Product Detail
Furuno's GP170 is a top - notch GPS navigator, extremely stable and reliable. It's perfect for ocean - going ships, large yachts, ferries, and commercial vessels. This device serves as an ideal position sensor for various navigation and communication equipment like Radar, AIS, ECDIS, Autopilot, and Echo Sounder. Its specially designed GPS chip and antenna boost stability and precision in fixing the position. The new receiver has excellent noise rejection, anti - jamming features, and high tolerance for multi - path mitigation, which gets even better with the GPA020S or GPA021S antenna unit. It offers multiple display modes such as Plotter, Course, Highway, Data, and Integrity. The Integrity mode gives a highly accurate Skyplot of visible satellites, details on GNSS/SBAS signal reception including strength and SNR, elevation angles of satellites, and information about beacon stations. Key features include: enhancing precision with SBAS, full compliance with IMO MSC. 114 (73) and IEC 61108 - 4, a 10 Hz position update rate for smooth ship tracking, a front - panel USB port for data export/import, BAM readiness, a LAN interface for network integration, simplified menu operation, and an enhanced route planning/management function. Specifications: 5.7' color LCD display, 12 - 24 VDC power use, GPS receiver type. Screen size is 5.7', box dimensions are 9'H x 11'W x 20'L with a weight of 11.2 lbs, and UPC is 611679356789. This product can't be returned to the original purchase point. Contact the manufacturer directly for any issues. Quick Guide (pdf), Owner's Manual (pdf), Brochure (pdf).
Using the Furuno GP170 GPS navigator is quite straightforward. First, make sure it's properly powered on using the 12 - 24 VDC power supply. Once it's up and running, you can choose from different display modes according to your needs. For example, if you want to see a detailed view of satellites, use the Integrity mode. To plan your route, use the enhanced route planning/management function. When it comes to data, you can easily export or import routing data, menu settings, and user settings through the front - panel USB port. As for network integration, use the LAN interface to connect it to your bridge system. A few things to note: This product can't be returned to the place you bought it. If you have any problems, contact the manufacturer directly. To keep it in good shape, keep it in a dry and clean environment. Don't expose it to extreme temperatures or rough handling. Regularly check the antenna connections to ensure stable signal reception.
