Furuno 1763C User Manual

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5. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT


5-25

Contents of GPS sensor setup menu (con’t from previous page)

Item Description Settings

Default

Setting

Spd/Cse
Smoothing

During position fixing, ship’s velocity (speed and course)
is directly measured by receiving GPS satellite signals.
The raw velocity data may vary too much depending on
receiving conditions and other factors. You can reduce
this variance by increasing the smoothing. Like with
latitude and longitude smoothing, the higher the speed
and course smoothing the higher the smoothing setting,
the more the raw data will be averaged. If this setting is
high, the response to speed and course changes will
slow. For no smoothing, enter all zeros.

0-999 sec

5 sec

GPS Speed
Averaging

Calculation of ETA is based on average ship’s speed
over a given period. If the period is too long or too short,
calculation error will result. Change this setting if
calculation error occurs. The default setting is suitable for
most conditions.

0-999 sec

60 sec

Latitude,
Longitude
Offset

Offsets latitude position to further refine position
accuracy. Use the N

<− −>

S soft key to switch

coordinate.

0.001’S – 9.999’N
0.001’E – 9.999’W

0.0’ (no offset)

Disable
Satellite

Every GPS satellite is broadcasting abnormal satellite
number(s) in its Almanac, which contains general orbital
data about all GPS satellites, including those which are
malfunctioning. Using this information, the GPS receiver
automatically eliminates any malfunctioning satellite from
the GPS satellite schedule. However, the Almanac
sometimes may not contain this information. If you hear
about a malfunctioning satellite from another source, you
can disable it manually. Enter satellite number (two digits,
max. 3 satellites) with the trackball and [ENTER] knob
and press the ENTER soft key.

None

Latitude

Sets initial latitude position after cold start. Use the
N

< − −>

S soft key to switch coordinate.

45

°

35.000’N

Longitude

Sets initial longitude position after cold start. Use the
W

< − −>

E soft key to switch coordinate.

125

°

00.000’W

Antenna
Height

Enters the height of the GPS antenna unit above sea
surface. For further details refer to the installation
manual.

0-99 m

5 m

GPS Fix
Mode

Chooses position fixing method: 2D (three satellites in
view), 2D/3D (three or four satellites in view whichever is
greater).

2D, 2D/3D

2D/3D

Cold Start

Clears the Almanac to receive the latest Almanac.

No, Yes

No

GPS STATUS
(soft key)

Displays GPS satellite status display. Requires GPS Receiver GP-310/320B or GPS navigator outputting
the data sentence GSA or GSV. For further details see the chapter on Maintenance.

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