Koden MDC-5004, MDC-5025, MDC-5006, MDC-5012 Operation Manuals

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Document Revision History

Document No. Revised Version Norm

When part of the document needs to be revised, the document has advanced revision number.
The document No. is indicated at the lower right side on the cover and at the left or right side of the
footer region of each page.

© 2017 Koden Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, translated in any from by any means without
the written permission of Koden Electronics Co., Ltd. The technical descriptions contained in this
publication are subject to change without notice. Koden assumes no responsibility for any errors,
incidentals or consequential damages caused by misinterpretation of the descriptions contained in this
publication.

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Important Notice

 For copy and transcription of this Operation Manual (hereinafter referred to as this manual),

permission from Koden is needed. Koden prohibits the un-authorized copy and transcription of this
manual.

 If this manual is lost or damaged, consult a dealer of Koden or Koden.
 The specification of the products and the contents in this manual are subject to change without

notice.

 The contents displayed on the menu of product may be different from the expression of this

manual. The fonts and shapes of the keys and menus in the illustration may differ from the actual
ones, and some parts may be omitted.

 Koden is not liable for damages and troubles arisen from misunderstanding of the contents in this

manual.

 Koden is not liable for any damages caused by earthquake, lightning, wind and flood damage and

fire for which Koden is not responsible, and actions by third parties, other accidents, customer’s
unintended error/abuse and the use under other abnormal conditions.

 Koden is not liable for damages of accompaniment (change/loss of memorized content, loss of

business profit, stop of business) arisen from use or failure of our products.

 If the stored data are changed or lost, irrespective of causes of troubles and damages, Koden is

not liable for them.

 Koden is not liable for any damages arisen from malfunction caused by combination of software

and connected equipment in which Koden is not engaged.

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Symbol

Meaning

Warning Symbol

This symbol denotes that there is a risk of death or serious injury when not
dealt with it correctly.

High Voltage Danger Symbol

This symbol denotes that there is a risk of death or serious injury caused by
electric shock when not dealt with it correctly.

Caution Symbol

This symbol denotes that there is a risk of slight injury or damage of device
when not dealt with it correctly.

Prohibition Symbol

This symbol denotes restriction of the specified conduct. Description of the
restriction is displayed near the mark.

IMPORTANT

Important Symbol

This mark indicates important area where attention is needed. This may
include possible data lose or other issues that may interfere with radar
operation.

Reference Symbol

This mark shows the part to be referred to concerning this description.

For Your Safe Operation

Symbols used in this Operation Manual

This manual uses the following symbols. Understand the meaning of each symbol and implement the
maintenance and inspection.

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Caution, high voltage inside.

High voltage that may cause severe injury or death is present. High
voltage remains in circuit even after power is turned off. High voltage
circuit has a protective cover with a warning label. Make sure to turn off
power and discharge capacitors before working on the system. Only
authorized personnel should access this circuit for repair and
maintenance.

Confirm main power is turned off before servicing the
equipment.

If power switch is turned on while working on the system, possible
severe injury or death may occur due to high voltage. Make sure main
power is off and a label “Work In Progress” is attached to the breaker
powering the system.

Caution related to dust

Inhaling dust may cause A respiratory disease. When cleaning the inside
of equipment, be careful not to inhale dust. Wearing a safety mask is
recommended.

When choosing equipment location

Do not install the equipment where it is excessively damp, humid and
under direct dripping water.

Caution related to static electricity

Static electricity may be generated from floor carpet or synthetic clothes.
Static may destroy some electronics parts of the circuit and therefore
anti-static measures should be done.

Prohibited matter

Any Display and Scanner unit combination other than specified in the
manual is prohibited and will void manufacturer’s warranty.

Caution related to Equipment

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Caution related to rotating aerial

The radar antenna may start rotating to rotate without notice. Please stand
clear from the antenna for your safety.

Caution related to electromagnetic disturbance

The operating Antenna & Scanner unit radiates high-energy
electromagnetic wave. It may cause harmful effect for human body due to
its continuous radiation. As International regulation says, electromagnetic
waves less than 100 watt/m2 does not have a harmful effect on human
bodies, but some kind of medical devices such as heart pacemakers are
sensitive even under the low energy electromagnetic wave. Any personnel
with such a device should keep away from the electromagnetic wave
generating position at all times.
Specified power density and distance from the radar (in accordance with the

provision as specified in IEC 60945)

Model name

Transmission power /
Antenna length

100W/m2

50W/m2

10W/m2

MDC-5004

4kW / 3 feet Antenna

0.9 m

1.3 m

2.8 m

4kW / 4 feet Antenna

1.0 m

1.4 m

3.1 m

4kW / 6 feet Antenna

1.2 m

1.7 m

3.7 m

MDC-5006
6kW / 4 feet Antenna

1.5 m

2.1 m

4.5 m

6kW / 6 feet Antenna

1.7 m

2.4 m

5.4 m

MDC-5012

12kW / 4 feet Antenna

2.1 m

2.9 m

6.4 m

12kW / 6 feet Antenna

2.4 m

3.4 m

7.6 m

12kW / 9 feet Antenna

2.9 m

4.1 m

9.0 m

MDC-5025

25kW / 4 feet Antenna

2.9 m

4.1 m

9.2 m

25kW / 6 feet Antenna

3.5 m

4.9 m

10.9 m

25kW / 9 feet Antenna

4.1 m

5.8 m

13.0 m

Caution rellated to Handling

ENGLISH:

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Mise en garde relative aux perturbations électromagnétiques produites
par les radars de navire

L'antenne & l’émetteur des radars de navire ont un rayonnement d’ondes

électromagnétique de haute intensité. Ceci peut causer des effets nocifs pour le
corps humain en raison de son rayonnement continu. Comme la réglementation
internationale le spécifie, les ondes électromagnétiques à moins de 100 watt/m2
n'ont pas un effet néfaste sur le corps humain, mais certains types d’appareils
médicaux tels que les stimulateurs cardiaques peuvent être affectes même par des
ondes électromagnétiques de faible énergie. Tout membre du personnel avec un tel
dispositif devrait se tenir à l'écart des générateurs d'ondes électromagnétiques en
tout temps.
Spécification de densité de la puissance et de la distance du radar (conformément à
la disposition comme spécifié dans la IEC 60945)

Nom Modèle

Puissance de transmission
/ longueur d’antenne

100W/m2

50W/m2

10W/m2

MDC-5004

4kW / Antenne 3 pieds

0.9 m

1.3 m

2.8 m

4kW / Antenne 4 pieds

1.0 m

1.4 m

3.1 m

4kW / Antenne 6 pieds

1.2 m

1.7 m

3.7 m

MDC-5006
6kW / Antenne 4 pieds

1.5 m

2.1 m

4.5 m

6kW / Antenne 6 pieds

1.7 m

2.4 m

5.4 m

MDC-5012

12kW / Antenne 4 pieds

2.1 m

2.9 m

6.4 m

12kW / Antenne 6 pieds

2.4 m

3.4 m

7.6 m

12kW / Antenne 9 pieds

2.9 m

4.1 m

9.0 m

MDC-5025

25kW / Antenne 4 pieds

2.9 m

4.1 m

9.2 m

25kW / Antenne 6 pieds

3.5 m

4.9 m

10.9 m

25kW / Antenne 9 pieds

4.1 m

5.8 m

13.0 m

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Antenna type name

Antenna Gain (dBi)

Required Impedance (ohm)

RW701A-03

25.3dBi

50ohm

RW701A-04

27.0dBi

50ohm

RW701A-06

28.5dBi

50ohm

RW701B-09

30.0dBi

50ohm

Warning Statements related to FCC and IC rules

 IC RSS-GEN, Sec 8.3 Warning Statement- (Required for Transmitters

w/ detachable antennas)

ENGLISH:
This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if
Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types
listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for
each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater
than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this
device.

FRENCH:
Le présent émetteur radio (identifier le dispositif par son numéro de certification ou son
numéro de modèle s'il fait partie du matériel de catégorie I) a été approuvé par Industrie
Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain
admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types
d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal
indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

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 IC RSS-102, Sec 2.6 Warning Statement Requirements

ENGLISH:
The applicant is responsible for providing proper instructions to the user of the radio
device, and any usage restrictions, including limits of exposure durations. The user
manual shall provide installation and operation instructions, as well as any special usage
conditions, to ensure compliance with SAR and/or RF field strength limits. For instance,
compliance distance shall be clearly stated in the user manual.

FRENCH:

Le demandeur est responsable de fournir des instructions appropriées et toute restriction

d'utilisation, y compris les limites des durées d'exposition, à l'utilisateur de l'appareil radio.

Le manuel de l'utilisateur doit fournir des instructions d'installation et d'utilisation, ainsi

que toutes les conditions d'utilisation spéciales, pour assurer la conformité aux limites

SAR et / ou RF. Par exemple, la distance de conformité doit être clairement indiquée

dans le manuel de l'utilisateur.

 IC RSS-GEN, Sec 8.4 Warning Statement- (Required for

license-exempt devices)

ENGLISH:

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

FRENCH:

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.

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 Warning statement regarding RF exposure compliance

ENGLISH:
The user manual of devices intended for controlled use shall also include information
relating to the operating characteristics of the device; the operating instructions to ensure
compliance with SAR and/or RF field strength limits; information on the installation and
operation of accessories to ensure compliance with SAR and/or RF field strength limits;
and contact information where the user can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure
and compliance. Other related information may also be included.

FRENCH:
Le manuel de l'utilisateur des dispositifs destinés à une utilisation contrôlée doit
également comporter des informations relatives aux caractéristiques de fonctionnement
du dispositif; Le mode d'emploi pour assurer la conformité aux limites SAR et / ou RF; Des
informations sur l'installation et le fonctionnement des accessoires afin d'assurer la
conformité aux limites SAR et / ou RF; Et des coordonnées où l'utilisateur peut obtenir des
renseignements canadiens sur l'exposition aux radiofréquences et la conformité. D'autres
renseignements connexes peuvent également être inclus.

 FCC Part 15.19 Warning Statement

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT

CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY

INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE

UNDESIRED OPERATION.

 FCC Part 15.21 Warning Statement

NOTE: THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR

MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR

COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO

OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

 FCC Part 15.105(b) Warning Statement

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

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particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Do not disassemble or modify. It may lead to trouble, fire, smoking or
electric shock. In case of trouble, contact our dealer or our company.

In case of smoke or fire, switch off the power in the boat and the power of
equipment. It may cause fire, electric shock or damage.

Caution related to remaining high voltage.
A high voltage may remain in the capacitor for several minutes after
system is powered off. Before inspecting inside, wait at least 5 minutes
after powering off or discharging the remaining electricity in an appropriate
manner. Then, start the work.

The information displayed in this unit is not provided directly for your
navigation. For your navigation, be sure to see the specified material.

Use properly rated fuse. If incorrect fuse is used, it may cause fire, smoke
or damage.

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Break in procedure of stored radar MDC-5000 Series

Following procedure is recommended for “Break In” of the stored radar.
Otherwise the radar sometimes exhibits unstable transmitting operation
such as arcing at its initial operation after long period of storage and make
the operation more difficult.

1. Extend preheat time as long as possible (preferably 20 to 30
minutes).

2. Set the pulse width to the shortest one and start the operation.
When the operation in the shortest pulse is stable then go to
operation in longer pulse and repeat the similar step until the
operation reaches to the final pulse condition.

Break in procedure of stored radar

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MDC-5000 Series Used battery and radar disposal

A high-energy density lithium ion battery is installed in this radar.
Improper disposal of a lithium ion battery is discouraged as the battery
has a possibility of short-circuiting. If it gets wet, the generation of heat,
explosion or ignition may occur resulting in an injury or fire.

Used battery and radar disposal

Treatment of the used lithium ion battery

To dispose of built-in lithium ion battery (CR2032) in this radar, insulate each terminal with tape, and
wrap in plastic bag.
The disposal and collection rules may be different depending on each municipal district. Obey the
directions of each district.

Disposal of this radar

This radar shall be disposed according to the municipal regulations or rules.

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In case no Heading and Speed signals MDC-5000 Series

In case no Heading and Speed signals are input from navigation
equipment

When no Heading and Speed signals are input from navigation equipment (in case not connected), this
radar gives alarms and warning messages at lower right of the display, if the radar is started up factory
default settings.
These alarms are disengaged by pressing OFF key temporarily, however, the alarms are activated
again next time the radar is start up.
Disengage the alarm detection function on start up by the following. Once set, the alarm is not detected
next time the radar is started up.

Press MENU key to display “Menu”.
Select [ALARM] => [ALARM ON/OFF] => [I/O] => [HDG INPUT] => [OFF], and press ENT key.
Select [ALARM] => [ALARM ON/OFF] => [I/O] => [SPD INPUT] => [OFF], and press ENT key.
Select [ALARM] => [ALARM ON/OFF] => [I/O] => [LAT/LON INPUT] => [OFF], and press ENT key.

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Contents

Document Revision History ....................................................................................................... i

Important Notice ........................................................................................................................ ii

For Your Safe Operation .......................................................................................................... iii

Break in procedure of stored radar ......................................................................................... xii

Used battery and radar disposal ............................................................................................ xiii

In case no Heading and Speed signals are input from navigation equipment....................... xiv

Contents ................................................................................................................................. xv

Introduction ............................................................................................................................ xxi

Configuration items ............................................................................................................... xxii

System configuration ................................................................................................ xxii

Option list ................................................................................................................ xxiii

Chapter 1 Display and Operation ............................................................................ 1-1

1.1 Radar Display............................................................................................................ 1-1

Upper left corner ...................................................................................................... 1-1

Upper right corner .................................................................................................... 1-2

Lower left corner ...................................................................................................... 1-2

Lower right corner .................................................................................................... 1-2

INFO DISP ............................................................................................................... 1-3

Alarm status ............................................................................................................. 1-4

MAP INFO ................................................................................................................ 1-4

1.2 Operation Unit ........................................................................................................... 1-6

1.3 Menu usage .............................................................................................................. 1-8

Turn MENU on and off ............................................................................................. 1-8

Select menu item ..................................................................................................... 1-8

1.4 Cursor Access usage ................................................................................................ 1-9

Chapter 2 Radar Basic Operation ........................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Power ON/OFF ......................................................................................................... 2-1

Power ON ................................................................................................................. 2-1

Power OFF ............................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Change Brilliance ...................................................................................................... 2-2

Display Brilliance ...................................................................................................... 2-2

Operation unit Brilliance ........................................................................................... 2-2

2.3 Transmission ............................................................................................................. 2-3

Transmission ON ...................................................................................................... 2-3

Transmission OFF .................................................................................................... 2-3

2.4 Tuning method .......................................................................................................... 2-4

Change MAN (manual) and AUTO........................................................................... 2-4

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Optimized value setup method ................................................................................. 2-4

2.5 Change range scale .................................................................................................. 2-5

Change range unit (NM / km / sm) ........................................................................... 2-5

2.6 Adjust receiver gain (GAIN) ...................................................................................... 2-6

Selection of MAN GAIN and AUTO GAIN ................................................................ 2-6

AUTO adjustment of GAIN ....................................................................................... 2-6

MAN adjustment of GAIN ......................................................................................... 2-7

2.7 Reject sea clutter (anti-SEA) ..................................................................................... 2-8

Selection of MAN SEA and AUTO SEA .................................................................... 2-8

AUTO adjustment of SEA ......................................................................................... 2-9

Manual adjustment of SEA ....................................................................................... 2-9

2.8 Reject rain/snow clutter (anti-RAIN) ........................................................................ 2-10

Changing method of CFAR and MAN .................................................................... 2-11

CFAR (Constant False Alarm Rate) adjustment ..................................................... 2-11

RAIN MAN (manual) adjustment ............................................................................ 2-12

2.9 Change transmission pulse width (SP/LP) .............................................................. 2-13

2.10 Select Display Mode................................................................................................ 2-14

For H UP (Head up mode)...................................................................................... 2-14

For C UP (Course up mode) .................................................................................. 2-15

For N UP (North up mode) ..................................................................................... 2-16

For relative motion (RM) and true motion (TM) ...................................................... 2-17

Reset true motion ................................................................................................... 2-18

2.11 Ground and Sea stabilization .................................................................................. 2-19

SEA (Sea stabilization) ........................................................................................... 2-19

GND (Ground stabilization) .................................................................................... 2-19

2.12 Measurement of distance by RR and VRM ............................................................. 2-20

Display Range Rings (RR) ..................................................................................... 2-20

Measurement Range (VRM: Variable Range Marker) ........................................... 2-21

Measurement Range (Cursor) ................................................................................ 2-21

2.13 Measurement of bearing by EBL ............................................................................. 2-22

Using the EBL/VRM OFFSET ................................................................................ 2-23

2.14 Bearing mode set up ............................................................................................... 2-24

2.15 Measurement of distance/bearing by PI .................................................................. 2-25

2.16 Change color and brightness (Day/Night) ............................................................... 2-26

Setup color ............................................................................................................. 2-26

Setup USER1 and USER2 color ............................................................................ 2-27

Setup brightness ..................................................................................................... 2-28

Color and brightness settings reset ........................................................................ 2-28

2.17 Remove the heading line/navigation data ............................................................... 2-29

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2.18 Target trail ............................................................................................................... 2-29

Relative display (R) ................................................................................................ 2-31

True display (T) ...................................................................................................... 2-31

2.19 Off Center ................................................................................................................ 2-32

2.20 Function key usage ................................................................................................. 2-33

2.21 Set picture mode ..................................................................................................... 2-34

2.22 Echo process .......................................................................................................... 2-35

Correlation image echo process ............................................................................ 2-35

2.23 Echo enhance ......................................................................................................... 2-36

2.24 Interference rejection (IR) ....................................................................................... 2-37

2.25 Video contrast ......................................................................................................... 2-37

2.26 Echo color rejection ................................................................................................ 2-38

2.27 Pulse width .............................................................................................................. 2-38

2.28 Inter-switch .............................................................................................................. 2-40

2.29 Cursor data ............................................................................................................. 2-42

CURSOR setting menu .......................................................................................... 2-42

2.30 Setup own ship outline ............................................................................................ 2-43

Setup ship outline ................................................................................................... 2-43

2.31 FERRY MODE ........................................................................................................ 2-44

2.32 Display setup........................................................................................................... 2-45

2.33.1 ALL PPI mode ............................................................................................. 2-45

2.33.2 ROTATION MARGIN (H UP, C UP) ............................................................ 2-45

2.33.3 INFO DISP .................................................................................................. 2-46

Chapter 3 Alarm ...................................................................................................... 3-1

Collision avoidance .................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1 Echo alarm ................................................................................................................ 3-1

How to set echo alarm area (Fan type) .................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Map area alarm ......................................................................................................... 3-3

How to edit map area ............................................................................................... 3-3

How to move map area ............................................................................................ 3-4

How to add data to map area ................................................................................... 3-5

How to delete the data of map area ......................................................................... 3-6

How to clear entire block of map area data ............................................................. 3-6

3.3 Nav line cross............................................................................................................ 3-7

How to edit ............................................................................................................... 3-7

How to move nav line ............................................................................................... 3-8

How to add ............................................................................................................... 3-9

How to delete ......................................................................................................... 3-10

How to clear ........................................................................................................... 3-10

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Chapter 4 Target (AIS and TT) ................................................................................. 4-1

4.1 Common setting ........................................................................................................ 4-1

VECTOR REL/TRUE ................................................................................................ 4-1

CPA/TCPA alarm ..................................................................................................... 4-2

Set AIS ID DISP TYPE ............................................................................................. 4-2

Set TT ID DISP TYPE ............................................................................................... 4-3

Set ID DISP SIZE ..................................................................................................... 4-3

Set Input range ......................................................................................................... 4-3

ASSOCIATION ......................................................................................................... 4-3

Automatic acquisition area ....................................................................................... 4-4

4.2 AIS ............................................................................................................................. 4-6

Enable AIS function .................................................................................................. 4-6

Select ID ................................................................................................................... 4-6

ACTIVE/SLEEP ........................................................................................................ 4-6

Ship outline ............................................................................................................... 4-7

HDG line ................................................................................................................... 4-7

Turn indicator ............................................................................................................ 4-7

OS display ................................................................................................................ 4-7

OS MMSI .................................................................................................................. 4-7

AIS filter .................................................................................................................... 4-8

AIS auto active ......................................................................................................... 4-8

Types of AIS target symbol ....................................................................................... 4-9

4.3 TT (ATA) ................................................................................................................. 4-12

Limitations of the TT function ................................................................................. 4-12

Enable TT function ................................................................................................. 4-13

Manual acquisition .................................................................................................. 4-13

Delete TT target ...................................................................................................... 4-14

Delete all TT targets ............................................................................................... 4-14

Types of tracked target symbol .............................................................................. 4-15

Chapter 5 Nav tool ................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Guard line .................................................................................................................. 5-1

5.2 HL blink ...................................................................................................................... 5-2

5.3 Stern line ................................................................................................................... 5-2

5.4 Barge icon ................................................................................................................. 5-3

Chapter 6 Map operation ......................................................................................... 6-1

6.1 MAP function display ON or OFF .............................................................................. 6-1

6.2 OWN SHIP PAST TRACK ......................................................................................... 6-1

How to Clear OWN SHIP PAST TRACK .................................................................. 6-2

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6.3 Target track past position display .............................................................................. 6-2

6.4 COAST LINE ............................................................................................................. 6-3

How to edit ............................................................................................................... 6-4

How to move ............................................................................................................ 6-5

How to add ............................................................................................................... 6-7

How to delete ........................................................................................................... 6-8

How to clear ............................................................................................................. 6-8

6.5 NAV LINE .................................................................................................................. 6-9

6.6 ROUTE .................................................................................................................... 6-10

6.7 EVENT MKR ............................................................................................................ 6-11

6.8 AREA ...................................................................................................................... 6-12

6.9 MONITORED ROUTE ............................................................................................ 6-12

6.10 WPT ID DISP .......................................................................................................... 6-13

6.11 TARGET TRACK ID ................................................................................................ 6-13

6.12 WPT FLAG .............................................................................................................. 6-13

6.13 LAT/LON LINE ........................................................................................................ 6-13

6.14 C-MAP chart display ............................................................................................... 6-14

Chapter 7 System and Maintenance menu operation ............................................. 7-1

7.1 SYSTEM MENU ........................................................................................................ 7-1

7.2 Change UTC/LOCAL time......................................................................................... 7-1

7.3 Sound setting ............................................................................................................ 7-2

Sound ON/OFF ........................................................................................................ 7-2

Sound frequency ...................................................................................................... 7-2

Key click ON/OFF .................................................................................................... 7-2

External buzzer setting ............................................................................................. 7-2

7.4 LANGUAGE select .................................................................................................... 7-3

7.5 DISPLAY INFOMATION (DISP INFO) ...................................................................... 7-3

7.6 HELP window ON/OFF ............................................................................................. 7-4

7.7 MAINTENANCE MENU ............................................................................................ 7-4

7.8 BACKUP of Setup data (Cannot be used while transmitting) ................................... 7-5

Internal save of setup data ....................................................................................... 7-5

External save of setup and map data ...................................................................... 7-5

Parameter reset ....................................................................................................... 7-6

MAP/PAST reset ...................................................................................................... 7-6

7.9 TOTAL HOUR and TX HOUR (Cannot be used while transmitting) ......................... 7-6

7.10 MENU SETUP........................................................................................................... 7-7

7.11 System Program ....................................................................................................... 7-8

Version confirmation ................................................................................................. 7-8

How to update the system program ......................................................................... 7-8

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Chapter 8 Principal of radar system ......................................................................... 8-1

8.1 What is radar system?............................................................................................... 8-1

Side lobe ................................................................................................................... 8-1

Beam width ............................................................................................................... 8-2

8.2 Characteristics of radar radio wave ........................................................................... 8-2

Target hardness reflected ......................................................................................... 8-2

Radar shadow .......................................................................................................... 8-3

False image .............................................................................................................. 8-3

8.3 Radar interference ..................................................................................................... 8-5

Chapter 9 Simple fault diagnosis ............................................................................. 9-1

9.1 No alarm sound ......................................................................................................... 9-2

9.2 Operation unit (panel) key is not operational ............................................................ 9-3

9.3 TT is not operational .................................................................................................. 9-4

9.4 No AIS display ........................................................................................................... 9-5

9.5 Need to confirm serial input ...................................................................................... 9-6

9.6 No radar video display............................................................................................... 9-7

Chapter 10 Specifications ...................................................................................... 10-1

10.1 Antenna and Scanner unit ....................................................................................... 10-1

10.2 Processor and Operation unit ................................................................................. 10-3

10.3 External view and dimensions ................................................................................. 10-4

Chapter 11 Appendix ........................................................................................... 11-1

11.1 Menu tree ................................................................................................................ 11-1

11.2 Special key operations ........................................................................................... 11-11

11.3 Details of the data input format ............................................................................. 11-13

11.4 Details of TT tracking data output ......................................................................... 11-23

11.5 Details of the radar data output ............................................................................. 11-24

11.6 Interface specification............................................................................................ 11-27

11.6.1 J3, J5 and J6 serial data input/output specification ................................... 11-27

11.6.2 VDR (external monitor) and Alarm output signal specification .................. 11-28

11.6.3 AIS serial data input/output specification ................................................... 11-29

11.6.4 Radar input/output signal specification ...................................................... 11-30

11.6.5 Talker device code of the data output devices........................................... 11-31

11.6.6 Priority of talker device code ..................................................................... 11-31

Chapter 12 Index ................................................................................................... 12-1

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Introduction

The MDC-5000 series is a compact and high performance shipboard radar system consisting of the
Antenna & Scanner unit with a transmit power of 4kW/6kW/12kW/25kW, Processor unit and Operation
unit.

For this radar, its multi functions and high performance are accomplished with microcomputer
technology as well as an image processing in the newly developed radar-dedicated LSI (Large Scale
Integration).

 Stable indication and reliable acquisition of small targets.
 Clear distinction between a moving target and land by true trail display.
 Provision of multi targets TT (ATA) information and AIS information.
 Various models for selection of optimum radar for your needs.
 Simple and easy operation by user-friendly rotating knobs and joystick.
 Capable of adjusting gain, anti- sea clutter, anti- rain clutter, bearing cursor, and range marker, etc.

using rotating knobs.

 The waterproof operating panel (IP23) has a great flexibility in installation.
 Capable of remote control using USB Mouse/Trackball.

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No.

Name

Type

1

Antenna

RW701A-03:3feet
RW701A-04:4feet
RW701A-06:6feet

2

Scanner

RB806

3

Processor unit

MRM-110

4

Operation unit with connecting cable

MRO-110

5

Connecting cable

242J159098B-15M

6

DC power cable

CW-259-2M

7

Spare parts

SP-MRM-110

8

Installation material

M12-BOLT.KIT

9

Installation material

CONNECTOR.KIT

10

Operation manual

MDC-5000.OM.E

11

Installation manual

MDC-5000.IM.E

12

Quick reference

MDC-5000.QR.E

No.

Name

Type

1

Antenna

*

2

Scanner

RB807:6kW(MDC-5006)
RB808:12kW(MDC-5012)
RB809:25kW(MDC-5025)

3

Processor unit

MRM-110

4

Operation unit with connecting cable

MRO-110

5

Connecting cable

CW-845-15M

6

DC power cable

CW-259-2M

7

Spare parts

SP-MRM-110

8

Installation material

M12-BOLT.KIT

9

Installation material

CONNECTOR.KIT

10

Operation manual

MDC-5000.OM.E

11

Installation manual

MDC-5000.IM.E

12

Quick reference

MDC-5000.QR.E

Configuration items

System configuration

MDC-5004

MDC-5006/5012/5025

* RW701A-04: 4feet, RW701A-06: 6feet, RW701B-09: 9feet (MDC-5012/MDC-5025)

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No.

Name

Type

Comment

1

Gyro Interface

S2N, U/N 9028C

Gyro converter

2

Log pulse NMEA
converter

L1N, U/N 9181A

200pulse/NM only

3

Gyro / Log
interface

ADPC-101

4

Rectifier unit
PS-010

5A fuse attached.

5

VL-PSG001

20A fuse attached.

6

AC power cable

VV-2D8-3M

Without connectors on the both sides

7

Connecting
cable

CW-373-*
*: 5M, 10M, 30M

With 6-pin water resistant connectors at both
ends (cable for data)

8

CW-374-5M

With a 6-pin connector and a 6-pin water
resistant connector (cable for data)

9

CW-376-5M

With a 6-pin water resistant connector and one
end plain (cable for data)

10

CW-387-5M

With a 8-pin water resistant connector and one
end plain (cable for AIS)

11

CW-561-*
*: 10M, 30M

With 12-pin water resistant connectors at both
ends (cable for remote display)

12

CW-576-0.5M

With a 10-pin water resistant connector and
D-Sub connector (analog RGB)

+Alarm out

13

Operation unit
connecting cable

CW-401-*
*: 5M, 10M

With connectors on both sides

14

Antenna unit –
Processor unit
connecting cable
CW-845-*
*: 20M, 30M, 40M,

50M, 65M, 100M

With connectors on the both sides
For MDC-5006/5012/5025

15

242J159098*-**M
**: 20M, 30M, **M
(100m max)

With connectors on the both sides
For MDC-5004

Option list

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MDC-5000 Series Chapter 1 Display and Operation

1-1

Heading
line
EBL2

Range Rings

VRM1

VRM2

Alarm
status

Upper left corner

Lower left corner

Lower right corner
Range scale

Range Rings

MODE

Off center

Pulse width

TX/Standby

CURSOR

EBL1

Upper right corner

ENH

UTC

Chapter 1 Display and Operation

1.1 Radar Display

Upper left corner

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1-2

TRAIL TRUE/REL

TRAIL TIME

Own Ship Past Track ON

EBL1

EBL2

EBL active mark

“MENU” display box

EBL1 bearing

EBL2 bearing

Cursor position data

VRM1 distance

VRM2 distance

“INFO DISP” display box
VRM active mark

VRM1

VRM2

TUNE setting

PROCESS setting

VIDEO mode setting

Interference Rejection setting

ENHANCE setting

Own ship data

Date and Time

Heading

STW or SOG

Own ship position

Picture mode setting

Sea mode setting

Rain mode setting

Gain mode setting

ENH

UTC

Upper right corner

Lower left corner

Lower right corner

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