Simrad MN000802A-G manual Contents

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1 2 kW Radar Installation Manual

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1.1

FCC Statement

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1.2

Industry Canada

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1.3

CE Compliance

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1.4

Intro: Disclaimer

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1.5

Warranty

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1.6

Feedback from you

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2 Preface

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2.1

Warnings

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3 Introduction to the Navico radar system

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3.1

2 kw Radar overview

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4 Install the radar

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4.1

Choose the scanner location

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4.2

Power boat installations

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4.3

Yacht installations

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4.4

How to find the optimum height for the scanner

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4.5

How to find the theoretical maximum detection range

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4.6

How to reduce false echoes and shadow zones

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4.7

2 kW scanner dimensions

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4.8

Install a scanner on a trestle

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4.9

Install the 2 kW scanner unit

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4.10 Install the radar processor

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5 Check the 2 kW radar parts

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6 Wiring guidelines

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6.1

Connect the 2 kW interconnection cable (NS003101) to the scanner

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6.2

Run the 2 kW interconnection cable (NS003100/NS003101) to the radar processor

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6.3

2 kW radar processor connections

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6.4

Connect the power cable

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6.5

Connect the ground wire

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6.6

Radar system checklist

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7 Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar 8000i

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7.1

Parts needed to connect radar to a GB40 or 8000i system

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7.2

Simrad GB40 connection using SimNet heading

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7.3

Northstar 8000i / Simrad GB 40 using NMEA 0183 heading

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7.4

Commision the radar using a GB40 or 8000i

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Contents KW Radar KW Radar Installation Manual FCC StatementIndustry Canada CE ComplianceWarranty Feedback from youContents Maintenance Connect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121Connect Northstar 6000i Connect to Lowrance Displays13 2 kW radar system specifications Preface Ethernet ConnectivitySerial 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 checklistConnect Simrad GB40 or Northstar Parts needed to connect radar to a GB40 or 8000i systemEthernet Cables Simrad GB40 and Northstar 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 Set Radar Range offset trigger Delay ¾ Select OK to confirm the new setting¾ To enter Radar setup options 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 NORSet up the radar with the Northstar M84 or M121 ¾ To enable the radar functionality¾ Park position 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 Remote Power OUT Shield PowerNmea 1 in a Nmea 1 in BPage ¾ Power on Option ¾ Turn on the radar as follows ¾ Turn the radar offBefore you turn on the radar for the first time Turn the radar onConfigure the navigator communications Adjust the appearance settingsDisable the heading sensor input Heading sensor requirementsCalibrating the radar Prepare for calibrationSet the trigger delay Tune the radarSet the STC Curve 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 Connect to Lowrance Displays Parts needed to connect to Lowrance displaysRIM300 Radar Interface Module Quantit Part name 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 Technical support, service and repairs Troubleshoot the radarRadar is not operating correctly 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
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