Furuno GP-32 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the
GP-37, GP-32
Congratulations on your choice of the GP-37
DGPS Navigator, GP-32 GPS Navigator.
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.
Your navigator 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 installation, 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 GP-37/GP-32 is a totally integrated GPS
receiver and video plotter, and mainly
consists of a display unit and an antenna unit.
The GP-37 is additionally equipped with a
DGPS beacon receiver, built in the display
unit.
The high sensitivity GPS receiver tracks up to
13 satellites (12 GPS, 1 WAAS)
simultaneously. An 8-state Kalman filter
ensures optimum accuracy in determination
of vessel position, course and speed.
The main features of the GP-37/GP-32 are
A DGPS beacon receiver may be
connected to the GP-32 to add DGPS
capability.
WAAS capability.
Storage for 999 waypoints and 50 routes
Alarms: Arrival/Anchor Watch, XTE
(Cross-track Error), Trip, Odometer, Time,
WAAS/DGPS, and Speed.
Man overboard feature records position at
time of man overboard and provides
continuous updates of range and bearing
when navigating to the MOB position.
Bright 95 x 60 mm LCD with adjustable
contrast and brilliance.
Autopilot (option) may be connected, and
steering data output to the autopilot.
Unique Highway display provides a graphic
presentation of ship’s progress toward a
waypoint.
User displays definable by operator.
Waypoint and route data can be uploaded
from a PC and downloaded to a PC.