Furuno FAR-2107(-BB) User Manual

MARINE RADARFAR-2807 SeriesFAR-2107(-BB) SeriesOPERATOR'S MANUALwww.furuno.co.jpMODELComplies withIMO MSC.192(79)

TABLE OF CONTENTS viii3.6 Manual Acquisition ...

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-78 Nav data menu description Item Description 2 DEPTH Selects unit of depth measurement, or turn depth indication off. 3 DEPTH

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-79 [CUSTOMIZE•TEST] 1 BACK 2 [DATA BOX] 3 [F1] 4 [F2] 5 [F3] 6 [F4] 7 [OPERATION] 8 [TEST] [DATA BOX] 1 BACK 3 NAV DATA OF

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-80 10. Select zoom display format. STAB GND: Ground stabilized (geographically Fixed) STAB HDG: Heading stabilized (relative)

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-81 [CUSTOMIZE•TEST] 1 BACK 2 [DATA BOX] 3 [F1] 4 [F2] 5 [F3] 6 [F4] 7 [OPERATION] 8 [TEST] [OPERATION] 1 BACK 2 WHEEL DRIVE N

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-82 Operation menu items Item No. Description Options 2 WHEEL DRIVE Select how to cycle data when using the scrollwheel. NORMA

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-831.44 Alert Box When error or alarm setting violation is found, the applicable indication appears (red, flashing) in the Alert

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-84 1.44.1 Alarm description Alarm description Alarm name (visual indication) Visual alarm, reason To quit alarm status SYSTEM E

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-85 Alarm name (visual indication) Visual alarm, reason To quit alarm status AIS ALARM (See section 4.15.) DUAL RADAR ALARM (Non

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-86 Alarm name (visual indication) Visual alarm, reason To quit alarm status TT ALARM (See section 3.15.) WARNING AIS TRANSMITT

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-871.44.2 Alarm list The alarm list displays the names of violated alarms, including the time and date violated. A maximum of 28

TABLE OF CONTENTS ix4.7 Target Data...

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-88 [ALARM] 1 BACK 2 GUARD ALARM MODE IN/OUT 3 GUARD ALARM LEVEL 1/2/3/4 4 WATCH ALARM OFF/6M/10M/ 12M/15/20M 5 ALARM SOUND

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-89 [PRIMARY ALARM] 1 BACK 2 TARGET ALARM WATCH ALARM TT NEW TARGET TT LOST TARGET TT AUTO ACQ TGT FULL TT MAN ACQ TGT

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-90 1.45 Interswitch The interswitch of this radar uses an Ethernet to transfer video and control signals. A digital signal trans

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-911.45.2 Presetting antenna and display combinations You can preset the antenna and display combinations for each antenna and d

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-92 • Radar functions are controlled independently, dependently or commonly depending on selection as Master or Slave. RADAR FUN

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-93+ 34°40.849 N135°18.303 ECURSOR DATA box (L/L position)1.45.3 Selecting an antenna For the ship that carries multiple anten

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-94 1.47 Performance Monitor A performance monitor is required for a radar installed on vessels of 300 GT and upward engaged in i

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-952. Turn on the performance monitor referring to section 1.47.1. 3. After observing the results turn off the performance moni

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-96 010304050607081009021.48 Own Ship Marker Own ship marker ( ) may be inscribed on the screen as below. You may enter ten such

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-971.49 Color and Brilliance Sets This radar provides six sets of color and brilliance sets to match any ambient lighting condit

TABLE OF CONTENTS x5.9.5 Erasing track from the menu, on the screen ...5-16 5.9.6 Erasing track wit

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-98 4. Select 2 PALETTE. 5. Select desired time of day and background color combination. PALETTE BRILL PANEL OTHERSTEXT COL

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-991.50 Reference Position The reference position for measurements (range, bearing, etc.) and markers (heading line, stern mark,

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-100 Markers, measurements and reference point (con't) Reference point Category Item CCRP Antenna position Bearing cursor

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-1011.51 Switching Hub HUB-100 (option) The HUB-100 provides switching for a card interface unit and multiple processor units (m

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-102 1.52 Anchor Watch The anchor watch feature alerts you when your ship has traveled a distance greater than a threshold value,

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-1031.53 Drop Mark The operator inscribes a drop mark ( ) at a selected location to find the range and bearing from own ship to t

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-104 1.53.2 Inscribing a drop mark 1. Left-click one of the DROP MARK boxes at the bottom of the screen. 2. Put the cursor on

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-1051.54 Sub Monitor (A, B, C and W types) The picture from a radar outside the LAN network can be shown on this radar (processo

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-106 1.55 Net Cursor The net cursor is used to depict your fishing net on the radar display. It is especially useful for bottom t

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-107FRONT HALFLENGTH REAR HALFLENGTH NET WIDTHab [ CURSOR SHAPE] 1 BACK2 CURSOR OFF/ON3 FRONT HALF LENGTH

xiFOREWORD A Word to the Owner of FAR-2807/FAR-2107(-BB) Series Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FAR-2807/FAR-2107(-BB) Series Radar and

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-108 9. Push the right button four times to close the menu. 10. Use the EBL offset feature to anchor the net cursor at net origi

2-12. RADAR OBSERVATION 2.1 General 2.1.1 Minimum and maximum ranges Minimum range The minimum range is defined by the shortest distance at which,

2. RADAR OBSERVATION 2-2X-band and S-band In fair weather, the equation on the previous page does not give a significant difference between X- and S-

2. RADAR OBSERVATION 2-32.2 False Echoes Occasionally echo signals appear on the screen at positions where there is no target or disappear even if th

2. RADAR OBSERVATION 2-4Virtual image A relatively large target close to your ship may be represented at two positions on the screen. One of them is

2. RADAR OBSERVATION 2-52.3 SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) 2.3.1 SART description A Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) may be triggered by a

2. RADAR OBSERVATION 2-62.3.2 Showing SART marks on the radar display This radar is equipped with a feature that optimally sets up the radar for SAR

2. RADAR OBSERVATION 2-72.3.3 General remarks on receiving SARTs SART range errors When responses from only the 12 low frequency sweeps are visible

2. RADAR OBSERVATION 2-82.4 RACON A RACON is a radar beacon that emits radar receivable signals in the radar frequency spectrum (X- or S-band). There

3-13. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3.1 Usage Precautions WARNINGNo one navigational aid should be relied upon for the safety of vessel and crew.The navigato

FOREWORD xii• Two types of trackball-equipped control units are available: RCU-014 (full keyboard) and the RCU-015 (palm control). The trackball is

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-23.2 Controls for TT Keyboard The TT uses the keys shown below. ACQONMENUOFFVRMA/C SEAA/C RAINMODE3LINEINDEX6OFF21HLCENTERO

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-33.3 Activating, Deactivating TT To activate or deactivate the TT: Left-click the arrow in the TT ACQ MODE box at the righ

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-43. Push the left button to enter the reference mark. The reference target mark (see below) appears at the cursor positi

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-5 [TT TARGET MENU] 1 TT SELECT MANUAL100/ AUTO 25/ AUTO 50/ AUTO 75/ AUTO 100 2 ALL CANCEL NO/YES 3 REF TARGET VECTO

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-6 [TT TARGET MENU] 1 TT SELECT MANUAL100/ AUTO 25/ AUTO 50/ AUTO 75/ AUTO 100 3 ALL CANCEL NO/YES 3 REF TARGET VECTO

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-7 [TT TARGET MENU] 1 TT SELECT MANUAL100/ AUTO 25/ AUTO 50/ AUTO 75/ AUTO 100 4 ALL CANCEL NO/YES 3 REF TARGET VE

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-8The plotting symbol is drawn by broken lines during the initial acquisition stage. A vector appears in about one minute af

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-9 [TT LOST ALM FILTER] 1 BACK 2 MAX RANGE OFF/ON 0NM 3 MIN SHIP SPEED OFF/ON 0.0kn 3.7 Lost Target Targets not detec

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-10 3.8 TT Symbols and Attributes 3.8.1 TT symbols The symbols used in this equipment comply with IEC 62288. Item Symbol S

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-11Other TT symbols Item Symbol Status Remarks Trial maneuver T (flashing) Bottom center Appears during execution of

FOREWORD xiiiRadar Type and Function Availability This radar series is available in five specification types to meet the requirements of Authorities,

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-12 [TT•AIS] 1 BACK 2 AZ STAB STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 3 AZ POLYGON OFF/STAB GND/ STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 4 [TRIAL MANEUVER] 5

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-133.9 Displaying Target Data The TT mode provides the full functionality of TT as required by the IMO Resolution A.823(19)

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-14 000010020030040050060070080090100110120130140150160170180190200210220230240250260270280290300310320330340350Target selec

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-15 [TARGET LIST (1/1)] SORT BY CPA 1 BACK 2 TT TARGET No: 01 BRG 16.5°T RNG 2.05 NM CPA 0.17NM TCPA>99.59M3

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-16 [TARGET LIST MENU] 1 SORT BY CPA/TCPA/BCR/BCT/ RANGE/SPEED Sorting the target list You may sort the target list by

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-17True vector Own ship and other ship's move on the display at their true speeds and courses. This mode is useful for

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-18 2. Push the left button to display VECTOR TRUE-S(or -G) or VECTOR REL as appropriate. (Note that this also selects the

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-19 [TT•AIS] 1 BACK 2 AZ ZONE STAB STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 3 AZ POLYGON OFF/STAB GND/ STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 4 [TRIAL MANEUV

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-20 [SPEED MENU] 1 SHIP SPEED LOG(BT)/LOG(WT)/ GPS/MANUAL/REF 2 MANUAL SPEED 0.0kn 3 SET DRIFT OFF/ON 3.11.4 Stabi

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-213.13 TT Collision Alarm (CPA, TCPA) The TT continuously monitors the predicted range at the Closest Point of Approach (CP

FOREWORD xivSpecification type and function availability (con't) Type Function IMO A B C W Trail Eraser No No Yes Yes No Trails-Color No N

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-22 3.13.2 Acknowledging the TT collision alarm Press the [ALARM ACK] key on the keyboard, or select the ALARM ACK box with

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-230.5-1 nm Target in acquision zone isred and flashing.AB If you are setting a polygon acquisition zone with AZ2, set at le

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-24 [TT•AIS] 1 BACK 2 AZ STAB STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 3 AZ POLYGON OFF/STAB GND/ STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 4 [TRIAL MANEUVER] 5

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-253.15 TT System Messages There are seven main situations that cause the TT to trigger audio and visual alarms: • Referen

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-26 3.16 Trial Maneuver The trial maneuver feature simulates the effect on all tracked targets against own ship's maneu

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-27 [TT•AIS] 1 BACK 2 AZ STAB STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 4 AZ POLYGON OFF/STAB GND/ STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 4 [TRIAL MANEUVER] 5

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-28 [TRIAL MANEUVER] 1 BACK 2 TRIAL OFF/STATIC/DYNAMIC3 TRIAL SPEED RATE 0kn 0.00kn/s 0kn 0.00kn/s 4 TRIAL TURN RATE 0kn

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-2912. Select the speed setting box. Use the scrollwheel to set the speed. Note: Course and speed may also be set with the E

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-30 [CUSTOMIZE•TEST] 1 BACK 2 [DATA BOX] 3 [F1] 4 [F2] 5 [F3] 6 [F4] 7 [OPERATION] 8 [TEST] [TEST] 1 BACK 2 [SELF TEST]

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-315. Select 2 TT TEST START then push the left button to start the test. An alert "S" flickers during the test

xvPROGRAM NUMBER PC Board Program No. Version No. MAIN 035-9204 03.** (Merchant) RFC 035-9202 01.** KEY(REMOTE) 035-9203 01.** ARPA 035-9212 01.*

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-32 3.18 Criteria for Selecting Targets for Tracking The FURUNO TT video processor detects targets in midst of noise and di

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-33This land outline is used to inhibit further acquisition and tracking of ship-sized echoes beyond the closest coast outli

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-34 3.19 Factors Affecting TT Functions Sea returns If the radar anti-clutter control is adjusted properly, there is no seri

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) 3-35Blind and shadow sectors Radar shadow or blind areas caused by obstructions aboard ship, for example, funnels and masts,

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4-14. AIS OPERATION The FURUNO AIS (Automatic Identification System) model FA-100 or FA-150 exchanges with other AIS-fitted ships all data and infor

4. AIS OPERATION 4-24.2 Showing, Hiding the AIS Display Left-click the AIS DISP box at the right side of the screen to show or hide the AIS display

4. AIS OPERATION 4-3Note 5: AIS symbols are shown in dotted lines in the following cases: - No water or ground tracking speed of your ship, or there

4. AIS OPERATION 4-4 [TT•AIS MENU] 1 BACK 2 AZ STAB STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 3 AZ POLYGON OFF/STAB GND/ STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 4 [TRIAL MANEUVER] 5 [TT

4. AIS OPERATION 4-54.4 Activating Targets When you convert a sleeping target to an activated target, that target’s course and speed are shown with a

xviSYSTEM CONFIGURATION See page xvii for detailed information about antenna units and radiators. With FURUNO-supplied monitor ANTENNA UNIT(Performa

4. AIS OPERATION 4-64.5 How to Sleep Targets 4.5.1 Sleeping an individual target You may "sleep" an AIS target as below when the screen b

4. AIS OPERATION 4-7 [VOYAGE DATA] 1 BACK 2 NAVIGATION STATUS 03 RESTRICTED MANOEVRABILITY 3 ETA 00/000/0000 00:00 4 DESTINATION 12 5 DRAUGHT 00

4. AIS OPERATION 4-84. Select appropriate navigation status number referring to the information below then push left button. 00: Underway using eng

4. AIS OPERATION 4-94.7 Target Data You may display an AIS target’s data by selecting it on the display, when the AIS function is set for "AIS

4. AIS OPERATION 4-10 4.7.2 Detailed target data 1. Use the trackball to put the cursor on the desired AIS target in the data box at the right side

4. AIS OPERATION 4-114.8 AIS Symbol Attributes You may adjust the brilliance and select the size and color of the AIS symbol. 4.8.1 AIS symbol bril

4. AIS OPERATION 4-12 6. Select 6 AIS SCALED SYMBOL. 7. Select OFF or ON as applicable. OFF: All AIS symbols shown in same size. ON: All AIS symbol

4. AIS OPERATION 4-134.9.2 Past position points You may select the number of past position points to show per plot interval as follows: 1. Left-c

4. AIS OPERATION 4-14 [AIS LOST FILTER] 1 BACK 2 MAX RANGE OFF/ON 0NM 4 MIN SHIP SPEED OFF/ON 0.1kn 5 EXCEPT CLASS B OFF/ON 5 MIN SHIP LENG

4. AIS OPERATION 4-154. Set items 2-5 as appropriate, referring the description below. MAX RANGE: Any AIS lost targets beyond this range will not t

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION xviiAntenna unit FAR-2117(-BB) FAR-2127(-BB) FAR-2827 RSB-096 (24 rpm) RSB-097 (42 rpm) FAR-2137S(-BB) RSB-098/099 (21/26 rpm

4. AIS OPERATION 4-16 4.11 ROT Setting You may set the lower limit of the ROT (Rate Of Turn) at which the heading line on target symbols will point i

4. AIS OPERATION 4-174.12 AIS Collision Alarm (CPA, TCPA) The AIS continuously monitors the predicted range at the Closest Point of Approach (CPA) an

4. AIS OPERATION 4-18 [CPA AUTO ACTIVATE] 1 BACK 2 MAX RANGE OFF/ON 0NM 3 MIN SHIP SPEED OFF/ON 0.0KN 4 EXCEPT CLASS B OFF/ON 5 MIN SHIP L

4. AIS OPERATION 4-19 [ASSOCIATION] 1 BACK 2 ASSOCIATION TARGET OFF/AIS/TT 3 GAP 0.050NM 4 RANGE 0.100NM 5 BEARING 9.9° 6 SPEED 6.0kn 7 COURSE

4. AIS OPERATION 4-20 Note: Association can also be switched on and off from the screen by left-clicking the Association Usage icon, shown below. TT

4. AIS OPERATION 4-214.14 Own Ship’s Data Own ship’s static data (type of ship, call sign, name and position of internal and external GPS antennas) c

4. AIS OPERATION 4-22 [TRANSMIT MESSAGE] 1 BACK 2 ADDRESS TYPE ADDRESSED/BROADCAST3 MESSAGE TYPE SAFETY/BINARY 4 MMSI No. 000000000 5 CHANNEL A/

4. AIS OPERATION 4-2310. Select 8 EDIT and push the scroll wheel or left button. A mini keyboard appears at the bottom of the menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4. AIS OPERATION 4-24 [RECEIVED MESSAGES] (1/1)1 BACK [L = TOP] 2 09DEC2003 12:34 ADDRESSED SAFETY MMSI: 107374182 4.15

4. AIS OPERATION 4-25NAME: FURUNO CALL: 112233 STORM WARNING VICINITY OF 35°N 135°W 3. Select the message which you want to see. Examp

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION xviii Blackbox type ANTENNA UNIT(Performance Monitor PM-51 built in(FAR-2137S-BB)FAR-2137S-BBPROCESSOR UNITRPU-013Sub DisplayCON

4. AIS OPERATION 4-26 4.16 AIS System Messages AIS system messages are displayed at the bottom right corner of the screen. The table below shows the

5-15. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.1 General The video plotter does the following functions: • Plots own and other ships’ tracks. (Plotting of other s

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-2Sample video plotter display W012Dangerous side ofown ship safecontour may looklike this (hatched line)Heading linePlan

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-35.4 Radar Map A radar map is a combination of map lines and symbols whereby the user can define and input the navigatio

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-45.4.2 Inscribing radar map marks and lines 1. Use the trackball to select the MARK box at the left side of the displa

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-5• To continue entering the same mark or line (with the guidance box showing "MARK / EXIT"), use the trackbal

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-65.5 Erasing Radar Map Marks and Lines A total of 20,000 points is allotted for radar map marks and lines. When this am

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-75.5.2 Erasing all radar map marks and lines You can erase all radar map marks and lines from the screen as below. Be a

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-85.6 Radar Map Corrections 5.6.1 Radar map correction When there is positional error between the radar screen and rada

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-94. Select ON. "ALIGN" appears (in light blue) next to cursor position in the text area if chart alignment ha

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION xixConsole type RCN-001/RCN-002 ANTENNA UNIT(Performance Monitor PM-51 built in)TRANSCEIVER UNITRTR-082 For FAR-2837SWFAR-2137S/

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-10 5.7.2 Chart position correction There may be a case where the chart overlay is not aligned with the radar image. Thi

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-115.7.4 Chart land color (B, C and W types) You may select the color for the land on charts as follows: 1. Left-click

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-12 5.8 Hiding, Showing Graphics on the Video Plotter Display 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2. Selec

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-135.9 Track 5.9.1 Plotting own ship’s track A total of 20,000 points are allotted for storage of own ship’s track, mark

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-14 5.9.2 Plotting interval for other ships' tracks (A, B, C and W types) The tracks of 15 targets (other ships) ca

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-155.9.3 Auto target track (A, B, C and W types) You may display the track for up to 15 targets, automatically or manual

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-16 5.9.5 Erasing track from the menu, on the screen The display may become full of track when, for example, own ship tr

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-175.9.6 Erasing track with the cursor You may erase own ship track or any target’s track directly on the screen, by two

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-18 5.10 Waypoints A particular location is known as a "waypoint," whether it be a starting point, a destinatio

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-19 [NAV LINE•WPT (1/2)] 1 BACK 2 NAV LINE DATA OFF/EXT DATA/ INTERNAL DATA/ WPT MARK* 3 NAV LINE SELECT - - FORWA

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION xxConsole type RCN-003/RCN-004 ANTENNA UNIT(Performance Monitor PM-51 built in)TRANSCEIVER UNITRTR-082 For FAR-2837SWFAR-2137S(-

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-20 4. Select 2 WPT NO. SELECT. 5. Use the scrollwheel to select waypoint number: Select location then push the scrollw

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-215.10.3 Erasing waypoints Waypoints may be erased individually or collectively. Note that a waypoint cannot be erased i

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-22 [WPT LIST (1/25)] 1 BACK (L=TOP) 001 WP1 34°42.110 N 136°31.580 E 002 WP2 33°97.690 N 134°64.350 E

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-23 [NAV LINE•WPT (2/2)] 1 BACK 2 ARRIVAL WPT ALARM OFF/ON 3 TURNING LINE OFF/ON/REVISED 4 DISP WPT NO. OFF/ON 5 DISP

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-24 [NAV LINE SET] 1 BACK 2 NAV LINE NO. SELECT 01 3 NAV LINE NAME 4 NAV LINE ENTRY — — — — — — — — — — —

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-255.11.2 Editing a nav line Follow the procedure below to edit a nav line. Before editing a nav line it must be disable

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-26 [NAV LINE LIST (1/30)] 1 BACK (L=TOP) 01 LINE 1 001—002—003 004—005—006 — — — — — — — — — — — — —

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-27[NAV LINE SET] 1 BACK 2 NAV LINE NO. SELECT 01 3 NAV LINE NAME 4 NAV LINE ENTRY — — — — — — — — — — —

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-28 [NAV LINE•WPT (1/2)] 1 BACK 2 NAV LINE DATA OFF/EXT DATA/ INTERNAL DATA/ WPT MARK* 3 NAV LINE SELECT - - FOR

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-29 [NAV LINE•WPT (2/2)] 1 BACK 2 ARRIVAL WPT ALARM OFF/ON 0.19NM 3 TURNING LINE OFF/ON/REVISED 4 DISP WPT NO. OFF/O

1-11. RADAR OPERATION 1.1 Turning on the Power The [POWER] switch ( ) is located at the left corner of the control unit. Open the POWER switch cove

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-30 5.11.6 Displaying nav line, waypoint mark Displaying internal nav lines 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-31Waypoint mark (A, B, C and W types only) The waypoint mark shows the location of a destination waypoint that is set on

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-32 [CARD (1/2)] 1 BACK 2 DRIVE SELECT A/B/C/D* 3 [READ CARD] 4 [WR MARK] 5 [WR NAV LINE•WPT] 6 [WR OWN TRACK] 7 [WR T

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-33[CARD (1/2)] 1 BACK 2 DRIVE SELECT A/B/C/D* 3 [READ CARD] 4 [WR MARK] 5 [WR NAV LINE•WPT] 6 [WR OWN TRACK] 7 [WR TARG

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-34 4. Select DRIVE SELECT. 5. Select appropriate drive. 6. Select data to record (one item among 4-9). For example sele

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-35 [CARD (1/2)] 1 BACK 2 DRIVE SELECT A/B/C/D* 3 [READ CARD] 4 [WR MARK] 5 [WR NAV LINE•WPT] 6 [WR OWN TRACK] 7 [WR TA

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-36 Note: Marks, own ship’s track and other ships’ tracks replayed from a memory card are added to the data currently dis

6-16. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Periodic checks and maintenance are important for proper operation of any electronic system. This chapter contain

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-26.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule Regular maintenance is essential to good performance. A regular maintenance prog

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-36.2 Life Expectancy of Major Parts Parts Type Life expectancy Remarks Antenna Motor D8G-516 (24 rpm, X-band) D8G

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-2The radar is initially set to previously used range and pulse length. Other settings such as brilliance levels, VRMs, EBLs and

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-46.3 Replacing the Fuse The fuse at the rear of the processor unit and the display unit protects the equipment from

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-56.5 Trackball Maintenance If the cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the trackball as below. 1. Turn the ret

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-66.6 Easy Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting procedures that the user may follow to restore norm

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-76.7 Advanced-level Troubleshooting This section describes how to cure hardware and software troubles that should b

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-8Advanced troubleshooting (con’t) Problem Probable causes or check points Remedy Marks, indications and noise appe

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-9Advanced troubleshooting (con’t) Problem Probable causes or check points Remedy Interference rejector is inoperat

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-10 [CUSTOMIZE•TEST] 1 BACK 2 [DATA BOX] 3 [F1] 4 [F2] 5 [F3] 6 [F4] 7 [OPERATION] 8 [TEST] [TEST] 1 BACK 2 [SEL

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-11<SELF TEST>PROGRAM No. ROM RAM DIP SW SPU 0359204-03.** OK OK 0000RFC 0359202-01.** OK OK

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-12 7. Press the [F1] key to change the display. The buzzer stops and the screen shows the sentences being input fr

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-138. Press the [F1] key again to show the data sentences input from AIS and INS. <AIS>VDOVDM <INS>ZDA

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-31.3 Control Unit Two types of control units are available: Control Unit RCU-014 (full keyboard) and Control Unit RCU-105 (palm

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AP-1APPENDIX 1. Menu Tree Main menu (accessed by MENU key or MENU box) 1 ECHO2 MARK3 ALARM(Continued on next page)1 BACK2 2ND ECHO REJ (OFF, ON)3 TU

APPENDIX AP-2 4 TTAIS5 PLOTTER1 BACK2 AZ STAB (STAB HDG, STAB NORTH)3 AZ POLYGON (OFF, STAB GND, STAB HDG, STAB NORTH)4 [TRIAL MANEUVER]5 [TTAIS SY

APPENDIX AP-3 9 [DISPLAY]0 AUTO TARGET TRACK (OFF, ON)*1 BACK2 GRID (OFF, L/L)3 OWN TRACK (OFF, ON)4 TARGET TRACK (OFF, ON)*5 MARK (OFF, ON)6 LAND DE

APPENDIX AP-4 7 [WPT LIST]8 [NAV LINE SET]9 [NAV LINE LIST]0 NEXT(Continued on next page)(Continued from previous page)9 CUSTOMIZE TEST1 BACK2 [DA

APPENDIX AP-57 [OPERATION]8 [TEST](Continued from previous page)1 BACK2 WHEEL DRIVE (NORMAL, REVERSE)3 KEY BEEP (OFF, LO, MID, HI)4 REMOTE KEY (F*-KE

APPENDIX AP-6 Pop-up menus of on-screen boxes [TT TARGET MENU] 1 TT SELECT MANUAL 100/AUTO 25/AUTO 50/AUTO 75/AUTO 100 AL

APPENDIX AP-7[MARK MENU] 1 ORIGIN MARK STAB GND/SEA 2 MARK KIND ORIGIN MARK(No. )/ ORIGIN MARK(SYM)/ MAP MARK / WP 1~50/ WP 51~ 100/ WP 10

APPENDIX AP-8 2. Digital Interface Input sentences (RP Board, J4) ABK, ACK, BWC*, BWR*, DBS, DBT, DPT, DTM, GGA, GLL, GNS, HDT, MTW, MWV, RMB, RMC,

APPENDIX AP-9Data sentences Data used is shown in bold italics. Input sentences ABK - UAIS Addressed and binary broadcast acknowledgement $--ABK,xxx

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-4Control description Control Description Control Unit RCU-014 (full keyboard) POWER Turns the system on and off. EBL and VRM r

APPENDIX AP-10BWR - Bearing and distance to waypoint - rhumb line (Not available on IMO radar) $--BWR,hhmmss.ss,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,x.x,T,x.x,M,x.

APPENDIX AP-11DTM - Datum reference $--DTM,ccc,a,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,ccc*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-12DPT - Depth $--DPT,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | +----- 4

APPENDIX AP-13GLL - Geographic position, latitude/longitude $--GLL,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,hhmmss.ss,A,a*hh<CR><LF> | |

APPENDIX AP-14HDT - Heading, true $--HDT,x.x,T*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | +--------- 2 +----+----

APPENDIX AP-15RMB - Recommended minimum navigation information $--RMB,A,x.x,a,c--c,c--c,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,x.x,x.x,x.x,A,a*hh<CR><LF>

APPENDIX AP-16RMC - Recommended minimum specific GPS/TRANSIT data $--RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,x.x,x.x,xxxxxx,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF

APPENDIX AP-17RTE - Route $--RTE,x.x,x.x,a,c--c,c--c,...,c--c*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-18VBW - Dual ground/water speed $--VBW,x.x,x.x,A,x.x,x.x,A,x.x,A,x.x,A*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-19VSD - UAIS Voyage static data $--VSD,x.x,x.x,x.x,c--c,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF> | | | |

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-51.4 Main Menu You may access the MAIN menu from the full keyboard or by using the trackball. In later sections only the procedu

APPENDIX AP-20VWR - Relative (Apparent) wind speed and angle $--VWR,x.x,a,x.x,N,x.x,M,x.x,K*hh<CR><LF> | | | |

APPENDIX AP-21ZDA - Time and date $--ZDA,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,xxxx,xx,xx*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-22!AIVDO - UAIS VHF Data-link Own-vessel report !AIVDO,x,x,x,a,s--s,x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-23ALR- Set alarm state $--ALR,hhmmss.ss,xxx,A,A,c--c*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-24OSD- Own ship data $--OSD,x.x,A,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,x.x,a*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-25RSD - Radar system data $RARSD,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF> | | |

APPENDIX AP-26TLB - Target label $--TLB,x.x,c--c,x.x,c--c,...x.x,c--c*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-27TTD - Tracked target data $--TTD,hh,hh.x,s--s,a,x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-28Serial interface – input ports Heading sensor Baud rate is selectable from 4800 bps (non-IMO only) and 38.4 kbps. Complies with IEC 611

APPENDIX AP-29Serial interface – output ports TT for ECDIS Baud rate for output sentences are set on the Initial Settings menu. Complies with IEC 611

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-6Main menu operation by trackball 1. Use the trackball to select the MENU box at the right side of the screen. The guidance box

APPENDIX AP-303. Parts Lists and Parts Location Parts lists Processor unit RPU-013, Control unit RCU-104/105, Monitor unit MU-201CR/231CR FURUNO Mode

APPENDIX AP-31Monitor unit MU-231 ELECTRICAL PARTSModelFAR-2807Unit Monitor Unit MU-231OZP-120-12/15-J06PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD Code No.26P0023 (PSW bo

APPENDIX AP-32Antenna unit RSB-096/097 (for FAR-2117(-BB)/2127(-BB)/2817/2827 FURUNOModelFAR-2117(-BB)/2127(-BB)/2817/2827)UnitAntenna Unit RSB-096/0

APPENDIX AP-33Antenna unit RSB-103/104/105 (for FAR-2827W FURUNOModelFAR-2827WUnitAntenna Unit RSB-104/105ELECTRICAL PARTS LISTSYMBOL NAME REMARKSPRI

APPENDIX AP-34Antenna unit RSB-098/099/100/101/102 (for FAR-2137S(-BB)/2837S) FURUNOModel FAR-2137S(-BB), FAR-2837SUnit Antenna Unit RSB-098/099RSB-1

APPENDIX AP-35Power Supply Unit PSU-007 (for FAR-2137S(-BB)/2837S) FURUNO Model PSU-007Unit Power Supply UnitELECTRICAL PARTS LISTSYMBOL NAME REMARKS

APPENDIX AP-36Transceiver unit RTR-082 (for FAR-2837SW) FURUNO ModelFAR-2837SWUnitTransceiver Unit RTR-082ELECTRICAL PARTS LISTSYMBOL NAME REMARKSPRI

APPENDIX AP-37Parts location Monitor unit MU-231CR (AC specification) Noise Filter(AC spec.: LF-205ADC spec.: MXB-1206-33)DC-DC Board 03P9359 (AC spe

APPENDIX AP-38Monitor unit MU-201CR (DC specification) Noise Filter(AC spec.: LF-205ADC spec.: MXB-1206-33)PWR Module RKW-12-13RE(DC spec.)(For AC sp

APPENDIX AP-39Control unit RCU-014 BUZ Board(03P9362)TrackballAssy.(TA4726N)PNL Board(03P9343) Control unit RCU-014, rear cover removed Control unit

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-71.5 Operation by the On-Screen Boxes All radar functions can be accessed by using the trackball alone. This is done by choosin

APPENDIX AP-40Transceiver unit RTR-078A/079A (for FAR-2117(-BB)/2127(-BB)/2817/2827) RFC Board(03P9346)RF PWR Board(03P9348)Diode Limiter(RU-9099)IF

APPENDIX AP-41MD Board(03P9244-B)Magnetron(MG5436)Pulse Transformer(RT-9203) Transceiver unit RTR-079A, lower half Antenna unit RSB-103 (for FAR-282

APPENDIX AP-42Transceiver unit RTR-081A (for FAR-2827W) TB Board(03P9349)PWR Board(03P9348)IF Amplifier(03P9335)Circulator(FX00-0220-00)Beneath:Isola

APPENDIX AP-43Antenna unit RSB-098/099/100/101/102 (for FAR-2137S(-BB)/2837S) TB Board(03P9349)MotorRM-7398(RSB-098, 21/26 rpm, 200/220V, 3φ)RM-7435(

APPENDIX AP-44RFC Board(03P9346)Magnetron(MG5223F)MD Board(03P9244)Pulse Transformer(RT-9773) Antenna unit RSB-098/099/100/101/102), cover opened

APPENDIX AP-45Antenna unit RSB-104/105 (for FAR-2837SW) Motor** RM-7398 (For RSB-104, 21 rpm, 200 V, 3φ, 50 Hz; For RSB-104, 26 rpm, 220 V, 3φ, 60 H

APPENDIX AP-46Transceiver unit RTR-082 (for FAR-2837SW) IF Board (03P9335)TB Board(03P9349)RFC Board(03P9346)RF PWR Board(03P9348)MD Board(03P9244)Ma

APPENDIX AP-47 0.2256 0.4444 0.6496 0.8350 0.9950 1.1248 1.2202 1.2786 1.2980 0.21980213 0.43290201 0.632803 0.8134132 0.96923215

APPENDIX AP-48Automatic Identification System AIS Nautical Mile(s) NM Bearing BRG Navigation NAV Bow Crossing Range BCR Night NIGHT B

APPENDIX AP-49Ground GND Short Pulse PULSE S Guard Zone GUARD Speed SPD Guard Zone GZ Speed Over the Ground SOG Gyro GYRO Speed Throug

iIMPORTANT NOTICES General • The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong operation or maintenance ca

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-8 Trackball marker location and guidance box indicationThe trackball marker is either a cursor (+) or an arrow ( ) depending

APPENDIX AP-506. Symbols Symbol Name Radar symbols, general (on power switch) Power symbol X Own ship marker Origin marks Fixed range rings Varia

APPENDIX AP-51 (w/line) Mark (w/line) Mark Radar map symbols, for IMO and A type radars Red Buoy Green Buoy Red Buoy Green Buoy Red Buoy

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FURUNO FAR-21x7(-BB)/28x7 SERIES E3519S01P-M SP-1SPECIFICATIONS OF MARINE RADAR/ARPA(TT) FAR-21x7(-BB)/28x7 SERIES 1. ANTENNA RADIATORS 1. Type S

FURUNO FAR-21x7(-BB)/28x7 SERIES SP-2 E3519S01P-M 3. MONITOR UNIT 1. Screen Raster scan, daylight bright, yellow or green echoes in 32 levels 2. D

FURUNO FAR-21x7(-BB)/28x7 SERIES SP-3 E3519S01P-M 4. Input data sentences ABK, ACK, ALR, BWC, BWR, DBK, DBS, DBT, DPT, DTM, GGA, GLL, HDT, M

FURUNO FAR-21x7(-BB)/28x7 SERIES SP-4 E3519S01P-M 7. COLOR 1. Display unit (MU-201/231CR) Chassis: 2.5GY5/1.5, Panel: N3.0 (fixed) 2. Monitor units

IN-1INDEX 2 2nd-trace echo rejector ... 1-74 A A/C RAIN adjustment auto... 1-29 A/

INDEX IN-2CURSOR menu ...1-10 D Dangerous target...4-5 Data sentences input ...

INDEX IN-3Past position display AIS... 4-12 TT ... 3-1

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-93. The pop-up menu attached to the MARK box is the MARK menu. To open the menu, push the right button. The menu opens in the t

INDEX IN-4acquisition zone, sleeping...3-23 acquisition zone, stabilization ...3-24 activating, deactivating ...3

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-10 [CURSOR MENU]2 TARGET DATA & ACQ/TARGET CANCEL/TT TGT DATA & ACQ/TARGET TRACK ON*1/TARGET TRACK OFF*1/REF MARK/EBL O

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-111.7 Monitor Brilliance The brilliance of the entire screen should be adjusted according to lighting conditions. Monitor brill

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-12 1.8 Display Modes This radar has the following display modes: • IMO, A type: Radar, Radar + Plotter, Anchor (Watch) • B, C

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-131.9 On-Screen Boxes and Markers 6HEAD UP TB RMMENUHDG 000.0°TANT 1 X-BAND PULSE S1PICTURE4 IR OFFES OFFEAV OF

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-14 Guidance BoxTT, AIS Functions Box TT TARGET No. 42BRG 25.5°TRNG 3.4NMR COG 264.0°TR SOG 12.3KNCPA 2.9NMTCPA 12

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-151.10 Tuning the Receiver 1.10.1 Choosing the tuning method The tuning method can be selected with the TUNE box at the top of

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-16 [HDG MENU] 1 HDG SOURCE AD-10/SERIAL 2 GC-10 SETTING 000.0° 1.10.3 Automatic tuning Select automatic tuning following sect

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-171.12 Presentation Modes This radar has the following presentation modes: Relative Motion (RM) Head-up: Unstabilized Head-up T

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ii Mandatory Action Prohibitive ActionWARNINGIndicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in d

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-18 1.12.2 Description of presentation modes Head-up mode The head-up mode is a display in which the line connecting own ship an

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-19Head-up TB (True Bearing) mode Radar echoes are shown in the same way as in the head-up mode. The difference from normal head-

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-20 Stern-up mode The stern-up mode rotates the head-up mode picture, relative and true bearings and display graphics 180°. This

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-21True motion mode Own ship and other moving objects move in accordance with their true courses and speed. In ground stabilized

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-22 [SPEED MENU] 1 SHIP SPEED LOG(BT)/LOG(WT)/ GPS/MANUAL/REF 2 MANUAL SPEED 0.0kn 3 SET DRIFT OFF/ON 1.13 Entering Own Ship

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-23• On the IMO type with AIS in use, LOG(WT), MANUAL and REF are shown in gray to indicate they are not available for selection

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-24 [PICTURE MENU] 1 INT REJECT OFF/1/2/3 2 ECHO STRETCH OFF/1/2/3 3 ECHO AVERAGE OFF/1/2/3 4 NOISE REJ OFF/ON 5 AUTO STC OFF/O

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-25 [PULSE MENU] 1 BACK 2 0.5NM S1/S2 3 0.75NM S1/S2/M1 4 1.5NM S1/S2/M1 5 3NM S2/M1/M2/M3 6 6NM M1/M2/M3/L 7 12-24NM M2/M3

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-26 1.16 Adjusting the Sensitivity The gain control adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver. The proper setting is such that

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-271.17 Reducing Sea Clutter Echoes from waves cover the central part of the display with random signals known as sea clutter. Th

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS iiiWARNINGELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDDo not open the equipment.Only qualified personnelshould work inside theequipment.Turn off the r

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-28 By trackball 1. Select SEA AUTO following the procedure in section 1.17.1. 2. Use the trackball to place the arrow in the A

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-29RAIN Place arrow inside windowto adjust A/C RAIN.Level bar(Shows A/C RAIN level.)301.18 Reducing Rain Clutter Use the AUTO

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-30 Note: The detection range is reduced when the A/C RAIN is used to show targets in rain. Generally, the amount of rain, TX pul

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-311.19 Measuring Range The range to a target may be measured three ways: with the fixed range rings, with the cursor, or with th

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-32 VRM1 VRM2 1.19.2 Measuring range by the variable range marker (VRM) There are two VRMs, No. 1 and No. 2, which a

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-331.19.3 VRM unit of measurement (B and C types) 1. Left-click the MENU box to open the menu. 2. Select 2 [MARK]. 3. Select

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-34 1.20 Measuring Bearing Use the Electronic Bearing Lines (EBLs) to take bearings of targets. There are two EBLs, No. 1 and No.

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-35 [EBL, VRM, CURSOR SET] 1 BACK 2 EBL1 REL/TRUE 3 EBL2 REL/TRUE 4 VRM1 NM/SM/km/kyd 5 VRM2 NM/SM/km/kyd 6 CURSOR BEARING

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-36 1.21 Collision Assessment by Offset EBL The origin of the EBL can be placed anywhere with the trackball to enable measureme

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-37000010020030040050060070080090100110120130140150160170180190200210220230240250260270280290300310320330340350000010020030040050

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS iv WARNINGNo one navigational aid should be relied upon for the safety of vessel and crew.The navigator has the responsibility to

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-38 1.22 Measuring Range and Bearing Between Two Targets By keyboard 1. Press the [EBL OFFSET] key. Operate the trackball to pl

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-391.23 Target Alarm The target alarm serves to alert the navigator to targets (ships, landmasses, etc.) entering a specific area

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-40 Note 1: If you wish to create a target alarm zone having a 360-degree coverage around own ship, set point "B" in al

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-41 [ALARM] 1 BACK 2 TARGET ALARM MODE IN/OUT 3 TARGET ALARM LEVEL 1/2/3/4 4 WATCH ALARM OFF/6M/10M/ 12M/15M/20M 5 ALARM SOU

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-42 CursorPut cursor where desiredand do appropriateOFF CENTER procedure Off-centered display1.24 Off-Centering the Displa

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-431.25 Interference Rejector Mutual radar interference may occur in the vicinity of another shipborne radar operating in the sam

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-44 1.27 Echo Averaging The echo averaging feature effectively reduces sea clutter. Echoes received from stable targets such as s

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-45 [PICTURE MENU] 1 INT REJECT OFF/1/2/3 2 ECHO STRETCH OFF/1/2/3 3 ECHO AVERAGE OFF/1/2/3 4 NOISE REJ OFF/ON 5 AUTO STC OFF/ON

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-46 1.29 Wiper The wiper feature automatically reduces the brilliance of weak signals (noise, sea clutter, rain clutter, etc.) an

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-471.30 Target Trails The trails of the radar echoes of targets may be displayed in the form of synthetic afterglow. Target trail

vTABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ... xi PROGRAM NUMB

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-48 1.30.2 Trail time Trail time, the trail plotting interval, may be selected as follows: 1. Select the arrow in the TRAIL MOD

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-491.30.4 Saving, copying target trails By turning on the functions TRAIL RESTART and TRAIL COPY, you may continue painting targ

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-50 The relationship between trail restart and trail copy depends on their status, as shown in the table below. Trail restart T

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-511.30.7 Longer trails (B, C and W types) In addition to the trail times mentioned in section 1.30.2, you may also extend trail

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-52 PIlines1.30.11 Preventing sea clutter in true trails You can prevent the display of sea clutter in true trails about your sh

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-53PI 1 ON032.0°T5.60NMPI line orientationPI line interval [PI LINE] 1 BACK 2 PI LINE BEARING REL/TRUE 3 PI LINE 1/2/3/6 4

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-54 1.31.4 Maximum number of PI lines to display The maximum number of PI lines to display may be selected from 1, 2, 3 or 6 lin

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-551.32 Origin Mark You can mark any prominent target or a point of particular interest using the origin mark feature. Twenty ori

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-56 7. With the cursor choosing the MARK box, Select mark number desired ("ORIGIN MARK(No.)" selected at step 4) or or

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-571.32.2 Origin mark stabilization Origin marks may be geographically fixed (ground stabilized) or moving (sea stabilized). 1.

TABLE OF CONTENTS vi1.22 Measuring Range and Bearing Between Two Targets ...1-38 1.23 Target Alarm...

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-58 1.33 Zoom The zoom function enlarges an area of interest as large as twice the normal viewing size, in the text window. To us

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-591.34 Markers 1.34.1 Heading line The heading line is a line from the own ship position to the outer edge of the radar display

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-60 1.34.4 Own ship symbol The own ship symbol marks own position on the display. It can be turned on or off and its configurati

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-61 [BARGE INFORMATION] 1 BACK 2 BARGE MARK OFF/ON 3 BARGE SIZE LENGTH 0ft WIDTH 0ft 4 ARRANGEMENT 4 9

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-62 1.35 Automatic Picture Setup According to Navigation Purpose Every time your navigating environment or task changes, you mus

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-63Picture setup options and default settings for X-band (12 kW/25 kW) and S-band (30 kW) radars 1 INT REJECT 2 ECHO STRETCH 3 E

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-64 [PICTURE MENU] 1 INT REJECT OFF/1/2/3 2 ECHO STRETCH OFF/1/2/3 3 ECHO AVERAGE OFF/1/2/3 4 NOISE REJ OFF/ON 5 AUTO STC OFF/O

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-65 [CONDITION MENU] 1 BACK 2 SEA CONDITION 1/2/3/4/5 3 ANT HEIGHT 5/7.5/10/15/20/ 25/30/35/40/45/ more50m 4 LOW LEVEL ECHO 0

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-66 9. Select 3 ANT HEIGHT. 10. Select appropriate radar antenna height (above the waterline). 11. If necessary, open the menu,

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-67 [PICTURE SELECT] 1 BACK 2 PICTURE SELECT PICTURE1 OFF/ON PICTURE2 OFF/ON PICTURE3 OFF/ON PICTURE4 OFF/ON NEA

TABLE OF CONTENTS vii1.39 Brilliance of Screen Data... 1-75

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-68 [CUSTOMIZE•TEST] 1 BACK 2 [DATA BOX] 3 [F1] 4 [F2] 5 [F3] 6 [F4] 7 [OPERATION] 8 [TEST] [F1] 1 BACK 2 [ECHO] 3 [STD KEY]

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-69 [ECHO] 1 BACK 2 PICTURE/ IR ES/ EAV/ NOISE REJ/ ANT SELECT/ PULSE LENGTH/ A/C SEA SELECT/ AUTO RAIN SELECT/ TUNE

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-70 5. Select "2". 6. Select function desired then push the scrollwheel or left button. 7. Push the right button twic

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-71Description of function key programs (con’t from previous page) Item Description [TT•AIS] DISP TT Activates/deactivates TT. D

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-72 [OS POSN MENU] 1 NAV AID GPS1/GPS2/ DEAD RECKONING/ LAN 2 MANUAL L/L 00°00.00 N 000°00.00 W 3 SIO DATA LAN OUTPUTOFF/O

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-734. If you have selected DEAD RECKONING do the following to enter position manually. For GPS1 or GPS2, go to step 6. a) Selec

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-74 1.38 Second-trace Echoes In certain situations, echoes from very distance targets may appear as false echoes (second-trace ec

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-751.39 Brilliance of Screen Data You can adjust relative brilliance levels of various markers and alphanumeric readouts display

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-76 [ALARM] 1 BACK 2 TARGET ALARM MODE IN/OUT 3 TARGET ALARM MODE 1/2/3/4 4 WATCH ALARM OFF/6M/10M/ 12M/15M/20M 5 ALARM SOU

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-77 [NAV DATA] 1 BACK 2 DEPTH OFF/m/ft 3 DEPTH GRAPH SCALE 10/20/50/ 100/200/500 4 DEPTH MARK 000 5 CURRENT OFF/ON 6 WIND O