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Pathfinder
Radar
Scanners
Owner’s
Handbook
Document number: 81154_7
Date: 1st March 2004
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Page 1 - Handbook

Pathfinder Radar ScannersOwner’s HandbookDocument number: 81154_7Date: 1st March 2004

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Sheet 2 of 2 Certificate No. RT032 Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary Equipment and Radar Systems The following Ray

Page 3 - Owners Handbook

Sheet 1 of 2 Certificate No. RT033 We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5TD declare, under ou

Page 4 - NRPB, No. 5 (1993)

Sheet 2 of 2 Certificate No. RT033 Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary Equipment and Radar Systems The following unit

Page 5 - Display Software Version

Sheet 1 of 2 Certificate No. RT035 We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5TD declare, under ou

Page 6 - EMC Conformance

Sheet 2 of 2 Certificate No. RT035 Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary Equipment and Radar Systems The following unit

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Sheet 1 of 2 Certificate No. RT038 We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5TD declare, under o

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Sheet 2 of 2 Certificate No. RT038 Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary Equipment * The following Raymarine Display Un

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Sheet 1 of 2 Certificate No. RT039 We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5TD de

Page 10 - Equipment and Radar Systems

Sheet 2 of 2 Certificate No. RT039 Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary Equipment The following Raymarine Display Uni

Page 11 - Sheet 1 of 2

Sheet 1 of 2 Certificate No. RT040 We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5TD declare, under o

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Sheet 2 of 2 Certificate No. RT040 Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary Equipment The following Raymarine Display Uni

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Sheet 1 of 2 Certificate No. RT041 We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5TD declare, under o

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Sheet 2 of 2 Certificate No. RT041 Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary Equipment The following Raymarine Display Un

Page 16 - Equipment

xxiCONTENTSPreface ... iiiDisplay So

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xxii Pathfinder Radar ScannersChapter 3: Post Installation Checks and Maintenance ...39EMC Conformance ...

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xxiv Pathfinder Radar Scanners

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1CONTENTSPreface ... iiiDi

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2 Pathfinder Radar Scanners2.3 System Connections ...35Cable de

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1Chapter 1: Overview1.1 IntroductionThis handbook provides instructions to assist you in the installation and set up of the following radar scanners

Page 23 - CONTENTS

i Pathfinder Radar ScannersPathfinder Radar ScannersOwners HandbookMarch 2004Intended UseThe scanner units detailed in this handbook form part of navi

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2 Pathfinder Radar ScannersCAUTION: Do not use an open array scanner with an SL70, SL70 PLUS or SL70RC PLUS 7" LCD display unit. Failure to obs

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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)

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4 Pathfinder Radar Scanners Table 1-1: Radome scannersItem Part No.Supplied with: Option for:2D 18" 2 kW Radome Scanner with15 m lig

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51.3 Selecting the scanner unit siteThis section provides information that affects the possible locations of the scanner, and its position relative

Page 28 - 2 Pathfinder Radar Scanners

6 Pathfinder Radar Scanners D3224_418" Radome Scanner151.25 mm (5.95 in)468 mm (18.4 in) dia.Weight: 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)Co

Page 29 - Chapter 1: Overview

7 Centre of rotationCentre of rotation48"- 1306 mm (51.4 in), 72"- 1928 mm (75.9 in)100 mm (4 in)427 mm (16.8 in)296 mm (11.65

Page 30 - EMC installation guidelines

8 Pathfinder Radar Scanners• Access: The scanner unit site should be easily accessible to allow mainte-nance to be carried out safely.• Magnetic compa

Page 31 - Section 2.1, Radome scanner

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-pl

Page 32 - Table 1-1: Radome scanners

10 Pathfinder Radar ScannersSetting the radiation planeThe scanner unit should be mounted so that the array rotates parallel to the waterline. The rad

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111.4 Cable RequirementsThis section provides details on selecting the appropriate cables for your system. Permissible cable lengths depend on the s

Page 34 - 18" Radome Scanner

ii Pathfinder Radar ScannersNRPB, Board Statement on Restrictions on Human Exposure to Static and Time Varying Electromagnetic Fields and Radiation, D

Page 35 - Open Array Scanners

12 Pathfinder Radar Scanners Radome inter-unit cable for use with Pathfinder and C Series displaysOpen array inter-unit cable for use with

Page 36 - Section 1.4 Cable Runs

13Running the cable to the scannerCAUTION: Do not pull the cable through bulkheads using a cord attached to the connector. This could damage the co

Page 37 - Mounting surface: power boats

14 Pathfinder Radar ScannersRadome scanner cablesInter-unit cableThe radome inter-unit cable is fitted with an 8-way plug and power cores (covered by

Page 38 - Setting the radiation plane

15Power cableThe 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

Page 39 - 1.4 Cable Requirements

16 Pathfinder Radar Scanners Note: If you have an 18" radome scanner, and the wire gauge required for your extended power cable is u

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17Open array scanner cables for Pathfinder displaysInter-unit cable The Pathfinder display inter-unit cables have a connector plug at one end for co

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18 Pathfinder Radar Scanners24 V and 32 V Systems - 10kW scanners10 kW open array scanners can use any combination of inter-unit cable up to a maximum

Page 42 - Radome scanner cables

19 Note: If the required extension results in unacceptably large diameter cables, use two or more smaller gauge wires to achieve the req

Page 43 - Power cable

20 Pathfinder Radar Scanners Table 1-9: Max. Extension Power Cable Lengths (m), 24 V Systems - 10 kW ScannersInter-Unit Cabl

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21Open array scanner cables for C-series displaysA split pedestal cable is required to connect a compatible open array scanner to the display unit a

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iii Pathfinder Radar ScannersPrefaceThis handbook describes the following Raymarine Pathfinder radar scanners:2D 18" 2 kW Radome Scanner4D 24&qu

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22 Pathfinder Radar ScannersGrounding the radar systemIt is important that an effective RF ground is connected to the radar system. You must ground th

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23Chapter 2: Installing the Scanner2.1 Radome scannerSecuring the radome scanner to the mounting sur-faceCAUTION: The drain tube must always be use

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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

Page 49 - 1.5 Power Requirements

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. Pul

Page 50 - Owner’s Handbook

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

Page 51 - 2.1 Radome scanner

279. 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

Page 52 - Bitumen washer

28 Pathfinder Radar Scanners2.2 Open array scannerInstallation of the open array scanner should only be undertaken by a competent installer. If you ha

Page 53 - (24" only)

29Securing the pedestal to the mounting platform1. Using the paper template supplied with the scanner mounting kit, mark the flat mounting surface w

Page 54 - White wire

30 Pathfinder Radar Scanners Connecting the open array scanner cableCAUTION: Before wiring the scanner unit check that it is securely mou

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315. 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

Page 56 - 2.2 Open array scanner

iv Pathfinder Radar ScannersThe software version can be confirmed by switching-on the display and checking the version number during the magnetron war

Page 57 - Section 1.2

32 Pathfinder Radar ScannersCAUTION: If any of the wires are incorrectly fitted, the scanner will not function correctly. 7. Fit the 8-w

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338. Connect the red core(s) to the terminal socket marked “+”and the black core(s) to the terminal socket marked “-”. The terminal clamps are opera

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34 Pathfinder Radar ScannersFitting the open array to the pedestalCAUTION: The pedestal unit has a cap fitted over the open array mounting shaft to p

Page 60 - 500 mm ± 10 mm

352.3 System ConnectionsCAUTION: The display connector on the scanner cable is a moulded plug that cannot be replaced. DO NOT remove this moulded p

Page 61 - Signal connector

36 Pathfinder Radar ScannersThe open array scanner has a power switch fitted to the pedestal. This switch can normally be left ON. However, if the sca

Page 62 - Pedestal

37Cable detailsThe following diagrams - one for the inter-unit cable, one for the split pedestal and adaptor cable - illustrate the connector pins a

Page 63 - 2.3 System Connections

38 Pathfinder Radar Scanners 123547101186913 12WhiteOrangeBlackGreenYellowShieldVioletBlueGrey Video Video RTN Not connected Tx Trigger +

Page 64 - Connector Panels

39Chapter 3: Post Installation Checks and MaintenanceOnce you have installed your radar scanner and display unit, and made all the connections, you

Page 65 - Cable details

40 Pathfinder Radar ScannersChecking transmissionWARNING: The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. Ensure that the scanner has been instal

Page 66 - Open Array Connector

413.2 MaintenanceWarningsThe display unit and scanner unit contain high voltage. Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools only a

Page 67 - Maintenance

Sheet 1 of 2 Certificate No. RT031 We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5TD declare, under o

Page 68 - Display timing adjustment

42 Pathfinder Radar Scanners• Always report any EMC-related problem to your nearest Raymarine dealer. We use such information to improve our quality s

Page 69 - 3.2 Maintenance

43Technical Support:Please visit out website at:www.raymarine.com/recreational/supportwhere you will find a Questions & Answers database, servic

Page 70 - 3.3 Problem Solving

44 Pathfinder Radar ScannersFor Product Repair and ServiceIn the unlikely event your Raymarine unit should develop a problem, please contact your auth

Page 71 - How to Contact Raymarine (US)

45If you are uncertain about what item to choose for your Raymarine unit, please contact our Customer Services Department prior to placing your orde

Page 72 - Accessories and Parts

46 Pathfinder Radar Scanners

Page 73 - Worldwide Support

47 Appendix A: Specification2D 18" Radome Scanner Unit GeneralApprovalsCE - conforms toFCC - conforms to1999/5/EC, EN60945Part 80 (

Page 74 - 46 Pathfinder Radar Scanners

48 Pathfinder Radar Scanners AntennaAntenna Type Patch arrayBeam Width (nominal) 5.2° horizontal, 25° verticalPolarization HorizontalAnten

Page 75 - Appendix A: Specification

494D 24" Radome Scanner Unit GeneralApprovalsCE - conforms toFCC - conforms to1995/5/EC, EN60945Part 80 (47CFR) and Part 2 (47CFR)D

Page 76 - 48 Pathfinder Radar Scanners

50 Pathfinder Radar Scanners AntennaAntenna Type Patch arrayBeam Width (nominal) 3.9° horizontal, 25° verticalPolarization Hori

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515S and 9S 48" Open Array Scanner Unit GeneralApprovalsCE - conforms toFCC - conforms to1995/5/EC, EN60945Part 80 (47CFR) and Part

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Sheet 2 of 2 Certificate No. RT031 Declaration of Conformity – Schedule of Ancillary Equipment and Radar Systems The following Ray

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52 Pathfinder Radar Scanners 9S Transmitter - 10 kWInput Voltage 16 - 44 V DC (from display unit)Power Consumption 11 W Standby80 W Typi

Page 80 - 52 Pathfinder Radar Scanners

53 Note: If the scanner is bought for use with an existing display, contact your dealer/service agent for the latest display software to

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54 Pathfinder Radar Scanners7S and 11S 72" Open Array Scanner Unit General ApprovalsCE - conforms toFCC - conforms to19

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55 11S Transmitter - 10 kWInput Voltage 20 - 44 V DC (from display unit)Power Consumption 11 W Standby80 W Typical operation in light w

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56 Pathfinder Radar ScannersNote: If the scanner is bought for use with an existing display, contact your dealer/service agent for the latest display

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Index 57IndexAAlignmentBearing 40Position of 72" Open Array Scanner 40BBearing Alignment 40CCable Requirements 11Cable Runs 13Cables 17Extension

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58 Pathfinder Radar ScannersRRadar SystemGrounding 22Typical System Diagram 1Radome Scanner18" iii, 1, 4724" iii, 1, 49Connections 24Mountin

Page 86 - 58 Pathfinder Radar Scanners

25Limited Warranty CertificateIn order to ensure that the equipment continues to operate efficiently and reliably, we recommend that before using th

Page 87 - Limited Warranty Certificate

26 Limited Warranty Certificate(b) A warranty card completed by the seller of the product containing the information required in (a) above.In cases wh

Page 88 - 4. Warranty Limitations

27This warranty does not cover any differences in material, coloring or size between those alluded to in corporate advertising, literature or publis

Page 89 - Date:February 2004

Sheet 1 of 2 Certificate No. RT032 We Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England P03 5TD declare, under ou

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28 Limited Warranty Certificate Factory Service Centers United States of America UK, Europe, Middle East, Far EastRaymarine In

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