Furuno gp-150-dual Guía Del Usuario

Congratulations on your choice of the 

FURUNO GP-150-DUAL dual differential 

GPS navigation system. We are confident 

you will see why the FURUNO name has 

become synonymous with quality and 

reliability. 

 

For over 50 years FURUNO Electric 

Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation 

for innovative and dependable marine 

electronics equipment. This dedication to 

excellence is furthered by our extensive 

global network of agents and dealers. 

This equipment is designed and constructed 

to meet the rigorous demands of the marine 

environment. However, no machine can 

perform its intended function unless operated 

and maintained properly. Please carefully 

read and follow the recommended 

procedures for operation and maintenance.   

 

We would appreciate hearing from you, the 

end-user, about whether we are achieving 

our purposes. 

 

Thank you for considering and purchasing 

FURUNO equipment. 

 

The GP-150-DUAL consists of two dual 

differential GPS navigator systems and an 

interface unit. Each GPS navigator consists 

of a display unit combining a GPS receiver 

and video plotter, a GPS antenna. The 

interface unit functions to exchange data 

between the GPS navigators and external 

equipment. A high sensitivity receiver tracks 

up to 12 satellites simultaneously. An 8-state 

Kalman filter ensures optimum accuracy in 

determination of vessel position, course and 

speed. 

The main features of the GP-150-DUAL are 

 
•  Comprehensive navigation data displays 
•  Storage for 999 waypoints and 30 routes 
•  Alarms: Waypoint Arrival, Anchor Watch, 

Cross track Error, Speed, Water 

Temperature, Depth, and Trip 

•  Man overboard feature records latitude and 

longitude coordinates at time of man 

overboard and provides continuous 

updates of range and bearing to that point. 

•  Menu-driven operation 
•  Bright 122 x 92 mm LCD with temperature 

compensated tone and brilliance 

adjustment 

•  Power consumption is a low 10 W per 

navigator. 

•  Connection of autopilot (option) - steering 

data output to autopilot 

•  Digital display of water temperature and 

depth with connection of echo sounder 

having IEC 61162-1/NMEA input 

•  Memory stores 2,000 points of track and 

marks. 

•  3D "Highway" display shows ship's track 

overlaid on intended course. 

•  Position may be shown in latitude and 

longitude or LOP (Loran or Decca). 

•  Navaid information (lighthouse data, lighted 

buoys, etc.) can be displayed by 

downloading database from personal 

computer. 

•  Fully meets the following regulations: 

IMO MSC. 112(73), IEC 61162-1 and IEC 

61108-1. 

 

2051518-01.xx (January, 2006)