Product Overview
The Furuno FAR-2228 is a type-approved, 25 kW X-band marine radar intended for Category 2 commercial vessels. It combines a high-power magnetron transmitter, 19-inch marine display and advanced target-processing functions for navigation and collision avoidance.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. |
| Complete model | FAR-2228 |
| Product type | X-band marine navigation radar |
| Transmitter type | Magnetron |
| Peak output power | 25 kW |
| Transceiver arrangement | Transceiver-up antenna |
| Operating frequency | 9410 MHz ±30 MHz |
| Maximum range scale | 96 nautical miles |
| Minimum range | Approximately 22 m |
| Display | 19-inch colour LCD |
| Display resolution | 1280 × 1024 pixels—SXGA |
| Antenna options | 4 ft, 6.5 ft or 8 ft slotted array |
| Antenna rotation | 24 rpm; high-speed option available |
| Vertical beam width | 20° |
| Main supply | 100–230 VAC, single-phase, 50/60 Hz |
| Network | IEC 61162-450 Ethernet |
Antenna Options
| Antenna | Length | Horizontal beam width |
|---|---|---|
| XN12CF | 4 ft | 1.9° |
| XN20CF | 6.5 ft | 1.23° |
| XN24CF | 8 ft | 0.95° |
Key Features
- Automatic Clutter Elimination optimises gain and clutter suppression
- Fast Target Tracking provides speed and course vectors within seconds
- Risk Visualizer highlights potential collision areas
- AIS and radar-target integration
- InstantAccess Bar provides rapid access to essential functions
- Ergonomic trackball-based control
- Digital signal processing within the antenna assembly
- Ethernet communication between antenna and processor
- Reduced antenna drag and durable brushless DC gearbox motor
- Simplified antenna gearbox maintenance
- Radar-overlay and target-data exchange with compatible ECDIS
- Connection to VDR and integrated bridge networks
- Retrofit support for selected FAR-2xx7 installations
- IACS UR E27-compliant configuration available
Standard System Arrangement
- 25 kW antenna/transceiver unit
- XN-series slotted-array radiator
- RPU-025 processor unit
- 19-inch marine display
- RCU-series control unit
- Antenna and network cabling
- Installation materials and standard spare parts
Final components depend on the selected antenna and installation configuration.
Applicable Standards
- IEC 60945
- IEC 61162-1
- IEC 61162-2
- IEC 61162-450
- IEC 62288
- IEC 62388
- IEC 62923-1 and IEC 62923-2
Typical Applications
Tankers, container vessels, bulk carriers, offshore support vessels, ferries, passenger ships and other SOLAS commercial vessels requiring Category 2 radar equipment.
