Summary of Contents for Rose Point MDS-51
- Page 1 OINT ADAR NSTALLATION UIDE Your guide to installing the Rose Point Radar PRELIMINARY 11/9/2007...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2007 Rose Point Navigation Systems. All rights reserved. Rose Point Navigation Systems is a trademark of Rose Point Navigation Systems. The names of any other companies and/or products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ............................. 1 Package Contents ..........................1 Items required but not included ...................... 1 Power Supply ..........................2 Determining Installation Location ....................3 Shifting Away from Obstacles ......................4 Installing the Scanner Unit......................5 Installing the Open Array Antenna ....................7 Mounting the Control Box ...................... -
Page 4: Introduction
1 (2m) 1 (2m) Tapping Screw Fuses Ethernet Cable Power Switch Optional Cables If you will need a cable longer than 10m, the following lengths are available. Please contact Rose Point Navigation Systems for ordering information. MDS-51 MDS-52/61/62 242J158055B 242J159098B 242J158055C... -
Page 5: Power Supply
MDS-62 Fuse Requirements For the radar sensor to be operated safely, fuses with the proper rating must be used. Supply Voltage to Fuse Table for MDS-51 Supply Voltage to Fuse Table for MDS-52 Supply Voltage to Fuse Table for MDS-61... -
Page 6: Determining Installation Location
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Determining Installation Location Scanner Unit A radar’s target detection capacity varies greatly with the position of the scanner. An ideal position is a location high above the ship’s keel line where there are no obstacles all around the scanner. In an actual ship, such an ideal location is limited by various factors. -
Page 7: Shifting Away From Obstacles
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Shifting Away from Obstacles Shifting from keel line By shifting the scanner position from the keel line to one side of the ship, it is possible to move shadow zones to the other side which makes it possible to keep clear vision in the bow direction. The distance to... -
Page 8: Installing The Scanner Unit
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Installing the Scanner Unit When you have decided upon the place of installation, install the scanner unit. If a mounting base like the one shown below is available, it may be easier to install the scanner. If such a mount base is not available in your ship, you may install the scanner directly to the roof, etc. - Page 9 Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Mounting the radome scanner Mounting the open array scanner Use a silicon sealer to prevent the bolts from becoming loose. The Radome may be damaged if you use locking putty. Bolts for mounting Scanner Unit (Radome scanner)
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Page 10: Installing The Open Array Antenna
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Bolts for Mounting Scanner Unit (Open Scanner) Installing the Open Array Antenna Remove the protective cap covering the rotary coupler on the top of the scanner. Match the antenna radiation direction to the direction of the arrow markings on the rotation base and secure the antenna... -
Page 11: Mounting The Control Box
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Mounting the Control Box After you have finished installing the scanner unit, install the control box in the same way. Choose the proper bolt length according to the thickness of the surface on which you are going to install the control box. -
Page 12: Connecting The Scanner To The Control Box
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Connecting the Scanner to the Control Box Lay cables firmly in place by following the instructions below: Notes: 1. Do not bind the cable for the radar collectively with cables of other equipment (especially the power supply cable). - Page 13 Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Attaching the Cover (Radome scanner)
- Page 14 Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Attaching the interconnecting cable (Radome Scanner)
- Page 15 Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Interconnecting cable (Open scanner) 1. Be sure that the power is off. Connect the cable to the plug labeled “SCANNER” on the control box. Be sure to secure the rubber boot around the cable connector rim.
- Page 16 Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Attaching the interconnecting cable (Open Array Scanner)
- Page 17 Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Grounding wire Connect a grounding wire from one of the bolts on the scanner base as shown below. (The crimp terminal and grounding wire is user supplied.) Randome Scanner Open Scanner Grounding the Scanner...
- Page 18 Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Power supply cable Power should be fed through a switch and protective fuses or a circuit breaker. Connect the power supply cable (included with your radar) to the receptacle labeled “POWER” on the control box and connect to power supply as followings. The red and green wires are not used and should be covered with electrical tape to prevent a short circuit.
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Page 19: On/Off Control Switch
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide On/Off Control Switch You may use the On/Off control switch provided or another style of switch if desired. If you choose to use a different style, it must be rated for 30 VDC or more and have a current carrying capacity of 0.1 A or higher. -
Page 20: Connecting The Control Box To Your Navigation Computer
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Connecting the Control Box to your Navigation Computer TODO: Explain how to connect the control box to an Ethernet network. The Radar Sensor can be connected directly to a PC using an Ethernet cross-over cable or a network can be made with an Ethernet hub, switch, or router. -
Page 21: Installing The Radar Software
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Installing the Radar Software TODO: Write about how to enable the radar features in Coastal Explorer. -
Page 22: Calibrating The Radar
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Calibrating the Radar TODO: Write about how to setup all of the calibration settings! Installation Angle Parking Angle Transmission Trigger Delay STC Curve Preset Manual Gain Preset Manual STC Preset Auto Gain Preset Auto STC Preset... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Troubleshooting TODO: Write a troubleshooting section! Be sure to include: Network connection issues Errors reported by the radar unit... -
Page 24: Warranty
Rose Point Navigation Systems retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the product or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. -
Page 25: Return Policy
Returns for refund must include all original materials in like-new condition. Credit will be issued on original credit card used for purchase, unless other provisions are made ahead of time. Credit will generally be issued within 10 business days of date product was received at Rose Point Navigation Systems. -
Page 26: Specifications
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Specifications Radar Sensor Unit Power Interface... -
Page 27: Drawings
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide Drawings Interconnection Diagram... -
Page 28: Rb715A Scanner Unit
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide RB715A Scanner Unit... -
Page 29: Rb716A Scanner Unit
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide RB716A Scanner Unit... -
Page 30: Rb717A/718A Scanner Unit
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide RB717A/718A Scanner Unit... -
Page 31: Mds-5/Mds-6 Control Box
Rose Point Radar Installation Guide MDS-5/MDS-6 Control Box...
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