Standard Horizon MDS-10-4, MDS-8, MDS-9, MDS-10-5 manual Magnetron Preheating

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MAGNETRON PREHEATING

When starting your Radar for the first time or when restarting it after a two month or longer non-operating period, preheat the magnetron at least 30 minutes in stand-by mode.

Please read through this Installation and Connection Manual before the first operation. If you have any questions, please contact the Standard Horizon Product Support (800)767- 2450, your local dealer or Si-Tex directly at (727) 576-5995.

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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 InformationProduct Support Inquiries Packing List Replacement PartsOptions Installation Installation ConsiderationsPrepare the Radar for Installation CableInstallation Procedure Electrical and Data ConnectionsConnection Procedure Antenna CableRadar Junction BOX Connections Terminal CDome Connections Radar Antenna ConnectionsOpen Array Connections Port Setup Chart Plotter Connections and SET UP0 CP180 & CP180i Connections 1 CP300 & CP300i Connections 1 CP300 & CP300i Connections2 CPV350 Connections ACC Cable3 CP500 Connections ACC 1 Cable4 CPV550 Connections CableInstalling Software Chart Plotters Software UpdateBacking up Marks and Routes Radar Installation Manual Features MDS-1 MDS-8 MDS-9 MDS-10-4/MDS-10-5 Technical SpecificationsMDS-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 Antenna GeneralSide Lobe Targets difficult to display on screen Characteristics of Radar WaveShadow zones of radar Ghost echoes False echoesMultiple echoes Distant False echoes caused by duct phenomenon False echoes caused by side lobeRadar interference Or eliminate the interference Radar Installation Manual Shifting from keel line More Installation ConsiderationsObtaining sufficient dip angle Installing Scanner Unit Figure B.1 Installing scanner unitIndex 24, 25, 27Please Note