Furuno RP-17, Operator'S Manual

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FOREWORD
A Word to RP-17 Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the
FURUNO RP-17 Video Plotter. We are con-
fident you will see why the FURUNO name
has become synonymous with quality and re-
liability.
For nearly 50 years FURUNO Electric Com-
pany has enjoyed an enviable reputation for
innovative and dependable marine electron-
ics equipment. This dedication to excellence
is furthered by our extensive global network
of agents and dealers.
Your RP-17 is designed and constructed to
meet the rigorous demands of the marine en-
vironment. However, no machine can perform
its intended function unless installed, oper-
ated and maintained properly. Please care-
fully read and follow the recommended
procedures for operation and maintenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the
end-user, about whether we are achieving our
purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing
FURUNO equipment.
Features
The Video Plotter RP-17 is an optional cir-
cuit board which is accommodated in the dis-
play unit of the FR-1500 MARK-3 series
radars and the FR-1710/1725/1760DS radar,
and provides video plotter functions such as
waypoint marking and route creation.
The main features are
• Chart overlay on radar display
• Head-up display for chart card data
• Memory cards for unlimited storage of data
• Memory cards can be used together with
chart cards.
• Radar position correction
• Alarms: Arrival, Anchor Watch, Border,
XTE (Cross-Track Error)