Installation Manual Navico Broadband Radar BR24 English www.lowrance.com www.northstarnav.com. www.simrad-yachting.
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Preface Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a normal installation.
CE Compliance Hereby, Navico Auckland Ltd. declares that this BR24 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Navico Auckland Ltd. vakuuttaa täten että BR24 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Hierbij verklaart Navico Auckland Ltd. dat het toestel BR24 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Radar Transmit Emissions This is the first marine recreational radar that has Human Exposure Level RF Radiation of the Radar Transmitter outside the Radome well below the general public safety emission level of 1 mW/cm2 . This means the radar can be mounted safely in locations impossible with other pulse radars. The broadband radar will not trigger X Band radar transponders, beacons, and SARTs due to the low output power and signal properties.
Contents 1 Introduction to the Navico Broadband radar system ................................... 5 Welcome ..................................................................................................... 5 What is Broadband radar? .............................................................................. 6 Radar system overview.................................................................................. 8 2 Install the radar......................................................................
1 Introduction to the Navico Broadband radar system Welcome Congratulations of your purchase of the latest technology available in recreational marine radar. The special features designed into this radar are: • “Revolutionary improvement in situational awareness” Provides unprecedented ability to distinguish hazards and other objects • Radar is finally easy enough for casual users – identifies targets clearly with out complicated tuning adjustments.
What is Broadband radar? The Navico Broadband radar uses FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) radar technology. What is FMCW? The current normal leisure radar generates microwave pulses with a thermionic device called a magnetron. This ancient technology transmits bursts of high power microwave energy periodically, and the radar detector listens to the echoes coming back from each pulse. As the radar rotates, these echoes are built into a 360 degree image.
Additional benefits of FMCW radar are: Safety: • low energy emissions. 1/10th of a mobile phone • safe operation in anchorages and marinas • instant power up.
Radar system overview The Navico Broadband radar is a state of the art navigation aid. It provides outstanding radar performance without the limitations of conventional pulse radars such as: dangerous high power microwaves, standby warm up time, 30 m blind spot (mainbang), high power consumption and large open arrays - which is what would be required to obtain the same image quality at shorter ranges.
2 Install the radar Installation includes: • Mechanical mounting • Electrical wiring • Configuring the display or network system to work with the radar • Adjusting the radar for proper performance Follow these instructions carefully. Don't take any shortcuts! The broadband radar is factory sealed. It is not necessary to remove the cover. Removing the cover will void the factory warranty.
Choose the scanner location The radar's ability to detect targets greatly depends on the position of its scanner. The ideal location for the scanner is high above the vessel's keel line where there are no obstacles. A higher installation position increases the radar ranging distance, but it also increases the minimum range around the vessel where targets cannot be detected.
Mounting the scanner • Use the supplied mounting template and tape it securely to the chosen location site. • Before drilling, check that: - you have oriented the mounting template correctly so that the front of the scanner unit will face the front of the vessel - the location site is not more than 18 mm (0.7") thick. If the location site is thicker use longer bolts The four bolts supplied are M8 x 30 mm.
Mounting the radar interface box 12 | 1BInstall the radar • Install the radar interface box (where applicable) in a dry location away from spray, rain, drips and condensation. • The radar interface box must be located where it can be easily connected to the ship's power source, the scanner interconnection cable, and the display or display network. • Allow enough room for cables to form a drip loop. • Preferably mount the radar interface box on a vertical surface with cables exiting downwards.
3 Wiring the radar system Connect interconnection cable to the scanner The scanner interconnection cable connects the scanner to the RI10 or RI11 interface box (or Lowrance HDS U.S only). The cable connects to the scanner using a 14 pin connector. Protect the connectors when pulling cable through the boat and avoid putting strain on to the connectors. The interconnection cable is 9 mm in diameter.
Connect the interconnection cable to radar interface box To connect interconnection cable to Lowrance HDS (USA only) (see "Connect the Broadband radar to your display" page 16) 1. Slide (F), (E) and (D) over the RJ45 and data wires of the scanner interconnection cable (G). 2. Connect RJ45 and data wires to the radar interface box. 3. Secure (D) to the radar interface box using the four supplied screws (H). 4. Slide (E) along the cable (G) and press into the cable gland housing (D).
Shortening the cable It is not recommended to shorten the cable, but if it is essential, use the pin-out below to reterminate the RJ45 connector RJ45 Connector RJ45 crimping tool is required RJ45 Connector Pin Color 1 White/Orange 2 Orange 3 White/Green 4 Blue 5 White/Blue 6 Green 7 White/Brown 8 Brown 15 mm Heat shrink (10 mm dia) 2BWiring the radar system | 15
Connect the Broadband radar to your display HDS (USA only) Broadband radar scanner Adapter cable 000-0127-56 2 m (6 ft) Optional Lowrance 5 Port Ethernet switch. HDS Display ENET Port NEP-1 Lowrance broadband radar in the United States does not require a radar interface box. The scanner connects directly the display or Ethernet switch via the adapter cable. HDS (Non USA) RI11 Ethernet cable NETWORK port 000-0127-28 2 m (6 ft) Optional Lowrance 5 port Ethernet switch.
NX40, NX45 M84, M121 RI11 Data cable NX or M series COMMS port AA010114 3 m (9.8 ft) RADAR port Connects to NX40/45 or M84/121 via RS232 using the supplied data cable. NX40, NX45 SimNet Heading SimNet heading sensor AT40 or AT45 SimNet to NMEA 0183 converter FC40 or RC42 NX40 or NX45 GPS port Optionally, for accurate radar chart overlay, a heading sensor on the SimNet backbone passes through the AT40 or AT45 which connects to the GPS port on the NX display.
GB40 RI10 NETWORK port Adapter cable GB40 Ethernet cable 000-0127-56 2 m (6 ft) AA010079 8 port Ethernet linker or (cross-over cable) GB40 NETWORK port AA010009 (AA010084) 0.6 m (2 ft) Connects to GB40 system via Ethernet. Connect a GB40 Ethernet cable in between 8 port Ethernet linker (or crossover cable) and supplied adapter cable. Use only GB40/8000i Ethernet cables. (Order separately) Max Ethernet cable length from RI10 box to switch/display is 50 m.
8000i 12" Display processor or Black box processor RI11 Adapter cable Ethernet cable NETWORK port 000-0127-56 2 m (6 ft) 0.6 m (2 ft) AA010079 8 port Ethernet linker (or cross-over cable) 8000i NETWORK port AA010009 (AA010084) Connects to 8000i system via Ethernet. Connect 8000i Ethernet cable in between 8 port linker (or crossover cable) and supplied adapter cable. Use only 8000i/GB40 Ethernet cables. (Order separately) Max Ethernet cable length from RI11 box to switch/display is 50 m.
Connect power The Broadband radar can operate on 12 or 24 V DC systems. The Broadband radar requires a +V DC to be applied on the yellow power on wire in order to operate. This can be achieved in one of three ways. • Common the red and yellow wire together. Radar will power on when power is applied • Use ignition or install a switch that will provide power to the yellow wire. (It is recommended to use a 5 amp fuse or breaker).
4 Configure displays to use radar Setup and configuration of the Broadband radar has been simplified compared to traditional pulse radars. There is no zero range (time delay), no warm up time, and no burn in required.. The only adjustments needed are: • Set the scanner height: This is to help the radar calculate for sea clutter. • Adjust the heading marker.
Simrad GB40 / Northstar 8000i radar setup To set antenna height • Select Pages (Display 8000i) > Setup > Radar. • Press edit and key in the height of the scanner above sea level in feet or meters depending on system units setting. • Select Return. To Transmit • From the radar page select Radar Mode. • Select Transmit. To change the radar bearing alignment: • Select Pages (Display 8000i).
Simrad NX40/45 or Northstar M84/M121 radar setup Your display may need a software upgrade to get full functionality of the Broadband radar. Please contact your dealer for further information. To enable the radar functionality: • Press Setup (NX) or menu twice to display the Setup menu, then select System. • Set Radar to . When the radar is enabled, it will turn on, and enter standby mode.
5 Drawings Scanner dimensions Key 24 | 4BDrawings Description A Cable entry area B Cable retention channel C Bolt holes x 4 M8 x 30 mm D Breather
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6 Maintenance Clean the radome using soapy water and a soft cloth. Avoid using abrasive cleaning products. Do not use solvents such as gasoline, acetone, M.E.K etc. as this will damage the dome surface. After years of use the drive belt may have to be replaced. Transmitter is solid state and will not require regular replacement as with an ordinary magnetron.
7 BR24 BroadBand radar scanner specifications Characteristic Technical Data Compliance FCC Part 80 and Part 90; FCC ID: RAYBR24 IC ID: 4697A-BR24, CE Mark Environmental IEC60945 4th edition 2002-2008 Operating Temperature: -25° to +55°C (-13° to +130°F) Relative humidity: +35° C (95° F), 95% RH Waterproof: IPX6 Relative wind velocity 51 m/sec (Max:100 Knots) Power consumption (with 10 m cable) Operating: 19 W (Typ.) @ 13.8 Vdc Standby: 2 W (Typ.) @ 13.
Navico Broadband radar part numbers Broadband radar scanner part numbers Model Part Number Description Length Scanner BR24 AA010186 Broad band radar scanner RI10 AA010189 Broadband radar SimNet interface box RI11 AA010204 Broadband radar serial interface box AA010211 Broadband scanner interconnection cable 10 m (33 ft) AA010212 Broadband scanner interconnection cable 20 m (65.6 ft) AA010213 Broadband scanner interconnection cable 30 m (98.
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BRDR24 MountingTemplate Template BR24 Mounting 1:1 A4 version A4 1:1 version 141.5 mm (5-9/16”) Check scale:-Measure before drilling Drill 9.5mm (3/8”) holes 233 mm (9-5/32”) Check scale:-Measure before drilling TO FRONT OF BOAT BR24 base Max 18 mm (0.7”) Min 8 mm (0.3”) Surface M8 x 30 mm bolt Max 18 mm (0.7”) Min 5 mm (0.
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