Raymarine Digital Radome RD418D, User Manual

Page 1: ...87092 1 Raymarine A5 Landscape Special Cover_Front eps Digital Radome Scanner User Guide Document number 81313 3 Date February 2009...

Page 2: ...oldings Limited 45STV 60STV AST Autoadapt Auto GST AutoSeastate AutoTrim Bidata GSeries HDFI LifeTag Marine Intelligence Maxiview On Board Raychart Raynav Raypilot RayTalk Raystar ST40 ST60 Seaclutter...

Page 3: ...red tools 6 Digital Radome scanner dimensions 7 18 Digital Radome scanner 7 24 Digital Radome scanner 7 Planning the installation 8 Cable requirements 9 Scanner cables 9 Running the cable to the scann...

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Page 5: ...em The intended application is for leisure marine boats and work boats not covered by IMO SOLAS carriage requirements Installation and operation of this radar may be subject to individual licensing of...

Page 6: ...est industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC sta...

Page 7: ...the navigation warning screen However if a scanner is not connected to the multi function display the version number will only be displayed for 10 seconds For information on how to update your multi...

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Page 9: ...ormance within the constraints imposed by any location always ensure the maximum separation possible between different items of electrical equipment For optimum EMC performance it is recommended where...

Page 10: ...Denso Paste Handbook Required tools Radome Scanner Installation template D11364 2 Drill 4 holes 10 mm diameter 18 and 24 Radomes 141 5 mm 27 5 mm 18 or 24 Radome Mounting Template Center Line of Radom...

Page 11: ...dome scanner 346 mm 13 62 in diameter 521 mm 20 5 in diameter 233 mm 9 17 in D11356 1 247 mm 9 7 in 116 5 mm 4 58 in 141 5 mm 5 57 in 27 5 mm 0 92 in D11357 1 247 mm 9 7 in 233 mm 9 17 in 116 5 mm 4 5...

Page 12: ...t the scanner so high that it is affected by the pitching and rolling of the boat Mount the scanner so that the array rotates parallel to the waterline The radar beam is approximately 25o wide in the...

Page 13: ...st and connected to the unit Make sure that the cable does not chafe where it enters and exits the mast To minimize electrical interference try to avoid running radar cables near other onboard electri...

Page 14: ...must be protected by a thermal circuit breaker or fuse fitted close to the power source The following table details the fuse requirements for both 18 and 24 Digital Radomes WARNING If there is not a...

Page 15: ...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 han...

Page 16: ...12 Digital Radome Scanner User Guide Digital Radome connected to networked E Series Radar D11391 1 12 24V power SeaTalkhs SeaTalkhs SeaTalkhs Switch...

Page 17: ...Installation 13 Digital Radome connected to G Series display D11373 1 12 24V power SeaTalkhs Network selector switch in UP position Monitor GPM 400 SeaTalkhs Radar SeaTalkhs Switch...

Page 18: ...sure mounting platform is adequately robust for this installation F O R W A R D 1 1 Tape template to mounting platform 2 Using template drill 10 mm diameter hole in 4 positions D ri ll 4 h o le s 1 0...

Page 19: ...bolt in to the base of the scanner as shown in the following diagram Setting up the scanner Before you go to sea It is important to check the installation before you go to sea This involves aligning t...

Page 20: ...n 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 4 If necessary change the default langua...

Page 21: ...attach the mounting bolts securing the scanner Troubleshooting The following table will help you identify the most likely cause of a problem and the corrective action required to restore normal opera...

Page 22: ...act 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 ba...

Page 23: ...at www raymarine com This contains Frequently Asked Questions servicing information e mail access to the Raymarine Technical Support Department and details of worldwide Raymarine agents Telephone supp...

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Page 25: ...range 10 to 55 C Humidity limit upto95 at35 C Maximum wind speed for satisfactory operation 100 Kts Maximum Range Scale 48 Nautical miles Nm Transmitter Transmitter Fre quency 9405 25 MHz Peak Power...

Page 26: ...ominal 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 inc...

Page 27: ...Humidity limit upto95 at35 C Maximum wind speed for satisfactory operation 100 Kts Maximum Range Scale 48 Nautical miles Nm Transmitter Transmitter Fre quency 9405 25 MHz Peak Power Output 4 0 kW nom...

Page 28: ...ominal 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 inc...

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