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Summary of Contents for PHAROS MARINE PHALCON 2000
- Page 1 PHALCON 2000 Installation Guide...
- Page 2 It must not be reproduced in whole or in part, or for tendering or manufacturing purposes, except under an agreement, or with the consent in writing of AB Pharos Marine Ltd., and then only on the condition that this notice is included in any such reproduction.
- Page 3 Phalcon 2000 Installation Guide AMENDMENT RECORD Document ECN NO. Sheets Affected Date Approval Issue Incorporated Ref: HB-09300/01 Issue 1...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Phalcon 2000 Installation Guide Contents Chapter 1 Installation and Maintenance ....................1 1.1 Job Set Up Information......................1 1.2 Maintenance Requirements....................1 1.3 Test Equipment .........................1 1.4 Installation .........................2 1.4.1 Mounting ......................4 1.4.2 Power Requirements ..................4 1.4.3 Junction Box....................7 1.5 Commissioning........................9 Ref: HB-09300/01 Issue 1... - Page 5 The safe installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment described in this document requires a high standard of training in safety and first aid skills. AB Pharos Marine Ltd. draw the attention of the user to the following particular skills and training that may be needed:...
- Page 6 Phalcon 2000 Installation Guide Summary A RAdar beaCON (RACON) – Phalcon 2000 – is a radar transponder that is triggered by signals transmitted by a marine radar, in either X or S frequency bands (3 cm or 10 cm wavelengths). It responds to this interrogation by transmitting a coded signal that is shown as a definable ‘paint’...
- Page 7 Phalcon 2000 Installation Guide Figure 1 Mechanical mounting details 705mm 3 MOUNTING HOLES M12 x 18.0 DEEP EQUALLY SPACED ON PCD 200.0 356mm Ref: HB-09300/01 Issue 1...
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Installation And Maintenance
Phalcon 2000 Handbook (Ref: HB-09300/01 Issue 1). Test Equipment For all diagnostics and most repair work on the Phalcon 2000, you will need a multimeter and a serial terminal, e.g. laptop computer that has an RS 232 interface connection and terminal emulation program. -
Page 10: Installation
WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU REMOVE OR INSTALL THE PHALCON 2000. THE PHALCON 2000 WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 19 KG (42 LB). The Phalcon 2000 is despatched in a protective carton. Where further handling is necessary, unpacking the carton should be left until arrival at the installation site. - Page 11 Phalcon 2000 Installation Guide Figure 2 Positioning the Phalcon 2000 Phalcon 2000 Phalcon 2000 Ref: HB-09300/01 Issue 1...
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Page 12: Mounting
1.4.3 Power Requirements A DC power source of 9 V to 36 V can be used for the Phalcon 2000. In most installations, power will be supplied from a 12 V battery recharged by solar panels. - Page 13 Apply a waterproof grease or sealant to the connectors. A two meter cable assembly is supplied to connect the Phalcon 2000 to the Junction Box and power supply. You will need to manufacture the interconnection cables to match your system.
- Page 14 Phalcon 2000 Installation Guide Figure 4 Power and Data Connectors Data Connector Power Connector Function Wire Function Wire Colour Colour Vin –ve Black Interrogate O/P + Brown Alarm – normally open to pin 4 Brown Interrogate O/P - Yellow Closed indicates failure Alarm –...
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Page 15: Junction Box
The Junction Box (Figure 5) contains an RS 232 serial connector which allows you to connect a laptop PC or palmtop into the system. You can use the laptop PC to get additional information about the operational status of the Phalcon 2000. Figure 5 Junction Box... - Page 16 Phalcon 2000 Installation Guide Power Connector Data Connector Terminal Block Wire Colour Terminal Block Wire Colour Serial Connector Connection Connection Pins Number Number TB-C 1 Black TB-A 1 Brown TB-C 2 Brown TB-A 2 Yellow TB-C 3 Blue TB-A 3...
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Page 17: Commissioning
Phalcon 2000 Installation Guide Commissioning For approximately 30 seconds after first switch on the Phalcon 2000 will carry out set up, self-test and calibration. An internal sounder gives an indication of correct operation. The unit will go through a set up procedure and perform a self-calibration routine for about 30 seconds after power is first applied.
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