Furuno 2827wd Marine RADAR User Manual


 
3. SETTING AND ADJUSTMENT
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Radar Number
For multiple radar system using the network hub, set number (name) of the radar.
Radar
Set antenna position of the radar to easily distinguish the radar configuration among MAIN
TOP, MAIN 2nd, MAIN 3rd, AFT, PORT STRD and FORE.
Model
Confirm the model of your radar. If the setting of this item is different from your model
(combination of the antenna unit), the radar functions abnormally.
25 DOWN: For FCR-2827W
30 DOWN: For FCR-2837SW
On Time and TX Time
These items show number of hours the radar has been turned on and transmitted,
respectively. Value can be changed; for example, after replacing magnetron TX Time can be
reset to 0.
PM Gain Adj
Note: If you install the Performance Monitor PM-31 at field, see section 4.2 on page 4-9.
When you choose this item, the radar setting changes as follows.
RANGE: 24 NM
PULSE: LONG
BLIND SECTOR: OFF
STC: OFF by Manual
RAIN: OFF by Manual
ECHO AVERAGE: OFF
VIDEO CONTRAST: B2
TUNE: AUTO
1. Adjust the GAIN control so that a slight amount of white noise appears on the screen.
Arcs for performance monitor appear on the screen (Fig.1).
2. Adjust PM Gain Adj so that outer arc just disappears (Fig.2). The setting range is 0 to
255.
Approx. 0.6 nm
(10 dB)
13.5 - 18.5 nm
13.5 - 18.5 nm
Fig.1 Fig.2