Raymarine Radome Scanners User Manual
Radome Scanners
Users Guide
Document Number: 81256_3
Date: March 2006
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Contents i
Contents
Important information ................................................................1
Introduction........................................................................................... 1
Intended use ......................................................................................... 1
Safety notices........................................................................................ 1
WARNING: High voltage............................................................1
WARNING: Electromagnetic energy........................................1
WARNING: Product installation ...............................................1
Waste Electrical and Electronic Directive............................................... 2
EMC conformance ................................................................................. 2
Declaration of conformity...................................................................... 2
Display software version .......................................................................2
Warranty ............................................................................................... 2
Handbook information .......................................................................... 2
Installation ....................................................................................3
EMC installation guidelines................................................................... 3
Suppression ferrite............................................................................. 3
Connections to other equipment ....................................................... 3
What’s in the box? ................................................................................ 4
What tools do I need to install the scanner? ..................................... 4
How big is the scanner? ........................................................................ 5
18” Radome scanner......................................................................... 5
24” Radome scanner......................................................................... 5
Planning the installation .......................................................................6
Cable requirements ............................................................................... 7
Scanner cables ...................................................................................... 7
Running the cable to the scanner ...................................................... 7
Inter-unit cables................................................................................. 7
Power cables ......................................................................................... 8
Extending the power cable ................................................................ 8
Power requirements........................................................................... 8
Extending the power cable.................................................................... 9
Mounting options................................................................................11
Preparing the mounting holes ............................................................. 11
Securing the scanner to the mounting platform ..................................12
Connecting the inter-unit cable to the scanner ................................... 13
Completing the installation ................................................................. 14
Display connections............................................................................. 15
Power connections........................................................................... 15
Inter-unit cable connections ............................................................ 16
Scanner setup......................................................................................16
Before you go to sea........................................................................ 16
EMC conformance............................................................................ 16
System checks.................................................................................. 16
Set up, alignment and timing checks............................................... 17
Maintenance and troubleshooting .......................................... 19
Introduction ..................................................................................... 19
Maintenance.................................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting............................................................................... 19
Technical support............................................................................. 20
Technical specification.............................................................. 21
RD218 18”Radome scanner unit ........................................................ 21
RD424 24”Radome scanner unit ........................................................ 23
Raymarine World Wide Warranty ............................................ 25
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Important information 1
Important information
Introduction
This handbook contains an explanation of how to install, connect and
maintain your radome scanner and covers the following models:
• RD218 - 18” 2kW Radome scanner.
• RD424 - 24” 4 kW 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 will conform to
the requirements of:
• IEEE C95.1 - 1999 - 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.
Safety notices
WARNING
Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard
The radar antenna emits electromagnetic radio frequency
(RF) energy 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 or associated equipment. It is recommended that
the radar scanner is mounted out of range of personnel
(above head height).
Distances from the face of the radar at which RF radiation
levels of 100 W/m
Model
RD218 Nil
RD214 Nil
2
and 10 W/m2 exist are given below
Distance to 100 W/m
point
2
Distance to 10 W/m2
Worst case
Worst case
point
1.0m
1.0m
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
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 sevice the equipment.
WARNING
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
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.
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.
FCC Notice
Changes or modifications to this equipment, not expressly
approved in writing by Raymarine Inc., could violate compliance withFCC rules and void the operator’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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
Important information 3
Display software version
For operation of your scanner, the display unit requires the appropriate
software version. These are:
• E Series displays - Version 3.03 or later.
• C Series displays - Version 3.01 or later.
The software version can be confirmed by switching on the display and
checking the version number during the magnetron warm-up sequence.
However, if a scanner is not connected to the display, the version number
will only be displayed for 10 seconds.
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 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.
• Raymarine specified cables are used. Cutting and rejoining these
cables can compromise EMC performance and must be avoided unless
doing so is detailed in the installation manual/
Suppression ferrite
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.
The illustration shows typical cable suppression
ferrites used with Raymarine equipment. Always
use the ferrites supplied by Raymarine.
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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
attached to the cable near to the Raymarine unit.
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What’s in the box?
Radome Scanner
Inter-unit cable
Fixing bolts
and washers X4
Grease
Components are dependant on your system package, but are either:
• 18” 2 kW Radome scanner and 15 m light cable, or
• 24” 4 kW Radome scanner and 15 m heavy cable.
• Fixing bolts and washers.
•Grease.
• Handbook.
Center Line of Radome
Drill 4 holes, 10 mm diameter
(18'' and 24'' Radomes)
Center Line of Radome
27.5 mm
233 mm
141.5 mm
Installation template
Forward
Artwork Number 3032-866-A
3026-136-A
18'' or 24'' NGS Radome
Mounting Template
What tools do I need to install the scanner?
Adhesive tape
Drill
13 mm socket
Philips screwdriver
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10 mm drill bit
Torque wrench
D8854_1
Installation 7
How big is the scanner?
18” Radome scanner
27.5 mm
(0.92 in)
141.5 mm
(5.57 in)
(4.58 in)
116.5 mm
346 mm (13.62 in)
diameter
521 mm (20.5 in)
diameter
233 mm
(9.17 in)
24” Radome scanner
247 mm (9.7 in)
141.5 mm
(5.57 in)
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27.5 mm
(1.08 in)
346 mm (13.62 in)
652 mm (25.67 in)
(4.58 in)
116.5 mm
diameter
diameter
233 mm
(9.17 in)
247 mm (9.7 in)
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