Raymarine RD218 Specifications

Radome Scanners Users Guide Document Number: 81256_3 Date: March 2006

6 Radome Scanners - Users GuideWhat’s in the box? Components are dependant on your system package, but are either:• 18” 2 kW Rad

Installation 7How big is the scanner?18” Radome scanner 24” Radome scanner 346 mm (13.62 in)diameter52

8 Radome Scanners - Users GuidePlanning the installation Mount the scanner as high as possible above the waterline for better lo

Installation 9Cable requirementsYou need to consider the following points before installing the system cables:• You need

10 Radome Scanners - Users GuidePower cablesRadome radar systems are intended for use on boat’s DC power systems operating in the range 1

11Extending the power cable12 V systems - Maximum permissible length for extending a power cable (m)Inter-unit cable ty

12 Radome Scanners - Users Guide15 m heavy +5 m extC-Series (6.0) (4.0) (8.0) (5.0) (10.0) (6.0) 20.0 13.0 26.0 17.0 50.0 34.0E-Series (

13Mounting options Preparing the mounting holes Mounting platformMounting platformFORWARDFORWARD12D88

14 Radome Scanners - Users GuideSecuring the scanner to the mounting platform FORWARDD8861_1

15Connecting the inter-unit cable to the scanner D8862_11234567+ ve- veCAUTION: ConnectionsBefore starting to

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16 Radome Scanners - Users GuideCompleting the installationCAUTION: Toggle and cordMake sure the toggle and cord is correctly stowed bef

17Display connections The inter-unit cable is connected to the display unit with the molded plug: the illustra

18 Radome Scanners - Users GuideInter-unit cable connectionsThe illustration below details the connections for the inter-unit cable:

19Set up, alignment and timing checksSwitch on and initial set up1. Press and hold the POWER key of the display unit un

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Maintenance and troubleshooting 21Maintenance and troubleshootingCAUTION: System powerAlways turn the radar system OFF b

22 Radome Scanners - Users GuideTechnical support www.raymarine.comUnited StatesRaymarine Technical Support1-800-539-5539 extens

23Appendix A: Technical specification RD218 18”Radome scanner unit GeneralApprovalsCE - conforms toFCC - co

24 Pathfinder Radomes - Users Handbook AntennaAntenna Type Patch arrayBeam Width (nominal) 5.1° horizontal, 25° verticalPolarization

25RD424 24”Radome scanner unit GeneralApprovalsCE - conforms toFCC - conforms to1999/5/EC47CFR Part 2 and P

Contents iContentsImportant information ...1Introduction...

26 Pathfinder Radomes - Users HandbookPolarization HorizontalRotation Rate 24 rpm (nominal) ReceiverIF Frequency 60 MHz (nominal)Recei

27Raymarine World Wide WarrantyRaymarine Inc.APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS SOLD THROUGH OFFICIAL RAYMARINE INC. DEALERS, DISTR

28Limitations and ExclusionsIn addition to any other limitations and exclusions set forth herein, Raymarine is not responsible for, and this Warranty

29Raymarine UK Ltd.APPLICABLE TO PRODUCT SOLD THROUGH OFFICIAL RAYMARINE UK LTD. DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND BOAT BUILDER

30Subject to the limitations below, the product will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of Raymarine or a Raymarine Service Agent) at no furth

31Raymarine or a Raymarine service agent be liable for any loss of profit, business, contracts, opportunity, goodwill o

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ii Radome Scanners - Users Guide

Important information 1Important informationIntroductionThis handbook contains an explanation of how to install, connect

2 Radome Scanners - Users GuideFCC NoticeChanges or modifications to this equipment, not expressly approved in writing by Raymarine Inc., could

Important information 3Display software versionFor operation of your scanner, the display unit requires the appropriates

4 Radome Scanners - Users Guide

Installation 5InstallationEMC installation guidelinesAll Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best in