Koden Electronics RB719A Marine Radar RA55 User Manual C4 Chap3 01

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CHAPTER 3. INSTALLATION
This chapter shows how to install the RA51/52/53/54/55 radar on your boat and the precautions you'll need to observe.
Checking contents of your package
Checking power supply voltage
Determining place of installation
Installing scanner unit
Installing display unit
Connecting cables
Adjustment
Connecting external equipment
When discarding Your radar
3.1 Checking Inventory ___________________________________
Carefully unpack the box and check to see that all components are present.
Item
Display unit
Scanner unit
Display cover
Fuse
Interconnecting cable
Power supply cable
M10 hexagonal bolt
M12 hexagonal bolt
Motor brush
RA51
Q'TY
1 (RF720A)
1 (RB715A)
1 (10 m)
1 (2 m)
4 sets
RA52
Q'TY
1 (RF720A)
1 (RB716A)
1 (10 m)
1 (2 m)
4 sets
RA53
Q'TY
1 (RF720A)
1 (RB717A)
1 (10 m)
1 (2 m)
4 sets
RA54
Q'TY
1 (RF720A)
1 (RB718A)
1 (10 m)
1 (2 m)
4 sets
R55
Q'TY
1 (RF720B)
1 (RF719A)
1 (15 m)
1 (2 m)
4 sets
Your unit was shipped with a 10m(or 15m) interconnecting cable. Longer or shorter cable is
also available as an option, as listed in Tab.3-1.
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Cable length
10m(If you need)
15m
20m
30m
Tab.3-1 Optional Interconnecting Cable
RA51
RA52/53/54
Product No.
Product No.
242J158055B
242J158055C
242J158055D
242J159098B
242J159098C
242J159098D
RA55
Product No.
242J158055A
242J159098C
242J159098D
You'll need to supply the following hardware:
Item
Tapping screw or M5 bolt and nut
Grounding wire
Grounding wire and crimp terminal
QTY
6 sets
1 set
Remarks
To install display unit
Earth line for display unit
Earth line for scanner unit
3.2 Checking Power Supply Voltage___________________________
3.2.1 Power Supply Requirements
Tab.3-2 shows the power requirements for the RA51/52/53/54/55 radar. If the unit is supplied
with less than the specified voltage, it won't operate properly. Keep in mind that when the
unit is initially powered on there will be a peak current surge. Check all circuits back to the
power source for correct wire gauge and tight connections.
Tab.3-2 Power Supply Requirements
Supply voltage used Maximum current
Allowable range of voltage
DC12V
14A
10.2-41.6V
DC24V
6A
10.2-41.6V
DC24V (for RA55)
15A
18.0-41.6V
*A.C. power cannot be used
3.2.2 Fuse Replacement
CAUTION: Use only exact replacements.
Tab.3-3 Supply Voltage vs. Fuse Ratings
Main Fuse
Motor Fuse
15A/250V or 125V *
T3.15A/250V or 125V
(6.3F x 32mm)
(5F x 20mm)
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3.3 Where to Install the Scanner _____________________________
3.3.1 Scanner unit
Radar's target detection capacity varies greatly depending on the position of the scanner. An
ideal position is a location high above the ship's keel line where there is no obstacle all around
the scanner. In an actual ship, such an ideal location is limited by various factors. To comply
with FCC RF exposure requirements, the radar antenna for this scanner must be installed to
provide a separation distance of 1.3 m or more from all persons.
(a)
Install the scanner as high as possible.
Consider the structural support of the location. Will it hold the weight of the scanner?
How difficult will it be to get to the scanner for maintenance?
(b)
Install the scanner away from masts.
If the scanner is installed at the same height as a mast, radar waves may be blocked,
creating shadow zones or generating false echoes.
(c)
Install the scanner forward of obstacles.
If you can't avoid an obstacle, place the scanner on the bow side of it. When installing the
scanner on a mast, position it in front of the mast. (If obstacles cannot be avoided for
structural reasons, refer to "Shifting away from obstacles" in Section 3.3.3.)
(d)
Do not install the scanner near hot or heat-generating items.
Do not install the scanner where it may be subjected to smoke or hot air from exhausts or
heat from lights.
(e)
Install the scanner away from other antennas.
Keep it as far as possible from the antennas of other electronic equipment.
CAUTION
Radar scanners will cause interference with radio
transceivers. Keep them as far apart as possible
(f)
Keep the cable length as short as possible.
Keep the distance from the scanner to the display unit within the standard cable length of
10 m (or 15m). If you need a longer cable, limit the length to a maximum of 100 m.
3.3.2 Display unit
The display unit can be installed in a helm console, bulkhead, or electronics box. Consider
these suggestions:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A place where you can see the boat's bow when looking straight up from the radar screen.
A place where there is no direct sunlight to avoid display temperature buildup.
A place where there is good ventilation and minimum vibration.
A place where the display unit is more than the minimum safe distance from a magnetic
compass as listed in Tab.3-5 below.
Tab.3-5 Minimum Safe Distance from Magnetic Compass
Scanner unit
Display unit
RA51/52/53/54/55 INSTRUCTION MANUAL – 05
Standard compass Steering compass
2.0m
1.4m
2.0m
1.4m
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3.3.3 Shifting away from obstacles
• Shifting from keel line
By shifting the scanner position from the keel line to the starboard side of the boat, it is
possible to move shadow zones to the port side. This makes it possible to keep a clear view
to the bow. The distance to be shifted can calculated using the following equation:
Ls=0.4R+D/2 [m]
(when R<15m)
Ls=0.025R+D/2 [m]
(when R>=15m)
where Ls = distance to be shifted from keel line
D = diameter of obstacle on keel line
R = distance from scanner to obstacle
Scanner Unit
Obstacle
Ls
Keel line
Fig.3-1 Shifting from keel line
‚ Obtaining sufficient dip angle
Raise the scanner position so that there is a sufficient dip angle θ available between the line
of sight from the scanner to the obstacle and the horizontal line. By raising the dip angle
above 5°, it is possible to prevent mid- and long-distance shadow zones. The radar cannot
detect objects below the line of sight.
Horizontal line
θ
Line of sight
Fig.3-2 Obtaining sufficient dip angle
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3.4 Installing Scanner Unit _________________________________
Use a mounting base such as the ones shown in Fig. 3.3, or you can install the scanner directly
to a roof or other flat surface. Be certain you keep the water drain tube clear. It's located at
the bottom of the scanner unit.
Note : If the mounting bracket or surface has a curvature of more than 2mm, use spacers with the
mounting bolts to prevent stress on the scanner housing.
Do not use an edge that might trap
water.
Fig.3-3 Mount base
Use the template provided with this manual to drill five holes for mounting the scanner. Attach the four bolts and feed the drain tube through the fifth hole. The bolts included with your
unit will suffice for mount base thickness of 9 to 14 mm (0.35 to 0.55 in.). If the mount base is
thicker or thinner, refer to Tab.3-6. Use a silicone sealant to prevent the bolts from working
loose. The housing may be damaged if you use a thread-locking compound.
Forward
Forward
12φ × 5
(0.47 in.)
214
199
(7.83 in.)
(8.43 in.)
65
170
(2.56 in.)
Center
(6.69 in.)
185
(7.28 in.)
RA51 Radome scanner
Unit:mm
Rotation Radius
R550 (3 ft antenna)
R700 (4 ft antenna)
R1000 (6 ft antenna)
R1400 (9 ft antenna)
RA52/53/54/55 Open scanner
Fig.3-4 Hole positions for mounting scanner
RA51/52/53/54/55 INSTRUCTION MANUAL – 05
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Logo seal on
side wall
Chassis
Radome(bottom)
Mount base
Ship's
heading
Washer
Spring washer
Cable inlet
Included
M10 Hexagonal bolt
Fix four screws
RA51 Radome scanner
Ship's
heading
This place
was cut.
Note: See Fig.3-11
Double nuts
Spring washer
Washer
Scanner base
Mount base
M12 Hexagonal bolt
Fix four screws
RA52/53/54/55 Open scanner
Fig.3-5 Mounting the Scanner
Tab.3-6 Bolts for Mounting Scanner Unit (Radome scanner)
Thickness of
mount base
1-4mm(0.04-0.16 in.)
4-9mm(0.16-0.35 in.)
9-14mm(0.35-0.55 in.)
14-19mm(0.55-0.75 in.)
Bolts necessary to
fix radome scanner
M10 × 15 (1.5mm pitch)
M10 × 20 (1.5mm pitch)
M10 × 25 (1.5mm pitch)
M10 × 30 (1.5mm pitch)
Material
Stainless
Stainless
Stainless
Stainless
Remarks
Included with radar
Tab.3-6-1 Bolts for Mounting Scanner Unit (Open scanner)
Thickness of
mount base
1-4mm(0.04-0.16 in.)
4-9mm(0.16-0.35 in.)
9-14mm(0.35-0.55 in.)
14-19mm(0.55-0.75 in.)
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Bolts necessary to
fix radome scanner
M12 × 45 (1.5mm pitch)
M12 × 50 (1.5mm pitch)
M12 × 55 (1.5mm pitch)
M12 × 60 (1.5mm pitch)
Material
Stainless
Stainless
Stainless
Stainless
Remarks
Included with radar
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3.5 Installing Antenna Unit _________________________________
Remove the protective cap covering the rotary coupler on the top of the scanner. Match the
antenna radiation direction to direction of the arrow markings on the rotation base and secure
the antenna in position using four M8 bolts.
Antenna radiation surface
Arrow
3.6 Installing Display Unit__________________________________
Choose the proper bolt length according to the thickness of the surface on which you are going
to install the display. Hole size depends on whether you are using self-tapping screws or bolts.
Note : When you install the display by flush mounting to a panel, refer to appendix "OUTLINE
DRAWING". Slide off the four triangular-shaped corner covers, and attach the display unit
to the panel with screws. Replace the corner covers. See APPENDIX.
Fitting hole
360
Hole diameter
6mm:
Bolts and Nuts
47 (1.85 in.) Adequate: Tapping screws
(14.17 in.)
84
37 (1.46 in.)
(3.31 in.)
60
240
60
(2.36 in.)
(9.45 in.)
(2.36 in.)
Recommended screw
M5 or equivalent
Unit : mm
Forward
Fig.3-6 Hole positions for display unit
WARNING
Do not mount the display where it will be
operating in direct sunlight. The excessive
internal heat buildup may damage the unit.
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3.7 Connecting Cables _____________________________________
Keep the following tips in mind when laying cables:
Do not tie the cables for the radar together with cables of other equipment, especially the
power supply cable.
If you need to pass the cable through a wire chase or conduit, tape the scanner side connector to the wire so it doesn't pull off or get hung up.
Secure cables in place at intervals of about 40 cm (16").
3.7.1 Interconnecting cable (RA51 Radome scanner) (See Fig.3-8-2)
1) Be sure that the power is off. Connect the cable to the plug labeled "SCANNER" on the rear
panel of the display unit. Be sure to secure the rubber boot around the cable connector rim.
2) Remove the upper part of the radome from the scanner unit. Lift it vertically to avoid
bumping it against the antenna. (There are four fixing screws.)
3) Remove the tape securing the antenna.
4) Remove the shield cover located on the backside. (There are four screws.)
5) Remove the cable clamping plate and rubber ring, pass the cable through the opening, replace the rubber ring, and clamp the cable to the scanner unit with screws on the fixing
plate. Attach the 7-pin connector to X11 and 9-pin connector to X12 of the printed circuit
board.
6) Replace the aluminum cover. Lay the cable shield into the channel machined into the
aluminum housing. Be careful that the cable will not get caught up between the main unit
and cover.
7) Replace the upper part of the radome being careful not to bump it against the antenna.
Make sure that the cover is positioned in the correct direction as shown in Fig.3-7. The
upper and lower parts of the radome each have four alignment markings indicating screw
positions.
8) Connect the cable to the plug labeled "SCANNER" on the rear panel of the display unit. Be
sure to secure the rubber boot around the cable connector rim.
Logo seal on
side wall
Ship's
heading
Cable inlet
Fix four screws
Fig.3-7 Fitting cover (RA51)
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Antenna
Stern side
Shield cover
Cable shield
Fixing plate
Rubber ring
Radome (bottom)
Fix connector on
PCB(X11, X12)
Interconnecting cable
Inner shield
PCB
X11 (Connect here)
X12 (Connect here)
Radome (bottom)
Fig.3-8 Fitting interconnecting cable (RA51)
RA51/52/53/54/55 INSTRUCTION MANUAL – 05
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3.7.2 Interconnecting cable (RA52/53/54/55 Open scanner) (See Fig.3-9)
1) Be sure that the power is off. Connect the cable to the plug labeled "SCANNER" on the rear
panel of the display unit. Be sure to secure the rubber boot around the cable connector rim.
2) Use a socket wrench to remove the back cover of scanner unit.
3) Remove the two bolts securing the transceiver.
4) Remove the connectors to the motor (X1:RA52, J5:RA53/54/55) and to the heading switch
(X2:RA52, J3:RA53/54/55). Pull out the transceiver.
5) Remove the four bolts securing the fixing plate at the cable entrance.
6) Remove the metal fixing plate, rubber seal and washer that secure the cable. Pass the
cable through as shown in the diagram below; replace the above items and tighten the
bolts.
7) Return the transceiver to its original position and secure it with the bolts you removed.
8) Connect the 7-pin connector to X11 (RA52)/J1 (RA53/54/55) and the 9-pin connector to X12
(RA52)/J2 (RA53/54/55) of the printed circuit board and connect the two connectors that
you removed in Step 3).
9) Reattach the scanner cover. Take care not to pinch the cable when reattaching the cover.
10) Connect the cable to the plug labeled "SCANNER" on the rear panel of the display unit. Be
sure to secure the rubber boot around the cable connector rim.
TR unit fixing bolts
Remove connector
Fixing bolt
Fixing plate
Clamp
Inter-connection cable
Lay the braid under the fixing
plate in short length as possible.
Fixing bolt
Cable shielding terminal
Washer
Fixing plate
Scanner unit
When covered with heat-sink tube,
remove any heat-shrink tube.
MAX 5 mm
Inter-connection cable
Sealing rubber
Cable inlet
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Fig.3-9 Fitting interconnecting cable
3.7.3 Grounding wire
WARNING
Connect all grounding wires before connecting the
power supply cable to prevent a shock hazard from
leakage current.
Connect a wire from the grounding terminal on the rear panel of the display unit to your boat's
bonding system or electrical ground bus.
Fig.3-10 Grounding display unit to earth
Connect a grounding wire from one of the bolts on the scanner base as shown in Fig.3-11.
(The crimp terminal and grounding wire is user supplied.)
Chassis
Scanner cover
Radome(bottom)
Mount base
→ To ship's hull
Crimp terminal
Grounding wire
Grounding wire
→To ship’s hull
Radome scanner
Open scanner
Fig.3-11 Grounding scanner unit to earth
RA51/52/53/54/55 INSTRUCTION MANUAL – 05
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3.7.4 Power supply cable
Power should be fed through a switch and protective fuses (or circuit breakers), as shown below.
WARNING: Do not apply over 41.6V to the unit
or it may be damaged.
Generator Switchboard Charger
Main switch panel
(Knife Switch with Fuses)
Storage
Battery
12/24V
Radar Display
Unit
DC voltage
reference points
Plug the power supply cable into the connector labeled "POWER" on the rear panel of the
display unit. If you don not connect your radar to external equipment, tape the ends of the red
and green wires. Be certain to locate the fuse where it will be kept dry.
When extending the power supply cable, size the wire as follows:
Boat Power Voltage
12Vdc
24Vdc
Cable conductor
Cable max. length
cross section
10 AWG (3.5 mm2)
3m
8 AWG (6.0 mm2)
5m
12 AWG (2.0 mm )
6m
10 AWG (3.5 mm2) 10 m
Power supply cable
To display unit
Red
Green
NMEA (A)
NMEA (B) To external equipment
Gray
Black
White
Ground
DCDC+
To power supply
Fig.3-12 Power supply cable
3.8 Adjustment ___________________________________________
CAUTION
Be sure to make the following adjustments. If not
the radar will not display a true image.
When you have finished installing the scanner and display units, turn on the power to see if
they operate. Then make adjustments as detailed below:
• TUNING
‚ HEADING DIRECTION
ƒ DISTANCE
20
Refer to Adjusting tuning circuit in 5.5.4.6.5
Refer to Adjusting angle in 5.5.4.6.5
Refer to adjusting distance in 5.5.4.6.5
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3.9 Connecting External Equipment to Display Unit ____________
The display unit has connections for two NMEA interface ports. One is made through the
power cable. The other is accessed through the OPTION connector on the display's rear
panel. A separate cable and optional junction box are needed to use this interface. (Refer to
CHAPTER 8 (4) External interface.)
Note: SIN/COS and MOB/TARGET signals cannot be accessed through the junction box interface.
Junction box with OPTION cable
Junction box*
(RZ704A)
note
Other radar,
slave monitor,
External buzzer,
Gyro I/F
External NMEA equipment
(GPS,LORAN,etc.)
(Order No. RZ704A)
OPTION connector
(249J153058)
Other radar,
slave monitor,
External buzzer,
Gyro I/F,
SIN/COS.
MOB(NMEA out)
External NMEA equipment
(GPS,LORAN,etc.)
POWER cable
Red
Green
To power supply
:NMEA (A)
:NMEA (B)
External NMEA equipment
(GPS,LORAN,etc.)
Fig.3-13 Connecting external equipment to display unit
3.10 Countermeasure for Electromagnetic Interference ___________
The RA51/52/53/54/55 radar uses internal shields and shielded cable to minimize electro-magnetic interference (EMI). However, when the unit is placed close to a radio transceiver and either piece of equipment is not properly grounded, the radar will cause interference.
Here are some hints on how to reduce EMI due to radar.
(1) Installation Location
The display unit, scanner unit and interconnecting cable should be located as far as possible
from the transceiver, antenna cable and antenna of the radio. Experiment with various positions of both to see if it improves the condition.
(2) Laying Power Supply Cables
The best solution is to run separate power wires from each unit directly to the boat's electrical
supply source. A connection should be made at the main breaker panel or as close to the
generator or battery as possible. Connection A and B are recommended. Connection C should
not be used.
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Connection A
(Very Good)
Connection B
(Good)
RADAR
SHIP'S SUPPLY
RADIO EQUIPMENT
SHIP'S SUPPLY
RADAR
SHIP'S SUPPLY
RADIO EQUIPMENT
Connection C
(Bad)
SHIP'S SUPPLY
RADAR
RADIO EQUIPMENT
(3) Grounding
Both the display unit and the scanner should be securely grounded to the closest point of the
boat's bonding system or electrical ground bus using braided copper wire or copper strap.
3.11 When Discarding Your Radar ____________________________
Tab.3-7 lists the primary component materials of the RA51/52/53/54 radar. Dispose of them
according to local environmental and recycling regulations.
Tab.3-7 Component Materials
Scanner unit
Radome
Chassis
Base
Antenna
22
Material
AES
A5052P
ADC12
A5052P
Display unit
Front panel
Rear panel
Pedestal
Material
ABS
ADC12
ABS+PC
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