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Furuno 1722C User Manual

Furuno 1722C
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MARINE RADAR
MODEL1722/1732/1742/1762
MODEL1722C/1732C/1742C/1762C

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Furuno 1722C Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFuruno
Model1722C
CategoryMarine Radar
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

1.1 Operating Controls

Covers the main controls of the display unit and remote controller for radar operation.

2. RADAR OPERATION

2.2 Transmitting and Stand-by Modes

Procedures for switching the radar between transmit and stand-by states.

2.3 Radar Tuning

Covers automatic and manual methods for tuning the radar receiver for optimal performance.

2.4 Gain Adjustment

Details on adjusting receiver sensitivity to optimize echo visibility and reduce noise.

2.5 Sea Clutter Reduction

Explains how to use A/C SEA to reduce unwanted echoes from waves.

2.6 Precipitation Clutter Reduction

Covers adjusting A/C RAIN and FTC to mitigate clutter from rain or snow.

2.9 Presentation Modes

Explains the four radar presentation modes: Head-up, Course-up, North-up, True Motion.

2.10 Range Measurement

Details methods for measuring target range using range rings, cursor, and VRM.

2.11 Bearing Measurement

Explains how to measure target bearing using the cursor and EBL.

2.13 Noise Reduction

Procedures for reducing random 'speckles' or noise on the radar display.

2.14 Radar Interference Reduction

Methods for reducing interference from other shipborne radars.

2.17 Offset EBL Usage

Details on using the offset EBL for collision course prediction and range/bearing measurement.

2.22 Guard Alarm System

Covers setting and managing guard zones for proximity alarms.

2.23 Watchman Functionality

Explains the watchman function for periodic radar checks and alerts.

2.25 ARP and TTM Operation

Covers automatic target tracking, acquisition, and data display with ARP/TTM.

3. PLOTTER OPERATION

3.2 Plotter Presentation Modes

Describes the three plotter presentation modes: North-up, Course-up, and Auto Course-up.

3.6 Track Management

Covers displaying, stopping, restarting, changing color, interval, and erasing ship tracks.

3.8 Waypoint Management

Covers entering, editing, erasing, changing size, and searching for waypoints.

3.9 Route Management

Detailed procedures for creating, connecting, inserting, removing, and erasing routes.

3.10 Navigation Functions

Covers navigating to quick points, waypoints, ports, port services, and following routes.

3.11 Alarm System Configuration

Details on setting and managing various plotter alarms like Arrival, Anchor Watch, XTE, Speed, and Proximity.

3.13 MOB Mark and Destination Setting

Covers marking Man Overboard (MOB) positions and setting them as destinations.

4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION

4.3 Automatic Sounder Operation

Explains automatic adjustment of gain, range, and clutter suppression for cruising and fishing.

4.12 Sounder Alarm Configuration

Details setup for sounder alarms: audio, bottom, fish, temperature, and when alarms are violated.

5. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT

6. DATA TRANSFER

7. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING

7.1 Preventive Maintenance Schedule

Regular maintenance tasks for optimal performance, including cleaning and connection checks.

7.2 Fuse and Battery Replacement

Procedures for replacing fuses and batteries to ensure equipment functionality.

7.4 Simple Troubleshooting Guide

Provides solutions for common issues related to power, response, radar, plotter, and sounder.

7.5 Equipment Diagnostics

Includes Memory I/O, Keyboard, Remote Controller, and Test Pattern diagnostic procedures.

7.7 Memory Clearing Procedures

Steps to clear unit memories and restore default settings for display, GPS, and sounder.

7.8 Error Message Interpretation

Lists common error messages and their corresponding remedies for troubleshooting.

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE MARINE RADAR

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