Introduction; R3016 12U/6X Radar System; System Components - Simrad R3016 12U/6X Installation Manual

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Introduction

R3016 12U/6X Radar system

The R3016 12U/6X Radar system is a type approved radar system conforming to the
International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements for vessels that are subject to SOLAS
regulations.
The system consists of:
• R3016 Control unit
• 12kW up-mast transceiver with 6ft. antenna
• R3000 Power supply unit
The radar assists in safe navigation and in avoiding collision by providing an indication, in
relation to own ship, of the position of other surface craft, obstructions and hazards,
navigation objects and shorelines. For this purpose, the radar provides the integration and
display of radar video, target tracking information, positional data derived from own ship's
position and geo-referenced data.
To be able to provide consistent data, the R3016 12U/6X Radar system is designed to be
integrated using serial interfaces with other electronic equipment normally present in a
vessel bridge:
• Gyro-compass or transmitting heading device (HDG)
• Speed and Distance Measuring Equipment (SDME)
• Electronic Position Fixing System (EPFS)
• Automatic Identification System (AIS)
• Bridge Alert Management system (BAM)
The R3016 12U/6X Radar system is a Category 3 type approved system, approved only in the
configuration specified in the certificate. The type approval certificates are available at the
product web site: www.navico.com/commercial.

System components

The R3016 Control unit
The R3016 Control unit includes 3 main components: a processor, a monitor and a keypad.
The processor is made of a dual core CPU that integrates information coming from the
transceiver and the external sensors.
The monitor is a non-touch monitor type approved for Category 3 Radar use.
The keypad is the main control device for the system. The system cursor is controlled by the
directional pad, while several options are provided to activate radar functionalities and
navigate menus during operation.
The R3016 Control unit is fitted with an SD card reader used for updating the software and
for transferring data from the system.
The control unit is directly linked with the transceiver using a dedicated signal cable (15, 30
or 65 m length).
The up-mast radar sensor
The up-mast radar sensor comprises two main parts: a 6 foot antenna and a 12 kW
transceiver.
The antenna is a 6 foot X-band antenna, fixed to the transceiver unit with 4 bolts.
The transceiver is the system radio transmitter and receiver, measuring the radar echo
received from the pulse transmission. The transceiver includes a processing unit that
eliminates unwanted echoes or noise, and transfers digitized video data to the control unit.
On the back of the unit there is a safety switch and 3 connectors: Signal connector, Main
power connector, and a connector for the optional Heater kit.
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