Furuno FAR-2107-BB, FAR-2807 User Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MARINE RADAR

FAR-2807 Series

MODEL

FAR-2107(-BB) Series

Complies with IMO MSC.192(79)

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

General

• The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual.

Wrong operation or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury.

• Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO.

• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.

• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice.

• The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual can be different from the

screens you see on your display. The screens you see depend on your system configuration and equipment settings.

• Save this manual for future reference.

• Any modification of the equipment (including software) by persons not authorized by

FURUNO will cancel the warranty.

• All brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of

their respective holders.

How to discard this product

Discard this product according to local regulations for the disposal of industrial waste. For disposal in the USA, see the homepage of the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/) for the correct method of disposal.

How to discard a used battery

Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and terminals of battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.

In the European Union

The crossed-out trash can symbol indicates that all types of batteries must not be discarded in standard trash, or at a trash site. Take the used batteries to a battery collection site according to your national legislation and the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EU.

In the USA

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In the other countries

There are no international standards for the battery recycle symbol. The number of symbols can increase when the other countries make their own recycling symbols in the future.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The operator and installer must read the applicable safety instructions before attempting to install or operate the equipment.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Warning, Caution

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.

Prohibitive Action

Mandatory Action

WARNING

Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard

The radar antenna emits electromagnetic radio frequency (RF) energy which can be harmful, particularly to your eyes. Never look directly into the antenna aperture from a close distance while the radar ius in operation or eexpose yourself to the transmitting antenna at a close distance. Distances at which RF radiation level of 100, 50 and 10 W/m are given in the table below.

Note: If the antenna unit is installed at a close distance in front of the wheel house, your administration may require halt of transmission within a certain sector of antenna revolution. This is possible. Ask your FURUNO representive or dealer to provide this feature.

Radar model

FAR-2117 FAR-2117-BB FAR-2817

FAR-2127 FAR-2127-BB FAR-2827

FAR-2137S, FAR-2137S-BB FAR-2837S

FAR-2827W

FAR-2837SW

Transceiver

RTR-078A

RTR-079A MG5436

RTR-080

RTR-081A

RTR-082

Magnetron

MAF1565N

MG5223F

MG5436

MG5223F

Antenna

XN12AF XN20AF XN24AF

SN30AF SN36AF

XN20AF XN24AF 0.2m 3.4m SN36AF

100W/m

0.3m

0.1m

0.9m

0.5m

0.2m

0.1m

0.4m

50W/m

1.2m

0.7m

0.4m

2.6m

1.7m

1.0m

0.7m

1.0m

0.5m

0.2m

10W/m

3.7m

2.2m

1.5m

9.0m

4.6m

3.3m

2.4m

2.0m

5.6m

1.9m

XN12AF: 120cm, XN20AF: 198cm, XN24AF: 243cm, SN30AF: 309cm, SN36AF: 377cm

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Do not open the equipment.

Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.

Turn off the radar power switch before servicing the antenna unit. Post a warning sign near the switch indicating it should not be turned on while the antenna unit is being serviced.

Prevent the potential risk of being struck by the rotating antenna and exposure to RF radiation hazard.

Wear a safety belt and hard hat when working on the antenna unit.

Serious injury or death can result if someone falls from the radar antenna mast.

WARNING

Use the proper fuse.

Use of a wrong fuse can result in damage to the equipment or cause fire.

Keep heater away from equipment.

Heat can alter equipment shape and melt the power cord, which can cause fire or electrical shock.

Do not place liquid-filled containers near the equipment.

Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquid spills into the equipment.

Do not operate the equipment with wet hands.

Electrical shock can result.

Before servicing the radar, turn off the appropriate external breaker.

Power is not removed from the radar simply by turning off its power switch.

Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.

Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can result.

Immediately turn off the power at the ship's mains switchboard if water leaks into the equipment or the equipment is emitting smoke or fire.

Continued use can cause fatal damage to the equipment.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

No one navigational aid should be relied upon for the safety of vessel and crew. The navigator has the responsibility to check all aids available to confirm position. Electronic aids are not a substitute for basic navigational principles and common sense.

• This TT automatically tracks automatically or manually acquired radar targets and calculates their courses and speeds, indicating them by vectors. Since the data generated by the auto plotter are based on what radar targets are selected, the radar must always be optimally tuned for use with the auto plotter, to ensure required targets will not be lost or unwanted targets such as sea returns and noise will not be acquired and tracked.

• A target does not always mean a land mass, reef, ships or other surface vessels but can imply returns from sea surface and clutter. As the level of clutter changes with environment, the operator should properly adjust the A/C SEA, A/C RAIN and GAIN controls to be sure target echoes are not eliminated from the radar screen.

CAUTION

The plotting accuracy and response of this TT meets IMO standards. Tracking accuracy is affected by the following:

• Tracking accuracy is affected by course change. One to two minutes is required to restore vectors to full accuracy after an abrupt course change. (The actual amount depends on gyrocompass specifications.)

• The amount of tracking delay is inversely proportional to the relative speed of the target. Delay is on the order of 15—30 seconds for high relative speed; 30—60 seconds for low relative speed.

• Display accuracy is affected by the following:

- Echo intensity

- Radar transmission pulsewidth

- Radar bearing error

- Gyrocompass error

- Course change (own ship and target)

The data generated by TT, AIS and video plotter are intended for reference only.

Refer to official nautical charts for detailed and up-to-date information.

WARNING LABEL Warning labels are attached to the equipment. Do not remove any label. If a label is missing or damaged, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.

WARNING

Radiation hazard. Only qualified personnel should work inside scanner. Confirm that TX has stopped before opening scanner.

DISPLAY UNIT, PROCESSOR UNIT

Name: Warning Label (1) Type: 86-003-1011-1 Code No.: 100-236-231

ANTENNA UNIT

Name: Radiation Warning Label Type: Code No.: 100-266-890

03-142-3201-0

FOREWORD ........................................................................................................ xi

PROGRAM NUMBER ......................................................................................... xv

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.............................................................................. xvi

1. RADAR OPERATION.................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Turning on the Power .................................................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Transmitter ON ............................................................................................................ 1-1

1.3 Control Unit ................................................................................................................. 1-3

1.4 Main Menu................................................................................................................... 1-5

1.5 Operation by the On-Screen Boxes ............................................................................ 1-7

1.6 Cursor Menu.............................................................................................................. 1-10

1.7 Monitor Brilliance ........................................................................................................1-11

1.8 Display Modes ........................................................................................................... 1-12

1.9 On-Screen Boxes and Markers ................................................................................. 1-13

1.10 Tuning the Receiver .................................................................................................. 1-15

1.10.1 Choosing the tuning method........................................................................... 1-15

1.10.2 Initializing tuning ............................................................................................. 1-15

1.10.3 Automatic tuning ............................................................................................. 1-16

1.10.4 Manual tuning ................................................................................................. 1-16

1.11 Aligning Heading with Gyrocompass......................................................................... 1-16

1.12 Presentation Modes................................................................................................... 1-17

1.12.1 Choosing presentation mode.......................................................................... 1-17

1.12.2 Description of presentation modes ................................................................. 1-18

1.13 Entering Own Ship's Speed....................................................................................... 1-22

1.13.1 Automatic speed input by log or GPS navigator ............................................. 1-22

1.13.2 Manual speed input ........................................................................................ 1-23

1.14 Choosing a Range Scale........................................................................................... 1-23

1.15 Choosing a Pulselength ............................................................................................ 1-24

1.15.1 Choosing a pulselength .................................................................................. 1-24

1.15.2 Changing pulselength ..................................................................................... 1-25

1.16 Adjusting the Sensitivity ............................................................................................ 1-26

1.17 Reducing Sea Clutter ................................................................................................ 1-27

1.17.1 Choosing method of adjustment ..................................................................... 1-27

1.17.2 Automatic reduction of sea clutter .................................................................. 1-27

1.17.3 Manual reduction of sea clutter....................................................................... 1-28

1.18 Reducing Rain Clutter ............................................................................................... 1-29

1.18.1 Automatic reduction of rain clutter .................................................................. 1-29

1.18.2 Manual reduction of rain clutter ...................................................................... 1-29

1.19 Measuring Range ...................................................................................................... 1-31

1.19.1 Showing, hiding the fixed range rings............................................................. 1-31

1.19.2 Measuring range by the variable range marker (VRM)................................... 1-32

1.19.3 VRM unit of measurement (B and C types) .................................................... 1-33

1.19.4 TTG to VRM indication ................................................................................... 1-33

1.20 Measuring Bearing .................................................................................................... 1-34

1.20.1 Measuring bearing .......................................................................................... 1-34

1.20.2 True or relative bearing................................................................................... 1-35

1.21 Collision Assessment by Offset EBL ......................................................................... 1-36

1.21.1 How to assess risk of collision by the offset EBL............................................ 1-36

1.21.2 Point of reference for origin point of offset EBL .............................................. 1-37

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1.22 Measuring Range and Bearing Between Two Targets ...............................................1-38

1.23 Target Alarm ...............................................................................................................1-39

1.23.1 How to set a target alarm ................................................................................1-39

1.23.2 Acknowledging the target alarm ......................................................................1-40

1.23.3 Deactivating a target alarm..............................................................................1-40

1.23.4 Target alarm attributes.....................................................................................1-41

1.24 Off-Centering the Display...........................................................................................1-42

1.25 Interference Rejector..................................................................................................1-43

1.26 Echo Stretch...............................................................................................................1-43

1.27 Echo Averaging..........................................................................................................1-44

1.28 Noise Rejector............................................................................................................1-45

1.29 Wiper..........................................................................................................................1-46

1.30 Target Trails ...............................................................................................................1-47

1.30.1 True or relative trails........................................................................................1-47

1.30.2 Trail time..........................................................................................................1-48

1.30.3 Trail gradation..................................................................................................1-48

1.30.4 Saving, copying target trails ............................................................................1-49

1.30.5 Trail level .........................................................................................................1-50

1.30.6 Narrow trails (B, C and W types).....................................................................1-50

1.30.7 Longer trails (B, C and W types) .....................................................................1-51

1.30.8 Temporarily removing trails from the display ...................................................1-51

1.30.9 Trail stabilization in true motion.......................................................................1-51

1.30.10 Erasing trails..................................................................................................1-51

1.31 PI (Parallel Index) Lines.............................................................................................1-52

1.31.1 Displaying, erasing PI lines .............................................................................1-52

1.31.2 Adjusting PI line orientation, PI line interval ....................................................1-53

1.31.3 PI line bearing reference .................................................................................1-53

1.31.4 Maximum number of PI lines to display...........................................................1-54

1.31.5 PI line orientation.............................................................................................1-54

1.31.6 Resetting PI lines ............................................................................................1-54

1.32 Origin Mark ................................................................................................................1-55

1.32.1 Entering origin marks ......................................................................................1-55

1.32.2 Origin mark stabilization ..................................................................................1-57

1.32.3 Deleting individual origin marks.......................................................................1-57

1.33 Zoom..........................................................................................................................1-58

1.34 Markers ......................................................................................................................1-59

1.34.1 Heading line ....................................................................................................1-59

1.34.2 Stern marker....................................................................................................1-59

1.34.3 North marker ...................................................................................................1-59

1.34.4 Own ship symbol .............................................................................................1-60

1.34.5 Barge marker...................................................................................................1-61

1.34.6 INS marker ......................................................................................................1-61

1.35

Automatic Picture Setup According to Navigation Purpose .......................................1-62

1.35.1 Selecting a picture setup option ......................................................................1-64

1.35.2 Programming and saving picture setups .........................................................1-64

1.35.3 Restoring user settings....................................................................................1-66

1.35.4 Restoring default picture setup options ...........................................................1-66

1.35.5 Disabling unnecessary picture setups.............................................................1-67

1.36 Function Keys ............................................................................................................1-68

1.36.1 Activating function keys...................................................................................1-68

1.36.2 Programming function keys.............................................................................1-68

1.37 Ship’s Position............................................................................................................1-72

1.38 Second-trace Echoes.................................................................................................1-74

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.39 Brilliance of Screen Data........................................................................................... 1-75

1.40 Watch Alarm .............................................................................................................. 1-76

1.41 Nav Data ................................................................................................................... 1-77

1.42 Text Window .............................................................................................................. 1-79

1.43 Customizing Operation.............................................................................................. 1-81

1.44 Alert Box.................................................................................................................... 1-83

1.44.1 Alarm description ............................................................................................ 1-84

1.44.2 Alarm list ......................................................................................................... 1-87

1.44.3 Outputting alarm signals ................................................................................. 1-88

1.44.4 Primary alarm ................................................................................................. 1-89

1.45 Interswitch ................................................................................................................. 1-90

1.45.1 Displaying antenna information ...................................................................... 1-90

1.45.2 Presetting antenna and display combinations ................................................ 1-91

1.45.3 Selecting an antenna ...................................................................................... 1-93

1.46 Cursor Data ............................................................................................................... 1-93

1.47 Performance Monitor................................................................................................. 1-94

1.47.1 Activating, deactivating the performance monitor........................................... 1-94

1.47.2 Checking radar performance .......................................................................... 1-94

1.48 Own Ship Marker....................................................................................................... 1-96

1.49 Color and Brilliance Sets ........................................................................................... 1-97

1.49.1 Selecting color and brilliance set .................................................................... 1-97

1.49.2 Presetting color and brilliance set................................................................... 1-97

1.50 Reference Position .................................................................................................... 1-99

1.51 Switching Hub HUB-100 (option) ............................................................................ 1-101

1.52 Anchor Watch.......................................................................................................... 1-102

1.53 Drop Mark................................................................................................................ 1-103

1.53.1 Activating the drop mark feature................................................................... 1-103

1.53.2 Inscribing a drop mark .................................................................................. 1-104

1.53.3 Erasing a drop mark ..................................................................................... 1-104

1.54 Sub Monitor (B, C and W types) .............................................................................. 1-105

1.55 Net Cursor ............................................................................................................... 1-106

2. RADAR OBSERVATION ............................................................................... 2-1

2.1 General........................................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1.1 Minimum and maximum ranges........................................................................ 2-1

2.2 False Echoes............................................................................................................... 2-3

2.3 SART (Search and Rescue Transponder)................................................................... 2-5

2.3.1 SART description.............................................................................................. 2-5

2.3.2 Showing SART marks on the radar display ...................................................... 2-6

2.3.3 General remarks on receiving SARTs............................................................... 2-7

2.4 RACON ....................................................................................................................... 2-8

2.5 Radar Target Enhancer (RTE)..................................................................................... 2-8

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT).............................................................................3-1

3.1 Usage Precautions ...................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Controls for TT............................................................................................................. 3-2

3.3 Activating, Deactivating TT.......................................................................................... 3-3

3.4 Entering Own Ship's Speed......................................................................................... 3-3

3.4.1 Echo-referenced speed input............................................................................ 3-3

3.5 Automatic Acquisition .................................................................................................. 3-5

3.5.1 Enabling auto acquisition.................................................................................. 3-5

3.5.2 Terminating tracking of targets (including reference targets) ............................ 3-6

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3.6 Manual Acquisition .......................................................................................................3-7

3.6.1 Setting manual acquisition conditions ...............................................................3-7

3.6.2 Manually acquiring targets.................................................................................3-7

3.7 Lost Target ...................................................................................................................3-9

3.7.1 Setting the lost target filter.................................................................................3-9

3.7.2 Enabling, disabling the lost target alarm............................................................3-9

3.8 TT Symbols and Attributes.........................................................................................3-10

3.8.1 TT symbols......................................................................................................3-10

3.8.2 Choosing TT symbol (B, C and W types) ........................................................ 3-11

3.8.3 TT symbol brilliance.........................................................................................3-11

3.8.4 TT symbol color...............................................................................................3-12

3.9 Displaying Target Data...............................................................................................3-13

3.9.1 Displaying target data......................................................................................3-13

3.9.2 Target list .........................................................................................................3-15

3.10 Vector Modes.............................................................................................................3-16

3.10.1 Description of vectors......................................................................................3-16

3.10.2 Vector mode and length ..................................................................................3-17

3.11 Past Position Display .................................................................................................3-18

3.11.1 Displaying and erasing past position points, choosing past

position plot interval.........................................................................................3-18

3.11.2 Past position display attributes........................................................................3-19

3.11.3 Past position display mode..............................................................................3-19

3.11.4 Stabilization in true mode ................................................................................3-20

3.12 Set and Drift ...............................................................................................................3-20

3.13 TT Collision Alarm (CPA, TCPA) ................................................................................3-21

3.13.1 Setting the CPA and TCPA ranges ..................................................................3-21

3.13.2 Acknowledging the TT collision alarm .............................................................3-22

3.14 Acquisition Zone ........................................................................................................3-22

3.14.1 Activating an acquisition zone .........................................................................3-22

3.14.2 Sleeping, deactivating an acquisition zone .....................................................3-23

3.14.3 Acknowledging the alarm ................................................................................3-23

3.14.4 Acquisition zone reference ..............................................................................3-24

3.14.5 Acquisition zone shape and stabilization.........................................................3-24

3.15 TT System Messages ................................................................................................3-25

3.16 Trial Maneuver ...........................................................................................................3-26

3.16.1 Types of trial maneuvers .................................................................................3-26

3.16.2 Performing a trial maneuver ............................................................................3-27

3.16.3 Terminating a trial maneuver ...........................................................................3-29

3.17 TT Performance Test..................................................................................................3-30

3.18 Criteria for Selecting Targets for Tracking..................................................................3-32

3.19 Factors Affecting TT Functions...................................................................................3-34

4. AIS OPERATION........................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Controls for AIS............................................................................................................4-1

4.2 Showing, Hiding the AIS Display..................................................................................4-2

4.3 AIS Display Filter..........................................................................................................4-4

4.4 Activating Targets.........................................................................................................4-5

4.4.1 Activating specific targets manually...................................................................4-5

4.4.2 Activating all targets ..........................................................................................4-5

4.5 How to Sleep Targets ...................................................................................................4-6

4.5.1 Sleeping an individual target .............................................................................4-6

4.5.2 Sleeping all targets............................................................................................4-6

4.6 Setting Up for a Voyage ...............................................................................................4-7

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4.7 Target Data.................................................................................................................. 4-9

4.7.1 Basic target data............................................................................................... 4-9

4.7.2 Detailed target data......................................................................................... 4-10

4.7.3 Removing a target data display ...................................................................... 4-10

4.7.4 Canceling tracking on a target from target data display.................................. 4-10

4.8 AIS Symbol Attributes.................................................................................................4-11

4.8.1 AIS symbol brilliance .......................................................................................4-11

4.8.2 AIS symbol size and color ...............................................................................4-11

4.9 Past Position Display................................................................................................. 4-12

4.9.1 Past position plot interval................................................................................ 4-12

4.9.2 Past position points......................................................................................... 4-13

4.9.3 Past position display motion ........................................................................... 4-13

4.9.4 Stabilization in true motion.............................................................................. 4-13

4.10 Lost Target................................................................................................................. 4-14

4.10.1 Lost target filter............................................................................................... 4-14

4.10.2 Enabling, disabling the lost target alarm......................................................... 4-15

4.11 ROT Setting............................................................................................................... 4-16

4.12 AIS Collision Alarm (CPA, TCPA).............................................................................. 4-17

4.12.1 Setting the CPA and TCPA ranges.................................................................. 4-17

4.12.2 Enabling, disabling the AIS collision alarm ..................................................... 4-17

4.12.3 Limiting the function of the collision alarm ...................................................... 4-18

4.13 Association of TT and AIS Targets............................................................................. 4-19

4.14 Own Ship’s Data........................................................................................................ 4-21

4.15 Messages .................................................................................................................. 4-22

4.15.1 Creating, saving messages ............................................................................ 4-22

4.15.2 Transmitting messages................................................................................... 4-23

4.15.3 Viewing messages.......................................................................................... 4-24

4.16 AIS System Messages .............................................................................................. 4-26

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION.................................................................... 5-1

5.1 General........................................................................................................................ 5-1

5.2 Display Modes ............................................................................................................. 5-1

5.3 Presentation Modes..................................................................................................... 5-2

5.4 Radar Map................................................................................................................... 5-3

5.4.1 Showing, hiding the radar map display............................................................. 5-3

5.4.2 Inscribing radar map marks and lines............................................................... 5-4

5.5 Erasing Radar Map Marks and Lines .......................................................................... 5-6

5.5.1 Erasing individual radar map marks and lines .................................................. 5-6

5.5.2 Erasing all radar map marks and lines ............................................................. 5-7

5.6 Radar Map Corrections ............................................................................................... 5-8

5.6.1 Radar map correction ....................................................................................... 5-8

5.6.2 Cursor data correction ...................................................................................... 5-8

5.7 Chart Cards (A, B, C and W types) ............................................................................. 5-9

5.7.1 Displaying a chart ............................................................................................. 5-9

5.7.2 Chart position correction................................................................................. 5-10

5.7.3 Correcting cursor data .................................................................................... 5-10

5.7.4 Chart land color (B, C and W types) ................................................................5-11

5.8 Hiding, Showing Graphics on the Video Plotter Display............................................ 5-12

5.9 Track.......................................................................................................................... 5-13

5.9.1 Plotting own ship’s track ................................................................................. 5-13

5.9.2 Plotting interval for other ships' tracks ............................................................ 5-14

5.9.3 Auto target track (A, B, C and W types).......................................................... 5-15

5.9.4 Choosing track color (A, B, C and W types) ................................................... 5-15

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5.9.5 Erasing track from the menu, on the screen ...................................................5-16

5.9.6 Erasing track with the cursor ...........................................................................5-17

5.10 Waypoints ..................................................................................................................5-18

5.10.1 Entering waypoints ..........................................................................................5-18

5.10.2 Editing, erasing waypoints from the menu.......................................................5-20

5.10.3 Erasing waypoints ...........................................................................................5-21

5.10.4 Waypoint list ....................................................................................................5-22

5.10.5 Displaying waypoint name and number ..........................................................5-23

5.11 Nav Lines ...................................................................................................................5-24

5.11.1 Entering a new nav line ...................................................................................5-24

5.11.2 Editing a nav line .............................................................................................5-25

5.11.3 Nav line list ......................................................................................................5-26

5.11.4 Erasing a nav line............................................................................................5-27

5.11.5 Setting up nav lines .........................................................................................5-28

5.11.6 Displaying nav line, waypoint mark .................................................................5-30

5.12 Recording Data ..........................................................................................................5-32

5.12.1 Initializing memory (RAM) cards .....................................................................5-32

5.12.2 Recording data ................................................................................................5-33

5.13 Replaying Data...........................................................................................................5-35

5.14 Deleting Files .............................................................................................................5-36

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................6-1

6.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule...................................................................................6-2

6.2 Life Expectancy of Major Parts ....................................................................................6-3

6.3 Replacing the Fuse ......................................................................................................6-4

6.4 Replacement of Battery on GC Board..........................................................................6-4

6.5 Trackball Maintenance .................................................................................................6-5

6.6 Easy Troubleshooting...................................................................................................6-6

6.7 Advanced-level Troubleshooting ..................................................................................6-7

6.8 Diagnostics ................................................................................................................6-10

APPENDIX ...................................................................................................... AP-1

1. Menu Tree ..................................................................................................................... AP-1

2. Digital Interface .............................................................................................................AP-8

3. Parts Lists and Parts Location..................................................................................... AP-30

4. Longitude Error Table (on 96 nm range scale) ............................................................ AP-46

5. Abbreviations...............................................................................................................AP-48

6. Symbols....................................................................................................................... AP-50

SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................... SP-1

INDEX

...................................................................................................... IN-1

Declaration of Conformity

FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of FAR-2807/FAR-2107(-BB) Series

Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FAR-2807/FAR-2107(-BB) Series Radar and ARPA(TT). We are confident you will see why FURUNO has become synonymous with quality and reliability.

For over 60 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 installed, operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.

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

• High-resolution 19-inch (FAR-2107), 20.1-inch LCD (FAR-2107(-BB)) or 23.1-inch LCD

(FAR-2807).

• This series of radar and TT (Target Tracking) are available in the models shown in the

table below. "BB" indicates blackbox configuration (monitor to be supplied locally) is available.

X-band S-band

Model

FAR-2117

FAR-2117-BB FAR-2817

FAR-2127 FAR-2127-BB

FAR-2827

FAR-2827W

Output TR config. Model Output TR config. 12 kW UP FAR-2137S

FAR-2137S-BB FAR-2837S

25 kW UP FAR-2837SW 30 kW DOWN

25 kW DOWN

30 kW UP

FOREWORD

• Two types of trackball-equipped control units are available: RCU-014 (full keyboard) and

the RCU-015 (palm control). The trackball is easy to use thanks to the ergonomically designed palm rest.

• Simplified operation with point-and-click menu operation.

• All functions are accessible by using the trackball alone.

• Applicable to HSC (High Speed Craft)

• TT, AIS, Radar Plotter and Interswitch supplied as standard.

• Meets the requirements in IEC 62388 (Maritime navigation and radiocommunication

equipment and systems - Shipborne radar - Performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results).

• Meets the requirements in IMO MSC.192(79).

• Meets the requirements in IEC 62288 (Maritime navigation and radiocommunication

equipment and systems - Presentation of navigation-related information on shipborne navigational displays - General requirements, methods of testing and required test results).

• Target alarm watches for targets entering or exiting an alarm zone

• TCPA/CPA alarms

• Electronic parallel index lines

• 42 rpm antenna for high speed craft

Usage Limitations

The FAR-2107_2807 series is designed to be used between 85°N and 85°S. Accordingly, features that function with latitude and longitude data (AIS, plotter, etc.) become inoperative when the ship is higher than 85°N or 85°S, with the exception of the cursor latitude and longitude display, which is available between 85°N to 90°N.

Compliance with MED and R&TTE Directive

This radar compiles with MED 96/98/EC and its amendment 2002/75/EC of September 2, 2002 and also complies with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. In accordance with Article 6-3 of the above-mentioned R&TTE directive, FURUNO intends to put this radar on the market of the following countries in EU as well other markets: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Iceland, Norway.

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Radar Type and Function Availability

This radar series is available in five specification types to meet the requirements of Authorities, and function availability depends on specification type. The table below shows those functions that have limited availability. This manual provides descriptions for all functions in this radar series, and we have endeavored to denote in the text those functions that have limited availability. For detailed information on function availability, see the menu tree in the Appendix.

• IMO: IMO compliant

• A: Near-IMO specifications

• B: Non-Japanese fishing vessels

• C: Japanese fishing vessels

• W: Washington state (USA) ferry

Specification type and function availability

Function

TT symbol selection

TT w/o gyro No No Yes Yes Yes Acquisition

zone range limitation

Auto target track

Chart display No Yes Yes Yes Yes Color echo No No Yes Yes Yes Cursor range

unit selection Cursor size No No Yes Yes No Dual radar No Yes Yes Yes Yes Echo area

configuration Mark color No No Yes Yes Yes Mark w/line No No Yes Yes Yes Pop-up

guidance Range 0.125, 0.25,

Range unit nm only nm only nm, sm, km,

Sub display No No Yes Yes Yes VRM unit No No Yes Yes No Track-Other

ship

IMO A B C W

No No Yes Yes Yes

Yes No No No No

No Yes Ye s Yes Yes

No No Yes Yes No

No No Ye s Ye s Yes

Same as IMO 0.125, 0.25,

0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96

No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Type

0.5, 0.75, 1,

1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48, 96, 120

kyd

Same as B Same as B

nm, sm, km, kyd

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Specification type and function availability (con't)

Function

IMO A B C W

Trail Eraser No No Yes Yes No Trails-Color No No Yes Yes Yes Trails-H i d e No N o Yes Yes Yes Trails-Long No No Yes Yes Yes(12H/24H) Trails-Narrow No No Yes Yes Yes WPT marke r No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Type

Signal Processing Functions

This radar has the signal processing functions described in the table below. All signal processing functions are set with the Picture feature. See section 1.35 for additional information.

Signal processing function Description Section

Interference rejector Suppress interference transmitted by other

radars. Interference received simultaneously from many radars can be difficult to reduce.

Echo stretch Enlarge target echoes, especially small echoes.

Suppress interference, sea clutter and rain clutter before using echo stretch, to prevent the enlargement of unwanted echoes.

Echo averaging The radar samples echoes with each scan.

Targets that show a large change with each scan are judged as clutter and are reduced to display only echoes from legitimate targets. Requires position and speed data.

Noise rejector Suppress white noise and increase the S/N ratio

to improve picture clarity.

Wiper Suppress unwanted echoes that appear after the

sweep completes a scan (within one second).

1.25

1.26

1.27

1.28

1.29

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PROGRAM NUMBER

PC Board Program No. Version No.

MAIN 035-9204 03.** (Merchant)

RFC 035-9202 01.**

KEY(REMOTE) 035-9203 01.**

ARPA 035-9212 01.**

** Minor modification

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

See page xvii for detailed information about antenna units and radiators.

With FURUNO-supplied monitor

FAR-2137S(-BB)/2837S/2837SW

POWER SUPPLY UNIT

PSU-007

(

For FAR-2137S(-BB)/2837S)

(For FAR-2827W/2837SW)

* Russian flag only

POWER SUPPLY UNIT

PSU-011*

(Performance Monitor PM-51* built in)

ANTENNA UNIT

Waveguide or Coax cable (For FAR-2837SW)

TRANSCEIVER UNIT

RTR-082

For FAR-2837SW

PROCESSOR UNIT

RPU-013

FAR-2117(-BB,/2127(-BB)/2817/2827/2827W

(Performance Monitor PM-31* built in)

MONITOR UNIT

MU-201CR*

MU-190*

MU-231CR*

MU-231*

CONTROL UNIT

RCU-014

(Keyboard)

RCU-015

(Trackball)

Control Unit

RCU-016 (Remote)

Sub Display

ANTENNA UNIT

TRANSCEIVER UNIT

RTR-081A

For FAR-2827W

*1 FAR-2107

FAR-2807

115/230 VAC

24 VDC

115/230 VAC

Waveguide (For FAR-2827W)

24 VDC

RU-3423

: Standard

: Option : Dockyard supply

Category of Units Antenna unit: Exposed to weather All other units: Protected from weather

Alarm

VDR

External Monitor

IEC-61162-1 Serial Data

(Input/Output)

IEC-61162-1 Serial Data

(Input)

AD-100

Memory Card Interface Unit

CU-200

HUB has ports for connection of up to 7 processor units

DC spec

Rectifier

RU-3424

RU-1746B-2

Transformer Unit

RU-1803

Navigator (INS, GPS, etc.)

Speed Log

Gyrocompass

Track Control Unit

Memory Card Interface Unit

CU-200 x 2

AC spec

* These monitors have been approved by the IMO,

MU-190/201CR for CAT2, MU-231/231CR for CAT1. If a different monitor is to be used, its effective diameter must meet the applicable Category requirements: CAT 1: effective diameter 320 mm or higher CAT 2: effective diameter 250 mm or higher

For installation and operation of other monitor,

see its manuals.

AIS

100-230 VAC

Switching Hub

HUB-100

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Antenna unit

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

FAR-2117(-BB) FAR-2127(-BB) FAR-2827

FAR-2137S(-BB) RSB-098/099 (21/26 rpm, 200 VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz; 220 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz; 380

FAR-2827W RSB-103 (24 rpm, powered by processor unit)

FAR-2837S Same as FAR-2137S(-BB)

FAR-2837SW RSB-104/105 (21/26 rpm, 200 VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz; 220 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz; 380

RSB-096 (24 rpm) RSB-097 (42 rpm)

VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz, 440 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz) RSB-100/101/102 (45 rpm, 220 VAC, 3ø, 50/60 Hz(HSC); 440 VAC, 3ø, /60 Hz(HSC))

VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz, 440 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz)

Radiator

FAR-2117(-BB) FAR-2127(-BB) FAR-2827

FAR-2137S(-BB) SN30AF (10 ft), SN36AF (12 ft)

XN12AF (4 ft), XN20AF (6.5 ft), XN24AF (8 ft)

FAR-2827W XN20AF (6.5 ft), XN24AF (8 ft)

FAR-2837S SN30AF (10 ft), SN36AF (12 ft)

FAR-2837SW SN30AF (10 ft), SN36AF (12 ft)

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Blackbox type

POWER SUPPLY UNIT

PSU-007

For FAR-2137S-BB

FAR-2137S-BB

ANTENNA UNIT

(Performance Monitor PM-51 built in

(FAR-2137S-BB)

PROCESSOR UNIT

RPU-013

FAR-2117-BB/2127-BB

ANTENNA UNIT

(Performance Monitor PM-31 built in

(FAR-2117-BB, FAR-2127-BB)

VGA Monitor

CONTROL UNIT

RCU-014

(Keyboard)

RCU-015

(Trackball)

Control Unit

RCU-016 (Remote)

Sub Display

: Standard

: Option : Dockyard supply

Category of Units

Antenna unit: Exposed to weather All other units: Protected from weather

Alarm

VDR

External Monitor

IEC-61162-1 Serial Data

(Input/Output)

IEC-61162-1 Serial Data

(Input)

AD-100

Memory Card

Interface Unit

CU-200

HUB has ports for connection of up to 7 processor units

DC spec

Rectifier

RU-3424

RU-1746B-2

Transformer Unit

RU-1803

Navigator (INS, GPS, etc.)

Speed Log

Gyrocompass

Track Control Unit

Memory Card Interface Unit

CU-200 x 2

AC spec

AIS

100-230 VAC

Switching Hub

HUB-100

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Console type RCN-001/RCN-002

FAR-2137S/2837S/2837SW

ANTENNA UNIT

(Performance Monitor PM-51 built in)

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

FAR-2117/2127/

2817/2827/2827W

ANTENNA UNIT

(Performance Monitor PM-31 built in)

POWER SUPPLY UNIT

PSU-007

(For FAR-2137S/2837S)

POWER SUPPLY UNIT

PSU-011*

(For FAR-2827W/2837SW)

* Russian flag only

Waveguide or Coax cable (For FAR-2837SW)

TRANSCEIVER UNIT

RTR-082

For FAR-2837SW

CONSOLE

RCN-001/002

TRANSCEIVER UNIT

RTR-081A

For FAR-2827W

Alarm

VDR

External Monitor

IEC-61162-1 Serial Data

(Input/Output)

IEC-61162-1 Serial Data

(Input)

Waveguide (For FAR-2827W)

Navigator (INS, GPS, etc.)

Speed Log

: Standard

: Option : Dockyard supply

Category of Units

Antenna unit: Exposed to weather All other units: Protected from weather

PROCESSOR

May also

be installed

externally.

Memory Card

Interface Unit

100-115 VAC/ 220-230 VAC

1φ, 50/60 Hz

UNIT

RPU-013

CU-200

100-230 VAC

Switching Hub

HUB-100

Gyrocompass

AD-100

AIS

Track Control Unit

Memory Card Interface Unit

CU-200

(Max. 2 total)

AC spec

Transformer Unit

RU-1803

440 VAC

1φ, 50/60 Hz

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Console type RCN-003/RCN-004

FAR-2137S(-BB)/2837S/2837SW

ANTENNA UNIT

(Performance Monitor PM-51 built in)

FAR-2117/2127/2817/

2827/2827W

ANTENNA UNIT

(Performance Monitor PM-31 built in)

Waveguide or Coax cable (For FAR-2837SW)

TRANSCEIVER UNIT

RTR-082

For FAR-2837SW

CONSOLE

RCN-003/004

POWER SUPPLY UNIT

PSU-007

(For FAR-2137S/2837S)

POWER SUPPLY UNIT

PSU-011*

(For FAR-2827W/2837SW)

* Russian flag only

PROCESSOR

UNIT

RPU-013

TRANSCEIVER UNIT

RTR-081A

For FAR-2827W

Alarm

VDR

External Monitor

IEC-61162-1 Serial Data

(Input/Output)

IEC-61162-1 Serial Data

(Input)

AD-100

Waveguide (For FAR-2827W)

Navigator (INS, GPS, etc.)

Speed Log

Gyrocompass

: Standard

: Option : Dockyard supply

Category of Units

Antenna unit: Exposed to weather All other units: Protected from weather

Switching Hub

HUB-100

Memory Card

Interface Unit

100-115 VAC/

220-230 VAC

1φ, 50/60 Hz

CU-200

AIS

Track Control Unit

Memory Card Interface Unit

CU-200

(Max. 2 total)

AC spec

Transformer Unit

RU-1803

440 VAC

1φ, 50/60 Hz

1. RADAR OPERATION

1.1 Turning on the Power

The [POWER] switch ( ) is located at the left corner of the control unit. Open the POWER switch cover and press the switch to turn on the radar system. To turn off the radar, press the switch again. The screen shows the bearing scale and digital timer approximately 30 seconds after power-on. The three minutes of warm-up time. During this period the magnetron (transmitter tube) is warmed for transmission. When the timer has reached 0:00, the indication "ST-BY" appears at the screen center, meaning the radar is now ready to transmit pulses.

In the stand-by condition, markers, rings, map, charts, etc. are not shown. Further, TT and AIS are not shown.

In the warm-up and stand-by conditions, ON TIME and TX TIME count in hours and tenths of hour appear at the screen center.

Note 1: Do not turn the power on directly after it has been turned off. Wait

several seconds before you reapply the power, to be sure the radar starts up properly.

Note 2: Parameters set on the menus are stored in a non-volatile memory (flash

memory), and are preserved when the power is turned off.

timer counts down

1.2 Transmitter ON

After the power is turned on and the magnetron has warmed up, ST-BY appears at the screen center, meaning the radar is ready to transmit radar pulses. You may transmit by pressing the [STBY/TX] key on the full keyboard, or use the trackball to select the TX STBY box at the bottom left corner of the display then push the left button (above the trackball). The label at the left-hand side of the guidance box at the bottom right corner of the screen changes from TX to STBY.

TX STBY

TX STBY box

STBY

Radar display

Guidance box

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1. RADAR OPERATION

The radar is initially set to previously used range and pulse length. Other settings such as brilliance levels, VRMs, EBLs and menu option selections are also set to previous settings.

The [STBY/TX] key (or TX STBY box) toggles the radar between STBY and TRANSMIT status. The antenna stops in stand-by and rotates in transmit. The magnetron ages with time resulting in a reduction of output power. Therefore, it is highly recommended that the radar be set to stand-by when not used for an extended period of time.

How to stop antenna rotation

Antenna rotation can be stopped. One method is to turn off the antenna switch on the radar. The other method is to stop rotation from the menu. For how to stop rotation from the menu, see the installation manual.

Picture freeze

When the picture freezes the picture is not updated. 30 seconds after the picture freezes, the buzzer sounds, the [ALARM ACK] key blinks and the alarm contact signal is output. Reset the power to restore normal operation.

Quick start

Provided that the radar was once in use with the transmitter tube (magnetron) still warm, you can turn the radar into TRANSMIT condition without three minutes of warm-up. If the [POWER] switch was turned off by mistake or the like and you wish to restart the radar promptly, turn on the [POWER] switch not later than 10 seconds after power-off.

Echo area

The echo display area for the B, C and W types is available in three configurations: round, wide, and full screen. You can select a configuration with 7 ECHO AREA on the ECHO menu.

Round Wide Full

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1.3 Control Unit

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

EBL rotary control VRM rotary control

1. RADAR OPERATION

Scrollwheel

Left button Right button

OFF

EBL

F3 F4

ALARM

ACK

STBY

BRILL

OFF

CENTER

VECTOR

TIME

CANCEL

TRAILS

EBL

OFFSET

CU/TM RESET

VECTOR

MODE

BRILL

A/C SEAA/C RAIN

MODE

INDEX

LINE

TARGET

LIST

ENTER

MARK

GAIN

OFF

RANGE

VRM

ACQ

TARGET

DATA

TARGET

CANCEL

Trackball

Control Unit RCU-014 (full keyboard)

Scrollwheel

Left button Right button

Trackball Module

Trackball

Module

Control Unit RCU-015 (palm control)

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1. RADAR OPERATION

Control description

Control Description Control Unit RCU-014 (full keyboard)

POWER Turns the system on and off. EBL and VRM rotary controls Adjust EBL and VRM, respectively. EBL ON, EBL OFF Turns the EBLs on and off, respectively. F1-F4 Execute menu short cut assigned. ALARM ACK Silences audio alarm. STBY TX Toggles between stand-by and transmit. BRILL Adjusts display brilliance. A/C RAIN Suppresses rain clutter. A/C SEA Suppresses sea clutter. GAIN Adjusts sensitivity of the radar receiver. HL OFF Temporarily erases the heading line while pressed. EBL OFFSET

MODE Selects a presentation mode. OFF CENTER Shifts own ship position. CU/TM RESET • Moves own ship position in 75% radius in stern direction.

INDEX LINE Turns parallel index (PI) lines on and off. VECTOR TIME Selects vector time (length). VECTOR MODE Selects vector mode, relative or true. TARGET LIST Displays data for all tracked targets (AIS and TT). CANCEL TRAILS

ENTER MARK Enters marks; terminates keyboard input. VRM ON, VRM OFF Turns the VRMs on and off, respectively. MENU Opens and closes the MAIN menu; closes other menus. ACQ RANGE Selects radar range. TARGET DATA

TARGET CANCEL

Control Unit RCU-015 (palm control)

POWER Turns the system on and off. F1-F4 Execute menu short cut assigned.

Enables, disables the offset EBL. In menu operation, switches polarity from North to South and East to West and vice versa.

• Resets the heading line to 0° in course-up and true motion modes.

Cancels all target trails. In menu operation it clears a line of data.

Acquires a target for TT after choosing it with the trackball.

Display or erase target data for TT or AIS target chosen with trackball. For AIS, changes sleeping target to activated target.

TT: Cancel tracking on target. AIS: Sleep an activated target.

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1.4 Main Menu

You may access the MAIN menu from the full keyboard or by using the trackball. In later sections only the procedure for menu operation by trackball is given.

Main menu operation by keyboard

1. Press the [MENU] key. The MAIN menu appears in the text area at the right side of the screen.

[MAIN MENU]

1 [ECHO] 2 [MARK] 3 [ALARM]



4 [TT 5 [PLOTTER] 6 [CARD] 7 [NAV DATA] 8 [NAV LINE 9 [CUSTOMIZE

AIS]



WPT]



TEST]

1. RADAR OPERATION

Echo processing functions Mainly turns markers on/off. Sets guard alarm functions; outputs alarm signal. Sets TT

Chart and track functions Memory card functions Turns nav data on/off. Processes nav lines and waypoints. Customizes operation; executes diagnostics.

and AIS functions.

MAIN menu

2. Press the numeral key corresponding to the menu you wish to open. For example, press the [2] key to open the MARK menu.

[MARK]

1 BACK 2 OWN SHIP MARK OFF/MIN/SCALED 3 STERN MARK OFF/ON 4 [PI LINE] 5 ANCHOR WATCH OFF/ON

0.0NM 6 DROP MARK OFF/ON 7 [INS MARK] 8 EBL OFFSET BASE STAB GND/STAB HDG/ STAB NORTH 9 [EBL, VRM, CURSOR SET]* 0 RING OFF/ON

*1[BARGE MARK] depending on installation preset.

IMO and A types show 9 EBL CURSOR BEARING (REL/TRUE)

MARK menu

3. Press the numeral key applicable to the item you wish to set.

4. Consecutively press the same numeral key pressed at step 3 to select appropriate option then press the [ENTER MARK] key to confirm your selection.

Useful keys in menu operation



To clear a line of numeric data: Use the [CANCEL TRAILS] key.



Switch between plus and minus, North and South or East and West: Use the [2] key.

5. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.

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1. RADAR OPERATION

Main menu operation by trackball

1. Use the trackball to select the MENU box at the right side of the screen. The guidance box at the bottom right corner (see the illustration at the bottom of the next page for location) now reads "DISP MAIN MENU."

2. Push the left button to display the MAIN menu.

[MAIN MENU]

1 [ECHO] 2 [MARK] 3 [ALARM]



4 [TT 5 [PLOTTER] 6 [CARD] 7 [NAV DATA] 8 [NAV LINE 9 [CUSTOMIZE

3. Roll the scrollwheel or trackball to select a menu and push the left button. For example, select the 2 [MARK] menu.

AIS]



WPT]



TEST]

Echo processing functions Mainly turns markers on/off. Sets guard alarm functions; outputs alarm signal. Sets TT

Chart and track functions Memory card functions Turns nav data on/off. Processes nav lines and waypoints. Customizes operation; executes diagnostics.

MAIN menu

and AIS functions.

[MARK]

1 BACK 2 OWN SHIP MARK OFF/MIN/SCALED 3 STERN MARK OFF/ON 4 [PI LINE] 5 ANCHOR WATCH OFF/ON

0.0NM 6 DROP MARK OFF/ON 7 [INS MARK] 8 EBL OFFSET BASE STAB GND/STAB HDG/ STAB NORTH 9 [EBL, VRM, CURSOR SET]* 0 RING OFF/ON

*1[BARGE MARK] depending on installation preset.

IMO and A types show 9 EBL CURSOR BEARING (REL/TRUE)

MARK menu

4. Use the trackball to select a menu item and push the left button.

5. Roll the scrollwheel to select an option and push the left button to validate your selection.

6. Push the right button consecutively to close the menu. (Several pushes may be necessary depending on the menu used.)

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Note: Hereafter all menu procedures are described using the trackball module (trackball, scrollwheel, buttons). For sake of brevity we write, "Select [menu item] (or [menu option])" where you roll the scrollwheel and push the left button (or scrollwheel) to complete a task on the menu.

1.5 Operation by the On-Screen Boxes

All radar functions can be accessed by using the trackball alone. This is done by choosing the appropriate on-screen box with the trackball and operating the trackball module to select item and option. (See section 1.9 for location of all on-screen boxes.) On-screen boxes come in two varieties: Function selection and function selection w/pop-up menu. On-screen boxes of the latter type have "►" at the right side of their boxes, as in the MARK box shown below.

To operate the radar using on-screen boxes, do the following:

1. Use the trackball to place the trackball marker inside the box desired.

Note: The trackball marker changes its configuration according to its location.

It is an arrow when placed outside the effective display and a cursor (+) when inside the effective display. See the illustration on the next page for further details.

For example, select the MARK box, which is at the bottom left corner.

1. RADAR OPERATION

MARK 

Mark type last selected, mark number

Bearing and range from own ship to mark

162.5

-> +

T 11.7 NM

MARK box

When a box is correctly selected, its color changes from green to orange and the guidance box at the bottom right corner shows operational guidance. The operational guidance shows the function of the left and right buttons, with a diagonal line separating the information. For the MARK box, for example, the operational guidance is "MARK SELECT / MARK MENU." In this case you would push the left button to select a mark or push the right button to open the MARK menu.

Function of left button

Function of right button

MARK Box

MARK 

> +

Arrow For choosing on-screen box

MARK SELECT

MARK

Guidance box

Guidance box (Example: guidance for MARK box)

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1. RADAR OPERATION

Trackball marker location and guidance box indication

The trackball marker is either a cursor (+) or an arrow ( ) depending on whether it is within or outside the display area, respectively. Further, the indication in the guidance box changes according to trackball marker location.

Trackball marker is out of effective display area (incl. text area) and not selecting a box: The trackball marker is an arrow

Guidance box reads "JUMP CURSOR / DISP MENU." Push the left button to choose the on-screen box closest to the arrow or push the right button to display the MAIN menu.

To choose boxes successively, push the wheel when the guidance box reads as above. Then, the nearest box is selected and marked with the double-ended arrow ( ) and the guidance box reads "JUMP FORWARD / JUMP BACKWARD." Hit the left button to go to the box below or adjacent to the currently selected box or hit the right button to go to the box above or adjacent to the currently selected box. Continue pushing a button to choose boxes successively. This is convenient for operation under heavy pitching and rolling. To cancel this feature, push the wheel when the guidance box reads as above.

Guidance box reads "TARGET DATA & ACQ / CURSOR MENU." In this condition you may access cursor-operated

Trackball marker is within effective display area: The trackball marker is a cursor.

functions, by hitting the left button for direct selection of function or the right button to choose desired functions from the CURSOR menu. For further details about the CURSOR menu, see section 1.6.

2. Push the left button (or roll the scrollwheel depending on the box) until the desired option is displayed in the box.

Note: When you selected an on-screen box’s option by rolling the

scrollwheel, the box and its contents turn light-blue. This simply indicates that the selected setting is different from the currently active setting. To change the setting, push the scrollwheel or the left button. If neither the scrollwheel nor the left button is pushed within about 30 seconds after operating the scrollwheel, the previous setting is automatically restored.

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