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2.2 Spare parts list ........................2-5 2.3 Installation material list ......................2-5 2.4 Option list ..........................2-6 2.5 MDC-5204 series system configuration .................. 2-7 2.6 MDC-5206/5212/5225 series system configuration ..............2-8 2.7 MDC-5504 series system configuration .................. 2-9 2.8 MDC-5506/5512/5525 series system configuration .............. 2-10 Chapter 3 Installation method ..................
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MDC-5200/5500 Series A table of content 3.1.3 Installation of the connecting cable 242J159098x-xxM ............. 3-5 3.1.3.1 Scanner unit 4kW (RB806: MDC-5204/5504) ............... 3-5 3.1.4 Installation of the connecting cable CW-845-xxM ............. 3-6 3.1.4.1 Scanner unit 6kW (RB807: MDC-5206/5506) ............... 3-6 3.1.4.2 Scanner unit 12kW (RB808: MDC-5212/5512) ............
4.2.2 How to use without NMEA input connection ..............4-16 4.2.3 Set up Heading interfaces ....................4-17 4.2.3.1 Connection of KODEN GPS compass ................. 4-17 4.2.3.2 Connection of other device ..................4-17 4.2.3.3 How to input the heading value by manual ..............4-18 4.2.3.4 Compensation of angle of ship’s bearing ..............
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MDC-5200/5500 Series A table of content 4.4.3.2 GAIN MAX (MAN and AUTO mode) ................4-32 4.4.4 Setup GAIN OFFSET mode .................... 4-33 4.4.5 Setup SEA OFFSET mode ....................4-34 4.5 SAVE and LOAD of Setup data / MAP (Cannot be used while transmitting) ....... 4-34 4.5.1 Internal save of setup data ....................
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A table of content MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 6 Maintenance.................... 6-1 6.1 List of parts that have longevity ....................6-1 6.2 Regular service and cleaning up ..................... 6-2 6.2.1 Monthly inspection ......................6-2 6.2.2 Annual inspection ....................... 6-2 6.3 Method of exchanging the magnetron ..................6-4 6.3.1 Magnetron replacement (RB806) ..................
MDC-5200/5500 Series Preface Preface [Precaution for safety issues] Precaution for operation • Caution about rotating antenna: The radar antenna may start rotating without notice. Please keep away from the antenna for your safety. • Caution about health risks caused by radio wave: Powerful electromagnetic waves are emitted from the antenna during operation.
Preface MDC-5200/5500 Series is discharged in a suitable manner when checking the inside of the antenna. Maintenance and inspection should be conducted by qualified engineers only. Precautions for maintenance • Caution against residual high voltage: Capacitors used in the Display unit and the modulator circuit of the transmission unit may keep high voltage for several minutes even after turning off power.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 1 Prior to installation Chapter 1 Prior to installation 1.1 Installation precautions In order to obtain the maximum performance of radar systems, this radar system should be installed by qualified engineers in charge of installation and maintenance. Installation procedures include the following: Unpacking of components;...
Chapter 1 Prior to installation MDC-5200/5500 Series 1.4.1 Antenna Scanner unit (1) Blind sectors shall be kept to a minimum, and shall not be placed in an arc of the horizon from the right ahead direction to 22.5° abaft the beam and especially shall avoid the right ahead direction (relative bearing 000°).
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 1 Prior to installation Table 1.1 Safety distance of compass from the Scanner unit Scanner unit type Standard compass Steering compass RB806 (4kW) 2.0 m 1.4 m RB807 (6kW) 1.2 m 0.8 m RB808 (12kW) 1.4 m 0.9 m RB809 (25kW) 1.4 m...
Chapter 1 Prior to installation MDC-5200/5500 Series 1.5 Cable wiring and interconnection 1.5.1 Antenna Scanner unit The connecting cable between the Antenna-Scanner unit and the Display unit should run apart from any other radio antenna cable or power cables of the other devices. Do not lay the radar cable in parallel to the sea surface together with other cables.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 2 System configurations Chapter 2 System configurations 2.1 Standard configuration list MDC-5204 No. Name Type Comment Weight/ Quantity Length Antenna RW701A-03 3 ft 5 kg RW701A-04 4 ft 6 kg RW701A-06 6 ft 8 kg Scanner unit...
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Chapter 2 System configurations MDC-5200/5500 Series MDC-5212 No. Name Type Comment Weight/ Quantity Length Antenna RW701A-04 4 ft 6 kg RW701A-06 6 ft 8 kg Scanner unit RB808 12 kW 18.0 kg Display unit MRD-111 12.1 inch 8.2 kg Connecting cable CW-845-15M With connectors on the 15 m...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 2 System configurations MDC-5504 No. Name Type Comment Weight/ Quantity Length 1 Antenna RW701A-03 3 ft 5 kg RW701A-04 4 ft 6 kg RW701A-06 6 ft 8 kg 2 Scanner unit RB806 4 kW 16.1 kg 1 3 Dispaly unit MRD-109 15 inch...
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Chapter 2 System configurations MDC-5200/5500 Series MDC-5512 No. Name Type Comment Weight/ Quantity Length 1 Antenna RW701A-04 4 ft 6 kg RW701A-06 6 ft 8 kg RW701B-09 9 ft 12 kg 2 Scanner unit RB808 12 kW 18.0 kg 1 3 Dispaly unit MRD-109 15 inch...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 2 System configurations 2.2 Spare parts list SP-MRD-109/111 Name Specification Comment Type Quantity Usage (Dimension) Fuse F-1065-15A Normal type Tubular Main power (φ6.4 x 30) Fuse MF51NN250V5A/ Normal type Tubular Motor power N20-250V (φ5.2 x 20) Fuse FGMB 250V/0.8A Normal type Tubular High voltage power...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 2 System configurations 2.7 MDC-5504 series system configuration Antenna RW701A-03 RW701A-04 RW701A-06 Scanner unit Standard Option RB806 (4kW) Owner supplied Connecting cable 242J159098B-15M (Standard) 242J159098C-20M 242J159098D-30M 242J159098*-**M (**100 m Max.) External buzzer Display unit External monitor (XGA) CW-576-0.5M MRD-109 Analog RGB...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method Chapter 3 Installation method 3.1 How to install the Antenna Scanner unit External view and dimensions RB806 RB807 Unit: mm (inch) 0092655002-03...
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Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series RB808 RB809 Unit: mm (inch) 0092655002-03...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method 3.1.1 Installation of the Antenna Scanner unit The Antenna Scanner unit is equipped to orient the notch of the attachment to stern as shown in Figure 3.1. Installation in this way eases maintenance work. Also refer to the consideration on equipment shown in 1.4.1.
(1) Remove the protective cap on top of the Scanner unit rotational shaft. (2) Remove four bolts tentatively fixed to the base of the antenna and install the Scanner unit to the rotating base. Align the direction of antenna radiation side (KODEN –mark side) with the projection mark on the rotating base.
Chapter 3 Installation method 3.1.3 Installation of the connecting cable 242J159098x-xxM 3.1.3.1 Scanner unit 4kW (RB806: MDC-5204/5504) (1) Please make sure power supply of the Scanner unit is OFF. (2) Disassemble the front cover of the Scanner unit from the rear cover by loosening fixing bolts.
Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series 3.1.4 Installation of the connecting cable CW-845-xxM 3.1.4.1 Scanner unit 6kW (RB807: MDC-5206/5506) Make sure the radar system is turned off. Bolt Bolt PCB: E61-120X P3 <- J3 1) Remove back cover by loosening four fixing 2) Disconnect connectors P3 from J3 bolts.
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method Cable holding plate Fixing bolt (8mm) Rubber packing 5) This picture is the view of scanner unit housing. 6) Remove two fixing bolts. (a) Cable holder plate (Tool: Wrench 8mm) (b) Cable clamp-b Remove the cable holding plate and (c) Cable clamp-c rubber packing.
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Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series Cable holding plate Blue tape mark-a Rubber packing 9) Attach rubber packing to the blue tape 10) Attach cable holding plate and fix it with mark-a. two bolts. (Tool: Wrench 8mm) Blue tape mark-b Ferrite core Band Band...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method Cable clamp-b 13) The cable placed in the far right under 14) Clamp the cable by the cable the motor. clamp-b. Blue tape mark-c Cable clamp-b Cable clamp-c Clamp the blue tape mark by the cable clamp-c.
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Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series Clamp A P4 -> J5 P2 -> J2 P4 -> J5 Clamp B PCB: E71-110X 16) Connect connector P2 to J2 and P4 to J5. 17) Through the P4 to J5 to clamp A and B. [PCB E71-110X].
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method Connecting cable Shield braid terminal Clamping band Clamping band 20) Remove the screw-A and the screw-B. 21) Clamp the connecting cable by the clamping band and fix with screw-A. Fix the shield braid terminal with screw-B. P2 ->...
Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series 3.1.4.2 Scanner unit 12kW (RB808: MDC-5212/5512) Make sure the radar system is turned off. Bolt Bolt PCB: E61-120X P3 <- J3 1) Remove back cover by loosening four fixing 2) Disconnect connectors P3 from J3 bolts.
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method Cable holding plate Fixing bolt (8mm) Rubber packing 5) This picture is the view of the inside of the 6) Remove two fixing bolts. scanner unit housing. (Tool: Wrench 8mm) (a) Cable holding plate (b) Cable clamp-b Remove the cable holding plate and (c) Cable clamp-c...
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Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series Cable holding plate Blue tape mark-a Rubber packing 9) Attach rubber packing to the blue tape 10) Attach cable holding plate and fix it Mark-a. with two bolts. (Tool: Wrench 8mm) Ferrite core Blue tape mark-b Band Ferrite core Band...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method Cable clamp-b Ferrite core Cable clamp-b Ferrite core 13) Tilt the cable with the ferrite core 14) Clamp the cable by the cable toward the cable clamp-b. clamp-b. Blue tape mark-c Cable clamp-d Cable clamp-c Clamp the blue tape mark by the cable clamp-c.
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Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series P2 -> J2 Clamp P2 -> J2 PCB: E61-110X 16) Connect connector P2 to J2 17) Hook the P2 to J2 to the clamp. [PCB E61-110X]. PCB: E61-120X Bolt P3-> J3 Bolt TR unit 18) Insert TR unit in the scanner unit 19) Connect connectors P3 to J3 [PCB E61-120X]...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method Connecting cable Shield braid terminal Clamping band Clamping band 20) Remove the screw-A and the screw-B. 21) Clamp the connecting cable by the clamping band and fix with screw-A. Fix the shield braid terminal with screw-B. P2 ->...
Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series 3.1.4.3 Scanner unit 25kW (RB809: MDC-5225/5525) Make sure the radar system is turned off. Bolt Bolt PCB: E61-120X P3 <- J3 2) Disconnect connectors P3 and P4 from J3 1) Remove the back cover by loosening four fixing and J4 [E61-120X].
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method Cable holding plate Fixing bolt (8mm) Rubber packing This picture is the view of the inside of the 6) Remove the fixing two bolts. scanner unit housing. (Tool: Wrench 8mm) (a) Cable holding plate (b) Cable clamp-b Remove cable holding plate and (c) Cable clamp-c...
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Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series Cable holding plate Blue tape mark-a Rubber packing 9) Attach rubber packing to the blue tape 10) Attach cable holding plate and fix it Mark-a. with two bolts. (Tool: Wrench 8mm) Ferrite core Blue tape mark-b Band Ferrite core Band...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method Cable clamp-b Ferrite core Cable clamp-b Ferrite core 13) Tilt the cable with the ferrite core 14) Clamp the cable by the cable toward the cable clamp-b. clamp-b. Blue tape mark-c Cable clamp-d Cable clamp-c Clamp the blue tape mark by the cable clamp-c.
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Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series P2 -> J2 Clamp P2 -> J2 PCB: E62-110X 17) Hook the P2 to J2 to the clamp. 16) Connect connector P2 to J2 [PCB 62-110X]. PCB: E61-120X Bolt Bolt P3 -> J3 TR unit 18) Insert the TR unit in the scanner unit 19) Connect connectors P3 and P4 to J3 and J4 [PCB...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method Connecting cable Shield braid terminal Clamping band Clamping band 20) Remove screw-A and screw-B. 21) Clamp the connecting cable by the clamping band and fix with screw-A. Fix the shield braid terminal with screw-B. P2 ->...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method 3.2.2 CW-845 (MDC-5206/5212/5225/5506/5512/5525) Antenna-Scanner unit Display unit Description Cable color Cable color Description +24V Blue Purple +250V Blue +24V +12V Orange (thick) Orange (thick) +12V DATA-RTN Shield Yellow DATA Shield DATA-RTN BP/SHF-RTN Shield DATA BP/SHF Brown V/TRG-RTN...
Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series 3.3 Installation of the display unit The Display unit can be mounted tabletop or panel flush mount using following procedures. Install the display unit so that when user is looking ahead, the lookout view is not obscured. The orientation of the display unit should be such that the user is looking ahead.
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method MRO-108 (MDC-5500 series) Unit: mm (inch) 0092655002-03 3-27...
Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series 3.3.1 Installation of MRD-111 (MDC-5200 series) 3.3.1.1 Table mounting of MRD-111 (1) Remove two knob bolts from which the Display unit is secured on the mounting bracket. (2) Remove the Display unit from the mounting bracket and put it on a stable flat place. (3) Place the mounting bracket in the appropriate setting position and secure it with five 5 mm screws.
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method Note: In case of mounting the Display unit on the table, some maintenance space is required for cabling, connector access, fuse replacement, fastening of bolts, etc. as shown in the following figure. Unit: mm (inch) Figure 3.7 Maintenance space necessary for tabletop Display unit 0092655002-03 3-29...
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Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series 3.3.1.2 Flush Mounting for MRD-111 Preparation: (1) Cut an opening and drill 4.0 mm (in the (12 1/8) case of fixed nut) four nut-holes with the size shown in Figure 3.8, on the side for (4mm screw for 4holes) attachment of a Display unit on a panel.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method 3.3.2 Installation of MRD-109/MRO-108 (MDC-5500 series) 3.3.2.1 Table mounting of MRD-109 (1) Remove four knobs that the Display unit is secured on the mounting bracket. (2) Remove the Display unit from the mounting bracket and put it on a stable flat place. (3) Place the mounting bracket in the appropriate position and secure it with five screws.
Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series Note: When mounting the Display unit on the tabletop, some maintenance space is required for cabling, connector access, fuse replacement, fastening of bolts, etc. as shown in the following figure. Unit: mm (inch) Figure 3.11 Maintenance space requirements 3.3.2.2 Table mounting of MRO-108 (1) Remove the corner guard caps (four places) on the Operation panel.
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method Corner guard cap (4 places) M4 screw (4 places) Operation unit M5 screw (4 places) Clamp (left) Clamp (right) Unit : mm(inch) Figure 3.12 Installation of Operation unit (15 5/32) (1 37/64) (1 37/64) Unit : mm(inch) Figure 3.13 Maintenance space necessary for operation...
Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series 3.3.2.3 Flush Mounting of MRD-109 Preparation: (13 45/64) (1) Cut an opening and drill four (4mm screw for 4holes) nut-holes with the size shown in Figure 3.14, on the side for attachment of a Display unit on a panel.
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method 3.3.2.4 Flush mounting of MRO-108 Preparation: (1) Cut an opening with the size as shown in Figure 3.16 on the side for mounting a Display unit on the panel. (2) Mark the place of holes for mounting. (13 45/64) (4mm screw for 4holes) (12 33/64)
J3: NMEA input/output Inter-switch status control J4: NC J5: NMEA input/output J6: NMEA input/output Connection port of KODEN GPS compass INTER-SWITCH: Radar video, Trig, AZI, SHM signal input/output for inter-switch POWER: Input DC power source J7: Connection Antenna-Scanner unit 3-36...
Display unit Connecting cable 242J159098B-15M* or CW-845-15M** (Note) Standard length: 15 m Note Power cable *242J159098B-15M CW-259-2M (For MDC-5204) Standard length: 2 m DC Power supply **CW-845-15M 21.6 to 41.6 VDC (For MDC-5206/5212/5225) AC Power cable, (Ordered goods) AC/DC Rectifier...
Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series 3.4.2 Cable connection for MRD-109 (MDC-5500 series) Attach cables from an Antenna-Scanner unit, power source and Operation unit, to corresponding receptacles as shown in Figure 3.19. Antenna-Scanner unit Display unit Operation unit Connecting cable 242J159098B-15M* or CW-845-15M** (Note) Standard length: 15 m...
Chapter 3 Installation method 3.4.3 KODEN GPS compass connection When using the KODEN GPS compass (KGC-1, KGC-222), connect the J6 port of the Display unit to DATA2 connector of KGC-1/ DATA1 or DATA2 connector of KGC-222. This connection allows high data speed.
Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series 3.4.4 Connecting a Gyro converter unit or THD CW-376-5M Serial signal IEC 61162-2 Gyro converter (Option item: ADPC-101) Gyro synchro or step signal Connect GPS converter or THD signal to one of the J3, J5 or J6 port. Set the baud rate of connected port to 38400 bps (61162-2) in [MAINTENANCE] =>...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method 3.4.5 Connecting a Position, Speed or other device of NMEA in/out Cable connector pin assignment NMEA device 1 J3, J5 & J6 Pin number CW-376 wire Signal color name NMEA device 2 Blue+shield Shield White OUT-A OUT-B...
Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series 3.4.6 Connecting an External monitor & external buzzer XGA Monitor Analog RGB input CW-560-2M or equivalent CW-576-0.5M Black or White White or Black External External buzzer relay contact output Buzzer from the radar. Contact will close in case of alarm. Battery Switching voltage: 30V Max current capacity: 1A...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method 3.4.7 AIS cable connection AIS Cable connector pin assignment Pin 1 Indicated Serial signal IEC 61162-2 CW-387-5M CW-387 Wire color Signal name Shield Frame ground Blue IN-A Twist cable White IN-B Yellow OUT-B Twist cable Brown OUT-A...
Chapter 3 Installation method MDC-5200/5500 Series 3.4.8 Cable connection for inter-switch 3.4.8.1 Cable connection instructions for cross-over, dual and independent connection In case of a dual, cross-over, or master/slave connection using two sets of radar system or Display unit, the remote cable and data cable are connected as shown in the figure 3.25. Master Display unit (MRD-109/MRD-111) Connect slave antenna...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 3 Installation method 3.4.8.2 Cable connection for slave display used as a monitor When the slave Display unit for radar is used as monitor, the remote cable is connected as follows. Master Display unit (MRD-109/MRD-111) Remote cable CW-561-10M or 30M (10m or 30m) Slave Display unit...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation Chapter 4 Setup after installation Some setup procedures are required after system installation. Before performing the setup procedures, please check the following items for normal operation: (1) The onboard power supply powering the radar system has the specified voltage. (2) No one is in the area around the Antenna unit on the mast.
Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5200/5500 Series 4.1 STARTUP menu 4.1.1 Tune adjustment (TUNE) In order to achieve best performance, adjustment of the automatic tune is required at the time of a new installation or a magnetron exchange. It may be impossible to obtain optimum sensitivity without adjusting the automatic tune. Caution: With starting of the tune adjustment, GAIN mode is set at MAN, SEA mode is set at MAN 0, RAIN mode is set at MAN 0, PROCESS is set at OFF and the range scale is set at 24NM.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation 4.1.2 Heading adjustment (HL OFFSET) Bearing compensation due to installation can be adjusted. Change the range scale to 1 NM or more by pressing “+” (or “-”) key on the Operation unit. Select a visible fixed object as far as possible and measure its bearing using magnetic compass or equivalent.
Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5200/5500 Series 4.1.3 Transmitting delay time adjustment (TX DELAY) This adjustment is intended to match the picture on the radar display with the distance of an actual target by the adjustment of the transmission delay time. For the most accurate adjustment, find a close, hard, long, straight object such as a quay wall.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation 4.1.5 Antenna cable length (ANT CABLE) This adjustment corrects the echo signal level by the difference of the antenna cable length. Inproper setting of antenna cable length may result in degraded target detection. (1) Press MENU key to display “Menu”.
Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5200/5500 Series 4.1.7 Setup SEA curve (STC CURVE) Depending on the height at which the antenna is installed, it may be necessary to make the following SEA CURVE correction. (1) Press MENU key to display “Menu”. Select [MAINTENANCE] =>...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation 4.1.8 Function key usage For quick function access, there are four (MDC-5200 series) or six (MDC-5500 series) dedicated function keys provided on this radar (“F1”, “F2”, “F3”, ”F4” , “F5” , “F6”). You can switch to a pre-specified function by pressing each key. (1) Press MENU key to display “Menu”.
(1) Press MENU key to display “Menu”. Select [MAINTENANCE] => [STARTUP] => [RANGE ENABLE] (2) Select range value and set [ON] or [OFF]. (3) Press ENT key to save the range enable or disable to use. MDC-5204/5504 Range unit:NM Range unit:km Range unit:sm, kf, ky >RANGE ENABLE...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5206/5212/5506/5512 Range unit:NM Range unit:km Range unit:sm, kf, ky >RANGE ENABLE >RANGE ENABLE >RANGE ENABLE 0.0625 0.125 0.0625 0.125 0.25 0.125 0.25 0.25 0.75 0.75 0092655002-03...
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Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5200/5500 Series MDC-5225/5525 Range unit:NM Range unit:km Range unit:sm, kf, ky >RANGE ENABLE >RANGE ENABLE >RANGE ENABLE 0.0625 0.125 0.0625 0.125 0.25 0.125 0.25 0.25 0.75 0.75 Fig.4.4. Initial range scale setting. Note: Range unit can be changed by [DISPLAY] => [RANGE UNIT] menu. 4-10 0092655002-03...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation 4.1.10 TIMES ENABLE In following operation user can enable trail times, past position, vector time, etc that are not available by default. By this setting, you can choose useful these functions time easily. Initial value: 30sec, 1min, 3min, 6min, 12min, 30min, 60min (1) Press MENU key to display “Menu”.
This radar can display your favorite picture or characters at wait or standby mode. It is necessary to load data as “logo.bmp” file beforehand to let you display this. KODEN How to make and load the data file (1) Edit a letter or picture in 256 colors of bitmap using PC. Size is up to 512x384 pixels.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation 4.1.12 MOTOR HIGH SPEED Set up when antenna high speed rotation is used. High speed rotation is not available in OFF. (1) Press MENU key to display “Menu”. Select [MAINTENANCE] => [STARTUP] => [MOTOR HIGH SPEED]. Select high speed rotation range, then press ENT key.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation 4.2.1 Setup TIME Set up time related items to be displayed in the upper left part of the display (Upper disp area) or own ship data in the lower of the display (“ASSISTANT INFO DISP” area). [MENU] =>...
Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5200/5500 Series Input time difference between local time and UTC. (1) Press MENU key to display “Menu”. Select [MAINTENANCE] => [I/O] => [TIME] => [TIME ZONE] => to highlight the value of [hour: minute]. Move the trackball/joystick up or down to match it to the time difference, and then press ENT key.
4.2.3 Set up Heading interfaces 4.2.3.1 Connection of KODEN GPS compass Connect GPS compass to the J6 port. Refer to “3.4.3 KODEN GPS compass connection”. Press MENU key to display “Menu” and set as follows with the trackball/joystick. (1) [MAINTENANCE] => [I/O] => [HDG] => [HDG] => [AUTO], and press ENT key.
Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5200/5500 Series 4.2.3.3 How to input the heading value by manual The heading data can be set by manual for the purpose of an examination or repair. Setting can be performed with pressing MENU key as follows: (1) [MAINTENANCE] =>...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation 4.2.4 Setting of STW to be used for SEA STAB Select an input device for STW to be used for TT (ARPA), AIS, TM, True Trail and PAST POSN at stabilized speed against water. In case of speed meter against water with pulse output such as LOG, the output shall be put in any NMEA port of this unit after conversion of the signal into that of IEC 61162-1 through LOG converter unit (optional item: L12) inserted between them.
Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5200/5500 Series 4.2.5.1 How to input the COG value by manual (1) [MAINTENANCE] => [I/O] => [COG/SOG] => [COG MAN] => [VALUE] will show the current setting of the input value by highlighting the last digit value by the trackball/joystick. (2) Move the trackball/joystick up or down to set the value.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation 4.2.7 Setting of latitude and longitude (POSITION) When AIS and MAP functions are used, it is necessary to input position data from GPS or navigation davices. (1) [MAINTENANCE] => [I/O] => [POSITION] => [POSITION] => Select [AUTO], [GNS], [GGA], [GLL], [RMC], [RMA], or [MAN], and press ENT key.
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Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5200/5500 Series (4) [MAINTENANCE] => [I/O] => [POSITION] => [OFFSET] => [LON MAN] => [VALUE] will show the current setting of the input value by highlighting the last digit value by the trackball/joystick. (5) Move the trackball/joystick up or down to set the value. Press ENT key to save the set result. Setting value: 1.000W to 1.000E For setting in [MAN] mode, set the radar in N-UP mode to display map.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation 4.2.8 Setting of serial output Following serial data sentences can be output from NMEA ports (J3, J5 or J6). Note: OP1 and OP2 will be active when the junction box JB-35 is connected. Make selection by following steps.
Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5200/5500 Series 4.2.9 Limiting of type of signal to input port When the device is connected with multiple nautical instruments, the same signals from HDT and GLL, etc. are input from several input ports. If the values of these input signals are different, interference that may cause jumping of ship’s bearing and LAT/LON may occur.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation 4.2.10 Changing the baud rate of I/O port J3, J5 and J6 Each I/O port serial baud rate can be modified to speed of connected device. Selectable rate is 4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400. Default value per port is set as follows: J3: 38400 bps J5: 4800 bps...
Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5200/5500 Series 4.2.11 Setup KGC (GPS compass) When connect KGC (KODEN GPS compass) to the J6 port, please set KGC to set format and output sentences. (1) Press MENU key to display “Menu”. (2) Select [MAINTENANCE] => [I/O] => [KGC SET] => [INITIAL] => [GO], and press ENT key.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation 4.3 Setup SECTOR MUTE mode (Cannot use while transmitting) SECTOR MUTE is the function enabling user to stop transmission to designated direction when there are hazardous objects near antenna location or near a human body. When using SECTOR MUTE, it takes longer time to detect optimum value in auto tuning at the start of transmission and change of range.
Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5200/5500 Series CFAR mode (1) Check CFAR indication of RAIN mode from upper right of the display. If RAIN mode is MAN, change to CFAR mode. If SEA mode is AUTO, change to MAN mode. (2) Set RAIN at 0 by turning RAIN knob, set SEA at a moderate level by turning SEA knob and set BRILL at a maximum level by turning BRILL knob.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation (4) Move the trackball/joystick up and down to change watching the display, and press ENT key when large blocks of rain clutter become smaller points and just before small boats and seaway buoys will disappear.
Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5200/5500 Series (2) Set the range scale at 0.75 NM, set SEA at 0 by turning SEA knob, set RAIN at 0 by turning RAIN knob, set GAIN at 80 by turning GAIN knob and set BRILL at a maximum level by turning BRILL knob.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation AUTO mode (1) Check AUTO indication of SEA mode from upper right of the display. If SEA mode is MAN, change to AUTO mode. If GAIN mode is AUTO, change to MAN mode. If RAIN mode is CFAR, change to MAN mode.
Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5200/5500 Series MAN mode (1) Check MAN indication of GAIN mode from upper right of the display. If GAIN mode is AUTO, change to MAN mode. If SEA mode is AUTO, change to MAN mode. If RAIN mode is CFAR, change to MAN mode.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation (2) Set the range scale at 24 NM, set SEA at 0 by turning SEA knob, set RAIN at 0 by turning RAIN knob, set PICTURE 1 mode, set GAIN at a maximum level by turning GAIN knob and set BRILL at a maximum level by turning BRILL knob.
Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5200/5500 Series 4.4.5 Setup SEA OFFSET mode This is a function to adjust the sea clutter suppression difference of every range when range scale is changed. This setting is performed by every each range scale. For example: When sea clutter suppression of 3NM looks low (weak).
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation 4.5.2 External save of setup and map data To save setup and map data externally, this information can be later used to restore after a possible malfunction. The external memory uses an SD memory card. CAUTION: Please do not use the SD momory card which is loaded with software program files.
Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5200/5500 Series 4.6 TOTAL Hour and TX Hour (Cannot use while transmitting) TOTAL HOUR menu indicates the total operating time of the radar. Following operation can be used to reset total hours to 0. (1) Press MENU key to display “Menu”. Select [MAINTENANCE] =>...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 4 Setup after installation 4.8 Version confirmation Currently installed firmware version can be found by using following menu operation. (1) Press MENU key to display “Menu”. Select [MAINTENANCE] => [VERSION] => 4.9 How to update the system program (1) Prepare SD memory card with latest program.
Chapter 4 Setup after installation MDC-5200/5500 Series 4.10 Setup VECTOR on tracked targets The course and speed are indicated as vector after tracking is established. Two types of display mode are available: relative display (REL) and true display (TRUE). (Initial setting: REL) Press MENU key to display “Menu”.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair In this chapter we provide troubleshooting procedures to find malfunction parts on a ship. 5.1 Necessary information at the time of repair request Please note the following items: (1) Ship name and phone number of the satellite communication system if equipped (2) Product type name (3) Product serial number...
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair MDC-5200/5500 Series 5.2.1.1 Alarm display list Table 5.1 Alarm, Warning and Caution display list of radar Category Priority (A: ALARM, W: Warning, C: Caution) ID number (0-9999: IMO, 10000-9999999: Maker) Instance number ALR number Contents Cause 57 AIS targets exceed the...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair 26 LAT/LON data is GLL or GGA, GNS, RMC, RMA are not unavailable. inputted. 27 DATUM data is DTM is not input. unavailable. 28 TIME data is unavailable. ZDA or RMC, GGA are not input. 60 AIS no OS COG/SOG Own ship’s data that is necessary for AIS data.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair MDC-5200/5500 Series 12000 10 35 Change to ground Speed: VBW or VHW is not input. stabilization Change to ground stabilization. Check VBW or VHW sentence. 12000 36 Change SOG input to Change SOG input source from SDME: J6 EPFS (VBW) to EPFS: J5 (VTG).
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair MDC-5200/5500 Series 5.2.1.2 Operation note display Operation note display may appear at the lower right of the radar display as shown in below when an operation error has been detected in the device. When operation note display actually appears and there is something wrong with radar operation.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair 5.3 Malfunction diagnostics This chapter specifies necessary information required troubleshooting and repair of the radar system. 5.3.1 Malfunction detection step As a first step of on-board repair, refer to the following tables describing outlines of malfunction diagnostics procedure.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair MDC-5200/5500 Series 5.3.2 Malfunction diagnostics flow chart The following malfunction analysis chart can be used by service personnel for malfunction diagnostics and location of defective module. This chart shows flow chart of dignostics for basic malfunction troubleshooting.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair 5.3.2.2 Cannot turn on the power Is the power cable Correct the connection. connected? Is the operation unit cable connected to the display Correct the connection. unit correctly? Is main fuse blown? Exchange fuse.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair MDC-5200/5500 Series 5.3.2.3 No display Is the display brilliance Press BRILL key, and turn BRILL knob maximum? clockwise to display brilliance maximum. Is the display of brilliance normal? Does the LED (DS5, DS6) on the main logic PCB Failure main logic PCB (E63-700*) (E63-700*) flash on and...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair 5.3.2.4 No response from the antenna unit Is the antenna cable Connect antenna cable connection correct? correctly. Is “NOT CONNECTED” Is “INDEPENDENT Set “INDEPENDENT displayed in MENU> MASTER” displayed in MAINTENANCE> BITE> MENU>...
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair MDC-5200/5500 Series 5.3.2.5 Operation unit error (MDC-5500 series only) Is “Panel not connected” Does the LED of trackball message displayed in Main logic PCB of Operation unit flash on Alarm message area at (E63-700*) failure and off in red, blue or lower right of the display?
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair 5.3.2.7 Weak sensitivity of the radar echo Does the tune bar show not less than Readjust tune. 70%? 画面右上の TUNE バーは 70%以上か? Cannot see all range radar echo? Antenna unit failure Is the following setting properly? GAIN: Manual Maximum SEA: Manual Minimum...
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair MDC-5200/5500 Series 5.3.2.8 Data such as heading, speed, latitude/longitude cannot be received Is the NMEA input data Is the cable connection correct? Confirm connection right? MENU> MAINTENANCE> cable. Input/Output, Polarity BITE> SERIAL MONITOR Correct BAUDRATE.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair 5.3.2.9 AIS Is the AIS data “!AIVDM” displayed on serial Is the cable connection Confirm connection monitor? right? cable. MENU> MAINTENANCE> Input/Output, Polarity BITE> SERIAL MONITOR> Take measures Is the input signal level required to obtain right? nominal voltage.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair MDC-5200/5500 Series 5.3.2.10 Antenna unit failure 5.3.2.10.1 Antenna unit failure (RB806) +12V cable is short-circuited to frame. Does this status recover by removing X12 connector from SCAN PCB failure modulator PCB? Does this status recover by Shorted in antenna removing X11 connector from connection cable or Display...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair +250V cable is short-circuited to frame. Does this status recover by Antenna unit wiring failure removing X12 connector from or Display unit failure SCAN PCB? SCAN PCB failure Pulse width control failure Antenna unit wiring Is +24V at X12-1 pin of SCAN...
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair MDC-5200/5500 Series Failure of motor power or wiring in Is motor drive power +24V at X12-1 Antenna unit, or failure of Display pin normal? unit power Is motor brush length within Change motor brushes with new set. nominal value (at least 6 mm)? Motor failure Error message “Azimuth...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair No transmission Is transmitter high SCAN PCB failure voltage fuse blown? Check connecting cable Is +250 V at X11-1 pin of between Display unit and SCAN PCB normal? Antenna unit. Is there any abnormal sound from pulse SCAN PCB failure transformer?
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair MDC-5200/5500 Series Auto tuning inoperable Re-initialize auto tuning function. Is auto tuning function operating IF PCB failure normally? No radar picture is displayed. (No echo-receiving signal) Is “Error, Antenna, Magnetron Magnetron failure current” message displayed? Is MIC monitor terminal voltage MIC failure within +30 to +70 mV range?
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair Low gain Is error message “Antenna magnetron current abnormal.” Magnetron failure displayed on the display? SCAN PCB failure 0092655002-03 5-21...
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair MDC-5200/5500 Series 5.3.2.10.2 Antenna unit failure (RB807, RB808, RB809) +12V cable is short-circuited to frame. Does this status recover by RF module (RFM-100) removing P1 (J1) connector from failure modulator PCB? Does this status recover by Shorted in antenna removing P5 (J5) connector connection cable or...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair +250V cable is short-circuited to frame. Does this status recover by Antenna unit wiring failure removing P1 (J1) connector or Display unit failure from modulator PCB? Modulator PCB failure Pulse width control failure Modulator PCB or Display unit failure...
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair MDC-5200/5500 Series Is used brushless motor? Failure of motor power or wiring in Is motor drive power +24V Antenna unit, or failure of Display (between J2-8 and J1-8) normal? unit power Is motor drive power +53V at J3-1 Motor driver PCB failure pin normal? Motor failure...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair Error message “Azimuth abnormal.” is displayed. Go to “Antenna does not rotate.” Is motor rotating? (page 5-19) Is Motor control voltage Modulator PCB failure +53V (J3) of Modulator PCB normal? Brushless motor failure Error message “Head line signal abnormal.”...
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair MDC-5200/5500 Series No transmission Is transmitter TXHV fuse Modulator PCB failure blown? Check connecting cable Is +250 V at J1-1pin of between Display unit and modulator PCB normal? Antenna unit. Is there any abnormal Modulator PCB failure sound from pulse transformer?
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair Tuning meter failure Is tuning meter voltage of RF RF module (RFM-100) failure module J1-13 around +2 V? Confirm connection between RF module (RFM-100) J1 and modulator PCB. Auto tuning inoperable Re-initialize auto tuning function.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair MDC-5200/5500 Series Low gain Is error message “Antenna magnetron current abnormal.” Magnetron failure displayed on the display? RF module (RFM-100) failure 5-28 0092655002-03...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair 5.4 On board repair 5.4.1 Replacement of fuse The location of the fuses is on the back panel of Display unit. Fuse type and rating Application Type, dimension (mm) Fuse characteristic Rating Tubular (φ6.4 x 30) Main power...
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and on board repair MDC-5200/5500 Series 5.4.2 Replacement of Internal Battery The Display unit has a battery built-in. Battery is used only for an internal clock. When the battery runs low, the internal clock of the radar will not always work properly. Please exchange the internal battery.
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 6 Maintenance Chapter 6 Maintenance Warning: To prevent electric shock, be sure to turn off the radar system power before opening the cover of the antenna unit. For health safety reason, transmission is basically inhibited when antenna is not rotating. However when transmission is required for any reason without antenna rotation, following procedure is provided to do it.
Chapter 6 Maintenance MDC-5200/5500 Series 6.2 Regular service and cleaning up Periodic inspection and cleaning is essential to keep the radar system in the good working order for the life of the radar. 6.2.1 Monthly inspection (1) Check whether there is any dirt or soot on the radiating part of the Antenna unit. If any, wipe it with soft cloth soaked in water or soap detergent.
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 6 Maintenance Warning: To prevent electric shock, be sure to turn off the radar system power before opening the cover of the antenna unit. housing Internal structure of the antenna Motor Gently turn the screwdriver counter Brush clockwise to remove the motor brush.
Chapter 6 Maintenance MDC-5200/5500 Series 6.3 Method of exchanging the magnetron 6.3.1 Magnetron replacement (RB806) Pulse transformer Yellow wire Green wire Unsolder two wires E38-120X 1) Unsolder the yellow wire and green wire from the pulse transformer terminals. Corrugated tube Wire through hole 2) Pull out to wire through hole for wire, remove the corrugated tube.
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 6 Maintenance Non-magnetic screwdriver 3) Remove four screws by non-magnetic screwdriver. Caution: Use a non-magnetic screwdriver, because the contact of the metal tool with the magnetron will cause deterioration of its performance. 10mm : Remove the insulation sheath 10mm Yellow wire New magnetron...
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Chapter 6 Maintenance MDC-5200/5500 Series Non-magnetic screwdriver 5) Fasten four screws by non-magnetic screwdriver. Screw A, B: PWSM4X30B and washer (Quantity 2) Screw C, D: PWSM4X24B (Quantity2) Corrugated tube Wire through hole 6) Covered with a corrugated tube to the wire, put in the Wire through hole.
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 6 Maintenance Pulse transformer Yellow wire Green wire Unsolder two wires E38-120X 7) Solder the yellow wire and green wire to the pulse transformer terminals. 0092655002-03...
Chapter 6 Maintenance MDC-5200/5500 Series 6.3.2 Magnetron replacement (RB807, RB808) Shield cover Remove eight screws. 1) Remove the eight screws that secure the shield cover. Remove the shield cover from the PCB [E61-110X] or [E71-110X]. Magnetron MAF1565N Pulse transformer KCT-373 or MAF1562R 2) This picture is the view of the magnetron [MAF1565N] or [MAF1562R] and the pulse transformer [KCT-373]...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 6 Maintenance Remove four screws. Unsolder two wires. Yellow wire Terminal-6 Terminal-8 Green wire 3) Unsolder the yellow wire and green wire from the pulse transformer terminals. Remove the four screws that secure the magnetron. Remove the magnetron from the chassis. Terminal-6 Terminal-8 Four screw holes for mounting the magnetron.
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Chapter 6 Maintenance MDC-5200/5500 Series 10mm : Remove the insulation sheath New magnetron Yellow wire MAF1565N MAF1562R Green wire 50mm Yellow wire Green wire 60mm 5) Following above picture cut the excess wires from magnetron. Chassis 6) Attach new magnetron to chassis. 6-10 0092655002-03...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 6 Maintenance 7) Fasten four screws by non-magnetic screwdriver. Screw: PWSM 4x12B (Quantity 4) Use a non-magnetic screwdriver Caution: Use a non-magnetic screwdriver, because the contact of the metal tool with the magnetron will cause deterioration of its performance. 8) Solder the yellow wire and green wire to the pulse transformer Solder two wires.
Chapter 6 Maintenance MDC-5200/5500 Series 6.3.3 Magnetron replacement (RB809) Shield cover Remove six screws. 1) Remove the six screws that secure the shield cover. Remove the shield cover from the PCB [E62-110X]. Pulse transformer KCT-374 Magnetron M1568BS 2) This picture is the view of the magnetron [M1568BS] and the pulse transformer [KCT-374].
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 6 Maintenance Remove four screws. Unsolder two wires. Yellow wire Terminal-6 Terminal-8 Green wire 3) Unsolder the yellow wire and green wire from the pulse transformer terminals. Remove the four screws that secure the magnetron. Remove the magnetron from the chassis. Terminal-6 Terminal-8 Four screw holes for mounting the magnetron.
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Chapter 6 Maintenance MDC-5200/5500 Series 10mm : Remove the insulation sheath Yellow wire New magnetron M1568BS Green wire 60mm Green wire Yellow wire 70mm 5) Following above picture cut the excess wires from magnetron. Screw [PWSM 4x10B] Washer [2W4B] 6) Attach new magnetron to the chassis. 7) With magnetron in place on this side use screw [PWSM4x10B] and the washer [2W4B].
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 6 Maintenance 8) Fasten four screws by non-magnetic Use a non-magnetic screwdriver screwdriver. Screw: PWSM 4x12B (Quantity 2) PWSM 4x10B (Quantity 2) Washer: 2W4B (Quantity 2) Caution: Use a non-magnetic screwdriver, because the contact of the metal tool with the magnetron will cause deterioration of its performance.
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 7 Input/output data Chapter 7 Input/output data 7.1 Details of the data input format Check sum: All the data from $ to the check sum position * is calculated by exclusive-OR operation and used as checksum. Heading True heading and status $ -- THS, x.x, a*hh<CR><LF>...
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Chapter 7 Input/output data MDC-5200/5500 Series Recommended minimum specific GNSS data , , , , , a, $ -- RMC, hhmmss.ss, A, llll.ll, N/S, yyyyy.yy, E/W, a*hh<CR><LF> UTC of Not used Check sum position fix Longitude, E/W Navigation status S=Safe Latitude, N/S Mode indicator C=Caution...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 7 Input/output data Set and Drift Set and drift $ -- VDR, x.x, T, x.x, M, x.x, N*hh<CR><LF> Check sum Current speed, knots Direction, degrees magnetic Direction, degrees true Time and date Time and date $ -- ZDA, hhmmss.ss, xx, xx, xxxx, xx, xx*hh<CR><LF>...
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Chapter 7 Input/output data MDC-5200/5500 Series Global positioning system (GPS) fix data $ -- GGA, hhmmss.ss, llll.ll, N/S, yyyyy.yy, E/W, , , , , , , , *hh<CR><LF> Latitude Longitude Check sum UTC of position These field is not used. GPS quality indicator 1/2/3/4/5=Valid, 0/6/7/8=Invalid 0=Fix not invalid or invalid...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 7 Input/output data Alarm and alert handling Alert sentence $ -- ALF, x, x, x, hhmmss.ss, a, a, a, x.x, x.x, x.x, x, c---c *hh<CR><LF> aaa, Time of last Check sum change Alert text Escalation counter, 0 to 9 Sequential Revision counter, 1 to 99 message...
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Chapter 7 Input/output data MDC-5200/5500 Series Acknowledge alarm $ -- ACK, xxx *hh<CR><LF> Check sum Unique alarm number (identifier) at alarm source Heartbeat Heartbeat supervision sentence $ -- HBT, x.x, A, x*hh<CR><LF> Check sum Sequential sentence identifier Equipment status A=Yes, V=No Configured repeat interval AIS target and own ship information AIS VHF data-link message...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 7 Input/output data Waypoint Latitude/Longitude, ID Recommended minimum navigation information a, c--c, c--c, llll.ll, N/S, yyyyy.yy, E/W, $ -- RMB, A, x.x, x.x, x.x, x.x, A, a*hh<CR><LF> Status Not used Destination Not used Check sum A=Valid w aypoint longitude, Mode indicator V=Data Direction...
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Chapter 7 Input/output data MDC-5200/5500 Series Waypoint Bearing/Distance Recommended minimum navigation information $ -- RMB, A, x.x, a, c--c, c--c, llll.ll, N/S, yyyyy.yy, E/W, x.x, x.x, x.x, A, a*hh<CR><LF> Status Not used Destination Not used Check sum A=Valid w aypoint longitude, Mode indicator V=Data Direction...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 7 Input/output data Route Routes a, c--c, c--c, c--c, ..$ -- RTE, x.x, x.x, c--c *hh<CR><LF> Check sum w aypoint "n" identifier Additional w aypoint identifiers Waypoint identifire (FROM, TO) Route identifier Message mode C=complete route, all w aypoints W=w orking route, first listed w aypoint is "FROM"...
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Chapter 7 Input/output data MDC-5200/5500 Series Loran-C position (LOP) Geographic Position Loran-C $ -- GLC, xxxx, x.x, a, x.x, a, x.x, a, x.x, a, x.x, a, x.x, a *hh<CR><LF> Check sum Note*: Status These fields are not used. status* status* status* status* status* A=Valid B=Blink w arning...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 7 Input/output data 7.2 Details of TT tracking data output Data standard name: IEC61162-1 or IEC61162-2 Target data of the automatic tracking unit is provided via data connectors (J3, J5, J6) on the back panel. Tracked target data ! RATTD, hh, hh, x, s--s, x*hh<CR><LF>...
Chapter 7 Input/output data MDC-5200/5500 Series 7.3 Details of the radar data output Data standard name: IEC61162-1 or IEC61162-2 Own ship data and radar system data are provided via data connectors (J3, J5, J6) on the back panel. Radar system data Radar system data x.x, x.x, x.x, x.x, x.x, a, $ -- RSD, x.x, x.x, x.x, x.x, x.x, x.x,...
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MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 7 Input/output data Alarm Alert sentence $ -- ALF, x, x, x, hhmmss.ss, a, a, a, x.x, x.x, x.x, x, c---c *hh<CR><LF> aaa, Time of last Check sum change Alert text Escalation counter, 0 to 9 Cyclic alert list Sequential Revision counter, 1 to 99 message...
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Chapter 7 Input/output data MDC-5200/5500 Series Heartbeat Heartbeat supervision sentence $ -- HBT, x.x, A, x*hh<CR><LF> Check sum Sequential sentence identifier Equipment status A=Yes, V=No Configured repeat interval Activity information General event message $ -- EVE, hhmmss.ss, c--c, c--c*hh<CR><LF> Check sum Event description Tag code used for identification of source of event Event time...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 7 Input/output data 7.4 Interface specification 7.4.1 Serial data input/output specification Input connector: J3, J5 and J6 Connector used: BD-06PMMP-LC7001 Connector acceptable: BD-06BFFA-LL6001 Data connector pin assignment J3, J5 and J6 Signal name Data connector pin assignment number J3, J5 (Display unit upper view)
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 7 Input/output data 7.4.2.3 Buzzer output specification HY1Z-5V Max. switching voltage 30 V buzzer Max. current capacity (Resistive load) For external device Note: Buzzzer output contact will close in case of failure. buzzer 7.4.3 Serial data input/output specification (AIS) I/O connector AIS (J2) +Vcc Connector used: BD-08PMMP-LC7001...
Chapter 7 Input/output data MDC-5200/5500 Series 7.4.4 Radar input/output signal specification I/O connector: Inter-switch (J8) Data connector pin assignment C onnector used: BU-12PMMP-LC7001 Pin number Signal name Connector acceptable: BU-12BFFA-LL7001 VIDEO OUT TRIG OUT Inter-switch connector pin assignment AZIP OUT (Display unit upper view) SHF OUT VIDEO IN...
MDC-5200/5500 Series Chapter 7 Input/output data 7.4.5 Talker device code of the data output devices The device code displayed as talker is shown in the table below. Data output device Talker device code Displayed code Galileo positioning system Global positioning system (GPS) GPS (See below) Global positioning system (DGPS) DGPS (See below)
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