Furuno Sc 50 Initial Settings, Confirming satellite status, Satellite tracking status display

1. INSTALLATION

1.6Initial Settings

Follow the procedures in this section to enter initial settings.

NOTICE

Improper menu settings may stop output of data and display the message "RATE ERROR." Be sure to enter correct data.

1.6.1Confirming satellite status

Press the [SAT STATUS] key.

		Satellites used for
		measurement
	SAT TRACKING STATUS
Satellites	TIMER 5 '52"			OK
		NO. GOOD STATUS
being	GPS1	8	8	D3D
tracked	GPS2	7	7	D3D
	GPS3	8	8	D3D

"OK" displayed when the "GOOD" column shows that the number of satellites acquired is five or more.

"3D" shown when no beacon receiver is used. "W3D" shown when receving WAAS.

Satellite tracking status display

When the system is turned on for the first time it is in the “cold-start” state, which means there is no satellite data (almanac data) stored. In this condition it takes about 12 minutes to find heading. When heading is found the display shows “OK.” The timer at the top left corner of the screen shows time since power on. If OK is not displayed within 30 minutes after turning on the power, the antenna mounting location may not be suitable. Suspect that the number of satellites in view is less than five due to signal blockage. (For the open-type antenna, loosen the nut at the center of the antenna unit to adjust antenna orientation.) Resolve the problem and then recheck tracking status.

If the heading error is between 5° and 10°, adjust orientation of the antenna unit, while watching the heading indication on the display.

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