Simrad MN000802A-G manual Northstar 8000i / Simrad GB 40 using Nmea 0183 heading

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7.3 Northstar 8000i / Simrad GB 40 using NMEA 0183 heading

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 33)

Key

Part

Description

 

Number

 

A

AA010024SI

2 Kw Scanner comes with 15 m (49 ft) (NS003100) Cable attached.

 

M

Cable from Scanner connects to Radar Processor box. An Optional

 

 

longer cable is available but only upto 20 m (65.5 ft)

 

 

 

B

NS003100

Optional 20 m (65.5 ft) Scanner cable. Will require disassembly of

 

 

dome to connect this replacement cable. Cable has radar processor

 

 

connector on one end and 3 small terminated flat connector on the

 

 

other

 

 

CAUTION: Installation of this cable should only be done by experienced

 

 

radar service technicians: Installation is difficult

 

 

 

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Contents KW Radar Industry Canada KW Radar Installation ManualFCC Statement CE ComplianceWarranty Feedback from youContents Connect Northstar 6000i MaintenanceConnect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121 Connect to Lowrance Displays13 2 kW radar system specifications Serial Connectivity PrefaceEthernet Connectivity Please Read Carefully Before USEPage Brand Display heads that support the Navico radar system Introduction to the Navico radar systemBranding information 2 kw Radar overview Serial Connectivity Install the radar Choose the scanner location Dont do thisPower boat installations How to find the optimum height for the scanner Yacht installationsScanner model Value half the -3 dB beam Width How to find the theoretical maximum detection range How to reduce false echoes and shadow zones 2 kW scanner dimensionsInstall a scanner on a trestle Install the 2 kW scanner unitInstall the radar processor Check the 2 kW radar parts Page Page Wiring guidelines Page Page Page Yellow #24 White big #12 Shell Braid shield 2 kW radar processor connections Connect the power cable OnlyConnect the ground wire Radar system checklist Ethernet Cables Simrad GB40 and Northstar Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar Parts needed to connect radar to a GB40 or 8000i system Ethernet Crossover cableOptional parts to connect GB40 Optional parts to connect GB40 onlyAT10-HD Simrad GB40 connection using SimNet heading Northstar 8000i / Simrad GB 40 using Nmea 0183 heading Key Part Description NumberPage ¾ tarting up Radar Commision the radar using a GB40 orPin Function ¾ To enter Radar setup options ¾ Set Radar Range offset trigger Delay¾ Select OK to confirm the new setting ¾ To correctRadar Power on Action Radar informationParts needed Connect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121Radar connection kit AA002461 Quanti Part name Connect the 2 kW radar processor to an M84 or M121 Display NOR¾ Park position Set up the radar with the Northstar M84 or M121¾ To enable the radar functionality ¾ Zero bearing¾ Antenna height Parts needed to connct to a Northstar 6000i Connect Northstar 6000iSerial comms extension cables + adaptor Quanti Part name Connect the 2 kW radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display Nmea AUXPage Nmea 1 in a Remote Power OUT ShieldPower Nmea 1 in BPage ¾ Power on Option Before you turn on the radar for the first time ¾ Turn on the radar as follows¾ Turn the radar off Turn the radar onConfigure the navigator communications Adjust the appearance settingsCalibrating the radar Disable the heading sensor inputHeading sensor requirements Prepare for calibrationSet the STC Curve Set the trigger delayTune the radar ¾ To select a different curvePress Page 3, Page 4, and Install Set the heading calibration heading sensor installedPress Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, and Install Restore all the factory settings Set the heading calibration heading sensor not installedRestore the factory appearance settings ¾ Next, set the scale to 1/8 nautical miles as follows Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i systemPress Sea Clutter RIM300 Radar Interface Module Quantit Part name Connect to Lowrance DisplaysParts needed to connect to Lowrance displays Heading Sensor Optional Quantit Part Name10.2 RIM300 Setup the radar with Lowrance displays Setup the basics Radar Setup ¾ Trigger Delay PreparationTrigger Delay Main Bang SuppressionAdjust Main Bang Suppression Before heading line adjustment After heading line adjustment General maintenance MaintenanceScanner maintenance Other maintenance items Radar is not operating correctly Technical support, service and repairsTroubleshoot the radar If the scanner fails to turnMake sure the power is present and correctly wired How to reduce noise and interferenceConfirm the equipment installed Are range rings displayed? Make Model Serial Number Software VersionKW scanner 13 2 kW radar system specificationsDC input To 15.6 V DC DC 12 V system only KW Radar processor specifications NS-RDR-1021MD