Furuno GP-1640 User Manual

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FOREWORD
A Word to GP-1640 Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the
FURUNO GP-1640 GPS PLOTTER. We are
confident you will see why the FURUNO name
has become synonymous with quality and
reliability.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company
has enjoyed an enviable reputation for
innovative and dependable 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 demands of the marine
environment. However, no machine can
perform its intended function unless installed,
operated and maintained properly. Please
carefully 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 main features of the GP-1640 are
• Comprehensive navigation data displays.
• Bright 5.6-inch LCD with temperature
compensated tone and brilliance control.
• Automatic coastline chart loading.
• Position display in latitude and longitude,
Loran C or Decca TDs.
• Accepts both FURUNO and NAVIONICS or
C-MAP NT mini chart cards.
• Alarms: Arrival, Anchor Watch, Cross-track
Error, Speed, Proximity.
• Man overboard feature records latitude and
longitude coordinates at time of man
overboard.
• “Highway” display provides graphic
presentation of ship’s track and is useful for
monitoring cross track error.
• WAAS capability
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Furuno GP-1640 Specifications

General

Brand	Furuno
Model	GP-1640
Category	GPS
Language	English