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Raymarine 11S Owner's Handbook Manual - Rt033

Manual is about: Raymarine Owner's Handbook Pathfinder Radar Scanner

Summary of 11S

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    Pathfinder radar scanners owner’s handbook document number: 81154_9 date:september 2006.

  • Page 3: Pathfinder Radar Scanners

    5 pathfinder radar scanners owners handbook march 2004 intended use the scanner units detailed in this handbook form part of navigational radar systems intended for light marine use. These radar systems are only an aid to navigation. Safety notices this radar equipment must be installed and operated...

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    6 responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgements. This radar unit should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement. Raymarine products are supported by a network of authorized service representatives. For information on raymarine products and services...

  • Page 5: Preface

    7 preface this handbook describes the following raymarine pathfinder radar scanners: 5s 48" 4 kw open array scanner 7s 72" 4 kw open array scanner 9s 48" 10 kw open array scanner 11s 72" 10 kw open array scanner these scanner units may be connected to any hsb/hsb 2 or c-series display unit. The open...

  • Page 6: Warranty

    8 c-series display compatibility to achieve full compatibility with a c-series display, your raymarine radar scanner may require upgrading. Please refer to the c-series display owner’s handbook, or contact technical support for details. The open array scanners cannot be powered from a c-series displ...

  • Page 7: Rt033

    Sheet 1 of 2 certificate no. Rt033 we raymarine limited anchorage park portsmouth hampshire england p03 5td declare, under our sole responsibility, that the products identified in this declaration, and to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the essential requirements of european p...

  • Page 8: Rt033

    Sheet 2 of 2 certificate no. Rt033 declaration of conformity – schedule of ancillary equipment and radar systems the following units are combined with the 4kw, open array scanner unit (transceiver) listed on sheet 1 to form the operational raytheon or raymarine radar systems given below. Details of ...

  • Page 9: Rt035

    Sheet 1 of 2 certificate no. Rt035 we raymarine limited anchorage park portsmouth hampshire england p03 5td declare, under our sole responsibility, that the products identified in this declaration, and to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the essential requirements of european p...

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    Sheet 2 of 2 certificate no. Rt035 declaration of conformity – schedule of ancillary equipment and radar systems the following units are combined with the 10kw, open array scanner unit (transceiver) listed on sheet 1 to form the operational raymarine radar systems given below. Details of these units...

  • Page 11: Rt040

    Sheet 1 of 2 certificate no. Rt040 we raymarine limited anchorage park portsmouth hampshire england p03 5td declare, under our sole responsibility, that the products identified in this declaration, and to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the essential requirements of european p...

  • Page 12: Rt040

    Sheet 2 of 2 certificate no. Rt040 declaration of conformity – schedule of ancillary equipment the following raymarine display units are combined with the raymarine4kw, open array scanner unit (transceiver) listed on sheet 1 to form the operational radar systems. Details of these units are included ...

  • Page 13: Rt041

    Sheet 1 of 2 certificate no. Rt041 we raymarine limited anchorage park portsmouth hampshire england p03 5td declare, under our sole responsibility, that the products identified in this declaration, and to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the essential requirements of european p...

  • Page 14: Rt041

    Sheet 2 of 2 certificate no. Rt041 declaration of conformity – schedule of ancillary equipment the following raymarine display units are combined with the raymarine 10kw, open array scanner unit (transceiver) listed on sheet 1 to form the operational radar systems. Details of these units are include...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Overview

    Clxxxv chapter 2: overview 2.1 introduction this handbook provides instructions to assist you in the installation and set up of the following radar scanners: 5s 48" 4 kw open array scanner 7s 72" 4 kw open array scanner 9s 48" 10 kw open array scanner 11s 72" 10 kw open array scanner these scanner u...

  • Page 16: Emc Installation Guidelines

    Clxxxvi caution: do not use an open array scanner with an sl70, sl70 plus or sl70rc plus 7" lcd display unit. Failure to observe this may result in permanent damage to these display units. The 10 kw open array scanner requires 24 v or higher; it will not operate on 12 v systems. This handbook is div...

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    Clxxxvii • the equipment is supplied from a separate battery from that used for engine start. Voltage drops below 10 v (20 v for 10 kw open array scanners) in the power supply to our products, and starter motor transients, can cause the equipment to reset. This will not damage the equipment, but may...

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    Clxxxviii 2.3 selecting the scanner unit site this section provides information that affects the possible locations of the scanner, and its position relative to the display unit and to the power supply. The dimensions of the each scanner unit are shown in the following diagrams. Selecting the best l...

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    Clxxxix • radar operates at the line-of-sight, so a high mounting position gives bet- ter long range performance. • surrounding large objects, in the same horizontal plane, can interfere with the radar signal and cause blind areas or shadow sectors and false targets on the radar screen (see below). ...

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    Cxc centre of rotation centre of rotation 48"- 1306 mm (51.4 in), 72"- 1928 mm (75.9 in) 100 mm (4 in) 427 mm (16.8 in) 296 mm (11.65 in) 406 mm (16 in) d4572-4 weight pedestal: 24 kg (53.0 lb) 48" open array: 6 kg (13.2 lb) 72" open array: 9.4 kg (20.7 lb) 140 mm (5.5 in) minimum clearance height 5...

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    Cxci • access: the scanner unit site should be easily accessible to allow mainte- nance to be carried out safely. • magnetic compass: mount the scanner unit at least 1 m away from a mag- netic compass. • cable run: the maximum length of cable between the display unit and the scanner unit should not ...

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    Cxcii • mounting platform: the platform must be mechanically secure and capa- ble of supporting the mass and inertia of the open array scanner. The com- plete unit weighs: 48" scanner - 30 kg (66.2 lb); 72" scanner - 33.4 kg (73.7 lb). • the site must be clear of ropes and moving rigging. • sufficie...

  • Page 23: Setting The Radiation Plane

    Cxciii setting the radiation plane the scanner unit should be mounted so that the array rotates parallel to the waterline. The radar beam is approximately 25° wide in the vertical direction, providing good target detection during the vessel’s pitching and rolling. Planing hull vessels, and some disp...

  • Page 24: 2.4 Cable Requirements

    Cxciv 2.4 cable requirements this section provides details on selecting the appropriate cables for your system. Permissible cable lengths depend on the scanner type and the boat’s power system. Information on inter-unit and power cables is provided for both radome and open array scanners in the foll...

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    Cxcv caution: the cable for connecting an open array scanner to a c-series display cannot be extended. Radome inter-unit cable for use with pathfinder and c series displays open array inter-unit cable for use with pathfinder displays split pedestal cable for use with new open array scanner and c-ser...

  • Page 26: Rejoining Cables

    Cxcvi running the cable to the scanner caution: do not pull the cable through bulkheads using a cord attached to the connector. This could damage the connections. The cable entrance is at the rear of the scanner unit. If the unit is mounted on a hollow mast the cable may be run inside the mast and t...

  • Page 27: Inter-Unit Cable

    Cxcvii open array scanner cables for pathfinder displays inter-unit cable the pathfinder display inter-unit cables have a connector plug at one end for connecting to the display unit or extension cable; the other end is prepared ready to fit to the power and signal connectors (see section 2.2 ). Hea...

  • Page 28: Power Cable

    Cxcviii 24 v and 32 v systems - 10kw scanners 10 kw open array scanners can use any combination of inter-unit cable up to a maximum length of 35 m. However, these systems use considerable power and installations should be planned to minimize all cable lengths. Refer to the tables on page 1-19, max. ...

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    Cxcix note: if the required extension results in unacceptably large diameter cables, use two or more smaller gauge wires to achieve the required copper wire cross-section. For example, using two pairs of 2 mm 2 is equivalent to using two single 4.0 mm 2 cables. 24 v and 32 v systems these systems ar...

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    Cc table 2-5: max. Extension power cable lengths (m), 24 v systems - 10 kw scanners inter-unit cable(s) power cable core (each core) mm 2 : awg: 1.5 16 2.0 15 2.5 14 4.0 11 5 m heavy 12.0 16.0 20.0 32.0 10 m heavy 10.5 14.0 18.0 28.0 15 m heavy 9.0 12.0 16.0 24.0 15 m heavy + 5 m ext 7.5 10.0 13.0 2...

  • Page 31: Split Pedestal Cable

    Cci open array scanner cables for c-series displays a split pedestal cable is required to connect a compatible open array scanner to the display unit and to the power source. If you are connecting an existing compatible scanner to a c-series display a pedestal adaptor cable can be used instead of th...

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    Ccii caution: this radar is not intended for use on “positive” ground vessels. The power cable earth screen connections must be connected to the ship’s ground. Grounding the radar system it is important that an effective rf ground is connected to the radar system. You must ground the radar by connec...

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    Cciii 24/32 v** isolator switch min. Rating 15 a 15 a 15 a thermal breaker rating 8 a 10 a 5 a fuse value 10 a 15 a 8 a * 10 kw scanners cannot be directly connected to 12 v **radome systems cannot use 32v. Table 2-7: isolator switch/thermal breaker/fuse value vessels supply device open array system...

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  • Page 37: 3.1 Open Array Scanner

    Ccvii chapter 3: installing the scanner 3.1 open array scanner installation of the open array scanner should only be undertaken by a competent installer. If you have any difficulty with the installation, please contact your local raymarine dealer or distributor. The open array scanner is supplied in...

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    Ccviii securing the pedestal to the mounting platform 1. Using the paper template supplied with the scanner mounting kit, mark the flat mounting surface with the holes and drill as indicated on the template. Refer to section 1.2 when selecting the scanner unit site. 2. Stick the four self-adhesive b...

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    Ccix connecting the open array scanner cable caution: before wiring the scanner unit check that it is securely mounted to the platform, then make sure that the inter-unit cable is not connected and power is not applied to the display unit. The scanner switch must be in the off position. Note: connec...

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    Ccx 5. Ensure the exposed braid is positioned in they p-clip to provide an earth, then clamp securely into position. Secure the cable at the entrance to pedestal base using the plastic cable clamp. Hand tighten the cable gland nut. . 6. The cable is supplied prepared and ready to fit to the signal a...

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    Ccxi caution: if any of the wires are incorrectly fitted, the scanner will not function correctly. 7. Fit the 8-way plug (supplied in the kit of parts) to the cable as shown in the fol- lowing diagram. The terminal clamps are operated using a screwdriver as shown. Connect the plug to the signal conn...

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    Ccxii 8. Connect the red core(s) to the terminal socket marked “+”and the black core(s) to the terminal socket marked “-”. The terminal clamps are operated using a screwdriver as shown in the inset diagram. 9. Using the tie-wrap fitting on the pedestal lid, secure the cable. Caution: do not grease t...

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    Ccxiii fitting the open array to the pedestal caution: the pedestal unit has a cap fitted over the open array mounting shaft to protect the protuding co-axial pin. This cap must be left in place until the open array is fitted to the pedestal. 1. Remove the cap from the open array shaft. Retain the c...

  • Page 44: 3.2 System Connections

    Ccxiv 3.2 system connections caution: the display connector on the scanner cable is a moulded plug that cannot be replaced. Do not remove this moulded plug. Do not use an open array scanner with an sl70, sl70 plus or sl70rc plus 7" lcd display unit. Failure to observe this may result in permanent da...

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    Ccxv the open array scanner has a power switch fitted to the pedestal. This switch can normally be left on. However, if the scanner is being serviced or if any personnel are in the vicinity of the open array, the switch should be set to off. Yg sea t alk transducer po wer/nmea hsb nmea out r nmea in...

  • Page 46: Cable Details

    Ccxvi cable details the following diagrams - one for the inter-unit cable, one for the split pedestal and adaptor cable - illustrate the connector pins and cable core details. 1 2 3 5 4 7 10 11 8 6 9 13 12 black white orange black black green yellow shield red red violet blue grey video video rtn * ...

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    Ccxvii 1 2 3 5 4 7 10 11 8 6 9 13 12 white orange black green yellow shield violet blue grey video video rtn not connected tx trigger + not connected data i/o + tx trigger -- not connected data i/o -- not connected azimuth + azimuth -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 wh...

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  • Page 53: Maintenance

    Ccxxiii chapter 4: post installation checks and maintenance once you have installed your radar scanner and display unit, and made all the connections, you need to check your installation. You can then set up the radar system, align the scanner and check the display timing. In addition, for a 72" ope...

  • Page 54: Checking Transmission

    Ccxxiv checking transmission warning: the radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. Ensure that the scanner has been installed according to the recommendations given in chapter 1 , and that all personnel are clear of the scanner, before switching to transmit mode. Run through the radar operati...

  • Page 55: 4.2 Maintenance

    Ccxxv 4.2 maintenance warnings the display unit and scanner unit contain high voltage . Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools only available to qualified service technicians - there are no user serviceable parts or adjustments and the operator should not attempt to service the...

  • Page 56: 4.3 Problem Solving

    Ccxxvi enable you to ensure minimum interaction between different items of equip- ment, i.E. Ensure optimum electromagnetic compatibility (emc). • always report any emc-related problem to your nearest raymarine dealer. We use such information to improve our quality standards. • in some installations...

  • Page 57: Technical Support:

    Ccxxvii technical support: please visit out website at: www.Raymarine.Com/recreational/support where you will find a questions & answers database, service information and e- mail access to the technical support department. Alternatively, if you don’t have access to the world wide web, call: 1-800-53...

  • Page 58: Accessories And Parts

    Ccxxviii for product repair and service in the unlikely event your raymarine unit should develop a problem, please contact your authorized raymarine dealer for assistance. The dealer is best equipped to handle your service requirements and can offer time saving help in getting the equipment back int...

  • Page 59: Worldwide Support

    Ccxxix if you are uncertain about what item to choose for your raymarine unit, please contact our customer services department prior to placing your order. Worldwide support please contact the authorized distributor in the country. A list of worldwide distributors is supplied with your system..

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  • Page 61: Appendix A: Specification

    Appendix a: specification 3 appendix a: specification 5s and 9s 48" open array scanner unit general approvals ce - conforms to fcc - conforms to 1995/5/ec, en60945 part 80 (47cfr) and part 2 (47cfr) dimensions pedestal: 427 x 296 x 406 mm (16.8 x 10.5 x 16 in) array: 1306 mm (51.4 in) length weight ...

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    4 6.0 - 72 1.00 740 0.5 - - - standby mode magnetron heater and control left on, all other services off duplexer circulator 9s transmitter - 10 kw input voltage 16 - 44 v dc (from display unit) power consumption 11 w standby 80 w typical operation in light winds 95 w max. Operation in 50 kt winds 14...

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    Appendix a: specification 5 note: if the scanner is bought for use with an existing display, contact your dealer/service agent for the latest display software to ensure you can use all the open array scanner fea- tures. 48" antenna antenna type slotted waveguide array beam width (nominal) 1.85° pola...

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    6 7s and 11s 72" open array scanner unit general approvals ce - conforms to fcc - conforms to 1995/5/ec, en60945 part 80 (47cfr) and part 2 (47cfr) dimensions pedestal: 427 x 296 x 406 mm (16.8 x 10.5 x 16 in) array: 1918 mm (75.5 in) length weight pedestal: 24 kg (53.0 lb) array: 9.4 kg (20.7 lb) e...

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    Appendix a: specification 7 standby mode magnetron heater and control left on, all other services off duplexer circulator 11s transmitter - 10 kw input voltage 20 - 44 v dc (from display unit) power consumption 11 w standby 80 w typical operation in light winds 117 w max. Operation in 50 kt winds 17...

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    8 note: i f the scanner is bought for use with an existing display, contact your dealer/service agent for the latest display software to ensure you can use all the open array scanner fea- tures. Receiver if frequency 60 mhz (nominal) receiver characteristic semi-log receiver noise figure less than 5...