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SI-TEX RADAR

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INST ALLA TION and CONNECTION MANUAL

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Copyright 2012. YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
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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
not-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 SI-TEX [phone] in the USA and Canada.
Alternately USA customers should contact STANDARD HORIZON on 714-827-7600 or

[e-mail]; UK customers should contact STANDARD HORIZON on

email to
01962 866667 or email
contact their local dealer or distributor for support.

[e-mail]; European customers should

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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

1.2.0 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 SETUP ........................................ 16

2.7.0 CP180/CP180i/CPF180i/CP190i/CPF190i Connections...................16

Port Setup .......................................................................................... 16

2.7.1 CP300/CP300i/CPF300i/CP390i/CPF390i Connections...................17

Port Setup .......................................................................................... 17

2.7.2 CPV350 Connections.........................................................................18

Port Setup .......................................................................................... 19

2.7.3 CP500/CP590 Connections ............................................................... 19

Port Setup .......................................................................................... 20

2.7.4 CPV550 Connections.........................................................................20

2.8 CHART PLOTTERS SOFTWARE UPDATE .................................................. 21

Port Setup .......................................................................................... 21

2.8.0 Backing up Marks and Routes...........................................................21

2.8.1 Installing Software..............................................................................21

3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................22

3.0 MDS-1 ............................................................................................................. 22

3.0.0 Antenna Unit.......................................................................................22

3.0.1 Dimensions and Mounting ................................................................. 23

3.1 MDS-8 ............................................................................................................. 24

3.1.0 Antenna Unit.......................................................................................24

3.1.1 Dimensions and Mounting ................................................................. 24

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3.2 MDS-9 ............................................................................................................. 25

3.2.0 Antenna Unit.......................................................................................25

3.2.1 Dimensions and Mounting ................................................................. 26

3.3 MDS-10-4/MDS-10-5 ......................................................................................27

3.3.0 Antenna Unit.......................................................................................27

3.3.1 Dimensions and Mounting ................................................................. 28

Appendix A. WHAT IS RADAR?............................................................................................29

A.0 GENERAL .......................................................................................................29

A.0.0 Antenna .............................................................................................. 29

A.0.1 Side Lobe ........................................................................................... 29

A.1 CHARACTERISTICS OF RADAR WAVE ...................................................... 30

A.1.0 Targets difficult to display on screen ................................................. 30

A.1.1 Shadow zones of radar ......................................................................30

A.1.2 False echoes ...................................................................................... 30

Ghost echoes ..................................................................................... 31

Multiple echoes .................................................................................. 31

False echoes caused by side lobe ....................................................31

Distant false echoes caused by duct phenomenon ..........................32

Radar interference .............................................................................32

Appendix B. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................33

B.0 MORE INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.................................................33

B.0.0 Shifting from keel line ........................................................................33

B.0.1 Obtaining sufficient dip angle.............................................................33

B.1 INSTALLING SCANNER UNIT ....................................................................... 33

INDEX ...................................................................................................................................... 35

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.0 CONVENTIONS 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

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

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The Radar Antenna includes the necessary electronics to deliver Radar information to a
compatible STANDARD HORIZON 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

· CPF180i

· CP190i

· CPF190i

· CP300

· CP300i

· CPF300i

· CP390i

· CPF390i

· CPV350

· CP500

· CP590

· CPV550

press.

item.

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, a Software CARD is available in the USA by contacting STANDARD
HORIZON’s Parts department on 714-827-7600 Extn. 6800 or by email at
[e-mail]. UK customers may contact STANDARD HORIZON on 01962
866667 or by email to

[e-mail]. See Par. 2.8 for software update procedure.

1.2 GENERAL INFORMATION

The SI-TEX Radar Antennas are compatible specific STANDARD HORIZON Chart

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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.

1.2.0 Product Support Inquiries

If you have any questions or comments, we invite you to contact:

· USA customers: STANDARD HORIZON on 714-827-7600 or by email
[e-mail].

· UK customers: STANDARD HORIZON on 01962 866667 or email
[e-mail].

· European customers: their local dealer or distributor for support.

· SI-TEX [phone] in the USA and Canada.

1.3 PACKING 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)

1.3.0 Options

Flux Gate compass sensor (needed for chart overlay) check with your dealer for this item
Extensions cables, 15 or 20 meters

1.3.1 Replacement 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 [phone] in the USA and Canada.

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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.

2.0 INSTALLATION 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 not-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 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).

2.1 PREPARE THE RADAR FOR INSTALLATION

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

2.1.0 Cable

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.

2.2 INSTALLATION 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.

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.

Align the template squarely with

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.

2.3 ELECTRICAL 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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Figure 2.3 - Antenna Cable

2.4 CONNECTION 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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