Furuno FR-7062, FR-7252, FR-7112 manual Foreword, Features

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FOREWORD

Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FR-7062/7112/7252 Marine Radar. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.

For over 40 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innova- tive and dependable marine electronics equip- ment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

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

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

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.

Note: In this manual, "N-type" means Nether- lands specification radar.

Features

Your radar has a large variety of functions, all contained in a remarkably small cabinet.

The main features of the model FR-7062 are

ÁTraditional FURUNO reliability and qual- ity in a compact, lightweight and low-cost radar.

ÁDurable brushless antenna motor.

ÁOn-screen alphanumeric readout of all op- erational information.

ÁStandard features include EBL (Electronic Bearing Line), VRM (Variable Range Marker), Guard Alarm, Display Off Center, and Echo Trail.

ÁWatchman feature periodically transmits the radar to check for radar targets which may have entered the alarm zone.

ÁShip’s position in latitude and longitude and Loran C TDs, range and bearing to a waypoint, speed, heading, and course can be shown in the bottom text area. (Requires a navigation aid which can output such data in IEC 1162 format.)

ÁZoom feature provided.

ÁAuto Plotter ARP-10 (option) acquires and tracks up to 10 targets, and is installed in the display unit.

ÁCursor position data (TLL) can be output to a plotter (option).

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Contents Marine Radar 00080819803 Safety Instructions Use the proper fuse Compliance with R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Sart Search and Rescue Transponder IiiSummary to detect Sart response Features ForewordTable of Contents Menu Tree ViiiSystem Configuration This page is intentionally left blank What is Radar? How Radar Determines RangeHow Radar Determines Bearing Radar DisplayHow radar works Basic Operation Control DescriptionDisplay Indications and Markers Transmitting Turning the Radar On/OffStand-by Selecting the Range Adjusting Picture BrillianceAdjusting Receiver Sensitivity Adjusting the A/C Rain Control Reducing rain clutter Adjusting the A/C SEA controlAdjusting A/C Rain Tip for adjusting the A/C SEASelecting the Presentation Mode Erasing the Heading Marker, North MarkerMeasuring the Range Measuring the BearingUsing the Offset EBL Tips for measuring bearingPredicting collision course Measuring range and bearing between two targetsCancelling zoom Cancelling shifted pictureZoom Shifting off centering the PictureThis page is intentionally left blank Adjusting the index lines interval Basic Menu OperationIndex Lines Turning the index lines on/offSelecting Pulsewidth Suppressing Radar InterferenceDisplaying Navigation Data To turn navigation data on or offGuard Alarm Echo TrailSetting a guard zone Silencing the audible alarmCancelling the guard zone and alarm PreparationCancelling watchman WatchmanHow watchman works Turning on watchmanOther Menu Description DescriptionTuning the Receiver Adjusting Brilliance of MarkersFunction Keys Suppressing Second-Trace EchoesMultiple Echoes Side-lobe EchoesIndirect Echoes Blind and Shadow SectorsMaintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Page This page is intentionally left blank ARP-10 Option Principal specifications GeneralKeys Used for Auto Plotter ARP-10 Menu operationActivating the Auto Plotter ARP menuSetting auto acquisition area Manual AcquisitionAutomatic Acquisition Deactivating the auto plotterTerminating Tracking of Targets Displaying Target DataIndividual targets All targetsMode and Length of Vectors True or relative vectorVector length Past position displaySpecifications of Marine Radar FR-7062/7112/7252Display Unit Environmental Condition Dimensions and Mass Index Page