Jeppesen Nobeltec InSight Radar 2-Black Box User manual

Nobeltec®
InSight™Radar2-BlackBox
Installation Guide

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Nobeltec®InSight Radar 2 - Black Box (IR2-BB)™
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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