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Raymarine Pathfinder Radar Scanners Owner's Handbook Manual

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Document number: 81154_9
Date:September 2006

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  • Page 1 Pathfinder Radar Scanners Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81154_9 Date:September 2006...

  • Page 3: Intended Use

    Pathfinder Radar Scanners Owners Handbook March 2004 Intended Use The scanner units detailed in this handbook form part of navigational radar systems intended for light marine use. These radar systems are only an aid to navigation. Safety Notices This radar equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual.
  • Page 4 Copyright © Raymarine Ltd. 2006 The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook, to the best of our knowledge, was correct as it went to press. However, the Raymarine policy of continuous improvement and updating may change product specifications without prior notice.

  • Page 5: Display Software Version

    Note: If a scanner unit is not connected the version number is only displayed for 10 sec- onds. Where, necessary Software Upgrade Kits are available from your dealer, distributor or from Raymarine. We recommend that where a repeater display is fitted, both the repeater and the master display are upgraded. or C-Series display unit.

  • Page 6: Warranty

    C-Series Display Compatibility To achieve full compatibility with a C-Series Display, your Raymarine radar scanner may require upgrading. Please refer to the C-Series Display Owner’s Handbook, or contact Technical Support for details. The open array scanners cannot be powered from a C-Series display unit; they must be connected to ship’s power using a split pedestal cable or pedestal...
  • Page 7 Company Address Signature Date Sheet 1 of 2 Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5TD Raymarine 4kW Open Array Scanner Unit M92654 Details are given on Sheet 2 EN 60945 : 1997 EN 60945 : 1997 ITU-R M1541 ITU-R M1177-2...
  • Page 8 Equipment and Radar Systems The following units are combined with the 4kW, Open Array Scanner Unit (transceiver) listed on Sheet 1 to form the operational Raytheon or Raymarine radar systems given below. Details of these units are included in the Technical Construction File:...
  • Page 9 Company Address Signature Date Sheet 1 of 2 Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5TD Raymarine 10kW Open Array Scanner Unit M92655 Details are given on Sheet 2 EN 60945 : 1997 EN 60945 : 1997 ITU-R M1541 ITU-R M1177-2...
  • Page 10 Equipment and Radar Systems The following units are combined with the 10kW, Open Array Scanner Unit (transceiver) listed on Sheet 1 to form the operational Raymarine radar systems given below. Details of these units are included in the Technical Construction File:...
  • Page 11 Date Sheet 1 of 2 Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5TD Raymarine 4kW Open Array Scanner Unit M92654, from S/n 0132000 C-series Displays - details given on Sheet 2 EN 60945 : 2002 EN 60945 : 2002 ITU-R M1541...
  • Page 12 Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary Equipment The following Raymarine Display Units are combined with the Raymarine 4kW, Open Array Scanner Unit (transceiver) listed on Sheet 1 to form the operational radar systems. Details of these units are included in the...
  • Page 13 Date Sheet 1 of 2 Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5TD Raymarine 10kW Open Array Scanner Unit M92655, from S/n 0332000 C-series Displays - details given on Sheet 2 EN 60945 : 2002 EN 60945 : 2002 ITU-R M1541...
  • Page 14 Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary Equipment The following Raymarine Display Units are combined with the Raymarine 10kW, Open Array Scanner Unit (transceiver) listed on Sheet 1 to form the operational radar systems. Details of these units are included in the...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Overview

    48" 10 kW Open Array Scanner 11S 72" 10 kW Open Array Scanner These scanner units may be connected to any HSB/hsb To achieve full compatibility with a C-Series Display, your Raymarine radar Note: scanner may require upgrading. Please refer to the C-Series Display Handbook , or contact Technical Support for details.

  • Page 16: Emc Installation Guidelines

    It also provides information on maintenance and what to do if you have problems. EMC installation guidelines All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the leisure marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.

  • Page 17: Connections To Other Equipment

    The following illustration shows a typical range of suppression ferrites fitted to Raymarine equipment. Connections to Other Equipment If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be fitted to the cable close to the Raymarine unit.

  • Page 18: Selecting The Scanner Unit Site

    clxxxviii Table 2-1: Open array scanners Item 4 kW Scanner Pedestal 10 kW Scanner Pedestal 48" Open Array 72" Open Array Pathfinder Cables Inter-unit cable 15 m heavy Inter-unit cable 25 m heavy Cable kit: 5 m +10 m extension (To fit open array scanner on a radar arch) Extension cable 5m...
  • Page 19 • Radar operates at the line-of-sight, so a high mounting position gives bet- ter long range performance. • Surrounding large objects, in the same horizontal plane, can interfere with the radar signal and cause blind areas or shadow sectors and false targets on the radar screen (see below).
  • Page 20 48"- 1306 mm (51.4 in), 72"- 1928 mm (75.9 in) Centre of rotation Centre of rotation 100 mm (4 in) 427 mm (16.8 in) 296 mm (11.65 in) 150 mm (6 in) Weight Pedestal: 24 kg (53.0 lb) 48" Open Array: 6 kg (13.2 lb) 72"...
  • Page 21 • Access: The scanner unit site should be easily accessible to allow mainte- nance to be carried out safely. • Magnetic compass: Mount the scanner unit at least 1 m away from a mag- netic compass. • Cable run: The maximum length of cable between the display unit and the scanner unit should not normally exceed 20 m (60 ft) for radome scanners, or 15 m (45 ft) for open array scanners.

  • Page 22: Mounting Surface: Sailboats

    For sailboat installations, Raymarine offers a universal mast mount kit for each radome scanner type. This optional mount is used to fit a radome scanner to a flat surface on a mast with a minimum diameter of 60 mm (2½...

  • Page 23: Setting The Radiation Plane

    Setting the radiation plane The scanner unit should be mounted so that the array rotates parallel to the waterline. The radar beam is approximately 25° wide in the vertical direction, providing good target detection during the vessel’s pitching and rolling. 12.5˚...

  • Page 24: Cable Requirements

    cxciv 2.4 Cable Requirements This section provides details on selecting the appropriate cables for your system. Permissible cable lengths depend on the scanner type and the boat’s power system. Information on inter-unit and power cables is provided for both radome and open array scanners in the following sections.
  • Page 25 CAUTION: The cable for connecting an open array scanner to a C-series display cannot be extended. Radome inter-unit cable for use with Pathfinder and C Series displays To display or extension (power supplied via display unit) Open array inter-unit cable for use with Pathfinder displays To display or extension (power supplied via display unit) Split pedestal cable for use with new open array scanner...

  • Page 26: Running The Cable To The Scanner

    • Fit a ferrite on each side of the join. The specific ferrite to use depends on the cable type - contact Raymarine for details. • Take care not to damage any of the wires. Make sure that all the wires and, in particular, the screen are reconnected correctly.

  • Page 27: Inter-Unit Cable

    10 kW scanner systems cannot be used directly with 12 V systems; they require a 12 V to 24 V converter rated to 180 W. Contact your authorized Raymarine dealer or distributor for details. 12 V Systems (4 kW scanners only)

  • Page 28: Power Cable

    10 kW open array scanner systems cannot be used directly with 12 V systems; they require a 12 V to 24 V converter rated to 180 W. Contact your authorized Raymarine dealer or distributor for details. Open array scanners draw considerable power from the vessels power source, especially in high wind speeds.
  • Page 29 However, it is still necessary to use adequate cables to prevent excessive power loss. The table below gives the recommended wire gauge for different power cable extension lengths. Raymarine recommends that power is fed directly from the output of the battery isolator switch via its own dedicated cable system.

  • Page 30: Inter-Unit Cable(S)

    Table 2-5: Max. Extension Power Cable Lengths (m), 24 V Systems - 10 kW Scanners Inter-Unit Cable(s) 5 m Heavy 10 m Heavy 15 m Heavy 15 m Heavy + 5 m ext 15 m Heavy + 10 m ext 25 m Heavy 25 m Heavy + 5 m ext 25 m Heavy + 10 m ext.

  • Page 31: Power Requirements

    Open array scanner cables for C-series displays A split pedestal cable is required to connect a compatible open array scanner to the display unit and to the power source. If you are connecting an existing compatible scanner to a C-Series display a pedestal adaptor cable can be used instead of the split pedestal cable.

  • Page 32: Power Connections

    The power connection to the radar should be made at either the output of the battery isolator switch, or at a DC power distribution panel. Raymarine recommends that power is fed directly to the radar via its own dedicated cable system and MUST be protected by a thermal circuit breaker or fuse, fitted close to the power connection.
  • Page 33 Table 2-7: Isolator Switch/Thermal Breaker/Fuse Value Vessels Device Supply Isolator Switch min. rating 24/32 V** Thermal Breaker rating Fuse value * 10 kW scanners cannot be directly connected to 12 V **Radome systems cannot use 32V. Open Array Systems Radome 4 kW 10 kW Systems...
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  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Installing The Scanner

    Installation of the open array scanner should only be undertaken by a competent installer. If you have any difficulty with the installation, please contact your local Raymarine dealer or distributor. The open array scanner is supplied in two sections; the pedestal unit and the antenna.

  • Page 38: Securing The Pedestal To The Mounting Platform

    ccviii Securing the pedestal to the mounting platform 1. Using the paper template supplied with the scanner mounting kit, mark the flat mounting surface with the holes and drill as indicated on the template. Section 1.2 Refer to 2. Stick the four self-adhesive bitumen washers over the mounting holes. 3.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Open Array Scanner Cable

    Lifting eye 32 mm max. Connecting the open array scanner cable CAUTION: Before wiring the scanner unit check that it is securely mounted to the platform, then make sure that the inter-unit cable is not connected and power is not applied to the display unit. The scanner switch must be in the OFF position.
  • Page 40 5. Ensure the exposed braid is positioned in they p-clip to provide an earth, then clamp securely into position. Secure the cable at the entrance to pedestal base using the plastic cable clamp. Hand tighten the cable gland nut. 6. The cable is supplied prepared and ready to fit to the signal and power con- nectors.
  • Page 41 CAUTION: If any of the wires are incorrectly fitted, the scanner will not function correctly. 1. Preparation of Wires 1. Remove the protective sleeve to a length of 535 mm ± 10 mm. 2. Using wire cutters, carefully remove the earthing braid to a length of 500 mm ± 10 mm. 3.
  • Page 42 ccxii 8. Connect the red core(s) to the terminal socket marked “+”and the black core(s) to the terminal socket marked “-”. The terminal clamps are operated using a screwdriver as shown in the inset diagram. Signal connector 9. Using the tie-wrap fitting on the pedestal lid, secure the cable. CAUTION: Do not grease the seal in the pedestal lid.

  • Page 43: Fitting The Open Array To The Pedestal

    Fitting the open array to the pedestal CAUTION: The pedestal unit has a cap fitted over the open array mounting shaft to protect the protuding co-axial pin. This cap must be left in place until the open array is fitted to the pedestal. 1.

  • Page 44: System Connections

    ccxiv 3.2 System Connections CAUTION: The display connector on the scanner cable is a moulded plug that cannot be replaced. DO NOT remove this moulded plug. Do not use an open array scanner with an SL70, SL70 PLUS or SL70RC PLUS 7" LCD display unit. Failure to observe this may result in permanent damage to the display unit.
  • Page 45 The open array scanner has a power switch fitted to the pedestal. This switch can normally be left ON. However, if the scanner is being serviced or if any personnel are in the vicinity of the open array, the switch should be set to OFF. Connector Panels LCD display CRT display...

  • Page 46: Cable Details

    ccxvi Cable details The following diagrams - one for the inter-unit cable, one for the split pedestal and adaptor cable - illustrate the connector pins and cable core details. Inter-Unit Scanner Cable Display Connector Display connections Video Video RTN Battery --ve Tx Trigger + Battery --ve Data I/O +...
  • Page 47 Split Pedestal and Adaptor Cables Display Connector Display connections White Video Black Video RTN Not connected Orange Tx Trigger + Not connected Green Data I/O + Yellow Tx Trigger -- Shield Not connected Blue Data I/O -- Not connected Violet Azimuth + Grey Azimuth --...
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  • Page 53: Chapter 4: Post Installation Checks And Maintenance

    Chapter 4: Post Installation Checks and Maintenance Once you have installed your radar scanner and display unit, and made all the connections, you need to check your installation. You can then set up the radar system, align the scanner and check the display timing. In addition, for a 72" open array scanner you need to set the antenna size to ensure the scanner rests in the correct position when rotation stops.

  • Page 54: Checking Transmission

    The 72" open array scanner will operate correctly with this display. However, for details on adjusting the open array stopping-position, please contact your authorized Raymarine dealer or distributor. , and that all personnel are clear of the scanner,...

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    Servicing and Safety • Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine ser- vice technicians. They will ensure that service procedures and replacement parts used will not affect performance. There are no user serviceable parts in any Raymarine product.

  • Page 56: Problem Solving

    Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). • Always report any EMC-related problem to your nearest Raymarine dealer. We use such information to improve our quality standards. • In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from being affected by external influences.

  • Page 57: Technical Support

    Raymarine products. How to Contact Raymarine (US) For Marine Product and Services Information Visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on the newest Raymarine electronic equipment and systems at: www.raymarine.com For Accessories and Parts Many Raymarine accessory items and parts can be obtained directly from your authorized Raymarine dealer.

  • Page 58: For Product Repair And Service

    For Product Repair and Service In the unlikely event your Raymarine unit should develop a problem, please contact your authorized Raymarine dealer for assistance. The dealer is best equipped to handle your service requirements and can offer time saving help in getting the equipment back into normal operation.

  • Page 59: Worldwide Support

    If you are uncertain about what item to choose for your Raymarine unit, please contact our Customer Services Department prior to placing your order. Worldwide Support Please contact the authorized distributor in the country. A list of worldwide distributors is supplied with your system.
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  • Page 61: Appendix A: Specification

    Appendix A: Specification Appendix A: Specification 5S and 9S 48" Open Array Scanner Unit General Approvals CE - conforms to FCC - conforms to Dimensions Weight Environmental Maximum Range Scale 5S Transmitter - 4 kW Input Voltage Power Consumption Transmitter Frequency Peak Power Output Transmitter Pulse Length/PRF...
  • Page 62 5S Transmitter - 4 kW 6.0 - 72 1.00 Standby Mode Duplexer 9S Transmitter - 10 kW Input Voltage Power Consumption Transmitter Frequency Peak Power Output Transmitter Pulse Length/PRF Range Pulse Length (nm) (μS) 0.125 0.065 0.25 0.065 0.50 0.09 0.75 0.15 1.50...
  • Page 63 Appendix A: Specification 48" Antenna Antenna Type Beam Width (nominal) Polarization Antenna Side lobes Rotation Rate Receiver IF Frequency Receiver Characteristic Receiver Noise Figure Receiver Bandwidth Note: If the scanner is bought for use with an existing display, contact your dealer/service agent for the latest display software to ensure you can use all the open array scanner fea- tures.
  • Page 64 7S and 11S 72" Open Array Scanner Unit General Approvals CE - conforms to FCC - conforms to Dimensions Weight Environmental Maximum Range Scale 7S Transmitter Input Voltage Power Consumption Transmitter Frequency Peak Power Output Transmitter Pulse Length/PRF Range Pulse Length (nm) 0.125 0.065...
  • Page 65 Appendix A: Specification 7S Transmitter Standby Mode Duplexer 11S Transmitter - 10 kW Input Voltage Power Consumption Transmitter Frequency Peak Power Output Transmitter Pulse Length/PRF Range Pulse Length (nm) (μS) 0.125 0.065 0.25 0.065 0.50 0.09 0.75 0.15 1.50 0.35 3.00 0.45 6.0 - 72...
  • Page 66 Receiver IF Frequency Receiver Characteristic Receiver Noise Figure Receiver Bandwidth Note: f the scanner is bought for use with an existing display, contact your dealer/service agent for the latest display software to ensure you can use all the open array scanner fea- tures.

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