
Configuring the FAR2XX7 Series Radar for use with MaxSea Time Zero
Introduction
In order to operate with MaxSea Time Zero AND NavNet3D, the FAR2XX7’s processor software must be version 02.5x.
If you plan to connect one or multiple FAR2XX7(s) directly to MaxSea Time Zero without NavNet3D, you can use version 02.5x or version 03.xx
To check the software version of the FAR2XX7, perform the following steps: Press or left click MENU, then
Version number
is shown here
If a radar software change is required, check the appropriate product pages’ documents section at www.furuno.com for the correct procedures.
Check and Assign Radar Hostname(s):
When multiple radars are networked or
To assign the radar a number, hold “HL OFF” and press the “MENU” key 5 times. The “Initialize” menu will appear. Select “Installation” (4), then Radar NO (4). You may also want to
Note: Whenever a network change is made, it is recommended that all radars are powered down and restarted.
To confirm the network settings and communications between multiple radars, power up all of the radars in the network, then right click on the Radar Antenna box (top left corner). The antenna information for all of the available radars in a network will appear on the right in the menu panel. Be sure that all the radars on the network are all listed in this panel. If not, check the cables and the network settings.