Furuno FR-1505 User Manual

Models FR-1505/1510/1525 MARK-3
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FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya City, Japan Telephone: +81 (0)798 65-2111
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15-INCH MULTI-COLOR
HIGH-PERFORMANCE RADAR
TRADE MARK REGISTERED
MARCA REGISTRADA
Catalogue No. R-171b
■ Daylight-bright 15-inch multi-color,
high-resolution display
■ Logarithmic amplifier receiver
■ 16-level yellow or green display with day
and night color pallette
■ Dual EBLs and VRMs, with floating
origin
■ Head-Up, Course-Up, North-Up or Head-
up True Bearing and True Motion modes
■ True or relative echo trails
■ Two target alarm zones
■ 10-target Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA)
with true or relative vectors
■ Two user-programmable function keys
for one-touch optimized radar setting
■ Optional 20-target Auto Plotter ARP-17
(ATA)
■ Optional Video Plotter RP-17
■ Optional interface board to provide video
output for external monitor
■ Optional 42 rpm gearbox available

Furuno FR-1505 Specifications

General

Antenna Type	Open Array
Rotation Speed	24 RPM
IP Rating (antenna unit)	IP56
Type	Marine Radar
Display Size	10.4 inches
Range	0.125 to 48 nm
Antenna Length	1.2 m (4 ft)
Frequency	9410 MHz ±30 MHz

Summary

FURUNO 15-INCH MULTI-COLOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE RADAR

Daylight-bright Display and Receiver

Features a 15-inch multi-color, high-resolution display with a logarithmic amplifier receiver.

Display Options and Modes

Offers 16-level yellow/green display with day/night palette, dual EBLs/VRMs, and multiple presentation modes.

Advanced Plotting and Alarm Features

Includes 10-target EPA, programmable function keys, optional Auto Plotter ARP-17, and target alarm zones.

Advanced Video Processing and Compliance

Enhanced Detection Capability

Utilizes advanced video processing for improved noise rejection and automatic clutter suppression.

Regulatory Compliance

Meets international standards like IMO Resolutions MSC.64 (67) Annex 4 and IEC 60936-1.

Optional Equipment

Optional Video Plotter RP-17 and high-speed scanner (42 rpm) are available.

Powerful Standard Features

True or Relative Target Trails

Presents true or relative echo trails for intuitive situation recognition and collision course identification.

Radar Plotting Facilities

Supports Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) and optional Automatic Tracking Aid (ATA) for target management.

Video Plotter RP-17

Optional plotter for radar maps, navigation events, and digital chart display.

Specifications and Equipment List

Antenna Radiator and Transceiver

Details antenna types (XN12AF, XN20AF, XN24AF) and transceiver output powers (6 kW, 12 kW, 25 kW).

Display Unit and Presentation

Describes the 15-inch CRT display, pixel resolution, echo color, and presentation modes.

Interface and Environmental Conditions

Covers input/output interfaces, environmental operating temperatures, and power supply requirements.