Garmin GMR Fantom 54 Open Array Radar and Pedestal in White

Garmin GMR Fantom 54 Open Array Radar and Pedestal in White

Garmin GMR Fantom 54 Open Array Radar and Pedestal in White are a high-powered, 4-foot, 50-watt solid-state marine radar that uses MotionScope™ Doppler technology to detect and highlight moving targets for enhanced situational awareness. It is designed for optimal performance in all conditions, including fog or rain, and offers excellent close- to long-range target detection

Garmin GMR Fantom 54 Open Array Radar and Pedestal in White Key Features

• MotionScope™ Technology: This feature uses the Doppler effect to highlight moving targets in different colors on your chartplotter screen, making it easier to identify approaching or departing vessels, track weather formations, and locate flocks of birds (indicating potential fishing spots).
• High-Resolution Imaging: The radar employs pulse compression technology, which maximizes energy and provides a narrow 1.8-degree horizontal beamwidth for high-resolution images and excellent target separation, allowing you to distinguish large targets from small ones.
• Target Range: It offers a wide detection range, from as close as 6 meters to as far as 72 nautical miles.
• Dynamic Settings: The radar includes dynamic auto gain and dynamic sea filter settings that automatically adjust to your surroundings and changing sea conditions (calm, medium, rough) for optimal performance in harbors, nearshore, and offshore waters.
• Navigation and Safety Aids:
  • Dual Range: The single radar antenna can provide split-screen images on your chartplotter, allowing simultaneous monitoring of both close and long-range targets.
  • MARPA Target Tracking: Mini-automatic radar plotting aid (MARPA) can track up to 30 selected targets (requires an optional heading sensor, sold separately) to help avoid collisions.
  • Guard Zone Alerts: You can set a safety perimeter and receive an alarm if an object enters that zone.
  • Radar Overlay: The system can overlay radar images onto your chartplotter's map page for enhanced navigation (requires an optional heading sensor, sold separately).

Garmin GMR Fantom 54 Open Array Radar and Pedestal in White FAQs

• What is MotionScope technology? MotionScope uses the Doppler effect to identify and highlight moving targets in different colours, aiding in collision avoidance, finding birds, and tracking weather.
• What is Pulse Compression technology? This technology provides high-resolution imaging and enhances target detection from close range to long distances.
• Can I track other vessels automatically? Yes, MARPA target tracking can track up to 10 selected targets to help avoid collisions.
• What is the detection range? The radar offers a range from 6 meters (20 feet) up to 72 nautical miles (133 KM).
• Does it have a bird finding feature? Yes, the Auto Bird Gain feature helps locate flocks of birds, which can indicate fishing spots.

• Where should I mount the radar? Mount the radar high above the keel line, away from horizontal spreaders and other transmitting equipment. Avoid mounting closer to a magnetic compass than the specified safe distance.
• Are there any safety precautions during installation/service?
  • WARNING: The radar transmits electromagnetic energy and contains high voltages. Ensure the unit is off and the area is clear before servicing or transmitting.

• Can I overlay the radar image onto my map? Yes, Radar Overlay allows adding radar images onto your chartplotter's map.
• Are there different rotation speeds? Yes, it offers 24 and 48 RPM. The 48 RPM setting is available in single range mode, with MotionScope disabled, and on range settings of 12 nautical miles or lower.