Configuring The Far2Xx7 Series Radar For Use With Maxsea Time Zero

Configuring the FAR2XX7 Series Radar
for use with MaxSea Time Zero

Introduction
In order to operate with MaxSea Time Zero AND NavNet3D, the FAR2XX7’s processor
software must be version 02.5x.
If you plan to connect one or multiple FAR2XX7(s) directly to MaxSea Time Zero
without NavNet3D, you can use version 02.5x or version 03.xx
To check the software version of the FAR2XX7, perform the following steps:
Press or left click MENU, then 9-8-2-2 (SELF TEST)
Version number
is shown here
If a radar software change is required, check the appropriate product pages’ documents
section at www.furuno.com for the correct procedures.
Check and Assign Radar Hostname(s):

When multiple radars are networked or inter-switched together, a unique number must be
assigned to each processor. Note that for MaxSea to correctly detect the radar, one
FAR2xx7 must be assigned to “RADAR1” (IP address = 172.31.3.6).
To assign the radar a number, hold “HL OFF” and press the “MENU” key 5 times. The
“Initialize” menu will appear. Select “Installation” (4), then Radar NO (4). You may also
want to set-up the Radar Antenna Position (5). Once the radar number is changed, the
radar must be powered down and then turned back on to store the new setting. If
applicable, follow the same procedure for each radar in the network, and then confirm
that each radar number is unique. You cannot have two radars on the same network with
the same name.
Note: Whenever a network change is made, it is recommended that all radars are
powered down and restarted.
To confirm the network settings and communications between multiple radars, power up
all of the radars in the network, then right click on the Radar Antenna box (top left
corner). The antenna information for all of the available radars in a network will appear
on the right in the menu panel. Be sure that all the radars on the network are all listed in
this panel. If not, check the cables and the network settings.
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Setup the Computer’s IP address:
You will have to assign a manual IP address to the computer (usually 172.31.3.150). This
IP must be unique and not already taken by another computer on the network.
To set up an IP address, open the Windows “Control Panel.”
Open “Network Connections.”
Note: If your operating system is Windows Vista or Windows 7, click on “Change

Adapter Settings” from the “Network and Sharing” center as shown below:
Right Click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties.”

Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click on “Properties.”
Note: Under Vista/7 select “Internet Protocol Version 4” as shown below
Fill the IP fields as shown below:
Click on OK to confirm the change. The new IP can take up to 20 seconds to be

recognized.

Turn OFF any Firewall that could prevent data to be exchanged between the Radar and
the PC. If you wish to leave the Firewall ON, make sure that MaxSea is authorize or in
the firewall exception.
Note: If you plan to connect another computer, make sure that the IP address of the
second computer is different (for example 172.31.3.151)
Navigation Information:
If MaxSea is directly connected to one or multiple FAR2xx7:
One FAR2xx7 can be set up to output Position, COG and SOG on the network. From the
FAR2xx7 that has a GPS connected to it (serially), right click on the “Own Ship
Position” box. Select ON for the “SIO Data LAN Output” (3).
Other instrument information such as AIS, Depth, and Wind will need to be connected
serially to the computer (this information is not broadcasted by the FAR2xx7).
Note: The Heading is automatically and always transmitted with the Radar Echo on the
network. There is no need to connect the Heading sensor serially to MaxSea.
If MaxSea is connected to FAR2xx7 together with NavNet3D:

When NavNet3D is used together with one FAR2xx7, MaxSea will automatically grab
the navigation information (Position, AIS, Wind, Depth…) from NavNet3D over the
network.
Configure MaxSea Time Zero:

Open MaxSea in “Navigation” mode (to enable the instrument acquisition), launch the
“Connection Wizard” (from the MaxSea Menu Button) and perform an “Automatic Ports
Configuration”.
MaxSea will automatically scan for information on the network and for instruments
connected serially (if applicable).

ARPA Information:
Configure the FAR2xx7
The ARPA target output must be setup through the LAN for all the FAR2xx7.
Hold “HL OFF” and pres the “MENU” key 5 times.
The “Initialize” menu appears.
First, select “ARP Preset” (6). Select “True” for “TTM Output” (2)
Select “Back” to return to the “Initialize” menu and select “Other” (8).
Set “INS” (5) to “LAN”. Repeat this process for each processor on the network.
Configure MaxSea
Open the MaxSea Connection Wizard and select “Manual Port Configuration”
Select “UDP Connection”:
Select the Network Adapter corresponding to the computer IP address then type “10028”
for the UDP port.
Note: If you acquire an ARPA target on the FAR2xx7, you should see $TTM sentences
flow in the window.
Click on “Next”. When MaxSea is done analyzing the port, the following window will
appear. Select “UDP 10028” in the list and make sure that “ARPA” is checked.

Click on “Next” then “Finish” to finalize the configuration

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Check and Assign Radar Hostname(s):

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Note: If your operating system is Windows Vista or Windows 7, click on “Change

Right Click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties.”

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Note: Under Vista/7 select “Internet Protocol Version 4” as shown below

Fill the IP fields as shown below:

Click on OK to confirm the change. The new IP can take up to 20 seconds to be

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If MaxSea is connected to FAR2xx7 together with NavNet3D:

Configure MaxSea Time Zero:

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Select “UDP Connection”:

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