Digital Radome
Scanner
User Guide
Document number: 81313-3
Date: February 2009
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Contents i
Contents
Important information ................................................................1
Introduction........................................................................................... 1
Intended use .........................................................................................1
Safety notices........................................................................................ 1
FCC Notice ............................................................................................2
WARNING ............................................................................................. 2
WARNING ............................................................................................. 2
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive............................. 2
EMC conformance................................................................................. 2
Declaration of conformity...................................................................... 2
Multi-function display software version ................................................ 3
Warranty ............................................................................................... 3
Handbook information .......................................................................... 3
Installation ....................................................................................5
EMC installation guidelines................................................................... 5
Box contents .........................................................................................6
Required tools ....................................................................................... 6
Digital Radome scanner dimensions...................................................... 7
18” Digital Radome scanner.............................................................. 7
24” Digital Radome scanner.............................................................. 7
Planning the installation .......................................................................8
Cable requirements ............................................................................... 9
Scanner cables................................................................................... 9
Running the cable to the scanner ...................................................... 9
Power requirements......................................................................... 10
Grounding the radar system ............................................................ 10
Connecting the power and digital cables......................................... 11
Mounting the scanner ..................................................................... 14
Setting up the scanner..................................................................... 15
Maintenance and troubleshooting ..........................................17
Introduction ..................................................................................... 17
Maintenance.................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting............................................................................... 17
Technical support............................................................................. 19
Technical specification.............................................................. 21
RD418D 18”Digital Radome scanner unit ..........................................21
RD424D 24”Digital Radome scanner unit ..........................................23
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Important information 1
Important information
Introduction
This handbook contains an explanation of how to install, connect and
maintain your Digital Radome scanner and covers the following models:
• RD418D - 18” 4 kW Digital Radome scanner.
• RD424D - 24” 4 kW Digital Radome scanner.
Your radar has been designed and manufactured to meet the rigorous
demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its
intended function unless installed, operated and maintained properly.
Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for installation contained in this handbook.
When properly installed and operated, the use of this radar conforms to:
• IEEE C95.1 - 2005 - Standard for Safety Levels with respect to Human
Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300GHz.
• ICNIRP Guidelines 1998 - International Commission on Non-Ionising
Radiation Protection: Guidelines for limiting exposure to time-varying
electric, magnetic and electro-magnetic fields (up to 300GHz) 1998.
Intended use
This product is a radar scanner intended for use within a navigational radar
system. The intended application is for leisure marine boats and work
boats not covered by IMO/SOLAS carriage requirements.
Installation and operation of this radar may be subject to individual
licensing of the equipment, operator or vessel. You are strongly advised to
check with the requirements of the licensing authority of your national
administration. In case of difficulty, contact your local Raymarine dealer.
Safety notices
WARNING
Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard
The radar antenna emits electromagnetic energy at microwave radio frequencies which can be harmful, particularly to
your eyes. DO NOT look at the antenna at close range.
It is important that the radar is turned off whenever personnel
are required to come close to the scanner assembly. It is
recommended that the radar scanner is mounted out of range
of personnel (above head height).
The maximum power density level which is considered safe for
general public exposure is 10 W/m
2
, and for occupational expo-
sure it is 100 W/m
2
. The distances from the radar scanner
within which these levels may be exceeded are given below:
Model
Distance to 100 W/m
2
point
Distance to 10 W/m2
point
RD418D
Max power density at any
distance is <100 W/m
2
1.0m (worst case)
RD424D
Max power density at any
distance is <100 W/m
2
1.0m (worst case)
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FCC Notice
Changes or modifications to this equipment, not expressly
approved in writing by Raymarine Inc., could violate compliance with FCC rules and void the operator’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Directive
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some
of Raymarine’s products, we support its policy and ask you to
be aware of how to dispose of this product.
The crossed out wheelie bin symbol, illustrated above, and found on our
products signifies that this product should not be disposed of in general
waste or landfill.
Please contact your local dealer, national distributor or Raymarine Technical Services for information on product disposal.
EMC conformance
All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry
standards for use in the recreational marine environment. The design and
manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the
appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct
installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.
Declaration of conformity
Raymarine UK Limited hereby declare that the products to which this
manual relates comply with the appropriate requirements and provisions of
the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
The full Declaration of Conformity may be viewed on the relevant product
pages at www.raymarine.com
WARNING
High Voltage
The scanner unit contains high voltages. Adjustments
require specialized service procedures and tools only available to qualified service technicians - there are no user
serviceable parts or adjustments. The operator should
never remove the scanner unit internal covers or attempt
to service the equipment.
WARNING
Product installation
This equipment must be installed in accordance with the
instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so
could result in poor product performance, personal injury
and/or damage to your boat.
Important information 3
Multi-function display software version
The Digital Radome scanner can be connected directly to a C-Series or
E-Series display, or to a C-Series, E-Series or G-Series display via a
SeaTalkhs switch.
The Digital Radome scanner is compatible with the following multi-function displays:
• C90W, C120W, and C140W C-Series displays.
• E80, E120 E-Series displays.
• G120, G150, G170, and G190 G-Series displays.
For operation of your scanner, the multi-function display unit requires the
latest software version.
After installing your scanner, download the latest software for your multifunction display from the Raymarine website (www.raymarine.com).
To find out whether your display is using the latest software version, switch
on the display and check the version number on the navigation warning
screen. However, if a scanner is not connected to the multi-function
display, the version number will only be displayed for 10 seconds.
For information on how to update your multi-function display software,
please refer to the instructions on the Raymarine website, or contact
Raymarine technical support.
Warranty
To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill
out the warranty card. It is important that you complete the owner information and return the card to receive full warranty benefits. Alternatively
you can register your product on line at www.raymarine.com
Handbook information
The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook, to the
best of our knowledge, was correct as it went to press. However, our policy
of continuous improvement and updating may change product specifications without prior notice. As a result, unavoidable differences between the
product and handbook may occur from time to time.
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Installation 5
Installation
EMC installation guidelines
All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry
standards for use in the recreational marine environment.
Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to
ensure that performance is not compromised. Although every effort has
been taken to ensure that they will perform under all conditions, it is
important to understand what facts could affect the operation of the
product.
The guidelines here describe the conditions for optimum EMC performance,
but it is recognized that it may not be possible to meet all of these conditions in all situations. To ensure the best possible conditions for EMC
performance within the constraints imposed by any location, always ensure
the maximum separation possible between different items of electrical
equipment.
For optimum EMC performance, it is recommended wherever possible:
• Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are:
• At least 3 ft. (1m) from any other equipment transmitting or
carrying radio signals. In the case of Single Side Band (SSB) radio,
the distance should be increased to 7 ft. (2m).
• More than 7 ft. (2m) from the path of a radar beam. A radar beam
can normally be assumed to spread 20 degrees above and below
the radiating element.
• The equipment is supplied from a separate battery to that used for
engine start. Voltage drops below 10.8 V, and starter motor transients,
can cause the equipment to reset. This will not damage the equipment,
but may cause the loss of some information and may change the operating mode.
• Only Raymarine-specified cables must be used. Cutting and rejoining
these cables can compromise EMC performance.
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