Life Expectancy Of Major Parts - Furuno FAR-2228-NXT Operator's Manual

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING
For configurations with the High Speed Kit installed
Note: This fuse is located on the front of the processor unit.
FAR-2238S(-BB)/FAR-2238S-NXT(-BB)/
FAR-2338SW/FAR-2338S/FAR-2338S-NXT/
For configurations with the Deicer Kit installed
Note: For FAR-2018/2028-MARK-2, this fuse is located inside the deicer unit. For oth-
er radars, this fuse is located inside the scanner unit.
FAR-2218(-BB)/FAR-2228(-BB)/
FAR-2228-NXT(-BB)/FAR-2238S(-BB)/
FAR-2238S-NXT(-BB)/FAR-2318/
FAR-2328/FAR-2328-NXT/FAR-2328W/
FAR-2338SW/FAR-2338S/FAR-2338S-NXT/
FAR-2018-MARK-2/FAR-2028-MARK-2
6.3

Life Expectancy of Major Parts

This radar has consumable parts, and the table that follows shows the estimated life
expectancy for the consumable parts. Request a FURUNO agent or dealer to replace
the consumable parts, to get the best performance and longest possible life from the
equipment.
Note: The expected lifetimes are typical values. Actual lifetime depends on usage and
ambient temperature.
Part
Antenna Unit
Magnetron
*2
Motor
Monitor Unit
Bezel & LCD
assembly
: The magnetron is a consumable item. The effectiveness of your magnetron will de-
*1
crease over time, causing lower-than-normal signal strength and loss of echoes.
Magnetrons should be changed regularly. The table above shows the typical life-
span of a magnetron used under normal conditions.
: Lifetime of the motor varies greatly depending on usage environment. Regularly re-
*2
quest the maintenance by a service technician. Even if there is no trouble or error,
it is recommended to replace the motor every five years.
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Radar Model(s)
Radar Model(s)
Type Life expectancy
*1 FNE1201 5,000 hours
MG5436 5,000 hours
MG5223F 7,000 hours
BV2-K155
BV2-K156
Refer to the Operator’s Manual for the Monitor Unit.
Type
FGBO-A 250V 3A PBF 000-155-841-10
Type
FGBO-A 250V 3A PBF 000-155-841-10
For X-Band radar
(12kW)
For X-Band radar
(25kW)
For S-Band radar
(30kW)
- For S-Band radar
- For X-Band radar
Code No.
Code No.
Remarks
Check number of
hours used at TX
time.