Furuno GP-3500F - Manual (Page 4)

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FOREWORD
Congratulation on your choice of the FURUNO COLOR GPS/PLOTTER/
SOUNDER GP-3500F. For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has
enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics
equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global
network of agents and dealers.
The equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of
the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function
unless installed, operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and
follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.
Feature
The GP-3500F is a totally integrated GPS receiver, color video plotter and color
video sounder consisting of a display unit, antenna unit and transducer.
The GPS receiver tracks up to 13 satellites (GPS: 12, WAAS: 1) simultaneously,
and an 8-state Kalman filter ensures optimum accuracy in determination of
vessel position, course and speed.
Main features of the GP-3500F
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Bright 10.4-inch color TFT LCD with
temperature compensated tone and
brilliance control
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Simplified operation using individual keys,
ENTER knob and trackball
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Three lines (main and sub of own ship’s
track, other ship’s track) can be displayed
simultaneously.
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Accepts FURUNO and NavCharts
(NAVIONICS) charts, or C-MAP NT/NT+
charts (C-MAP), depending on
specification. All names mentioned are
registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
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Fast chart redraw
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Built-in backup memory stores 80,000
points total of own ship’s tracks and marks
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Stores 3500 waypoints and 200 routes with
up to 35 waypoints
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Man overboard feature records latitude and
longitude coordinates at time of man
overboard.
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Alarms: Arrival, Anchor Watch, Cross-track
Error, Proximity, Speed, Trip, Temperature,
Current, Depth and Fish.
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User programmable PROG key
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Own ship and cursor positions may be
shown in latitude and longitude, Loran A,
Loran C or Decca LOPs.
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Data storage on memory cards.
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Improved position accuracy with optional
DGPS beacon receiver.
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50 and 200 kHz dual frequency transducer
available
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Automatic function permits unattended
adjustment of range, gain and clutter.
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Past sounder display can be shown.