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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CHART RADAR
FAR-3210
FAR-3220
FAR-3230S
FAR-3230S-SSD
FAR-3310
FAR-3320
FAR-3330S
FAR-3330S-SSD
FAR-3320W
FAR-3330SW
FAR-3210-BB
FAR-3220-BB
FAR-3230S-BB
FAR-3230S-SSD-BB
FAR-3220W-BB
Model
FAR-3230SW-BB
(Product Name: MARINE RADAR)
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
General
• This manual has been authored with simplified grammar, to meet the needs of international users.
• 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.
• “C-MAP” means “C-MAP by Jeppesen” in this manual.
• Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation of the USA and other countries.
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
The Mobius loop symbol (three chasing arrows) indicates that Ni-Cd
and lead-acid rechargeable batteries must be recycled. Take the used
batteries to a battery collection site according to local laws.
Ni-Cd Pb
In the other countries
Cd
There are no international standards for the battery recycle symbol. The number of symbols can
increase when the other countries make their own recycle symbols in the future.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The operator must read the safety instructions before attempting to operate the equipment.
WARNING
CAUTION
Warning, Caution Prohibitive Action
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,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Mandatory Action
WARNING
Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard
The radar antenna emits electromagnetic radio frequency (RF) energy that can be harmful,
particularly to your eyes. Never look directly into the antenna aperture from a close distance
while the radar is in operation or expose yourself to the transmitting antenna at a close
distance. Distances at which RF radiation level of 100, 50 and 10 W/m
below.
Magnetron radar
Radar model
FAR-3210/
FAR-3310/
FAR-3210-BB
FAR-3220/
FAR-3320/
FAR-3220-BB
FAR-3320W/
FAR-3220W-BB
FAR-3230S/
FAR-3330S/
FAR-3230S-BB
FAR-3330SW/
FAR-3230SW-BB
Transceiver Magnetron Antenna
RTR-105
RTR-106
RTR-108
RTR-107
RTR-109
FNE1201
MG5436
MG5436
MG5223F
MG5223F
XN12CF
XN20CF
XN24CF
XN12CF
XN20CF
XN24CF
XN20CF
XN24CF
SN36CF
SN36CF
100W/m
0.6 m
0.4 m
0.3 m
1.3 m
1.0 m
0.7 m
0.5 m
0.3 m
N/A
N/A
2
are given in the table
2
1.4 m 4.4 m
0.9 m 3.0 m
0.6 m 2.5 m
2.7 m 9.5 m
1.7 m 6.8 m
1.3 m 5.5 m
1.2 m 5.5 m
0.9 m 4.0 m
0.5 m 4.6 m
0.26 m 2.3 m
10W/m
2
50W/m2
Solid state radar
Radar model
FAR-3230S-SSD/
FAR-3330S-SSD/
FAR-3230S-SSD-BB
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Transceiver Antenna
RT R - 111
SN36CF
100W/m
N/A
2
N/A
10W/m
1.0 m
2
50W/m2
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Do not open the equipment.
The equipment uses high voltage that
can cause electrical shock. Refer any
repair work to a qualified technician.
Before turning on the radar, be sure
no one is near the antenna.
Prevent the potential risk of being
struck by the rotating antenna, which
can result in serious injury or death.
If water leaks into the equipment or
something is dropped into the
equipment, immediately turn off the
power at the switchboard.
Fire or electrical shock can result.
If the equipment is giving off smoke
or fire, immediately turn off the
power at the switchboard.
Fire or electrical shock can result.
If you feel the equipment is acting
abnormally or giving off strange
noises, immediately turn off the
power at the switchboard and
contact a FURUNO service technician.
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury
can result.
Make sure no rain or water splash
leaks into the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if
water leaks into the equipment.
WARNING
WARNING
Do not operate the equipment with
wet hands.
Electrical shock can result.
Keep objects away from the opentype antenna unit, so as not to
impede rotation of the antenna.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury
can result.
Use the proper fuse.
Use of the wrong fuse can cause fire or
damage the equipment.
The TT function is a valuable aid to
navigation. However, the navigator
must check all aids available to
avoid collision.
- The TT automatically tracks an
automatically or manually acquired
radar target and calculates its course
and speed, indicating them with a
vector. Since the data generated by
the TT depends on the selected radar
targets, the radar must be optimally
tuned for use with the TT, to ensure
required targets will not be lost or
unnecessary targets, like sea returns
and noise, will not be acquired and
tracked.
- A target is not always a landmass,
reef, ship, but can also be returns
from the sea surface and from clutter.
As the level of clutter changes with
the environment, the operator must
correctly adjust the sea and rain
clutter controls and the gain control so
that the target echoes do not dis appear from the radar screen.
Do not place liquid-filled containers
on or near the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if a
liquid spills into the equipment.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
CAUTIO
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 approx. 15-30 seconds for
the higher relative speed; approx. 30-60
seconds for the lower relative speed. The
following factors can affect accuracy:
- Echo intensity
- Radar transmission pulse length
- Radar bearing error
- Gyrocompass error
- Course change (own ship and targets)
Warning Label(s)
Warning label(s) is(are) attached to the
equipment. Do not remove the label(s). 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.
Name: Warning Label 1
Type: 86-003-1011-1
Code No.: 100-236-231
Name: Warning Sticker
Type: 0
Code No.:
3-142-3201-0
100-266-890
Handle the LCD carefully.
The LCD is made of glass, which can
cause injury if broken.
The data presented by this equipment
is intended as a source of navigation
information.
The prudent navigator never relies
exclusively on any one source of
navigation information, for safety of
vessel and crew.
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FOREWORD................................................................................................................ xvii
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS......................................................................................xxi
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW.................................................................................1-1
1.1 Units of the System ....................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Radar Control Unit RCU-025..........................................................................1-1
1.1.2 Trackball Control Unit RCU-026.....................................................................1-4
1.1.3 Processor Unit EC-3000.................................................................................1-5
1.2 How to Turn the System On/Off .................................................................................1-5
1.3 How to Select a Color Palette.....................................................................................1-6
1.4 How to Adjust the Display Brilliance (FURUNO monitor) ...........................................1-7
1.5 Operating Modes ........................................................................................................1-8
1.5.1 How to select an operating mode...................................................................1-8
1.5.2 Limitations when using the chart radar mode.................................................1-8
1.6 Display Screens..........................................................................................................1-9
1.6.1 Radar display .................................................................................................1-9
1.6.2 Chart radar display .......................................................................................1-11
1.6.3 Chart display ................................................................................................1-12
1.7 Status Bar.................................................................................................................1-13
1.7.1 Status bar for radar, chart radar mode.........................................................1-13
1.7.2 How to operate the buttons, slider bars on the Status bar ...........................1-14
1.8 InstantAccess Bar.....................................................................................................1-15
1.8.1 How to operate the buttons, slider bars on the InstantAccess bar ...............1-17
1.9 Sensor Information, Datum Box ...............................................................................1-18
1.10 Menu Overview.........................................................................................................1-19
1.10.1 Basic menu operation...................................................................................1-19
1.10.2 Menu history feature.....................................................................................1-20
1.10.3 How to enter numeric data ...........................................................................1-21
1.10.4 How to enter alphanumeric character data ..................................................1-21
1.11 Context-Sensitive Menus in the Radar Mode...........................................................1-22
1.11.1 Context-sensitive menus available with buttons and boxes .........................1-22
1.11.2 Context-sensitive menus in the display area in the radar
and chart radar modes .................................................................................1-24
1.12 Cursor Position .........................................................................................................1-25
1.13 How to Select Sensor Settings.................................................................................1-25
1.14 How to Enter Ship Speed .........................................................................................1-26
1.15 How to Enter Heading ..............................................................................................1-28
1.16 How to Mark MOB Position ......................................................................................1-29
1.17 How to Offset Position ..............................................................................................1-29
1.18 How to Select Time Format, Set Local Time ............................................................1-30
1.19 How to Take a Screenshot of the Display ................................................................1-30
1.20 The Settings Menu ...................................................................................................1-31
1.21 User Profiles for Radar, Chart Radar .......................................................................1-31
1.21.1 How to create a profile .................................................................................1-31
1.21.2 How to disable a profile ................................................................................1-31
1.21.3 How to activate a profile ...............................................................................1-31
1.21.4 How to restore a profile to the default settings .............................................1-32
1.21.5 How to change the settings on the current display
to the recommended settings.......................................................................1-32
1.22 How to View Chart Software Version No., Chart System Information,
and Operator's Manual.............................................................................................1-33
1.23 Tips (operational guidance) .....................................................................................1-34
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2. RADAR, CHART RADAR OPERATION................................................................2-1
2.1 How to Transmit ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 How to Tune the Radar Receiver............................................................................... 2-1
2.2.1 Tuning for magnetron radar ...........................................................................2-1
2.3 Pulse Length ..............................................................................................................2-2
2.3.1 How to select a pulse length..........................................................................2-2
2.3.2 How to change the pulse length..................................................................... 2-3
2.4 How to Adjust the Sensitivity...................................................................................... 2-3
2.5 How to Suppress Sea Clutter..................................................................................... 2-3
2.5.1 How to reduce sea clutter automatically ........................................................ 2-4
2.5.2 How to reduce sea clutter manually ............................................................... 2-4
2.6 How to Suppress Rain Clutter.................................................................................... 2-5
2.6.1 How to reduce rain clutter automatically ........................................................ 2-5
2.6.2 How to reduce rain clutter manually............................................................... 2-6
2.7 Interference Rejector.................................................................................................. 2-7
2.8 Echo Stretch............................................................................................................... 2-7
2.9 Echo Averaging.......................................................................................................... 2-8
2.10 Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) Function ........................................................... 2-9
2.10.1 How to turn the Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) function on/off ............. 2-9
2.10.2 How to adjust the gain in the Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) mode...... 2-9
2.10.3 Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) menu .................................................. 2-10
2.10.4 How to get the high sensitivity...................................................................... 2-10
2.10.5 How to suppress the false echoes ...............................................................2-10
2.11 Noise Rejector.......................................................................................................... 2-11
2.12 Wiper ........................................................................................................................ 2-12
2.13 How to Preset Controls for Specific Navigation Purpose ......................................... 2-12
2.13.1 How to select a customized echo................................................................. 2-14
2.13.2 How to edit a customized echo .................................................................... 2-14
2.13.3 How to restore a user customized echo to the saved settings.....................2-15
2.13.4 How to restore a user customized echo to the factory default settings........ 2-15
2.14 How to Suppress Second-trace Echoes ..................................................................2-16
2.15 Presentation Modes ................................................................................................. 2-16
2.15.1 How to select a presentation mode.............................................................. 2-17
2.15.2 Description of presentation modes............................................................... 2-18
2.16 How to Select the Range Scale ...............................................................................2-20
2.17 How to Measure the Range to a Target ................................................................... 2-20
2.17.1 How to measure the range by using a VRM ................................................2-21
2.17.2 How to set VRM attributes ........................................................................... 2-22
2.18 How to Measure the Bearing to a Target ................................................................. 2-23
2.18.1 How to measure the bearing ........................................................................ 2-23
2.18.2 How to select bearing reference .................................................................. 2-24
2.19 Collision Assessment by Offset EBL........................................................................ 2-24
2.19.1 How to assess risk of collision .................................................................... 2-24
2.19.2 Point of reference for origin point of offset EBL ........................................... 2-25
2.20 How to Measure the Range and Bearing Between Two Targets.............................2-26
2.21 How to Off-center the Display .................................................................................. 2-27
2.22 Target Trails ............................................................................................................. 2-28
2.22.1 Target trails-related indications .................................................................... 2-28
2.22.2 True or relative target trails .......................................................................... 2-28
2.22.3 Trail time ...................................................................................................... 2-29
2.22.4 How to reset target trails .............................................................................. 2-29
2.22.5 How to temporarily remove all target trails from the display ........................ 2-29
2.22.6 Trail stabilization in true motion.................................................................... 2-29
2.22.7 Target trail attributes on the TRAIL menu .................................................... 2-30
2.23 Parallel Index (PI) Lines ...........................................................................................2-30
2.23.1 How to display, erase a PI line..................................................................... 2-31
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2.23.2 How to adjust PI line orientation, PI line interval ..........................................2-31
2.23.3 How to select the number of PI lines to display............................................2-31
2.23.4 How to select the bearing reference for the PI line ......................................2-31
2.23.5 How to select the PI lines orientation ...........................................................2-32
2.23.6 How to reset PI lines ....................................................................................2-32
2.23.7 How to adjust PI line length..........................................................................2-32
2.24 Zoom ........................................................................................................................2-33
2.25 Markers.....................................................................................................................2-34
2.25.1 Heading line .................................................................................................2-34
2.25.2 Stern marker.................................................................................................2-34
2.25.3 North marker ................................................................................................2-34
2.25.4 Own ship marker ..........................................................................................2-34
2.25.5 Vectors .........................................................................................................2-35
2.25.6 Barge marker................................................................................................2-35
2.25.7 Antenna marker ............................................................................................2-36
2.25.8 Cursor...........................................................................................................2-36
2.26 How to Adjust Brilliance of Screen Data...................................................................2-37
2.27 Watch Alert ...............................................................................................................2-38
2.28 Information Box ........................................................................................................2-39
2.28.1 Information box contents ..............................................................................2-39
2.28.2 How to show the information box .................................................................2-40
2.28.3 How to turn NAV data on/off.........................................................................2-41
2.29 Interswitch ................................................................................................................2-42
2.29.1 Displaying antenna information ....................................................................2-42
2.29.2 How to preset antenna and display combinations........................................2-43
2.29.3 How to select an antenna.............................................................................2-44
2.30 Dual Radar (B-type only) ..........................................................................................2-45
2.30.1 How to enable or disable the dual radar display ..........................................2-46
2.30.2 Operating considerations for the dual radar display.....................................2-46
2.31 Performance Monitor ................................................................................................2-48
2.32 Magnetron Reset (For A- and B-types) ....................................................................2-50
2.33 CCRP (Common Consistent Reference Point).........................................................2-51
2.34 Drop Mark.................................................................................................................2-53
2.34.1 How to show, hide the drop mark box ..........................................................2-53
2.34.2 How to inscribe a drop mark.........................................................................2-53
2.34.3 Drop mark bearing reference .......................................................................2-53
2.34.4 How to erase a drop mark ............................................................................2-54
2.35 Anchor Watch ...........................................................................................................2-54
2.36 SART ........................................................................................................................2-55
2.36.1 What is an SART?........................................................................................2-55
2.36.2 How to receive an SART ..............................................................................2-55
2.37 Alert Box, Alert List ...................................................................................................2-56
2.37.1 Alert box .......................................................................................................2-56
2.37.2 Alert list.........................................................................................................2-57
2.37.3 Changing priority of primary alerts ...............................................................2-57
2.38 Echo Area.................................................................................................................2-58
2.39 Echo Color................................................................................................................2-58
2.40 Icing Prevention........................................................................................................2-59
2.41 Chart Radar Functions .............................................................................................2-60
2.41.1 How to switch between radar and chart radar modes ..................................2-60
2.41.2 How to show or hide chart objects ...............................................................2-60
2.41.3 How to create and recall custom sets of chart display objects.....................2-62
2.41.4 Chart database information ..........................................................................2-63
2.41.5 Chart scale indications .................................................................................2-63
2.41.6 Chart status ..................................................................................................2-63
2.41.7 Chart alert function .......................................................................................2-64
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2.41.8 Notes details ................................................................................................ 2-64
2.42 Radar Observation...................................................................................................2-65
2.42.1 General ........................................................................................................ 2-65
2.42.2 False echoes................................................................................................ 2-66
2.42.3 RACON ........................................................................................................ 2-68
2.42.4 Radar Target Enhancer (RTE).....................................................................2-68
2.42.5 Solid state radar........................................................................................... 2-69
3. TARGET TRACKING (TT) .....................................................................................3-1
3.1 About TT ....................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 How to Show, Hide the TT Display ............................................................................ 3-1
3.3 How to Input Your Ship's Speed ................................................................................3-2
3.3.1 Echo-referenced speed input .........................................................................3-2
3.4 Automatic Acquisition................................................................................................. 3-3
3.4.1 How to enable auto acquisition ...................................................................... 3-3
3.4.2 How to set an automatic acquisition zone...................................................... 3-4
3.5 Manual Acquisition ..................................................................................................... 3-5
3.5.1 How to set manual acquisition conditions ...................................................... 3-5
3.5.2 How to manually acquire a target................................................................... 3-6
3.6 How to Stop Tracking Targets (including reference targets)...................................... 3-6
3.6.1 How to cancel tracking on individual tracked targets ..................................... 3-6
3.6.2 How to cancel tracking on all TTs .................................................................. 3-7
3.7 TT Symbols and TT Symbol Attributes ...................................................................... 3-7
3.7.1 TT symbols..................................................................................................... 3-7
3.7.2 TT symbol brilliance ....................................................................................... 3-8
3.7.3 Color for TT symbol........................................................................................ 3-8
3.8 How to Display TT Data ............................................................................................. 3-9
3.8.1 How to display target data for individual TT ................................................... 3-9
3.8.2 TT pop-up information..................................................................................3-10
3.8.3 Target list ..................................................................................................... 3-10
3.9 Vector Modes........................................................................................................... 3-11
3.9.1 Description of vectors................................................................................... 3-11
3.9.2 Vector motion and length .............................................................................3-13
3.10 Past Position Display ............................................................................................... 3-13
3.10.1 How to enable/disable the past position display,
select past position reference ...................................................................... 3-14
3.10.2 Past position points ...................................................................................... 3-14
3.11 How to Enter Set and Drift ....................................................................................... 3-14
3.12 TT CPA/TCPA Alarm ............................................................................................... 3-16
3.12.1 How to set the CPA and TCPA limits........................................................... 3-16
3.12.2 How to enable, disable the TT CPA/TCPA alarm ........................................3-16
3.12.3 How to acknowledge the TT CPA/TCPA alarm............................................ 3-16
3.13 TT Lost Target Alert ................................................................................................. 3-17
3.13.1 How to enable, disable the TT lost target alert............................................. 3-17
3.13.2 How to set the TT lost target filter ................................................................ 3-17
3.14 Trial Maneuver ......................................................................................................... 3-18
3.14.1 Types of trial maneuvers.............................................................................. 3-18
3.14.2 How to do a trial maneuver .......................................................................... 3-19
3.15 TT Simulation Mode ................................................................................................. 3-20
3.16 TT Alerts...................................................................................................................3-21
3.17 Criteria for Selecting Targets for Tracking ............................................................... 3-22
3.18 Factors Affecting Target Tracking ............................................................................ 3-24
4. AIS OPERATION ...................................................................................................4-1
4.1 How to Deactivate the AIS Function .......................................................................... 4-2
4.2 How to Show, Hide the AIS Display ........................................................................... 4-3
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4.3 AIS Symbols ...............................................................................................................4-3
4.4 How to Filter Sleeping AIS Targets ............................................................................4-5
4.5 How to Activate Targets .............................................................................................4-5
4.5.1 How to activate specific target........................................................................4-5
4.5.2 How to automatically activate targets .............................................................4-6
4.6 How to Sleep Targets .................................................................................................4-6
4.6.1 How to sleep an activated AIS target .............................................................4-6
4.6.2 How to sleep all activated AIS targets............................................................4-7
4.7 How to Display AIS Target Data.................................................................................4-7
4.7.1 AIS pop-up information...................................................................................4-7
4.7.2 Basic AIS target data......................................................................................4-7
4.7.3 Expanded AIS data ........................................................................................4-9
4.8 AIS CPA/TCPA Alarm ..............................................................................................4-10
4.9 AIS Symbol Brilliance ...............................................................................................4-10
4.10 AIS Symbol Color .....................................................................................................4-11
4.11 AIS Lost Targets.......................................................................................................4-11
4.11.1 How to enable, disable the AIS lost target alert ...........................................4-11
4.11.2 How to set the AIS lost target filter ...............................................................4-12
4.12 How to Display AIS Target Past Positions................................................................4-12
4.12.1 How to enable/disable the past position display,
select past position reference.......................................................................4-12
4.12.2 Past position points ......................................................................................4-13
4.13 How to Display True or Relative Speed Vectors ......................................................4-13
4.14 Association of TT and AIS Targets...........................................................................4-13
4.14.1 How to select association method ................................................................4-13
4.14.2 How to set the conditions for association .....................................................4-14
4.15 Voyage Data.............................................................................................................4-14
4.16 AIS Messages ..........................................................................................................4-15
4.16.1 How to create and transmit a new AIS message .........................................4-15
4.16.2 How to transmit a saved AIS message ........................................................4-16
4.16.3 How to display received AIS messages .......................................................4-16
4.17 Other AIS Features...................................................................................................4-18
5. RADAR MAP AND TRACK ...................................................................................5-1
5.1 What is a Radar Map?................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Presentation Modes....................................................................................................5-1
5.3 How to Show, Hide the Radar Map Display ...............................................................5-1
5.4 How to Enter Radar Map Marks and Lines.................................................................5-2
5.5 How to Find Number of Map Points Used ..................................................................5-3
5.6 How to Select the Radar Map to Display....................................................................5-4
5.7 How to Attach a Comment to a Radar Map, Find Comment for a Map......................5-4
5.7.1 How to attach a comment to a radar map ......................................................5-4
5.7.2 How to find the comment for a map ...............................................................5-4
5.8 How to Erase Radar Map Marks and Lines................................................................5-5
5.8.1 How to erase individual radar map marks and lines.......................................5-5
5.8.2 How to erase map marks and lines in an area...............................................5-5
5.8.3 How to erase all radar map marks and lines in a map file..............................5-6
5.9 How to Copy Radar Map Marks and Lines.................................................................5-7
5.9.1 How to copy individual radar map mark and line to another map file.............5-7
5.9.2 How to copy radar map marks and lines within an area to another map file..5-7
5.9.3 How to copy all radar map marks and lines in a map file to another map file 5-8
5.10 How to Export Radar Map ..........................................................................................5-9
5.11 How to Import Radar Map ........................................................................................5-10
5.12 How to Show, Hide Radar Map Features.................................................................5-13
5.13 Track.........................................................................................................................5-13
5.13.1 How to set up ship's track.............................................................................5-13
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5.13.2 How to erase track ....................................................................................... 5-14
5.14 Route Display........................................................................................................... 5-14
5.15 User Chart Display ................................................................................................... 5-15
6. CHART OVERVIEW...............................................................................................6-1
6.1 Chart Screen Overview..............................................................................................6-1
6.1.1 Electronic chart area ...................................................................................... 6-2
6.1.2 Status bar....................................................................................................... 6-3
6.1.3 InstantAccess bar........................................................................................... 6-5
6.1.4 Sensor information box .................................................................................. 6-8
6.1.5 Own ship functions box .................................................................................. 6-8
6.1.6 Route information box .................................................................................... 6-9
6.1.7 Overlay/NAV Tools box................................................................................ 6-10
6.1.8 Alert box ....................................................................................................... 6-10
6.1.9 Permanent warning box ............................................................................... 6-10
6.1.10 EBL, VRM boxes.......................................................................................... 6-10
6.1.11 Context-sensitive menus.............................................................................. 6-11
6.1.12 How to enter alphanumeric data ..................................................................6-12
6.2 How to Select the Operating Mode .......................................................................... 6-13
6.3 How to Select the Chart Operating Mode ................................................................ 6-13
6.4 How to Select the Chart Scale ................................................................................. 6-14
6.5 How to Select the Presentation Mode...................................................................... 6-15
6.6 Cursor Position Box ................................................................................................. 6-16
6.7 The Standby Mode...................................................................................................6-16
6.8 True Motion Reset.................................................................................................... 6-17
6.9 How to Control Route and User Charts in Voyage Navigation
and Voyage Planning Modes ................................................................................... 6-18
6.10 How to Use the VRM and EBL................................................................................. 6-19
6.10.1 How to hide/show an EBL, VRM .................................................................. 6-19
6.10.2 How to measure the range and bearing.......................................................6-19
6.10.3 How to select bearing reference .................................................................. 6-19
6.10.4 EBL, VRM functions available with the context-sensitive menu...................6-20
6.11 Split Screen.............................................................................................................. 6-21
6.12 Datum.......................................................................................................................6-21
6.12.1 General ........................................................................................................ 6-21
6.12.2 Paper charts.................................................................................................6-21
6.12.3 Electronic sea charts.................................................................................... 6-21
6.12.4 Positioning devices and datum .................................................................... 6-21
6.12.5 Chart radar and datum .................................................................................6-21
6.13 How to Select Sensor Settings................................................................................. 6-22
6.14 How to Enter Ship Speed.........................................................................................6-22
6.15 How to Enter Heading .............................................................................................. 6-24
6.16 Set up Before Departure .......................................................................................... 6-26
6.16.1 Updates before departure ............................................................................ 6-26
6.16.2 Create or update a route ..............................................................................6-27
6.16.3 How to check and prepare route to monitor ................................................. 6-28
6.16.4 Check configuration of navigation sensors .................................................. 6-30
6.16.5 How to reset odometer and trip meter.......................................................... 6-31
7. HOW TO MANAGE CHARTS ................................................................................7-1
7.1 How to Install Public Keys for ENC Charts ................................................................ 7-1
7.2 How to Install ENC Licenses, Charts ......................................................................... 7-2
7.2.1 How to install an ENC license ........................................................................ 7-2
7.2.2 How to install ENC charts .............................................................................. 7-3
7.3 How to Delete ENC Licenses..................................................................................... 7-5
7.4 How to Install C-MAP Charts ..................................................................................... 7-6
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7.4.1 How to register the eToken ............................................................................7-6
7.4.2 How to install the C-MAP database................................................................7-6
7.4.3 How to install C-MAP licenses .......................................................................7-8
7.4.4 How to generate and order an update file ......................................................7-9
7.4.5 How to apply the update file ...........................................................................7-9
7.5 How to Delete a C-MAP Database .............................................................................7-9
7.6 How to Install C-MAP DL (Dynamic Licensing) Charts.............................................7-10
7.6.1 How to generate and order an update file ....................................................7-10
7.6.2 How to apply the update file .........................................................................7-10
7.6.3 How to enable and set up the C-MAP DL ....................................................7-11
7.7 How to Export a List of Charts..................................................................................7-11
7.8 How to Export a List of Specific Licenses.................................................................7-12
7.9 How to Show the ENC Permit ..................................................................................7-12
7.10 How to Backup, Restore Licenses............................................................................7-12
7.11 How to View Permit Expiration Date.........................................................................7-13
7.12 How to Display Install/Update History ......................................................................7-14
7.13 Catalog of Chart Cells ..............................................................................................7-15
7.13.1 How to group chart cells...............................................................................7-16
7.13.2 How to view status of chart cells ..................................................................7-18
7.14 How to Open Charts.................................................................................................7-18
7.15 How to Print Chart List, Cell Status List....................................................................7-19
7.15.1 How to print the chart list ..............................................................................7-19
7.15.2 How to print the cell status list ......................................................................7-20
7.16 How to Delete Charts ...............................................................................................7-20
7.17 How to Show Publishers Notes for ENC Charts.......................................................7-21
7.18 How to Find the Chart Type......................................................................................7-22
7.19 How to Update ENC, C-MAP Charts Manually.........................................................7-22
7.19.1 How to insert update symbols ......................................................................7-23
7.19.2 How to delete update symbols .....................................................................7-24
7.19.3 How to modify existing update symbols .......................................................7-24
7.20 How to Synchronize Chart Data ...............................................................................7-25
7.20.1 How to select the units to synchronize .........................................................7-25
7.20.2 How to check synchronization status ...........................................................7-26
7.20.3 Manual updates and synchronization...........................................................7-27
7.21 How to Reconvert All SENC Charts .........................................................................7-27
8. HOW TO CONTROL CHART OBJECTS .............................................................. 8-1
8.1 How to Browse Your Charts .......................................................................................8-1
8.2 How to Control Visibility of Chart Objects...................................................................8-1
8.2.1 How to set value for shallow contour, safety depth, safety contour
and deep contour ...........................................................................................8-1
8.2.2 Basic Setting menu ........................................................................................8-3
8.2.3 Chart Display menu ........................................................................................8-4
8.2.4 Display base...................................................................................................8-5
8.3 How to Control Visibility of Symbols, Features...........................................................8-5
8.3.1 General page..................................................................................................8-5
8.3.2 Tracking page.................................................................................................8-7
8.3.3 Route page .....................................................................................................8-8
8.3.4 Mariner page ..................................................................................................8-8
8.3.5 Targets page ..................................................................................................8-9
8.4 Control of Predefined IMO Chart Display Settings ...................................................8-10
9. VECTOR (S57) CHARTS.......................................................................................9-1
9.1 Introduction to S57 Charts..........................................................................................9-1
9.1.1 Definitions of terms.........................................................................................9-2
9.1.2 Chart legend for S57 charts ...........................................................................9-2
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9.1.3 Permanent warnings for S57 charts............................................................... 9-3
9.2 Chart Viewing Dates and Seasonal Features of the S57 Chart .................................9-4
9.2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 9-4
9.2.2 How to approve and highlight S57 chart updates ..........................................9-4
9.2.3 How to set Display date and Approved until dates......................................... 9-5
9.2.4 About chart viewing date dependency of S57 standard................................. 9-5
9.3 Symbology Used in S57 Charts ................................................................................. 9-6
9.3.1 Presentation library used for S57 chart features............................................ 9-6
9.4 How to Find Information About S57 Chart Objects .................................................... 9-7
9.5 Admiralty Information Overlay (AIO) .......................................................................... 9-8
9.5.1 Installation...................................................................................................... 9-8
9.5.2 How to display the AIO................................................................................... 9-8
9.5.3 Catalog of AIO cells ....................................................................................... 9-9
9.5.4 How to find AIO chart object information........................................................ 9-9
9.5.5 How to select the information to display....................................................... 9-10
10. C-MAP CHARTS..................................................................................................10-1
10.1 C-MAP Cartographic Service................................................................................... 10-1
10.2 How to Register the System at C-MAP Norway....................................................... 10-1
10.3 How to Order Charts ................................................................................................ 10-1
10.4 How to Apply for Licenses........................................................................................ 10-1
10.5 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................10-2
10.6 Chart Subscription Services..................................................................................... 10-2
10.6.1 C-MAP services ........................................................................................... 10-2
10.6.2 What is ENC delivery? ................................................................................. 10-2
10.7 Chart Display............................................................................................................ 10-3
10.7.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................10-3
10.8 Permanent Warnings ............................................................................................... 10-4
11. CHART ALERTS..................................................................................................11-1
11.1 Chart Alerts .............................................................................................................. 11-2
11.1.1 How to set safety contour............................................................................. 11-2
11.1.2 How to select objects used in chart alerts.................................................... 11-3
11.2 How to Activate Own Ship Check ............................................................................ 11-4
11.3 Route Planning......................................................................................................... 11-5
11.3.1 Chart alerts for route planning......................................................................11-5
11.4 Route Monitoring...................................................................................................... 11-7
12. ROUTES...............................................................................................................12-1
12.1 Route Planning Overview......................................................................................... 12-1
12.2 Main Menu for Route Planning.................................................................................12-2
12.3 How to Create a New Route .................................................................................... 12-2
12.3.1 How to use the Waypoints page ..................................................................12-4
12.3.2 How to use the User Chart page.................................................................. 12-5
12.3.3 How to use the Optimize page ..................................................................... 12-6
12.3.4 How to use the Alert Parameters page ........................................................ 12-6
12.3.5 How to use the Check Results page ............................................................ 12-8
12.4 How to Modify an Existing Route ............................................................................. 12-8
12.4.1 How to change waypoint position................................................................. 12-8
12.4.2 How to change other waypoint data............................................................. 12-9
12.4.3 How to add a new waypoint at the end of a route ........................................12-9
12.4.4 How to insert a waypoint .............................................................................. 12-9
12.4.5 How to delete a waypoint............................................................................. 12-9
12.4.6 Geometry check of route............................................................................ 12-10
12.5 SAR Operations ..................................................................................................... 12-10
12.6 Route Bank ............................................................................................................ 12-13
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12.7 Route Optimization.................................................................................................12-14
12.7.1 Available route optimization strategies.......................................................12-14
12.7.2 How to optimize a route..............................................................................12-15
12.7.3 How to plan a speed profile........................................................................12-16
12.8 How to Import Routes.............................................................................................12-17
12.8.1 How to import FMD-3xx0, FCR-2xx9, FAR-3xx0 route data ......................12-17
12.8.2 How to import FEA-2x07 route data ...........................................................12-17
12.8.3 How to import csv, ASCII format route data ...............................................12-18
12.9 How to Export Route Data......................................................................................12-18
12.9.1 How to export FAR-3xx0 route data ...........................................................12-18
12.9.2 How to export route data in FEA-2x07, csv, ASCII format .........................12-19
12.10How to Delete Routes ............................................................................................12-19
12.11Reports ..................................................................................................................12-20
13. USER CHARTS ...................................................................................................13-1
13.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................13-1
13.1.1 Objects of user charts ..................................................................................13-1
13.2 How to Create a User Chart .....................................................................................13-2
13.3 How to Import a User Chart Created with ECDIS FEA-2x07....................................13-6
13.4 How to Edit Objects on a User Chart........................................................................13-7
13.4.1 How to edit objects on the chart area...........................................................13-7
13.4.2 How to edit objects from the User Chart dialog box .....................................13-7
13.5 How to Delete Objects from a User Chart ................................................................13-7
13.6 How to Select the User Chart Objects to Display .....................................................13-8
13.7 How to Delete User Charts.......................................................................................13-8
13.8 User Chart Reports...................................................................................................13-9
14. HOW TO MONITOR ROUTES.............................................................................14-1
14.1 How to Start Route Monitoring .................................................................................14-1
14.2 How to Stop Route Monitoring (Manual, Auto).........................................................14-3
14.3 How to Select What Parts of a Route to Display ......................................................14-3
14.4 How to View Waypoint Information...........................................................................14-4
14.5 How to View User Chart Information ........................................................................14-5
14.6 How to Change Monitored Route to Planned Route ................................................14-5
14.7 How to Use Instant Track to Return to or Deviate from Monitored Route ................14-6
14.7.1 Safe off track mode ......................................................................................14-6
14.7.2 Back to track mode.......................................................................................14-7
14.7.3 Instant track messages ................................................................................14-8
14.7.4 Instant track details ......................................................................................14-9
14.7.5 How to monitor, stop monitoring an instant track route ..............................14-10
14.7.6 How to change a monitored route when following an instant track route
(safe off track mode only)...........................................................................14-11
14.7.7 Button label and equipment state...............................................................14-12
15. NAVIGATION TOOLS .........................................................................................15-1
15.1 How to Access the Nav Tools in the Overlay/NAV Tools Box ..................................15-1
15.2 Parallel Index (PI) Lines ...........................................................................................15-2
15.2.1 How to activate, deactivate PI lines..............................................................15-2
15.2.2 PI line bearing reference ..............................................................................15-2
15.2.3 Number of PI lines to display........................................................................15-2
15.2.4 PI line mode .................................................................................................15-2
15.2.5 How to adjust PI line orientation, PI line interval ..........................................15-3
15.2.6 How to reset the PI lines ..............................................................................15-3
15.2.7 How to adjust PI line length..........................................................................15-4
15.3 Check Area...............................................................................................................15-4
15.4 Ring ..........................................................................................................................15-5
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15.5 Predictor...................................................................................................................15-5
15.6 Anchor Watch........................................................................................................... 15-6
15.7 UKC (Under Keel Clearance)...................................................................................15-7
15.7.1 UKC overview .............................................................................................. 15-7
15.7.2 How to set UKC............................................................................................ 15-7
15.7.3 UKC window.................................................................................................15-8
15.8 Mini Conning Display ...............................................................................................15-9
15.9 Divider.................................................................................................................... 15-10
15.9.1 How to use the divider................................................................................ 15-10
15.9.2 Usage characteristics, limitations............................................................... 15-11
15.9.3 How to deactivate and erase the divider.................................................... 15-11
16. NAVIGATION SENSORS.....................................................................................16-1
16.1 CCRS .......................................................................................................................16-1
16.2 How to Select Navigation Sensors........................................................................... 16-2
16.2.1 Sensors menu description............................................................................ 16-2
16.3 Source of Position .................................................................................................... 16-6
16.4 Primary and Secondary Positions of Own Ship ....................................................... 16-7
16.5 Source of Navigation Data ....................................................................................... 16-8
16.6 Switching of Sensor and Indication........................................................................ 16-10
16.7 Filter Status ............................................................................................................ 16-10
16.8 Position Alignment ................................................................................................. 16-12
16.8.1 How to align position .................................................................................. 16-12
16.8.2 How to cancel position alignment............................................................... 16-13
16.9 Wind Sensor........................................................................................................... 16-13
16.10Depth Sensor......................................................................................................... 16-14
17. AIS SAFETY, NAVTEX MESSAGES...................................................................17-1
17.1 AIS Safety Messages ............................................................................................... 17-1
17.1.1 How to send an AIS safety message ........................................................... 17-1
17.1.2 How to display received and sent AIS safety messages..............................17-2
17.1.3 How to delete received and sent AIS safety messages ............................... 17-3
17.2 Navtex Messages..................................................................................................... 17-3
17.2.1 How to receive Navtex messages................................................................17-3
17.2.2 How to delete received Navtex messages ................................................... 17-4
18. TT AND AIS DISPLAYS.......................................................................................18-1
18.1 TT Display ................................................................................................................ 18-1
18.1.1 TT symbols................................................................................................... 18-1
18.1.2 TT symbol color and size ............................................................................. 18-1
18.1.3 How to display tracked target data............................................................... 18-2
18.1.4 Past position point attributes ........................................................................ 18-3
18.1.5 How to set the TT lost target filter ................................................................ 18-3
18.1.6 TT recording functions ................................................................................. 18-3
18.2 AIS Display............................................................................................................... 18-4
18.2.1 AIS symbols ................................................................................................. 18-4
18.2.2 Voyage data ................................................................................................. 18-4
18.2.3 How to filter AIS targets ............................................................................... 18-5
18.2.4 How to set conditions for automatic activation of sleeping targets............... 18-5
18.2.5 How to sleep all activated targets ................................................................18-6
18.2.6 How to set the AIS lost target filter............................................................... 18-6
18.2.7 How to display AIS target data..................................................................... 18-7
18.2.8 How to display own ship data....................................................................... 18-9
18.3 Association............................................................................................................... 18-9
18.3.1 How to select association method................................................................18-9
18.3.2 How to set the conditions for association................................................... 18-10
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19. RECORDING FUNCTIONS .................................................................................19-1
19.1 How to Record User, Position Events ......................................................................19-1
19.1.1 User events ..................................................................................................19-1
19.1.2 Position events .............................................................................................19-2
19.2 Details Log................................................................................................................19-5
19.3 Voyage Log ..............................................................................................................19-6
19.3.1 How to set conditions of logging...................................................................19-8
19.4 Chart Usage Log ......................................................................................................19-8
19.5 Danger Targets Log................................................................................................19-10
19.5.1 How to set the conditions for logging danger targets .................................19-11
20. ALERTS ...............................................................................................................20-1
20.1 What is an Alert? ......................................................................................................20-1
20.2 Alert Box...................................................................................................................20-2
20.3 How to Temporarily Silence the Buzzer for an Alarm or Warning ............................20-5
20.4 How to Acknowledge an Alarm or Warning..............................................................20-5
20.5 Alert List....................................................................................................................20-6
20.6 Alert Log ...................................................................................................................20-7
20.7 Alert Reception from Connected Sensors ................................................................20-8
20.8 List of Alerts..............................................................................................................20-8
21. PARAMETERS .................................................................................................... 21-1
21.1 Ship and Route Parameters .....................................................................................21-1
21.2 Instant Track Parameters .........................................................................................21-2
21.3 Cost Parameters.......................................................................................................21-3
22. SETTINGS MENU................................................................................................ 22-1
22.1 How to Access the Settings Menu............................................................................22-1
22.2 File Export ................................................................................................................22-2
22.3 File Import.................................................................................................................22-3
22.4 File Maintenance ......................................................................................................22-4
22.5 Self Test ...................................................................................................................22-5
22.6 Data Sharing.............................................................................................................22-6
22.7 Customize.................................................................................................................22-7
22.8 Display Test..............................................................................................................22-8
22.9 Keyboard Test ..........................................................................................................22-9
22.10Screenshots ...........................................................................................................22-11
22.10.1How to export screenshots.........................................................................22-12
22.10.2How to delete screenshots .........................................................................22-12
22.11User Default ...........................................................................................................22-13
22.12CCRP.....................................................................................................................22-14
23. COMMON REFERENCE SYSTEM......................................................................23-1
23.1 Installation of the System .........................................................................................23-1
23.2 Accuracy of the System............................................................................................23-1
24. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................24-1
24.1 Maintenance .............................................................................................................24-2
24.2 How to Replace the Fuses .......................................................................................24-3
24.3 Trackball Maintenance .............................................................................................24-4
24.4 How to Clean the Filter in the Processor Unit...........................................................24-4
24.5 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................24-5
24.6 Consumable Parts ....................................................................................................24-7
24.7 Color Differentiation Test for S57 Charts..................................................................24-8
24.8 Fallback Arrangements.............................................................................................24-9
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APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE .......................................................................................AP-1
APPENDIX 2 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS...........................................................AP-9
APPENDIX 3 DATA COLOR AND MEANING........................................................AP-22
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................SP-1
INDEX.......................................................................................................................... IN-1
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Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FAR-3xx0 Series Marine Radar. We are confident
you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
Since 1948, 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.
This equipment 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.
Features
This radar series meets the requirements of IEC 62388 (Marine navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems - Shipborne radar - Performance requirements, method of testing and
required test results) and IMO MSC.192(79), IMO Resolution A.817(19), and IEC 61174. This radar displays radar targets, electronic charts, nav lines, Tracked Target (TT) data, AIS targets and
other navigation data on a display.
The main features of this series are
• The FAR-3xx0 series consists of the following models and configurations:
Magnetron radar
Model
FAR-3210
FAR-3210-BB Local supply 12 kW Antenna unit
FAR-3310 23.1” 12 kW Antenna unit
FAR-3220 19.0” 25 kW Antenna unit
FAR-3220-BB Local supply 25 kW Antenna unit
FAR-3320 23.1” 25 kW Antenna unit
FAR-3320W 23.1” 25 kW Transceiver unit
FAR-3220W-BB Local supply 25 kW Transceiver unit
FAR-3230S
FAR-3230S-BB Local supply 30 kW Antenna unit
FAR-3330S 23.1” 30 kW Antenna unit
FAR-3330SW 23.1” 30 kW Transceiver unit
FAR-3230SW-BB Local supply 30 kW Transceiver unit
Solid state radar
Model
FAR-3230S-SSD
FAR-3330S-SSD 23.1” 250 W Antenna unit
FAR-3230S-SSD-BB Local supply 250 W Antenna unit
*: Viewing distance: 1020 mm
Frequency
band
X-band
S-band
Frequency
band
S-band
Size of
monitor unit*
19.0” 12 kW Antenna unit
19.0” 30 kW Antenna unit
Size of
monitor unit*
19.0” 250 W Antenna unit
Output
power
Output
power
Transceiver
location
Transceiver
location
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• New HMI (Human Machine Interface) gives improved operability.
• Accepts SXGA, UXGA video inputs.
• SOLAS category 1 compatible display (23.1”), SOLAS category 2 compatible display (19.0”).
• Radar, chart and chart radar modes. (The chart radar mode does not meet the criteria for navigation aid for Japanese flag vessels as defined by Japanese law.)
• Many warning features to support safer and more efficient navigation.
• Grounding warnings, safe depth contours.
• Chart database loaded and updated using CD-ROMs.
• Tracked Target (TT) data and AIS data to aid in collision avoidance.
• AIS messaging.
• Route created in chart mode can be displayed on the radar.
• Route planning and route monitoring facilities in the chart mode.
Signal Processing Functions
This radar has the signal processing functions described in the table below. All signal processing
functions are set with the picture preset feature.
Signal processing function Description Section
Interference rejector Suppress interference transmitted by other radars. Inter-
ference received simultaneously from many radars can
be difficult to reduce.
Echo stretch Enlarge target echoes, especially small echoes. Sup-
press 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.
Automatic clutter elimination Discriminate the clutter from the radar echo then reduce
the clutter automatically.
Noise rejector Reduce the white noise then improves the on-screen S/N
ratio by processing the weighted moving average filter for
the received echoes in the range direction. Use this function with caution. Weak target echoes may disappear
from the screen or the range resolution may worsen.
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
Standards Used in this Manual
• Three types of Control Units are available: Radar Control Unit RCU-025 (radar controls with
trackball module), ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024 (alphabet keyboard, controls, trackball module) and Trackball Control Unit RCU-026 (trackball module only). Unless noted otherwise, “Control Unit” refers to the RCU-025.
• The system can be operated with the controls of the Radar Control Unit, ECDIS Control Unit or
a trackball module. The descriptions in this manual use the trackball module.
• Unless noted otherwise, "click" means to push the left button on a trackball module.
• The keys and controls of the Radar Control Unit are shown in bold face; for example, the EN-
TER key.
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• The buttons on the InstantAccess bar, Status bar and menu items are shown in brackets; for
example, the [TUNE] button.
• Context-sensitive menus are available with many buttons, and boxes and objects. Right-click
an item to display the related context-sensitive menu.
• This radar is available in three types of specifications: IMO, A, or B. This manual provides the
descriptions for the B type, of which some functions are not available with the IMO or A type.
See the menu tree in Appendix 1 for function availability.
• “C-MAP” means “C-MAP by Jeppesen”.
• The display colors mentioned in this manual are those with the color palette setting “Day-Gray”.
Program Number
Please access the following URL if you need software information:
http://www.furuno.com/en/business_product/merchant/product/chartradar/software.html
System Program no. Version no. Remarks
Antenna unit
SPU 0359281 01.xx For magnetron radar
SPU 0359286 01.xx For solid state radar
MTR-DRV 0359293 01.xx
PM 0359296 01.xx
RF-Converter 0359302 01.xx For solid state radar
Power supply unit
PSU-Control 0359299 01.xx
Processor Unit: EC-3000
Main 0359266 02.xx
xx: Minor change
Virus Prevention
This equipment is not equipped with a virus checker. This equipment operates in real time; therefore, having a virus checker that periodically checks the equipment for viruses would increase the
processing load, which can affect operation. However, you can avoid viruses by following the instructions in this section.
When you update a chart
The PC and medium (USB flash memory, etc.) used to download and store an update for an existing chart or a new chart may be infected with a virus. Check the PC and the medium for viruses
with a commercial virus checker - BEFORE you connect them to the ECDIS. Be sure the virus
checker contains the latest virus definition files.
Network connection
The ECDIS receives and displays information from various navigation equipment and radar via a
LAN. A PC and other equipment connected to a network can carry viruses. To prevent the introduction of a virus to the LAN, DO NOT connect the ECDIS or HUB to an external network, including other shipboard LAN.
Do not install 3rd party programs in the ECDIS
Programs installed via an external network can carry viruses that can cause the ECDIS to malfunction. Do not install any Windows
®
software.
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FOREWORD
Open Source Software
This product includes software to be licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU
Lesser General Public License (LGPL), BSD, Apache, MIT and others. The program(s) is/are free
software(s), and you can copy it and/or redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GPL
or LGPL as published by the Free Software Foundation. Please access to the following URL if you
need source codes: https://www.furuno.co.jp/cgi/cnt_oss_e01.cgi
This product uses the software module that was developed by the Independent JPEG Group.
Reverse engineering
Reverse engineering (reverse assemble, reverse compiler) of the software of this equipment is
prohibited.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
NOTICE
The radar(s) must be interconnected to the following type approved sensors:
Gyrocompass meeting the requirements of the IMO resolution A.424(XI).
EPFS meeting the requirements of the IMO resolution MSC.112(73).
SDME meeting the requirements of IMO resolution MSC.96(72).
The radar may be interconnected via HUB-3000 to other FURUNO processing
units having approved LAN ports.
Basic configuration is shown with solid line.
FAR-3210/FAR-3220/FAR-3310/FAR-3320/FAR-3210-BB/FAR-3220-BB
ANTENNA UNIT
(w/Performance Monitor PM-32A)
TRANSCEIVER UNIT
RTR-105 (12 kW)
RTR-106 (25 kW)
Sub display
100-115/220-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
(for de-icer)
100-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
440 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
Transformer
RU-1803
Junction box
Junction box
PSU-014
POWER SUPPLY
UNIT
LAN
Serial
XN12CF-RSB-128
XN20CF-RSB-128
XN24CF-RSB-128
*6 RJB-001
*6 RJB-001
Sensor Adapter
Radar Control Unit RCU-025
Trackball Control Unit RCU-026
ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024
Radar Control Unit RCU-025
Trackball Control Unit RCU-026
ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024
Radar Control Unit RCU-025
Trackball Control Unit RCU-026
Monitor Unit MU-190
4
*
or Switching HUB
HUB-100
Select one
Select one
Select one
3
*
MU-231
Digital In (ACK IN)
VDR
Intelligent Hub HUB-3000
100-115/220-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
Serial 1, 2
IEC 61162-2
(Gyrocompass
EC-3000
PROCESSOR
UNIT
3
*
*
: See the notes on page xxvi.
Serial 3 - 7
IEC 61162-1
(EPFS
*
SDME
Echo Sounder, Wind,
Alarm
*
Digital Out 1 - 6
1: System Fail
2: Power Fail
3: Normal Close 1
4: Normal Close 2
5: Normal Open 1
6: Normal Open 2
1
*
, AIS)
2
(Navigator),
(Speed Log),
5
, Navtex, etc.)
5
*
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
FAR-3320W/FAR-3220W-BB
ANTENNA UNIT
(w/Performance Monitor
PM-32A)
XN20CF-RSB-130
XN24CF-RSB-130
100-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
440 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
Sensor Adapter
Radar Control Unit RCU-025
Trackball Control Unit RCU-026
ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024
Radar Control Unit RCU-025
Trackball Control Unit RCU-026
ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024
Radar Control Unit RCU-025
Trackball Control Unit RCU-026
Monitor Unit MU-231
Intelligent Hub HUB-3000
Waveguide
100-115/220-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz (for de-icer)
Transformer
RU-1803
4
*
or Switching HUB
HUB-100
Select one
Select one
Select one
3
*
Digital In (ACK IN)
VDR
TRANSCEIVER
UNIT
RTR-108
Antenna Cable
PSU-014
POWER
SUPPLY UNIT
LAN
Serial
EC-3000
PROCESSOR
UNIT
Sub display
100-115/220-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
Serial 1, 2
IEC 61162-2
(Gyrocompass
1
*
, AIS)
Serial 3 - 7
IEC 61162-1
2
(EPFS
*
(Navigator),
SDME
(Speed Log),
Echo Sounder, Wind,
5
Alarm
*
, Navtex, etc.)
Digital Out 1 - 6
5
*
1: System Fail
2: Power Fail
3: Normal Close 1
4: Normal Close 2
5: Normal Open 1
6: Normal Open 2
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*
: See the notes on page xxvi.
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FAR-3230S/FAR-3330S/FAR-3230S-BB
TRANSCEIVER UNIT
RTR-107
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
ANTENNA UNIT
(w/Performance Monitor PM-52A)
SN36CF-RSB-129
Sub display
100-115/220-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
(for de-icer)
100-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
440 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
Sensor Adapter
Transformer
RU-1803
4
*
or Switching HUB
Select one
Radar Control Unit RCU-025
Trackball Control Unit RCU-026
Select one
ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024
Radar Control Unit RCU-025
Trackball Control Unit RCU-026
Select one
ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024
Radar Control Unit RCU-025
Trackball Control Unit RCU-026
3
*
Monitor Unit MU-190
MU-231
Digital In (ACK IN)
Intelligent HubHUB-3000
HUB-100
*
VDR
PSU-014 or PSU-015
POWER SUPPLY
UNIT
LAN
EC-3000
PROCESSOR
UNIT
3
Antenna Cable
Serial
100-115/220-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
Serial 1, 2
IEC 61162-2
(Gyrocompass
1
*
, AIS)
Serial 3 - 7
IEC 61162-1
2
(EPFS
*
(Navigator),
SDME (Speed Log),
Echo Sounder, Wind,
5
Alarm
*
, Navtex, etc.)
Digital Out 1 - 6
5
*
1: System Fail
2: Power Fail
3: Normal Close 1
4: Normal Close 2
5: Normal Open 1
6: Normal Open 2
*
: See the notes on page xxvi.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
FAR-3330SW/FAR-3230SW-BB
ANTENNA UNIT (w/Performance Monitor PM-52A)
SN36CF-RSB-131
Coaxial cable
100-115/220-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
(for de-icer)
100-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
440 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
Transformer
RU-1803
TRANSCEIVER
UNIT
RTR-109
Antenna Cable
PSU-014 or PSU-015
POWER SUPPLY
UNIT
LAN Serial
Sub display
Sensor Adapter
4
*
or Switching HUB
HUB-100
Select one
Radar Control Unit RCU-025
Trackball Control Unit RCU-026
Select one
ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024
Radar Control Unit RCU-025
Trackball Control Unit RCU-026
Select one
ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024
Radar Control Unit RCU-025
Trackball Control Unit RCU-026
Monitor Unit MU-231
Digital In (ACK IN)
VDR
Intelligent HubHUB-3000
100-115/220-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
Serial 1, 2
IEC 61162-2
1
*
, AIS)
2
(Navigator),
(Speed Log),
EC-3000
PROCESSOR
UNIT
(Gyrocompass
Serial 3 - 7
IEC 61162-1
(EPFS
*
SDME
Echo Sounder, Wind,
5
Alarm
*
Navtex, etc.)
Digital Out 1 - 6
3
*
1: System Fail
2: Power Fail
5
*
3: Normal Close 1
4: Normal Close 2
5: Normal Open 1
6: Normal Open 2
*
: See the notes on page xxvi.
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FAR-3230S-SSD/FAR-3330S-SSD/FAR-3230S-SSD-BB
TRANSCEIVER UNIT
RTR-111
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
ANTENNA UNIT
(w/Performance Monitor PM-52B)
SN36CF-RSB-133
Sub display
100-115/220-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
(for de-icer)
100-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
440 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
Sensor Adapter
Transformer
RU-1803
4
*
or Switching HUB
HUB-100
Select one
Radar Control Unit RCU-025
Trackball Control Unit RCU-026
Select one
ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024
Radar Control Unit RCU-025
Trackball Control Unit RCU-026
Select one
ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024
Radar Control Unit RCU-025
Trackball Control Unit RCU-026
3
*
Monitor Unit MU-190
MU-231
Digital In (ACK IN)
Intelligent HubHUB-3000
VDR
Antenna Cable
PSU-016 or PSU-018
POWER SUPPLY
UNIT
UNIT
Serial
100-115/220-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
Serial 1, 2
IEC 61162-2
(Gyrocompass
3
Serial 3 - 7
IEC 61162-1
2
(EPFS
*
(Navigator),
SDME
(Speed Log),
Echo Sounder, Wind,
5
Alarm
*
, Navtex, etc.)
Digital Out 1 - 6
1: System Fail
2: Power Fail
3: Normal Close 1
4: Normal Close 2
5: Normal Open 1
6: Normal Open 2
*
: See the notes on page xxvi.
*
5
*
1
, AIS)
LAN
EC-3000
PROCESSOR
3
*
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Category of units
Antenna units: Exposed to the weather
Other units: Protected from the weather
Notes
1. The gyrocompass must be type approved for compliance with IMO resolution A.424(XI) (and/
or resolution A.821(19) for installation on HSC). The gyrocompass must also have an update
rate that is adequate for the ship’s rate of turn. The update rate must be better than 40 Hz
(HSC) or 20 Hz (conventional vessel).
2. The EPFS must be type approved for compliance with IMO resolution MSC.96(72).
3. These monitors have been approved by the IMO, MU-190 for CAT 2C and CAT 2HC, MU-231
for CAT 1C and CAT 1HC. If a different monitor is to be used on IMO vessels, its effective
diameter must meet the applicable Category requirements:
• CAT 1C and CAT 1HC: effective diameter 320 mm or higher
• CAT 2C and CAT 2HC: effective diameter 250 mm or higher
For installation, operation and viewing distance of other monitor, see its manuals.
For BB type, a monitor unit is prepared by user.
4. The sensor adapters are Control Serial MC-3000S, Analog IN MC-3010A, Digital IN
MC-3020D and Digital OUT MC-3030D.
5. Characteristics of contact output for Alarm:
• (Load current) 250 mA
• (Polarity) Normally Open: 2 ports, Normally Close: 2 ports
• Serial I/O for alarm is also possible, which complies with IEC 61162-1.
6. Junction boxes are required for antenna cable length greater than 100 m. Max. cable length
is 400 m.
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4
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
16
17
18
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
29
30
37
1
2
28
3
36
32
15
5
33
34
35
19
31
7
6
A
1.1 Units of the System
1.1.1 Radar Control Unit RCU-025
The Radar Control Unit RCU-025 consists of various controls and a trackball module
(trackball, scrollwheel and left and right buttons). The trackball module functions like
a PC mouse. The user rolls the trackball and operates the left and right buttons and
the scrollwheel to do various functions.
Navigation tool
Display control
3
8
4
5
lert Menu control
7
12
16
20
24
6
Radar signal processing
Radar system
13
17
21
25
9
10
14
18
22
26
11
15
19
23
27
30
32
Range
Navigation tool
28
29
2
31
33
34
35
Target
1
36
When you press the correct key, a single beep sounds to alert you to correct operation. For wrong operation, several beeps sound. You can select the loudness of the
beep or deactivate the beep on the [Customize] menu.
37
No. Control Description
1 Turns the system on or off. (With a FURUNO monitor unit, the monitor is
also turned on or off with this switch.)
2 Status LED The color and state of the LED change according to system or alert status.
Green, lighting: Normal operation status; no alerts generated.
Green, flashing: The heater on the CPU board is on, because ambient
temperature is not at least 0°C. The heater takes about two minutes to
warm the equipment. The LED lights green after the heater goes off.
Red, lighting: Acknowledged alert or SYSTEM FAIL. SYSTEM FAIL occurs when there is trouble in the Processor Unit or communication failure
between the Processor Unit and a Control Unit. Each Control Unit detects
trouble and its lamp flashes in red and the buzzer sounds. If this condition
occurs at the No. 1 Control Unit, the SYSTEM FAIL signal is output.
34Rotary control,
EBL1, EBL2
Red, flashing: Unacknowledged alert or SYSTEM FAIL.
Rotary control: Adjusts the active EBL.
EBL1, EBL2: Activates or deactivates the respective EBL.
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No. Control Description
5 ALARM ACK • Acknowledges unacknowledged alert.
• Silences the audio alarm.
6 InstantAccess
knob
7 ESC Goes back one step in current operating sequence on the InstantAccess
8BRILL Rotate: Adjusts the brilliance of the display (FURUNO-supplied monitor
9 A/C RAIN Rotate: Suppresses rain clutter.
10 A/C SEA Rotate: Suppresses sea clutter.
11 GAIN Adjusts the sensitivity of the radar receiver.
12 HL OFF • Temporarily erases everything except radar echoes when pressed and
13 EBL OFFSET • Activates or deactivates the offset EBL.
14 MODE • Selects a presentation mode.
15 STBY/TX Toggles the radar between standby and TX.
16 OFF CENTER • Puts sweep origin at the cursor location.
17 CU/TM RESET • Course-up: Resets heading line to 000°.
18 INDEX LINE • Selects an index line (in the PI line box).
19 MENU Opens, closes the menu.
20 VECTOR TIME • Sets the vector time (length) for TT and AIS targets.
21 VECTOR
MODE
22 TARGET LIST • Displays AIS, TT data in the target list.
23 CANCEL Cancels the changes made on the currently selected menu.
24 TRAIL • Goes back one page in the menu.
Selects the buttons on the InstantAccess bar.
bar.
only).
Push: Selects a color palette.
Push: Toggles between manual and automatic rain clutter adjustment.
Push: Toggles between manual and automatic sea clutter adjustment.
held down.
• Enters the numeric 1.
• Selects like-numbered menu item.
• Enters the numeric 2.
• Selects like-numbered menu item.
• Enters the numeric 3.
• Selects like-numbered menu item.
• Enters the numeric 4.
• Selects like-numbered menu item.
• True motion: Moves own ship position 75% of the radius in stern direction.
• Enters the numeric 5.
• Selects like-numbered menu item.
• Long-press to activate or deactivate selected index line.
• Enters the numeric 6.
• Selects like-numbered menu item.
• Enters the numeric 7.
• Selects like-numbered menu item.
• Sets the vector mode (relative, true) for TT and AIS targets.
• Enters the numeric 8.
• Selects like-numbered menu item.
• Enters the numeric 9.
• Selects like-numbered menu item.
• Moves cursor leftward in text box.
• Turns the echo trail display on or off.
• Long-press to reset all trails.
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No. Control Description
25 PANEL • Adjusts the backlighting of the keys.
• Enters the numeric 0.
• Selects like-numbered menu item.
26 MARK • Goes forward one page in the menu.
• Moves cursor rightward in text box.
• Inputs selected mark on the radar screen, at the position selected.
27 ENTER Confirms selection on menu.
2829Rotary control,
VRM1, VRM2
30 UNDO Undoes edit or text input when creating a radar map, route, user chart.
31 VIEW/HIDE Radar mode, chart radar mode: Shows or hides the AZ box, Drop mark
32 RANGE Selects radar range (radar and chart radar modes), chart scale (chart
33 ACQ/ACT • TT: Acquires cursor-selected target, for target tracking.
34 TARGET DATA Displays the detailed data for selected TT, AIS target, in the TT/AIS infor-
35 TARGET
CANCEL
36 Trackball
module
37 USB port For connection of USB flash memory (FAT16 or FAT32 format). Do not con-
Rotary control: Adjusts the diameter of the active VRM.
VRM1, VRM2: Activates or deactivates the respective VRM.
boxes, Mark box, PI line box, Trial box.
Chart mode: Shows or hides the EBLs, InstantAccess bar, [Overlay/NAV
Tools] box, [Route information] box, VRMs.
mode).
• AIS: Activates cursor-selected sleeping AIS target.
mation box.
• TT: Stops tracking cursor-selected tracked target.
• AIS: Sleeps cursor-selected activated AIS target.
• Long-press to erase all displayed TT target data.
The trackball module is the same as that used in the Trackball Control Unit
RCU-026. See the description in the next section.
nect a USB HDD or PC keyboard. The DVD drive (Maker: TEAC, Type: PUDRV10) is for chart updates.
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1
3
6
7
4
5
2
1.1.2 Trackball Control Unit RCU-026
The Trackball Control Unit RCU-026 has a power switch, a trackball module (trackball,
scrollwheel and left and right mouse buttons), a status LED, and a USB port. The
trackball module functions like a PC mouse; the user rolls the trackball and operates
the left and right buttons and the scrollwheel to do various functions.
1
2
6
3
4
7
5
No. Control Description
1 Power switch Turns the system on or off. (With a FURUNO monitor unit, the monitor is also
turned on or off with this switch.)
2 Status LED The color and state of the LED change according to system or alert status.
See the Status LED description on page 1-1.
3 Left button • Does the operation related to the object selected.
4 Scrollwheel • Selects menu options.
5 Right button • Displays context-sensitive menu when the cursor is put in the display
6 Trackball • Moves the cursor.
7 USB port For connection of USB flash memory (FAT16 or FAT32 format). Do not con-
• Confirms the operation done for the object selected.
• Selects chart scale.
• Sets numeric data.
(The scrollwheel does not have a "push" function.)
area.
• Cancels operation done on the object selected.
• Selects an object.
nect a USB HDD or PC keyboard.
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1.1.3 Processor Unit EC-3000
The Processor Unit is the heart of the chart system, and is mainly responsible for the
chart management, route planning and route navigation.
The Processor Unit has two power switches. The Mains switch controls the power
from the switchboard, and the Power switch controls the power to the chart radar system.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
DVD
drive
Mains switch
Note 1: Do not operate the chart radar with a DVD or CD inserted in the DVD drive,
to prevent damage to the drive and media. Remove media from the drive after usage.
Insert media only to update charts. After completion of an update, remove the media
from its drive and store it in its case. Store media out of direct sunlight, in a place
where temperature and humidity are moderate and stable.
Note 2: To keep the system stable, restart the unit at least once every two weeks.
Note 3: Close the lid of the DVD drive when the drive is not in use.
Power switch
1.2 How to Turn the System On/Off
Normally, leave the power switches at the front of the Processor Unit on and control
the power with the power switch on a Control Unit (RCU-025, RCU-026). The monitor
unit is powered independently.
How to power the system
Push the mains switch on the Processor Unit for the "I" position. Turn on the power
switch on the Processor Unit or a Control Unit. The start-up display appears on the
monitor.
After the power is applied, the program starts up and about one minute later the bearing scale appears. The radar then goes into three minutes of warm-up time to warm
the magnetron, which transmits radar pulses. The timer at the center of the screen
counts the time remaining for warm-up. When the timer shows 0:00, the indication
"ST-BY" appears at the screen center. The radar is now ready to transmit radar pulses. In the stand-by condition, no radar pulses are transmitted and TT nor AIS is active.
The settings on the menus are stored in a non-volatile memory (hard disk) and are
preserved when the power is turned off.
Note 1: The solid state radar does not have a magnetron, therefore it has no warming
period.
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Note 2: If the ambient temperature is less than 0°C (32°F) when the power is applied,
nothing appears on the display and the Status LED on the Control Unit flashes. This
is because the heater is warming the unit. The display appears in approx. two minutes.
How to power off the system
Press the power switch on the Processor Unit or a Control Unit. Push the Mains switch
for the "O" position.
Note: Provided that the radar was once in use with the transmitter tube (magnetron)
still warm, you can put the radar in transmit state 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.
1.3 How to Select a Color Palette
This radar provides three sets of color and brilliance sets (palette), day, dusk and
night, to match any ambient lighting condition. The default specifications of each palette are as shown in the table below. The panel dimmer setting is automatically
changed, and the number of steps depends on the color palette selected.
Palette
Day-gray 86 88 15 White Gray
Day-blue 86 88 15 White Blue
Dusk-gray 77 79 7 Light gray Dark gray
Dusk-blue 77 79 7 Light gray Dark blue
Night-gray 53 53 3 Orange Dark gray
Night-blue 53 53 3 Light gray Dark blue
Brilliance
MU-190 MU-231
Panel dimmer
(step)
Text
color
Background
color
To select a palette, do the following:
1. Click the [Palette] button.
[Palette]
button
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2. Click [Day], [Dusk] or [Night] as appropriate. For example, select [Day] to show its
options.
3. Click the palette (gray, blue) desired.
Note: A palette can also be selected by pushing the BRILL control on the Control Unit.
1.4 How to Adjust the Display Brilliance (FURUNO monitor)
The brilliance setting is defined according to the color palette setting (see section 1.3).
However, manual adjustment of the brilliance is also possible.
Note 1: The brilliance of the FURUNO monitor can only be adjusted from the Control
Unit. Use a serial cable for brilliance adjustment to make the connection between the
Processor Unit and the Control Unit.
Note 2: Improper brilliance may affect the visibility of information, especially on the
night display.
How to adjust the brilliance manually with the BRILL control
Operate the BRILL control to adjust brilliance. Turn it clockwise to increase the brilliance; counterclockwise to decrease the brilliance. Watch the brilliance level indication on the [BRILL] button (see the illustration below) to see the current brilliance level.
How to adjust the brilliance manually with the InstantAccess knob
1. Push the InstantAccess knob.
2. Rotate the knob to select the [BRILL] button then push the knob to show the bril-
liance adjustment window.
Current brilliance level
[BRILL]
button
3. Push the knob, rotate the knob to set the brilliance then push the knob to confirm
the setting. The calibration state indication changes to "UNCALIB".
4. To restore the default setting, rotate the knob to select the [CALIB] button then
push the knob. The calibration state indication changes to "CALIB".
86
Calibration state
CALIB: Default setting
UNCALIB: Manual setting
[CALIB]
button
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How to adjust the brilliance manually using the trackball module
1. Click the [BRILL] button on the InstantAccess bar to show the brilliance adjustment window.
2. For coarse adjustment, put the cursor on a location within the slider bar area
then push the left button. For fine adjustment, put the cursor on the end of the
slider bar and roll the trackball while holding down the left button.
3. Release the left button to confirm setting. The calibration state indication changes
to "UNCALIB".
4. To restore the default setting, click the [CALIB] button. The calibration state indication changes to "CALIB".
1.5 Operating Modes
This chart radar has the following operating modes:
• [RADAR]: - The radar mode provides the traditional radar display.
- The chart radar mode overlays the electronic chart on the radar image.
• [CHART for RADAR]: The chart mode shows the electronic charts.
1.5.1 How to select an operating mode
Click the [Operating Mode] button to select desired mode from the pull-down list. Select [RADAR] for the radar or chart radar mode or [CHART for RADAR] for the chart
mode.
[Operating Mode]
button
RADAR
RADAR
CHART
for RADAR
1.5.2 Limitations when using the chart radar mode
The presentation mode for the chart radar mode can be course-up RM, north-up RM,
or north-up TM. The presentation mode is automatically switched to north-up RM if the
mode is head-up at the time the chart radar mode is selected.
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1.6 Display Screens
18
14
13
8
9
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
All display screens have operational buttons, boxes and indications, and display markers. Click a button or indication to execute the related operation. Context-sensitive
menus are available with several boxes and objects. Right-click the appropriate box
or object to show the related context-sensitive menu.
Monitor viewing distance
The optimal viewing distance for the FURUNO-supplied monitors is 1020 mm.
1.6.1 Radar display
The illustration below shows the markers, data, etc. as they appear on the FURUNO
19-inch monitor unit. The layout for the 23-inch monitor unit is partially different - the
button appears on the bottom of the InstantAccess bar.
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18
Indication
area
1
6
*
2121
20
1919
ACE
OFF
35
1717
2626
22
33
3232
2525
31
29
2323
28
27
3030
24
1010
NAV data
-30 -20 -10 min m
N
W
S
Route 1 Route 2
0
Depth :
10
20
Water
30
TEMP :
40
50
REL :
Wind : 12.1 m/s
E
Current :
22.5 m
10.5°C
006.3°R
121.3°R
1.7 kn
2
3
4
16
1515
11
34
5
1212
6
7
14
13
*: For solid state radar,
TX CH
1
TX CH
2
9
No. Name Description
1 Status bar • Selects an antenna.
• Selects the operating mode.
• Adjusts the radar picture.
• Displays radar operational messages. See section 1.7.
8
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No. Name Description
2 Sensor information,
datum box
3 Menu Drop-down menu with various radar and chart functions.
4 Information box Provides various navigation data and route information.
5 TT/AIS setting box Sets the parameters for TT and AIS targets.
6 Trail box Sets the parameters for the target trails.
7 Alert box Shows alert messages by alert name and alert number.
8 Acquisition zone box Sets an acquisition zone for TT, AIS.
9 VRM boxes Shows the range and TTG to the VRM1, VRM2.
10 Target list button Displays the TT and AIS target list.
11 Trial maneuver box Sets the parameters for the trial maneuver.
12 Drop mark 2 box Shows the bearing and range to the drop mark 2.
13 EBL boxes Shows the bearing to the EBL1, EBL2.
14 Mark box Selects the mark to inscribe on the radar display.
15 Drop mark1 box Shows the bearing and range to the drop mark 1.
16 PI line box • Adjusts the direction and width of the parallel index lines.
17 Watch box Counts down the time remaining until the buzzer sounds to alert the
18 InstantAccess bar Quick access to often-used radar, chart radar and chart functions. For
19 Tuning bar Shows tuning status. (No function with solid state radar.)
20 Range/Presentation
mode box
21 REF point box Selects the reference point (antenna or CCRP) for measurements
22 Heading line Indicates ship's heading.
23 Bearing scale The bearing scale provides an estimate of the bearing to a target.
24 Cursor position box This box shows
25 EBL1
26 EBL2
27 VRM1
28 VRM2
29 Drop mark 1
30 Drop mark 2
31 Antenna marker A cross marks antenna position.
32 Own ship marker An inverted “T” marks your ship’s position.
33 Stern marker Marks location of stern.
34 North marker Marks North.
35 Range rings Provide an estimate of the range to a target.
Shows your ship's heading, heading source, ship's speed, water
tracking speed, speed source, course over ground, speed over
ground, course and speed source, ship's position, position source,
chart datum.
Note: Position source shall meet the requirements of IMO
MSC.112(73).
• Unacknowledged or regenerated alerts flash in red (alarm) or yellow-orange (warning).
• Acknowledged alerts are shown in normal video.
• Activates or deactivates the parallel index lines.
operator to view the radar picture.
radar and chart radar functions, see section 1.8. For chart functions,
see paragraph 6.1.3.
• Selects the radar range.
• Selects the presentation mode.
(range, bearing, etc.) and markers (position, etc.)
• Latitude and longitude of the cursor position.
• Range and bearing to the cursor position.
• TTG to the cursor position.
Measures the bearing to a target.
Measures the range to a target.
Finds the range and bearing to drop mark position.
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How to minimize, maximize the boxes at the bottom of the screen
The boxes at the bottom of the screen that contain an arrow can be minimized. Click
the arrow to minimize the box. To restore maximum size, click the minimized box.
Click arrow
to minimize.
Note: The respective VRM or EBL is erased from the screen when the corresponding
VRM or EBL box is minimized.
1.6.2 Chart radar display
The chart radar display overlays an electronic chart on the radar picture. To switch between the radar and chart radar displays, click the [Chart ON/OFF] button on the InstantAccess bar.
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Click here to
maximize.
Example: Mark box
Click to hide,
show chart.
ACE
OFF
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1.6.3 Chart display
The chart display shows only the electronic chart. Click the [Operating Mode] button
to select [CHART for RADAR] to activate this display. See chapter 6 for a description
of the chart display.
Select [CHART for RADAR].
CHART
for RADAR
0.5NM 4min
AUTO ACT FILT
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1.7 Status Bar
The Status bar is displayed at the top of screen in all modes. This bar provides, in the
radar and chart radar modes, buttons for selection of the mode, antenna and chart database, and adjustment of the radar picture.
For a description of the Status bar used in the chart mode, see paragraph 6.1.2.
1.7.1 Status bar for radar, chart radar mode
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2
1
No. Button name Description
1 Operating Mode Selects a mode: RADAR or CHART for RADAR.
2 STBY TX Toggles the radar between stand-by and transmit.
3 Antenna Selects an antenna.
4Customize
Echo
5 Chart database Selects the IMO chart database (base, primary, standard or all). Available
6 RAIN* Reduces rain clutter.
7 SEA* Reduces sea clutter.
8 GAIN Adjusts the gain of the radar receiver.
9 Settings Manages user profiles; opens the Settings menu.
10 Date • Displays the date.
11 Time Displays the time, local or UTC.
12 Working
3
Indicator
4
5
Presets the radar controls for specific navigation purpose; for example,
congested waters.
in the chart radar mode.
• Selects the time to use, local or UTC.
• Sets the time difference between local and UTC (to use local time).
Rotates clockwise if the system is working properly.
Picture freeze
If the picture freezes, the picture is not updated. After the picture freezes,
the buzzer sounds and the Status LED blinks in red. Reset the power to restore normal operation.
6
7
8
9
10
12
11
*: The indication is grayed out when the Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) function
is [ON].
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1.7.2 How to operate the buttons, slider bars on the Status bar
The Status bar has three types of controls: toggle button, drop-down list button and
slider bar. You operate the buttons and bars with the trackball module.
Control type Example of control
Toggle button
A toggle button alternately selects one of two
functions assigned to a button. For example, the
[STBY TX] button toggles the radar between
stand-by and TX. The background color of the
[STBY TX] button momentarily changes to lightblue when switching from stand-by to TX.
Drop-down list button
A drop-down list button provides a list from which
to select an option related to the label on the button. A drop-down list button is identified by a triangle on the button’s bottom-right corner. The
[Chart database] button, shown in the right figure,
is an example of a drop-down list button.
Click button to show
drop-down list.
STBY
TX
Slider bar
The slider bars provide for adjustment of the radar picture. [RAIN], [SEA] and [GAIN] are slider
bar buttons. To adjust the bar coarsely, put the
cursor at any location within the slider bar area
then push the left button. For fine adjustment, put
the cursor at the end of the slider bar and roll the
trackball while holding down the left button. Release the button to finish.
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1.8 InstantAccess Bar
The InstantAccess bar runs vertically along the
left edge of the screen and is displayed always.
This bar provides, in the radar and chart radar
modes, buttons for adjustment of the radar picture
and chart, AIS operations, display brilliance control (FURUNO monitor only), MOB, screenshot,
etc.
For a description of the InstantAccess bar used in
the chart mode, see paragraph 6.1.3.
*1: For solid state radar, [TX CH] icon is displayed
instead of [TUNE].
*2: This button is not displayed on the FURUNO
19-inch monitor unit.
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PULSE
1
2
3
4
5
6
M3
1
*
TUNE
MAN
IR
OFF
ES
OFF
EAV
OFF
ACE
OFF
PULSE
M3
TUNE
MAN
IR
OFF
ES
OFF
EAV
OFF
ACE
OFF
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
HL
OFF
CU/TM
reset
MAP
ON
Chart
OFF
Chart
Disp
OWN
AIS
AIS
Day
88
11
HL
OFF
CU/TM
reset
MAP
OFF
Chart
ON
Chart
Disp
OWN
AIS
AIS
Day
88
16
17
18
MOB
Radar
2
*
mode,
map
ON
MOB
Radar
mode,
chart
ON
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No. Button name Description
1 PULSE Selects the radar pulse length.
2 TUNE Selects the radar receiver tuning method, automatic or manual,
and manually tunes the radar receiver.
TX CH Selects the transmit frequency from [TX CH 1] or [TX CH 2].
3 IR Activates or deactivates the interference rejector.
4 ES Activates or deactivates the echo stretch.
5 EAV Activates or deactivates the echo averaging when Automatic Clut-
ter Elimination (ACE) function is off.
6 ACE Activates or deactivates the Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE)
function.
Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) automatically sets the gain,
rain and sea clutter controls according to the sea and rain clutter
states.
7 HL OFF Temporarily erases everything but radar echoes.
8 CU/TM reset • Puts the ship’s heading at the top of the screen in course-up
mode the moment this button is pressed.
• Resets the ship's position to a point of 75% radius opposite to
the extension of the heading line passing through the display
center in true motion modes.
9 MAP ON/OFF Shows or hides the radar map marks on the radar display, in the
radar mode.
10 CHART ON/OFF Shows or hides the electronic chart.
11 Chart Disp Shows or hides various chart objects. Shown in the chart radar
mode. See paragraph 2.41.2.
12 OWN AIS Shows the [VOYAGE DATA] menu, to set your ship’s AIS data.
13 AIS message Displays screen for “received AIS messages”.
14 Palette Selects a color palette.
15 BRILL Adjusts the brilliance of a FURUNO monitor.
16 MOB Enters a MOB mark at the current position.
17 Capture Takes a screenshot.
18 UNDO Restores previous condition in radar map and text input.
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1.8.1 How to operate the buttons, slider bars on the InstantAccess bar
The InstantAccess bar has three types of controls: toggle button, drop-down list button
and slider bar. (The MOB and Capture buttons are special buttons.) You operate the
buttons and bars with the trackball module or the InstantAccess knob. This section
shows you how to use the InstantAccess knob.
Toggle button Drop-down list button Slider bar
A drop-down list button provides a list
from which to select an option related
to the label on the button. A dropdown list button is identified by a triangle on the button’s bottom-right
corner.
[Palette]
button
Palette list
1. Push the InstantAccess knob to enable its use with the InstantAccess bar.
2. Rotate the InstantAccess knob to select a button. The background color of the
button selected is light-blue.
3. Do one of the following depending on button type.
1) Toggle button: Push the knob to select setting.
2) Drop-down list button or slider bar: Push the knob then rotate the knob to
select an item or adjust the slider bar. Push the knob to confirm your selection.
Note: You can use the ESC key to go back one step in the current operating
sequence.
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1.9 Sensor Information, Datum Box
Sensor information, datum box displays the
sensor data and the name of the datum in
use. The sensor indications and names are
colored according to sensor state. See the table below.
• HDG: Heading and its source.
• SPD: Longitudinal speed and its source.
The direction of transverse speed is indicated with arrows, , Starboard, , Port.
• COG: Course over ground and its source.
• SOG: Speed over ground and its source.
• POSN: Latitude and longitude position of
own ship and its source.
• Datum: Chart datum (WGS84, WGS72,
etc.) in use. No datum appears when there
is no datum sentence.
Color of nav data indications and sensor name
Note: The position source shall meet
the requirements of IMO MSC.112(73).
The color of the nav data indications and sensor names changes according to the
state of the sensor data. The table shown below provides basic indication and color
meanings. For detailed information, see Appendix 3. When no sensor data is received,
the sensor source indication is blank and the related indication shows asterisks.
Nav data indication
Color of nav
data indication
Color of
sensor name
State
Green White Sensor is normal.
Yellow White Validity of data is low or
offset is applied.
Yellow-orange Yellow-orange Data is invalid.
12.5
kn
GPS1
0.3kn
GPS1
286.0°T
13.1
30°00.0000'N
020°00.0000'E
GPS1
kn
Green, data
shown with as-
No display Data is not being re-
ceived.
terisks (***.*)
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Yellow Yellow Data is input manually
(manual heading, gyro
correction, manual
speed, dead reckoning).
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1.10 Menu Overview
The menu consists of eight main menus and several sub menus. You can operate the
menu with the Radar Control Unit or trackball module. The system closes open menus
whenever there is no menu operation for 30 seconds.
1.10.1 Basic menu operation
1. Open the main menu.
Control Unit: Press the MENU key.
Trackball module: Click the menu title bar at the right side of the display.
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Menu title bar
2. Select a menu.
Control Unit: Press the corresponding numeric key. For example, press the 3 key
to show the [NAV TOOL] menu.
Trackball module: Click the menu desired. The current selection is highlighted in
blue.
Click [3 NAV TOOL]
or press the 3 key.
3. Select a menu item.
Control Unit: Press the corresponding numeric key.
Trackball module: Click the menu item desired. The current selection is highlight-
ed in blue.
4. Select a menu option.
Control Unit: Press the corresponding numeric key. The current selection is highlighted in orange.
Trackball module: Spin the scrollwheel. The current selection is highlighted in orange.
5. Confirm your selection.
Control Unit: Press the ENTER key.
Trackball module: Push the left button.
Note: Hereafter, "select" in a menu operating procedure means to press the applica-
ble numeric key on the Control Unit or push the left button on the trackball module.
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Keys, buttons to use in menus
Control Unit
MENU key: Open main menu, or close menu.
CANCEL key: Go back one layer in menu, or close menu when main menu is dis-
played.
←key: Return to main menu, in no. 2 layer or higher.
Trackball module
Right button: Go back one layer, or close menu when main menu is displayed.
Left button: (1) Click menu title bar to go back one layer, or close menu when main
menu is displayed, (2) Click the left arrow on the menu title bar to return to the main
menu, in no.2 layer or higher.
1.10.2 Menu history feature
This chart radar remembers the 10 last-used menus to help you go to recently used
menus quickly. The memorized menus are cleared when the power is turned off. Installation- and service-related menus and menus where no operation occurred are not
memorized. Menus accessed multiple times are counted as one menu.
Click the memory history buttons on the menu title bar to navigate through the lastused menus.
Menu history buttons
History back
button
History forward
button
For example, the last two used menus are [NAV TOOL] and [AIS].
Click
Click
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Memorized menu no. 1
Memorized menu no. 2
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1.10.3 How to enter numeric data
Select the numeric data, then do one of the following:
Control Unit: Use the ten keys to enter data.
Trackball module: Spin the scrollwheel to set data then push the left button.
1.10.4 How to enter alphanumeric character data
Some operations display a software keyboard to enter alphanumeric character data.
Click to switch between
letters and symbols.
To enter characters, click applicable characters on the software keyboard. You can
switch between letter input and symbol input by clicking the key circled in the illustration above.
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1.11 Context-Sensitive Menus in the Radar Mode
Context-sensitive menus are available with many of the boxes and buttons surrounding the display area and objects within the display area. Right-click the boxes and buttons marked with numerals in the illustration below to show the related contextsensitive menus. If a menu is not operated within 30 seconds, it is automatically
closed.
For context-sensitive menus in the chart mode, see the chapter on chart overview.
1.11.1 Context-sensitive menus available with buttons and boxes
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38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
40
3229
41
30
29
°
42
28
240.8
1
2
3
Context-sensitive menus
on the radar echoes
(see paragraph 1.11.2)
4
5
6
8
23
25
°
0.088
2627
24
13
15
17
11
9
18
7
10
12
14
16
20
21
2019
22
No. Box name Menu No. Box name Menu
1 Adjust Local Time Adjust Local Time 2 Cursor Position Range-Bearing Po-
sition, X-Y Position,
Cursor Menu
3 Sensor Informa-
tion, Datum Box
5 Association Association OFF/
7 AIS DISP OFF / FILT /
Select Sensor, OS
Info Menu
TT/AIS, Association
Menu
ALL, AIS Menu,
4 AIS Info Expanded AIS Data,
AIS Message
6 TT OFF / MAN / AUTO /
MAN/AUTO,TT
Menu, Symbol Menu
8 Vector OS Vector Menu,
Target Vector Menu
Symbol Menu
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No. Box name Menu No. Box name Menu
9 Vector Time Vector Time (30 s -
60 min), OS Vector
Menu, Target Vector
Menu
11 CPA Range CPA Range
(0.5 - 20 NM)
13 AIS CPA Auto Activate Menu 14 Auto Activate OFF, AUTO ACT
15 Lost TGT TT Lost Filter Menu,
AIS Lost Filter Menu
17 Past POSN Past POSN Menu 18 Past POSN time Past POSN Time
19 Trail Trail All Clear, Trail
Menu
21 Trail/Past POSN
Reference
23 Trial Trial Mode, Trial
25 Drop Mark 2 Drop2 Off 26 VRM 2 VRM2 Off,
27 VRM 1 VRM1 Off,
29 EBL 1 EBL1 Off,
31 Mark Mark Color (B-type
33 Watch Watch Time
35 Chart ON/OFF Chart Display Menu 36 MAP ON/OFF Radar Map Menu,
37 ACE Automatic Clutter
39 PULSE Pulse Menu 40 RANGE Range Scales
41 Antenna Selection Dual Radar,
True-G(S), REL,
Past POSN Menu,
Trail Menu
Maneuver Menu
EBL•VRM Menu
EBL•VRM Menu
only), Mark Position,
MAP File, Edit Map
Comment,
Map•Mark Menu
(OFF, 6 - 20 min)
Elimination (ACE)
Menu
ANT Select Menu
10 Vector Reference True-G(S), REL, OS
Vector Menu, Target
Vector Menu
12 CPA time CPA Time
(1 - 60 min)
FILT, AUTO ACT
ALL, Auto Activate
Menu
16 Lost TGT Filter OFF, FILT, ALL, TT
Lost Filter Menu,
AIS Lost Filter Menu
(OFF, 30 s - 6 min),
Past POSN Menu
20 Trail Time Trail Time (OFF, 15
s - 30 min, CONT),
Trail Menu
22 Alert List Alert List/Log Win-
dow
24 AZ Acquisition Zone
Menu
EBL•VRM Menu
28 EBL 2 EBL2 Off,
EBL•VRM Menu
30 Drop Mark 1 Drop1 Off
32 PI Line Number of PI Line,
Reset PI Line,
PI Menu
34 Brill Menu Brill Menu
Route Menu, Event
Menu, User Chart
Menu
38* TUNE Tune Initialize
(0.125 - 96.0 NM)
42 Customize Echo Customize Echo
Menu
*: For solid state radar, this menu is not displayed.
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1.11.2 Context-sensitive menus in the display area in the radar and chart radar modes
Right-click anywhere in the display area in the radar and chart radar modes to show
the context-sensitive menu.
[Target Data/ACQ/ACT]: For cursor-selected TT or
AIS target, display target data, acquire target for TT,
or activate sleeping AIS target.
[Target Cancel]: Cancel tracking on selected tracked
target (erase target), sleep activated AIS target.
[Off Center]: Off center the display.
[EBL Offset]: Offset EBL1, EBL2 (to measure range
and bearing between two targets).
[Zoom Set]: Select zoom area.
[Area Select]: Specify the area where to delete, copy
marks.
[Mark Delete]: Delete cursor-selected mark. Grayed
out when radar map is off.
[Mark Copy]: Copy cursor-selected mark. Grayed out
when radar map is off.
[Own Ship Offset]: Apply an offset to own ship
position.
[REF Mark]: Make cursor-selected target a reference
Radar mode, map ON
target (for use in TT). Grayed out unless TT is active.
[Cursor Size]: Select cursor size, large or small.
[Notes Detail]: Show details about cursor-selected
Notes.
[MOB Delete]: Delete selected MOB mark.
Radar mode, map OFF or chart ON
Radar mode, map ON, area selected
Area selected
This context-sensitive menu is available when an
area is created to cancel tracking on specific targets,
or delete or copy marks.
[Area Target Cancel]: Cancel tracking on targets
within the area selected.
[Area Mark Delete]: Delete all marks within the area
selected.
[Area Mark Copy]: Copy all marks within the area selected.
[Area Cancel]: Cancel the area created.
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1.12 Cursor Position
Cursor data appears in the cursor position box at the top-right position on the display.
The appearance of the box is slightly different between the 23-inch and 19-inch displays, although the content is the same.
For the cursor position box that appears in the chart mode, see section 6.6.
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Cursor position
(lat/lon)
Bearing and
range to cursor
position
x and y
coordinates of
cursor position
Time to go to
cursor position
Click indication to switch
between bearing and range
and x and y coordinates.
The indication below the cursor position can show the range and bearing to the cursor
or x-y coordinates of the cursor position. Click that indication and select [Range-Bearing Position] or [X-Y Position] as appropriate. For the x-y coordinate display, the y-axis
is the heading line, right/top is "plus" and left/lower is "minus".
Note 1: The cursor bearing can be selected to true or relative with [1 CURSOR BEARING] in the [CURSOR] menu. Right-click the indication and select [Cursor Menu] to
open the [CURSOR] menu.
Note 2: The cursor position is shown as "---.-" when the cursor is not within the effective display area.
1.13 How to Select Sensor Settings
This radar system accepts navigation data input two ways: System or Local. System
shares sensor data among multiple radars in a network. Sensor priority is also commonly shared among the radars. Local selects a sensor outside the network.
1. Right-click anywhere in the Sensor information, datum box to show the contextsensitive menu.
2. Click [Select Sensor].
System
Local
[Setting]
Select Sensor
[OS Info Menu]
3. Click [System] or [Local].
Note: The sensor system can also be selected in the chart mode through this procedure and through the menu. Open the menu then select [7 OWN SHIP INFO]
followed by [1 SENSOR].
System
Local
[Setting]
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1.14 How to Enter Ship Speed
The TT and azimuth stabilized presentation modes require own ship speed input and
compass signal. The speed can be entered automatically from a speed log (STW,
SOG) or GPS (SOG), or manually on the menu. Note that the FURUNO GPS Navigator GP-150 provides COG and SOG.
1. Right-click anywhere in the Sensor information, datum box to show the contextsensitive menu.
2. Click [Select Sensor] then click [Setting].
System
Local
[Setting]
Select Sensor
[OS Info Menu]
System
Local
[Setting]
3. Use the arrow buttons to select the [SPD] page.
Stablilization
mode
Sensor type
selection
Check for automatic
speed input
Speed
sensor
list
Check for manual
speed input
Arrow buttons
1-26
Select to use radar
as source for speed
and course
Set speed and course of drift
4. For automatic input, follow the procedure below. For manual input, go to
step 5.
1) Check [Sensors].
2) Set the priority for the speed sensors in case of Local sensor. Click the triangle
on any line then select the sensor to set as the primary source of speed. All
other sensors are then set as secondary source. Only one sensor can be primary while the others can be secondary. If a speed sensor is changed from
secondary to primary state and another speed sensor was selected as prima-
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ry, then that sensor previously selected to primary state is then automatically
selected to secondary state.
3) Select [Bottom] or [Water] at [Stabilization Mode] to set the stabilization method. Select [Bottom] for GPS or [Water] for a speed log.
4) Check [GPS] or [LOG] at [Sensor Type] to select the source of speed data.
5) Go to step 6.
5. For manual input, set the stabilization mode for [Water] and check [Manual].
Click the manual box to show the up and down arrows. Click the arrows to set
speed.
Note: For [Set Drift], see page 16-3.
6. Click the [OK] button to save the settings then click the [MENU] bar to close the
menu.
Notes on speed input
• IMO Resolution A.823(19) for TT requires that a speed log to be interfaced with a
TT should be capable of providing through-the-water speed (forward speed).
• A single-axis water log cannot measure speed when the wind is coming from the
leeway direction.
• When AIS is active, [Manual], [Reference SPD] and [Set Drift] are shown in gray to
indicate that they are not available for selection.
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1.15 How to Enter Heading
Select manual or automatic heading input as follows:
1. Right-click anywhere in the Sensor information, datum box to show the contextsensitive menu.
2. Click [Select Sensor] then click [Setting].
3. Use the arrow buttons to select the [HDG] page.
Check for automatic heading input
Heading sensor list
Analog gyro heading
Arrow buttons
GY001
GY002
Manual heading input (not shown on IMO type)
[Gyro Correction] is not shown
●
when [SYSTEM] is selected in the
[OWN SHIP INFO] - [SENSOR] menu.
[Gyro Correction] is grayed out
●
when manual heading is in use.
4. For automatic input, follow the procedure below. For manual input, go to
step 5.
1) Check [Sensors].
2) Set the priority for the heading sensors. Click the triangle on any line then se-
lect the sensor to set as the primary source of heading. All other sensors are
then set as secondary source. Only one sensor can be primary while the others can be secondary. If a heading sensor is changed from secondary to primary state and another heading sensor was selected as primary, then that
sensor previously selected to primary state is then automatically selected to
secondary state.
Gyro Correction
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3) Go to step 6.
5. For manual input, check the [Manual] box. Click the heading input box to show
the up and down arrows. Click the arrows to set heading.
6. Click the [OK] button to save the settings then click the [MENU] bar to close the
menu.
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1.16 How to Mark MOB Position
Use the MOB (man overboard) feature to mark the position of man overboard on the
display screen. Click the [MOB] button (in any mode) on the InstantAccess bar.
[MOB]
button
The MOB mark instantly appears at the geographical position of your ship when the
button is clicked.
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Up to 100 MOB marks can be saved. When the capacity for MOB marks is reached,
the oldest mark is automatically erased to make room for the latest.
To delete an MOB mark, right-click the mark to show the context-sensitive menu then
select [MOB Delete].
Exercise caution when using this feature in strong tide or current. The person will not
be at the MOB position for a very long time.
1.17 How to Offset Position
The position shown in the Sensor information, datum box (section 1.9) may be different from the actual position. This error affects the positioning accuracy of radar echoes, radar map and TT and AIS symbols. If there is a difference, apply an offset to
position as shown below to compensate for the error.
1. Right-click the display area to show the
context-sensitive menu.
2. Select [Own Ship Offset] and push the
left button. The color of the cursor becomes blue.
Offset value
(range, bearing)
3. Roll the trackball until the cursor is at the "correct position".
4. Push the left button to confirm.
To cancel the offset, show the context-sensitive menu then select [Reset Own Ship
Offset]. The indication [Offset] and the offset values are then erased from the display.
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1.18 How to Select Time Format, Set Local Time
The GPS navigator feeds time and date data to the chart radar and they appear on the
Status bar. Neither the time nor the date can be adjusted, however you can select between UTC time (default) and local time. You can switch between the local time and
the UTC time by left-clicking the Current time format indication.
Current time format
Left click: Switch between local
and UTC times
Right click: Adjust local time
To use the local time, enter the time difference between the local time and the UTC
time as shown below.
1. Right-click the Current time format indication to show the context-sensitive menu
then click [Adjust Local Time] to display the [Local Time Adjust] dialog box.
+
2. Enter the time difference between the local time and the UTC time, in hours and
minutes. Use the button on the left to select the time offset direction. Select "+" if
the local time is ahead of the UTC time, or "-" if it is behind the UTC time.
00
Time
1.19 How to Take a Screenshot of the Display
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Click the [Capture] button on the InstantAccess bar to take a screenshot and save it
to the SSD (Solid State Drive). You can save a maximum of 100 screenshots. When
the capacity for screenshots is reached, the oldest screenshot is automatically deleted
to make room for the latest. You cannot take a screenshot when a menu or a dialog
box is opened.
[Capture]
button
Screenshots can be copied to a USB flash memory. For how to process screenshots,
see section 22.10.
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1.20 The Settings Menu
The [Settings] button gives you access to the user profiles and the [Settings] menu.
The [Settings] menu has facilities for screenshot management, file management, diagnostic tests and customizing. See chapter 22.
[Settings]
button
1.21 User Profiles for Radar, Chart Radar
The [Settings] button lets you store ten sets of custom settings and color settings (echoes, TT and AIS symbols and echo trails). This allows individual users to quickly set
the system according to their preferences.
1.21.1 How to create a profile
1. Set the settings (echoes, TT and AIS symbols, echo trail, etc.) as desired.
2. Click [ ] on the Status bar then click [Manage
Profile].
3. Select a profile number from the “Profile” dropdown list.
Note: Profiles 06-10 are disabled in the default setting. To enable a disabled profile, select the profile
to enable from the “Profile” drop-down list then uncheck [Disable this profile].
4. Click [Save Current Settings].
1.21.2 How to disable a profile
Select the profile to disable from the “Profile” drop-down list then check [Disable this
profile]. Profile 01 cannot be disabled.
1.21.3 How to activate a profile
1. Click [ ] on the Status bar.
2. Click the profile number to activate. The confirmation message "Attention: Settings will be
changed to Profile XX. Do you wish to continue?" appears.
Profiles
(enabled)
3. Click [Yes].
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1.21.4 How to restore a profile to the default settings
1. Click [ ] on the Status bar then click [Manage Profile].
2. Select a profile number from the “Profile” drop-down list.
3. Click [Restore Default Settings]. The confirmation message "Attention: This profile
will be restored to the default. Do you wish to continue?" appears.
4. Click [Yes].
Note: This setting for the default is available when selecting a profile to activate next
time (see paragraph 1.21.3).
1.21.5 How to change the settings on the current display to the recommended settings
1. Click [ ] on the Status bar.
2. Click [Default Settings]. The confirmation message "Attention: Settings will be
changed to the default. Do you wish to continue?" appears.
3. Click [Yes]. The settings on the following table are changed to the recommended
settings.
Note: This function is not available when using the interswitch function (see
section 2.29).
Items Settings
RAIN, SEA AUTO
GAIN, EAV No change
Automatic Clutter Elimina-
tion (ACE)
TUNE (other than solid
state radar)
TX CH (for solid state ra-
dar)
RANGE 6 NM, 6 SM, 6 km, 6 kyd
VRM1 0.25 NM, 0.25 SM, 0.25 km, 0.25 kyd
VRM2 OFF (No change)
EBL1 ON (No change)
EBL2 OFF (No change)
Presentation mode North-up TM
Off Center The ship’s position is put beyond 75% of the range scale.
Trail Trail time: 6 min, Trail mode: True-G
Past POSN OFF
Lost TGT OFF
TT ACQ No change
OFF
TUNE AUTO
No change
Note: Head-up RM with no heading or position data.
Note: TT OFF with no heading data.
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Vector Vector time: 6 min, Vector reference: REL
AZ1, AZ2 (acquisition
zone)
AIS DISP ALL
Association TT (>)
CPA/TCPA CPA: 2 NM, TCPA: 12 min
OFF
Note: FUNC OFF with no heading or position data.
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Items Settings
AIS CPA AUTO ACT ALL
Operating mode RADAR
MAP (Radar map) No change
Route No change
Alert AZ1/AZ2: OFF, Lost TGT: OFF
Antenna connection status No change
RANGE RING OFF
PI LINE PI1 to PI6: OFF
Number of PI line, mode, bearing range truncate: No
change
SPD (Own Ship Sensor
Setting)
Stabilization Mode: Bottom*
Sensor Type: GPS*
Sensor Setting: No change (System or Local)
*: These settings can not be applied, the settings are
changed according to the priority order of SPD.
1.22 How to View Chart Software Version No., Chart System Information, and Operator's Manual
You can show chart program no., chart system information, and the operator's manual
as follows:
1. Click the [Operating Mode] button at the left end of the Status bar to select [Chart
for Radar].
2. Click the [?] button on the Status bar.
[?] button
3. Select [Manual] to show the operator's manual, or [About] to show chart and sys-
tem information.
On the [About] screen, click the [Version] tab to show the chart software version no.,
conning software version no., S52 presentation library version, ENC user permit no.,
and C-MAP SDK software version no. Click the [System 1] tab to show system information: CPU type, RAM capacity, SSD free/SSD capacity, Equipment ID and dongle
information. [Function] shows the system’s capabilities. Click the [System 2] tab to
show the startup time for this equipment.
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The information shown in the following illustration may be different from those on your
system.
Equipment ID :
Function :
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
[Version] tab
Startup Time : 06 Jan 2014 09:23:20
ecdis,radar
[System 1] tab
1.23 Tips (operational guidance)
This chart radar provides operational tips for the display area, InstantAccess bar and
Mark box. To get a tip, simply put the cursor on the object. For example, put the cursor
on the [BRILL] button on the InstantAccess bar. The tip "Adjust brilliance" appears.
If you do not need the tips, you can turn them off with [TIPS GUIDANCE] in the [INITIAL SETTING] menu.
[System 2] tab
Tip
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2.1 How to Transmit
After the power is turned on and the magnetron has
warmed*, "ST-BY" appears at the screen center, meaning
the radar is ready to transmit radar pulses. You can transmit
by pushing the STBY/TX key on the Control Unit, or clicking
the [STBY TX] button on the Status bar.
*: The solid state radar does not have a magnetron, therefore it has no warming period.
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 [STBY TX] button) toggles the radar between STBY and
TRANSMIT state. The antenna is stopped in stand-by and rotates in transmit. Set the
radar in standby when its use is not required, to conserve the life of the magnetron.
2.2 How to Tune the Radar Receiver
After the radar is transmitting, adjust the receiver to the exact frequency of the transmitter.
[STBY TX] button
2.2.1 Tuning for magnetron radar
[TUNE] button
TUNE MAN: Manual tuning
TUNE AUTO: Automatic tuning
How to initialize tuning
Automatic tuning is initialized during the installation. However, if you feel that automatic tuning is not working properly try re-initializing the tuning. Right-click the [TUNE] button then select [Tune Initialize] to start the initialization. The indication [Tune INI]
appears during initialization.
Automatic tuning
Click the [TUNE] button on the InstantAccess bar to display [TUNE AUTO].
Tuning bar
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Manual tuning
To tune the radar, start by setting the brilliance to a comfortable level, adjusting the
gain until the background speckle just disappears, and selecting the 48 NM range.
Then, do the following:
1. Select a weak contact somewhere near the edge of the screen and concentrate
on that, while adjusting the gain control in small steps - allowing at least two seconds between each step - until the chosen contact is as big, bright and consistent
as possible.
2. Click the [TUNE] button on the InstantAccess bar to display [TUNE MAN].
3. Put the cursor on the tuning bar.
4. Spin the scrollwheel to tune. The best tuning point is where the bar swings maximum. The arrow below the bar shows the tuning control position; not the tuning
condition.
2.3 Pulse Length
The pulse length in use is displayed at the top-left position on the screen, using the
indications shown in the table below.
Pulse length indication
Magnetron radar Solid state radar (P0N/Q0N)
S1 0.07 0.07/5.0
S2 0.15 0.18/7.5
M1 0.3 0.3/12.5
M2 0.5 0.5/17.5
M3 0.7 0.7/18.3
L 1.2 1.2/18.3
Appropriate pulse lengths are preset to individual range scales and function keys. If
you are not satisfied with the current pulse length settings, you can change them as
shown below.
2.3.1 How to select a pulse length
You can select the pulse length for the 0.5 to 24 NM range
scales as shown below.
1. Open the menu then select [1 ECHO], [1 CUSTOMIZE ECHO] and [8 PULSE] menus to show the
[PULSE] menu.
2. Do one of the following:
Control Unit: Press appropriate numeric key to select
corresponding item number.
Trackball module: Click appropriate item.
3. Select desired option by pressing the numeric key
pressed at step 2 or spinning the scrollwheel.
4. To confirm selection, press the ENTER key on the
Control Unit, or push the left button.
Pulse length (μs)
MENU
ECHO
CUSTOMIZE ECHO
← PULSE
1 0.5NM
S1 / S2
2 0.75NM
S1 / S2 / M1
3 1.5NM
S1 / S2 / M1 / M2
4 3NM
S2 / M1 / M2 / M3
5 6NM
M1 / M2 / M3 / L
6 12NM
M1 / M2 / M3 / L
7 24NM
M2 / M3 / L
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2.3.2 How to change the pulse length
1. Click the [Pulse] button at the top of the
InstantAccess bar.
2. Click a pulse length.
2.4 How to Adjust the Sensitivity
The GAIN control (or [Gain] button) adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver. The proper
setting is such that the background noise is just visible on the screen. If you set up for
too little sensitivity, weak echoes may be missed. On the other hand excessive sensitivity yields too much background noise; strong targets may be missed because of the
poor contrast between desired echoes and the background noise on the screen.
Adjust the gain so background noise is just visible on the screen.
Note: For adjustment of gain when the Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) function
is ON, see paragraph 2.10.2.
To adjust the sensitivity, do one of the following:
Control Unit: While monitoring the radar image and the gain slider bar, operate the
GAIN control to adjust the sensitivity.
Trackball module: For coarse adjustment, put the cursor within the slider bar area
then push the left button. For fine adjustment, put the cursor at the end of the slider
bar then roll the trackball while pushing and holding down the left button. Release the
button to finish.
Put cursor on slider bar and push and
hold left button. Drag cursor to new
location then release left button.
2.5 How to Suppress Sea Clutter
Echoes from waves cover the central part of the display with random signals known
as sea clutter. The higher the waves, and the higher the antenna above the water, the
further the clutter will extend. When sea clutter masks the picture, suppress it with the
A/C SEA control (or [SEA] on the Status bar), either manually or automatically.
When both sea clutter and rain clutter are reduced, the sensitivity is decreased more
than when only one is adjusted. For that reason adjust them carefully.
The echo average (see section 2.9) is useful for reducing reflections from the sea surface. However, high-speed targets are harder to detect than stationary ones when the
echo average is active.
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2.5.1 How to reduce sea clutter automatically
Auto A/C SEA allows for fine-tuning of the A/C SEA circuit, within ±20 dB. Lower the
auto A/C SEA level because the average value of the original input echo is low in areas where there are no see surface reflections. For example, when the ship is alongside a quay and the radar picture shows echoes from both land and sea, you can
observe the size of echoes because the STC curve is different depending size of echoes.
To get automatic adjustment of sea clutter, do one of the following:
Control Unit: Push the A/C SEA control to display [AUTO] on the SEA mode indication on the Status bar.
Trackball module: Click the SEA mode indication on
the Status bar to display [AUTO].
2.5.2 How to reduce sea clutter manually
The A/C SEA control 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 proper setting of the A/C SEA
should be such that the clutter is broken up into small dots, and small targets become
distinguishable. If the setting is set too low, targets will be hidden in the clutter, while
if the setting is too high, both sea clutter and targets will disappear from the display. In
most cases adjust the control until clutter has disappeared to leeward, but a little is still
visible windward.
Sea clutter at
screen center
SEA mode indication
A/C SEA adjusted; sea
clutter suppressed
Be careful not to remove all sea clutter, because you may erase weak echoes. Further, the possibility of losing weak echoes is greater when you use both A/C SEA and
A/C RAIN to reduce clutter.
To reduce sea clutter manually, do one of the following:
Control Unit: Push the A/C SEA control to display [MAN] on the SEA mode indication
on the Status bar. Rotate the A/C SEA control to adjust the sea clutter.
Trackball module: Click the SEA mode indication on the Status bar to display [MAN].
For coarse adjustment, put the cursor within the slider bar area then push the left button. For fine adjustment, put the cursor at the end of the slider bar then roll the trackball
while pushing and holding down the left button. Release the button to finish.
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2.6 How to Suppress Rain Clutter
The vertical beam width of the antenna 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, or hail) in the same manner as normal targets.
The A/C RAIN control adjusts the receiver sensitivity as the A/C SEA control does but
rather in a longer time period (longer range). The higher the setting, the greater the
anti-clutter effect. When echoes from precipitation mask solid targets, adjust the A/C
RAIN control to split up these unwanted echoes into a speckled pattern, making recognition of solid targets easier.
Be careful not to remove all rain clutter, because you can erase weak echoes. Further,
the possibility of losing weak echoes is greater when you use both A/C RAIN and A/C
SEA to reduce clutter.
When both sea clutter and rain clutter are reduced the sensitivity is decreased more
than when only one is adjusted. For that reason adjust them carefully.
The echo average (see section 2.9) is useful for reducing reflections from the sea surface. However, high-speed targets are harder to detect than stationary ones when the
echo average is active.
2.6.1 How to reduce rain clutter automatically
Control Unit: Push the A/C RAIN control to display [AU-
TO] on the RAIN mode indication on the Status bar.
Trackball module: Click the RAIN mode indication on
the Status bar to display [AUTO].
RAIN mode indication
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2.6.2 How to reduce rain clutter manually
Control Unit: Push the A/C RAIN control to display [MAN] on the RAIN mode indica-
tion on the Status bar. While watching the radar picture, adjust the A/C RAIN control
to reduce the clutter.
Trackball module: Click the RAIN mode indication on the Status bar to show [MAN].
For coarse adjustment, put the cursor within the slider bar area then push the left button. For fine adjustment, put the cursor at the end of the slider bar then roll the trackball
while pushing and holding down the left button. Release the button to finish.
Note: The detection range is reduced when the RAIN is used to show targets in rain.
Generally, the amount of rain, TX pulse length and TX frequency are factors in determining how the detection range is affected. The figures shown below illustrate this occurrence.
How to interpret the graph
Using the X-band graph as an example, a radar target originally detected on the 8 NM
range can only be detected in rain at ranges shown below:
16
16 mm/h rain - short pulse
4 mm/h rain - short pulse
14
16 mm/h rain - long pulse
4 mm/h rain - long pulse
12
10
16 mm/h rain - short pulse
8
4 mm/h rain - short pulse
16 mm/h rain - long pulse
4 mm/h rain - long pulse
6
4
2
Reduction of Range of First Detection (NM)Reduction of Range of First Detection (NM)
0
Reduction of range of first detection (NM)
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Original range of first detection (NM)
4 mm/h rain (short pulse)
16 mm/h rain (short pulse)
4 mm/h rain (long pulse)
16 mm/h rain (long pulse)
Reduction of rain to first detection due to rain at S-band
16
14
12
10
16 mm/h rain - short pulse
4 mm/h rain - short pulse
16 mm/h rain - long pulse
4 mm/h rain - long pulse
4 mm/h rain (short pulse)
4 mm/h rain (long pulse)
16 mm/h rain (short pulse)
8
6
4
2
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Original range of first detection (NM)
16 mm/h rain (long pulse)
Reduction of rain to first detection due to rain at X-band
The author thanks the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for permission to reproduce Information from its Interantional
Standard IEC 62388 ed.1.0 (2007). All such extracts are copyright of IEC, Geneva, Switzerland. All rights reserved. Further
information on the IEC is available from www.iec.ch. IEC has no responsibility for the placement and context in which the extracts
and contents are reproduced by the author, or is IC in any way responsible for the other content or accuracy therein.
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Accordingly the short pulse may be preferable in rain on ranges < 10NM.
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2.7 Interference Rejector
Mutual radar interference may occur in the vicinity of another shipborne radar operating in the same frequency
band. It is seen on the screen as a number of bright
spikes either in irregular patterns or in the form of usually curved spoke-like dotted lines extending from the center to the edge of the picture. Activating the interference
rejector circuit can reduce this type of interference.
The interference rejector is a kind of signal correlation
circuit. It compares the received signals over successive
transmissions and reduces randomly occurring signals.
There are three levels of interference rejection depending on the number of transmissions that are correlated.
Click the [IR] button on the InstantAccess bar
then click desired rejection level. The higher the
number the greater the degree of interference rejection.
2. RADAR, CHART RADAR OPERATION
[IR]
button
For solid state radar: When there are a lot of interference, switch the [TX CH]. Click
the [TX CH] button on the InstantAccess bar then click [1] or [2].
[TX CH] button
([TX CH 1] or [TX CH 2])
2.8 Echo Stretch
The echo stretch feature enlarges targets in the range and bearing directions to make
them easier to see, and it is available on any range. There are three levels of echo
stretch, 1, 2 and 3. The higher the number the greater the amount of stretching.
The echo stretch magnifies not only small target pips but also returns from the sea surface, rain and radar interference. For this reason, suppress those types of interference
before activating the echo stretch.
TX CH
1
Click the [ES] button on the InstantAccess
bar then click desired echo stretch level.
[ES] button
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2.9 Echo Averaging
The echo averaging feature, which requires heading, position and speed data, effectively reduces sea clutter. Echoes received from stable targets such as ships appear
on the screen at almost the same position every rotation of the antenna. On the other
hand, unstable echoes such as sea clutter appear at random positions.
To distinguish real target echoes from sea clutter, echoes are averaged over successive picture frames. If an echo is solid and stable over successive frames, it is presented in its normal intensity. Sea clutter is averaged over successive scans and its
brilliance reduced, making it easier to discriminate real targets from sea clutter.
Echo averaging uses scan-to-scan signal correlation technique based on the true motion over the ground of each target. Thus, small stationary targets such as buoys will
be shown while reducing random echoes such as sea clutter. True echo averaging is
not however effective for picking up small targets running at high speeds over the
ground.
Note 1: With echo average active it is harder to detect high-speed targets than stationary ones.
Note 2: Do not use echo averaging under heavy pitching and rolling; loss of targets
can result.
Note 3: When the heading sensor signal is lost, [EAV] is turned OFF and the indication
is grayed out.
Before using the echo averaging function, reduce sea clutter with the A/C SEA control.
Leave a little sea clutter on the screen so as not to erase weak targets. Then, do as
follows:
Click the [EAV] button on the InstantAccess bar
then click desired setting.
OFF: Echo averaging is OFF.
1, 2: Detects targets hidden in sea clutter. "2" is
more effective than "1" in detecting targets hidden in strong sea clutter. However, "1"
is more effective than "2" in displaying high-speed targets. Select the setting best suited to your objective.
3: Stably displays unstable targets; distinguishes high-speed craft from sea clutter.
When the Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) function is ON (see section 2.10), the
indication for the EAV button is grayed out.
Note: When [PERFORMANCE MON] (see section 2.31) or [SART] (see section 2.36)
is ON, [EAV] is OFF and the indication is grayed out.
[EAV]
button
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2.10 Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) Function
This radar has the Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) function. This function detects
sea and rain clutter from received echoes’ range and bearing trend and automatically
reduces sea and rain clutter according to the Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE)
threshold setting.
Note: Use this function with caution. Weak target echoes may disappear from the
screen.
2.10.1 How to turn the Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) function on/off
Click the [ACE] button on the InstantAccess bar to turn the Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) function on or off. When the Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) function
is [ON], the indications for [RAIN] and [SEA] on the Status bar are grayed out.
ACE
ON
Note: When [PERFORMANCE MON] (see section 2.31) or [SART] (see section 2.36)
is ON, [ACE] is OFF and the indication is grayed out.
ACE
OFF
2.10.2 How to adjust the gain in the Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) mode
Control Unit: Rotate the GAIN control to adjust the sensitivity.
Trackball module: For coarse adjustment, put the cursor within the slider bar area on
the Status bar then push the left button. For fine adjustment, put the cursor at the end
of the slider bar then roll the trackball while pushing and holding down the left button.
Release the button to finish.
Put cursor on slider bar and push and
hold left button. Drag cursor to new
location then release left button.
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2.10.3 Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) menu
Open the menu then select the [ECHO] and [ACE] menus to show the [ACE] menu.
MENU
ECHO
← ACE
1 ADJUST
OFF / ON
OFF / ON
2 SIGNAL ENHANCEMENT
2
3 SUPPRESS SECTOR
START
ANGLE
0°
0°
• [ADJUST]: No use.
• [SIGNAL ENHANCEMENT]: Set the level for the high sensitivity
mode (see paragraph 2.10.4).
• [SUPPRESS SECTOR]: Set the angular range for suppression
of false echoes (see paragraph 2.10.5).
2.10.4 How to get the high sensitivity
When Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) function is [ON], the high sensitivity mode
operates while pushing the GAIN control. You can select the level for the high sensitivity mode as follows:
1. Open the menu then select [1 ECHO].
2. Select [0 ACE] (B type) or [9 ACE] (IMO and A types), and [2 SIGNAL ENHANCEMENT].
3. Select the level from [1], [2] or [3].
4. Close the menu.
2.10.5 How to suppress the false echoes
The echo signals can appear on the screen at positions where there is no target or
disappear when there are targets (see paragraph 2.42.2). You can suppress the false
echoes.
1. Open the menu then select [1 ECHO].
2. Select [0 ACE] (B type) or [9 ACE] (IMO and A types), and [3 SUPPRESS SECTOR].
3. Select [START] then set the start angle from which you can suppress the false
echoes.
4. Select [ANGLE] then set the angle range to which you can suppress the false echoes.
5. Close the menu.
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2.11 Noise Rejector
White noise may show itself on the screen as random "speckles" spread over the entire radar image. This equipment reduces the white noise then improves the on-screen
S/N ratio by processing the weighted moving average filter for the received echoes in
the range direction.
Note: Use this function with caution. Weak target echoes may disappear from the
screen or the range resolution may worsen.
You can remove this noise as follows:
1. Open the menu then select [1 ECHO].
2. Select [1 CUSTOMIZE ECHO] menus to show the
[CUSTOMIZE ECHO] menu.
3. Select [4 NOISE REJECT].
4. Select [OFF] or [ON] as appropriate.
5. Close the menu.
2. RADAR, CHART RADAR OPERATION
The status of the noise rejector is indicated at the top-left position, [NR: ON] or [NR:
OFF].
Noise Rejector ON Noise Rejector OFF
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2.12 Wiper
The wiper feature automatically reduces the brilliance of unwanted weak echoes, such
as noise, sea clutter and rain clutter, to clear the picture. There are two wiper settings,
1 and 2. The difference between 1 and 2 is that the brilliance is lowered more slowly
in 2.
To use the wiper feature, do the following:
1. Open the menu then select [1 ECHO].
2. Select [8 WIPER] (B type) or [7 WIPER] (IMO and A types).
3. Select [OFF], [1] or [2] as appropriate.
4. Close the menu.
2.13 How to Preset Controls for Specific Navigation Purpose
Every time your navigating environment or task changes, you must adjust the radar,
which can be a nuisance in a busy situation. Instead of changing radar settings case
by case, it is possible to assign the function keys to provide optimum settings for oftenencountered situations.
The radar's internal computer offers several picture preset options to be assigned to
each function key for your specific navigating requirements. For instance, one of the
presets is labelled [HARD RAIN], and is designed to be used in heavy rain.
Two user-programmable presets are also provided (labeled [CUSTOM1],
[CUSTOM2]), so that you can have the radar automatically adjusted to those conditions that are not covered by the provided setup options.
Below are the preset options provided with this radar.
Label Description Label Description
OCEAN Optimum setting for long
range detection, on a range
scale of 6 NM or larger.
CANAL Optimum setting for operating
in a canal.
BERTHING Optimum setting when
berthing.
CONGESTION Optimum setting for short
range navigation (for example, a harbor) using a range
scale of 1.5 NM or less.
Each picture option defines a combination of several radar settings for achieving optimum setup for a particular navigating situation. These include interference rejector,
echo stretch, echo average, noise rejector, automatic anti-sea and anti-rain clutters,
video contrast, pulse length and sea and radar conditions.
ROUGH SEA Optimum setting for operation
in rough seas.
HARD RAIN Optimum setting for rough
weather or heavy rain.
CUSTOM1 User-defined custom
settings.
CUSTOM2 User-defined custom
settings.
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Adjusting these features from the [CUSTOMIZE ECHO] menu changes the original
function key settings. To restore the original settings for a particular customize option,
it is necessary to select the default setting. For this reason, we recommended that you
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use the user-programmable presets ([CUSTOM1] or [CUSTOM2]) when frequent adjustment of the radar image is necessary.
INT
REJECT
OCEAN 2 2 3 ON OFF* OFF* 3-B
CANAL 2 OFF OFF OFF OFF* OFF* 2-B
BERTHING 2 OFF OFF OFF OFF* OFF* 2-B
CONGESTION 2 OFF 2 OFF OFF* OFF* 1-B
ROUGH SEA 2 OFF 2 OFF OFF* OFF* 2-A
HARD RAIN 2 OFF OFF OFF OFF* ON 2-A
CUSTOM1 2 OFF OFF OFF OFF* OFF* 1-B
CUSTOM2 2 2 1 OFF OFF* OFF* 2-B
ECHO
STRETCH
ECHO
AVERAGE
NOISE
REJECT
AUTO
SEA
AUTO
RAIN
VIDEO
CONTRAST
*: Manual
PULSE LENGTH
0.5 NM 0.75 NM 1.5 NM 3 NM 6 NM 12, 24 NM
OCEAN S2 M1* M1 M3 L L
CANAL S1 S2 M1 M2 M3 L
BERTHING S1 S1 S2 M1 M3 L
CONGESTION S1 S2 S2 M1 M2 L
ROUGH SEA S1 S1 S2 M1 M2 M3
HARD RAIN S1 S2 S2 M1 M2 L
CUSTOM1 S1 S2 S2 M1 M1 L
CUSTOM2 S2 S2 M1 M2 M3 L
*: S2 for solid state radar.
CONDITION
STC ANT HEIGHT LOW LEVEL ECHO GAIN SEA RAIN ACE
OCEAN Set at installation 0 80 MAN-30 MAN-0 OFF
CANAL 0 80 MAN-30 MAN-0 OFF
BERTHING 0 80 MAN-30 MAN-0 OFF
CONGESTION 0 80 MAN-30 MAN-0 OFF
ROUGH SEA 0 80 MAN-60 MAN-0 OFF
HARD RAIN 0 80 MAN-60 MAN-0 OFF
CUSTOM1 0 80 MAN-30 MAN-0 OFF
CUSTOM2 0 80 MAN-30 MAN-0 OFF
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2.13.1 How to select a customized echo
Click the [Customize Echo] button on the Status bar to select a customize echo option
from the drop-down list.
[Customize Echo] button
Click to show
drop-down list.
2.13.2 How to edit a customized echo
You can edit a customized echo as below.
1. Select a customize echo option to edit (see paragraph 2.13.1).
2. Right-click the [Customize Echo]
button on the Status bar then click
[Customize Echo Menu].
3. Set the items below referring to the
sections shown.
[INT REJECT]: section 2.7
[ECHO STRETCH]: section 2.8
[ECHO AVERAGE]: section 2.9
[NOISE REJECT]: section 2.11
[AUTO SEA]: section 2.5
[AUTO RAIN]: section 2.6
[PULSE]: section 2.3
[ACE]: section 2.10
4. Click [7 VIDEO CONTRAST].
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5. Spin the scrollwheel to select 1, 2, 3 or 4 (Dynamic Range) or A, B, C (Curve) as
appropriate then push the left button. Refer to the description and illustration below.
CONTRAST
C
B
A
1-4: Control dynamic range. 1 provides the widest dynamic range; 4 is the narrowest dynamic range.
A: The mid-level in the curve is low, so this setting is suitable for suppressing rain
clutter.
B: Curve between A and C.
C: The mid-level in the curve is high, so this setting is suitable for detecting distant
targets.
6. Click [9 CONDITION].
7. Click [1 STC ANT HEIGHT].
8. Spin the scrollwheel to select appropriate radar antenna height (above the waterline) then push the left button.
9. If necessary, select [2 LOW LEVEL ECHO] to reject low level echoes. The setting
range is 0-8. The higher the figure, the stronger the low level echo that is erased.
10. To save the custom settings, select [SAVE] from [0 DEFAULT].
CONTRAST
4
3
2
1
2.13.3 How to restore a user customized echo to the saved settings
If you get lost in operation while adjusting the settings for a user customized echo, you
can easily restore the settings for that user customized echo saved at
paragraph 2.13.2).
1. Right-click the [Customize Echo] button on the Status bar then click [Customize
Echo Menu].
2. Click [0 DEFAULT].
3. Select [USER].
2.13.4 How to restore a user customized echo to the factory default settings
You can erase a customized echo options to restore its factory default options (see
the tables on pages 2-12 and 2-13).
1. Click the [Customize Echo] button on the Status bar to select [CUSTOM1] or
[CUSTOM2] for which you want to restore its factory default settings.
2. Right-click the [Customize Echo] button on the Status bar then click [Customize
Echo Menu].
3. Click [0 DEFAULT].
4. Select [FACTORY].
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2.14 How to Suppress Second-trace Echoes
In certain situations, echoes from very far distance targets may appear as false echoes (second-trace echoes) on the screen. This occurs when the return echo is received one transmission cycle later, or after a next radar pulse has been transmitted.
Pulse
interval
Actual ranges
Second-trace
echo
Measured ranges
This equipment lengthens the pulse repetition period to reject the false echoes.
Note: This function decreases the number of echoes hits. Carefully use this function
so that the possibility of detecting small targets and high-speed craft does not lessen.
To reject second-trace echoes, open the [1 ECHO] menu then set [5 2ND ECHO REJ]
(B type) or [4 2ND ECHO REJ] (IMO and A types) to [ON] then close the menu.
2.15 Presentation Modes
This radar has the following presentation modes in the radar mode:
Relative Motion (RM)
Head-up: Unstabilized.
STAB Head-up: Head-up with compass-stabilized bearing scale (True Bearing)
where the bearing scale rotates with the compass reading.
Course-up: Compass-stabilized relative to ship's orientation at the time of selecting
course-up.
North-up: Compass-stabilized with reference to North.
Stern-up: Unstabilized.
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True Motion (TM)
North-up: Ground- or sea-stabilized with compass and speed inputs.
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Presentation mode
Course-up RM Yes Yes
Head-up RM Yes No
STAB Head-up RM Yes No
North-up RM Yes Yes
North-up TM Yes Yes
Stern-up RM* Yes No
*: Not available with IMO or A type.
Availability
Radar Chart radar
2.15.1 How to select a presentation mode
How to select a presentation mode from the Control Unit
Push the MODE key consecutively to select radar presentation mode desired. The
Range/Presentation mode box shows the current presentation mode.
How to select a presentation mode from the Range/Presentation mode box
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Selection method 2
Click to show drop-down list.
Click desired mode on list.
Selection method 1
Click indication to select mode.
IMPORTANT
Loss of gyrocompass signal
When the gyrocompass signal is lost, the Alert
“Gyro xxx COM1 Error” (xxx=a number between 250 and 259 according to gyro no.) appears in the [Alert] box. After all signals are lost,
the Alert 450 “Heading Sensor Not Available”
appears, the presentation mode becomes
head-up and all TT and AIS are erased. Check
the gyrocompass and select the presentation
mode with the MODE key or the Range/Presentation mode box.
STAB H UP RM
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2.15.2 Description of presentation modes
Head-up mode
The head-up mode is a display in which the line
connecting own ship and the top of the display in-
North marker
Heading
line
dicates own ship's heading.
The target pips are painted at their measured distances and in their directions relative to own ship's
heading.
The short line on the bearing scale is the north
marker, which indicates heading sensor north. A
failure of all the heading sensor inputs will cause
the heading readout to disappear, and the Alert 450 "Heading Sensor Not Available"
or "Gyro xxx COM1 Error" (a number between 250-259 according to gyro no.) appears
in the [Alert] box.
Course-up mode
The course-up mode is an azimuth stabilized display in which a line connecting the center with the
top of the display indicates own ship's intended
North marker
Heading
line
course (namely, own ship's previous heading just
before this mode has been selected).
Target pips are painted at their measured distances and in their directions relative to the intended course, which is maintained at the 0degree position. The heading line moves in accordance with ship's yawing and course change. This mode is useful for avoiding
smearing of the picture during course change.
STAB Head-up mode
Radar echoes are shown in the same way as in the head-up mode. The difference
from the normal head-up presentation lies in the orientation of the bearing scale. The
bearing scale is heading sensor stabilized. That is, it rotates in accordance with the
heading sensor signal, enabling you to know own ship's heading at a glance.
This mode is available when the radar is interfaced with a gyro heading sensor. If the
gyro heading sensor fails, the bearing scale returns to the state of head-up mode.
North-up mode
The north-up mode paints target pips at their measured distances and in their true (heading sensor) directions from own ship, north bearing maintained at
North marker
Heading
line
the top of the screen. The heading line changes its
direction according to the ship's heading. Requires
heading signal.
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If the compass fails, the presentation mode changes
to head-up and the north marker disappears. A failure of the heading sensor input will cause the heading readout to disappear, and the Alert 450 "Heading
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Sensor Not Available" or "Gyro COM1 Error" (a number between 250-259 according
to gyro no.) appears in the [Alert] box.
Stern-up mode
The stern-up mode is a display in which the line
connecting own ship and the top of the display in-
Heading
line
dicates own ship's stern.
The target pips are painted at their measured distances and in their directions relative to own ship's
stern.
The short line on the bearing scale is the north
marker, which indicates stern sensor north.
True motion mode
Own ship and other moving objects move in accordance
with their true courses and speed. In ground stabilized
TM, all fixed targets, such as landmasses, appear as
stationary echoes. In the sea stabilized TM without set
and drift inputs, the landmass can move on the screen.
Note that true motion is not available on the 96 NM or
higher range scale range scale. If COG and SOG (both
over the ground) are not available on the TM mode, enter the set (tide direction) and drift (tide speed) manually
referring to a Tide Table.
North marker
North
marker
Heading
line
Heading
line
If the position of the CCRP results in a part of the bearing
scale not being distinguishable, that part of the bearing scale is indicated with appropriate reduced detail.
A failure of the heading sensor input will cause the heading readout to disappear, and
the Alert 450 "Heading Sensor Not Available" or "Gyro COM1 Error" (a number between 250-259 according to gyro no.) appears in the [Alert] box.
When own ship reaches a point corresponding to 50% of the radius of the display, own
ship position is automatically reset to a point of 75% radius opposite to the extension
of the heading line passing through the display center. You can also reset the own ship
symbol manually by pushing the CU/TM RESET key, or click the [CU/TM reset] button
on the InstantAccess bar.
North marker
(a) True motion
is selected
(b) Own ship has reached a
point 50% of display radius
(c) Own ship is automatically
reset to 75% of display radius
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2.16 How to Select the Range Scale
The selected range scale and range ring interval are shown at the top-left position on
the screen. When a target of interest comes closer, reduce the range scale so that it
appears in 50-90% of the display radius.
Range ring interval
Range scale
Note: The IMO- and A-type radars do not have the 1 NM, 2 NM, 4 NM, 8 NM, 16 NM,
32 NM and 120 NM ranges.
How to select a range scale from the Control Unit
Use the RANGE key to select range desired. Hit the "+" part of the key to raise the
range; the "-" part to lower the range.
How to select a range scale from the Range/Presentation mode box
Method 1: Click the range scale indication.
Method 2: Click the range selection buttons. Click the "+" button to raise the range;
the "-" button to lower the range.
Method 3: Right-click the range scale indication to show a drop-down list of available
ranges then click a range.
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2.17 How to Measure the Range to a Target
Range selection
buttons
The range to a target may be measured three ways: with the fixed range rings, with
the cursor, or with the VRM.
Use the range rings to obtain a rough estimate of the range to a target. They are the
concentric solid circles about own ship, or the sweep origin. The number of rings is
automatically determined by the selected range scale and their interval is displayed in
the Range/Presentation mode box at the top-left position on the screen. Count the
number of rings between the center of the display and the target. Check the range ring
interval and judge the distance of the echo from the inner edge of the nearest ring.
The range rings can be turned on/off with [RANGE RING] on the [NAV TOOL] menu.
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2.17.1 How to measure the range by using a VRM
There are two VRMs, No. 1 and No. 2, which appear as dashed rings so that you can
distinguish them from the fixed range rings. The two VRMs can be distinguished from
each other by the different lengths of their dashes; the dashes on the No. 2 VRM are
longer.
000
010
RM 1
280
270
260
350
340
330
320
310
300
290
250
240
230
220
210
200
190
020
030
150
160
170
180
Ta rg e t
040
050
060
070
080
090
100
VRM 2
110
120
130
140
VRM 1
NM
VRM 2
NM
TTG 45:02 TTG 99:59
0.660 1.180
How to measure the range from the Control Unit
1. Press the VRM 1 or VRM 2 key to display desired VRM.
2. Rotate the VRM rotary control to align the active variable range marker with the
inner edge of the target of interest and read its distance at the bottom-right position on the screen. Each VRM remains at the same geographical distance when
you operate the range control. This means that the apparent radius of the VRM
ring changes in proportion to the selected range scale.
To erase a VRM, press the VRM 1 or VRM 2 key to erase corresponding VRM.
How to measure the range from the trackball module
1. Click the title bar on a VRM box to activate the corresponding VRM.
2. Spin the scrollwheel or use the trackball to align the active variable range marker
with the inner edge of the target of interest and read its distance at the bottomright position on the screen. Each VRM remains at the same geographical distance when you operate the range control. This means that the apparent radius of
the VRM ring changes in proportion to the selected range scale set the outer edge
of the VRM on the inner edge of the target.
3. To anchor the VRM, push the left button.
To turn off a VRM, click the arrow in the applicable VRM box. The VRM disappears
and the VRM box is minimized.
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2.17.2 How to set VRM attributes
You can customize the VRMs to suit
your needs.
1. Open the menu then select [3
NAV TOOL] and [2 EBL•VRM] (B
type) or [2 EBL•VRM•CURSOR]
(IMO and A types) to display the
[EBL•VRM] menu
([EBL•VRM•CURSOR] menu for
the IMO and A types).
2. For the B-type radar, select [3
VRM1] or [4 VRM2] as appropriate. Spin the scrollwheel to select desired unit then push the
left button.
3. Select [6 VRM TTG] (B type) or
[2 VRM TTG] (IMO and A types) and then select the VRM(s) that are to show/hide
the TTG indication. [OFF] shows no TTG indication.
IMO- and A-type radars
B-type radar
4. The [LINK EBL] option for [7 VRM OFFSET] automatically activates the corresponding VRM when the offset
EBL is enabled.
5. Close the menu.
000
010
350
340
330
320
310
VRM
300
290
280
270
260
250
240
230
220
210
200
020
030
040
050
060
070
080
Offset
EBL
160
190
170
180
090
100
110
120
130
140
150
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2.18 How to Measure the Bearing to a Target
Use the Electronic Bearing Lines (EBLs) to take bearings of targets. There are two
EBLs, No. 1 and No. 2. Each EBL is a straight dashed line extending from the own
ship position up to the circumference of the radar picture. The two EBLs can be distinguished from each other by the different lengths of their dashes; the dashes on the
No. 2 EBL are longer.
Each EBL carries a range marker, or a short line crossing the EBL at right angles. Its
distance from the EBL origin is indicated at the VRM readout whether or not the corresponding VRM is displayed. The range marker changes its position along the EBL
with the rotation of the VRM control. To operate this marker, rotate the VRM rotary
control on the Control Unit, or put the cursor in the applicable VRM box and roll the
scrollwheel.
000
010
EBL bearing
EBL 2
320
310
300
290
280
270
260
250
240
230
220
EBL 1
EBL 2
RR
128.0°100.8
350
340
330
Range marker
210
200
190
°
020
030
040
140
150
160
170
180
Target
050
060
070
080
090
100
EBL 1
110
120
130
EBL reference
2.18.1 How to measure the bearing
How to measure the bearing from the Control Unit
1. Press the EBL 1 or EBL 2 key to display desired EBL.
2. Rotate the EBL rotary control to bisect the target with the EBL. Read the bearing
to the target at the appropriate EBL box.
To erase an EBL, press the EBL 1 or EBL 2 key to erase corresponding EBL.
How to measure the bearing from the trackball module
1. Click the title bar on a EBL box to activate the corresponding EBL.
2. Spin the scrollwheel or use the trackball to bisect the target with the EBL.
3. To anchor the EBL, push the left button.
To turn off an EBL, click the arrow in applicable EBL box. The EBL disappears and the
EBL box is minimized.
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2.18.2 How to select bearing reference
An EBL box has an "R" (relative) if the EBL bearing is relative to own ship's heading;
"T" (true) if it is referenced to the north. True or relative indication is available regardless of presentation mode.
To change the bearing reference, click the EBL reference indication to display R or T
as appropriate. The bearing reference can also be selected on the [EBL•VRM] menu
([EBL•VRM•CURSOR] menu with the IMO- and A-type radars).
Note: When the gyrocompass heading changes, the EBL and its indication change as
follows:
Course-up, relative:
Course-up, true:
Head-up, relative:
Head-up, true:
North-up, relative:
North-up, true:
EBL indication remains the same, EBL moves.
EBL indication and EBL remain unchanged.
EBL indication and EBL remain unchanged.
EBL indication remains the same; EBL moves.
EBL indication remains the same, EBL moves.
EBL indication and EBL remain unchanged.
2.19 Collision Assessment by Offset EBL
The origin of the EBL can be placed anywhere with the trackball to enable measurement of range and bearing between two targets. This function is also useful for assessment of the potential risk of collision. It is possible to read CPA (Closest Point of
Approach) by using a VRM as shown in Figure (a) on the next page. If the EBL passes
through the sweep origin (own ship) as illustrated in Figure (b), the target ship is on a
collision course.
2.19.1 How to assess risk of collision
How to assess risk of collision from the Control Unit
1. Press the EBL 1 or EBL 2 key to activate an EBL.
2. Put the cursor on a target that appears as a threatening target (A in the figure on
the next page).
3. Press the EBL OFFSET key to shift the EBL origin to the cursor location.
4. Wait approx. three minutes. Operate the EBL rotary control to bisect the target at
the new position (A'). The EBL indication shows the target ship's course, which
may be true or relative depending on the EBL bearing reference setting.
5. If relative motion is selected, it is also possible to read CPA by using a VRM as
shown in the left figure on the next page. If the EBL passes through the sweep
origin (own ship) as illustrated in the right figure on the next page, the target ship
is on a collision course.
To return the EBL origin to the center of the screen, press the EBL OFFSET key.
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280
270
260
250
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How to assess risk of collision from the context-sensitive menu
1. Right-click the display area to show the context-sensitive menu.
2. Select [EBL Offset] and then [EBL 1] or [EBL 2].
3. Put the cursor on a target that appears as a threat (A in the figure below).
4. Push the left button to shift the EBL origin to the cursor location.
5. Spin the scrollwheel or use the trackball to bisect the target at the new position
(A'). The EBL indication shows the target ship's course, which may be true or relative depending on the EBL bearing reference setting.
6. It is also possible to read CPA by using a VRM as shown in left-hand figure below.
If the EBL passes through the sweep origin (own ship) as illustrated in the righthand figure below, the target ship is on a collision course.
To return the EBL origin to the center of the screen, put the cursor on the EBL origin
then right-click.
000
010
210
330
350
340
A’
200
190
T
°
180
170
TTG 10:00
0.850
020
160
VRM 1
030
150
NM
040
140
130
050
120
(b)
060
070
110
080
100
090
VRM1
300
240
310
230
320
A
220
EBL 1
150.3
210
330
000
010
350
340
A’
200
190
T
°
180
170
020
030
150
160
VRM 1
TTG 10:00
0.850
NM
140
040
050
130
(a)
120
060
070
110
080
100
090
EBL1
270
280
260
290
250
320
310
300
A
240
230
220
EBL 1
138.2
2.19.2 Point of reference for origin point of offset EBL
The origin point of the offset EBL can be ground stabilized (geographically fixed), north
stabilized (true) or referenced to your ship's heading (relative).
1. Open the menu then select the [3 NAV TOOL] and [2 EBL•VRM] (B type) or [2
EBL•VRM•CURSOR] (IMO and A types) menus to display the [2 EBL•VRM] (B
type) or [2 EBL•VRM•CURSOR] (IMO and A types) menu.
2. Select [5 EBL OFFSET BASE POINT] (B type) or [1 EBL OFFSET BASE POINT]
(IMO and A types).
3. Select [STAB GND], [STAB HDG], or [STAB NORTH] as appropriate.
STAB GND: Reference to latitude and longitude. Origin position is always fixed
regardless of your ship's movement.
STAB HDG: Reference to heading. The relationship of relative bearing between
origin position and own position is kept always.
STAB NORTH: Reference to North. The relationship of true bearing between origin position and own position is kept always.
4. Close the menu.
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2.20 How to Measure the Range and Bearing Between Two Targets
How to measure the range and bearing between two targets from the Control
Unit
1. Press the EBL 1 key to activate EBL1.
2. Operate the trackball to place the origin of the EBL 1 on a target of interest.
3. Press the EBL OFFSET key.
4. Operate the EBL rotary control to bisect the other target of interest.
5. Press the VRM 1 key to activate VRM 1.
6. Operate the VRM rotary control until the range marker on the EBL is on the inside
edge of target 2.
You can repeat the same procedure on third and fourth targets (targets 3 and 4) by
using the EBL 2 and the VRM 2.
Bearing is shown relative to own ship with suffix "R" or as a true bearing with suffix "T".
To return the EBL origin to the screen center, push the EBL OFFSET key.
How to measure the range and bearing between two targets from the trackball module
1. Right-click the display area to show the context-sensitive menu.
2. Select [EBL Offset] then [EBL 1].
3. Put the origin of the EBL on a target of interest.
4. Push the left button to anchor the EBL.
5. Put the cursor on the EBL 1 box then spin the scrollwheel or use the trackball to
bisect the other target of interest.
6. Put the cursor on the VRM 1 box then spin the scrollwheel to put the range marker
on the EBL on the inside edge of target 2.
You can repeat the same procedure on third and fourth targets (targets 3 and 4) by
using the EBL 2 and the VRM 2.
Bearing is shown relative to own ship with suffix "R" or as a true bearing with suffix "T".
To return the EBL to its origin, open the context-sensitive menu then select [Reset
EBL].
000
010
Range marker
310
EBL 1
EBL 1
140.0° 335.2°
300
290
280
270
260
250
240
EBL 2
R
R
Range/bearing between
targets 1 and 2
330
320
Target 1
EBL origin
230
220
210
350
340
Target 2
200
190
020
EBL 2
030
040
050
Range marker
Target 4
170
180
Target 3
160
060
120
130
140
150
VRM 1
TTG 45:02 TTG 99:59
0.500 0.980
070
080
090
100
110
VRM 2
NM
Range/bearing between
targets 3 and 4
NM
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2.21 How to Off-center the Display
Own ship position, or sweep origin, can be displaced to expand the view field without
switching to a larger range scale. The sweep origin can be off-centered to the cursor
position, but not more than 75% of the range in use; if the cursor is put beyond 75%
of the range scale, the sweep origin will be off-centered to the point of 75% of the limit.
Cursor
Normal display
This feature is available on the ranges between 0.125 and 48 NM and any presentation mode other than true motion.
If the position of the CCRP results in a part of the bearing scale not being distinguishable, that part of the bearing scale is indicated with appropriate reduced detail.
Off-centered display
How to off-center the display from the Control Unit
1. Put the cursor on the position within the display area where you want to move the
sweep origin.
2. Press the OFF CENTER key to move the sweep origin to the cursor position.
To cancel off-centering, press the OFF CENTER key again.
How to off-center the display from the context-sensitive menu
1. Put the cursor in the display area then right-click to show the context-sensitive
menu.
2. Select [Off Center].
3. Put the cursor where to put the sweep origin, and push the left button.
To cancel the off-center display, do steps 1 and 2 above, then click the display area.
If you cannot cancel off-center…
When the conditions shown below are met, off-center cannot be cancelled. This is because the radar antenna position is located at a position greater than 75% of the effective radar display.
• Own ship marker is large.
• The distance between the antenna position and the conning position is large.
• Short-distance display range.
To cancel the off-center in the above-mentioned conditions, first select a larger range,
then cancel the off-center.
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2.22 Target Trails
The trails of the radar echoes of targets may be displayed in the form of synthetic afterglow. Target trails are selected either relative or true and may be sea or ground stabilized. True motion trails require a compass signal, and position and speed inputs.
2.22.1 Target trails-related indications
Trail-related indications are located at the bottom-right position on the screen. Several
trail-related operations can be done from the [TRAIL] menu, which you can show by
right-clicking the Trail time indication.
Trail mode
Elapsed trail time
TRAIL COLOR not available
with IMO or A type.
Trail time
Right-click to
show the
TRAIL menu.
2.22.2 True or relative target trails
You may display echo trails in true or relative motion. Relative trails show relative
movements between targets and own ship. True motion trails present true target
movements in accordance with their over-the-ground speeds and courses.
Click the Trail mode indication to select [True-G], [True-S] or [REL] as appropriate.
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True target trails
(No smearing of
stationary targets)
Relative target trails
(Targets moving
relative to own ship)
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2.22.3 Trail time
Trail time, the trail plotting interval, can be selected with the scrollwheel, left button or
right button.
The trail timer counts up the trail time and is erased once the terminal count is
reached. For example, if the trail time is six minutes, the timer is erased when trails
have been plotted six minutes. The maximum time of count up for continuous plotting
is 29:59.
Caution: The correctness of the target trails is uncertain until the trail timer count does
not reach the trail time.
How to select a trail time
Four controls are available to select a trail time.
• Control Unit: Push the TRAIL key.
• Trackball module: Put the cursor on the Trail time indication at the bottom-right position then operate the control (left button or scrollwheel). For the right button, a context-sensitive menu appears. Click the desired time.
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The times available depend on the control used as shown in the table below.
Control Available setting
Left button, right button,
TRAIL key
Scrollwheel OFF, 15 sec, 30 sec, 1-30 min (30 sec intervals), CONT(inu-
OFF, 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min, 6 min, 15 min, 30 min,
CONT(inuous)
ous)
2.22.4 How to reset target trails
All trails can be erased (including those in the memory) and restarted to start trails
fresh.
Control Unit: Press and hold down the TRAIL key until trails disappear.
Context-sensitive menu: Right-click the Trail box to show the context-sensitive
menu then select [Trail All Clear].
2.22.5 How to temporarily remove all target trails from the display
You can temporarily remove all trails from the display. Trails are removed but are continued internally.
Control Unit: Press the TRAIL key to show [OFF] in the trail time indication.
Trackball module: Click the trail time indication to display [OFF].
2.22.6 Trail stabilization in true motion
True motion trails can be ground stabilized or sea stabilized. The [Trail time] indication
shows current stabilization as [True-G] or [True-S]. To change the stabilization mode,
open the [SPEED] menu and set [SHIP SPEED] to [BT] (ground stabilization) or [WT]
(sea stabilization).
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2.22.7 Target trail attributes on the TRAIL menu
[TRAIL GRAD]: The afterglow of the target trails can be
shown in a single tone or gradual shading.
Monotone
(SINGLE)
[TRAIL COLOR]: The trail color can be selected from the
colors shown in the left figure. This feature is not available
with the IMO or A type.
[TRAIL LEVEL]: The level (intensity) of the afterglow that
extends from radar targets can be adjusted. The higher
the number the greater the intensity of the afterglow.
[OS TRAIL]: Show or hide trail for own ship.
[SUPPRESS TRAIL AROUND OS]: You can prevent the
display of sea clutter in true trails about your ship, to clear
the radar picture.
Note: [SUPPRESS TRAIL AROUND OS] is automatically turned on when [OS TRAIL]
is activated. The possible ON/OFF combinations between [OS TRAIL] and [SUPPRESS TRAIL AROUND OS] are as shown in the table below.
Setting ON/OFF pairings available
OS TRAIL OFF ON OFF ON
SUPPRESS
TRAIL AROUND
OS
Remarks No OS trail - - Setting not
OFF ON ON OFF
Gradual shading
(MULTI)
possible
2.23 Parallel Index (PI) Lines
PI lines are useful for keeping a constant distance between own ship and a coastline or a partner ship when
navigating. Up to six sets of PI lines are available depending on the maximum number of PI lines selected on the
menu.
Control of the orientation and interval of the PI lines is
done from the PI line box, which is at the bottom-left position.
PI line no.
PI line angle
PI line interval
T
PI
lines
Minimize button
PI line status indication (ON, OFF)
PI line reference
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2.23.1 How to display, erase a PI line
How to display, erase a PI line from the Control Unit
Displaying a PI line: Press the INDEX LINE key until desired PI line no. appears.
Erasing a PI line: Press the INDEX LINE key until desired PI line no. appears. Press
and hold down the INDEX LINE key to erase the PI line.
How to display, erase a PI line from the trackball module
Click the PI line no. indication to select a PI line. Click the PI line status indication (ON,
OFF) to display or erase a PI line.
2.23.2 How to adjust PI line orientation, PI line interval
1. If not already displayed, display a PI line.
2. Put the cursor on the PI line angle indication then spin the scrollwheel to set the
angle (000 to 359.9).
3. Put the cursor on the PI line interval indication then spin the scrollwheel to adjust
the PI line interval.
2.23.3 How to select the number of PI lines to display
You can select the number of PI lines to display among 1, 2, 3 or 6.
For all PI lines
1. Open the menu.
2. Select [3 NAV TOOL] and [1 PI LINE] to show the [PI
LINE] menu.
3. Select [2 SET ALL PI LINE] and the desired number of PI
lines among [1], [2], [3] or [6].
4. Close the menu.
For individual PI line
1. Select the PI line no. to set the number of PI lines referring
to paragraph 2.23.1.
2. Right-click the PI line box to show the context-sensitive menu then select [Number
of PI Line].
3. Select the desired number of PI lines among [1], [2], [3] or [6].
Note: The actual number of lines visible can be less depending on line interval.
6
TRUNCATE
2.23.4 How to select the bearing reference for the PI line
PI line bearing reference can be relative to your ship's heading (Relative) or referenced to North (True).
Note: This function is not available with IMO type. The setting is fixed to [True].
1. Open the menu.
2. Select [3 NAV TOOL] and [1 PI LINE] to show the [PI LINE] menu.
3. Select [1 PI LINE BEARING].
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A
4. Select [REL] or [TRUE].
5. Close the menu.
2.23.5 How to select the PI lines orientation
1. Open the menu.
2. Select [3 NAV TOOL] and [1 PI LINE] to show the [PI LINE] menu.
3. Select [3 PI LINE MODE].
4. Select [PARALLEL] or [PERPENDICULAR].
[PARALLEL]: PI lines are displayed in parallel to your ship's heading when PI line
angle is set to 0°.
[PERPENDICULAR]: PI lines are displayed in perpendicular to your ship's heading when PI line angle is set to 0°.
5. Close the menu.
2.23.6 How to reset PI lines
You can automatically return all or selected PI lines to default orientation, 0-degrees
for parallel orientation, 90-degrees for perpendicular orientation. This is faster than doing it manually.
1. Open the menu.
2. Select [3 NAV TOOL] and [1 PI LINE] to show the [PI LINE] menu.
3. Select [4 RESET PI LINE] (reset currently displayed line) or [5 RESET ALL PI
LINE] as appropriate. The confirmation message "Attention: Do you wish to reset
PI No.x line setting?" or "Attention: Do you wish to reset all PI line settings?" appears. Click the [OK] button to reset the PI line(s).
4. Close the menu.
2.23.7 How to adjust PI line length
You can adjust the length of each PI line. This function is available when [2 SET ALL
PI LINE] is set to [1].
1. If not already displayed, display a PI line to adjust the length referring to
paragraph 2.23.1.
2. Open the menu.
3. Select [3 NAV TOOL] and [1 PI LINE] to show the [PI LINE] menu.
4. Select [6 TRUNCATE].
5. Select [ON] in [PI 1 (or 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) TRUNCATE].
MENU
NAV TOOL
PI LINE
← TRUNCATE
1 PI 1 TRUNCATE
OFF / ON
djust the length
forward a PI line.
24.000NM 24.000NM
2 PI 2 TRUNCATE
OFF / ON
Adjust the length
backward a PI line.
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Heading line
Own ship position
PI line
Adjust the length
forward a PI line.
Adjust the length
backward a PI line.
6. Set the length (setting range: 0.000 to 24.000 NM).
7. Close the menu.
2.24 Zoom
The zoom function enlarges an area of interest in the information area (magnification
range: 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0; 2.0 is default). To use the zoom display, right-click the
operational area to show the context-sensitive menu then select [Zoom Set]. Roll the
trackball to put the zoom cursor on the area to zoom. Spin the scrollwheel to change
the magnification then push the left button to confirm the magnification and the position. See the zoom display at the right side of the screen.
Heading line
Own ship position
PI line
Adjust the length
forward a PI line.
Adjust the length
backward a PI line.
Zoomed
echo
Zoom
display
Zoom
cursor
To deactivate the zoom function, right-click the operational area to show the contextsensitive menu then select [Zoom Off].
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2.25 Markers
2.25.1 Heading line
The heading line indicates the ship's heading in all presentation modes. The heading
line is a line from the own ship position to the outer edge of the radar display area and
appears at zero degrees on the bearing scale in head-up mode. It changes its orientation in the north-up and true motion modes according to orientation.
Temporarily erasing the heading line
To temporarily extinguish the heading line (and anything but radar echoes within the
display area) to look at targets existing dead ahead of own ship, push the HL OFF key
on the Control Unit, or click the [HL OFF] button on the InstantAccess bar. Release
the respective control to redisplay the heading line, etc.
2.25.2 Stern marker
The stern marker, which is a dotted line, appears opposite to the heading line and
marks your ship’s stern. To display or erase this marker, do the following:
1. Open the menu then select [5 MAP•MARK] and [1 MARK SETTING].
2. Select [6 STERN MARK] (B type) or [5 STERN MARK] (IMO and A types).
3. Select [ON] or [OFF] as appropriate.
2.25.3 North marker
The north marker appears as a short dashed line. In the head-up mode, the north
marker moves around the bearing scale in accordance with the compass signal.
2.25.4 Own ship marker
The own ship marker is displayed at your ship's position. It can be turned on or off and
its configuration selected from the [MARK SETTING] menu. Two configurations are
available: minimized marker and scaled marker. The scaled marker is scaled according to the length and beam of the vessel. If the beam width or length of the marker (set
at installation) gets smaller than 3 mm, the marker is replaced with the minimized
marker. Ship's dimensions should be entered at installation to use the scaled marker.
Heading line
Antenna
position
Heading line
X
Beam line
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Beam line
Minimized marker
1. Open the menu then select [5 MAP•MARK] and [1 MARK SETTING].
2. Select [4 OWN SHIP MARK] (B type) or [3 OWN SHIP MARK] (IMO and A types).
3. Select [MIN] or [SCALED] as appropriate.
MIN: Show the minimized own ship marker.
SCALED: Show the scaled own ship marker.
Scaled marker
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2.25.5 Vectors
You can show or hide the vector for own ship and reference targets, on the [NAV
TOOL] menu.
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VECTOR COLOR
GRN / BLU / CYA /
MAG / WHT
[OWN SHIP VECTOR] menu
[VECTOR STAB IND]: Turn ON to show
double arrow for ground tracking; single
arrow for water tracking.
[TIME INCREMENTS]: A short horizontal
line can be marked on the own ship vector
in one-minute intervals to show approximate later positions.
[OWN SHIP VECTOR]: Turn vector OFF,
or show ship's heading or course with a
vector.
[VECTOR COLOR]: Set the vector color
for own ship.
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[TARGET VECTOR] menu
[REF TARGET VECTOR]: Turn the vector
for the reference target on or off.
WHT is replaced
with RED with A
and B types.
2.25.6 Barge marker
The length and breadth of the total barge size can be displayed as a simple rectangle
on the radar display. Up to five rows of barges and nine barges per row can be shown.
This feature is available with an installation preset. Set up barge information as follows:
1. Open the menu then select [3 NAV TOOL].
Barge mark
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2. Select [7 BARGE] (B type) or [6 BARGE] (IMO and A
types).
3. Select [1 BARGE MARK].
4. Select [ON] to turn on the barge mark.
5. At [2 BARGE SIZE], enter length (three digits) and width
(two digits) of the total number of barges.
6. Select [3 ARRANGEMENT].
7. Enter the number of barges that will be in front of your
vessel, row by row:
1) Select a barge row.
2) Spin the scrollwheel to set the number of barges in
the row. (The maximum number is nine.) The numerical indication to the right
of the squares changes with scrollwheel operation.
3) Push the left button to confirm your selection. The squares on the row are
“filled” according to the number of barges selected at step 2.
8. Close the menu.
The radar display now shows the barge mark on the display.
2.25.7 Antenna marker
The antenna marker appears as a blue cross at the antenna location. The marker can
be shown or hidden as follows:
1. Open the menu then select [5 MAP•MARK] and [1 MARK SETTING].
2. Select [5 ANTENNA MARK] (B type) or [4 ANTENNA MARK] (IMO and A types).
3. Select [ON] or [OFF] as appropriate.
2.25.8 Cursor
The cursor measures the range and bearing to an object, selects menu items, selects
location for mark entry, etc. For the B-type radar, you can select cursor attributes
(bearing reference, range unit and size for the cursor) on the [CURSOR] menu in the
[NAV TOOL] menu. For the IMO- and A-type radars you can select only the cursor
bearing reference, with [EBL•CURSOR BEARING] in the [EBL•VRM•CURSOR] menu
of the [NAV TOOL] menu.
[CURSOR BEARING]: Show cursor bearing reference in
true or relative.
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[CURSOR RANGE]: Show the cursor range indication in the
NM, SM, km or kyd. Not available with either IMO- or A-type
radar.
[CURSOR SIZE]: Select the cursor size for small or large.
The large cursor covers the entire echo area. Not available
with either IMO- or A-type radar.
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2.26 How to Adjust Brilliance of Screen Data
You can adjust the relative brilliance levels of various markers and alphanumeric readouts displayed on the screen.
1. Right-click the [BRILL] button on the InstantAccess bar then select [Brill Menu].
[BRIGHTNESS] menu, page 2
[BRIGHTNESS] menu, page 1
2. Click the brilliance adjustment bar of the item to adjust.
Page 1 Page 2
Item Adjust brightness of Item Adjust brigtness of
[1 CONTROL PANEL] backlighting of keys on
Control Unit
[2 CHARACTER] Alphanumeric charac-
ters
[3 CURSOR] Cursor [3 PI LINE] PI lines
[4 ECHO] Radar echoes [4 TT SYMBOL] TT symbols, AZ area,
[5 TRAIL] Target trails [5 AIS SYMBOL] AIS symbols, AIS vec-
[6 HL] Heading line, stern line [6 MARK] Radar map marks,
[7 OS SYMBOL] Own ship symbol,
barge mark, antenna
mark, own ship track,
own ship vector
[8 RING] Fixed range rings
[9 BEARING CURSOR] Bearing cursor
[1 EBL] EBLs, blind sector
[2 VRM] VRMs
TT vector, TT past
posn
tor, AIS past posn
route, waypoint/MOB
mark, anchor watch,
drop1/2, zoom, north
mark, user chart
[7 CHART] Chart-related objects
3. Spin the scrollwheel to set brilliance level.
4. Close the menu.
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2.27 Watch Alert
The watch alert provides a flashing visual alert at regular intervals to remind you to monitor the radar picture for safety or
other purposes.
To enable the watch alert, open the [8 INITIAL SETTING]
menu followed by the [4 ALERT] menu. Select [1 WATCH
ALERT] and set desired watch interval. The [Watch] box appears at the bottom-left position. (The watch interval can also
be selected from the [Watch] box when the watch alert feature is active. Right-click the time indication in the [Watch] box to show a drop-down
list of watch intervals. Select a watch interval from the list.)
Watch box
T
The timer counts down from the interval set and when the time interval elapses;
• the buzzer sounds
• the visual alert 500 “Watch Alert” flashes in yellow in the [Alert] box
• the watch alert timer freezes at "0:00."
Stop the flashing visual alert with the ALARM ACK key on the Control Unit or click the
[Alert] box. If the alert is not acknowledged within one minute, the alert category
changes to “warning” (the Alert 500 flashes in red in the [Alert] box and the buzzer
sounds).
After the alert is acknowledged the count-down sequence is repeated.
Note: The countdown can be restarted, before the count reaches 0:00, by clicking the
countdown indication in the watch box.
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