Furuno FI-507 MULTI XL, Operator'S Manual

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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the FI-504, FI-507
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FI-504 Multi/FI-507 Multi
XL displays, members of the FI-50 series of marine instruments. We are
confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous
with quality and reliability.
For over 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable
reputation for quality marine electronics equipment. This dedication to
excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and
dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous de-
mands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its
intended function unless operated and maintained properly. Please care-
fully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and
maintenance.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
The FI-504 Multi/FI-507 Multi XL displays provide heading, environment,
autopilot, engine, depth, speed, and wind information, all on a high qual-
ity, backlit LCD. The sturdy weather-proof case is built to stand up to
even the harshest of environments.
The main features are
• Eight varieties of displays: heading, environment, autopilot, engine,
depth, speed, timer, and wind.
• Four levels of backlighting including off.
• Timers: Stopwatch and count-down
• Depth alarms: Shallow alarm, Deep alarm
• Anchor alarms: Shallow alarm, Deep alarm
• Voltage alarm monitors power source voltage
• Wind alarms: High apparent wind angle, Low apparent wind angle,
Max. true wind speed, Low true wind speed
• Speed indications: Max. STW, Average STW, SOG, Max. SOG, Aver-
age SOG, Wind speed, Max. true wind speed
• Log indication from 0 to 99,999 nm
• Resettable trip counter, from 0 to 999 nm