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4. Drawings and dimensions

5. Connections

The radar antenna connects via ethernet cable to an external WiFi router (not included) to provide 

a stable signal. Through the WiFi router, the radar antenna MDS-12  connects wirelessly to the 

navigation system.

MDS-12 is compatible with SEIWA EXPLORER 23 WiFi,  SWx 900 and SWx 1200 series.

Seiwa WiFi Navigation System

Summary of Contents for SI-TEX MDS-12

Page 1: ...Radar Antenna MDS 12 WARNING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL MAR12AMAE010 ÑMAR12AMAE010 Ó AvMap Srl Viale Zaccagna 6 54033 Carrara MS Italy www seiwa marine com Imported by ...

Page 2: ...rator and the installer of the equipment to read understand and follows these notices If you have any questions regarding these safety instructions please contact the Company s customer service or your local dealer WARNING Do not open the equipment Hazardous voltage which can cause electrical shock burn or serious injury exists inside the equipment Only qualified personnel should work inside the e...

Page 3: ... Features The main features of the MDS 12 marine radar antenna Built in ethernet RJ45 connection cable to connect via a WiFi router to Seiwa Explorer 23 WiFi and to SWx charplotter series WiFi Router not included in the box 4kW high power all weather radar 36NM range Traditional SEIWA quality and reliability in a compact lightweight and low cost radar antenna Digital radar target technology Built ...

Page 4: ...tenna unit connection of the signal cable and the power cable establishing the ground checking the installation and adjustments 3 1 Antenna Unit Installation Sitting handling considerations The antenna unit is generally installed either on top of the wheelhouse or on the radar mast on a suitable platform Locate the antenna unit where there is a good all round view as far as possible no part of the...

Page 5: ...pass 1 3m 0 7m 3 2 Mounting of the MDS 12 Radome Unpacking the antenna unit 1 Open the antenna unit packing box carefully 2 Unbolt the four bolts at the base of the redone to remove the radome cover Typical antenna unit location Figure 3 2a Radome cover Radome cover Bolts Figure 3 2b Antenna unit 3 Drill holes in the antenna mounting platform in accordance with the previous removal of the base mou...

Page 6: ... Video Processing unit 1 4 pin connector to J18 2 RJ45 connector to J12 J18 J12 Figure 3 2 c Antenna unit 9 Fix the shield cover Do not pinch the cable Figure 3 2 d Antenna Cable Wiring 10 Loosely fasten the radome fixing bolts You will tighten them after confirming the unit is working normally ...

Page 7: ...rnet cable to an external WiFi router not included to provide a stable signal Through the WiFi router the radar antenna MDS 12 connects wirelessly to the navigation system MDS 12 is compatible with SEIWA EXPLORER 23 WiFi SWx 900 and SWx 1200 series Seiwa WiFi Navigation System ...

Page 8: ...e configured WiFi router as shown on figure 5 1 3 Connect the radar MDS 12 to correct power source as shown on figure 5 1 4 Power on the radar MDS 12 5 Power on the Seiwa WiFi navigation system 6 In the main menu of the Seiwa WiFi navigation system open the Ports and Connectivity menu select WiFi and enable Wireless LAN After that you can select the WiFi router USERNAME from the list of available ...

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