Standard Horizon CP180 Frequently Asked Questions, What should I do at first Radar installation?

Models: CP300 CP180 CP180I CP500 CPV550

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6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

6.0What should I do at first Radar installation?

At first installation its necessary to:

1.Set up the I/O to detect the Radar.

2.Perform the Transmit Trigger Delay and Heading Line setup in Par. 3.1.

6.1How can I turn Radar power On/Off

Radar power On/Off can be controlled by acting on the external switch.

6.2How can I turn Radar Transmission On/Off?

Press [ENT] in the Radar page or follow the procedure describe at Par. 3.0. Transmission can be set in Stand-by only from the Radar menu.

6.3What is the preheating?

Each time you power On the Radar you must allow 90 to 120 seconds (depending on the Radar model) to warm up the Radar. Operating the Radar before this time could cause damage to it. For this reason the Chart Plotter doesn't allow operating the Radar until the preheating is complete.

6.4Some time the preheating takes less than 90 seconds, is this normal?

Yes it is. It means that the Radar was already powered on at the time you turned On the Chart Plotter.

6.5What is the Radar calibration?

Radar calibration is a set of options that allows to properly set the Radar to work on your boat.

You can set up the Heading correction, to compensate for orientation errors due to the installation, the Radar trigger delay to properly adjust the Radar beam as to correctly measure ranges, and finally the sensitivity of the Radar to maximize the Radar sensitivity.

6.6When and how should I adjust the Radar heading?

At first installation you should correct the Radar heading as to ensure that it is perfectly aligned with your bow (refer to Par. 3.1).

6.7When and how should I adjust the Radar Trigger delay?

At first installation. It is required to ensure the Radar is capable to perfectly measure ranges and avoid distortions. Please follow the procedure described at Par. 3.1.0.

6.8When should I do the Radar tuning?

Radar tuning is generally not necessary since it is already tuned at the factory. However in the long run or in case some components are replaced it could be necessary to perform tuning to achieve the maximum sensitivity.

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Standard Horizon CP500, CPV550, CP180I, CP300 Frequently Asked Questions, What should I do at first Radar installation?