Furuno FAR-3210, FAR-3220, FAR-3220-NXT, FAR-3230S, FAR-3230S-SSD Operators Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

CHART RADAR

FAR-3210
FAR-3220
FAR-3220-NXT
FAR-3230S
FAR-3230S-SSD
FAR-3310
FAR-3320
FAR-3320-NXT
FAR-3330S
FAR-3330S-SSD
FAR-3320W
FAR-3330SW
FAR-3210-BB
FAR-3220-BB
FAR-3220-NXT-BB
FAR-3230S-BB
FAR-3230S-SSD-BB
FAR-3220W-BB

Model

FAR-3230SW-BB

(Product Name: MARINE RADAR)

www.furuno.com

9-52 Ashihara-cho,

A:NOV

2021

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B9:FEB.29, 2024

Pub. No.

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Nishinomiya, 662-8580, JAPAN

・FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer

All rights reserved.

REFU

FAR-3000series

Printed in Japan

OME-36162-B9

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

Cd

Ni-Cd Pb

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 instructions in this manual.
Wrong operation or maintenance can void 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 the 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
void the warranty.

• The following concern acts as our importer in Europe, as defined in DECISION No 768/2008/EC.

- Name: FURUNO EUROPE B.V.

- Address: Siriusstraat 86, 5015 BT, Tilburg, The Netherlands

• The following concern acts as our importer in UK, as defined in SI 2016/1025 as amended SI 2019/

470.

- Name: FURUNO (UK) LTD.

- Address: West Building Penner Road Havant Hampshire PO9 1QY, U.K.

• All brand, product names, trademarks, registered trademarks, and service marks belong to their
respective holders.

• Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation of the USA and other countries.

• InstantAccess bar is a trademark of FURUNO Electric Co., Ltd.

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. If a battery is used, tape the + and - terminals of the 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.

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

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The operator must read the safety instructions before attempting to operate the equipment.

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

2

are given in the table

below.

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.

100W/m

2

Radar model

FAR-3220/
FAR-3320/
FAR-3220-BB

FAR-3210/
FAR-3310/
FAR-3210-BB

FAR-3230S/
FAR-3330S/
FAR-3230S-BB

FAR-3330SW/
FAR-3230SW-BB

FAR-3320W/
FAR-3220W-BB

Transceiver Magnetron

Antenna

10W/m

2

50W/m2

Warning, Caution Prohibitive Action

Mandatory Action

Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

RTR-105

FNE1201

XN12CF

XN20CF

XN24CF

RTR-106

MG5436

XN12CF

XN20CF

XN24CF

RTR-108

MG5436

XN20CF

XN24CF

RTR-107

MG5223F

SN36CF

RTR-109

MG5223F

SN36CF

Magnetron radar

100W/m

2

Radar model

FAR-3230S-SSD/
FAR-3330S-SSD/
FAR-3230S-SSD-BB

Transceiver

Antenna

10W/m

2

50W/m2

RT R - 111

SN24CF

Solid state radar

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

0.5 m 4.6 m

0.6 m 1.4 m 4.4 m

0.4 m 0.9 m 3.0 m

0.3 m

0.6 m 2.5 m

1.3 m

2.7 m 9.5 m

1.0 m

1.7 m 6.8 m

0.7 m

1.3 m 5.5 m

N/A 0.26 m 2.3 m

0.5 m

1.2 m 5.5 m

0.3 m

0.9 m 4.0 m

XN24CF

XN30CF

1.7 m

2.4 m

1.4 m

2.1 m 3.4 m

3.8 m

0.3 m

0.24 m

0.19 m

0.7 m

0.32 m

0.29 m

3.3 m

1.9 m

1.6 m

FAR-3220-NXT/
FAR-3320-NXT/
FAR-3220-NXT-BB

RTR-123

XN24CF

XN12CF

XN20CF

SN30CF

N/A

N/A

N/A

SN36CF

N/A

N/A

1.0 m

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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)

Handle the LCD carefully.

The LCD is made of glass, which can
cause injury if broken.

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: 86-003-1011-3
Code No.: 100-236-233-10

Name: Warning Sticker
Type: 0
Code No.:

3-142-3201-0

100-266-890

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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD............................................................................................................... xviii

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS..................................................................................... xxii

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW.................................................................................1-1

1.1 Radar Control Unit RCU-025......................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Radar Control Unit RCU-025 description .......................................................1-1

1.1.2 Operator fitness..............................................................................................1-3

1.2 Trackball Control Unit RCU-026.................................................................................1-4

1.2.1 Trackball Control Unit RCU-026 description ..................................................1-4

1.2.2 Operator fitness..............................................................................................1-4

1.3 Processor Unit EC-3000.............................................................................................1-5

1.4 How to Turn the System On/Off .................................................................................1-6

1.5 How to Select a Color Palette.....................................................................................1-7

1.6 How to Adjust the Display Brilliance, Control Unit Backlighting..................................1-8

1.6.1 Manual brilliance adjustment..........................................................................1-8

1.6.2 Control unit backlighting .................................................................................1-9

1.7 Display Modes..........................................................................................................1-10

1.7.1 How to select a display mode.......................................................................1-10

1.7.2 Limitations when using the chart radar mode...............................................1-10

1.7.3 Limitations when using Back-up ECDIS mode.............................................1-10

1.8 Display Screens........................................................................................................1-11

1.8.1 Radar display ...............................................................................................1-11

1.8.2 Chart radar display .......................................................................................1-13

1.8.3 Chart display ................................................................................................1-14

1.9 Status Bar.................................................................................................................1-15

1.9.1 Status bar for radar, chart radar mode .........................................................1-15

1.9.2 How to operate the buttons, slider bars on the Status bar ...........................1-16

1.10 InstantAccess Bar

1.10.1 How to operate the buttons, slider bars on the InstantAccess bar

1.11 Sensor Information, Datum Box ...............................................................................1-20

1.12 Menu Overview.........................................................................................................1-21

1.12.1 Basic menu operation...................................................................................1-21

1.12.2 Menu history feature.....................................................................................1-22

1.12.3 How to enter numeric data ...........................................................................1-23

1.12.4 How to enter alphanumeric character data ..................................................1-23

1.13 Context-Sensitive Menus in the Radar Mode...........................................................1-24

1.13.1 Context-sensitive menus available with buttons and boxes .........................1-24

1.13.2 Context-sensitive menus in the display area in the radar and chart radar

modes...........................................................................................................1-26

1.14 Cursor Position.........................................................................................................1-27

1.15 How to Select Sensor Settings.................................................................................1-27

1.16 How to Enter Ship Speed .........................................................................................1-28

1.17 How to Enter Heading ..............................................................................................1-30

1.18 How to Mark MOB Position ......................................................................................1-31

1.19 How to Offset Position..............................................................................................1-32

1.20 How to Select Time Format, Set Local Time............................................................1-32

1.21 How to Take a Screenshot of the Display ................................................................1-33

1.22 The Settings Menu ...................................................................................................1-33

1.23 User Profiles for Radar, Chart Radar .......................................................................1-33

1.23.1 How to create a profile .................................................................................1-33

1.23.2 How to disable a profile ................................................................................1-33

1.23.3 How to activate a profile ...............................................................................1-34

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™

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1.23.4 How to restore a profile to the default settings............................................. 1-34

1.23.5 How to change the settings on the current display to the recommended

settings......................................................................................................... 1-34

1.24 How to View Chart Software Version No., Chart System Information, and

Operator's Manual.................................................................................................... 1-37

1.25 Tips (operational guidance) .....................................................................................1-38

1.26 Printer Information....................................................................................................1-38

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

2.5.3 How to use the BERTHING STC function...................................................... 2-5

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...............................................................................................................2-8

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 ....................................................2-9

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........................................................................................................................ 2-11

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 ....................................................................2-15

2.13.3 How to restore a user customized echo to the saved settings..................... 2-17

2.13.4 How to restore a user customized echo to the factory default settings........ 2-17

2.14 How to Suppress Second-trace Echoes .................................................................. 2-17

2.15 Presentation Modes .................................................................................................2-18

2.15.1 How to select a presentation mode.............................................................. 2-18

2.15.2 Description of presentation modes...............................................................2-19

2.15.3 How to reset the course-up automatically.................................................... 2-21

2.15.4 How to scroll the display in true motion mode (B-type only) ........................2-21

2.16 How to Select the Range Scale ............................................................................... 2-21

2.17 How to Measure the Range to a Target................................................................... 2-22

2.17.1 How to measure the range by using a VRM ................................................ 2-22

2.17.2 How to set VRM attributes ........................................................................... 2-23

2.18 How to Measure the Bearing to a Target .................................................................2-24

2.18.1 How to measure the bearing........................................................................ 2-24

2.18.2 How to select bearing reference .................................................................. 2-25

2.19 Collision Assessment by Offset EBL........................................................................2-25

2.19.1 How to assess risk of collision ....................................................................2-25

2.19.2 Point of reference for origin point of offset EBL ........................................... 2-26

2.20 How to Measure the Range and Bearing Between Two Targets............................. 2-27

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2.21 How to Off-center the Display...................................................................................2-28

2.22 Target Trails .............................................................................................................2-29

2.22.1 Target trails-related indications ....................................................................2-29

2.22.2 True or relative target trails ..........................................................................2-29

2.22.3 Trail time.......................................................................................................2-30

2.22.4 How to reset target trails ..............................................................................2-30

2.22.5 How to temporarily remove all target trails from the display.........................2-30

2.22.6 Trail stabilization in true motion....................................................................2-30

2.22.7 Target trail attributes on the TRAIL menu ....................................................2-31

2.23 Parallel Index (PI) Lines ...........................................................................................2-32

2.23.1 How to display, erase a PI line .....................................................................2-32

2.23.2 How to enable/disable PI lines .....................................................................2-32

2.23.3 How to adjust PI line orientation, PI line interval ..........................................2-33

2.23.4 How to select the number of PI lines to display............................................2-33

2.23.5 How to select the bearing reference for the PI line ......................................2-33

2.23.6 How to select the PI lines orientation ...........................................................2-34

2.23.7 How to reset PI lines ....................................................................................2-34

2.23.8 How to adjust PI line length..........................................................................2-35

2.24 Zoom ........................................................................................................................2-36

2.25 Markers.....................................................................................................................2-37

2.25.1 Heading line .................................................................................................2-37

2.25.2 Stern marker.................................................................................................2-37

2.25.3 North marker ................................................................................................2-37

2.25.4 Own ship marker ..........................................................................................2-37

2.25.5 Vectors .........................................................................................................2-38

2.25.6 Barge marker................................................................................................2-38

2.25.7 Antenna marker............................................................................................2-39

2.25.8 Cursor...........................................................................................................2-39

2.25.9 Curved EBL ..................................................................................................2-40

2.25.10Display predictor...........................................................................................2-40

2.26 How to Adjust Brilliance of Screen Data...................................................................2-41

2.27 Watch Alert...............................................................................................................2-42

2.28 Information Box ........................................................................................................2-43

2.28.1 Information box contents ..............................................................................2-43

2.28.2 How to show the information box .................................................................2-45

2.28.3 How to turn NAV data on/off.........................................................................2-45

2.28.4 How to output data to the wave analysis software (option) ..........................2-47

2.29 Interswitch ................................................................................................................2-48

2.29.1 Displaying antenna information ....................................................................2-48

2.29.2 How to preset antenna and display combinations........................................2-49

2.29.3 How to select an antenna.............................................................................2-51

2.29.4 How to revert to own antenna ......................................................................2-51

2.30 Dual Radar ...............................................................................................................2-51

2.30.1 How to enable or disable the dual radar display ..........................................2-52

2.30.2 Operating considerations for the dual radar display.....................................2-52

2.31 Performance Monitor................................................................................................2-54

2.32 Magnetron Reset (For A- and B-types) ....................................................................2-56

2.33 CCRP (Common Consistent Reference Point).........................................................2-57

2.34 Drop Mark.................................................................................................................2-59

2.34.1 How to show, hide the drop mark box ..........................................................2-59

2.34.2 How to inscribe a drop mark.........................................................................2-59

2.34.3 Drop mark bearing reference .......................................................................2-59

2.34.4 How to erase a drop mark ............................................................................2-60

2.35 Anchor Watch...........................................................................................................2-60

2.36 SART........................................................................................................................2-61

2.36.1 What is an SART?........................................................................................2-61

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2.36.2 How to receive an SART.............................................................................. 2-61

2.37 Doppler Feature (X-band Solid State Radars only)..................................................2-62

2.38 Alert Box, Alert List...................................................................................................2-63

2.38.1 Alert box....................................................................................................... 2-63

2.38.2 Alert list ........................................................................................................ 2-63

2.39 Echo Area ................................................................................................................ 2-64

2.40 Echo Color ............................................................................................................... 2-64

2.41 Icing Prevention ....................................................................................................... 2-64

2.42 Shuttle Ferry.............................................................................................................2-65

2.43 Chart Radar Functions............................................................................................. 2-66

2.43.1 How to switch between radar and chart radar modes.................................. 2-66

2.43.2 How to show or hide chart objects ...............................................................2-67

2.43.3 How to create and recall custom sets of chart display objects..................... 2-69

2.43.4 Chart database information.......................................................................... 2-70

2.43.5 How to set value for shallow contour, safety depth, safety contour and

deep contour ................................................................................................ 2-70

2.43.6 How to select the chart color and tone......................................................... 2-71

2.43.7 Chart scale indications................................................................................. 2-71

2.43.8 Chart status.................................................................................................. 2-71

2.43.9 Chart alert function....................................................................................... 2-71

2.43.10Notes details ................................................................................................ 2-73

2.44 Radar Observation................................................................................................... 2-74

2.44.1 General ........................................................................................................ 2-74

2.44.2 False echoes................................................................................................ 2-75

2.44.3 RACON ........................................................................................................2-77

2.44.4 Radar Target Enhancer (RTE)..................................................................... 2-77

2.44.5 Solid state radar........................................................................................... 2-78

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)...................................... 3-7

3.6.1 How to cancel tracking on individual tracked targets .....................................3-7

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........................................................................................3-9

3.8 How to Display TT Data ...........................................................................................3-10

3.8.1 How to display target data for individual TT................................................. 3-10

3.8.2 TT pop-up information.................................................................................. 3-11

3.8.3 Target list ..................................................................................................... 3-12

3.9 Vector Modes ........................................................................................................... 3-13

3.9.1 Description of vectors...................................................................................3-13

3.9.2 Vector motion and length ............................................................................. 3-15

3.10 Past Position Display ............................................................................................... 3-15

3.10.1 How to enable/disable the past position display, select past position

reference......................................................................................................3-16

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3.10.2 Past position points ......................................................................................3-16

3.11 How to Enter Set and Drift........................................................................................3-16

3.12 TT CPA/TCPA Alarm................................................................................................3-17

3.12.1 How to set the CPA and TCPA limits ...........................................................3-17

3.12.2 How to enable, disable the TT CPA/TCPA alarm.........................................3-17

3.12.3 How to acknowledge the TT CPA/TCPA alarm............................................3-17

3.13 TT Lost Target Alert..................................................................................................3-19

3.13.1 How to enable, disable the TT lost target alert.............................................3-19

3.13.2 How to set the TT lost target filter ................................................................3-19

3.14 Trial Maneuver..........................................................................................................3-20

3.14.1 Types of trial maneuvers ..............................................................................3-20

3.14.2 How to do a trial maneuver ..........................................................................3-21

3.14.3 How to terminate a trial maneuver ...............................................................3-24

3.15 TT Simulation Mode .................................................................................................3-25

3.16 TT Alerts...................................................................................................................3-26

3.17 How to Set a Target Name (B-types only)................................................................3-26

3.17.1 How to enable the target name feature ........................................................3-26

3.17.2 How to set up preset names.........................................................................3-27

3.17.3 How to assign a name to a target.................................................................3-28

3.18 Criteria for Selecting Targets for Tracking................................................................3-29

3.19 Factors Affecting Target Tracking ............................................................................3-30

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

4.3 AIS Symbols...............................................................................................................4-3

4.4 How to Filter AIS Targets ...........................................................................................4-6

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

4.5.1 How to activate specific target........................................................................4-6

4.5.2 How to automatically activate targets.............................................................4-7

4.6 How to Sleep Targets.................................................................................................4-7

4.6.1 How to sleep an activated AIS target .............................................................4-7

4.6.2 How to sleep all activated AIS targets............................................................4-8

4.7 How to Display AIS Target Data.................................................................................4-8

4.7.1 AIS pop-up information...................................................................................4-8

4.7.2 Basic AIS target data......................................................................................4-8

4.7.3 Expanded AIS data ......................................................................................4-10

4.8 AIS CPA/TCPA Alarm ..............................................................................................4-11

4.9 AIS Symbol Brilliance ...............................................................................................4-11

4.10 AIS Symbol Color .....................................................................................................4-12

4.11 AIS Lost Targets.......................................................................................................4-12

4.11.1 How to enable, disable the AIS lost target alert ...........................................4-12

4.11.2 How to set the AIS lost target filter ...............................................................4-13

4.12 How to Display AIS Target Past Positions................................................................4-13

4.12.1 How to enable/disable the past position display, select past position

reference ......................................................................................................4-13

4.12.2 Past position points ......................................................................................4-14

4.13 How to Display True or Relative Speed Vectors ......................................................4-14

4.14 Association of TT and AIS Targets...........................................................................4-14

4.14.1 How to select association method................................................................4-14

4.14.2 How to set the conditions for association .....................................................4-15

4.15 Voyage Data.............................................................................................................4-15

4.16 AIS Messages ..........................................................................................................4-16

4.16.1 How to create and transmit a new AIS message .........................................4-17

4.16.2 How to transmit a saved AIS message ........................................................4-17

4.16.3 How to display received AIS messages .......................................................4-18

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4.17 How to View Own Ship Data .................................................................................... 4-19

4.18 Other AIS Features ..................................................................................................4-19

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

5.9.3

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

5.13.2 How to erase track .......................................................................................5-14

5.14 Route Display...........................................................................................................5-14

5.15 User Chart Display................................................................................................... 5-15

How to copy radar map marks and lines within an area to another map file
How to copy all radar map marks and lines in a map file to another map file

........ 5-7

...... 5-8

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....................................................................................................... 6-4

6.1.3 InstantAccess bar™....................................................................................... 6-6

6.1.4 Sensor information box .................................................................................. 6-9

6.1.5 Own ship functions box................................................................................ 6-10

6.1.6 Route information box.................................................................................. 6-11

6.1.7 Overlay/NAV Tools box................................................................................ 6-12

6.1.8 Alert box....................................................................................................... 6-12

6.1.9 Permanent warning box ............................................................................... 6-12

6.1.10 EBL, VRM boxes.......................................................................................... 6-12

6.1.11 North mark ................................................................................................... 6-13

6.1.12 Context-sensitive menus.............................................................................. 6-13

6.1.13 How to enter alphanumeric data ..................................................................6-14

6.2 How to Select a Display Mode .................................................................................6-15

6.3 How to Select the Chart Operating Mode ................................................................ 6-16

6.4 How to Select the Chart Scale .................................................................................6-16

6.5 How to Select the Presentation Mode......................................................................6-17

6.6 Cursor Position Box ................................................................................................. 6-18

6.7 The Silent Mode....................................................................................................... 6-18

6.8 True Motion Reset....................................................................................................6-19

6.9 How to Control Route and User Charts in Voyage Navigation and Voyage

Planning Modes ....................................................................................................... 6-20

6.10 How to Use the VRM and EBL.................................................................................6-21

6.10.1 How to hide/show an EBL, VRM.................................................................. 6-21

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6.10.2 How to measure the range and bearing .......................................................6-21

6.10.3 How to select bearing reference...................................................................6-21

6.10.4 EBL, VRM functions available with the context-sensitive menu...................6-22

6.10.5 How to select the calculation method for EBL and VRM..............................6-23

6.11 Split Screen ..............................................................................................................6-24

6.11.1 How to activate, deactivate the split screen .................................................6-24

6.11.2 Function availability ......................................................................................6-24

6.11.3 Split screen usage characteristics................................................................6-25

6.12 Datum.......................................................................................................................6-25

6.12.1 General.........................................................................................................6-25

6.12.2 Paper charts .................................................................................................6-25

6.12.3 Electronic sea charts ....................................................................................6-25

6.12.4 Positioning devices and datum.....................................................................6-25

6.12.5 Chart radar and datum .................................................................................6-26

6.13 How to Select Sensor Settings.................................................................................6-26

6.14 How to Enter Ship Speed .........................................................................................6-27

6.15 How to Enter Heading ..............................................................................................6-29

6.16 Set up Before Departure...........................................................................................6-30

6.16.1 Updates before departure ............................................................................6-30

6.16.2 Create or update a route ..............................................................................6-32

6.16.3 How to check and prepare the route, user chart to monitor .........................6-33

6.16.4 Check configuration of navigation sensors...................................................6-36

6.16.5 How to reset odometer and trip meter..........................................................6-37

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 Update ENC Chart Manufacturer Info ............................................................7-6

7.5 How to Install C-MAP Charts......................................................................................7-7

7.5.1 How to register the eToken ............................................................................7-7

7.5.2 How to install the C-MAP database................................................................7-7

7.5.3 How to install C-MAP licenses .......................................................................7-9

7.5.4 How to generate and order an update file ....................................................7-10

7.5.5 How to apply the update file .........................................................................7-10

7.5.6 How to check license status .........................................................................7-11

7.6 How to Delete a C-MAP Database...........................................................................7-11

7.7 How to Export a List of Charts..................................................................................7-11

7.8 How to Export a List of Specific Licenses.................................................................7-11

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...............................................................................7-17

7.13.2 How to view status of chart cells ..................................................................7-19

7.14 How to Open Charts.................................................................................................7-19

7.15 How to Print Chart List, Cell Status List....................................................................7-20

7.15.1 How to print the chart list..............................................................................7-20

7.15.2 How to show the cell status list ....................................................................7-21

7.16 How to Delete Charts ...............................................................................................7-22

7.17 How to Show Publishers Notes for ENC Charts.......................................................7-22

7.18 How to Find the Chart Type......................................................................................7-23

7.19 How to Update ENC, C-MAP Charts Manually.........................................................7-23

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7.19.1 How to insert update symbols...................................................................... 7-24

7.19.2 How to copy objects from an official chart and insert them.......................... 7-25

7.19.3 How to ignore chart objects..........................................................................7-25

7.19.4 How to delete (hide) a chart object .............................................................. 7-26

7.19.5 How to modify existing update symbols....................................................... 7-26

7.19.6 How to review a chart object........................................................................ 7-26

7.19.7 How to remove all manual update data........................................................7-27

7.20 How to Synchronize Chart Data...............................................................................7-27

7.20.1 How to select the units to synchronize......................................................... 7-28

7.20.2 How to check synchronization status........................................................... 7-28

7.20.3 Manual updates and synchronization...........................................................7-29

7.21 How to Reconvert All SENC Charts ......................................................................... 7-30

7.22 How to Manage Gate-1 Charts ................................................................................ 7-30

7.22.1 How to select the chart type(s) to install ...................................................... 7-30

7.22.2 How to install charts and licenses................................................................ 7-31

7.22.3 How to order licenses...................................................................................7-31

7.23 How to Delete Chart Data ........................................................................................7-32

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 .......................................................... 8-6

8.3.1 General page ................................................................................................. 8-6

8.3.2 Tracking page ................................................................................................ 8-7

8.3.3 Route page ....................................................................................................8-9

8.3.4 Mariner page................................................................................................ 8-10

8.3.5 Targets page................................................................................................8-11

8.4 Control of Predefined IMO Chart Display Settings................................................... 8-12

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

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 set Display date and Update Review dates .......................................9-4

9.2.3 About chart viewing date dependency of S57 standard................................. 9-5

9.2.4 How to approve and highlight S57 chart updates .......................................... 9-6

9.3 Symbology Used in S57 Charts .................................................................................9-7

9.3.1 Presentation library used for S57 chart features............................................ 9-7

9.4 How to Find Information About S57 Chart Objects ....................................................9-8

9.5 Admiralty Information Overlay (AIO) ..........................................................................9-9

9.5.1 Installation...................................................................................................... 9-9

9.5.2 How to display the AIO...................................................................................9-9

9.5.3 Catalog of AIO cells ..................................................................................... 9-10

9.5.4 How to find AIO chart object information......................................................9-10

9.5.5 How to select the information to display.......................................................9-11

10. C-MAP CHARTS..................................................................................................10-1

10.1 How to Register the System at C-MAP.................................................................... 10-1

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10.2 How to Order Charts.................................................................................................10-1

10.3 How to Apply for Licenses........................................................................................10-1

10.4 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................10-2

10.5 Chart Display............................................................................................................10-2

10.5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................10-2

10.6 Permanent Warnings................................................................................................10-3

10.7 Notice to Mariners (NM) ...........................................................................................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 Chart object related settings.........................................................................11-3

11.2 How to Activate Own Ship Look-ahead Area ...........................................................11-4

11.3 Route Planning.........................................................................................................11-5

11.3.1 Chart alerts for route planning......................................................................11-5

12. ROUTES ..............................................................................................................12-1

12.1 Route Planning Overview.........................................................................................12-1

12.2 Main Menu for Route Planning.................................................................................12-2

12.3 How Route Data is Synced.......................................................................................12-2

12.4 How to Create a New Route.....................................................................................12-4

12.4.1 How to use the Waypoints page...................................................................12-6

12.4.2 How to use the User Chart page ..................................................................12-7

12.4.3 How to use the Optimize page .....................................................................12-8

12.4.4 How to use the Alert Parameters page ........................................................12-8

12.4.5 How to use the Check Results page ..........................................................12-11

12.5 How to Modify an Existing Route............................................................................12-11

12.5.1 How to change waypoint position...............................................................12-11

12.5.2 How to change other waypoint data ...........................................................12-12

12.5.3 How to add a new waypoint at the end of a route ......................................12-12

12.5.4 How to insert a waypoint ............................................................................12-12

12.5.5 How to delete a waypoint ...........................................................................12-12

12.5.6 Geometry check of route ............................................................................12-13

12.6 SAR Operations......................................................................................................12-14

12.7 Route Bank.............................................................................................................12-17

12.8 Route Optimization.................................................................................................12-18

12.8.1 Available route optimization strategies.......................................................12-18

12.8.2 How to optimize a route..............................................................................12-19

12.8.3 How to plan a speed profile........................................................................12-20

12.9 How to Import Routes.............................................................................................12-21

12.9.1 How to import FMD-3x00, FCR-2xx9, FAR-3xx0 route data ......................12-21

12.9.2 How to import FEA-2x07 route data ...........................................................12-21

12.9.3 How to import RTZ, CSV, ASCII format route data ....................................12-22

12.10How to Export Route Data .....................................................................................12-23

12.10.1How to export FAR-3xx0 route data ...........................................................12-23

12.10.2How to export route data in RTZ, CSV, ASCII format ................................12-23

12.11How to Delete Routes............................................................................................12-24

12.12How to Transfer Routes.........................................................................................12-25

12.12.1How to turn route transfer on/off.................................................................12-25

12.12.2How to send and receive monitored routes................................................12-26

12.12.3How to send and receive planned routes ...................................................12-27

12.13Reports ..................................................................................................................12-28

13. USER CHARTS ................................................................................................... 13-1

13.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................13-1

13.1.1 Objects of user charts ..................................................................................13-1

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13.2 How User Charts are Synced...................................................................................13-2

13.3 How to Create a User Chart.....................................................................................13-4

13.4 How to Edit Objects on a User Chart .......................................................................13-8

13.5 How to Delete Objects from a User Chart................................................................13-9

13.6 How to Copy User Chart Objects............................................................................. 13-9

13.7 How to Select the User Chart Objects to Display...................................................13-10

13.8 How to Import User Chart Data..............................................................................13-10

13.8.1 How to import user chart data from other units.......................................... 13-10

13.8.2 How to import a user chart created with ECDIS FEA-2x07........................13-11

13.8.3 How to import RTZ format user charts....................................................... 13-12

13.9 How to Export User Chart Data..............................................................................13-12

13.9.1 How to export user chart data created on the FMD-3x00 ..........................13-12

13.9.2 How to export RTZ format user chart data................................................. 13-12

13.10How to Delete User Charts....................................................................................13-13

13.11User Chart Reports................................................................................................13-13

13.12How to Select the User Chart(s) to Use in Route Monitoring ................................13-17

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).........................................................14-4

14.3 How to Select What Parts of a Route to Display...................................................... 14-4

14.4 How to View Waypoint Information ..........................................................................14-5

14.5 How to View User Chart Information Linked Monitoring Route................................14-6

14.6 How to View User Chart Object Information in Route Monitoring ............................14-6

14.7 How to Change Monitored Route to Planned Route................................................ 14-7

14.8 How to Use Instant Track to Return to or Deviate from Monitored Route................ 14-7

14.8.1 Safe off track mode...................................................................................... 14-8

14.8.2 Back to track mode ...................................................................................... 14-9

14.8.3 Instant track messages ..............................................................................14-10

14.8.4 Instant track details ....................................................................................14-11

14.8.5 How to monitor, stop monitoring an instant track route.............................. 14-11

14.8.6 How to change a monitored route when following an instant track route

(safe off track mode only)...........................................................................14-12

14.8.7 Button label and unit state..........................................................................14-13

14.9 How to Share Route During Route Monitoring.......................................................14-13

15. NAVIGATION TOOLS..........................................................................................15-1

15.1 How to Access the NAV Tools in the Overlay/NAV Tools Box................................. 15-1

15.2 Radar Overlay.......................................................................................................... 15-2

15.2.1 How to show the radar overlay.....................................................................15-3

15.2.2 Error Between Radar Echo Image and Chart .............................................. 15-3

15.2.3 Error Sources for Radar Echo Image and TT Mismatch.............................. 15-4

15.3 Parallel Index (PI) Lines ........................................................................................... 15-5

15.3.1 How to activate, deactivate PI lines ............................................................. 15-5

15.3.2 PI line bearing reference.............................................................................. 15-5

15.3.3 Number of PI lines to display ....................................................................... 15-5

15.3.4 PI line mode .................................................................................................15-5

15.3.5 How to adjust PI line orientation, PI line interval.......................................... 15-6

15.3.6 How to reset the PI lines ..............................................................................15-6

15.3.7 How to adjust PI line length..........................................................................15-7

15.4 Look-ahead .............................................................................................................. 15-7

15.5 Ring.......................................................................................................................... 15-8

15.6 Predictor................................................................................................................... 15-9

15.7 Anchor Watch.........................................................................................................15-10

15.8 UKC (Under Keel Clearance).................................................................................15-11

15.8.1 UKC overview ............................................................................................ 15-11

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15.8.2 How to set UKC..........................................................................................15-12

15.8.3 UKC window...............................................................................................15-12

15.9 Curved EBL ............................................................................................................15-13

15.10Divider....................................................................................................................15-14

15.10.1How to use the divider................................................................................15-14

15.10.2Usage characteristics, limitations ...............................................................15-15

15.10.3How to deactivate and erase the divider ....................................................15-15

15.10.4How to select the calculation method for the divider ..................................15-16

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..................................................................................................16-13

16.8.1 How to align position ..................................................................................16-13

16.8.2 How to cancel position alignment...............................................................16-13

16.9 Wind Sensor...........................................................................................................16-13

16.10Depth Sensor.........................................................................................................16-15

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 ................................................................17-4

17.2.2 How to delete received Navtex messages ...................................................17-5

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...............18-6

18.2.5 How to sleep all activated targets.................................................................18-6

18.2.6 How to set the AIS lost target filter ...............................................................18-7

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

19. RECORDING FUNCTIONS ................................................................................. 19-1

19.1 How to Record User, Position Events ......................................................................19-1

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19.1.1 User events.................................................................................................. 19-1

19.1.2 Position events............................................................................................. 19-3

19.2 Details Log ...............................................................................................................19-6

19.3 Voyage Log.............................................................................................................. 19-7

19.3.1 How to set conditions of logging .................................................................. 19-9

19.4 Chart Usage Log ...................................................................................................... 19-9

19.5 Danger Targets Log ...............................................................................................19-10

19.5.1 How to filter the danger targets log ............................................................19-11

19.6 Route Transfer Log ................................................................................................19-12

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 Emergency, Alarm or Warning........ 20-5

20.4 How to Acknowledge an Emergency, Alarm or Warning ......................................... 20-5

20.5 Alert List ................................................................................................................... 20-7

20.6 Alert Log.................................................................................................................20-10

20.7 Alert Reception from Connected Sensors.............................................................. 20-11

21. PARAMETERS.....................................................................................................21-1

21.1 Ship and Route Parameters.....................................................................................21-1

21.2 Forwarding Distances .............................................................................................. 21-2

21.3 Cost Parameters ......................................................................................................21-3

21.4 Instant Track Parameters.........................................................................................21-4

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 ............................................................................................................22-9

22.7 Customize ..............................................................................................................22-10

22.8 Display Test ........................................................................................................... 22-11

22.9 Keyboard Test........................................................................................................22-12

22.10Screenshots...........................................................................................................22-14

22.10.1How to export screenshots.........................................................................22-15

22.10.2How to delete screenshots......................................................................... 22-15

22.10.3How to print screenshots............................................................................22-15

22.11User Default...........................................................................................................22-16

22.12CCRP .................................................................................................................... 22-17

23. COMMON REFERENCE SYSTEM ......................................................................23-1

23.1 Installation of the System......................................................................................... 23-1

23.2 Accuracy of the System ........................................................................................... 23-1

24. CONNING (optional specification)/MINI CONNING/SIDE CONNING ..............24-1

24.1 Conning Display....................................................................................................... 24-1

24.2 Conning Display Examples ......................................................................................24-3

24.3 Mini Conning Display ............................................................................................. 24-11

24.4 Side Conning Display (landscape monitor only) ....................................................24-12

25. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................25-1

25.1 Maintenance.............................................................................................................25-2

25.2 How to Replace the Fuses....................................................................................... 25-3

25.3 Trackball Maintenance............................................................................................. 25-4

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25.4 How to Clean and Replace the Air Inlet Filter...........................................................25-5

25.4.1 EC-3000 Processor Unit...............................................................................25-5

25.4.2 RCN-303/304 Console Units ........................................................................25-6

25.5 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................25-7

25.6 Consumable Parts....................................................................................................25-9

25.7 Color Differentiation Test for S57 Charts................................................................25-10

25.8 Fallback Arrangements...........................................................................................25-11

APPX. 1 MENU TREE..............................................................................................AP-1

APPX. 2 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS..........................................................AP-9

APPX. 3 DATA COLOR AND MEANING .............................................................. AP-22

APPX. 4 ALERT LIST ............................................................................................AP-23

APPX. 5 RADIO REGULATORY INFORMATION .................................................AP-48

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

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

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FOREWORD

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 radio-communica­tion 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:

Model

Magnetron radar
FAR-3210
FAR-3210-BB Local supply 12 kW Antenna unit
FAR-3310 23.1”/27” 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”/27” 25 kW Antenna unit
FAR-3320W 23.1”/27” 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”/27” 30 kW Antenna unit
FAR-3330SW 23.1”/27” 30 kW Transceiver unit
FAR-3230SW-BB Local supply 30 kW Transceiver unit
Solid state radar
FAR-3230S-SSD
FAR-3330S-SSD 23.1”/27” 250 W Antenna unit
FAR-3230S-SSD-BB Local supply 250 W Antenna unit
FAR-3220-NXT

FAR-3320-NXT 23.1”/27”

FAR-3220-NXT-BB Local supply

Frequency

band

X-band

S-band

S-band

X-band

Size of

monitor unit*

19.0” 12 kW Antenna unit

19.0” 30 kW Antenna unit

19.0” 250 W Antenna unit

19.0”

1

Output

power

600 W

600 W

600 W

*2

*2

*2

Antenna unit

Antenna unit

Antenna unit

Transceiver

location

*1

: Viewing distance: 1020 mm *2: 500 W for a Japanese flag vessel.

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• New HMI (Human Machine Interface) gives improved operability.

• Accepts SXGA, UXGA video inputs.

• The following monitors have been approved by the IMO under the following categories:

• MU-231/MU-270W: CAT 1C and CAT 1HC; effective diameter: 320 mm or higher

• MU-190: CAT 2C and CAT 2HC; effective diameter 250 mm or higher

• 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.

• The buttons on the InstantAccess bar™, Status bar and menu items are shown in brackets; for
example, the [TUNE] button.

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• 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.

• The display colors mentioned in this manual are those with the color palette setting “Day-Gray”.

• InstantAccess bar™ is a trademark of FURUNO Electric Co., Ltd.

Program Number

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

The latest IHO standard can be found at http://www.iho.int

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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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 the following URL if you
need source codes: https://www.furuno.co.jp/en/contact/cnt_oss_e01.html

This product uses the software module that was developed by the Independent JPEG Group.

Reverse engineering

Reverse engineering (disassemble, decompile) of the software of this equipment is prohibited.
However, reverse engineering is permitted under the following conditions:

• The library used for the reverse engineering (GNU Library General Public License Version 2,
GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2.1, or later editions) is clearly noted.

• The reverse engineered software is used only within the scope outlined under the appropriate
license.

CE/UKCA declaration

With regards to CE/UKCA declarations, please refer to our website (www.furuno.com), for further
information on RoHS conformity declarations.

Disclosure of Information about China RoHS

With regards to China RoHS information for our products, please refer to our website
(www.furuno.com).

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NOTICE

The radar(s) must be interconnected to the following type approved sensors

:

Q



EPFS meeting the requirements of the IMO resolution MSC.112(73).

Q



Gyrocompass meeting the requirements of the IMO resolution A.424(XI).

Q



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.

100-115/220-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz

PSU-014

POWER SUPPLY

UNIT

EC-3000

PROCESSOR

UNIT

Serial 1 to 4

IEC 61162-2
(Gyrocompass

1

, AIS)
IEC 61162-1
(EPFS

2

(Navigator),

SDME (Speed Log))

Serial 5 to 7

IEC 61162-1
(EPFS

2

(Navigator),

SDME

(Speed Log),
Echo Sounder, Wind,
Alarm

7

, Navtex, etc.)

Digital Out 1 to 6

5

1: System Fail
2: Power Fail
3: Normal Close 1
4: Normal Close 2
5: Normal Open 1
6: Normal Open 2

100-230 VAC

1ø, 50-60 Hz

Transformer

440 VAC

1ø, 50-60 Hz

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

3

Digital In (ACK IN)

VDR

Intelligent HUB

HUB-3000

Sub display

Antenna Cable

LAN

Serial

Select one

Select one

ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024

Radar Control Unit RCU-025

Trackball Control Unit RCU-026

Select one

250V-TTYCS-1Q

100-115/220-230 VAC

1ø, 50-60 Hz (for de-icer)

Antenna Unit

for FAR-3220-NXT(-BB)/3320-NXT,

600 W (500 W for a Japanese flag vessel)

(w/ Performance Monitor PM-32B)

XN12CF-RSB128-123
XN20CF-RSB128-123
XN24CF-RSB128-123

for FAR-3210(-BB)/3310, 12 kW

(

w/ Performance Monitor PM-32A)

XN12CF-RSB128-105
XN20CF-RSB128-105
XN24CF-RSB128-105

for FAR-3220(-BB)/3320, 25 kW

(

w/ Performance Monitor PM-32A)

XN12CF-RSB128-106
XN20CF-RSB128-106
XN24CF-RSB128-106

Junction Box RJB-001

6

Junction Box RJB-001

6

: Standard supply
: Optional or local supply

Sensor
Adapter

4

Switching HUB

HUB-100

VDR

Basic configuration is shown with solid line. For footnotes, see "Notes" on page xxvi.

X-band (TR-UP)

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S-band (TR-UP)

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

for FAR-3230S(-BB)/3330S, 30 kW

(w/Performance Monitor PM-52A)

SN24CF-RSB129-107
SN30CF-RSB129-107
SN36CF-RSB129-107

Sub monitor

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

VDR

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

Transformer

4

Switching HUB

HUB-100

Select one

Select one

Select one

Antenna Unit

Antenna Cable

PSU-014 or PSU-015

POWER SUPPLY

UNIT

LAN

Serial

EC-3000

PROCESSOR

UNIT

for FAR-3230S-SSD(-BB)/3330S-SSD, 250 W

(w/Performance Monitor PM-52B)
SN24CF-RSB133-111
SN30CF-RSB133-111
SN36CF-RSB133-111

100-115/220-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz

Serial 1 to 4

IEC 61162-2
(Gyrocompass
IEC 61162-1
(EPFS
SDME (Speed Log))

Serial 5 to 7

IEC 61162-1
(EPFS

SDME
Echo Sounder, Wind,
Alarm

1

, AIS)

2

(Navigator),

2

(Navigator),
(Speed Log),

7

, Navtex, etc.)

Monitor Unit

3

Digital In (ACK IN)

VDR

Intelligent HUB

HUB-3000

Digital Out 1 to 6

1: System Fail
2: Power Fail
3: Normal Close 1
4: Normal Close 2
5: Normal Open 1
6: Normal Open 2

5

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100-115/220-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz

PSU-014

POWER SUPPLY

UNIT

EC-3000

PROCESSOR

UNIT

Digital Out 1 to 6

5

1: System Fail
2: Power Fail
3: Normal Close 1
4: Normal Close 2
5: Normal Open 1
6: Normal Open 2

100-230 VAC

1ø, 50-60 Hz

Transformer

440 VAC

1ø, 50-60 Hz

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

3

Digital In (ACK IN)

VDR

Intelligent HUB

HUB-3000

Sub monitor

LAN

Serial

Select one

Select one

ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024

Radar Control Unit RCU-025

Trackball Control Unit RCU-026

Select one

100-115/220-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
(for de-icer)

TRANSCEIVER UNIT

RTR-108

Antenna cable

ANTENNA UNIT
w/ Perf. Monit. PM-32A
XN20CF-RSB-130
XN24CF-RSB-130

Waveguide

Serial 1 to 4

IEC 61162-2
(Gyrocompass

1

, AIS)
IEC 61162-1
(EPFS

2

(Navigator),

SDME (Speed Log))

Serial 5 to 7

IEC 61162-1
(EPFS

2

(Navigator),

SDME

(Speed Log),
Echo Sounder, Wind,
Alarm

7

, Navtex, etc.)

Sensor
Adapter

4

Switching HUB

HUB-100

VDR

X-band (TR-DOWN)

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S-band (TR-DOWN)

100-115/220-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz

Digital Out 1 to 6

5

1: System Fail
2: Power Fail
3: Normal Close 1
4: Normal Close 2
5: Normal Open 1
6: Normal Open 2

100-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz

Transformer

440 VAC

1ø, 50-60 Hz

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

3

Digital In (ACK IN)

VDR

Intelligent HUB

HUB-3000

ANTENNA UNIT (w/Performance Monitor PM-52A)

SN36CF-RSB-131

Sub monitor

EC-3000

PROCESSOR

UNIT

LAN

Serial

PSU-014 or PSU-015

POWER SUPPLY

UNIT

Select one

Select one

ECDIS Control Unit RCU-024

Radar Control Unit RCU-025

Trackball Control Unit RCU-026

Select one

TRANSCEIVER

UNIT

RTR-109

100-115/220-230 VAC

1ø, 50-60 Hz

(for de-icer)

Antenna cable

Coaxial cable

PSU-014: 24 rpm antenna unit
PSU-015: 42 rpm antenna unit

Serial 1 to 4

IEC 61162-2
(Gyrocompass

1

, AIS)
IEC 61162-1
(EPFS

2

(Navigator),

SDME (Speed Log))

Serial 5 to 7

IEC 61162-1
(EPFS

2

(Navigator),

SDME

(Speed Log),
Echo Sounder, Wind,
Alarm

7

, Navtex, etc.)

Sensor
Adapter

4

Switching HUB

HUB-100

VDR

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

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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) The monitors listed in the following table have been approved by the IMO.
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 of 320 mm or higher

• CAT 2C and CAT 2HC: effective diameter of 250 mm or higher

Category Maker Model Viewing distance

CAT 1C and
CAT 1HC

CAT 2C and
CAT 2HC

FURUNO MU-231 1.02 m

MU-231CE 1.02 m
MU-270W 1.02 m

Hatteland Technology JH 23T12 FUD* 1.02 m

JH 23T14 FUD 1.02 m
HD 26T22 FUD 0.99 m
HD 26T21 MMD 0.99 m
HD 27T22 FUD 1.07 m
HD 32T22 FUD 1.15 m
HD 55T22 FUD 1.95 m

North Invent WA270-01.MON.01 1.07 m

WA460-01.MON.01 1.64 m

FURUNO MU-190 1.02 m

MU-201CE 1.08 m

Hatteland Technology JH 19T14 FUD 1.02 m

JH 20T17 FUD 0.88 m
HD 19T22 FUD 1.01 m
HD 24T22 FUD 0.86 m

For installation and operation of other monitors, see the respective manuals.
For BB types, a monitor unit is prepared by the user.
*: For use with radar only; do not use for Back-up ECDIS.

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. length is 400 m.

7) The ALR format is not BAM-compliant and shall not be used for new installation. It may be
used for retrofitting on ships-in-operation only.

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8) When using this unit as a Back-up ECDIS, the setup of the Back-up ECDIS must be completed
by a FURUNO approved service engineer.

9) When setting up Operator Fitness and connecting this unit to the BNWAS, ensure the Monitor
Unit and Control Unit are installed on the bridge where proper look-out can be carried out.

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44

88

99

1010 1111

1212

1313

1414

1616

1717

1818

2020

2121 2222 2323

2424

2525

2626

2727

2929

3030

3737

11

22

2828

33

3636

3232

1515

55

3333

3434

3535

1919

3131

77

66

Navigation tool

Display control

Radar signal processing

Radar system

Navigation tool

Target

Range

Alert Menu control

3838

1.1 Radar Control Unit RCU-025

1.1.1 Radar Control Unit RCU-025 description

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.

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.

No. Control Description

1 Turns the system on or off. (For configurations using a FURUNO monitor

2 Status LED The color and state of the LED change according to system or alert status.

with the slide switch ON, this key also turns the monitor unit on or off.)

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 processor unit. 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

34Rotary control,

EBL1, EBL2

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.

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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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

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.

9 A/C RAIN Rotate: Suppresses rain clutter.

10 A/C SEA Rotate: Suppresses sea clutter.

11 GAIN Rotate: 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™.

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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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

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-

38 Speaker Activates key beeps and alert sounds.

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 for radar 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.

Note: A thin waterproofing sheet is attached to the speaker on the control
unit. Do not insert brushes or other objects into the speaker holes when
cleaning them. If the sheet is torn, the speaker may be damaged if water
leaks through the holes.

1.1.2 Operator fitness

The system outputs the operator fitness signal when a key or button is pressed, the
trackball is moved or a rotary control is rotated.

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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

1

3

6

7

4

5

2

1.2 Trackball Control Unit RCU-026

1.2.1 Trackball Control Unit RCU-026 description

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

No. Control Description

1 Power switch Turns the system on or off. (For configurations using a FURUNO monitor with

the slide switch ON, this key also turns the monitor unit on or off.)

3

4

7

5

2 Status LED The color and state of the LED change according to system or alert status. See

the Status LED description on page 1-1page 1-1.

3 Left button • Does the operation related to the object selected.

• Confirms the operation done for the object selected.

4 Scrollwheel • Selects menu options.

• Selects chart scale.

5 Right button • Displays context-sensitive menu when the cursor is put in the display area.

6 Trackball • Moves the cursor.

7 USB port For connection of USB flash memory (FAT16 or FAT32 format). Do not con-

• Sets numeric data.
(The scrollwheel does not have a "push" function.)

• Cancels operation done on the object selected.

• Selects an object.

nect a USB HDD or PC keyboard.

1.2.2 Operator fitness

The system outputs the operator fitness signal when a key or button is pressed, the
trackball is moved or a rotary control is rotated.

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1.3 Processor Unit EC-3000

RJ45 Network

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.

RJ45 Network

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DVD
drive

Mains switch

LAN3 port (for radar sensor connection

Power switch

LAN1 port (Gateway network)

LAN2 port (IEC 61162-450 equipment)

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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.

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1.4 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.

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.

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1.5 How to Select a Color Palette

[Palette]
button

S

S

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.

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Brilliance

Palette

Day-gray

Day-blue

Dusk-gray

Dusk-blue

Night-gray

Night-blue

19” display

unit

110cd/m

110cd/m

50cd/m

50cd/m

5cd/m

5cd/m

2

2

2

2

2

2

23”/27”

display unit

120cd/m

120cd/m

50cd/m

50cd/m

5cd/m

5cd/m

To select a palette, do the following:

1. Click the [Palette] button.

Panel dimmer

2

2

2

2

2

2

(step)

Text

color

Background

color

9 White Gray

9WhiteBlue

8 Light gray Dark gray

8 Light gray Dark blue

5 Orange Dark gray

5 Light gray Dark blue

2. Click [Day], [Dusk] or [Night] as appropriate. For example, select [Day] to show its
options.

S

3. Click the palette (gray, blue) desired.

Note 1: A palette can also be selected by pushing the BRILL control on the Control
Unit.

Note 2: S or L appears at the right edge of the button to denote sharing method. See
section 22.6section 22.6.

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Current brilliance level

1.6 How to Adjust the Display Brilliance, Control Unit Backlighting

The brilliance setting is defined according to the color palette setting (see
section 1.5section 1.5). However, manual adjustment of the brilliance is also possible.

Note 1: Use a serial cable for brilliance adjustment to make the connection between
the Processor Unit and the Control Unit.

Note 2: For details regarding your monitor, see its operator’s manual.

Note 3: Improper brilliance may affect the visibility of information, especially on the

night display.

Note 4: S or L appears at the right edge of the button to denote sharing method. See
section 22.6section 22.6.

1.6.1 Manual brilliance adjustment

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.

Calibration state
CALIB: Default setting

Current brilliance level

S

[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".

S

Control unit backlight adjustment
(Appears in chart for radar mode only.)

UNCALIB: Manual setting

Slider bar

[CALIB]
button

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".

Manual brilliance adjustment with the trackball module

1. Click the [BRILL] button on the InstantAccess bar™ to show the brilliance adjust-

ment 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.

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3. Release the left button to confirm setting. The calibration state indication changes

Click arrows to set backlighting.

Backlight
setting range

Current backlighting level

S

S

to "UNCALIB".

4. To restore the default setting, click the [CALIB] button. The calibration state indi­cation changes to "CALIB".

1.6.2 Control unit backlighting

How to adjust the brilliance manually with the control unit (RCU-025)

Push the PANEL key to adjust backlighting of the control unit.

How to adjust the brilliance manually on the menu (For Radar mode and
Chart radar mode)

1. Right-click the BRILL button on the InstantAccess bar™ then select [Brill Menu].

2. Adjust the backlighting on the [1 CONTROL PANEL] menu.

How to adjust the brilliance manually with the InstantAccess knob (For chart
mode)

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1. Push the InstantAccess knob.

2. Rotate the knob to select the [BRILL] button then push the knob to show the bril­liance adjustment window.

3. Put the cursor on the backlighting setting, and up and down arrows appear. Click
the arrows to adjust the backlighting.

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Display

mode

button

With Back-up

ECDIS enabled

1.7 Display Modes

This chart radar has the following display 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.

• [CONNING for RADAR]*: The conning mode provides a comprehensive navigation
data display. * Optional specification.

1.7.1 How to select a display mode

Click the Display mode button to select desired mode.

• [RADAR]: Radar or chart radar mode (see subsection 1.8.2subsection 1.8.2)

• [CHART for RADAR]: Chart for radar mode

• [Back-up ECDIS]: Back-up ECDIS mode (replaces [CHART for RADAR]

• [CONNING for RADAR]: Conning mode (see section 24.1section 24.1)

1.7.2 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.

1.7.3 Limitations when using Back-up ECDIS mode

When Back-up ECDIS mode is enabled, the following changes are also applied.

• The [CHART for RADAR] button changes to read "Back-up ECDIS".

• Own Ship look-ahead Area is always active and cannot be turned off.

• The talker for some sentences (route/alerts) changes from "RA" to "EI".

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1.8 Display Screens

Message
area

*

*: For solid state radar,

TX CH

1

TX CH

2

1818

1414

1313

88

99

55

66

77

11

22

33

44

1515

16

1717

34

33

3232

31

35

2626

1919

20

2121

22

2323

2525

24

29

28

27

3030

1010

11

1212

ACE

6

S

S

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.

1.8.1 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 and 27-inch monitor unit is partially dif-

ferent - the button appears on the bottom of the InstantAccess bar™.

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OFF

No. Name Description

1 Status bar • Selects an antenna.

• Selects the mode.

• Adjusts the radar picture.

• Displays radar operational messages.

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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 1.10section 1.10. For
chart functions, see subsection 6.1.3subsection 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

Click arrow
to minimize.

Click here to
maximize.

Click to hide,
show chart.

ACE

S

S

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.

Note: The respective VRM or EBL is erased from the screen when the corresponding
VRM or EBL box is minimized.

1.8.2 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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Example: Mark box

OFF

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1.8.3 Chart display

The chart display shows only the electronic chart. Click the Display mode button to se­lect [CHART for RADAR] to activate this display. See chapter 6 or a description of the
chart display.

Select [CHART for RADAR].

CHART

for RADAR

S

S

DISP ALL

0.5NM 4min

AUTO ACT FILT

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1.9 Status Bar

1

12

11

10

2

3

4

6

7

8

9

5

13

RR

EE CC

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 for radar mode, see
subsection 6.1.2subsection 6.1.2. For a description of the Status bar used in the con­ning mode, see section 24.1section 24.1.

1.9.1 Status bar for radar, chart radar mode

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No. Button name Description

1 Display Mode Selects the display mode: [RADAR], [CHART for RADAR], [CONNING for

RADAR]*. * Optional specification.
2 STBY TX Toggles the radar between stand-by and transmit.
3 Antenna Selects an antenna.
4Customize

Echo

5 Chart database Selects the chart database (IMO Base, IMO Primary, IMO Standard, IMO

6 Message area Displays the message or icon.
7 RAIN* Reduces rain clutter.
8 SEA* Reduces sea clutter.
9 GAIN Adjusts the gain of the radar receiver.

10 Settings Manages user profiles; opens the Settings menu.

11 Date • Displays the date.

12 Time Displays the time, local or UTC.
13 Working

Indicator

Presets the radar controls for specific navigation purpose; for example,

congested waters.

All or PERSONAL).

• 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. If it is not spinning
the system is not working. Shortly after the working indicator stops spin­ning the buzzer sounds and the status LED turns red. Reset the power
to restore normal operation.

• If the primary display mode is specified during installation, the first letter
of the primary mode name appears at the center of the working indicator
as follows: C: Conning, E: ECDIS, R: Radar. The letter can be clicked to
return to the primary display mode.

*: The indication is grayed out when the Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) function

is [ON].

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1.9.2 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 the 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 standby 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.

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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1.10 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, MOB, screenshot, etc.

For a description of the InstantAccess bar™ used
in the chart mode, see
subsection 6.1.3subsection 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.

PULSE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

*

1

M3

TUNE

MAN

IR

OFF

ES

OFF

EAV
OFF

ACE
OFF

HL

OFF

CU/TM

reset

PULSE

M3

TUNE

MAN

IR

OFF

ES

OFF

EAV
OFF

ACE
OFF

HL

OFF

CU/TM

reset

9

10

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

MAP

ON

Chart

OFF

Chart

Disp

OWN

AIS

AIS

Day

88

MOB

2

*

11

SS

SS

Radar
mode,
chart
OFF

MAP
OFF

Chart

ON

Chart

Disp

OWN

AIS

AIS

Day

88

MOB

Radar
mode,
chart
ON

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S

L

OR

S

L

OR

No. Button name Description

1 PULSE Selects the radar pulse length.
2 TUNE (Magnetron radar) Selects the radar receiver tuning method, automatic or manual,

and manually tunes the radar receiver.

TX CH (solid state radar) Selects the transmit frequency from [TX CH 1] or [TX CH 2]. If your

radar is receiving interference from another radar operating at the
same frequency, use the [TX CH] button to change the TX fre-

quency.
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 subsection 2.43.2subsection 2.43.2.
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, day, dusk or night. The S or L at the right

edge of the label indicates how the color palette selection is

shared, among the units of the system (S) or locally (L). The de-

fault setting is “S”. See section 22.6section 22.6.
15 BRILL • Adjusts the brilliance of the monitor.

• Adjusts the backlighting for the control unit. (CHART for RA­DAR mode)

The S or L at the right edge of the label indicates how the bril­liance/backlighting selection is shared, among the units of the sys­tem (S) or locally (L). The default setting is “S”. See

section 22.6section 22.6.
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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1.10.1 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 drop-down list button is identi­fied by a triangle on the button’s
bottom-right corner.

[Palette]
button

S

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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12.5

kn

0.3kn

GPS1

GPS1

286.0°T

13.1

kn

GPS1

30°00.0000'N
020°00.0000'E

MAN

MAN

DR

1.11 Sensor Information, Datum Box

Sensor information, datum box displays the sen­sor data and the name of the datum in use. If the
selected sensor’s signal is interrupted or lost, the
system automatically switches to a usable sen­sor. 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.

Note: The position source shall meet
the requirements of IMO
MSC.112(73).

Color of nav data indications and sensor name

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.

Yellowish­orange

Yellowish­orange

Integrity check failed

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Green, data
shown with as-

No display Data is not being re-

ceived.

terisks (***.*)

Yellow White Data is input manually

(manual heading, gyro
correction, manual
speed, dead reckoning).

Note: Depending on settings selected at installation, the integrity check (see

Click [3 NAV TOOL]
or press the 3 key.

section 16.7section 16.7) result colors can be changed. In this case, nav data color
changes according to status as follows:

• [Passed]: Green

• [Doubtful]: Yellow

• [Failed], [Not Available] or [Excluded]: Bright Yellow

1.12 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.

1.12.1 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.

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.

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Menu history buttons

History back
button

History forward
button

Memorized menu no. 1

Memorized menu no. 2

Click

Click

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.

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.

1.12.2 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.

For example, the last two used menus are [NAV TOOL] and [AIS].

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1.12.3 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.

1.12.4 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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240.8

°

3229

°

0.088

42

3

20

23

28

29

31

32

39

38

36

35

34

5

7

8

14

16

15

2

1

30

21

40

6

10

13

17

18

11

33

9

4

2019

22

24

25

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12

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Context-sensitive menus

on the radar echoes

(see paragraph 1.13.2)

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1.13 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.

1.13.1 Context-sensitive menus available with buttons and boxes

No. Box name Menu No. Box name Menu

1 Adjust Local Time Adjust Local Time 2 Cursor Position Range-Bearing Po-

3 Sensor Informa-

tion, Datum Box

5 Association Association OFF/

7 AIS DISP OFF / FILT /

Select Sensor, OS
Info Menu

TT/AIS, Association
Menu

4 AIS Info Expanded AIS Data,

6 TT OFF / MAN / AUTO /

8 Vector OS Vector Menu,
ALL, AIS Menu,
Symbol Menu

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sition, X-Y Position,
Cursor Menu

AIS Message

MAN/AUTO,TT
Menu, Symbol Menu

Target Vector 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 display

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

Past POSN display

interval

20 Trail Time Trail Time (OFF, 15

22 Alert List Alert List/Log Win-

24 AZ Acquisition Zone

28 EBL 2 EBL2 Off,

30 Drop Mark 1 Drop1 Off

32 PI Line Number of PI Line,

34 Brill Menu Brill Menu

38* TUNE Tune Initialize

42 Customize Echo Customize Echo

interval (OFF, 30 s ­6 min), Past POSN
Menu

s - 30 min, CONT),
Trail Menu

dow

Menu

EBL•VRM Menu

EBL•VRM Menu

Reset PI Line,
PI Menu

Route Menu, Event
Menu, User Chart
Menu

0.125 to 96.0 NM

Menu

*: For solid state radar, this menu is not displayed.

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Radar Map On, Chart Off Radar Map Off, Chart Off

Radar Map On, Chart Off,
area selected

Radar Map Off, Chart Off,
area selected

Radar Map Off, Chart On

Radar Map Off, Chart On,
area selected

1.13.2 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 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.

Area selected
[Area Target Cancel]: Cancel tracking on targets within the area selected. The targets to
cancel tracking can be selected as follows;

• [Any]: Cancel tracking of TT or AIS target; delete REF mark.

• [TT Only]: Cancel tracking of TT; delete REF mark.

• [AIS Only]: Cancel tracking of AIS target.
[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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1.14 Cursor Position

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]

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 different size monitors, al­though the content is the same.

For the cursor position box that appears in the chart mode, see section 6.6section 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.

1.15 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].

elect Sensor

S Info Men

3. Click [System] or [Local].
Note: The sensor system can also be selected in the chart mode through this pro-

cedure and through the menu. Open the menu then select [7 OWN SHIP INFO]
followed by [1 SENSOR].

Syst

ettin

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g

]

Sensor type
selection

Speed
sensor
list

Check for manual
speed input

Check for automatic
speed input

Stabilization
mode

Select to use radar
as source for speed
and course

Set speed and
course of drift

Arrow buttons

1.16 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.

1. Right-click anywhere in the Sensor information, datum box to show the context­sensitive menu.

2. Click [Select Sensor] then click [Setting].

elect Sensor

S Info Men

Syst

ettin

3. Use the arrow buttons to select the [SPD] page.

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4. For automatic input, follow the procedure below. For manual input, go to
step 5step 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 prima­ry, 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 meth-

od. Select [Bottom] for GPS or [Water] for a speed log.

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4) Check [GPS] or [LOG] at [Sensor Type] to select the source of speed data.

5) Go to step 6step 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 section 3.11section 3.11.

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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1.17 How to Enter Heading

Heading can be entered manually or automatically.

Note: When the vessel is in high latitudes (over 85°), data from the gyrocompass is
not used. The internal filter data is used for heading calculation. In this case, the head­ing source in the sensor information box appears as "FILT". However, high latitudes
are not supported in RADAR mode.

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

Arrow buttons

GY001

2

Analog gyro heading

Manual heading input
(not shown on IMO type)

[Gyro Correction] is shown when a
autopilot which is compliant with
IEC 62065 Ed. 2 is connected.

Gyro Correction

4. For automatic input, follow the procedure below. For manual input, go to
step 5step 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.

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3) Go to step 6step 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.

1.18 How to Mark MOB Position

[MOB]
button

S

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™.

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 hide an MOB mark, get into the Navigation voyage mode ([NAVI]) or Voyage plan­ning mode ([PLAN]), right-click the mark to show the context-sensitive menu then se­lect [Hide MOB].

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.

How to find MOB information

In Navigation voyage mode or Voyage planning mode, put the cursor on a MOB mark
and click. Text can be entered in the [MOB Description] window. Click the [OK] button
to save the text and close the window.

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Left click: Switch between local

and UTC times

Right click: Adjust local time

Time

Current time format

1.19 How to Offset Position

The position shown in the Sensor information, datum box (section 1.11section 1.11)
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.

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.

Offset value
(range, bearing)

1.20 How to Select Time Format, Set Local Time

The time indication on the Status bar shows either UTC time and date, or on-board
time and date, and cannot be adjusted. On-board time display requires synchroniza­tion with the on-board clock. For further details, consult your local dealer.

You can switch between the local time and the UTC time by left-clicking the Current
time format indication (requires synchronization with local time, consult your local
dealer for details).

Note: If the ZDA sentence is not input to this system, the date and time indications on
the status bar appear in yellow color.

To use the local time, enter the time difference between the local time and the UTC
time as shown below.

Note: Where the on-board time is synchronized, the local time setting is not available.

1. Right-click the Current time format indication to
show the context-sensitive menu.

2. Click [Adjust Local Time] to display the [Local Time
Adjust] dialog box.

+

00

3. Enter the time difference between the local time

4. When input is complete, click [OK] to apply the changes.

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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.

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[Settings]
button

1.21 How to Take a Screenshot of the Display

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.

Screenshots can be copied to a USB flash memory. For how to process screenshots,
see section 22.10section 22.10.

[Capture]
button

1.22 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 22chapter 22.

1.23 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.

1.23.1 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].

1.23.2 How to disable a profile

1. Click [ ] on the Status bar then click [Manage Profile].

2. Select a profile number from the “Profile” drop-down list.

3. Check [Disable this profile].

The profile enabled at section 1.23.3section 1.23.3 cannot be disabled.

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1.23.3 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.

3. Click [Yes].

1.23.4 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 [Clear Profile]. The confirmation message "Attention: This profile will be re-

stored to the default. Do you wish to continue?" appears.

4. Click [Yes].

Profiles
(enabled)

1.23.5 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 2.29section 2.29).

Radar Mode

Items Settings

RAIN, SEA AUTO
GAIN 80
EAV No change
Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) OFF
TUNE (other than solid state radar) TUNE AUTO
TX CH (for solid state radar) No change
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

Note: Head-up RM with no heading or position
data.

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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

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Items Settings

TT ACQ No change

Note: TT OFF with no heading data.

Vector Vector time: 6 min, Vector reference: REL
AZ1, AZ2 (acquisition zone) OFF
AIS DISP ALL

Note: FUNC OFF with no heading or position da­ta.

Association TT (>)
CPA/TCPA CPA: 2 NM, TCPA: 12 min
AUTO ACQ AUTO ACQ OFF
Nautical chart ON/OFF button Chart OFF
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.

Chart for Radar mode

Item Settings

[Route Information] menu

Route information page unit of “XTD” m

[System Sensor Settings]/[Local Sensor Settings] menu

SPD page Stabilization Mode Bottom

[Other Sensor Settings] menu

Other Sensor page Wind m/s

[Basic Setting] menu

Basic Setting page TM Reset 90%

[Chart Display] menu

General page Symbols Paper Chart

Boundaries Plain
Four Shades Unchecked
Full Light Lines Unchecked
Scale MIN Unchecked
Shallow Pattern Unchecked
Shallow Water Dangers Checked
Unknown Checked
Accuracy Unchecked
Highlight Date Dependent Unchecked
Highlight INFO Unchecked
Highlight Document Unchecked

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General page Contour Labels Unchecked

Text page Important Text Checked
NtoM page Temporary Notices Unchecked

[Symbol Display] menu

General page Ship Outlines OFF

Tracking page CCRP Checked

Mariner page Labels Checked

[Chart Alert] menu

Chart Alert page Safety Contour Keeps previous setting

[TT/AIS]-[Setting] menu

Setting.1 page

Chart scale/presentation mode box

Chart scale 3 NM
Presentation mode North Up TM

[Overlay/NAV Tools] box

Look-ahead page Ahead Time, 6 min

Echo page *

3

TT/AIS page TT display OFF

Other functions

Brilliance CALIB
Viewing Date - Display Date Auto: Today

Item Settings

LAT/LON Grid Unchecked

Preliminary Notices Unchecked
No Information Unchecked

AIS Outlines OFF (grayed out)

Primary Checked
Secondary Checked
Pivot Checked
Length 720 min
Labels 30 min

Lines Checked
Clearing Lines Checked
Tidals Checked
Areas Checked
Circles Checked

Safety Depth Keeps previous setting
Safety Contour check box Checked

1

Dangerous or special areas *
Navigational Hazard check

Checked

Checked

box
Navigation Hazard Alert level C (Caution)

Sleeping Class A

Sleeping Class B

*2

*2

OFF

OFF

Physical AtoN ON
Virtual AtoN ON
MAX Range ON, 6 NM

Display OFF

AIS display DISP ALL
Vector 6 min, REL
Past POSN OFF

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Item Settings

Split Screen Full Screen (no split)
Chart database mode CUSTOM
TM Reset function Enabled
Own track Disabled
Log - NAV Log - Detail dialog Show Track

1

: Chart alert objects other than the following:

*

• Safety Contour

• UKC Limit

• Not up-to-date

*2

: Not shown on A- or IMO-type specification.

3

*

: Available only when the [Echo] page is enabled at installation.

• Navigational Hazard

• Sounding UKC Limit

• Permit Expired

• No Vector Chart

• Non-official ENC

1.24 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 Display 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 this unit’s capabilities. Click the [System 2] tab to show
the startup time for this equipment.

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[System 2] tab

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[System 1] tab

㻱㼝㼡㼕㼜㼙㼑㼚㼠㻌㻵㻰㻌㻦

㻲㼡㼚㼏㼠㼕㼛㼚㻌㻦

ecdis, conning, radar

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C-MAP SDK Software Ver.:

[Version] tab

Actual permit number
appears here

Actual permit number
appears here

Tip

S

The information shown in the following illustration may be different from those on your
system.

1.25 Tips (operational guidance)

1.26 Printer Information

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.

A Hewlett Packard (HP) printer may be connected to the system to print ENC Publish­er's Notes, reports, logs, etc.

The available HP printers are Officejet Pro 8000, Officejet Pro 8100, Officejet Pro
8210, Officejet 100 Mobile and Officejet 200 Mobile. No other makes or models are
permitted.

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2. RADAR, CHART RADAR OPERA-

[STBY TX] button

TION

2.1 How to Transmit

After the power is turned on and the magnetron has
warmed*, "STBY" 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 peri-

od.

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.

When the antenna stops, it faces the bow. However, wind and other factors may cause
the antenna to move slightly.

2.2 How to Tune the Radar Receiver

After the radar is transmitting, adjust the receiver to the exact frequency of the trans­mitter.

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.

Tuning bar

Automatic tuning

Click the [TUNE] button on the InstantAccess bar™ to display [TUNE AUTO].

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2. RADAR, CHART RADAR OPERATION

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

ECHO
CUSTOMIZE ECHO

← PULSE

MENU

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

2.3.1 How to select a pulse length

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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)

Pulse length (μs)

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.

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.

2. RADAR, CHART RADAR OPERATION

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 subsection 2.10.2subsection 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 2.9section 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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SEA mode
indication

Sea clutter at
screen center

A/C SEA adjusted; sea

clutter suppressed

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.

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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Shown only for FAR-3220-NXT,
FAR-3220-NXT-BB and FAR-3320-NXT.

2.5.3 How to use the BERTHING STC function

The [BERTHING STC] function allows you to show the main bang echo, even with the
range set at 0.5 NM or less with AUTO SEA at maximum setting. This is particularly
useful when attempting to berth, as it gives a clearer view of the berthing area and your
ship’s location.

To use the [BERTHING STC] function, follow the procedure below.

1. Open the menu then select [1 ECHO], [0
NEXT] to show the second page of the
[ECHO] menu.

2. Select [1 BERTHING STC].

3. Select [OFF] or [ON] as appropriate.

4. Close the menu

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 2.9section 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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Reduction of range of first detection (NM)

16 mm/h rain - short pulse
4 mm/h rain - short pulse
16 mm/h rain - long pulse
4 mm/h rain - long pulse

14

16

12

10

8

6

4

2

0

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

16

12

10

8

6

4

2

0

14

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

4 mm/h rain (short pulse)

16 mm/h rain (short pulse)

4 mm/h rain (long pulse)

16 mm/h rain (long pulse)

4 mm/h rain (short pulse)

16 mm/h rain (short pulse)

4 mm/h rain (long pulse)

16 mm/h rain (long pulse)

Original range of first detection (NM)

Original range of first detection (NM)

16 mm/h rain - short pulse
4 mm/h rain - short pulse
16 mm/h rain - long pulse
4 mm/h rain - long pulse

16 mm/h rain - short pulse
4 mm/h rain - short pulse
16 mm/h rain - long pulse
4 mm/h rain - long pulse

Reduction of rain to first detection due to rain at S-band

Reduction of rain to first detection due to rain at X-band

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Standard IEC 62388 ed.1.0 (2007). All such extracts are copyright of IEC, Geneva, Switzerland. All rights reserved. Further
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Reduction of Range of First Detection (NM)Reduction of Range of First Detection (NM)

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:

Accordingly the short pulse may be preferable in rain on ranges < 10NM.

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2.7 Interference Rejector

[IR]
button

[TX CH] button
([TX CH 1] or [TX CH 2])

TX CH

1

Interference from radars
using the same frequency.

Interference from radars
using the same frequency.

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.

2. RADAR, CHART RADAR OPERATION

Click the [IR] button on the InstantAccess bar

™

then click desired rejection level. The higher the
number the greater the degree of interference re­jection.

For solid state radar: When there is a lot of interference, switch the [TX CH]. Click
the [TX CH] button on the InstantAccess bar™ then click [1] or [2].

Note: When multiple radars using the same frequency
are nearby, interference may appear in a similar manner
to that shown in the figure to the right. If this kind of inter­ference appears, press the HL OFF key, or click the [HL
OFF] button on the InstantAccess bar™.

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[ES] button

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.

Click the [ES] button on the InstantAccess
bar™ then click desired echo stretch level.

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 tar-

gets 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.

[EAV]
button

When the Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) function is ON (see
section 2.10section 2.10), the indication for the EAV button is grayed out.
Note: When [PERFORMANCE MON] (see section 2.31section 2.31) or [SART] (see
section 2.36section 2.36) is ON, [EAV] is OFF and the indication is grayed out.

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ON

OFF

ACE

ACE

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.

Note: When [PERFORMANCE MON] (see section 2.31section 2.31) or [SART] (see
section 2.36section 2.36) is ON, [ACE] is OFF and the indication is grayed out.

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.

2.10.3 Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) menu

Open the menu then select the [1 ECHO] and [0 ACE]
menus to show the [ACE] menu.

• [1 ADJUST]: No use.

• [2 SIGNAL ENHANCEMENT]: Set the level for the high

sensitivity mode (see
subsection 2.10.4subsection 2.10.4).

• [3 SUPPRESS SECTOR]: Set the angular range for

suppression of false echoes (see
subsection 2.10.5subsection 2.10.5).

ECHO

← ACE
1 ADJUST

OFF / ON

2 SIGNAL ENHANCEMENT

2

3 SUPPRESS SECTOR

START

ANGLE

MENU

OFF / ON

0°

0°

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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] 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 subsection 2.44.2subsection 2.44.2). You can
suppress the false echoes.

1. Open the menu then select [1 ECHO].

2. Select [0 ACE] and [3 SUPPRESS SECTOR].

3. Select [START] then set the start angle from which you want to suppress the false
echoes.

4. Select [ANGLE] then set the angle range to which you want to 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].

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.

Noise Rejector ON Noise Rejector OFF

To use the wiper feature, do the following:

1. Open the menu then select [1 ECHO].

2. Select [8 WIPER].

3. Select [OFF], [1] or [2] as appropriate.

4. Close the menu.

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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 labeled [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.

ROUGH SEA Optimum setting for operation

in rough seas.

HARD
RAIN

ICE* (op­tional spec­ification)

CUSTOM1 User-defined custom

CUSTOM2 User-defined custom

Optimum setting for
rough weather or
heavy rain.

Optimum setting for
showing areas of ice
on the sea surface.

settings.

settings.

* See "About the ICE custom setting (optional specification)" on page 2-14"About the
ICE custom setting (optional specification)" on page 2-14.

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.

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
use the user-programmable presets ([CUSTOM1] or [CUSTOM2]) when frequent ad­justment of the radar image is necessary.

The tables on the following page show the default settings for reference.

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INT

REJECT

OCEAN 2 2 3 ON OFF* OFF* 3-B
CANAL 2 OFF OFF OFF OFF* OFF* 2-B
BERTH-

ING
CONGES-

TION
ROUGH

SEA
HARD

RAIN
ICE 2 OFF OFF OFF OFF* OFF* ICE
CUS-

TOM1
CUS-

TOM2

2 OFF OFF OFF OFF* OFF* 2-B

2 OFF 2 OFF OFF* OFF* 1-B

2 OFF 2 OFF OFF* OFF* 2-A

2 OFF OFF OFF OFF* ON 2-A

2 OFF OFF OFF OFF* OFF* 1-B

2 2 1 OFF OFF* OFF* 2-B

ECHO

STRETCH

ECHO

AVERAGE

NOISE

REJECT

AUTO

SEA

AUTO

RAIN

VIDEO
CONT-

RAST

*: 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
ICE S1 S1 S1 S2 M1 M1/M2
CUSTOM1 S1 S2 S2 M1 M1 L
CUSTOM2 S2 S2 M1 M2 M3 L

*: S2 for solid state radar.

CONDITION

STC ANT

HEIGHT

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 AUTO OFF
ICE 0 80 MAN-30 MAN-0 OFF
CUSTOM1 0 80 MAN-30 MAN-0 OFF
CUSTOM2 0 80 MAN-30 MAN-0 OFF

LOW LEVEL

ECHO

GAIN SEA RAIN ACE

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About the ICE custom setting (optional specification)

The [ICE] custom setting sets up the radar to detect areas of ice on the sea surface.
With ICE active, the following restrictions or requirements apply.

• Turn off [COMBINE FUNC] in the radar installation menu to enable the [ICE] custom

setting. See the installation manual.

• EAV 2, EAV 3, video contrast and ACE are inoperative.

• The video contrast setting for the performance monitor is fixed at [ICE] also.

• When a FAR-3xx0 operates as the main radar, and a FAR-2xx7 as a sub radar, the

areas of ice will not be displayed in the correct echo color on the FAR-2xx7. For this
reason, do not use this radar combination when ICE is active.

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.

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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 subsection 2.13.1subsection 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.
[1 INT REJECT]:
section 2.7section 2.7
[2 ECHO STRETCH]:
section 2.8section 2.8
[3 ECHO AVERAGE]:
section 2.9section 2.9
[4 NOISE REJECT]:
section 2.11section 2.11
[5 AUTO SEA]:
section 2.5section 2.5
[6 AUTO RAIN]:
section 2.6section 2.6
[8 PULSE]: section 2.3section 2.3
[1 ACE]: section 2.10section 2.10

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4. Click [7 VIDEO CONTRAST].

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

CONTRAST

4

3

2

1

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 [2 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 [3 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.

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10. To save the custom settings, select [SAVE] from [0 DEFAULT].

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Pulse
interval

Actual ranges

Second-trace
echo

Measured ranges

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
subsection 2.13.2subsection 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].

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.

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]
to [ON] then close the menu.

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Selection method 1

Click indication to select mode.

Selection method 2
Click to show drop-down list.
Click desired mode on list.

STAB H UP RM

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2.15 Presentation Modes

This radar has the following presentation modes in the radar mode:

Relative Motion (RM)

Head-up: Unstabilized.
STAB H 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.

True Motion (TM)

North-up: Ground- or sea-stabilized with compass and speed inputs.

Mode availability

Presentation mode

Course-up RM Yes Yes
Head-up RM Yes No
STAB H 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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2.15.2 Description of presentation modes

Loss of gyrocompass signal

When the gyrocompass signal is lost, the Alert “Gyro xxx COM1
Error” (xxx=a number between 255 and 259 (ALF format:
between 10400,1 and 10400,5) according to gyro no.) appears
in the [Alert] box. After all signals are lost, the Alert 450 (ALF
format: 10601,9) “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.

IMPORTANT

North marker

Heading
line

North marker

Heading
line

Head-up mode

The head-up mode is a display in which the line con­necting own ship and the top of the display indicates
own ship's heading.

2. RADAR, CHART RADAR OPERATION

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 (ALF format:
10601,9) "Heading Sensor Not Available" or "Gyro xxx COM1 Error" (a number be­tween 255-259 (ALF format: between 10400,1 and 10400,5) 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
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 0-degree 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.

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Heading
line

North
marker

North
marker

North
marker

Heading
line

North
marker

Heading
line

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 the
top of the screen. The heading line changes its direc­tion according to the ship's heading. Requires heading
signal.

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 (ALF format: 10601,9) "Heading Sensor Not Available" or "Gyro COM1 Error" (a
number between 255-259 (ALF format: between 10400,1 and 10400,5) 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 indicates
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.

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 (ALF format: 10601,9) "Heading Sensor Not Available" or "Gyro COM1
Error" (a number between 255-259 (ALF format: between 10400,1 and 10400,5) ac­cording to gyro no.) appears in the [Alert] box.

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North marker

Heading
line

(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

Range scale

Range ring interval

Range selection
buttons

6

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™.

2.15.3 How to reset the course-up automatically

The heading line moves in accordance with ship's yawing and course change. During
course-up mode, you can reset the heading line automatically to match the course.

1. Open the menu then select [8 INITIAL SETTING] and [6 AUTO COURSE UP RE-

SET].

2. Select [ON].

3. Spin the scrollwheel to set the angle (22.5° to 45.0°) then push the left button.

When the angle between the heading line and the course reaches the setting, the
heading line automatically matches the course.

2.15.4 How to scroll the display in true motion mode (B-type only)

The display can be scrolled manually in the true motion mode with the B-type specifi­cation radar.

1. Open the menu then select [8 INITIAL SETTING] and [NEXT].

2. Set [1 TM CURSOR SCROLL] to [ON] to enable scrolling.

3. Put the cursor at an edge of the screen to scroll the screen.

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.

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Note: The IMO- and A-type radars do not have the 1 NM, 2 NM, 4 NM, 8 NM, 16 NM
and 32 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.

2.17 How to Measure the Range to a Target

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.

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

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NM

VRM 2

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TTG 45:02 TTG 99:59

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How to measure the range from the Control Unit

1. Press the VRM 1 or VRM 2 key to display desired VRM.

2. RADAR, CHART RADAR OPERATION

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. Click the VRM box.

3. 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 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 set the outer edge of the VRM on the in­ner edge of the target.

4. 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.

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] and then se-

lect the VRM(s) that are to show/hide the TTG indication. [OFF] shows no TTG
indication.

4. The [LINK EBL] option for [7 VRM OFFSET] automati-

cally activates the corresponding VRM when the offset
EBL is enabled.

5. Close the menu.

B-type radar

IMO- and A-type radars

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010

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VRM

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Offset
EBL

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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.

2.18.1 How to measure the bearing

EBL 2

320

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250

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230

220

EBL 1

128.0°100.8

EBL 2

RR

EBL reference

EBL bearing

000

350

340

330

Range marker

210

200

190

180

°

010

020

030

040

140

150

160

170

Target

050

060

070

080

090

100

EBL 1

110

120

130

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. Click the EBL box.

3. Use the trackball to bisect the target with the EBL.

4. 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:

2. RADAR, CHART RADAR OPERATION

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. Press the EBL OFFSET key again to anchor the EBL. Wait approx. three minutes,
then 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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VRM1

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EBL 1

138.2

°

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TTG 10:00

0.850

NM

T

EBL 1

150.3

°

VRM 1

TTG 10:00

0.850

NM

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, click the EBL box.

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].

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.

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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.

2. RADAR, CHART RADAR OPERATION

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, click the EBL box.

000

010

Range marker

310

EBL 1

EBL 1

140.0° 335.2°

300

290

280

270

260

250

240

230

EBL 2

R

R

Range/bearing between
targets 1 and 2

330

320

Target 1

EBL origin

220

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200

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340

Target 2

190

020

EBL 2

030

040

050

Range marker

Target 4

170

180

Target 3

160

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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.

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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.

2.22 Target Trails

True target trails

(No smearing of
stationary targets)

Relative target trails

(Targets moving
relative to own ship)

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. You can also left-click the trail time indication to
change the trail time.

Elapsed trail time

Trail time
Click to change the
setting or right-click to
show the [TRAIL] menu.

2. RADAR, CHART RADAR OPERATION

Trail mode

TRAIL COLOR not available
with IMO or A type.

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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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.

Note: Caution is advised when using the trail timer, as the trail accuracy of other ship’s
echoes may be lowered.

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 po-

sition then operate the control (left button or scrollwheel). For the right button, a con­text-sensitive menu appears. Click the desired time.

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 [SPD] page of the sensor settings menu (see section 1.16section 1.16) and
set [Stabilization Mode] to Bottom (GPS) or Water (speed log).

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Monotone
(SINGLE)

Gradual shading

(MULTI)

2.22.7 Target trail attributes on the TRAIL menu

[1 TRAIL MODE]: Switch the trail mode to [REL] or
[TRUE].
[2 TRAIL GRAD]: The afterglow of the target trails can be
shown in a single tone or gradual shading.

[3 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.
[4 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.
[5 OS TRAIL]: Show or hide trail for own ship.
[6 SUPPRESS TRAIL AROUND OS]: You can prevent the
display of sea clutter in true trails about your ship, to clear
the radar picture.

Note: [6 SUPPRESS TRAIL AROUND OS] is automatically turned on when [5 OS
TRAIL] is activated. The possible ON/OFF combinations between [5 OS TRAIL] and
[6 SUPPRESS TRAIL AROUND OS] are as shown in the table below.

Setting ON/OFF pairings available

[5 OS TRAIL] OFF ON OFF ON
[6 SUPPRESS TRAIL

AROUND OS]
Remarks No OS trail - - Setting not

OFF ON ON OFF

possible

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PI line no.

PI line status indication (ON, OFF)

PI line angle

PI line reference

PI line interval

Minimize button

T

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
lines

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 enable/disable PI lines

The PI line function can be enabled or disabled at any time. Dis­able this function to hide all PI lines and also disable the PI line
box. To use the PI line box, enable this function.

1. Open the menu.

2. Select [3 NAV TOOL] and [1 PI LINE] to show the [PI LINE]
menu.

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3. Select [2 SET ALL PI LINE], then select [OFF] to disable the
PI line function, or select [ON] to enable the PI line function.

4. Close the menu.