Furuno FAR2XX7 user manual

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Configuring the FAR2XX7 Series Radar
for use with MaxSea Time Zero
Introduction
In order to operate with MaxSea Time Zero AND NavNet3D, the FAR2XX7’s processor
software must be version 02.5x.
If you plan to connect one or multiple FAR2XX7(s) directly to MaxSea Time Zero
without NavNet3D, you can use version 02.5x or version 03.xx

To check the software version of the FAR2XX7, perform the following steps:
Press or left click MENU, then 9-8-2-2 (SELF TEST)
Version number
is shown here

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Setup the Computer’s IP address: You will have to assign a manual IP address to the computer (usually 172.31.3.150). This IP must be unique and not already taken by another computer on the network. To set up an IP address, open the Windows “Control Panel.” Open “Network Connections.” Note: If your operating system is Windows Vista or Windows 7, click on “Change Adapter Settings ” from the “Network and Sharing ” center as shown below: Right Click on “Local Area Connection” and s

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Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click on “Properties.” Note: Under Vista/7 select “Internet Protocol Version 4 ” as shown below Fill the IP fields as shown below: Click on OK to confirm the change. The new IP can take up to 20 seconds to be recognized.

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Turn OFF any Firewall that could prevent data to be exchanged between the Radar and the PC. If you wish to leave the Firewall ON, make sure that MaxSea is authorize or in the firewall exception. Note: If you plan to connect another computer, make sure that the IP address of the second computer is different (for example 172.31.3.151) Navigation Information: If MaxSea is directly connected to one or multiple FAR2xx7: One FAR2xx7 can be set up to output Position, COG and SOG on the network

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ARPA Information: Configure the FAR2xx7 The ARPA target output must be setup through the LAN for all the FAR2xx7. Hold “HL OFF” and pres the “MENU” key 5 times. The “Initialize” menu appears. First, select “ARP Preset” (6). Select “True” for “TTM Output” (2) Select “Back” to return to the “Initialize” menu and select “Other” (8). Set “INS” (5) to “LAN”. Repeat this process for each processor on the network. Configure MaxSea Open the MaxSea Connection Wizard and select “Manual Port C

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Click on “Next” then “Finish” to finalize the configuration