The Furuno DRS6ANXT is a cutting-edge Solid State Doppler radar accompanied by a Pedestal and a 4-foot Open Array. This state-of-the-art radar system incorporates advanced pulse compression and Doppler frequency shift sensing technologies, providing mariners with a powerful tool for navigation and safety. It draws parallels with its sibling model, the DRS4DNXT, in terms of technology but offers an extended range and performance suitable for larger vessels. The integration of this radar is streamlined through compatibility with the Furuno's multifunction displays (TZtouch and TZtouch2 systems). In addition, its ability to connect directly to a 12VDC power source, bypassing the need for an external power supply, simplifies installation, particularly beneficial for cable runs up to 10 meters.
The DRS6ANXT product lineup offers a variety of radar sizes adaptable for use, ranging from a compact 24″ Radome (DRS4DNXT) to the robust 6-foot Open Array (DRS6ANXT), thereby catering to both recreational and commercial maritime customers with diverse vessel dimensions and needs.
Target Analyzer technology is a hallmark feature in the NXT radar series. It plays a crucial role in navigational safety by automatically color-coding approaching targets to instantly signify threats. This intuitive system utilizes a simple color scheme where stationary objects or slow-moving targets under 3 knots are displayed as green echoes, whereas red echoes highlight moving targets that approach your vessel at a speed of 3 knots or faster. This function empowers navigators by providing a visual alert to potential collision threats, irrespective of their own vessel's speed.
The implementation of advanced Doppler technology across NXT Radars revolutionizes the way mariners perceive and track potential threats. The technology ensures rapid acquisition and consistent tracking of targets, complete with relative speed and directional vectors. Notably, hazardous targets illuminated in red instantly attract attention, facilitating swift recognition and course prediction strategies. The NXT Radar's ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) signal processor takes this a step further by being able to monitor and graphically represent up to 100 targets simultaneously at any range. Moreover, features like target trails and True Trail provide additional contextual insights by graphically depicting the motion trajectory of targets, irrespective of the observer vessel's own movement.
The inclusion of Bird Mode represents another sophisticated feature inherent to NXT Radars. Upon a simple activation, the Radar enters a special tuning mode to improve echo returns from birds, which is of paramount importance for fishermen as flocks are often indicative of schools of fish—hence aiding in the quest for the most promising fishing areas.
Furuno's commitment to superior imaging is manifested through the integration of its proprietary RezBoost beam sharpening technology, which takes the already remarkable resolution of NXT Radars to a new level. By applying the maximum RezBoost setting, users benefit from enhanced target separation and extended range capabilities, which translates into a clearer and more detailed radar picture.
FAQs
1. Can the DRS6ANXT be connected to TZtouch and TZtouch2 systems?
Yes, the DRS6ANXT radar can be seamlessly connected to both TZtouch and TZtouch2 multifunction display systems, ensuring a user-friendly integration for navigators and crew.
2. Does the DRS6ANXT require an external power supply?
The DRS6ANXT radar boasts a streamlined design allowing for direct 12VDC power source connection, thereby eliminating the need for any external power supply for installations requiring cable runs up to 10 meters in length.
3. What are the available size options for the Furuno Solid State Doppler Radar?
Furuno offers a range of Solid State Doppler Radar sizes to suit various maritime applications, starting with the smaller 24-inch Radome (DRS4DNXT) and extending up to the more powerful 6-foot Open Array (DRS6ANXT).
4. How does Target Analyzer work?
The Target Analyzer function employs an intuitive color-coding system to swiftly indicate the relative threat of approaching targets. It highlights stationary or slow-moving targets in green and escalating threats—those approaching at speeds greater than 3 knots—in red, enhancing situational awareness irrespective of your own vessel's velocity.
5. What is Bird Mode?
Bird Mode is an incredibly beneficial feature for anglers as it sharpens radar returns from flocks of birds, aiding in the detection of potentially abundant fishing areas by optimizing the radar settings for bird identification.
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