Furuno FA - User Manual

MARINE RADAR/ARPA
FAR-28x7 Series
FAR-21x7(-BB) Series

Furuno FA Specifications

General

Category	Marine Radar
Range	Up to 96 nautical miles
Antenna Rotation Speed	24 or 48 rpm
Display	LCD color display
Power Output	25 kW
Frequency	X-band (9.4 GHz)

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard

Details RF radiation hazard from radar antenna and safety distances.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Warnings about electrical shock hazards and safety precautions when working with equipment.

Warning Labels

Information about warning labels attached to the equipment for safety.

SPECIFICATIONS OF MARINE RADAR;ARPA

ANTENNA RADIATORS

Details antenna types, beam width, polarization, and rotation.

RF TRANSCEIVER

Specifies frequency, output power, pulselength, PRF, and IF.

DISPLAY UNIT

Describes screen size, resolution, and effective radar diameter.

POWER SUPPLY

Details power supply requirements for display, processor, and antenna units.

RADAR OPERATION

Turning on the Power

Describes the procedure to turn the radar system on and off.

Control Unit

Details the available control units (RCU-014 and RCU-015) and their components.

Main Menu

Explains how to access and navigate the MAIN menu.

Tuning the Receiver

Covers choosing tuning methods and initializing the receiver.

Aligning Heading with Gyrocompass

Details the process of aligning the radar's heading display with the gyrocompass.

Presentation Modes

Lists and describes the available radar presentation modes.

Entering Own Ships Speed

How to input own ship's speed for ARP and plotter functions.

Choosing the Range Scale

Details how to select the radar's range scale for optimal target observation.

Adjusting the Sensitivity

Describes how to adjust receiver sensitivity using the gain control.

Suppressing Sea Clutter

Explains how to suppress sea clutter using A/C SEA control.

Interference Rejector

Describes how to use the interference rejector to reduce radar interference.

Collision Assessment by Offset EBL

How to use offset EBLs to assess collision risk between targets.

Setting a Target Alarm

How to set target alarm zones to alert for targets entering specific areas.

Automatic Picture Setup According to Navigation Purpose

How to automatically adjust radar settings based on navigation needs.

RADAR OBSERVATION

General

Basic radar observation principles, including minimum and maximum ranges.

False Echoes

Explains common false echoes like multiple and sidelobe echoes.

SART (Search and Rescue Transponder)

Details SART detection, display, and general remarks.

RACON

Describes RACON signals and their appearance on the radar display.

ARP OPERATION

Usage Precautions

Key precautions and operational notes for using the ARP function.

Controls for ARP

Details the keyboard and trackball controls used for ARP functions.

Entering Own Ships Speed

How to input own ship's speed for ARP and plotter functions.

Automatic Acquisition

How the ARP system automatically acquires and tracks targets.

Manual Acquisition

How to manually acquire and track targets using ARP.

Setting CPA;TCPA Alarm Ranges

How to set CPA/TCPA alarm ranges to detect potential collision risks.

Trial Maneuver

Simulates own ship's maneuver effects on tracked targets.

ARP Performance Test

How to run a performance test for the ARP system.

AIS OPERATION

Controls for AIS

Details the keyboard and trackball controls for AIS functions.

Enabling;Disabling the AIS

How to turn the AIS function on and off.

Turning AIS Display On;Off

How to control the visibility of AIS targets on the display.

Setting Up for a Voyage

How to input voyage data like ETA, destination, and crew for AIS.

Displaying Target Data

How to view detailed information for selected AIS targets.

Fusion of ARP and AIS Targets

How to combine ARP and AIS target data for a single display.

AIS System Messages

Explains common AIS system messages and their meanings.

VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION

General

Overview of the video plotter's functions: plotting tracks, waypoints, and recording data.

Display Modes

Describes the two display modes: Radar and Radar + Video Plotter.

Radar Map

How to create and manage radar maps by adding marks and lines.

Marks and Lines

How to inscribe and erase marks and lines on the display.

Waypoints

How to enter, edit, erase, and display waypoints and nav lines.

Nav Lines

How to enter, edit, erase, and display navigation lines.

Recording Data

How to initialize memory cards and record data like tracks and settings.

Replaying Data

How to replay recorded data from memory cards.

MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING

Periodic Maintenance Schedule

Provides a schedule for regular checks and maintenance tasks.

Replacing the Fuse

Details the procedure for replacing fuses in various units.

Easy Troubleshooting

Provides common troubleshooting steps for common user-fixable issues.

Advanced-level Troubleshooting

Guides qualified personnel through hardware and software troubleshooting for complex issues.

System Messages

Explains various system error messages and their meanings.

APPENDIX

Menu Tree

Visual representation of the radar's menu structure and navigation paths.

Digital Interface

Details input and output sentences for serial interfaces (RP Board, J4).

Parts Lists and Parts Location

Lists and shows locations of electrical parts for various radar units.