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- Page 1 Installation Manual Navico Radar 6kW, 10kW and 25kW English www.lowrance.com www.northstarnav.com. www.simrad-yachting.com Brands by Navico - Leader in Marine Electronics...
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Page 3: Preface
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Refer also to the system specifications section. 1.3 CE Compliance Navico New Zealand, declares that this Radar Processor is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Preface | 1... -
Page 4: Disclaimer
1.4 Disclaimer As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
4.5 Earth the 10 kW scanner ................ 28 4.6 Earth the 25 kW scanner ................ 29 4.7 Radar processor 6kW, 10kW and 25kW: Connections......... 30 4.8 Radar processor 6 kW: Connect the interconnection cable (AA010092) to the radar processor ..................31 4.9 Radar processor 10 kw 25 kw: Connect interconnection cable... - Page 6 4.11 Connect the ground wire............... 34 5 Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar 8000i ..........35 5.1 Parts needed to connect radar to a GB40 or 8000i system......35 5.2 Simrad GB40 using a SimNet heading sensor ..........37 5.3 Northstar 8000i / Simrad GB 40 using a NMEA 0183 heading sensor.... 38 5.4 Radar system checklist................
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Page 7: Preface
10.4 Radar processor: Dimensions ..............67 11 Specifications ..................68 11.1 Radar system specifications: 6 kW ............68 11.2 Radar system specifications: 10 kW ............69 11.3 Radar system specifications: 25 kW ............70 12 Navico radar part numbers ..............73 Preface | 5... -
Page 8: Introduction To The Navico Radar System
2 Introduction to the Navico radar system This manual explains how to install the radar scanner and the Navico radar processor. It also explains how to connect the radar to the various brands of displays produced by Navico. This manual should be used in conjunction with the installation manual provided with the display. -
Page 9: Radar System Overview
Some capacitors may take several minutes to discharge, even after switching off the radar. Before touching the magnetron or any high voltage components, ground them with a clip lead. Introduction to the Navico radar system | 7... - Page 10 Note 1: Peak occupational exposure limit pursuant to IEC 60936 Clause 3.27 and IEC 62252 Clause 4.32 Note 2: General public exposure limit pursuant to IEC 60936 Clause 3.27 and IEC 62252 Clause 4.32 8 | Introduction to the Navico radar system...
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Page 11: Install The Radar
3 Install the radar A radar unit should only be installed by a qualified marine technician, as potentially lethal high voltage is present along with heavy rotating parts. There is a transmit interlock that prevents radar transmissions if the scanner is not rotating. -
Page 12: Check The Radar Parts
3.1 Check the radar parts The Navico radar system consists of a scanner, a radar processor, and associated cables. some of which need to be ordered separately. There are three main components of the radar system: The open array radar scanner •... - Page 13 Product registration CD000085 card Warranty card CD000260 Mounting screws HR000061 Install the radar | 11...
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Page 14: Choose The Scanner Location
3.2 Choose the scanner location The radar's ability to detect targets depends greatly 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. -
Page 15: Power Boat Installations
3.3 Power boat installations Normally, you should install the scanner horizontally, to produce an equal sweep around the boat: However, when a power boat is traveling at high speed, the bow rises up out of the water and if the elevation angle (trim) of the bow is raised up so that it equals, or exceeds, 50% of the vertical beam width of the radar, this can cause two problems: Ahead of the power boat, the beam is projected too high to sweep the water surface •... -
Page 16: Yacht Installations
3.4 Yacht installations Normally you should install the scanner horizontally, to produce an equal sweep around the yacht. However, a yacht heels over to the lee side, and when the heel angle exceeds 50% of the vertical beam width of the radar, this can cause two problems: On the windward side of the yacht, the beam is projected too high to sweep the water •... -
Page 17: How To Find The Theoretical Maximum Detection Range
Using a protractor, measure the θ° value (for your scanner model) below the dashed line • at the bow and draw in a new line along this angle. Extend the new line back beyond the bow of the vessel. This is the A-B line. •... -
Page 18: How To Reduce False Echoes And Shadow Zones
3.7 How to reduce false echoes and shadow zones False echoes can be produced on the radar display if the scanner is installed too close to an object on the vessel's superstructure. This object can block the radar beam and reflect it back, generating false echoes and shadow zones. -
Page 19: Install The Radar Processor
3.10 Install the radar processor Install the radar processor in a dry location away from spray, rain, drips and condensation. The radar processor must be located where it can be easily connected to the ship's ground, the interconnection cable, the power cable and the radar communications cable or the network cable. -
Page 20: Wiring The Radar System
4 Wiring the radar system 4.1 Wiring guidelines Most installation problems are caused by shortcuts taken with system cables. When wiring the radar: DON'T make sharp bends in the cables • DON'T run cables in a way that allows water to flow down on to the connectors •... - Page 21 Slacken or remove the strain relief clamp just inside the scanner, close to the cable entry • point. Push the interconnection cable through the cable entry point into the scanner. (Ensure • that you push through sufficient cable to easily connect to the connectors on the lid, as described in the following step.) Connect the four interconnection cable connectors to the four connectors on the lid, as •...
- Page 22 Connector end C to J202 Connector end D to J201 Connector end E to J209 Tighten the strain relief clamp then connect Connector end F to one of the screws close by • to provide an Earth. Screw down the cable holders and clips to keep the scanner cable in place inside the •...
- Page 23 Close the scanner lid and secure it with the screws. • The wiring details for the connector ends (B, C, D, E, and F) are shown: • Color/Name AWG size Blue / Gray (thick) Purple / Brown (thick) Red / Green (thick) Yellow /Pink (thick) Drain wire (coax line) No connection...
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Page 24: Radar Scanner 10 Kw: Connect The Interconnection Cable (Aa010093/Aa010094) To The Scanner
4.3 Radar scanner 10 kW: Connect the interconnection cable (AA010093/AA010094) to the scanner Unscrew and lift up the hinged cover of the scanner. • Identify the connectors B, C, D, E, and F at the end of the interconnection cable. •... - Page 25 The interconnection cable must be clumped at the copper tape at location 1. Connect the five interconnection cable connectors (B, C, D, E, and F) to the J connectors • as follows: Cable connector J connector B (P2) C (P1) D (P3) E (P4) F (P5)
- Page 26 Close the lid and secure it with the screws. • The wiring details for the connector ends B, C, D, E, and F are as follows: • AA010093/AA010094 Interconnection cable - connector ends Color/Name AWG Size Blue / Gray (thick) Purple / Brown (thick) White / Orange (thick) Red / Green (thick)
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Page 27: Radar Scanner 25 Kw: Connect Interconnection Cable (Aa010093/Aa010094) To The Scanner
4.4 Radar scanner 25 kW: Connect interconnection cable (AA010093/AA010094) to the scanner Unscrew and lift away the hinged cover of the scanner. • • Identify the connectors B, C, D, E, and F at the end of the interconnection cable. Push the cable gland (D), a plain washer (B), the gasket (C) and another plain washer (B) •... - Page 28 Check that the interconnection cable is positioned so that you can easily connect it to the • J connectors, as shown: Screw down the cable holders and clips to keep the interconnection cable in place inside • the scanner. The interconnection cable must be clumped at the copper tape at location A. Connect the five interconnection cable connectors (B, C, D, E, and F) to the connectors as •...
- Page 29 Cable connector J connector B (P2) C (P1) D (P3) E (P4) F (P5) Close the scanner with the screws. • The wiring details for the connector ends B, C, D, E, and F are as follows: AA010093/AA010094 Interconnection cable - connector ends Color/Name AWG Size Blue / Gray (Thick)
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Page 30: Earth The 10 Kw Scanner
4.5 Earth the 10 kW scanner The Earth bolt MUST be connected to the vessel's ground system. Connect one end of the copper Earth strap (2) to the bolt (1) on the scanner. • Connect the other end of the Earth strap to the mounting location using the Earth bolt •... -
Page 31: Earth The 25 Kw Scanner
4.6 Earth the 25 kW scanner The Earth bolt MUST be connected to the vessel's ground system. Connect the copper Earth strap (A) to the scanner with a hexagonal bolt (C). • Connect the other end of copper Earth strap to the mounting location, using the special •... -
Page 32: Radar Processor 6Kw, 10Kw And 25Kw: Connections
There are four interface connectors on the front of the radar processor, two L.E.D plus a chassis ground. The Navico radar processor can be connected to any of the following display heads (please refer to the chapter relevant to you display head) •... -
Page 33: Radar Processor 6 Kw: Connect The Interconnection Cable (Aa010092) To The Radar Processor
4.8 Radar processor 6 kW: Connect the interconnection cable (AA010092) to the radar processor Connect the round pin end (A) of the 6 kW interconnection cable to the scanner connection on the radar processor as follows: 6 kW Interconnection cable pin details Description/Remarks Color/Name AWG size... -
Page 34: Radar Processor 10 Kw 25 Kw: Connect Interconnection Cable (Aa010093/Aa010094) To The Radar Processor
4.9 Radar processor 10 kw 25 kw: Connect interconnection cable (AA010093/AA010094) to the radar processor Note: Interconnection cables available AA010093 20 m (65.5 ft) AA010094 30 m (98.5 ft). • Run the interconnection cable (AA010093/AA010094) from the scanner unit to the radar processor. -
Page 35: Connect The Power Cable
4.10 Connect the power cable A power cable is NOT supplied with the radar processor. A fuse/ circuit breaker must be used on the power cable supplying the radar processor. Check the system specifications section for the recommended DC input voltage. The power cable and fuse/circuit breaker requirements are shown in the table. -
Page 36: Connect The Ground Wire
4.11 Connect the ground wire The radar processor has a chassis ground connection stud located on the far right hand side of the unit. The chassis ground is DC isolated from power (–ve) to eliminate the risk of galvanic corrosion. If you are installing the radar processor on a vessel with a metal hull, connect the radar processor chassis ground to the hull at the closest possible location, using 12 AWG wire (or thicker):... -
Page 37: Connect Simrad Gb40 Or Northstar 8000I
The connection between the radar processor and the GB40/8000i system is via an ethernet network. One ethernet cable is used to connect the radar to a Navico 8 port network linker. Select the desired length. If there is only one NavComputer with radar, a crossover cable can be used. - Page 38 Ethernet crossover cable Used to connect the radar processor directly to a NavComputer. Cable has female connectors on both ends and joins two of the above standard ethernet cables together AA010084 Optional parts to connect (GB40 only) 24006694 AT10-HD This is used to supply the radar processor with heading information at 10 Hz from a SimNet heading source.
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Page 39: Simrad Gb40 Using A Simnet Heading Sensor
5.2 Simrad GB40 using a SimNet heading sensor The diagram below details how to connect the Navico radar to a GB40 system using an Ethernet crossover cable (F), or using the 8 port ethernet linker (G). High speed heading is via SimNet (D). -
Page 40: Northstar 8000I / Simrad Gb 40 Using A Nmea 0183 Heading Sensor
5.3 Northstar 8000i / Simrad GB 40 using a NMEA 0183 heading sensor The diagram below shows how to connect the radar to a Northstar 8000i or Simrad GB40 system for vessels that use a NEMA 0183 heading sensor. For key (page 39) information The compass must be NMEA compliant and configured as follows:... - Page 41 10 kW AA010027 connects to Radar Processor box. 25 kW AA010028 6kW AA010092 Scanner Cable20 m (65.5 ft) scanner cable. Will require disassembly of scanner to connect this cable. Cable has a radar processor connector on one 10kW & 25kW end, and small terminated flat connectors on the other.
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Page 42: Radar System Checklist
When deciding which standard ethernet cables to order, locate the crossover joiner where logically a network linker could be placed in the future if the system was upgraded. If more than 2 ethernet devices are going to be used please use the Navico 8 Port Linker (see G). AA010009 Navico 8 port ethernet linker: Used to connect more then two ethernet devices together. - Page 43 Transmit If the radar was in Standby mode, it will start transmitting immediately. If the radar was Off there will be a pause of 90 - 180 seconds while the radar warms ups before it starts transmitting. Standby This stops transmission, but keeps the radar ready to transmit again. This saves on power consumption (but you must turn it on and wait for the radar to warm up before you can use it again).
- Page 44 Select OK to confirm the new setting. • Change the radar bearing alignment Radar Use the radar bearing alignment to rotate image, one degree at a time, so that a known object dead ahead is directly under the vessel's heading marker. Radar This means that the image is aligned with the displayed chart and the compass.
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Page 45: Connect Simrad Nx40 / Nx45, Northstar M84 / M121 | 43
6 Connect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121 6.1 Parts needed NX40/45 and M84/M121 Qnt. Item Description Part No. Open array scanner. For part numbers (see "Check the radar parts" page 10) Radar Processor Qnt. Item Description Part No. Radar Processor: One of the following 6 kW processor... -
Page 46: Simrad Nx40/45 Northstar M84/M121 Radar Connections
Heading sensor (optional) Qnt. Item Description Part No. FC40 Fluxgate Compass 22090187 RC42 Rate Compass. 22090195 These have a 5.5 m (18 ft) SimNet cable attached. Connect using the radar accessories kit. Alternatively use an NMEA 0183 heading sensor and connect via display unit power cable. - Page 47 NMEA 0183 heading sensor (NMEA out). A junction box may be required. 700-4100-001 Navico GS10 SimNet GPS antenna. Can ship with NX unit depending on part number of display (see below). The antenna has a 5 m (16.5 ft) SimNet cable attached.
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Page 48: Set Up The Radar With The Simrad Nx40/45 Or Northstar M84/M121
6.3 Set up the radar with the Simrad NX40/45 or Northstar M84/M121 When the radar is enabled, it will turn on, warm up, and enter standby mode. To enable the radar functionality: Press Setup (NX) or menu twice to display the Setup menu, then select system •... -
Page 49: Connect Northstar 6000I / 6100I
7 Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i 7.1 Parts needed to connect to a Northstar 6000i / 6100i Qnt. Item Description Part No. Open array scanner. For part numbers (see "Check the radar parts" page 10) Radar Processor Qnt. Item Description Part No. -
Page 50: Connect The Radar Processor To A 6000I Or 6100I Display
7.2 Connect the radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display The following diagram shows the recommended method for connecting a radar processor to a Northstar 6000i or 6100i display unit: If you are connecting the radar to a Northstar 6000i or 6100i system, a 10 ft (3 m) radar communications cable (NS003107) is supplied with the 6000i or 6100i system. -
Page 51: Connect The Radar Communications Cable (Ns003107) To The Junction Box
The radar communications cable (NS003107) splits the 14 pin connector of the 6000i/6100i into (three) 3 different connectors, Bare Wires, Radar Comms and SmartCraft. This cable allows the 6000i/6100i to connect to NMEA devices (Bare Ends) or to Navico digital radar (Connector 1) or to a SmartCraft junction box (connector 2). - Page 52 NMEA 2 OUT Black Black Yellow GROUND RS-232 GROUND White RS-232 RX Green Green ** Green RS-232 TX Red ** REMOTE SAVE Orange/White Orange/White 6000i or 6100i Pink Pink REMOTE POWER OUT SHIELD Drain Drain Drain RADAR REMOTE White/Orange Brown POWER IN * See cautions above.
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Page 53: Configure The Remote Power Control For A 6000I Or 6100I (Common Power Source)
7.4 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (common power source) There is a choice of two different modes for powering the radar ON/OFF: Power on Option 1 If you want the radar to power ON automatically whenever the 6000i or 6100i is powered •... -
Page 54: Configure The Remote Power Control For A 6000I Or 6100I (Different Power Sources)
7.5 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (different power sources) When the 6000i or 6100i and the radar processor have isolated power supplies, or are located more than 16.5 ft (5 m) apart, there is a choice of two different modes for powering the radar ON/OFF: •... - Page 55 Key for above two drawings Scanner comes with a 20 m (65.5 ft) cable (B) that needs to be attached. 6kW AA010092 Scanner cable 20 m (65.5 ft). Will require disassembly of scanner to connect. Cable has a radar processor connector on one end, and three small terminated 10kW &...
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Page 56: Set Up The Radar With The Northstar 6000I Or 6100I
7.6 Set up the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i 7.7 Turn the radar on and off Before you turn on the radar for the first time To extend magnetron lifetime, you're recommended to leave the radar in Standby mode for 30 minutes when activating the radar for the VERY FIRST time. -
Page 57: Configure The Navigator Communications
Harbor automatically optimizes the radar settings for use in a harbor. This is the default • setting. Range Rider is a Navico exclusive feature recommended for use when manual settings • are required. You can make changes to the clutter and gain settings for different ranges, and the Range Rider will store these settings for each range. -
Page 58: Heading Sensor Requirements
7.10 Heading sensor requirements The heading sensor can be a stand-alone unit or may be integrated into an auto-pilot system, provided that it supplies the NMEA 0183 HDG, HDT, OSD, HCC, HCD or HDM heading sentences to the navigator. It must output data at a 10 Hz update rate. If the heading sensor requires sea trial calibration, perform the manufacturer's recommended calibration procedure before you calibrate the radar heading. -
Page 59: Tune The Radar
6100i system Tune the radar so that the radar receiver frequency matches the transmitter frequency. For normal operation of a Navico radar, you're recommended to set the tuning mode to Auto. To tune the unit manually refer to the section Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i (see "Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system"... -
Page 60: Set The Heading Calibration (Heading Sensor Installed)
Press Gain, then press 1, 5, 0 to set the gain to 150. If you are using standard screen • colors, the display will show a green ring with a black center or solid green circle. If it doesn't, try changing the gain value until you can see the green ring and black center clearly. -
Page 61: Set The Heading Calibration (Heading Sensor Not Installed)
7.18 Set the heading calibration (heading sensor not installed) The heading calibration rotates the radar image on the screen so that a target dead ahead corresponds to a bearing of 0° on the screen. Press RADAR so that the navigator displays radar only. •... -
Page 62: Manual Tuning Procedure For The 6000I Or 6100I System
Northstar 6000i or 6100i system. At present, Navico is not aware of any such situation and recommends that automatic tuning be used, unless a reason is found to use this manual procedure. -
Page 63: Maintenance
8 Maintenance Before doing any maintenance work, always ensure that the radar system is turned OFF at the main power source. If a rectifier unit is used, turn OFF the power supply to this too. Remember that high voltages from the rectifier unit are always present, even if the radar is not operating, and these can cause severe injury or death. -
Page 64: Troubleshoot The Radar
(particularly of the cables) You'll save yourself a considerable amount of time if you check these items before placing a call to Navico; plus, you may find the problem right away. 9.1 Technical support, service and repairs The product is covered by a warranty which is supplied as a separate document. -
Page 65: Radar Is Not Operating Correctly
9.3 Radar is not operating correctly If no image appears on the screen and screen shows message no scanner detected: • check radar scanner interconnect cable wiring. If no image appears on the screen and the screen shows message no radar detected: check the data cable between the radar and the display head system •... -
Page 66: Drawings
10 Drawings 10.1 Drawings: 6 kW scanner 64 | Drawings... -
Page 67: Drawings: 10 Kw Scanner
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Page 68: Drawings: 25 Kw Scanner
10.3 Drawings: 25 kW scanner 66 | Drawings... -
Page 69: Radar Processor: Dimensions
10.4 Radar processor: Dimensions Drawings | 67... -
Page 70: Specifications
11 Specifications 11.1 Radar system specifications: 6 kW DC input 10.8 to 42 V (DC 12 V, 24 V or 32 V systems)* Scanner type Open array Scanner model Simrad Northstar TX06s NS007003 Scanner dimensions Swing circle 4.3 ft (1320 mm) Height 17.6"... -
Page 71: Radar System Specifications: 10 Kw
Gain Minimum 90 dB Noise figure NJT1969 @ 6 dB (average) at front-end input Temperature range +5ºF to +131ºF (-15ºC to +55ºC) Relative humidity 93% at +104ºF (+40ºC) Relative wind velocity 118 ft (36 m)/sec (maximum 70 knots) 6 kW Radar processor specifications Processor dimensions Width 5.6"... -
Page 72: Radar System Specifications: 25 Kw
Pulse length/PRF 0.08µs ± 30% 2250 Hz ± 5% 0.25µs ± 25% 1700 Hz ± 5% 0.50µs ± 25% 1200 Hz ± 5% 1.0µs ± 25% 650 Hz ± 5% Duplexer Circulator H-6AJRD00001 FCX-68 and Diode limiter NJS6930 Mixer MIC front-end - Model NJT1969 IF amplifier Center frequency 60 MHz ±... - Page 73 Vibration Amplitude 2 x 13.2 Hz, ± 0.03" [1 mm] ± 10% Amplitude 13.2 Hz to 100 Hz, gravity acceleration 0.7 m/sec² Waterproof IPX6 Plane of polarization Horizontal Preheating time Minimum 3 minutes Power consumption 180 W (maximum) at maximum wind velocity Emission type P0N.
- Page 74 Waterproof No rating Temperature range +5ºF to +131ºF (–15ºC to +55ºC) Relative humidity 95% at 104ºF (+40ºC) Power up time Approximately 35 seconds DC input 10.8 V to 36 V (DC 12/24 V system)* Power consumption 3 W (when operating) Leakage current <200 µA (when off, with a remote power input) * The scanner restricts operation to 24 V systems only.
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Page 75: Navico Radar Part Numbers
Dx42S-1 DX64S 24" radome 4 kW w/ 15 m cable and radar processor Dx64S-1 Dx64S-1 TX06S 6kw / 4ft open array w/20 m cable and radar processor Tx06S-1 Tx06S-1 TX10S 10kw / 6ft open array w/20 m cable and radar... - Page 76 24" radome 4 kW w/ 15 m cable AA010025LOW Radar processors 2 kW Navico radar processor module NS004780R AA010012 4 kW Navico radar processor module NS004781R AA010013 6 kW Navico radar processor module NS004782R AA010014 10 kW Navico radar processor module...