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Furuno FAR-28x7 Series User Manual

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6. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING

6-8

Advanced troubleshooting (con’t)

Problem

Probable causes or check
points

Remedy

Interference rejector is
inoperative (interference
rejection level not
displayed)

SPU board

Replace SPU board.

Echo stretch is ineffective
(neither ES1, ES2 nor ES3
is displayed)

SPU board

Replace SPU board.

Range rings are not
displayed

1) Adjust the brilliance of

range rings on the
BRILL menu to see if
intensity is increased

2) SPU board

1) Replace associated circuit board if

unsuccessful.

2) Replace SPU board.

Poor discrimination in
range

Sea clutter control not
functioning properly

Improper setting of A/C SEA. If A/C SEA
is seen only at very close range,
suspect inaccurate frequency of
reference oscillator.

True motion presentation
not working correctly

1) Poor contact of MODE

key (full keyboard)

2) Selection not accessed.



3) Speed entry incorrect

4) TM display inaccurate

1) Try to press MODE key a little

harder.

2) Press MODE key or operate

PRESENTATION MODE box until TM
appears.

3) Enter correct own ship speed

referring to paragraph 1.13.

4) Make sure that speed and compass

inputs are accurate.

Target not tracked
correctly

Poor definition of targets in
sea clutter

Adjust A/C SEA and A/C RAIN controls
referring to paragraph 1.17 and 1.18.

Buttons on trackball
module operated but no
response

Trackball module

Replace trackball module.