Furuno FAR-1518 User Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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MARINE RADAR
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Model

Furuno FAR-1518 Specifications

General

Antenna Type	Open array
Frequency	9410 MHz
Rotation Speed	24 rpm
Power Consumption	Approx. 300 W
Antenna Size	6 feet
Antenna Length	6 feet

Summary

Safety Instructions

Hazard Definitions and RF Safety

Explains hazard levels (Danger, Warning, Caution) and RF radiation safety precautions.

Electrical Shock and Antenna Safety

Details warnings related to electrical shock and safe operation around the antenna unit.

System Configuration

Component Overview and Interconnections

Operational Overview

Controls and Basic Operations

Details of the control unit, power on/off, brilliance, and display indications.

Trackball Unit Controls (RCU-030)

Menu Operations

Function Key Configuration

Heading Input and Ship Speed Settings

Managing User Settings

Starting and Stopping Transmission

Procedures for starting, stopping radar transmission, and handling screen freeze.

Tuning the Radar Receiver

Selecting Radar Pulselength

Adjusting Sensitivity and Reducing Sea Clutter

How to adjust gain for sensitivity and methods to reduce sea clutter using A/C SEA.

Reducing Rain Clutter

Techniques for reducing rain clutter using AUTO RAIN and A/C RAIN controls.

Echo Averaging and ACE Function

Preset Controls for Navigation

Radar Presentation Modes

Description and selection of different presentation modes like Head Up, North Up, and True Motion.

Selecting Radar Range Scale

Measuring Target Range

Methods for measuring target range using fixed rings or the Variable Range Marker (VRM).

Measuring Target Bearing

Using Electronic Bearing Lines (EBLs) to measure the bearing of targets relative to own ship or North.

Collision Assessment with Offset EBL

Using offset EBLs to assess collision risk and determine target course.

Target Trails Display

Target Analyzer Function

Analyzing echoes to identify dangerous targets and improve view in rain/snow or surface reflection.

Target Alarm Setup and Management

Setting up target alarms, muting, deactivating, and changing alarm attributes.

Parallel Index (PI) Lines

Using Marks for Navigation

Performance Monitor Usage

Activating and deactivating the performance monitor to check radar system status.

Changing Reference Position

Interpreting Radar Alerts

Understanding alert messages, status indications, and alert icons.

Radar Observation

Radar Range Principles

Explanation of minimum and maximum radar ranges and factors affecting detection range.

Radar Resolution and Bands

Details on X-band vs. S-band performance and factors affecting bearing and range resolution.

Understanding False Echoes

Covers multiple echoes, sidelobes, virtual images, and shadow sectors causing false radar displays.

SART Detection and Operation

Target Tracking (TT)

Precautions for Target Tracking

Important warnings and cautions regarding the use of target tracking and its accuracy.

TT Controls and Mode Selection

Details of TT controls, the TT box indications, and how to select tracking modes.

Acquiring and Tracking Targets

Procedures for manually and automatically acquiring and tracking radar targets.

Setting Own Ship Speed for TT

Methods for entering own ship speed, including echo-referenced input, for accurate tracking.

Managing Lost Targets

TT Symbols and Attributes

Displaying and Removing Target Data

Collision Alarm (CPA, TCPA)

Setting and acknowledging collision alarms based on CPA and TCPA thresholds.

Acquisition Zones Setup

TT System Messages and Alerts

AIS Operation

AIS Controls and Target Activation

Overview of AIS controls and procedures for activating/sleeping targets.

AIS Symbols and Meanings

AIS Display Filtering and Activation

AIS Auto-Activation Settings

ROT Setting and AIS Collision Alarms

Associating TT and AIS Targets

Video Plotter Operation

Orientation Modes Setup

Radar Map Functionality

Aligning the Radar Map

Waypoint Entry and Management

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Periodic Maintenance Schedule

Schedule of regular checks and maintenance tasks for optimal radar performance.

Fuse Replacement and Component Life

Instructions for replacing fuses and estimated life expectancy of major radar parts.

Trackball Maintenance and Easy Troubleshooting

Steps for cleaning the trackball and resolving common operational issues.

Advanced Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Procedures for complex hardware/software issues, diagnostics, and fallback arrangements.