Product Overview

The Furuno FAR-3000 series is an advanced marine chart radar system designed to improve navigation safety and situational awareness. It comprises multiple components including antenna units, monitor units, power supplies, transceivers, processors, intelligent hubs, sensor adapters, and control units.

Key Components and Specifications

• Antenna Units: Available in X-band and S-band models with aerodynamic designs to minimize drag and temperature spikes. Weights range from 46 kg to 144 kg depending on size.
• Monitor Units: Models MU-190 (8.8 kg), MU-231 (12.8 kg), and MU-270W (27" wide LCD) provide high-resolution display interfaces.
• Power Supply Units: PSU-014/016 and PSU-015/018 models supply power tailored to radar models and rotation speeds.
• Transceiver Units: RTR-108 and RTR-109 models support X and S band radars with output powers from 250 W to 30 kW.
• Processor Unit: EC-3000 (14 kg) handles radar data processing and supports multiple chart formats and navigation functions.
• Intelligent Hubs: HUB-3000 and HUB-100 (both 1.5 kg) enable network data distribution and sensor integration.
• Sensor Adapters: Models MC-3000S, MC-3010A, MC-3020D, and MC-3030D facilitate integration of serial, analog, and digital sensor data.
• Control Units: RCU-025 (3.1 kg) and RCU-026 trackball (1.5 kg) provide intuitive user interfaces.

Advanced Features

• Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE): Automatically adjusts clutter filters and gain based on sea and weather conditions, reducing manual tuning.
• Improved Target Tracking (TT): Provides stable, rapid acquisition and tracking of high-speed and maneuvering vessels, preventing target jumping.
• Solid State Radar Technology: Offers clear echo images with low power consumption, no magnetron replacement, and fan-less antenna design for reduced maintenance.
• Ethernet Network Link: Digital signal transmission between antenna and processor units eliminates analog signal loss.
• Optional LAN Signal Converter: Enables cable extension and reuse during retrofitting.
• Wave Analyzer Software and Ice Mode: Available for X-band magnetron radars to monitor wave echoes and ice conditions for safer navigation.

User Interface and Operation

• All operations can be controlled via a trackball unit with contextual menus for quick access to functions.
• Status Bar and InstantAccess bar™ provide task-based operation without complex menu navigation.
• Supports Multi-Function Display (MFD) integration combining ECDIS, Chart Radar, Conning display, and Alert Management to reduce navigator workload.

Sensor Integration and Networking

• Processor units feature multiple serial, digital, and analog ports for direct sensor interfacing.
• Sensor adapters and switching/intelligent hubs enable efficient sensor data sharing across networked systems, reducing cabling complexity.

Compliance and Standards

• Complies with international maritime standards including IEC 60945 Ed. 4.0, IEC 61162 series, IEC 61174, IEC 62288, and IEC 62388.
• Supports Category 1 and 2 radar performance requirements.

Maintenance and Reliability

• Solid State Radar technology eliminates magnetron replacement and reduces maintenance due to fan-less antenna design.
• DC brushless motors in antenna units enhance durability and reduce maintenance frequency.

Installation and Mechanical Details

• Detailed dimensions and fixing hole specifications are provided for flush mount installations.
• Component weights and sizes facilitate installation planning and retrofitting.

System Architecture and Sensor Integration

The sensor adapter acts as a central hub collecting data from navigation instruments (gyrocompasses, GPS, AIS, speed logs, anemometers, echo sounders) and distributes it via Ethernet to Chart Radar and ECDIS units. HUB-100 and HUB-3000 hubs enable flexible sensor networking.

Processor Unit (EC-3000) Capabilities

• Supports IMO/IHO S57 edition-3 ENC vector charts with IHO S-63 protection, C-MAP, and CM-93/3 formats.
• Displays own ship data and target information from ARPA and AIS with collision avoidance parameters.
• Performs position calculations using external sensors and dead reckoning with gyro and log data filtering.
• Navigation planning supports rhumb line and great circle routes with alarms for off-track, waypoint arrival, and shallow depth.
• Includes user chart creation, notes management, and Man Overboard (MOB) marking with position/time recording.

Antenna Unit Specifications Summary

Display Units

• MU-190: 19" color LCD, SXGA (1280×1024 pixels)
• MU-231: 23.1" color LCD, UXGA (1600×1200 pixels)
• MU-270W: 27" wide color LCD, WUXGA (1920×1200 pixels)

Equipment List

Standard Components: Display units, EC-3000 processor, control units (RCU-025, RCU-026), antenna radiators, transceivers, gear boxes, performance monitors, power supplies, cables, and installation materials.

Optional Components: Sensor adapters, sub display radar cables, deicer kits, junction boxes, composite cables, LAN signal converters, switching/intelligent hubs, and wave analyzer software.

Interconnection and Cabling

• Maximum LAN cable length: 50 meters.
• Maximum cable length between sensor adapter components: 6 meters.
• Processor unit supports multiple interfaces including DVI, LAN (1000 Base-T and 100 Base-TX), USB 2.0, RS232C/RS-485, and IEC61162-1/2 for navigation data.

Environmental Conditions and Protection

• Operating temperature: Antenna units -25°C to +55°C (storage up to +70°C); other units -15°C to +55°C.
• Relative humidity: 95% or more at 40°C.
• Degree of protection: IP56 for antenna units; IP20 to IP22 for other units.
• Compliant with IEC 60945 Ed. 4 standards for maritime equipment.

Transceiver Units and Radar Performance

• Supports X band (~9410 MHz) and S band (~3050 MHz) frequencies.
• Output power ranges from 250 W (solid state) to 30 kW (magnetron).
• Pulse repetition rates and range scales vary by model, supporting ranges from 0.125 NM to 96 NM with corresponding ring intervals and number of rings.

Power Supply Specifications

• Monitor and processor units operate on 100-230 VAC, single phase, 50/60 Hz with current ratings from 0.4 A to 1.0 A.
• Power supply units tailored to radar models with current ratings from 0.9 A to 2.8 A depending on rotation speed.
• Up to 8 EC-3000 processors can connect via a single HUB-3000.

Control and Interface

• Control units include Radar Control Unit (RCU-025) and Trackball Control Unit (RCU-026), with optional USB keyboard and mouse support.
• Digital and analog inputs/outputs support contact closures, serial communication, and navigation data sentences (e.g., ABK, ACK, GGA, RMC, VDR).
• System fail and power fail ports enable monitoring and alarm integration.

Key Recommendations and Limitations

• Use sensor adapters and hubs to reduce cabling complexity and centralize sensor data management.
• Ensure cable lengths do not exceed specified maximums to maintain signal integrity.
• Consider environmental protection ratings during installation for compliance and durability.
• Select radar models and power supplies appropriate to vessel requirements and operational range.
• Follow installation dimensions and fixing hole specifications carefully for secure mounting and safety compliance.
• Software upgrades are planned to enhance Multi-Function Display capabilities.

Manufacturer and Global Support

Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries provide worldwide sales and support with offices across Japan, USA, Europe, Asia, and other regions.

Summary

The Furuno FAR-3000 series is a technologically advanced, reliable, and low-maintenance marine radar system. Its features such as Automatic Clutter Elimination, improved target tracking, solid state radar technology, and flexible sensor integration support safe navigation in diverse maritime environments. The user-friendly interface and compliance with international standards ensure operational efficiency and regulatory adherence.