NorthStar 4 KW RADAR User manual

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Northstar 4 kW Radar
Installation Manual

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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a normal installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
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A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports.
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Contents
FCC Statement
Industry Canada
Compliance Statement
Disclaimer
Warranty
Feedback from you
1Preface 3
2Introduction to the Northstar radar 5
2.1 4 kW Radar system overview ................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Check the 4 kW radar parts..................................................................................................................................................... 6
3Install the radar 9
3.1 Choose the scanner location ................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1.1 Power boat installations........................................................................................................................................................10
3.1.2 Yacht installations....................................................................................................................................................................11
3.2 How to find the optimum height for the scanner ........................................................................................................12
3.3 How to find the maximum detection range...................................................................................................................12
3.4 How to reduce false echoes and shadow zones ...........................................................................................................13
3.5 4 kW scanner dimensions .....................................................................................................................................................14
3.6 Install a scanner on a trestle.................................................................................................................................................15
3.7 Install the 4 kW scanner unit................................................................................................................................................15
3.8 Install the radar processor.....................................................................................................................................................16
4Wire the radar system 17
4.1 Wiring guidelines.....................................................................................................................................................................17
4.2 Connect the 4 kW interconnection cable (NS00310X) to the scanner...................................................................17
4.3 Run the 4 kW interconnection cable (NS00310X) to the radar processor ............................................................19
4.4 4 kW radar processor connectors.......................................................................................................................................20
4.5 Connect the 4 kW radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display ................................................................................22
4.5.1 Connect the radar communications cable (NS003107) to the junction box .......................................................23
4.5.2 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (common power source) .......................................25
4.5.3 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (different power sources)......................................26
4.6 Connect the 4 kW radar processor to an 8000i display...............................................................................................28
4.6.1 Configure the remote power control for an 8000i .......................................................................................................28
4.6.2 Connect an 8000i network cable (NS00481X)................................................................................................................29
4.6.3 Connect the optional NMEA compass for an 8000i .....................................................................................................29
4.7 Connect the power cable......................................................................................................................................................29
4.8 Connect the ground wire......................................................................................................................................................30
4.9 Radar system checklist...........................................................................................................................................................31
5Set up the radar with the Northstar 8000i system 32

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6Set up the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i 33
6.1 Turn the radar on and off......................................................................................................................................................33
6.1.1 Before you turn on the radar for the first time...............................................................................................................33
6.1.2 Turn the radar on.....................................................................................................................................................................33
6.1.3 Turn the radar off.....................................................................................................................................................................33
6.2 Configure the navigator communciations......................................................................................................................34
6.3 Heading sensor requirements.............................................................................................................................................34
6.3.1 Disable the heading sensor input......................................................................................................................................34
6.4 Calibrate the radar...................................................................................................................................................................35
6.4.1 Prepare for calibration ...........................................................................................................................................................35
6.4.2 Tune the radar ..........................................................................................................................................................................35
6.4.3 Set the STC Curve ....................................................................................................................................................................35
6.4.4 Set the trigger delay ...............................................................................................................................................................36
6.4.5 Set the heading calibration (heading sensor installed)..............................................................................................37
6.4.6 Set the heading calibration (heading sensor not installed)......................................................................................37
6.5 Adjust the appearance settings..........................................................................................................................................37
6.6 Restore all the factory settings............................................................................................................................................38
6.6.1 Restore the factory appearance settings.........................................................................................................................38
7Maintenance 39
7.1 General maintenance.............................................................................................................................................................39
7.2 Scanner maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................39
7.3 Other maintenance items.....................................................................................................................................................39
8Troubleshoot the radar 40
8.1 Technical support, service and repairs.............................................................................................................................40
8.2 Radar is not operating correctly .........................................................................................................................................40
8.3 If the scanner fails to turn .....................................................................................................................................................41
8.4 How to reduce noise and interference.............................................................................................................................41
8.5 Make sure the power is present and correctly wired ..................................................................................................42
8.6 Confirm the equipment installed.......................................................................................................................................42
8.7 Are Range Rings displayed?.................................................................................................................................................42
9Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system 43
10 4 kW Specifications 44

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1 Preface
This manual explains how to install the scanner and the radar processor. It also explains how to set up
the radar system after installation and gives information on troubleshooting.
This manual is supplementary to the Northstar 6000i/6100i Installation and Operation Manual and the
Northstar 8000i System Setup Manual.
This manual is written for professional marine technicians, installation technicians, and service
technicians, and can be used for information by dealers.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Ensure that mains power is OFF before starting installation or servicing work. Electrical shock, fire or injury can
result if electrical power remains ON, or is switched ON, during installation or servicing work.
A potentially lethal high voltage is present and can remain for a period of time after the equipment is turned OFF.
Ensure that capacitors are discharged with an Earthed wire before starting servicing work.
Ensure that internal surfaces are no longer charged before you touch them.
To minimize accidents, wear dry cotton gloves and avoid touching equipment with both hands unless absolutely
necessary. Always work from a stable position to avoid slipping or falling onto the equipment.
The radar is intended ONLY as an aid to navigation.
The skipper must make final decisions based on all of the information sources to hand
and must not rely solely on the radar.

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Only qualified personnel should install or service this equipment. Installation or servicing work that is done by
non-qualified personnel can result in equipment breakdown, poor performance of the equipment, fire, electrical
and physical hazards, injury or death.
Wear safety equipment such as a hard hat and a safety belt at all times when installing or working on the scanner.
The scanner is usually installed in an elevated position and serious injury or death can result if a person falls while
installing or working on it. It may be necessary to construct a working platform, particularly for the installation.
Install the scanner in an elevated position to minimize the radiation hazard to personnel.
Never look directly into the scanner at close range while the radar is operating.
Radar scanners emits electromagnetic energy at a frequency that can be harmful at close range. Always keep the
recommended safe distance from the scanner as follows:
Scanner
Model
Vertical beam
angle of scanner
(degrees)
Minimum safe distance (100
Watts per m² average power
density) Note 1
Minimum safe distance (10
Watts per m² average power
density) Note 2
2 kW 30 1.6 ft (0.5 m) 4.6 ft (1.4 m)
4 kW 25 3 ft (0.9 m) 9.3 ft (2.8 m)
6 kW 20 3.6 ft (1.1 m) 11.5 ft (3.5 m)
10 kW 20 9.5 ft (2.9 m) 3 ft (9.0 m)
25 kW 20 18 ft (5.5 m) 57 ft (17.4 m)
NOTES: Limits apply to exposure within the vertical beam angle.
Note 1: Peak occupational exposure limit pursuant to IEC 60936 Clause 3.27 and IEC 62252 Clause 4.32
Note 2: General public exposure limit pursuant to IEC 60936 Clause 3.27 and IEC 62252 Clause 4.32

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2 Introduction to the Northstar radar
The Northstar radars are designed as an option available to the Northstar 6000i, 6100i, or 8000i
systems.
A variety of scanners are available (2 kW, 4 kW, 6 kW, 10 kW and 25 kW) to suit different customer
requirements. Each scanner model has a corresponding radar processor model.
2.1 4 kW Radar system overview
The 4 kW radar system is intended for use in a marine environment. It consists of a dome connected
to a 4 kW radar processor by a prefabricated interconnection cable (NS00310X), which is available in
two lengths.
where A is the radar processor, B is the vessel's power supply, and C is the Network Linker (NS004721).
If the radar processor is connected to a Northstar 6000i or 6100i, it communicates with the display unit
through the 6000i and 6100i radar communications cable (NS003107). An optional extension cable
(NS003108) is available.
If the radar processor is connected to a Northstar 8000i system, it communicates with the 8000i
Network Linker (NS004721) through the 8000i network cable (NS00481X).
DC power for the scanner and radar processor is provided through a power cable that connects the
radar processor to the vessel's DC power supply. The power cable is not supplied.

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2.2 Check the 4 kW radar parts
The NS-RDR1042MD radar system consists of a scanner, a radar processor, and associated cables.
There are two basic options for the 4 kW radar:
NS004791R is the standard 4 kW radar scanner component, consisting of a box containing
the scanner and the 49 ft (15 m) interconnection cable (NS003102).
NS004791M is the alternative 4 kW radar scanner component, consisting of a box
containing only the scanner. This radar system is designed for use with the (65.5 ft) 20 m
interconnection cable (NS003103) which is ordered and supplied separately.
If you want to use an interconnection cable length other than the 49 ft (15 m) or 65.5 ft (20 m) options,
please consult your Northstar dealer.
If you're connecting the 4 kW radar to a Northstar 6000i or 6100i system, a 10 ft (3 m) radar
communications cable (NS003107) is supplied with the 6000i or 6100i system. If this is not long
enough, an optional 6 ft (1.8 m) extension cable (NS003108) for the radar communications cable can
be added between the radar processor and the 6000i. This extension cable is not supplied as standard,
and must be ordered separately.
If you're connecting the radar to a Northstar 8000i system, you need the 8000i network cable
(NS00481X) which is available is several lengths. This is not supplied as standard, and must be ordered
separately.
Unpack the boxes carefully and check the contents against the packing lists. If anything is missing,
contact your distributor.
NS004791R 4 kW scanner standard components
Quantity Item Part name Part no.
1
Scanner unit NS004791
4 M8x30
Hexagonal bolt
Part of Hardware
kit HR000067
4
M8 Spring
washer
Part of Hardware
kit HR000067
4
M8 Plain washer Part of Hardware
kit HR000067
1
Packing list LA000453A
1
Mounting
template
LA000452A
1 Interconnection
cable 49 ft (15
m).
NS003102
49 ft (15 m)