Furuno GP170D IMO DGPS Navigator
Furuno GP170D IMO DGPS Navigator — Product description
Discover the unmatched reliability of the Furuno GP170D, a precision-engineered IMO DGPS navigator tailored for demanding marine environments. Whether you're navigating vast oceans on cargo ships, ensuring safe passages for ferries, or optimizing routes on luxury yachts, this system delivers pinpoint accuracy and seamless integration with your vessel's bridge equipment. By combining advanced GPS technology with differential corrections from terrestrial beacons and SBAS augmentation, it minimizes positioning errors to centimeters, even in challenging conditions like heavy weather or high-traffic coastal zones.
Superior Stability and Precision in Every Voyage
At the heart of the GP170D lies a cutting-edge GPS receiver chipset paired with a robust antenna design that excels in noise rejection and multi-path mitigation. This means fewer position jumps caused by signal reflections off nearby structures or waves, providing crew members with confidence-inspiring data for critical maneuvers. Pair it with compatible antennas like the GPA020S or GPA021S for even greater resilience against interference, making it a go-to choice for vessels operating under stringent international safety standards.
Intuitive Display Modes for Real-Time Insights
The vibrant 5.7-inch color LCD screen offers versatile views to match your navigational needs:
- Plotter Mode: Visualize your track, waypoints, and routes on an intuitive chart-like display for effortless planning.
- Course and Highway Modes: Stay locked on your heading with clear deviation indicators and straight-line guidance.
- Data Mode: Quick-access readouts of speed, course over ground, and more.
- Integrity Mode: A comprehensive skyplot showing satellite visibility, signal strength (SNR), elevation angles, and beacon status—essential for verifying system health during long hauls.
These modes empower bridge officers to monitor GNSS and SBAS signals at a glance, reducing decision-making time in dynamic scenarios.
Advanced Features for Modern Bridge Operations
Engineered for efficiency, the GP170D boasts a blistering 10 Hz update rate—updating position data every 0.1 seconds—for buttery-smooth own-ship tracking on radars, ECDIS, and autopilots. Front-panel USB simplifies data transfers, from route imports to custom settings backups. Its LAN interface supports IEC 61162-450 protocols, enabling plug-and-play integration into networked bridge systems. Plus, BAM readiness ensures alerts flow seamlessly to centralized management, keeping your crew informed without clutter.
Key Enhancements for Route Mastery
- Streamlined menu navigation cuts training time for mixed crews.
- Robust route planning tools handle complex itineraries with waypoint sequencing and automatic corrections.
- Full IMO MSC.114(73) and IEC 61108-4 compliance guarantees readiness for global inspections.
Seamless Integration Across Your Navigation Suite
Serve as the backbone for radar overlays, AIS target association, echo sounder depth referencing, and autopilot course-following. The differential GPS function leverages QZSS, WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS for worldwide coverage, while beacon reception boosts coastal precision. This all-in-one sensor reduces cabling clutter and maintenance headaches, future-proofing your vessel's setup for evolving tech standards.
Technical Edge for Professional Mariners
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.7-inch Color LCD |
| Power Supply | 12-24 VDC |
| Receiver | GPS/DGPS with SBAS |
| Update Rate | 10 Hz |
Why Choose GP170D for Your Fleet?
In an era of congested shipping lanes and stricter emissions regs, reliable positioning isn't optional—it's operational survival. The Furuno GP170D stands out by blending battle-tested durability with forward-thinking connectivity, helping captains shave fuel costs through optimized routing and dodge fines via compliant logging. From transoceanic freighters to high-speed ferries, it's the navigator that keeps you ahead of the curve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Furuno GP170D suitable for IMO-compliant vessels?
It fully complies with IMO MSC.114(73) and IEC 61108-4 standards, ensuring high accuracy and reliability for position fixing on ships requiring international certification.
How does DGPS improve accuracy over standard GPS?
DGPS uses terrestrial beacon signals to correct GPS errors in real-time, achieving sub-meter precision ideal for coastal navigation and docking.
What is the benefit of the 10 Hz update rate?
This rapid 0.1-second refresh provides smooth, real-time tracking of your vessel's position, enhancing integration with radars and ECDIS for precise maneuvers.
Can the GP170D integrate with other bridge systems?
Yes, it features LAN (IEC 61162-450) and serial interfaces, plus BAM readiness, for easy connection to AIS, autopilots, and alert management systems.
What display modes are available on the GP170D?
Options include Plotter for charts, Course and Highway for guidance, Data for key metrics, and Integrity for satellite and signal monitoring.
Does it support SBAS augmentation?
Absolutely—compatible with WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, and QZSS to boost GPS accuracy globally without additional hardware.
How user-friendly is the operation?
Simplified menus and a front USB port make route planning, settings export/import, and daily use straightforward for any crew.
Furuno's GP170D is a highly stable and reliable GPS/Differential position fixing system for ocean going ships, large yachts, ferries and commercial vessels. It is an ideal position sensor for Radar, AIS, ECDIS, Autopilot, Echo Sounder and other navigation and communications equipment. The designed GPS chip and antenna deliver enhanced stability and precision in position fixing. Noise rejection capabilities are incorporated in the new receiver, delivering anti-jamming function as well as a high level of tolerance towards multi-path mitigation. Tolerance towards multi-path mitigation is further enhanced when the GPA020S or GPA021S antenna unit is utilized.
A variety of display modes are available including Plotter, Course, Highway, Data and Integrity. The Integrity display mode delivers a highly accurate Skyplot presentation of currently viewable satellites, status on GNSS/SBAS signal reception including strength and SNR, and elevation angles of available satellites, as well as detailed information about available beacon stations.
Features:
- Differential GPS utlizes terrestrial station signals to enhance
- Satellite-based positioning
- Augmentation to enhance precision by utilizing SBAS and DGPS
- Full compliance with IMO MSC. 114 (73) and IEC 61108-4
- 10 Hz (0.1 second) position update rate making steady own ship tracking possible
- Front panel USB port for export/import of routing data, menu settings and user settings
- BAM (Bridge Alert Management) ready
- LAN interface for efficient network integration into bridge system (IEC 61162-450)
- Simplified menu operation
- Enhanced route planning/management function
Specifications:
- Display Size: 5.7"
- Display Type: Color LCD
- Power Use: 12-24 VDC
- Receiver Type: GPS or DGPS
It is an ideal position sensor for radar, Ais, ecdis, autopilot, echo sounder and other navigation and communication equipment. Its newly designed GPS chip and antenna can provide...
SKU: NVN-57505
MPN: GP170D
UPC: 611679356796
Technical specifications
| Brand | Furuno |
| Model | Furuno GP170D IMO DGPS Navigator |
| SKU / MFR# | 57505 |
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