Raymarine VCM100 Installation Instructions Manual

HD / SHD Digital
Open Array radar

Installation instructions

ENGLISH

Date: 12-2009

Document number: 87087-5

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Documentnumber:87087-5
Date:12-2009

Contents

Chapter1Importantinformation.............................7

CertiedInstallation........................................................7

Transmittedpowerdensitylevels.....................................7

Wateringress.................................................................8

EMCinstallationguidelines.............................................8

Suppressionferrites........................................................8

Declarationofconformity.................................................8

Productdisposal.............................................................9

Warrantyregistration.......................................................9

IMOandSOLAS.............................................................9

Technicalaccuracy.........................................................9

Multifunctiondisplaysoftwareversion..............................9

Chapter2Planningtheinstallation........................11

2.1Handbookinformation...............................................12

2.2Installationchecklist..................................................12

2.3Typicalsystemexamples...........................................13

2.4Packcontents...........................................................15

2.5T ools........................................................................16

Chapter3Cablesandconnections.........................17

3.1Generalcablingguidance..........................................18

3.2Radarscannerconnection........................................19

3.3Productgrounding.....................................................19

3.4Radarscannerpowerconnections.............................21

3.5Radarscannerdataconnections................................22

3.6Digitalradarcableextension......................................23

3.7Digitalradarcables...................................................24

3.8VCM100powerconnections......................................25

3.9VCM100powercableextension.................................27

3.10VCM100screen(drain)wireextension.....................27

3.11Circuitbreakerandfuseratings................................28

3.12Sharingabreaker....................................................28

Chapter4Locationandmounting..........................29

4.1Selectingalocation...................................................30

4.2Mounting..................................................................34

Chapter5Systemchecks........................................41

5.1Radarscannerinitialpowerontest.............................42

5.2Radarcheck.............................................................42

Chapter6Troubleshooting......................................45

6.1Troubleshooting........................................................46

6.2Poweruptroubleshooting..........................................47

6.3Radartroubleshooting...............................................48

6.4Systemdatatroubleshooting......................................49

6.5VCM100LEDindications...........................................50

6.6SeaT alk

hs

LEDindications..........................................50

5

Chapter7T echnicalsupport...................................51

7.1Raymarinetechnicalsupport......................................52

Chapter8T echnicalspecication...........................53

8.1T echnicalspecication...............................................54

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HDandSuperHDDigitalOpenArrayInstallationinstructions

Chapter1:Importantinformation

CertiedInstallation

RaymarinerecommendscertiedinstallationbyaRaymarine
approvedinstaller .Acertiedinstallationqualiesforenhanced
productwarrantybenets.ContactyourRaymarinedealerfor
furtherdetails,andrefertotheseparatewarrantydocumentpacked
withyourproduct.

Warning:Productinstallationand
operation

Thisproductmustbeinstalledandoperatedin
accordancewiththeRaymarineinstructionsprovided.
Failuretodosocouldresultinpersonalinjury ,damage
toyourboatand/orpoorproductperformance.

Warning:Highvoltages

Thisproductcontainshighvoltages.DoNOTremove
anycoversorotherwiseattempttoaccessinternal
components,unlessspecicallyinstructedinthis
document.

Warning:Productgrounding

Beforeapplyingpowertothisproduct,ensureithas
beencorrectlygrounded,inaccordancewiththe
instructionsinthisguide.

Warning:Switchoffpowersupply

Ensuretheboat’spowersupplyisswitchedOFF
beforestartingtoinstallthisproduct.DoNOTconnect
ordisconnectequipmentwiththepowerswitchedon,
unlessinstructedinthisdocument.

Warning:Radarscannersafety

Beforerotatingtheradarscanner,ensureallpersonnel
areclear.

Warning:Radiofrequencyradiation
hazard

Theradarscannertransmitselectromagneticenergy
atmicrowavefrequencieswhichcanbeharmful,
particularlytotheeyes.DoNOTlookatthescanner
fromcloserange.Ensurepersonnelareclearofthe
scannerwhenitispoweredon.

Forsafetyreasons,theradarmustbeinstalledabove
headheight,outofrangeofpersonnel.

Transmittedpowerdensitylevels

•Apowerdensitylevelof10W/m
orlessfromtheradarscanner.

•Apowerdensitylevelof100W/m

2

islikelyatdistancesof34cm

2

doesnotoccuratanypoint.

Importantinformation

7

Wateringress

Wateringressdisclaimer

AlthoughthewaterproofratingcapacityofRaymarineproducts
exceedsthatcalledforbytheIPX6standard,waterintrusion
andsubsequentequipmentfailuremayoccurifanyRaymarine
equipmentissubjectedtocommercialhighpressurewashing.
Raymarinewillnotwarrantequipmentsubjectedtohighpressure
washing.

EMCinstallationguidelines

Raymarineequipmentandaccessoriesconformtotheappropriate
ElectromagneticCompatibility(EMC)regulations,tominimize
electromagneticinterferencebetweenequipmentandminimizethe
effectsuchinterferencecouldhaveontheperformanceofyour
system

CorrectinstallationisrequiredtoensurethatEMCperformanceis
notcompromised.

ForoptimumEMCperformancewerecommendthatwherever
possible:

•Raymarineequipmentandcablesconnectedtoitare:

–Atleast1m(3ft)fromanyequipmenttransmittingorcables

carryingradiosignalse.g.VHFradios,cablesandantennas.
InthecaseofSSBradios,thedistanceshouldbeincreased
to7ft(2m).

–Morethan2m(7ft)fromthepathofaradarbeam.Aradar

beamcannormallybeassumedtospread20degreesabove
andbelowtheradiatingelement.

•Theproductissuppliedfromaseparatebatteryfromthatused
forenginestart.Thisisimportanttopreventerraticbehavior

anddatalosswhichcanoccuriftheenginestartdoesnothave
aseparatebattery.

•Raymarinespeciedcablesareused.

•Cablesarenotcutorextended,unlessdoingsoisdetailedin
theinstallationmanual.

Note:Whereconstraintsontheinstallationpreventanyof
theaboverecommendations,alwaysensurethemaximum

possibleseparationbetweendifferentitemsofelectrical
equipment,toprovidethebestconditionsforEMCperformance
throughouttheinstallation

Suppressionferrites

Raymarinecablesmaybettedwithsuppressionferrites.These
areimportantforcorrectEMCperformance.Ifaferritehastobe
removedforanypurpose(e.g.installationormaintenance),itmust
bereplacedintheoriginalpositionbeforetheproductisused.

Useonlyferritesofthecorrecttype,suppliedbyRaymarine
authorizeddealers.

Declarationofconformity

RaymarineLtd.declaresthattheHDandSuperHDDigital
OpenArrayradarscannersareincompliancewiththeessential
requirementsofR&TTEdirective1999/5/EC.

TheoriginalDeclarationofConformitycerticatemaybeviewedon
therelevantproductpageatwww.raymarine.com

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Productdisposal

Technicalaccuracy

DisposeofthisproductinaccordancewiththeWEEEDirective.

TheWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(WEEE)
Directiverequirestherecyclingofwasteelectricalandelectronic
equipment.WhilsttheWEEEDirectivedoesnotapplytosome
Raymarineproducts,wesupportitspolicyandaskyoutobeaware
ofhowtodisposeofthisproduct.

Warrantyregistration

ToregisteryourHDandSuperHDDigitalOpenArrayradarscanner
ownership,pleasetakeafewminutestolloutthewarranty
registrationcardfoundinthebox,orvisitwww.raymarine.comand
registeron-line.

Itisimportantthatyouregisteryourproducttoreceivefullwarranty
benets.Y ourunitpackageincludesabarcodelabelindicatingthe
serialnumberoftheunit.Y oushouldstickthislabeltothewarranty
registrationcard.

IMOandSOLAS

Theequipmentdescribedwithinthisdocumentisintendedforuse
onleisuremarineboatsandworkboatsnotcoveredbyInternational
MaritimeOrganization(IMO)andSafetyofLifeatSea(SOLAS)
CarriageRegulations.

Tothebestofourknowledge,theinformationinthisdocumentwas
correctatthetimeitwasproduced.However,Raymarinecannot
acceptliabilityforanyinaccuraciesoromissionsitmaycontain.In
addition,ourpolicyofcontinuousproductimprovementmaychange
specicationswithoutnotice.Asaresult,Raymarinecannotaccept
liabilityforanydifferencesbetweentheproductandthisdocument.

Multifunctiondisplaysoftwareversion

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcompatibilitywithexternal
devices,yourmultifunctiondisplaymustbeusingthelatestsoftware
version.

Visitwww.raymarine.comtodownloadthelatestsoftware.

Viewingmultifunctiondisplaysoftware
information

1.PresstheMENUbutton.

2.SelectSystemDiagnostics.

3.SelectSoftwareServices.

4.SelectUnitInfo.

Arangeofinformationisdisplayed,includingtheAppVersion
(softwareversion).

Radarscannerfeaturecompatibility

ThefollowingtableliststhefeaturessupportedbytheDigitalOpen
Arrayradarscannervariants.

Importantinformation

9

FeatureAllHDvariants

Gainpresets:

—Buoy

AllSuperHD
variants

FeatureAllHDvariants

AllSuperHD
variants

DualRange

—Harbor

—Coastal

—Offshore

—BirdMode

AntennaBoost

PowerBoost

Enhanceechoes:

—Interference
Rejection

—Expansion

—Wakes

Scannerrotationspeed:

24RPM

48RPM

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Chapter2:Planningtheinstallation

Chaptercontents

•2.1Handbookinformationonpage12

•2.2Installationchecklistonpage12

•2.3Typicalsystemexamplesonpage13

•2.4Packcontentsonpage15

•2.5T oolsonpage16

Planningtheinstallation

11

2.1Handbookinformation

2.2Installationchecklist

ThishandbookcontainsimportantinformationregardingtheHDand
SuperHDDigitalOpenArrayrangeofradarscanners.

Thehandbookisforusewiththefollowingmodels:

•48”and72”4kWHDDigitalOpenArray.

•48”and72”12kWHDDigitalOpenArray.

•48”and72”4kWSuperHDDigitalOpenArray.

•48”and72”12kWSuperHDDigitalOpenArray.

Furtherinformation

Fordetailedoperatinginstructions,refertothehandbookthat
accompaniesyourmultifunctiondisplay.

Installationincludesthefollowingactivities:

InstallationT ask

1Planyoursystem

2

3

4Routeallcables.

5

6Makeallconnectionsintoequipment.

7

8Powerontestthesystem.

Obtainallrequiredequipmentandtools

Siteallequipment

Drillcableandmountingholes.

Secureallequipmentinplace.

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2.3Typicalsystemexamples

D11773-1

3

2

1

5

4

6

TheDigitalOpenArrayradarscannercanbeconnectedtoavariety
ofequipmentaspartofyourmarineelectronicssystem.

RadarconnectedusingSeaTalk

hs

switch

3.GPM400G-Seriesprocessor

4.VCM100powerconverter

5.Powersupply

6.G-Seriesdisplay

1.DigitalOpenArrayradarscanner

2.SeaTalk

Planningtheinstallation

hs

switch

13

Radarconnecteddirectlytomultifunctiondisplay

D11772-1

1

2

4

5

3

1.DigitalOpenArrayradarscanner

2.Multifunctiondisplay

3.Crossovercoupler

4.VCM100powerconverter

5.Powersupply

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2.4Packcontents

D11774-1

Drill 11 mm

diameter hole

(4 positions)

Centre of Rotation

FORWARD

Cable Entry

140 mm

70 mm

150 mm

57 mm

Maximum

outline of

pedestal

IMPORTANT

Secure pedestal

before opening lid

Digital Pedestal

Mounting Template

1

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

3

ItemDescriptionQuantity

1Pedestal1

2Mountingtemplate1

3Densopaste1

4

5

6

7

8Plainwasher4

9

10Nut8

11

12

VCM100VoltageConverter
Module

VCM100cableclamp

Liftingeye

Stud

Springwasher

VCM100mountingscrew

VCM100cableclampmounting
screw

1

1

3

4

4

2

3

Planningtheinstallation

15

2.5Tools

D11775-1

1

3

2

4

6

5

8

10

9

7

Toolsrequiredforinstallation

ItemDescription

1Powerdrill

213mmsocket

317mmsocket

4

5

Screwdriver(“Pozidrive”head)

Adhesivetape

611mmdrillbit

7

3mmdrillbit

817mmspanner

913mmspanner

10Torquewrench

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Chapter3:Cablesandconnections

Chaptercontents

•3.1Generalcablingguidanceonpage18

•3.2Radarscannerconnectiononpage19

•3.3Productgroundingonpage19

•3.4Radarscannerpowerconnectionsonpage21

•3.5Radarscannerdataconnectionsonpage22

•3.6Digitalradarcableextensiononpage23

•3.7Digitalradarcablesonpage24

•3.8VCM100powerconnectionsonpage25

•3.9VCM100powercableextensiononpage27

•3.10VCM100screen(drain)wireextensiononpage27

•3.11Circuitbreakerandfuseratingsonpage28

•3.12Sharingabreakeronpage28

Cablesandconnections

17

3.1Generalcablingguidance

Minimum bend of cable
100 mm (4 in) radius

Minimum bend
200 mm (8 in)
diameter

Cabletypesandlength

Itisimportanttousecablesoftheappropriatetypeandlength

•Unlessotherwisestateduseonlystandardcablesofthecorrect
type,suppliedbyRaymarine.

•Ensurethatanynon-Raymarinecablesareofthecorrectquality
andgauge.Forexample,longerpowercablerunsmayrequire
largerwiregaugestominimizevoltagedropalongtherun.

Alwaysroutedatacablesasfarawayaspossiblefrom:

•otherequipmentandcables,

•highcurrentcarryingacanddcpowerlines,

•antennae.

Strainrelief

Ensureadequatestrainreliefisprovided.Protectconnectorsfrom
strainandensuretheywillnotpulloutunderextremeseaconditions.

Routingcables

Cablesmustberoutedcorrectly,tomaximizeperformanceand
prolongcablelife.

•DoNOTbendcablesexcessively.Whereverpossible,ensurea
minimumbendradiusof100mm.

•Protectallcablesfromphysicaldamageandexposuretoheat.
Usetrunkingorconduitwherepossible.DoNOTruncables
throughbilgesordoorways,orclosetomovingorhotobjects.

•Securecablesinplaceusingtie-wrapsorlacingtwine.Coilany
extracableandtieitoutoftheway.

•Whereacablepassesthroughanexposedbulkheadordeckhead,
useasuitablewatertightfeed-through.

•DoNOTruncablesneartoenginesoruorescentlights.

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Circuitisolation

Appropriatecircuitisolationisrequiredforinstallationsusingboth
ACandDCcurrent:

•Alwaysuseisolatingtransformersoraseparatepower-inverter
torunPC’s,processors,displaysandothersensitiveelectronic
instrumentsordevices.

•AlwaysuseanisolatingtransformerwithWeatherFAXaudio
cables.

•AlwaysuseanRS232/NMEAconverterwithopticalisolationon
thesignallines.

•AlwaysmakesurethatPC’sorothersensitiveelectronicdevices
haveadedicatedpowercircuit.

Cableshielding

Ensurethatalldatacablesareproperlyshieldedthatthecable
shieldingisintact(e.g.hasn’tbeenscrapedoffbybeingsqueezed
throughatightarea).

HDandSuperHDDigitalOpenArrayInstallationinstructions

3.2Radarscannerconnection

D11709 -1

1 2 4

3

3.3Productgrounding

Thepoweranddatacableconnectorisattherearoftheradar
scannerunit.

Ensuringthatthearrowonthepoweranddatacableconnectoris
alignedwiththeredtriangularmarkontheradarscannerconnector,
connectthecabletothescanners’connector,andfullyhand-tighten.
DoNOTuseawrenchoranyothertool.

Note:Iftheantennaconnectorisdisconnectedafterinitial
installation,Raymarinerecommendsthatbeforereconnecting,
youlightlycoattheconnectorthreadwithRenolitAqua2Calcium
grease.

Importantsafetyinformationforconnectionstoground.

Beforeapplyingpowertothisproduct,ensureithasbeencorrectly
grounded,inaccordancewiththeinstructionsinthisguide.

Groundingrequirements

ThesegroundingrequirementsareapplicableforRaymarine
equipmentsuppliedwithaseparatedrainwireorscreen.

•Theproductpowercabledrainconductor(screen)mustbe
connectedtoacommongroundpoint.

•Itisrecommendedthatthecommongroundpointisabonded
ground,i.e.withthegroundpointconnectedtobatterynegative,
andsituatedascloseaspossibletothebatterynegativeterminal.
Ifabondedgroundsystemisnotpossible,anon-bondedRF
groundmaybeused.

Bondedgroundsystem(preferred)

Cablesandconnections19

RFgroundsystem(alternative)

D11710 -1

1 2 4

3

1.Powercabletoproduct.

2.Drain(screen).

3.Bonded(preferred)ornon-bondedRFground.

4.Powersupplyorbattery .

Implementation

Ifseveralitemsrequiregrounding,theymayrstbeconnected
toasinglelocalpoint(e.g.withinaswitchpanel),withthispoint
connectedviaasingle,appropriately-ratedconductor,totheboat’s
commonground.Thepreferredminimumrequirementforthepath
toground(bondedornon-bonded)isviaaattinnedcopperbraid,
witha30Arating(1/4inch)orgreater.Ifthisisnotpossible,an
equivalentstrandedwireconductormaybeused,ratedasfollows:

•forrunsof<1m(3ft),use6mm

•forrunsof>1m(3ft),use8mm

2

(#10AWG)orgreater.

2

(#8AWG)orgreater.

Inanygroundingsystem,alwayskeepthelengthofconnecting
braidorwiresasshortaspossible.

Important:DoNOTconnectthisproducttoapositively-grounded
powersystem.

References

•ISO10133/13297

•BMEAcodeofpractice

•NMEA0400

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3.4Radarscannerpowerconnections

D11777-1

3

1

2

Radarscannerpowerrequirements.

Thedigitalradarsystemisintendedforuseonships’DCpower
systemsoperatingfrom12to24VoltsDC.

•AllpowerconnectionsmustbemadeviatheVCM100Voltage
ConverterModule.

•TheradarscannermustNOTbeconnecteddirectlytoabattery.

•TheradarscannermustbeconnecteddirectlytotheVCM100
only.

•OnlyoneradarscannermustbeconnectedperVCM100unit.
EachradarscannerinyoursystemrequiresadedicatedVCM100
unit.

•Thepowerconnectionbetweentheradarscannerandthe
VCM100mustbeviaanofcialRaymarinepoweranddatadigital
cable(purchasedseparately).

•DoNOTcutandre-joinanypartofthepoweranddatadigital
cable.Arangeofcablelengthsandcableextensionsisavailable
forlongercableruns.

•TheradarscannermustbeconnectedtothePOWEROUT
terminalsoftheVCM100.

•Thescreen(drain)strandsoftheradarscanner’spoweranddata
digitalcablemustbeconnectedtooneoftheVCM100SCREEN
terminals.

Thefollowingdiagramillustratesthepowerconnectionsofthe
poweranddatadigitalcable.

ItemDescription

1

2

3

Redwire—connecttothepositivePOWEROUT
terminaloftheVCM100.

Blackwire—connecttothenegativePOWEROUT
terminaloftheVCM100.

Screen(drain)strands—connecttooneofthe
SCREENterminalsoftheVCM100.

Cablesandconnections

21

3.5Radarscannerdataconnections

D11778-1

1

Radarscannerdataconnectionrequirements.

•ForconnectionstoaC-SeriesWidescreenmultifunctiondisplay,a
SeaTalk

•ForconnectionstoaG-Seriessystem,aSeaTalk
beconnectedbetweentheradarscannerandtheGPM400
processormodule.

•Forconnectionstoanon-networkedE-Seriesmultifunction
display,aSeaTalk
networkcontainingmorethanasingleconnectionrequiresa
SeaTalk

•TheradarscannermustbeconnectedtoaSeaT alk
crossovercouplerusingtheofcialRaymarinepoweranddata
digitalcable(purchasedseparately).

•AdditionalSeaT alk
betweenthepoweranddatadigitalcableandaSeaT alk
orcrossovercoupler.

•DoNOTcutandre-joinanypartofthepoweranddatadigital
cable.Arangeofcablelengthsandcableextensionsisavailable
forlongercableruns.

Thefollowingdiagramillustratesthedataconnectionofthepower
anddatadigitalcable:

hs

switchorcrossovercouplermustbeused.

hs

crossovercouplermustbeused.AnE-Series

hs

switch.

hs

cablesmayberequiredforconnections

hs

switchmust

hs

switchor

hs

switch

ItemDescription

1

Dataconnection—connecttoaSeaTalk
crossovercoupler,asappropriate.

hs

switchor

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3.6Digitalradarcableextension

D

116 87-1D

11687 -2

1

2

IfrequiredyoucanuseaRaymarinedigitalradarextensioncable.

1.Extensioncable

2.Poweranddatadigitalscannercable(aSeaT alk

Note:Theextensioncableconnectstotheradarscanner.

hs

switchor
crossovercouplerisalsorequiredbetweenthiscableandthe
display).

Note:ForDigitalOpenArrayradarscanners,thepower
connectionsonthepoweranddatadigitalcableMUSTbe
connectedtotheVCM100VoltageConverterModule(NOT
showninthediagramabove).

Cablesandconnections23

3.7Digitalradarcables

Forlongercableruns,arangeofextensionsisavailablefor
SeaTalk

RadarscannertoSeaT alk

hs

andradarscannerpoweranddatadigitalcables.

Note:Themaximumlengthfortheradarpoweranddatadigital
cable(includingallextensions)is25m(82ft).

hs

switch(orcrossovercoupler)

CablePartnumberNotes

2.5m(8.2ft)extension

A92141

cable

5m(16.4ft)extension

A55080

cable

10m(32.8ft)extension

A55081

cable

Digitalscannercables

ConnecttheRadarscannertotheSeaTalk

hs

switch(orcrossovercoupler)and

powersupply.Thesecablescontainbothpoweranddatawires.

CablePartnumberNotes

5m(16.4ft)Digitalcable

10m(32.8ft)Digital

A55076

A55077

cable

15m(49.2ft)Digital

A55078

cable

25m(82.0ft)Digital

A55079

cable

Extensioncables

UseofoneofthesecablestoextendtheradarconnectiontotheSeaT alk
(orcrossovercoupler)andpowersupply.Thesecablescontainbothpowerand
datawires.

24

SeaTalk

SeaTalk

ConnectfromtheSeaT alk

hs

switch(orcrossovercoupler)todisplayunit

hs

networkcables

hs

switchorthecrossovercouplerintotherearofthe

display.

CablePartnumberNotes

hs

1.5m(4.9ft)SeaT alk

E55049

networkcable

hs

5m(16.4ft)SeaTalk

E55050

networkcable

hs

10m(32.8ft)SeaTalk

E55051

networkcable

hs

20m(65.6ft)SeaTalk

SeaTalk

networkcable

hs

hardware

hs

switch

E55052

Toconnectthedigitalradartoamultifunctiondisplayyouwillneed
toincludeoneofthefollowing:

HDandSuperHDDigitalOpenArrayInstallationinstructions

CablePartnumberNotes

hs

SeaTalk

SeaTalk

switch

hs

coupler

E55058

E55060

8–wayhubfornetwork
connectionofmultiple

hs

SeaTalk

devices.

Couplerforconnection
ofasingleSeaT alk
device.

3.8VCM100powerconnections

VCM100powerandgroundingrequirements.

TheVCM100isintendedforuseonships’DCpowersystems
operatingfrom12to24VoltsDC.

hs

•TheVCM100mustbeconnectedtoabatteryisolatorswitch,or
aDCdistributionpanel.

•ThebatteryisolatorswitchorDCdistributionpanelmustbe
connectedtothePOWERINterminalsoftheVCM100.

•DoNOTconnectadditionalpowerswitchestothecableproviding
thepowerfeedtotheVCM100.

•AllpowerconnectionsbetweentheVCM100andthepower
sourcemusthaveappropriatefuseprotection.

•Allpowerconnectionsmustbeofhighqualitytominimize
resistanceandtoremovetheriskofaccidentalshorts.

•TheVCM100SCREENterminalsmustbeconnectedtoyour
vessel’sRFgroundsystem.

•DoNOTconnecttheradarscannerortheVCM100toa
positively-groundedpowersystem.

Thefollowingdiagramillustratesthepowerconnectionsofthe
VCM100.

Cablesandconnections25

D11779-1

1 2

3

4

5

6

87

9

ItemDescription

1

2

3

4

5

POWEROUT(Positive)—connecttotheREDwireof
thepoweranddatadigitalcable.

POWEROUT(Negative)—connecttotheBLACKwire
ofthepoweranddatadigitalcable.

SCREEN—connecttothebarescreen(drain)strands
ofthepoweranddatadigitalcable.

SCREEN—connecttoyourvessel’sRFground
system.

POWERIN(Positive)—connecttothepositiveterminal
oftheDCdistributionpanelorbatteryisolatorswitch.

ItemDescription

6

7

8

9

POWERIN(Negative)—connecttothenegative
batteryterminal.

EMERGENCYSTOP(Switch)—ifyouhavethe
optionalVCM100emergencystopbutton,removethe
wirebridginglinkfromtheVCM100EMERGENCY
STOPterminals,andconnecttheemergencystop
buttonSWITCHwiretotheVCM100EMERGENCY
STOPSWITCHterminal.

EMERGENCYSTOPwirebridginglink—onlyremove
ifttingtheoptionalemergencystopbutton.

EMERGENCYSTOP(Screen)—ifyouhavethe
optionalVCM100emergencystopbutton,removethe
wirebridginglinkfromtheVCM100EMERGENCY
STOPterminals,andconnecttheemergency
stopbuttonSCREEN(drain)wiretotheVCM100
EMERGENCYSTOPSCREENterminal.

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3.9VCM100powercableextension

Thepowercablecanbeextendedforlongercablerunsbetween
theVCM100andyourvessel’sDCdistributionpanelorbattery
isolatorswitch.

Ifyouneedtoextendthepowercable,useasplashproofjunction
box.Thejunctionboxshouldprovideaterminalstripwithsufcient
spaceforpowerconnections.Theterminalstripshouldbea
minimumof30Ampratingforpowercores.Itisessentialthatboth
powercoresandthescreen(drain)areconnectedandthatthe
connectionisofverylowresistanceasconsiderablepowerpasses
throughthisconnection.

Thefollowingtableprovidesrecommendedtotalpowercablelengths
andgauges.Theseguresrelatetothemaximumdistanceofpower
cablesfromthebatteryisolatorswitchorDCdistributionpaneltothe
VCM100.Exceedingtheselengthsmaycauseunreliableoperation.

3.10VCM100screen(drain)wire

extension

Thescreen(drain)wirecanbeextendedforlongercableruns
betweentheVCM100andyourvessel’sRFgroundsystem.

Extensionstothescreen(drain)wireshouldusean8mmbraidor
AWG10(5.26mm

2

)multi-strandedcable.

AWG
(American
WireGauge)mm

7

88.36

105.26

114.17

2

10.55

Maximum
distance(12
voltsupply)

Maximum
distance(24
voltsupply)

15m(49.2ft.)55m(180.4ft.)

10m(32.8ft.)40m(131.2ft)

8m(26.2ft.)32m(104.9ft.)

6m(19.6ft.)24m(78.7ft.)

Note:Iftherequiredextensionsresultinunacceptablylarge
diametercables,usetwoormoresmallergaugewirestoachieve
therequiredcopperwirecross-section.Forexample,usingtwo
pairsof2mm

2

cablesisequivalenttousingtwosingle4mm

cables.

Cablesandconnections

2

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3.11Circuitbreakerandfuseratings

D11637-1

+VE bar

Circuit breaker

FuseFuse

-VE bar

Where possible, connect individual items of
equipment to individual circuit breakers.

Where this not possible, use individual in-line
fuses to provide the necessary protection.

3.12Sharingabreaker

Batteryisolatorswitch,thermalbreaker,andfuseratings.

AllpowerconnectionsbetweentheVCM100anditspowersource
mustbeprotectedbyathermalcircuitbreakerorfuse,ttedclose
tothepowerconnection.Theconnectionfromtheoutputofthe
VCM100tothedigitalradardoesnotrequireafuseorcircuitbreaker.

Ifyoudonothaveathermalcircuitbreakerorfuseinyourpower
circuit(ttedtotheDCdistributionpanel,forexample),youMUSTt
anin-linebreakerorfusetothepositivewireofthepowercable.

Thefollowingtableprovidessuitableratingsforbatteryisolator
switches,circuitbreakers,andfuses.

Power
supplyDevice4kWscanner

12volt

Isolatorswitch30amps

(minimumrating)

12kW
scanner

30amps
(minimumrating)

Thermalbreaker15amps15amps

24volt

Fuse20amps20amps

Isolatorswitch15amps

Thermalbreaker8amps8amps

(minimumrating)

15amps
(minimumrating)

Fuse10amps10amps

Wheremorethan1pieceofequipmentsharesabreakeryoumust
provideprotectionfortheindividualcircuits.E.g.byconnectingan
in-linefuseforeachpowercircuit.

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Chapter4:Locationandmounting

Chaptercontents

•4.1Selectingalocationonpage30

•4.2Mountingonpage34

Locationandmounting

29

4.1Selectingalocation

Warning:Potentialignitionsource

ThisproductisNOTapprovedforusein
hazardous/ammableatmospheres.DoNOTinstallin
ahazardous/ammableatmosphere(suchasinan
engineroomornearfueltanks).

Wateringress

TheVCM100issplashproof,andsuitableformountingbelowdecks
only.

Electricalinterference

Selectalocationthatisfarenoughawayfromdevicesthat
maycauseinterference,suchasmotors,generatorsandradio
transmitters/receivers.

VCM100locationrequirements

Whenselectingamountinglocationitisimportanttoconsidera
numberoffactors.

Ventilation

•Ensurethatequipmentismountedinacompartmentofsuitable
size.

•Ensurethatventilationholesarenotobstructed.Allowadequate
separationofequipment.

Mountingsurface

Ensureequipmentisadequatelysupportedonasecuresurface.
Donotmountunitsorcutholesinplaceswhichmaydamagethe
structureofthevessel.

Cables

Ensuretheunitismountedinalocationwhichallowsproperrouting
andconnectionofcables:

•Minimumbendradiusof100mm(3.94in)unlessotherwisestated.

•Usecablesupportstopreventstressonconnectors.

•Themaximumlengthofcablebetweenthebatteryandthe
VCM100shouldnotnormallyexceed19.6ft.(6M).Allpower
cablelengthsshouldbekeptasshortaspossible.

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Magneticcompass

MounttheVCM100atleast3ft(1m)awayfromamagnetic
compass.

Powersupply

Selectalocationthatisascloseaspossibletothevessel’sDC
powersource.Thiswillhelptokeepcablerunstoaminimum.

Radarscannerlocationrequirements

Whenselectingalocationitisimportanttoconsideranumberof
factors.

Horizontalposition

Theradarscannershouldbepositionedasnearaspossibletoyour
vessel’scenterline.

Height

Theradarscannershouldnormallybemountedashighaspractical
abovethewaterline:

•Mountthescanneraboveheadheightoutofrangeofpersonnel,
toavoidmechanicaldangerandminimizeexposureto
electromagneticradiation.

•Radaroperatesattheline-of-sight,soahighmountingposition
givesbetterlongrangeperformance.

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•Surroundinglargeobjects,inthesamehorizontalplane,can
interferewiththeradarsignalandcauseblindareasorshadow
sectorsandfalsetargetsontheradardisplay(seebelow).

Donotmounttheradarscannersohighthatitisaffectedbythe
pitchingandrollingofthevessel.

Shadowareasandfalseechoes

Mounttheradarscannerawayfromlargestructuresorequipment,
suchasenginestacks,searchlights,horns,ormasts.Theseobjects
maycauseshadowareasandfalseechoes.Forexample,ifyou
mounttheradarscanneronamast,echoesfromothertargetsmay
bereectedfromthemast.Wetsailsmayalsocauseshadowareas,
soradarperformancemaybereducedintherain.Itisparticularly
importanttoavoidshadowareasnearthebow.Raisingoreven
loweringtheradarscannermayhelptoreducetheseeffects.

Inshadowareasbeyondtheobstructiontherewillbeareductionof
thebeamintensity.Theremaybeablindsectorifthebeamintensity
isnotsufcienttoobtainanechofromanobject.Thismayoccur
evenatcloserange.Forthisreasontheangularwidthandrelative
bearingofanyshadowareamustbedeterminedatinstallation.

Youmaybeabletodetectshadowareasorfalseechoesonyour
multifunctiondisplay .Forexample,seacluttercanbeusedasa
goodindicatorofblindarcs.Darksectorsontheradardisplay
indicatepossibleshadowedareas.Thisinformationshouldbe
postednearthedisplayunitandoperatorsmustbealertfortargets
intheseblindareas.

Access

Theradarscannershouldbeeasilyaccessibletoallowmaintenance
tobecarriedoutsafely.Sufcientclearancemustbeallowedtofully
openthescannerunitformaintenanceandservice.

oftheradarscannerunderseagoingconditions.Theplatform
shouldnottwist(causingbearingerrors)orbesubjecttoexcessive
vibration.

Themountingsitemustbeclearofthefollowing:

•Ropes.

•Movingrigging.

•Heat.

•Fumes.

•People.

Magneticcompass

Mounttheradarscanneratleast1mawayfromamagnetic
compass.

Multipleradarscanners

Iftworadarscannersareinstalledatdifferentlocationsinadual
radarsystem,careshouldbetakentoallowforthedifferencein
positionoftheradarswhenswitchingbetweenthetwoonyour
multifunctiondisplay.Thisisespeciallynoticeableatshortranges
onlargervessels.

Cables

•Allcablesshouldbeadequatelyclampedandprotectedfrom
physicaldamageandexposuretoheat.Avoidrunningcables
throughbilgesordoorways,orclosetomovingorhotobjects.

•Whereacablepassesthroughanexposedbulkheadordeckhead,
useawatertightfeed-through.

Mountingplatform

Theradarscannermustbemountedonarigidandstableplatform.
Theplatformmustbecapableofsupportingthemassandinertia

Locationandmounting

31

Radarscannerdimensions

D10487-2

1

2

48"- 1306 mm (51.4 in), 72"- 1918 mm (75.5 in)

402 mm (15.8 in)

324 mm (12.75 in)

111 mm

(4.4 in)

150 mm

(5.9 in)

151 mm
(5.95 in)

92 mm

(3.62 in)

140 mm

(5.5 in)

92 mm

(3.62 in)

412 mm (16.2 in) 59 mm

(2.3 in) minimum

D10486-1

intocontactwiththeradarscannerormountingplatform.Without
aproperradarguardthemountingplatformandtheradarscanner
couldbeseverelydamaged.

Thefollowingdiagramillustratessuitablemountingsurfacesforthe
radarscanner:

ItemDescription

1Maximumrotation

2

Centerofrotation

Radarscannermountingsurface

Suitableradarscannermountingsurfacesincludeamastplatform,
anarch,orabridgestructure.

Ifmountingtheradarscanneronasailboat,itmaybenecessary
toinstallaradarguardtopreventthesailsoranyriggingcoming

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Radarscannermountingangle

Ensuretheradarscannerrotatesparalleltothewaterline.

Theradarbeamfromtheradarscannerisapproximately25°widein
theverticaldirection,togivegoodtargetdetectionevenwhenyour
vesselpitchesandrolls.

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12.5°

12.5°

D11359-1

Planinghullvessels,andsomedisplacementhullvessels,adopta

D11360-1

1

1

higherbowanglewhenthevesselisatcruisingspeed.Thismay
raisetheradar’smainradiationangle,andcancausepoordetection
ofnearbytargets.Itmaybenecessarytocompensateforthebow
risetoensureoptimumtargetdetection.Thiscanbeachievedby
ttingawedgeorwashersbetweenthemountingplatformandthe
baseoftheradarscanner,sothattheradarbeamremainsparallel
tothewaterlinewhenthevessel’sbowrisesatcruisingspeed.

Locationandmounting

ItemDescription

1Wedgeorwashers

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4.2Mounting

Radarscannerinstallationprocedures

Importantinstallationinformation.

Theradarscannerissuppliedin3parts,eachinvolvingaseparate
installationprocedure:

1.InstalltheVCM100voltageconvertermodule.

2.Securetheradarpedestaltoasuitablemountingplatform.

3.Attachtheantennatothepedestal.

MountingtheVCM100

Beforemountingtheunit,ensurethatyouhave:

•Selectedasuitablelocation.

•Identiedthecableconnectionsandroutethatthecableswilltake.

Note:DoNOTconnectanycablestothepowersupplyuntilthe
followingstepshavebeencompleted.

1.Checktheselectedlocationfortheunit.TheVCM100requiresa
clear,atareawithsuitablespaceforroutingthecablesbelow
theunit.

2.HoldtheVCM100inplaceintherequiredmountinglocation.

3.Usingapencil,markthedrillingareainsidethemountinglugon
eachsideoftheVCM100unit.

4.Usinga3mmdrillbit,drillaholethroughthepencilmarks.

5.AligntheVCM100mountinglugswiththedrillholes.

6.HoldtheVCM100inplace.

7.Usingasuitablescrewdriver,screwtheself-tappingmounting
screwsthroughthemountinglugholes,intothedrilledholes.

8.Connectthecables,accordingtotheinstructionsprovidedin
thishandbook.

9.Holdthecableclampinplaceoverthecables,approximately50
mm(2”)belowthemountedVCM100unit.

10.Usingapencil,markthedrillingareainsideeachmounting
brackethole.

ENSURETHECABLESDONOTCOVERTHEHOLES.

11.Usinga3mmdrillbit,drillaholethroughthepencilmarks.

12.Holdthecableclampinplace,eachholealignedwiththedrill
holes.

13.Usingasuitablescrewdriver ,screwtheself-tappingmounting
screwsthroughthebracketholes,intothedrilledholes.

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D10496-2

Securingthepedestaltothemountingplatform

Beforemountingtheunit,ensurethatyouhave:

•Selectedasuitablelocation.

•Identiedthecableconnectionsandroutethatthecableswilltake.

•Preparedsuitableliftingequipmentforxingthepedestaltothe
mountingplatform.Thedigitalradarweighsintotal(withantenna
tted):

–48"Radar-25kg(55.1lb)

–72"Radar-29kg(63.9lb)

Forsafetyreasonsitisrecommendedthattheunitisnotliftedby
oneperson.Theunitissuppliedwithliftingeyes(maximumSafe
WorkingLoad(SWL)=40kg)tofacilitatetheuseofstandard
liftingaccessories,suchasarope,chainorstrop.TheSWLof
theliftingaccessoriesshouldbeaminimumof150kg.Suitable
liftingequipmentcouldincludeacrane,hoist,oranappropriate
rigidoverheadstructure.DoNOTattachtheantennatothe
pedestalpriortolifting.

Note:DoNOTconnectanycablesuntilthefollowingstepshave
beencompleted.

1.Checktheselectedlocation.Aclear,atplatformisrequired
formountingthepedestalunit.

2.Fixthesuppliedmountingtemplatetotheplatform,using
maskingorself-adhesivetape.

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35

D10491-2

Drill 11 mm

diameter hole

(4 positions)

Centre of Rotation

FORWARD

Cable Entry

140 mm

70 mm

150 mm

57 mm

Maximum

outline of

pedestal

IMPORTANT

Secure pedestal

before opening lid

Digital Pedestal

Mounting Template

D11781-1

18 mm

3.Usinga3mmdrillbit,drillthe4holes,asindicatedonthe
mountingtemplate.

Checkthattheholeshavebeendrilledinthecorrectposition.

4.Usingan11mmdrillbit,drillthroughthe4holes.

5.Removethemountingtemplate.

6.Ensuretheliftingeyesarettedtothepedestal.T otalifting
eye,removethesecuringbolt,placetheliftingeyeinposition,
andthensecuretheliftingeyewiththebolt,to7Nm(5.2lbft)
torque.

7.Thepedestalunithasacapttedovertheopenarraymounting
shafttoprotecttheprotrudingcoaxialpin.Thiscapmustbeleft
inplaceuntiltheopenarrayantennaisttedtothepedestal.

8.Greasethe4metalstudswiththesuppliedDensopaste.

9.Insertthestudsnomorethan18mmintotheholesinthe
pedestalbase,andhand-tighten.4sparenutsareprovided

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whichmaybeusedastemporarylockingnutstoaidinsertion

D10493-2

ofthestudsintothepedestal.

Ifthesuppliedstudsarenotlongenoughforthemounting
surfacethickness,useM10stainlesssteel,gradeA4-70studding
ofasuitablelength.

10.Usingsuitableliftingequipment(suchasaropeorchain)
attachedtotheliftingeyes,raisethepedestaloverthemounting
surface.Carefullylowerintoposition,takingcarethatthestuds
passthroughtheholeswithoutdamagingthethreads.Ensure
thatthefrontofthepedestalispointingtowardsthebowofthe
vessel.

Locationandmounting

11.GreasethestudswiththesuppliedDensopaste.

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12.Referringtothefollowingillustration,usethe4nutsand

D10494-2

D11780-1

6 mm

associatedwasherstosecurethepedestaltotheplatform.
Tighteneachnutto30Nm(22.1lbft)torque.

13.Ensureall4setsofnutsandwashersareusedtosecurethe
pedestaltothemountingplatform.Thereshouldbenomorethan
6mmofexcessstudbelowthenut.Cut-offanyexcessstud.

14.Retainthe4sparenuts(whichmayhavebeenusedasa
temporarymeasureduringStep9).

Removingtheradarpedestalliftingeyes

Onthepedestalunit:

1.Loosentherstliftingeyesecuringbolt,enoughtoremovethe
liftingeye.

2.Oncetheliftingeyeisremoved,re-tightentheboltto7Nm(5.2
lbft)torque.

3.RepeatSteps1to2toremoveallliftingeyes.

Securingtheradarantennatothepedestal

Beforeattachingtheantennatothepedestalunit,ensurethat:

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•Thepedestalbaseissecurelyxedtotheplatform.

D10425-1

M8 plain washer

Array

Alignment guide

Pedestal

M8 spring washer

M8 nut

•ThecableisNOTattached.

•ThepedestalpowerswitchisintheOFFposition.

•Thepedestalunithasacapttedovertheopenarraymounting
shafttoprotecttheprotrudingco-axialpin.Thiscapmustremain
inplaceuntilyou’rereadytottheantennatothepedestalunit.

Note:Y ouMUSTensurethattheantennadoesnotcomeinto
contactwiththedelicateprotrudingcoaxialpin.Thisisacritical
componentandshouldbetreatedwithcaution.Followallthe
instructionsprovidedbelow,andensurethatthealignmentguides
areused.

1.Fitthe4threadedalignmentguidestothestudsontheunderside

oftheantenna.Ensureacloset.Thealignmentguidesare
essentialtohelppreventdamagetothecoaxialpin.

2.Removetheprotectivecapfromtheantennashaft.Retainthe

capforfutureuse.

3.PositiontheantennamountingbracketonthePorttoStarboard

axisofthepedestal.

4.Lifttheantennaintoposition,ensuringitisinthecorrect

orientationandthatthethreadedalignmentguidesaretted.
Carefullyalignandslowlylowertheantenna.

5.Oncetheantennaisinposition,removethealignmentguides.

6.Greasethe4securingstudswiththesuppliedDensopaste.

7.Usethe4nutsandassociatedwasherstosecuretheantennato

thepedestal,asshowninthefollowingdiagram.Tighteneach
nutto10Nm(7.4lbft)torque.

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Chapter5:Systemchecks

Chaptercontents

•5.1Radarscannerinitialpowerontestonpage42

•5.2Radarcheckonpage42

Systemchecks

41

5.1Radarscannerinitialpowerontest

5.2Radarcheck

Withallcablescorrectlyandsecurelyconnectedtotheradar
scanner,andaccesstoamultifunctiondisplay(powerOFF):

1.EnsuretheradarscannerpowerswitchissettoON.

2.Poweronthemultifunctiondisplay.

Themagnetronwarm-upsequenceshouldstart,afterwhichthe
radarscannershouldenterStandbymode.

3.Ifnecessary ,adjustthelightingandcontrastonthemultifunction
display.

Warning:Radarscannersafety

Beforerotatingtheradarscanner,ensureallpersonnel
areclear.

Warning:Radartransmissionsafety

Theradarscannertransmitselectromagneticenergy.
Ensureallpersonnelareclearofthescannerwhen
theradaristransmitting.

Checkingtheradar

1.SelectaRadarpage.

TheRadarscannerswillnowinitializeinstandbymode,this
processwilltakeapproximately70seconds.

2.PressthePOWERbutton.

3.PresstheRadarTx/StdbysoftkeyandsettoTx.

Thescannersshouldnowbetransmittingandreceiving.

4.Checkthattheradarscreenisoperatingcorrectly.

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TypicalHDdigitalradarscreen

D11590-2

1 2

Note:Theexampleaboveisrepresentativeoftheenhanced
outputprovidedbyaHDdigitalradarscanner.

Pointstocheck:

•Radarsweepwithechoresponsesareshownonscreen.

•Radarstatusiconrotatingintoprighthandcorner.

Checkandadjustbearingalignment

Bearingalignment

Theradarbearingalignmentensuresthatradarobjectsappearat
thecorrectbearingrelativetoyourboat’sbow.Y oushouldcheck
thebearingalignmentforanynewinstallation.

Examplemisalignedradar

ItemDescription

1

Targetobject(suchasabuoy)deadahead.

2Targetdisplayedontheradardisplayisnotalignedwiththe

Ship’sHeadingMarker(SHM).Bearingalignmentisrequired.

Systemchecks

43

Checkingthebearingalignment

1.Withyourvesselunderway:Alignthebowwithastationary
objectidentiedontheradardisplayAnobjectbetween1&2
NMdistantisideal.

2.Notethepositionoftheobjectontheradardisplay.Ifthetarget
isnotundertheshipsheadingmarker(SHM),thereisan
alignmenterrorandyouwillneedtocarryoutbearingalignment
adjustment.

Adjustingthebearingalignment

Onceyouhavecheckedthebearingalignmentyoucanproceedand
makeanyrequiredadjustments.

Withtheradarpagedisplayed:

1.SelecttheRADARSETUP>BEARINGALIGNMENTmenu.

2.PresstheBEARINGALIGNMENTsoftkey .

3.Usetherotarycontroltoplacetheselectedtargetunderthe
Ship’sHeadingMarker.

4.PressOKwhencomplete.

Adjustingradaroffset(parking)

Thissettingisapplicabletoopenarrayscanners.Itisusedto
ensurethescannerparksinthecorrectpositionwhenrotationstops.

Beforeyouproceed,ensurethat:

•Theradarpageisselected

•Theradarscannerisinitializedstandbymode

1.PresstheRADARSETUP>SCANNERSETUP.

2.SelectthePARKINGOFFSEToption,thenadjusttheoffset
anglerequiredtoparktheradarsothattheantennacomesto
restfacingforward(youshouldseetheRaymarinelogowording

fromthefrontofthevessel)whenyouplaceitineitherstandby
orswitchitoff.

3.PressOKwhencomplete.

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Chapter6:Troubleshooting

Chaptercontents

•6.1Troubleshootingonpage46

•6.2Poweruptroubleshootingonpage47

•6.3Radartroubleshootingonpage48

•6.4Systemdatatroubleshootingonpage49

•6.5VCM100LEDindicationsonpage50

•6.6SeaT alk

hs

LEDindicationsonpage50

Troubleshooting

45

6.1Troubleshooting

Thetroubleshootinginformationprovidespossiblecausesand
correctiveactionrequiredforcommonproblemsassociatedwith
marineelectronicsinstallations.

AllRaymarineproductsare,priortopackingandshipping,subjected
tocomprehensivetestandqualityassuranceprograms.However,
ifyouexperienceproblemswiththeoperationofyourHDand
SuperHDDigitalOpenArrayradarscanner,thissectionwillhelp
youtodiagnoseandcorrectproblemsinordertorestorenormal
operation.

Ifafterreferringtothissectionyouarestillhavingproblemswithyour
unit,pleasecontactRaymarineT echnicalSupportforfurtheradvice.

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6.2Poweruptroubleshooting

Problemsatpowerupandtheirpossiblecausesandsolutionsaredescribedhere.

ProblemPossiblecausesPossiblesolutions

Thedisplaydoesnotstartup.Problemwithpowertotheunit.

Checkrelevantfusesandbreakers.

Checkthatthepowersupplycableissoundandthatallconnectionsare
tightandfreefromcorrosion.

Checkthatthepowersourceisofthecorrectvoltageandsufcientcurrent.

Troubleshooting

47

6.3Radartroubleshooting

Problemswiththeradarandtheirpossiblecausesandsolutionsaredescribedhere.

ProblemPossiblecausesPossiblesolutions

NoDataorNoscannermessage

Radarwillnotinitialize(Voltagecontrol
module(VCM)stuckin“sleepmode”

Thebearingofatargetontheradarscreen
isincorrect.

Radarscannerpowersupply

hs

SeaTalk

networkproblem

Softwaremismatchbetweenequipment
maypreventcommunication.

SwitchatscannerpedestalinOFFpositionEnsurescannerpedestalswitchisinONposition.

Intermittentorpoorpowerconnection

Theradarbearingalignmentrequires
correcting.

Checkthatthescannerpowersupplycableissoundandthatallconnections
aretightandfreefromcorrosion.

Checkrelevantfusesandbreakers.

Checkpowersourceisofthecorrectvoltageandsufcientcurrent(using
voltageboosterifappropriate).

CheckthattheScanneriscorrectlyconnectedtothedisplayviaacrossover
couplerorSeaTalk

CheckthestatusoftheSeaTalk

CheckthatSeaT alk

hs

switch.

hs

cablesarefreefromdamage.

hs

Switch.

ContactRaymarinetechnicalsupport.

CheckpowerconnectionatVCM.(Voltageatinput=12/24V,Voltage
atoutput=40V)

Checkandadjustradarbearingalignment.

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6.4Systemdatatroubleshooting

Aspectsoftheinstallationcancauseproblemswiththedatasharedbetweenconnectedequipment.Suchproblems,theirpossible
causesandsolutionsaredescribedhere.

ProblemPossiblecausesPossiblesolutions

Instrument,engineorothersystemdatais
unavailableatalldisplays.

Instrumentorothersystemdataismissing
fromsomebutnotalldisplays.

Dataisnotbeingreceivedatthedisplay.

Datasource(e.gST70instrumentor
engineinterface)isnotoperating.

Softwaremismatchbetweenequipment
maypreventcommunication.

hs

SeaTalk

networkproblem

Softwaremismatchbetweenequipment
maypreventcommunication.

Checkthedatabus(e.g.SeaTalk

Checktheoverallintegrityofthedatabus(e.g.SeaTalk

Ifavailablerefertothereferenceguideforthedatabus.(e.g.SeaTalk
referencemanual)

Checkthesourceofthemissingdata(e.g.ST70instrumentorengine
interface).

CheckthepowertotheSeaT alkbus.

Refertothemanufacturer’shandbookfortheequipmentinquestion.

ContactRaymarinetechnicalsupport.

CheckthatallrequiredequipmentisconnectedtotheSeaT alk

CheckthestatusoftheSeaTalk

CheckthatSeaT alk

hs

cablesarefreefromdamage.

ContactRaymarinetechnicalsupport

ng

)wiringandconnectiontothedisplay.

hs

Switch.

ng

)wiring.

ng

hs

switch.

Troubleshooting

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6.5VCM100LEDindications

LEDindicationsassociatedwiththeVCM100.

LEDnameLEDcolor/statePossiblecauses

OnGreen/solid

Fault

Sleep

Red/solid

Yellow/ashing

Yellow/solidFaultcondition,unitself-recoversafter20seconds.

Radaroperatingnormally.

Faultcondition.

Radarscannerinstandby.

6.6SeaT alk

LEDindicationsassociatedwiththeSeaT alk
here.

LEDstatePossiblecauses

Forallconnectedchannels:1steady
and1ashinggreenLED.

NoLEDsareilluminated.

SomeLEDsarenotilluminated.•Cable/connectionfaultsonthe

50

hs

LEDindications

hs

switcharedescribed

Noproblemdetected(SteadyLED
indicatesnetworkconnectionFlashing
LEDindicatesnetworktrafc).

NopowertotheSeaT alk

channelswithnon-illuminated
LEDs.

•Equipmentconnectedto
non-illuminatedLEDsmaybe
faulty.

hs

switch.

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Chapter7:Technicalsupport

Chaptercontents

•7.1Raymarinetechnicalsupportonpage52

Technicalsupport

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7.1Raymarinetechnicalsupport

Raymarineprovidesacomprehensivecustomersupportservice,on
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8.1Technicalspecication

Approvals

RegionCertication

USA47CFRFCCPart2&Part80

CanadaRSS138Iss.1

EuropeanUnion&
EFTA

Australia/New
Zealand

General

Dimensions•Pedestal:412mmx402

Weight

Supplyvoltage10.8to32volts(using

Powerconsumption(typical)

Powerconsumption(standby)

Powerconsumption(sleep)

Maximumrangescale72nauticalmiles72nauticalmiles72nauticalmiles72nauticalmiles

CerticateofApproval

TechnicalAcceptanceCerticate

R&TTEdirective1999/5/EC
CerticateofOpinion

ACMADeclarationofConformity
Compliancelevel3

48”4kWHDorSuperHD72”4kWHDorSuperHD

mm(totopofantenna)

•Antennalength:1306mm

26kg(withantenna)29kg(withantenna)26kg(withantenna)29kg(withantenna)

VCM100)

<70watts<70watts<110watts<110watts

<30watts<30watts<30watts<30watts

<1.2watts<1.2watts<1.2watts<1.2watts

•Pedestal:412mmx402
mm(totopofantenna)

•Antennalength:1918mm

10.8to32volts(using

VCM100)

48”12kWHDor
SuperHD

•Pedestal:412mmx402
mm(totopofantenna)

•Antennalength:1306mm

10.8to32volts(using

VCM100)

72”12kWHDor
SuperHD

•Pedestal:412mmx402

•Antennalength:1918mm

10.8to32volts(using
VCM100)

mm(totopofantenna)

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48”4kWHDorSuperHD72”4kWHDorSuperHD

SuperHD

Warm-uptime75seconds75seconds75seconds75seconds

48”12kWHDor

Standbytotransmit

2.5seconds2.5seconds2.5seconds2.5seconds

Environmental:

Waterproofrating

IPX6IPX6IPX6IPX6

Operatingtemperaturerange-10°Cto+55°C-10°Cto+55°C-10°Cto+55°C-10°Cto+55°C

Humidity

Upto95%at35°CUpto95%at35°CUpto95%at35°CUpto95%at35°C

Maximumwindspeed85knots85knots85knots85knots

Range

Range(Nm)Expandedrange(Nm)Pulsewidth(nominal)

0.125,0.25

0.5

N/A

N/A

75ns

100ns3kHz

PRF

3kHz

0.750.125,0.25150ns3kHz

N/A

0.5250ns3kHz

1.50.75350ns2kHz

3

N/A

N/A

1.5600ns1.3kHz

450ns1.5kHz

6+3+1.0us820Hz

72”12kWHDor
SuperHD

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Transmitter

48”12kWHDor

48”4kWHDorSuperHD72”4kWHDorSuperHD

Transmitterfrequency

9405MHz±20MHz9405MHz±20MHz9405MHz±20MHz9405MHz±20MHz

SuperHD

Peakpoweroutput4kW4kW12kW12kW

StandbymodeMagnetronheater:ON

Magnetroncontrol:ON
Allotherservices:OFF

Magnetronheater:ON
Magnetroncontrol:ON
Allotherservices:OFF

Magnetronheater:ON
Magnetroncontrol:ON
Allotherservices:OFF

Receiver(allmodels)

Intermediatefrequency:

70MHz

Receivercharacteristic:Linear

Receivernoise:

Bandwidth:

Lessthan5dB(includinglownoiseconverterandIFamplier)

Matcheddigitallterforeachpulselength

Antenna

48”12kWHDor

48”4kWHDorSuperHD72”4kWHDorSuperHD

SuperHD

Beamwidth(vertical)25°(nominal)25°(nominal)25°(nominal)25°(nominal)

Beamwidth(horizontal)1.85°(nominal)1.15°(nominal)1.85°(nominal)1.15°(nominal)

PolarizationHorizontalHorizontalHorizontalHorizontal

Rotationspeed24RPM

48RPM(compatibledisplays
andscannersonly)

24RPM
48RPM(compatibledisplays
andscannersonly)

24RPM
48RPM(compatibledisplays
andscannersonly)

72”12kWHDor
SuperHD

Magnetronheater:ON
Magnetroncontrol:ON
Allotherservices:OFF

72”12kWHDor
SuperHD

24RPM
48RPM(compatibledisplays
andscannersonly)

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