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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..............1 Welcome to Nobeltec ............1 What is InSight Radar 2 (IR2)? ...........1 System Configurations ............2 Minimum System Requirements ........2 Recommended System Requirements ......2 InSight Radar Sample Installations ........3 Installation at a Glance ............6 Getting Ready ..............7 Inspections of the delivered goods ........7...
  • Page 4 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide The PC Connection ............. 31 Determining Desired Box Connection type .......31 Installing Nobeltec Software ..........32 Connecting Options ............33 Option #1: Connecting IR2 directly to a PC ....33 Option #2: Connecting IR2 to an existing network ..34 Connecting IR2 directly to a PC ........36...
  • Page 5 Portions © 2004 Koden Electronics Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, translated in any form by any means without the written permission of Nobeltec and/or Koden Electronics Co., Ltd. The technical descriptions contained in this publication are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    What is InSight Radar 2 (IR2)? IR2 is Nobeltec’s radar solution. It includes a special radar that transmits digital data through a converter box into a PC ready digital format. It also includes a special version of Nobeltec’s navigation software designed to work with this digital radar...

  • Page 8: System Configurations

    System Configurations IR2 communicates with a proprietary protocol through standard PC networking devices. The Nobeltec line of products takes advantage of all the power of the PC turning a standard or more ruggedized PC into the world’s most powerful navigation platform.

  • Page 9: Insight Radar Sample Installations

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Introduction InSight Radar Sample Installations IR2 with Single Computer Note: Dashed Boxes indicate user supplied options Notes for this system: System must have either a combo GPS heading sensor or a separate digital compass.
  • Page 10 Radar. (Requires a separate network connection on the PC from the radar.) Maximum of seven (7) monitors per PC. Nobeltec’s GlassBridge Network broadcasts NMEA data to all copies of Admiral on the network. GPS Gyro Heading sensor provides best results for Radar / Chart overlay.
  • Page 11 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Introduction Dual IR2’s to a Nobeltec GlassBridge™ Network Notes for this system: Same as single radar on network (prior page) Each computer can only work with one IR2 at a time. To switch radars requires...

  • Page 12: Installation At A Glance

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Installation at a Glance Below are the major steps for installing the Nobeltec InSight Radar solution. Use this as a guide for the installation process. Step 1. Verify that you have everything. (Installers Guide – Chapter 1) Step 2.

  • Page 13: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready This chapter describes the IR2 components in preparation for installing on the vessel as well as some necessary precautions to be observed. The following diagram explains in more detail about the order of the system installation. Inspections of the delivered goods Unpack your package and check if all of the following items are included and in good order.

  • Page 14: Standard Equipment List

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Getting Ready Installer’s Guide Standard Equipment List IR2-4D Nobeltec Part No. * IR2-4x IR2-6.x IR2-12x IR2-25x Items Q’ty Q’ty Q’ty Q’ty Q’ty Antenna unit (RB715A) Antenna unit (RB716A) Antenna unit (RB717A) Antenna unit (RB718A) Antenna unit (RB719A)

  • Page 15: Checking The Power Supply

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Getting Ready Checking the Power Supply To allow proper operation of the IR2 radars, the ship’s power supply capacity must satisfy the requirements detailed in the following table. Keep the battery properly charged anytime to prevent it from discharging.
  • Page 16 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Getting Ready Installer’s Guide Supply Voltage to Fuse Table for IR2-4x, IR2-6x and IR2-12x Supply voltage used Main Fuse Motor Fuse 10A/250V or 125V 5A/250V or 125V 12 VDC (6.3Ø x 32mm) (5Ø x 20mm) 10A/250V or 125V T3.15A/250V or 125V...

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Installing the Radar Base A radar's target detection capacity varies greatly depending on the fitted position of the scanner. An ideal position is a location high above the ship's keel line where there are no obstacles around the scanner. On an actual ship, such an ideal location is limited, therefore, consider the following suggestions when you determine the place to install the scanner: (a) Install scanner at a position as high as possible.

  • Page 18: Shifting Away From Obstacles

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Hardware Installation Installer’s Guide Shifting away from obstacles Shifting from keel line By shifting the scanner position from the keel line to the starboard side of the ship, it is possible to move shadow zones to the port side which can keep a clearer vision in the bow direction.

  • Page 19: Installing The Antenna Unit

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Hardware Installation Installing the Antenna Unit When you have decided the place of installation, prepare the mounting bracket or platform as shown in Figure 2.3. If the surface of a platform or mounting base is not even, insert appropriate fairing materials between the antenna pedestal and the mounting surface to ensure a stable mounting platform.
  • Page 20 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Hardware Installation Installer’s Guide Figure 2.5: Dome fixing details Figure 2.6: Open Antenna fixing details Use sealing of silicon to prevent the bolts from becoming loose. Radome may be broken if you use locking putty.
  • Page 21 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Hardware Installation Table 2-1 Bolts for Mounting Scanner Unit (Radome antenna) Thickness of mount Bolts necessary to fix radome Material Remarks base scanner 1-4mm(0.04-0.16 in.) M10 × 15 (1.5mm pitch) Stainless 4-9mm(0.16-0.35 in.) M10 × 20 (1.5mm pitch) Stainless 9-14mm(0.35-0.55 in.)

  • Page 22: Installing The Antenna To The Base

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Hardware Installation Installer’s Guide Installing the Antenna to the Base Remove the protective cap covering the rotary coupler on the top of the scanner. Match the antenna radiation direction to the direction of the arrow markings on the rotation base and secure the antenna in position using four M8 bolts.

  • Page 23: Installing The Control Box

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Hardware Installation Installing the Control Box After you have finished installing the scanner unit, install the Control Box in the same way. Find a dry weather and waterproof place within reach of the Antenna cable. Choose a proper bolt length according to the thickness of the surface on which you are going to install the Control Box.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Cables

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Hardware Installation Installer’s Guide Connecting the cables There are four cables that need to be connected. Figure 2.9: General cabling diagram General considerations The cable connecting the Antenna and Control unit should already be attached to the Antenna.

  • Page 25: Cable #1: Radar Cable - From Radar

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Hardware Installation Cable #1: Radar Cable - From Radar The first cable is the one that connects the radar scanner to the Radar Control Box (MDS-5R or MDS-6R). If this cable is already attached to the Radar Base you can skip this section.
  • Page 26 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Hardware Installation Installer’s Guide...
  • Page 27 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Hardware Installation Figure 2.10 Fitting the cover (Radome antenna) Figure 2.11: Fitting the Radar Cable to the IR2-4D radome...

  • Page 28: Cable Connections For Open Scanner

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Hardware Installation Installer’s Guide Cable connections for OPEN scanner 1) Use a socket wrench to remove the back cover of the scanner unit. 2) Remove the two bolts securing the transceiver. 3) Remove the connectors to the motor (X1: RB716A, J5:RB717A/718A/719A) and to the heading switch (X2: RB716A, J3: RB717A/718A/719A ).
  • Page 29 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Hardware Installation Figure 2.12 Fitting interconnecting cable (Open scanner)

  • Page 30: Grounding The Antenna Unit

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Hardware Installation Installer’s Guide Grounding the Antenna Unit Connect a grounding wire from one of the bolts on the scanner base as shown in Figure 2.13. (The crimping terminal and grounding wire are user-supplied items.) Figure 2.13 Grounding the Antenna Unit...

  • Page 31: Cable #1: Radar Cable - To Control Box

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Hardware Installation Cable #1: Radar Cable - to Control Box The other end of Cable #1 is connected to the Control Box. Simply plug the cable into the appropriate port on the top of the Control Box.

  • Page 32: Cable #2: Power Supply Cable

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Hardware Installation Installer’s Guide Cable #2: Power Supply Cable Cable #2: Power Supply Connector Pinouts Color Function Black White Grey Ground Power should be fed through a switch and protective fuses (or circuit breakers), as shown below.
  • Page 33 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Hardware Installation Power Supply Requirements Supply voltage used Maximum current drain Allowable voltage range 5A (IR2-4D) 6A(IR2-4x) 12 VDC 10.2 to 41.6V 7A (IR2-6x) 8A(IR2-12x) 2.5A (IR2-4D) 24 VDC 3A(IR2-4x) (required for double speed 3.5A (IR2-6x)

  • Page 34: Cable #3: Power On/Off Switch

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Hardware Installation Installer’s Guide Cable #3: Power On/Off Switch Cable #3: Power On / Off Connector Pinouts Function Power + Power - You may use the On/Off switch provided or another style if desired. If you choose to use a different style, it must be rated for 30 VDC or more and have a carrying capacity of .1A or higher.

  • Page 35: Cable #4: Ethernet Connector Cable

    DHCP activity. Additionally, you may need to change the default IP address of the radar to prevent conflict with other devices in a network. Please contact Nobeltec before changing these settings. Record any changes made to the switches in the column labeled New Value below.
  • Page 36 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Dip switches are located inside of the IR2 interface box. Disconnect all cables and remove the screws on the side of the box and lift off the lid to get access to the switches. Record all switch values before making any changes. Also, make sure not to touch any of the circuit boards.

  • Page 37: The Pc Connection

    The PC Connection Determining Desired Box Connection type The IR2 Radar connects to the PC through the Control Box using an Ethernet type connection. The PC must have a network interface card (NIC) which looks like an oversized phone connector (RJ-45) on the back of most laptops and desktop computers.

  • Page 38: Installing Nobeltec Software

    Installer’s Guide Installing Nobeltec Software It is necessary to install this software even if you have Nobeltec software already loaded on your system. In addition to installing the Nobeltec software on a new computer, it can also upgrade existing Nobeltec software to recognize, and operate the InSight Radar 2.

  • Page 39: Connecting Options

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide The PC Connection Connecting Options There are essentially two ways to connect the IR2 Radar to the PC. After evaluating each type, choose the system setup that best fits your needs and go to the section that describes its setup.

  • Page 40: Option #2: Connecting Ir2 To An Existing Network

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) The PC Connection Installer’s Guide Option #2: Connecting IR2 to an existing network The second option for connecting the IR2 radar to a PC is through an existing network hub or router. With this solution, you should already have a network setup and operating that has a router or hub acting as a DHCP server to the PC’s and...
  • Page 41 IP address, then the IR2 Control Box knows it is on a network and operates with the assigned IP address. It is then available by all copies of Nobeltec Admiral on the network. If after a short time no IP address is given, then the IR2 Control box defaults to its backup IP address which is 192.168.0.1.

  • Page 42: Connecting Ir2 Directly To A Pc

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) The PC Connection Installer’s Guide Connecting IR2 directly to a PC If you have chosen to connect the radar directly to the PC, the cable supplied with the radar is the correct cable. However, since Windows is not setup from the manufacturer to operate a network without a hub, there are a few steps to follow.
  • Page 43 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide The PC Connection 3) Open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, by double clicking on the Network icon that is going to be used to connect to the IR2 This opens the Connection Status window (below left), now click on the Properties button to open the Connection Properties window (below middle).

  • Page 44: Connecting Ir2 To An Existing Network

    PC network installations can be significantly more complicated. Make sure to verify that the network is properly setup and running, and that a qualified network administrator is on-board. Other than limited phone support, Nobeltec is not able to provide support on Network installation or operation. CAUTION Wireless networks function with limited bandwidth and are susceptible to RF interference.
  • Page 45 Step 2: Configure your PC to talk to the router/hub IMPORTANT NOTE: If you already have a network running and the PC with Nobeltec software is currently operating on this network, you can skip this step and go straight to the section titled: Using the Radar Setup Wizard.
  • Page 46 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) The PC Connection Installer’s Guide 3) Open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, by double clicking on the Network icon that is going to be used to connect to the IR2 (because PC’s can connect to more than one network, you may see more than one Local Area Connection icon than in the image above).

  • Page 47: Using The Radar Setup Wizard

    Admiral. To launch the Radar Setup Wizard 1) Click on the Start button on your Windows task bar. Then Programs | Nobeltec | Radar Wizard If the Radar Setup Wizard is not in the Nobeltec program group you have not installed the Nobeltec software with the Insight Radar module.
  • Page 48 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) The PC Connection Installer’s Guide 3) Verify that you have accomplished all of the requirements as outlined and then click on the Next button. The Radar Setup Wizard will search your available serial ports for incoming information, including your GPS and heading sensor.
  • Page 49 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide The PC Connection turned on and connected to your computer. Once the Radar Setup Wizard detects your radar and other NMEA devices you can advance the Radar Wizard to the Adjust Radar Image page.

  • Page 50: Initial Radar Setup

    Longer cable runs, generally require a higher trigger delay setting. To do so, Start the Nobeltec charting software and launch the Insight Radar window. Once it is open and displaying a radar image, adjust the Transmit Trigger Delay. To do this, click on the Radar drop down menu then on the Initial Radar Setup option.

  • Page 51: Aligning The Radar Image

    The most typical is magnetic interference on the boat. The engine block, a large anchor and rode, and even electronics can create magnetic interference. The Nobeltec software allows you to enter in a deviation table that tells the software how to adjust the incoming heading data to compensate for these local deviations.
  • Page 52 To align the compass determine the amount of offset and enter it into the Compass Heading Correction screen. To do this, Open the Nobeltec software and a chart window where you can see the icon that represents the boat. Right click on the boat and choose the option titled: Properties.
  • Page 53 N/A. (Tools | Options | Console | Heading check box). To adjust this setting, Start the Nobeltec charting software and launch the InSight Radar window. Once it is open and displaying a radar image, click on the Radar...
  • Page 54 To complicate this matter, the level of heading inaccuracy can change at each compass heading. To resolve this, inside the Nobeltec software is a table that allows you to enter correction values at each 5 °...

  • Page 55: Setting The Radar Presets

    Installer’s Guide The PC Connection 1) Once on the water with the Nobeltec software running with radar and the head- ing sensor, open the Compass deviation Adjustment tool (click on the Deviation entry button in the Compass Heading Corrections window - shown above) 2) Steer to magnetic North.
  • Page 56 Follow the instructions below to adjust specific preset values on the radar. Auto Tune Preset Controls The Nobeltec radar is always in auto tune mode. In order to optimize the image, it is necessary to set the auto tune preset to make sure you are receiving the best quality image possible.
  • Page 57 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide The PC Connection 3) Adjust the auto gain control down if the image looks too strong. Adjust the auto gain control up if the image looks to faint. 4) Click OK once the image looks good.
  • Page 58 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) The PC Connection Installer’s Guide 6) Go into the Adjust Radar Presets function again. 7) Adjust the auto sea preset value up until most of the weak echoes for an 8Nm radius are eliminated. Click OK.

  • Page 59: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Radar Specifications IR2-4D IR2-4x IR2-6x IR2-12x IR2-25x 25” 41” / 53” 53” / 78” 53” / 78” 53” / 78” / 108” Antenna 2.1’ 3.5’ / 4.5’ 4.5’ / 6.8’ 4.5’ / 6.8’ 4.5’ / 6.8’ / 9’ Radome Open Open...
  • Page 60 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Specifications Installer’s Guide Interface Specification (Control Box to PC) Communication Mode 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (Ethernet) - Cat 5 or better Data rate 10Mbps/100Mbps Output Radar image video by proprietary protocol Input Radar control by proprietary protocol Cable Length Provided...
  • Page 61 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Specifications Environmental Specification To the requirements of IEC 60945 3rd Edition. The major environmental specifications are as follows: Temperature and humidity Operating Storage Humidity Temperature Temperature Antenna Unit -25° to +55°C +77°C 93% ± 3% at +40°C Radar Base -15°...

  • Page 62: Nobeltec Software Specifications

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Specifications Installer’s Guide Nobeltec Software Specifications While the Nobeltec software is far more functional than a single table can describe, the following represents many of the major features that are relevant to navigation and radar. Software...
  • Page 63 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Specifications Software Nobeltec Visual Navigation Suite InSight Radar Features Admiral InSight Radar window Radar / Chart overlay Split screen mode Customizable radar toolbars (Planview) Radar Off-centering Auto-Range / Auto Gain / Auto Sea Clutter...

  • Page 64: Dimensions And Weight

    Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Specifications Installer’s Guide Dimensions and Weight IR2-4D ������...
  • Page 65 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Specifications IR2-4.3 and IR2-4.4...
  • Page 66 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Specifications Installer’s Guide IR2-6.4, IR2-6.6, IR2-12.4 and IR2-12.6...
  • Page 67 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Specifications IR2-25.4, IR2-25.6 and IR2-25.9...
  • Page 68 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Specifications Installer’s Guide Radar Control Box (MDS-5R and MDS-6R)

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Direct Connections Test the Connection without the Radar Wizard If the Radar wizard is unable to see the IR2, a good next step is to try and find the radar another way. Power the radar and wait for one to two full minutes for the radar to decide to use its default IP address.

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting Network Connections

    The Router/hubs that Nobeltec recommends you use, allow you to view the DHCP table to obtain all the devices on the network. Using this tool for your Router/hub, locate the IP address of the IR2 Radar.
  • Page 71 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Installer’s Guide Troubleshooting With this particular Linksys router, type in the IP address of the router into the Internet Explorer address field to get to its diagnostic pages. Clicking on the Status tab displays the image. The DHCP Clients table button shows the entire list of devices on the network as shown below: The RadarSensor is clearly identified with its accompanying IP address.
  • Page 72 Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2) Troubleshooting Installer’s Guide Once satisfied that the radar is responding, you can terminate the Ping command by clicking on the X button in the upper right corner (like any other window) or by hitting the Ctrl and C key together.

  • Page 73: Frequently Asked Questions

    A: “Smearing” of the radar image generally occurs due to one of two reasons which include: 1) The PC is trying to do too many computations at one time (Nobeltec recommends using at least a 1GHz system to prevent this).

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