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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MULTI-COLOR LCD RADAR
FR-8045
FR-8065
FR-8125
FR-8255
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PRODUCT NAME: MARINE RADAR
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MULTI-COLOR LCD RADAR FR-8045 FR-8065 FR-8125 FR-8255 MODEL PRODUCT NAME: MARINE RADAR www.furuno.com...
  • Page 2 ・FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer 9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya, 662-8580, JAPAN A : JAN 2014 Printed in Japan All rights reserved. A2 : FEB . 18, 2014 Pub. No. OME-36320-A2 ( GREG ) FR-8045/8065/8125 0 0 0 1 7 8 5 0 2 1 0...
  • Page 3 How to discard a used battery Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.
  • Page 4 Note: If the antenna unit is installed at a close distance in front of the wheel house, prevent the transmission in that area to protect passengers and crew from microwave radiation. Set the [Sector Blanks] in the [System] menu. 100W/m 10W/m Model XN-12A 1.1m FR-8045 XN-13A 1.0m XN-12A 1.9m FR-8065 XN-13A 1.7m XN-12A 2.1m...
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Use the correct fuse. Do not open the equipment. A wrong fuse can damage the equipment and cause fire. Only qualified persons can work inside the equipment. Keep heater away from the equipment. Turn off the power before you service the antenna unit.
  • Page 6 Transistor) LCD displays 99.999% Do not remove any label. If a label is missing or of its picture elements. damaged, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer The remaining 0.001% may drop about replacement. out or light, however this is an inherent property of the LCD;...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ........................ix SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..................xi OPERATION ......................1-1 1.1 Controls ........................1-1 1.2 How to Turn the Radar On/Off and Transmit..............1-2 1.3 Display Indications......................1-3 1.4 How to Adjust Display Brilliance, Panel Dimmer ............1-4 1.5 Menu Description......................1-4 1.6 Tuning.........................1-6 1.7 Display Modes ......................1-7 1.7.1 How to select the display mode..............1-7...
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.24.7 How to restart, stop the trails ............... 1-32 1.24.8 Narrow trails ....................1-33 1.24.9 Your ship trail ....................1-33 1.25 How to Send the Target Position and Enter the Origin Mark ........1-33 1.26 How to Hide the Heading Line Temporarily ............. 1-34 1.27 Presentation Brilliance .....................
  • Page 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.3 ARPA Display On/Off ....................3-2 3.4 How to Acquire and Track the Targets ...............3-2 3.4.1 Manual acquisition..................3-2 3.4.2 Automatic acquisition ..................3-3 3.5 How to Stop the Tracking of ARPA Target ..............3-3 3.5.1 How to stop the tracking of selected targets ..........3-3 3.5.2 How to stop the tracking of all targets ............3-3 3.6 Vector Attributes ......................3-4...
  • Page 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE ..................AP-1 APPENDIX 2 GEODETIC CHART LIST ..............AP-5 SPECIFICATIONS .....................SP-1 INDEX.......................... IN-1 viii...

  • Page 11: Foreword

    LCD Radar. Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FR-8045/FR-8065/FR-8125/FR-8255 Multi-color LCD Radar. We are confident 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.
  • Page 12 FOREWORD Radar Type and Function Availability This radar series is available in four types: [River], [Sea], [IEC] and [Russian-River], and function availability depends on type. The table below shows type and function availability. [River]: For river, [Sea]: For sea, [IEC]: IEC compliant radar, [Russian-River]: For Russian river Type and function availability Item Type...

  • Page 13: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Model FR-8065 Model FR-8125 Model FR-8255 Antenna Unit Antenna Unit Antenna Unit Model FR-8045 XN-12A-RSB-0070-085A XN-12A-RSB-0070-086A XN-12A-RSB-0070-087A Antenna Unit XN-12A-RSB-0073-085A XN-12A-RSB-0073-086A XN-12A-RSB-0073-087A XN-12A-RSB-0073-088B XN-13A-RSB-0070-085A XN-13A-RSB-0070-086A XN-13A-RSB-0070-087A XN-13A-RSB-0073-088B XN-13A-RSB-0073-085A XN-13A-RSB-0073-086A XN-13A-RSB-0073-087A Antenna Power Supply PSU-008 Display unit 24 VDC...
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  • Page 15: Operation

    OPERATION Controls The display unit has 16 keys which have labels with their functions, three knob con- trols and a CursorPad. When you correctly operate this equipment, the unit beeps one time. If your operation is not correct, the unit beeps three times. Control Description MENU...

  • Page 16: How To Turn The Radar On/Off And Transmit

    After the self-tests have completed, the bearing scale and a digital timer appear. The digital timer counts down the time necessary to warm the magnetron, which transmits the radar pulses. The time to warm the magnetron is 90 seconds for FR-8045/FR- 8065 and FR-8125 radars, 180 seconds for FR-8255 radar.

  • Page 17: Display Indications

    1. OPERATION Display Indications Offcenter (M: Manual, A: Auto, C: Custom) Input source (shown when display Trail reference Heading unit functions as Trail time remote display) North marker 3 5 0 . 0 ° Range TRAIL(T) TUNEAUTO SLAVE H D G 15 S Tuning indicator Range ring interval...

  • Page 18: How To Adjust Display Brilliance, Panel Dimmer

    4. Press the CANCEL/HL OFF key to close the window. Menu Description This FR-8045/FR-8065/FR-8125/FR-8255 series has 15 menus and 6 sub menus. Below is the basic procedure for menu operation. 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.
  • Page 19 1. OPERATION 2. Use to select a menu or sub-menu.The cursor (yellow) in the [Menu] col- umn indicates the menu currently selected. The menu items in the right-hand win- dow change according to the menu selected. Menu Description [Brill/Color]: Adjust the brilliance and color. [Display]: Set up the display features.

  • Page 20: Tuning

    1. OPERATION Tuning In default, the radar receiver can be tuned automatically after you set the radar to TX. If you require fine tuning in manual, do the following: 1. Transmit the radar and select the maximum range with the RANGE key. 2.

  • Page 21: Display Modes

    1. OPERATION Display Modes This radar has the display modes shown below. All modes except head up require a heading signal. The true motion mode additionally requires position data. Relative Motion (RM) • [Head Up] (H UP) • [Course Up] (C UP) •...

  • Page 22: Description Of Display Modes

    1. OPERATION 1.7.2 Description of display modes Head up mode A display without azimuth stabilization in which the line Heading line North marker that connects the center with the top of the display in- dicates your heading. Targets are shown at their mea- sured distances and their directions relative to your heading.

  • Page 23: True Motion Mode

    1. OPERATION True motion mode Your ship and other objects in motion move with their true courses and speed. All fixed targets, like landmasses, ap- Heading lin North marker pear as fixed echoes in ground stabilized TM. When your ship reaches a point that is 75% of the radius of the dis- play, the position is reset.

  • Page 24: How To Select A Range Scale

    1. OPERATION How to Select a Range Scale The selected range scale, range ring interval and pulselength are shown at the upper left corner on the screen. When an object target comes closer, reduce the range scale so that the target appears in 50-90% of the display radius. Use the RANGE key to select range.

  • Page 25: How To Reduce The Sea Clutter

    1. OPERATION 1.10 How to Reduce the Sea Clutter The reflected echoes from the waves appear around your ship and have the name "sea clutter". The sea clutter extends according to the height of waves and antenna above the water. When the sea clutter hides the targets, use the A/C SEA control to reduce the clutter, either manually or automatically.

  • Page 26: How To Reduce The Rain Clutter

    1. OPERATION 2) Press the CANCEL/HL OFF key to close the window. Sea clutter at A/C SEA control adjusted; screen center sea clutter reduced 1.11 How to Reduce the Rain Clutter The reflections from the rain or snow appear on the screen. These reflections have the name "rain clutter".

  • Page 27: Automatic Adjustments Of Sea And Rain Clutters

    1. OPERATION Manual mode 1. Rotate the A/C RAIN knob to reduce the rain clutter. 2. Press the CANCEL/HL OFF key to close the window. Rain clutter at A/C RAIN control adjusted; screen center rain clutter reduced 1.12 Automatic Adjustments of Sea and Rain Clutters When you can not correctly reduce the sea clutter or rain clutter with the related con- trol, turn on the automatic anti-clutter feature.

  • Page 28: Cursor

    1. OPERATION 1.13 Cursor The cursor functions to find the range and bearing (default function) to a target or the latitude and longitude position of a target. Use the CursorPad to move the cursor into position and read the cursor data at the screen bottom. Cursor 110.1°...

  • Page 29: Interference Rejector

    1. OPERATION 3. Use to select [Cursor Position] and press the ENTER key. Rng/ Brg Lat/Lon Cursor Position options 4. Use to select [Rng/Brg] (Range/Bearing) or [Lat/Lon] (Latitude/Longitude) then press the ENTER key. (When the navigation data box display is set to [Nav] or [All] in the [Display] menu, cursor latitude and longitude position cannot be dis- played in the cursor data box.) 5.

  • Page 30: How To Measure The Range To A Target

    1. OPERATION 1.15 How to Measure the Range to a Target You can measure the range to a target in three methods. You can use the fixed range rings, the cursor (if set to measure range and bearing) and the VRM (Variable Range Marker).

  • Page 31: How To Measure The Range With A Vrm

    1. OPERATION 1.15.2 How to measure the range with a VRM There are two VRMs, No. 1 and No. 2. The VRMs are dashed rings so that you can identify the rings from the fixed range rings. You can identify VRM 1 from VRM 2 by different lengths of dashes.

  • Page 32: How To Measure The Bearing To A Target

    1. OPERATION 3. Use to select [VRM Unit] and press the ENTER key. NM: 0.1 NM or above NM&YD YD: Less than 0.1 NM 4. Use to select the unit and press the ENTER key. 5. Press the MENU key to close the menu. 1.16 How to Measure the Bearing to a Target Use the Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) to take a bearing of a target.

  • Page 33: Ebl Reference

    1. OPERATION 1.16.2 EBL reference "R" (relative) follows the EBL indication if the bearing is relative to the heading of your ship. "T" (true) follows the EBL indication if the bearing is in reference to the north. You can select relative or true in the head up and true view modes. The bearing indication is true in all other modes.

  • Page 34: How To Select A Pulselength

    1. OPERATION 1.18 How to Select a Pulselength The pulselength in use appears at the upper-left position on the screen. The pulse- lengths are set to each range scale and custom setup. You can change the pulse- length on the 1.5 nm, 1.6 nm, 3 nm or 3.2 nm range with the following procedure. Pulselength cannot be changed on other ranges.

  • Page 35: Target Alarm

    1. OPERATION 1.19 Target Alarm The target alarm looks for targets (ship, landmass, etc.) in the area you set. When a target enters or exits the alarm area, audiovisual alarms are released. CAUTION CAUTION · Do not depend on the alarm as the only means to detect possible collision situations.

  • Page 36: How To Stop The Audio Alarm

    1. OPERATION 1.19.2 How to stop the audio alarm When a target enters (or exits) the target alarm zone, the target flashes and the alarm sounds. The alarm message appears at the bottom of the screen. To stop the audio alarm, press any key.

  • Page 37: How To Sleep A Target Alarm Temporarily

    1. OPERATION 1.19.4 How to sleep a target alarm temporarily When you do not require a target alarm temporarily, you can sleep the target alarm. The alarm zone remains on the screen, but, any targets that enter or exit the alarm zone do not trigger the audio and visual alarms.

  • Page 38: How To Off-Center The Display

    1. OPERATION 1.20 How to Off-center the Display You can off-center your ship position to expand the view field without selecting a larger range scale. The display can be off-centered manually, or automatically according to speed of the ship. Note: Off-centering is not available in the true motion mode and the 64 NM range scale or higher.
  • Page 39 1. OPERATION Custom (Indication: "OFFCENT(C)") You can move your ship position to the position which you pre-set. Follow the proce- dure shown below to register the cursor position. 1. Press the OFF CENTER key several times until the off-center indication disap- pears.

  • Page 40: Zoom

    1. OPERATION 1.21 Zoom The zoom function expands the length and width of a selected target as much as twice its normal size, in the zoom window. You select the target to zoom with the zoom cur- sor. The ARPA and AIS symbols can be displayed in the zoom window, but are not zoomed.
  • Page 41 1. OPERATION Target zoom mode The zoom window can display the ARPA or AIS target, as shown below. ARPA: The symbol is enlarged twice its normal size. AIS: The symbol is shown inside a broken square. (The symbol is not enlarged.) The zoom cursor moves with the ARPA or AIS target.

  • Page 42: Echo Stretch

    1. OPERATION 1.22 Echo Stretch The echo stretch feature enlarges the targets in the range and bearing directions to make the targets easier to see. This feature is available on any range. There are three levels of echo stretch, [1], [2] and [3]. [3] enlarges the targets the most. Note: The echo stretch enlarges the targets, sea and rain clutters, and radar interfer- ence.

  • Page 43: Target Trails

    1. OPERATION 4. Use to select an echo averaging option and press the ENTER key. [Off]: Deactivates the echo average. [1]: Identify true targets from the sea clutter and reduce the brilliance of echoes which are not stable. [2]: Identify true targets from the sea clutter that you cannot reduce the brilliance with setting 1.

  • Page 44: How To Start, Stop The Trails

    1. OPERATION 1.24.2 How to start, stop the trails 1. Press the TRAILS key to start the trails and select the trail time. The selected time with the trail mode is shown at the upper-right corner like the figure shown below. The available trail time with the TRAILS key changes according to trail times, which you turn on in section 1.24.1.

  • Page 45: Trail Gradation

    1. OPERATION 3. Use to select [Mode] and press the ENTER key. Relative True Mode options 4. Use to select [Relative] or [True] then press the ENTER key. 5. Press the MENU key to close the menu. 1.24.4 Trail gradation Trails can be shown in single or multiple gradation.

  • Page 46: Trail Level

    1. OPERATION 1.24.6 Trail level You can select strength at which to display target trails. 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Use to select [Target Trails] and press the ENTER key. 3. Use to select [Level] and press the ENTER key. 4.

  • Page 47: Narrow Trails

    1. OPERATION 1.24.8 Narrow trails You can display the target trails in thin trails. When there are many targets on the screen, you can separate trails near one another with this function. 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2.

  • Page 48: How To Hide The Heading Line Temporarily

    1. OPERATION 4. Use to select [TLL Output], [Origin Mark] or [Both] then press the ENTER key. TLL Output Origin Mark Both [TLL Output]: Send the latitude and longitude of the cursor position to a chart plotter. (Position and heading signal are required.) [Origin Mark]: Enter an origin mark at the cursor position on the radar display.

  • Page 49: Description Of Custom Setup Items

    1. OPERATION There are three default custom setups for the internal computer of the radar (see paragraph 1.28.2 for a description). You can adjust these settings on the [Custom 1], [Custom 2] and [Custom 3] menus to meet your navigation needs. To activate a custom setup, press the CUSTOM key.

  • Page 50: How To Set Custom Setups

    1. OPERATION Menu item Available settings See section [Narrow]: Erase weak echoes. [Display-Dynam- [Normal]: Normal use. section 1.36 [Wide]: Display weaker echoes compared to [Narrow]. [1]: Reduce weak echoes. [Display-Curve] [2]: Normal use. section 1.37 [3]: Display weaker echoes in stronger color compared to [1]. [Color Erase] 0 - 11 section 1.44.3...

  • Page 51: How To Program Function Keys (F1, F2 And F3 Keys)

    1. OPERATION 1.29 How to Program Function Keys (F1, F2 and F3 keys) You can program function keys (F1, F2 and F3) to provide one-touch access to a re- quired function. Function key operation To activate a function, press function key, F1, F2 or F3. Press same key to change the setting.

  • Page 52: Noise Rejector

    1. OPERATION 1.30 Noise Rejector White noise can appear on the screen as random "marks". You can reduce this noise as follows: 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Use to select [Echo] and press the ENTER key. 3.

  • Page 53: How To Reduce Second-Trace Echoes

    1. OPERATION 1.32 How to Reduce Second-trace Echoes Echoes from very distant targets can appear as false echoes (second-trace echoes) on the screen. The second-trace echo occurs when the return echo is received one transmission cycle later, or after a next transmission of radar pulse. TX repetition Second-trace echo...

  • Page 54: Color Selections

    1. OPERATION Do the following to activate the Watchman: 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Use to select [Alarm] and press the ENTER key. 3. Use to select [Watchman] and press the ENTER key. 5min 10min 20min Watchman options 4.

  • Page 55: Custom Colors

    1. OPERATION 1.34.2 Custom colors The custom color design lets you select preferred echo, background, characters, range rings and marks colors. Select [Custom] in the [Display Color] menu item (see paragraph 1.34.1) to use the user selected echo, background, characters, range rings and marks colors.

  • Page 56: Navigation Data

    1. OPERATION 1.35 Navigation Data 1.35.1 Navigation data during standby The navigation data is shown in standby when [STBY Display] on the [Display] menu is set to [Nav]. Appropriate sensors are required to display the data. Standby indication Speed Trip Depth Water temperature Wind speed...

  • Page 57: Dynamic Range

    1. OPERATION To show or hide the navigation data at the bottom of the screen, do the following: 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Use to select [Display] and press the ENTER key. 3. Use to select [Data Box ] and press the ENTER key. Target Data Box options 4.

  • Page 58: Characteristics Curve

    1. OPERATION 1.37 Characteristics Curve You can change the characteristics curve to reduce unwanted weak echoes (sea re- flections, etc.). Select [1], [2] or [3] depending on conditions when unwanted weak echoes hide wanted targets. 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2.

  • Page 59: Waypoint Marker

    1. OPERATION 1.38 Waypoint Marker The waypoint marker shows the location of the destination waypoint set on a naviga- tion plotter. The heading signal or course data are required. You can turn on/off the waypoint marker as follows: Waypoint marker Waypoint marker 1.
  • Page 60 1. OPERATION 3. Use to select [Alarm Status] and press the ENTER key. Alarm Status TRIGGER HEADING BEARING GYRO [SIGNAL MISSING] VIDEO POSITION NMEA_HDG [TARGET ALARM1] IN OUT [TARGET ALARM2] IN OUT [ARPA ALARM] COLLISION LOST PROXIMITY [AIS ALARM] COLLISION PROXIMITY [AIS SYSTEM] TX ANT CH1 CH2 CH70 FAIL MKD EPFS L/L SOG COG HDG ROT...

  • Page 61: Echo Area

    1. OPERATION Alarm category Meaning Continued from previous page "COG" Course data lost "HDG" Heading data lost "ROT" Rate of turn data lost OTHER* "OVER_TEMP" The temperature of the equipment is more than the spec- ified value. *: Have a qualified technician check the equipment. 1.40 Echo Area You can select the display area from [Normal] or [Full Screen] to observe a wider over-...

  • Page 62: Initial Sub Menu

    1. OPERATION 1.41 Initial Sub Menu The [Initial] sub menu in the [System] menu contains the items which allow you to ad- just your radar to meet your needs. 1.41.1 How to open the Initial sub menu 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2.
  • Page 63 Exit? Yes Exit? Yes Exit? Yes (Nautical Miles) (Kilometers) (Statute Miles) (Nautical Miles) (Kilometers) (Statute Miles) Available ranges for FR-8065/FR-8125 Available ranges for FR-8255 Exit? Yes Exit? Yes Exit? Yes (Nautical Miles) (Kilometers) (Statute Miles) Available ranges for FR-8045 1-49...

  • Page 64: Units Sub Menu

    1. OPERATION 1.42 Units Sub Menu You can select the unit of measurement for range, ship speed, depth, temperature and wind speed on the [Units] sub menu in the [System] menu. You can not open this sub menu in normal operation. To open this menu, select [Units], hold the CANCEL/HL OFF key and press the MENU key five times.

  • Page 65: Sector Blank

    1. OPERATION 1.43 Sector Blank You must prevent the transmission in some areas to protect passengers and crew from microwave radiation. Also, if the reflections of echoes from the mast appear on the screen, you must prevent the transmission in that area. You can set two sectors. 1.

  • Page 66: Other Menu Items

    1. OPERATION 1.44 Other Menu Items 1.44.1 Menu items on the [Brill/Color] menu [Echo Shading]: You can adjust the color of the echo shade for better visibility. The higher the setting, the darker the echo is displayed. Echo Shading options [Menu Transparency]: You can select the degree of transparency of the menu win- dow so the menu window does not hide the echo display.

  • Page 67: Menu Items On The [Display] Menu

    1. OPERATION Method 1: 1. Select the echo rank to change on the [Rank] (setting range: 1 - 31). 2. Set the RGB values for selected echo rank on the [Red], [Green] and [Blue] (set- ting range: 0 - 63). Method 2: 1.

  • Page 68: Remote Display

    1. OPERATION 1.45 Remote Display You can use this radar as a remote display when you set [Input Source] to [Slave] on the [Installation] sub menu. When this setting is done, the menu and display change as described below. To display the radar image on the remote display, transmit from the main radar.

  • Page 69: Description Of Radar

    The minimum range depends on the pulselength, antenna height, and signal process- ing (like main bang suppression and digital quantization). Use a shorter range scale as far as it gives favorable definition or clarity of picture. The FR-8045/FR-8065/FR-8125/FR-8255 radar series meets the requirements of IEC 62252 5.14.1 (Class A). Maximum range...

  • Page 70: Radar Resolution

    2. DESCRIPTION OF RADAR 2.1.2 Radar resolution The bearing resolution and range resolution are important in radar resolution. Bearing resolution The bearing resolution is the ability of the radar to display the echoes received from two targets at the same range as the separate echoes. The bearing resolution is pro- portional to the antenna length and the wavelength.

  • Page 71: Bearing Accuracy

    2. DESCRIPTION OF RADAR 2.1.3 Bearing accuracy One of the most important features of the radar is how accurately the bearing of a tar- get can be measured. The accuracy of bearing measurement depends on the narrow- ness of the radar beam. The bearing taken is relative to the heading of the ship. Correct adjustment of the heading line at installation is important to get accurate bear- ings.

  • Page 72: Sidelobe Echoes

    2. DESCRIPTION OF RADAR 2.2.2 Sidelobe echoes When the radar pulse is transmitted, some radiation escapes on each side of the beam, called "sidelobes”. If a target is where a target can be detected by the sidelobes as well as the mainlobe, the side echoes can be shown on both sides of the true echo at the same range.

  • Page 73: Shadow Sector

    2. DESCRIPTION OF RADAR 2.2.4 Shadow sector Funnels, stacks, masts, or derricks near the antenna interrupt the radar beam, and a non-detecting sector can occur. Radar can not detect targets within this sector. Wharf and its echo Radar position Radar position Wharf and its echo Shadow sector occurs because...

  • Page 74: General Remarks On Receiving Sart

    2. DESCRIPTION OF RADAR 2.3.2 General remarks on receiving SART SART range errors When the SART is at a range greater than approximately 1 nm, the first dot is dis- played at 0.64 nm past the true position of the SART. When the range closes so that the fast-sweep responses are also seen, the first range echoes are displayed at 150 m past the true position.

  • Page 75: Arpa Operation

    ARPA OPERATION The Automatic Radar Plotter ARP-11 (option) manually or automatically acquires and tracks ten targets. When a target is acquired automatically or manually, a target is au- tomatically tracked within 0.1 to 16 nm. Precautions for Use CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Do not depend on one navigation device...

  • Page 76: Arpa Display On/Off

    3. ARPA OPERATION ARPA Display On/Off You can turn the ARPA display on or off. The system continuously tracks ARPA tar- gets regardless of this setting. 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Use to select [ARPA] and press the ENTER key. 3.

  • Page 77: Automatic Acquisition

    3. ARPA OPERATION 3.4.2 Automatic acquisition When you set an automatic-acquisition area, the ARPA can acquire a maximum of five targets automatically. The automatic acquisition area is 2.0 to 2.5 nm in range and ±45° on either side of the heading line in bearing.

  • Page 78: Vector Attributes

    3. ARPA OPERATION 4. Use to select [All Cancel] and press the ENTER key. Are your sure ? 5. Use to select [Yes] and press the ENTER key. All symbols are erased from the screen and the long beep sounds. 6.

  • Page 79: Vector Of Your Ship

    3. ARPA OPERATION 3. Use to select [Vector Time] and press the ENTER key. 6min ( 1min~30min) Vector Time setting window 4. Use to select time and press the ENTER key. 5. Use to select [Vector Reference] and press the ENTER key. Relative True Vector Reference options...

  • Page 80: History Display (Target Past Position)

    3. ARPA OPERATION History Display (target past position) This radar can display time-spaced dots (maximum ten dots) that mark the past posi- tions of any tracked ARPA target. You can evaluate actions of a target by the spaces in between the dots. Below are examples of dot spacing and target movement. (a) Ship turning (b) Ship running (d) Ship increased...

  • Page 81: Arpa Target Data

    3. ARPA OPERATION ARPA Target Data You can show the data for a tracked ARPA target in the data box at the bottom of the screen. To display ARPA target data, the menu item [Display] on the [ARPA] menu must be set for [On] and the menu item [Data Box] on the [Display] menu must be set for [Target] or [All].

  • Page 82: Cpa/Tcpa Alarm

    3. ARPA OPERATION CPA/TCPA Alarm Set [CPA] (Closest Point of Approach) alarm range and [TCPA] (predicted Time to CPA) alarm time to alert you to the targets that can be on a collision course. When [CPA] and [TCPA] of any ARPA target become less than the preset [CPA] and [TCPA] alarm settings, the audio alarm sounds.

  • Page 83: Proximity Alarm

    3. ARPA OPERATION 3.10 Proximity Alarm The proximity alarm alerts you when an ARPA target is within the range you set. The audio alarm sounds and the alarm message "PROXIMITY" appears. The target sym- bol changes to a dangerous target symbol (triangle, see section 3.9) and flashes with its vector.

  • Page 84: Symbol Color

    3. ARPA OPERATION 3.12 Symbol Color You can select the ARPA symbol color from Green, Red, Blue, White or Black. 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Use to select [ARPA] and press the ENTER key. 3. Use to select [Color] and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 85: Ais Operation

    AIS OPERATION Connected to the FURUNO AIS Transponders FA-150, FA-100, FA-50 or the AIS Re- ceiver FA-30, the FR-8045/FR-8065/FR-8125/FR-8255 series can show the name, position and other navigation data of the nearest 100 AIS transponder-equipped ships. This radar accepts heading and position data fixed by WGS-84 geodetic datum. Set the datum to WGS-84 on the GPS navigator connected to this radar.

  • Page 86: Ais Symbols

    4. AIS OPERATION 3. Use to select [Display] and press the ENTER key. AIS-Display options 4. Use to select [Off] or [On] then press the ENTER key. 5. Press the MENU key to close the menu. AIS Symbols When the AIS is turned on, AIS targets are displayed with AIS symbol as shown be- low.

  • Page 87: Ais Target Data

    4. AIS OPERATION When there are many activated targets on the screen, you can not easily identify the activated targets from the radar images or ARPA targets. You can sleep an activated target for easy view of radar images. Sleeping target To activate a target: Put the cursor on the target and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 88: How To Sort Targets

    You can set the AIS system to show only those AIS targets within the range you set. The setting range is 0.1NM - 48.0NM for FR-8045, 0.1NM - 72.0NM for FR-8125/FR- 8065 and 0.1NM - 96.0NM for FR-8255. Actual range depends on the AIS Transpon- der.

  • Page 89: How To Display The Targets Within A Specific Sector

    4. AIS OPERATION How to Display the Targets within a Specific Sec- You can display AIS targets only within a specified sector. If the target sorting method is selected to [Sector], the target data within the sector set here are transmitted to this radar.

  • Page 90: Vector Attributes

    4. AIS OPERATION 4.10 Vector Attributes 4.10.1 What is a vector? A vector is a line extending from a tracked target. A vector shows speed and course of the target. The top of a vector shows estimated position of the target after the se- lected vector time elapses.

  • Page 91: History Display (Target Past Position)

    4. AIS OPERATION 4.11 History Display (target past position) This radar can display time-spaced dots (maximum ten dots) that marks the past po- sitions of any tracked AIS target. You can evaluate actions of a target by the spaces between the dots. Below are examples of dot spacing and target movement. (a) Ship turning (b) Ship running (d) Ship increased...

  • Page 92: Cpa/Tcpa Alarm

    4. AIS OPERATION 4.12 CPA/TCPA Alarm Set CPA (Closest Point of Approach) alarm range and TCPA (predicted Time to CPA) alarm time to alert you to targets that can be on a collision course. When CPA and TCPA of any AIS target (including a sleeping target) become less than the preset CPA and TCPA alarm settings, the audio alarm sounds.

  • Page 93: Proximity Alarm

    4. AIS OPERATION 4.13 Proximity Alarm The proximity alarm alerts you when an AIS target is within the range you set. The au- dio alarm sounds and the alarm message "PROXIMITY" appears. The target symbol changes to a dangerous target symbol (red) and its vector flashes. Press any key to stop the audio alarm and flashing.

  • Page 94: Symbol Color

    4. AIS OPERATION 4. Use to select [Yes] and press the ENTER key. All lost targets symbols are erased from the screen and the long beep sounds. 5. Press the MENU key to close the menu. 4.15 Symbol Color You can select the AIS symbol color from Green, Red (not available in the [IEC] or [Russian-River] purpose), Blue, White or Black.

  • Page 95: Gps Operation

    GPS OPERATION If the FURUNO GPS Navigator GP-320B is connected to this radar, you can set GP- 320B from this radar. Navigator Mode 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Use to select [GPS] and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 96: Waas Setup

    5. GPS OPERATION WAAS Setup Geostationary satellites, the type used with WAAS, provide more accurate position data when compared to GPS. These satellites can be tracked automatically or manu- ally. Auto tracking automatically searches for the best geostationary satellite from your current position.

  • Page 97: Satellite Monitor

    5. GPS OPERATION Satellite Monitor The Satellite Monitor provides the information about GPS and WAAS satellites. See your GPS navigator's owner's manual for detailed information. 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Use to select [GPS] and press the ENTER key. 3.

  • Page 98: Cold Start

    5. GPS OPERATION Cold Start Cold start, which clears the Almanac from the GPS receiver, can be necessary in the following conditions: • If you have turned off the power of the GPS receiver for a long time. • The ship has moved far away from the previous fixing position (e.g., more than 500 km).

  • Page 99: Maintenance, Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE, TROUBLE- SHOOTING This chapter has information about maintenance and troubleshooting that the user can follow to care for the equipment. WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the equipment. Only qualified personnel can work inside the equipment. Turn off the power before you service the antenna unit.

  • Page 100: Preventative Maintenance

    6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Preventative Maintenance Regular maintenance helps keep your equipment in good condition and prevents fu- ture problems. Check the items shown in the table below to help keep your equipment in good condition for years to come. Maintenance Interval Item Check Point...

  • Page 101: Magnetron Life

    When the life of the magnetron is reached, the targets do not appear on the display. If long-range performance appears to have decreased, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement of the magnetron. The magnetron changes with the type of antenna unit.

  • Page 102: Simple Troubleshooting

    6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Simple Troubleshooting This section provides simple troubleshooting procedures which the user can follow to restore normal operation. If you cannot restore normal operation, do not check inside the unit. Have a qualified technician check the equipment. Problem Remedy You cannot turn on the power.

  • Page 103: Advanced-Level Troubleshooting

    6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Advanced-level Troubleshooting This section describes how to cure hardware and software troubles which only quali- fied service persons must do. Possible cause or check Problem Remedy points Power cannot be turned on. 1) Mains voltage/polarity 1) Correct the wiring and input voltage.

  • Page 104: Diagnostic Test

    6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnostic Test The diagnostic test checks the system for correct operation. This test is for use by ser- vice technicians, but the user can do this test to provide the service technician with information. 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2.
  • Page 105 6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING • HEADING PULSE, BEARING PULSE: The results of the pulse input are dis- played as "OK" or "NG". When [Antenna Rotation] is set to [Stop], or [Watch- man] is set to [Off] in the STBY mode, this test is skipped and [- -] is shown for both heading and bearing.

  • Page 106: Lcd Test

    6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING LCD Test 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Use to select [Tests] and press the ENTER key. 3. Use to select [LCD Pattern] and press the ENTER key. MENU MENU MENU Black White MENU MENU MENU...

  • Page 107: Arpa Test

    6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING ARPA Test If the optional ARPA board is installed, its program number and test results ("OK" or "NG") are shown on the screen. [ARPA Test] menu item does not operate when there is no ARPA board. The radar must be transmitting to test the ARPA function. 1.

  • Page 108: Gps Test

    6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6.10 GPS Test You can check the FURUNO GPS receiver GP-320B interfaced with this radar for cor- rect operation as follows: 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Use to select [GPS] and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 109: Appendix 1 Menu Tree

    APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE Main Menu Brill/Color Default settings and values shown in bold italics Display Echo Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Alarm Target Trails Tuning Others Target ARPA System Brill\Color Echo Brill (1 - 8) Rings Brill (1 - 4) Mark Brill (1 - 4) HL Brill (1 - 4) Character Brill (1 - 4)
  • Page 110 APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE Echo Gain Mode (Auto , Manual) Sea Mode (Auto , Manual) Auto Sea (Coastal, Advanced ) Rain Mode (Auto , Manual) Auto Rain (Calm, Moderate , Rough) A/C Auto (Off , On) Pulse Length (Short , Medium, Long) Echo Stretch (Off, 1, 2, 3) Echo Average (Off, 1, 2, Auto) Noise Rejector (Off , On)
  • Page 111 Range (0.1NM - 72.0NM*) Default: 24.0 NM Sector Start (0º - 359º) Default: 340° Sector End (0º - 359º) Default: 20° Ignore Slow Targets (0.0 - 9.9kn) Default=5.0kn ACK Lost Targets (Yes, No ) *: FR-8255 - (0.1NM - 96.0NM) FR-8045 - (0.1NM - 48.0NM) AP-3...
  • Page 112 APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE 14 GPS Mode (GPS, WAAS) Datum (WGS-84 , Tokyo, Other) Datum No. (001 - 192, 201 - 254) WAAS (Auto , Manual) WAAS No. (120 - 158) Sattelite Monitor Self Test Cold Start (Yes, No ) 15 System Initial Key Beep (Off , On)

  • Page 113: Appendix 2 Geodetic Chart List

    APPENDIX 2 GEODETIC CHART LIST 001: WGS84 091: NORTH AMERICAN 1927BH : Bahamas (excl. San Salvador Is.) 002: WGS72 092: NORTH AMERICAN 1927SS : Bahamas, San Salvador Is. Mean Value (Japan, Korea & Okinawa) 003: TOKYO 093: NORTH AMERICAN 1927CN : Canada (incl.
  • Page 114 APPENDIX 2 GEODETIC CHART LIST : Con Son Is. (Vietnam) : Tanzania 176: ARS-B 221: INDIAN 1960 : Thailand 222: INDIAN 1975 177: ASCENSION IS. 1958 : Ascension Is. Indonesia 223: INDONESIAN 1974 : Mean Value (Florida & Bahama Is.) 178: CAPE CANAVERAL 224: CO-ORDINATE SYSTEM 1937 OF ESTONIA : Estonia : Easter Is.

  • Page 115: Specifications

    FURUNO FR-8065 SPECIFICATIONS OF MARINE RADAR FR-8065 GENERAL Range, Pulse length (PL) and Pulse repetition rate (PRR) Range (NM) PL (μs) PRR (Hz) 0.0625 to 1.6 0.08 2100 1.5 to 3.2 1200 3 to 72 Maximum range 72 NM Range resolution...
  • Page 116 FURUNO FR-8065 Radar indication pixel 300 dots in radius Effective radar diameter 184 mm Marks Heading line, Bearing scale, Range ring, Tuning indicator, Cursor, North mark, Variable range marker (VRM), Electric Bearing Line (EBL), Target alarm zone, Zoom window, Waypoint mark,...

  • Page 117: Index

    INDEX presets ..........1-40 Controls A/C RAIN key .......... 1-12 overview ..........1-1 A/C SEA control ........1-11 Course-up mode ........1-8 A/C SEA key ......1-28 Cursor ............. 1-14 Adjust sensitivity........1-10 data ............1-14 Advanced troubleshooting......6-5 CUSTOM key ......... 1-20 1-34 AIS operation ..........
  • Page 118 INDEX GPS test...........6-10 sidelobe echoes ........2-4 virtual image..........2-4 Rain clutter adjustment ......1-12 Heading line auto mode ..........1-12 how to hide temporarily ......1-34 manual mode .........1-13 Head-up mode ...........1-8 RANGE key........1-10 How to measure the range and bearing between Range scale selection ......1-10 two targets ..........1-19 Range to a target ........1-16 fixed range rings........1-16...
  • Page 119 INDEX Units sub-menu ........1-50 VRM key..........1-17 Watchman ..........1-39 Waypoint marker ........1-45 Wiper............1-38 Zoom ............1-26 mode selection ........1-26 relative mode......... 1-26 target mode ........... 1-27 true mode ..........1-26 IN-3...

This manual is also suitable for:

Fr-8125Fr-8255Fr-8065

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