NorthStar Navigation 8000I operation manual Set up the radar, Change the radar startup mode

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27 Set up the radar

The following settings are specified as part of the installation, but you can change them at any time, if necessary:

radar startup mode

antenna (scanner) height

parking angle (for an open array)

range of the radar

radar bearing alignment

27.1Change the radar startup mode

To change the radar startup mode:

1.Select Display.

2.Select Setup from the control panel.

3.Select + Radar to show a list of radar specification options.

4.Select Radar Power on Action, then select:

ƒStandby if you want the scanner to warm up and then remain in Standby mode when the 8000i starts up. This is the default. The warm up can take 90 - 180 seconds, and an open array will rotate to face the bow.

ƒRemain Off if you want the scanner to remain Off when the 8000i starts up. This saves on power consumption and magnetron usage.

5.When you are finished, select – Radar.

27.2Change the radar antenna height

It is important to correctly specify the height of the antenna (scanner) above the waterline so that the sea clutter control works properly.

To change the radar antenna height:

1.Select Display.

2.Select Setup from the control panel.

3.Select + Radar to show a list of radar specification options.

4.Select EDIT next to the Radar Antenna Height option, then

use the online keyboard to enter the height of the radar scanner above sea level. Select OK to confirm the new setting.

5.When you are finished, select – Radar.

27.3Change the parking angle

When an open array radar is turned Off, it continues to rotate for a while before it finally stops. The stop position is known as the parking angle. You can adjust the parking angle so that the open array will stop at your preferred position.

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NorthStar Navigation 8000I Set up the radar, Change the radar startup mode, Change the radar antenna height

8000I specifications

The NorthStar Navigation 8000i is a sophisticated marine navigation solution designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of marine operations. Utilizing the latest technology and innovative features, the 8000i provides users with a comprehensive navigation tool that is both user-friendly and highly reliable.

At the heart of the NorthStar 8000i is its advanced GPS integration, which delivers precise positioning and navigation capabilities. The system supports multiple satellite systems, allowing for exceptional accuracy and reliability in determining a vessel's location, even in challenging conditions. The 8000i uses Differential GPS (DGPS) to further improve positional precision, making it suitable for commercial vessels and recreational boaters alike.

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