Radar Check - Raymarine a65 Operation Instructions Manual

16.2 Radar check

Warning: Radar scanner safety
Before rotating the radar scanner, ensure
all personnel are clear.
Warning: Radar transmission
safety
The radar scanner transmits
electromagnetic energy. Ensure all
personnel are clear of the scanner when
the radar is transmitting.
Checking the radar
From the Radar application:
1. Select Menu.
2. Select Power so that On is highlighted.
The Radar scanner will now initialize in standby
mode. This process will take approximately 70
seconds.
3. Select Radar so that Transmit is highlighted.
The radar scanner should now be transmitting
and receiving.
4. Check that the radar screen is operating correctly.
Typical HD radar screen
Note: The example above is representative of the
enhanced output provided by a HD radar scanner.
Points to check:
• Radar sweep with echo responses are shown
on screen.
• Radar status icon rotating in top right hand
corner of the status bar.
Check and adjust bearing alignment
Bearing alignment
The radar bearing alignment ensures that radar
objects appear at the correct bearing relative to your
boat's bow. You should check the bearing alignment
for any new installation.
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Example misaligned radar
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Item Description
1 Target object (such as a buoy) dead ahead.
2 Target displayed on the radar display is not
aligned with the Ship's Heading Marker (SHM).
Bearing alignment is required.
Checking the bearing alignment
1. With your vessel under way: Align the bow with
a stationary object identified on the radar display
An object between 1 & 2 NM distant is ideal.
2. Note the position of the object on the radar
display. If the target is not under the ships
heading marker (SHM), there is an alignment
error and you will need to carry out bearing
alignment adjustment.
Adjusting the bearing alignment
Once you have checked the bearing alignment you
can proceed and make any required adjustments.
With the radar application displayed:
1. Select Menu.
2. Select Radar Set-up .
3. Select Advanced.
4. Select Bearing Alignment.
Selecting Bearing Alignment displays the numeric
adjust control.
5. Adjust the setting so that the selected target is
under the Ship's Heading Marker.
6. Select Back or Ok when complete.
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