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Thank you for purchasing the RADAR 2000 radar.

Thank you for purchasing the RADAR 2000 radar.


It will provide many years of trouble free use when operated prop- It will provide many years of trouble free use when operated prop-
erly. erly.

To use your RADAR 2000 properly, please observe the following precautions: To use your RADAR 2000 properly, please observe the following precautions:
Read this manual thoroughly to gain a good understanding of the capabili- Read this manual thoroughly to gain a good understanding of the capabili-
ties and requirements of this equipment. ties and requirements of this equipment.
Store the manual in a safe location so that it does not become lost or damaged. Store the manual in a safe location so that it does not become lost or damaged.
Observe standard storage and handling procedures for electronic equipment. Observe standard storage and handling procedures for electronic equipment.
If after proper installation RADAR 2000 appears to be defective, please con- If after proper installation RADAR 2000 appears to be defective, please con-
tact your JRC sales or service representative for assistance. tact your JRC sales or service representative for assistance.

Symbols Used In This Manual Symbols Used In This Manual


The following symbols are used in this instruction manual and on the product The following symbols are used in this instruction manual and on the product
itself to ensure correct handling of the product and to protect your safety. Their itself to ensure correct handling of the product and to protect your safety. Their
meanings are explained below. Please take note of these symbols as you read meanings are explained below. Please take note of these symbols as you read
the manual. the manual.

A safety warning to alert you of possible physical harm to you A safety warning to alert you of possible physical harm to you
or the equipment. or the equipment.
Equipment damage precaution to alert you of possible harm Equipment damage precaution to alert you of possible harm
and/or failure of equipment. and/or failure of equipment.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of dangerous items to be This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of dangerous items to be
handled with every possible cation. For safe operation, read the instructions handled with every possible cation. For safe operation, read the instructions
Electric shocks Electric shocks
carefully. carefully.

These symbols are intended to alert the user to the presence of prohibited items These symbols are intended to alert the user to the presence of prohibited items
that must never be performed. Read the instructions carefully and do not at- that must never be performed. Read the instructions carefully and do not at-
Prohibition Prohibition
tempt things prohibited. tempt things prohibited.

Prohibits Prohibits
disassembly disassembly

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of instructions whose This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of instructions whose
performance is absolutely necessary. Read the instructions carefully and be performance is absolutely necessary. Read the instructions carefully and be
Instruction sure they are executed. Instruction sure they are executed.

I I
Operating Precautions Operating Precautions

WARNING WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, never touch the inside of the scanner or To avoid electrical shock, never touch the inside of the scanner or
display unit. Leave protective cover on. display unit. Leave protective cover on.

High voltage present inside of these units could cause personal injury. High voltage present inside of these units could cause personal injury.
Refer equipment servicing to authorized JRC personnel. Refer equipment servicing to authorized JRC personnel.

Avoid routinely entering the nearby vicinity of the scanner unit. Avoid routinely entering the nearby vicinity of the scanner unit.

The scanner unit rotates quickly and could cause personal injury. The The scanner unit rotates quickly and could cause personal injury. The
scanner should be installed in a high place such as the cabin roof, scanner should be installed in a high place such as the cabin roof,
flying bridge, radar mast, or the top base frame of your ship. If the flying bridge, radar mast, or the top base frame of your ship. If the
scanner cannot be located out of normal human reach, it should be scanner cannot be located out of normal human reach, it should be
surrounded with a fence. Prolonged human exposure to radar signals surrounded with a fence. Prolonged human exposure to radar signals
at close range is not recommended. at close range is not recommended.

Before approaching or removing the scanner unit, turn off the STBY/ Before approaching or removing the scanner unit, turn off the STBY/
OFF and X-MIT/OFF keys on the display unit. Cable connector P1 on OFF and X-MIT/OFF keys on the display unit. Cable connector P1 on
the display unit should be disconnected before removing the scanner the display unit should be disconnected before removing the scanner
unit from its installed position. unit from its installed position.

Never sit on the scanner unit. Never sit on the scanner unit.
The radome and/or the parts in the scanner unit may be damaged. The radome and/or the parts in the scanner unit may be damaged.

CAUTION CAUTION
Use your RADAR 2000 system properly by following the instructions Use your RADAR 2000 system properly by following the instructions
in this manual. in this manual.

Incorrect operation can detract from optimum system performance. Incorrect operation can detract from optimum system performance.

This radar unit is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be af- This radar unit is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be af-
fected by many factors including equipment failure or defects, envi- fected by many factors including equipment failure or defects, envi-
ronmental conditions, and improper handling or use. It is the users ronmental conditions, and improper handling or use. It is the users
responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judge- responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judge-
ment. This radar unit should not be relied upon as a substitute for such ment. This radar unit should not be relied upon as a substitute for such
prudence and judgment. prudence and judgment.

II II
Equipment Photographs Equipment Photographs

SCANNER UNIT NKE-1044A SCANNER UNIT NKE-1044A

DISPLAY UNIT NCD-3845 DISPLAY UNIT NCD-3845

III III
Table of Contents Table of Contents
Symbols Used In This Manual ------------------------------------------------ I Symbols Used In This Manual ------------------------------------------------ I
Operating Precautions --------------------------------------------------------- II Operating Precautions --------------------------------------------------------- II
Equipment Photographs ------------------------------------------------------ III Equipment Photographs ------------------------------------------------------ III
Radar Glossary of Terms ----------------------------------------------------- IV Radar Glossary of Terms ----------------------------------------------------- IV

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION


1.1 FUNCTION -------------------------------------------------------------- 1 1.1 FUNCTION -------------------------------------------------------------- 1
1.2 FEATURES --------------------------------------------------------------- 1 1.2 FEATURES --------------------------------------------------------------- 1
1.3 COMPONENTS --------------------------------------------------------- 2 1.3 COMPONENTS --------------------------------------------------------- 2
1.4 CONSTRUCTION------------------------------------------------------- 3 1.4 CONSTRUCTION------------------------------------------------------- 3

SECTION 2 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS SECTION 2 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
2.1 CONTROL PANEL ----------------------------------------------------- 5 2.1 CONTROL PANEL ----------------------------------------------------- 5

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION SECTION 3 INSTALLATION


3.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ----------------------------------- 7 3.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ----------------------------------- 7
3.2 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION ---------------------------------- 7 3.2 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION ---------------------------------- 7
3.3 MOUNTING THE DISPLAY UNIT ---------------------------------- 9 3.3 MOUNTING THE DISPLAY UNIT ---------------------------------- 9
3.4 MOUNTING THE SCANNER UNIT ------------------------------ 11 3.4 MOUNTING THE SCANNER UNIT ------------------------------ 11
3.5 CONNECTING THE SCANNER UNIT CABLE ---------------- 12 3.5 CONNECTING THE SCANNER UNIT CABLE ---------------- 12
3.6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ----------------------------------- 12 3.6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ----------------------------------- 12
3.7 INITIAL OPERATION AND CHECK OUT ---------------------- 15 3.7 INITIAL OPERATION AND CHECK OUT ---------------------- 15

SECTION 4 OPERATION SECTION 4 OPERATION


4.1 LAYOUT OF CONTROLS ------------------------------------------- 18 4.1 LAYOUT OF CONTROLS ------------------------------------------- 18
4.2 TURNING THE RADAR ON AND OFF -------------------------- 19 4.2 TURNING THE RADAR ON AND OFF -------------------------- 19
4.3 SELECTING A RANGE --------------------------------------------- 21 4.3 SELECTING A RANGE --------------------------------------------- 21
4.4 ADJUSTING RECEIVER SENSITIVITY------------------------- 21 4.4 ADJUSTING RECEIVER SENSITIVITY------------------------- 21
4.5 ADJUSTING TUNING ----------------------------------------------- 21 4.5 ADJUSTING TUNING ----------------------------------------------- 21
4.6 REDUCING SEA CLUTTER --------------------------------------- 22 4.6 REDUCING SEA CLUTTER --------------------------------------- 22
4.7 ADJUSTING RAIN CLUTTER ------------------------------------- 22 4.7 ADJUSTING RAIN CLUTTER ------------------------------------- 22
4.8 SETTING CRT BRILLIANCE -------------------------------------- 22 4.8 SETTING CRT BRILLIANCE -------------------------------------- 22
4.9 SETTING DIMMER -------------------------------------------------- 22 4.9 SETTING DIMMER -------------------------------------------------- 22
4.10 SETTING OFFSENT ------------------------------------------------- 23 4.10 SETTING OFFSENT ------------------------------------------------- 23
4.11 RANGE MEASUREMENT ------------------------------------------ 23 4.11 RANGE MEASUREMENT ------------------------------------------ 23

IV IV
4.12 BEARING MEASUREMENT --------------------------------------- 24 4.12 BEARING MEASUREMENT --------------------------------------- 24
4.13 SETTING GUARD ---------------------------------------------------- 25 4.13 SETTING GUARD ---------------------------------------------------- 25
4.14 RINGS ------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 4.14 RINGS ------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
4.15 SHM --------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 4.15 SHM --------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
4.16 POSITION -------------------------------------------------------------- 26 4.16 POSITION -------------------------------------------------------------- 26
4.17 WAYPOINT ------------------------------------------------------------ 26 4.17 WAYPOINT ------------------------------------------------------------ 26
4.18 READ OUT DIMENSION OF BEARING ------------------------ 26 4.18 READ OUT DIMENSION OF BEARING ------------------------ 26
4.19 TRAIL ------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 4.19 TRAIL ------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
4.20 TARGETS EXPANSION --------------------------------------------- 27 4.20 TARGETS EXPANSION --------------------------------------------- 27
4.21 REDUCING INTERFERENCE REJECTION -------------------- 27 4.21 REDUCING INTERFERENCE REJECTION -------------------- 27
4.22 MOB (Man Over-Board)---------------------------------------------- 27 4.22 MOB (Man Over-Board)---------------------------------------------- 27
4.23 TIMED-TX MODE --------------------------------------------------- 27 4.23 TIMED-TX MODE --------------------------------------------------- 27
4.24 SETTING AUTO/MANUAL TUNING ---------------------------- 28 4.24 SETTING AUTO/MANUAL TUNING ---------------------------- 28
4.25 IN CASE AN UNUSUAL CONDITION OCCURS 4.25 IN CASE AN UNUSUAL CONDITION OCCURS
DURING OPERATION ---------------------------------------------- 28 DURING OPERATION ---------------------------------------------- 28
4.26 LANGUAGE ----------------------------------------------------------- 28 4.26 LANGUAGE ----------------------------------------------------------- 28
4.27 OPERATING MENUS ------------------------------------------------ 29 4.27 OPERATING MENUS ------------------------------------------------ 29
4.28 DISPLAY OF RADAR TRANSPONDER ------------------------- 36 4.28 DISPLAY OF RADAR TRANSPONDER ------------------------- 36

SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE


5.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ---------------------------------- 37 5.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ---------------------------------- 37
5.2 CLEANING THE SCANNER UNIT ------------------------------- 38 5.2 CLEANING THE SCANNER UNIT ------------------------------- 38
5.3 CLEANING THE DISPLAY SCREEN ---------------------------- 38 5.3 CLEANING THE DISPLAY SCREEN ---------------------------- 38

SECTION 6 AFTER-SALES SERVICE SECTION 6 AFTER-SALES SERVICE


---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39

SECTION 7 DISPOSAL SECTION 7 DISPOSAL


7.1 EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL ------------------------------------------ 41 7.1 EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL ------------------------------------------ 41
7.2 DISPOSAL OF USED BATTERY ---------------------------------- 41 7.2 DISPOSAL OF USED BATTERY ---------------------------------- 41
7.3 DISPOSAL OF USED MAGNETRON ---------------------------- 41 7.3 DISPOSAL OF USED MAGNETRON ---------------------------- 41

SECTION 8 SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 8 SPECIFICATIONS


8.1 GENERAL -------------------------------------------------------------- 42 8.1 GENERAL -------------------------------------------------------------- 42
8.2 SCANNER UNIT ------------------------------------------------------ 43 8.2 SCANNER UNIT ------------------------------------------------------ 43
8.3 DISPLAY UNIT ------------------------------------------------------- 43 8.3 DISPLAY UNIT ------------------------------------------------------- 43

APPENDIX APPENDIX
Fig. 1 RADAR 2000 SCANNER UNIT (NKE-1044A) RADOME TEMPLATE Fig. 1 RADAR 2000 SCANNER UNIT (NKE-1044A) RADOME TEMPLATE
V V
Radar Glossary of Terms Radar Glossary of Terms

The following is a list of abbreviations and acronyms which may be used in The following is a list of abbreviations and acronyms which may be used in
the text of the manual. the text of the manual.

A/D Analog to Digital conversion A/D Analog to Digital conversion


ALM Alarm In, also known as the approach alarm. For targets set zone. ALM Alarm In, also known as the approach alarm. For targets set zone.
approaching a preset zone. approaching a preset zone.
CPU Central Processing Unit CPU Central Processing Unit
EBL Electronic Bearing Line EBL Electronic Bearing Line
EXP Expansion EXP Expansion
FTC Fast Time Constant, also known as rain and snow clutter suppression FTC Fast Time Constant, also known as rain and snow clutter suppression
GPS Global Positioning System GPS Global Positioning System
IR Interference Rejection IR Interference Rejection
KM Kilometer KM Kilometer
LL Latitude/Longitude LL Latitude/Longitude
MH Modulator High voltage MH Modulator High voltage
NM Nautical Mile NM Nautical Mile
PCB Printed Circuit Board PCB Printed Circuit Board
PPI Plan Position Indicator PPI Plan Position Indicator
PW Pulse Width PW Pulse Width
RR Range Rings (fixed) RR Range Rings (fixed)
SHM Ships Heading Marker SHM Ships Heading Marker
STBY Standby STBY Standby
STC Sensitivity Time Constant, also known as sea surface clutter suppression STC Sensitivity Time Constant, also known as sea surface clutter suppression
TD Time Difference TD Time Difference
TI Trigger TI Trigger
VD Video VD Video
VOM Volt-Ohm Meter VOM Volt-Ohm Meter
VRM Variable Range Marker VRM Variable Range Marker
WPT Waypoint WPT Waypoint
X-MIT Transmit X-MIT Transmit

VI VI
SECTION 1 SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
1.1 FUNCTION 1.1 FUNCTION
The JRC RADAR 2000 Radar is compact raster scan radar with a 2 kW trans- The JRC RADAR 2000 Radar is compact raster scan radar with a 2 kW trans-
mitter and a 7-inch cathode ray tube. Except for special tubes, they are all made mitter and a 7-inch cathode ray tube. Except for special tubes, they are all made
up of solid state device for improved reliability. up of solid state device for improved reliability.

1.2 FEATURES 1.2 FEATURES


Improved anti-sea clutter and anti-rain clutter suppression Improved anti-sea clutter and anti-rain clutter suppression
Easy control for VRM, EBL, GAIN, anti-sea, and anti-rain, using J-DIAL Easy control for VRM, EBL, GAIN, anti-sea, and anti-rain, using J-DIAL
Approach and departure guard zone with audible alarm Approach and departure guard zone with audible alarm
Use of robust material, aluminum die cast Use of robust material, aluminum die cast
Easy to understanding other target information for range, bearing and Lat/ Easy to understanding other target information for range, bearing and Lat/
Long by using cursor Long by using cursor
Destination mark can be displayed Destination mark can be displayed
2/3 radius off-centering for any direction 2/3 radius off-centering for any direction
Trail indication Trail indication
Man overboard indication Man overboard indication
Intermittent transmission Intermittent transmission

INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.3 COMPONENTS 1.3 COMPONENTS
Table 1-1 indicates a listing of items that are included with your new radar Table 1-1 indicates a listing of items that are included with your new radar
system. system.

Description Model No. or Code No. Remarks Description Model No. or Code No. Remarks
RADAR 2000 system JMA-1521 RADAR 2000 system JMA-1521
Scanner Unit NKE-1044A Scanner Unit NKE-1044A
Display Unit NCD-3845 Display Unit NCD-3845
Sun Shield MTV301854A Sun Shield MTV301854A
12-cores composite cables 12-cores composite cables
Interunit Cable CFQ8871-10 Interunit Cable CFQ8871-10
(10 m) (10 m)
Power Cable CFQ-2646 (2 m) Power Cable CFQ-2646 (2 m)
Instruction Manual 7ZPRD0437 This Manual Instruction Manual 7ZPRD0437 This Manual
6.3 A Fuse 2 6.3 A Fuse 2
Standard Spares 6ZXRD00181 Standard Spares 6ZXRD00181
3.15 A Fuse 3 3.15 A Fuse 3
For data communication For data communication
6-Pin connector 5JWHZ00065 6-Pin connector 5JWHZ00065
with NMEA with NMEA
Sun Cover MTV302115 Sun Cover MTV302115
Scanner Mounting Hardware MPTG02246 Scanner Mounting Hardware MPTG02246
Spacer MPXP31278A Spacer MPXP31278A
Overhead Mounting Kit MPXP31149 Overhead Mounting Kit MPXP31149
Display Mounting Hardware MPTG02024 Display Mounting Hardware MPTG02024

Table 1-1 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED Table 1-1 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED

2 INTRODUCTION 2 INTRODUCTION
1.4 CONSTRUCTION 1.4 CONSTRUCTION

FIG. 1-1 DISPLAY MOUNTING DIMENSIONS FIG. 1-1 DISPLAY MOUNTING DIMENSIONS

FIG. 1-2 SCANNER MOUNTING DIMENSION FIG. 1-2 SCANNER MOUNTING DIMENSION
INTRODUCTION 3 INTRODUCTION 3
SECTION 2 SECTION 2
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

DISPLAY UNIT VRM/EBL Key DISPLAY UNIT VRM/EBL Key

J-DIAL J-DIAL

JOYSTICK JOYSTICK

Range Up/Down Key Range Up/Down Key

GUARD Key GUARD Key

EXP Key EXP Key

OFFCENT Key OFFCENT Key

SHM/RINGS Key SHM/RINGS Key

Brilliance/Dimmer Key Brilliance/Dimmer Key

MOB Key MOB Key

Transmit/off Key Transmit/off Key

Stand-by/off Key Stand-by/off Key

FIG. 2-1 OPERATING CONTROLS FIG. 2-1 OPERATING CONTROLS

4 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 4 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS


2.1 CONTROL PANEL 2.1 CONTROL PANEL
Stand-by/off Key Stand-by/off Key
Turn ON power to Display and Scanner and activates 90 second countdown Turn ON power to Display and Scanner and activates 90 second countdown
timer. timer.
Press STBY/OFF key to Stand-by mode while in the Transmitting mode. Press STBY/OFF key to Stand-by mode while in the Transmitting mode.
Press STBY/OFF and X-MIT/OFF keys simultaneously to shut off. Press STBY/OFF and X-MIT/OFF keys simultaneously to shut off.
Transmit/off Key Transmit/off Key
Turn ON transmitter which activates Radome. Turn ON transmitter which activates Radome.
Press STBY/OFF and X-MIT/OFF keys simultaneously to shut off. Press STBY/OFF and X-MIT/OFF keys simultaneously to shut off.
J-DIAL J-DIAL
Push to select SEA, RAIN, GAIN and TUNE for control. Push to select SEA, RAIN, GAIN and TUNE for control.
SEA reduces sea returns. SEA reduces sea returns.
RAIN reduces rain or snow returns. RAIN reduces rain or snow returns.
GAIN controls strength of target returns. GAIN controls strength of target returns.
TUNE manually fine tunes receiver by peaking tuning bar (No tuning TUNE manually fine tunes receiver by peaking tuning bar (No tuning
bar in AUTO tune). bar in AUTO tune).
Control the SEA, RAIN, GAIN, TUNE, VRM, EBL, Contrast for desire Control the SEA, RAIN, GAIN, TUNE, VRM, EBL, Contrast for desire
setting. setting.
VRM/EBL key VRM/EBL key
Enable a VRM or EBL for display. A short press to turn on or off selected Enable a VRM or EBL for display. A short press to turn on or off selected
VRM or EBL. Press and hold, selects VRM or EBL for control by using J- VRM or EBL. Press and hold, selects VRM or EBL for control by using J-
DIAL. DIAL.
JOYSTICK JOYSTICK
Position cursor setting. Position cursor setting.
Enables MENU for setups and selection. Enables MENU for setups and selection.
GUARD Key GUARD Key
Enables or disables Guard Zone alarm as set with the JOYSTICK and I or O Enables or disables Guard Zone alarm as set with the JOYSTICK and I or O
operation. operation.
I = In mode alarm O = Out mode alarm Blank = OFF I = In mode alarm O = Out mode alarm Blank = OFF

OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 5 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 5


EXP Key EXP Key
Target Expander ON/OFF. Target Expander ON/OFF.
OFFSET Key OFFSET Key
Places origin at any point on screen up to 2/3 radius. Inop on 24 nm range. Places origin at any point on screen up to 2/3 radius. Inop on 24 nm range.
SHM/RINGS Key SHM/RINGS Key
Enables or disables the fixed range rings alternately. Enables or disables the fixed range rings alternately.
Momentarily disables the Heading Flash while key is held depressed. Momentarily disables the Heading Flash while key is held depressed.
Brilliance/Dimmer Key Brilliance/Dimmer Key
Brilliance level for video, characters, rings and EBL. Brilliance level for video, characters, rings and EBL.
Sets front panel illumination level. Sets front panel illumination level.
MOB Key MOB Key
Marks the point where the incident occurred. Marks the point where the incident occurred.
Range Up/Down key Range Up/Down key
Increases or decreases the range scale in use. Increases or decreases the range scale in use.

6 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS


SECTION 3 SECTION 3
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION
This section provides practical guidelines to assist in the planning and installa- This section provides practical guidelines to assist in the planning and installa-
tion of the RADAR 2000 aboard your vessel. tion of the RADAR 2000 aboard your vessel.

3.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 3.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION


Use care when unpacking the RADAR 2000 radar from the shipping carton to Use care when unpacking the RADAR 2000 radar from the shipping carton to
prevent damage to the contents. It is also good practice to save the carton and prevent damage to the contents. It is also good practice to save the carton and
the interior packing material until the radar has been satisfactorily installed on the interior packing material until the radar has been satisfactorily installed on
the vessel. The original packing material should be used in the unlikely event the vessel. The original packing material should be used in the unlikely event
that it is necessary to return the unit for service. that it is necessary to return the unit for service.

3.2 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION 3.2 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION


The layout for installing the RADAR 2000 should be planned to give the best The layout for installing the RADAR 2000 should be planned to give the best
operation and service aboard your particular vessel. In general, the scanner unit operation and service aboard your particular vessel. In general, the scanner unit
should be mounted as high as possible above the waterline. The display unit should be mounted as high as possible above the waterline. The display unit
should be installed in a convenient viewing position near the helm. Keep in should be installed in a convenient viewing position near the helm. Keep in
mind the optimum viewing angle when installing the display. You may want to mind the optimum viewing angle when installing the display. You may want to
apply power in advance of installing the unit as that you can determine a satis- apply power in advance of installing the unit as that you can determine a satis-
factory viewing angle. factory viewing angle.
A 10 meter length of interunit cable is furnished for interconnecting the two A 10 meter length of interunit cable is furnished for interconnecting the two
main units (scanner and display). This length of interunit cable should be suffi- main units (scanner and display). This length of interunit cable should be suffi-
cient to complete the cable run required on most small vessels. It is recom- cient to complete the cable run required on most small vessels. It is recom-
mended that the maximum length of interunit cable not exceed 20 meters. mended that the maximum length of interunit cable not exceed 20 meters.
A general system diagram for the RADAR 2000 is shown on the following A general system diagram for the RADAR 2000 is shown on the following
page. page.

INSTALLATION 7 INSTALLATION 7
FIG. 3-1 GENERAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM FIG. 3-1 GENERAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM

8 INSTALLATION 8 INSTALLATION
3.3 MOUNTING THE DISPLAY UNIT 3.3 MOUNTING THE DISPLAY UNIT
When planning the installation for your display unit, the following conditions When planning the installation for your display unit, the following conditions
should be considered to ensure dependable and trouble free operation. should be considered to ensure dependable and trouble free operation.
1) The mounting location should be easily accessible to allow operation of the 1) The mounting location should be easily accessible to allow operation of the
front panel controls. front panel controls.
2) There should be adequate ventilation. 2) There should be adequate ventilation.
3) There should be sufficient space behind the display unit to allow cable con- 3) There should be sufficient space behind the display unit to allow cable con-
nections to the rear panel connectors. nections to the rear panel connectors.
4) The display unit should be located near a DC power source. 4) The display unit should be located near a DC power source.
5) The selected location should be far enough away from device that may cause 5) The selected location should be far enough away from device that may cause
interference, such as motors and generators. interference, such as motors and generators.
6) Generally, the display unit should be located in a protected area away from 6) Generally, the display unit should be located in a protected area away from
prolonged direct exposure to rain and salt spray. It is good practice to pro- prolonged direct exposure to rain and salt spray. It is good practice to pro-
tect your valuable electronic equipment as much as possible. tect your valuable electronic equipment as much as possible.
The display unit can be conveniently mounted on a chart table, or bulkhead The display unit can be conveniently mounted on a chart table, or bulkhead
mounted in a desired location. Using the outline of FIG 3-1 and 3-2 as a guide, mounted in a desired location. Using the outline of FIG 3-1 and 3-2 as a guide,
install the display unit and secure to the mounting surface. install the display unit and secure to the mounting surface.

INSTALLATION 9 INSTALLATION 9
FIG. 3-2 DISPLAY MOUNTING DIMENSIONS FIG. 3-2 DISPLAY MOUNTING DIMENSIONS

FIG. 3-3 SCANNER MOUNTING DIMENSION FIG. 3-3 SCANNER MOUNTING DIMENSION

10 INSTALLATION 10 INSTALLATION
3.4 MOUNTING THE SCANNER UNIT 3.4 MOUNTING THE SCANNER UNIT

CAUTION CAUTION
When installing an aerial,make a hole for the water pulling-out. When installing an aerial,make a hole for the water pulling-out.
The equipment sometimes becomes breaking cause because it is The equipment sometimes becomes breaking cause because it is
flooded when getting a hole for the water pulling-out without flooded when getting a hole for the water pulling-out without
making it. making it.

Selecting an adequate location for the scanner unit requires careful consider- Selecting an adequate location for the scanner unit requires careful consider-
ation. On many small vessels, the unit can be installed on a mast platform, on ation. On many small vessels, the unit can be installed on a mast platform, on
an arch, or on a bridge structure near the ships center line. an arch, or on a bridge structure near the ships center line.
The radiator beam should not be obstructed by nearby large objects. Locate the The radiator beam should not be obstructed by nearby large objects. Locate the
unit where large structures such as superstructures, searchlight, horns or masts unit where large structures such as superstructures, searchlight, horns or masts
are not in the same horizontal plane, otherwise, blind areas and false targets can are not in the same horizontal plane, otherwise, blind areas and false targets can
appear on the radar screen. appear on the radar screen.
Using the template provided in the front of manual as a guide, prepare the mount- Using the template provided in the front of manual as a guide, prepare the mount-
ing surface with the four mounting holes as required. Install the Radome and ing surface with the four mounting holes as required. Install the Radome and
secure it to the mounting surface. The correct mounting hardware is stainless secure it to the mounting surface. The correct mounting hardware is stainless
steel hexhead bolts 5/16, 11/4 long with 18 UNC thread. A flat and lock washers steel hexhead bolts 5/16, 11/4 long with 18 UNC thread. A flat and lock washers
should be used. The Radome should be parallel to the ships waterline and ori- should be used. The Radome should be parallel to the ships waterline and ori-
ented so the cable inlet is pointed AFT. ented so the cable inlet is pointed AFT.
When mounting the Radome to a platform attached to a fly bridge, or super- When mounting the Radome to a platform attached to a fly bridge, or super-
structure, avoid placing the Radome Unit at eye level. Although the radar trans- structure, avoid placing the Radome Unit at eye level. Although the radar trans-
mits a 2.0 kW peak power the average power radiated is less than 0.5 W. There- mits a 2.0 kW peak power the average power radiated is less than 0.5 W. There-
fore, the hazard from RF radiation levels is virtually nonexistent beyond 2 feet fore, the hazard from RF radiation levels is virtually nonexistent beyond 2 feet
from the Radome Unit. from the Radome Unit.
However, due to the sensitivity of the human eye, it is recommended and pru- However, due to the sensitivity of the human eye, it is recommended and pru-
dent to install the Radome in a plane above or below the passengers line-of- dent to install the Radome in a plane above or below the passengers line-of-
sight. sight.
When the sickness of the mounting base is more than 0.4 inches, the longer When the sickness of the mounting base is more than 0.4 inches, the longer
bolts are required. In this case, the bolts length is as follows; bolts are required. In this case, the bolts length is as follows;
Bolt length (inch) 1.25 + sickness of mounting base (inch) Bolt length (inch) 1.25 + sickness of mounting base (inch)
If the longer bolts are used, the modulator PCB could potentially damaged. If the longer bolts are used, the modulator PCB could potentially damaged.

INSTALLATION 11 INSTALLATION 11
3.5 CONNECTING THE SCANNER UNIT CABLE 3.5 CONNECTING THE SCANNER UNIT CABLE

Step 1. Loosen the 4 clamping bolts se- Step 1. Loosen the 4 clamping bolts se-
curing the radome and remove the curing the radome and remove the
radome cover. radome cover.
CLAMPING BOLTS (4) CLAMPING BOLTS (4)

Step 2. Remove watertight gland where Step 2. Remove watertight gland where
the interconnect cable enters the the interconnect cable enters the
scanner. scanner.
CABLE CLAMP Remove the cable clamp and 2 CABLE CLAMP Remove the cable clamp and 2
screws. screws.
WATERITIGHT WATERITIGHT
GLAND RUBBER GROMMET GLAND RUBBER GROMMET

Step 3. Add the rubber grommet and in- Step 3. Add the rubber grommet and in-
sert the connecting cable. Secure sert the connecting cable. Secure
the watertight gland. the watertight gland.

Step 4. Connect the cable leads to termi- Step 4. Connect the cable leads to termi-
nal board TB1 and J1. Ground the nal board TB1 and J1. Ground the
shield with the lug to cable clamp shield with the lug to cable clamp
bolt provided. Dress the wire har- bolt provided. Dress the wire har-
ness with cable clamps or tie-raps ness with cable clamps or tie-raps
as necessary for neatness. as necessary for neatness.

FIG. 3-4 SCANNER UNIT CABLE CONNECTION PROCEDURE FIG. 3-4 SCANNER UNIT CABLE CONNECTION PROCEDURE

3.6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 3.6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION


3.6.1 DC POWER CABLE 3.6.1 DC POWER CABLE
The RADAR 2000 will work with any ships mains within the 10.2 to 42 V The RADAR 2000 will work with any ships mains within the 10.2 to 42 V
range, since it contains a power regulator circuit. Connect the power cable to a range, since it contains a power regulator circuit. Connect the power cable to a
DC source. The power cable normally should be wired through the circuit breaker. DC source. The power cable normally should be wired through the circuit breaker.
The white lead wire of the power cable should be connected to the positive The white lead wire of the power cable should be connected to the positive
source terminal and the black lead to negative source terminal. The shielded source terminal and the black lead to negative source terminal. The shielded
wire should be connected to the ships RF ground. Should the power connec- wire should be connected to the ships RF ground. Should the power connec-
tions be inadvertently reversed, a protective fuse will blow. Recheck the input tions be inadvertently reversed, a protective fuse will blow. Recheck the input
power leads for correct polarity with a VOM and reconnect the leads observing power leads for correct polarity with a VOM and reconnect the leads observing
correct polarity. Replace the fuse. correct polarity. Replace the fuse.

12 INSTALLATION 12 INSTALLATION
3.6.2 EXTERNAL SYSTEM INTERFACE 3.6.2 EXTERNAL SYSTEM INTERFACE

CAUTION CAUTION
To connect with NAV-AID and/or compass, make sure pin as- To connect with NAV-AID and/or compass, make sure pin as-
signment, if used same connector. signment, if used same connector.
In case of different pin assignment, the RADAR 2000 or con- In case of different pin assignment, the RADAR 2000 or con-
nected NAV-AID will be damaged. nected NAV-AID will be damaged.

The RADAR 2000 will interface with any NAV-AID (GPS or LORAN) and The RADAR 2000 will interface with any NAV-AID (GPS or LORAN) and
compass that has the standard NMEA0182 or NMEA0183 output. The inputs compass that has the standard NMEA0182 or NMEA0183 output. The inputs
from NAV-AID will be digital data conforming to the NMEA0183 formats to from NAV-AID will be digital data conforming to the NMEA0183 formats to
drive various radar features such as waypoint mode. If more than one data type drive various radar features such as waypoint mode. If more than one data type
is present at the radar inputs (for example; compass and NAV-AID), a system is present at the radar inputs (for example; compass and NAV-AID), a system
priority has been established in the radars software to respond to the inputs priority has been established in the radars software to respond to the inputs
driving the features. The assigned priorities are set in this manner: driving the features. The assigned priorities are set in this manner:

HEADING: 1. Compass (NMEA0183 HSC,HDM,HDT,VHW) HEADING: 1. Compass (NMEA0183 HSC,HDM,HDT,VHW)


2. NAV-AID (NMEA0183 RMC,RMA,VTG) 2. NAV-AID (NMEA0183 RMC,RMA,VTG)
POSITION: 1. NAV-AID (NMEA0183 RMC,RMA,GLL,GTD) POSITION: 1. NAV-AID (NMEA0183 RMC,RMA,GLL,GTD)
SPEED: 1. NAV-AID (NMEA0183 RMC,RMA,VTG) SPEED: 1. NAV-AID (NMEA0183 RMC,RMA,VTG)
2. Compass (NMEA0183 VHW) 2. Compass (NMEA0183 VHW)
WAYPOINT: 1. NAV-AID (NMEA0183 RMB,BWC) WAYPOINT: 1. NAV-AID (NMEA0183 RMB,BWC)

Using the outline of FIG 3-5 as a guide, connect the RADAR 2000 to your Using the outline of FIG 3-5 as a guide, connect the RADAR 2000 to your
NAV-AID and compass. NAV-AID and compass.

NAV(+) NAV-AID NAV(+) NAV-AID


1 5 NAV(-) NAV-AID 1 5 NAV(-) NAV-AID
6 6
2 4 COMPASS(+) 2 4 COMPASS(+)
3 3
COMPASS(-) COMPASS(-)

* View show wire end of Cable Plug/Socket. * View show wire end of Cable Plug/Socket.

FIG. 3-5 EXTERNAL INTERFACE FIG. 3-5 EXTERNAL INTERFACE

INSTALLATION 13 INSTALLATION 13
14
NCD-3845 DISPLAY UNIT BLK
SHIP'S MAINS (DC 10.8V 42V)
WHT +
P401
DC 1 BLK
DC+ 2 WHT

INSTALLATION
3 CFQ-2646 NKE-1044A SCANNER UNIT
P402 TB1
1 T.PUR -12V -12V
2 T.RED +12V +12V
TI 3 BLK VDE E
E 4 COAX VD VIDEO
E 5
VIDEO 6 COAX P1
TUNV 7 BLU BRN 1 PW
E 8 Y E L CFQ 8871-10/15/20 BLU 2 TI
RRATE 9 GRY 3 E
TUNI/BZ 10 GRN P U R 4 STC
GAIN 11 RED RED 5 GAIN
STC 12 P U R GRN 6 TUN/BZ
BP 13 WHT BLU 7 TUNV
14 T.RED Coax. 50 ohms Y E L 8 E
+12V

FIG. 3-6 INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM


15 T.PUR SHIELDED WIRE WHT 9 BP
-12V
16 BRN LARGE WIRE GRY
PW 10 RRATE
SMALL WIRE

14
NCD-3845 DISPLAY UNIT BLK
SHIP'S MAINS (DC 10.8V 42V)
WHT +
P401
DC 1 BLK
DC+ 2 WHT

INSTALLATION
3 CFQ-2646 NKE-1044A SCANNER UNIT
P402 TB1
1 T.PUR -12V -12V
2 T.RED +12V +12V
TI 3 BLK VDE E
E 4 COAX VD VIDEO
E 5
VIDEO 6 COAX P1
TUNV 7 BLU BRN 1 PW
E 8 Y E L CFQ 8871-10/15/20 BLU 2 TI
RRATE 9 GRY 3 E
TUNI/BZ 10 GRN P U R 4 STC
GAIN 11 RED RED 5 GAIN
STC 12 P U R GRN 6 TUN/BZ
BP 13 WHT BLU 7 TUNV
14 T.RED Coax. 50 ohms Y E L 8 E
+12V
FIG. 3-6 INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM

15 T.PUR SHIELDED WIRE WHT 9 BP


-12V
16 BRN LARGE WIRE GRY
PW 10 RRATE
SMALL WIRE
3.7 INITIAL OPERATION AND CHECK OUT 3.7 INITIAL OPERATION AND CHECK OUT
3.7.1 INSPECTION AFTER THE INSTALLATION 3.7.1 INSPECTION AFTER THE INSTALLATION
After completing the installation and prior to energizing the equipment, it is After completing the installation and prior to energizing the equipment, it is
necessary to assure that all the steps of the installation were accomplished in necessary to assure that all the steps of the installation were accomplished in
accordance with the instructions. accordance with the instructions.
(1) The cables are not crimped or damaged. (1) The cables are not crimped or damaged.
(2) The input voltage connected accurately. (2) The input voltage connected accurately.
(3) The securing bolts of all equipment is tightened. (3) The securing bolts of all equipment is tightened.
(4) The connection of the power cable shield is made properly to RF (4) The connection of the power cable shield is made properly to RF
ground. ground.

3.7.2 OPERATING INITIAL SETTING MENU 3.7.2 OPERATING INITIAL SETTING MENU
Press the JOYSTICK, and the initial setting menu will be appear on the screen. Press the JOYSTICK, and the initial setting menu will be appear on the screen.
The JOYSTICK is used to select a particular menu. The particular menu will be The JOYSTICK is used to select a particular menu. The particular menu will be
highlighted character, then press the JOYSTICK. highlighted character, then press the JOYSTICK.

3.7.3 RELATIVE BEARING ALIGNMENT 3.7.3 RELATIVE BEARING ALIGNMENT


This alignment should be made when the radar unit is installed. Failure to per- This alignment should be made when the radar unit is installed. Failure to per-
form this procedure can result in incorrect target bearing readings. form this procedure can result in incorrect target bearing readings.

Proceed as follows: Proceed as follows:


Identify a suitable targets (e.g. buoy, etc.) preferably between 0.5 and 1 NM Identify a suitable targets (e.g. buoy, etc.) preferably between 0.5 and 1 NM
in range on the screen. in range on the screen.
Visually locate the target and line the bow of the vessel up with the target. Visually locate the target and line the bow of the vessel up with the target.
Put the EBL marker on the target. Put the EBL marker on the target.
Press and hold the JOYSTICK for the initial setting menu. Press and hold the JOYSTICK for the initial setting menu.
Select BEARING by using the JOYSTICK, press the JOYSTICK for the Select BEARING by using the JOYSTICK, press the JOYSTICK for the
bearing adjustment mode. bearing adjustment mode.

INSTALLATION 15 INSTALLATION 15
Put the EBL over the desired target using the J-DIAL, and press the JOY- Put the EBL over the desired target using the J-DIAL, and press the JOY-
STICK. STICK.
Move the EBL so that the target will be displayed on the SHM. Move the EBL so that the target will be displayed on the SHM.
Press the JOYSTICK to end the bearing adjustment mode. Press the JOYSTICK to end the bearing adjustment mode.

3.7.4 DISPLAY TIMING (ZERO NM ADJUSTMENT) 3.7.4 DISPLAY TIMING (ZERO NM ADJUSTMENT)
This alignment must be made when the radar unit is installed. Failure to per- This alignment must be made when the radar unit is installed. Failure to per-
formed this procedure can result in correct target distance readings. Set the formed this procedure can result in correct target distance readings. Set the
range at 0.25 NM and observe a target at a known (nearest) distance. range at 0.25 NM and observe a target at a known (nearest) distance.
Locate a straight dock, sea wall or bridge. Locate a straight dock, sea wall or bridge.
Press and hold the JOYSTICK for the initial setting menu. Press and hold the JOYSTICK for the initial setting menu.
Select DISPLAY TIMING by using the JOYSTICK, and press the JOY- Select DISPLAY TIMING by using the JOYSTICK, and press the JOY-
STICK. STICK.
Adjust distance so that the object appears to be straight on the display by Adjust distance so that the object appears to be straight on the display by
using the J-DIAL. using the J-DIAL.
Press the JOYSTICK to end the display timing adjustment mode. Press the JOYSTICK to end the display timing adjustment mode.

PUSHING PULLING PUSHING PULLING


CORRECT CORRECT
DISPLAY TIMING EARLY DISPLAY TIMING LATE DISPLAY TIMING EARLY DISPLAY TIMING LATE

16 INSTALLATION 16 INSTALLATION
3.7.5 TUNE PRESET 3.7.5 TUNE PRESET
The tune preset is pre adjusted at the factory for proper operation. Normally The tune preset is pre adjusted at the factory for proper operation. Normally
further adjustment is not required. If after about 10 minutes of transmit, the further adjustment is not required. If after about 10 minutes of transmit, the
tune bar is oriented towards one end or its range for video peak, perform the tune bar is oriented towards one end or its range for video peak, perform the
following steps: following steps:
Set the range scale to 3 NM. Set the range scale to 3 NM.
Set the gain control to desired level. Set the gain control to desired level.
Set the SEA, RAIN and IR to Off. Set the SEA, RAIN and IR to Off.
Press and hold the JOYSTICK for the initial setting menu. Press and hold the JOYSTICK for the initial setting menu.
Select TUNE PRESET by using the JOYSTICK, and press the JOYSTICK. Select TUNE PRESET by using the JOYSTICK, and press the JOYSTICK.
Adjust using the J-DIAL to maximum targets on the screen. Adjust using the J-DIAL to maximum targets on the screen.
Press the JOYSTICK when maximum targets are set. Press the JOYSTICK when maximum targets are set.

3.7.6 STC PRESET 3.7.6 STC PRESET


The STC preset is adjusted at the factory for proper operation. Normally fur- The STC preset is adjusted at the factory for proper operation. Normally fur-
ther adjustment is not required. ther adjustment is not required.
Set Range to 6 NM. Set Range to 6 NM.
Set the Gain to maximum (Refer to Section 4.4). Set the Gain to maximum (Refer to Section 4.4).
Press and hold the JOYSTICK for the initial setting menu. Press and hold the JOYSTICK for the initial setting menu.
Select STC PRESET by using the JOYSTICK, and press the JOYSTICK. Select STC PRESET by using the JOYSTICK, and press the JOYSTICK.
Adjust distance so that no background noise appears in range of 0 to 2 NM Adjust distance so that no background noise appears in range of 0 to 2 NM
by using the J-DIAL. by using the J-DIAL.
Press the JOYSTICK to end the STC PRESET mode. Press the JOYSTICK to end the STC PRESET mode.

3.7.7 BUZZER VOLUME 3.7.7 BUZZER VOLUME


At the time of shipment, the Buzzer sound has been set to maximum position. At the time of shipment, the Buzzer sound has been set to maximum position.
When it is necessary to lower the volume. When it is necessary to lower the volume.
In the initial setting menu select BUZZER. In the initial setting menu select BUZZER.
Adjust the suitable buzzer sound level using the J-DIAL. Adjust the suitable buzzer sound level using the J-DIAL.
Press the JOYSTICK to end the buzzer setting mode. Press the JOYSTICK to end the buzzer setting mode.

INSTALLATION 17 INSTALLATION 17
SECTION 4 SECTION 4
OPERATION OPERATION
Generally the operation of the RADAR 2000 is easy straight forward. However Generally the operation of the RADAR 2000 is easy straight forward. However
the navigator who knows the layout and understands the functions of various the navigator who knows the layout and understands the functions of various
controls will obtain the best performance from his equipment. controls will obtain the best performance from his equipment.

4.1 LAYOUT OF CONTROLS 4.1 LAYOUT OF CONTROLS


Layout of the control is shown in FIG 4-1. Layout of the control is shown in FIG 4-1.

VRM/EBL Key VRM/EBL Key

J-DIAL J-DIAL

JOYSTICK JOYSTICK

Range Up/Down Key Range Up/Down Key

GUARD Key GUARD Key

EXP Key EXP Key

OFFCENT Key OFFCENT Key

SHM/RINGS Key SHM/RINGS Key

Brilliance/Dimmer Key Brilliance/Dimmer Key

MOB Key MOB Key

Transmit/off Key Transmit/off Key

Stand-by/off Key Stand-by/off Key

FIG. 4-1 OPERATING CONTROLS FIG. 4-1 OPERATING CONTROLS

18 OPERATION 18 OPERATION
4.2 TURNING THE RADAR ON AND OFF 4.2 TURNING THE RADAR ON AND OFF

TO TURN ON Press the STBY/OFF key. TO TURN ON Press the STBY/OFF key.
TO TRANSMIT Press the X-MIT/OFF key. TO TRANSMIT Press the X-MIT/OFF key.
TO STAND-BY Press the STBY/OFF key. TO STAND-BY Press the STBY/OFF key.
TO TURN OFF Press the STBY/OFF and X-MIT/OFF key simultaneously. TO TURN OFF Press the STBY/OFF and X-MIT/OFF key simultaneously.

After pressing the STBY/OFF key, the countdown timer is displayed on the After pressing the STBY/OFF key, the countdown timer is displayed on the
screen. Approximately 90 seconds after, words the displayed prompt ST-BY screen. Approximately 90 seconds after, words the displayed prompt ST-BY
appear. appear.
Pressing the X-MIT/OFF key puts the radar in to transmitting mode. Pressing the X-MIT/OFF key puts the radar in to transmitting mode.
Pressing the STBY/OFF key while in the transmitting mode, will cause the Pressing the STBY/OFF key while in the transmitting mode, will cause the
radar to return to standby condition. This reduces the drain from the ships radar to return to standby condition. This reduces the drain from the ships
battery. To resume transmitting simply, press the X-MIT/OFF key. battery. To resume transmitting simply, press the X-MIT/OFF key.

1 : 30 1 : 30
V1.0 V1.0
0000 HRS 0000 HRS
PUSH XMIT TO OPERATE PUSH XMIT TO OPERATE

FIG. 4-2 TURN ON/OFF THE RADAR FIG. 4-2 TURN ON/OFF THE RADAR

OPERATION 19 OPERATION 19
INTERFERENCE REJECTION "ON" INTERFERENCE REJECTION "ON"
TARGET EXPANDER "ON" TARGET EXPANDER "ON"
RING INTERVAL (nm) EBL Unit RING INTERVAL (nm) EBL Unit
OWN SHIP SPEED DATA OWN SHIP SPEED DATA
SELECTING JOG DIAL SELECTING JOG DIAL
RANGE SCALE (nm) VRM Number RANGE SCALE (nm) VRM Number

Range Unit PPI Display Mode Range Unit PPI Display Mode

STC RAIN GAIN STC RAIN GAIN


LEVEL INDICATOR LEVEL INDICATOR

TUNE INDICATOR TUNE INDICATOR


Motion Mode Motion Mode
Bearing reference Bearing reference

OWN SHIP COURSE DATA OWN SHIP COURSE DATA


EBL Number EBL Number

Joystick Mode Joystick Mode

TRAIL "ON" ALARM Mode Alarm Sensitivity TRAIL "ON" ALARM Mode Alarm Sensitivity

GUARD ZONE ALARM "ON" POSITION DATA GUARD ZONE ALARM "ON" POSITION DATA

ZOOM MODE "ON" ZOOM MODE "ON"

FIG. 4-3 LAYOUT OF THE SCREEN FIG. 4-3 LAYOUT OF THE SCREEN

20 OPERATION 20 OPERATION
4.3 SELECTING A RANGE 4.3 SELECTING A RANGE
The actual range scale and range rings interval is shown in the upper left corner The actual range scale and range rings interval is shown in the upper left corner
of the display. Press the RANGE key for an increased range scale, or key of the display. Press the RANGE key for an increased range scale, or key
for a decreases range scale. The selected range automatically determines the for a decreases range scale. The selected range automatically determines the
proper number and distance between the range rings. proper number and distance between the range rings.

4.4 ADJUSTING RECEIVER SENSITIVITY 4.4 ADJUSTING RECEIVER SENSITIVITY


Press the J-DIAL until GAIN appears highlighted on the upper right corner of Press the J-DIAL until GAIN appears highlighted on the upper right corner of
the display. Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise, to vary the gain the display. Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise, to vary the gain
and thus control the strength of echo returns on the radar screen. An on-screen and thus control the strength of echo returns on the radar screen. An on-screen
bar indicates the gain level selected for display. The proper setting is when the bar indicates the gain level selected for display. The proper setting is when the
background noise is just visible on the screen. background noise is just visible on the screen.

4.5 ADJUSTING TUNING 4.5 ADJUSTING TUNING


The RADAR 2000 is setting Auto Tune mode at the power ON. If wish to The RADAR 2000 is setting Auto Tune mode at the power ON. If wish to
manual tuning, required to select Manual Tune mode by using menu (Refer to manual tuning, required to select Manual Tune mode by using menu (Refer to
4.27). 4.27).
Press the J-DIAL until the TUNE appears highlighted on the upper right corner Press the J-DIAL until the TUNE appears highlighted on the upper right corner
of the display. Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise, to maximize of the display. Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise, to maximize
the target echo. If land targets are not within the radars range, adjust the control the target echo. If land targets are not within the radars range, adjust the control
for maximum sea clutter. The on-screen tuning indicator will shown the strength for maximum sea clutter. The on-screen tuning indicator will shown the strength
of tuning peak conditions is turned for maximum deflection. Normally, tuning of tuning peak conditions is turned for maximum deflection. Normally, tuning
is performed on the 3 NM range scale or higher. Minor readjustment may be is performed on the 3 NM range scale or higher. Minor readjustment may be
necessary after the radar has warmed up 10 minutes. necessary after the radar has warmed up 10 minutes.

OPERATION 21 OPERATION 21
4.6 REDUCING SEA CLUTTER 4.6 REDUCING SEA CLUTTER

CAUTION CAUTION
On short range scales, the setting of the sea clutter control should On short range scales, the setting of the sea clutter control should
never be advanced so high as to completely obliterate all clutter, never be advanced so high as to completely obliterate all clutter,
since this setting could prevent the detection of close-in target since this setting could prevent the detection of close-in target
echoes. echoes.

The sea clutter control is normally used on the shorter ranges to suppress the The sea clutter control is normally used on the shorter ranges to suppress the
effect of sea clutter close to owns ship. effect of sea clutter close to owns ship.

Press the J-DIAL until the SEA appears highlighted on the upper right corner of Press the J-DIAL until the SEA appears highlighted on the upper right corner of
the display. Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to vary the sea the display. Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to vary the sea
clutter control and thus control the strength of echo returns from sea surface clutter control and thus control the strength of echo returns from sea surface
clutter. There is an on-screen bar indication of the sea clutter control level in use. clutter. There is an on-screen bar indication of the sea clutter control level in use.

4.7 ADJUSTNG RAIN CLUTTER 4.7 ADJUSTNG RAIN CLUTTER


Press the J-DIAL until the RAIN appears highlight on the upper right corner of Press the J-DIAL until the RAIN appears highlight on the upper right corner of
the display. Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise, to vary the rain the display. Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise, to vary the rain
clutter control and thus control the strength of echo returns from rain or snow. clutter control and thus control the strength of echo returns from rain or snow.
As you rotate clockwise, the return echoes will become narrow and the returns As you rotate clockwise, the return echoes will become narrow and the returns
from rain or snow will be reduced. An on-screen bar indicates the selected rain from rain or snow will be reduced. An on-screen bar indicates the selected rain
clutter level. clutter level.

4.8 SETTING CRT BRILLIANCE 4.8 SETTING CRT BRILLIANCE


Press the BRIL/DIM key, and then rotate the J-DIAL clockwise or counter- Press the BRIL/DIM key, and then rotate the J-DIAL clockwise or counter-
clockwise to change the display brilliance. clockwise to change the display brilliance.

4.9 SETTING DIMMER 4.9 SETTING DIMMER


By pressing the BRIL/DIM key, the back light for the panel illumination can be By pressing the BRIL/DIM key, the back light for the panel illumination can be
varied in intensity. Dimmer level is reached at maximum brightness, and the varied in intensity. Dimmer level is reached at maximum brightness, and the
next level returns the dimmer level to the lowest level (OFF). next level returns the dimmer level to the lowest level (OFF).

22 OPERATION 22 OPERATION
4.10 SETTING OFFCENT 4.10 SETTING OFFCENT
By pressing the OFFCENT key, the display is into off-center mode by 2/3 ra- By pressing the OFFCENT key, the display is into off-center mode by 2/3 ra-
dius, expanding the display area in the direction instructed by JOYSTICK. Press dius, expanding the display area in the direction instructed by JOYSTICK. Press
the key a second time to return the display to normal. the key a second time to return the display to normal.

Off-center mode off Off-center mode on Off-center mode off Off-center mode on

4.11 RANGE MEASUREMENT 4.11 RANGE MEASUREMENT


(1) Consider the range scale in use and count the number of rings between the (1) Consider the range scale in use and count the number of rings between the
center of the screen and the target. Add to this a visually estimate of the center of the screen and the target. Add to this a visually estimate of the
distance between the inner edge of the target and the nearest ring. distance between the inner edge of the target and the nearest ring.
(2) Using #1 VRM (2) Using #1 VRM
Press the EBL/VRM key. Press the EBL/VRM key.
If EBL is highlighted, press and hold the EBL/VRM key to change to VRM If EBL is highlighted, press and hold the EBL/VRM key to change to VRM
mode. mode.
Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise for outer direction or counterclockwise for Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise for outer direction or counterclockwise for
inner direction to move the variable range marker. The actual target distance inner direction to move the variable range marker. The actual target distance
appears on the center top of the screen in selecting unit. appears on the center top of the screen in selecting unit.
To turn off the VRM, press the EBL/VRM key while VRM is highlighted. To turn off the VRM, press the EBL/VRM key while VRM is highlighted.
(3) Using #2 VRM (3) Using #2 VRM
Press the JOYSTICK. Press the JOYSTICK.
Selects FUNCTION menu, then press the JOYSTICK. Selects FUNCTION menu, then press the JOYSTICK.
Selects #2 VRM-SET, then press the JOYSTICK. The VRM2 appears Selects #2 VRM-SET, then press the JOYSTICK. The VRM2 appears
highlight on the upper right corner of the display. highlight on the upper right corner of the display.

OPERATION 23 OPERATION 23
Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise for outer direction or counterclockwise Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise for outer direction or counterclockwise
for inner direction to move the #2 variable range marker. The actual for inner direction to move the #2 variable range marker. The actual
target distance appears on the center top of the screen in selecting unit. target distance appears on the center top of the screen in selecting unit.
To turn off the #2 VRM, selects the FUNCTION-#2 VRM-OFF on the To turn off the #2 VRM, selects the FUNCTION-#2 VRM-OFF on the
menu sheet. menu sheet.
(4) Using cursor (4) Using cursor
Touch the JOYSTICK, cross cursor appears on the screen. The cross mark Touch the JOYSTICK, cross cursor appears on the screen. The cross mark
will be move any direction by using the JOYSTICK and the range and bear- will be move any direction by using the JOYSTICK and the range and bear-
ing Time-To-Go data and Lat/Loug of the cursor position will be displayed ing Time-To-Go data and Lat/Loug of the cursor position will be displayed
on the lower right corner on the display. on the lower right corner on the display.
The cross cursor and cursor data will disappear in approximately 15 sec- The cross cursor and cursor data will disappear in approximately 15 sec-
onds. onds.

4.12 BEARING MEASUREMENT 4.12 BEARING MEASUREMENT


(1) Using the bearing scale (1) Using the bearing scale
Using the bearing scale on the screen, visually estimate the bearing where Using the bearing scale on the screen, visually estimate the bearing where
the radial line of the bearing scale would pass through the center of the the radial line of the bearing scale would pass through the center of the
target. The bearing you obtain will be the targets relative bearing in de- target. The bearing you obtain will be the targets relative bearing in de-
grees. grees.
(2) Using #1 EBL (2) Using #1 EBL
Press the EBL/VRM key. Press the EBL/VRM key.
If VRM is highlighted, press and hold the EBL/VRM key to change to EBL If VRM is highlighted, press and hold the EBL/VRM key to change to EBL
mode. mode.
Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to move the electronic Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to move the electronic
bearing line to the center of the target. Target bearing appears on the center bearing line to the center of the target. Target bearing appears on the center
top of the screen in degrees. Bearing may be displayed in relative R, true top of the screen in degrees. Bearing may be displayed in relative R, true
T, or magnetic M depending on the menu selection. T, or magnetic M depending on the menu selection.
To turn off the EBL, press the EBL/VRM key while EBL is highlighted. To turn off the EBL, press the EBL/VRM key while EBL is highlighted.
(3) Using #2 EBL (3) Using #2 EBL
Press the JOYSTICK. Press the JOYSTICK.
Selects FUNCTION menu, then press the JOYSTICK. Selects FUNCTION menu, then press the JOYSTICK.
Selects #2 EBL-SET, then press the JOYSTICK. The EBL2 appears high- Selects #2 EBL-SET, then press the JOYSTICK. The EBL2 appears high-
light on the upper right corner of the display. light on the upper right corner of the display.
Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to move the #2 EBL Rotate the J-DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to move the #2 EBL

24 OPERATION 24 OPERATION
on the center of the target. The actual target bearing appears on the cen- on the center of the target. The actual target bearing appears on the cen-
ter top of the screen in selecting unit. ter top of the screen in selecting unit.
To turn off the #2 EBL, selects the FUNCTION-#2 EBL-OFF on the To turn off the #2 EBL, selects the FUNCTION-#2 EBL-OFF on the
menu sheet. menu sheet.

4.13 SETTING GUARD 4.13 SETTING GUARD


The Guard Zone may be zone completely surrounding the vessel or a partial The Guard Zone may be zone completely surrounding the vessel or a partial
trapezoidal zone to monitor targets entering or departing the specified area. trapezoidal zone to monitor targets entering or departing the specified area.
The guard zone will sound audible and visual alerts to the operator. In the IN The guard zone will sound audible and visual alerts to the operator. In the IN
mode, an alarm will sound if a target enters the area. The IN alarm is effective mode, an alarm will sound if a target enters the area. The IN alarm is effective
for alerting the operator to targets approaching his vessel. In the OUT mode, for alerting the operator to targets approaching his vessel. In the OUT mode,
the alarm will sound if a target leaves the prescribed area. This type of alarm is the alarm will sound if a target leaves the prescribed area. This type of alarm is
useful for monitoring as an anchor watch, or pair trawling. useful for monitoring as an anchor watch, or pair trawling.
Press the GUARD key. Press the GUARD key.
Set the cross cursor to the start point using the JOYSTICK and press the Set the cross cursor to the start point using the JOYSTICK and press the
JOYSTICK. JOYSTICK.
To determine the Guard Zone width, set the cross cursor using the JOY- To determine the Guard Zone width, set the cross cursor using the JOY-
STICK and press the JOYSTICK. STICK and press the JOYSTICK.
To determine the bearing limits of the Guard Zone, set the cross cursor To determine the bearing limits of the Guard Zone, set the cross cursor
using the JOYSTICK and press the JOYSTICK. We now have a sector zone using the JOYSTICK and press the JOYSTICK. We now have a sector zone
which alarm if any target enters the zone with the guard zone alarm indica- which alarm if any target enters the zone with the guard zone alarm indica-
tor GUARD I 4 which indicates IN alarm mode is in operation and the tor GUARD I 4 which indicates IN alarm mode is in operation and the
alarm target sensitivity is set at 4. alarm target sensitivity is set at 4.
Press the GUARD key again and the symbol will change to GUARD O 4 Press the GUARD key again and the symbol will change to GUARD O 4
indicating that the OUT alarm will sound for targets leaving the guard zone. indicating that the OUT alarm will sound for targets leaving the guard zone.
Pressing the GUARD key again will turn off the Guard Zone. Pressing the GUARD key again will turn off the Guard Zone.

To memorize an alarm zone, press and hold the GUARD key until the dis- To memorize an alarm zone, press and hold the GUARD key until the dis-
play beeps and the alarm character GUARD I turn into highlight at IN play beeps and the alarm character GUARD I turn into highlight at IN
mode alarm. At this time the zone will have been memorized for use at any mode alarm. At this time the zone will have been memorized for use at any
time. time.
To activate the memorized alarm zone, just press and hold the GUARD key To activate the memorized alarm zone, just press and hold the GUARD key
until the display beeps. Your memorized zone will reappear. The zone will until the display beeps. Your memorized zone will reappear. The zone will
be displayed as an IN mode alarm. If you want to change to an OUT mode be displayed as an IN mode alarm. If you want to change to an OUT mode
alarm, press the GUARD key. alarm, press the GUARD key.

OPERATION 25 OPERATION 25
START POINT START POINT
BEARING LIMITS BEARING LIMITS

GUARD ZONE WIDTH GUARD ZONE WIDTH

4.14 RINGS 4.14 RINGS


Press the SHM/RINGS key to set rings on/off. Press the SHM/RINGS key to set rings on/off.

4.15 SHM 4.15 SHM


Momentarily disables the Ships Heading Flash while SHM/RINGS key is held Momentarily disables the Ships Heading Flash while SHM/RINGS key is held
depressed. depressed.

4.16 POSITION 4.16 POSITION


This allows selection of latitude/longitude (LL), time difference (TD) position This allows selection of latitude/longitude (LL), time difference (TD) position
or off displays. In addition you may display waypoint (WPT) as a LL position or off displays. In addition you may display waypoint (WPT) as a LL position
in place of your own position data. in place of your own position data.

4.17 WAYPOINT 4.17 WAYPOINT


When the waypoint mode is turned on, and the radar is connected to a LORAN When the waypoint mode is turned on, and the radar is connected to a LORAN
or GPS with the necessary data output, a waypoint symbol appears on the radar or GPS with the necessary data output, a waypoint symbol appears on the radar
screen. Numeric data, showing the waypoints bearing, range, and time-to-go screen. Numeric data, showing the waypoints bearing, range, and time-to-go
appears at the bottom right corner on the screen. appears at the bottom right corner on the screen.

4.18 READ OUT DIMENSION OF BEARING 4.18 READ OUT DIMENSION OF BEARING
This selects the bearing for heading flush, EBL, cursor and waypoint to work in This selects the bearing for heading flush, EBL, cursor and waypoint to work in
either magnetic or true bearings. When magnetic bearing is selected, displayed either magnetic or true bearings. When magnetic bearing is selected, displayed
character M appears. When true bearing is selected, displayed character T character M appears. When true bearing is selected, displayed character T
appears. This bearing displays only numeric data. The ships heading marker is appears. This bearing displays only numeric data. The ships heading marker is
displayed as 0direction. displayed as 0direction.

26 OPERATION 26 OPERATION
4.19 TRAIL 4.19 TRAIL
This feature allows the operator to see the past history of target movement as an This feature allows the operator to see the past history of target movement as an
after-glow or trail behind the moving targets. The selecting short enables trail, after-glow or trail behind the moving targets. The selecting short enables trail,
placing a short after-glow behind the moving targets. Selecting the long en- placing a short after-glow behind the moving targets. Selecting the long en-
ables trail with a longer after-glow. ables trail with a longer after-glow.

4.20 TARGETS EXPANSION 4.20 TARGETS EXPANSION


Target expand mode can be set to on or off. Target expand mode gives the op- Target expand mode can be set to on or off. Target expand mode gives the op-
erator the ability to make small targets appear larger on the display for better erator the ability to make small targets appear larger on the display for better
viewing. When active, EXP is highlighted in the upper left area of the screen. viewing. When active, EXP is highlighted in the upper left area of the screen.

4.21 REDUCING INTERFERENCE REJECTION 4.21 REDUCING INTERFERENCE REJECTION

CAUTION CAUTION
If youll watch the RADAR BEACON and the SART, set the pro- If youll watch the RADAR BEACON and the SART, set the pro-
cess as follows. cess as follows.
IR OFF IR OFF

Interference Rejection (IR) mode can be set to on or off. The IR reduces noise Interference Rejection (IR) mode can be set to on or off. The IR reduces noise
on the display caused by other radars. When active, the IR is highlighted on on the display caused by other radars. When active, the IR is highlighted on
the upper left of the screen. If you are navigating in a port area serviced by a the upper left of the screen. If you are navigating in a port area serviced by a
RACON, you should turn off the IR mode to see the RACON signals. RACON, you should turn off the IR mode to see the RACON signals.

4.22 MOB (Man Over-Board) 4.22 MOB (Man Over-Board)


Pressing the MOB key, will locate a MOB mark over own ships present loca- Pressing the MOB key, will locate a MOB mark over own ships present loca-
tion and the range, bearing and TTG to MOB point be displayed in the lower tion and the range, bearing and TTG to MOB point be displayed in the lower
position of the display. position of the display.

4.23 TIMED-TX MODE 4.23 TIMED-TX MODE


The TIMED-TX mode allows the operator to program the radar to automati- The TIMED-TX mode allows the operator to program the radar to automati-
cally transmit for a programmed period followed by a standby period. This cally transmit for a programmed period followed by a standby period. This
permits the user to maintain a radar watch while reducing the power consump- permits the user to maintain a radar watch while reducing the power consump-
tion experienced during full transmit operation. In TIMED-TX mode press the tion experienced during full transmit operation. In TIMED-TX mode press the
STBY/OFF key and the radar will return to its normal operating mode. STBY/OFF key and the radar will return to its normal operating mode.

OPERATION 27 OPERATION 27
4.24 SETTING AUTO/MANUAL TUNING 4.24 SETTING AUTO/MANUAL TUNING
The tuning control can be selected either automatically or manually. If the manual The tuning control can be selected either automatically or manually. If the manual
tuning control is selected, the tuning bar indicator is present. The auto tune tuning control is selected, the tuning bar indicator is present. The auto tune
mode will automatically tune the radar for optimum reception whenever the mode will automatically tune the radar for optimum reception whenever the
radar is turned on, even if ranges changed. radar is turned on, even if ranges changed.

4.25 IN CASE AN UNUSUAL CONDITION OCCURS 4.25 IN CASE AN UNUSUAL CONDITION OCCURS
DURING OPERATION DURING OPERATION
If the operator encounters unusual conditions, such as:-- If the operator encounters unusual conditions, such as:--
The screen is disturbed. The screen is disturbed.
The machine accepts no key input. The machine accepts no key input.
While manipulating, initialize RADAR 2000 by following the steps given be- While manipulating, initialize RADAR 2000 by following the steps given be-
low. low.

(a) Press the STBY/OFF and X-MIT/OFF keys simultaneously. (a) Press the STBY/OFF and X-MIT/OFF keys simultaneously.
The RADAR 2000 is turned off. The RADAR 2000 is turned off.

(b) Press the EBL/VRM and STBY/OFF keys simultaneously. (b) Press the EBL/VRM and STBY/OFF keys simultaneously.
All settings except the initial settings established through the INITIAL All settings except the initial settings established through the INITIAL
SETTING menu are reset to their factory-set values. SETTING menu are reset to their factory-set values.

4.26 LANGUAGE 4.26 LANGUAGE


The radar menu can be displayed in one of six languages. They are English, The radar menu can be displayed in one of six languages. They are English,
Spanish, French, German, Norwegian and Italian. After selecting any language, Spanish, French, German, Norwegian and Italian. After selecting any language,
the menu and the oper. prompts will also change to that language. A master the menu and the oper. prompts will also change to that language. A master
reset will return the display setting to English. reset will return the display setting to English.
Press the JOYSTICK. Press the JOYSTICK.
Select the LANGUAGE from the RADAR SET-UP menu. Select the LANGUAGE from the RADAR SET-UP menu.
Select desired language. Select desired language.
Press the JOYSTICK to exit the language setting mode. Press the JOYSTICK to exit the language setting mode.

28 OPERATION 28 OPERATION
4.27 OPERATING MENUS 4.27 OPERATING MENUS
Press the JOYSTICK (MENU/ENT), and the first menu sheet will be appear. Press the JOYSTICK (MENU/ENT), and the first menu sheet will be appear.
The JOYSTICK is used to select a particular menu. The particular menu will be The JOYSTICK is used to select a particular menu. The particular menu will be
highlighted character. highlighted character.
Pressing the JOYSTICK (MENU/ENT) again will return the display to the nor- Pressing the JOYSTICK (MENU/ENT) again will return the display to the nor-
mal video presentation. mal video presentation.

English Menus English Menus

MENU MENU
ENT ENT

OPERATION 29 OPERATION 29
Spanish Menus Spanish Menus

MENU MENU
ENT ENT

30 OPERATION 30 OPERATION
Norwegian Menus Norwegian Menus

MENU MENU
ENT ENT

OPERATION 31 OPERATION 31
Menu Item Description Menu Item Description
FUNCTION FUNCTION

Selects #2VRM. Selects #2VRM.

Selects #2EBL. Selects #2EBL.

Doubles the size of the image Doubles the size of the image
at a given position on the PPI at a given position on the PPI
screen. screen.

Selects true or relative motion Selects true or relative motion


display. display.

Selects the heading mode. Selects the heading mode.

Defines the receiver tuning Defines the receiver tuning


mode. mode.

Displays the past tracks Displays the past tracks


(wakes) of the echo as an (wakes) of the echo as an
after-glow on the PPI screen. after-glow on the PPI screen.
A short afterglow lasts approx. A short afterglow lasts approx.
15 to 16 seconds and a long 15 to 16 seconds and a long
after-grow lasts approx 60 after-grow lasts approx 60
seconds. seconds.

32 OPERATION 32 OPERATION
DISPLAY DISPLAY

* Displays the position of the * Displays the position of the


own ship, or waypoint in lati- own ship, or waypoint in lati-
tude and longitude (L/L) or tude and longitude (L/L) or
time difference (TD). time difference (TD).

* Display the waypoint on the * Display the waypoint on the


PPI. PPI.

Selects the unit of VRM and Selects the unit of VRM and
cursor range from cursor range from
NM (nautical miles), NM (nautical miles),
KY (kiloyards), KY (kiloyards),
and KM (kilometers). and KM (kilometers).

* Selects the type of bearing * Selects the type of bearing


information to be used. information to be used.

Selects EBL bearing Selects EBL bearing

Alternates between the trans- Alternates between the trans-


mission and standby (sleep) mission and standby (sleep)
mode, for power saving. mode, for power saving.

Specifies the transmission Specifies the transmission


time in terms of the rotational time in terms of the rotational
scans. scans.

Specifies the standby (sleep) Specifies the standby (sleep)


time. time.

Functions identified by an "*" require an optional unit, or an external device. Functions identified by an "*" require an optional unit, or an external device.

OPERATION 33 OPERATION 33
RADAR SET-UP RADAR SET-UP

Sets the guard zone sensitivity Sets the guard zone sensitivity
threshold for echo. threshold for echo.

Sets the width of the transmitter Sets the width of the transmitter
pulses. pulses.
The narrower the pulse width, The narrower the pulse width,
the better the range resolution the better the range resolution
is. is.
The wider the pulse width, the The wider the pulse width, the
better the sensitivity is. better the sensitivity is.

Selects the language for the text Selects the language for the text
displayed on the screen. displayed on the screen.

34 OPERATION 34 OPERATION
INITIAL SETTING INITIAL SETTING

MENU MENU
ENT ENT
(LONG PRESS) (LONG PRESS)

Adjusts the bearing on the Adjusts the bearing on the


PPI screen. PPI screen.

Adjusts the range of the echo Adjusts the range of the echo
image on the PPI screen and image on the PPI screen and
the rage of the actual target. the rage of the actual target.

Makes coarse tuning of the Makes coarse tuning of the


receiver. receiver.

Adjusts the intensity of the Adjusts the intensity of the


sea clutter. sea clutter.

Adjusts the volume of the Adjusts the volume of the


alarm buzzer. alarm buzzer.
The volume must normally The volume must normally
be set to its maximum. be set to its maximum.

OPERATION 35 OPERATION 35
4.28 DISPLAY OF RADAR TRANSPONDER 4.28 DISPLAY OF RADAR TRANSPONDER
SART (Search and Rescur Radar Transponder) is life preserving device ap- SART (Search and Rescur Radar Transponder) is life preserving device ap-
proved by GMDSS which is used for locating survivors in the event of a disas- proved by GMDSS which is used for locating survivors in the event of a disas-
ter or distress. SART operates in the 9 GHz frequency band. When it receives a ter or distress. SART operates in the 9 GHz frequency band. When it receives a
radar signal (interrogating radio wave) of 9 GHz transmitted by a rescue ship or radar signal (interrogating radio wave) of 9 GHz transmitted by a rescue ship or
aircraft radar, SART transmits a series of respouse signals to the searchers to aircraft radar, SART transmits a series of respouse signals to the searchers to
indicate the distress position. indicate the distress position.

In order to see the SART or radar beacon mark on the radar screen. In order to see the SART or radar beacon mark on the radar screen.
RANGE SCALE : Select 6 or 12 nm. RANGE SCALE : Select 6 or 12 nm.
STC : Set to minimum. STC : Set to minimum.
TUNE : DETUNED to reduce the clutter. TUNE : DETUNED to reduce the clutter.
IR : Set IR OFF. IR : Set IR OFF.

SART Code SART Code

Position of SART Position of SART

Position of the Position of the


Rescue Craft Rescue Craft

Land Land
Other Ships Other Ships

[EXAMPLE] [EXAMPLE]
Attention Attention
When above settings to are made to display SART signals, objects around the own When above settings to are made to display SART signals, objects around the own
ship will not appear on the radar screen, so perform thorough visual monitoring of the sea ship will not appear on the radar screen, so perform thorough visual monitoring of the sea
area around the own ship to avoid any collision or stranding. area around the own ship to avoid any collision or stranding.
Further, when more than one radar systems are mounted, while using a 9 GHz band radar Further, when more than one radar systems are mounted, while using a 9 GHz band radar
for searching SART signals, be sure to use another radar as an ordinary radar to perform for searching SART signals, be sure to use another radar as an ordinary radar to perform
monitoring of objects around the own ship to avoid any collision, check of the position of monitoring of objects around the own ship to avoid any collision, check of the position of
the own ship to avoid any stranding, and so on. the own ship to avoid any stranding, and so on.
Need to retune the set for normal operation on completeion. Need to retune the set for normal operation on completeion.

36 OPERATION 36 OPERATION
SECTION 5 SECTION 5
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
The purpose of this section is to provide servicing instructions for the service The purpose of this section is to provide servicing instructions for the service
technician. The RADAR 2000 is designed to provide long periods of trouble technician. The RADAR 2000 is designed to provide long periods of trouble
free operation. However, environmental and other factors may required this free operation. However, environmental and other factors may required this
equipment to be serviced. equipment to be serviced.

WARNING WARNING
This radar equipment contains high voltage. Adjustments require This radar equipment contains high voltage. Adjustments require
specialized service procedures and tools only available to quali- specialized service procedures and tools only available to quali-
fied service technicians. There are no user serviceable parts or fied service technicians. There are no user serviceable parts or
adjustments. The operator should never remove the radar unit adjustments. The operator should never remove the radar unit
cover nor attempt to service this equipment. When servicing this cover nor attempt to service this equipment. When servicing this
equipment, it is important that the technician comply with all equipment, it is important that the technician comply with all
safety precautions set forth in this manual. safety precautions set forth in this manual.
The high voltage can cause a severe personal injury by the elec- The high voltage can cause a severe personal injury by the elec-
tric shock. tric shock.

5.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 5.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE


Continuous satisfactory operation of the radar can depend on how well it is Continuous satisfactory operation of the radar can depend on how well it is
treated. The following maintenance tips can save you time and money, and will treated. The following maintenance tips can save you time and money, and will
help avoid premature equipment failure. help avoid premature equipment failure.
1. Always keep the equipment as clean as possible. Remove dirt, dust, or wa- 1. Always keep the equipment as clean as possible. Remove dirt, dust, or wa-
ter-spray from the display and scanner during the boat clean up. These units ter-spray from the display and scanner during the boat clean up. These units
are water resistant but not water proof. Do not immerse. are water resistant but not water proof. Do not immerse.
2. During routine ships maintenance, inspect the radar system for the follow- 2. During routine ships maintenance, inspect the radar system for the follow-
ing points: ing points:
(1) Check all hardware for tightness. (1) Check all hardware for tightness.

MAINTENANCE 37 MAINTENANCE 37
(2) Check for evidence of any corrosion of the scanner unit, display unit, or (2) Check for evidence of any corrosion of the scanner unit, display unit, or
its cable and connectors. Clean as required. its cable and connectors. Clean as required.
(3) Check that the cable connector is secure. (3) Check that the cable connector is secure.

5.2 CLEANING THE SCANNER UNIT 5.2 CLEANING THE SCANNER UNIT
Wash the exterior of the scanner unit with fresh water. But do not immerse the Wash the exterior of the scanner unit with fresh water. But do not immerse the
unit. A heavy deposit of dirt or caked salt on the surface of the scanner may unit. A heavy deposit of dirt or caked salt on the surface of the scanner may
cause a considerable drop in the radar performance. Clean the face of the dis- cause a considerable drop in the radar performance. Clean the face of the dis-
play unit with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with fresh water. play unit with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with fresh water.

5.3 CLEANING THE DISPLAY SCREEN 5.3 CLEANING THE DISPLAY SCREEN
Dust on the screen tube will reduce the grass transparency and make the video Dust on the screen tube will reduce the grass transparency and make the video
image dim. Wipe the screen surface with a soft lint-free cloth (made of flannel image dim. Wipe the screen surface with a soft lint-free cloth (made of flannel
or cotton). A cloth moistened with an antistatic agent will not cause a problem. or cotton). A cloth moistened with an antistatic agent will not cause a problem.
When using it, wipe softly; never rub the screen surface with excessive force. When using it, wipe softly; never rub the screen surface with excessive force.

38 MAINTENANCE 38 MAINTENANCE
SECTION 6 SECTION 6
AFTER-SALES SERVICE AFTER-SALES SERVICE
When asking for repair When asking for repair
When a system failure is suspended, read Section 3 carefully and re-check the ab- When a system failure is suspended, read Section 3 carefully and re-check the ab-
normal part. normal part.
If it is still considered to be a failure, stop the operation at once and consult with the If it is still considered to be a failure, stop the operation at once and consult with the
dealer you purchased the product, our sales department or your nearest branch or dealer you purchased the product, our sales department or your nearest branch or
business office. business office.

Repair within the warranty period Repair within the warranty period
To verify ownership and warranty registration, you should take a few minutes and To verify ownership and warranty registration, you should take a few minutes and
full out your warranty registration card in the front of the manual. It is very impor- full out your warranty registration card in the front of the manual. It is very impor-
tant that you take time to fill out this card. tant that you take time to fill out this card.
The warranty registration card should be returned to the nearest JRC service center The warranty registration card should be returned to the nearest JRC service center
immediately after your purchase in order to receive full warranty benefits. immediately after your purchase in order to receive full warranty benefits.

Read attached the warranty card contains important information on warranty limitations. Read attached the warranty card contains important information on warranty limitations.

Repair after the warranty period has expired Repair after the warranty period has expired
If the product is recoverable by repairing, we will repair it upon your request. If the product is recoverable by repairing, we will repair it upon your request.

Items to be identified Items to be identified


Product name, model name, manufacturing date and serial number Product name, model name, manufacturing date and serial number
Failure condition (as detailed as possible: see the Radar Failure Checklist on Failure condition (as detailed as possible: see the Radar Failure Checklist on
Page 40.) Page 40.)
Your company/organization name, location and telephone number Your company/organization name, location and telephone number

Recommendation of maintenance inspection Recommendation of maintenance inspection


Although it depends on your operating condition, the performance of the product Although it depends on your operating condition, the performance of the product
may be lowered due to parts wear. may be lowered due to parts wear.
We recommend maintenance inspection, apart from the normal maintenance work. We recommend maintenance inspection, apart from the normal maintenance work.
For maintenance inspection, consult with the dealer you purchased the product, our For maintenance inspection, consult with the dealer you purchased the product, our
sales department, or your nearest branch or business office. sales department, or your nearest branch or business office.
Note that this maintenance inspection will be charged. Note that this maintenance inspection will be charged.

For detail of after-sale service, contact the dealer you purchased the product, our sales For detail of after-sale service, contact the dealer you purchased the product, our sales
department, or your nearest branch or business office. department, or your nearest branch or business office.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE 39 AFTER-SALES SERVICE 39


RADAR FAILURE CHECKLIST RADAR FAILURE CHECKLIST
When ordering for repair, check the following items, fill in the sheet and send it to us. If there is any When ordering for repair, check the following items, fill in the sheet and send it to us. If there is any
uncertain items, contact your ship and give us correct information on the product. uncertain items, contact your ship and give us correct information on the product.
Ship name: Phone: Fax: Ship name: Phone: Fax:
Radar general model name: JMA-1521 Serial No.: Radar general model name: JMA-1521 Serial No.:

(1) Check the following items in the order of the number, and circle the applicable answer between (1) Check the following items in the order of the number, and circle the applicable answer between
YES or NO. YES or NO.
If the item cannot be determined as YES or NO, explain in detail in the item (15), Others. If the item cannot be determined as YES or NO, explain in detail in the item (15), Others.
(2) If any of the items (1) through (4) is marked as NO, check the fuse of the product. (2) If any of the items (1) through (4) is marked as NO, check the fuse of the product.
(3) Check the items (4) through (14) while the transmission (TX) is ON. (3) Check the items (4) through (14) while the transmission (TX) is ON.

* Functions mentioned in the items (13) through (14) may be optional. If the function is optional, answer is not necessary. * Functions mentioned in the items (13) through (14) may be optional. If the function is optional, answer is not necessary.

No. Check Item Result No. Check Item Result


(1) Power can be turned on. (The lamp on the operation panel is lit.) YES NO (1) Power can be turned on. (The lamp on the operation panel is lit.) YES NO
(2) A few minutes after powering-on, it will become stand-by status (TX Ready). YES NO (2) A few minutes after powering-on, it will become stand-by status (TX Ready). YES NO
(3) When powering-on (or TX ON), the CRT displays something (CRT is lit). YES NO (3) When powering-on (or TX ON), the CRT displays something (CRT is lit). YES NO
(4) The scanner unit rotates at the transmission (TX) ON. (Check the following items while transmission is ON.) YES NO (4) The scanner unit rotates at the transmission (TX) ON. (Check the following items while transmission is ON.) YES NO
(5) Tuning is enabled. (Check with the range of 6NM or more.) YES NO (5) Tuning is enabled. (Check with the range of 6NM or more.) YES NO
(6) Fixed marker is displayed. YES NO (6) Fixed marker is displayed. YES NO
(7) VRM is displayed. YES NO (7) VRM is displayed. YES NO
White noise is displayed while set at SEA, RAIN minimum, GAIN maximum, White noise is displayed while set at SEA, RAIN minimum, GAIN maximum,
(8) YES NO (8) YES NO
IR-OFF and range 24 NM. IR-OFF and range 24 NM.
(9) Target reflection echo is displayed. YES NO (9) Target reflection echo is displayed. YES NO
(10) Sensitivity of reflection echo is normal. YES NO (10) Sensitivity of reflection echo is normal. YES NO
(11) EBL is displayed. YES NO (11) EBL is displayed. YES NO
(12) Cursor mark moves. YES NO (12) Cursor mark moves. YES NO
*(13) GYRO course can be set and normally displayed. YES NO *(13) GYRO course can be set and normally displayed. YES NO
*(14) LOG speed can be normally displayed. YES NO *(14) LOG speed can be normally displayed. YES NO

(15) Others (Error message, etc.) (15) Others (Error message, etc.)

40 AFTER-SALES SERVICE 40 AFTER-SALES SERVICE


SECTION 7 SECTION 7
DISPOSAL DISPOSAL
7.1 EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL 7.1 EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL
Dispose of this equipment by following the ordinances or regulations of the Dispose of this equipment by following the ordinances or regulations of the
local authorities in charge of the disposal site. local authorities in charge of the disposal site.

7.2 DISPOSAL OF USED BATTERY 7.2 DISPOSAL OF USED BATTERY

CAUTION CAUTION
Before disposing of used lithium battery, insulate by affixing tape Before disposing of used lithium battery, insulate by affixing tape
to the positive and negative terminals or by other means. Other- to the positive and negative terminals or by other means. Other-
wise, short-circuiting may occur, resulting in heat generation, wise, short-circuiting may occur, resulting in heat generation,
bursting or ignition. bursting or ignition.

On this equipment, lithium battery is used for: On this equipment, lithium battery is used for:
BT1 in the CPU control circuit (PC1) (Sanyo electric CR2032-FT6-1.) BT1 in the CPU control circuit (PC1) (Sanyo electric CR2032-FT6-1.)

Do not keep used lithium batteries but dispose of them immediately after as Do not keep used lithium batteries but dispose of them immediately after as
non-combustible waste. non-combustible waste.
Before disposing of used lithium battery, insulate by affixing tape to the Before disposing of used lithium battery, insulate by affixing tape to the
positive and negative terminals or by other means. In the area where used positive and negative terminals or by other means. In the area where used
battery are separated from other waste, dispose of them by following the battery are separated from other waste, dispose of them by following the
local regulations. local regulations.
For detail, consult your local distributor, our sales office or your local gov- For detail, consult your local distributor, our sales office or your local gov-
ernment. ernment.

7.3 DISPOSAL OF USED MAGNETRON 7.3 DISPOSAL OF USED MAGNETRON


The scanner unit in this radar use a magnetron (NKE-1044A). The scanner unit in this radar use a magnetron (NKE-1044A).

After replacing it, return the used one to your local distributor or our sales After replacing it, return the used one to your local distributor or our sales
office. office.
For detail, ask your local distributor or our sales office. For detail, ask your local distributor or our sales office.
DISPOSAL 41 DISPOSAL 41
SECTION 8 SECTION 8
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
8.1 GENERAL 8.1 GENERAL
1. Maximum range: 24 NM 1. Maximum range: 24 NM
2. Minimum range: Less than 30 m on the 0.125 NM range 2. Minimum range: Less than 30 m on the 0.125 NM range
3. Range scales: Range Number of Range ring 3. Range scales: Range Number of Range ring
(NM) Rings Interval(NM) (NM) Rings Interval(NM)
0.125 2 0.0625 0.125 2 0.0625
0.25 2 0.125 0.25 2 0.125
0.5 2 0.25 0.5 2 0.25
0.75 3 0.25 0.75 3 0.25
1.5 6 0.25 1.5 6 0.25
3.0 6 0.5 3.0 6 0.5
6.0 6 1.0 6.0 6 1.0
12.0 6 2.0 12.0 6 2.0
24.0 6 4.0 24.0 6 4.0
4. Range discriminations: Less than 35 m 4. Range discriminations: Less than 35 m
5. Range ring accuracy: Better than 0.9% of maximum range 5. Range ring accuracy: Better than 0.9% of maximum range
of the scale in use, or 8 m, whichever is of the scale in use, or 8 m, whichever is
the greater. the greater.
6. Bearing accuracy: 1 degree 6. Bearing accuracy: 1 degree
7. Display device: (CRT: 7 640 480 dots) 7. Display device: (CRT: 7 640 480 dots)
8. Environmental conditions: 8. Environmental conditions:
Scanner unit Temperature 15 to 50 Scanner unit Temperature 15 to 50
Humidity Up to 95% at 35 Humidity Up to 95% at 35
Display unit Temperature 10 to 50 Display unit Temperature 10 to 50
Humidity Up to 95% at 35 Humidity Up to 95% at 35
9. Input power: 10.2 V to 42 V 9. Input power: 10.2 V to 42 V
10. Power consumption: Approx. 40 W 10. Power consumption: Approx. 40 W
11. AVR: Floating AVR system 11. AVR: Floating AVR system

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8.2 SCANNER UNIT 8.2 SCANNER UNIT
1. Dimensions: Diameter 450 mm 1. Dimensions: Diameter 450 mm
Height 227 mm Height 227 mm
2. Mass: Approx. 5.5 kg 2. Mass: Approx. 5.5 kg
3. Polarization: Horizontal 3. Polarization: Horizontal
4. Beam width: Horizontal 6nominal 4. Beam width: Horizontal 6nominal
Vertical 25 Vertical 25
5. Sidelobes: Less than 21 dB 5. Sidelobes: Less than 21 dB
6. Rotation: Approx. 24 rpm 6. Rotation: Approx. 24 rpm
7. Transmitter frequency: 9445 30 MHz 7. Transmitter frequency: 9445 30 MHz
8. Peak power output: 2 kW 8. Peak power output: 2 kW
9. Pulse length/PRF: 0.08 s/2250 Hz 9. Pulse length/PRF: 0.08 s/2250 Hz
(0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 NM) (0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 NM)
0.35 s/1500 Hz (1.5, 3, 6 NM) 0.35 s/1500 Hz (1.5, 3, 6 NM)
0.7 s/750 Hz (3, 6, 12, 24 NM) 0.7 s/750 Hz (3, 6, 12, 24 NM)
10. Duplexer: T-junction with diode Limiter 10. Duplexer: T-junction with diode Limiter
11. Mixer: MIC frontend 11. Mixer: MIC frontend
12. IF amplifier: Center frequency 60 MHz 12. IF amplifier: Center frequency 60 MHz
Bandwidth 3/10 MHz Bandwidth 3/10 MHz
13. Noise figure Less than 6 dB 13. Noise figure Less than 6 dB
14. Characteristic Semi-Log 14. Characteristic Semi-Log

8.3 DISPLAY UNIT 8.3 DISPLAY UNIT


1. Dimensions: Width 276 mm 1. Dimensions: Width 276 mm
Depth 250 mm Depth 250 mm
Height 204 mm Height 204 mm
2. Mass: Approx. 6 kg 2. Mass: Approx. 6 kg
3. Mounting: Table, Overhead or Flush mount 3. Mounting: Table, Overhead or Flush mount
4. Video: 8 levels quantitized 4. Video: 8 levels quantitized
5. Tuning: Auto/ Manual 5. Tuning: Auto/ Manual
6. Bearing scale: 360scale graduated at intervals of 1 6. Bearing scale: 360scale graduated at intervals of 1
7. VRM: 3 digit readout 7. VRM: 3 digit readout
8. EBL: 3 digit readout 8. EBL: 3 digit readout

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9. Alarm: Audible alarm with zone mark 9. Alarm: Audible alarm with zone mark
10. Off Center: 2/3 radius 10. Off Center: 2/3 radius
11. Planned TX: Rotation period 10, 20 or 30 scans 11. Planned TX: Rotation period 10, 20 or 30 scans
Repetition period 3, 5, 10, 15 min. Repetition period 3, 5, 10, 15 min.
12. Language: English, Spanish, Norwegian 12. Language: English, Spanish, Norwegian
13. Features: VRM(2), EBL(2), Cursor with LL, 13. Features: VRM(2), EBL(2), Cursor with LL,
Interference rejection, Target expansion, Interference rejection, Target expansion,
Target alarm, LL or TD readout, Waypoint Target alarm, LL or TD readout, Waypoint
with LL, Offset, Timed TX, Target Trail, with LL, Offset, Timed TX, Target Trail,
Auto tune, Man Overboard, floating EBL/ Auto tune, Man Overboard, floating EBL/
VRM VRM
14. External input: 14. External input:
NAV-AID NMEA0183 (RMA, RMB, RMC, GLL, NAV-AID NMEA0183 (RMA, RMB, RMC, GLL,
GTD, VTG, BWC sentence) GTD, VTG, BWC sentence)
Compass NMEA0183 (HDM, HDT, VHW or HSC Compass NMEA0183 (HDM, HDT, VHW or HSC
sentence) sentence)

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5-12mm
0.47"
141.42mm
5.57"

Water pulling-out hole


CABLE ACCESS
141.42mm
5.57"

FORWARD

145mm
5.7"

Fig.1 RADAR 2000 SCANNER UNIT (NKE-1044A) RADOME TEMPLATE

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