Furuno GP32 Manuel D’Utilisation

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FOREWORD 
A Word to the Owner of the 
GP-37, GP-32 
Congratulations on your choice of the GP-37 
DGPS Navigator, GP-32 GPS Navigator. 
 
For 60 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.   
 
Your navigator is designed and constructed to 
meet the rigorous demands of the marine 
environment. However, no machine can 
perform its intended function unless installed, 
operated and maintained properly. Please 
carefully read and follow the recommended 
procedures for installation, 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.   
 
 
Features 
The GP-37/GP-32 is a totally integrated GPS 
receiver and video plotter, and mainly 
consists of a display unit and an antenna unit. 
The GP-37 is additionally equipped with a 
DGPS beacon receiver, built in the display 
unit.  
 
The high sensitivity GPS receiver tracks up to 
13 satellites (12 GPS, 1 WAAS) 
simultaneously. An 8-state Kalman filter 
ensures optimum accuracy in determination 
of vessel position, course and speed. 
 
The main features of the GP-37/GP-32 are   
• 
A DGPS beacon receiver may be 
connected to the GP-32 to add DGPS 
capability.  
• 
WAAS capability. 
• 
Storage for 999 waypoints and 50 routes 
• 
Alarms: Arrival/Anchor Watch, XTE 
(Cross-track Error), Trip, Odometer, Time, 
WAAS/DGPS, and Speed. 
• 
Man overboard feature records position at 
time of man overboard and provides 
continuous updates of range and bearing 
when navigating to the MOB position. 
• 
Bright 95 x 60 mm LCD with adjustable 
contrast and brilliance. 
• 
Autopilot (option) may be connected, and 
steering data output to the autopilot. 
• 
Unique Highway display provides a graphic 
presentation of ship’s progress toward a 
waypoint. 
• 
User displays definable by operator. 
• 
Waypoint and route data can be uploaded 
from a PC and downloaded to a PC.