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Furuno GPS NAVIGATOR GP-150 User Manual

Furuno GPS NAVIGATOR GP-150
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9-1
9. MAINTE-
NANCE &
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
9.1 Clearing the Memory
The GP-150 has two memories: GPS
memory and plotter memory.
Clearing the plotter memory
The plotter memory holds plotted track and
mark data. When you clear the plotter
memory, all track and marks are cleared and
all corresponding defaults settings are
restored.
1) Press MENU ESC, 9 and 9 to display the
CLEAR MEMORY menu.
Clear Plotter No Yes
Clear GPS No Yes
Clear All No Yes
CLEAR MEMORY
Clear GPS
MENU : Escape
: Select
No
Figure 9-1 CLEAR MEMORY menu
2) Press
or to select Clear Plotter.
3) Press
to select Yes. The following
message appears.
Clear tracks and marks
Are you sure to clear ?
ENT:Yes MENU:No
Figure 9-2
4) Press the NU/CU ENT key.
Clearing the GPS memory
The GPS memory stores GPS information,
including the Almanac. When you clear the
GPS memory, all GPS information is erased.
1) Press MENU ESC, 9 and 9 to display the
CLEAR MEMORY menu.
2) Press
or to select Clear GPS.
3) Press
to select Yes. The following
message appears.
Setting for cold start
Are you sure to clear ?
ENT:Yes MENU:No
Figure 9-3
4) Press the NU/CU ENT key.
Clearing GPS and plotter memories
To clear both GPS and plotter memories;
1) Press MENU ESC, 9 and 9 to display the
CLEAR MEMORY menu.
2) Press
or to select Clear All.
3) Press
to select Yes. The message
shown in Figure 9-4 appears.
Setting for default
Are you sure to clear ?
ENT:Yes MENU:No
Figure 9-4
4) Press the NU/CU ENT key.
Note: The equipment may lock after
clearing the GPS and plotter
memories. Reapply power to the
equipment to restore normal
operation.

Table of Contents

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Furuno GPS NAVIGATOR GP-150 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display TypeLCD
Display Size4.5 inches
Resolution320 x 240 pixels
Channels12 channels
InterfaceNMEA0183
Operating Temperature-15°C to +55°C
Waterproof StandardIPX6
GPS Accuracy10 m (95%)
Update Rate1 second
SBAS Accuracy3 m (95% probability, HDOP ≤ 4)

Summary

IMPORTANT NOTICE

General

Describes operator responsibilities and manual usage, including warnings about incorrect operation.

How to Discard This Product

Instructions for product disposal according to local regulations for industrial waste.

How to Discard a Used Battery

Information on battery disposal methods and symbols for different regions.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING and CAUTION Statements

Important warnings and cautions for safe operation and potential hazards.

Warning Label Information

Details about the attached warning label and its meaning.

FOREWORD

A Word to GP-150 Owners

Welcome message and introduction to the GP-150, highlighting FURUNO's quality.

Features

Overview of the GP-150's main capabilities and functions.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Category of Units

Classification of the system's units based on their environment.

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

1.1 Control Description

Explanation of the control panel buttons and their functions.

1.2 Turning On and Off the Power

Procedure for powering the unit on and off, including initial startup.

1.3 Adjusting Display Contrast and Brilliance

How to modify screen brightness and contrast for optimal viewing.

1.4 Selecting the Display Mode

Choosing different display layouts for navigation data.

1.5 Icons

Explanation of icons displayed on the unit for status alerts.

2. TRACK

2.1 Enlarging/Shrinking the Display

Adjusting zoom level on plotter displays for better viewing.

2.2 Selecting Display Orientation

Setting display to north-up or course-up modes.

2.3 Shifting the Cursor

How to move the cursor on the display.

2.4 Shifting the Display

Moving the displayed track when the ship moves off-screen.

2.5 Centering Cursor Position

Repositioning the cursor to the center of the screen.

2.6 Centering Own Ship's Position

Setting the ship's position to the center of the display.

2.7 Stopping/Starting Plotting and Recording of Track

Controls for saving the ship's track data.

2.8 Erasing Track

Procedure for deleting stored track data.

2.9 Selecting Track Plotting Interval

Setting how often track points are recorded.

2.10 Apportioning the Memory

Dividing memory between track and mark storage.

2.11 Selecting Bearing Reference

Choosing between True and Magnetic bearing display.

3. MARKS

3.1 Entering/Erasing Marks

Procedures for adding and deleting marks on the display.

3.2 Selecting Mark Shape

Choosing from available shapes for marks.

3.3 Connecting Marks

Linking marks with lines on the display.

3.4 Entering Event Marks

Saving important positions as event marks.

3.5 Selecting Event Mark Shape

Choosing shapes for event marks.

3.6 Entering the MOB Mark

Marking the Man Overboard position.

4. NAVIGATION PLANNING

4.1 Registering Waypoints

How to input and save specific locations as waypoints.

4.2 Editing Waypoints

Modifying the details of previously saved waypoints.

4.3 Deleting Waypoints

Removing waypoints from memory.

4.4 Registering Routes

Creating and saving sequences of waypoints for navigation.

4.5 Deleting Route Waypoints

Removing specific waypoints from a saved route.

4.6 Replacing Route Waypoints

Changing a waypoint within a saved route.

4.7 Deleting Routes

Removing entire saved routes.

5. STARTING FOR DESTINATION

5.1 Setting Destination

Procedures for defining the target destination for navigation.

5.2 Canceling Destination

How to abort the current navigation destination.

5.3 Erasing Route Waypoints (flags)

Removing route flags from the display.

5.4 Finding Range and Bearing Between Two Points

Calculating distances and bearings between locations.

6. SETTING UP VARIOUS DISPLAYS

6.1 Selecting Data to Display on the Data Display

Customizing data fields shown on the data display.

6.2 Selecting Position Format

Choosing how position is displayed (Lat/Lon, LOPs).

6.3 Demo Display

Simulating unit operation for training purposes.

7. ALARMS

7.1 Arrival Alarm, Anchor Watch Alarm

Setting alarms for reaching waypoints or drifting anchor.

7.2 Cross Track Error (XTE) Alarm

Alert for deviating from the intended course.

7.3 Ship’s Speed Alarm

Alarms for speed being too high, low, or within a range.

7.4 Trip Alarm

Warning when distance traveled exceeds a set limit.

7.5 Water Temperature Alarm

Alarm for water temperature being too high, low, or within a range.

7.6 Depth Alarm

Alarm for depth being too high, low, or within a range.

7.7 WAAS/DGPS Alarm

Warning when WAAS/DGPS signal is lost.

8. MENU SETTINGS

8.1 GPS Menu

Configuration settings related to GPS operation and data.

8.2 Selecting Units of Measurement

Setting display units for distance, depth, temperature, and altitude.

8.3 Mark, Character Size and Brilliance

Adjusting the appearance of marks, text, and screen elements.

8.4 Settings for Connection of Navigator

Configuring data output and external equipment connections.

8.5 Receiving Data from Personal Computer

Downloading waypoints and routes from a PC.

8.6 WAAS/DGPS Setting

Configuring settings for WAAS or DGPS beacon receiver.

8.7 Displaying GPS Monitor Displays

Viewing GPS satellite and beacon data.

9. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

9.1 Clearing the Memory

Procedures for resetting GPS and plotter memory to defaults.

9.2 Preventive Maintenance

Routine checks to keep the equipment in good working order.

9.3 Error Messages

Descriptions of error messages and their meanings.

9.4 Troubleshooting

Table of common issues and their solutions.

9.5 Diagnostic Tests

Procedures for running self-tests on hardware components.

APPENDIX

9. SYSTEM SETTINGS

Configuration options for system parameters.

1. PLOTTER SETUP

Settings related to the plotter display.

2. UNIT SETUP

Configuration for measurement units.

3. DATA1, 3 OUTPUT SETUP

Settings for data output on ports 1 and 3.

4. DATA2 OUTPUT SETUP

Settings for data output on port 2.

5. DATA4 I/O SETUP

Input/Output configuration for port 4.

6. GPS SETUP

Configuration settings for GPS.

7. WAAS/DGPS SETUP

Configuration for WAAS or DGPS beacon receiver.

8. LOP SETUP

Settings for Line of Position display.

9. CLEAR MEMORY

Procedures for clearing unit memory.

DIGITAL INTERFACE (IEC 61162-1 EDITION 2 (2000-07))

Data Transmission Overview

Explains data format, interval, and transmission methods.

Data Sentences

Lists input and output NMEA sentences.

Schematic Diagrams

Circuit diagrams for data ports.

TIME DIFFERENCES

World Time Zones

Map illustrating global time zone differences.

GEODETIC CHART LIST

Chart Datum Codes

List of geodetic datums and their corresponding codes.

PARTS LIST

Electrical Parts List

List of replaceable electrical components and their codes.

WHAT IS WAAS?

SBAS Providers and Coverage

Explanation of WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN and their satellites.

LIST OF TERMS/SYMBOLS

Glossary of Terms and Symbols

Definitions of abbreviations and symbols used in the manual.

SPECIFICATIONS OF GPS NAVIGATOR GP-150/Dual

1 GPS Receiver

Technical specifications for the GPS receiver module.

2 Display Section

Technical specifications for the display unit.

3 Interface

Details on communication ports and data formats.

4 Power Supply

Power requirements and specifications.

5 Environmental Condition

Operating temperature, humidity, and vibration limits.

6 Coating Color

Color specifications for the unit.

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