Foreword - Furuno WV-100 Operator's Manual

FOREWORD

Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO Wave Analyzer WV-100/WV-100ST. We are con-
fident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and
dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our ex-
tensive global network of agents and dealers.
Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.
Features
This software, installed in a PC, analyzes and displays the wave radar data obtained from the FU-
RUNO model chart radar FAR-3xx0 or marine radar FAR-2xx8 series.
• Automatic wave height adjustment.
• Wave analysis for both X-band and S-band radars.
• Equipped with sea trial mode (WV-100ST only).
• Always connect the PC to the Navigation network via a firewall device, as shown in the System
Configuration diagram.
Usage Precautions
To prevent potential damage to your radar, follow the below precautions:
• Only connect the analysis PC for wave analysis. Do not connect the PC for any other purpose.
• Do not install any other software on the PC, other than this analysis software.
• Always connect the PC to the Navigation network via a firewall device, as shown in the System
Configuration diagram.
• Do not connect the analysis PC to the ship-board network, or other networks, directly. Always
perform updates to Windows and anti-virus software while offline.
• Before connecting a USB Flash Memory or other USB storage device to the PC, preform a virus
check on the device and confirm that the storage can safely be connected to the PC.
• Only authorized personnel (PC administrator or users with administrative privileges) should use
this software.
• Anti-virus and security software can prevent this software from working correctly. Adjust your
anti-virus and security settings so that this software is white-listed. This software is designed to
be compatible with Windows Defender.
• Before using the PC for a purpose other than wave analysis, or before discarding the PC, unin-
stall this software.
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