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Installation instructions

ENGLISH

Date: 12-2009
Document number: 87087-5
© 2009 Raymarine UK Limited

HD / SHD Digital

Open Array radar

Summary of Contents for VCM100

Page 1: ...Installation instructions ENGLISH Date 12 2009 Document number 87087 5 2009 Raymarine UK Limited HD SHD Digital Open Array radar ...

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Page 3: ...ystar ST40 ST60 Seaclutter Smart Route Tridata UniControl Hybridtouch and Waypoint Navigation are trademarks of Raymarine UK Limited All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Fair Use Statement You may print no more than three copies of this manual for your own use You may not make any further copies or distribute or use the manual in any other way ...

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Page 5: ...2 Radar scanner connection 19 3 3 Product grounding 19 3 4 Radar scanner power connections 21 3 5 Radar scanner data connections 22 3 6 Digital radar cable extension 23 3 7 Digital radar cables 24 3 8 VCM100 power connections 25 3 9 VCM100 power cable extension 27 3 10 VCM100 screen drain wire extension 27 3 11 Circuit breaker and fuse ratings 28 3 12 Sharing a breaker 28 Chapter 4 Location and mo...

Page 6: ...Chapter 7 Technical support 51 7 1 Raymarine technical support 52 Chapter 8 Technical specification 53 8 1 Technical specification 54 6 HD and SuperHD Digital Open Array Installation instructions ...

Page 7: ...er to this product ensure it has been correctly grounded in accordance with the instructions in this guide Warning Switch off power supply Ensure the boat s power supply is switched OFF before starting to install this product Do NOT connect or disconnect equipment with the power switched on unless instructed in this document Warning Radar scanner safety Before rotating the radar scanner ensure all...

Page 8: ...and below the radiating element The product is supplied from a separate battery from that used for engine start This is important to prevent erratic behavior and data loss which can occur if the engine start does not have a separate battery Raymarine specified cables are used Cables are not cut or extended unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual Note Where constraints on the install...

Page 9: ...covered by International Maritime Organization IMO and Safety of Life at Sea SOLAS Carriage Regulations Technical accuracy To the best of our knowledge the information in this document was correct at the time it was produced However Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain In addition our policy of continuous product improvement may change specifications w...

Page 10: ...rbor Coastal Offshore Bird Mode Antenna Boost Power Boost Enhance echoes Interference Rejection Expansion Wakes Feature All HD variants All SuperHD variants Dual Range Scanner rotation speed 24 RPM 48 RPM 10 HD and SuperHD Digital Open Array Installation instructions ...

Page 11: ...e installation Chapter contents 2 1 Handbook information on page 12 2 2 Installation checklist on page 12 2 3 Typical system examples on page 13 2 4 Pack contents on page 15 2 5 Tools on page 16 Planning the installation 11 ...

Page 12: ...D Digital Open Array Further information For detailed operating instructions refer to the handbook that accompanies your multifunction display 2 2 Installation checklist Installation includes the following activities Installation Task 1 Plan your system 2 Obtain all required equipment and tools 3 Site all equipment 4 Route all cables 5 Drill cable and mounting holes 6 Make all connections into equ...

Page 13: ...riety of equipment as part of your marine electronics system Radar connected using SeaTalkhs switch D11773 1 3 2 1 5 4 6 1 Digital Open Array radar scanner 2 SeaTalkhs switch 3 GPM400 G Series processor 4 VCM100 power converter 5 Power supply 6 G Series display Planning the installation 13 ...

Page 14: ... to multifunction display D11772 1 1 2 4 5 3 1 Digital Open Array radar scanner 2 Multifunction display 3 Crossover coupler 4 VCM100 power converter 5 Power supply 14 HD and SuperHD Digital Open Array Installation instructions ...

Page 15: ... T S e c u re p e d e s ta l b e fo re o p e n in g li d D ig it a l P e d e s ta l M o u n ti n g T e m p la te 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 Item Description Quantity 1 Pedestal 1 2 Mounting template 1 3 Denso paste 1 4 VCM100 Voltage Converter Module 1 5 VCM100 cable clamp 1 6 Lifting eye 3 7 Stud 4 8 Plain washer 4 9 Spring washer 4 10 Nut 8 11 VCM100 mounting screw 2 12 VCM100 cable clamp mounti...

Page 16: ...5 8 10 9 7 Item Description 1 Power drill 2 13 mm socket 3 17 mm socket 4 Screwdriver Pozidrive head 5 Adhesive tape 6 11 mm drill bit 7 3 mm drill bit 8 17 mm spanner 9 13 mm spanner 10 Torque wrench 16 HD and SuperHD Digital Open Array Installation instructions ...

Page 17: ...nnections on page 21 3 5 Radar scanner data connections on page 22 3 6 Digital radar cable extension on page 23 3 7 Digital radar cables on page 24 3 8 VCM100 power connections on page 25 3 9 VCM100 power cable extension on page 27 3 10 VCM100 screen drain wire extension on page 27 3 11 Circuit breaker and fuse ratings on page 28 3 12 Sharing a breaker on page 28 Cables and connections 17 ...

Page 18: ...s through an exposed bulkhead or deckhead use a suitable watertight feed through Do NOT run cables near to engines or fluorescent lights Always route data cables as far away as possible from other equipment and cables high current carrying ac and dc power lines antennae Strain relief Ensure adequate strain relief is provided Protect connectors from strain and ensure they will not pull out under ex...

Page 19: ...nding Important safety information for connections to ground Before applying power to this product ensure it has been correctly grounded in accordance with the instructions in this guide Grounding requirements These grounding requirements are applicable for Raymarine equipment supplied with a separate drain wire or screen The product power cable drain conductor screen must be connected to a common...

Page 20: ...uirement for the path to ground bonded or non bonded is via a flat tinned copper braid with a 30 A rating 1 4 inch or greater If this is not possible an equivalent stranded wire conductor maybe used rated as follows for runs of 1 m 3 ft use 6 mm2 10 AWG or greater for runs of 1 m 3 ft use 8 mm2 8 AWG or greater In any grounding system always keep the length of connecting braid or wires as short as...

Page 21: ...l Raymarine power and data digital cable purchased separately Do NOT cut and re join any part of the power and data digital cable A range of cable lengths and cable extensions is available for longer cable runs The radar scanner must be connected to the POWER OUT terminals of the VCM100 The screen drain strands of the radar scanner s power and data digital cable must be connected to one of the VCM...

Page 22: ...itch The radar scanner must be connected to a SeaTalkhs switch or crossover coupler using the official Raymarine power and data digital cable purchased separately Additional SeaTalkhs cables may be required for connections between the power and data digital cable and a SeaTalkhs switch or crossover coupler Do NOT cut and re join any part of the power and data digital cable A range of cable lengths...

Page 23: ...ner cable a SeaTalkhs switch or crossover coupler is also required between this cable and the display Note For Digital Open Array radar scanners the power connections on the power and data digital cable MUST be connected to the VCM100 Voltage Converter Module NOT shown in the diagram above Note The extension cable connects to the radar scanner Cables and connections 23 ...

Page 24: ... of one of these cables to extend the radar connection to the SeaTalkhs switch or crossover coupler and power supply These cables contain both power and data wires Cable Part number Notes 2 5 m 8 2 ft extension cable A92141 5 m 16 4 ft extension cable A55080 10 m 32 8 ft extension cable A55081 SeaTalkhs switch or crossover coupler to display unit SeaTalkhs network cables Connect from the SeaTalkhs...

Page 25: ...witch or DC distribution panel must be connected to the POWER IN terminals of the VCM100 Do NOT connect additional power switches to the cable providing the power feed to the VCM100 All power connections between the VCM100 and the power source must have appropriate fuse protection All power connections must be of high quality to minimize resistance and to remove the risk of accidental shorts The V...

Page 26: ... connect to the negative battery terminal 7 EMERGENCY STOP Switch if you have the optional VCM100 emergency stop button remove the wire bridging link from the VCM100 EMERGENCY STOP terminals and connect the emergency stop button SWITCH wire to the VCM100 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH terminal 8 EMERGENCY STOP wire bridging link only remove if fitting the optional emergency stop button 9 EMERGENCY STOP Scr...

Page 27: ...e of power cables from the battery isolator switch or DC distribution panel to the VCM100 Exceeding these lengths may cause unreliable operation AWG American Wire Gauge mm2 Maximum distance 12 volt supply Maximum distance 24 volt supply 7 10 55 15 m 49 2 ft 55 m 180 4 ft 8 8 36 10 m 32 8 ft 40 m 131 2 ft 10 5 26 8 m 26 2 ft 32 m 104 9 ft 11 4 17 6 m 19 6 ft 24 m 78 7 ft Note If the required extens...

Page 28: ...tery isolator switches circuit breakers and fuses Power supply Device 4 kW scanner 12 kW scanner Isolator switch 30 amps minimum rating 30 amps minimum rating Thermal breaker 15 amps 15 amps 12 volt Fuse 20 amps 20 amps Isolator switch 15 amps minimum rating 15 amps minimum rating Thermal breaker 8 amps 8 amps 24 volt Fuse 10 amps 10 amps 3 12 Sharing a breaker Where more than 1 piece of equipment...

Page 29: ...Chapter 4 Location and mounting Chapter contents 4 1 Selecting a location on page 30 4 2 Mounting on page 34 Location and mounting 29 ...

Page 30: ...ally exceed 19 6 ft 6 M All power cable lengths should be kept as short as possible Water ingress The VCM100 is splashproof and suitable for mounting below decks only Electrical interference Select a location that is far enough away from devices that may cause interference such as motors generators and radio transmitters receivers Magnetic compass Mount the VCM100 at least 3 ft 1 m away from a mag...

Page 31: ... a good indicator of blind arcs Dark sectors on the radar display indicate possible shadowed areas This information should be posted near the display unit and operators must be alert for targets in these blind areas Access The radar scanner should be easily accessible to allow maintenance to be carried out safely Sufficient clearance must be allowed to fully open the scanner unit for maintenance a...

Page 32: ...boat it may be necessary to install a radar guard to prevent the sails or any rigging coming into contact with the radar scanner or mounting platform Without a proper radar guard the mounting platform and the radar scanner could be severely damaged The following diagram illustrates suitable mounting surfaces for the radar scanner D10486 1 Radar scanner mounting angle Ensure the radar scanner rotat...

Page 33: ...detection of nearby targets It may be necessary to compensate for the bow rise to ensure optimum target detection This can be achieved by fitting a wedge or washers between the mounting platform and the base of the radar scanner so that the radar beam remains parallel to the water line when the vessel s bow rises at cruising speed D11360 1 1 1 Item Description 1 Wedge or washers Location and mount...

Page 34: ...on 3 Using a pencil mark the drilling area inside the mounting lug on each side of the VCM100 unit 4 Using a 3 mm drill bit drill a hole through the pencil marks 5 Align the VCM100 mounting lugs with the drill holes 6 Hold the VCM100 in place 7 Using a suitable screwdriver screw the self tapping mounting screws through the mounting lug holes into the drilled holes 8 Connect the cables according to...

Page 35: ...The unit is supplied with lifting eyes maximum Safe Working Load SWL 40 kg to facilitate the use of standard lifting accessories such as a rope chain or strop The SWL of the lifting accessories should be a minimum of 150 kg Suitable lifting equipment could include a crane hoist or an appropriate rigid overhead structure Do NOT attach the antenna to the pedestal prior to lifting Note Do NOT connect...

Page 36: ...mm drill bit drill through the 4 holes 5 Remove the mounting template 6 Ensure the lifting eyes are fitted to the pedestal To fit a lifting eye remove the securing bolt place the lifting eye in position and then secure the lifting eye with the bolt to 7 Nm 5 2 lb ft torque 7 The pedestal unit has a cap fitted over the open array mounting shaft to protect the protruding coaxial pin This cap must be...

Page 37: ...uitable length 10 Using suitable lifting equipment such as a rope or chain attached to the lifting eyes raise the pedestal over the mounting surface Carefully lower into position taking care that the studs pass through the holes without damaging the threads Ensure that the front of the pedestal is pointing towards the bow of the vessel D10493 2 11 Grease the studs with the supplied Denso paste Loc...

Page 38: ...xcess stud D11780 1 6 mm 14 Retain the 4 spare nuts which may have been used as a temporary measure during Step 9 Removing the radar pedestal lifting eyes On the pedestal unit 1 Loosen the first lifting eye securing bolt enough to remove the lifting eye 2 Once the lifting eye is removed re tighten the bolt to 7 Nm 5 2 lb ft torque 3 Repeat Steps 1 to 2 to remove all lifting eyes Securing the radar...

Page 39: ...he underside of the antenna Ensure a close fit The alignment guides are essential to help prevent damage to the coaxial pin 2 Remove the protective cap from the antenna shaft Retain the cap for future use 3 Position the antenna mounting bracket on the Port to Starboard axis of the pedestal 4 Lift the antenna into position ensuring it is in the correct orientation and that the threaded alignment gu...

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Page 41: ...Chapter 5 System checks Chapter contents 5 1 Radar scanner initial power on test on page 42 5 2 Radar check on page 42 System checks 41 ...

Page 42: ...Warning Radar scanner safety Before rotating the radar scanner ensure all personnel are clear Warning Radar transmission safety The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy Ensure all personnel are clear of the scanner when the radar is transmitting Checking the radar 1 Select a Radar page The Radar scanners will now initialize in standby mode this process will take approximately 70 seconds ...

Page 43: ...ck and adjust bearing alignment Bearing alignment The radar bearing alignment ensures that radar objects appear at the correct bearing relative to your boat s bow You should check the bearing alignment for any new installation Example misaligned radar D11590 2 1 2 Item Description 1 Target object such as a buoy dead ahead 2 Target displayed on the radar display is not aligned with the Ship s Headi...

Page 44: ...ARING ALIGNMENT softkey 3 Use the rotary control to place the selected target under the Ship s Heading Marker 4 Press OK when complete Adjusting radar offset parking This setting is applicable to open array scanners It is used to ensure the scanner parks in the correct position when rotation stops Before you proceed ensure that The radar page is selected The radar scanner is initialized standby mo...

Page 45: ...1 Troubleshooting on page 46 6 2 Power up troubleshooting on page 47 6 3 Radar troubleshooting on page 48 6 4 System data troubleshooting on page 49 6 5 VCM100 LED indications on page 50 6 6 SeaTalkhs LED indications on page 50 Troubleshooting 45 ...

Page 46: ...hensive test and quality assurance programs However if you experience problems with the operation of your HD and SuperHD Digital Open Array radar scanner this section will help you to diagnose and correct problems in order to restore normal operation If after referring to this section you are still having problems with your unit please contact Raymarine Technical Support for further advice 46 HD a...

Page 47: ...ible causes Possible solutions Check relevant fuses and breakers Check that the power supply cable is sound and that all connections are tight and free from corrosion The display does not start up Problem with power to the unit Check that the power source is of the correct voltage and sufficient current Troubleshooting 47 ...

Page 48: ... Check the status of the SeaTalkhs Switch SeaTalkhs network problem Check that SeaTalkhs cables are free from damage Software mismatch between equipment may prevent communication Contact Raymarine technical support No Data or No scanner message Switch at scanner pedestal in OFF position Ensure scanner pedestal switch is in ON position Radar will not initialize Voltage control module VCM stuck in s...

Page 49: ...T70 instrument or engine interface Check the power to the SeaTalk bus Data source e g ST70 instrument or engine interface is not operating Refer to the manufacturer s handbook for the equipment in question Instrument engine or other system data is unavailable at all displays Software mismatch between equipment may prevent communication Contact Raymarine technical support Check that all required eq...

Page 50: ...D indications associated with the SeaTalkhs switch are described here LED state Possible causes For all connected channels 1 steady and 1 flashing green LED No problem detected Steady LED indicates network connection Flashing LED indicates network traffic No LEDs are illuminated No power to the SeaTalkhs switch Some LEDs are not illuminated Cable connection faults on the channels with non illumina...

Page 51: ...Chapter 7 Technical support Chapter contents 7 1 Raymarine technical support on page 52 Technical support 51 ...

Page 52: ...s of worldwide Raymarine agents Telephone support In the USA call 1 603 881 5200 extension 2444 In the UK Europe the Middle East or Far East call 44 0 23 9271 4713 Product information If you need to request service please have the following information to hand Product name Product identity Serial number Software application version You can obtain this product information using the menus within you...

Page 53: ...Chapter 8 Technical specification Chapter contents 8 1 Technical specification on page 54 Technical specification 53 ...

Page 54: ...a Antenna length 1918 mm Pedestal 412 mm x 402 mm to top of antenna Antenna length 1306 mm Pedestal 412 mm x 402 mm to top of antenna Antenna length 1918 mm Weight 26 kg with antenna 29 kg with antenna 26 kg with antenna 29 kg with antenna Supply voltage 10 8 to 32 volts using VCM100 10 8 to 32 volts using VCM100 10 8 to 32 volts using VCM100 10 8 to 32 volts using VCM100 Power consumption typical...

Page 55: ...ing temperature range 10 C to 55 C 10 C to 55 C 10 C to 55 C 10 C to 55 C Humidity Up to 95 at 35 C Up to 95 at 35 C Up to 95 at 35 C Up to 95 at 35 C Maximum wind speed 85 knots 85 knots 85 knots 85 knots Range Range Nm Expanded range Nm Pulse width nominal PRF 0 125 0 25 N A 75 ns 3 kHz 0 5 N A 100 ns 3 kHz 0 75 0 125 0 25 150 ns 3 kHz N A 0 5 250 ns 3 kHz 1 5 0 75 350 ns 2 kHz 3 N A 450 ns 1 5 ...

Page 56: ... MHz Receiver characteristic Linear Receiver noise Less than 5 dB including low noise converter and IF amplifier Bandwidth Matched digital filter for each pulse length Antenna 48 4kW HD or SuperHD 72 4kW HD or SuperHD 48 12kW HD or SuperHD 72 12kW HD or SuperHD Beamwidth vertical 25 nominal 25 nominal 25 nominal 25 nominal Beamwidth horizontal 1 85 nominal 1 15 nominal 1 85 nominal 1 15 nominal Po...

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