FURUNO MC-3000S Sensor Adapter

The FURUNO MC-3000S is a Serial Sensor Adapter that serves as a vital component in an integrated bridge system, such as those built around the FMD-3200/3300 ECDIS and FAR-3000 Chart Radar. Its function is to aggregate and manage serial data (primarily NMEA 0183) from a vessel’s multiple navigation sensors, including the Gyrocompass, GPS, and Speed Log. Critically, it converts this sensor data for efficient distribution over the ship’s Ethernet network, acting as a central hub that allows numerous bridge displays to simultaneously access all necessary sensor information from a single point, thereby simplifying cabling and maximizing system redundancy.

Technical Specification

Feature	Specification (MC-3000S Serial Adapter)
Function	Gathers and converts serial sensor data for distribution over the network.
Interface Ports	8 Serial I/O Ports:
	– 4 ports compliant with IEC 61162-1/2
	– 4 ports compliant with IEC 61162-1
Power Supply	24 VDC
Power Consumption	1.4 A (This value may be for the adapter itself or for an entire set of sensor adapters depending on the source. The documentation often states 24 VDC, 1.4 A for the Sensor Adapter set.)
Usage	Used when:
	– Sensor data needs to be shared among multiple networked Chart Radar/ECDIS units.
	– The total number of sensors exceeds the processor’s built-in serial ports (typically 8).
Connectivity	Connects to the main network via an Ethernet Switching Hub (e.g., HUB-100 or HUB-3000).
Weight	Approximately 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)