MDC-1840BB/1841BB/1860BB/1810BB/1820BB Series
Operation Manual
1.1 Outline of the equipment
The MDC-1800BB series of radar is designed and manufactured to meet the IEC
technical standards, shown below.
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IEC 60945 4
Edition 2002, General
IEC 60872-2 and 3: EPA and ATA
IEC 61162-1 and 2: Digital Interface
IEC/PAS 60936-5: AIS (display on Radar)
The equipment is composed of two units, the antenna and the processor. The antenna
unit comprises a 3ft, 4 ft or 6 ft aerial, which is mounted on the transceiver unit of
either 4kW(For MDC-1840BB/1841BB), 6kW(For MDC-1860BB), 12 kW (For
MDC-1810BB), or 25 kW (For MDC-1820BB) type. The 4 foot and 6 foot aerials are
encapsulated in a water-sealed, durable plastic case. The transceiver unit is
contained in a waterproof aluminum case.
1.2 Equipment category
The MDC-1800BB series of radar is composed of the component units in the following
categories, specified in the IEC 60945 4
Antenna Unit
(Type RB715A, RW701A-03/04/06 + RB716A/RB717A/RB718A/719A):
Display Unit (Type MRM-100):
Operation Unit (Type MRO-100):
1.3 EMC compliance statement
This series of equipment has been tested and verified by the QinetiQ UK, according to
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the IEC 60945 4
Edition, in terms of Electro Magnetic Compatibility and atmospheric
durability against the maritime environment.
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Chapter 1 General Descriptions
Exposed to the weather (formerly Class X)
Protected from the weather (formerly Class B)
Protected from the weather (formerly Class B)
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edition, Para 4.4.
Chapter 1
General Descriptions
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