Furuno FMD-3100 ECDIS Installation Software GG000952

FURUNO FMD-3100 ECDIS Installation Software (MPN: GG000952)

The FURUNO FMD-3100 ECDIS Installation Software (Part Number: GG000952) is the factory authorized distributed system recovery, deployment and update software media for the Furuno FMD-3100 Electronic Chart Display and Information System. This installation suite is designed for high reliability marine navigation platforms, and contains operating kernel, chart engine software, peripheral device drivers and sensor interface software required for the initialization, update or restore of the FMD-3100 Processor Unit (PCU-3000 / PCU-3010).

GG000952 is the basic system software, whether for new hardware deployment, replacing a damaged hard drive/SSD or updating software to conform with revised International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards (such as IEC 61174 Edition 4). It provides total integration of the display unit, trackball control unit (RCU-030), external sensor adapters (MC-3000S/MC-3020D), radar overlay networks and shipboard power supplies.

Model Details

• Manufacturer: Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.
• System Model Compatibility: FMD-3100 ECDIS Series
• Software Part Number (MPN): GG000952
• Associated Hardware Processor Units: PCU-3000, PCU-3010
• Control Unit Compatibility: RCU-030 / RCU-014
• Media Type: Optical DVD-ROM Installation Disc

Cross-Reference Software & Media Part Numbers

• GG000952 (Primary Software Kit Order Code)
• 0550252-XX.XX (Furuno Internal Software Program Series Identifier)
• System Recovery Disk Set for FMD-3100 / PCU-3000

Key Features

1. Instantaneous Chart Redrawing: Installs Furuno’s high-performance chart engine delivering zero latency during panning, zooming, and route recalculation.
2. Task-Based User Interface: Enables the signature InstantAccess Bar™ and Status Bar graphic navigation environment for streamlined bridge operations.
3. Integrated Sensor Networking: Fully configures serial (NMEA 0183) and dual Ethernet (IEC 61162-450) communication channels for Gyro, GPS, SDME, AIS, and Sounder inputs.
4. Dual ECDIS & Paperless Compliance: Supports multi-node master/backup synchronization across FMD-3100, FMD-3200, and FMD-3300 systems.
5. Radar Overlay Integration: Direct network driver integration for seamless target tracking, radar image overlay, and waypoint data sharing with FAR radar units.

Applications

• New Building ECDIS Installation: Initial commissioning and operating software load for newbuild vessel wheelhouse consoles.
• System Recovery & Disaster Maintenance: Hard drive / SSD replacement and OS recovery following hardware failure on PCU-3000 / PCU-3010 units.
• Mandatory Standard Upgrades: Upgrading older FMD-3100 firmware builds to compliant IEC 61174 Edition 4 standards to satisfy Port State Control (PSC) inspections.
• Retrofit Projects: Converting legacy bridge navigation systems to modern paperless ECDIS setups on commercial cargo ships, tankers, offshore vessels, and bulk carriers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the FURUNO FMD-3100 GG000952 software package?

The GG000952 software package contains the full system operating software, display engine, peripheral drivers, and initial installation utility needed to install or restore the Furuno FMD-3100 ECDIS processor unit.

Can GG000952 be used to recover a crashed PCU-3000 processor?

Yes. The software is specifically engineered to perform full system recovery, partition formatting, and OS re-installation on PCU-3000 and PCU-3010 processor units following a drive failure or corrupted installation.

Is the FMD-3100 ECDIS compliant with IEC 61174 Edition 4 standards?

Yes, when running updated system software (such as version 03.xx or 05.xx installed via standard release software), the FMD-3100 fully complies with IEC 61174 Ed. 4 standards and IHO presentation library requirements.

Can I interface the FMD-3100 directly with existing Furuno radars?

Yes. The FMD-3100 interfaces via Ethernet with Furuno FAR-21×7, FAR-28×7, and FAR-3000 series radars for radar overlay and target data exchange. Legacy analog radars (FAR-2xx5) require the optional RCB-002 Radar Connection Box.