TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.GENRAL 1.1 Outline 1.2 Boards & Major Components 1.3 Specifications 2.BLOCK DESCRIPTION 2.1 Overview 2.2 Display Unit Block Diagram of Power Supply Block Diagram of Processor PCB Main 0910 2.3 Transceiver Unit Block Diagram of IF 0711 Block Diagram of Modulator 2.4 Different Points of Similar PCBs 3.
The table below shows the major specifications of the each model. The same program is installed on all models, but the menu setting through factory menu is different between the models. Functions KR-1338 KR-1668 Maximum range 36 NM 64 NM...
1.2 Boards & Major Components Board KR-1338 KR-1668 PROCESSOR Board MAIN 0910 POWER SUPPLY Board PWR 0913 DISPLAY UNIT FILTER Board FIL 0912 KEY 0912 PANEL Board MOD 0904A MOD 0904B MODULATOR Board IF AMP Board IF 0711 RTB Board...
24 rpm nominal Scanner Housing Stureruct Radome Open nominal 0.9 m 1.0 m Standard Compass Safe Distance Steering 0.7 m 0.74 m KR-1338-SME-3 TRANCEIVER KR-1338 KR-1668 Magnetron MAF1421B/MSF1421 MAF1421/MAF1422B Frequency &Modulation 9410 M z 30M z,P0N 6 kW nominal Peak Output Power 4 kW nominal 0.08...
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS KR-1338 KR-1668 Scanner Unit to +70 Ambient Temperature Display Unit to +55 Humidity Relative humidity 93% 2% or less at +40 Vibration -IEC 60945 KR-1338-SMJ-6 POWER SUPPLY & POWER CONSUMPTION KR-1338 KR-1668 10.5 V to 40.0V DC Power...
2. BLOCK DESCRIPTION 2.1 Overview The simpified block diagram of the system is illustrated below. Scanner Unit Antenna Display Unit Mag. HD.BP Mod. Video Processor Trigger RF Module Panel Power Ship s mains Nav. Gyro The trigger pulse from the PROCESSOR Board is delivered to the MODULATOR Board, oscillates the magnetron, and then radar wave is emitted from the radiator.
2.2 Display Unit Power Supply Circuit (PWR 0913) The constant voltage generator Q1 is in operation even when power switch is off, ship s mains is supplied. The power supply circuit is basically consists of a main inverter and a sub inverter. The main inverter derives the isolated line voltages +12 V/ANT+12 V and -12 V/ANT -12 V from the main input.
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Qverload on +5 V and + 32 V line is detected by U6. Overload on +12 V(MOTOR+) line is detected by U7. When the +5 V and + 32 V line is reduced by a heavy load, U6 or U7 becomes condctive and consequently disables the PWM controller thro- ugh Q6, Q7 and Q8.
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AUTOMATIC TUNING There are two types of automatic tuning: peak search and short search. The tuning voltage differs from model to model. KR-1338/1668 : 5 V to 28 V Peak search: Tuning voltage (TUNING), point in the figure below, is searched in the tuning voltage range 5V to 28V.
TUNING INDICATOR After tuning adjustment, peak TUNING IND voltages, , and in the figure on page are stored on to EEPROM. The automatic and manual tuning point is also memorized. Using these data, the tuning indicator extends more than 80% on ALL TX pulses. Note that the extension on short pulse is shorter than on long pulse.
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Heading and NAV data Heading data in NMEA format HEADING DATA (HDT, HDG, HDM, VHW)and NAV data (NMEA-0183)can be input from any NMEA input connection. THE data from the KEY board(KEY 0912) to P8#3 of MAIN board . NOTE: 1.If only one NMEA signal input may select any connection, if several connections have time the signal input, be please main and the most commonly used signal meets in the connection 1, because the complete signal's input is 1 comes the synchronization by the connection, i.e.
2.3 Transceiver Unit The following description is for reference only. As a general rule of thumb, the radar requires better noise figure (NF) and better dynamic range. Both factors, however, are reciprocal. The NF affects long range performance, while the dynamic range dose short range performance. To improve noise figure, amplifier and MBS circuit into the MIC, RU-9360.
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Modulator PRINCIPLE OF FET SWITCHING MODULATOR High voltage is charged into C through R while the magnetron is inactive. When the trigger is applied to the power MOS-FET, the FET turns on and the high voltage appears at the primary winding of the pulse transformer. This transformer boots the voltage, which makes the magnetron oscillate.
2.4 Different Points of Similar PCBs 1. How to set SPU (MAIN 0910) Board This board is set at factory for use in the KR-1338. For use in the or 1668, change the factory menu as below. While pressing and holding down the GAIN(HM-OFF) control, press the [MENU] key five times to display the factory menu.
3. ADJUSTMENT WARNING IMPORTANT! SAFETY INFORMATION Be sure to read all the safety information which follows before perfoming any adjustment. Hazardous Voltage This equipment uses high voltage electricity which can SHOCK, BURN or cause DEATH Always make sure the electrical power is turned off before attempting to change a component or inspecting the inside of the equipment.
3.1 Adjustment of Display Unit Display Unit, Front side of view Power Connector OPTION DJ-1 Connector Fuse Holder UPGRADE NMEA-1 Connector NMEA-2 Connector Display Unit, Rear side of view...
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Inside of Display Unit, LCD Inside of Display Unit, Processor PCB...
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12.0 to 12.3 V DJ1-1(+)-DJ1-20(-) KR-1338-SME-8 Output signals from DJ-1 connector Test Item Ratings Test Point Remarks Approx. 5 V to 28 V(KR-1338/1948/ Antenna Unit discon- TUNE DJ1-6(+) -DJ1-20(-) ected TX, Auto tuning 1968) Short pulse: 0 to 1.0V(L) P/L A...
S: 2.0V to 2.3V TX Condition S: 2.6V to 2.8V GAIN VR: MAX STC Curve S: 3.0V to 3.2V STC VR: MAX S: 4.0V to 4.5V -4 Vpp VIDEO Preset (Neg. Polarity, main bang level) TX Condition 8 to 12V TX TRIGGER KR-1338-SMC-10...
VIDEO Signal adjustment VIDEO signal adjustment is carried out in the processor board. This is a simplified block diagram of the video amplified circuit. VIDEO AMP ANTI-LOG Clutter level Video level Gain preset Video Out VIDEO IN < 2 Curve VIDEO GAIN LEVEL...
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Gain preset Conditions A/C AUTO A/C SEA fully clockwise A/C RAIN fully counterclockwise GAIN fully Clockwise Scanner [INSTALLATION SETUP 1] menu 4. Ant on Tx : STOP Table 3-6 Gain preset Check Point Rating Adjuster TP3 on SPU pcb (trigger at TP1) = 0.04 to 0.06V STC curve...
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ANT height setting Antenna height (STC curve adjustment) should be set Radar at installation to match the STC curve with installation conditions. This is especially important when sea conditions changes over time - rotation of the STC VR may erase both sea clutter and legitimate targets if the STC curve is not suitable.
Inverter Frequency 85.5 to 94.5 KHz +12 V 12.1 to 12.3 V VR 1 TP 31 4.9 to 5.2 V +5 V TP 32 J1 #2(-) -11.6 to -12.8 V +12 V J1 #7(GND) J1 #3(+) 30.0 to 35.0 V +32 V J1 #7(GND) KR-1338-SME-11...
3.2 Adjustment of Scanner Unit Location of PCBs in Scanner Unit KR 1338 Magnetron V801 (NJT1968) MSF1421 IF AMP Board MODULATOR IF0711 MOD0904 Read Swith Scanner Motor B801 S801 BM-9256 Inside of Scanner Unit...
For factory adjustment TP 5 T3, T4 TP 7 +9 V 8.7 to 9.3 Vdc TP 8 +5 V 4.7 to 5.3 Vdc TP 9 -9 V -8.7 to -9.3 Vdc -5 V TP 10 -4.7 to -5.3 Vdc KR-1338-SME-13...
For factory adjustment TP 5 T3, T4 TP 7 +9 V 8.7 to 9.3 Vdc TP 8 +5 V 4.7 to 5.3 Vdc TP 9 -9 V -8.7 to -9.3 Vdc -5 V TP 10 -4.7 to -5.3 Vdc KR-1338-SMC-15...
4. MAINTENANCE 4.1 Remarks on Replacement of Major Parts Turn off the power before replacing any parts Do not touch the magnetron while the radar is transmitting. Sufficient high voltage exsts at the magnetron to cause death. MAGENTRON The magnetron emits a strong magnetic field. For this reason, remove wrist watch before performing the replacement and use a non-magnetic screwdriver to dismount the magnetron.
4.2 Life Expectancy of Expendable Parts Parts Type Code No. Life expectancy *1 Remarks more than 3000 hrs. BM-9256 000-139-918 KR-1338 Scanner motor more than 5000 hrs. KR-1668 BM-8256 MSF1421 more than 2000 hrs.*2 KR-1338 KR-1338 more than 2000 hrs.*2...
4.3 Menu tree MENU KEY RINGS(Off,1,2,3,max) EBL OFFSET Off On SHIFT Off On ZOOM Off On MODE HU CU NU TM DISP DATA ECHO TARIL Off On ECHO STRTCH Off ES 1 ES2 .Display ARPA MENU .AllCancel OTHER MENU .Vectpr ref .Vectpr Leng .Panel Dimmer 1,2,3,4...
5. TROUBLESHOOTHING 5.1 Outline This chapter provides troubleshooting flow charts and describes error messages. Error messages When there is no bearing pulse signal the display unit shows BP-SIG-MISSING and when is no heading signal, HD-SIG-MISSING. Check the antenna cable when those indications appear.
5.2 Troubleshooting Flow Charts Start Press Turn power on. Nothing appears Flow chart 1 on display No echoes nor Flow chart 7 white noise. Abnormal display Flow chart 2 Poor sensitivity. Flow chart 8 No heading data. Flow chart 3 No GAIN,STC, Flow chart 9 FTC effect.
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Symptom: Nothing appears on the display. Flow chart 1 No(No power) Keys beep when Check in-line fuse. pressed. Yes(Equipment is powered) LCD backlight Faulty LCD assy. lights?. Replace fuse, Check LCD display signal Turn on power J1 on the SPU Board. Check input voltage at connector J1351 on display unit.
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Symptom: Display Abnormal Flow chart 2 Check display output signal on MAIN 0910J MAIN 0910 Fault Adjustment Check brill control circuit display brill LCD Fault...
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Symptom: No heading data. Flow chart 3 Heading data format. NMEA 0183 s HDT,HDM,HDG Blank Heading data indication Blank Heading data ***.* indication. Check CLK data at HDG connector #3,#4 on ***.* displau unit Turn power off and on. Check HDT,HDM,HDG output setting.
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Symptom: No nav data. Flow chart 4 All data shown by asterisks or blank. Nav data indication. Some data shown by asterisks or blank. Check RD NMEA 1 / 2 connector on display unit with oscilloscope. Check nav equipment's output sentences. Faulty nav equipment or interconnection cable.
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Symptom: key(S) inoperative. Flow chart 5 Faulty pcb MAIN-0910. Warm up countdown. Faulty VR1 or VR2 on pcb KEY-0912, S1 to S12 Only one key is faulty. on pcb KEY-0912 Faulty lines #10 and #11(KEY 2) of the W301 on Single vertical row only.
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Symptom: Antenna dose not rotate. Flow chart 6 Antenna dose not rotate. Stop Menu setting ? Change " Scan stop " setting to "Rotate". (Installation menu) Rotate 0 V (DJ-1 #1) when TX key is pressed. MOTOR(+) on DJ-1 connector. +12 V(DJ-1 #) several seconds after TX key is pressed.
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Check for shorted or disc- onnected video signal line Faulty pcb MAIN-0910. between anntena unit and display unit. Disconnected or Faulty cable on video line. shorted. 12 V line on Faulty cable on video line. antenna unit Faulty pcb IF AMP. KR-1338/1668: IF-0711...
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Check if level sensitivity (page 5-12) of DJ-1 #16 on display unit is normal No echoes(white noise appears) KR-1338/1668: Faulty pcb IF 0711 9 to 12 V Check TOTAL ON TIME/ TOTAL TX TIME. Faulty pcb MAIN-0910 (No TX trigger)
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KR-1668: Faulty pcb MOD-0904B KR-1338: 7.4 to 7.6 Vdc Check magnetron heater KR-1668: 7.5 to 7.7 Vdc voltage at ST-BY. Within rating ? Check magnetron heater KR-1338/1668: VR 801 on pcb MOD-0904 voltage. Within rating ? Faulty magnetron or MIC.
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Magnetron usage time Replace magnetron. within in 2000 hrs. Check if AUTOMATIC KR-1338/1668: 5 V to 28 V TUNE voltage is output from display unit. (Switch from ST-BY to TX) Check level at DJ-1 #6 Faulty pcb MAIN-0910.
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Symptom: No GAIN, STC, FTC effect. Flow chart 8 Check voltage at Faulty Vr1 on KEY-0912 board. GAIN can be adjusted. J101 #15 on SPU board. MIN: 0 V MAX: approx. 4 V Faulty pcb SPU-9211. Check voltage at A/C SEA can be Faulty Vr2 on KEY-0912 board.
5.3 Message Indications The following messages appear to call the poerator s attention to missing heading, bearing or gyro pulses. Error Message Meaning HD SIG MISSING Heading pules is not applied to the SPU pcb. BRG SIG MISSING Bearing pules is not applied to the SPU pcb. ****.* Appears when bearing signal is interrupted momently 1) Press [MODEL] key to erase asterisk.(Momental signal loss) HDG shows ****.*...
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