Furuno GP-36 User Manual download pdf (Page 6)

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A Word to GP-31/GP-36

Owners

Congratulations on your choice of the GP-

31 GPS Navigator, GP-36 DGPS Navigator.

We are confident you will see why the

FURUNO name has become synonymous

with quality and reliability.

For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Com-

pany has enjoyed an enviable reputation for

innovative and dependable marine electron-

ics equipment. This dedication to excellence

is furthered by our extensive global network

of agents and dealers.

Your navigator is designed and constructed

to meet the rigorous demands of the marine

environment. However, no machine can per-

form its intended function unless installed,

operated and maintained properly. Please

carefully read and follow the recommended

procedures for installation, 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.

FOREWORD

Features

The GP-31/GP-36 is a totally integrated GPS

receiver and video plotter, and consists of a

display unit and an antenna unit.

The GP-36 additionally has a DGPS beacon

receiver built in its display unit. The high sen-

sitivity GPS receiver tracks up to twelve sat-

ellites simultaneously. An 8-state Kalman filter

ensures optimum accuracy in determination

of vessel position, course and speed.

The main features of the GP-31/GP-36 are

• A DGPS beacon receiver (external) may

be connected to the GP-31 to add DGPS

function.

• Comprehensive navigation data displays

• Storage for 950 waypoints and 50 routes

• Alarms: Arrival, Anchor Watch, XTE

(Cross-track Error), Trip, Time, DGPS, and

Speed.

• Man overboard feature records latitude

and longitude or TD (Loran C or Decca)

coordinates at time of man overboard and

provides continuous updates of range and

bearing when navigating to the MOB po-

sition.

• Menu-driven operation

• Bright 95 x 60 mm LCD with adjustable

contrast and brilliance

• Autopilot (option) may be connected, and

steering data output to the autopilot.

• Unique “Highway” display provides a

graphic presentation of ship’s progress

toward a waypoint.

• Own ship’s position may be shown in lati-

tude and longitude or TD (Loran C or

Decca).

• Waypoint and route data can be uploaded

from a PC or downloaded to a PC.

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