Koden MDC-1840BB User manual

Declaration of Conformity
(As required by Article 6.3 of Directive 1999/5/EC-RTTE Directive)
Declares under his sole responsibility that the produced Marine Radar System manufactured
by
Koden Electronics Co., Ltd.
5278 Uenohara
Uenohara-Shi,
Yamanashi-Ken
409-0112
Japan
Telephone [phone] Telefax [phone]
Intended for Worldwide use as a Marine Radar for use aboard non-SOLAS vessels and
identified by the type number MDC-1841BB / MDC-1840BB to which this declaration
refers has been tested to the essential radio test suites required by the notified body and is in
conformity with the standards
EN 6094
EN 6225
ITU-R R
5 : 2002 ( Clauses 9,10 & 12 )
2 : 2004 ( Clauses 4.8, 4.33, 5.8, 5.33 and Annex D )
ecommendation RM.1177
and complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC
Conformity procedure under Annex IV of 1999/5/EC (Technical Construction file) has been
undertaken by
QinetiQ: Cody Technology Park, Ively Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0LX,
United Kingdom
The Technical Construction File is held by Mr Heinz Hoghoff at
Koden Elektronik GmbH,
Am Gewerbepark 15,
D-64823 Gross-Umstadt / Hessen
Germany
Telephone [phone] Telefax [phone]
Notified Body : QinetiQ
Kenichi Chiwaki, QA Manager.
Statement Number: QQ-RTTE-12/05-01
Koden Electronics Co., Ltd.
: QQ-RTTE-14/05-01
04 Jul. 2005

Declaration of Conformity
(As required by Article 6.3 of Directive 1999/5/EC-RTTE Directive)
Declares under his sole responsibility that the produced Marine Radar System manufactured
by
Koden Electronics Co., Ltd.
5278 Uenohara
Uenohara-Shi,
Yamanashi-Ken
409-0112
Japan
Telephone [phone] Telefax [phone]
Intended for Worldwide use as a Marine Radar for use aboard non-SOLAS vessels and
identified by the type number MDC-1860BB / MDC-1810BB / MDC-1820BB to which
this declaration refers has been tested to the essential radio test suites required by the notified
body and is in conformity with the standards
EN 6094
EN 6225
ITU-R R
5 : 2002 ( Clauses 9,10 & 12 )
2 : 2004 ( Clauses 4.8, 4.33, 5.8, 5.33 and Annex D )
ecommendation RM.1177
and complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC
Conformity procedure under Annex IV of 1999/5/EC (Technical Construction file) has been
undertaken by
QinetiQ: Cody Technology Park, Ively Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0LX,
United Kingdom
The Technical Construction File is held by Mr Heinz Hoghoff at
Koden Elektronik GmbH,
Am Gewerbepark 15,
D-64823 Gross-Umstadt / Hessen
Germany
Telephone [phone] Telefax [phone]
Notified Body : QinetiQ
Kenichi Chiwaki, QA Manager.
Statement Number: QQ-RTTE-18/05-01
Koden Electronics Co., Ltd.
: QQ-RTTE-19/05-01
12 Oct. 2005 : QQ-RTTE-20/05-01

AMENDMENT HISTORY
MDC-1860BB/1810BB/1820BB Series OPERATION MANUAL
Doc No: 0093142122
No. Document No & Rev No. Date (D/M/Y) Amendments
0 93142122-00 10/12/03 First issue
1 93142122-01
14/01/04
Chapter 3, para 3.6: Entered the
compass safe distance for Display and
Operation unit.
Chapter 5, para 5.2: Deleted “MAP” from
the key switch, which was mistakenly
printed.
2 93142122-02
25/02/04
Preface: Added “Operation of AIS.”
Chapter 1, 2, 4: Amended the power
cable type name. Chapter 3: Added AIS
spec. Chapter 6: Added the descriptions
for AIS display, operation, etc. Chapter 4:
Reedited 4.6.4 by adding 4.6.4.1 and
4.6.4.2 for Display installation methods.
Reedited Para. 4.7.3 to add more details
for GAIN/STC settings. Chapter 10:
Added the AIS sentence.
3 93142122-03 01/04/04 Chapter 2, 4: Added Ferrite Core.
4 93142122-04
02/06/04
Chapter 3,4,10: Added Auto tune
adjustment,
NMEA formatter.
5 93142122-05 09/09/04 Chapter 6.4.1.7 SERIAL
Chapter10.4.5 PIN NO
6 93142122-06 22/02/05 Chapter 1/Chapter 6.9 Added
7 0093142122-07/08 (10/04/06)(10/07/06) Declaration/Chapter 3
8 0093142122-09/10 (14/12/06)( 25/07/08) Cover/Chapter 5
9 0093142122-11 20/08/08 Chapter 4,Declaration
10
Amendment policy
When any change is applied in the document, only the document number of the relevant sheet(s) and
cover sheet are modified and the rest of the sheets are not changed. The document number is shown in
the footer area, right or left bottom of each sheet.
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No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, translated in any form by any means without
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publication are subject to change without notice. Koden assumes no responsibility for any errors,

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Preface
Safety Notices
OPERATOR SAFETY
Watch for the rotating antenna:
The radar antenna will start to rotate without notice. For your safety, keep away from
the area in the vicinity of the radar antenna.
Be aware of RF Radiation Hazard:
The active radar antenna radiates powerful RF energy. Continuous exposure to RF
energy may cause harmful effects to the human body. It also causes Cardiac
Pacemaker to malfunction. A person who uses a Cardiac Pacemaker should under no
circumstances be exposed to RF radiation.
Most countries accept that RF power density levels below 100 W/m2cause no
significant RF hazard.
Distance vs. specified RF Power Density Level
Power / antenna length 100 W/m210 W/m2
4 KW / 2 ftAerial 0.80 m 2.54 m
4KW / 3 ftAerial 0.90 m 2.85 m
4KW / 4 ftAerial 1.01 m 3.20 m
6 KW / 4 ftAerial 1.09 m 3.46 m
6 KW / 6 ftAerial 1.30 m 4.10 m
12 KW / 4 ftAerial 1.55 m 4.89 m
12 KW / 6 ftAerial 1.84 m 5.81 m
25 KW / 4 ftAerial 2.45 m 7.73 m
25 KW / 6 ftAerial 2.82 m 8.91 m
Dangerous HIGH voltage inside:
Life threatening high voltage is present in the antenna and display units. This high
voltage may be present even after the power switch has been turned off. The high
voltage circuits are provided with protection covers and warning labels to avoid
unintentional contact with these sections. For safety reasons, switch the power off

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before accessing the internal circuitry and discharge any residual voltages in
capacitors by an appropriate method. Only qualified personnel should attempt these
maintenance procedures.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Beware of residual high voltages:
High voltages may remain in the capacitors and the anode cap on the Cathode Ray
Tube several minutes after you have turned the power switch off. Wait at least five
minutes or discharge them to ground before starting your inspection.
Make sure the main power supply is OFF:
To prevent an electrical injury due to erroneous power switching, make sure that the
main power supply and the system power switch are both OFF. Also attach a safety
label showing that service is in progress.
Avoid inhaling dust:
The dust could be a temporary health hazard. When cleaning inside of the equipment,
avoid inhaling the dust.
Avoid static electricity:
Take care not to damage the ESDs (Electrostatic Sensitive Devices) due to static
electricity from carpet and cloths.

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Various symbols used in this manual
The following symbols are used in this manual. You are requested to be fully aware of the meaning
of each symbol before carrying out inspection and maintenance on this radar system
Warning mark
Alarm mark
Caution mark
Warning High Voltage mark
Prohibition mark
To handle the equipment ignoring this sign may lead to fatal
damage or injury to human body.
Warning
To handle the equipment ignoring this sign may lead to injury to
human body or damage to the equipment.
Alarm
To handle the equipment ignoring this sign may lead to electrical
shock to human body.
This sign indicates that a specified action is prohibited. The
prohibited action will be shown in the vicinity of the mark.
To handle the equipment ignoring this sign may lead to a
malfunction of the equipment.
Caution

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Scope of this manual
This manual provides necessary information for installation, operation and
maintenance of MDC-1800BB series radar systems.
Organization of this manual
This manual is divided into chapters for quick and easy finding of the information you
require. The titles and contents of each chapter are as follows:
Chapter 1: General Descriptions
-Outline of the equipment
-Equipment category
-EMC compliance statement
-System configuration
-Software type name used
Chapter 2: Equipment Supplied
-Standard equipment list
-Spare parts list
-Installation material list
-Optional items
Chapter 3: Technical Specifications
-Antenna specification
-Display specification
-ATA Specification
-Serial data and sentence used
-Power supply
-Compass Safe Distance
-Environmental specification
-Mechanical specification

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Chapter 4: Installation
-Installation considerations
-Unpacking each component of the system
-Inspection of each component unit and accessories
-Setting the units
-Cable routing and connections
-Installation procedure
-Setting up after installation
-Setting up option
Chapter 5: Basic Operation
-Introduction
-Control panel layout
-Operating controls
-Getting started
-Basic radar operations
Chapter 6: Using The Menu
-RADAR MENU
-DISP MENU
-ADJUST MENU
-SYSTEM MENU
-MAINTENANCE MENU
-Operation of EPA
-Operation of ATA
-Operation of AIS
Chapter 7: Graphic Displays
-Entering Graphic Mode
-Selecting the Graphic Display/DISPLAY ITEM SELECT MENU
-Registering or modifying the NAVLINE data / NAVLINE DATA INPUT
MENU

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Chapter 8: Trouble Shooting And On Board Servicing
-Information required for service
-Self diagnosis functions provided
-Trouble shooting
-On board servicing
Chapter 9: Maintenance
-Periodic inspection and cleaning
Chapter 10: Technical References
-Serial input data sentence detail
-Tracking data output sentence detail
-Radar output sentence detail
-Interface requirements

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Contents
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1.1 Outline of the equipment.........................................................1-1
1.2 Equipment category.................................................................1-1
1.3 EMC compliance statement.....................................................1-1
1.4 System configuration...............................................................1-2
1.5 Software type name used ........................................................ 1-3

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Chapter 1 General Descriptions
1.1 Outline of the equipment
The MDC-1800BB series of radar is designed and manufactured to meet the IEC
technical standards, shown below.
zIEC 60945 4th Edition 2002, General
zIEC 60872-2 and 3: EPA and ATA
zIEC 61162-1 and 2: Digital Interface
zIEC/PAS 60936-5: AIS (display on Radar)
The equipment is composed of two units, the antenna and the processor. The antenna
unit comprises a 3ft, 4 ft or 6 ft aerial, which is mounted on the transceiver unit of
either 4kW(For MDC-1840BB/1841BB), 6kW(For MDC-1860BB), 12 kW (For
MDC-1810BB), or 25 kW (For MDC-1820BB) type. The 4 foot and 6 foot aerials are
encapsulated in a water-sealed, durable plastic case. The transceiver unit is
contained in a waterproof aluminum case.
1.2 Equipment category
The MDC-1800BB series of radar is composed of the component units in the following
categories, specified in the IEC 60945 4th edition, Para 4.4.
Antenna Unit
(Type RB715A, RW701A-03/04/06 + RB716A/RB717A/RB718A/719A):
Exposed to the weather (formerly Class X)
Display Unit (Type MRM-100):
Protected from the weather (formerly Class B)
Operation Unit (Type MRO-100):
Protected from the weather (formerly Class B)
1.3 EMC compliance statement
This series of equipment has been tested and verified by the QinetiQ UK, according to
the IEC 60945 4th Edition, in terms of Electro Magnetic Compatibility and atmospheric
durability against the maritime environment.

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1.4 System configuration
The MDC-1840BB, MDC-1841BB, MDC-1860BB, MDC-1810BB and MDC-1820BB
radar sets are configured as follows:
Refer to Figure 1 for the system configuration of this series.
MDC-1840BB
Component Unit Sub-unit Type name
Antenna Unit Not assigned
Aerial, 3-foot RW701A-03
Aerial, 4-foot RW701A-04
Transceiver RB716A (4kW)
Processor Unit MRM-100
Operation Unit MRO-100
MDC-1841BB
Component Unit Sub-unit Type name
Antenna Unit RB715A (4kW)
Processor Unit MRM-100
Operation Unit MRO-100
MDC-1860BB
Component Unit Sub-unit Type name
Antenna Unit Not assigned
Aerial, 4-foot RW701A-04
Aerial, 6-foot RW701A-06
Transceiver RB717A (6 kW)
Processor Unit MRM-100
Operation Unit MRO-100

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MDC-1810BB
Component Unit Sub-unit Type name
Antenna Unit Not assigned
Aerial, 4-foot RW701A-04
Aerial, 6-foot RW701A-06
Transceiver RB718A (12 kW)
Processor Unit MRM-100
Operation Unit MRO-100
MDC-1820BB
Component Unit Sub-unit Type name
Antenna Unit Not assigned
Aerial, 4-foot RW701A-04
Aerial, 6-foot RW701A-06
Transceiver RB719A (25 kW)
Processor Unit MRM-100
Operation Unit MRO-100
1.5 Software type name used
The MDC-1800BB series of radar uses the following type of software:
NOTE: The asterisk (*) shows revision code, varied from A to Z.
Software Type Application
KM-D56* Radar logic board
KM-D62* Gyro/Log Interface (Option: KSA-08A)
KM-D07* ATA (Option: MRE-300)
KM-D63* AIS Interface (Option: AIS-100)

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Serial Data IN/OUT
DC mains
10.8 – 41.6 VDC
(RB715A/716A/717A/718A)
21.6 – 41.6 VDC
(RB719A)
AC mains
100/115/200/230 VAC
This section is built into the Display unit
Data 1 (TX/RX)
Data 2 (TX/RX)
Data 3 (TX/RX)
PROCESSOR UNIT
Type MRM-100
ANTENNA UNIT AERIAL Type
RW701A-03 (3ft), RW701A-04 (4ft) or RW701A-06 (6ft)
TRANSCEIVER Unit
Type RB716A(4kW), RB717A (6kW), RB718A (12 kW) or RB719A (25 kW)
Gyro/Log Interface
Type KSA-08A
(Option)
Bearing Signal
LOG Signal
Gyro Power Supply
(11-40 VDC)
Figure 1.1 System configuration of
MDC-1840BB/1841BB/1860BB/1810BB/1820BB series of radar
Connecting Cable
Type 242J159098B
Length: 15 m
DC Power cable
Type CW-256
Length: 3 m
AC/DC Rectifier
Type PS-010
AC Power Cable
Type: VV2D8
Length: 3 m
AIS Interface
Type AIS-100
(Option)
ATAType MRE-300
(Option)
OPERATION UNIT
Type MRO-100
Display UNIT
(User supply)
CW-560 (Option)
Length: 2 m
Connecting Cable
Type 242J158055B
Length: 15 m ANTENNA UNIT ANTENNA Unit
T
yp
e RB715A
(
4kW
)

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Contents
Page No.
2.1 Standard equipment list...........................................................2-1
2.2 Spare parts list.......................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Installation material list............................................................ 2-2
2.4 Optional items .......................................................................... 2-3

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Chapter 2 Equipment Supplied
2.1 Standard equipment list
MDC-1840BB
No. Item name Type name Remark Weight/length Q’ty
1 Aerial RW701A-03/04 3ft / 4 ft 5 kg / 6 kg 1
2 Transceiver unit RB716A 4 kW 16 kg 1
3 Processor unit MRM-100 5.5 kg 1
4 Operation unit MRO-100 2 kg 1
5 Connecting cable 242J159098B-15M With connectors attached on
both ends 15 m 1
6 Power cable CW-256-2M Cable with 5-pin connector on
one end and fly leads on the
other end
2 m 1
7 Display cable CW-560-2M Cable with D-SUB connector
on both ends 2 m 1
8 Spare parts SP-100 See spare parts list Not specified 1 set
9 Installation materials M12-BOLT.KIT See installation material list Not specified 1 set
10 Documents MDC-1800BSER.OME Operation manual Not specified 1
MDC-1841BB
No. Item name Type name Remark Weight/length Q’ty
1 Antenna RB715A 4 kW, 2 ft ( Radome ) 10 kg 1
2 Processor unit MRM-100 5.5 kg 1
3 Operation unit MRO-100 2 kg 1
4 Connecting cable 242J158055B-15M With connectors attached on
both ends 15 m 1
5 Power cable CW-256-2M Cable with 5-pin connector on
one end and fly leads on the
other end
2 m 1
6 Display cable CW-560-2M Cable with D-SUB connector
on both ends 2 m 1
7 Spare parts SP-100 See spare parts list Not specified 1 set
8 Installation materials M10-BOLT.KIT See installation material list Not specified 1 set
9 Documents MDC-1800BSER.OME Operation manual Not specified 1

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MDC-1860BB
No. Item name Type name Remark Weight/length Q’ty
1 Aerial RW701A-04/06 4 ft / 6 ft 6 kg / 8 kg 1
2 Transceiver unit RB717A 6 kW 17 kg 1
3 Processor unit MRM-100 5.5 kg 1
4 Operation unit MRO-100 2 kg 1
5 Connecting cable 242J159098B-15M With connectors attached on
both ends 15 m 1
6 Power cable CW-256-2M Cable with 5-pin connector on
one end and fly leads on the
other end
2 m 1
7 Display cable CW-560-2M Cable with D-SUB connector
on both ends 2 m 1
8 Spare parts SP-100 See spare parts list Not specified 1 set
9 Installation materials M12-BOLT.KIT See installation material list Not specified 1 set
10 Documents MDC-1800BSER.OME Operation manual Not specified 1
MDC-1810BB
No. Item name Type name Remark Weight/length Q’ty
1 Aerial RW701A-04/06 4 ft / 6 ft 6 kg / 8 kg 1
2 Transceiver unit RB718A 12 kW 17 kg 1
3 Processor unit MRM-100 5.5 kg 1
4 Operation unit MRO-100 2 kg 1
5 Connecting cable 242J159098B-15M With connectors attached on
both ends 15 m 1
6 Power cable CW-256-2M Cable with 5-pin connector on
one end and fly leads on the
other end
2 m 1
7 Display cable CW-560-2M Cable with D-SUB connector
on both ends 2 m 1
8 Spare parts SP-100 See spare parts list Not specified 1 set
9 Installation materials M12-BOLT.KIT See installation material list Not specified 1 set
10 Documents MDC-1800BSER.OME Operation manual Not specified 1

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MDC-1820BB
No. Item name Type name Remark Weight/length Q’ty
1 Aerial RW701A-04/06 4 ft / 6 ft 6 kg / 8 kg 1
2 Transceiver unit RB719A 25 kW 21 kg 1
3 Processor unit MRM-100 5.5 kg 1
4 Operation unit MRO-100 2 kg 1
5 Connecting cable 242J159098B With connectors attached on
both ends 15 m 1
6 Power cable CW-256-2M Cable with 5-pin connector on
one end and fly leads on the
other end
2 m 1
7 Display cable CW-560-2M Cable with D-SUB connector
on both ends 2 m 1
8 Spare parts SP-100 See spare parts list Not specified 1 set
9 Installation materials M12-BOLT.KIT See installation material list Not specified 1 set
10 Documents MDC-1800BSER.OME Operation manual Not specified 1
2.2 Spare parts list
MDC-1841BB (Common use)
No Description Rating Remark Shape (Dimensions) Q’ty Use
1 Fuse 15A Normal blow Tubular (
φ 6.3 x 32) 2 Main power supply
2 Fuse 5A Normal blow Tubular (
φ 5 x 25) 2 Motor power supply
3 Fuse 0.3A Normal blow Tubular (
φ 5 x 25) 2 High voltage power supply
MDC-1840BB/1860BB/1810BB/1820BB (Common use)
No Description Rating Remark Shape (Dimensions) Q’ty Use
1 Fuse 15A Normal blow Tubular (
φ 6.3 x 32) 2 Main power supply
2 Fuse 5A Normal blow Tubular (
φ 5 x 25) 2 Motor power supply
3 Fuse 0.3A Normal blow Tubular (
φ 5 x 25) 2 High voltage power supply
4 Motor brush 24Z125209B Not specified Not specified 1 set Antenna motor

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2.3 Installation material list
MDC-1841BB
No Description Rating Q’ty Use
1 Hexagonal bolt B10X25U 4 Antenna unit
2 Plain washer 2W10U 8 Antenna unit
3 Spring washer SW10U 4 Antenna unit
4 Ferrite core E04RA400270150 1 Processor unit
MDC-1840BB/1860BB/1810BB/1820BB (Common use)
No Description Rating Q’ty Use
1 Hexagonal bolt B12X55U 4 Antenna unit
2 Nut N12U 8 Antenna unit
3 Plain washer 2W12U 8 Antenna unit
4 Spring washer SW12U 4 Antenna unit
5 Ferrite core E04RA400270150 1 Processor unit
2.4 Optional items
MDC-1840BB/1841BB/1860BB/1810BB/1820BB (Common use)
No. Description Rating Remark Weight/length/Q’ty
1 Gyro/Log Interface KSA-08A Built into the display unit Not specified
2 ATA MRE-300 Built into the display unit Not specified
3 AIS Interface AIS-100 Built into the display unit Not specified
CW-387-5M One end with 8-pin connector
and flying leads on the other
end
for AIS (5 m)
CW-376-5M One end with a 6-pin
connector and flying leads on
the other end
for GPS etc.
(5 m)
CW-388-5M One end with 10-pin
connector and flying leads on
the other end
for Gyro/Log
(5 m)
4 Navigator
connecting cable
CW-561-10M With 12-pin connector on
both ends for REMOTE (10 m)
5 Display cable CW-560-2M With 15-pin connectors on
both ends for Display Monitor (2 m)
6 Rectifier PS-010 With two 5 A fuses 3.5 kg
7 AC power cable VV-2D8-3M Flying leads on both ends 3 m
242J158055C-20M 20 m
242J158055D-30M 30 m
8 Connecting cable in
extra length for
RB715A 242J158055E-XM
(See NOTE)
Connectors attached on both
ends
100 m max