Contents
1.1
FCC Statement............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2
Industry Canada ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3
Compliance Statement............................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.4
Disclaimer..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.5
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.6
Feedback from you ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2
Preface 5
3
Introduction to the Northstar radar
7
3.1
10 kW radar system overview................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2
Check the 10 kW radar parts .................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.3
Install the radar.........................................................................................................................................................................12
3.3.1
Choose the scanner location ...............................................................................................................................................12
3.3.2
How to find the optimum height for the scanner ........................................................................................................15
3.3.3
How to find the maximum detection range...................................................................................................................15
3.3.4
How to reduce false echoes and shadow zones ...........................................................................................................16
3.3.5
Install an open array scanner on a trestle........................................................................................................................17
3.3.6
10 kW radar dimensions........................................................................................................................................................18
3.3.7
Install the 10 kW scanner unit ............................................................................................................................................18
3.3.8
When to install the open array............................................................................................................................................19
3.3.9
Install the radar processor ....................................................................................................................................................19
3.3.10
Wire the radar system ...................................................................................................................................................20
3.3.11
Set up the radar with the Northstar 8000i system...............................................................................................35
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Set up the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i
36
4.1.2
Before you turn on the radar for the first time...............................................................................................................36
4.1.3
Turn the radar on.....................................................................................................................................................................36
4.1.4
Turn the radar off.....................................................................................................................................................................36
4.1.5
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................................42
4.1.6
Troubleshoot the radar..........................................................................................................................................................43
5
Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system
46
5.1.1
10 kW radar system specifications....................................................................................................................................... 1
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