NorthStar 2 kW Bedienungsanleitung

Northstar 2 kW Radar Installation Manual 1

2 Northstar 2 kW Radar Installation Manual

FCC Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a normal installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.

A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports.

Industry Canada

Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation

of the device.

Refer also to the system specifications section.

Compliance Statement

EMC compliance:

USA (FCC): Part 15 Class B

Refer also to the system specifications section.

Disclaimer

As Northstar is continuously improving this product we retain the right to make changes to the

product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your

nearest Northstar distributor if you require any further assistance.

It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in a manner that

will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely

responsible for observing safe boating practices.

BRUNSWICK NEW TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL

LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT

MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.

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relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from, another

language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation,

the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation.

This manual represents the product as at the time of printing. Brunswick New Technologies Inc. and its

subsidiaries and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice.

New Technologies Inc.

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Warranty

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It is shipped with the Product Registration Card.

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Contents

FCC Statement....................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Industry Canada.................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Compliance Statement....................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Warranty.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Feedback from you.............................................................................................................................................................................. 3

1Preface 6

2Introduction to the Northstar radar 8

2.1 2 kW radar system overview .................................................................................................................................................. 8

2.2 Check the 2 kW radar parts..................................................................................................................................................... 9

3Install the radar 13

3.1 Choose the scanner location ...............................................................................................................................................13

3.1.1 Power boat installations........................................................................................................................................................14

3.1.2 Yacht installations ...................................................................................................................................................................15

3.2 How to find the optimum height for the scanner ........................................................................................................16

3.3 How to find the maximum detection range...................................................................................................................16

3.4 How to reduce false echoes and shadow zones ...........................................................................................................17

3.5 2 kW scanner dimensions .....................................................................................................................................................18

3.6 Install a scanner on a trestle.................................................................................................................................................18

3.7 Install the 2 kW scanner unit................................................................................................................................................19

3.8 Install the radar processor ....................................................................................................................................................20

4Wire the radar system 21

4.1 Wiring guidelines.....................................................................................................................................................................21

4.2 Connect the 2 kW interconnection cable (NS003101) to the scanner...................................................................21

4.3 Run the 2 kW interconnection cable (NS003100/NS003101) to the radar processor.......................................25

4.4 2 kW radar processor connections.....................................................................................................................................26

4.5 Connect the 2 kW radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display................................................................................27

4.5.1 Connect the radar communications cable (NS003107) to the junction box.......................................................28

4.5.2 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (common power source).......................................30

4.5.3 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (different power sources)......................................32

4.6 Connect the 2 kW radar processor to an 8000i display ..............................................................................................33

4.6.1 Configure the remote power control for an 8000i.......................................................................................................33

4.6.2 Connect an 8000i network cable (NS00481X)................................................................................................................34

4.6.3 Connect the optional NMEA compass for an 8000i .....................................................................................................34

4.7 Connect the power cable......................................................................................................................................................34

4.8 Connect the ground wire......................................................................................................................................................35

4.9 Radar system checklist...........................................................................................................................................................36

5Set up the radar with a Northstar system 37

6Set up the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i 38

6.1 Turn the radar on and off......................................................................................................................................................38

6.1.1 Before you turn on the radar for the first time...............................................................................................................38

6.1.2 Turn the radar on.....................................................................................................................................................................38

6.1.3 Turn the radar off.....................................................................................................................................................................38

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6.2 Configure the navigator communications......................................................................................................................39

6.3 Heading sensor requirements.............................................................................................................................................39

6.3.1 Disable the heading sensor input ......................................................................................................................................39

6.4 Calibrating the radar...............................................................................................................................................................40

6.4.1 Prepare for calibration ...........................................................................................................................................................40

6.4.2 Tune the radar...........................................................................................................................................................................40

6.4.3 Set the STC Curve.....................................................................................................................................................................40

6.4.4 Set the trigger delay ...............................................................................................................................................................41

6.4.5 Set the heading calibration (heading sensor installed) ..............................................................................................41

6.4.6 Set the heading calibration (heading sensor not installed) ......................................................................................42

6.5 Adjust the appearance settings..........................................................................................................................................42

6.6 Restore all the factory settings............................................................................................................................................43

6.6.1 Restore the factory appearance settings.........................................................................................................................43

7Maintenance 44

7.1 General maintenance.............................................................................................................................................................44

7.2 Scanner maintenance.............................................................................................................................................................44

7.3 Other maintenance items .....................................................................................................................................................44

8Troubleshoot the radar 45

8.1 Technical support, service and repairs .............................................................................................................................45

8.2 Radar is not operating correctly..........................................................................................................................................45

8.3 If the scanner fails to turn......................................................................................................................................................46

8.4 How to reduce noise and interference.............................................................................................................................46

8.5 Make sure the power is present and correctly wired...................................................................................................47

8.6 Confirm the equipment installed.......................................................................................................................................47

8.7 Are Range Rings displayed? .................................................................................................................................................47

9Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system 48

10 2 kW radar system specifications 49

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1 Preface

This manual explains how to install the scanner and the radar processor. It also explains how to set up

the radar system after installation and gives information on troubleshooting.

This manual is supplementary to Revision C and Revision D of the

Northstar 6100i Networked

Navigation System Installation Manual Part Number GM6KIM

If the radar will be used with a Northstar 8000i system, this manual should be used with the Northstar

8000i System installation documentation for your display processor.

This manual is written for professional marine technicians, installation technicians, and service

technicians, and can be used for information by dealers.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result

in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Ensure that mains power is OFF before starting installation or servicing work. Electrical shock, fire or injury can

result if electrical power remains ON, or is switched ON, during installation or servicing work.

A potentially lethal high voltage is present and can remain for a period of time after the equipment is turned OFF.

Ensure that capacitors are discharged with an Earthed wire before starting servicing work.

Ensure that internal surfaces are no longer charged before you touch them.

To minimize accidents, wear dry cotton gloves and avoid touching equipment with both hands unless absolutely

necessary. Always work from a stable position to avoid slipping or falling onto the equipment.

The radar is intended ONLY as an aid to navigation.

The skipper must make final decisions based on all of the information sources to hand

and must not rely solely on the radar.

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Only qualified personnel should install or service this equipment. Installation or servicing work that is done by

non-qualified personnel can result in equipment breakdown, poor performance of the equipment, fire, electrical

and physical hazards, injury or death.

Wear safety equipment such as a hard hat and a safety belt at all times when installing or working on the scanner.

The scanner is usually installed in an elevated position and serious injury or death can result if a person falls while

installing or working on it. It may be necessary to construct a working platform, particularly for the installation.

Install the scanner in an elevated position to minimize the radiation hazard to personnel.

Never look directly into the scanner at close range while the radar is operating.

Radar scanners emit electromagnetic energy at a frequency that can be harmful at close range. Always keep the

recommended safe distance from the scanner as follows:

Scanner

Model

Vertical beam

angle of scanner

(degrees)

Minimum safe distance (100 Watts

per m² average power density)

Note 1

Minimum safe distance (10 Watts

per m² average power density)

Note 2

2 kW 30 1.6 ft (0.5 m) 4.6 ft (1.4 m)

4 kW 25 3 ft (0.9 m) 9.3 ft (2.8 m)

6 kW 20 3.6 ft (1.1 m) 11.5 ft (3.5 m)

10 kW 20 9.5 ft (2.9 m) 3 ft (9.0 m)

25 kW 20 18 ft (5.5 m) 57 ft (17.4 m)

NOTES: Limits apply to exposure within the vertical beam angle.

Note 1: Peak occupational exposure limit pursuant to IEC 60936 Clause 3.27 and IEC 62252 Clause 4.32

Note 2: General public exposure limit pursuant to IEC 60936 Clause 3.27 and IEC 62252 Clause 4.32

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2 Introduction to the Northstar radar

The Northstar radars are designed as an option available to the Northstar 6000i, 6100i, or 8000i

systems.

A variety of scanner models are available (2 kW, 4 kW, 6 kW, 10 kW and 25 kW) to suit different

customer requirements. Each scanner model has a corresponding radar processor model.

2.1 2 kW radar system overview

The 2 kW radar system is intended for use in a marine environment. It consists of a dome connected

to the 2 kW radar processor by a prefabricated interconnection cable (NS00310X), which is available in

two lengths.

where A is the radar processor, B is the vessel's power supply (12 V DC ONLY), and C is the Network

Linker (NS004721).

If the radar processor is connected to a Northstar 6000i or 6100i, it communicates with the display unit

through the 6000i and 6100i radar communications cable (NS003107). An optional extension cable

(NS003108) is available.

If the radar processor is connected to a Northstar 8000i system, it communicates with the 8000i

Network Linker (NS004721) through the 8000i network cable (NS00481X).

DC power for the scanner and radar processor is provided through a power cable that connects the

radar processor to the vessel's DC power supply. The power cable is not supplied.

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2.2 Check the 2 kW radar parts

The RDR1021MD 2 kW radar system consists of a scanner, a radar processor, and associated cables.

There are two basic options for the 2 kW radar:

NS004790R is the standard 2 kW radar system, consisting of a box containing the scanner

and the 49 ft (15 m) interconnection cable (NS003100). This is pre-installed into the scanner.

NS004790M is the alternative 2 kW radar system, consisting of a box containing only the

scanner. This radar system is designed for use with the (65.5 ft) 20 m interconnection cable

(NS003101) which is ordered and supplied separately.

If you want to use an interconnection cable length other than the 49 ft (15 m) or 65.5 ft (20 m) options,

please consult your Northstar dealer.

If you're connecting the 2 kW radar to a Northstar 6000i or 6100i system, a 10 ft (3 m) radar

communications cable (NS003107) is supplied with the 6000i or 6100i system. If this is not long

enough, an optional 6 ft (1.8 m) extension cable (NS003108) can be added. between the radar

processor and the 6000i. This extension cable is not supplied as standard, and must be ordered

separately.

If you're connecting the radar to a Northstar 8000i system, you need the 8000i network cable

(NS00481X) which is available is several lengths. This is not supplied as standard, and must be ordered

separately.

Unpack the boxes carefully and check the contents against the packing lists. If anything is missing,

contact your distributor.

NS004790R 2 kW scanner standard components

Quantity Item Part name Part no.

Scanner unit NS004790 with

interconnection

cable NS003100

49 ft (15 m) pre-

installed

Hexagonal bolt

5/16-18

UNCx31.75 mm

Part of Hardware

kit HR000066

M8 Spring

washer

Part of Hardware

kit HR000066

M8 Plain washer Part of Hardware

kit HR000066

Rubber washer Part of Hardware

kit HR000066

Packing list LA000450A

Installation sheet

MTZ303386

LA000410A

Mounting

template

LA000451A

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NS004790M 2 kW scanner standard components

Quantity Item Part name Part no.

Scanner unit NS004790

Hexagonal bolt

5/16-18

UNCx31.75 mm

Part of Hardware

kit HR000066

M8 Spring

washer

Part of Hardware

kit HR000066

M8 Plain washer Part of Hardware

kit HR000066

Rubber washer Part of Hardware

kit HR000066

Packing list LA000450A

Installation sheet

MTZ303386

LA000410A

Mounting

template

LA000451A

NS004780R 2 kW radar processor standard components

Quantity Item Part name Part no.

2 kW radar

processor box

NS004780

This manual MN000355A

Installation

template

LA000276A

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