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Raymarine Radar Scanner Owner's Handbook Manual

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Document number: 81154_4
Date: 25th October 2000

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  • Page 1 Pathfinder Radar Scanners Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81154_4 Date: 25th October 2000...

  • Page 3: Safety Notices

    It is recommended that the radar scanner is mounted out of range of personnel (above head height). Do not look directly at the antenna at close range as your eyes are the most sensitive part of the body to electromagnetic energy.
  • Page 4 Raytheon Marine Company Recreational Products 22 Cotton Road, Suite 280 Nashua NH 03063-4219, USA Telephone +1 603 881 5200 Fax +1 603 864 4756 www.raymarine.com Raytheon Marine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5TD England Telephone +44 (0)23 9269 3611 Fax +44 (0)23 9269 4642 www.raymarine.com...

  • Page 5: Preface

    4D 24" 4 kW Radome Scanner 11S 72" 10 kW Open Array Scanner These scanner units may be connected to any HSB display unit. In addition, the 2D and 4D radome scanner units may be connected to SL70, or Autohelm 7" LCD display.

  • Page 6: Warranty

    Warranty To register your Pathfinder Radar Scanner ownership, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found at the end of this handbook. It is very important that you complete the owner information and return the card to the factory in order to receive full warranty benefits.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Radome scanner cables ... 13 Open array scanner cables ... 16 Radome scanner ... 21 Securing the radome scanner to the mounting surface ... 21 Connecting the radome scanner inter-unit cable ... 22 Open array scanner ... 27 Securing the pedestal to the mounting platform ... 28 Connecting the open array scanner inter-unit cable ...
  • Page 8 Appendix A: Specification ...47 2D 18" Radome Scanner Unit ... 47 4D 24" Radome Scanner Unit ... 48 5S and 9S 48" Open Array Scanner Unit ... 50 7S and 11S 72" Open Array Scanner Unit ... 53 Index ... i...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Overview

    4D 24" 4 kW Radome Scanner 11S 72" 10 kW Open Array Scanner These scanner units may be connected to any HSB display unit. In addition the 2D and 4D radome scanner units may be connected to SL70, or Autohelm 7" LCD display.

  • Page 10: Emc Installation Guidelines

    LCD display unit. Failure to observe this may result in permanent damage to these display units. The 10 kW open array scanner requires 24 V or higher; it will not operate on 12 V systems. This handbook is divided into three chapters as follows: Chapter One provides an overview of the scanner installation.

  • Page 11: Connections To Other Equipment

    If the ferrite needs to be removed during installation it must be reassembled in the same position. Section 2.1 Installing the Radome Scanner includes instructions on fitting a ferrite. The following illustration shows a typical range of suppression ferrites fitted to Raytheon equipment.

  • Page 12: Unpacking And Inspecting The Components

    48" Open Array 72" Open Array Inter-unit cable 15 m heavy Inter-unit cable 25 m heavy Cable kit: 5 m +10 m extension (To fit open array scanner on a radar arch) Pathfinder Radar Scanners Part No. Supplied with: M92650...

  • Page 13: Selecting The Scanner Unit Site

    1.3 Selecting the scanner unit site This section provides information that affects the possible locations of the scanner, and its position relative to the display unit and to the power supply. The dimensions of the each scanner unit are shown in the following diagrams.
  • Page 14 18" R Rear 402 mm (15.8 in) 599 mm (23.6 in) dia. Rear Pathfinder Radar Scanners 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs) 1 m (33 in) ome Scanner D3224_4 Weight: 7.5 kg (16.5lbs) Compass Safe Distance: 1m (33") 24" Radome Scanner D3228_5...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Overview Open Array Scanners 48"- 1306 mm (51.4 in), 72"- 1918 mm (75.5 in) Centre of rotation Centre of rotation 100 mm (4 in) 427 mm (16.8 in) 296 mm (11.65 in) 150 mm (6 in) Weight Pedestal: 24 kg (53.0 lb) 48"...
  • Page 16 • Cable run: The maximum length of cable between the display unit and the scanner unit should not normally exceed 20 m (60 ft) for radome scanners, or 15 m (45 ft) for open array scanners. If you need to use a longer cable power cable lengths must be con- sidered, refer to Section 1.4 Cable Runs to determine appropriate...
  • Page 17 Depending on the type of sailboat, a radar scanner guard should be installed if the sails could touch the scanner or platform. Without a proper radar guard the mounting platform and the radar scanner could be severely damaged.
  • Page 18 Setting the radiation plane The scanner unit should be mounted so that the array rotates parallel to the waterline. The radar beam is approximately 25° wide in the vertical direction, providing good target detection during the vessel’s pitching and rolling.

  • Page 19: Cable Runs

    The cable has a connector plug at one end for connecting to the display unit or extension cable; the other end of the radome scanner cable is fitted with an 8-way plug and power cores (covered by a clear protective sleeve) for con- necting to the scanner.
  • Page 20 If you are mounting the scanner on the mast of a sailboat, and will need to unstep the mast, you should install a suitable junction box inside the boat. On a radome scanner, the junction box should provide an 11- or 13- way terminal strip, depending on the number of power cores in your cable, with a 10 A rating.

  • Page 21: Radome Scanner Cables

    The maximum inter-unit cable length is limited by the minimum supply voltage, the scanner type (18" radome or 24" radome), and the cable type (2 or 4 power cores): if a mix of light and heavy cables is used, only 2 power cores are connected through.

  • Page 22: Power Cable

    24" scanner, go to the row labelled 15 m Heavy + 5 m ext, and read across until you come to a maximum cable length greater than 8.5 m. This is the 10 m entry, in the column for 4.0 mm...
  • Page 23 25 m Heavy + 5 m ext 25 m Heavy + 10 m ext 2.0 Note: If you have an 18" radome scanner, and the wire gauge re- quired for your extended power cable is unacceptably large, you should replace the supplied light (2 power core) inter-unit cable with the 25 m heavy (4 power core) inter-unit cable assembly (see table).

  • Page 24: Open Array Scanner Cables

    CAUTION: 10 kW scanner systems cannot be used directly with 12 V systems; they require a 12 V to 24 V converter rated to 180 W. Contact your authorized Raytheon dealer or distributor for details.
  • Page 25 12 V power system. CAUTION: Do not use the open array scanner with an SL70 or Autohelm 7" LCD display unit. Failure to observe this may result in permanent damage to the display unit.
  • Page 26 CAUTION: The display unit does not include a fuse for scanner power, so an in-line fuse or circuit breaker MUST be included in the power cable. Note: If the required extension results in unacceptably large diame- ter cables, use two or more smaller gauge wires to achieve the re- quired copper wire cross-section.
  • Page 27 Chapter 1: Overview Table 1-9: Max. Extension Power Cable Lengths (m), 24/32 V Systems - 4 kW Scanners Table 1-10:Max. Extension Power Cable Lengths (m), 24 V Systems - Inter-Unit Cable(s) 5 m Heavy 10 m Heavy 15 m Heavy 15 m Heavy + 5 m ext 15 m Heavy + 10 m ext 25 m Heavy...
  • Page 28 Pathfinder Radar Scanners...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2: Installing The Scanner

    If it is impractical to drill a hole for the drain tube, then the scanner unit should be mounted on 4 suitable spacers 10 mm high and the drain tube length reduced by 10 mm.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Radome Scanner Inter-Unit Cable

    2. To avoid losing the scanner cover, tie the cord, attached to the inside of the base of the scanner, to the eye provided in the cover. 3. If you have a 24" scanner, unscrew and remove the inner cover:...
  • Page 31 Inner cover D4006-2 4. Remove the drain tube from inside the base of the scanner, and insert it into the drain hole as shown in the following diagram. Pull the tube gently from outside the scanner so that it clips into place.
  • Page 32 7. Cut and remove the protective sleeve to expose the 8-way plug (4) and power cores (6). 8. If the scanner is connected to an HSB Series Pathfinder Radar dis- play, fit the ferrite clamp (11), supplied loose with the display...
  • Page 33 If any wires are damaged when the clamp is fitted, the scanner unit will not function correctly. • • Note: on the 24" scanner, the clamp must be contained inside the in- ner cover. • 9. Connect the 8-way plug (4) to the connector (5). The correct fit- ting is with the small arrow marked on the body of the plug facing upwards and to the left hand side.
  • Page 34 13. Tighten the securing nut (1) again to ensure a waterproof seal. 14. If you have a 4D scanner, replace the inner cover over the connec- tors. 15. Untie the cord from the scanner cover, and coil it up in the base of the scanner unit so that it cannot foul the rotating antenna.

  • Page 35: Open Array Scanner

    The pedestal base is fitted with a gasket: DO NOT grease this gasket. WARNING: The open array scanner weighs: 48" scanner - 30 kg (66.2 lb); 72" scanner - 33.4 kg (73.7 lb). For safety reasons it is recommended that the unit is not lifted by one person.

  • Page 36: Securing The Pedestal To The Mounting Platform

    Securing the pedestal to the mounting platform 1. Using the paper template supplied with the scanner mounting kit, mark the flat mounting surface with the holes and drill as indi- cated on the template. Refer to Section 1.2 when selecting the scanner unit site.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Open Array Scanner Inter-Unit Cable

    Remove the lifting eyes. Note: It is important to remove lifting eyes to avoid corrosion. Retain the lifting eyes: they will be required if the scanner is removed from its platform. 2. Open the pedestal lid. Ensure the securing stay has automatically locked into position.
  • Page 38 3. Referring to the following illustration, remove the cable gland nut, washer and grommet from the watertight gland, where the inter-unit cable will enter the base. 4. Slide the cable through the gland nut, washer and grommet, then into the base. Clamp into position, ensuring the section of main cable covered in yellow heat shrink is clamped.
  • Page 39 D. The heatshrink shown in step 3 must be fitted to prevent the 'overall screen' from shorting to base. CAUTION: If any of the wires are incorrectly fitted, the scanner will not function correctly. Remove the 8-way plug from the signal connector and fit to the cable as shown in the following diagram.
  • Page 40 Signal connector CAUTION: Do not earth the cable screen to the scanner. The radar system is earthed via the display unit. 7. Using the tie-wrap fitting on the pedestal lid, secure the cable. 8. Check the gasket in the pedestal lid is correctly seated.

  • Page 41: Fitting The Open Array To The Pedestal

    Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner Fitting the open array to the pedestal CAUTION: The pedestal unit has a cap fitted over the open array mounting shaft to protect the protuding co-axial pin. This cap must be left in place until the open array is fitted to the pedestal.

  • Page 42: System Connections

    2.3 System connections DC power connection Power is supplied to the scanner via the display unit; the power cable is supplied with the display unit, refer to your display unit Owner’s Handbook for details on connecting power. However, you should be aware of the following.

  • Page 43: Scanner Connection

    * 10 kW scanners cannot be directly connected to 12 V * *Radome systems cannot use 32V. The open array scanner has a power switch fitted to the pedestal. This switch can normally be left ON. However, if the scanner is being serviced or if any personnel are in the vicinity of the open array, the switch should be set to OFF.
  • Page 44 Green Yellow Shield Blue Violet Grey * Not present on 'light', 11 core cables. Pathfinder Radar Scanners Front view of Radome Scanner Cable Connector Not fitted on Open Array Scanners (refer to Section 2.2) Scanner White Video Black Video Rtn...

  • Page 45: Display Unit Connection

    Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner Display unit connection CAUTION: Do not use an open array scanner with an SL70 or Autohelm 7" LCD display unit. Failure to observe this may result in permanent damage to the display unit. 10 kW open array scanners cannot be directly connected to 12 V systems.
  • Page 46 Pathfinder Radar Scanners...

  • Page 47: Chapter 3: Post Installation Checks And Maintenance

    Chapter 3: Post Installation Checks and Maintenance Chapter 3: Post Installation Checks and Once you have installed your radar scanner and display unit, and made all the connections, you need to check your installation. You can then set up the radar system, align the scanner and check the display timing.

  • Page 48: 72" Open Array Position Alignment

    If required, change the default language settings. Checking transmission WARNING: The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. Ensure that the scanner has been installed according to the recommendations given in Chapter 1, and that all personnel are clear of the scanner, before switching to transmit mode.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    The operator should not remove the rear cover of the display or any internal covers in the scanner. Always turn the radar system off before carrying out any routine maintenance on the scanner or nearby equipment.

  • Page 50: Problem Solving

    Department for further advice. Always quote the product serial numbers. The display unit serial number is printed on the back of the unit, and the scanner serial number is on the back of the scanner near the gland. Table 3-1: Common Problems and Their Solutions Problem “Scanner not responding”...

  • Page 51: How To Contact Raytheon (Us)

    For Marine Product and Services Information Visit the Raytheon World Wide Web site for the latest information on the newest Raytheon Marine electronic equipment and systems at: www.raymarine.com For Accessories and Parts Many Raytheon accessory items and parts can be obtained directly from your authorized Raytheon dealer.

  • Page 52: How To Contact Raytheon (Europe)

    Raytheon Marine Company Anchorage Park, Portsmouth PO3 5TD, England Tel : +44 (0) 23 9269 3611 Fax: +44 (0) 23 9269 4642 Or visit the Raytheon Marine World Wide Web site: www.raymarine.com Pathfinder Radar Scanners...

  • Page 53: Worldwide Support

    Chapter 3: Post Installation Checks and Maintenance Technical Support The Technical Services Department handles enquiries concerning installation, operation, fault diagnosis and repair. For technical helpdesk contact: Tel: Fax: Our technical support staff may also be reached via e-mail at: techsupra@raytheon.com. Accessories and Parts Raytheon accessory items and parts are available through your authorised Raytheon dealer.
  • Page 54 Pathfinder Radar Scanners...

  • Page 55: Appendix A:specification

    Appendix A: Specification Appendix A:Specification 2D 18" Radome Scanner Unit General Approvals CE - conforms to FCC - conforms to Dimensions Weight Input Voltage Power Consumption Environmental Maximum Range Scale 24 nm Transmitter Transmitter Frequency Peak Power Output Transmitter Pulse Length/PRF...

  • Page 56: 24" Radome Scanner Unit

    Receiver IF Frequency Receiver Characteristic Receiver Noise Figure Receiver Bandwidth 4D 24" Radome Scanner Unit General Approvals CE - conforms to FCC - conforms to Dimensions Weight Input Voltage Power Consumption Environmental Maximum Range Scale Transmitter Transmitter Frequency Peak Power Output...
  • Page 57 Appendix A: Specification Antenna Antenna Type Beam Width (nominal) 3.9° horizontal, 25° vertical Polarization Antenna Side lobes Rotation Rate Receiver IF Frequency Receiver Characteristic Semi-log Receiver Noise Figure Receiver Bandwidth Patch array Horizontal Less than -22dB 24 rpm (nominal) 60 MHz (nominal) Less than 5 dB (including Low Noise Converter/Limiter &...

  • Page 58: And 9S 48" Open Array Scanner Unit

    5S and 9S 48" Open Array Scanner Unit General Approvals CE - conforms to FCC - conforms to Dimensions Weight Environmental Maximum Range Scale 72 nm 5S Transmitter - 4 kW Input Voltage Power Consumption Transmitter Frequency Peak Power Output...
  • Page 59 Appendix A: Specification 9S Transmitter - 10 kW Input Voltage Power Consumption Transmitter Frequency Peak Power Output Transmitter Pulse Length/PRF Pulse Length/PRF Pulse Length/PRF Pulse Length/PRF Range (nm) 0.125 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.50 3.00 6.0 - 72 Standby Mode Duplexer 48"...
  • Page 60 Receiver Characteristic Receiver Noise Figure Receiver Bandwidth Note: If the scanner is bought for use with an existing display, contact your dealer/service agent for the latest display software to ensure you can use all the open array scanner features. Pathfinder Radar Scanners...

  • Page 61: And 11S 72" Open Array Scanner Unit

    Appendix A: Specification 7S and 11S 72" Open Array Scanner Unit General Approvals CE - conforms to FCC - conforms to Dimensions Weight Environmental Maximum Range Scale 72 nm 7S Transmitter Input Voltage Power Consumption Transmitter Frequency Peak Power Output...
  • Page 62 11S Transmitter - 10 kW Input Voltage Power Consumption Transmitter Frequency Peak Power Output Transmitter Pulse Length/PRF Pulse Length/PRF Pulse Length/PRF Pulse Length/PRF Range (nm) 0.125 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.50 3.00 6.0 - 72 Standby Mode Duplexer 72" Antenna Antenna Type Beam Width (nominal) Polarization Antenna Side lobes...
  • Page 63 Receiver Characteristic Semi-log Receiver Noise Figure Receiver Bandwidth Note: If the scanner is bought for use with an existing display, contact your dealer/service agent for the latest display software to ensure you can use all the open array scanner features.
  • Page 64 Pathfinder Radar Scanners...

  • Page 65: Index

    Radome 13, 22 Part Numbers 4 Power 11 Open Array 17 Radome 14 Rejoining 11 Connections Display Unit 37 Open Array Scanner 29 Power 34, 37 Radome Scanner Scanner 35 System 34 Display Timing Adjustment 40 Display Unit Connections 37...
  • Page 66 Navigation Aid i Scanner i Connections 35 Location 5 Mounting on Power Boats 9 on Sailboats 9 Scanner. See also Open Array Scanner, Radome Scanner i Servicing and Safety 41 Set Up 39 Specification 18" Radome Scanner 47 24" Radome Scanner 48 48"...

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