Kongsberg Simrad RA83 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Simrad RA83/84/85
RA93/94/95
Marine Radar
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AMENDMENT HISTORY
RA83/84/85/93/94/95 Series OPERATION MANUAL
Doc No: 93142105
No. Document No & Rev No. Date
(D/M/Y)
Amendments
0 93142105-00 10/12/03 First issue
1 93142105-01 23/01/04 Chapter 5, para 5.2: Deleted “MAP” from the key
switch, which was mistakenly printed.
2 93142105-02 15/04/04 Preface: Added “Operation of AIS”. Chapter 1, 2,
4: Amended the power cable type name. Added 9ft
antenna. 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.
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RA83/84/85/93/94/95 Series Preface
Operation Manual
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
6 KW / 4 ft Aerial 1.09 m 3.46 m
6 KW / 6 ft Aerial 1.30 m 4.11 m
6 KW / 9 ft Aerial 1.55 m 4.89 m
12 KW / 4 ft Aerial 1.55 m 4.89 m
12 KW / 6 ft Aerial 1.84 m 5.81 m
12 KW / 9 ft Aerial 2.19 m 6.90 m
25 KW / 4 ft Aerial 2.45 m 7.73 m
25 KW / 6 ft Aerial 2.82 m 8.91 m
25 KW / 9 ft Aerial 3.35 m 10.60 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 To handle the equipment ignoring this sign may lead to fatal
damage or injury to human body.
Warning
Alarm mark To handle the equipment ignoring this sign may lead to injury to
human body or damage to the equipment.
Alarm
Caution mark To handle the equipment ignoring this sign may lead to a
malfunction of the equipment.
Caution
Warning High Voltage mark
To handle the equipment ignoring this sign may lead to electrical
shock to human body.
Prohibition mark
This sign indicates that a specified action is prohibited. The
prohibited action will be shown in the vicinity of the mark.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Scope of this manual
This manual provides necessary information for installation, operation and
maintenance of RA83/84/85/93/94/95 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
- Processor specification
- ATA Specification
- Serial data and sentence used
- Power supply
- Compass Safe Distance
- Environmental specification
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- Mechanical specification
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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Chapter 1
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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 RA83/84/85/93/94/95 Series of radar is designed and manufactured to meet the
IEC technical standards, shown below.
 IEC 60945 4th Edition 2002, General
 IEC 60872-2 and 3: EPA and ATA
 IEC 61162-1: Digital Interface
The equipment is composed of two units, the antenna and the processor. The antenna
unit comprises a 4 ft or 6 ft aerial, which is mounted on the transceiver unit of either
6kW (For RA83/93) or 12 kW (For RA84/94), 25 kW (For 85/95) 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 RA83/84/85/93/94/95 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 RW701A-04/06 or RW701B-09 + RB717A/RB718A/RB719A):
Exposed to the weather (formerly Class X)
Processor Unit (Type RP100A):
Protected from the weather (formerly Class B)
Operation Unit (Type RO100A):
Protected from the weather (formerly Class B)
1.3 EMC compliance statement
This series of equipment has been tested and verified by the CETCOM Germany,
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 RA83/84/85/93/94/95 radar sets are configured as follows:
Refer to Figure 1 for the system configuration of this series.
RA83
Component Unit Sub-unit Type name
Antenna Unit Not assigned
Aerial, 4-foot RW701A-04
Aerial, 6-foot RW701A-06
Aerial, 9-foot RW701B-09
Transceiver RB717A (6kW)
Processor Unit RP100A
Operation Unit RO100A
RA84
Component Unit Sub-unit Type name
Antenna Unit Not assigned
Aerial, 4-foot RW701A-04
Aerial, 6-foot RW701A-06
Aerial, 9-foot RW701B-09
Transceiver RB718A (12kW)
Processor Unit RP100A
Operation Unit RO100A
RA85
Component Unit Sub-unit Type name
Antenna Unit Not assigned
Aerial, 4-foot RW701A-04
Aerial, 6-foot RW701A-06
Aerial, 9-foot RW701B-09
Transceiver RB719A (25kW)
Processor Unit RP100A
Operation Unit RO100A
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RA93
Component Unit Sub-unit Type name
Antenna Unit Not assigned
Aerial, 4-foot RW701A-04
Aerial, 6-foot RW701A-06
Aerial, 9-foot RW701B-09
Transceiver RB717A (6kW)
Processor Unit RP100A
Operation Unit RO100A
RA94
Component Unit Sub-unit Type name
Antenna Unit Not assigned
Aerial, 4-foot RW701A-04
Aerial, 6-foot RW701A-06
Aerial, 9-foot RW701B-09
Transceiver RB718A (12kW)
Processor Unit RP100A
Operation Unit RO100A
RA95
Component Unit Sub-unit Type name
Antenna Unit Not assigned
Aerial, 4-foot RW701A-04
Aerial, 6-foot RW701A-06
Aerial, 9-foot RW701B-09
Transceiver RB719A (25kW)
Processor Unit RP100A
Operation Unit RO100A
1.5 Software type name used
The RA83/84/85/93/94/95 series of radar uses the following type of software:
NOTE: The asterisk (*) shows revision code, varied fromA 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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A
NTENNA UNIT
PROCESSOR UNIT
Type RP100A
Connecting Cable
Type 242J159098B-15M
Length: 15 m
TRANSCEIVER Unit
Type RB 717A (6 kW), RB718A(12 kW) or RB719A (25 kW)
A
ERIAL Type RW701A-04 (4ft), RW701A-06 (6ft)
or RW701B-09
(
9ft
)
Serial Data IN/OUT
A
C Power Cable
Type: VV2D8-3M
Length: 3 m
AC/DC Rectifier
Type PS-010
DC mains
10.8 – 41.6 VDC
(RB717A/718A)
21.6 – 41.6 VDC
(
RB719A
)
This section is built into the Processor unit
Data 1 (TX/RX)
Data 2 (TX/RX)
Data 3 (TX/RX)
Gyro/Log Interface
Type KSA-08A
(Option)
DC Power cable
Type CW-256-2M
Length: 2 m
A
IS Interface
Type AIS-100
(Option)
ATAType MRE-300
(Option)
Length: 2m
Display UNIT
(User supply)
Display Cable
CW-560-2M
A
IS Information
OPERATION UNIT
Type RO100A Bearing Signal
LOG Signal
Gyro Power Supply
(11-40 VDC)
A
C mains
100/115/200/230 VAC
Figure 1.1 System configuration of RA83/84/85/93/94/95 series of radar
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Contents
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2.1 Standard equipment list.........................................2-1
2.2 Spare parts list........................................................ 2-4
2.3 Installation material list .........................................2-4
2.4 Optional items ........................................................2-5
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Chapter 2 Equipment Supplied
2.1 Standard equipment list
RA83
No. Item name Type name Remark Weight/length Q’ty
1 Aerial RW701A-04/06
or RW701B-09
4 ft / 6 ft
9 ft
6 kg / 8 kg
12 kg
1
2 Transceiver unit RB717A 6 kW 17 kg 1
3 Processor unit RP100A 5.5 kg 1
4 Operation unit RO100A 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 RA80/90SER.OM.E Operation manual Not specified 1
RA84
No. Item name Type name Remark Weight/length Q’ty
1 Aerial RW701A-04/06
or RW701B-09
4 ft / 6 ft
9 ft
6 kg / 8 kg
12 kg
1
2 Transceiver unit RB718A 12 kW 17 kg 1
3 Processor unit RP100A 5.5 kg 1
4 Operation unit RO100A 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 RA80/90SER.OM.E Operation manual Not specified 1
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RA85
No. Item name Type name Remark Weight/length Q’ty
1 Aerial RW701A-04/06
or RW701B-09
4 ft / 6 ft
9 ft
6 kg / 8 kg
12 kg
1
2 Transceiver unit RB719A 25 kW 21 kg 1
3 Processor unit RP100A 5.5 kg 1
4 Operation unit RO100A 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 RA80/90SER.OM.E Operation manual Not specified 1
RA93
No. Item name Type name Remark Weight/length Q’ty
1 Aerial RW701A-04/06
or RW701B-09
4 ft / 6 ft
9 ft
6 kg / 8 kg
12 kg
1
2 Transceiver unit RB717A 6 kW 17 kg 1
3 Processor unit RP100A 5.5 kg 1
4 Operation unit RO100A 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 RA80/90SER.OM.E Operation manual Not specified 1
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RA94
No. Item name Type name Remark Weight/length Q’ty
1 Aerial RW701A-04/06
or RW701B-09
4 ft / 6 ft
9 ft
6 kg / 8 kg
12 kg
1
2 Transceiver unit RB718A 12 kW 17 kg 1
3 Processor unit RP100A 5.5 kg 1
4 Operation unit RO100A 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 RA80/90SER.OM.E Operation manual Not specified 1
RA95
No. Item name Type name Remark Weight/length Q’ty
1 Aerial RW701A-04/06
or RW701B-09
4 ft / 6 ft
9 ft
6 kg / 8 kg
12 kg
1
2 Transceiver unit RB719A 25 kW 21 kg 1
3 Processor unit RP100A 5.5 kg 1
4 Operation unit RO100A 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 RA80/90SER.OM.E Operation manual Not specified 1
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2.2 Spare parts list
RA83/84/85/93/94/95 (Common use)
No Description Rating Remark Shape (Dimensions) Q’ty Use
1 Fuse 15A Normal blow Tubular (
φ 6.3 x 32) 1 Main power supply
2 Fuse 5A Normal blow Tubular (
φ 5 x 25) 1 Motor power supply
3 Fuse 0.3A Normal blow Tubular (
φ 5 x 25) 1 High voltage power supply
4 Motor brush 24Z125209B Not specified Not specified 1 set Antenna motor
2.3 Installation material list
RA83/84/85/93/94/95 (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
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2.4 Optional items
RA83/84/85/93/94/95 (Common use)
No. Description Rating Remark Weight/length/Q’ty
1 Gyro/Log Interface KSA-08A Built into the processor unit Not specified
2 ATA MRE-300 Built into the processor unit Not specified
3 AIS Interface AIS-100 Built into the processor unit Not specified
CW-387-5M For AIS I/F. One end with
8-pin connector and flying
leads on the other end
5 m
CW-376-5M For Navigator. One end with
a 6-pin connector and flying
leads on the other end
5 m
CW-388-5M For Gyro/Log I/F. One end
with 10-pin connector and
flying leads on the other end
5 m
4
Connecting cable
CW-561-10M For Remote Display. With
12-pin connector on both
ends
10 m
5 Display Cable CW-560-2M With D-sub connector on
both ends 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
242J159098C-20M 20 m
242J159098D-30M 30 m
8 Connecting cable in
extra length
242J159098E-XM
(See NOTE)
Connectors attached on both
ends
100 m max
NOTE: The length of the cable is specified by the customer within 100 meters.
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Chapter 3
Technical Specification
Contents
Page No.
3.1 Antenna specification............................................3-1
3.2 Processor specification.........................................3-1
3.3 ATA Specification (Option) .................................... 3-2
3.4 AIS Specification (Option).....................................3-3
3.5 Serial data and sentence used.............................. 3-3
3.6 Power Supply..........................................................3-3
3.7 Compass Safe Distance......................................... 3-4
3.8 Environmental specification .................................3-4
3.9 Mechanical specification....................................... 3-4
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