Furuno RP-340 User manual

VIDEO PLOTTER
RP-340

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
If the headings of like AIS and ARPA
targets are not the same, check if the
heading shown on the radar matches
with that of the gyrocompass.
Collision may result if the headings are
not the same.
Confirm battery polarity when changing
the battery in memory cards.
Incorrect polarity can result in explosion of
the battery.
Turn of the power to the radar at the
mains switchboard when conducting the
installation.
Fire or electrical shock may result if the
power is left on.
CAUTION
The data generated by this equipment
is intended for reference only.
Refer to official nautical charts for
detailed and up-to-date information.
Replace the battery in the memory card
within 10 minutes.
Loss of data may result if the above time
is exceeded.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD.........................................iv
1 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW............1
1.1 General ......................................... 1
1.2 Controls......................................... 2
1.3 Display Modes............................... 3
1.4 Presentation Modes....................... 4
2 RADAR MAP....................................5
2.1 Making a Radar Map ..................... 6
2.1.1 Turning on the radar map
feature ................................. 6
2.1.2 Entering marks/lines ............ 7
2.2 Erasing Contents of the
Radar Map................................... 10
2.2.1 Erasing individual
marks/lines ........................ 10
2.2.2 Erasing all marks/lines on the
screen ................................11
2.3 Position and Bearing Correction .. 12
2.3.1 Radar map correction ........ 12
2.3.2 Cursor data correction ....... 12
2.3.3 Releasing the radar map
correction........................... 12
3 VIDEO PLOTTER...........................13
3.1 Chart Cards ................................. 13
3.1.1 Displaying a chart .............. 13
3.1.2 Chart position correction.... 14
3.1.3 Canceling chart correction . 14
3.1.4 Correcting cursor data ....... 14
3.2 Setting up the Video Plotter ......... 15
3.2.1 Hiding/showing graphics.... 15
3.2.2 Choosing navigation data to
display ............................... 16
3.3 Track ........................................... 19
3.3.1 Recording own ship’s track 19
3.3.2 Recording other ship’s track20
3.3.3 Smoothing ......................... 20
3.3.4 Erasing track ..................... 21
3.4 Marks, Lines ................................ 22
3.4.1 Entering marks .................. 22
3.5 Erasing Marks, Lines....................25
3.5.1 Erasing individual
marks/lines.........................25
3.5.2 Erasing marks/lines from an
area....................................26
3.5.3 Erasing all marks and lines.26
3.6 Waypoints ....................................27
3.6.1 Entering waypoints.............27
3.6.2 Waypoint list.......................29
3.6.3 Displaying waypoints..........30
3.6.4 Erasing waypoints ..............32
3.7 Nav Lines .....................................33
3.7.1 Entering nav lines...............33
3.7.2 Nav line list.........................35
3.7.3 Deleting nav lines...............35
3.7.4 Setting up nav lines............36
3.7.5 Displaying nav lines............37
3.8 Recording and Replaying Data.....39
3.8.1 Formatting memory (RAM)
cards ..................................39
3.8.2 Recording data...................40
3.8.3 Replaying data ...................41
3.9 Initial Settings...............................42
4 AIS OPERATION ............................43
4.1 Turning AIS Feature On/Off..........43
4.2 Activating Targets.........................45
4.3 Sleeping Targets ..........................46
4.3.1 Sleeping an AIS target........46
4.3.2 Sleeping all AIS targets ......46
4.3.3 Activating all sleeping AIS
targets................................46
4.4 Displaying Target Data .................47
4.4.1 Basic target data ................47
4.4.2 Extended target data ..........48
4.5 Messages.....................................49
4.5.1 Displaying messages .........49
4.5.2 Automatically displaying
messages.....................................50

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4.6 History Display............................. 51
4.6.1 Turning history display
on/off ................................. 51
4.6.2 Choosing history display
attributes............................ 52
4.7 Automatic Target Activation.......... 52
4.8 Lost Target................................... 53
4.9 Lost Target Range ....................... 53
4.10 ROT Display Setting .................... 54
4.11 Combining AIS with
ARPA (fusion) .............................. 55
4.12 AIS System Messages and
Alarms .......................................... 56
4.13 AIS Transponder Alarm Messages56
5 MAINTENANCE ............................. 57
5.1 Replacing the Battery in the
Memory Card............................... 57
5.2 Replacing the Battery on the RP
Board........................................... 58
5.3 System Error................................ 58
6 INSTALLATION OF VIDEO
PLOTTER KIT.................................. 59
6.1 Necessary Parts...........................59
6.2 Installation Procedure...................60
APPENDIX ...................................... AP-1
1. Digital Interface (IEC 61162-2)......AP-1
2. Interface Function.........................AP-4
3. Main Board Modification
(IEC 60936-1 related items) ..........AP-5
4. Conditions Which Display the Alarm
for WT and CPA/TCPA ..................AP-6
5. Menu Tree ....................................AP-8
6. Longitude Error Table
(on 96 nm range scale) ...............AP-12
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... SP-1
INDEX ............................................. IN-1

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FOREWORD
A Word to RP-340 Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO RP-340 Video Plotter. We are
confident you will see why the FURUNO name 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 RP-340 is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the
marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function
unless installed 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.
Features
The Video Plotter RP-340 is an optional circuit board which is accommodated in
the display unit of the FR/FAR-2805 series radars, and provides video plotter
functions such as waypoint making and route creation.
The main features are
• Radar map function
- Displays/hides the user-made map with one-touch operation
- Storage for 1,500 marks/lines
• Video plotter function
- Storage for 20,000 own ship track points
- Storage for 20,000 marks/lines
- Chart overlay on radar display
- Storage for 97 waypoints
- Storage for 25 nav lines
- Memory card for storage of track and marks
• AIS function
- Displays up to 1,000 AIS targets
Function availability depends on radar specification. Refer to the table below to
find whether a particular function is available with your radar.
Your 2805’s specification Radar map Video plotter AIS
R (Regular) type Yes Yes Yes
IMO type Yes No Yes

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1 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
1.1 General
The Video Plotter RP-340 is an optional circuit board (RP board) which is
accommodated in the display unit of the FR-2805/FAR-2805 series radar. It
permits use of two memory cards, a memory card (RAM card) for storing own
ship and other ship’s tracks and marks, and the other is a digital chart card
(ROM card).
With connection of an AIS (Universal Automatic Identification System)
transponder to the RP board, the RP-340 provides navigation data about targets
which carry an AIS transponder.
25 nav lines may be stored and each line may contain up to 30 waypoints. Five
nav lines may be simultaneously shown on the display. 97 waypoints are
available. The user may enter position data in waypoints 01-97. Own ship and
other ship tracks may be stored at a selected interval.
Charts are superimposed on the radar picture without disturbing the radar
observation. The chart area is dependent on the radar range in use.
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.

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1.2 Controls
POWER
Switch
Data
Area
Control
Head
FR/FAR-2805 series radar display unit
ORIGIN VECTOR
TRUE/
REL VECTOR
TIME
ENTER
MARK
VECTOR
TRUE/
REL
CHART
ALIGN VIDEO PLOT NAV MENU
1
2 3
4 5 6
7 8
-
CANCEL
0
9
AIS
DATA AIS MENU
MODE
AUDIO
OFF
LOST
TARGET
FR-2805 series control head (RP-340-related controls shaded in gray)
Video plotter, radar map controls
MODE: Choose presentation mode.
NAV MENU: Open and close the video plotter menu.
MARK: Enter various marks.
CHART ALIGN: Align video plotter display with radar display.
VIDEO PLOT: Choose display mode.
Numeric keys: Enter data.
ENTER: Terminate keyboard input.
AIS controls
AIS MENU: Open AIS menu.
AIS DATA: Display basic data for selected target.
AUDIO OFF: Silence AIS-related alarms.
VECTOR TRUE/REL: Alternately display true and relative speed and course
vector.
LOST TARGET: Erase AIS lost target marks. (ARPA lost target mark is also
erased.)

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Note 1:A single beep is produced to signify that the radar has accepted your
command. Two beeps sound in case of incorrect key operation.
Note 2:The key labels AIS MENU and AIS DATA provided with the RP-340
should be attached to the radar control head.
1.3 Display Modes
The RP-340 has three display modes: Radar, Video Plotter and Radar/Video
Plotter (Combination). Use the [VIDEO PLOT] key to choose a display, in the
sequence shown in the illustration below. (When the video plotter mode is
displayed more than five seconds, the radar automatically goes into standby.)
Radar Display Radar/Video Plotter
Display (Combination)* Video Plotter
Display*
* Displayed when 4 SHIPS TYPE is set to
OTHERS on INITIAL SETTING 4 menu.
Press
[VIDEO
PLOT]
key
Press
[VIDEO
PLOT]
key
Press
[VIDEO
PLOT]
key
Display modes
Note 1: A display cannot be selected when a menu is open. Close the menu
(with the [NAV MENU] key) to choose a display.
Note 2: The video plotter feature is not available when the radar map function is
active(“MAP” appears at the right side of screen). Touse the video
plotter feature, press the [VIDEO PLOT] key to choose the Radar/Video
Plotter or Video Plotter display (“MAP” disappears).
Note 3: Only the radar display is available on the IMO type radar.

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Sample video plotter display
10
011
35°20.370 N
141°18.300 E
35°20.360 N
141°18.770 E
12/
3.458NM
179.9°T
NORTH UP, TM
2
+Data, Menu
Display
NM
Nav Line
Planned
Route
Own Ship
Marker
Range
Cursor
Position
Cursor
Position
Arrival
Alarm
Range
Grid
Display
Mode
Range and
Bearing
to Cursor
Coastline
Prohibited
Area
Mark
Date, Time
AIS Target
Symbol
Track
Message Area
(AIS-related
messages, etc.)
AISD
AIS Display Mode
Waypoint
OS
[GP]
+
2002/12/19 13:28 UTC
WPT 0.0 NM
0.0°TRU
Rng, brg to WPT
Video plotter display
1.4 Presentation Modes
The RP-340 has five presentation modes: North-up, Course-up, Head-up,
Head-up TB (True Bearing), North-up TM (True Motion). Use the [MODE] key to
choose a mode.
Note 1: Chart data is not displayed on the HEAD UP and HEAD UP TB modes.
Note 2: The screen may flash when using the HEAD UP and HEAD UP TB
mode. This occurs whenever the heading is changed one degree or
more.
Automatic resetting of own ship mark in true motion mode
In the true motion mode, the own ship mark is automatically returned sternward
75% from the screen center when it reaches a location 75% of the display range.

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2 RADAR MAP
A radar map is a combination of map lines and symbols whereby the user can
define and input the navigation data, route planning and monitoring data.
The radar map has the capacity of 1,500 points of marks and lines. The map
data can be memorized to facilitate repeated use on a routine navigation area.
The user can create a radar map on-real time while using the radar for
navigation or at leisure time at anchor or while the radar is not being used. Place
of a map can be made for any waterways apart from the actual own ship
location.
Note: Own ship position display requires an input from radionavigational
equipment (such as a GPS receiver) in accordance with the format as
defined by IEC 61162-1.

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2.1 Making a Radar Map
The radar map feature is available with the R-type radar. All radar map functions
are accessed from the radar display. Press the [VIDEO PLOT] key several times
to choose the radar display. Then, follow the procedures in this section to create
a radar map.
2.1.1 Turning on the radar map feature
1. Press the [NAV MENU] key to show the NAV INFORMATION 1 menu.
[NAV INFORMATION 1]
1 [RADAR MAP]
2 SELECT NAVAID
GPS+LC/
DEAD RECKONING/AIS
3 OWN SHIP POSN
OFF/L/L
4 POSN
00
° 00.000 N/S
000
° 00.000 E/W
5 + CURSOR DATA
OFF/L/L
6 WPT DATA
OFF/REL/TRUE
7 [WAY POINT]
8 [NAV LINE]
9 WIND DATA
OFF/ON
0 [NAV INFORMATION 2]
Nav information 1 menu

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2. Press the [1] key to show the RADAR MAP menu.
Number of current used mark/line
(Max. 1500 points)
[RADAR MAP]
1 [NAV INFORMATION 1]
2MAP
OFF/ON
3 NAV DATA POSN
4 ALIGN + CURSOR
OFF/ON
5 MARK ENTRY MODE
CURSOR/L/L/OWN SHIP POSN
6 ERASE MARK
OFF/AREA/ALL
MEMORY IN USE
MARK = 1000
Radar map menu
3. Press the [2] key twice to set MAP to ON, and then press the [ENTER] key.
“MAP” appears at the right side of screen.
4. Press the [NAV MENU] key to close the menu.
2.1.2 Entering marks/lines
Choosing mark entry method
1. Press the [NAV MENU] and [1] keys to show the RADAR MAP menu.
2. Press the [5] key to choose CURSOR, L/L or OWN SHIP POSN as
appropriate.
CURSOR: Enters mark/line at the position selected by cursor.
L/L: Enters mark/line at the latitude and longitude position
entered manually.
OWN SHIP POSN: Enters mark/line at the own ships position.
3. Press the [ENTER] key.
4. Press the [NAV MENU] key to close the menu.

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Entering marks/lines at cursor or own ship position
1. Set the mark entry method to “CURSOR or “OWN SHIP POSN” as
appropriate, following “Choosing mark entry method” on page 7.
2. Press the [MARK] key to show ENTER MARK menu.
[ENTER MARK]
MARK 01
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 NAV LINE
17 COAST LINE
18 CONTOUR LINE
19 PROHIBITED AREAS
20 CABLE
21 LINE CHANGE
22 MARK CANCEL
Enter mark menu
3. For entry at own ship’s position, enter mark number to choose desired
mark, followed by the [ENTER] key. The chosen mark appears at own ship
position.
4. For entry by cursor, operate the trackball to place the cursor on the position
desired for the mark. Enter mark number to choose desired mark and then
press the [ENTER] key. The chosen mark appears at the cursor position.
5. To inscribe a line, first set the mark entry method to “cursor,” following
“Choosing mark entry method” on page 7.) Then, do the following:
a) Use the trackball to place the cursor on the starting point of the line.
b) Enter desired line number with the numeric keys and press the [ENTER]
key.
c) Use the trackball to place the cursor on a next point of the line and then
press the [ENTER] key.
d) Repeat c) to continue drawing the line.
6. To escape the mark entry mode, press the [MARK] key.

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Entering marks by manual input of latitude and longitude position
1. Set the mark entry method to “L/L,” following “Choosing mark entry method”
on page 7.
2. Press the [MARK] key to open the MARK menu.
00 ° 00.000 N/S
5 - N 6 - S
0 ° 00.000 E/W
7 - E 8 - W
Enter L/L position here
[ENTER MARK]
MARK NO.
01
02
Enter mark menu (entry by L/L position)
3. Enter latitude with the numeric keys and then press the [ENTER] key. To
change polarity, press [5] for North; [6] for South.
4. Enter longitude and then press the [ENTER] key. To change polarity, press [7]
for East; [8] for West.
5. Enter mark number to choose desired mark.
6. Press the [ENTER] key.
7. To escape from the mark entry mode, press the [MARK] key.
Line change feature
The line change feature allows you to change line type or continue drawing the
same line type at a different location. For example, you may want to quit making
nav lines and start making a coastline.
1. Press the [MARK] key to open the ENTER MARK menu.
2. Inscribe a line as mentioned in the paragraph above.
3. Press the [2] and [1] keys to choose LINE CHANGE and then press the
[ENTER] key.
4. Enter new line type number.
5. Use the trackball to place the cursor at the beginning point for the line and
then press the [ENTER] key.
6. Use the trackball to place the cursor at the next line point and then press the
[ENTER] key.
7. Repeat step 6 to continue drawing the line.
8. Press the [MARK] key to close the menu.

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2.2 Erasing Contents of the Radar Map
A total of 1,500 points may be used to inscribe lines and marks. When this
amount is exceeded, no more marks or lines may be entered unless you
unnecessary marks or lines in order to enter new ones. The number of mark/line
memory points used appears at the bottom of the RADAR MAP menu (see page
7), next to “MEMORY IN USE.”
2.2.1 Erasing individual marks/lines
1. Choose CURSOR from the MARK ENTRY MODE on the RADAR MAP
menu.
2. Press the [MARK] key to show the ENTER MARK menu.
3. Press the [2] key twice to choose MARK CANCEL.
4. Operate the trackball to place the cursor on the mark or line point you want
to erase.
Note: When erasing a line, the cursor location determines how the line will
be processed. Place the cursor on the starting or ending point of a
line to erase a single line. To erase two lines connected to a point,
place the cursor at the connecting point between the lines.
Connecting point
Erased line
Starting/ending point
Erased line
5. Press the [ENTER] key.

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2.2.2 Erasing all marks/lines on the screen
You can erase all marks/lines displayed on the screen as follows:
1. Press the [NAV MENU] and [1] keys to show the RADAR MAP menu.
2. Press the [6] key several times to choose AREA or ALL.
AREA: Erases all marks/lines within a square which is 20% larger than the
effective radar display.
ALL: Erases all marks/lines which you have entered.
3. Press the [ENTER] key.
4. Press the [NAV MENU] key to close the menu.
About mark and line storage
Marks and lines are stored in a memory device on the RP Board and are backed
up with a battery. When the voltage of the battery is low, all marks and lines are
erased. After changing the battery, reenter the marks/lines if necessary.

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2.3 Position and Bearing Correction
2.3.1 Radar map correction
When there is positional error between the radar screen and marks/lines, do the
following to correct it.
1. Press the [CHART ALIGN] key. “MAN ALIGN” appears at the right side of
screen.
2. Operate the trackball to align the radar screen and radar map.
3. Press the [CHART ALIGN] key again. “MAN ALIGNED” replaces “MAN
ALIGN”.
2.3.2 Cursor data correction
You can correct cursor L/L position data as below.
1. Press the [NAV MENU] and [1] keys to show the RADAR MAP menu.
2. Press the [4] key twice to choose ON from ALIGN +CURSOR and then press
the [ENTER] key. “M. AL” (Manual Aligned) appears next to cursor position in
the text area. (To remove the correction, choose OFF. If you are using the
AIS function, choose ON.)
3. Press the [NAV MENU] key to close the menu.
2.3.3 Releasing the radar map correction
1. Press the [NAV MENU] and [1] keys to show the RADAR MAP menu.
2. Press the [3] key to choose NAV DATA POSN.
3. Press the [ENTER] key. The correction is released and “MAN ALIGNED”
disappears.
4. Press the [NAV MENU] key to close the menu.

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3 VIDEO PLOTTER
The video plotter function is available only with the R-type radar.
3.1 Chart Cards
CAUTION
Handle chart cards and memory cards
with care.
Keep cards away from direct sunlight,
heat sources, and active gases.
Keep cards away from water and
chemicals.
Keep the connector free foreign
material.
Do not drop the cards.
Chart cards are intended as an aid to
navigation. The navigator has the
responsibility to check all aids available
to confirm position.
3.1.1 Displaying a chart
To display a chart;
1. Insert a chart card in left side slot of the two chart card drives.
Display unit
Eject button
for right card
drive
Eject button
for left card drive
Card Drive
Right: RAM card
Left: Chart card
Card slot location
2. Press the [POWER] button to turn the power on.
3. Choose the video plotter display (NU, CM or TM) or radar/video plotter
display with the [VIDEO PLOT] key to show the chart.
When a chart card is inserted after turning the power on, press the [RANGE+] or
[RANGE-] key to change the range to display the chart.

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3.1.2 Chart position correction
There may be a case where the radar picture does not match the chart overlay.
This is due to an error in the position fixing system (GPS, Loran, etc.) or the
different coordinates between the position fixing system and the radar. In this
case, align the chart with the radar image as below.
Note: Track is neither recorded nor displayed while “MAN ALIGN” is displayed.
1. Press the [CHART ALIGN] key. “MAN ALIGN” appears at right side of the
screen.
2. Rotate the trackball to shift the chart (or own ship) to the correct position.
3. Press the [CHART ALIGN] key. “MAN ALIGN” is replaced with “MAN
ALIGNED”.
3.1.3 Canceling chart correction
1. Press the [NAV MENU] and [0] keys to show the VIDEO PLOTTER 2 menu.
[VIDEO PLOTTER 2]
1 [VIDEO PLOTTER 1]
2 NAV DATA POSN
3 ALIGN + CURSOR
OFF/ON
4
5 MARK ENTER MODE
CURSOR/L/L/OWN SHIP POSN
Video plotter 2 menu
2. Press the [2] key to display NAV DATA POSN in reverse video.
3. Press the [ENTER] key. MAN ALIGNED disappears from the screen.
4. Press the [NAV MENU] key to close the menu.
3.1.4 Correcting cursor data
Cursor position data can be corrected as follows:
1. Press the [NAV MENU] and [0] keys to show the VIDEO PLOTTER 2 menu.
2. Press the [3] key to choose OFF (no correction added) or ON (correction
added) from ALIGN +CURSOR.
3. Press the [ENTER] key.
4. Press the [NAV MENU] key to close the menu.
Note: When using AIS choose ON.