Furuno FAR-1513 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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MARINE RADAR
FAR-1513
FAR-1523
FAR-1513-BB
FAR-1523-BB
FAR-1518
FAR-1528
FAR-1518-BB
FAR-1528-BB
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
General
• This manual has been authored with simplified grammar, to meet the needs of international us-
ers.
• The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong op-
eration or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury.
• Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO.
• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.
• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice.
• The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual can be different from the screens
you see on your display. The screens you see depend on your system configuration and equip-
ment settings.
• Save this manual for future reference.
• Any modification of the equipment (including software) by persons not authorized by FURUNO
will cancel the warranty.
• All brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their
respective holders.
• Compliant with IMO MSC.302(87) “Bridge Alert Management”.
How to discard this product
Discard this product according to local regulations for the disposal of industrial waste. For disposal
in the USA, see the homepage of the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/) for the
correct method of disposal.
How to discard a used battery
Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter
on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of
battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.
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The crossed-out trash can symbol indicates that all types of batteries
must not be discarded in standard trash, or at a trash site. Take the
used batteries to a battery collection site according to your national
legislation and the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EU.
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and lead-acid rechargeable batteries must be recycled. Take the used
batteries to a battery collection site according to local laws.
In the other countries
There are no international standards for the battery recycle symbol. The number of symbols can
increase when the other countries make their own recycle symbols in the future.
Cd
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
W
ARNIN
ARNING
*1XN12AF: 120cm, XN20AF: 198cm, XN24AF: 243cm
Radar model Transceiver Magnetron
RTR-087A
M1458F
RTR-086A
RTR-100
RTR-101
MAF1565N
MAF1615B
MG5436
FAR-1513(-BB) XN12A
XN13A
XN13A
XN12A
XN12AF
XN20AF
XN20AF
XN24AF
N/A
N/A
0.4 m
0.6 m
0.3 m 0.7 m
0.5 m
1.2 m
0.8 m
-
-
-
-
0.2 m
0.6 m
0.3 m
2.1 m
1.9 m
3.1 m
4.6 m
4.1 m
3.1 m
6.1 m
4.0 m
FAR-1523(-BB)
FAR-1518(-BB)
FAR-1528(-BB)
The operator must read the applicable safety instructions before attempting to operate the equipment.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Warning, Caution Prohibitive Action Mandatory Action
Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard
The radar antenna emits electromagnetic radio frequency (RF) energy which can be harmful,
particularly to your eyes. Never look directly into the antenna aperture from a close distance
while the radar is in operation or expose yourself to the transmitting antenna at a close
distance. Distances at which RF radiation level of 100, 50 and 10 W/m2are given in the
table below.
Note: If the antenna unit is installed at a close distance in front of the wheel house, your
administration may require halt of transmission within a certain sector of antenna revolution.
This is possible. Ask your FURUNO representative or dealer to provide this feature.
Antenna *1100W/m250W/m210W/m2

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WARNINGWARNING WARNINGWARNING
Before servicing the radar, turn
off the appropriate external
breaker.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
Do not open the equipment.
Turn off the radar power switch
before servicing the antenna
unit. Post a warning sign near
the switch indicating it should
not be turned on while the
antenna unit is being serviced.
Only qualified personnel should
work inside the equipment.
Use the proper fuse.
Use of a wrong fuse can result
in damage to the equipment or
cause fire.
Prevent the potential risk of being
struck by the rotating antenna
and exposure to RF radiation
hazard.
Do not place liquid-filled con-
tainers near the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result
if a liquid spills into the equipment.
Do not place operate the equip-
ment with wet hands.
Electrical shock can result.
Keep heater away from equipment.
Heat can alter equipment shape
and melt the power cord, which
can cause fire or electical shock.
Do not disassemble or modify
the equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious
injury can result.
Immediately turn off the power
at the ship’s mains switchboard
if water leaks into the equip-
ment or the equipment is emit-
ting smoke or fire.
Continued use can cause fatal
damage to the equipment.
Power is not removed from the
radar simply by turning off its
power switch.

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DISPLAY UNIT &
PROCESSOR UNIT
Name: Warning Label (1)
Type: 86-003-1011-3
Code No.: 100-236-233-10
ANTENNA UNIT
Name: Warning Label
Type:
14-055-4202-1
Code No.: 100-245-221-10
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not
remove cover. No user-serviceable
parts inside.
DANGER
Electrical shock hazard.
Do not toutch parts in-
side this cover.
WARNING LABEL
Warning labels are attached to the
equipment. Do not remove any label. If a
label is missing or damaged, contact a
FURUNO agent or dealer about
replacement.
WARNINWARNINGCAUTIONCAUTION
No one navigational aid should be relied
upon for the safety of vessel and crew.
The navigator has the responsibility to
check all aids available to confirm
position. Electronic aids are not a
substitute for basic navigational
principles and common sense.
This TT automatically tracks automatically or
manually acquired radar targets and
calculates their courses and speeds,
indicating them by vectors. Since the data
generated by the auto plotter are based on
what radar targets are selected, the radar
must always be optimally tuned for use with
the auto plotter, to ensure required targets
will not be lost or unwanted targets such as
sea returns and noise will not be acquired
and tracked.
A target does not always mean a land-mass,
reef, ships or other surface vessels but can
imply returns from sea surface and clutter.
As the level of clutter changes with
environment, the operator should properly
adjust the A/C SEA, A/C RAIN and GAIN
controls to be sure target echoes are not
eliminated from the radar screen.
The plotting accuracy and response of
this TT meets IMO standards. Tracking
accuracy is affected by the following:
The data generated by TT, AIS and
video plotter are intended for
reference only.
Tracking accuracy is affected by course
change. One to two minutes is required to
restore vectors to full accuracy after an
abrupt course change. (The actual amount
depends on gyrocompass specifications.)
The amount of tracking delay is inversely
proportional to the relative speed of the
target. Delay is on the order of 15 - 30
seconds for high relative speed; 30 - 60
seconds for low relative speed.
The target tracking and pertinent vector
calculation accuracy is influenced by the
following:
- Echo intensity
- The range measurement accuracy;
characterized by both random and biased
measurement errors.
- The angular measurement accuracy;
characterized by beam shape, target glint
and bias errors.
- Radar transmission pulsewidth
- Gyrocompass heading error
- Speed log error
- Curent and wind (set & drift)
- Course change (own ship and target)
Refer to official nautical charts for detailed and
up-to-date information.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD.................................................................................................................... x
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................... xii
1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW.................................................................................1-1
1.1 Controls ......................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 How to Turn the Radar On/Off....................................................................................1-3
1.3 How to Adjust the Brilliance........................................................................................1-3
1.4 Display Indications......................................................................................................1-4
1.5 Menu Operations........................................................................................................1-6
1.5.1 How to access the main menu .......................................................................1-6
1.5.2 How to operate the menus .............................................................................1-6
1.6 How to Use the On-screen Box Menus ......................................................................1-7
1.7 How to Use the CURSOR Menu ................................................................................1-8
1.8 Cursor Data ................................................................................................................1-9
1.9 How to Set Up Function Keys...................................................................................1-10
1.10 How to Customize Operation....................................................................................1-11
1.11 How to Select the Interface for Heading Input..........................................................1-11
1.12 How to Set Own Ship’s Speed .................................................................................1-12
1.12.1 Automatic speed input (log or GPS navigator) .............................................1-12
1.12.2 Manual speed input ......................................................................................1-13
1.13 How to Set the Own Ship Position............................................................................1-13
1.14 User Settings............................................................................................................1-14
1.14.1 How to reset the user settings......................................................................1-15
1.14.2 How to store/load user settings ....................................................................1-15
1.15 How to Start/Stop Transmission...............................................................................1-16
1.16 How to Tune the Receiver........................................................................................1-17
1.16.1 How to select the tuning method ..................................................................1-17
1.16.2 How to initialize tuning..................................................................................1-17
1.16.3 How to tune the receiver manually ...............................................................1-17
1.17 How to Select a Pulselength.....................................................................................1-18
1.17.1 How to change the pulselength ....................................................................1-18
1.18 How to Adjust Sensitivity ..........................................................................................1-19
1.19 How to Reduce Sea Clutter......................................................................................1-19
1.19.1 How to select the method of clutter adjustment ...........................................1-19
1.19.2 How to fine-tune sea clutter reduction ..........................................................1-20
1.19.3 How to manually reduce sea clutter .............................................................1-20
1.20 How to Reduce Rain Clutter.....................................................................................1-21
1.20.1 How to select the method of rain clutter reduction .......................................1-21
1.20.2 How to manually reduce rain clutter .............................................................1-21
1.21 Interference Rejector................................................................................................1-23
1.22 Echo Stretch.............................................................................................................1-23
1.23 Echo Averaging ........................................................................................................1-24
1.24 Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) Function..........................................................1-25
1.24.1 How to turn the Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) function on/off ...........1-25
1.24.2 How to adjust the gain in Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) mode ..........1-25
1.24.3 How to get high sensitivity............................................................................1-25
1.24.4 How to suppress false echoes .....................................................................1-26
1.25 Noise Rejector..........................................................................................................1-26
1.26 Wiper ........................................................................................................................1-26
1.27 How to Preset Controls for a Specific Navigation Purpose ......................................1-27
1.27.1 How to select a customized echo.................................................................1-28
1.27.2 How to edit a customized echo ....................................................................1-29

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1.27.3 How to restore a user customized echo to the saved settings..................... 1-29
1.27.4 How to restore a user customized echo to the factory default settings........ 1-30
1.28 How to Reject Second-trace Echoes ....................................................................... 1-30
1.29 Presentation Modes ................................................................................................. 1-31
1.29.1 How to select an presentation mode............................................................ 1-31
1.29.2 Description of presentation modes............................................................... 1-31
1.30 How to Select a Range Scale .................................................................................. 1-33
1.31 How to Measure Range ........................................................................................... 1-34
1.31.1 How to show/hide the range rings................................................................ 1-34
1.31.2 How to measure range with the variable range marker (VRM) .................... 1-34
1.31.3 How to set the VRM unit of measurement (non-IMO type only)................... 1-35
1.31.4 How to show TTG to VRM ...........................................................................1-36
1.32 How to Measure Bearing.......................................................................................... 1-36
1.32.1 Methods to measure bearing ....................................................................... 1-37
1.32.2 True or relative bearing................................................................................ 1-38
1.33 Collision Assessment by Offset EBL........................................................................ 1-38
1.33.1 How to assess risk of collision using the offset EBL .................................... 1-39
1.33.2 How to set the origin point reference for EBL OFFSET ...............................1-40
1.34 How to Measure Range and Bearing Between Two Targets ................................... 1-40
1.35 How to Off-Center the Display ................................................................................. 1-43
1.36 Target Trails ............................................................................................................. 1-44
1.36.1 True or relative trails .................................................................................... 1-44
1.36.2 Trail time ...................................................................................................... 1-45
1.36.3 Trail gradation .............................................................................................. 1-45
1.36.4 Trail level...................................................................................................... 1-46
1.36.5 Narrow trails (Non-IMO only) ....................................................................... 1-46
1.36.6 How to hide the trails temporarily................................................................. 1-46
1.36.7 Trail stabilization in true motion.................................................................... 1-46
1.36.8 How to erase/restart trails ............................................................................1-46
1.36.9 How to prevent sea clutter in true trails........................................................ 1-47
1.37 Target Analyzer (Non-IMO only) .............................................................................. 1-47
1.37.1 How to activate/deactivate the target analyzer ............................................ 1-48
1.38 Target Alarm ............................................................................................................ 1-49
1.38.1 How to set a target alarm............................................................................. 1-49
1.38.2 How to mute the target alarm....................................................................... 1-50
1.38.3 How to deactivate a target alarm ................................................................. 1-50
1.38.4 How to change target alarm attributes ......................................................... 1-50
1.39 PI (Parallel Index) Lines ........................................................................................... 1-51
1.39.1 How to set the maximum number of lines to display.................................... 1-51
1.39.2 How to change PI line bearing and interval.................................................. 1-51
1.39.3 How to change the PI line bearing reference............................................... 1-52
1.39.4 How to change the PI line orientation .......................................................... 1-52
1.39.5 How to reset the PI lines to default (ship’s heading) .................................... 1-52
1.39.6 How to change PI line length ....................................................................... 1-53
1.40 Zoom ........................................................................................................................1-54
1.41 How to Use Marks.................................................................................................... 1-55
1.41.1 How to select a mark type............................................................................ 1-55
1.41.2 How to select the mark inscription position.................................................. 1-56
1.41.3 How to select the mark color (non-IMO type only)....................................... 1-56
1.41.4 How to inscribe marks.................................................................................. 1-57
1.41.5 How to set origin mark stabilization.............................................................. 1-57
1.41.6 How to delete marks .................................................................................... 1-57
1.41.7 How to hide the heading line marker............................................................ 1-58
1.41.8 How to hide/show the stern mark................................................................. 1-58
1.41.9 How to set up the own ship symbol.............................................................. 1-58
1.41.10How to use the INS marker .......................................................................... 1-59

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1.41.11How to show/hide radar map marks.............................................................1-59
1.41.12How to set the barge marker ........................................................................1-59
1.42 Drop Mark.................................................................................................................1-60
1.42.1 How to inscribe a drop mark.........................................................................1-60
1.42.2 How to erase drop marks .............................................................................1-60
1.43 How to Adjust Brilliance of On-screen Data .............................................................1-61
1.43.1 How to change color palettes .......................................................................1-61
1.43.2 How to change the echo color......................................................................1-62
1.44 How to Display and Set Up Navigational Data .........................................................1-63
1.44.1 How to set up the navigational data .............................................................1-63
1.44.2 How to display navigational data..................................................................1-63
1.45 How to Use the Information Box...............................................................................1-64
1.46 Interswitch ................................................................................................................1-65
1.46.1 How to display antenna information .............................................................1-65
1.46.2 How to preset antenna and display combinations........................................1-65
1.47 Performance Monitor................................................................................................1-67
1.47.1 How to activate/deactivate the performance monitor ...................................1-67
1.47.2 How to check the radar’s performance.........................................................1-68
1.48 How to Change the Reference Position ...................................................................1-69
1.49 Anchor Watch...........................................................................................................1-70
1.50 How to Interpret the ALERT Box ..............................................................................1-71
1.50.1 Alert descriptions..........................................................................................1-71
1.50.2 Alert list.........................................................................................................1-72
1.50.3 Alert icons and their meanings .....................................................................1-73
1.50.4 How to assign alarm priority to an alert ........................................................1-73
1.51 How to Select a Display Mode (For Non-IMO types Only) .......................................1-74
1.52 How to Manage SD-Card Data.................................................................................1-75
1.52.1 How to access the SD-Card menu ...............................................................1-75
1.52.2 How to save data..........................................................................................1-75
1.52.3 How to read (load) data................................................................................1-75
1.52.4 How to delete data .......................................................................................1-75
2. RADAR OBSERVATION .......................................................................................2-1
2.1 General.......................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Minimum and maximum ranges .....................................................................2-1
2.2 False Echoes..............................................................................................................2-3
2.3 SART (Search and Rescue Transponder)..................................................................2-6
2.3.1 SART description ...........................................................................................2-6
2.3.2 How to show SART marks on the radar display.............................................2-6
2.3.3 General remarks on receiving SARTs............................................................2-7
2.4 RACON.......................................................................................................................2-8
2.5 Radar Target Enhancer (RTE) ...................................................................................2-8
3. TARGET TRACKING (TT).....................................................................................3-1
3.1 Precautions for Target Tracking Usage......................................................................3-1
3.2 TT Controls.................................................................................................................3-2
3.3 TT Box Overview ........................................................................................................3-2
3.4 How to Select the TT mode........................................................................................3-2
3.5 How to Acquire and Track Targets.............................................................................3-3
3.5.1 How to manually acquire targets ....................................................................3-3
3.5.2 How to automatically acquire targets .............................................................3-3
3.6 How to Enter Own Ship Speed...................................................................................3-4
3.6.1 Echo-referenced speed input .........................................................................3-4
3.7 How to Cancel Target Tracking..................................................................................3-5
3.7.1 How to cancel tracking for individual TT targets.............................................3-5
3.7.2 How to cancel tracking for all TT targets ........................................................3-5

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3.8 Lost Target ................................................................................................................. 3-6
3.8.1 How to set the lost target filter........................................................................ 3-6
3.8.2 How to enable/disable the lost target alert ..................................................... 3-6
3.9 TT Symbols and Attributes......................................................................................... 3-7
3.9.1 TT symbols..................................................................................................... 3-7
3.9.2 How to adjust symbol brilliance...................................................................... 3-7
3.9.3 How to set the symbol color........................................................................... 3-8
3.10 How to Display/Remove Target Data......................................................................... 3-8
3.10.1 How to display target data.............................................................................. 3-8
3.10.2 How to remove target data............................................................................. 3-9
3.10.3 How to display, hide and sort the target list ................................................... 3-9
3.11 Vector Modes ........................................................................................................... 3-10
3.11.1 Description of vectors................................................................................... 3-10
3.11.2 How to change the vector length (time) ....................................................... 3-12
3.12 Past Position Display ............................................................................................... 3-12
3.12.1 How to display past position points and select the past position
plotting interval ............................................................................................. 3-12
3.12.2 How to select the number of past position points to be displayed ............... 3-12
3.13 Set and Drift ............................................................................................................. 3-13
3.14 Collision Alarm (CPA, TCPA)................................................................................... 3-14
3.14.1 How to set the CPA and TCPA ranges ........................................................ 3-14
3.14.2 How to acknowledge the TT collision alarm................................................. 3-14
3.15 Acquisition Zone....................................................................................................... 3-15
3.15.1 How to activate the first acquisition zone (AZ1)...........................................3-15
3.15.2 How to set a polygon acquisition zone (AZ2)............................................... 3-16
3.15.3 How to sleep/deactivate an acquisition zone ............................................... 3-16
3.15.4 How to acknowledge the acquisition zone alert ........................................... 3-16
3.15.5 How to change the acquisition zone reference ............................................ 3-17
3.15.6 How to set acquisition zone shape and stabilization.................................... 3-17
3.16 TT System Messages .............................................................................................. 3-18
3.17 TT Simulation Mode ................................................................................................. 3-19
3.18 Criteria for Tracking Target Selection ...................................................................... 3-20
3.19 Factors Affecting TT Functions ................................................................................ 3-21
4. AIS OPERATION ...................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Controls for AIS.......................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2 AIS Symbols and Their Meanings.............................................................................. 4-3
4.3 How to Use the AIS Display Filter ..............................................................................4-5
4.4 How to Activate AIS Targets ...................................................................................... 4-5
4.4.1 How to activate specific targets manually ...................................................... 4-5
4.4.2 How to enable/disable the AIS auto activate function .................................... 4-6
4.4.3 How to limit the functions of the AIS auto activate function ........................... 4-6
4.5 How to Sleep AIS Targets.......................................................................................... 4-7
4.5.1 How to sleep individual AIS targets................................................................ 4-7
4.5.2 How to sleep all AIS targets........................................................................... 4-7
4.6 How to Set Up For a Voyage ..................................................................................... 4-7
4.7 Target Data ................................................................................................................ 4-9
4.7.1 How to display target data in the data display area ....................................... 4-9
4.7.2 How to remove target data from the display area .......................................... 4-9
4.8 How to Change AIS Symbol Attributes .................................................................... 4-10
4.8.1 How to adjust the AIS symbol brilliance....................................................... 4-10
4.8.2 How to change the AIS symbol color ........................................................... 4-10
4.8.3 How to change the ATON symbol color....................................................... 4-10
4.9 Past Position Display ............................................................................................... 4-11
4.9.1 How to adjust the past position plotting interval ...........................................4-11
4.9.2 How to select the number of past position points to be displayed ............... 4-11

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4.9.3 Past position display orientation ...................................................................4-11
4.9.4 Stabilization in true motion ...........................................................................4-11
4.10 Lost Target ...............................................................................................................4-12
4.10.1 How to set the lost target filter......................................................................4-12
4.10.2 How to enable/disable the lost target alert ...................................................4-12
4.11 ROT Setting..............................................................................................................4-13
4.12 AIS Collision Alarm (CPA, TCPA) ............................................................................4-13
4.12.1 How to set the CPA and TCPA ranges ........................................................4-13
4.13 How to Associate TT and AIS Targets .....................................................................4-14
4.14 How to View Own Ship Data ....................................................................................4-15
4.15 How to Use AIS Messages.......................................................................................4-16
4.15.1 How to create and save messages ..............................................................4-16
4.15.2 How to transmit messages ...........................................................................4-17
4.15.3 How to view messages.................................................................................4-17
4.15.4 How to automatically display received messages ........................................4-18
4.15.5 How to display AIS alert messages..............................................................4-18
4.16 AIS System Messages .............................................................................................4-18
5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION ............................................................................5-1
5.1 Orientation Modes ......................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Radar Map..................................................................................................................5-2
5.2.1 How to show/hide the radar map....................................................................5-2
5.2.2 Radar map marks...........................................................................................5-2
5.3 How to Align the Radar Map.......................................................................................5-3
5.3.1 How to disable the map alignment .................................................................5-3
5.4 Own Ship’s Track .......................................................................................................5-4
5.4.1 How to set the plotting interval .......................................................................5-4
5.4.2 How to set the own ship track color................................................................5-4
5.4.3 How to delete the own ship track ...................................................................5-5
5.5 How to Use Waypoints ...............................................................................................5-6
5.5.1 How to enter waypoints ..................................................................................5-6
5.5.2 How to erase waypoints .................................................................................5-7
5.5.3 How to display the waypoint list .....................................................................5-7
5.5.4 How to show/hide the waypoint name/number...............................................5-7
6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................6-1
6.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule.................................................................................6-2
6.2 How to Replace the Fuse ...........................................................................................6-3
6.3 Life Expectancy of Major Parts...................................................................................6-3
6.4 Trackball Maintenance ...............................................................................................6-4
6.5 Easy Troubleshooting.................................................................................................6-4
6.6 Advanced-level Troubleshooting ................................................................................6-5
6.7 Diagnostics.................................................................................................................6-7
6.8 Fallback Arrangements...............................................................................................6-8
APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE .......................................................................................AP-1
APPENDIX 2 LONGITUDE ERROR TABLE (96 NM SCALE) .................................AP-8
APPENDIX 3 ALERT CODES, MESSAGES AND MEANINGS .............................AP-10
APPENDIX 4 DATA COLOR AND MEANING........................................................AP-17
APPENDIX 5 ABBREVIATIONS.............................................................................AP-18
APPENDIX 6 SYMBOLS.........................................................................................AP-23
APPENDIX 7 PARTS LOCATION ..........................................................................AP-27
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... SP-1
INDEX ......................................................................................................................... IN-1

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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of FAR-1513/FAR-1518 Series
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FAR-1513/FAR-1518 series of radars. We are
confident you will see why FURUNO has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and
dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our ex-
tensive global network of agents and dealers.
Your radar is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment.
However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed, operated and maintained
properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and main-
tenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purpos-
es.
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Features
• Two methods of operation are available: RCU-028 (standard supply control unit) and RCU-030
(optional trackball unit). The ergonomically designed palm rest on the RCU-030 makes it easy
to use.
• Simple operation with “point-and-click” menu functionality.
• All functions can be accessed using only the trackball unit.
• TT, AIS, Radar Map and Interswitch are supplied as standard.
• CPA/TCPA alarms.
• Targets activate the user-set alarm zone when entering or exiting the zone.
• The target analyzer function helps to find targets in high noise areas (rain/snow) or where there
is interference from surface reflections.
• FAR-1518 and FAR-1528 comply with MED 96/98/EC and its amendment 2014/93/EU (of July
18, 2014) and also the following directives: IEC62388, IEC 62288, IMO MSC. 192(79).
FAR-1513 and FAR-1523 comply with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
In accordance with Article 6-3 of the above-mentioned R&TTE directive, FURUNO intends to
put this radar on the market of the following countries in EU as well other markets: Austria, Bel-
gium, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ire-
land, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The
Netherlands, United Kingdom.

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Signal processing functions
This radar has the signal processing functions listed in the table below.
Program numbers
For further software information, please access the following URL:
http://www.furuno.com/en/business_product/merchant/product/radar/popup.html
Function Description Section
Interference rejector Suppresses interference by other radars.
Interference received simultaneously from multiple
radars may be difficult to reduce.
section 1.21
Echo stretch Enlarges target echoes, especially small echoes.
Suppress interference, sea clutter and rain clutter be-
fore using echo stretch, to prevent enlargement of
unwanted echoes.
section 1.22
Echo averaging The radar samples echoes with each scan.
Targets that show a large change with each scan are
judged as clutter and are reduced to display only
echoes from legitimate targets.
section 1.23
Automatic clutter elimination Discriminates clutter from the radar echo, then reduc-
es the clutter automatically.
section 1.24
Noise rejector Reduces white noise then improves the on-screen
S/N ratio by processing the weighted moving aver-
age filter for the received echoes in the range direc-
tion. Use this function with caution. Weak target
echoes may disappear from the screen or the range
resolution may worsen.
section 1.25
Software Program No. Remarks
SPU 0359344-01.** Processor Unit
KEY 0359348-01.** Control Unit
PM 0359296-01.** Performance Monitor
** denotes minor modifications.

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
ANTENNA UNIT
FAR-1513(-BB)
XN12A-RSB-0070-086A
XN12A-RSB-0073-086A
XN13A-RSB-0070-086A
XN13A-RSB-0073-086A
FAR-1523(-BB)
XN12A-RSB-0070-087A
XN12A-RSB-0073-087A
XN13A-RSB-0070-087A
XN13A-RSB-0073-087A
Equipment category
100/110/115/200/
220/230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
PROCESSOR UNIT
RPU-024
12-24 VDC
Unit Category
Antenna Exposed to the weather
Other units Protected from the weather
CONTROL UNIT
RCU-028
TRACKBALL
CONTROL UNIT
RCU-030
DISPLAY UNIT
MU-150HD(-CV15)*
2
SWITCHING HUB
HUB-100
100-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
Interswitch
DC Spec.
24 VDC
Rectifier
RU-1746-B-2
RU-3424
Gyrocompass *
1
, AD-10 format
Gyrocompass *
1
, IEC61162 format
AIS Transponder
EPFS (GPS)
SDME (Speed log)
AMS, IEC61162 format
ECDIS
AMS (Contact)*
3
Sub Display 1
Sub Display 2
VDR
or
Analog RBG Monitor
*1: The gyrocompass must also have an update rate that is adequate for the ship’s rate of turn.
The update rate must be better than 40 Hz (HSC) or 20 Hz (conventional vessel).
*2:This monitor have been approved by the IMO, MU-150HD(-CV15) for CAT 3. If a different monitor is
to be used on IMO vessels, its effective diameter must meet the applicable Category requirements
(CAT 3: Effective diameter 180 mm or higher). For installation, operation and viewing distance of
other monitors, see their respective manuals. For BB types, a monitor is to be prepared by the user.
*3: Characteristics of contact output for AMS (Alert Management System):
• (Load current) 250 mA
• (Polarity) Normally Open: 2 ports, Normally Close: 2 ports

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Equipment category
ANTENNA UNIT
PROCESSOR UNIT
RPU-024
12-24 VDC
Unit Category
Antenna Exposed to the weather
Other units Protected from the weather
CONTROL UNIT
RCU-028
TRACKBALL
CONTROL UNIT
RCU-030
DISPLAY UNIT
MU-150HD(-CV15)*2
DISPLAY UNIT
MU-190*2
SWITCHING HUB
HUB-100
100-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
100-230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
Interswitch
DC Spec.
24 VDC
Rectifier
RU-1746-B-2
RU-3424
440 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz
AC Spec.
Stepdown
Transformer
Unit
RU-1803
100/110/115
200/220/230
1ø, 50-60 Hz
Gyrocompass *1, AD-10 format
Gyrocompass *1, IEC61162 format
AIS Transponder
EPFS (GPS)
SDME (Speed log)
AMS, IEC61162 format
ECDIS
AMS (Contact)*3
Sub Display 1
Sub Display 2
FAR-1518(-BB)
XN12AF-RSB-120-100
XN12AF-RSB-121-100
XN20AF-RSB-120-100
XN20AF-RSB-121-100
FAR-1528(-BB)
XN20AF-RSB-120-101
XN20AF-RSB-121-101
XN24AF-RSB-120-101
XN24AF-RSB-121-101
The radar(s) must be interconnected to the following type approved sensors:
• Gyrocompass meeting requirements of the IMO resolution A.424(XI).
• EPFS meeting the requirements of the IMO resolution MSC.112(73).
• SDME meeting the requirements of the IMO resolution MSC.96(72).
The radar may be interconnected via HUB-100 to other FURUNO processing
units having approved LAN ports.
The following sentences cannot be used for installations on SOLAS vessels:
BWC, BWR, DBK, GBS, HDG, HDM and TLL.
NOTICE FOR FAR-1518(-BB)/FAR-1528(-BB)
VDR
or
Analog RBG Monitor
*1: The gyrocompass must also have an update rate that is adequate for the ship’s rate of turn.
The update rate must be better than 40 Hz (HSC) or 20 Hz (conventional vessel).
*2:This monitor have been approved by the IMO, MU-150HD(-CV15) for CAT 3, MU-190 for CAT-2.
If a different monitor is to be used on IMO vessels, its effective diameter must meet the applica-
ble Category requirements (CAT 3: Effective diameter 180 mm or higher; CAT 2: Effective
diameter 250 mm or higher). For installation, operation and viewing distance of other monitors,
see their respective manuals. For BB types, a monitor is to be prepared by the user.
*3: Characteristics of contact output for AMS (Alert Management System):
• (Load current) 250 mA
• (Polarity) Normally Open: 2 ports, Normally Close: 2 ports
100/110/115/200/
220/230 VAC
1ø, 50-60 Hz

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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
1.1 Controls
Control unit RC-028
No. Key/Control Description
1 Power switch Press to turn the radar on. Long press to turn the radar off.
Shown as in procedures.
2 STBY/TX Press to switch between STBY (Stand-by) and TX (Transmit) modes.
3 A/C RAIN/F1 • Push: Activates the F1 registered function.
• Rotate: Adjusts rain clutter manually (default setting).
4 A/C SEA/F2 • Push: Activates the F2 registered function.
• Rotate: Adjusts sea clutter manually (default setting).
5 GAIN/F3 • Push: Activates the F3 registered function.
• Rotate: Adjusts gain manually (default setting).
6 Touchpad Moves the cursor.
7Left button /
TGT ACQ
• Selects menu item.
• TT mode: Selects or acquires the cursor-highlighted echo as a target.
• AIS mode: Selects or activates the cursor-highlighted target.
8Right button Opens the cursor-selected context menu; closes open menus.
9 Range +/- Selects the display range.
10 TGT CANCEL • TT mode: Deactivates tracking for the cursor-selected target.
• AIS mode: Sleeps the selected target.
• Long press: Sleeps/deactivates all TT targets.
11 EBL Activates/deactivates the EBL cursor.
12 VRM Activates/deactivates the VRM cursor.
13 MENU Opens the main menu; closes all open menus.
14 BRILL Adjusts the screen brilliance.
15 ADJUST • Rotate: Adjusts settings for the cursor-selected box/icon. Highlights
menu items.
• Push: Selects highlighted menu item; applies settings; moves the cursor
to the next character/digit.
16 OFF CENTER Moves the radar display off center.
17 HL OFF Hides heading line when pressed and held.
18 TGT TRAIL • Press: Changes the trail time.
• Long press: Erases trails.
19 ALERT ACK • Acknowledges alerts.
• Silence the alarm buzzer.
Cursor control
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Alert
Navigation tools /
Menu controls
Target
Radar
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Trackball unit RCU-030 (Option)
The optional trackball unit can be used to control most features of this radar.
Standards used in this manual
This manual uses the following standards:
For the sake of brevity, the procedures in this manual use the terms “Open the [MAIN
MENU].” and “Close the menu.”
Most operations can be done with either the RCU-030 trackball unit or the RCU-028
control unit.
Throughout this manual, procedures are outlined using the RCU-028 control unit, un-
less otherwise specified.
Terminology
standards Meaning
Select • Using the Touchpad or trackball, move the cursor over the item to be
“selected”.
• Rotate the ADJUST knob to highlight the item to be “selected”.
Left-click Press the left button on the RCU-030 unit.
Right-click Press the right button on the RCU-030 unit.
Left button Refers to the left button ( ) on the RCU-028 control unit.
Right button Refers to the right button ( ) on the RCU-028 control unit.
Control unit Refers to the RCU-028 control unit.
Trackball Refers to the RCU-030 control unit.
Open the [MAIN MENU]. • Press the MENU key to open the main menu.
• Select the [MENU] box, then press the left button or left-click.
Close the menu. • Press the MENU key to close the menu. (Closes all open menus.)
• Select the operational display area, then press the right button or
right-click.
• Select the [MENU] box, then press the left button or left-click.
Trackball
Right
button
Scrollwheel
Left
button
Left
button
Left Button
- Does the operation related to the selected
object.
- Confirms the operation for the selected object.
Scrollwheel
- Selects menu options.
- Sets numeric data.
- Sets menu box slide bars (GAIN, etc.)
Note: The scrollwheel does not have a “push”
function.
Right Button
- Cancels current action.
- Opens/closes menu boxes.
Trackball
- Moves cursor.
- Highlights an object (target echo, menu item, etc.)

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1.2 How to Turn the Radar On/Off
The POWER switch is located at the bottom left corner of the control unit. Open
the POWER switch cover and press the switch to turn the radar system on. To turn the
system off, press and hold the POWER switch. The screen shows the bearing scale
and digital timer for approximately 30 seconds after power is applied. The timer counts
down three minutes of warm-up time. During this period, the magnetron (transmitter
tube) is warmed for transmission. When the timer has reached 0:00, the indication
"ST-BY" appears at the screen center, meaning the radar is now ready to transmit
pulses.
In the stand-by condition, markers, rings, maps, etc. are not shown. Further, TT and
AIS are not shown. In the warm-up and stand-by conditions, [ON TIME] and [TX TIME]
are counted in hours and tenths of an hour, appearing at the screen center.
Note 1: Do not turn on the power directly after it has been turned off. Wait several sec-
onds before you reapply the power, to be sure the radar starts up properly.
Note 2: Parameters set on the menus are stored in a non-volatile memory (flash mem-
ory), and are preserved when the power is turned off.
Note 3: The screen refreshes slower in low ambient temperature.
1.3 How to Adjust the Brilliance
The screen brilliance can be adjusted as shown below. To change color tones, see
"How to change color palettes" on page 1-61.
Note: External monitor brilliance is not adjustable from the radar. Refer to the external
monitor’s Operator’s Manual for how to adjust brilliance.
From the control unit
1. Press the BRILL key. The cursor is automatically moved to the [BRILL] box.
2. Use the ADJUST knob to adjust the brilliance as appropriate. Turn clockwise to
increase the brilliance, counter-clockwise to reduce the brilliance.
3. Push the ADJUST knob to complete the procedure.
From the on-screen box
1. Use the Touchpad to select the [BRILL] box, then press the left button.
2. Use the ADJUST knob to adjust the brilliance as appropriate. Turn clockwise to
increase the brilliance, counter-clockwise to reduce the brilliance.
3. Push the ADJUST knob to complete the procedure.
The brilliance bar shows
the brilliance level.

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1.4 Display Indications
No. Name Description
1 STBY/TX box Switches between standby and transmit mode.
2 Range box Changes the radar range.
3 CU/TM Reset box Resets display when using Course Up/True Motion presenta-
tion mode.
4 REF POINT box Changes the reference point.
5 GAIN box Adjusts the GAIN level.
6 SEA box Adjusts the A/C SEA settings.
7 RAIN box Adjusts the A/C RAIN settings.
8 TUNE box Adjusts the tuning for the receiver.
9 Cursor information box Displays the range, bearing and TTG to cursor position.
10 Cursor position box Displays the cursor’s current co-ordinates.
11 MAP ALIGN box Enables/disables radar map alignment.
12 MENU box Opens the [MAIN MENU].
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