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  • Page 2 Copyright © 2016 Guidance Marine Limited. All Rights Reserved. Copyright in the whole and every part of this document belongs to Guidance Marine Limited (the “Owner”) and may not be used, sold, transferred, copied or reproduced in whole or in part in any manner or form or in or on any media to any person other than in accordance with the terms of the Owner’s Agreement or otherwise without the prior written consent of the...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cable Specifications ................13 Index System Installation Wiring Connections ..........13 Controller Installed on Bridge ............. 14 Installing and Configuring the RangeGuard Software System Software Overview ..............15 Getting Started ................. 15 Configuring the System Parameters ........... 17 Control Panel - General Parameters ........... 18 Control Panel - Sensors Screen ............

  • Page 4: Introduction Welcome

    Welcome Welcome to the RangeGuard Installer’s Guide. This document explains how and where to mount a RangeGuard system onto a vessel, how to install the RangeGuard interface and how to configure the system parameters. For instructions on how to use the system, please see 94-0447-4 RangeGuard Operator’s Guide.

  • Page 5: System Overview

    A system comprises a RangeGuard controller with up to four sensors wired into it and the RangeGuard Display user interface. This is provided as a web server interface which can be accessed by any web browser running on the same network.

  • Page 6: Applications

    Introduction Applications The RangeGuard system can potentially be used in the following applications:  Obstacle detection.  Position lockdown when station keeping.  Bridge collision warning.  Clearance warning and monitoring.  Asset Protection.  Vessel protection (drive off detection).
  • Page 7 System Components RangeGuard System Part Names and Part Numbers Item Part Number Notes RangeGuard Controller 21-0391-1 RangeGuard Wide Beam Sensor 20-0183-1 RangeGuard Narrow Beam Sensor 20-0184-1 Ethernet Cable 90m length (ToughCat) 33-0456-3 24 AWG Ethernet Cable 40m length 33-0124-3 RangeGuard Controller...

  • Page 8: Serial Numbers And Software Version Information

    The serial numbers for components of the RangeGuard system can be found as follows: RangeGuard Sensor: RangeGuard Controller: Located at the back of the Controller. The RangeGuard system version is reported in the top right hand corner of the user screen: Located at the back of each sensor. ...

  • Page 9: Installing The System Hardware

    System Installation Considerations The specific application of a RangeGuard system governs the choice and location of sensors, and these decisions are likely to have been made before installation. However, note that the location of the controller is restricted by a maximum length of 100m for each connection between the controller and a sensor.

  • Page 10: Where To Mount The Sensors

    Installing and Configuring the RangeGuard System Where to Mount the Sensors Application Typical Sensor positions Obstacle detection Two wide beam sensors pointing towards the area of expected obstacles. Single sensor (wide or narrow beam) pointed towards the reference position. Change in position Position lockdown while station keeping monitored manually.

  • Page 11: Sensor Dimensions

    RangeGuard sensors should be mounted well clear of VHF emergency band antennas. RangeGuard sensors should be positioned to avoid irradiation by S or X band radar. RangeGuard sensors should have an unobstructed view of the area or object being monitored.
  • Page 12 Installing and Configuring the RangeGuard System The rear of the sensor has 4 mounting holes that are used to secure the sensor onto a standard mounting plate. This can be affixed to a custom bracket in order to locate the sensor anywhere on the vessel as required.

  • Page 13: Installing System Cables Cable Specifications

    The signal cables from the controller to the sensors carry power, analogue control and data signals. For ease of installation the sensor cabling is connected to the RangeGuard controller as per installation of standard straight through Ethernet screened cabling (T568B). See diagram to right. Screened RJ45 plugs should be used.

  • Page 14: Controller Installed On Bridge

    Installing and Configuring the RangeGuard System Controller Installed on Bridge Bridge Sensor 1 240 V AC Euro plug RJ45 Sensor 2 RJ45 T3MP PSU 12V DC I/P 240 to 12V Sensor 3 RJ45 Sensor 4 RJ45 LAN1 USB x 3...

  • Page 15: Installing And Configuring The Rangeguard Software

    Opening User Interface directly from within the RangeGuard Controller The RangeGuard controller has an integral PC which can be used to display the User Interface. Connect a Keyboard and Mouse to the available USB ports and a Monitor to the VGA socket.
  • Page 16 Installing and Configuring the RangeGuard System Opening the User Interface Remotely The RangeGuard controller can also serve the display up over a network. Connection can be direct (a Cat 5 network cable from the RangeGuard controller to a laptop) or via a standard network.

  • Page 17: Configuring The System Parameters

    Installing and Configuring the RangeGuard System Configuring the System Parameters The RangeGuard system parameters are accessed via the RangeGuard Display. In general it should not be necessary to modify these, except for Label and Field of View. To access the configuration screens click on the Settings button (spanner symbol) near the top right corner of the main screen: Enter the configuration settings password into the dialog box.

  • Page 18: Control Panel - General Parameters

    Installing and Configuring the RangeGuard System Control Panel - General Parameters On the General screen of the RangeGuard Control Panel, the following parameters should be set: Sensors Active: Switches on the sensor display and information on the Bird’s Eye View.

  • Page 19: Control Panel - Sensors Screen

    De-spike Enabled: This should be ticked to guard against crosstalk if the positioning of two or more sensors mean that they might receive signals from each other. Field of View: Set to 10 or 110 degrees. This value sets the conical shape displayed on the Bird’s Eye View of the RangeGuard Display to represent the radar beam from this sensor.

  • Page 20: Control Panel - Vessel Screen

    Installing and Configuring the RangeGuard System Control Panel - Vessel Screen The vessel screen is used to define the picture of the vessel displayed on the Bird’s Eye View and the position of each sensor on the vessel. Vessel Image This is a digital image file (JPG, PNG, BMP) normally displaying a plan view of the vessel.
  • Page 21 Installing and Configuring the RangeGuard System Sensor Positions A sensor is displayed as a green circular symbol with a red triangle which represents the direction the sensor is pointing and the size of the beam width (defined by the Field of View setting on the Sensors Screen). Each symbol can be dragged into the required position using the mouse and then rotated using the circular arrow symbol at the end of the triangle.

  • Page 22: Control Panel - Alarms Screen

    Range: Use for proximity detection. By setting Range conditions the RangeGuard system can be set up to focus on the presence of nearby objects. Example: If an object is detected at less than 15m raise an amber warning, if the object detection is less than 3m raise a red warning.

  • Page 23: Alarm Limits - Individual Sensor Setting

    Installing and Configuring the RangeGuard System Time to Contact: Use for collision avoidance By setting Time to Contact conditions the focus is on movement relative to approaching objects so that evasive action can be taken. Closing Speed: Use for berthing and salvage The Closing Speed alarms section has three different definitions pairs: Closing speed limits at ranges less than 10m.

  • Page 24: Control Panel - Security Screen

    Installing and Configuring the RangeGuard System Control Panel - Security Screen The Security Screen allows passwords to be set or changed for the main login into the RangeGuard Display and for access to the configuration settings. Initially these passwords are as follows: Main password: none (login not required) “password”...

  • Page 25: Control Panel - Version Screen

    Installing and Configuring the RangeGuard System Control Panel - Version Screen The current software version is displayed here (as on the main screen). There is also a facility to update the RangeGuard Server software. Updating Server Software To update the RangeGuard Server software: 1.
  • Page 26 5. Click on the Upload and Restart button. After a few seconds the message “Loading. Please wait” is displayed. 6. Once loading is complete Click on Back to RangeGuard 7. The RangeGuard system will then display loading as the new display is loaded. ...

  • Page 27: Considerations For Associated Video Equipment

    3. A camera per sensor is recommended. 4. Wide beam sensor viewing cameras require fish eye lenses to be able to view the same field of view as a wide beam RangeGuard sensor. 5. The video system time should be synchronised to the RangeGuard system for data synchronisation.

  • Page 28: Additional Information System Specifications

    Additional Information Additional Information System Specifications SENSOR DETAILS ENVIRONMENTAL Transceiver Type Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave Ambient Temperature -25°C to +55°C (FMCW) Range 24.05GHz – 24.25GHz (Licence Exempt Short Frequency Band Atmospheric Conditions Operates in fog, heavy rain, snow and ice Range Device) conditions Maximum Power Output...

  • Page 29: Fcc Warning Statement

    Any wireless access point should be configured as follows: 1. The base address of the access point should be on the same subnet as the fixed IP address of the RangeGuard system. Example: RangeGuard controller default address 192.168.2.231; access point base address 192.168.2.111.
  • Page 30 Index Access Point, 29 FCC, 29 Range Accuracy, 28 UPS, 9, 14 Alarms, 22 Field of View, 19 Range Offset, 21 Applications, 6, 10 Frequency Band, 28 Raw Log Location, 19 Atmospheric Conditions, 28 RF Immunity, 28 Averaging Number, 19 Version, 8, 25 Azimuth Beam width, 28 Vertical Beam Height, 28...

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