JRC JMA-9172-SA Instruction Manual

MARINE RADARMARINE RADAR

EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT

INSTRUCTIONINSTRUCTION

MANUALMANUAL

JMA-9172-SAJMA-9172-SA

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◆◆◆ PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATION ◆◆◆

■ Cautions for high voltage

High voltages from hundreds volts to tens of thousands volts are to be applied to
the electronic equipment such radio and radar devices. You do not face any
danger during normal operation, but sufficient cares are required for maintenance,
inspection and adjustment of their internal components. (Maintenance, check-up
and adjustment of the inside of the equipment are prohibited except by
maintenance specialists.)

High voltages of tens of thousands volts are so dangerous as to bring an
instantaneous death from electric shock, but even voltages of hundred volts may
sometimes lead to a death from electric shock. To prevent such an accident, make
it a rule to turn off the power switch, discharge capacitors with a wire surely
earthed on an end make sure that internal parts are no longer charged before you
touch any parts inside these devices. At the time, wearing dry cotton gloves
ensures you further to prevent such danger. It is also a necessary caution to put
one of your hands in the pocket and not to use your both hands at the same time.

It is also important to select a stable foothold always to prevent additional injuries
once you were shocked by electricity. If you were injured from electric shock,
disinfect the burn sufficiently and get it taken care of promptly.

■ What to do in case of electric shock

When finding a victim of electric shock, turn off the power source and earth the
circuit immediately.

If it is impossible to turn off the circuit, move the victim away promptly using
insulators such as dry wood plate and cloth without touching the victim directly.

In case of electric shock, breathing may stop suddenly if current flows to the
respiration center in the brain. If the shock is not so strong, artificial respiration
may recover breathing. When shocked by electricity, the victim will come to look
very bad with weak pulse or without beating, resulting in unconsciousness and
rigidity. In this case, it is necessary to perform an emergency measure
immediately.

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◆◆◆ FIRST-AID TREATMENTS ◆◆◆

☆ First-aid treatments

As far as the victim of electric shock is not in dangerous condition, do not move
him and practice artificial respiration on him immediately. Once started, it should
be continued rhythmically.

(1) Do not touch the victim confusedly as a result of the accident, but the

rescuer may also get an electric shock.

(2) Turn off the power source calmly and move the victim away quietly from

the electric line.

(3) Call a physician or ambulance immediately or ask someone to call a doctor.

(4) Lay the victim on this back and loosen his necktie, clothes, belt, etc.

(5)

a. Examine the victim's pulse.

b. Examine his heartbeat bringing your ear close to his heart.

c. Examine his breathing bringing the back of your hand or your face

close to his face.

d. Check the size of the pupils of his eyes.

(6) Open the victim's mouth and take out artificial teeth, cigarette or chewing

gum if any. Keep his mouth open, stretch his tongue and insert a towel or
the like in his mouth to prevent the tongue from suffocating. (If it is hard to
open his mouth due to set teeth, open it with a screwdriver and insert a towel
in this mouth.)

(7) Then, wipe his mouth so that foaming mucus does not accumulate inside.

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☆ When pulse is beating but breathing has stopped

(Mouth-to-mouth respiration) Fig 1.

(1) Tilt the victim's head back as far as this face looks back. (A pillow may be

inserted his neck.)

(2) Push his jaw upward to open his throat wide (to spread his airway).

(3) Pinch the victim's nostrils and take a deep breath, block his mouth

completely with yours and blow into his mouth strongly. Take a deep breath
again and blow into his mouth. Continue this 10 to 15 times a minutes
(blocking his nostrils).

(4) Carefully watch that he has recovered his natural breathing and atop

practicing artificial respiration.

(5) If it is difficult to open the victim's mouth, insert a rubber or vinyl tube into

one of his nostrils and blow into it blocking the other nostril and his mouth
completely.

(6) When the victim recovers consciousness, he may try to stand up suddenly,

but let him lie calmly and serve him with a cup of hot coffee or tea and keep
him warm and quiet. (Never give him alcoholic drinks.)

Method of mouth-to-mouth respiration by raising hea

Fig 1. Mouth-to mouth respiration

(1)Raise the victim's head. Support
his forehead with one of your hand
and his neck with the other hand.

When you tilt his head backward, the
victim, in most cases, opens his
mouth to the air. This makes mouth­to mouth respiration easy.

(2)Cover his mouth as widely as
possible with yours and press your
cheek against his nose

or, pinch his nostrils with your fingers
to prevent air from leaking.

(3)Blow into his lungs. Continue
blowing into his mouth until his breast
swells. Blow into his mouth as quickly
as possible for the first 10 times.

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2

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☆ When both pulse and breathing have stopped

Perform the (Cardiac massage) Fig 2. and (Mouth-to-mouth respiration) Fig 1.

When no pulse has come not to be felt, his pupils are open and no heartbeat is
heard, cardiac arrest is supposed to have occurred and artificial respiration must
be performed.

(1) Place your both hands, one hand on the other, on the lower one third area of

his breastbone and compress his breast with your elbows applying your
weight on his breast so that it is dented about 2cm (Repeat compressing his
breast 50 times or so a minutes). (Cardiac massage)

(2) In case of one rescuer,

Repeat cardiac massages about 15 times and blow into his mouth 2 times
quickly, and repeat this combination.

In case of two rescuers,

One person repeats cardiac massages 15 times while the other person blow
into his mouth twice, and they shall repeat this combination. (Perform the
cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth respiration)

(3) Examine his pupils and his pulse sometimes. When the both have returned

to normal, stop the artificial respiration, serve him with a cup of hot coffee
or tea and keep him warm and calm while watching him carefully. Commit
the victim to a medical specialist depending on his condition. (Never give
him alcoholic drinks.) To let him recover from the mental shock, it is
necessary for persons concerned to understand his situations and the
necessary treatment.

Fig 2. Cardiac massage

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PREFACE

Thank you very much for purchasing the JRC marine radar equipment, JMA­9172-SA.

This equipment is a marine radar equipment designed to obtain safe operation of
marine ships.

This equipment consists of a radar signal transmitter-receiver unit, a LCD display
unit and a scanner unit as its main units.

• Before operating the equipment, be sure to read this instruction manual

carefully for correct operation.

• Maintain this instruction manual so that operators can refer to it at anytime.

Refer to this manual when any inconvenience or defect occurs.

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● Before Operation ●

Pictorial Indication

Various pictorial indications are included in this manual and are shown on these
equipment so that you can operate them safety and correctly and prevent any
danger to you and/or to other persons and any damage to your property during
operation. Such indications and their meanings are as follows.

Please understand them before you read this manual:

Examples of Pictorial Indication

Warning Label

There is a warning label on the top cover of the equipment.

Do not try to remove, break or modify the label.

This indication is shown where incorrect
equipment operation due to negligence may
cause death or serious injuries.

This indication is shown where any person is
supposed to be in danger of being killed or
seriously injured if this indication is neglected
and these equipment are not operated correctly.

This indication is shown where any person is
supposed to be injured or any property damage
is supposed to occur if this indication is
neglected and these equipment are not
operated correctly.

Electric Shock

The △ mark represents CAUTION (including DANGER and
WARNING).Detailed contents of CAUTION ("Electric

Shock" in the example on the left.) is shown in the mark.

Disassembling

Prohibited

Prohibited

The  mark represents prohibition. Detailed contents of the
prohibited action (“Disassembling Prohibited” in the example
on the left.) is shown in the mark.

Disconnect the

power plug

Instruction

The  mark represents instruction.

Detailed contents of the instruction (“Disconnect the power
plug “ in the example on the left.) is shown in the mark.

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● PRECAUTIONS ●

Never conduct inspection or repair work of equipment
components.

Inspection or repair work by uncertified personnel may
result in fire hazard or electrocution.

For inspection and repair work of equipment
components, consult with our branch office, branch
shop, sales office, or our distributor in your district.

!

When conducting maintenance, make sure to turn the
main power off.Failure to comply may result in
electrocution.

!

Turn off the main power before cleaning the equipment.
Especially when a rectifier is used, make sure to turn it
off since voltage is still outputted from the rectifier even
after the indicator and the radar are turned off. Failure to
comply may result in equipment failure, or death or
serious injury due to electric shock.

!

When conducting maintenance work on the scanner,
make sure to turn its main power off.Failure to comply
may result in electrocution or injuries.

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Make sure to turn off the scanner safety switch. Failure to
comply may result in injuries caused by physical contact
with the rotating scanner.

Never directly touch the internal components of the
scanner or indicator. Direct contact with these high­voltage components may cause electrocution. For
maintenance, inspection, or adjustment of equipment
components, consult with our branch office, branch
shop, sales office, or our distributor in your district.

To contact our sales department, branch offices, branch
shops, and sales offices:

Please refer to the "Office List" at the end of the
document.

Do not get close to the radiant section of the scanner. It
is a rotating part, and it may cause injuries if it suddenly
starts rotating and consequently hits the body. It is
recommended that the radiant section be installed at a
high place such as on the roof of the wheelhouse, on the
flying bridge, on the trestle, or on the radar mast so that
no one can get close to it. When any work must be done
on the scanner, make sure to turn the safety switch off.

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Microwave radiation level:

Keep away from a scanner when it is transmitting.

The high level of microwave is radiated from the front
face of the scanner specified below. The microwave
exposure at close range could result in injuries
(especially of the eyes).

Microwave radiation level

System 10 W/m2

NKE-1532 10cm

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Make sure to install the scanner at a place higher than
human height.

Direct exposure to electromagnetic waves at close range
will have adverse effects on the human body.

!

Direct exposure to electromagnetic waves at close range
will have adverse effects on the human body. When it is
necessary to get close to the scanner for maintenance or
inspection purposes, make sure to turn the indicator
power switch to "OFF" or "STBY."

Direct exposure to electromagnetic waves at close range
will have adverse effects on the human body.

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When conducting maintenance work, make sure to turn
off the power so that the power supply to the equipment
is completely cut off.

Some equipment components can carry electrical current
even after the power switch is turned off, and conducting
maintenance work without unplugging the power
connector may result in electrocution, equipment failure,
or accidents.

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When cleaning the display screen, do not wipe it too
strongly with a dry cloth. Also, do not use gasoline or
thinner to clean the screen. Failure to comply will result
in damage to the screen surface.

Do not change MBS Level/Area unless absolutely
necessary.

Incorrect adjustment will result in deletion of nearby
target images and thus collisions may occur resulting in
death or serious injuries.

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When disposing of used lithium batteries, be sure to
insulate the batteries by attaching a piece of adhesive
tape on the + and - terminals. Failure to comply may
cause heat generation, explosion, or fire when the
batteries get shorted out.

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Use the radar only as a navigation aid. The final
navigation decision must always be made by the
operator him/herself. Making the final navigation decision
based only on the radar display may cause accidents
such as collisions or running aground.

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!

Use Target Tracking (TT) function only as a navigation
aid. The final navigation decision must always be made
by the operator him/herself. Making the final navigation
decision based only on tracking target information may
cause accidents.

Tracking target information such as vector, target
numerical data, and alarms may contain some errors.
Also, targets that are not detected by the radar cannot be
acquired or tracked.

Making the final navigation decision based only on the
radar display may cause accidents such as collisions or
running aground.

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A malfunction may occur if the power in the ship is
instantaneously interrupted during operation of the radar.
In this case, the power should be turned on again.

When using the [AUTO SEA] function, never set the
suppression level too high canceling out all image noises
from the sea surface at close range.

Detection of not only echoes from waves but also targets
such as other ships or dangerous objects will become
inhibited.

When using the [AUTO SEA] function, make sure to
choose the most appropriate image noise suppression
level.

When using the [AUTO RAIN] function, never set the
suppression level too high canceling out all image noises
from the rain or snow at close range.

Detection of not only echoes from the rain or snow but
also targets such as other ships or dangerous objects
will become inhibited.

When using the [AUTO RAIN] function, make sure to
choose the most appropriate image noise suppression
level.

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!

When setting a guard zone, make sure to properly adjust
gain, sea-surface reflection suppression level, and rain/
snow reflection suppression level so that the optimal
target images are always on the radar screen. The guard
zone alarm will not be activated for targets undetected by
the radar, and it may result in accidents such as
collisions.

The simulation function is used exclusively for deciding
whether or not target tracking is properly operating.
Therefore, never use this function unless you wish to
check target tracking operations.

Note especially that, if this function is used during actual
navigation, simulated targets are displayed and may
become confused with other actual targets. Therefore,
never use this function during actual navigation.

Optimal values have been set for VD LEVEL and
CONSTANT; therefore, never change their values unless
absolutely necessary. Failure to comply may result in
accidents that would lower target tracking performance.

!

Make sure to shut off the main power before replacing
parts. Failure to comply may result in electrocution or
equipment failure.

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!

Make sure that two or more staff member work together
when replacing the LCD. If only one person attempts to
replace the LCD, he/she may drop it and become injured.

Do not directly touch the inverter circuit of the LCD
display with a bare hand since high voltage temporarily
remains in the circuit even after the main power is shut
off.

Failure to comply may result in electrocution.

Any adjustments must be made by specialized service
personnel.

Incorrect settings may result in unstable operation.

Do not make any adjustments during navigation. Failure
to comply may result in adverse effects on the radar
function which may lead to accidents or equipment
failure.

Any adjustments must be made by specialized service
personnel.

Failure to comply may result in accidents or equipment
failure.

Do not make any adjustments during navigation. Failure
to comply may result in adverse effects on the radar
function which may lead to accidents or equipment
failure.

Do not change the quantization level settings unless
absolutely necessary. If set at an inappropriate value, the
target acquisition or target tracking function deteriorates,
and this may lead to accidents.

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The Mounting Point of the Warning Label

NWZ-178 Monitor Unit

NCD-9170 Display Unit

Warning Label

Warning Label

Front face Back face

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NDC-1478 Radar Process Unit

(Desktop Type)

Warning Label

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NQE-3141-4A/8A Interswitch Unit

Warning

Label

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EQUIPMENT APPEARANCE

Scanner Unit Type NKE-1532 (12 feet)

Display Unit Type NCD-9170 (Stand alone type)

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Interswitch Unit Type NQE-3141-4A

Monitor Unit Type NWZ-178 (Desktop type)

Operation Unit Type NCE-5322 (Desktop type)

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Radar Process Unit Type NDC-1478 (Desktop type)

DISPLAY UNIT TYPE NCD-9170T (DESKTOP TYPE)

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GLOSSARY

This section describes the main terms used for this equipment and general related
maritime terms.

A

AZ Acquisition/Activation zone

A zone set up by the operator in which the system should
automatically acquire radar targets and activate reported AIS targets
when entering the zone.

Activated target A target representing the automatic or manual activation of a

sleeping target for the display of additional information.

AIS Automatic Identification System

A system which enables ships and shore stations to obtain
identifying and navigation information about other ships at sea,
using an automated transponder.

Anti-clutter rain Rain/snow clutter suppression.

Anti-clutter sea Sea clutter suppression.

Associated target A target simultaneously representing a tracked target and a reported

AIS target having similar parameters (position, course, speed)
which comply with an association algorithm.

AZI AZImuth stabilization mode

B

BCR/BCT Bow Crossing Range/Bow Crossing Time

C

C up Course up

Own ship's course is pointed to the top center of the radar display.

CCRP Consistent Common Reference Point

A location on own ship, to which all horizontal measurements such
as target range, bearing, relative course, relative speed, CPA or
TCPA are referenced, typically the conning position of the bridge.

Clutter Unwanted reflections on a radar screen, from sea surface, rain or

snow.

COG Course Over Ground

The direction of the ship's movement relative to the earth, measured
on board the ship, expressed in angular units from true north

CORREL CORRELation

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CPA/TCPA The distance to the Closest Point of Approach/Time to the Closest

Point of Approach.

Limits are set by the operator and are related to own ship.

CTW Course Through Water

The direction of the ship's movement through the water

D

DRIFT The current velocity for manual correction or the current speed on

the horizontal axis of the 2-axis log is displayed.

E

EBL Electronic Bearing Line

An electronic bearing line originated from own ship's position.

ETA Estimated Time of Arrival

G

Ground
stabilization

A display mode in which speed and course information are referred
to the ground, using ground track input data.

H

HDG Heading

The horizontal direction that the bow of a ship is pointing at any
instant, expressed in angular units from a reference direction.

HL Heading line

A graphic line on a radar presentation drawn from the consistent
common reference point to the bearing scale to indicate the heading
of the ship .

HSC High Speed Craft

Vessels which comply with the definition in SOLAS for high speed
craft

H up Head up

Own ship's heading line is always pointed to the top center of the
radar display.

I

IMO International Maritime Organisation

IR RADAR Interference Rejector

ISW A device to switch over two or more radar display units and two or

more scanners.

L

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Lost AIS target A target symbol representing the last valid position of an AIS target

before the reception of its data was lost, or its last dead-reckoned
position.

Lost tracked
target

One for which target information is no longer available due to poor,
lost or obscured signals.

LP Long Pulse

M

MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity

MOB Man OverBoard

MON Performance monitor

MP Medium Pulse

N

NM 1nm=1852m

N up North up

P

PI Parallel Index line

Past positions Equally time-spaced past position marks of a tracked or AIS target

and own ship.

POSN POSitioN

PRF Pulse Repetition Frequency

The number of radar pulses transmitted each second.

PROC PROCess

Radar signal processing function

R

Radar cross­section

Radar cross-section of a target determines the power density
returned to the radar for a particular power density incident on the
target

Range Rings A set of concentric circles labeled by distance from CCRP.

Reference target A symbol indicating that the associated tracked stationary target is

used as a speed reference for the ground stabilisation

Relative speed The speed of a target relative to own ship's speed data

Relative vector A predicted movement of a target relative to own ship's motion

RM Relative Motion

A display on which the position of own ship remains fixed, and all
targets move relative to own ship.

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RM(R) Relative Motion. Relative Trails.

RM(T) Relative Motion. True Trails.

ROT Rate Of Turn

Change of heading per time unit.

Route A set of waypoints.

RR Range Rings

S

Sea stabilization A display mode in which speed and course information are referred

to the sea.

Sea state Status of the sea condition due to the weather environment,

expressed as a sea state 0 for flat conditions with minimal wind, to
sea state 8 for very rough sea conditions.

SET The current direction for manual correction or the current speed on

the horizontal axis of the 2-axis log is displayed.

Sleeping AIS
target

A target indicating the presence and orientation of a vessel
equipped with AIS in a certain location.

SOG Speed Over the Ground

The speed of the ship relative to the earth, measured on board of the
ship.

SP Short Pulse

STAB STABilization

STW Speed Through Water

The speed of the ship relative to the water surface.

T

TCPA Time to Closest Point of Approach to own ship

Test target Radar target of known characteristics used for test requirement

TM True Motion

A display across which own ship moves with its own true motion.

Trails Tracks displayed by the radar echoes of targets in the form of an

afterglow.

Trial manoeuvre A graphical simulation facility used to assist the operator to

perform a proposed maneuver for navigation and collision
avoidance purposes.

True course The direction of motion relative to ground or to sea, of a target

expressed as an angular displacement from north

True speed The speed of a target relative to ground, or to sea

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True vector A vector representing the predicted true motion of a target, showing

course and speed with reference to the ground or sea

TT Target Tracking.

A computer process of observing the sequential changes in the
position of a radar target in order to establish its motion. Such a
target is a Tracked Target.

TTG Time To Go.

Time to next waypoint.

TXRX Transmitter Receiver Unit

U

UTC Universal Time Coordinated.

The international standard of time, kept by atomic clocks around
the world.

V

VRM Variable Range Marker

An adjustable range ring used to measure the distance to a target.

W

Waypoint A geographical location on a route indicating a event.

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◆◆◆ PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATION ◆◆◆.............................................. i

◆◆◆ FIRST-AID TREATMENTS ◆◆◆ .................................................................. ii

PREFACE ................................................................................................................... v

The Mounting Point of the Warning Label................................................................ xiv

EQUIPMENT APPEARANCE ................................................................................. xviii

GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................. xxi

SECTION 1

GENERAL AND EQUIPMENT COMPOSITION

1.1 FUNCTIONS ...........................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Function of This System .................................................................1-1

1.2 FEATURES .............................................................................................1-2

1.3 CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................1-4

1.4 EXTERIOR DRAWINGS .........................................................................1-5

1.5 GENERAL SYSTEM DIAGRAMS ........................................................1-14

SECTION 2

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL KEYS AND FUNCTIONS OF

SOFTWARE BUTTONS

2.1 NAMES OF DISPLAY .............................................................................2-1

2.2 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL KEYS ..................2-11

2.3 FUNCTIONS OF SOFTWARE BUTTONS ...........................................2-16

SECTION 3

BASIC OPERATION

3.1 OPERATION FLOW ...............................................................................3-1

3.1.1 Power ON and Start the System ....................................................3-2

3.1.2 Observe and Adjust Video ..............................................................3-4

3.1.3 Acquire and Measure Data .............................................................3-4

3.1.4 Display and Measure with Reference to CCRP ............................3-4

3.1.5 End the Operation and Stop the System .......................................3-5

3.2 OBSERVE AND ADJUST VIDEO ..........................................................3-6

3.2.1 Adjust Monitor Brilliance [BRILL] ..................................................3-6

3.2.2 Change Observation Range [RANGE+/-] ......................................3-6

3.2.3 Tune ..................................................................................................3-7

3.2.4 Adjust Gain [GAIN] .........................................................................3-8

3.2.5 Suppress Sea Clutter [SEA] ..........................................................3-9

3.2.6 Suppress Rain/Snow Clutter [RAIN] ...........................................3-11

3.2.7 Reset Alarm Buzzer [ALARM ACK] .............................................3-13

3.2.8 To get the appropriate image that targets can be easily observed .

3-14

3.3 OPERATION PROCEDURES ..............................................................3-15

3.3.1 Move Cross Cursor Mark by Trackball ........................................3-15

3.3.2 Operate Software Buttons ...........................................................3-16

3.3.3 Basic Menu Operation ..................................................................3-17

3.3.4 Operation on Numeric Value, Latitude / Longitude and Character

Input menu .....................................................................................3-18

3.3.5 Overview of Menu Structure .........................................................3-23

3.4 GENERAL RADAR OPERATION ........................................................3-24

3.4.1 Interference Rejection (IR) ............................................................3-24

3.4.2 Switch Transmitter Pulse Length [GAIN] ....................................3-25

3.4.3 Target Enhance (ENH) ..................................................................3-26

3.4.4 Use Video Processing (PROC) .....................................................3-27

3.4.5 Switch Azimuth Display Mode (AZI MODE) ................................3-28

3.4.6 Switch True/Relative Motion Display Mode (TM/RM) .................3-29

3.4.7 Move Own Ship’s Display Position (Off Center) .........................3-30

3.4.8 Display Radar Trails (Trails) .........................................................3-31

3.4.9 Zoom (x2) .......................................................................................3-34

3.4.10 Hide/Display Range Rings [HL OFF] ...........................................3-35

3.4.11 Hide Graphics Information on Radar Display [DATA OFF] .......3-35

3.4.12 Switch Day/Night Mode [DAY/NIGHT] .........................................3-36

3.4.13 Adjust Operation Panel Brilliance [PANEL] ................................3-36

3.4.14 Set True Bearing ............................................................................3-37

3.4.15 Set Own Ship Speed .....................................................................3-37

3.4.16 Magnet Compass Correction (MAG Compass Setting) .............3-38

3.5 USE OWN SHIP'S TRACK ...................................................................3-40

3.5.1 Display Own Ship's Track (Display Own Track) .........................3-40

3.5.2 Set Display Color of Own Ship's Track (Display Own Track Color) .3-41

3.5.3 Save Own Ship's Track (Own Track Memory) ............................3-42

3.5.4 Cancel Saving of Own Ship's Track (Own Track Memory) ........3-42

3.5.5 Clear Own Ship's Track (Clear Own Track) ................................3-43

3.5.6 Use Expanded Own Ship's Track (Own Track Type) .................3-43

3.5.7 Use Water Depth Track (Water Depth Track) ..............................3-45

3.5.8 Use Water Temperature Track (Water TEMP Track) ..................3-46

3.5.9 Use Tidal Current Track (Current Vector Track) .........................3-47

3.6 DISPLAY USER MAP ...........................................................................3-48

3.6.1 Create User Map (Mark/Line) ........................................................3-48

3.6.2 Set User Map Display (Mark Display Setting) .............................3-51

3.6.3 Edit User Map (Edit User Map) .....................................................3-53

3.6.4 Correct Position on User Map (Shift User Map) .........................3-61

3.6.5 Save User Map ...............................................................................3-62

3.6.6 Set and Display Geodetic System (Geodetic) .............................3-66

3.7 USE ROUTE FUNCTION ......................................................................3-68

3.7.1 Display Route/Destination Mark (Select Route) .........................3-68

3.7.2 Edit Route (Set Route Sequence) ................................................3-69

3.7.3 Edit Route Make with Latitude and Longitude (Waypoint Input) 3-76

3.7.4 Use Route Monitoring Function (Waypoint/Route Alarm) .........3-80

3.7.5 Method of Using Route .................................................................3-82

3.7.6 Detailed Route Settings ................................................................3-83

3.7.7 Clear Waypoint/Route Data (Clear WPT/Route Data) .................3-88

3.7.8 Operate Route Data File ................................................................3-89

3.8 APPLIED OPERATIONS ......................................................................3-93

3.8.1 Set Radar Signal Processing (Process Setting) .........................3-93

3.8.2 Set Radar Trails (RADAR Trails Setting) .....................................3-97

3.8.3 Set Scanner Unit (TXRX Setting) .................................................3-99

3.8.4 Set Cursor (Cursor Setting) ........................................................3-100

3.8.5 Set Radar Display (Display Setting) ..........................................3-101

3.8.6 Adjust Sound Volume (Buzzer Volume) ....................................3-104

3.8.7 Set User Option Keys [OPTION 1/2] ..........................................3-104

3.8.8 Set Navigation Data Display (Multi Window Setting) ...............3-106

3.8.9 AUTO Backup ..............................................................................3-111

3.9 USE FUNCTION KEY [USER] ...........................................................3-113

3.9.1 Operation Procedures .................................................................3-113

3.9.2 Function Setting Menu Items .....................................................3-114

3.9.3 Overview of Function Operations (User Function Setting) .....3-115

3.9.4 Overview of saved Function Setting Data .................................3-119

3.10 USE USER SETTING .........................................................................3-120

3.10.1 Save Operating State (Save User Setting) ................................3-120

3.10.2 Load Operating State (Load User Setting) ................................3-121

3.10.3 Delete Operating State (Delete User Setting) ...........................3-121

3.11 USING CARD .....................................................................................3-122

3.11.1 Operate File on the Card (File Manager) ...................................3-122

3.12 RECEIVE PORT SETTING .................................................................3-129

3.12.1 Receive Port Setting (RX Port) ...................................................3-129

SECTION 4

MEASUREMENT OF RANGE AND BEARING

4.1 USE OF NAVIGATION TOOLS ..............................................................4-1

4.1.1 Using Cursor (Cursor) ....................................................................4-2

4.1.2 Using Range Rings (Range Rings) ................................................4-2

4.1.3 Using Electronic Bearing Line (EBL1/EBL2) ................................4-3

4.1.4 Using Parallel Index Lines (PI Menu) .............................................4-8

4.1.5 Operating EBL Maneuver Function (EBL Maneuver Setting) ....4-14

4.1.6 Operating EBL, VRM, and PI with Cursor ...................................4-16

4.2 MEASUREMENT OF RANGE AND BEARING ....................................4-19

4.2.1 Measurement with Cursor Position (Cursor) ..............................4-20

4.2.2 Measurement with Electronic Bearing Line and Variable Range

Marker [EBL] [VRM] .....................................................................4-20

4.2.3 Measurement with Two Arbitrary Points .....................................4-21

SECTION 5

OPERATION OF TARGET TRACKING AND AIS

5.1 PREPARATION ......................................................................................5-1

5.1.1 Collision Avoidance ........................................................................5-2

5.1.2 Definitions of Symbols ...................................................................5-5

5.1.3 Radar Display ..................................................................................5-9

5.1.4 Cursor Modes (Cursor) .................................................................5-11

5.1.5 Setting Collision Decision Criteria ..............................................5-13

5.1.6 Setting Vectors (Vector Time) ......................................................5-14

5.1.7 Setting the GPS antenna location ................................................5-14

5.2 TARGET TRACKING OPERATION .....................................................5-15

5.2.1 Acquiring Target [ACQ] ................................................................5-15

5.2.2 Canceling Unwanted Tracked Targets [ACQ CANCEL] .............5-17

5.2.3 Tracked Target Data Display [TGT DATA] ..................................5-18

5.2.4 Displaying Target ID No.(Target Number Display) .....................5-19

5.2.5 Adding Tracked Target ID Name (Name) .....................................5-20

5.2.6 Reference Target (Reference) ......................................................5-21

5.2.7 Operation Test (TT Test Menu) ...................................................5-22

5.3 AIS OPERATION ..................................................................................5-27

5.3.1 Restrictions ....................................................................................5-27

5.3.2 Setting AIS Display Function (AIS Function) ..............................5-27

5.3.3 Activate AIS Targets (Activate AIS) .............................................5-28

5.3.4 Deactivate AIS Targets (Deactivate AIS) .....................................5-28

5.3.5 Displaying AIS Information [TGT DATA] .....................................5-29

5.3.6 Displaying Target ID No. (Target Number Display) ....................5-32

5.3.7 Setting AIS Filter (AIS Filter Setting) ...........................................5-33

5.3.8 Conditions for Deciding AIS Target to be Lost ..........................5-36

5.3.9 Setting Conditions for AIS Alarm (AIS Alarm Setting) ...............5-37

5.4 DECISION OF TARGETS AS IDENTICAL (Association) ...................5-38

5.4.1 Setting of Function to Decide Targets as Identical (Association) 5-38

5.4.2 Setting of Conditions for Deciding AIS and Tracked Targets as

Identical (Association Setting) .....................................................5-38

5.4.3 Types of Decision Conditions to be Set ......................................5-39

5.5 ALARM DISPLAY .................................................................................5-40

5.5.1 CPA / TCPA Alarm .........................................................................5-41

5.5.2 Alarm for New Target Acquired in Automatic Acquisition Zone

(New Target) ...................................................................................5-42

5.5.3 Lost Target Alarm (Lost) ...............................................................5-42

5.5.4 Gyro Set Alarm ..............................................................................5-43

5.6 TRACK FUNCTION ..............................................................................5-44

5.6.1 Past Position (Past POSN) ...........................................................5-44

5.6.2 Target Ship's Tracks (Target Track) ............................................5-45

5.7 TRIAL MANEUVERING (Trial Maneuver) ..........................5-54

5.7.1 Trial Maneuvering in the True Vector Mode ................................5-55

5.7.2 Trial Maneuvering in the Relative Vector Mode ..........................5-56

5.7.3 Operation of Trial Maneuvering Function ...................................5-57

SECTION 6

TRUE AND FALSE ECHOES ON DISPLAY

6.1 RADAR WAVE WITH THE HORIZON ...................................................6-1

6.2 STRENGTH OF REFLECTION FROM THE TARGET ...........................6-3

6.3 SEA CLUTTER AND RAIN AND SNOW CLUTTER ..............................6-5

6.4 FALSE ECHOES ....................................................................................6-9

6.5 DISPLAY OF AIS-SART .......................................................................6-12

6.5.1 Display ...........................................................................................6-12

6.5.2 Numeric Display ............................................................................6-13

SECTION 7

SETTINGS FOR SYSTEM OPERATION

7.1 SETTINGS AT INSTALLATION .............................................................7-1

7.1.1 How to Open the Serviceman Menu（Service Man Menu） .........7-1

7.1.2 GYRO I/F Setting .............................................................................7-2

7.1.3 Tuning (Tune Adjustment) .............................................................7-5

7.1.4 Bearing Adjustment ........................................................................7-5

7.1.5 Range Adjustment ...........................................................................7-5

7.1.6 Navigator Setting (Device) .............................................................7-6

7.1.7 Setting of True Bearing Value ........................................................7-7

7.1.8 Antenna Height Setting (Antenna Height) .....................................7-7

7.1.9 Setting of CCRP (CCRP Setting) ....................................................7-8

7.2 SETTINGS ............................................................................................7-11

7.2.1 Communication Port Setting (COM Port Setting) .......................7-11

7.2.2 Sector Blank Setting (Sector Blank) ............................................7-15

7.2.3 Setting of Bearing Pulses from Scanner Unit (Output Pulse) ...7-16

7.2.4 Slave Mode Setting (Master/Slave) ..............................................7-16

7.2.5 Language Setting (Language) ......................................................7-17

7.2.6 Date Time Setting ..........................................................................7-18

7.2.7 Input Installation Information .......................................................7-19

7.2.8 Setting the Alarm System .............................................................7-19

7.2.9 Network Setting (Network) ...........................................................7-24

7.2.10 LAN Port Setting) ..........................................................................7-27

7.3 ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................7-30

7.3.1 Noise Level Adjustment (Noise Level) ........................................7-30

7.3.2 Adjustment of Target Tracking Function (TT) ............................7-31

7.3.3 Main Bang Suppression Level Adjustment (MBS) .....................7-33

7.3.4 Adjustment of Performance Monitor (SSR MON) .......................7-35

7.4 MAINTENANCE MENU ........................................................................7-38

7.4.1 Antenna Safety Switch (Safety Switch) .......................................7-38

7.4.2 Initialization of Memory Area(Area Initial) ...................................7-39

7.4.3 Save of Internal Memory Data (Card1/2) .....................................7-40

7.4.4 Restoration of Scanner Unit Operation Time (TXRX Time) ......7-41

7.4.5 Update of Character String Data (String Data Update) .............7-43

SECTION 8

COUNTERMEASURES FOR TROUBLE AND ADJUSTMENT

8.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ....................................................................8-1

8.2 MAINTENANCE ON EACH UNIT ...........................................................8-2

8.2.1 Scanner Unit NKE-1532 .................................................................8-2

8.2.2 Display Unit (NCD-9170) ................................................................8-4

8.3 PERFORMANCE CHECK ......................................................................8-5

8.3.1 Check Performance on Test Menu ...............................................8-5

8.4 REPLACEMENT OF MAJOR PARTS ..................................................8-11

8.4.1 Parts Required for Periodic Replacement ..................................8-12

8.4.2 Replacement of Motor ...................................................................8-12

8.4.3 Replacement of 23inch LCD ........................................................8-17

8.4.4 Replacement of Backup Battery ..................................................8-20

SECTION 9

TROUBLE SHOOTING AND AFTER-SALES SERVICE

9.1 FAULT FINDING .....................................................................................9-1

9.1.1 List of Alarms and other Indications .............................................9-1

9.1.2 Operation Checking ........................................................................9-6

9.1.3 Fuse Checking .................................................................................9-6

9.2 TROUBLE SHOOTING ...........................................................................9-7

9.2.1 Circuit Block to be Repaired ..........................................................9-7

9.3 AFTER-SALES SERVICE ......................................................................9-9

9.3.1 Keeping period of maintenance parts ...........................................9-9

9.3.2 When you Request for Repair ........................................................9-9

9.3.3 Recommended Maintenance ..........................................................9-9

SECTION 10

DISPOSAL

10.1 DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT ....................................................................10-1

10.2 DISPOSAL OF USED BATTERIES .....................................................10-1

10.3 ABOUT THE CHINA ROHS .................................................................10-2

SECTION 11

SPECIFICATION

11.1 JMA-9172-SA TYPE RADAR............................................................... 11-1

11.2 SCANNER UNIT (NKE-1532) ...............................................................11-2

11.3 DISPLAY UNIT (NCD-9170) .................................................................11-3

11.4 Target Tracking Function ...................................................................11-6

11.5 AIS FUNCTION .....................................................................................11-7

Appendix A

NQE-3141 Interswitch Unit

A.1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................A-1

A.1.1 Overview ......................................................................................... A-1

A.1.2 Interswitch Setup ...........................................................................A-1

A.2 INTERSWITCH OPERATION ................................................................ A-3

A.2.1 Operation Flow ............................................................................... A-3

A.2.2 Inter Switch Menu ........................................................................... A-4

A.2.3 Change of Connection Pattern (with 2 Display Units) ................ A-6

A.2.4 Change of Connection Pattern (with 3 or More Display Units) ..A-7

A.2.5 Operating Connection Pattern Files (File Operations) ............... A-8

A.2.6 Names of Display Units and Scanner Units ................................. A-9

A.3 REFERENCE .......................................................................................A-10

A.3.1 Preheat Time after Change of Connection Pattern ...................A-10

A.3.2 Notes on Changing Connection Pattern .................................... A-10

A.3.3 Notes on Connecting Slave Display Unit ................................... A-10

A.3.4 Setting at Installation ...................................................................A-11

Appendix B

DRAWINGS

B.1 Interconnection Diagram of Display Unit ........................................... B-1

B.1.1 NCD-9170 ........................................................................................ B-2

B.1.2 NCD-9170T ...................................................................................... B-3

B.1.3 NWZ-178-R ...................................................................................... B-4

B.1.4 NWZ-178-RT .................................................................................... B-5

B.1.5 NCE-5322-R .....................................................................................B-6

B.1.6 NCE-5322-RT ...................................................................................B-7

B.2 Power System Diagram of Display Unit .............................................B-8

B.3 Signal Flow Diagram of Display Unit .................................................. B-9

B.4 Primary Power System Diagram .......................................................B-10

B.5 Block Diagram of Scanner Unit ........................................................B-11

B.5.1 NKE-1532 ...................................................................................... B-12

B.6 Interconnection Diagram of Scanner Unit ....................................... B-13

B.6.1 NKE-1532 (AC110V) ...................................................................... B-14

B.6.2 NKE-1532 (AC220V) ......................................................................B-15

B.7 Terminal Board Connection Diagram ............................................... B-16

B.7.1 JMA-9172-SA ................................................................................B-17

B.7.2 NCD-9170T .................................................................................... B-18

B.8 GYRO I/F .............................................................................................B-19

B.9 Inter Switch Unit ................................................................................. B-21

B.9.1 Terminal Board Connection Diagram ......................................... B-21

B.9.2 Interconnection Diagram ............................................................. B-23

Appendix C

Menu Index

C.1 Main .......................................................................................................C-1

C.2 PI ............................................................................................................C-5

C.3 TT ...........................................................................................................C-7

C.4 AIS .........................................................................................................C-8

C.5 AZ ..........................................................................................................C-9

C.6 Track ....................................................................................................C-10

C.7 Route ...................................................................................................C-11

C.8 U.Map ..................................................................................................C-12

C.9 Serviceman Menu ............................................................................... C-14

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GENERAL AND EQUIPMENT COMPOSITION

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MEASUREMENT OF RANGE AND BEARING

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OPERATION OF TARGET TRACKING AND AIS

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TRUE AND FALSE ECHOES ON DISPLAY

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SETTINGS FOR SYSTEM OPERATION

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TROUBLE SHOOTING AND AFTER-SALES
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DISPOSAL

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Appendix

GENERAL AND EQUIPMENT COMPOSITION

1.1 FUNCTIONS ...........................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Function of This System .................................................................1-1

1.2 FEATURES .............................................................................................1-2

1.3 CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................1-4

1.4 EXTERIOR DRAWINGS .........................................................................1-5

1.5 GENERAL SYSTEM DIAGRAMS ........................................................1-14

SECTION 1

GENERAL AND EQUIPMENT COMPOSITION

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1.1 FUNCTIONS

This equipment is a high-performance radar equipment consisting of a scanner
unit, a transmitter-receiver unit and a high resolution color LCD display unit.

This equipment complies with the performance standard of IMO.

1.1.1 Function of This System

The JMA-9172-SA is a color radar system designed to comply with the
international standards of the IMO.The main functions include:

• sensitivity adjustment

• sea clutter and rain/snow clutter suppression

• interference rejection

• bearing and range measurement using a cursor, fixed/variable range markers,

and electronic bearing line

• colored own track display(7 colors)

• NAV line and marker displays

• TM (True Motion) presentation

• self-diagnostic facilities

• radar performance monitoring (Performance Monitor)

• Target Tracking functions (manual/automatic, target acquisition and tracking,

vector and trail displays, Trial maneuver and alarm displays)

• 8-unit switchover (Interswitch) function (option)

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1.2 FEATURES

Realization of Large, Easy-to-see Screen with High Resolution

The 23.1-inch color LCD1 with high resolution can display radar images of 320
mm or more in diameter. Even short-range targets can also be displayed as high­resolution images.

Target Detection by Latest Signal Processing Technology

The system employs the latest digital signal processing technology to eliminate
undesired clutter from the radar video signals that are obtained from the receiver
with a wide dynamic range, thus improving the target detection.

Target Tracking (TT) Function based on Advanced Technology

The target acquisition and tracking performance is enhanced by the use of the
fastest DSP and tracking algorithm. So stable operation in target tracking under
clutter is ensured.

• Acquisition and tracking of 100 targets.

• Hazardous conditions are represented by shapes and colors of symbols as well

as sounds.

• Trial maneuvering functions provided.

• Tracks of up to 20 target ships can be stored with a maximum of 1,500 points

for each of them, and displayed distinguished by using seven different colors.

Overlay of Radar Images, Coastlines, and Own Ship's Track

As well as operator-created NAV lines and own ship's tracks/ARPA tracks, which
is stored on the memory card can be superimpose-displayed with radar images and
radar trails in all display modes including the head-up mode.

Easy Operation with GUI

All the radar functions can be easily controlled by simply using the trackball and
two switches to operate the buttons shown on the radar display.

1.The displayed resolution corresponds to SXGA(1280x1024).

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Improved Day/Night Mode

Five types of background colors are available in Day/Dusk/Night mode (total 5
background colors). Each background color can be reproduced to be suited for the
user's operating environment by simple key operation. The radar echoes and a
variety of graphics can also be represented in different colors, ensuring easy-to­see displays.

Compact Design and Low Power Consumption

Since an LCD has been implemented as the display device, the weight of the
display is greatly reduced and the power consumption is lowered in comparison
with the conventional radar equipment.

Self-diagnostic Program Incorporated

The Self-diagnostic program always monitors all the functions of the system. If
any function deteriorates, an alarm message will appear on the radar display and
an alarm sounds at the same time. Even when the system is operating, the
functionality test can be carried out. (except on some functions)

Performance Monitor

The radar performance (transmitted output power and receiving sensitivity) can
appear on the radar display.

Easy Interswitch Operation (Option)

If an interswitch unit (option) is connected, up to eight JMA-9172-SA radar can
be switched over by performing simple operation.

Various Functions

• RADAR Trails (Other ship's track display)

• TM (True Motion) display

• Head-up/North-up/Course-up display

• Own ship's track display

• Auto-acquisition Zone function

Up to 2 radars: NQE-3141-2A is needed in Display Unit.

Up to 4 radars: NQE-3141-4A is needed separately.

Up to 8 radars: NQE-3141-8A is needed separately.

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1.3 CONFIGURATION

The class of emission: P0N , Q0N

Notes:

1) The drive motor for the scanner unit is available in AC100-115V
or AC220-240V type for NKE-1532 . Please specify the motor type
when ordering.

2) The scanner unit can be equipped with a deicing heater as an
option, and '-D' shall be suffixed to the type name. (e.g. NKE­1532-D).

3) When using the ship's mains of AC440V as the radar power
source, a step-down transformer shall be used.

4) The desktop option is available for display NCD-9170. It has a
separate structure consisting of the following:

Table1-1:Specified of scanner, and categories of ship/craft for SOLAS V

Type of Radar Antenna type Tra nsmit ted

Output Power

Band Rate of

rotation

Category

JMA-9172-SA 12ft Slotted Antenna 250W S 24rpm CAT 1

Table1-2:Radar Configuration and Ship's Mains

Type of Radar Scanner Unit Display

Unit

Ship’s Main

JMA-9172-SA NKE-1532 NCD-9170

AC100 to 115V, or
AC220 to 240V 50/60Hz
1φ

Monitor Unit NWZ-178

Radar Process Unit NDC-1478

Operation Unit NCE-5322

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1.4 EXTERIOR DRAWINGS

Fig 1-1: Outline Drawing of Scanner Unit, Type NKE-1532

Fig 1-2: Outline Drawing of Display Unit, Type NCD-9170

Fig 1-3: Outline Drawing of Monitor Unit, Type NWZ-178 (Desktop type option)

Fig 1-4: Outline Drawing of Radar Process Unit, Type NDC-1478 (Desktop type option)

Fig 1-5: Outline Drawing of Operation Unit, Type NCE-5322 (Desktop type option)

Fig 1-6: Outline Drawing of Interswitch Unit, Type NQE-3141-4A (Option)

Fig 1-7: Outline Drawing of Interswitch Unit, Type NQE-3141-8A (Option)

Fig 1-8: Outline Drawing of Power Control Unit, Type NQE-3167 (Option)

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Fig 1-1: Outline Drawing of Scanner Unit, Type NKE-1532

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Fig 1-2: Outline Drawing of Display Unit, Type NCD-9170

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Fig 1-3: Outline Drawing of Monitor Unit, Type NWZ-178 (Desktop type option)

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Fig 1-4: Outline Drawing of Radar Process Unit, Type NDC-1478 (Desktop type option)

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Fig 1-5: Outline Drawing of Operation Unit, Type NCE-5322 (Desktop type option)

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Fig 1-6: Outline Drawing of Interswitch Unit, Type NQE-3141-4A (Option)

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Fig 1-7: Outline Drawing of Interswitch Unit, Type NQE-3141-8A (Option)

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Fig 1-8: Outline Drawing of Power Control Unit, Type NQE-3167 (Option)

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1.5 GENERAL SYSTEM DIAGRAMS

Fig 1-9: General System Diagram of Radar, Type JMA-9172-SA

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Fig 1-9: General System Diagram of Radar, Type JMA-9172-SA

Eliminating the interference on frequencies used for marine communications and navigation
due to operation of the radar. All cables of the radar are to be run away from the cables of radio
equipment.(Ex. Radiotelephone. Communications receiver and direction finder, etc. )
Especially inter-wiring cables between scanner unit and display unit of the radar should not be
run parallel with the cables of radio equipment.

NCD-9170
DISPLAY UNIT

250V-MPYCYS-7

250V-TTYCS-1

3C-2V x5 (MAX 30m)

250V-TTYCS-1

18 CORES COMPOSITE CABLE
H-2695111153
MAX 18.0φ (JRC SUPPLY)

250V-TTYCS-4

H-2695110006 (JRC SUPPLY)

H-2668510019 (JRC SUPPLY) SPA RE

250V-MPYC-4

250V-TTYCS-4

250V-TTYCS-4

GYRO

LOG

(NMEA 0183)

DGPS

VDR

RADAR

(INTER SWITCH)

ECDIS(JAN-901M)

ALERM MONITORING SYSTEM

(NEAREST APPROACH)

(POWER FAIL)

CONNING DISPLAY(JAN-701-CON)

AIS

0.6/1kV-DPYCY-6

0.6/1kV-DPYCYS-1.5

SHIP’S MAIN

AC220V,60Hz,1φ,800VA

SHIP’S MAIN

for POWER FAIL ALARM
DC24V(BATTERY),1W

(5A)

NBL-175

SHIP’S MAIN

for HEATER
AC220V,60Hz,1φ

AC100V,60Hz
1φ,200W

CIRCUIT BREAKER

(SHIP YARD SUPPLY)

NKE-1532
SCANNER UNIT

14 CORES COMPOSITE CABLE
H-2695110056
MAX 23φ (JRC SUPPLY)

STEPDOWN

TRANSFORMER

0.6/1kV-DPYCYS-1.5

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL KEYS AND FUNCTIONS OF SOFTWARE BUTTONS

2.1 NAMES OF DISPLAY .............................................................................2-1

2.2 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL KEYS ..................2-11

2.3 FUNCTIONS OF SOFTWARE BUTTONS ...........................................2-16

SECTION 2

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL

PANEL KEYS AND FUNCTIONS OF

SOFTWARE BUTTONS

JMA-9172-SA Instruction Manual > 2.CONTROL PANEL KEYS and SOFTWARE BUTTONS> 2.1 NAMES OF DISPLAY

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2.1 NAMES OF DISPLAY

Example of screen display

In this example, the screen is divided into a number of areas and the names in
each area are indicated.

PPI

Upper left

of the display

Lower left

of the display

Upper right

of the display

Lower right

of the dis play

Own ship's
information

Digital inform ation

Target

tracking (TT) /

AIS information

Menu

Brillianc e /

Display information

Alarm

Tuning OK

S

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PPI

Tracked target

vector

Own ship' s symbol

Automatic acquisition/

activation zone

Cursor mark

EBL2

Tracked target

symbol

AIS target vec tor

AIS target symbol

EBL1VRM1

VRM2

Ship' s

heading line

Other s hip' s track

Past position

Ass ociation target

Tracked target

number

AIS target number

Ship' s heading

marker

Parallel index lines

Radar tr ails

CPA ring

Tuning OK

S

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Upper left of the display

About ground and sea stabilization

Lower left of the display

Speed sensor source is , ,

If Set/Drift Setting menu is on

：GND (Ground stabilization)

If Set/Drift Setting menu is off

：Sea (Sea stabilization)

Speed sensor source is ,

：GND (Ground stabilization)

Range scale

Range rings display On / Off

Range rings interval

Motion mode true / relative

Radar trail true / relative

Off center

On / Off

Transmission / standby

S band

Interswitch connection status

Optimum performance indication

Transmission pulse length

Stability mode

Azimuth display mode

Tuning OK

S

MAN

LOG

2AXW

GPS

2AXG

Target enhance (ENH) mode

Radar video processing (PROC)

mode

Function (FUNC) mode

Double zoom On / Off

Interference rejection (IR) mode

Sea clutter uppression (Sea)

dial position

Rain / snow clutter

suppression (Rain)

dial position

Sea clutter suppression (Sea)

mode

Rain / snow clutter suppression

(Rain) mode

Gain dial position

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Upper right of the display

Lower right of the display

Own ship's information

Cursor bearing

numeric value indication

true / relative

EBL1 bearing

VRM1 range

EBL1

starting point mode

EBL2

starting point mode

Parallel index line

starting point mode

EBL2 numeric value indication

true / relative

VRM2 rangeEBL2 bearing

EBL1 numeric value indication

true / relative

Cursor longitude

Cursor latitude

Cursor mode

Cursor range

Cursor bearing

Consistent Common

Reference Point (CCRP)

Own ship's track color

Own ship's track interval

Map display

On / Off

Own ship's track interval unit

Map position correction

indication

CPA ring display

On / Off

Mark color

Graphic display

On / Off

Ship's heading line

On / Off

CCRP latitude

Heading device

Speed sensor

Time display mode

Own ship's speed

Ship's heading bearing

Own shi p's

speed over ground

Own shi p's

course over ground

CCRP longitude

Date and time

Operation status

Positioning system

(example: GPS, DGPS )

Geodetic positioning system

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Target tracking (TT) / AIS information

Numeric information: AIS target information

Past position display

interval

Target tracking (TT) /

EPA / AIS

Association On / Off

Radar trails display time

Radar trails remaining time

Radar trails true / relative

Target vector true / relative Target vector length

Past position true / relative

Past position display

interval unit

CPA limit

TCPA limit

AIS On / Off

AIS target symbol display

On / Off

Tracked target symbol

display On / Off

AIS filter mode

Ship's name

Call sign

MMSI

Course

Speed

CPA

TCPA

Bearing

Range

Ship's heading bearing

Rate of turn

Latitude

Longitude

DestinationNavigation status

Latitude / longitude error

Simple display item

AIS target number

Unread message

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About time display mode

Numeric information: Tracked target information

Numeric information: Enhancement of cursor position numeric value indication

UTC : Universal Time Coordinate

UTC(S) : UTC (System Time)

LMT : Local Mean Time

LMT (S) : LMT (System Time)

Bearing

RangeTrue course

True speed

CPA

TCPA

BCR

BCT

Tracked target number

No information is displayed

if digital information value is

not displayed

Cursor longitude

Cursor latitude

Cursor bearing numeric

value indication

true / relative

Cursor bearing

Cursor range

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Numeric information: Enhancement of EBL / VRM numeric value display

Numeric information: Navigation information

Graph information: Depth indication

VRM range

EBL bearing

EBL bearing

numeric value indication

true / relative

Wind direction / speed

numeric value indication

true / relative

Depth

Water temperatureCurrent direction

Current speed

Destination bearing

Remaining time before

arriving destination

Destination distance

Wind direction

Wind speed

Depth

Depth graph

Depth range

Time range

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Graph information: Water temperature indication

Graph information: Wind direction / speed

Graph information: Course bar

Water temperature

Water temperature graph

Water temperature range

Time range

Wind speed

Wind direction / speed

true / relati ve

Wind direction

Ship's heading bearing

Auto pil ot course

Rudder Rate of turn

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Numeric information: Marker

Menu

Brilliance

Display information

Marker longitude

Marker latitude

Marker range

Marker bearing

Arrival time

Digital information

Target Tracking (TT) menu

User map menu

Parallel index line menu

Own Track menu

Route menu

Main menu

AIS menu

Automatic acquisition /

activation zone (AZ) menu

Digital information

Target Tracking (TT) menu

User map menu

Parallel index line menu

Own Track menu

Route menu

Main menu

AIS menu

Automatic acquisition /

activation zone (AZ) menu

Panel lighting brilliance

Radar video brilliance

Day / night mode

Tracked target / AIS target

symbol brilliance

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Alarm

Alarm indication

(The system alarm indicated in red.

Other information indicated in blue or yellow.)

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2.2 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF

CONTROL PANEL KEYS

The name of each button is described from the following page. See below.

1

2

3 4

5 6 7 8 9

10 11

12

14

15

1316

17

18 19

20 21 22 23

24

25 26 27

28

29 30

PWR

ACK

PWR FAIL

ALARM

ACK

EBL1 EBL2

PANEL

DAY

NIGHT

TGT

DATA

ACQ

MANUAL

ACQ

CANC EL

AIS/AR

PA

H L

OFF

DATA

OFF

USER

OPTION

1

OPTION

2

VRM1 VRM2

TUNE RAIN SE A GAIN

POWER

TX

STBY

T/R

VECT

RANG E

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[POWER] (Power supply) switch

The lamp is lit and the equipment is activated.

If this switch is pressed while the equipment is running, the power of the equipment is
shut down.

→3.1.1 on page 3-2

[PWR ACK] (Power alarm acknowledgement) key

Use this function to acknowledge the alarm when power supply abnormality occurs.

To enable this key, an external battery (separate power from normal AC) is required.

[TX ／STBY] (Transmission/Standby) key

When the [POWER] switch is pressed, the "STANDBY" message is displayed in the
top-left corner of the screen in about 10 seconds. If this key is pressed, transmission
starts. If this key is pressed during transmission, the equipment is set to a standby state.

→3.1.1 on page 3-2

[ALARM ACK] (Alarm acknowledgement) key

Use this function to acknowledge alarms such as failure alarm, approaching target alarm,
and collision alarm.

By pressing this key at the occurrence of an alarm, the alarm sound can be stopped.

If multiple alarms occur, press this key same time as the alarms.

→3.2.7 on page 3-13

[TUNE] (Tuning) dial

Not function.

JMA-9172-SA radar is fully automatic. There is no necessary for a tuning function.

[RAIN] (Rain / snow clutter suppression) dial

This function suppresses rain / snow clutters.

To increase the effect of suppression, turn the dial clockwise.

The mode can be switched to manual or automatic by pressing the dial.

→3.2.6 on page 3-11

[SEA] (Sea clutter suppression) dial

This function suppresses sea clutter.

To increase the effect of suppression, turn the dial clockwise.

The mode can be switched to manual or automatic by pressing the dial.

→3.2.5 on page 3-9

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[GAIN] (Gain/pulse length) dial

This function adjusts the reception sensitivity of the radar.

To increase the sensitivity, turn the dial clockwise.

The transmission pulse width can be switched by pressing the dial.

gain→ 3.2.4 on page 3-8
pulse width→ 3.4.2 on page 3-25

[RANGE ＋／－ ] (Range switching) key

This function switches the range.

Press [+] to increase the observation range.

Press [-] to reduce the observation range.

→3.2.2 on page 3-6

[EBL1] (Electronic Bearing Line 1) key

Use this function to display and select EBL1.

If the key is pressed for 2 seconds or more, the menu for setting EBL1 is displayed.

→4.1.3 on page 4-3

[EBL2] (Electronic Bearing Line 2) key

Use this function to display and select EBL2.

If the key is pressed for 2 seconds or more, the menu for setting EBL2 is displayed.

→4.1.3 on page 4-3

[EBL] (Electronic Bearing Line) dial

This function rotates the azimuth of the EBL that is selected in EBL1/2.

By pressing the dial, the selected EBL can be switched to Center fixing → Floating →
Center fixing.

→4.1.3 on page 4-3

[VRM1] (Variable Range Marker 1) key

This function selects VRM1. The On/Off and dial use right are switched.

→ on page 4-6

[VRM2] (Variable Range Marker 2) key

This function selects VRM2. The On/Off and dial use right are switched.

→ on page 4-6

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[VRM] (Variable Range Marker) dial

This function changes the range of the VRM that is selected by VRM1/2.

By pressing the dial, the parallel line cursor function can be switched to Operation →
Fixed → Off → Operation.

→ on page 4-6

[T ／R VECT] (True vector display / Relative vector display) key

This function switches the display mode (true/relative) of the tracked target and AIS
target vector.

→5.1.6 on page 5-14

[TGT DATA] (Target data display) key

This function displays the digital data of the tracked target or AIS target at the cursor
position.

the tracked target →5.2.3 on page 5-18
the AIS target → 5.3.5 on page 5-29

[ACQ MANUAL] (Manual acquisition) key

This function enables manual acquisition of the target at the cursor position.

→5.2.1 on page 5-15

[ACQ CANCEL] (Tracked target cancellation) key

This function cancels the symbol and vector of the target that is being tracked and stops
the tracking of the target.

If this key is pressed for 2 seconds or more, all the targets that are being tracked are
cancelled.

→5.2.2 on page 5-17

[DAY ／NIGHT] (Day/night mode) key

This function switches the color and brightness of the screen that was preset.

→3.4.12 on page 3-36

[AIS/TT] (AIS On/Off) key

This function switches the AIS function to ON/OFF when the AIS function is enabled.

→5.3.2 on page 5-27

[HL OFF] (Ship's heading line Off) key

HL (ship's heading highlight line) can be set to Off only while this key is pressed.

→3.4.10 on page 3-35

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[DATA OFF] (DATA Off) key

This function sets the graphics other than HL, range ring, EBL, and VRM to OFF
temporarily while this key is pressed.

→3.4.11 on page 3-35

[PANEL] (Operator panel brilliance) key

This function adjusts the lighting brilliance of various switches and dial positions on the
operator panel. The brightness changes cyclically whenever this key is pressed.

→3.4.13 on page 3-36

[USER] key

By pressing this key, the signal processing setting that is preset can be called.

The setting changes to FUNC OFF ==> FUNC1 ==> FUNC2 ==> FUNC3 ==>

FUNC4 whenever this key is pressed.

If this key pressed for 2 seconds or more, the function setting menu is displayed.

→3.9 on page 3-113

[OPTION1] key

By pressing this key, the pre-registered menu position can be directly displayed.

At factory shipment, the calling of [Main Menu] is assigned.

→3.8.7 on page 3-104

[OPTION2] key

By pressing this key, the pre-registered menu position can be directly displayed.

At factory shipment, the calling of [Sub Menu] is assigned.

→3.8.7 on page 3-104

Track ball

This function moves the cursor mark to any position. Use this function for setting in
each mode.

Use this function to specify a center position of floating EBL and an off-center position.

→3.3.1 on page 3-15

[Track ball left button]

Use this function to confirm menu selection and numeric value input.

[Track ball right button]

Use this function to reset menu selection and numeric value input.

[BRILL] (Brilliance dial)

This dial is provided at the right of the monitor. Use this function to adjust the brilliance
of the monitor.

→3.2.1 on page 3-6

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2.3 FUNCTIONS OF SOFTWARE

BUTTONS

In this radar, the frequently used functions can be directly set from the screen
without opening the menu by using the software buttons on the screen for quick
handling. The screen is divided into a number of areas and each area is named.

The name of each button is described from the next page. The function can be
used by left-clicking while setting the arrow cursor on the button position.

PPI

Upper left

of the display

Lower left

of the display

Upper right

of the display

Lower right

of the display

Own ship' s
information

Digital information

Target

tracking (TT) /

AIS information

Menu

Brillianc e /

Display information

Alarm

Tuning OK

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Upper left of the display

Range scale switching

To increase the observation range scale (maximum 96NM), click and to reduce
the range (minimum 0.125NM), click .

Range rings display On / Off

The display of range rings are set to On / Off whenever this button is clicked.

When the display is set to On, the interval of the fixed range marker is displayed.

Motion mode true / relative switching

The screen motion mode is switched whenever the button is clicked.

(true motion) ⇒ (relative motion) ⇒

indicates that the radar trails is a relative trail.

indicates that the radar trails is a true trail.

Off center switching

If this button is clicked, the cursor is moved, and left-clicked, the ship's position can be
moved to the cursor position. The moving range is within 66% of the radius.

If the button is clicked for 2 seconds, the off-center is set to Off and the ship's position is
returned to the center of the screen.

Transmission / standby switching

At expiration of the pre-heat time after the power is turned on, changes to

.

:Indicates a standby state. If this button is clicked in this state, the
equipment is set to a transmission state.

① R a n ge scal e sw itchin g

② Range rings display

On /Off

switching

④ Off center sw itch ing

⑤ Transmission / Standby

switching

⑥ Interswitch connection

change

⑦ Transmission pulse lengt

switching

⑧ Azimuth display mode

switching

Tuning OK

S

1

＋

－

2

3

TMRMTM

RM(R)

RM(T)

4

5

Preheat

Standby

Standby

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Interswitch connection change

This button is displayed when the interswitch is connected. This button indicates the
connection status of the scanner unit that is connected to the indicator.

If the button is clicked in the transmission standby state, the menu for changing the
connection state between the scanner unit and the indicator is displayed. The connection
state of the scanner unit and indicator cannot be changed unless the master indicator is in
a standby state.

Refer to the Appendix A NQE-3141 Interswitch Unit Interswitch (Optional) Instruction
Manual that is attached for the setting method. This button is not displayed if the
interswitch is not connected.Un-available for evaluation model.

Transmission pulse length switching

The transmission pulse length is switched whenever this button is clicked. Three types
of pulses are available, short pulse (SP), middle pulse (MP), and long pulse (LP). The

pulse length and repetition frequency vary even for the same short pulse, according to
the range that is used and it is displayed as , .

Azimuth display mode switching

The azimuth display is switched whenever this button is clicked.

(Head Up) ⇒ (North Up) ⇒ (Course Up) ⇒

If the button is clicked for 2 seconds, the GYTO Setting menu is displayed.

Lower left of the display

:Indicates a transmission state. If this button is clicked in this state,
the equipment is set to a standby state.

Transmit

6

7

SP1

SP2

8

H Up

N Up

C Up

H Up

③ Tar ge t enhance (EN H)

mode switchi ng

④ Radar video processing (PROC)

mode switching

⑤ Function (FUNC)

mode switching

① Double zoom switching

② Interference rejection (IR)

mode switching

⑦ Sea clutter suppression (Sea)

adjustment

⑧ Rain / snow clutter

suppression (Rain)

adjustment

⑨ Sea clutter suppre ssion (Sea)

mode switching

⑩ Rain and snow clutter

suppression (R ai n)

mode swi tching

⑥ Gain adjustment

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Double zoom switching

Use this function to enlarge to double the size the display screen of the position specified
by the cursor. If this button is clicked, the zoom mode is set. When the cursor is moved
to the radar screen and left-clicked, the screen is enlarged to double the size so that the
middle of the cursor and the own ship's position is set to the center of the screen. This
function cannot be used when the range is 0.125NM.

Interference rejection (IR) mode switching

The interference rejection mode is switched whenever this button is clicked.

⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒

Target enhance (ENH) mode switching

The target enhance mode is switched whenever this button is clicked.

⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒

Radar video processing (PROC) mode switching

The radar video processing mode is switched whenever this button is clicked.

⇒ ⇒ ⇒

⇒ ⇒ ⇒

Function (FUNC) mode switching

The function mode is switched whenever this button is clicked.

⇒ ⇒ ⇒

⇒ ⇒

If the button is clicked for 2 seconds, the function registration menu (User Function

Setting) is opened.

,, and ⑧ Gain, Sea clutter suppression(Sea)、Rain / snow

clutter suppression (Rain)

Adjust the gain, sea clutter suppression, rain / snow clutter suppression and tune using
the track ball.

If the button is clicked on, the adjustment value is shown at the upper-right of the cursor.
Make adjustments by moving the track ball to the left and right. Determine the
adjustment by left-clicking.

1

2

IR Off

IR Low

IR Meddle

IR High

IR Off

3

ENH Off

ENH Level1

ENH Level2

ENH Level3

ENH Off4PROC Off

3Scan CORREL

4Scan CORREL

5Scan CORREL

Remain

Peak Hold

PROC Off

5

FUNC Off

Coast

Deep Sea

Rain

Storm

FUNC Off

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, and Sea clutter suppression (Sea) mode, Rain and snow clutter

suppression (Rain) mode switching

Use these functions to switch to the manual or automatic mode of sea clutter
suppression, rain and snow clutter suppression, and tune. The bar on the left side

indicates the position of the dial.

The mode is switched to (manual) / (automatic) whenever the
button is clicked. If rain and snow clutter suppression is switched to an automatic mode,
sea clutter suppression is switched to an automatic mode also.

Upper Right of the display

Cursor mode switching

The mode of the function that uses the cursor is switched whenever this button is
pressed.

⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒

⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒

Mark font / line pattern switching

This function switches a mark font / line pattern. If this button is clicked while the cursor
mode is (mark) or (line), the mark font / line pattern is
changed.

101112

MAN

AUTO

④ Cursor bearing

numeric value display

true / relative switching

⑤ EBL1 adjustment

⑥ VRM1 adjustment

⑪ EBL1 starting point

mode switching

① Cursor mode switching

⑫ EBL2 starting point

mode switching

⑬ Parallel index l ine

setting

⑭ Parallel index line

starting point mode

switching

⑩ EBL2 numeric value indication

true / relative switching

③ Mark color / line col or

switching

⑧ VRM2 adjustment

⑦ EBL2 adjustment

⑨ EBL1 numeric value indication

true / relative switching

② Mark font / line pattern

switching

1

AUTO

ACQ TT

ACT AIS

TGT Data

CNCL TT

DEACT AIS

CNCL Data

□

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Property

AUTO

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Mark color / line color switching

This function switches a mark color / line color. If this button is clicked while the cursor
mode is (mark) or (line), the mark color / line color is
changed.

Cursor bearing numeric value display true / relative switching

The bearing numeric value display (true bearing) / (relative bearing) of the
cursor is switched whenever this button is clicked.

, , and EBL1 / 2 and VRM1 / 2 adjustment

These functions set the EBL1 , VRM1 , EBL2 , and VRM2 displays to On / Off and
acquire the operation right.

If the button is clicked on, the operation right is acquired. Make adjustments by moving
the track ball to the left and right Determine the adjustment by left-clicking.

and EBL1, EBL2 numeric value true / relative switching

The EBL1 / 2 bearing numeric value display (true bearing) / (relative
bearing) is switched whenever the button is clicked.

If the button is clicked for 2 seconds, the EBL / Cursor Setting menu is displayed.

and EBL1 / EBL2 starting point mode switching

The EBL starting point is set to CCRP or any position on the radar screen whenever this
button is clicked.

⇒ ⇒ ⇒

Parallel index line setting

This function sets the parallel index line display to On / Off and acquires the operation
right.

If this button is clicked, the operation right is acquired and the menu is opened. After
setting, determine the setting by left-clicking.

：Center

The starting point is fixed to the CCRP position.

：Screen Fix

The starting point is set to the cursor position. If left­clicked subsequently, the starting position is fixed to
the cursor position.

：L/L Fix

i

i. is enabled only when a navigator is connected.

The starting point is set to the cursor position. If
left-clicked subsequently, the starting position is
fixed to the latitude / longitude of the cursor.
(Connection of a navigator is necessary.) If the
starting point is moved outside of the screen, the
operation is reset automatically and the starting
point returns to the CCRP position.

3

□

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4

T

R

567

8

9

10

T

R

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12

_CD__

C

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Parallel index line starting point mode switching

The parallel index line starting point is set to CCRP or any position on the radar screen
whenever this button is clicked.

In the same way as for the EBL starting point, three options are available, : Center,

: Screen Fix, and : L/L Fix.

Lower right of the display

Mark color switching

The color of the mark is switched whenever this button is clicked.

If the button is clicked for 2 seconds, the Mark Setting menu is opened.

Own ship's track color switching

The own ship's track color is switched whenever this button is clicked.

Own ship's track interval switching

The own ship's track interval is switched whenever this button is clicked.

Own ship's track interval unit switching

The unit of the own ship's track interval is switched whenever this button is clicked.

⇒ ⇒ ⇒

Map display On / Off

The own track, target track and route display are set to On / Off whenever this button is
clicked. If the button is clicked for 2 seconds, the Map Setting menu is opened.

Graphic display Off

While the button is clicked, the graphic display other than VRM, EBL, HL, a cursor, and
range rings on the radar screen is cleared temporarily.

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C

D

③ Own ship's track interval

switching

⑤ Map display

On / Off

⑥ Graphic display Off

⑦ Ship's heading line Off

④ Own ship's track interval unit

switching

⑧ CPA ring display

On / Off

① Mark color switching

② Own ship’s track color

switching

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Ship's heading line Off

The ship's heading line (HL) display is set to Off while this button is clicked.

Since the ship's heading line is cleared while the button is clicked, the target in the ship's
heading bearing can be clearly seen.

CPA ring display On / Off

The CPA ring display is switched to On / Off whenever the button is clicked.

When the target vector display mode is (true vector), the CPA ring cannot be set to
On.

Own ship's information

Heading device switching

The heading device is switched whenever this button is clicked.

⇒ (Electronic compass)⇒

When the selected heading device is not connected to the equipment, an alarm is issued.

Speed sensor switching

The speed sensor is switched whenever the button is clicked.

(Manual) ⇒ (Single-axis water log) ⇒ (Dual-axis water
log) ⇒ (Dual-axis ground log) ⇒ ⇒

When the selected speed device is not connected to the equipment, an alarm is issued.

Time display mode switching

The time display mode (universal time clock) / (local mean time) is
switched whenever this button is clicked.

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8

T

① Heading device

switching

② Speed sensor

switching

③ Time display mode

switching

④ Manual own ship's speed

setti ng

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GYRO

CMPS

GYRO

2

MAN

LOG

2AXW

2AXG

GPS

MAN

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Manual own ship's speed setting

When selection of the speed sensor is set to , enter the own ship's speed
manually.

If this button is clicked, the numeric value input screen is opened. After setting a value,
determine the entry by clicking .

Target tracking (TT) / AIS information

Target vector display true / relative switching

The tracked target / AIS target vector display is switched to (true vector) /
(relative vector) whenever this button is clicked.

This setting is switched together with the past position display true / relative switching.

Target vector length setting

Set a vector length of the tracked target / AIS target.

If this button is clicked, the numeric value input screen is opened. After setting the

length, determine the setting by clicking .

CPA limit setting

Set a CPA limit.

If this button is clicked, the numeric value input screen is opened. After setting the limit,
determine the setting by clicking .

TCPA limit setting

Set a TCPA limit.

If this button is clicked, the numeric value input screen is opened. After setting the limit,
determine the setting by clicking .

4

MAN

ENT

⑥ Past position display

interval switching

⑪ Association

On / Off

⑭ Radar trails display time

switching

⑬ Radar trails display

true / relative switching

① Target vector display

true / relative switching

② Target vector length setting

⑤ Past position display

true / relative switching ⑦ Past position display

interval unit switching

④ TCPA limit setting

③ CPA limit setting

⑧ AIS

On / Off

⑩ AIS target symbol display

On / Off

⑨ Tracked target symbol

display On / Off

⑫ AIS filter mode switching

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Past position display true / relative switching

The tracked target / AIS target past position display is switched to (true past
position) / (relative past position) whenever the button is clicked.

This setting is switched together with the target vector display true / relative switching.

Past position display interval switching

The past position display interval is switched whenever the button is clicked.

Past position display interval unit switching

The past position display interval unit is switched whenever the button is clicked.

⇒ ⇒

AIS On / Off

The AIS display is switched to On / Off whenever the button is clicked.

Tracked target symbol display On / Off

The tracked target symbol display is switched to On / Off whenever the button is
clicked. Use this function to avoid confusion with the AIS symbol.

AIS target symbol display On / Off

The AIS target symbol display is switched to On / Off whenever the button is clicked.
Use this function to avoid confusion with the tracked target symbol.

Association On / Off

The tracked target / AIS target association is switched to On / Off whenever the button is
clicked.

AIS filter mode switching

The AIS filter is switched whenever the button is clicked.

⇒ ⇒ ⇒

Radar trails display true / relative switching

Radar trails are switched to (true motion trail) / (relative motion trail)
whenever this button is clicked.

This setting is restricted by the radar display motion mode.

In relative motion display mode (RM), switching to / is possible.

In true motion display mode (TM), only can be set.

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minNMmin

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9

10

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12

Range

Sector

Zone

Range

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Radar trails display time switching

The radar trails display time is switched whenever the button is clicked.

If the time does not reach the radar trails time that was set, the remaining time is
displayed on the right-hand side.

If the button is clicked for 2 seconds, the RADAR Trails Setting menu is opened.

Numeric information: AIS target information

Detail / simple display switching

This function switches the display mode to detail / simple display when AIS target
information is displayed.

Unread message display

When there is an unread message from the AIS target that is displayed, the message is
displayed. If this button is clicked, the message is displayed.

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①：Detail / simpl e

display switching

②：Unread message

display

simple display

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Numeric information: Tracked target information

Tracked target numeric value indication scroll

This function scrolls the target numbers that are indicated in the tracked target
information.

Numeric information: Navigation information

Wind direction / speed numeric value indication true / relative

switching

The wind direction / speed numeric value indication is switched to (true) /
(relative) whenever this button is clicked.

① Tracked target

numeric value indication

scroll

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① Wind direction / speed

numeric value indication

true / relative sw itching

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Graph information: Wind direction / speed

Wind direction / speed numeric value indication true / relative

switching

The wind direction / speed numeric value indication is switched to (true) /
(relative) whenever this button is clicked.

Menu

Digital information display

If this button is clicked while the menu screen is open, the menu is closed and control
returns to the digital information display.

This function switches between the tracked target / AIS target display and navigation
information or the course bar, and so on.

Target Tracking (TT) menu

If this button is clicked, the TT Menu is opened.

Own track menu

If this button is clicked, the Own Track Menu is opened.

Main menu

If this button is clicked, the Main Menu is opened.

① Wind direction / speed

numeric value indication

true / rel ati ve switching

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① Digital information display

② Target Tracking (TT) menu

⑨ User map menu

⑦ Parallel index line menu

③ Own ship ’s track menu

⑧ Automatic acquisition /

acti vation zone (AZ) menu

⑥ Route menu

④ Main menu

⑤ AIS menu

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AIS menu

If the button is clicked, the AIS Menu is opened.

Route menu

If this button is clicked, the Route Menu is opened.

Parallel index line menu

If this button is clicked, the PI Menu is opened.

Automatic acquisition / activation zone menu

If this button is clicked, the AZ Menu is opened.

User map menu

If the button is clicked, the User Map Menu is opened.

Brilliance

Display information

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① Display item switching

② Panel lighting brilliance

switching

③ Radar video brilliance

switching

⑤ Day / night mode

switching

④ Tracked target / AIS target symbol

brilliance switching

⑦ User setting load

⑥ User map load

① Display item switching

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Display item switching

The brilliance adjustment screen and display information setting screen interchange
whenever this button is clicked.

Panel lighting brilliance switching

This function enables the setting of the brilliance of the lighting of the control panel.

The brilliance changes whenever this button is clicked. Five levels of settings are
available.

Radar video brilliance switching

Adjust the brightness of the radar video (echo).

The brilliance changes whenever this button is clicked. Four levels of settings are
available.

Tracked target / AIS target symbol brilliance switching

Use this function to adjust the brilliance of the tracked target / AIS target symbol.

The brilliance changes whenever this button is clicked. Five levels of settings are
available.

Day / night mode switching

The day / night mode is switched whenever this button is clicked.

→ → →

　　 ← ← ←

User map load

If this button is clicked, the user created map read menu is opened.

User setting load

If this button is clicked, the user setting read menu is opened.

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Day1

Day2

Day3

Dusk

Day2

Day3

Dusk

Night

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Alarm

Alarm acknowledgment

If this button is clicked, the buzzer sound of the alarm that is currently issued is stopped
and the alarm lamp stops blinking. If multiple alarms are issued, the next alarm to be
acknowledged is displayed.

If the button is clicked, the alarm displayed on the top is acknowledged.

The alarms that are currently issued are displayed at the bottom one by one.

Alarm log display

If this button is clicked, the alarm log is display.

① Alarm acknowridgement

② Error log display

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BASIC OPERATION

3.1 OPERATION FLOW ...............................................................................3-1

3.1.1 Power ON and Start the System ....................................................3-2

3.1.2 Observe and Adjust Video ..............................................................3-4

3.1.3 Acquire and Measure Data .............................................................3-4

3.1.4 Display and Measure with Reference to CCRP ............................3-4

3.1.5 End the Operation and Stop the System .......................................3-5

3.2 OBSERVE AND ADJUST VIDEO ..........................................................3-6

3.2.1 Adjust Monitor Brilliance [BRILL] ..................................................3-6

3.2.2 Change Observation Range [RANGE+/-] ......................................3-6

3.2.3 Tune ..................................................................................................3-7

3.2.4 Adjust Gain [GAIN] .........................................................................3-8

3.2.5 Suppress Sea Clutter [SEA] ..........................................................3-9

3.2.6 Suppress Rain/Snow Clutter [RAIN] ...........................................3-11

3.2.7 Reset Alarm Buzzer [ALARM ACK] .............................................3-13

3.2.8

To get the appropriate image that targets can be easily observed ...3-14

3.3 OPERATION PROCEDURES ..............................................................3-15

3.3.1 Move Cross Cursor Mark by Trackball ........................................3-15

SECTION 3

BASIC OPERATION

3.3.2 Operate Software Buttons ...........................................................3-16

3.3.3 Basic Menu Operation ..................................................................3-17

3.3.4 Operation on Numeric Value, Latitude / Longitude and Character

Input menu .....................................................................................3-18

3.3.5 Overview of Menu Structure .........................................................3-23

3.4 GENERAL RADAR OPERATION ........................................................3-24

3.4.1 Interference Rejection (IR) ............................................................3-24

3.4.2 Switch Transmitter Pulse Length [GAIN] ....................................3-25

3.4.3 Target Enhance (ENH) ..................................................................3-26

3.4.4 Use Video Processing (PROC) .....................................................3-27

3.4.5 Switch Azimuth Display Mode (AZI MODE) ................................3-28

3.4.6 Switch True/Relative Motion Display Mode (TM/RM) .................3-29

3.4.7 Move Own Ship’s Display Position (Off Center) .........................3-30

3.4.8 Display Radar Trails (Trails) .........................................................3-31

3.4.9 Zoom (x2) .......................................................................................3-34

3.4.10 Hide/Display Range Rings [HL OFF] ...........................................3-35

3.4.11 Hide Graphics Information on Radar Display [DATA OFF] .......3-35

3.4.12 Switch Day/Night Mode [DAY/NIGHT] .........................................3-36

3.4.13 Adjust Operation Panel Brilliance [PANEL] ................................3-36

3.4.14 Set True Bearing ............................................................................3-37

3.4.15 Set Own Ship Speed .....................................................................3-37

3.4.16 Magnet Compass Correction (MAG Compass Setting) .............3-38

3.5 USE OWN SHIP'S TRACK ...................................................................3-40

3.5.1 Display Own Ship's Track (Display Own Track) .........................3-40

3.5.2 Set Display Color of Own Ship's Track

(Display Own Track Color) .3-41

3.5.3 Save Own Ship's Track (Own Track Memory) ............................3-42

3.5.4 Cancel Saving of Own Ship's Track (Own Track Memory) ........3-42

3.5.5 Clear Own Ship's Track (Clear Own Track) ................................3-43

3.5.6 Use Expanded Own Ship's Track (Own Track Type) .................3-43

3.5.7 Use Water Depth Track (Water Depth Track) ..............................3-45

3.5.8 Use Water Temperature Track (Water TEMP Track) ..................3-46

3.5.9 Use Tidal Current Track (Current Vector Track) .........................3-47

3.6 DISPLAY USER MAP ...........................................................................3-48

3.6.1 Create User Map (Mark/Line) ........................................................3-48

3.6.2 Set User Map Display (Mark Display Setting) .............................3-51

3.6.3 Edit User Map (Edit User Map) .....................................................3-53

3.6.4 Correct Position on User Map (Shift User Map) .........................3-61

3.6.5 Save User Map ...............................................................................3-62

3.6.6 Set and Display Geodetic System (Geodetic) .............................3-66

3.7 USE ROUTE FUNCTION ......................................................................3-68

3.7.1 Display Route/Destination Mark (Select Route) .........................3-68

3.7.2 Edit Route (Set Route Sequence) ................................................3-69

3.7.3 Edit Route Make with Latitude and Longitude

(Waypoint Input) 3-76

3.7.4 Use Route Monitoring Function (Waypoint/Route Alarm) .........3-80

3.7.5 Method of Using Route .................................................................3-82

3.7.6 Detailed Route Settings ................................................................3-83

3.7.7 Clear Waypoint/Route Data (Clear WPT/Route Data) .................3-88

3.7.8 Operate Route Data File ................................................................3-89

3.8 APPLIED OPERATIONS ......................................................................3-93

3.8.1 Set Radar Signal Processing (Process Setting) .........................3-93

3.8.2 Set Radar Trails (RADAR Trails Setting) .....................................3-97

3.8.3 Set Scanner Unit (TXRX Setting) .................................................3-99

3.8.4 Set Cursor (Cursor Setting) ........................................................3-100

3.8.5 Set Radar Display (Display Setting) ..........................................3-101

3.8.6 Adjust Sound Volume (Buzzer Volume) ....................................3-104

3.8.7 Set User Option Keys [OPTION 1/2] ..........................................3-104

3.8.8 Set Navigation Data Display (Multi Window Setting) ...............3-106

3.8.9 AUTO Backup ..............................................................................3-111

3.9 USE FUNCTION KEY [USER] ...........................................................3-113

3.9.1 Operation Procedures .................................................................3-113

3.9.2 Function Setting Menu Items .....................................................3-114

3.9.3 Overview of Function Operations (User Function Setting) .....3-115

3.9.4 Overview of saved Function Setting Data .................................3-119

3.10 USE USER SETTING .........................................................................3-120

3.10.1 Save Operating State (Save User Setting) ................................3-120

3.10.2 Load Operating State (Load User Setting) ................................3-121

3.10.3 Delete Operating State (Delete User Setting) ...........................3-121

3.11 USING CARD .....................................................................................3-122

3.11.1 Operate File on the Card (File Manager) ...................................3-122

3.12 RECEIVE PORT SETTING .................................................................3-129

3.12.1 Receive Port Setting (RX Port) ...................................................3-129

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3.1 OPERATION FLOW

Each operation is described in detail below.

• Do not put anything on the operation panel.
If you put anything hot on it, it may be deformed.

• Do not give any impact to the operation panel,
trackball, or controls.

Otherwise, any failure or damage may result.

Attention

POWER ON AND

START THE SYSTEM

OBSERVE AND

ADJUST VIDEO

ACQUIRE AND

MEASURE DATA

END THE OPERATION

AND STOP THE SYSTEM

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3.1.1 Power ON and Start the System

!

• A malfunction may occur if the power in the ship is
instantaneously interrupted during operation of the
radar. In this case, the power should be turned on
again.

• Wait for about 2 seconds before turning on the power again.

Attention

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Procedures

1) Check that the ship’s mains are turned on.

2) Press [POWER] key.

The system is turned on, and the preheating time is displayed.

is indicated at the upper left of the radar display.

3) Wait until the preheating time is over.

When the preheating time is over, the preheating time screen disappears, and
at the upper left of the radar display changes to .

4) Press [TX/STBY] key.

The radar will start transmission and the antenna will start rotating.

at the upper left of the radar display changes to .

NOTE:

The radar does not start transmission if you press [TX/STBY]

key while is indicated.

Preheat

Preheat

Standby

Standby

Transmit

It will be displayed Tuning OK at the upper left of the radar display.

The radar system is optimum.If not displayed, Radar should be checked

by a service engineer.

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3.1.2 Observe and Adjust Video

Procedures

1) Press [RANGE+] key or [RANGE-] key to set the range to the
scale required for target observation.

2) [GAIN] [SEA] and [RAIN] to obtain the clearest targets.

For how to adjust video, see Section 3.2 "OBSERVE AND ADJUST VIDEO"

3.1.3 Acquire and Measure Data

For details on how to acquire data and measure, see the SECTION
4"MEASUREMENT OF RANGE AND BEARING".

3.1.4 Display and Measure with Reference to CCRP

The radar video, range, bearing, Target Tracking and AIS data display etc... are
displayed with reference to CCRP (Consistent Common Reference Point).

If scanner is switched, these data are measured from CCRP.

If some kind of functions (for example off center, true motion mode, etc.) set
scanner position to 75% outside of the PPI range, these data except Target
Tracking and AIS data are displayed with reference to scanner position.

For how to setting CCRP, see the Section 7.1.9 "Setting of CCRP (CCRP
Setting)".

Refer to

[GAIN] dial→Section 3.2.4 "Adjust Gain [GAIN]"

[SEA] dial→ Section 3.2.5 "Suppress Sea Clutter [SEA]"

[RAIN] dial→Section 3.2.6 "Suppress Rain/Snow Clutter
[RAIN]"

for how to use each dial.