Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL KODEN ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD. COLOR RADAR 5278 UENOHARA, UENOHARA-MACHI,KITATSURU-GUN, YAMANASHI, 409-0112, JAPAN MDC-3560P/3510P TEL: +81 554 20 5865 FAX: +81 554 20 5880 http://www.koden-electronics.co.jp/ PRINTED IN JAPAN 93142002-02...
Page 4 No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, translated in any form by any means without the written permission of Koden Electronics Co., Ltd. The technical descriptions contained in this publication are subject to change without notice. KODEN assumes no responsibility for any errors, incidentals or consequential damages caused by misinterpretation of the descriptions contained in this publication.
Page 5 MDC-3560P/3510P Series PREFACE PREFACE SAFETY NOTICES OPERATOR SAFETY Watch for the rotating antenna: The radar antenna will start to rotate without notice. For your safety, keep away from the area in the vicinity of the radar antenna. Be aware of RF Radiation Hazard: The active radar antenna radiates powerful RF energy.
Page 6 Take care not to damage the ESDs (Electrostatic Sensitive Devices) due to static electricity from carpet and cloths. DISCLAIMER KODEN assumes no liability for any errors, omissions, damages, or accidents resulting from the interpretation of the supplied documentations. 93142002-00 Refer to Disclaimer in PREFACE...
Page 7 MDC-3560P/3510P Series PREFACE Various symbols used in this manual The following symbols are used in this manual. You are requested to be fully aware of the meaning of each symbol before carrying out inspection and maintenance on this radar system...
Page 8 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Scope of this manual This manual provides necessary information for installation, operation and maintenance of MDC-3560P/3510P radar systems. Organization of this manual This manual is divided into chapters for quick and easy finding of the information you require.
Page 9 MDC-3560P/3510P Series PREFACE Setting up after installation Chapter 5: BASIC OPERATION Introduction Control panel layout Controls Getting started Basic radar operations Chapter 6: USING THE MENU RADAR MENU for operating Radar, EPA and ATA CAL MENU for on-screen video contrast, functional parameter...
Page 10 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS CONTENTS Page No. Outline of the equipment ............. 1-1 Equipment category ............1-1 EMC compliance statement ..........1-1 System configuration............1-1 Software type name used ........... 1-2 93142002-02 Contents...
Page 11: Outline Of The Equipment
4 ft or 6 ft aerial, which is mounted on the transceiver unit of either 6 kW (For MDC-3560P) or 12 kW (For MDC-3510P) type. The 4 foot and 6 foot aerials are encapsulated in a water-sealed, durable plastic case. The transceiver unit is contained in a waterproof aluminum case.
Page 12: Software Type Name Used
RW701A-04 Aerial, 6-foot RW701A-06 Transceiver RB718AP (12 kW) Display Unit MRD-98P 1.5 Software type name used The MDC-3560P/3510P series of radar uses the following type of software: Software Type Application KM-D20 D Radar logic board KM-D07 B ATA (MRE-240) KM-751...
Page 13 LOG Signal CW-227-1.8M Power Supply (11-40 VDC) DC mains 21.6 – 41.6 VDC AC Power Cable Type: VV2D8-3M Length: 3 m AC/DC Rectifier AC mains Type PS-010 100/115/200/230 VAC Figure 1.1 System configuration of MDC-3560P / MDC-3510P series of radar 93142002-02...
Page 14 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 2 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED CHAPTER 2 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED CONTENTS Page No. Standard equipment list ............. 2-1 Spare parts list ..............2-2 Installation material list............2-2 Optional items ..............2-2 93142002-02 Contents...
Page 15: Standard Equipment List
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 2 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED CHAPTER 2 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED 2.1 Standard equipment list MDC-3560P Item name Type name Remark Weight/length Q’ty Aerial RW701A-04/06 4 ft / 6 ft 6 kg / 8 kg Transceiver unit RB717AP 6 kW 17 kg...
Page 16: Spare Parts List
Chapter 2 MDC-3560P/3510P Series EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED 2.2 Spare parts list MDC-3560P/3510P (Common use) Description Rating Remark Shape (Dimensions) Q’ty Fuse 15A (F-1065) Normal blow Tubular (φ6.3 x 32) Main power supply Fuse 10A (F-7161) Normal blow Motor power supply Tubular (φ 6.3 x 32) Fuse 0.3A (F-1065)
Page 17: Table Of Contents
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CONTENTS Page No. 3.1 Antenna specification............3-1 3.2 Display specification ............. 3-1 3.3 ATA Specification (Option)............. 3-2 3.4 Serial data and sentence used ..........3-2 3.5 Power Supply................ 3-3 3.6 Compass Safe Distance............3-3 3.7 Environmental specification ..........
Page 18: Antenna Specification
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 Antenna specification Aerial length 4 feet / 6 feet Peak power output 6 kW (For MDC-3560P) / 12 kW (for MD-3510P) Frequency 9410 +/- 30 MHz Beam width Horizontal / 1.2 Vertical Side lobes Within +/- 10 Better than –23dB...
Page 19: Ata Specification (Option)
Chapter 3 MDC-3560P/3510P Series TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (Display specification) ATA (Option) Display of acquire/track data of up to 10 targets and Guard Zone are available. Display of guard zone is also available (any alarm range, width and bearing can be set).
Page 20: Power Supply
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.5 Power Supply Mains Input Voltage: 24 VDC / 32 VDC Input Voltage Tolerance: 21.6 VDC – 41.6 VDC (24 V/32 V, -10%, +30%) Input Power: 130 W nominal at 24 VDC Transient Protection: To the requirements of IEC 60945 3 Edition.
Page 21: Mechanical Specification
Chapter 3 MDC-3560P/3510P Series TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.8 Mechanical specification Dimensions: W (Width) x Depth x Height, Unit in mm Weight: Unit in kg Antenna: 322 x 390 x 450, 23 kg (for 4ft system), 25 kg (for 6ft system), Aerial Swing circle:...
Page 22 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 4 INSTALLATION CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION CONTENTS Page No. Installation considerations ………….……………………….….. . 4-1 Unpacking each component of the system ………………..…... 4-1 Inspection of each component unit and accessories ….……. .. 4-1 Siting the units ……………………………………………….…..4-1 4.4.1 Antenna Unit ……………………………………………………….………..
Page 23: Installation Considerations
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 4 INSTALLATION CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION 4.1 Installation considerations General Qualified personnel should perform the installation of the MDC-3560/3510 series. The installation comprises the following operations. (1) Unpacking each component of the system. (2) Inspection of the exterior of each component unit and accessory.
Page 24: Display Unit
Chapter 4 MDC-3560P/3510P Series INSTALLATION (4) The antenna unit should be positioned forward of large structure and exhaust stacks, to avoid causing blind sectors on the radar screen as well as contamination from engine exhaust on the radar antenna aperture.
Page 25: Installation Procedure
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 4 INSTALLATION 4.6 Installation procedure 4.6.1 Installing the Transceiver Unit When mounting the unit, position the transceiver unit as shown, so that a notched part of the transceiver base is directed towards the aft. This arrangement simplifies cable fitting and servicing.
Page 26: Fitting The Aerial
Chapter 4 MDC-3560P/3510P Series INSTALLATION 4.6.2 Fitting the Aerial (1) Remove the protection cap on the outlet of the rotating base. (2) Fit the aerial on to the rotating base. Orient the aerial front face (the company logo printed on it) to the direction to which two arrow-marks on the rotating base point.
Page 27: Connecting The Cable
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 4 INSTALLATION 4.6.3 Connecting the cable (1) Remove the front and rear covers by loosening fixing bolts (4 bolts each). (2) Remove the transceiver unit by removing two fixing bolts. Make sure the magnetron fitted on the transceiver does not attract any magnetizing material.
Page 28: Installing The Display Unit
Chapter 4 MDC-3560P/3510P Series INSTALLATION ANTENNA UNIT DISPLAY UNIT Description Color Color Description +250V Violet Violet +250V Blue +24V Yellow Orange(Larger) +12V +40V Red(Larger) Yellow +40V Yellow (Larger) Braid DATA-RTN +40V-RTN Green (Larger) Red (Coax) DATA +40V-RTN Blue (Larger) Brown (Coax)
Page 29: Connecting The Cable To The Display Unit
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 4 INSTALLATION 4.6.5 Connecting the cable to the Display Unit Connect the antenna cable, power cable and the data cable to the designated sockets as shown in Figure 4.6. Pin assignment on Data Connector (Top view) Gyro/Log Connections...
Page 30: Setting Up After Installation
Chapter 4 MDC-3560P/3510P Series INSTALLATION 4.7 Setting up after installation A few set ups are required after installation. Before carrying out the setting up procedures, check the following items in order to make sure the equipment operates in normal manner: (1) Check that the ship’s power supply is properly rated to operate the radar system.
Page 31: Ship's Heading Setup
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 4 INSTALLATION 4.7.2 Ship’s heading set up CAL MENU: HDG Adjusts the bearing of the radar picture shown on the screen. First, take an optical bearing of a stationary target located within a viewable range using a standard magnetic compass on the ship.
Page 32 Chapter 4 MDC-3560P/3510P Series INSTALLATION Example of Performance Monitor Bar Graph is shown below, which is applicable to the RX, TX and SYSTEM bar graphs. When calibrated (Unit in dB) If degraded by –10 dB Figure 4.8 Bar graph display shown for Performance Monitor...
Page 33 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 4 INSTALLATION APPENDIX 1 Installation of the ATA module, MRE-240 The ATA module MRE-240 can be installed inside the display unit. Follow the instructions described below. (1) Attach the ATA module MRE-240 to the lower right side of the display unit, using the four 3 mm fixing screws, prepared in the MRE-240 kit.
Page 34 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 5 BASIC OPERATION CHAPTER 5 BASIC OPERATION CONTENTS Page No. INTRODUCTION …………………………………………..5-1 CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT ……………………………..5-1 OPERATING CONTROLS ………………………………..5-1 GETTING STARTED ……………………………………..5-7 BASIC RADAR OPERATIONS ………………..………… ... 5-8 5.5.1 Range scale selection ..............5-8 5.5.2...
Page 35: Introduction
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 5 BASIC OPERATION CHAPTER 5 BASIC OPERATION 5.1 INTRODUCTION In this chapter, all necessary operating instructions are given from getting started to turning off the system. The following panel layout illustration will give you an idea what sort of key switches and controls are available as well as their brief functional descriptions.
Page 36 Chapter 5 MDC-3560P/3510P Series BASIC OPERATION SWITCHES AND CONTROLS POWER switch POWER The POWER key switch turns on and off the mains supply to the radar system. STBY/TX switch PULSE When the system goes into standby mode after 3 minutes...
Page 37 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 5 BASIC OPERATION GAIN control The GAIN control is used to vary the receiver gain. Turning the GAIN GAIN control CW increases the receiver gain, and CCW decreases the gain. By pressing the control knob in, the automatic gain control will come into effect.
Page 38 Chapter 5 MDC-3560P/3510P Series BASIC OPERATION To select the second EBL, press and hold the HL OFF key and press the EBL ON/OFF key. To erase the second EBL, furthpress and hold the HL OFF key and press the EBL ON/OFF key. To select the Parallel Index line, refer to Para.
Page 39 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 5 BASIC OPERATION OFFCENTER key The OFFCENTER key is used to offset the picture to an assigned point determined by the cross cursor. First, move the cross cursor CENTER with Joystick to the point where the picture is to be offset. Second, press the OFF CENTER key.
Page 40 Chapter 5 MDC-3560P/3510P Series BASIC OPERATION OFFSET key The OFFSET key is used to set the EBL 1 and VRM 1 off-centered OFFSET on the screen. Every press of the key toggles the EBL 1 and VRM 1 off-centered and centered.
Page 41: Getting Started
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 5 BASIC OPERATION HL OFF Key The HL OFF key is used to momentarily remove the Heading Line from the screen. When the key is pressed and held, the Heading Line will be removed and, when released it appears again.
Page 42: Basic Radar Operations
Chapter 5 MDC-3560P/3510P Series BASIC OPERATION 5.5 BASIC RADAR OPERATIONS Basic radar controls can be set up using dedicated keys and controls on the control panel. These include the following items: Range scale selection Pulse selection Gain control Anti-clutter SEA...
Page 43 000.0 -. - TCPA 000.0 0.000 nm 000.0 000.0 Figure 5.2 MDC-3560P/3510P On-screen information Descriptions No. Descriptions Tuning bar graph & tuning mode display VRM (No.1/No.2) distance data Screen & EBL/VRM offsets display 12 Parallel Index Line interval Guard zone position (Range/Bearing)
Page 44: Gain Control
Chapter 5 MDC-3560P/3510P Series BASIC OPERATION Table 5.1 Range vs Transmission Pulse Length RANGE (NM) Pulse code Pulse length 0.08 us 0.08 us 0.08 us 0.08 us 0.25 us 0.08 us 0.25 us 0.25 us 0.5 us 0.25 us 0.5 us 0.5 us...
Page 45: Anti-Clutter Rain Control
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 5 BASIC OPERATION anti-clutter sea control is defaulted to manual mode. To set the auto Anti-clutter mode, press the top end of the SEA control. The receiver gain will be automatically set and the manual SEA clutter control will accordingly become inactive. The first press introduces the Harbor STC that provides a preset Anti-clutter sea effect, optimized for narrow areas.
Page 46: Range Measurement Using Range Rings
Chapter 5 MDC-3560P/3510P Series BASIC OPERATION (2) Use the same step as step (2) and (3) in the 1 EBL operation. (3) To switch the active EBL to another, press the EBL ON/OFF key. (4) To erase the second EBL, press and hold the HL OFF key then press the EBL ON/OFF key.
Page 47: Picture Off-Centering
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 5 BASIC OPERATION The cursor position Target 2 data is shown here Target 2 EBL 1 EBL 1 VRM 1 CURSOR REL 110.0 2.000 NM VRM 1 Target 1 Target 1 VRM 1 EBL 1 REL 20.0 3.00...
Page 48 Chapter 5 MDC-3560P/3510P Series BASIC OPERATION 000.0 REL Head Up, Relative Motion (H UP RM) Ship’s position and heading line are always fixed to the screen center and 0 degree of the bearing scale, respectively. Bearings of the objects read on the screen are relative to ship’s heading.
Page 49: Setting The Guard Zone Alarm
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 5 BASIC OPERATION 5.5.14 Setting the Guard Zone The Guard Zone Alarm warns the operator a target has entered the preset alarm zone. When the target stays in the zone for more than 8 seconds, the ALARM sign will flicker and an audio alarm sounds.
Page 50: Control Panel Brilliance
Chapter 5 MDC-3560P/3510P Series BASIC OPERATION Guard Zone Bearing of Guard Zone Display Window The Guard Zone width The bearing and the distance Guard Zone will be shown here. [Enlarged Alarm 0.4 NM 000.0 The Guard Zone depth EBL for setting the...
Page 51 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 5 BASIC OPERATION Each press of the DATA DISP key changes the contents of the navigation display in the following sequence. OFF: The navigation display is turned off. VTG: Own ship’s bearing and speed. LOP: Own ship’s position in the LOP (Lane of Position) coordinate.
Page 52: Appendix 1 Interpretation Of Radar Images
Chapter 5 MDC-3560P/3510P Series BASIC OPERATION APPENDIX 1: Interpretation of Radar Images actors that affect the radar detection range Radar Horizon The radar uses microwave energy that travels in a straight line like light. Light is reflected towards the surface of the earth...
Page 53 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 5 BASIC OPERATION Picture resolution The picture resolution depends on the bearing and range discriminations that are solely determined by the antenna horizontal beam width and the transmission pulse length. These factors are defined in the following explanations and illustrations.
Page 54 Chapter 5 MDC-3560P/3510P Series BASIC OPERATION Reading the radar images The following pictures illustrate how the radar picture is constituted from an actual situation around your own ship. Picture on the screen Actual view Buoy No.2 Echo of a small boat...
Page 55 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 5 BASIC OPERATION (2) False echo caused by multiple echoes True echo When a boat passes near a large boat, radio waves are repeatedly reflected between own boat and the Target boat nearby, causing several echoes at regular...
Page 56: Appendix 2 Receiving The Radar Beacons And Sarts
Chapter 5 MDC-3560P/3510P Series BASIC OPERATION APPENDIX 2: Receiving the Radar Beacons and SART The X-band radar system is required to be capable of receiving signals emitted from a Radar Beacon and a SART (Search and Rescue Transponder). To receive those signals by the radar system, use the following procedures.
Page 57 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 5 BASIC OPERATION 1 nm or more beyond Within 1 nm of the SART position the SART position Beam width of the radar signal received SART position Slow sweep signal SART position Current position Fast sweep signal...
Page 58 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 6 USING THE MENU CHAPTER 6 USING THE MENU CONTENTS Page No. [Common key operation] ……..………………………………………… 6-1 RADAR MENU................ 6-1 [Screen Setup] 6.1.1 TRAILS (Trails) ..................6-1 6.1.2 IR (Interference Rejection)..............6-2 6.1.3 ENH (Picture Enhancement) ...............6-2 6.1.4 RR (Range Rings) ................6-2 6.1.5...
Page 59 Chapter 6 MDC-3560P/3510P Series USING THE MENU Page No. 6.1.16.3 The EPA plotting on the screen............6-9 6.1.16.4 Alarm display ..................6-9 6.1.16.5 Explanation of the EPA wordings ............6-9 6.1.16.6 VECT TIME (Selecting the Vector Time) ..........6-10 6.1.16.7 The EPA symbols used ..............
Page 60 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 6 USING THE MENU Page No. 6.2.11 MANUAL SEA (Manual STC Preset) ..........6-20 6.2.12 HARBOR SEA (Harbor Mode STC Preset) ........6-20 6.2.13 AUTO RAIN (Auto FTC preset) ............6-20 6.2.14 TUNE CAL AUTO (Auto Tune Preset) ..........6-20 6.2.15 TUNE CAL MANUAL (Manual Tune Preset)........6-21...
Page 61: [Common Key Operation]
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 6 USING THE MENU CHAPTER 6 USING THE MENU [Common key operation] All menu-driven functions can be selected by the same key sequence. In the menu, there are two main menus available such as RADAR and CAL(Calibration). The RADAR menu provides operational sub menus, used in operating the radar system.
Page 62: Ir (Interference Rejection)
Chapter 6 MDC-3560P/3510P Series USING THE MENU 6.1.2 IR (Interference Rejection) This menu is used to reduce the interference from other radar transmissions or other random radio transmissions. The selections are OFF, 1, 2, 3 and 4 and can be...
Page 63: Reset (Picture Reset In Tm Mode)
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 6 USING THE MENU 6.1.7 RESET (Picture reset in TM mode) The radar picture is automatically reset to the point assigned in the SYSTEM SET UP menu when the origin of the picture goes beyond 66% circle of the screen radius. The picture can also be reset to the point anytime you use the MANUAL reset function explained later.
Page 64: Vrm Unit (Vrm Measuring Unit)
Chapter 6 MDC-3560P/3510P Series USING THE MENU 6.1.8 VRM UNIT (VRM Measuring Unit) This function is used to select the measuring unit of VRM. Pressing the Joystick to the left selects NM (Nautical Mile) and to the right selects KM (Kilo meter) 6.1.9 DAY/NIGHT (Screen color)
Page 65: Log (Selecting The Speed Log Data Format)
MANUAL, PARALLE or SERIAL, by pressing the Joystick right. SERIAL The speed data sent in the serial data format, selectable from the following sentences, NMEA-0182, NMEA-0183 or KODEN-717. PARALLEL Both electronic and dry contact signals are accepted. For interface requirements, refer to “Interface requirements”...
Page 66: Cursor (Displaying The Cross Cursor Data In Dir/Dist Or Lat/Lon)
Chapter 6 MDC-3560P/3510P Series USING THE MENU Select the VBW sentence to input the speed over ground. Select the VDR sentence to input Set & DRIFT signal to compensate for the ship’s speed fed from the Log speed sensor. Apply a tidal drift correction to the speed log signal by entering the SET &...
Page 67: Epa And Ata Functions
USING THE MENU EPA and ATA functions In MDC-3560P/3510P radar series, the Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) function is installed as standard while the Automatic Tracking Aid (ATA) unit is an optional item. To use the ATA function the ATA unit must be installed inside the display unit by the procedure stated in Chapter 4, APPENDIX 1.
Page 68: Cpa And Tcpa
Chapter 6 MDC-3560P/3510P Series USING THE MENU (4) After 30 seconds or more since the target has been acquired, plot the target again as a second plot by placing the cross cursor on it and pressing the ACQ key. A vector will be developed and the relevant data will be shown on the right side of the screen.
Page 69: The Epa Plotting On The Screen
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 6 USING THE MENU 6.1.16.3 The EPA plotting on the screen The EPA data is displayed for 10 minutes on the screen. Up to 5 plots are available. When the 6 plot is entered, the plot 1 will be deleted automatically.
Page 70: Vect Time (Selecting The Vector Time)
Chapter 6 MDC-3560P/3510P Series USING THE MENU TCPA (Time to CPA): The time required for a target reaching CPA. CRS (Course): The course of a target plotted is shown. The course can be switched to true or relative by pressing the TRUE/REL key.
Page 71: The Epa Symbols Used
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 6 USING THE MENU (2) Press the Joystick to the right to select the vector time. The vector time can be selected from 30 sec, 1, 3, 6, 12, 30, min and OFF. (3) Press the ENT key again to fix the selection.
Page 72: Warning Limit (Setting The Warning Limit Of Cpa And Tcpa)
Chapter 6 MDC-3560P/3510P Series USING THE MENU 6.1.16.8 WARNING LIMIT (Setting the warning limit of CPA and TCPA) This function is used to set up the limit at which the warning alarm for CPA and TCPA is activated. Use the following procedure for set up.
Page 73: Using Ata
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 6 USING THE MENU [Operating ATA] 6.1.17 Using ATA The ATA (Automatic Tracking Aid) unit is an optional PC Board that can be installed into the display unit. Using this function, up to ten targets can be manually acquired and tracked automatically.
Page 74: The Ata Functions Available
Chapter 6 MDC-3560P/3510P Series USING THE MENU 6.1.17.2 The ATA functions available The ATA system provides the following functions and display on the screen. (1) Symbols: Acquisition symbols and Warning symbols (2) Target acquisition (3) Target data display (4) Changing the vector length...
Page 75: Warning Limit (Setting The Warning Limit Of Cpa And Tcpa)
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 6 USING THE MENU This symbol appears when a target tracking becomes stable with its target number assigned. The target data is shown in the right side of the screen. Warning symbols The following symbols are used in the EPA functions to notify the operator of a high-risk target or invalid plotting.
Page 76: Setting The Guard Zone
Chapter 6 MDC-3560P/3510P Series USING THE MENU 6.1.17.7 Setting the Guard Zone The Guard Zone Alarm warns the operator an entry of a target to a preset alarm zone. When the target enters the zone, a flashing equilateral triangle with its apex down is shown to mark the target.
Page 77: Ata Test Mode
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 6 USING THE MENU Bearing of Guard Zone The Guard Zone width Display Window A target marked with the The bearing and entry mark (Flashing) distance Guard Zone are shown here. [Enlarged] 0.4 NM The Guard Zone 000.0...
Page 78: Cal Menu
Chapter 6 MDC-3560P/3510P Series USING THE MENU To perform the ATA test function, use the following procedures: (1) Select the RADAR MENU screen and then highlight ATA TEST MODE. (2) Press the ENT key to set the selection ready status and select ON.
Page 79: Delay (Transmission Delay Time)
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 6 USING THE MENU 6.2.5 DELAY (Transmission Delay Time) (The description in this section is also given in Para 4.7.1 “Transmission timing”) Adjusts the transmission delay time in order to match the timing of radar transmission to the start of the radar sweep. In practice, the Figure 4.7 in Chapter 4 illustrates the result of the setting, whether it is properly adjusted or not.
Page 80: Manual Gain (Manual Gain Preset)
Chapter 6 MDC-3560P/3510P Series USING THE MENU constant optimized receiver gain even if the amount of video presentation and climatic condition change. Select a desired level by the Joystick and press the ENTER key to fix the entry. 6.2.9 MANUAL AGAIN (Manual Gain Preset) This soft key is used to preset the receiver gain level in manual mode.
Page 81: Tune Cal Manual (Manual Tune Preset)
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 6 USING THE MENU and press the ENT key. (3) Press the Joystick either the right or left until the largest video is shown. (4) Press the ENT key to fix the setting. 6.2.15 TUNE CAL MANUAL (Manual Tune Preset) In case you need to make manual tuning, carry out the following procedure.
Page 82: Pm Tune (Performance Monitor Tuning)
Chapter 6 MDC-3560P/3510P Series USING THE MENU When calibrated (Unit in dB) When degraded by -10 dB Figure 6.9 Examples of the Performance Monitor Bar Graph 6.2.17 PM TUNE (Performance Monitor Tuning) The calibration of the performance monitor must be made when the radar set is first installed, or either the magnetron or the receiver front-end module (MIC, or Microwave Integrated Circuit) is replaced in the course of repair.
Page 83: [Alarm]
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 6 USING THE MENU [ALARM]) 6.2.19 ALARM TEST (Testing the alarm function) This function is used to verify that the alarm function is in normal order. Carry out the following operation to perform this function. (1) Highlight the OFF sign shown right of the words ALARM TEST.
Page 84: System Setup Menu (Setting Up Functional Parameters)
Chapter 6 MDC-3560P/3510P Series USING THE MENU 6.3 SYSTEM SETUP MENU (Setting up functional parameters) To activate the SYSTEM SETUP MENU, turn off the radar first. Then press and hold the ENT key and press the POWER key. The following SYSTEM SETUP MENU will appear with default values shown.
Page 85: Serial Format
This menu is used to select the type of incoming serial signal sent from external equipment. The following signal formats can be selected: IEC61162-1 (NMEA-0183 Ver. 2.3), NMEA-0182 and KODEN-717. 6.3.4 TRAIL MODE This menu is used to select the type of trail presentations. The following trail types can be selected: PAINT: The ship’s trail is displayed for the time specified by the operator.
Page 86: Alarm Buzzer Freq
Chapter 6 MDC-3560P/3510P Series USING THE MENU 6.3.9 ALARM BUZZER FREQ. This menu is used to set up the alarm buzzer frequency. The frequency can be selected among the frequencies ranging from 100 Hz to 9999 Hz. 6.3.10 ALARM OPEARATION MODE This menu is used to set up the alarm zone shape.
Page 87 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 7 GRAPHIC DISPLAYS CHAPTER 7 GRAPHIC DISPLAYS CONTENTS Page No. Entering Graphic Mode............7-1 Selecting the Graphic Display / DISPLAY ITEM SELECT MENU ..........7-2 7.2.1 Selecting each item ................7-2 7.2.2 NAVLINE....................7-3 7.2.3 MAP......................7-3 Registering or modifying the NAVLINE data / NAVLINE DATA INPUT MENU..........
Page 88: Entering Graphic Mode
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 7 GRAPHIC DISPLAYS CHAPTER 7 GRAPHIC DISPLAYS The RA73P/74P series has a graphic mode in addition to the normal radar display to assist in navigation. The available graphics are NAVLINE (Navigation Line), MAP (Map) and 10 kinds of marks. The map is constituted by a set of Coastlines.
Page 89: Selecting The Graphic Display / Display Item Select Menu
Chapter 7 MDC-3560P/3510P Series GRAPHIC DISPLAYS NOTE: To use the graphic function, you need to enter the position data from external Electronic Position Fix System (EPFS). 7.2 Selecting the Graphic Display / DISPLAY ITEM SELECT MENU This menu shows the status of the current settings on all available graphic display items.
Page 90: Navline
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 7 GRAPHIC DISPLAYS 7.2.2 NAVLINE The NAVLINE is a graphic display that shows a course or course separation zone on the radar screen. Up to 10 pairs of data can be registered (Registration number: 0 to 9) For registration of NAVLINE, refer to “7.3.1 Registering or modifying the NAVLINE data”...
Page 91: Registering Or Modifying The Navline Data / Navline Data Input Menu
Chapter 7 MDC-3560P/3510P Series GRAPHIC DISPLAYS COAST LINE No.0 MAP No.0 COAST LINE No.3 MAP No.1 MARK Figure 7.3 Structure of the Map 7.3 Registering or modifying the NAVLINE data / NAV LINE DATA INPUT MENU To use this function, carry out the following procedures: (1) Select the NAVLINE INPUT MENU.
Page 92: Registering Or Modifying The Map Data / Coast Line Input Menu
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 7 GRAPHIC DISPLAYS the part for correction and repeat step (7) and after. Press the ENT key to fix the entry. The blinking alphanumeric data will become stationary. To continue the registration, repeat the step (5) and after.
Page 93: Registering Or Modifying The Mark Data / Mark Input Menu
Chapter 7 MDC-3560P/3510P Series GRAPHIC DISPLAYS stationary. (11) To continue the entry of position data for other position numbers or change the data, repeat the step (8) and after. 7.3.2 Registering or modifying the MARK data / MARK INPUT MENU Select the MARK INPUT menu.
Page 94 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 7 GRAPHIC DISPLAYS Table 7.5 MARKS USED IN THE MAP Mark shape Applicable objects Light Lighthouse, Aeronautical light, Light beacon, etc. Buoy Large mooring buoy Radio and/or radar station Dry rock Awash rock Reef, submerged rock, etc.
Page 95 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING CHAPTER 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING CONTENTS PageNo. Information required for service .......... 8-1 Self diagnosis functions provided........8-1 8.2.1 Alarm messages.................8-1 8.2.2 Status indicators .................8-2 Trouble shooting..............8-3 8.3.1 First-line faultfinding ................8-3...
Page 96: Information Required For Service
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING CHAPTER 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING This chapter covers simplified fault locating procedures to enable faulty areas to be identified on your vessel. 8.1 Information required for service Please advise the following details: (1) Name of vessel, Satcom number if available.
Page 97: Status Indicators
Chapter 8 MDC-3560P/3510P Series TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING (Alarm messages) Alarm messages Faults detected RADAR VIDEO ABNORMAL Video signal sent from the transceiver unit is erratic or not present at all. GYRO HDG XXX No bearing data is applied to the display unit.
Page 98: Trouble Shooting
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING 8.3 Trouble shooting This section provides information required to fix or diagnose the faulty part in RA73P/74P radar systems. 8.3.1 First-line faultfinding Use the following tables that show brief diagnosis schedule to assist first-line servicing on board the ship.
Page 99: Faultfinding Chart
Chapter 8 MDC-3560P/3510P Series TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING Description of faults Possible cause of failures Corrective measures Aerial does not rotate 1. Motor fuse is blown. 1. Replace the aerial fuse 2. Turning motor is not powered. with new one.
Page 100 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING 2. No response Ｎ Is Main Fuse F1 normal Replace the fuse Is the fuse rating correct? (not blown)? Is the polarity of power Ｎ Correct the polarity supply line correct?
Page 101 Chapter 8 MDC-3560P/3510P Series TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING 3. No display Ｎ Is the BRILL control Turn the BRIIL control fully rotated CW? fully CW Is the CRT Neck PCB Is the CRT heater Ｎ Reset the CRT Neck...
Page 102 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING Antenna does not respond Is the error message “ANTENNA Main Logic PCB is faulty RESPONSE” shown on the screen? Disconnect Antenna Ｎ Is +12V on J603-4 pin Power Supply PCB is...
Page 103 Chapter 8 MDC-3560P/3510P Series TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING 5. Faulty radar picture Is background noise error message present at Gain max “RADAR VIDEO Go to “9. Antenna faults, position? ABNORMAL” shown? Radar echo abnormal” Ｎ Main logic board is faulty Is the radar echo displayed? Go to “9.
Page 104 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING 6. Interface (1) Gyro Interface Ｎ Is the fuse F4 normal Is the fuse rating Replace the fuse (not blown)? correct? power supply Ｎ polarity correct? Correct the polarity Power Supply PCB in the Gyro...
Page 105 Chapter 8 MDC-3560P/3510P Series TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING (2) LOG Interface ＮＮ Is the fuse F4 normal Replace fuse with Is the fuse rating correct? (not blown)? properly rated fuse Ｙ Is the polarity of ship’s Ｎ...
Page 106 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING (3) IEC 61162-1 Interface Is the serial data (IEC 61162-1) properly Ｎ signal polarity Correct the polarity received via DATA 1 and correct? DATA 2 connector and displayed? Is the input signal level at the...
Page 107 Chapter 8 MDC-3560P/3510P Series TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING 7. Panel Are the following connections in Main Logic PCB correct? Ｎ Does the radar turn off? 1) J706 and Power Supply Correct faulty connections 2) J705 and Panel PCB...
Page 108 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING 8. Others The display synchronization is unstable. Are the following sync signals present at J708-8 and 9 in Main Logic PCB. [J708-8] [J708-9] Main Logic PCB is faulty 32.9 µs 4.8 µs...
Page 109 Chapter 8 MDC-3560P/3510P Series TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING +300 V line is shorted Disconnect from Internal wiring in the Antenna Modulator PCB. Is the fault unit or Display unit is faulty removed? Modulator PCB is faulty Pulse selection...
Page 110 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING ○ Internal wirings Ｎ Is the motor power supply voltage Antenna unit Power (12V) present on J4-5 and J4-4? Supply in the Display unit is faulty Is the degree of motor brush Ｎ...
Page 111 Chapter 8 MDC-3560P/3510P Series TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING No transmit Ｎ Is the Mod-HT fuse F3 Modulator PCB is faulty normal (not blown)? Ｙ +250 J2-1 Check for cable connection (Modulator PCB) normal? between antenna and display Waveform on TP2...
Page 112 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING Tuning meter is faulty Is the tuning voltage on J1-3 Ｎ IF PCB is faulty (IF PCB) about 2 V? Check for the cable connection between (J1) Modulator PCB Automatic...
Page 113 Chapter 8 MDC-3560P/3510P Series TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING Poor sensitivity error message “MAGNETRON CURRENT The magnetron is faulty ABNORMAL” shown? Is the LNFE monitor voltage in LNFE module is faulty the following range? 30 – 70 mV IF PCB is faulty...
Page 114: On Board Servicing
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING 8.4 On board servicing 8.4.1 Replacing the fuses There are three fuses provided on the rear panel of the display unit. Details are as follows Fuse type and ratings Fuse name...
Page 115 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 9 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE CONTENTS Page No. Periodic inspection and cleaning......... 9-1 9.1.1 Monthly check ..................9-1 9.1.2 Yearly check ..................9-1 Contents 93142002-00...
Page 116 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 9 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 9 MAINTENANCE 9.1 Periodic inspections and cleaning Periodic inspection and cleaning is essential to allow the radar set to work in good order for a long period of time. 9.1.1 Monthly Check (1) Check the antenna radiation surface for stains due to dirt soot. Wipe off the surface using a soft cloth soaked with fresh water or soapsuds.
Page 117 Chapter 9 MDC-3560P/3510P Series MAINTENANCE Antenna housing unit Gently turn screwdriver counter clockwise to remove the motor brush. Figure 9.2 Replacing the motor brushes 93142002-00...
Page 118 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 10 TECHNICAL REFERENCES CHAPTER 10 TECHNICAL REFERENCES CONTENTS Page No. 10.1 Serial input data sentence detail ......10-1 10.2 Tracking data output sentence detail...... 10-4 10.3 Interface requirements ........... 10-4 10.3.1 Input requirements...............10-4 10.3.2 Data input/output serial line ..........10-5 10.3.3...
Page 119: Serial Input Data Sentence Detail
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 10 TECHNICAL REFERENCES 10.1 Serial input data sentence detail Sentence name: IEC 61162-1 Descriptions (1) Data priority Data such as waypoint display, own ship’s position and the speed against water are available from two different sentences in IEC 61162-1. These data are prioritized as...
Page 120 Chapter 10 MDC-3560P/3510P Series TECHNICAL REFERENCE Geographic Position, Loran C $ - - GLC, , , , , a *hh <CR><LF> Sentence Checksum format Talker Mode indicator device This field is not used Start of sentence These fields are valid as far as the data are entered in 2 out of 5 TD fields;...
Page 121 MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 10 TECHNICAL REFERENCES Dual Ground/Water Speed $ - - VBW, xx.x, , , xx.x, xx.x, A, , , , , *hh <CR><LF> Checksum Sentence These fields are not used format A: Valid data Talker Traverse ground speed (Knots)
Page 122: Tracking Data Output Sentence Detail
Chapter 10 MDC-3560P/3510P Series TECHNICAL REFERENCE 10.2 Tracking data output sentence detail Sentence name: IEC 61162-1 The ATA data can be output to an external unit via the data connector labeled “DATA 1” on the display rear panel. Tracked Target Message $ RA TTM, x, x.x, xxx, T, xx.x, xxx.x, T, x.x, x.x, N, xxxx, a, , , M, *hh <CR><LF>...
Page 123: Data Input/Output Serial Line
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 10 TECHNICAL REFERENCES 10.3.2 Data input/output serial line Port name: DATA 1 +Vcc The connector used: Type 1006 (Nissin) A Data Input Serial Data input (listener side): TLP113 The IEC 61162-1 standard signal can be received. B Data Input...
Page 124: External Monitor Signal Interface
Chapter 10 MDC-3560P/3510P Series TECHNICAL REFERENCE 10.3.4 External monitor signal interface Port name : Option connector The connector used : Type 1008(Nissin) Pin assignment of the connector is as follows: Pin No. Signal name External CRT connector (Top View) The signal specifications are as follows:...
Page 125: Talker Identifier Accepted
MDC-3560P/3510P Series Chapter 10 TECHNICAL REFERENCES 10.3.5 Talker identifier accepted The MDC-3560/3510 series of radar accepts the following talker identifiers applied from external equipment. Talker device Talker identifier Display Decca navigator Global positioning system GPS) GPS (See NOTE) Differential GPS receiver (DGPS)

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