Product Information
Radar (X-Band, 12 kW, Black-Box)
Model
FAR-1518-BB
The FURUNO FAR-1518-BB is a high-performance X-band marine radar designed for vessels up to 10,000 GT. It delivers reliable radar detection and tracking under challenging sea and weather conditions — ideal for navigation, collision avoidance, and maritime safety. The “Black Box” format provides flexibility in installation, allowing customers to choose their preferred display unit.
Product Details
FEATURES
FURUNO Marine Radar (X-Band, 12 kW, Black-Box)
- High Output & Long Range: 12 kW transmitter power with detection range up to 96 nautical miles — ensuring long-range visibility and early detection of targets.
- Advanced Clutter Suppression (ACE): Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) optimizes clutter filters and gain settings according to sea and weather conditions (calm sea, rough sea, heavy rain), delivering clear, noise-free radar echoes for better target discrimination.
- Fast & Accurate Target Tracking (ARPA / TT): Integrated Fast Target Tracking (TT) / ARPA allows locking onto and tracking up to 50 targets; once selected, the radar displays course and speed vectors of targets within seconds — crucial for collision avoidance and navigation safety.
- AIS Compatibility and Target Overlay: Supports AIS target display (up to 300 AIS targets when connected) and can overlay radar echoes on external ECDIS or GPS plotter screens — enhancing situational awareness.
- Flexible Installation (Black Box Configuration): Provided as a “black box” — antenna, processor, and control units are supplied; display unit is user-selected (e.g. 15″ or 19″ marine display) — useful for custom installations and retrofits.
SPECIFICATION
| Radar Band | X-band (3 cm) |
| Transmitter Power | 12 kW |
| Antenna Options | 4 ft / 6.5 ft / 8 ft open-array antenna |
| Range | Up to 96 nautical miles |
| Antenna Rotation Speed | 26 RPM (regular); 48 RPM optional high-speed version |
| Display | Not included — user-selected (e.g. 15" MU-150HD or 19" MU-190) |
| Target Tracking Capacity | Up to 50 targets (ARPA/TT) |
| AIS Target Display | Up to 300 AIS targets (when AIS source connected) |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC or 100–230 VAC (depending on configuration) |
| Environmental | Antenna unit: –25 to +55 °C; Processor unit: –15 to +55 °C |
