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Pathfinder

Radar

Scanners

Owner’s

Handbook

Document number: 81154_7

Date: 1st March 2004

i Pathfinder Radar Scanners

Pathfinder Radar Scanners

Owners Handbook

March 2004

Intended Use

The scanner units detailed in this handbook form part of navigational radar

systems intended for light marine use. These radar systems are only an aid to

navigation.

WARNING:

The 4D radome scanner connected to an SL70, SL70 PLUS or SL70RC

PLUS 7" LCD display unit DOES NOT conform to the EU directive 95/

5/EC, therefore such a system cannot be installed on a vessel

within the EU.

Safety Notices

This radar equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the

instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in personal injury

and/or navigational inaccuracies. In particular:

1. High Voltage. The scanner unit contains high voltages. Adjustments require

specialized service procedures and tools only available to qualified service

technicians – there are no user serviceable parts or adjustments. The operator

should never remove the scanner unit internal covers or attempt to service the

equipment.

2. Electromagnetic Energy. The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic

energy. It is important that the radar is turned off whenever personnel are

required to come close to the scanner to perform work on the scanner assembly or

associated equipment.

It is recommended that the radar scanner is mounted out of range of personnel

(above head height).

Do not look directly at the antenna at close range as your eyes are the most

sensitive part of the body to electromagnetic energy.

When properly installed and operated, the use of this radar will conform to the

requirements of ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to

Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 Hz to 300 GHz and

ii Pathfinder Radar Scanners

NRPB, Board Statement on Restrictions on Human Exposure to Static and Time

Varying Electromagnetic Fields and Radiation, Doc

NRPB, No. 5 (1993)

3. Navigation Aid. This radar unit is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can

be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects,

environmental conditions, and improper handling or use. It is the user’s

responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgements. This

radar unit should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and

judgement.

Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service

Representatives. For information on Raymarine products and services, contact

either of the following:

United States Raymarine Inc.

Recreational Products

22 Cotton Road, Unit D

Nashua

NH 03063-4219, USA

Telephone +1 603 881 5200

Fax +1 603 864 4756

www.raymarine.com

Europe Raymarine Limited

Anchorage Park

Portsmouth

Hampshire PO3 5TD

England

Telephone +44 (0)23 9269 3611

Fax +44 (0)23 9269 4642

www.raymarine.com

The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook, to the best

of our knowledge, was correct as it went to press. However, the Raymarine policy

of continuous improvement and updating may change product specifications

without prior notice. As a result, unavoidable differences between the product

and handbook may occur from time to time, for which liability cannot be accepted

by Raymarine.

SeaTalk is a registered trademark of Raymarine Limited.

HSB and hsb2 are trademarks of Raymarine Limited.

Pathfinder is a trademark of Raymarine Limited.

iii Pathfinder Radar Scanners

Preface

This handbook describes the following Raymarine Pathfinder radar scanners:

2D 18" 2 kW Radome Scanner

4D 24" 4 kW Radome Scanner

5S 48" 4 kW Open Array Scanner

7S 72" 4 kW Open Array Scanner

9S 48" 10 kW Open Array Scanner

11S 72" 10 kW Open Array Scanner

These scanner units may be connected to any HSB/hsb2 or C-Series display unit.

In addition, the 2D radome scanner unit may be connected to an SL70, SL70 PLUS

or SL70RC PLUS 7" LCD display.

WARNING:

The 4D radome scanner connected to an SL70, SL70PLUS or SL70RC

PLUS 7” LCD display unit DOES NOT conform to the EU Directive

95/5/EC, therefore such a system cannot be installed on a vessel

within the EU.

A 4D radome scanner connected to any other Pathfinder display

unit including, SL70M PLUS, SL70MRC PLUS, SL70C PLUS and

SL70CRC PLUS conforms in full and is not affected.

CAUTION:

The open array scanners must not be used with the SL70, SL70

PLUS, SL70RC PLUS or Autohelm 7" LCD Display Unit. This may

result in damage to the display due to the high power

requirements of the open array scanner.

The handbook contains very important information on the installation and

operation of your new equipment. In order to obtain the best results in operation

and performance, please read this handbook thoroughly.

Raymarine’s Technical Support representatives or your local dealer will be

available to answer any questions you may have.

Display Software Version

For full operation of the Pathfinder scanners, the display unit requires an

appropriate software version. For new displays, the correct software version is

normally already installed in the display unit and is fully compatible with the

Pathfinder scanners.

Early display units may not have the correct software and will therefore require

upgrading.

iv Pathfinder Radar Scanners

The software version can be confirmed by switching-on the display and checking

the version number during the magnetron warm-up sequence.

Note:

If a scanner unit is not connected the version number is only displayed for 10 sec-

onds.

Where, necessary Software Upgrade Kits are available from your dealer,

distributor or from Raymarine. We recommend that where a repeater display is

fitted, both the repeater and the master display are upgraded.

C-Series Display Compatibility

To achieve full compatibility with a C-Series Display, your Raymarine radar

scanner may require upgrading. Please refer to the C-Series Display

Owner’s

Handbook

, or contact Technical Support for details.

The open array scanners cannot be powered from a C-Series display unit; they

must be connected to ship’s power using a split pedestal cable or pedestal

adaptor cable. Full details are provided in this handbook.

Warranty

To register your Pathfinder Radar Scanner ownership, please take a few minutes

to fill out the warranty registration card found at the end of this handbook. It is

very important that you complete the owner information and return the card to

the factory in order to receive full warranty benefits.

The radome scanner package includes a barcode label indicating the serial

number of the unit. This label should be stuck to the warranty registration card.

The open array scanner has two barcode labels indicating the serial numbers of

the pedestal and the antenna units. Both labels should be stuck to the warranty

registration card.

EMC Conformance

All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry

standards for use in the leisure marine environment.

The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to

the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct

installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.

Declaration of Conformity

The following Declarations of Conformity, RT031, RT032, RT033, RT035, RT038,

RT039, RT040 and RT041 apply to the equipment described in this handbook.

Sheet 1 of 2

Certificate No.

RT031

We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park

Portsmouth

Hampshire

England P03 5TD

declare, under our sole responsibility, that the products identified in this declaration, and to which this

declaration relates, are in conformity with the essential requirements of European Parliament and Council

Directive:

1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual

recognition of their conformity.

Specifically this declaration includes conformity to ITU Radio Regulations on Unwanted Emissions of Radar

Systems.

Product Name: Raymarine 2D – 2kW, 18" Radome

Scanner Unit

Product Number(s): M92650, from S/n 1222000

Ancillary Units 'PLUS' Displays - details given on Sheet 2

The products have been assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive and by application of the

following standard(s):

EMC EN 60945 : 2002

Health & Safety EN 60945 : 2002

Out of Band Emissions ITU-R M1541

Spurious Emissions ITU-R M1177-2

The assessment is consistent with a Technical Construction File showing conformity with the essential

requirements of the Directive and has been reviewed by Notified Body No. 0191

The product is labelled with the CE conformity marking, the identification number of the Notified Body and

class identifier.

Signatory: Name Adil Abbas

Title EMC Manager

Company Name Raymarine Limited

Company Address Anchorage Park

Portsmouth, Hampshire

England PO3 5TD

Signature _________________________

Date December 2002

Sheet 2 of 2

Certificate No.

RT031

Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary

Equipment and Radar Systems

The following Raymarine Display Units are combined with the Raymarine 2D – 2kW, 18" Radome Scanner

Unit (transceiver) listed on Sheet 1 to form the operational radar systems given below. Details of these units are

included in the Technical Construction File:

DISPLAY (one of)

Description Designation Part No.

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD SL70 PLUS E52028

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD/Chart SL70RC PLUS R58149

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD SL70M PLUS E52043

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD/Chart SL70MRC PLUS E52044

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD/hsb² RL70 PLUS E52031

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD/hsb²/Chart RL70RC PLUS E52032

Display Unit, 7" CRT/hsb² R70 PLUS E52039

Display Unit, 7" CRT/hsb²/Chart R70RC PLUS E52040

Display Unit, 10" CRT/hsb² R80 PLUS E52035

Display Unit, 10" CRT/hsb²/Chart R80RC PLUS E52036

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD SL70C PLUS E52045/E52045HB

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD /Chart SL70CRC PLUS E52046/E52046HB

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD/hsb² RL70C PLUS E52033/E52033HB

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD hsb²/Chart RL70CRC PLUS E52034/E52034HB

Display Unit, 10" Colour LCD/hsb² RL80C PLUS E52037

Display Unit, 10" Colour LCD/hsb²/Chart RL80CRC PLUS E52038

Note: 7" Colour LCD Units with "HB" suffix Part No's, have higher brightness displays.

PATHFINDER RADAR SYSTEMS

Designation

Radar System Scanner Unit Display Unit

SL72 PLUS 2D SL70 PLUS

SL72RC PLUS 2D SL70RC PLUS

SL72M PLUS 2D SL70M PLUS

SL72MRC PLUS 2D SL70MRC PLUS

RL72 PLUS 2D RL70 PLUS

RL72RC PLUS 2D RL70RC PLUS

R72 PLUS 2D R70 PLUS

R72RC PLUS 2D R70RC PLUS

R82 PLUS 2D R80 PLUS

R82RC PLUS 2D R80RC PLUS

SL72C PLUS 2D SL70C PLUS

SL72CRC PLUS 2D SL70CRC PLUS

RL72C PLUS 2D RL70C PLUS

RL72CRC PLUS 2D RL70CRC PLUS

RL82C PLUS 2D RL80C PLUS

RL82CRC PLUS 2D RL80CRC PLUS

Sheet 1 of 2

Certificate No.

RT032

We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park

Portsmouth

Hampshire

England P03 5TD

declare, under our sole responsibility, that the products identified in this declaration, and to which this

declaration relates, are in conformity with the essential requirements of European Parliament and Council

Directive:

1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual

recognition of their conformity.

Specifically this declaration includes conformity to ITU Radio Regulations on Unwanted Emissions of Radar

systems

Product Name: Raymarine 4D – 4kW, 24" Radome

Scanner Unit

Product Number(s): M92652, from S/n 1222000

Ancillary Units 'PLUS' Displays - details given on Sheet 2

The products have been assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive and by application of the

following standard(s):

EMC EN 60945 : 1997

Health & Safety EN 60945 : 1997

Out of Band Emissions ITU-R M1541

Spurious Emissions ITU-R M1177-2

The assessment is consistent with a Technical Construction File showing conformity with the essential

requirements of the Directive and has been reviewed by Notified Body No. 0191

The product is labelled with the CE conformity marking, the identification number of the Notified Body and

class identifier.

Signatory: Name Adil Abbas

Title EMC Manager

Company Name Raymarine Limited

Company Address Anchorage Park

Portsmouth, Hampshire

England PO3 5TD

Signature _________________________

Date December 2002

Sheet 2 of 2

Certificate No.

RT032

Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary

Equipment and Radar Systems

The following Raymarine Display Units are combined with the Raymarine 4D – 4kW, 24" Radome Scanner

Unit (transceiver) listed on Sheet 1 to form the operational radar systems given below. Details of these units are

included in the Technical Construction File:

DISPLAY (one of)

Description Designation Part No.

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD SL70M PLUS E52043

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD/Chart SL70MRC PLUS E52044

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD/hsb² RL70 PLUS E52031

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD/hsb²/Chart RL70RC PLUS E52032

Display Unit, 7" CRT/hsb² R70 PLUS E52039

Display Unit, 7" CRT/hsb²/Chart R70RC PLUS E52040

Display Unit, 10" CRT/hsb² R80 PLUS E52035

Display Unit, 10" CRT/hsb²/Chart R80RC PLUS E52036

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD SL70C PLUS E52045/E52045HB

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD /Chart SL70CRC PLUS E52046/E52046HB

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD/hsb² RL70C PLUS E52033/E52033HB

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD hsb²/Chart RL70CRC PLUS E52034/E52034HB

Display Unit, 10" Colour LCD/hsb² RL80C PLUS E52037

Display Unit, 10" Colour LCD/hsb²/Chart RL80CRC PLUS E52038

Note: Colour LCD Units with "HB" suffix Part No's, have higher brightness displays.

PATHFINDER RADAR SYSTEMS

Designation

Radar System Scanner Unit Display Unit

SL74M PLUS 4D SL70M PLUS

SL74MRC PLUS 4D SL70MRC PLUS

RL74 PLUS 4D RL70 PLUS

RL74RC PLUS 4D RL70RC PLUS

R74 PLUS 4D R70 PLUS

R74RC PLUS 4D R70RC PLUS

R84 PLUS 4D R80 PLUS

R84RC PLUS 4D R80RC PLUS

SL74C PLUS 4D SL70C PLUS

SL74CRC PLUS 4D SL70CRC PLUS

RL74C PLUS 4D RL70C PLUS

RL74CRC PLUS 4D RL70CRC PLUS

RL84C PLUS 4D RL80C PLUS

RL84CRC PLUS 4D RL80CRC PLUS

Sheet 1 of 2

Certificate No.

RT033

We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park

Portsmouth

Hampshire

England P03 5TD

declare, under our sole responsibility, that the products identified in this declaration, and to which this

declaration relates, are in conformity with the essential requirements of European Parliament and Council

Directive:

1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual

recognition of their conformity.

Specifically this declaration includes conformity to ITU Radio Regulations on Unwanted Emissions of Radar

Systems.

Product Name: Raymarine 4kW Open Array

Scanner Unit

Product Number(s): M92654

Ancillary Units Details are given on Sheet 2

The products have been assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive and by application of the

following standard(s):

EMC EN 60945 : 1997

Health & Safety EN 60945 : 1997

Out of Band Emissions ITU-R M1541

Spurious Emissions ITU-R M1177-2

The assessment is consistent with a Technical Construction File showing conformity with the essential

requirements of the Directive and has been reviewed by Notified Body No. 0191

The product is labelled with the CE conformity marking, the identification number of the Notified Body and

class identifier.

Signatory: Name Adil Abbas

Title EMC Manager

Company Name Raymarine Limited

Company Address Anchorage Park

Portsmouth, Hampshire

England PO3 5TD

Signature _________________________

Date 23rd December 2002

Sheet 2 of 2

Certificate No.

RT033

Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary

Equipment and Radar Systems

The following units are combined with the 4kW, Open Array Scanner Unit (transceiver) listed on Sheet 1 to

form the operational Raytheon or Raymarine radar systems given below. Details of these units are included in

the Technical Construction File:

DISPLAY (one of)

Description Designation Part No.

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD SL70M PLUS E52043

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD/Chart SL70MRC PLUS E52044

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD/hsb² RL70 PLUS E52031

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD/hsb²/Chart RL70RC PLUS E52032

Display Unit, 7" CRT/hsb² R70 PLUS E52039

Display Unit, 7" CRT/hsb²/Chart R70RC PLUS E52040

Display Unit, 10" CRT/hsb² R80 PLUS E52035

Display Unit, 10" CRT/hsb²/Chart R80RC PLUS E52036

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD SL70C PLUS E52045/E52045HB

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD /Chart SL70CRC PLUS E52046/E52046HB

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD/hsb² RL70C PLUS E52033/E52033HB

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD hsb²/Chart RL70CRC PLUS E52034/E52034HB

Display Unit, 10" Colour LCD/hsb² RL80C PLUS E52037

Display Unit, 10" Colour LCD/hsb²/Chart RL80CRC PLUS E52038

Note: 7" Colour LCD Units with "HB" suffix Part No's, have higher brightness displays.

ANTENNA (one of)

Description Scanner Unit Designation

(Transceiver + Antenna)

Part No.

48" Antenna 5S M92693

72" Antenna 7S M92743

PATHFINDER RADAR SYSTEMS

Designation

Radar System Scanner Display Unit

SL75M PLUS 5S SL70M PLUS

SL75MRC PLUS 5S SL70MRC PLUS

RL75 PLUS 5S RL70 PLUS

RL75RC PLUS 5S RL70RC PLUS

R75 PLUS 5S R70 PLUS

R75RC PLUS 5S R70RC PLUS

R85 PLUS 5S R80 PLUS

R85RC PLUS 5S R80RC PLUS

SL75C PLUS 5S SL70C PLUS

SL75CRC PLUS 5S SL75CRC PLUS

RL75C PLUS 5S RL70C PLUS

RL75CRC PLUS 5S RC70CRC PLUS

RL85C PLUS 5S RL80C PLUS

RL85CRC PLUS 5S RL80CRC PLUS

Designation

Radar System Scanner Display Unit

SL77M PLUS 7S SL70M PLUS

SL77MRC PLUS 7S SL70MRC PLUS

RL77 PLUS 7S RL70 PLUS

RL77RC PLUS 7S RL70RC PLUS

R77 PLUS 7S R70 PLUS

R77RC PLUS 7S R70RC PLUS

R87 PLUS 7S R80 PLUS

R87RC PLUS 7S R80RC PLUS

SL77C PLUS 7S SL70C PLUS

SL77CRC PLUS 7S SL70CRC PLUS

RL77C PLUS 7S RL70C PLUS

RL77CRC PLUS 7S RC70CRC PLUS

RL87C PLUS 7S RL80C PLUS

RL87CRC PLUS 7S RL80CRC PLUS

Sheet 1 of 2

Certificate No.

RT035

We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park

Portsmouth

Hampshire

England P03 5TD

declare, under our sole responsibility, that the products identified in this declaration, and to which this

declaration relates, are in conformity with the essential requirements of European Parliament and Council

Directive:

1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual

recognition of their conformity.

Specifically this declaration includes conformity to ITU Radio Regulations on Unwanted Emissions of Radar

Systems.

Product Name: Raymarine 10kW Open Array

Scanner Unit

Product Number(s): M92655

Ancillary Units Details are given on Sheet 2

The products have been assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive and by application of the

following standard(s):

EMC EN 60945 : 1997

Health & Safety EN 60945 : 1997

Out of Band Emissions ITU-R M1541

Spurious Emissions ITU-R M1177-2

The assessment is consistent with a Technical Construction File showing conformity with the essential

requirements of the Directive and has been reviewed by Notified Body No. 0191

The product is labelled with the CE conformity marking, the identification number of the Notified Body and

class identifier.

Signatory: Name Adil Abbas

Title EMC Manager

Company Name Raymarine Limited

Company Address Anchorage Park

Portsmouth, Hampshire

England PO3 5TD

Signature _________________________

Date February 2002

Sheet 2 of 2

Certificate No.

RT035

Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary

Equipment and Radar Systems

The following units are combined with the 10kW, Open Array Scanner Unit (transceiver) listed on Sheet 1 to

form the operational Raymarine radar systems given below. Details of these units are included in the Technical

Construction File:

DISPLAY (one of)

Description Designation Part No.

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD SL70M PLUS E52043

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD/Chart SL70MRC PLUS E52044

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD/hsb² RL70 PLUS E52031

Display Unit, 7" Mono LCD/hsb²/Chart RL70RC PLUS E52032

Display Unit, 7" CRT/hsb² R70 PLUS E52039

Display Unit, 7" CRT/hsb²/Chart R70RC PLUS E52040

Display Unit, 10" CRT/hsb² R80 PLUS E52035

Display Unit, 10" CRT/hsb²/Chart R80RC PLUS E52036

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD SL70C PLUS E52045/E52045HB

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD /Chart SL70CRC PLUS E52046/E52046HB

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD/hsb² RL70C PLUS E52033/E52033HB

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD hsb²/Chart RL70CRC PLUS E52034/E52034HB

Display Unit, 10" Colour LCD/hsb² RL80C PLUS E52037

Display Unit, 10" Colour LCD/hsb²/Chart RL80CRC PLUS E52038

Note: 7" Colour LCD Units with "HB" suffix Part No's, have higher brightness displays.

ANTENNA (one of)

Description Scanner Unit Designation

(Transceiver + Antenna)

Part No.

48" Antenna 5S M92693

72" Antenna 7S M92743

PATHFINDER RADAR SYSTEMS

Designation

Radar System Scanner Display Unit

SL79M PLUS 9S SL70M PLUS

SL79MRC PLUS 9S SL70MRC PLUS

RL79 PLUS 9S RL70 PLUS

RL79RC PLUS 9S RL70RC PLUS

R79 PLUS 9S R70 PLUS

R79RC PLUS 9S R70RC PLUS

R89 PLUS 9S R80 PLUS

R89RC PLUS 9S R80RC PLUS

SL79C PLUS 9S SL70C PLUS

SL79CRC PLUS 9S SL75CRC PLUS

RL79C PLUS 9S RL70C PLUS

RL79CRC PLUS 9S RC70CRC PLUS

RL89C PLUS 9S RL80C PLUS

RL89CRC PLUS 9S RL80CRC PLUS

Designation

Radar System Scanner Display Unit

SL711M PLUS 11S SL70M PLUS

SL711MRC PLUS 11S SL70MRC PLUS

RL711 PLUS 11S RL70 PLUS

RL711RC PLUS 11S RL70RC PLUS

R711 PLUS 11S R70 PLUS

R711RC PLUS 11S R70RC PLUS

R811 PLUS 11S R80 PLUS

R811RC PLUS 11S R80RC PLUS

SL711C PLUS 11S SL70C PLUS

SL711CRC PLUS 11S SL70CRC PLUS

RL711C PLUS 11S RL70C PLUS

RL711CRC PLUS 11S RC70CRC PLUS

RL811C PLUS 11S RL80C PLUS

RL811CRC PLUS 11S RL80CRC PLUS

Sheet 1 of 2

Certificate No.

RT038

We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park

Portsmouth

Hampshire

England P03 5TD

declare, under our sole responsibility, that the products identified in this declaration, and to which this

declaration relates, are in conformity with the essential requirements of European Parliament and Council

Directive:

1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual

recognition of their conformity.

Specifically this declaration includes conformity to ITU Radio Regulations on Unwanted Emissions of Radar

Systems.

Product Name: Raymarine 2D – 2kW, 18" Radome

Scanner Unit

Product Number(s): M92650, from S/n 1222000

Ancillary Units C-series Displays - details given on Sheet 2

The products have been assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive and by application of the

following standard(s):

EMC EN 60945 : 2002

Health & Safety EN 60945 : 2002

Out of Band Emissions ITU-R M1541

Spurious Emissions ITU-R M1177-2

The assessment is consistent with a Technical Construction File showing conformity with the essential

requirements of the Directive and has been reviewed by Notified Body No. 0191

The product is labelled with the CE conformity marking, the identification number of the Notified Body and

class identifier.

Signatory: Name Adil Abbas

Title International Compliance Manager

Company Name Raymarine Limited

Company Address Anchorage Park

Portsmouth, Hampshire

England PO3 5TD

Signature _________________________

Date 13 February 2004

Sheet 2 of 2

Certificate No.

RT038

Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary

Equipment

The following Raymarine Display Units are combined with the Raymarine 2D – 2kW, 18" Radome Scanner

Unit (transceiver) listed on Sheet 1 to form the operational radar systems. Details of these units are included in

the Technical Construction File:

DISPLAY (one of)

Description Designation Part No.

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD /Chart C70 E02018

Display Unit, 8" Colour LCD/Chart C80 E02020

Display Unit, 12" Colour LCD/Chart C120 E02022

Sheet 1 of 2

Certificate No.

RT039

We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park

Portsmouth

Hampshire

England P03 5TD

declare, under our sole responsibility, that the products identified in this declaration, and to which this

declaration relates, are in conformity with the essential requirements of European Parliament and Council

Directive:

1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual

recognition of their conformity.

Specifically this declaration includes conformity to ITU Radio Regulations on Unwanted Emissions of Radar

Systems.

Product Name: Raymarine 4D – 4kW, 24" Radome

Scanner Unit

Product Number(s): M92652, from S/n 1222000

Ancillary Units C-series Displays - details given on Sheet 2

The products have been assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive and by application of the

following standard(s):

EMC EN 60945 : 2002

Health & Safety EN 60945 : 2002

Out of Band Emissions ITU-R M1541

Spurious Emissions ITU-R M1177-2

The assessment is consistent with a Technical Construction File showing conformity with the essential

requirements of the Directive and has been reviewed by Notified Body No. 0191

The product is labelled with the CE conformity marking, the identification number of the Notified Body and

class identifier.

Signatory: Name Adil Abbas

Title International Compliance Manager

Company Name Raymarine Limited

Company Address Anchorage Park

Portsmouth, Hampshire

England PO3 5TD

Signature _________________________

Date 13 February 2004

Sheet 2 of 2

Certificate No.

RT039

Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary

Equipment

The following Raymarine Display Units are combined with the Raymarine 4D – 4kW, 24" Radome Scanner

Unit (transceiver) listed on Sheet 1 to form the operational radar systems. Details of these units are included in

the Technical Construction File:

DISPLAY (one of)

Description Designation Part No.

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD /Chart C70 E02018

Display Unit, 8" Colour LCD/Chart C80 E02020

Display Unit, 12" Colour LCD/Chart C120 E02022

Sheet 1 of 2

Certificate No.

RT040

We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park

Portsmouth

Hampshire

England P03 5TD

declare, under our sole responsibility, that the products identified in this declaration, and to which this

declaration relates, are in conformity with the essential requirements of European Parliament and Council

Directive:

1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual

recognition of their conformity.

Specifically this declaration includes conformity to ITU Radio Regulations on Unwanted Emissions of Radar

Systems.

Product Name: Raymarine 4kW Open Array

Scanner Unit

Product Number(s): M92654, from S/n 0132000

Ancillary Units C-series Displays - details given on Sheet 2

The products have been assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive and by application of the

following standard(s):

EMC EN 60945 : 2002

Health & Safety EN 60945 : 2002

Out of Band Emissions ITU-R M1541

Spurious Emissions ITU-R M1177-2

The assessment is consistent with a Technical Construction File showing conformity with the essential

requirements of the Directive and has been reviewed by Notified Body No. 0191

The product is labelled with the CE conformity marking, the identification number of the Notified Body and

class identifier.

Signatory: Name Adil Abbas

Title International Compliance Manager

Company Name Raymarine Limited

Company Address Anchorage Park

Portsmouth, Hampshire

England PO3 5TD

Signature _________________________

Date 13 February 2004

Sheet 2 of 2

Certificate No.

RT040

Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary

Equipment

The following Raymarine Display Units are combined with the Raymarine 4kW, Open Array Scanner Unit

(transceiver) listed on Sheet 1 to form the operational radar systems. Details of these units are included in the

Technical Construction File:

DISPLAY (one of)

Description Designation Part No.

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD /Chart C70 E02018

Display Unit, 8" Colour LCD/Chart C80 E02020

Display Unit, 12" Colour LCD/Chart C120 E02022

ANTENNA (one of)

Description Scanner Unit Designation

(Transceiver + Antenna) Part No.

48" Antenna Array 5S M92693

72" Antenna Array 7S M92743

Sheet 1 of 2

Certificate No.

RT041

We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park

Portsmouth

Hampshire

England P03 5TD

declare, under our sole responsibility, that the products identified in this declaration, and to which this

declaration relates, are in conformity with the essential requirements of European Parliament and Council

Directive:

1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual

recognition of their conformity.

Specifically this declaration includes conformity to ITU Radio Regulations on Unwanted Emissions of Radar

Systems.

Product Name: Raymarine 10kW Open Array

Scanner Unit

Product Number(s): M92655, from S/n 0332000

Ancillary Units C-series Displays - details given on Sheet 2

The products have been assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive and by application of the

following standard(s):

EMC EN 60945 : 2002

Health & Safety EN 60945 : 2002

Out of Band Emissions ITU-R M1541

Spurious Emissions ITU-R M1177-2

The assessment is consistent with a Technical Construction File showing conformity with the essential

requirements of the Directive and has been reviewed by Notified Body No. 0191

The product is labelled with the CE conformity marking, the identification number of the Notified Body and

class identifier.

Signatory: Name Adil Abbas

Title International Compliance Manager

Company Name Raymarine Limited

Company Address Anchorage Park

Portsmouth, Hampshire

England PO3 5TD

Signature _________________________

Date 13 February 2004

Sheet 2 of 2

Certificate No.

RT041

Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary

Equipment

The following Raymarine Display Units are combined with the Raymarine 10kW, Open Array Scanner Unit

(transceiver) listed on Sheet 1 to form the operational radar systems. Details of these units are included in the

Technical Construction File:

DISPLAY (one of)

Description Designation Part No.

Display Unit, 7" Colour LCD /Chart C70 E02018

Display Unit, 8" Colour LCD/Chart C80 E02020

Display Unit, 12" Colour LCD/Chart C120 E02022

ANTENNA (one of)

Description Scanner Unit Designation

(Transceiver + Antenna) Part No.

48" Antenna Array 9S M92693

72" Antenna Array 11S M92743

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CONTENTS

Preface ................................................................................................................... iii

Display Software Version ............................................................. iii

C-Series Display Compatibility .................................................... iv

Warranty ........................................................................................................ iv

EMC Conformance ......................................................................................... iv

Chapter 1: Overview ............................................................................................1

1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 1

EMC installation guidelines ................................................................ 2

Connections to Other Equipment ................................................. 3

1.2 Unpacking and inspecting the components ........................................... 3

1.3 Selecting the scanner unit site ................................................................ 5

Mounting surface: sailboats ............................................................... 9

Mounting surface: power boats ......................................................... 9

Setting the radiation plane ............................................................... 10

1.4 Cable Requirements ............................................................................. 11

Scanner Cables ................................................................................. 11

Running the cable to the scanner ............................................... 13

Rejoining cables ............................................................................... 13

Radome scanner cables .................................................................... 14

Inter-unit cable ........................................................................... 14

Power cable ................................................................................ 15

Open array scanner cables for Pathfinder displays ............................ 17

Inter-unit cable ........................................................................... 17

Power cable ................................................................................ 18

Open array scanner cables for C-series displays ................................ 21

Split pedestal cable .................................................................... 21

Pedestal adaptor cable ............................................................... 21

1.5 Power Requirements ............................................................................ 21

Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner .....................................................................23

2.1 Radome scanner .................................................................................. 23

Securing the radome scanner to the mounting surface ..................... 23

Connecting the radome scanner inter-unit cable .............................. 24

2.2 Open array scanner .............................................................................. 28

Securing the pedestal to the mounting platform .............................. 29

Connecting the open array scanner cable ......................................... 30

Fitting the open array to the pedestal ............................................... 34

2.3 System Connections ............................................................................. 35

Cable details ..................................................................................... 37

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Chapter 3: Post Installation Checks and Maintenance .................................39

EMC Conformance ............................................................................39

3.1 System Checks and Alignment .............................................................39

System check ....................................................................................39

Set up, alignment and timing checks .................................................39

Switch on and initial set up .........................................................39

Checking transmission ................................................................40

Bearing alignment ......................................................................40

Display timing adjustment ..........................................................40

72" open array position alignment ...................................................40

3.2 Maintenance ........................................................................................41

Warnings ..........................................................................................41

Routine Checks .................................................................................41

Servicing and Safety ..........................................................................41

3.3 Problem Solving ...................................................................................42

Technical Support: ............................................................................43

How to Contact Raymarine (US) .......................................................43

For Marine Product and Services Information .............................43

For Accessories and Parts ............................................................43

For Product Repair and Service ...................................................44

How to Contact Raymarine (Europe) .................................................44

Accessories and Parts .................................................................44

Worldwide Support ...........................................................................45

Specification .........................................................................................................47

2D 18" Radome Scanner Unit ..........................................................47

4D 24" Radome Scanner Unit ..........................................................49

5S and 9S 48" Open Array Scanner Unit ...........................................51

7S and 11S 72" Open Array Scanner Unit .........................................54

Index ......................................................................................................................57

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CONTENTS

Preface ............................................................................................................................. iii

Display Software Version ............................................................................. iii

C-Series Display Compatibility ..................................................................... iv

Warranty ................................................................................................................................... iv

EMC Conformance .................................................................................................................... iv

Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................ iv

Chapter 1: Overview .......................................................................................................1

1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................1

EMC installation guidelines ................................................................................ 2

Connections to Other Equipment ..................................................................3

1.2 Unpacking and inspecting the components ........................................................3

1.3 Selecting the scanner unit site ............................................................................5

Mounting surface: sailboats ...............................................................................9

Mounting surface: power boats ......................................................................... 9

Setting the radiation plane ...............................................................................10

1.4 Cable Requirements .........................................................................................11

Scanner Cables .................................................................................................11

Running the cable to the scanner ................................................................13

Rejoining cables ...............................................................................................13

Radome scanner cables ....................................................................................14

Inter-unit cable ...........................................................................................14

Power cable ................................................................................................15

Open array scanner cables for Pathfinder displays ............................................17

Inter-unit cable ...........................................................................................17

Power cable ................................................................................................18

Open array scanner cables for C-series displays ................................................21

Split pedestal cable .....................................................................................21

Pedestal adaptor cable ................................................................................21

1.5 Power Requirements ........................................................................................21

Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner ................................................................................23

2.1 Radome scanner ...............................................................................................23

Securing the radome scanner to the mounting surface .....................................23

Connecting the radome scanner inter-unit cable ..............................................24

2.2 Open array scanner ..........................................................................................28

Securing the pedestal to the mounting platform ..............................................29

Connecting the open array scanner cable .........................................................30

Fitting the open array to the pedestal ...............................................................34

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2.3 System Connections .........................................................................................35

Cable details .....................................................................................................37

Chapter 3: Post Installation Checks and Maintenance ............................................39

EMC Conformance ...........................................................................................39

3.1 System Checks and Alignment .........................................................................39

System check ....................................................................................................39

Set up, alignment and timing checks ................................................................39

Switch on and initial set up .........................................................................39

Checking transmission ................................................................................40

Bearing alignment ......................................................................................40

Display timing adjustment ..........................................................................40

72" open array position alignment ...................................................................40

3.2 Maintenance ....................................................................................................41

Warnings ..........................................................................................................41

Routine Checks .................................................................................................41

Servicing and Safety .........................................................................................41

3.3 Problem Solving ...............................................................................................42

Technical Support: ............................................................................................43

How to Contact Raymarine (US) .......................................................................43

For Marine Product and Services Information .............................................43

For Accessories and Parts ............................................................................43

For Product Repair and Service ....................................................................44

How to Contact Raymarine (Europe) ................................................................44

Accessories and Parts ..................................................................................44

Worldwide Support ..........................................................................................45

Specification ..................................................................................................................................47

2D 18" Radome Scanner Unit ..........................................................................47

4D 24" Radome Scanner Unit ..........................................................................49

5S and 9S 48" Open Array Scanner Unit ..........................................................51

7S and 11S 72" Open Array Scanner Unit ........................................................54

Chapter 1: Overview

1.1 Introduction

This handbook provides instructions to assist you in the installation and set up of

the following radar scanners:

2D 18" 2 kW Radome Scanner

4D 24" 4 kW Radome Scanner

5S 48" 4 kW Open Array Scanner

7S 72" 4 kW Open Array Scanner

9S 48" 10 kW Open Array Scanner

11S 72" 10 kW Open Array Scanner

These scanner units may be connected to any HSB/hsb2 or C-Series display unit.

In addition, the 2D radome scanner may be connected to an SL70, SL70 PLUS or

SL70RC PLUS 7" LCD display unit.

Note: To achieve full compatibility with a C-Series Display, your Raymarine radar

scanner may require upgrading. Please refer to the C-Series Display

Owner’s

Handbook

, or contact Technical Support for details.

A typical Pathfinder Radar system is illustrated below.

NMEA

SeaTalk

Display Unit

Distribution Panel

D4288-4

Scanner

12/24V Supply

12V Supply 12V Supply

Junction

Box

GPS

Compass

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CAUTION:

Do not use an open array scanner with an SL70, SL70 PLUS or

SL70RC PLUS 7" LCD display unit. Failure to observe this may

result in permanent damage to these display units.

The 10 kW open array scanner requires 24 V or higher; it will not

operate on 12 V systems.

This handbook is divided into three chapters as follows:

Chapter One provides information to help you plan the scanner installation. It

includes sections on Unpacking and Inspecting the Components, Selecting the

Scanner Site, Cable Requirements and Power Requirements.

Chapter Two provides detailed instructions on how to mount and connect each

type of scanner.

Chapter Three provides instructions on how to perform the system checks,

alignment and adjustments. It also provides information on maintenance and

what to do if you have problems.

EMC installation guidelines

All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry

standards for use in the leisure marine environment.

Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic

Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that

performance is not compromised. Although every effort has been taken to ensure

that they will perform under all conditions, it is important to understand what

factors could affect the operation of the product.

The guidelines given here describe the conditions for optimum EMC performance,

but it is recognized that it may not be possible to meet all of these conditions in all

situations. To ensure the best possible conditions for EMC performance within the

constraints imposed by any location, always ensure the maximum separation

possible between different items of electrical equipment.

For optimum EMC performance, it is recommended that wherever possible:

• Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are:

• At least 1 m (3 ft) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying

radio signals e.g. VHF radios, cables and antennas. In the case of SSB

radios, the distance should be increased to 2 m (7 ft).

• More than 2 m (7 ft) from the path of a radar beam. A radar beam can nor-

mally be assumed to spread 20 degrees above and below the radiating

element.

• The equipment is supplied from a separate battery from that used for engine

start. Voltage drops below 10 V (20 V for 10 kW open array scanners) in the

power supply to our products, and starter motor transients, can cause the

equipment to reset. This will not damage the equipment, but may cause the

loss of some information and may change the operating mode.

• Raymarine specified cables are used at all times. Cutting and rejoining these

cables can compromise EMC performance and so must be avoided unless

doing so is detailed in the installation manual.

• If a suppression ferrite is attached to a cable, this ferrite should not be

removed. If the ferrite needs to be removed during installation it must be reas-

sembled in the same position.

Section 2.1, Radome scanner

includes instruc-

tions on fitting a ferrite.

The following illustration shows a typical range of suppression ferrites fitted to

Raymarine equipment.

Connections to Other Equipment

If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable

not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be fitted to the

cable close to the Raymarine unit.

1.2 Unpacking and inspecting the components

Unpack your system carefully, to prevent damage to the equipment. It is good

practice to save the carton and packing for future use, in case you need to return

the unit for service. Check that you have all the correct system components. These

depend on your system package, as detailed in the following tables.

D3548-4

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Table 1-1: Radome scanners

Item Part No.

Supplied

with: Option for:

2D 18" 2 kW Radome Scanner with

15 m light cable

4D 24" 4 kW Radome Scanner with

15 m heavy cable

M92650-S

M92652-S

Inter-unit cable 15 m heavy

Inter-unit cable 25 m heavy

Inter-unit cable 15 m light

Inter-unit cable 10 m light

M92668

M92669

M92720

M92692

Both

Extension cable 5 m

Extension cable 10 m

M92699

M92700

Both

Mast Mount 18" Scanner

Mast Mount 24" Scanner

M92722

M92698

Radome mounting interface plate M92731 - 2D

Table 1-2: Open array scanners

Item Part No.

Supplied

with: Option for:

4 kW Scanner Pedestal

10 kW Scanner Pedestal

48" Open Array

72" Open Array

M92654-S

M92655-S

M92693

M92743

5S, 7S

9S, 11S

5S, 9S

7S, 11S

Pathfinder Cables

Inter-unit cable 15 m heavy

Inter-unit cable 25 m heavy

Cable kit: 5 m +10 m extension

(To fit open array scanner on a radar

arch)

Extension cable 5m

Extension cable 10m

M92728

M92705

E55017

M92699

M92700

5S,7S, 9S, 11S

5S, 7S, 9S, 11S

5S, 7S, 9S,11S

5S, 7S, 9S, 11S

Note: 9S and 11S scanners require 24/32V

C-Series Cables

Split pedestal cable 25m

Split pedestal cable 15m

Pedestal adaptor cable

E05017

E05018

E05019

5S, 7S, 9S, 11S

Software Upgrade Kit Please contact your authorized dealer or

distributor for details

1.3 Selecting the scanner unit site

This section provides information that affects the possible locations of the

scanner, and its position relative to the display unit and to the power supply.

The dimensions of the each scanner unit are shown in the following diagrams.

Selecting the best location for the scanner unit requires careful consideration of

the following points, to ensure reliable and trouble free operation:

Note:

In order to minimize potential interference to other systems on board ship (EMC), it

is advisable to mount the scanner on a part of the boat that is insulated from the ship’s bat-

tery negative. If you cannot do this, and encounter problems, you can fit insulating bushes

between the scanner and its mounting bracket.

•Height: The scanner unit should normally be mounted as high as practical

above the waterline, for three reasons:

• For safety reasons the scanner should be out of range of personnel, pref-

erably above head height. This avoids mechanical danger and electro-

magnetic contact, particularly with the eyes.

• Radar operates at the line-of-sight, so a high mounting position gives bet-

ter long range performance.

• Surrounding large objects, in the same horizontal plane, can interfere

with the radar signal and cause blind areas or shadow sectors and false

targets on the radar screen (see below).

However, do not mount the scanner so high that it is affected by the pitching

and rolling of the vessel. In addition, you may need to lower the scanner to

avoid creating a shadow sector underneath the scanner’s beam.

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D3224_4

18" Radome Scanner

151.25 mm (5.95 in)

468 mm (18.4 in) dia.

Weight: 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)

Compass safe distance: 1 m (33 in)

116.5 mm

(4.6 in)

233 mm (9.2 in)

141.5 mm (5.6 in)

227 mm (8.9 in)

302.5 mm (11.9 in)

Rear

D3228_5

Weight: 7.5 kg (16.5lbs)

Compass Safe Distance: 1m (33")

24" Radome Scanner

Rear

185.15 mm (7.3 in)

141.5 mm (5.6 in)

402 mm (15.8 in)

227 mm (8.9 in)

233 mm (9.2 in)

116.5 mm

(4.6 in)

599 mm (23.6 in) dia.

Centre of rotation Centre of rotation

48"- 1306 mm (51.4 in), 72"- 1928 mm (75.9 in)

100 mm (4 in)

427 mm (16.8 in) 296 mm (11.65 in)

406 mm (16 in)

D4572-4

Weight

Pedestal: 24 kg (53.0 lb)

48" Open Array: 6 kg (13.2 lb)

72" Open Array: 9.4 kg (20.7 lb)

Open Array Scanners

140 mm (5.5 in)

Minimum clearance height 510 mm (20.1 in)

150 mm (6 in)

Minimum clearance 630 mm (24.8 in)

70 mm

(2.75 in)

Compass Safe Distance: 1 m (33 in)

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•Access: The scanner unit site should be easily accessible to allow mainte-

nance to be carried out safely.

•Magnetic compass: Mount the scanner unit at least 1 m away from a mag-

netic compass.

•Cable run: The maximum length of cable between the display unit and the

scanner unit should not normally exceed 20 m (60 ft) for radome scanners, or

15 m (45 ft) for open array scanners. If you need to use a longer cable power

cable lengths must be considered, refer to

Section 1.4 Cable Runs

to deter-

mine appropriate lengths.

•Shadow sectors and false echoes: Mount the scanner away from large

structures or equipment, such as the fly bridge, large engine stacks, search-

lights, horns, or masts. It is particularly important to avoid shadow sectors

near the bow. Raising or even lowering the scanner may help to reduce these

effects.

In shadow areas beyond the obstruction there will be a reduction of the

beam intensity, although not necessarily a complete cut-off; there will be a

blind sector if the subtended angle is more than a few degrees.

In some shadow sectors the beam intensity may not be sufficient to obtain an

echo from a very small object, even at close range, despite the fact that a

large vessel can be detected at a much greater range. For this reason the

angular width and relative bearing of any shadow sector must be determined

at installation. Sometimes shadowing can be seen by increasing the radar

gain until noise is present. Dark sectors indicate possible shadowed areas.

This information should be posted near the display unit and operators must

be alert for targets in these blind sectors.

It should also be noted that wet sails create shadow areas and thus sail boat

operators should be aware that radar performance may reduce in rain.

If you mount the scanner on a mast, echoes from the mast may appear on the

radar display. These can be minimized by placing absorbing material, such as

a block of wood, between the scanner and mast.

•Platform rigidity/stability: The scanner platform should not twist (caus-

ing bearing errors) or be subject to excessive vibration.

•Heat/fumes: Mount the scanner away from the top of exhaust stacks, since

the scanner and cables can be damaged by excessive heat and the corrosive

effects of exhaust gases.

For open array scanners you should also consider the following points:

•Mounting Platform: The platform must be mechanically secure and capa-

ble of supporting the mass and inertia of the open array scanner. The com-

plete unit weighs: 48" scanner - 30 kg (66.2 lb); 72" scanner - 33.4 kg

(73.7 lb).

• The site must be clear of ropes and moving rigging.

• Sufficient clearance must be allowed to fully open the open array pedestal for

maintenance.

Mounting surface: sailboats

The scanner unit can be installed on a mast platform, an arch, or a bridge

structure. Make sure that the platform surface is flat and the scanner unit drain

hole (radome scanners) is not obstructed. Raymarine recommends that radome

scanner units are best suited for sailboat operation as open array systems are

more difficult to protect from ropes and sails.

For sailboat installations, Raymarine offers a universal mast mount kit for each

radome scanner type. This optional mount is used to fit a radome scanner to a flat

surface on a mast with a minimum diameter of 60 mm (2½ in). When using the

mast mount kit, appropriate hardware should be used for the style and structure

of the mast aboard the vessel. Typically, the scanner will be mounted near the first

set of mast spreaders. If there is any doubt concerning the appropriate type of

hardware, consult your boat dealer or representative for their recommendations.

Depending on the type of sailboat, a radar scanner guard should be installed if the

sails could touch the scanner or platform. Without a proper radar guard the

mounting platform and the radar scanner could be severely damaged.

Mounting surface: power boats

On many small vessels the scanner unit can be installed on a mast platform, an

arch, or a bridge structure, but take care to follow the scanner site guidelines,

particularly regarding height. If necessary, construct a radar mounting platform to

obtain a sufficiently high mounting position. Make sure that the platform surface

is flat and the scanner unit drain hole (radome scanners) is not obstructed. Ensure

the platform is strong enough to support the maximum shock loads likely to occur.

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Setting the radiation plane

The scanner unit should be mounted so that the array rotates parallel to the

waterline. The radar beam is approximately 25° wide in the vertical direction,

providing good target detection during the vessel’s pitching and rolling.

Planing hull vessels, and some displacement hull vessels, adopt a higher bow

angle when the vessel is at its cruising speed. In many cases this substantially

alters and raises the radar’s main radiation plane, and can cause poor detection of

nearby targets. It may be helpful to lower the radar beam back towards the

parallel, by shimming the rear of the radar, so that the beam points slightly

downwards with respect to the waterline when the vessel is at rest.

The shims may be made from aluminium plate wedges, simple flat washers, or an

angled wooden block. For thick shims, you may need longer securing bolts than

the M8x40 bolts supplied with the radome scanner, or the M10 studding supplied

with the open array scanners.

12.5˚

Waterline

Ideal Radiation Plane

D3223-2

Wedge or

washers

Using shims to lower the main beam

D3229-3

Forward

1.4 Cable Requirements

This section provides details on selecting the appropriate cables for your system.

Permissible cable lengths depend on the scanner type and the boat’s power

system. Information on inter-unit and power cables is provided for both radome

and open array scanners in the following sections.

You need to consider the following before installing the cables:

• You need to connect the scanner to the display unit and to power. The cable

required depends on the display unit and the scanner type as described below.

• All cables should be adequately clamped and protected from physical dam-

age and exposure to heat - avoid running cables through bilges or doorways,

or close to moving or hot objects.

• Acute bends must be avoided.

• Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deckhead, a water-

tight gland or

swan neck

tube should be used.

• Avoid cutting and re-joining cables (if necessary, refer to the notes below).

Scanner Cables

The cable used to connect your scanner to the display unit and power depends on

the type of scanner and display as follows:

• A radome scanner connected to a Pathfinder or C-Series display requires an

inter-unit cable. The scanner receives power via the display unit, the power

cable is supplied with the display unit but cable details are provided in this

section.

• An open array scanner connected to a Pathfinder display requires an inter-unit

cable. The scanner receives power via the display unit, the power cable is sup-

plied with the display unit but cable details are provided in this section.

• An open array scanner cannot be powered from a C-Series Display; it requires

a split pedestal cable which combines the inter-unit and power cores.

• If you are connecting a C-series display to an existing open array scanner unit

with a standard inter-unit cable, you can use the adapator cable instead of the

split pedestal cable; connect the adaptor between the inter-unit cable and the

display.

These cables are illustrated in the following diagram. Cable lengths and part

numbers are listed in

Unpacking and inspecting the components

page 3

CAUTION:

The cable for connecting an open array scanner to a C-series

display cannot be extended.

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Radome inter-unit cable for use with Pathfinder and C Series displays

Open array inter-unit cable for use with Pathfinder displays

Split pedestal cable for use with new open array scanner

and C-Series display

Adaptor cable for use with existing open array scanner and C Series display

To display or extension

(power supplied via display unit)

To display or extension

(power supplied via display unit)

To display

To power

To display

To power

D6882-1

To existing scanner

To Radome Scanner

To Open Array Scanner

Running the cable to the scanner

CAUTION:

Do not pull the cable through bulkheads using a cord attached to

the connector. This could damage the connections.

The cable entrance is at the rear of the scanner unit. If the unit is mounted on a

hollow mast the cable may be run inside the mast and then fed through the

radar’s cable entrance. Make sure that the cable does not chafe where it enters

and exits the mast.

Note:

Route the cable from the display up to the scanner, since this will require

the smallest clearance hole.

Rejoining cables

You should avoid cutting and re-joining cables. If this is necessary you must:

• Fit a ferrite on each side of the join. The specific ferrite to use depends on the

cable type - contact Raymarine for details.

• Take care not to damage any of the wires. Make sure that all the wires and, in

particular, the screen are reconnected correctly.

If you are mounting the scanner on the mast of a sailboat, and will need to unstep

the mast, you should install a suitable junction box inside the boat.

On a radome scanner, the junction box should provide an 11- or 13-way terminal

strip, depending on the number of power cores in your cable with a 10 A rating.

Also, you should keep the length of the un-screened coaxial cores to less than 30

mm to maintain EMC conformance.

On an open array scanner, the junction box should provide a 13-way terminal strip

with a 20 A rating for power cores. It is essential that all 4 power cores are

connected and that the connection is of very low resistance as considerable

power passes through this connection. Also, you should keep the length of the un-

screened coaxial cores to less than 30 mm to maintain EMC conformance.

CAUTION:

The display connector on the scanner cable is a moulded plug that

cannot be replaced. DO NOT remove this moulded plug.

The minimum bends permitted are:

Minimum bend, light cable 60 mm (~2.5 in) radius

Minimum bend, heavy cable 82 mm (~3.75 in) radius

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Radome scanner cables

Inter-unit cable

The radome inter-unit cable is fitted with an 8-way plug and power cores (covered

by a clear protective sleeve) for connecting to the scanner.

The length of the supplied cable should be sufficient to complete the cable run

required on most small vessels. For longer runs, additional or replacement cables

are available, which have 4 power cores to minimize voltage drops over the

longer cable run: these optional cables include 5 m and 10 m extension cables,

and a 25 m replacement cable.

The maximum inter-unit cable length is limited by the minimum supply voltage,

the scanner type (18" or 24" radome), and the cable type (2 or 4 power cores): if

a mix of light and heavy cables is used, only 2 power cores are connected through.

For vessels with 12 V power systems, the recommended cable(s) for different run

lengths are given in the following table, which assumes a minimum supply

voltage of 10.7 V (the lowest voltage likely to be reached by a 12 V battery in

normal marine use). Do not use cable combinations that are not

included in the table.

Notes: (1)

For vessels with 24 V power systems, any combination of inter-unit cables

can be used.

(2)

This table applies to systems using the standard 1.5 m power cable. If you

extend the power cable you may need to select different inter-unit cable(s),

as discussed in the following section Power Cable.

Refer to the packing list in

Unpacking and inspecting the components

page 3

for cable part numbers

Table 1-3: Recommended Radome Inter-Unit Cable(s) for Vessels with 12 V

Power Systems

Inter-Unit Cable

Length Required (m)

Scanner Package

2D 4D

10 10 m light N/A

15 15 m light or

10 m light + 5 m ext

15 m heavy

20 25 m heavy or

10 m light + 10 m ext

15 m heavy + 5 m ext

25 25 m heavy 15 m heavy + 10 m ext

30 25 m heavy+ 5 m ext 25 m heavy+ 5 m ext

35 25 m heavy+ 10 m ext 25 m heavy + 10 m ext

Power cable

The radome radar systems are intended for use on ships’ DC power systems

operating in the range 10.7 to 32 V DC (that is, 12 V and 24 V systems; not 32 V

systems).

A 1.5 m (5 ft) power cable is supplied (with the display unit) for connecting the

ship’s DC power to the radar scanner via the display unit. Refer to the

Display Unit

Owner’s Handbook

for details on connecting this cable. This section provides

details for extending the length of the power cable.

If a longer power cable run is required, use the supplied power cable to connect to

the display unit. Then use a suitable connector block to connect the free end to the

extension cable. The supplied power cable has a cross-section of 2.0 mm2.

Note:

For vessels with 24 V power systems, the power cable may be extended by up to

20 m using a wire gauge of 1.5 mm

(AWG 16) or greater, irrespective of the inter-unit ca-

ble length.

For vessels with

12 V power systems

, longer power cable runs may require larger

wire gauges to minimize any voltage drop in the cable. The type of scanner, type

of inter-unit cable and cable length also affect the wire gauge required for the

extension power cable.

To determine the correct supply cable size:

1. Estimate the length of cable between the ship’s main power source and the

connector block.

2. Use the followings tables (one for each scanner size) to determine, for each

inter-unit cable combination, the wire size required for that length.

For example, you might have a 24" scanner, with 20 m between the scanner and

display unit, that you plan to connect by extending the supplied 15 m heavy inter-

unit cable with a 5 m extension cable. In addition, your 12 V power supply might

be 10 m from the display unit, requiring an extension of 8.5 m. To determine the

wire gauge required for the power cable extension, refer to the table for the 24"

scanner, go to the row labelled

15 m Heavy + 5 m ext

, and read across until you

come to a maximum cable length greater than 8.5 m. This is the 10 m entry, in the

column for 4.0 mm2 wire gauge.

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Note:

If you have an 18" radome scanner, and the wire gauge required for your extended

power cable is unacceptably large, you should replace the supplied light (2 power core) in-

ter-unit cable with the 25 m heavy (4 power core) inter-unit cable assembly (see table).

Table 1-4: Max. Extension Power Cable Lengths (m), 12 V Systems -

18" Radome Scanner

Inter-Unit Cable(s) Power Cable Core (each core)

mm2:

AWG:

1.5

2.0

2.5

4.0

6.0

10.0

10 m Light 5.0 7.0 9.0 14.0 20.0 35.0

10 m Light + 5 m ext 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.5 7.0 12.0

10 m Light + 10 m ext Do NOT extend the power cable

15 m Light 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.5 7.0 12.0

15 m Heavy 7.0 10.0 13.0 20.0 30.0 50.0

15 m Heavy + 5 m ext 5.0 7.0 10.0 15.0 25.0 40.0

25 m Heavy 4.5 6.0 8.0 12.0 20.0 35.0

25 m Heavy + 5 m ext 3.5 4.5 6.0 9.0 15.0 25.0

25 m Heavy + 10 m ext 2.0 3.0 4.0 6.0 9.0 15.0

Table 1-5: Max. Extension Power Cable Lengths (m), 12 V Systems -

24" Radome Scanner

Inter-Unit Cable(s) Power Cable Core (each core)

mm2:

AWG:

1.5

2.0

2.5

4.0

6.0

10.0

15 m Heavy 5.0 7.0 9.0 14.0 20.0 35.0

15 m Heavy + 5 m ext 4.0 5.0 6.0 10.0 15.0 25.0

15 m Heavy + 10 m ext 2.0 3.0 4.0 7.0 10.0 17.0

25 m Heavy 2.0 3.0 4.0 7.0 10.0 17.0

25 m Heavy + 5 m ext 1.0 1.5 2.0 3.0 4.0 8.0

25 m Heavy + 10 m ext Do NOT extend the power cable

Open array scanner cables for Pathfinder displays

Inter-unit cable

The Pathfinder display inter-unit cables have a connector plug at one end for

connecting to the display unit or extension cable; the other end is prepared ready

to fit to the power and signal connectors (see

Section 2.2

Heavy duty cables are available in 15 m and 25 m lengths which should be

sufficient to complete the cable run required on most small vessels. For longer

runs, 5 m and 10 m extension cables are available, both have 4 power cores to

minimize voltage drops over the cable run and incorporate in-line moulded plugs.

The maximum inter-unit cable length is limited by the minimum supply voltage

and the scanner type.

CAUTION:

10 kW scanner systems cannot be used directly with 12 V systems;

they require a 12 V to 24 V converter rated to 180 W. Contact your

authorized Raymarine dealer or distributor for details.

12 V Systems (4 kW scanners only)

For vessels with 12 V power systems, the recommended cable(s) for different run

lengths are given in the following table, which assumes a minimum supply

voltage of 10.7 V (the lowest voltage likely to be reached by a 12 V battery in

normal marine use). Do not use cable combinations that are not

included in the table.

Refer to the packing list in

Section 1.2

for cable part numbers

24 V and 32 V Systems - 4 kW scanners

For vessels with 24 V and 32 V power systems, any combination of inter-unit cable

up to a maximum length of 35 m can be used.

Table 1-6: Recommended 4 kW Open Array Scanner Inter-Unit Cable(s) for

Vessels with 12 V Power Systems

Inter-Unit Cable

Length Required (m) 4 kW Scanners

5 5m heavy

15 m heavy

5 m heavy + 10 m extension

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24 V and 32 V Systems - 10kW scanners

10 kW open array scanners can use any combination of inter-unit cable up to a

maximum length of 35 m. However, these systems use considerable power and

installations should be planned to minimize all cable lengths. Refer to the tables

on page 1-19,

Max. Extension Power Cable Lengths (m) - 10 kW Scanner.

Power cable

The open array scanner systems are intended for use on ships’ DC power systems

operating in the following ranges:

4 kW 10.7 to 44 V DC range (that is, 12 V, 24 V and 32 V systems)

10 kW 20 to 44 V DC range (that is, 24 V and 32 V systems).

CAUTION:

Do not use the open array scanner with an SL70, SL70 PLUS, SL70RC

PLUS or Autohelm 7" LCD display unit. Failure to observe this may

result in permanent damage to the display unit.

10 kW open array scanner systems cannot be used directly with

12 V systems; they require a 12 V to 24 V converter rated to 180 W.

Contact your authorized Raymarine dealer or distributor for

details.

Open array scanners draw considerable power from the vessels power source,

especially in high wind speeds. It is essential for reliable operation that the unit is

supplied with a low resistance power cable system, especially when operated

from a 12 V power system.

12 V systems (4 kW scanners only)

Extensions to the supplied power cable must be kept to a minimum and the power

should be fed directly from the output of the battery isolator switch via its own

dedicated cable system. It is recommended that no additional power switch is

included in this power cable.

CAUTION:

The display unit does not include a fuse for scanner power, so an

in-line fuse or circuit breaker MUST be included in the power

cable.

All power connections must be of high quality to minimize their resistance and to

remove the risk of accidental shorts. Recommended maximum power cable

extensions are given in the table below. These figures relate to the total cable

extension, from the end of the supplied 1.5 m power cable to the system battery

terminals. Do not exceed these lengths as unreliable operation may result.

Note:

If the required extension results in unacceptably large diameter cables, use two or

more smaller gauge wires to achieve the required copper wire cross-section. For example,

using two pairs of 2 mm

is equivalent to using two single 4.0 mm

cables.

24 V and 32 V systems

These systems are less sensitive than 12 V systems to voltage loss in the power

cables. However, it is still necessary to use adequate cables to prevent excessive

power loss. The table below gives the recommended wire gauge for different

power cable extension lengths. Raymarine recommends that power is fed directly

from the output of the battery isolator switch via its own dedicated cable system.

CAUTION:

The display unit does not include a fuse for scanner power, so an

in-line fuse or circuit breaker MUST be included in the power

cable.

Note:

If the required extension results in unacceptably large diameter cables, use two or

more smaller gauge wires to achieve the required copper wire cross-section. For example,

using two pairs of 2 mm

is equivalent to using two single 4.0 mm

cables.

Table 1-7: Max. Extension Power Cable Lengths (m), 12 V Systems -

4 kW scanners

Power Cable Core Size (each core)

mm2:

AWG:

4.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

4 kW Scanners <3.0 4.5 6.0 7.5

Table 1-8: Max. Extension Power Cable Lengths (m), 24/32 V Systems -

4 kW Scanners

Power Cable Core Size (each core)

mm2:

AWG:

2.0

4.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

4 kW Scanners 8.0 16.0 24 32 35

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Table 1-9: Max. Extension Power Cable Lengths (m), 24 V Systems -

10 kW Scanners

Inter-Unit Cable(s) Power Cable Core (each core)

mm2:

AWG:

1.5

2.0

2.5

4.0

5 m Heavy 12.0 16.0 20.0 32.0

10 m Heavy 10.5 14.0 18.0 28.0

15 m Heavy 9.0 12.0 16.0 24.0

15 m Heavy + 5 m ext 7.5 10.0 13.0 20.0

15 m Heavy + 10 m ext 6.0 8.0 10.0 16.0

25 m Heavy 6.0 8.0 10.0 16.0

25 m Heavy + 5 m ext 4.5 6.0 8.0 12.0

25 m Heavy + 10 m ext. 3.0 4.0 5.0 8.0

Table 1-10: Max. Extension Power Cable Lengths (m), 32 V Systems -

10 kW Scanners

Power Cable Core Size (each core)

mm2:

AWG:

1.5

2.0

2.5

10 kW Scanners ≤15.0 ≤20.0 ≤25.0

Open array scanner cables for C-series displays

A split pedestal cable is required to connect a compatible open array scanner to

the display unit and to the power source.

If you are connecting an existing compatible scanner to a C-Series display a

pedestal adaptor cable can be used instead of the split pedestal cable.

CAUTION:

Do not extend the split pedestal or pedestal adaptor cable.

Split pedestal cable

The split pedestal cable combines the inter-unit and power cores, divided by a

Y junction. One core has a connector plug for connecting to the display unit, the

other core is for connecting to power. The scanner end is prepared ready to fit to

the power and signal connectors (see

Section 2.2

Two cable lengths are available:

•25m cable provides 25m from scanner to Y junction.

•15m cable provides 15m from scanner to Y junction.

These lengths should be sufficient to complete the cable run required on most

small vessels.

Pedestal adaptor cable

The pedestal adaptor cable combines the inter-unit and power cores, divided by a

Y junction. One core has a connector plug for connecting to the display unit, the

other core is for connecting to power. The scanner end has a connector plug for

fitting to an existing inter-unit cable.

1.5 Power Requirements

Note:

Open array scanners connected to a Pathfinder display and all radome scanners re-

ceive power from the display unit via the inter-unit cable. The display power cable is sup-

plied with the display unit and details for connecting power are provided in your display

unit Owner’s Handbook. However, you should be aware of the information provided in this

section.

The DC system should be either:

• Negative grounded, with the negative battery terminal connected to the

ship’s ground.

• Floating, with neither battery terminal connected to the ship’s ground.

CAUTION:

This radar is not intended for use on “positive” ground vessels.

The power cable Earth screen connections must be connected to

the ship’s ground.

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Grounding the radar system

It is important that an effective RF ground is connected to the radar system.

You must ground the radar by connecting the drain wire (screen) of the power

cable to the nearest ground point of the ship’s RF ground system. Refer to your

display unit

Owner’s Handbook

for details.

If you need to extend the wire, the extension wire should be an 8 mm braid or

AWG 10 (6.0 mm2) multi-stranded cable.

If your vessel does not have an RF system, connect the drain wire to the negative

battery terminal.

Note:

Use only this ground connection.

Power Connections

The power connection to the radar should be made at either the output of the

battery isolator switch, or at a DC power distribution panel. Raymarine

recommends that power is fed directly to the radar via its own dedicated cable

system and MUST be protected by a thermal circuit breaker or fuse, fitted close to

the power connection. Refer to the table below for isolator switch, circuit breaker

or fuse value ratings. Check all terminal connections are clean.

CAUTION:

If you do not have a thermal circuit breaker or fuse in your power

circuit, e.g. fitted to the DC distribution panel, you MUST fit an in-

line breaker or fuse to the positive (red) lead of the power cable.

Table 1-11: Isolator Switch/Thermal Breaker/Fuse Value

Vessels

Supply

Device Open Array Systems

4 kW 10 kW

Radome

Systems

12 V*

Isolator Switch min. rating 30 A n/a 20A

Thermal Breaker rating 15 A n/a 10A

Fuse value 20 A n/a 15 A

24/32 V**

Isolator Switch min. rating 15 A 15 A 15 A

Thermal Breaker rating 8 A 10 A 5 A

Fuse value 10 A 15 A 8 A

* 10 kW scanners cannot be directly connected to 12 V

**Radome systems cannot use 32V.

Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner

2.1 Radome scanner

Securing the radome scanner to the mounting sur-

face

CAUTION:

The drain tube must always be used, but may be shortened if

necessary

1. Using the paper template supplied with the scanner mounting kit, mark the

flat mounting surface with the mounting holes and drain tube hole, and drill

the holes as indicated on the template.

If it is impractical to drill a hole for the drain tube, then the scanner unit should

be mounted on 4 suitable spacers 10 mm high and the drain tube length

reduced by 10 mm. It will then be clear of the flat surface and can still perform

its function.

Notes: (1)

If you are using a Raymarine mast mount bracket, the surface is pre-pre-

pared.

(2)

If you are mounting the scanner on a flat surface, you may find it easier to

fit the drain tube, as described in the following section, before securing the

scanner.

2. Position the scanner on the mounting surface, ensuring that the cable inlet is

pointing aft.

3. Locate the bolts and washers supplied with the scanner and grease the bolts.

Fix the bitumen washers to the mounting surface then secure the scanner to

the mounting surface as shown in the following diagram. Tighten the bolts to

20 Nm (14.7 lb ft.); ensure the scanner is tightly fitted.

24 Pathfinder Radar Scanners

You may need to use longer M8 mounting bolts to secure the scanner if you

have used shims to lower the radar beam.

Connecting the radome scanner inter-unit cable

CAUTION:

Before wiring the scanner unit, make sure that the inter-unit cable

is not connected and power is not applied to the display unit.

When you have run the inter-unit cable to the scanner location, connect the cable

as follows:

1. Loosen the 4 (18") or 7 (24") screws securing the scanner cover. These screws

are captive and should remain assembled to the lower flange assembly. Press

the radome inwards to release the top. This breaks the seal and makes

removal easier.

2. To avoid losing the scanner cover, tie the cord, attached to the inside of the

base of the scanner, to the moulded hole provided in the cover.

3. If you have a 24" scanner, unscrew and remove the inner cover:

Scanner base

Mounting bracket

or mounting surface

Greased mounting bolt

D3995-3

Bitumen washer

4. Remove the drain tube from inside the base of the scanner, and insert it into

the drain hole as shown in the following diagram. Pull the tube gently from

outside the scanner so that it clips into place.

5. Referring to the following illustration, remove the securing nut (1) from the

watertight gland (2) and grommet (3), where the inter-unit cable (4) will enter

the base.

D4006-4

Inner cover

(24" only)

D3937-4

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1 Securing nut 2 Gland 3 Grommet 4 Inter-unit cable 5 Eight-way plug 6 Eight-way socket 7 Power

cores (2 or 4) 8 Terminal clamp 9 Screwdriver 10 Earthing clamp 11 Top clamp 12 Clamp screws

6. Slide the gland nut (1) and grommet (3) onto the inter-unit cable (4) and insert

the cable, still covered by its protective sleeve, through the gland.

7. Carefully cut and remove the protective sleeve to expose the 8-way plug (5)

and power cores (7). Place the cable in the earthing clamp (10), ensuring that

the exposed wire braid sits in the earthing clamp.

8. Connect the 8-way plug (5) to the connector (6). The correct fitting is with the

small arrow marked on the body of the plug facing upwards and to the left

hand side. The grey wire will then be at the left hand side and the white wire

will be at the right hand side.

D3230-5

410

White wire

9. Connect the red “+”and black “-” power cores (7).

If you have a 10 m or light 15 m inter-unit cable, there is one pair of cores.

Connect the red cable lead to one of the terminal sockets marked “+”, and

the black cable lead to one of the sockets marked “-”.

If you have a heavy 15 m inter-unit cable, there are two pairs of cores. Con-

nect the red cable leads to the terminal sockets marked “+”, and the black

cable leads to the terminal sockets marked “-”, with one lead in each socket.

The terminal clamps (8) are operated using a screwdriver (9), as shown in the

inset diagram on the previous page.

10. Secure the nut (1) on the watertight gland (2), making sure that it grips the

cable’s outer sheath.

11. Secure the cable with the top clamp (11), using the two screws (12) provided.

Ensure that the clamp goes around the exposed wire braid, and that the wire

braid makes contact with the earthing clamp. Tighten the screws until the top

clamp deforms

just enough

to contact the lower earthing clamp (see inset).

CAUTION:

It is essential that the drain tube is fitted and that the nut on the

watertight gland is adequately tightened. If this is not done,

water could become trapped in the scanner and cause irreparable

damage.

12. Tighten the securing nut (1) again to ensure a waterproof seal.

13. If you have a 4D scanner, replace the inner cover over the connectors.

14. Untie the cord from the scanner cover, and coil it up in the base of

the scanner unit so that it cannot foul the rotating antenna.

15. Replace the scanner cover, aligning the mark on the cover with the mark on

the scanner base above the cable gland, and tighten the 4 or 7 captive screws.

Do not over-tighten these screws.

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2.2 Open array scanner

Installation of the open array scanner should only be undertaken by a competent

installer. If you have any difficulty with the installation, please contact your local

Raymarine dealer or distributor.

The open array scanner is supplied in two sections; the pedestal unit and the

antenna. The pedestal unit is secured from below the mounting platform. The

open array is then secured to the pedestal. Full details for mounting the scanner

are given below.

CAUTION:

The pedestal unit has a cap fitted over the open array mounting

shaft to protect the protuding co-axial pin. This cap must be left in

place until the open array is fitted.

The pedestal base is fitted with a seal: DO NOT grease this seal.

WARNING:

The open array scanner weighs: 48" scanner - 30 kg (66.2 lb); 72"

scanner - 33.4 kg (73.7 lb). For safety reasons it is recommended

that the unit is not lifted by one person.

The unit is fitted with lifting eyes (maximum SWL 40 kg) to

facilitate the use of standard lifting accessories, e.g. rope, chain or

strop. The safe working load (SWL) of the lifting accessories

should be 150 kg. Suitable lifting equipment could include a crane,

hoist, or an appropriate rigid, overhead structure.

Alternatively, the unit is suitable for a two person lift. Care must

be taken to ensure that each person is standing on a stable

surface, and that the pedestal is held carefully to ensure it cannot

slip.

The T-bar beneath the open array antenna can be used to aid

lifting.

You should never lift the scanner by holding onto the open array

antenna.

Securing the pedestal to the mounting platform

1. Using the paper template supplied with the scanner mounting kit, mark the

flat mounting surface with the holes and drill as indicated on the template.

Refer to

Section 1.2

when selecting the scanner unit site.

2. Stick the four self-adhesive bitumen washers over the mounting holes.

3. Ensure the lifting eyes are securely fitted to the top of the pedestal, and the

yellow protective cap is in place.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the internal mounting bar, ensure the stud

penetration is no more than 32 mm into the pedestal base. We

recommend you mark each stud with tape, 32 mm from one end, to

act as a gauge.

4. Grease the studs with Denso paste (supplied). Using two nuts locked together

on the stud, screw each stud into the pedestal to a maximum of 32 mm, or

until they bottom out. Remove these two nuts.

Note:

If the studding supplied is not long enough, use M10 stainless steel, grade A4-70

studding of a suitable length. Refer to the following illustration for details.

5. Using suitable lifting equipment, raise the pedestal over the mounting sur-

face. Carefully lower into position, taking care that the studs pass through the

holes without damaging the threads. Ensure that the cable inlet is pointing

aft.

WARNING:

Support the pedestal unit until it has been secured to the

mounting platform. It is important that all four sets of nuts and

washers are used to secure the pedestal to the mounting

platform.

6. Referring to the following illustration, use the four nuts and associated wash-

ers supplied to secure the pedestal. Tighten the nuts to 30 Nm (22.1 lb ft.);

ensure the scanner is tightly fitted.

Grease the nuts with Denso paste (supplied).

If required, cut-off any excess stud.

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Connecting the open array scanner cable

CAUTION:

Before wiring the scanner unit check that it is securely mounted to

the platform, then make sure that the inter-unit cable is not

connected and power is not applied to the display unit. The

scanner switch must be in the OFF position.

Note:

Connection of the Pathfinder inter-unit cable and the C-series split pedestal cable is

identical.

1. Loosen the four self-retaining bolts securing the pedestal lid to the base. Pull-

up and turn the bolts anti-clockwise to lock them in the upright position.

Remove the lifting eyes.

Note:

It is important to remove lifting eyes to avoid corrosion. Retain the lifting eyes: they

will be required if the scanner is removed from its platform.

2. Open the pedestal lid. Ensure the securing stay has automatically locked into

position.

3. Referring to the following illustration, remove the cable gland nut, washer

and grommet from the watertight gland, where the cable will enter the base.

4. Slide the cable through the gland nut, washer and grommet, then into the

base. Carefully remove the heat shrink shroud, ensuring that you do not dam-

age the cable.

Lifting eye

32 mm

max.

D4573-4

Pedestal

IMPORTANT

Bitumen washer, MUST

be sticky side down

on mounting

platform

Mounting

platform

M10 plain washer

M10 spring washer

M10 stud

length = 52 mm

plus platform depth

M10 nut

5. Ensure the exposed braid is positioned in they p-clip to provide an earth, then

clamp securely into position.

Secure the cable at the entrance to pedestal base using the plastic cable

clamp.

Hand tighten the cable gland nut.

6. The cable is supplied prepared and ready to fit to the signal and power con-

nectors. If you need to cut the cable to length, strip off the protective outer

sleeve then use the supplied kit to prepare the cable as detailed in the follow-

ing illustration.

D4575-3

32 Pathfinder Radar Scanners

CAUTION:

If any of the wires are incorrectly fitted, the scanner will not

function correctly.

7. Fit the 8-way plug (supplied in the kit of parts) to the cable as shown in the fol-

lowing diagram. The terminal clamps are operated using a screwdriver as

shown.

Connect the plug to the signal connector as shown. When correctly fitted the

white wire (co-axial) will be at the outer edge of the unit.

500 mm ± 10 mm

35 mm

30 mm

15 mm

Black power wires

Data wires

(6 off)

Coaxial

signal

Coaxial

screen

Red power wires

25 mm

10 mm

See Note B

See Note A

Exposed braid

5-6 mm strip length

5-6 mm

strip length

5mm maximum

25 mm

35 mm

25 mm

35 mm

1. Preparation of Wires

2. Heat Shrinking of Wires

3. Preparation of Earthing Braid

Apply heatshrink ensuring at least 15 mm of braid is visible.

When clamped in position the braid should make full contact with the P-clip.

Heatshrink

Form the wires into two bundles with heat-shrink tubing

(one containing the four power wires and the other containing the eight signal wires).

Notes A. Aluminium screen/polyester tape screen to remain.

B. Heat shrink sleeving fitted to keep the aluminium/polyester tape screen from

unwinding from the coaxial signal insulation.

D4579-3

1. Remove the protective sleeve to a length of 535 mm ± 10 mm.

2. Using wire cutters, carefully remove the earthing braid to a length of 500 mm ± 10 mm.

3. Prepare co-axial wire as shown.

8. Connect the red core(s) to the terminal socket marked “+”and the black

core(s) to the terminal socket marked “-”. The terminal clamps are operated

using a screwdriver as shown in the inset diagram.

9. Using the tie-wrap fitting on the pedestal lid, secure the cable.

CAUTION:

Do not grease the seal in the pedestal lid.

10. Check the seal in the pedestal lid is correctly seated.

Grease the four self-retaining case bolts and thread holes with Denso paste

(supplied).

Close the pedestal lid, ensuring that the cable does not become trapped and

that the seal is not pushed-out at the front of the pedestal: it will help if you

support the front of the lid (by holding the mounting bracket) as you lower the

rear of the lid.

11. Tighten the four self-retaining bolts to 12 Nm (8.8 lb ft.).

Tighten the cable gland nut 1/2 turn.

Grey

Purple

Blue

Green

Yellow

Orange

Coaxial Screen

(Black)

Coaxial Inner

(White)

Signal connector

D6276-1

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Fitting the open array to the pedestal

CAUTION:

The pedestal unit has a cap fitted over the open array mounting

shaft to protect the protuding co-axial pin. This cap must be left in

place until the open array is fitted to the pedestal.

1. Remove the cap from the open array shaft. Retain the cap, it will be required if

the open array is removed from the pedestal.

2. Grease the four securing studs with Denso paste (supplied).

CAUTION:

If the pin is damaged during the following operation you should

contact your service dealer.

3. Lift the open array into position. Carefully lower the array - to prevent damage

to the mounting pin, ensure the array remains parallel to the pedestal so that

the studs slot into the holes on the pedestal mounting bracket.

Note:

The open array mounting bracket is designed so that the array can only be fitted to

the pedestal in the correct orientation.

4. Use the four nuts and associated washers supplied to secure the array to the

pedestal as shown in the diagram below.

M8 plain washer

M8 spring washer

M8 nut

Array

Pedestal

D4580-2

2.3 System Connections

CAUTION:

The display connector on the scanner cable is a moulded plug that

cannot be replaced. DO NOT remove this moulded plug.

Do not use an open array scanner with an SL70, SL70 PLUS or

SL70RC PLUS 7" LCD display unit. Failure to observe this may

result in permanent damage to the display unit.

10 kW open array scanners cannot be directly connected to 12 V

systems.

Scanner Connections

The inter-unit or split pedestal cable is connected to the scanner as previously

described in

Connecting the radome scanner inter-unit cable

page 24

Connecting the open array scanner cable

page 30

Display Connections

The inter-unit or split pedestal cable is connected to the display unit with the

moulded plug; the following illustration identifies the scanner connector on the

various display connector panels.

If you are using an inter-unit extension cable, connect this to the display unit, and

connect the supplied cable to the extension cable.

You cannot extend the split pedestal cable or pedestal adaptor cable.

Power Connections

DC power requirements are described in

Section 1.5, Power Requirements

Power for an open array scanner connected to a Pathfinder display and for any

radome scanner is supplied via the display unit - refer to your

Display Unit Owner’s

Handbook

for connection details.

An open array scanner is connected to a C-Series display via the split pedestal or

adapator cable.You must use the pedestal adapter cable to connect a C-Series

display to an existing open array scanner unit with a standard inter-unit cable;

connect the adaptor between the inter-unit cable and the display.

The following connections to the boat’s DC power are required:

Red Battery +ve (12/24 V)

Black Battery -ve (0 v)

Green Ground

36 Pathfinder Radar Scanners

The open array scanner has a power switch fitted to the pedestal. This switch can

normally be left ON. However, if the scanner is being serviced or if any personnel

are in the vicinity of the open array, the switch should be set to OFF.

SeaTalk

TRANSDUCER

POWER/NMEA

HSB NMEA OUT

NMEA

IN/OUT

DSM

SEATALKRADAR

SEATALK 2SEATALK 2

RGY

POWER/

NMEA

ANTENNA/

TRANSDUCER

NMEA SeaTalk

DISPLAY

FUSE

HSB

LCD display

Scanner

CRT display

C Series display

D6883-1

Connector Panels

Scanner

Cable details

The following diagrams - one for the inter-unit cable, one for the split pedestal and

adaptor cable - illustrate the connector pins and cable core details.

13 12

Black

White

Orange

Black

Green

Yellow

Shield

Red

Violet

Blue

Grey

Video

Video RTN

*Battery --ve

Tx Trigger +

Battery --ve

Data I/O +

Tx Trigger --

Battery +ve

Data I/O --

*Battery +ve

Azimuth +

Azimuth --

White

Black

Orange

Yellow

Green

Blue

Purple

Grey

Red

Black

Video

Video Rtn

Tx Trigger +

Tx Trigger --

Data I/O +

Data I/O --

Azimuth +

Azimuth --

Battery +ve

*Battery +ve

*Battery --ve

Battery --ve

Radome

Connector

Open Array Connector

(Pathfinder display only)

Display Connector

Inter-Unit Scanner Cable

Display connections Scanner connections

* Not present on 'light', 11 core cables.

Battery +ve/--ve = 12 or 24v.

D4290-4

38 Pathfinder Radar Scanners

13 12

White

Orange

Black

Green

Yellow

Shield

Violet

Blue

Grey

Video

Video RTN

Not connected

Tx Trigger +

Not connected

Data I/O +

Tx Trigger --

Not connected

Data I/O --

Not connected

Azimuth +

Azimuth --

White

Black

Orange

Yellow

Green

Blue

Purple

Grey

Red

Black

Red

Black

Green

Power

Video

Video Rtn

Tx Trigger +

Tx Trigger --

Data I/O +

Data I/O --

Azimuth +

Azimuth --

Battery +ve

Battery --ve

Display Connector

Split Pedestal and Adaptor Cables

Open Array Connector

Display connections Scanner connections

Battery +ve/--ve = 12 or 24v.

D6884-1

Chapter 3: Post Installation Checks and

Maintenance

Once you have installed your radar scanner and display unit, and made all the

connections, you need to check your installation. You can then set up the radar

system, align the scanner and check the display timing. In addition, for a 72" open

array scanner you need to set the antenna size to ensure the scanner rests in the

correct position when rotation stops.

Set up, alignment and timing checks are performed from the radar system display

unit. The procedures are outlined below; full details are provided in the display

unit

Owner’s Handbook

. You should read the Pathfinder radar display unit

Owner’s Handbook

and familiarize yourself with the operation of the radar.

EMC Conformance

Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not

affected by radio transmissions, engine starting etc.

3.1 System Checks and Alignment

System check

Before performing the functional test, check the following:

• All securing bolts are fully tightened and mechanical locking arrangements as

specified are in place

• All connections have been made

• All connecting wires are secured and protected as necessary

Note:

If you are the boat owner and have performed the installation yourself, ask your au-

thorized installation dealer to check the installation before going to sea.

Set up, alignment and timing checks

Switch on and initial set up

On the open array scanner, ensure the power switch on the pedestal is set to ON.

To switch on the display unit, press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps.

The magnetron warm-up sequence should start, after which the unit should enter

Standby mode.

If necessary, adjust the lighting and contrast.

If required, change the default language settings.

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Checking transmission

WARNING:

The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. Ensure that

the scanner has been installed according to the recommendations

given in

Chapter 1

, and that all personnel are clear of the scanner,

before switching to transmit mode.

Run through the radar operations described in the display unit

Owner’s Handbook

and check that all the expected data is displayed.

Bearing alignment

When the system is correctly installed, you must check the bearing alignment to

ensure that targets appear at their correct bearing relative to the ship’s bow, and

adjust the alignment if necessary.

Display timing adjustment

The display timing can be affected by the length of the cable used to connect the

scanner to the display unit. This in turn affects the short range accuracy shown on

the display.

It is advisable to check the display timing before using the system for navigation.

72" open array position alignment

To ensure the 72" open array scanner rests in correct position when rotation

stops, you need to adjust the radar set up as follows:

1. With the display switched on in Radar mode, press MENU then press the

RADAR SET UP soft key.

2. Use the cursor to select the ANTENNA SIZE option, then press the 6 ft soft key.

Press ENTER twice to return to the default display.

If the Radar Set Up menu option ANTENNA SIZE is not available, then you

have an older version of display software. The 72" open array scanner will

operate correctly with this display. However, for details on adjusting the open

array stopping-position, please contact your authorized Raymarine dealer or

distributor.

3.2 Maintenance

Warnings

The display unit and scanner unit contain

high voltage

Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools

only available to qualified service technicians - there are no user

serviceable parts or adjustments and the operator should not

attempt to service the equipment.

The operator should not

remove the rear cover of the display or any internal covers in the

scanner.

Always turn the radar system off before carrying out any routine

maintenance on the scanner or nearby equipment. Switch off the

display unit before removing the power cord.

Routine Checks

The radar scanners are sealed units. Maintenance procedures are therefore

limited to the following periodical checks:

• Examine the cables for signs of damage, such as chafing, cuts or nicks.

• Check that the cable connectors are firmly attached.

• Make sure the scanner and pedestal are still attached securely to the mount-

ing.

• Once a year, remove, grease and re-attach the mounting bolts securing the

scanner and pedestal.

Servicing and Safety

• Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine ser-

vice technicians. They will ensure that service procedures and replacement

parts used will not affect performance. There are no user serviceable parts in

any Raymarine product.

• Some products generate high voltages, so never handle the cables/connec-

tors when power is being supplied to the equipment.

• When powered, all electrical equipment produces electromagnetic fields.

These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to interact with one

another, with a consequent adverse effect on operation. In order to minimize

these effects and enable you to get the best possible performance from your

Raymarine equipment, guidelines are given in the installation instructions, to

enable you to ensure minimum interaction between different items of equip-

ment, i.e. ensure optimum Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

42 Pathfinder Radar Scanners

• Always report any EMC-related problem to your nearest Raymarine dealer.

We use such information to improve our quality standards.

• In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from

being affected by external influences. In general this will not damage the

equipment but it can lead to spurious resetting action, or momentarily may

result in faulty operation.

3.3 Problem Solving

All Raymarine products are subjected to comprehensive test and quality

assurance programmes prior to packing and shipping. However, if this unit should

develop a fault, please refer to the following table to identify the most likely cause

and the corrective action required to restore normal operation.

If you still have a problem after referring to the table below, contact your local

dealer, national distributor or Raymarine Product Support Department for further

advice.

Always quote the product serial numbers. The display unit serial number is printed

on the back of the unit, and the scanner serial number is on the back of the

scanner near the gland.

Table 3-1: Common Problems and Their Solutions

Problem Correction

“Scanner not responding” mes-

sage.

Check that the cable connecting the scanner

to the radar display unit is firmly attached and

undamaged.

Check that the polarity of the cables is correct.

The bearing displayed on the radar

display is not the same as the actual

bearing

Perform the bearing alignment procedure

described in the display unit Owner’s Handbook

Section 8.7.

The 72” antenna stops in the

wrong position.

Refer to 72" open array position alignment.

Technical Support:

Please visit out website at:

www.raymarine.com/recreational/support

where you will find a Questions & Answers database, service information and e-

mail access to the Technical Support department.

Alternatively, if you don’t have access to the world wide web, call:

1-800-539-5539 extension 2444 or

(603) 881-5200 extension 2444

Our Technical Support Specialists are available to answer questions about

installing, operating and trouble-shooting all Raymarine products.

How to Contact Raymarine (US)

For Marine Product and Services Information

Visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on the newest

Raymarine electronic equipment and systems at:

www.raymarine.com

For Accessories and Parts

Many Raymarine accessory items and parts can be obtained directly from your

authorized Raymarine dealer. However, if you are in need of an item not available

from the retailer, please contact Raymarine Technical Services at:

1-800-539-5539 extension 2333 or

(603) 881-5200 extension 2333.

Technical Services are available Monday through Friday 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM

Eastern Standard Time.

Please have the Raymarine item or part number ready when calling if placing an

order. If you are not sure which item is appropriate for your unit, you should first

contact the Technical Support Department at:

1-800-539-5539 ext. 2444 or

(603) 881-5200 extension 2444

to verify your requirements.

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For Product Repair and Service

In the unlikely event your Raymarine unit should develop a problem, please

contact your authorized Raymarine dealer for assistance. The dealer is best

equipped to handle your service requirements and can offer time saving help in

getting the equipment back into normal operation.

In the event that repairs can not be obtained conveniently, product service may

also be obtained by returning the unit to:

Raymarine Product Repair Center

22 Cotton Road, Unit D

Nashua, NH03063-4219

The Product Repair Center is open Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Eastern Standard Time or Eastern Daylight Savings Time. All products returned to

the Repair Center are registered upon receipt. A confirmation letter will be sent to

you acknowledging the repair status and the product’s reference number. Should

you wish to inquire about the repair status of your unit, contact the Product Repair

Center at:

1-800-539-5539 extension 2118.

Please have the product reference number, or unit serial number, ready when you

call. We will do everything possible to make the repair and return your unit as

quickly as possible

How to Contact Raymarine (Europe)

In Europe, Raymarine support, service and accessories may be obtained from your

authorized dealer, or contact:

Raymarine Ltd

Anchorage Park, Portsmouth

PO3 5TD, England

Tel: +44 (0) 23 9269 3611

Fax: +44 (0) 23 9269 4642

Or visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site:

www.raymarine.com

Accessories and Parts

Raymarine accessory items and parts are available through your authorized

Raymarine dealer. Please refer to the lists of component part numbers and

optional accessories in the Installation chapter of this manual, and have the

Raymarine part number ready when speaking with your dealer.

If you are uncertain about what item to choose for your Raymarine unit, please

contact our Customer Services Department prior to placing your order.

Worldwide Support

Please contact the authorized distributor in the country. A list of worldwide

distributors is supplied with your system.

46 Pathfinder Radar Scanners

Appendix A: Specification

2D 18" Radome Scanner Unit

General

Approvals

CE - conforms to

FCC - conforms to

1999/5/EC, EN60945

Part 80 (47CFR) and Part 2 (47CFR)

Dimensions Φ468 x 227 mm (18.4 x 8.9 in)

Weight 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)

Input Voltage 8.7 - 32 V DC (from display unit)

Power Consumption 28 W (9 W Standby)

Environmental Waterproof to CFR46

Temperature range: -10° to +55°C

Humidity limit: up to 95% at 35°C

Maximum wind speed for satisfactory operation: 100 Kts

Maximum Range Scale 24 nm

Transmitter

Transmitter Frequency 9410 +/– 30 MHz

Peak Power Output 2.0 kW (nominal)

Transmitter Solid-state modulator driving Magnetron

Pulse Length/PRF

Range (nm) Pulse Length (µS) PRF (Hz)

0.25 or less 0.065 3000

0.50 0.090 3000

0.75 0.150 3000

0.75 expanded 0.250 2500

1.50 0.350 1800

3.00 0.450 1400

3.00 expanded 0.600 1000

6.00 or greater 1.000 740

Standby Mode Magnetron heater and control left on, all other services off

Duplexer Circulator

48 Pathfinder Radar Scanners

Antenna

Antenna Type Patch array

Beam Width (nominal) 5.2° horizontal, 25° vertical

Polarization Horizontal

Antenna Side lobes Less than -22 dB

Rotation Rate 24 rpm (nominal)

Receiver

IF Frequency 60 MHz (nominal)

Receiver Characteristic Semi-log

Receiver Noise Figure Less than 5 dB

(including Low Noise Converter/Limiter & IF Receiver)

Receiver Bandwidth 12/3/0.7/0.5 MHz

4D 24" Radome Scanner Unit

General

Approvals

CE - conforms to

FCC - conforms to

1995/5/EC, EN60945

Part 80 (47CFR) and Part 2 (47CFR)

Dimensions Φ599 x 227 mm (23.6 x 8.9 in)

Weight 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)

Input Voltage 8.7 - 32 V DC (from display unit)

Power Consumption 34 W (10 W Standby)

Environmental Waterproof to CFR46

Temperature range: -10° to +55°C

Humidity limit: up to 95% at 35°C

Maximum wind speed for satisfactory operation: 100 Kts

Maximum Range Scale 48 nm

Transmitter

Transmitter Frequency 9410 +/– 30 MHz

Peak Power Output 4.0 kW (nominal)

Transmitter Solid-state modulator driving Magnetron

Pulse Length/PRF

Range (nm) Pulse Length (µS) PRF (Hz)

0.25 or less 0.065 3000

0.50 0.090 3000

0.75 0.150 3000

0.75 expanded 0.250 3000

1.50 0.350 2000

3.00 0.450 1500

3.00 expanded 0.600 1300

6.00 or greater 1.000 740

Standby Mode Magnetron heater and control left on, all other services off

Duplexer Circulator

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Antenna

Antenna Type Patch array

Beam Width (nominal) 3.9° horizontal, 25° vertical

Polarization Horizontal

Antenna Side lobes Less than -22dB

Rotation Rate 24 rpm (nominal)

Receiver

IF Frequency 60 MHz (nominal)

Receiver Characteristic Semi-log

Receiver Noise Figure Less than 5 dB

(including Low Noise Converter/Limiter & IF Receiver)

Receiver Bandwidth 12/3/0.7/0.5 MHz

5S and 9S 48" Open Array Scanner Unit

General

Approvals

CE - conforms to

FCC - conforms to

1995/5/EC, EN60945

Part 80 (47CFR) and Part 2 (47CFR)

Dimensions Pedestal: 427 x 296 x 406 mm (16.8 x 10.5 x 16 in)

Array: 1306 mm (51.4 in) length

Weight Pedestal: 24 kg (53.0 lb)

Array: 6 kg (13.2 lb)

Environmental Waterproof to CFR46

Temperature range: -10° to +55°C

Humidity limit: up to 95% at 35°C

Maximum wind speed for satisfactory operation: 100 Kts

Maximum Range Scale 72 nm

5S Transmitter - 4 kW

Input Voltage 10.7 - 44 V DC (from display unit)

Power Consumption 9.2 W Standby

46 W Typical operation in light winds

61 W Max. operation in 50 Kt winds

96 W Max. operation in 100 Kt winds

Transmitter Frequency 9410 +/– 30 MHz

Peak Power Output 4 kW (nominal)

Transmitter Solid state modulator driving magnetron

Pulse Length/PRF

Normal

Expanded

Range

(nm)

Pulse Length

(µS)

PRF

(Hz)

Bandwidth

(MHz)

Pulse Length

(µS)

PRF

(Hz)

Bandwidth

(MHz)

0.125 0.065 3000 12 0.09 3000 12

0.25 0.065 300 0 12 0.09 3000 12

0.50 0.09 3000 12 0.15 3000 12

0.75 0.15 3000 12 0.25 3000 12

1.50 0.35 2000 3 0.45 1600 3

3.00 0.45 1600 3 0.60 1200 0.7

6.0 - 72 1.00 740 0.5 - - -

Standby Mode Magnetron heater and control left on, all other services off

Duplexer Circulator

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9S Transmitter - 10 kW

Input Voltage 16 - 44 V DC (from display unit)

Power Consumption 11 W Standby

80 W Typical operation in light winds

95 W Max. operation in 50 Kt winds

140 W Max. operation in 100 Kt windS

Transmitter Frequency 9410 +/– 30 MHz

Peak Power Output 10 kW (nominal)

Transmitter Solid state modulator driving magnetron

Pulse Length/PRF

Normal Expanded

Range

(nm)

Pulse Length

(µS)

PRF

(Hz)

Bandwidth

(MHz)

Pulse Length

(µS)

PRF

(Hz)

Bandwidth

(MHz)

0.125 0.065 3000 12 0.09 3000 12

0.25 0.065 3000 12 0.09 3000 12

0.50 0.09 3000 12 0.15 3000 12

0.75 0.15 3000 12 0.25 3000 12

1.50 0.35 2000 3 0.45 1600 3

3.00 0.45 1600 3 0.60 1200 0.7

6.0 - 72 1.20 740 0.5 - - -

Standby Mode Magnetron heater and control left on, all other services off

Duplexer Circulator with integral limiter

48" Antenna

Antenna Type Slotted waveguide array

Beam Width (nominal) 1.85°

Polarization Horizontal

Antenna Side lobes Less than -22 dB

Rotation Rate 24 rpm (nominal)

Note:

If the scanner is bought for use with an existing display, contact your dealer/service

agent for the latest display software to ensure you can use all the open array scanner fea-

tures.

Receiver

IF Frequency 60 MHz (nominal)

Receiver Characteristic Semi-log

Receiver Noise Figure Less than 5 dB

(including Low Noise Converter/Limiter & IF Receiver)

Receiver Bandwidth 12/3/0.7/0.5 MHz

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7S and 11S 72" Open Array Scanner Unit

General

Approvals

CE - conforms to

FCC - conforms to

1995/5/EC, EN60945

Part 80 (47CFR) and Part 2 (47CFR)

Dimensions Pedestal: 427 x 296 x 406 mm (16.8 x 10.5 x 16 in)

Array: 1918 mm (75.5 in) length

Weight Pedestal: 24 kg (53.0 lb)

Array: 9.4 kg (20.7 lb)

Environmental Waterproof to CFR46

Temperature range: -10° to +55°C

Humidity limit: up to 95% at 35°C

Maximum wind speed for satisfactory operation: 100 Kts

Maximum Range Scale 72 nm

7S Transmitter - 4 kW

Input Voltage 10.7 - 44 V DC (from display unit)

Power Consumption 9.2 W Standby

46 W Typical operation in light winds

83W Max. operation in 50 Kt winds

135W Max. operation in 100 Kt winds

(min. input voltage 11.4 V for winds >75kt)

Transmitter Frequency 9410 +/– 30 MHz

Peak Power Output 4 kW (nominal)

Transmitter Solid state modulator driving magnetron

Pulse Length/PRF

Normal Expanded

Range

(nm)

Pulse Length

(µS)

PRF

(Hz)

Bandwidth

(MHz)

Pulse Length

(µS)

PRF

(Hz)

Bandwidth

(MHz)

0.125 0.065 3000 12 0.09 3000 12

0.25 0.065 300 0 12 0.09 3000 12

0.50 0.09 3000 12 0.15 3000 12

0.75 0.15 3000 12 0.25 3000 12

1.50 0.35 2000 3 0.45 1600 3

3.00 0.45 1600 3 0.60 1200 0.7

6.0 - 72 1.00 740 0.5 - - -

Standby Mode Magnetron heater and control left on, all other services off

Duplexer Circulator

11S Transmitter - 10 kW

Input Voltage 20 - 44 V DC (from display unit)

Power Consumption 11 W Standby

80 W Typical operation in light winds

117 W Max. operation in 50 Kt winds

179 W Max. operation in 100 Kt windS

Transmitter Frequency 9410 +/– 30 MHz

Peak Power Output 10 kW (nominal)

Transmitter Solid state modulator driving magnetron

Pulse Length/PRF

Normal

Expanded

Range

(nm)

Pulse Length

(µS)

PRF

(Hz)

Bandwidth

(MHz)

Pulse Length

(µS)

PRF

(Hz)

Bandwidth

(MHz)

0.125 0.065 3000 12 0.09 3000 12

0.25 0.065 3000 12 0.09 3000 12

0.50 0.09 3000 12 0.15 3000 12

0.75 0.15 3000 12 0.25 3000 12

1.50 0.35 2000 3 0.45 1600 3

3.00 0.45 1600 3 0.60 1200 0.7

6.0 - 72 1.20 740 0.5 - - -

Standby Mode Magnetron heater and control left on, all other services off

Duplexer Circulator with integral limiter

72" Antenna

Antenna Type Slotted waveguide array

Beam Width (nominal) 1.15°

Polarization Horizontal

Antenna Side lobes Less than -25 dB

Rotation Rate 24 rpm (nominal)

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Note:

If the scanner is bought for use with an existing display, contact your dealer/service

agent for the latest display software to ensure you can use all the open array scanner fea-

tures.

Receiver

IF Frequency 60 MHz (nominal)

Receiver Characteristic Semi-log

Receiver Noise Figure Less than 5 dB

(including Low Noise Converter/Limiter & IF Receiver)

Receiver Bandwidth 12/3/0.7/0.5 MHz

Index 57

Index

Alignment

Bearing 40

Position of 72" Open Array Scanner 40

Bearing Alignment 40

Cable Requirements 11

Cable Runs 13

Cables 17

Extension 4

Open Array 17, 19, 20

Radome 14, 16, 18

Inter-unit 4

Open Array 17, 31

Radome 14, 24

Open Array with C-Series 21

Open Array with Pathfinder 17

Part Numbers 4

Pedestal Adaptor 4, 21

Power

Open Array 18

Radome 15

Rejoining 13

Requirements 11

Split Pedestal 4, 21

Connections

Open Array Scanner 30

Power 22

Radome Scanner 24

Display Timing Adjustment 40

Electromagnetic Energy i, 40

EMC iv

Conformance iv

Installation Guidelines 2

Extension Cables 4

Open Array 17, 19

Radome 14, 16, 18

Grounding the System 22

Help from Raymarine

Europe 44

US 43

Worldwide 45

High Voltage i

Inter-unit Cable 4

Open Array 17, 31

Radome 14, 24

Location 5

Maintenance and Problem Solving 39

Mounting

Open Array Scanner 29

Radome Scanner 23

Scanner

on Power Boats 9

on Sailboats 9

Navigation Aid ii

Open Array Scanner

48" iii, 1, 51

72" iii, 1, 54

72" - Position Alignment 40

Connections 30

Mounting 29

Pedestal 34

Parts List 3

Pedestal - Open Array Scanner 34

Pedestal Adaptor Cable 4, 21

Power

Cables

Open Array 18

Radome 15

Connections 22

Problem Solving 42

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Radar System

Grounding 22

Typical System Diagram 1

Radome Scanner

18" iii, 1, 47

24" iii, 1, 49

Connections 24

Mounting 23

Rejoining Cables 13

Routine Checks 41

Safety

- and Servicing 41

Electromagnetic Energy i

High Voltage i

Navigation Aid ii

Scanner i

Location 5

Mounting

on Power Boats 9

on Sailboats 9

Scanner - See also Open Array Scanner,

Radome Scanner i

Servicing and Safety 41

Set Up 39

Specification

18" Radome Scanner 47

24" Radome Scanner 49

48" Open Array Scanner 51

72" Open Array Scanner 54

Split Pedestal Cable 4, 21

System Check 39

Timing Adjustment 40

Transmission Check 40

Warranty iv

Limited Warranty Certificate

In order to ensure that the equipment continues to operate efficiently and reliably, we recommend that

before using the product, the customer carefully read the Owner’s handbook and follow the advice on

the safe and correct operation and use of the product. We recommend that Raymarine equipment, be

installed by an approved Raymarine installer.

Warranty Registration

Please register your warranty on-line at www.raymarine.com to ensure smooth warranty

processing.

1. Limited Product Warranty

Raymarine warrants that all of its product, in the course of normal use, will be free from defects in

material and workmanship for a period of 2 years (24 months) from date of sale to the original end user,

subject to the limitations set forth in this warranty. The Raymarine warranty covers the parts and labor

associated with a warranty repair as described above, provided that the product is returned to

Raymarine or one of its approved agents in accordance with Section 3 hereof.

2. On-board Warranty

Raymarine will authorize on-board warranty service by the nearest Raymarine approved service agent,

subject to maximum mileage and travel times refereed to in Section 4, on products where

proof of

installation, or commission by Raymarine certified installers is shown.

The warranty provides for on-board repair or exchange of the product, by Raymarine or its approved

service agents, for a period of 1 year (12 months), subject to the limits contained in this warranty.

In the case of a product installed by a Raymarine certified installer or boat-builder, the warranty

commences on date of installation or from the date of sale of the boat to the original end user, subject to

the limitations set forth in this warranty.

3. Obtaining Warranty Service

In the event of warranty service being necessary, the customer should contact Raymarine Technical

Support or the nearest Raymarine approved service agent, the contact details of whom are available on

the Internet at www.raymarine.com or directly from Raymarine.

In cases where the customer is requesting a warranty service on a Raymarine product under this

warranty, and where a Raymarine certified installer has not installed the product; i.e.

Limited Product

Warranty

, the affected product must be returned to the customers local Raymarine approved service

agent or direct to Raymarine with a copy of either:

(a) Proof of purchase showing the date of purchase, the name of the seller and the serial number of the

affected product; or

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(b) A warranty card completed by the seller of the product containing the information required in (a)

above.

In cases where the customer is making a warranty claim on a Raymarine product under this warranty,

and where the product has been installed by a Raymarine certified installer, (boat-builder, installer

dealer etc.) i.e. On-board Warranty, the nearest Raymarine approved service agent should be

contacted and on-board service requested (which will be subject to the mileage and travel time limits

referred to in Section 4 hereof). Before the installed warranty service is performed, the customer must

have available, either:

(a) Proof of purchase showing the date of purchase, the name of the seller and the serial number of the

affected product and proof of installation by a Raymarine certified installer; or

(b) A warranty card completed by the seller of the product containing the information required in (a)

above.

Subject to the limitations and other provisions set forth in this warranty, the product will be either

repaired or replaced by Raymarine within a reasonable period of time and at no further cost to the

customer. the determination of whether to repair or replace a product shall be at the sole discretion of

Raymarine, and shall be the sole remedy of the customer under this warranty.

4. Warranty Limitations

Raymarine warranty does not apply to equipment that has been subjected to accident, abuse or mis-use,

shipping damage, alterations, corrosion, incorrect and/or non-authorized service, or to a product on

which the serial number has been altered, mutilated or removed.

Raymarine assumes no responsibility for damage incurred during installation or as a result of incorrect

installation.

This warranty does not cover routine system checkouts, alignment or calibration, sea-trials or

commissioning, unless required by replacement of part(s) in the area being aligned.

Magnetrons, cathode ray tubes (CRTs), thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and cold

cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs, hailer horns and transducers are warranted for 1 year (12 months)

from date of sale.

Raymarine is not liable and assumes no responsibility for damage caused by or to other equipment,

systems or components occasioned by improper or unauthorized connection, or use of the product.

Consumable items, including, but not limited to; fuses, batteries, drive belts, radar mixer diodes, snap-in

impeller carriers, impellers, impeller bearings, and impeller shafts are specifically excluded from this

warranty.

Overtime/premium labor portion of services outside of normal working hours is not covered by this

warranty.

If repairs are necessary under the warranty, the affected product must be forwarded to a Raymarine

facility or an approved Raymarine service agent, at the owners expense in a manner set forth in Section

3 hereof.

This warranty does not cover any differences in material, coloring or size between those alluded to in

corporate advertising, literature or published on the Internet, which is not specifically objected to at the

time of delivery.

Travel costs other than those qualifying for on-board warranty (up to a maximum of 100 auto miles, tolls

and two (2) hours travel time), are specifically excluded from the warranty and shall be the responsibility

of the customer. Costs, which are excluded from the coverage of this warranty, include, but are not

limited to: taxi fares, launch fees, aircraft rental, subsistence, customs, shipping and communication

charges etc.

To the extent consistent with State and Federal Law:

The foregoing warranty is Raymarines sole warranty and is applicable only to products sold as new. The

remedies provided herein are in lieu of:

any and all other remedies and warranties, whether express or implied including but not limited to, any

implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

all obligations of Raymarine for damages including, but not limited to accidental, consequential or

special damages (including punitive or multiple), or any financial loss, loss of profit, business, contracts,

opportunity, goodwill or other similar loss arising out of or in connection with the purchase, use or

performance of any Raymarine product, even if Raymarine has been advised of the possibility of such

damages, and no case shall exceed the cost of the product. The remedies to the customer are herein

exclusive.

Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the

above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and

you may also have other rights, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

The Raymarine warranty terms and conditions as described herein do not affect the customers statutory

rights and comply with EU Directive 1999/44/EC.

Raymarine is the sole author of this policy and makes no further warranties, express or implied unless a

separate, specific warranty has been written and provided to the customer. This warranty supersedes

and replaces all previous warranties.

All Raymarine products are merely aids to navigation. It is the responsibility of the user to exercise

discretion and proper navigational skill, independent of any Raymarine equipment.

Document No: 84064_11

Date:February 2004

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Telephone: +1 603 881 5200

Fax: +1 603 864 4756

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PO3 5TD, England

Telephone: +44 (0) 23 9269 3611

Fax: + 44 (0) 23 9269 4642

www.raymarine.com

Sales & Order Services

Telephone: + 1 800 539 5539 Ext. 2333 or

+1 603 881 5200 Ext 2333

Customer Support

Telephone: + 44 (0) 23 9271 4713

Fax: + 44 (0) 23 9266 1228

www.raymarine.com

Technical Support

Telephone: +1 800 539 5539 Ext: 2444 or

+1 603 881 5200 Ext:2444

www.raymarine.com

Product Repair Centre

Telephone: +1 800 539 5539 Ext:2218

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