Standard Horizon MDS-10-5, MDS-8, MDS-9, MDS-10-4 manual Radar Junction BOX Connections, Terminal C

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WAAS

GPS Chart

CP300

Power / Data

Radar On/Off Switch (Green & Blue wires from Radar Cable)

Radar Cable

Swiched

DC Power

Figure 2.4 - Example of Connection Procedure for CP300

2.5RADAR JUNCTION BOX CONNECTIONS

Referring to the diagram below, connect the color coded wires from the Radar cable to the designated place on Terminal strip A in Radar Junction Box as follows.

TERMINAL A Chart Plotter

TERMINAL B Power Supply

TERMINAL C

Radar Cable

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Open the box unscrewing the

4 bottom screws.

2. Connect the Chart Plotter to terminal A.

3. Connect the Power Supply to terminal B.

4. Connect the Radar Cable to terminal C.

Note: No connections are made to Switch (1) & Switch (2)

5. Connect the BLUE and GREEN wires from the Radar cable a Single Pole Single Throw (SPST) switch. This switch is used to turn the Radar On and Off.

Figure 2.5 - Radar Junction Box

Terminal Strip A - Chart Plotter

This terminal strip is used to connect a compatible Standard Horizon GPS Chart Plotter to a Radar Antenna. Power – and Power+ connections are used to power the Standard Horizon Chart Plotter when connected.

Terminal Strip B - Power Supply

This terminal strip is used to connect the proper supply to power the Radar Antenna and

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Contents SI-TEX Radar MDS-10-4/MDS-10-5Code Issue a 170108e Safety Precautions High Voltage Warning Microwave Radiation HazardMagnetron Preheating Table of Contents Index Introduction Conventions UsedIntroduction General InformationReplacement Parts Product Support Inquiries Packing ListOptions Installation Installation Considerations Prepare the Radar for Installation CableInstallation Procedure Electrical and Data ConnectionsConnection Procedure Antenna CableRadar Junction BOX Connections Terminal CRadar Antenna Connections Dome ConnectionsOpen Array Connections Chart Plotter Connections and SET UP Port Setup0 CP180 & CP180i Connections 1 CP300 & CP300i Connections 1 CP300 & CP300i Connections2 CPV350 Connections ACC Cable3 CP500 Connections ACC 1 Cable4 CPV550 Connections CableChart Plotters Software Update Installing SoftwareBacking up Marks and Routes Radar Installation Manual Technical Specifications Features MDS-1 MDS-8 MDS-9 MDS-10-4/MDS-10-5MDS-1 Antenna Unit Dimensions and Mounting 1 Radar MDS-1MDS-8 Antenna Unit 1 Radar MDS-8MDS-9 Antenna Unit 1a Radar MDS-81 Radar MDS-9 MDS-10-4/MDS-10-5 Antenna Unit Weight 21.2 Kg 47lb 4 feet Weight 21.9 Kg 49lb 5 feet Radar Installation Manual General AntennaSide Lobe Characteristics of Radar Wave Targets difficult to display on screenShadow zones of radar False echoes Ghost echoesMultiple echoes False echoes caused by side lobe Distant False echoes caused by duct phenomenonRadar interference Or eliminate the interference Radar Installation Manual More Installation Considerations Shifting from keel lineObtaining sufficient dip angle Installing Scanner Unit Figure B.1 Installing scanner unitIndex 24, 25, 27Please Note