FURUNO

FURUNO CH-500

Unmatched training speeds and High resolution echoes

Smart features for productive fishing

Description

Description

Features

▶ Dual frequency display (50/200 kHz)*

The depth at the FORE and AFT positions can be displayed simultaneously.

▶ A variety of display modes available: NAVOS DATA and HISTORY
▶ High contrast 8.4″ LCD
▶ When interfaced with FURUNO remote display RD-20/50, depth information can be observed at a remote location
▶ Optional printer interface available for printing out echogram
▶ Connecting a PC with the optional data recording software allows you to store, compile and print out the past data of the echogram via PC
▶ BAM (Bridge Alert Management) ready**

Meets the specific requirements for alerts and interconnection with Bridge Alert Management in IMO MSC.302 (87)
** BAM capability is to be implemented as software update after the product release in early 2015.

▶ Depth data for the past 24 hours is storable in the internal memory

For the amount of data for storage and playback on the FE-800, please refer to “HISTORY” on the right page. With the optional PC software, the sounding information can be stored and played back for 24 hours, when the recording interval is set at 5 sec.

Visual and audible alerts screenshot

▶ Visual and audible alerts

The FE-800 generates alerts when the water depth below transducer is shallower than a preset depth. When the seabed is lost due to the lowered power supply or out of range scale, an alert is generated.

* When interfaced with two transducers

Modes

NAV Mode    Displays the depth numerically and graphically.

 

screenshots

 

  • (A) Current range setting, reference point for the depth reading (Transducer/Surface/Keel) as well as currently selected mode are displayed.
  • (B) This area shows the information specifi-c to the display mode currently selected. Please refer to each of the display modes for details.
  • (C) Guide to currently available actions is displayed. Under an alert situation, the information about the most imminent alert is displayed.
    screenshots: alerts

 

Single frequency display (FORE or AFT) »

 

OS DATA

screenshots: OS DATA

Displays Own Ship Data (OS DATA)*

* only available if the FE-800 is connected to an external EPFS (Electronic Position-Fixing System), such as a GPS navigator.

HISTORY

screenshots: HISTORY

Displays a combination of Contour and Strata echo readings taken.

Recording interval setting Amount of data for storage and playback
5 sec 1 h
1 min 12 h
2 min 24 h

 

LOGBOOK

screenshots: LOGBOOK

Displays the stored time, depth and own ship position. The logbook is capable of storing data for up to 720 log entries.

Alert Log List

screenshots: Alert Log List

Displays the alert history (containing up to 100 alerts).

Color Presentation

Background: Black Echo: Amber
Background: Black  Echo: Amber
Background: Black Echo: Red
Background: Black  Echo: Red
Background: Blue Echo: Red
Background: Blue  Echo: Red
Background: White Text: Black
Background: White  Text: Black

Optional printer and PC software to utilize the stored data

Printer PP-505-FE
Printer PP-505-FE

The past data can be stored on a PC with the optional software.
Also, printout function of the echogram is available via the optional printer PP-505-FE.

 

PC software

Echo mode
Echo mode
Graph mode
Graph mode
Log mode
Log mode

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Specifications

General

Channels
International, USA and Canada
Frequency Stability
Within ± 1.5 kHz
Communication System
Simplex / Semi-duplex
Antenna Impedance
50 ohms
Display
Monochrome, 192 x 128 dot (FM-4800, HS-4800)

Transmitter

Frequency Range
156.025 MHz to 162.000MHz
Output Power
25 W max., 1 W at power reduction
Frequency Deviation
± 5 kHz max
Spurious Emission
Standby : less than 2nW
Transmit: less than 0.25 μW
16K0G3E (F3E9) Voice, 16K0G2B (F2B) DSC

Receiver

Frequency Range
156.025 MHz to 162.0375 MHz
162.550 MHz to 163.275 MHz (Weather Channel in US & Canada only)
Sensitivity
± 6 dBμV e.m.f. or less (SINAD 20 dB)
Channel Selectivity
70 dB or more
Spurious Response
70 dB or more

DSC

Protocol
Class D DSC
Sensitivity
0 dBμV e.m.f. or less (BER < 1%)
Channel Selectivity
70 dB or more
Spurious Response
70 dB or more

AIS RECEIVER

Receiver Frequency (CH)
161.975 MHz (AIS1), 163.025 MHz (AIS2)
Sensitivity
-107 dBm or less (PER < 20%)
Channel Selectivity
70 dB or more
Spurious Response
70 dB or more

GPS RECEIVER

Receiving Frequency
1575.42 MHz
Number of channel
72 channels
Accuracy
10 m
Position Fixing Time (cold start)
120 sec typical
Position Update Interval
1 sec

LOUD HAILER/ FOG HORN

Output Power
30 W max. (4 ohm)

INTERFACE

Number of port
NMEA0183 2 port (IN: 1, OUT: 1), NMEA2000 (3LEN) 1 port
NMEA0183 Sentence
Input: TM, GGA, GGL, GNS, RMA, RMC
Output: DSC, DSE, GLL, RMC, VDM
NMEA2000 PGN
Input: 059392/904,060160/416/928,
065240,126208,127258,129026,029,044
Output : 059392,060928,126208/464/993/996/998,
129025/026/029/038/039/040/041/540/793/794,
129795/797/798/801/802/808/809/810

POWER SUPPLY

Power Voltage
12.0 VDC (-10%, +30%) 5.0 A Max

ENVIRONMENT

Ambient Temperature
-15°C to +55°C
Relative Humidity
93% or less a +40°C
Degree of Protection
IP67 (FM-4800, HS-4800, SP-4800)

Features

  • Incredibly fast training speed

    ■ Faster motor delivering quicker training speeds 【NEW】
    Faster training speed can aid in earlier detection regarding fish targets or obstruction avoidance.

    ■ 6 step angles for speed adjustement according to the user’s needs 【NEW】

    This CH-500 sonar is one of the most comprehensive and fastest sonars of its kind. It provides 6 selectable step variations (6°,12°,15°,18°,21° and 24°) for high scanning speed that can cover sectors widths from 24° to 360° in a couple of seconds. Thanks to its high training speeds, the CH-500 can rapidly scan a large area providing the ultimate fishing and navigational experience.

    Expert tip: While moving fast, use the 24° step scan in order to get a glimpse of the surroundings. If you detect something interesting, slow down and switch to a decreased step angle for clearer echoes.


  • Smart features to efficiently find local fish

    ■ Built-in motion sensors provide a stabilized target presentation in rough sea conditions

    【Standard equipment】 ​ 

    The CH-500 searchlight sonar is the first of its class to have integrated motion sensors.
    In rough seas, vessels tend to move in every direction. This movement can cause inaccurate target information to be displayed. The role of the integrated motion sensors is to precisely compensate for those negative effects and provide accurate data to the user.

    In the right hand picture above, you can see that once the stabilizer is activated, the bottom echo recovers its circular shape. The sonar is then able to provide accurate data in different sea conditions. Thanks to its integrated motion sensors, the CH-500 is able to detect fish that didn’t appear with the non-stabilized echo.

    ■ Reverberation reduction function 【NEW】

    The reverberation reduction offers both better understanding and better appreciation of
    the nature of detected echoes. Below is an example of how the Reverberation reduction function highlights the wreck from the surrounding seabed. .


    *The echo may be subject to interferences from other Fish Finders
    *Schools with excessivly high density may appear with a weaker echo color

    ■  Full-circle A-Scope mode and audible target detection

    The A-Scope mode shows the last detected echoes with one single color. The nature of the target can be quickly understood as the size of the echo is greatly amplified and even the smallest echoes are shown.
    *The more opaque the color, the latest the echo.

    The CH-500 also features fish and obstacle audio signals depending on the nature and the size of the detected object. Whether there are air bubbles, big or small fish schools, and seabed, the emitted sound is different. This feature shows its usefulness when used with the Full-circle A-scope mode, our recommanded combination to know the nature of the target with precision, and during long sea trips, as it frees the user from continuously watching the screen.Small fish school 

    Big fish school 

    Seabed 

    Bubbles 


    *Optional Loudspeaker required

    ■ Quick Gain Control

    ■ Various display modes

    11 display modes for various situations.

    ・Horizontal
    ・Horizontal (zoomed)
    ・Vertical
    ・Echo sounder
    ・Full-circle A-Scope
    ・Horizontal/History
    ・Horizontal/ Full-circle A-scope
    ・Horizontal/ vertical (split)
    ・Horizontal/ Vertical (side window)
    ・Horizontal/ A-Scope
    ・Echo Sounder/ A-Scope

  • Image clarity and high resolution echoes

    ■ Higher resolution due to advanced signal processing【NEW】

    A powerful signal and image processing techniques, based on a unique interpolation technology, provides images in high resolution. Even if the fish are located near the seabed, the different echoes are clearly shown and easy to understand. The higher resolution display yields a presentation that is crisp and clear.

    ■ Semi-transparent menu 【NEW】

    Keep an eye on the targets while changing the settings in the menu thanks to a semi-transparent window

  • Designed for all environments

    ■ 12.1 inch, High brilliance display (XGA)

    ■ Water-resistant to withstand the most rigorous environments

    Display unit (MU-121) Control Unit (CH-502), Hull unit and Transceiver unit are all water-resistant (IP55)

    ■ Hull unit offering various installation possibilities

    ・ 5 choices of frequency (60/88/150/180/240Khz)
    ・ 2 types of stroke 250/400mm, 5 lengths of shaft, various cable lengths
    ・ 2 types of power supply (VDC 12/24)

    ■  Blackbox configuration allowing use of other displays

    Users can install their favorite HDMI monitor (local supply) if choosing the black box configuration

  • 12 languages available

    English, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Spanish, Indonesian, Malay, Burmese, French, Norwegian, Italian, Japanese

Specifications

General

Frequency
60/88/150/180/240 kHz (Selectable)
Basic Range
10m ~ 2400m, 15 steps

Display Unit

Display unit
12.1″ Color LCD Display
Pixel number
XGA (1024 x 768)
Colors
Echo color: 32, 16 or 8 colors (Selectable)
Back-ground: 3 colors selected (Selectable)
Display mode
Normal screen: Horizontal, Horizontal (zoom), Vertical, Full-circle A-Scope, Echo Sounder
Split screen: Half-Horizontal + Vertical, Horizontal + vertical, Horizontal + Full-circle A-scope, Horizontal + A-Scope, Horizontal + History, Echo Sounder + A-Scope

Transceiver Unit

Output Power
0.8 kW to 1.5 kW (depending on frequency)
TVG
Level: 100 dB max, Distance: 1000 m max
Audio Output
2 W (8 ohms)
Frequency 0.9 to 1.2 kHz(external speaker required)

Hull Unit

Raising/Lowering time
30 s st 400 mm travel, 20 s at 250 mm travel
Allowable Ship’s Speed
20 kn or less (15 kn during raise/lower operation)

Interface

Ports
●Video signal output : 1 port, HDMI, XGA
●NMEA0183 : 2 ports, V1.5/2.0/3.0/4.0/4.1, 4800/9600/19200/38400 bps
●NMEA2000 : 1 port
●External KP : 1 port. I/O

Power Supply

Power supply unit
12-24 VDC: 4.7-2.3 A
Hull Unit
12-24 VDC: 2.2-1.1 A
(7.2/3.6 A: during raising)
Rectifier
100/110/115/220/230 VAC, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz, 13 A max

Environment

Temperature
Display/Transceiver/Control Unit: -15°C to +55°C
Hull Unit 0°C to + 55°C
Waterproofing
Display/Control Unit IP55
Transceiver/ Hull Unit IP22

Others

Weight
Display Unit: 4.0 kg , 9 lb
Transceiver Unit: 3.3 kg , 7.2 lb
Hull Unit: 41 kg , 90 lb (Travel: 400 mm), 40 kg , 88 lb (Travel: 250 mm)

Equipment List

Standard

  • Display UnitMU-121C
  • Control UnitCH-502
  • Transceiver UnitCH-503
  • Hull Unit*CH-504 (400 mm transducer travel)
    CH-505 ( 250 mm transducer travel)
    *Depending on the selected configuration
  • Installation Materials and Spare Parts

Option

  • Control UnitCH-502
  • Remote ControllerCH-256
  • LoudspeakerCA-151S-ASSY
  • Rectifier UnitRU-1746B-2
  • Display Unit installation kit, Installation kit, Cable, Mounting Bracket , Retraction Tank

Drawing

Interconnection Diagram

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Additional information

Additional information

Brand

FURUNO

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