Furuno USA 9ZWRTR101 Transceiver for Radar model FAR-1518/1528 User Manual OME 36380 A

Furuno USA Inc Transceiver for Radar model FAR-1518/1528 OME 36380 A

User Manual Part 1

OPERATOR'S MANUALwww.furuno.comMARINE RADARFAR-1513FAR-1518FAR-1523FAR-1528FAR-1513-BBFAR-1518-BBFAR-1523-BBFAR-1528-BBModel
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iIMPORTANT NOTICESGeneral• This manual has been authored with simplified grammar, to meet the needs of international users.• The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong operation or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury.• Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO.• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice.• The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual can be different from the screens you see on your display. The screens you see depend on your system configuration and equipment settings.• Save this manual for future reference.• Any modification of the equipment (including software) by persons not authorized by FURUNO will cancel the warranty.• All brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective holders.• Compliant with IMO MSC.302(87) “Bridge Alert Management”.How to discard this productDiscard this product according to local regulations for the disposal of industrial waste. For disposal in the USA, see the homepage of the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/) for the correct method of disposal.How to discard a used batterySome FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.In the European UnionThe crossed-out trash can symbol indicates that all types of batteries must not be discarded in standard trash, or at a trash site. Take the used batteries to a battery collection site according to your national legislation and the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EU.In the USAThe Mobius loop symbol (three chasing arrows) indicates that Ni-Cd and lead-acid rechargeable batteries must be recycled. Take the used batteries to a battery collection site according to local laws.In the other countriesThere are no international standards for the battery recycle symbol. The number of symbols can increase when the other countries make their own recycle symbols in the future.CdNi-Cd Pb
ii SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSDANGERWARNINGCAUTIONWARNINARNING*1 XN12AF: 120cm, XN20AF: 198cm, XN24AF: 243cmRadar model Transceiver MagnetronRTR-087AM1458FRTR-086ARTR-100RTR-101MAF1565NMAF1615BMG5436FAR-1513(-BB) XN12AXN13AXN13AXN12AXN12AFXN20AFXN20AFXN24AFN/AN/A0.4 m0.6 m0.3 m 0.7 m0.5 m1.2 m0.8 m0.2 m0.6 m0.3 m2.1 m1.9 m3.1 m4.6 m4.1 m3.1 m6.1 m4.0 mFAR-1523(-BB)FAR-1518(-BB)FAR-1528(-BB)The operator and installer must read the applicable safety instructions before attempting to install or operate the equipment.Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.Warning, Caution Prohibitive Action Mandatory ActionRadio Frequency Radiation HazardThe radar antenna emits electromagnetic radio frequency (RF) energy which can be harmful, particularly to your eyes. Never look directly into the antenna aperture from a close distance while the radar is in operation or expose yourself to the transmitting antenna at a close distance. Distances at which RF radiation level of 100, 50 and 10 W/m2 are given in the table below.Note: If the antenna unit is installed at a close distance in front of the wheel house, your administration may require halt of transmission within a certain sector of antenna revolution. This is possible. Ask your FURUNO representative or dealer to provide this feature.Antenna *1100W/m250W/m210W/m2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSiiiWARNINGWARNINGELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDDo not open the equipment.Only qualified personnelshould work inside theequipment.Turn off the radar powerswitch before servicing the antenna unit. Post a warn-ing sign near the switchindicating it should not beturned on while the antennaunit is being serviced.Prevent the potential risk ofbeing struck by the rotatingantenna and exposure to RF radiation hazard.Wear a safety belt and hardhat when working on the antenna unit.Serious injury or death canresult if someone falls fromthe radar antenna mast.Do not disassemble or modify theequipment.Fire, electrical shock or serious injury canresult.Immediately turn off the power at theship's mains switchboard if waterleaks into the equipment or the equip-ment is emitting smoke or fire.Continued use can cause fatal damage tothe equipment.WARNINGWARNINGUse the proper fuse.Use of a wrong fuse can result in damageto the equipment or cause fire.Keep heater away from equipment.Heat can alter equipment shape and meltthe power cord, which can cause fire orelectrical shock.Do not place liquid-filled containersnear the equipment.Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquidspills into the equipment.Do not operate the equipment with wethands.Electrical shock can result.Before servicing the radar, turn offthe appropriate external breaker.Power is not removed from the radar simply by turning off its power switch.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSivDISPLAY UNIT, PROCESSOR UNITName: Warning Label (1)Type: 86-003-1011-3Code No.: 100-236-233-10ANTENNA UNITName: Warning LabelType: 14-055-4202-1Code No.: 100-245-221-10WARNINGTo avoid electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.DANGERElectrical shock hazard.Do not toutch parts in-side this cover.WARNING LABELWarning labels are attached to the equipment. Do not remove any label. If a label is missing or damaged, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement.WARNINWARNINGCAUTIONCAUTIONNo one navigational aid should be relied upon for the safety of vessel and crew.The navigator has the responsibility to check all aids available to confirm position. Electronic aids are not a substitute for basic navigational principles and common sense.This TT automatically tracks automatically or manually acquired radar targets and calculates their courses and speeds, indicating them by vectors. Since the data generated by the auto plotter are based on what radar targets are selected, the radar must always be optimally tuned for use with the auto plotter, to ensure required targets will not be lost or unwanted targets such as sea returns and noise will not be acquired and tracked. A target does not always mean a land-mass, reef, ships or other surface vessels but can imply returns from sea surface and clutter. As the level of clutter changes with environment, the operator should properly adjust the A/C SEA, A/C RAIN and GAIN controls to be sure target echoes are not eliminated from the radar screen. The plotting accuracy and response of this TT meets IMO standards. Tracking accuracy is affected by the following:The data generated by TT, AIS and video plotter are intended for reference only.Tracking accuracy is affected by course change. One to two minutes is required to restore vectors to full accuracy after an abrupt course change. (The actual amount depends on gyrocompass specifications.)The amount of tracking delay is inversely proportional to the relative speed of the target. Delay is on the order of 15 - 30 seconds for high relative speed; 30 - 60 seconds for low relative speed.Display accuracy is affected by the following: - Echo intensity- Radar transmission pulsewidth - Radar bearing error- Gyrocompass error- Course change (own ship and target)Refer to official nautical charts for detailed and up-to-date information.
vPROGRAM NUMBERSFor further software information, please access the following URL:http://www.furuno.com/en/business_product/merchant/product/radar/popup.htmlSoftware Program No. RemarksSPU 0359344-01.** Processor UnitKEY 0359348-01.** Control UnitPM 0359296-01.** Performance Monitor** denotes minor modifications.
viTABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD ..................................................................................................................xiiSYSTEM CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................xiv1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW .................................................................................1-11.1 Controls...................................................................................................................... 1-11.1.1 Trackball unit RCU-030 (Option).................................................................... 1-21.1.2 Terminology used in this manual ................................................................... 1-21.2 How to Turn the Radar On/Off ................................................................................... 1-31.3 Display Indications ..................................................................................................... 1-41.4 How to Adjust the Brilliance ....................................................................................... 1-61.5 Menu Operations........................................................................................................ 1-61.5.1 How to access the main menu....................................................................... 1-61.5.2 How to operate the menus .............................................................................1-71.6 How to Use the On-screen Box Menus...................................................................... 1-81.7 How to Use the CURSOR Menu ................................................................................ 1-91.8 Cursor Data.............................................................................................................. 1-101.9 How to Set Up Function Keys .................................................................................. 1-111.10 How to Customize Operation ................................................................................... 1-121.11 How to Select the Interface for Heading Input ......................................................... 1-121.12 How to Set Own Ship’s Speed ................................................................................. 1-131.12.1 Automatic speed input (log or GPS navigator)............................................. 1-131.12.2 Manual speed input...................................................................................... 1-141.13 How to Set the Own Ship Position ........................................................................... 1-141.14 User Settings............................................................................................................ 1-151.14.1 How to reset the user settings...................................................................... 1-161.14.2 How to store/load user settings.................................................................... 1-161.15 How to Start/Stop Transmission............................................................................... 1-171.16 How to Tune the Receiver........................................................................................ 1-181.16.1 How to choose the tuning method................................................................ 1-181.16.2 How to initialize tuning ................................................................................. 1-181.16.3 How to tune the receiver manually............................................................... 1-181.17 How to Select a Pulselength .................................................................................... 1-191.17.1 How to adjust the pulselength...................................................................... 1-191.18 How to Adjust Sensitivity.......................................................................................... 1-201.19 How to Reduce Sea Clutter...................................................................................... 1-201.19.1 How to select the method of clutter adjustment ........................................... 1-201.19.2 How to automatically reduce sea clutter ...................................................... 1-211.19.3 How to manually reduce sea clutter............................................................. 1-211.20 How to Reduce Rain Clutter..................................................................................... 1-221.20.1 How to automatically reduce rain clutter ...................................................... 1-221.20.2 How to manually reduce rain clutter............................................................. 1-221.21 Interference Rejector................................................................................................ 1-231.22 Echo Stretch............................................................................................................. 1-241.23 Echo Averaging........................................................................................................ 1-241.24 Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) Function ......................................................... 1-251.24.1 How to turn the Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) function on/off ........... 1-251.24.2 How to adjust the gain in Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) mode.......... 1-251.24.3 How to get high sensitivity............................................................................ 1-251.24.4 How to suppress false echoes ..................................................................... 1-261.25 Noise Rejector.......................................................................................................... 1-261.26 Wiper........................................................................................................................ 1-261.27 How to Preset Controls for a Specific Navigation Purpose ...................................... 1-27
TABLE OF CONTENTSvii1.27.1 How to select a customized echo.................................................................1-281.27.2 How to edit a customized echo ....................................................................1-291.27.3 How to restore a user customized echo to the saved settings .....................1-291.27.4 How to restore a user customized echo to the factory default settings ........1-301.28 How to Reject Second-trace Echoes........................................................................1-301.29 Presentation Modes..................................................................................................1-311.29.1 How to select an presentation mode ............................................................1-311.29.2 Description of presentation modes...............................................................1-311.30 How to Select a Range Scale...................................................................................1-331.31 How to Measure Range............................................................................................1-341.31.1 How to show/hide the range rings ................................................................1-341.31.2 How to measure range with the variable range marker (VRM) ....................1-341.31.3 How to set the VRM unit of measurement....................................................1-351.31.4 How to show TTG to VRM............................................................................1-361.32 How to Measure Bearing ..........................................................................................1-361.32.1 Methods to measure bearing........................................................................1-371.32.2 True or relative bearing ................................................................................1-381.33 Collision Assessment by Offset EBL ........................................................................1-391.33.1 How to assess risk of collision using the offset EBL ....................................1-391.33.2 How to set the point of reference origin point for EBL OFFSET...................1-401.34 How to Measure Range and Bearing Between Two Targets ...................................1-411.35 How to Off-Center the Display..................................................................................1-431.36 Target Trails .............................................................................................................1-441.36.1 True or relative trails.....................................................................................1-441.36.2 Trail time.......................................................................................................1-451.36.3 Trail gradation ..............................................................................................1-451.36.4 Trail level ......................................................................................................1-451.36.5 Narrow Trails ................................................................................................1-461.36.6 How to hide the trails temporarily .................................................................1-461.36.7 Trail stabilization in true motion....................................................................1-461.36.8 How to erase/restart trails ............................................................................1-461.36.9 How to prevent sea clutter in true trails ........................................................1-461.37 Target Analyzer ........................................................................................................1-471.37.1 How to activate/deactivate the target analyzer.............................................1-481.38 Target Alarm.............................................................................................................1-491.38.1 How to set a target alarm .............................................................................1-491.38.2 How to mute the target alarm .......................................................................1-501.38.3 How to deactivate a target alarm..................................................................1-501.38.4 How to change target alarm attributes .........................................................1-501.39 PI (Parallel Index) Lines ...........................................................................................1-511.39.1 How to set the maximum number of lines to display ....................................1-511.39.2 How to adjust PI line bearing and interval ....................................................1-511.39.3 How to change the PI line bearing reference ...............................................1-521.39.4 How to change the PI line orientation...........................................................1-521.39.5 How to reset the PI lines to default (ship’s heading) ....................................1-521.39.6 How to adjust PI line length..........................................................................1-531.40 Zoom ........................................................................................................................1-541.40.1 How to enable/disable the zoom magnification ............................................1-541.40.2 How to select a zoom area from the control unit ..........................................1-541.40.3 How to select a zoom area with the function key .........................................1-541.41 How to Use Marks ....................................................................................................1-551.41.1 How to select a mark type ............................................................................1-551.41.2 How to select the mark inscription position ..................................................1-561.41.3 How to select the mark color (for non-IMO types only) ................................1-561.41.4 How to inscribe marks ..................................................................................1-571.41.5 How to use the drop mark ............................................................................1-57
TABLE OF CONTENTSviii1.41.6 How to set origin mark stabilization.............................................................. 1-571.41.7 How to delete marks .................................................................................... 1-581.41.8 How to hide the heading line marker............................................................ 1-581.41.9 How to hide/show the stern mark................................................................. 1-581.41.10How to set up the own ship symbol.............................................................. 1-591.41.11How to use the INS marker .......................................................................... 1-591.41.12How to show/hide radar map marks............................................................. 1-591.41.13How to set the barge marker........................................................................ 1-601.42 How to Adjust Brilliance of On-screen Data ............................................................. 1-611.42.1 How to adjust color palettes......................................................................... 1-611.42.2 How to adjust the echo color........................................................................ 1-621.43 How to Display and Set Up Navigational Data......................................................... 1-631.43.1 How to set up the navigational data............................................................. 1-631.43.2 How to display navigational data.................................................................. 1-631.44 How to Use the Information Box .............................................................................. 1-641.45 Interswitch ................................................................................................................1-651.45.1 How to display antenna information............................................................. 1-651.45.2 How to preset antenna and display combinations........................................ 1-651.46 Performance Monitor................................................................................................ 1-671.46.1 How to activate/deactivate the performance monitor ................................... 1-671.46.2 How to check the radar’s performance ........................................................ 1-681.47 How to Adjust the Reference Position...................................................................... 1-691.48 Anchor Watch........................................................................................................... 1-701.49 How to Interpret the ALERT Box.............................................................................. 1-711.49.1 Alert descriptions.......................................................................................... 1-711.49.2 Alert list ........................................................................................................ 1-721.49.3 Alert icons and their meanings..................................................................... 1-731.49.4 How to assign alarm priority to an alert........................................................ 1-731.50 How to Select a Display Mode ................................................................................. 1-741.51 How to Manage SD-Card Data ................................................................................ 1-751.51.1 How to access the SD-Card menu............................................................... 1-751.51.2 How to save data ......................................................................................... 1-751.51.3 How to read (load) data................................................................................ 1-751.51.4 How to delete data ....................................................................................... 1-752. RADAR OBSERVATION .......................................................................................2-12.1 General ......................................................................................................................2-12.1.1 Minimum and maximum ranges..................................................................... 2-12.2 False Echoes ............................................................................................................. 2-32.3 SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) ................................................................. 2-52.3.1 SART description ........................................................................................... 2-52.3.2 How to show SART marks on the radar display............................................. 2-62.3.3 General remarks on receiving SARTs............................................................ 2-62.4 RACON ...................................................................................................................... 2-72.5 Radar Target Enhancer (RTE) ................................................................................... 2-73. TARGET TRACKING (TT) .....................................................................................3-13.1 Precautions for Target Tracking Usage ..................................................................... 3-13.2 TT Controls ................................................................................................................ 3-23.3 TT Box Overview........................................................................................................ 3-23.4 How to Select the TT mode........................................................................................ 3-23.5 How to Activate/Deactivate Target Tracking .............................................................. 3-33.5.1 How to manually acquire targets.................................................................... 3-33.6 How to Enter Own Ship Speed .................................................................................. 3-43.6.1 Echo-referenced speed input ......................................................................... 3-43.7 Lost Target .................................................................................................................3-6
TABLE OF CONTENTSix3.7.1 How to set the lost target filter ........................................................................3-63.7.2 How to enable/disable the lost target alert .....................................................3-63.8 TT Symbols and Attributes .........................................................................................3-73.8.1 TT symbols.....................................................................................................3-73.8.2 How to adjust symbol brilliance ......................................................................3-73.8.3 How to set the symbol color ...........................................................................3-83.9 How to Display/Remove Target Data .........................................................................3-83.9.1 How to display target data..............................................................................3-83.9.2 How to remove target data .............................................................................3-93.9.3 How to display, hide and sort the target list....................................................3-93.10 Vector Modes ...........................................................................................................3-103.10.1 Description of vectors...................................................................................3-103.10.2 How to change the vector length (time)........................................................3-123.11 Past Position Display................................................................................................3-123.11.1 How to display past position points and select the past position plotting interval................................................................................3-123.11.2 How to select the number of past position points to be displayed................3-123.12 Set and Drift..............................................................................................................3-133.13 Collision Alarm (CPA, TCPA) ...................................................................................3-143.13.1 How to set the CPA and TCPA ranges ........................................................3-143.13.2 How to acknowledge the TT collision alarm .................................................3-143.14 Acquisition Zone.......................................................................................................3-153.14.1 How to activate the first acquisition zone (AZ1) ...........................................3-153.14.2 How to set a polygon acquisition zone (AZ2) ...............................................3-163.14.3 How to sleep/deactivate an acquisition zone ...............................................3-163.14.4 How to acknowledge the acquisition zone alert ...........................................3-163.14.5 How to change the acquisition zone reference ............................................3-173.14.6 How to set acquisition zone shape and stabilization ....................................3-173.15 TT System Messages...............................................................................................3-183.16 TT Simulation Mode .................................................................................................3-193.17 Criteria for Tracking Target Selection.......................................................................3-203.18 Factors Affecting TT Functions.................................................................................3-214. AIS OPERATION ...................................................................................................4-14.1 Controls for AIS ..........................................................................................................4-24.2 AIS Symbols and Their Meanings ..............................................................................4-34.3 How to Use the AIS Display Filter ..............................................................................4-54.4 How to Activate AIS Targets.......................................................................................4-54.4.1 How to activate specific targets manually ......................................................4-54.4.2 How to enable/disable the AIS auto activate function ....................................4-64.4.3 How to limit the functions of the AIS auto activate function............................4-64.5 How to Sleep AIS Targets ..........................................................................................4-74.5.1 How to sleep individual AIS targets ................................................................4-74.5.2 How to sleep all AIS targets ...........................................................................4-74.6 How to Set Up For a Voyage......................................................................................4-74.7 Target Data.................................................................................................................4-94.7.1 How to display target data in the data display area........................................4-94.7.2 How to remove target data from the display area ..........................................4-94.8 How to Adjust AIS Symbol Attributes .......................................................................4-104.8.1 How to adjust the AIS symbol brilliance .......................................................4-104.8.2 How to adjust the AIS symbol color..............................................................4-104.8.3 How to adjust the ATON symbol color .........................................................4-104.9 Past Position Display................................................................................................4-114.9.1 How to adjust the past position plotting interval ...........................................4-114.9.2 How to select the number of past position points to be displayed................4-114.9.3 Past position display orientation ...................................................................4-11
TABLE OF CONTENTSx4.9.4 Stabilization in true motion........................................................................... 4-114.10 Lost Target ............................................................................................................... 4-124.10.1 How to set the lost target filter...................................................................... 4-124.10.2 How to enable/disable the lost target alert ................................................... 4-124.11 ROT Setting ............................................................................................................. 4-134.12 AIS Collision Alarm (CPA, TCPA) ............................................................................ 4-134.12.1 How to set the CPA and TCPA ranges ........................................................ 4-134.13 How to associate TT and AIS Targets ..................................................................... 4-154.14 How to View Own Ship Data .................................................................................... 4-164.15 How to Use AIS Messages ...................................................................................... 4-164.15.1 How to create and save messages.............................................................. 4-174.15.2 How to transmit messages........................................................................... 4-184.15.3 How to view messages ................................................................................ 4-184.15.4 How to automatically display received messages........................................ 4-194.15.5 How to display AIS alert messages.............................................................. 4-194.16 AIS System Messages ............................................................................................. 4-195. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION ............................................................................5-15.1 Orientation Modes...................................................................................................... 5-15.2 Radar Map ................................................................................................................. 5-25.2.1 How to show/hide the radar map ................................................................... 5-25.2.2 Radar map marks........................................................................................... 5-25.3 How to Align the Radar Map ...................................................................................... 5-35.3.1 How to disable the map alignment ................................................................. 5-35.4 Own Ship’s Track ....................................................................................................... 5-45.4.1 How to set the plotting interval....................................................................... 5-45.4.2 How to set the own ship track color ............................................................... 5-45.4.3 How to delete the own ship track ................................................................... 5-55.5 How to Use Waypoints............................................................................................... 5-65.5.1 How to enter waypoints.................................................................................. 5-65.5.2 How to erase waypoints................................................................................. 5-75.5.3 How to display the waypoint list ..................................................................... 5-75.5.4 How to show/hide the waypoint name/number .............................................. 5-76. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................6-16.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule................................................................................. 6-26.2 How to Replace the Fuse........................................................................................... 6-36.3 Life Expectancy of Major Parts .................................................................................. 6-36.4 Trackball Maintenance ............................................................................................... 6-46.5 Easy Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 6-46.6 Advanced-level Troubleshooting................................................................................ 6-56.7 Diagnostics.................................................................................................................6-76.8 Fallback Arrangements .............................................................................................. 6-8APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE .......................................................................................AP-1APPENDIX 2 LONGITUDE ERROR TABLE (96 NM SCALE) .................................AP-5APPENDIX 3 ALERT CODES, MESSAGES AND MEANINGS ...............................AP-7APPENDIX 4 DATA COLOR AND MEANING........................................................AP-14APPENDIX 5 ABBREVIATIONS.............................................................................AP-15APPENDIX 6 SYMBOLS.........................................................................................AP-20APPENDIX 7 PARTS LOCATION...........................................................................AP-24SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................SP-1INDEX.......................................................................................................................... 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xiFOREWORDA Word to the Owner of FAR-1513/FAR-1518 SeriesCongratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FAR-1513/FAR-1518 Series. We are confident you will see why FURUNO has become synonymous with quality and reliability.Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.Your radar is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed, operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes.Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.Features• Two methods of operation are available: RCU-028 (standard supply control unit) and RCU-030 (optional trackball unit). The ergonomically designed palm rest on the RCU-030 makes it easy to use.• Simple operation with “point-and-click” menu functionality.• All functions can be accessed using only the trackball unit.• TT, AIS, Radar Map and Interswitch are supplied as standard.• CPA/TCPA alarms.• Targets activate the user-set alarm zone when entering or exiting the zone.• The target analyzer function helps to find targets in high noise areas (rain/snow) or where there is interference from surface reflections.• Compliant with the following directives: IEC62388, IEC 62288, IMO MSC. 192(79).This radar also compiles with MED 96/98/EC and its amendment 2002/75/EC of September 2, 2002 and also complies with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. In accordance with Article 6-3 of the above-mentioned R&TTE directive, FURUNO intends to put this radar on the market of the following countries in EU as well other markets.
FOREWORDxiiSignal processing functionsThis radar has the signal processing functions listed in the table below.Function Description SectionInterference rejector Suppresses interference by other radars.Interference received simultaneously from multiple radars may be difficult to reduce.section 1.21Echo stretch Enlarges target echoes, especially small echoes.Suppress interference, sea clutter and rain clutter before using echo stretch, to prevent enlargement of unwanted echoes.section 1.22Echo averaging The radar samples echoes with each scan.Targets that show a large change with each scan are judged as clutter and are reduced to display only echoes from legitimate targets.section 1.23Automatic clutter elimination Discriminates clutter from the radar echo, then reduces the clutter automatically.section 1.24Noise rejector Reduces white noise then improves the on-screen S/N ratio by processing the weighted moving average filter for the received echoes in the range direction. Use this function with caution. Weak target echoes may disappear from the screen or the range resolution may worsen.section 1.25
xivSYSTEM CONFIGURATIONANTENNA UNITFAR-1513(-BB)XN12A-RSB-0070-086AXN12A-RSB-0073-086AXN13A-RSB-0070-086AXN13A-RSB-0073-086AFAR-1523(-BB)XN12A-RSB-0070-087AXN12A-RSB-0073-087AXN13A-RSB-0070-087AXN13A-RSB-0073-087AEquipment category100/110/115200/220/2301ø, 50-60 HzPROCESSOR UNITRPU-02412-24 VDCUnit CategoryAntenna Exposed to the weatherOther units Protected from the weatherCONTROL UNITRCU-028TRACKBALLCONTROL UNITRCU-030DISPLAY UNITMU-150HD(-CV15)*2SWITCHING HUBHUB-100100-230 VAC1ø, 50-60 HzInterswitchDC Spec.24 VDCRectifierRU-1746-BRU-3424Gyrocompass *1, AD-10 formatGyrocompass *1, IEC61162 formatAIS TransponderEPFS (GPS)SDME (Speed log)AMS, IEC61162 formatECDISAMS (Contact)*3Sub Display 1Sub Display 2VDR or Analog RBG Monitor*1: The gyrocompass must also have an update rate that is adequate for the ship’s rate of turn. The update rate must be better than 40 Hz (HSC) or 20 Hz (conventional vessel).*2:This monitor have been approved by the IMO, MU-150HD(-CV15) for CAT 3. If a different monitor is to be used on IMO vessels, its effective diameter must meet the applicable Category requirements (CAT 3: Effective diameter 180 mm or higher). For installation, operation and viewing distance of other monitors, see their respective manuals. For BB types, a monitor is to be prepared by the user.*3: Characteristics of contact output for AMS (Alert Management System):• (Load current) 250 mA• (Polarity) Normally Open: 2 ports, Normally Close: 2 ports
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONxvEquipment categoryANTENNA UNIT100/110/115200/220/2301ø, 50-60 HzPROCESSOR UNITRPU-02412-24 VDCUnit CategoryAntenna Exposed to the weatherOther units Protected from the weatherCONTROL UNITRCU-028TRACKBALLCONTROL UNITRCU-030DISPLAY UNITMU-150HD(-CV15)*2SWITCHING HUBHUB-100100-230 VAC1ø, 50-60 HzInterswitchDC Spec.24 VDCRectifierRU-1746-BRU-3424440 VAC1ø, 50-60 HzAC Spec.StepdownTransformerUnitRU-1803100/110/115200/220/2301ø, 50-60 HzGyrocompass *1, AD-10 formatGyrocompass *1, IEC61162 formatAIS TransponderEPFS (GPS)SDME (Speed log)AMS, IEC61162 formatECDISAMS (Contact)*3Sub Display 1Sub Display 2FAR-1518(-BB)XN12AF-RSB-120-100XN12AF-RSB-121-100XN20AF-RSB-120-100XN20AF-RSB-121-100FAR-1528(-BB)XN20AF-RSB-120-101XN20AF-RSB-121-101XN24AF-RSB-120-101XN24AF-RSB-121-101The radar(s) must be interconnected to the following type approved sensors: • Gyrocompass meeting requirements of the IMO resolution A.424(XI). • EPFS meeting the requirements of the IMO resolution MSC.112(73). • SDME meeting the requirements of the IMO resolution MSC.96(72).The radar may be interconnected via HUB-100 to other FURUNO processing units having approved LAN ports.NOTICE FOR FAR-1518(-BB)/FAR-1528(-BB)VDR or Analog RBG Monitor*1: The gyrocompass must also have an update rate that is adequate for the ship’s rate of turn. The update rate must be better than 40 Hz (HSC) or 20 Hz (conventional vessel).*2:This monitor have been approved by the IMO, MU-150HD(-CV15) for CAT 3. If a different monitor is to be used on IMO vessels, its effective diameter must meet the applicable Category requirements (CAT 3: Effective diameter 180 mm or higher). For installation, operation and viewing distance of other monitors, see their respective manuals. For BB types, a monitor is to be prepared by the user.*3: Characteristics of contact output for AMS (Alert Management System):• (Load current) 250 mA• (Polarity) Normally Open: 2 ports, Normally Close: 2 ports
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1-11. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW1.1 ControlsNo. Key Description1 Power switch Press to turn the radar on/off. Shown as in procedures.2 STBY/TX Press to switch between STBY (Stand-by) and TX (Transmit) modes.3 A/C RAIN/F1 • Press: Activates the F1 registered function.• Rotate: Adjusts rain clutter manually (default setting).4 A/C SEA/F2 • Press: Activates the F2 registered function.• Rotate: Adjusts sea clutter manually (default setting).5 GAIN/F3 • Press: Activates the F3 registered function.• Rotate: Adjusts gain manually (default setting).6 Touchpad Moves the cursor.7Left button /TGT ACQ• Selects menu item.• Changes menu box item.• Used in TT mode: Acquires the selected echo as a target.• Used in AIS mode: Activates the selected echo.8Right button Opens the cursor-selected context menu, closes open menus.9 Range +/- Selects the display range.10 TGT CANCEL • TT mode: Deactivates tracking for the cursor-selected target.• AIS mode: Sleeps the selected target.11 EBL Activates/deactivates the EBL cursor.12 VRM Activates/deactivates the VRM cursor.13 MENU Open the main menu, close all open menus.14 BRILL Adjusts the screen brilliance.15 ADJUST (Rotate) • Rotate: Adjusts settings for the cursor-selected box/icon. Highlights menu item.• Press: Selects highlighted menu item, applies settings, moves the cursor to the next character/digit.16 OFF CENTER Moves the radar display off center.17 HL OFF Hides heading line when pressed and held.18 TGT TRAIL • Press: Changes the trail time.• Long press: Erases trails.19 ALERT ACK Acknowledges alerts.Cursor controlRadar signal processingRadar signal processing 963 4 5127810 181613111512141719RangeRange Display ControlAlertNavigation tools / Menu controlsTargetRadar system
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW1-21.1.1 Trackball unit RCU-030 (Option)The optional trackball unit can be used to control most features of this radar.1.1.2 Terminology used in this manualThis manual uses the following terminology:For the sake of brevity, procedures in this manual use the terms “Open the [MAIN MENU].” and “Close the menu.”All operations can be done with either the RCU-030 trackball unit or the RCU-028 con-trol unit.Throughout this manual, procedures are outlined using the RCU-028 control unit, unless otherwise specified.Terminology MeaningSelect • Using the touchpad or trackball, move the cursor over the item to be “selected”.• Rotate the ADJUST knob to highlight the item to be “selected”.Left-click Press the left button on the RCU-030 unit.Right-click Press the right button on the RCU-030 unit.Left button Refers to the left button ( ) on the RCU-028 control unit.Right button Refers to the right button ( ) on the RCU-028 control unit.Control unit Refers to the RCU-028 control unit.Trackball Refers to the RCU-030 control unit.Open the [MAIN MENU]. • Press the key to open the main menu. • Select the [MENU] box, then press the left button or left-click.Close the menu. • Press the key to close the menu. (Closes all open menus.)• Select the operational display area, then press the right button or right-click.• Select the [MENU] box, then press the left button or left-click.TrackballRightbuttonScrollwheelLeftbuttonLeftbuttonLeft Button- Does the operation related to the selected object.- Confirms the operation for the selected object.Scrollwheel- Selects menu options.- Sets numeric data.- Sets menu box slide bars (GAIN, etc.)Note: The scrollwheel does not have a “push” functionRight Button- Cancels current action.- Opens/closes menu boxes.Trackball- Moves cursor.- Highlights an object (target echo, menu item, etc.)
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW1-31.2 How to Turn the Radar On/OffThe POWER switch is located at the bottom left corner of the control unit. Open the POWER switch cover and press the switch to turn the radar system on. To turn the system off, press the POWER switch again. The screen shows the bearing scale and digital timer for approximately 30 seconds after power is applied. The timer counts down three minutes of warm-up time. During this period, the magnetron (transmitter tube) is warmed for transmission. When the timer has reached 0:00, the indication "ST-BY" appears at the screen center, meaning the radar is now ready to transmit pulses.In the stand-by condition, markers, rings, maps, etc. are not shown. Further, TT and AIS are not shown. In the warm-up and stand-by conditions, [ON TIME] and [TX TIME] are counted in hours and tenths of an hour, appearing at the screen center.Note 1: Do not turn on the power directly after it has been turned off. Wait several seconds before you reapply the power, to be sure the radar starts up properly.Note 2: Parameters set on the menus are stored in a non-volatile memory (flash memory), and are preserved when the power is turned off.Note 3: The screen refreshes slower in low ambient temperature.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW1-41.3 Display IndicationsNo. Name Description1 STBY/TX box Switches between standby and transmit mode.2 Range box Changes the radar range.3 CU/TM Reset box Resets display when using Course Up/True Motion presentation mode.4 REF POINT box Changes the reference point.5 GAIN box Adjusts the GAIN level.6 SEA box Adjusts the A/C SEA settings.7 RAIN box Adjusts the A/C RAIN settings.8 TUNE box Adjusts the tuning for the receiver.9 Cursor information box Displays the range, bearing and TTG to cursor position.10 Cursor position box Displays the cursor’s current co-ordinates.11 MAP ALIGN box Enable/disable radar map alignment.12 MENU box Opens the [MAIN MENU].763334353635383754317 17141516181920212227243229262325302831128910111213
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW1-5Display specifications13 USER SET Load/save user specific settings.14 TGT List Displays the target list, displays the [TARGET LIST] menu.15 AZ box Activates/deactivates the acquisition zone(s).16 VRM box Activate/deactivate the VRM.17 DROP box Displays drop mark data.18 EBL box Activate/deactivate the EBL19 PI Line box Activate/deactivate the PI lines.20 MARK boxes Select mark icons, displays mark information.21 MAP box Activate/deactivate the radar map.22 BRILL box Adjust screen brilliance, opens the [BRILLIANCE] menu.23 HL OFF box Hides the heading line.24 IR box Activate/deactivate the interference rejector function.25 ES box Activate/deactivate the echo stretch function.26 NR box Activate/deactivate the noise reduction function.27 EAV box Activate/deactivate the echo averaging function.28 ACE box Activate/deactivate the ACE function.29 CUSTOMIZE ECHO box Cycle through echo filtering customizations, open the [CUSTOMIZE ECHO] menu.30 PULSE box Cycle through pulse settings.31 ANTENNA SELECT box Selects the antenna to use. Only antennas connected to the same network are displayed and selectable.32 PRESENTATION MODE box Cycle though display presentation modes.33 Own ship details box. Shows various data regarding own ship. Contains speed*, heading and position context menus.*: Speed is displayed as a negative value when the vessel is using reverse thrust.34 Information box • Displays currently open menu.• Displays various information, such as received messages, TT/AIS target information and navigational data.35 TT/AIS box • Activate/deactivate TT/AIS functions.• Access TT/AIS functions such as filters and association.• Access the [AIS TARGET MENU].• Access the [TT MENU].• Displays/sets target vector time and orientation.36 TRAIL box • Set target trail time.• Set past position plotting interval.• Erases trails• Opens [TRAIL] menu.37 Alert box Displays alert information and icons.38 Guidance box Displays operational guidance for selected item.• Left side: guidance for left button/left-click.• Right side: guidance for right button/right-click.Working indicator Rotates clockwise when the system is working properly.Picture freezeIf the picture freezes, the picture is not updated. Restart (turn off, then on) the unit to restore normal operation.• Nominal viewing distance: 0.75 m• Text height: 2.67 mm• Text width: 2.08 mmNo. Name Description
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW1-61.4 How to Adjust the BrillianceThe screen brilliance can be adjusted as shown below. To adjust color tones, see "How to adjust color palettes" on page 1-61.Note: External monitor brilliance is not adjustable from the radar. Refer to the external monitor’s Operator’s Manual for how to adjust brilliance.From the control unit1. Press the key. The cursor is automatically moved to the [BRILL] box.2. Use the ADJUST knob to adjust the brilliance as appropriate. Turn clockwise to increase the brilliance, counter-clockwise to reduce the brilliance. Press the ADJUST knob to complete the adjustments.From the on-screen box1. Use the Touchpad to select the [BRILL] box, then press the left button.2. Use the ADJUST knob to adjust the brilliance as appropriate. Turn clockwise to increase the brilliance, counter-clockwise to reduce the brilliance. Press the ADJUST knob to complete the adjustments.1.5 Menu Operations1.5.1 How to access the main menuThe main menu can be accessed from the control unit or from the on-screen box. The [MAIN MENU] is displayed in the text area on the right side of the screen.From the control unitPress the key on the control panel. From the on-screen boxSelect the [MENU] box, then press the left button.Brilliance barShows brilliance level.[MAIN MENU]1 [ECHO]2 [MARK]3 [NAVTOOL]4 [ALERT]5 [TT•AIS]6 [FILES]7 [INFORMATION BOX]8 [NAV LINE•WPT]9 [INITIAL SETTING]0 [RADAR INSTALLATION]Echo processing functionsMainly turns markers on/off.Navigation tools (PI lines/EBL/VRM)Sets target alarm functions; outputs alert signal.Sets TT and AIS functions.Manages stored data.Sets data display box items.Processes nav lines and waypoints.Sets up the radar, changes function key settings.Used by technicians and service personnel.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW1-71.5.2 How to operate the menus1. Open the [MAIN MENU].2. Rotate the ADJUST knob to select a layer one ([MAIN MENU]) menu item, then press the ADJUST knob. The menu item currently selected is highlighted and shown in reverse video.3. Rotate the ADJUST knob to select the layer two menu item, then press the knob.Repeat this step to access the layer three menu. In the above example, [ACE] is selected, which opens the layer three [ACE] menu.4. Rotate the ADJUST knob to adjust the selected setting, then press the knob.5. Close the menu.[ECHO]1 BACK2 2nd ECHO REJ OFF / ON3 TUNE INITIALIZE4 PERFORMANCE MON OFF / ON5 PM ARC 2 / 3 / 5 / 66 SART OFF / ON7 ECHO AREA CIRCLE /WIDE / ALL / SIMPLE8 WIPER OFF / 1 / 29 [ACE]0 [CUSTOM SELECT][ACE]1 BACK2 SIGNAL ENHANCEMENT 1 / 2 / 33 SUPPRESS SECTOR START : 000 ANGLE : 000[MAIN MENU]1 [ECHO]2 [MARK]3 [NAVTOOL]4 [ALERT]5 [TT•AIS]6 [FILES]7 [INFORMATION BOX]8 [NAV LINE•WPT]9 [INITIAL SETTING]0 [RADAR INSTALLATION]Menu selection is highlighted and in reverse video.Layer one (MAIN MENU) Layer two Layer three
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW1-81.6 How to Use the On-screen Box MenusSome radar functions can be accessed using the on-screen box menus. A “” at the right side of an on-screen box which indicates that there is a box menu.There are two methods for on-screen box menu selection.• Use the Touchpad to select the on-screen box, then press the right button.• Use the trackball unit (RCU-030) to select the on-screen box, then right-click.The procedure outlined below uses the RCU-028 control unit.To operate the radar using the on-screen boxes, do the following:1. Select the desired box.Note: The cursor changes shape according to its location. It is an arrow when placed outside the operational display area and when inside the operational display area, it is a cross .For the purpose of this example, select the [BRILL] box, at the bottom left corner of the display.When a box is correctly selected, its color changes and the guidance box at the bottom right corner shows operational guidance. The operational guidance shows the function of the left button and right buttons, with a diagonal line separating the information.The [BRILL] box, for example, displays the operational guidance "BRILL SELECT / BRILL MENU". In this case you would press the left button to select a preset palette (See "How to adjust color palettes" on page 1-61) or press the right button to open the [BRILL] menu.2. Press the left button to cycle through preset palettes.3. Rotate the ADJUST knob to adjust the display brilliance.4. The box menu attached to the [BRILL] box is the [BRILL] menu. To open the box menu, press the right button.5. Select the desired menu item, then press the ADJUST knob. 6. Select the appropriate option, then press the ADJUST knob.7. Close the menu.Place cursor here, then press the left button to change brilliance preset, right button to open the [BRILL] menu.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW1-91.7 How to Use the CURSOR MenuFunctions that require the use of the cursor, such as EBL offset and zoom, can be activated directly from the guidance box or from the [CURSOR] menu, either method with the cursor inside the operational display area. Below is the procedure for choosing cursor-related functions from the [CURSOR] menu.1. Select the operational display area, then press the right button.The [CURSOR] menu is displayed.2. Select the desired function, then press the ADJUST knob.3. The guidance box shows "XX / EXIT" (XX = function selected). Use the Touchpad to place the cursor where desired.4. Press the ADJUST knob to execute the function selected at step 3.5. To quit the selected function, press the right button when the guidance box shows "XX / EXIT" (XX = function selected).Menu Item DescriptionTARGET DATA & ACQ TT: Acquires target; displays data for selected tracked target.AIS: Activates sleeping AIS target; display data for selected AIS target.TARGET CANCEL TT: Cancels tracking on selected tracked target.AIS: Sleeps selected AIS target.TT TGT DATA & ACQ Acquires selected echo as tracked target.REF MARK Inscribes reference mark, for target-based speed input.EBL OFFSET Offsets EBL to measure range and bearing between two targets.OFFCENTER Shifts screen center to selected location.ZOOM Zooms selected location.MARK DELETE Deletes selected mark (plotter mark, origin mark or waypoint mark).OWN TRACK DELETE Deletes own ship's tracks.MAP ALIGN Aligns charts (maps) with the radar picture.TRAIL ERASER Erases trails.CURSOR SIZE Selects cursor size.TARGET DATA/ACQ SETTING Adjust target tracking settings.TARGET CANCEL SETTING Adjust target cancel settings.[CURSOR MENU]TARGET DATA & ACQTARGET CANCELTT TGT DATA & ACQREF MARKEBL OFFSETOFFCENTERZOOMMARK DELETEOWN TRACK DELETEMAP ALIGNTRAIL ERASERCURSOR SIZETARGET DATA/ACQ SETTINGTARGET CANCEL SETTING
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW1-101.8 Cursor DataCursor data can be shown in latitude and longitude position or the cursor’s X-Y coordinates.Place cursor on the [CURSOR DATA] box at the right side of the display then press the left button. The data box shows the cursor information in the upper half and cur-sor location (latitude/longitude) is shown in the lower half.Note 1: For the X-Y coordinates display, the Y-axis is the heading line, the upper half of the screen is “plus” and the lower part of the screen is “minus”. The X-axis is the port/starboard direction, starboard is “plus”, port is “minus”.Note 2: When displaying latitude and longitude position and the cursor has been aligned (on the [CURSOR] menu), the indication "MAP ALIGN" appears at the right side of the screen (in yellow).Note 3: Cursor data reads "- - -.-" when the cursor is placed outside the operational display area.CURS 099 . 1°T00:32 5.317NM33°59.156N135°06.328ECURS 6.087km01:08 3.997km33°59.156N135°06.328EBearing/range displayedCursor’s X-Y coordinates displayedPress the left button to switch between display formatsTTG to cursor positionBearing/range to cursor position.TTG to cursor position Cursor positon’s latitude/longitudeRange to cursor’s X-Y location.
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW1-111.9 How to Set Up Function KeysSome menu functions and menus can be assigned to a function key. This allows one-touch access to the assigned function or menu.To activate an assigned function, press the corresponding function key (F1, F2 or F3).The function keys are preset with the following functions:F1: A/C RAIN, F2: A/C SEA, F3: ACE (Gain).You can customize the function set to each key using the following procedure.1. Open the [MAIN MENU].2. Select [INITIAL SETTING], then press the ADJUST knob.3. Select [FUNCTION KEY], then press the ADJUST knob.4. Select [F1], [F2] or [F3] as appropriate, then press the ADJUST knob.5. Referring to the table of available functions below, select a function category, then press the ADJUST knob. *: Non-IMO radars only.6. Select the appropriate function to be assigned, then press the ADJUST knob.7. Close the menu. Repeat the procedure as necessary to set up other function keys.Function category Available functionECHO CUSTOM MENU, IR, ES, EAV, NOISE REJ, ANT SELECT, PULSE LENGTH, AUTO-SEA, AUTO-RAIN, TUNE SELECT, 2ND ECHO REJ, PM, SART, ECHO TRAIL, TRAIL T/R, WIPER, ACE, ACE HIGH SENSITIVITYSTD KEY ALERT ACK, STBY TX, EBL OFFSET, PRESENTATION MODE, CU-TM RE-SET, VECTOR TIME, VECTOR MODE, TARGET LIST, BRILL, MARK-CUR-SOR, MARK-OS, MENU, RANGE UP, RANGE DOWN, ACQ, TARGET DATA, TARGET CANCELTT•AIS TT-DISP, AIS-DISP, PAST POSN INTERVAL, REF MARK, CPA LIMIT, CPA, TCPA, AZ1, AZ2, AIS SCALED SYMBOLDELETE DATA MARK DELETE, MARK ALL DELETE, OWN TRACK DELETE, OWN TRACK ALL DELETEOPERATION ECHO AREA*, ECHO COLOR, RING(ON/OFF), ZOOM, MOB, ALARM1, ALARM2, TLL, MAP ALIGN

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