Rose Point MDS-51 User manual

ROSE POINT
RADAR INSTALLATION GUIDE
Your guide to installing the Rose Point Radar
PRELIMINARY
11/9/2007

The information in this user guide is subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2007 Rose Point Navigation Systems.
All rights reserved.
Rose Point Navigation Systems is a trademark of Rose Point Navigation Systems. The names of any other
companies and/or products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
WARNINGS: Use the Radar at your own risk.
REVIEW: Need something about how you don’t want to get hit by the spinning thing and that it is
emitting microwave energy so you should not look at it or be near it.
The Radar is intended to be used as a supplementary aid to navigation and must not be considered a
replacement for other prudent navigation techniques. The captain of a vessel is ultimately responsible
for its safe navigation and the prudent mariner does not rely on any single source of information.
Rose Point Navigation Systems
16150 NE 85th Street
Suite 210
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: [phone]
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www.rosepointnav.com

Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents............................................................................................................................ 1
Items required but not included ...................................................................................................... 1
Power Supply.................................................................................................................................. 2
Determining Installation Location.................................................................................................. 3
Shifting Away from Obstacles........................................................................................................ 4
Installing the Scanner Unit.............................................................................................................. 5
Installing the Open Array Antenna................................................................................................. 7
Mounting the Control Box.............................................................................................................. 8
Connecting the Scanner to the Control Box ................................................................................... 9
On/Off Control Switch.................................................................................................................. 16
Connecting the Control Box to your Navigation Computer......................................................... 17
Installing the Radar Software........................................................................................................ 18
Calibrating the Radar.................................................................................................................... 19
Installation Angle.......................................................................................................................... 19
Parking Angle ............................................................................................................................... 19
Transmission Trigger Delay ......................................................................................................... 19
STC Curve Preset.......................................................................................................................... 19
Manual Gain Preset....................................................................................................................... 19
Manual STC Preset....................................................................................................................... 19
Auto Gain Preset........................................................................................................................... 19
Auto STC Preset ........................................................................................................................... 19
Auto Harbor STC Preset............................................................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 20
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 21
Return Policy ................................................................................................................................ 22
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 23
Radar Sensor Unit......................................................................................................................... 23
Power ............................................................................................................................................ 23
Interface ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Drawings....................................................................................................................................... 24
Interconnection Diagram .............................................................................................................. 24
RB715A Scanner Unit .................................................................................................................. 25
RB716A Scanner Unit .................................................................................................................. 26
RB717A/718A Scanner Unit ........................................................................................................ 27
MDS-5/MDS-6 Control Box ........................................................................................................ 28

Rose Point Radar Installation Guide 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Rose Point Radar.
Package Contents
The following items should have been included with your radar:
MDS-51
MDS-52
MDS-61
MDS-62
Scanner Unit
1 (RB715A)
1 (RB716A)
1 (RB717A)
1 (RB718A)
Interconnecting Cable
1 (10m)
1 (10m)
1 (10m)
1 (10m)
M10 hexagonal bolt
4 sets
n/a
n/a
n/a
M12 hexagonal bolt
n/a
4 sets
4 sets
4 sets
Control Box
1 (MDS-5)
1 (MDS-5)
1 (MDS-6)
1 (MDS-6)
Power Supply Cable
1 (2m)
1 (2m)
1 (2m)
1 (2m)
Tapping Screw
4
4
4
4
Fuses
6
6
6
6
Ethernet Cable
1
1
1
1
Power Switch
1
1
1
1
Optional Cables
If you will need a cable longer than 10m, the following lengths are available. Please contact Rose Point
Navigation Systems for ordering information.
MDS-51
MDS-52/61/62
15m
242J158055B
242J159098B
20m
242J158055C
242J159098C
30m
242J158055D
242J159098D
Items required but not included
REVIEW: Make sure this is complete!
Ground wire and appropriate connectors
Drill (REVIEW: Specify bit sizes)
Wrench (REVIEW: Specify sizes)
Silicon Sealer

Rose Point Radar Installation Guide 2
Power Supply
For the radar sensor to be operated normally, the power supply (battery) detailed in “Power Supply
Requirements” is required. Note also that if the battery is discharged, its voltage may fluctuate greatly,
causing the radar to malfunction. When starting up the radar system or beginning transmission, an
additional rush current is required on the power line. Carefully check the power supply system including
wiring by using a circuit tester.
Power Supply Requirements
The radar sensor power supply may provide anywhere from 10.2 to 41.6 VDC. The following table
describes the current requirements at 12 and 24 VDC.
12 VDC
24 VDC
MDS-51
5A
2.5A
MDS-52
6A
3A
MDS-61
7A
3.5A
MDS-62
8A
4A
Fuse Requirements
For the radar sensor to be operated safely, fuses with the proper rating must be used.
Supply Voltage to Fuse Table for MDS-51
Supply Voltage to Fuse Table for MDS-52
Supply Voltage to Fuse Table for MDS-61
Supply Voltage to Fuse Table for MDS-62
Note: Fuses marked* are included with your radar