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  • Page 1 Navico Marine Network Systems 2 kW Radar Installation Guide MN000802A-G...

  • Page 2: 2 Kw Radar Installation Manual

    1 2 kW Radar Installation Manual 1.1 FCC Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a normal installation.

  • Page 3: Warranty

    1.5 Warranty The Navico Warranty Statement is supplied as a separate document. It is shipped with the Product Registration Card. In case of any queries, refer to the Manufacturer of Radar/Chart/Multifunction Displays 1.6 Feedback from you Your feedback is important and helps Navico ensure that this manual is a valuable resource for all marine technicians.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    7.1 Parts needed to connect radar to a GB40 or 8000i system ...30 7.2 Simrad GB40 connection using SimNet heading...32 7.3 Northstar 8000i / Simrad GB 40 using NMEA 0183 heading ...33 7.4 Commision the radar using a GB40 or 8000i ...35...
  • Page 5 8 Connect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121 8.1 Parts needed ...38 8.2 Connect the 2 kW radar processor to an M84 or M121 Display ...39 8.3 Set up the radar with the Northstar M84 or M121 ...40 9 Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i 9.1 Parts needed to connct to a Northstar 6000i / 6100i ...42...
  • Page 6 12.2 Radar is not operating correctly...66 12.3 If the scanner fails to turn ...66 12.4 How to reduce noise and interference...67 12.5 Make sure the power is present and correctly wired ...67 12.6 Confirm the equipment installed ...67 12.7 Confirm the equipment installed ...68 12.8 Are range rings displayed? ...68 13 2 kW radar system specifications...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Ethernet Connectivity • Simrad GB40 • Northstar 8000i Serial Connectivity • Simrad NX40 and NX45 • Northstar 6100 • Northstar M Series • GlobalMap, LCX, LMS and X ranges of displays. See above list for specific models This manual should be used in conjunction with the installation manual provided with the display It also explains how to set up the radar system after installation and gives information on troubleshooting.
  • Page 8 The microwave energy radiated by a radar antenna is harmful to humans, especially to the eyes. NEVER look directly into an open waveguide or into the path of radiation from an enclosed antenna. Radar and other radio frequency radiation can upset cardiac pacemakers.

  • Page 9: Introduction To The Navico Radar System

    2 kW, 4 kW, 6 kW, 10 kW and 25 kW to suit different customer requirements. Each scanner model has a corresponding radar processor module. Note 10 kW and 25 kW scanners are not compatible with the Simrad NX40 , NX45, Northstar M84 or M121).

  • Page 10: Kw Radar Overview

    3.1 2 kw Radar overview The 2 kW radar system is intended for use in a marine environment. It consists of a Scanner protected by a 450mm diameter dome connected to the 2 kW radar processor module by a prefabricated 15m (49ft) interconnection cable (AA010088), The cable is attached to the dome at the factory.
  • Page 11 Northstar 8000i" page 30) • GB40 • 8000i Serial Connectivity RS485 For more information how to connect to RS485 displays (see "Connect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121" page 38) • NX40 / NX45 • M Series RS422. For more information how to connect to RS422 displays (see "Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i"...

  • Page 12: Install The Radar

    4 Install the radar A radar unit should only be installed by a qualified marine technician, as potentially lethal high voltage is present along with heavy rotating parts. There is a transmit interlock that prevents radar transmissions if the scanner is not rotating. However, a high voltage remains for a period of time after the system is turned off.

  • Page 13: Choose The Scanner Location

    4.1 Choose the scanner location The radar's ability to detect targets depends greatly on the position of its scanner. The ideal location for the scanner is high above the vessel's keel line where there aren't any obstacles. The higher the installation position, the longer the radar ranging distance, but the minimum range that the radar can detect targets increases the higher that the radar is mounted.

  • Page 14: Power Boat Installations

    4.2 Power boat installations Normally, you should install the scanner horizontally, to produce an equal sweep around the power boat: However, when the power boat is traveling at high speed, the bow rises up out of the water and if the elevation angle (trim) of the bow is raised up so that it equals, or exceeds, 50% of the vertical beam width of the radar, this can cause two problems: •...

  • Page 15: Yacht Installations

    4.3 Yacht installations Normally you should install the scanner horizontally, to produce an equal sweep around the yacht. However, a yacht heels over to the lee side, and when the heel angle exceeds 50% of the vertical beam width of the radar, this can cause two problems: •...

  • Page 16: How To Find The Theoretical Maximum Detection Range

    You can find the A-B line for any vessel as follows: • Using a drawing of the vessel, lay a rule along the line of the main deck and continue this forwards as a dashed line extending beyond the bow. •...

  • Page 17: How To Reduce False Echoes And Shadow Zones

    4.6 How to reduce false echoes and shadow zones False echoes can be produced on the radar display if the scanner is installed too close to an object on the vessel's superstructure. generating the false echoes and shadow zones. If you're having problems with false echoes and/or shadow zones, check if it's possible to re- install the scanner at a higher location where the radar beam will be clear of any obstructions.

  • Page 18: Install A Scanner On A Trestle

    4.8 Install a scanner on a trestle Depending on your chosen location for the scanner, it may be easier to install the scanner if you fabricate a trestle (or radar mast) on which you can mount the scanner. The trestle must be sturdy and secure, and capable of supporting the scanner in all weather conditions.

  • Page 19: Install The Radar Processor

    NOTE: Use the bolts supplied as these are hardened stainless steel and the correct length. 4.10 Install the radar processor Install the radar processor in a dry location away from spray, rain, drips, and condensation. The location site must allow you to easily connect the radar processor to the ship's ground, the interconnection cable, the power cable, and the radar communications cable or the network cable.

  • Page 20: Check The 2 Kw Radar Parts

    Unpack the boxes carefully and check the contents against the packing lists. missing, contact your distributor. AA010024SIM Simrad branded 2 kW scanner standard components AA010024NOR Northstar branded 2 kW scanner standard components AA010024LOW Lowrance branded 2 kW scanner standard components...
  • Page 21 AA010012 2 kW Radar processor standard components Item Packing list LA000450 Installation LA000410 sheet MTZ303386 Mounting LA000451 template Description Part No 2 kw Radar AA010012 processor This Manual Installation LA000276 Template Product CD000085 Registration Card Warranty CD000260 Card Mounting HR000061 Screws...
  • Page 22 AA010089 Optional longer length interconnection cable for radar scanner - order separately Quantit Item Part name Part No Interconnectio AA01089 n cable for the length 65.5 ft radar scanner (20 m)

  • Page 23: Wiring Guidelines

    6 Wiring guidelines Most installation problems are caused by shortcuts taken with system cables. When wiring the radar: • DON'T make sharp bends in the cables. • DON'T run cables in a way that allows water to flow down into the connectors. •...
  • Page 24 Carefully lift the main unit and stand it upright in the slot on the scanner casing:...
  • Page 25 Remove the shield cover from the underside of the main unit to expose the connector locations and ground terminal location. The broken line shows the route for the interconnection cable. Identify the connector ends B, C, and D on the 2 kW interconnection cable (NS003101). Connector D is an Earthing strap.
  • Page 26 Place the internal locking nut over the end of the interconnection cable, then attach connectors B and C to the connectors (as shown in the figure). The broken line shows the route for the interconnection cable. Attach connector D to one of the screws close by to provide an Earth (as shown in the figure). The wiring details for the connector ends (B, C, and D) are as follows: 2 kW interconnection cable (NS003101) connector ends Color/Name...

  • Page 27: Run The 2 Kw Interconnection Cable (Ns003100/Ns003101) To The Radar Processor

    Yellow White (big) Shell Braid shield 6.2 Run the 2 kW interconnection cable (NS003100/NS003101) to the radar processor Run the 2 kW interconnection cable (NS003100/NS003101) from the scanner to the radar processor. Push the round connector (A) of the 2 kW interconnection cable into the scanner connection on the radar processor and tighten the locking nut.

  • Page 28: Kw Radar Processor Connections

    There are four interface connectors on the rear of the 2 kW radar processor, plus a Chassis Earth. You can connect the Navico radar processor to either ot the following but not to any simultaneously. • Simrad NX40 NX45, GB40 • Northstar 8000i, 6100, 6000i, M84, M121 •...

  • Page 29: Connect The Power Cable

    6.4 Connect the power cable The power cable to the radar processor is NOT supplied. Power must be supplied through a fuse/breaker element located at the power source end of the power cable. Check the system specifications section for the recommended DC input voltage. The power cable and fuse requirements are shown in the table.

  • Page 30: Connect The Ground Wire

    6.5 Connect the ground wire The radar processor has a Chassis Earth connection stud located on the far right hand side of the unit. The Chassis Earth is DC isolated from power (–ve) to eliminate the risk of galvanic corrosion. If you are installing the radar processor on a vessel with a metal hull, connect the radar processor Chassis Earth to the hull at the closest possible location, using 12 AWG wire (or thicker): The eyelets must be crimped or soldered at both locations (A) and the method of connection to...

  • Page 31: Connect Simrad Gb40 Or Northstar 8000I

    7 Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar 8000i Both the Simrad GB40 and the Northstar 8000i systems interface to the Navico radar via a ethernet network. The Ethernet network connectivity is the same for the two types of display system. The two systems are different in the way they accept heading information for MARPA and accurate chart overlay.
  • Page 32 NS004815 Optional parts to connect (GB40 only) AA010151 Optional parts to connect (GB40 and 8000i) NS004801 AT10-HD This is used to supply the radar processor with heading information at 10 hz from a SimNet heading source. This connects to the 12 pin NMEA /COMS connector radar processor...

  • Page 33: Simrad Gb40 Connection Using Simnet Heading

    7.2 Simrad GB40 connection using SimNet heading The diagram below details how to connect the Navico radar to a GB40 system using a crossover cable (or using the 8 port ethernet linker). Heading is via SimNet For Key information (page 33)

  • Page 34: Northstar 8000I / Simrad Gb 40 Using Nmea 0183 Heading

    7.3 Northstar 8000i / Simrad GB 40 using NMEA 0183 heading The diagram below shows how to connect the radar to a Northstar 8000i or Simrad GB40 system for vessels that use a NEMA 0183 heading sensor For key information (page 33)
  • Page 35 RC42 Heading sensor (or use SimNet heading output from and autopilot) 2209195 RC37 Race Compass or heading sensor with 10 Hz output. Note: Make sure the heading sensor shares the same ground as the NavComputer Simrad GB40 NavComputer Simrad GB40 NavComputer second station...

  • Page 36: Commision The Radar Using A Gb40 Or 8000I

    Northstar 8000i or Simrad GB40 NavComputer Master I* 1 Northstar 8000i or Simrad GB40 second station The compass must be NMEA compliant and configured as follows: • 10 Hz update rate • 4800 baud The compass must be able to supply the NMEA 0183 HDT, HDM, and HDG heading sentences (all other sentence types will be ignored).
  • Page 37 The radar transmits until you change the radar mode to Standby or Off. Set Radar Range offset (trigger Delay) The radar sweep should commence at your vessel (a radar range of zero). You may need to adjust the radar range offset to achieve this. (The radar range offset is also known as the trigger delay.) If this is set incorrectly a large dark circle in the center of the sweep might occur.
  • Page 38 (Small Distance Units) Radar Open Array Parking Angle (Deg) Radar Power on Action Standby Remain Off Radar information switch Select Return. Sets the antenna height above the 4m/13.12 ft water-line so that the sea clutter control works properly Sets the angle that the radar scanner will come to rest When powered, the radar will warm up, then go into standby mode...

  • Page 39: Connect Simrad Nx40 / Nx45, Northstar M84 / M121

    8 Connect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121 8.1 Parts needed If you're connecting the radar to an Simrad NX40/NX45 or a Northstar M841 or M121 you need the AA002461 connection kit. This is not supplied as standard, and must be ordered separately.

  • Page 40: Connect The 2 Kw Radar Processor To An M84 Or M121 Display

    8.2 Connect the 2 kW radar processor to an M84 or M121 Display AA010024(SIM or 2 kW Scanner comes with 15 m (49 ft) cable (B) Attached NOR) NS003100 NS003101 Optional Scanner cable 20 m (65.5 ft). Will require disassembly of scanner to connect.

  • Page 41: Set Up The Radar With The Northstar M84 Or M121

    8.3 Set up the radar with the Northstar M84 or M121 When the radar is enabled, it will turn on, warm up, and enter standby mode. To enable the radar functionality: • Press Setup(NX) or menu twice to display the Setup menu, then select system •...
  • Page 42 • Adjust the gain setting if necessary, so that a reasonably good image of the jetty echo is displayed on the radar window. At this stage, the jetty echo may appear to be bent. • Select Zero range then use the arrow keys to adjust the zero range setting until the jetty echo appears as a straight line on the radar window.

  • Page 43: Connect Northstar 6000I / 6100I

    9 Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i 9.1 Parts needed to connct to a Northstar 6000i / 6100i NS003107 cable for 6000i and 6100i installations only - supplied with 6000i and 6100i system Quantit Item NS003108 Optional extension cable for 6000i and 6100i installations only - order separately Quantit Item...

  • Page 44: Connect The 2 Kw Radar Processor To A 6000I Or 6100I Display

    9.2 Connect the 2 kW radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display The following diagram shows the recommended method for connecting a radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display unit: If you're connecting the 2 kW radar to a Northstar 6000i or 6100i system, a 10 ft (3 m) radar communications cable (NS003107) is supplied with the 6000i or 6100i system.
  • Page 45 Circuit breaker/fuse box Optional radar communications extension cable (NS003108) Vessel's Ground NTSC Video Input Fuse (7A) GPS antenna Power NMEA Ethernet VGA (out)

  • Page 46: Connect The Radar Communications Cable (Ns003107) To The Junction Box

    9.3 Connect the radar communications cable (NS003107) to the junction box The radar communications cable (NS003107) splits the 14 pin connector of the 6000i/6100i into (three) 3 different connectors, Bare Wires, Radar Comms and SmartCraft. This cable allows the 6000i/6100i to connect to NMEA devices (Bare Ends) or to Navico digital radar (Connector 1) or to a SmartCraft junction box (connector 2).
  • Page 47 NMEA devices must be connected to an unused NMEA port on the connector strip. The remote power signal configuration is explained in "Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (common power source)" and "Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (different power sources)".
  • Page 48 * See cautions above. ** See cautions above. The end view of the (three) 3 connectors are shown: 6000i/6100 connector NMEA pin assignments Connector 1 - Radar NMEA/Communications pin assignments Connector 2 - SmartCraft pin assignments...

  • Page 49: Configure The Remote Power Control For A 6000I Or 6100I (Common Power Source)

    9.4 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (common power source) There is a choice of two different modes for powering the radar ON/OFF: Power on Option 1 • If you want the radar to power ON automatically whenever the 6000i or 6100i is ON, program the Honk Output as REMOTE PWR in the 6000i or 6100i.

  • Page 50: Set Up The Radar With The Northstar 6000I Or 6100I

    9.6 Set up the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i 9.7 Turn the radar on and off 1.1.1 Before you turn on the radar for the first time To extend magnetron lifetime, you're recommended to leave the radar in Standby mode for 30 minutes when activating the radar for the VERY FIRST time.

  • Page 51: Configure The Navigator Communications

    9.8 Configure the navigator communications IMPORTANT: If you are going to operate the radar without a heading sensor, ignore this section and set up the radar as described in "Disable the header sensor input". To enable the radar to communicate with the navigator, set up the radar option on the navigator's PORT 2 SETUP screen as follows: •...

  • Page 52: Heading Sensor Requirements

    The Northstar 6000i and 6100i accepts the following standard NMEA 0183 sentences from a heading sensor (such as the Simrad RC37 Rate compassr) to obtain the following heading information: HDG, HDT, OSD, HCC, HCD, and HDM.

  • Page 53: Tune The Radar

    • Press Return. 9.14 Tune the radar The Navico radar uses a fully automatic tuning procedure that continuously checks for optimum adjustment during operation. Navico recommends using auto tuning mode for normal operation. For special situations requiring manual tuning, see the section on "Manual Tuning Mode". Tune the radar so that the radar receiver frequency matches the transmitter frequency.

  • Page 54: Set The Heading Calibration (Heading Sensor Installed)

    • Press Gain, then press 1, 5, 0 to set the gain to 150. colors, the display will show a green ring with a black center or solid green circle. If it doesn't, try changing the gain value until you can see the green ring and black center clearly.

  • Page 55: Set The Heading Calibration (Heading Sensor Not Installed)

    9.18 Set the heading calibration (heading sensor not installed) The heading calibration rotates the radar image on the screen so that a target dead ahead corresponds to a bearing of 0° on the screen. • Press RADAR so that the navigator displays radar only. •...

  • Page 56: Manual Tuning Procedure For The 6000I Or 6100I System

    9.21 Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system Note: The following manual tuning procedure is provided only for possible situations where the unit's automatic tuning does not perform well with a Northstar 6000i or 6100i system. present, Navico is not aware of any such situation and recommends that automatic tuning be used, unless a reason is found to use this manual procedure.

  • Page 57: Connect To Lowrance Displays

    10 Connect to Lowrance Displays 10.1 Parts needed to connect to Lowrance displays RIM300 Radar Interface Module Quantit Item Heading Sensor (Optional) Quantit Item Radar Accessories kit (000-0127-45) Optional. Used to interface the above heading sensors Quantit Item Part name Part No Rim 300 Cable...

  • Page 58: Rim300

    NMEA 2000 power cable. NOTE: You will need to purchase a SIMRAD heading sensor for the Radar Overlay feature to work properly. You MUST remove the power cable that came with your unit and replace it with the RIM 300 to complete this installation.

  • Page 59: Setup The Radar With Lowrance Displays

    • If you are powering a NMEA 2000 network or an LGC-3000 GPS antenna, you must connect the NMEA 2000 power cable. Attach the NMEA 2000 red wire (+) to an accessory switch that is connected to the same 12-volt power source as the display unit power cable red wire (+).

  • Page 60: Setup The Basics

    10.4 Setup the basics • After turning on the unit, press MENU|MENU, then use ↑ ↓ to SYSTEM SETUP and press ENT. Communications Port selected from System Setup menu (left). Communications Port menu (right). • From the System Setup menu, highlight COMMUNICATIONS PORT and press ENT. •...

  • Page 61: Radar Setup

    Radar Setup selected from Radar menu (left). Radar Setup menu with Full Color on Black highlighted (right). • Highlight HEADING UP and press ENT, which will set the radar to Heading Up. • To display the radar images in full color, press ↓ to select RADAR COLOR SCHEME and press ENT.
  • Page 62 • That will launch the Anti-Rain Clutter vertical scrollbar. Press ↓ until the Anti-Rain Clutter is set to zero percent. Press EXIT. (Notice the corresponding value in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.) Main Bang Suppression • To set Main Bang Suppression to zero, press MENU, select RADAR SETUP and press ENT. •...
  • Page 63 Increase Trigger Delay to diminish the size of the red ring (left). To set Trigger Delay correctly, reduce the ring to as small a size as possible, while keeping a black circle in the middle (enlarged view, right). In either case, continue to increase the Trigger Delay level until the ring is as small as possible, while keeping a black circle in the middle.
  • Page 64 Main Bang Suppression begins with the same red ring we resized during Trigger Delay setup (left). Slowly increase Main Bang Suppression to make the ring as thin as possible (enlarged view, right).l. Adjust Heading Line • Press EXIT to clear the scrollbar from the screen. Now reset Gain, Anti-Sea Clutter and Anti-Rain Clutter back to a desired leve The Heading Line command is used to make sure the green heading line (zero point) on your display is lined up with the bow of your vessel (Before heading line adjustment)

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    11 Maintenance Before doing any maintenance work, always ensure that the radar system is turned OFF at the main power source. If a rectifier unit is used, turn OFF the power supply to this too. Remember that high voltages from the rectifier unit are always present, even if the radar is not operating, and these can cause severe injury or death.

  • Page 66: Other Maintenance Items

    • Remove any dust, dirt, or sea salt from the external surfaces, particularly the front side of the scanner, with a lint-free cloth dampened with alcohol or water. Do NOT use petrol, gasoline, benzene, thinner, or similar solvent to dampen the cloth as these cause deterioration of the external surfaces.

  • Page 67: Troubleshoot The Radar

    12 Troubleshoot the radar This appendix gives information on fixing possible problems with the radar. Many problems are caused by: • faulty or loose contacts at switches and relay points • poor adjustment of the radar (particularly inadequate tuning adjustment) •...

  • Page 68: How To Reduce Noise And Interference

    Check the motor and replace any faulty component. (See the Service Manual for information on replacing the motor) Check the wiring of the interconnection cable between the scanner and the radar processor. Checking these connections is especially important if the installer removed the connectors for easy routing when installing the scanner cable.

  • Page 69: Confirm The Equipment Installed

    12.7 Confirm the equipment installed 1. Confirm the type of navigator used with the radar (6000i, etc). MAKE MODEL SERIAL NUMBER SOFTWARE VERSION 2. Confirm that the NMEA Port 2 interface option is set to RADAR. 3. Confirm the type of radar installed: •...

  • Page 70: 13 2 Kw Radar System Specifications

    13 2 kW radar system specifications DC input Scanner type Scanner model Scanner dimensions Scanner weight Vibration Amplitude Waterproof Plane of polarization Preheating time Power consumption Emission type Peak power output Transmitter frequency Transmitter tube Horizontal beam width Vertical beam width Side lobe level Rotation rate Pulse length/PRF...
  • Page 71 Radar system Processor model Processor dimensions Processer weight Vibration Waterproof Temperature range Relative humidity Power up time DC input Power consumption * Operation is limited to 12 V DC systems due to processor box supply limits 2 kW Radar processor specifications NS-RDR-1021MD NS004780 Width 5.6"...

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