Standard Horizon MDS-1, MDS-8, MDS-10-4, MDS-9, MDS-10-5 User Manual

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SI-TEX RADAR

INSTALLATION and CONNECTION MANUAL

MDS-1

MDS-8

MDS-9

MDS-10-4/MDS-10-5

Copyright 2008. STANDARD HORIZON All rights reserved. Printed in Japan.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without prior written permission of the publisher.

CODE: Issue A - 170108e

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING

Dangerously high voltages are present within the Radar scanner unit. There are no internal connections or adjustments necessary for installation. Only a qualified Radar service technician should remove the cover. Technicians must exercise extreme care when working inside the unit. Always remove power before removing the cover. Some capacitors may take several minutes to discharge, even after switching off the Radar. Before touching the magnetron or any high voltage components, ground them with a clip lead.

MICROWAVE RADIATION HAZARD

The microwave energy radiated by a Radar antenna is harmful to humans, especially to one’s eyes. Never look directly into an open waveguide or into the path of radiation from an enclosed antenna. Radar and other radio frequency radiation can upset cardiac pacemakers. If someone with a cardiac pacemaker suspects abnormal operation, immediately turn off the equipment and move the person away from the antenna. Turn off the Radar whenever it is necessary to work on the antenna unit or on other equipment in the beam of the Radar.

WARNING

Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard

The Radar antenna emits electromagnetic radio frequency (RF) energy, which can be harmful, particularly to your eyes. Never look directly into the antenna aperture from a close distance while the Radar is in operation or expose yourself to the transmitting antenna at a close distance.

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MAGNETRON PREHEATING

When starting your Radar for the first time or when restarting it after a two month or longer non-operating period, preheat the magnetron at least 30 minutes in stand-by mode.

Please read through this Installation and Connection Manual before the first operation. If you have any questions, please contact the Standard Horizon Product Support (800)7672450, your local dealer or Si-Tex directly at (727) 576-5995.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................

5

High Voltage Warning ..................................................................................................

5

Microwave Radiation Hazard ........................................................................................

5

Warning ........................................................................................................

5

Magnetron Preheating ..................................................................................................

6

1. INTRODUCTION

........................................................................................................

9

1.0

CONVENTIONS USED .....................................................................................

9

1.1

INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................

9

1.2

GENERAL INFORMATION ...............................................................................

9

 

Product Support Inquiries ...............................................................................

10

1.3

PACKING LIST ...............................................................................................

10

 

1.3.0

Options ...............................................................................................

10

 

1.3.1

Replacement Parts ............................................................................

10

2. INSTALLATION

......................................................................................................

11

2.0

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS .............................................................

11

2.1

PREPARE THE RADAR FOR INSTALLATION .............................................

11

 

2.1.0

Cable ..................................................................................................

11

2.2

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ......................................................................

12

2.3

ELECTRICAL AND DATA CONNECTIONS ...................................................

12

2.4

CONNECTION PROCEDURE ........................................................................

13

2.5

RADAR JUNCTION BOX CONNECTIONS ....................................................

14

2.6

RADAR ANTENNA CONNECTIONS .............................................................

15

 

2.6.0

DOME Connections ...........................................................................

15

 

2.6.1

OPEN ARRAY Connections ..............................................................

15

2.7

CHART PLOTTER CONNECTIONS AND SET UP .......................................

16

 

2.7.0 CP180 & CP180i Connections ...........................................................

16

 

 

Port Setup ..........................................................................................

16

 

2.7.1 CP300 & CP300i Connections ...........................................................

17

 

 

Port Setup ..........................................................................................

17

 

2.7.2

CPV350 Connections .........................................................................

18

 

 

Port Setup ..........................................................................................

19

 

2.7.3

CP500 Connections ...........................................................................

19

 

 

Port Setup ..........................................................................................

20

 

2.7.4

CPV550 Connections .........................................................................

20

 

 

Port Setup ..........................................................................................

21

2.8

CHART PLOTTERS SOFTWARE UPDATE ..................................................

21

 

2.8.0 Backing up Marks and Routes ...........................................................

21

 

2.8.1

Installing Software ..............................................................................

21

3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................

23

3.0 MDS-1

......................................................................................................

23

3.0.0

Antenna Unit .......................................................................................

23

3.0.1

Dimensions and Mounting .................................................................

24

 

 

 

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3.1

MDS-8

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25

 

3.1.0

Antenna Unit .......................................................................................

25

 

3.1.1

Dimensions and Mounting .................................................................

25

3.2

MDS-9

......................................................................................................

26

 

3.2.0

Antenna Unit .......................................................................................

26

 

3.2.1

Dimensions and Mounting .................................................................

27

3.3

MDS-10-4/MDS-10-5 ......................................................................................

28

 

3.3.0

Antenna Unit .......................................................................................

28

 

3.3.1

Dimensions and Mounting .................................................................

29

Appendix A. WHAT IS RADAR? ............................................................................................

31

A.0

GENERAL ......................................................................................................

31

 

A.0.0

Antenna ..............................................................................................

31

 

A.0.1

Side Lobe ...........................................................................................

31

A.1

CHARACTERISTICS OF RADAR WAVE ......................................................

32

 

A.1.0 Targets difficult to display on screen .................................................

32

 

A.1.1 Shadow zones of radar ......................................................................

32

 

A.1.2

False echoes ......................................................................................

33

 

 

Ghost echoes .....................................................................................

33

 

 

Multiple echoes ..................................................................................

33

 

 

False echoes caused by side lobe ....................................................

34

 

 

Distant False echoes caused by duct phenomenon .........................

34

 

 

Radar interference .............................................................................

34

Appendix B. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................

37

B.0

MORE INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS .................................................

37

 

B.0.0 Shifting from keel line ........................................................................

37

 

B.0.1 Obtaining sufficient dip angle .............................................................

37

B.1

INSTALLING SCANNER UNIT .......................................................................

38

INDEX

 

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.0CONVENTIONS USED

Please refer to the legend below:

[MENU]

If you see brackets around a bold and capital letter word this refers to a key press.

[CHART]

If you see brackets around a bold and small capital letter word this refers to a Soft Key

 

press.

GENERAL SETUP When a word(s) is in bold capital letters and underlined, this refers to a menu selection item.

1.1INTRODUCTION

The Radar Antenna includes the necessary electronics to deliver Radar information to a compatible Standard Horizon GPS Chart Plotter, and is supplied with mounting hardware kit, interconnection cable and a Radar Junction Box. Menu operation and functions activation in this Installation and Connection Manual is related to the following Chart Plotter models with software capable to operate a Radar Antenna. Whenever it is necessary, a note has been inserted for those models with operational differences.

·CP180

·CP180i

·CP300

·CP300i

·CPV350

·CP500

·CPV550

To confirm the Chart Plotter has the software to operate a Radar Antenna:

1.Turn on the Chart Plotter, select the chart page.

2.Press [MENU] and look for a Radar selection.

If the Chart Plotter has a Radar selection, it has the software. If the Chart Plotter does not have the software, it is available by contacting Standard Horizon Marine Product Support at 800/767-2450 or your Standard Horizon dealer for a Software Card. See Par. 2.8 for software update procedure.

1.2GENERAL INFORMATION

The Si-Tex Radar Antennas are compatible specific Standard Horizon GPS Chart Plotters. The Si-Tex Scanner Antennas operate on a frequency range of 9410+/-30MHz and can be operated from 10.8 to 41.6 VDC with power output from 2kW or 4kW depending on the Si-Tex Antenna Model connected.

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PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES

If you have any questions or comments, we invite you to visit the www.standardhorizon.com to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at 800-767-2450 M-F 7:00-5:00PST (in USA or Canada), Standard Horizon/Vertex Standard authorized dealers (Outside USA or Canada), or Si-Tex USA at (727) 576-5995.

1.3PACKING LIST

When the package containing the Si-Tex Radar Antenna is first opened, please check for the following contents.

Si-Tex Antenna (dome or open array) with 30Ft of routing cable

Fasteners, stainless steel

4 Bolts, hex metric M8 x 25U (approx. 3/8 dia. x 1 in. long)

4 Flat washer

4 Lock washer

1 Radar Junction Box

1 Template, for locating mounting holes

2 Fuses, 5A (spare)

1.3.0Options

Flux Gate compass sensor (needed for chart overlay) check with your dealer for this item

Extensions cables, 15 or 20 meters

1.3.1Replacement Parts

1 Radar Junction Box

Stainless Hardware Kit (4 Bolts, flat washer and lock washer)

2 Fuses, 5A (spare)

Contact Si-Tex directly of Replacement Parts at (727) 576-5995.

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2. INSTALLATION

This chapters illustrates the instructions on mechanical and electrical connections of the Radar and the necessary software settings to operate it.

WARNING

In order for the Radar Antenna to communicate with the Chart Plotter, the software must be configured as explained in the Par. 2.7.

2.0INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Prior to the actual installation of the Radar Antenna, several factors must be considered to ensure maximum performance (see also Appendix B).

a.The Antenna must be located so that passengers and crew are not exposed to the direct Radar beam.

b.The Antenna should be mounted on the centerline of your vessel in a location that has an unobstructed view forward and the rest of the area around the scanner is as unobstructed as possible.

c.A location as high as practical to improve maximum range is preferable, keeping in mind that minimum range objects may be overlooked if mounted too high. Large structure or stacks cause blind spots.

d.Contamination from engine exhaust on the scanner housing reduces Radar performance.

e.Antennas for GPS, radio communication or other equipment should not be in the Radar beam (Use non-metallic extension poles to move the active area of Antennas above the Radar beam).

f.In selecting a location, consider the suitability of the mounting surface. It must be flat and approximately levelled with the vessel’s water line. The surface must support the weight of the scanner and have access to the under side for installation of the four mounting bolts.

g.Consider the cable route from the Antenna to the GPS Chart Plotter’s location. Avoid routing the interconnecting cable through areas of possible damage from moving objects, machinery, and exposure to chemicals or high temperature.

NOTE

1.The recommended mounting surface thickness is 3/8 to 1/2 in. (9 mm to 13 mm).

If the mounting surface is thin, the mounting surface must be increased to the recommended surface thickness.

2.If it is thicker, longer bolts must be purchased.

3.The scanner will be damaged if bolts penetrate more than 9/16 in. (15 mm).

2.1PREPARE THE RADAR FOR INSTALLATION

Unpack the Radar Antenna and check that the contents correspond to the packing list.

2.1.0Cable

Do not remove the cover from the unit. There are no connections or adjustments inside the

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unit that are needed for installation or operation. The cable must remain attached. For ease of handling, coil the cable and place it on top of the scanner. Then secure it with tape. Invert the scanner and make sure the four mounting holes are clear to accept bolts.

Working at higher elevations may become necessary while installing the scanner unit. Observe safety measures and take sufficient precaution to avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment.

2.2INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Prepare the mounting surface by making sure it is clean and flat.

NOTE

It is a better to check the accuracy of the template by measuring the actual dimension between the hole locations. The reproduction process and moisture absorption can affect accuracy. Use the template provided to mark the location of four mounting holes. Align the template squarely with the centerline of the vessel and with the arrow pointing forward.

1.Drill four 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter holes through the mounting surface.

2.Check that each bolt (with lock washer and flat washer) protrude through the mounting surface at least 5/16 in. (8 mm) but less than 9/16 in. (15 mm). The scanner will be damaged if bolts protrude more than 9/16 in. (15 mm).

3.Apply sealant around each mounting hole.

4.Place the Antenna on the mounting surface. Orient the Antenna with the index mark on the housing facing forward (cable gland facing aft).

5.Install and tighten four M8 x 25U (M8 x 1 in.) mounting bolts.

6.Uncoil the scanner cable.

7.Secure the cable near the scanner to support the weight of the cable and prevent strain on the watertight cable seal. If the cable is to pass through tubing or a bulkhead, protect the unfinished end.

NOTE

Do not use the unfinished wires or fabric braid to pull the cable. Attach a fish cord only to the cable jacket.

8.Route the cable to the operator’s location, securing it at appropriate points along the way.

9.Make a drip loop and apply sealant at the entry point of an exterior bulkhead.

2.3ELECTRICAL AND DATA CONNECTIONS

The cable from Antenna unit provides all power, data and control connections necessary for operation.

1.The large Black and White leads are for power connections and connect directly to a 10.8 - 31.2 VDC power for MDS-1 and to a 10.8 - 41.6 VDC power for MDS-8/MDS-9/ MDS-10-4/MDS-10-5.

2.The five small wires (Black, Orange, Yellow, Brown, Orange) are connected to the Radar Junction Box.

3.The two remaining small wires (Green and Blue) connect to the Radar On/Off switch.

NOTE

The "On/Off control switch" controls the main power to the Radar Antenna.

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White

12-24VDC

Black

 

Black

JUNCTION BOX

 

Orange

 

Brown

 

Yellow

 

Red

 

 

EXTERNAL SWITCH

 

Blue

 

Green

Figure 2.3 - Antenna Cable

2.4CONNECTION PROCEDURE

NOTE

In the following procedure the small wires must be stripped and tinned, and then connected to the proper connections in the Radar Junction Box, and to pins on the On/Off control switch. If you are uncertain of your skill in completing these tasks, it is strongly advised to obtain the services of a qualified technician. It is essential to the operation and reliability of your Radar that these procedures are accomplished properly.

1.Arrange the free end of the Antenna cable so that the wires will reach their intended points for connections.

2.The two large wires must reach a power panel; the five leads in the braided fabric jacket must reach the Radar Junction Box and the two remaining leads must reach the desired location for the On/Off control switch.

3.If the leads must go in different directions, first route the five leads in the fabric braid to the Junction Box. Then extend the shorter leads using the same size or larger size wire.

Please note that the power supply level at the Junction Box should be at least 12V since due the cable length the voltage at the Radar could drop below 10V.

The power supply cables should be of adequate diameter to feed the Radar, the Chart Plotter, the Junction Box and eventually any other instrument connected. The larger the diameter the better. A too small cable section could cause voltage drop over the cable with consequential overheating and danger of fire.

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Standard Horizon MDS-1, MDS-8, MDS-10-4, MDS-9, MDS-10-5 User Manual

WAAS

GPS Chart

CP300

Radar On/Off Switch (Green & Blue wires from Radar Cable)

Radar Cable

Power / Data

Swiched

DC Power

Figure 2.4 - Example of Connection Procedure for CP300

2.5RADAR JUNCTION BOX CONNECTIONS

Referring to the diagram below, connect the color coded wires from the Radar cable to the designated place on Terminal strip A in Radar Junction Box as follows.

TERMINAL A

Chart Plotter

TERMINAL B

Power Supply

TERMINAL C

Radar Cable

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Open the box unscrewing the

4 bottom screws.

2. Connect the Chart Plotter to terminal A.

3. Connect the Power Supply to terminal B.

4. Connect the Radar Cable to terminal C.

Note: No connections are made to Switch (1) & Switch (2)

5. Connect the BLUE and GREEN wires from the Radar cable a Single Pole Single Throw (SPST) switch. This switch is used to turn the Radar On and Off.

Figure 2.5 - Radar Junction Box

Terminal Strip A - Chart Plotter

This terminal strip is used to connect a compatible Standard Horizon GPS Chart Plotter to a Radar Antenna. Power – and Power+ connections are used to power the Standard Horizon Chart Plotter when connected.

Terminal Strip B - Power Supply

This terminal strip is used to connect the proper supply to power the Radar Antenna and

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