Safety instructions, Warning, Caution – Furuno 2127 User Manual
Page 3: Danger, Radio frequency radiation hazard
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Mandatory Action
Prohibitive Action
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
can result in minor or moderate injury.
Warning, Caution
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The operator and installer must read the applicable safety instructions before attempting to
install or operate the equipment.
WARNING
Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard
The radar antenna emits electromagnetic radio frequency (RF) energy which can be harmful,
particularly to your eyes. Never look directly into the antenna aperture from a close distance
while the radar ius in operation or eexpose yourself to the transmitting antenna at a close
distance. Distances at which RF radiation level of 100, 50 and 10 W/m are given in the table
below.
Note:
If the antenna unit is installed at a close distance in front of the wheel house, your
administration may require halt of transmission within a certain sector of antenna revolution.
This is possible. Ask your FURUNO representive or dealer to provide this feature.
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XN12AF: 4 ft, XN20AF: 6.5 ft, XN24AF: 8 ft
Model
Transceiver Magnetron
Antenna
100W/m
2
50W/m
2
10W/m
2
XN-12AF
0.3 m
1.2m
3.7 m
XN-20AF
0.1 m
0.7 m
2.2 m
XN-24AF
0.1 m
0.4 m
1.5 m
XN-12AF
0.9 m
2.6 m
9.0 m
XN-20AF
0.5 m
1.7 m
4.6 m
XN-24AF
0.2 m
1.0 m
3.3 m
MG4010/
MAF1425B
RTR-078
(X-12 kw)
FAR-2817/2117
FAR-2827/2127
RTR-079
(X-25 kw)
MG5436
2
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or se rious injury.
Wear a safety belt and hard hat when working on the antenna unit.
Serious injury or death can result if someone falls from the radar antenna
mast.
DANGER
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