Description
Innovative, user-friendly and feature-packed
This Radar-Software is a real game-changer in the world of marine navigation, offering native compatibility between hardware and software. The package is offered at an affordable price point as no Multi-Function Display is required – the software replaces the MFD. Another advantage of this solution is its easy installation thanks to the direct Ethernet connection between hardware and software.
FURUNO PC-Radar DRS4DCM Technical Specs
- Antenna Size: 24 inches
- Antenna Type: Radome
- Range: 36 n.m.
- Power Output: 4 kW
- Horizontal Beamwidth: 3.9 degrees
- Ultra High Definition (UHD™) Digital Radar offers crystal clear, noise-free target presentation with automatic real-time digital signal processing
- Real-time digital auto Gain/Sea/Rain controls to deliver noise-free radar presentation
- Radar antenna rotation speed (24/36/48 rpm) is automatically shifted to the appropriate pulse length
Compatible Software
Two TIMEZERO products are compatible with the FURUNO PC-Radar:
- TZ Trident
- TZ Catch
The FURUNO DRS4DCM comes bundled with a 15-Meter “Siamese” type cable (Power/Ethernet) and the Power Supply unit PSU017 that is used to power the Radar. There is a 30-Meter cable available as an upgrade option.
Features
FURUNO PC-Radar – TIMEZERO Compatibility Features
- Display the radar image directly within the Nobeltec software
- Take full control of the radar from the Nobeltec software
- Overlay the radar image on your marine charts in Nobeltec software(*)
(*) Heading sensor required
TZ Trident
- Designed for recreational boating on yachts and mega-yachts
- Includes free weather forecast service and AIS and ARPA display
TZ Catch
- Designed for commercial fishing
- The included bathy recorder lets fishermen generate their own highly-detailed sea floor charts to find fish easily
Connection Diagram
Connect the included PSU017 (radar power supply unit) to the included radar cable and the Ethernet cable to a Hub or Switch (not supplied). The PSU017 is used to power the Radar and needs to be connect to a 12 or 24 volt power source.
Connect your PC that is running TIMEZERO software to the Hub or Switch using a regular Ethernet cable (not supplied). Finally, connect your instruments (GPS, Heading sensor, etc.) as usual using NMEA 0183 (Serial COM ports) or NMEA 2000 (via the Actisense NGT1).
Make sure to review the FAQs if you have more questions.