Furuno FAR-28x7 Series User manual

MARINE RADAR/ARPA
FAR-28x7 Series
FAR-21x7(-BB) Series
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
• This manual is intended for use by native speakers of English.
• No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without written permission.
• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.
• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications are subject to change without
notice.
• The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual may not match the screens
you see on your display. The screen you see depends on your system configuration and
equipment settings.
• Store this manual in a convenient place for future reference.
• FURUNO will assume no responsibility for the damage caused by improper use or
modification of the equipment (including software) by an unauthorized agent or a third
party.
• When it is time to discard this product it must be done according to local regulations for
disposal of industrial waste. For disposal in the USA, refer to the Electronics Industries
Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/).

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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 levels of 100 and 10 W/m
2
exist are 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.
FAR-2827/2127 RTR-079 MG5436 XN12AF 0.80 m 11.20 m
FAR-2827/2127 RTR-079 MG5436 XN20AF 0.40 m 8.60 m
FAR-2827/2127 RTR-079 MG5436 XN24AF 0.20 m 5.80 m
FAR-2817/2117 RTR-078 MG4010
2
XN12AF 0.30 m 4.20 m
FAR-2817/2117 RTR-078 MG4010
2
XN20AF 0.10 m 3.00 m
FAR-2817/2117 RTR-078 MG4010
2
XN24AF -- 2.40 m
FAR-2157 RTR-083 9M31(F) XN4A 1.20 m 13.60 m
XN5A 1.10 m 12.30 m
FAR-2137S RTR-080 MG5223F SN30AF 1.20 m 9.50 m
FAR-2137S RTR-080 MG5223F SN36AF 0.70 m 8.30 m
FAR-2167DS RTR-084 MG5240F SN30AF 0.60 m 8.90 m
SN36AF 0.40 m 7.40 m
FAR-2827W RTR-081 MG5436 XN20AF 2.20 m 13.0 m
FAR-2827W RTR-081 MG5436 XN24AF 1.50 m 11.50 m
FAR-2837S RTR-080 MG5223F SN30AF 1.20 m 9.50 m
FAR-2837S RTR-080 MG5223F SN36AF 0.70 m 8.30 m
FAR-2837SW RTR-082 MG5223F SN36AF 1.00 m 8.50 m
Distance to
100 W/m2
point
Distance to
10 W/m2
point
Model3TR unit Magnetron Antenna1
1
XN4A: 8ft XN5A: 10ft XN12AF: 4 ft XN20AF: 6.5 ft XN24AF: 8 ft
SN30AF: 10 ft SN36AF: 12 ft
2
Or MAF1425B
3
FAR-2117/2127/2157/2137S/2167DS available in blackbox configuration.

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WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open the equipment.
Only qualified personnel
should work inside the
equipment.
Turn off the radar power
switch before servicing the
antenna unit. Post a warn-
ing sign near the switch
indicating it should not be
turned on while the antenna
unit is being serviced.
Prevent the potential risk of
being struck by the rotating
antenna and exposure to
RF radiation hazard.
Wear a safety belt and hard
hat when working on the
antenna unit.
Serious injury or death can
result if someone falls from
the radar antenna mast.
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 equipment or the equip-
ment is emitting smoke or fire.
Continued use can cause fatal damage to
the equipment.
WARNING
Use the proper fuse.
Use of a wrong fuse can result in damage
to the equipment or cause fire.
Keep heater away from equipment.
Heat can alter equipment shape and melt
the power cord, which can cause fire or
electrical shock.
Do not place liquid-filled containers
near the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquid
spills into the equipment.
Do not operate the equipment with wet
hands.
Electrical shock can result.
Before servicing the radar, turn off
the appropriate external breaker.
Power is not removed from the radar simply
by turning off its power switch.

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WARNING
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 ARP 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.
CAUTION
The plotting accuracy and response of
this ARP meets IMO standards.
Tracking accuracy is affected by the
following:
•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 data generated by ARP, AIS and
video plotter are intended for
reference only.
Refer to official nautical charts for
detailed and up-to-date information.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not
remove cover. No user-serviceable
parts inside.
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.
WARNING
Radiation hazard. Only qualified
personnel should work inside scanner.
Confirm that TX has stopped before
opening scanner.
DISPLAY UNIT, PROCESSOR UNIT
Name: Warning Label (1)
Type: 86-003-1011-1
Code No.: 100-236-231
ANTENNA UNIT
Name: Radiation Warning Label
Type: 03-142-3201-0
Code No.: 100-266-890

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................xi
PROGRAM NUMBER ........................................................................................xiv
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION...............................................................................xv
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................SP-1
1. RADAR OPERATION....................................................................................1-1
1.1 Turning on the Power.................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Transmitter ON..........................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Control Unit................................................................................................................1-3
1.4 Main Menu.................................................................................................................1-5
1.5 Operation Using the On-Screen Boxes......................................................................1-7
1.6 Cursor Menu............................................................................................................1-10
1.7 Monitor Brilliance..................................................................................................... 1-11
1.8 Choosing the Display Mode.....................................................................................1-12
1.9 On-Screen Boxes and Markers................................................................................1-13
1.10 Tuning the Receiver.................................................................................................1-15
1.10.1Choosing the tuning method..........................................................................1-15
1.10.2Initializing tuning............................................................................................1-15
1.10.3Automatic tuning............................................................................................1-16
1.10.4Manual tuning................................................................................................1-16
1.11 Aligning Heading with Gyrocompass........................................................................1-16
1.12 Presentation Modes.................................................................................................1-17
1.12.1Choosing presentation mode.........................................................................1-17
1.12.2Description of presentation modes................................................................1-18
1.13 Entering Own Ship's Speed .....................................................................................1-21
1.13.1Automatic speed input by log or GPS navigator ............................................1-21
1.13.2Manual speed input.......................................................................................1-22
1.14 Choosing the Range Scale......................................................................................1-22
1.15 Choosing the Pulselength........................................................................................1-23
1.15.1Choosing pulselength....................................................................................1-23
1.15.2Changing pulselength....................................................................................1-24
1.16 Adjusting the Sensitivity...........................................................................................1-25
1.17 Suppressing Sea Clutter..........................................................................................1-26
1.17.1Choosing method of adjustment....................................................................1-26
1.17.2Automatic adjustment by the A/C SEA control...............................................1-26
1.17.3Manual adjustment of A/C SEA .....................................................................1-27
1.18 Suppressing Rain Clutter.........................................................................................1-28
1.18.1TurningAUTO RAIN on or off........................................................................1-28
1.18.2Adjusting A/C RAIN.......................................................................................1-29
1.19 Interference Rejector...............................................................................................1-30
1.20 Measuring the Range...............................................................................................1-31
1.20.1Turning range rings on/off..............................................................................1-31
1.20.2Measuring range by the variable range marker (VRM) ..................................1-32
1.20.3Choosing VRM unit of measurement (B, C and W types)..............................1-33

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1.21 Measuring the Bearing............................................................................................ 1-33
1.21.1Measuring the bearing.................................................................................. 1-33
1.21.2Choosing true or relative bearing ................................................................ 1-35
1.22 Collision Assessment by Offset EBL........................................................................ 1-36
1.22.1How to assess risk of collision by the offset EBL........................................... 1-36
1.22.2Choosing point of reference for origin point of offset EBL.............................. 1-37
1.23 Measuring Range and Bearing Between Two Targets ............................................. 1-38
1.24 Setting a Target Alarm............................................................................................. 1-39
1.24.1How to set a target alarm zone ..................................................................... 1-39
1.24.2Acknowledging the target alarm.................................................................... 1-40
1.24.3Deactivating a target alarm........................................................................... 1-40
1.24.4Target alarm attributes.................................................................................. 1-41
1.25 Off-Centering the Display........................................................................................ 1-42
1.26 Echo Stretch............................................................................................................ 1-43
1.27 Echo Averaging....................................................................................................... 1-44
1.28 Target Trails............................................................................................................. 1-45
1.28.1True or relative trails ..................................................................................... 1-45
1.28.2Trail time....................................................................................................... 1-46
1.28.3Trail gradation............................................................................................... 1-46
1.28.4Saving, copying target trails.......................................................................... 1-47
1.28.5Trail level ...................................................................................................... 1-48
1.28.6Narrow trails (B, C and W types)................................................................... 1-48
1.28.7Longer trails (B, C and W types)................................................................... 1-49
1.28.8Removing trails from the display temporarily................................................. 1-49
1.28.9Erasing trails................................................................................................. 1-49
1.29 Parallel Index Lines................................................................................................. 1-50
1.29.1Displaying, erasing parallel index lines.......................................................... 1-50
1.29.2Adjusting index line orientation, index line interval........................................ 1-51
1.29.3Index line bearing reference.......................................................................... 1-51
1.29.4Choosing maximum number of index lines to display.................................... 1-52
1.29.5Index line mode (B, C and W types).............................................................. 1-52
1.30 Origin Mark.............................................................................................................. 1-53
1.30.1Entering origin marks.................................................................................... 1-53
1.30.2Origin mark stabilization................................................................................ 1-55
1.30.3Deleting individual origin marks..................................................................... 1-55
1.31 Zoom....................................................................................................................... 1-56
1.32 Markers................................................................................................................... 1-57
1.32.1Heading marker and heading line ................................................................. 1-57
1.32.2Stern marker................................................................................................. 1-57
1.32.3North marker................................................................................................. 1-57
1.32.4Own ship symbol .......................................................................................... 1-57
1.32.5Barge marker................................................................................................ 1-58
1.33 Automatic Picture SetupAccording to Navigation Purpose...................................... 1-59
1.33.1Choosing a picture setup option.................................................................... 1-61
1.33.2Restoring default picture setup options......................................................... 1-61
1.33.3User-programmable picture setups............................................................... 1-62

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1.34 Programming Function Keys....................................................................................1-64
1.34.1Activating a function key................................................................................1-64
1.34.2Programming the functions keys ...................................................................1-64
1.35 Ship’s Position.........................................................................................................1-69
1.36 Noise Rejector.........................................................................................................1-70
1.37 Suppressing Second-trace Echoes..........................................................................1-71
1.38 Adjusting Brilliance of Screen Data..........................................................................1-72
1.39 Watch Alarm ............................................................................................................1-73
1.40 Setting Up Nav Data................................................................................................1-74
1.41 Text Window Setup..................................................................................................1-76
1.42 Customizing Operation ............................................................................................1-78
1.43 Alarms.....................................................................................................................1-80
1.43.1Alarm description...........................................................................................1-80
1.43.2Outputting alarm signal..................................................................................1-82
1.44 Choosing the Antenna, Displaying Antenna Information...........................................1-83
1.44.1Choosing the antenna...................................................................................1-83
1.44.2Displaying antenna information .....................................................................1-84
1.45 Cursor Data.............................................................................................................1-85
1.46 Performance Monitor...............................................................................................1-86
1.46.1Activating, deactivating the performance monitor..........................................1-86
1.46.2Checking radar performance.........................................................................1-86
1.47 Wiper.......................................................................................................................1-88
1.48 Own Ship Symbol....................................................................................................1-89
1.49 Color and Brilliance Sets..........................................................................................1-90
1.49.1Choosing color and brilliance set...................................................................1-90
1.49.2Presetting color and brilliance set..................................................................1-90
1.50 Reference Point for CPA/TCPA................................................................................1-91
1.51 Switching Hub HUB-100 (option).............................................................................1-92
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)..................................................................2-5
2.3.1 SART description ............................................................................................2-5
2.3.2 Showing SART marks on the radar display .....................................................2-6
2.3.3 General remarks on receiving SART...............................................................2-7
2.4 RACON......................................................................................................................2-8
3. ARP OPERATION .........................................................................................3-1
3.1 Usage Precautions ....................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Controls forARP........................................................................................................3-2
3.3 Activating, Deactivating ARP......................................................................................3-3
3.4 Entering Own Ship's Speed.......................................................................................3-3
3.4.1 Echo-referenced speed input...........................................................................3-3

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3.5 Automatic Acquisition................................................................................................ 3-5
3.5.1 Enabling auto acquisition................................................................................ 3-5
3.5.2 Terminating tracking of targets (including reference targets) ........................... 3-6
3.6 ManualAcquisition .................................................................................................... 3-7
3.6.1 Setting manual acquisition conditions............................................................. 3-7
3.6.2 Manually acquiring a target............................................................................. 3-7
3.7 ARP Symbols and ARP Symbol Attributes................................................................. 3-9
3.7.1 ARP symbols.................................................................................................. 3-9
3.7.2 ChoosingARP symbol (B, C and W types).................................................... 3-10
3.7.3 ARP symbol brilliance................................................................................... 3-10
3.7.4 ARP symbol color and size............................................................................3-11
3.7.5 Auto target track (A, B, C and W types) ........................................................ 3-12
3.8 Displaying Target Data ............................................................................................ 3-13
3.8.1 Displaying individual target data.................................................................... 3-13
3.8.2 Target list...................................................................................................... 3-15
3.9 Vector Modes.......................................................................................................... 3-17
3.9.1 Description of vectors ................................................................................... 3-17
3.9.2 Vector motion and length.............................................................................. 3-18
3.10 Past Position Display............................................................................................... 3-19
3.10.1Displaying and erasing past position points, choosing past position
plot interval................................................................................................... 3-19
3.10.2Past position display attributes...................................................................... 3-20
3.11 Set and Drift............................................................................................................ 3-21
3.12 Setting CPA/TCPAAlarm Ranges............................................................................ 3-22
3.12.1Setting CPA/TCPAalarm ranges................................................................... 3-22
3.12.2Acknowledging CPA/TCPAalarm.................................................................. 3-23
3.13 Setting a Guard Zone.............................................................................................. 3-24
3.13.1Activating the guard zone.............................................................................. 3-24
3.13.2Sleeping, deactivating a guard zone............................................................. 3-25
3.13.3Acknowledging the guard zone alarm........................................................... 3-25
3.13.4Guard zone reference................................................................................... 3-26
3.13.5Guard zone shape and stabilization.............................................................. 3-26
3.14 Operational Warnings.............................................................................................. 3-27
3.15 Trial Maneuver ........................................................................................................ 3-29
3.15.1Types of trial maneuvers............................................................................... 3-29
3.15.2Performing a trial maneuver.......................................................................... 3-30
3.15.3Terminating a trial maneuver......................................................................... 3-32
3.16 ARP Performance Test............................................................................................ 3-33
3.17 Criteria for Selecting Targets for Tracking................................................................ 3-35
3.18 Factors Affecting ARP Functions ............................................................................. 3-37
4. AIS OPERATION...........................................................................................4-1
4.1 Controls forAIS......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Enabling/Disabling the AIS........................................................................................ 4-2
4.3 Turning AIS Display On/Off........................................................................................ 4-3
4.4 Setting Up for a Voyage............................................................................................. 4-4

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4.5 Activating Targets.......................................................................................................4-6
4.5.1 Activating specific target..................................................................................4-6
4.5.2 Activating all targets........................................................................................4-6
4.6 Sleeping Targets........................................................................................................4-7
4.6.1 Sleeping an AIS target.....................................................................................4-7
4.6.2 Sleeping allAIS targets ...................................................................................4-7
4.7 Displaying Target Data...............................................................................................4-8
4.7.1 Basic data .......................................................................................................4-8
4.7.2 Detailed target data.........................................................................................4-9
4.8 AIS SymbolAttributes..............................................................................................4-10
4.8.1 AIS symbol brilliance.....................................................................................4-10
4.8.2 AIS symbol size and color............................................................................. 4-11
4.9 Past Position Display...............................................................................................4-12
4.9.1 Displaying and erasing past position points, choosing past position
plot interval....................................................................................................4-12
4.9.2 Past position display attributes......................................................................4-13
4.10 Lost Target...............................................................................................................4-14
4.11 ROT Setting.............................................................................................................4-15
4.12 Fusion of ARP and AIS Targets................................................................................4-16
4.13 Own Ship’s Data......................................................................................................4-18
4.14 Messages................................................................................................................4-19
4.14.1Creating, saving a message..........................................................................4-19
4.14.2Transmitting a message................................................................................4-20
4.14.3Viewing AIS messages..................................................................................4-21
4.15 AIS System Messages.............................................................................................4-23
5. VIDEO PLOTTER OPERATION....................................................................5-1
5.1 General......................................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Display Modes...........................................................................................................5-1
5.3 Presentation Modes...................................................................................................5-2
5.4 Radar Map.................................................................................................................5-3
5.4.1 Turning on the radar map display....................................................................5-3
5.4.2 Inscribing radar map marks and lines..............................................................5-4
5.5 Erasing Radar Map Marks and Lines.........................................................................5-6
5.5.1 Erasing individual radar map marks and lines .................................................5-6
5.5.2 Erasing all radar map marks and lines.............................................................5-7
5.6 Radar Map Corrections..............................................................................................5-8
5.6.1 Radar map correction......................................................................................5-8
5.6.2 Cursor data correction.....................................................................................5-8
5.7 Chart Cards (B, C and W types) ................................................................................5-9
5.7.1 Displaying a chart............................................................................................5-9
5.7.2 Chart position correction................................................................................5-10
5.7.3 Correcting cursor data...................................................................................5-10
5.7.4 Chart land color............................................................................................. 5-11
5.8 Hiding/Showing Graphics on the Video Plotter Display............................................5-12
5.9 Track........................................................................................................................5-13
5.9.1 Plotting own ship’s track................................................................................5-13
5.9.2 Plotting other ships’ track (A, B, C and W types)............................................5-14

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5.9.3 Choosing track color..................................................................................... 5-14
5.9.4 Erasing track................................................................................................. 5-15
5.10 Marks and Lines...................................................................................................... 5-16
5.10.1Inscribing marks and lines............................................................................. 5-16
5.11 Erasing Marks and Lines......................................................................................... 5-18
5.11.1 Erasing individual marks/lines....................................................................... 5-18
5.11.2 Erasing all marks and lines........................................................................... 5-19
5.12 Waypoints ............................................................................................................... 5-20
5.12.1Entering waypoints........................................................................................ 5-20
5.12.2Editing, erasing waypoints from the menu..................................................... 5-23
5.12.3Erasing waypoints......................................................................................... 5-24
5.12.4Waypoint list ................................................................................................. 5-25
5.12.5Displaying waypoint name and number......................................................... 5-26
5.13 Nav Lines................................................................................................................ 5-27
5.13.1Entering new nav line.................................................................................... 5-27
5.13.2Editing nav lines............................................................................................ 5-28
5.13.3Nav line list................................................................................................... 5-29
5.13.4Erasing nav lines .......................................................................................... 5-30
5.13.5Setting up nav lines....................................................................................... 5-31
5.13.6Displaying nav line, waypoint mark............................................................... 5-33
5.14 Recording Data....................................................................................................... 5-35
5.14.1Initializing memory (RAM) cards ................................................................... 5-35
5.14.2Recording data ............................................................................................. 5-36
5.15 Replaying Data........................................................................................................ 5-38
5.16 Deleting Files .......................................................................................................... 5-39
6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................6-1
6.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule................................................................................ 6-2
6.2 Life Expectancy of Major Parts.................................................................................. 6-3
6.3 Replacing the Fuse ................................................................................................... 6-3
6.4 Replacement of Battery on GC Board ....................................................................... 6-4
6.5 Trackball Maintenance .............................................................................................. 6-4
6.6 Easy Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 6-5
6.7 Advanced-level Troubleshooting................................................................................ 6-6
6.8 Diagnostics................................................................................................................ 6-9
6.9 System Messages................................................................................................... 6-12
APPENDIX ......................................................................................................AP-1
1. Menu Tree...................................................................................................................AP-1
2. Digital Interface............................................................................................................AP-8
3. Parts Lists and Parts Location...................................................................................AP-29
4. Longitude Error Table (on 96 nm range scale)...........................................................AP-45
INDEX............................................................................................................... IN-1
Declaration of Conformity

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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the FAR-28x7/FAR-21x7(-BB)
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FAR-28x7/FAR-21x7(-BB) Series Radar.
We are confident you will see why FURUNO has become synonymous with quality and
reliability.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for
innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. 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
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 maintenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our
purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Note: The example screens shown in this manual may not match the screens you see on
your display. The screen you see depends on your system configuration and
equipment settings.
Features
• High-resolution 20.1-inch LCD (FR-21x7) or 23.1-inch LCD (FR-28x7).
• This series of radar andARP (automatic radar plotter, includesARPA or ATA) are
available in the models shown in the table below. “BB” means blackbox configuration
(monitor to be supplied locally) is available.
X-band S-band
Model Output TR config. Model Output TR config.
FAR-2117(-BB) 12 kW UP FAR-2137S(-BB) 30 kW UP
FAR-2127(-BB) 25 kW UP FAR-2167DS(-BB) 60 kW UP
FAR-2157(-BB) 50kW UP FAR-2837S 30 kW
UP
FAR-2817 12 kW UP FAR-2837SW 30 kW DOWN
FAR-2827 25 kW UP
FAR-2827W 25 kW DOWN

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• Two types of trackball-equipped control units are available: RCU-014 (full keyboard) and
the RCU-015 (palm control). The trackball is easy to use thanks to the ergonomically
designed palm rest.
• Simplified operation with point-and-click menu operation.
• All functions are accessible by using the trackball alone.
• Applicable to HSC (High Speed Craft)
• ARPA(Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) orATA (Automatic TrackingAid) + AIS, Radar Plotter
and Interswitch supplied as standard. (ARPA or ATA selectable on installation menu.)
• Meets the following requirements:
IMO MSC.64(67)Annex 4: Performance standards for Radar equipment
IEC 60936-1 (1999): Shipborne radar-Performance requirements
IEC 60936-1 Am. 1 (2002-06): Unwanted emissions of radar systems
IMO A.823 (19): Performance standards forARPAs
IEC 60872-1 (1998):ARPA – Performance requirements
IMO A.820(19): Performance standards for navigational radar equipment for high speed
craft
IEC 60936-2 (1998): Radar for high speed craft – Performance requirements
IMO A. 694(17): General requirements for electronic navigational aids (includingATA)
IEC 60945 (2002-08): Maritime Navigational Equipment General Requirements
IEC 61162-1 and 2: Maritime navigation equipment-digital interface
IEC 60936-5: Guidelines for the use and display ofAIS information on Radar
IEC 60872-2:ATA performance requirements
• Guard alarm watches for targets entering or exiting the guard zone
• TCPA/CPA alarms
• Electronic parallel index lines
• 42 rpm antenna for high speed craft
Compliance with MED and R&TTE Directive
This radar compiles with MED 96/98/EC and its amendment 2002/75/EC of September 2,
2002 and also complies 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, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta,
Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Iceland,
Norway

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Radar Type and Function Availability
This radar series is available in five specification types to meet the requirements of Authorities,
and function availability depends on specification type. The table below shows those functions
which have limited availability. This manual provides descriptions for all functions in this radar
series, and we have endeavored to denote in the text those functions which have limited
availability. For detailed information on function availability, see the menu tree in the Appendix.
• IMO: IMO compliant
• A: Near-IMO specifications
• B: Non-Japanese fishing vessels
• C: Japanese fishing vessels
• W: Washington state (USA) ferry
Specification type and function availability
Type
Function IMO A B C W
ARP symbol
selection No No Yes Yes Yes
ARP w/o
gyro No No Yes Yes Yes
Alarm zone
range
limitation
Yes No No No No
Chart display No No Yes Yes Yes
Color echo No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mark w/line No No Yes Yes Yes
Pop-up
guidance No No Yes Yes Yes
Range 0.125, 0.25,
0.5, 0.75, 1.5,
3, 6, 12, 24,
48, 96
Same as IMO 0.125, 0.25,
0.5, 0.75, 1, 2,
1.5, 3, 4, 6, 8,
12, 16, 24, 32,
48, 96, 120
Same as B Same as B
Range unit nm only nm only nm, sm, km,
kyd nm, sm, km, kyd nm, sm, km, kyd
Stern-up
mode No No Yes Yes Yes
VRM unit km No No Yes Yes Yes
Track-Other
Ship No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Trails-Narrow No No Yes Yes Yes
WPT marker No No Yes Yes Yes

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PROGRAM NUMBER
PC Board Program No. Version No.
MAIN 035-9204 02.** (Merchant) / 50.** (Fishing)
RFC 035-9202 01.**
KEY(REMOTE) 035-9203 01.**
ARPA 035-9212 01.**
** Minor modification

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
See page xvi for detailed information about antenna units and radiators.
With FURUNO-supplied monitor
ANTENNA UNIT
(Performance Monitor PM-51* built in)
TRANSCEIVER UNIT
RTR-082
For FAR-2837SW
FAR-2137S/2167DS/2837S/2837SW
PROCESSOR UNIT
RPU-013
FAR-2117/2127/2157/2817/2827/2827W
Waveguide or
Coax cable
(For FAR-2837SW)
VDR
External Monitor
Sub Display
Alarm
MONITOR UNIT
MU-201CR
(FAR-21x7)
or
MU-231CR
(FAR-28x7)
CONTROL UNIT
RCU-014
(Keyboard)
or
RCU-015
(Trackball)
Control Unit
RCU-016
(Remote)
24 VDC
or
115/230 VAC
115/230 VAC
RU-3423
24 VDC
Navigator (INS, GPS, etc.)
IEC-61162-1 Serial Data
(Input/Output)
IEC-61162-1 Serial Data
(Input) Speed Log
Gyrocompass
AIS
AD-100
TRANSCEIVER UNIT
RTR-081
For FAR-2827W
Waveguide
(For FAR-2827W)
: Option
: Dockyard supply
: Standard
Category of Units
Antenna unit: Exposed to weather
All other units: Protected from weather
ANTENNA UNIT
(Performance Monitor PM-31* built in)
24 VDC
or
100-115 VAC/
220-230 VAC
1φ, 50/60 Hz
Rectifier
RU-3424
RU-1746B-2
Transformer Unit
RU-1803
440 VAC
1φ, 50/60 Hz
DC spec
AC spec
100/110/115/
220/230 VAC
1φ, 50/60 Hz
Track Control Unit
Memory Card
Interface Unit
CU-200
OR Memory Card
Interface Unit
CU-200 x 2 Switching Hub
HUB-100
HUB has ports for connection of up to 7 processor units
100-230 VAC
POWER SUPPLY UNIT
PSU-006
(For FAR-2157/2167DS)
OR
POWER SUPPLY UNIT
PSU-007
(For FAR-2137S/2837S)
OR
POWER SUPPLY UNIT
PSU-011*
(For FAR-2827W/2837SW)
* Neither FAR-2157 nor
FAR-2167DS carry a
performance monitor.
* Russian flag only

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Antenna unit
FAR-2117,
FAR-2117-BB,
FAR-2127,
FAR-2127-BB,
FAR-2827
RSB-096 (24 rpm)
RSB-097 (42 rpm)
FAR-2137S,
FAR-2137S-BB RSB-098/099 (21/26 rpm, 200 VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz; 220 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz; 380
VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz, 440 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz)
RSB-100/101/102 (45 rpm, 220 VAC, 3ø, 50/60 Hz(HSC);
440 VAC, 3ø, /60 Hz(HSC))
FAR-2157,
FAR-2157-BB RSB-106 (18/22 rpm, 200 VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz; 220 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz) RSB-107 (22 rpm, 24 VDC)
FAR-2167DS,
FAR-2167DS-BB RSB-111 (21/26 rpm, 200 VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz; 220 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz) RSB-112 (21/26 rpm, 380 VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz, 440 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz)
FAR-2827W RSB-103 (24 rpm, powered by processor unit)
FAR-2837S Same as FAR-2137S
FAR-2837SW RSB-104/105 (21/26 rpm, 200 VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz; 220 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz; 380
VAC, 3ø, 50 Hz, 440 VAC, 3ø, 60 Hz)
Radiator
FAR-2117, FAR-2117-BB,
FAR-2127, FAR-2127-BB,
FAR-2827
XN12AF (4 ft), XN20AF (6.5 ft),
XN24AF (8 ft)
FAR-2157, FAR-2157-BB XN4A (8 ft), XN5A (10 ft)
FAR-2137S, FAR-2137S-BB,
FAR-2167DS, FAR-2167DS-BB SN30AF (10 ft), SN36AF (12 ft)
FAR-2827W XN20AF (6.5 ft), XN24AF (8 ft)
FAR-2837S SN30AF (10 ft), SN36AF (12 ft)
FAR-2837SW SN30AF (10 ft), SN36AF (12 ft)

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Blackbox type
ANTENNA UNIT
(Performance Monitor PM-51 built in
FAR-2137S-BB)
FAR-2137S-BB/FR-2167DS-BB
PROCESSOR UNIT
RPU-013
Sub Display
VGA
MONITOR
CONTROL UNIT
RCU-014
(Keyboard)
or
RCU-015
(Trackball)
Control Unit
RCU-016
(Remote)
AIS
: Option
: Dockyard supply
: Standard
Category of Units
Antenna unit: Exposed to weather
All other units: Protected from weather
FAR-2117-BB/2127-BB/FAR-2157-BB
ANTENNA UNIT
(Performance Monitor PM-31 built in
FAR-2117-BB, FAR-2127-BB)
24 VDC
or
100-115 VAC/
220-230 VAC
1φ, 50/60 Hz
Rectifier
RU-3424
RU-1746B-2
Transformer Unit
RU-1803
440 VAC
1φ, 50/60 Hz
DC spec
AC spec
100/110/115/
220/230 VAC
1φ, 50/60 Hz
VDR
External Monitor
Alarm
Navigator (INS, GPS, etc.)
IEC-61162-1 Serial Data
(Input/Output)
IEC-61162-1 Serial Data
(Input) Speed Log
Gyrocompass
AD-100
Track Control Unit
Memory Card
Interface Unit
CU-200
OR Memory Card
Interface Unit
CU-200 x 2 Switching Hub
HUB-100
HUB has ports for connection of up to 7 processor units
100-230 VAC
* Neither FAR-2157-BB nor
FAR-2167DS-BB carry a
performance monitor.
POWER SUPPLY UNIT
PSU-006
(For FAR-2157-BB/2167DS-BB)
OR
POWER SUPPLY UNIT
PSU-007
(For FAR-2137S-BB/2837S-BB)

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Console type RCN-001/RCN-002
ANTENNA UNIT
(Performance Monitor PM-51 built in)
TRANSCEIVER UNIT
RTR-082
For FAR-2837SW
FAR-2137S/2837S/2837SW
POWER SUPPLY UNIT
PSU-007
For FAR-2137S/2837S
OR
POWER SUPPLY UNIT
PSU-011*
(For FAR-2827W/2837SW)
CONSOLE
RCN-001/002
FAR-2117/2127/2817/2827/2827W
Waveguide or
Coax cable
(For FAR-2837SW)
AIS
Gyrocompass
AD-100
TRANSCEIVER UNIT
RTR-081
For FAR-2827W
Waveguide
(For FAR-2827W)
: Option
: Dockyard supply
: Standard
Category of Units
Antenna unit: Exposed to weather
All other units: Protected from weather
ANTENNA UNIT
(Performance Monitor PM-31 built in)
100-115 VAC/
220-230 VAC
1φ, 50/60 Hz
Transformer Unit
RU-1803
440 VAC
1φ, 50/60 Hz
AC spec
Alarm
VDR
External Monitor
Navigator (INS, GPS, etc.)
IEC-61162-1 Serial Data
(Input/Output)
IEC-61162-1 Serial Data
(Input) Speed Log
Track Control Unit
Memory Card
Interface Unit
CU-200
Switching Hub
HUB-100
100-230 VAC
PROCESSOR
UNIT
RPU-013
May also
be installed
externally.
OR
Memory Card
Interface Unit
CU-200
(Max. 2 total)
* Russian flag only