Furuno MCU-004 Manual

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Sales Bulletin
Attention: All FURUNO Distributors/Subsidiaries
SB No: FSB16-0014
Number of Pages: 10
Date: May 19, 2016
MCU-004
New Remote Control Unit
1. Specifications
1-1 Standard Comprising
1-2 Technical Specifications
2. Operation –User Interface
2-1 Getting Started –NavNet TZtouch/2
2-2 Keys and Functions –Basic Operations
2-3 Cross Cursor
2-4 General Limitations and Notes
3. Installing MCU-004
3-1 Dimensions
3-2 Flush Mounting
3-3 Interconnection
4. MCU-004 with TZT9/14/BB Versions
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INDEX

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The MCU-004 is a new remote control unit for use with
NavNet TZtouch (Model: TZT9/14/BB)and TZtouch2
(Model: TZTL12F/15F). Featuring a large rotary knob
with joystick, the MCU-004 offers the expandability of
hardware key operation to the multi touch operation of the
TZT9/14/BB and TZTL12F/15F, making it the best
supplemental tool to multi touch operation. This document
describes the basic information on specifications,
operations, and installation of the MCU-004.
Model: MCU-004
Screen Image from TZTL12F
1. Specifications
1-1 Standard Comprising
The MCU-004 (00002943000) comes with the components
shown at right.
Name
Type
Qty
Remote control unit
MCU-004
1
Self-tapping screw
4x16 SUS 304
4
Screw cap
19-032-3508-3
4
Hard cover
19-032-3509-3
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User’s Guide (English)
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1-2 Technical Specifications
Interface
USB2.0
Cable Length
3 m
Power
Consumption: 270 mA (max), power supply via USB port
Water Proof
Front : IP56
Rear : IP22
Operating Temperature
-15 to +55
Relative Humidity
93% or less at 40 (without internal fogging)
Mounting
Flush mount from the front side (See Section 4-2)

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2. Operation –User Interface
2-1 Getting Started –NavNet TZtouch/2
To make use of the MCU-004, use the following TZT9/14/BB and TZTL12F/15F software versions.
Model
Version
Remarks
TZT9/14/BB
v4.11
v4.21
The TZT9/14/BB v4.11 is the currently available latest software, and v4.21 is upcoming
software in June 2016 for compatibility with new Radar Sensors DRS4D-NXT and DRS6A
X-Class. The MCU-004 can operate the TZT9/14/BB, but some keys will not work yet.
See Section 4 for details.
v5.xx
We are planning to add functionality of unavailable keys with v4.11/4.21.
TZTL12F/15F
v3.01
This version also becomes compatible with new Radar Sensors DRS4D-NXT and DRS6A
X-Class.
2-2 Keys and Functions –Basic Operations
The MCU-004 consists of 10 hardware keys to control the TZT9/14/BB and TZTL12F/15F as described below.
MCU-004
No
Keys
Descriptions
1
STBY / AUTO
Sets the NAVpilot-700 to STBY or AUTO modes
2
HOME & BRILL
Short press to access the Home page
Long press to open the Brilliance control box
3
Switch Disp.
Switches an active display
4
FUNC
Acts as Function Gesture
5
CURS / SCRL
Switches the joystick functions between Cursor and Scroll
6
CENTER
Sets the ship in the center of the screen
7
Rotary Knob
Acts as rotating RotoKey™
8
Joystick
Moves a cursor in 8 directions
9
Edge
TZT9/14/BB: Same as pushing RotoKey™ key
TZTL12F/15F: Activates edge-swipe functions
10
CANCEL & MOB
Short presss to cancel
Long press to enter an MOB point

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Differences from MCU-002
The MCU-004 keys work almost the same as the MCU-002 except for the following unique keys and features.
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Uniqueness with MCU-004 –Overview
MCU-004 vs. MCU-002
1
A buzzer is built in.
2
The [Switch Disp.] key switches an active display when there are
multiple MFDs in the network.
3
A big rotary knob offers a friendly operation like you rotate the
RotoKey™ of TZT9/14/BB.
4
The [Edge] key works differently between TZT9/14/BB and
TZTL12F/15F.
TZT9/14/BB
It works the same as the [ENT] key of MCU-002
such as showing RotoKey™ menus and selecting the RotoKey™ or contextual menus.
TZTL12F/15F
It activates the edge-swipe functions. Instead of swiping the screen from the top, bottom, right, or left edge,
press the [Edge] key and move the joystick in the same direction as you edge-swipe with your finger.
[Edge] + Joystick [Up] : Layer
[Edge] + Joystick [Down] : Quick Access page
[Edge] + Joystick [Right] : Data Box
[Edge] + Joystick [Left] : Universal setting options
(1) Buzzer
A buzzer is built in. When an alarm is generated on the display, the sound will come out from the MCU-004.
(2) Switch Disp.
The [Switch Disp.] key switches an active display when there are multiple MFDs in the network.
In the example at right, there are two (2) displays.
The MCU-004 is connected to the Display No. 1. By
default, the MCU-004 controls the Display No. 1.
Pressing the [Switch Disp.] key, the MCU-004 can
control the Display No. 2.

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(3) Large Rotary Knob & Joystick
The large rotary knob offers a friendly operation for zoom in/out like you rotate the RotoKey™ of
TZT9/14/BB. The big joystick makes it easier to move a cursor. With the TZTL12F/15F v3.01,
pushing the joystick selects the highlighted items in contextual menus, settings, Layer, etc.
(4) Edge Key
The [Edge] key works differently between TZT9/14/BB and TZTL12F/15F.
TZT9/14/BB
It works the same as the [ENT] key of MCU-002 such as showing RotoKey™ menus and selecting the
RotoKey™ or contextual menus.
TZTL12F/15F
(1) It activates the edge-swipe functions. Instead of swiping the screen from the top, bottom,
right, or left edge, press the [Edge] key and move the joystick in the same direction as you
edge-swipe with your finger.
(Sample Screen: Layer)
[Edge] + Joystick [Up] : Layer
[Edge] + Joystick [Down] : Quick Access page
[Edge] + Joystick [Right] : Data Box
[Edge] + Joystick [Left] : Universal setting options
(2) The [Edge] key also works to select the highlighted items in contextual menus, etc. like pushing the joystick.
Tip –TZTL12F/15F v3.01 with MCU-002 for Edge Swipe
With the MCU-002connected to the TZTL12F/15F v3.01, the MCU-002 [ENT] key works
the same as the MCU-004 [Edge] key. As introduced in Sales Bulletin FSB16-0011 Section
7-3, edge swipe functions are accessible by pressing the MCU-002 [ENT] key and moving
the joystick.

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2-3 Cross Cursor
While the cursor is operated with the joystick, a cross cursor is shown on the screen.
Cursor Speed Adjustment
Cross Cursor on Screen
The cursor speed is adjustable in menu.
[Menu] (TZT9/14/BB) / [Settings] (TZTL12F/15F) –
[General] –[Cross Cursor Speed]
2-4 General Limitations and Notes
(1) Limitation in Drag by Joystick
The joystick has NO “drag” function. The guard zone setting
of Radar, which requires to be adjusted by drag, will not be
available with the MCU-004 joystick. This operation should be
made by touch operations or with a generic mouse/trackball
unit.
(2) Limitation in 3D Mode –Pan/Tilt
You can turn the screen mode into the 3D mode by selecting
[3D Mode] from the contextual menu. However, you cannot
pan/tilt the chart with the MCU-004 because sliding the
screen with two fingers is the only way to pan/tilt it. The chart
in 3D is always in the default angle as shown at right. Or if you
have paned/tilted the chart with two fingers before, the
screen will be in the previously set angle.

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(3) Note on Menu –Second Layer (TZT9/14/BB Only)
The first layer of the Menu can also be scrolled with the [-/▲] and [+/▼] keys,
but the second layer cannot. We recommend that the arrow icons on the top and
bottom of the layer be pressed with the joystick to scroll the second layer.
(4) Note on Virtual Keyboard
To enter characters and numbers with a virtual keyboard, use the joystick: Place
a cursor on a required key and push the joystick.
(5) Note on Active Window
In the split screen mode, even if you place a cursor on a different screen, the
window will not be active. Make sure to press any key, such as joystick, on the
screen similar to how you tap the screen to activate it.
(6) Note on Power On
It is not possible to turn on the display with the MCU-004. Make sure to press
the power key of the TZT9/14/BB and TZTL12F/15F. However, the power can be
turned off with the operation of [HOME & BRILL] key: Press [HOME & BRILL]
key and select [Power Off This Device] or [Power Off Network] with the
joystick or rotary knob.
2nd Layer
1st Layer
[UP] arrow
[DOWN] arrow

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3. Installing MCU-004
3-1 Dimensions
3-2 Flush Mounting
The MCU-004 can be flush mounted on a console from the front side as
shown in the illustration at right.
(Extracted from User’s Guide)
3-3 Interconnection
The MCU-004 can be used with the TZT9/14/BB and TZTL12F/15F by USB connection. Connect the MCU-004 to the USB
port of the TZT9/14/BB and TZTL12F/15F as shown in the following examples.

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TZTL12F/15F with MCU-004
TZTBB with MCU-004
TZT9/14 with MCU-004
Note:
The maximum consumption current of this unit is 270 mA. To use a USB hub to connect multiple sets of MCU-004, select
a USB hub considering its supply current.
Example 1
A USB hub without external
power supply may be used to
connect multiple sets of MCU-004
when it has enough supply
current for the conencted units.
Example 2
A USB hub with external power
supply may be used to supply
enough power to multiple sets of
MCU-004.

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4. MCU-004 with TZT9/14/BB Versions
Version 4.11/4.21
The TZT9/14/BB v4.11 is the currently available latest software, and v4.21 is upcoming software in June 2016 for
compatibility with new Radar Sensors DRS4D-NXT and DRS6A X-Class. The MCU-004 can operate the TZT9/14/BB
v4.11/4.21, but the following key components have a limitation.
No
Items
1
The buzzer sound from the TZT9/14/BB will NOT be generated from the MCU-004
built-in buzzer. (Only the buzzer sound from the TZT9/14/BB is available.)
2
Multi display control with the [Switch Disp.] is NOT available. The display with
the MCU-004 connected can be controlled.
Version 5.xx
The TZT9/14/BB v5.xx will have the buzzer and [Switch Disp.] key functions.
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