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Introduction to the Northstar radar
The Northstar radars are designed as an option available to the Northstar 6000i, 6100i, or 8000i
systems.
A variety of scanner models are available (2 kW, 4 kW, 6 kW, 10 kW and 25 kW) to suit different
customer requirements. Each scanner model has a corresponding radar processor model.
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6 kW radar system overview
The 6 kW radar system is intended for use in a marine environment.
It consists of a scanner and an open array, connected to the 6 kW radar processor by a prefabricated
interconnection cable (NS003104).
where A is the radar processor, B is the vessel's power supply (12 V DC or 24 V DC systems), and C is
the Network Linker (NS004721).
The interconnection cable (NS003104) contains separate motor power wires, and there is a separate
motor power fuse in the radar processor.
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 processor is connected to a Northstar 8000i system, it communicates with the 8000i
Network Linker (NS004721) through the 8000i network cable (NS00481X).
DC power for the scanner and radar processor is provided through a power cable that connects the
radar processor to the vessel's DC power supply. The power cable is not supplied.
Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual
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