Raymarine Radar Scanner manual Overview, Introduction

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Chapter 1: Overview

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Chapter 1: Overview

1.1 Introduction

This handbook provides instructions to assist you in the installation and set up of the following radar scanners:

2D 18" 2 kW Radome Scanner

4D 24" 4 kW Radome Scanner

5S 48" 4 kW Open Array Scanner

7S 72" 4 kW Open Array Scanner

9S 48" 10 kW Open Array Scanner

11S 72" 10 kW Open Array Scanner

These scanner units may be connected to any HSB display unit. In addition the 2D and 4D radome scanner units may be connected to SL70, or Autohelm 7" LCD display.

A typical Pathfinder Radar system is illustrated below.

Scanner	HSB Series Display	GPS
		Junction
		Box
Compass		SeaTalk
	Distribution Panel
NMEA	12/24V Supply
	12V Supply	12V Supply
		D4288-3

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Contents Pathfinder Radar Scanners Page October Pathfinder Radar Scanners Owners HandbookPathfinder Radar Scanners Display Software Version Preface Warranty Contents Appendix a Introduction OverviewThis handbook is divided into three chapters as follows EMC installation guidelinesConnections to Other Equipment Option Unpacking and inspecting the componentsSupplied with For Supplied with Option 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 cableRadome scanner cables Inter-Unit Cable Scanner Package2DE Eur Power cable Inter-Unit Cables Radome ScannerSystems 4 kW scanners only Open array scanner cables32 V Systems 4 kW scanners Inter-Unit Cable 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 Power Connections DC power connectionSystem connections Grounding the radar systemVessels Device Open Array Systems Radome Supply 10 kW Scanner connectionFront view Display Cable Connector DisplayScanner Display unit connection Connector PanelsPathfinder Radar Scanners Switch on and initial set up Set up, alignment and timing checksSystem Checks and Alignment EMC ConformanceOpen array position alignment Display timing adjustmentChecking transmission Bearing alignmentMaintenance Servicing and SafetyRoutine Checks Problem Correction Problem SolvingFor Marine Product and Services Information How to Contact Raytheon USFor Accessories and Parts For Technical SupportFor Product Repair and Service How to Contact Raytheon EuropeAccessories and Parts Worldwide SupportTechnical Support Pathfinder Radar Scanners General 2D 18 Radome Scanner UnitTransmitter AntennaReceiver 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