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qualified service technicians – there are no user serviceable parts or 
adjustments contained in this product. The operator should never 
remove the digital radar units internal covers, or attempt to service the 
equipment.

2.

Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard

. The radar antenna emits elec-

tromagnetic radio frequency (RF) energy which can be harmful partic-
ularly to your eyes. DO NOT look at the antenna at close range. It is 
important that the radar is turned off whenever personnel are required 
to come close to the scanner assembly or associated equipment. It is 
recommended that the radar scanner is mounted out of range of per-
sonnel (above head height). Distances from the face of the radar at 

which RF radiation levels of 100 W/m

2

 and 10W/m

exist, are given 

below

.

When properly installed and operated, the use of this radar will con-
form to the requirements of

:

ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999 Standard for Safety Levels with Respect 
to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 
3 Hz to 300 GHz.

ICNIRP Guidelines 1998 - International Commission on Non-Iro-
nising Radiation Protection: Guidelines for limiting exposure to 
time-varying electric, magnetic and electro magnetic fields (upto 
300Ghz) 1998.

3.

Navigation Aid

. This radar unit is only an aid to navigation. Its accu-

racy can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or 
defects, environmental conditions, improper handling, installation or 
use. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and 
navigational judgements. This radar unit should not be relied upon as 
a substitute for such prudence and judgement.

Model

Distance to 100 W/m

point

Distance to 10 W/m

point

RA1048HD

(4 kW)

Nil

Worst case

1.0 M

RA1072HD

(4kW)

Nil

Worst case

1.0 M

RA2048SHD

(12 kW)

Nil

TBC

RA3072SHD

(12 kW)

Nil

TBC

Summary of Contents for RA1048HD

Page 1: ...Digital Radar Scanners Installation Manual Document number 87087 1 Date June 2007...

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Page 3: ...digital radar unit site 12 Digital radar dimensions 12 1 5 Mounting Surfaces 15 Sailboats 15 Power Boats 15 1 6 Setting the radiation plane 16 1 7 Cable requirements 17 Digital Radar cable 17 1 8 Powe...

Page 4: ...apter 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 37 3 1 EMC Conformance 37 3 2 System Checks 37 3 3 Set up alignment and timing checks 38 Switch on and initial set up 38 Checking transmission 38 Bearing alignm...

Page 5: ...t Always maintain a permanent watch soyou can respond to situations as they develop CAUTION Before installing the Digital radar system check that individual components are the correct voltage for your...

Page 6: ...ed and operated the use of this radar will con form to the requirements of ANSI IEEE C95 1 1999 Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields 3 Hz...

Page 7: ...Hampshire PO3 5TD England Telephone 44 0 23 9269 3611 Fax 44 0 23 9269 4642 www raymarine com Copyright Raymarine Ltd 2007 The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook to the bes...

Page 8: ...formation on maintenance and trouble shooting Warranty To register your new Raymarine product please fill out the warranty card included in the box or go to www raymarine com It is important that you...

Page 9: ...ustrated must not be disposed of in general waste or landfill but in accordance with local regulations for such products Although the WEEE Directive does not apply to all Raymarine products we support...

Page 10: ...ces must accept interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications to these devices not expressly approved in writing by Raymarine could violate c...

Page 11: ...dures please refer to G and E Series handbooks or contact technical support 4 kW High definition open array digital radar 4kW Super high definition open array digital radar 48 Array scanner 48 Open ar...

Page 12: ...configuration Examples of digital radar systems as illustrated below For more detailed systems please see your individual display Owner s Handbook D10430 1 GPM400 Radar Power VCM100 Display SeaTalkhs...

Page 13: ...t EMC performance is not compromised For optimum EMC performance we recommend that Raymarine equipment and the cables connected to it are At least 3 ft 1 m from any equipment transmitting or cables ca...

Page 14: ...n possible between different items of electrical equipment This will provide the best conditions for EMC performance for the installation Suppression ferrites Raymarine cables may be fitted with suppr...

Page 15: ...ste D r i l l 1 1 m m d i a m e te r h o l e 4 p o s i t i o n s C e n tr e o f R o ta ti o n F O R W A R D C a b le E n t r y 1 4 0 m m 7 0 m m 1 5 0 m m 5 7 m m M a x i m u m o u tl i n e o f p e d...

Page 16: ...llowing points to ensure reliable and trouble free operation Note In order to minimize potential interference to other systems on board ship EMC it is advisable to mount the digital radar on a part of...

Page 17: ...space above the install site to ensure you can open the radar lid fully Magnetic compass Mount the digital radar unit at least 1 m away from a magnetic compass Cable run The maximum length of cable b...

Page 18: ...an be minimized by placing absorbing material such as a block of wood between the digital radar and mast Platform rigidity stability The radar platform should not twist causing bearing errors or be su...

Page 19: ...the sails or any rigging could touch the digital radar or mounting platform Without a proper radar guard the mounting platform and the digital radar could be severely damaged Power Boats On many smal...

Page 20: ...opt a higher bow angle when the vessels is at its cruising speed In many cases this substantially alters and raises the radar s main radiation plane and can cause poor detection of nearby targets It m...

Page 21: ...e distance between the digital radar VCM100 and data connections All cables should be adequately clamped and protected from physical damage and exposure to heat avoid running cables through bilges or...

Page 22: ...radar Pedestal 48 Open Array 72 Open Array E52069 E52081 E52082 E52083 E52084 High definition Super high definition Super high definition High definition High definition Digital cables 16 4 ft 5 M Dig...

Page 23: ...khs data cable extensions you must G series Connect the digital radar cable s SeaTalkhs data plug to the SeaTalkhs switch The output of the SeaTalkhs switch should then be connected to the G series GP...

Page 24: ...at should not be removed DO NOT remove this moulded plug 1 8 Power requirements The digital radar system is intended for use on ships DC power systems operating from 12 to 24 Volts DC 12 V and 24 V sy...

Page 25: ...42 V to the digital radar The unit is a below decks unit only and is designed to be splash proof only The digital radar can ONLY be powered in conjunction with the VCM100 For multiple digital radar s...

Page 26: ...advice Emergency stop button The VCM100 unit has an option for an emergency stop button If this is used the factory fitted wire bridge should be removed and replaced with the emergency stop button co...

Page 27: ...t Owner s Handbook for details If you need to extend the drain screen wire the extension wire should be an 8 mm braid or AWG 10 6 0 mm2 multi stranded cable If your vessel does not have an RF system c...

Page 28: ...ircuit breaker or fuse value ratings Check and ensure all terminal connections are clean CAUTION If you do not have a thermal circuit breaker or fuse in your power circuit e g fitted to the DC distrib...

Page 29: ...g platform The open array is then secured to the pedestal and the VCM100 is fitted where it is accessible Full details for mounting the digital radar are given below CAUTION The pedestal unit has a ca...

Page 30: ...ON It is important to keep the cable run from the DC distribution panel circuit breaker to the VCM100 as short as possible see Table 1 2 p 21 Ensure the VCM100 unit is level on it s horizontal plane O...

Page 31: ...i l l 1 1 m m d i a m e t e r h o l e 4 p o s i t i o n s C e n t r e o f R o t a t i o n F O R W A R D C a b l e E n t r y 1 4 0 m m 7 0 m m 1 5 0 m m 5 7 m m M a x i m u m o u t l i n e o f p e d e...

Page 32: ...al Note If the studding supplied is not long enough for the mounting surface thickness useM10stainless steel gradeA4 70studdingof asuitable length Refer to the following illustrations for details F O...

Page 33: ...rning on page 25 raise the pedestal over the mounting surface Carefully lower into position taking care that the studs pass through the holes without damaging the threads Ensure that the digital conne...

Page 34: ...and associated washers to secure the pedestal Grease the studs with Denso paste supplied Tighten to 22 1 lb ft 30NM torque ensure the radar is tightly fitted If required cut off any excess stud F O R...

Page 35: ...tached system The digital radars power switch should be in the OFF position The pedestal unit has a cap fitted over the open array mounting shaft to protect the protuding co axial pin This cap must be...

Page 36: ...ect orientation and that the threaded alignment guides are fitted Carefully align then slowly lower the array Note The antenna mounting bracket is designed so that the array can only be fitted to the...

Page 37: ...oulded plug Connecting the digital radar cable Line up the two arrows one on the radar cable one on the radar connector on the base With the two arrows aligned push the connector in once the connector...

Page 38: ...into the SeaTalkhs data bus via the SeaTalkhs switch crossover coupler Connect the display systeminto the SeaTalkhs data bus from the switch cross overcoupler so data can be shared throughout the sys...

Page 39: ...in the vicinity of the open array the switch should be set to OFF The following cable connections to the VCM100 are required See Voltage Converter Module VCM100 on page 21 for power connection detail...

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Page 41: ...the relevant Multifunctional display system Owner s Handbook will help you to familiarize yourself with the operation of the radar 3 1 EMC Conformance Always check the installation before going to se...

Page 42: ...r before switching to transmit mode Run through the radar operations described in the display unit Owner s Handbook and check that all the expected data is displayed Bearing alignment When the system...

Page 43: ...you can set this so the scanner parks correctly To set the correct offset angle 1 Ensure that i the display is switched on with the Radar page selected ii the radar is in standby mode 2 Press MENU 3...

Page 44: ...wer cord Suppression ferrites Raymarine cables may be fitted with suppression ferrites These are important for correct EMC performance Any ferrite removed for maintenance purposes must be replaced in...

Page 45: ...equip ment Undue noise and interference may be a symptom of an EMC related problem Always report any EMC related problem to your nearest Raymarine dealer We use such information to improve our quality...

Page 46: ...ay unit serial number is printed on the back of the unit and the digital radar serial number is on the rear of the scanner near the connector socket Table 3 1 Problem Correction No Data Source message...

Page 47: ...00 status LED sequence s Table 3 2 LED name Operating color Working condition On Green solid Radar operating normally Fault Red solid Fault condition Sleep Yellow flashing Radar in Standby Yellow soli...

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