Furuno GP-3500 - Manual (Page 4)

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FOREWORD
Congratulation on your choice of the FURUNO GPS COLOR PLOTTER
GP-3500. 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-3500 consists of the display unit and antenna unit. The display unit is
totally integrated GPS receiver and color video plotter.
The GPS receiver tracks up to thirteen 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-3500
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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, and other ship’s track can be
displayed simultaneously.
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Accepts FURUNO and NavCharts
(NAVIONICS) charts, or C-MAP 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 and Depth.
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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.