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Page 3 - Pb; IMPORTANT NOTICES; General; Save this manual for future reference.; How to discard this product; In the European Union

i Ni-Cd Pb IMPORTANT NOTICES General • 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 o...

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RADIO FREQ UENCY RADIATION HAZARD The antenna emits electromagneticradio frequency energy which cancan be harmful, particularly to your eyes. Distances at which RFradiation levels of 100W/m 2 and 10W/m 2 exist are shown below. Distance to 100 W/m 2 point Distance to 10 W/m 2 point Nil 1.50m ii

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iii COMPLIANCE WITH R&TTE DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC This radar complies with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. In accordance with Article 6-3 of this directive, FURUNO intends to put this radar on the market of the following countries in EU as well other markets. Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Es...

Page 6 - FOREWORD; iv

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s o n y o u r c h o i c e o f t h eFURUNO MODEL 1832/1932/1942 MarineRadar. We are confident you will see why theFURUNO name has become synonymous withquality and reliability. For over 6 0 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innova-tive an...

Page 7 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; CONFIGURATION OF; How Ships Determined Position Before; Declaration of Conformity

TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ................................... iv SPECIFICATIONS .......................... vi EQUIPMENT LIST ..........................ix CONFIGURATION OF MODEL 1832/1932/1942 ............ xi 1. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ...... 1 1.1 What is Radar? .................................... ...

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INTERFACE IEC 1162(NMEA0183) (Input) Own ship's position: GGA>RMA>RMC>GLL Speed: RMA>RMC>VTG>VHW Heading (True): HDT>HDG*>HDM*>VHW>VHW* Heading (Magnetic): HDM>HDG*>HDT*>VHW>VHW* Course (True): RMA>RMC>VTG Course (Magnetic): VTG>RMA*>RMC* Waypoin...

Page 11 - EQUIPMENT LIST; Complete Set

EQUIPMENT LIST Complete Set MODEL 1832 e m a N e p y T . o N e d o C y t Q s k r a m e R 1 t i n U a n n e t n A 7 5 0 - 1 7 0 0 - B S R 1 2 t i n U y a l p s i D 8 1 1 - P D R 1 3 s l a i r e t a M n o i t a l l a t s n I ) e n o t c e l e s ( 0 0 9 6 1 - 3 0 P C 3 4 8 - 6 8 0 - 0 0 0 t e s 1 m 0 1...

Page 12 - Installation Materials

Installation Materials CP03-169xx (Model 1832) e m a N e p y T . o N e d o C y t Q s k r a m e R 1 m 0 1 e l b a C l a n g i S 0 0 1 - 2 0 0 0 F P L 4 2 B - J M 2 7 9 - 8 3 1 - 0 0 0 1 . e n o t c e l e S . d e t t i f r o t c e n n o C m 5 1 e l b a C l a n g i S 0 5 1 - 2 0 0 0 F P L 4 2 B - J M 0...

Page 13 - Display Unit; Auto Plotter; External Alarm; Antenna Unit; xi

CONFIGURATION OFMODEL 1832/1932/1942 Display Unit RDP-118 Auto Plotter ARP-10 NAV Video Sounder Gyro Gyro Converter AD-100 12-32 VDC (1932/1942) (1832) Remote Display FMD-811 External Alarm Buzzer OP03-21 RectifierPR-62(1832), RU-3423(1932/1942) 115/230 VAC IEC 1162* (In) IEC 1162* (In/Out) Antenna ...

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Page 15 - PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

1 1.1 What is Radar? The term “RADAR” is an acronym meaningRAdio Detection And Ranging. Although thebasic principles of radar were developed dur-ing World War II, echoes as an aid to naviga-tion is not a new development. 1.2 How Ships Determined Position Before Radar Before the invention of radar, w...

Page 16 - Figure 1-1 How radar works

2 A B C D Own ship(radar) D A B C Heading line Targets Own shipin center (A) Bird's eye view of situation (B) Radar picture of (A) Range and bearing of a target, relative to own ship, are readable on the PPI. Figure 1-1 How radar works

Page 17 - Control Description; Figure 2-1 Control panel

3 2. BASIC OPERATION 2.1 Control Description SELECT CANCEL MENU EBL/VRMSELECT EBL/VRM CONTROL ST BY TX GUARD TLL A/C AUTO BRILL POWER ACQ ENTER RANGE GAIN HM-OFF A/C SEA F1 A/C RAIN F2 Brief press:Displays the data of target selected with the cursor.Long press:Terminates plotting of the target selec...

Page 18 - Display Indication and Markers; Figure 2-2 Display indications

4 2.2 Display Indication and Markers HDG 234.5° SP HU . 125 NM . 0625 TRAIL 30M ZOOM ES1 AUTO 25 : 38 G (OUT) IR2 VRM 0.048NM0.100NM 13.5 R ° 0.142NM A/CAUTOEBL345.6 R 23.0 R °° OFFCENTER Tuning indicator (P.6) Echo trail time (P.13) Guard Zone (P.15) Zoom (P.11) Echo Stretch (P.13) EBL2 (P.9) Range...

Page 19 - Figure 2-3 Typical navigation data display

5 2.3 Turning the Radar On/Off Press the [POWER] key to turn the radar on oroff. The control panel lights and a timer displaysthe time remaining for warm up of the magne-tron (the device which produces radar pulses),counting down from 1:30 to 0:01. 2.4 Transmitting After the power is turned on and t...

Page 20 - Selecting the Range; Tips for selecting the range; Adjusting Picture Brilliance; How the A/C SEA control works

6 Note 1: Availability of a particular display item depends on incoming data. Note 2: When Range to Waypoint reaches 0.1 nm, the WPT mark jumps to deadahead even though a difference mayexist between heading and BRG toWPT. Note 3: When cross track error exceeds 1 nm on either side, the XTE mark start...

Page 21 - Adjusting the A/C SEA control; Confirm that the sensitivity is properly ad-; Figure 2-4 How to adjust the A/C SEA control; Tip for adjusting the A/C SEA; Automatic adjustments of A/C SEA

7 Adjusting the A/C SEA control The proper setting of the A/C SEA should besuch that the clutter is broken up into small dots,and small targets become distinguishable. If the control is set too low, targets will be hid-den in the clutter, while if it is set too high, bothsea clutter and targets will...

Page 22 - North Mark; Figure 2-6 Heading line and north mark; Measuring the Range; By range ring; Figure 2-7 Display bottom, showing location

8 2.11 Erasing the Heading Line, North Mark The heading line or north mark (available withgyrocompass connection) may occasionallymask a target. To view the target, you can tem-porarily erase the heading line and north markby pressing and holding down the [GAIN (HMOFF)] control. Release the control ...

Page 23 - Measuring the Bearing; By cursor; Figure 2-9 How to measure bearing by EBL; Note: The bearing readout for the EBL and the; Tips for measuring bearing; Using the Offset EBL; Predicting collision course

9 2.13 Measuring the Bearing There are two ways to measure the bearing to atarget: by the cursor, and by the EBL (ElectronicBearing Line). By cursor Operate the omnipad to bisect the target withthe cursor intersection. The bearing to the tar-get appears at the bottom of the display. By EBL 1. Press ...

Page 24 - Figure 2-10 Predicting collision course by; Measuring range and bearing between; Press the omnipad to place EBL1’s origin; Figure 2-11 Measuring the range and bearing; Picture; Press the omnipad to set cursor where de-; Figure 2-12 Shifting the picture; Cancelling shifted picture

10 VRM1 Offset EBL(EBL1) 6.0 NM2.0 EBL1 origin (initial position of target) Target moved here. EBL1 bearing 70.0° R VRM 6.0 NM VRM1range EBL Figure 2-10 Predicting collision course by using the offset EBL Measuring range and bearing between two targets The procedure which follows shows how tomeasure...

Page 25 - Figure 2-13 Zoom function; Note 1: Zoom is cancelled when range or pre-; Cancelling zoom

11 2.16 Zoom The zoom feature allows you to double the sizeof the area between your vessel and any loca-tion within the current range to take a closerlook at an area of interest. 1. Select location with the cursor. 2. Press and hold down the [F1 (A/C SEA)] control about two seconds if its function i...

Page 26 - Head up; Basic Menu Operation; Press the omnipad to select the item. For; Figure 3-2 Messages for RINGS menu

12 3.2 Selecting the Presentation Mode This radar provides four presentation modes:head-up, course-up, north-up and true motion. 1. Press the [MENU] key. 2. Operate the omnipad to select “MODE”. 3. Press the [ACQ/ENTER] key. With heading sensor connection the displayand the display mode indication a...

Page 27 - True motion; Magnifying Long Range; To turn the echo stretch on or off; Figure 3-3 Echo stretch; Starting echo trail; S e l e c t “ A C T I VAT E ” b y p r e s s i n g t h e; Fixed time trail; When the elapsed time clock counts up to

13 True motion True motion displays own ship and movingobjects in their true motion. 3.3 Magnifying Long Range Echoes (echo stretch) Normally, the reflected echoes from longrange targets appear on the display as weakerand smaller blips even though they are com-pensated by the radar’s internal circui...

Page 28 - Figure 3-6 OTHER MENU; Continuous trail; Table 3-1 Trailing attributes; Item in; Trail Time; Suppressing Radar

14 Figure 3-5 Radar interference Four levels of interference are available, in-cluding off; IR1, IR2, IR3 and OFF. IR3 pro-vides the highest level of rejection. 1. Press the [MENU] key. 2. Select “OTHER MENU” and press the [ACQ/ENTER] key. [ OTHERS ] Select item by omnipad and press ENTER key. ¡ . P...

Page 29 - Selecting Pulsewidth; Selection of guard zone type; In alarm; IN ALARM; Figure 3-7 In and Out alarm; Setting a guard zone; Preparation

15 3. Select “6. IntReject”. 4. Select level desired by operating the omnipad. 5. Press the [ACQ/ENTER] key. 6. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu. IR and level selected appears at the bottomright corner on the display when the interfer-ence rejection circuit is turned on. 3.6 Selecting Pulsewid...

Page 30 - Figure 3-8 How to set the guard zone; Figure 3-9 How watchman works

16 Guard zoneto set * G (IN) (2) Drag cursor to top left corner ofzone and press[GUARD]. Asterisk blinking Drag cursorhere. (1) Mentally create the guard zone to set. G (IN) (3) Drag cursor to bottom right cornerof zone and press[GUARD]. (4) Guard zone completed. G (IN) Guardzone Drag cursorhere. A ...

Page 31 - To turn navigation data on or off; message for Navigation display.; Cancelling watchman; Displaying Navigation Data; Figure 3-10 Typical navigation data display; Waypoint Mark

17 ¡ range, bearing and time-to-go to bothwaypoint selected on the navigator and thecursor ¡ speed. (If the navigation input includes destinationdata, waypoint position is denoted on the ra-dar display by a dashed ring.) To turn navigation data on or off; 1. Press the [MENU] key. 2. Select the “DISP...

Page 32 - OTHER MENU Description; The following summarizes the OTHER MENU.; Item

18 3.10 OTHER MENU Description The following summarizes the OTHER MENU. Table 3-2 OTHER MENU Description Item Description 1. Panel Dimmer Select level of panel backlight. 2. Mark Brill Select brilliance of VRM, EBL, cursor, guard zone and WP marks. 3. HD Mark Select brilliance of heading mark. 4. Ch...

Page 33 - to open the function menu.; Suppressing Noise

19 3.11 Function Keys The function keys (F1 and F2) work like theauto-dialing feature of a telephone, automati-cally executing the function assigned to them.The function can be turned off by pressingappropriate function key again. Default settings F1: Shift (brief press) or Zoom (long press) F2: Rin...

Page 34 - Figure 4-1 Multiple echoes; • when plotted, their movements are usually

20 4. FALSE ECHOES Occasionally false echoes appear on the screenat positions where there is no target. In somecases the effects can be reduced or eliminated.The operator should familiarize himself or her-self with the appearance and effects of thesefalse echoes, so as not to confuse them withechoes...

Page 35 - Figure 4-3 Indirect echoes; Blind and Shadow Sectors; Figure 4-4 Blind and shadow sectors

21 Trueecho Indirectecho Headingline Trueecho Indirectecho Headingline Antenna Directpath Obstruction(mast, funnel.etc.) Indirectpath Target Indirectecho Bridge Directpath Target Indirectpath Ownship Figure 4-3 Indirect echoes 4.4 Blind and Shadow Sectors Funnels, stacks, masts, or derricks in the p...

Page 36 - DANGER; Preventative Maintenance; Table 5-1 Recommended maintenance program

22 This chapter tells you how to keep your radarin good working order. Before reviewing thischapter please read the safety information whichfollows. Turn off the power before performing any maintenance or troubleshooting procedure. DANGER Hazardous voltages can shock, burn or cause death. Only quali...

Page 37 - Table 5-2 Troubleshooting table; • try adjusting the brilliance.

23 5.3 Troubleshooting Table 5-2 contains simple troubleshooting pro-cedures which you can follow to try to restorenormal operation. If you cannot restore normaloperation, do not attempt to check inside anyunit of the radar system. Any repair work is bestleft to a qualified technician. Table 5-2 Tro...

Page 38 - Life Expectancy of; Table 5-3 Life expectancy of magnetrons

24 5.4 Self Test The self test facility checks the keyboard, ROM and RAM for proper operation. 1. Press the [MENU] key. 2. Select “OTHER MENU”. 3. Select “23. Self Test” and press the [ACQ/ ENTER] key. The following display appears. ARP-10 TEST ROM OK 18990871xxRAM OK SPEED OK NAV 0.0KTCOURSE OK 167...

Page 39 - Figure 6-1 Typical antenna unit location; Unpacking the antenna unit; Open the antenna unit packing box care-; Antenna Unit Installation; Siting, handling considerations

25 ¡ The compass safe distance should be ob-served to prevent deviation of the magneticcompass. Model Standard compass Steering compass 1832 0.9 m 0.7 m 1932 1.1 m 0.8 m 1942 1.0 m 0.74 m ¡ Do not paint the radome (Model 1832) orradiator aperture (Model 1932, 1942), toensure proper emission of the r...

Page 40 - Figure 6-2 Antenna unit; Mounting platform; Holes for antenna unit:; Prepare a platform of 5 to 10 millimeters; Figure 6-4 How to fasten the radome base; Wiring and final preparation; Drill a hole of at least 20 millimeters di-

26 Radome cover Figure 6-2 Antenna unit Mounting platform Holes for antenna unit: The mounting surface must be parallel withthe waterline and provided with five holeswhose dimensions are shown in the outlinedrawing attached at the end of this manual. The unit is adjusted so a target echo returnedfro...

Page 41 - Figure 6-6 Signal cable, antenna unit side

27 6. Remove the cable clamping plate by un-fastening four screws and removing a gasket. Shield cover Shield cover Screws 7 pcs. Screws 7 pcs. Screws 6 pcs. Shield cover Screws 4 pcs. Gasket Cable clamping plate Figure 6-5 Antenna unit, inside view 7. Pass the cable through the hole at the bottom of...

Page 42 - Connections

28 Connections Only the signal cable runs from the displayunit to the antenna unit. Make the hole forpassing the cable through the bulkhead or deckat least 20 millimeters diameter. In order tominimize the chance of picking up electricalinterference, avoid where possible routing thesignal cable near ...

Page 43 - Now is the time to fix the radiator to the; Open the antenna housing cover and fix the; Loosely fasten the antenna housing cover.

29 Final preparation 1. Place the antenna housing cover on the housing. Loosely fasten the four fixingbolts on the cover. Fixingholes Scanner housingcover Pinninghole Figure 6-15 Fastening the antenna housing cover 2. Apply grease to the two slot pins. Using a wooden hammer to prevent damage topaint...

Page 44 - Display Unit Installation; Mounting considerations

30 6.2 Display Unit Installation Mounting considerations When selecting a mounting location for thedisplay unit keep in mind the following points. ¡ Even though the display unit is waterproof,it is recommended that the display unitmust be mounted inside an enclosed cabi-net. ¡ Provide adequate space...

Page 45 - Heading Sensor Connection; Input/Output Data List

31 (10m) (5m) Heading Sensor Connection Heading signal can be connected to the“HDG” connector. Type Code no. Remarks MJ-A6SPF0007-100 000-125-237 6P-6P 10m MJ-A6SPF0009-100 000-125-236 w/connector MJ-A6SPF0003-050 000-117-603 w/connector Input/Output Data List Model Connector Name Data Pin In/Out FC...

Page 46 - Tick box; Figure 6-20 Connections on the display unit; CAUTION

32 6.3 Exchange of Fuse for 24/32V Power Supply The power cable comes with a 10A fuse inthe fuse holder. This fuse is for use with a12V DC power supply. For 24V/32V DCpower supply, replace the fuse with the 5Afuse (supplied) and attach 5A label (supplied)to fuse holder. 6.4 Checking the Installation...

Page 47 - Figure 6-21 Installation setup menu; WARNING; Before transmitting the radar make sure; The unit automatically adjusts, displaying; Adjustment messages; Entering antenna height; Operate the omnipad to select antenna

33 ¡ . Nav Talker 2 . Depth Unit 3 . Temp Unit 4 . Hdg Sensor 5 . Key Beep 6 . Ant on Tx 7 . Dead Sector 8 . Tuned/Video 9 . Heading Alignment10. Sweep Timing 11. MBS Adjustment12. Ant Height13. STC Curve14. Ope Mode15. Hours in Use16. Tx Hours Low Mid Hig GPSfa˚FGyro On Stop Std Slave Allm˚CMagnet ...

Page 48 - Figure 6-25 Sweep timing adjustment; Figure 6-26 MBS Adjustment message

34 5. As a final test, move the boat towards a small buoy and confirm that the buoyshows up dead ahead on the radar when itis visually dead ahead. Adjusting sweep timing(Adjustment range:0.000~3.239nm) This adjustment ensures proper radar perfor-mance, especially on short ranges. The radarmeasures t...

Page 49 - Magnetron heater voltage; Connect a multitester, set to 10 V DC range.; Setting a blanking area; Operate the omnipad to enter starting point

35 Magnetron heater voltage Magnetron heater voltage is formed at the MDBoard of the antenna unit and preadjusted atthe factory for use with any length of signalcable. Therefore no adjustment is required.However, verify heater voltage by followingthe procedure below. 1. Turn on the radar (if it is n...

Page 51 - MENU TREE

AP-1 MENU TREE RINGS (Off, 1, 2, 3, max)EBL OFFSET (Off, On)SHIFT (Off, On)ZOOM (Off, On)MODE (HU, CU, NU, TM)DISP DATAECHO TRAIL (Off, On)ECHO STRTCH (Off, ES1, ES2)ARP-10 MENUOTHER MENU 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9. 10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22. 23.24. Panel Dimmer (1, 2, 3, 4)Mark Brill (1, 2, 3, ...

Page 54 - Activating the Auto plotter; controls for proper radar picture.; Operate the omnipad to select the menu; Figure AP-2 ARP Display

AP-4 Activating the Auto plotter To activate the Auto Plotter, follow the stepsshown below: 1. Adjust the GAIN, A/C SEA and A/C RAIN controls for proper radar picture. 2. Press the [MENU] key to open the main menu. 3. Operate the omnipad to select "ARP-10 MENU". 4. Press the [ACQ/ENTER] key....

Page 55 - LARGE CIRCLE; Automatic Acquisition; Deactivating the Auto Plotter; To deactivate the Auto Plotter,; Acquiring targets; Manual Acquisition; by operating the omnipad.

AP-5 LARGE CIRCLE The plot symbol of a target under trackingbecomes twice as large as the normal symbolwhen the target is selected for data reading. Note 1:The target to be acquired should bewithin 0.2 to 16 nm from own ship and notobscured by sea or rain clutter for successfulacquisition. Note 2:Wh...

Page 56 - Figure AP-4 Auto acquisition area; Terminating Tracking of Targets; Individual Targets; Displaying Target Data; Range and

AP-6 Figure AP-4 Auto acquisition area Follow the steps shown below to activate theauto acquisition area; 1. Open the "ARP-10 MENU". 2. Select "8. Auto ACQ" by operating the omnipad. 3. Operate the omnipad to select "On". 4. Press the [ACQ/ENTER] key. 5. Press the [MENU] key ...

Page 57 - Mode and length of Vectors; True or Relative Vector; Operational Warnings; Lost target alarm

AP-7 TCPA is the time to CPA measured withpresent speeds of own ship and the targets.Both CPA and TCPA are automatically cal-culated. When a target ship has passed clearof own ship, the CPA is displayed and theTCPA appears as "**.*". TCPA is counted upto 99.9 min. and beyond this it is indic...

Page 58 - Lost Target Alarm; Installation of ARP-10; Necessary Parts; Input Signal Check; Video Signal Check; Make sure the follows on Self Test menu.

AP-8 4. On the "TCPA Set" line, select a TCPA limit desired. (30s, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12M) 5. Press the [ACQ/ENTER] key. 6. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu. The flashing of the triangle plot symbol andvector remain on the screen until the danger-ous situation is no longer present or yo...