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Band Radar Models FR-2115-B/2125-B/2155-B*/2135S-B R BlackBox type (with custom monitor) X/S – band Radar Models FR-2115-B/2125-B/2155-B*/2135S-B I 12, 25 and 50* kW T/R up X-band, 30 kW I Dual-radar/full function remote S-band inter-switching I SXGA PC monitor either CRT or color I New powerful processor with LCD high-speed, high-density gate array and I Optional ARP-26 Automatic Radar sophisticated software Plotting Aid (ARPA) on 40 targets I New cast aluminum scanner gearbox I Furuno's exclusive chart/radar overlay and new series of streamlined radiators technique by optional RP-26 VideoPlotter I Shared monitor utilization of Radar and I Easy to create radar maps PC systems with custom PC monitor switching system The BlackBox radar system FR-2115-B, FR-2125-B, FR-2155-B* and FR-2135S-B are custom configured by adding a user’s favorite display to the blackbox radar package. The package is based on a Furuno standard radar used in the FR-21x5-B series with (FURUNO) monitor which is designed to comply with IMO Res MSC.64(67) Annex 4 for shipborne radar and A.823 (19) for ARPA performance. The display unit may be selected from virtually any size of multi-sync PC monitor, either a CRT screen or flat panel LCD display. The blackbox radar system is suitable for various ships which require no specific type approval as a SOLAS compliant radar. The radar is available in a variety of configurations: 12, 25, 30 and 50* kW output, short or long antenna radiator, 24 or 42 rpm scanner, with standard Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) and optional Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA). These plotting aids help the operator monitor and adjust CPA, TCPA, vector lengths, acquisition of interested targets. Radar echoes are presented in a selected color with a day or night background color for easy observation under all lighting conditions. Different colors are assigned for marks, symbols and text for user-friendly operation. The control unit has logically arranged controls in a combination of push keys, rotary controls and a well-organized menu structure. Catalogue No. R-176b R The future today with FURUNO's electronics technology. FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. TRADE MARK REGISTERED 9-52 Ashihara-cho, Nishinomiya City, Japan Telephone: +81 (0)798 65-2111 MARCA REGISTRADA Telefax: +81 (0)798 65-4200, 66-4622, 66-4623 SPECIFICATIONS OF FR-2115-B/2125-B/2155-B*/2135S-B BlackBox type ANTENNA EQUIPMENT LIST 1. Radiator system Slotted waveguide array Standard 2. Beamwidth 1. Antenna Unit 1 unit Radiator Type XN12AF XN20AF XN24AF XN4A* XN5A* SN30AF* SN36AF 2. Processor Unit RPU-011 1 unit Length 4 ft 6.5 ft 8 ft 8 ft 10 ft 9 ft 12 ft 3. Control Unit RCU-011 1 unit 3. Installation Materials and spare parts 1 set Beamwidth (H) 1.8° 1.23° 0.95° 0.95° 0.75° 2.3° 1.9° Optional Beamwidth (V) 25° 20° 20° 20° 20° 25° 25° 1. Auto Plotter ARP-26 (ARPA module) 3. Rotation speed 24 rpm or 42 rpm (option to FR-2115B/2125B 2. VideoPlotter RP-26 with XN12AF or XN20AF only) 3. Chart ROM card for RP-26 4. RAM card for RP-26 RF TRANSCEIVER (in scanner unit) 5. 42 rpm gearbox RSB-0075 for FR-2115-B/2125-B 1. Frequency 6. Interswitch box RJ-7/8 X-band 9410 MHz, 9415 MHz* (50 kW) 7. Gyro Interface GC-8 S-band 3050 MHz (30 kW) 8. Stepdown Transformer for 380/440 VAC 2. Output Power FR-2115-B: 12 kW, FR-2125-B: 25 kW, 9. Power Supply Unit PSU-001/001 FR-2155-B: 50 kW* FR-2135S-B: 30 kW 3. Pulselength & PRR Antenna Unit Range scales P/L (µs) PRR (Hz) XN12AF: 33 kg, 73 lb SN36AF: 3765 148.2" SN30AF: 3090 121.7"* 478 18.8" XN20AF: 38 kg, 86 lb 0.125, 0.25 0.07 3000 128 280 5.0" XN24AF: 42 kg, 93 lb 11.0" 0.5 0.07/0.15 3000 184 7.2" XN4A: 74 kg, 163 lb* XN5A: 77 kg, 169 lb* 0.75, 1.5 2 from 0.07/0.15/0.3 3000/1500 SN30AF: 123 kg, 276 lb* 693 27.3" 3 2 from 0.15/0.3/0.5/0.7 3000/1500 SN36AF: 130 kg, 286 lb 410 16.1" 280 11.0" 350 13.8" 8- 15 6 2 from 0.3/0.5/0.7/1.2 1500/1000 410 16.1" 110 460 18.1" 430 16.9" 4.3" 560 22.1" 12, 24 2 from 0.5/0.7/1.2 1000/600 110 60 105 100 105 60 48, 96 1.2 600 XN12AF: 1290 50.8" XN4A: 2570 102.2"* XN20AF: 2060 81.1" 4. IF amplifier Logarithmic, IF: 60 MHz. BW: 28/3 MHz XN5A: 3210 126.4"* XN24AF: 2570 101.2" 137 5. Noise Figure 6 dB 5.4" DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS 570 22.4" 1. Non-Interlaced, Multi-sync PC Monitor (Owner supplied) 645 25.4" Virtually any size including, 15", 17", 20", 21" and (300 11.8") 4- 15 (380 15.0") 240 9.5" 240 9.5" 28" CRTs, as well as Flat Panel color LCDs 470 18.5" 300 11.8" (SXGA 1280 x 1024) 560 22.0" 445 17.5" 2. Minimum range and discrimination 35 m Control Unit Weight: 3 kg, 6.6 lb Processor Unit 3. Range Scales Weight: 17 kg, 37.5 lb 502 19.8" 467 18.4" Range (nm) 0.125 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.5 3 6 12 24 48 96 420 16.5" 75 149 Ring (nm) 0.025 0.05 0.1 0.25 0.5 1 2 4 8 16 16 3.0" Fixing Holes 5.9" 53 4-M5 (16, 32 and 120 nm range scales can be menu-added) 2.1" Fixing Holes 4. Accuracy 490 19.3" 2- 6.5 450 17.7" 56 Range: 1 % of range in use or 15 m, whichever is greater 8.0 450 17.7" 2.2" 534 21.0" Bearing: Better than 1° 0.3" 149 5. Presentation Head-up, Head-up TB, North-up, True Motion 5.9" Fixing Holes 111 Sea or ground stabilization 4- 12 4.4" 6. Plotting facilities EPA: 10 targets by electric plotting aid (standard) Interconnection diagram ARPA option: Automatic Radar Plotting Aid for 40 targets BlackBox package automatically or manually acquired, Monitor 2 guard zones 0.7 - 32 nm. FR-2155-B* FR-2115-B/2125-B/2135S-B Common function: Adjustment and display of CPA, TCPA, GZ, ACQ range, vector length true or relative Antenna 7. Radar map Nav lines, coastlines, buoys, etc. produced by Unit operator. 150 points x 10 areas stored in PROM. Control Unit Processor Unit INTERFACE (IEC 61162-1 & NMEA 0183) Monitor interface Input: BWC, BWR, DBS, DBT, DPT, GGA, GLL, MTW, MWV, Power Supply Gyro Interface Unit PSU-001 GC-8 Gyro RMA, RMB, RMC, RTE, OSD, RSD, TTM, VBW, VDR, Gyro Compass VHW, VTG, VWT, VWR, WPL, ZDA, ARPA CO-SPEVV-SB-C Converter AD-100 Power Supply ARP-26 Output: TLL, RSD, TTM Unit PSU-004 Speed Log VideoPlotter GPS etc. POWER SUPPLY (Specify when ordering) RP-26 External AC set: 115/230 VAC, 320 VA (FR-2135S-B), 360 VA (FR-2115-B), 2C 1.5 m Buzzer 230 VAC 3 115/230 VAC 410 VA (FR-2125-B), 490 VA (FR-2155-B)* (50 kW)* (for monitor) DC set: 24/32 VDC Interswitch Other Radar systems * FR-2155-B having 50 kW output power or XN4A, XN5A radiator are not type Optional 24 VDC 115/230 VAC approved. Supply (12, 25, 30 kW) SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 00105T Printed in Japan FURUNO U.S.A., INC. FURUNO DANMARK AS Camas, Washington, U.S.A. Hvidovre, Denmark Phone: +1 360-834-9300 Telefax: +1 360-834-9400 Phone: +45 36 77 45 00 Telefax: +45 36 77 45 01 FURUNO (UK) LIMITED FURUNO NORGE A/S Denmead, Hampshire, U.K. Ålesund, Norway Phone: +44 2392-230303 Telefax: +44 2392-230101 Phone: +47 70 102950 Telefax: +47 70 127021 FURUNO FRANCE S.A. FURUNO SVERIGE AB Bordeaux-Mérignac, France Västra Frölunda, Sweden Phone: +33 5 56 13 48 00 Telefax: +33 5 56 13 48 01 Phone: +46 31-7098940 Telefax: +46 31-497093 FURUNO ESPANA S.A. FURUNO SUOMI OY Madrid, Spain Helsinki, Finland Phone: +34 91-725-90-88 Telefax: +34 91-725-98-97 Phone: +358 9 341 7570 Telefax: +358 9 341 5716.
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