FURUNO ECDIS FMD 3100
FURUNO Electric Co., Ltd.
Refurbished
The FURUNO FMD-3100 is a professional Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) developed by FURUNO for merchant vessels. It provides electronic chart display, route planning, route monitoring, AIS and tracked-target information, navigational sensor data and other essential bridge-navigation functions.
FURUNO currently lists the FMD-3100 as an ECDIS solution suitable for integration with onboard navigation systems and particularly suitable for ECDIS retrofit projects.
Manufacturer: FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
Country of Origin / Brand Origin: Japan
Exact Model: FMD-3100
Product Type: Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
Application: Merchant vessel bridge navigation
Display: 24-inch wide high-resolution display
Associated Processor: PCU-3010
Associated Control Unit: RCU-030 Trackball Control Unit
System Family: FURUNO ECDIS / INS navigation equipment
The supplied product photograph shows a working FURUNO ECDIS display operating with an electronic navigational chart and navigation interface. The visible front-panel marking also identifies PCU-3000 on this particular photographed panel; therefore, buyers seeking an exact replacement should always provide the rear nameplate and system configuration before ordering.
The FMD-3100 was designed to help vessels move from conventional paper-chart navigation to electronic navigation while offering practical integration with existing bridge equipment.
According to FURUNO, the system provides two LAN ports and four serial ports, allowing integration with bridge networks and navigation sensors. It supports both flush mounting and tabletop installation depending on the vessel's bridge arrangement.
FURUNO's operator documentation states that the ECDIS can display electronic charts, navigation lines, TT targets, AIS targets and other navigation information on its 24-inch display.
ECDIS stands for Electronic Chart Display and Information System.
The FMD-3100 combines electronic navigational charts with information received from compatible shipboard navigation sensors. This allows bridge officers to monitor the vessel's position, route, navigational hazards and surrounding targets from a centralized navigation display.
The official operator manual describes continuous vessel-position monitoring using data from systems such as GPS, DGPS and SDME, as well as route planning and route-monitoring facilities.
• 24-inch high-resolution ECDIS display
• Electronic Navigational Chart display
• Route planning and route monitoring
• AIS target information
• Tracked Target (TT) information
• Continuous vessel-position monitoring
• Grounding warnings and safe-depth contours
• Radar overlay capability with compatible FURUNO radar equipment
• Chart database loading and updating
• Bridge network integration
• Two LAN interfaces
• Four serial interfaces
• Flexible flush-mount or tabletop installation
• Suitable for retrofit ECDIS installations
• Support for primary/backup navigation configurations depending on vessel installation
FURUNO specifies radar-overlay capability with compatible FAR-2xx7, FAR-2xx8 and FAR-3xxx series radar equipment.
| Item | Specification / Information |
|---|---|
| Model | FMD-3100 |
| Equipment Type | ECDIS |
| Display | 24-inch wide display |
| Processor Unit | PCU-3010 configuration documented by FURUNO |
| Trackball Control | RCU-030 |
| LAN | 2 ports |
| Serial Interfaces | 4 ports |
| Navigation Charts | ENC / RNC depending on software and chart service |
| Application | Merchant Marine |
| Installation | Flush mount / tabletop option |
| Primary Power | 100–230 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Secondary Power | 24 VDC |
| PCU-3010 Weight | Approx. 11.2 kg |
FURUNO's current documentation lists different supported ECDIS/chart standards depending on the installed FMD-3100 software generation. Software version therefore needs to be checked before chart-system upgrades or replacement work.
A FURUNO FMD-3100 installation can include several major components depending on vessel configuration.
The PCU-3010 provides the main processing platform for the documented FMD-3100 configuration.
The RCU-030 provides trackball-based operator control for ECDIS functions.
FURUNO documentation identifies optional sensor-adapter equipment including:
• MC-3000S – Serial Sensor Adapter
• MC-3020D – Digital Input Sensor Adapter
• MC-3030D – Digital Output Sensor Adapter
Associated network components can include:
• HUB-100 Switching Hub
• HUB-3000 Intelligent Hub
The RCB-002 Radar Connection Box is another documented associated component for applicable installations.
The FURUNO FMD-3100 is designed primarily for merchant-marine navigation and can be found on:
• Cargo ships
• Container vessels
• Bulk carriers
• Oil tankers
• Chemical tankers
• LNG/LPG vessels
• Offshore vessels
• Passenger vessels
• General cargo ships
• Other SOLAS-class merchant vessels
It is particularly useful where an existing vessel requires an ECDIS retrofit or replacement without completely redesigning the bridge navigation arrangement. FURUNO itself highlights retrofit suitability as a major FMD-3100 design objective.
Check the main AC/DC supply, breakers, fuses, power connectors and associated power circuitry. If correct voltage reaches the equipment but the system does not start, internal power-supply or processor diagnosis may be required.
Check whether the processor is operating normally and inspect display power and related connections. A display problem should be separated from a processor boot failure before replacing components.
Inspect the GPS/GNSS source, communication cable, serial input and ECDIS sensor configuration.
Check the gyrocompass output, cabling, interface configuration and data communication between the gyro system and ECDIS.
Verify that the AIS itself is operating correctly before diagnosing the ECDIS. Inspect the AIS-to-ECDIS data connection and relevant interface configuration.
Intermittent or lost communication can result from damaged cables, poor connectors, sensor-interface problems, incorrect settings, network equipment faults or unstable power.
Verify chart permits, licenses, installed chart data and the compatibility of the chart database with the installed FMD-3100 software version.
Because ECDIS is safety-critical bridge equipment, internal repairs and software/configuration changes should be performed by competent marine electronics personnel.
FURUNO documentation describes functions including grounding warnings, safe-depth contours and route-monitoring facilities.
Alarm and alert behavior can vary with the FMD-3100 software generation. FURUNO's current product page identifies different software branches including 01.xx, 03.xx and 05.xx, with corresponding ECDIS and Bridge Alert Management standards.
For this reason, exact alarm codes should always be checked against the manual applicable to the software installed aboard the vessel.
• Keep the ECDIS display and ventilation areas clean.
• Inspect power, LAN and serial connections periodically.
• Check connectors for corrosion or looseness.
• Confirm GPS, gyro, speed and AIS data before navigation.
• Keep ENC charts and permits properly updated.
• Maintain backups of important route and user data according to vessel procedures.
• Avoid unauthorized software or configuration changes.
• Check the installed software version before ordering replacement processors or related components.
SM MARINE SERVICE™ can support sourcing of FURUNO FMD-3100 ECDIS complete systems and spare parts, subject to stock and exact configuration.
Typical requirements may include:
• FMD-3100 complete ECDIS
• PCU-3010 Processor Unit
• RCU-030 Trackball Control Unit
• Display / LCD assembly
• Processor electronics
• PCB assemblies
• Power supply components
• MC-3000S Sensor Adapter
• MC-3020D Digital Input module
• MC-3030D Digital Output module
• HUB-100 Switching Hub
• HUB-3000 Intelligent Hub
• RCB-002 Radar Connection Box
• Communication cables
• Connectors
• Internal electronic components
New, used, refurbished, reconditioned and tested-working FURUNO ECDIS equipment can be sourced depending on availability.
For an exact replacement inquiry, send SM MARINE SERVICE™:
Model + Part Number + Serial Number + Software Version + Nameplate Photo + Existing Unit Photos.
This reduces the risk of supplying an incompatible ECDIS component.
The FMD-3100 remains commercially and technically relevant rather than simply being an obsolete legacy ECDIS. As of 2026, FURUNO still lists the FMD-3100 in its current ECDIS/INS product range, alongside the FMD-3005 and FMD-3200/3300.
FURUNO also continues to provide FMD-3100 documentation and software information. Its current English product page lists an Operator's Manual updated in October 2025 and other updated technical resources.
For vessels already equipped with an FMD-3100 installation, sourcing a compatible processor, control unit or replacement ECDIS can therefore be more practical than redesigning the entire bridge system.
The FURUNO FMD-3100 is an Electronic Chart Display and Information System designed for merchant-vessel bridge navigation.
The system is manufactured by FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD., Japan.
FURUNO continues to list the FMD-3100 in its ECDIS product range. Availability of complete new units and individual spare parts should nevertheless be confirmed for each requirement.
SM MARINE SERVICE™ can assist buyers with sourcing FMD-3100 complete equipment and associated spare parts, subject to stock.
Yes. Used, refurbished, reconditioned and tested-working equipment may be sourced depending on availability.
Components such as processors, trackball control units, electronic boards, network equipment, sensor adapters, cables and internal components may be available or sourced depending on the exact requirement.
Current FURUNO documentation identifies the PCU-3010 Processor Unit for the documented FMD-3100 configuration.
FURUNO documentation identifies the RCU-030 Trackball Control Unit.
Typical service complaints include no power, display failure, missing GPS/gyro/AIS information, communication problems and ENC/chart-related problems. Diagnosis depends on the vessel's exact configuration.
FURUNO provides official FMD-3100 manuals through its product and support pages.
Yes. SM MARINE SERVICE™ supports worldwide marine equipment sourcing and shipping, subject to equipment availability and destination.
FURUNO FMD-3100 ECDIS is a professional Electronic Chart Display and Information System designed for merchant-vessel bridge navigation, electronic chart display, route planning and route monitoring. SM MARINE SERVICE™ can support worldwide sourcing of FMD-3100 complete units, PCU-3010 processors, RCU-030 control units and related ECDIS spare parts in new, used, refurbished, reconditioned and tested-working condition, subject to availability.
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