Furuno USA 9ZWRTR090, 9ZWRTR092, 9ZWRTR094, 9ZWRTR093, 9ZWRTR091 Users Manual

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Multi Function Display

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Important Notices

• The descriptions in this manual are intended for readers with a solid knowledge of English.

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• The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual may not match the screens you
see on your display. The screen you see depends on your system configuration and equipment
settings.

• Store this manual in a convenient place for future reference.

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of the equipment (including software) by an unauthorized agent or a third party.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

WARNING

CAUTION

Warning, Caution

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.

Prohibitive Action

Mandatory Action

WARNING

The radar antenna emits electromagnetic
radio frequency (RF) energy which 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.

(Radiation hazard figures TBA at
later time.)

Do not open the equipment.

Only qualified personnel should work
inside the equipment.

WARNING

Make sure no is near the antenna unit
before turning on the radar.

Serious injury or death can result if someone
is struck by a rotating radar antenna.

Turn off the power immediately at the
switchboard 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.

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Safety Instructions

WARNING

Do not subject the units other than the
antenna unit to rain or water splash.

Fire or electrical shock can result if water
gets inside the equipment.

Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.

Fire or electrical shock can result if the
equipment is modified.

Do not place liquid-filled containers on
the top of the processor unit.

Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquid
spills into the processor unit.

Do not operate the equipment with wet
hands.

Electrical shock can result.

WARNING

WARNING

No one navigation device should ever be
solely relied upon for the navigation of
the vessel.

Always confirm position against all
available aids to navigation, for safety
of vessel and crew.

A radar is useful as an anti-collision aid.
However, it does not remove the require­ment for maintaining a vigilant watch.

Always maintain a vigilant watch while
underway.

Do not leave ropes or other objects
in the vicinity of the antenna unit.

Fire, electrical shock or injury can result if
an object becomes entangled in the antenna
unit.

Use the correct fuse.

Warning Labels

Warning labels are attached to the equipment.
Do not remove any label. If a label is missing
or damaged, contact a FURUNO agent or
dealer about replacement.

Use of an incorrect fuse can cause fire
or serious damage to the equipment.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock, do not
remove cover. No user-serviceable
parts inside.

WARNING

Radiation hazard. Only qualified
personnel should work inside scanner.
Confirm that TX has stopped before
opening scanner.

Name: Warning Label 1
Type: 86-003-1011-1
Code No.: 100-236-231

Name: Warning Sticker
Type: 3-142-3201-0
Code No.: 100-266-890

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Table Of Contents

Foreword .............................................................................................................xi

System Configuration ......................................................................................xiii

Chapter 1: Operational Overview ................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Operating Controls ............................................................................................ 1-1

Control Description ......................................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Inserting, Removing a Chart Card ..................................................................... 1-4

Inserting a Chart Card..................................................................................... 1-4

Removing a Chart Card .................................................................................. 1-4

Precautions with Chart Cards ......................................................................... 1-4

1.3 Turning the Power On/Off.................................................................................. 1-5

1.4 Adjusting Display Brilliance, Key Dimmer.......................................................... 1-5

1.5 Selecting a Display ............................................................................................ 1-6

Switching Active Display in Combination Displays ......................................... 1-6

1.6 Chart Plotter Display Overview.......................................................................... 1-7

1.7 Radar Display Overview .................................................................................... 1-8

1.8 Common Operations ......................................................................................... 1-9

Moving the Cursor........................................................................................... 1-9

Status Bar ....................................................................................................... 1-9

ROTOkeys .................................................................................................... 1-10

Context-Sensitive (Pop-up) Menus ............................................................... 1-11

NavData ........................................................................................................ 1-12

1.9 Menu Overview................................................................................................ 1-13

1.10 Man Overboard (MOB) Function ..................................................................... 1-16

1.11 Selecting Language, Boat Characteristics....................................................... 1-17

Selecting Language ...................................................................................... 1-17

Setting Your Boat’s Characteristics .............................................................. 1-17

1.12 Entertainment .................................................................................................. 1-18

Chapter 2: Chart Plotter Operation ................................................................ 2-1

2.1 Chart Cards ....................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Selecting Chart Type ......................................................................................... 2-1

2.3 Selecting Chart Scale ........................................................................................ 2-1

2.4 Selecting Presentation Mode............................................................................. 2-2

2.5 Moving the Chart ............................................................................................... 2-2

2.6 3D Display ......................................................................................................... 2-3

2.7 Finding Range and Bearing to a Location ......................................................... 2-4

2.8 Displaying Object Information............................................................................ 2-5

Port Information .............................................................................................. 2-5

Tide Information .............................................................................................. 2-5

TIdal Current Information ................................................................................ 2-7

2.9 Overlays ............................................................................................................ 2-8

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

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

Satellite Image ................................................................................................2-8

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

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2.10 Markers on the Chart Plotter Display ................................................................ 2-9

Boat Icon ........................................................................................................ 2-9

Range Rings................................................................................................... 2-9

2.11 Chart Setup on the Chart Menu ...................................................................... 2-10

2.12 Points .............................................................................................................. 2-12

About Points ................................................................................................. 2-12

Entering a Point............................................................................................ 2-12

Following a Point .......................................................................................... 2-14

Point Follow Options .................................................................................... 2-16

Moving a Point.............................................................................................. 2-18

Editing Attributes and Details for a Point...................................................... 2-19

Finding a Point on a Map ............................................................................. 2-20

Finding Nearest Port from a Point ................................................................ 2-20

Deleting a Point ............................................................................................ 2-21

Deleting All Points ........................................................................................ 2-21

Globally Showing, Hiding Points .................................................................. 2-21

2.13 Routes............................................................................................................. 2-22

Creating a New Route .................................................................................. 2-22

Route List ..................................................................................................... 2-24

Following a Route......................................................................................... 2-25

Route Follow Options ................................................................................... 2-27

Route Log..................................................................................................... 2-29

Reviewing Passage Plan.............................................................................. 2-30

Editing a Route On-screen ........................................................................... 2-32

Finding a Route on a Map ............................................................................ 2-33

Renaming a Route ....................................................................................... 2-33

Merging Two Routes .................................................................................... 2-33

Deleting Routes ............................................................................................ 2-34

Globally Showing, Hiding Routes ................................................................. 2-35

2.14 Working With Track......................................................................................... 2-36

Turning the Track Display On/Off ................................................................. 2-36

Track Thickness ........................................................................................... 2-36

Track Color................................................................................................... 2-37

Clearing Current Track ................................................................................. 2-37

Saving Current Track ................................................................................... 2-38

Replaying Saved Track ................................................................................ 2-38

Erasing Saved Track .................................................................................... 2-38

2.15 Alarms ............................................................................................................. 2-39

WPT Arrival Alarm ........................................................................................ 2-39

Final Arrival Alarm ........................................................................................ 2-39

XTE Alarm ................................................................................................... 2-40

Anchor Watch Alarm .................................................................................... 2-40

Proximity Alarm ............................................................................................ 2-40

Depth Alarm ................................................................................................. 2-40

Sea Surface Temperature Alarm.................................................................. 2-41

Speed Alarm................................................................................................. 2-41

Trip Alarm..................................................................................................... 2-41

Countdown Timer ......................................................................................... 2-41

Alarm Clock .................................................................................................. 2-41

Setting an Alarm........................................................................................... 2-41

Alarm Audio Options .................................................................................... 2-43

Alarm Log ..................................................................................................... 2-44

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Chapter 3: Radar Operation ............................................................................ 3-1

3.1 Transmitting, Stand-by ...................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Adjusting the Gain ............................................................................................. 3-2

3.3 Suppressing Sea Clutter.................................................................................... 3-3

3.4 Suppressing Rain Clutter................................................................................... 3-4

3.5 Range Scale ...................................................................................................... 3-5

3.6 Presentation Mode ............................................................................................ 3-6

Description of Presentation Modes ................................................................. 3-6

3.7 Measuring the Range ........................................................................................ 3-9

Displaying the Range Rings............................................................................ 3-9

Measuring Range with a VRM ........................................................................ 3-9

Erasing a VRM.............................................................................................. 3-10

3.8 Measuring Bearing .......................................................................................... 3-11

Measuring Bearing with an EBL.................................................................... 3-11

Erasing an EBL ............................................................................................. 3-12

Selecting true or relative bearing .................................................................. 3-12

3.9 Erasing the Heading Line, North Marker ......................................................... 3-13

3.10 Reducing Radar Interference .......................................................................... 3-14

3.11 Guard Zone ..................................................................................................... 3-15

Setting a Guard Zone.................................................................................... 3-15

Acknowledging Guard Zone ......................................................................... 3-15

Clearing a Guard Zone ................................................................................. 3-16

Enabling, Disabling Audio Alarm................................................................... 3-16

3.12 Proximity Target Alarm .................................................................................... 3-16

3.13 Watchman ....................................................................................................... 3-17

3.14 Echo Trails....................................................................................................... 3-17

3.15 Echo Stretch .................................................................................................... 3-18

3.16 Echo Average .................................................................................................. 3-18

3.17 Automatic Offcenter ......................................................................................... 3-19

Setting Auto Offcenter Speed ....................................................................... 3-19

Enabling, Disabling Auto Offcenter ............................................................... 3-19

3.18 Wiper ............................................................................................................... 3-19

3.19 Echo Color....................................................................................................... 3-20

3.20 Background Color ............................................................................................ 3-20

3.21 Displaying Own Ship Icon................................................................................ 3-21

3.22 Radar Overlay Automatic Range ..................................................................... 3-21

3.23 Interpreting the Radar Display......................................................................... 3-22

False Echoes ................................................................................................ 3-22

Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) .................................................... 3-24

Racon (Radar Beacon) ................................................................................. 3-25

Chapter 4: ARPA Operation ............................................................................ 4-1

4.1 Enabling, Disabling ARPA ................................................................................. 4-2

4.2 Manually Acquiring a Target.............................................................................. 4-2

4.3 Clearing a Lost Target ....................................................................................... 4-2

4.4 Cancelling Tracking of Targets .......................................................................... 4-3

4.5 CPA/TCPA Alarm .............................................................................................. 4-3

Setting the CPA/TCPA Alarm ......................................................................... 4-3

Acknowledging the CPA/TCPA Alarm ............................................................ 4-3

Disabling the CPA/TCPA Alarm...................................................................... 4-3

4.6 Setting ARPA Acquisition Area.......................................................................... 4-4

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