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Broadband 3G™ Radar
Installation Guide
ENGLISH
www.bandg.com
www.simrad-yachting.com
www.lowrance.com
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Contents
Welcome
What is Broadband radar?
FMCW radar is different:
How does FMCW radar work?
Additional benefits of FMCW radar are:
Radar system overview
10
Installation
10
10
11
14
15
Tools Required
Choose the scanner location
Considerations for direct roof mounting
Connect interconnection cable to the scanner
Connect the interconnection cable to radar interface box
17
Connect the Broadband radar to your display
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18
19
19
Lowrance HDS USA
Lowrance HDS Outside USA or with MARPA / Chart overlay
Simrad NSS (NMEA2000 network)
B&G Zeus
Simrad NSO, NSE and NSS, (SimNet network)
20
RI10 Connections
21
Connect power
22
Setup and Configuration
22
22
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24
24
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Entering radar setup on your display
Radar Status
Adjust bearing alignment...
Adjust local interference reject
Adjust antenna height
Sidelobe suppression
To start the radar
RI10 heading source selection
Dual radar setup:
26
Dimension Drawings
26
27
Scanner
Radar interface box
27
Maintenance
28
Specifications
29
Navico Broadband radar part numbers
30
RF exposure compliance certificate
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Industry Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
FCC Statement
 Note: This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a normal installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
 Note: A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
CE Compliance
The equipment named in this declaration, is intended for use in international waters as well as
coastal sea areas administered by countries of the E.U. and E.E.A.
Radar Transmit Emissions
 Note: Broadband 3G™ Radar is the second generation marine recreational radar from Navico
that has Human Exposure Level RF Radiation of the Radar Transmitter outside the Radome
well below the general public safety emission level of 1 mW/cm2 . This means the radar can
be mounted safely in locations impossible with other pulse radars.
 Note: If a pulse radar and Broadband radar are mounted on the same vessel, do not transmit
simultaneously as excessive interference is possible.
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The broadband radar will not trigger X Band radar transponders, beacons, and
SARTs due to the low output power and signal properties.
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Disclaimer
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the
product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact
your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product
is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR
THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other information relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated
from, another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of
the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the official
version of the Documentation.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS. and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications without
notice.
Copyright © 2011 Navico Holding AS.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
In case of any queries, refer to the brand web site of your display or system.
www.lowrance.com
www.simrad-yachting.com
www.BandG.com
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1
Welcome
Congratulations of your purchase of the latest technology available in recreational marine
radar. The special features designed into this radar are:
“Revolutionary improvement in situational awareness” Provides unprecedented ability to
distinguish hazards and other objects
Radar is finally easy enough for casual users – identifies targets clearly with out complicated
tuning adjustments.
Navigation with unparalleled resolution and clarity at close ranges, where traditional radar
completely obscures targets.
“Start faster, go longer” - 100% solid state design – no powerful microwave transmitter required! – provides InstantOn™ power up capability and low power consumption
Eliminate the 2-3 minute warm-up time typical of traditional radars
Conserve power with a standby drain less than one tenth of the best existing radars – especially great for sailboats and smaller power boats
No expensive magnetron replacement is ever required
“Incredibly approachable” - practically imperceptible transmit emissions are extremely safe,
allowing you to mount it anywhere
Less than 1/10th the transmitted emissions of a mobile phone, can be safely mounted in
proximity to passengers
Compatible with a wide range of Navico multi-function displays and heading sensors
What is Broadband radar?
The Navico Broadband radar uses FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) radar
technology.
FMCW radar is different:
Firstly it is solid state – i.e. the transmitter is a semiconductor device, not based on magnetron
technology. Secondly, it transmits a 1ms long signal of increasing frequency, rather than a
short duration pulse. Thirdly, it measures the distance to a target not by timing the returned
echoes, but by measuring the difference between the current transmitted frequency and
echoed frequency. Hence FMCW – Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave.
The building up of the image over 360 degrees and the processing of the radar data is the
same as for a magnetron radar.
How does FMCW radar work?
Frequency
9.41 GHz
9.4 GHz
1ms
5ms
Time
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FMCW = Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave
The scanner transmits a ‘rising tone’ (Tx wave) with linearly increasing frequency. The wave
propagates out from the transmitter retaining the frequency it had when it was transmitted. If
it reflects off an object, it will return to the receiver, still at the frequency it had when originally
transmitted.
Meanwhile, the transmitter continues to output an increasing frequency.
The difference between both the currently transmitted and received frequencies, coupled
with the known rate of frequency increase, allows a time of flight to be calculated, from which
distance is calculated.
Additional benefits of FMCW radar are:
Safety-
low energy emissions. 1/10th of a mobile phone
safe operation in anchorages and marinas
instant power up. No warm up required
Short range performance -
broadband radar can see within a few meters of the boat, compared to pulse radars, which
can not see closer than 30 meters
higher resolution clearly separates individual vessels and objects
Up to five times better sea and rain clutter performance
Low power -
suitable for small boats and yachts
easier installation with lighter cabling and smaller connectors
great for yachts on ocean passage
Instant power-up -
conventional radars take 2-3 minutes to warm up the magnetron: Safety – 2 minutes is a long
time if you are concerned about collision.
convenience – switch it on and use it.
Easy to use -
no constant adjusting required to obtain optimum performance
no re-tuning between ranges. Means fast range change at all ranges.
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Radar system overview
The Broadband radar is a state of the art navigation aid. It provides outstanding radar performance without the limitations of conventional pulse radars such as: dangerous high power
microwaves, standby warm up time, 30 m blind spot (mainbang), high power consumption
and large open arrays - which is what would be required to obtain the same image quality at
shorter ranges.
The Broadband radar has an effective range from 200 ft to 24 nm and has an operating power
consumption of 18 W and stand-by power consumption of 2 W.
The system consists of: radar scanner (1), an RI10 interface box (3) (not included in USA
model) and an interconnection cable (2). The scanner is housed in a dome of similar size to
most 2 kW radars on the market.
The RI10 interface box is used to connect displays, power and heading information if MARPA
or chart over lay are required (Heading sensor not included). The RI10 has a SimNet (Simrad
NMEA 2000) connector for heading input. The RI10 is included in all kits except Lowrance USA
model (000-10418-001)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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3G Radar
Radar interconnection cable
Option heading sensor required for MARPA and chart overlay (not included)
RI10 Radar interface box (not included in USA model)
Ethernet cable. ships with a 1.8 m (6 ft)
Display: Simrad NSO, NSE or NSS / B&G Zeus / Lowrance HDS
SimNet or NMEA2000 data network (not included)
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000-10418-001
000-10435-001
000-10420-001
000-10422-001
Lowrance HDS ROW
Simrad NSO, NSE, NSS
B&G Zeus
Kit Part Number
Lowrance HDS USA
Display




Broadband 3G™
Radar




RI10
AA010189
10 m (33 Ft)
AA010211
20 m (65 ft)
AA010212
20 m (65ft)
AA010212
Note: Optional 30 m
(98 ftt) cable available
AA010213
10 m (33 Ft)
AA010211
Interconnect cable




Ethernet cable 1.8 m
(6ft)




RJ45-5Pin Ethernet
Adapter 2m (6.6 ft)
000-0127-56
Please take a moment and check the separate packing list to make sure all components have
been supplied
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Installation
 Note: Follow these instructions carefully. Don’t take any shortcuts!
The broadband radar is factory sealed. It is not necessary to remove the cover. Removing the
cover will void the factory warranty.
Tools Required
1. Drill
2. Torque wrench
3. Drill bit 9.5 mm (3/8”)
4. Screw driver
Choose the scanner location
The radar’s ability to detect targets greatly depends on the position of its scanner. The ideal
location for the scanner is high above the vessel’s keel line where there are no obstacles.
A higher installation position increases the radar ranging distance, but it also increases the
minimum range around the vessel where targets cannot be detected.
When you’re deciding on the location, consider the following:
The length of the interconnection cable supplied with your radar is usually sufficient. If you
think you’ll need a longer cable, consult your dealer before installation. Optional cable lengths
are 10 m (33 ft), 20 m (65.5 ft) and 30 m (98 ft).
If you mount the scanner on a pedestal or base, ensure that rain and sea spray can drain away
rapidly, and the breather hole in the base can operate .
The scanner is usually installed parallel to the line of the keel.
DON’T DO THIS!
DON’T install the scanner too high up, which may cause degradation of the radar picture over
short ranges.
DON’T install the scanner close to lamps or exhaust outlets. The heat emissions may damage
the dome. Soot and smoke will degrade the performance of the radar.
DON’T install the scanner close to the antennas of other equipment such as direction finders,
VHF antennas, GPS equipment as it may cause interference.
DON’T install the scanner where a large obstruction (such as an exhaust stack) is at the same
level as the beam, because the obstruction is likely to generate false echoes and/or shadow
zones.
DON’T install the scanner where it will be subjected to strong vibrations because these vibrations could degrade the performance of the radar.
DON’T install the scanner such that boat electronics with switch mode power supplies (such
as fish-finders and chart plotters) are in the beam of the antenna.
DON’T install the scanner directly on to a large flat roof area. Use a pedestal to elevate the
scanner for radar beams to clear roof line (see “Considerations for direct roof mounting” on
page 11)
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Broadband Radar
Compass
TX
12.5
12.5
0.7 m (2.3 ft) Min
Pulse Radar
STBY
Minimum distance to install near the
ships compass is 0.7 m (3.3 ft).
It is recommended not to install the scanner on
the same beam plane as a conventional pulse
radar. A pulse radar must be set to STBY or OFF
when the 3G™ is being operated.
If possible ensure that the location site
provides the scanner with a clear view
all round the vessel.
Installations on power boats that have a steep
planing angle, it is recommended to tilt the scanner angle down at the front. (Beam angle is 12.5°
either side of center).
Considerations for direct roof mounting
When deciding a suitable mounting location for the 3G™ scanner, be aware that the vertical
radar beam extends to 25° either side of horizontal. With 50% of the power projecting in a
beam 12.5° off horizontal. If the radar beams cannot clear the roof lines this could decrease
performance of the radar. Depending on the size of the hard top of the vessel it is recommended not to mount directly on to the surface, instead elevate the scanner to allow the
radar beams to clear the roof lines. Below are guide lines on heights above the hard top
Possible performance loss
of be
am p
ower
Broadband Radar
50% of beam power
25°
12.5°
12.5°
25°
50%
Above illustrates an installation with the Broadband 3G™ radar mounted directly on to a
large hard top. This installation could suffer decreased performance as the radar energy is
either reflected or absorbed by the hard top.
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Better performance
Broadband Radar
Above illustrates that raising the 3G scanner off the hard top allowing most of the radar
energy to clear the hard top.
Best performance
Broadband Radar
850 mm
Hard Top Width
For best performance, the radar should be positioned to allow the beams to clear the superstructure of the boat
Below is a guide to determine scanner height in relation to a vessels hard top overall width.
Optimum Performance
1.0 m
25°
1.2 m
1.4 m
1.6 m
1.8 m
2.0 m
2.2 m
2.4 m
2.6 m
2.8 m
3.0 m
Direct
Mount
70 mm
115 mm
163 mm
210 mm
255 mm
303 mm
350 mm
395 mm
443 mm
490 mm
535 mm
Elevation of scanner
0.85 m
Hard top total width
Every Increase of 400 mm of hard top width over 1.0 m wide: Increase height by 140 mm
12.5°
3.2 m
2.8 m
Direct
Mount
1.4 m
67 mm
112 mm
157 mm
202 mm
2.0 m
2.4 m
Hard top total width
Every increase of 400 mm of hard top width over 2.0 m wide: Increase height by 45 mm
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Elevation of scanner
Better Performance
Mounting the scanner
Use the supplied mounting template and tape it securely to the chosen location site.
Before drilling, check that:
• you have oriented the mounting template correctly so that the front of the scanner unit will
face the front of the vessel
• the location site is not more than 18 mm (0.7”) thick. If the location site is thicker use longer
bolts
• the four bolts supplied are M8 x 30 mm. If you need to use longer bolts make sure they are
marine grade stainless steel and allow for minimum of 8 mm (0.3”) and maximum of 18 mm
(0.7”) of thread contact.
1.
2.
3.
Use a 9.5 mm (3/8”) drill bit to drill the four holes where shown on the mounting template.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Route the connection cable through the cable retention channel.
Remove the mounting template.
Connect the scanner interconnection cable (see “Connect interconnection cable to the scanner” on
page 14 )
Position the scanner carefully over the bolt holes so that they are aligned.
Place a lock washer and a plain washer onto each bolt, as shown.
Insert bolt into drill hole and locate into scanners threaded mounting holes and tighten securely.
 Note: The torque settings for the mounting bolts are 12 Nm – 18 Nm (8.9 lb ft – 13.3 lb ft)
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Connect interconnection cable to the scanner
The scanner interconnection cable connects the scanner to the RI10 interface box (or
Lowrance HDS via and ethernet adapter cable -U.S only). The cable connects to the scanner
using a 14 pin connector.
Protect the connectors when pulling cable through the boat and avoid putting strain on to
the connectors.
The interconnection cable is 9 mm in diameter. A 14 mm hole will be required in order for the
RJ45 connector to pass through (Interface box end) or 24 mm for the scanner end connector.
Run the interconnection cable between the scanner and the location of the radar interface
box.
Insert cable connector on to the male 14 pin plug on the scanner.
Take care to align the connector correctly to avoid bending the pins. Secure the locking collar
by rotating clockwise until it clicks.
Feed and secure the cable into the cable retention channel.
Scanner Interconnection cable pin out
Scanner connector
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Cable connector
Diameter = 23 mm
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Pin-out
Conn Wire color
Black
Red
Yellow
Drain
N/A
Blue
White / Blue
White / Brown
Brown
10
White / Green
11
N/A
12
White / Orange
13
Green
14
Orange
RJ45
Tinned wire
Tinned wire
Tinned wire
Tinned wire
N/A
RJ45 Pin 4
RJ45 Pin 5
RJ45 Pin 7
RJ45 Pin 8
RJ45 Pin 3
N/A
RJ45 Pin 1
RJ45 Pin 6
RJ45 Pin 2
Connect the interconnection cable to radar interface box
To connect interconnection cable to Lowrance HDS (USA only) (see “Lowrance HDS USA” on
page 17)
Data
Shield
Black
Yellow
Red
1. Slide (F), (E) and (D) over the RJ45 and data 2. Connect data wires to the phoenix conwires of the scanner interconnection cable (G). nector.
3. Connect RJ45 and phoenix connector to
the radar interface box.
4. Secure (D) to the radar interface box using
the four supplied screws (H).
5. Slide (E) along the cable (G) and press
into the cable gland housing (D).
Key
Description
Radar interface box
Radar data connector RJ45
Power wires (see “Connect power”
on page 21)
Cable gland housing
Gland washer
Lock nut
scanner interconnection cable
Screws x 4 M3x12 mm Phillips pan
head
6. Rotate (F) clockwise to secure.
To remove the scanner interconnection cable, follow the above procedure in reverse order.
To avoid damaging the connectors when removing the scanner interconnection cable, it is
important to remove the cable gland washer before trying to remove the cable gland housing.
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Shortening the cable
It is not recommended to shorten the cable, but if it is essential, use the pin-out below to reterminate the RJ45 connector
RJ45 Connector
RJ45 crimping tool is required
P8
P1
RJ45 Connector
Pin
Color
White/Orange
Orange
White/Green
Blue
White/Blue
Green
White/Brown
Brown
15 mm Heat shrink (10 mm dia)
Mounting the radar interface box
Install the radar interface box (where applicable) in a dry location away from spray, rain, drips
and condensation.
The radar interface box must be located where it can be easily connected to the ship’s power
source, the scanner interconnection cable, SimNet/NMEA2000 and the display or display
network.
Allow enough room for cables to form a drip loop.
Preferably mount the radar interface box on a vertical surface with cables exiting downwards.
Insert connectors. See “Connect the interconnection cable to radar interface box” on page
15.
Secure to the surface using the four mounting points.
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Connect the Broadband radar to your display
Lowrance HDS USA
NEP-2 (Optional)
FUSE
FUSE
_ +
1.
2.
Lowrance HDS
Ethernet adapter cable. 5 pin yellow male to RJ45 female 1.8 ft (6ft). Included in 000-10418-001 3G™ kit
Can connect directly to the HDS, via a NEP-2 Ethernet switch or using a free Ethernet port on a LSS-1
Structure Scan module (if applicable)
 Note: Make sure this connection is made in a dry environment and is secured properly
3.
4.
3G™ Radar
Interconnection cable. Ships with a 10 m (33 ft) : Optional 20 m (65 ft) and 30 m (98 ft) available
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Lowrance HDS Outside USA or with MARPA / Chart overlay
Simrad NSS (NMEA2000 network)
The 3G™ Radar connects to the Lowrance HDS and Simrad NSS in the same manner
HDS
Lowrance HDS
or
Simrad NSS
NMEA2000
NSS
Ethernet
Power
FUSE
NMEA2000
Ethernet
FUSE
FUSE
_ +
10
NMEA2000 Network
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Parts required for chart overlay / MARPA
Multifunction Display
Broadband 3G™ scanner
Interconnection cable (Lowrance 10 m (33 Ft) Simrad 20 m (65.5 ft)
RI10 Radar interface box
Ethernet cable 1.8 m (6 ft) For more cable lengths see “Ethernet cables” on page 29. The RI10 can
connect either directly to a Multifunction display of via a Ethernet switch (NEP-2) or a free port on an
LSS-1 Structure scan module
6.
NEP-2 Network Expansion Port. 5 Port Ethernet switch
The following Parts required for chart overlay and MARPA
7.
8.
RC42 Heading Sensor
9.
SimNet - NMEA2000 adapter kit: a) SimNet -Micro-C cable 0.5 m
(1.6 ft), b) SimNet joiner. c) NMEA2000 T-Connector
SimNet cable. For cable options see “SimNet cables” on page
29
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B&G Zeus
Simrad NSO, NSE and NSS, (SimNet network)
Zeus
B&G Zeus
SIMRAD NSO, NSE
or NSS MFD
SimNet
Ethernet
SimNet
Ethernet
FUSE
FUSE
10
97
NSO
Parts required for
Chart overlay / MARPA
FUSE
12
_ +
SimNet Network
Alternative: NMEA0183 heading
SimNet
Ethernet
NMEA2000 cables
SimNet cables
Ethernet cable
Ethernet cables if
using NEP-2
Ethernet
SimNet
NSE
NSS
11
AT10HD
NMEA083 to SimNet
Converter Heading Only
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B&G Zeus or Simrad NSO / NSE / NSS
6.
7.
Ethernet cables required to connect 3G™ via a NEP-2 (9)
White RX+
Brown RX-
TX+
TX-
Cut off 12 Pin
plug to expose bare wires
NMEA0183 10 Hz Heading
(e.g Gyro, Sat Compass)
Broadband 3G™ Scanner
Interconnection cable. Ships with a 20 m (65 ft) : Optional 10 m (33 ft) and 30 m (98 ft)
RI10 Radar interface box
Ethernet cable. 3G™ ships with a 1.8 m (6 ft) cable. The 3G™ can be connected directly to the NETWORK port of the display/processor box, or via a Network Expansion Port (9) extra Ethernet cables
required (7). “Ethernet cables” on page 29 for part numbers
Ethernet switch NEP-2 (000-0132-031)
The following Parts required for chart overlay and MARPA
NMEA2000
Ethernet
8.
For B&G Zeus, Simrad NSE, NSO . SimNet cable. (Not supplied)
For SimRad NSS. SimNet to Micro-C cable (Not supplied) see “SimNet - NMEA2000 adapter cables” on
page 29
9. SimNet drop cable. Allows display to receive heading information for chart overlay
10. RC42 Heading Sensor (22090195)
11. AT10HD. For installations with a NMEA0183 heading sensor AT10HD converts NMEA0183 to SimNet /
NMEA2000 (Only heading information is converted)
12.
SimNet Network
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RI10 Connections
1. SIMNET:
Connects the RI10 to a SimNet or NMEA2000 network to allow heading and position information to be sent to the scanner for MARPA calculations
Lowrance HDS units sold in the USA do not require an interface box and the scanner connects directly to the display or Ethernet switch. If chart overlay or MARPA are required for
Lowrance HDS USA then an RI10 Interface box and heading sensor are required.
 Note: For Chart overlay and MARPA it is essential to use a heading sensor with an output
speed of 10 Hz. Heading sensor needs to be a rate gyro stabilized compass or better.
2. NETWORK:
Main data interface between the radar and the display.
3. INTERCONNECT CABLE:
Provides connection between the 3G™ radar dome and the RI10.
4. POWER:
Power cable (see “Connect power” on page 21).
5. LED Indicator:
Green LED indicating power is supplied to the RI10.
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Connect power
The Broadband radar can operate on 12 or 24 V DC systems. The Broadband radar requires a
+V DC to be applied on the yellow power on wire in order to operate. This can be achieved in
one of three ways:
• Common the red and yellow wire together. Radar will power on when power is applied
• Use ignition or install a switch that will provide power to the yellow wire. (It is recommended
to use a 5 amp fuse or breaker). The radar will turn on when switch is activated
• Connect the yellow wire to external wake up of suitable display. The radar will turn on when
the display is turned on
Before connecting power to the system:
make sure the scanner has been installed and is secured.
make sure the radar interconnection cable is connected to the radar.
if using the Radar Interface Box make sure all connections have been made to
the display.
For systems using an RI10 radar interface box
Connect the red wire to power positive 12 or 24 V DC. Use a 5 amp fuse or breaker.
Connect the yellow wire to power source that will turn on the system (see above).
Connect black to power negative.
Red
Yellow
Black
5A
12 -24 V DC (+)
BATT (-)
For systems not using radar interface box (Lowrance HDS USA only)
Connect the red wire to power positive 12 or 24 V DC. Use a 5 Amp fuse.
Connect the yellow wire to power source that will turn on the system (see above).
Connect black to power negative.
Network to display
Data
Red
Yellow
5A
12-24 V DC +
Black
Battery (-)
Shield
No connect
Alternate method to connect yellow wire and control power state of the radar
Not connected Fused DC (or with switch)
Radar will not
function
Tied to display yellow wire HDS,
NSS, NSE, Zeus (not NSO)
Radar will turn on when power is Radar will turn on and off with the
applied (or when switch is turned display.
on
 Note: Zeus NSE, NSS display will
need to be set as power control
master
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Setup and Configuration
Setup and configuration of the Broadband radar has been simplified compared to traditional
pulse radars. There is no zero range adjustment (time delay), no warm up time, and no burn in
required.
The only adjustments really needed are:
Entering radar setup on your display
Enter radar installation by pressing MENU > SETTINGS > RADAR > INSTALLATION.
Radar Status
Software version
Check to make sure you have the latest software. Check website for the latest version
Serial Number
Take a minute to write down the serial number of the radar
MARPA Status
The MARPA status can identify if a heading sensor is on the network and that the radar is
receiving heading information essential for MARPA calculations
Reset device ID
NSS and HDS displays only support one radar on the network. Should a radar be connected,
that has been previously connected to a dual radar network in the past, it may not be detected by the display because it has an incorrect Device ID. To resolve this problem use the
following procedure, which must be performed with only one radar on the network.
From the Radar Installation page. Select “Reset device ID....” then follow the on screen prompts
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Adjust bearing alignment...
Adjust the heading marker. This is to align with the heading marker on the screen with the
center line of the vessel, this will compensate for any slight misalignment of the scanner during installation. Any inaccuracy will be evident when using MARPA or chart overlay.
Point the boat to the end of a head land or peninsular. Adjust the bearing alignment so the
heading line touches the end of the same head land or peninsular.
Adjust local interference reject...
Interference from some onboard sources can interfere with the Broadband radar. One symptom of this could be a large target on the screen that remains in the same relative bearing
even if the vessel changes direction. Choose from Local interference rejection LOW, MED or
HIGH. Default is LOW
Adjust antenna height...
Set the radar scanner height. The Radar uses this value to optimize sea clutter performance
Sidelobe suppression...
 Note: This control should only be adjusted by experienced radar users. Target loss in harbour
environments may occur if this control is not adjusted correctly.
Occasionally false target returns can occur
adjacent to strong target returns such as
large ships or container ports. This occurs
because not all of the transmitted radar
energy can be focused into a single beam
by the radar antenna, a small amount energy is transmitted in other directions. This
energy is referred to as sidelobe energy
and occurs in all radar systems. The returns
caused by sidelobes tend to appear as arcs:
When the radar is mounted where there are metallic objects near the radar, sidelobe energy
increases because the beam focus is degraded. The increased sidelobe returns can be eliminated using the Sidelobe Suppression control in the Radar installation menu.
By default this control is set to Auto and normally should not need to be adjusted. However
if there is significant metallic clutter around the radar, sidelobe suppression may need to be
increased. The control should be adjusted as follows:
1. Set Radar range to between 1/2nm to 1nm and Sidelobe Suppression to Auto.
2. Take the vessel to a location where sidelobe returns are likely to be seen. Typically this would
be near a large ship, container port, or metal bridge
3. Traverse the area until the strongest sidelobe returns are seen.
4. Change Auto sidelobe suppression to OFF then select and adjust the sidelobe suppression
control until the sidelobe returns are just eliminated. You may need to monitor 5-10 radar
sweeps to be sure they have been eliminated.
5. Traverse the area again and readjust if sidelobes returns still occur.
6. Exit the installation menu.
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To start the radar:
.From the radar screen select the Transmit button.
RI10 heading source selection:
The RI10 receives heading via SimNet or NMEA2000 network and transmits this data to the
radar, where MARPA processing is performed.
For Simrad installations with more than one SimNet heading source the RI-10 will use the
Simrad group source. The source used by the Simrad group can be viewed or changed via an
NSx display in the Settings>Network>Sources… menu:
Dual radar setup:
For B&G Zeus and Simrad NSO and NSE displays it is possible for two radars to be connected
to the network and viewed simultaneously on one display. At time of installation radar source
selection needs to be performed as described below.
1. Power up the system including all radars. (max. two radars)
2. On any display - the first radar ever detected by the display will be used as the source for all
chart and radar panels. This source will be used by default for every system that power up
thereafter until changed.
The radar source is identified by radar type with a four digit number and is displayed in the
top left corner of chart and radar panels:
The four digit number is the last four digits of the radars serial number.
3. For a radar panel, the radar source can be changed in the Radar>Radar Options>Sources
menu:
4. For a chart panel (with radar overlay on), the radar source can be changed in the Chart>Radar
Options>Sources menu:
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5. For pages with more than one radar or chart panel, it is possible to set up difference radar
sources for each panel.
6. The radar source selection is not global, so will only apply to the display on which the source
was selected. The radar source will need to be setup for each display on the network.
Once the radar sources have been set up they will be retained for every system until
changed.
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Scanner
280 mm (11.02”)
Dimension Drawings
489.6 mm (19.28”)
488.6 mm (19.24”)
FRONT
232.5 mm (9.15”)
233.0 mm (9.17”)
128.3 mm (5.05”)
Key
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Description
Cable entry area
Cable retention channel
Bolt holes x 4 M8 x 30 mm
Breather
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128.3 mm (5.05”)
114.6 mm (4.51”)
141.5 mm (5.57”)
Radar interface box
171 mm (6.76")
92 mm (3.63")
25 MM 1")
154 mm (6.06")
Maintenance
Clean the radome using soapy water and a soft cloth. Avoid using abrasive cleaning products. Do not use solvents such as gasoline, acetone, M.E.K etc. as this will damage the dome
surface.
After years of use the drive belt may have to be replaced.
Transmitter is solid state and will not require regular replacement as with an ordinary magnetron.
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10
Specifications
Characteristic
Compliance
Environmental
Relative wind velocity
Power consumption (with 10m cable)
DC input (at end of radar cable)
Transmitter source (pre-heating time )
Outside dimensions
Scanner weight (no cable)
Radar and Antenna Parameters
Radar ranges
Rotation (mode dependent)
Transmitter frequency
Transmitter source (warm-up time)
Plane of polarization
Transmitter peak power output
Main bang dead zone & tuning
Sea and rain clutter
Sweep repetition frequency
Sweep time
Sweep bandwidth
Horizontal beam width (Tx and Rx
antenna)
Vertical beam width (Tx and Rx antenna)
Side lobe level (Tx and Rx antenna)
Noise figure
Coms/Cabling/Mounting
Com protocol
Heading
Inter connecting cable length
Maximum inter connecting cable
length
Bolts (4)
Footprint
Compatible Displays
Simrad:
NSO, NSE, NSS
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Technical Data
CE, FCC (ID: RAY3G4G), IC: 4697A-3G4G
IEC60945 4th edition 2002-2008
Operating Temperature: -25° to +55°C
(-13° to +130°F)
Relative humidity: +35° C (95° F), 95% RH
Waterproof: IPX6
51 m/sec (Max:100 Knots)
Operating: 18W (Typ.) @ 13.8Vdc
Standby: 2W (Typ.) @ 13.8Vdc ~ 150mA
9V to 31.2Vdc (12/24 Volt systems).
Reverse polarity protection
No magnetron – Instant On™
Height 280 mm x Diameter 489 mm
(Height 11” x Diameter 19.3” )
7.4 kg (16.31 lbs)
50 m (200 ft) to 24 nm with 17 range settings
(nm/sm/km)
24/36 rpm +/-10%
X-band - 9.3 to 9.4 Ghz
No Magnetron – all solid state. Instant On™
Horizontal Polarization
165 mW (nominal)
None – not a pulse radar
5X less than a pulse radar
200 Hz
1.3 ms+/- 10%
75 MHz max
5.2°+/-10% (-3 dB width)
25°+/-20% (-3 dB width)
Below -18 dB (within ±10°);Below -24 dB (outside
±10°)
Less than 6 dB
High Speed Ethernet
NMEA2000 / SimNet with RI10 interface box
Lowrance 10 m (33 ft)
Simrad, B&G 20 m (65.6 ft)
30 m (98.5 ft) – available as option
M8x30 - 304 stainless steel
W233 mm (9.17”) (port / starboard) x L141.5 mm
(5.55”)
(matches Garmin GMR18HD / Raymarine RD218
footprint)
Lowrance:
HDS 5”, 7”, 8”, 10”
B&G:
Zeus 8” & 12”
Navico Broadband radar part numbers
Broadband radar scanner part numbers
Model
Part Number Description
Length
Scanner
3G™
AA010186
Broadband radar scanner
RI10
AA010189
Broadband radar SimNet interface box
AA010211
Broadband scanner interconnection cable
10 m (33 ft)
AA010212
AA010213
Broadband scanner interconnection cable
Broadband scanner interconnection cable
20 m (65.6 ft)
30 m (98.5 ft)
Interface boxes
Scanner cables
Ethernet cables
000-00127-56 Adapter cable: yellow Ethernet male to RJ45
female (Supplied with Lowrance USA SKU)
000-00127-28 Ethernet cable
000-0127-51 Ethernet cable (Supplied with 3G™ radar)
000-0127-29 Ethernet cable
000-0127-30 Ethernet cable
000-0127-37 Ethernet cable
2 m (6.5 ft)
0.6 m (2 ft)
1.8 m (6 ft)
4.5 m (15 ft)
7.7 m (25 ft)
15.2 m (50 ft)
SimNet cables
24005829
24005837
24005845
24005852
SimNet cable
SimNet cable
SimNet cable
SimNet cable
note: For simNet backbone only
24006413
24006199
Micro-C female to SimNet
SimNet to Micro-C (female) cable that connects
a NMEA 2000® product to SimNet
SimNet to Micro-C (male) cable that connects a
SimNet product to a NMEA 2000® network
0.3 m (1 ft)
2 m (6.6 ft)
5 m (16 ft)
10 m (33 ft)
SimNet - NMEA2000 adapter cables
24005729
4 m (13 ft)
0.5 m (1.6 ft)
0.5 m (1.6 ft)
NMEA - SimNet Converters
AT10
AT10HD
24005936
24006694
AT10 NMEA0183 / SimNet converter
AT10HD NMEA0183 / SimNet converter. 10 Hz
heading data only
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