Raymarine Pathfinder Radar Scanners User Manual

Pathfinder Radar Scanners

Owner’s Handbook

Document number: 81154_9 Date:September 2006

Pathfinder Radar Scanners

Owners Handbook

March 2004

Intended Use

The scanner units detailed in this handbook form part of navigational radar systems intended for light marine use. These radar systems are only an aid to navigation.

Safety Notices

This radar equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or navigational inaccuracies. In particular:

1. 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.

2. Electromagnetic Energy. The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. It is important that the radar is turned off whenever personnel are required to come close to the scanner to perform work on the scanner assembly or associated equipment.

It is recommended that the radar scanner is mounted out of range of personnel (above head height).

Do not look directly at the antenna at close range as your eyes are the most sensitive part of the body to electromagnetic energy.

When properly installed and operated, the use of this radar will conform to the requirements of ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 Standard for Safety Leve ls with Respec t to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 Hz to 300 GHz and NRPB, Board Statement on Restrictions on Human Exposure to Static and Time Varying Electromagnetic Fields and Radiation, Doc NRPB, No. 5 (1993).

3. Navigation Aid. This radar unit is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects, environmental conditions, and improper handling or use. It is the user’s

responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgements. This radar unit should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement.

Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representatives. For information on Raymarine products and services, contact either of the following:

United States Raymarine Inc.

21 Manchester Stree Merrimack NH 03054-4801, USA Telephone +1 603 881 5200 Fax +1 603 864 4756 www.raymarine.com

Europe Raymarine Limited

Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5TD England Telephone +44 (0)23 9269 3611 Fax +44 (0)23 9269 4642 www.raymarine.com

The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook, to the best of our knowledge, was correct as it went to press. However, the Raymarine 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, for which liability cannot be accepted by Raymarine.

SeaTalk is a registered trademark of Raymarine Limited. HSB and hsb

are trademarks of Raymarine Limited.

Pathfinder is a trademark of Raymarine Limited.

Preface

This handbook describes the following Raymarine Pathfinder radar scanners:

These scanner units may be connected to any HSB/hsb

The open array scanners must not be used with the SL70, SL70 PLUS, SL70RC PLUS or Autohelm 7" LCD Display Unit. This may result in damage to the display due to the high power requirements of the open array scanner.

The handbook contains very important information on the installation and operation of your new equipment. In order to obtain the best results in operation and performance, please read this handbook thoroughly.

Raymarine’s Technical Support representatives or your local dealer will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Display Software Version

For full operation of the Pathfinder scanners, the display unit requires an appropriate software version. For new displays, the correct software version is normally already installed in the display unit and is fully compatible with the Pathfinder scanners.

Early display units may not have the correct software and will therefore require upgrading. The software version can be confirmed by switching-on the display and checking the version number during the magnetron warm-up sequence.

Note: If a scanner unit is not connected the version number is only displayed for 10 seconds.

Where, necessary Software Upgrade Kits are available from your dealer, distributor or from Raymarine. We recommend that where a repeater display is fitted, both the repeater and the master display are upgraded.

5S 48" 4 kW Open Array Scanner 7S 72" 4 kW Open Array Scanner 9S 48" 10 kW Open Array Scanner 11S 72" 10 kW Open Array Scanner

or C-Series display unit.

C-Series Display Compatibility

To achieve full compatibility with a C-Series Display, your Raymarine radar scanner may require upgrading. Please refer to the C-Series Display Owner’s Handbook, or contact Technical Support for details.

The open array scanners cannot be powered from a C-Series display unit; they must be connected to ship’s power using a split pedestal cable or pedestal adaptor cable. Full details are provided in this handbook.

Warranty

To register your Pathfinder Radar Scanner ownership, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found at the end of this handbook. It is very important that you complete the owner information and return the card to the factory in order to receive full warranty benefits.

The radome scanner package includes a barcode label indicating the serial number of the unit. This label should be stuck to the warranty registration card. The open array scanner has two barcode labels indicating the serial numbers of the pedestal and the antenna units. Both labels should be stuck to the warranty registration card.

EMC Conformance

All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the leisure marine environment.

The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories confor m to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.

Declaration of Conformity

The following Declarations of Conformity, RT033, RT035, RT040 and RT041 apply to the equipment described in this handbook.

Certificate No.

RT033

Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5 TD

declare, under our sole responsibility, that the products identified in this declaration, and to which this declaration relate s, are in conformity with the essential requirements of European Parliament and Council Directive:

1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual

recognition of their conformity.

Specifically this declaration includes conformity to ITU Radio Regulations o n Unwanted Emissions of Radar Systems.

Product Name: Raymarine 4kW Open Array Scanner Unit

Product Number(s): M92654

Ancillary Units Details are given on Sheet 2

The products have been assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive and by application of the following standard(s):

EMC Health & Safety EN 60945 : 1997 Out of Band Emissions ITU-R M1541 Spurious Emission s ITU-R M1177-2

The assessment is con sistent with a Technical Construction File showing conformity with the essential requirements of the Directive and has been rev iewed by Notified Body No. 0191

The product is labe lled with the CE conformity marking, the identification number of the Notified Body and class identifier.

Signatory: Na me Adil Abbas Title EMC Manag er Company Name Raymarine Limited

Portsmouth, Hampshire

England PO3 5 TD

Signature _________________ ________

Date 23

Sheet 1 of 2

Company Address

EN 60945 : 1997

Anchorage Park

December 2002

Certificate No.

RT033

Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary Equipment and Radar Systems

The following units are combined with the 4kW, Open Array Scanner Unit (transceiver) listed on Sheet 1 to form the operational Raytheon or Raymarine radar systems given below. Details of these units are included in the Technical Construction File:

DISPLAY (one of)

Description Desi gnation Part No.

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD SL70M PLUS E52043 Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD/Chart SL70MRC PLUS E52044 Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD/hsb² RL70 PLUS E52031 Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD/hsb²/Chart RL70RC PLUS E52032 Display Unit, 7" CRT/hsb² R70 PLUS E52039 Display Unit, 7" CRT/hsb²/Chart R70RC PLUS E52040 Display Unit, 10" CRT/hsb² R80 PLUS E52035 Display Unit, 10" CRT/hsb²/Chart R80RC PLUS E52036 Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD SL70C PLUS E52045/E52045HB Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD /Chart SL70CRC PLUS E52046/E52046HB Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD/hsb² RL70C PLUS E52033/E52033HB Display Unit, 7" Co lour LCD hsb²/Chart RL70CRC PLUS E52034/E52034HB Display Unit, 10" Colour LCD/hsb² RL80C PLUS E52037 Display Unit, 10" Colour LCD/hsb²/Chart RL80CRC PLUS E52038

Note:

7" Colour LCD Units with "HB" suffix Part No's, have higher brightness displays.

ANTENNA (one of)

Description Scanner Unit Designation

48" Antenna 5S M92693 72" Antenna 7S M92743

PATHFINDER RADAR SYSTEMS

Designation

Radar System Scanner Display Unit

SL75M PLUS 5S SL70M PLUS SL75MRC PLUS 5S SL70MRC PLUS RL75 PLUS 5S RL70 PLUS RL75RC PLUS 5S RL70RC PLUS R75 PLUS 5S R70 PLUS R75RC PLUS 5S R70RC PLUS R85 PLUS 5S R80 PLUS R85RC PLUS 5S R80RC PLUS SL75C PLUS 5S SL70C PLUS SL75CRC PLUS 5S SL75CRC PLUS RL75C PLUS 5S RL70C PLUS RL75CRC PLUS 5S RC70CRC PLUS RL85C PLUS 5S RL80C PLUS RL85CRC PLUS 5S RL80CRC PLUS

Sheet 2 of 2

(Transceiver + Antenna)

Radar System Scanner Display Unit

SL77M PLUS 7S SL70M PLUS SL77MRC PLUS 7S SL70MRC PLUS RL77 PLUS 7S RL70 PLUS RL77RC PLUS 7S RL70RC PLUS R77 PLUS 7S R70 PLUS R77RC PLUS 7S R70RC PLUS R87 PLUS 7S R80 PLUS R87RC PLUS 7S R80RC PLUS SL77C PLUS 7S SL70C PLUS SL77CRC PLUS 7S SL70CRC PLUS RL77C PLUS 7S RL70C PLUS RL77CRC PLUS 7S RC70CRC PLUS RL87C PLUS 7S RL80C PLUS RL87CRC PLUS 7S RL80CRC PLUS

Part No.

Designation

Certificate No.

RT035

Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5 TD

1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual

recognition of their conformity.

Specifically this declaration includes conformity to ITU Radio Regulations o n Unwanted Emissions of Radar Systems.

Product Name: Raymarine 10kW Open Array Scanner Unit

Product Number(s): M92655

Ancillary Units Details are given on Sheet 2

The products have been assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive and by application of the following standard(s):

EMC Health & Safety EN 60945 : 1997 Out of Band Emissions ITU-R M1541 Spurious Emission s ITU-R M1177-2

The assessment is con sistent with a Technical Construction File showing conformity with the essential requirements of the Directive and has been rev iewed by Notified Body No. 0191

The product is labe lled with the CE conformity marking, the identification number of the Notified Body and class identifier.

Signatory: Na me Adil Abbas Title EMC Manag er Company Name Raymarine Limited

Portsmouth, Hampshire

England PO3 5 TD

Signature _________________ ________

Date Februar y 2002

Sheet 1 of 2

Company Address

EN 60945 : 1997

Anchorage Park

Certificate No.

RT035

Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary Equipment and Radar Systems

The following units are combined with the 10kW, Open Array Scanner Unit (transceiver) listed on Sheet 1 to form the operational Raymarine radar systems gi ven below. Details of these un its are included in the Technical Construction File:

DISPLAY (one of)

Description Desi gnation Part No.

Note:

7" Colour LCD Units with "HB" suffix Part No's, have higher brightness displays.

ANTENNA (one of)

Description Scanner Unit Designation

48" Antenna 5S M92693 72" Antenna 7S M92743

PATHFINDER RADAR SYSTEMS

Designation

Radar System Scanner Display Unit

SL79M PLUS 9S SL70M PLUS SL79MRC PLUS 9S SL70MRC PLUS RL79 PLUS 9S RL70 PLUS RL79RC PLUS 9S RL70RC PLUS R79 PLUS 9S R70 PLUS R79RC PLUS 9S R70RC PLUS R89 PLUS 9S R80 PLUS R89RC PLUS 9S R80RC PLUS SL79C PLUS 9S SL70C PLUS SL79CRC PLUS 9S SL75CRC PLUS RL79C PLUS 9S RL70C PLUS RL79CRC PLUS 9S RC70CRC PLUS RL89C PLUS 9S RL80C PLUS RL89CRC PLUS 9S RL80CRC PLUS

Sheet 2 of 2

(Transceiver + Antenna)

Radar System Scanner Display Unit

SL711M PLUS 11S SL70M PLUS SL711MRC PLUS 11S SL70MRC PLUS RL711 PLUS 11S RL70 PLUS RL711RC PLUS 11S RL70RC PLUS R711 PLUS 11S R70 PLUS R711RC PLUS 11S R70RC PLUS R811 PLUS 11S R80 PLUS R811RC PLUS 11S R80RC PLUS SL711C PLUS 11S SL70C PLUS SL711CRC PLUS 11S SL70CRC PLUS RL711C PLUS 11S RL70C PLUS RL711CRC PLUS 11S RC70CRC PLUS RL811C PLUS 11S RL80C PLUS RL811CRC PLUS 11S RL80CRC PLUS

Part No.

Designation

Certificate No.

RT040

We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5TD

declare, under our sole responsibility, that th e products identified in this declaration, and to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the essential requirements of European Parliament and Council Directive:

1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual

recognition of their conformity.

Specifically this declaration includes conformity to ITU Radio Regulations on Unwanted Emissions of Radar Systems.

Product Name: Raymarine 4kW Open Array Scanner Unit

Product Number( s): M92654, from S/n 0132000

Ancillary Units C-series Displays - details given on Sheet 2

The products have been assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive and by application of the following standard(s):

EMC EN 60945 : 2002 Health & Safety EN 60945 : 2002 Out of Band Emissions Spurious Emissions ITU-R M1177-2

The assessment is co nsistent with a Technical Construction File showing conformity with the essential requirements of the Directive and has been reviewed by Notified Body No. 0191

The product is lab elled with the CE conformity marking, the identification number of the Notified Body and class identifier.

Signatory: Name Adil Abbas Title International Compliance Manager

Company Address Anchorage Park Portsmouth, Ha mpshire

England PO3 5TD

Signatur e _________________ ________

Date 13 February 2004

Sheet 1 of 2

Company Na me

ITU-R M1541

Raymarine Limited

Certificate No.

RT040

Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary Equipment

The following Ray marine Display Units are combined with the Raymarine 4kW, Open Array Scanner Unit (transceiver) listed on Sheet 1 to form the operatio nal radar systems. Details of these units are included in the Technical Constru ction File:

DISPLAY (one of)

ANTENNA (one of)

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD /Chart C70 E02018 Display Unit, 8" Colour LCD/Chart C80 E02020 Display Unit, 12" Colour LCD/Chart C120 E020 22

48" Antenna Array 5S M92693 72" Antenna Array 7S M92743

Description Desi gnation Part No.

Description

Scanner Unit Designation

(Transceiver + Antenna)

Part No.

Sheet 2 of 2

Certificate No.

RT041

We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5TD

declare, under our sole responsibility, that th e products identified in this declaration, and to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the essential requirements of European Parliament and Council Directive:

1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual

recognition of their conformity.

Specifically this declaration includes conformity to ITU Radio Regulations on Unwanted Emissions of Radar Systems.

Product Name: Raymarine 10kW Open Array Scanner Unit

Product Number( s): M92655, from S/n 0332000

Ancillary Units C-series Displays - details given on Sheet 2

The products have been assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive and by application of the following standard(s):

EMC EN 60945 : 2002 Health & Safety EN 60945 : 2002 Out of Band Emissions Spurious Emissions ITU-R M1177-2

The assessment is co nsistent with a Technical Construction File showing conformity with the essential requirements of the Directive and has been reviewed by Notified Body No. 0191

The product is lab elled with the CE conformity marking, the identification number of the Notified Body and class identifier.

Signatory: Name Adil Abbas Title International Compliance Manager

Company Address Anchorage Park Portsmouth, Ha mpshire

England PO3 5TD

Signatur e _________________ ________

Date 13 February 2004

Sheet 1 of 2

Company Na me

ITU-R M1541

Raymarine Limited

Certificate No.

RT041

Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary Equipment

The following Ray marine Display Units are combined with the Raymarine 10kW, Open Array Scanner Unit (transceiver) listed on Sheet 1 to form the operatio nal radar systems. Details of these units are included in the Technical Constru ction File:

DISPLAY (one of)

ANTENNA (one of)

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD /Chart C70 E02018 Display Unit, 8" Colour LCD/Chart C80 E02020 Display Unit, 12" Colour LCD/Chart C120 E020 22

48" Antenna Array 9S M92693 72" Antenna Array 11S M92743

Description Desi gnation Part No.

Description

Scanner Unit Designation

(Transceiver + Antenna)

Part No.

Sheet 2 of 2

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Chapter 2: Overview

2.1 Introduction

This handbook provides instructions to assist you in the installation and set up of the following radar scanners:

5S 48" 4 kW Open Array Scanner 7S 72" 4 kW Open Array Scanner 9S 48" 10 kW Open Array Scanner 11S 72" 10 kW Open Array Scanner

These scanner units may be connected to any HSB/hsb

Note: To achieve full compatibility with a C-Series Display, your Raymarine radar

scanner may require upgrading. Please refer to the C-Series Display

Handbook

, or contact Technical Support for details.

A typical Pathfinder Radar system is illustrated below.

Scanner

Display Unit

or C-Series display unit.

Owner’s

GPS

Compass

NMEA

Distribution Panel

12/24V Supply

12V Supply

SeaTalk

12V Supply

Junction

Box

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CAUTION: Do not use an open array scanner with an SL70, SL70 PLUS or SL70RC PLUS 7" LCD display unit. Failure to observe this may result in permanent damage to these display units. The 10 kW open array scanner requires 24 V or higher; it will not operate on 12 V systems.

This handbook is divided into three chapters as follows:

Chapter One provides information to help you plan the scanner installation. It includes sections on Unpacking and Inspecting the Components, Selecting the Scanner Site, Cable Requirements and Power Requirements.

Chapter Two provides detailed instructions on how to mount and connect each type of scanner.

Chapter Three provides instructions on how to perform the system checks, alignment and adjustments. It also provides information on maintenance and what to do if you have problems.

EMC installation guidelines

All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the leisure 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 factors could affect the operation of the product.

The guidelines given 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 that wherever possible:

• Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are:

• At least 1 m (3 ft) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals e.g. VHF radios, cables and antennas. In the case of SSB radios, the distance should be increased to 2 m (7 ft).

• More than 2 m (7 ft) from the path of a radar beam. A radar beam can normally be assumed to spread 20 degrees above and below the radiating element.

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• The equipment is supplied from a separate battery from that used for engine start. Voltage drops below 10 V (20 V for 10 kW open array scanners) in the power supply to our products, 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.

• Raymarine specified cables are used at all times. Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and so must be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual.

• If a suppression ferrite is attached to a cable, this ferrite should not be removed. If the ferrite needs to be removed during installation it must be reassembled in the same position. tions on fitting a ferrite.

The following illustration shows a typical range of suppression ferrites fitted to Raymarine equipment.

Section 2.1, Radome scanner

includes instruc-

Connections to Other Equipment

If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be fitted to the cable close to the Raymarine unit.

2.2 Unpacking and inspecting the components

Unpack your system carefully, to prevent damage to the equipment. It is good practice to save the carton and packing for future use, in case you need to return the unit for service. Check that you have all the correct system components. These depend on your system package, as detailed in the following tables.

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Table 2-1: Open array scanners

Item Part No. Supplied

4 kW Scanner Pedestal 10 kW Scanner Pedestal 48" Open Array 72" Open Array

Pathfinder Cables

Inter-unit cable 15 m heavy Inter-unit cable 25 m heavy Cable kit: 5 m +10 m extension (To fit open array scanner on a radar arch) Extension cable 5m Extension cable 10m

C-Series Cables

Split pedestal cable 25m Split pedestal cable 15m Pedestal adaptor cable

Software Upgrade Kit Please contact your authorized dealer or

M92654-S M92655-S M92693 M92743

M92728 M92705 E55017

M92699 M92700

Note: 9S and 11S scanners require 24/32V

E05017 E05018 E05019

distributor for details

2.3 Selecting the scanner unit site

This section provides information that affects the possible locations of the scanner, and its position relative to the display unit and to the power supply.

with:

5S, 7S 9S, 11S 5S, 9S 7S, 11S

Option for:

5S,7S, 9S, 11S 5S, 7S, 9S, 11S 5S, 7S, 9S,11S

5S, 7S, 9S, 11S 5S, 7S, 9S, 11S

5S, 7S, 9S, 11S 5S, 7S, 9S, 11S 5S, 7S, 9S, 11S

The dimensions of the each scanner unit are shown in the following diagrams.

Selecting the best location for the scanner unit requires careful consideration of the following points, to ensure reliable and trouble free operation:

Note:

In order to minimize potential interference to other systems on board ship (EMC), it is advisable to mo unt the scanner on a part of the boat that is insulated from the ship’s battery negative. If you cannot do this, and encounter problems, you can fit insulating bushes between the scanner and its mounting bracket.

• Height: The scanner unit should normally be mounted as high as practical

above the waterline, for three reasons:

• For safety reasons the scanner should be out of range of personnel, preferably above head height. This avoids mechanical danger and electromagnetic contact, particularly with the eyes.

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• Radar operates at the line-of-sight, so a high mounting position gives better long range performance.

• Surrounding large objects, in the same horizontal plane, can interfere with the radar signal and cause blind areas or shadow sectors and false targets on the radar screen (see below).

However, do not mount the scanner so high that it is affected by the pitching and rolling of the vessel. In addition, you may need to lower the scanner to avoid creating a shadow sector underneath the scanner’s beam.

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48"- 1306 mm (51.4 in), 72"- 1928 mm (75.9 in)

Centre of rotation

100 mm (4 in)

427 mm (16.8 in)

Centre of rotation

406 mm (16 in)

296 mm (11.65 in)

140 mm (5.5 in)

150 mm (6 in)

Weight

Pedestal: 24 kg (53.0 lb) 48" Open Array: 6 kg (13.2 lb) 72" Open Array: 9.4 kg (20.7 lb)

Compass Safe Distance: 1 m (33 in)

Minimum clearance 630 mm (24.8 in)

70 mm

(2.75 in)

Minimum clearance height 510 mm (20.1 in)

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