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A Word to GP-31/GP-36
Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the GP-
31 GPS Navigator, GP-36 DGPS Navigator.
We are confident you will see why the
FURUNO name has become synonymous
with quality and reliability.
For over 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 navigator is designed and constructed
to meet the rigorous demands of the marine
environment. However, no machine can per-
form its intended function unless installed,
operated and maintained properly. Please
carefully read and follow the recommended
procedures for installation, 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.
FOREWORD
Features
The GP-31/GP-36 is a totally integrated GPS
receiver and video plotter, and consists of a
display unit and an antenna unit.
The GP-36 additionally has a DGPS beacon
receiver built in its display unit. The high sen-
sitivity GPS receiver tracks up to twelve sat-
ellites simultaneously. An 8-state Kalman filter
ensures optimum accuracy in determination
of vessel position, course and speed.
The main features of the GP-31/GP-36 are
• A DGPS beacon receiver (external) may
be connected to the GP-31 to add DGPS
function.
• Comprehensive navigation data displays
• Storage for 950 waypoints and 50 routes
• Alarms: Arrival, Anchor Watch, XTE
(Cross-track Error), Trip, Time, DGPS, and
Speed.
• Man overboard feature records latitude
and longitude or TD (Loran C or Decca)
coordinates at time of man overboard and
provides continuous updates of range and
bearing when navigating to the MOB po-
sition.
• Menu-driven operation
• Bright 95 x 60 mm LCD with adjustable
contrast and brilliance
• Autopilot (option) may be connected, and
steering data output to the autopilot.
• Unique “Highway” display provides a
graphic presentation of ship’s progress
toward a waypoint.
• Own ship’s position may be shown in lati-
tude and longitude or TD (Loran C or
Decca).
• Waypoint and route data can be uploaded
from a PC or downloaded to a PC.