OPERATOR'S MANUAL MARINE RADAR MODEL MODEL 1715 www.furuno.co.
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 or worn, contact your dealer about replacement. • The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions for the Installer Safety Instructions for the Operator WARNING WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the equipment. Do not open the equipment unless totally familiar with electrical circuits and service manual. Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment. Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment. Wear a safety belt and hard hat when working on the antenna unit.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ................................................v SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .......................vi EQUIPMENT LISTS ...................................vii 2. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING ..... 18 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 1. OPERATION ........................................... 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 Controls ................................................
FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the MODEL 1715 Features Your radar has a large variety of functions, all contained in a rugged plastic case. All controls respond immediately to the operator’s command and each time a key is pressed the corresponding change can be seen on the screen. Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO MODEL 1715 Marine Radar. For over 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ANTENNA UNIT RSB-0095 * DISPLAY UNIT RDP-142 GPS RECEIVER GP-310B/320B MENU ESC MODE WIND INDICATOR, SPEED INDICATOR GAIN RANGE ALARM EBL VRM PROG TLL MARINE RADAR MODEL 1715 RECTIFIER PR-62 NAVIGATOR or ECHO SOUNDER (NMEA 0183) POWER BRILL EXTERNAL BUZZER XH3-BZ-L970 SHIP'S MAINS 12-24 VDC : Standard supply SHIP'S MAINS 100/110/115/220/230 VAC, 1φ, 50/60 Hz : Optional supply : Local supply *: The optional 30 m antenna cable is available for 24 VDC ship's mains only.
EQUIPMENT LISTS Standard supply Name Antenna Unit Display Unit Type RSB-0095-076 RDP-142 CP03-25301 Code No. — — 008-442-280 CP03-24910 000-080-231 CP03-24920 000-080-232 CP03-24930 000-080-233 CP03-25101 008-441-250 1 set Spare Parts SP03-14301 008-442-270 1 set Template (1) Template (2) C32-00302 C32-00303 000-148-148 000-148-149 1 1 Installation Materials Qty 1 1 1 set 1 set Remarks Antenna unit inst. materials Antenna cable (10 m) Type: MJ-A10SPF0003-100 Code No.
1. OPERATION 1.1 Controls Cursor Pad Chooses menu items; adjusts VRM, EBL and cursor. MENU ESC MODE GAIN RANGE ALARM EBL VRM PROG TLL MARINE RADAR MODEL 1715 How to remove the hard cover Place your thumbs at the center of the cover, and then lift the cover while pressing it with your thumbs. Sets to TX or ST-BY. Chooses display mode. Opens/closes menu; escapes from current operation. Opens dialog box for adjustment of gain, A/C SEA, A/C RAIN. Chooses radar range. Enables/disables guard alarm.
1. OPERATION 1.2 Indications Simulation mode Range Range ring interval Zoom 6 nm TRAIL G(IN) ES H IR H FTC 2 ZOOM WATCH SIM Echo trails Guard alarm (IN or OUT) Echo stretch Interference rejector Rain clutter suppressor Watchman Guard zone EBL Cursor Heading line Range rings VRM 34°44.135 N 135°44.135 E Position Speed Speed EBL/VRM Box EBL bearing VRM range EBL Course Course 5.0 kt 45.0° VRM 5.033nm Position 135° RNG 3.621nm BRG 283.
1. OPERATION 1.3 Turning Power On/Off Note 2: Windows other than menu windows are erased when there is no operation within about 10 seconds. Press the [POWER/BRILL] key to turn on the power. The unit beeps, the startup screen appears, and then the equipment checks the ROM and RAM for proper operation and displays program number. The ROM and RAM check shows OK or NG (No Good). If NG appears, try to press any key except the [POWER/BRILL] key to continue.
1. OPERATION 1.5 Adjusting Display Contrast, Brilliance 1.7 Receiver Sensitivity The gain control adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver. It works in precisely the same manner as the volume control of a broadcast receiver, amplifying the signals received. The proper setting is such that the background noise is just visible on the screen. If you set up for too little sensitivity, weak echoes may be missed.
1. OPERATION Manual gain adjustment While observing the screen and the gain tuning bar, press ◄ or ► to adjust the gain. The setting range is 0-100. 3. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to finish. 1.8 Suppressing Sea Clutter Echoes from waves cover the central part of the display with random signals known as sea clutter. The higher the waves, and the higher the scanner above the water, the further the clutter will extend. When sea clutter masks the picture, suppress it by the A/C SEA control.
1. OPERATION Manual A/C SEA adjustment 1.10 Measuring the Range While observing the screen and the A/C SEA tuning bar, press ◄ or ► to adjust the A/C SEA. The setting range is 0-100. The bearing to a target can be measured by the range rings, by the cursor and by the VRM (Variable Range Marker). 3. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to finish. Measuring range by the range rings Count the number of rings between the center of the display and the target.
1. OPERATION 1.11 Measuring the Bearing 1.12 Shifting the Display The bearing to a target can be measured with the cursor and the EBL (Electronic Bearing Line). Own ship position, or sweep origin, can be displaced manually or automatically to expand the view field without switching to a longer range. The default shift method is manual and the maximum shift is 60% of range. Measuring bearing with the cursor Operate the cursor pad to place the cursor on the center of the target.
1. OPERATION 1.13 Zoom 1.14 User Menu Overview The zoom feature allows you to double the size of a selected area. The User menu, consisting of three pages of menus, contains 10 items which the user may set according to conditions or preference. If zoom is activated when nav data is displayed, the nav data is automatically erased. 1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the User menu. TX/ST-BY ST-BY INT REJCTION : LOW * P ECHO STRETCH : LOW FTC : OFF NOISE REJECTION: LOW 1.
1. OPERATION 1.16 Interference Rejector User menu description Item Mutual radar interference may occur in the vicinity of another shipborne radar operating in the same frequency band (9 GHz). It is seen on the screen as a number of bright spikes either in irregular patterns or in the form of usually curved spoke-like dotted lines extending from the center to the edge of the picture. This type of interference can be reduced by activating the interference rejector circuit.
1. OPERATION 1.17 Noise Rejector 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to choose appropriate time, or OFF to cancel echo trails. “CONTIN.” paints trails continuously. 5. Press ◄ to close the options window. 6. Press ▼ to choose TRAIL BRILLIANCE. 7. Press ► to open the options window. 8. Press ▲ or ▼ to choose LOW or HIGH as appropriate. 9. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the menu. The noise rejector suppresses white noise, which appears on the screen as many dots scattered randomly over the display. 1.
1. OPERATION 1.20 Guard Alarm How guard zone type is determined The guard alarm allows the operator to set the desired range and bearing for a guard zone. When ships, islands, landmasses, etc. violate the guard zone, audio and visual alarms are released to call your attention. The alarms will be released for targets entering or exiting the zone depending on the presence or absence of targets in the zone when the alarm is set.
1. OPERATION 1.21 Watchman 1.22 Suppressing Heavy Rain Clutter How watchman works In adverse weather, clouds, rain or snow produce spray-like spurious echoes which impair target detection over all ranges. These echoes can be suppressed by turning on the FTC (Fast Time Constant). FTC works by splitting up these unwanted echoes into a speckled pattern, making recognition of solid targets easier.
1. OPERATION 1.24 Hue ECHO STRETCH The default hue setting (DAY) displays echoes in tones of gray on a white background, which is most suitable for daytime viewing. For nighttime viewing you may reverse this arrangement. OFF LOW HIGH Echo stretch options window 2. Press ▲, ▼ or the [PROG] key to choose appropriate option. 3. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the options window. 1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the User menu. 2. Press ▼ to choose SYSTEM MENU. 3.
1. OPERATION 1.28 Turning Navigation Data On/Off 3. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the window. 4. Press the cursor pad to display the nav data setup window. Navigation data appears on the bottom half of the screen as in the illustration below. You may turn the navigation data display on or off as shown below. Position 30° 00.065'N 130° 00.574'E Note: When the nav data is turned on with shift or zoom active, zoom or shift is cancelled. DATE 19 SEP 2003 TIME NAV DATA SETUP 1.
1. OPERATION GRAPHIC DISPLAYS Digital XTE XTE 0.25 0.5 0 0.5 1 DEPTH WATER TEMPERATURE Heading MAG# Position 30° 00.065'N 130° 00.574'E 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 69.8°F 32.8ft XTE (Cross-Track Error) GRAPHIC Speed Temperature Depth Analog XTE (Bar moves right or left according to amount and direction of XTE) nm 1 DIGITAL DISPLAYS 318° HEADING POSITION kt Wind Speed APP* Speed Speedometer 19.3kt 17.2 8.
1. OPERATION 1.30 System Menu System menu description The System menu mainly contains items which once set do not require frequent adjustment. You may display this menu by choosing “SYSTEM MENU” from page 2 of the User menu and then pressing ►.
1. OPERATION PANEL DIMMER, HUE, TRIPLOG RESET: See paragraph 1.23, 1.24, 1.25, respectively. be about 40%. The formula for determining shift amount is as below. Requires speed data. Page 2 of system menu Ship’s speed X 0.6 = Amount of shift(%) Shift speed setting EBL REFERENCE: The EBL readout may be chosen from relative (relative to own ship’s heading) or true (referenced to the North). Heading data required for true bearing. AUTO SHIFT SPEED: Sets the automatic shift maximum speed.
2. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the equipment. Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment. 2.1 Maintenance Regular maintenance is important for good performance. A maintenance program should be established and should at least include the items listed in the table below. Maintenance program Period Item Check point Fixing bolts for antenna unit Check for corrosion and if tightly fastened. Replace corroded bolts.
2. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 2.2 Replacing the Fuse The fuse (5 A) in the power cable protects the equipment against reverse polarity of the ship’s mains, overcurrent, and equipment fault. If the fuse blows, find the cause before replacing it. CAUTION Use the proper fuse. Use of a wrong fuse may cause serious damage to the equipment and void the warranty. 2.3 Troubleshooting The table below provides simple troubleshooting procedures which the user can follow to restore normal operation.
2. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 2.4 Diagnostics Interpreting display unit test results If you feel that your unit is not working properly, conduct the appropriate diagnostic test, display unit or antenna unit, to find the possible cause. If you cannot restore normal operation, contact your dealer for advice. Item ROM, RAM Display unit 1. Turn on the power while pressing and holding down the [MENU/ESC] key. Continue pressing the [MENU/ESC] key until the Installation menu appears. OFF TEST ...
2. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING ANTENNA STATUS HEADING BEARING 5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key again and the screen shows a four-tone display. 6. Press the [MENU/ESC] key again to return to the Installation menu. 7. To restore normal operation, turn off the power and then turn it on again. : OK(47)# : OK : OK (24.0rpm)* TUNE : TOTAL ON TIME TOTAL TX TIME : 00000h : 00000h RMA MTW DBK BWR RMB VTG DBS GLC Press [MENU/ ESC]. RMC BWC GLL GGA VHW XTE VBW DPT DBT HDT HDG HDM GTD MWV ZDA [MENU/ESC]: Exit.
3. INSTALLATION Mounting on a platform NOTICE 1. Remove mounting hardware at the bottom of the antenna unit; four each of hex bolts (M10X20), spring washers and flat washers. Save mounting hardware to use it to fix the antenna unit to the mounting platform later on. Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive sealant or contact spray to coating or plastic parts of the equipment. Those items contain organic solvents that can damage coating and plastic parts, especially plastic connectors. Stern 3.
3. INSTALLATION The antenna base is fitted with a snap holder, which may be used to hang the cover after removal. Use the hole next to the screw hole inside the cover to hang it. 3. Use the flat washers and spring washers removed earlier and appropriate hex bolts (see the illustration below) to fasten the antenna unit to the platform. The torque should be between 19.6-24.5 N//m. a) Unfasten the snap assy. with the string attached at the holder in the antenna base. b) Unwind the string.
3. INSTALLATION 13. Fasten the EMI core fixing plate with screw (supplied). 8. Tighten the cable gland to fix the antenna cable. Screw (M4 x 15) Align bend with corner of chassis. Gasket Cable Gland EMI Core Fixing Plate Tighten gland so this length is within 12 mm. How to fix the EMI core 14. Temporarily close the cover. You will need to open the cover later to confirm magnetron voltage. Antenna unit, inside view 9.
3. INSTALLATION • Keep the unit away from electromagnetic field-generating equipment such as motors and generators. M8 x 20 • For maintenance and checking purposes, Mounting plate M8 x 20 Fixing plate Bracket (1) • Separate the display unit from a magnetic Support plate (2) Support plate (1) Bracket (2) M8 x 20 leave sufficient space at the sides and rear of the unit and leave slack in cables.
3. INSTALLATION 3.3 Wiring Connecting external equipment Connect the antenna cable, the power cable and the ground wire as shown below. A video sounder, navigator, plotter, wind indicator or GPS receiver GP-310 (320B) can be connected to the display unit. You will need an NMEA cable to make the connection. ANTENNA UNIT NMEA NMEA DJ-1 DJ-1 ANTENNA CABLE External Equipment (NMEA) To connect two navigators, use the optional cable MJ-A15A7F0004-005.
3. INSTALLATION Connecting the external buzzer 3.4 Adjustments The optional external buzzer (type XH3-BZ-L970, code no. 000-146-422) sounds the alarm buzzer in a remove location. After you have installed the radar, do the heading alignment and timing adjustment. If you are connecting external equipment, follow “NMEA port setup, GPS WAAS setup” (for GP-320B) also. Note: This procedure requires making a hole in the display unit, which can affect watertightness.
3. INSTALLATION 6. Press ► to show the Radar Setup menu. Target RADAR SETUP HEADING ADJUST TIMING ADJUST SET ON TIME SET TX TIME Heading Line : 000000h : 000000h Heading adjustment display 13. Press the [MODE] key. 14. Press the [MENU/ESC] key twice to close the menu. 15. Move the boat towards a small buoy and confirm that the buoy shows up dead ahead on the radar when it is visually dead ahead. [MENU/ESC]: Exit. Radar setup menu 7. HEADING ADJUST is selected; press ► to show the options window.
3. INSTALLATION NMEA port setup, GPS WAAS setup 3. Press ▲ to choose YES, and the display now looks as below. The NMEA port can function as an input port or input/output port. If you are using the GP-320B, turn on the GPS WAAS feature. 1. Show the Installation menu and then press ▼ to choose NMEA PORT. 2. Press ► to display the NMEA port options window. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to choose IN/OUT or IN/IN as appropriate. Message SWEEP TIMING ADJUSTMENT BY ’ ’ AND ’ ’ KEYS. THEN PUSH MODE KEY TO SET.
3. INSTALLATION 3.5 Magnetron Heater Voltage TP804 Magnetron heater voltage is formed at the MD Board of the antenna unit and is preadjusted at the factory. Therefore, no adjustment is required. However, verify the voltage as below. VR801 WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the equipment. DO NOT attempt the procedure below unless totally familiar with electrical circuits. MD board 4. Confirm that the multimeter shows 8.0 V ±0.1 V. If it does not, adjust potentiometer VR801 on the MD Board. 5.
MENU TREE MENU/ESC key TX/ST-BY (TX, ST-BY) INT REJECTION (OFF, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH) ECHO STRETCH (OFF, LOW, HIGH) FTC (OFF, ON) NOISE REJECTION (OFF, LOW, HIGH) WATCHMAN TIME (OFF, 5, 10, 20 min) HDG LINE OFF (Temporarily turns off heading line.) ECHO TRAIL (OFF, 30 s; 1, 3, 6 min, CONTIN.
SPECIFICATIONS OF MARINE RADAR MODEL 1715 1 GENERAL 1.1 1.2 Indication System PPI daylight display, raster scan, 4 tones in monochrome Range (shown: nm), Pulselength (PL) & Pulse Repetition Rate (PRR) Range Pulse Length Pulse Repetition Rate 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 0.08 μs (short) 3000 Hz nominal 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Range Resolution Bearing Discrimination Minimum Range Bearing Accuracy Range Ring Accuracy 2 ANTENNA UNIT 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.
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