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Furuno RP-25 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 VIDEO PLOTTER RP-25...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Printed in Japan Printed in Japan PUB.No. PUB.No. OME-30400 OME-30400 ( ( HIMA HIMA ) ) RP-25 RP-25 Your Local Agent/Dealer Your Local Agent/Dealer FIRST EDITION : FIRST EDITION : FEB. FEB. 1996 1996 : JAN.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS No one navigational aid should be relied exclusively for the safety of vessel and crew. The navigator has the responsibility to check all aids available to confirm position. Electronic aids are not a substitute for basic navigational principles and common sense. Digital charts cannot replace official nautical charts.
  • Page 4 Your RP-25 is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed function unless installed, operated and maintained properly.
  • Page 5 The RP-25 function may be changed depending on your FR/FAR-2805 series radar specification. Refer to the following table to recognize your RP-25 working. Your 2805 spec. Radar map Video plotter R (Regular) type IMO type (German, Netherland)

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. RADAR MAP ...1-1 1.1 Preparation ... 1-2 1.2 Making a radar map ... 1-3 1.2.1 Selecting the entering way ... 1-3 1.3 Erasing Contents of the Radar Map ... 1-6 1.3.1 Erasing the mark/line independently... 1-6 1.3.2 Erasing all mark/line ...
  • Page 7 2.8.3 Deleting navigation lines ...2-23 2.8.4 Setting up the navigation lines ...2-24 2.8.5 Displaying navigation lines...2-26 2.9 Recording and Replaying Data...2-26 2.9.1 Formatting memory (RAM) card...2-26 2.9.2 Recording data ...2-27 2.9.3 Replaying data...2-28 3. MAINTENANCE (FOR TECHNICIANS)...3-1 3.1 Initial Settings...3-1 3.2 Replacement of Battery on RP Board...3-2 MENU TREE...AP-1 LATITUDE ERROR TABLE (ON 96 NM RANGE) ...AP-3...

  • Page 8: Radar Map

    RADAR MAP A radar map is a combination map lines and symbols whereby the user can define and input the navigation data, route planning and monitoring data. The radar map has the capacity of 1,500 points of mark and line. The map data can be memorized to facilitate the repeated use on the routine navigation area.

  • Page 9: Preparation

    1. RADAR MAP Preparation For R-type radar, confirm that the radar display appears. When the video plotter or radar/video plotter display appears, press the [VIDEO PLOT] key several times to select the radar display. 1. Press the [NAV MENU] key to show NAV INFORMATION 1 menu. 2.

  • Page 10: Making A Radar Map

    Making a Radar Map Marks/lines can be entered in three different ways. 1.2.1 Selecting the entering way 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [1] in that order to show RADAR MAP menu. 2. Press the [5] key several times to select CURSOR, L/L or OWN SHIP POSN. CURSOR: Enters mark/line at the position selected by cursor L/L: Enter mark/line at the position selected by L/L values...
  • Page 11 1. RADAR MAP 2. Press the numeric key to select the number for desired mark. For example, press the [1] [2] key in order when you want to select “●”. 3. Operate the trackball to move the cursor to the desired position. 4.
  • Page 12 2. Press the numeric keys to enter the value for the desired latitude. When you enter “45º67.888”, for example, press [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [8] [8] in that order. 3. Press the [ENTER] key. 4. Press the [5] or [6] key to select North or South. [5] key: North, [6] key: South 5.

  • Page 13: Erasing Contents Of The Radar Map

    1. RADAR MAP Erasing Contents of the Radar Map 1.3.1 Erasing the mark/line independently 1. Select CURSOR at MARK ENTRY MODE field on RADAR MAP menu. 2. Press the [MARK] key to show the ENTER MARK menu. 3. Press the [2] key twice to select MARK CANCEL. 4.

  • Page 14: Position And Bearing Correction

    Position and bearing correction 1.4.1 Radar map correction When there is an error between the radar screen and marks/lines, do the following procedures. 1. Press the [CHART ALIGN] key. “MAN ALIGN” appears at the right side of screen. 2. Operate the trackball to align the radar screen and radar map. 3.

  • Page 15: Video Plotter

    TRAIL MARK 2.1.1 Selecting Displays The RP-25 has three displays: Radar, Video Plotter and Radar/Video Plotter (Combination). Displays are selected by pressing the [VIDEO PLOT] key, the keying sequence of which is shown in the figure below. Radar Display Note 1: When a menu appears, displays cannot be selected. I n this case, press the [NAV MENU] key to close the menu.

  • Page 16: Display Modes

    Sample video plotter display Range Range/bearing to cursor Motion mode 2.1.2 Display modes The RP-25 has five presentation modes. NORTH UP COURSE UP HEAD UP HEAD UP TB NORTH UP NORTH UP TM Press the [MODE] key to select the mode.

  • Page 17: Chart Cards

    Chart Cards WARNING Chart cards are intended as an aid to navigation. The navigation has the responsivility to check all aids available to confirm position. 2.2.1 Displaying chart cards To display a chart; 1. Insert chart card in left side slot of the two chart card drive. 2.

  • Page 18: Chart Position Correction

    2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2.2.2 Chart position correction There may be instances when the radar image is not overland on the chart correctly. This is mainly due to position error inherent in the navigation aid connected to the radar. You can align chart with the radar image as follows. Note: There is no alteration between own sip’s data value and it displayed on the navigator though the chart position is corrected.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Video Plotter

    Setting up the Video Plotter 2.3.1 Hiding/showing graphics 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [8] key in order to show DISPLAY SELECT menu. The current settings are in reverse video (default setting: all item is ON.) ON/OFF setting is described on chapter 3 “Initial settings”. 2.
  • Page 20 2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2. For item 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9, press the appropriate numeric key several times to select the setting, and then press the [ENTER] key. 3. For item 4 POSN, do the following procedures. a) Press the [4] key. b) Press the numeric key to enter the value of latitude for own ship’s position.
  • Page 21 5. Do the setting for each items similar to the NAV INFORMATION 1 menu. 6. Press the [0] key to show NAV INFORMATION 3 menu. 7. Press the [3] key several times to select OFF, UTC or LOCAL at the DATE (item 3) field.

  • Page 22: Track

    2. VIDEO PLOTTER Track 2.4.1 Recording the own ship’s track Own ship’s track can be stored in the memory (Max. 6,000 points). When a track memory becomes full the oldest track is deleted to make room for the latest. The relation between the own ship track and storage time is shown in the table below.

  • Page 23: Recording Other Ship's Track

    2.4.2 Recording other ship’s track When your radar has ARPA function, tracks of 10 targets (other ships) can be recorded. Memory capacity for other ship’s track is 6,000 points, but this value is divided equally among ten targets, so there are 600 points per target. When a track memory becomes full the oldest track is deleted to make room for the latest.

  • Page 24: Erasing Track

    2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2.4.4 Erasing track The display may become full of track when, for example, own ship traces the same route several times. You can erase all or a percentage of the track to the clear the display. Further, you can erase the tracks of other ships. 1.

  • Page 25: Marks, Lines

    Marks, Lines 2.5.1 Entering mark You can inscribe marks on the display to denote important points, for example, a buoy or a wreck. The mark memory capacity is 6,000 points.(20 types mark and lines). Selecting method of entry Marks can be entered by cursor position, L/L or own ship’s position. 1.
  • Page 26 2. VIDEO PLOTTER Selecting mark 1. Press the [MARK] key to show ENTER MARK menu. 2. Press the numeric key to select the mark shape desired. When selecting “·”, for example, press the [0], [7] in order. 3. The mark is entered at the position selected at the previous section anytime the [ENTER] key is pressed.

  • Page 27: Entering Line

    2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2.5.2 Entering line You can enter the line similar to mark. 1. Pres the [MARK] key to show ENTER MARK menu. 2. Press the numeric key to select line shape desired. No.14 through 20 are for line. Shapes of line No.16 through 20 are as below. 19 PROHIBITED 17 COAST 18 CONTOUR...

  • Page 28: Erasing Marks, Lines

    2. VIDEO PLOTTER Erasing Marks, Lines 2.6.1 Erasing individual marks/lines 1. Select CURSOR at MARK ENTRY MODE on VIDEO PLOTTER 2 menu. 2. Press the [MARK] key to show ENTER MARK menu. 3. Press the [2] key twice to select mark cancel (item 22). 4.

  • Page 29: Erasing All Marks

    2. Press the [4] key several times to select AREA at MARKS (item 4) field, and then press the [ENTER] key. 2.6.3 Erasing all marks To erase all marks and lines in memory, follow the procedures in below. 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [9] key in order to show ERASE menu. 2.

  • Page 30: Waypoints

    2. VIDEO PLOTTER Waypoints 2.7.1 Entering waypoints In navigation terminology, a particular location is known as a “waypoint,” whether it be a starting point, a destination point or an intermediate on a voyage. This unit can store 97 waypoints, numbered 01 to 97. Waypoints may be entered by the cursor, by manual input of latitude and longitude, or own ship’s position.

  • Page 31: Waypoint List

    b) Press the [ENTER] key. c) Press the numeric key to enter the value of longitude in eight digits, and then press the [ENTER] key. If necessary, press the [2] key to select East or West. d) Press the [ENTER] key. 6.
  • Page 32 2. VIDEO PLOTTER The list shows waypoints 01 through 07, the data of not registered number are displayed as asterisks. To show the next page, press the [0] key (Press the [1] key to return to the previous page). 2-18 [WPT LIST 1] 1 [ENTER WPT, NAV LINE] 340 44.01 N...

  • Page 33: Displaying A Waypoint

    2.7.3 Displaying a waypoint Internal storage waypoint 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [2] key in order to show WAY POINT menu. 2. Press the [7] key several times to select VIDEO PLOTTER at WPT DATA (item 7) field. 3. Press the [ENTER] key. 4.
  • Page 34 2. VIDEO PLOTTER External waypoint The waypoint from the external navigator can be displayed. 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [2] key to show WAY POINT menu. 2. Press the [7] key several times to select NAVIGATION at WPT DATA (item 7) field.

  • Page 35: Navigation Lines

    Navigation Lines 25 navigation lines may be entered, and each line may have up to 30 waypoints. (The total number of waypoints is 97.) 2.8.1 Entering navigation line Entering new navigation line 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [4] in order to show ENTER WPT, NAV LINE menu. 2.

  • Page 36: Navigation Line List

    2. VIDEO PLOTTER Adding waypoit to navigation lines To add waypoints to a navigation line; 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [4], [5] key in that order to show ENTER NAV LINE menu. 2. Press the [2] key. 3. Press the numeric key to enter the number (in two digits) for the navigation line which you want to add the waypoint, and then press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 37: Deleting Navigation Lines

    2.8.3 Deleting navigation lines Deleting individual navigation lines 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [4], [6], [9] key in that order to select ERASE NAV LINE (item 9) on NAV LINE LIST menu. 2. Press the numeric key to enter the number (in two digits) for the navigation line which you want to delete.

  • Page 38: Setting Up The Navigation Lines

    2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2.8.4 Setting up the navigation lines Navigation lines can be set up as follows: 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [3] key to show NAV LINE menu. 2. Press the [7] key several times to select VIDEO PLOTTER at NAV LINE DATA (item 7) field.
  • Page 39 11. Press the [ENTER] key. For example, when you select the navigation line which has waypoints 11→12→13→14, and you are going to waypoint 12, the display shows “(11) →@→12→(13) →(14)”. “@” means the own ship’s position. 12. If you want to be alerted when own ship nears a waypoint, press the [8] key several times to select ON at ARRIVAL ALARM (item 8) field.

  • Page 40: Displaying Navigation Lines

    2.9.1 Formatting memory (RAM) card Before you can use a memory (RAM) card with the RP-25, the card must be formatted. Formatting prepares the recording surface of the card for use with the system, and deletes all data recorded in the memory card.

  • Page 41: Recording Data

    2. Pres the [NAV MENU] , [6] key in order to select CARD. 3. Press the [6] key to select RECORD 4. Press the [ENTER] key to show RECORD CARD menu. 5. Press the [0] key twice to select YES at FORMAT (item 0) field. 6.

  • Page 42: Replaying Data

    2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2.9.3 Replaying data 1. Insert the memory card which has data in the right hand card slot. 2. Press the [NAV MENU] key. 3. Press the [6] key several times to select REPLAY. 4. Press the [ENTER] key. 5.

  • Page 43: Maintenance (For Technicians)

    MAINTENANCE (FOR TECHNICIANS) Initial Settings An item on the DISPLAY SELECT menu can be deleted thru the INITIAL SETTING menu. If it is necessary to change the settings, follow the procedure below. 1. Turn the radar off. 2. Dismount the SPU Board from the display unit, and then on #4 of DIP switch S on the board.

  • Page 44: Replacement Of Battery On Rp Board

    The only maintenance required for the RP-25 is the replacement of the battery on the RP-Board. A lithium battery on the RP Board preserves RP-25 data when power is off. The life of the battery is about three years. When the radar self-test shows low battery voltage, have the battery replaced at your earliest convenience, so that important data will not be lost.

  • Page 45: Menu Tree

    MENU TREE [RADAR MAP display] NAV MENU key NAV INFORMATION 1 menu 1 [RADAR MAP] 2 SELECT NAVAID 3 OWN SHIP POSN 4 POSN 5 + CURSOR DATA 6 WPT DATA 7 [WAYPOINT] 8 [NAV LINE] 9 WIND DATA 0 [NAV INFORMATION 2] 1 [NAV INFORMATION 1] 2 MAP OFF/ON...
  • Page 46 [VIDEO PLOTTER screen] NAV MENU key VIDEO PLOTTER 1 menu 1 [NAV INFORMATION ] 2 [WAY POINT] 3 [NAV LINE] 4 [ENTER WPT, NAV LINE] 5 [OWN SHIP, TARGET PLOT] 6 CARD 8 [DISPLAY SELECT] 9 [ERASE] 0 [VIDEO PLOTTER 2] AP-2 1 [VIDEO PLOTTER 1] 2 SELECT NAVAID...

  • Page 47: Latitude Error Table (On 96 Nm Range

    LATITUDE ERROR TABLE (ON 96 NM RANGE) 0.21980213 0.43290201 0.21229339 0.41810678 0.20316898 0.40012949 0.19249832 0.37910698 0.18036264 0.35519924 0.16685429 0.32858822 0.15207608 0.29947644 0.13614047 0.26808546 0.11916876 0.2346542 0.1012901 0.19943707 0.08264056 0.16270211 0.06336208 0.12472888 0.04360137 0.0858064 0.02350883 0.04623087 0.00323737 0.0063035 1.24442563 1.18701379 1.20131324 1.14577786 1.14905813 1.09582188...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Radar Plotter Display Radar Display, Video Plotter display, Radar/Video Plotter display Display Mode HU*, TM, CU, NU, CG (No chart available in HU and CG mode) *Not available in G-type. Display Range 0.125/0.25/0.5/0.75/1/1.5/2/3/4/6/8/12/16/24/32/48/72/96*/120* *FR/FAR-2825 only Projection Mercator Useable Range 80ْ...

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