Jeppesen Nobeltec InSight Radar 2-Black Box User manual

Nobeltec®
InSight™Radar2-BlackBox
Installation Guide

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All personnel involved in the installation, operation and maintenance of
electronic equipment or those who train personnel on such equipment,
have a duty to know the following safety precautions.
Attention! Read Carefully Before Installation
Your vessel’s radar system has a power supply that can injure or kill.
Never assume power to the radar system is off.
Always consult your vessel's wiring schematics.
Secure power to your vessel's Radar System by placing the power
breaker in the OFF or OPEN positions.
Remove all fuses (even spares) from circuits where a switch might
unintentionally be closed.
Verify power is secured by testing the circuit with a multimeter.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair
electrical circuitry. It occurs when electronic components are handled
improperly and can result in partial or entire failures.
Always follow ESD-prevention procedures when removing and
replacing IR2-BB cables.
Ensure that the target computer chassis is electrically connected to
the vessel's ground.
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin
contact.
Connect the clip to an unpainted surface of the target computer
chassis frame to safely channel unwanted ESD voltages to the
vessel's ground.
To properly guard against ESD damage and shocks, the wrist strap
and cord must operate effectively.
If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching the metal
part of the target computer chassis.
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High Voltage
Do not assume that safety devices will always work.
Use grounding sticks and cables with high voltage circuits.
Use rubber gloves that have been tested within the last six months,
when applicable.
Keep your feet clear of objects on the floor.
Stand on a rubber mat or non-conductive flooring.
Make sure another person qualified in first aid for electrical shock is
available.
Low Voltage
Use a ground mat to prevent static electricity discharges.
Do not touch any electronic card components when the power is ON.
Always disconnect the power when a system is not in use.
Power down before you change any hardware devices - a power
surge could damage the electronic components or the whole system.
Do not use Piezo ignited soldering irons they can damage populated
circuit boards.
Rescuing Shock Victims
Protect yourself with dry, insulating material.
Break the circuit by opening the power switch or by using insulating
material to pull the victim free of the live conductor.
Never touch a victim with your bare hands until the circuit is broken or
open.
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Safety Warnings .................................................................... iii
Attention! Read Carefully Before Installation ................................... iii
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage ................................... iii
High Voltage ......................................................................................... iv
Low Voltage .......................................................................................... iv
Rescuing Shock Victims ..................................................................... iv
Welcome .................................................................................. 1
IR2-BB Product Description ................................................................ 1
How to Use this Installation Guide ..................................................... 1
Product Box Physical Contents .......................................................... 2
Product Specifications and System Requirements .......................... 2
Introduction.............................................................................. 3
Purpose of this Installation Guide ...................................................... 3
IR2-BB Functionality Defined .............................................................. 3
IR2-BB General Configuration Structure............................................ 4
Installation................................................................................ 5
STEP 1 - IR2-BB Installation Preparation and Overview .................. 5
STEP 2: Select the IR2-BB Mounting Location and Environment ... 6
Mounting .......................................................................................................6
Environment..................................................................................................6
STEP 3: Connect the Radar Interface Cable ...................................... 7
STEP 4: Connect the USB 2.0 Data Cable.......................................... 8
STEP 5: Connect the Power Cable...................................................... 9
STEP 6: Install Nobeltec Navigation Software ............................... 10
STEP 6A: Unlock Radar Functionality.............................................. 10
STEP 7: Run the IR2-BB Installer CD ...............................................11
STEP 8: Select the Radar Antenna File ............................................ 12
STEP 9: Run the Radar Setup Wizard............................................... 13
STEP 10: Start the Nobeltec Navigation Software........................... 14
General Diagnostics ........................................................... 15
General Diagnostics ........................................................................... 15
No Power ............................................................................................. 16
LEDs do not Illuminate....................................................................... 17
Radar Wizard Does not Detect IR2-BB ............................................. 18
Access Error Received After IR2-BB is Found ................................ 19
Radar Wizard Does Not Display Radar Image ................................. 20
Radar Status Reports PWR Off on Network Installation ................ 21
Radar Status Reports PWR OFF on Direct Installation .................. 22
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Appendix A - Furuno Radar ............................................ 23
Data Cable Slave Units....................................................................... 23
Data Cable Non Slave Units............................................................... 24
Antenna Settings ................................................................................ 26
Furuno Radar Compatibility ........................................................................26
Legal Disclaimer & Limited Warranty ................................. 28
LIMITED WARRANTY.......................................................................... 28
1. WARRANTY LIMITATION:......................................................................28
2. GETTING SERVICE: ..............................................................................30
3. RETURNING MATERIAL TO JEPPESEN MARINE: ..............................30
4. DOCUMENTATION LIMITATION: ..........................................................31
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Nobeltec®InSight Radar 2 - Black Box (IR2-BB)™ Product Description
Jeppesen Marine’s Nobeltec®InSight Radar 2 - Black Box (IR2-BB)™
radar solution provides high-resolution radar data and functionality in
conjunction with Nobeltec Navigation Software.
The IR2-BB receives radar data from the Radar Head Unit. It then
conditions and digitizes raw radar signals and converts radar echo data
into digital radials.
Data from the IR2-BB is transmitted over a high-quality USB cable to a
USB 2.0 port on any new or existing navigation computer or laptop that is
similarly equipped.
IR2-BB connection specifications match those of many of the industry’s
leading X- or S-band radar models. Contact your Nobeltec product
distributor or a Jeppesen Marine salesperson to verify if the IR2-BB
interfaces with your radar.
How to Use this Installation Guide
The IR2-BB is designed for intuitive use and command execution. With a
familiar appearance similar to a common radar screen or plotter device,
users will quickly become adept at operating the IR2-BB system.
This Installation Guide covers the key installation information for the
IR2-BB. It is intended for an audience that possesses a mid-level, pre-
existing knowledge of computer operation and the principles of marine
navigation, as well as previous marine installation experience.
This document should in no way be used to replace actual navigation
training and experience.
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Product Box Physical Contents
Your IR2-BB product box should contain the following items:
One - Black Box (IR2-BB)
One DC Power cable
One USB 2.0 data cable
One Radar interface cable
One Radar Unlock Code Voucher
One IR2-BB Installation CD
One IR2-BB Installation Guide (this document)
Product Specifications and System Requirements
SpeCifiCation baSiC box
Weight 405 g (14.3 oz)
Dimensions 18.5 cm x 10.9 cm x 3.5 cm (7.3" x 4.3 in x 1.4")
DC Voltage 10-36 VDC
Radar Source Data Video, BP, SHM, Trig
Samples / Radial 512
Radials / Image 1024 (360°)
Display Real-time radar data
Interface USB 2.0 that connects to a Type-A or Type-B male
connector (using high-quality USB cable)
Networking Ethernet with TCP/IP (through client PC)
Multi-Station Support Yes (through client PC)
Control Configuration Slave (View, Radar, Video)
Computer Operating System Windows® XP or Windows® 2000
Table 1.1 - IR2-BB Specifications
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Purpose of this Installation Guide
This guide is intended for the use of approved system installers only. It
provides the facts, figures and general information required to quickly and
successfully install and adjust a Nobeltec InSight Radar 2 - Black Box
(IR2-BB). Installation requires previous marine installation experience.
Please see the Legal Disclaimer section for more information.
NOTE: This manual is not a comprehensive guide to radar technology
or marine electronics, nor is it a quick guide for non-technical personnel,
shipbuilders or end users.
The intent of this manual is to aid only qualified installers. Jeppesen
Marine cannot control some factors, including improper or careless
handling. Such factors can affect the installation process and impede the
results. It is the installer’s responsibility to exercise the necessary level of
knowledge, skill and prudent care to insure a successful installation.
IR2-BB Functionality Defined
The IR2-BB operates as a fully integrated “slave” to an existing radar
plotter. With an open loop connection to a previously installed plotter, the
slave listens to signals that are passed from the transceiver to the plotter.
The IR2-BB unit digitizes the video, trigger, vessel's heading marker
(SHM) and bearing pulse (BP) subset of the signals. The resulting radar
data is processed by the Nobeltec Navigation Software for display on
the target computer or it is shared with other Nobeltec software on other
computers.
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Figure 2.1 - IR2-BB General Configuration Structure
IR2-BB General Configuration Structure
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This chapter contains the primary steps required for successful
installation of the IR2-BB.
STEP 1 - IR2-BB Installation Preparation and Overview
The InSight Radar 2 - Black Box is designed and developed for reliability,
flexibility and proper installation and will help insure long life of the
product.
The IR2-BB’s exterior has been engineered for ease in adapting
to different mounting configurations depending on boat-specific
requirements. The elimination of rigid brackets offers the installer
the option to select the best mechanics for securing the IR2-BB. The
guidelines and recommendations in steps 1 and 2 provide helpful
information for the installer.
The following tools and material are recommended but are not supplied:
toolS material
Screwdrivers; Small and Medium Sizes
Phillips, Robertson, Slot
Velcro wide strips
Adhesive backed flat cable tie holders
Digital Multimeter DMM Fluke Various size cable ties
Heat gun Double sided sticky tape
Wire cutters Heat shrink tubing 1/8 to 1/4 OD
Wire strippers Wire 16 AWG color red and black
Solder Iron 40 – 60 watts Electrician's tape
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STEP 2: Select the IR2-BB Mounting Location and Environment
Mounting
The IR2-BB must be securely installed in an appropriate location to reach
both the target computer and the existing radar display. It must also be
flat, safe and dry.
Shipboard installations require that every mounting location effectively
protect radar components from:
Water and excessive humidity (rust and corrosion)
Hot environments (overheating)
Sunlight (visibility and overheating)
Physical damage
Environment
Humidity and temperature are the two key environmental factors.
Following are the key specifications for a maintaining a dry, non-
condensing environment for the IR2-BB:
Temperature—0° - 45° C (32° - 110°F)
Humidity—85%
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STEP 3: Connect the Radar Interface Cable
Connection to the radar antenna varies by model and vendor type.
See the appendix section of this document for specific radar setup
requirements.
Figure 3.2 – 15 Pin Data Connector
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STEP 4: Connect the USB 2.0 Data Cable
Use the USB 2.0 data cable provided to connect the IR2-BB to any
available USB 2.0 port on the target onboard computer.
NOTE: While longer USB 2.0 (high-quality) cables are likely to perform
adequately at a distance of up to 15 feet, this product has only been
tested for performance using six foot cables.
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STEP 5: Connect the Power Cable
Route the DC power to the unit via a breaker on the vessel's main or
distribution panel, connecting to the main radar switch/breaker whenever
possible.
Connect +ve to +ve (red wire B+), -ve to –ve (black wire B-). Note that
the cable may be labeled “Ground, 12V”. If this is the case, the ground
should be labeled B- and the +12V labeled B+.
Figure 3.3 - Power Cable
WARNING: Insure the power connection runs through a circuit breaker
equipped with an on/off switch.
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STEP 6: Install Nobeltec Navigation Software
Both Nobeltec Admiral™ and Visual Navigation Suite (VNS)™ are
capable of displaying radar feeds from the IR2-BB and are designed to
support this product.
If you have not yet installed one of these navigation software packages
on the target computer, please do so at this time.
See the Nobeltec Navigation Software User’s Guide for more information
on installing Nobeltec Navigation Software.
STEP 6A: Unlock Radar Functionality
Once the software is installed, the radar functionality must be unlocked
with an Unlock Code. Refer to your User’s Guide or call the Jeppesen
Marine Support Department for unlock instructions.
Figure 3.4 - Install Charts and Unlock Features
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STEP 7: Run the IR2-BB Installer CD
You can now insert the IR2-BB Installation CD that was shipped with the
IR2-BB into your computer's CD tray. This CD installs the drivers required
for the Nobeltec Navigation Software to communicate with the IR2-BB.
Follow the installation wizard and restart your computer when prompted.
NOTE: You should not install this software on any other computer other
than the one connected to the IR2-BB.
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STEP 8: Select the Radar Antenna File
See the appendix section of this document for specific radar setup
requirements. The following paragraphs cover the general sequence
necessary for selecting the appropriate antenna files.
Proper operation of the IR2-BB requires that the correct radar
configuration file is used. The radar configuration file sets signal ranges
that the IR2-BB will analyze in order to work with the radar antenna. If the
signal falls outside the ranges specified in the radar configuration file, the
radar may not properly operate, resulting in poor image quality.
Close your Nobeltec Navigation Software application.
Launch IntegRadar Server.exe located in C:\Program Files\Nobeltec\
Visual Series\RADAR. The following window appears:
Figure 3.5 - IntegRadar Server
Click the Antenna tab. The following window appears.
Figure 3.6 – Antenna Sample
From the list of available antennas, select the one that provides the
best picture quality. Determining the best picture quality may require
some testing.
After you select an antenna, click Save | Start.
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STEP 9: Run the Radar Setup Wizard
The Radar Setup Wizard will detect the IR2-BB and store the settings
needed for the software to receive transmissions from the device upon
startup.
The radar system can now be powered on. Use the radar plotter display
to operate the radar and verify that it is broadcasting and displaying
results.
To run the Radar Setup Wizard:
From the Start menu, select Start | Programs | Nobeltec | Radar
Setup Wizard.
Follow the steps in the Setup Wizard to configure, calibrate, and
adjust your radar. See the appendix section of this document for
specific radar setup requirements.
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STEP 10: Start the Nobeltec Navigation Software
The IR2-BB hardware has been configured through execution of the
previous steps. It is now ready to display data on the target computer
using Nobeltec Navigation Software.
To start the Nobeltec Navigation Software:
From the Start menu, select Start | Programs | Nobeltec | Nobeltec
Navigation.
The Radar Display Window should open in the standby mode. Refer
to your Navigation User’s Guide for complete operational instructions.
If you are unable to resolve the issue using the Navigation User’s
Guide, contact Jeppesen Marine Technical Support.
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