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  • Page 1 ARGUS RADAR SYSTEM Installation & Service Manual ENGLISH navico-commercial.com...
  • Page 3 Argus Radar - Installation and service manual RECORD OF CHANGES Part number/Rev. Date Purpose of change Requested by 988-10187-001 September 2011 First issue 988-10187-002 December 2013 Software release 3.2 M. Carmagnini 988-10187-003 October 2014 Software release 3.2.5 M. Carmagnini 988-10187-004 October 2016 Software release 3.3.2...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Argus Radar - Installation and service manual TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Installation and settingS ..............1.1 ....1.1 UIDELINES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SHIPBORNE RADAR EQUIPMENT ........................1.1 NTERFERENCE 1.2.1 Location relative to masts, funnels and other constructions ......1.1 1.2.2...
  • Page 5 Argus Radar - Installation and service manual 3.9.3 Trigger Delay ......................3.18 3.9.4 QV (Quantized Video) Threshold ................3.19 3.10 ......................3.19 ECTOR LANKING 3.11 ....................3.21 YSTEM ONFIGURATION 3.11.1 Display settings (Fig 3.11.1 -A) ................3.21 3.11.2 IP Address (Fig 3.11.1 -B) ..................3.24 3.11.3...
  • Page 6 If the units must be kept in storage for more than one month, it is advisable to insert hygroscope substances, such as silicon gel salts, in the crates. The Argus Radar System contains delicate electronic components, please handle accordingly. 988-10187-004...
  • Page 7 Radar equipment includes high voltage that can cause injury or loss of life. Danger exists only when the units are opened for service, exposing internal circuits. The ARGUS Radar has been carefully designed to protect personnel from possible injury from high voltages.
  • Page 8 Argus Radar - Installation and service manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Purpose Safety precautions described in this paragraph are applicable to the Argus X- Band Radar System. Depending upon the type of advice, the following attention signs are used in the technical manual:...
  • Page 9 Argus Radar - Installation and service manual SW2 switch (red rotary component) SRT control PCB Safety Summary The following general safety precautions are not related to any specific procedure and therefore do not appear elsewhere in this technical manual. These are recommended precautions that personnel must understand and apply during most phases of operation and maintenance.
  • Page 10 Argus Radar - Installation and service manual Warning Information The following warning signs appear in this technical manual. To point out their importance, they are repeated here for emphasis: WARNING USE EXTREME CARE WHEN WORKING ON THE UNIT ONCE THE COVER HAS BEEN OPENED. THE MAGNETRON...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Installation And Settings

    Argus Radar - INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS CHAPTER 1 INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS 1.1 Guidelines for the installation of shipborne radar equipment Information provided by radar is of vital importance for navigators and the safe navigation of ships. Special care should be taken to ensure correct installation of the radar, in order to ensure the performance of the radar system.

  • Page 12: Blind Sectors And Range

    Argus Radar - INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS Blind sectors and range 1.2.2 To ensure full benefit from the radar, it is vitally important for the OOB that horizontal and vertical blind sectors for the radar antennae are minimized. The objective is to see the horizon freely through 360°, or as close to as possible.

  • Page 13: Interaction With Sea And False Echoes

    Argus Radar - INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS All installations should facilitate protection of equipment from damage, including cabling. Safe service access should be provided using service platforms where necessary, having a minimum size of 1 m at a suitable height and with a safety rail of suitable height.

  • Page 14: Radar Controls And Display

    CLUTTER. WARNING ONLY ELECTRONIC POSITION FIXING SYSTEMS (EPFS) APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE IMO IN RESOLUTION MSC.112(73) SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE ARGUS RADAR CONSOLE. WARNING ACCORDING THE IMO STANDARD, A GROUND SPEED SENSOR IS REQUIRED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE ARGUS CONSOLE.

  • Page 15: System Specifications

    Argus Radar - INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS WARNING THE RADAR UNIT IS PROVIDED WITH A SAFETY SWITCH, WHICH DISABLES ANTENNA ROTATION DURING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AND AVOIDS HIGH VOLTAGE DAMAGE. ALWAYS TURN THE SAFETY SWITCH “OFF”, WHENEVER ADVISED IN THIS MANUAL (FOR INSTANCE, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE).

  • Page 16: Input/Output Requirements

    Argus Radar - INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS 1.4 Input/Output Requirements The parameters with tolerances are included with each of the inputs listed. Table 1.4.1 - Summary of the Input/Output Requirements Feature Characteristics Single phase 110 to 230 Vac ±15%, 50/60 Power (see also Voltage: section 1.3.2)

  • Page 17: Analogue Gyro Compass (Synchro Or Stepper)

    Argus Radar - INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS Feature Characteristics Dead Man Alarm Active when an action is made on the Relay output NC/NO Reset (DNA) control panel configurable TB1 (pin 1-2) - Max 125 V 30 W load . Voltage value: 0,8 to 1,5 Vpp...
  • Page 18 Argus Radar - INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS Fig 1 For Argus (ALPHA PCB) connect to TB14. Note: Connection with stepper gyro full wave rectified signal (SPERRY MK-37, MK-20) 1. Close the jumpers P10, P13, P15 on the Alpha PCB; 2. make the interconnection to TB4 on the Alpha PCB as follow:...
  • Page 19 Argus Radar - INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS 2. The second one is D34 and it is the second phase indicator (S2). 3. The third one is D35 and it indicates the third phase (S3). 4. The last one is D36 and it is to indicate the Reference.

  • Page 20: Serial Gyro

    Argus Radar - INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS 1.6 Serial Gyro A Standard or Fast NMEA Gyro can be connected to the Alpha PCB TB9 Connect it according to guidelines defined in Chapter 2 Serial Interfaces. WARNING THE HEADING SENSOR, A GYRO EQUIPMENT OR EQUIVALENT, SHOULD BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN A RATE OF TURN UP TO 20°/S ACCORDING TO...

  • Page 21: Epfs

    Argus Radar - INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS 1.8 EPFS The EPFS (Electronic Position Fixing System) signal is connected to TB3 on the Alpha PCB. When connected to an EPFS, the TB3 output sends relevant data for INS and ECDIS. NOTE Supported...

  • Page 22: Vdr Connection

    1.11 VDR Connection To connect a VDR System to the Argus Radar, use the VGA Output on the Core Unit (Alpha Assy). The maximum distance from the Unit to the VDR depends on the level of the Video signal output of the cable in use. See the following table for distances regarding function of cable type.

  • Page 23: Radar Console Failure Output

    Argus Radar - INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS 1.12 Radar Console Failure Output For installation where a continuous check of the radar console operability is mandatory, a failure output is available. The FAIL output is located on TB1 on the Alpha PCB and it is a NC contact that can supply up to 200 mA of current (see Input/Output specification at this Chapter’s introduction).
  • Page 24 Argus Radar - INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS Factory Function Ref. Link Name Description Preset Link closed when the Argus is standalone on 422 serial FNMEA communication or the last Termination Open equipment on 422 serial Serial communication chain Link closed when the Argus is...

  • Page 25: Alpha Expansion Pcb Links

    Argus Radar - INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS Alpha Expansion PCB Links: 1.13.3 Factory Function Ref. Link Name Description Preset Video Link closed when Argus Termination standalone or the last equipment on Close the Video chain Video Link closed when Argus Termination...
  • Page 26 Argus Radar - Installation and service manual This page is intentionally left blank 988-10187-004 1.16...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Serial Interface Specifications

    Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 2 SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Serial Line 1, Heading It is possible to receive RS422 or RS232 standard signal at 4800 or 38400 bps indifferently on TB9 (FNMEA 1). Note that the circuit is able to receive at 4800 and 38400 bps also with RS232 connection, but this is not a standard connection according to the IEC 61162-2 standard.
  • Page 28 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS THS – True heading and status NOTE This sentence replaces the deprecated sentence HDT. Actual vessel heading in degrees true produced by any device or system producing true heading. This sentence includes a “mode indicator” field providing critical safety related information about the heading data, and replaces the deprecated HDT sentence.

  • Page 29: Serial Line 2, Ais

    Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 2.2 Serial Line 2, AIS It is possible to receive RS422 or RS232 standard signal at 4800 and 38400 bps on TB8 (FNMEA 2). Note that the circuit is able to receive at 4800 and 38400 bps also with RS232 connection, but this is not a standard connection according to the IEC 61162-2 standard.
  • Page 30 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS VDM – AIS VHF data-link message Defined in ITU-R M.1371 and as received on the VHF Data Link (VDL), using the “six-bit” field type. The structure provides for the transfer of long binary messages by using multiple sentences.
  • Page 31 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE 4 This field supports up to 60 valid characters. Under certain conditions, this field may support up to a maximum of 62 valid characters: 1) When the message can be transmitted using a single sentence, the sequential message identifier field is set to null allowing an additional valid character in this encapsulated field.
  • Page 32 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS VDO – AIS VHF data-link own-vessel report This sentence is used to transfer the entire contents of an AIS unit’s broadcast message packet, as defined in ITU-R M.1371 and as sent out by the AIS unit over the VHF data link (VDL) using the “six-bit”...
  • Page 33 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS TLB – Target label Common target labels for tracked targets. This sentence is used to specify labels for tracked targets to a device that provides tracked target data (e.g. via the TTM – Tracked target message).
  • Page 34 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS TTD – Tracked target data This sentence is used to transmit tracked radar targets in a compressed format. This enables the transfer of many targets with minimum overhead. New target labels are defined by the TLB sentence to reduce bandwidth use. Transmission of up to four targets in the same sentence is possible.
  • Page 35 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 988-10187-004...

  • Page 36: Serial Line 3, Epfs - Gps

    Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 2.3 Serial Line 3, EPFS - GPS It is possible to receive RS422 or RS232 standard signal at 4800 or 38400 bps indifferently on TB3 (FNMEA 3). Note that the circuit is able to receive at 4800 and 38400 bps also with RS232 connection, but this is not a standard connection according to the IEC 61162-2 standard.
  • Page 37 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS ZDA – Time and date UTC, day, month, year and local time zone. $--ZDA, hhmmss.ss, xx, xx, xxxx, xx, xx*hh<CR><LF> Local zone minutes (see Note),00 to +59 Local zone hours(see Note), 00 h to ±13 h...
  • Page 38 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS GLL – Geographic position – latitude/longitude Latitude and longitude of vessel position, time of position fix and status. $--GLL, llll.ll, a, yyyyy.yy, a, hhmmss.ss, A, a *hh<CR><LF> Mode indicator (see Notes 1 and 2)
  • Page 39 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS GGA – Global positioning system (GPS) fix data Time, position and fix-related data for a GPS receiver. Differential reference station ID, 0000-1023 Age of differential GPS data (see Note 2) Units of geoidal separation,m...
  • Page 40 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE 2 Time in seconds since last SC104 type 1 or 9 update, null field when DGPS is not used. NOTE 3 Geoidal separation: the difference between the WGS-84 earth ellipsoid surface and mean sea level (geoid) surface, “ – “ = mean sea level surface below the WGS-84 ellipsoid surface.
  • Page 41 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS The first character indicates the use of GPS satellites, the second character indicates the use of GLONASS satellites. If another satellite system is added to the standard, the mode indicator will be extended to three characters; new satellite systems shall always be added to the right, so the order of characters in the mode indicator is: GPS, GLONASS, other satellite systems.
  • Page 42 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS RMC – Recommended minimum specific GNSS data Time, date, position, course and speed data provided by a GNSS navigation receiver. This sentence is transmitted at intervals not exceeding 2 s and is always accompanied by RMB when a destination waypoint is active.
  • Page 43 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS OSD – Own ship data Heading, course, speed, set and drift summary. Useful for, but not limited to radar/ARPA applications. OSD gives the movement vector of the ship based on the sensors and parameters in use.
  • Page 44 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS RSD – Radar system data Radar display setting data. $--RSD, x.x, x.x,x.x, x.x,x.x, x.x,x.x, x.x,x.x, x.x, x.x, a, a*hh<CR><LF> Display rotation (see Note 1) Range units, K = km N = nautical miles S = statute miles Range scale in use Cursor bearing, degrees clockwise from 0°...
  • Page 45 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS TTM – Tracked target message Data associated with a tracked target relative to own ship's position. $--TTM, xx, x.x, x.x, a, x.x, x.x, a, x.x, x.x, a, c--c, a, a, hhmmss.ss, a *hh<CR><LF> Type of acquisition...
  • Page 46 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS DTM - Datum reference Local geodetic datum and datum offsets from a reference datum. This sentence is used to define the datum to which a position location, and geographic locations in subsequent sentences, are referenced. Latitude, longitude and altitude offsets from the reference datum, and the selection of the reference datum, are also provided.
  • Page 47 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Plocal datum = Pref datum + offset When field 1 contains a value of 999, these fields may not be null, and should contain the manually entered or user defined offsets. NOTE 4 Users should be aware that chart transformations based on IHO S60 parameters may result in significant positional errors when applied to chart data.
  • Page 48 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS RTE – Routes Waypoint identifiers, listed in order with starting waypoint first, for the identified route. Two modes of transmission are provided: "c" indicates that the complete list of waypoints in the route is being transmitted; "w" indicates a working route where the first listed waypoint is...
  • Page 49 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS MWD – Wind direction and speed The direction from which the wind blows across the earth’s surface, with respect to north, and the speed of the wind. $--MWD, x.x,T,x.x,M,x.x,N,x.x,M*hh<CR><LF> Wind speed, m/s Wind speed, knots Wind direction, 0°...
  • Page 50 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS DPT – Depth Water depth relative to the transducer and offset of the measuring transducer. Positive offset numbers provide the distance from the transducer to the waterline. Negative offset numbers provide the distance from the transducer to the part of the keel of interest.
  • Page 51 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE 1 Relative measurement of rudder order angle without units, "-" = bow turns to port. NOTE 2 The status field should not be a null field. RSA – Rudder sensor angle Relative rudder angle, from rudder angle sensor.
  • Page 52 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS XDR – Transducer measurements Measurement data from transducers that measure physical quantities such as temperature, force, pressure, frequency, angular or linear displacement, etc. Data from a variable number of transducers measuring the same or different quantities can be mixed in the same sentence.
  • Page 53 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Type Transducer Units Comments field Temperature C = degrees Celsius Angular D = degrees "-" = anticlockwise displacement Absolute humidity K = kg/m3 Kilograms per cubic metre Linear M = metre "-" = compression...

  • Page 54: Serial Line

    Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 2.4 Serial Line 4 It is possible to receive RS422 or RS232 standard signal at 4800 bps indifferently on TB2 (422). Note that the circuit is able to receive at 4800 bps also with RS232 connection, but this is not a standard connection according to the IEC 61162-2 standard.
  • Page 55 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS VBW – Dual ground/water speed Water-referenced and ground-referenced speed data. $--VBW, x.x, x.x, A, x.x, x.x, A, x.x, A, x.x, A*hh<CR><LF> Status (see Note 2): stern ground speed, A = data valid, V = data invalid...
  • Page 56 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 2.5 Serial Line 5 It is possible to receive RS422 or RS232 standard signal at 2400 or 4800 bps indifferently on TB6 (232+422_2). SCHEME 1 IN + IN - 422+ 422- RS422 Interface Listener Connection + IN "A"...

  • Page 57: Serial Line

    Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 2.6 Serial Line 6 It is possible to receive RS422 or RS232 standard signal at 2400 or 4800 bps indifferently on TB12 (232+422_1). RS 422 Interface Listener Connection + IN_6 "A" Data Input - IN_6 "B"...

  • Page 58: Serial Line

    Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 2.7 Serial Line 7 It is possible to receive RS422 or RS232 standard signal at 4800 indifferently on TB10 (422). Note that the circuit is able to receive at 4800 bps also with RS232 connection, but this is not a standard connection according to the IEC 61162-2 standard.

  • Page 59: Line

    Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 2.8 Serial Line 8 It is possible to receive RS422 or RS232 standard signal at 4800 indifferently on TB4 (422). Note that the circuit is able to receive at 4800 bps also with RS232 connection, but this is not a standard connection according to the IEC 61162-2 standard.
  • Page 60 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE 4 The alert instance identifies the current instance of an alert to distinguish alerts of the same type (Alert identifier) and from the same source (e.g. dangerous target). Alert instance is maximum 6-digit integer from 1 to 999999.
  • Page 61 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE 1 The first field specifies the total number of sentences used for a message, minimum value 1. The second field identifies the order of this sentence in the message, minimum value 1. These cannot be null fields.
  • Page 62 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE 1 The first field specifies the total number of sentences used for a message, minimum value 1. The second field identifies the order of this sentence in the message, minimum value 1. These cannot be null fields. When the sentence number is 2, the following Alert category, Alert priority and Alert state can be null fields.
  • Page 63 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE 6 active – unacknowledged: V active – silenced: S active – acknowledged or active: A active – responsibility transferred: O rectified – unacknowledged: U normal: N NOTE 7 Used for proprietary alerts defined by the manufacturer. For standardized alerts this should be a null field.
  • Page 64 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE 12 This field is used for the Alert title which is mandatory and for an additional alert description which is optional. • The first ALF sentence transmits the Alert title. An Alert title is maximum 16 characters short form of the alert text.
  • Page 65 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE 2 Used for proprietary alerts, defined by the manufacturer. For standardized alerts this should be a null field. NOTE 3 The alert identifier is unique within a single alert source. The alert identifier is a variable length integer field of maximum a 7-digit integer.
  • Page 66 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS HBT – Heartbeat supervision sentence This sentence is intended to be used to indicate that equipment is operating normally, or for supervision of a connection between two units. The sentence is transmitted at regular intervals specified in the corresponding equipment standard.
  • Page 67 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 988-10187-004 2.41...
  • Page 68 Argus Radar - SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Antares PCB Serial In / Out Port Summary Input / Device and Input Output Processor Used For Output Baud Connector Name Type Type Rate ttyS0 Standard Out Console 57600 ttyS1 Keyboard 38400 ttyS2 TB10...

  • Page 69: How To Access The Radar Configuration

    To obtain access to the Radar Configuration MENU, please follow the procedure below. It will take you into the Super User Mode of the Argus system. Remember to save all settings and exit the mode again as soon as configurations are completed! 1) Press “Radar Configuration”...
  • Page 70 Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION 3) Before entering the setup, a check dialog appear on screen with the following warning: Fig 3.1.1 Security Check The console setup is necessary for the commissioning of the system. From the console display, using only the trackball, it's possible to configure and adjust all parts of the system.

  • Page 71: Gyrocompass Configuration

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION 3.2 Gyrocompass Configuration To configure the Argus radar settings for connected gyro: Press the "A" button in fig. 3.1.2, page 3.2, to open the following window: Figure 3.2.1 Gyro compass Configuration Menu The first row, “Gyro Connected As” indicates the type of Gyro. By pressing the associated...
  • Page 72 Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION Examples: 1:360 means that each stepper or synchro cycle corresponds to 1 degree and 1 complete 360° turn correspond to 360 cycles. For this setup the gyro resolution will be 1/6° 1:36 means that each stepper or synchro cycle corresponds to 10 degree, and 1 complete 360°...

  • Page 73: Speed Log Configuration

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION 3.3 Speed LOG Configuration In this menu it is possible to configure the connection of a Speed LOG to the radar, by pressing the "B" button on fig. 3.1.2, page 3.2, the following window will be displayed: Figure 3.3.1 Speed Log Configuration...

  • Page 74: And Weight

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION 3.4 Own Ship Dim. and Weight By pressing the “Own Ship Dim. and Weight " button, the following window will appear: Figure 3.4.1 Own Ship Dim. and Weight In the window, it is possible to insert the following data: •...

  • Page 75: Conning And Epfs Pos. Configuration Menu

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION 3.5 Conning and EPFS Pos. Configuration Menu By pressing the “Conning and EPFS Position” button, the following window will appear: Figure 3.5.1 Conning and EPFS Position Conning Position: Look to the help line for correct use of the 3 Mouse Operating Push Buttons in order to decrease, increase the X or Y value or input a new X or Y value in meters.

  • Page 76: Unconventional Sensor Cfg

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION 3.6 Unconventional sensor Cfg. By pressing the “Unconventional sensor Cfg” button, the following window will appear: Figure 3.6.1 Unconventional sensor Cfg. With this function, it is possible to configure specific sensors (A) in addition to the conventional sensors.

  • Page 77: Antenna Settings

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION 3.7 Antenna Settings By pressing the “Antenna Settings " button, the following window will appear: Figure 3.7.1 Antenna Settings Following the Help Line and the suggestion in the window, it should be easy to set the correct values for antenna height and antenna Cartesian coordinates, which will be important to draw the ship profile correctly, visible only at a low range scale.

  • Page 78: Adjustment Of Azimuth Type (Ppr Selection)

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION Adjustment of Azimuth Type (PPR Selection) 3.7.1 Pressing the B button of fig. 3.7.1, page 3.9, a list will be open with all the possible azimuth values. The list below shows all the standard and some special configurations with the relevant...

  • Page 79: Adjustment Of The Heading Line

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION Adjustment of the heading line 3.7.2 Pressing the C button of fig. 3.7.1. page 3.9, it is possible to set the Heading Line: The Heading Line skew value can be set in two ways: • Pressing the right or left arrow in order to turn the Radar picture clockwise or counter clockwise with a precision of 1/10 of a degree, with the possibility to turn it from -180°...

  • Page 80: Txrx Settings

    P.C.B." on board instead of an "RTM Control B P.C.B." (TXRX software version lower than 54), the buttons in position 12-15-16-17-19 will not be activated. In case of connection with a non Simrad transceiver or with an old transceiver type (non MOSFET), all the buttons above and the button in position 5 will not be activated.

  • Page 81: Transceiver Communication Type

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION Transceiver Communication Type 3.8.1 Pressing the A button of fig. 3.8.1, page 3.12, the following list will open: The list permits the selection of the communication’s type used to control the transceiver. Other Comm: For any transceiver that cannot be controlled by the console, but is still able to generate the appropriate video, trigger and antenna synchronism signal.

  • Page 82: Performance Monitor Adjustment

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION The PRESTC is not a video processing to be used continuously during the normal operating, but it is a fixed STC curve stored in the TXRX to suppress enough main bang and too close echoes that otherwise would be in saturation. This adjustment...

  • Page 83: Tuning Adjustment

    "Yes" to the asked question "Are You Sure?". The Argus system gives a System Warning if the magnetron is close to the expected lifetime. A "Magnetron EOL" (End Of Life) will be displayed under the TXRX field in the System Status Display Menu.

  • Page 84: Video Trigger Adjustments

    Pressing the H button (password protected) of fig. 3.1.2, page 3.2, it is possible to adjust the radar video and trigger delay. IMPORTANT TO GAIN ACCESS TO THIS FUNCTION THE SYSTEM MUST BE MASTER (refer to the Argus Radar System user manual 988-10185-004). THIS TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN PORT.

  • Page 85: Video Adjust Mode

    (everything that is not saturated assumes a yellow colour). To adjust the video the scale must be set at 0.75 NM or 1.5 NM (refer to the Argus user manual 988-10185-004, paragraph “Range scale increase/decrease”). Using the arrows G (Fig.

  • Page 86: Trigger Delay

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION Trigger Delay 3.9.3 Press the C button (password protected) of fig. 3.9.1, page 3.16 to adjust the Trigger Delay. The Trigger delay is caused by the path length mismatch for the trigger and video signal.

  • Page 87: Qv (Quantized Video) Threshold

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION QV (Quantized Video) Threshold 3.9.4 WARNING THIS VALUE MUST BE SET AT “AUTO” EXCEPT FOR THE VARIOUS CASES OUTLINED BY THE MANUFACTURER. Pressing the D button (password protected) of fig. 3.9.1, page 3.16, it is possible to set the QV.
  • Page 88 The “on-off button next to the sector n label 1-2" shall be pressed to cancel the current sector blanking. NOTE The settings of the Sector Blanking are stored directly in the TXRX and not in the Argus Core Unit/display. 988-10187-004 3.20...

  • Page 89: System Configuration

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION 3.11 System Configuration Press the L button of fig. 3.1.2, page 3.2, and the following window will appear: Figure 3.11.1 System Configuration 3.11.1 Display settings (Fig 3.11.1 -A) The "Display settings" are the currently used settings. If the diagonal, the aspect ratio and the resolution information are shown in green, it means that the settings used are the same as detected directly by the monitor.
  • Page 90 "Accept and set Detected Settings" button, or you can manually change the display settings by selecting one of the “monitor selections” available. The Argus display video output (DVI and VGA) can support 6 different display resolutions: Display Resolution 1280x1024...
  • Page 91 Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION The table below shows which resolution is required for the different type monitors normally connected to an Argus display: Aspect Ratio Unit Type Description Display Resolution 16:9 M5016 16” Simrad 1366x768 16:9 M5019 19” Simrad...

  • Page 92: Ip Address (Fig 3.11.1 -B)

    The following functions can be used only if This Console is connected via LAN with other Argus consoles: Scan Other Nets The Argus console searches through 10.x.x.x, 192.168.0.x, 172.1.x.x and 212.4.5.x subnetworks for other Argus units. All the consoles available will be presented in the table.

  • Page 93: Mac Address (Fig 3.11.1 -C)

    This is not the interswitch, this list selects the TXRX to use at the start-up of the system. For example if the Port Argus Console is normally used with TXRX n 2, the selection “TXRX2” shall be chosen in the left list, and if a blackout occurs or the system is restarted or completely powered off and on again, the Console will automatically select the TXRX n 2 at the restart.

  • Page 94: Additional Functions (Fig 3.11.1 - F)

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION Additional Functions (Fig 3.11.1 – F) 3.11.6 Figure 3.11.6 In this configuration, it is possible to enable, disable or expand the ECDIS, Conning Information and Twin Scan functions. ECDIS interface ( Figure 3.11.6-A) Selecting/deselecting this function enables/disables transmitting the Overlay video to a connected ECDIS.

  • Page 95: Restart Button

    Figure 3.11.6-C 3.12 Restart button Press this button (Fig 3.1.2 – M, page 3.2), to reboot the Argus system. After pressing the button, another red window will appear asking for a confirmation of the requested action. Figure 3.12.1 The following actions are applied only after a reboot of the system: •...

  • Page 96: Usb Menu (Fig 3.1.2-N)

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION 3.13 USB Menu (Fig 3.1.2-N) By pressing the button, the system will try to mount any memory stick inserted in the USB port, and the following window will be displayed: Figure 3.13.1 USB Menu If no USB memory is connected to the keyboard’s USB socket or in case of incompatibility...
  • Page 97 Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION If the USB memory is used with the ARGUS for the first time, the following window will be displayed: Figure 3.13.3 USB Storage To enable the Memory Stick, a directory file tree is needed in the USB memory.

  • Page 98: Save Screenshots

    Pressing the “Cancel” button will take you back to the main menu. Saving and reloading maps 3.13.2 In this mode, it is possible to save or transfer maps from the Argus system to USB pen drive and vice versa. 988-10187-004...

  • Page 99: File Configuration

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION File configuration 3.13.3 In this mode, it is possible to save or transfer system configuration files from Argus to a USB pen drive and vice versa. 3.13.4 System log files In this mode, it is possible to save or transfer system configuration log files from Argus to a USB pen drive.

  • Page 100: Stored Parameters

    Argus Radar - RADAR CONFIGURATION 3.14 Stored parameters All configuration parameters are stored in files that can be stored and retrieved from the memory stick. These parameters are essential for the system, they should be saved in a backup storage or the System Installation Checklist should be filled. These parameters should be restored when the Antares Assy is replaced.

  • Page 101: Software Upgrade

    Software Upgrade Pressing the SW Upgrade button, the following menu will be displayed. If you need to upgrade the software of the Argus console, choose the relevant Console Update file (normally the latest). Argus software update packages were historically named as: selux-pkg-X.Y.Z-YEARMONTHDAY...

  • Page 102: Chapter 4 Debug And Simulation Facilities

    Argus Radar - Installation and service manual CHAPTER 4 DEBUG AND SIMULATION FACILITIES 4.1 General information Simulation The first part of this menu is dedicated to simulation facilities: Figure 4.1.1 Debug and simulation menu • Trigger, if the transceiver is in failure, it is possible to test most of the functions of the display just by choosing a PRF to be simulated, in the first row of the menu.
  • Page 103 Argus Radar - Installation and service manual • Gyro: when this function is selected, the gyro compass function is simulated. The adjacent window serves to vary the angle between the ship and geographic north. • Video: selecting this window reproduces the interferences and background noises relevant to the situation to be simulated.
  • Page 104 Argus Radar - Installation and service manual • Video Test: On the PPI, only the video generated by the Training function will be displayed, available in the ARPA and AIS Menu. It is interesting to see it when using the Training function. In the picture, a flashing cyan drawn cross is shown on the plot, which means that it is the training target.
  • Page 105 Argus Radar - Installation and service manual Plots This control will show the plot symbols. Video Bank Selection By this function, the user can select five types of video visualization: • Scan Combined = Shows the combination of all the video banks.
  • Page 106 Argus Radar - Installation and service manual Debug Display Press the Debug key to access the display for checking various messages and in- and output data. By pressing the first button on the left, MMI Messages, a list will be displayed with all available messages: •...
  • Page 107 Argus Radar - Installation and service manual • TXRX Communication Messages, prints all the sentences transmitted between the display console and the TXRX. The commands from the display to the transceiver are written in white colour and the status from the TXRX in cyan.
  • Page 108 Argus Radar - Installation and service manual In the following pages, some screenshots are shown to explain how the sentences are colour coded. Yellow background colour indicates sentences not accepted because of incorrect CRC. Red background colour indicates sentences not accepted because of wrong syntax or fields missing.
  • Page 109 Argus Radar - Installation and service manual • RX7 Communication Messages – RX8 Communication Messages In these positions, the sensors enabled in the configuration window “Unconventional sensor Cfg” (Cap 3.6) are displayed. • ECDIS Outgoing Messages, prints all sentences outgoing from the radar, normally used by ECDIS or INS, such as RATTM, RAALR, RARSD, and RAOSD.
  • Page 110 Argus Radar - Installation and service manual • Tracking debug: the standard messages of the tracking program. For these messages, it is possible to add all the debug tracking prints. It is possible to activate ” the tracking debug just by pressing the "Tracking Debug Off button and selecting one of the options available.

  • Page 111: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 Introduction This chapter provides the procedure that must be followed in order to replace a failed component of the Argus system. 5.1.1 Safety Precautions If not otherwise specified in the procedures, during the corrective maintenance operations, the following safety rules must be observed: Each maintenance operation must be carried out only after the equipment is switching off.

  • Page 112: Corrective Maintenance Procedures

    Argus Radar - TROUBLESHOOTING 5.3 Corrective Maintenance Procedures This paragraph provides a detailed description of the operation to be carried out in order to replace a damaged component. Table 5.1 lists the Corrective Maintenance Procedures. Para Component to be replaced Corrective Maintenance Procedures on DISPLAY CORE Unit 5.4.1...

  • Page 113: Corrective Maintenance Procedures On Display Core Unit

    Argus Radar - TROUBLESHOOTING 5.4 Corrective Maintenance Procedures on DISPLAY CORE Unit 5.4.1 DISPLAY CORE UNIT Cover Removing and Installation Required Tools Torx wrench T20 Removing (Figure 5.1) By means of the proper Torx wrench, loosen the screws (pos.1) fixing the cover (pos. 2) Remove the cover.

  • Page 114: Antares Assy Replacement

    Argus Radar - TROUBLESHOOTING ANTARES Assy Replacement 5.4.3 Required Tools Socket wrench 7 mm Torx wrench T20 Removing (Figure 5.3) 1. By following the procedure of Para 5.4.1, remove the DISPLAY CORE UNIT cover. Remove the SMB connectors, the flat cable and all terminal boards connectors connected to the board.

  • Page 115: Line Filter Replacement

    Argus Radar - TROUBLESHOOTING Line Filter Replacement 5.4.5 Required Tools Socket wrench 7 mm. Removing (Figure 5.5) 1. By following the procedure of Para 5.4.1, remove the DISPLAY CORE UNIT cover. 2. By following the procedure of Para 5.4.3 remove the Antares assy.

  • Page 116: Fans Assy Replacement

    Argus Radar - TROUBLESHOOTING Fans Assy Replacement 5.4.7 Required Tools Torx wrench T10. Scissor. Removing (Figure 5.6) 1. By following the procedure of Para 5.4.1, remove the DISPLAY CORE UNIT Cover. 2. By following the procedure of Para 5.4.3 remove the Antares assy.
  • Page 117 Argus Radar - TROUBLESHOOTING FIG. 5.2 Display core unit 1 (x6) 988-10187-004...
  • Page 118 Argus Radar - TROUBLESHOOTING FIG. 5.3 Display core unit 1 (x2) 2 (x3) 988-10187-004...
  • Page 119 Argus Radar - TROUBLESHOOTING FIG. 5.4 Display core unit 3 (x2) 1 (x9) 988-10187-004...
  • Page 120 Argus Radar - TROUBLESHOOTING FIG. 5.5 Display core unit 1(x2) 3 (x6) 988-10187-004 5.10...
  • Page 121 Argus Radar - TROUBLESHOOTING FIG. 5.6 Display core unit 1 (x4) 988-10187-004 5.11...

  • Page 122: Corrective Maintenance Procedures On The Display Unit

    5.5 Corrective Maintenance Procedures on the Display Unit In case of Monitor failure, refer to the Monitor Technical Manual. 5.6 Corrective Maintenance Procedures on the Keyboard Unit In case of Keyboard failure, contact your local Simrad dealer. FIG. 5.7 Keyboard Unit 988-10187-004 5.12...

  • Page 123: Introduction

    Argus Radar - TROUBLESHOOTING 5.7 Introduction This chapter provides a list of the Argus system’s replaceable parts. 5.7.1 Parts List The parts list is divided into major assemblies. All parts attached to the assemblies are listed in Parts List Tables. The Parts List Tables consist of eight columns as follows: •...

  • Page 124: Parts List Tables

    19” MMD SER 1ACRAL9011 000-10632-001 23” MMD SER 1ACRAL9011, 000-10633-001 LED BACKLIGHT 26” MMD SER 1ACRAL9011, 000-11570-001 WIDE SCREEN Core unit for Argus 120/240 VAC 000-10330-001 w/DOCS Multifunction Control Panel 000-11855-001 List of Items of DISPLAY CORE Unit Drawing Required Pos.
  • Page 125 Argus Radar - TROUBLESHOOTING FIG. 5.8 ARGUS Units 988-10187-004 5.15...

  • Page 126: System Lifetime

    Argus Radar - TROUBLESHOOTING 5.8 System lifetime Column 5: LIFETIME: the column indicates, the lifetime for replaceable part. List of the Lifetime of ARGUS LIFETIME Pos. Description Part no. Refer to K Hours 19” MMD SER 1ACRAL9011 000-10632-001 23” MMD SER 1ACRAL9011,...

  • Page 127: Chapter 6 Annex A

    Argus Radar - ANNEX A CHAPTER 6 ANNEX A Display Core Unit Internal Connection 988-10187-004...
  • Page 128 Argus Radar - ANNEX A Display Core Unit Internal Connection with SRT Power Supply 988-10187-004...
  • Page 129 Argus Radar - ANNEX A Alpha Board 988-10187-004...
  • Page 130 Argus Radar - ANNEX A ARGUS Alpha Expansion Board 988-10187-004...
  • Page 131 Argus Radar - ANNEX A Antares Board 988-10187-004...

  • Page 132: Chapter 7 Annex B

    Argus Radar - ANNEX B CHAPTER 7 ANNEX B ARGUS Block Diagram ARGUS with SRT X-Band Up-Mast Radar Sensor 988-10187-004...
  • Page 133 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS Block Diagram ARGUS with SRT S-Band Up-Mast Radar Sensor 988-10187-004...
  • Page 134 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS Block Diagram ARGUS WS with SRT X-Band Up-Mast Radar Sensor 988-10187-004...
  • Page 135 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS Block Diagram ARGUS WS with SRT S-Band Up-Mast Radar Sensor 988-10187-004...
  • Page 136 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS ARGUS PREWIRED 000-10558-001 (6 m) OR 000-10559-001 (11 m) OR 000-10560-001 (16 m) PREWIRED 000-10558-001 (6 m) OR 000-10559-001 (11 m) OR 000-10560-001 (16 m) Block Diagram Dual ARGUS with SRT X-Band and S-Band Up-Mast Radar Sensor 988-10187-004...
  • Page 137 ARGUS ARGUS PREWIRED 000-10558-001 (6 m) OR 000-10559-001 (11 m) OR 000-10560-001 (16 m) PREWIRED 000-10558-001 (6 m) OR 000-10559-001 (11 m) OR 000-10560-001 (16 m) Block Diagram Dual ARGUS WS with SRT X-Band and S-Band Up-Mast Radar Sensor 988-10187-004...
  • Page 138 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS Block Diagram ARGUS WS with SRT X-Band Up-Mast Radar Sensor and FMCW Radar 988-10187-004...
  • Page 139 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS Core Unit Connection Diagram ARGUS Single Installation 988-10187-004...
  • Page 140 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS Core Unit Connection Diagram ARGUS WS Single Installation 988-10187-004...
  • Page 141 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS Core Unit (PORT) Connection Diagram ARGUS Dual Installation (PORT) 988-10187-004 7.10...
  • Page 142 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS Core Unit (STB) Connection Diagram ARGUS Dual Installation (STB) 988-10187-004 7.11...
  • Page 143 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS Core Unit (STB) Connection Diagram ARGUS WS Dual Installation (STB) 988-10187-004 7.12...
  • Page 144 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS Core Unit (PORT) Connection Diagram ARGUS WS Dual Installation (PORT) 988-10187-004 7.13...
  • Page 145 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS Core Unit Connection Diagram ARGUS WS Single Installation with FMCW Radar 988-10187-004 7.14...
  • Page 146 Argus Radar - ANNEX B SRT X-BAND RADAR SENSOR 6/9 Ft Antenna and Pedetal with 12/25 KW Transceiver Up-Mast Connection Diagram SRT X-Band Up-Mast Radar Sensor 988-10187-004 7.15...
  • Page 147 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS DISPLAY – 19” Monitor outline drawing All dimensions are in mm. Weight 17-21 Kg IP 65 FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW A - Drill n. 4 thru-holes metric thread M6x1x6 minimum (thread code x pitch x depth) for steel or stainless steel panel.
  • Page 148 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS DISPLAY – 23.1” Monitor dimensional drawing All dimensions are in mm . Weight 12-16 Kg IP 65 FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW A - Drill n. 4 thru-holes metric thread M6x1x6 minimum (thread code x pitch x depth) for steel or stainless steel panel.
  • Page 149 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS DISPLAY – 27” Wide Screen Monitor dimensional drawing All dimensions are in mm. Weight 16 Kg IP30 FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW A - Drill n. 4 thru-holes metric thread M6x1x6 minimum (thread code x pitch x depth) for steel or stainless steel panel.
  • Page 150 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS RADAR SYSTEM – Control Panel dimensional drawing All dimensions are in mm. Weight 2.7 Kg IP 30 Drill 6 holes (A), metric thread M4x0.7x4 minimum (thread code x pitch x depth) for steel or stainless steel panel. For aluminium panel depth should be 8 mm minimum.
  • Page 151 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS RADAR SYSTEM – CORE UNIT outline drawing All dimensions are in mm. Weight 9 Kg IP 20 3D VIEW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW Main line input (1) Minimum distance to the floor Ground (2) Minimum distance to the wall and to...
  • Page 152 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS DISPLAYS – Cable lengths (1) Main line cable - max length 2 m. (2) Keyboard cable - max length 3 m. (3) Keyboard USB extension cable – max length 3 m. (4) DVI/DVI cable - max length 3 m.
  • Page 153 Argus Radar - ANNEX B DISPLAY CORE UNIT internal view DISPLAY CORE UNIT bottom view 988-10187-004 7.22...
  • Page 154 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS DISPLAYS Desk Mounting Version Outline Drawing    - Grounding bolt. - Output cables. - Optional output cables.   - Panel cut-out for op-   tional output cables only. - Drill N. 4 through holes ∅...
  • Page 155 Argus Radar - ANNEX B ARGUS DISPLAYS Deck Mounting Version Outline Drawing - Grounding bolt. - Floor cut-out for input  cables.  - Drill N. 4 metric through holes threaded M12x1.75 per 12 mm depth minimum for steel or stainless steel ...
  • Page 156 Argus Radar - ANNEX B The following picture shows the terminal board (TB1) located at the bottom of the pedestal, used for ARGUS deck mounting ship’s main line connection.  988-10187-004 7.25...

  • Page 157: Chapter 8 Annex C

    Argus Radar - ANNEX C CHAPTER 8 ANNEX C System Installation Checklist VESSEL: Customer's ref: Equipment type: DCORE (for all installed consoles) Serial n° : Gyrocompass Configuration □ Gyro connected as: □ □ □ □ Synchro Stepper NMEA Fast NMEA □...
  • Page 158 Argus Radar - ANNEX C Serial Port Settings □ Antenna Settings □ TXRX 1 □ □ □ □ 12'X 12'S Antenna Position & Height X = ..m Y = ..m H = ..m □ □ □ □...
  • Page 159 Argus Radar - ANNEX C TXRX Settings On Board □ TXRX 1 PreSTC .... Performance Monitor ....□ Tuning: Auto .... □ Sector1: On .... □ Sector2: On .... □ Draw Borders □ TXRX 2 PreSTC ..
  • Page 160 Argus Radar - ANNEX C TXRX Radar Console Settings □ TXRX 1 □ □ □ Serial Other When SXI is selected: Console 1 Priority ..Console 2 Priority ..Console 3 Priority ..Console 4 Priority ..Communication Protocol Type : □...
  • Page 161 Fields from A. to J. shall be fully compiled if the console settings files are not made available to Simrad. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE LIMITATIONS (BLIND SECTORS ETC..) ADDITIONAL NOTES: Setup and Installation was carried out according to Simrad Argus Radar System Installation & Service manual and Scanner Manual(s). Date ../../..Report Compiled by:...
  • Page 162 Argus Radar - ANNEX C 988-10187-004...

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