We will provide a software development kit (SDK) for a fee that can be used in conjunction with our Radar Sensors and Network Sounders to utilize their main functions.
About Furuno's Software Development Kits
Furuno's software development kit (Furuno Sensor SDK) is a kit for customers to develop their own applications. The kit is available in Windows and Linux versions, allowing customers to use the main functions of our Radar Sensors and Network Sounders according to their purposes and applications.
It can be utilized in a variety of ways and is ideal for developing applications such as coastal monitoring, land/sea security, government land/sea applications, unmanned vessels, fish farm monitoring, oil rig docking, bird migration, and more.
Windows 11 (for Intel CPU 64-bit)
Linux (for Intel CPU)
Linux (for ARM CPU)
- Not supporting macOS, iOS, iPadOS, or Android
Available SDKs
Radar Sensor
A wide range of sensor models can be selected from a broad lineup, including next-generation Solid-State Radar Sensors equipped with the Target Analyzer™ function, which allows the user to identify dangerous targets at a glance, as well as commercial-class Radars that meet the performance standards of the IMO (International Maritime Organization).
Basic Functionalities utilized via SDK
- Transmit and stop transmitting Radar
- Receive echo data
- Range change
- Set blind sector
- Interference suppression
- Adjust MBS (main bang suppression)
- Gain/Rain/Sea clutter control (Auto or Manual)
- Set Guard Zone alarm
- Target Tracking (ARPA/Fast TT)
- Start/stop target tracking
- Receive target information
- Set acquiring target (Auto or Manual)
- Dual range mode
- Receive Radar alarm status
- Adjust pulse width
- Available functions depend on the sensor model used.
Sensor models compatible with Furuno Sensor SDK
Sensors | Frequency | Transmitter | Type | Power |
DRS2D-NXT | X-Band | Solid-State | Dome | 25 W |
DRS4DL+ (Discontinued) | X-Band | Magnetron | Dome | 4 kW |
DRS4D-NXT | X-Band | Solid-State | Dome | 25 W |
DRS6A/12A/25A X-Class | X-Band | Magnetron | Open | 6 kW / 12 kW / 25 kW |
DRS6A/12A/25A-NXT | X-Band | Solid-State | Open | 25 W / 100 W / 200 W |
FAR-1513/1523-BB | X-Band | Magnetron | Open | 12 kW / 25 kW |
FAR-1518/1528-BB | X-Band | Magnetron | Open | 12 kW / 25 kW |
FAR-2117/2127-BB Ver. 04.13 (Discontinued) | X-Band | Magnetron | Open | 12 kW / 25 kW |
FAR-2137S-BB Ver. 04.13 (Discontinued) | S-Band | Magnetron | Open | 30 kW |
FAR-2218/2228-BB | X-Band | Magnetron | Open | 12 kW / 25 kW |
FAR-2238S-BB | S-Band | Magnetron | Open | 30 kW |
FAR-2228-NXT-BB | X-Band | Solid-State | Open | 600 W |
FAR-2238S-NXT-BB | S-Band | Solid-State | Open | 250 W |
FAR-3210/3220-BB | X-Band | Magnetron | Open | 12 kW / 25 kW |
FAR-3230S-BB/3035S | S-Band | Magnetron | Open | 30 kW |
FAR-3220-NXT-BB/3025-NXT | X-Band | Solid-State | Open | 600 W |
FAR-3230S-SSD-BB/3035S-NXT | S-Band | Solid-State | Open | 250 W |
- Subject to change or delete without notice.
Network Sounder
We offer a range of digital Fish Finder sensors for connection to the NavNet TZtouch Series, which provide high-resolution sensing.
Basic Functionalities utilized via SDK
- Transmit and stop transmitting Fish Finder
- Receive raw sounder echo data
- Range setting
- Adjust pulse width
- Frequency adjustment
- Interference suppression
- Clutter suppression, Gain (Auto or Manual)
- TVG setting
- Fish alarm
- White line
- Zoom setting
- Heave adjustment
- Split range
- Available functions depend on the sensor model used.
Sensor models compatible with Furuno Sensor SDK
Sensors | Power / Frequency |
DFF1 (Discontinued) | 1 kW, 50 / 200 kHz |
DFF3 (Discontinued) | 3 kW, Selectable 28-200 kHz |
BBDS1 (Discontinued) | 1 kW, 50/200 kHz |
DFF1-UHD (Discontinued) | 1 kW, Chirp 30-70 kHz/175-225 kHz |
DFF3-UHD | 3 kW nominal, Chirp Selectable 25 - 242 kHz |
- Subject to change or delete without notice.
Conditions of Use
- Customers agree to the " Furuno Sensor SDK License Agreement " set forth by Furuno.
- Upon reading and understanding the Agreement, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of use of the SDK and to comply with all relevant laws and regulations, including export and re-export laws and regulations.
- The Furuno Sensor SDK fee and annual support fee will be charged.
- Please contact your local Furuno sales representative for Furuno Sensor SDK fees and sensor fees.
- Please note that we are not able to provide any support for your program or the development environment you use. Please note that we may not be able to provide the SDK depending on the purpose of use or application.