2.3 Product overview
The Quantum
™
2 Doppler Radome is a compact, solid-state Radar scanner, utilizing Doppler
technology for target tracking, CHIRP pulse compression for improved range resolution, and Wi-Fi
connectivity for easier installation. In conjunction with a compatible multifunction display, the
Quantum
™
2 Doppler scanner provides a map-like representation of the area around your vessel,
enabling you to identify other vessels, buoys, and land features such as coastlines and hills.
The Quantum
™
2 Doppler Radome has the following features:
• Solid-state technology (no magnetron) for improved efficiency, and rapid start-up.
• Range performance up to 24 nm (dependent on installation location).
• Doppler target tracking technology.
• CHIRP pulse compression for improved target range resolution, and reduced background noise.
• Wireless data connection via Wi-Fi, or wired connection via RayNet cable.
• Radar image display and control via Raymarine multifunction display.
• 24 RPM scanner rotation.
• Low power consumption.
• 12 V or 24 V operation.
• Waterproof to IPX 6.
Multiple Quantum Radar scanners
Only 1 (one) Quantum
™
Radar scanner can be used at any one time, per networked system.
If you have more than one Quantum
™
Radar scanner installed on your vessel and want to use them
at the same time, the multifunction displays to which the scanners are connected must NOT be
networked together. This applies to Quantum
™
scanners connected either wired or wirelessly.
For more information, refer to:
Multiple Quantum Radars — more information
.
Doppler Radar overview
Doppler Radar technology makes it easier to track moving targets with significant ground speed
exceeding 3 knots. It can also assist in the automatic acquisition of dangerous targets (ARPA).
Typically Doppler Radar works best with objects that are moving directly towards or away from the
vessel. In combination with True Motion mode, the Doppler Radar can highlight only those targets
that are moving relative to the vessel (e.g. other boats, but not land or buoys, for example).
Doppler Radar works by transmitting a microwave signal which is then reflected off a desired moving
target at a distance. By analyzing how the object's motion has altered the frequency of the returned
signal, the Doppler Radar can interpret the variation to provide highly accurate measurements of a
target's direction of travel, relative to the Radar scanner.
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