Furuno NATVET 1824C User Manual

ixSingle-unit NavNet system (GD-1920C) Network SounderETR-6/10NETR-30NGPS receiverGP-310B/320B12 - 24 VDCOther NavNet Unit(Model 1834C, etc.)Display

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-351. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Press the WAYPOINTS/ROUTES soft key. 3. Press the CREATE VOYAGE-BASED ROUTE so

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-36 7. Enter interval desired with the Trackball and the alphanumeric keys. Press the START LOG and RETURN soft keys followed

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-37001 34°44.111'N135°21.134'W001WPT002 34°43.432'N135°41.456'W002WPT003 34°14.124'N135°21.567&apo

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-38 Inserting a waypoint from the plotter display Inserting a waypoint before first waypoint or after last waypoint in a route

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-397. Operate the Trackball to place the cursor on the waypoint you want to remove from the route. 8. Press the REMOVE WPT s

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-40 Navigating to a single quick point 1. Place the cursor on an existing waypoint (GOTO WPT soft key appears) or a new locat

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-416. Press the GOTO soft key, and the plotter display appears. For either of the above methods, a solid light-blue line wit

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-42 SELECT SERVICESELECT PORTSPort services (NavChart )Port list (NavChart , Italy)TMTMFUELWATEROTHER UTILITIESREPAIRGENERAL

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-433.10.4 Following a route Selecting the route to follow 1. Press the MENU key to open the menu. 2. Press the WAYPOINTS/ROUT

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-44 Restarting navigation When you steer to avoid an obstacle or the vessel drifts, you may go off your intended course, as in

x Two-unit NavNet system Radar Antenna UnitORGPS Receiver GP-310B/320BRadar, plotter dataRadar, plotter dataRadar Antenna UnitORGPS Receiver GP-310B/

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-45Setting speed for ETA calculation Speed, which may be input manually or automatically, is required to calculate ETA (Estima

1-11. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW This chapter provides the basic information needed to get you started using your radar, video plotter. 1.1 Operating

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-2 Soft keys The function of the five soft keys changes according to the operation. Their labels for their current functions

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-31.1.2 Remote controller Operating distance90°: Up to 5 m±45°: Up to 3 mReplace the batteries (AA) when the distance from w

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-4 1.2 Inserting a Chart Card Your unit reads SD cards, in the following formats: Navionics GOLD Chart cards or C-MAP NT+/N

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-51.3 Turning the Unit On/Off Press the POWER/BRILL key to turn the unit on. A beep sounds and then the equipment shows the

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-6 1.4 Display Brilliance, Panel Brilliance, Hue You can adjust display brilliance, panel brilliance and hue as shown below

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-71.4.2 Hue You may select the colors for the radar and plotter displays as below. 1. Press the POWER/BRILL key momentari

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-8 1.5 Selecting a Display 1.5.1 Display modes If you have a radar, navigator, network sounder and external video source (v

iSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNINGELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDDo not open the equipment.Only qualified personnelshould work inside theequipment.Turn off the ra

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-91.5.2 Selecting a display 1. Press the DISP key to show the display screen selection window. The icons of modes not avail

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-10 1.5.3 Switching control in combination and overlay screens A soft key is provided in relevant combination and overlay s

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-111.5.4 Selecting image source When more than one network radar or network sounder is connected to the equipment, you may

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-12 1.6 Trackball, Cursor The Trackball functions to shift the cursor, for measurement of range and bearing to a location (r

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-131.7 Entering the MOB Mark, Setting MOB as Destination The MOB mark functions to mark man overboard position. You can ins

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-14 1.8 Data Boxes Data boxes, providing navigation data, may be shown on any full-screen display. Up to six data boxes (two

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-151.9 Function Keys The function keys provide for one-touch execution of a desired function. The default function key setti

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-161.10 Simulation Display The simulation display, for use by service technicians for demonstration purposes, provides simul

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-17NavNet radar antenna-generated echoes (not available with the GD-1920C) 1. Select GET RADAR SIMULATION DATA, then press

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-18This page intentionally left blank.

ii TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ...vi A Word to the Owner of the Model 18x4C/19x4C Series Marine Radar, GD-

2-12. RADAR OPERATION This chapter covers radar operation, including the ARP (Auto Plotter) function. ARP requires a Model 18x4C/19x4C series networ

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-22.3 Tuning The radar receiver can be tuned automatically or manually, and the default tuning method is automatic. If you requir

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-3Adjusting the FTC (When the radar source is the 17x4 series radar) To suppress rain clutter from heavy storms or scattered rain

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-42.5.2 Adjusting the A/C SEA A/C SEA should be adjusted so that the clutter is broken up into small dots, and small targets beco

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-52.7 Range Scale The range setting determines the size of the area (in nautical miles) that will appear on your display. In addi

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-6Shown when radar source is the Model18x4/19x4 seriesradar. Not shownotherwise.SIGNALPROCESSRETURN359.9 ˚R 11.70nm+I. REJOFFE.

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-7Heading LineNorth MarkerHead-up displayHeadingLineNorthMarkerCourse-up displayHeading LineNorthNorth-up displayHeading LineNo

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-82.10 Measuring the Range You can measure the range to a radar target three ways: by the range rings, by the cursor, and by the

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-92.10.3 Measuring range by VRM 1. Press the EBL/VRM key to display the EBL/VRM soft keys. 2. Press the VRM1 ON (dotted ring VR

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-102.11 Measuring the Bearing There are two ways to measure the bearing to a target: by the cursor, and by the EBL (Electronic b

iii2.23.3 Setting watchman stand-by interval...2-24 2.24 Suppressing Second-trace Echoes ...

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-112.12 Erasing the Heading Line, North Marker The heading line indicates the ship's heading in all presentation modes. It

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-121. If not displayed, press the HIDE/SHOW key to show the radar soft keys. 2. Press the SIGNAL PROC. soft key. Shown when r

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-13ZOOM &D. BOX12/HU 3nmLP319. 9°MZoom areaZoom windowRequires optionalARP Board inModel 18x4/19x4 seriesnetwork radar.No

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-14 CursorPlace cursorwhere desired.Press the MANUAL soft key.SHIFTAUTO SHIP SPEED 15 2.16 Shifting the Picture Own ship positio

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-152.17 Using the Offset EBL The offset EBL can be used to predict a potential collision course. It can also be used to measure

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-162.17.2 Measuring range & bearing between two targets The procedure which follows shows how to measure the range and beari

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-172.18 Echo Trails Echo trails are simulated afterglow of target echoes that represent their movements relative or true to own s

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-182.18.2 Starting echo trails 1. If not displayed, press the HIDE/SHOW key to show the radar soft keys. 2. Press the TARGET

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-192.18.5 Echo trail mode Echo trails can be shown in Relative or True motion. (True trails require heading and speed inputs.)

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-202.20 Echo Averaging The echo average feature, which requires a Model 18x4/19x4 series network radar, effectively suppresses s

iv 4.2.1 How the automatic sounder works ...4-6 4.2.2 Types of automatic sounder modes...

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-212.21 Outputting TLL Data Target position data can be output to units of the network and shown on their plotter screen with the

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-222.22 Guard Alarm The guard alarm allows the operator to set the desired range and bearing for a guard zone. When ships, island

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-23Note 1: When the radar range is less than the guard zone range “G1 (G2) IN” or “G1 (G2) OUT” changes to “G1 (G2) ***.” The gua

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-24Note: When the watchman is activated and no guard zone is active, the message “PLEASE SET GUARD ZONE. PUSH ANY KEY TO CONTINUE

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-252.25 Waypoint Marker A waypoint marker, showing the location of the destination waypoint set on the plotter, may be inscribed

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-262.26 ARP, TTM Operation When the radar source is an ARP-equipped Model 18x4/19x4 series network radar, you can manually and a

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-272.26.1 Activating/deactivating ARP, TTM 1. Press the MENU key followed by the ARP SETUP soft key to show the ARP SETUP menu. E

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-28Automaticacquisitionarea45° port45° starboard2.0-2.5nmAutomatic acquisition area 2. Press the TARGET soft key. 3. Pla

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-29CANCEL ALL TARGETS▲▼YESNO Cancel all targets window2.26.3 Displaying target number (ARP, TTM) Target number can be shown fo

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-302.26.5 Setting vector attributes (ARP) What is a vector? A vector is a line extending from a tracked target which shows estim

v8. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING . ...8-1 8.1 Preventive Maintenance...8-1 8

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-312.26.6 Displaying past position (ARP) This ARP can display time-spaced dots (maximum ten dots) marking the past positions of

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-32TARGETTRAILTLLOUTPUTTARGET INFORETURN359.9 ˚R 11.70nm+No.01 VECTOR TRUE 15minCSE 359.9˚T SPD 12.5ktCPA 2.21nm TCPA 1

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-33Follow the steps shown below to set the CPA/TCPA alarm range: 1. Press the MENU key followed by the ARP SETUP soft key. 2. Op

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-342.27 Interpreting the Radar Display 2.27.1 False echoes Occasionally echo signals appear on the screen at positions where the

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-35RadarantennaRadarmastShadow sector Funnels, stacks, masts, or derricks in the path of the antenna block the radar beam. If the

2. RADAR OPERATION 2-36General procedure for detecting SART response 1. Use the range scale of 6 or 12 nm as the spacing between the SART responses

3-13. PLOTTER OPERATION 3.1 Plotter Displays You may show the plotter display over the entire screen, in the overlay screen with the radar display,

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-2 359. 9°M 359. 9 °M 79. 9°F NU 19. 9kt 99. 9nm 345 ftBearing t

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-33.1.2 Nav graphic display The nav graphic display shows the compass display or the wind display depending on the setting of

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-4 Reading the XTE (cross-track error) monitor The XTE monitor, located below the compass rose, shows the distance you are off

vi FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the Model 18x4C/19x4C Series Marine Radar, GD-1920C Color Video Plotter FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for pu

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-5Anemometer display The anemometer display shows mostly the same data as the compass display. The wind meter in the center of

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-6 3.1.3 Highway display The highway display, shown in the combination display of radar/compass/highway and plotter/compass/hi

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-73.1.4 Nav data display The nav data display provides comprehensive navigation data, and it is shown in a three-screen combi

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-8 3.2 Presentation Mode Three types of presentation modes are provided for the plotter display: north-up, course-up and auto

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-93.3 Shifting the Display The plotter display can be shifted as below. 1. Use the Trackball to locate the cursor at a scree

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-10 3.5.2 Indices and chart enlargement When the RANGE key is operated, you will see several frames appear on the chart. Thes

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-113.5.3 Navionics charts Data for aids to navigation Selected Navionics charts can show buoy and lighthouse data. Simply plac

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-12 34 24. 3456 N 359.9 NU124 24. 3456 W 59.9kt 024nm+Time: 04:35Speed (KT): 0.45ftAngle ( ): 14221/08/02 +00

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-13FIND function When the OBJECT INFORMATION window is shown, objects can be listed according to their categories. 1. Pres

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-14 3.5.4 C-MAP charts Cursor and data display Besides its fundamental functions of providing position data, the cursor can al

vii• Bright 10.4” screen visible even under direct sunlight. • User friendly operation with combination of discrete keys, soft keys, alphanumeric

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-15Icon data You may place the cursor on any icon to find information about the selected icon. 1. For example, place the cur

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-16 Color whiteHeight 7. 00 MetersLight characteristic occultingXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXNavigation mark, fixed Light. S

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-17ObjectsPort area Port/Marine Fuel station Water Electricity Showers Public toilets Public telephoneC-map

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-18 3.6 Working with Track Your ship’s track is plotted on the screen using navigation data fed from position-fixing equipment

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-1910. Use the Trackball to select one of the following: ON or OFF (no ARP or AIS): Turn on or off target tracks ARP ONLY (ARP

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-20 TRACK COLOR▲REDYELLOWGREEN LIGHT BLUEPURPLEBLUEWHITE▼ Own ship track color window 4. Use the Trackball to select th

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-215. Press the ENTER soft key. 6. Press the MENU key to close the menu. Track plotting interval 1. Press the MENU key follo

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-22 5. Push the ENTER soft key or the ENTER knob. You are asked if you are sure to change the track memory capacity. 6. Push

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-23ERASE TRK BY COLOR▲~ RED{ YELLOW{ GREEN { LIGHT BLUE{ PURPLE{ BLUE{ WHITE▼ Erase track by color window 3. Use the Trackball

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-24 3.7.2 Changing mark attributes You can select the shape, size and color for marks on the MARKS & LINES menu. 1. Pres

viiiSYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS All NavNet products incorporate a “network circuit board” to integrate each NavNet product on board through an optional LAN

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-25MARKS & LINESEDITRETURNMARKS/LINES COLOR YELLOWMARKS SHAPELINES STYLE.MARKS SIZE LARGESHIP'S TRACK STATUSTRAC

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-26 5. Move the cursor to the bottom right-hand corner of the area which you want to erase marks and lines from. 6. Press th

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-27NEW WPTSELECT MARKCOORD TYPEN< - - >SE< - - >WSAVERETURN▲ 34°44.000'N135°21.000'W359.9°

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-28 Note: You cannot change the shape and color of a waypoint when the proximity alarm radius for it is other than “zero.” To

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-29Entering a waypoint from the waypoint list You can manually enter waypoint position from the waypoint list as follows: 1.

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-30 Editing a waypoint from the plotter display You may edit waypoints from the plotter display as follows: 1. Press the MENU

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-31Erasing a waypoint from the menu 1. Press the MENU key followed by the WAYPOINTS/ROUTES and WAYPOINTS soft key to open the

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-32 5. Use the Trackball to select LARGE, SMALL or OFF. LARGE: Shows mark in actual shape. SMALL: Displays all waypoints wit

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-333.9 Routes Often a trip from one place to another involves several course changes, requiring a series of route points (wayp

3. PLOTTER OPERATION 3-34 NEWROUTEPLOTLOCAL LISTALPHA LISTCONECTCANCELROUTE NAMECOMMENT0 0 1 New route entry screen 5. If desired you can