Furuno FAR-28x7 Series User Manual

MARINE RADAR/ARPAFAR-28x7 SeriesFAR-21x7(-BB) SeriesBack

TABLE OF CONTENTS viii 3.5 Automatic Acquisition ... 3-

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-74 [NAV DATA] 1 BACK 2 DEPTH OFF/m/ft 3 DEPTH GRAPH SCALE 10/20/50/ 100/200/500 4 DEPTH MARK 000m 5 CURRENT OFF/ON 6 WIND

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-75Nav data menu description Item Description 2 DEPTH Chooses unit of depth measurement, or turn depth indication off. 3 DEPTH G

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-76 [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 O

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-7710. Roll the wheel to choose zoom display format and then push the wheel or the left button. REL: Zoom display moves in relat

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-78 [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

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-79Operation menu items Item No. Description Options 2 WHEEL DRIVE Choose how to cycle data when using the wheel. NORMAL: Cycl

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-80 1.43 Alarms When error is detected, the appropriate alarm indication appears (in red) and the audible alarm sounds. Silence t

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-81Alarm description (con’t from previous page) Warning Audible alarm Visual alarm To quit alarm status EPFS failure Continuous

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-82 [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 1-834. Roll the wheel to choose an alarm to output and then push the wheel or the left button. The alarm chosen is underlined. 5.

TABLE OF CONTENTS ix4.5 Activating Targets...4-6

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-84 [ANT INFORMATION] ANT NO 1 BAND : X-BAND MODEL : 12 UP POS : FORE ANT NO 2 BAND : X-BAND MODEL : 25 UP

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-851.45 Cursor Data Cursor data can be shown in range and bearing from own ship, latitude and longitude position or cursor’s X-Y

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-86 1.46 Performance Monitor A performance monitor is required for a radar installed on vessels of 300 GT and upward engaged in i

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-87The range scale is automatically set to 24 nm. The radar screen will show one or two arcs. If the radar transmitter and receiv

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-88 1.47 Wiper The wiper feature automatically suppresses the brilliance of weak signals (noise, sea clutter, rain clutter, etc.)

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-89010203040506070809101.48 Own Ship Symbol Own ship symbol ( ) may be inscribed on the screen as below. You may enter ten such

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-90 1.49 Color and Brilliance Sets This radar provides four sets of color and brilliance sets to match any ambient lighting cond

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-915. Roll the wheel to choose 2 BKGD COLOR and then push the wheel or the left button. 6. Roll the wheel to choose background

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-92 1.51 Switching Hub HUB-100 (option) The HUB-100 provides switching for a card interface unit and multiple processor units (m

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,

TABLE OF CONTENTS x 5.9.3 Choosing track color ... 5-14 5.9.4 Era

2. RADAR OBSERVATION 2-2 X-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 2-4 Virtual 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 2-6 2.3.2 Showing SART marks on the radar display This radar is equipped with a feature which optimally sets up the radar for S

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

2. RADAR OBSERVATION 2-8 2.4 RACON A RACON is a radar beacon which emits radar receivable signals in the radar frequency spectrum (X- or S-band). The

3-13. ARP OPERATION 3.1 Usage Precautions • This function is designed to meet the IMO requirements of both ARPA and ATA, and the desired function i

3. ARP OPERATION 3-2 3.2 Controls for ARP Keyboard The ARP uses the keys shown below. ACQONMENUOFFVRMA/C SEAA/C RAINMODE3LINEINDEX6OFF21HLCENTEROFF45

3. ARP OPERATION 3-33.3 Activating, Deactivating ARP To activate or deactivate the ARP: 1. Roll the trackball to place the arrow in the ARP ACQ MOD

xiFOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the FAR-28x7/FAR-21x7(-BB) Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FAR-28x7/FAR-21x7(-BB) Series Radar. We ar

3. ARP OPERATION 3-4 4. Push the left button to enter the reference mark. (The mark may also be entered by pressing the [ENTER MARK] key on the full

3. ARP OPERATION 3-5 [ARP TARGET MENU] 1 ARP SELECT MANUAL100/ AUTO 25/ AUTO 50/ AUTO 75/ AUTO 100 2 ALL CANCEL 3 REF TARGET VECTOR OFF/ON 3

3. ARP OPERATION 3-6 [ARP TARGET MENU] 1 ARP SELECT MANUAL100/ AUTO 25/ AUTO 50/ AUTO 75/ AUTO 100 2 ALL CANCEL 3 REF TARGET VECTOR OFF/ON

3. ARP OPERATION 3-7 [ARP TARGET MENU] 1 ARP SELECT MANUAL100/ AUTO 25/ AUTO 50/ AUTO 75/ AUTO 100 2 ALL CANCEL 3 REF TARGET VECTOR3.6 Manua

3. ARP OPERATION 3-8 The plotting symbol is drawn by broken lines during the initial acquisition stage. A vector appears in about one minute after ac

3. ARP OPERATION 3-93.7 ARP Symbols and ARP Symbol Attributes 3.7.1 ARP symbols The symbols used in this equipment comply with IEC 60872-1. Item S

3. ARP OPERATION 3-10 Other ARP symbols Item Symbol Status Remarks Trial maneuver T (flashing) Bottom center Appears during execution of a tri

3. ARP OPERATION 3-11 [ARP•AIS] 1 BACK 2 GUARD ZONE STAB STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 3 GUARD POLYGON OFF/STAB GND/ STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 4 [TRIAL MANEUVE

3. ARP OPERATION 3-12 3.7.5 Auto target track (A, B, C and W types) You may “reuse” ARP target numbers 1-15 when an ARP target having one of those t

3. ARP OPERATION 3-133.8 Displaying Target Data The ARP mode provides the full functionality of ARP as required by the IMO Resolution A.823(19) and

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. ARP OPERATION 3-14 000010020030040050060070080090100110120130140150160170180190200210220230240250260270280290300310320330340350Target selected for

3. ARP OPERATION 3-15 [TARGET LIST (1/1)] SORT BY CPA 1 BACK 2 ARP TARGET No: 001 BRG 16.5°T RNG 2.05 NM CPA 0.17NM TCPA>99.59M3 ARP T

3. ARP OPERATION 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 CPA, TC

3. ARP OPERATION 3-173.9 Vector Modes Target vectors can be displayed relative to own ship's heading (Relative) or north (True). 3.9.1 Descrip

3. ARP OPERATION 3-18 3.9.2 Vector motion and length Vectors may be displayed in true or relative motion. Vector time (or the length of vectors) can

3. ARP OPERATION 3-193.10 Past Position Display The ARP displays equally time-spaced dots marking the past positions of any targets being tracked.

3. ARP OPERATION 3-20 [ARP•AIS] 1 BACK 2 GUARD ZONE STAB STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 5 GUARD POLYGON OFF/STAB GND/ STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 4 [TRIAL MANEUV

3. ARP OPERATION 3-21 [SPEED MENU] 1 SHIP SPEED LOG(BT)/LOG(WT)/ GPS/MANUAL/REF 2 MANUAL SPEED 0.0kt 3 SET DRIFT OFF/ON 3.11 Set and Drift S

3. ARP OPERATION 3-22 3.12 Setting CPA/TCPA Alarm Ranges The ARP continuously monitors the predicted range at the Closest Point of Approach (CPA) an

3. ARP OPERATION 3-233.12.2 Acknowledging CPA/TCPA alarm To acknowledge and silence the CPA/TCPA alarm, press the [ALARM ACK] key on the keyboard, o

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

3. ARP OPERATION 3-24 3.13 Setting a Guard Zone When a target transits the operator-set guard zone, the buzzer sounds and the indication GUARD appea

3. ARP OPERATION 3-25When an ARP or AIS target violates the guard zone, the message “GUARD” appears (in red) at the right side of the display and the

3. ARP OPERATION 3-26 [ARP•AIS] 1 BACK 2 GUARD ZONE STAB STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 3 GUARD POLYGON OFF/STAB GND/ STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 4 [TRIAL MANEUV

3. ARP OPERATION 3-274. Roll the wheel to choose OFF, STAB GND, STAB HDG or STAB NORTH as appropriate and then the push the wheel or the left button

3. ARP OPERATION 3-28 Target full alarm When the memory becomes full, the memory full status is indicated by “TARGET-FULL(AUTO+MAN)” and the relevant

3. ARP OPERATION 3-293.15 Trial Maneuver The trial maneuver feature simulates the effect on all tracked targets against own ship's maneuver with

3. ARP OPERATION 3-30 [ARP•AIS] 1 BACK 2 GUARD ZONE STAB STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 4 GUARD POLYGON OFF/STAB GND/ STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 4 [TRIAL MANEUV

3. ARP OPERATION 3-31 [TRIAL MANEUVER] 1 BACK 2 TRIAL OFF/STATIC/DYNAMIC3 TRIAL SPEED RATE 0kt 0.00kt/s 0kt 0.00kt/s 4 TRIAL TURN RATE 0kt 0.0°/s

3. ARP OPERATION 3-32 11. Roll the wheel to choose the course setting box. Use the wheel to set the course: Roll the wheel to choose location; push t

3. ARP OPERATION 3-33 [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 [ARP T

xiv PROGRAM NUMBER PC Board Program No. Version No. MAIN 035-9204 02.** (Merchant) / 50.** (Fishing) RFC 035-9202 01.** KEY(REMOTE) 035-9203 01

3. ARP OPERATION 3-34 5. Roll the wheel to choose 2 ARP TEST START and then push the wheel or the left button to start the test. An alert “XX” fli

3. ARP OPERATION 3-353.17 Criteria for Selecting Targets for Tracking The FURUNO ARP video processor detects targets in midst of noise and discrimin

3. ARP OPERATION 3-36 This land outline is used to inhibit further acquisition and tracking of ship-sized echoes beyond the closest coast outline. Fi

3. ARP OPERATION 3-373.18 Factors Affecting ARP Functions Sea returns If the radar anti-clutter control is adjusted properly, there is no serious ef

3. ARP OPERATION 3-38 Blind and shadow sectors Radar shadow or blind areas caused by obstructions aboard ship, for example, funnels and masts, in the

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 4-2 [ARP•AIS] 1 BACK 2 GUARD ZONE STAB STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 3 GUARD POLYGON OFF/STAB GND/ STAB HDG/STAB NORTH 4 [TRIAL MANEUVE

4. AIS OPERATION 4-34.3 Turning AIS Display On/Off 1. Roll the trackball to choose the AIS DISP box at the right side of the screen. AIS OFF DIS

4. AIS OPERATION 4-4 [AIS TARGET MENU] 1 SLEEP ALL TRGTS 5 ACTIVATE ALL TRGTS 6 AUTO DISP MESSAGES OFF/ON 7 [RECEIVED MESSAGES] 5 [TRANSMIT MESSAG

4. AIS OPERATION 4-55. Roll the wheel to choose appropriate navigation status number referring to the information below. Push the wheel. 00: Underw

xvSYSTEM CONFIGURATION See page xvi for detailed information about antenna units and radiators. With FURUNO-supplied monitor ANTENNA UNIT(Performanc

4. AIS OPERATION 4-6 4.5 Activating Targets When you convert a sleeping target to an activated target, that target’s course and speed are shown with

4. AIS OPERATION 4-7 [AIS TARGET MENU] 1 SLEEP ALL TRGTS 2 ACTIVATE ALL TRGTS 3 AUTO DISP MESSAGES OFF/ON 4 [RECEIVED MESSAGES] 5 [TRANSMIT MESSAGE

4. AIS OPERATION 4-8 4.7 Displaying Target Data You may display an AIS target’s data by selecting it on the display. 4.7.1 Basic data By keyboard

4. AIS OPERATION 4-94.7.2 Detailed target data 1. Roll the trackball to place the cursor on the desired AIS target in the data box at the right sid

4. AIS OPERATION 4-10 4.8 AIS Symbol Attributes You may adjust the brilliance and choose the size and color of the AIS symbol. 4.8.1 AIS symbol bril

4. AIS OPERATION 4-11 [AIS SYMBOL] 1 BACK 2 AIS SYMBOL COLOR RED/GRN/BLU/YEL/ CYA/MAG/WHT 3 AIS SYMBOL SIZE SMALL/STD/LARGE 4 ROT TAG LIMIT 00

4. AIS OPERATION 4-12 4.9 Past Position Display The past position display shows equally time-spaced dots marking past positions of activated AIS tar

4. AIS OPERATION 4-13 [AIS SYMBOL] 1 BACK 2 AIS SYMBOL COLOR RED/GRN/BLU/YEL/ CYA/MAG/WHT 3 AIS SYMBOL SIZE SMALL/STD/LARGE 4 ROT TAG LIMIT 00

4. AIS OPERATION 4-14 4.10 Lost Target A target is declared a lost target when it fails to produce data for six minutes or five reporting intervals,

4. AIS OPERATION 4-15 [AIS SYMBOL] 1 BACK 2 AIS SYMBOL COLOR RED/GRN/BLU/YEL/ CYA/MAG/WHT 3 AIS SYMBOL SIZE SMALL/STD/LARGE 4 ROT TAG LIMIT 000

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION xvi Antenna unit FAR-2117, FAR-2117-BB, FAR-2127, FAR-2127-BB, FAR-2827 RSB-096 (24 rpm) RSB-097 (42 rpm) FAR-2137S, FAR-2137S-

4. AIS OPERATION 4-16 [FUSION] 1 BACK 2 FUSION TARGET OFF/ON 3 GAP 0.000NM 4 RANGE 0.000NM 5 BEARING 00.0° 6 SPEED 0.0KT 7 COURSE 0.0° 4.12 F

4. AIS OPERATION 4-17When the fusion criteria is met, the ARP symbol is erased and only the AIS symbol is displayed. Further, “ARPA FUSION” appears a

4. AIS OPERATION 4-18 [STATIC DATA] 1 BACK TYPE OF SHIP 000 CALL SIGN ZQ1234501 NAME FURUNOVOYAGER EXT GPS ANT POSN A: 000m B: 000m C: 00m

4. AIS OPERATION 4-19 [TRANSMIT MESSAGE] 1 BACK 2 ADDRESS TYPE ADDRESSED/BROADCAST3 MESSAGE TYPE SAFETY/BINARY 4 MMSI NO. 000000000 5 CHANNEL A/B

4. AIS OPERATION 4-20 10. Roll the wheel to choose the channel to transmit your message over: A, B, A or B, or A and B. Push the wheel after making y

4. AIS OPERATION 4-21 [AIS TARGET MENU] 1 SLEEP ALL TRGTS 2 ACTIVATE ALL TRGTS 3 AUTO DISP MESSAGES OFF/ON 4 [RECEIVED MESSAGES] 5 [TRANSMIT MESSAG

4. AIS OPERATION 4-22 NAME: FURUNO CALL: 112233 STORM WARNING VICINITY OF 35°N 135°W Example of received AIS message (max. 180 characte

4. AIS OPERATION 4-234.15 AIS System Messages AIS system messages are displayed at the bottom right corner of the screen. The table below shows the

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5-15. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5.1 General The video plotter • Plots own and other ships’ tracks. (Plotting of other ships’ tracks not available on

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION xviiBlackbox type ANTENNA UNIT(Performance Monitor PM-51 built inFAR-2137S-BB)FAR-2137S-BB/FR-2167DS-BBPROCESSOR UNITRPU-013Sub

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-2 Sample video plotter display 00001002003004005006007008009010011012013014015016017018019020021022023024025026027028029

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 5-4 5.4.2 Inscribing radar map marks and lines 1. Roll the trackball to choose the MARK box at the left side of the disp

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-5• To continue entering the same mark or line (with the guidance box showing “MARK / EXIT”), roll the trackball to choo

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-6 5.5 Erasing Radar Map Marks and Lines A total of 3,000 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 5-8 5.6 Radar Map Corrections 5.6.1 Radar map correction When there is positional error between the radar screen and rad

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-94. Roll the wheel to choose ON and then push the wheel or the left button. “ALIGN” appears (in red) next to cursor pos

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. This

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-114. Roll the wheel to choose ON and then push the wheel or the left button. “ALIGN” appears (in red) next to cursor po

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION xviii Console type RCN-001/RCN-002 ANTENNA UNIT(Performance Monitor PM-51 built in)TRANSCEIVER UNITRTR-082 For FAR-2837SWFAR-213

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-12 5.8 Hiding/Showing Graphics on the Video Plotter Display 1. Roll the trackball to choose the MENU box at the rig

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-135.9 Track 5.9.1 Plotting own ship’s track A total of 6,000 points are allotted for storage of own ship’s track, marks

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-14 5.9.2 Plotting other ships’ track (A, B, C and W types) The tracks of 15 targets (other ships) can be recorded. The

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-155.9.4 Erasing track The display may become full of track when, for example, own ship traces the same route several tim

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-16 5.10 Marks and Lines You can inscribe marks on the display to denote important points, for example, a buoy or a wreck

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-176. With the MARK box selected, roll the wheel to choose mark desired and then push the left button. See the list on p

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-18 5.11 Erasing Marks and Lines Up to 6,000 points of own ship’s track, marks and lines may be entered. When this amoun

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-195.11.2 Erasing all marks and lines To erase all plotter marks and lines from the memory, follow the procedure below.

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-20 5.12 Waypoints A particular location is known as a “waypoint,” whether it be a starting point, a destination point or

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-21 [NAV LINE•WPT (1/2)] 1 BACK 2 NAV LINE DATA OFF/EXT DATA/ INTERNAL DATA/ WPT MARK* 3 NAV LINE SELECT - - FORW

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

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-22 [WPT SET] 1 BACK 2 WPT NO. SELECT 000 3 WPT NAME 4 WPT L/L 00°00.000 N 000°00.000 E 5 CLEAR DATA 3. Roll the

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-23 [WPT SET] 1 BACK 2 WPT NO. SELECT 000 3 WPT NAME 4 WPT L/L 00°00.000 N 000°00.000 E 5 CLEAR DATA 5.12.2 Edit

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-24 5.12.3 Erasing waypoints Waypoints may be erased individually or collectively. Note that a waypoint cannot be erased

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-25 [WPT LIST (1/25)] 1 BACK (L=TOP) 001 001 34°42.110 N 136°31.580 E 002 002 33°97.690 N 134°64.350 E 003

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-26 [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 DIS

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-27 [NAV LINE SET] 1 BACK 2 NAV LINE NO. SELECT 00 3 NAV LINE NAME 4 NAV LINE ENTRY — — — — — — — — — —

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-28 5.13.2 Editing nav lines Follow the procedure below to edit a nav line. Before editing a nav line it must be disabled

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-29 [NAV LINE LIST (1/30)] 1 BACK (L=TOP) 001—002—003 004—005—006 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-30 [NAV LINE SET] 1 BACK 2 NAV LINE NO. SELECT 00 3 NAV LINE NAME 4 NAV LINE ENTRY — — — — — — — — — —

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-31 [NAV LINE•WPT (1/2)] 1 BACK 2 NAV LINE DATA OFF/EXT DATA/ INTERNAL DATA/ WPT MARK* 3 NAV LINE SELECT 00 FORWA

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5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-32 [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 DIS

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-335.13.6 Displaying nav line, waypoint mark Displaying internal nav lines 1. Roll the trackball to choose the MENU box

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-34 Waypoint mark (B, C and W types only) The waypoint mark shows the location of a destination waypoint which is set on

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

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-36 [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 TAR

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-374. Roll the wheel to choose DRIVE SELECT and then push the wheel or the left button. 5. Roll the wheel to choose app

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-38 [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

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION 5-39Note: Marks, own ship’s track and other ships’ tracks replayed from a memory card are added to the data currently disp

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

FURUNO FAR-21x7(-BB)/28x7 SERIES SP - 1 E3519S01G-M SPECIFICATIONS OF MARINE RADAR/ARPA FAR-21x7(-BB)/28x7 SERIES 1. ANTENNA RADIATORS 1. Type

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-2 6.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule Regular maintenance is essential to good performance. A regular maintenance pro

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-3WARNINGUse the proper fuse.Use of a wrong fuse can result in damageto the equipment or cause fire.6.2 Life Expect

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-4 6.4 Replacement of Battery on GC Board The battery installed on the GC (GyroCompass) Board inside the processor

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-56.6 Easy Troubleshooting This paragraph provides troubleshooting procedures which the user may follow to restore n

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-6 6.7 Advanced-level Troubleshooting This paragraph describes how to cure hardware and software troubles which shou

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-7Advanced troubleshooting (con’t) Problem Probable causes or check points Remedy Marks, indications and noise appea

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-8 Advanced troubleshooting (con’t) Problem Probable causes or check points Remedy Interference rejector is inopera

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-9 [CUSTOMIZE•TEST] 1 BACK 2 [DATA BOX] 3 [F1] 4 [F2] 5 [F3] 6 [F4] 7 [OPERATION] 8 [TEST] [TEST] 1 BACK 2 [SELF

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-10 <SELF TEST>PROGRAM No. ROM RAM DIP SW SPU 0359204-02.** OK OK 0000RFC 0359202-01.** OK OK

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-117. Press the [F1] key to change the display. The buzzer stops and the screen shows the sentences being input to

FURUNO FAR-21x7(-BB)/28x7 SERIES SP - 2 E3519S01G-M 6. Duplexer Ferrite circulator with diode limiter for FAR-2117/2117-BB/2127/2127-BB/2137S/21

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-12 6.9 System Messages This sections provides all the error messages which may appear on the display screen. Syste

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 6-13System messages (con’t from previous page) Message Alarm Meaning Other Alarms CHK INT-SW Continuous Image from

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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 ARPzAIS5 PLOTTER1 BACK2 GUARD ZONE STAB (STAB HDG, STAB NORTH)3 GUARD POLYGON (OFF, STAB GND, STAB HDG, STAB NORTH)4 [TRIAL MANEUVER]

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

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 CUSTOMIZEz 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 [ARP TARGET MENU] 1 ARP SELECT MANUAL 100/AUTO 25/AUTO 50/AUTO 75/AUTO 100 A

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 101

FURUNO FAR-21x7(-BB)/28x7 SERIES SP - 3 E3519S01G-M PM-51 (S-band) 1. Frequency range 3020 to 3080 MHz 2. Input power Min. -5 dBm, Max. +15 dBm

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

APPENDIX AP-9BWR - 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.x

APPENDIX AP-10 DTM - Datum reference $--DTM,ccc,a,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,ccc*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-11DBT - Depth below transducer $--DBT,x.x,f,x.x,M,x.x,F*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-12 GGA - Global positioning system fix data $--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx*hh<CR><LF>

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

APPENDIX AP-14 HDT - 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-16 RMC - 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><L

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

FURUNO FAR-21x7(-BB)/28x7 SERIES SP - 4 E3519S01G-M 8. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SWITCHING HUB HUB-100 1. Access Format CSMA/CD 2. Switching Format St

APPENDIX AP-18 VHW - Water speed and heading $--VHW,x.x,T,x.x,M,x.x,N,x.x,K*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-19VTG - Course over ground and ground speed $--VTG,x.x,T,x.x,M,x.x,N,x.x,K,a*hh<CR><LF> | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-20 VWT - True wind speed and angle $--VWT,x.x,a,x.x,N,x.x,M,x.x,K*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-21$AIALR - Set alarm state $AIALR,hhmmss.ss,xxx,A,A,c--c*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-23Output sentences OSD- Own ship data $--OSD,x.x,A,x.x,a,x.x,a,x.x,x.x,a*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | |

APPENDIX AP-24 RSD - 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-25TLL - Target latitude and longitude For non-IMO specification radar, this function outputs event mark position. $--TLL,xx,llll.lll,a,y

APPENDIX AP-26 TTM - Tracked target message $--TTM,xx,x.x,x.x,a,x.x,x.x,a,x.x,x.x,a,c--c,a,a,hhmmss.ss,a*hh<CR><LF> | |

APPENDIX AP-27Serial interface – input ports Heading sensor Transmission rate is selectable from 4800 bps and 38.4 kbps. LTC1535RD-AGNDIsolated RS485

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

APPENDIX AP-28 Serial interface – output ports ARPA for ECDIS SN751178NSRD-ARD-BDual differrentialdrivers and receiversLogical High: A-B> +0.2VLog

APPENDIX AP-293. Parts Lists and Parts Location Parts lists Processor unit RPU-014, Control unit RCU-104/105, Display unit MU-201CR/ MU-231CR FURUNOM

APPENDIX AP-30 Antenna unit RSB-096/097 (for FAR-2117(-BB)/2127(-BB)/2817/2827) FURUNOModel FAR-2117(BB)/2127(BB)/2817(BB)/2827(BB)Unit Antenna Unit

APPENDIX AP-31Antenna unit RSB-103/104/105 (FAR-2827W) FURUNOModelFAR-2827WUnitAntenna Unit RSB-104/105ELECTRICAL PARTS LISTSYMBOL NAME REMARKSPRINTE

APPENDIX AP-32 Antenna unit RSB-098/099/100/101/102 (for FAR-2137S-BB)/2837S) FURUNOModelFAR-2137S(BB), FAR-2837S(BB)UnitAntenna Unit RSB-098/099RSB-

APPENDIX AP-33Power Supply Unit PSU-007 (for FAR-2137S(-BB)/2837S FURUNOModelPSU-007UnitPower Supply UnitELECTRICAL PARTS LISTSYMBOL NAME REMARKSPRIN

APPENDIX AP-34 Transceiver unit RTR-082 (for FAR-2837SW) FURUNO ModelFAR-2837SWUnit Transceiver Unit RTR-082ELECTRICAL PARTS LISTSYMBOL NAME REMARKSP

APPENDIX AP-35Parts location Display unit MU-231CR (AC specification) Noise Filter(AC spec.: LF-205ADC spec.: MXB-1206-33)DC-DC Board 03P9359 (AC spe

APPENDIX AP-36 Display unit MU-201CR (DC specification) DIV I/F Board(SCBFNRB-A)PWR Module RKW-12-13RE (DC spec.)(For AC spec, DC-DC Board 03P9359is

APPENDIX AP-37Control unit RCU-014 PNL Board(03P9343)BUZ Board(03P9362)TrackballAssy.(TA4726N) Control unit RCU-014, rear cover removed Control unit

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

APPENDIX AP-38 Transceiver unit RTR-078/079 (for FAR-2117(-BB)/2127(-BB)/2817/2827 RFC Board(03P9346)RF PWR Board(03P9348)CirculatorRC-3686Diode Limi

APPENDIX AP-39MD Board(03P9244-B)Magnetron(MG5436)Pulse Transformer(RT-9203) Transceiver unit RTR-079 (for FAR-2117(-BB)/2127(-BB)/2817/2827, lower h

APPENDIX AP-40 Transceiver unit RTR-081 (for FAR-2827W) TB Board(03P9349)PWR Board(03P9348)IF AMP(03P9335)MIC Assy.(RU-9603)TR Limiter(RU-9290)Circul

APPENDIX AP-41Antenna 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-42 MD Board(03P9244)Pulse Transformer(RT-9773)Magnetron(MG5223F)RFC Board(03P9346) Antenna unit RSB-098/099/100/101/102 (for FAR-2137S(-B

APPENDIX AP-43Antenna unit RSB-104/105 (for FAR-2837SW) TB Board(03P9349)Motor* * RM-7398 (For RSB-104, 21 rpm, 200 V, 3φ, 50 Hz;

APPENDIX AP-44 Transceiver unit RTR-082 (for FAR-2837SW) IF Board (03P9335)TB Board(03P9349)RFC Board(03P9346)RF PWR Board(03P9348)MD Board(03P9244)M

APPENDIX AP-454. Longitude Error Table (on 96 nm range scale) The longitude lines concentrate on the north pole and south pole, namely, 1 nm is equiv

APPENDIX AP-46 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

IN-1INDEX 2 2nd-trace echo rejector ...1-71 A A/C RAIN adjustment auto...1-28 ma

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

INDEX IN-2 ARP ACQ MODE box... 3-3 ARP VECTOR box... 3-18 B Battery replacement ...

INDEX IN-3MODE key...1-17 N Nav data...1-74 Noise rejector ...

INDEX IN-4 V Video plotter chart display... 5-9 chart land color...5-11 chart positi

iIMPORTANT NOTICES • This manual is intended for use by native speakers of English. • No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-116. The guidance box shows “XX / EXIT.” (XX = function chosen). Roll the trackball to place the cursor where desired. 7. Push

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-12 1.8 Choosing the Display Mode This radar has two display modes: Radar and Radar + Plotter. Choose a display mode as below. N

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

ii SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING Radio Frequency Radiation HazardThe radar antenna emits electromagnetic radio frequency (RF) energy which

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-14 Guidance BoxARP, AIS Functions Box GUARD ALARM, TIMER ALARM, GUARD ZONE,LOST TRGT, CPA/TCPA, TARGET FULL(AUTO),TARG

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 Choose automatic tuning following para

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

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

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-21[SPEED MENU] 1 SHIP SPEED LOG(BT)/LOG(WT)/ GPS/MANUAL/REF 2 MANUAL SPEED 0.0kt 3 SET DRIFT OFF/ON 1.13 Entering Own Ship&

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-22 1.13.2 Manual speed input If the speed log is not working, enter speed manually as below. In this case the speed data type is

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-23 [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

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

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-24 [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/M

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-251.16 Adjusting the Sensitivity The gain control adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver. The proper setting is such that t

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-26 1.17 Suppressing Sea Clutter Echoes from waves cover the central part of the display with random signals known as sea clutte

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-27By trackball 1. Choose SEA AUTO following the procedure in paragraph 1.17.1. 2. Roll the trackball to place the arrow in the

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-28 [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 1-291.18.2 Adjusting A/C RAIN The vertical beam width of the antenna is designed to see surface targets even when the ship is roll

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-30 [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 1-311.20 Measuring the Range The range to a target may be measured three ways: with the fixed range rings, with the cursor, or wi

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-32 1.20.2 Measuring range by the variable range marker (VRM) There are two VRMs, No. 1 and No. 2, which appear as dashed rings

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-335. Push the left button to anchor the VRM and fix its readout, or push the right button to return the VRM to its previous loc

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

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-34 By trackball 1. Roll the trackball to place the arrow in the EBL1 or EBL2 box, whichever EBL you want to use. EBL1

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 1.22 Collision Assessment by Offset EBL The origin of the EBL can be placed anywhere with the trackball to enable measuremen

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-37000010020030040050060070080090100110120130140150160170180190200210220230240250260270280290300310320330340350000010020030040050

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-38 1.23 Measuring Range and Bearing Between Two Targets By keyboard 1. Press the [EBL OFFSET] key. Operate the trackball to pl

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-391.24 Setting a Target Alarm The target alarm serves to alert the navigator to targets (ships, landmasses, etc.) entering a se

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 almost the s

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 SO

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-42 1.25 Off-Centering the Display Own ship position, or sweep origin, can be displaced to expand the view field without switchi

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-43[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 6

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

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-451.28 Target Trails The trails of the radar echoes of targets may be displayed in the form of synthetic afterglow. Target trail

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-46 1.28.2 Trail time Trail time, the trail plotting interval, may be chosen as follows: 1. Roll the trackball to place the arr

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-471.28.4 Saving, copying target trails By turning on the functions TRAIL RESTART and TRAIL COPY, you may continue painting targ

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-48 The relationship between trail restart and trail copy depends on their status, as shown in the table below. Trail restart T

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-491.28.7 Longer trails (B, C and W types) In addition to the trail times mentioned in paragraph 1.28.2, you may also extend tra

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-50 1.29 Parallel Index Lines Parallel index lines are useful for keeping a constant distance between own ship and a coastline or

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-51IL 1 ON032.0°T5.60NMIndex line orientationIndex line interval 1.29.2 Adjusting index line orientation, index line interval

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-52 1.29.4 Choosing maximum number of index lines to display The maximum number of index lines to display may be chosen from 2,

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-531.30 Origin Mark You can mark any prominent target or a point of particular interest using the origin mark feature. Twenty ori

TABLE OF CONTENTS vi 1.21 Measuring the Bearing ... 1-33 1.

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-54 7. With the cursor choosing the MARK box, roll the wheel to choose mark number desired (“ORIGIN MARK(No.)” chosen at step 4)

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-551.30.2 Origin mark stabilization Origin marks may be geographically fixed (ground stabilized) or moving (sea stabilized). 1.

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-56 1.31 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 1-571.32 Markers 1.32.1 Heading marker and heading line The heading marker and the heading line indicate the ship's heading

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-58 [BARGE INFORMATION] 1 BACK 2 BARGE MARK OFF/ON 3 BARGE SIZE LENGTH 0ft WIDTH 0ft 4 ARRANGEMENT 0 0

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-591.33 Automatic Picture Setup According to Navigation Purpose Every time your navigating environment or task changes, you must

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-60 Picture 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

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-61 [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 1-62 [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 1-63 [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 STC RANGE +00 B: C

TABLE OF CONTENTS vii1.34 Programming Function Keys...1-64 1.34.1 Ac

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-64 [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 1-65 [ECHO] 1 BACK 2 PICTURE/ IR ES/ EAV/ NOISE REJ/ ANT SELECT/ PULSE LENGTH/ A/C SEA SELECT/ AUTO RAIN SELECT/ TUNE S

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-66 5. Roll the wheel to choose “2” and then push the wheel or the left button. 6. Roll the wheel to choose function desired an

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-67Description of function key programs (con’t from previous page) Item Description [ARP•AIS] DISP ARP Activates/deactivates ARP

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-68 Description of function key programs (con’t from previous page) Item Description [PICTURE] PICTURE1 – PICTURE4 Actuates se

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-69 [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 1-70 [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 1-711.37 Suppressing Second-trace Echoes In certain situations, echoes from very distance targets may appear as false echoes (sec

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-72 1.38 Adjusting Brilliance of Screen Data You can adjust relative brilliance levels of various markers and alphanumeric reado

1. RADAR OPERATION 1-73 [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 SOUN