KELVIN HUGHES X-band User manual

KELVIN HUGHES X-band 12kW
UPMAST TRANSCEIVER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HBK-2300-3
Issue 2
SITUATIONAL INTELLIGENCE, THE WORLD OVER

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Document history
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1
24th March 2016
1st Release
2
15th June 2016
Updates to specifications.
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Technical details contained in this publication are subject to change without notice
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and should be referred to in any situation of doubt, confusion or conflict
This publication supersedes all previous versions

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1 Contents
1Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2Health & Safety............................................................................................................................... 5
3General Notices.............................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Suggested tools ......................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Fitting kit contents ...................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Disclaimers .............................................................................................................................................. 10
3.4 Declaration of conformity ......................................................................................................................... 10
4Typical system ............................................................................................................................. 11
5Mechanical installation................................................................................................................ 13
5.1 Location requirements.............................................................................................................................. 13
5.2Transceiver installation ............................................................................................................................ 14
5.3 Antenna installation.................................................................................................................................. 16
5.4 E70352 Power supply .............................................................................................................................. 17
5.5 DIMENSIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 19
5.5.1 Transceiver ..................................................................................................................................... 19
5.5.2 Mounting hole dimensions............................................................................................................... 20
5.5.3 E70352 DC Power Unit ................................................................................................................... 21
5.6 Compass safe distances .......................................................................................................................... 21
6Cabling guidance .........................................................................................................................23
6.1 General advice......................................................................................................................................... 23
6.2 Grounding ................................................................................................................................................ 24
7CONNECTION DETAILS .............................................................................................................. 25
7.1 Transceiver .............................................................................................................................................. 25
7.2 Longer LAN cable .................................................................................................................................... 25
7.3 Power Supply........................................................................................................................................... 26
7.4 Breaker and fuse ratings .......................................................................................................................... 27
8Setting to work .............................................................................................................................29
8.1 Radar scanner initial power on test.......................................................................................................... 29
8.2 Radar checks ........................................................................................................................................... 29
8.3 Check and adjust bearing alignment........................................................................................................ 30
8.4 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 31
9Specification.................................................................................................................................33
10 Optional AC/DC power supply ............................................................................................... 35
10.1 Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 35
10.2 Grounding............................................................................................................................................ 35
10.3 Termination.......................................................................................................................................... 36
10.4 Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 36
10.5 Operation............................................................................................................................................. 36
10.6 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 36
11 Contacting Kelvin Hughes ..................................................................................................... 37

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2 Health & Safety
When working on Kelvin Hughes Ltd equipment, operators, engineers and agents must work within the health and safety
guidelines noted in this handbook and as issued by their respective employer or as stated by site regulations, shipyard or
vessel owner.
Risk assessments of a working area must be undertaken prior to commencement of any work and must be regularly reviewed.
HAZARDS
The equipment is constructed so that access to high voltages may only be gained after having used a tool, such as a spanner
or screwdriver. Warning labels are prominently displayed both within the equipment and on protective covers.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Some equipment does not have safety interlocks fitted.
Lethal single phase AC and DC voltages may be present when units are open and exposed.
Before accessing any internal parts, ALL power sources to the equipment must be fully isolated; this must include the isolation
of any UPS supported supplies to the system.
WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGES
This product contains high voltages.
Do NOT remove any covers or otherwise attempt to access internal components, unless specifically instructed in this
document.
WARNING: SWITCH OFF POWER SUPPLY
Ensure all power supplies are switched OFF before starting to install this product.
Do NOT connect or disconnect the equipment with the power switched ON, unless instructed in this document.
ANTENNA ROTATION WARNING
WARNING: RADAR SCANNER SAFETY
Before rotating the radar scanner, ensure all personnel are clear.
EQUIPMENT ACCESS
NOTICE: ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT
To meet with electrical safety recommendations, all equipment should be situated in a restricted area where access is only
available to authorised personnel.
Persons entering the restricted area should be aware of the dangers that are present when the system is operational which
include rotating equipment, radiation hazards and where applicable, working at heights
RADIATION HAZARDS
RADHAZ WARNINGS
Avoid exposure to the main beam of a stationary radar antenna.
Avoid standing closer than 2 metres from the central front face of the antenna.
Users of cardiac pacemakers should be aware of the possibility that radio frequency transmissions can damage some devices
or cause irregularities in their operation. Anyone using such devices should understand the risks present before exposure.
The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy at microwave frequencies which can be harmful, particularly to the eyes.
Do NOT look at the scanner from close range. Ensure personnel are clear of the scanner when it is powered on.
Antenna
Range Within Which the Power Density Exceeds the following:
10W/m2
100W/m2
Rotating
34 cm or less from the radar scanner
A power density level of 100 W/m2does
not occur at any point.

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WORKING ALOFT
CAUTION: SAFETY ALOFT
When working aloft or near any radar scanners, moving or RF radiating equipment, ALL power sources to the platform and
equipment must be fully isolated.
Prior to working aloft, all AC supply breakers supplying power to the system must be switched OFF and locked. Ensure
someone in authority or at ground level knows of your intentions and ensure that suitable clear warnings are in place.
Ensure all means of access aloft are secure and beware of wet or slippery ladder rungs and working areas.
All working at height health & safety requirements and procedures including the inspection and use of personal protective
equipment (PPE) such as approved safety harnesses and gloves, must be adhered to at all times as required by your
employer, site regulations, shipyard and / or vessel.
CAUTION: SAFETY CORDON
When working aloft a safety cordon must be established and managed below the working area(s).
CAUTION: DROP HAZARDS
When working aloft, all tools, Line Replacement Units (LRU’s) and any loose items must be safely stowed or secured so that
they cannot present a drop hazard.
CAUTION: WEATHER HAZARDS
When weather conditions are poor, a full risk assessment must be carried prior to working aloft as defined by an individual’s
employer or shipbourne safety procedures. Poor weather conditions can include but are not restricted to high winds, heavy rain,
snow, ice or if access is required at sea, risk of vessel pitch and roll.
ANTI-STATIC HANDLING
Certain semiconductor devices used in the equipment are liable to damage due to static voltage. Persons removing sub-units
from equipment containing these devices must be earthed by a wrist strap and a resistor at the labelled point provided on/
within the equipment.
Observe the following precautions when handling these devices in their un-terminated state, or sub-units containing these
devices:
Soldering irons used during authorised 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 fitted with these devices must be stored and transported in anti-static containers.
Fit new devices in a special antistatic safe handling area.
Fully isolate and mechanically disconnect all sources of AC before attaching ESD protective wrist straps to the various points in
the system.
RoHS STATEMENT
For details on RoHS statements please contact Kelvin Hughes Ltd; contact details can be found in at the end of this handbook.
END OF LIFE DISPOSAL
When the equipment detailed in this handbook has reached the end of its serviceable life, the various parts that
make up the system must be disposed of in accordance with the WEEE Directive.
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some Kelvin Hughes Ltd products, we support
its policy and ask you to be aware of how to dispose of this product.

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GROUNDING/ EARTH POINTS
All parts of the system must be fully and correctly connected to a proven earth point prior to connecting any source of AC or DC
power.
The system must never be switched ON or operated with an earthing point disconnected.
Connection point: The equipment is fitted with a single protective earth connection point which is indicated on the
mechanical installation drawings.
Conductivity tests: During installation and maintenance, the earth connections must be tested for conductivity using
a high current impedance meter such as a Megger or similar.
Wrist Straps: Fully isolate and mechanically disconnect all sources of AC or DC supply before attaching ESD
protective wrist straps to the various points in the system.
WARNING
The system must NOT be operated or have power switched ON with Earth/ Grounding points disconnected.
SERVICING AND REPAIR
Service and equipment repair must only be undertaken by an authorised service agent/ engineer. Un-authorised repair or
servicing of equipment during the warranty period may invalidate the warranty status of the equipment.
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
All health and safety requirements must be checked and observed at all times when lifting any equipment. All appropriate
personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn.
Where special equipment such as cranes hoists and jigs is required, consideration must be given to the authority to use
such equipment.
During lifting, a safety zone shall be established beneath the lifting area around any cranes or platforms. Safety personnel
must ensure that persons do not encroach on the area of work.
Consult with the lifting operator to obtain the best and safest method of securing lifting strops or ropes to the equipment and
advise lifting operators of the areas of a system that are susceptible to damage such as antenna fascia’s, swing castings
etc.
Check that the centre of gravity of the equipment cannot cause the lifting strops or ropes to slip or move.
All straps, lifting cables or ropes must be thoroughly checked to ensure that there is no risk of the unit slipping or falling
from the lifting strap or lifting equipment.
WARNING
The transceiver and antenna are heavy items that must be hoisted to the fixing position using suitable lifting equipment, a
secured block and tackle or by rope strops.
During installation, the equipment being lifted must be secured and supported at all times to prevent any risk of falling or
slipping.
Gearboxes must never be lifted by the antenna or swing casting.
The system must NOT be lifted with the antenna assembled onto the unit.
Kelvin Hughes cannot be held responsible for any damage that occurs to supplied or 3rd party equipment as a result of incorrect
lifting procedures or handling or equipment.

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3 General Notices
3.1 Suggested tools
Item
Description
1
Power drill
2
13 mm socket
3
17mm socket
4
Screwdriver
(“Pozidrive” head)
5
Adhesive tape
6
11 mm drill bit
7
3 mm drill bit
8
17 mm spanner
9
13 mm spanner
10
Torque wrench
3.2 Fitting kit contents
Item
Description
Qty
1
Pedestal
1
2
Mounting template
1
3
Denso paste
1
4
E70352 Voltage
Converter
1
5
E70352 cable clamp
1
6
Lifting eye
3
7
Stud
4
8
Plain Washer
4
9
Spring washer
4
10
Nut
8
11
E70352 mounting
screw
2
12
E70352 cable clamp
mounting screw
3

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3.3 Disclaimers
WATER INGRESS
Although the waterproof rating capacity of this product exceeds that called for by the IPX6 standard,
water intrusion and subsequent equipment failure may occur if the transceiver enclosure is subjected
to commercial high pressure washing. Kelvin Hughes Ltd will not warrant equipment subjected to high
pressure washing.
EMC INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
The X-band 12kW transceiver system conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) regulations, to minimize electromagnetic interference between equipment and minimize the
effect such interference could have on the performance of your system.
Correct installation is required to ensure that EMC performance is not compromised.
For optimum EMC performance we recommend that wherever possible the equipment and cables
connected to it are:
At least 1m from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals e.g. VHF radios,
cables and antennas. In the case of SSB radios, the distance should be increased to 2m.
More than 2 m from the path of a radar beam. A radar beam can normally be assumed to spread
20 degrees above and below the radiating element.
The cables supplied and specified for the equipment are correctly fitted and used.
Cables are not cut or extended, unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual.
NOTICE
Where constraints on the installation prevent any of the above recommendations, always ensure
the maximum possible separation between different items of electrical equipment, to provide the
best conditions for EMC performance throughout the installation
SUPPRESSION FERRITES
Cables supplied with the equipment may be fitted with suppression ferrites. These are important for
correct EMC performance. If a ferrite has to be removed for any purpose (e.g. installation or
maintenance), it must be replaced in the original position before the product is used.
Use only ferrites of the correct type as supplied with the cables.
3.4 Declaration of conformity
The X-band 12kW transceiver and open Array radar scanners are in compliance with the essential
requirements of R & TTE directive 1999/5EC.