SYSTEM HANDBOOK

for the
MANTA RADAR SYSTEMS

PUBLICATION KH 2026
Issue 2 July 2003

Software Version 2.0x

ARPA 3 Software Version 4.x

RIU Software Version 1.0x
TIU Software Versiion 1.0x

KELVIN HUGHES
Kelvin Hughes Limited
New North Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex IG6 2UR, UK
Telephone: +44 20 8500 1020
Facsimile: +44 20 8559 8526
Telex: 896401
www.kelvinhughes.com
www.smiths-aerospace.com

Registered Office:765 Finchley Road, London NW11 8DS

Incorporated in England No. 1030135
A part of Smiths Aerospace - Marine Systems VAT No: GB 226 6019 770 1
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CONFORMITY STATEMENT

This system has been designed to comply with IMO regulations and IEC standards.

EQUIPMENT IMO REGULATION(S) IEC STANDARD(S)

Radar IMO A.477(XII) IEC 936.1988

MSC 64(67) Annex 4 IEC 60936-1
HSC Radar IMO A.820(19) IEC 60936-2
ARPA IMO A.422(XI) IEC 872-1987
IMO A. 823(19) IEC 60872-1
ATA MSC 64(67) Annex 4 IEC 60872-2
EPA MSC 64(67) Annex 4 IEC 60872-3

COPYRIGHT

Copyright Kelvin Hughes Ltd. 2002, 2003

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be

reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, translated or stored
in any form or by any means, without the written
permission of Kelvin Hughes Limited.

Technical details contained in this publication are subject to

change without notice.

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AMENDMENT RECORD

When an amendment is incorporated into this handbook, the details should be recorded below. If the equipment
has been modified, the modification number is shown on the Amendment instruction page.

No. Date Inserted Initials Mod No. Date Inserted Initials Mod
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CONTENTS

Preliminary Pages

Title Page
Conformity & Copyright Page
Amendment Record Page
Contents (this page)
Electric Shock Resuscitation
Warning Pages
Caution Page
Preface
List of Abbreviations
INTRODUCTION

OPERATING INFORMATION
CHAPTER 1 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CHAPTER 2 - RADAR PLOTTING AIDS - EPA
CHAPTER 3 - RADAR PLOTTING AIDS - ATA/ARPA
CHAPTER 4 - INTERPRETING THE DISPLAY & SART OPERATION

INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING

CHAPTER 1 - DISPLAY AND PROCESSOR UNIT - INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS
CHAPTER 2 - TRANSCEIVERS MKIV - INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS
CHAPTER 3 - TRANSCEIVERS MKV - INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS
CHAPTER 4 - TRANSCEIVERS MKVI - INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS
CHAPTER 5 - TRANSCEIVERS MKVII (S-Band) - INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS
CHAPTER 6 - TRANSCEIVERS MKVII (X-Band) - INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS
CHAPTER 7 - DISPLAY COMMISSIONING & DEFAULT SETTINGS

MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER 1 - DISPLAY AND PROCESSOR UNIT
CHAPTER 2 - MKIV TRANSMITTER/RECEIVERS & ANTENNA
CHAPTER 3 - MKV TRANSMITTER/RECEIVERS & ANTENNA
CHAPTER 4 - MKVI TRANSMITTER/RECEIVERS & ANTENNA
CHAPTER 5 - MKVII TRANSMITTER/RECEIVERS & ANTENNA (S-Band)
CHAPTER 6 - MKVII TRANSMITTER/RECEIVERS & ANTENNA (X-Band)

SYSTEM INFORMATION
CHAPTER 1 - SYSTEM OPTIONS
CHAPTER 2 - DUAL INTERSWITCH UNIT
CHAPTER 3 - TRANSMITTER INTERSWITCH UNIT
CHAPTER 4 - RADAR INTERSWITCH UNIT
CHAPTER 5 - ERGOPOD
CHAPTER 6 - UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY
CHAPTER 7 - REMOTE DISPLAY TRANSCEIVER
CHAPTER 8 - MANTA RADAR CONTROL PANEL

Record Pages

INSTALLATION RECORD
DEFAULT SETTINGS

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ELECTRIC SHOCK
RESUSCITATION
REMOVE OBVIOUS
1 SHOUT FOR HELP. SWITCH
OFF ELECTRICITY IF POSSIBLE.
2 REMOVE FROM DANGER. 3 OBSTRUCTION TO
BREATHING.
Do this immediately. If not possible, don't waste time Safeguard yourself when removing casualty from hazard. If casualty is not breathing start
searching for a switch. If casualty is still in contact with electricity, and the supply resuscitation at once.
cannot be isolated, stand on a dry non-conducting
material (rubber mat, wood, linoleum).
Use rubber gloves, dry clothing, length of dry rope or wood
to pull or push casualty away from the hazard.

PINCH THE NOSE IF CHEST DOES NOT RISE

LOOSEN NECKWARE COMMENCE VENTILATION RE-CHECK AIRWAY.
TILT HEAD BACKWARDS FOUR GOOD INFLATIONS REMOVE OBSTRUCTION
AND PUSH CHIN UPWARDS MOUTH TO MOUTH AND RE-INFLATE

CHECK PULSE

POSITION OF PULSE

PULSE PRESENT PULSE ABSENT

HEART HAS STOPPED BEATING

LAY ON BACK ON FIRM SURFACE
eg FLOOR
COMMENCE EXTERNAL CHEST
COMPRESSION AND CONTINUE
MOUTH-TO-MOUTH VENTILATION

ONE FIRST AIDER

15 Compressions of 80 per
minute followed by two
inflations

CONTINUE INFLATIONS
UNTIL RECOVERY OF
TWO FIRST AIDERS
NORMAL BREATHING
One conducts chest
compressions, without
pause at 60 per minute.
The other administers
mouth-to-mouth ventilation -
after each 5th compression

Check heart beat after first five

minutes and then after every three
mintutes. Continue external chest
compression and mouth-to-mouth
WHEN NORMAL BREATHING COMMENCES
ventilation until a normal pulse is
PLACE CASUALTY IN RECOVERY POSITION
felt and colour improves

CONTINUE INFLATIONS
UNTIL RECOVERY OF
NORMAL BREATHING

Keep casualty at rest. Remove on a stretcher.

Watch closely, particularly for difficulty in
breathing. Lightly cover with blankets or other
materials.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE OBTAINED ON / AT ...............................

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SAFETY WARNINGS

CD-0845

WARNING
THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT FITTED WITH SAFETY INTERLOCKS. LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT
WHEN THE UNITS ARE OPEN AND EXPOSED. BEFORE REMOVING ANY SUB-UNIT OR PCB, ALL
SUPPLIES MUST BE SWITCHED OFF.

WARNING
ENSURE THAT THE DISPLAY IS SWITCHED OFF PRIOR TO CLEANING THE SCREEN. OTHERWISE
STATIC BUILD-UP MAY PRODUCE ELECTRICAL DISCHARGES WHICH, IN EXTREME CASES, COULD
BE HAZARDOUS.

CD-0844

WARNING
THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS MATERIALS WHICH PRODUCE TOXIC FUMES WHEN BURNT.

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SAFETY WARNINGS

ANTENNA RADIATION HAZARD

INJURY CAN RESULT FROM EXPOSURE TO THE MAIN BEAM OF A RADAR ANTENNA AT A DISTANCE FROM
THE CENTRAL FRONT FACE, OF LESS THAN:

1.3m (X-Band) Antenna: 3.0 metres

1.8m (X-Band) Antenna: 2.3 metres
2.4m (X-Band) Antenna: 1.5 metres
2.9m (S-Band) Antenna: 1.1 metres
3.9m (S-Band) Antenna: 0.8 metres

WARNING
DO NOT OPEN ANY OF THE EQUIPMENT UNITS WHEN THE RADAR IS OPERATIONAL.

ANTENNA ROTATION
ANTENNA ROTATION CAN BE HALTED BY SWITCHING THE DISPLAY TO STANDBY OR OFF.

SERVICING
THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE SERVICED BY AUTHORISED AGENTS ONLY.

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SAFETY WARNINGS

Mains Voltage

All Kelvin Hughes equipment is supplied with Mains Voltage set for 220V, unless stated otherwise on
labels attached to the equipment.

S-Band Tuning

It may be necessary to re-tune the transmitter when changing the pulse length.

Picture Freeze

The rare event of Processor failure is indicated by non-operation of the trackerball, no update of screen data and
a frozen tune bar indicator. The radar picture may be updated, but plotting is not possible.

The display is to be switched OFF and ON again to reset the Processor.

WARNING

ARPA Failure

The ARPA computer is protected by a watchdog circuit, which monitors the ARPA for correct operation.

In the unlikely event of computer failure, the Operator observes vector footprints becoming detached from
targets. If this occurs, reset the computer, by pressing the Delete All Targets pushbutton twice.

If the ARPA fails while running, an ARPA FAILURE message is indicated. If the ARPA fails to start, a TESTING
ARPA message remains on the screen after the initial self-test period of 10 seconds.

The navigation systems and equipment supplied by Kelvin Hughes comply with the relevant
SOLAS regulations and are provided as aids to navigation and should be used in accordance
with the SOLAS regulations.

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CAUTION

HANDLING OF ELECTROSTATIC-SENSITIVE SEMICONDUCTOR

DEVICES

Certain semiconductor devices used in the equipment are liable to damage due to
static voltage. Observe the following precautions when handling these devices in their
unterminated state, or sub-units containing these devices:

Persons removing sub-units from an equipment containing these devices must be

earthed by a wrist strap and a resistor at the point provided on the equipment.

Soldering irons used during the repair operations must be low voltage types with
earthed tips and isolated from the mains voltage by a double insulated transformer.

Outer clothing worn must be unable to generate static charges.

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) fitted with these devices must be stored and
transported in anti-static bags.

Fit new devices in a special handling area.

For detailed information, refer to IEC Standard IEC 61340-5-1:1998 or other

equivalent standard.

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PREFACE

Manta is designed to be flexible and expandable making it ideal for use in Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS), as
well as for standalone Radar Systems and Electronic Chart Display Information Systems (ECDIS).

When used in standalone systems the Manta Display is dedicated for use as either a Radar Display or as an
ECDIS Display.

When used in Integrated Bridge Systems the Manta Display can be configured as a networked Multi-Functional
Display, which can be switched between different functions, e.g. Radar, ECDIS or Conning Display, depending on
the function required by the operator. This allows a single display to control a number of functions, although only
one function can be accessed at any time.

Manta is designed so that, when required, the displays can be controlled from an Ergopod.

The operation, installation and maintenance of Manta is covered in the following manuals:

KH2024 - System Manual for the Manta Networked Multi-Functional Display. This covers the operation,
installation and maintenance of the Manta display when used as a networked multi-functional display. The
content of this manual is limited to the functions specific to the networked multi-functional display, and
does not cover features common to the Radar and ECDIS Systems.

KH2026 - System Manual for the Manta Radar Systems. This covers operation, installation and
maintenance of the Manta Radar System, including the displays and radars. This provides all the
information required for standalone radar systems, and for the networked multi-functional display in radar
mode.

KH2027 - System Manual for the Manta ECDIS Displays. This covers operation, installation and
maintenance of the Manta ECDIS system. This provides all the information required for standalone ECDIS
systems, and for the networked multi-functional display in ECDIS mode.

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

ACQ Acquire RADAR Radio Detection And Ranging

ADS Adjust RAM Random Access Memory
AFC Automatic Frequency Control RATS Rate Aided Tracking System
ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid RCGA Radar Control Gate Array
AUD Audible RIU Radar Interswitch Unit
RM(R) Relative Motion, Relative Trails
BCR Bow Crossing Range RM(T) Relative Motion, True Trails
BCT Bow Crossing Time Rx Receiver
BRG Bearing
SATNAV SATellite NAVigation
CPA Closest Point of Approach SC/SC Scan to Scan (Correlation)
CSE Course SP Short Pulse
STC Swept Time Constant
DIU Dual Interswitch Unit
TCPA Time to Closest Point of Approach
EBL Electronic Bearing Line TIU Transceiver Interface Unit
ENH Enhanced TM(T) True Motion, True Trails
EPA Electronic Plotting Aid TTL Transistor Transistor Logic
EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Tx Transmitter
Memory
ERBL Electronic Range & Bearing Line VDU Video Display Unit
EXT External VRM Variable Range Marker

FTC Fast Time Constant

GPS Global Positioning System

HL Heading Line

IR Interference Rejection

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

LP Long Pulse

MINIM Minimum
MP Medium Pulse

NMEA National Maritime Electronics

Association

PCB Printed Circuit Board

PI Parallel Index
PM Performance Monitor
PPI Plan Position Indicator

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Contents

INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page

INTRODUCTION 1

OPERATION 1

DISPLAY TYPES AND PLOTTING AIDS 1

MAPPING 1

STRUCTURE OF THIS MANUAL 1

MANTA DISPLAYS - CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 2

Desk Top Display 2
Console Mounted and Flush Console Mounted Displays 2
DISPLAY FACILITIES 3
Range Scales 3
Screen Modes of Operation 3
Options (True Motion and Relative Motion with True Trails) 3
Offcentre 3
Heading Line 3
Variable Range Marker 3
Electronic Bearing Line 3
Signal Controls - Gain, Sea, Rain 3
Ownship and Plotting Parameters 3
Target Data 3
Parallel Index Lines 3
RADAR PLOTTING AIDS 4
Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) 4
Automatic Tracking Aid (ATA) 4
Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) 4
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS 4

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW 5
Manta Displays 5
Desk Top Display 5
Console Mounted and Flush Console Mounted Displays 5
Radar Processor Unit 6
Radar Transceivers/Antennas 6
Interface Units 7

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Contents

ILLUSTRATIONS
Page

Figure 1 - Desk Top Display 2

Figure 2 - Console Mounted Console Display 2

Figure 3 - Flush Console Mounted Display 2

Figure 4 - Single Display with single Upmast Transmitter/Receiver and Antenna. 12

Figure 5 - Single Display with Single Downmast Transmitter/Receiver and Antenna 12

Figure 6 - Two Displays interswitched (via RIU) with Two Upmast Transmitter/Receivers and Antenna 13

Figure 7 - Two Displays Interswitched (via a DIU) with a Single Transmitter/Receiver and Antenna 13

Figure 8 - Two Displays interswitched (via an RIU) with Two Upmast Transmitter/Receivers and Antenna 14

Figure 9 - Two Displays Interswitched (via a DIU) with Two Upmast Transmitter/Receivers and Antenna 14

Figure 10 - Manta Radar System Schematic Diagram 15

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
1 This section provides an introduction to the Manta
Radar Systems.
2 The Manta Radar systems can be configured to suit
customer requirements, according to the quantity and
types of display, transmitter/receiver and Interswitch unit
used. Typical configurations are shown in the Figures at the
end of this Introduction.
3 The comprehensive use of colour, provides an
optimum display of radar picture, selectable functions,
warnings, target information and Ownship navigation data.
4 The Manta series equipment is designed for use as
either a panel mounted Console or a Desk Mounted
Display with a separate Processor Unit.
OPERATION
5 Manta colour Radar Displays utilise a unique method
of operation. The entire operation of the radar (apart
from power ON/OFF switching) can be controlled by using
the trackerball and the three pushbutton keys located on a
specially designed and ergonomic control unit, featuring a
contoured hand rest.
6 The operation of the Manta range of radars is designed
to be simple and intuitive. A cursor is moved by the
trackerball inside and outside the radar circle. When the
cursor is moved to be within the confines of a Status Box
(located outside the radar circle) the box is automatically
highlighted; pop-down boxes provide abbreviated
pushbutton functionality. Simultaneously, function options
are displayed as a labelled diagrammatic view of the three
pushbuttons in the Pushbutton Selection Box. The
functions are accessed by pressing the appropriate
pushbutton. The Status Box changes to display the new
status and the cursor can then be moved back to the radar
circle or to another function box.
7 When the cursor is inside the radar circle, the three
buttons are used for plotting targets, positioning
markers and mapping graphics. A diagrammatic labelled
view of the pushbutton functionality is displayed in the
pushbutton selection box.
8 Where the operator requires discrete controls for Gain,
Sea, Rain, Range Up, Range Down, VRM, EBL,
Parallel Index and Vector mode functions, these can be
provided by the optional Radar Control Panel. This unit can
be mounted in Desk Mounted Displays, but is a separate unit
when Console Mounted Displays are used.
9 Detailed Operating Information is provided in
Operating Information, Chapter 1.
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DISPLAY TYPES AND PLOTTING AIDS
10 The Manta series of displays provide the following
operational facilities, with three types of radar plotting
aid:
(1) Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) - offering
manual and automatic acquisition and automatic
tracking. Relative Motion RM(R) and True Motion
TM(T) and Relative Motion RM(T) modes
incorporate True Motion and ARPA (Automatic
Radar Plotting Aid) facilities.
(2) Automatic Tracking Aid (ATA) - providing manual
acquisition and automatic tracking. Relative
Motion RM(R), True Motion TM(T) and Relative
Motion RM(T) modes incorporate True Motion
facilities and ATA (an Automatic Tracking Aid)
facilities.
(3) Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) System - for manual
plotting. Relative Motion RM(R), True Motion
TM(T) and Relative Motion RM(T) mode,
incorporate True Motion and Electronic Plotting
facilities.
11 Day/night operation is optimised by colour and
intensity selection.
12 Radar Plotting Aids are described in Operating
Information, Chapters 2 and 3.
MAPPING
13 The mapping facility has a capacity of 350kbytes used
in a flexible partition arrangement. Maps can be
ground stabilised in any mode using a reference target, or by
external position fixing systems (e.g. GPS).
14 The maps are stored on internal non-volatile Flash
memory.
STRUCTURE OF THIS MANUAL
15 This manual is divided into 5 sections, as follows:
(1) Introduction (this section).
(2) Operating Information, which describes operation
of the Manta Radar from the Radar Display, and
includes information on EPA, ATA, ARPA and
Automatic Identification Systems (AIS).
(3) Installation & Commissioning for the Manta
Display and Radar Processor Unit, and the
variants of Kelvin Hughes transceivers/antennas.
(4) Maintenance for the Manta Display and Radar
Processor Unit, and the variants of Kelvin Hughes
transceivers/antennas, including a brief functional
description of the each of the units.
(5) System Information on the various optional units
available with Manta radars, which enable a wide
variety of configurations to be provided.
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MANTA DISPLAYS - CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS
16 The Manta Radar Displays use flat screen technology
and are available in three sizes (17", 20" and 23"), with
the option of desk mounting, console mounting, or flush
console mounting.
17 The Desk Mounted Displays have the controls built in
to the display unit, whereas the Console Mounted
Displays are designed to be used in conjunction with a
Remote Trackerball (complete with three pushbuttons).
18 The Manta Radar Displays are designed to control the
Manta Radar Processor Unit and provide the controls
and indicators for the processor unit. The Manta processing
units can also be controlled from an Ergopod, if required.
Desk Top Display
19 The Desk Top Display comprises a plastic moulding,
which houses a flat screen LCD display and
trackerball. The Desktop Radar Display unit is shown in
Figure 1.
CURSOR OUTSIDE CIRCLE
CURSOR INSIDE CIRCLE
RADAR CIRCLE
SYS FAIL
PUSHBUTTONS
BRIGHTNESS + -
TRACKERBALL
SEL (SELECT)
RADAR CONTROL PANEL 0 I
ON/OFF SWITCH
(IF FITTED)
Figure 1 - Desk Top Display
20 The Desk Top Display has the following controls and
indicators:
(1) An ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of
the display housing. The switch is fitted flush with
the housing to prevent it from being operated
inadvertently.
(2) A SEL (Select) switch located on the front of the
display housing. this switch allows the operator to
select different system functions for viewing and
control. This switch is only applicable to
Integrated Bridge Systems using networked
displays and processors and is not used with
stand-alone Radar workstations. The switch is
fitted flush with the housing to prevent it from being
operated inadvertently.
(3) Brightness + and - controls are provided on the
front of the display, below the screen on the
left-hand side. These set the brightness of the
backlight of the display.
(4) A SYS FAIL indicator (red) with integral
pushbutton switch (later units only), lit when a fault
is detected in the processor. An audible alarm also
sounds. Pressing the pushbutton silences the
audible alarm, but the indicator remains lit until the
fault has cleared.
(5) A trackerball and its pushbuttons are mounted on
the bezel in front of the display. The optional radar
control panel is also fitted in front of the display.
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Console Mounted and Flush Console Mounted Displays
21 The Console Mounted Display comprises a plastic
bezel moulding, fitted around the flat screen display.
22 The Flush Mounted Console Display has a flat metal
bezel surround and is designed to fit flush with the
console.
23 The Console Radar Display is shown in Figure 2 and
the Flush Console Display in Figure 3.
CURSOR OUTSIDE CIRCLE
CURSOR INSIDE CIRCLE
RADAR CIRCLE
BRIGHTNESS + -
ON/OFF SWITCH (POWER)
SYS FAIL
(LATER VERSIONS)
ON/OFF SWITCH
(EARLY VERSIONS) CD-5338
Figure 2 - Console Mounted Console Display
CURSOR OUTSIDE CIRCLE
CURSOR INSIDE CIRCLE
RADAR CIRCLE
CD-5316
ON/OFF SWITCH (POWER)
SYS FAIL
BRIGHTNESS + -
CD-5991
Figure 3 - Flush Console Mounted Display
24 The Console and Flush Console Mounted Displays
have the following controls and indicators:
(1) Brightness + and - controls are provided on the
front of the display, below the screen on the
left-hand side. These set the brightness of the
backlight of the display.
(2) An ON/OFF switch located on the front of the unit
under the display. This is a push button switch
mounted flush with the bezel to prevent it from
being operated inadvertently. On earlier units this
switch is on the underside of the bezel on the front
left hand side of the display.
(3) A SYS FAIL indicator (red) with integral
pushbutton switch (later units only), lit when a fault
is detected in the processor. An audible alarm also
sounds. Pressing the pushbutton silences the
audible alarm, but the indicator remains lit until the
fault has cleared.
25 The Console and Flush Mounted Console Displays
require the use of a remote trackerball unit. The remote
trackerball unit comprises a large diameter trackerball and
three pushbuttons for control. Where discrete radar controls
are required, they also require the optional Radar Control
Panel, which is mounted separately in the console or as a
free standing unit.
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DISPLAY FACILITIES Variable Range Marker

26 For information on how to select any facility on the 33 The Variable Range Markers (VRM1 & VRM2) are
display, refer to Operating Information, Chapter 1. shown on the radar display as dashed rings (colour
coded; Green for VRM1 and Red for VRM2) and are
Range Scales available over the entire radar range. The VRMs ranges are
displayed by an alphanumeric readout in a box (colour
27 The PPI range scales are: 0.125nm, 0.25nm, 0.5nm, coded; Green for VRM1 and Red for VRM2), located in the
0.75nm, 1.5nm, 3nm, 6nm, 12nm, 24nm, 48nm and lower left-hand side of the screen.
96nm.
Electronic Bearing Line
Screen Modes of Operation
34 The Electronic Bearing Lines (EBL1 & EBL2) are
28 The following modes of operation and presentation are shown on the radar display as lines colour coded;
available for selection, depending on the type of (Green for EBL1 and Red for EBL2), emanating from
display installed: Ownship. The EBLs are True in North Up display mode and
Relative in Head Up mode. The bearings of the EBLs are
(1) Relative Motion, displayed by alphanumeric readout in a box (colour coded;
Relative Trails RM(R) Green for EBL1 and Red for EBL2), located beneath the
VRM box.
(2) True Motion, Motion
True Trails TM(T) Modes 35 The EBL can be off-centred with its origin set to the
cursor position. This enables measurement of the
(3) Relative Motion, bearing of a target from a point other than the Ownship.
True Trails RM(T)
(4) Head Up. Signal Controls - Gain, Sea, Rain
(5) North Up. Presentation
36 The Gain facility sets the basic threshold level of the
Modes radar video displayed on the screen. The Sea facility
(6) Course Up.
reduces sea clutter returns and features an "AUTO"
(automatic) option. The Rain facility reduces clutter from
Options (True Motion and Relative Motion with True rain, snow and hail precipitation.
Trails)
29 True Motion (True Trails), TM(T) is available - where Ownship and Plotting Parameters
Ownship moves across the screen at a velocity
equivalent to the Ownships speed and heading. 37 Ownship and Plotting parameters are displayed in a
box (located on the right-hand side of the screen)
30 Relative Motion (True Trails) mode offers relative which contains Gyro, Heading, Speed, Set & Drift Input,
motion, fixed centred or off-centred Ownships Vector, Trails, CPA and TCPA.
position, with true trails.
Target Data
Offcentre
38 Target data is displayed on demand, for any selected
31 The display can be offcentred by up to two thirds, on all tracked target, in a box located beneath the Ownship
range scales, except 96nm, which cannot be off and Plotting parameter data box.
centred.
Parallel Index Lines
Heading Line
39 Four colour-coded Parallel Index Lines are provided
32 The ships heading line and all other computer to enable the operator to navigate in difficult areas
generated graphics can be temporarily removed from (e.g. an estuary). Each line is independent.
the radar display, to present the operator with a clear radar
only picture.

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RADAR PLOTTING AIDS
Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA)
40 The Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) is a manual plotting
system equivalent to, but superior than, a reflection
plotter. Up to 20 targets can be plotted in all display modes.
EPA is fitted to all Relative and True Motion display systems.
41 The operator manually selects and enters target plots,
and at regular intervals updates the plots by entering
the new position of the targets.
42 Refer to Chapter 2 of the Operating Information
section for a full description of EPA facilities.
Automatic Tracking Aid (ATA)
43 The Automatic Tracking Aid (ATA) is based on the
ARPA system and offers 20 target capacity. Trial
manoeuvre, target history and automatic acquisition are
excluded from the ATA facility. ATA performance is fully
compliant with IMO requirements.
44 The ATA utilises a computer which employs advanced
processing techniques to track targets automatically.
45 Refer to Chapter 3 of the Operating Information
section for a full description of ATA facilities.
Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
46 The Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) facility
complies with and exceeds the IMO requirements for
an Automatic Radar Plotting aid. Up to 50 targets can be
acquired (automatically or manually) and tracked.
47 T he ARPA includes Simulations and T rial
Manoeuvres.
48 Refer to Chapter 3 of the Operating Information
section for a full description of ARPA facilities.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
49 The Manta System can be configured in a number of
different ways. Typical examples are shown in the
figures at the end of this Introduction.
50 The control and status interface between the Displays
and the Transceivers is either via a parallel
connection, using 38-core cable, or via a CAN bus interface,
using 12-core composite cable. The MkIV, MkV and MkVI
transceivers can only use the parallel interface, whereas the
MkVII transceivers can use either parallel or CAN bus
interfaces, depending on system requirements.
51 Note that the Radar Interswitch Unit (RIU) can only use
the CAN bus interface, with an option of a parallel to
CAN bus adaptor on a limited number of transceiver
interfaces only. If a Radar Interswitch Unit is used with
additional non-MkVII transceivers, a Transmitter Interface
Unit (TIU) is required for each of the other non-MkVII
transceivers to convert the signals between parallel and
CAN bus formats.
52 Note that all the examples, with one exception, show
the Desk Mounted Display. However the Desk,
Console or Flush Console Mounted Display can be used with
any configuration.
53 The typical configurations shown are as follows:
(1) A single Desk Top Display and a dedicated
Upmast Transmitter/Receiver and Antenna, with a
parallel interface.
(2) A single Console Mounted Display, with Remote
Trackerball, and a dedicated Downmast
Transmitter/Receiver and Antenna, with a CAN
bus interface.
(3) Two Desk Top Displays Interswitched via a Radar
Interswitch Unit ( RIU) to two Upmast
Transmitter/Receivers and Antennas, with
parallel interfaces.
(4) Two Desk Top Displays interswitched via a Dual
Interswitch Unit (DIU) to one Transmitter/Receiver
and Antenna, with a parallel interface.
(5) Two Desk Top Displays interswitched via a Radar
Interswitch Unit ( RIU) to two Upmast
Transmitter/Receivers and Antennas, one with
the internal CAN bus to parallel adaptor, and one
with a Transmitter Interface Unit.
(6) Two Desk Top Displays interswitched via a Dual
Interswitch Unit ( DIU) to two Upmast
Transmitter/Receivers and Antennas, with
parallel interfaces.
54 The Manta Radar System can be supplied with an
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), which uses
internal batteries to maintain power to the Radar System in
the event of mains failure. Information on the UPS is
provided in Chapter 6 of the System Information section.

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
55 The basic Manta Radar consists of a Manta Display
and associated Radar Processor Unit, together with
Radar Transceivers/Antennas and Interface Units as
required. A typical schematic is shown in Figure 10. This
shows one Display/Processor Unit and one
Transceiver/Antenna with an interface unit, with the option to
connect t o other transceivers/antennas and
display/processor units via the interface unit.
56 Depending on the system configuration, single phase
mains power for the Transceiver/Antenna may be
supplied from the Processor Unit, or directly from the ships
mains supply. Where a Transceiver/Antenna requires 3
phase supplies, these are supplied directly from ships
mains.
57 An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) may be used
on the single phase mains supplies to maintain power
to the Display/Processor Unit and Transceiver/Antenna in
the event of a loss of ships mains. Note that the batteries in
the UPS will only maintain supplies for a limited period.
Manta Displays
58 The basic Manta Radar display options are as follows:
FSD-A7 17-inch Manta 1700 Desk Top Radar
FSD-A9 17-inch Manta 1700 Console Mounted
ECDIS/Radar Display
FSD-A9-ABAA 17-inch Manta 1700 Flush Console
Mounted ECDIS/Radar Display
FSD-A1 20-inch Manta 2000 Desk Top Radar
FSD-A3 20-inch Manta 2000 Console Mounted
ECDIS/Radar Display
FSD-A3-ABAA 20-inch Manta 2000 Flush Console
Mounted ECDIS/Radar Display
FSD-A4 23-inch Manta 2300 Desk Top Radar
FSD-A6 23-inch Manta 2300 Console Mounted
ECDIS/Radar Display
FSD-A6-ABAA 23-inch Manta 2300 Flush Console
Mounted ECDIS/Radar Display
59 The Manta Radar Displays are designed to be
connected to the Radar Processor Unit.
60 The Manta display is a Thin Film Transistor (TFT) flat
screen display with associated interface and control
circuitry. The Manta display may contain an integral
trackerball (desk top mounted) or a remote trackerball
(console and flush console mounted). The interfaces to the
Radar Processor Unit are:
(1) Mains power supplies from the processor to the
display.
(2) An ON/OFF control to the processor.
(3) Video from the processor to the display.
(4) An audio signal from the processor to the display
to drive the loudspeaker.
(5) A PS2 interface for the trackerball and
pushbuttons.
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61 The cable used for the PS2 interface must generally be
less than 3 metres long, in order to meet the
specification for the interface. In systems where it is
necessary to separate the display and processor by greater
than 3 metres, the optional Remote Display Transceiver may
be installed at both ends of the link. This unit converts the
PS2 link to and from RS485 format thus allowing a greater
separation of the display and associated processor unit. The
Remote Display Transceiver, if fitted, is usually located
within the Radar Processor Unit and the Desk Top Display,
but is mounted remotely from the Console Mounted and
Flush Console Mounted Displays and is connected to the
remote trackerball.
62 When fitted, the optional Radar Control Panel is either
located in the Desk Top Display or separately console
mounted as a remote unit for the Console and Flush Console
Mounted Displays. A further option allows the Radar Control
Unit to be hand held with a flying lead connection to the
console. When used the Radar Control Panel is connected
to the Radar Processor Unit via an RS232 link.
63 When the Radar Control Panel is used the trackerball
can be connected to the PS2 port on the Radar Control
Panel, which then combines the signals to and from the
trackerball with the local control signals to provide a single
RS232 connection to the Radar Processor Unit. There is
then no PS2 connection between the display and the
processor unit. Therefore, when the display and processor
unit are more than 3 metres apart there is no need for a
Remote Display Transceiver if the Radar Control Panel is
fitted, as the interface is via an RS232 link.
Desk Top Display
64 The Desk Top Display comprises a plastic moulding,
which houses a flat screen LCD display, trackerball
and tactile feel compact keyboard. The external electrical
interface is accessible from the back of the display via a
detachable rear cover. The terminations for the insulation
cables are located at the bottom of the LCD flat panel
assembly. The cables are EMC clamped at the cable
entrance of the display housing.
65 The Display Units utilise a daylight/dimmable colour
high definition LCD Flat Screen display mounted in
landscape orientation. The display is designed for daylight
and night viewing by means of a dimmable backlight.
Console Mounted and Flush Console Mounted Displays
66 The Console Mounted Display comprises a plastic
bezel moulding, fitted around the flat screen display.
The bezel is hinged at the bottom to allow the display to be
tilted forward enabling front access for maintenance
purposes. The display can also lift off its hinges, if required.
67 The Flush Mounted Console Display has a flat metal
bezel surround and is designed to fit flush with the
console. It is not hinged and has to be unscrewed from the
console for maintenance purposes.
68 The Console and Flush Console Mounted Displays
utilise a daylight/dimmable colour high definition LCD
Flat Screen display mounted in the landscape position. The
display is designed for daylight and night viewing by means
of a dimmable backlight.
69 The terminations for the insulation cables are located
at the bottom of the LCD flat panel assembly.
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Radar Processor Unit
70 Three basic versions of Radar Processor Unit are
available:
(1) Radar Processor Unit with Automatic Radar
Plotting Aid (ARPA) NNR-A59
(2) Radar Processor Unit with Automatic Tracking Aid
(ATA) NNR-A60
(3) Radar Processor Unit with Electronic Plotting Aid
(EPA) NNR-A61
NOTE:
When optional items are fitted into the Processor Unit, the
identity will be given a suffix to identify the additional items
fitted.
71 The Radar Processor Unit controls the designated
master radar transceiver/antenna and receives status
signals from the transceiver. It processes the video from the
transceiver for application to the display in VGA format. For
slave displays, the status of the transceiver may be sent to
the display, but the transceiver/antenna control lines are
disabled.
72 The master transceiver/antenna can be controlled by
one of the following types of interface:
(1) An parallel link, using discrete connections for
each of the control and status lines.
(2) A CAN bus link, where all the control and status
signals with the exception of sync, azimuth and
heading line from the transceiver are multiplexed
onto a single CAN bus.
73 The Radar Processor Unit provides the interface to
external equipment. The following standard interfaces
are provided:
(1) Analogue gyro compass input.
(2) Analogue speed log input.
(3) Four configurable NMEA serial interfaces are
provided. These are opto-isolated from the
internal circuitry of the Radar Processor Unit. All
four interfaces can be configured for RS232
operation, serial input 4 can also be configured for
RS422 operation. GPS is normally input on one of
the serial ports.
NOTE:
Serial port 3 is configured to output diagnostic data and
therefore this port should be used for receive signals only.
The other three ports can be used with bi-directional serial
data.
(4) Relay isolated outputs are provided for visual,
audible and fail alarms.
(5) RS232 link to external Trackerball/Ergopod. This
link is receive only from the Trackerball/Ergopod.
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Radar Transceivers/Antennas
74 The following types of Kelvin Hughes Radar
Transceivers/Antennas can be used with Manta:
(1) MkIV, which is available in an Upmast 25 kW
X-Band configuration, with low speed antenna
only. This transceiver/antenna requires single
phase mains only.
(2) MkV, which is available in an Upmast 10 kW
X-Band configuration with low or high speed
antennas. This transceiver/antenna requires DC
power only. For the low speed antenna this is
normally supplied from the processor unit, for the
high speed antenna it is supplied from a separate
power supply unit.
(3) MkVI, which is available in an Upmast 30 kW
S-Band configuration with low or high speed
antennas. This transceiver/antenna requires 3
phase mains supplies, which are supplied by a soft
start unit. The soft start unit ensures that
excessive torque is not applied to the antenna at
start up.
(4) MkVII S-Band, which is available in a Downmast
30 kW configuration with low or high speed
antennas. This transceiver/antenna requires
single phase and 3 phase mains. The single
phase mains is used to drive the transceiver and
the 3 phase mains is used to drive the antenna
turning mechanism. The 3 phase mains is
supplied via a soft start unit, which ensures that
excessive torque is not applied to the antenna at
start up.
(5) MkVII X-Band, which is available in a Downmast
25 kW configuration with low or high speed
antennas. This transceiver/antenna requires
single phase mains only. The transceiver provides
the DC supplies for the turning mechanism.
NOTE:
Low speed antennas normally rotate at 25 rpm and high
speed antennas at 40 rpm.
75 T he Kelvin Hughes MkIV, M kV and MkVI
transceivers/antennas can only be interfaced to the
Radar Processor Unit via the parallel control lines. They do
not have the CAN bus interface fitted.
76 The Kelvin Hughes MkVII transceiver/antenna can be
interfaced to the Radar Processor Unit either by the
parallel control lines or by the CAN bus link. Normally, the
CAN bus interface is used as it reduces the amount of wiring
required.
77 If the Radar Interswitch Unit (RIU) is used to interface
the Radar Processor Unit to the transceivers/antennas
the interconnections to the RIU must be via CAN bus
interfaces. W hen the M kIV, MkV and MkVI
transceivers/antennas are used with the RIU an Interface
PCB is required to convert the control and status signals
between parallel format and CAN bus format. This Interface
PCB may be located in the RIU or may be in a separate
Transmitter Interface Unit (TIU).
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Interface Units
78 The interface units are fully described in the System 80 The following are provided to allow the Manta to
Information section. interface to a wide variety of equipment:
79 The following main Interface Units are used with (1) 3-phase transformer, allowing Manta to be used
Manta: with 440 V 3-phase supplies.
(1) Dual Interswitch Unit (DIU), which provides a (2) Low ratio compass kit, allowing Manta to interface
means of interconnecting any two displays with with synchro compasses with ratios between 1:1
any two transceivers, and providing control and 128:1.
facilities to enable either display to control either
transceiver. (3) Master/slave kit, allowing Manta to interface two
transceivers, one as allocated as master to the
(2) Radar Interswitch Unit (RIU), which provides an display and the other as slave to the display.
interface between up to 6 displays and 6
transceivers/antennas. Displays 5 and 6 can be (4) Slave Synchro PCB used where the slave radar
configured to provide radar signals to any slave provides a synchro or resolver azimuth output.
display or to a Kelvin Hughes ECDIS. The RIU The PCB converts the signal into azimuth pulses
uses the CAN bus interface only, so where the and produces a heading line pulse for the display.
transceiver/antenna requires an parallel interface, (5) Divide by 4 PCB, allowing Manta to interface to
either an internally mounted Interface PCB is non-Kelvin Hughes transceivers with an azimuth
required, or the transceiver must be interfaced to ratio of 1024:1, and no separate heading line
the RIU via the Transmitter Interface Unit. pulse.
(3) Transmitter Interface Unit (TIU), which provides (6) Buffer amplifiers to amplify the video and sync
an interface t o M kIV, MkV and MkVI signals when long cable runs are used between
transceivers/antennas and large interswitched the display and transceiver.
systems. The TIU converts parallel control and
status signals from the transceiver to CAN bus
format for the RIU and Radar Processor Unit.
(4) Ergopod, allowing control of the radar to be
undertaken remotely.
(5) Uninterruptible Power Supply, which maintains
the power to up to one display and one
transceiver/antenna in the event of short term
ships mains failure.
(6) Remote Display Transceiver, used where the
Display and Processor Unit are more than 3
metres apart.
(7) Manta Radar Control Panel, which can be used
instead of the trackerball and pushbuttons, when
required for operational reasons.

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DISPLAY SYSTEM SPECIFICATION

The following table contains a Summary of Data for all Manta Displays

Manta 1700 Manta 2000 Manta 2300

Display 17-inch TFT LCD Colour Flat Panel *

20-inch TFT LCD Colour Flat Panel *

23-inch TFT LCD Colour Flat Panel *

PPI minimum diameter - 250 mm *

PPI minimum diameter - 295 mm *

PPI minimum diameter - 340 mm *

Zoned operational data/control fields. * * *

Active picture size: 1280x1024 pixels. * *

Active picture size: 1365x1024 pixels. *

Operational controls facilitated by use of a * * *

trackerball and three pushbuttons.
Optional Radar Control Panel. * * *

Day/Night operation optimised by colour * * *

selection.
Video Processing Re-timed processed multi-level video.
Multi-plane recycled raster memory. * * *
Manual/Auto selectable STC, interference
rejection, target enhancement and scan
correlation.
Target Trails Relative and True Target Trails
variable 0.75, 1.5, 3 and then 3 minute steps * * *
to 99 minutes.
Range Range Range Pulse
Scales/Rings and Scale Rings Length
Pulse Lengths (Nautical Miles) (Nautical Miles) (PL Option) * * *

0.125 0.025 Short

0.25 0.05 Short
0.5 0.1 Short
0.75 0.25 Short (medium)
1.5 0.25 Short (medium)
3.0 0.5 Medium
(long/short)
6.0 1 Medium
(long/short)
12.0 2 Medium
(long/short)
24.0 4 Medium
(long/short)
48.0 8 Long (medium)
96.0 16 Long

Motion Modes Relative Motion RM(R), True Motion TM(T) * * *

and Relative Motion RM(T),

Presentation Head Up / North Up/ Course Up. * * *

Modes

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Manta 1700 Manta 2000 Manta 2300

Gyro Input All types stepper, synchro, M type with * * *
90:1, 180:1 and 360:1 ratios.
IEC 1162-2 High Speed Serial Gyro * * *
Interface.

Primary Single Axis 100, 200, 400, Pulses/nm, * * *

Speed Input
Manual, VHW
Secondary Fixed Track Target
Speed Input * * *
VTG from GPS
VBW from Doppler Log.
Drift Input Manual: 0-99.9kts, derived from VTG, VBW, * * *
ref target

Range Data Minimum Range: Better than 30m on 10m2 target with * * *
short pulse, 4.5m aerial height and 4.5m waveguide.

Range
Discrimination: Better than 30m on 0.75 scale * * *
Range Ring
Accuracy: 1% of range scale in use or 10m,
whichever is greater. * * *

Lat/Lon Readout of Ownships lat/lon and cursor

* * *
range/bearing and lat/lon.

Range Variable Range

Markers (1 & 2): VRMs 1 & 2 variable from 0.01 to 96nm * * *
displayed on screen.

Bearing Data Bearing Scale: Electronically generated 1, 5, and * * *

10 from 0 - 359.9.
Electronic Bearing
Lines (EBL1& 2): (EBLs) Variable in 0.1 increments. * * *
Accuracy 0.5. Centred or Offcentred.

Parallel Index: Four Navigation Lines. * * *

Mapping Facilities 350Kbytes internal memory * * *

4 user options of line and 16 symbol types. * * *

5 Map colours * * *

True Map positioning facility, via position * * *

fixing input from GPS.

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Manta 1700 Manta 2000 Manta 2300

Power Supplies 110V nominal, 220V nominal (50-60Hz) - * * *
Single Phase.

115/380/440V 3 phase with optional * *

*
transformer.

Power corruption protected default * * *

parameters.
Interfacing Standard: 4 x NMEA Input (RS422/RS232) * * *
1 x NMEA Output RS422 * * *
3 x NMEA Output RS232 * * *
Serial Trackerball Input * * *
PS/2 Trackerball Input * * *
Optional: Radar Control Panel
* * *
Inputs NMEA 0183/IEC 61162-1 E2: * * *
DPT (depth) * * *
GGA, GLL (position) * * *
RNN, RTE (route) * * *
VHW (water speed) * * *
HDT (heading) * * *
RNN, RTE (route) * * *
VHW (water speed) * * *
VBW (ground/water speed) * * *
VTG (ground speed/heading) * * *
WPL (waypoints) * * *
ZDA, ZZU (UTC) * * *

Outputs: OSD (Ownship data) * * *

TTM (Target data) * * *
RSD (Radar System data) * * *

Standard Azimuth Interface, 90:1, 180:1,

10V - 150V amplitude or 4096 TTL. * * *

Remote Monitor up to 20m separation (daisy * * *

chain).
Transceiver - Full operation with Mk
IV/V/VI/VII transceivers 5/10/25/30kW, X * * *
and S band.
Display / Transceiver Separation - Up to 60
metres standard. * * *

Power Supply - Capable of providing power

* * *
for 5kW/10kW upmast transceivers and
aerials.
VDR Video Output * * *

Mechanical Construction: Aluminium fabricated sheet metal. * * *

Mounting: Desk Top Mount * * *
Console Mount * * *
Flush Console Mount * * *
Viewing Angle: 34 degrees to vertical * *
80 degrees (typical) to vertical and
horizontal. *

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Manta 1700 Manta 2000 Manta 2300

Orientation: Landscape * * *

Display Size: Height: 408 mm (17-inch) *

(desktop) 457 mm (20-inch) *
480 mm (23-inch) *
Width: 514 mm (17-inch) *
538 mm (20-inch) *
615 mm (23-inch) *
Depth: 606 mm (17-inch) *
608 mm (20-inch) *
615 mm (23-inch) *

Display Size: Height: 425 mm (17-inch) *

(console) 475 mm (20-inch) *
520 mm (23-inch) *
Width: 485 mm (17-inch) *
542 mm (20-inch) *
615 mm (23-inch) *
Depth: 123 mm (17-inch) *
123 mm (20-inch) *
123 mm (23-inch) *
Display Size Height: TBA (17-inch) *
(flush console) TBA (20-inch) *
TBA (23-inch) *
Width: TBA (17-inch) *
TBA (20-inch) *
TBA (23-inch) *
Depth: TBA (17-inch) *
TBA (20-inch) *
TBA (23-inch) *

Configuration: Display Unit with Separate Processor * *

*

Cooling: Fan re-circulated cooling. * * *

Electrostatic
Damage: Provision for wrist strap point. * * *

Environmental: To IEC 945-3

Ergonomic design to ISO * * *
recommendations

Paint Colour: Console: Fern Blue RAL colour 5023 * * *

Desktop: Bezel - Fern Blue RAL colour
5023, Body- Slate Grey RAL 7015,
with durable finish.

Cables: Individually clamped at entry.

Cable entries to allow for rear or bottom * * *
entry

Provision for earthing bolt * * *

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X BAND ANTENNA
KELVIN HUGHES

UPMAST Tx
Tx MONITOR

SIGNAL AND POWER CABLE (38 CORE)

LOG RADAR
GYRO PROCESSOR
DGPS UNIT PS2
POWER 110/220V AC SOUND
VIDEO MANTAY
POWER DISPLA

ES
GH
HU
IN
LV
KE

0 I

CD-5343

Figure 4 - Single Display with single Upmast Transmitter/Receiver and Antenna.

X BAND ANTENNA
KELVIN HUGHES

TURNING MECH
Tx MONITOR

SIGNAL & WAVEGUIDE

POWER CABLE
(12 CORE)

25kW
X BAND
TRANSMITTER

POWER 110/220V AC

12-CORE COMPOSITE CABLE

(SIGNAL & POWER)
REMOTE
TRACKERBALL

PS2

LOG RADAR SEHGUH NIVLEK

GYRO PROCESSOR
DGPS UNIT
POWER 110/220V AC SOUND
VIDEO MANTAY
POWER DISPLA

CD-5344

Figure 5 - Single Display with Single Downmast Transmitter/Receiver and Antenna

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S BAND ANTENNA
X BAND ANTENNA
KELVIN HUGHES
KELVIN HUGHES

25kW UPMAST Tx/Rx UPMAST Tx/Rx

Tx MONITOR
Tx MONITOR

110/220V MAINS

POWER & SIGNAL CABLE

AERIAL POWER CABLE

(38 CORE)
(3 CORE)
38-CORE CABLE (SIGNAL & POWER) 38-CORE CABLE (SIGNAL & POWER)
SOFT
RADAR START
INTERSWITCH UNIT
POWER 110/220V (2 CORE)
UNIT

3 PHASE MAINS (3 CORE)

12-CORE 12-CORE
COMPOSITE CABLE COMPOSITE CABLE
(SIGNAL & POWER) (SIGNAL & POWER)
RADAR RADAR
PROCESSOR PROCESSOR
PS2 UNIT LOG LOG UNIT PS2
SOUND GYRO GYRO SOUND
MANTAY VIDEO DGPS DGPS VIDEO MANTAY
DISPLA POWER POWER 220V AC POWER 220V AC POWER DISPLA

ES ES
GH GH
HU HU
IN IN
LV LV
KE KE

0 I 0 I

CD-5340

Figure 6 - Two Displays interswitched (via RIU) with Two Upmast Transmitter/Receivers and Antenna

X BAND ANTENNA
KELVIN HUGHES

10kW X BAND TRANSCEIVER

OPTIONAL Tx MONITOR
SIGNAL & POWER CABLE
(38 CORE)

DUAL SYSTEM
INTERSWITCH
UNIT

SIGNAL CABLE SIGNAL CABLE

POWER CABLE POWER CABLE

RADAR RADAR
PROCESSOR PROCESSOR
PS2 UNIT LOG LOG UNIT PS2
SOUND GYRO GYRO SOUND
MANTAY VIDEO DGPS DGPS VIDEO MANTAY
DISPLA POWER POWER 220V AC POWER 220V AC POWER DISPLA

ES ES
GH GH
HU HU
IN IN
LV LV
KE KE

0 I 0 I

CD-5341

Figure 7 - Two Displays Interswitched (via a DIU) with a Single Transmitter/Receiver and Antenna

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S BAND HIGH SPEED ANTENNA

X BAND HIGH SPEED ANTENNA KELVIN HUGHES
KELVIN HUGHES

HSC 10kW UPMAST Tx/Rx

TX MONITOR HSC 30kW UPMAST Tx/Rx

Tx MONITOR

38-CORE CABLE

POWER & SIGNAL CABLE

AERIAL POWER CABLE
TRANSMITTER
INTERFACE
UNIT

(38 CORE)
AERIAL POWER 220/440V AC
POWER 110/220V AC 12-CORE COMPOSITE CABLE 3 PHASE CABLE SOFT
(SIGNAL & POWER) START
RADAR POWER CABLE
INTERSWITCH UNIT
UNIT SIGNAL CABLE (38 CORE)

12-CORE 12-CORE
COMPOSITE CABLE COMPOSITE CABLE
(SIGNAL & POWER) (SIGNAL & POWER)
RADAR RADAR
PROCESSOR PROCESSOR
PS2 UNIT LOG LOG UNIT PS2
SOUND GYRO GYRO SOUND
MANTAY VIDEO DGPS DGPS VIDEO MANTAY
DISPLA POWER POWER 220V AC POWER 220V AC POWER DISPLA

ES ES
GH GH
HU HU
VIN VIN
KEL KEL

0 I 0 I

CD-5342

Figure 8 - Two Displays interswitched (via an RIU) with Two Upmast Transmitter/Receivers and Antenna

S BAND HIGH SPEED ANTENNA

X BAND HIGH SPEED ANTENNA KELVIN HUGHES
KELVIN HUGHES

HSC 10kW UPMAST Tx/Rx

TX MONITOR HSC 30kW UPMAST Tx/Rx

Tx MONITOR
SIGNAL & POWER CABLE
AERIAL POWER CABLE

(38 CORE)

AERIAL POWER 220/440V AC

POWER & SIGNAL CABLE (38 CORE) 3 PHASE CABLE
SOFT
DUAL SYSTEM POWER CABLE START
INTERSWITCH UNIT
POWER CABLE SIGNAL & POWER CABLE (38 CORE)
UNIT

40V MOTOR SIGNAL CABLE

POWER UNIT
(CZZ-A22)

SIGNAL CABLE SIGNAL CABLE

POWER CABLE POWER CABLE

RADAR RADAR
PROCESSOR PROCESSOR
PS2 UNIT LOG LOG UNIT PS2
SOUND GYRO GYRO SOUND
MANTA VIDEO DGPS DGPS VIDEO MANTA
DISPLAY POWER POWER 220V AC POWER 220V AC POWER DISPLAY

ES ES
GH GH
HU HU
IN IN
LV LV
KE KE

0 I 0 I

CD-5339

Figure 9 - Two Displays Interswitched (via a DIU) with Two Upmast Transmitter/Receivers and Antenna

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PARALLEL/
CAN BUS CONTROL
ANTENNA
AZIMUTH/HEADING LINE
TO OTHER
VIDEO DISPLAYS/PROCESSORS

PARALLEL/ SYNC
CAN BUS CONTROL

AZIMUTH/HEADING LINE
RADAR
TRANSCEIVER VIDEO

SYNC INTERFACE UNITS

(IF REQUIRED)
POWER SHIPS MAINS/ PARALLEL/
PROCESSOR UNIT CAN BUS CONTROL

AZIMUTH/HEADING LINE
PARALLEL/
CAN BUS CONTROL VIDEO

FROM OTHER AZIMUTH/HEADING LINE SYNC

TRANSCEIVERS/
ANTENNAS VIDEO

SYNC
RADAR
PROCESSOR UNIT
NNR-A59/A60/A61

SERIAL/ANALOGUE ANALOGUE GYRO INPUT

INPUTS/OUTPUTS ANALOGUE LOG INPUT
FROM EXTERNAL SERIAL INPUTS/OUTPUTS (4 OFF)
EQUIPMENT

RS232
TRACKERBALL/ERGOPOD
MAINS
SHIP'S MAINS
VISUAL/AUDIBLE/FAIL ALARMS
ALARMS (RELAY ISOLATED)

PS2

REMOTE DISPLAY
TRANSCEIVER
(OPTIONAL)

RS485

REMOTE DISPLAY
TRANSCEIVER
(OPTIONAL)

PROCESSOR ON/OFF AUDIO PS2 RS232 VIDEO POWER

ON/OFF TRACKER- RADAR CONTROL

SWITCH SPEAKER BALL PANEL (OPTIONAL)

MANTA FLAT PANEL

DISPLAY

NOTE: REMOTE DISPLAY TRANSCEIVERS REQUIRED WHEN CABLE LENGTH FROM

RADAR PROCESSOR UNIT TO MANTA FLAT PANEL DISPLAY EXCEEDS 3 METRES.

CD-6023

Figure 10 - Manta Radar System Schematic Diagram

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Index

Introduction Index

A R
ARPA 4 Radar Plotting Aids 4

ATA 4 Rain 3

Automatic Radar Plotting Aid 4 Range 8

Automatic Tracking Aid (ATA) 4 Range Scales/Rings and Pulse Lengths 8

D Range Scales 3

DISPLAY FACILITIES 3 Relative Motion (True Trails) 3

Display System Specification 8 Relative Motion RM(R) 1

Display Types 1 Relative Motion RM(T) 1

E S
EBL 3 Screen Modes of Operation 3

Electronic Bearing Line 3 Sea 3

Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) 4 Signal Controls - Gain, Sea, Rain 3

G Speed Input 9

Gain 3 System Configurations 4

Gyro Input 9 T
H Target Data 3

Heading Line 3 Target Trails 8

M True Motion (True Trails) 3

Mapping 1 True Motion TM(T) 1

O V
Offcentre 3 Variable Range Marker 3
Operation 1 Video Processing 8
OPTIONS 4

Options (True Motion and Relative Motion with True Trails)

3

Ownship and Plotting Parameters 3

P
Parallel Index Lines 3

PLOTTING AIDS 1

Plotting Parameters 3

Presentation Modes 8

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INSTALLATION RECORD
TO BE COMPLETED ON INSTALLATION

NAME OF VESSEL: ..................................................................................

DISPLAY TYPE (1) : Manta ................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

DISPLAY TYPE (2) : Manta ................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

DISPLAY TYPE (3) : Manta ................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

DISPLAY TYPE (4) : Manta ................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

DISPLAY TYPE (5) : Manta ................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

DISPLAY TYPE (6) : Manta ................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

ANTENNA TYPE (1) : ............................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

ANTENNA TYPE (2) : ............................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

ANTENNA TYPE (3) : ............................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

ANTENNA TYPE (4) : ............................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

ANTENNA TYPE (5) : ............................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

ANTENNA TYPE (6) : ............................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

TX TYPE (1) : ............................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

TX TYPE (2) : ............................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

TX TYPE (3) : ............................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

TX TYPE (4) : ............................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

TX TYPE (5) : ............................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

TX TYPE (6) : ............................................ SERIAL. NO. ....................

RAD 1 : ....................................................

RAD 2 : ....................................................

HL 1 SKEW : ....................................................

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HL 2 SKEW : ....................................................

LOG TYPE : ....................................................

GYRO TYPE : ....................................................

MAINS SUPPLY : ...................... VOLTS : .............. PHASE : .............. FREQ.

MONITOR

PERFORMANCE MONITOR:

TX : ........................................ nm

RX : ........................................ nm

INSTALLATION ENGINEER : ...............................................................

DATE : ...............................................................

LOCATION : ...............................................................

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DEFAULT SETTINGS

FACTORY RANGE CUSTOMER

SETTINGS SETTINGS

RANGE 6nm 0.25 - 96nm

RINGS (ON/OFF) ON ON/OFF

EBL1/EBL2 OFF ON/OFF

VRM1/VRM2 OFF ON/OFF

VECTOR TIME 15min 1 - 30min

VECTOR MODE NORM NORM/NORM

REVERSED
DAY/NIGHT DAY DAY/NIGHT

TRAILS ON/OFF ON ON/OFF

TRAILS TIME 3min 0.75 - 99min

AZIMUTH MODE N. UP N. UP/C. UP/

HEAD UP
MEDIUM PULSE 3nm Not Adjustable

LONG PULSE 48nm Not Adjustable

PULSE STATUS Normal Down/Normal/

Up
HISTORY OFF ON/OFF

STABILISATION EXT SEA/MANUAL/EXT

MOTION MODE RELATIVE R, T or CD

SEA CONTROL 0 0 - 9 or A

RAIN CONTROL 0 0-9

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FACTORY RANGE CUSTOMER

SETTINGS SETTINGS

GAIN CONTROL 6.5 0-9

CURSOR MODE Range/Bearing Range/Bearing

or TCPA
CURSOR PARKING LOW LOW/HIGH

ENHANCE NORM NORM/ENH

CORRELATION IR OFF, IR or SC/SC

CPA 1nm 0.1 - 6nm

TCPA 15min 1 - 60min

LEVELS Maximum 0 to Maximum

SPEED INPUT LOG LOG, Man or Dop

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