Furuno FAR-2157 - Manual (Page 2)

FURUNO high-performance radar for fishing vessels delivers
improved detection of vessels, birds, buoys and net floats.
FURUNO high-performance radar for fishing vessels delivers
improved detection of vessels, birds, buoys and net floats.
The BlackBox radar, consisting of an antenna, processor
and control unit. They work with virtually any size multi-sync
SXGA (1280×1024) LCD monitor. FURUNO also offers a
premier line of high-quality LCD monitors that are a perfect
complement to the FAR-2157-BB and 2167DS-BB radar
systems.
• Supports non-interlaced SXGA (1280×1024)
monitors with DVI-D input
• Presentation of very high-quality radar image by
employing new Digital Video Interface (DVI) techniques
BlackBox configuration types are also available!
30 often-used functions such as Anti-clutter Control or Echo Stretch, which are
customizable, are provided in the pre-set menu. F1 through F3 keys can be set up
to access the programs.(Function Keys)
You can also add 10 Direct Keys that memorize up to 10 steps of user-
programmable actions on the F4 key.
When you are in a specific situation where rapid action is required, you can switch
to the saved settings quickly with one hand operation.
s Function & Direct Keys
The FAR-2157 (X-band) and 2167DS (S-band) are the
latest additions to the world-renowed FAR-21x7 series
radar. Their software and hardware are optimized for
fishing operations, and they carry all the standard func-
tions of the FAR-21x7 series.
Both radar incorporate state-of-the art signal/graphics
processing technology together with auto tuning, loga-
rithmic amplifiers and anti-clutter controls, for superb
detection on all ranges. Thanks to its graphics process-
ing technology, the echoes are expressively presented
with 32 gradations in accordance with reflected echo
strength. The anti-clutter controls suppress the unwant-
ed echoes from waves, rain and clouds. The combina-
tion of these technologies ensures a clear image, even
in rough seas.
The FAR-2157 and 2167DS deliver a variety of use-
ful functions to skippers. Direct Key control allows the
operators to activate specific settings with just a few
keystrokes. This feature is particularly important to one-
man fishing operations, where quick setup of the radar
according to sea conditions is vital.
ARPA and echo trail functions are available to moni-
tor the movement of targets precisely. With ARPA, the
targets are automatically or manually acquired, and their
movements, CPA and TCPA are computed and shown
in the cells on the right hand side of the screen.(For
acquisition of smaller targets such as birds and buoys,
they have to be manually acquired.) In addition, those
ship's tracks can be indicated in color, which the opera-
tors can select from eight different colors. For extended
monitoring of target movement, the echo trail feature is
recommended. The trail color can be shown in 12 col-
ors. When the multi color trail is selected, the trail color
changes over time. True motion echo trail is also avail-
able.
The FAR-2157 and 2167DS consist of an antenna, 20.1"
LCD display, processor and control unit. For those who
prefer a different monitor, the BlackBox radar configura-
tion is also available. The control unit is selectable from
Full-keyboard Control Unit and Palm Control Unit. With
a Palm Control Unit, all operations can be done by the
trackball.