User Manual

FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of the FAR-28x7/FAR-21x7(-BB)

Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FAR-28x7/FAR-21x7(-BB) Series Radar

and TT. We are confident you will see why FURUNO has become synonymous with quality

and reliability.

For 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative

and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by

our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

Your radar is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine

environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed,

operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended

procedures for operation and maintenance.

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

purposes.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.

Features

• High-resolution 20.1-inch LCD (FR-21x7) or 23.1-inch LCD (FR-28x7).

• This series of radar and TT* (Target Tracking) are available in the models shown in the

table below. "BB" indicates blackbox configuration (monitor to be supplied locally) is

available.

* Formerly called "ARPA".

X-band S-band

Model Output

TR config.

Model

Output

TR config.

FAR-2117(-BB) 12 kW

FAR-2137S(-BB) 30 kW

FAR-2127(-BB) 25 kW

FAR-2837S 30 kW

FAR-2817 12 kW

FAR-2837SW 30 kW

DOWN

FAR-2827 25 kW

FAR-2837SW 30 kW

DOWN

FAR-2827W 25 kW

DOWN

• Two types of trackball-equipped control units are available: RCU-014 (full keyboard) and

the RCU-015 (palm control). The trackball is easy to use thanks to the ergonomically

designed palm rest.

• Simplified operation with point-and-click menu operation.

• All functions are accessible by using the trackball alone.

• Applicable to HSC (High Speed Craft)