Furuno 821, 841 User Manual

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MARINE RADAR

MODEL

MODEL 821/841

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(

9-52, Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya, Japan

Telephone: 0798-65-2111 Telefax: 0798-65-4200

ll rights reserved.

Printed in Japan

Your Local Agent/Dealer

FIRST EDITION : AUG. 1995 G : JAN. 11, 2001

PUB. No. OME-34160

YOSH)

MODEL 821/841

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Arrangements

All known steps are taken in the design of this radar to ensure that electromagnetic radio frequency energy radiated by the equipment will not be a hazard to personnel. This is true if the following precautions are met.

• Each piece of equipment is grounded to an adequate grounding terminal or the ship or any mobile unit which carries the equipment. The grounding line should be as short as possible.

WARNING

Hazardous voltages. Can shock, burn or cause death.

DANGER

Only qualified personnel should work inside the units of the radar.

Ground both the Display Unit and the Antenna Unit

Both the display unit and the antenna unit must be grounded. An ungrounded unit can cause electrical shock when its metallic parts are touched and receive or give off electromagnetic interference.

Electrical Shock Hazard

This equipment contains high voltages which can cause severe injury or death. Any installation, internal adjustment, servicing and repair must be performed by qualified service personnel totally familiar with electrical circuits and servicing of the equipment.

Useable Environment

This radar is designed and manufactured to be used on board marine vessels. Use in other environments may cause interference to other equipment.

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FOREWORD.....................................ii

SPECIFICATIONS ...........................iii

EQUIPMENT LIST ..........................vii

CONFIGURATION .........................viii

1. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION .......1

1.1 What is Radar?..................................... 1

1.2 How Ships Determined Position Before

Radar .................................................... 1

1.3 How Radar Determines Range ............ 1

1.4 How Radar Determines Bearing.......... 1

1.5 Radar Wave Speed and Antenna Rota-

tion Speed............................................. 1

1.6 The Radar Display ............................... 1

2.26 Watchman ........................................ 18

2.27 Erasing the Heading Marker ............ 19

2.28 Deselecting Ranges.......................... 19

2.29 Displaying Navigation Data During

Stand-by........................................... 19

2.30 Outputting Cursor Position to

Navigator ......................................... 20

2.31 Displaying Cursor Position, Range

and Bearing to Cursor...................... 20

2.32 Visual Alarm Indications ................. 20

3. INTERPRETING THE DISPLAY

3.1 The Radar Wave and Radar Horizon . 21

3.2 Target Properties and Radar Wave

Reflection........................................... 21

3.3 Range Resolution............................... 22

3.4 Bearing Resolution ............................ 22

3.5 False Echoes ...................................... 22

3.6 Nautical Chart and Radar Picture ...... 24

2. OPERATION

2.1 Control Description ............................. 3

2.2 Display Indications and Markers......... 4

2.3 Turning the Radar On and Off............. 4

2.4 Transmitting......................................... 5

2.5 Selecting the Range ............................. 5

2.6 Adjusting LCD Backlighting and

Display Tone........................................ 5

2.7 Adjusting Control Panel Brilliance...... 5

2.8 Adjusting GAIN, STC, A/C RAIN

and FTC ............................................... 6

2.9 Tuning the Receiver............................. 7

2.10 Measuring the Range ......................... 8

2.11 Measuring the Bearing....................... 8

2.12 Menu Operation................................. 9

2.13 Selecting the Display Mode..............11

2.14 The Window Display ....................... 12

2.15 Selecting the Presentation Mode ..... 12

2.16 Guard Alarm .................................... 13

2.17 Suppressing Radar Interference....... 14

2.18 Suppressing Noise Interference ....... 15

2.19 Selecting Pulselength....................... 15

2.20 Off Centering the Display................ 15

2.21 Echo Trails....................................... 16

2.22 The Navigation Data Display .......... 16

2.23 Echo Stretch..................................... 17

2.24 Selecting Unit of Measurement

for Range ......................................... 18

2.25 Selecting Bearing Reference............ 18

4. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

4.1 Safety Information............................. 25

4.2 Preventative Maintenance.................. 26

4.3 Replacing the Fuse............................. 26

4.4 Troubleshooting................................. 27

4.5 Self Test ............................................. 28

5. INSTALLATION

5.1 Antenna Unit Installation ................... 29

5.2 Display Unit Installation.................... 36

5.3 Installation Check List....................... 39

5.4 Initial Adjustment of Picture.............. 40

5.5 Displaying the Installation Menus ..... 40

5.6 Entering Initial Settings ..................... 41

5.7 Relative Bearing Alignment .............. 41

5.8 Sweep Timing .................................... 42

5.9 Closing the Installation Menus .......... 42

5.10 Signal cable connection ................... 44

OUTLINE DRAWINGS..................D-1

INTERCONNECTION

DIAGRAMS................................... S-1

SCHEMA TIC DIAGRAMS............. S-3

Declaration of Conformity

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FOREWORD

Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO MODEL 821/MODEL 841 Marine Radar. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.

For over 40 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

Your radar is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless properly installed and maintained. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for installation, operation and maintenance.

While this unit can be installed by the purchaser , any purchaser who has doubts about his or her technical abilities may wish to have the unit installed by a FURUNO representative or other qualified technician. The importance of a thorough installation cannot be overemphasized.

We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.

Features

Your radar has a large variety of functions, all contained in a remarkably small cabinet.

The main features of the MODEL 821/ MODEL 841 are:

• Traditional FURUNO reliability and quality in a compact, lightweight and low-cost radar.

• Smartly styled, light-weight and compact radome antenna fits even on small yachts.

• Durable brushless antenna motor.

• High definition 8" LCD raster-scan display.

• On-screen alphanumeric readout of all operational information.

• Standard features include EBL (Electronic Bearing Line), VRM (Variable Range Marker), Guard Alarm, Display Off Center and Echo Trail.

• W atchman feature periodically transmits the radar to check for radar targets which may be entering (or exiting) the alarm zone.

• Operates on 10.2 to 31.2 V DC power supply and consumes about 40 W.

• Ship’s position in latitude and longitude (or Loran C T ime Differences), range and bearing to a waypoint, ship’ s speed, heading and course can be shown in the bottom text area. (Requires a navigation aid which can output such data in NMEA 0183 format.)

• Zoom feature provided.

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SPECIFICATIONS– MODEL 821

10. Bandwidth

7 MHz

11. Duplexer

Circulator with diode limiter

Antenna Unit

1. Radiator

Printed array

2. Radiator length

40 cm

3. Horizontal beamwidth

5.7°

4. Vertical beamwidth

30˚

5. Sidelobe

Less than -20dB

6. Polarization

Horizontal

7. Antenna rotation speed

24 rpm

8. Wind resistance

Relative wind speed 100 kts (51.5 m/s)

Transceiver Module (contained in radome)

1. Transmitting tube

Magnetron E3587

2. Frequency

9410 MHz ±30MHz, P0N (X band)

3. Peak output power

2 kW

4. Pulselength & pulse repetition rate

0.12µs, 2100 Hz (0.25, 0.5, 0.75 nm)

0.3µs, 1200 Hz (1, 1.5, 2 nm)

0.8µs, 600 Hz (3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 nm)

5. Warm-up time

1:30

6. Modulator

FET switching method

7. I. F.

60 MHz

8. Tuning

Automatic or manual

9. Receiver front end

MIC (Microwave IC)

Display Unit

1. Indication system

PPI raster scan

2. Display

8-inch diagonal LCD, STN semitransparent, yellow mode

3. Range scales (nm)

Range, Ring Interval: 0.125(0.0625),

0.25(0.125), 0.5(0.125), 0.75(0.25), 1(0.25), 1.5(0.5), 2(0.5), 3(1), 4(1), 6(2), 8(2), 12(3), 16(4), 24(6)

4. Bearing resolution

6.2˚

5. Bearing accuracy

Better than 1˚

6. Range discrimination

Better than 25 m

7. Range ring accuracy

& discrimination

0.9% or range in use or 8 m, whichever is larger

8. Minimum range

Better than 37 m

9. Markers

Heading marker, Bearing scale, Range ring, VRM, EBL, Waypoint (option), Tuning indicator, Alarm zone, Cursor

10. Alphanumeric indication

Standard: Electronic Bearing Line (EBL), Echo Stretch (ES), Rain Clutter Rejection (FTC), Alarm (G), Interference Rejection (IR), Stand-by (ST-BY), Echo Trail Time (TRAIL), Variable Range Marker (VRM), Range, Range Ring Interval, Range and Bearing to Cursor (+), Off Center (OFF CENTER), Watchman (WATCHMAN)

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With navigation input (option): Course (CRS), Latitude and longitude, Speed (SPD), Range and bearing to waypoint (WP), Cross Track Error (XTE), Date and time, Water depth, Water temperature. (This radar has

only two data input ports. To receive data from more than two equipment install an mixing device.)

11. Vibration

Vibration freq. Total amplitude 5 to 12.5 Hz ±1.6 mm 12 to 25 Hz ±0.35 mm 25 to 50 Hz ±0.10 mm

12. Ambient Temperature

Antenna unit: –20˚C to +70˚C Display unit: 0˚C to +60˚C

Due to the inherent nature of the LCD its contrast may be affected under ambient temperature below 0˚C (32˚F) or above 50˚C (122˚F).

13. Humidity

Relative humidity 95% or less at +40˚C

14. Waterproofing

Display unit: IEC Pub no. 529 IPX5 Antenna unit: IEC Pub no. 945 class X

15. Power supply & power consumption

12 V or 24V(10.2 V to 31.2 V DC), 40 W approx.

16. Protection features

Protection against reverse polarity, overvoltage, overcurrent, and internal fault

17. Compass safe distance

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SPECIFICATIONS– MODEL 841

Antenna Unit

1. Radiator

Printed array

2. Radiator length

54 cm

3. Horizontal beamwidth

4°

4. Vertical beamwidth

25˚

5. Sidelobe

-20 dB within main lobe

-23 dB outside main lobe

6. Polarization

Horizontal

7. Antenna rotation speed

24 rpm

8. Wind resistance

Relative wind speed 100 kts (51.5 m/s)

Transceiver Module (contained in radome)

1. Transmitting tube

Magnetron MG5248

2. Frequency

9410 MHz ±30MHz, P0N (X band)

3. Peak output power

4 kW

4. Pulselength & pulse repetition rate

0.08µs, 2100 Hz (0.25, 0.5, 0.75 nm)

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0.3µs, 1200 Hz (1, 1.5, 2 nm)

0.8µs, 600 Hz (3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 36

5. Warm-up time

2:30

6. Modulator switching method

FET

7. I. F.

60 MHz

8. Tuning

Automatic or manual

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9. Receiver front end

MIC (Michoeave IC)

10. Bandwidth

7 MHz

11. Duplexer

Circulator with diode limiter

Display Unit

1. Indication system PPI raster scan

2. Display

8-inch diagonal LCD, STN semitransparent, yellow mode

3. Range scales (nm)

Range, Ring Interval: 0.125(0.0625),

0.25(0.125), 0.5(0.125), 0.75(0.25), 1(0.25), 1.5(0.5), 2(0.5), 3(1), 4(1), 6(2), 8(2), 12(3), 16(4), 24(6),

4. Bearing resolution

6.2˚

5. Bearing accuracy

Better than 1˚

6. Range discrimination

Better than 25 m

7. Range ring accuracy & discrimination

0.9% or range in use or 8 m, whichever is larger

8. Minimum range

Better than 37 m

9. Markers

Heading marker, Bearing scale, Range ring, VRM, EBL, Waypoint (option), Tuning indicator, Alarm zone, Cursor

10. Alphanumeric indication

36 (6)

data input ports. To receive data from more than two equipment install an mixing device.)

11. Vibration

Vibration freq. Total amplitude 5 to 12.5 Hz ±1.6 mm 12 to 25 Hz ±0.35 mm 25 to 50 Hz ±0.10 mm

12. Ambiont temperature

Antenna unit: –20˚C to +70˚C Display unit: 0˚C to +60˚C

Due to the inherent nature of the LCD its contrast may be affected under ambient temperature below 0˚C (32˚F) or above 50˚C (122˚F).

13. Humidity

Relative humidity 95% or less at +40˚C

14. Waterproofing

Display unit: IEC Pub no. 529 IPX5 Antenna unit: IEC Pub no. 945 class X

15. Power supply & power consumption

12 V or 24V(10.2 V to 31.2 V DC), 40 W approx.

16. Protection features

Protection against reverse polarity, overvoltage, overcurrent, and internal fault

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17. Compass safe distance

Interface NMEA (MODEL 821/841)

Input

Own ship’s position : RMA>RMC>GLL

(GLL is available Ver.5 and after.) Speed : RMA>RMC>VTG>VHW Heading(True):

HDT>VHW>HDG>VHW>HDM Heading (Magnetic):

HDM>VHW>HDG>VHW>HDM Course (True):

RMA>RMC>VTG Course (Magnetic)

VTG>RMA>RMC Waypoint (L/L, Range, Bearing):

RMB>BWC>BWR Loran time difference :

RMA>GLC>GTD Water depth : DPT>DBK, DBS, DBT Water temperature : MDA>MTW Time : ZDA XTE : RMB>XTE>APB

Output

TLL : On using “HM OFF” key. RSD : A cycle of four seconds

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CONFIGURATION OF MODEL 821/841

MODEL 821/841

Antenna Unit (MODEL 821)

NAV

Video Sounder

Fluxgate Heading

Sensor C-2000

Gyro

*Equivalent to NMEA0183

IEC 1162*

Gyro Converter

AD-100

Option

(In/Out)

(In)

10.2~31.2VDC

Remote Display

FMD-811

External Alarm

Buzzer OP03-136

Rectifier

RP-62

115/230VAC

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1. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

1.1 What is Radar?

The term "RADAR" is an acronym meaning RAdio Detection And Ranging. Although the basic principles of radar were developed during World War II, primarily by scientists in Great Britain and the United States, the use of echoes as an aid to navigation is not a new development.

1.2 How Ships Determined Position Before Radar

Before the invention of radar, when running in fog near a rugged shoreline, ships would sound a short blast on their whistles, fire a shot, or strike a bell. The time between the origination of the sound and the returning of the echo indicated how far the ship was from the cliffs or the shore. The direction from which the echo was heard indicated the relative bearing of the shore.

1.4 How Radar Determines Bearing

The bearing to a target found by the radar is determined by the direction in which the radar scanner antenna is pointing when it emits an electronic pulse and then receives a returning echo. Each time the scanner rotates pulses are transmitted in the full 360 degree circle, each pulse at a slightly different bearing from the previous one. Therefore, if one knows the direction in which the signal is sent out, one knows the direction from which the echo must return.

1.5 Radar Wave Speed and Antenna Rotation Speed

Note that the speed of the radar waves out to the target and back again as echoes is extremely fast compared to the speed of rotation of the antenna. By the time radar echoes have returned to the scanner, the amount of scanner rotation after initial transmission of the radar pulse is extremely small.

1.6 The Radar Display

1.3 How Radar Determines Range

Radar determines the distance to the target by calculating the time difference between the transmission of a radar signal and the reception of the reflected echo. It is a known fact that radar waves travel at a nearly constant speed of 162,000 nautical miles per second. Therefore the time required for a transmitted signal to travel to the target and return as an echo to the source is a measure of the distance to the target. Note that the echo makes a complete round trip, but only half the time of travel is needed to determine the one-way distance to the target. This radar automatically takes this into account in making the range calculation.

The range and bearing of a target is displayed on what is called a Plan Position Indicator (PPI). This display is essentially a polar diagram, with the transmitting ship’s position at the center. Images of target echoes are received and displayed at their relative bearings, and at their distance from the PPI center.

With a continuous display of the images of targets, the motion of the transmitting ship is also displayed.

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Targets

Heading marker

Range and bearing of a target, relative

to own ship, are

readable on the PPI.

Own ship (radar)

(A) Bird's eye view of situation

Own ship in center

(B) Radar picture of (A)

Figure 1-1 How radar works

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2. OPERATION

2.1 Control Description

Cursor pad Shift cursor, VRM and EBL; select items and options on menu.

Registers selection

on menus.

Press to adjust gain,

A/C RAIN, STC

and FTC.

Adjusts display

tone.

Turns the EBL

on/off.

Plots targets' trails.

Sets guard

zone area.

ENT MENU

ECHO

RANGE

TONE BRILL

EBL

TRAIL

GUARD

OFF

VRM

RINGS

OFF

CENTER

Opens/closes menus.

Erases heading marker; selects cursor data (Lat/Long, R/B); outputs cursor position.

Selects radar range.

Adjusts display brilliance.

Turns the VRM on/off.

Turns the range rings on/off.

Off centers the display.

Selects display mode;

erases heading error

indication.

DISP

MODE

ST-BY

POWER

Figure 2-1 Control panel

Sets radar in stand-by; transmits radar pulse.

Turns power on/off.

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2.2 Display Indications and Markers

Heading (requires

Range

Range ring interval

Presentation mode

Off center

Pulsewidth

Heading marker

Guard zone

area

Cursor

0.5

OFF

CENTER

1.5

HDG 326.8°

heading data)

TRAIL AUTO

0:00

15S

G (IN)

FTC1

Echo trail, AUTO tuning Echo trail elapsed time, echo trail time, tuning indicator Guard zone

Fast Time Constant (rain clutter suppressor) Echo stretch Interference rejector

Range ring

EBL

VRM EBL + CURSOR

0.675

220.9°

VRM range

0.646NM 308.7°

EBL bearing

Figure 2-2 Display indications

2.3 Turning the Radar On and Off

Turning the radar on

Press the [POWER] key to turn the radar on or off. The control panel lights and a timer displays the time remaining for warm up of the magnetron (the device which produces radar pulses), counting down from 2:30 (MODEL 841) or 1:30 (MODEL 821) to 0:01.

Note: When the power is reapplied within a certain amount of time and circuits remain charged, the warmup process is skipped—you can transmit immediately.

VRM

Range and bearing to cursor or cursor position in latitude and longitude may be displayed

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by pressing the [HM OFF] key.

Cursor range

Cursor bearing

CAUTION

The radar antenna emits high frequency radio radiation which can be harmful, particularly to your eyes. Never look directly at the antenna from a distance of less than two feet when the radar is in operation. Always make sure no one is near the antenna before turning on the radar.

Note: When the heading signal is lost, the HDG readout at the top of the screen shows ***.*. This warning stays on when the heading signal is restored to warn the operator that the readout may be unrealiable. The warning may be erased by pressing the [DISP MODE] key,

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2.4 Transmitting

After the power is turned on and the magnetron has warmed up, ST-BY (Stand-By) appears at the screen center . This means the radar is now fully operational. In stand-by the radar is available for use at anytime— but no radar waves are being transmitted.

2.6 Adjusting LCD Backlighting and Display Tone

The [BRILL] key adjusts the LCD backlighting in eight levels, including off. The [TONE] key adjusts the tone (contrast) of the display in 32 levels, including off.

Press the [ST -BY TX] key to transmit. When transmitting, any echoes from targets appear on the display . This radar displays echoes in four tones of gray according to echo strength.

When you won’t be using the radar for an extended period but want to keep it in a state of readiness, press the [ST-BY TX] key to set the radar in stand-by.

2.5 Selecting the Range

The range selected automatically determines the range ring interval, the number of range rings, pulselength and pulse repetition rate, for optimal detection capability in short to long ranges.

Procedure

1) Press the [BRILL] key (or [TONE] key). The display shown in Figure 2-3 appears.

BRILL UP

Tone

setting

TONE

DOWN

BRILL DOWN

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TONE UP

Item selected for adjustment

LCD brilliance setting

Figure 2-3 Display for adjustment of

brilliance and tone

2) Press the [BRILL] key (or [TONE] key) to set level. For fine adjustment, press cursor pad at 12o'clock/6 o'clock for brilliance and 3o'clock/9o'clock for tone.

Press the [– RANGE +] key . The range and range ring interval appear at the top left corner on the display.

Tips for selecting the range

• When navigating in or around crowded harbors, select a short range to watch for possible collision situations.

• If you select a lower range while on open water , increase the range occasionally to watch for vessels that may be heading your way.

2.7 Adjusting Control Panel Brilliance

Procedure

1) Press the [MENU] key.

2) Press the cursor pad to select Backlight/ Brilliance and press the [ENT] key.

3) Press the cursor pad to select Panel.

4) Press the cursor pad to select brilliance level; 4 is the highest.

5) Press the [ENT] key followed by the [MENU] key.

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2.8 Adjusting GAIN, STC, A/C RAIN and FTC

General procedure

The [ECHO] key enables adjustment of the gain, STC, A/C RAIN and FTC.

1) Press the [ECHO] key . The following display appears.

AUTO 1 2 3

[

GAIN

STC

A/C RAIN 00 FTC 0 1 2

◆

[

MAN

AUTO 1 2 3 MAN

ECHO KEY TO EXIT

Figure 2-4 Display for adjustment of

GAIN, STC, A/C RAIN and FTC

2) Press the cursor pad to select item to adjust. Current selection is circumscribed by dashed rectangle.

3) Press [ENT].

3) Press the cursor pad to set level.

Item selected for adjustment

Current level

How to adjust STC (suppressing sea clutter)

Echoes from waves can be troublesome, covering the central part of the display with random signals known as sea clutter. The higher the waves, and the higher the scanner above the water, the further the clutter will extend. Sea clutter appears on the display as many small echoes which might affect radar performance. (See the left-hand figure in Figure 2-5).

The STC reduces the amplification of echoes at short ranges (where clutter is the greatest) and progressively increases amplification as the range increases, so amplification will be normal at those ranges where there is no sea clutter. The control is effective up to about 4 miles.

STC can be adjusted automatically or manually . For manual adjustment, first adjust the gain and then transmit on short range. Adjust the STC level such that the clutter is broken up into small dots, and small targets become distinguishable. If the setting is set too low, tar gets will be hidden in the clutter , while if it is set too high, both sea clutter and targets will disappear from the display. In most cases adjust so clutter has disappeared to leeward, but a little is still visible windward.

4) Press the [ECHO] key to finish.

How to adjust the gain (sensitivity)

The gain works in precisely the same manner as the volume control of a broadcast receiver, amplifying the signals received.

You can adjust the gain automatically or manually . For manual adjustment, adjust the sensitivity on the highest range—the background noise is clearer on that range. The proper setting is such that the background noise is just visible on the screen. If you set up for too little gain, weak echoes may be missed. On the contrary excessive gain yields too much background noise; strong targets may be missed because of the poor contrast between desired echoes and the background noise on the display.

If there is no clutter visible on the display, turn off the circuit.

Sea clutter at

display center

STC adjusted;

sea clutter suppressed.

Figure 2-5 Effect of STC

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How to adjust A/C RAIN and FTC

1.5

0.5

AUTO

Tuning

indicator

(suppressing rain clutter)

The vertical beamwidth of the scanner is designed to see surface targets even when the ship is rolling. However, by this design the unit will also detect rain clutter (rain, snow, hail, etc.) in the same manner as normal targets. Figure 2-6 shows the appearance of rain clutter on the display.

Adjusting A/C RAIN

When rain clutter masks echoes over a wide range, raise the A/C RAIN slightly to distinguish targets from the clutter.

2.9 Tuning the Receiver

The receiver can be tuned automatically or manually . For automatic tuning the receiver is tuned each time you switch from standby to transmit. For manual tuning, the receiver is properly tuned when the longest tuning indicator appears. (However, the length of the indicator changes with the number of radar echoes, range and other factors.)

Figure 2-7 Tuning indicator

Appearance of

rain clutter

A/C RAIN adjusted;

rain clutter suppressed.

Figure 2-6 Effect of A/C RAIN

Adjusting FTC

To suppress rain clutter from heavy storms or scattered rain clutter , adjust the FTC. The FTC circuit splits up these unwanted echoes into a speckled pattern, making recognition of solid targets easier. FTC and selected level appear at the top right-hand corner of the display when the circuit is turned on.

Note: In addition to reducing clutter, the FTC can be used in fine weather to clarify the picture when navigating in confined waters. However, with the circuit activated the receiver is less sensitive. Therefore, turn off the circuit when its function is not required.

Manual tuning

The default tuning method is automatic. To switch to manual tuning;

1) Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.

2) Press the cursor pad to select Tuning.

3) Press the cursor pad to select MANUAL.

4) Press the [ENT] key followed by the [MENU] key.

How to tune manually

While pressing and holding down the [HM OFF] key, press the 9 o'clock or 3o'clock position on the cursor pad to tune. Tune to show the longest tuning indicator.

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2.10 Measuring the Range

You can measure the range to a target three ways: by the range rings, by the cursor , and by the VRM (Variable Range Marker).

By range rings

Press the [RINGS] key to display the range rings. Count the number of rings between the center of the display and the target. Check the range ring interval (at the top left corner) and judge the distance of the echo from the inner edge of the nearest ring.

By cursor

Operate the cursor pad to place the cursor intersection on the inside edge of the target echo. The range to the tar get, as well as the bearing, appears at the bottom of the display.

Target

VRM

range

VRM

1.5

0.5

VRM EBL + CURSOR

0.675

220.9°

0.675NM 308.7°

Figure 2-8 Measuring range by the VRM

2.11 Measuring the Bearing

By VRM

1) Press the [VRM] key to display the VRM.

Press the cursor pad to place the VRM

on the inside edge of the target. (The cursor appears and is linked with the VRM, allowing you to measure both range and bearing to the target.)

3) Check the VRM readout at the bottom left-hand corner of the display to find the range to the target.

Note: The VRM is automatically anchored when no cursor pad key is operated within

about 10 seconds.

To erase the VRM, press and hold down the [VRM] key for about three seconds.

There are two ways to measure the bearing to a target: by the cursor, and by the EBL (Electronic Bearing Line).

By cursor

Operate the cursor pad to bisect the target with the cursor intersection. The bearing to the target appears at the bottom right-hand corner of the display.

By EBL

1) Press the [EBL] key to display the EBL.

2) Press the cursor pad to bisect the target with the EBL. (The cursor appears and is linked with the EBL, allowing you to measure both bearing and range to the target.)

3) Check the EBL readout at the bottom lefthand corner of the display to find the bearing to the tar get.

Note: The EBL is automatically anchored when

no cursor pad key is operated within about 10 seconds.

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T o erase the EBL, press and hold down the [EBL] key for about three seconds.

Target

EBL

1.5

0.5

0.675

VRM EBL + CURSOR

300.1°

0.675NM 300.1°R

EBL bearing

Figure 2-9 Measuring bearing by the EBL

2.12 Menu Operation

The menu, consisting of 6 sub menus, mostly contains less-often used functions which once preset do not require regular adjustment. To open or close the menu, press the [MENU] key. You can select items on the menu with the cursor pad.

Basic menu operation

1) Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.

The main menu appears.

● MAIN MENU ●

Select item by ▲▼ keys and press ENT key.

1. Backlight/Brilliance

2. P/L, IR, NR & Radar Mode

3. Nav Data

4. Mode & Function

5. Tuning AUTO MANUAL

6. Self Check

7. Installation Setup 1

Tips for measuring the bearing

• Bearing measurements of smaller targets are more accurate; the center of larger target echoes is not as easily identified.

• Bearings of stationary or slower moving targets are more accurate than bearings of faster moving targets.

• To minimize bearing errors keep echoes in the outer half of the picture by changing the range scale; angular difference becomes difficult to resolve as a target approaches the center of the display.

Target on collision course with your vessel?

You can determine if a target might be on a collision course with your vessel by placing the EBL on the target. If it tracks along the EBL as it approaches the screen center it may be on a collision course with your vessel.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press HM-OFF to temporarily hide menu.

Figure 2-10 Main menu

2) Press the cursor pad to select menu and press the [ENT] key.

3) Press the cursor pad to select menu item.

4) Press the cursor pad to select option.

5) Press the [ENT] key to register selection.

6) Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.

Menu description

See the table on the next page.

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Table 1-1 Menu description

1. BACKLIGHT/BRILLIANCE MENU

Select item and option by ▲▼ keys.

1. Panel

2. Echo Trails

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press HM-OFF to temporarily hide menu.

2. P/L, IR, NR & Radar Mode

Select item and option by ▲▼ keys.

1. Pulselength

2. Int Reject

3. Noise Reject

4. Echo Stretch

5. Radar mode

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press HM-OFF to temporarily hide menu.

1 2 3 4 1 2

SHORT LONG OFF 1 2 3 OFF ON OFF ON CU WPT-UP

Function

1. Selects control panel backlighting; four is maximum backlighting.

2. Selects brilliance for echo trails and markers; four is maximum brilliance.

1. Selects pulselength for 1.5 and 3 mile ranges.

2. Selects radar interference rejector level; 3 provides highest degree of rejection.

3. Turns noise rejector on/off.

4. Turns echo stretch on/off.

5. Select mode for CU or WPT-UP.

3. NAV DATA MENU

Select item and option by ▲▼ keys.

1. Navigator

2. Nav Data Disp

3. Pos Disp Mode

4. Depth Unit

5. Temp Unit

6. STBY Display

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press HM-OFF to temporarily hide menu.

4. MODE & FUNCTION MENU

Select item and option by ▲▼ keys.

1. Window Display

2. Watchman

3. Alarm Mode

4. VRM Unit

5. EBL Ref

6. Range

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press HM-OFF to temporarily hide menu.

ALL GPS LC

OFF ON L/L TD M FA FT °C °F

NORM NAV

ZOOM WIDE OFF 5' 10' 20' IN OUT NM KM SM REL TRUE

1/8 1/4 1/2 3/4 1 1/5 2 3 4 8 12 16 24 *36

1. Selects navigator among GPS, Loran and all navigators available. In the "All" setting the radar selects a navigator in order of navigator accuracy–GPS, Loran and other.

2. Turns navigation data display on/off.

3. Selects position display format; latitude and longitude or Loran TDs.

4. Selects unit of measurement for depth; meters, feet or fathoms.

5. Selects unit of measurement for water temperature; °C or °F.

6. Selects what to display during stand-by; navigation data (requires navigation input) or "STBY".

1. Selects window display format; zoom or wide.

2. Selects watchman interval among 5 min, 10 min or 20 min.

3. Selects alarm mode; IN (alarm to targets entering the guard zone, or OUT (alarm to targets exiting the guard zone.

4. Selects VRM unit; nm, km or sm.

5. Selects EBL reference; relative or true.

6. Selects ranges to use. Select range to enable (disable) and press [ENT] key. * Model 841 only

Tuning Selects AUTOMATIC or MANUAL tuning.

Self Check Checks the radar system for proper operation.

* Default settings shown in boldface.

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2.13 Selecting the Display Mode

The display mode may be selected with the [DISP MODE] key. Four modes are available (with navigation input): Normal, Normal + Window, Normal + Nav Data, and Normal + Window + Nav Data.

Each time the key is pressed the display mode changes in one of the sequences shown below, depending on equipment connected and menu settings.

Note: In the window display mode, the [DISP MODE] key reselects zoom area. T o select the display mode while in the window display mode, press the key twice.

Window Display Nav Display

VRM EBL +CURSOR **.** NM ***.*°R ***.**NM ***.*° R

Window Display Nav Display

WIDE / ZOOM ON / OFF

ZOOM

VRM EBL +CURSOR **.** NM ***.*°R ***.**NM ***.*° R

Figure 2-11 Display modes

ZOOM

VRM EBL +CURSOR **.** NM ***.*°R ***.**NM ***.*° R

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2.14 The Window Display

The window display appears at the bottom right (or left) 1/4 of the display. Two types of window displays are available: zoom and wide. Zoom doubles the size of the area selected by the operator, and wide (range-up) compresses and displays the entire radar picture on the next higher range.

Note: The zoom display does not function on the 0.125 and 0.25 nm ranges.

Area selector (1/4 or 1/3 of range)

Window display area

VRM EBL +CURSOR **.** NM ***.*°R ***.**NM ***.*° R

(1) Press [DISP MODE] to select the window display.

VRM EBL +CURSOR **.** NM ***.*°R ***.**NM ***.*° R

(2) Press cursor keys to select area to zoom and press [ENT].

Selecting the type of window display

1) Press the [MENU] key.

2) Select Mode & Function and press the [ENT] key .

Note: When you place the circle cursor behind the window display, the window display shifts left (or right) so you may view the circle cursor.

3) Select Window Display to Zoom or W ide (range-up).

4) Press the [ENT] key followed by the [MENU] key .

Selecting the area for the zoom picture

1) Press the [DISP MODE] key to select the window display. The area selector is a solid circle.

2) Press the cursor pad to place the circle cursor (area selector) on the area to zoom.

Figure 2-12 How to select

the area to zoom

2.15 Selecting the Presentation Mode

This radar provides four presentation modes: head-up, course-up (course-up or waypointup; selectable on menu), north-up and true motion. Press the [DISP MODE] and [HM OFF] keys together to select a presentation mode. Each time the keys are pressed, if heading signal is input to the radar, the presentation mode and mode indication change in the sequence of HU, CU (or WU), NU, TM. If there is no heading signal input to the radar, the presentation mode is always HU.

(head-up)

(couse-up)

(waypoint-up)

(north-up)

(true motion)

3) Press the [ENT] key. The area selector becomes a dashed circle and the cursor can be moved indepedently.

To reselect area to zoom, press [ENT] or [DISP MODE] and follow steps 2 and 3.

Selecting course-up mode for CU or WPT-UP

In course-up, you may select CU or WPTUP, on the menu.

CU (course-up)

An azimuth stabilized display in which the line connecting the center with the top of the display indicates own ship’s intended course.

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WPT-UP (waypoint-up)

Selecting guard zone type

An azimuth stabilized display in which the line connecting the center with the top of the display indicates the bearing to the “TO” waypoint, which is selected on the navigational equipment connected to the radar. When navigating a route and own ship enters the arrival zone of a waypoint, the radar displays the bearing to the next “TO” waypoint.

Procedure

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.

2. Press the cursor pad to select 2. P/L, IR,

NR & Radar Mode.

3. Press the cursor pad to select Radar mode.

4. Select option for CU or WPT-UP.

5. Press the [ENT] key followed by the

[MENU] key.

The guard alarm can be set to sound on targets entering (guard in) or exiting (guard out) the guard zone. Select type of guard zone as follows.

1) Press the [MENU] key to display the menu.

2) Select Mode & Function and press the [ENT] key.

3) Select Alarm Mode to IN or OUT.

4) Press the [ENT] key followed by the [MENU] key.

Dashed line: no alarm

Guard zone

NOTE: Insert display example and description for each

presentation mode, like in FR-1500M2 or FR8000 series’. Also, add section on how display is reset in true motion and change Table of Contents if necessary.

2.16 Guard Alarm

The guard alarm allows the operator to set the desired range and bearing for a guard zone. When ships, islands, landmasses, etc. enter (or exit, depending on type of guard zone in use.) the guard zone an audible alarm sounds to call the operator ’s attention. The alarm is very effective as an anticollision aid when using an autopilot or navigating in narrow channels.

CAUTION

IN ALARM OUT ALARM

Figure 2-13 In and out alarms

Setting the guard zone

1) Mentally create the guard zone you want to display. See Figure 2-14 (1).

2) Operate the cursor pad to set cursor on top (bottom) left edge of the guard zone. Press the [GUARD] key. *G (IN) (or G OUT)), with asterisk blinking, appears at the top right-hand corner on the display. (The asterisk indicates the guard zone is partially set.) See Figure 2-14 (2).

3) Operate the cursor pad to set cursor on bottom (top) right edge of the guard zone and press the [GUARD] key. The asterisk disappears. See Figure 2-14 (3).

4) Guard zone appears on the display. See Figure 2-14 (4).

The guard alarm is a useful anti-collision aid, but does not relieve the operator of the responsibility to also keep a visual lookout for possible collision situations. The alarm should never be used as the sole means for detecting possible collision situations.

Silencing the audible alarm

Any ships, landmasses, etc. coming into (or going out of) the guard zone will trigger the audible alarm and display the guard zone in

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reverse video. You can silence the alarm by pressing the [GUARD] key. When this is done, G (ACKN) replaces G (IN) (or G (OUT)).

Press the [GUARD] key again to reactivate the alarm. G (IN) (or G (OUT)) replaces G (ACKN).

Canceling the guard zone

Press and hold down the [GUARD] key until the guard zone disappears.

Notes on the guard alarm

• When the radar range is less than one half of the guard zone range, the guard zone disappears from the display and UP RANGE appears. If this happens, raise the range to redisplay the guard zone.

• A target echo does not always mean a landmass, reef, ships or surface objects but can imply returns from sea surface or

Asterisk blinking

precipitation. As the level of these returns varies with environment, the operator should properly adjust the STC, gain (sensitivity), A/C RAIN and FTC to be sure the alarm system does not overlook target echoes.

2.17 Suppressing Radar Interference

Radar interference may occur when near another shipborne radar operating in the same frequency band as your radar. Its on-screen appearance is many bright dots either scattered at random or in the form of dotted lines extending from the center to the edge of the display. Figure 2-15 illustrates interference in the form of curved spokes. Interference effects are distinguishable from normal echoes because they do not appear in the same place on successive rotations of the scanner.

Guard zone to set

(1) Mentally create the guard zone to set.

G (IN)

Guard zone

* G (IN)

Drag cursor here.

(2) Drag cursor to top left corner of zone and press [GUARD].

G (IN)

Drag cursor here.

Figure 2-15 Radar interference

Four levels of interference are available, including off: IR1, IR2, IR3 and OFF. IR3 provides the highest level of rejection.

Procedure

1) Press the [MENU] key.

2) Select P/L & Int/Noise Rej & ES and press the [ENT] key.

3) Select INT REJECT.

(4) Guard zone completed.

(3) Drag cursor to bottom right corner of zone and press [GUARD].

Figure 2-14 How to set a guard zone

4) Select level desired; 2 provides the greatest degree of interference rejection

4) Press [ENT] and [MENU].

IR and level selected appear at the top right

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corner on the display when the interference

Cursor Cursor

(1) Place cursor where desired.

(2) Press [OFF CENTER] key; cursor location becomes screen center.

rejection circuit is turned on.

2.18 Suppressing Noise Interference

Noise interference appears on the screen as many bright dots. These dots can be suppressed by turning on the noise rejector. Note however that there are some forms of noise interference which this radar cannot suppress.

2.20 Off Centering the Display

Your vessel’s position can be shifted anywhere within 75% of the effective display area. The primary advantage of the off centered display is that for any range setting, the view ahead of your vessel can be extended without changing the range or size of targets.

Procedure

1) Locate the cursor where you want to the

screen center to be.

Procedure

1) Press the [MENU] key.

2) Select P/L & Int/Noise Rej & ES and press the [ENT] key.

3) Select Noise Reject to ON.

4) Press the [ENT] key followed by the [MENU] key .

2.19 Selecting Pulselength

Pulselength is the transmission time of a single radar pulse. The longer the pulselength the greater the detection range capability, however range accuracy and range resolution are reduced.

Pulselength can be selected to short or long on the 1.5 and 3 nautical mile ranges.

2) Press the [OFF CENTER] key. OFF CENTER appears at the top left corner

on the display when the display is off centered.

Note: The off centered display is automatically canceled when the [DISP MODE] key is pressed.

Figure 2-16 Off centering the display

1) Press the [MENU] key.

2) Select P/L & Int/Noise Rej & ES and press the [ENT] key.

3) Select Pulselength to SHORT or LONG

6) Press [ENT] and [MENU] key.

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2.21 Echo Trails

Continuous trail

You can show the trails of targets in afterglow . This function is useful for alerting you to possible collision situations.

Starting echo trail

Press the [TRAIL] key to start the echo trail function. Afterglow starts extending from targets and "TRAIL" and the echo trail time appear at the top right-hand corner of the display. Press the key again within 3 seconds to select a different trail time, among 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 3min, 6 min, 30 min, and continuous. In continuous plotting the time elapsed appears at the top right corner on the display.

Note: If the range is changed, trails are painted anew with the newly selected range.

The maximum continuous trail time is 99 minutes and 59 seconds. When the elapsed time clock counts up to that time the elapsed time display is reset to zero all trails are erased and then trailing is restarted.

Adjusting brilliance of afterglow

The brilliance of the trails' afterglow can be set on the Backlight/Brilliance menu.

1) Press the [MENU] key.

2) Select Backlight/Brilliance and press the [ENT] key.

3) Select Echo Trails.

4) Select brilliance.

5) Press the [ENT] key followed by the [MENU] key.

True trails Relative trails

(requires gyro)

Figure 2-17 Appearance of echo trails

Fixed time trails

When the elapsed time clock counts up to the trail time selected, the elapsed time display freezes. The oldest portions of trails are erased so only the latest trail, equal in length to the trail time selected, is shown. Then, trails start extending again. For example, the one minute trail time is selected. When the elapsed time display freezes at 60 seconds, all but the latest one minute of trails are erased and then trailing continues.

Canceling echo trails

Press the [TRAIL] key to erase the TRAIL indication.

2.22 The Navigation Data

Display

Navigation data can be displayed at the screen bottom if this radar receives navigation input in NMEA 0183 format. Navigation data includes

• position in latitude and longitude or Loran-C time differences (TDs)

• bearing and range to a waypoint selected on the navigator

• cross track error (XTE—the amount in nautical miles and the direction the vessel if off course)

• depth

• speed.

If the navigation data include the destination data, waypoint position is denoted on the radar display by a dashed ring.

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4) Select Nav Data Disp to OFF or ON.

1.5

0.5

DEPTH XTE SPD

350.0m 0.05NML 30.0KT

WAYPOINT POSI L/L

12.0

VRM EBL + CURSOR

0.675

45.0°

240.1°

HDG 326.8°

0.646

66° 04. 00N 166° 04. 00E

AUTO

308.7°

Figure 2-18 Sample nav data display

Setting up the nav data display

1) Press the [MENU] key.

2) Select Nav Data and press the [ENT] key .

5) Select Pos Disp Mode to L/L (latitude and

longitude or TD (Loran C).

6) Select unit of depth measurement to

meters, fathoms, or feet.

7) Select unit of measurement for water tem-

perature to Centigrade or Fahrenheit.

8) Select whether to display nav data or "ST-

BY". "NORM" for stand-by; NAv for navigation data.

9) Press the [ENT] key followed by the

[MENU] key.

2.23 Echo Stretch (magnifying long range echoes)

Normally, the reflected echoes from long range targets appear on the display as weaker and smaller blips even though they are compensated by the radar’s internal circuitry . T o stretch long range echoes, in the range direction, turn on the echo stretch function.

Distant echo

● NAV DATA MENU ●

Select item and option by ▲▼ keys.

1. Navigator

2. Nav Data Disp

3. Pos Disp Mode

4. Depth Unit

5. Temp Unit

6. STBY Display

ALL GPS LC

OFF ON L/L TD M FA FT °C °F

NORM NAV

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press HM-OFF to temporarily hide menu.

Figure 2-19 Nav data menu

3) Select Navigator; GPS, Loran C or ALL (Select all if several navigators are connected to the radar. In this case, position data is selected in order of GPS, Loran C and other.)

Echo stretch OFF Echo stretch ON

Figure 2-20 Echo stretch

Turning echo stretch on or off

1) Press the [MENU] key.

2) Select P/L & Int/Noise Rej & ES and press the [ENT] key.

3) Select Echo Stretch.

4) ON or OFF.

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5) Press the [ENT] key followed by the [MENU] key . ES appears at the top right side on the display when the echo stretch feature is on.

Note 1: This function magnifies not only targets but also sea clutter and radar interference. For this reason be sure the controls for adjustment of sea clutter and radar interference are properly adjusted before activating the echo stretch.

3) Select EBL Ref.

4) Select Rel(ative) or True.

5) Press the [ENT] key followed by the [MENU] key.

2.26 Watchman

How watchman works

Note 2: Echo stretch is inoperative on ranges from 0.25 to 0.75 nautical miles. ES appears in reverse video when you try to turn on the echo stretch in those ranges.

Note 3: When the echo stretch function is selected, Interference Rejection level #3, along with the Noise Rejection circuits, are automatically enabled. These can be turned off via menu selection if desired.

2.24 Selecting Unit of Measurement for Range

The unit of measurement for the VRM and cursor can be nautical miles, kilometers, or statute miles. Y ou may select unit desired as follows.

1) Press the [MENU] key.

2) Select Mode & Function and press the [ENT] key .

3) Select VRM Unit to nm, km, or sm.

4) Press [ENT] followed by [MENU] key.

The watchman function periodically transmits the radar for about one minute to check for targets in a guard zone. If it finds change in the zone from the previous transmission it sounds the aural alarm, cancels the watchman function, and transmits the radar continuously. This feature is useful when you do not need the radar’s function continuously but want to be alerted to radar targets in a specific area.

1 min

Watchman starts.

St-by

5, 10 or 20 min

1 min

St-by

5, 10 or 20 min

Figure 2-21 How watchman works

Turning on watchman

1) Create a guard zone (usually 360 degrees) with the guard alarm function.

2) Press the [MENU] key.

3) Select Mode & Function and press the [ENT] key.

2.25 Selecting Bearing Reference

Bearing can be displayed relative to north (relative bearing) or relative to true north (true bearing) as follows. (True bearing requires heading sensor input.)

1) Press the [MENU] key.

2) Select Mode & Function and press the [ENT] key .

4) Select W atchman.

5) Select watchman rest interval (amount of time until next rotation of antenna); 5 minutes, 10 minutes or 20 minutes.

6) Press the [ENT] key followed by the [MENU] key. Then, WATCHMAN appears, and the radar transmits for one minute and then goes into stand-by.

Canceling watchman

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Press any key while the radar is transmitting. (Pressing a key during stand-by causes the radar to go to warm-up condition.)

2.27 Erasing the Heading Marker

The heading marker continuously appears on the display and shows your vessel’s heading. When this mark obscures a tar get echo, you can temporarily erase it by pressing and holding down the [HM OFF] key. Release the key to redisplay the marker.

vessel’s position in latitude and longitude, the range and bearing to waypoint, speed, course, date, time and cross track error may be input to this radar, and be seen in the bottom text area during stand-by . Further , with video sounder input, depth may be displayed, both digitally and in graph form.

CAUTION

The barometer and depth displays are intended as reference. Any data displayed by them should be used with extreme caution.

Procedure

2.28 Deselecting Ranges

This radar has 14 or 15 ( MODEL 841) ranges, some which you may not require. You can deselect up to eight ranges as follows.

1) Press the [MENU] key.

2) Select Mode & Function and press the [ENT] key .

3) Select Range and press the [ENT] key. Active ranges appear in reverse video.

4) Press t or s to select range to disable (or enable). Current selection is underlined.

5) Press [ENT].

6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 to disable (or enable) other ranges.

7) When finished, press the [MENU] key.

2.29 Displaying Navigation

Data During Stand-by

Various navigation data can be displayed during stand-by . A barometer is built in this radar; atmospheric pressure appears, in graph form, on the navigation data display during stand-by. If your navigation aid can output data in NMEA 0183 data format, your

1) Press the [MENU] key.

2) Select the Nav Data menu and press the [ENT] key.

3) Select STBY Display to NAV and press the [ENT] key.

4) Press the [MENU] key.

Note 1: The depth display scale changes automatically with depth and the maximum depth is 1,000 meters.

Note 2: The barometer display is updated hourly, thus the data shown may not be the latest.

ST–BY

(hPa)

(Mbar/hPa)

1020 1010 1000 900

-9 -6 -3

-12

(HOUR)

BAROMETER DEPTH

DATE TIME TEMP CRS

(MIN)

500

1000

(m)

08.22 15:19 30.0°C 0.0°M

DEPTH XTE SPD

827 m 0.6NM R 30.0KT

WAYPOINT POSI L/L

65°43.98N

12.0NM 114.8°R

165°43.96E

XTE

L R

1 10

0.5

(NM)

XTE

0.5

Figure 2-22 Navigation data display

during stand-by

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2.30 Outputting Cursor Position to Navigator

Cursor position (NMEA0183 data sentence TLL) can be output to the navigator connected to this radar by pressing and holding down the [HM OFF] key.

2.31 Displaying Cursor Position, Range and Bearing to Cursor

The cursor data indication at the bottom of the display can show cursor position in latitude and longitude or the range and bearing from own ship to the cursor . Y ou can select the indication desired by pressing the [HM OFF] key.

2.32 Visual Alarm Indications

This radar display various visual alarms to alert you to error.

Table 2-1 Visual alarm indications

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eslupgnidaehoNGNISSIMGISDH

eslupgniraeboNGNISSIMGISPB

langisgnidaeH

ffodenrut

The heading signal visual alarm may be cleared by pressing the [DISP MODE] key.

sraeppa(*.***

)gnidaehsa

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3. INTERPRETING THE DISPLAY

As an aid to navigation, radar can be a very valuable tool. No other electronic navigation aid can give you the ability to spot vessels coming at you in the fog, or tell you the location of the inlet to the harbor in the pitch black of night.

T o help you understand what your radar can (and cannot) do for you this chapter covers

Radar horizon

Radar is essentially a “line-of-sight” phenomenon. That means you have just about the same range to horizon with a radar as you do with your own eyes. However under normal atmospheric conditions, the radar horizon is 6% greater than the optical horizon. Therefore, if the target does not rise above the horizon the radar beam cannot be reflected from the target.

The distance to the horizon from the scanner, under normal conditions, is calculated by the following formula.

• the characteristics of the radar wave

• target properties and radar wave reflection

• range and bearing resolution, and

• false echoes.

3.1 The Radar Wave and

Radar Horizon

How the radar wave travels

The radar wave tends to travel in straight lines at the speed of light. However, it is subject to bending or refraction in the atmosphere, the amount depending on region and density .

Super -refraction

Super-refraction is a condition in which there is an upper layer of warm dry air over a surface layer of cold, moist air. Radar waves bend downward and thus increase the ranges at which targets may be detected.

Sub-refraction

Sub-refraction is the reverse condition of super-refraction; a layer of cold air is above a layer of warm air. Radar waves bend upward and thus decrease the ranges at which targets may be detected.

Rmax = 2.2 x

h1+h2

Where Rmax: Radar horizon (mile), h1: Antenna height (meters), h2: Target height (meters)

Horizon

Wave path

Figure 3-1 Radar horizon

3.2 Target Properties and Radar Wave Reflection

Generally, larger targets can be seen on the radar display at greater ranges, provided line-of-sight exists between the scanner and target. However, a large target with poor reflecting properties may not be detected as easily as a smaller target with better reflecting properties. For example, you might expect a lighthouse to be a good radar target because of its size. In actuality the return echo is weak since the conical shape diffuses most of the radiated energy.

A ship whose hull is made of conducting materials, such as steel, will return a relatively strong echo.

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On the other hand, hulls made from wood or fiberglass return much weaker echoes.

Vertical surfaces, such as a cliff, are good targets provided they face the radar. Conversely , horizontal and smooth surfaces such as mudbanks, sandy beaches, and gently sloping hills make poor targets because they disperse rather than reflect most of the energy that strikes them.

The strongest radar echoes known come from built-up areas, docks, etc., because these targets are less subject to changes in aspect. These types of tar gets have three flat, smooth surfaces mutually at right angles. Some radar buoys are arranged this way so as to deliberately increase their detection range.

3.3 Range Resolution

3.4 Bearing Resolution

Bearing resolution is a measure of the capability of a radar to display as separate targets the echoes received from two targets which are at the same range and are close together.

The principal factor which affects bearing resolution is horizontal beamwidth. T wo targets at the same range must be separated by more than one beamwidth to appear as separate pips.

Target

Horizontal beamwidth

Direction of scanner rotation

Target

Radar is able to display two distinct target echoes.

Range resolution is a measure of the capability of a radar to display as separate pips the echoes received from two targets which are on the same bearing and are close together.

The main factor which affects range resolution is pulselength. T wo tar gets on the same bearing, close together, cannot be seen as two distinct echoes on the display unless they are separated by a distance greater than one-half the pulselength.

Radar is able to display two

Transmitted radar pulse

Radar cannot display targets as

separate echoes because they

are within the pulselength.

distinct target echoes.

Target

Horizontal beamwidth

Direction of scanner rotation

Radar cannot display targets as separateechoes because they are within the beamwidth.

Figure 3-3 Bearing resolution

3.5 False Echoes

Occasionally false echoes appear on the screen at positions where there is no target. In some cases the effects can be reduced or eliminated. The operator should familiarize himself or herself with the appearance and effects of these false echoes, so as not to confuse them with echoes from legitimate contacts.

Multiple echoes

Figure 3-2 Range resolution

Multiple echoes occur when a short range, strong echo is received from a ship, bridge, or breakwater . A second, a third or more ech-

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oes may be observed on the display at

Heading mark

True echo

Indirect echo

Heading mark

True echo

Indirect echo

Indirect path

Direct

path

Scanner

Obstruction (mast, funnel, etc.)

Own ship

Target

Bridge

Direct path

Indirect

echo

Target

Indirect

path

double, triple or other multiples of the actual range of the target as shown in Figure 3-4. Multiple reflection echoes can be reduced and often removed by decreasing the sensitivity or properly adjusting the STC.

True echo

Target

Indirect echoes

Indirect echoes may be returned from either a passing ship or returned from a reflecting surface on your own ship, for example, a stack. In both cases, the echo will return from a legitimate contact to the antenna by the same indirect path. The echo will appear on the same bearing of the reflected surface, but at the same range as the direct echo. Figure 3-6 illustrates the effect of an indirect echo. Indirect echoes may be recognized as follows:

Own ship

Multiple echo

Figure 3-4 Multiple echoes

Side-lobe echoes

Every time the scanner rotates, some radiation escapes on each side of the beam— called “side-lobes.” If a target exists where it can be detected by the side-lobes as well as the main-lobe, the side-lobe echoes may be represented on both sides of the true echo at the same range, as shown in Figure 3-5. Side-lobes show usually only at short ranges and from strong targets. They can be reduced through careful reduction of the sensitivity or proper adjustment of the STC.

Main-lobe

True echo

• they usually occur in a shadow sector

• they appear on the bearing of the obstruction but at the range of the legitimate contact

• when plotted, their movements are usually abnormal, and

• their shapes may indicate they are not direct echoes.

Scanner

Side-lobe

Spurious

target

Figure 3-5 Side-lobe echoes

Figure 3-6 Indirect echoes

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Blind and shadow sectors

3.6 Nautical Chart and Radar

Funnels, stacks, masts, or derricks in the path of antenna may reduce the intensity of the radar beam. If the angle subtended at the scanner is more than a few degrees a blind sector may be produced. Within the blind sector small targets at close range may not be detected while larger targets at much greater ranges may be detected. See Figure 3-7.

Vessel taller than wharf

Wharf

Blind sector (no echo)

Mast, etc. in path of radar beam

Size of blind sector depends on target size and range.

Picture

Under normal conditions, a picture which is similar to a nautical chart can be obtained on the radar display. However, a radar cannot:

• show targets which are below the horizon.

• show a target which is hidden by a larger one.

• see around corners (for example, seawall).

• distinguish between two targets which are very close together, either in range or bearing. For example, a vessel towing another will probably appear as one vessel, as both will be covered by the beam at the same time.

The nautical chart and radar picture shown in Figure 3-8 are from the Kada Inland Sea in southwestern Japan.

Figure 3-7 Blind and shadow sectors

Black areas are strong reflection targets.

Coastline difficult to display.

Actual topography Radar display

Figure 3-8 Nautical chart and associated

radar picture

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4. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

This chapter tells you how to keep your radar in good working order. Before reviewing this chapter please read the safety information which follows.

RF RADIATION HAZARD

The radar scanner emits high fre-

quency radio radiation which can be harmful, particularly to your eyes. Never look directly into the scanner from a distance of less than two feet when the radar is in operation as you could injure the cornea of your eyes. Always make sure the radar is set to stand-by or is turned off before starting work on the scanner unit.

4.1 Safety Information

WARNING

Hazardous voltages. Can shock, burn or cause death.

Only qualified personnel should work inside the units of the radar.

safety , precautions must always be exercised when reaching inside the equipment for the purpose of maintenance or service. For this reason, only qualified personnel totally familiar with electrical circuits and service manual should work inside the display unit or scanner unit.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

This equipment uses high voltage electricity which can shock, burn or cause death. While the equipment has been designed with consideration for the operator’s

T urn off the power befor e performing any maintenance or

troubleshooting procedure.

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4.2 Preventative Maintenance

4.3 Replacing the Fuse

Regular maintenance is important for good performance. Always keep the equipment as free as possible from dirt, dust, and water splashes. Make sure all screws securing the components are properly tightened.

The 5A fuse in the power cable protects the equipment against reverse polarity of ship’ s mains, overcurrent, and equipment fault. If the fuse blows, find the cause before replacing it. Never use a fuse rated for more than 5A–serious damage to equipment may re-

A maintenance program should be estab-

sult and void the warranty.

lished and should at least include the items listed in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1 Recommended maintenance program

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4.4 Troubleshooting

Table 4-2 contains simple troubleshooting procedures which you can follow to try to restore normal operation. If you cannot restore normal operation, do not attempt to check inside any unit of the radar system. Any repair work is best left to a qualified technician.

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4.5 Self Test

The self test facility checks the keyboard, ROM and RAM for proper operation. You may run the test as follows.

1) Press the [MENU] key.

2) Select Self Check. The following display appears.

[SELF TEST]

KEY BOARD TEST Press each key. Corresponding key on the screen turns black. Prog NO.: 03590951** ROM: OK RAM: OK

On Hours: 000019.5H Tx Hours: 000019.5H <MENU>=MAIN MENU

Figure 4-1 Self test screen

3) To check the keyboard, press a key. Its corresponding location on the display lights in black if the key is operating properly.

4) T o escape the test, press the [MENU] key .

The ROM and RAM are automatically checked. If NG (No Good) appears to the right of ROM or RAM indication, contact your dealer for advice.

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5. INSTALLATION

This chapter covers installation. Installation mainly consists of the following:

• siting and mounting the display unit and

the antenna unit

• connection of the signal cable and the

power cable

• establishing the ground

• connecting optional equipment, and

• adjustments.

NOTICE

The installation of this equipment requires certain electrical and mechanical skills. If the owner of the equipment has doubts about his or her technical abilities, we recommend that the equipment be installed by a qualified technician.

• A magnetic compass will be affected if placed too close to the antenna unit. Observe the minimum compass safe distances to prevent deviation of a magnetic compass:

Table 5-1 Compass safe distances

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• Typical mounting location for a sailboat and power boat are shown in Figure 5-1.

5.1 Antenna Unit Installation

Mounting considerations

When selecting a mounting location for the antenna unit keep in mind the following points.

• Install the unit on top of the wheelhouse or on the radar mast on an appropriate platform. It should be placed where there is a good all-round view with, as far as possible, no part of the ship’s superstructure or rigging intercepting the scanning beam. Any obstruction will cause shadow and blind sectors.

• Locate the unit at least two meters away from a direction finder antenna to prevent interference to the direction finder.

• In order to minimize the chance of picking up electrical interference, avoid where possible routing the signal cable near other onboard electrical equipment. Also avoid running the cable in parallel with power cables.

Figure 5-1 Typical antenna unit mounting

location for sailboat and power boat

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Mounting procedure for MODEL 821

Mounting platform

Removing packing materials

1) Open the radome cover carefully. Remove mounting hardware at the bottom of the radome base assembly; four each of M10 bolts, spring washers and flat washers. This hardware may be dis-

carded; do not use them to fix the antenna unit to the mounting platform.

Flat

Spring

washer

M10 x 20 hex head bolt

3) Prepare a platform of 5 to 10mm in thickness for the antenna unit. (For sailboats, an optional mounting bracket which can be fixed to a mast is available. See page 35 for details.)

The mounting surface must be parallel with the waterline and provided with five holes whose dimensions are shown in the outline drawing at the back of the manual. Four 10mm holes for fixing, and one 20mm hole for the vent tube.

There is a cable entry (cable gland) outside the antenna unit which should face the stern direction. The unit is adjusted so a target echo returned from the bow direction will be shown on the zero degree (heading marker) position on the screen. When drilling holes, be sure they are parallel with the fore and aft line.

Figure 5-2 Antenna unit (MODEL 821), showing location of mounting hardware

2) Unfasten the fixing bolts for the radome base.

Fixing

bolt

Rubber

washer

Figure 5-3 Antenna unit (MODEL 821),

showing location of fixing bolts

Vent tube

Moisture can condense inside the radome, causing corrosion, if a means is not provided to keep moisture out of the radome. A vent tube fitted on the base of the radome allows the radome to "breathe" while not allowing entry of water from outside into the radome. Be sure the tube is kept free of foreign materials and is not pinched or kinked. The vent tube extends downward by 27mm from the radome base. Ensure the vent tube extends downward before mounting the radome base.

4) Find the cable entry on the radome base. Position the radome base so the cable entry faces the stern direction. (This alignment must be as accurate as possible.)

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5) Make sure the vent tube is in the correct

position, and then fasten the radome base to the mounting platform with four each of M10 x 20 hex bolts, flat washers and spring washers (supplied). Do not overtighten the bolts; the tightening torque should be between 200 and 250 kg cm.

Radome base assy.

15 mm

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Flat

washer

Spring

washer

,,,,

5-10 mm

Platform

M10 x 25 hex bolt

Wiring and final preparation inside the antenna unit for MODEL 821

1) Drill a hole of at least ø27mm through the deck or bulkhead to run the signal cable between the antenna unit and the display unit.

2) Pass the cable through the hole. Then, seal the hole with sealing compound for waterproofing.

3) Unfasten the cable gland and pass the signal cable through the hole at the rear of the radome base. The cable has three plugs which you connect to the antenna unit.

4) Secure the cable with the cable clamping plate and gaskets. Fasten the shield to one of the fixing screws for the cable clamping plate to ground the shield.

Figure 5-4 How to fasten the radome base

to the mounting platform

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5) Connect three plugs to the antenna unit: P801 (9 way), P813 (2 way), and P810 (10 way).

Figure 5-5 Antenna unit (MODEL 821), inside view

6) Put the radome on the radome base assembly. The arrow should face toward the bow.

Ship's bow

J813

J810

J801

TP804

7) Tighten the fixing bolts for the radome.

8) The cable run must be properly supported, and must not be used to provide impromptu foot-holds or hand-holds! Clips or hangers should be employed every 20 cm.

Figure 5-6 How to position the

radome cover (MODEL 821)

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Mounting procedure for MODEL 841

Mounting platform

Removing packing materials

1) Open the radome cover carefully. Remove mounting hardware at the bottom of the radome base assembly; four each of M10 bolts, spring washers and flat washers. This hardware may be dis-

carded; do not use them to fix the antenna unit to the mounting platform.

Flat

Spring

washer

M10 x 20 hex head bolt

Figure 5-7 Antenna unit (MODEL 841), showing location of mounting hardware

2) Unfasten the four fixing bolts securing the radome cover to the radome base. Lift radome carefully to remove the antenna radiator packing materials.

Figure 5-8 Antenna unit (MODEL 841),

showing location of fixing bolts

3) Prepare and fasten a platform of 5 to 10mm in thickness to the mounting location. (For sailboats, an optional mounting bracket which can be fixed to a mast is available. See page 35 for details.)

The mounting surface must be parallel with the waterline and provided with six holes whose dimensions are shown in the outline drawing at the back of the manual; four 12mm holes for fixing, and one 27 mm hole for cable entry, and one 20mm hole for the vent tube.

Vent tube

4) Find the cable entry on the radome base. Position the radome base so the vent tube faces the stern direction. (This alignment must be as accurate as possible.)

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5) Make sure the vent tube is in the correct

Radome base assy.

Wiring and final preparation inside the antenna unit for MODEL 841

1) Drill a hole of at least ø20mm through the deck or bulkhead to run the signal cable between the antenna unit and the display unit.

2) Pass the signal cable through the hole. Then, seal the hole with sealing compound for waterproofing.

15 mm

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

,,,,

5-10 mm

Flat

washer

Platform

Spring

washer

M10 x 25 hex bolt

Figure 5-9 How to fasten the radome base

to the mounting platform

3) Unfasten the cable clamping plate by loosening four M4 screws and removing two gaskets at the radome base.

4) Pass the cable through the hole at the bottom of the radome base. Three plugs are attached at one end of the signal cable.

5) Secure the cable with the cable clamping plate and gaskets removed in step 3.

6) Connect the ground wire between one of the fixing screws for cable clamping plate and the IF amplifier chassis.

7) Referring to Figure 5-10, mate the 9 way and 2 way plugs to the MD Board. Remove the lid of the IF Board and mate the 14 way plug there. Reattach the lid.

Figure 5-10 Antenna unit (MODEL 841), inside view, shield cover removed

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8) Put the radome on the radome base assembly. The arrow should face toward the bow.

Figure 5-11 How to position the

radome cover (MODEL 841)

9) Tighten the fixing bolts for the radome.

10) The cable run must be properly supported, and must not be used to provide impromptu foot-holds or hand-holds! Clips or hangers should be employed every 20 cm.

Figure 5-12 Optional mounting bracket installation for sailboat

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5.2 Display Unit Installation

Mounting considerations

When selecting a mounting location for the display unit keep in mind the following points.

• The display unit is designed and constructed to be splashproof, thus it can be installed outdoors. You can even hose it down after a day’s outing. If it is to be installed outdoors, we recommend installing it an enclosed cabinet, for maximum protection against the marine environment.

• The temperature and humidity of the mounting location should be stable and moderate. No LCD can provide adequate contrast if the ambient temperature is too extreme.

• The display unit consumes only a moderate amount of power , so there is no need for forced air ventilation. However, you should provide adequate space behind and around the unit to permit circulation of air and to provide convenient access to the rear connectors.

• Even though the picture is quite legible even in bright sunlight, keep the display unit out of direct sunlight or at least shaded because of heat that can build up inside the cabinet.

• Locate the display unit in a position where you can view and operate it conveniently but where there is no danger of salt or fresh water spray or immersion.

• The orientation of the display unit should be so the radar screen is viewed while the operator is facing in the direction of the bow. This makes determination of your position much easier.

• Make sure you allow enough clearance both to get to the connectors behind the unit and to allow you to get your hands in on both sides to loosen or tighten the mounting knobs. Make sure you leave at least a foot or so of “service loop” of cables behind the unit so it can be pulled forward for servicing or easy removal of the connectors.

• A magnetic compass will be affected if placed too close to the display unit. Observe the minimum compass safe distances to prevent deviation of a magnetic compass: standard compass, 0.7 meters, and steering compass, 0.5 meters.

Mounting procedure

The display unit is designed to be mounted on a tabletop.

1) Using the hanger as a template, mark

screw locations in the mounting location.

2) Fix the hanger to the mounting location

with four M6 tapping screws (supplied).

3) Fit the knob bolts to the display unit.

4) Install the display unit in the hanger.

5) Tighten the knob bolts securely.

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ø6

4 FIXING HOLES

10mm

222(8.7")

236(9.3")

Cutting size for flushmount

274

(10.79")

*80

(3.15")

(0.71")

238

(9.37")

:SERVICING CLEARANCE

Figure 5-13 How to mount the display unit

(0.71")

(0.79")

*80

(3.15")

130

(5.12")

100

(3.94")

(0.39")

*140

(5.51")

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Connections

Connect the signal and power cables, the ground wire and optional equipment as shown in Figure 5-14.

Power cable connector

Connect power

cable here.

10.2-31.2VDC

3 GND

Signal cable connector

Connect signal cable

from antenna here.

DJ-1

OPTION

MARINE RADAR

TYPE SER.NO. DATE COMPASS SAFE DISTANCE STD M STEER M EQUPMENT CLASS FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD

HDG

NMEA

Covered. (not use)

HDG connector Connect heading sensor nere.

NMEA connector Connect navaid nere.

OPTION connector Connect navaid, video sounder, etc. here.

Ground terminal

Connect ground wire between

here and ship's ground.

CAUTION

Tigthen the boot-boud securely to ensure watertightness. See page 44.

Figure 5-14 Display unit, rear view

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Navigation aid, video sounder connection

If your navigation aid can output data in NMEA 0183 data format, your vessel’s position in latitude and longitude, the range and bearing to waypoint, speed, and course may be input to this radar, and be seen in the bottom text area.

SPU-9180

DISPLAY UNIT

J61

Cable supplied with radar (connector assy. 03-1796(5))

VIDEO

SOUNDER

Further, if your video sounder can output depth in NMEA 0183 data format, depth can be displayed on the navigation data displayed in graph form during stand-by.

You will need an NMEA cable: For navaid;

Type Code no. Remarks MJ-A6SPF0012-050 000-134-424 6P-6P(5m) MJ-A6SPF0012-100 000-133-817 6P-6P(10m)

For E/S;

Type Code no. Remarks MJ-A6SPF0011-050 000-132-224 6P-4P(5m)

MJ-A6SPF0011-100 000-132-336 6P-4P(10m)

Two NMEA connectors are provided at the rear of the display unit: the NMEA connector and the OPTION connector.

Heading Sensor Connection

Solder and tape.

Cable supplied with video sounder

Figure 5-15 How to connect external equipment to the OPTION connector

3) Cover signal cable at junction with dis-

play unit with silicone sealant.

Distribution NAV data to the other equipment

This radar can output NAV data received from a navaid to an echosounder or video plotter by making the modifications as shown in below.

J55 (NMEA)

SPU9180

Navaid

Heading signal can be connected to the “HDG” connector. 10 m cable assembly is optionally available.

Type Code no. Remarks MJ-A6SPF0007-100 000-125-237 C-2000 MJ-A6SPF0009-100 000-125-236 AD-100

The OPTION connector

To connect external equipment to the OPTION connector;

1) Remove the plastic cover on the connector .

2) Connect equipment to J61 on the SPU Board as shown in Figure 5-15.

TLL, RSD

MODEL 821/841, FMD-811

The position data from navaid can be used for the echosounder if a video plotter is not connected.

J61

Echosounder

Video plotter

Procedure

1. Unfasten the nuts fixing the waterproof connector to remove the covers of the power and display unit.

2. Remove all connectors from SPU Board (SPU-9180).

3. Unfasten three screws to remove the board.

4. Remove JP3, R91 and R92 on the parts side of SPU Board.

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Remove JP3.

SPU-9180 Parts side

9. Replace the covers removed in step 1.

10.Connect navaid and other equipment to radar.

11.T urn on the radar and confirm that NAV data in properly received at the radar and external equipment.

JP3 JP4

R91 R92

Remove R91 and R92.

R93 R94

R95 Q16

Q15

R90 R91

CR14

5. Add jumper wire between J55 pin #3(RXD-H) and J61 pin #1(TXD-H).

6. Add a jumper wire between J55 pin #4(RXD-C) and J61 pin #5(SHIELD).

Add the jumper wire between J61#5 and J55#4.

R91 R92

JP3 JP4

J55

J61

Add the jumper wire between J61#1 and J55#3

R69 C27

R70

R93 R94

R95 Q16

Q15

R90 R91

CR14

5.3 Installation Check List

After completing the installation it is a good idea to check for proper installation. Follow the checklist below and tick boxes to show proper completion.

❒ Is the vent tube on the antenna housing

on the stern side?

❒ Are the four bolts for fixing the radome

tightened?

❒ Is the signal cable waterproofed at the

radome base?

❒ Is the signal cable secured against a mast

or bulkhead?

❒ Is the cable gland or cable entry on the

deck fully waterproofed?

7. Connect the NMEA cable to the connector assy (03-1796/5P, supplied with radar) as shown in the figure below.

8. Connect the 5P connector to J51 on SPU Board.

❒ Are the connections to the battery of

correct polarity?

❒ Are all the antenna and display units

grounded?

Solder

NMEA cable

Echosounder

Other Equipment (Telesounder data not be mixed.)

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❒ Are all connectors at the rear of the

display unit fastened securely?

CAUTION

If it is necessary to open the display unit, be sure the rear cover is fitted to the front chassis properly when closing the rear cover. When reassembling, first turn off the unit and then press the center of the rear cover to plug in the multipin connector on the rear cover.

5.4 Initial Adjustment of Picture

5) Select minimum range. Press the [ECHO] key and press the cursor pad to select STC-AUTO, if it is not already selected.

5.5 Displaying the Installation

Menus

Two sets of installation menus, Installation Setup 1 and Installation Setup 2 enable entry of initial settings and adjustment of the radar.

Follow the procedure below to obtain proper radar picture.

1) Press the [POWER] key on the display unit. The display should light. Wait until the message "ST-BY" appears on the screen. (About 1:30 for the 0821 and 2:30 for the 0841.)

2) Press [TX ST -BY] key to transmit. The radar will start transmitting, and you will probably see some targets around you, even though the radar is not yet properly adjusted.

3) Select a long range.

4) Press the [ECHO] key. The following display appears.

AUTO 1 2 3

GAIN

STC

A/C RAIN 00 FTC 0 1 2

◆

[

MAN

AUTO 1 2 3

[

MAN

Item selected for adjustment

Procedure

1) Turn on the power while pressing and holding down the [HM OFF] key.

2) Press the [MENU] key.

● MAIN MENU ●

Select item by ▲▼ keys and press ENT key.

1. Backlight/Brilliance

2. P/L, IR, NR & Radar Mode

3. Nav Data

4. Mode & Function

5. Tuning AUTO MANUAL

6. Self Check

7. Installation Setup 1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press HM-OFF to temporarily hide menu.

Figure 5-17 main menu

ECHO KEY TO EXIT

Current level

Figure 5-16 Display for adjustment of

gain, STC, A/C RAIN and FTC

4) Press the cursor pad to select GAINAUTO, if it is not already selected.

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3) Press the cursor pad to select Installation Setup 1 and press the [ENT] key.

● INSTALLATION SETUP 1 ● Select item and option by ▲▼ keys.

1. Key Beep

2. Hdg Sensor

3. Ant on Tx

4. Demo Display

5. Antenna Unit

6. Installation Setup 2

OFF ON MAG GYRO

ROTATE STOP OFF ON

M841 MK2 M841

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press HM-OFF to temporarily hide menu.

5) Press the [ENT] key.

Leave the menu open to complete the next several adjustments.

5.7 Relative Bearing Alignment

You have mounted the antenna unit facing straight ahead in the direction of the bow. Therefore, a small but conspicuous target dead ahead visually should appear on the heading mark (zero degrees).

Figure 5-18 Installation setup menu 1

4) To display the Installation Setup 2 menu, press the cursor pad to select Installation Setup 2.

● INSTALLATION SETUP 2 ●

Select item and option by trackball.

1. Align Heading

2. Adjust Sweep Timing

3. On Hours 000019.8 H

4. Tx Hours 000016.0 H

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press HM-OFF to temporarily hide menu.

Figure 5-19 Installation setup 2 menu

In practice, you will probably observe some small error on the display because of the difficulty in achieving accurate initial positioning of the antenna unit. The following adjustment will compensate for this error, up to 360° degrees.

1) Identify a suitable target (for example, ship or buoy) at a range between 1/8 to 1/4 miles, preferably near the heading mark. T o minimize error , keep echoes in the outer half of the picture by changing the range.

2) Display the Installation Setup 2 menu.

● INSTALLATION SETUP 2 ●

Select item and option by trackball.

1. Align Heading

2. Adjust Sweep Timing

3. On Hours 000019.8 H

4. Tx Hours 000016.0 H

5.6 Entering Initial Settings

1) At the Installation Setup 1 menu, press the cursor pad to select Key Beep. (Key Beep turns on or off the buzzer which sounds when a key is pressed.)

2) Press the cursor pad to select OFF or ON.

3) Select Hdg Sensor.

4) Select type of heading sensor connected to the radar; MAGnetic compass or GYROcompass.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press HM-OFF to temporarily hide menu.

Figure 5-20 Installation setup 2 menu

3) Select Align Heading and press the [ENT] key .

4) Press the cursor pad to bisect the target selected at step 2 with the EBL.

5) Press the [ENT] key,

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6) As a final test, move the boat towards a

(1) Correct

(2) Target pushed inward

(3) Target pushed outward

small buoy and confirm that the buoy shows up dead ahead on the radar when it is visually dead ahead.

5.8 Sweep Timing

This adjustment ensures proper radar performance, especially on short ranges. The radar measures the time required for a transmitted echo to travel to the target and return to the source. The received echo appears on the display based on this time. Thus, at the instant the transmitter is fired, the sweep should start from the center of the display (sometimes called sweep origin.)

A trigger pulse generated in the display unit goes to the antenna unit through the signal cable to trigger the transmitter (magnetron). The time taken by the signal to travel up to the antenna unit varies, depending largely on the length of signal cable. During this period the display unit should wait before starting the sweep. When the display unit is not adjusted correctly, the echoes from a straight local object (for example, a harbor wall or straight pier) will not appear with straight edges—namely, they will be seen as “pushed out” or “pulled in” near the picture center. The range of objects will also be incorrectly shown.

Figure 5-21 Examples of improper and

correct sweep timings

1) Transmit the radar on the shortest range and adjust the sensitivity and STC.

2) Visually select a straight echo (harbor wall, straight pier).

3) Display the Installation Setup 2 menu and select Adjust Sweep Timing.

5) While looking at the target selected at step 2, press cursor pad at the 9 o’clock or 3 o’clock position to straighten the target.

6) Press the [ENT] key.

5.9 Closing the Installation

Menus

Press the [MENU] key and turn off the power.

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5.10 Signal cable connection

1. Connect the signal cable to DJ-1 on the rear panel of the display unit.

Rubber cover

DJ Connector

DJ-1

Boot-band

Cable

Display unit

2. Cover the connector with the rubber cover. The projection on the connector base is inserted into the groove on the rubber cover.

Rubber cover

GraspGrasp

Groove

Display unit

3. Put the boot-band as shown below, and tighten it.

Boot-band

Display Unit

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Furuno 821, 841 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

Features

CONFIGURATION OF MODEL 821/841

1. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

1.1 What is Radar?

1.2 How Ships Determined Position Before Radar

1.4 How Radar Determines Bearing

1.5 Radar Wave Speed and Antenna Rotation Speed

1.6 The Radar Display

1.3 How Radar Determines Range

2. OPERATION

2.1 Control Description

2.2 Display Indications and Markers

2.3 Turning the Radar On and Off

2.4 Transmitting

2.6 Adjusting LCD Backlighting and Display Tone

2.5 Selecting the Range

2.7 Adjusting Control Panel Brilliance

2.8 Adjusting GAIN, STC, A/C RAIN and FTC

2.9 Tuning the Receiver

2.10 Measuring the Range

2.11 Measuring the Bearing

2.12 Menu Operation

2.13 Selecting the Display Mode

2.14 The Window Display

2.15 Selecting the Presentation Mode

2.16 Guard Alarm

2.17 Suppressing Radar Interference

2.18 Suppressing Noise Interference

2.20 Off Centering the Display

2.19 Selecting Pulselength

2.21 Echo Trails

2.23 Echo Stretch (magnifying long range echoes)

2.26 Watchman

2.24 Selecting Unit of Measurement for Range

2.25 Selecting Bearing Reference

2.27 Erasing the Heading Marker

2.28 Deselecting Ranges

2.30 Outputting Cursor Position to Navigator

2.31 Displaying Cursor Position, Range and Bearing to Cursor

2.32 Visual Alarm Indications

3. INTERPRETING THE DISPLAY

3.2 Target Properties and Radar Wave Reflection

3.3 Range Resolution

3.4 Bearing Resolution

3.5 False Echoes

4. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

4.1 Safety Information

4.2 Preventative Maintenance

4.3 Replacing the Fuse

4.4 Troubleshooting

4.5 Self Test

5. INSTALLATION

5.1 Antenna Unit Installation

5.2 Display Unit Installation

5.3 Installation Check List

5.4 Initial Adjustment of Picture

5.7 Relative Bearing Alignment

5.6 Entering Initial Settings

5.8 Sweep Timing

5.10 Signal cable connection