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Icom MR-570R Operating Manual

Manual is about: ICOM MR-570R Radio-Marine: Operating Guide

Summary of MR-570R

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    T 1.296nm o:01 o:01 0.566nm s0672˚ ebl/vrm1 ebl/vrm2 r r s0162˚ 3 (1) nm 2530˚ tm heading indicator mode indicator* 5 cross line cursor ebl1/2 vrm1/2 mob symbol fixed range rings* 1 fixed ring range readout* 1 ebl1/vrm1, ebl2/vrm2 readouts* 4 tuning level indicator screen range readout heading line ...

  • Page 2: Control Functions

    1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003 japan count on us! A-6014h-2ex printed in japan © 2001 icom inc. ■ control functions [tx (save)] toggles between the tx mode and the standby mode. Turns the power save function on when pushed and held. [hl off] push [adj] and [menu] simultaneously to turn...

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    Instruction manual marine radar mr-570r.

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    I system components model name sx-2464 display unit ex-2473 (5.7 inch lcd) scanner unit ex-2474 (radome type) • ex-2473 (5.7 inch lcd display unit) qty. Q nmea connector (ns1007 7p)............................. 2 w spare fuse (fgb 10 a) ........................................ 1 e spare fuse (fgb 5 ...

  • Page 5: Caution!

    Ii important read all instructions carefully and com- pletely before attempting to operate the marine radar. Save this instruction manual. This manual contains important safety and operating in- structions for the mr-570r. R never let metal, wire or other objects touch any internal part of the radar...

  • Page 6: Table of Contents

    Table of contents iii system components...........................................I supplied accessories........................................I important ............................................................. Ii precautions ........................................................ Ii forewor...

  • Page 7: Caution

    1 caution 1 the mr-570r is supplemental aids to navigation and are not intended to be a substitute for accurate and current nautical charts. Danger! High voltage • never open the unit this product contains high voltage that could be fatal. This product has no user-servicable parts inside. All repair...

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    Panel description 2 2 ■ front panel marine radar q power switch [power] (p. 10) turns power on and off. • the standby screen appears for 90 sec. While warming up the magnetron. • the initial screen appears with a beep after the power has been turned on. W ebl1 (vrm1) switch [ebl1 (vrm1)] (pgs. 16–18...

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    3 2 panel description i transmit/save switch [tx (save)] (p. 11) push to toggle between the tx mode and the standby mode. Push and hold for 0.5 sec. To turn the power save function on. The radar for tx interval scan is fixed at 10 revolutions. (p. 14) • select the save time in function menu. O displ...

  • Page 10: Screen

    4 2 !9 tuning level indicator shows the receiver tuning level. @0 screen range readout (p. 16) shows the maximum range of the displayed screen. • the range indicated is nautical miles (nm). @1 fixed ring range readout (p. 16) shows the interval range of the fixed ring. • this readout appears when th...

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    2 panel description 5 #0 ebl1/2 (pgs. 16-18) used for bearing measurement. When a target is selected, the ebl readout #6 shows the bearing. #1 vrm1/2 (pgs. 16-18) used for distance measurement. When a target is selected, the vrm2 readout @8 shows the distance. #2 mob symbol push [mob] to mark the [m...

  • Page 12: Menu

    3 6 menu push [brill] to turn the [brill] menu on or off. ■ brill. (brilliance) • push [ ] /[ ] to select [brill.], then push [ ]/ [ ] to change the setting. ■ contr. (contrast) • push [ ] /[ ] to select [contr.], then push [ ]/ [ ] to change the setting. ■ disp. (display type) • push [ ] /[ ] to se...

  • Page 13: Function Menu

    3 menu 7 push [menu] to turn the [function] menu on. • push [ ]/ [ ] to select the item and push [ ] /[ ] to change the setting. ■ ring • off : turn the fixed range ring display off. • on : turn the fixed range ring display on. ■ d.Range select the dynamic range of the ppi (plan position in- dicator...

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    8 3 menu push [menu] several times to turn the [epa] menu on or off. • push [ ]/ [ ] to select the item and push [ ] /[ ] to change the setting. ■ epa • off : turn the epa function off. • on : turn the epa function on. ■ vect • true : select the true vector mode. • rel : select the relative vector m...

  • Page 15: Int. Setting

    9 3 menu push [menu] several times to turn the epa menu on. • push [ ] to select the [int.Setting] and push [ ] to open the [int.Setting] menu. ■ beep • off : turn the beep tone off*. • on : turn the beep tone on. * except alarm function. ■ dist unit • nm : display the distance unit as nm. • km : di...

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    4 10 basic operation before turning the power on, be sure all the connec- tions are complete. The checklist at right may be help- ful for necessary confirmation. •checklist q the 4 bolts securing the scanner unit must be firmly tightened. W cabling must be securely attached to a mast or mounting mat...

  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    11 4 basic operation • heading line marker the heading marker is a line that shows your ship’s bow direction. (this marker will appear in the center of the screen when the head-up screen h up is se- lected.) the heading marker can be hidden when the desired target is located under the heading marker...

  • Page 18: Sea Function

    12 4 basic operation the followings are typical basic operation examples, which may hinder radar reception (sea clutter, precip- itation interference and echoes from other radar). ■ sea function this function serves to eliminate echoes from waves at close range. Reduce the receiver gain for close ob...

  • Page 19: Ir Function

    13 4 basic operation ■ ir function radar interference may appear when another ship’s radar is operating on the same frequency band in close proximity. The ir function can eliminate this type of interference. (p. 6) q push [adj] to call up “adjust” menu. W push [ ] /[ ] until the “ir” section becomes...

  • Page 20: Trails Function

    14 4 basic operation ■ trails function the trails function memorizes echoes continuously or at constant intervals. This is useful for watching other ships’ tracks, approx. Relative speed, etc. •setting the trail interval time q push [menu] to call up the function menu. • push [ ] several times until...

  • Page 21: Waypoint Indication

    15 4 basic operation when waypoint data received from navigation equip- ment with nmea 0183 format is applied, the radar can display the waypoint. To display the waypoint marker, bearing data is necessary. (p. 38) q push [menu] twice to call up the “function” menu. W push [ ] until the “data disp” s...

  • Page 22: Distance Measurement

    Distance and direction measurements 5 16 ■ distance measurement two measurement procedures are available with this radar. Operating them separately or jointly is possible. The distance unit, nautical miles (nm) or kilometres (km) is selected in the “init.Setting” menu (p. 9). • using the fixed rings...

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    Distance and direction measurements 17 5 ■ bearing and distance measurement this radar has 2 electronic bearing lines (ebl) to indicate the target direction from your ship or a target. • using the ebl and vrm–1 • using the ebl and vrm–2 • using the variable range marker q push [ ]/ [ ]/ [ ] /[ ] sev...

  • Page 24: Advanced Measurements

    Distance and direction measurements 18 5 ■ advanced measurements using both electronic bearing lines (ebl) and both variable range markers (vrm), the following advanced mea- surements can be made: • measuring the distance and direction between 2 targets q push [ ]/ [ ]/ [ ] /[ ] to move the cross li...

  • Page 25: Alarm Function

    Alarm function 6 19 • setting and using the alarm function q push [+]/[–] to select the desired range. W push [ ]/ [ ]/ [ ] /[ ] to set the cursor to the start- ing point of the alarm zone. E push and hold [alm] for 0.5 sec. To enter the alarm zone setting. • the starting zone appears on the screen....

  • Page 26: Epa Menu Setting

    7 20 epa (electronic plotting aid) ■ epa (electronic plotting aid) the epa (electronic plotting aid) for manual plotting is interfaced for small ships fitted with a gyrocompass, speed and distance measuring equipment. Epa (electronic plotting aid), will in order to improve the standard of collision ...

  • Page 27: Epa Operation

    21 7 epa ■ epa operation select the target which you want to plot on the display. Q push [ ]/ [ ]/ [ ] /[ ] to move the cursor on the de- sired target. W push [ epa] to display the epa information screen. • “set” menu appears below the screen • “set” becomes highlighted. E push [ epa] to select the ...

  • Page 28: Course and Speed Vector

    Epa 22 7 ■ course and speed vector the vector indicates the target’s predicted, true or rel- ative course and speed. • vector time may change depending on the trail time setting. (see function menu, p. 7) • the tip of the vector shows the target’s predicted position after a certain time, which has b...

  • Page 29: Basic Radar Theory

    8 23 basic radar theory radiation can escape on each side of the beam inside the lobes. If a target reflects this radiation, it will be dis- played on the screen as an echo. Side-lobe echoes usually occur at short ranges and as a result of large (strongly reflective) targets. They can be reduced wit...

  • Page 30: Multiple Echoes

    Basic radar theory 24 8 ■ multiple echoes multiple echoes may appear when a short-range and strong echo is received from a ship, bridge, or break- water. Multiple echoes will appear beyond the target’s true echo point on the same bearing of a large target. They can be reduced with proper adjustment ...

  • Page 31: Blind and Shadow Sectors

    Basic radar theory 25 8 ■ blind and shadow sectors blind or shadow sectors may exist because of ob- structions such as masts, derricks or stacks. An ob- struction may throw either a complete or partial shadow as shown in the diagram below. If a target is in a shadow sector, target echoes may not app...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Units

    9 26 installation and connections q data output (+) w data output (–) e nmea 2 input (+)* r nmea 2 input (–)* u gnd (speed sensor) y speed sensor input t regulated 12 v output. (20 ma max.) q n.C w n.C e nmea 1 input (+)* or aux input (+); data r nmea 1 input (–)* or aux input (–); data u gnd y aux ...

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    Installation and connections 27 9 ■ installing the ex-2473 display unit • location select a place for installation which meets the following important conditions: q the display unit should be placed near the wheel in the cabin so that an operator may easily view the radar screen while facing the bow...

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    Installation and connections 28 9 ■ mounting the ex-2474 scanner unit • location the scanner unit is designed to be weatherproof and completely watertight. Select a place for installation which meets the following important conditions. Q the scanner unit must be near the boat’s center line and have ...

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    9 installation and connections 29 ■ wiring the ex-2474 system cable q loosen the four bolts using a hex head wrench on the bottom of the scanner unit, and open the unit. W loosen the nut on the scanner unit and pass the system cable through the nut and sealing tube. E loosen the six screws on the if...

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    30 9 installation and connections this page is intended to be blank..

  • Page 37: Service Man Menu

    31 10 service man menu to open the “service man” menu. Q push [menu] several times to show the “epa” menu. W push [ ] to select “int. Setting”, then push [ ] to show the “int. Setting” menu. E push [ ] to select “service man”, then push [ ] to open the “service man” menu. ■ spd adj. • enter the puls...

  • Page 38: Spd Adjustment

    32 10 service man menu ■ spd adjustment q push [menu], [ ]/ [ ] several times to display the “service man” menu. W push [ ] until the “spd adj.” section becomes highlighted. E push [ ] /[ ] to enter the pulse rate (pulse numbers per one mile) of the speed sensor unit. R push [menu] to return to the ...

  • Page 39: Mbs Adjustment

    33 10 service man menu ■ mbs adjustment note: while pushing and holding [mob] and [trails], push [power] to activate the ‘tuning ad- justment’ setting. Q push [–] several times to select the 1/4 nm range or shorter. Push [menu], [ ]/ [ ] several times to display the “service man” menu. W push [ ] un...

  • Page 40: Range Selection

    34 10 service man menu ■ range selection q push [menu], [ ]/ [ ] to display the “service man” menu. W push [ ] until the “ " ” appears on the screen. E push [ ]/ [ ] to choose the selectable screen ranges with [+] or [–] keys on the display. R push [ ] to skip from the range selection, or push [ ] t...

  • Page 41: Error Message

    11 35 error message message condition brg input fail* 1 • the azimuth signal is interrupted. An alarm tone is emitted within 5 sec. And the display reverts to h up mode in approx. 1 min. Trig signal fail* 1 • if the trigger signal is interrupted for more than 15 sec., an alarm tone is emitted. Shm s...

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    12 36 maintenance continued, reliable operation of the radar depends on how you care for your equipment. The simple maintenance tips that follow can help you save time and money, and avoid premature equipment failures. • cleaning q wipe the surface of the scanner with a clean soft cloth. • do not us...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    13 37 specifications general • minimum range • maximum range • measurement range • preheat time • connection length between display and scanner unit scanner unit ◆ ex-2474 • type • rotation speed (typical) • beam width (typical) • side lobe (typical) • polarization • transmission frequency • peak ou...

  • Page 44: External Data List

    38 14 external data list external data input nmea1* 2 nmea2* 2 “hdt”, “hdm” “rmc”, “gga”, “gll”, “vtg”, “wpl”, “bwc”, log n+1, aux function display bearing speed position way point head up hu course up cu required north up nu required true motion og* 1 tm required “rmc”, “gga” or “gll” tw* 1 tm requ...

  • Page 45: Template

    15 39 template 160 mm; 6 5 ⁄ 16 " 91 mm; 3 19 ⁄ 32 " • ex-2473 template.

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  • Page 47: •ex-2474

    Ship bow direction radius is 6 mm ( 1 ⁄ 4 in). •ex-2474 scanner unit template 45.5 mm (1 25 ⁄ 32 in).

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    90.5 mm (3 9 ⁄ 16 in) 90.5 mm (3 9 ⁄ 16 in) 150.5 mm (5 15 ⁄ 16 in) 37 41 15 template.

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    1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003 japan a-6014h-1ex- q printed in japan © 2001 icom inc..