Furuno FAR2137SBB User Manual

X/S-BAND BlackBox RADAR

DISPLAYING ARPA AND AIS TARGET INFORMATION

Models FAR-21x7-BB Series

Multi-color High Performance

Catalogue No. R-187

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● 12, 25 kW T/R UP X-band, 30 kW S-band

● Supports non-interlaced SXGA (1280 x

1024) monitors with DVI-D input

● Presentation of very high-quality radar

image by employing new Digital Video
Interface (DVI) techniques

● Advanced signal processing for

improved detection in rough seas

● Up to four radar sets can be

interconnected in the network without
an extra device

● Standard ARPA plotting/tracking of 100

targets acquired automatically or
manually

● Displays up to 1,000 AIS-equipped

targets

● Easy operation by customizable

function keys, trackball/wheel palm
modules and rotary knobs

Photo: Control unit with

optional monitor MU-155C

An ergonomically designed control unit features a trackball, scroll
wheel and operational push keys all organized in a functional and
logical layout. A well organized menu structure ensures that all
operation can be executed by trackball operation.

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Trackball
(cursor control)

EBL control

VRM control

User Customizable Function Keys

Menu Item
Selector
(scroll wheel and
push buttons)

FURUNO's FAR-21x7BB series of X- and S-band BlackBox
Radars are constructed with our finest commercial grade
components and technology. These precision quality radar
systems are designed for high end vessels and offer
advanced target detection performance for safe navigation.

The Black Box Radars work with virtually any size multi-sync
SXGA (1280 x 1024) LCD or CRT monitor. Furuno also
offers a premier line of high-quality LCD monitors that are a
perfect compliment to the FAR-21x7BB Radar series.
FURUNO's MU-155C is a high-resolution LCD monitor that
features a variety of features and inputs, including 2 RGB
analog, 1 DVI-D and 3 NTSC/PAL video inputs. Connecting
a high-resolution SXGA monitor provides crisp radar images,
which are presented in selectable colors with a day and
night background for easy observation in any lighting

condition. Different colors are assigned for marks, symbols
and text for user-friendly operation.

Target detection is enhanced by employing sophisticated
signal processing techniques such as echo stretch, echo
average and anti-clutter functions. With useful functions
including ARPA, AIS target display, target trail, chart overlay
and radar map, the operator can improve navigation
efficiency and safety while cruising.

The radar antenna is available with 4, 6.5, or 8 ft radiator.
For the X-band, the rotation speed is selectable from 24 rpm
for standard radar or 42 rpm for high speed craft (HSC). The
S-band radar is available with the antenna radiator of 10 or
12 feet. The S-band radar assures target detection in
adverse weather where an X-band is heavily affected by sea
or rain clutter.

Trackball Control Unit

Use the Trackball Control Unit as a
remote control for the main Control
Unit, or as the main system controller
for those helms with limited space.

Control Unit

Various menu options can be easily selected
with the use of the trackball and scroll wheel.
All of the settings are assigned
to icons on the screen, which
can be easily selected with
single-hand operation.

Photo: MU-155C

The sunlight viewable MU-155C is
a 15" Color TFT LCD monitor and is
an ideal match for the FAR-21x7BB
series. The monitor features 2 RGB
analog, 1 DVI-D and 3 NTSC/PAL
video inputs. Use the NTSC/PAL
input for picture in picture (PIP)

Menu icons

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The radar can be connected to an Ethernet network for
a variety of user requirements. Each of X- and S-band
radars can be interconnected without requiring extra
options. Up to four radar sets can be interchanged in
the network. In addition, the essential navigational
information including the electronic chart, L/L, COG,
SOG, STW, etc., can be shared in the network.

Radar System 1

Radar System 2

100 Base-TX Ethernet Network System

100 Base-TX

Other Radar Images, Chart Information,
COG, SOG, STW, etc.

Interswitch

Own Ship
data cell

AIS-equipped target

Automatically acquired targets

DATA Cell 1
Tracking data

Magnify

AIS
Information

Water temp,
Depth, Wind

This radar incorporates a
VideoPlotter that allows the
user to display electronic charts
(Navionics and Furuno Charts),
plot own and other ship’s track,
enable entry of waypoints/
routes, and make a radar map.
A chart may be overlaid with
the radar image. Optional card
reader required

FAR-2137S-BB: S-band, 30 kW, TR up

8 ft antenna
(4 or 6.5 ft also available)

AIS/ARPA

DATA Cell 2
Tracking data

DATA Cell 3
Tracking data

X-band antenna

S-band antenna

Chart Overlay

A variety of navigational information, own ship status, radar
plotting data, wind, water temperature and information from
other shipborne sensors are displayed in the cells.

Target Trails

Radar Map

The target trails feature
generates monotone or gradual
shading afterglow on all objects
on the display. This feature is
useful to show own ship
movement and other ship tracks
in a specific fishing operation.
The trail time is adjustable at 30
seconds intervals or continuous.

Up to 200 waypoints and
up to 30 routes can be
stored. Each route may
contain up to 30
waypoints. A radar map is
a combination of map
lines and marks. The radar
map has the capacity of
20,000 points for lines and
marks.

10 ft antenna
(12 ft also available)

100 Base-TX Ethernet Network System

FAR-2117-BB: X-band, 12 kW, TR up
FAR-2127-BB: X-band, 25 kW, TR up

Antenna Radiators

1. Type Slotted waveguide array

2. Beamwidth and sidelobe attenuation

3. Rotation

RF Transceiver

1. Frequency
X-band: 9410 MHz ± 30 MHz
S-band: 3050 MHz ± 30 MHz

2. Output power

3. Pulselength/PRR
Range scale (nm)

Pulselength (µs) PRR (Hz)

0.125, 0.25 0.07 3000

0.5 0.07, 0.15 3000

0.75, 1.5 0.07, 0.15, 0.3 3000, 1500
3 0.15, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 3000, 1500, 1000
6 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1.2 1500, 1000, 600
12, 24 0.5, 0.7, 1.2 1000, 600
48, 96 1.2 600

4. I.F. 60 MHz, Logarithmic

5. Bandwidth
Short pulse: 40 MHz
Middle pulse: 10 MHz
Long pulse: 3 MHz

Radar Display

1. Display Unit (Locally arranged)
Type: Non-interlaced, Multi-sync monitor (DVI-D)
Resolution SXGA (1280 x 1024 pixels)

2. Range scales and ring intervals (nm)
Range: .125, .25, .5, .75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96
Ring: .025, .05, .1, .25, .25, .5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16

3. Minimum range 30 m on 0.75 nm range scale

4. Range discrimination 30 m on 0.75 nm range scale

5. Range ring accuracy +0.2 %

6. Presentation modes Head-Up, Course-Up, North-Up,

North-Up TM

7. ARPA
Acquisition: 100 targets
Tracking: Automatic tracking of all acquired

targets in 0.1 to 32 nm

8. AIS Display (Data input from AIS is required)
Targets 1,000 targets

Power Supply (specify when ordering)

1. Processor Unit
24 VDC or 115/230 VAC, 1ø, 50/60 Hz,

7.6 A (FAR-2117-BB: 24 rpm at 24 VDC),

8.8 A (FAR-2127-BB: 24 rpm at 24 VDC)
440 VAC, 1ø, 50/60 Hz with RU-1803

2. Antenna Unit
FAR-2137S-BB:
200 VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz; 220 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz; 380 VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz;
440 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz; 110 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz with RU-5693;
220 VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz with RU-6522;
440 VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz with RU-5466-1

EQUIPMENT LIST

Standard

1. Processor Unit RPU-013 1 unit

2. Control Unit RCU-014 or Trackball Control Unit RCU-015 1 unit
(Specify when ordering)

3. Antenna Unit with cable, 15/30/40/50 m 1 pc

4. Power Supply unit PSU-007 for FAR-2137S 1 unit

5. Standard Spare Parts and Installation Materials

Option

1. Performance Monitor PM-31 for X-band, PM-51 for S-band

2. Remote Control Unit RCU-016

3. Gyro Interface GC-10

4. DVI-Analog RGB Conversion Kit OP03-180

5. RGB Connector DSUB-BNC-1 (for VDR)

6. Chart/Memory Card Interface Unit CU-200-FAR

7. Transformer RU-1803/5466-1/5693/6522

8. Rectifier RU-3424/1746B

9. Junction Box RJB-001 (for expanded antenna cable, 100-300 m)

10. Antenna Cable RW-9600

11. Switching Hub HUB-100

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SPECIFICATIONS OF FAR-21x7-BB Series

X-Band

S-Band

Radiator Type

Length

Beamwidth(H)

Beamwidth(W)

Sidelobe

(within ± 10°)

Sidelobe (outside ± 10°)

XN-12AF

4 ft

1.9°
20°

-24 dB

-30 dB

XN-20AF

6.5 ft

1.23°
20°

-28 dB

-32 dB

XN-24AF

8 ft

0.95°
20°

-28 dB

-32 dB

SN-30AF

10 ft

2.3°
25°

-24 dB

-30 dB

S-band 10 ft radiator usable for a HSC

SN-36AF

12 ft

1.8°
25°

-24 dB

-30 dB

X-Band

S-Band

Rotation

Gear Box

Rotation

Gear Box

24 rpm

RSB-096

42 rpm

RSB-097

RSB-098 RSB-099 RSB-100

45 rpm

RSB-101 RSB-102

21/26 rpm

Output Power

Tr ansceiver

FAR-2117

12 kW

RTR-078

FAR-2127

25 kW

RTR-079

FAR-2137S

30 kW

RTR-080

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

183 7.2"

350 13.8"

7

0.3"

385 15.2"
370 14.6"

25

1.0"

340 13.4"

380 15.0"

2- 7

410 16.1"

Antenna Unit

XN12AF: 33 kg 73 lb
XN-20AF: 39 kg 86 lb
XN-24AF: 42 kg 93 lb
SN-30AF: 135 kg 298 lb
SN-36AF: 142 kg 313 lb

Control Unit
RCU-014

Trackball Control
Unit RCU-015

Processor Unit
RPU-013

10 kg 22 lb

2.4 kg 5.3 lb

3.7 kg 8.2 lb

RW-9600, 15 m

RW-9600, 15 m

For FAR-2117-BB/2127-BB

Junction Box RJB-001

Junction Box RJB-001

200 VAC, 3 , 50 Hz*
220 VAC, 3 , 60 Hz
380 VAC, 3 , 50 Hz
440 VAC, 3 , 60 Hz

DVI

GPS Compass

AIS FA-100

Switching HUB

IEC 61162-1

Option or Shipyard Supply

RW-9600
15/30/
40/50 m

Performance Monitor

PM-51

Performance Monitor

PM-31

For FAR-2137S-BB

Antenna Unit

Power Supply Unit

PSU-007

250V-DPYCY-1.5

Processor

Unit

RPU-013

Power

Specify power supply when ordering
*Optional transformer required

Monitor

(1280 x1024 pixels)

Control Unit

RCU-014

Trackball Control Unit

RCU-015

03S-9610
10/20/30 m

10/20/30 m

10/20/30 m

Remote Control Unit

RCU-016

DVI-Analog RGB

Convirsion Kit

Gyro Interface

GC-10

IEC 61162-1

IEC 61162-1

RW-4846

Gyro Converter

AD-100

Ethernet

100Base-TX

Chart/Menory Card

Interface Unit

CU-200

FAR-21x7/28x7

GPS Navigator

ECDIS FEA-21x7/28x7

INS VOYAGER

Gyro Compass

115 VAC, 1 , 50/60 Hz
230 VAC, 1 , 50/60 Hz
440 VAC, 1 , 50/60 Hz*

24 VDC

70 - 270 m

INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM

XN-12AF:1260 49.6"

124 4.9"

XN-20AF: 2040 80.3"
XN-24AF: 2550 100.4"

137 5.4"

555 21.9"

18 0.7"

468 18.4"

SN-36AF: 3765 148.2"
SN-30AF: 3090 121.7"

421 16.6"

184 7.2"

432 17.0"

300 11.8"

110

4.3"

105

4.1"
137

5.4"

530 20.9"

100

3.9"

4- 15

105

4.1"

286 11.3"250 9.8"

570 22.4"

18 0.7"

378 14.9"

275 10.8"

110

8- 15

4.3"

432 17.0"

561 22.1"

432 17.0"

350 13.8"

468 18.4"

300 11.8"

710 28.0"

420 16.5"

308 12.1"
398 15.7"

110 4.3"

160 6.3"

4- 15

136 5.4"

4- 4

180 7.1"

4- 4

92 3.6"

136 5.4"

180 7.1"

89 3.5"

39 1.5"

35 1.4"