Furuno adopts Doppler technology on a beam radar. This technology, which offers multiple possibilities, was launched in 2016 with the DRS4DNXT model, with a radome and not a beam. We then presented it to the readers of Bateaux.com.
Doppler technology reminder
- The NXT range is a range of pulse compression Doppler Broadband radars without magnetron. This pulse compression technology maximizes the energy sent to each target and provides very clear echoes.
- The Target Analyzer function instantly identifies all potentially dangerous targets and visualizes them by displaying them in red.
- The Fast Target Tracking function tracks more than 100 targets simultaneously and automatically up to 3 MN.
- The RezBoost function is a beam reducer for up to twice as clear echoes.
- Bird Mode tracks flights to find the best fishing areas.
- The Double Scale Mode allows the horizon to be monitored simultaneously on two different scales for added safety.
- The Overlay Mode allows the radar image to be overlaid on the chart.
- This technology requires no warm-up time. It is available immediately after start-up.
3 beams for 3 beam widths
The DRS6A NXT beam is available in 3 sizes offering three different beam widths:
- XN10A: 1.15 to 2.3°
- XN12A: 0.95 to 1.9°
- XN13A: 0.7 to 1.4°
Features
- Type Antenna: Beam 3.5ft (XN10A), 4ft (XN12A) and 6ft (XN13A)
- Vertical beam width: 22°
- Antenna rotation speed: 24/36/48 rpm
- Maximum output power: without magnetron 25W
- Max Scale: 72 MN
- Monitoring ARPA targets :
- 100 Targets (40 auto-acquisition, 30 auto in guard zone, 30 manual)
- Power supply: 12-24V
- Tightness: IP56
