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Furuno FAR-2328-NXT User Manual

Furuno FAR-2328-NXT
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Model
MARINE RADAR

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Furuno FAR-2328-NXT Specifications

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BrandFuruno
ModelFAR-2328-NXT
CategoryMarine Radar
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION Definitions

Defines the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION symbols and their implications.

General Safety Warnings

Lists essential safety precautions for operating the radar equipment.

Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard

Details safety distances related to RF radiation levels from the radar antenna.

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

1.1 Controls Overview

Provides an overview of the radar controls available on the RCU-014, RCU-015, and RCU-016 units.

1.5 Menu Operations

Guides the user on how to open, close, and operate the radar's menu system.

1.9 How to Set Up Function Keys

Explains how to assign functions to the F1-F4 keys for one-touch access.

1.16 How to Start/Stop Transmission

Details procedures for starting and stopping radar transmission and antenna rotation.

1.20 How to Reduce Sea Clutter

Guides on reducing sea clutter using A/C SEA control, manually or automatically.

1.21 How to Reduce Rain Clutter

Guides on reducing rain clutter using AUTO RAIN and A/C RAIN controls.

1.25 Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) Function

Describes the ACE function for automatic detection and reduction of sea and rain clutter.

1.28 How to Preset Controls for a Specific Navigation Purpose

Explains how to assign function keys to provide optimum radar settings for specific situations.

1.34 Collision Assessment by Offset EBL

Describes how to use offset EBL for measuring range/bearing between targets and assessing collision risk.

1.38 Target Analyzer (B/W-type only)

Describes the Target Analyzer function for analyzing echoes and identifying dangerous targets.

1.39 Target Alarm

Explains how the target alarm alerts the navigator to targets entering specific areas.

1.49 Performance Monitor

Describes the performance monitor for checking radar transmitter power and receiver sensitivity.

1.52 Alerts

Describes the alert system, including priority, category, and interpretation of alert messages.

1.58 Dual Radar (A/B-types only)

Explains how to display images from two radars together on one display for enhanced features.

2. RADAR OBSERVATION

2.2 False Echoes

Explains common types of false echoes like multiple echoes, sidelobes, and virtual images.

2.3 SART (Search and Rescue Transponder)

Provides information on SART operation, including description and display of marks.

3. TARGET TRACKING (TT)

3.1 Precautions when Using Target Tracking

Highlights safety precautions and factors affecting tracking accuracy for the TT system.

3.2 TT Controls

Identifies the main keys used in target tracking mode: ACQ, TARGET DATA, and TARGET CANCEL.

3.5 How to Acquire and Track Targets

Details how to automatically or manually acquire and track targets on the radar display.

3.6 How to Enter Own Ship Speed

Guides on entering own ship's speed data using STW, SOG, or echo-referenced speed.

3.7 How to Cancel Target Tracking

Explains how to cancel tracking for individual targets or all tracked targets.

3.8 TT Lost Alert

Describes the TT lost alert when targets are not detected and how to set the lost target filter.

3.15 Collision Alarm (CPA, TCPA)

Describes how the radar calculates CPA and TCPA for AIS targets and sets collision alarms.

3.16 Acquisition Zone

Details how acquisition zones alert targets and act as automatic acquisition areas.

3.17 Trial Maneuvers

Describes the trial maneuver feature to simulate own ship's movement against tracked targets.

3.18 TT System Messages

Lists TT system messages, their priority, meaning, and required action.

3.21 Factors Affecting Target Tracking

Discusses factors like sea returns, rain/snow, and low gain that affect target tracking accuracy.

4. AIS OPERATION

4.1 Controls for AIS

Identifies the main keys used for AIS operation: TARGET DATA and TARGET CANCEL.

4.5 How to Use the AIS Display Filter

Details how to filter out unnecessary AIS objects from the display using the AIS DISP FILTER menu.

4.6 How to Activate AIS Targets

Explains how to convert sleeping AIS targets to activated targets for better movement monitoring.

4.7 How to Sleep AIS Targets

Guides on sleeping activated AIS targets to focus on important radar and AIS targets.

4.12 AIS Lost Alert

Describes the AIS lost alert when objects fail to produce data and how to set the AIS lost filter.

4.14 AIS Collision Alarm (CPA, TCPA)

Describes how the radar calculates CPA and TCPA for AIS targets and sets collision alarms.

5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING

6.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule

Provides a regular maintenance program including checks for LCD, antenna unit, and processor unit.

6.2 How to Replace the Fuse

Details the location and type of fuses for AC and DC powered configurations and replacement procedure.

6.5 Easy Troubleshooting

Provides common troubleshooting procedures for issues like picture freeze or no echo.

6.6 Advanced-level Troubleshooting

Describes hardware and software troubleshooting procedures for qualified service personnel.

6.7 Diagnostics

Explains how to execute a diagnostic test program for circuit boards and components.

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