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6 initial settings, Notice, 1 confirming satellite status – Furuno Sc 50 User Manual

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1. INSTALLATION

1-20

1.6 Initial

Settings

Follow the procedures in this section to enter initial settings.

NOTICE

Improper menu settings may stop output of
data and display the message "RATE
ERROR." Be sure to enter correct data.

1.6.1 Confirming

satellite

status

Press the [SAT STATUS] key.

SAT TRACKING STATUS

TIMER 5 '52" OK

NO. GOOD STATUS

GPS1

8

8

D3D

GPS2

7

7

D3D

GPS3

8

8

D3D

Satellites
being
tracked

Satellites used for
measurement

"3D" shown when no
beacon receiver is used.
"W3D" shown when
receving WAAS.

"OK" displayed when
the "GOOD" column
shows that the number
of satellites acquired is
five or more.

Satellite tracking status display

When the system is turned on for the first time it is in the “cold-start” state, which
means there is no satellite data (almanac data) stored. In this condition it takes
about 12 minutes to find heading. When heading is found the display shows
“OK.” The timer at the top left corner of the screen shows time since power on. If
OK is not displayed within 30 minutes after turning on the power, the antenna
mounting location may not be suitable. Suspect that the number of satellites in
view is less than five due to signal blockage. (For the open-type antenna, loosen
the nut at the center of the antenna unit to adjust antenna orientation.) Resolve
the problem and then recheck tracking status.

If the heading error is between 5° and 10°, adjust orientation of the antenna unit,
while watching the heading indication on the display.