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- Page 1 Installation Manual Navico Radar 2kW and 4kW English www.lowrance.com www.northstarnav.com. www.simrad-yachting.com Brands by Navico - Leader in Marine Electronics...
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Page 3: Preface
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Refer also to the system specifications section. 1.3 CE Compliance Navico New Zealand, declares that this Radar Processor is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Preface | 1... -
Page 4: Disclaimer
1.4 Disclaimer As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
1.3 CE Compliance..................1 1.4 Disclaimer ....................2 1.5 Warranty ....................2 1.6 Feedback from you .................. 2 2 Introduction to the Navico radar system ............. 6 2.1 Radar system overview ................7 2.2 Warnings ....................7 3 Install the radar................... 9 3.1 Check the radar parts ................ - Page 6 5.2 Simrad GB40 using SimNet heading sensor ..........32 5.3 Northstar 8000i / Simrad GB40 using a NMEA 0183 heading sensor....33 5.4 Setup the radar with the GB40 or 8000i............ 35 6 Connect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121 ......38 6.1 Parts needed NX40/45 and M84/M121............
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Page 7: Preface
11.2 Radar scanner 4 kW: Dimensions............70 11.3 Radar processor: Dimensions ..............71 12 Specifications ..................72 12.1 2 kW radar system specifications ............72 12.2 4 kW Specifications................73 13 Navico radar part numbers ..............75 Preface | 5... -
Page 8: Introduction To The Navico Radar System
2 Introduction to the Navico radar system This manual explains how to install the radar scanner and the Navico radar processor. It also explains how to connect the radar to the various brands of displays produced by Navico. This manual should be used in conjunction with the installation manual provided with the display. -
Page 9: Radar System Overview
A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN NAVIGATION INFORMATION. Introduction to the Navico radar system | 7... - Page 10 Note 1: Peak occupational exposure limit pursuant to IEC 60936 Clause 3.27 and IEC 62252 Clause 4.32 Note 2: General public exposure limit pursuant to IEC 60936 Clause 3.27 and IEC 62252 Clause 4.32 8 | Introduction to the Navico radar system...
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Page 11: Install The Radar
3 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. -
Page 12: Check The Radar Parts
3.1 Check the radar parts The Navico radar system consists of a scanner, a radar processor, and associated cables. some of which need to be ordered separately. There are three main components of the radar system: The radar scanner •... - Page 13 Product registration card CD000085 Warranty card CD000260 Mounting screws HR000061 Install the radar | 11...
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Page 14: Choose The Scanner Location
3.2 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 are no obstacles. A higher installation position increases the radar ranging distance, but it also increases the minimum range around the vessel where targets cannot be detected. -
Page 15: Power Boat Installations
3.3 Power boat installations Normally, you should install the scanner horizontally, to produce an equal sweep around the boat: However, when a 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: Ahead of the power boat, the beam is projected too high to sweep the water surface •... -
Page 16: Yacht Installations
3.4 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: On the windward side of the yacht, the beam is projected too high to sweep the water •... -
Page 17: How To Find The Optimum Height For The Scanner
In this example, the scanner is installed on the vessel at a height of 3 m (10 ft) above sea level (h1). Island A is 10 m (33 ft) high (h2) and for comparison, island B is 5 m (16.4 ft) high (h2). Both islands are at a distance (D) of 10 nautical miles from the vessel. -
Page 18: How To Reduce False Echoes And Shadow Zones
3.7 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. This object can block the radar beam and reflect it back, generating false echoes and shadow zones. -
Page 19: Install The Scanner Unit
3.8 Install the scanner unit Important: Remember that you must screw the bolts into place from the under side of the location site, because the shape of the dome prevents you from installing the bolts from the top side. Ensure that you can access the under side of the location site before drilling. Find the paper mounting template and tape it securely to the chosen location site. -
Page 20: Wiring The Radar System
4 Wiring the radar system 4.1 Radar scanner 2 kW: Connect the optional interconnection cable (AA010088 / AA010089 to the scanner If you have the standard 2 kW radar system, the scanner is supplied with the 15 m (49 ft) interconnection cable already connected and you can ignore this section. - Page 21 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. Connector D is a grounding strap.
- Page 22 • 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 grounding (as shown in the figure).
- Page 23 The wiring details for the connector ends (B, C, and D) are as follows: 2 kW interconnection cable (AA010088 / AA010089) connector ends Color/Name AWG size Green (thick) Yellow (thick) Green (thin) Clear coax signal Drain wire for 4 Drain wire for 7 Black coax signal White Yellow...
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Page 24: Radar Scanner 4 Kw: Connect The Optional Interconnection Cable (Aa010090/Aa010091) To The Scanner
4.2 Radar scanner 4 kW: Connect the optional interconnection cable (AA010090/AA010091) to the scanner Unscrew and then remove the cover of the scanner, lifting it vertically to avoid bumping it • against the antenna. • Identify the connector ends B, C, D and E on the 4 kW interconnection cable (AA010090 or AA010091). - Page 25 Place the internal locking nut over the end of the scanner cable in the order shown, then • attach the three connectors on the interconnection cable to the three connectors (as shown at F in the figure): Connector end B to J302 Connector end C to J202 Connector end D to J201 Tighten the strain relief clamp then connect Connector end E to one of the screws close...
- Page 26 The wiring details for the connector ends (B, C, D, and E) are as follows: 4 kW interconnection cable (NS00310X) connector ends Color/Name AWG size Blue (thick) Purple (thick) Red (thick) Yellow (thick) Drain wire (Coax line) No connection No connection No connection Yellow (thin) #24 twist pair...
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Page 27: Radar Processor: 2 Kw And 4 Kw Connections
There are four interface connectors on the front of the radar processor, two L.E.D plus a chassis ground. The Navico radar processor can be connected to any of the following display heads (please refer to the chapter relevant to you display head) •... -
Page 28: Radar Processor 2 Kw: Connect The Interconnection Cable To The Radar Processor
4.4 Radar processor 2 kW: Connect the interconnection cable to the radar processor If the Interconnection cable is not attached or needs to be changed use the following steps Run the 2 kW interconnection cable (either the standard 15 m [49 ft] or the optional 20 m [65.5 ft] cable) from the scanner to the radar processor. -
Page 29: Radar Processor 4 Kw: Connect The Interconnection Cable To The Radar Processor
4.5 Radar processor 4 kW: Connect the interconnection cable to the radar processor Run the 4 kW interconnection cable from the scanner to the radar processor. • Push the round connector (A) of the 4 kW interconnection cable into the scanner •... -
Page 30: Connect The Power Cable
4.6 Connect the power cable A power cable is NOT supplied with the radar processor. A fuse / circuit breaker must be used on the power cable supplying the radar processor. Check the system specifications section for the recommended DC input voltage. The power cable and fuse/circuit breaker requirements are shown in the table. -
Page 31: Connect The Ground Wire
4.7 Connect the ground wire The radar processor has a chassis ground connection stud located on the far right hand side of the unit. The chassis ground 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 ground to the hull at the closest possible location, using 12 AWG wire (or thicker):... -
Page 32: Connect Simrad Gb40 Or Northstar 8000I
The connection between the radar processor and the GB40/8000i system is via an ethernet network. One ethernet cable is used to connect the radar to a Navico 8 port network linke. Select the desired length. If there is only one NavComputer with radar, a crossover cable can be used. - Page 33 Ethernet crossover cable Used to connect the radar processor directly to a NavComputer. Cable has female connectors on both ends and joins two of the above standard ethernet cables together (see "Simrad GB40 using SimNet heading sensor" page 32) AA010084 Optional parts to connect (GB40 only) 24006694 AT10-HD...
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Page 34: Simrad Gb40 Using Simnet Heading Sensor
5.2 Simrad GB40 using SimNet heading sensor The diagram below details how to connect the Navico radar to a GB40 system using an Ethernet crossover cable (F), or using the 8 port ethernet linker (G). High speed heading is via SimNet (D). -
Page 35: Northstar 8000I / Simrad Gb40 Using A Nmea 0183 Heading Sensor
5.3 Northstar 8000i / Simrad GB40 using a NMEA 0183 heading sensor 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 Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar 8000i | 33... - Page 36 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). The NMEA compass must be directly connected to the 8000i / GB40 through the Utility port and the radar processor through the NMEA/COMMS port.
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Page 37: Setup The Radar With The Gb40 Or 8000I
When deciding which standard ethernet cables to orde,r locate the crossover joiner where logically a network linker could be placed in the future if the system was upgraded. If more than 2 ethernet devices are going to be used please use the Navico 8 Port Linker (see G). AA010009 Navico 8 port ethernet linker: Used to connect more then two ethernet devices together. - Page 38 Standby This stops transmission, but keeps the radar ready to transmit again. This saves on power consumption (but you must turn it on and wait for the radar to warm up before you can use it again). 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).
- Page 39 Change the radar bearing alignment Radar Use the radar bearing alignment to rotate image, one degree at a time, so that a known object dead ahead is directly under the vessel's heading marker. This means that the Radar image is aligned with the displayed chart and the compass. An accurate bearing alignment is particularly important when the radar image is overlain onto the chart.
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Page 40: Connect Simrad Nx40 / Nx45, Northstar M84 / M121
6 Connect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121 6.1 Parts needed NX40/45 and M84/M121 Qnt. Item Description Part No. Scanner unit with For scanner part interconnection cable numbers (see "Check the radar 2 kW or 4 kW parts" page 10) Radar Processor Qnt. -
Page 41: Simrad Nx40/45 Northstar M84/M121 Radar Connections
Heading sensor (optional) Qnt. Item Description Part No. FC40 Fluxgate Compass 22090187 RC42 Rate Compass. 22090195 These have a 5.5 m (18 ft) SimNet cable attached. Connect using the radar accessories kit. Alternatively use an NMEA 0183 heading sensor and connect via display unit power cable. - Page 42 NMEA 0183 heading sensor (NMEA out). A junction box may be required. 700-4100-001 Navico GS10 SimNet GPS antenna. Can ship with NX unit depending on part number of display (see below). The antenna has a 5 m (16.5 ft) SimNet cable attached.
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Page 43: Set Up The Radar With The Simrad Nx40/45 Or Northstar M84/M121
6.3 Set up the radar with the Simrad NX40/45 or Northstar M84/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 44: Connect Northstar 6000I / 6100I
7.1 Parts needed to connect to a Northstar 6000i / 6100i Qnt. Item Description Part No. Scanner unit with For scanner part interconnection cable numbers (see "Navico radar part numbers" 2 kW or 4 kW page 75) Radar Processor Qnt. Item Description Part No. -
Page 45: Connect The Radar Processor To A 6000I Or 6100I Display
7.2 Connect the radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display The following diagram shows the recommended method for connecting a radar processor to a Northstar 6000i or 6100i display unit: If you are connecting the 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 46: 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 2 OUT Black Black Yellow GROUND RS-232 GROUND White RS-232 RX Green Green ** Green RS-232 TX Red ** REMOTE SAVE Orange/White Orange/White 6000i or 6100i Pink Pink REMOTE POWER OUT SHIELD Drain Drain Drain RADAR REMOTE White/Orange Brown POWER IN * See cautions above.
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Page 48: Configure The Remote Power Control For A 6000I Or 6100I (Common Power Source)
7.4 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 powered •... -
Page 49: Configure The Remote Power Control For A 6000I Or 6100I (Different Power Sources)
7.5 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (different power sources) When the 6000i or 6100i and the radar processor have isolated power supplies, or are located more than 16.5 ft (5 m) apart, there is a choice of two different modes for powering the radar ON/OFF: •... - Page 50 Key for above two drawings AA010024NOR 2 kW scanner comes with 15 m (49 ft) cable attached. Cable from Scanner connects to Radar Processor box. An optional longer cable is available but only up to 20 m (65.5 ft). AA010089 Optional 20 m (65.5 ft) scanner cable.
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Page 51: Set Up The Radar With The Northstar 6000I Or 6100I
7.6 Set up the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i 7.7 Turn the radar on and off 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 52: Configure The Navigator Communications
Harbor automatically optimizes the radar settings for use in a harbor. This is the default • setting. Range Rider is a Navico exclusive feature recommended for use when manual settings • are required. You can make changes to the clutter and gain settings for different ranges, and the Range Rider will store these settings for each range. -
Page 53: Heading Sensor Requirements
7.10 Heading sensor requirements The heading sensor can be a stand-alone unit or may be integrated into an auto-pilot system, provided that it supplies the NMEA 0183 HDG, HDT, OSD, HCC, HCD or HDM heading sentences to the navigator. It must output data at a 10 Hz update rate. If the heading sensor requires sea trial calibration, perform the manufacturer's recommended calibration procedure before you calibrate the radar heading. -
Page 54: Tune The Radar
6100i system Tune the radar so that the radar receiver frequency matches the transmitter frequency. For normal operation of a Navico radar, you're recommended to set the tuning mode to Auto. To tune the unit manually refer to the section Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i (see "Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system"... -
Page 55: Set The Heading Calibration (Heading Sensor Installed)
Press Gain, then press 1, 5, 0 to set the gain to 150. If you are using standard screen • 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 56: Set The Heading Calibration (Heading Sensor Not Installed)
7.18 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 57: Manual Tuning Procedure For The 6000I Or 6100I System
Northstar 6000i or 6100i system. At 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 58: Connect To Lowrance Displays
The Lowrance 2 kW (LRA-1800) and 4 kW (LRA-2400) radar system is compatible with the display heads listed in (see "Introduction to the Navico Introduction to the Navico radar system radar system" page 6). Software Update If your display unit's software version is less than 2.2.0, you will need to update the unit's software. - Page 59 Optional Heading Sensor Item Description Part No. FC40 Fluxgate Compass 22090245 RC42 Rate Compass. 22090237 Both the FC40 and RC42 have 5 m (16 ft) SimNet cables attached. Connect using the SimNet to NMEA 2000 Adapter kit (000- 0127-45). Alternatively use an NMEA 0183 heading sensor and connect via display unit power cable.
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Page 60: Lowrance Displays Radar Connection
8.2 Lowrance displays radar connection RIM 300 Installation The RIM 300 will replace the power cable that came with your display unit. Your RIM 300 has three cables branching out from the cable plug, which include: radar data cable, display unit power cable and NMEA 2000 power cable. - Page 61 Cable from Scanner connects to Radar Processor box. An optional longer cable is available but only up to 20 m (65.5 ft). For scanner part numbers (see "Navico radar part numbers" page 75) 2 kW AA010089 Optional 20 m (65.5 ft) scanner cable .
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Page 62: Set Up The Radar With Lowrance Displays
Rim300 radar data Connects to the Radar Processor module using the port labeled NMEA / COMMS. NMEA 0183 Port 2 For vessels using a NMEA 0183 heading sensor or other device. There is no ground wire so NMEA 0183 device must use the same ground as the display. - Page 63 Communications Port menu (left). Radar Notice (right) prompting users to leave radar in Standby Mode for 30 minutes when activating radar for the first time. Caution: Leave the radar in Standby Mode for 30 minutes when activating it the first time. This will help maximize the life of the magnetron.
- Page 64 Radar Setup selected from Radar menu (left). Radar Setup menu with Full Color on Black highlighted (right). Heading Up To set the radar to Heading Up, highlight and press Ent. • To display the radar images in full color, press to select Radar Color Scheme and press...
- Page 65 Trigger Delay select Radar Setup • To set Trigger Delay to zero, press Menu, and press Ent. Adjust Trigger Delay Press and press Ent. That will launch the Adjust Trigger • Delay vertical scrollbar. • Press until Trigger Delay is set to zero percent. Press Exit. Adjust Trigger Delay This feature eliminates the time lag between real radar returns and the time it takes data to be processed by the radar software, a common issue with all radars.
- Page 66 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 67 Radar Setup Adjust Heading Line Press Menu, highlight and press Ent. Press to select • and press Ent. That will place an arrow on each side of the green Heading Line. Use to adjust the position of the green heading line, so its line to the reference •...
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Page 68: Maintenance
9 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 69: Troubleshoot The Radar
(particularly of the cables) You'll save yourself a considerable amount of time if you check these items before placing a call to Navico; plus, you may find the problem right away. 10.1 Technical support, service and repairs The product is covered by a warranty which is supplied as a separate document. -
Page 70: How To Reduce Noise And Interference
Check to make sure that nothing is interfering with the motor and gears, is binding or • preventing the antenna from turning. Check for any disconnected, pinched or broken wires. • Check for worn or broken motor brushes (open scanners only). •... -
Page 71: Drawings
11 Drawings 11.1 Radar scanner: 2 kW dimensions Drawings | 69... -
Page 72: Radar Scanner 4 Kw: Dimensions
11.2 Radar scanner 4 kW: Dimensions 70 | Drawings... -
Page 73: Radar Processor: Dimensions
11.3 Radar processor: Dimensions Drawings | 71... -
Page 74: Specifications
12 Specifications 12.1 2 kW radar system specifications 2 kW scanner DC input 10.8 V to 15.6 V DC (DC 12 V system ONLY) Scanner type Radome Scanner model AA010024 Scanner dimensions Depth: 17.7" (450 mm) Height: 8.93 (227 mm) Scanner weight 9.26 lbs (4.2 kg) ±... -
Page 75: Kw Specifications
2 kW Radar processor specifications Processor model AA010012 Processor dimensions Width 5.6" (142 mm) Height 2.2" (56 mm) Length 7.9" (200 mm) Processer weight 1.9 lbs (870 g) Vibration EN60945 Waterproof No rating Temperature range +5ºF to +131ºF (–15ºC to +55ºC) Relative humidity 95% at 104ºF (+40ºC) Power up time... - Page 76 Pulse length/PRF 0.08 µs ± 30% 2250 Hz ± 5% 0.2 5µs ± 25% 1700 Hz ± 5% 0.5 µs ± 25% 1200 Hz ± 5% 1.0 µs ± 25% 65 0Hz ± 5% Duplexer Circulator and diode limiter Model NJRC NJS6930 Mixer MIC front-end IF amplifier...
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Page 77: Navico Radar Part Numbers
6 kW / 4ft open array w/20 m cable NS004792 AA010026NOR 10 kW / 6ft open array w/20 m cable NS004793 AA010027NOR 25 kW / 7ft open array w/20 m cable NS004794 AA010028NOR 18" radome 2kW w/ 15 m cable AA010024LOW Navico radar part numbers | 75... - Page 78 24" radome 4kW w/ 15 m cable AA010025LOW Radar processors 2 kW Navico radar processor module NS004780R AA010012 4 kW Navico radar processor module NS004781R AA010013 6 kW Navico radar processor module NS004782R AA010014 10 kW Navico radar processor module...