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1. Nobeltec Part No IR2 4D IR2 4x IR2 6 x IR2 12x IR2 25x Items Q ty Q ty Q ty Q ty Q ty Antenna unit RB715A 1 NA NA NA NA Antenna unit RB716A NA 1 NA NA NA Antenna unit RB717A NA NA 1 NA NA Antenna unit RB718A NA NA NA 1 NA Antenna unit RB719A NA NA NA NA 1 Interconnecting cable 1 10m 1 10m 1 10m 1 10m 1 10m M12 hexagonal bolt M10 bolts 4 for Dome models eee Control box MDS 5R 1 NA Control box MDS 6R NA 1 Power supply cable 2m 1 Tapping screw 4 Fuse 4 LAN data cable Crossover 2m 1 Switch 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Installers Guide 1 Operations Manual 1 Optional Cable List Cable length IR2 12x IR2 25x Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide Getting Ready Checking the Power Supply To allow proper operation of the IR2 radars the ship s power supply capacity must satisfy the requirements detailed in the following table Keep the battery properly charged anytime to prevent it from discharging Power Supply Requirements Supply voltage used Allowable voltage range 5A IR2 4D 6A IR2 4x 12 VDC 7A IR2 6x 10 2 to 41 6V 8A IR2 12x 2 5A IR2 4D 24 VDC 3A IR2 4x required for double speed 3 5A IR2 6x 18 6 to 41 6V support in Nobeltec Admiral 4A IR 12x 5 4A IR2 25x CAUTION AC power supply cannot be used Fuse Replacement Properly rated fuses must be used for a safe and prop
2. 58 255 4 Weight 10kg 22 Ib for IR2 4D Installer s Guide BOTTOM lt BOW Installer s Guide IR2 4 3 and IR2 4 4 3 5 Feet 1034 40 11 16 4 5 Feet 1346 53 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Specifications 220 811 16 390 153 8 BOW gt Weight 21kg 46 Ib for IR2 4 3 22kg 49 Ib for IR2 4 4 59 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Specifications Installer s Guide IR2 6 4 IR2 6 6 IR2 12 4 and IR2 12 6 4 5 Feet 1346 53 6 5 Feet 1970 77 9 16 280 11 220 811 16 390 15 3 8 BOW gt 4 014 9 16 14 Dia 4 Holes 199 7 53 64 Weight 23kg 51 Ib for IR2 6 4 a 185 25kg 56 Ib for IR2 6 6 60 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide Specifications IR2 25 4 IR2 25 6 and IR2 25 9 4 5 Feet 1346 53 6 5 Feet 1970 77 9 16 9 5 Feet 2740 107 7 8 TAWAI n 234 93 16 p 275 i 1013 16 Ly 470 ne 18 1 2 BOW gt 4 914 9 16 14 Dia 4 Holes Weight 27kg 60 Ib for IR2 25 4 29kg 64 Ib for IR2 25 6 D 99 33kg 73 Ib for IR2 25 9 61 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Specifications Installer s Guide Radar Control Box MDS 5R and MDS 6R
3. A Tip When you run the Radar Setup Wizard make sure that your GPS heading sensor and the radar are all properly installed 42 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide The PC Connection turned on and connected to your computer Once the Radar Setup Wizard detects your radar and other NMEA devices you can advance the Radar Wizard to the Adjust Radar Image page Radar Setup Wizard Adjust Radar Image 3 Radar Viewer Radar Image Adjustment Use the Adjust button below to adjust the radar image The Gain STC FTC and other settings can be adjusted Click on Next when done E 26h abh 11h Odh as i i Cancel Help The primary objective on this page is to see the data in the white box towards the bottom of this screen flowing on both sides The data on the left side is data going to the radar from the PC The data on the right side is the radar responding to the PC As long as you see data on both sides of this window you can finish the radar wizard This page shows after the appropriate radar warmup period of two minutes a mini version of the current radar image Tip You may need to cycle the power on your radar for the Radar Viewer image to appear If desired you can adjust the radar image inside the Radar Wizard To do so click 43 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 The PC Connection Installer s Guide on the Adjust button to control various functions of the radar None of the settings
4. Copyright 1993 2004 Nobeltec Corporation Including All Rights Reserved 7 Portions Copyright nPerspective InSight Radar Version 7 0 795 Nobeltec Admiral s Splash Screen showing the InSight Radar components are installed A Tip Notice that in the lower right corner under the banner Including the InSight Radar components are installed If you do not see this chances are good that you have installed the wrong CD Locate the correct CD and re install 32 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide The PC Connection Connecting Options There are essentially two ways to connect the IR2 Radar to the PC After evaluating each type choose the system setup that best fits your needs and go to the section that describes its setup Option 1 Connecting IR2 directly to a PC This option is for systems that do not have a network hub or router and is generally used when there is only one PC on the boat to which the IR2 radar is going to be connected If you have an onboard network you can also direct connect the IR2 to a PC if the PC has a second network interface card NIC This option requires that the PC has a specific IP address that is compatible with the Control box default IP address NOBELTEC NMEA devices GPS Heading Sensor IR2 gt Autopilot Control Box Others USB Crossover Multi Port s Cable gt NMEA incided Serial TOOT ON Customer Supplied Items Fi
5. Record any changes made to the switches in the column labeled New Value below Warning Electronic circuits and memories are sensitive to static shock Make sure that you are grounded to a static pad before opening the box and making any changes 29 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide Dipswitch S1 Dip switches are located inside of the IR2 interface box Disconnect all cables and remove the screws on the side of the box and lift off the lid to get access to the switches Record all switch values before making any changes Also make sure not to touch any of the circuit boards msme rere ne S1 1 On DHCP Client On Off DHCP Client Off always use encoded IP address These switches changes the IP address of the box from the default value Make sure S1 8 is On Foiea oF oF oF oF oF ono On Default IP and Mac Address Off Enable Custom IP Address 30 The PC Connection chapter Determining Desired Box Connection type The IR2 Radar connects to the PC through the Control Box using an Ethernet type connection The PC must have a network interface card NIC which looks like an oversized phone connector RJ 45 on the back of most laptops and desktop computers Ethernet networks are standard in the PC industry and supplies such as cabling routers and Network Interface Cards NIC are widely available There is a list of terms that will help make sense of the connection p
6. 4 Click OK once the image looks good Setting the Auto Sea Clutter Preset The Auto Sea function adjusts the image to dynamically compensate for changing sea State due to wind or swells The radar evaluates the type of echoes returned and more sea clutter control is applied from the center going out on the image One benefit of the Auto Sea setting is that if the sea state increases due to wind more sea clutter control is applied on the leeward side of the image to counteract the wave chop on that side of the vessel Auto Sea is a combination of two modes Harbor Sea Clutter and Auto Sea Clutter control When the range of the radar is 1 mile or less the program places the radar in the harbor sea clutter mode over 1 mile and the program switches the radar to auto sea clutter mode Harbor sea clutter is applied in situation where auto sea clutter control does not work well in environments where strong echoes are returned from land or nearby buildings Unlike the auto sea clutter mode this mode does not attempt to dynamically adjust the sea clutter application but rather applies a static sea clutter control value based on the harbor sea clutter preset As with the Auto Gain setting the Auto Sea clutter applies to all ranges But due to the nature of sea clutter application it is applied based on the STC Curve profile set below and generally has greater application closer to the vessel Follow these steps to adjust the Auto Sea clutter
7. Bandwidth Consumption Admiral s GlassBridge Networking uses UDP to send the real time nav information in a proprietary packet and Microsoft s Direct Play networking tool for chart sharing and other network functions 55 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Specifications Installer s Guide Nobeltec Software Specifications While the Nobeltec software is far more functional than a single table can describe the following represents many of the major features that are relevant to navigation and radar Software Visual Nobeltec 56 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Specifications Installer s Guide Software Visual Nobeltec InSight Radar Features Navigation Suite Admiral InSight Radar window Yes Radar Chart overlay Yes Split screen mode Yes Customizable radar toolbars Planview Yes Radar Off centering Yes Auto Range Auto Gain Auto Sea Clutter Yes EBL VRM Guard zone Yes Pulse Length Control Yes Rotation double speed requires 24V i Point and Click targeting MARPA Ee MuteMontorredarviewng SassBrdge networking radar suppor Rader console Nawiew seen Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 57 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Specifications Dimensions and Weight IR2 4D lt BOW Fixing Holes 65 lt a 140 pi i 70 1 205 fel 235 gt j lt 636 7 636 7
8. Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 The PC Connection Installer s Guide simplifies the radar alignment process A Remember aligning the radar with a chart is not a perfect science Remember that a chart is a hydrographers artistic view of the coastline and surrounding navigable information A radar on the other hand is a real depiction of what is being returned and interpreted by the radar You should expect that there will be some level of disparity between the chart and the radar Adjusting the Compass Master Heading Correction This process allows you to align the digital compass with the vessel center line This is normally a one time process that corrects the entire 360 equally To align the compass determine the amount of offset and enter it into the Compass Heading Correction screen To do this Open the Nobeltec software and a chart window where you can see the icon that represents the boat Right click on the boat and choose the option titled Properties Boat x General Log D R Track Alarms Stats Display Range Circle Latitude EERSTE Name 55 Nobeltec Lock Longitude A ongtuce PSE eet Ee I Display Line to Active Mark Bearings True C Magnetic f Display Predictor Line Mag Var 19 06 E Deviation min s into future Once the Boat properties window is open the General tab shows how the compass bearings are displayed True or Magnetic along with the magnetic variation at
9. s navigation software designed to work with this digital radar data stream This radar software includes a host of powerful tools designed to make navigating more safe and fun SS Nobeltec SERE El r Pulse SP Range RR nm m 22 2 8 kts 3 8 18 HDG 276 TT L L 48 25 449 N 123 22 911 W 07 10 clk 0 7 km 48 25 209 N 123 22 509 W TYPE MARPA NAME MR1 RNG 0 4 km BRG 302 T CSE 266 T SPD 3 4 kts 0 295 km 00 02 12 Settings EXP TGT Off thes yu Tides VICTORIA Currents Trial Island 5 2 miles SSW of Low ferG 110 T 1 5 kts BRG 175 T 44t a o km 235 T Ebb p RNG 12 0 km InSight Radar in the Nobeltec Admiral s NavView interface Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Introduction Installer s Guide System Configurations IR2 communicates with a proprietary protocol through standard PC networking devices The Nobeltec line of products takes advantage of all the power of the PC turning a standard or more ruggedized PC into the world s most powerful navigation platform Minimum System Requirements Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP 1 0 GHz processor with 256 MB Ram 16 bit color VGA compatible display or better 64 MB or better high end video graphics card 25 MB hard disk space additional space required for charts or other data CD ROM DVD required for Passport Deluxe data Available Serial and or USB ports for NMEA data Mouse or other pointing device GPS for positioning 10 100 E
10. 4 96 Nobeltec InSight Radar 2 65 8 213 8 3 8 z 259 A 10 1 4 273 gt B 003 4 7 286 n 11 1 4 11 16 60 23 8 68 8 Weight 1 5kg 3 3 Ib for MDS 5R 1 9kg 4 2 Ib for MDS 6R 62 Troubleshooting chapter Troubleshooting Direct Connections Test the Connection without the Radar Wizard If the Radar wizard is unable to see the IR2 a good next step is to try and find the radar another way Power the radar and wait for one to two full minutes for the radar to decide to use its default IP address Reboot your computer Once everything is up and running click on the Start button and then on the Run option In the field provided type the following Ping 192 168 0 1 t As shown below Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open ping 192 168 0 1 t x OK Cancel Browse This sends a Hello are you there type message to the radar You should see the following screen WINNT system32 ping exe Pinging 192 168 0 1 with 32 bytes of data time 16ms time lt i ms time lt i8ms time 10ms time 16ms time lt i ms time lt i6ms time lt i ms time lt 16ms time 16ms NNNNMUNNNN bytes 32 time lt 1 ms bytes 32 time lt ifms Seeoceqoceoeooo Fa Fak a fk a h pah pak fa fad a pah Once satisfied that the radar is responding you can terminate the Ping
11. Connecting the Cables ie cis ccierctecdedidansceioreletcecthiedessiouonotenes 18 Cable 1 Radar Cable From Radar 08 19 Cable connections for OPEN scanner 22 Grounding the Antenna Unit 24 Cable 1 Radar Cable to Control Box 06 25 Cable 2 Power Supply Cable ccccccccssssenee 26 Cable 3 Power On Off Switch 0 ccccececeeeees 28 Cable 4 Ethernet Connector Cable 08 29 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide The PC Connection iccsecsessesaccecestncsanseesaescaecmsedosensanseenes 31 Determining Desired Box Connection type 00 31 Installing Nobeltec Software eeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeerererreree 32 Connecting ORMON Si ccceetncecncecccecaceeaunntBixchdcqeacdeseacmeieesoiseece 33 Option 1 Connecting IR2 directly to a PC 33 Option 2 Connecting IR2 to an existing network 34 Connecting IR2 directly to a PC i cccccccnccssecscccteccsrterecctecsenes 36 Connecting IR2 to an existing network c0 cce 38 Using the Radar Setup Wizard ccccccccceeeeeeerenecteee 41 intial Radar So UD occa reacaaiexuieacactcteoneenemncecucaeameataaeacenceed 44 Setting the Trigger Delay xscccssecteoseedesccreccnccentenonelenterers 44 Aligning the Radar Image cccceeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeee 45 Setting the Radar Presets 1iccaicesssgacstartanicedantacteteengens 49 Product Spe
12. Installation Figure 2 10 Fitting the cover Radome antenna Antenna Shield Radome Bottom Fix Connector On PCB X11 X12 Inner Shield X11 Connect Here oe X12 Connect Here Radome Bottom Figure 2 11 Fitting the Radar Cable to the IR2 4D radome 21 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Hardware Installation Installer s Guide Cable connections for OPEN scanner 1 Use a socket wrench to remove the back cover of the scanner unit 2 Remove the two bolts securing the transceiver 3 Remove the connectors to the motor X1 RB716A J5 RB717A 718A 719A and to the heading switch X2 RB716A J3 RB717A 718A 719A Pull out the trans ceiver 4 Remove the four bolts securing the fixing plate at the cable entrance 5 Remove the metal fixing plate rubber seal and the washer that secure the cable Pass the cable through as shown in the diagram below replace the above items and tighten the bolts 6 Return the transceiver to its original position and secure it with the bolts removed 7 Connect the 7 pin connector to X11 RB716A J2 RB717A 718A 719A and the 9 pin connector to X12 RB716A J1 RB717A 718A 719A of the printed circuit board and connect the two connectors removed in Step 3 8 Replace the scanner cover Take care the cover does not pinch the cable when reattaching the cover 22 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Ins
13. Open Antenna fixing details Use sealing of silicon to prevent the bolts from becoming loose Radome may be broken if you use locking putty 14 Installer s Guide Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Hardware Installation Table 2 1 Bolts for Mounting Scanner Unit Radome antenna Thickness of mount base Bolts necessary to fix radome scanner Material Remarks 1 4mm 0 04 0 16 in M10 x 15 1 5mm pitch Stainless 4 9mm 0 16 0 35 in M10 x 20 Stainless 9 14mm 0 35 0 55 in M10 x 25 1 5mm pitch Stainless Included 14 19mm 0 55 0 75 in 1 5mm pitch M10 x 30 1 5mm pitch Stainless Table 2 2 Bolts for Mounting Scanner Unit Open antenna Thickness of mount base Bolts necessary to fix radome scanner Material Remarks 1 4mm 0 04 0 16 in M12 x 45 1 5mm pitch Stainless 4 9mm 0 16 0 35 in M12 x 50 1 5mm pitch Stainless 9 14mm 0 35 0 55 in Stainless Included 14 19mm 0 55 0 75 in M12 x 55 1 5mm pitch M12 x 60 1 5mm pitch Stainless 15 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Hardware Installation Installer s Guide Installing the Antenna to the Base Remove the protective cap covering the rotary coupler on the top of the scanner Match the antenna radiation direction to the direction of the arrow markings on the rotation base and secure the antenna in position using four M
14. Red DAT R SHIP S SHIP S E e 8 BP SHF SHIP S IR2 4D SCAN RMD PCB X12 IR2 4x 6x 12x 25x SCAN OPN PCB X12 uals Nobeltec ee InSight Radar 2 H12V Braid of Red DAT R fadar ontrol Box DAT Bcc Brown DEAC Gray o sey wire Figure 2 14 Cable 1 Wiring and connector pinouts 29 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Hardware Installation Installer s Guide Cable 2 Power Supply Cable Cable 2 Power Supply Connector Pinouts Nobeltec InSight Radar 2 Nof Color Function _ a 2 Power Supply N A N A N A E EN Power should be fed through a switch and protective fuses or circuit breakers as shown below HHI Generator Switchboard Charger Storage Battery beee Control Box 12 24V Radar Control Box Main Switch Panel Knife Switch with Fuses DC Voltage Reference Points Figure 2 15 Typical power supply switch wiring Warning Do not apply over 41 6V to the Control Box or it may be damaged beyond repair See the power table below to ensure the correct power supply 26 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide Hardware Installation Power Supply Requirements Supply voltage used Allowable voltage range 5A IR2 4D 6A IR2 4x 12 VDC 7A IR2 6x 10 2 to 41 6V 8A IR2 12x 2 5A IR2 4D 24 VDC 3A IR2 4x required for double speed 3 5A IR2 6x 18 6 to 41 6V support in Nobeltec Admiral 4A IR 12x 5 4
15. of time or if the router hub is re powered The Router hubs that Nobeltec recommends you use allow you to view the DHCP table to obtain all the devices on the network Using this tool for your Router hub locate the IP address of the IR2 Radar It will be in the list as RadarSensor as shown in the images below F Status Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q x Address B http 192 168 1 1 Status_Lan asp chfor P web sean z 30 F G EN A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Wireless G Broadband Router Status ess Applications ri 2 amp Gaming Administration 00 06 25 FF 57 4E 192 168 1 1 255 255 255 0 Enabled Start IP Address 192 168 1 100 End IP Address 192 168 1 149 DHCP Clients Table 64 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide Troubleshooting With this particular Linksys router type in the IP address of the router into the Internet Explorer address field to get to its diagnostic pages Clicking on the Status tab displays the image The DHCP Clients table button shows the entire list of devices on the network as shown below DHCP Active IP Table Microsoft Internet Explorer DHCP Active IP Table DHCP Server IP Address 192 168 1 1 Client Host Name IP Address MAC Address Expires deligig 192 168 1100 00 01 03 B4 04 3C 23 11 12 RadarSensor 192 168 1101 00 0D 8E 00 00 00 23 57 56 Close The Ra
16. radar Operations Manual chapter Getting Ready This chapter describes the IR2 components in preparation for installing on the vessel as well as some necessary precautions to be observed The following diagram explains in more detail about the order of the system installation Inspections of the delivered goods Unpack your package and check if all of the following items are included and in good order Part Numbers List Giou Product Radar Antenna Antenna Antenna Radar eae Name Base Part Type Cable Control Power Size Length Box N A Dome 242J158055A eS IRRE ER 4 kW 25 2 1 10 meter RW701A 03 Open Array 242J159098A Rete 4 kW 41 3 5 10 meter MBE SIs IR2 4x RB716A IR2 4 4 RW701A 04 Open Array 242J159098A 4 kW 53 4 5 10 meter IR2 6 4 RW701A 04 Open Array 242J159098A kW 14 5 1 t IR2 6x rezza EM ee a IR2 6 6 RW701A 06 Open Array 242J159098A 6 kW 78 6 5 10 meter IR2 12 4 RW701A 04 Open Array 242J159098A 12 kw 4 5 1 t ss PACIGA ear 06 a a a T REAA 12 kW 78 6 5 10 meter MBS Or IR2 25 4 RW701A 04 Open Array 242J159098A 25 kW 53 4 5 10 meter RW701A 06 Open Array 242J159098A IR2 25x IR2 25 6 RB719A 25 kW 78 65 10 meter IR2 25 9 RW701B 09 Open Array 242J159098A f 25 kW 108 9 0 10 meter Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Getting Ready Installer s Guide Standard Equipment List
17. that you enter here will be saved in the Nobeltec program Initial Radar Setup Setting the Trigger Delay After successfully installing the radar the transmit trigger delay should be reviewed and adjusted in order to compensate for cable transmission delays Longer cable runs generally require a higher trigger delay setting To do so Start the Nobeltec charting software and launch the Insight Radar window Once it is open and displaying a radar image adjust the Transmit Trigger Delay To do this click on the Radar drop down menu then on the Initial Radar Setup option Radar Initial Setup x Transmit Trigger Delay N62 ated i i in ax Radar Heading 0 aa Line Rotation H z a 0 7 Ej Deviation Defaults Setting the Transmit Trigger Delay The transmit trigger delay TxTrig is a setting when set incorrectly can cause a donut like ring to appear in the center of the radar image The trigger delay should be initially set to reduce the size of the ring In most cases Transmit Trigger should be between 125 and 160 Refinement of the transmit trigger is best done using Nobeltec s radar overlay on a chart Transmit Trigger Delay can also affect the radar image of a straight object such as a breakwater and riverfront These can appear deformed due to excessive or inadequate trigger delay Properly setting this may require on the water tuning when looking at a straight object The trigger delay adjustment remo
18. the scanner at a position as high as possible after considering the ship s hull structure and radar maintainability b Install scanner away from smoke stack and mast If the scanner is installed at the same height as the smoke stack or mast radar waves may be blocked creating shadow zones or generating false echoes c Install scanner as far forward as possible To avoid creating shadow zones or generating false echoes install the scanner at a position nearer to the ship s bow and away from obstacles When installing the scanner on a mast position it in front of the mast If obstacles cannot be avoided for the ship s structural reasons refer to Shifting away from obstacles described below d Do not install the scanner near hot or heat generating items Do not install the scanner at a position where it may be subjected to smoke or hot air from smokestacks or heat from lamps e Install the scanner away from antennas of other equipment Install the scanner as far as possible from radio antennas Warning Radar can effect and be effected by other antennas Ensure that your scanner is installed as far from other antennas as possible f Make the cable length as short as possible Keep the distance from the scanner to the control box within the standard cable length of 10 m If you use longer cable for unavoidable reasons limit the cable length to a maximum of 100 m 11 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Hardware Instal
19. watts or less or less or less or less or less Preheat time time 120 seconds 180 seconds seconds Compass Safe Distance component TypeName Standars Steering drew om om o ea om om o ea tom tam res oom tam raze 0m tam ren eom tam rasa tom tam reas om tam l Re eom tam O we om om 54 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide Specifications Environmental Specification To the requirements of IEC 60945 3rd Edition The major environmental specifications are as follows Temperature and humidity Operating Storage Humidity Temperature Temperature Antenna Unit 25 to 55 C 93 3 at 40 C Vibration 2 5Hz up to 13 2 Hz Amplitude 1mm 10 Max acceleration 7m s at 13 2Hz 13 2 Hz up to 100HZz Max acceleration 7 m s constant Communication Ports po Speed and Description Port UDP Port 10001 Subnet 255 255 255 0 InSight Radar IR2 Bandwidth Single Speed Avg 3 Mbps kk Double Speed Avg 5 Mbps Consumption consumption is per radar Data ee cae Less than 1 Mbps Admiral Consumption GlassBridge Direct Play Assigned Dynamically by Microsoft Network Port Direct Play Standard operation less than 1 Mbps Peaks during initial chart sharing at full consumption From 4 800 bps NMEA standard Serial Ports Bandwidth to as high as 38 400 bps Consumption speed variance depends on transmitting or listening device
20. 2x IR2 25x 53 78 108 Antenna 4516 8 9 Radome Open Transmit frequency 9410 30 MHz ae ee 1 8 1 2 1 8 1 2 0 8 Beam Width Rotation 24 48 RPM et 08 sec 2000 Hz 25 1000 25 1000 3 1500 3 1500 3 1300 Pulse n Medium 1 Length PRF Medium2 8 500 8 500 6 1000 6 1000 6 800 IF center frequency 60 MHz IF Wide male bandwidth Narrow 3 MHz Noise figure 6 5 dB nominal Operating Temperature 25 to 55 C 13 to 131 F Wind Force 100 knots relative Water resistance IPX6 IEC60945 Range Standard 1 8 1 4 1 2 3 4 1 1 5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 24 36 Minimum range Better than 25m 82 feet at 1 8 nm range Range discrimination Better than 25m 82 feet Range accuracy Better than 8m 26 feet or 0 9 of max range of scale in use Bearing accuracy Better than 1 Other functions Gain STC FTC interference rejection target expansion 53 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Specifications Installer s Guide Interface Specification Control Box to PC Communication Mode 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet Cat 5 or better Output o Radar image video by proprietary protocol Input o Radar control by proprietary protocol Cable Length Provided 2m standard Crossover Ethernet Control box to PC Power Supply Specification PRA IR2ax IR2 6x IR2 12x IRZ25x Voltage suppy 10 8 to 41 6 VDC 18 0 to 41 6 VDC 55 watts 70 watts 80 watts 90 watts Power 130
21. 8 bolts Antenna Radiation Surface Figure 2 7 Fitting the Aerial Unit 16 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide Hardware Installation Installing the Control Box After you have finished installing the scanner unit install the Control Box in the same way Find a dry weather and waterproof place within reach of the Antenna cable Choose a proper bolt length according to the thickness of the surface on which you are going to install the Control Box The hole diameter is different when using bolts or tapping screws When using tapping screws drill holes in a matched size When using bolts and nuts drill the holes of 6 mm 0 24 in diameter When you have finished install the pedestal part first and then the control box 4 96 1 4 Dia 4 Holes Nobeltec InSight Radar 2 213 8 3 8 0 1 4 273 X 10 3 4 286 gt 11 1 4 60 2 3 8 68 8 2 11 16 Figure 2 8 Dimensions of the fixing hole positions 17 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Hardware Installation Installer s Guide Connecting the cables There are four cables that need to be connected 4 Ethernet Control Box to PC or Network Hub Nobeltec InSight Radar 2 Radar Control Box 1 Radar to Control Box 2 Power Supply Figure 2 9 General cabling diagram General considerations The cable connecting the Antenna and Control unit
22. A IR2 25x CAUTION AC power supply cannot be used Plug the included power supply cable into the connector on the Control Box labeled Power Make sure to place the fuse and connector in a dry splash free area When extending the cable use a suitable cable as indicated below Supply voltage used Cable Conductor Cable Max Length 12 Gauge 25 Feet 12 VDC 10 Gauge 60 Feet 12 Gauge 70 Feet 24 VDC 10 Gauge 120 Feet Power Supply Cable Red Note Do not use or connect r red or green wires to anything To Control Unit J including a power source Ground DC gt To Power Supply DC Figure 2 16 Cable 2 Power supply cable 27 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Hardware Installation Installer s Guide Cable 3 Power On Off Switch Nobeltec InSight Radar 2 Cable 3 Power On Off Connector Pinouts Radar Control Box 1 Power a m 3 NA 4 Power You may use the On Off switch provided or another style if desired If you choose to use a different style it must be rated for 30 VDC or more and have a carrying capacity of 1A or higher The On Off switch does not carry the main power to the Control Box To install the On Off switch follow these steps 1 Once you have identified an optimal location for the On Off switch that is readily accessible route the blue and green wires to this location 2 Refer to the diagram below to layout and cut a rectangular mountin
23. NOBELTEC Radar Installer s Guide obeltec InSight Radar 2 IR2 Table of Contents DDE CIN ifa n SONAE E E E 1 Welcome to NobelteC csscazscostcecceniicrdusidieiuccceccentionicotiuetenss 1 What is InSight Radar 2 IR2 a an 1 System Configurations ws wstcncace cece aduapsntdieebecatsccesedoeeioesiiaedes 2 Minimum System Requirements eceeeeeee 2 Recommended System Requirements 020 2 InSight Radar Sample Installations eee 3 Installation at a SIAACG soi ncicietiadcccccncaetodnaduiaicnadddcsaioaetobercbes 6 Getting Ready its sisicaiiisnsvasivianiesaincnanvenstaneieuveasusaunaveansimanedsees 7 Inspections of the delivered goods eeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 Part NOMDGIS List rs ccisenvisnsnssesiacesnsiiasinnsitacinausaninvamncnamancss 7 Standard Equipment List zcicsasasoustousuawidessdetecoiousaaienlotar 8 Optional Cable List cic tencscccdassiatitedavoxcnedvadddarabewsieletidieles 8 Checking the Power Supply sxcecccccccasoncnerererecenegececssanzenccecence 9 Hardware Installation ccccccssseeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 Installing the Radar Base ssosoctatesicceanetetacqceideastecesscoueseaeaes 11 Shifting away from obstacles 2 2 scscsccddecnceectetsencees 12 Installing the Antenna Unit 13 Installing the Antenna to the Base se eseeeeeees 16 Installing the Control BOX sc cecccccccscsehecenmnsceencecandatnisnnsneses 17
24. Once in the TCP IP Properties window click on the option labeled Obtain an IP address automatically As in the image above right 40 Once entered hit the OK button to close all the screens You may have to reboot the computer for the changes to take effect Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide The PC Connection Using the Radar Setup Wizard This section assumes that you have correctly installed the IR2 and that it is functioning properly The Insight Radar option to the Nobeltec software includes a Radar Setup Wizard that simplifies the integration process You must run the Radar Setup Wizard the first time you install the software on a new computer on which you want to see the InSight Radar The Wizard also sets up the communication ports for other NMEA devices such as a GPS heading sensor and more IMPORTANT NOTE FOR NETWORKS When connecting multiple IR2 radars to the same network you must turn off all IR2 radars and copies of Nobeltec software connected to that network except the IR2 radar with which you want to connect Because Nobeltec Admiral can only work with a single radar at a time multiple radars on the same network require multiple copies of Admiral To launch the Radar Setup Wizard 1 Click on the Start button on your Windows task bar Then Programs Nobeltec Radar Wizard fi Nobeltec AA Radar Wizard If the Radar Setup Wizard is not in the Nobeltec program group you have not insta
25. are is installed correctly 4 The power is turned on to the radar and has been for at least one full minute 5 The LED s on the RJ 45 connector on both the PC and the MDS box are illu minated and or blinking The left most LED should remain solid while the other LED may blink 6 Verify the IP address and Subnet mask are obtained automatically 7 If you are uncertain about the PC s network configuration please contact the network administrator or the NIC card provider technical support 66 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Q A was tracking a target on my radar screen and it suddenly disappeared What happened to it One of the most critical pieces of data for target acquisition is a stable and correct heading value MARPA or AIS targets are generally lost when the target is too small returning too weak of an echo or the heading fluctuates too much If you experience lost targets on a consistent basis you can create a recording of your radar and send it to us for further troubleshooting To start recording right click on the Radar window and select Record Playback Select Record and the software will ask you for a file name The extension for the existing IR2 radar is RAD Please zip your playback file and e mail to support nobeltec com with a description of your problem My radar image occasionally looks smeared What is causing this Sme
26. aring of the radar image generally occurs due to one of two reasons which include 1 The PC is trying to do too many computations at one time Nobeltec recommends using at least a 1GHz system to prevent this 2 As the radar changes ranges there is a transition between the previous pulse length the radar was using and the pulse length of the new range setting The transition between these two causes the smearing to occur My vessel already has an existing network and am trying to connect my InSight Radar 2 into it but am having problems What should do There are a number of factors to consider when connecting the IR2 into an existing network Nobeltec has created a special document to cover issues related to network installations This guide can be downloaded or printed from the Nobeltec website To view this document go to http www nobeltec com products prod_radarmodels asp and then click on the Product Documentation link on the left hand of the screen Next click on the link for the Network Installation Troubleshooting Guide 67
27. cate for all warranty questions In brief For customers inside the USA Nobeltec and its hardware providers offer a limited warranty of 2 years on parts and 1 year on labor for all IR2 hardware For all other customers a 2 year limited warranty on parts that are delivered from Nobeltec s hardware partner Nobeltec Corporation 2005 All rights reserved Portions 2004 Koden Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted translated in any form by any means without the written permission of Nobeltec and or Koden Electronics Co Ltd The technical descriptions contained in this publication are subject to change without notice Neither Nobeltec nor KODEN assumes any responsibility for errors incidentals or consequential damages caused by misinterpretation of the descriptions contained in this publication Introduction chapter Welcome to Nobeltec Congratulations You have purchased the worlds most advanced radar in the recreational marine industry This Installers Guide assumes that you are a qualified marine electronics technician and are already familiar with Nobeltec s charting software and the process of installing sensitive electronic devices What is InSight Radar 2 IR2 IR2 is Nobeltec s radar solution It includes a special radar that transmits digital data through a converter box into a PC ready digital format It also includes a special version of Nobeltec
28. cifications cccccccsseeeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 53 Radar Specifications adsnstecesscetenescencssesladtnenscacexndecnuvenesenencte 53 Nobeltec Software Specifications ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 56 Dimensions and Weight aieso sedate osc cetetecetectertcededteetetetencsix 58 Troubleshooting sisi wists cscniininsinndsasesinesnevieensancsinavtsinseceiienssiens 63 Troubleshooting Direct Connections c00eeeeees 63 Troubleshooting Network Connections ceeee 64 Frequently Asked Questions ccccccccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeceees 67 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide A Safety Instructions Do not open the equipment unless familiar with electrical circuits and the service manual Wear a safety belt and hard hat when working on the antenna unit Serious injury or death can result if someone falls from a radar mast Turn off all power before beginning installation Fire electrical shock or serious injury can result if the power is left on or is applied while the equipment is being installed Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard The radar antenna emits electromagnetic radio frequency RF energy which can be harmful particularly to your eyes Never look directly into the antenna from a close distance while the radar is in operation Never expose yourself to the transmitting antenna at a close distance LIMITED WARRANTY Please read the enclosed warranty certifi
29. command by clicking on the X button in the upper right corner like any other window or by hitting the Ctrl and C key together If the list does not scroll as above or gives the message Hardware error Request timed out or anything other than Reply from 192 168 0 1 as shown above something is wrong with the connection Check the following 63 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Troubleshooting Installer s Guide 1 The PC and the IR2 Control box are connected with a crossover cable and not a straight through cable 2 The Network Interface Card software is installed correctly 3 The power is turned on to the radar and has been for at least one full minute 4 The LED s on the RJ 45 connector on both the PC and the MDS box are illu minated and or blinking The left most LED should remain solid while the other LED may blink 5 Verify the IP address and Subnet mask are correct 6 If you are uncertain about the PC s network configuration please contact the network administrator or the NIC card provider technical support Troubleshooting Network Connections Test the Connection without the Radar Wizard If the Radar wizard is unable to see the IR2 a good next step is to try and find the radar another way Power the radar and wait for one to two full minutes for the radar to obtain an IP address from the Router hub The IP address assigned to the radar is dynamic and may change if the radar is powered off for a period
30. con in notification area when connected Disable ce ok Cancel Connection Status Connection Properties TCP IP Properties Window Window Window 4 Once in the TCP IP Properties window click on the option labeled Use the fol lowing IP address Then In the address field type the following information IP Address 192 168 0 100 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 A Tip In the event that your computer already has a local connection with the IP address listed above change the last 3 digits of the IP address from 100 to any number between 002 and 099 Once this data has been entered hit the OK button to close all the screens You may have to reboot the computer for the changes to take effect Once you ve verified that the IP settings are correct go to the Step titled Using the Radar Setup Wizard 37 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 The PC Connection Installer s Guide Connecting IR2 to an existing network All computers running Windows assumes the existence of a router hub and is pre configured to obtain an IP address automatically So unless you have changed this setting or you followed the instructions above for a direct connection this setup process is fairly straightforward Step 1 Connecting the devices Using a patch cable sold separately connect the PC and the Control Box to an appropriate Router hub If you are using a high speed wireless card follow the manufactu
31. darSensor is clearly identified with its accompanying IP address Click on the Start button and then on the Run option In the field provided type the IP address displayed in the DHCP table as shown Ping 192 168 1 101 t As shown below This sends a Hello are you there message to the radar You should see the following screen cx C WINDOWS System32 ping exe Ox Pinging 192 168 1 161 with 32 bytes of data Reply Reply Reply Reply s Reply fr a ale i s Reply 1684 101 tine ine eply fr i z i s Reply y 5 cas bytes 32 time 3ms 65 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Troubleshooting Installer s Guide Once satisfied that the radar is responding you can terminate the Ping command by clicking on the X button in the upper right corner like any other window or by hitting the Ctrl and C key together If the list does not scroll as above or gives the message Hardware error Request timed out or anything other than Reply from 192 168 0 1 something is wrong with the connection Check the following 1 Verify that the IR2 works with the direct connect mode This significantly reduces the possibility of failure in the IR2 Control box and focuses our attention on the network 2 The PC and the radar are connected to a router hub using straight through cables hold connectors upside down side by side and verify that the color order is the same on both sides 3 The Network Interface Card softw
32. er operation of the IR2 radar sensor unit Refer to the following tables for correct ratings of the fuses used in the respective models Supply Voltage to Fuse Table for IR2 4D 12 VDC 10A 250V or 125V T3 15A 250V or 125V 6 3 x 32mm 5O x 20mm 24 VDC 10A 250V or 125V T3 15A 250V or 125V 6 3 x 32mm 5 x 20mm Note Marked fuses are included with IR2 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Getting Ready Installer s Guide Supply Voltage to Fuse Table for IR2 4x IR2 6x and IR2 12x 12 VDC 10A 250V or 125V 5A 250V or 125V 6 30 x 32mm 5 x 20mm 24 VDC 10A 250V or 125V T3 15A 250V or 125V 6 3 x 32mm 5 x 20mm Note Marked fuses are included with IR2 Supply Voltage to Fuse Table for IR2 25x 10A 250V or 125V 5A 250V or 125V ea NRE 6 3 x 32mm 5 x 20mm T3 15A 250V or 125V 5O x 20mm Note Marked fuses are included with IR2 10 Hardware Installation chapter Installing the Radar Base A radar s target detection capacity varies greatly depending on the fitted position of the scanner An ideal position is a location high above the ship s keel line where there are no obstacles around the scanner On an actual ship such an ideal location is limited therefore consider the following suggestions when you determine the place to install the scanner a Install scanner at a position as high as possible The higher the installation position the longer the ranging distance Install
33. ft now click on the Properties button to open the Connection Properties window below middle Now click on the Internet Protocol TCP IP item in the list and then on the Properties button as shown This final step opens the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window below right Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties PS Local Area Connection Properties pn General General Authentication Advanced You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports Connect using this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for SS the appropriate IP settings E9 3Com EtherLink XL 10 100 PCI For Complete PC Manage t Local Area Connection Status Obtain an IP address automatically This connection uses the following items Use the following IP address r ne Configure General Support Connection M E Client for Microsoft Networks IP address 192 168 0 100 Status Connected M Fie and Print Subnet mask 255 255 255 d Duration 1 day 06 20 20 nternet Protocol TCP IP efault gateway Speed 100 0 Mbps psia gaizen Use the following DNS server addresses al Received Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication Bier 6955146 16 375 060 across diverse interconnected networks Activity Sent Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Show i
34. g hole for the switch 3 Pass the the green and blue wires through the hole from behind the panel and connect the wires to the switch 4 Press the switch into the mounting hole 5 Place the On Off switch into the Off position Cable Switch Wire Color Terminal 5 8 in Green 16 mm Blue tb Schematic 1 7 1b Mounting oh Hole 2 ee Sci On Off Control Switch Rear View Figure 2 17 Cable 3 Power On Off switch 28 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide Hardware Installation Cable 4 Ethernet Connector Cable 4 Ethernet Control Box to PC or Network Hub From Control Box to PC Nobeltec Function InSight Radar 2 OO Ro RD O Figure 2 18 Cable 4 Control Box rear view Radar Control Box The Ethernet connector cable is discussed in greater length in the next chapter Changing the Dip Switch Settings The dip switch settings are set at the factory and should not need to be changed However changing the dip switches may be necessary to optimize and or customize an installation For example on a direct connect installation you may turn S1 1 off to disable the DHCP client Changing this eliminates the one minute delay before the radar is available due to DHCP activity Additionally you may need to change the default IP address of the radar to prevent conflict with other devices in a network Please contact Nobeltec before changing these settings
35. gure 3 1 InSight Radar connected directly to PC 33 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 The PC Connection Installer s Guide Option 2 Connecting IR2 to an existing network The second option for connecting the IR2 radar to a PC is through an existing network hub or router With this solution you should already have a network setup and operating that has a router or hub acting as a DHCP server to the PC s and other connected devices NMEA devices GPS Heading Sensor IR2 Autopilot Control Box Others USB Patch Multi Port s Cable Included eeececce Customer Supply Items 34 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide The PC Connection A A CAUTION The amount of non radar network traffic can dramatically reduce the quality of the radar presentation This is particularly true if using a wireless network or when using the network for high bandwidth uses such as browsing the Internet or sharing files CAUTION PC network installations can be significantly more complicated Make sure to verify that the network is properly setup and running and that a qualified network administrator is on board Other than limited phone support Nobeltec is not able to provide support on Network installation or operation CAUTION Wireless networks function with limited bandwidth and are susceptible to RF interference Please check with Nobeltec for tested network compo
36. hart Once lined up hit the Add button to add this value to the deviation table 4 Now change the vessel heading to another heading and repeat the process until you feel confident that the radar image lines up with the chart at each heading Setting the Radar Presets The auto gain and auto sea functions allow for hands free operation of the radar As with any other setting on the radar these modes must be properly set up in order to operate correctly The following sections describe the presets that must be set for proper operation r Profile stecwe A Rte 0 8 m Presets Cancel Auto Sea 94 Restore Defaults Auto Gain 134 Tune 854 There are several presets that affect the quality of the image This section only reviews those that affect the performance of the radar while using the auto 49 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 The PC Connection Installer s Guide functions The above dialog is used for all preset controls your actual values may vary from those in the image Pressing OK applies and saves the changes you have made Pressing Cancel undoes any changes you have made and restores the settings prior to modification Restore Defaults sets the values to factory defaults Follow the instructions below to adjust specific preset values on the radar Auto Tune Preset Controls The Nobeltec radar is always in auto tune mode In order to optimize the image it is necessary to set t
37. he auto tune preset to make sure you are receiving the best quality image possible Once set you should not need to adjust the auto tune preset unless the image quality deteriorates out of the control of the auto control Generally you should adjust the auto tune preset once a year to make sure you have the best image Follow these steps 1 Select Adjust Radar Presets by right clicking on the radar image window or from the Radar menu 2 Adjust the auto tune control down until you see the image start to deteriorate Note the value of the setting 3 Adjust the auto tune control up past the point where the image looks good until the image starts to deteriorate 4 Select the point between the two where the quality of the image is at its best Setting the Auto Gain Preset The auto gain function automatically preserves the look of the image based on the auto gain preset You must first adjust the auto gain preset before adjusting the auto sea settings Once the auto gain is set it will be set for all ranges Follow these steps to adjust the Auto Gain preset AUTO lt P GAIN 1 Click and depress the Auto Gain toolbar button 2 To adjust the image quality right click in the InSight Radar window and select Adjust Radar Presets 50 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide The PC Connection 3 Adjust the auto gain control down if the image looks too strong Adjust the auto gain control up if the image looks to faint
38. his system System must have either a combo GPS heading sensor or a separate digital compass Requires the PC to have a static IP address of 192 168 0 100 or any other compatible IP address for InSight Radar connection Number of NMEA inputs is 32 but if not setup properly can overwhelm the PC Communication ports GPS Gyro Heading sensor provides best results for Radar Chart overlay For differences between VNS and Admiral see Chapter titled Specifications Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Introduction Installer s Guide IR2 to a Nobeltec GlassBridge Network Admiral wi GlassBridge Network MDS Control Box Admiral wi GlassBridge Network USB Multi Port s Wind Instruments Depth Water Digital 1 Temp Speed Compass g 7 NMEA IN Out H Autopilot NMEA IN Out Notes for this system System must have either a combo GPS heading sensor or a separate digital compass Requires approved Ethernet router hub for proper InSight Radar operation IP Addresses are established dynamically by router for InSight Radar connection Secondary laptop can be wired or wireless provided that a wireless router hub exists operating at 802 11g or higher Wireless Nobeltec Display essentially repeats anything displayed on primary nav system including Radar Requires a separate network connection on the PC from the radar Maximum of seven 7 monitors per PC Nobeltec s Glas
39. ing a Combination GPS Heading sensor that determines heading based on dual GPS antennas instead of magnetic significantly improves the accuracy of incoming heading data and simplifies the radar alignment process Once you have resolved the radar heading line and compass master rotations you now need to test the radar alignment at various headings to discover the onboard deviations The easiest way to do this is to be on the water in a clear open area and drive at each heading for a short while correcting the deviation as you go An example of a way to do this follows 48 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide The PC Connection 1 Once on the water with the Nobeltec software running with radar and the head ing sensor open the Compass deviation Adjustment tool click on the Deviation entry button in the Compass Heading Corrections window shown above Compass Deviation Adjustment Tool x Use this tool to adjust the compass deviation visually Click dd to store the deviation adjustment in the Magnetic Compass Deviation Table accessible through Boat Properties Unadjusted Heading 100 M Master Heading Correction 5 Current Deviation oe New Deviation f Adjusted Heading 98 M 2 Steer to magnetic North 3 With a chart window open with radar overlay turned on observe how the radar lines up with the chart If the radar does not line up correctly use the screen above to rotate the radar image to the c
40. ion listed below Connections with IR2 4D RB715A 1 Remove the radome cover from the Antenna unit by gently lifting upward to avoid bumping against the internal aerial There are four screws holding it in place 2 If necessary remove the tape securing the antenna 3 Remove the shield cover located on the backside 4 Remove the cable clamping plate and rubber ring pass the cable through the opening replace the rubber ring and clamp the cable to the scanner unit with screws on the fixing plate Attach the cable connector to the X1 and X2 connectors on the printed circuit board 5 Replace the aluminum cover Lay the cable shield into the channel machined into the aluminum housing Be careful that the cable will not get caught between the main unit and cover 6 Manually rotate the antenna to ensure that radar wand will not bump up against or hit the cable 7 Replace the upper part of the radome being careful not to bump it against the antenna Make sure that the cover is positioned in the correct direction as shown in Figure 2 10 The upper and lower parts of the radome each have alignment markings indicating screw positions 19 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Hardware Installation Installer s Guide Company Logo Seal On This Side lt Ship s Bow Fixing Screws lt Ship s Bow Cable Inlet L J Y Fix Four Screws 20 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide Hardware
41. lation Installer s Guide Shifting away from obstacles Shifting from keel line By shifting the scanner position from the keel line to the starboard side of the ship it is possible to move shadow zones to the port side which can keep a clearer vision in the bow direction The starboard shift distance is obtained by a few measurements and using the calculation below Ls 0 4R D 2 m when R lt 15m Ls 0 025R D 2 m when R gt 15m Where Ls Length of shift or distance to be shifted from keel line D diameter of obstacle on keel line R distance from scanner to obstacle Scanner Unit Obstacle Keel Line Figure 2 1 Shifting the antenna from keel line Obtaining sufficient dip angle Raise the scanner position so that there is a sufficient dip angle available between the line of sight from the scanner to the obstacle and the horizontal line By raising the dip angle above 5 degrees it is possible to prevent mid and long distance shadow zones The radar cannot detect objects below the line of sight Horizontal Line Line of Sight Figure 2 2 Obtaining sufficient dip angle 12 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide Hardware Installation Installing the Antenna Unit When you have decided the place of installation prepare the mounting bracket or platform as shown in Figure 2 3 If the surface of a platform or mounting base is not even insert appropriate fairing materials between the an
42. lled the Nobeltec software with the Insight Radar module Check to make sure that you installed the correct CD 2 After the opening screen appears click on the Next button Radar Setup Wizard Port Configuration Before we get started Please verify that the following steps have been performed The radar has been installed according to the Installers Guide The radar is correctly connected to the radar control box The radar control box is securely connected to the J PC or network router hub with the correct cables amp The radar control box is properly connected to a clean power source The radar is powered On wy Click Next to Proceed lt Back i i Cancel 41 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 The PC Connection Installer s Guide 3 Verify that you have accomplished all of the requirements as outlined and then click on the Next button The Radar Setup Wizard will search your available serial ports for incoming information including your GPS and heading sensor Continue stepping through the Radar Setup Wizard making sure to closely follow the instructions Radar Setup Wizard Search for Radar Listening for Radar Connection The Setup Wizard is listening to all available ports on your system Please turn the Radar unit ON at this time and the wizard will detect the port to which the radar is connected Checking Found GPS Found Heading Checking Checking Found Cancel Help
43. nents How does the IR2 Control Box know what IP address to use When powered on the IR2 Control Box attempts to communicate to the network to request an IP address If a router or hub or other DHCP serving device responds with an IP address then the IR2 Control Box knows it is on a network and operates with the assigned IP address It is then available by all copies of Nobeltec Admiral on the network If after a short time no IP address is given then the IR2 Control box defaults to its backup IP address which is 192 168 0 1 Resetting the IP address on the Control box only happens if the power is recycled on the control box 35 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 The PC Connection Installer s Guide Connecting IR2 directly to a PC If you have chosen to connect the radar directly to the PC the cable supplied with the radar is the correct cable However since Windows is not setup from the manufacturer to operate a network without a hub there are a few steps to follow Step 1 Connecting the devices Using the included Crossover cable connect the Control Box to the PC Plug either end into the control box and PC cable direction is not important If the enclosed cable is too short you can purchase longer cables For direct connects make sure that you purchase a crossover cable The cable should be as short as possible but can be up to 200 if required Step 2 Configure your PC to talk directly to the Control box Wind
44. o into the Adjust Radar Presets function again 7 Adjust the harbor sea preset value up until most of the weak echoes are elimi nated Click OK 8 Adjust the radar range to 1 8Nm and verify that strong echoes from nearby ves sels or land are not eliminated If land or vessel echoes are small or have been eliminated follow the above steps to decrease the harbor sea clutter preset STC Curve The STC Curve function allows you to control the Sea Clutter profile of the radar By default the STC Curve profile is set to a value of 4 For most applications there should be no need to change this setting However you may want to adjust this value to get a better application of sea clutter if the radar is either mounted very high on the vessel or extremely low This setting affects all modes of sea clutter application auto harbor and manual Follow these steps to adjust the STC Curve profile 1 Set the radar range to 12Nm 2 Set the gain and sea clutter to manual settings 3 Setting the STC curve profile to a lower number causes the application of sea clutter to be focused around the vessel Setting it to a higher number causes STC to be applied through out more of the image Adjust the STC curve profile value up or down and observe its impact on the radar image 4 Select the desired application of the STC curve profile and click OK 52 Product Specifications chapter Radar Specifications IR2 4D IR2 4x IR2 6x IR2 1
45. ows assumes the existence of a router hub and is pre configured to obtain an IP address automatically In this case no such device exists so the IP address on the PC needs to change for compatibility with the IR2 Control box 1 Open the Windows Control Panel This is typically accomplished by clicking on the Start button then on Control Panel Older versions of Windows may require that you click on the Start button then on Settings and then on the Control Panel option 2 Once in the Control Panel double click on the Network Connections icon older versions of Windows call this by a slightly different name It will be named similar to Network and Dial up connections Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Q x amp i 2 Search I Folders E s Network Connections Network Tasks gt Local Area Connection a Create a new connection Enabled Set up a home or small i 3Com EtherLink L 10 100 PCI office network See Also JD Network Troubleshooter Other Places Details Network Connections window Because PC s can connect to more than one network you may see more than one Local Area Connection icon 36 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide The PC Connection 3 Open the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window by double clicking on the Network icon that is going to be used to connect to the IR2 This opens the Connection Status window below le
46. pens the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window below right Local Area Connection Status General Support Connection Status Duration Speed Activity Sent Properties Disable Bytes 6 955 146 Connected 1 day 06 20 20 100 0 Mbps Received 16 375 060 4 Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using E9 3Com EtherLink XL 10 100 PCI For Complete PC Manage Configure This connection uses the following items M Eh Client for Microsoft Networks M JE File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks ee Install Jninstal Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemnet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Connection Status Window Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Altemate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings OAE A O Use the following IP address _ SSS i Obtain DNS server address automatically O Use the following DNS server addresses Advanced Connection Properties Window OK Cancel TCP7 IP Properties Window 4
47. preset 1 Set the radar range to 12Nm AUTO lt P SEA 2 Click and depress the Auto Sea toolbar button 3 Select the Adjust Radar Presets function by right clicking on the radar image win dow or from the Radar menu 4 Set the auto sea preset to 10 Set the STC Curve preset to 4 Click OK 5 Manually adjust the gain until you get secondary echoes through out the image make sure your radar color selection allows you discern between strong and weak echoes 51 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 The PC Connection Installer s Guide 6 Go into the Adjust Radar Presets function again 7 Adjust the auto sea preset value up until most of the weak echoes for an 8Nm radius are eliminated Click OK 8 Adjust the radar range to 1 5Nm and verify that strong echoes from nearby ves sels or land are not eliminated If land or vessel echoes are small or have been eliminated follow the above steps to decrease the sea clutter preset Follow these steps to adjust the Harbor Sea clutter preset 1 Set the radar range to 1Nm 2 Click and depress the Auto Sea toolbar button 3 Select the Adjust Radar Presets function by right clicking on the radar image window or from the Radar menu 4 Set the harbor sea preset to 10 Set the STC Curve preset to 4 Click OK 5 Manually adjust the gain until you get secondary echoes through out the image make sure your radar color selection allows you discern between strong and weak echoes 6 G
48. rer s installation procedures to get everything connected and tested properly Patch cables should be as short as possible but can be up to 200 if required and can be purchased from any computer supply store CAUTION PC network installations can be significantly more complicated Make sure to verify that the network is properly setup and running and that a qualified network administrator is on board Other than limited phone support Nobeltec is not able to provide support on Network installation or operation CAUTION Wireless networks function with limited bandwidth and are susceptible to RF interference Please check with Nobeltec for tested network components 38 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide The PC Connection Step 2 Configure your PC to talk to the router hub IMPORTANT NOTE If you already have a network running and the PC with Nobeltec software is currently operating on this network you can skip this step and go straight to the section titled Using the Radar Setup Wizard As mentioned above Windows is normally set up to obtain its IP address automatically However if you followed the Direct Connect instructions above you ll need to reset this functionality by essentially reversing what we did above 1 Open the Windows Control Panel This is typically accomplished by clicking on the Start button then on Control Panel Older versions of Windows may require that you click on the Star
49. rnet Protocol is a set of communication protocols developed for the Internet in the 1970 s by the US DoD to get data from one network device to another and is widely used for PC network connections As a summary to the terms above The IR2 Radar is either assigned an IP address or if necessary uses its default IP address to communicate via TCP IP over an Ethernet network Facilitating this communication might be a router or hub which allows greater flexibility and expansion within the network 31 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 The PC Connection Installer s Guide Installing Nobeltec Software It is necessary to install this software even if you have Nobeltec software already loaded on your system In addition to installing the Nobeltec software on a new computer it can also upgrade existing Nobeltec software to recognize and operate the InSight Radar 2 To install the Nobeltec software Insert the program CD into your CD ROM drive The program will autorun an installation program Follow the on screen instructions to install or update the Nobeltec software If the CD does not autorun follow the next set of instructions 1 Select Start Run from the taskbar and type D setup exe substitute the drive letter of your CD ROM drive for D if it is different 2 Follow the on screen instructions to install or update the Nobeltec Software Once installed you should see a splash screen similar to the one shown below NOBELTEC
50. rocess IP Address Internet Protocol host address usually represented in dotted decimal notation The IR2 has a default IP address when not connected to router hub of 192 168 0 1 When connected through a router hub the IP address is assigned by that router hub which acts as a DHCP server MAC Address Media Access Control is the HW address of a device DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a protocol for automating and facilitating the communication of computers that use TCP IP Any network running with IR2 must have a DHCP server typically served by the router hub Router Hub A device which forwards data packets between networks or devices within a network Router hubs that work with IR2 must be setup as a DHCP server Some Router hubs can also send data over a wireless protocol called 802 11g or faster Ethernet A type of networking technology for local area networks NIC Network Interface Card This device contains an Ethernet port and are most typically built onto the PC motherboard Patch Cable An Ethernet male to male cable intended to connect devices to a network hub router In a PC network with a router patch cables are likely the only cable used Patch cables are not included with the IR2 but are available at any electronics store Cross over Cable An Ethernet male to male cable used to connect devices directly to a PC Acrossover cable is included with the IR2 TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Inte
51. sBridge Network broadcasts NMEA data to all copies of Admiral on the network GPS Gyro Heading sensor provides best results for Radar Chart overlay Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide Introduction Dual IR2 s to a Nobeltec GlassBridge Network MDS MDS Control Box Control Box Wireless or Wired Hub Router Admiral Wi GlassBridge Network USB Multi Port s RN lt rs i 4 i g Depth Water Digital p Wind Instruments Temp Speed Compass 2379 NMEA IN Out Autopilot NMEA IN Out Notes for this system Same as single radar on network prior page Each computer can only work with one IR2 at a time To switch radars requires the user ro re setup the radar using the Radar Setup Wizard Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide Installation at a Glance Below are the major steps for installing the Nobeltec InSight Radar solution Use this as a guide for the installation process Step 1 Verify that you have everything Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Installers Guide Chapter 1 Install the radar and Control Box Installers Guide Chapter 2 Install Nobeltec software and configure IP address Installers Guide Chapter 3 Run the Radar Setup Wizard Installers Guide Chapter 3 Final Radar Setup Installers Guide Chapter 3 Orient yourself and the customer to Nobeltec software and
52. should already be attached to the Antenna By default these cables come in 10 meter lengths however longer cables are available and are typically installed at the factory However should the need arise for you to replace the cable use this section to understand how this occurs If the desired cable is attached to the antenna you can skip this entire section 1 The cable connecting the Antenna and Control Unit should be run separately away from other cables such as radio antenna feeders power cables etc Under no circumstances should it be in parallel arrangement with other cables These precautions are essential to avoid radio interference to from other equip ment installed on the ship If this is not possible either cable set should be screened with metal conduit or another form of shielding 2 Cable should be run as short as possible but be kept within the standard length to achieve best radar performance 3 The copper braids of the cable must be grounded via a grounding stud in the transceiver unit 18 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide Hardware Installation Cable 1 Radar Cable From Radar The first cable is the one that connects the radar scanner to the Radar Control Box MDS 5R or MDS 6R If this cable is already attached to the Radar Base you can skip this section Remember This side of Cable 1 is normally supplied already connected with 2kW models All other radar models should follow the instruct
53. t button then on Settings and then on the Control Panel option 2 Once in the Control Panel double click on the Network Connections icon Again older versions of Windows call this by a slightly different name It will be named similar to Network and Dial up connections Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Q ex amp amp Search gt gt Folders E ddress e Network Connections LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks gt Local Area Connection E Create a new connection Enabled 2 Set up a home or small UC 3Com EtherLink XL 10 100 PCI office network See Also WG Network Troubleshooter Other Places Details Network Connections window Because PC s can connect to more than one network you may see more than one Local Area Connection icon 39 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 The PC Connection Installer s Guide 3 Open the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window by double clicking on the Network icon that is going to be used to connect to the IR2 because PC s can connect to more than one network you may see more than one Local Area Connection icon than in the image above This opens the Connection Status window below left now click on the Properties button to open the Connection Properties window below middle Now click on the Internet Protocol TCP IP item in the list and then on the Properties button as shown This final step o
54. taller s Guide Hardware Installation Remove These Connectors TR Unit Fixing Bolts Fixing Bolt Clamp Fixing Plate Inter Connection Cable Lay the braid under the fixing plate as short as possible Fixing Bolt Cable Shielding Terminal Washer Fixing Plate Scanner Unit Sealing Rubber Cable Inlet Inter Connection Cable Figure 2 12 Fitting interconnecting cable Open scanner 23 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Hardware Installation Installer s Guide Grounding the Antenna Unit Connect a grounding wire from one of the bolts on the scanner base as shown in Figure 2 13 The crimping terminal and grounding wire are user supplied items Chassis Radome Bottom __ Mount Base Scanner Cover gt To Ship s Hull Crimping Terminal Grounding Wire Grounding Wire Figure 2 13 Grounding the Antenna Unit 24 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide Hardware Installation Cable 1 Radar Cable to Control Box The other end of Cable 1 is connected to the Control Box Simply plug the cable into the appropriate port on the top of the Control Box Cable 1 Radar Connector Cable IR2 4D SCAN RMD PCB X11 Radar Control Box IR2 4x 6x 12x SCAN OPN Radar Connector Color Function 250V 9 BP SHF R ee VITRG ae of
55. tenna pedestal and the mounting surface to ensure a stable mounting platform Do not use an edge that might trap water Figure 2 3 Recommended mounting base or platform Using the included drill hole template or you can refer to the drawings in Figure 2 4 drill holes for the five locations on the mount base and use these holes to fix the scanner unit to the mount base with hexagonal bolts The bolts included with your radar equipment will suffice for mount base thickness of 9 to 14 mm 0 35 to 0 55 in If the mount base is thicker or thinner than this prepare the bolts listed in the tables 2 1 and 2 2 Unit mm inch j t BOW BOW wi2x4 ol4x4 15 32 214 i 199 l 8 27 64 753 64 Eae Oe ot 170 611 16 a ee i Swing Radius i R550 3 ft antenna Dr Qoe O H R700 4 ft antenna XJ sf R1000 6 ft antenna Center of Gravity Mounting diagram for Mounting diagram for IR2 4D IR2 4x 6x 12x 25x Figure 2 4 Mounting diagrams Note Access hole for vertical cable entry only 13 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Hardware Installation Installer s Guide Radome Bottom Mounting Plate Washer Included In oon Spring Washer The Installation M12 Hexagonal Bolt Materials Kit Figure 2 5 Dome fixing details M Double Nuts Z Spring Washer Washer N Scanner Base a pua Mount Base oa M12 Hexagonal Bolt Fix Four Screws Figure 2 6
56. the boat location Click on the Deviation button to open the Compass Heading Corrections dialog 46 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide The PC Connection Compass Heading Corrections x Master Heading Correction Enter master correction before entering deviation values Master Correction E Cancel Deviation Table e r oe Ge b Enter the compass master correction rr aca magnetic heading value in the field provided Values Use Deviation Table Because the master value affects all Basil Daun Deviation Ent degrees equally make sure that you earing eviation lt 0 enter it before you proceed to creating a 5 Clear all entries Compass deviation table 10 15 20 zl are Click the OK button to close out of this dialog Adjusting the Radar Heading Line Rotation This process allows you to align the radar transceiver with the center line of the vessel and only needs to be set once This is a different function than aligning your heading sensor so make sure you are adjusting the radars physical heading line to match the center line of your vessel One way to do this is to simply eyeball the difference However it is easiest to do this using the radar overlay feature If the charted land does not appear to line up correctly with the radar return for the same land mass use the rotate scroll bar to adjust the rotation angle until the overlaid image aligns correctly Remember Make sure you ha
57. thernet Card Rapid output Heading Sensor Use GPS Gyro Heading Sensor for best radar overlay on electronic charts Recommended System Requirements In order to get the best results using Nobeltec InSight Radar software we recommend you use a PC with the following specifications Windows 2000 XP Pro Pentium IV 2 4 GHz with 512 MB RAM or more and 50 MB hard disk space Additional space required for navigation data CD and DVD ROM drive The following available data ports 2 Serial or USB ports GPS Heading sensor or other device USB port for Nobeltec InSight Radar Box input if applicable Ethernet Network port for the Digital Radar input if applicable High end 3D video graphics card with OpenGL capabilities Heading Sensor capable of outputting NMEA heading information If not using the preferred combo GPS Heading sensor we recommend the Nobeltec heading sensor Its fast 10Hz output makes for better radar overlay GPS capable of outputting NMEA position information within 6 accuracy or a GPS Gyro heading sensor Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide Introduction InSight Radar Sample Installations IR2 with Single Computer MDS Control Box Admiral wi aa OR GlassBridge o Network USB Multi Port s gt oh E Depth Water Digital Wind Instruments a cme NMEA IN Out Autopilot NMEA IN Out Note Dashed Boxes indicate user supplied options Notes for t
58. ve a heading sensor connected to the PC Without a heading sensor the Nobeltec software cannot align the image correctly onto the chart To check if you have heading connected add the Heading console item to the console and verify that it does not read N A Tools Options Console Heading check box To adjust this setting Start the Nobeltec charting software and launch the InSight Radar window Once it is open and displaying a radar image click on the Radar drop down menu then on the Initial Radar Setup option 47 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 The PC Connection Installer s Guide Radar Initial Setup Transmit Trigger Delay gt ai in ax Radar Heading j p Line Rotation 180 0 180 Deviation Defaults Once in this window use the spinner buttons or the slider to line up the image A Remember The Radar Heading Line is a one time setup Once you have it corrected there should not be a regular need to adjust this setting Alignment issues while underway are typically a function of compass deviation challenges Creating a Compass Deviation Table Due to magnetic interferences and other considerations magnetic compasses can provide inaccurate information To complicate this matter the level of heading inaccuracy can change at each compass heading To resolve this inside the Nobeltec software is a table that allows you to enter correction values at each 5 increment A Tip Us
59. ves deformations in the radar return as shown in the images below 44 Nobeltec InSight Radar IR2 Installer s Guide The PC Connection Inadequate Tx Trig Good Tx Trig Excessive Tx Trig Aligning the Radar Image Getting the radar to properly align with the electronic chart requires a few key devices and software settings As a summary these three are Compass Master Heading Correction In certain cases it is not possible to install the digital compass exactly parallel with the vessel center line This software setting allows an offset to be entered into the program to compensate for this occurrence Radar Heading Line For similar reasons to the compass it is not always possible to install the radar with the front of the radar exactly paralleling the vessel s keel line or center line the Radar Heading Line adjustment can compensate for this occurrence Compass Deviation Magnetic compasses can give incorrect readings for many reasons The most typical is magnetic interference on the boat The engine block a large anchor and rode and even electronics can create magnetic interference The Nobeltec software allows you to enter in a deviation table that tells the software how to adjust the incoming heading data to compensate for these local deviations Tip Using a Combination GPS Heading sensor that determines heading based on dual GPS antennas instead of magnetic significantly improves the accuracy of incoming heading data and 45

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