Aquamate ACTIVE-XS Dual Band Radar Target Enhancer User Manual Active XS Users Manual

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...a significant advance in marine safety!
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ActivRadar
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Band
Target Enhancer
Radar Target Enhancer
OPERATION MANUAL
Manufactured by
Echomax Products in the UK
PO Box 6032, Dunmow CM6 3AS, UK.
Email: echomaxsales@aol.com www.echomax.co.uk
Tel: 00 44 (0)1371 830216 Fax: 831733
ActivRadar
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Band
Target Enhancer
Radar Target Enhancer
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
The Echomax Active-XS-Dual Band Radar Target Enhancer (RTE) is designed to respond to interrogating both
X (9.3 - 9.5 GHz) and S band radar (2.9 - 3.1 GHz) by receiving a transmitted pulse, amplifying and re-transmitting
the pulse back to the radar at the same frequency with minimum delay, thereby improving the radar detection
range and visibility of small targets. It will not enhance significantly vessels with large radar cross section.
The Active-XS-Dual Band Radar Target Enhancer is suitable for all vessels up to 150 gross tonnage.
SOLAS V Regulation 19 2.1.7 states (Radar reflector): All ships irrespective of size shall have: if less than
150 gross tonnage and if practicable, a radar reflector, or other means to enable detection by ships navigating
by radar at both 9 GHz (X Band) and 3 GHz. (S Band). The Active-XS-Dual Band Radar Target Enhancer will
typically enhance the RCS (radar cross section) of vessels up to 25M in length. For small craft/rigid inflatables
improvements will start to be seen at around 1-2 miles extending to 8-10 miles or more depending on
prevailing conditions. The response of the RTE will vary according to range, RTE and radar height above sea
level, radar power and condition. Poor weather, sea state and precipitation will greatly reduce the response.
IMPORTANT
The fitting of the Active-XS-Dual Band RTE does
not exclude you from exercising safe navigational
judgement for your vessel under the International
Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea
and to keep a proper look out at all times
All radars emit irregular vertical side lodes (spikes)
and should the Active-XS be installed in the path of a
spike it will think that it is being painted by another
ships radar. Movement of the Active-XS radome to
another position may remedy this, if not, the ships
radar will need to be switched off. Identical radar may
have a different side lobe pattern.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Many countries and administrations require a ships
radio license or modification of your existing ships radio
licence before the Active-XS can be used for maritime
use. Contact your local administration for details.
ECHOMAX ACTIVE-XS COMPONENTS,
CONSTRUCTION, use and installation
If you are not able to safely install the unit yourself
you are advised to seek the services of a competent
person or company to install the RTE.
COMPONENTS
Echomax Active-XS mast head radome fitted with
24 meters of 3 core cable
Control box Operation manual
RADOME FITTING
The antenna has provisions in the base for a 1 inch -14
NF female thread mast fitting or deck mount bracket.
Plastic mounts should not be used. To ensure a
permanent fixing ‘LOCTITE’ or PTFE or plumbers tape
should be used and the RTE must be screwed down
tightly. Care must be taken to ensure that as the RTE is
tightened on the base the cable is allowed to turn freely.
For mast fitting the radome must be fitted vertically as
high as possible. The receive/ transmit antennas
positioned 70mm from the base of the radome must
have a clear 360 degree azimuth. It should be fitted
at least 6 inches/150mm from the mast on the offset
bracket. It should not be fitted on a back stay or where
its vision is obscured or is close to any metal object
otherwise performance could be significantly impaired.
The radome unit must never be painted as this will
seriously impair performance. The radome must not
be fitted in or close to the vessels radar vertical or
horizontal transmitting beam as this may seriously
damage the PCB. The RTE should be fitted above the
radar. It is possible to shorten the cable or extend by
a further 25 meters without affecting the performance
using extension cable rated at 3A at 300V.
ECHOMAX CONTROL BOX for surface
fitting or flush mount with optional new
flush mount kit
Use and wiring instructions
The control box must be fitted internally as it is not
waterproof and can be wired from the base or back as
required. A 12v fused or circuit breaker supply of 3-5A
is required.
The control box has a quadruple alarm facility. Once
the red power switch is turned on the unit is in the
quiescent mode and will consume up to 23mA. When
interrogated by an X Band radar the green LED light
will flash every 2.4 seconds. If the flash lengthens then
this indicates that more than one radar is painting
the antenna. If painted by a high speed radar which
rotates every 1.5 seconds then the LED light will flash
quicker. When painted by an S Band radar the yellow
light will flash. It should be borne in mind that vessels
with S Band radar are very large and in most cases
over 3000GT and can neither stop nor change course
quickly. Turning on the green switch will mobilize the
internal buzzer, which is set to actuate at approximately
half a second intervals. The control box also has
facilities for a 8A external volt free alarm. THIS IS NOT
A POWER SOURCE and must be initialised as shown
in the wiring diagram. The control box has an
externally replaceable 2 Amp fuse and is surge and
cross polarity protected.
RTE CONNECTIONS
The diagrams show the correct wiring installation
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PERFORMANCE CHECK
As the RCS of your vessel may exceed the RCS of the RTE, the trial is best carried out at 0.5 nm as the target
can be easily identified. The range should then be increased at intervals of 0.5 nm and the RTE switched on and
off noting the change in response. As the range increases the bare target will not be seen and whilst moving the
RTE is left on so that the test target can be seen at all times. This is important in busy waters to avoid confusion
with other vessels.
If the target is lost it can be acquired by turning the RTE on and off and watching the display for change in
target response. In normal weather and sea conditions, with RTE and interrogating radar mounted at four meters
above sea level should respond on the radar screen as shown below. If the mounting heights, including that of the
interrogating radar vary so will the response due to curvature of the earth. These figures are for guidance only and
should not be relied upon.
2KW radar up to 4 nm :
5KW radar up to 10 nm :
10-25KW radar up to 15-20 nm
FAULT FINDING CHART
No Red LED light when red switch
is turned on
Check fuse or circuit breaker
Check polarity of wiring
Check power supply at control box
Damaged cable or wrong connection
Unit switched on and continuous green
LED light shows, in harbour or when
saturating RTE
Local radar on, or radar operating moored nearby (<15M)
Moored close to large metal object
Check polarity of radome wiring
Being actuated by ships own radar – turn off radar and if
necessary relocate Active-X
Relocate vessel to more suitable position
Unit on and buzzer on and unit fails to
operate when it clearly is interrogated
Check all above faults. Is RTE in shadow of
interrogating radar as it will not operate if masked
Buzzer switched on but does not sound
when painted by radar
Buzzer faulty – return control box to Echomax
for inspection
Green LED light or alarm sounds when ships own
radar is switched on
Radars emit irregular vertical side lodes (spikes) and should
the Active-XS be installed in the path of a spike it will think
that it is being painted by another ships radar. Movement of
the Active-XS radome to another position may remedy this, if
not the ships radar will need to be switched off. Identical radar
may have a different side lobe pattern.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
DIMENSIONS and WEIGHTS
Reception frequency:
Antenna length:
685mm
Antenna width:
40.5mm
Antenna weight:
573gms (excluding cable)
Control Box width: 92mm
Control Box height: 51mm
Control Box depth: 38mm
Control Box weight: 99gms
Cable length:
24m 3 core 0.5mm 2
Cable weight:
967gms
STATED PERFORMANCE LEVEL SPL
X Band Radar 9.3 - 9.5 GHz
S Band Radar 2.9 - 3.1 GHz
Operating Temperature:
- 20 to + 60 degrees C
Voltage:
12V DC - + 30% - 10%
(voltage surge and cross
polarity protected)
Current consumption
in quiescent state:
<23mA
Current consumption
when transmitting
typically:
X Band Radar 190mA
S Band Radar 155mA
Position accuracy:
Within 1 metre
EIRP:
1W (typically)
Exceeds ISO 8729-2 effective July 09 - X Band Radar
7.5m2 and S Band Radar 0.5m2 at Zero, +/-10 and 20
degrees of heel maintained over a total angle of 280
degrees.
continued overleaf
Typical performance – QinetiQ Funtington Anechoic
Chamber March 2010
X BAND RADAR SPL
(ISO Standard 7.5m 2)
Zero degrees: 118.33m2
+/- 10 degrees: 65.07m2
+/- 20 degrees: 19.49m2
NB. Production
S Band SPL
Zero degrees:
+/- 10 degrees:
+/- 20 degrees:
S BAND RADAR SPL
(ISO Standard 0.5m2)
Zero degrees: 6.26m2
+/- 10 degrees: 6.44m2
+/- 20 degrees: 5.36m2
units will have the following
15.75m2
16.20m2
13.40m2
Specifications given in this manual are subject to change
without notification.
Production units comply with:
EN 302 752 V1.1.1. (2009-02)
EN 60945: 2002 (Clauses 9, 10 & 12)
Complies with essential requirements of R & TTE
Directive 1999/5/EC. CE 0191: Performance
requirements of ISO 8729-2 X and S Band Radar.
OPTIONAL FITTINGS
Base fitting: female 1 inch – 14 NF thread
Mast Bracket: 26cm reach and female 1 inch – 14 NF thread
Flush Mount Kit for Control Box
Declaration of Conformity
(As required by Article 6.3 of Directive 1999/5/ECRTTE Directive)
Declares under his sole responsibility that the active
radar target enhancer manufactured by:
AQUAMATE PRODUCTS LTD.
also trading as ECHOMAX
PO Box 6032
Dunmow
Essex CM6 3AS U.K.
Telephone + 00 44 (0) 1371 830216
Fax 831733
Email: echomaxsales@aol.com
Intended for Worldwide use as an S and X Band active
radar target enhancer aboard non SOLAS vessels and
identified by the type number Active-XS to which this
declaration refers has been tested to the essential
radio, EMC & safety test suites required by the notified
body and is in conformity with the standards
EN 302 752 V1.1.1 (2009-02)
EN 60945: 2002 (Clauses 9, 10 & 12)
And complies with the essential requirements of
Directive 1999/5/EC
Conformity procedure under Annex IV of 1999/5/EC
(Technical Construction File) has been undertaken by
QinetiQ (0191) of Cody Technology Park, Ively Road,
Farnborough GU14 0LX UK
The Technical Construction File is held by:John H Simpson
AQUAMATE PRODUCTS LTD.
also trading as ECHOMAX
PO Box 6032
Dunmow
Essex CM6 3AS UK
Tel: +00 44 (0)1371 830216
Fax 831733
Email: echomaxsales@aol.com
GUARANTEE
The Echomax Active-XS-Dual Band RTE is guaranteed
for 12 months from the date of purchase and provides
for the complete replacement at our discretion of the
complete unit or any of the components providing
failure is attributed to component failure or defect
which is not attributed to accidents, misuse, fair wear
or tear or neglect.
The guarantee is invalidated by any attempt
whatsoever to open up or interfere in any way with
the unit.
It is the users responsibility to return the unit at his
expense to us to inspect and report on the reason
for failure. No exchange unit will be given until a full
inspection and report is issued.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory
consumer rights or those governed by local Law.
For comparison with competing products see
www.echomax.co.uk.
Signed ………………………………………
John H. Simpson
Managing Director
May 2010
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Manufactured by
Echomax Products in the UK
PO Box 6032, Dunmow CM6 3AS, UK.
Email: echomaxsales@aol.com www.echomax.co.uk
Tel: 00 44 (0)1371 830216 Fax: 831733
EMAXSM UK 06/10

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