Raymarine Radome Scanners manual RD424 24Radome scanner unit

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RD424 24”Radome scanner unit

General

Approvals

 

 

 

CE - conforms to

1999/5/EC

 

 

FCC - conforms to

47CFR Part 2 and Part 80

 

 

 

 

Dimensions

Φ652 x 247 mm (25.67 x 9.7 in)

 

 

 

 

 

Weight

10.0 kg (22 lbs)

 

 

 

 

 

Input Voltage

8.7 - 32 V DC (from display unit)

 

 

 

 

Power Consumption

34 W (10 W Standby)

 

 

 

 

Environmental

Waterproof to CFR46

 

 

Temperature range: -10° to +55°C

 

 

Humidity limit:

up to 95% at 35°C

 

 

Maximum wind speed for satisfactory oper-

 

 

ation: 100 Kts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum Range Scale

48 nm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transmitter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transmitter Frequency

9410 +/– 30 MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peak Power Output

4.0 kW (nominal)

 

 

 

 

 

Transmitter

Solid-state modulator driving Magnetron

 

 

 

 

 

Transmitter

Pulse Length/PRF

 

 

Range (nm)

Pulse Length (ns)

PRF (Hz)

0.25 or less

75

3.0

0.50

100

3.0

0.75

150

3.0

0.75 expanded

250

3.0

1.50

350

2.0

3.00

450

1.5

3.00 expanded

600

1.3

6.00 or greater

1.0 μs

740 Hz

 

 

Standby Mode

Magnetron heater and control left on, all other ser-

 

vices off

 

 

 

 

Duplexer

Circulator

 

 

 

 

Antenna

Antenna Type

Patch array

 

 

Beam Width (nominal)

4.5° horizontal, 25° vertical

 

 

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Contents Radome Scanners Trademarks and registered trademarks Contents Radome Scanners Users Guide Introduction Safety noticesIntended use Radio Frequency Radiation HazardEMC conformance Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment DirectiveFCC Notice Declaration of conformityDisplay software version Warranty Handbook informationRadome Scanners Users Guide Connections to other equipment EMC installation guidelinesSuppression ferrite What’s in the box? What tools do I need to install the scanner?Radome scanner How big is the scanner?Planning the installation Scanner cables Cable requirementsRunning the cable to the scanner Inter-unit cablesPower requirements Power cablesExtending the power cable Light Extending the power cableLight + ExtHeavy + +5 m extMounting platform Mounting options Preparing the mounting holesSecuring the scanner to the mounting platform Connecting the inter-unit cable to the scanner Do not Overtighten Completing the installationDisplay connections Power connectionsInter-unit cable connections Scanner setupBefore you go to sea EMC conformanceSwitch on and initial set up Set up, alignment and timing checksRadome Scanners Users Guide Troubleshooting MaintenanceProblem Solution IntroductionEurope Technical support United StatesTransmitter GeneralReceiver AntennaRD424 24Radome scanner unit Polarization Horizontal Rotation Rate Rpm nominal Raymarine Inc Limited warrantyObtaining Warranty Service Other conditions Limitations and ExclusionsOnboard warranty Product warrantyWarranty limitations

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