Owner's Handbook

Chapter 3: Post Installation Checks and Maintenance 37
Chapter 3: Post Installation Checks and
Maintenance
Once you have installed your radar scanner and display unit, and
made all the connections, you need to check your installation. You
can then set up the radar system, align the scanner and check the
display timing. In addition, for a 72" open array scanner you need to
set the antenna size to ensure the scanner rests in the correct position
when rotation stops.
Set up, alignment and timing checks are performed from the radar
system display unit. The procedures are outlined below; full details
are provided in the display unit Owner’s Handbook. You should read
the Pathfinder radar display unit Owner’s Handbook and familiarize
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.
3.1 System Checks and Alignment
System check
Before performing the functional test, check the following:
• All securing bolts are fully tightened and mechanical locking
arrangements as specified are in place
• All connections have been made
• All connecting wires are secured and protected as necessary
Note: If you are the boat owner and have performed the installation
yourself, ask your authorized installation dealer to check the installa-
tion before going to sea.
Set up, alignment and timing checks
Switch on and initial set up
On the open array scanner, ensure the power switch on the pedestal is
set to ON.
To switch on the display unit, press and hold the
POWER key until the
unit beeps. The magnetron warm-up sequence should start, after