Furuno DS-50 - Introduction

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INTRODUCTION
The FURUNO DS-50 is a highly advanced, precision Doppler Speed Log incorporating FURUNO's
advanced computer technology. The DS-50 provides accurate display of speed over a wide range
from dead slow to 40 kn Speeds are detected relative to ground or water both fore/aft and athwart ship.
This feature ensures the safety and efficiency of navigation for ships operated under SOLAS 1974
and other ships.
Features
• Ground speed and water speed measurements. Three beam arrangement for highly accurate and
stable measurement.
• •Highly accurate speed measurement in shallow waters with under keel clearance as little as1
meter, enabling close control of speed for safe berthing and anchoring operations.
• •Ground tracking speed measured between 1 and 200 meters for accurate speed measurement in
coastal waters.
• •Wide variety of both analog and digital displays optionally available for remote monitoring.
• •Analog speed data and distance run signal, fed to various onboard equipment for improving
bridge automation.
• Conforms to the following standards: IMO A.824(19), as amended by MSC.96(72),
IMOA.694(17), IEC 61023, IEC 60945 (3rd edition), IEC 61162-1 (2nd edition).