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Radar Scanner Dimensions - Underside View

Dimension Description

Measurement

Distance from the centerline to the rear mounting hole.

4.59 in (116.5 mm)

Distance between mounting holes.

9.17 in (233 mm)

Distance from the centerline to the front mounting hole.

1.08 in (27.5 mm)

Distance between front and rear mounting holes.

5.57 in (141.5 mm)

Specifications

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Page 1: ...Humminbird CHIRP Radar Installation Manual Humminbird CHIRP Radar Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ...s provided Failure to do so could result in personal injury damage to your vessel and or poor product performance CAUTION Installation and radar tuning should only be performed by a qualified radar service technician Potential Ignition Source WARNING This product is NOT approved for use in hazardous and or flammable atmospheres Do NOT install in a hazardous and or flammable atmosphere such as in a...

Page 3: ...ty Compass Safe Distance WARNING To prevent potential interference with the vessel s magnetic compasses ensure an adequate distance is maintained from the product NOTE When choosing a suitable location for the product you should aim to maintain the maximum possible distance from any compasses Typically this distance should be at least 3 feet 1 m in all directions However for some smaller vessels i...

Page 4: ...ction water intrusion and subsequent equipment failure may occur if the product is subjected to commercial high pressure washing Humminbird will not warrant products subjected to high pressure washing NOTE This product is protected by patents design patents patents pending or design patents pending ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS Products sold in the U S are not intended for use in the internati...

Page 5: ...oducts WEEE DIRECTIVE EU Directive 2002 96 EC Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE impacts most distributors sellers and manufacturers of consumer electronics in the European Union The WEEE Directive requires the producer of consumer electronics to take responsibility for the management of waste from their products to achieve environmentally responsible disposal during the p...

Page 6: ...7 feet 2 m More than 7 feet 2 m from the path of a radar beam A radar beam can normally be assumed to spread 20 degrees above and below the radiating element The product is supplied from a separate battery from that used for engine start This is important to prevent erratic behavior and data loss which can occur if the engine start does not have a separate battery Humminbird specified cables are u...

Page 7: ...cation 12 2 Connect the Power and Data Cables to the Radar Scanner 13 3 Install the Radar Scanner 15 5 Route the Cables 17 1 Route the Power and Data Cables 17 6 Connect to Power and Ethernet 18 1 Determine Your Fuse and Thermal Breaker Requirement 18 2 Connect to Power 19 3 Connect to the Control Head 20 7 Test the Installation 22 Mechanical Checks 22 Power On the Control Head 22 Two Year Limited...

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Page 9: ...ed target range resolution and reduced background noise Radar image display and control via compatible Humminbird control head 24 RPM scanner rotation Low power consumption Installation Overview This manual will guide you through the following installation requirements for the Humminbird Radar scanner Preparing for Installation Selecting the Mounting Location Installing the Radar Scanner Connectin...

Page 10: ...is manual before proceeding with the installation NOTE A separate 12 24 VDC power supply is required for the Radar scanner installation to prevent erratic behavior and data loss which can occur if the engine start does not have a separate power supply 1 Review the Box Contents Also see the Specifications section for additional product information 1 Unpack the box and confirm the contents with the ...

Page 11: ... diagram should include the following Location of all components Cable types routes and lengths NOTE Confirm that you have read and understood the warnings and cautions provided in the Important Information section before proceeding with the installation Hardware Cable Requirement to Connect to Radar Scanner Voltage Requirements ONIX SOLIX No additional cables required 12 VDC HELIX Separate purcha...

Page 12: ...earing the Mounting Holes 4 mounting holes Example of a Schematic Diagram with an Ethernet Switch Connection Radar scanner control head power cable lengths vary per model Radar scanner power cable 32 8 ft 10 m Ethernet Switch AS EC M12 to RM data cable 32 8 ft 10 m AS EC QDE adapter cable 12 in 304 8 mm separate purchase required Ethernet Switch power supply control head power supply Ethernet Swit...

Page 13: ... or other scanners Away from heat and fumes On a stable platform that is capable of securely supporting the scanner under seagoing conditions Easily accessible WARNING Do NOT install the radar in a location that exposes passengers and crew to the radar beam Do NOT mount the radar where it could radiate on any person CAUTION Working at higher elevations may become necessary while installing the sca...

Page 14: ...as and False Echoes Large structures or stacks may cause blind spots and or false echoes Wet sails may also cause shadow areas so Radar performance may be reduced in the rain If you mount the Radar scanner on a mast echoes from other targets may be reflected from the mast It is particularly important to avoid shadow areas near the bow In shadow areas beyond the obstruction there will be a reductio...

Page 15: ...g Surface The mounting surface must be flat stable and approximately parallel with the boat s waterline Surface Thickness If the mounting surface is thin a doubler should be added If the mounting surface is thick longer bolts must be purchased separately Surface Angle The Radar beam from the Radar scanner is approximately 20 wide in the vertical direction to give good target detection even when yo...

Page 16: ... located at the bottom of the scanner unit NOTE If the mounting bracket or surface has a curvature of more than 5 64 2 mm use spacers with the mounting bolts to prevent stress on the scanner housing Access Access to the under side is required for installation of the mounting bolts Compensating for Bow Rise wedge or washers Incorrect Mounting Base Correct Mounting Base mounting surface is clear and...

Page 17: ...arately to the Radar scanner mounting bracket To prevent the risk of the Radar scanner falling after it has been damaged the security lanyard supplied with the mast bracket separate purchase required must be secured properly to the mast and to the Radar scanner according to the instructions provided with the bracket If a safety lanyard is not supplied with the mounting bracket contact your local d...

Page 18: ... by at least 1 6 ft 0 5 m This applies to all installation locations on the vessel Multiple scanners should be mounted in a way that minimizes interference between the vertical beamwidths of the 2 scanners To minimize any potential interference mount the scanners with as much physical separation as possible Example of a Mast Platform Mount with a Safety Lanyard mounting platform safety lanyard att...

Page 19: ...a general hardware or automotive store Avoid Cable Bending Do NOT bend cables excessively Wherever possible ensure a minimum bend radius of 4 100 mm Strain Relief Ensure adequate strain relief is provided Protect connectors from strain and ensure they will not pull out under extreme sea conditions Cable Protection Protect all cables from physical damage and exposure to heat Use trunking or conduit...

Page 20: ...imensions 1 Prepare the Mounting Location 1 Confirm that the mounting location meets the requirements described in the section Choose the Mounting Location 2 Clean and dry the mounting surface 3 Align the included template squarely with the center line of the boat or chosen mounting location with the arrow pointing forward towards the bow of the vessel 4 Tape the template to the chosen mounting lo...

Page 21: ...te the cable ports 4 Turn the power port locking collar counterclockwise to unlock it 5 Connect the power cable connector to the power port on the Radar scanner making sure that the notch lines up with the guide in the port 6 Turn the power port locking collar clockwise approximately 90 degrees until you hear two clicks to secure the cable connection Confirm the cable is securely connected 7 Conne...

Page 22: ...latch in closed position strain relief data port data cable power port power cable Cable Routing Examples cable latch in closed position data port data cable power port power cable data port data cable power port power cable ...

Page 23: ...rising at cruising speed 3 Install one spring washer and one flat washer on each bolt as indicated in the illustration Mounting the Scanner Unit 4 Insert each bolt through the drilled bolt holes in the mounting surface and into each threaded bolt hole on the Radar scanner Hand tighten only 5 Confirm the bolts have a minimum insertion in the Radar scanner base of 5 8 16 mm and a maximum of 7 8 22 m...

Page 24: ...opriate risers shims or additional washers 6 Hand tighten the bolts to a torque of 11 ft lbf 15 Nm CAUTION Do not use a high speed driver on this combination of fasteners Hand tighten only Mounting the Scanner Unit flat washer spring washer bolt mounting surface partial view 16 Installation ...

Page 25: ...rom a general hardware or automotive store 1 Route the Power and Data Cables Route the power cable to the power source and the data cable to the control head or Ethernet Switch location You will connect the cables in a later procedure 1 Confirm the vessel s power supply is switched off 2 Route the power cable to the fuse panel or battery 3 Route the data cable to the control head or Ethernet Switc...

Page 26: ...ion i e fuse thermal breaker etc CAUTION Only use the power cable supplied with your product Do not use a power cable designed for or supplied with a different product 1 Determine Your Fuse and Thermal Breaker Requirement Ideally all equipment should be wired to individual suitably rated thermal breakers or fuses to provide appropriate circuit protection Where this is not possible and more than on...

Page 27: ...thernet Switch location Fuse Terminal Connection 2a Use crimp on type electrical connectors not included that match the terminal on the fuse panel Attach the black wire to ground and the red wire to positive 12 VDC or 24 VDC power Install a 5 Amp fuse not included for protection of the unit OR Battery Switch Connection 2b Install the battery switch not included using the instructions provided with...

Page 28: ...ting the cables Connect to HELIX To connect the Radar scanner to a HELIX control head a separate purchase AS EC QDE Ethernet Adapter Cable is required 1 Connect the data cable connector to the AS EC QDE adapter cable connector Hand tighten the screw nut on the cable to secure the connection 2 Insert the AS EC QDE adapter cable connector into the Ethernet port on the control head 3 Confirm there is...

Page 29: ...2 Connect an Ethernet cable to an available port on the Ethernet Switch 3 ONIX SOLIX Insert the Ethernet cable connector into the Ethernet port on the control head HELIX Connect the Ethernet cable connector to one end of an AS EC QDE adapter cable connector and insert the other end into the Ethernet port on the control head 4 If the cable connector has a screw nut hand tighten the screw nut to sec...

Page 30: ... the following mechanical checks 1 Confirm that all securing bolts are fully tightened and the appropriate mechanical locking washers are in place 2 Confirm all connections are secure 3 Confirm all connecting cables and wires are secured and protected as necessary Power On the Control Head See your Humminbird operations manual to configure the radar and start transmission Test the Installation ...

Page 31: ...s not responsible for charges connected with the removal of such product or reinstallation of replaced or repaired parts This warranty does not apply to a product that has been Improperly installed Used in an installation other than that recommended in the product installation and operation instructions Damaged or has failed because of an accident or abnormal operation Repaired or modified by enti...

Page 32: ...ays from the receipt of your unit at our factory This does not include shipping time to and from our factory Units received on Friday are typically shipped by the following Wednesday units received Monday are typically shipped by Thursday etc All repair work is performed by factory trained technicians to meet exacting factory specifications Factory serviced units go through the same rigorous testi...

Page 33: ... Repair Authorization Number from Humminbird Customer Service Tag product with your name street address phone number and your assigned Repair Authorization Number Include a brief written description of the problem Include a copy of your receipt to show proof and date of purchase Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird using an insured carrier with delivery confirmation For OUT OF WARRANTY ser...

Page 34: ... Nm Check the Cable Connections 1 Power off the Radar scanner 2 Check that all connected cables are in good condition and securely attached 3 Examine all cables for signs of chafing cuts or other damage Check the Radar Scanner 1 Power off the Radar scanner 2 Ensure the Radar scanner is firmly attached to the mounting surface Cleaning the Radar Scanner The Radar scanner does not require regular cle...

Page 35: ... authorized dealer for assistance Ensure power supply maintains the correct voltage when the system is switched on If the Radar scanner is connected to the control head via an Ethernet Switch ensure that All relevant equipment is correctly connected to the Ethernet Switch The Ethernet Switch power supply is satisfactory The Ethernet Switch is in good condition Ethernet cables are securely connecte...

Page 36: ...to 55 C Storage Temperature Range 13 to 158 F 25 to 70 C Wind Force up to 95 at 95 F 35 C 100 Knots Range Scales 1 16 1 8 1 4 3 8 1 2 3 4 1 1 5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 and 24 nautical miles Water Resistance IPX6 IEC 529 Weight 12 3 pounds 5 6 kg Power Cable Length 32 8 feet 10 m Transmitter Type X band solid state transmitter with pulse compression technology Transmit Frequency 9354 to 9446 MHz Peak Power...

Page 37: ...pe Patch Array Peak Power Output 20 W Transmit Frequency 9354 to 9446 MHz Beamwidth nominal Horizontal 4 9 Vertical 20 Polarization Horizontal Rotation Speed 24 rpm nominal NOTE Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice 29 Specifications ...

Page 38: ...t of the mounting base 4 57 in 116 mm B Distance from the rear of the mounting base to the front of the mounting base 13 95 in 355 mm Radar Scanner Dimensions Rear View C D E Dimension Description Measurement C Height of Radar scanner 8 25 in 209 5 mm D Mounting base width rear of unit 12 58 in 319 5 mm E Width of Radar scanner 21 30 in 541 mm 30 Specifications ...

Page 39: ...t F Distance from the centerline to the rear mounting hole 4 59 in 116 5 mm G Distance between mounting holes 9 17 in 233 mm H Distance from the centerline to the front mounting hole 1 08 in 27 5 mm I Distance between front and rear mounting holes 5 57 in 141 5 mm 31 Specifications ...

Page 40: ...13 98 in 355 mm 8 25 in 209 5 mm 12 58 in 319 5 mm 21 3 in 541 mm 4 59 in 116 5 mm 9 17 in 233 mm 1 08 in 27 5 mm 5 57 in 141 5 mm 32 Specifications Shop the largest selection of reliable marine electronics and navigation in our online store ...

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