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PRECAUTIONS However, if it is dropped, splash resistance cannot be For Display unit: guaranteed because of possible damage to the case R WARNING! NEVER let metal, wire or other or the waterproof seals. objects contact the inside of the display unit, or make incorrect contact with connectors on the rear panel.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel GAIN MARINE RADAR MR-1210 SAVE GAIN RAIN SAVE AUTO RAIN ENTER CLEAR TRAILS MENU MODE ENTER CLEAR OFF CENT EBL1 EBL2 VRM1 VRM2 TRAILS ZOOM BRILL MENU MODE HL OFF OFF CENT EBL1 EBL2 VRM1 VRM2 ZOOM BRILL...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION i OFF CENTER FUNCTION [OFF CENT]/[ ] (p. 19) !4 EBL1 (VRM1) KEY [EBL1 (VRM1)]/ ] (pp. 26–28) Simultaneously push [MENU]/[ ] and [MODE]/ ] to turn the OFF CENTER function ON or OFF. ➥ Push to display the EBL1 (Electronic Bearing •...
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Screen This Display example is set to Wide in the “PPI Area” item of the Display menu. q HEADING INDICATOR t VECTOR INDICATOR (p. 7) Shows the heading readout. ➥ Shows the ATA, AIS and Own vector type. •...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION !0 LONG PULSE ICON (p. 20) !9 EBL1 (pp. 26–28) @0 EBL2 (pp. 26–28) Displayed when the long pulse is used. Used to measure bearing. !1 NORTH MARK When a target is selected, the EBL/VRM1 readouts The north mark indicates the true north direction. (!5 ) or the EBL/VRM2 readouts (!8 ) display its bear- ing.
MENU SCREEN ■ Entering Menu screen D Heading Line Brill Sets the Heading line brilliance to 1 (dark), 2 (normal), or 3 (bright). D Ring Brill* • OFF: The fixed range rings are not displayed, and the scale is displayed in dark, the same as 1 (dark).
MENU SCREEN ■ Trail menu ■ Display menu D Reset D Own Vector q Push [ENTER]/[ • OFF: Does not display your own ship’s vector. • The dialog box “Sure?” is displayed. • ON: Displays your own ship’s vector. w Push [ENTER]/[ ] again to clear the trail.
MENU SCREEN ■ Target menu ■ ATA menu D Vector Mode D Function • True: Selects the true vector mode. • OFF: Turns OFF the ATA (Automatic Tracking Aid) • Relative: Selects the relative vector mode. function. • ON: Turns ON the ATA function. D Vector time D Track Sets the vector length (time) to 30 seconds, 1 minute,...
MENU SCREEN ■ AIS menu D New Target Warning Sets whether or not to alert when the Auto Activate function automatically turns the sleeping AIS target into an activated target. • OFF: Does not give a warning when the Auto Acti- vate function activates the target.
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MENU SCREEN ■ AIS menu (Continued) The criteria to become a Lost target • Class A/B Nominal reporting Lost target maximum Lost target Nominal re- interval Class B * interval Class B * maximum Vessel type porting interval interval Class A Class A CS * SO *...
MENU SCREEN ■ Video menu D Pulse Width • SP: Sets the pulse width to narrow. • LP: Sets the pulse width to wide. “ ” is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen. D SEA Curve • The SEA knob can be used to fine tune the sea clut- ter of the display after one of four main levels are se- lected, depending on the sea conditions.
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MENU SCREEN ■ System menu (Continued) D Zone Alarm1 D Bearing Reference D Zone Alarm2 Sets the direction for the EBL (Electronic Bearing Line) or cursor. Sets the Zone Alarm1 and Zone Alarm2 settings. • True: True or magnetic direction •...
MENU SCREEN ■ Initial menu D TX Inhibit Selects whether or not to use the TX inhibit. D TX Inhibit Start • 0 to 359°: Enters the start point of the TX inhibit area. D TX Inhibit Angle • 1 to 90°: Enters the TX inhibit area.
MENU SCREEN ■ AIS List menu ■ Initial menu (Continued) D Setting Reset Resets the settings in the Menu screen other than the settings in the Initial menu. You can reset only in the Standby mode. (p. 58) q Push [ENTER]/[ •...
MENU SCREEN ■ AIS Own menu • The display is automatically updated by new status. • Push [ENTER]/[ ] to pause the display update. Push again to restart. Displays own AIS information. • Push [p] or [q] to scroll the window. e Push [CLEAR]/[ ] to close the window.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Checking the installation D Checklist Before turning ON the power, be sure all the connec- q The four bolts securing the scanner unit must be tions are complete. The checklist to the right may be firmly tightened. helpful for necessary confirmation.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Basic operation q Turn ON the power. w Push [TX (SAVE)]/[ ] on the Standby screen GAIN after the Warm-up is completed. • See “Turning power ON/OFF” on page 15. e Push [+]/[ ] one or more times to select the SAVE maximum display range.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Brilliance/Color adjustment D Adjusting the Display Brilliance D Selecting the Display color The intensity of the screen can be adjusted. When you Three display colors can be memorized and selected require continuous operation, but not constant view- between the Day, Night, and User settings.
BASIC OPERATION The following are typical basic operation examples that may hinder radar reception (sea clutter, precipitation in- terference and echoes from other radar). ■ SEA function This function serves to eliminate echoes from waves at close range. Reduce the receiver gain for close objects within a radius of approximately 8 NM to eliminate sea clutter.
BASIC OPERATION ■ OFF CENTER function The scanning area can be shifted in a desired direction and can be partially enlarged. This is useful when the Head-up screen is selected, and you want to enlarge the bow direction display, or the center of the screen shifts in the direction of the intersection.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Zoom function The Zoom function expands the target to two times normal size. q Push [p], [q], [t], or [u] to move the cursor to the desired target. w Push [EBL1(VRM1)]/[ ] and [EBL2(VRM2)]/ ] simultaneously to toggle between the Zoom function ON and OFF.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Trail function The trail function memorizes echoes continuously or D Customizing the trail settings at constant intervals. This is useful for watching other You can customize the trail settings in the Trail menu in vessels’ tracks, approximate relative speed, and so on. the Menu screen.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Power save function The power save function conserves the boat’s bat- tery power by pausing the transmission. The standby (pausing) times are selectable (rotation number is fixed to 10). For example, when 1 minute is selected, the scanner rotates 10 revolutions;...
BASIC OPERATION ■ Ship speed indication (MENU > Initial > Speed Unit) When the ship speed data in NMEA 0183 format is ap- plied, the radar can display the ship speed. q Push [MENU]/[ ], and then push [t] or [u] to select the Initial menu.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Bearing setting (MENU > System > Bearing Mode) The radar bearing interface accepts NMEA, N+1, AUX, T: True north or COG data format and the bearing can use a mag- M: Magnetic north netic or true north type. When a true north type bear- ing is used, the variation from magnetic north can be adjusted on 0.1˚...
DISTANCE AND DIRECTION MEASUREMENTS ■ Distance measurement Various way to measure the distance are provided with this radar. • The distance unit, nautical miles (NM), kilometers (kn), or miles (SM) is selected in the Initial menu of the Menu screen (p. 12). TYPE DESCRIPTION Displays fixed rings.
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DISTANCE AND DIRECTION MEASUREMENTS D Using the Parallel index lines D Using the variable range marker q Simultaneously hold down [EBL1(VRM1)]/ q Push [EBL1 (VRM1)]/[ ] to display the ] and [EBL2(VRM2)]/[ VRM1 and EBL1; then push [p] or [q] to set the for 1 second to display the Parallel index lines.
DISTANCE AND DIRECTION MEASUREMENTS ■ Bearing and Distance measurement This radar has two Electronic Bearing Lines (EBL) to indicate the target direction from your ship or a target. D Using both the EBL and VRM EBL1 q Push [p], [q], [t], or [u] to move the cursor onto the desired target.
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DISTANCE AND DIRECTION MEASUREMENTS D Measuring the relative speed and course of a target q Simultaneously push [ENTER]/[ ] and [CLEAR]/ ] to turn ON the Trail function, and then the trail extends until it reaches to the preset trail time. (pp. 6, 21) •...
ALARM FUNCTION The unit has an alarm function to protect your vessel from collisions. If other vessels, islands or other obstructions come into the preset alarm zone, the function alerts you with an alarm. You can set the desired range and bearing for up to two alarm zones.
ALARM FUNCTION ■ Setting Zone alarm type A zone alarm sounds when the target comes into the (MENU > System > Zone Alarm1) zone, or when the target goes out of the zone. (p. 11) (MENU > System > Zone Alarm2) q Push [MENU]/[ ], and then push [t] or [u] to Target (other ship, and so on)
ATA OPERATION ■ ATA (Automatic Tracking Aid) By automatically tracking the target chosen with the cursor key, the closest point of approach (CPA) and the time to closest point of approach (TCPA) limit of your vessel and a target are calculated. ATA function is designed to sound an alarm when the CPA and TCPA fall below a set value (the approach watch area).
ATA OPERATION ■ Related settings D Target menu You can change the target settings for ATA operation. The settings of the Target menu are commonly used for the ATA and AIS operations. See page 7 for the Target menu details. These are the Target menu items and their default set- tings.
ATA OPERATION ■ ATA operation (Continued) D All Clear Target (MENU > ATA > All Clear Target) Releases all of the ATA targets at the same time. q Push [MENU]/[ ], and then push [t] or [u] to select the ATA menu. w Push [p] or [q] to select the “All Clear Target”...
AIS OPERATION ■ AIS (Automatic Identification System) AIS is an acronym for “Automatic Identification System.” An AIS transponder is a short range data radio unit, used primarily for collision-risk management and navigation safety. It automatically transmits and receives vessel information such as the vessel name, MMSI code, vessel type, position data, speed, course, destination and more.
AIS OPERATION ■ AIS Setting (Continued) D Safety Message D Auto Activate - Angle Sets whether or not to display the message when the Sets the angle to automatically turn the sleeping AIS safety message is received. target into an activated target. •...
AIS OPERATION ■ Description of the AIS display AIS target The AIS targets are displayed with the icons described AIS target AIS icon below. Icon Description Vessel The tip of the target triangle automatically points in the direction it’s heading. Base Station Search and Rescue (SAR) Aids to Navigation (AtoN)
AIS OPERATION ■ AIS operation D Operation Select a target whose information you want to display on the screen. • AIS information box Turn ON the AIS display and set its settings. (pp. 34, MMSI number AIS classes/Target type Speed q Push [p], [q], [t] or [u] to move the “+”...
AIS OPERATION ■ Status of the vessel icon There are 5 kinds of target vessel status. Sleeping target: The AIS signal has been updated (received), but the distance from your vessel is far, or you set it as ‘sleeping.’ The target is displayed as just a triangle without a heading or vector line.
BASIC RADAR THEORY Radar uses a form of electromagnetic radiation that can be reflected off a large vessel, bridge, or other metal ob- jects that are in proximity. Because of this property, unwanted reflections off some objects may cause false echoes to appear on the screen where in fact no actual targets exist.
BASIC RADAR THEORY ■ Multiple echoes Multiple echoes may appear when a short-range Multiple echoes will appear beyond the target’s true and strong echo is received from a vessel, bridge, or echo point on the same bearing of a large target. They breakwater.
BASIC RADAR THEORY ■ Blind and Shadow sectors Blind or Shadow sectors may exist because of obstruc- When tall and massive targets such as a large island tions such as masts, derricks or other metal objects. are located at close range also shadowed without pro- An obstruction may throw either a complete or partial ducing any echoes.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting the units Display unit Power supply 10.2 to 42 V DC Black: _ Red: Supplied Scanner unit NEVER connect anything other than the supplied Scanner unit. NOTE: Use the ter mi- nals as shown below for Ground the cable connections.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Installing the display unit D Location D Mounting Select a place for installation that meets the following The mounting bracket supplied with the display unit al- important conditions: lows “dashboard” or “overhead” mounting. ➥ The display unit should be placed near the wheel q Hold the mounting bracket up to the selected lo- in the cabin so that an operator may easily view the cation and mark pilot holes for the five installation...
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS D Wall Mounting The display unit can be mounted to a flat surface, such as an instrument panel, using the M6 mounting bolts. The screw hole depth is 14.5 mm (0.57 inches). q Remove the four screw hole seals from the four cor- ners of the display unit.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Mounting the EX-2714 scanner unit D Location D Mounting The scanner unit is designed for high-pressure water WARNING! BE SURE ] is OFF whenever jet resistance (except for the cable connectors). Select you are working with the scanner unit. a place for installation that meets the following impor- tant conditions.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Wiring the EX-2714 system cable CAUTION: NEVER cut the supplied system cable. y Connect the power cable (black and red) to the pow- q Using a hex head wrench*, loosen the four bolts on er connector. (t) the bottom of the scanner unit, and open the unit.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Mounting the EX-2780 scanner unit D Location D Mounting The scanner unit is designed for high-pressure water WARNING! BE SURE ] is OFF whenever jet resistance (except for the cable connectors). Select you are working with the scanner unit. a place for installation that meets the following impor- tant conditions.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Wiring the EX-2780 system cable CAUTION: NEVER cut the supplied system cable. q Loosen the four bolts on the bottom of the scanner unit body using the supplied allen wrench (q), and open the top cover. (w) w Loosen the sealing nut on the scanner unit and pass the system cable through the sealing nut and sealing tube.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Attaching the EX-2780 scanner unit NOTE: When using the optional system cable. q Put the scanner unit on the stay. w Attach the antenna rotor with the supplied bolts Peel back the outer sheath of the system cable when (M8×18 mm), flat and Belleville washers and a seal- using the optional OPC-2340 system cable.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Installing the UX-234 Video output unit When an optional UX-234 is installed, the MR-1210 can be connected to an external display or a PC moni- tor with a D-sub 15-pin connector (DE-15). • The monitor resolution of 800 × 600 pixels or higher Screw is required.
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Installing the UX-234 Video output unit (Continued) y Install the UX-234 on the display’s main board using the four screws supplied with the UX-234. (Fig. 4) • Before tightening the screws, be sure to connect the UX- 234’s connector to the display unit’s connector.
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ TLL function (MENU > System > TLL Mode) The TLL (Target Latitude and Longitude) function marks the target on the display or outputs its data to an external unit. D TLL setting q Push [MENU]/[ ] to enter the Menu screen. w Push [t] or [u] to select the System menu.
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Select the language (MENU > Initial > Language) q Push [MENU]/[ ] to enter the Menu screen. w Push [t] or [u] to select the Initial menu. e Push [p] or [q] to select the “Language” item. r Push [ENTER]/[ ] to enter the option selection mode.
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Antenna rotation speed (MENU > Initial > Antenna Rotation Speed) The antenna rotation speed can be selected between Normal (36 rpm) and Slow (24 rpm) in the 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 range. q Push [MENU]/[ ] to enter the Menu screen. w Push [t] or [u] to select the Initial menu.
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Heading adjustment (MENU > Initial > Heading Adjust) If the heading marker line differs from the exact bow direction, correct the heading marker line as follows. This function may be helpful when the scanner has not been mounted exactly in the line with the bow. q Line up the bow of the boat with an identifiable tar- get.
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Range selection You can customize the selectable range. (MENU > Initial > Range) q Push [MENU]/[ ] to enter the Menu screen. w Push [t] or [u] to select the Initial menu. e Push [p] or [q] to select the “Range” item. r Push [ENTER]/[ ] to enter the option selection mode.
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Saving and loading settings The MR-1210 can save three different settings for dif- ferent operators or different situations, and immediate- ly change from one to another. The save or load settings are the settings of the items in the Color, Trail, Display, Target, ATA, AIS, Video, and (MENU >...
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Resetting The MR-1210 has two reset types. One is ‘Setting Re- set’ and the other is ‘Factory Reset.’ ‘Setting Reset’ resets all settings other than the set- tings in the Initial menu. ‘Factory Reset’ resets all settings including the settings (MENU >...
ERROR MESSAGE ■ Error message list Massage Condition Check Scanner Connection* The system cable may not be properly connected. The data from the Scanner unit can be received, but it is incorrect data. Communication error (Scanner) This is possibly a bad cable or bad connection, or a malfunction from other equipment noise.
MAINTENANCE Continued, reliable operation of the radar depends on how you care for it. The simple maintenance tips that follow can help you save time and money, and avoid premature equipment failure. ■ Periodic maintenance q Keep the equipment as clean as possible. WARNING! BE SURE ] is OFF before •...
MR-1210TII/TIII, * MR-1210TIII • Preheat time: 90 seconds • Connection length between display and scanner unit: 15 m; 49.2 ft (MR-1210RII), 20 m; 65.6 ft (MR-1210TII/TIII, optional for MR-1210RII), 30 m; 98.4 ft (optional) ■ Display unit • LCD display: 12.1-inch TFT Color LCD display...
• Weight: Approximately 20 kg; 44.1 lb (without cable) ■ Options • OPC-2339 SYSTEM CABLE (for only MR-1210RII) • UX-234 VIDEO OUTPUT UNIT Allows you to install the display unit and scanner up Allows you to connect an external display or a PC to 20 m (65.6 ft) apart.
EXTERNAL DATA LIST The following external bearing, speed, position and waypoint data is (are) required, when you use the radar func- tions. EXTERNAL DATA INPUT [NMEA1]* connector [NMEA2]* connector “VDM”, “THS,” “HDG,” “RMC,” “GGA,” “GLL,” “GNS,” “ALR” “HDM,” “HDT” “VTG,” “WPL,” “BWC,” “BWR” “VDO”* N+1, AUX VARI-...
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