Furuno MFD8, MFDBB, MFD12 User Manual
SIRIUS SATELLITE WEATHER
REFERENCE MANUAL
FURUNO ELECTRIC COMPANY
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SIRIUS SATELLITE WEATHER
REFERENCE MANUAL
The purpose of this manual is to provide operating procedures for Navnet NN3D’s
Sirius Satellite Weather capability. An optional Sirius Weather Receiver BBWX2
and Sirius subscription are required. This manual is provided in addition to the
Navnet NN3D operator’s manual, which fully covers operating procedures for the
NavNet NN3D system. Sirius weather coverage is currently only available in U.S.
and Canada.
Disclaimer – The weather information is subject to service interruptions and may contain errors or
inaccuracies and consequently should not be relied upon exclusively. The service is provided as is.
You are urged to check alternate weather information sources prior to making safety related
decisions. You acknowledge and agree that you shall be solely responsible for use of the
information and all decisions taken with respect thereto. By using this service, you release
and waive any claims against Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., WSI, Navcast Incorporated and Furuno
with regard to this service. If you do not have the subscription agreement, you will nd a copy at:
www.sirius.com/marineweather/marineweather_terms_and_conditions.pdf
Or call 1-800-869-5480 to have a copy sent to you.
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Weather
1.1 Weather Display Overview
When connected to the Sirius Weather Receiver BBWX2, this MFD will display current
and forecasted weather information for your area. Real time updating ensures that you
have up-to-the-minute weather information for your area, as well as any other area in
the U.S.
Information provided by the Sirius Marine Weather service is advisory nature only.
You, the customer, agree to release FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD., Sirius Satellite
Radio Inc., Navcast Inc. and WSI Corporation from any and all claims arising from the
use of this service, and you acknowledge that you have read the terms of your subscription agreement and agree to all the terms therein. If you do not have the subscription agreement, you will find a copy at: www.sirius.com/marineweatheragreement or
call 1-800-869-5480 to have a copy sent to you.
Before using the weather application:
• Obtain an optional Sirius Weather Receiver BBWX2.
• Obtain a Sirius weather service subscription. Contact Sirius Satellite Radio INC., for
further details.
• After connecting and powering up both the BBWX2 and the associated MFD displays, it may take up to 30 minutes for your MFD to receive/accumulate WX data
from the BBWX2.
• If, during the installation of the equipment, the Installation Wizard fails to acknowledge the existence of the BBWX2, Sirius-related menus will not appear. Confirm
that the equipment acknowledges the Sirius receiver.
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1.2 Weather Icons
The table below shows the weather icons that appear the Sirius Satellite Weather display. These icons can be shown or hidden from the Weather menu.
Icon Meaning
Pink Storm cast
Dark yellow (recorded in last 0-5 min.)
Medium yellow (recorded in last 5-10 min.)
Light yellow (recorded in last 10-15 min.)
Buoy or
CMAN sta.
Buoy: Red
CMAN station: Grey
Airplane: White
Pink
Grey Cities
Dark blue
Green-red
Red-blue
Green (Rain)
Blues (Snow)
Pinks (Mixture)
Grey (Historical)
Red (Current)
Orange (Forecast)
Color
Lightning
Surface
observation
stations
Wind
Waves
CANRAD
(Canadian
radar)
Sea surface
temperature
NOWRAD
(USA RADAR)
Storm tracks
etc.
For details, see page 7-6.
Surface
pressure
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1.3 We a t he r Me nu
The Weather menu lets you adjust the following weather-related items:
• Overlay transparency
• Color scale
• Weather radar (US or Canada)
• Standard weather data
• Advanced weather data
1.3.1 Displaying the Weather Menu
1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.
2. Use the RotoKey to open the Weather-Sirius menu.
3. Use the RotoKey to select the weather item that you want to show or hide.
4. Push the RotoKey to alternately turn the item on and off.
5. Press the MENU key to close the menu.
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