Difference between FURUNO chart and NAVIONICS chart
Table 2-4 FURUNO chart versus NAVIONICS chart
Item | FURUNO | NAVIONICS |
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Dot scrolling capability | YES | YES |
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YES | NO | |
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Lighthouse data | YES *3 | YES |
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Zoom at cursor position | YES | *1 |
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Range at Equator | 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, | 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, |
| 12...8192 nm | 4, 8...1024 nm |
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Chart offset data entry | YES | NO |
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Centering | YES | *2 |
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*1 NAVIONICS chart may not center cursor perfectly.
*2 NAVIONICS chart may not center own ship's position perfectly.
A NAVIONICS chart may disappear for some time when the dis- play is scrolled.
*3 Using newly designed chart cards containing lighthouse data. Chart cards for North America area are completed, and others are under production in.
Lighthouse and buoy data display
You can find data of lighthouses and buoys by placing the cursor on them.
Lighthouse and buoy data are abbreviated on the display as shown in Figure
Lighthouse or buoy data
FL 12S 27M
Place the cursor on
a lighthouse or buoy mark.
Example of data displayed
FL(2) G 12S 15M
Visibility in nautical miles(ex.: 15 miles)
Period(ex.: 12 seconds)
Light color
Number of flashes perperiod (ex.:2)
FL | : Flashing |
F | : Fixed light |
F FL | : Fixed and Flashing light |
MO | : Morse code light |
Oc | : Occulting light |
Figure 2-5 Interpretation of buoy/lighthouse data
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