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FR-1505/1510/1525 MARK-3

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  • Page 1 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com MARINE RADAR FR-1505/1510/1525 MARK-3...
  • Page 2 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Y o u r L o c a l A g e n t / D e a l e r 9 - 5 2 , A s h i h a r a - c h o , N i s h i n o m i y a , J a p a n T e l e p h o n e : 0 7 9 8 - 6 5 - 2 1 1 1...
  • Page 3 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com TABLE OF CONTENTS EQUIPMENT LISTS ....................iv SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ................. viii MOUNTING Scanner Unit ......................1-1 Display Unit ....................... 1-5 WIRING Scanner Unit ......................2-1 Display Unit ....................... 2-5 Rectifier ........................2-8 Change of DC Power Specifications ................. 2-9 Change of AC Power Specifications ................2-11 EXTERNAL SIGNAL INPUT, OUTPUT External Input ......................

  • Page 6: Equipment Lists

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com EQUIPMENT LISTS Standard Supply FR-1505 MARK-3 – – – – – , ) t ) t i l l a...
  • Page 7 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com FR-1510 MARK-3 – – – – – , ) t ) t i l l a...
  • Page 8 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com FR-1525 MARK-3 – – – – – , ) t ) t i l l a...
  • Page 9 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Optional Equipment (all models) i f i t – – – e l l e l l e l l t l i...

  • Page 10: System Configuration

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com SYSTEM CONFIGURATION FR-1505 MARK-3 ANTENNA UNIT XN12AF-RSB0074-067 (24 rpm) XN20AF-RSB0074-067 (24 rpm) XN12AF-RSB0075-067 (42 rpm) XN20AF-RSB0075-067 (42 rpm) FR-1510 MARK-3 XN12AF-RSB0074-062 (24 rpm) XN20AF-RSB0074-062 (24 rpm) XN12AF-RSB0075-062 (42 rpm) XN20AF-RSB0075-062 (42 rpm) Performance Monitor FR-1525 MARK-3 PM-30 XN20AF-RSB0074-063 (24 rpm) XN24AF-RSB0074-063 (24 rpm) XN20AF-RSB0075-063 (42 rpm) XN24AF-RSB0075-063 (42 rpm)

  • Page 11: Mounting

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com MOUNTING 1.1 Scanner Unit Mounting considerations • The scanner unit is generally installed either on top of the wheelhouse or on the radar mast, on a suitable platform. Locate the scanner unit where there is a good all-round view. Figure 1-1 Mounting methods •...
  • Page 12 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Assembling the scanner unit The scanner unit consists of the scanner radiator and the scanner unit chassis, and they are packed separately. Fasten the scanner radiator to the scanner unit chassis as follows: 1. For the XN20AF, XN24AF, attach two guide pins to the underside of the scan- ner radiator.
  • Page 13 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Antenna radiator Waveguide Radiator bracket Guide pin (XN20AF, Hex bolt (M8X40), 8 pcs. XN24AF (XN20AF, XN24AF only) only) Hex bolt (M8X35), 8 pcs. Flat washer Spring washer (XN12AF only) O-ring Figure 1-3 Fastening the radiator to the radiator bracket Fastening the scanner unit to the mounting platform The scanner unit may be assembled before hoisting it to the mounting platform.
  • Page 14 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 1. Construct a suitable mounting platform referring to the outline drawing at the back of the manual. 2. Drill four mounting holes of 15 mm diameter and one cable entry hole of about 50 mm diameter in the mounting platform. 3.

  • Page 15: Display Unit

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 1.2 Display Unit Mounting considerations The display unit can be mounted on a tabletop or a bulkhead. When selecting a mounting location, keep in mind the following points: • Select a location where the display unit can be viewed and operated conve- niently and where the screen can be viewed while facing towards the bow.
  • Page 16 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com bulkhead mounting 1. Remove the fixing plate, mounting base, bottom plate and cover. 2. Fasten the mounting base and bottom plate at the top of the display unit. 3. Fasten the cover at the bottom of the display unit. 4.

  • Page 17: Wiring

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com WIRING 2.1 Scanner Unit 1. Open the scanner unit cover. 2. Disconnect plugs P611, P801 and P821. 3. Unfasten the transceiver module (two bolts). Remove the transceiver module. Figure 2-1 Scanner unit, front view 4. Unfasten the four fixing bolts on the cable gland at the base of the scanner unit. Remove clamping ring, rubber gasket and washers.
  • Page 18 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Figure 2-2 Scanner unit, front view, cover removed 5. Pass the signal cable through the cable entry hole in the scanner unit mounting platform. Trim the cable so about 80 cm of it protrudes past the cable gland. 6.
  • Page 19 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Figure 2-4 Scanner unit, front view 13.Confirm that all screws are tightened and all wiring is properly mode. Coat waterproofing gasket, bolts and tapping holes of scanner unit with silicone grease. Check that the waterproofing gasket is seated as shown in Figure 2-5. Close the scanner unit cover.
  • Page 20 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Fabricating signal cable S03-81 1. Remove the vinyl sheath by 450 mm. 2. Slide the clamping ring, washer, rubber gasket and washer onto the signal cable in that order. 3. Unravel the outer shield to expose the cores in the outer layer. Then, unravel the inner shield to expose the cores in the in- ner layer.

  • Page 21: Display Unit

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 2.2 Display Unit At least two cables are terminated at the display unit: the signal cable S03-81 and the power cable. The signal cable comes with a connector preattached to it for connection to the display unit. Fabricating the DC power cable (CVV-S 8X2C, option) 1.
  • Page 22 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Wiring 1. Remove the display unit cover. Figure 2-9 Display unit, rear view, cover removed 2. Dismount the clamping plate from the cable clamp by loosening two screws. 3. Lay the signal cable and power cable inside the cable clamp. Fasten the clamping plate to the cable clamp by using two M4x15 screws.
  • Page 23 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 6. It is recommended to seal the cable gland with aluminum tape or similar mate- rial to keep foreign objects out of the display unit. Figure 2-11 Display unit, rear view Gyrocompass 1. Slip insulation tubing on VH connector assy. (2 pcs: 03-1763 (5P), 03-1764 (3P).

  • Page 24: Rectifier

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Ground Connect a ground wire (IV-8sq or equivalent) between the earth terminal on the display unit and ship’s superstructure. CAUTION CAUTION Ground the equipment to prevent mutual interference. 2.3 Rectifier A rectifier (RU-3424, RU-1746B-2) is necessary when the set designed to run on DC power is connected to AC mains.

  • Page 25: Change Of Dc Power Specifications

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 2.4 Change of DC Power Specifications The power specification (12 V, or 24/32 V) of the DC POWER Board for the FR- 1505 MARK-3 can be modified in the field to match ship’s mains. Add or delete jumper wires, etc. as shown in the table below. 11_A A_12 12_13 14_15...
  • Page 26 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Connections on transformer T1 Note: Make sure that the conductor of the transformer flying wire WHITE (B) does not not touch U1. Figure 2-15 Connections on transformer T1 2-10...

  • Page 27: Change Of Ac Power Specifications

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 2.5 Change of AC Power Specifications The AC display unit is shipped from the factory ready for connection to a 100 VAC power supply. To operate the display unit from 220 VAC, cut jumper wires on the AC POWER Board and change to fuse F1351 and F1352 to 5A. 1.
  • Page 28 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Jumper Wire Ship's Mains 100 VAC 220 VAC Figure 2-18 AC POWER Board 8. Mount the display unit cover. 9. Replace fuses as below. Ship's Mains F1351 F1352 100 VAC 220 VAC 2-12...

  • Page 29: External Signal Input, Output

    All external equipment and the antenna unit are connected to the SPU Board. Several connectors are of the XH-5P type., and these are marked with an asterisk in Figure 3-1. FURUNO can supply an XH-5P signal cable for those connectors. Figure 3-1 Location of input connectors on the SPU Board...

  • Page 30: Output To External Equipment

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Table 3-1 Input connectors on the SPU Board Note 1: HDT, VHW, HDG, HDM. NMEA-HDG connector also accepts, water tem- perature and water depth data (in lieu of heading signal). 3.2 Output to External Equipment The figure below shows the location of output connectors on the SPU Board. See Table 3-2 for output connector description.

  • Page 31: Connection Of External Buzzer

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Table 3-2 Output connectors on the SPU Board Signal Name Conn. Name Conn. No. Conn. Type Connectable Equip. Remarks Slave display EXT RADAR J204 NH, 8 pin FMD-811, FMD-8010 Heading, bearing (Note 1) video, true trigger Buzzer signal EXT ALARM J211 NH, 3 pin...

  • Page 32: Data Sentences

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 3.4 Data Sentences Table 3-3 NMEA-0183 input sentences Item Receive Sentence Speed (knots only) RMA>RMC>VTG>VHW Heading (true) HDT>HDG(*)>HDM(*)>VHW>VHW(*) Heading (magnetic) HDM>HDG(*)>HDT(*)>VHW>VHW(*) Course (true) RMA>RMC>VTG>RMA(*)>RMC>(*)VTG(*) Course (magnetic) VTG>RMA(*)>RMC(*)>VTG(*) Waypoint (range, bearing) RMB>BWC>BWR Position GGA>RMA>RMC>GLL RMA>GLC>GTD Time Water Temperature MDA>MTW Water Depth DPT>DBK>DBS>DBT Magnetic Variation...

  • Page 33: Installation Of Optional Equipment

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 4.1 Gyro Converter GC-8A The GYRO CONVERTER GC-8A mainly consists of the GYRO CONVERTER Board, which is installed at the rear of the radar display unit. Necessary parts Table 4-1 Contents of GC-8A installation kit Name Type Code No.
  • Page 34 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Mounting, connection 1. Remove the rear cover. 2. Attach four spacers as shown below. Gyro Converter Board 64P1106 Gyro Converter Board 64P1106 Spacer Fuse Washerhead screw M3 x 8 Figure 4-1 Display unit, rear view 3. Fasten the GYRO CONVERTER Board to the spacers with four washerhead screws.
  • Page 35 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Connection of external power supply An external power supply is necessary when the repeater signal is step-by-step type and the step voltage is below 20 V or output voltage is less than 5 W. 1. Cut jumper wire JP1 on the GYRO CONVERTER Board when an external power supply is used.
  • Page 36 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Setting method 1: by gyrocompass specifications 1) Gyrocompass type 2) Frequency Gyrocompass Frequency Remarks type AC synchronous OFF OFF OFF #1, 50/60Hz OFF AC synchronous #2, #3 pulsating current DC synchronous OFF OFF OFF #2, 400Hz OFF AC synchronous #3, #4 pulsating current DC step...
  • Page 37 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Setting method 2: by make and model of gyrocompass e l l – i a l – ) - ( – – ) - ( – – ) - ( i a l / I I I I I –...
  • Page 38 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Location of DIP switches, jumper wires on the GYRO CONVERTER Board Figure 4-3 GYRO CONVERTER Board Setting the bearing on the radar display Confirm that the gyrocompass is giving reliable bearings. Then, set bearing on the radar display as follows: 1.

  • Page 39: Automatic Tracking Aid Arp-17

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 4.2 Automatic Tracking Aid ARP-17 Necessary parts Table 4-2 Contents of ARP-17-2-E installation kit (Code No. 008-488-840) Name Type Code No. ATA Board 18P9004A 008-490-940 ARP-17 Cable Assy. 80-0633 Spacer SQ-10 000-801-678 Toroidal Core TFC-25-25-2 000-129-693 Cable Tie CV-150 000-570-325 Operator's...
  • Page 40 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Adjustment 1. Set the controls on the radar as follows: Range: 6 nm A/C SEA, A/C RAIN, GAIN: fully counterclockwise 2. Connect a digital multimeter, set to 10 VDC range, to the following points on the ARP-17 Board: (+), TP11 (VS+), (-), TP10 (VS-). Figure 4-5 ARP-17 Board 3.
  • Page 41 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 6. Press the [6] key several times to select QV from the VIDEO field and press the [ENTER /SELECT] key. 7. Adjust potentiometer R120 (“LEVEL”) on the ARP Board so that random noise faintly appears. Figure 4-7 How to adjust noise 8.
  • Page 42 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Video signal check Figure 4-9 Video signal check Diagnostic test Conduct the diagnostic test (keying sequence: [MENU] [0] [0] [0] [0] [2] [2] to conduct the self test. If NG appears for any ARP item recheck connections on the ARP-17 Board.

  • Page 43: Automatic Tracking Aid Arp-10

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 4.3 Automatic Tracking Aid ARP-10 Necessary parts Table 4-3 Contents of ARP-10 installation kit ARP-10-A (Code No.: 000-086-996) Name Type Code No. ARP-10 Board 18P9007 008-478-300 Cable Assy. 80-0633 Spacer SQ-10 000-801-678 Toroidal Core TFC-25-25-12 000-129-693 Cable Tie CV-150 000-570-325 Panhead Screw...
  • Page 44 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 4.4 Video Plotter RP-17 Necessary parts Table 4-4 Contents of RP-17-15E-2 Installation kit (Code No. 000-086-993) s ' r 1. Turn off the display unit power switch and the switch S2 (AC set) at the rear of the display unit. 2.
  • Page 45 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 5. Unfasten eight screws to remove the cover. 6. Fasten the RP-17 Board with five panhead screws. 7. Connect the cable assy. between J106 on the SPU Board and J4 on the RP Board. Attach toroidal core to cable assy. and fasten cable assy. with cable tie.
  • Page 46 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Figure 4-15 How to wire and solder the autopilot cable 8. Reattach the display unit cover. 9. Referring to the Operator's Manual, conduct the self test. Confirm program number. If the program number is younger than the number recorded on the floppy disk (supplied), the program should be updated.

  • Page 47: Rgb Buffer (External Monitor Interface)

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 4.5 RGB BUFFER (External Monitor Interface) The RGB BUFF Kit provides for connection of an external monitor, and mainly consists of the RGB BUFF Board. Install the kit as shown below. Table 4-5 Contents of RGB BUFF Kit OP03-153 (Code no. 008-490-820) Name Type Code No.

  • Page 48: Performance Monitor Pm-30

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 5. Connect the XH connector assembly (supplied) between J501 (13P) on the RGB BUFF Board and J108 (13P) on the SPU Board. 6. Bind XH connector with coach clip (supplied). 7. Connect a monitor cable (D-SUB15P connector cable, local supply) between the RGB BUFF Board and the external CRT.
  • Page 49 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 5. Solder the VH connector (supplied) to the line from the PM-30 and connect it to J403 on the PM-INT Board. 6. Connect the XH connector (supplied) between J401 (3P) on the PM-IN Board and J213 (3P) on the SPU Board. Figure 4-20 How to install the PM-INT Board 7.

  • Page 50: Initialization And Adjustment

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com INITIALIZATION AND ADJUSTMENT 5.1 Opening the Installation Menus The display unit RDP119 can be used as a sub display. If the sub display is installed, set heading alignment, sweep timing, video signal level, antenna height and STC slope for each display unit. Most adjustments are done on the INSTAL- LATION SETUP menu.

  • Page 51: Tuning

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 5.2 Tuning 1. Press [MENU] [0] [0] [0] [0] [5] [5] [0] [0] to display the SET UP 2 menu. 2. Press the [9] key to select TUNE SET. 3. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to tune. When tuning is completed a beep sounds (R-type only).

  • Page 52: Sweep Timing

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 5.4 Sweep Timing Sweep timing differs with respect to the length of the signal cable between the scanner unit and the display unit. Adjust sweep timing for both main display and sub display. Adjust sweep timing for both main display and sub display (if in- stalled).
  • Page 53 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 5. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to automatically adjust the video level. When the adjustment has been completed a beep sounds (R-type only). 6. Connect an oscilloscope to TP6 on the pcb 03P9230 display unit) and mea- sure main bang signal level. It should be 4.0 Vpp ±0.2 V. If it is not, within that range redo steps 4 and 5 above.

  • Page 54: Suppressing Main Bang

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com VIDEO SIGNAL Main Bang Video Level Video Level Approx. 4.0 Vpp ±0.2 V Approx. 4.5 Vpp Gate for video adjustment Timing Wrong Timing Correct Adjust the EEPOT (U92) on the pcb 03P9230 so average video level is 4.0 Vpp ±0.2 V during this interval. Figure 5-7 Video signal timing 5.6 Suppressing Main Bang If main bang appears at the screen center, suppress it as follows:...

  • Page 55: Confirming Magnetron Heater Voltage

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 5.7 Confirming Magnetron Heater Voltage Magnetron heater voltage is adjusted at the factory. However, confirm that it is within the prescribed rating as follows: 1. [MENU] [0] [0] [0] [0] [5] [5] [0] [0] [0] [0] to display the OTHER menu. Figure 5-8 OTHER menu 2.

  • Page 56: Other Items On The Installation Menus

    www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 5.8 Other Items on the Installation Menus SET UP 1 menu Keying sequence: [MENU] [0] [0] [0] [0] [5] [5] 2. HDG ADJ: Aligns heading. 3. TIMING: Adjusts sweep timing. 4. VIDEO LEVEL: Adjusts video amplifier level automatically or manually. 5., 6.

  • Page 57: Selecting Radar Type

    5.9 Selecting Radar Type The FR-1500 MARK-3 series radar is available in the Regular type (R-type) or IMO type. The R-type satisfies the IMO and IEC standards but includes more flexibility of functionality. The default type is the IMO type. To select the R-type do the following: 1.
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