Important information Important information Introduction Safety notices This handbook contains an explanation of how to install, connect and maintain your Digital Radome scanner and covers the following models: WARNING • RD418D - 18” 4 kW Digital Radome scanner. • RD424D - 24” 4 kW Digital Radome scanner.
Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some require specialized service procedures and tools only avail- of Raymarine’s products, we support its policy and ask you to able to qualified service technicians - there are no user be aware of how to dispose of this product.
Multi-function display software version Handbook information The Digital Radome scanner can be connected directly to a C-Series or The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook, to the E-Series display, or to a C-Series, E-Series or G-Series display via a best of our knowledge, was correct as it went to press.
Installation Installation EMC installation guidelines All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry • Only Raymarine-specified cables must be used. Cutting and rejoining standards for use in the recreational marine environment. these cables can compromise EMC performance.
Artwork Number 3032-866-B Denso Paste Installation template D11364-2 Components are dependant on your system package, but are either: • 18” 4 kW Digital Radome scanner, or • 24” 4 kW Digital Radome scanner. • Fixing bolts and washers. • Denso Paste.
Installation Digital Radome scanner dimensions 18” Digital Radome scanner 24” Digital Radome scanner 346 mm (13.62 in) 346 mm (13.62 in) diameter diameter 521 mm (20.5 in) 652 mm (25.67 in) diameter diameter 27.5 mm 27.5 mm (0.92 in) (1.08 in) 141.5 mm...
Digital Radome Scanner - User Guide Planning the installation 12.5° 12.5° D11359-1 Mount the scanner so that the array rotates parallel to the waterline. The radar beam is approximately 25 wide in the vertical direction, giving good target detection when your boat pitches and rolls.
A digital cable, illustrated below, is required. This provides both power and You must consider the following points before installing the system cables: SeaTalk signals to the Digital Radome scanner. It is fitted with a • You need to connect the scanner to the multi-function display unit and SeaTalk plug, and power cores for connecting to the scanner.
Fuse requirements Full details can be found in the Owner’s Handbook for your multi-function The power connection to the Digital Radome scanner should be made at display unit. either the output of the battery isolator switch, or at a DC power distribu- If you need to extend the wire, the extension wire should be an 8 mm braid tion panel.
Care should be taken to ensure a firm connection between the Digital Radome’s external connector and the digital cable connector. • The digital cable connection to the Digital Radome scanner must be hand-tightened only. The following diagrams show the various configurations in which the...
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Digital Radome Scanner - User Guide Digital Radome connected to networked E-Series Radar SeaTalk Switch SeaTalk SeaTalk 12/24V power D11391-1...
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Installation Digital Radome connected to G-Series display Radar Monitor Network selector switch (in UP position) GPM 400 SeaTalk Switch SeaTalk SeaTalk 12/24V power D11373-1...
Digital Radome Scanner - User Guide Mounting the scanner Preparing the mounting holes Mounting platform Mounting platform, non-planing boat FORWARD (level install) IMPORTANT Ensure mounting 1. Tape template to mounting platform is platform. Mounting platform, FORWARD adequately robust 2. Using template, drill 10 mm planing boat (typical for this installation.
Installation Securing the scanner to the mounting platform To prevent damage to the base of the Digital Radome scanner, you must not insert more than 25mm (1 inch) of each bolt in to the base of the scanner, as shown in the following diagram: Mounting platform 25 mm (1.0 inch)
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The magnetron warm-up sequence should start, after which the unit should enter standby mode. 2. Power on the Digital Radome scanner, using the relevant softkey on your multi-function display. 3. If necessary, adjust the brightness on your multi-function display unit.
DO NOT remove the rear cover of the multi-function display or the and undamaged. external cover of the Digital Radome scanner. There are no user serviceable 2. Check relevant scanner fuses and parts or adjustments. DO NOT attempt to service the equipment.
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Digital Radome Scanner - User Guide If you still have a problem after referring to this table, contact your local dealer, national distributor or Raymarine technical support for further advice. Always quote the product serial number. The multi-function display unit serial number can be found on the back of the unit, the scanner serial number can be found on the back of the scanner near the connector.
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Appendix A: Technical specification RD418D 18”Digital Radome scanner unit Transmitter ± Transmitter Fre- General 9405 25 MHz quency Approvals Peak Power Output 4.0 kW (nominal) CE - conforms to 1999/5/EC FCC - conforms to 47CFR Part 2 and Part 80...
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Digital Radome Scanner - User Guide Antenna Antenna Type Patch array Beam Width (nominal) 4.9° horizontal, 25° vertical Polarization Horizontal Rotation Rate 24 rpm (nominal) Receiver IF Frequency 60 MHz (nominal) Receiver Characteristic Logarithmic Receiver Noise Figure Less than 5 dB (including Low Noise Converter/Limiter &...
RD424D 24”Digital Radome scanner unit Transmitter ± Transmitter Fre- General 9405 25 MHz quency Approvals Peak Power Output 4.0 kW (nominal) CE - conforms to 1999/5/EC FCC - conforms to 47CFR Part 2 and Part 80 Transmitter Solid-state modulator driving...
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Digital Radome Scanner - User Guide Antenna Antenna Type Patch array Beam Width (nominal) 3.9° horizontal, 25° vertical Polarization Horizontal Rotation Rate 24 rpm (nominal) Receiver IF Frequency 60 MHz (nominal) Receiver Characteristic Logarithmic Receiver Noise Figure Less than 5 dB (including Low Noise Converter/Limiter &...