Furuno FMD3100, Operator'S Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 System Configuration
The FMD-3100 mainly consists of the Panel Computer Unit (hereafter referred to as
PCU) and Trackball Control Unit. The PCU is connected to various navigation sen-
sors, and performs electronic chart operations, navigation calculations, route planning
and route monitoring. The Trackball Control Unit selects items stored in the PCU and,
subsequently, performs actions on those items. The optional Sensor Adapters inter-
face between the PCU and external equipment to input and output information be-
tween the PCU and external equipment.
1.2 Panel Computer Unit
The 24” PCU is the heart of the ECDIS system, and is mainly responsible for chart
management, route planning and route navigation.
Front panel
No. Item Description
1 Speaker Outputs the audio alarm.
2 Equipment Status
Indicator "HDD" flashes in red when reading from or writing to the storage de-
vice. "SERVICE" illuminates in red when the unit requires service.
(Have a FURUNO service engineer check the set.)
3 Brilliance Control Adjusts the display brilliance. See section 1.7.
4 Brilliance Status Indicates if the brilliance is within or outside of the ECDIS standard.
See section 1.7.
5 Power Switch Turns the power on or off. See section 1.5.
Note 1: To keep the system stable, restart the PCU at least once every two weeks.
Note 2: If the ambient temperature is less than 0°C(32°F) at start-up, the message "Low temperature
detected, system preheat ......" appears, indicating the PCU is being warmed. The warming time var-
ies with the ambient temperature, however the time is approx. 30 minutes. At the completion of the
warming, the ECDIS display appears. No operation is possible until the warming is completed.
Note 3: Connect the USB DVD drive to the PCU only to do a chart, software update. After completion
of an update, remove the medium from the drive, disconnect the drive from the PCU and store the
medium in its case.
Note 4: The DVD ROM provided with this equipment contains the ECDIS program. Store the DVD
in a place where the temperature and humidity are moderate. The recommended storage tempera-
ture is -10°C(14°F) to 40°C(104°F).