Furuno USA 9ZWFR1525M3 User Manual 79162
Furuno USA Inc 79162
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FQUEEELUDGGD
OPERATBR'S MANUAL
15" MULTI-COLOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE
SHIPBORNE RADAR
MODEL FR-1505 MARK-3 Series
FIR-1505 MARK-3
FR-1510 MARK-3
FR-1525 MARK-3
fl. FURUNO ELECTRIC co.. LTD.
NISHlNOMIYAn’APAN
& SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A 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 yoursell to the transmitting
antenna at a close distance.
Distances at which RF radiation levels of 100 and 10 W/m2 exist are given in the table
below.
Note: It the antenna unit is installed at a close distance in lront of the wheel house,
your administration may require halt oi transmission within a certain sector 01 antenna
revolution. This is possible. Ask your FURUNO representative or dealer to provide
this leature.
Distance to Distance to RF m" M on
manna aperture
FH-1505 MARK-3 75 W/t:m2
(X-band, 6 kW) 58 chrnz
FFl—1510 MARK-3 XN12AF (w)
(X-band, 12 kW) XN20AF (55) 150 W/cmz
FR-1525 MARK-3 XNZOAF (6.53 . 10 m worst
(X-band, 25 kW)
fi WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open the equipment.
Only qualified personnel
should work inside the
equipment.
Turn oft the radar power
switch before servicing the
scanner unit. Post a warn-
lng sign near the switch
indicating it should not be
turned on while the scanner
unit ls being serviced.
Prevent the potential risk of
being struck by the rotating
scanner and exposure to
RF radiation hazard.
Wear a safety belt and hard
hat when working on the
scanner unit.
Serious injury or death can
result if someone tails from
the radar scanner mast.
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious iniury can
result.
Turn of! the power immediately It water
leaks Into the equipment or the equip-
ment Is emitting smoke or tire.
Continued use of the equipment can cause
fire or electrical shock.
Use the proper fuee.
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
fix WARNING
Do not place liquid-tilled containers on
the top or the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result it a liquid
spills into the equipment.
Do not operate the equipment with wet
hands.
Electrical shock can result.
Keep heater away trom equipment.
Heat can alter equipment shape and melt
the power cord, which can cause fire or
electrical shock.
A warning label is attached to the
equipment. Do not remove the label.
It the label Ia missing or lllegible,
contact a FUFlUNO agent or dealer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................
SPECIFICATIONS OF FR-1505 MARK-3 SERIES SHIPBORNE
RADAR.
CONFIGURATION OF FR-1505 MARK-3 SERIES RADARS
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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
1.1 Turning on the Power..
1.2 Transmitter ON .....
1.3 Control Description
1.4 CRT Brilliance
1.5 Control Panel Ba
1.6 Tuning the Receiver
1.7 Degaussing the Screen
1.8 initializing the Compass
Readout..
1.9 Entering Own
1.10 On-screen Legends and Markers ..
1.11 Presentation Modes .........
1.12 Selecting the Range Scale
1.13 Selecting the Pulselength
1.14Adjusting the Sensitivity
1.15 Suppressing Sea Clutter ..
1.16 Suppressing Precipitation Clutter
1.17 Interference Rejector
1.18 Measuring the Range
1.19 Measuring Bearing...
1.20 Collision Assessment yt e
1. 21 Measuring Range and Bearing Between Two Targets
1. 22 Setting a Target Alarm Zone
1.23 Oflcentering (shift)
1.24 Echo Averaging ..... 1-17
1.25 Electronic Planing Al 1-18
1.26 Target Trails (Echo Trails) 1-21
1.27 Parallel Index Lines 1-23
1.28 Origin Mark.. 1-23
1.29 Zoom 1-24
1.30 Markers 1-24
1.31 Suppressmg Second-trace Echoes 1-25
132 [F2] Key.... 1-25
1.33 [F1] Key.... 1-26
1-26
1.34 FUNCTlON Key .
1.35 Adjusting Brilliance o c
1.35 Echo Stretch, Enhanced Video ..
1.37 Watch 11er
1.38 Noise Rejector
1.39 Navigation Data.
1.40 Alarm Output
1.41 Outputting Target Position
1.42 Degaussing Interval .
1.43 Background Color .
1.44 Clutter Sweep....
1.45 Day, Night Brilliance.
1.46 Radar Map (RP- -17 requrred)“
1 .47Alarms. ...
2. OPERATION OF AUTOMATIC TRACKING AID (ATA) ARP-17
2.1 Introduction .................... 2-1
2. 2 Before Acquiring Targets .
2.3 Activating, Deactivating the ATA . 2-3
2.4 Entering Own Ship's Speed .. . 2-3
2.5 Acquiring Targets ............... . 2-4
2.6 Terminating Tracking of Targets 2—5
2. 7 Vectors 2-5
2. 8 Displaying Target Data
2. 9 Past Position Display.
2.10 Set and Drift
2.11 Alarms ........
2.12 Track Test (Simulation Display) ..
2.13 Outputting Target Data.
214 Diagnostic Sequence
3. RADAR OBSERVATION
3.1 General
3.2 False Echoes ..
3.3 SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) .
3.4 RACON (Radar Beacon) .........................
. 3-3
as
4. OPERATION OF VIDEO PLOTTER RP-17 (OPTION)
5. MAINTENANCE
5.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule ..
5.2 Life Expectancy of Major Parts
53 Replacement of Batteries .........
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 Easy Troubleshooting ..............
6.2 Advanced-level Troubleshooting ..
6.3 Diagnostic Test .............................
MENU OVERVIEW ............................................................................ 7~1
APPENDIX A OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, PARTS LOCATION
A.1 Performance Monitor (Option)
A.2 Interswitch Unii RJ-7 (Option)
AIS Pans Location .......................
A.4Antsnna Unit Circuit Diagram
APPENDIX B DIGITAL INTERFACE (IECG162-1)
INTRODUCTION
A Word to the Owner of FURUNO Radar
Thank you for purchasing this FUFtUNO radar. We are confident you will discover why FURUNO
has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
Dedicated in the design and manufacture ol marine electronics equipment for half a century,
FURUNO Electric Company has gained an unrivaled reputation as a world leader in the in-
dustry. This is the result of our technical excellence as well as our worldwide distribution and
service network.
Please carefully read and iollow the safety inlorrnation and operating and maintenance in-
structions set forth in this manual betore attempting to operate the equipment and conduct
any maintenance. Your radar set will perion'n to the utmost of its ability only it it is operated
and maintained in accordance with the correct procedures.
Features of This Series of Radars and ATAs
- Daylight-bright rasterscan 15-inch multi-color, high-resolution display
- New microprocessing technology with high-speed high-density gate array and software
expertise
0 New cast aluminum scanner gearbox and new series of radiators
- Easy operation by combination ol discrete keys. rotary controls, and menu operation, all
logically arranged and configured
- Electronic Planing Aid (EPA) fitted standard, Automatic Tracking Aid (ATA) option exceed-
ing IMO and IEC standards
° Reliable CPA and TCPA waming in any plotting mode, accurate target data
0 Stand-alone or integrated configuration
- Meets the current and future MO and IEC standards as a shipbome radar. New radar
standard MSC.64 (67) Annex 4 must be met for new installation on and after January 1,
1999
FR-1505 MARK-3 Series of Radars
The FUFlUNO FR-1505 MARK-3 Series of radars are designed to meet various customer‘s
needs and the exacting requirements of international and national standards and regulations
including:
-IMO A.477 (XII): Periormance Standards for Radar Equipment (up to 31.12.1998)
—IMO MSC.64(67) Annex 4: Performance Standards for Radar Equipment (1.1.1999 and after)
450 60872-21ATA
—IEC 60936-1: Shipbome Radar Operational and Performance Requirement (1.1.1999 and after)
—IEC 60945: 1996-11(3rd Ed) Marine Navigational Equipment General Requirements
There is a choice of several models in the FR-1505 MARK-3 Series to suite your particular
navigational needs and diflerent types of vessels.
Model MM
FR~1505 MARK-3 X-band 6 kW
FIR-1510 MARK-3 X-band 12 kW
FR-1525 MARK-3 X-band 25 kW
All come with the EPA (Electronic Plotting Aid) fitted standard. An option is available to provide
the full functionality of ATA (Automatic Tracking Aid). A Video Plotter (Chart Plotter), which
provides Radar Map functions, and Performance Monitor are also optionally available.
The FR-1505 MARK-3 Series is available in the Regular type (R-type) and IMO type. The
MO type is designed as a primary radar under the 1974 SOLAS Convention on ships below
1,600 GT. The R-type satisfies the MO and IEC standards but includes more flexibility of
functionality.
The table below shows the differences between Ft-type and IMO-type radars. Other functions
and specifications are common. The operator cannot navigate between the two types.
Differences between IMO-type and Fi-type radars
n-wpo (Regular type)
0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24. 4B
72, 96 nm
(srn, krn adjustable on menu)
0.125, 0.25. 0.5' 0.75, 1.5. 3. 6. 12, 24,
48, 96 nm
Radar Target Alarm Zone:
1st and 2nd TAZs anywhere.
Alarm can be selected for inside (as TAZ)
or outside (as Anchor Watch) mode.
Radar Target Alarm Zone:
1st TAZ between 3 and 3 nm, 2nd TAZ
anywhere provided the 1st TAZ is valid.
Not available
Monochrome yellow or green in 16 tones
Target Alarm
Zone (TAZ)
Echo colors
Available on menu
Choice ol monochrome in 16 tones or 3
colors according to echo strengths
SPECIFICATIONS OF FR-1505 MARK-3
SERIES SHIPBORNE RADAR
ANTENNA RADIATORS
1. Type: slotted waveguide array
2. Eleamwidth:
Radiator type: XN12AF XN20AF XN24AF
Length: 4 it 6.5 It a it
BeamwidtMH): 1 .B" 1.23“ 0.95”
Beamwidth(V): 20° 20° 20°
Sidelobe 210°: -28 dB (all radiators)
Polarization: Horizontal (all radiators)
3. Rotation: 24 rpm or 42 rpm
Note: 42 rpm ins not available in 12 VDC system
RF TRANSCEIVER
1. Frequency: 9410 MHz 130 MHz (X-band)
2. Output power:
FR-1505 MARK-3: 6 kW
FR-1510 MARK-3: 12 kW
FR-1525 MARK-3: 25 kW
3. Range. Puleelength (PL) & Pulse Repetition
-mm
Scales
—_m-
m—m
_——
_——
_e-
4. IF: 60 MHz. Logarithmic.
BW 28/3 MHz
5. Noise figure: 6 dB
6. Duplexer: Ferrite droulator with dlode limiter
DISPLAY UNIT
1. Picture tube: 15" color CRT. etieotive diameter:
155 mm. Yellow or green echoes
In 16 levels. Restersoan non-
intertece at 48.3 kHz her, so Hz
vert.
2. Minimum range and discrimination:
35 in
0.125 0.25 0.5 0,751.5 3 612,
24, as, 72 (Fr-type). 96 nm
4. Range accuracy. 1“ or range in use or 15 m
whichever is the greater
3. Range scales:
5. Bearing discrimination: Better than 2.5°
6. Bearing eocuraoy: 21“
7. Presentation: Head-up. Head-up TB, North-up.
Course-up. TM sea or ground
stabilization
8. Plotting leoilities:
EPA: to targets in difterent symbols
(standard)
ATA: Automatic plotting tor up to 10
targets manually acquired.
Complies with IMO MSC.64(69)
Annex 4 and IEC 60872-2
Common Ieature: Sea and ground stabilized
Vectors and target trails
Nav tines, coastlines, buoys, etc.
produced by operator. 3000 pin.
10. Target Alarm Zone: Default 345.5 nm, 0.5 nm deep,
130“ 01 heedlng line
11. Parallel Index Line: Choice of 2 or 6 lines
9. Radar map:
INTERFACE
1. IEC 61162-1:
2. Gyrocompaea:
OSD. RSD, etc.
Built-in interim (option) for sync
signal (20-135 VAC, 50400 Hz).
or stepper signal (20135 VDC).
any polarity
IEC 61162-1,oontact closure or
3. Speed log:
zoo/4001500 pulsednm
POWER SUPPLY & POWER
CONSUMPTION
1. DC or AC mains
FR-1505 MARK-3: 1224-32 VDC, 15.4 A max at 24 V
FR-1510 MARK-3: 12/2442 VDC, 17.5Amax. 3124 V
FR-1525 MARK-3: 24412 VDC, 9.2A max. at 24 V
FFl-1505 MARK-3: 115/230 VAC. to. 50-60 Hz, 270 VA
FFI-1510 MARK-3: 115/230 VAC. to, 50-60 Hz. 310 VA
FR-1525 MARK-3: 115/230 VAC, W- 50-60 H1, 340 VA
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
1. Ambient temperature (Complies with IEC 60345)
Display unit: -15 to + 55°C
Antenna unit: -25 to + 70“C (Storage)
2. Relative humidity: 9356 at MFG
3. Category of Equipment Units
Display unit: To be installed in a protected area
Antenna unit: To be installed in an exposed area
Pertonnance Moniton
To be installed In an exposed area
COATING COLOR
COATING COLOR
Display Unit: Panel: N30 (Dark gray)
Chassis: 2.5GY5/1.5 (Light grey)
Scanner Unit: N9.5 (White)
COMPASS SAFE DISTANCE
Stand“
Compm
Display unit HOP-119 1.35 m'
Antenna unit (6 kW) 1.85 m'
Antenna unit (12 kW) 1.65 m'
Antenna unit (25 kW) 2.15 m'
Performance monitor PM-SD 0.4 m'
Equipment UnIt
Interswimn RJ-2
‘ Provisional until the measurement data is available
fwm BSH.
X-RADIATION
None oi the equipment or any device used in it will not
give rise to does rate .5uJ/kgh (045 mremlh) at 50 mm.
ELECTROMAGNETIC
RADIOFHEOUENCY RADIATION
Dlstmice to Distance to RF WW Homily on
antenna upenure
FR-1505 MARK-3 XN12AF (4') None . 75 W/cml
(X-band, 6 kW) )(N20AF (6.5') None . 58 chm’
FR-1510 MARK-3 XN12AF (4‘> 0.1 m worst -
(X-band, 12 kW) XNZOAF (65) me 150 chm’
FFl-JISZS MARK-3 XNZOAF (6-5') 10 m worst
(X-band, 25 kW) XN24AF (g) case
CONFIGURATION OF FR-1505 MARK-3
wars-3
XN12AF—RSBOO74-OG7 (24 rpm)
XN20AF-HSBOO74-DG7 (24 rpm)
XN12AF-RSBOO75-067 (42 rpm)
XN20AF-RSBOU75—067 (42 rpm)
FR-1510 MARK-3
XN12AF—RSBOO74-062 (24 rpm)
XNZOAF-RSBODH—OSZ (24 rpm)
XN12AF-RSBDO75062 (42 rpm)
XNZOAF-HSBOUIW (42 rpm)
FR-1525 MARK-3
XN20AF-FISBOO74-063 (24 rpm)
XN24AF-Rssoo74-osa (24 rpm)
XNZoAF-RSEOO75063 (42 rpm)
XNZdAFvRSBOWm (42 rpm)
GPS
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SERIES RADARS
ANTENNA UNlT
Performance Monitor
PM-30
DISPLAY UNIT Slave Display
RDP-119
Remote Display
FMD-81 1
; VldooPlomr .
5 HP-l7 15
12/24-32 VDC '
or 0
10011 15 VAC
w, 5060 Hz
Note: Display unit available in AC and DC specification.
12 V power supply cannot be used with FFl-1525 MARK-3
or 42 rpm with FR-1505l1510 MARK-3.
1. OPERATlONAL OVERVIEW
1.1 Turning on the Power
The [POWER ]switch is located at the leit oor-
ner oi the display unit. Push it to switch on
the radar set. To turn ofl the radar, push it
again. The screen shows the bearing scale
and digital timer approximately 15 seconds
after power-on. The timer counts down three
minutes 01 warm-up time. During this period
the magnetron, that is, the transmitter tube,
is warmed for transmission. When the timer
has reached 0:00, the indication STBY ap-
pears, indicating that the radar is now ready
to transmit pulses.
ON TIME and TX TIME values shown at the
bottom oi the screen are the time counts in
hours and tenths oi hour the radar has been
powered for transmission.
POWER
switch
Figure 1-1 Location of power switch
Note: The display unit
designed to run on AC
has a power switch (82)
at its rear. lithe power
cannot be turned on by
the power switch on the
front panel, confirm that
82 is on.
1.2 Transmitter ON
After the power is tumed on and the magne-
tron has warmed up, STBY appears at the
screen center, indicating the radar is ready
to transmit radar pulses.
Press the [STBY/T X] key to transmit.
When you won’t be using the radar for an
extended period, but you want to keep it in a
state of readiness, place it in standby by
pressing the [STBY/T X] key. The display
shows STBY when the radar is in standby.
Video Locku Recove
/—* P TV
Video ireeze-up or lock-up, can occur unex-
pectedly on digital rasterscan radars. This is
mainly caused by heavy spike noise in the
power line and can be noticed by careiuliy
watching the naarty invisible sweep line. It you
suspect that the picture Is not updated every
scan at the antenna or no key entry is accepted
notwithstanding the apparently nonnai picture,
do Quick Start to restore normal operation.
1. Turn oil the POWER switch and turn it on
again within 10 seconds.
2. Push the Transmit switch labeled STBY/TX
for Transmit status.
Note: This equipment has a sell-diagnostic
tunctlon which checks operational software
periodically. Ii any trouble has been found, the
error lamp lights. In this case, do the above
procedure.
1.3 Control Description
Selects display mode among Head-up, Head-up True
Bearing. Course—up, Nonh~up, Tme Motion.
Starts/stop target trails.
Sets/disables target alarm zone; silences target
alarm.
Shiite picture; turns on/oli zoom; manually resets
display in true motion.
Turns parallel Index lines on/clt.
Measures range and bearing between two targets:
assesses possibility of collision.
Manual (eleotmnic) plotting.
ATA (option): Manually acquires target.
Inscribes mark. Wdeo Plotter
(option): Radar map iunction.
RAM “a” Executes lunctlon assigned.
dnve
Vlégzerglmwg: i“ Executes lunction assigned.
RP-17
‘Anarm
Opens/closes menu.
(Opfimfil
Ereees marks; restores previous
condition. ATA (option): Stops
tracking target selected.
—_' Registers options on menus: enters
1.“st ”W - numeric data. ATA (option): Displays
data lor selected target.
Suppresses Suppresses Adjusts receiver
rain clutter. sea clutter. sensitivity.
PUSH: Outpuis PUSH: Auto PUSH: Temporarily
target position. ciuller suppression erases heading line,
Selects radar slate; Adlusts display
transmit or standby. brilliance.
PUSH: Day.
night brilliance.
Adlusis brilliance of
range rings In four
levels including all.
Selects back-
ground color.
Turns power
Orr/oil.
Measures . _
bearing to a Ad|usts panel Silences timer. ATA Provides one-touch
target. beckiighfing. and ETPaIarms. adjustment ol controls.
PUSH: Degausses
screen.
Figure 1-2 Control description
1.4 CRT Brilliance
Operate the BRILL control on the control
panel of the display unit to adjust the entire
screen brightness. Note that the optimum
point of adjustment varies with ambient light-
ing conditions, especially between daytime
and nighttime.
1.5 Control Panel Backlighting
Operate the [DIMMER] key to adjust control
panel backlighting.
1.6 Tuning the Receiver
The radar is set for automatic tuning at the
lactory.
Automatic tuning
The radar receiver is tuned automatically
each time the power is turned on. The tuning
indicator and the label AUTO at the top right
comer of the display unit shows the tuning
circuit is working. The receiver may become
detuned, in automatic tuning, it own ship's
radar receives the radar signal of another
shipbome radar. To retune, press the [STBY/
TX] key twice.
Manual tuning
1. Set up tor manual tuning tollowing the
procedure shown below.
2. While observing the picture on the 48 mile
scale, slowly adjust the VRM rotary con-
trol to find the best tuning point while
pressing and holding down the HL OFF
control. Make sure thatthe radar has been
set to the best tuning point. This condi-
tion is where the tuning indicator lights to
about 80% of its total length. Note that
the tuning indication will never extend to
full length.
Selection of manual or automatic
tuning
1. Press the [MENU] key.
MENU
VIDEO PLOT‘
TGT TRAlL
TGT ALARM
WATCH TIM
ECHO SIG
FUNC
PLOT
MARK
BRILL
OTHER
' Requires optional RP Board.
PPS‘NFhl-"PWP’H
Figure 1-3 Main menu
2. Press the [0] key twice to display the
OTHER menu.
OTHER
HDG SEI'
SPD MODE
MAN SPD
SET/DRIFT
DISPLAY
MARK DISP
TUNE
NAV DATA
EBL/VRM
OTHER
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9WPT‘FDP'P9‘N.“
' NAV appears on R-type radar.
Figure 1-4 OTHER menu
3. Press the [7] key to display the TUNE
menu.
TUNE
1. T
2. MODE AUTO
3. TUNE SET
Figure 1-5 TUNE menu
4. Press the [2] key to select the option
AUTO or MAN from the MODE field as
required.
5. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key.
6. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
1.7 Degaussing the Screen
Each time the radar is turned on, the de-
gaussing circuit automatically demagnetizes
the CRT screen to eliminate color contami-
nation caused by earth‘s magnetism or mag-
netized ship structure.
The screen is also degaussed automatically
at certain time intervals, which may be se-
lected on the menu. While being degaussed,
the screen may be disturbed momentarily
with vertical lines. If you wish to degauss by
manual operation, push the EBL rotary con-
trol.
1.8 initializing the Compass
Readout
With a compass interfaced with the radar,
ship's heading is displayed at the top of the
screen. Upon turning on the radar, match the
on-screen HDG readout with the compass
reading by the procedure shown below. Once
you have set the initial heading correctly. re-
setting is not usually required. However, if the
HDG readout goes wrong for some reason,
repeat the procedure to correct it.
1 . Press the [MENU] key to display the main
menu.
2. Press the [0] key twice to display the
OTHER menu.
OTHER
Loe-
HDG SET
SPD MODE
MAN SPD
SET/DRIFT
DISPLAY
MARK DISP
TUNE
NAV DATA
EBL/VRM
OTHER
‘i.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
B.
9.
0.
' NAV appears on Fi-type radar.
Figure 1-6‘ OTHER menu
3. Press the [1] key to select HDG SET.
4. Operate the VRM rotary control to dupli-
cate the compass readout on the radar
menu display.
5. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key.
6. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
1.9 Entering Own Ship’s Speed
EPA requires an own ship speed input and
compass signal. The speed can be entered
from a speed log (automatic) or through the
planing keypad (manual).
Automatic speed input
1. Press the [MENU] key and the [0] key
twice to show the OTHER menu.
OTHER
-L°G'
HDG SET
SPD MODE
MAN SPD
SET/DRIFT
DISPLAY
MARK DISP
TUNE
NAV DATA
EBL/VHM
OTHER
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
0.
' NAV appears on FHype radar.
Figure 1-7 OTHER menu
2. Press the [2] key to select the menu item
SPD MODE.
3. Press the [2] key again to select the LOG
option.
4. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to con-
llrm your selection followed by the
[MENU] key to close the menu. The ship’s
speed readout at the right-hand side at
the screen shows own ship’s speed led
from the speed log with the label "LOG."
Notes:
1)
2)
IMO Resolution A.823(19) for ARPA rec-
ommends that a speed log to be inter-
faced with an ARPA should be capable of
providing through-the-water speed. The
same concept applies to the ATA and the
EPA.
Be sure not to select LOG when a speed
log is not connected. it the log signal is
not provided, the ship's speed readout at
the screen top will be blank.
Manual speed input
If the radar is not interfaced with a speed log,
orthe speed log does not feed correct speed
enter the ship’s speed as follows:
1,
Press the [MENU] key and the [0] key
twice to show the OTHER menu.
Press the [2] key several times to select
MAN lrom the SPD MODE field.
3. Press the [3] key to select the MAN SPD.
Enter speed with the numeric keys.
Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to can
firm your selection lollowed by the
[MENU] key to close the menu. The ship’s
speed readout at the right-hand side of
the screen shows own ship’s speed fed
from the speed log with the label "MAN.”
1.10 On-screen Legends and Markers
Target alarm zone
Target trail settings
5! REL TRAIL
Flange scale AUTO
fling interval runs ‘n‘ 305
Pulselength
SOL
Presentation Nev data
mode (See below.)
1 LON m use E
L (SE mm
.wAYPOINT rare
: 0.1mm
; DEPTH TEMP
;123m um
cursor
No.1 EBL : D TRUE VECTOR
5 we mars QIQTOWW)
No.2 EBL ' ERG mason (See below.)
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1.11 Presentation Modes
This radar has the following presentation
modes: Head-up, Head-up/TB, Course-up,
North-up, and This Motion.
Selecting presentation mode
Press the [MODE] key on the panel at the
right side of the display unit. Each time the
[MODE] key is pressed. the presentation
mode and mode indication at the upper-left
comer oi the screen change cyclically.
Note: When a failure occurs in the gyrocom-
pass, the radar will automatically be switched
to unstabllized presentation mode. All com-
pass related data will read Relative values.
Loss of compass Signal
When the compass signal is lost, the presen-
tation mode automatically becomes head-up
and the compass readout at the screen top
shows asterisks ("'.'). Also HEADING FAIL
appears in red characters at the lower-right
comer ot the screen The message SET
HEADING appears at the lower-left corner of
the screen. This alert says on when the head-
ing signal is restored. to warn the operator that
the readout may be unreliable. When the com-
pass signal is restored, HEADING FAIL disap-
pears and SET HEADlNG prompts you to
readiusl heading indication. Press the MODE
key. and the asterisks go oft. Then, match the
on-screen HDG readout with the heading
reading (see paragraph 1.3) and press the
CANCEL/CLEAR key to erase the message
SET HEADlNG.
Presentation mode,
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A display without azimuth stabilization in which
the line connecting the center with the top of the
display indicates own ship’s heading.
The target pips are painted at their measured dis-
tances and in their directions relative to own ship's
heading.
A short line on the bearing scale is the north marker
indicating compass north. A failure of the compass
input will cause the north marker to disappear and
the HDG readout to show asterisks ("‘.‘) and the
message SET HEADING appears at the lower-
Ieft comer of the screen.
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Head-up TB (True Bearing) Mode
Radar echoes are shown in the same way as in the
head-up mode. The difference from normal head-up
presentation lies in the orientation of the bearing
scale. The bearing scale is compass stabilized, that
is, it rotates in accordance with the compass signal,
enabling you to know own ship’s heading at a glance.
This mode is available oniy when the radar is inter-
faced with a compass.
If the compass tails, the bearing scale returns to the
state of head\ 6 nm on IMO type; at any
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Figure 1-20 Target alarm
Note: If you wish to create a target alarm
zone having a 360-degree coverage around
own ship, set point “B“ in almost the same
direction (approx. 13°) as point “A" and press
the [TGT ALARM] key.
Two alarm zones can be set as described
above. To change the active alarm zones. do
steps 1 thru 4 In the above procedure. (When
both alarms are prepared the active alarm is
circumscribed.)
Acknowledging alarm
Atarget entering the ALARM zone produces
both visual (flashing) and audible (beeping)
alarms. To silence the audible alarm, press
the [TGT ALARM] key shortly. ACKN replaces
IN (orOUT).
This will deactivate the audible alarm but will
not stop the flashing of the target in the tar-
get alarm zone. To reactivate the audible
alarm, press the rI'GT ALARM] key again.
To silence the audible alarm, you may press
the [TGTALARM] key. However, In this case,
the label ACKN does not appear.
Deactivatlng target alarm
Hold the [TGT ALARM] key depressed for at
least 5 seconds.
Note: The target alarm is given to targets hav-
ing a certain level of echo strength. This level
does not always imply a landmass, reel, ships
brother surface objects but can mean returns
from the sea surface or precipitation. Prop-
erty adiustthe GAIN, NC SEA, and NC RAIN
controls to reduce noise to avoid generation
of the guard alarm against false targets.
Inward and outward target alarms
On the R-type. an inward or outward target
alarm can be selected on the TGT ALARM
menu. On the MO type, only the inward
guard alarm is available. The inward guard
alarm generates visual and audible warnings
when a target enters the target alarm zone
from any direction. The outward target alarm
is produced when a target leaves the target
alarm zone. (This is not atarget alarm by deli-
nition but some users find this feature valu-
able.)
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Figure 1-21 Inward and outward alarms
OUTWARD ALARM
1 .23 Oficentering (shift)
Own ship position, or sweep origin, can be
displaced to expand the view field without
switching to a larger range scale. The sweep
origin can be oil-centered to a point speci-
fied by the cursor, up to 75% 01 the range in
use in any direction.
This feature is not available on the longest
range scale or in the this motion mode. The
number of range rings increases keeping the
original range intervals unchanged.
To off center the radar picture:
1. Place the cursor at a position where you
wish to move the sweep origin by operat-
ing the trackball.
2. Press the [SHIFT/ZOOM] key with a
touch-and-release action. Then, the
sweep origin is off-centered to the cursor
position. However, the heading line is left
in the same position.
3. To cancel off-centering. press the (SHIFT!
ZOOM] key again.
(b) Press SHIFT
(a) Select location
key to offcenter.
with cursor.
Figure 1-22 Off—centered display
1.24 Echo Averaging
The echo average feature effectively sup-
presses sea clutter. Echoes received from
stable targets such as ships appear on the
screen at almost the same position every ro-
tation of the scanner. On the other hand, un-
stable echoes such as sea clutter appear at
random positions.
To distinguish real target echoes from sea
clutter, echo average performs scan-to-scan
correlation Correlation is made by storing
and averaging echo signals over successive
picture frames. it an echo is solid and stable,
it is presented in its normal intensity. Sea clut-
ter is averaged over successive scans result-
ing in the reduced brilliance, making it easier
to discriminate real targets from sea clutter.
To properly use the echo average function, it
is recommended to first suppress sea clutter
with the A/C SEA control and then do the fol-
lowing:
1. Press the [F1] key.
2. Press the [5] key twice to select ECHO
SIG.
1. VECT REF REL/TRUE
2. PULSE
3. NT RE]
4. STRETCH
5. ECHO AVG
6. VIDEO SLOPE
7. N RE]
8. DiSP SEL
9. PM
0. SART
Figure 1-23 F1 menu
3. Press the [5] key to select echo averag-
ing level desired from the ECHO AVG
field.
OFF: No averaging effect
0.5: Dietinguishes small targets from
sea clutter.
1: Helps distinguish targets from sea
clutter and suppresses brilliance
of unstable echoes
2: Distinguishes small stationary
targets such as navigation buoys.
3: Stably displays distant targets.
to) Echo average ON
(a) Echo average OFF
Figure 1-24 Echo averaging
Echo averaging uses scan-to-scan signal cor-
relation technique based on the true motion
over the ground of each target. Thus, small
stationary targets such as buoys will be
shown while suppressing random echoes
such as see clutter. True echo average is not
however effective for picking up small targets
running at high speeds over the ground.
Echo average is inoperable when a compass
signal is not available. If you wish to use this
feature without a compass signal, consult a
FURUNO representative.
Manual speed entry is done at the menu item
MAN SP0 on the OTHER menu, which is ac-
cessed by pressing the [MENU] key followed
by the [0] key.
Do not use the Echo Average feature under
heavy pitching and rolling; loss of targets
can result.
1.25 Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA)
10 operator-selected targets can be plotted
electronically to assess their motion trend.
Five past positions can be displayed lcr each
of the plotted targets. ll you enter a 6th plot
on a certain target, the oldest plot (past posi-
tion) will be erased.
A vector appears when you enter a second
plot tor the target and is updated each time a
new plot is entered. The vector shows the
target motion trend based on its latest two
plots.
Target data is shown in the data display area
which shows range, bearing, course, speed,
CPA and TCPA oi the last-plotted or selected
target.
Plotting time
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0 : Target plotted
D : Target plotth and data
indicated.
A : Target on a collision course
Note:
Target 2 is on a collision course as the extension
ct its vector goes through the own ship position.
Placing the offset EBL will help tor assessment.
TCPA is counted up to 99.9 min and beyond
that it is indicated as TCPA > 99.9 MIN.
Figure 1-25 EPA display
Target data
Note: EPA requires speed input (automatic
or manual) and a compass signal. The vec-
tor and data are updated on real time be-
tween plct entries, but do not neglect to plot
a new position over a long period of time.
Otherwise, the accuracy will be reduced. Note
that the plots will be lost when the compass
tails; start the planing exercise again.
Plotting a target
1. Place the cursor on a target oi interest by
operating the trackball.
2. Press the [PLOT SYMBOL] key. An un-
used plot symbol is marked at the cursor
position.
3. Watching the EPAtime shown at the right
side of the screen, wait for at least 30
seconds. Place the cursor (+) on the tar-
get at its new location, press the [PLOT
SYMBOL] key.
The plot symbol moves to the new target
position and previous position is marked
by a small dot.
4. To acquire other targets, repeat the above
steps selecting different plot symbols.
Note: If a target once plotted is not planed
again within 12 minutes, the waming "UP-
DATE PLOT' will appear on the upper right
margin of the screen and the plot symbol of
the target flashes. Plotting of a target will be
ceased if the time between consecutive plots
exceeds 12 minutes. it you want to continue
plotting this target, reacqulre it within one
minute. Othemise, the target will be regarded
as a “lost target" and its plot symbol and tar-
get data will be erased. The larger the plot-
ting interval, the less accurate the plotted
target data. Plotting of each target should nor-
mally be made every 3 or 6 minutes as iar as
possible. You can use a Watch Alarm to warn
yourseli every 3 or 6 minutes.
Within 30 seconds, you can cancel a last plot
by the [CANCEL/CLEAR] key and make a
re~errtry at a different position. After 30 sec-
onds, the last entry is processed to produce
a vector.
True or relative vector, vector time
Vectors can be displayed relative to own
ship's heading (Relative) or with reference
to the North (True). This feature is available
in all presentation modes (compass must be
working correctly). The current vector mode
is indicated at the upper-right corner of the
screen.
Vector time (or the length of vectors) can be
set to 30 seconds, 1, 2, 3, 6, 12, 15 or 30
minutes and the selected vector time is indi-
cated at the upper-right corner of the screen.
1. Press the [MENU] key followed by the [7]
key twice to select PLOT.
PLOTMENUt
1. MARK DISP OFF
2. ERASE
a. VECTREF REL Thus
4. VECTTIME % 1M 3M 6M
15M sum
5. CPASET OFF 0.5NM mm
mm GNM ANM
5NM GNM
e. TCPASET aos 1M 2M 3M
4M 5M 6M 12m
7. HISTORY ON
3. INTVAL -1M 2M 3M 5M
9. REFTGT
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Figure 1-26 PLOT menu
2. Press the [3] key select REL orTRUE from
the VECT REF field as appropriate.
3. Press the [4] to select appropriate vector
time from the VECT TIME field.
4. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to con-
firm your selection.
5. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
The vector tip shows an estimated position
of the target after the selected vector time
elapses. It can be valuable to extend the vec-
tor length to evaluate the risk of collision with
any target.
Target data
The radar calculates motion trends (range,
bearing, course, speed, CPA and TCPA) of
all plotted targets.
In the head-up and head-up true bearing
modes, target bearing, course and speed
shown in the upper-right target data field be-
come true (T) relative to north or relative (R)
relative to own ship in accordance with true/
relative vector setting. In the north-up, course-
up. and true motion modes, the target data
field always displays true bearing, true course
and speed over the ground.
Reading the target date
Press the [PLOT SYMBOL] key and the cor-
responding plot symbol key. Then, the fol-
lowing target data is displayed at the left side
of the CRT. Three target date can be dis-
played.
RNGIBRG (Range/Bearing): Range and
bearing from own ship to last-plotted target
with suffix "T” (True) or “R" (Relative) plot
symbol.
CSEISPD (Course/Speed): Course and
speed are displayed for the last-plotted tar-
get with suffix “T’ (True) or ‘R” (Relative) plot
symbol.
CPA/TCPA: CPA (Closest Point of Approach)
is the closest range the target will approach
to own ship. TCPA is the time to CPA. Both
CPA and TCPA are automatically calculated.
TCPA is counted up to 99.9 min and beyond
that it is indicated as TCPA> '99.9 MIN.
Terminating target plotting
With EPA you can plot up to 10 targets. You
may wish to terminate plotting 01 less impor-
tant targets to newly plot other threatening
targets.
With Trackball: Place the cursor (+) on a
target which you do not want to be tracked
any longer by operating the trackball and
press the [CANCEL/CLEAR] key.
All Targets: To terminate plotting of all tar-
gets at once:
1. Press the [MENU] key followed by the [7]
key.
2. Press the [2] key twice to select OFF from
the EHASE field.
3. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key followed
by the [MENU] key.
Setting CPA/TCPA alarm ranges
When the predicted GPA of any target be-
comes smaller than a preset CPA alarm range
and its predicted TCPA less than a preset
TCPA alarm limit, the EPA releases an au-
dible alarm and displays the warning label
COLLISION appears on the screen. In addi-
tion, the EPA symbol changes to a triangle
and flashes together with its vector.
Provided that this leature is used correctly, it
will help prevent the risk of collision by alert-
ing you to threatening targets. It is important
that GAIN, AIC SEA, A/C RAIN and other
radar controls are property adjusted.
CPA/TCPA alarm ranges must be set up prop-
erty taking into consideration the size, ton-
nage, speed, turning performance and other
characteristics of own ship.
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CPA/T CPA Alarm
The CPA/TCPA alarm feature should never
be relied upon as the sole means for detect-
ing the risk of collision.
The navigator is not relieved of the respon-
sibillity to keep visual lookout tor avoiding
collisions, whether or not the radar or other
plotting aid is in use.
To set the CPA/TCPA alarm ranges:
1. Press the [MENU] key.
2. Press the [7] key twice to display the
PLOT menu.
PLOT MENU1
1. MARK DISP OFF
2. emse
3. VECTHEF REL TRUE
4. VECT TIME E” 1M 3M 6M
15m sort
5. CPA szr El 05NM 1NM
2NM 3NM mm
mm SNM
s. TCPASET Lies: 1M 2M SM
4M 5M 6M 12m
7. HISTORY ON
5. INTVAL Em 2M 3M 6M
9. REF TGT
0. J,
Figure 1~27 PLOT menu
3, Press the [5] key lcr CPA SET or [6] key
for TCPA set.
4. Press the [5] key or [6] key again to se-
lect CPA or TCPA range desired.
5. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to reg-
ister your selection.
6. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
Silencing CPA/TCPA audible alarm
Press the [AUDIO OFF] key to acknowledge
and silence the CPA/T CPA audible alarm.
The warning label COLLISION and the flash-
ing of the triangle plot symbol and vector re-
main on the screen until the dangerous
situation is gone or you intentionally tenni-
nate tracking of the target by using the
trackball.
Past plot points
Past plot points may be marked on the dis-
play by dots. Up to nine dots can be displayed
as follows:
1. Press the [MENU] key.
2. Press the [7] key twice to select PLOT.
PLOT MENU‘I
1. MARK DISP OFF
2. ERASE
3. vec-r REF REL TRUE
4. VECTTIME sos 1M 3M 6M
15m son
5. CPA 557 E 0,5NM 1NM
2NM 3NM 4NM
sum BNM
s. TCPASET E 1M 2M 3M
4M 5M 6M 12m
7. HISTORY ON
3. INTVAL Elm 2M 3M GM
9. HEFTGT
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Figure 1-28 PLOT menu
3. Press the [7] key to select OFF or ON from
the HISTORY field as appropriate.
4. Press the {ENTER/SELECT] key to reg-
ister your selection followed by the
[MENU] key to close the menu.
1.26 Target Trails (Echo Trails)
It is possible to display the trails of the radar
echoes of targets in the Iorm of synthetic at-
terglow. Target trails are selected either rela-
tive or true and may be see or ground
stabilized. The simulated afterglow can be se-
lected in a single tone or gradual shading de-
pending on a setting on the TGTTFIAIL menu.
True or relative trails
You may display target trails relative to north
or own ship's heading on Relative Motion.
True motion trails require a compass signal
and own ship speed input to cancel out own
ship’s movement and present true target
movements in accordance with their over-the-
grcund speeds and courses.
a) True target traIls-no smearing
oi stationary targels
a) Relative target trails-all targets
moving relative to own ship
Figure 1-29 Target trails
Note: When true trail is selected on the RM
mode, the legend TRUE TRAIL appears in
red.
To select true or relative target trail presen-
tation:
1. Press the [MENU] key.
2. Press the [2] key twice to show the TGT
TRAIL menu.
TGT TRAIL
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2. MODE E] TRUE
3. SHADE mono
4. TRAIL copv OFF on
5.THINTRAIL E} ON
Figure 1-30 TGT TRAIL menu
3. Press the [2] key several times to select
FlEL or TRUE from the MODE field as
appropriate.
4. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to con-
firm your selection, then the [MENU] key
to close the menu.
Trail gradation
Target trails may be shown in monotone or
multitone. Gradual shading paints the trails
getting thinner with time iust like the atter-
glow on an analog PPI radar.
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Monotone Gradual shading
(Single) (Multi)
Figure 1 -31 Monotone and multitone
target trails
1. Press the [MENU] key.
2. Press the [2] key twice to select TGT
TRAIL.
TGT TRAIL
iss @1u or am CONT
mus
a. SHADE MONO mum
4. TRAILCOPYEI on
5.THIN TRAIL E] ON
LTIME
2. MODE
Figure 1-32 TGT TRAIL menu
3. Press the [3] key to select SINGLE or
MULTI from the SHADE field as appro-
priate.
4. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key and the
[MENU] key in order.
Displaying and erasing target trails
Press the [TGT TRAIL] key to activate or de-
activate the target trails feature.
Each press of the [TGT TRAIL] key within 5
seconds cyclically changes target trail length
(time) to 30 seconds, 1, 3, 6, 15, 30 minutes,
continuous target trail, and OFF.
The current target trail setting is displayed at
the upper right-and corner of the screen.
OFF—-SOsec —>1min—>3 min - 6 min
L .J
continuous ‘_ 30 min ‘_15 min
Suppose that “3 MIN" hasjust been selected.
it the [TGT TRAIL] key is pressed more than
5 seconds later, target trails are removed from
the display (memory still alive with target trail
timer count going on). Next hitting of the key
calls out the target trails on the screen. To
proceed to a longer plot interval, successively
push the [TGT TRAIL] key with a hit-and-re-
lease action. The Iargerthe target trail length,
the larger the target trail plot interval.
Note: Holding the [TGT TRAIL] key de-
pressed lor about 3 seconds will cause a loss
oftarget trail data so far stored in an memory.
Restoring trails
Trails are cancelled and restarted whenever
the range is changed. However, you can con-
tinue trails on the same range, without re-
starting, when the range is changed to a next
larger or smaller range scale. Note however
that when the range is changed, only those
target trails within the previous range are
continued; no trails are generated for targets
outside at the previous range.
1. Press the [MENU] key.
2. Press the [2] key twice to select TGT
TRAIL.
3. Press the [4] key to select ON from the
TRAIL COPY field.
4. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key and
[MENU] key in order.
No trail generated for
target not within previous
range.
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(in) New range
(a) Previous range
Figure 1-33 How trail copy works
Resetting target trails
To reset (or clear) the target trail memory, hold
the [TGT TRAIL] key depressed for about 3
seconds. Target trails are cleared and the
trailing process restarts from time count zero
at current target trail plot interval.
Trail brilliance
The brilliance of target trails can be adjusted
on the BFtILL menu as follows:
1. Press the [MENU] key.
2. Press the [9] key twice to display the
BRILL menu.
BRILL
TGT TRAIL
CHARACTER
HDG LINE
EBL/VRM
CURSOR
MARK
PLOT
OS SYMB
l.
' Requires RP Board.
Figure 1-34 BRILL menu
3. Press the [1] key to select TGT TRAIL.
4. Operate the VRM rotary control to adjust
brilliance. Current brilliance is shown by
the bar graph.
5. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to con-
clude your selection followed by the
[MENU] key to close the menu.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
B.
9.
1.27 Parallel Index Lines
Parallel index lines are useful for keeping a
constant distance between own ship and a
coastline or a partner ship when navigating.
The orientation of the index lines is controlled
with the EBL rotary control without and the
intervals between the lines adjusted with the
VRM rotary control (provided that No.2 VRM
is active).
Figure 1-35 Parallel index lines
Displaying/erasing the index lines
Press the [INDEX LlNE] key to display/erase
the index lines.
Selecting number of index lines to
display
Maximum number of the index lines can be
set for 2 or 6 on the MARK DISP sub menu
in the OTHER menu.
1.28 Origin Mark
You can mark any reference points, promi~
nent target or a point of particular interest us-
ing the origin mark feature. This mark is
geographically fixed, namely, ground stabi-
lized. Twenty such origin marks can be en-
tered.
To use the origin mark:
1. Place the cursor (+) at a point where you
want to place a reference mark by oper-
ating the trackball.
2. Press the [MARK] key. The origin mark
appears at the cursor position, of which
range and bearing are indicated at the
upper-right section of the screen.
Origin mark reference
The origin mark can be set relative to own
ship, or referenced to land (sea or ground
stabilized).
1. Press the [MENU] key.
2. Press the [8] key twice to select MARK.
MARK
1. ERASE
2. MODE TRUE
Figure 1-36 MARK menu
3. Press the [2] to select the REL or TRUE
as required.
4. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key.
5. Press the [MENU] key.
Erasing origin marks
Erasing individual origin marks
Select the origin mark with the cursor and
then press the [CANCEL/CLEAR] key.
Erasing all origln marks
1. Press the [MENU] key.
2. Press the [3] key twice to select MARK.
3. Press the [1] to select the ON option lrom
the ERASE field.
4. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key.
5. Press the [MENU] key.
1.29 Zoom
The zoom function is available on the R-lype
radar only, and it enlarges an area of interest
as large as twice the normal viewing.
1. Place the cursor (+) close to the point of
interest by operating the trackball.
2. Press and hold down the [SHIFT/ZOOM]
key for about two seconds. The area
around the cursor and own ship is en-
larged twice as large as the original size.
4. To cancel zoom, press and hold down the
[SHIFT/ZOOM] key about two seconds.
Note: The zoom feature is imperative when
the display is all centered.
a. in
\ \
Cursor Cursor
(a) Cursor placed at (b) Zoom in
point of interest (Fl-type only)
Figure 1-37Zoom
1.30 Markers
Heading line and heading marker
The heading line indicate the ship's heading
in all presentatlon modes. The heading line
is a line from the own ship position to the
outeredge ot the radar display area and ap-
pears at zero degrees on the bearing scale
in head-up mode, it changes the orientation
depending on the ship orientation in the north-
up and true motion modes. The heading
marker appears as a small circle on the bear-
ing scale to indicate the heading when the
display is shifted or is in the north-up or TM
mode.
Temporarily erasing heading line
To temporarily extinguish the heading line to
look at targets existing dead ahead of own
ship, press the GAIN control. The heading
line reappears when the control Is released.
North marker
The north marker appears as a short dashed
line. In the head-up mode, the north marker
moves around the bearing scale in accor-
dance with the compass signal.
Stern marker
The stem marker (3 dot-and-dash line) ap-
pears opposite to the heading line. It can be
displayed/erased on the MARK DISP sub
menu in the OTHER menu.
Own ship marker
The own ship marker (0) can be displayed!
erased on the MARK DISP sub menu in the
OTHER menu.
1.31 Suppressing Second-trace
Echoes
In certain situations, echoes from very dis-
tant targets may appearas false echoes (sec-
ond-trace echoes) on the screen. This occurs
when the return echo is received one trans-
mission cycle later, that is, after a next radar
pulse has been transmitted,
To activate or deactivate the second-trace
echo rejector:
1. Press the [MENU] key followed by the [5]
key twice to display the ECHO SIG menu.
ECHO SIG
1. COLOR E GRN '
2. can SWEEP on: ON(LINK) omrm
a. SWEEP LVL [I] 2 3
4. ENHANCE ON
5. END ECHO [E ON
6. PULSEl
7. PULSE2
" MULTI appears on R-type.
Figure 1-38 ECHO SIG menu
2. Press the [5] key to select OFF or ON.
3. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to con-
clude your selection followed by the
[MENU] key to close the menu.
1.32 [F2] Key
The [F2] key provides programmed param-
eters by the user. For example, you can pro-
gram the [F2] key as below.
Presettlng the [F2] key
1. Press the [MENU] key.
2. Press the [6] key twice to display the
FUNC menu.
FUNC
. FUNC1-0N
. FUNC2 -0N
. FUNca -0N
. FUNC1 SET
. FUNCZ SET
. FUNCS SET
. F-2 SET
Figure 1-39 FUNC menu.
3. Press the [7] key twice to select F-2 SET.
The following display appears:
1. TRAIL TlME 26 H
2. TRAIL MODE 27. TUNE NM
3. TRAIL SHADE EB. EXT WP’T
0. TRAIL LEVEL 29 OS POSN
5. ALARM AREA 30. CURS ERG
5. ALARM MODE 31. EBLI TIR
7. FANEL DIMMER 32. E512 T”?
B. TGT COLOR 33 CUHS ENG
9. ECHO AVG 34 VRMI RNG
10.IN'I' REJ 35.VRM2 RNG
11. ECHO STRETCH 35. CLTR SWEEP
12. NOSE R51
13. ECHO ENHANCE
14. 2ND ECHO
15. VIDEO CONTR
1S. PLOT MENU
17. MARK MODE
18. BRILL MENU
19. DRIFT MENU
20. NAV DATA
21. DISPLAY
22. SART
23. TIMER ALM MENU
24. STERN MK
5. OS MARK
sum by VHM control
and lit ENTER key.
Figure 1-40 User key setup menu
4. Select function desired wIth the VRM ro-
tary control.
4. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to reg-
ister your selection, and then press the
[MENU] key to finish.
Then, with a single press oi the [F2] you can
tum on the function preprogrammed in the
procedure above.
1.33 [F1] Key
The [F1] key allows instant access to often-
used menu items.
1. Press the [F1] key. The following menu
appears.
1. VECT REF REL/TRUE
2. PULSE
3. INT REJ
4. STRETCH
5. ECHO AVG
6. VIDEO SLOPE
7. N RE]
8. DISP SEL
9. PM
0. SART
Figure 1-41 F1 menu
2. Press appropriate numeric key. For ex-
ample, press the [4] key to select desired
echo stretch level.
1.34 FUNCTION Key
The FUNCTION key works similar to the au-
tomatic dialing feature on a telephone, play-
ing back control settings just as they were
registered. Instead of manually adjusting con-
trols to set up for a particular condition, for
example. navigation in a harbor, you can have
the [FUNCTION] key to do it lor you.
Presettlng the FUNCTION key
The radar’s intemal computer offers several
navigation condition setups as outlined in the
table below. For instance, you might want to
select HBR (Harbor) as objective ‘FUNCt”
oi the [FUNCTION] key. Then, when you se-
lect F1 with this key the radarwill be instamly
set to magnify target echoes on the 1.5 nm
range or lower.
The navigation condition setup options as-
slgnable to the [FUNCTION] key are shown
in the table below.
Each setup option defines a combination of
several radar settings for achieving optimum
setup for a particular navigating situation.
Those involved are echo average, interfer-
ence rejector, echo stretch, noise rejector,
enhanced video, video contrast, automatic
anti-clutter.
Adjusting these features on a function key
menu changes the original function key set-
tings. To restore the original settings for a
particular Iunction key, it is necessary to dis-
play the relevant function key menu and se-
lect appropriate menu options.
1. Press the [MENU] key.
2. Press the [6] key twice to display the
FUNC menu.
FUNC
. FUNC1-0N
. FUNC2 EON
. FUNCS -ON
. FUNCt SEI'
. FUNCZ SET
. FUNCS SET
. F02 SET
Figure 1-42 FUNC menu
3. Press [4], [5] or [6] twice to select which
function number to preset. For example,
press the [4] key to select FUNC1.
FUNCt
. T
. FUNC SEL COAST OCEAN
R-SEA FLT
BY HBRLRAIN
ECHOAVG OFF 0.5 1 2 3
INT REJ OFF 1 £3
STRETCH OFF 1 2
NCAUTO OFF ON
NFiEJ OFF ON
ENHANCE OFF ON
VIDEOCONT [E
PULSE
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
B.
9.
0.
Figure 1-43 FUNC 1 menu
Press the [2] several times to select tune
tion desired.
Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key. The set-
tings of items 3-9 automatically change
according to selection made at step 4. You
6. Press the [MENU] key.
Activating/deactivating a function
Press the [FUNCTION] key. Each time the
key is pressed a preset function the preset
functions enabled on the FUNC menu are
tumed on or oft cyclically.
You may enable/disable preset functions from
the menu as follows:
1. Press the [MENU] key followed by the [6]
key twice to display the FUNC menu.
Press the [1], [2] or [3] key to enable or
disable a preset function as appropriate.
Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to reg-
ister your selection and the [MENU] key
to close the menu.
Table 1-3 Function description
Label Dilcription
COAST Optimum setting for short range
detection using a range scale between
1.5 and 6 nm on calm seas.
OCEAN Optimum setting for long range
detection using a range scale between
6 and 24 nm.
R~SEA Optimum setting for heavy seas usng a
range scale between 3 and 12 nm.
FLT Optinum setting tor detection at fishing
floats on a range scale of 1.5 nm or
lower.
Optimum setting tor detection of buoys
(nav. radio. etc.) on a range scale of
1.5 nm or lower.
Optimum setting for short range
detection in a harbor using a range
scale of 1. 5 nm or lower.
Optimum setting for long range
detection using a long range scale.
Optimum setting for heavy rain
conditions using a range scale between
6 and 24 nm.
Table 1 -4 FUNCTION key default settings
5.
ECHO
STRETCH
6. 7.
NOlSE ENHANCED
FIE.)
1.35 Adiusting Brilllance of
Screen Data
You can adjust relative brilliance levels of
various marks and alphanumeric readouts
displayed on the screen as follows:
1. Press the [MENU] key.
2. Press the [9] key twice to show the BRlLL
menu.
emu.
1. TGT TRAIL g
2. CHARACTER g
3. HDG LINE 5
4. EBLNRM E2!
5. cunson g
5. MARK g:
7. PLOT it
a. OS SYMB g—
9. t'
' Requires FtP Board.
Figure 1-44 BRILL menu
3. Select a desired menu item by pressing
the corresponding numeric key. As an ex-
ample, press the [1] key it you want to
change the brilliance of target trails.
4. Operate the VRM rotary control to adjust
brilliance. Current brilliance level is dis-
played by the bar-graph to the right 01
each menu item.
5. Press the [ENTER [SELECT] key con-
clude your selection Iollowed by the
[MENU] key to close the menu.
1 .36 Echo Stretch, Enhanced
Video
Echo stretch
On long ranges target echoes tend to shrink
in the bearing direction, making them diffi-
cult to see. On short and medium ranges such
as 1.5, 3 and 6 nm scales, the same size
targets get smaller on screen as they ap-
proach the own ship. These are due to the
inherent property of the radiation pattern oi
the antenna. To enhance target video, use
the echo stretch iunctlon. There are two
types: echo stretch 1 (E81 ) to enlarge in bear-
ing direction for long range detection, and
echo stretch 2 (E82) to enlarge in range di-
rection on 1.56 nm scales.
To activate the echo stretch:
1. Press the [F1] key.
2. Press the [4] key twice to display the
ECHO SIG menu.
1. VECT REF HEUTRUE
2. PULSE
3. NT REJ
4. STRETCH
5. ECHO AVG
6. VIDEO SLOPE
7. N RE]
8. DISP SEL
9. PM
0. SART
Figure 1-45 F1 menu
3. Press the [4] key to select echo stretch
function desired. Select level appears at
the lower left-hand position. Each one
functions as in the figure below.
Enlarged in bearing
(circumferential)
‘irection with 551
it a distant target
is hard to see,
us Es 1.
Enlarged with 552
Figure 1-46 Echo stretch
Notes:
1) If the 1.5 nm range is preset for
pulselength of St or 82, and the 3 nm
scale for 82, the echo stretch is not avail-
able on those range scales.
2) The echo stretch magnifies not only small
target pips but also returns (clutter) trom
sea surface, rain and radar interference.
For this reason make sure these types of
interference have been sufficiently sup-
pressed before activating this function.
Enhanced video
The enhanced video lunction works similar
to the echo stretch function, enlarging target
echoes in bearing and range direction on 1.5-
6 nm scales.
1. Press the [MENU] key tollowed by the [5]
key twice to show the ECHO SIG menu.
ecr-ro era
1. COLOR E] GRN '
2. can sweep Fionrumo ON(FIX)
e. SWEEPLVL I] 2 3
4. ENHANCE Er; ON
5. arm ecno E on
e. PULSE1
7. PULSE2
' MULTI appears on H-Iype.
Figure 1-47 ECHO SIG menu
2. Press the [4] key to select OFF or ON from
the ENHANCE field as appropriate
3. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key, and
then press the [MENU] key.
Echo enlarged in bearing
and range directions
Figure 1-48 How the enhance
function works
1 .37 Watch Timer
The watch timer works like an alarm clock,
sounding visual ("WATCH") and audible
alarms at a predetermined interval.
To silence the alarm, press the [AUDIO OFF]
key. The label WATCH turns to normal color
and the alarm timer is reset to the initial value
and starts the count-down sequence again.
To activate the timer:
1. Press the [MENU] key followed by the [4]
key twice to select WATCH TIM.
WATCH TIM
1.ALMINTVL 3M 6M 12m
15m 20M
Figure 1-49 WATCH TIM menu
2. Press the [1] key to select desired inter-
val (3. s, 12, 15, 20 min) Irom the ALM
INTVL field.
3. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to con-
clude your selection followed by the
[MENU] key to close the menu.
1.38 Noise Rejector
The noise reiec’tor suppresses white noise,
which appears on as many dots scattered
randomly over the display.
To suppress white noise:
1. Press the [F1] key.
1. VECT REF REUTRUE
2. PULSE
3. INT HEJ
£. STRETCH
5. ECHO AVG
6. VIDEO SLOPE
7. N RE!
8. DISP SEL
9. PM
0. SART
Figure 1-50 F1 menu
2. Press the [7] key to turn the noise rejec-
tor on or oft as appropriate. NR appears
at lower left-hand position when the noise
rejector is on.
1.39 Navigation Dam
Various navigation data can be displayed
(and their iormat selected) with connection
at appropriate external sensors. You can se-
lect which navigation data to display as tol-
lows:
1. Press the [MENU] key, and then the [0]
key twice to show the OTHER menu.
2. Press the [8] key twice to select display
the NAV DATA menu.
3. Press appropriate numeric key to turn
data on/oif, select format.
4. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key, and
then press the [MENU] key.
1.40 Alarm Output
Alarm signal can be output. Select the
alarm(s) to output as follows:
1. Pressthe [MENU] key.
2. Press the [0] key twice.
3. Press the [0] key twice again to select
the sub menu OTHER.
4. Press the [4] key to select OUTPUTALM.
OUTPUT ALM
1. TIMER ON
2. TAZ ON
3. ATA ON
4. EPA ON
Figure 1-51 OUTPUTALM menu
5. Press appropriate numeric key to select
the alarm you want to output.
6. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key fol-
lowed by the [MENU] key.
1.41 Outputting Target
Position
Target position can be output (in IEC 61162-
1 format) to a video plotter and marked on
its screen with a symbol. Select target with
the trackball and push the NC RAIN con-
trol. Target position is output to the video plot-
ter connected to the NAV connector on the
SPU Board inside the radar display unit. This
function requires position data and compass
signal.
1.42 Degaussing Interval
The screen ls degaussed automatically at
certain time intervals, as well as each time
the radar is turned on, to demagnetize the
CRT screen to eliminate color contamination
caused by earth‘s magnetism or magnetized
ship structure. You can select the degauss-
ing interval and the degaussing degree as
follows:
1. Press the [MENU] key lollowed by the
[0] key twice to select OTHER.
3. Press the [0] key twice again to select
the sub menu OTHER.
OTHER
1. DEFAULT
2. TEST
3. DEGAUSS
4. INSTALLATION SET UP
Figure 1-52 OTHER sub menu
4. Press the [3] key to display the DE-
GAUSS menu.
DEGAUSS
1. T
2.DEGSINTV OFF El 5M 10M
anaesose 90° 180°
Figure 1-53 DEGAUSS menu
5. Press the [2] key to select desired de-
gaussing interval (OFF, 1, 5, 10 min) from
the DEGS INTV field.
6. Press the [3] key to select desired de-
gaussing degree (45°, 90°, 180°) from the
DEGS DEG field. For example. selecting
45° will automatically degauss the screen
when the ship makes a turn which is be-
tween 45" and 89°.
5. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key followed
by the [MENU] key.
1.43 Background Color
The [BKGND COLOR] key selects the color
of the background, characters, menu, mark-
ers and indications from the color combina-
tions shown below. Each press of the key
selects one of five color combinations.
Fladar Display
Area
Outside Radar
prhyAma
L—BLU L-BLU L-BLU BLK
n—H
Characters mm can
Menu YEL YEL
MenuHighIight RED RED
Heading Line
target Alarm
Zone
Slam Marker
1.44 Clutter Sweep
The clutter sweep feature suppresses sea
and rain clutters within the trackball-selected
area, to discriminate specific targets from
noise. The user may select the area to pro-
cess and the level of suppression to apply
as follows:
1. Press the [MENU] key.
2. Press the [5] key twice to select the ECHO
SIG menu.
3. Press the [2] key to turn on/oft the clutter
sweep function:
OFF: Tums off clutter wiper
feature.
Sweep area moves with
trackball operation. Sweep
cursor shown by dashed
lines.
Sweep area is fixed on the
screen. Sweep cursor
shown by solid lines.
4. Press the [3] key (SWEEP LVL) several
times to select level of suppression to use;
“3" provides the highest level of noise sup-
pression.
5. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to reg-
ister your selection and the [MENU] key
to finish.
ON(LINK):
0N(FlX):
6. Operate the trackball to select area to pro-
cess.
Select area to
process with
square cursor.
Figure 1-54 Selection of area to
process with clutter sweep
The clutter sweep feature may also be acti-
vated by the [F2] key.
1.45 Day, Night Brilliance
The secondary function of the BRILL control
is to provide instant bright or dim brilliance.
Push the control to select bright or dim bril-
Iianoe.
1.46 Radar Map (RP-17 required)
A radar map is a combination of map lines
and symbols whereby the user can define
and input the navigation, route planning and
monitoring data on the radar equipment. Map
lines are navigational facility whereby the
observer can define lines to indicate chan-
nels or tratiic separation schemes. Also called
nav lines, these lines can be ground stabi-
lized to stop them irom drifting. (Definition in
EC 60936-1 and IEC 60872-1)
In this series of radar, a radar map may con-
tain 3,000 points of mark and line data on
one map. One map can be memorized to fa-
cilitate the repeated use on the routine navi—
gation area.
The user can create a radar map on-real time
base while using the radar tor navigation or
at leisure time at anchor or while the radar is
not being used. Place of a map can be made
for any waterways apart from the actual own
ship location. The map data is stored on
EEROM card which is mounted on the main
processor board socket. When the optional
FiP board RP-17 and RAM card are installed
in the display unit, much more data can be
created and copied to another card.
Preparation
Selecting navaid
1. Press the [MENU] key.
2. Press the [0] keytwice.
2. Press the [O] kegl twice again to display
the NAV DATA menu.
3. Press [2] key to select navigation data
input device.
4. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to reg-
ister your selection and the [MENU] key
to close the menu.
Notes:
1) Own ship position display requires an in-
put from radionavigational equipment
such as a GPS receiver in accordance
with the data format as defined by IEC
61162-1.
2) Wind, water current, depth, water tem-
perature are not displayed when relevant
sensors are not titted and the text are tor
these is used for displaying another tar-
get data.
Displaying external waypoint
Waypoint defined on another navaid can be
displayed by setting EXT WP to ON on the
NAV DATA menu. This can be done by the
keying sequence oi MENU, [0], [0], [o], [o],
[3]-
Note: When the waypoint is more than 5000
nm away from own ship, the data shows
“>5000 nm“.
Making a radar map
Mark entry
Marks can be entered in 3 different ways.
1. Press the [MENU] key and the [6] key
twice to display the MARK menu.
1. MARK SEL
01A 12 0
OZ tit 13
03 14 -—
04 15 »
05 1 16NAV UNEu
069 17COASTL|NE—
07 - ISCONTOURUNE—
05 x
OSQDC
100
113,
19 PROHiBlTED AREAS
20 CABLE W
21 LINE ERASE
22 MARK CANCEL
2. DISP ON —
sense NCELKEY DISP ALL
4. ENTRY CURS UL
5. Posnconn
Figure 1-55 MARK menu
2. Press the [4] key to selectthe entry mode:
CU HS, LIL or OS POSN (Own Ship Posi-
tion). For UL, key in position with the ten
keys.
3. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key.
Press the [1] key and key in mark to emer
with the ten keys.
Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key.
6. Press the [MARK] key to enter mark.
Repeat step 6 to continue entering the
same mark with the same entry method.
To enter a different mark or change mark
entry method, repeat above procedure.
The map is automatically stored in the
radar’s memory.
Example: How to draw a coast ‘ne by cqur
1.
7.
Press the [MENU] key and the [8] key
twice to display the MARK menu.
Press [1] [1] m (tor coastline mark) and
press the [ENTER/SELECT] key.
Press the [4] key to select CURS and
press the [ENTER/SELECT] key.
Press the [MENU] key.
Place the cursor mark on a required po-
sition and press the [MARK] key.
Place the cursor at a next position and
press the [MARK] key. One line appears
connecting designated two points.
Repeat step 6 to establish the coastline.
Position, bearing correction
There may be some instances where the
chart latitude and longitude are by some sec-
onds. You can compensate this error as fol-
lows:
1.
2.
Press the [MENU] key.
Press the [8] key twice to display the
MARK menu.
Press the [5] key. The iollowing display
appears:
MARK
1. POSN conn OFF on
2. posu SET oowu come
3. ens coan MAN
4. lane SET 0mm
Figure 1-56 Display for position,
bearing correction
For position correction, press the [1] key
to select ON from the POSN CORR field
and press the [ENTER/SELECT] key.
Press the [2] key twice. and then operate
the trackball to show adjust amount of po-
sition correction.
Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key.
7. For bearing correctlon, press the [3] key
to select MAN from the BRG CORR field.
and then press the [ENTER/SELECT]
key.
Press the [4] key twice, and then operate
the EBL control to adjust amount of bear-
ing correction.
Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key followed
by the [MENU] key.
Displaying the radar map
1.
Press the [MENU] key to display the Main
menu.
Press the [8] key twice to display the
MARK menu.
Press the [2] key to select ON from the
D|SP tieid.
Press the [ENTE R/SELECT] key followed
by the [MENU] key.
Erasing contents of the radar map
1.
Press the [MENU] key.
2. Press the [3] key twice to select method
of erasure: CANCEL KEV (individual
marks), DISPLAY (marks currently dis-
played). or ALL (all marks).
Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key tollowed
by the [MENU] key.
North marker
Heading marker
Separation zone
Target being tracked Waypoin!
Navline
Own ship sale contour
Heading line
Planned route
Own ship vector
Approximate coastline
Waypolni
Past position
ATA: Equally time-spaced positions ol any targets being tracked.
Note—not equally geographically spaced.
EPA: Past plot positions may not be equally time-spaced, depending
an operator preference.
Figure 1-57 Concept of radar map, ground stabilized
1.47 Alarms
The table below shows the alarm indications which appear on the display screen.
Table 1-5 Alarms
Fault Audlble alarm Vlsual alarm To quit alarm status
Heading Iailure Heading label reads ‘“’."' Match the on-soreen Heading
and the message ‘HDG SIG readout with the actual
MISSING“ appears. compass reading, it necessary.
SYSTEM FAIL HEADING in Then, press the CANCEL key
red. to erase the message SET
Display is automatically HEADING.
switched to Head-up mode To stop audible alarm press
within 1 min. the AUDIO OFF key.
(IEC 60936411121.”
Target alarm Target flashes Press TGT ALARM key.
(Section 1.20).
Watch alarm WATCH 0:00 Press the AUDIO OFF key.
(Label 'WATCH" turns red The label WATCH turns to
and time count treezes at normal video and the timer is
‘0:00."). reset (Section 1.37).
Own ship lat/ton '"'.'“ in own ship position Make sure that own ship
Cursor lat/Ion field position data is ted from
"m." in cursor position field external radionav equipment.
System failure Message "BEG SIG
MISSING“ appears. No
radar echoes.
Incorrect Double beep tone None Correct keystroke is responded
keystroke by a single beep provided that
KEY BEEP ON is selected at
Installation.
Log tailure 2 beeps LOG ".' and ‘SYSTEM It the log has failed, use the
FAIL LOG' appear, if no log Manual Speed mode. or other
signal is input for 30 sec appropriate sensor.
while the ship speed has
been more than 5.0 kt tor 3
mln at below 0 kt.
2. OPERATION OF AUTOMATIC
TRACKING AID (ATA) ARP-17
2.1 Introduction
The FR—1505 MARK-3 series radar can accomcdate an optional ATA (Automatic Tracking Aid)
module complying with IMO MSC.64(69) Annex 4 and IEC 60872-2. With the optional ATA
circuit board (ARP -17) Fitted in the display unit, the radar will automatically acquire 10 targets
coming into the acquisition area. Once a target is acquired automatically or manually it is
automatically tracked within 0.2 to 32 nm, whether inside or outside the acquisition area.
Menu tree
[MENU] key 1. VIDEO PLOT
—z. TGT TRAIL
;a. TGT ALARM
44. PANEL DIM
—5. ECHO SIG
—s. FUNC
—7. PLOT 1. MARK DISP (OFF/ON)
E8. MARK 2. ERASE
9. BRILL 3. VECT REF (REL/TRUE)
0. OTHER 4. VECT TIME (308/1/3/6/15/30MIN)
5. CPA SET (OFF/0.5/1I2/3/4/5/6NM)
S. TCPA SET (SOS/“23141516” 2NM)
7. HISTORY (ON/OFF)
B. INTVAL (308/1/2/3I6MIN)
9. REF TGT
0. l —— t. T
— 2. AUTO ACO (OFF/ON/SET)
— 3. GUARD ZONE (OFFIONISET)
— 4. TRACK TEST
— 5. LAND DISCRIM (0/1/2/3/4)
— 6.1TM(REL/TRUE)
— 7. VECT START (1 MIN/ZOSCAN)
— 8. REF TGT VECT (OFF/ON)
Illlllll
Figure 2-1 Menu tree
Menu description
Mcflu Item F Function _]
1. MARK DISP Tums target data display on/oit.
if. ERASE __LErases all plot symbols.
3. VECT REF Selects vector raterenca; true or relative, ___1
P. VECT TlME Sets vector time.
5. CPA ser Sets CPA alarm range. "
6. TCPA SET Sets TGPA alarm range
I”‘lft‘iiSTOlT-ll! __Tl'_llms past position display on/ott. 1
B. INTVAL Selects past position display plottlng interval.
9. TGT BASED SPD Selects number oi reierenoe targets in use.
0. J, Automatic Tracking Aid.
2. AUTO AGO Sets an automatic acquisition area. I
3. GUARD ZONE Sets a guard zone.
4. TRACK TEST
__
Test ATA processor tor proper operation.
5. LAND DISCRIM
Sets size at echo to be recognized as landmass. The
larger the figure the larger the landmass. Default setting
Is ‘2'.
LTI’M Turns target data output on/oti.
7. VECT START Start displaying a vector after 20 scans.
B. REF TGT VECT
2.2 Criteria of Tracking
A target measuring 800 m or more in the ra-
dial or circumferential direction is regarded
as a landmass and not acquired or tracked.
Echoes smaller than 800 m are regarded as
targets to be tracked.
The FURUNO ARPA ATA video processor
detects targets in midst of noise and discrimi-
nates radar echoes on the basis oftheir size.
Target whose echo measurements are
greaterthan those 01 the largest ship in range
or tangential extem are usually land and are
displayed only as normal radar video. All
smaller ship-sized echoes which are less than
this dimension are further analyzed and re-
garded as ships and displayed as small
circles superimposed over the video echo.
When a target is first displayed, it is shown
as having zero true speed but develops a
course vector as more iniorrnation is col-
Tums vector display on/oti tor reierence target,
fl
lemed. In accordance with the International
Marine Organization Automatic Radar Plot-
ting Aid (lMO ARPA) requirements. an indi-
cation oi the motion trend should be available
within 20 scans of antenna and full vector
accuracy within 60 scans. The FURUNO
ARPA s/ATAs comply with these require-
ments.
Acquisition and tracking
A target which is hit by 5 consecutive radar
pulses is detected as a radar echo.
Auto acquisition is not defined in paints but
in time, which should be less than 3 s of ini-
tial stage.
Manual acquisition is done by designating a
detected echo with the trackball. Automatic
acquisition is done in the acquisition areas
when a target is detected 5-7 times continu-
ously depending upon the congestion. Track-
ing is achieved when the target is clearly dis-
tinguishable on the display for 5 consecutive
or alternate paints out of 10 consecutive
scans whether acquired automatically or
manually.
Targets not detected in 5 consecutive scans
become “lost targets."
Quantization
The entire picture is converted to a digital
from called "Quantified Video.“ Asweep range
is divided into small segments and each
range element is “1" if there is radar echo
return above a threshold level, or “0‘ if there
is no return.
The digital radar signal is then analyzed by a
ship-sized echo discriminator. As the antenna
scans, ii there are 5 consecutive radar pulses
with 1’s indicating an echo presence at the
exact same range, a target “start" is initiated.
Since receiver noise is random, it is not three
bang correlated, and it is filtered out and not
classified as an echo.
The same is true oi radar interference. Elec-
tronic circuits track both the closet and most
distant edges of the echo. At the end of the
scanning of the echo, the discriminator indi-
cates the measured maximum range extent
and total angular extent subtended by the
echo. If the echo is larger than a ship-sized
echo in range extent and/or angular width,
adjusted as a function of range, it is declared
to be a coastline and the closet edge is put
into memory as a map of the area.
This land outline is used to inhibit further ac-
quisition and tracking of ship sized echoes
beyond the closest coast outline. 5 consecu-
tive scans of coastal outline are retained in
memory to allow tor signal variation. All
smaller echoes are declared to be ship sized
and the middle 01 the leading edge is used to
provide precise range and hearing coordi-
nates of each echo on every scan. This
range/bearing data is matched to previous
data and analyzed from scan-to-soan for con-
sistency. When it is determined to be as con-
sistent as a real target, automatic acquisition
occurs and tracking is initiated.
Continued tracking and subsequent calcula-
tion develop the relative course and speed
of the target just as a man would do when
plotting the relative course and speed of the
target on the scope with a grease pencil.
The true course and speed of own ship are
computed from own ship’s gyro and speed
inputs, and the resulting course and speed
of each tracked target is easily computed by
vector summing of the relative motion with
own ship’s course and speed. The resulting
true or relative vector is displayed for each
of the tracked targets. This process is up-
dated oontinually for each target on every
scan of the radar.
Automatic acquisition areas and
suppression lines
Performance of auto-acquisition is enhanced
by controlling the limit lines (suppression
lines) in the former series of FURUNO
AFtPAs. In the ATA, the automatic acquisi-
tion rings are used instead of the limit lines.
Auto acquisition rings work as suppression
lines when viewed from the opposite direc-
tion. The should be placed clear of a land-
mass or shoreline. The acquisition areas may
be a full 360 degree circle or sector of any
angles. They are gyro stabilized.
Qualitative description of tracking
error
The FU RUNO ARPA accuracy complies with
or exceed IMO standards.
Own ship maneuvers
For slow turns there is no effect. Forvery high
turning rates (greater than 150°! minute, de-
pending on gyro), there is some influence on
all tracked targets which last for a minute or
two and then all tracked targets revert to full
accuracy.
Other ship maneuvers
Target ship courses, lag 15 to 30 seconds at
high relative speed, or 3 to 6 seconds at low
(near 0) relative speed. It is less accurate
during a turn due to leg, but accuracy recov-
ers quickly.
2.3 Activating, Deactivating
the ATA
The ATA is saturated/deactivated through the
menu. Acquired targets are tracked inten-ially
when the ATA is deactivated.
1. Adjust the A/C RAIN, AIC SEA and GAIN
controls for proper radar picture.
2. Press [MENU], [7], [7] to show the PLOT
menu.
FLOT MENU 1
. MARK DlSP
OFF
. ERASE
. VECT REF REL TRUE
.VEc‘l’TIME ans 1M 3M 6M
15m ecu
.CPASE( [E 0.5mm 1NM
2NM 3NM mm
5NM BNM
.TCPASET [E 1M 2M SM
4M 5M em 1214
ON
-1M 2M 3M 8M
. HISTORY
. INTVAL
. REFTGT
. J.
Figure 2—2 PL OT menu
3. Press the [1] key to select ON or OFF from
the MARK DISP field.
4. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key.
5. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
2.4 Entering Own Ship’s
Speed
The ATA requires own ship’s speed and
heading data. Of these. the speed data can
be entered automatically trom a speed log,
navaid or manually through the menu.
Note: It is customary to use a speed rela-
tive to water for collision avoidance and a
speed over the ground for navigation pur-
pose.
Automatlc speed input
1. Press [MENU], [0], [01 to display the
OTHER menu.
OTHER
HDG ssr
spo MODE LOG '
MAN SPD
SET DRIFI'
DISPLAY
MARK/LINE
TUNE
NAV DATA
EBLNHM
OTHER
1 .
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
0.
' NAV appears on R-lype radar.
Figure 2-3 OTHER menu
2. Press the [2] key to select LOG or NAV
from the SPD MODE field.
3. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key.
4. Press the [MENU] key to close the
menu.
Notes:
1) IMO Resolution A.823(1 9) iorAFtFA rec-
ommends that a speed log to be inter-
faced with an ARPA should be capable
of providing through-the-water speed.
2) Be sure not to select LOG when a speed
log is not connected. II‘ the log signal is
not provided, the ship’s speed readout
at the screen top will be blank.
3) SPEED "'.’ and SIGNAL MISSING "
LOG" appears if no log signal is present
for 30 s while the ship speed has been
more than 5.0 kt or tor 3 min below 50 kt.
4) With the serial speed inputs and SOG
selection. if the type at data is changed
from SOG to STW, the label 806 appears
in red at the upper right corner on the
screen.
Manual speed input
Select MAN at step 2 above, press the [3]
key twice, and enter speed by operating the
VRM control.
Target-based speed input
This mode is used when the ship's SDME
(log) is not operating properly, ship's speed
is changed minutely (in case of no log), or
the vessel has no device which detects ship’s
leeward movement (doppler sonar 2-axis
speed log, etc.) and leeward movement is
not disregarded
Note 1: The ATA calculates own ship’s speed
relative to a fixed target, Therefore, when
selecting a target, a larger ground mass or a
long coast line is not suitable as a reference
target because of obscure relerence point.
Notez: A vector can be displayed for the rel-
erence target. This can be done with FtEF
TGT VECT on the PLOT menu.
1. select a small ground mass target (small
island. lighthouse) 0.2 to 24 nautical miles
from own ship.
2. Place the cursor on the target.
3. Press [MENU], [7], [7], [0], [0]. [9]. [9]-
4. Place the cursor on the target and press
the [PLOT SYMBOL] key.
5. Press the [MENU] key.
Reference targets are marked with a square
symbol with a reterenoe number (R1, R2, R3).
2.5 Acquiring Targets
The ATA permits automatic acquisition (10
targets) plus manual acquisition (to targets),
or fully manual acquisition (20 targets) within
a range of 0.2 to 32 miles. The targets are
automatically numbered and the same num-
bers are not used more than one until the
maximum capacity is reached.
Betore starting the ATA, check that heading
and speed readouts at the top of the screen
are reasonable.
Manual acquisltlon
1. Place the cursor (+) on a target at inter-
est by operating the trackball.
2. Press the [PLOT SYMBOL] key.
The plot symbol changes its shape accord-
ing to the status as below. A vector appears
in about 20 antenna scans after acquisition
indicating the target’s motion trend. If the tar-
get is consistently detected forthree minutes,
the plot symbol changes to a solid mark. ll
acquisition fails, the target symbol blinks and
disappears shortly.
PLOT SYMBOLS
|‘_'|
O R l__I
Relerence Immediately
Target Atter
(Received Aoquisltion
reliable
ralerencing)
a o
20 scans alter 60 scans after
acquisition acquisition
(Steady tracking)
Target Dangerous
Target
Lost Target
Figure 2—4 Plot symbols
TARGET SWAP
When a trad99.9 min.
Note 1: MARK DISP on the PLOT menu must
be turned on to display target data.
Note 2: Target data may be displayed with
reference to North (True) or own ship head-
ing (Relative). The desired relerence may be
selected with TARGET DATA on the PLOT
menu.
2.9 Past Position Display
The ATA displays equally time-spaced dots
(maximum 10 dots) marking the past posi-
tions of any targets being tracked.
If a target changes its speed, the spacing will
be uneven, If it changes the course. its plot-
ted course will not be a straight line in TM
mode.
To turn the past position display on/off:
1. Press [MENU], [7], [7] to display the PLOT
menu.
2. Press the [7] key to select ON or OFF from
the HISTORY field.
Selecting plotting Interval
On the PLOT menu, select desired past po-
sition display plotting interval from the 8.
INTVALfield.
2.10 Set and Drift
Set, the direction of ocean current, can be
manually entered in the nearest degree. Drift,
the speed at current, can also be entered
manually, in 0.1 knot increments. Set and drift
corrections are beneficial for increasing the
accuracy of the vector data. The correction
is best made on relative motion with true vec-
tor, watching Iandmasses, buoys, or station-
ary targets. Thus, the speed and course of
own ship over the ground are reciprocally
calculated and compared with the relative
bearing and range to the relerence target to
produce a Set and Drift. These values are
applied to all targets. If stationary objects
have vectors, the set and drift should be cor—
rected until they lose their vectors.
It own ship is equipped with a device to indi-
cate ocean current movements, the values
shown on it may be used.
1. Press [MENU], [0], [0] to display the
OTHER menu.
OTHER
LOG'
HDG SET
SPD MODE
MAN SPD
SET DRIFT
DISPLAY
MARK/LINE
TUNE
NAV DATA
EBLNRM
OTHER
peeflemswwe
' NAV appears on R-type radar.
Figure 2-7 OTHER menu
3. Press the [4] key twice to select SET]
Dth—‘I’.
SET/DRIFT
1. T
2. SET/DRIFT -ON
3. SET
4. DRIFT
000.0
049.9 KT
Figure 2—5 SET/DRIFT menu
4. Press the [2] key to select ON from the
SET/DRIFT field, and then press the [EN-
TER/SELECT] key.
5. Press the [3] key twice, enter SET value,
and then press the [ENTER/SELECT]
key.
6. Press the [4] key twice, enter DRIFT
value, and then press the [ENTER/SE-
LECT] key.
7. Press the [MENU] key,
2.11 Alarms
CPA/T CPA alarm
Visual and audible alarms are generated
when the predicted CPA and TCPA of any
target become less than their preset limits.
Press the [AUDIO OFF] key to acknowledge
and silence the CPA/TCPA audible alarm.
The ATAcontinuously monitors the predicted
range at the Closest Point of Approach (CPA)
and predicted time to CPA (TCPA) of each
tracked target to own ship.
When the predicted GPA of any target he-
comes smaller than a preset CPA alarm range
and its predicted TCPA less than a preset
TCPA alarm limit, the ATA releases an au-
dible alarm. In addition, the target plot sym-
bol changes to a triangle and Ilashes together
with its veCIor.
Provided that this feature is used correctly, It
will help prevent the risk of collision by alert-
ing you to threatening targets. it is important
that GAIN, AIC SEA, A/C RAIN and other
radar controls are properly adjusted and the
ATA is set up so that it can track targets ef-
lectively.
CPA/TCPA alarm ranges must be set up prop-
erty taking into consideration the size, ton-
nage, speed. tumlng performance and other
characteristics ot own ship.
The CPA/TCPA alarm feature should never
be relied upon as a sole means for detecting
the risk of collision. The navigator is not re—
lieved of the responsibilityto keep visual look-
out for avoiding collisions. whether or not the
radar or other planing aid is in use.
Follow the steps shown below to set the CPA/
TCPA alarm ranges:
1. Press [MENU], [7], [7] to display the PLOT
menu.
2. Press [5] (CPA SET) to select CPA limit
desired from the CPA SET line.
3. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key.
4. Press [6] (T CPA SET) to select a TCPA
limit desired.
5. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key.
6. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
Silencing CPA/TCPA audible alarm
Press the [AUDIO OFF] key to acknowledge
and silence the CPA/TCPA audible alarm.
The flashing of the triangle plot symbol and
vector remain on the screen until the dan-
gerous situation is no longer present or you
intentionally terminate tracking 01 the target
by using the [CANCEL/CLEAR] key.
Lost target alarm
When the system detects a lost target, track-
ing on the target is discontinued and the tar-
get symbol becomes a flashing diamond ( ).
The normal plotting symbol is restored tot e
target when the target is manually acquired.
Confirming Lost Target
1. Place cursor on target.
2. Press the [CANCEL/CLEAR] key.
Guard zone alarm
When a target comes in the guard zone. the
buzzer sounds and the indication “GUARD ’
ZONE" appears. The intmding target is de-
noted by an inverted triangle mark.
You can set the guard zone as follows:
1. Press the [MENU], [7], [7] to display the
PLOT menu.
2. Press the [0] key twice.
3. Press the [2] key to select GUARD ZONE.
4. Press the [2] key again to select SET and
press the [ENTER/SELECT] key.
5. Set the cursor on one boundary of the
guard ring and press the [ENTER/SE-
LECT] key. Set the cursor on the other
boundary and press the [ENTER/SE-
LECT] key.
To disable the guard ring, select OFF at step
4 in the above procedure and press the [EN-
TEE/SELECT] key.
2.12 Track Test
(Simulation Display)
The simulation display tests the ATA proces-
sor for proper operation. The figure below
shows the starting picture of the simulation
display. Each mark moves as time passes.
Check that each target‘s data is reasonable.
Do this test when the radar is not being
used.
Figure 2-5?de test display
1. Press [MENU]. [7], [7]. [0]. [0], [41,[4l
2. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to start
the test.
3. It takes approximately three minutes tor
all vectors to be displayed completely on
the screen. The simulation display does
not need radar, gyrocompass nor speed
log input; seven targets on various
courses and speeds are provided.
Target
90.0“ R
Target 2 0.0' n
Targd 3 team a
Target 4 216.5“ E
' Initial data
4. The simulation continues forfive minutes
and then repeats. To quit the test se-
quence, turn the power 011.
2.13 Outputting Target Date
Target data may be output to external equip-
ment as follows:
1. Press [MENU], [7]. [7], [0], [0].
2. Press the [7] key to select OFF. REL.
TRUE lrom the TGT DATA OUT field as
appropriate.
3. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key followed
by the [MENU] key.
2.14 Diagnostic Sequence
You can check the ATA Board for proper op-
eration as follows. The self test does not
require operator intervention. It runs auto-
matically when the power is placed on at
regular inten/als or on operator demand.
1. Press [MENU], [0], [0], [0], [0].
2. Press the [2] key twice to start the diag-
nosis sequence. The results 01 the test
appear as shown below.
FR-1505 SERIES TEST
Program No. 03591521"
ROM Chedt 0K
RAM Check 0K
Antenna Flotation 24RPM
Tx Trigger Frequency (500on
Video Love! 000
Video Signal 0K
ARP TEST
1. Program No. 18590411" 18590421"
2. ROM Check 0K 0K
3. RAM Check 0K
4. Speed Log OK 0.0 KT
5. Course 0K
6. Trigger 0K
7. Video Signal OK
8. Bearing Pulse 0K
9. Heading Pulse OK
10. Minimum 0003
11. Sean Time 0274
12. Manual Aoq. 00
13. Auto Acq. 00
14. FE—Data 1 0000
15. FE-Data 2 0000
Press MENU key to escape.
Press ENTER to check CRT.
"' Program No.
Figure 240 Diagnosin'c test results
3. It NG appears tor any ATA-related Item,
call for service.
3. RADAR OBSERVATION
3.1 General
Minimum and maximum ranges
Minimum range
The minimum range is defined by the short-
est distance at which, using a scale of 1.5 or
0.75 nm, a target having an echoing area of
10 mz is still shown separate lrom the point
representing the scanner position.
It is mainly dependent on the pulselength,
scanner height, and signal processing such
as main bang suppression and digital quan-
tization. lt is a good practice to use a shorter
range scale as far as it gives favorable defi-
nition or clarity ol picture. The IMO Ftesolu-
tion A. 477 (XIl) and IEC 936 require the
minimum range to be less than 50 m. All
FURUNO radars satisfy this requirement.
Maximum range
The maximum detecting range of the radar.
Flrnax, varies considerably depending on sev-
eral factors such as the height of the scan-
ner above the waterline, the height of the
target above the sea, the size, shape and
material of the target, and the atmospheric
conditions.
Under normal atmospheric conditions, the
maximum range is equal to the radar hori-
zon or a little shorter. The radar horizon is
longer than the optical one by about 6% be-
cause ol the diffraction property of the radar
signal. The thax is given in the following
equation.
Hm..= 22 x (W HFE)
where Rmax: radar horizon (nautical miles)
hi: scanner height (m)
h2: target height (m)
Radar horizon
Optical horizon
Figure 3-1 Radar horizon
For example, if the height of the scanner
above the waterline is 9 meters and the height
at the target is 16 meters, the maximum ra-
dar range is;
RmaF2.2xd§+i/T§)=2.2x(3+4)=15.4nm
It should be noted that the detection range is
reduced by precipitation (which absorbs the
radar signal).
X-band and S-band
In lair weather, the above equation does not
give a significant difference between X- and
S-band radars. However, in heavy precipita-
tion condition, an S-band radar would have
better detection than an X-band radar.
Radar resolution
There are two important factors in radar
resolution (discrimination): bearing resolution
and range resolution.
Bearlng resolution
Bearing resolution is the ability of the radar
to display as separate pips the echoes re-
ceived from two targets which are at the same
range and close together. It is proportional
to the scanner length and reciprocally pro-
portional to the wavelength. The length of the
scanner radiator should be chosen for a bear-
ing resolution better than 2.5“ (IMO Resolu-
tion). This condition is normally satisfied with
a radiator of 1.2 m (4 It) or longer in the X-
band. The S-band radar requires a radiator
of nominal 12 feet (3.6 m) in our product
range.
Range resolution
Range resolution is the ability to display as
separate pips the echoes received irom two
targets which are on the same bearing and
close to each other. This is determined by
pulselength only. Practically, a 0.08 microsec-
ond pulse offers the discrimination better than
35 m as do so with all FURUNO radars.
Test targets tor determining the range and
bearing resolution are radar reflectors hav-
ing an echoing area of 10 mg.
Bearing accuracy
One of the most important features of the ra-
dar is how accurately the bearing of a target
can be measured. The accuracy of bearing
measurement basically depends on the nar-
rowness ot the radar beam. However, the
bearing is usually taken relative to the ship’s
heading, and thus, proper adjustment of the
heading line at installation is an important tac-
tor in ensuring bearing accuracy. To minimize
error when measuring the bearing of a tar-
get, put the target echo at the extreme posi-
tion on the screen by selecting a suitable
range.
Range measurement
Measurement of the range to a target is also
a very important function 01 the radar. Gen-
erally, there are two means of measuring
range: the fixed range rings and the variable
range marker (VRM)‘ The fixed range rings
appear on the screen with a predetermined
interval and provide a rough estimate of the
range to a target. The variable range marker‘s
diameter is increased or decreased so that
the marker touches the inner edge of the tar-
get, allowing the operator to obtain more ac-
curate range measurements.
3.2 False Echoes
Occasionally echo signals appear on the
screen at positions where there is no target
or disappear even if there are targets. They
are, however, recognized if you understand
the reason why they are displayed. Typical
false echoes are shown below.
Multiple echoes
Multiple echoes occur when a transmitted
pulse returns from a solid object like a large
ship, bridge, or breakwater. A second, a third
or more echoes may be observed on the dis-
play at double, triple or other multiples of the
actual range of the target as shown below.
Multiple reflection echoes can be reduced
and otten removed by decreasing the gain
(sensitivity) or properly adjusting the NC SEA
control.
True
@ m
Muttipie
llilil
id
Target
Own ship
echo
Figure 3-2 Multiple echoes
Sidelobe echoes
Every time the radar pulse is transmitted.
some radiation escapes on each side of the
beam, called “sidelobes.” If a target exists
where it can be detected by the side lobes
as well as the main lobe, the side echoes
may be represented on both sides 01 the true
echo at the same range. Side lobes show
usually only on short ranges and from strong
targets. They can be reduced through care-
ful reduction of the gain or proper adjustment
of the A/C SEA control.
Figure 3-3 Side/obs echoes
Virtual image
A relatively large target close to your ship may
be represented at two positions on the
screen. One of them is the true echo directly
reflected by the target and the other is a false
echo which is caused by the mirror effect of
a large object on or close to your ship as
shown in the figure below. If your ship comes
close to a large metal bridge, for example,
such a false echo may temporarily be seen
on the screen.
Target
True
echo
llllll
ow" Ship Multiple
edro
Figure 3—4 Virtual image
Shadow sectors
Funnels, stacks. masts, or derricks in the
path of the scanner block the radar beam. If
the angle subtended at the scanner is more
than a few degrees, a non-detecting sector
may be produced. Within this sector targets
can not be detected.
Blind lone
Figure 3-5 Shadow sectors
3.3 SART (Search and Rescue
Transponder)
A Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)
may be triggered by any X-Bend (3 cm) ra-
dar within a range of approximately 3 nm.
Each radar pulse received causes itto trans-
mit a response which is swept repetitively
across the complete radar frequency band.
When interrogated, it first sweeps rapidly (0.4
‘ us) through the hand before beginning a rela-
tively slow sweep (7.5 us) through the band
back to the starting frequency. This process
is repeated tor a total of twelve complete
cycles. At some point in each sweep, the
SART frequency will match that of the inter-
rogating radar and be within the pass band
of the radar receiver. It the SART is within
range, the frequency match during each of
the 12 slow sweeps will produce a response
on the radar display, thus a line of 12 dots
equally spaced by about 0.64 nautical miles
will be shown.
When the range to the SAFlT is reduced to
about 1 nm, the radar display may show also
the 12 responses generated during the last
sweeps. These additional dot responses,
which also are equally spaced by 0.64 nm,
will be interspersed with the original line of
12 dots. They will appear slightly weaker and
smaller than the original dots.
Screen B: when SART
is close
Screen A: When SART
ls distant
Radar antenna
beamwrdth
Radar receiver
bandwidth
Figure 3-6 Appearance of SART signal on
the radar display
Showing SART marks on the radar
display
Range scale of 6 or 12 nm with normal radar
settings should display SAFlT signals. How-
ever, this radar has a special leature which
enhances SAFlT signals. This is done as be-
low:
Summary to detect SART response
1. Press the [F1] key.
1. VECT REF REL/TRUE
2. PULSE
3. NT RE!
4. STRETCH
5. ECHO AVG
6. VIDEO SLOPE
7. N REJ
e. DlSP SEL
9. PM
0. SART
Figure 3-7 F1 menu
2. Press the [0] key to turn SAFIT on or off
as appropriate.
General remarks on receiving SART
SART range errors
When responses lrom only the 12 low tre-
quency sweeps are visible (when the SART
is at a range greater than about 1 nm). the
position at which the first dot is displayed may
be as much as 0.64 nm beyond the true po—
sition ot the SART. When the range closes
so that the fast sweep responses are seen
also, the lirst 01 these will be no more than
150 meters beyond the true position.
Radar bandwidth
This is normally matched to the radar
pulselength and is usually switched with the
range scale and the associated pulselength.
Narrow bandwidths of 3-5 MHz are used with
long pulses on long range and wide band-
widths ot 10-25 MHz with short pulses on
short ranges.
Any radar bandwidth of less than 5 MHz will
attenuate the SART signal slightly, so it is
preferable to use a medium bandwidth to
ensure optimum detection of the SART.
Radar side lobes
As the SART is approached, side lobes from
the radar scanner may show the SART re-
sponses as a series of arcs or concentric
rings. These can be removed by the use of
the anti—clutter sea control although it may
be operationally useful to observe the side
lobes as they may be easier to detect in clut-
ter conditions and also they will confirm that
the SAFlT is near to the ship.
Gain
For maximum range SART detection the nor-
mal gain setting tor long range detection
should be used, that is. with background
noise speckle visible.
NC SEA control
For optimum range SART detection, this con—
trol should be set to the minimum. Care
should be exercised as wanted target in sea
clutter may be obscured. Note also that in
clutter conditions the first few dots of the
SART response may not be detectable, irre-
spective of the setting of the anti-clutter sea
control. In this case, the position of the SART
may be estimated by measuring 9.5 nautical
miles from the furthest dot back towards own
ship.
Some sets have automatic/manual anti-clut-
ter sea control facilities in which case the op-
erator should switch to manual.
NC RAIN control
This should be used normally (to break up
areas of rain) when trying to detect a SART
response which, being a series of dots, is not
affected by the action of the anti-clutter rain
circuitry. Note that Raoon responses, which
are often in the form of a long flash, will be
affected by the use of this control.
Some sets have automatic/manual anti-clut-
ter rein control facilities in which case the op-
erator should switch to manual.
Note: This SART information is excerpted
from IMO SN/Circ 197 Operation of Marine
Radar for SART Detection.
3.4 RACON (Radar Beacon)
A racon is a radar transponder which emits
a characteristic signal when triggered by a
ship's radar (usually only the 3 centimeter
band). The signal may be emitted on the
same frequency as that of the triggering ra-
dar, in which case it is superimposed on the
ship's radar display automatically.
The racon signal appears on the PPI as a
radial line originating at a point just beyond
the position of the radar beacon or as a
Morse code signal (figure below) displayed
radially from just beyond the beacon.
mum
Recon
m Metammmwiwfl "l‘
a” in m "0 V
Figure 3-8 Appearance of RACON signal
on the radar display
4. OPERATION OF
VIDEO PLO1TER RP-17 (0PT|0N)
The Video Plotter RP-17 is an optional circuit board which is accommodated in the display
unit of the FR‘1505 MARK-3 series radars. It permits use of two memory cards: a memory
card(RAM) for storing the operator-created radar maps, and the other is a chart card(ROM)
storing FURUNO made digital charts.
The memory card enables the operator to create radar maps more precisely than the stan-
dard supplied radar map card (150 points per map). The radar map can hold a maxium of
3,000 points. The card permanently retains the data you have entered from the radar display
or by Lat/Long positions. Own ship and other ship tracks may be stored at a selected interval.
To display Nav line, RTE and WPL sentences are necessary. WPL ID sentence received in
figure only. The data can be copied for other ships of the same shipping company.
Chafls are superimposed on the radar picture without disturbing the radar observation. The
chart area is dependent on the radar range in use.
The drive for the ROM card can also drive the Electronic Reference Chart (EPIC). The EFtC is
a digital chart published by the Japanese Hydrographic Bureau. Note it is not an ENC used for
ECDIS.
For details, refer to the separate manual for the Video Plotter RP-17.
5. MAINTENANCE
& WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open the equipment.
Only qualified personnel
should work inside the
equipment.
Turn ott the radar power
switch betore servicing the
scanner unit. Post a warn-
Ing sign near the switch
indicating it should not be
turned on while the scanner
unit is being serviced.
Prevent the potential risk 01
being struck by the rotating
scanner and exposure to
RF radiation hazard.
Wear a satety belt and hard
hat when working on the
scanner unit.
Serious injury or death can
result it someone tails from
the radar scanner mast.
& N0110E
ATTENTION TECHNICIANS: Turn oft the
Switch (52) on sets designed to operate
on Ac power before servicing the equip-
ment.
(Circuits still remain alive when the
power switch on the front panel Is turned
off.)
IE
e 050
Switch 82
5.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Periodic checks and maintenance are important for proper operation of any electronic sys-
tems. This chapter contains maintenance instructions to be followed to obtain optimum per-
iormance and the longest possible life of the equipment.
Check and measures
Interval | check point
Remarks
Weekly Display unit
Periodicaliy clean the exterior oi
display unit with a dry soft cloth.
Use at commercialty available
CRT cleaner (spray) having
antistatic sheet is recommended.
A CRT screen produces static charge
which attreots dust. DO NOT use
strong solvents like paint thinner or
abrasive cleaners for cleaning.
Dust and dirt on CRT creates
symptoms similar to poor sensitivity.
(Continued on next page)
Sealing compound may be used
instead of paint. Apply a small
amoum of grease between nuts and
bolts for easy removal in future.
Do not use plastic solvent (acetone)
for cleaning. If you need to remove
ice from scanner unit. use a wooden
hammer or plastic head hammer.
Creek on the unit may cause water
ingress, causing serious damages to
internal circuits.
When closlng scanner covers in
position. be careful not to catch loose
wires between covers and unlt.
J._
I1 CFtT anode mbber cap or wire
sheath is cracked, ask your dealer to
replace it. For service technician:
Wait at least 3 minutes until high
voltage components (CRT and HV
capacitors) discharge their residual
charges before accesslng them.
3 to s Exposed nuts Check for corroded or loosened
months and bolts on nuts and bolts. if necessary, clean
(for quali- scanner unit and repaint them thickly. Replace
lied tech- them If heavily corroded.
nlctans _
only) Scanner Check for dirt and cracks on
radiator radiator surface. Thick drrt should
be wiped off with soft cloth
dampened with fresh water. it a
crack is found, apply a slight
amount of sealing compound or
adhesive as a temporary remedy.
then call for repalr.
l—-— .
3 to 6 Ten-nlnal Open antenna cover to check
months strips and terminal strip and plug
(for quali- plugs in connections inside. Also check
tied teoh- scanner unit the rubber gasket of antenna
niclans covers for deterioration.
NW)
6 months CRT and High voltage at CRT and
to one surrounding sunounding components attract
year components dust in environment which will
(for quali— cause poor insulation. Ask your
tied tech- nearest FURUNO representative
nicians or dealer to clean internal high-
only) voltage components.
Terminal Check for loose connections.
strips, Check contacts and plugs for
sockets. earth proper seating, etct
terminal
5.2 Life Expectancy of Maior
Parts
mm —m
000139050 About
000-135-146 000hrs
5.3 Replacement of Batteries
The GYRO CONVERTER Board (option) and
the RP Board have a battery. The battery for
the RP Board preserves data when the power
is turned off, and its life is about five years.
When the battery voltage is low, NG (No
Good) appears at the diagnostic test for the
RP board. When this happens, contact your
dealer to request replacement of the battery.
GC Board
CR 1/2 B.L
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
A WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD ATrENTION TECHNICIANS: Turn off the
Do not open the equipment. Switch (52) on sets designed to operate
on Ac power beiore servicing the equip-
Only qualified personnel ment.
should work inside the
equipment. (Circuits still remain alive when the
power switch on the front panel is turned
Turn off the radar power off.)
switch beiore servicing the
scanner unit. Post a warn-
Ing sign near the switch
Indicating It should not be
turned on while the scanner
unit is being serviced.
Prevent the potential risk of
being struck by the rotating
scanner and exposure to
RF radiation hazard.
Wear a safety belt and herd .
hat when working on the watch $2
scanner unit.
Serious injury or death can
result it someone tells irom
the radar scanner mast.
6.1 Easy Troubleshooting
This paragraph describes how to cure operational problems, which can be made by observing
the radar picture and using operator controls and keys without opening the display unit, an-
tenna unit or other equipment units.
The table below shows user-level troubleshooting procedures.
Check that OS MARK ON is selected at the MARK/LINE submenu In
the OTHER menu. Also, own ship lnionnation (length, width, etc.)
should have been entered in initial settings. Consult a FURUNO
representative or dealer for details.
No own ship mamer
6.2 Advanced-level
Troubleshooting
This paragraph describes how to cure hard-
ware and software troubles which should be
carried out by qualified service personnel.
Note: This radar equipment contains com-
plex modules in which fault diagnosis and
repair down to component level are not prec-
ticable by users.
Serviceman qualification
All adjustments oi radio transmitter during or
coinciding with the installation, servicing, or
maintenance which may afiectthe proper op-
eration must be performed by or under the
immediate supervision and responsibility at
a person holding an operator certificate con-
taining a ship radar endorsement.
This is what the US. Codes of Federal Regu-
lations part 80.1 69 implies (not exact extract).
As such. every administration sets torth its
own rule; service personnel must be aware
of this kind oi competency requirements.
Service call
When making a service call to your service
agent, check SIN and symptom beforehand.
does not operate at all.
Control panel is not
lluminated either.
CRT brilliance adjusted but
no picture
Scanner not rotating
2. Mains voltage/polarity
3. Power Supply Board
4. Illumination lamps
1. DISPLAY submenu settings
2. CRT voltage
3. SPU Board
Problem Check point and Remedy
4 probable cause
Power turned on but radar 1. Blown fuse F1 or F2 1. Replace blown fuse.
2. Correct wirlngs and input voltage.
3. Replace Power Supply Board.
4. Replace detective lamps.
t. In case of single display install-
ation (without radar inter-
switching), make sure MAIN is
selected on the DISPLAY submenu
(OTHER menu).
2. Check high voltage supply with
utmost care.
3. Replace SPU Board.
1. Scanner drive mechanism 1. Check scanner drive mechanism.
(Note that the message
BRG SIG MISSING appears
in stand-by.)
2. Confirm that scanner is set to
rotate on menu.
2. Contact a FUHUNO agent.
Alphanumeric data and
marks are not displayed in
Transmit status.
1. SPU Board
1. Replace SPU Board.
Problem Check point and Remedy
probable cause
Adjust GAIN comrol with NC 1. IF amplifier 1. Replace lF amplifier.
SEA control set at minimum. 2. Signal cable between 2. Check continuity and isolation of
Marks and legends appear antenna and display coaxial cable. (Note: Disconnect
but no noise or echo. the plug and lugs at both ends of
coaxial cable belore checking it
by ohmmeter.)
3. Video Amplifier Board 3. Check video coax line for secure
connection. If connection is good,
replace SPU Board.
1. Magnetron 1. Check magnetron current.
2. Modulator Board 2. Replace Modulator Board.
3. SPU Board 3. Replace SPU Board.
Marks, legends and noise
appear but no echo.
(Transmission leak.
representing own ship
position, is absent.)
Piclure not updated 1. Bearing Signal Generator 1. Check the connection of signal
Board (scanner unit) cable.
2. SPU Board 2. Replace SPU Board.
3. Video lockup 3. Turn off and on radar.
Incorrect orientation of 1. SPU Board 1. The message "HD SIG
MISSING" appears when the
heading pulse is not received
during stand-by.
2. Replace gyro interlace.
picture
2. Gyro interface
1. With radar transmitting on 48 nm
range, check magnetron
current. It current is below normal
value, magnetron may be
defective. Replace magnetron.
2. Damned we 2. Check MIC detecting current. It it
is below normal value, MIG may
have become detuned. MIC must
Tuning manually adiustad 1. Detariorated magnetron
but poor sensitivity
be tuned.
3. Dirt on radiator face 3. Clean radiator surface.
4. Second trace rejection is 4. Disabie the second-trace reiector
ON. relerring to paragraph 1.30.
Range changed but radar 1. Defective RANGE key 1. Try to hit [+1 and [-1 RANGE
keys several times. it unsuccess-
piclura does not change
lul, replacement 01 keypad may
be required.
2. SP0 Board 2. Replace SPU Board.
3. Mother Board 3. Replace Mother Board.
4. Video lockup 4. Turn OH and on radar.
Problem
displayed.)
(6 lines wanted)
displayed.
Pinten‘erenoe rejector
inoperable (interference
rejection level not displayed)
Echo stretch ineffective
(Neither 'ES1" nor "ESE“ is J
Only 2 parallel index lines
Range rings are not
Cheek point and
probable cause
1. SPU Board
2. Mother Board
1. SPU Board
1. Incorrect setting of index
line interval
1. Adjust the brilliance of
range rings with the
intensity is increased
_-l
Remdy
1. Replace SPU Board.
2. Replace Mother Board.
1. Replace SPU Board.
1. Set index line interval referring to
paragraph 1.26.
1. Replace associated circuit board it
unsuccessful.
2. SPU Board 2. Replace SPU Board.
[Ear discrimination at range 1. Sea clutter control not 1. Improper selling of NC SEA
functioning property. control. If NC SEA is seen only
True motion presentation not F. Poor contact of MODE
at very close range, suspect
inaccurate frequency of
crystal oscillator.
1. Try to press MODE key a little
working correctly. key. harder.
2. Selection is not accessed. 2. Press MODE key until 'TM"
. appears.
3. Speed entry is incorrect. 3. Enter correct own ship speed
relerring to paragraph 1.24.
4. TM display inaccurate 4. Make sure that speed and compass
inputs are accurate.
Target not tracked correctly 1. Poor definition of targets in 1. Adjust AIC SEA and NC RAIN
sea clutter controls referring to paragraphs
I___
1.14 and 1.15.
6.3 Diagnostic Test
A diagnostic test program is provided to en-
able testing of major circuit boards in the re-
dar display unit. Note that the normal radar
picture is lost during this test.
Proceed as follows to execute the diagnos-
tlc test:
1.
Press [MENU] [0] [0] to show the OTHER
main.
Press the [0] key twice to select the
OTHER sub menu.
Press the [2] key twice to select TEST.
The diagnostic test is executed and the
screen shows test results as shown on
the next page. OKs appear for normal
operation. ARP TEST results appear only
when optional ARP Board is mounted. It
N6 (No Good) appears, corresponding
components may be defective. Consult
your dealer.
Small squares displayed on the test re-
sults screen are for testing the controls
and keys (except POWER and [ENTER/
SELECT] keys). As you operate these
controls and keys, corresponding squares
are highlighted, indicating that your con-
troVkey operations are properly recog-
nized.
Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to check
the display circuit. See the illustration
page 6-7.
To terminate the diagnostic test, press the
[MENU] key.
[MENU] key
__I*
MENU
1. VIDEO PLOTTER
2. TGT TRAIL
3. TGT ALARM
4. WATCH TIM
5. ECHO SIG
6. FUNC
7. PLOT
8. MARK
9. BRILL
0. OTHER
[0] key TWICE
OTHER
1. HDG SET
2. SPD MODE
3. MAN SFD
4. SET/DRIFT
5. DISPLAY
6. MARK DISP
7. TUNE
B. NAV DATA
9. EBLNRM
0, OTHER
[0] key TWICE
OTHER
1. DEFAULT
2. TEST
3. DEGAUSS
4. OUTPUT ALM
5. INSTALLATION SET UP
[a] key TWICE to
start test
Figure 6-1 Sequence for diagnostic test
FFl-1500 SERIES TEST
Program No. 03591521"
ROM Check 8a
HAM Check x
Antenna Rotation EARN ROM Test
Tx Trigger Frequency SOOOHZ
Video Level 000
Video Signal 0K
ARP TEST
1. Program No. 18590411" 18590421" " Program No.
2. ROM Check 0K 0K
3 RAM Check 0K
4. Speed Log OK or) KT
5. Course OK
5. Trigger 0K
7. Video Signal OK
8. Bearing Pulse 0K
9. Heading Pulse 0K
RAM Test
Z]
r:
10. Minimum 0003 Z
11. Sean Time 0274
12 mg‘figm‘ % Press MENU key to
14: F593“ '1 0000 retum to radar picture.
15“ FED“ 2 °°°° Press ENTER/SELECT
Press MENU key to escape. Egg-9° Wu's check
Press ENTER to check CHTt
Control CheCk
Bar in length
increases with
clockwise rotation; 3 D E] O O O O
000
decreases with
seizes“ O DDD
Trackball Confirmation
Figure increments upward
with up. right rotation;
downward with down, lett
rotation.
EBL Control Confirmation
(Figure increments upward
with clockwise rotation:
downward with counterclockwise . _
rotation.) VRM Control Conlrrmat|on
(Figure increments upward
with clockwise rotation;
downward with counterclockwise
rotation.)
Figure 6-2 Test results screen
Select Ilnms with num-ric - and man skins! wim VHM 00m -
3. H POSITI t
4. v san
Figure 6-3 Test pattern
MENU OVERVIEW
[MENU] key
[2]
I3]
[51
[TARGET ALARM usuul
1. AREA NO. (N01/N02)
1.VlDEO PLOTTER Requires Video Plotter RP-W (option).
2. TGT TRAIL
3. TGT ALARM
4. WATCH TIM
5. ECHO SIG
6. FUNC
7. PLOT
8. MARK
9, BRILL
0. OTHER
l'I'GT TRAIL MENU]
1. TIME (1 55/305/116/30min/00NT)
2. MODE (REL/TRUE)
3. SHADE (MONO/MULTI)
4. TRAIL COPY (OFF/ON)
5. THIN TRAIL (OFF/ON)
2. MODEI (IN/OUT)’
3. MODEZ (lN/OUT)‘
“OUT“ not avallable on IMO Iypa.
I I [WATCH 11” MENU]
1. ALM INTVL (OFF/8/6112/15/20mln)
[ECHO SIG MENU]
1. COLOR (YELIGRNI‘) ' MULTI appsars on R-Iype.
2. CLTR SWEEP (0FFION(LINK)/ON(FIX))
3. SWEEP LVL (OFF/V213)
4. ENHANCE (OFF/ON)
5. 2ND ECHO (OFF/ON)
6. PULSE‘I
[5], [TI .
7. PULSE2 .0.5NM (51,52)
.0.75-|NM(51/521M1)
(Cominued on next page) : éfiuvsgx‘sm)
. 6
[MENU] key +
[6]
—' [FUNC usnm m [Ema-cu]
1‘ FUNm (OFF/ON) 1 mm TIME 26 HUTB MODE
24 FUNC2 (OFF/ON) - .
a. TRAIL MODE 27. TUNE AIM
34 FUNCS (OFF/ON) a. TRAIL SHADE 25. an WPT
4. FUNC1 SET 41mm. LEVEL as. 05 POSN
5 FUch SET 5. ALARM AREA so. CURs BHG
- s, ALARM MODE 31. EBL1 TIR
6- FUNC<3 SET 7. PANEL D|MMER 32. EM T/R
7, m a, TGT COLOR as. CURs RNG
s. ECHO AVG 34. VHMI ENG
I 4 10. INT REJ 35. mm RNG
l- 11. ECHo STRETCH as. CLTH SWEEP
[51- 12. NOSE RE]
[a] ”I’— 13. ECHO ENHANCE
._. :z-sv.,°ss°c"gm
2. 53212351?“ OCEAN, Fl SEA, FLT, av m PLOT MENU
a. ECHO AVG (OFF/1213) L7, gal'ff “235
4. INT REJ (OFF/11213) 19; mn- MENu
5. STRETCH Toss/112) 20. NW DA“
6. NC AUTo (OFF/ON) 21. DISPLAY
7. N REJ (OFF/ON) 22,29. flag“ Aw MENU
a. ENHANCE (ormm .
s. vao CONT (112m 24. STERN MK
25. OS MARK
o. PULSE
1. IL
[0]
0.5NM (susz)
0.7mm (swsz/m)
|5NM(S1/32/M|)
5. am (52/M1M2)
1,
2.
3.
4.
[71 [PLOT MENU] [PLOT MENU]
1. DISP (OFF/ON)
2. ERASE (OFF/ON)
3. VECT REF (RELITRUE)
4. VECT TIME (305/1/3/6/15/30MIN)
5. CPA SET (OFF/0.5!1IZ/3/4/5/6/12MIN)
6. TCPA SET (308/112/3/4/5/Sl12NM)
7. HISTORY (OFF/ON)
S. INTVAL (308/1/2/3/6MIN)
1. T
2. AUTO A00 (DFFIONISET)
3. GUARD ZONE (OFF/ONISET)
4. TRACK TEST
5. LAND DISCRIM (OH/21314)
G. TTM (OFFIREL/TRUE)
7. VECT START (1MIN/ZDSCANS)
B. REF TGT VECT (OFF/ON)
9. REF TGT'
0. L' J’—
' Requires Aulc Plotter ARP-17 (Option). - Requires wdga PMev RP-17 (option)
[3] [MARK MENU] [MARK MENU]
1. ERASE OR' 1. MARK SEL (Avalable marks display-d)
2. MODE (REL/TRUE) 2. DISP (OFF/ON)
3. ERASE (CANCEL KEY/DlsP/ALL)
4. ENTFW (CUHS LIL/OS POSN)
5. POSN CORR
1. POSN cORR (OFF/ON)
z. POSN ssr (00.00'N com-E)
(Continued on next page) 3. BHG CORR (MAN/AUTO)
4. BFlG SET (000.0’)
[MENU] key +
[BRILL MENU]
1.TGT TRAIL
2. CHARACTER
3. HDG LINE
4. EBLNRM
5. CURSOR
5. MARK
. PLOT
. OS SYMB
, l
wmfl
OTHER
, HDG SET (OD-359.9")
. SPD MODE (MANILOG/NAV')
, MAN SPD
. SET/DRIFT
. DISPMY
. MARK DlSP
. TUNE
. NAV DATA
. EB/NRM
. OTHER
oomflwmammu
— [9]
' NAV on Fl-lype only
[5]
1. T
2. NAV DATA (OFF/ON)
a. PM MODE
4. SART MODE (OFF/ON)
5. DISPLAY (MAIN/SUB)
s. DlSP MODE (CIR/OVAL')
' OVAL on Flvlype only
_l—
M 1.
2. INDEX LlNE (2/6)
3. STERN MK
4. OS MARK
1. T
2. MODE (AUTO/MAN)
3. TUNE SET
[B]
1, T
2. NAV SEL
3. EXT WP (OFF/ON
4. OS POSN (UL/ TD)
5. DEPTH (MlFA/fl)
E, TEMP (”CPF)
7. DATA (OFF/ON)
5. TIME DIFF (40:00-13:00)
cuns BRG (REL/TRUE)
EBLl (REL/TRUE)
4». EEL2 {REL/TRUE)
5. was HNG
s. VHMl (nm/kmlsm)‘
7. vnmz (nm/km/um)‘
' nm only an IMO type
I.
2.
3.
I. DEFAULT
2. TEST
3. DEGAUSS
4. INSTALLATION SET up
(for lechniclsns)
[0]
7 DEus INTV (OFF/115mm;
a. DEGS DEG (OFF/wwnw)
APPENDIX A
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, PARTS LOCATION
A.1 Performance Monitor
(Option)
A performance monitor is required for a ra-
dar installed on vessels of 300 GT and up-
ward engaged in international voyages. The
FURUNO PM-30 satislies the requirement
covering 9410 i 50 MHz. The following de-
scribes how to use these performance moni-
tors.
The performance monitor is an independent
unit, namely, it is not interconnected with any
unit of the radar system except for the 100
VAC power cable. In some radars the power
cable is not routed via the power switch or
other control of the radar and the monitor is
operated as completely a separate device.
Operating the performance monitor
When Radar Interswitch RJ-7 is connected,
set it to the “straight“ mode. Select PM ON
by pressing [MENU], [0], [0], [CL [0]. [5145],
[3], and the range scale is automatically set
to 24 nm. The radar screen will show sev-
eral arcs, opposite to the heading marker
(provided that the performance monitor is in-
stalled behind the radar antenna as is nor-
mally the case). If the radar transmitter and
receiver are in good working conditions in
as much as the original state when the moni-
tor was turned up, the innermost are should
appear at 12 nm and there should be a total
of 4 arcs.
The range of the innermost arc reduces 3
nm with every 3 dB loss cftransmitted power.
Meanwhile the receiver sensitivity can be
evaluated from the number of visible arcs;
one arc is lost every 3 dB deterioration of
the sensitivity.
Receiver
periormance
3 nm or less >10 dB
or none
TRANSMITTER: normal
RECEIVER: normal
0 >12 dB
TRANSMITTER: 3 db loss
(T ramminer system has
Iofl hall initial power.
suspect magnetron and
feeder system.)
RECEIVER: 3 cl: Ions
(Receiver has lost hall at
normal sensitivity. Suspect
receiver iront end. water
ingress Io leeder system,
etc-l
TRANSMITTER: 3 db lose
(Transmitter system has
lost halt 0! initial power.
Suspect magnetron and
feeder system.
RECEIVER: normal
A.2 Interswitch Unit RJ-7
(Option)
The interswitching unit RJ-7 permits inde-
pendent or coordinated operation of two ra-
dar systems among FR-1505 MARK-3
series.
A.3 Pam Location
ATA Board ARP-17
(Option)
1 eP9004A
Figure A-1 Display unii, right side view
Cooling Fan
MMS-OGCZADS-RCH
RP-17 Board (Opfion)
03P9259A
' HV Board
DC‘PTU 5°“ OGP9017A (FR-1505/1510 MARK»3)
03P9223CID (DC spec.) . .
A C-PTU Board 03P9017B (FR 1525 MARK 3)
03P92280/D (AC spec.)
Figure A-2 Display unit, left side view
RGB—BUFF Board (Option)
CRT
SPU Board
03P9230
GYHO
CONVERTER
Board (Option)
84P1 106A
PM—IN Board
(Option)
03P9225
Figure A-4 Display unit, rear View
‘ mm”anuulmnlfir. ‘
,":;
Figure A-5 Scanner an"
IF Board
03P9232 \
MIC Ass .
RU-9099 (For RTE-067),
‘ RU-9253 (For RTFI-oaa),
" Flu-9371 (ForHTR-OGZ)
Diode leiter
Figure A-G RF module
Fan Motor Assy.
1 900
03-
MD Board
062,
RTE-067),
RT-9023 (For RTE-063)
rH
mm
mm
Tm
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MT
PH
Magnetron
E3560, MGSSBQ (For RTE-067),
M65241 (For RTR-062),
MG5436 (For RTR—063)
, rear View
Figure A-7 RF module
A.4 Antenna Unit Circuit Diagram
HF Modula RTE-05716 kW
RF Module RTE-062: 12 kW
RF Madula RTE-063: 25 kW
WW'ZM-Bflvfim
m:
03P9248 (RFC)
A: 12 kW
B: 25 kW
03F9244 (MD) cumu-
A: 6112 kW
8: 25 kw
ms
m:
03P9232 (IF)
5901
m1
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4: Wm nae—sh hiss-«ms
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on
Figure A—S Antenna circuit diagram
APPENDIX B
DIGITAL INTERFACE (IECG162-1)‘
1. IIO Sentences for Channel 1
Input
BWC, BWR, DBS, DBT, DPT, GGA, GLL. HDT, MTW ("). MWV. RMA, HMB, RMC, FITE,
VDR, VTG('). VWR, VWT, WPL, ZDA, * not recommended in IMO type
Output
OSD (every 35 s), RSD (3 s), TTL (When A/C FIAlN control is pressed.»
2. IIO Sentences of Channel 2
Input
VBW, VHW
Output
TTM
' 3. Serial Signal vo Circuit
See page AP-2.
4. Sentence Description
See page AP-4 and after.
Sentences without checksum will not be accepted as a proper data.
5. Prlority
Nav data sentences below are read left to right, and in case of timeout the sentence right of
last read sentence is read. In case of multiple high priority sentences the sentences having
the highest priority is read. " is read regardless of talker. Timeout is 90 seconds unless speci-
fied otherwise. Different timeouts for data sentences are required by German authorities.
Position data
GPGGA > GPFiMC > GPGLL > LCRMA > LCGLL > "GLL
Timeout: 30 seconds
Date, time data
GPZDA
Timeout: 10 seconds
Course heading, speed over ground
in case gr log
VDVBW > "VBVBW
Mg
GPVTG > GPRMC
Course heading, speed over water
VDVBW > "VBW >VD VHW
Relative wind angle and speed
" MWV > "VWT > "VWFt
Tide data
"VDR
Water depth data
SDDFT > SDDBT > 80088 > “DBT > “DBS
Water temperature data
"MTW
Waypolnt range and hearing date
GPBWR > GPBWC > GPRBM > "BWR > "ch > "RMB
Route data (WPL, RTE)
‘WPL
"RTE
Ship's heading
"HDT
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TALKER (60 mA max) |
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CHANNEL 1 OUTPUT < '(—T°"‘
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SERIAL INTERFACE IIO CIRCUIT
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GND (5 E f
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TALKER (so mAmax) l
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CHANNEL 2 ARPATXDA (I Tx‘“ CPU ;
OUTPUT rxr-c :
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FR-1505 MARK»3 SERIES
SIMPLIFIED INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM
CHANNEL 1 PORT
OUT: OWN SHIP DATA ‘—
INPUT: POSITION (PLUS
WIND. DEPTH, ETQ VIA
MULTIPLEXER IF-2300).
TLL
CHANNEL 2 PORT
INPUT: SDME 1 OR
2-AXIS SPEED LOG
CHANNEL 2 OUTPUT lo!
ARPA (TTM)
DISPLAY UNIT HOP-119
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ANTENNA SCANNER
SHIP'S MAINS
GVROCOMPASS
GYFIO CONVERTER
SPEED LOG (Pulse)
Radar Wdeo. Trigger,
Azimuth. HDG from
omsr RADAR
Radar Vince. Trlgger.
Azimum. HDG Ior
slave Radar Display,
ECDIS
NU
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1 1 01220 VAC
Sentence description
Input sentences
BWC - Hearing and distance to waypoint - great circle
$—BWC,hhmmss,ss‘IIII.IlLa,yyyyy.yyy,a.x.x,T.x.x,M,x.x,N,c-——c"hh
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| | I I + -— 13
in use not used output
1. 2.3.4.5. Not used ‘ *
6.7. Bearing (degrees true) "
8.9. Bearing (degrees magnetic) ‘
10.11. Dismce (n. miles) *
12. Not used ‘
I3. Checksum ‘
BWR - Bearing and distance to w-ypoint - rhumb line
Time (UTC) and distance and bearing toe location of, a specified waypoint from present position. 3‘
BWR data is calculated along the rhumb line from present position rather than along the great circle path.
$—BWR.hhmmss.ss.lIll,lllAyyyyy.yyy.a.x,x.T,x.x.M,x.x.N,c—c*hh
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+______
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+__..________._
Nuamoqm
——-———-— 1
in use not used output
1.2.3.4.5. Not used
6.7. Bearing (degrees true)
8.9. Bearing (degrees magnetic)
10.1]. Distance (n. miles)
12. Waypoint ID
13. Checksum
airfares
DBS - Depth below sea surface
$——DBS,x4x,f,x.x,M,x.x,F*Ilh
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output
1.2. Depth (feet)
3.4. Depth (meters)
5.6. Depth (fathoms)
7. Checksum
{i-‘G
DBT - Depth below transducer
Water depth referenced to the transducer.
S—DBT,x.x,f,x.x,M,x.x_F*hh
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+_
+ .
—--— 1
in use not used output
12. Depth (feet)
3.4, Depth (meters)
5.6. Depth (fathom)
7. Checksum
err-its
DPT - Depth
IMO Resolution A224 (VII). Water depth relative to the transducer and ollsel ol the measuring transducer.
Positive offset numbers provide the distance from the transducer to lbs waterline. Negative offset num—
bers provide the distance lrom the transducer to the part ol the keel ol interest,
$——DP’1',x.x,x.x*hh
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+ .....
inuse notused output
1. Water depth relative to transducer (meters) *
2. Offset from transducer (meters) = distance from transducer to water-line *
3. Checksum *
GGA - GPS position
Time, position and fix related data for a GPS receiver.
S—GGA.hhmmss.ss.lill.IlI,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,x,xx,x.x.x.x,M,x.x.M,x.x,xxxx*hh
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II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
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+ _.....
1. UTC of position
2.3.45. Latitude (N/S) and longitude (E/W) *
6. Stuns (1,2,3 = data valid 0 = data invalid) *
7.8.9.10tll.12.13..14 Not used
15. Checksum * ' :in use
GLL - GPS Position
Latitude and longitude of present vessel position, time 0! position fix and status.
$—GLLJI|I l]l.u.yyyyy,yyy,a,hhmmss.ss,A*hh
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inuse notused output
1.2.3.4. Latitude (NIS) and Longitude (FJW) *
5. Not used *
6. Status (A = data valid V = data invalid) *
7. Chocksum ‘
HDT - Heading true
$—HDT, x.x. T‘hh
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+ m.
1. Heading, degree true
2. Checksum
MTW - Water temperature
$—MTW,x.x.C*hh
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I + 2
in use notused output
1.2. Water temperature (C) *
3. Checkmm
RMA - Recommended minimum specific LORAN-C data
$—RMA,A.1111.111.a,yyyyy.yy.a,x.x,x.x.x.x.x.x,x.x,a‘hh
IIIII Ill
II+
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+_________4
4.
not used output
1. Status (A = data valid, V = Blink. cycle or SNR warning)
2.3.4.5. Latitude (N18) and longitude (FJW) *
6.7. Trme difference A, Time difference B
(00000!) - 999999 microseconds)
8. Speed over ground (knots) *
9. Bearing (degrees)
10.11. Magnetic variation (000.0 - 179.9 degrees), Degrees (EIW) *
12. Checksum "'
RMB - Recommended minimum navigation data
$——RMB,A,x.x,a,c—c,c—c,lllI.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a.x.x,x.x,x.x,A'hh
IIIIIIIII
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in use not used output
1. Status (A = data valid, V = navigation receiver wanting)
23.45.6739. Not used ‘
10. Range to destination (11. miles)
11. Bearing to destination (degrees true)
12. 13. Not used
14. Checksum, mandatory for RMC ‘
RMC - Recommended specific GPS/l‘RANSlT data
$—RMC.hhmmss.ss,A,lllI.IILatyyyw-yyyimx.x.x.x,xxxxxx,x.x,a*hh
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I. Not used
2. Receive status
(A = data valid V = Navigation receiver warning)
3.4.5.6. Latitude (N/S) and longitude (F/W) '
7. Speed over ground (knots)
8. Course over ground (degrees)
9. Not sued
10. Magnetic variation (000.0 - degrees)
1]. Degrees BW
12. Checksum *
TLL - Target latitude and longitude
Target number, name, position and time tag for use in systems tracking targets.
$—TLL, xx, 1111.11, a1 yyyyyyy, a, c—c, hhmmssss, a, a*hh
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| .
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+ ._..._
1. Target number (00-99)
2. 3. Latitude (N/S)
4.5. Longitude (WW)
6. Target name
7. UTC of data
8. Target status (see note)
9. Reference target (R, null otherwise)
NOTE - Target status: L = lost. tracked target has been lost
Q = query, target in the process of acquisition
T = tracking
not used output
-l'*
VHW - Water speed and heading
$—VHW.x.x.T.x.x,M.x.x.N.x.x,K‘hh
1.2. Longitudinal heading (T true bearing)
3.4. Longitudinal heading (M = magnelic bearing) *
5.6. Water speed flmots)
7.8. Not used
9. Checksum " ": in use
VTG - Course aver ground and ground speed
$—-VTG,x.x'T,x.x.M,x.x,N.x.x,K‘hh
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+ _.
not used output
1.2, Longitudinal heading (T = true bearing)
3,4. Longitudinal heading (M = magnetic bearing)
5.6. Waler speed (knots)
7.8. Not used
9. Checksum
ZDA-Time,l)ate
S—ZDA,hhmmss.ss,xx,xx,xxxx,xx,xx*hh
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5. Local zone description (hour)
6. Local zone descripriun (minme)
7. Checksum
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+ ________ 1
1. UTC *
2. Day, 010 31 '
3. Month. 01 to 12 '
4. Year *
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