Furuno DRS25ANXT/3 Radar Pedestal 3 Array – 15M Cable

Description

The Furuno DRS25A-NXT solid state Doppler radar tracks moving targets instantly when commercial vessels navigate high-risk offshore waters. Heavy weather blockouts and zero-visibility maritime conditions regularly create dangerous collision hazards, blinding traditional commercial receivers. Installing this heavy-duty open array system delivers highly accurate tracking metrics, preventing sudden maritime safety incidents during rough transit maneuvers safely.

This solid state doppler radar utilizes a high-output 200W transmitter power core network. Unlike old magnetron setups that suffer from fading performance over years of active offshore use, this pulse compression radar provides crisp short-range target separation down to narrow margins. The outdoor pedestal achieves full IP56 protection. This watertight commercial marine radar chassis completely isolates internal components from saltwater spray during high-speed coastal operations.

Key Features of Furuno DRS25A-NXT

• The integrated Target Analyzer Doppler technology provides instant color-coded target identification. This smart configuration automatically changes the color of dangerous oncoming targets to red, enhancing situational safety during night cruising.
• The advanced RezBoost signal processing path delivers ultra-sharp horizontal beamwidth performance. This digital enhancement sharpens the raw 1.3-degree beam, guaranteeing premium target separation of closely spaced vessels or channel markers.
• The dedicated Bird Mode feature automatically optimizes radar gain and clutter settings to locate distant bird flocks. This tracking loop allows commercial fishermen to find pelagic sportfish feeding zones quickly.
• This rugged physical gear results in a highly reliable physical assembly operating on a flexible 12-24V DC input rail, shielding the low-wear internal solid-state components from extreme temperature expansion safely.

Why Choose This Radar over Generic Alternatives

Investing in a premium Furuno DRS25A-NXT open array radar system is essential for long-range commercial operators and offshore sportfishers. Unlike basic radome sensors with wide beamwidths that blur close echoes, this 3.5ft array provides a RezBoost enhanced 2.3-degree beamwidth. It perfectly couples a high-power 200W transmitter with advanced target tracking algorithms, allowing captains to isolate birds across a 96 nautical mile tracking radius safely.

Application & Limitations

This solid state radar delivers outstanding target tracking performance on deep-sea fishing hulls, commercial workboats, and long-range cruisers over 35 feet. However, because its pedestal and 3.5ft array bar generate a combined weight load of 52.9 lbs, it cannot mount safely on thin unreinforced radar arches safely. Additionally, its transmitter draws 110W maximum active current, requiring a stable DC electrical network rail structure during extended anchoring operations.

Technical Specifications

To assist professional marine electronics installers, custom yacht builders, and commercial vessel captains in verifying exact onboard local radar bridge integration parameters prior to purchase, the comprehensive engineering data breakdown outlined below provides the official manufacturer measurements, electrical metrics, and environmental ratings for this specialized furuno drs25anxt specs pulse compression radar hardware setup.

• Brand & Model Name: Furuno | DRS25A-NXT Solid State Doppler Radar
• Part Number / SKU: DRS25ANXT/3 (Country of Origin: Japan)
• Technology Category: Solid State Pulse Compression (Doppler) system
• Radar Type Sizing: 3.5ft Open Array antenna scanner platform assembly
• Peak Power Output: 200 Watts transmitter power (Equivalent to a standard 25kW Magnetron)
• Horizontal Beamwidth Scale: RezBoost Enhanced 2.3° horizontal beamwidth scanning angle profile
• Maximum Radar Range: 96 Nautical Miles long-range target tracking capabilities
• Advanced Tracking Modes: Target Analyzer™, Fast Target Tracking™, and high-sensitivity Bird Mode clutter optimization
• Voltage Input & Network: 1x Ethernet Port connection running on a 12-24V DC input rail
• Power Consumption & Profile: Active Transmit: 110W maximum current | IP56 waterproofing | 52.9 lbs (24 kg) net dry mass | 2-Year Warranty