Standard Horizon MDS-8 manual

SI-TEX RADAR INST ALLA TION and CONNECTION MANUAL MDS-1 MDS-8 MDS-9 MDS-10-4/MDS-10-5[...]

Page 4 Radar Installation Manual Copyright 2008. STANDARD HORIZON All rights reserved. Printed in Japan. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without prior written permission of the publisher. CODE: Issue A - 170108e[...]

Radar Installation Manual Page 5 SAFETY PRECA UTIONS HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING Dangerously high voltages are present within the Radar scanner unit. There are no internal connections or adjustments necessary for installation. Only a qualified Radar service technician should remove the cover. Technicians must exercise extreme care when working inside the [...]

Page 6 Radar Installation Manual MAGNETRON PREHEATING When starting your Radar for the first time or when restarting it after a two month or longer non-operating period, preheat the magnetron at least 30 minutes in stand-by mode. Please read through this Installation and Connection Manual before the first operation. If you have any questions, pleas[...]

Radar Installation Manual Page 7 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................ 5 High Voltage Warning .................................................................................................. 5 Microwave Radiation Hazard .......................[...]

Page 8 Radar Installation Manual 3.1 MDS-8 ...................................................................................................... 25 3.1.0 Antenna Unit ....................................................................................... 25 3.1.1 Dimensions and Mounting .............................................................[...]

Radar Installation Manual Page 9 1. INTRODUCTION 1.0 CONVENTIONS USED Please refer to the legend below: [MENU] If you see brackets around a bold and capital letter word this refers to a key press. [C HART ] If you see brackets around a bold and small capital letter word this refers to a Soft Key press. GENERAL SETUP When a word(s) is in bold capita[...]

Page 10 Radar Installation Manual PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES If you have any questions or comments, we invite you to visit the www.standardhorizon.com to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at 800-767-2450 M-F 7:00-5:00PST (in USA or Canada), Standard Horizon/Vertex Standard authorized dealers (Outside USA or Canada), or Si-Tex USA at[...]

Radar Installation Manual Page 11 2. INST ALLA TION This chapters illustrates the instructions on mechanical and electrical connections of the Radar and the necessary software settings to operate it. WARNING In order for the Radar Antenna to communicate with the Chart Plotter, the software must be configured as explained in the Par. 2.7. 2.0 INSTAL[...]

Page 12 Radar Installation Manual unit that are needed for installation or operation. The cable must remain attached. For ease of handling, coil the cable and place it on top of the scanner. Then secure it with tape. Invert the scanner and make sure the four mounting holes are clear to accept bolts. Working at higher elevations may become necessary[...]

Radar Installation Manual Page 13 12-24VDC JUNCTION BOX EXTERNAL SWITCH Green Blue Black White Black Orange Red Brown Y ellow Figure 2.3 - Antenna Cable 2.4 CONNECTION PROCEDURE NOTE In the following procedure the small wires must be stripped and tinned, and then connected to the proper connections in the Radar Junction Box, and to pins on the On/O[...]

Page 14 Radar Installation Manual Radar Cable Radar On/Off Switch (Green & Blue wires from Radar Cable) Power / Data Swiched DC Power GPS Chart CP300 WAAS Figure 2.4 - Example of Connection Procedure for CP300 2.5 RADAR JUNCTION BOX CONNECTIONS Referring to the diagram below, connect the color coded wires from the Radar cable to the designated [...]

Radar Installation Manual Page 15 Standard Horizon Chart Plotter. Do not omit the in-line fuse unless a dedicated and fused terminal is available. If so, install a 5 Amp fuse. Terminal Strip C - Radar Cable This terminal strip is used to connect the Radar Antenna. 2.6 RADAR ANTENNA CONNECTIONS 2.6.0 DOME Connections Radar Switch RADAR CABLE WIRE CO[...]

Page 16 Radar Installation Manual 2.7 CHART PLOTTER CONNECTIONS AND SET UP The following instructions refer to Dome Antennas; refer to Open Array for connections. 2.7.0 CP180 & CP180i Connections PWR & ACC 1 Cable A switch MUST be connected to turn the Radar On or Off Radar Switch Battery Battery Switch RADAR CABLE WIRE COL. FUNCTION BLACK [...]

Radar Installation Manual Page 17 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ADVANCED SETUP and press [ENT] . 3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight IN/OUT CONNECTIONS and press [ENT] . 4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight PORT 1 INPUT and press [ENT] . 5. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up/down to select RADAR and press [ENT] . 6. Press [CLR][...]

Page 18 Radar Installation Manual 1. From the Chart page, press [MENU] . Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT] . 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ADVANCED SETUP and press [ENT] . 3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight IN/OUT CONNECTIONS and press [ENT] . 4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight PORT 1 IN[...]

Radar Installation Manual Page 19 Port Setup When an optional Radar Antenna is connected, Port 1 of the NMEA In/Out Communication Setup menu must be changed to RADAR as shown below for communications. 1. From the Chart page, press [MENU] . Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT] . 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highligh[...]

Page 20 Radar Installation Manual Port Setup When an optional Radar Antenna is connected, Port 1 of the NMEA In/Out Communication Setup menu must be changed to RADAR as shown below for communications. 1. From the Chart page, press [MENU] . Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT] . 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highligh[...]

Radar Installation Manual Page 21 Port Setup When an optional Radar Antenna is connected, Port 1 of the NMEA In/Out Communication Setup menu must be changed to RADAR as shown below for communications. 1. From the Chart page, press [MENU] . Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT] . 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highligh[...]

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Radar Installation Manual Page 23 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Antenna Peak Power Output 2KW 2KW 4KW 4KW Beam Width (degree) Horizontal 7° 4.7° 4.0° 2.4°/1.7 Beam Width (degree) V ertical 25° 25° 25° 25° Rotation (RPM) 30 30 24 24 12.4 Inch-Dome 20 Inch-Dome 23.5 Inch-Dome 47.25/59.1 Inch-Open Array ° Features MDS-1 MDS-8 MDS-9 MDS-10-4/MD[...]

Page 24 Radar Installation Manual 3.0.1 Dimensions and Mounting Figure 3.0.1 - Radar MDS-1 (I) Weight: 4.5 kg (10 lb) without cable Weight: 5.5 kg (12.5 lb) 10m cable included Figure 3.0.1a - Radar MDS-1 (II)[...]

Radar Installation Manual Page 25 3.1 MDS-8 3.1.0 Antenna Unit · Power supply : 10.8 to 41.6 VDC · Power consumption : 30W or less · Preheat times : 90 sec · Aerial : Radome 1.5 Feet · Peak power output : 2 kW · Transmitting frequency : 9445+/-30MHz · Beam width (degree) Horizontal : 4.7° · Vertical : 25° · Sidelobes Within +/-10° : <[...]

Page 26 Radar Installation Manual Weight: 8.1 kg (18.0 lb) : 6.8 kg (15.0 lb) without 10m cable included Weight cable Figure 3.1.1a - Radar MDS-8 (II) 3.2 MDS-9 3.2.0 Antenna Unit · Power supply : 10.8 to 41.6 VDC · Power consumption : 45W or less · Preheat times : 120 sec · Aerial : Radome 1.8 Feet · Peak power output : 4 kW · Transmitting f[...]

Radar Installation Manual Page 27 · Noise figure : 6.0dB or less · Operating Temperature : -25°C ~ +55°C · Operation in wind (relative) : 100 knots · Water Resistance : IPX6 (IEC60529) · Preheat times output (by 5 sec step) : 115 sec to 5 sec 3.2.1 Dimensions and Mounting Figure 3.2.1 - Radar MDS-9 (I) Weight: 9.7 kg (21.5lb) 10m cable inclu[...]

Page 28 Radar Installation Manual 3.3 MDS-10-4/MDS-10-5 3.3.0 Antenna Unit · Power supply : 10.8 to 41.6 VDC · Power consumption : 80W or less · Preheat times : 120 sec · Aerial MDS-10-4 or MDS-10-5 : Open 4 or 5 Feet · Peak power output : 4 kW · Transmitting frequency : 9410+/-30MHz · Beam width (degree) Horizontal : 2.4° or 1.7° · Verti[...]

Radar Installation Manual Page 29 3.3.1 Dimensions and Mounting Figure 3.3.1 - Radar MDS-10-4/MDS-10-5 (II) Weight: 21.2 Kg (47lb) 4 feet Weight: 21.9 Kg (49lb) 5 feet Figure 3.3.1a - Radar MDS-10-4/MDS-10-5 (III)[...]

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Radar Installation Manual Page 31 Appendix A. WHA T IS RAD AR? A.0 GENERAL The word “radar” is an acronym for “RAdio Detecting And Ranging.” In very simple terms, this is how it works. A radio transmitter sends a quick microwave pulse, and then a receiver listens for that signal’s echo when it is bounced back from something in its path. T[...]

Page 32 Radar Installation Manual Beam Side lobe Main Side Antenna Figure A.0.1 - Antenna pattern A.1 CHARACTERISTICS OF RADAR WAVE Radio waves travel out from the antenna while bending slightly along the earth’s surface. The amount they bend depends on atmospheric conditions. The sight distance of a radar generally is about 6% longer than the op[...]

Radar Installation Manual Page 33 create a shdow zone behind it and prevent you from seeing targets on the other side. More importantly, if a mast or some part of the boat’s superstructure is in the path of the antenna’s sweep, this will also create a shadow zone. No targets will be recognized behind it and it could create a dangerous situation[...]

Page 34 Radar Installation Manual Real echo 3 1 HU Multiple echoes { Figure A.1.2a - Multiple Echoes False echoes caused by side lobe An antenna’s side lobe emissions are low power, and will not register distant targets. However, if there is a strong reflecting target near your boat, it sometimes may appear as a circular-arc false echo on the scr[...]

Radar Installation Manual Page 35 or eliminate the interference. 3 1 HU Radar interference Figure A.1.2c - Radar interference[...]

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Radar Installation Manual Page 37 A ppendix B. INST ALLA TION B.0 MORE INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS B.0.0 Shifting from keel line By shifting the scanner position from the keel line to the starboard side of the boat, it is possible to move shadow zones to the port side. This makes it possible to keep a clear view to the bow. The distance to be shift[...]

Page 38 Radar Installation Manual B.1 INSTALLING SCANNER UNIT Use a mounting base such as the ones shown in Figure B.1, or you can install the scanner directly to a roof or other flat surface. Be certain you keep the water drain tube clear. It’s located at the bottom of the scanner unit. NOTE If the mounting bracket or surface has a curvature of [...]

Radar Installation Manual Page 39 INDEX A Aerial ........................................... 23, 25, 26, 28 Antenna ........................................................... 31 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ........................... 15 Antenna Unit ............................... 23, 25, 26, 28 B Backing up ...............................................[...]

Page 40 Radar Installation Manual PLEASE NOTE The following "Limited Warranty" is for customers that have purchased products in the United States. For Limited Warranty details outside the United States, contact the dealer in your country. S T A N D A R D H O R I Z O N L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y STANDARD HORIZON (a division of Vertex St[...]