Furuno FMD-3200-BB is an advanced electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) designed to provide mariners with precise navigational information and enhance situational awareness. Its user-friendly interface, combined with powerful processing capabilities and comprehensive features, makes it an indispensable tool for professional mariners.
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Simplified user interface
High-resolution display for clear chart viewing
Dual-chart display capability
Route planning and monitoring tools
AIS target tracking and display
Radar overlay for enhanced situational awareness
USB connectivity for external data transfer
To turn on the FMD-3200-BB, simply press the power button located on the front panel of the unit.
The standby mode allows the unit to remain in a low-power state while still maintaining critical functions such as GPS tracking and alarm monitoring.
To select a color palette, press the 'Color' button on the RCU-024 control unit and use the arrow keys to navigate through the available options.
How is the size of the Look-ahead area set, which the ECDIS uses to scan ENCs for problems along the ship's course line?
Select the [Check Area] page from the [Overlay/NAV Tools] box and set the ahead time or distance and ahead width, as well as the "Around" figures, which include port, starboard, bow, and stern check distances. The reference point for this setup is the conning position (CCRP).
Where is the Safety Contour set for the route plan check, which is performed by the route planning tool?
Enter the desired safety contour, plan a route by defining waypoints, choose dangerous objects to be monitored during route monitoring on the [Alert Parameters] page in the [Route Plan] dialog box, and click the [Check Route] button to generate a list of chart alerts based on the safety contour and other parameters.
How are navigational chart objects manually added to the FURUNO ECDIS when required by information received via VHF broadcast?
Enter the user chart creation feature on the ECDIS, input the necessary objects and text, and follow the specific instructions to add different types of objects like Tide, Circle, Current, Label, Area, Line, and Text to the user chart.
How to activate the Four Shades function for ENCs on the Furuno FMD 3200?
To activate the Four Shades function for the ENCs on the Furuno FMD 3200, access the context-sensitive menu by right-clicking any VRM or EBL box. From there, you can find additional functions for EBLs and VRMs, including the option to center the origin of the EBL and VRM on the current position using the 'Centered' function.
What does it mean when an ENC is outlined in magenta in the Catalog of Chart Cells?
It indicates that the license for the chart is available, but the chart itself is not installed.
