Radar Troubleshooting - Raymarine gs series Installation Instructions Manual

9.3 Radar troubleshooting

Problems with the radar and their possible causes and solutions are described here.
Problem
No Data or No scanner message
Radar will not initialize (Voltage
control module (VCM) stuck in
"sleep mode"
The bearing of a target on the
radar screen is incorrect.
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Possible causes
Radar scanner power supply
SeaTalk hs / RayNet network
problem
Software mismatch between
equipment may prevent
communication.
Switch at scanner pedestal in
OFF position
Intermittent or poor power
connection
The radar bearing alignment
requires correcting.
Possible solutions
Check that the scanner power supply cable is sound and
that all connections are tight and free from corrosion.
Check relevant fuses and breakers.
Check power source is of the correct voltage and sufficient
current (using voltage booster if appropriate).
Check that the Scanner is correctly connected to a
Raymarine network switch or SeaTalk
(as applicable).
Check the status of the Raymarine network switch.
Check that SeaTalk hs / RayNet cables are free from
damage.
Contact Raymarine technical support.
Ensure scanner pedestal switch is in ON position.
Check power connection at VCM. (Voltage at input = 12 /
24 V, Voltage at output = 40 V)
Check and adjust radar bearing alignment.
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