Page 3 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION
i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION No one navigational aid should be relied exclusively for the safety of vessel and crew. The navigator has the responsibility to check all aids available to confirm position. Electronic aids are not a substitute for basic navigational principles and common sense. Digital...
Page 4 - ii; FORWORD; A Word to RP-25 Owners
ii FORWORD A Word to RP-25 Owners Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO RP-25 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 de...
Page 5 - iii
iii The RP-25 function may be changed depending on your FR/FAR-2805 series radar specification. Refer to the following table to recognize your RP-25 working. Your 2805 spec. Radar map Video plotter R (Regular) type Yes Yes IMO type (German, Netherland) No -
Page 6 - iv; TABLE OF CONTENTS
iv TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. RADAR MAP .................................................................................................. 1-1 1.1 Preparation .................................................................................................................. 1-2 1.2 Making a radar map ........
Page 8 - MAP; Keys for radar map
1-1 1. RADAR MAP A radar map is a combination 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 mark and line. The map data can be memorized to facilitate the repeated use on the rout...
Page 10 - Making a Radar Map; the; CURSOR
1. RADAR MAP 1-3 1.2 Making a Radar Map Marks/lines can be entered in three different ways. 1.2.1 Selecting the entering way 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [1] in that order to show RADAR MAP menu. 2. Press the [5] key several times to select CURSOR, L/L or OWN SHIP POSN. CURSOR: Enters mark/line at the p...
Page 13 - Erasing Contents of the Radar Map; Erasing the mark/line independently; all; Memorizing the mark/line
1. RADAR MAP 1-6 1.3 Erasing Contents of the Radar Map 1.3.1 Erasing the mark/line independently 1. Select CURSOR at MARK ENTRY MODE field on RADAR MAP menu. 2. Press the [MARK] key to show the ENTER MARK menu. 3. Press the [2] key twice to select MARK CANCEL. 4. Operate the trackball to move the cu...
Page 14 - Position and bearing correction; Radar map correction; Cursor data correction
1. RADAR MAP 1-7 1.4 Position and bearing correction 1.4.1 Radar map correction When there is an error between the radar screen and marks/lines, do the following procedures. 1. Press the [CHART ALIGN] key. “MAN ALIGN” appears at the right side of screen. 2. Operate the trackball to align the radar s...
Page 15 - PLOTTER; Keys for video plotter
2-1 2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2.1 Overview If your 2805 radar is for R (Regular) type, the video plotter function is available in addition to he radar map’s. Keys for video plotter ENTER ORIGIN MARK TARGET DATA TRAIL MARK VECTOR TRUE/ REL TARGET BASED SPEED CHART ALIGN VECTOR TIME AUTO PLOT LOST TARGET HISTO...
Page 16 - Sample video plotter display; modes; True motion automatic return
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-2 Sample video plotter display 12/2 3.458 NM 179.9 R TM + W10 W11 W12 Waypoint Own ship mark Origin mark OWN SHIP 35 20.370 N 141 18.370 E +CURSOR PSN 35 20.360 N 141 18.770 E Own ship's position Cursor position Range Range/bearing to cursor Motion mode Cursor Note: Grid line is n...
Page 17 - Cards; WARNING; Displaying chart cards
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-3 2.2 Chart Cards WARNING Chart cards are intended as an aid to navigation. The navigation has the responsivility to check all aids availableto confirm position. CAUTION Handle chart cards and memory cardswith care. Keep cards away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and active ga...
Page 18 - Chart position correction; Canceling chart correction; Adding correcting value to cursor data
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-4 2.2.2 Chart position correction There may be instances when the radar image is not overland on the chart correctly. This is mainly due to position error inherent in the navigation aid connected to the radar. You can align chart with the radar image as follows. Note: There is no ...
Page 19 - Setting up the Video Plotter; graphics; Setting the navigation data
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-5 2.3 Setting up the Video Plotter 2.3.1 Hiding/showing graphics 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [8] key in order to show DISPLAY SELECT menu. [DISPLAY SELECT] 1 [VIDEO PLOTTER 1] 2 SYMBOLOFF/ON 3 COAST LINEOFF/ON 4 LAND DENSITYOFF/ON 5 PLACE NAMEOFF/ON 6 MARKOFF/ON 7 OWN SHIP PLOTOFF/ON...
Page 22 - Recording the own ship’s track
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-8 2.4 Track 2.4.1 Recording the own ship’s track Own ship’s track can be stored in the memory (Max. 6,000 points). When a track memory becomes full the oldest track is deleted to make room for the latest. The relation between the own ship track and storage time is shown in the tab...
Page 23 - Recording other ship’s track
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-9 2.4.2 Recording other ship’s track When your radar has ARPA function, tracks of 10 targets (other ships) can be recorded. Memory capacity for other ship’s track is 6,000 points, but this value is divided equally among ten targets, so there are 600 points per target. When a track...
Page 24 - track
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-10 2.4.4 Erasing track The display may become full of track when, for example, own ship traces the same route several times. You can erase all or a percentage of the track to the clear the display. Further, you can erase the tracks of other ships. 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [9] key ...
Page 25 - Lines; mark; Selecting method of entry
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-11 2.5 Marks, Lines 2.5.1 Entering mark You can inscribe marks on the display to denote important points, for example, a buoy or a wreck. The mark memory capacity is 6,000 points.(20 types mark and lines). Selecting method of entry Marks can be entered by cursor position, L/L or o...
Page 26 - Selecting mark
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-12 Selecting mark 1. 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 2. Press ...
Page 27 - line; Entering independent lines
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-13 2.5.2 Entering line You can enter the line similar to mark. 1. Pres the [MARK] key to show ENTER MARK menu. 2. Press the numeric key to select line shape desired. No.14 through 20 are for line. Shapes of line No.16 through 20 are as below. 16 NAV LINE 17 COAST LINE 18 CONTOUR L...
Page 28 - Erasing Marks, Lines; Erasing individual marks/lines; Erasing marks/lines on a area
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-14 2.6 Erasing Marks, Lines 2.6.1 Erasing individual marks/lines 1. Select CURSOR at MARK ENTRY MODE on VIDEO PLOTTER 2 menu. 2. Press the [MARK] key to show ENTER MARK menu. 3. Press the [2] key twice to select mark cancel (item 22). 4. Operate the trackball to move the cursor on...
Page 30 - waypoints; Entering waypoints by the cursor; Entering waypoints by latitude and longitude
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-16 2.7 Waypoints 2.7.1 Entering waypoints In navigation terminology, a particular location is known as a “waypoint,” whether it be a starting point, a destination point or an intermediate on a voyage. This unit can store 97 waypoints, numbered 01 to 97. Waypoints may be entered by...
Page 31 - Entering waypoints at own ship’s position; list
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-17 b) Press the [ENTER] key. c) Press the numeric key to enter the value of longitude in eight digits, and then press the [ENTER] key. If necessary, press the [2] key to select East or West. d) Press the [ENTER] key. 6. To enter other waypoint, repeat step 4 and 5. Entering waypoi...
Page 33 - waypoint; Internal storage waypoint
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-19 2.7.3 Displaying a waypoint Internal storage waypoint 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [2] key in order to show WAY POINT menu. 2. Press the [7] key several times to select VIDEO PLOTTER at WPT DATA (item 7) field. 3. Press the [ENTER] key. [WAY POINT] 1 [VIDEO PLOTTER 1] 2 WPTOFF/ON 3...
Page 34 - External waypoint
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-20 External waypoint The waypoint from the external navigator can be displayed. 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [2] key to show WAY POINT menu. 2. Press the [7] key several times to select NAVIGATION at WPT DATA (item 7) field. 3. Press the [ENTER] key. [WAY POINT] 1 [VIDEO PLOTTER 1] 2 ...
Page 35 - Entering navigation line; Entering new navigation line
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-21 2.8 Navigation Lines 25 navigation lines may be entered, and each line may have up to 30 waypoints. (The total number of waypoints is 97.) 2.8.1 Entering navigation line Entering new navigation line 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [4] in order to show ENTER WPT, NAV LINE menu. [ENTER ...
Page 36 - Adding waypoit to navigation lines; Removing waypoints from navigation lines; Navigation line list
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-22 Adding waypoit to navigation lines To add waypoints to a navigation line; 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [4], [5] key in that order to show ENTER NAV LINE menu. 2. Press the [2] key. 3. Press the numeric key to enter the number (in two digits) for the navigation line which you want t...
Page 37 - Deleting navigation lines; Deleting individual navigation lines; Deleting all navigation lines
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-23 2.8.3 Deleting navigation lines Deleting individual navigation lines 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [4], [6], [9] key in that order to select ERASE NAV LINE (item 9) on NAV LINE LIST menu. 2. Press the numeric key to enter the number (in two digits) for the navigation line which you ...
Page 38 - Setting up the navigation lines
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-24 2.8.4 Setting up the navigation lines Navigation lines can be set up as follows: 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [3] key to show NAV LINE menu. 2. Press the [7] key several times to select VIDEO PLOTTER at NAV LINE DATA (item 7) field. 3. Press the [ENTER] key. [NAV LINE] 1 [VIDEO PLO...
Page 40 - Displaying navigation lines; Internal navigation lines; Recording and Replaying Data
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-26 2.8.5 Displaying navigation lines Internal navigation lines Navigation lines made at the previous section can be displayed as follow. 1. Press the [NAV MENU], [3] key to show NAV LINE menu. 2. Press the [7] key several times to select VIDEO PLOTTER at NAVLINE DATA (item 7) fiel...
Page 41 - data
2. VIDEO PLOTTER 2-27 2. Pres the [NAV MENU] , [6] key in order to select CARD. 3. Press the [6] key to select RECORD 4. Press the [ENTER] key to show RECORD CARD menu. [RECOARD CARD] 1 [VIDEO PLOTTER 1] 2 OWN SHIP PLOTFILE 3 TARGET PLOTFILE 4 MARKFILE 0 FORMATNO/YES Record card menu 5. Press the [0...
Page 43 - Settings
3-1 3. MAINTENANCE (FOR TECHNICIANS) 3.1 Initial Settings An item on the DISPLAY SELECT menu can be deleted thru the INITIAL SETTING menu. If it is necessary to change the settings, follow the procedure below. 1. Turn the radar off. 2. Dismount the SPU Board from the display unit, and then on #4 of ...
Page 44 - Replacement of Battery on RP Board; DANGER
3. MAINTENANCE (FOR TECHNICIANS) 3-2 3.2 Replacement of Battery on RP Board The RP Board is mounted in the display unit of the FR-2805 series radars. For general maintenance and trouble shooting, therefore, refer to radar’s operator’s manual. The only maintenance required for the RP-25 is the replac...
Page 45 - MENU TREE
AP-1 MENU TREE [RADAR MAP display] NAV MENU key 1 [RADAR MAP] NAV INFORMATION 1 menu 1 [NAV INFORMATION 1]2 MAP OFF/ON 3 NAV DATA POSN4 ALIGN + CURSOR OFF/ON 5 MARK ENTRY MODE CURSOR/L/L/OWN SHIP 6 ERASE MARK OFF/AREA/ALL 1 [NAV INFORMATION 1]2 WIND GRAPH OFF/ON 3 WIND UNIT m/s/KT 4 CURRENT DATA OFF...
Page 48 - SPECIFICATIONS
SP-1 SPECIFICATIONS Radar Plotter Radar Map Display Radar Display, Video Plotter display, Radar/Video Plotter display Radar display only Display Mode HU*, TM, CU, NU, CG (No chart available in HU and CG mode) *Not available in G-type. HU, TM, CU, NU, CG Display Range 0.125/0.25/0.5/0.75/1/1.5/2/3/4/...
