Marine Radar

MARINE RADAR

Model FAR-2xx8 series

Merchant Marine

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FAR-2xx8 series / FAR-20x8-MARK-2 series

(for Category 1 of ship/craft, with 27" wide LCD)

FAR-2018-MK-2	X-band, 12 kW, TR up, Magnetron
FAR-2028-MK-2	X-band, 25 kW, TR up, Magnetron
FAR-2328-NXT	X-band, 600 W, TR up, Solid State
FAR-2338S	S-band, 30 kW, TR up, Magnetron
FAR-2338S-NXT	S-band, 250 W, TR up, Solid State

FAR-22x8 series

(for Category 2 of ship/craft, with 19" LCD)

FAR-2218	X-band, 12 kW, TR up, Magnetron
FAR-2228	X-band, 25 kW, TR up, Magnetron
FAR-2228-NXT	X-band, 600W, TR up, Solid State
FAR-2238S	S-band, 30 kW, TR up, Magnetron
FAR-2238S-NXT	S-band, 250 W, TR up, Solid State

IEC Standards

FAR-2xx8 series fully comply with the following IEC standards:

IEC 60945 Ed. 4
IEC 61162-1 Ed. 5
IEC 61162-2 Ed. 1
IEC 61162-450 Ed. 2
IEC 62288 Ed. 3
IEC 62388 Ed. 2
IEC 62923-1/2 Ed. 1

Features

Compliant with IACS UR E27*.

For IACS UR E27, click here.

Advanced technologies for navigation safety

The Furuno FAR-22x8/23x8 series is a brand-new Radar series characterized by its state-of-the-art antenna design and innovative signal processing technologies. Furuno's latest, advanced technologies and intuitive design will increase situational awareness, facilitating unparalleled navigational safety.

Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) for unprecedented echo clarity

Quickly adjusts the Radar image with a single button press. When the ACE function is activated, the system automatically optimizes clutter reduction filters and gain control according to the sea and weather conditions.

Fast Target Tracking™ function provides early-stage collision avoidance

With Fast Target Tracking™ (TT), the FAR-22x8/23x8 series provides accurate tracking information; speed and course vectors are displayed in mere seconds allowing operators to take action and avoid incidents at a very early stage.

See potential collisions with Risk Visualizer™

Risk Visualizer™ assists operators in making avoidance decisions by visualizing the areas where there is a risk of collision if own ship keeps current speed and other ship(s) continue to navigate at their current speed and course.
Risk Visualizer™ makes it easier to identify the risk of approaching or colliding with other vessels in challenging environments—such as during nighttime navigation, low-visibility conditions, high-traffic areas, or when the operator is managing a high workload.

Risk Visualizer™ display image*

In the example image, by altering course so that your ship does not enter the approaching area, you can avoid the other ship by maintaining a distance equal to the personal area.

Maneuver your vessel to avoid the approaching/collision areas, you will be able to avoid other ships. If your ship's course is within an approaching area, there is a risk of coming close to othe ther ship, so the operators must steer with caution.

If target’s CPA and TCPA are less than the threshold, the approaching/collision area will flash in red and the CPA/TCPA alert occurs.
After acknowledging the alert, the flashing stops.

If a target’s speed or course is changed after your vessel changes its course, the risk of collision may increase. Maneuver your vessel accordingly to avoid collision.
When the vector mode is set to the ground stabilization or sea stabilization(true), the approaching/collision area is shown with a thick solid line in the same direction as the vector of the target that is on a collision course with own ship.
The color for the approaching/collision areas change according to the color of the target symbol.

Exceptionally intuitive user interface

InstantAccess bar™ for quick access to your frequently used functions

Well-designed controllers for stress-free operation InstantAccess bar™ Radar function menu Display setting menu Screen image: Wide monitor MU-270W Exceptionally intuitive user interface InstantAccess bar™ contains shortcut menus for frequently used functions and actions, allowing for quick access to essential tasks.

Screen image: Wide monitor MU-270W

Well-designed controllers for stress-free operation

Comfortable usability is very important on long voyages. With that in mind, these control units are designed based on ergonomics to comfortably accommodate the operator's hand. All operations can be controlled with the trackball.

Refined antenna with excellent reliability and easy maintenance

The FAR-2xx8 series is designed to provide clearer and more accurate Radar images of the surroundings, while increasing reliability and decreasing overall cost of ownership with easy maintenance.

Signals are safely transported though the Ethernet network between the antenna and below deck processing unit, allowing for higher reliability. High quality images are obtained by the signal processor inside the antenna unit, directly converting analog to digital signals before sending them to the main processor unit.

The new antenna's refined shape significantly reduces aerodynamic drag and lightens the burden on the gear box.The gear box itself has also been redesigned. Decreased aerodynamic drag and a DC brushless motor result in a very durable gear box that can be used for a prolonged period of time.

Installation and maintenance are now easier than ever. All components of the gear box are integrated into one block that can easily be removed from the gear box when maintenance is required. The cable to the gear box can be connected from the side of the gear box.

Solid State Radar model - NXT - specializes in target detection and maintainability

Compared to the traditional Magnetron Radar, the Solid State Radar NXT Series provide highly reliable target detection while requiring low power.

Clear images

Furuno Solid State Radar technology generates clear echo images, which allows users to obtain a clear picture of the area around their vessel, including weaker echoes from small crafts.

Reducing the time and cost for maintenance

No need to replace the magnetron
Removal of the consumable parts thanks to a fan-less antenna (S-band only)

Power Amplifier Module of the Solid State transceiver X-band (left) and S-band (right)

Easy installation for new building as well as retrofits, with high flexibility

27" wide monitor (model: MU-270W) selectable*

With the expanded wide monitor, 9 TT data boxes will be displayed on the screen. The color contrast of the display is excellent so that Radar echo can be grasped at a glance.

FAR-2xx8 series / FAR-20x8-MARK-2 series only

Existing monitor, control unit and cables can be used in retrofitting*

Only when retrofitting in lieu of FAR-2xx7 series

Optional LAN Signal Converter enables Ethernet communication

Extension of the cable between antenna unit and processor unit utilizing existing cables when retrofitting is possible.

Ethernet connectivity with onboard system

Ethernet expands the radar's capability with connection between either existing or newly installed systems, such as ECDIS and VDR.

With the optional Ethernet HUB, Inter-switch can be utilized

DVI-I cable is connectible to VDR in retrofitting

How to connect VDR with FAR-2xx8 series

VR-7000/7000S	Directly connect VDR with LAN.
VR-3000/3000S	Directly input the RGB signal from a DVI-I port to the VDR.
Other manufacturer's VDR	Please check with the VDR manufacturer to connect appropriately.

Options

Wave Analyzer Software*

Wave Analyzer Software provides real-time measurement of wave height, direction and period by analyzing sea surface echoes received from the marine radar. The wave information ensures safety at sea, even at night.

Compatible with X-band and S-band radar (both magnetron and solid state)

For further details, click here.

ICE mode*

ICE mode visualizes ice structures and find the best route through iced sea surface. Finding the optimum route to go through ice, the vessel consumes much less power and saves fuel and time.

Compatible with X-band radar (both magnetron and solid state)

Software Version

Product	Software Version		IMO/IEC/ITU
	SPU	MAIN
FAR-22x8/23x8 FAR-2238S/2338S FAR-20x8-MARK-2 (Magnetron)	0359281-01.xx	0359377-01.xx	IMO A.278(VIII) IMO A.694(17) IMO MSC.1/Circ.1349 IMO MSC.191(79) IMO MSC.192(79) IMO MSC.302(87) IMO MSC.36(63) IMO MSC.97(73) IEC 60945 Ed. 4 IEC 61162-1 Ed. 5 IEC 61162-2 Ed. 1 IEC 61162-450 Ed. 2 IEC 62288 Ed. 3 IEC 62388 Ed. 2 IEC 62923-1/2 Ed. 1 * ITU-R M.1177-4
FAR-22x8/23x8-NXT (X-band Solid State Radar）	0359477-01.xx
FAR-2238/2338S-NXT (S-band Solid State Radar)	0359286-01.xx

This software version is required only for the installation onboard vessels applicable to MED Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1170. Please consult with your local distributors, should you wish to upgrade the software.