Furuno USA 9ZWRTR120 Transceiver for Radar User Manual OME 36660 A

Furuno USA Inc Transceiver for Radar OME 36660 A

User Manual

MARINE RADARMODEL 1815OPERATOR'S MANUALwww.furuno.com
iIMPORTANT NOTICESGeneral• This manual has been authored with simplified grammar, to meet the needs of international users.• The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual.Wrong operation or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury.• Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO.• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice.• The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual can be different from the screens you see on your display. The screens you see depend on your system configuration and equipment settings.• Save this manual for future reference.• Any modification of the equipment (including software) by persons not authorized by FURUNO will cancel the warranty.• The following concern acts as our importer in Europe, as defined in DECISION No 768/2008/EC.- Name: FURUNO EUROPE B.V.- Address: Ridderhaven 19B, 2984 BT Ridderkerk, The Netherlands• All brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of theirrespective holders.How to discard this productDiscard this product according to local regulations for the disposal of industrial waste. For disposal in the USA, see the homepage of the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/) for thecorrect method of disposal.How to discard a used batterySome FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chap-ter on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.In the European UnionThe crossed-out trash can symbol indicates that all types of batteries must not be discarded in standard trash, or at a trash site. Take the used batteries to a battery collection site according to your national leg-islation and the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EU.In the USAThe Mobius loop symbol (three chasing arrows) indicates thatNi-Cd and lead-acid rechargeable batteries must be recycled.Take the used batteries to a battery collection site according tolocal laws.In the other countriesThere are no international standards for the battery recycle symbol. The number of symbols can increase when the other countries make their own recycle symbols in the future.CdNi-Cd Pb
ii SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNINGIndicates a condition that can cause death or serious injury if not avoided.CAUTIONIndicates a condition that can cause minor or moderate injury if not avoided. Warning, Caution Mandatory ActionProhibitive ActionRead these safety instructions before you operate or install the equipment. WARNINGRadio Frequency Radiation HazardThe radar antenna sends the electromagnetic radio frequency (RF) energy. This energy can be dangerous to you, especially your eyes. Do not look at the radiator or near the antenna when the antenna is rotating.The distances at which RF radiation levels of 100 W/m2, 50 W/m2 and 10 W/m2 exist are shown in the table.Note: If the antenna unit is installed at a close distance in front of the wheel house, prevent the transmission in that area to protect passengers and crew from microwave radiation. Set the [Sector Blanks] in the [System] menu.Distance to100 W/m2 pointDistance to50 W/m2 pointDistance to10 W/m2 pointWorst case 1.1 mStandard SteeringDisplay unit 0.45 m 0.30 mCAUTIONCAUTIONM1815 Antenna unit 1.70 m 1.05 mUnitObserve the following compass safe distances to prevent deviation of a magnetic compass.WARNINGDo not open the equipment.The equipment uses high voltage that can cause electrical shock. Refer any repair work to a qualified technician.Before turning on the radar, be sure no one is near the antenna.Prevent the potential risk of being struck by the rotating antenna, which can result in serious injury or death.If water leaks into the equipment or something is dropped into the equipment, immediately turn off the power at the switchboard.Fire or electrical shock can result.If the equipment is giving off smoke or fire, immediately turn off the power at the switchboard.Fire or electrical shock can result.Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can result.Do not place operate the equipment with wet hands.Electrical shock can result.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSiiiWARNINGUsethe correct fuse.Use of a wrong fuse can result in fire or damage to the equipment.Do not place liquid-filled containerson the equipment.Fire or electrical shock can result if a liquid spills into the equipment.CAUTIONCAUTIONThe guard zone alarm is an effective aid to anti-collison.Its use does not relieve the operator of the responsibility to keep a vigilant watch on his or her surroundings. The data presented by this equipment is intended as a source of navigation information.The prudent navigator never relies exclusively on any one source of navigation information, for safety of vessel and crew. WARNINGThe TT function is a valuable aid to navigation. However, the navigator must check all aids available to avoid collision.- The TT automatically tracks an automatically or manually acquired radar target and calculates its course and speed, indicating them with a vector. Since the data generated by the TT depends on the selected radar targets, the radar must be optimally tuned for use with the TT, to ensure required targets will not be lost or unnecessary targets, like sea returns and noise, will not be acquired and tracked.- A target is not always a landmass, reef, ship, but can also be returns from the sea surface and from clutter. As the level of clutter changes with the environment, the operator must correctly adjust the sea and rain clutter controls and the gain control so that the target echoes do not dis- appear from the radar screen.TT safety informationCAUTIOCAUTIONThe plotting accuracy and response of this TT meets IMO standards. Tracking accuracy is affected by the following:• Tracking accuracy is affected by course change. One to two minutes is required to restore vectors to full accuracy after an abrupt course change. (The actual amount depends on gyrocompass specifications.)• The amount of tracking delay is inversely proportional to the relative speed of the target. Delay is approx. 15-30 seconds for the higher relative speed; approx. 30-60 seconds for the lower relative speed. The following factors can affect accuracy: - Echo intensity - Radar transmission pulse length - Radar bearing error - Gyrocompass error - Course change (own ship and targets)
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSivWARNINGTo avoid electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside.WARNINGRadiation hazard. Only qualified personnel should work inside scanner.Confirm that TX has stopped beforeopening scanner.Name: Warning Label 1Type: 86-003-1011-1Code No.: 100-236-233-10 Name: Warning StickerType: 03-142-3201-0Code No.: 100-266-890-10 Warning Label(s) Warning label(s) is(are) attached to the equipment. Do not remove the label(s). If a label is missing or damaged, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement.TFT display The high quality TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD displays 99.99% of its picture elements. The remaining 0.01% may drop out or light,. However, this is an inherent property of the TFT; it is not a sign of malfunction.
vTABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD................................................................................................................. viiiSYSTEM CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................... x1. INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................1-11.1 Equipment List............................................................................................................1-11.2 How to Install the Display Unit....................................................................................1-11.3 How to Install the Antenna Unit ..................................................................................1-32. WIRING ..................................................................................................................2-12.1 Wiring .........................................................................................................................2-13. INITIAL SETTINGS................................................................................................3-13.1 How to Select Language ............................................................................................3-13.2 How to Select Radar Purpose ....................................................................................3-23.3 Initial Settings .............................................................................................................3-24. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ......................................................................................4-14.1 External Buzzer ..........................................................................................................4-15. OPERATION ..........................................................................................................5-15.1 Controls ......................................................................................................................5-15.2 How to Turn the Radar On/Off and Transmit..............................................................5-25.3 Display Indications......................................................................................................5-35.4 How to Adjust Display Brilliance, Panel Dimmer ........................................................5-45.5 Menu Description........................................................................................................5-45.6 Tuning.........................................................................................................................5-65.7 Display Modes ............................................................................................................5-75.7.1 How to select the display mode......................................................................5-75.7.2 Description of display modes .........................................................................5-85.8 How to Select the Range Scale................................................................................5-105.9 How to Adjust the Gain (sensitivity)..........................................................................5-105.10 How to Reduce the Sea Clutter................................................................................5-115.11 How to Reduce the Rain Clutter...............................................................................5-125.12 Cursor.......................................................................................................................5-135.13 Interference Rejector................................................................................................5-145.14 Noise Rejector..........................................................................................................5-155.15 How to Measure the Range to a Target ...................................................................5-155.15.1 How to adjust range ring brilliance ...............................................................5-155.15.2 How to measure the range with a VRM........................................................5-165.15.3 How to select VRM unit ................................................................................5-175.16 How to Measure the Bearing to a Target..................................................................5-185.16.1 How to measure the bearing with an EBL ....................................................5-185.16.2 EBL reference ..............................................................................................5-195.17 How to Measure the Range and Bearing Between Two Targets .............................5-205.18 Target Alarm.............................................................................................................5-215.18.1 How to set a target alarm zone ....................................................................5-215.18.2 How to stop the audio alarm.........................................................................5-225.18.3 How to select the alarm type ........................................................................5-225.18.4 How to sleep a target alarm temporarily.......................................................5-235.18.5 How to deactivate a target alarm..................................................................5-235.18.6 How to select the target strength which triggers a target alarm ...................5-235.18.7 How to turn the buzzer on/off .......................................................................5-23
TABLE OF CONTENTSvi5.19 How to Off-center the Display .................................................................................. 5-245.19.1 How to select the off-center mode ............................................................... 5-245.19.2 Off-center the display...................................................................................5-255.20 Zoom ........................................................................................................................5-265.20.1 Zoom mode.................................................................................................. 5-265.20.2 How to zoom ................................................................................................ 5-275.21 Echo Stretch............................................................................................................. 5-295.22 Target Trails ............................................................................................................. 5-295.22.1 Trail time ...................................................................................................... 5-295.22.2 Trail mode .................................................................................................... 5-305.22.3 Trail gradation .............................................................................................. 5-315.22.4 Trail color ..................................................................................................... 5-315.22.5 Trail level...................................................................................................... 5-325.22.6 How to restart, stop the trails ....................................................................... 5-325.22.7 Narrow trails ................................................................................................. 5-335.22.8 Your ship trail ............................................................................................... 5-335.22.9 How to erase all trails................................................................................... 5-335.23 How to Program the FUNC Key ............................................................................... 5-345.24 Echo Average........................................................................................................... 5-345.25 Wiper........................................................................................................................ 5-355.26 Characteristics Curve............................................................................................... 5-365.27 Own Ship and Barge Markers.................................................................................. 5-365.27.1 How to show the own ship marker ............................................................... 5-365.27.2 How to show the barge marker .................................................................... 5-375.28 Watchman ................................................................................................................ 5-385.29 Alarm Message ........................................................................................................ 5-395.30 Color Selections ....................................................................................................... 5-415.30.1 Preset colors ................................................................................................ 5-415.30.2 Custom colors .............................................................................................. 5-415.31 Echo Area ................................................................................................................ 5-425.32 Initial Sub Menu ....................................................................................................... 5-435.32.1 How to open the Initial sub menu................................................................. 5-435.32.2 Description of Initial sub menu..................................................................... 5-435.33 Sector Blank............................................................................................................. 5-455.34 Other Menu Items .................................................................................................... 5-465.34.1 Brill/Color menu............................................................................................ 5-465.34.2 Display menu ............................................................................................... 5-485.34.3 Echo menu................................................................................................... 5-485.34.4 Units menu................................................................................................... 5-495.35 Navigation Data........................................................................................................ 5-505.35.1 Navigation data during standby.................................................................... 5-505.35.2 Navigation data at the bottom of the screen ................................................ 5-505.36 Waypoint Marker ...................................................................................................... 5-525.37 How to Send the Target Position and Enter the Origin Mark ................................... 5-536. HOW TO INTERPRET THE RADAR DISPLAY.....................................................6-16.1 General ......................................................................................................................6-16.1.1 Minimum and maximum ranges..................................................................... 6-16.1.2 Radar resolution............................................................................................. 6-26.1.3 Bearing accuracy ........................................................................................... 6-36.1.4 Range measurement...................................................................................... 6-36.2 False Echoes ............................................................................................................. 6-36.2.1 Multiple echoes .............................................................................................. 6-36.2.2 Sidelobe echoes............................................................................................. 6-46.2.3 Virtual image .................................................................................................. 6-46.2.4 Shadow sector ............................................................................................... 6-5
TABLE OF CONTENTSvii6.3 SART (Search and Rescue Transponder)..................................................................6-66.3.1 SART description ...........................................................................................6-66.3.2 General remarks on receiving SART..............................................................6-76.4 RACON.......................................................................................................................6-87. TT OPERATION.....................................................................................................7-17.1 Precautions for Use....................................................................................................7-17.2 Controls for Use with TT.............................................................................................7-17.3 TT Display On/Off.......................................................................................................7-27.4 How to Acquire and Track the Targets .......................................................................7-27.4.1 Manual acquisition..........................................................................................7-27.4.2 Automatic acquisition .....................................................................................7-37.5 How to Stop the Tracking of TT..................................................................................7-37.5.1 How to stop the tracking of selected targets ..................................................7-37.5.2 How to stop the tracking of all targets ............................................................7-37.6 Vector Attributes.........................................................................................................7-47.6.1 What is a vector?............................................................................................7-47.6.2 Vector time and vector reference ...................................................................7-47.6.3 Vector of your ship .........................................................................................7-57.7 Past Position Display (target past position) ................................................................7-67.8 TT Data.......................................................................................................................7-77.9 CPA/TCPA Alarm .......................................................................................................7-87.10 Proximity Alarm ..........................................................................................................7-97.11 Lost Target ...............................................................................................................7-107.12 Symbol Color............................................................................................................7-108. AIS OPERATION ...................................................................................................8-18.1 AIS Display On/Off .....................................................................................................8-18.2 AIS Symbols...............................................................................................................8-28.3 Activating, Sleeping Targets.......................................................................................8-28.4 AIS Target Data..........................................................................................................8-38.5 How to Sort Targets....................................................................................................8-48.6 Display Range ............................................................................................................8-48.7 How to Display the Targets within a Specific Sector ..................................................8-58.8 Number of Targets to Display.....................................................................................8-58.9 Vector Attributes.........................................................................................................8-68.9.1 What is a vector?............................................................................................8-68.9.2 Vector time and vector reference ...................................................................8-68.10 Past Position Display (target past position) ................................................................8-78.11 CPA/TCPA Alarm .......................................................................................................8-88.12 Proximity Alarm ..........................................................................................................8-98.13 Lost Target .................................................................................................................8-98.14 Symbol Color............................................................................................................8-108.15 How to Ignore Slow Targets .....................................................................................8-109. GPS OPERATION .................................................................................................9-19.1 Navigator Mode ..........................................................................................................9-19.2 Datum.........................................................................................................................9-29.3 WAAS Setup...............................................................................................................9-39.4 Satellite Monitor..........................................................................................................9-49.5 Self Test .....................................................................................................................9-59.6 Cold Start....................................................................................................................9-610. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................10-110.1 Preventive Maintenance...........................................................................................10-210.2 Fuse Replacement ...................................................................................................10-3
TABLE OF CONTENTSviii10.3 Magnetron Life ......................................................................................................... 10-310.4 Simple Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 10-410.5 Advanced-level Troubleshooting.............................................................................. 10-510.6 Diagnostic Test ........................................................................................................ 10-710.7 LCD Test .................................................................................................................. 10-910.8 Radar Sensor Test................................................................................................. 10-10APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE .......................................................................................AP-1APPENDIX 2 GEODETIC CHART LIST ...................................................................AP-5APPENDIX 3 DIGITAL INTERFACE.........................................................................AP-7APPENDIX 4 JIS CABLE GUIDE ...........................................................................AP-14APPENDIX 5 RADIO REGULATORY INFORMATION ...........................................AP-15SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................SP-1INDEX.......................................................................................................................... IN-1
ixFOREWORDA Word to the Owner of the MODEL1815 Marine RadarCongratulations on your choice of the FURUNO MODEL1815 Marine Radar. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our ex-tensive global network of agents and dealers.Your equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine envi-ronment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless properly installed and maintained. Please carefully read and follow the operation and maintenance procedures set forth in this manual.We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our pur-poses.Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.FeaturesThe main features are as shown below.• The main specifications of the MODEL 1815 are outlined in the table below.• The radar is operated with keys, knobs and a Cursorpad.• Easy-to-view 8.4 inch LCD.• Echo area display with full screen provides observation of a wider range around the vessel.• User-programmable function key• AIS data available with connection of FURUNO AIS Transponder/Receiver.Program No.0359375-01.****=Minor modificationModel Output Range Antenna unit size and type Antenna RPMModel 1815 4 kW 36 nm 48 cm, Radome 24 RPM
FOREWORDxRadar function availabilityThe Model 1815 is available in two types, [River] (river use) and [Sea] (sea use). Some functions may not available depending on the type selected See the table below for item and availability.Type and function availabilityNote on Chinese font: The Chinese font used in this equipment is Ricoh Company Ltd.'s Ricoh bitmap font.Item Type Page referenceRiver SeaAutomatic menu clo-sureMenu closes automatically.Effective radius dot count240 dotsEcho color Select the echo display colorEcho color customiz-ingCan customize the echo display color.Echo area Select the display area from [Normal] or [Full Screen].Base text display Can show or hide the base text indications.Range preset Select the radar rang-es to use.Unit defaults1) range 2) speed1) KM 2) km/h, m/s 1) NM 2) knBearing scale Graduation every 1°, 5°, 10°, 30°, no numeric in-dication, displayed in the effective radiusVRM unit Can set the VRM unit independently from the range unit.Range unit Can change the range unit when transmitting.AIS symbol color Select the AIS symbol color from [Green], [Red], [Blue], [White] or [Black].Vector reference Select the display mode for the vector from [Rel-ative] or [True].TT number Empty numbers numbered in ascending orderHeading line erasure Heading line, EBL, VRM, guard zone, etc. tem-porarily erased.
xiSYSTEM CONFIGURATIONBasic configuration is shown below with solid line.Equipment categoryAntenna Unit: Exposed to the weatherOther Equipment : Protected from the weatherGPS navigatorSatellite compassHeading sensorPlotterAISDSB transceiverPower cable 1.4 mAntenna cable (FRU-CF-FF-XXM) (10/15/20 m)* Option: CP03-37630 (30 m)External Buzzer (OP03-21)Junction Box (FI-5002)NMEA Data Converter (IF-NMEA2K2):OptionDisplay UnitRDP-157MODEL 1815 Antenna UnitRSB-127-120RTR-120Junction Box(local supply)Cable Assembly(FRU-CF-F01)Power supply12 - 24 VDC
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1-11. INSTALLATION1.1 Equipment List1.2 How to Install the Display UnitThe display unit can be installed on a desktop or flush mounted in a console. Do not install the unit on the overhead or a bulkhead. Select a suitable location for the unit considering the following points:Desktop mountFasten the unit to the mounting location as shown below. For mounting dimensions, see the outline drawing at the back of this manual.Name Type Code No. Qty RemarksDisplay Unit RDP-157 — 1Antenna Unit RTR-120 — 1Mounting Base RTR-120 — 1Installation Materials CP03-37600 000-033-122 SelectoneCP03-37610 000-033-123CP03-37620 000-033-124Radome Mounting Bracket OP03-209 001-078-350 1 OptionExternal Buzzer OP03-21 000-030-097 1 OptionNMEA Data Converter IF-NMEA2K2 000-020-510 1Junction Box FI-5002 000-010-765 1Cable Assy. FRU-CF-FF-30M 001-464-290 1Flush Mount Kit OP03-242 0001-464-280 1 OptionCAUTIONDo not use paint, anti-corrosion products, contact spray or other items containing organic solvents on the equipment.Organic solvents can harm paint and plastic, particularly the con-nectors.• Select a location where the controls can be easily operated.• Locate the unit away from the direct wind from air conditioners.• The temperature range in the mounting location should be -15°C(5°F to 55°C(131°F).• Locate the unit away from devices that emit active gas.• The mounting location must be well ventilated.• Select a location where vibration and shock are minimal.• A magnetic compass will be affected if the display unit is placed too close to the com-pass. Observe the compass safe distances in the safety instructions to prevent inter-ference to the compass.• Locate the unit away from direct sunlight to prevent heat build up inside the cabinet and condensation in the display.• Keep the unit away from water and water splash. (The unit complies with waterproofing specification IP5.)
1. INSTALLATION1-21. Fix the bracket assembly to a desktop with four self-tapping screws (525, sup-plied). Be sure to follow the recommended maintenance space show in the outline drawing. Insufficient space may damage to the connectors when disconnecting and reconnecting them.2. Loosely screw knob into the bracket assembly.3. Set the display unit to the bracket assembly.4. Tighten the knob to fix the display unit.5. Adjust the angle of the display unit for comfortable viewing angle.Note: Do not tilt the unit 90-degree backward or forward. The cable connector may be damaged if it contacts the bracket.6. Attach the hard cover to the display unit to protect the unit when it is not in use.Flush mount (in a console)Select a flat mounting location and install the unit as shown below.It is recommended to set up a dedicated breaker when flush mounting the unit, since it will be difficult to disconnect cables.1. Using the paper template (supplied), make a cutout in the mounting location.2. Unfasten four washer head screws on the rear of the display unit to remove the bracket cover and the cover sponge.3. Set the flush mounting sponge (supplied) to the display unit.4. Screw four threaded rods (supplied) to the display unit.5. Set the display unit to the cutout.6. Fasten the display unit from behind with four sets of flat washers, spring washers and wing nuts (supplied).ScrewHanger coverCover sponge
1. INSTALLATION1-31.3 How to Install the Antenna UnitSelect a mounting location for the antenna unit considering the following points.• Install the unit on a common mast, radar mast. etc.• Install the antenna unit on a solid location, for example radar arch or on a mast on a platform. (For sailboats, a mounting bracket is optionally available.) You must put the antenna unit where there is a good complete view. Make sure that no part of the superstructure is within the scanning beam. Any obstruction causes shadow sec-tors. For example, a mast with a diameter smaller than the horizontal beam width causes only a small blind sector. A horizontal spreader or crosstrees in the same horizontal plane creates a large obstruction. Install the antenna unit above a hori-zontal spreader or crosstrees.• To avoid electrical interference, do not run the antenna cable near other electrical equipment. Also do not run the cable in parallel to power cables.• Do not install the unit where its motor noise may affect crew or passengers.• As much as possible install the unit on the ship’s centerline, to prevent misplace-ment of echoes (wrong bearing) on the display.• Make sure the mounting location does not allow water to accumulate at the mount-ing platform.• A magnetic compass will be affected if the display unit is placed too close to the compass. Observe the compass safe distances in the safety instructions to prevent interference to the compass.• Do not paint the radome.• Be sure to follow the recommended maintenance space shown in the outline draw-ing at the back of this manual.• If the unit is installed on a large vessel observe the following points.• The antenna cable comes in lengths of 10, 15 and 20 m. Consider the length of the cable when selecting a mounting location.Mounting on a sailboat Mounting on a power boatAntennaAntennaAntennaAntennaAntennaAntennaRear viewRear viewHorizontal beam width12.5°12.5°Rear view
1. INSTALLATION1-4• Keep the unit away from smoke and exhaust stacks. Hot air affects antenna per-formance. Hot air can also damage the unit. The temperature at the mounting lo-cation should not exceed 55°C(131°F)Tools and materials for mountingHow to mount the antenna unitNote: The outer diameter of the small flat washer is the same size as the bolt hole. If the radome is put upside down with only the small flat washer and hex bolt in place, the hex bolt and flat washer may protrude into the radome and damage the RT unit. For this reason, DO NOT put the radome upside down when carrying the radome.Name UsageElectric drill Drill holes for mounting. Drill bit: 11 mmHexagonal wrench Fastening bolts: Diagonal: 6 mmStern Bow Align bow mark (▲) on antenna with ship’s centerline.Power cable (1.4 m)Drill holes referring to outline Mounting platformHex head bolt (M10×20)Spring washerFlat washerFlat washer (large) top in orderFlat washer (small) middle in orderSpring washer (large) last in order.Default orientation of bolt and flat washerBolt hole
1. INSTALLATION1-51. From the bottom of the radome, remove spring washers (M10), flat washers (M10) and hex head bolts (M1025).2. Use the mounting template (supplied) to mark the location of fixing holes in the mounting platform. Be sure to drill the holes parallel with the bow.3. Lay the antenna unit on the mounting platform with the bow mark() on the an-tenna unit facing the bow.4. Use hex bolts*, flat washers and spring washers (removed at step 1) to fasten the radar sensor to the platform. The torque for the bolts must be 19.6 to 24.5 N.m. Apply silicone sealant (local supply) to hex bolt, flat washer and spring washer as shown below.*See the figure below to determine the bolt length to use.5. Connect the power cable to the antenna unit. The pin arrangement is as shown below.Platform thickness Bolt size to use5 mm or less M1020m6 to 10 mm M1025More than 10 mm Local supplyHex head bolt (M10×20)Spring washerFlat washer×4PlatformSensor baseFlat washerHex boltSpring washerDetermine the length of bolts according to platform thickness.Silicone sealant (local supply)Pin arrangement10 mm
1. INSTALLATION1-6How to connect the power cableObserve the following guidelines for connecting the power cable.• The connectors must not strike any part of the vessel by wind, etc.• The load applied to the connectors must not be more than their own weight.• If the cable is passed through a mast on a sailboat, be sure the cable does not touch ropes (sheet, halyard, etc.).• Do not fasten the cable to the hull.1. The cable must be fixed so no tension is applied to the connectors. To prevent tension, make a loop in the cable close to the sensor and tie the loop with cable ties, as in the figure below. 2. Wrap the junction of the connectors with self vulcanizing tape for waterproofing.3. Fasten the cable to the mast, etc. at the neck of each connector with a cable tie.How to use the radome mounting bracket (option)The optional radome mount lets you fasten the radar sensor to a mast on a sailboat.Name, Type: Radome Mount, OP03-209Code No.: 001-078-350Name Type Code No. QtyMounting plate 03-018-9001-0 100-206-740-10 1Support plate (1) 03-018-9005-0 100-206-780-10 1Support plate (2) 03-018-9006-0 100-206-790-10 1Bracket (1) 03-028-9101-1 100-206-811-10 1Bracket (2) 03-028-9101-2 100-206-812-10 1Fixing plate 03-028-9103-1 100-206-831-10 2Hex bolt w/washer M820 SUS304 000-162-955-10 8Hex bolt w/washer M412 SUS304 000-162-956-10 4Loop cable and tie the loop with cable ties. (Min. bending radius: 80 mm)Connect and wrap with tape.
1. INSTALLATION1-7How to assemble the bracket:1. Fasten the fixing plates to brackets (1) and (2) with four M820 hex bolts.2. Fit brackets (1) and (2) loosely with support plates (1) and (2) using four M412 hex bolts, so that the gap between the brackets can be adjusted.3. Place the mounting plate on the bracket and fix it loosely with four M820 hex bolts.How to fasten the bracket to the mast:1. Drill eight holes of 6.5 mm into the mast. Fasten the bracket to the mast with eight stainless steel rivets whose diameter is 6.4 mm.2. Tighten the bolts on the bracket.3. Fasten the antenna unit to the bracket.Fixing plateBracket (2) Bracket (1)Bracket (2)Bracket (1) M8×20M4×12 M4×12Mounting plateDwg (1) Dwg (2) Dwg (3)M8×20M8×20M10×25Rivet
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2-12. WIRING2.1 WiringUse the supplied cable FRU-CF-F01 to connect a satellite compass, heading sensor, GPS navigator, external buzzer, and power supply to the 12-24 VDC/NMEA connec-tor.Connect the antenna cable (FU-CF-xxM (10m/15m/20m/30m) to the antenna port. See the interconnection diagram at the back of this manual for details. Leave slack in the cable to ease maintenance.Display unit, rear viewNote 1: The display unit comes with connector caps. Use the caps to cover the con-nectors whenever the display unit is removed from the boat.Note 2: Cut unused wires and wrap them with vinyl tape to keep them from touching one another.Note 3: Use care when disconnecting cables to prevent damage to their connectors.Note 4: If an NMEA device is to use +12 V power from this radar, do not connect the device’s circuit GND or chassis GND. (Do not connect chassis GND to 12V_M.)GroundShip’s switchboard, external equipment, ground terminal, etc.Power/signal connectorAntenna cable䠄FRU-CF-FF-**M, 10/15/20/30m䠅
2. WIRING2-2GroundGrounding guidelines:• The ground wire (local supply) should be 2sq or higher.• The length of the ground wire should be as short as possible.• For an FRP vessel, fasten a 20 cm30 cm earthing plate to the outside of the ship’s hull and attach the ground wire to a bolt on the plate.• Attach a closed-end lug ( ) to the ground wire. Do not use an open-end lug ().• External equipment whose signal line is connected to ground cannot be directly connected to this equipment if the positive polarity of the vessel’s DC power is con-nected to ground.Connector Color Remarks1 DC-P-IN(+) RED Power input, 12-24 VDC2 DC-M-IN(-) BLK3 TD1-A GRN/BLK(1) IEC61162-2/NMEA14 TD1-B GRN/RED(1)5 RD1-H GRY/BLK(1)6 RD1-C GRY/RED(1)7 TD2-A GRN/BLK(2) IEC61162-2/NMEA28 TD2-B GRN/RED(2)9 RD2-H GRY/BLK(2)10 RD2-C GRY/RED(2)11 RD3-H GRY/BLK(3) IEC61162-2/NMEA312 RD3-C GRY/RED(3)13 12V-P(+) BRN Power output, 12-24 VDC14 12V-M(-) ORG15 EXT-BUZZ-EN WHT External buzzer16 SHIELD BLK Drain wire, to ship’s switchboard’s ground terminalCAUTIONDo not fail to ground the display unit.If the ground is poor or there is no ground, inter-ference to the radar and other equipment can result.
3-13. INITIAL SETTINGS3.1 How to Select LanguageDo the following to select the language to use.1. Press the ( ) key on the display unit to turn on the power.2. Press the MENU/ESC key to show the menu.3. Press ,  on the Cursorpad to select [Factory], then press the ENTER key.The cursor moves to the menu item section and [Language] is selected. Press the EN-TER key again to show the language options.4. Press ,  on the Cursorpad to select a language, then press the ENTER key.5. Press the MENU/ESC key to close the menu.㻌㻌㼀㼄
3. INITIAL SETTINGS3-23.2 How to Select Radar Purpose1. Press the MENU/ESC key to show the menu.2. Press ,  on the Cursorpad to select [Factory], then press the ENTER key.3. Press ,  on the Cursorpad to select [Usage], then press the ENTER key.4. Press ,  on the Cursorpad to select a [River] or [Sea], then press the ENTER key.5. Press the MENU/ESC key to close the menu.3.3 Initial Settings1. Press the MENU/ESC key to show the menu.2. Press ,  on the Cursorpad to select [Installation], then press the ENTER key.3. While holding down and pressing the ENTER key, press the ALARM key five times to unlock the [Installation] menu.4. Press ,  on the Cursorpad to select the item to set, then press the ENTER key.5. Press ,  on the Cursorpad to select the option required, then press the ENTER key6. After setting all items, press the MENU/ESC key to close the menu.
3. INITIAL SETTINGS3-3Item description• [Simulation]: Normally, set to [Off.] To view the demonstration picture, select [On].• [Antenna Rotation]: Select [Rotate] to rotate the antenna and transmit radar puls-es. The [Stop] setting, which transmits radar pulses without rotating the antenna, is for use by the service technician.• [Heading Alignment]: You have installed the antenna unit so that the unit faces to-ward the bow. A target at the front of the boat and aligned with the bow must appear on the heading line (zero degrees). If the target does not appear on the heading line, do the procedure shown below to adjust the heading.1. Set ship heading toward an acceptable target (for example, ship at anchor or buoy) at a range between 0.125 and 0.25 nautical mile.2. Transmit the radar at the range of 0.25 nautical mile and measure the bearing of that target relative to ship heading with an EBL.3. Open the [Installation] menu and select [Heading Adjust].4. Press the ENTER key to show the heading adjustment window.5. Press  or  to set the value measured at the above step 2. Check that the target appears on the heading line.6. Press the ENTER key to finish.• [Sweep Timing]: This adjustment gives correct radar performance on short ranges. The radar measures the time required for a transmitted echo to go to the target and return to the source. The received echo appears on the display according to the measured time. The sweep must start from the center of the display.A trigger pulse created in the display unit goes to the antenna unit through the signal cable to acti-vate the transmitter (magnetron). The time taken by the signal to move to the anten-na unit changes, according to the length of the signal cable. During this period, the display unit must wait before the radar starts the sweep. When the display unit is not adjusted correctly, the echoes from a straight object will not appear as a straight line. The target appears "pushed" or "pulled" near the picture center. The range to objects are shown at wrong distances.1. Transmit on the shortest range, then adjust the gain and the A/C SEA.2. Visibly select a target that creates a straight line (harbor wall, straight piers).3. Open the [Installation] menu and select [Timing Adjust].4. Press the ENTER key to show the timing adjustment window.5. Press  or  to make straight the target selected at step 2, then press the EN-TER key to finish.(1) Target pulled (2) Correct (3) Target pushed outward
3. INITIAL SETTINGS3-4• [Main Bang Suppression]: Reduce the main bang (black hole at center of screen), which appears at the display center on short ranges, as follows.1. Transmit on the shortest range.2. Open the [Installation] menu and select [MBS Adjust].3. Press the ENTER key to show the MBS adjustment window.4. Press  or  on the Cursorpad so that the main bang is reduced.5. Press the ENTER key to finish.• How to automatically set the equipment: The tuning, timing, and video can be au-tomatically adjusted as follows.Note: Before doing this procedure, transmit the radar more than 10 minutes on a long range and check that [Sector Blank] is [Off].1. Transmit on the maximum range.2. Open the [Installation] menu and select [Auto Initial Setup], then press the EN-TER key.3. Press  on the Cursorpad to select [Yes], then press the ENTER key.The tuning adjustment begins automatically, and the message "Tuning adjusting" appears during tuning adjustment. After the tuning adjustment is completed, the tim-ing and video are adjusted in that order. The messages "Timing adjusting" and "Vid-eo adjusting" appear during those adjustments. After all adjustments are completed, the window disappears. If the result for any item is not best for your con-ditions, manually adjust the item according to the procedure in this section.• [Total On Time]: You can set the total on time as shown below.1. Open the [Installation] menu and select [Total On Time]. 2. Press the ENTER key.3. Press  or  on the Cursorpad to set value. The range is 000000.H to 999999.9 H.4. Press the ENTER key to finish.• [Total TX Time]: You can set the total TX time as shown below.1. Open the [Installation] menu and select [Total TX Time]. 2. Press the ENTER key.3. Press  or  on the Cursorpad to set value. The range is 000000.H to 999999.9 H.4. Press the ENTER key to finish.• [Memory Clear]: The memory clear feature restores all settings to default, including the default settings for the antenna connected to LAN.1. Open the [Installation] menu and select [Memory Clear]. 2. Press the ENTER key.3. Press  or  on the Cursorpad to select [Yes], then press the ENTER key.4. Press the ENTER key to finish.
4-14. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT4.1 External BuzzerThe external buzzer alerts you to violation of the guard zone in a remote location. Con-nect the buzzer to the display unit as shown below, using the external buzzer installa-tion kit.External Buzzer Installation Kit Type: OP03-31, Code No.: 000-030-097As shown in the illustration below, cut the connector from the end of the cables. Fab-ricate the cables as shown below, then connect the cables to the terminal board in the display unit.Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks1 Buzzer PKB42SWH2940 000-153-221-10 1 Connector at both ends2 Cable Tie CV-70N 000-162-185-10 43 Heat Shrink Tube 30.25 BLK 000-165-283-10 1 40 mm4 Double-sided Tape 9760 000-800-851-00 1 25 m25 mmDISPLAY UNITRDP-15712 VConnection portREDBLKORGWHTPowerEXT_BUZZ_ENExternalBuzzerࠉTerminal board (local supply)SheathSheath540 405SheathSheathࠉFabricate the cables as shown.
4. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT4-2EXTERNALBUZZERࠉTerminal Board (local supply)TD1_A TD1_B RD1_H RD1_C TD2_A TD2_B RD2_H RD2_C RD3_H RD3_C 12V_P 12V_M REDBLKWHT EXT_BUZZ_ENORG
5-15. OPERATION5.1 ControlsDisplay unitThe display unit has six keys, two knob controls and a Cursorpad that control the ra-dar. When you correctly do an operation, the unit beeps one time. If the operation is incorrect, the unit beeps three times.Control DescriptionMENU/ESC • Open/close the menu.• Cancel selection (setting),Cursorpad • Select the menu items and options.• Move the cursor.ENTER • Save selected menu option.• Acquire target to track its movement.• Select TT or AIS target to display its data.MODE Show the mode selection window.ALARM Set the target alarm, which checks for targets in the operator-set area.FUNC Execute the function assigned to this key.RANGE(PUSH FOR GAIN)Select the detection range.DATA BOX Select the data box to display on the radar screen.Short push: Turn on the power.Long push: Turn off the power.• Adjust the display brilliance.• Switch the radar between standby and TX.㻌㻌㼀㼄
5. OPERATION5-25.2 How to Turn the Radar On/Off and TransmitPress the key to turn on the radar. To turn off the radar, press and hold down the key until the screen turns off.Start-up screenWhen you turn on the power, the initialization screen appears followed by the start-up screen. The start-up screen shows the model name, program number and the results of the ROM and RAM check, OK or NG (No Good). If the test results are normal, the stand-by screen ([Normal] or [Nav]) appears approx. 5 sec. later, and the time remain-ing for magnetron warm-up (approx. 90 seconds) is counted down on the screen. If NG appears, contact your dealer for instruction.After the magnetron has warmed, the indication [ST-BY] at the screen center. The ra-dar is now ready to transmit radar pulses.Push the key to show the [Brill/Panel] window. The cursor is selecting [TX/STBY]. Press the ENTER key to transmit the radar pulses. The key switches between standby and transmit. The antenna rotates in trans-mit and is stopped in standby. Because the magnetron ages with use, set the radar in stand-by when you are not using the radar, to extend the life of the magnetron.㻌㻌㼀㼄㻌㻌㼀㼄㻌㻌㼀㼄
5. OPERATION5-35.3 Display IndicationsDisplay indicationsHeadingNav data: Appears at screen bottom when [Data Box]in the [Display] menu is set to [Nav] or [All]. Appropriatesensors required to display nav data.Cursor data(Range and bearing or L/L position)Display modeRange ring intervalRangeTrail referenceNo. 1 EBL bearingNo. 2 EBL bearingOffcenter(M: Manual, A: Auto, C: Custom)North markerTuning indicatorTarget Alarm 1 (2)indicationsNo. 1 VRM rangeNo. 2 VRM rangeWATCHMANTarget alarm zone 1Target alarm zone 2350.0°TRAIL(T)15 S +1.51.5NMNM WTCHeading lineRange ringNo. 2 VRMNo. 2 EBLZoom windowZoom cursorNo. 1 EBLNo. 1 VRMCursorBearing scaleHDG0.5H UP TUNEAUTOALM1_INALM2_INIR 1VRM0.889NM0.422NMInterference rejector22.0°R270.0°RES 1EAV 1EBLEcho stretchEcho averaging241.0°R 1.592NMVECT TRUE 05:00Vector timeZOOM(R) Zoom indication+Trail timeLAT 34°56.123NLON 135°34.567ESPEED 12.3KNLAT 34°56.123NLON 135°34.567ETTG 01:00B RG 14.8°RNG 0.876NMTT G 00:20OWN SHIP + CURSOR WAYPOINTOFFCENT(A)
5. OPERATION5-45.4 How to Adjust Display Brilliance, Panel DimmerYou can adjust the display brilliance and panel dimmer as follows:1. Press the key to show the [Brill/Panel] window.Brill/Panel dialog box2. Press the ENTER key (or , ) to select [Brill] or [Panel] as required.3. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to adjust. (For brilliance, you can also use the key.)4. Press the MENU/ESC key to close the window.5.5 Menu DescriptionThis MODEL 1815 series has 14 menus and 7 sub menus. Below is the basic proce-dure for menu operation.1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.Menu㻌㻌㼀㼄㻌㻌㼀㼄CursorMenu itemsand currentsettingsCurrently selected menuScroll bar (Indicates menus currently not shown in menuwindow. Black vertical line indicates location in menu.You can see the menus and sub menus currently not shownby using  or .)MenuTitle barGuide message(The simple explanation for the current menu.)
5. OPERATION5-52. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to select a menu or a sub menu. The cursor (yellow) in the Menu column indicates the menu currently selected. The menu items in the right window change according to the menu selected.Menu description[Brill/Color]: Adjust the brilliance and color.[Display]: Set up the display-related features.[Echo]: Adjust the echo features.[Alert Settings]: Customize the user settings.[Alarm]: Set up the alarm items.[Trails]: Process trails of the radar targets.[Tuning]: Adjust the radar tuning.[Others]: Set up other items.[Target]: Set up the targets configuration.[OS/Barge Mark]: Set up the own ship mark and barge mark.[TT]: Set up tracked targets.[AIS]: Set up AIS targets.[GPS]: Set up GP-320B (Black-Box GPS).[System] [Initial]: Initial settings. [Tests]: System diagnostic and LCD test. [Sector Blanks]: Set up the sector blanks to prevent the transmission in a certain area. [Units]: Set up units.[TT]: Set up TT system. [Installation] and [Factory]: For use by the installer. See the Installation Man-ual.3. Press the ENTER key to switch the control to the menu items column. The cursor in the menu column now turns gray and the cursor in the menu items column is yellow.To switch the control from the menu items column to the menu column, use the MENU/ESC key. The color of the title bar of the active column is blue and of the inactive column is gray.4. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to select a menu item and press the ENTER key. A window with options for the related menu item appears.Example windows5. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to select an option or numeric value.6. Press the ENTER key to save your selection. To close the window without saving, press he MENU/ESC key (instead of the ENTER key).7. Press the MENU/ESC key to close the menu.Display Color options Echo Brill setting window
5. OPERATION5-65.6 TuningIn default, the radar receiver can be tuned automatically after turning the radar to TX. If you require fine tuning in manual, do the following:1. Transmit the radar and select the maximum range with the RANGE knob.2. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.3. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to select [Tuning] and press the ENTER key.Tuning menu4. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to select [Tuning Mode] and press the ENTER key.Tuning Mode options5. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to select [Manual] and press the ENTER key.6. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to select [Manual Tuning] and press the ENTER key to show the manual tuning setting window.Manual Tuning setting window7. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to adjust the tuning while you look at the tuning bar at the upper-right corner of the dis-play. The best tuning point is where the tuning bar moves to maximum value. The vertical bar on the tuning bar shows the tuning voltage.8. Press the ENTER key.9. Press the MENU/ESC key to close the menu.Note: If the automatic tuning does not give the correct tuning, run the [Tuning Initial-ization] again.TUNE MAN Tuning method (Manual)Tuning barVertical bar
5. OPERATION5-75.7 Display ModesThis radar has the display modes shown below. All modes except head-up require a heading signal. The true motion mode additionally requires position data.Relative Motion (RM)• [Head Up] (H UP)• [Course Up] (C UP)• [North Up] (N UP)• [True View]True Motion (TM)• [True Motion] (TM)5.7.1 How to select the display mode1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.2. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to select [Display] and press the ENTER key.Display menu3. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to select [Display Mode] and press the ENTER key.Display Mode options4. Use the Cursorpad ( or ) to select a display mode and press the ENTER key.5. Press the MENU/ESC key to close the menu.Note 1: The display mode is automatically switch to head up if the heading signal be-comes lost.
5. OPERATION5-8Note 2: All modes except head-up require a heading signal in AD-10 format or NMEA format. If the heading signal is lost, the mode is changed to head-up and the north marker disappears. The display for heading is XXX.X and the alarm sounds. The mes-sage "GYRO" (AD-10 format data) or "NMEA_HDG" (NMEA format data) appears in the alarm message display. To stop the audio alarm, press any key. When the heading signal is restored, check the heading. The numeric value is displayed at the heading indication when the heading signal is restored.5.7.2 Description of display modesHead-up modeA display without azimuth stabilization in which the line that connects the center with the top of the display indicates your heading. Targets are shown at their measured dis-tances and their directions relative to your heading. The short dotted line on the bearing scale is the north marker.Course-up modeThe radar picture is stabilized and displayed with the currently selected course at the top of the screen. When you change the head-ing, the heading line moves with the course selected. If you select a new course, select the course-up mode again to display the new course at the top of the display.Targets are shown at their measured dis-tances and their directions relative to the set course, which is at the 0-degree position. The heading line moves according to the yawing and any course change.North-up modeTargets are shown at their measured dis-tances and their true (compass) directions from your ship. North is at the top of the screen. The heading line changes its direc-tion according to your heading.Heading lineNorth markerHeading lineNorth markerHeading lineNorth marker

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