Si-tex T-900 Series User's Manual

Digital

OPERATION MANUAL

MARINE RADAR

T-900 Series

This product is specifically

designed to be installed on boats

and other means of maritime

transport. If your country forms part

to the EU, please contact your

dealer for advice before attempt ing

to install elsewhere.

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T-900 series Document Revision History

T-900 series Operation Manual

Doc No. 0093142132

Document Revision History

No. Doc. No / Rev. No. Date Revised

(D/M/Y)

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Document No. Revised Version Norm

When part of the document needs to be revised, change the cover and the version of chapter in which

the revision occurs. And, keep a version of original chapter unchanged. The document No. is indicated

Revised Content

at the lower right side on the cover and at the left or right side of the footer region of each page.

Ban of Re-use/ Transcription

Unless the re-use/transcription of a document is permitted in written form of SI-TEX manufacturing

company, we prohibit the unauthorized transcription and re-use of any part of content in this manual.

Non-liability

The specification and engineering content described in this manual may be changed without notice.

SI-TEX manufacturing company is not liable for any human damage, or damage or trouble due to

misunderstanding of content described in this manual.

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Important Notices T-900 series

Important Notices

• The re-use and transcription of the Operation Manual (hereafter called this manual) requires

permission from SI-TEX. SI-TEX prohibits any un-authorized re-use and transcription.

• If this manual is lost or damaged, consult the dealer or SI-TEX.

• The specifications of our products and the content in the Operation Manual may be changed without

notice.

• In the explanations of this manual, the content displayed on the menu of the product may be different. The keys and menus in the illustrations may differ in physical font and shape. And some parts may be omitted.

• SI-TEX is not liable or responsible for damage or trouble due to misunderstanding of the content

described in this manual.

• SI-TEX is not liable or responsible for damage due to “acts of nature” such as earthquake, lightning,

fire actions by third parties, other accidents, customer’s unintended error/abuse or damage caused by use under other abnormal conditions.

• SI-TEX is not liable for financial or loss (change/loss of memorized content, loss of business profit,

business failure) due to use or failure of our products.

• SI-TEX is not liable for any damage due to malfunction caused by the combination of software and

connected equipment which are not specifically approved.

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T-900 series For Safe Operation

For Safe Operation

Symbol used in this Operation Manual

This Operation Manual uses the following symbols. Understand the meaning of each symbol and

implement the maintenance and inspections given.

Symbol Meaning

Warning mark

Handle correctly. Otherwise, it may lead to death or serious injury.

High Voltage Caution mark

Handle correctly. Otherwise, electrocution may occur, which could result in death or serious injury.

Caution mark

Handle correctly. Otherwise, it may lead to light injury or damage to the equipment.

Prohibit Mark

This mark indicates that the specific action is prohibited. The inhibited action is displayed around the mark.

Cautions and Warnings on Equipment

Be careful of rotating aerial.

The radar may start to rate without notice. For safety, keep away from the radar.

Be careful of high frequency interference

Strong electromagnetic wave is radiated from the antenna. If the electromagnetic wave is continuously radiated, human bodies may be affected. The international law defines that the electromagnetic wave of a power density of below 100W/m2 does not affect human bodies. However, a medical appliance such as pacer maker may become unstable due to small amount of power of electromagnetic wave. In any cases, a person wearing such appliance should not be allowed access to a place where the electromagnetic wave is radiated,

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For Safe Operation T-900 series

Distance from equipment having a specific power density of electromagnetic wave. (By IEC 60945 regulation)

Model Transmitting power/ Antenna length 100W/m2 10W/m2

MDC-921 2kW/ 1.2 feet (Radome antenna)

MDC-941 4kW/ 2 feet (Radome antenna)

MDC-940

4kW/ 3 feet (Open antenna)

4kW/ 4 feet (Open antenna)

Be careful of a high voltage inside.

A lethal high voltage is used. This high voltage remains in the circuit after you have turned off the power switch. To prevent touching the high voltage circuit inadvertently, the protective cover is provided to the high voltage circuit and the high voltage caution label is affixed. Be sure to turn off the power switch for your safety and discharge the electricity remaining in the capacitor before starting inspections. Only an engineer authorized by

SI-TEX should provides inspections and maintenance.

Be sure to turn off the power of the boat.

If the power switch is inadvertently turned on during work, lethal electrocution could occur. To prevent such an accident from occurring, be sure to turn off the power of the boat and the power of the equipment. Furthermore, it is safer to hang a caution tag described as [Under Work] near the power switch of the equipment.

Be careful of dust

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

0.4ｍ 1.27ｍ

0.8ｍ 2.54ｍ

0.9ｍ 2.85ｍ

1.01ｍ 3.2ｍ

Caution on location of equipment

Do not install the equipment where it is excessively damp and exposed to water spray or dripping. The inside of the unit may be misted and the inside may be corroded.

Preventing from static electricity

Static electricity may be generated from the carpet on the floor in the cabin or clothes made of synthetic fiber. Static electricity can damage the electronic parts in the circuit board. Be sure to take appropriate measures to disseminate any static electricity from your body before handling the circuit board.

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Cautions and Warnings on Handling

Do not disassemble or modify. Otherwise fire, smoking or electric shock could occur. In case of trouble,

contact your dealer or SI-TEX.

In case of smoking or fire, turn off the boat power and the power of this unit. Otherwise, fire, electric shock or damage could occur.

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

Use the specified fuse. If un-specified fuse is used, it may cause a fire, smoking or damage.

Caution on Display Unit

Do not push or scrub the surface of the display unit with a pointed tip of a

hard matter (tool, tip of a pen, etc) Scars could be made.

Do not press the surface of the display unit. Interference stripes or display

abnormality could occurs.

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Contents T-900 series

Contents

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

Important Notices .....................................ii

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

Introduction............................................ viii

System Configuration ..............................ix

Configuration of Equipment..................... x

Chapter 1 Basic Operation..................... 1-1

1.1 How to read the radar screen.....1-3

1.2 How to use the keys...................1-4

1.3 Power On/Off..............................1-6

Power On ...................................1-6

Power Off ...................................1-6

Language Selection at Initial

Start-up.......................................1-6

1.4 Brilliance Adjustment..................1-6

Brightness Adjustment of LCD... 1-6

Brightness Adjustment of

1.12 Measuring the distance and

bearing between two points .....1-10

Measuring the distance and bearing

between two points ..................1-10

1.13 Camera Display........................ 1-10

How to connect a CCD

camera .....................................1-10

How to display the video of a

CCD camera ............................1-10

Chapter 2 How to use the menu............. 2-1

2.1 How to operate the menu........... 2-1

Display/Non-display of Menu .....2-1

Operation of Menu .....................2-1

2.2 FTC Adjustment .........................2-2

2.3 Setting of Display Mode .............2-2

H UP (Head Up) ......................... 2-2

N UP (North Up).........................2-3

Panel ..........................................1-6

1.5 Transmission.............................. 1-6

Start of Transmission..................1-6

Stop of Transmission.................. 1-6

1.6 Switch-over of Range................. 1-7

Change of Range .......................1-7

Change of Sub-screen Range....1-7

1.7 Gain Adjustment......................... 1-7

Gain Adjustment......................... 1-7

Adjustment of Sub-screen

Gain............................................1-7

1.8 STC Adjustment .........................1-8

STC Adjustment .........................1-8

1.9 Use of [F1] and [F2] keys ........... 1-8

How to use [F1] and [F2] keys ...1-8

1.10 Delete of Heading Line...............1-9

Delete of Heading Line...............1-9

C UP (Course Up) ...................... 2-3

WPT UP .....................................2-3

Relative Motion (RM) and True

Motion (TM)................................ 2-3

True Motion Reset...................... 2-5

2.4 Display Select ............................2-5

PPI Display................................. 2-5

PPI/PPI Display.......................... 2-5

Note on PPI/PPI Display ............2-6

PPI/NAV Display ........................2-6

Note on PPI/NAV Display...........2-6

2.5 Setting of OFF CENTER............ 2-6

2.6 Setting of Enhance

(Enlarged Target) .......................2-6

2.7 Setting of Signal Process........... 2-6

2.8 Setting of Pulse Width................2-7

2.9 Trailing........................................2-7

1.11 Use of Crosshair Cursor.............1-9

Relative Display (R) ...................2-7

True Display (T)..........................2-8

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2.10 EBL ............................................ 2-8

2.11 VRM ........................................... 2-8

2.12 Display Color.............................. 2-9

2.13 Crosshair Cursor Shape ............ 2-9

2.14 PI (Parallel Index Line) .............. 2-9

2.15 Bearing Mode............................. 2-9

2.16 Vector......................................... 2-9

2.17 Alarm........................................ 2-10

IN Mode ................................... 2-10

OUT Mode ............................... 2-10

Setting of Alarm Range............ 2-10

2.18 Sleep........................................ 2-10

Operation during executing the

sleep ........................................ 2-10

2.19 AIS ........................................... 2-10

Setting of Symbol Display of

AIS ........................................... 2-11

Setting of Detailed Information of

Chapter 4 Maintenance........................... 4-1

4.1 Maintenance .............................. 4-1

4.2 Fuse Replacement..................... 4-3

4.3 Consumables ............................. 4-3

4.4 Trouble Diagnosis ...................... 4-3

Chapter 5 Equipment ............................. 5-1

5.1 Antenna Installation ...................5-1

5.2 Mutual Connection Diagram .... 5-10

5.3 Installation Display Unit............ 5-11

5.4 Adjustment after Installation..... 5-13

5.5 Wiring....................................... 5-14

5.6 List of Input/Output

Sentence.................................. 5-18

Chapter 6 Attached Table....................... 6-1

6.1 Menu Configuration.................... 6-1

6.2 Specifications............................. 6-3

6.3 External View ............................. 6-5

Designated Symbol Display..... 2-11

Types and Meanings of AIS

Symbols ................................... 2-11

2.20 ATA........................................... 2-11

Automatic Acquisition............... 2-12

Manual Acquisition................... 2-12

Target Level ............................. 2-12

Target Delete............................ 2-12

Number of Acquisition.............. 2-13

Information Display .................. 2-13

Types and Meanings of ATA

Symbols ................................... 2-13

Chapter 3 How to use the system

menu ......................................3-1

3.1 Display of System Menu ............ 3-1

3.2 Setting of Assist Items................ 3-1

3.3 Setting of Adjustment Items....... 3-2

Chapter 7 Principle of radar system....... 7-1

7.1 What is the radar system? ......... 7-1

7.2 Characteristics of radar radio

wave........................................... 7-2

7.3 Radar interference ..................... 7-4

3.4 NMEA......................................... 3-7

3.5 Preset......................................... 3-7

3.6 Self-diagnosis ............................ 3-8

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Introduction T-900 series

Introduction

Thank for your purchase of SI-TEX color LCD radarT-900 series.

The quality and endurance of a unit is well considered. For the best performance, read this Operation Manual and operate a unit correctly and safely.

The main features of this unit are as follows.

• The high performance radar equipped with 8.4 inch display can be used for professional use.

• In the true trail function, as moving targets such as other ships are displayed being tailed and

stationary targets such as land are displayed being fixed, the moving targets and fixed targets can be easily discriminated.

• Two screen images of different ranges can be displayed. If you set a near distance screen and a far distance, you can navigate properly and grasp a situation.

• The automatic tracking function (ATA) is provided. The maximum 50 targets can be tracked. The current motion of other ships can be grasped in a vector and numeral so that it helps your ship to navigate safely. (Optional)

• By connecting the AIS receiver, the gathered information such as name, heading and speed of a ship can be displayed. (Optional interface)

• With the adoption of a specific filter (AR coat), an image can be seen clearly, refusing sunshine. The countermeasures against the reflection on the LCD screen and dew are provided.

• The RGB output for an external monitor is provided as standard equipment. The use of the external monitor enables you to observe easily the radar screen at a location which is remote from a main unit. (External monitor: Prepared by a customer)

• A video from a CCD camera can be displayed. The inside of a ship can be observed by a camera installed at the engine room helps your ship navigate safely. (CCD camera: Prepared by a customer)

• With the adoption of the gain/STC rotary knob, the operability is enhanced.

• When flush-mounted, a unit can be installed or removed from the front of the unit.

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T-900 series System Configuration

System Configuration

Connection Diagram

Antenna Unit

AIS receiver

Remote Display

MRD- XXX

RB714A/RB715A/RB716A

POWER

RANGE

J2 J6

GAIN

BRILL

Display Unit MRD-103

J3 J4

Navigation Equipment Navigation Equipment

10.8 31.2VDC

CCD camera

External Monitor

External Buzzer

Be sure to connect the KGC-1 to J4.

: Standard product

: Optional product

: Product prepared by a user

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Configuration of Equipment T-900 series

Configuration of Equipment

Standard Equipment Configuration List

No Name of item Type Remarks Weight/Length Quantity

1 Display unit

MRD-103 With mounting

bracket and knobs

3.7kg 1

2 Hard cover

3 DC power cable

4 Fuse

5 CCD camera cable

6 Antenna unit See next page. With cable 1

7 Operation Manual English 1

8 Quick Reference

E57MB11060 250g 1

CW-265-2M 2m 1

F-1065-8A Cylinder (ø6.3x32)

CW-405-0.3M 30cm 1

English 1

Normal fusion type for main power

Guide

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Types of Antenna unit

No Type Transmitting

Power

1 RB714A

2 RB715A

2kW Radome With 10m cable* 6kg / 1.2ft

4kW Radome With 10m cable* 10kg / 2ft

Shape Remarks Antenna

Weight/Length

4kW Open With 10m cable*

* Cables of 20m and 30m are available. (Optional)

21kg / 3ft 3 RB716A

22kg / 4ft

Optional List

No Item Name Type Remarks Cable Length

1 GPS compass KGC-1 GPS/Heading

measuring 2 AIS interface AIS-110 3 Cable for AIS receiver CW-376-5M With 6-pin waterproof

connector and one

end plain. 4 ATA interface MRE-340 5 Cables for external

monitor/external buzzer

6 Cable for remote display CW-561-10M With 12-pin

7 Power rectifier PS-010 With two fuses (5A) 8 AC power cable VV-2D8-3M Both ends plain.

CW-576-0.5M With 10-pin

waterproof

connector/D-sub

(female)+ buzzer

terminal

waterproof

connectors at both

ends.

CW-373-5M With 6-pin waterproof

connectors at both

ends.

CW-376-5M With 6-pin waterproof

connector and one

end plain.

0.5m

10ｍ

5m 9 Cable for navigation cable

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Chapter 1 Basic Operation T-900 series

Chapter 1 Basic Operation

The basic operation of this unit is as follows. For detailed explanation, refer to each item in this manual.

1. Press the [BRILL] to turn

on the power.

When [ST'BY] appears, press

the [STBY/TX] key to start the transmission.

1.3 Power On/Off

1.5 Transmission

RANGE

GAIN

STBY

BRILL

5. Rotate the [STC] knob to adjust the sea surface reflection suppression effect.

The suppression effect becomes strong when rotating clockwise the knob and becomes weak when rotating counterclockwise the knob.

・This function reduces the gain at a near distance. If you turn clockwise the knob

too much, desired objects may disappear. Adjust properly to meet the weather condition.

Example of STC adjustment :

: The suppression

is too weak.

The reflection from sea surface is displayed.

1.8 STC adjustment

: Optimum

suppression.

The desired objects are displayed.

:Thesuppression

is too strong.

Some objects are not displayed.

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Change the observation range with the [- RANGE +] key.

When pressing the [+] key, the observation range expands. When pressing the [-] key, the enlarged surrounding around own ship can be observed. To make it easier to observe the range you desire, change the range.

Example of display :

Long range : Far distance Middle range : Middle distance

Short range : Near distance

Objects at far distance can be covered.

1.6 Switch-over of range

Adjust the gain by rotating the [GAIN] knob.

The gain becomes high when rotating clockwise the knob and becomes low when rotating counterclockwise the knob.

When the observation range is narrow or targets are crowded, reduce the gain so that

࡮

targets can be easily seen. When the observation range is wide, if the gain is increased, it is effective.

࡮

But, due to noise increase, small targets become hard to be seen.

Objects near own ship can be easily confirmed.

Example of gain adjustment:

: Too high gain

Noise is also displayed. Desired targets are

1.7 Gain adjustment

: Optimum gain : Too low gain

Some targets are not

displayed.

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1.1 How to read the radar screen

Off center

Pulse width

Range

Fixed marker interval

Display mode

Heading

Ship speed

FTC

F2 key content

F1 key content

Interference Rejection

Enhance

Alarm

Trail

Crosshair cursor

VRM

EBL

OWN ship's position

Cursor position

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1.2 How to use the keys

(1) (2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

RANGE

GAIN

(6)

(7)

(8)

STBY

BRILL

(9)

(10)

Various adjustment items can be set by operating each key.

The menu displayed by pressing the [MENU] key closes when pressing the [MENU] key again.

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Number Key name Explanation

(1) [F1] Recalls directly the preset menu item.

(2) [ENT] Press: measures bearing of distance between two points.

Continuously pressing: Deletes the heading line. The crosshair cursor moves to the own ship’s position. The value in the menu is set. (Some of functions)

(3) CURSOR

[

], [ ]

[

], [ ]

Selects the menu item. Changes the content of set value. Moves the crosshair cursor.

(4) [F2] Recall directly the preset menu item.

(5) [MENU] Opens or closes the menu.

(6) [- RANGE+] Changes the range setup.

(7) [GAIN]* Rotate: Changes the gain.

Push: Changes the gain adjustment of sub-screen (lower screen of

PPI/PPI) and the range.

(8) [STC]* Rotate: Changes the STC.

Push: Display the video of a CCD camera. When the video of a CCD camera is displayed, if you press it,

the size of video changes.

(9) [STBY/TX] Starts or stops the transmission.

(10) [BRILL]* Push: Adjusts the brilliance and the brightness of the panel.

Continuously pressing: Turns on or off the power.

* When pressed during the CCD camera video display, the display of the CCD camera video becomes

no display.

When the alarm is functioning, the alarm stops by operating any key.

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1.3 Power On/Off

The [BRILL] key is used for both the power on/off and the change of brilliance of the LCD and panel.

Power On

1 Press the [BRILL] key to turn on the power.

The start-up menu is displayed. During the display of start-up menu, the memory is automatically checked. If the check result is correct, the radar image appears.

Power Off

1 When turning off the power, continuously

pressing the [BRILL] key for 3 seconds. A time required to shut down the power is displayed on the screen.

Language Selection at Initial Start-up

When turning on the power for the first time after [ALL RESET], the [LANGUAGE] menu appears.

2 Press the [ ] and [ ] keys.

“1” is darkest. “10” is brightest.

LCD BRILL

3 Press the [MENU] key or [ENT] key to close

the menu.

Brightness Adjustment of Panel

The panel brightness can be adjusted,

Setup: (1 to 10) (Initial value: 10)

1 Press the [BRILL] key briefly.

When [LCD BRILL] appears, press the [BRILL] key again.

2 Select the level with the [ ] and [ ] keys.

“1” is darkest. “10” is brightest.

PANEL BRILL

3 Press the [MENU] key or [ENT] key to close

the menu.

1 Select the language with [ ] and [ ] keys.

When the [ of [LANGUAGE] menu, the menu returns to the initial setup menu.

] key is pressed during display

2 Press the [MENU] key to set the language.

1.4 Brilliance Adjustment

Brightness Adjustment of LCD

The brilliance of menu can be adjusted to make it easier to see.

Setup: (1 to 10) (Initial value: 10)

1 Press the [BRILL] key briefly.

1.5 Transmission

Start of Transmission

In the ｢STBY｣ state, when the [STBY/TX] key is pressed, the unit starts the transmission. After turning on the power, remaining time of pre-heat is displayed in the center of the screen. After 120 seconds, ST’BY appears in the center of the screen and the unit becomes ｢STBY｣ state.

Stop of Transmission

In the ｢TX｣ state, when the [STBY/TX] key is pressed, the unit stops the transmission and returns to the ｢STBY｣ mode.

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1.6 Switch-over of Range

The observation range can be changed.

Change of Range

1 Press the [- RANGE +] key.

When pressing the [+] key, an image shrinks but the observation range expands. When pressing the [-] key, the observation range becomes narrow but the enlarged surroundings around own ship can be seen.

The value of the range is displayed at the upper left side of the screen.

Change of Sub-screen Range

Change the range of the lower screen (sub-screen) of the PPI/PPI menu.

For the PPI/PPI screen, refer to 2.4 Display

Select.

1 Press the [GAIN] knob.

When the [SUB-SCREEN GAIN] appears, press the [GAIN] knob again.

Result picture after adjustment by [GAIN] knob

Land

Own ship

Land

Own ship

Land

Own ship

2 Change the range of the sub-screen range

with the [

0.75

] and [ ] keys.

3 Press the [MENU] key or [ENT] key to close

the menu.

1.7 Gain Adjustment

Adjust the gain according to the distance range and reflection from the sea surface/rain/snow to observe easily an image.

Gain Adjustment

1 When rotating clockwise the [GAIN] knob,

the gain increases. When rotating counterclockwise the [GAIN] knob, the gain decreases.

• When the short distance or targets are

crowded, if the gain is reduced, the image can be easily seen.

• When the long distance, if the gain is increased, it is effective but due to increase of noise, the image becomes hard to be seen.

In the PPI/PPI menu, the gain of the upper screen (main screen) changes when the [GAIN] knob is adjusted.

Adjustment of Sub-screen Gain

Adjust the lower screen (sub-screen) in the PPI/PPI menu.

For the PPI/PPI screen, refer to 2.4 Display

Select.

1 Press the [GAIN] knob.

When the [SUB-SCREEN RANGE] appears, press the [GAIN] knob again.

2 Adjust the sub-screen gain again with the

[

] and [ ] keys.

The gain increases when increasing the numeral and decreases when decreasing the numeral.

5.0

3 Press the [MENU] key or [ENT] key to close

the menu.

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1.8 STC Adjustment

In the short distance menu, even if waves are low and the sea surface is calm, an echo reflected from the sea surface appears in the image. When waves become high, the sea surface reflected echo covers around the center of the image and make it harder to see targets. Adjust the STC to suppress the reflection from the sea surface so that the image becomes visible easily.

STC Adjustment

1 When rotating clockwise the [STC] knob, the

reflection suppressing effect becomes stronger.

• When not influenced by waves, rotate fully counterclockwise the [STC] knob.

• This function reduces the gain at short distance. If rotating clockwise the [STC] knob too much, desired targets disappear.

Picture after adjustment with [STC] knob

Land

In the PPI/PPI menu, when rotating the [STC] knob, the STC functions effective in both displays.

1.9 Use of [F1] and [F2] keys

The following functions can be assigned to the [F1] and [F2] keys.

• [FTC]

• [MODE]

• [DISPLAY SELECT]

• [OFF CENTER]

• [ENHANCE]

• [TRAIL TIME]

• [EBL]

• [VRM]

• [PI]

• [ALARM MODE]

• [COLOR]

• [MAN ACQ]

• [DELETE]

• [POB]

• [TARGET]

• [OTHER SHIP]

Refer to the F1/F2 keys set in 3.5 Preset.

Own ship

Land

Own ship

Land

Own ship

[The assigned function is displayed at the upper right side of the screen.

How to use [F1] and [F2] keys

When pressing the [F1] / [F2] key, the assigned function works.

Function Operation FTC

Display Mode

Display Select

Off Center

Enhance

Trail Time

When pressing the [F1] / [F2] key, the setup of FTC changes. When pressing the [F1] / [F2] key, the display mode changes. When pressing the [F1] / [F2] key, the display changes. After pressing the [F1] / [F2] key, if [ ] or [

] key is pressed, the ON/OFF setup of the OFF CENTER changes. After pressing the [ selected and moving the crosshair cursor, if the [ENT] key is pressed, the position of crosshair cursor is set as a position of own ship. When pressing the [F1] / [F2] key, the setup of ENHANCE changes. When pressing the [F1] / [F2] key, the trail time changes.

] key with ON

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EBL

VRM

Screen Color

PI (Parallel Index Line)

Alarm Mode

Manual Acquire*

Delete*

POB***

Target***

Other Ship Information**

The On/Off display of EBL is toggled by pressing the [F1] / [F2] key. Operate the EBL during display with the [

] and [ ] keys. The On/Off display of VRM is toggled by pressing the [F1] / [F2] key. Operate the VRM during display with the [

] and [ ] keys. When pressing the [F1] / [F2] key, the display color changes. After pressing the [F1] / [F2] key, the display of parallel cursor changes to the one side/both sides/OFF. After pressing the [ side/both sides, change the interval with the [ bearing with [ After pressing the [F1] / [F2] key, if the [

] or [ ] key is pressed, the alarm mode changes to the IN/OUT/OFF. When selecting the In/Out, if the [ key is pressed, the mode enters in the alarm range set state. When pressing the [F1] / [F2] key, a target aligned with the crosshair cursor is acquired. In case of selecting [NUMBER] in the menu, if the [F1] / [F2] key is pressed, the numeral selection menu appears. Select the number of the desired capture to be released with [ press the [ENT] key to set it. In case of selecting [CURSOR] in the menu, if the [F1] / [F2] key is pressed, the capture of a target aligned with the crosshair cursor is released. The position of own ship at the moment when the [F1] / [F2] key is pressed is stored as a POB position. In the state that the POB position is stored, if the [ after pressing the [F1] / [F2] key, the setup of renewal/release of the POB position can be changed. The renewal or release of the PO position can be performed with the [ENT] key. The position of own ship at the moment when pressing the [F1] / [F2] key is outputted to the external terminal with the TLL sentence. When pressing the [F1] / [F2] key, the information of a target aligned with the crosshair cursor is displayed in the window.

] / [ ] keys and then the

] key to the one

] / [ ] keys.

]

] / [ ] keys and

] or [ ] key is pressed

* The ATA interface (optional) is required. ** The AIS interface / cable (optional) or ATA interface (optional) is required. *** Inputting the latitude and longitude data is required.

1.10 Delete of Heading Line

When a heading line overlaps over targets and it is hard to see targets, the heading line can be deleted.

Delete of Heading Line

1 When keep pressing the [ENT] key, the

heading line disappears. While pressing the [ENT] key, heading line can be deleted.

Caution

For safety, it is not allowed that the heading line remains deleted.

2 When releasing the [ENT] key, the heading

line appears again. At this moment, the crosshair moves to the own ship’s position.

1.11 Use of Crosshair Cursor

The crosshair cursor can move freely on the radar screen. According to moving of the cursor, the cursor position, distance and bearing from own ship are displayed.

1 Press any of [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ].

The crosshair cursor moves and the cursor information is displayed.

crosshair cursor

cursor position cursor bearing

cursor distance

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1.12 Measuring the distance and bearing between two points

The distance and bearing between two points, you desire, can be measured, using the crosshair cursor.

Measuring the distance and bearing between two points

Move the crosshair cursor to one point

desired with the [

2 Press the [ENT] key to set it as an origin.

3 When moving the crosshair cursor with the

[

], [ ], [ ] and [ ] keys, the distance and bearing from the origin to the position of the crosshair cursor are displayed.

4 When pressing the [MENU] key, the 2-point

calculation is finished.

], [ ], [ ] and [ ] keys.

origin

How to display the video of a CCD camera

1 Press the [STC] knob.

The video of a CCD camera appears. A split-screen display and a full screen display are toggled by pressing the [STC] knob.

2 When pressing the [ ] or [ ] key in the state

that a video of the CCD camera is displayed, the display position of the video of the camera video can be corrected.

3 When displaying the video of the CCD

camera, if a key other than the [ keys is pressed, the video of the CCD camera disappears.

When displaying the video of a CCD camera, the display area of the radar

Caution

image is narrowed. When set to [Full Screen Display], the radar image is completely concealed. When displaying the video of a CCD camera, pay attention to the display area.

] and [ ]

crosshair cursor

35°24.334N

139°

0.903NM

45.831E

152.1°

cursor position

Bearing of the crosshair cursor

when viewed from the origin

Distance between the origin

and the crosshair cursor

1.13 Camera Display

The video of a CCD camera can be displayed on the radar screen. (CCD camera: Prepared by a customer)

How to connect a CCD camera

Connect the supplied cable (CW-405-0.3M) to the rear connector (J7).

When installing a CCD camera, orient

Caution

it correctly. When correctly installed, the 90 degree-shifted video of a CCD camera is displayed. Install a CCD camera in a correct orientation so that the video in a correct direction is displayed.

2 Connect a commercially available CCD

camera to the cable.

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Chapter 2 How to use the menu

2.1 How to operate the menu

Display/Non-display of Menu

1 Press the [MENU] key.

The displays of the menu and the explanation of operation are displayed.

Setting item column

OFF

H UP RM

PPI

OFF

RESO-P PRL

ECHO

TRAILS

DISPLAY

ALARM

AIS

ATA

Menu column

Cursor

FTC

MODE

DISPLAY SELECT

OFF CENTER

ENHANCE

PROCESS

PULSE

When [Operation Guide] is set to ON, the explanation of operation appears. See 3.2 Setting of Assist Items.

2 Press the [ ] key.

The displays of the menu and the explanation of operation close.

3 Select an item you desire to change with the

[

] and [ ] keys.

ECHO TRAILS DISPLAY

ALARM AIS ATA

TRAIL MODE

TRAIL TIME

TRAIL SHAPE

TRAIL LEVEL

REL

3MIN STANDARD

4 Press the [ ] key.

According to the selected item, the setup menu appears.

TRAIL MODE

REL

TRUE

FIELD OF ANGLE

5.0

GUIDE

2 Press the [MENU] key, the display of the

menu and the explanation of operation close.

Operation of Menu

When the menu is displayed, select a menu name with the [ According to the selected menu, contents in the setup items at the right side change.

ECHO

TRAILS

DISPLAY

ALARM AIS

ATA NEXT

TRAIL MODE

TRAIL TIME

TRAIL SHAPE

TRAIL LEVEL

] and [ ] keys.

OFF

3MIN STANDARD

PI NUMBER

1 ~ 7

5 Change contents of setup with the [ ] and

[

] keys.

6 Press the [ ] key. Then, the cursor returns

to the setup item column.

7 To select another menu name, press the [ ]

key. The cursor returns to the menu column.

8 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.

Caution

Unless the AIS interface is equipped, you cannot operate the AIS menu. Unless the ATA interface is equipped, you cannot operate the ATA menu.

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2.2 FTC Adjustment

When raining or snowing, due to reflection from rain or snow, an object is hard to be seen. By increasing the set value of FTC, the contour of an object, which was concealed by an image of rain or snow, appears. But, you may miss a small object. (Normally, set the FTC to OFF.)

Setup: OFF, 1 to 8 (Initial value: OFF)

Result picture after adjustment by FTC

Land

Own ship

Land

Own ship

2.3 Setting of Display Mode

In the display mode, the bearing and the target motion are displayed in combination.

Setup: H UP RM, N UP RM, N UP TM, C UP RM, C UP TM, WPT UP RM (Initial value: H UP RM)

1 Press the [MENU] key.

2 Select [ECHO] → [MODE].

3 Change the setting of [MODE] with the [ ]

and [

4 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.

Four bearing displays of [H UP], [N UP], [C UP] and [WPT UP] are provided. [NUP] and [SUP] can be swapped.

Refer to [N UP/S UP] in 3.2 Setting of Assist

• Entering the bearing data for C UP, N UP

｢RM｣ is required.

• Entering the bearing, speed and

latitude/longitude data for C UP, N UP ｢TM｣ is required.

] keys.

Items. Two types of display method ｢RM｣ and ｢TM｣ are provided for the motion display.

1 Press the [MENU] key.

2 Select [ECHO] → [FTC].

3 Change the setup of [FTC] with the [ ] and

[

] keys.

FTC

4 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.

• Entering the WPT data for WPT UP is required.

Your ship heading is assumed 45°in the following description of each mode.

H UP (Head Up)

The H UP is the display mode to orient the heading to the top of the screen. In this mode, the heading is used as a reference and the screen image, which is similar to the visibility when navigating your ship, can be seen. Therefore, this mode is suitable for watching targets.

NORTH

HDG

Target 1

Own ship

Land

Target 2

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N UP (North Up)

The N UP is the display mode to orient the true north to the top of the screen. Due to the true north oriented display, the screen image can be easily compared with a chart with a north oriented representation.

NORTH

Target 1

HDG

Own ship

Target 2

Land

When selecting the S UP (South Up), the true south is oriented to the top of the screen.

C UP (Course Up)

The C UP is the display mode in which the heading becomes the set course instantly when [C UP] is selected and the set course is oriented to the top of the screen. When navigating your ship along the planned course, use this mode. If your ship is off the planned course, it visually shows the deviation from the planned course.

NORTH

Target 1

045

HDG set as the course

WPT UP (Waypoint Up)

The WPT is the display mode to always orient the WPT to the top of the screen. When this mode is used in combination with the course up function of the plotter, the understandable image is available.

WPT BRG

NORTH

Target 1

Own ship

Land

045

HDG

Target 2

Relative Motion (RM) and True Motion (TM)

The relative (RM) motion mode indicates motions of surrounding targets while fixing your ship’s position at the center of the display. As the own ship’s position is placed at the center of the display, the fixed targets such as the land move on the screen when the ship navigates.

The true (TM) motion indicates the motion of targets with respect to the specified bearing. Fixed targets, which do not move in any directions, stay on the screen, and all moving targets move on the screen. No true motion [TM] is provided for [H UP] mode as the constantly moving heading is used as a reference. The true motion [TM] is also not provided for [WPT UP] which uses the specified course as a reference.

Own ship

Land

NORTH

Target 1

Own ship

Land

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045

Target 2

HDG

Target 2

No true motion [TM] is provided for

Caution

[H UP] mode as the constantly moving heading is used as a reference. The true motion [TM] is also not provided for [WPT UP] which uses the specified course as a reference.

Caution

In [TM] mode, entering the data of the bearing, speed and latitude/longitude is required.

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