Furuno FR-1500 - Manual (Page 9)

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Models
This series of radar and ARPA is available in the following models:
FR-1505 MARK-3 X-band 6 kW
FR-1510 MARK-3 X-band 12 kW
FR-1525 MARK-3 X-band 25 kW
All come with the EPA (Electronic Plotting Aid) fitted standard. An option is available to provide the
full functionality of ATA (Automatic Tracking Aid). A Video Plotter (Chart Plotter), which provides
Radar Map functions, and Performance Monitor are also optionally available.
The FR-1500 MARK-3 Series is available in the Regular type (R-type) and IMO type. The R-type
satisfies the IMO and IEC standards but includes more flexibility of functionality. These radars
comply with the carriage requirements on the relevant type of ships of the 1974 SOLAS
Convention.
The table below shows the differences between R-type and IMO-type radars. Other functions and
specifications are common. The operator cannot navigate between the two types.
Function IMO type Regular type (R-type)
Range scales 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12,
24, 48, 96 nm 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12,
24, 48, 72, 96 nm (sm, km on menu)
Target Alarm
zones Radar:
2 Target Alarm Zones. NO. 1 TAZ:
between 3 and 6 nm in 0.5 nm depth,
NO. 2: anywhere when NO. 1 is valid. Radar: Target Alarm Zone:
1
st and 2 nd TAZs anywhere. Alarm can
be selected for inside (as TAZ) or
outside (as off-zone Anchor Watch).
ATA: One Guard Zone:
Default GZ covers 3.5-4 nm,
adjustable between 3 and 6 nm, in 0.5
nm range depth. ATA: One Guard Zone:
Anywhere
x2 Zoom Not available Available on menu
Echo colors Monochrome yellow or green in 16
tones Choice of monochrome in 16 tones or
3 colors depending on echo strengths
Speed mode Manual, Log Manual, Log, and NAV (GPS, DGPS)
Target trail
intensity Not available 1, 2, 3, 4
Close-in range
enhancement Not available CENter ENHANCE on menu
A/D curve Not available A, B, C, D