Raymarine Radar Scanner manual System Checks and Alignment, EMC Conformance, System check

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Chapter 3: Post Installation Checks and Maintenance

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Chapter 3: Post Installation Checks and

Maintenance

Once you have installed your radar scanner and display unit, and made all the connections, you need to check your installation. You can then set up the radar system, align the scanner and check the display timing. In addition, for a 72" open array scanner you need to set the antenna size to ensure the scanner rests in the correct position when rotation stops.

Set up, alignment and timing checks are performed from the radar system display unit. The procedures are outlined below; full details are provided in the display unit Owner’s Handbook. You should read the Pathfinder radar display unit Owner’s Handbook and familiarise yourself with the operation of the radar.

EMC Conformance

Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not affected by radio transmissions, engine starting etc.

3.1 System Checks and Alignment

System check

Before performing the functional test, check the following:

•All securing bolts are fully tightened and mechanical locking arrangements as specified are in place

•All connections have been made

•All connecting wires are secured and protected as necessary

Note: If you are the boat owner and have performed the installation yourself, ask your authorised installation dealer to check the installa- tion before going to sea.

Set up, alignment and timing checks

Switch on and initial set up

On the open array scanner, ensure the power switch on the pedestal is set to ON.

To switch on the display unit, press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps. The magnetron warm-up sequence should start, after

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Contents Pathfinder Radar Scanners Page October Pathfinder Radar Scanners Owners HandbookPathfinder Radar Scanners Display Software Version PrefaceWarranty Contents Appendix a Introduction OverviewThis handbook is divided into three chapters as follows EMC installation guidelinesConnections to Other Equipment Supplied with Option for Unpacking and inspecting the componentsOption Supplied with ForSelecting the scanner unit site Radome Scanner Open Array Scanners WeightPathfinder Radar Scanners Mounting surface sailboats Mounting surface power boatsIdeal Radiation Plane Setting the radiation planeRejoining Cables Cable runsScanner Package Inter-Unit Cable Inter-unit cable2DE Eur Radome scanner cablesInter-Unit Cable Scanner Package Power cable Inter-Unit Cables Radome ScannerInter-Unit Cable KW Scanners Open array scanner cablesSystems 4 kW scanners only 32 V Systems 4 kW scanners32 V Systems 10kW scanners 32 V systems Power Cable Core Size each coreKW Scanners Pathfinder Radar Scanners Installing the Scanner Connecting the radome scanner inter-unit cable Inner cover White wire Installing the Scanner Pathfinder Radar Scanners Open array scanner Securing the pedestal to the mounting platform Connecting the open array scanner inter-unit cable Heatshrink Heat Shrinking of Wires Do not grease the gasket in the pedestal lid Fitting the open array to the pedestal Grounding the radar system DC power connectionPower Connections System connectionsVessels Device Open Array Systems Radome Supply 10 kW Scanner connection Scanner Front view Display Cable Connector Display Display unit connection Connector PanelsPathfinder Radar Scanners EMC Conformance Set up, alignment and timing checksSwitch on and initial set up System Checks and AlignmentBearing alignment Display timing adjustmentOpen array position alignment Checking transmissionRoutine Checks MaintenanceServicing and Safety Problem Correction Problem SolvingFor Technical Support How to Contact Raytheon USFor Marine Product and Services Information For Accessories and PartsFor Product Repair and Service How to Contact Raytheon EuropeTechnical Support Accessories and PartsWorldwide Support Pathfinder Radar Scanners Antenna 2D 18 Radome Scanner UnitGeneral TransmitterReceiver 4D 24 Radome Scanner UnitIncluding Low Noise Converter/Limiter & if Receiver Pulse Length/PRF 5S and 9S 48 Open Array Scanner Unit9S Transmitter 10 kW Appendix a SpecificationReceiver Noise Figure Less than 5 dB 7S Transmitter 4 kW 7S and 11S 72 Open Array Scanner Unit11S Transmitter 10 kW Appendix a Specification Pathfinder Radar Scanners Index Pathfinder Radar Scanners