1. OPERATION

Graphic displays

The graphic display presents speed, temperature, wind, compass and current data in analog and digital formats.

SOG: SPEEDOMETER1 or

STW: SPEEDOMETER2

 

20

10

30

0

40

STW 0

9.3 KT 60

Speedometer graphic display

 

 

20

 

10

30

0

 

40

TEMP

0

39.1060F

 

°

Water temperature graphic display

HDG

 

 

 

NE

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

57.0°

 

N

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SE

 

 

 

 

SOG

NW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

10.2KT

 

 

W

 

SW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

CURRENT

SPD

3.6KT

DIR

57.2°

0

30 30

60

60

 

9090

120

120

150

150

 

180

*= True bearing shown as "° "; magnetic bearing as "° M".

Compass graphic display

: Active readout

: Inactive readout

 

WIND

TRUE

APP

 

 

 

SPD

30

 

0

30

 

Apparent

 

 

 

 

 

 

wind

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.2KT

60

 

 

 

60

direction

 

90

 

 

 

90

 

 

DIR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fore/Aft

 

 

120

 

 

 

120

*

°

150

180

150

 

speed

104.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current graphic display

 

 

 

Speed over ground: Course

 

 

 

Speed thru water: Course

SPEED

212.0°

 

(bow bearing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODE

 

 

 

G

G = Speed over ground

0.6 KT

OR

 

 

 

 

W = Speed though water

 

0.6 KT

 

Port/Starboard

 

 

 

Speed

Filled arrow indicates direction.

Wind graphic display

Speed graphic display (SOG or STW)

30

20

10

0

10

20

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

scale

PORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STBD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Port

 

 

 

 

1 2 . 2 ° /min

 

 

 

 

 

ROT

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: right turn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: left turn

 

ROT (Rate Of Turn display)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rudder angle

Starboard

RAI (Rudder Angle Indicator)

Graphic displays

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Furuno RD-30 manual Graphic displays

RD-30 specifications

The Furuno RD-30 is a multifunctional marine display unit designed for navigating and managing various marine data effectively. As a robust and reliable product from a reputable manufacturer known for its innovative nautical technologies, the RD-30 is a favored choice among sailors and boaters around the world.

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Technologically, the RD-30 embodies Furuno's commitment to innovation. It utilizes advanced sensor technology, leveraging data from external instruments to provide real-time updates. The device can also interface with NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 networks, which broadens integration possibilities with other onboard electronics.

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