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Page 2: ...e that may cause undesired operation of the device Compliance Statement EMC compliance USA FCC Part 15 Class B 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 ...

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Page 5: ...17 4 1 Wiring guidelines 17 4 2 Connect the 4 kW interconnection cable NS00310X to the scanner 17 4 3 Run the 4 kW interconnection cable NS00310X to the radar processor 19 4 4 4 kW radar processor connectors 20 4 5 Connect the 4 kW radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display 22 4 5 1 Connect the radar communications cable NS003107 to the junction box 23 4 5 2 Configure the remote power control for...

Page 6: ...ration heading sensor installed 37 6 4 6 Set the heading calibration heading sensor not installed 37 6 5 Adjust the appearance settings 37 6 6 Restore all the factory settings 38 6 6 1 Restore the factory appearance settings 38 7 Maintenance 39 7 1 General maintenance 39 7 2 Scanner maintenance 39 7 3 Other maintenance items 39 8 Troubleshoot the radar 40 8 1 Technical support service and repairs ...

Page 7: ...d 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...

Page 8: ...inimize the radiation hazard to personnel Never look directly into the scanner at close range while the radar is operating Radar scanners emits 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 m average power density ...

Page 9: ...ated interconnection cable NS00310X which is available in two lengths where A is the radar processor B is the vessel s power supply 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 ...

Page 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 for the radar communications cable 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 t...

Page 11: ...0067 4 M8 Spring washer Part of Hardware kit HR000067 4 M8 Plain washer Part of Hardware kit HR000067 1 Packing list LA000453A 1 Mounting template LA000452A NS004781 4 kW radar processor standard components Quantity Item Part name Part no 1 4 kW radar processor box NS004781 1 This manual MN000356A 1 Installation template LA000276A 1 Product Registration Card CD000085A 1 Warranty CD000260A ...

Page 12: ...m Part name Part no 1 8000i Network cable for radar communications in an 8000i installation ONLY NS004810 length 1 6 ft 0 5 m NS004811 length 6 5 ft 2 m NS004812 length 16 4 ft 5 m NS004813 length 32 8 ft 10 m NS003107 cable for 6000i and 6100i installations only supplied with 6000i and 6100i system Quantity Item Part name Part No 1 Radar communications cable for 6000i and 6100i installations ONLY...

Page 13: ...warning and safety information in the Preface before you install the radar 3 1 Choose the scanner location The radar s ability to detect targets depends greatly on the position of its scanner The ideal location for the scanner is high above the vessel s keel line where there aren t any obstacles The higher the installation position the longer the radar ranging distance but the minimum range that t...

Page 14: ...cause the obstruction is likely to generate false echoes and or shadow zones DON T install the scanner where it will be subjected to strong vibrations such as a derrick post because these vibrations will degrade the performance of the radar DON T install an open array close to halyards or flags because the wind could wrap these around the scanner and jam it DON T install the scanner inside of the ...

Page 15: ...ilted down at the front at an angle that will produce an almost horizontal sweep when the power boat is running at speed 3 1 2 Yacht installations Normally you should install the scanner horizontally to produce an equal sweep around the yacht However a yacht heels over to the lee side and when the heel angle exceeds 50 of the vertical beam width of the radar this can cause two problems on the wind...

Page 16: ...false echoes If the scanner is installed too high above the A B line the beam will miss close targets and increase sea clutter return You can find the A B line for any vessel as follows 1 Using a drawing of the vessel lay a rule along the line of the main deck and continue this forwards as a dashed line extending beyond the bow 2 Using a protractor measure the T value for your scanner model below ...

Page 17: ...detection range 3 4 How to reduce false echoes and shadow zones False echoes can be produced on the radar display if the scanner is installed too close to an object on the vessel s superstructure This object can block the radar beam and reflect it back generating the false echoes and shadow zones If you re having problems with false echoes and or shadow zones check if it s possible to re install t...

Page 18: ...fore starting the installation use the drilling template to identify the cable inlet rubber plates mounting holes the front and rear of the radome location of the drain hole ensure that your chosen location allows the drain hole to empty The 4 kW scanner dimensions are shown ...

Page 19: ...om installing the bolts from the topside Ensure that you can access the underside of the location site before drilling Tape the paper installation template securely to the chosen location site Before drilling check that the location site is not more than 0 6 15 mm thick to ensure that you can use the bolts supplied you ve oriented the template correctly so that the front of the scanner unit faces ...

Page 20: ...nnect the radar processor to the ship s ground the interconnection cable the power cable and the 6000i and 6100i radar communications cable or the 8000i network cable Check that these cables and the ship s ground can easily reach the radar processor BEFORE you drill The radar processor dimensions are shown on the drilling template Follow the instructions on the drilling template to install the rad...

Page 21: ...oom to easily access install and remove cables 4 2 Connect the 4 kW interconnection cable NS003102 NS003103 to the scanner 1 Unscrew and then remove the cover of the scanner lifting it vertically to avoid bumping it against the antenna 2 Identify the connector ends B C D and E on the 4 kW interconnection cable NS003102 or NS003103 Connector end E is an Earthing strap 3 Slacken or remove the strain...

Page 22: ... 6 Place the internal locking nut over the end of the scanner cable in the order shown then attach the three connectors on the interconnection cable to the three J connectors as shown at F in the figure Connector end B to J302 Connector end C to J202 Connector end D to J201 7 Tighten the strain relief clamp then connect Connector end E to one of the screws close by to provide an Earth The wiring d...

Page 23: ...pair 4 14 Drain wire 24 2 15 Shield line 24 1 16 Orange medium 18 3 Shell Braid shield X 4 3 Run the 4 kW interconnection cable NS003102 NS003103 to the radar processor Run the 4 kW interconnection cable NS003102 or NA003103 from the scanner to the radar processor Push the round connector A of the 4 kW interconnection cable into the scanner connection on the radar processor and tighten the locking...

Page 24: ...No connection Not used No connection 7 No connection Not used No connection 8 No connection Not used No connection 9 COM COM PORT RS485 Yellow thin 24 twist pair 10 VD Video Output Coax cable 2 V 100 dB Clear Coax line 24 11 No connection Not used No connection 12 BZ Bearing Zero BZ HDG Flash open collector Green thin 24 13 COM COM PORT RS485 White thin 24 twist pair 14 TIE Trigger Return Shield r...

Page 25: ...p s 12 or 24 V DC power using the power cable NMEA Comms Data communications for the 6000i and 6100i systems only Remote power control relay and ignition for the 6000i 6100i and 8000i NMEA communications for compass for the 8000i only 6000i or 6100i display unit using radar communications cable NS003107 NS003108 6000i 6100i or 8000i remote power signals relay or ignition cable not supplied 8000i N...

Page 26: ... 4 kW Radar Installation Manual 4 5 Connect the 4 kW radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display The following diagram shows the recommended method for connecting a radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display unit ...

Page 27: ...o ensure that waterproofing is maintained The table shows the wiring and pin details of the radar communications cable The naming convention for the bi colored wires is primary color stripe for example White Orange refers to a white colored wire with an orange stripe If the radar processor is connected through the 12 pin NMEA Comms connector on the radar communications cable NS003107 then all of t...

Page 28: ... Brown 6 White Brown 1 Green NMEA 2 IN B Brown White 2 Brown White 2 Red NMEA 2 IN GROUND White 5 White NMEA 2 OUT A Yellow 15 Yellow 7 Orange NMEA 2 OUT B Orange 11 Orange 8 Blue NMEA 2 OUT GROUND Black 10 Black 12 Yellow RS 232 GROUND Tan 17 Tan 1 White RS 232 RX Green 16 Green 3 Green RS 232 TX Red 18 Red 8 Red REMOTE SAVE Orange White 13 Orange White 6000i or 6100i REMOTE POWER OUT Pink 14 Pin...

Page 29: ...ource IMPORTANT This remote power control option works correctly only when the 6000i or 6100i and the radar processor share the same power earth and are located 16 5 ft 5 m or less apart A simplified diagram of the power control circuit for the radar processor and 6000i or 6100i is shown Key Component A Radar processor B NMEA Comms port C NMEA port D Link in the junction box E Fuse Breaker board F...

Page 30: ...you want the radar to power ON automatically when the radar processor is powered ON connect the White Orange wire to a NMEA ground in the junction box If you want the radar to power ON automatically whenever the 6000i or 6100i is ON program the Honk Output as REMOTE PWR in the 6000i or 6100i This option is contained in the Alarms menu To access the Alarms menu repeatedly press the key until the Al...

Page 31: ...configuration Key Component A Radar processor B Main PCB C NMEA Comms port E Relay with usually closed contact F Fuse G NMEA port H Power port I Fuse Breaker board J and K Battery If you want the radar to power ON automatically when the radar processor is powered ON omit the relay and leave Pin 10 and 12 on Connector 1 the NMEA Comms connector as No Connect ...

Page 32: ...00i System Installation Manual 4 6 1 Configure the remote power control for an 8000i NOTE At the time of printing this manual the 8000i does not support remote power control of network modules This feature will be added in future release The radar processor supports this feature through Pin 12 on the NMEA Comms port If you want the radar processor to power ON automatically whenever power is applie...

Page 33: ...OMMS port is shown for information Pin Function 3 NMEA Tx data 4 NMEA Ground 5 NMEA Rx data 6 NMEA Rx data 9 Shield 11 12 V Compass power 100 mA max It is recommended that a single compass data source is used for the 8000i network To achieve this the NMEA compass data must be fed to other devices on the 8000i network using the spare data channels from the compass if available or the NMEA data spli...

Page 34: ...ive power cable input connector to make a connection 4 Tighten the small holding screw to hold the positive wire in place Gently pull on the positive wire to ensure that it is secured 5 Repeat this process to connect the negative wire to the negative power cable input connector identified by the sign 4 8 Connect the ground wire The radar processor has a Chassis Earth connection stud located on the...

Page 35: ...that each component is securely mounted and able to withstand rough sea conditions all the cables are correctly installed any cable shield mesh is correctly configured all cable entry points are watertight water can t leak into the scanner Now you re ready to set up the radar with the Northstar system that you re using ...

Page 36: ...Radar Installation Manual 5 Set up the radar with the Northstar 8000i system Setting up the radar with the Northstar 8000i is described in the Northstar 8000i System installation documentation for your display processor ...

Page 37: ...ntrol can be changed Here s how they work any button displayed in red is already active Press it or use the keypad or cursor controls to adjust the value any button displayed in blue is inactive Press it once to activate it The radar normally provides a good picture when used in its automatic modes described in Configure the navigator In many cases the picture can be improved by using the Range Ri...

Page 38: ...ajor structural changes to the vessel The Northstar 6000i and 6100i accepts the following standard NMEA 0183 sentences from a heading sensor such as the Northstar HS02 or HS03 Heading Sensor to obtain the following heading information HDG HDT OSD HCC HCD and HDM For sensor installation and calibration instructions see the sensor manufacturer s Installation Manual In addition the navigator must be ...

Page 39: ...Return 6 4 2 Tune the radar The Northstar radar uses a fully automatic tuning procedure that continuously checks for optimum adjustment during operation Northstar recommends using auto tuning mode for normal operation For special situations requiring manual tuning see the section on Manual Tuning Mode Tune the radar so that the radar receiver frequency matches the transmitter frequency For normal ...

Page 40: ...clutter value to zero 5 Press Sea Clutter then press 0 three times to set the sea clutter value to zero 6 Press Gain then press 1 5 0 to set the gain to 150 If you re using standard screen colors the display will show a green ring with a black center or solid green circle If it doesn t try changing the gain value until you can see the green ring and black center clearly If the gain is set too high...

Page 41: ...t and right to rotate the radar image so that the radar target matches its compass heading on the chart and lines up on top of the position shown on the chart 9 If possible check targets in all quadrants to ensure accurate adjustment 6 4 6 Set the heading calibration heading sensor not installed The heading calibration rotates the radar image on the screen so that a target dead ahead corresponds t...

Page 42: ...nce settings can be adjusted between 0 and 50 This represents a 25 step offset away from the nominal Auto mode setting The value set will be applied only to the current range 6 6 Restore all the factory settings If you need to restore ALL of the radar settings except trigger delay heading calibration and whether or not a heading sensor is installed to their factory settings do the following 1 From...

Page 43: ...n the scanner remove your watch and any magnetic cards because the modulator circuit in the magnetron emits a strong magnetic field that can badly affect such items Remove any dust dirt or sea salt from the external surfaces particularly the front side of the scanner with a lint free cloth dampened with alcohol or water Do NOT use petrol gasoline benzene thinner or similar solvent to dampen the cl...

Page 44: ... serial number of the hardware usually shown on the faceplate of the unit When you describe the problem be as complete and as accurate as possible 8 2 Radar is not operating correctly If the scanner is working but no image appears on the display replace the receiver unit see the Service Manual If the display shows only noise check that the tuning is adjusted correctly check the magnetron and repla...

Page 45: ...r information on replacing the motor or safety switch 10 Check the wiring of the interconnection cable between the scanner and the radar processor 11 Checking these connections is especially important if the installer removed the connectors for easy routing when installing the scanner cable 8 4 How to reduce noise and interference If other electronic equipment on the vessel is being affected by no...

Page 46: ...adar processor are correct for the system being installed as follows 2 kW 12 V DC Radar Processor NS004780 4 kW 12 or 24 V DC Radar Processor NS004781 6 kW 12 or 24 V DC Radar Processor NS004782 10 kW 12 or 24 V DC Radar Processor NS004783 25 kW 24 V DC Radar Processor NS004784 8 7 Are Range Rings displayed Yes range rings are displayed 1 Confirm that the installation set up had been performed 2 V...

Page 47: ...trol 4 If necessary press Rain Clutter again to make it read Manual 5 Press 0 twice on the keypad to set the rain clutter value to zero 6 Press Sea Clutter 7 Press 0 twice on the keypad to set the sea clutter value to zero 8 Press Gain to activate the control 9 If necessary press Gain again to make it read Manual 10 Press 1 5 and 0 on the keypad to set the gain to 150 11 Press Return and Done to r...

Page 48: ...wer output 4 kW 50 under any pulse condition Transmitter frequency 9410 30 MHz Transmitter tube Magnetron NJRC Model MSF1421B Horizontal beam width 4º 10 3 dB width Vertical beam width 25º 20 3 dB width Side lobe level Below 21 dB maximum within 10º Rotation rate 27 rpm 10 Pulse length PRF 0 08 μs 30 2250 Hz 5 0 2 5μs 25 1700 Hz 5 0 5 μs 25 1200 Hz 5 1 0 μs 25 65 0Hz 5 Duplexer Circulator and diod...

Page 49: ...142 mm Height 2 2 56 mm Length 7 9 200 mm Processer weight 1 9 lbs 870 g Vibration EN60945 Waterproof No rating Temperature range 5ºF to 131ºF 15ºC to 55ºC Relative humidity 95 at 104ºF 40ºC Power up time Approximately 35 seconds DC input 10 8 to 36 V DC 12 24 V system Power consumption 3 W when operating Leakage current 200 μA when off with a remote power input ...

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