Furuno GP32 manual Foreword, Word to the Owner of the GP-37, GP-32, Features

FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of the GP-37, GP-32

Congratulations on your choice of the GP-37 DGPS Navigator, GP-32 GPS Navigator.

For 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

Your navigator is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed, operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for installation, operation, and maintenance.

We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.

Features

The GP-37/GP-32 is a totally integrated GPS receiver and video plotter, and mainly consists of a display unit and an antenna unit. The GP-37 is additionally equipped with a DGPS beacon receiver, built in the display unit.

The high sensitivity GPS receiver tracks up to 13 satellites (12 GPS, 1 WAAS) simultaneously. An 8-state Kalman filter ensures optimum accuracy in determination of vessel position, course and speed.

The main features of the GP-37/GP-32 are

•A DGPS beacon receiver may be connected to the GP-32 to add DGPS capability.

•WAAS capability.

•Storage for 999 waypoints and 50 routes

•Alarms: Arrival/Anchor Watch, XTE (Cross-track Error), Trip, Odometer, Time, WAAS/DGPS, and Speed.

•Man overboard feature records position at time of man overboard and provides continuous updates of range and bearing when navigating to the MOB position.

•Bright 95 x 60 mm LCD with adjustable contrast and brilliance.

•Autopilot (option) may be connected, and steering data output to the autopilot.

•Unique Highway display provides a graphic presentation of ship’s progress toward a waypoint.

•User displays definable by operator.

•Waypoint and route data can be uploaded from a PC and downloaded to a PC.

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