Setup the basics | Simrad MN000802A-G manual

10.4 Setup the basics

•After turning on the unit, press MENUMENU, then use ↑ ↓ to SYSTEM SETUP and press ENT.

Communications Port selected from System Setup menu (left). Communications Port menu (right).

•From the System Setup menu, highlight COMMUNICATIONS PORT and press ENT.

•Press ↓ to RADAR and press ENT, which will place an X in the radar checkbox. The Baud Rate automatically will switch to 230400. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main page display.

•Press PAGES, then use ← → to select the radar tab.

•Press ↓ to select RADAR ONLY, then press EXIT.

Radar only highlighted on Radar Pages menu (left). Radar menu with Radar Power selected (right).

•Press MENU, then use ↑ ↓ to select RADAR POWER from the radar menu and press ENT. A confirmation message will appear. Press ← to select YES and press ENT. A warm-up countdown will commence that will vary depending on the model of radar you have.

•After the countdown is finished, the unit will enter STANDBY mode.

•Access the Radar Setup menu to make sure your radar display is set to Heading Up and is set to a Full Color scheme. Press MENU, select RADAR SETUP and press ENT.

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Simrad MN000802A-G manual Setup the basics

Contents

KW Radar KW Radar Installation Manual FCC StatementIndustry Canada CE Compliance Warranty Feedback from you Contents Maintenance Connect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121Connect Northstar 6000i Connect to Lowrance Displays 13 2 kW radar system specifications Preface Ethernet ConnectivitySerial Connectivity Please Read Carefully Before USEPage Introduction to the Navico radar system Brand Display heads that support the Navico radar systemBranding information 2 kw Radar overview Serial Connectivity Install the radar Choose the scanner location Dont do this Power boat installations Yacht installations How to find the optimum height for the scannerScanner 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 dimensions Install a scanner on a trestle Install the 2 kW scanner unit Install 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 Only Connect the ground wire Radar system checklist Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar Parts needed to connect radar to a GB40 or 8000i systemEthernet Cables Simrad GB40 and Northstar Ethernet Crossover cable Optional parts to connect GB40 only Optional parts to connect GB40AT10-HD Simrad GB40 connection using SimNet heading Northstar 8000i / Simrad GB 40 using Nmea 0183 heading Key Part Description NumberPage Commision the radar using a GB40 or ¾ tarting up RadarPin Function ¾ Set Radar Range offset trigger Delay ¾ Select OK to confirm the new setting¾ To enter Radar setup options ¾ To correct Radar Power on Action Radar information Connect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121 Parts neededRadar connection kit AA002461 Quanti Part name Connect the 2 kW radar processor to an M84 or M121 Display NOR Set up the radar with the Northstar M84 or M121 ¾ To enable the radar functionality¾ Park position ¾ Zero bearing ¾ Antenna height Connect Northstar 6000i Parts needed to connct to a 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 on Configure the navigator communications Adjust the appearance settings Disable the heading sensor input Heading sensor requirementsCalibrating the radar Prepare for calibration Set the trigger delay Tune the radarSet the STC Curve ¾ To select a different curve Set the heading calibration heading sensor installed Press Page 3, Page 4, and InstallPress Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, and Install Set the heading calibration heading sensor not installed Restore all the factory settingsRestore the factory appearance settings Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system ¾ Next, set the scale to 1/8 nautical miles as followsPress Sea Clutter Connect to Lowrance Displays Parts needed to connect to Lowrance displaysRIM300 Radar Interface Module Quantit Part name Heading Sensor Optional Quantit Part Name 10.2 RIM300 Setup the radar with Lowrance displays Setup the basics Radar Setup ¾ Trigger Delay Preparation Trigger Delay Main Bang Suppression Adjust Main Bang Suppression Before heading line adjustment After heading line adjustment Maintenance General maintenanceScanner maintenance Other maintenance items Technical support, service and repairs Troubleshoot the radarRadar is not operating correctly If the scanner fails to turn How to reduce noise and interference Make sure the power is present and correctly wiredConfirm the equipment installed Are range rings displayed? Make Model Serial Number Software Version 13 2 kW radar system specifications KW scannerDC input To 15.6 V DC DC 12 V system only KW Radar processor specifications NS-RDR-1021MD