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