NorthStar Navigation 10 kW User's Manual
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1. 4 Find a target at least 1 nautical mile distant that appears on both the chart and the radar overlay Do not choose a beach or a buoy as a target instead choose an obvious land pattern or solid object with a fixed reference point such as a jetty lighthouse or pier Zoom in as necessary to place identifiable objects near the outer edge of the screen Press Control so that it displays Radar Press Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 and I nstall o N ODO WN Press Heading Calibrate then press the Cursor Pad left and right to rotate the radar image so that the radar target matches its compass heading on the chart and lines up on top of the position shown on the chart Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 39 9 If possible check targets in all quadrants to ensure accurate adjustment Set the heading calibration heading sensor not installed The heading calibration rotates the radar image on the screen so that a target dead ahead corresponds to a bearing of 0 on the screen 1 Press RADAR so that the navigator displays radar only 2 Find a target at least 1 nautical mile distant Choose an obvious land target or solid object with a fixed reference such as a jetty light house or pier Steer the vessel until the reference target is directly head up then maintain this heading Zoom in as necessary to place the reference target near the outer edge of the screen Press Page 1 Page 2 Check that the chart rotation Rotate butt2. 1 8 m extension cable NS003108 can be added between the radar processor and the 6000i This extension cable is not supplied as standard and must be ordered separately If you re connecting the radar to a Northstar 8000i system you need the 8000i network cable NS00481X which is available is several lengths This is not supplied as standard and must be ordered separately Unpack the boxes carefully and check the contents against the packing lists If anything is missing contact your distributor NS004793R 10 kW scanner components S of SE M10 Hexagonal Part of hardware bolts kit HR000069 M10 Hexagonal Part of hardware Nuts kit HR000069 M10 Spring Part of hardware washers kit HR000069 M10 Plain washers Part of hardware kit HROOO069 Copper Earth plate Part of hardware kit HROOOO69 Brass washers Part of hardware kit HROOOO69 Earth bolt Part of hardware kit HROOO069 Installation LA000413A template MTZ303532 Mounting template LAQ00455A Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual Packing list LA000456A Mm NS00310X interconnection cable order separately itp eO O le 1 af Interconnection NS003105 length ie mma a cable 65 5 ft 20 m a OR ae NS003106 length q 98 4 ft 30 m NS004783R 10 kW radar processor standard components Quantity kw o ee e 1 10 kW radar NS004783 processor Hi Installation LA000276A template Product CD000085A Registration Card B
3. Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual NORTHSTAR www northstarnav com FCC Statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a normal installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired opera
4. Gain and Sea Clutter appearance settings are available in Auto1 Auto 2 and Harbor modes These can be accessed by pressing the Gain or Sea Clutter buttons while in Auto1 Auto 2 or Harbor mode with Gain or Sea Clutter set to Auto The default appearance setting is 25 for both Gain and Sea Clutter for all ranges The appearance settings can be adjusted between 0 and 50 This represents a 25 step offset away from the nominal Auto mode setting The value set will be applied only to the current range Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 4 4 1 7 Restore all the factory settings If you need to restore ALL of the radar settings except trigger delay heading calibration and whether or not a heading sensor is installed to their factory settings do the following 1 From the main radar page press Page 1 2 Press Restore 3 Press Restore factory settings to return the unit to its state when it was shipped with the exception of the following trigger delay heading calibration whether or not a heading sensor is installed parking calibration This function is used before performing manual tuning see Appendix B or at any time it s necessary to restore the unit to a known state Restore the factory appearance settings Appearance settings and manual settings can be restored to values that normally produce a useful picture as follows 1 From the main radar page press Page 1 2 Press Restore 3 Pres
5. Spare 7 5 A fuse Part of Hardware motor kit HR000069 Spare 5 A fuse Part of Hardware scanner kit HR000069 TE ll NN Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 9 NS004793R 10 kW open array standard components Assembly LA000277A instructions sheet Packing list LA000279A G o Spring washers WS000032A OR Haga bolts SRO00196A G NS00481X cable for 8000i installation eo o e order separately Quantit P name y Ta Piiz Network cable NS004810 length a Fa ma P for 8000i 1 6 ft 0 5 m installation NS004811 length ONLY 6 5 ft 2 m NS004812 length 16 4 ft 5 m NS004813 length 32 8 ft 10 m NS003107 cable for 6000i and 6100i installations Eoo supplied with 6000i and 6100i system Quantit ka O O oOo o o i F name y Radar NS003107 communications cable for 6000i and 6100i a installations ONLY 10 Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual NS003108 Optional extension cable for 6000i and 6100i installations only order separately ree ee oe Radar NS003108 communications extension cable for 6000i and 6100i installation ONLY Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 11 3 3 3 3 1 Install the radar A radar unit should only be installed by a qualified marine technician as potentially lethal high voltage is present along with heavy rotating parts There is a transmit interlock that prevents radar transmissions if the scanner is not
6. Installation documentation This manual is written for professional marine technicians installation technicians and service technicians and can be used for information by dealers PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could AN TN UNINC result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result ACAUTION in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous CAUTION situation which if not avoided may result in property damage AN WARNING Ensure that mains power is OFF before starting installation or servicing work Electrical shock fire or injury can result if electrical power remains ON or is switched ON during installation or servicing work A potentially lethal high voltage is present and can remain for a period of time after the equipment is turned OFF Ensure that capacitors are discharged with an Earthed wire before starting servicing work Ensure that internal surfaces are no longer charged before you touch them To minimize accidents wear dry cotton gloves and avoid touching equipment with both hands unless absolutely necessary Always work from a stable position to avoid slipping or falling onto the equipment WARNING The radar is intended ONLY as an aid to navigation The skipper must make final decisions based on all of the information
7. P3 3 E P4 J4 F P5 Screw down the cable holders and clips to keep the interconnection cable in place inside the scanner then spread silicon sealant around the bolts and the cable entry point Close the lid and secure it with the screws Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual The wiring details for the connector ends B C D E and F are as follows NS003105 NS003106 Interconnection cable connector ends Color Purple Brown big 6 o ee oo White Orange big FO o Red Green big e o ne Drain wire coax line 24 oom o a Yellow Pink big e o oo BET 11 Yellow thin 24 E a C3 as 12 Green thin 24 13 White thin 24 16 Orange medium 22 3 10 3 3 Run the interconnection cable NS003105 NS003106 to the radar processor Run the interconnection cable NS003105 NS003106 from the scanner unit to the radar processor Push the round connector A of the interconnection cable into the scanner connection on the radar processor and tighten the locking nut The front view of the interconnection cable is shown The interconnection cable pin details are provided here for information in case the connector needs to be removed to feed the cable or in case the cable needs to be shortened Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual ae eee 16 Black Sky big e Black sd oon lo 22 Analog Ground Drain wire coax line 4240s Video Ground 22 24 Pocoma S ted Y
8. When wiring the radar DON T make sharp bends in the cables DON T run cables in a way that allows water to flow down into the connectors but DO make drip and service loops DOuse cable ties to keep the cables tidy and secure DO seal and protect all wiring connections if cables are shortened lengthened or re terminated DO leave room to easily access install and remove cables 3 10 3 2 Connect the interconnection cable NSO03105 NS003 106 to the 10 kW scanner 1 Unscrew and lift up the hinged cover of the scanner 2 Identify the connectors B C D E and F at the end of the interconnection cable 3 Push the cable gland D a plain washer B the gasket C and another plain washer B over the connector end of the interconnection cable E in the order shown Push the interconnection cable through the cable inlet into the scanner 20 Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 4 5 6 7 Tear away the tape A then unravel the shield mesh and wrap this around the washer as shown Check that the interconnection cable is positioned so that you can easily connect it to the J connectors on the inside of the scanner lid as shown The interconnection cable must be clumped at the copper tape at location 1 Connect the five interconnection cable connectors B C D E and F to the J connectors as follows Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 21 22 8 9 B P2 C Bip D
9. ll save yourself a considerable amount of time if you check these items before placing a call to Northstar plus you may find the problem right away Technical support service and repairs Northstar products are manufactured and serviced by BNT Marine Electronics The product is covered by a warranty which is supplied as a separate document If you need technical support or answers to other questions after you ve followed the instructions in this manual you can Contact your Northstar distributor or see the inside back cover of the manual or visit www northstarnav com Before you make contact be sure to have the serial number of the hardware usually shown on the faceplate of the unit When you describe the problem be as complete and as accurate as possible Radar is not operating correctly If the scanner is working but no image appears on the display replace the receiver unit see the Service Manual If the display shows only noise check that the tuning is adjusted correctly check the magnetron and replace if necessary see the Service Manual check the modulator circuit and replace if necessary see the Service Manual check the receiver circuit and replace if necessary see the Service Manual check that the scanner and open array if applicable are fitted correctly If radar reception is poor check for physical damage to the cables such as fraying and for any loose connections check f
10. may cause the equipment to breakdown and soot and smoke will degrade the performance of the radar DON T install the scanner close to the antennas of other equipment such as direction finders VHF antennas GPS equipment and so on because it may cause interference DON T install the scanner where a large obstruction such as an exhaust stack is at the same level as the beam because the obstruction is likely to generate false echoes and or shadow zones DON T install the scanner where it will be subjected to strong vibrations such as a derrick post because these vibrations will degrade the performance of the radar DON T install an open array close to halyards or flags because the wind could wrap these around the scanner and jam it NCAUTION DON T install the scanner inside of the recommended compass safe distances of any navigation instruments such as the magnetic compass and the chronometer The compass safe distances are as follows 2 kW radar STD 2 3 ft 0 7 m 4 kW radar STD 6 5 ft 2 0 m 6 kW radar STD 7 5 ft 2 3 m 10 kW radar STD 7 9 ft 2 4 m 25 kW radar STD 7 9 ft 2 4 m STEER 6 ft 1 8 m 3 1 3 1 Power boat installations Normally you should install the scanner horizontally to produce an equal sweep around the power boat Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 13 3 1 3 2 However when the power boat is traveling at high speed the bow rises up out of the water and if the elevation
11. or when the yacht is heeled over Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 3 3 2 Howto find the optimum height for the scanner The optimum height for the scanner is as close as possible to the A B line for best performance How to find the A B Line The vertical extent of the radar beam is 20 so most of the radar beam is concentrated within this angle meaning that outside of this angle the radar beam will be very weak 0 value half the 3 dB beam width An example of an A B Line is shown in the picture If you install the scanner below the A B line the scanner will be too low It will be difficult to acquire distant targets and the superstructure will be more likely to impede the passage of the beam and generate false echoes If the scanner is installed too high above the A B line the beam will miss close targets and increase sea clutter return You can find the A B line for any vessel as follows 1 Using a drawing of the vessel lay a rule along the line of the main deck and continue this forwards as a dashed line extending beyond the bow 2 Using a protractor measure the 0 value for your scanner model below the dashed line at the bow and draw in a new line along this angle 3 Extend the new line back beyond the stern of the vessel This is the A B line 3 3 3 Howto find the maximum detection range Propagation of the radar beam can vary depending on the properties of the air through which it s traveling Und
12. rotating However a high voltage remains for a period of time after the system is turned off If you are not familiar with this type of electronics consult with a trained service or installation technician before attempting to service any part of the equipment Installation includes mechanical mounting electrical wiring configuring the 6000i or 6100i system or 8000i system to work with the radar adjusting the radar for proper performance Don t take any shortcuts and follow these instructions carefully NOTE For the radar overlay to function properly on the chart screen you must correctly install and calibrate a separate heading sensor Without the heading sensor you cannot overlay the chart A 10 Hz heading output rate is required for best radar chart overlay performance This section explains how to choose the correct location for the scanner install the scanner on a power boat or a yacht choose the correct location for the radar processor install the radar processor Read the important warning and safety information in the Preface before you install the radar Choose the scanner location The radar s ability to detect targets depends greatly on the position of its scanner The ideal location for the scanner is high above the vessel s keel line where there aren t any obstacles The higher the installation position the longer the radar ranging distance but the minimum range that the radar can detect tar
13. sources to hand and must not rely solely on the radar Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 5 WARNING Only qualified personnel should install or service this equipment Installation or servicing work that is done by non qualified personnel can result in equipment breakdown poor performance of the equipment fire electrical and physical hazards injury or death Wear safety equipment such as a hard hat and a safety belt at all times when installing or working on the scanner The scanner is usually installed in an elevated position and serious injury or death can result if a person falls while installing or working on it It may be necessary to construct a working platform particularly for the installation The scanner is heavy and an open array may start rotating at any time Install the radar system in a location that will minimize the possibility of anyone being struck or injured by it Install the scanner in an elevated position to minimize the radiation hazard to personnel Never look directly into the scanner at close range while the radar is operating Radar scanners emit electromagnetic energy at a frequency that can be harmful at close range Always keep the recommended safe distance from the scanner as follows Vertical beam Minimum safe distance Minimum safe distance Scanner angle of scanner 100 Watts per m average power 10 Watts per m average power Model degrees density Note 1 density Note 2 1 6 ft 0 5
14. 0i a a ae POWER OUT SHIELD Drain o e j9 Drain o C Cala Drain IN See cautions on previous page The end view of the three connectors is shown Connector 1 6100i NMEA pin assignments LLS fer ON 00 oA 00 IT FERI ay Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 29 Connector 2 Radar NMEA Communications pin assignments Connector 3 SmartCraft pin assignments HEN iM Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i common power source IMPORTANT This remote power control option works correctly only when the 6000i or 6100i and the radar processor share the same power earth and are located 16 5 ft 5 m or less apart A simplified diagram of the power control circuit for the radar processor and 6000i or 6100i is shown pA N RS 422 Rx N RS 422 Tx i NMEA2 OUT GNO 30 Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual where Df hinkinthejunctionbox O The radar processor has two remote power inputs with opposite active states which are OR ed together Pin 10 input active low is used by the 6000i or 6100i systems and Pin 12 input active high is used by the 8000i system Pin 12 is tied to ground through the NS003107 cable to allow control through Pin 10 The radar processor has an active low input with a pullup resistor to Vbatt to complement the open collector output configuration o
15. AA E NNR ROAN R ANN ASNA 12 3 3 1 Choose THESCANME F LOCAL OM cesses svescsdsceesscosssisevsncsscncennsenauseesesuadetaaccesacesvevtecasenaascseavetoes haesnuceaauceeseenuypasateluseaceaseeestacdieest 12 3 3 2 How to find the optimum height for the scanner sssessssssecsseecsseecssscecsscecssscessseecssscesuseesssecesssecsuscessseesnsecessseesnseesss 15 3 3 3 How to find the maximum detection raANGe ssssseccssescssescssssecsseecsseecssscessseecssseessseessscessueessseesssesessseesssecssseeenseesuseesse 15 3 3 4 How to reduce false echoes and shadow ZONES sesssssssseccssecsessscccsecessccsseccsscesscessecsseccsscesscesuceesecessecsscesscesseeeseeeseees 16 3 3 5 Install an open array scanner ON a trOStle rsescssescsseeccssescssscecsseccssseessscessssccssscessseessseessseesssecsssecessscessscesssecessessneeesee 17 3 3 6 TO KW fad ar dimensions nierien eiiaoe tieisiai daoiae ieii r der NAR NN SNS Kg Ner FORA 18 3 3 7 Install the 10 kW scanner unit ue sessssssssecseecssecsseccssccssccssccssccessccssecssecesscessccssccessecsscessecsssccaseessccsucesuecesscesscesscesseeeseeeseees 18 3 3 8 When to install the OPEN array sessioner AR RON NN NRA 19 3 3 9 Install the radar Processor eic ccssisesesscsscesccisccdhssvnsicavcaccedavecssutecsstensiceccasseebusudavennsesscdenscebuveesesdusassedstecobuiecseanaslaveseissocstendasedaats 19 3310 Wire the radar system gorien irinae andann EA AEN EEN AAEN KRKA SAR BR Ne Ares 20 3 3 11 Set up the rada
16. Network Linker NS004721 The 10 kW interconnection cable contains separate motor power wires and there is a separate motor power fuse in the radar processor If the radar processor is connected to a Northstar 6000i or 6100i it communicates with the display unit through the 6000i and 6100i radar communications cable NS003107 An optional extension cable NS003108 is available If the radar processor is connected to a Northstar 8000i system it communicates with the 8000i Network Linker NS004721 through the 8000i network cable NS00481X DC power for the scanner and radar processor is provided through a power cable that connects the radar processor to the vessel s DC power supply The power cable is not supplied 3 2 Check the 10 kW radar parts The NS RDR1106MO 10 kW radar system consists of a box containing the scanner a box containing the open array and a box containing the 10 kW radar processor The interconnection cable is not supplied and must be ordered separately It is available in two lengths NS003105 is the 65 5 ft 20m length NS003106 is the 98 4 ft 30 m length If you want to use an interconnection cable length other than the 65 5 ft 20 m or 98 4 ft 30 m options please consult your Northstar dealer If you re connecting the radar to a Northstar 6000i or 6100i system a 10 ft 3 m radar communications cable NS003107 is supplied with the 6000i or 6100i system If this is not long enough an optional 6 ft
17. Radar Processor NS004784 4 6 1 7 Are Range Rings displayed Yes range rings are displayed 1 Confirm that the installation set up had been performed 2 Verify that the array is turning If it s a dome with the power off remove the dome cover weather permitting Apply power to the system After the warn up countdown has completed and the transmit option is set to ON verify that the array is turning 3 If the antenna does not turn skip to the section If the scanner fails to turn No range rings or range scale information are not displayed 1 Verify that the serial data cable wiring is correct for the communications cable as shown in the section Connect the communications cable to the junction box Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 45 46 Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system NOTE The following manual tuning procedure is provided only for possible situations where the unit s automatic tuning does not perform well with a Northstar 6000i or 6100i system At present Northstar is not aware of any such situation and recommends that automatic tuning be used unless a reason is found to use this manual procedure Begin by restoring all radar settings to their factory settings except trigger delay heading calibration and whether or not a heading sensor is installed as follows 1 2 3 4 From the main radar page press Page 1 Press Restore Press Restore factory settings to return t
18. angle trim of the bow is raised up so that it equals or exceeds 50 of the vertical beam width of the radar this can cause two problems ahead of the power boat the beam is projected too high to sweep the water surface effectively Targets can be missed completely or appear at a very poor resolution on the display screen astern of the power boat the beam is projected too low and is concentrated over a small area of water so that sea clutter becomes a problem on the display screen In this case you re recommended to install the scanner so that is tilted down at the front at an angle that will produce an almost horizontal sweep when the power boat is running at speed Yacht installations Normally you should install the scanner horizontally to produce an equal sweep around the yacht However a yacht heels over to the lee side and when the heel angle exceeds 50 of the vertical beam width of the radar this can cause two problems onthe windward side of the yacht the beam is projected too high to sweep the water surface effectively Targets can be missed completely or appear at very poor resolution on the display unit onthe lee side of the yacht the beam is projected too low and is concentrated over a small area of water so that sea clutter becomes a problem on the display unit In this case you re recommended to install the scanner on a gimbal mounting so that it can operate effectively in a heavy swell
19. arth bolt 3 Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 25 Apply silicon sealant around both of the bolts 6 5 165 mm 3 10 3 6 Install the 10kW open array IMPORTANT Install the open array onto the scanner ONLY after you ve connected the 10 kw interconnection cable Use the assembly sheet provided and check that you ve got all the components shown Follow the instructions on the assembly sheet to install the open array 26 Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 3 10 3 7 Connect the 10 kW radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display The following diagram shows the recommended method for connecting the radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display unit NS004783 NS003105 NS003106 Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 27 B TONMEADevicep ID ToSmartCrafe o Remote power Optional radar communications extension cable NS003108 Fuse 7A po VGA out Connect the radar communications cable NS003107 to the junction box The free ends of the radar communications cable NS003107 must be terminated in a junction box see the figure in the previous section The junction box is not supplied The communications cable has a 0 41 10 5 mm diameter The junction box must be waterproof and large enough to contain a 20 way strip connector All cable entry points should use suitable grommets or glands to ensure that waterproofing is maintained The tab
20. at can badly affect such items Remove any dust dirt or sea salt from the external surfaces particularly the front side of the scanner with a lint free cloth dampened with alcohol or water Do NOT use petrol gasoline benzene thinner or similar solvent to dampen the cloth as these cause deterioration of the external surfaces Atleast once every six months apply grease Mobilux 2 or equivalent evenly to the lubricating gears with a brush or knife More frequent application is desirable to maximize the life of the lubricating gears The drive motor brush has an expected life of 2 000 hours Replace it when half of the overall length has worn away The drive motor carbon brush can be removed easily by unclipping the two caps located on both sides of the bottom part of the drive motor Clean any carbon powder off the drive motor commuter with a dry brush or if this will not remove it use sand paper 250 to 400 4 5 1 3 Other maintenance items Re set the heading calibration annually and after any major structural changes to the vessel 42 Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 4 1 6 4 6 1 1 4 6 1 2 Troubleshoot the radar This appendix gives information on fixing possible problems with the radar Many problems are caused by faulty or loose contacts at switches and relay points poor adjustment of the radar particularly inadequate tuning adjustment poor maintenance particularly of the cables You
21. ellow Pink big 16 Orange medium 22 Bearing Pulse 3 10 3 4 10 kW radar processor connectors There are four interface connectors on the rear of the 10kW radar processor plus a Chassis Earth 24 Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual You can connect the radar processor to either the Northstar 6100i OR to the Northstar 8000i but not to both simultaneously 10 kW radar processor interface connectors Network Ethernet communications for 8000i network using the 8000i the 8000i network cable NS00481X Power Ve and Ve Power input Ship s power 24 V DC ONLY using the power cable NMEA Comms Data communications for the 6000i or 6100i display unit using 6000i and 6100i systems radar communications cable only NS003107 NS003108 Remote power control relay 6000i 6100i or 8000i remote and ignition for the 6000i power signals relay or ignition 6100i and 8000i cable not supplied NMEA communications for 8000i NMEA compliant compass compass for the 8000i only cable not supplied Scanner Scanner communications Scanner using the interconnection cable NS003105 or NS003106 Chassis Earth Grounding point Vessel s Ground using ground wire 3 10 3 5 Earth the 10 kW scanner The Earth bolt MUST be connected to the vessel s ground system Connect one end of the copper Earth plate 2 to the bolt 1 on the scanner Connect the other end of the Earth plate to the mounting location using the E
22. er normal conditions the distance that the radar beam travels is approximately 10 further than the distance to the optical horizon You can calculate the theoretical distance traveled by the radar beam using the following formula D 2 23 Vh1 vh2 Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 15 3 3 4 where Dis distance traveled by the radar beam h1is the height above sea level of the scanner h2is the height above sea level of a target An example is shown below 1 gt 10NM f LA I 10NM In this example the scanner is installed on the vessel at a height of 10 ft 3 m above sea level h1 Island A is 33 ft 10 m high h2 and for comparison Island B is 16 4 ft 5 m high h2 Both islands are at a distance D of 10 nautical miles from the vessel Calculations using the formula show that at this distance the radar can only detect objects that are more than 25 ft 7 6 m high which means that Island A is shown on the radar but Island B is not shown Remember that the maximum detection range of the radar is limited by the curvature of the Earth s surface under normal conditions of wave propagation bad weather conditions can reduce the maximum detection range How to reduce false echoes and shadow zones False echoes can be produced on the radar display if the scanner is installed too close to an object on the vessel s superstructure This object can block the radar beam and reflect it back gene
23. ers of the scanner and radar processor box are securely screwed and or fastened in place so that the internal shielding is effective each piece of radio equipment is grounded to the closest ground location and that other devices are grounded to the closest ground location on the hull the radar cabling has not been bundled with the VHF radio cabling and or with the direction finder cabling The radar cabling must always be separate Make sure the power is present and correctly wired Check the in line fuse Re verify that the correct system voltage is being used for the radar processor box model and that the power is properly wired If the radar processor has incorrect power the system may not initialize properly or the radar processor may be damaged Confirm the equipment installed 1 Confirm the type of navigator used with the radar 6000i etc Serial number Software version 2 Confirm that the NMEA Port 2 interface option is set to RADAR Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 3 Confirm the type of radar installed 2 kW dome 4 kW dome 6 kW open array 10 kW open array 25 kW open array 4 Make sure the voltage input and radar processor are correct for the system being installed as follows 2 kW 12 V DC Radar Processor NS004780 4 kW 12 V DC or 24 V DC Radar Processor NS004781 6 kW 12 V DC or 24 V DC Radar Processor NS004782 10 kW 24 V DC Radar Processor NS004783 25 kW 24 V DC
24. essing the Cursor Pad to the right or enter a larger number on the keypad The black circle will shrink as you increase the trigger delay Set the trigger delay so that the black center just disappears with only one or two dots remaining in the center of the display 4 4 1 5 Method 2 Use this method when the vessel is about 50 to 100 yards 45 to 90 m from a straight walled jetty or similar feature that produces a straight line echo on the display 1 Adjust the gain setting until a reasonably good image of the jetty echo is displayed 2 Adjust the Trigger Delay to make the jetty echo appear as a straight line on the display as shown X gt X lt i Set the heading calibration heading sensor installed The heading calibration rotates the radar image on the screen to line it up with the displayed chart and the compass Accurate heading calibration is particularly important when the radar image is overlain onto the chart IMPORTANT Make sure the heading sensor is calibrated according to the manufacturer s recommendations 1 When performing a sea trial of the vessel set a straight course for a solid object such as a lighthouse jetty or radar navigation marker that is at least 1 nautical mile distant as referenced on the chart 2 Press CHART to display the chart then press Overlay to show the radar echoes overlain on the chart 3 Set the chart rotation to North Up by pressing Rotate several times until North Up is displayed
25. ew MN000320A Northstar 6000i amp 6100i Installation Manual or for an 8100i system installation see Northstar 8000i System Setup Manual Disable the heading sensor input The heading sensor is configured by default when the navigator is configured for radar If a heading sensor is NOT installed and connected you must remove its configuration as follows 1 Turn on the navigator and wait for it to complete its power up sequence Press RADAR to display the radar screen on the 6000i or 6100i The system asks if you want to turn on the scanner Press Enter to turn it on Press Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 and Install to show the installation screen Press Hdg Sensor Installed to change its displayed status to No An un BW N Press STAR to display the alarm screen then press Clear Alarm This clears the heading sensor alarm Calibrating the radar You must calibrate the newly installed radar by adjusting the trigger delay and the heading calibration To evaluate medium and short range returns you are recommended to perform the calibration at sea in anormal operating environment and under fair weather conditions There should be an area of at least 3 nautical miles forward of the vessel containing known targets including the coastline A wave height of about one to two feet half a meter to create some sea clutter is ideal Do not perform the calibration in an enclosed or busy area such as a boatyard Attempts to tune and cal
26. f the 6000i or 6100i systems There is a choice of two different modes for powering the radar ON OFF If you want the radar to power ON automatically when the radar processor is powered ON connect the White Orange wire to a NMEA ground in the junction box If you want the radar to power ON automatically whenever the 6000i or 6100i is ON program the Honk Output as REMOTE PWR in the 6000i or 6100i This option is contained in the Alarms menu To access the Alarms menu repeatedly press the key until the Alarms menu is visible You must also connect the Pink wire to the White Orange wire in the junction box Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i different power sources When the 6000i or 6100i and the radar processor have isolated power supplies or are located more than 16 5 ft 5 meters apart there is a choice of two different modes for powering the radar ON OFF Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 31 If you want the radar to power ON automatically whenever the 6000i or 6100i is ON use the following power ON OFF configuration 6100i P F _Ext GND Foil lt opto I N RS 422 Rx gt N RS 422 Tx where Radar processor CL NMEA Comms port E Relay with normally closed contact Fuse GNM port S House Breakerboard O Ifyou want the radar to power ON automatically when the radar processor is powered ON omit the relay and leave Pin 10 and 12 on Connector 1
27. gets increases the higher that the radar is mounted Also see the sections on installing the scanner on a power boat or yacht When you re deciding on the location consider the following the length of the interconnection cable supplied with your radar is usually sufficient If you think you ll need a longer cable consult your Northstar dealer before installation because a longer cable may reduce the performance of the radar _ if the roof of the wheelhouse is the highest existing location consider installing a radar mast or a pedestal on which you can mount the scanner You may also need to construct a working platform for your own safety during installation and servicing work _ if you mount the scanner on a pedestal or base ensure that rain and sea spray can drain away from it rapidly if you locate the scanner on the mast position it on the forward side so that there is a clear view to the front of the vessel the scanner is usually installed parallel to line of the keel ensure that the location site provides the scanner with a clear view of the front of the vessel Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual DON T DO THIS DON T install the scanner too high up where its weight will alter the stability of the vessel and cause degradation of the radar picture over short ranges see How to find the optimum height for the scanner DON T install the scanner close to lamps or exhaust outlets The heat emissions
28. han 100 mA If this is not possible power the compass using a separate 12 V source 3 10 3 9 Connect the power cable 34 The power cable to the radar processor is NOT supplied for either the 6000i or 6100i system or the 8000i system Power must be supplied through a fuse breaker element located at the power source end of the power cable Check the system specifications section for the recommended DC input voltage The power cable and fuse requirements are shown in the table Fuse Circuit breaker Maximum length of power cable Power cable size Typically the fuse breaker would be located in a fuse breaker box with the fuses breakers for other devices The radar processor must have it s own exclusive fuse circuit breaker The fuse circuit breaker should be labeled appropriately To connect the power cable to the radar processor you must Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual Strip away approximately 0 4 10 mm of the shielding at the end of the power cable and then identify the positive wire and the negative wire Unscrew the small holding screw from the positive power cable input connector identified by the sign on the radar processor Insert the bare ends of the positive wire into the positive power cable input connector to make a connection Tighten the small holding screw to hold the positive wire in place Gently pull on the positive wire to ensure that it is secured Repeat this process to connec
29. he unit manually see the section Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system To check the tuning mode or change it to Auto 1 Press RADAR to display the radar screen on the 6000i or 6100i 2 Press Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 then Install and then Tune 3 If necessary press Tune mode repeatedly until it displays Auto Set the STC Curve The STC Sensitivity Time Control attempts to compensate for the high strength of nearby echoes compared with the very much weaker echoes from distant objects It lowers the receiver gain when the pulse is transmitted and raises the gain as echoes return from longer distances Ideally the result is that all echoes are displayed with strengths proportional to the reflectivity of the objects A graph showing the receiver gain plotted against time is called the STC curve You can select different curve shapes if required for special applications The height of the scanner affects the STC curve shape needed for the sea control to effectively reduce sea clutter The STC curve shape corresponds to the scanner s height in meters above the waterline for example if the scanner is 20 ft 6 m above the waterline select STC curve 6 Curve 4 is the default and represents a scanner 13 ft 4 m above the waterline To select a different curve 1 Press RADAR to display the radar screen on the 6000i or 6100i 2 Press Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 then Install and then Tune 3 Press STC Curve then u
30. he unit to its state when it was shipped with the exception of trigger delay heading calibration and whether or not a heading sensor is installed Press Return and Done to return to the main radar screen Next set the rain clutter and sea clutter to 0 and the gain to 150 as follows 1 10 0005 GENE ON OT A ae ND From the main radar page press Page 2 If necessary press Mode to make it read Manual Press Rain Clutter to activate the control If necessary press Rain Clutter again to make it read Manual Press O twice on the keypad to set the rain clutter value to zero Press Sea Clutter Press O twice on the keypad to set the sea clutter value to zero Press Gain to activate the control If necessary press Gain again to make it read Manual 10 Press 1 5 and O on the keypad to set the gain to 150 11 Press Return and Done to return to the main radar screen Next set the scale to 1 8 nautical miles as follows 1 nN A W N Press zoom I N several times to access the 1 8 nautical miles scale The current scale is shown in the upper left corner of the screen identified as RNG From the main radar page press Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 and I nstall Press Tune to display the tuning screen Press Tune Mode repeatedly if necessary to set it to Manual Set the rough tune value to 128 if necessary by selecting Tune Preset and typing 128 on the keypad Press Tune Adjust the tune preset
31. ibrate under less than recommended conditions may lead to substandard performance A sea trial that allows the selection and use of all the ranges is highly desirable Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 37 4 4 1 4 38 Prepare for calibration Prepare for calibration as follows 1 Press RADAR to display the radar screen on the 6000i or 6100i 2 The unit may ask if you want to turn on the scanner If it does turn it on You should see range rings displayed on the screen or the scanner warm up countdown followed by a message saying Radar is OFF If nothing appears the radar control box is not powered up or not properly interfaced to the navigator Check the power wiring interface wiring and navigator communications configuration 3 Press Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 then Restore 4 Press Restore factory settings A new Northstar 6000i or 6100i is shipped with standard factory settings that are appropriate for basic operation 5 Press Return Tune the radar The Northstar radar uses a fully automatic tuning procedure that continuously checks for optimum adjustment during operation Northstar recommends using auto tuning mode for normal operation For special situations requiring manual tuning see the section on Manual Tuning Mode Tune the radar so that the radar receiver frequency matches the transmitter frequency For normal operation of a Northstar radar you re recommended to set the tuning mode to Auto To tune t
32. igh install a radar mast secured with guy wires as shown Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 17 3 3 6 3 3 7 10 kW radar dimensions The 10 kW scanner is an open array model with a rotation diameter of 75 2 1910 mm Ensure that the open array will be able to rotate freely and take this diameter into account when calculating the recommended distances from other equipment Before starting the installation use the drilling template to identify the cable inlet safety switch Earth bolt front and rear of the scanner The overall radar dimensions are shown 75 20 1910 mm 74 02 1880 mm ja K 1 42 290 mm 13 54 344 mm 20 67 525 mm 7 56 13 19 335 mm 192 mm Dad lt 17 2 437 mm t 2 17 55 mm Installthe 10 kW scanner unit Tape the paper installation template securely to the chosen location site Before drilling check that the location site is not more than 0 6 15 mm thick to ensure that you can use the bolts supplied you ve oriented the template correctly so that the front of the scanner unit faces the bow and the cable inlet faces the stern Drill the four bolt holes then remove the template and position the scanner over the bolt holes Slide a plain washer then a brass washer onto each bolt Push the bolt down through the scanner bolt hole and the drill hole working from the top side of the location site Slide a plai
33. le shows the wiring and pin details of the radar communications cable The naming convention for the bi colored wires is primary color stripe for example White Orange refers to a white colored wire with an orange stripe If the radar processor is connected through the 12 pin NMEA Comms connector on the radar communications cable NS003107 then all of the NMEA 2 free end signals and grounds must be NO CONNECT in the junction box If a SmartCraft device is connected through the 8 pin SmartCraft connector on the radar communications cable NS003107 then all the RS 232 free end signals and grounds should be NO CONNECT in the junction box NMEA devices must be connected to an unused NMEA port on the connector strip The remote power signal configuration is explained in Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i common power source and Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i different power sources Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual Free end Connector 1 Connector 2 Connector 3 6000i 6100i NMEA NMEA Comms Smartcraft NMEATINA 1INA Brown I 3 Brown a a Jom NMEA 1 IN GROUND White Blue White Blue aaa ee as nen ToUTA Wat CE oe A A menar w fr foe FT NMEA 1 OUT GROUND _ Blue White Blue White NMEA 2 INA White Brown White Brown fi Green of jn aura f mnge Jone f bee P sam a eg a FREMOTESAVE SAVE Orange White 13 Orange White 6000i or 610
34. m 4 6 ft 1 4 m 3 ft 0 9 m 9 3 ft 2 8 m 3 6 ft 1 1 m 11 5 ft 3 5 m 9 5 ft 2 9 m 3 ft 9 0 m 18 ft 5 5 m 57 ft 17 4 m NOTES Limits apply to exposure within the vertical beam angle Note 1 Peak occupational exposure limit pursuant to IEC 60936 Clause 3 27 and IEC 62252 Clause 4 32 Note 2 General public exposure limit pursuant to IEC 60936 Clause 3 27 and IEC 62252 Clause 4 32 Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 3 1 Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual Introduction to the Northstar radar The Northstar radars are designed as an option available to the Northstar 6000i 6100i or 8000i systems A variety of scanner models are available 2 kW 4 kW 6 kW 10 kW and 25 kW to suit different customer requirements Each scanner model has a corresponding radar processor model 10 kW radar system overview The radar system is intended for use in a marine environment The 10 kW radar system consists of a scanner and an open array connected to the 10 kW radar processor by a prefabricated interconnection cable which is available in two lengths NS003105 or NS003106 NS004793 r E N NS003105 a NS003106 F x NS003107 RS 422 6000i L J NS004783 A a NS00481X ETHERNET p s a We I 5 8000i VN i f 7 wie so A Ses RR mor perea mae L J NS004721 0 where A is the radar processor B is the vessel s power supply 24 V DC ONLY and C is the
35. n washer a spring washer onto the bolt then screw two nuts onto the bolt to secure it Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 3 3 8 3 3 9 Repeat this for procedure for each bolt then tighten all the nuts so that the scanner is secure N NOTE Use the bolts supplied as these are hardened stainless steel and the correct length When to install the open array cable to the scanner otherwise you ll have to remove the open array from the scanner and then re install it Install the radar processor Install the radar processor in a dry location away from spray rain drips and condensation The location site must allow you to easily connect the radar processor to the ship s ground the interconnection cable the power cable and the 6000i and 6100i radar communications cable or the 8000i network cable Check that these cables and the ship s ground can easily reach the radar processor BEFORE you drill The radar processor dimensions are shown on the drilling template Follow the instructions on the drilling template to install the radar processor Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual IMPORTANT Install the open array onto the scanner AFTER you have connected the interconnection 19 3 3 10 Wire the radarsystem CAUTION Always install a separate circuit breaker or separate fuse for the radar system circuit 3 10 3 1 Wiring guidelines Most installation problems are caused by shortcuts taken with system cables
36. nected pinched or broken wires 7 Check for worn or broken motor brushes 8 Verify that the scanner cable is correctly pinned all wires are in the correct locations and the connectors are correctly locked to the mating connectors on the modulator board 9 Check the motor and the safety switch and replace any faulty component See the Service Manual for information on replacing the motor or safety switch 10 Check the wiring of the interconnection cable between the scanner and the radar processor 11 Checking these connections is especially important if the installer removed the connectors for easy routing when installing the scanner cable How to reduce noise and interference If other electronic equipment on the vessel is being affected by noise interference from the radar check that the radar is actually the source of the problem by switching it off running the other electronic equipment for a while to see if the noise interference has disappeared and then switching the radar on again If the radar is causing the noise interference check that the affected piece of equipment and or the antenna is not located within the radar beam See the section Install the radar for information about the optimum installation height and the radar beam width the cables supplied with the equipment have been installed correctly In particular check for loose connections and loose or missing shield meshwork at the cable ends the cov
37. ollows 1 Press STAR several times to display the OPTIONS SERVICE INFO screen Press Port Setup Options Press Port 2 Setup and use the Cursor Pad to select the Output Format line Press Edit then use the Cursor Pad to select Radar u e Wwy Press Enter The change is made immediately and you do not need to restart the navigator Heading sensor requirements The heading sensor can be a stand alone unit or may be integrated into an auto pilot system provided that it supplies the NMEA 0183 HDG HDT OSD HCC HCD or HDM heading sentences to the navigator It must output data at a 10Hz update rate If the heading sensor requires sea trial calibration perform the manufacturer s recommended calibration procedure before you calibrate the radar heading Heading calibration should be performed during initial setup annually and after any major structural changes to the vessel The Northstar 6000i and 6100i accepts the following standard NMEA 0183 sentences from a heading sensor such as the Northstar HSO2 or HS03 Heading Sensor to obtain the following heading information HDG HDT OSD HCC HCD and HDM For sensor installation and calibration instructions see the sensor manufacturer s Installation Manual In addition the navigator must be calibrated to the heading sensor see the section Set the heading calibration in this manual and for a 6000i or 6100i system installation also see GM6KIM Rev D 6000i Installation Manual or the n
38. on is set to Hdg Up Press Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 andInstall No OO Gr Bw Press Heading Calibrate then press the cursor pad left and right to rotate the radar image so that the reference target is at 0 vertical from the centre of the radar sweep 4 4 1 6 Adjust the appearance settings 40 The Mode Rain Clutter Sea Clutter and Gain are usually set to automatic mode to obtain an excellent image under most conditions and by default allow you to see any approaching weather rain cells for maximum safety However these settings may need minor adjustments depending on the location of the radar To access these controls press Page 2 from the main radar screen The Mode key determines how the gain and clutter keys work It has the following settings Auto 1 and Auto 2 are for normal open water conditions The two automatic modes can be optimized for two different conditions Harbor automatically optimizes the radar settings for use in a harbor This is the default setting Range Rider is a Northstar exclusive feature recommended for use when manual settings are required You can make changes to the clutter and gain settings for different ranges and the Range Rider will store these settings for each range Then when you select a particular range again the settings are already optimized Manual is a fully manual function in which you will usually need to adjust the settings manually each time you change the range
39. or water damage to the radiator or to the cables between the radar components check that the tuning is adjusted correctly check the magnetron and replace if necessary see the Service Manual check the modulator circuit and replace if necessary see the Service Manual check the receiver circuit and replace if necessary see the Service Manual check for interruptions in the pulse switching signal If an image appears on the display but the direction of the radar image is not stable the direction standard signal BZ is being interrupted see the Service Manual check for water damage to the radiator or cables between the radar components Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 43 4 6 1 3 4 6 1 4 4 6 1 5 4 6 1 6 44 If the scanner fails to turn If the scanner fails to turn it is possible that there has been a breakdown of either the motor unit inside the scanner or the safety switch of the scanner unit Turn the power OFF and investigate as follows 1 Visually check for and remove any external obstruction 2 If there is no external obstruction check that the remote power connections or relay in the junction box are sound 3 Check the motor fuse in the radar processor box 4 Open the scanner dome or array and perform an internal inspection 5 Check to make sure that nothing is interfering with the motor and gears is binding or preventing the antenna from turning 6 Check for any discon
40. processor Plug the other end into the network connector on the network linker If the NNEA COMMS connector on the radar processor is not used leave the sealing cap in place Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 33 Connect the optional NMEA compass for an 8000i The NMEA compass may be directly connected to the radar processor through the NMEA COMMS port Compass data is appended to the radar data by the radar processor and then broadcast over the network to the 8000i display and other devices This enables more precise radar chart overlay and target tracking MARPA than is possible by compass connection to other points in the network The NMEA compass cable is not supplied but the pinout of the NUEA COMMS port is shown for information NMEA Tx data NMEA Ground 6 NMEARx data O jo Shield It is recommended that a single compass data source is used for the 8000i network To achieve this the NMEA compass data must be fed to other devices on the 8000i network using the spare data channels from the compass if available or the NMEA data splitter See the Northstar 8000i System Setup Manual for more information 3 3 10 8 1 1 Configure the optional NMEA compass The compass must be NMEA compliant and configured as follows 10 Hz update rate 4800 baud The compass must be able to supply the NMEA 0183 HDT HDM and HTG heading sentences all other sentence types will be ignored Ideally the compass should draw less t
41. r with the Northstar 8000i SyStern esssssssssscssecssecssscsssccseccssccssccsseccsscesscesaeccsscesscessceeseeesseessees 35 4 Setup the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i 36 4 1 2 Before you turn on the radar for the first time sesssssssssccssecssscssecssccsseccssccssscesecesscessccescccsscesseesscesseccsecscesseesseeenecess 36 4 1 3 T m THE radar OM ivscssscccescsesdcesiasecsassccevccensvesssstsstvscessucsenscesianesasesdesuscassvesadenssatadauccconscesdeveataddauccennoussdevecaaavsdenesensdaiubesensudednctes 36 AVA TUM TNS Taal Offresi aiiis a ii iina aiii 36 AtS Maintenance a rne e aas eE SEA e SSSA AE Oa ART O ae OSTIA s r NANA eaa oS gr RSS TN AS SSR A SEOSE O APNE S 42 4 1 6 Troubleshoot the radar ecssessssscsssscssecssscsssscssccssccssccssscesecesccsseccasecssccssecssecssscessccsuccsuccesscessccsscesseesseessccesccesscessceescenseeesseess 43 5 Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system 46 5 1 1 10 kW radar system specifications cessessssccssecsesccssecssccssccsscccssccssccsscessscesccssccssccescsssecsuecesseessccsscessecesscesscesscesneeeseeeseeeses 1 4 Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual Preface This manual explains how to install the scanner and the radar processor It also explains how to set up the radar system after installation and gives information on troubleshooting This manual is supplementary to the Northstar 6000i 6100i Installation and Operation Manual and the Northstar 8000i System
42. rating the false echoes and shadow zones If you re having problems with false echoes and or shadow zones check if it s possible to re install the scanner at a higher location where the radar beam will be clear of any obstructions If not try relocating the scanner away from the central keel line of the vessel to the starboard side This will move any shadows to the port side maximize the radar view of your give way sector and ensure a clear view of the area around the vessel at the bow Use the following formula to calculate the distance that you ll need to move the scanner Ls 0 4R D 2 when Ris less than 49 ft 15 ml Ls 0 025R D 2 When R is greater than or equal to 49 ft 15 m Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual where Ls distance to be moved from the keel line D diameter of the obstacle R distance between the antenna and the obstacle 3 3 5 Install an open array scanner on a trestle Depending on your chosen location for the scanner it may be easier to install the scanner if you fabricate a trestle or radar mast on which you can mount the scanner In this case the base of the trestle must be installed parallel to the water surface Orient the trestle so that the main cabling from the scanner will face the stern Make sure that the edges of the trestle won t trap water If the trestle height A is less than 2 m high use the angle joint method as shown If the trestle height A is more than 2 m h
43. s any orall of Restore Auto Restore Harbor Restore Range Rider and Restore Manual to return to the factory appearance settings This completes the installation calibration Note that the heading correction may need to be adjusted slightly after the gain is optimized to provide a better picture Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 41 4 1 5 Maintenance Before doing any maintenance work always ensure that the radar system is turned OFF at the main power source If a rectifier unit is used turn OFF the power supply to this too Remember that high voltages from the rectifier unit are always present even if the radar is not operating and these can cause severe injury or death 4 5 1 1 General maintenance Proper maintenance of the radar system will keep it in good condition and minimize breakdowns Periodically remove any dust dirt or sea salt from the external surfaces with a dry lint free cloth check that the radar components are held securely in place and that the screws nuts and bolts have not worked loose Tighten and re apply marine paint where necessary to prevent corrosion check that all the radar cabling is not frayed bent or cut and that the radar system cable connections are secure tight and waterproof 4 5 1 2 Scanner maintenance CAUTION Before working on the scanner remove your watch and any magnetic cards because the modulator circuit in the magnetron emits a strong magnetic field th
44. se the keypad to enter a curve number from 0 to 8 Set the trigger delay There are two methods that you can use to set the trigger delay The two methods should produce very similar settings Method 1 is easier to perform but Method 2 may produce more accurate results You can use either or both methods Set the trigger delay after you have restored the factory settings see Prepare for calibration OR manually turn off the Interference Rejection Trails and Expand functions Method 1 Use this method when the vessel is in open water with few or no nearby echoes 1 Display the main radar screen then press Page 2 2 Press zoom I N several items to zoom in to the maximum magnification 3 If necessary press Mode to make it read Manual Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 4 Press Rain Clutter then press O twice to set the rain clutter value to zero 5 Press Sea Clutter then press O three times to set the sea clutter value to zero 6 Press Gain then press 1 5 O to set the gain to 150 If you re using standard screen colors the display will show a green ring with a black center or solid green circle If it doesn t try changing the gain value until you can see the green ring and black center clearly If the gain is set too high the display may be saturated 7 Press Page 3 Page 4 and Install 8 Press Trigger Delay then press 000 on the keypad to set the trigger delay to zero 9 Increase the trigger delay by pr
45. subsidiaries and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice Copyright 2006 Brunswick New Technologies Inc Northstar is a registered trademark of Brunswick New Technologies Inc Warranty The Northstar Warranty Statement is supplied as a separate document It is shipped with the Product Registration Card In case of any queries refer to www northstarnav com Feedback from you Your feedback is important and helps Northstar ensure that this manual is a valuable resource for all marine technicians E mail your comments or suggestions about this manual to the following address manuals northstarnav com Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 3 Contents Tl ECC State me ntissscescovcazsssds cesseassesovsaacest vers a EREE NEEE 2 1 2 Industry Ca s onenn aE EEA AEEA EIAN AEE A EELEE 2 1 3 Compliance StateMentinsinsnineenoninnieniiniini atiii i E RAA E AN EAR S 2 t4 DisclaiMe ninesiiiieniniiinenieiaiiiin a aeiiaaie E aa a eaa i aei Aiii ai ESA a 3 1 5 Waranty siese raison esiri AETS EEEE EE EASA A EA EKS EEE RSE NS RR BENA R 3 T6 Feedback TOn y Otia n A TEREE AA A E 3 2 Preface 5 3 introduction to the Northstar radar 7 3 1 10 kW radar system OVErVIEW ssscsssscssscsesscssecseccsscesssccsecessccsscessccssccssccesscessecssecesscesscessecssscesscessccssccsseceaseesscesscesseesseeesseeses 7 3 2 Check the 10KW radar Part seniii iii AE E EESE E EEES 8 3 3 Installithe radar assi nanii a R E
46. t the negative wire to the negative power cable input connector identified by the sign 3 10 3 10 Connect the ground wire The radar processor has a Chassis Earth connection stud located on the far right hand side of the unit The Chassis Earth is DC isolated from power ve to eliminate the risk of galvanic corrosion If you are installing the radar processor on a vessel with a metal hull connect the radar processor Chassis Earth to the hull at the closest possible location using 12 AWG wire or thicker The eyelets must be crimped or soldered at both locations A and the method of connection to the vessel s hull is shown at B If you are installing the radar processor on a vessel with a non metallic hull connect the radar processor Chassis Earth to the vessel s ground network If a vessel s ground network is not available leave the radar processor Chassis Earth unconnected 3 10 3 11 Radar system checklist When you ve finished the wiring visually check that each component is securely mounted and able to withstand rough sea conditions all the cables are correctly installed any cable shield mesh is correctly configured all cable entry points are watertight water can t leak into the scanner Now you re ready to set up the radar with the Northstar system that you re using 3 3 11 Setup the radar with the Northstar 8000i system Setting up the radar with the Northstar 8000i is described in the Northstar 8000i Sys
47. tem installation documentation for your display processor Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 35 4 1 1 1 4 1 2 4 1 3 4 1 4 36 Set up the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i Turn the radar on and off Before you turn on the radar for the first time To extend magnetron lifetime you re recommended to leave the radar in Standby mode for 30 minutes when activating the radar for the VERY FIRST time When the radar is in Standby mode it s NOT transmitting but it is powered up this allows the magnetron heater to stabilize Then after 30 minutes press the RADAR ON key to test and align If you re using the radar with the 6000i or 6100i press CLR NOT ENT the VERY FIRST time when the radar transmit activation message appears After this first time you can press ENT anytime this screen appears The radar countdown timer will appear typically 90 seconds on lower powered radars then the radar will automatically start transmitting Turn the radar on IMPORTANT Do not use the navigator s Demo Mode when the radar is switched on Several menu buttons on the radar display must be activated before the adjustment they control can be changed Here s how they work any button displayed in red is already active Press it or use the keypad or cursor controls to adjust the value any button displayed in blue is inactive Press it once to activate it The radar normally provides a good picture when used in its automa
48. the NMEA Comms connector as No Connect 3 10 3 8 Connect the 10 kW radar processor to an 8000i display You are recommended to use the following configuration when connecting the radar processor to an 8000i display where A is the optional NMEA Compass B is the Circuit breaker Fuse box and C is the vessel s Ground 32 Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual Alternative 8000i system configurations are possible For further information please refer to the Northstar 8000i System Installation documentation NS004721 NS004783 Pls co NS00481x NS003105 NS003106 Configure the remote power control for an 8000i NOTE At the time of printing this manual the 8000i does not support remote power control of network modules This feature will be added in future release The radar processor supports this feature through Pin 12 on the NMEA Comms port If you want the radar processor to power ON automatically whenever power is applied leave Pin 10 and Pin 12 of the NMEA Comms connector as No Connect Alternatively if you want the radar to be powered ON only when vessel s engines are running Pin 12 active high must be driven by the vessel s ignition key Connect an 8000i network cable NS00481X Connect the 8000i network cable NS00481X ONLY if you re connecting the radar system to a Northstar 8000i system Push one end of the 8000i network cable into the NETWORK connector on the radar
49. tic modes described in Configuring the navigator In many cases the picture can be improved by using the Range Rider mode Before turning ON the radar for the first time to set it up check that the vessel s DC primary power supply is within the recommended range of 10 8 V to 16 V for a 12 V system or 21 6 V to 32 V fora 24 V system Check that everyone is outside the radiation hazard area and any rotation hazard area then turn ON the radar The power switch is located on the scanner unit Turn ON the radar processor by installing the fuse or turning ON the circuit breaker to the radar system Turn ON the navigator display unit The power switch is on the front panel Turn the radar off Be sure to turn the scanner OFF before servicing the scanner or working in the vicinity of a rotating open array Turn the radar OFF by removing the fuse or by switching OFF the radar s dedicated circuit breaker Depending on the power switch configuration the radar may automatically turn OFF when the navigator display unit is turned OFF Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 4 4 1 1 4 4 1 2 4 4 1 3 Configure the navigator communications IMPORTANT If you are going to operate the radar without a heading sensor ignore this section and set up the radar as described in Disable the header sensor input To enable the radar to communicate with the navigator set up the radar option on the navigator s PORT 2 SETUP screen as f
50. tion of the device Refer also to the system specifications section Compliance Statement EMC compliance USA FCC Part 15 Class B Refer also to the system specifications section Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 1 4 1 5 1 6 Disclaimer As Northstar is continuously improving this product we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual Please contact your nearest Northstar distributor if you require any further assistance It is the owner s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in a manner that will not cause accidents personal injury or property damage The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices BRUNSWICK NEW TECHNOLOGIES INC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW Governing Language This statement any instruction manuals user guides and other information relating to the product Documentation may be translated to or has been translated from another language Translation In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation This manual represents the product as at the time of printing Brunswick New Technologies Inc and its
51. us 25 1200 Hz 5 1 0us 25 650 Hz 5 Circulator H 6AJRD00001 FCX 68 and Diode limiter NJS6930 Mixer IF amplifier IF bandwidth IF characteristic IF output Com port Gain Noise figure Temperature range Relative humidity Relative wind velocity Sector blank Radar system Processor model Processor dimensions Processer weight Vibration Waterproof Temperature range Relative humidity Power up time Power consumption MIC front end Model NJT1969 Center frequency 60 MHz 3 MHz 20 MHz 3 MHz 0 08us 6 MHz 2MHz 0 25us 0 5us 3 MHz 1MHz 1 0us 2 V for 100 dB typical Bandwidth controlled by serial port Defined in NKE 2102 Digital COM specification 10 kW Radar processor NS RDR1106MO NS004783 Width 5 6 142 mm Height 2 2 56 mm Length 7 9 200 mm 3 W when operating Leakage current lt 200 pA when off with a remote power input www northstarnav com NORTHSTAR Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual Made in New Zealand MN000357A NEED NUMBER
52. value upwards by pressing the up arrow key on the cursor pad until the quantity and strength of visible targets is maximized If the quantity and strength of targets does not increase return to 128 by typing 128 Then adjust the tune preset value upwards by pressing the down arrow key on the cursor pad until the quantity and strength of visible targets is maximized Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual 5 1 1 10 kW radar system specifications Scanner type Open array 101036 DC 13 24 system 1 5 ft 448 H mm x rotation circle 6 25 ft 1910 mm 77 2 Ib 35 kg 10 Vibration Amplitude 2 x 13 2 Hz 1mm 10 Amplitude 13 2 to 100 Hz gravity acceleration 0 7m sec IPX6 Plane of polarization Minimum 90 seconds Power consumption DC input Emission type Peak power output Transmitter frequency 250 W maximum at maximum wind velocity 21 6 V to 41 6 V 24 V DC systems ONLY PON Passed JRC FCC IC R amp TTE Type Certification FCC ID CKENKE2102 IC ID 768C NKE2102 R amp TTE QQ RTTE 17 03 01R 10 kW 50 under any pulse condition 9410 30 MHz Magnetron NJRC Model MSF1425B Horizontal beam width 1 29 10 3 dB width Vertical beam width 20 20 3 dB width Side lobe level Below 26 dB maximum within 10 Below 30 dB maximum outside 10 27 rpm minimum 20 rpm at 100 knot wind maximum Pulse length PRF 0 08us 30 2250 Hz 5 0 25us 25 1700 Hz 5 0 50
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