Interphase RE-Series RE-1 Manuel utilisateur

User Manual

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RE-1

Radome 0.9 Feet

RE-8

Radome 1.5 Feet

RE-9

Radome 1.8 Feet

RE-10

Open 3.5/4.5 Feet

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Contents

Important Information ................................................................................. 6

WARRANTY STATEMENT ................................................................................. 6

High Voltage Warning ................................................................................. 6

Microwave Radiation Hazard ................................................................................. 6

Magnetron Preheating ................................................................................. 6

About this User Manual ................................................................................. 7

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 7

CONVENTIONS USED ................................................................................. 7

HOW THIS USER MANUAL IS ORGANIZED ............................................................... 7

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ................................................................................. 8

PACKING LIST ................................................................................. 8

1. Radar Installation ................................................................................. 9

1.1 PRELIMINARY ................................................................................. 9

1.2 PREPARATION ................................................................................. 9

1.3 PROCEDURE ................................................................................. 9

1.4 RADAR JUNCTION BOX CONNECTIONS ........................................................... 10

1.4.1 JUMPER TO CONTROL RADAR ON/OFF OPERATION ................................. 12

1.4.2 ALTERNATIVE POWER CONNECTION .................................................... 12

1.5 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION ........................................................................ 12

1.5.1 I/O Setup ............................................................................... 13

1.5.2 Warming Up ............................................................................... 13

1.5.3 Transmission On ............................................................................... 13

1.5.4 Radar calibration ............................................................................... 13

1.5.4.1 Heading Line ........................................................................ 13

1.5.4.2 Antenna Parking Position ....................................................... 14

1.5.4.3 Sector Transmission Off ......................................................... 15

1.5.4.4 Transmission Trigger Delay .................................................... 15

1.5.4.5 Automatic and Manual Tune ................................................... 16

1.5.4.6 Save Tuning to User C-CARD .................................................. 16

1.5.4.7 Load Tuning from User C-CARD ............................................... 17

2. Functions ............................................................................... 19

2.1 BASIC ............................................................................... 19

2.1.1 Cross Cursor ............................................................................... 19

2.1.2 Chart Overlay ............................................................................... 19

2.1.3 Range ............................................................................... 19

2.1.4 Orientation ............................................................................... 20

2.1.5 Motion Mode ............................................................................... 20

2.1.6 Echo Trails Settings ........................................................................... 20

2.1.7 Target Expansion .............................................................................. 20

2.2 SENSITIVITY ............................................................................... 21

2.2.1 Interference Rejection ....................................................................... 21

2.2.2 Gain Adjustment ............................................................................... 21

2.2.3 STC (Sensitivity Time Constant) Adjustment ......................................... 21

2.2.4 FTC (Fast Time Constant) Adjustment .................................................. 21

2.2.5 MBS (Main Bang Suppression) Adjustment ............................................ 21

2.3 RADAR FEATURES ............................................................................... 21

2.3.1 Cursor Window ............................................................................... 21

2.3.2 Heading Marker ............................................................................... 22

2.3.3 Degree Scale ............................................................................... 22

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2.3.4 Range Rings ............................................................................... 23

2.3.5 Compass Rose ............................................................................... 23

2.3.6 EBL & VRM ............................................................................... 24

2.3.6.1 Handling of EBL/VRM ............................................................. 24

2.3.7 Parallel Cursor ............................................................................... 25

2.3.8 Center Offset ............................................................................... 25

2.3.8.1 Handling of Center Offset ....................................................... 25

2.3.9 Status Bar ............................................................................... 26

2.4 CHART FEATURES ............................................................................... 26

2.4.1 Chart Overlay Mode ........................................................................... 26

2.4.2 Chart Synchronization ....................................................................... 26

2.4.3 Cursor Echo ............................................................................... 26

2.5 GUARD ZONES ............................................................................... 27

2.5.1 Handling of Guard Zone ..................................................................... 27

2.5.2 Guard Zone Sensitivity ....................................................................... 27

3. Radar Pages ............................................................................... 29

3.1 PAGES SELECTION ............................................................................... 29

3.2 STATUS BAR ............................................................................... 29

3.3 MENU HANDLING ON FULL PAGES ................................................................. 30

3.4 SELECTION OF THE "ACTIVE" VIEW IN SPLIT/COMBO PAGES ............................ 30

4. Technical Specifications ............................................................................... 31

4.1 RE-1 ............................................................................... 31

Antenna unit ............................................................................... 31

Dimensions and Mounting ............................................................................ 31

4.2 RE-8 ............................................................................... 32

Antenna unit ............................................................................... 32

Dimensions and Mounting ............................................................................ 33

4.3 RE-9 ............................................................................... 33

Antenna unit ............................................................................... 33

Dimensions and Mounting ............................................................................ 34

4.4 RE-10 ............................................................................... 35

Antenna unit ............................................................................... 35

Dimensions and Mounting ............................................................................ 35

5. Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................ 37

Analytical Index ............................................................................... 40

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Important Information

WARRANTY STATEMENT

Interphase Technologies, Inc. warrants this unit to be free from defects in material

and workmanship. During the warranty period, Interphase Technologies, Inc. will

repair or replace any component which fails in normal use without charges for parts

or labor. To receive warranty service, the unit must be returned to an Interphase

Technologies, Inc. Authorized Warranty Service Centre, freight charges prepaid along

with a copy of the original retail purchase receipt. This warranty is in lieu of all other

warranties either expressed or implied.

This warranty does not apply to an Interphase product that has failed due

to improper installation, misuse, or accident, nor does it apply to products

which have been repaired or altered outside the Interphase factory.

Any costs incurred with Antenna or Radar Junction Box replacement are

specifically excluded from this warranty other than the cost of the compo-

nent itself.

THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY. INTERPHASE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. EXPRESSLY

DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF

SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL IN-

TERPHASE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. NAVIGATION SYSTEMS LTD. BE LIABLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS OF USE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPE-

CIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING

Dangerously high voltages are present within the RADAR scanner unit. There are

no internal connections or adjustments necessary for installation. Only a qualified

radar service technician should remove the cover. Technicians must exercise ex-

treme care when working inside the unit. Always remove power before removing

the cover. Some capacitors may take several minutes to discharge, even after

switching off the radar. Before touching the magnetron or any high voltage com-

ponents, ground them with a clip lead.

MICROWAVE RADIATION HAZARD

The microwave energy radiated by a radar antenna is harmful to humans, espe-

cially to one’s 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 equipment and move the person

away from the antenna. Turn off the radar whenever it is necessary to work on

the antenna unit or on other equipment in the beam of the radar.

MAGNETRON PREHEATING

When starting your RADAR for the first time or when restarting it after a two

month or longer non-operating period, preheat the magnetron at least 30 min-

utes in standby mode.

Please read through this manual before the first operation. If you have any ques-

tions, please contact the Company’s customer service or your local dealer.

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About this User Manual

INTRODUCTION

The Radar consists of a scanner unit which illuminates targets with microwave

energy and then collects the returns from those targets. The scanner unit in-

cludes the Radar antenna, transmitter, receiver and necessary electronics.

The scanner unit must be connected to a chart plotter equipped with software

capable of displaying the radar functions (see the table below).

Any menu operation and functions activation in this User Manual is related to the

following chart plotter models (see the following table). Whenever it is necessary,

a note has been inserted for those models with operational differences.

Chart Plotter Name Software Name SN Radar Serial Port Available from Sw

CHART MASTER 169CS S3egINwc All 2 or 3 11.00

CHART MASTER 169CSI S3igINwc All 2 11.00

CHART MASTER 11 CV+ XSegIN11c After February 2005 2 or 3 11.00

CHART MASTER 11 CVS+ XSegIN11c After February 2005 2 or 3 11.00

CHART MASTER 11 CV+ S3egIN11c All 2 or 3 11.00

CHART MASTER 11 CVS+ S3egIN11c All 2 or 3 11.00

NOTE The serial Port 3 is usually used for the Smart GPS.

The Radar's full functionality, as described in this User Manual, is obtained only

when the scanner is included in an integrated system including chart plotter,

gyrocompass and GPS antenna.

Please read this User Manual carefully to learn the operating features for your

Radar. Please refer to your chart plotter User Manual for all other operating in-

structions.

CONVENTIONS USED

Throughout this User Manual, the labelled keys are shown in capital letters en-

closed in square brackets, for example [ENTER]; the software keys are shown in

small capital letters enclosed in square brackets, for example [EDIT].

Menu operations are in bold characters listed by keys sequence with the menu

names enclosed between inverted commas, for example [MENU] + "ALARMS"

+ [ENTER] means: press the [MENU] key, using the cursor key select the Alarms

menu and then press [ENTER].

HOW THIS USER MANUAL IS ORGANIZED

♦CHAPTER 1: Radar Installation

Installation of the Radar and set up of the hardware configuration.

♦CHAPTER 2: Functions

How to connect the chart plotter and the Radar; and how to operate

them.

♦♦

♦CHAPTER 3: Radar Pages

Description of the available Radar pages, full and split pages.

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♦♦

♦CHAPTER 4: Technical Specifications

Technical specification and dimensions of the Radar.

♦♦

♦CHAPTER 5: Frequently Asked Questions

The Analytical Index is at the end of this User Manual.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE

If your chart plotter does not operate properly, please refer to the chart plotter

User Manual.

PACKING LIST

♦Scanner Unit with cable

♦Fasteners, stainless steel

♦4 Bolts, hex metric M8 x 25U (approx. 3/8 dia. x 1 in. long)

♦4 Flat washer

♦4 Lock washer

♦1 Radar Junction Box

♦1 Template, for locating mounting holes

♦2 Fuses, 5A (1 spare)

Optional

♦Magnetic Heading Sensor

♦Extended length cables, 15 or 20 meters

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1. Radar Installation

This chapters illustrates the instructions on electrical connections of the Radar

and the necessary software settings to operate it.

WARNING

In order for the Radar to communicate with the Chart Plotter, the software

configuration explained in the Par. 1.5 is mandatory.

1.1 PRELIMINARY

The scanner unit must be located so that passengers and crew are not exposed to

the direct radar beam. The scanner unit should be mounted on the centerline of

your vessel in a location that has an unobstructed view forward and is as clear as

possible the rest of the way around the unit. A location as high as practical to

improve maximum range is preferable, keeping in mind that minimum range ob-

jects may be overlooked if mounted too high. Place the units in before large

structures and exhaust stacks. Large structure or stacks cause blind spots. Con-

tamination from engine exhaust on the scanner housing reduces radar perfor-

mance.

Antennas for GPS, radio communication or other equipment should not be in the

radar beam. Use non-metallic extension poles to move the active area of anten-

nas above the radar beam.

In selecting a location, consider the suitability of the mounting surface. It must be

flat and approximately levelled with the vessel’s water line. The surface must

support the weight of the scanner and have access to the under side for installa-

tion of the four mounting bolts.

NOTE The recommended mounting surface thickness is 3/8 to 1/2 in. (9 mm to 13 mm).

The scanner will be damaged if bolts penetrate more than 9/16 in. (15 mm).

Also, consider the cable route from the scanner to the operator’s location. Avoid

routing the interconnecting cable through areas of possible damage from moving

objects, machinery, and exposure to chemicals or high temperature.

1.2 PREPARATION

Unpack your new RADAR and check that the contents correspond to the packing

list. Do not remove the cover from the unit. There are no connections or adjust-

ments inside the unit that are needed for installation or operation. The cable must

remain attached. For ease of handling, coil the cable and place it on top of the

scanner. Then secure it with tape. Invert the scanner and make sure the four

mounting holes are clear to accept bolts.

Working at higher elevations may become necessary while installing the scanner

unit. Observe safety measures and take sufficient precaution to avoid personal

injury or damage to the equipment.

1.3 PROCEDURE

♦Prepare the mounting surface by making sure it is clean and flat.

♦Use the template provided to mark the location of four mounting holes.

Align the template squarely with the centerline of the vessel and with

the arrow pointing forward.

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♦Drill four 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter holes through the mounting sur-

face.

♦Check that each bolt (with lock washer and flat washer) protrude through

the mounting surface at least 5/16 in. (8 mm) but less than 9/16 in.

(15 mm). The scanner will be damaged if bolts protrude more than 9/

16 in. (15 mm).

♦Apply sealant around each mounting hole.

♦Place the Radar scanner unit on the mounting surface. Orient the scan-

ner with the index mark on the housing facing forward (cable gland

facing aft).

♦Install and tighten four M8 x 25U (M8 x 1 in.) mounting bolts.

♦Uncoil the scanner cable.

♦Secure the cable near the scanner to support the weight of the cable

and prevent strain on the watertight cable seal. If the cable is to pass

through tubing or a bulkhead, protect the unfinished end. Do not use

the unfinished wires or fabric braid to pull the cable. Attach a fish cord

only to the cable jacket.

♦Route the cable to the operator’s location, securing it at appropriate

points along the way. Make a drip loop and apply sealant at the entry

point of an exterior bulkhead.

1.4 RADAR JUNCTION BOX CONNECTIONS

The cable from the Radar scanner unit provides all power, data and control con-

nections necessary for operation.

Referring to the diagram below, connect the color coded wires from the Radar

cable to the designated place on Terminal strip A in Radar Junction Box as follows.

Terminal A

RADAR

Terminal C

CHART PLOTTER

(see connection tables)

Terminal B

POWER SUPPLY

(see Radar specifications)

JUMPER for RADAR

ON/OFF SWITCH

(see Radar cable label)

MOUNTING

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Open the box by

unscrewing the 4 bottom

screws

2. Connect the Radar cable

to the terminal A

3. Connect the Power

supply to the terminal B

4. Connect the chart plotter

cable to the terminal C

5. Set up the jumper for

RADAR ON/OFF switch:

5a. Mount to permanently

power ON the Radar;

5b. Connect to a switch

to manually power

on/off the Radar;

5c. Remove to control

the power ON/OFF

via the chart plotter

with the external

alarm output signal.

Fig. 1.4 - Junction Box

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Terminal Strip A

WIRE COLOR FUNCTION

DATA GND

DATA OUT+

DATA OUT-

DATA IN+

DATA IN-

POWER ON/OFF SWITCH 1

POWER ON/OFF SWITCH 2

RADAR SUPPLY-

RADAR SUPPLY+

BLACK

ORANGE

YELLOW

BROWN

RED

GREEN

BLUE

BLACK (large wire)

WHITE (large wire)

RADAR CABLE

Fig. 1.4a - Terminal Strip A Connection for RE-1/RE-8/RE-9

WIRE COLOR FUNCTION

DATA GND

DATA OUT+

DATA OUT-

DATA IN+

DATA IN-

POWER ON/OFF SWITCH 1

POWER ON/OFF SWITCH 2

RADAR SUPPLY-

RADAR SUPPLY+

MOTOR POWER-

MOTOR POWER+

BLACK

ORANGE

YELLOW

BROWN

RED

GREEN

BLUE

BLACK (large wire)

WHITE (large wire)

BLUE (large wire)

RED (large wire)

RADAR CABLE

Fig. 1.4a1 - Terminal Strip A Connection for RE-10

Terminal Strip B IS TO BE CONNECTED TO POWER SUPPLY (12 TO 24 VDC NOMINAL)

Do not omit the in-line fuse unless a dedicated and fused terminal is available. If

so, install a 5 Amp fuse. If you are installing a RE-10 open scanner Radar, it is

important to also connect the Red (+) to positive power terminal, and Blue (-) to

negative power terminal, as this provides power to the scanner motor.

This terminal leads the power to the Scanner unit and to the chat plotter (*).

NOTE(*)Only if the chart plotter power wires are connected to Terminal strip C, on B+

and GND terminals.

WIRE COLOR FUNCTION

POWER SUPPLY+

POWER SUPPLY-

RED

BLACK

12-24V POWER SUPPLY

B+

B-

Fig. 1.4b - Terminal Strip B

WARNING

Please make sure that the connected power supply is able to supply the

current at the voltage required by the Radar to operate.

Terminal Strip C

See connection tables to determine proper way to connect the chart plotter to

Radar Junction Box.

PIN WIRE COLOR FUNCTION

GND/COMMON

POWER INPUT+ (10-35 Vdc)

INPUT 1+

INPUT 1-

OUTPUT 2+

OUTPUT 1+

INPUT 2+

OUTPUT EXTERNAL ALARM

BLACK

RED

WHITE

GREEN

GRAY

YELLOW

BROWN

BLUE

POWER & I/O CABLE

CONNECTION TO PORT 2

Connect to power the

chartplotter via the junction box

Connect to control the Radar ON/OFF via the chart plotter. Make sure that:

1) This signal is not used for any other operation (external alarm)

The jumper is removed on the junction box2)

Fig. 1.4c - Connection to Port 2

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WIRE COLOR FUNCTION

GND

INPUT 2+

OUTPUT 2+

BLACK

BROWN

GRAY

QUICK DISCONNECT

BRACKET CABLE

Fig. 1.4c1 - Connection to Port 2 for Quick Disconnect Bracket Cable

1.4.1 JUMPER TO CONTROL RADAR ON/OFF OPERATION

RADAR POWERED ON ALL THE TIME

Leave the jumper located at the top of Radar Junction Box mounted. This will

keep power On at all times.

RADAR POWER ON/OFF CONTROLLED BY AN EXTERNAL SWITCH

The two remaining small leads, the Green wire and the Blue wire, connect to the

On/Off control switch. The On/Off control switch does not switch the main power

leads to the scanner unit, but it does provide a signal that controls DC power

inside the scanner unit.

RADAR POWER ON/OFF CONTROLLED BY THE CHART PLOTTER SOFTWARE

NOT POSSIBLE WITH CHART MASTER 169CS & 169CSI

Remove jumper. Connect the EXTERNAL ALARM signal of the chart plotter to

TERMINAL Strip C, Terminal ALR (see connection tables).

Setting up the chart plotter I/O in the following mode:

[MENU] + "SETUP" + [ENTER] + "Input/Output" + [ENTER] + "EXTERNAL

OUTPUT" + [ENTER] + "EXT. ALARM" + [ENTER]

Power the Radar On/Off directly from:

[MENU] + "POWER" + [ENTER] + "ON"/"OFF" + [ENTER]

1.4.2 ALTERNATIVE POWER CONNECTION

You can feed the Power supply to the Radar directly.

Power Connections

The LARGE WHITE wire and LARGE BLACK wire are for power connections and

connect directly to a 12 to 24 VDC power bus.

♦Connect the large black wire to the battery negative (—) terminal of

the power panel.

♦Connect the large white wire (with the in-line fuse) to the battery posi-

tive (+) terminal of the power panel (12 to 24 VDC nominal). Do not

omit the in-line fuse unless a dedicated and fused terminal is available.

If so, install a 5 Amp fuse. If you are installing a RE-10 open scanner

Radar, it is important to also connect the Red (+) to positive power

terminal, and Blue (-) to negative power terminal, as this provides

power to the scanner motor.

This completes the installation of your Radar scanner unit.

Please proceed with setting up the data ports in your chart plotter, following the

instructions below.

1.5 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

First you have to install the Radar. Refer to the following paragraphs to configure

the chart plotter to operate with the Radar.

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