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Furuno FR-8062 User Manual

Furuno FR-8062
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MARINE RADAR
FR-8062, FR-8122, FR-8252

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General IconGeneral
BrandFuruno
ModelFR-8062
CategoryMarine Radar
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety and Important Notices

Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard

Hazards from radar antenna RF energy.

Electrical Shock and Equipment Safety

Warnings about opening equipment and general electrical safety.

Warning Labels and Precautions

Importance of labels and general operational cautions.

Foreword and System Overview

Product Features

Highlights of the FR-8xx2 series radar system.

Radar Specifications and Availability

Overview of radar types and feature availability.

System Configuration

FR-8252 Component Diagram

Diagram showing components and connections for FR-8252.

FR-8122/FR-8062 Component Diagram

Diagram showing components and connections for FR-8122/FR-8062.

Operational Overview

Controls and Interface

Description of display unit keys, knobs, and trackball functions.

System Power and Standby

Procedures for turning radar on/off and entering standby mode.

Display Settings and Indications

Understanding screen elements, adjusting brilliance, and radar tuning.

Radar Modes and Signal Processing

Presentation modes, pulse length, gain, clutter suppression, and auto anti-clutter.

Target Measurement and Tracking

Measuring range/bearing, target alarms, cursor use, interference control.

Advanced Target Features

Zoom, echo stretch, target trails, and history display functions.

Navigation and Setup Features

Parallel lines, custom setups, function keys, nav data, initial menu, remote display.

Radar Observation Principles

General Radar Characteristics

Minimum/maximum ranges, resolution, accuracy, and measurement.

Understanding False Echoes

Identifying multiple, sidelobe, virtual, and shadow echoes.

SART and RACON Signals

Detecting and interpreting SART and RACON signals.

ARP Operation

Usage Precautions and Controls

Important considerations and controls for Automatic Radar Plotter.

Target Acquisition and Tracking

Methods for acquiring and tracking radar targets.

Target Data and Alarms

Viewing target data and setting CPA/TCPA collision alarms.

Vector Attributes

Configuring target vectors for motion and collision risk assessment.

AIS Operation

AIS Controls and Display

Managing AIS display and setting range and sorting.

AIS Target Data and Symbols

Viewing AIS target details and understanding symbols.

AIS Vector and History Display

Configuring target vectors and showing historical AIS data.

AIS Alarms

Setting proximity and CPA/TCPA alarms for AIS targets.

GPS Operation

Navigator and Datum Setup

Configuring GPS navigator type and geodetic datum.

Satellite and Weather Monitoring

Monitoring GPS/WAAS satellites and receiving weather information.

GPS Sensor Offset and Cold Start

Adjusting sensor position offset and performing cold starts.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance Schedule

Regular checks and cleaning for optimal radar performance.

Component Replacement

Procedures for replacing fuses, magnetron, and backlight.

Simple Troubleshooting Guide

Basic steps to resolve common operational issues.

Advanced Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Troubleshooting requiring service personnel and running system diagnostics.

LCD and GPS System Tests

Testing the LCD display and GPS receiver functionality.

Appendix

Menu Structure and Settings Reference

Detailed reference of menu items, options, and custom setup parameters.

Marine Radar Specifications

General Specifications

Key parameters like range, resolution, and accuracy.

Antenna Unit Details

Specifications for antenna models, rotation, and beamwidth.

Declaration of Conformity

Product Compliance Statement

Statement confirming product conformity with EU directives and standards.

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