Furuno FI-504 Fish Finder User Manual


 
FOREWORD
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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the FI-504
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FI-504 Multi Display, a
member of the FI-50 series of marine instruments. 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 quality marine electronics equipment. This dedication to
excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and
dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous de-
mands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its
intended function unless operated and maintained properly. Please care-
fully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and
maintenance.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
The FI-504 Multi Display provides heading, environment, autopilot, en-
gine, depth, speed, and wind information, all on a high quality, backlit
LCD. The sturdy weather-proof case is built to stand up to even the
harshest of environments.
The main features are
Eight varieties of displays: heading, environment, autopilot, engine,
depth, speed, timer, and wind.
Four levels of backlighting including off.
Timers: Stopwatch and count-down
Depth alarms: Shallow alarm, Deep alarm
Anchor alarms: Shallow alarm, Deep alarm
Voltage alarm monitors power source voltage
Wind alarms: High apparent wind angle, Low apparent wind angle,
Max. true wind speed, Low true wind speed
Speed indications: Max. STW, Average STW, SOG, Max. SOG, Aver-
age SOG, Wind speed, Max. true wind speed
Log indication from 0 to 99,999 nm
Resettable trip counter, from 0 to 999 nm