18X4C_19X4C_GD1920C_Operator's_Manual_K1.pdf

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

General

• This manual has been authored with simplified grammar, to meet the needs of international users.

• The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual.

Wrong operation 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 equipment 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.

• “C- MAP” means “C-MAP by Jeppesen” in this manual.

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.

In the European Union

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.

In the USA

The Mobius loop symbol (three chasing arrows) indicates that Ni-Cd 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 recycling symbols in the future.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Turn off the power immediately if water leaks into the equipment or the equip-ment is emitting smoke or fire.

Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock.

Use the proper fuse.

Fuse rating is shown on the power cable.

Use of a wrong fuse can result in damage to the equipment.

Keep heater away from equipment.

Heat can alter equipment shape and melt the power cord, which can cause fire or electrical shock.

A warning label is attached to the equipment. Do not remove the label.

If the label is missing or damaged, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.

Name: Warning Label (1) Type: 86-003-1011-0 Code No.: 100-236-230

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 trans-mitting antenna at a close distance.

Distances at which RF radiation levels of 100 and 10 W/m2 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.

MODEL

Distance to

100 W/m2 point

Distance to 10 W/m2 point

MODEL

1834C

Nil Worst case

1.50 m

MODEL

1934C

MODEL

1944C

Worst case

1.70 m

Nil Worst case

1.20 m

MODEL

1954C

0.20 m Worst case 2.00 m

Worst case 1.40 m

XN-12A

XN-13A

MODEL

1824C Nil Worst case

0.70 m

Warning Label

Worst case

0.10 m

MODEL

1964C

XN-12A

XN-13A

0.50 m

0.40 m

Worst case 5.40 m

Worst case 3.60 m

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ...................................................................................................... viii SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS .............................................................................. x

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW .......................................................................1-1

1.1 Operating Controls .............................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Inserting a Chart Card........................................................................................................1-3

1.3 Turning the Unit On/Off ......................................................................................................1-4

1.4 Display Brilliance, Panel Brilliance, Hue.............................................................................1-5

1.4.1 Display brilliance, panel brilliance ..........................................................................1-5

1.4.2 Hue ........................................................................................................................1-6

1.5 Selecting a Display.............................................................................................................1-7

1.5.1 Display modes .......................................................................................................1-7

1.5.2 Selecting a display .................................................................................................1-8

1.5.3 Switching control in combination and overlay screens ...........................................1-9

1.5.4 Selecting image source........................................................................................1-10

1.6 Trackball, Cursor..............................................................................................................1-11

1.7 Entering the MOB Mark, Setting MOB as Destination......................................................1-12

1.8 Data Boxes.......................................................................................................................1-13

1.8.1 Showing, hiding data boxes with soft key.............................................................1-13

1.8.2 Rearranging data boxes.......................................................................................1-13

1.8.3 Temporarily erasing a data box ............................................................................1-13

1.9 Function Keys ..................................................................................................................1-14

1.10 Simulation Display............................................................................................................1-15

2. RADAR OPERATION ..................................................................................2-1

2.1 Radar Display.....................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Transmitting, Stand-by .......................................................................................................2-1

2.3 Tuning ................................................................................................................................2-2

2.4 Adjusting the Gain..............................................................................................................2-2

2.5 Reducing Sea Clutter .........................................................................................................2-3

2.5.1 How the A/C SEA works.........................................................................................2-3

2.5.2 Adjusting the A/C SEA ...........................................................................................2-4

2.6 Reducing Precipitation Clutter............................................................................................2-4

2.6.1 Adjusting the A/C RAIN..........................................................................................2-4

2.7 Range Scale ......................................................................................................................2-5

2.8 Pulselength ........................................................................................................................2-5

2.9 Presentation Mode .............................................................................................................2-6

2.9.1 Selecting a presentation mode...............................................................................2-6

2.9.2 Description of presentation modes.........................................................................2-7

2.10 Measuring the Range.........................................................................................................2-8

2.10.1 Measuring range by range rings ............................................................................2-8

2.10.2 Measuring range by cursor ....................................................................................2-8

2.10.3 Measuring range by VRM ......................................................................................2-9

2.10.4 Various VRM operations..........................................................................................2-9

2.11 Measuring the Bearing .....................................................................................................2-10

2.11.1 Measuring bearing by cursor................................................................................2-10

2.11.2 Measuring bearing by EBL...................................................................................2-10

2.11.3 Various EBL operations .........................................................................................2-10 iv

2.12 Erasing the Heading Line, North Marker.......................................................................... 2-11

2.13 Reducing Noise Interference............................................................................................ 2-11

2.14 Rejecting Radar Interference ........................................................................................... 2-11

2.15 Zoom................................................................................................................................2-12

2.15.1 Zooming radar targets..........................................................................................2-12

2.15.2 Zooming ARP, TTM targets ..................................................................................2-13

2.16 Shifting the Picture...........................................................................................................2-14

2.16.1 Manual shift..........................................................................................................2-14

2.16.2 Automatic shift .....................................................................................................2-14

2.17 Using the Offset EBL .......................................................................................................2-15

2.17.1 Predicting collision course ...................................................................................2-15

2.17.2 Measuring range & bearing between two targets.................................................2-16

2.18 Echo Trails .......................................................................................................................2-17

2.18.1 Trail time ..............................................................................................................2-17

2.18.2 Starting echo trails ...............................................................................................2-18

2.18.3 Trail gradation ......................................................................................................2-18

2.18.4 Trail color .............................................................................................................2-18

2.18.5 Echo trail mode....................................................................................................2-19

2.19 Echo Stretch ....................................................................................................................2-19

2.20 Echo Averaging................................................................................................................2-20

2.21 Outputting TLL Data.........................................................................................................2-21

2.22 Guard Alarm.....................................................................................................................2-22

2.22.1 Setting a guard alarm zone..................................................................................2-22

2.22.2 When the alarm is violated… ...............................................................................2-23

2.22.3 Cancelling the guard alarm ..................................................................................2-23

2.23 Watchman........................................................................................................................2-23

2.23.1 How watchman works ..........................................................................................2-23

2.23.2 Turning on/off watchman......................................................................................2-23

2.23.3 Setting watchman stand-by interval .....................................................................2-24

2.24 Suppressing Second-trace Echoes..................................................................................2-24

2.25 Waypoint Marker ..............................................................................................................2-25

2.26 ARP, TTM Operation ........................................................................................................2-26

2.26.1 Activating/deactivating ARP, TTM ........................................................................2-27

2.26.2 Acquiring and tracking targets (ARP)...................................................................2-27

2.26.3 Displaying target number (ARP, TTM)..................................................................2-29

2.26.4 Terminating tracking of ARP targets.....................................................................2-29

2.26.5 Setting vector attributes (ARP) ............................................................................2-30

2.26.6 Displaying past position (ARP).............................................................................2-31

2.26.7 ARP, TTM target data...........................................................................................2-31

2.26.8 CPA/TCPA alarm (ARP) .......................................................................................2-32

2.26.9 Lost target alarm (ARP) .......................................................................................2-33

2.27 Interpreting the Radar Display .........................................................................................2-34

2.27.1 False echoes .......................................................................................................2-34

2.27.2 SART (Search and Rescue Transponder)............................................................2-35

2.27.3 Racon (Radar Beacon) ........................................................................................2-36

3. PLOTTER OPERATION .............................................................................. 3-1

3.1 Plotter Displays ..................................................................................................................3-1

3.1.1 Full-screen plotter display ......................................................................................3-1

3.1.2 Nav graphic display................................................................................................3-3

3.1.3 Highway display .....................................................................................................3-6

3.1.4 Nav data display ....................................................................................................3-7

3.2 Presentation Mode.............................................................................................................3-8

3.3 Shifting the Display ............................................................................................................3-9

3.4 Chart Scale ........................................................................................................................3-9 v

3.5 Chart Cards ........................................................................................................................ 3-9

3.5.1 Chart card overview......................................................................................... 3-9

3.5.2 Indices and chart enlargement....................................................................... 3-10

3.5.3 Navionics charts .............................................................................................3-11

3.5.4 C-MAP by Jeppesen charts ........................................................................... 3-14

3.6 Working with Track ........................................................................................................... 3-18

3.6.1 Displaying track ............................................................................................. 3-18

3.6.2 Stopping, restarting plotting of own ship track ............................................... 3-19

3.6.3 Changing track color ...................................................................................... 3-19

3.6.4 Track plotting method and interval for own ship track.................................... 3-20

3.6.5 Changing own ship track/mark distribution setting......................................... 3-21

3.6.6 Erasing track.................................................................................................. 3-22

3.7 Marks, Lines ..................................................................................................................... 3-23

3.7.1 Entering a mark, line...................................................................................... 3-23

3.7.2 Changing mark attributes............................................................................... 3-24

3.7.3 Selecting line type.......................................................................................... 3-24

3.7.4 Erasing marks, lines....................................................................................... 3-25

3.8 Waypoints......................................................................................................................... 3-26

3.8.1 Entering waypoints......................................................................................... 3-26

3.8.2 Editing waypoint data..................................................................................... 3-29

3.8.3 Erasing waypoints.......................................................................................... 3-30

3.8.4 Changing waypoint mark size (Navionics GOLD).......................................... 3-31

3.8.5 Searching waypoints...................................................................................... 3-32

3.9 Routes .............................................................................................................................. 3-33

3.9.1 Creating routes .............................................................................................. 3-33

3.9.2 Connecting routes.......................................................................................... 3-36

3.9.3 Inserting waypoints ........................................................................................ 3-37

3.9.4 Removing waypoints from a route ................................................................. 3-38

3.9.5 Erasing routes................................................................................................ 3-39

3.10 Navigation ........................................................................................................................ 3-39

3.10.1 Navigating to a “quick point” .......................................................................... 3-39

3.10.2 Navigating to waypoints ................................................................................. 3-40

3.10.3 Navigating to ports, port services (NavChart only) ........................................ 3-41

3.10.4 Following a route ........................................................................................... 3-43

3.10.5 Cancelling route navigtion.............................................................................. 3-46

3.11 Alarms .............................................................................................................................. 3-47

3.11.1 Audio alarm on/off.......................................................................................... 3-47

3.11.2 Arrival alarm................................................................................................... 3-48

3.11.3 Anchor watch alarm ....................................................................................... 3-49

3.11.4 XTE (Cross-Track Error) alarm ...................................................................... 3-50

3.11.5 Speed alarm................................................................................................... 3-50

3.11.6 Proximity alarm .............................................................................................. 3-51

3.11.7 Trip alarm....................................................................................................... 3-51

3.11.8 Grounding alarm (C-MAP by Jeppesen specification).................................... 3-52

3.11.9 Alarm information........................................................................................... 3-53

3.12 Resetting Trip Distance .................................................................................................... 3-55

4. VIDEO SOUNDER OPERATION.................................................................4-1

4.1 Sounder Displays ............................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.1 Selecting a sounder display............................................................................. 4-1

4.1.2 Description of sounder displays....................................................................... 4-2

4.1.3 Selecting screen split method in combination displays.................................... 4-6

4.2 Automatic Sounder Operation ............................................................................................ 4-6

4.2.1 How the automatic sounder works................................................................... 4-6

4.2.2 Types of automatic sounder modes................................................................. 4-6

4.2.3 How to enable automatic sounder operation ................................................... 4-7 vi

4.3 Manual Sounder Operation................................................................................................4-7

4.3.1 Selecting the manual mode ...................................................................................4-7

4.3.2 Selecting display range..........................................................................................4-7

4.3.3 Adjusting the gain ..................................................................................................4-8

4.3.4 Shifting the range...................................................................................................4-8

4.4 Measuring Depth, Time......................................................................................................4-9

4.5 Reducing Interference........................................................................................................4-9

4.6 Reducing Low Level Noise ..............................................................................................4-10

4.7 Erasing Weak Echoes...................................................................................................... 4-11

4.8 White Marker....................................................................................................................4-12

4.9 Picture Advance Speed....................................................................................................4-12

4.9.1 Advancement independent of ship’s speed .........................................................4-12

4.9.2 Advancement synchronized with ship’s speed.....................................................4-13

4.10 Display Colors..................................................................................................................4-14

4.11 Alarms..............................................................................................................................4-15

4.11.1 Audio alarm on/off................................................................................................4-15

4.11.2 Bottom alarm .......................................................................................................4-16

4.11.3 Fish alarm ............................................................................................................4-16

4.11.4 Fish alarm (B/L) ...................................................................................................4-17

4.11.5 Water temperature alarm .....................................................................................4-17

4.11.6 When an alarm setting is violated... .....................................................................4-18

4.12 Water Temperature Graph ...............................................................................................4-19

4.13 Changing Pulse Repetition Rate ......................................................................................4-19

4.14 Saving Sounder Picture to an SD Card............................................................................4-19

4.15 Interpreting the Sounder Display......................................................................................4-20

4.15.1 Zero line...............................................................................................................4-20

4.15.2 Bottom echo.........................................................................................................4-20

4.15.3 Fish school echoes ..............................................................................................4-21

4.15.4 Surface noise/Aeration.........................................................................................4-21

5. AIS OPERATION ......................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Turning AIS Feature On/Off ...............................................................................................5-1

5.2 AIS Symbols ......................................................................................................................5-3

5.3 Setting Number of AIS Targets to Display ..........................................................................5-3

5.4 Activating Targets...............................................................................................................5-4

5.5 Displaying Target Data .......................................................................................................5-4

5.6 Lost Target .........................................................................................................................5-5

5.7 Setting CPA and TCPA.......................................................................................................5-5

5.8 Proximity Alarm..................................................................................................................5-6

5.9 Showing, Hiding AIS Target Tracks ....................................................................................5-7

5.10 Choosing Vector Time........................................................................................................5-7

5.11 Displaying Past Positions of AIS Targets............................................................................5-8

6. DATA TRANSFER ....................................................................................... 6-1

6.1 Memory Card Operations...................................................................................................6-1

6.1.1 Deleting all data (other than chart data) from memory cards .................................6-1

6.1.2 Saving data to a memory card ...............................................................................6-2

6.1.3 Playing back data from a memory card..................................................................6-2

6.2 Uploading, Downloading Data............................................................................................6-4

6.2.1 Setting communication software on the PC ...........................................................6-4

6.2.2 Uploading or downloading data..............................................................................6-4

6.3 Loading Waypoint Data from Yeoman................................................................................6-7

6.4 Receiving Data Via Network Equipment ............................................................................6-8

6.5 Outputting Data Through the Network................................................................................6-9 vii

7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT .......................................................................7-1

7.1 General Setup .................................................................................................................... 7-1

7.2 Radar Setup ....................................................................................................................... 7-4

7.2.1 Radar display setup ......................................................................................... 7-4

7.2.2 Radar range setup ........................................................................................... 7-7

7.2.3 Function key setup........................................................................................... 7-8

7.3 Plotter Setup..................................................................................................................... 7-10

7.3.1 Navigation options ......................................................................................... 7-10

7.3.2 Function key setup..........................................................................................7-11

7.4 Chart Setup ...................................................................................................................... 7-13

7.4.1 Chart offset .................................................................................................... 7-13

7.4.2 Navionics GOLD chart attributes ................................................................... 7-14

7.4.3 C-MAP by Jeppesen chart attributes ............................................................. 7-15

7.5 Data Boxes Setup ............................................................................................................ 7-20

7.6 Hot Page Setup ................................................................................................................ 7-21

7.7 Navigator Setup................................................................................................................ 7-22

7.7.1 Navigation data source .................................................................................. 7-22

7.7.2 FURUNO BB GPS receiver setup.................................................................. 7-24

7.7.3 TD display setup ............................................................................................ 7-27

7.8 Nav Data Display Setup ................................................................................................... 7-29

7.9 Sounder Setup ................................................................................................................. 7-30

7.9.1 System setup ................................................................................................. 7-30

7.9.2 Sensor setup.................................................................................................. 7-33

7.9.3 Sounding range, zoom range, bottom lock range.......................................... 7-34

7.9.4 Function key setup......................................................................................... 7-35

7.10 Nav Graphic Display Setup .............................................................................................. 7-37

8. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................8-1

8.1 Preventive Maintenance..................................................................................................... 8-2

8.2 Replacement of Battery on Circuit Board ........................................................................... 8-3

8.3 Replacement of Fuse ......................................................................................................... 8-3

8.4 Replacing the Magnetron ................................................................................................... 8-4

8.5 Replacing the Synchro Belt (1824C only) .......................................................................... 8-4

8.6 Trackball Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 8-4

8.7 Simple Troubleshooting...................................................................................................... 8-5

8.7.1 General ............................................................................................................ 8-5

8.7.2 Radar ............................................................................................................... 8-5

8.7.3 Plotter .............................................................................................................. 8-6

8.7.4 Sounder ........................................................................................................... 8-7

8.8 Diagnostics......................................................................................................................... 8-8

8.8.1 Memory I/O test ............................................................................................... 8-8

8.8.2 Test pattern .....................................................................................................8-11

8.8.3 Keyboard ....................................................................................................... 8-12

8.9 GPS Status Display .......................................................................................................... 8-13

8.10 Clearing Memories ........................................................................................................... 8-14

8.11 Error Messages ................................................................................................................ 8-15

APPENDIX ......................................................................................................AP-1 Menu Overview .........................................................................................................................AP-1 Geodetic Chart List .................................................................................................................AP-10 Icons ........................................................................................................................................AP-11

SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................... SP-1 INDEX............................................................................................................... IN-1 viii

FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of the Model 18x4C/19x4C Series Marine Radar, GD-1920C Color Video Plotter FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the Model 18x4C/19x4C Series Marine Radar, GD-1920C Color Video Plotter. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.

Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality and reliability throughout the world. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

Your equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless properly installed and maintained. Please carefully read and follow the operation and maintenance procedures set forth in this manual.

We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO.

Features The 18x4C/19x4C Radar Series and the GD-1920C Video Plotter work within our network system called the “NavNet.” Each product has an IP address to communicate with NavNet compatible products within the network, using TCP/IP protocol through an Ethernet 10BASE-T network.

The main features are as follows:

• This NavNet series consists of the following models:

Model Output Range Radar antenna size, type, rotation speed

Marine Radar Model 1824C 2.2 kW 24 nm 46 cm, radome, 24/30 rpm (auto-switching)

Marine Radar Model 1834C 4 kW 36 nm 60 cm, radome, 24 rpm

Marine Radar Model 1934C 4 kW 48 nm 3.5 ft, open, 24 rpm

Marine Radar Model 1944C 6 kW 64 nm 4 ft, open, 24 rpm

Marine Radar Model 1954C 12 kW

Marine Radar Model 1964C 25 kW 72 nm

4/6 ft, open, 24 rpm (4 or 6 ft), 48 rpm (4 ft only)

Color Video Plotter GD-1920C — — —

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• Bright 10.4” screen visible even under direct sunlight.

• User friendly operation with combination of discrete keys, soft keys, alphanumeric keys and Trackball.

• Accepts the following SD chart cards: NAVIONICS GOLD or C-MAP NT+/, NT MAX charts, depending on specification. All names mentioned above are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

• Fast chart redraw.

• Built-in NavNet interface circuit board.

• Video input (video recorder, CCD device, etc.) available with installation of optional PIP Board.

• Highly accurate, WAAS-capable 12-channel FURUNO BB GPS Receiver GP-320B/330B and Weather Station WS-200 optionally available. (Hereafer these models are collectively referred to as FURUNO BB GPS receiver.)

• User programmable function keys.

• Video sounder picture available with connection of the optional Network Sounder ETR-6/10N or ETR-30N.

• The optional facsimile receiver FAX-30 receives facsimile pictures and navtex messages transmitted from facsimile and navtex stations.

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

All NavNet products incorporate a “network circuit board” to integrate each NavNet product on board through an optional LAN cable (Ethernet 10BASE-T). Each NavNet product is assigned an IP address to enable transfer of images between other NavNet products. For example, video plotter pictures can be transferred to a radar and vice versa. Pictures received via the NavNet may be adjusted at the receiving end.

The number of display units which may be installed depends on the number of network sounder connected. For a system incorporating three or more products, a “hub” is required to process data.

For one network sounder: one radar and three plotters, or four plotters For two network sounder: one radar and two plotters, or four plotters

Note: NavNet2 equipment cannot be connected to initial version NavNet equipment.

NavNet system (Model 1824C/1834C/1934C/1944C/1954C/1964C)

External buzzer

PC

Heading sensor

Rectifier

RU-3423

Echo sounder Navigator

GPS Receiver

GP-320B/330B

OR

Weather Station

WS-200

12 - 24 VDC*

Network Sounder

ETR-6/10N

ETR-30N

Other NavNet unit (GD-1920C, etc.)

Antenna Unit

MODEL

1834C

MODEL

1934C

MODEL

1944C

Display unit

RDP-149

100/110/115/220/230 VAC

1φ, 50/60 Hz*

VGA monitor Remote display Video equipment

MODEL

1954C

Power Supply Unit

PSU-005

(MODEL 1954C)

Power Supply Unit

PSU-008

(MODEL 1964C)

*: The power for the power supply unit and display unit must be drawn from the same power source.

Facsimile Receiver

FAX-30

MODEL1824C

ARPA

ARP-11

(Built-in)

: Standard : Option : Local supply

MODEL

1964C

AIS transponder AIS Interface

IF-1500AIS*

* No longer reqired for VX2 with latest software

HUB

FA-30

AIS RECEIVER

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Single-unit NavNet system (GD-1920C)

Network Sounder

ETR-6/10N

ETR-30N

GPS Receiver GP-320B/330B or

Weather Station WS-200

12 - 24 VDC

Other NavNet Unit (Model 1834C, etc.)

Display unit

RDP-149

100/110/115/220/230 VAC

1φ, 50/60 Hz

External buzzer

Echo sounder Navigator

Rectifier

PR-62

VGA monitor Remote display

PC

Video equipment

Facsimile Receiver

FAX-30

ARPA

ARP-11

: Standard : Option : Local supply

AIS transponder AIS Interface Not required*

* Not required for VX2 with latest software

FA-30

AIS RECEIVER

HUB

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Two-unit NavNet system

Radar Antenna Unit, GPS Receiver

GP-320B/330B,

OR

Weather Station WS-200

Radar, plotter data

Radar, plotter data

Radar Antenna Unit, GPS Receiver

GP-320B/330B,

OR

Weather Station WS-200

RADAR

or

PLOTTER

RADAR

or

PLOTTER

Two-unit NavNet system

Three-or-more-unit NavNet system (Max. 4 display units)

HUB

Network Sounder

ETR-6/10N

ETR-30N

(option)

Radar Antenna Unit, GPS Receiver

GP-320B/330B,

OR

Weather Station WS-200

Radar Antenna Unit, GPS Receiver

GP-320B/330B,

OR

Weather Station WS-200

RADAR

or

PLOTTER

RADAR

or

PLOTTER

Sounder data

Radar data Plotter data

Note: The picture disappears 10 seconds after the NavNet cable is disconnected from a "sub" NavNet display unit.

Network Sounder

ETR-6/10N

ETR-30N

(option)

Facsimile Receiver

FAX-30

(option)

Sounder data

Facsimile data

Three-or-more-unit NavNet system

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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

This chapter provides the basic information needed to get you started using your radar, video plotter.

1.1 Operating Controls

Display unit controls

The radar, video plotter, sounder and chart systems are operated with the controls of the display unit. Ten keys are labeled and they provide the function shown on their labels. The five soft keys provide various functions according to current operating mode. The ENTER knob mainly functions to register selections on the menu and adjust the EBL, VRM and gain.

The Trackball’s main function is to move the cursor across the screen. When you correctly execute an operation, the unit generates a beep. Invalid operation causes the unit to emit three beeps.

Trackball* Shifts cursor EBL/VRM and cursor; selects menu items and options.

Displays the mode selection window.

Soft keys

Momentary press:

Registers own ship's position as a waypoint.

Press three seconds:

Marks man overboard position.

Opens/closes the main menu.

Radar: Displays the soft keys for adjustment of gain, A/C SEA and A/C RAIN (FTC in case the the radar source is MODEL 17x4 series).

Sounder: Adjusts gain.

Long press: Turns power off.

Momentary press: Turns the power on;

opens the display for adjustment of brilliance and hue; shows RADAR STBY/TX soft key.

ENTER knob Push: Registers setting.

Rotate: Adjusts, gain, VRM, EBL, etc.;

selects menu items and options. May also be used to enter alphanumeric data.

Clears data; erases selected mark.

Opens/closes the alarm menu.

Shows or hides the soft keys, function keys, nav data alternately.

Chart drive

Selects a range.

EBL

VRM GAIN

ABC

JKL

STU

DEF

MNO

VWX

GHI

PQR

YZ&

9 Enter alphanumeric data.

Displays soft keys for EBL/VRM.

*: When it has been some time since the trackball was last operated, the cursor may not track the movement of the trackball. In this case, move the trackball rapidly and then finely.

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Soft keys

The function of the five soft keys changes according to the operation. Their labels for their current functions are shown on the screen to the left of the keys. To hide or show the soft keys, press the HIDE/SHOW key. Each press of the key shows preset soft keys, user function keys or turns off navigation information (at the top of the screen).

SOFT

KEYS

Display unit

Some soft keys show the current setting of a soft key in reverse video as shown below.

BRIDGE

FISHWP-002

34° 22. 3456'N 359.9°M TRIP NU

080° 22. 3456'E 19.9 kt 99.9 nm

MARK

ENTRY

MODE

NTH UP

NAV

POS

Current option shown in reverse video

Radar Display Plotter Display

16.0nm

D. BOX

ON/OFF

359.9 ˚R 11.70nm

319. 9°M12/

H-UP

3nm

LP TRAIL

RETURN

TRAIL

ON /OFF

TRAIL

TIME

TRAIL

COLOR

GRAD

SINGLE

Radar and plotter displays

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1.2 Inserting a Chart Card

Your unit reads SD cards, in the following formats: Navionics GOLD Chart cards or C-MAP NT+/NT MAX chart cards, depending on the type of display unit you have. Insert the appropriate chart card for your area as follows:

1. Open the chart drive.

Chart drive Display unit

2. Insert chart card label side up prior to turning on the power.

3. Close the lid.

To remove chart card, follow the steps shown below.

1. Press the MENU key to show the menu.

2. Press the SHOW/HIDE soft key.

3. Open the chart drive lid, and then push the card once and then pull it out.

Note 1: Do not remove a card while the chart is being drawn. This may cause the equipment to freeze.

Note 2: Do not insert or remove a card while the power is on. This may cause the equipment to freeze.

Note 3: For multiple display units, do not use the same chart card type in more than one display unit.

Note 4: Remove the card with care; rough handling can damage the card and destroy its contents.

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1.3 Turning the Unit On/Off

Press the POWER/BRILL key to turn the unit on. A beep sounds and then the equipment shows the startup NavNet screen (about 20 seconds), the product information screen, startup test results and chart usage disclaimer. During this period the equipment is inoperative. The startup test checks the ROM, RAM, internal battery and backup data for proper operation, displaying the results for each as OK or NG (No Good). If NG appears an appropriate message appears on the screen. For any NG, try to press any key to go to the chart disclaimer screen, then perform the diagnostic test as shown in the paragraph “8.8 Diagnostics.”

For start up with the radar display, the magnetron takes from one minute and thirty seconds to three minutes (depending on radar model) to warm up before the radar can be operated. The time remaining for warming up of the magnetron is counted down at the center of the display.

You may press any key at the chart disclaimer screen to show the last-used display, or wait several seconds to let the equipment do it for you.

To turn the unit off, press and hold down the POWER/BRILL key until the screen goes off (approx. 3 sec.). To protect the LCD attach the hard cover. Note that the network sounder will be turned off approx. three minutes after turning off the power. This is due to the system’s electrical characteristics.

Note: The first time you turn on the power (or any time the power is applied after a memory reset), you are asked if you want to start the simulation mode, which provides simulated operation of the equipment after the installation mode selection. Push the ENTER knob to start the simulation mode, or press the CLEAR key to start normal operation. For further details about the simulation mode, see the paragraph “1.10 Simulation Display.”

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1.4 Display Brilliance, Panel Brilliance, Hue

You can adjust display brilliance, panel brilliance and hue as shown below.

1.4.1 Display brilliance, panel brilliance

1. Press the POWER/BRILL key momentarily. A set of soft keys for adjustment of brilliance and hue appear.

BRIDGE

FISHWP-002

34° 22. 3456'N 359.9°M TRIP NU

080° 22. 3456'E 19.9 kt 99.9 nm

DISPLAY BRILLIANCE

PANEL

BRILL

HUE

RETURN

BRILL

CONTST

12/

H-UP

3nm

LP 319. 9°M

359.9 ˚R 11.70nm

PANEL

BRILL

HUE

RETURN

RADAR

STBY

Radar Display Plotter Display

DISPLAY BRILLIANCE

BRILL

CONTST

16.0nm DISPLY

BRILL

DISPLY

BRILL

Active soft key is highlighted.

RADAR

STBY

Brilliance adjustment soft keys

2. Press the DISPLY BRILL or PANEL BRILL soft key as appropriate. An adjustment window appears at the bottom of the screen. This window shows the name of the item selected for adjustment plus current brilliance level, by bar graph.

DISPLAY BRILLIANCE

PANEL BRILLIANCE

Display brilliance Panel brilliance

Display brilliance and panel brilliance windows

3. Adjust the ENTER knob, clockwise to raise the setting or counterclockwise to decrease

it. You may also use the soft key pressed at step 2. Eight levels of display brilliance and panel brilliance are available.

4. Hit the RETURN soft key to finish.

Note 1: If the unit is turned off with minimum brilliance, the screen will be dark at the next power-up. Press the POWER/BRILL key consecutively to adjust the brilliance.

Note 2: This equipment does not have a contrast control.

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1.4.2 Hue

You may select the colors for the radar and plotter displays as below.

1. Press the POWER/BRILL key momentarily.

2. Press the HUE soft key to show the hue setting window.

HUE

DAY

NIGHT

TWILIGHT

MANUAL SET

Hue window

3. Operate the Trackball to select hue desired, referring to the table below. MANUAL SET follows the color settings on the CHART DETAILS menu for the plotter and the RADAR DISPLAY SETUP menu for the radar.

Night Day Twilight Characters Red Black Green Radar ring Red Green Green Radar echo Orange Multi Yellow Background Black White Blue Landmass (plotter) Orange* Light-orange* Orange*

* = Beige and light-beige on C-MAP display unit.

4. Hit the RETURN soft key to finish.

Note: When using the overlay screen, the own…