HD Digital Radome Installation instructions ENGLISH Date: 07-2009 Document number: 81318-3 © 2009 Raymarine UK Limited
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Contents Chapter 1 Important Information............................. 7 Introduction .................................................................... 7 Transmitted power density levels ..................................... 7 IMO and SOLAS............................................................. 7 Radar licensing............................................................... 7 FCC Notice - Radar ........................................................ 8 EMC conformance ...............................
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Chapter 1: Important Information Warning: Product installation and operation This product must be installed and operated in accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, damage to your boat and/or poor product performance. Warning: Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy at microwave frequencies which can be harmful, particularly to the eyes. Do NOT look at the antenna from close range.
your national administration. In case of any difficulties, contact your local Raymarine dealer. Product disposal Dispose of this product in accordance with the WEEE Directive. Warning: High voltages This product contains high voltages. Do NOT remove any covers or otherwise attempt to access internal components, unless specifically instructed in this document. Warning: Product installation and operation This product must be installed and operated in accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided.
To check the MFD software version, switch on the MFD and check the version number on the navigation warning screen. Note that if a scanner is not connected, the version number will only be displayed for 10 seconds. You can download the latest MFD software, from the Raymarine website, at www.raymarine.com. Information on how to use the download to update the MFD software, is also available on the Raymarine website. Additional support information is available from Raymarine technical support.
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Chapter 2 Installation Chapter contents • 2.1 Planning on page 12 • 2.2 Installation procedures on page 18 • 2.
2.1 Planning Warning: Product grounding Before applying power to this product, ensure it has been correctly grounded, in accordance with the instructions in this guide. Caution: Do NOT connect to positive ground system Do NOT connect this product to a positively-grounded system. • 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.
Dimensions - 18 inch antenna 3 mm drill bit 247 mm (9.7 in) Items Required 10 mm drill bit 346 mm (13.62 in) diameter 521 mm (20.5 in) diameter 13 mm socket 233 mm (9.17 in) Adhesive tape 116.5 mm (4.58 in) Drill Torque wrench D11706-1 27.5 mm (0.92 in) 141.5 mm (5.
247 mm (9.7 in) Dimensions - 24 inch antenna 346 mm (13.62 in) diameter 233 mm (9.17 in) 116.5 mm (4.58 in) 652 mm (25.67 in) diameter D11700-1 The antenna must also be mounted where it is: • Above head height. • Easily accessible. 27.5 mm (1.08 in) 141.5 mm (5.57 in) • As near as possible to the boat’s centerline.
To power supply 12.5° To display To HD Digital Radome Antenna 12.5° D11696-1 The following digital cables are available: D11359-1 Always mount the HD Digital Radome Antenna so that the scanner rotates parallel to the water line. Planing hull boats and some displacement hull boats adopt a higher bow angle when the boat is at cruising speed, so on these boats it may be necessary to shim the rear of the HD Digital Radome Antenna, to compensate for the bow rise and ensure optimum target detection.
• Prevent the cable chafing where it enters and exits the mast. • Minimize electrical interference by: • In a 24 V system, protect the power supply with either a 5 A thermal breaker, or an 8 A fuse. – Not running the cable near other electrical equipment. Power cable lengths – Not running the cable alongside power cables or antenna cables for other equipment. The total permitted lengths of power conductor run (i.e.
Bonded ground system (preferred) Implementation If several items require grounding, they may first be connected to a single local point (e.g. within a switch panel), with this point connected via a single, appropriately-rated conductor, to the boat’s common ground. The preferred minimum requirement 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.
2.2 Installation procedures Vie w from above or Artw k -1 26 Mounting platform 30 R A RW FO M e m 4 r2 23 3 'R o ad m m m Te nt ou e in rL n Ce te e m do Ra of e 'o ' 18 r in rL nte 27.5 ete m dia m ) m es 10 om s, ad le R ho 24' 4 ll nd Dri ' a 8 (1 Ce m 5m mm Do NOT screw the antenna mounting bolts into the antenna base more than 25 mm (1 inch), or damage to the antenna could occur. If necessary, use shims or extra washers to prevent this happening. 141.
1 Mounting platform, non-planing boat (level install) FORWARD R R W A FORWARD 3. Lightly coat the threads of the four mounting bolts, with the Denso Paste provided. 4. Ensuring that the bolts do not enter the antenna base more than 25 mm (1 inch), secure the antenna with the 4 bolts flat washers and spring washers provided, as illustrated. If necessary, use appropriate shims or extra washers to limit the length of bolt entering the antenna base.
Run the digital cable from the HD Digital Radome Antenna to the signal and power connection points: • Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deckhead, use a suitable watertight feed-through. • Run the signal connector to the appropriate MFD. • Do NOT run cables near to engines or fluorescent lights. • Run the power cable to a suitable 12 V or 24 V connection point on the boat’s power system. We recommend connection is made at the boats power distribution panel, wherever possible.
Typical Systems Direct connection to display HD Digital Radome Raymarine-compatible display SeaTalkhs Crossover Coupler Installation To 12V/24V supply via thermal breaker or fuse D11657-1 Power cable 21
Connection to networked displays (non G-series) Raymarine-compatible display HD Digital Radome Raymarine-compatible display SeaTalkhs Switch SeaTalkhs Power cable 22 To 12V/24V supply via thermal breaker or fuse D11698-1 SeaTalkhs HD Digital Radome User’s Guide
Connection to G-Series Display Monitor HD Digital Radome Network selector switch (in UP position) GPM 400 SeaTalkhs Switch SeaTalkhs Power cable Installation To 12V/24V supply via thermal breaker or fuse D11699-1 SeaTalkhs 23
Connecting power When connecting power, refer to the Planning section and: +VE bar -VE bar • Ensure that the total length of power cable will not exceed the maximum length, as described under Power cable lengths. Where possible, connect individual items of equipment to individual circuit breakers. • Connect power only via the correct value thermal breaker or fuse, as described under Power Supply Protection. Where this not possible, use individual in-line fuses to provide the necessary protection.
2.3 Post installation procedures Before using the product, carry out the following: • Mechanical checks. • Switch on and initial setup. Mechanical checks Before switching on the HD Digital Radome Antenna: • Ensure that: – All securing bolts are fully tightened and the appropriate mechanical locking washers are in place. – All connections are securely made. – All connecting cables and wires are secured and protected as necessary. • Ask your local Raymarine authorized installer to check the installation.
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Chapter 3: Maintenance & troubleshooting Chapter contents • 3.1 Safety on page 28 • 3.2 Maintenance on page 28 • 3.3 Troubleshooting on page 29 • 3.
3.1 Safety 3.2 Maintenance Warning: Do not remove covers Once a year: Do not remove any cover from this product. There are no user serviceable parts inside. 1. Remove one of the antenna-securing bolts and associated washers. 2. Clean the bolt and washers. Warning: Switch off power 3. Use Denso paste to lightly re-grease the bolt thread. Before commencing any maintenance task, switch off all power to the product. 4. Replace the bolt and associated washers. 5.
3.3 Troubleshooting Symptom Action The troubleshooting information provides possible causes and corrective action required for common problems associated with marine electronics installations. If the HD Digital Radome Antenna is connected to the multi-function display (MFD) via a SeaTalkhs switch, ensure that: All Raymarine products are, prior to packing and shipping, subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programs.
3.4 Raymarine technical support Raymarine provides a comprehensive customer support service, on the world wide web, through our worldwide dealer network and by telephone help line. If you are unable to resolve a problem, please use any of these facilities to obtain additional help. Web support Please visit the customer support area of our website at: www.raymarine.
Chapter 4 Technical specification Approvals Approvals: Certification: USA: 47CFR FCC Part 2 & Part 80 Certificate of Approval Canada: RSS138 Iss. 1 Technical Acceptance Certificate European Union & EFTA: R & TTE Directive 1999/05/EC Certificate of Opinion Australia/New Zealand: ACMA Declaration of Conformity Compliance level 3 General Dimensions: 18 in antenna (RD418HD) 24 in antenna (RD424HD): Φ521 mm x 247 mm (20.5 in x 9.7 in) Φ652 mm x 247 mm (25.67 in x 9.
Transmitter Type: Solid-state modulator, driving magnetron Transmit frequency: 9405 MHz ±25 MHz Peak power output: 4 kW Duplexer: Circulator Standby mode: Magnetron heater - ON Magnetron control - ON All other services - OFF Pulse width (ns) PRF 1/8, 1/4 75 3 kHz 1/2 100 3 kHz 1/8, 1/4 150 3 kHz 1/2 200 3 kHz 3/4 330 2 kHz Range (Nm) 3/4 11/2 Expanded range (Nm) 3 6, 12, 24 & 48 430 1.5 kHz 11/2 520 1.
Polarization: Horizontal Rotation speed: 24 rpm nominal 48 rpm with compatible displays Receiver Intermediate frequency: 70 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 Technical specification 33
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