Chapter 1-2
CA34/44/54 Introduction and safety summary
It is a good idea if you make yourself familiar with the key functions, menu
structure and rotation of pages (screens) described in chapter 2 before you
start out, and then proceed with section 2.7 Initial start-up. For quick location
of a certain term, please check the “Glossary of terms” and the “Index” at the
back of the manual. Also, “How to get started” further on in this chapter will
give you a quick introduction to some of the features you have access to in
your new MultiRadar.
The display examples shown in this manual are not always an exact copy of
what you will see on the screen, as the presentation depends on your system
configuration and choices of setup. How to interpret special marked key sym-
bols etc. in the manual:
+/-
Either the + (plus) or - (minus) key may be applied.
Emphasizes important points.
1,3
Indicates that you should press the keys [1] and [3] to obtain what is
written in
italic
next to the key.
1.2 Safety summary
Precaution:
Do not open the equipment, only qualified persons should work
inside the equipment. If the glass in the screen breaks, be carefull not to get
cut on the sharp edges of the glass pieces.
The lifetime of the internal battery is minimum 5 years.
If not exchanged
before it goes flat, all data in the unit’s memory will be lost.
We strongly
recommend that you frequently store your data on a Simrad DataCard. For
exchange of battery, call your local Simrad workshop.
Power source, fuse and power cable:
Check that the DC power supplied to
the unit is within the range of 10 to 32 volts. Note that the appropriate fuse
must be employed (see the fuse rating in section 10.4 Specifications). Ensure
that the power cord is firmly attached.
Grounding:
To reduce electrical interference and risk of electrical shock,
properly ground the unit to the ship’s ground using the ground screw at the
rear of the unit. Good grounding should also be exercised for connected equip-
ment, refer to separate Installation manual.
Cleaning:
Do not use any kind of strong solvents e.g. spirit, alcohol, gasoline or oils.
Software:
The software version of the main unit (see start-up display) should
always be informed in a service situation, or when ordering a Dual Station.
Summary of Contents for CA34
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