Furuno FMD-1712 User Manual

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RADAR REMOTE DISPLAY
Back
FMD-1712
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9-52, Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya, Japan
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FIRST EDITION : AUG. 2000 C : FEB. 5,2001
PUB. No. OME-34930
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FMD-1712
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Information for the Operator
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open the equipment.
Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.
Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can result.
Turn off the power immediately if water leaks into the equipment or the equip­ment is emitting smoke or fire.
Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock.
Use the proper fuse.
CAUTION
A warning label is attached to the display unit. Do not remove the label. If the label is missing or damaged, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Name: Warning Label (1) Type: 86-003-1011-0 Code No.: 100-236-230
Fuse rating is shown on the equipment. Use of a wrong fuse can result in equipment damage.
Keep heater away from equipment.
Heat can alter equipment shape and melt the power cord, which can cause fire or electrical shock.
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Safety Information for the Installer
WARNING
Do not open the equipment unless totally familiar with electrical circuits and service manual.
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
HAZARD
Turn off the power at the mains switch­board before beginning the installation.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can result if the power is left on or is applied while the equipment is being installed.
Be sure that the power supply is compatible with the voltage rating of the equipment.
Connection of an incorrect power supply can cause fire or equipment damage. The voltage rating of the equipment appears on the label above the power connector.
Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.
CAUTION
Ground the equipment to prevent mutual interference.
Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent interference to a magnetic compass:
Standard Steering compass compass
0.9 m 0.6 m
Use only the specified power cable.
Fire or equipment damage can result if a different cable is used.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD.....................................................iv
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.............................v
EQUIPMENT LIST............................................vi
1. OPERATION................................................1
1.1 Controls.................................................1
1.2 Turning the Remote Display On/Off......2
1.3 TX Key ..................................................2
1.4 LCD Tone and Brilliance.......................2
1.5 Operation Conventions.........................2
1.6 Indications and Markers........................3
1.7 Selecting the Range .............................4
1.8 Receiver Sensitivity ..............................4
1.9 Suppressing Sea Clutter.......................4
1.10 Suppressing Rain Clutter....................5
1.11 Range Rings .......................................6
1.12 Cursor .................................................6
1.13 Heading Line.......................................6
1.14 Measuring the Range.........................6
1.15 Measuring the Bearing........................7
1.16 Shifting the Display.............................7
1.17 Zoom...................................................7
1.18 Menu Overview...................................8
1.19 Control Panel Illumination...................8
1.20 T arget T rails ........................................9
1.21 Guard Alarm Zone ..............................9
1.22 Interference Rejector .......................10
1.23 Echo Stretch......................................11
1.24 Navigation Data ................................11
1.25 Navigation Data During Standby...... 12
1.26 Echoes in Gray or White.................. 12
1.27 Selecting Ranges to Use................. 12
2. MAINTENANCE, TRO UBLESHOOTING 13
2.1 Maintenance ...................................... 13
2.2 Replacing the Fuse............................13
2.3 Troubleshooting ................................. 14
2.4 Restoring Default Settings................. 14
3. INST ALLATION ........................................ 15
3.1 Display Unit Installation...................... 15
3.2 Wiring................................................. 16
3.3 Selecting Radar Display,
Remote Display Function.................. 20
3.4 Adjustments........................................ 20
3.5 Confirming Data Sentences............... 21
SPECIFICATIONS...................................... SP-1
PACKING LIST..............................................A-1
OUTLINE DRAWING.....................................D-1
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM .................S-1
INDEX ...................................................Index-1
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FOREWORD

A Word to FURUNO FMD-1712 Owners

FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the FMD-1712 Radar Remote Display. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality and reliabilit y throughout the world. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
Your remote display is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous dem ands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless properly installed and maintained. Please carefully read and follow the operation, maintenance and installation procedures set forth in this manual.
We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO.

Features

The FMD-1712 is a remote display designed for use with the radar Model 1712, Model 1622. Your remote display has a large variety of functions, all contained in a rugged plastic case. All controls respond immediately to the operator’s command and each time a key is pressed the corresponding change can be seen on the screen. The RANGE, GAIN and STC controls are commonly set. All other controls may be operated independent ly.
The main features of the FMD-1712 are
High definition 7-inch LCD shows echoes in four shades of gray.
Automatic control of sensitivity and sea clutter suppression for simplified operation.
Targets can be displayed in gray on white background or vice versa, for optimal viewing under any lighting.
On-screen alphanumeric readout of all operational informat ion.
Standard features include Display Shift, EBL, Echo Stretch, Target Trail, Guard Alarm, Interference Rejector, VRM, Zoom.
Guard zone watches for targets entering (or exiting) a guard zone.
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Operates on 12 V or 24 V power and maximum power consumption is 8 watts.
Position in latitude and longitude, speed, and range and bearing to a waypoint can be shown in the bottom text area. (Requires navigation data input in NMEA 0183 format.)
LCD equipped with temperature sensor which maintains excellent LCD viewability under temperature change.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

RADAR
MODEL 1712
or
MODEL 1622
External Buzzer
OP03-168
DISPLAY UNIT
RDP-137
Rectifier
PR-62
Ship's Mains 100/110/ 220/230 VAC 1φ, 50/60 Hz
Navigator (GPS, etc.)/ Video Sounder
OR
Video Sounder
NMEA 0183
Navigator (GPS, etc.)
Option
Local Supply
12-24 VDC
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EQUIPMENT LIST

Standard Supply
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
Display Unit
Spare Parts
Installation Materials
RDP-137 1 w/hanger, cover
SP03 - 09800 000-085- 441 1 set CP03-21100 000-087-761 No signal cable
CP03-21110 000-087-762 5 m signal cable CP03-21120 000-087-763 10 m signal cable CP03-21130 000-087-764 20 m signal cable CP03-21140 000-087-765
1 set
Fuse (Type: FGBO-A 5A 125 VAC, Code No.: 000-549-064)
30 m signal cable
Installation Materials
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
Signal Cable (5 m) MJ-A10SPF0008-050 000-143-494 Signal Cable (10 m) MJ-A10SPF0008-100 000-143-495 Signal Cable (20 m) MJ-A10SPF0008-200 000-143-496 Signal Cable (30 m) MJ-A10SPF0008-300 000-143-497
Power Cable Assy. 03S9148 000-129-613 1
w/power cable and installation materials CP03-21101. See Installation Materials below for de tails.
Select one,
1
connector at both ends
Connector, fuse, 3.5 m
Installation Materials CP03-21101 (Code No. 008-507-090)
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
Dummy Film 03-118-1103-0 100-185-380 1 set Ta pping Screw 5X20 000-802-081 4 Screw 3X12 000-805-905 4 MJ-XH Connector 03-2023(10-10P) 008-506-980 1
Optional Equipment
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
Cable Assy.
Rectifier
External Buzzer
MJ-A6SPF0003-050 000-117-603 1 Connector at one end, 5 m MJ-A6SPF0009-100 000-125-236 1 Connector at one end, 10 m PR-62 000-013-484 110 VAC ship’s mains
PR-62 000-013-485 110 VAC ship’s mains PR-62 000-013-486 220 VAC ship’s mains PR-62 000-013-487
OP03-168 008-462-790 1
Select
one
230 VAC ship’s mains Connector at one en d,
1 m, MJ-XH connector
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1.

OPERATION

1.1 Controls

MENU
GAIN
FTC
TRAIL
TONE
GUARD
HL OFF
EBL
VRM
RINGS
RANGE
STC
SHIFT
ZOOM
TX
POWER
Opens/closes the menu.
Touch-and-release: Turns EBL on/off. Press and hold down: Selects unit for depth and water temperature in standby nav data display.
Decreases the range.
·
Adjusts receiver sensitivity.
·
Toggles between magnetic and true bearings on normal and standby nav data displays.
Turns rain clutter suppressor on/off.
Turns target trails on/off.
Adjusts tone and brilliance of LCD.
MENU
GUARD
HL OFF
EBL
GAIN
FTC
TRAIL ZOOM
TONE
VRM
RINGS
RANGE
STC
SHIFT
TX
Omnipad
Shifts cursor, VRM, EBL.
Selects options on menus.
Activates/disables the guard zone.
Press with [MENU] to hide heading line.
Turns VRM on/off.
Press with [EBL] to turn range rings on/off.
Increases the range.
Suppresses sea clutter.
Turns shifted display on/off.
Turns zoom on/off.
Turns radar picture on/off.
POWER
Turns power on/off.
Figure 1-1 Control panel
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1.2 Turning the Remote Display

1.5 Operation Conventions

On/Off
The [POWER] key turns the remote display on/off.

1.3 TX Key

The [TX] key functions to toggle the radar picture and stand-by condition. Note that the remote display cannot control the transmit and standby functions of the radar.
The main radar and remote display do not operate jointly unless a key among RANGE, GAIN or STC is operated.

1.4 LCD Tone and Brilliance

1. Press the [TONE] key. The dialog box shown in Figure 1-1 appears.
TONE: 12
LOW HIGH
The main radar (Model 1712 or 1622) must be powered and transmitting t o display the radar picture on the remote display. If the main radar is off, in standby, or there is antenna trouble, the remote display shows the indications HD-SIG-MISS and BP-SIG­MISS.
RANGE, GAIN and STC controls
The RANGE, GAIN and STC controls are
commonly set. (Other controls may be independently set.) That is, when one of those controls is adjusted, the main radar or remote display receiving the command is automatically set accordingly. STC and GAIN adjustment methods (automatic and manual) are also commonly switched.
The last-operated control among G A IN,
RANGE and STC takes priority when the main radar and remote display are operated simultaneously. Therefore, if your command was not accepted the reason may be simultaneous operation.
BRILL: 3
LOW HIGH
Figure 1-2 Dialog box for adjustment of
brilliance and tone of LCD
2. Press range: 0-27): (setting range: 0-9).
Note: The dialog box for adjustment is
or to adjust tone (setting
or to adjust brilliance
automatically erased when there is no Omnipad operation for 10 seconds.
Range is commonly set regardless of
range setting on the menu of the main radar and remote display. For example, the remote display selects the 2 nm range. The main radar also sets the 2 nm range even if it is turned off on its menu.
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Watchman
The watchman feature, disabled or enabled at the main radar, periodically transmits pulses to check for targets in the guard zone. For further details, see the Operator’s Manual for the main radar.
The indicatio n “WATCHMAN” appears on
the remote display and main radar when watchman is active.
The indication is shown in white on black
background for two seconds on the remote display when the [RANGE] key on the remote display is operated while Watchman is in standby. (Range command is not accepted in this case.)

1.6 Indications and Markers

Operating any key among GAIN, RANGE
and STC from the remote display while the watchman is transmit ting will automatically cancel the watchman, and the radar transmits continuously. Watchman cannot be canceled from the remote display when it is in standby.
Guard zone
The guard zone may be independently set.
Range Range ring interval
Zoom
(flashing)
Watchman*
Guard zone
Cursor
VRM
1.5
0.5 ZOOM
WATCHMAN
NM
3M TRAIL
G (IN)
FTC
ES
Target trails setting Guard alarm (IN or OUT) Rain clutter suppressor
IR
Echo stretch
Interference rejector
EBL
Heading line
Range rings
EBL bearing
VRM range†
EBL
45.0˚
VRM
1.250
* Shown in white on black background for two seconds when
[RANGE] key is operated while Watchman is in standby, to inform that [RANGE] key is inoperative.
NM
291.5˚
0.73
NM
Range to cursor
and bearing
† Range is shown to thousandths place (X.XXX) when range is 2 nm and under and hundredths place (XX.XX) when range is 3 nm and higher.
Figure 1-3 Indications and markers
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1.7 Selecting the Range

Automatic adjustment of sensitivity
The range selected automatically determines the range ring interval, the number of range rings and pulse repetition rate.
Press the [+] or [-] key to select a range. The range and range ring interval appear at the top left-hand corner on the screen.
Range
Range ring interval
6.0
2.0
NM
045.0°
3.35
NM
Figure 1-4 Location of range and range
ring interval indications
1. Press the [GAIN] key once or twice to display the screen shown in Figure 1-5.
AUTO GAIN MOD LOW HIGH
1 2 3
Figure 1-5 Dialog box for
automatic adjustment of gain
2. Press
or to set level desired: 1,
Low; 2, Normal; 3, High.
Manual adjustment of sensitivity
1. Select the highest range.
2. Press the [GAIN] key once or twice to
display the screen shown in Figure 1-6.
MAN GAIN MOD LOW HIGH
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1.8 Receiver Sensitivity

The [GAIN] key adjusts the sensitivity of t he receiver. It works in precisely the same manner as the volume control of a broadcast receiver, amplifying the signals received.
You can adjust the sensitivity manually, or let the unit do it automatically. In either case the proper setting is such that the background noise is just visible on the screen. For manual adjustment, adjust the sensitivity on the highest range since the background noise is clearer on that range.
If you set up for too little sensitivit y, weak echoes may be missed. On the other hand excessive sensitivity yields too much background noise; weak targets may be missed because of the poor contrast between desired echoes and the background noise on the display.
Figure 1-6 Dialog box for
manual adjustment of gain
3. Press
or to set level desired. 61
levels are available.
Note:The dialog boxes for adjustment of
sensitivity are automatically erased when there is no Omnipad operation for 10 seconds. To erase them quicker, press the [GAIN] key after completing the setting.

1.9 Suppressing Se a Clutter

In rough weather, returns from the sea surface are received over several miles around own ship and mask nearby targets. This situation can be improved by properly using the [STC] key.
If the STC setting is too lo w, targets will be hidden in the clutter, while if it is set too high, both sea clutter and targets will disappear from the display. In most cases adjust the key until clutter has disappeared to leeward, but a little is still visible windward.
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A common mistake is too over-adjust the [STC] key so that the surface clutter is completely removed. By setting up for maximum STC effect, you will see how dangerous this can be; a dark zone will be created near the center of the screen, causing a loss of close-in targets. This dark zone is even more dangerous if the sensitivity has not been properly adjusted. Always leave a little surface clutter visible on the screen. If no clutter is observed (on very calm waters), choose lowest STC setting.
Manual adjustment of sea clutter control
1. Press the [STC] key once or twice to display the dialog box shown in Figure 1-9.
MAN STC MOD LOW HIGH
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Figure 1-9 Dialog box for manual
adjustment of STC
Sea clutter at
screen center
STC adjusted;
sea clutter suppressed
Figure 1-7 Appearance of sea clutter
CAUTION
STC may erase weak echoes. Set STC to LOW when no sea surface reflections are present.
Automatic sea clutter control
1. Press the [STC] key once or twice to show the dialog box shown in Figure 1-
8.
2. Press
or to set level desired. 61
levels are available.
Note: The dialog boxes for adjustment of
STC are automatically erased when there is no Omnipad operation for 10 seconds. To erase them quicker, press the [STC] key after completing the setting.

1.10 Suppressing Rain Clutter

In adverse weather, clouds, rain or snow produce spray-like spurious echoes which impair target detection over a long distance. These echoes can be suppressed by turning on the [FTC] (Fast Time Constant) key. FTC appears at the top right-hand corner on the screen when the FTC is on. Turn off the FTC when its use is not required so as not to miss weak targets.
FTC
AUTO STC MOD LOW HIGH
1 2 3
Figure 1-8 Dialog box for
automatic adjustment of STC
2. Press
or to set level desired: 1,
Low; 2, Normal; 3, High.
Rain clutter
at screen center
FTC adjusted;
rain clutter suppressed
Figure 1-10 Appearance of rain clutter
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1.11 Range Rings

1.14 Measuring the Range

The range rings are the concentric circles around own ship and they provide an estimate of target range. The selected range scale automatically determines t he number of rings and their interval is displayed at the upper-left-hand corner on the screen.
To turn the range rings on or off, press the [EBL] and [VRM] keys together.

1.12 Cursor

The cursor is always displayed and functions to measure the range and bearing to a target. Operate the Omnipad t o place the cursor on the inside edge of the target for range measurement or the center of the target for bearing measurement. The range and bearing to the cursor appear at the bottom right-hand corner on the display.
6.0
NM
2.0
The bearing to a target can be measured by the range rings, by the cursor (see paragraph 1.12) and by the VRM (Variable Range Marker).
Measuring range by the range rings
Count the number of rings between the center of the display and the target. Check the range ring interval at the top lef t-hand corner of the screen and judge the distance of the echo from the inner edge of the nearest ring.
Measuring range by the VRM
1. Press the [VRM] key to turn on the VRM.
2. Within 10 seconds after turning on the VRM, that is, while "VRM" is highlighted at the bottom left-hand corner on the screen, press
(increase radius) or (decrease radius) to place the VRM on the inside edge of the target.
3. Check the VRM readout at the bottom left-hand corner on the screen.
Target
Cursor
045.0°
3.35
NM
Range and bearing to cursor
Figure 1-11 How to measure range and
bearing with the cursor

1.13 Heading Line

The heading line indicates the ship’s heading and it is the solid line which appears at zero degrees on the bearing scale.
To temporarily erase the heading line to look at targets existing dead ahead of own ship, press the [MENU] and [GUARD] keys together. Release the keys to display the heading line.
Note:
The VRM becomes stationary when
the [VRM] key is pressed a second time, or 10 seconds elapses without pressing
or . When the VRM is
stationary "VRM" is not highlighted.
NM
6.0
2.0
Target
Cursor
VRM
VRM 2.42 NM
VRM range
045.0°
2.42
Cursor range
NM
Figure 1-12 How to measure range by the
cursor and VRM
To erase the VRM,
press the [VRM] key
until the VRM disappears.
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1.15 Measuring the Bearing

1.16 Shifting the Display

The bearing to a target can be measured by the cursor (see paragraph 1.12) and by the EBL (Electronic Bearing Line).
Measuring bearing by the EBL
1. Press the [EBL] key to turn on the EBL.
2. Within 10 seconds after turning on the EBL, that is, while "EBL" is highlighted at the bottom left-hand corner on the screen, press
(counterclockwise) or
(clockwise) to bisect the target with EBL.
3. Check the EBL readout at the bottom left-hand corner on the screen.
Note:
The EBL becomes stationary when
the [EBL] key is pressed a second time, or 10 seconds elapses without pressing
or . When the EBL is
stationary "EBL" is not highlighted.
6.0 NM
2.0
Target
Cursor EBL
Your vessel's positi on can be shifted backward by 1/3 of the range to increase the forward range without changing the range or size of targets.
Press the [SHIFT] key to turn the shifted display on/off.
Press
[SHIFT]
Normal display Shifted display
Figure 1-14 Shifting the display

1.17 Zoom

The zoom feature allows you to double the size of the area between your vessel and any location within the current range to take a closer look at an area of interest.
EBL
45.0°
EBL bearing
045.0°
3.35
NM
Figure 1-13 Measuring bearing by
the cursor and the EBL
To erase the EBL,
press the [EBL] key until
the EBL disappears.
Cursor bearing
1. Select location to zoom with the cursor.
2. Press the [ZOOM] key.
ZOOM on (flashing)
ZOOM
Cursor
Cursor
1) Place cursor where desired.
Press
[ZOOM]
2) Press [ZOOM].
Figure 1-15 Zoom function
3. To turn off the zoom function, press the [ZOOM] key again.
Note 1:
Zoom is inoperative when the
display is shifted.
Note 2:
Zoom is not available on the 0.125
(1/8) nm range.
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1.18 Menu Overview

Table 1-1 Menu descript ion
The menu contains ten functions which normally do not require frequent adjustment in everyday operation. Basic menu operation is as below.
Operating procedure
1. Press the [MENU] key to display the menu.
PRESS ITEM,
1
2 3 4 5 6
Press ▼ at DIMMER; ▲ at DSPL ON STBY to change page. Default settings in highlight.
PRESS ITEM,
7 8
9 10
/
TO SELECT MENU
/
TO CHANGE SETTING.
ECHO STRETCH INT. REJECT NAV DATA VIDEO WATCHMAN
DIMMER
TO CHANGE SETTING.
DSPL ON STBY TRAIL TIME
TRAIL BRILL RANGE (NM)
RVS NOM
/
TO SELECT MENU
/
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON
OFF
SET ON M. DISP
0 1 2 3
NAV OFF CONT 30S
1M 3M 6M LOW HIGH 1/8 1/4 1/2 3/4 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 24
Figure 1-16 Menu
(default settings highlighted)
2. Press
3. Press
or to select item.
or to select option.
4. Press the [MENU] key to register your selection and close the menu.
Menu Item Description
1 ECHO
STRETCH
2INT.
REJECT
Stretches echoes in the range direction.
Suppresses radar interference.
3 NAV DATA Turns the navigation
data display on/off.
4VIDEO
Displays echoes in gray (NOM) or white
(RVS). 5 WATCHMAN Set at radar. 6 DIMMER Adjusts control panel
illumination. 7 DSPL ON
STBY
Turns navigation data
display in standby
on/off. 8TRAIL
TIME
9TRAIL
BRILL
Selects target trail
plotting time.
Selects target trail
brilliance. 10 RANGE Selects ranges to use.

1.19 Control Panel Illumination

1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.
2. Select DIMMER.
3. Select level desired; 3 is the highest level of Illumination.
4. Press the [MENU] key to register your selection and close the menu.
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1.20 Target Trails

Trail brilliance
Target trails are simulat ed afterglow of target echoes that represent their movements relative to own ship. This feature is useful for monitoring targets’ movement.
3M TRAIL
Trail time (3 min)
Target trail
Figure 1-17 Target trails
Starting target trail
Press the [TRAIL] key to start the echo trail function. "TRAIL" and the target t r ail time appear at the top right-hand corner on the screen, and then afterglow starts extending from all targets. When the internal clock counts up to the trail time selected, the oldest portions of trails are erased so only the latest trail, equal in length t o the trail time selected, is shown. For continuous trails the maximum trail time is 99 minutes and 59 seconds, at which point all trails are erased and then restarted.
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.
2. Select TRAIL BRILL (on page 2 of the menu).
3. Select HIGH or LOW as appropriate.
4. Press the [MENU] key to register your
selection and close the menu.

1.21 Guard Alarm Zone

The guard alarm allows the operator t o set the desired range and bearing for a guard zone. When ships, islands, landmasses, etc. violate the guard zone the offending target flashes and an aural alarm sounds to call the operator’s attention. The alarm is triggered against targets entering or exiting the guard zone depending on guard zone type as below.
CAUTION
The alarm should not be relied upon as the
*
sole means for detecting possible collision situations.
STC, FTC and GAIN controls should be
*
properly adjusted to be sure the alarm system does not overlook target echoes
.
Canceling target trail
Press the [TRAIL] key to erase target trails and target trail indications.
Trail time
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.
2. Select TRAIL TIME (on page 2 of the menu).
3. Select target trail time desired; continuous, 30 seconds, 1, 3 or 6 min as appropriate.
4. Press the [MENU] key to register your selection and close the menu.
How guard zone type is determined
After the guard zone is set, the radar starts searching for targets inside the guard zone for about 8 to 12 seconds. The results of the search are shown at the top right-hand corner of the display as “G (IN)” or “G (OUT).”
G (IN):
This is the inward guard alarm and it means no target was found in the guard zone. The guard alarm will be triggered by targets entering the guard zone.
G (OUT):
This is the outward guard alarm and it means a target was found in the guard zone. The guard alarm will be triggered by targets exiting the guard zone.
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(a) Inward guard alarm (b) Outward guard alarm
Figure 1-18 Inward and outw ar d guar d alarms
Setting a guard zone
1. Operate the Omnipad to place the cursor at the top left-hand corner of the zone and press the [GUARD] key.
2. Operate the Omnipad to place the cursor at the bottom right-hand corner of the zone and press the [GUARD] key. Eight to twelve seconds later the indication G (IN) (or G (OUT)) replaces the indication GUARD.
Asterisk blinking
Mentally create the guard zone to set.
Guard zone to set
Drag cursor here.
1) Drag cursor to top left corner of zone and press [GUARD].
* GUARD
Silencing the aural alarm
When a target violates the guard zone, the target flashes and the aural alarm sounds. You can silence the aural alarm by pressing the [GUARD] key. When this is done, GUARD (highlighted) replaces G (IN) (or G (OUT)). This means the guard alarm is temporarily deactivated. Press the key again to reactivate the alarm.
Canceling the guard zone and guard alarm
Press and hold down the [GUARD] key (about two seconds) to erase the guard zone.

1.22 Interference Rejector

Mutual radar interference may occur in the vicinity of another shipborne radar operating in the same frequency band (9 GHz). 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 cent er to the edge of the picture. This type of interference can be reduced by activating the interference rejector. "IR" appears at the top right-hand corner when the interference rejector is on.
G(IN)
Guard zone
Drag cursor here.
Guard zone completed.
2) Drag cursor to bottom right corner of zone and press [GUARD].
Figure 1-19 How to set a guard zone
Note:
When the range is less than one half
of the guard zone range, the guard zone disappears and the indication "UP RNG" replaces G (IN) (or G (OUT)). If this happens, raise the range to redisplay the guard zone.
* GUARD
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.
2. Select INT. REJECT.
3. Select ON or OFF as appropriate.
4. Press the [MENU] key to register your selection and close the menu.
Figure 1-20 Radar interference
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1.23 Echo Stretch

1.24 Navigation Data

On long ranges target echoes tend to shrink in the range direction, making them difficult to see. On short and medium ranges such as 1.5, 3 and 6 nm range scales, the same sized targets get smaller on screen as they approach own ship. To enhance t arget video, use the echo stretch feature.
Echo stretch ON
ES
Echo
Echo stretched in range direction
Echo stretch OFF Echo stretch ON
Figure 1-21 Echo stretch
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.
2. Select ECHO STRETCH.
3. Select ON or OFF as appropriate.
4. Press the [MENU] key to register your selection and close the menu.
ES appears at the top right-hand corner on the screen when the echo stretch feature is on.
Note 1:
Echo stretch magnifies not only
small target pips but also returns from sea surface, rain and radar interference. For this reason, make sure that these types of inter­ference have been sufficiently suppressed before activating the echo stretch.
Note 2:
Echo stretch is not available on the ranges between 0.125 and 0.75 nautical miles. The indication ES is highlighted on those ranges to show that echo stretch is inoperative.
With navigation data input in N MEA 0183 format (IEC 61162-1), navigation data can be displayed at the screen bottom.
Navigation data includes position, course, speed, and range and bearing to destination waypoint (if set on navaid). A waypoint is shown on the remote display by a dashed ring connected to the screen center (own position) by a dashed line.
NM
6.0
2.0
Waypoint mark
WP
17.0°
M
*
2.6
NM
LL
34° 38.99
135° 19.22
EBL
45.0°
VRM
2.42
Bearing and range to waypoint *- Bearing suffixed with M (Magnetic bearing) or T (True bearing). Own ship position
N
E
NM
CSE
18.0°
SPD
4 .
3 KT
3.35
M
255.0°
NM
Course
*
Speed
Figure 1-22 Sample navigation data display
Note 1:
External sensor must be capable of
outputting data to show it on the remote display.
Note 2:
A location is blank when there is no
corresponding data.
Note 3:
To receive data from m ultiple
equipment, all data must be combined into one data line by a data-mixing device.
Note 4:
Magnetic and true bearings may be
selected alternately by pressing and holding down the [GAIN] key.
Turning on the navigation data display
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.
2. Select NAV DATA.
3. Select ON.
4. Press the [MENU] key to finish.
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1.25 Navigation Data During

1.26 Echoes in Gray or White

Standby
Navigation data may be displayed during standby (requires external sensors) as follows:
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.
2. Select DSPL ON STBY.
3. Select NAV.
4. Press the [MENU] key to register your selection and close the menu.
WP
215.5°M
12.5NM CSE SPD
210.5° 12KT 34°42.25' N
LL
135°24.12' E
36378.1
TD
59096.4 TEMP
18.5°C DEPTH
1 2 5
M
Figure 1-23 Sample navigation data
screen shown during standby
Note 1: Nav data can be accepted from two
sources: navigator and video sounder. When two of t he same type of device is outputting data to the remote display and the data is not identical, the two sets of data are displayed alternately.
Note 2: Magnetic and true bearings may be
selected alternately by pressing and holding down the [GAIN] key.
The default setting displays echoes in t ones of gray on a white background. However, you may reverse this arrange­ment as follows to suit lighting conditions.
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.
2. Select VIDEO.
3. Select RVS.
4. Press the [MENU] key to register your selection and close the menu.

1.27 Selecting Ranges to Use

The radar has 14 ranges (Model 1712) or 13 ranges (Model 1622), some you may not require. You can select the ranges to use as follows. Ranges currently in use are highlighted.
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.
2. Select RANGE.
3. Select range to use (or deselect) and press the [EBL] key.
4. Press the [MENU] key to register your
selection and close the menu.
Note 1: At least two ranges are left on
(highlighted).
Note 2: The active range is controlled by
the equipment currently setting t he range.
Unit of measurement for depth and water temperature
The unit of measurement for depth and water temperature (external sensors required) can be selected with the [EBL] key among Meters/Centigrade, Feet/ Fahrenheit and Fathoms/Centigrade. The unit of depth measurement available depends on the data sentence output by external equipment as below.
DBT(Ver.1. 5): Meters, feet and fathoms DPT(Ver.2.0): Meters only
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2.

MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING
Do not open the equipment.
Hazardous voltage which can cause electrical shock exists inside the equipment. Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.

2.1 Maintenance

Regular maintenance is important for good performance. Table 2-1 tabulates items to be checked from time to time.
Table 2-1 Maintenance items
Period Item Check point Action
3 months to 6 months
LCD The LCD will, in time,
accumulate a coating of dust which tends to dim the picture.
Wipe the LCD gently with a soft cloth. Do not use commercial cleaners to clean the LCD; they can remove paint and markings.
6 months to 1 year
Connectors, cables, earth terminal
Check for tight connection and corrosion. Clean if necessary.
If any part is corroded, contact your dealer about replacement.

2.2 Replacing the Fuse

The fuse (5A) in the power cable protects the equipment against reverse polarity of ship’s mains and equipment fault . If the fuse blows, find the cause before replacing it.
CAUTION
Use the proper fuse.
Use of a fuse of the wrong amperage will damage the equipment and void the warranty.
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2.3 Troubleshooting

Table 2-2 provides simple troubleshooting procedures which the user can follow to restore normal operation.
Table 2-2 Troubleshooting
If… But… Then…
you pressed the [POWER] key to turn on the remo te display (and the radar is turned on)
you turned on the power “HD-SIG-MISS” and
a key is pressed nothing happens key may be faulty. Cont act your
the control panel does not light and nothing appears on the display
display contrast is poor try adjusting LCD tone.
“BP-SIG-MISS” appear on the display
check that the power cable is
firmly fastened.
adjust DIMMER on the menu.
battery may have discharged.
check if fuse in power cable
has blown.
check to see if the radar is
turned on and transmitting.
check that the signal cable
between the radar and the remote display is tightly fastened.
dealer.

2.4 Restoring Default Settings

All default menu settings can be restored by turning on the power while pressing and holding down the [MENU] key and
.
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3.

INSTALLATION

3.1 Display Unit Installation

Mounting considerations
The display unit can be mounted on a desktop, the overhead, or flush m ounted in a panel. See the next page for mounting dimensions.
When selecting a mounting location for the display unit keep in mind the follo wing points.
Make sure you allow enou gh clearance
both to get to the connectors behind the unit and to allow you to get your hands in on both sides to loosen or tighten the mounting knobs.
Leave at least a foot or so of "service
loop" in cables behind the unit f or servicing or easy removal of the connectors.
Removing the cover
Locate the display unit in a position where
you can view and operate it convenientl y.
The orientat ion of the display unit should
be so that its screen is viewed while the operator is facing in the direction of t he bow. This makes determination of your position much easier.
The display un it is designed and
constructed to be splashproof, thus it can be installed outdoors. If it is to be installed outdoors, we recommend installing it an enclosed cabinet, for maximum protection against the marine environment .
Even though the picture is quite legible
even in bright sunlight, keep the displa y unit out of direct sunlight or at least shaded because of heat that can build up inside the cabinet.
The temperature and humidity of the
mounting location should be stable and moderate. No LCD can provide adequate contrast if the ambient temperat ure is too low or too high.
While pressing the center of the cover with your thumbs as illustrated, pull the cover towards you to remove it.
Desktop, overhead mounting procedure
1. Fix the hanger to the mounting location with four tapping screws (supplied).
2. Attach the anti-vibration pads to the hanger as shown in the figure on the next page.
3. Fit the knob bolts to the display unit.
4. Cover the unused bolt holes with the dummy films (supplied).
5. Set the display unit to the hanger.
6. Tighten the knob bolts securely.
The compass safe distance of 0.90
meters (standard compass) and 0.60 meters (steering compass) should be observed to prevent deviation of the magnetic compass.
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Figure 3-1 Mounting dimensions of display unit

3.2 Wiring

Connec tion of radar
1. Unfasten screws and three c onnec to r nuts (NM EA, PO WER, DJ-1) from t he re ar co ver of the radar to detach it .
2. Place the rear co ver on a workbench, out side up.
3. Using a slotted- head screw dr iver and hammer, punch out the “hole c over” from the locati on s hown in Figure 3-2. Remove burrs from the hole with a fine fi le or sandpaper.
4. Insert MJ connec tor side of the MJ-XH connector ( s upplied) in t he hole made at st ep 3 and fasten it wi th the c onnector nut (t orq ue: 0. 75-0. 78 Nm ). T ight en the conn ector nut by hand until you feel slight resist anc e and t hen turn it an additional 45
Note: Be sure t he MJ-XH connector is f r ee of foreign mater ial before attaching it.
Watertight int egr ity cannot be gua ranteed if foreign materi al (dust, etc.) is on the connector when it is assembled.
5. Plug in the XH connector of the MJ - XH connector into J7 on the DU Bo ar d.
6. Insert NMEA, POWER and DJ-1 co nnector s . Tighten connector nut by hand u nti l you feel slight r es istance and then turn it an additional 90 with a box w r ench.
7. Close the rear cov er by using screws ( gasket is c orr ec tly posit ioned and there is no foreign material in the unit before cl os ing the cover.)
8. Connect signal c able between c onnec tor DJ-1 on the remote display and the MJ connector ( attached at step 4) on the rad ar.
9. Seal hole with s ilicone sealant or putty for waterproofing.
3X12) in the installation materials. (Be sure the
° (NMEA and POWER) or 45° (DJ-1)
° wit h a box wrench.
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Figure 3-2 Wiring
Connection of navigator, echosounder
Data sentences
The FMD-1712 can receive the following NMEA 0183 format data sentences.
BWC: Bearing and distance to waypoint BWR: Bearing and distance to waypoint,
Rhumb line DBK: Depth below keel DBS: Depth below surface DBT: Depth below transducer DPT: Depth GGA: Global positioning system fix data GLC: Geographic position, Loran-C
Connection
You will need an NMEA cable to connect a video sounder or a navigator. Connect it to the NMEA connector at the rear of the remote display as shown below. When fastening the power connector turn its knurled knob by hand until you feel slight resistance and then turn it an additional 90
°.
GLL: Geographic position, Lat/Long GTD: Geographic position, Time difference HDG: Heading, deviation and variation HDM: Heading, magnetic HDT: Heading, true MTW: Water temperature RMA: Recommended minimum specific
Loran-C data
RMB: Recommended minimum navigation
information
RMC: Recommended minimum specific
GPS/TRANSIT data
VTG: Course over ground and ground
speed
Figure 3-3 Navigator connection
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To connect a video sounder and a navigator, use NMEA cable MJ-A6SPF0003-050/MJ­A6SPF0009-100 (optional supply) and solder it as shown below.
MJ-A6SPF0003-050 MJ-A6SPF0009-100
Navigator
Video Sounder
MJ-A6SPF0003-050 MJ-A6SPF0009-100
WHT BLK
Note 1
SHIELD WHT
BLK
Note 1
SHIELD
After soldering, wrap with self-vulcanizing tape.
WHT
BLK YEL
GRN
SHIELD
MJ-A6SPF0003-050 MJ-A6SPF0009-100
FMD-1712
NMEA
1
RD1-H
2
RD1-C
3
RD2-H
4
RD2-C
6
GND
Figure 3-4 Connection of video sounder and navigator cables
Note 1: Note 2:
Tape unused wires to prevent short. Do not use a cross wiring-type NMEA cable which has connectors at both ends (for
example, MJ-A6SPF0012-050). Miswiring can result if one of the connectors is removed to make the connection to the rem ote display.
Note 3:
You may cut an NMEA cable which has a connector at both ends. However, do not
modify a waterproof connector because watertight integrity cannot be guaranteed.
Note 4:
Data is alternately displayed when two of the same type of data is input.
To connect a navigator or echosounder whose NMEA output uses other than a FURUNO 6 pin NMEA connector, use NMEA cable type MJ-A6SPF0003-050/MJ-A6SPF0009-100 to make the connection.
NMEA OUTPUT
Navigator
NMEA OUTPUT
Video Sounder
TX-H TX-C GND
TX-H TX-C GND
MJ-A6SPF0003-050 MJ-A6SPF0009-100
WHT
BLK YEL
GRN
SHIELD
After soldering, wrap with self-vulcanizing tape.
FMD-1712
NMEA
1
RD1-H
2
RD1-C
3
RD2-H
4
RD2-C
6
GND
Figure 3-5 Connection of video sounder and navigator cables using NMEA cable type
MJ-A6SPF0003-050/MJ-A6SPF0009-100
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Connection of external buzzer (option)
The external buzzer provides an aural alarm when the guard zone is violated.
60 mm
50 mm
2-φ3.5
Figure 3-6 External buzzer
External buzzer installation kit con t ents
Type: OP03-168, Code No.: 008-462-790
Name Type Code no. Qty
MJ-XH conn. 03-2022 (2-3P) 008-463-540 1 Buzzer assy. 80-0641 008-462-800 1
Procedure
1. Unfasten screws and three connector
nuts (NMEA, POWER, DJ-1) from the rear cover to detach it.
2. Place the rear cover on a workbench,
out side up.
3. Using a slotted-head screwdriver and
hammer, punch out the “hole cover” from the location shown in the figure below. Remove burrs from the hole with a fine file or sandpaper.
5. Fasten the connector with the connector nut (torque: 0.75-0.78 Nm). Tighten the connector nut by hand until you feel slight resistance and then turn it an additional 45
with a box wrench.
°
6. Plug in the XH connector at the end of the MJ connector into J6 on the DU Board. (See Figure 3-7 for location.)
7. Insert NMEA, POWER and DJ-1 connectors. Tighten connector nut by hand until you feel slight resistance and then turn it an additional 90 POWER) or
(DJ-1) with a box
45°
(NMEA and
°
wrench.
8. Reattach the cover. (Be sure the gasket is correctly positioned and there is no foreign material in the unit before closing the cover.)
9. Fasten the buzzer within 1 m of the display unit with two tapping screws (3X15 or 3X20, local supply).
10. Attach the connect or from the external buzzer to the MJ connector.
Connector nut
Rear cover of display unit
Gasket
MJ connector
Remove hole cover with slotted-head screwdriver and hammer. Remove burrs from hole with fine file or sandpaper.
J6 located at right side of shield case under the rear panel.
Figure 3-7 Display unit, rear view
4. Set the gasket to the MJ connector and insert the connector in the hole made at step 3.
XH connector (to J6 on DU Board)
Figure 3-8 How to assemble
MJ-XH connector assembly
Note:
Assemble the MJ-XH connector
assembly exactly as shown in Figure 3-8, otherwise watertight integrity cannot be guaranteed. Further, watertight integrity cannot be guaranteed if foreign material (dust, etc.) is on the connector when it is assembled.
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3.3 Selecting Radar Display,
Remote Display Function
display. The following adjustment will compensate for this error, up to ±30
°.
This section shows you how to select the radar connected to the FMD-1712 and remote display function.
1. Press the [TX] key to set the equipment
in the stand-by mode.
2. Press and hold down and together
(about 10 seconds) to display the maintenance menu.
PROGRAM NO 03591690XX*
1
MODEL 1712 1622
2
DISPLAY
NAV DATA (NMEA 0183)
GLL BWR BWC GLC GTD RMA RMB RMC VTG MTW DBT DBS DPT GGA
* XX = Program Version No.
NORM
SEL MENU
BY KEY
/
DEMO
Figure 3-9 Maintenance menu
3. Select 1 MODEL followed by 1712 or
1622 as appropriate.
4. Select 2 DISPLAY followed by NORM or
DEMO (shows internally generated radar echoes on the FMD-1712) as appropriate.
5. Press the [MENU] key to close the
menu.
1. Identify a suitable target (for example, ship or buoy) at a range between 0.125 to 0.25 miles, preferably near the heading line. To minim ize error, keep echoes in the outer half of the picture by changing the range.
2. Press and hold down
and together (about 10 seconds) to display the installation menu.
Total hours remote display has been turned on
Menu
SEL MENU
/
BY
1 ADJ HDG
2 ADJ TMG 3 NM /KM
ADJUST PICTURE ORIENTATION USING KEYS SO THAT HEADING MARK BISECTS TARGET LOCATED DEAD AHEAD.
Instructions for item selected appear here (shown: heading adjustment).
KEY
TOTAL ON TIME
00000 : 00
/
Figure 3-10 Installation menu
3. Select ADJ HDG. Your display should now look something like the one shown in Figure 3-11.

3.4 Adjustments

Do the following in the order shown to adjust the remote display.
1) Adjustment of picture
1. Press the [POWER] key on the display unit.
2. Adjust the gain referring to paragraph
1.8 on page 4.
3. Adjust the STC referring to paragraph
1.9 on page 4.
2) Heading alignment
A small but conspicuous target dead ahead visually should appear on the heading line (zero degrees). In practice, you will probably observe some small error on the
20
NM
0.25
.125
SEL MENU BY ▲/▼ KEY
1. ADJ HDG
2. ADJ TMG
3. NM /KM
3. NM /KM
ADJUST PICTURE ORIENTATION USING KEYS SO THAT HEADING MARK BISECTS TARGET LOCATED DEAD AHEAD.
/
30°
30°
TOTAL ON TIME 00000 : 00
Figure 3-11 Display for
adjustment of heading
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4. Press or to bisect the target selected at step 1 with the dot-dash line and press the [MENU] key. Then, the target shifts to 0° as below.
NM
0.25
.125
Target
5. While looking at the target selected at step 2, straighten it by pressing pulled inward, or
if it is pushed
if it is
outward.
4) Unit of range measurement for
VRM and cursor
Heading line
9.4
NM
0.015
Figure 3-12 Bisecting target
5. As a final test, move the boat towards a small buoy and confirm that the buoy shows up dead ahead on the display when it is visually dead ahead.
3) Sweep timing
Sweep timing depends on the length of the signal cable between the radar and the antenna. Adjust it so that a straight target is not pushed or pulled as in the examples below.
The unit of range measurement for the VRM and the cursor may be selected to nautical miles or kilometers as follows:
1. Select NM/KM from the installation menu.
2. Select unit of range desired.
3. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.

3.5 Confirming Data Sentences

You can conf irm which NMEA data sentences are being output from a navigator and/or echosounder to the remote display. Follow step 1 in paragraph 3.4 to display the maintenance menu. NMEA data sentences being output to the remote display are highlighted at the bottom of the menu. (Be sure to power navigator and/or echosounder to confirm sentences.)
Correct
Target pushed inward
Target pushed outward
Figure 3-13 Examples of improper and
correct sweep timings
1. Transmit on 0.125 or 0.25 nm range and adjust the sensitivity and STC.
2. Visually select a straight echo (harbor wall, straight pier).
3. Press and hold down
and together (about 10 second) to display the installation menu.
4. Select ADJ TMG from the installation menu.
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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE RADAR REMOTE DISPLAY
FMD-1712
1. GENERAL
(1) Picture Tube 7 inch rectangular monochrome LCD
240(H) x 320(V) dots, Effective radar display area: 240 x 240 dots
(2) Brightness 80 cd min
(3) Scanning method Luster scan
(4) Range, Range Ring Interval, Number of Rings
Range (NM) 0.125 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 24
Ring Interval (NM) 0.0625 0.125 0.125 0.25 0.25 0.5 0.5 1 1 2 2 3 4 6
Number of Rings 2 2 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 4
(4) Input data Heading data, Bearing data, Trigger signal and Video signal
2. POWER SUPPLY
(1) Main Unit 12-24 VDC: 0.6-0.3 A
3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION
(1) Ambient Temperature -15°C to +55°C
(2) Relative Humidity 95% at 40°C
(3) Water proofing IPX-5
(4) Vibration IEC60945
4. COATING COLOR
(1) Main Unit Panel: N3.0, Chassis: 2.5GY5/1.5
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INDEX

B
Bearing measurement........................................7
Brilliance.............................................................2
C
Controls..............................................................1
Cursor ................................................................6
D
Default settings restoration..............................14
Depth unit.........................................................12
Dimmer (control panel illumination) ...................8
E
EBL (Electronic Bearing Line)............................7
EBL key..............................................................7
Echo stretch.....................................................11
Echo tone.........................................................12
F
FTC key..............................................................5
Fuse replacement ............................................13
G
GAIN key............................................................4
Guard alarm.......................................................9
GUARD key......................................................10
H
Heading line.......................................................6
N
Nav data
normal.......................................................... 11
standby........................................................12
P
POWER key....................................................... 2
R
Range
measurement................................................. 6
selecting ..................................................4, 12
RANGE keys ([+], [-])......................................... 4
Range rings .......................................................6
S
SHIFT key.......................................................... 7
STC key.............................................................4
System configuration ......................................... v
T
Target trails ........................................................9
Tone................................................................... 2
TRAIL key..........................................................9
Troubleshooting...............................................14
TX key................................................................ 2
V
VRM (Variable Range Marker) ..........................6
VRM key ............................................................ 6
I
Indications..........................................................3
Installation........................................................15
Interference rejector.........................................10
M
Maintenance ....................................................13
MENU key..........................................................8
Menu overview...................................................8
W
Water temperature unit....................................12
Z
ZOOM key .........................................................7
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