Furuno FE-800 - Depth, Draught, Logbook, and Units

1. OPERATION
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1.14 How to Choose a Transceiver
If your FE-800 is connected to two transceivers, you can switch between the transceivers using
the procedure below.
Note: If [FE-8020 No.2] is not enabled in the [Service Menu], this menu is not selectable.
To enable [FE-8020 No.2], consult a FURUNO technician.
1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the Main menu.
2. Select [FE-8020 Select] using  or , then press the ENT key. This will open a pop-up
window.
3. Select the appropriate transceiver using  or , then press the ENT key to apply the settings
and close the pop-up window. The available options are [No.1] or [No.2]. The message
"Changing settings..." is displayed while the FE-800 obtains data from the transceiver. When
the message disappears, the switch between transceivers is complete.
4. Press the MENU/ESC key once to close the menu.
1.15 How to Set the Depth Below Surface (DBS)
The depth reading can be referenced from one of three points.
To choose which setting to use, do the following:
1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the Main menu.
2. Select [Sounder] using  or , then press the ENT key.
Reference point Description
Transducer Depth from transducer to seabed (requires transducer “below waterline”
measurement.)
Surface Depth from surface to seabed (requires Draught input, see section 1.16.)
Keel Depth from keel to seabed (requires keel depth setting. Consult your local
FURUNO dealer.)
Draught
*1
Offset
*2
Keel
Seabed
*1: Set the draught on [Draught] menu.
*2: Set the offset for transducer on [KEEL] menu (service menu).
Sea surface based water depth
Transducer based water depth
Keel based water depth
Surface
Transducer