9.6Set up the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i
9.7Turn the radar on and off
1.1.1Before you turn on the radar for the first time
To extend magnetron lifetime, you're recommended to leave the radar in Standby mode for 30 minutes when activating the radar for the VERY FIRST time. (When the radar is in Standby mode, it's NOT transmitting but it is powered up – this allows the magnetron heater to stabilize). Then, after 30 minutes, press the RADAR ON key to test and align.
If you're using the radar with the 6000i or 6100i, press CLR (NOT ENT) the VERY FIRST time when the radar transmit activation message appears. After this first time, you can press ENT anytime this screen appears. If the radar has not already warmed up, the radar countdown timer will appear – typically 90 seconds on lower powered radars – then the radar will automatically start transmitting.
1.1.1Turn the radar on
IMPORTANT: Do not use the navigator's Demo Mode when the radar is switched on.
Several menu buttons on the radar display must be activated before the adjustment they control can be changed. Here's how they work:
•any button displayed in red is already active. Press it, or use the keypad or cursor controls to adjust the value.
•any button displayed in blue is inactive. Press it once to activate it.
The radar normally provides a good picture when used in its automatic modes described in "Configure the navigator". In many cases, the picture can be improved by using the Range Rider mode.
Before turning ON the radar for the first time to set it up, check that the vessel's DC primary power supply is within the recommended range of 10.8 V to 16 V for a 12 V system, or 21.6 V to 32 V for a 24 V system.
Check that everyone is outside the radiation hazard area and any rotation hazard area.
¾Turn ON the radar as follows:
•Turn ON the radar processor by installing the fuse or by turning ON the circuit breaker to the radar system
•Turn ON the navigator (display) unit. The power switch is on the front panel.
¾Turn the radar off
Be sure to turn the scanner OFF before servicing the scanner or working in the vicinity of a rotating open array.
Turn the radar OFF by removing the fuse or by switching OFF the radar's dedicated circuit breaker.
Depending on the power switch configuration, the radar may automatically turn OFF when the navigator (display) unit is turned OFF.