Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto MDS-8 del fabbricante Standard Horizon
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SI-TEX RADAR INST ALLA TION and CONNECTION MANUAL MDS-1 MDS-8 MDS-9 MDS-10-4/MDS-10-5.
Page 4 Radar Installation Manual 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.
Radar Installation Manual Page 5 SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 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.
Page 6 Radar Installation Manual 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.
Radar Installation Manual Page 7 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................ 5 High Voltage Warning ....................................................
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Radar Installation Manual Page 9 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. [C HART ] If you see brackets around a bold and small capital letter word this refers to a Soft Key press.
Page 10 Radar Installation Manual 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 t.
Radar Installation Manual Page 11 2. INST ALLA TION 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.
Page 12 Radar Installation Manual 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.
Radar Installation Manual Page 13 12-24VDC JUNCTION BOX EXTERNAL SWITCH Green Blue Black White Black Orange Red Brown Y ellow Figure 2.3 - Antenna Cable 2.
Page 14 Radar Installation Manual Radar Cable Radar On/Off Switch (Green & Blue wires from Radar Cable) Power / Data Swiched DC Power GPS Chart CP300 WAAS Figure 2.
Radar Installation Manual Page 15 Standard Horizon Chart Plotter. Do not omit the in-line fuse unless a dedicated and fused terminal is available. If so, install a 5 Amp fuse. Terminal Strip C - Radar Cable This terminal strip is used to connect the Radar Antenna.
Page 16 Radar Installation Manual 2.7 CHART PLOTTER CONNECTIONS AND SET UP The following instructions refer to Dome Antennas; refer to Open Array for connections. 2.7.0 CP180 & CP180i Connections PWR & ACC 1 Cable A switch MUST be connected to turn the Radar On or Off Radar Switch Battery Battery Switch RADAR CABLE WIRE COL.
Radar Installation Manual Page 17 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ADVANCED SETUP and press [ENT] . 3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight IN/OUT CONNECTIONS and press [ENT] . 4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight PORT 1 INPUT and press [ENT] .
Page 18 Radar Installation Manual 1. From the Chart page, press [MENU] . Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT] . 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ADVANCED SETUP and press [ENT] . 3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight IN/OUT CONNECTIONS and press [ENT] .
Radar Installation Manual Page 19 Port Setup When an optional Radar Antenna is connected, Port 1 of the NMEA In/Out Communication Setup menu must be changed to RADAR as shown below for communications. 1. From the Chart page, press [MENU] . Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT] .
Page 20 Radar Installation Manual Port Setup When an optional Radar Antenna is connected, Port 1 of the NMEA In/Out Communication Setup menu must be changed to RADAR as shown below for communications. 1. From the Chart page, press [MENU] . Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT] .
Radar Installation Manual Page 21 Port Setup When an optional Radar Antenna is connected, Port 1 of the NMEA In/Out Communication Setup menu must be changed to RADAR as shown below for communications. 1. From the Chart page, press [MENU] . Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT] .
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Radar Installation Manual Page 23 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Antenna Peak Power Output 2KW 2KW 4KW 4KW Beam Width (degree) Horizontal 7° 4.7° 4.0° 2.4°/1.7 Beam Width (degree) V ertical 25° 25° 25° 25° Rotation (RPM) 30 30 24 24 12.4 Inch-Dome 20 Inch-Dome 23.
Page 24 Radar Installation Manual 3.0.1 Dimensions and Mounting Figure 3.0.1 - Radar MDS-1 (I) Weight: 4.5 kg (10 lb) without cable Weight: 5.5 kg (12.
Radar Installation Manual Page 25 3.1 MDS-8 3.1.0 Antenna Unit · Power supply : 10.8 to 41.6 VDC · Power consumption : 30W or less · Preheat times : 90 sec · Aerial : Radome 1.5 Feet · Peak power output : 2 kW · Transmitting frequency : 9445+/-30MHz · Beam width (degree) Horizontal : 4.
Page 26 Radar Installation Manual Weight: 8.1 kg (18.0 lb) : 6.8 kg (15.0 lb) without 10m cable included Weight cable Figure 3.1.1a - Radar MDS-8 (II) 3.2 MDS-9 3.2.0 Antenna Unit · Power supply : 10.8 to 41.6 VDC · Power consumption : 45W or less · Preheat times : 120 sec · Aerial : Radome 1.
Radar Installation Manual Page 27 · Noise figure : 6.0dB or less · Operating Temperature : -25°C ~ +55°C · Operation in wind (relative) : 100 knots · Water Resistance : IPX6 (IEC60529) · Preheat times output (by 5 sec step) : 115 sec to 5 sec 3.
Page 28 Radar Installation Manual 3.3 MDS-10-4/MDS-10-5 3.3.0 Antenna Unit · Power supply : 10.8 to 41.6 VDC · Power consumption : 80W or less · Preheat times : 120 sec · Aerial MDS-10-4 or MDS-10-5 : Open 4 or 5 Feet · Peak power output : 4 kW · Transmitting frequency : 9410+/-30MHz · Beam width (degree) Horizontal : 2.
Radar Installation Manual Page 29 3.3.1 Dimensions and Mounting Figure 3.3.1 - Radar MDS-10-4/MDS-10-5 (II) Weight: 21.2 Kg (47lb) 4 feet Weight: 21.9 Kg (49lb) 5 feet Figure 3.
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Radar Installation Manual Page 31 Appendix A. WHA T IS RAD AR? A.0 GENERAL The word “radar” is an acronym for “RAdio Detecting And Ranging.” In very simple terms, this is how it works. A radio transmitter sends a quick microwave pulse, and then a receiver listens for that signal’s echo when it is bounced back from something in its path.
Page 32 Radar Installation Manual Beam Side lobe Main Side Antenna Figure A.0.1 - Antenna pattern A.1 CHARACTERISTICS OF RADAR WAVE Radio waves travel out from the antenna while bending slightly along the earth’s surface. The amount they bend depends on atmospheric conditions.
Radar Installation Manual Page 33 create a shdow zone behind it and prevent you from seeing targets on the other side. More importantly, if a mast or some part of the boat’s superstructure is in the path of the antenna’s sweep, this will also create a shadow zone.
Page 34 Radar Installation Manual Real echo 3 1 HU Multiple echoes { Figure A.1.2a - Multiple Echoes False echoes caused by side lobe An antenna’s side lobe emissions are low power, and will not register distant targets.
Radar Installation Manual Page 35 or eliminate the interference. 3 1 HU Radar interference Figure A.1.2c - Radar interference.
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Radar Installation Manual Page 37 A ppendix B. INST ALLA TION B.0 MORE INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS B.0.0 Shifting from keel line By shifting the scanner position from the keel line to the starboard side of the boat, it is possible to move shadow zones to the port side.
Page 38 Radar Installation Manual B.1 INSTALLING SCANNER UNIT Use a mounting base such as the ones shown in Figure B.1, or you can install the scanner directly to a roof or other flat surface. Be certain you keep the water drain tube clear. It’s located at the bottom of the scanner unit.
Radar Installation Manual Page 39 INDEX A Aerial ........................................... 23, 25, 26, 28 Antenna ........................................................... 31 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ........................... 15 Antenna Unit ........
Page 40 Radar Installation Manual PLEASE NOTE The following "Limited Warranty" is for customers that have purchased products in the United States.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Standard Horizon MDS-8 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Standard Horizon MDS-8 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Standard Horizon MDS-8 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Standard Horizon MDS-8 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Standard Horizon MDS-8, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Standard Horizon MDS-8.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Standard Horizon MDS-8. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Standard Horizon MDS-8 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.