Furuno BBWX3 User Manual

BBWX3 SIRIUSXM SATELLITE WEATHER

REFERENCE MANUAL

The purpose of this manual is to provide operating procedures for Navnet NN3D’s
SiriusXM Satellite Weather capability. An optional SiriusXM Weather Receiver BBWX3
and SiriusXM subscription are required. This manual is provided in addition to the
Navnet NN3D operator’s manual, which fully covers operating procedures for the
NavNet NN3D system. SiriusXM weather coverage is currently only available in U.S.
and Canada.

Disclaimer – The weather information is subject to service interruptions and may contain errors or
inaccuracies and consequently should not be relied upon exclusively. The service is provided as is.
You are urged to check alternate weather information sources prior to making safety related
decisions. You acknowledge and agree that you shall be solely responsible for use of the
information and all decisions taken with respect thereto. By using this service, you release
and waive any claims against SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc., WSI, Navcast Incorporated and Furuno

with regard to this service. If you do not have the subscription agreement, you will nd a copy at:

www.sirius.com/marineweather/marineweather_terms_and_conditions.pdf
Or call 1-800-869-5480 to have a copy sent to you.

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Weather

1.1 Weather Display Overview

When connected to the SiriusXM Weather Receiver BBWX3, this MFD will display current
and forecasted weather information for your area. Real time updating ensures that you
have up-to-the-minute weather information for your area, as well as any other area in
the U.S.

Information provided by the SiriusXM Marine Weather service is advisory nature only.
You, the customer, agree to release FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD., Sirius Satellite
Radio Inc., Navcast Inc. and WSI Corporation from any and all claims arising from the
use of this service, and you acknowledge that you have read the terms of your sub­scription agreement and agree to all the terms therein. If you do not have the subscrip­tion agreement, you will find a copy at: www.sirius.com/marineweatheragreement or
call 1-800-869-5480 to have a copy sent to you.

Before using the weather application:

• Obtain an optional SiriusXM Weather Receiver BBWX3.

• Obtain a SiriusXM weather service subscription. Contact Sirius Satellite Radio INC., for
further details.

• After connecting and powering up both the BBWX3 and the associated MFD dis­plays, it may take up to 30 minutes for your MFD to receive/accumulate WX data
from the BBWX3.

• If, during the installation of the equipment, the Installation Wizard fails to acknowl­edge the existence of the BBWX3, Sirius-related menus will not appear. Confirm
that the equipment acknowledges the SiriusXM receiver.

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1.2 Weather Icons

The table below shows the weather icons that appear the SiriusXM Satellite Weather
display. These icons can be shown or hidden from the Weather menu.

Icon Meaning

Purple Storm cast

Dark yellow (recorded in last 0-5 min.)
Medium yellow (recorded in last 5-10 min.)
Light yellow (recorded in last 10-15 min.)

Buoy or
CMAN sta.

Buoy: Red
CMAN station: Grey
Airplane: White

Pink & Blue

Dark blue

Red-blue

Green (Rain)
Blues (Snow)
Pinks (Mixture)

Grey (Historical)
Red (Current)
Orange (Forecast)

Color

Lightning

Surface
observation
stations

Wind

Waves

Sea surface
temperature

NOWRAD
(USA RADAR)

Storm tracks

etc.

For details, see your MFD Op Manual

Surface
pressure

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1.3 Weather Menu

The Weather menu lets you adjust the following weather-related items:

• Overlay transparency

• Color scale

• Weather radar (US or Canada)

• Standard weather data

• Advanced weather data

1.3.1 Displaying the Weather Menu

1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.

2. Use the RotoKey to open the Weather-Sirius menu.

3. Use the RotoKey to select the weather item that you want to show or hide.

4. Push the RotoKey to alternately turn the item on and off.

5. Press the MENU key to close the menu.

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1.3.2 Weather Menu Description

Overlay Color Transparency

Adjust the transparency level of the weather overlay. Select this item with the RotoKey
and push the RotoKey. Rotate the RotoKey to set and then push it to confirm setting.
The higher the value the greater the transparency of the overlay.

Auto SST Color Scale

Enable/disable automatic adjustment of sea surface temperature color scale accord­ing to sea surface temperature.

Manual SST Color Range

Set the SST color range when Auto SST Color Scale is disabled. The setting range is
+00.00 to 99.99 (degrees Fahrenheit).

Weather Radar

The BBWX3 can display the USA NOWRAD weather radar system. USA NOWRAD
shows the type and level of precipitation. The "Level" number shown below denotes a
figure of reflectivity from a weather radar. The large
precipitat

ion. CANRAD (Canada) is now included in available USA NOWRAD data.

r the level number, the stronger the

Precipitation indication on NOWRAD.

Weather radar color Precipitation type Level

Light green Rain 15-19 dBz (Mist)

Medium green Rain 20-29 dBz (Light)

Dark green Rain 30-39 dBz (Moderate)

Yellow Rain 40-44 dBz (Mod-Heavy)

Orange Rain 45-49 dBz (Heavy)

Light red Rain 50-54 dBz (Very Heavy)

Dark red Rain over 55 dBz (Heavy/Hail)

Light blue Snow 5-19 dBz

Dark blue Snow over 20 dBz

Light pink Mixed 5-19 dBz

Dark pink Mixed over 20 dBz

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Weather Data

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Wind Forecast

Select how to show the wind forecast. There are two types of wind icon styles: Vane
feathers and Plain colors. Vane feathers also show you wind speed and direction, but
give you more details about the wind speed per the description shown below.

3-7 8-12

13-17

18-22 23-27

28-32 33-37

Wind Force 10.0 kt
Wind Direction 306.5

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Wave Height +11.0 ft
Wave Direction 141.5

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Wave Period 0m00s

38-42 43-47 48-52

53-57 58-62 63-67 68-72

Place cursor on a wind icon or
anywhere on a body of water
and hit the left-click button to
show wind and wave informatio
for that area.

73-77

78-82 83-87 88-92 93-97 98-102

(kt)

Waves Forecast

The Waves layer depicts wave height, with a dark blue arrow whose length increases
with wave height. To find wave information place the cursor on a wave symbol and hit
hit the left-click button.

Wind Force 30.0 kt
Wind Direction 186.5
Wave Height +12.50 f
Wave Direction 156.5 󾼒M
Wave Period 0m00s

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