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Standard Horizon SI-TEX RADAR, Installation And Connection Manual

The Standard Horizon SI-TEX RADAR is a high-performance radar system that ensures precise navigation and safety on the waters. For easy installation and connection, refer to the comprehensive "Installation And Connection Manual," which is available for free download on our website. Get your manual at manualshive.com and enjoy hassle-free exploration.

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Radar Installation Manual

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Noise figure

: 6.0dB or less

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Operating Temperature

: -25°C ~ +55°C

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Operation in wind (relative)

: 100 knots

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Water Resistance

: IPX6 (IEC60529)

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Preheat times output (by 5 sec step)

: 115 sec to 5 sec

3.2.1 Dimensions and Mounting

Figure 3.2.1 - Radar MDS-9 (I)

Weight: 9.7 kg (21.5lb) 10m cable included
Weight: 8.4 kg (19.0lb) without cable

Figure 3.2.1a - Radar MDS-9 (II)

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Summary of Contents for SI-TEX RADAR

Page 1: ...SI TEX RADAR INSTALLATION and CONNECTION MANUAL MDS 1 MDS 8 MDS 9 MDS 10 4 MDS 10 5 ...

Page 2: ...NDARD HORIZONAll rights reserved Printed in Japan No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means or stored in a database or retrieval system without prior written permission of the publisher CODE Issue A 170108e ...

Page 3: ... radiated by a Radar antenna is harmful to humans especially to one s eyes Never look directly into an open waveguide or into the path of radiation from an enclosed antenna Radar and other radio frequency radiation can upset cardiac pace makers If someone with a cardiac pacemaker suspects abnormal operation immediately turn off the equipment and move the person away from the antenna Turn off the R...

Page 4: ...two month or longer non operating period preheat the magnetron at least 30 minutes in stand by mode Please read through this Installation and Connection Manual before the first operation If you have any questions please contact the Standard Horizon Product Support 800 767 2450 your local dealer or Si Tex directly at 727 576 5995 ...

Page 5: ...URE 12 2 3 ELECTRICAL AND DATA CONNECTIONS 12 2 4 CONNECTION PROCEDURE 13 2 5 RADAR JUNCTION BOX CONNECTIONS 14 2 6 RADAR ANTENNA CONNECTIONS 15 2 6 0 DOME Connections 15 2 6 1 OPEN ARRAY Connections 15 2 7 CHART PLOTTER CONNECTIONS AND SET UP 16 2 7 0 CP180 CP180i Connections 16 Port Setup 16 2 7 1 CP300 CP300i Connections 17 Port Setup 17 2 7 2 CPV350 Connections 18 Port Setup 19 2 7 3 CP500 Con...

Page 6: ... 0 0 Antenna 31 A 0 1 Side Lobe 31 A 1 CHARACTERISTICS OF RADAR WAVE 32 A 1 0 Targets difficult to display on screen 32 A 1 1 Shadow zones of radar 32 A 1 2 False echoes 33 Ghost echoes 33 Multiple echoes 33 False echoes caused by side lobe 34 Distant False echoes caused by duct phenomenon 34 Radar interference 34 Appendix B INSTALLATION 37 B 0 MORE INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 37 B 0 0 Shifting fr...

Page 7: ...ter models with software capable to operate a Radar Antenna Whenever it is necessary a note has been inserted for those models with operational differences CP180 CP180i CP300 CP300i CPV350 CP500 CPV550 To confirm the Chart Plotter has the software to operate a Radar Antenna 1 Turn on the Chart Plotter select the chart page 2 Press MENU and look for a Radar selection If the Chart Plotter has a Rada...

Page 8: ...enna is first opened please check for the following contents Si Tex Antenna dome or open array with 30Ft of routing cable Fasteners stainless steel 4 Bolts hex metric M8 x 25U approx 3 8 dia x 1 in long 4 Flat washer 4 Lock washer 1 Radar Junction Box 1 Template for locating mounting holes 2 Fuses 5A spare 1 3 0 Options Flux Gate compass sensor needed for chart overlay check with your dealer for t...

Page 9: ...ng reduces Radar perform ance e Antennas for GPS radio communication or other equipment should not be in the Radar beam Use non metallic extension poles to move the active area of Antennas above the Radar beam f In selecting a location consider the suitability of the mounting surface It must be flat and approximately levelled with the vessel s water line The surface must support the weight of the ...

Page 10: ...amaged if bolts protrude more than 9 16 in 15 mm 3 Apply sealant around each mounting hole 4 Place the Antenna on the mounting surface Orient the Antenna with the index mark on the housing facing forward cable gland facing aft 5 Install and tighten four M8 x 25U M8 x 1 in mounting bolts 6 Uncoil the scanner cable 7 Secure the cable near the scanner to support the weight of the cable and prevent st...

Page 11: ...tended points for connections 2 The two large wires must reach a power panel the five leads in the braided fabric jacket must reach the Radar Junction Box and the two remaining leads must reach the desired location for the On Off control switch 3 If the leads must go in different directions first route the five leads in the fabric braid to the Junction Box Then extend the shorter leads using the s...

Page 12: ...is switch is used to turn the Radar On and Off TERMINAL A Chart Plotter TERMINAL B Power Supply MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Open the box unscrewing the 4 bottom screws 2 Connect the Chart Plotter to terminal A 3 Connect the Power Supply to terminal B 4 Connect the to terminal C Radar Cable Note No connections are made to Switch 1 Switch 2 Figure 2 5 Radar Junction Box Terminal Strip A Chart Plotter Th...

Page 13: ... RED DATA IN GREEN POWER ON OFF SWITCH BLUE POWER ON OFF SWITCH BLACK RADAR BATTERY GROUND WHITE RADAR BATTERY POSITIVE Figure 2 6 0 DOME Connections 2 6 1 OPEN ARRAY Connections Radar Switch RADAR CABLE WIRE COLOR FUNCTION BLACK DATA GROUND ORANGE DATA OUT YELLOW DATA OUT BROWN DATA IN RED DATA IN GREEN POWER ON OFF SWITCH BLUE POWER ON OFF SWITCH BLACK RADAR BATTERY GROUND WHITE RADAR BATTERY PO...

Page 14: ...WN DATA IN RED DATA IN GREEN POWER ON OFF SWITCH BLUE POWER ON OFF SWITCH BLACK RADAR BATTERY GROUND WHITE RADAR BATTERY POSITIVE PLOTTER CABLE WIRE C L R FUNCTION O O GREEN GND No connection AUX OUT BROWN OUTPUT TX BLUE INPUT RX BLACK POWER GND RED POWER Port 1 Port 1 Breaker panel Figure 2 7 0 CP180 CP180i Connections Port Setup When an optional Radar Antenna is connected Port 1 of the NMEA In O...

Page 15: ...itch MUST be connected to turn the Radar On or Off Radar Switch Battery Battery Switch RADAR CABLE WIRE COL FUNCTION BLACK DATA GROUND ORANGE DATA OUT YELLOW DATA OUT BROWN DATA IN RED DATA IN GREEN POWER ON OFF SWITCH BLUE POWER ON OFF SWITCH BLACK RADAR BATTERY GROUND WHITE RADAR BATTERY POSITIVE PLOTTER CABLE WIRE COLOR FUNCTION GREEN GND No connection AUX OUT Port 1 OUTPUT TX BLUE Port 1 INPUT...

Page 16: ...s ENT 6 Press CLR or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left until the Chart page is shown 2 7 2 CPV350 Connections A switch MUST be connected to turn the Radar On or Off Radar Switch Battery Switch Battery RADAR CABLE WIRE COL FUNCTION BLACK DATA GROUND ORANGE DATA OUT YELLOW DATA OUT BROWN DATA IN RED DATA IN GREEN POWER ON OFF SWITCH BLUE POWER ON OFF SWITCH BLACK RADAR BATTERY GROUND WHITE RADA...

Page 17: ...e ShuttlePoint knob up down to select RADAR and press ENT 6 Press CLR or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left until the Chart page is shown 2 7 3 CP500 Connections A switch MUST be connected to turn the Radar On or Off Radar Switch Battery Switch Battery RADAR CABLE WIRE COL FUNCTION BLACK DATA GROUND ORANGE DATA OUT YELLOW DATA OUT BROWN DATA IN RED DATA IN GREEN POWER ON OFF SWITCH BLUE POWER ...

Page 18: ... up down to select RADAR and press ENT 6 Press CLR or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left until the Chart page is shown 2 7 4 CPV550 Connections A switch MUST be connected to turn the Radar On or Off Radar Switch Battery Battery Switch RADAR CABLE WIRE COL FUNCTION BLACK DATA GROUND ORANGE DATA OUT YELLOW DATA OUT BROWN DATA IN RED DATA IN GREEN POWER ON OFF SWITCH BLUE POWER ON OFF SWITCH BLAC...

Page 19: ...ware CARD is used to update the software in the Chart Plotter to be compatible with the Radar NOTE UpdatingthesoftwareintheChartPlotterswiththisSoftwareCARDwilleraseallMarksandRoutes that you have stored Please read carefully the following paragraphs 2 8 0 Backing up Marks and Routes If you have created Marks and Routes you will need to either make note and manually re enter them or purchase a opt...

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Page 21: ...er supply 10 8 to 31 2 VDC Power consumption 30W or less Preheat times 90 sec Aerial Radome 0 9 Feet Peak power output 2kW Transmitting frequency 9445 30MHz Beam width degree Horizontal 7 Vertical 25 Sidelobes Within 10 20dB Rotation 30rpm Pulse Length μsec PRF Hz S 0 1 2200 M M1 0 3 1100 L M2 0 8 550 IF center frequency 60MHz Linear amplifier IF bandwidth S 6MHz M M1 6MHz L M2 3MHz Noise figure 1...

Page 22: ...Page 24 Radar Installation Manual 3 0 1 Dimensions and Mounting Figure 3 0 1 Radar MDS 1 I Weight 4 5 kg 10 lb without cable Weight 5 5 kg 12 5 lb 10m cable included Figure 3 0 1a Radar MDS 1 II ...

Page 23: ...rizontal 4 7 Vertical 25 Sidelobes Within 10 20dB Rotation 30rpm Pulse Length μsec PRF Hz S 0 1 2200 M M1 0 3 1100 L M2 0 8 550 IF center frequency 60MHz Linear amplifier IF bandwidth S 6MHz M M1 6MHz L M2 3MHz Noise figure 10dB nominal Operating Temperature 25 C 55 C Operation in wind relative 100 knots Water Resistance IPX6 IEC60529 Preheat times output by 5 sec step 85 sec to 5 sec 3 1 1 Dimens...

Page 24: ... 6 VDC Power consumption 45W or less Preheat times 120 sec Aerial Radome 1 8 Feet Peak power output 4kW Transmitting frequency 9410 30MHz Beam width degree Horizontal 4 0 Vertical 25 Sidelobes Within 10 20dB Rotation 24rpm Pulse Length μsec PRF Hz S 0 1 2000 M M1 0 25 2000 L M2 0 5 1000 L L1 1 0 500 IF center frequency 60MHz Linear amplifier IF bandwidth S 6MHz M M1 6MHz L M2 3MHz L L1 3MHz ...

Page 25: ...C 55 C Operation in wind relative 100 knots Water Resistance IPX6 IEC60529 Preheat times output by 5 sec step 115 sec to 5 sec 3 2 1 Dimensions and Mounting Figure 3 2 1 Radar MDS 9 I Weight 9 7 kg 21 5lb 10m cable included Weight 8 4 kg 19 0lb without cable Figure 3 2 1a Radar MDS 9 II ...

Page 26: ...Beam width degree Horizontal 2 4 or 1 7 Vertical 25 Sidelobes Within 10 23dB Outside 10 32dB Rotation 24rpm Pulse Length μsec PRF Hz S 0 06 4000 M M1 0 15 2000 L M2 0 4 1000 L L1 1 0 500 IF center frequency 60MHz Linear amplifier IF bandwidth S 20MHz M M1 20MHz L M2 5MHz L L1 5MHz Noise figure 5 0dB or less Operating Temperature 25 C 55 C Operation in wind relative 70 knots Water Resistance IPX6 I...

Page 27: ...Radar Installation Manual Page 29 3 3 1 Dimensions and Mounting Figure 3 3 1 Radar MDS 10 4 MDS 10 5 II Weight 21 2 Kg 47lb 4 feet Weight 21 9 Kg 49lb 5 feet Figure 3 3 1a Radar MDS 10 4 MDS 10 5 III ...

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Page 29: ...can see which direction another vessel is moving Buoy Other ship Radar Antenna Radar Figure A Radar A 0 0 Antenna How radar will perform is largely determined by its antenna or scanner Increasing the size of the antenna improves long range performance and target discrimination or the ability to distinguish two separate targets at a distance The critical factors are the antenna s beam width and sid...

Page 30: ...y of the reflected radio signal from a target depends on the distance height and size of the target as well as its material and shape along with the radar s transmitter power output and antenna size Targets made of fibreglass wood or other low reflectance materials or those that have a small incident angle are difficult to display on a screen Sandy beaches and sandy or muddy shallows can be diffic...

Page 31: ...es back to the target and then is picked up by the antenna on the second bounce The actual echo appears at the correct distance and bearing on the screen The ghost echo appears somewhere behind your boat This type of false echo is also generated by re reflection of waves from bridges break walls or building along shore Target Direct reflection path Secondary reflection path Mast etc Real echo Ghos...

Page 32: ...phenomenon sometimes occurs when meteorological conditions create a temperature inversion between layers of air When this happens radar waves propagate erratically and can reach a location considerably farther away from your boat than the radar s maximum distance range What appears on screen is a false echo that looks to be nearer than the actual target Since the true echo from the distant target ...

Page 33: ...Radar Installation Manual Page 35 or eliminate the interference 3 1 HU Radar interference Figure A 1 2c Radar interference ...

Page 34: ...Page 36 Radar Installation Manual ...

Page 35: ... 2 m when R 15m where Ls distance to be shifted from keel line D diameter of obstacle on keel line R distance from scanner to obstacle Ls R D Scanner Unit Obstacle Keel Figure B 0 0 Shifting from keel line B 0 1 Obtaining sufficient dip angle Raise the scanner position so that there is a sufficient dip angle available between the line of sight from the scanner to the obstacle and the horizontal li...

Page 36: ...ctly to a roof or other flat surface Be certain you keep the water drain tube clear It s located at the bottom of the scanner unit NOTE If the mounting bracket or surface has a curvature of more than 2mm use spacers with the mounting bolts to prevent stress on the scanner housing Do not use an edge that might trap water Figure B 1 Installing scanner unit ...

Page 37: ...26 Microwave Radiation 5 Mounting 24 25 27 29 Multiple echoes 33 N Noise figure 23 25 27 28 O Operating Temperature 23 25 27 28 Operation in wind 23 25 27 28 P PACKING LIST 10 Peak power output 23 25 26 28 Port Setup 16 17 19 20 21 Power consumption 23 25 26 28 Power supply 9 23 25 26 28 Preheat 23 25 27 28 Preheat times 23 25 26 28 Preheating 6 Product Support 10 Pulse Length 23 25 26 28 R Radar ...

Page 38: ...except where purchaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist The purchaser must pay any transportation expenses incurred in returning the Product to STANDARD HORIZON for service This limited warranty does not extend to any Product which has been subjected to misuse neglect accident incorrect wiring by anyone other than STANDARD HORIZON improper installation or subjected to use in violation of...

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