High-quality images are processed inside the antenna unit, where analog information is directly converted to digital signals before being sent to the below-deck processor unit. The gearbox and antenna have been redesigned to reduce aerodynamic drag, lightening the environmental burden and reducing wear. With a brushless DC motor, the FAR2XX8Mk2 Series Radar can operate for prolonged periods without the need for frequent maintenance. All primary components are assembled in a removable block or “sled” inside the gearbox, making maintenance simple.
Operating the FAR2XX8MK2 series is simple with the Status Bar and InstantAccess™ Bar. The InstantAccess Bar contains shortcut menus that operators frequently use to access necessary tasks quickly. The Status Bar provides operating status, including modes of operation and presentation. With Fast Target Tracking™, the FAR2XX8MK2 series Radar provides accurate tracking data from the very first sweep of the antenna. Speed and course vectors are displayed instantaneously, allowing operators to take action and avoid incidents quickly.
Because usability is critical, the control unit of the FAR2XX8MK2 series is ergonomically designed to fit the operator’s hand. All operations can be controlled with the trackball, and with ACE (Automatic Clutter Elimination) functionality, the operator can quickly adjust the Radar image with a single button press. When activated, ACE automatically adjusts clutter reduction filters and gain controls according to surrounding conditions, especially in busy and congested harbors and waterways.
