Foreword - Furuno FA Manual

FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of the FAR-28x7/FAR-21x7(-BB)
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FAR-28x7/FAR-21x7(-BB) Series Radar.
We are confident you will see why FURUNO has become synonymous with quality and
reliability.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for
innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is
furthered by our extensive 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 maintenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our
purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Note: The example screens shown in this manual may not match the screens you see on
your display. The screen you see depends on your system configuration and
equipment settings.
Features
High-resolution 20.1-inch LCD (FR-21x7) or 23.1-inch LCD (FR-28x7).
This series of radar and ARP (automatic radar plotter, includes ARPA or ATA) are
available in the models shown in the table below. "BB" means blackbox configuration
(monitor to be supplied locally) is available.
X-band
Model Output
FAR-2117(-BB) 12 kW
FAR-2127(-BB) 25 kW
FAR-2817 12 kW
FAR-2827 25 kW
FAR-2827W 25 kW
TR config.
Model
UP
FAR-2137S(-BB) 30 kW
UP
FAR-2837S
UP
FAR-2837SW
UP
DOWN
S-band
TR config.
Output
UP
UP
30 kW
DOWN
30 kW
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