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Appendix A: Specification

Antenna

Antenna Type

Patch array

Beam Width (nominal)

3.9° horizontal, 25° vertical

Polarization

Horizontal

Antenna Side lobes

Less than -22dB

Rotation Rate

24 rpm (nominal)

Receiver

IF Frequency

60 MHz (nominal)

Receiver Characteristic Semi-log

Receiver Noise Figure

Less than 5 dB
(including Low Noise Converter/Limiter & IF Receiver)

Receiver Bandwidth

12/3/1 MHz

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Summary of Contents for Radar Scanner

Page 1: ...Pathfinder Radar Scanners Owner s Handbook Document number 81154_4 Date 25th October 2000...

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Page 3: ...n the scanner assembly or associated equipment It is recommended that the radar scanner is mounted out of range of personnel above head height Do not look directly at the antenna at close range as you...

Page 4: ...23 9269 4642 www raymarine com Copyright Raytheon Marine Company 2000 The technical and graphical information contained in this hand book to the best of our knowledge was correct as it went to press...

Page 5: ...very important information on the instal lation and operation of your new equipment In order to obtain the best results in operation and performance please read this hand book thoroughly Raytheon s P...

Page 6: ...eturn the card to the factory in order to receive full warranty benefits The radome scanner package includes a barcode label indicating the serial number of the unit This label should be stuck to the...

Page 7: ...2 2 2 Open array scanner 27 Securing the pedestal to the mounting platform 28 Connecting the open array scanner inter unit cable 29 Fitting the open array to the pedestal 33 2 3 System connections 34...

Page 8: ...Pathfinder Radar Scanners Appendix A Specification 47 2D 18 Radome Scanner Unit 47 4D 24 Radome Scanner Unit 48 5S and 9S 48 Open Array Scanner Unit 50 7S and 11S 72 Open Array Scanner Unit 53 Index...

Page 9: ...Scanner 7S 72 4 kW Open Array Scanner 9S 48 10 kW Open Array Scanner 11S 72 10 kW Open Array Scanner These scanner units may be connected to any HSB display unit In addition the 2D and 4D radome scan...

Page 10: ...esigned to the best industry standards for use in the leisure marine environment Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC standards but correct instal...

Page 11: ...perating mode Raytheon specified cables are used at all times Cutting and rejoiningthesecables cancompromise EMC performanceandso must be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual...

Page 12: ...668 M92669 M92692 M92720 4D 2D US version 2D Europe version Both Extension cable 5 m Extension cable 10 m M92699 M92700 Both Both Mast Mount 18 Scanner Mast Mount 24 Scanner M92722 M92698 2D 4D Radar...

Page 13: ...uld normally be mounted as high as practical above the waterline for three reasons For safety reasons the scanner should be out of range of per sonnel preferablyaboveheadheight Thisavoidsmechanical da...

Page 14: ...ompass safe distance 1 m 33 in 116 5 mm 4 6 in 233 mm 9 2 in 141 5 mm 5 6 in 227 mm 8 9 in 302 5 mm 11 9 in Rear Rear D3228_5 Weight 7 5 kg 16 5lbs Compass Safe Distance 1m 33 24 Radome Scanner Rear R...

Page 15: ...in 427 mm 16 8 in 296 mm 11 65 in 406 mm 16 in D4572 3 Weight Pedestal 24 kg 53 0 lb 48 Open Array 6 kg 13 2 lb 72 Open Array 9 4 kg 20 7 lb Open Array Scanners 140 mm 5 5 in Minimum clearance height...

Page 16: ...an a few degrees In some shadow sectors the beam intensity may not be sufficient to obtain an echo from a very small object even at close range despite the fact that a large vessel can be detected at...

Page 17: ...sed to fit a radome scanner to a flat surface on a mast with a minimum diameter of 60 mm 2 in When using the mast mount kit appropriate hardwareshouldbeusedforthestyleandstructureofthemastaboard the v...

Page 18: ...radar s main radiation plane and can cause poor detection of nearby targets It may be helpful to lower the radar beam back towards the parallel by shimming the rear of the radar so that the beam point...

Page 19: ...anner unit The cable has a connector plug at one end for connecting to the display unit or extension cable the otherendoftheradomescannercableisfittedwithan8 wayplug and power cores covered by a clear...

Page 20: ...t cable entrance is at the rear of the scanner unit If the unitismountedonahollowmastthecablemayberuninsidethemast and then fed through the radar s cable entrance Make sure that the cable does not cha...

Page 21: ...ystems the recommended cable s for different run lengths are given in the following table which assumes a minimum supply voltage of 10 7 V the lowest voltage likely to be reached by a 12 V battery in...

Page 22: ...stems longer power cable runs may require larger wire gauges to minimize any voltage drop in the cable The scanner type and the length and type of the inter unit cable see tables also affect the wire...

Page 23: ...m Light 10 m ext Do NOT extend the power cable 15 m Light 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 5 7 0 12 0 15 m Heavy 7 0 10 0 13 0 20 0 30 0 50 0 15 m Heavy 5 m ext 5 0 7 0 10 0 15 0 25 0 40 0 25 m Heavy 4 5 6 0 8 0 12 0 20...

Page 24: ...heon dealer or distributor for details 12 V Systems 4 kW scanners only For vessels with 12 V power systems the recommended cable s for different run lengths are given in the following table which assu...

Page 25: ...for details Open array scanners draw considerable power from the vessels power source especially in high wind speeds It is essential for reliableoperationthattheunitissuppliedwithalowresistancepower c...

Page 26: ...ssarytouseadequatecables to prevent excessive power loss The table below gives the recommended wire gauge for different power cable extension lengths Raytheon recommends that power is fed directly fro...

Page 27: ...Power Cable Core each core mm2 AWG 1 5 16 2 0 15 2 5 14 4 0 11 5 m Heavy 12 0 16 0 20 0 32 0 10 m Heavy 10 5 14 0 18 0 28 0 15 m Heavy 9 0 12 0 16 0 24 0 15 m Heavy 5 m ext 7 5 10 0 13 0 20 0 15 m He...

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Page 29: ...able spacers 10 mm high and the draintubelengthreducedby10mm Itwillthenbeclearoftheflat surface and can still perform its function Note If you are using a Raytheon mast mount bracket the surface is pr...

Page 30: ...anner location connect the cable as follows 1 Loosen the 4 18 or 7 24 screws securing the scanner cover These screws are captive and should remain assembled to the lower flange assembly Press the rado...

Page 31: ...23 4 Remove the drain tube from inside the base of the scanner and insert it into the drain hole as shown in the following diagram Pull the tube gently from outside the scanner so that it clips into p...

Page 32: ...2 or 4 7 7 7 7 Terminal clamp 8 8 8 8 Screwdriver 9 9 9 9 Cable clamp 10 10 10 10 Cable clamp screws 11 11 11 11 Ferrite clamp 6 Slide the gland nut onto the inter unit cable 3 and insert the cable st...

Page 33: ...correct fit tingis with the smallarrowmarkedonthebodyoftheplugfacing upwards andtothelefthandside Thegreywirewillthenbeatthe left hand side and the white wire will be at the right hand side 10 Connect...

Page 34: ...ner and cause irreparable damage 13 Tighten the securing nut 1 again to ensure a waterproof seal 14 Ifyouhave a 4D scanner replace the innercover over the connec tors 15 Untie the cord from the scanne...

Page 35: ...is fitted The pedestal base is fitted with a gasket DO NOT grease this gasket WARNING Theopenarrayscannerweighs 48 scanner 30kg 66 2lb 72 scanner 33 4 kg 73 7 lb For safety reasons it is recommended...

Page 36: ...tud screw each stud into the pedestal to a maximum of 32 mm or until they bottom out Remove these two nuts Note If the studding supplied is not long enough use M10 stainless steel grade A4 studding of...

Page 37: ...iningboltssecuringthepedestallidtothe base Pull up and turn the bolts anti clockwise to lock themin the upright position Remove the lifting eyes Note Itisimportanttoremoveliftingeyestoavoidcorrosion R...

Page 38: ...ommet then into the base Clamp into position ensuring the section of main cable covered in yellow heat shrink is clamped 5 The cable is supplied prepared and ready to fit to the signal and power conne...

Page 39: ...off Coaxial signal Coaxial screen Red power wires 25mm 10mm See Note B See Note A 5 6mm strip length 5 6mm strip length 5mm maximum 25mm See Note C See Note D 35mm 20mm 40mm 1 Preparation of Wires 2 H...

Page 40: ...ing a screwdriver as shown in the inset diagram CAUTION Do not earth the cable screen to the scanner The radar system is earthed via the display unit 7 Using the tie wrap fitting on the pedestal lid s...

Page 41: ...s CAUTION If the pin is damaged during the following operation you should contact your service dealer 3 Lifttheopenarrayintoposition Carefullylowerthearray topre vent damage to the mounting pin ensure...

Page 42: ...hip s ground Grounding the radar system It is important that an effective RF ground is connected to the radar system You must ground the radar by connecting the drain wire screen of the Power NMEA Inp...

Page 43: ...g an inter unit extension cable connect this to the display unit and connect the supplied cable to the extension cable The scanner connector pins are shown in the following diagram together with the c...

Page 44: ...6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 White Black Orange Yellow Green Blue Violet Grey Red Red Black Black 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Video Video Rtn Tx Trigger Tx Trigger Data I O Data I O Azimuth Azimuth Battery ve Battery ve...

Page 45: ...C power connection two NMEA 0183 inputs and one RF ground screen connection Note If you have an integrated system that includes a radar display withMARPAasaprimaryfunction thescannermustbeconnectedto...

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Page 47: ...d familiarise yourself with the operation of the radar EMC Conformance Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not affected by radio transmissions engine starting etc...

Page 48: ...ing adjustment The display timing can be affected by the length of the cable used to connect the scanner to the display unit This in turn affects the short range accuracy shown on the display It is ad...

Page 49: ...ns of damage such as chafing cuts or nicks Check that the cable connectors are firmly attached Make sure the scanner and pedestal are still attached securely to the mounting Once a year remove grease...

Page 50: ...fer to the following table to identify the most likely cause and the corrective action required to restore normal operation If you still have a problem after referring to the table below contact your...

Page 51: ...extension 2333 Technical Services are available Monday through Friday 8 15 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Standard Time Please have the Raytheon item or part number ready when calling if placinganorder Ifyouar...

Page 52: ...or Eastern Daylight Savings Time All products returned to the Repair Center are registered upon receipt A confirmation letter will be sent to you acknowledging the repair status and the product s ref...

Page 53: ...Parts Raytheon accessory items and parts are available through your authorisedRaytheondealer Pleaserefertothelistsofcomponentpart numbers and optional accessories in the Installation chapter of this...

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Page 55: ...to 95 at 35 C Maximum wind speed for satisfactory operation 100 Kts Maximum Range Scale 24 nm Transmitter Transmitter Frequency 9410 30 MHz Peak Power Output 2 0 kW nominal Transmitter Solid state mo...

Page 56: ...lbs Input Voltage 8 7 32 V DC from display unit Power Consumption 34 W 10 W Standby Environmental Waterproof to CFR46 Temperature range 10 to 55 C Humidity limit up to 95 at 35 C Maximum wind speed fo...

Page 57: ...ntal 25 vertical Polarization Horizontal Antenna Side lobes Less than 22dB Rotation Rate 24 rpm nominal Receiver IF Frequency 60 MHz nominal Receiver Characteristic Semi log Receiver Noise Figure Less...

Page 58: ...from display unit Power Consumption 9 2 W Standby 46 W Typical operation in light winds 61 W Max operation in 50 Kt winds 96 W Max operation in 100 Kt winds Transmitter Frequency 9410 30 MHz Peak Pow...

Page 59: ...h PRF Pulse Length PRF Normal Expanded Range nm Pulse Length S PRF Hz Bandwidth MHz Pulse Length S PRF Hz Bandwidth MHz 0 125 0 065 3000 12 0 09 3000 12 0 25 0 065 3000 12 0 09 3000 12 0 50 0 09 3000...

Page 60: ...dealer serviceagentforthelatestdisplaysoftwaretoensureyou can use all the open array scanner features Receiver IF Frequency 60 MHz nominal Receiver Characteristic Semi log Receiver Noise Figure Less t...

Page 61: ...Power Consumption 9 2 W Standby 46 W Typical operation in light winds 83W Max operation in 50 Kt winds 135W Max operation in 100 Kt winds min input voltage 11 4 V for winds 75kt Transmitter Frequency...

Page 62: ...gth PRF Pulse Length PRF Normal Expanded Range nm Pulse Length S PRF Hz Bandwidth MHz Pulse Length S PRF Hz Bandwidth MHz 0 125 0 065 3000 12 0 09 3000 12 0 25 0 065 3000 12 0 09 3000 12 0 50 0 09 300...

Page 63: ...ealer serviceagentforthelatestdisplaysoftwaretoensureyou can use all the open array scanner features Receiver IF Frequency 60 MHz nominal Receiver Characteristic Semi log Receiver Noise Figure Less th...

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Page 65: ...Display Unit Connections 37 E Electromagnetic Energy i 40 EMC iv Conformance iv Installation Guidelines 2 F Ferrite 4 24 G Grounding the System 34 H Help from Raytheon Europe 44 US 43 Worldwide 45 Hi...

Page 66: ...ectromagnetic Energy i High Voltage i Navigation Aid i Scanner i Connections 35 Location 5 Mounting on Power Boats 9 on Sailboats 9 Scanner See also Open Array Scanner Radome Scanner i Servicing and S...

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