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Preface Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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CE Compliance Hereby, Navico Auckland Ltd. declares that this BR24 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Navico Auckland Ltd. vakuuttaa täten että BR24 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
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Radar Transmit Emissions This is the first marine recreational radar that has Human Exposure Level RF Radiation of the Radar Transmitter outside the Radome well below the general public safety emission level of 1 mW/cm . This means the radar can be mounted safely in locations impossible with other pulse radars.
1 Introduction to the Navico Broadband radar system Welcome Congratulations of your purchase of the latest technology available in recreational marine radar. The special features designed into this radar are: • “Revolutionary improvement in situational awareness” Provides unprecedented ability to distinguish hazards and other objects •...
What is Broadband radar? The Navico Broadband radar uses FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) radar technology. What is FMCW? The current normal leisure radar generates microwave pulses with a thermionic device called a magnetron. This ancient technology transmits bursts of high power microwave energy periodically, and the radar detector listens to the echoes coming back from each pulse.
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Additional benefits of FMCW radar are: Safety: • low energy emissions. 1/10th of a mobile phone • safe operation in anchorages and marinas • instant power up. No warm up required Short range performance - • broadband radar can see within a few meters of the boat, compared to pulse radars which can not see closer than 30 meters •...
2 Install the radar Installation includes: • Mechanical mounting • Electrical wiring • Configuring the display or network system to work with the radar • Adjusting the radar for proper performance Follow these instructions carefully. Don't take any shortcuts! The broadband radar is factory sealed. It is not necessary to remove the cover. Removing the cover will void the factory warranty.
Choose the scanner location The radar's ability to detect targets greatly depends on the position of its scanner. The ideal location for the scanner is high above the vessel's keel line where there are no obstacles. A higher installation position increases the radar ranging distance, but it also increases the minimum range around the vessel where targets cannot be detected.
Mounting the scanner • Use the supplied mounting template and tape it securely to the chosen location site. • Before drilling, check that: you have oriented the mounting template correctly so that the front of the scanner unit will face the front of the vessel the location site is not more than 18 mm (0.7") thick.
Mounting the radar interface box • Install the radar interface box (where applicable) in a dry location away from spray, rain, drips and condensation. • The radar interface box must be located where it can be easily connected to the ship's power source, the scanner interconnection cable, and the display or display network.
3 Wiring the radar system Connect interconnection cable to the scanner The scanner interconnection cable connects the scanner to the RI10 or RI11 interface box (or Lowrance HDS U.S only). The cable connects to the scanner using a 14 pin connector. Protect the connectors when pulling cable through the boat and avoid putting strain on to the connectors.
Connect the interconnection cable to radar interface box To connect interconnection cable to Lowrance HDS (USA only) (see "Connect the Broadband radar to your display" page 16) 1. Slide (F), (E) and (D) over the RJ45 and data 2. Connect RJ45 and data wires to the radar wires of the scanner interconnection cable (G).
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Shortening the cable It is not recommended to shorten the cable, but if it is essential, use the pin-out below to re- terminate the RJ45 connector RJ45 Connector RJ45 crimping tool is required Color White/Orange Orange White/Green Blue White/Blue Green White/Brown Brown RJ45 Connector...
Connect the Broadband radar to your display HDS (USA only) Broadband radar scanner Adapter cable Optional Lowrance 5 HDS Display Port Ethernet switch. 000-0127-56 ENET Port 2 m (6 ft) NEP-1 Lowrance broadband radar in the United States does not require a radar interface box. The scanner connects directly the display or Ethernet switch via the adapter cable.
NX40, NX45 M84, M121 RI11 Data cable NX or M series COMMS port AA010114 RADAR port 3 m (9.8 ft) Connects to NX40/45 or M84/121 via RS232 using the supplied data cable. NX40, NX45 SimNet Heading SimNet heading sensor AT40 or AT45 SimNet to NMEA 0183 NX40 or NX45 converter FC40 or RC42...
GB40 RI10 Adapter cable GB40 Ethernet cable 8 port Ethernet linker or GB40 NETWORK (cross-over cable) 000-0127-56 AA010079 NETWORK port port 2 m (6 ft) AA010009 (AA010084) 0.6 m (2 ft) Connects to GB40 system via Ethernet. Connect a GB40 Ethernet cable in between 8 port Ethernet linker (or crossover cable) and supplied adapter cable.
8000i 12" Display processor or Black box processor RI11 Adapter cable Ethernet cable 8 port Ethernet linker 8000i (or cross-over cable) NETWORK port 000-0127-56 2 AA010079 NETWORK port m (6 ft) AA010009 (AA010084) 0.6 m (2 ft) Connects to 8000i system via Ethernet. Connect 8000i Ethernet cable in between 8 port linker (or cross- over cable) and supplied adapter cable.
Connect power The Broadband radar can operate on 12 or 24 V DC systems. The Broadband radar requires a +V DC to be applied on the yellow power on wire in order to operate. This can be achieved in one of three ways. •...
4 Configure displays to use radar Setup and configuration of the Broadband radar has been simplified compared to traditional pulse radars. There is no zero range (time delay), no warm up time, and no burn in required.. The only adjustments needed are: •...
Simrad GB40 / Northstar 8000i radar setup To set antenna height • Select Pages (Display 8000i) > Setup > Radar. • Press edit and key in the height of the scanner above sea level in feet or meters depending on system units setting.
Simrad NX40/45 or Northstar M84/M121 radar setup Your display may need a software upgrade to get full functionality of the Broadband radar. Please contact your dealer for further information. To enable the radar functionality: • Press Setup (NX) or menu twice to display the Setup menu, then select System.
6 Maintenance Clean the radome using soapy water and a soft cloth. Avoid using abrasive cleaning products. Do not use solvents such as gasoline, acetone, M.E.K etc. as this will damage the dome surface. After years of use the drive belt may have to be replaced. Transmitter is solid state and will not require regular replacement as with an ordinary magnetron.
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BRDR24 Mounting Template BR24 Mounting Template 1:1 A4 version A4 1:1 version 141.5 mm (5-9/16”) Check scale:-Measure before drilling Drill 9.5mm (3/8”) holes TO FRONT OF BOAT BR24 base Max 18 mm (0.7”) Min 8 mm (0.3”) Max 18 mm (0.7”) Surface Min 5 mm (0.3”) LA000667A...
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