Furuno FR-1710 manual Introduction, Word to the Owner of This Furuno Radar, Features

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INTRODUCTION

A Word to the Owner of This FURUNO Radar

Thank you for purchasing this FURUNO radar. We are confident you will discover why FURUNO has become synonymous with quality and reliability.

Dedicated in the design and manufacture of marine electronics equipment for half a century, FURUNO Electric Company has gained an unrivaled reputation as a world leader in the in- dustry. This is the result of our technical excellence as well as our worldwide distribution and service network.

Please carefully read and follow the safety information set forth in this manual before attempt- ing to operate the equipment and conduct any maintenance. Your radar set will perform to the utmost of its ability only if it is operated and maintained in accordance with the correct proce- dures.

Features

■FR-1760DS is 60kW, S-band radar, FR-1710 is 10kW, X-band radar and FR-1725 is 25kW, X-band radar.

■Daylight-bright rasterscan 17-inch multi-color, high-resolution display

■New microprocessing technology with high-speed high-density gate array and software expertise

■Easy operation by combination of discrete keys, rotary controls, and menu operation, all logically arranged and configured

■Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) fitted standard, Automatic Tracking Aid (ATA) option

■Reliable CPA and TCPA warning in any plotting mode, accurate target data

■The Clutter Sweep feature suppresses sea and rain clutters within an operator-selected area.

■A Video Plotter (Chart Plotter) and Performance Monitor are also optionally available.

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Contents Marine Radar First Edition NOV Keep heater away from equipment Do not operate the equipment with wet hands Do not disassemble or modify the equipment Do not open the equipment Use the proper fuse Table of Contents Declaration of Conformity FR-1760DS SP-1Introduction FeaturesWord to the Owner of This Furuno Radar FR-1760DS System ConfigurationAntenna Unit Display Unit FR-1710/1725Viii Menu TreePlot Menu Mark Disp OFF Erase VEC REF REL True VEC Time Curs RNG INT REJ OFF Stretch Enhance Contrast Auto Xii Operational Overview Turning on the PowerTransmitter on Control description Control DescriptionCRT Brilliance Tuning the ReceiverControl Panel Backlighting Initializing the Compass Readout Degaussing the ScreenOn-screen legends and markers On-screen Legends and MarkersPresentation Modes Selecting presentation modeCourse-up Mode Screen shows Selecting the Range ScaleAutomatic speed input Entering Own Ship’s SpeedManual speed input 10 Echo stretch Pulselength, Echo StretchS1P Suppressing Sea Clutter Adjusting the SensitivityManual adjustment by the A/C SEA control Automatic adjustment by the A/C Auto controlInterference Rejector Suppressing Precipitation ClutterMeasuring range by the variable range marker VRM Measuring the RangeMeasuring Bearing Measuring range by the fixed range ringsMeasuring Range and Bearing Between Two Targets Collision Assessment by the Offset EBL18 Measuring range and bearing Between two targets Setting a Target Alarm ZoneOff-centering shift Acknowledging alarmDeactivating target alarm zone Inward and outward alarms23 Echo SIG menu Echo AveragingPlotting a target Electronic Plotting Aid EPAReading the target data True or relative vector, vector timeTarget data Terminating target plottingCPA/TCPA Alarm Setting CPA/TCPA alarm rangesSilencing CPA/TCPA audible alarm Lost target alarmPast plot points Target Trails Echo TrailsTrue or relative trails Displaying, erasing target trails Trail gradationSelecting trail time Restoring trailsTrail afterglow Resetting target trailsTrail brilliance Thin trailsOrigin Mark Parallel Index LinesMarkers ZoomFunction Keys Presetting the user keysPresetting the function keys User Keys F1, F2, F342 FUNC1 menu Func key objectivesSuppressing Second-trace Echoes Adjusting Brilliance of Screen DataNoise Rejector Time AlarmEnhanced Video Navigation Data Degaussing IntervalClutter Sweep Video ContrastOutputting Target Position Available color combinations Background ColorSelecting Range Scales Selecting Bearing Scale FormatA/D curve settings 46 A/D Converter Curve SettingEnlarging Close-in Targets Alarms AlarmsPeformance Monitor Alarms con’tMinimum and maximum ranges Radar resolutionRadar Observation GeneralMultiple echoes False EchoesBearing accuracy Range measurementVirtual image Sart Search and Rescue TransponderShadow sectors Radar bandwidth Sart range errorsShowing Sart marks on the radar display General remarks on receiving SartSEA control Racon Radar BeaconRadar side lobes GainOn next MAINTENANCE, TroubleshootingPeriodic Maintenance Schedule Maintenance scheduleLife Expectancy of Major Parts Maintenance schedule con’tLife expectancy of major parts Easy troubleshooting Fuse Replacement Simple TroubleshootingReplacement of Batteries Battery replacement informationServiceman qualification Advanced-level TroubleshootingService call Problem Check point Remedy Probable cause Advanced-level troubleshootingAdvanced-level troubleshooting con’t Sequence for diagnostic test Diagnostic TestTest results screen Display circuit test Left side view Parts LocationDisplay unit, top view Scanner unit, left side view FR-1760DS Scanner UnitScanner unit, right side view, RF section removed FR-1760DS Scanner Unit con’tFR-1760DS Power supply unit FR-1760DS Power Supply UnitRF module Upper part FR-1710/1725 Scanner UnitModule Lower part Specifications of Marine Radar Radar Display Dimension and Mass Coating Color Racon IndexIndex-2