Installation Manual Navico Radar 6kW, 10kW and 25kW English www.lowrance.com www.northstarnav.com. www.simrad-yachting.
1 Preface 1.1 FCC Statement Note: 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
1.4 Disclaimer As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance. It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage.
Contents 1 Preface ........................................................................................................ 1 1.1 FCC Statement ....................................................................................... 1 1.2 Industry Canada ..................................................................................... 1 1.3 CE Compliance........................................................................................ 1 1.4 Disclaimer ...............................................
4.11 Connect the ground wire....................................................................... 34 5 Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar 8000i .................................................. 35 5.1 Parts needed to connect radar to a GB40 or 8000i system........................... 35 5.2 Simrad GB40 using a SimNet heading sensor ............................................ 37 5.3 Northstar 8000i / Simrad GB 40 using a NMEA 0183 heading sensor............ 38 5.4 Radar system checklist.....................
9 Troubleshoot the radar .............................................................................. 62 9.1 Technical support, service and repairs ...................................................... 62 9.2 If the scanner fails to turn ...................................................................... 62 9.3 Radar is not operating correctly............................................................... 63 9.4 How to reduce noise and interference......................................................
2 Introduction to the Navico radar system This manual explains how to install the radar scanner and the Navico radar processor. It also explains how to connect the radar to the various brands of displays produced by Navico. This manual should be used in conjunction with the installation manual provided with the display. It also explains how to set up the radar system after installation and gives information on troubleshooting.
2.1 Radar system overview The radar system is intended for use in a marine environment. It consists of an open array scanner connected to a radar processor module by a prefabricated interconnection cable. The interconnection cable must be installed by a qualified radar technician. A network or serial cable is used to connect the radar processor to a display head. An interconnection cable should only be installed by a qualified radar technician.
WARNING: Microwave Radiation Hazard The microwave energy radiated by a radar antenna is harmful to humans, especially to the 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 pacemakers. If someone with a cardiac pacemaker suspects abnormal operation, immediately turn off the radar equipment and move the person away from the antenna.
3 Install the radar A radar unit should only be installed by a qualified marine technician, as potentially lethal high voltage is present along with heavy rotating parts. There is a transmit interlock that prevents radar transmissions if the scanner is not rotating. However, a high voltage remains for a period of time after the system is turned off.
3.1 Check the radar parts The Navico radar system consists of a scanner, a radar processor, and associated cables. some of which need to be ordered separately. There are three main components of the radar system: • The open array radar scanner • The radar processor. The radar processor must match the power out put of the scanner e.g a 6 kW Scanner connects to a 6 kW processor box. Connection cables to attach to a display head are not shipped with this item and they must be ordered separately.
1 Product registration card CD000085 1 Warranty card CD000260 4 Mounting screws HR000061 Install the radar | 11
3.2 Choose the scanner location The radar's ability to detect targets depends greatly 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. Also see the sections on installing the scanner on a power boat or yacht.
3.3 Power boat installations Normally, you should install the scanner horizontally, to produce an equal sweep around the boat: However, when a power boat is traveling at high speed, the bow rises up out of the water and if the elevation angle (trim) of the bow is raised up so that it equals, or exceeds, 50% of the vertical beam width of the radar, this can cause two problems: • Ahead of the power boat, the beam is projected too high to sweep the water surface effectively.
3.4 Yacht installations Normally you should install the scanner horizontally, to produce an equal sweep around the yacht. However, a yacht heels over to the lee side, and when the heel angle exceeds 50% of the vertical beam width of the radar, this can cause two problems: • On the windward side of the yacht, the beam is projected too high to sweep the water surface effectively. Targets can be missed completely or appear at very poor resolution on the display unit.
• Using a protractor, measure the θ° value (for your scanner model) below the dashed line at the bow and draw in a new line along this angle. • Extend the new line back beyond the bow of the vessel. This is the A-B line. 3.6 How to find the theoretical maximum detection range Propagation of the radar beam can vary, depending on the properties of the air through which it is traveling.
3.7 How to reduce false echoes and shadow zones False echoes can be produced on the radar display if the scanner is installed too close to an object on the vessel's superstructure. This object can block the radar beam and reflect it back, generating false echoes and shadow zones. If you are having problems with false echoes and/or shadow zones, re-install the scanner at a higher location where the radar beam will be clear of any obstructions.
3.10 Install the radar processor Install the radar processor in a dry location away from spray, rain, drips and condensation. The radar processor must be located where it can be easily connected to the ship's ground, the interconnection cable, the power cable and the radar communications cable or the network cable. Check that these cables and the ship's ground can easily reach the radar processor BEFORE you drill. The radar processor dimensions are shown on the installation template.
4 Wiring the radar system 4.1 Wiring guidelines Most installation problems are caused by shortcuts taken with system cables.
• Slacken or remove the strain relief clamp just inside the scanner, close to the cable entry point. • Push the interconnection cable through the cable entry point into the scanner. (Ensure that you push through sufficient cable to easily connect to the connectors on the lid, as described in the following step.
- Connector end C to J202 Connector end D to J201 Connector end E to J209 • Tighten the strain relief clamp then connect Connector end F to one of the screws close by to provide an Earth. • Screw down the cable holders and clips to keep the scanner cable in place inside the scanner, then spread silicon sealant around the nuts and the cable entry point.
• Close the scanner lid and secure it with the screws.
4.3 Radar scanner 10 kW: Connect the interconnection cable (AA010093/AA010094) to the scanner • Unscrew and lift up the hinged cover of the scanner. • Identify the connectors B, C, D, E, and F at the end of the interconnection cable. • Push the cable gland (D), a plain washer (B), the gasket (C) and another plain washer (B) over the connector end of the interconnection cable (E) in the order shown. Push the interconnection cable through the cable inlet into the scanner.
The interconnection cable must be clumped at the copper tape at location 1. • Connect the five interconnection cable connectors (B, C, D, E, and F) to the J connectors as follows: Cable connector • J connector B (P2) J2 C (P1) J1 D (P3) J3 E (P4) J4 F (P5) J5 Screw down the cable holders and clips to keep the interconnection cable in place inside the scanner. Then spread silicon sealant around the bolts and the cable entry point.
• Close the lid and secure it with the screws.
4.4 Radar scanner 25 kW: Connect interconnection cable (AA010093/AA010094) to the scanner • Unscrew and lift away the hinged cover of the scanner. • Identify the connectors B, C, D, E, and F at the end of the interconnection cable. • Push the cable gland (D), a plain washer (B), the gasket (C) and another plain washer (B) over the connector end of the interconnection cable (E) in the order shown. Push the interconnection cable through the cable inlet into the scanner.
• Check that the interconnection cable is positioned so that you can easily connect it to the J connectors, as shown: • Screw down the cable holders and clips to keep the interconnection cable in place inside the scanner. The interconnection cable must be clumped at the copper tape at location A.
Cable connector J connector B (P2) J2 C (P1) J1 D (P3) J3 E (P4) J4 F (P5) J5 • Close the scanner with the screws.
4.5 Earth the 10 kW scanner The Earth bolt MUST be connected to the vessel's ground system. • Connect one end of the copper Earth strap (2) to the bolt (1) on the scanner. • Connect the other end of the Earth strap to the mounting location using the Earth bolt (3). • Apply silicon sealant around both of the bolts.
4.6 Earth the 25 kW scanner The Earth bolt MUST be connected to the vessel's ground system. • Connect the copper Earth strap (A) to the scanner with a hexagonal bolt (C). • Connect the other end of copper Earth strap to the mounting location, using the special hexagonal Earth bolt (B), then apply silicon sealant around both the bolts.
4.7 Radar processor 6kW, 10kW and 25kW: Connections There are four interface connectors on the front of the radar processor, two L.E.D plus a chassis ground. The Navico radar processor can be connected to any of the following display heads (please refer to the chapter relevant to you display head) • Simrad NX40 NX45, • Simrad GB40 • Northstar 8000i, • Northstar 6100, 6000i • Northstar M84, M121 Radar processor interface connectors Key Connector function Connects to...
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4.9 Radar processor 10 kw 25 kw: Connect interconnection cable (AA010093/AA010094) to the radar processor Note: Interconnection cables available AA010093 20 m (65.5 ft) AA010094 30 m (98.5 ft). • Run the interconnection cable (AA010093/AA010094) from the scanner unit to the radar processor. • Push the round connector (A) of the interconnection cable into the scanner connection on the radar processor and tighten the locking nut.
4.10 Connect the power cable A power cable is NOT supplied with the radar processor. A fuse/ circuit breaker must be used on the power cable supplying the radar processor. Check the system specifications section for the recommended DC input voltage. The power cable and fuse/circuit breaker requirements are shown in the table.
4.11 Connect the ground wire The radar processor has a chassis ground connection stud located on the far right hand side of the unit. The chassis ground is DC isolated from power (–ve) to eliminate the risk of galvanic corrosion.
5 Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar 8000i Both the Simrad GB40 and the Northstar 8000i systems interface to the Navico radar via an ethernet network. Although the two types of display system have the same type of ethernet network connectivity, they differ in the way they accept heading information for MARPA and accurate chart overlay. The Northstar 8000i requires NMEA 0183 heading information to be sent to both the Master NavComputer and the radar processor module.
Ethernet crossover cable Used to connect the radar processor directly to a NavComputer. Cable has female connectors on both ends and joins two of the above standard ethernet cables together AA010084 Optional parts to connect (GB40 only) 24006694 AT10-HD This is used to supply the radar processor with heading information at 10 Hz from a SimNet heading source. This is needed for MARPA and accurate chart overlay. This connects to the 12 pin NMEA / COMMS connector on the radar processor.
5.2 Simrad GB40 using a SimNet heading sensor The diagram below details how to connect the Navico radar to a GB40 system using an Ethernet crossover cable (F), or using the 8 port ethernet linker (G). High speed heading is via SimNet (D).
5.3 Northstar 8000i / Simrad GB 40 using a NMEA 0183 heading sensor The diagram below shows how to connect the radar to a Northstar 8000i or Simrad GB40 system for vessels that use a NEMA 0183 heading sensor. For key information (page 39) The compass must be NMEA compliant and configured as follows: • 10 Hz update rate • 4800 baud The compass must be able to supply the NMEA 0183 HDT, HDM, and HDG heading sentences (all other sentence types will be ignored).
Pin Function 3 NMEA TX+ data 4 NMEA Ground 5 NMEA Rx-data 6 NMEA RX+ data 9 Shield 11 12 V Compass power (100 mA max) It is recommended that a single compass data source is used for a 8000i network. Key A Part No. 6 kW AA010026 10 kW AA010027 25 kW AA010028 B 6kW AA010092 10kW & 25kW AA010093 C 6 kW AA010014 10 kW AA010015 25 kW AA010016 Description Radar Scanner (6 kW, 10 kW or 25 kW). (Comes with a 20 m (65.5 ft) This cable will need to be attached to the scanner.
F AA010084 Ethernet cross-over joiner cable 0.5 m (1.6 ft) female / female. This can be used to connect no more than 2 network devices together e.g a radar processor and a GB40 NavComputer. The cable has female connectors at each end. Two standard ethernet cables are required to link to network devices. Connector ends are red in color.
Transmit If the radar was in Standby mode, it will start transmitting immediately. If the radar was Off there will be a pause of 90 - 180 seconds while the radar warms ups before it starts transmitting. Standby This stops transmission, but keeps the radar ready to transmit again. Off This saves on power consumption (but you must turn it on and wait for the radar to warm up before you can use it again). The radar transmits until you change the radar mode to Standby or Off.
• Select OK to confirm the new setting. Change the radar bearing alignment Use the radar bearing alignment to rotate Radar image, one degree at a time, so that a known object dead ahead is directly under the vessel's heading marker. This means that the Radar image is aligned with the displayed chart and the compass. An accurate bearing alignment is particularly important when the radar image is overlain onto the chart.
6 Connect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121 6.1 Parts needed NX40/45 and M84/M121 Qnt. Item Description Part No. 1 Open array scanner. For part numbers (see "Check the radar parts" page 10) Radar Processor Qnt. Item 1 Description Part No.
Heading sensor (optional) Qnt. Item 1 Description FC40 Fluxgate Compass Part No. 22090187 OR RC42 Rate Compass. 22090195 These have a 5.5 m (18 ft) SimNet cable attached. Connect using the radar accessories kit. Alternatively use an NMEA 0183 heading sensor and connect via display unit power cable. 6.
A Scanner Scanner comes with a 20 m (65.5 ft) cable (B) that needs to be attached. For part numbers (see "Navico radar part numbers" page 73) B 6kW AA010092 Scanner cable 20 m (65.5 ft). Will require disassembly of scanner to connect. Cable has a radar processor connector on one end, and three small terminated flat connectors on the other.
6.3 Set up the radar with the Simrad NX40/45 or Northstar M84/M121 When the radar is enabled, it will turn on, warm up, and enter standby mode. To enable the radar functionality: • Press Setup (NX) or menu twice to display the Setup menu, then select system • Set Radar to • The radar immediately turns on and enters warm-up mode. A message shows how long this will take. . When the warm-up period is complete, the radar enters standby mode and is ready to transmit.
7 Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i 7.1 Parts needed to connect to a Northstar 6000i / 6100i Qnt. Item Description Part No. 1 Open array scanner. For part numbers (see "Check the radar parts" page 10) Radar Processor Qnt. Item 1 Description Part No. Radar Processor: One of the following 6 kW processor 10 kW processor 25 kW processor AA010014 AA010015 AA010016 NS003107 cable for 6000i and 6100i installations only - supplied with 6000i and 6100i system Qnt.
7.2 Connect the radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display The following diagram shows the recommended method for connecting a radar processor to a Northstar 6000i or 6100i display unit: If you are connecting the radar to a Northstar 6000i or 6100i system, a 10 ft (3 m) radar communications cable (NS003107) is supplied with the 6000i or 6100i system. If this is not long enough, an optional 6 ft (1.8 m) extension cable (NS003108) can be added between the radar processor and the 6000i.
7.3 Connect the radar communications cable (NS003107) to the junction box The radar communications cable (NS003107) splits the 14 pin connector of the 6000i/6100i into (three) 3 different connectors, Bare Wires, Radar Comms and SmartCraft. This cable allows the 6000i/6100i to connect to NMEA devices (Bare Ends) or to Navico digital radar (Connector 1) or to a SmartCraft junction box (connector 2).
NMEA 2 OUT GROUND 10 Black Black RS-232 GROUND 17 Tan Tan 1 White RS-232 RX 16 Green Green ** 3 Green RS-232 TX 18 Red Red ** 8 Red REMOTE SAVE 13 Orange/White Orange/White 6000i or 6100i REMOTE POWER OUT 14 Pink Pink SHIELD 9 Drain Drain RADAR REMOTE POWER IN White/Orange 12 Yellow 9 Drain 10 Brown * See cautions above. ** See cautions above.
7.4 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (common power source) There is a choice of two different modes for powering the radar ON/OFF: Power on Option 1 • If you want the radar to power ON automatically whenever the 6000i or 6100i is powered ON, program the Honk Output as REMOTE PWR in the 6000i or 6100i. This option is contained in the Alarms menu. (To access the Alarms menu, repeatedly press the * key until the Alarms menu is visible.
7.5 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (different power sources) When the 6000i or 6100i and the radar processor have isolated power supplies, or are located more than 16.
Key for above two drawings A B Scanner comes with a 20 m (65.5 ft) cable (B) that needs to be attached. 6kW AA010092 10kW & 25kW AA010093 C Scanner cable 20 m (65.5 ft). Will require disassembly of scanner to connect. Cable has a radar processor connector on one end, and three small terminated flat connectors on the other. CAUTION: This cable should only be installed by an experienced radar service technician! 6 kW AA010014 Radar processor box. No cables supplied. Connects to 6x00i system via RS422.
7.6 Set up the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i 7.7 Turn the radar on and off Before you turn on the radar for the first time To extend magnetron lifetime, you're recommended to leave the radar in Standby mode for 30 minutes when activating the radar for the VERY FIRST time. (When the radar is in Standby mode, it's NOT transmitting but it is powered up – this allows the magnetron heater to stabilize). Then, after 30 minutes, press the RADAR ON key to test and align.
7.8 Configure the navigator communications IMPORTANT: If you are going to operate the radar without a heading sensor, ignore this section and set up the radar as described in "Disable the header sensor input". To enable the radar to communicate with the navigator, set up the radar option on the navigator's PORT 2 SETUP screen as follows: • Press STAR several times to display the OPTIONS/SERVICE INFO screen. • Press Port Setup Options.
7.10 Heading sensor requirements The heading sensor can be a stand-alone unit or may be integrated into an auto-pilot system, provided that it supplies the NMEA 0183 HDG, HDT, OSD, HCC, HCD or HDM heading sentences to the navigator. It must output data at a 10 Hz update rate. If the heading sensor requires sea trial calibration, perform the manufacturer's recommended calibration procedure before you calibrate the radar heading.
• Press Restore factory settings. (A new Northstar 6000i or 6100i is shipped with standard factory settings that are appropriate for basic operation.) • Press Return. 7.14 Tune the radar The Navico radar uses a fully automatic tuning procedure that continuously checks for optimum adjustment during operation. Navico recommends using auto tuning mode for normal operation.
• Press Gain, then press 1, 5, 0 to set the gain to 150. If you are using standard screen colors, the display will show a green ring with a black center or solid green circle. If it doesn't, try changing the gain value until you can see the green ring and black center clearly. (If the gain is set too high, the display may be saturated.) • Press Page 3, Page 4, and Install... . • Press Trigger Delay, then press 000 on the keypad to set the trigger delay to zero.
7.18 Set the heading calibration (heading sensor not installed) The heading calibration rotates the radar image on the screen so that a target dead ahead corresponds to a bearing of 0° on the screen. • Press RADAR so that the navigator displays radar only. • Find a target at least 1 nautical mile distant. Choose an obvious land target or solid object with a fixed reference such as a jetty, light house or pier. Steer the vessel until the reference target is directly head up then maintain this heading.
7.21 Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system Note: The following manual tuning procedure is provided only for possible situations where the unit's automatic tuning does not perform well with a Northstar 6000i or 6100i system. At present, Navico is not aware of any such situation and recommends that automatic tuning be used, unless a reason is found to use this manual procedure.
8 Maintenance Before doing any maintenance work, always ensure that the radar system is turned OFF at the main power source. If a rectifier unit is used, turn OFF the power supply to this too. Remember that high voltages from the rectifier unit are always present, even if the radar is not operating, and these can cause severe injury or death. 8.1 General maintenance Proper maintenance of the radar system will keep it in good condition and minimize breakdowns.
9 Troubleshoot the radar This appendix gives information on fixing possible problems with the radar. Many problems are caused by: • faulty or loose contacts at switches and relay points • poor adjustment of the radar (particularly inadequate tuning adjustment) • poor maintenance (particularly of the cables) You'll save yourself a considerable amount of time if you check these items before placing a call to Navico; plus, you may find the problem right away. 9.
9.3 Radar is not operating correctly If no image appears on the screen and screen shows message no scanner detected: • check radar scanner interconnect cable wiring.
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11 Specifications 11.1 Radar system specifications: 6 kW DC input 10.8 to 42 V (DC 12 V, 24 V or 32 V systems)* Scanner type Open array Scanner model Simrad Northstar TX06s NS007003 Scanner dimensions Swing circle 4.3 ft (1320 mm) Height 17.6" (448 mm) Scanner weight Vibration 63.9 lbs (29 kg) ±10% Amplitude 3 mm (0 to 500 cpm) Amplitude 0.75 mm (500 to 1500 cpm) Amplitude 0.
Gain Minimum 90 dB Noise figure NJT1969 @ 6 dB (average) at front-end input Temperature range +5ºF to +131ºF (-15ºC to +55ºC) Relative humidity 93% at +104ºF (+40ºC) Relative wind velocity 118 ft (36 m)/sec (maximum 70 knots) Processor dimensions Width 5.6" (142 mm) 6 kW Radar processor specifications Height 2.2" (56 mm) Length 7.9" (200 mm) Processer weight 1.
Pulse length/PRF 0.08µs ± 30% 2250 Hz ± 5% 0.25µs ± 25% 1700 Hz ± 5% 0.50µs ± 25% 1200 Hz ± 5% 1.0µs ± 25% 650 Hz ± 5% Duplexer Circulator H-6AJRD00001 FCX-68 and Diode limiter NJS6930 Mixer MIC front-end - Model NJT1969 IF amplifier Center frequency 60 MHz ± 3 MHz IF bandwidth 20 MHz ± 3 MHz (0.08µs) 6 MHz ± 2 MHz (0.25µs, 0.5µs) 3 MHz ± 1 MHz (1.
Vibration Amplitude 2 x 13.2 Hz, ± 0.03" [1 mm] ± 10% Waterproof IPX6 Plane of polarization Horizontal Preheating time Minimum 3 minutes Power consumption 180 W (maximum) at maximum wind velocity Amplitude 13.2 Hz to 100 Hz, gravity acceleration 0.7 m/sec² Emission type P0N.
Waterproof No rating Temperature range +5ºF to +131ºF (–15ºC to +55ºC) Relative humidity 95% at 104ºF (+40ºC) Power up time Approximately 35 seconds DC input 10.8 V to 36 V (DC 12/24 V system)* Power consumption 3 W (when operating) Leakage current <200 µA (when off, with a remote power input) * The scanner restricts operation to 24 V systems only.
12 Navico radar part numbers Radar Kits Description Old part numbers 2009 Part numbers DX42S 18" radome 2 kW w/ 15 m cable and radar processor Dx42S-1 Dx42S-1 DX64S 24" radome 4 kW w/ 15 m cable and radar processor Dx64S-1 Dx64S-1 TX06S 6kw / 4ft open array w/20 m cable and radar processor Tx06S-1 Tx06S-1 TX10S 10kw / 6ft open array w/20 m cable and radar Tx10S-1 Tx10S-1 TX25S-1 TX25S-1 18" radome 2 kW w/ 15 m cable and radar processor NS007001 NS007001 24" radome 4 kW w/ 15 m cable an
24" radome 4 kW w/ 15 m cable AA010025LOW Radar processors 2 kW Navico radar processor module NS004780R AA010012 4 kW Navico radar processor module NS004781R AA010013 6 kW Navico radar processor module NS004782R AA010014 10 kW Navico radar processor module NS004783R AA010015 25 kW Navico radar processor module NS004784R AA010016 Scanner cables Description Old part numbers 2009 Part numbers 20 m cable for 2 kW dome (optional) NS003101 AA010089 20 m cable for 4 kW dome (optional) NS003
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