This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does
not cause harmful interference.
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FOREWORD
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Thank you for purchasing Icom’s MXR-5000R/T m a -
r i n e r a d a r .
The radar is designed for use with the
Commander™
cable.
It has powerful transmission power, and many other
advanced features can be used with the
Commander™
system through the supplied connection
system.
Icom Marine-
Icom Marine-
IMPORTANT
READ T H I S IN S T R U CTION M A NUAL
CAREFULLYbefore attempting to operate the
radar.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This
manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for the MXR-5000R/T.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
MODEL NAMEUNITSCANNER UNIT
MXR-5000R
(Radar)
MXR-5000T
(Radar)
Radar unit
Radar unit
EX-2714
(Radome type)
EX-2780
(Open array type)
Qty.
• DC power cable .......................................................... 1
The MXR-5000R/T are supplemental aids to navigation and are not intended to be a substitute for
accurate and current nautical charts.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of
Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United
Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
MarineCommander is a trademark of Icom Incorporated.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
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Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur.
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
FCC INFORMATION
• FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
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PRECAUTIONS
For radar unit:
R
WARNING!NEVER let metal, wire or other
objects touch any internal part or terminals of the radar
unit. This may result in an electric shock.
R
WARNING!NEVER apply AC voltage to the
DC input terminals of the radar unit. This may pose a
fire hazard, result in an electric shock or damage the
radar unit.
R
WARNING!NEVER apply more than 32 V DC
to the DC input terminal of the radar unit. This may
pose a fire hazard or damage the radar unit.
R
WARNING!NEVER touch the radar unit with
wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or damage the radar unit.
R
WARNING!NEVER open the bottom cover of
the radar unit. There are no user adjustment points.
This may result in an electric shock and incorrect reassembly may cause a fire hazard.
CAUTION:NEVER connect the radar unit to a DC
power source using reverse polarity. This will damage
the radar unit.
CAUTION:NEVER remove the fuse holder from
the DC power cable. This will damage the radar unit.
DO NOT place the radar unit in excessively dusty
environments.
DO NOT place the radar unit near heating equip-
ment or in direct sunlight or where hot or cold air blows
directly onto it.
DO NOT use or place the radar unit in areas with tem-
perature below –20˚C (–4˚F) or above +60˚C (+140˚F).
DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzine or
alcohol when cleaning the radar unit, as they can
damage the radar unit’s surfaces.
DO NOT place the radar unit in areas that will block
air passage or put anything around the radar unit. This
will obstruct heat dissipation.
KEEP the radar unit out of the reach of children.
KEEP the radar unit away from heavy rain, and never
immerse it in the water.
The radar unit meets IPX4 requirements for splash resistance when the supplied connection cable, scanner
unit are connected.
However, if it is dropped, splash resistance cannot be
guaranteed because of possible damage to the case
or the waterproof seals.
For Scanner unit:
R
DANGER:HIGH VOLTAGE!NEVER open
the scanner unit. The scanner unit contains high voltage that could be fatal. And there are no user adjustment points. All repairs and adjustments MUST be
made by a qualified electronics technician at your
Marine Navigation Dealer.
For qualified electronics technician only:
R
DANGER:HIGH VOLTAGE! High volt-
ages of up to 3,500 volts are used in the scanner
unit. Although prudent measures for safety have
been adopted, sufficient care must be taken in
the operation, maintenance and adjustment of the
scanner unit.
Electric shock of 1,000 volts or more may cause
electrocution and death; even an electric shock of
only 100 volts may be fatal.
R DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE! To prevent an
electric shock, turn the radar’s power is OFF*1 and
do not reach inside the scanner unit until you have:
• discharged the capacitors by disconnecting the system
cable from the radar unit for 5 min.
• checked that no electric charges remain inside the device.
Also, it is safest to wear dry insulated rubber gloves.
NEVER use both hands simultaneously; keep one
hand in your pocket.
R
WARNING:RADIATION HAZARD!
Radiation emitted from the scanner unit can be
harmful, particularly to the eyes. To avoid harmful radiation, turn
beginning work on the scanner unit.
the radar’s power is OFF*1 before
DO NOT use or place the scanner unit in areas with
temperature below –25˚C (–13˚F) or above +70˚C
(+158˚F).
NEVER immerse the scanner unit in the water.
The scanner units meet IPX6
pressure water jet resistance.
However, if these items are dropped, high-pressure
water jet resistance cannot be guaranteed because
of possible damage to the cases or the waterproof
seals.
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*
The radar’s power automatically turns OFF approx. 30 sec.
after the display units’ power are turned OFF.
2
*
Except for the cable connectors. They meet IPX4 requirements while connecting to the radar unit.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this radar,
not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your
authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.
*2 requirements for high-
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RADAR OPERATOR WARNING
WARNING
Icom requires the radar operator to meet
the F C C Requirements f o r R a d i o
Frequency Exposure. A slotted waveguide array antenna with gain not greater
than 27 dBi must be mounted a minimum
of 5.5 meters (measured from the lowest point of the
antenna) vertically above the main deck and all possible personnel. This is the minimum safe separation
distance estimated to meet all RF exposure compliance requirements. This 5.5 meter distance is based
on the FCC Safe Maximum Permissible Exposure
(MPE) distance of 3.5 meters added to the height of
an adult (2 meters) and is appropriate for all vessels.
For watercraft without suitable structures, the antenna
must be mounted so as to maintain a minimum of
1 meter vertically between the antenna, (measured
from the lowest point of the antenna), to the heads of
all persons AND all persons must stay outside of the
3.5 meter MPE radius.
Do not transmit with radar and antenna when persons
are within the MPE radius of the antenna, unless
such persons (such as driver or radar operator) are
shielded from antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier. The MPE Radius is the minimum distance
from the antenna axis that person should maintain in
order to avoid RF exposure higher than the allowable
MPE level set by FCC.
FA ILUR E TO OBSERVE THESE LIMITS MA Y
ALLOW THOSE WITHIN THE MPE RADIUS TO
EXP E RIENCE RF RADIAT I ON A BSORPTI ON
W H I C H E X C E E D S TH E F C C MA X I M U M
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMIT.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RADAR
OPERATOR TO ENSURE THAT THE MAXIMUM
P E R M I S S I B L E EX P O S U R E L I M I T S AR E
OBSERVE D AT AL L TIME S DURI NG RAD AR
TRANSMISSION. THE RADAR OPERATOR IS TO
ENSURE THAT NO BYSTANDERS COME WITHIN
THE RADIUS OF THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE
EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Determining MPE Radius
THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE)
RADIUS HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE A RADIUS
OF ABOUT 3.5 M PER OET BULLETIN 65 OF THE
FCC.
THIS E S T IMATE IS M A D E ASSUMING T H E
MA X I MU M PO W E R O F T H E R A D AR A N D
ANTENNAS WITH A MAXIMUM GAIN OF 27 dBi
ARE USED FOR A SHIP MOUNTED SYSTEM.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD .............................................................. i
IMPORTANT ............................................................... i
SYSTEM COMPONENTS .......................................... i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............................................ i
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES....................................... i
FCC INFORMATION .................................................. i
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... ii
RADAR OPERATOR WARNING .............................. iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................... iii
wGROUND TERMINALS
Connect these terminals to ground to prevent elec-
trical shocks.
eMarineCommander™ CONNECTOR
Connect this connector to the Icom MarineCom-
mander™.
rSCANNER UNIT CONNECTOR
Connect this
unit.
connector
to the supplied scanner
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2
12 V/24 V
battery
Radar unit
KEEP the terminal
guard attached after
connecting cables.
NOTE: Use the terminals as shown below for
the cable connections.
Solder
Crimp
Tu rn the power OFF.
Ground
NEVER connect anything other
than the supplied scanner unit.
Supplied scanner unit
MarineCommander™
MXP-5000
Te rminal guard
GND
DC IN
12V/24V
NC
Detach the terminal guard first.
Flat washer
Flat washer
Spring washer
Spring washer
Bolt
Nut
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
■ Connection
CAUTION: Before connecting, make sure discon-
necting the radar unit’s DC power cable from the
battery.
■ Power source requirement
CAUTION: Before connecting the DC power cable,
check the following important items. Make sure:
• Output voltage of the power source is 12 V/24 V
DC.
• DC power cable polarity is correct.
Red : Positive + terminal
Black : Negative _ terminal
• Fuse rating of the DC power cable is correct. (The
10 A fuse is pre-installed.)
5 A : For 24 V power source
10 A : For 12 V power source
■ Ground connection
2
To prevent electrical shocks and other problems,
ground the radar unit through the [GND] terminal. For
best results, connect a heavy gauge wire or strap to
the nearest grounding point on the boat. The distance
between the [GND] terminal and the ground point
should be as short as possible.
■ Mounting
First, drill four Ø5.5–6 mm (0.22–0.24 in) holes to
mount the radar unit using the units base as a pattern.
Mount the radar unit securely with the four supplied
bolts (M5×30 mm) to a flat surface which supports
more than approx. 5 kg (11 lb).
CAUTION:KEEP the radar unit at least 1.8 meter
(5.9 ft) away from your vessel’s magnetic navigation compass.
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607 (23.9)
45.5 (1.79) 150.5 (5.93)
243 (9.57)
90.5 (3.56)90.5 (3.56)
Ship’s bow directionShip’s bow direction
■ Mounting the EX-2714 scanner unit
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
2
DLocation
R WARNING! BE SURE
whenever you are working with the scanner unit.
* The radar’s power automatically turns OFF approx. 30 sec.
after the display unit’s power is turned OFF.
When 2 display units are connected to the
MarineCommander™, all units’ power must be turned OFF.
The scanner unit is designed for high-pressure water
jet resistance (except for the cable connectors). Select
a place for installation which meets the following important conditions.
q The scanner unit must be near the boat’s center line
and have a good view in every direction. Be sure
there are no objects in the surrounding area which
will intercept the scanning beam.
w Keep the scanner unit away from any smoke-stacks.
Smoke can damage the unit.
e When the boat is equipped with a Radio Directional
Finder (RDF) system, keep the scanner unit at least
2 m (6.6 ft) away from any RDF antenna.
• Radiation from the scanner unit can affect the measurement data of RDF equipment.
r The unit should be placed as high as possible on
the boat to obtain best performance with maximum
range.
t If you install two or more radar in one boat, install
one above, and one below.
y The mounting surface must be parallel with the
boat’s waterline.
u If the height is insufficient to install the scanner unit,
build a special frame for installation.
the radar’s power
is OFF*
DMounting
q Drill four holes of 12 mm (0.47 in) in diameter using
the supplied template.
w If the mounting surface or platform is metal, apply
sealing compound around the holes to prevent corrosion and to waterproof the unit.
e Attach the scanner unit to the selected position with
the supplied bolts (M10×50 mm or M10×25 mm; depending on your installation needs), flat and spring
washers.
CAUTION: SECURE the four bolts firmly.
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Ship’s bow direction
Face the Ω mark in the direction
of the ship’s bow.
Stern
System cable
Scanner unit assembly
Bolt
Ferrite EMI filter
Shielded cable
ground wire
w
t
PA cable
Power
connector
e
Power cable
PA cable (Loop the PA cable twice.)
q
r
Sealing tube
Sealing nut
System cable
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
■ Wiring the EX-2714 system cable
CAUTION: NEVER cut the supplied system cable.
q Using a hex head wrench*, loosen the four bolts on
the bottom of the scanner unit, and open the unit.
* Phillips head or flathead screwdriver is also usable.
w Loosen the sealing nut on the scanner unit and
pass the system cable through the sealing nut and
tube. (q)
e Insert the black and white PA cable connector into
the PA unit connector J1. (w)
r Connect the shielded cable ground wire to the
ground plate with the screw. (e)
t Clamp the system cable with the ferrite EMI filter
attached near the sealing connector.
Be sure to clamp it tightly. (r)
• Scanner unit assembly (cover removed)
y Connect the power cable (black and red) to the
power connector. (t)
u Tighten the sealing nut, then replace the radome
cover over the scanner unit.
DO NOT stretch the system cable too much, other-
wise miss contact of the connector may occur.
i Tighten the four bolts on the bottom of the scanner
unit. (Use a torque wrench until the scale on the
wrench reads torque to 5.0 N•m; 3.69 lbf•ft.)
• The four projections around the circumference of the ra-
dome cover show the positions of the bolt receptacles.
• Connect the system cable
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Ship’s bow direction
190 (7.48)
399 (15.71)
381 (15)
■ Mounting the EX-2780 scanner unit
Ship’s bow direction
302 (11.89)
248 (9.76)
1200 (47.24)
20.5 (0.81)
R5.5 (0.22)
11 (0.43)
262 (10.31)
281 (11.06)
98 (3.86)
152 (5.98)
190 (7.48)
DLocation
R WARNING! BE SURE
whenever you are working with the scanner unit.
* The radar’s power automatically turns OFF approx. 30 sec.
after the display unit’s power is turned OFF.
When 2 display units are connected to the
MarineCommander™, all units’ power must be turned OFF.
The scanner unit is designed for high-pressure water
jet resistance (except for the cable connectors). Select
a place for installation which meets the following important conditions.
q The scanner unit must be near the boat’s center line
and have a good view in every direction. Be sure
there are no objects in the surrounding area which
will intercept the scanning beam.
w Keep the scanner unit away from any smoke-stacks.
Smoke can damage the unit.
e When the boat is equipped with a Radio Directional
Finder (RDF) system, keep the scanner unit at least
2 m (6.6 ft) away from any RDF antenna.
• Radiation from the scanner unit can affect the measurement data of RDF equipment.
r The unit should be placed as high as possible on
the boat to obtain best performance with maximum
range.
t If you install two or more radar in one boat, install
one above, and one below.
the radar’s power
is OFF*
y The mounting surface must be parallel with the
u If the height is insufficient to install the scanner unit,
DMounting
q Drill four holes of 12 mm (0.47 in) in diameter using
the supplied template.
w If the mounting surface or platform is metal, apply
sealing compound around the holes to prevent corrosion and to waterproof the unit.
e Attach the scanner unit to the selected position with
the supplied bolts (M10×40 mm), flat and spring
washers.
CAUTION: SECURE the four bolts firmly.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
boat’s waterline.
build a special frame for installation.
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Allen wrench
Scanner body
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w
Ferrite EMI filter
Cable tie
Cable clamp
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Sealing tube
Sealing Nut
e
Shielded cable
ground wire
System cable
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Looped
cable tie
Power cable
PA cable
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
■ Wiring the EX-2780 system cable
CAUTION: NEVER cut the supplied system cable.
q Loosen the four bolts on the bottom of the scan-
ner body using the supplied allen wrench (q), and
open the top cover (w).
w Loosen the nut on the scanner unit and pass the
system cable through the nut and sealing tube. (e)
e Connect the power cable (black and red) connec-
tor to the power unit connector through the looped
cable tie. (r)
r Insert the PA cable (black and white) connector into
the PA unit connector. Be sure to follow the diagram
below carefully. (t)
• Secure the looped PA cable with the looped cable tie
(y).
t Connect the shielded cable ground wire to the
chassis with the screw as shown in the diagram.
(u)
y Clamp the system cable with the cable clamp metal
fitting using a screw near the sealing connector.
(i)
Be sure to clamp it tightly.
u Clamp the system cable with the ferrite EMI filter
attached near the sealing connector. (o)
Be sure to clamp it tightly.
Secure the ferrite EMI filter with cable tie.
i Tighten the sealing-nut, then close the top cover.DO NOT stretch the system cable too much, other-
wise miss contact of the connector may occur.
o Tighten the four bolts on the bottom of the scanner
body. (Use a torque wrench until the scale on the
wrench reads torque to 9.8 N•m; 7.23 lbf•ft.)
Fig.1
Fig.2
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Unit: mm (in)
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Peel the sheath
To the displayTo the scanner
■ Attaching the EX-2780 scanner unit
Scanner unit
Stay
Sealing washer
Flat washer
Belleville washer
(Install in this direction)
Bolt
Lubrication fitting place
Grounding wire
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
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q Put the scanner unit on the stay, then attach the an-
tenna rotor with the supplied bolts (M8×18 mm), flat
and belleville washers and a sealing washer.
Be sure to install the belleville washer in the direc-
tion as shown below. (Fig. 1)
w Apply the lubricant specified below, or an equivalent
one, to the motor bearing, if required.
• Manufacture : ESSO
Type : BEACON 325
e Connect the grounding wire (purchase locally) to the
ground plate with the supplied terminal if required.
(Fig. 2)
NOTE: When using the optional system cable.
Peel the outer sheath of the system cable when
using the optional system cable OPC-1078.
BE CAREFUL! DO NOT cut the inner shield wire when
peeling the outer sheath.
18±2
(0.71±0.08)
410±5
(16.14±0.2)
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Fig.2
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Fuse rating: 10 A for 12 V power source
5 A for 24 V power source
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MAINTENANCE AND OPTIONS
Continued, reliable operation of the radar depends on
how you care for your equipment.
The simple maintenance tips that follow can help you
save time and money, and avoid premature equipment
failures.
■ Periodic maintenance
q Keep the equipment as clean as possible.
• Use a soft cloth to remove dirt, dust and water.
w Check all hardware for loose screws, bolts, etc.
e Check cables and terminal connections.
■ Scanner unit maintenance
DCleaning
q Wipe the surface of the scanner unit with a clean
soft cloth.
• DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzene or alco-
hol.
w Check that there is no dirt or caked-on salt.
• A heavy deposit of dirt or caked-on salt on the painted
surface of the upper scanner unit will cause a considerable drop in radar performance.
e Check for cracks or deterioration of the rubber
packing and replace it, if necessary.
R WARNING! BE SURE
before performing any maintenance.
* The radar’s power automatically turns OFF approx. 30 sec.
after the display unit’s power is turned OFF.
When 2 display units are connected to the
MarineCommander™, all units’ power must be turned OFF.
the radar’s power
is OFF*
DPainting (MXR-5000T only)
To prevent the corrosion, paint the surface of the
scanner body (except the scanner unit) once or twice
a year.
DMounting
Check the mounting bolts of the scanner unit and
tighten, if necessary.
■ Fuse replacement
If the fuse blows or the radar stops functioning, find
the source of the problem and have it repaired. Then,
replace the blown fuse with a new, properly rated one
as shown at right.
■ Options
• OPC-1895 c o n n e c t i o n c a b l e
Allows you to connect the Icom MarineCommander™
system. (20 m: 65.6 ft)
• OPC-1077s y s t e m c a b l e
Allows you to install the radar unit and scanner unit
up to 20 m (65.6 ft) apart. (For MXR-5000R only)
• OPC-1078s y s t e m c a b l e
Allows you to install the radar unit and scanner unit
up to 30 m (98.4 ft) apart.
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Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an Icom transceiver.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to
an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is
used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved
by Icom.
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SPECIFICATIONS
D Radar unit
• DC input voltage : 10.8 V to 31.2 V DC
• Power consumption : Less than 5.0 A at 12.0 V (MXR-5000R)
Less than 5.5 A at 12.0 V (MXR-5000T)
• Usable temperature range : –20°C to +60°C; –4˚F to 140˚F
• Dimensions (projections not included) :
• Weight (approx.) : 2.1 kg; 4.62 lb
D Scanner unit
◆ EX-2714 (Radome)
• Type : 60 cm (2 ft.) Slotted Waveguide Array, enclosed in a