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KELVIN HUGHES X-band Installation Instructions Manual

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KELVIN HUGHES X-band 12kW
UPMAST TRANSCEIVER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HBK-2300-3
Issue 2
SITUATIONAL INTELLIGENCE, THE WORLD OVER

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  • Page 1 KELVIN HUGHES X-band 12kW UPMAST TRANSCEIVER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HBK-2300-3 Issue 2 SITUATIONAL INTELLIGENCE, THE WORLD OVER...
  • Page 2 No parts of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, translated or stored in any form or by any means without the written permission of Kelvin Hughes Limited Technical details contained in this publication are subject to change without notice...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 1: Contents 1 Contents Contents ............................3 Health & Safety ..........................5 General Notices ..........................9 Suggested tools ............................9 Fitting kit contents ............................9 Disclaimers .............................. 10 Declaration of conformity ......................... 10 Typical system ..........................11 Mechanical installation........................
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  • Page 5: Health & Safety

    2 Health & Safety When working on Kelvin Hughes Ltd equipment, operators, engineers and agents must work within the health and safety guidelines noted in this handbook and as issued by their respective employer or as stated by site regulations, shipyard or vessel owner.
  • Page 6 RoHS STATEMENT For details on RoHS statements please contact Kelvin Hughes Ltd; contact details can be found in at the end of this handbook. END OF LIFE DISPOSAL When the equipment detailed in this handbook has reached the end of its serviceable life, the various parts that the WEEE Directive.
  • Page 7 Gearboxes must never be lifted by the antenna or swing casting. The system must NOT be lifted with the antenna assembled onto the unit. Kelvin Hughes cannot be held responsible for any damage that occurs to supplied or 3 party equipment as a result of incorrect lifting procedures or handling or equipment.
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  • Page 9: General Notices

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 3: General Notices General Notices Suggested tools Item Description Power drill 13 mm socket 17mm socket Screwdriver (“Pozidrive” head) Adhesive tape 11 mm drill bit 3 mm drill bit 17 mm spanner 13 mm spanner...

  • Page 10: Disclaimers

    Use only ferrites of the correct type as supplied with the cables. Declaration of conformity The X-band 12kW transceiver and open Array radar scanners are in compliance with the essential requirements of R & TTE directive 1999/5EC. HBK-2300-3 Issue 2...

  • Page 11: Typical System

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 4: Typical system 4 Typical system HBK-2300-3 Issue 2 Page 11 of 40...
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  • Page 13: Mechanical Installation

    Location requirements When selecting a location for the scanner/ transceiver it is important to consider a number of factors. Additional information on the sighting and position of a radar system is available from Kelvin Hughes Ltd on request. HORIZONTAL POSITION The radar scanner should be positioned as near as possible to your vessels centreline.

  • Page 14: Transceiver Installation

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 5: Mechanical installation Transceiver installation Before mounting the unit, ensure that you have:  Selected a suitable location.  Identified the cable connections and route that the cables will take.  Prepared suitable lifting equipment for fixing the pedestal to the mounting platform.
  • Page 15 X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 5: Mechanical installation 9. Insert the studs no more than 18 mm into the holes in the pedestal base, and hand- tighten. 4 spare nuts are provided which may be used as a temporary locking nut to aid insertion of the studs into the pedestal.

  • Page 16: Antenna Installation

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 5: Mechanical installation Antenna installation CAUTION Ensure that the antenna does not come into contact with the delicate protruding coaxial pin, this is a critical component and should be treated with caution. Follow all the instructions provided on the following page and ensure that the alignment guides are used.

  • Page 17: E70352 Power Supply

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 5: Mechanical installation E70352 Power supply CAUTION This product is NOT approved for use in hazardous/ flammable atmospheres such as in an engine room or near fuel tanks. POWER SUPPLY LOCATION REQUIREMENTS The E70352 is designed to be internally bulkhead mounted on a flat vertical surface.
  • Page 18 X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 5: Mechanical installation POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION Before mounting the unit, ensure that you have:  Selected a suitable location. The unit is designed to be internally mounted in a vertical position.  Identified the cable connections and route that the cables will take.

  • Page 19: Dimensions

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 5: Mechanical installation DIMENSIONS 5.5.1 Transceiver HBK-2300-3 Issue 2 Page 19 of 40...

  • Page 20: Mounting Hole Dimensions

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 5: Mechanical installation 5.5.2 Mounting hole dimensions Note: A drilling template is provided as part of the fitting kit. HBK-2300-3 Issue 2 Page 20 of 40...

  • Page 21: E70352 Dc Power Unit

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 5: Mechanical installation 5.5.3 E70352 DC Power Unit Compass safe distances E70352 Power supply: Mount at least 1.0m away from a magnetic compass. Transceiver/ scanner unit: Mount at least 1.0m away from a magnetic compass.
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  • Page 23: Cabling Guidance

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 6: Cabling guidance 6 Cabling guidance General advice CABLE TYPES & LENGTH It is important to use cables of the appropriate type and length.  Unless otherwise stated use only standard cables of the correct type as supplied with the equipment.

  • Page 24: Grounding

    AC power. CONNECTION POINT All Kelvin Hughes equipment is fitted with a single protective earth connection point which is indicated on the mechanical installation drawings. The preferred minimum requirement for the path to the path to the ground (bonded or non-bonded) is via a flat tinned copper braid, with a 30 A rating (1/4 inch or greater).

  • Page 25: Connection Details

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 7: CONNECTION DETAILS 7 CONNECTION DETAILS Transceiver STANDARD CABLE Cable part number A55079 (25m length) connects the transceiver to the managed network switch and the DC power supply. The cable contains both DC power and the LAN data wires.

  • Page 26: Power Supply

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 7: CONNECTION DETAILS Power Supply The E70352 power supply is intended for use on ships DC power systems operating from 12 to 24 Volts DC. OPTIONAL AC/DC POWER SUPPLY Where no ships +24VDC is available an optional AC/ DC power supply can be supplied. See section 10 for details.

  • Page 27: Breaker And Fuse Ratings

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 7: CONNECTION DETAILS POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS  The power supply must be connected to a dedicated breaker or a DC distribution panel.  The DC input must be connected to the POWER IN terminals.
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  • Page 29: Setting To Work

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 8: Setting to work 8 Setting to work Radar scanner initial power on test With all cables correctly and securely connected, ensure the transceiver power switch is set to ON. DISPLAY SUB-SYSTEM The display sub-system must be switched on and commissioned to control the transceiver.

  • Page 30: Check And Adjust Bearing Alignment

    Example of the Bearing and antenna alignment APP. display to transceiver commissioning. COMMISSIONING DETAILS The use and configuration of the Setup App is detailed in the Navigation Display commissioning handbook:  HBK-2300-2: Kelvin Hughes Navigation Display Installation & Commissioning Handbook. HBK-2300-3 Issue 2 Page 30 of 40...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 8: Setting to work Troubleshooting The troubleshooting information provides possible causes and corrective action required for common problems associated with marine electronics installations. Prior to packing and shipping, the equipment is subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programmes.
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  • Page 33: Specification

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 9: Specification 9 Specification General Pedestal: 412 mm x 402 mm (to top of antenna) Dimensions Antenna length: 1918 mm Weight 29 kg (with antenna) 10.8 to 32 volts (using Supply voltage E70352) Power consumption (typical) <...
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  • Page 35: Optional Ac/Dc Power Supply

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 10: Optional AC/DC power supply 10 Optional AC/DC power supply Kelvin Hughes part number: 80119460 The optional AC to DC power supply ca be used where no ships DC power is available to power the E70352 transceiver power supply.

  • Page 36: Termination

    X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 10: Optional AC/DC power supply 10.3 Termination Function Terminal Number Connection X2-1 AC Alarm X2-2 Common X2-3 X4-1 Ground +24VDC OUT X4-2 X4-3 +24VDC OUT X5-1 Ground +24V Battery input X5-2 (not used in this application)

  • Page 37: Contacting Kelvin Hughes

    Phone +44 (0)1992 805 301 Internet Website www.kelvinhughes.com KELVIN HUGHES REGIONAL OFFICES A full list of regional offices and authorised service agents is also available on the Kelvin Hughes website. Phone: +31 10 472 4050 service@kelvinhughes.nl Kelvin Hughes Fax: +31 10 472 4051...
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  • Page 39 X-band 12kW Upmast Magnetron Transceiver Chapter 11: Contacting Kelvin Hughes Notes (page 1 of 2) HBK-2300-3 Issue 2 Page 39 of 40...
  • Page 40 Kelvin Hughes Ltd Limited Voltage, 6 Mollison Avenue Enfield EN3 7QX United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1992 805200 Fax: +44 (0)1992 805310 www.kelvinhughes.com SITUATIONAL INTELLIGENCE, THE WORLD OVER...

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