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Raymarine Pathfinder Radar Owner's Handbook Manual - Pathfinder Radar Scanners

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    Pathfinder radar scanners owner’s handbook document number: 81154_7 date: 1st march 2004.

  • Page 3: Pathfinder Radar Scanners

    I pathfinder radar scanners 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. Warning: the 4d radome scanner connected...

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    Ii pathfinder radar scanners nrpb, board statement on restrictions on human exposure to static and time varying electromagnetic fields and radiation, doc nrpb, no. 5 (1993) . 3. Navigation aid. This radar unit is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affected by many factors, including equi...

  • Page 5: Preface

    Iii pathfinder radar scanners preface this handbook describes the following raymarine pathfinder radar scanners: 2d 18" 2 kw radome scanner 4d 24" 4 kw radome scanner 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 ...

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    Iv pathfinder radar scanners the software version can be confirmed by switching-on the display and checking the version number during the magnetron warm-up sequence. Note: if a scanner unit is not connected the version number is only displayed for 10 sec- onds. Where, necessary software upgrade kits...

  • Page 7: Rt031

    Sheet 1 of 2 certificate no. Rt031 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. Rt031 declaration of conformity – schedule of ancillary equipment and radar systems the following raymarine display units are combined with the raymarine 2d – 2kw, 18" radome scanner unit (transceiver) listed on sheet 1 to form the operational radar systems given below. ...

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    Sheet 1 of 2 certificate no. Rt032 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. Rt032 declaration of conformity – schedule of ancillary equipment and radar systems the following raymarine display units are combined with the raymarine 4d – 4kw, 24" radome scanner unit (transceiver) listed on sheet 1 to form the operational radar systems given below. ...

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    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...

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    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 ...

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    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...

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    Sheet 1 of 2 certificate no. Rt038 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. Rt038 declaration of conformity – schedule of ancillary equipment * the following raymarine display units are combined with the raymarine 2d – 2kw, 18" radome scanner unit (transceiver) listed on sheet 1 to form the operational radar systems. Details of these units are i...

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    Sheet 1 of 2 certificate no. Rt039 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. Rt039 declaration of conformity – schedule of ancillary equipment the following raymarine display units are combined with the raymarine 4d – 4kw, 24" radome scanner unit (transceiver) listed on sheet 1 to form the operational radar systems. Details of these units are inc...

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    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...

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    Sheet 2 of 2 certificate no. Rt040 declaration of conformity – schedule of ancillary equipment the following raymarine display units are combined with the raymarine 4kw, open array scanner unit (transceiver) listed on sheet 1 to form the operational radar systems. Details of these units are included...

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    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...

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    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 23: Contents

    Xxi contents preface ................................................................................................................... Iii display software version ............................................................. Iii c-series display compatibility ........................................

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    Xxii pathfinder radar scanners chapter 3: post installation checks and maintenance .................................39 emc conformance ............................................................................39 3.1 system checks and alignment .........................................................

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    Xxiii.

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    Xxiv pathfinder radar scanners.

  • Page 27: Contents

    1 contents preface ............................................................................................................................. Iii display software version ............................................................................. Iii c-series display compatibility ................

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    2 pathfinder radar scanners 2.3 system connections .........................................................................................35 cable details .....................................................................................................37 chapter 3: post installation checks and...

  • Page 29: Chapter 1: Overview

    1 chapter 1: overview 1.1 introduction this handbook provides instructions to assist you in the installation and set up of the following radar scanners: 2d 18" 2 kw radome scanner 4d 24" 4 kw radome scanner 5s 48" 4 kw open array scanner 7s 72" 4 kw open array scanner 9s 48" 10 kw open array scanner...

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    2 pathfinder radar scanners 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. ...

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    3 • 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 cause ...

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    4 pathfinder radar scanners table 1-1: radome scanners item part no. Supplied with: option for: 2d 18" 2 kw radome scanner with 15 m light cable 4d 24" 4 kw radome scanner with 15 m heavy cable m92650-s m92652-s - - - - inter-unit cable 15 m heavy inter-unit cable 25 m heavy inter-unit cable 15 m li...

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    5 1.3 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 location ...

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    6 pathfinder radar scanners d3224_4 18" r ad ome scanner 151.25 mm (5.95 in) 468 mm (18.4 in) dia. Weight: 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs) compass safe distance: 1 m (33 in) 116.5 mm (4.6 in) 233 mm (9.2 in) 141.5 mm (5.6 in) 227 mm (8.9 in) 302.5 mm (11.9 in) rear rear d3228_5 weight: 7.5 kg (16.5lbs) compass sa...

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    7 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) open array scanners 140 mm (5.5 in) minimu...

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    8 pathfinder radar scanners • 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 s...

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    9 • 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. • sufficient ...

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    10 pathfinder radar scanners 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 ...

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    11 1.4 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 followi...

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    12 pathfinder radar scanners 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-series display adaptor cable for use with existing open array scanner and c s...

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    13 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 then...

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    14 pathfinder radar scanners radome scanner cables inter-unit cable the radome inter-unit cable is fitted with an 8-way plug and power cores (covered by a clear protective sleeve) for connecting to the scanner. The length of the supplied cable should be sufficient to complete the cable run required ...

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    15 power cable the radome radar systems are intended for use on ships’ dc power systems operating in the range 10.7 to 32 v dc (that is, 12 v and 24 v systems; not 32 v systems). A 1.5 m (5 ft) power cable is supplied (with the display unit) for connecting the ship’s dc power to the radar scanner vi...

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    16 pathfinder radar scanners note: if you have an 18" radome scanner, and the wire gauge required for your extended power cable is unacceptably large, you should replace the supplied light (2 power core) in- ter-unit cable with the 25 m heavy (4 power core) inter-unit cable assembly (see table). Tab...

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    17 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 ). Heavy d...

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    18 pathfinder radar scanners 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 table...

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    19 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 are l...

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    20 pathfinder radar scanners table 1-9: 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...

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    21 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 the...

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    22 pathfinder radar scanners grounding the radar system it is important that an effective rf ground is connected to the radar system. You must ground the radar by connecting the drain wire (screen) of the power cable to the nearest ground point of the ship’s rf ground system. Refer to your display u...

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    23 chapter 2: installing the scanner 2.1 radome scanner securing the radome scanner to the mounting sur- face caution: the drain tube must always be used, but may be shortened if necessary 1. Using the paper template supplied with the scanner mounting kit, mark the flat mounting surface with the mou...

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    24 pathfinder radar scanners you may need to use longer m8 mounting bolts to secure the scanner if you have used shims to lower the radar beam. Connecting the radome scanner inter-unit cable caution: before wiring the scanner unit, make sure that the inter-unit cable is not connected and power is no...

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    25 4. Remove the drain tube from inside the base of the scanner, and insert it into the drain hole as shown in the following diagram. Pull the tube gently from outside the scanner so that it clips into place. 5. Referring to the following illustration, remove the securing nut (1) from the watertight...

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    26 pathfinder radar scanners 1 securing nut 2 gland 3 grommet 4 inter-unit cable 5 eight-way plug 6 eight-way socket 7 power cores (2 or 4) 8 terminal clamp 9 screwdriver 10 earthing clamp 11 top clamp 12 clamp screws 6. Slide the gland nut (1) and grommet (3) onto the inter-unit cable (4) and inser...

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    27 9. Connect the red “+”and black “-” power cores (7). If you have a 10 m or light 15 m inter-unit cable, there is one pair of cores. Connect the red cable lead to one of the terminal sockets marked “+”, and the black cable lead to one of the sockets marked “-”. If you have a heavy 15 m inter-unit ...

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    28 pathfinder radar scanners 2.2 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 two sectio...

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    29 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 bitum...

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    30 pathfinder radar scanners 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 of...

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    31 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 an...

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    32 pathfinder radar scanners 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...

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    33 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 the ...

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    34 pathfinder radar scanners 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 arr...

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    35 2.3 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 damag...

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    36 pathfinder radar scanners 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/nme...

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    37 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 * bat...

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    38 pathfinder radar scanners 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 ...

  • Page 67: Maintenance

    39 chapter 3: 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" open arr...

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    40 pathfinder radar scanners 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 thr...

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    41 3.2 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 eq...

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    42 pathfinder radar scanners • always report any emc-related problem to your nearest raymarine dealer. We use such information to improve our quality standards. • in some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from being affected by external influences. In general this will n...

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    43 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: 1-800-539-553...

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    44 pathfinder radar scanners 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 th...

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    45 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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    46 pathfinder radar scanners.

  • Page 75: Appendix A: Specification

    47 appendix a: specification 2d 18" radome scanner unit general approvals ce - conforms to fcc - conforms to 1999/5/ec, en60945 part 80 (47cfr) and part 2 (47cfr) dimensions Φ 468 x 227 mm (18.4 x 8.9 in) weight 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs) input voltage 8.7 - 32 v dc (from display unit) power consumption 28 w...

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    48 pathfinder radar scanners antenna antenna type patch array beam width (nominal) 5.2° horizontal, 25° vertical polarization horizontal antenna side lobes less than -22 db rotation rate 24 rpm (nominal) receiver if frequency 60 mhz (nominal) receiver characteristic semi-log receiver noise figure le...

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    49 4d 24" radome scanner unit general approvals ce - conforms to fcc - conforms to 1995/5/ec, en60945 part 80 (47cfr) and part 2 (47cfr) dimensions Φ 599 x 227 mm (23.6 x 8.9 in) weight 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs) input voltage 8.7 - 32 v dc (from display unit) power consumption 34 w (10 w standby) environmen...

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    50 pathfinder radar scanners antenna antenna type patch array beam width (nominal) 3.9° horizontal, 25° vertical polarization horizontal antenna side lobes less than -22db rotation rate 24 rpm (nominal) receiver if frequency 60 mhz (nominal) receiver characteristic semi-log receiver noise figure les...

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    51 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 pedestal: 24 kg (53.0 lb) array: 6 kg (13.2 lb) env...

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    52 pathfinder radar scanners 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 140 w max. Operation in 100 kt winds transmitter frequency 9410 +/– 30 mhz peak power output 10 k...

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    53 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. Receiver if frequency 60 mhz (nominal) receiver characteristic semi-log receiver noise figure less than 5...

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    54 pathfinder radar scanners 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...

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    55 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 179 w max. Operation in 100 kt winds transmitter frequency 9410 +/– 30 mhz peak power output 10 kw (nominal) transmitter ...

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    56 pathfinder radar scanners 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. Receiver if frequency 60 mhz (nominal) receiver characteristic semi-log receive...

  • Page 85: Index

    Index 57 index a alignment bearing 40 position of 72" open array scanner 40 b bearing alignment 40 c cable requirements 11 cable runs 13 cables 17 extension 4 open array 17, 19, 20 radome 14, 16, 18 inter-unit 4 open array 17, 31 radome 14, 24 open array with c-series 21 open array with pathfinder 1...

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    58 pathfinder radar scanners r radar system grounding 22 typical system diagram 1 radome scanner 18" iii, 1, 47 24" iii, 1, 49 connections 24 mounting 23 rejoining cables 13 routine checks 41 s safety - and servicing 41 electromagnetic energy i high voltage i navigation aid ii scanner i location 5 m...

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    25 limited warranty certificate in order to ensure that the equipment continues to operate efficiently and reliably, we recommend that before using the product, the customer carefully read the owner’s handbook and follow the advice on the safe and correct operation and use of the product. We recomme...

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    26 limited warranty certificate (b) a warranty card completed by the seller of the product containing the information required in (a) above. In cases where the customer is making a warranty claim on a raymarine product under this warranty, and where the product has been installed by a raymarine cert...

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    27 this warranty does not cover any differences in material, coloring or size between those alluded to in corporate advertising, literature or published on the internet, which is not specifically objected to at the time of delivery. Travel costs other than those qualifying for on-board warranty (up ...

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    28 limited warranty certificate factory service centers united states of america uk, europe, middle east, far east raymarine inc 22 cotton road, unit d, nashua, nh03063-4219, usa telephone: +1 603 881 5200 fax: +1 603 864 4756 www.Raymarine.Com raymarine ltd anchorage park, portsmouth po3 5td, engla...