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Furuno FI-70 User Manual

Furuno FI-70
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FI-70
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
www.furuno.com
Model
COLOR INSTRUMENT

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Furuno FI-70 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFuruno
ModelFI-70
CategoryMarine Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT NOTICES

General Notices

Covers manual usage, warranty, modifications, importer info, and trademarks.

Product and Battery Disposal Guidance

Provides guidance on how to properly discard the product and used batteries according to regulations.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Operator Safety Precautions

Safety precautions for operating the equipment, including warnings about opening and wet hands.

Installer Safety Guidelines

Safety guidelines for installing the equipment, focusing on electrical shock and water spray risks.

TFT LCD Information

Details about the TFT LCD construction and pixel behavior, noting it's not a malfunction indicator.

FOREWORD

Product Features Overview

Highlights key features of the FI-70, including data display capabilities, ease of use, and compatibility.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Network Diagram and Connections

Illustrates the system configuration, showing connections between FI-70, displays, and accessories via CAN bus.

EQUIPMENT LISTS

Standard Supply Items

Lists the standard components included with the FI-70 Color Instrument.

Optional Supply Items

Lists optional accessories and cables available for the FI-70 system.

1. OPERATION AND CONTROLS OVERVIEW

Unit Controls and Functions

Describes the physical controls of the FI-70, including buttons and their functions.

Powering the Unit On/Off

Explains the procedure for turning the FI-70 power on and off using the Power/Brill key.

Screen Brightness and Mode Adjustment

Details how to adjust screen brilliance and switch between Day and Night modes.

Menu Navigation and Page Setup

Guides on navigating the main menu, selecting items, and setting up display pages.

Key Beep and Panel Dimmer Settings

Instructions for turning key beeps on/off and adjusting the panel dimmer settings.

Screen Categories Overview

Introduces the different information categories that the FI-70 can display.

2. DISPLAY CATEGORIES AND CATEGORY SPECIFIC MENUS

Compass Category Details

Displays current heading and compass data. Allows cycling through HDG, Avg, and Tack data.

Speed Category Details

Shows ship speed in STW/SOG or 3-Axis digital formats. Includes VMG.

Engine Category Details

Displays engine temperature, fuel, oil pressure, RPM, and other engine data for up to three engines.

Graph Category Details

Presents sensor data in graph format, allowing up to two graphs simultaneously.

Highway Category Details

Provides a graphic display of the boat's track along the intended course towards a waypoint.

Rudder Category Details

Shows the current rudder angle and indicators for port and starboard.

Timer Category Details

Features countdown and countup timers for tracking time, laps, and trip distance.

Wind Category Details

Displays wind data including apparent and true wind angle, speed, and Beaufort units.

AIS Category Details

Shows basic AIS data like bearing, range, and target status, with two orientation options.

Satellite Position (Skyplot) Category

Displays satellite locations, tracking, and position fixing mode and accuracy level.

Custom Box Category Details

Allows customization of the display with up to 6 boxes, offering preset screens and data box resizing.

3. ALARMS

Setting Audio Alert Patterns

Configures the audio alert pattern for alarms, selecting buzzer type and duration.

Speed Alarms (STW/SOG)

Sets high/low speed alarm thresholds for Speed Through Water and Speed Over Ground.

Wind Alarms

Manages alarms for True Wind Speed, Wind Shift, and Apparent Wind Angle.

Trip and Depth Alarms

Configures trip distance alarm and depth threshold alarms.

Voltage and Water Temperature Alarms

Sets alarms for low input voltage and water temperature deviations.

Engine and Anchor Alarms

Notifies of engine errors and activates anchor alarm based on distance or depth.

CPA/TCPA Alarms

Warns of potential collision risk based on Closest Point of Approach and Time to Closest Point.

4. SYSTEM MENU

CAN bus (NMEA2000) Network Settings

Manages network sharing of settings like Display Format, Data Calibration, and Units across FI-70 units.

Sharing Language and Brilliance Settings

Allows sharing of Language and Brilliance settings within groups of FI-70 units.

Setting the Display Format

Configures the display format for date, time, heading, magnetic variation, and position.

Adjusting Engine Settings

Sets the number of engines and selects data sources for engine monitoring.

Setting Displayed Scale Range

Adjusts the display range for meters like speed, engine RPM, and boost.

Setting Up Optional Devices (IF-NMEAFI, SC-30/33)

Configures optional devices like IF-NMEAFI and SATELLITE COMPASS units.

Interpreting I/O Setup and Data Sources

Guides on NMEA2000 PGNs, connected devices, wiring, and selecting data sources.

Tank Setup and Data Calibration

Configures tank details and adjusts incoming data offsets for calibration.

Changing Language and Units

Selects the display language and preferred units for various measurements.

Demo Mode, Diagnostics, and Defaults

Covers demo mode, diagnostic tests, and restoring factory default settings.

5. INSTALLATION AND INITIAL SETTINGS

Mounting the FI-70 Unit

Provides guidelines for mounting, including flushmount, frontmount, and waterproofing procedures.

Wiring and Connections

Details connecting the unit, grounding, and connecting to various sensors and junction boxes.

Input/Output PGNs

Lists the PGNs that the FI-70 can input and output for NMEA2000 communication.

Post Installation Initialization

Guides through initial setup steps like language, units, and vessel type selection.

6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING

Preventive Maintenance Procedures

Recommends procedures for cleaning cabling, unit case, and LCD to maintain performance.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Provides steps to restore normal operation for common problems like no power or data display.

Alarm Log Interpretation

Stores and displays a log of all alarms that have occurred since the FI-70 was powered on.

Engine Error Icons and Diagnostics

Explains engine error icons and guides on performing diagnostic tests on the FI-70.

APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE

Main Menu Structure

Outlines the primary menu structure including Alarms, System, and Display Configuration.

Category Specific Menus Overview

Details specific menus for categories like Compass, Speed, Engine, Wind, AIS, etc.

SPECIFICATIONS OF COLOR INSTRUMENT FI-70

General Specifications

Details screen, backlight, buzzer, display modes, data types, and supported languages.

Interface and Power Specifications

Covers NMEA2000 port, PGNs, and power supply requirements.

Environmental and Unit Specifications

Lists ambient temperature, humidity, protection rating, vibration, and unit color.

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