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MARINE RADAR/ARPA
FAR-28x7 Series
FAR-21x7(-BB) Series
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The paper used in this manual is elemental chlorine free. FURUNO Authorized FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer Distributor/Dealer 9-52 Ashihara-cho, 9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomi Nishinomiy ya, 662-8580, JAPAN a, 662-8580, JAPAN Te Telle ep phone : hone : 0798-65-2111 0798-65-2111 Fa Fax x 0798-65-4200 0798-65-4200 :: FIRST EDITION : FIRST EDITION : JA JAN. N. 2004 2004 Printed in Japan Printed in Japan A All r ll riig ghts reserved. hts reserved. F F ::MAR. MAR. 16, 2007 16, 2007 Pub. No.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES • This manual is intended for use by native speakers of English. • No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without written permission. • If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement. • The contents of this manual and equipment specifications are subject to change without notice. • 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 c
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard 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. 2 Distances at which RF radiation levels of 100 and 10 W/m exist are given in the table below. Note: If the antenna unit is installed at a
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Use the proper fuse. Do not open the equipment. Use of a wrong fuse can result in damage Only qualified personnel to the equipment or cause fire. should work inside the equipment. Keep heater away from equipment. Turn off the radar power Heat can alter equipment shape and melt switch before servicing the the power cord, which can cause fire or antenna unit. Post a warn- electrical shock. ing sign near the switch indicating it should n
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION WARNING The plotting accuracy and response of No one navigational aid should be relied this ARP meets IMO standards. upon for the safety of vessel and crew. Tracking accuracy is affected by the The navigator has the responsibility to following: check all aids available to confirm position. Electronic aids are not • Tracking accuracy is affected by course a substitute for basic navigational change. One to two minutes is required to principles and common sense.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ........................................................................................................ xi PROGRAM NUMBER ........................................................................................ xiv SYSTEM CONFIGURATION............................................................................... xv SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................... SP-1 1. RADAR OPERATION..................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.21 Measuring the Bearing ............................................................................................ 1-33 1.21.1 Measuring the bearing .................................................................................. 1-33 1.21.2 Choosing true or relative bearing ................................................................ 1-35 1.22 Collision Assessment by Offset EBL........................................................................ 1-36 1.22.1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.34 Programming Function Keys....................................................................................1-64 1.34.1 Activating a function key................................................................................1-64 1.34.2 Programming the functions keys ...................................................................1-64 1.35 Ship’s Position .........................................................................................................1-69
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.5 Automatic Acquisition ................................................................................................ 3-5 3.5.1 Enabling auto acquisition ................................................................................ 3-5 3.5.2 Terminating tracking of targets (including reference targets) ........................... 3-6 3.6 Manual Acquisition .................................................................................................... 3-7 3.6.1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.5 Activating Targets.......................................................................................................4-6 4.5.1 Activating specific target..................................................................................4-6 4.5.2 Activating all targets ........................................................................................4-6 4.6 Sleeping Targets..........................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 5.9.3 Choosing track color ..................................................................................... 5-14 5.9.4 Erasing track................................................................................................. 5-15 5.10 Marks and Lines...................................................................................................... 5-16 5.10.1 Inscribing marks and lines.............................................................................
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FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the FAR-28x7/FAR-21x7(-BB) Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FAR-28x7/FAR-21x7(-BB) Series Radar. We are confident you will see why FURUNO has become synonymous with quality and reliability. For over 50 years 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. Your radar is de
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FOREWORD • Two types of trackball-equipped control units are available: RCU-014 (full keyboard) and the RCU-015 (palm control). The trackball is easy to use thanks to the ergonomically designed palm rest. • Simplified operation with point-and-click menu operation. • All functions are accessible by using the trackball alone. • Applicable to HSC (High Speed Craft) • ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) or ATA (Automatic Tracking Aid) + AIS, Radar Plotter and Interswitch supplied as standard
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FOREWORD Radar Type and Function Availability This radar series is available in five specification types to meet the requirements of Authorities, and function availability depends on specification type. The table below shows those functions which have limited availability. This manual provides descriptions for all functions in this radar series, and we have endeavored to denote in the text those functions which have limited availability. For detailed information on function availability, s
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PROGRAM NUMBER PC Board Program No. Version No. MAIN 035-9204 02.** (Merchant) / 50.** (Fishing) RFC 035-9202 01.** KEY(REMOTE) 035-9203 01.** ARPA 035-9212 01.** ** Minor modification xiv
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION See page xvi for detailed information about antenna units and radiators. With FURUNO-supplied monitor FAR-2137S/2167DS/2837S/2837SW FAR-2117/2127/2157/2817/2827/2827W ANTENNA UNIT ANTENNA UNIT (Performance Monitor PM-31* built in) (Performance Monitor PM-51* built in) * Neither FAR-2157 nor FAR-2167DS carry a performance monitor. Waveguide Waveguide or (For FAR-2827W) Coax cable (For FAR-2837SW) TRANSCEIVER UNIT TRANSCEIVER UNIT RTR-081 RTR-082 For FAR-2827W For
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Antenna unit FAR-2117, RSB-096 (24 rpm) FAR-2117-BB, RSB-097 (42 rpm) FAR-2127, FAR-2127-BB, FAR-2827 FAR-2137S, RSB-098/099 (21/26 rpm, 200 VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz; 220 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz; 380 FAR-2137S-BB VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz, 440 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz) RSB-100/101/102 (45 rpm, 220 VAC, 3ø, 50/60 Hz(HSC); 440 VAC, 3ø, /60 Hz(HSC)) FAR-2157, RSB-106 (18/22 rpm, 200 VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz; 220 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz) FAR-2157-BB RSB-107 (22 rpm, 24 VDC) FAR-2167DS, RSB-111 (21/26 rpm, 200 VAC, 3ø, 50 H
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Blackbox type FAR-2137S-BB/FR-2167DS-BB FAR-2117-BB/2127-BB/FAR-2157-BB ANTENNA UNIT ANTENNA UNIT (Performance Monitor PM-51 built in (Performance Monitor PM-31 built in FAR-2137S-BB) FAR-2117-BB, FAR-2127-BB) * Neither FAR-2157-BB nor FAR-2167DS-BB carry a performance monitor. VGA MONITOR CONTROL UNIT RCU-014 POWER SUPPLY UNIT (Keyboard) PSU-006 or (For FAR-2157-BB/2167DS-BB) RCU-015 OR (Trackball) POWER SUPPLY UNIT PSU-007 Control Unit (For FAR-2137S-BB/2837S-BB) RCU
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Console type RCN-001/RCN-002 FAR-2137S/2837S/2837SW FAR-2117/2127/2817/2827/2827W ANTENNA UNIT ANTENNA UNIT (Performance Monitor PM-51 built in) (Performance Monitor PM-31 built in) Waveguide Waveguide or (For FAR-2827W) Coax cable (For FAR-2837SW) TRANSCEIVER UNIT TRANSCEIVER UNIT RTR-081 RTR-082 For FAR-2827W For FAR-2837SW CONSOLE Alarm RCN-001/002 VDR POWER SUPPLY UNIT PSU-007 For FAR-2137S/2837S OR External Monitor POWER SUPPLY UNIT PSU-011* (For FAR-2827W/2837SW)
