7.5
Make sure the power is present and correctly wired
Check the in-line fuse.
Re-verify that the correct system voltage is being used for the radar processor box model and that the
power is properly wired. If the radar processor has incorrect power, the system may not initialize
properly or the radar processor may be damaged.
7.6
Confirm the equipment installed
1. Confirm the type of navigator used with the radar (6000i, etc).
Serial number:___________________
Software version:_________________
2. Confirm that the NMEA Port 2 interface option is set to RADAR.
3. Confirm the type of radar installed:
2 kW dome
4 kW dome
6 kW open array
10 kW open array
25 kW open array
4. Make sure the voltage input and radar 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 - 24 V DC - Radar Processor NS004783
25 kW - 24 V DC - Radar Processor NS004784.
7.7
Are Range Rings displayed?
Yes, range rings are displayed.
1.
Confirm that the installation set up had been performed.
2.
Verify that the array is turning. If it's a dome, with the power off, remove the dome cover
(weather permitting). Apply power to the system. After the warn-up countdown has
completed, and the transmit option is set to ON, verify that the array is turning.
3.
If the antenna does not turn, skip to the section "If the scanner fails to turn".
No, range rings or range scale information are not displayed.
1.
Verify that the serial data cable wiring is correct for the communications cable as shown in
the section "Connect the communications cable to the junction box".
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