Foreword - Furuno FAR-2228-NXT Operator's Manual

FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of FAR-22x8/23x8 Series Marine Radar
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FAR-22x8/FAR-23x8 series of radars. We are
confident you will see why FURUNO 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.
Your radar is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment.
However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed, operated and maintained
properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and main-
tenance.We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving
our goal.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
• The FAR-2xx8 series consists of the following models and configurations:
Model
Magnetron radar
FAR-2218
FAR-2218-BB
FAR-2318
FAR-2018-MARK-2
FAR-2228
FAR-2228-BB
FAR-2328
FAR-2028-MARK-2
FAR-2328W
FAR-2238S
FAR-2238S-BB
FAR-2338S
FAR-2338SW
Solid state radar
FAR-2228-NXT
FAR-2328-NXT
FAR-2228-NXT-BB
FAR-2238S-NXT
FAR-2338S-NXT
FAR-2238S-NXT-BB
*1
: Viewing distances are as follows:
• MU-190/MU-190HD/MU-270W: 1020 mm
*2
: 500 W, for Japanese flag vessels.
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Frequency Size of
band monitor unit
19.0”
Local supply
23.1”/27”
19.0”/27”
X-band 19.0”
Local supply
23.1”/27”
19.0”/27”
23.1”/27”
19.0”
Local supply
S-band
23.1”/27”
23.1”/27”
19.0”
23.1”/27”
X-band
Local supply
19.0”
S-band 23.1”/27”
Local supply
Output
*1
power
12 kW Antenna unit
12 kW Antenna unit
12 kW Antenna unit
12 kW Antenna unit
25 kW Antenna unit
25 kW Antenna unit
25 kW Antenna unit
25 kW Antenna unit
25 kW Transceiver unit
30 kW Antenna unit
30 kW Antenna unit
30 kW Antenna unit
30 kW Transceiver unit
Antenna unit
*2
600 W
Antenna unit
*2
600 W
Antenna unit
*2
600 W
250 W Antenna unit
250 W Antenna unit
250 W Antenna unit
• MU-231: 1200 mm
Transceiver
location