IMCA Mini RadaScan, Owner'S Manual

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Mini RadaScan Microwave Radar Sensor for
Dynamic Positioning Operations
IMCA M 229 – October 2015
1 Preface .................................................................................................................... 1
2 Glossary of Terms ................................................................................................. 2
3 Overview ................................................................................................................. 3
4 Components ........................................................................................................... 4
5 Features .................................................................................................................. 5
5.1 System Advantages ................................................................................................................................................. 5
5.2 System Disadvantages............................................................................................................................................ 5
6 Installation .............................................................................................................. 6
6.1 Sensor Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................................................ 6
6.2 Sensor Placement ................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.3 Responder Placement............................................................................................................................................ 7
6.4 Calibration ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
7 System Design ........................................................................................................ 8
7.1 Sensor Properties ................................................................................................................................................... 8
7.2 Measurement Principles ........................................................................................................................................ 9
7.3 Responders ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
8 Operation ............................................................................................................. 13
8.1 Dashboard ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
8.2 Multiple Sensor/Multiple Target Operation ................................................................................................. 14
8.3 Mini RadaScan Interoperability and Compatibility ...................................................................................... 14
9 Servicing and Maintenance ................................................................................. 16
9.1 Software Upgrades .............................................................................................................................................. 16
9.2 Recycling and Disposal ....................................................................................................................................... 16
10 Applications .......................................................................................................... 17
11 Operational Experience ...................................................................................... 18
11.1 Co-location/Sensor Placement ........................................................................................................................ 18
11.2 Performance ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
11.3 Responder Angle of Incidence ......................................................................................................................... 20
11.4 Multi-path Accuracy ............................................................................................................................................ 20
11.5 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................................ 24
11.6 Operational Experience ..................................................................................................................................... 26
12 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 27
12.1 Computer Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 27
12.2 Sensor Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 27
12.3 Responder Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 28
13 References ............................................................................................................ 29