Raytheon NSC 18 User manual

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NSC 18
Navigational Radar System
User Manual
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1 Introduction 1−4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 Radar System 1−5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 DISPLAY ORGANIZATION AND SUBMENU STRUCTURE 2−2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 FIRST STEPS IN OPERATION 2−7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.1 Switching ON 2−8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.2 How to use the CURSOR 2−10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.2.1 Cursor in park position 2−11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.2.2 Cursor symbols 2−12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.3 Radar operator panel 2−13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.4 Softkeys and operator controls in NSC display 2−15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.4.1 Softkeys in menu bar 2−15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.4.2 Operator controls in NSC display 2−17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.4.3 Toggle fields 2−18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.4.4 Sliders 2−18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.4.5 Drag and drop 2−20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.5 System reset 2−21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2.6 Switching OFF the NSC radar system 2−22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 DISPLAY OPERATIONS AND INDICATORS 2−24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1 Sensitivity controls 2−25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1.1 Gain and clutter processing 2−25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1.2 TUNE 2−25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1.3 GAIN 2−27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1.4 SEA 2−27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1.5 RAIN RATE 2−29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1.6 Filtering rain clouds FTC 2−30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1.7 CFAR 2−30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1.8 Search and rescue transponder SART ON/OFF (option) 2−31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1.9 Pulse width selection 2−33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1.10 Interference selection 2−34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1.11 Echo expansion 2−34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.2 Radar video displays 2−35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.2.1 Ship heading marker 2−35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.2.2 Relative Motion (R), Relative Motion (T), True Motion 2−35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.2.3 North Up, Head Up, Course Up and Repeater Up 2−39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.3.3 Radar video settings 2−43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.3.1 Range RNG 2−43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.3.2 RINGS 2−43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.3.3 CENTer 2−44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.3.4 RESET TM toggle field 2−45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.4 Electronic bearing lines (EBL) and variable range markers (VRM) 2−46. . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.4.1 Enabling EBL / VRM OFFSET using cursor 2−47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.4.2 Editing EBL and VRM 2−48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.4.3 Deactivating EBL and VRM 2−49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.4.4 Parallel index line PI 2−51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.4.5 Deactivating the parallel index line PI 2−52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.5 Cursor information in the radar video 2−53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.6 Information panel 2−54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.6.1 Display of OWN SHIP DATA 2−55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.6.2 Display and selection of VECTOR and HISTORY TRACK information 2−57. . . . . . . . .
2.3.6.3 Function display 2−59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.6.4 Display for ALARM 2−60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.6.5 Display for task messages 2−64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.6.6 Menu with softkeys 2−65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4 ARPA FUNCTION 2−67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.1 General Information 2−67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.2 MANUAL PLOTTING −ACQ TGT −2−70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.3 AUTOMATIC PLOTTING −ARPA MENU −2−71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.4 CPA/TCPA 2−72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.4.1 Determining the CPA/TCPA radius 2−73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.5 CREATE ZONE form 2−74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.5.1 Select ACQUISITION zone form 2−76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.5.2 Select GUARD zone form 2−82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.5.3 Select EXCLUSION zone form 2−86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.6 EDIT ZONE 2−88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.7 DELETE ZONE 2−89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.8 Potential collision points (PCP) and closest point of approach (CPA) symbols 2−90. . .
2.4.9 Closest point of approach (CPA) warning on PCPs 2−94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.10 Closest point of approach CPA warning 2−96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.11 Delete all targets 2−97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.4.12 Reference target ON/OFF 2−98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.13 ARPA INFO 2−100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.14 AIS INFO (option) 2−102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.14.1 AIS Symbols in the Radar Video 2−104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4.14.2 AIS symbols 2−105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5 FUNCTION MENU 2−106. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.1 Select MAP MENU 2−106. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.1.1 MAP MENU −EDIT 2−107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.1.2 MAP MENU −CONTROL −2−116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.1.3 MAP MENU −EXCHANGE −2−120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.1.4 MAP MENU −SAVE −2−122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.1.5 MAP MENU −DELETE −2−123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.1.6 MAP MENU −LOAD −2−124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.2 Select TRIAL MANOEUVRE 2−126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.3 Select ROUTE (option) 2−130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.4 Select T−SCE (ON/OFF) 2−132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.5 Select PERFORMANCE MONITOR 2−134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.5.1 Performance monitor 2−134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5.6 Select SECTOR BLANKING (ON/OFF) 2−137. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Theory of Operation 3−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Radar Plotting Terminology 3−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Radar Pattern Interpretation 3−5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.1 Range 3−5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.1.1 Radar Interference 3−6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.1.2 Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter 3−7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.1.3 Side Lobe Effect 3−8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.1.4 Second trace false echo 3−9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.1.5 Abnormal Atmospheric Conditions 3−11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 Vector Presentation 3−12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3.1 True Vector Mode 3−12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3.2 Relative Vector Mode 3−13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.4 Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) 3−14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.1 Sensor Errors 3−15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.1.1 Gyro Compass 3−15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.1.2 Speed Log 3−15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.1.3 Plotting 3−16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.2 Collisions Assessment (Surveillance) 3−18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.2.1 Accuracy of Collision Assessment 3−18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4.2.2 Displaying of CPAs 3−18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5 Keep the following points in mind when operating the NSC. 3−20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annex


NSC
List of Abbreviations
A
ACP, Azimuth Commit Point
ARPA, Automatic Plotting Aid
ARP, Azimuth Reset Point
B
BRG, Bearing
C
CPA, Closest Point of Appoach
C−UP, Course Up
CSE, Course
CURS, Cursor
D
DST, Distance
E
EBL, Electronic Bearing Line
ETA, Estimated Time of Arrival
EXCL, Exclusion
EXP, Expansion
F
F, Floating
FTC, Fast Time Constant
FTM, Fix True Motion
H
H−UP, Head Up
HDG, Heading
HW, Hardware
I
ISU, Interswitch Unit
L
LP,Long Pulse
M
MTR, Modulator Transmitter Receiver
N
N−UP, North−Up
NM, Nautical Miles
P
PCP, Potential Collision Point
PMU, Performance Monitor Unit
POS, Position
PPI, Plan Position Indicator
R
RACON, Receiver/Transmitter Trans-
ponder Devices used as a Navigation
aid
R−UP, Repeater Up
RCSE, Relative course
RM (R), Relative Motion and Relative
Trails
RM (T), Relative Motion and True Trails
RNG, Range
RR, Range Rings
RSPD, Relative Speed
S
STBY, Standby
SHM, Ship Heading Marker
SP, Short Pulse

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NSC
List of Abbreviations
T
T−SCE, Test scenario
TCM, Transceiver control module,
TN, Tune
TTG, Time to go
Tx, Transceiver ON
TCPA, Time of Closest Point of Approach
TM, True Motion
TRU, True
TTG, Time To Go
TFT, Thin Film Transistor
V
VRM, Variable Range Marker
X
XCVR, Transceiver unit

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MODE RM (T)
TRAILS TRUE
SPEED LOG (WT)
VECTOR TRUE
FILTER (KEY) ON
ECHO EXP ON
ANTI−COLLISION AREAS
ARPA PCP/CPA, CPA WRN on
PCPs
FWD ARPA CUP
OPTIONAL
VECTOR REL
PLOT HISTORY RM (R)
TRAILS REL
RECOMMENDED
USER ADJUSTMENTS AFTER
SWITCHING ON THE NSC RADAR
Trackball
Cursor

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CURSOR SYMBOLS
NORMAL CURSOR outside the PPI
DEFAULT CURSOR
OFFSET CURSOR
ECDIS CURSOR (option see chapter 2.2.2.2)
Select the PPI−presentation in favor.
means Relative Motion, own ship is stationary and other
objects, including land masses boys, ships at anchor and
ships in motion, move with correct relative speed and course
means True Motion, land masses, bouys, ships at anchor,
etc. appear exactly as they are. Objects in motion, including
own ship, move with correct true speed and course across
the operating screen.
means North−Up, geographic north is upward
−Stabilized operation−. GYRO Compass information is
required for North−Up operation.
means Head−Up, heading is upwards
−Unstabilized operation*−.
means Course−Up, course is upwards
−Stabilized operation−. GYRO Compass information is
required for Course−Up operation.
means Reapter−Up, repeater indication is upwards
−Unstabilized operation−.
3.
Day or Night mode
Press this button if you want to change in the night
mode.
T
T
T
T
T
2.
Switch ON the NSC.
Press the button 5s, the main power has to be switched on.
The Run−Up phase is terminated after 190s.
The NSC status is STANDBY.
Select this softkey per cursor. The softbutton name changes
to TX. The radar is ready for operation.
The attitudes selected last are effective:
These are:
PPI presentations and adjustments, Antenna sensitivities,
last Sensor choice.
1.
SWITCH ON THE RADAR,
SELECT THE BEST PRESETTINGS
Check
Dthe ALARM−Messages (detailed information
see chapter 2.3.6.4).
Dthe position indication between radar information
panel and position sensor.
Dthe radar video with the real area, make a bearing
to a known target (bouy, beacon, church).
Dthe magnetron quality. Check it with the performance
monitor (see chapter 2.5.5).
PPI adjustments
Select your required Range Scale (highest value
96.0 NM, lowest value 0.125 NM).
Fade the Range Rings, Rings are used to make quick
assessment of target’s approximate range from own ship.
The ship symbole appears in the range scale between
0.125 NM to 96.0 NM or in the ring scale
0.02 NM to 16 NM.
SITUATION SETTINGS
Antenna Sensitivity controls
AUTO mode for TUNE.
The TUNE control is used to tune the Receiver
Frequency to match that of the Transmitter.
The tune adjustment should be made on the
medium or long range scales that show radar returns.
The GAIN control adjusts the sensitivity of the radar
display.
AUTO mode for SEA, RAIN, FTC (SFAR).
The SEA control is used to suppress radar returns which
are the result of radar signals reflected from waves.
The RAIN control is used to suppress radar returns
which are the result of radar signals reflected from rain
drops.
FTC performs differentiating, or filtering of rain clouds.
Search and rescue transponder SART ON is to improve
detection of SART.
Select the puls length, from short to long pulse and vice
versa to optimize the target discrimination with respect
to selected range.
Select the interference function (ON or OFF).
Select the echo expansion (ON or OFF).
SHM
see chapter 2.3.2.1
Cursor
information
in the radar video
range,
see chapter 2.3.5
Antenna
sensitivity
controls
see chapter 2.3.1
Navigation
Electronic bearing lines (EBL) and variable
range markers (VRM)
see chapter 2.3.4
Park position
automatic cursor position
MenuBar
see chapter
2.3.6.6
Information
panel
see chapter 2.3.6
Radar Video
settings
see chapter 2.3.3
Radar Video
displays
see chapter 2.3.2
Radar operator panel
see chapter 2.2.3
used as SET button
Trackball
*) Unstabilized operation means.
No heading−or speed−sensor was available.
In this case following NSC functions are not possible:
ARPA function, True Motion, Fast Target ON/OFF
Afterglow Trail
Trackball
see
chapter 2.2.2
North
Marker
used to pick−up for
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IMPORTANT NOTICE AND SAFETY INFORMATIONS
This Radar is an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affected by
many factors such as equipment defect, environmental conditions, or
improper operation. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common
prudence and navigational judgement at all times.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant IEC 60936 to IEC 60872, IEC
60945.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency en-
ergy and, not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inter-
ference in which case the user will be required to correct the.
interference at his own expense.
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There is absolutely no danger in handling the external controls of the radar
while the radar is in operation. In the radar‘s interior, however, are high
voltages which are fatally dangerous to anyone careless handling interior
components. Be absoluteley sure that the radar power switch is OFF before
performing repair work or maintenance .
Furthermore, even when the power switch is turned off, a high voltage remains
in certain parts of the radar circuits. In particular, be careful of the magnetron
heater circuit, cathode−ray tube anode circuit, etc.. Utilizing a length of wire
with one end fully grounded or an insulated srewdriver, ground all high voltage
sections to discharge the residual charges and ensure that no charges remain
before touching any part of the high voltage sections. In any case, the most
dangerous thing to do is to touch any part of the high voltage sections without
making sure that the radar power switch is off.
HIGH VOLTAGE
Exercise care when approaching a rotating antenna. Be sure to turn off the
radar power switch before performing maintenance or inspection of the
antenna. Also, make sure that nothing or no one is near the antenna when
turning on the radar power supply.
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A short exposure to the microwaves radiated by the radar antenna is harmless.
However, avoid prolonged exposure to the microwaves. Never look directly into the wave
guide while checking transceiver operation, since microwaves are especially harmful to the
eyes.
The radiation of microwaves can be checked with a neon tubel . The neon tube will glow in
the presence of microwaves.
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1 Introduction
The Operator Manual
An operator should become familiar with the location of the display information
and the control panel buttons.
Manual overview.
Glossary of Terms
chapter 1 for important safety notes
for showing the NSC Radar System
chapter 2 for operation
short operation
chapter 3 for theory of operation
The NSC Radar is designed in accordance with the rules of the International
Maritime Organization IMO*.
* The International Maritime Organization is the specialized agency of the
United Nations with responsibility for safety and security at sea and the
prevention of marine pollution from ships.
The main components of the NSC Radar system include (see Figure: 1):
−the Flat Screen Display (TFT Technology)
−the Track ball, or alternatively the Radar Operator Panel to operate the Radar
−the Radar Processor which is, in addition to the NSC software, the interface to
the radar antennas (X/S−Band) and peripheral equipment (Gyro Compass,
GPS, Log Sensor, AIS, SART).
The operating surface of the NSC Radar:
The NSC Radar can be completely operated via the trackball−controlled cursor.
The Radar Operator Panel is designed for the execution of certain NSC func-
tions.

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1.1 Radar System
Figure: 1 NSC Radar System
Option: Can Bus Power 24V DC
Gyro−Interface
for Sperry/Synchro
Step Input
NSC
connection
board
possible signal inputs
(NMEA I/O):
Gyro/Speed Sensors,
AIS
10 kW X−band
antenna unit
(6 feet array)
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2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Three components are essential for operation of the NSC 18
Figure: 2−1 NSC Radar components for operation
Display
Radar control panel Trackball
Display
The display is a high−resolution TFT (Thin Film Transistor) flat screen color
monitor. It shows radar targets and data as well as a number of menus and
software buttons.
Trackball
All radar functions can be operated by trackball.
Radar control panel
A range of important functions can also be operated using the radar
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2.1 DISPLAY ORGANIZATION AND SUBMENU STRUCTURE
The following figures provide an overview of the organization of the NSC display
and its submenu structure.
Trackball
see
chapter 2.2.2
Cursor information
in radar video range,
see chapter
2.3.5
Antenna
sensitivity controls,
see chapter 2.3.1.
Navigation
Electronic bearing lines (EBL) and variable range
markers (VRM), see chapter 2.3.4
Radar video
settings,
see chapter 2.3.3
Radar video
displays,
see chapter 2.3.2
INFORMATION
PANEL,
see chapter 2.3.6 MENU
bar,
see
chapter
2.3.6.6
Park position
automatic cursor
position
SHM
see chapter 2.3.2.1
Radar
compass rose
with NORTH
MARKER
Radar video
Figure: 2−2 Display organization
Power
ON/OFF
button
see chapter
2.2.1
PPI
Reset
Dip switch
see chapter
2.2.5
T
T
T
T
T
North
Marker