Koden Electronics RB716A Marine Radar RA42C User Manual 09

Koden Electronics Co., Ltd Marine Radar RA42C 09

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355.4 Functions of Soft Keys xxx •keys to press•Outline of soft keysAny function can be optionally allocated to the key upon which numbers 1-7 are indicated. Amaximum of 4 groups of functions can be allocated to each soft key, and switching betweenthose functions is conducted by the "NEXT" key.5.4.1 Bearing measurement (EBL1)(a) Bearing measurement by EBL1(1) When "EBL1" key is pressed, electric bearing line (EBL1) appears and the angle from thedirection of the ship’s head which is set at 0 °will appear in a reverse display at the lower leftof the screen(Note).(2) Use the control knob to place the direction cursor on the target, and read the angle.(3) After the settingi) If "EBL1" key is pressed, the setting is completed.ii) If "other function" key is pressed, the function will be shifted to that of the pressed keywith the setting condition still in effect.note: 1 xxx.x φ indicates EBL1.EBL1 → Control knob → EBL1 EBL1 is displayed and the process is finished.µθ>Other function key EBL1 is displayed and the function is shifted.µθ>EBL1 EBL1 is turned off.(b)(b) To turn off the EBL1 When the "EBL1" key is pressed twice, EBL1 disappears. (EBL1 OFF)Note: Refer to "5.5.1.1 Bearing measurement (EBL1)".5.4.2 Bearing measurement (EBL2)The operation is the same as EBL1. Refer to the EBL1 operation. The "EBL2" will appearin a reverse display at the lower right of the screen5.4.3 Distance measurement (VRM1)(a) Distance measurement by VRM1(1) When "VRM1" key is pressed, variable range marker (VRM1) appears and the distance ina reverse display appears at the lower left of the screen.(2) Place the marker on the front edge of the target with the control knob and read thedistance.(3) After the settingi) If "VRM1" key is pressed, the setting is completed.ii) If "other function" key is pressed, the function will be shifted to that of the pressed keywith the setting condition still in effect.note: 1 xxx.x NM indicates VRM1.
36VRM1 → Control knob → VRM1 VRM1 is displayed and the process is finished.µθ>Other function key VRM1 is displayed and the function is shifted.µθ>VRM1 VRM1 is turned off.(b)(b) To turn off the VRM1 When the "VRM1" key is pressed twice, VRM1 disappears. (VRM1 OFF)Note: Refer to "5.5.1.2 Determining the distance (VRM1)".5.4.4 Distance measurement (VRM2)The operation is the same as VRM1, refer to VRM1 operation. The "VRM2" will appear ina reverse display at the lower right of the screen5.4.5 Measuring the angle between two points (FL EBL2)Note: VRM2 and EBL2 do not follow the OFF-C function while floating.Note: Refer to "5.5.1.5 Measuring the distance or angle between two points ( FL EBL2, FLVRM2 )".(a) Setting a reference point for measurement of the angle.(1) Press "FL EBL2" key. “SET START POINT” is displayed and a small cross mark appears.FL EBL2 → FL EBL2 is turned ON and(Select FL EBL2) the small cross mark appears.(2) Use the left-right and up-down cursor keys to place the small cross mark on one of thetwo echoes whose angle will be measured, and press the "ENT" key. Up/Down & Left/Right → ------ ENT Criterion of the reference point is set.(Place the cross cursor on an echo)(b). MeasuringPerform the operations in the above mentioned and "measuring the angle(EBL2)", andplace the EBL2 on another echo.EBL2 is displayed on the screen based on the placed fixed cross cursor." 2 xxx.x°" which is displayed at the lower right will be the angle between the twopoints.5.4.6 Measuring the distance between two points (FL VRM2)Note: Refer to "5.5.1.5 Measuring the distance or angle between two points ( FL EBL2, FLVRM2 )".(a) Setting a reference point for measurement of the angle.
37(1) Press "FL VRM2" key. “SET START POINT” is displayed and a small cross mark appears.FL VRM2 → FL VRM2 is turned ON and(Select FL VRM2) the small cross mark appears.(2) Use the left-right and up-down cursor keys to place the small cross mark on one of thetwo echoes whose angle will be measured, and press the "ENT" key. Up/Down & Left/Right → ------ ENT Criterion of the reference point is set.(Place the cross cursor on an echo)(b) MeasuringPerform the operations in the above mentioned and "measuring the distance(VRM2)", andplace the VRM2 on another echo.VRM2 is displayed on the screen based on the placed fixed cross cursor." 2 xx. xNM" which is displayed at the lower right will be the distance between the twopoints.5.4.7 Changing the group of Soft Keys (NEXT)Any function can be optionally allocated to the key upon which numbers 1-7 are indicated.A maximum of 4 groups of functions can be allocated to each soft key, and switching betweenthose functions is conducted by the "NEXT" key.The "NEXT" key switches between allocated function groups on the soft key which numbers1-7 are indicated.Εϖερψ τιµε πρεσσινγ τηε ∀ΝΕΞΤ∀ κεψ, function groups changes to another groups includedpressing "NEXT" key. The function groups can also be changed at the "KEY ASSIGNMENT"function in the "CUSTOM" menu of the "SETUP" with left-right cursor key. Operation__Soft Key Setting Example_SET1 SET2 SET3 SET4 7 7 7NEXT NEXT NEXT 7NEXT 1 3 4 5 2 1 3 4 5 2 1 3 4 5 2 6 6 6EBL1VAR RNGTRACKTARGEVRM1EBL2FL EBL2FLGZVRM2RINGSSTZOOMSLEEPTUNESEL WIN OFF-C PICTURE 7 7 7NEXT NEXT NEXT 1 3 4 5 2 6PPIPPI/PPPPI/NAVALLPPI/3DALL 7NEXT
38The function can be changed at the "KEY ASSIGNMENT" function in the"CUSTOM" menu of the "SETUP".
395.4.8 Erasing heading maker temporarily (HDG OFF)Press the “HDG OFF” key. The heading marker is not displayed as long as you hold it down.5.4.9 Using parallel cursors (///CSR)Press the “///CSR” key. Parallel cursors will appear on the screen. As you move EBL, theparallel cursors also move.To cancel the "///CSR" function, press "///CSR" key once more.Note: Refer to "5.5.1.8 Using parallel cursors (///CSR)".5.4.10 Establishment of the indication of the RANGE RINGS (RINGS)Press the “RINGS” key. Range Rings will appear on the screen. To cancel the "RINGS"function, press "RINGS" key once more.Note: Refer to "5.5.1.9 Establishment of the indication of the RANGE RINGS (RINGS)".5.4.11 ON/OFF of variable range function (VAR RNG)Usually the range changes in steps as 0.5--0.75--1.5--3.0--....., but using this function willenable a consecutive change such as 0.5--0.6--0.7--0.8--..... .Press the “VAR RNG” key. The VAR RNG function becomes valid and VAR will be displayedat the upper left of the screen (beside MODE). To cancel the "VAR RNG" function, press "VARRNG" key once more.The range changes continuously with the up-down cursor while the VAR RNG function ison, and it changes in steps with the "RANGE UP" or "RANGE DOWN" keys.If pressing other keys, return to the normal state from continuously range change state.5.4.12 Changing display modes (MODE)(1) Select MODE from the pull-down display items using the up-down cursor keys, and pressthe "ENT" key.(2) When the HU/HS/NU/CU/TM sign is displayed beside the MODE item, select display modewith the up-down cursor keys and press the "ENT" key.(3) The setting will be completed when the "ENT" key is pressed after the selection. (NOTE1,2)Press the "MODE" key, the display mode will change on every pressing to HU, HS, NU, CU,TM in order. The mode select at the upper of the screen is indicated. However, a setting will beneeded for the ship’s speed if TM is selected. Also, a heading or a course information isnecessary for NU, CU and TM.νοτε: ΤΜ ισ ϖαλιδ ονλψ ον ΠΠΙ σχρεεν. Τηε µοδε ωιλλ χηανγε το ΝΥ ον τηε οτηερ σχρεεναυτοµατιχαλλψ.Note: Refer to "5.5.2.1 Changing display mode (MODE)".5.4.13 Guard Zone (GZ)
40A function that sets a guard zone of any distance and any angle range, creating alarm tonewhen either echoes above a certain level exist (IN MODE) or no echoes exist(OUT MODE).When GZ is operated with soft keys, guard zone settings and ON/OFF settings can beconducted, but the mode (IN or OUT) is to be set in the menu.Note: Refer to "5.5.2.2 Guard Zone (GZ)".(1) When the "GZ" key is pressed, the present mode setting will be displayed on the left side ofthe screen as GZ IN. A small cross cursor for setting the guard zone will be displayed at thescreen center while "SET CENTER POINT" is displayed at the bottom, activating a guard zonesetting state.(2) Use the up-down/left-right cursor keys to move the cross cursor to the center of the warningzone to be set, and press the "ENT" key.(3) From the cross cursor position set in (2) above as the center, expand the guard zone in thedirection of the distance with the up cursor key and in the direction of the angle with theright cursor key, thus making the form of a fan. To make the warning zone smaller, operatethe down cursor key (in the direction of the distance) and the left cursor key (in the directionof the angle).(4) After the setting the guard zone, finish by pressing the "ENT" key.Press the GZ key twice to cancel the guard zone function.GZ → Up/Down & Left/Right → ENT → Up/Down & Left/Right → ENT Setting completedξ(Setting the center of GZ) (Setting the scope of GZ)µθ> GZ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canceling GZ•Stop the alarm tonePress the "MENU" key or "ENT" key during the alarm tone sounds, alarm tone will stop.νοτε: Set the mode (IN or OUT) at the "GZ MODE" of the "PRESET2" function in the"CUSTOM" menu of the "SETUP"Set the alarm level (IN or OUT) at the "GZ LVL" of the "PRESET2" function in the"CUSTOM" menu of the "SETUP"5.4.14 Off Center (OFF-C)Displaying the location specified by the cross cursor as the ship's locationNote: Refer to "5.5.2.3 Shifting display in specific direction (OFF-C)".(1) When the "OFF-C" key is pressed, OFF-C is displayed at the upper right and "SET OFFCENTER POINT" at the bottom of the screen, and setting is ready to be entered.(2) Move the cross cursor with the cursor keys to move the ship to the intended location, andpress the "ENT" key. The ship's location will be displayed as the cursor's location. OFF-C isdisplayed at the upper right , which indicates that the "OFF-C" state is entered.(3) To cancel "OFF-C"•function, press the "OFF-C" key.(a) To conduct the setting
41OFF-C → Up/Down & Left/Right → ENT ---------------- Conduct Off Center to exit the adjustment state. Note: VRM2 and EBL2 do not follow the OFF-C function while floating.The function operates on PPI screen only.(b) To cancel the settingOFF-C ---------------------------------------------------The "OFF-C" display at the upper right disappears and functionreturns to the ordinary state from the Off Center state.5.4.15 Setting of the SLEEP function(SLEEP)This function sends a 30-second-transmissions during pre-fixed hours. After atransmission, a power-saving mode is entered with the screen in ST'BY state (the scanner-OFFstate) and the LCD backlight turned off. This action is repeatedly executed.Usage example, set a guard zone and have the warning signal automatically confirmed everyprefixed period.Press the "SLEEP" key. Every pressing the key, "SLEEP" function will be set as 5-minutes,10-minutes, 15-minutes, or off. When a transmission is conducted after setting a SLEEP mode, a ST'BY state is enteredand the backlight turns off after a 30-second-transmission. (Power-saving mode). Two minutesbefore the fixed time the backlight turns on and the 2-minute timer starts. Then, at the fixedtime another 30-second-transmission begins. This series of actions are repeated. If any one keyis pressed during the course of this action, the SLEEP function will be canceled.Note: Refer to "5.5.2.4 Setting of the SLEEP function(SLEEP)".(1) Setting procedureSLEEP → (Select 5min.) → ENT → POWER ---→ 30-second-transmission every 5 min. µ transmission ONSLEEP → (Select 10min.) → ENT → POWER --→30-second-transmission every 10 min. µ transmission ONSLEEP →(Select 15min.) → ENT → POWER --→30-second-transmission every 15 min. µ transmission ONSLEEP →(Select OFF) --------------------------------------- SLEEP function is turned OFFSetting completed5.4.16 Tuning adjustment (TUNE)(1) When the "TUNE" key is pressed, the TUNE display on the upper-right side of thescreen will be reversed as 35 and the adjustable state will be entered.(2) When the control knob is turned, the figure will be shifted within a range of 0 and
4299, and the receiver tuning can be manually adjusted.(3) After the adjustment is finished, press the "ENT" key to exit from the adjustmentstate. If some other function key is pressed, shift to that function will take place.TUNE → Control knob → --------------- TUNE •or ENT The adjustmentstate is ended.(tuning adjustment) µ-> --------------- Other function key • Shift to otherfunctionsNote: Use the "MENU" to return auto-tuning state.Note: Refer to "5.5.3.4 Adjusting receiver tuning (TUNE)".5.4.17 Echo expansion (ST)Expanding the echo to the direction of the distance.When the "ST" key is pressed, "ST1" is displayed on the left side of the screen and the stateof echo expansion is entered. This changes the picture to display echoes expanding in thedirection of the distance. Two types of echo expansion exist, which are alternated as follows ,every time this key is pressed.Note: Refer to "5.5.3.5 Echo expansion (ST)".ST1 → ST2 → OFF •Expansion rate ST1 < ST2 •Note: The "OFF" state is not displayed on the screen and the "ST2" display disappears.5.4.18 Displaying locus of target (TRACK)When the "TRACK" key is pressed, "TK 15SEC" is displayed on the left side of the screen andtrack mode is entered. 15S indicates the length of the track, and displays a maximum of 15-second-long sailing track.Note: Refer to "5.5.3.6 Displaying locus of target (TRACK)".Every time this key is pressed, the course length switches as follows. 15 sec → 30 sec → 1 min → 3 min → 6 min → CONT → OFFNote: The "OFF" state will not displayed on the screen and the "TK xx " display will disappear.5.4.19 Enlarging selected areas (ZOOM)The video image centering around the cross cursor is doubled as it is displayed on thescreen.Press the "ZOOM" key to "ZOOM" ON. A small cross cursor for setting and "SET ZOOMPOINT" are displayed at the screen center and at the bottom respectively, and the magnificationpoint is to be set. Use cursor keys to move the cross cursor to the point to be magnified, press
43the "ENT" key and the setting is completed. The area around the cross cursor is displayed in 2xmagnification, with blinking "ZOOM" displayed at the screen upper right, indicating that aZOOM display is being conducted.To cancel the ZOOM function, press the "ZOOM" key again or change the range scale.Note: Refer to "5.5.3.7 Enlarging selected areas (ZOOM)".ZOOM → Up/Down & Left/Right → ENT -------------------- ZOOM setting(Move cross cursor)µθ> (Select OFF) → ZOOM ------------------ZOOM canceledNote1: VRM2 and EBL2 do not follow the ZOOM function during a floating state.Note2: Normal screen returns when you change the range scale.Note3: ZOOM function is unusable in 3D/PPI screen.Note4: ZOOM function is unusable in OFF-C.Note5: Center of ZOOM can be set any desired position within the set range.5.4.20 Increasing sensitivity (S/L)The pulse width is automatically changed as you change the range. However, if you wantto increase sensitivity, you can choose sensitivity from two pulse lengths. The short pulse(SHORT) gives you sharp images with high distance resolution. The long pulse (LONG) provideshigh sensitivity and shows targets in large size for easy identification although distanceresolution is reduced.Press the "S/L" key to select the Pulse length(LONG or SHORT). The pulse length changesL(Long) and S(Short) alternately.Note: Refer to "5.5.3.8 Increasing sensitivity (S/L)".S/L → (Select SHORT) → Set to short pulse µθ> or (Select LONG) → Set to long pulse5.4.21 Switching the screen (SEL WIN)Switching to the desired screen for activation on a 2-screen display(PPI+PPI).When change the range, or adjust the GAIN, STC, or FTC, or control the VRM, EBL, select the desiredscreen first.ex.) To be used for switching the range on the PPI+PPI screen.When the "SEL WIN" key is pressed, the range of the selected screen will be displayed inreverse, indicating that the screen is active.Note: Refer to "5.5.4.2 Switching screens on PPI/PPI screen ( SEL WIN )".SEL WIN → (Select right screen) → Rightscreen activated
44 µθ> or (Select left screen) → Leftscreen activatedIf VRM1 is controlled on the screen that is oposit from current VRM1 displayed screen,VRM1 is moved and displayed to activated screen. The EBL1, EBL2, and VRM2 is the samemanner.5.4.22 Changing the color of screen (PICTURE)The LCD display is affected by weather and day / night environment conditions. In somecases, you may find the LCD display is easier to view when the entire color of screen is changed.Press the "PICTURE " key, a day display will appear if night display has been selected, and anight display if day display selected.Note: Refer to "5.5.4.3 Changing the color of screen (PICTURE)".5.4.23 Change to PPI screen ( PPI )Press the "PPI" key, the screen will change to PPIscreen.Use to change the screen from other modes to PPI.5.4.24 Change to SEMI3D/PPI screen ( SEMI3D )Press the "SEMI3D" key, the screen will change toSEMI3D/PPI screen.Use to change the screen from other modes toSEMI3D/PPI.Note: All controls, such as EBLs, VRMs effects both screen.The ZOOM, OFF-C, FL EBL2, and FL VRM2 could not be used on this mode. The "SEMI3D" screen displaysthe center as ship's heading always.5.4.25 Change to PPI/PPI screen ( PPI/PPI ) . 75 .25 HU + PPI screen .75 .25 HU S { 280 320 000 040 080 SEMI3D/PPI screen
45Press the "PPI/PPI" key, the screen will change toPPI/PPI screen. Use to change the screen from othermodes to PPI/PPI.Note:(1) The radar picture is refreshed with two scanninginterval for each screen. Right screen picture isholded during refreshing left screen, left screenholded during refreshing right screen.LEFT screen /---------/********/---------/********/---------/******** time→→→→RIGHT screen ********/---------/********/---------/********/---------/(2) The ZOOM, OFF-C, FL EBL2, and FL VRM2 could not be used on this mode.(3) The range, GAIN, STC, FTC, GZ can be used independently for selected window with "SELWIN".Selected window is that the range displayed in reverse character. Please refer to "SEL WIN".(4) The cross cursor can be controlled on selected window.5.4.26 Change to PPI/NAV screen ( PPI/NAV )Press the "PPI/NAV" key, the screen will change toPPI/NAV screen.Use to change the screen from other modes toPPI/NAV.Note: The ZOOM, OFF-C, FL EBL2, and FL VRM2 can not beused on this mode.5.4.27 Change to ALL PPI screen ( ALL PPI )Press the "ALL PPI" key, the screen will change to ALLPPI screen.Use to change the screen from other modes to ALL PPI.Note:(1) The range, rings interval, display mode are displayed onthe upper left of the screen.(2) Return to PPI screen mode pressing a key except MENU,range UP or DOWN, or POWER key.5.4.28 Change to ALL PPI/PPI screen ( ALL PPI2 ) .75 .25 HU S 24 6 { G 55/35 S 35/AT F 35/AT PPI/PPI screen .75 .25 HU s + NAV DISPLAY WAY P 123.4° 6.8NM COURSE 2.38NM XTE <<<< HDG 267.3°T SPD 12.8‚j‚s TEMP 20.8°C DEPTH 58.3M LAT/LON 34° 08. 22N 138° 02 .53E PPI/NAV screen .75 .25 HU + ALL PPI screen refreshing radar pictureholding previous picture
46Press the "ALL PPI2" key, the screen will change toALL PPI/PPI screen.Use to change the screen from other modes to ALLPPI/PPI.Note:(1) The range, rings interval, display mode are displayedon the upper left of each screen.(2) Return to PPI/PPI screen mode pressing a key exceptMENU, range UP or DOWN, or POWER key.(3) The radar picture is refreshed with two scanninginterval for each screen. Right screen picture is holded during refreshing left screen, leftscreen holded during refreshing right screen. When your ship navigates in high speed, usePPI screen to get fast refreshing picture..75 @.25 HU S .25 .125{ALL PPI/PPI screen

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