Furuno FR-8051 manual Problem Check point and probable Remedy Cause

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Problem

Check point and probable

Remedy

 

cause

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjust GAIN control

1.

IF amplifier

1.

Replace IF amplifier.

with A/C SEA control

2.

Signal cable between

2.

Check continuity and isolation of

set at minimum. Marks

 

antenna and display

 

coaxial cable. (Note: Disconnect the

and legends appear but

3.

Video Amplifier Circuit

 

plug and lugs at both ends of coaxial

no noise or echo.

 

 

 

cable before checking it by

 

 

 

 

ohmmeter.)

 

 

 

3.

Check video coax line for secure

 

 

 

 

connection. If connection is good,

 

 

 

 

replace SPU Board.

 

 

 

 

 

Marks, legends and

1.

Magnetron

1.

Check magnetron current.

noise appear but no

2.

Modulator Board

 

Replace magnetron.

echo. (Transmission

3.

Modulator SCR

2.

Replace Modulator Board.

leak, representing own

4.

SPU Board

3.

Replace SCR.

ship position, is

 

 

 

DANGER! - High Voltage

absent.)

 

 

4.

Replace SPU Board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture not updated

1.

Bearing Signal Generator

1.

Check the connection of signal cable.

 

 

Board (antenna unit)

2.

Replace SPU Board.

 

2.

SPU Board

3.

Turn off and on radar.

 

3.

Video lockup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect orientation of

1.

SPU Board

1.

The HDG readout shows xxx.x when

picture

2.

Gyro Interface

 

heading signal is not received.

 

 

 

2.

Replace gyro interface.

 

 

 

 

 

TUNE control adjusted

1.

Deteriorated magnetron

1.

With radar transmitting on 48 mm

but poor sensitivity

2.

Detuned MIC

 

range, check magnetron

 

3.

Dirt on radiator face

 

current. If current is below normal

 

4.

Water ingress to the

 

value, magnetron may be

 

 

waveguide or other feeder

 

defective. Replace magnetron.

 

 

line.

2.

Check MIC detecting current. If it is

 

5.

Second trace rejection is ON.

 

below normal value, MIC may have

 

 

 

 

become detuned. MIC must be tuned.

 

 

 

3.

Clean radiator surface.

 

 

 

4.

Remove water from the feeder line.

 

 

 

5.

Disable the second-trace rejector

 

 

 

 

referring to paragraph 1.31.

 

 

 

 

 

Range changed but no

1.

Defective RANGE key

1.

Try to hit [+] and [-] RANGE keys

radar picture change

2.

SPU Board

 

several times. If unsuccessful,

 

3.

Video lockup

 

replacement of keypad may be

 

 

 

 

required.

 

 

 

2.

Replace SPU Board.

 

 

 

3.

Turn off and on radar.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Marine Radar First Edition NOV Safety Information Do not diassemble or modify the equipment Radio Frequency Radation Hazard IiiUse the correct fuse Table of Contents Maintenance Foreword Features Word to FR-8051/8111/8251 OwnersVii Configuration of FR-8051/8111/8251 Antenna Unit SpecificationsTransceiver Module Power Supply and Power Consumption Display UnitEnvironmental Conditions OthersEquipment Lists Standard SetXii Name Type Qty RemarksOptional Equipment Spare PartsXiii Name Type Code No RemarksXiv Categorization by SpecificationFunction Type Operation Control DescriptionDisplay Indications 25 NMDisplay indications lower part Selecting Range Turning the Radar On/OffTransmitting, Stand-by Selecting presentation mode Presentation ModePresentation mode Description Representative display Presentation mode DescriptionBasic menu operation Menu OverviewChanging pages on the Initial menu Menu tree MK Erase erase all fixed marksInitial Tune SET AUTO, Manu SPD Mode MAN, LOG, NAV Tuning the Receiver Adjusting SensitivityAdjusting Picture Brilliance Selecting tuning modeAdjusting Brilliance of Control Panel and Markers Adjusting Range Ring BrillianceSuppressing Sea Clutter Automatic anti-clutter controlSuppressing Rain Clutter Heading and North MarkersMeasuring the Range Measuring range by the range ringsMeasuring Bearing Canceling the cursor offset Collision Assessment by Measuring Range Offset EBLIndex Lines Off-centering the PictureInscribing Marks on the Display ZoomFunction key Turning on a function Own Ship SpeedAutomatic speed input Ship’s Graphic Interference RejectorEcho Trails Manual speed inputCanceling echo trail Starting echo trailTrail time Trail referenceTrail brilliance Electronic Plotting E-plotPlotting a target Canceling target plotting Target dataTrue or relative vector Vector timeSetting a Guard Alarm Zone Setting a guard zoneSelecting guard zone type Activating the guard zonesWatch Alarm Silencing the aural alarmCanceling the guard zone and guard alarm How to turn on echo averagingSuppressing Second-Trace Echoes 26 Echo averagePresetting pulselength Echo StretchNoise Rejection Selecting PulselengthOutputting Cursor Position TLL data Waypoint DisplaySelecting pulselength set to use Selecting Unit of Range Measurement, Bearing Reference Alarm Output Signal On/OffSector Blanking Radar Observation Range ResolutionRadar Picture, Target Properties and Radar Pulse Bearing Resolution False EchoesIndirect echoes Multiple echoesMinimum and Maximum Ranges Side-lobe echoesMinimum range Blind and shadow sectorsLocating a Ship or Survival Craft in Distress by Sart Gain Maintenance When Working on the Antenna UnitInterval Check point Check and measures Remarks Part Type Life expectancy RemarksSimple Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Remedy Serviceman qualification Advanced-level TroubleshootingProblem Check point and probable Remedy Cause Problem Check point and probable Remedy Cause Problem Check point and probable Remedy Cause Diagnostic Test Diagnostic test, test patternLocation of Parts Antenna UnitRF Transceiver Unit Modulator TriggerRF transceiver unit FR-8051/8111 Display Unit common to all models Display unit, top viewDisplay unit, right side view Performance Monitor Operating a performance monitorTransmitter Receiver Performance Display Meaning Transmitter normal Receiver normalVideo Plotter RP-15 Auto Plotter ARP-15Fluxgate Heading Sensor C-2000 Page