Koden - MDC-1840 60 10 20

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 +81 554 20 5865 Telefax +81 554 20 5880
Intended for Worldwide use as a Marine Radar for use aboard non-SOLAS vessels and
identified by the type number MDC-1860 / MDC-1810 / MDC-1820 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 60945 : 2002 ( Clauses 9,10 & 12 )

EN 62252 : 2004 ( Clauses 4.8, 4.33, 5.8, 5.33 and Annex D )
ITU-R Recommendation 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 +49 6078 2056 Telefax +49 6078 73824
Kenichi Chiwaki, QA Manager.

12 Oct. 2005
Notified Body : CETECOM ICT Notified Body : QinetiQ

Services GmbH Statement Number: QQ-RTTE-18/05-01
Registration-No.: E813925R-EO : QQ-RTTE-19/05-01
: QQ-RTTE-20/05-01
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

5278 Uenohara,
Uenohara-Shi,
Yamanashi-Ken
409-0112
Japan
Telephone +81 554 20 5865 Telefax +81 554 20 5880
Intended for Worldwide use as a Marine Radar for use aboard non-SOLAS vessels and
identified by the type number MDC-1841 / MDC-1840 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 60945 : 2002 ( Clauses 9,10 & 12 )

EN 62252 : 2004 ( Clauses 4.8, 4.33, 5.8, 5.33 and Annex D )
ITU-R Recommendation 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 +49 6078 2056 Telefax +49 6078 73824
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
AMENDMENT HISTORY
MDC-1840/1841/1860/1810/1820 Series OPERATION MANUAL

Doc No: 0093142102
No. Document No & Rev No. Date Amendments
(D/M/Y)
0 93142102-00 10/12/03 First issue
1 93142102-01 14/01/04 Chapter 5, para 5.2: Deleted “MAP” from the key switch,
which was mistakenly printed.
2 93142102-02 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 93142102-03 01/04/04 Chapter 2, 4: Added Ferrite Core.
4 93142102-04 02/06/04 Chapter 4: Added Auto Tune Adjustment
Chapter 3,10: Added NMEA formatter
5 93142102-05 09/09/04 Chapter 6.4.1.7 SERIAL
Chapter 10.4.5 PIN NO
6 93142102-06 22/02/05 Chapter1/Chapter 6.9 Added
7 93142102-07 19/05/05 Added MDC-1840/1841. Added Chapter 6.2.3.5, 6.4.2.3.

Changed Chapter 4.8.2.2, 6.4.2.7, 6.5.2, 6.8.3, 7.3,
7.3.1, 7.3.2, 10.4.5
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9 0093142102-09 10/04/06 Declaration
10 0093142102-10 10/07/06 Chapter 3
11 0093142102-11 30/07/08 Chapter 5
12 0093142102-12 19/08/08 Chapter 4/Declaration
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.
MDC-1840/1841/1860/1810/1820 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/m2 cause no
significant RF hazard.
Distance vs. specified RF Power Density Level

Power / antenna length 100 W/m2 10 W/m2
4 KW / 2 ft Aerial 0.80 m 2.54 m
4KW / 3 ft Aerial 0.90 m 2.85 m
4KW / 4 ft Aerial 1.01 m 3.20 m
6 KW / 4 ft Aerial 1.09 m 3.46 m
6 KW / 6 ft Aerial 1.30 m 4.10 m
12 KW / 4 ft Aerial 1.55 m 4.89 m
12 KW / 6 ft Aerial 1.84 m 5.81 m
25 KW / 4 ft Aerial 2.45 m 7.73 m
25 KW / 6 ft Aerial 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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Operation Manual
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 MDC-1800 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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Operation Manual General Descriptions
Chapter 1
General Descriptions
Contents
Page No.
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.......................................... 1-2
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Chapter 1 General Descriptions
1.1 Outline of the equipment

The MDC-1800 series of radar is designed and manufactured to meet the IEC
technical standards, shown below.
z IEC 60945 4th Edition 2002, General

z IEC 60872-2 and 3: EPA and ATA
z IEC/PAS 60936-5: AIS (display on Radar)
z IEC 61162-1 and 2: Digital Interface
The equipment is composed of two units, the antenna and the display. The antenna
unit comprises a 4 ft or 6 ft aerial, which is mounted on the transceiver unit of either
4kW(For MDC-1840/1841), 6kW(For MDC-1860) or 12 kW (For MDC-1810), 25 kW
(For MDC-1820) 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. The display unit has a drip-proof cabinet made of aluminum, and has
a 250 mm diameter effective screen shown on the 18-inch diagonal color LCD.
1.2 Equipment category

The MDC-1800 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 MRD-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 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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General Descriptions Operation Manual
1.4 System configuration

The MDC-1840, MDC-1841, MDC-1860, MDC-1810, and MDC-1820 radar sets are
configured as follows:
Refer to Figure 1 for the system configuration of this series.
MDC-1840
Component Unit Sub-unit Type name
Antenna Unit Not assigned
Aerial, 3-foot RW701A-03
Transceiver RB716A (4kW)
Processor Unit MRD-100
Operation Unit MRO-100
MDC-1841
Antenna Unit RB715A (4kW)
Processor Unit MRD-100
MDC-1860
Transceiver RB717A (6kW)
Display Unit MRD-100
MDC-1810
Transceiver RB718A (12 kW)
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Transceiver RB719A (25 kW)
1.5 Software type name used

The MDC-1800 series of radar uses the following type of software:
NOTE: The asterisk (*) shows revision code.
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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ANTENNA UNIT AERIAL Type

RW701A-03 (3ft), RW701A-04 (4ft) or RW701A-06 (6ft)
TRANSCEIVER Unit
Type RB716A (4 kW), RB717A (6 kW), RB718A (12 kW) or RB719A (25 kW)
Connecting Cable Connecting Cable

Type 242J159098B Type 242J158055B ANTENNA UNIT ANTENNA Unit
Length: 15 m Length: 15 m Type RB715A(4kW)
Data 1 (TX/RX)
Data 2 (TX/RX)
DISPLAY UNIT Serial Data IN/OUT
Type MRD-100 Data 3 (TX/RX)
This section is built into the Display unit
ATA Type MRE-300

(Option)
OPERATION UNIT
Type MRO-100 AIS Interface
Type AIS-100
(Option)
Gyro/Log Interface Bearing Signal

Type KSA-08A LOG Signal
DC Power cable (Option)
Type CW-256-2M
Length: 2 m Gyro Power Supply
(11-40 VDC)
DC mains
10.8 – 41.6 VDC
(RB715A/716A/717A/718A)
AC Power Cable 21.6 – 41.6 VDC
Type: VV2D8-3M (RB719A)
AC/DC Rectifier Length: 3 m
Type PS-010 AC mains
100/115/200/230 VAC
Figure 1.1 System configuration of MDC-1840/1841/1860/1810/1820 series of radar
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Chapter 2
Equipment Supplied
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
MDC-1840/1841/1860/1810/1820 SERIES Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Equipment Supplied
2.1 Standard equipment list
MDC-1840
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 Display unit MRD-100 12 kg 1
4 Operation unit MRO-100 2 kg 1
5 Connecting cable 242J159098B-15M With connectors attached on 15 m 1
both ends
6 Power cable CW-256-2M Cable with 5-pin connector on 2m 1
one end and fly leads on the
other end
7 Display cable CW-560-2M Cable with D-SUB connector 2m 1
on both ends
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-1800SER.OM.E Operation manual Not specified 1
MDC-1841
1 Antenna RB715A 4 kW, 2 ft ( Radome ) 10 kg 1
both ends
other end
6 Display cable CW-560-2M Cable with D-SUB connector 2m 1
on both ends
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MDC-1860
1 Aerial RW701A-04/06 4 ft / 6 ft 6 kg / 8 kg 1
both ends
other end
MDC-1810
both ends
other end
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MDC-1820
5 Connecting cable 242J159098B-15M With connectors attached 15 m 1
on both ends
6 Power cable CW-256-2M Cable with 5-pin connector 2m 1
on one end and fly leads on
the other end
2.2 Spare parts list

MDC-1841
No Description Rating Remark Shape (Dimensions) Q’ty Use
1 Fuse 15A Normal blow Tubular (φ6.3 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-1840/1860/1810/1820 (Common use)

No Description Rating Remark Shape (Dimensions) Q’ty Use
1 Fuse 15A Normal blow Tubular (φ6.3 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

MDC-1841
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 Display unit
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MDC-1840/1860/1810/1820 (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 Display unit
2.4 Optional items

MDC-1840/1841/1860/1810/1820 (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
4 Hood MRH-180 Not specified
5 Connecting cable CW-387-5M For AIS I/F. One end with for AIS
8-pin connector and flying
leads on the other end (5 m)
CW-376-5M For Navigator. One end with for GPS etc.
a 6-pin connector and flying
leads on the other end (5 m)
CW-388-5M For Gyro/Log I/F. One end for Gyro/Log
with 10-pin connector and
flying leads on the other end (5 m)
CW-561-10M For Remote Display. With for REMOTE
12-pin connector on both
ends (10 m)
CW-560-2M With D-sub connector on for Display
both ends
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 3m
8 Connecting cable in 242J159098C-20M Connectors attached on both 20 m
extra length ends
242J159098D-30M 30 m
242J159098E-XM 100 m max
(See NOTE)
NOTE: The length of the cable is specified by the customer within 100 meters.
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Contents
Page No.
3.1 Antenna specification ............................................ 3-1
3.2 Display specification.............................................. 3-1
3.3 ATA Specification (Option) .................................... 3-2
3.4 Serial data and sentence used .............................. 3-2
3.5 Power Supply.......................................................... 3-3
3.6 Compass Safe Distance......................................... 3-3
3.7 Environmental specification ................................. 3-3
3.8 Mechanical specification ....................................... 3-4
Operation Manual Technical Specifications
Chapter 3 Technical Specifications
3.1 Antenna specification

Model name MDC-1840 MDC-1841 MDC-1860 MDC-1810 MDC-1820
Aerial length 3 feet / 4 feet 2 feet 4 feet / 6 feet
Peak power 4kW 6kW 12kW 25kW
output
Frequency 9410 +/- 30 MHz
Beam width o
2.5 / 1.8 o
3.9 o
1.8o / 1.2
Horizontal
Vertical 22o 25o 22o
Side lobes Better than Better than Better than –23dB
Within +/- 10o
–23dB –20dB
o
Outside +/- 10 Better than Better than Better than –30 dB
–30 dB –20dB
Rotation 24/48 r.p.m.
Transmission pulse 4 kW 6 kW/12 kW 25 kW
width S (Short 0.08 μs / 2000 Hz 0.08 μs / 4000 Hz 0.08μs/2000Hz
pulse)
M1 (Medium 1 0.25 μs / 1500 Hz 0.25 μs / 2000 Hz 0.3μs/1300Hz
pulse)
M2 (Medium 2 0.8 μs / 600 Hz 0.5 μs / 1000 Hz 0.6μs/800Hz
pulse)
L (Long pulse) 0.8 μs / 600 Hz 1.0 μs / 500 Hz 1.2 μs / 500Hz,
450Hz(96NM)
IF center 60 MHz
frequency
IF bandwidth 15 MHz (S, M1) / 3 MHz (M2, L)
Noise figure Better than 6 dB
Operation in wind 100 knots as relative
Water proofing IPX6 (IEC60529)
grade
3.2 Display specification

Picture tube 18 inch high resolution color LCD
Effective diameter 269 mm
Resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels
Video level 8 levels
Presentation mode Head-up, north-up, course-up and true motion
Range scale (NM) 1/8 1/4 1/2 3/4 1.5 3 6 12 24 48(4kW) 64 (6 kW) 72 (12 kW) 96 (25 kW)
Rings interval (NM) 1/16 1/8 1/4 1/2 1 2 4 8(4kW) 16 (6 kW) 12 (12 kW) 16 (25 kW)
Off-centering Sweep origin can be moved to any point within 2/3 of the screen radius.
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Trail display interval Every scan, 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min, 6 min, 12 min and OFF
Alarm Entry alarm [alarm range (Minimum 0.5 NM), depth and bearing can be
varied]
EPA Up to 10 targets can be plotted, 5 points for one target each
ATA (Option) Display of acquire/track data of up to 10 targets and Guard Zone are
available. Display of guard zone is also available (any alarm range,
width and bearing can be set).
AIS data display Symbols and data, up to 64 targets,
Data available for EPA and Speed, course, CPA, TCPA, distance, bearing and age (time elapsed
since the first plot, applicable to EPA only).
ATA
Minimum detectable range 20 meters at 1/8 nm range
Range resolution 20 meters at 1/8 nm range
Range data accuracy 7 meters or 1% of the range scale selected, whichever is the greater.
Bearing data accuracy +/-1o maximum
Navigation data display Data of own ship’s position (latitude/longitude)
3.3 ATA Specification (Option)

Acquisition Manual
Tracking Automatic
Number of targets tracked Up to 10 targets
Numerical data output Distance, bearing, speed, CPA and TCPA
Alarm Collision alarm and lost alarm
On screen display Symbols (acquired target, tracked target, target with data display and
lost target), target number and vectors.
Display mode Relative and True
Tracking distance range Up to 40.0 nm
ATA data output To be taken via the DATA 1 connector on the display rear panel.
Signal level: RS422
Data format: IEC 61162-1
3.4 AIS specification (Option)

Number of targets displayed Up to 64 activated targets and sleeping targets in total
Numerical data indication MMSI, CPA, TCPA, CSE/COG, STW/SOG
On screen display Symbols, target number and vectors.
Indication limit range 1.0 to 20.0 nm
AIS data input To be taken via the AIS connector on the display rear panel.
Signal level: RS422
Data format: IEC61162-2
Formatter: ALR, VDO, VDM
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Serial data: IEC 61162-1 or NMEA 0183 ver 2.30
Sentence: BWC, GGA, GLC, GLL, HDT, RMB, RTE, VBW, VDR, VHW, VTG,
WPL
3.6 Power Supply

Mains Input Voltage: 24 VDC / 32 VDC
Input Voltage Tolerance: 10.8 VDC – 41.6 VDC
(for MDC-1840/1841/1860/1810)
21.6 VDC – 41.6 VDC (for MDC-1820)
Input Power: 170 W nominal at 24 VDC
Transient Protection:
Specified to the requirements of IEC 60945 4th Edition.
Reversed polarity protection: Protected by the Main Fuse.
AC Operation
Rectifier Unit Type PS-010 is required.
Input voltage range: 115/230 VAC
Input voltage tolerance: +/- 10%
Input voltage frequency range: 47 to 63 Hz
Input Power: 220 W
3.7 Compass Safe Distance

Component Unit Type Name Standard Steering
Antenna RB715A 1.4 m 0.95 m
RB716A/RW701A-03 1.4 m 0.95 m
RB716A/RW701A-04 1.4 m 0.95 m
RB717A/RW701A-04 1.4 m 0.95 m
RB717A/RW701A-06 1.4 m 0.95 m
Antenna RB718A/RW701A-04 1.4 m 0.95 m
RB718A/RW701A-06 1.4 m 0.95 m
RB719A/RW701A-04 1.2 m 0.65 m
RB719A/RW701A-06 1.2 m 0.65 m
Display MRD-100 1.6 m 1.15 m
Operation MRO-100 0.6 m 0.4 m
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3.8 Environmental specification

To the requirements of IEC 60945 3rd Edition. The measure environmental
specifications are as follows:
(1) Temperature and humidity

Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity
o o o
Antenna -25 C - +55 C +70 C 93%+/-3% at +40oC
Display -15oC - +55oC +55oC 93%+/-3% at +40oC
(2) Vibration
2-5Hz up to 13.2 Hz: Amplitude +/-1mm +/-10% (Maximum acceleration 7m/s2 at
13.2Hz)
13.2 Hz up to 100Hz: Maximum acceleration 7 m/s2 constant
3.9 Mechanical specification

Dimensions: W (Width) x Depth x Height, Unit in mm
Weight: Unit in kg
Antenna:
RB715A: 636 x 636 x 255, 10kg
RB716A: 280 x 390 x 450, 21 kg (for 3ft system), 22 kg (for 4ft system)
RB717A/718A: 280 x 390 x 450, 23 kg (for 4ft system), 25 kg (for 6ft system)
RB719A: 280 x 470 x 450, 27 kg (for 4ft system), 29 kg (for 6ft system)
Aerial Swing circle: 1034 for 3 ft, 1346 for 4 ft, 1970 for 6 ft
Display: 450 x 390 x 366, 12 kg
Operation: 354 x 130 x 49, 2 kg
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Figure 3.1 External dimensions of the Antenna unit, RB715A
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[Antenna unit]
Figure 3.3 External dimensions of the Antenna unit, RB717A/718A
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Figure 3.5 External dimensions of the Display unit, MRD-100
[Operation unit]
Figure 3.6 External dimensions of Operation Unit, MRO-100
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Chapter4 MDC-1840/1841/1860/1810/1820 Series
Installation Operation Manual
Chapter 4
Installation
Contents
Page No.
4.1 Installation considerations................................................. 4-1
4.2 Unpacking each component of the system ...................... 4-1
4.3 Inspection of each component unit and accessories...... 4-1
4.4 Setting the units .................................................................. 4-1

4.4.1 Antenna Unit.......................................................................................... 4-1
4.4.2 Display and Operation Unit.................................................................... 4-2
4.5 Cable routing and connections ......................................... 4-2

4.5.1 Antenna ................................................................................................. 4-2
4.5.2 Display................................................................................................... 4-2
4.6 Installation procedure......................................................... 4-3

4.6.1 Installing the Transceiver Unit................................................................ 4-3
4.6.2 Fitting the Aerial..................................................................................... 4-5
4.6.3 Connecting the cable............................................................................. 4-6
4.6.4 Installing the Display Unit and Operation unit ...................................... 4-10
4.6.4.1 Table mounting .................................................................................... 4-10
4.6.4.2 Flush mounting .................................................................................... 4-13
4.6.5 Connecting the cable to the Display unit ............................................. 4-16
4.6.6 Link setting for the gyrocompass ......................................................... 4-17
4.6.7 Ferrite core assembling for Power cable ............................................. 4-18
4.7 Setting up after installation .............................................. 4-19

4.7.1 Auto Tune Adjustment ......................................................................... 4-19
4.7.2 Transmission timing............................................................................. 4-20
4.7.3 Ship’s heading setup ........................................................................... 4-21
4.7.4 Setting Manual GAIN/STC (Height)/Manual STC ................................ 4-21
4.7.4.1 Manual GAIN setting ........................................................................... 4-21
4.7.4.2 STC (Height) setting ............................................................................ 4-22
4.7.4.3 Manual STC setting ............................................................................. 4-23
Chapter4 MDC-1840/1841/1860/1810/1820 Series
Installation Operation Manual
Page No.
4.8 Setting up option .............................................................. 4-24
4.8.1 AIS Interface (Option) .......................................................................... 4-24
4.8.2 Remote Display operation ................................................................... 4-25
4.8.2.1 Connecting the Remote Display .......................................................... 4-25
4.8.2.2 Required set up ................................................................................... 4-25
4.8.2.3 Possible operation on Remote Display ................................................ 4-25
APPENDIX 1 ................................................................................... 4-27

Installation of the ATA module, MRE-300 ........................................................... 4-27
Installation of the AIS module, AIS-100 .............................................................. 4-27
Installation of the Gyro Interface module, KSA-08A ........................................... 4-28
APPENDIX 2 ................................................................................... 4-31

Optional cables pinouts and cable color-coding designation .............................. 4-31
Operation Manual Installation
Chapter 4 Installation
4.1 Installation considerations

Qualified service personnel should perform the installation of the MDC-1800 series.
The installation comprises the following operations.
(1) Unpacking each component of the system.
(2) Inspection of the exterior of each component unit and accessory.
(3) Checking the ship’s mains voltage and current capacity.
(4) Determining the site of installation
(5) Installing the Antenna Unit.
(6) Installing the Display Unit
(7) Installing the accessory items
(8) Planning the cable routing and connections
(9) Commissioning
4.2 Unpacking each component of the system

Unpack your package and check if all of the items stated in the packing list are
contained in the package. If not, report this to the insurance agent for tracing missing
goods or refund.
4.3 Inspection of each component unit and accessories

Carefully check the exterior of each component unit for dents, damage, etc. Also
check the inside of component units for electrical and mechanical damage. The LCD
module is a fragile item, which is easily broken if the display unit is accidentally
dropped.
4.4 Setting the units

To achieve the best operational performance, the following factors must be
considered.
4.4.1 Antenna Unit

(1) The radar antenna should be mounted on the centerline of your ship where no
large obstacles interfere with the path of the radar beam.
(2) Location should be as high as possible, however, keep in mind that nearby objects
may be overlooked if mounted too high. Also note that the higher the antenna, the
higher the level of sea clutter.
(3) The mounting surface should be as flat as possible and approximately parallel
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with the vessel’s water line.

(4) The antenna unit should be positioned forward of large structure and exhaust
stacks, to avoid causing blind sectors on the radar screen as well as
contamination from engine exhaust on the radar antenna aperture.
(5) Provide sufficient servicing space.
4.4.2 Display and Operation Unit

(1) Select a location that provides good observation to radar screen and outside
environment.
(2) Locate the display so that it provides easy viewing from all likely operator’s
positions.
(3) Select a position safe and free of dampness, water spray, rain and direct sunlight.
(4) Provide enough space for servicing. Consider access to the rear panel for
connecting various cables.
(5) Position the display unit as far as possible away from other radio equipment.
(6) Keep a safe distance from the magnetic compass: standard: 1.60 m, steering:
1.15 m.
4.5 Cable routing and connections

4.5.1 Antenna
(1) The cable connecting the antenna and display should be run separately away from
other cables such as, radio antenna feeders, power cables, etc. Under no
circumstances should it be in parallel arrangement with other cables. These
precautions are essential to avoid radio interference to/from other equipment
installed on the ship. If this is not possible, either cable set should be screened
with metal conduit or another form of shielding.
(2) Cable should be run as short as possible but be kept within the standard length to
achieve best radar performance.
(3) The copper braids of the cable must be grounded via a grounding stud in the
transceiver unit.
4.5.2 Processor Unit

(1) The copper braids of the antenna cable must be securely grounded at a cable
clamp on the panel.
(2) The Processor Unit must be grounded to the hull via a grounding stud at the rear
of the display unit.
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4.6 Installation procedure

Observe the following procedure for installing the Antenna unit and Display unit.
4.6.1 Installing the Transceiver Unit

When mounting the unit, position the transceiver unit as shown, so that a notched part
of the transceiver base is directed towards the aft. This arrangement simplifies cable
fitting and servicing. Also take note of the precautions detailed in paragraph 4.4.1
when you attempt to install the antenna unit.
(1) Drill four fixing holes of 14 mm (12 mm for Radome) diameter on the fitting
surface of a radar platform, as shown in Figure 4.1.
(2) Fit the transceiver unit on the position and fix it using the 12 mm (10 mm for
Radome) stainless bolts prepared as installation materials.
Forward Forward
Unit:mm (inch)
4-φ12 4-φ14
214 199
(0.47) (0.55)
(8.43) (7.83)
65 Rotation Radius
170 (2.56)
(6.69) Center 185 R550 (3 ft antenna)
(7.28 in.)
R700 (4 ft antenna)
35
(1.38) R1000 (6 ft antenna)
φ15(0.59)
φ100(39.7)
(For Air Tube)
Radome scanner Open scanner (For Cable Inlet)
Figure 4.1 Plan view of fixing holes
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Ship’s heading
Chassis
Radome(bottom)
Mount base
Washer
Spring washer
Included
M10 Hexagonal bolt
Cable inlet
Fix four screws
Radome scanner
Ship’s heading
Double nuts
Spring washer
Washer
Scanner base
Mount base
Cable recess provided here

Cable recess provided here
Open scanner
Figure 4.2 Details of the base fixing
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4.6.2 Fitting the Aerial

(1) Remove the protection cap on the outlet of the rotating base.
(2) Fit the aerial on to the rotating base. Orient the aerial front face (the company logo
printed on it) to the direction to which two arrow-marks on the rotating base point.
(3) Fix the aerial with four bolts attached to the aerial base.
Aperture
Aerial
Rotating base
Arrow Mark
Protection cap
Rotating base
Plain washer
Fixing Bolt Spring washer
Figure 4.3 Fitting the aerial onto the rotating base
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4.6.3 Connecting the cable

4.6.3.1 Connecting the cable for the Radome type scanner
1) Be sure that the power is off.
2) Remove the upper part of the radome from the scanner unit. Lift it vertically to
avoid bumping it against the antenna. (There are four fixing screws.)
3) Remove the tape securing the antenna.
4) Remove the shield cover located on the backside. (There are four screws.)
5) Remove the cable clamping plate and rubber ring, pass the cable through the
opening, replace the rubber ring, and clamp the cable to the scanner unit with screws
on the fixing plate. Attach the 7-pin connector to X11 and 9-pin connector to X12 of
the printed circuit board.
6) Replace the aluminum cover. Lay the cable shield into the channel machined into
the aluminum housing. Be careful that the cable will not get caught up between the
main unit and cover.
Replace the upper part of the radome being careful not to bump it against the antenna.
Make sure that the cover is positioned in the correct direction as shown in Figure4.4.
The upper and lower parts of the radome each have four alignment markings
indicating screw positions.
Connect the cable to the plug labeled "SCANNER" on the rear panel of the display
unit. Be sure to secure the rubber boot around the cable connector rim.
Logo seal on
side wall
Ship's
heading
Cable inlet
Fix four screws
Figure 4.4 Fitting cover
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Antenna
Stern side
Shield cover
Cable shield
Fixing plate Fix connector on

Radome (bottom) Rubber ring PCB(X11, X12)
Interconnecting cable
Figure 4.5 Connecting the cable to the antenna
Inner shield
PCB
X11 (Connect here) X12 (Connect here)
Radome (bottom)
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4.6.3.2 Connecting the cable for the Open type scanner

(1) Remove the front and rear covers by loosening fixing bolts (4 bolts each).
(2) Remove the TR(transceiver) unit by removing two fixing bolts. Make sure the
magnetron fitted on the transceiver does not attract any magnetizing material.
(3) Remove the rubber sealing, washer, and retainer plate from the antenna cable.
(4) Feed the cable through the access hole through to the inside of the antenna unit.
(5) Slide the rubber sealing, washer and retainer plate onto the cable.
(6) Fix the cable retainer plate over the dressed braid using three fixing bolts.
(7) Fix the antenna cable with the cable clamp.
(8) Connect the antenna cable to the Modulator PCB. (Refer to the interconnection
diagram for detail)
TR unit fixing bolts
Remove these connectors
Fixing bolt
Fixing plate Clump
Interconnection cable
Lay the braid under the fixing

plate as short as possible.
Fixing bolt
Cable shield terminal Peel off residual heat-shrink tube here
Washer
Fixing plate
5 mm maximum
Scanner unit
Connecting cable Rubber water sealing
Cable inlet
Figure 4.4 Connecting the cable to the antenna
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ANTENNA UNIT DISPLAY UNIT

P1 PX
Description Color No. No. Color Description
+250V Violet 1 1 Violet +250V
NC NA 2 2 Blue +24V
GND Yellow 3 3 Orange(Larger) +12V
+40V Red(Larger) 4 4 Yellow GND
+40V Yellow (Larger) 5 5 Braid DATA-RTN
+40V-RTN Green (Larger) 6 6 Red (Coax) DATA
+40V-RTN Blue (Larger) 7 7 - -
8 Brown (Coax) BP/SHF
P2 9 Braid BP/SHF-RTN
Description Color No. 10 Gray (Coax) V/TRIG
+24V Blue 1 11 -
NC NA 2 12 Red(Larger) +40V
+12V Orange (Larger) 3 13 Yellow(Larger) +40V
DATA-RTN Braid 4 14 Braid V/TRIG-RTN
DATA Red (Coax) 5 15 Green(Larger) +40V-RTN
BP/SHF-R Braid 6 16 Blue(Larger) +40V-RTN
BP/SHF Brown (Coax) 7
V/TRIG-RTN Braid 8
V/TRIG Gray (Coax) 9
Grounding Lug
GND Braid 1
Figure 4.5 Interconnections between Antenna Unit and Display Unit
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4.6.4 Installing the Display and Operation unit

The display unit is designed for table mount and flush mount installation. Refer to the
following descriptions for detail.
4.6.4.1 Table mounting:

Display
(1) Remove 2 of the knob bolts that fix the display unit on to the base mount.
(2) Remove the display from the mount and put it on a level safe area.
(3) Put the base mount in place on which the display is installed and fix it using 5M (5
mm) truss tapping screw. (5 positions)
(4) Fit the display on the base mount to allow the unit to be fitted in position and fix it
with 2 knob bolts, which were removed in step (1).
Display unit
M5 (5 mm) screw
(5 positions)
Mounting bracket
Flat washer
Knurled fixing bolt
Figure 4.6 Mounting the Display unit
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Figure 4.7 Service space required for the Display unit
Operation unit
(1) Remove the screw cover (4 positions) at the corner of the operation unit. To do so,
insert a thin, flat screwdriver into a gap between the cover and the operation unit.
Apply gentle pressure to gradually pry the cover off the unit.
(2) Remove the mounting bracket from the operation unit by loosening the M5 screw
(4 positions).
(3) Determine the place to install the bracket and mark the point of screw. (4 positions)
(4) Put the bracket in place and fix with M5 (5 mm) tapping screw. (4 positions)
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Screw cover (4 positions)
M5 (5 mm) Screw (4 positions)
Operation unit
M5 (5 mm) tapping screw (4 positions)
Mounting bracket
Figure 4.8 Mounting the Control unit
Figure 4.9 Service space required for the Operation unit
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4.6.4.2 Flush mounting

Display
Preparation:
(1) Cut aperture in surface of the console panel and drill fixing hole of 4.5 mm
diameter (8 positions) as shown in the figure below.
Figure 4.10 Dimensions of aperture and mounting holes
(2) Remove 2 of the knob bolts that fix the display unit on to the base mount.
(3) Remove the display from the mount and put it on a level safe area.
Installation:
(1) Place the display into the aperture flush with the panel surface.
(2) Push 8 x M4 screws through holes from the backside of the panel and secure
using a plain and a spring washer and tighten.
Push M4 screw from the

Display unit backside with a spring
and a plain washer fitted
and tighten.
(8 positions)
Figure 4.11 Fitting the Display into the mounting aperture
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Panel thickness
Table 4.1 Recommended screw length
Fixing screw
Panel thickness Screw length
5 mm 15 mm
10 mm 20 mm
15 mm 25 mm
20 mm 30 mm
Operation Unit
Preparation:
(1) Cut aperture in surface to the dimensions shown below
(2) Mark screwing points with a sharp-edged tool.
Figure 4.12 Dimensions of the Operation unit mounting aperture
Installation:
(1) Remove the mounting bracket from the Operation unit.
(2) Remove a screw cover, which is fitted on each corner of the Operation unit front
face. (Refer to Figure 4.13)
(3) Put the Operation unit and connecting cable into the aperture flush with the panel
surface. Connect the cable to the Display unit at the specified receptacle. (Refer
to Figure 4.14)
(4) Fasten the Operation unit to the panel using a 4 mm tapping-screw. (4 positions)
In case you use M4 screws select an appropriate length that best suits fixing the
unit to the panel.
(5) Refit the screw covers removed in step (2).
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Screw covers (4 pcs)
M4 screws (4 pcs)
Operation Unit
Figure 4.13 Removing the Operation

Unit from the Mounting Bracket
Mounting bracket
M4 Tapping-screws (4 pcs)
Screw covers (4 pcs)
Figure 4.14 Installing the Operation Unit onto the panel
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4.6.5 Connecting the cable to the Display Unit

Connect the antenna cable, power cable and the data cable to the designated sockets
as shown in Figure 4.15.
Pin assignment on Pin assignment on
Gyro/Log Connector (Top view) Data Connector (Top view)
1 8
9 1 5
2 7
P1 P2 6
3 10 6 2 4
P1 P2
4 5 3
Gyro/Log Connections (See Para. 10.4.1) Data connector pin assignment

Type
242J158055B Pin
NAME SYNC STEP DATA 1,2 &3
L=15 m No. No.1: Shield
1 S1 X X No.2: OUT-A
2 S2 X X
Connecting cable 3 S3 X X
N0.3: OUT-B
Type 242J159098B 4 R1 X NC No.4: IN-A
Standard length: 5 R2 X NC No.5: IN-B
L=15 m 6 COM NC X No.6: GND
7 GND Frame ground
8 LOG 1 Mechanical contact signal
9 LOG 2 Mechanical contact signal
External video 10 N.C.
output for
External monitor Display unit (MRD-100)
and VDR (shared
outputs).
Refer to Para.
10.4.3 for pinouts
and signal details.
* See 4.8.1, 4.8.2
AIS* REMOTE*
GYRO / LOG
SCANNER
DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3
Operation unit
(MRO-100)
Power supply for
Gyro/Log Interface
Power cable (11-40 VDC)
CW-256, L=2 m DC Main Supply
Pin assignment on Power Supply Connector 10.2 – 41.6 VDC
(Top view) MDC-1820(21.6 – 41.6 VDC)
AC cable
No.1: Main DC (-) VV-2D8, L=3 m
1 5 No.2: Main DC (+) (Option)
No.3: Gyro I/FDC (+)
2 4 AC/DC Rectifier
No.4: Gyro I/FDC (-)
3 No.5: Shield
PS-010(Option)
Figure 4.15 Cable connections to the Display Unit
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4.6.6 Link setting for the gyrocompass

When the Gyro signal voltage is lower than 50V, change the link positions for J721 to
J7125 from “2-3” to “1-2” on the Main Logic PCB (E47-700*) as shown below.
Change setting from “2-3” to “1-2”,

applicable for J721 to J725
1 1
2 2
3 3
Main cabinet chassis
Main Logic PCB (E47-700*)
Display front frame
KSA-08A PCB module

(E47-510*)
Link pins for J721 to J725 for the

gyrocompass voltage setting
Figure 4.16 Locations of the gyrocompass links on the Main Logic PCB
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4.6.7 Ferrite core assembling for Power cable

Loop the power cable around the ferrite core three turns at position of 40 cm from the
connector as shown in figure 4.17.
Ferrite core
Connector
Figure 4.17 Ferrite core assembling for Power cable
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4.7 Setting up after installation

A few set ups are required after installation. Before carrying out the setting up
procedures, check the following items in order to make sure the equipment operates
in normal manner:
(1) Check that the ship’s power supply is properly rated to operate the radar system.
(2) No person is present near the platform or on the mast where the radar antenna is
to be operated. Put a warning tag on the display unit that reads, “RADAR
ADJUSTMENT IN PROCESS. DO NOT TOUCH ANY CONTROLS”.
NOTE: The following setup menus are protected from ordinary key operations. To
use this function, first turn off the radar set. Second, press and hold the MODE key
and turn the radar on. When the standby condition is established, turn the radar on
to enter the following menu functions.
NOTE: When operating the radar, the following error message happen to be
indicated on the screen in case of the first power on the radar after installation, or
leave the radar switched off for a long period;
"MAGNETRON HEATER CURRENT ABNORMAL", or "MAGNETRON
CURRENT ABNORMAL". If the message is indicated on the screen, please
ageing the magnetron first as follows.
1. Keep the radar OFF more than 20 minutes to wait the magnetron completely
cold.
2. Power ON the radar. Keep the radar to stand by state for an hour.
3. Transmit the radar at 0.25NM range scale for another one hour. Do not change
the range scale during the hour.
4. If above error message is indicated on the screen during this 0.25NM range
operation, start again from item #1.
If the error message is indicated on the screen and stop the transmission even
finish the ageing with above procedure, some problem may happen on the radar.
Please contact to our local dealer.
4.7.1 Auto tune adjustment

Menu Item: ADJUST/ PRESET/ AUTO TUNE
It is necessary to adjust the AUTO TUNE for the best radar performance when
installed the radar, or replaced the magnetron.
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Please perform the following adjustment with entering the maintenance mode by
press MODE key and power on ;
1. Set the range scale to 12NM and above to watch a land or a mountain on the
screen with pressing the range[+] key.
2. Select the TUNE item from the DISP/ ECHO menu, then set it to AUTO.
3. Enter the adjustment state with selecting the AUTO TUNE from the ADJUST/
PRESET menu.
4. Change the value with control the joystick to get the maximum echo visibility on the
screen.
5. Press ENT key to fix the adjustment.
4.7.2 Transmission timing

SYSTEM MENU: SYSTEM SETUP/DELAY
Adjusts the transmission delay time in order to match the timing of radar transmission
and the start of the radar sweep. In practice, refer to the following figures that illustrate
the result of the setting, whether it is properly adjusted or not. To effectively perform
this setting, find an appropriate nearby object that is straight across from your radar.
Carry out the following procedure to set up the proper transmission delay time.
(1) Highlight the DELAY item and press the ENT key to set up the selection-ready
status.
(2) Press the Joystick towards the up or down until a straight video line is shown on
the screen.
(3) Press the ENT key to fix the settings.
Delay time too short Delay time appropriate Delay time too much
Figure 4.18 Echo presentation depending on the transmission delay timing
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4.7.3 Ship’s heading set up

SYSTEM MENU: SYSTEM SETUP/HDG
Adjusts the bearing of the radar picture shown on the screen. First, take an optical
bearing of a stationary target located within a viewable range using a standard
magnetic compass on the ship. Then measure the target bearing on the radar. If the
deviation is found more than +/- 1 degree on the screen, carry out the following
procedure for correction.
(1) Move the Joystick up or down to highlight the HDG sign and press the ENT key.
(2) Press the Joystick up or down to change the bearing, in order to set the radar echo
bearing to coincide with the compass bearing.
(4) Press the ENT key to fix the bearing.
4.7.4 Setting Manual GAIN/STC(Height)/Manual STC

Gain and Sea settings have been properly set at the factory, however, when a need is
arisen to change these settings use the following procedures. Resetting must be
carried out in the following order.
1. Manual GAIN setting
2. STC (Height) setting
3. Manual STC setting
When completed, be sure to record respective setting values in the
GAIN/SEA/HEIGHT sheet prepared in this paragraph.
4.7.4.1 Manual GAIN setting

(1) Press and hold the MODE key and turn the power on. When a beep is heard,
release the key.
(2) Transmit the radar when STBY is displayed on the screen.
(3) Set the RAIN and SEA control to 0, GAIN to 8 and BRILL to 10 (Max),
respectively.
(4) Confirm the following settings. If not set so.
IR level: IR2
SEA, GAIN, RAIN: MANUAL
(5) Set the range scale to maximum. (MDC-1840/41: 48 NM, MDC-1860: 64 NM,
MDC-1810: 72 NM, MDC-1820: 96 NM)
(5) Select the GAIN MANUAL menu per ADJUST>PRESET>GAIN MANUAL and
display the GAIN MANUAL index entry window.
(6) Move the Joystick up or down until a desired noise level (density of the noise
speckle) is obtained and press the ENT key to fix the setting.
(7) Record the new GAIN setting value in the GAIN/SEA/HEIGHT Setting Record
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sheet (GAIN/SEA/HEIGHT sheet, hereafter).

(8) Repeat the above procedure for all range scales, if required.
4.7.4.2 STC (Height) setting

The STC characteristic is more less subject to vary depending on the height of the
antenna from the sea surface. Resetting the STC may be needed according to the
circumstances of the respective vessels. To achieve the best result, this setting should
be carried out off shore. Use the following procedure to do.
(1) Set SEA, GAIN and RAIN control to manual mode.
(2) Set GAIN to 8, SEA to 0 and RAIN to 0, respectively. Make sure that the sea
clutter speckle is appropriately shown on the screen. If the speckle is too much
or too short on the display, adjust the GAIN control as appropriate.
(3) Select an appropriate range scale to permit the clutter speckle is shown within
the screen.
(4) Adjust the SEA control to reduce the sea clutter until some residual clutter
speckle is shown.
(5) Turn the SEA control either clockwise or counterclockwise to see the effect of the
STC. If the effect is uniform in both long and short ranges, the STC Height
selection is considered appropriate. In such a case when the short range sea
return is suppressed earlier that that of the long range or vice versa, use the
following procedure to correct.
(6) Go SYSTEM>SYSTEM SETUP>HEIGHT and display the HEIGHT index entry
window.
(7) Adjust the SEA control to see the tendency of the control. If the short-range
clutter return is suppressed in advance to the long range one, reduce the
HEIGHT value by pressing the Joystick downwards, and vice versa.
(8) Adjust the SEA control to confirm the effect. If the result is not satisfactory, repeat
the above procedure.
(9) Press the ENT key to fix the setting.
(10) The HEIGHT index is irrelevant to the range. If this setting cannot be performed
offshore, the HEIGHT index should be selected with reference to the actual
antenna height from the sea surface. Use the following criteria as reference.
Antenna height Recommended

HEIGHT index
3m 8
5m 5
10 m 2
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4.7.4.3 Manual STC setting

This setting allows the maximum STC range to be effective up to 6 NM. Use the
following procedure to set up.
(1) Set radar controls as follows:
Range scale: 12 NM, RAIN/SEA: 0, GAIN: 8, BRILL: 10 (Max)
(2) Activate VRM 1 per: DISP>MARK>VRM 1>ON and press the ENT key.
(3) Set VRM 1 to 6.0 NM.
(4) Turn off IR 2 per: DISP>ECHO>IR>OFF and press the ENT key .
(5) Set SEA, GAIN and RAIN to MANUAL mode.
(6) Set SEA to 10 notch (Maximum).
(7) Go ADJUST>PRESET>SEA MANUAL and display the numeral entry window.
(8) Press the Joystick up or down to allow the background noise speckle is reduced
to about 6 NM. Press the ENT key to fix the setting. Record the value.
(9) Repeat the above procedure to the rest of the range scales using the same
value.
(10) Change range scale from one to the other with the SEA control set to maximum.
If the STC effect is not uniform on some ranges, reset the setting repeating the
above procedure.
(11) Reset IR2 to be activated.
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GAIN/SEA/HEIGHT Setting Record sheet

Range scale Pulse GAIN setting SEA
length
Initial New Initial New
96NM(72or64NM) LP
48NM LP
24NM LP
12NM LP
12NM M2
6NM M2
6NM M1
3NM M2
3NM M1
1.5NM M1
1.5NM SP
0.75NM M1
0.75NM SP
0.5NM SP
0.25NM SP
0.125NM SP
STC HEIGHT : Initial setting: New setting:
4.8 Setting up Option

4.8.1 AIS Interface(Option)
DISP MENU: NAV/AIS
Activate AIS function from DISP/NAV/AIS menu.
Automatic Identification System(AIS) will automatically display ships symbol and data
around your ship. The range of the data display ships can be set from RADAR/AIS
menu.
Pin assignment on
Data Connector (Top view) Pin No. NAME
1 Shield
1 7 2 IN-B
2 8 6
3 IN-A
3 5
4 4 OUT-B
5 OUT-A
6 GND
7 AIS ALARM+
8 AIS ALARM-
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4.8.2 Remote Display operation

A Display Unit type MRD-100 can be used as a remote display. To use the display in
this configuration, use the following procedure.
4.8.2.1 Connecting the Remote Display

Connect the Master display (MRD-100) and a Remote display (MRD-100) with the
connecting cable CW-561 (10m) as shown in Figure 4.9.
4.8.2.2 Required set up

Set the RADAR STATUS SELECT MENU setting to INDEPENDENCE/SLAVE, the
display unit will operate with the radar signal supplied from the external radar unit.
Please read "6.9 Operating the Interswitch" on this manual, too.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the Antenna unit to the remote display. If do so,
the remote display may malfunction.
4.8.2.3 Possible operation on Remote Display

The remote display is configured to be slave to the master display in terms of
transmission control, transmit and standby. Except this function, the remote display
has all controls that the master does, such as, gain, STC, FTC, range scale change,
off-centering, changing mode of operation, VRM, EBL, fixed rings, etc.
In the following circumstances, the display presentation becomes abnormal but is not
fault.
(1) When the transmission is turned off, the slave screen is displayed with plural
coaxial video caused by non-updated video data.
(2) When the master display is set to short range and the remote display to long
range, the remote screen will be shown with coaxial radar picture caused by
higher transmission rate video being supplied from the master display.
(1) On the contrary, when the master display is set to long range and remote display
to short range, the remote display screen will be shown with stretched video
towards range. In a particular case, the radar video display will be shown
halfway due to slower transmission rate.
NOTE: To utilize the nav data, true bearing mode, true motion mode and EPA/ATA
functions in remote display, relevant sensor units such as, gyro compass, speed log
and GPS receiver must be connected.
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Master Display
GYRO / LOG AIS REMOTE

SCANNER
DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA
Remote Display
External Display
Connecting cable
GYRO/LOG AIS REMOTE
CW-561-10M (10m)
SCANNER
DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA
Figure 4.19 Remote display connection

Pin assignment on Pin No. NAME
REMOTEConnector 1 VIDEO OUT
(Top view) 2 TRIG OUT
3 GND
1 8 4 AZIP OUT
2 9 7 5 SHF OUT
11 12 6 GND
3 10 6 7 VIDEO IN
4 5 8 TRIG IN
9 GND
10 AZIP IN
11 SHF IN
12 +12Vdc(Not used)
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Installation of the ATA module, MRE-300
The ATA module MRE-300 is installed inside the display unit. Use following the
instructions for installation.
(1) Locate the position of the four fixing studs on the Main Logic PCB (E47-700*)
prepared for the ATA module. (Refer to the figure below)
(2) Put the ATA module (MRE-300) on the studs and press the module gently
downwards in order that the connector installed on the module properly plugs into
the receptacle J705 on the Main Logic PCB.
(3) Fix the module using the four 3 mm fixing screws, prepared in the ATA module kit.
Installation of the AIS module, AIS-100
The AIS module (AIS-100) is installed inside the display unit. Use the following
instructions for installation.
(1) Locate the position of the four fixing studs on the Main Logic PCB (E47-700*)
prepared for the AIS module. (Refer to the figure below)
(2) Put the AIS module (AIS-100) on the studs and press the module gently
downwards in order that the connector installed on the module properly plugs into
the receptacle J716 on the Main Logic PCB.
(3) Fix the module using the four 3 mm fixing screws, prepared in the AIS-100 kit.
J705
MRE-300
Main Logic PCB

E47-700*
J716
AIS-100
Figure A.1 Position of the ATA and AIS modules to be installed
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AIS connector pinouts and cable color coding designaltion:
Cable type name Port name Pin number Signal name Color code
CW-387-5M AIS 1 Shield Braid
2 IN-B Red dot/Orange
3 IN-A Black dot/Orange
4 OUT-B Red dot/White
5 OUT-A Black dot/White
6 GND Black dot/Grey
7 AIS ALARM+ Red dot/Pink
8 AIS ALARM- Black dot/Pink
About AIS malfunction alarm

If the AIS transponder gets failed in operation, the AIS ABNORMAL status is supplied
from the transponder to the display causing the error message to appear on the
screen.
NOTE: In case no alarm signal lines are available in the AIS transponder, link the AIS
ALARM+ (Red dot/Pink wire) and AIS ALARM- (Black dot/Pink) signal lines at the
cable end at the transponder side. This processing is necessary to prevent the AIS
alarm message from being shown mistakenly on the display.
Installation of the Gyro Interface module, KSA-08A
The Gyro Interface module (KSA-08A) is installed inside the processor unit. Use the
following instructions for installation.
(1) Dismount the Main Logic PCB E47-700* disconnecting cables connected to
the PCB.
(2) Unscrew the four 3 mm fixing screws on the corner of the Power PCB E47-600*.
The four screws will be used for fixing the Gyro Interface chassis.
(3) Locate the position of the four fixing studs at the corner on the Power PCB
prepared for the KSA-08A module. (Refer to the figure A.2)
(4) Put and fix the KSA-08A module chassis with E47-510A PCB on the studs
using the four 3 mm fixing screws and connect cables to connector J708 on
the backside of the Main Logic PCB. (Refer to the figure A.2)
(5) Fix the Main Logic PCB E47-700* at the position again.
(6) Reconnect the cables to the connectors J707 and J718 on the topside of the
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Main Logic PCB. (Refer to the figure A.2)

(7) Reconnect all cables to the Main Logic PCB.
Cable connecting list

No. KSA-08A (E47-510A) Main Logic PCB (E47-700*)
1 J512 J708
2 J515 J707
3 J517/518 J718
GYRO connector pinouts and cable color coding designaltion:
Cable type name Port name Pin No. Signal name Color code
CW-388-5M GYRO 1 S1 Red dot/Orange
2 S2 Black dot/Orange
3 S3 Red dot/Grey
4 R1 Red dot/White
5 R2 Black dot/White
6 COM Red dot/Yellow
7 GND Shield
8 LOG1 Red dot/Pink
9 LOG2 Black dot/Pink
10 NC
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Main cabinet chassis
J517/J518
J512
ATA MRE-300 PCB module

(E35-703*)
J515
J707
KSA-08A PCB module
(E47-510*)
J718
Main Logic PCB (E47-700B)

J708
AIS-100 PCB module (E47-720*)
Display front frame
Figure A.2 Fitting ATA, AIS and Gyro Interface modules into Main Logic PCB
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Optional cables pinouts and cable color-coding designation
DATA connector pinouts and cable color coding designaltion:
CW-376-5M DATA 1 Shield Shield, Blue
2 OUT-A White
3 OUT-B Red
4 IN-A Orange
5 IN-B Black
6 GND Green
REMOTE connector pinouts and cable color coding designaltion:
CW-561-10M REMOTE 1 VIDEO OUT Coax. Black 1D(*)/White
2 TRIG OUT Coax. Black 2D(*)/White
3 GND Coax. Shield
4 AZIP OUT White
5 AHF OUT Yellow
6 GND Coax. Shiled
7 VIDEO IN Coax. Black 3D(*)/White
8 TRIG IN Coax. Black 4D(*)/White
9 GND Shield
10 AZIP IN Green
11 SHF IN Blue
12 +12V DC NC
NOTE for (*):

1D – 4D: This notation indicates the number of dots printed on the cable jacket.
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Operation Manual Basic Operation
Chapter 5
Basic Operation
Contents
Page No.
5.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Control Panel Layout ...................................................... 5-1
5.3 Operating Controls.......................................................... 5-1
5.4 Getting Started................................................................. 5-7
5.5 Basic Radar Operations.................................................. 5-8

5.5.1 Range Scale Selection ...................................................................... 5-8
5.5.2 Transmission Pulse selection ............................................................ 5-8
5.5.3 Gain control ..................................................................................... 5-10
5.5.4 Anti-clutter SEA control ................................................................... 5-10
5.5.5 Anti-clutter RAIN control .................................................................. 5-11
5.5.6 Bearing measurement using a single EBL....................................... 5-11
5.5.7 Bearing measurement using two EBLs ........................................... 5-11
5.5.8 Range measurement using Range Rings........................................ 5-12
5.5.9 Range measurement using VRM .................................................... 5-12
5.5.10 Range measurement with two VRMs .............................................. 5-12
5.5.11 Measuring the distance and bearing between any two points
by offset 1st EBL/1st VRM............................................................... 5-12
5.5.12 Picture off-centering ........................................................................ 5-13
5.5.13 Selection of presentation mode ....................................................... 5-13
5.5.14 Setting the Guard Zone ................................................................... 5-15
5.5.15 Control panel brilliance .................................................................... 5-16
5.5.16 Displaying the navigational data...................................................... 5-16
APPENDIX 1 Interpretation of Radar Images ......................... 5-18

APPENDIX 2 Receiving the Radar Beacons and SARTs ...... 5-22
Chapter 5 Basic Operation
5.1 Introduction
In this chapter, all necessary operating instructions are given from getting started to
turning off the system. The following panel layout illustration will give you an idea what
sort of key switches and controls are available as well as their brief functional
descriptions.
5.2 Control Panel Layout

The following illustration shows the layout of the control panel. All controls and key
switches are grouped for respective functions.
Menu Selection Keys

RADAR and CAL MENU keys
Basic Radar Controls
Radar Control Keys
Joystick
Figure 5.1 Control panel layout
5.3 Operating Controls

All necessary radar controls and functional settings can be made on the display
control panel. For fundamental radar operations, such as turning on and off the radar,
transmit, range change, gain control, anti-clutter rain and sea controls, the respective
dedicated controls and key switches are provided, which are grouped on the left side
of the control panel. For setting up various functions and ATA operations, relevant key
switches and the Joystick are provided on the right side of the control panel.
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Basic Operation Operation Manual
SWITCHES AND CONTROLS
POWER switch
POWER
ON The POWER key switch turns on and off the mains supply to the
radar system.
OFF
STBY/TX switch
PULSE
When the system goes into standby mode after 3 minutes
STBY preheating period, the STBY/TX key switch functions as a
transmission switch. To temporarily stop the transmission, press the
TX
STBY/TX key again. The system returns to standby mode.
RANGE +/- switches

RANGE
+
The RANGE key changes the range scale. A press of the + key or –
key increases or decreases the range scale, respectively.
SP/LP switch
PULSE
The SP/LP key is used to change the transmission pulse length to
SP either long or short. Default is a standard pulse length. Subsequent
pressing of the key toggles the pulse length between standard and
LP long pulses.
BRILL control
BRILL
The BRILL control is used to set the brilliance of the display tube.
Turning the control CW increases the picture brilliance and CCW
decreases the brilliance.
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GAIN control
The GAIN control is used to vary the receiver gain. Turning the GAIN
GAIN control CW increases the receiver gain, and CCW decreases the
gain. Select AUTO1, AUTO2, or HARBOR by ADJUST/ADJUST
MENU, the automatic gain control will come into effect. The GAIN
MANUAL sign will change to GAIN AUTO on the screen. In this
mode, no manual control is available.
SEA control
The SEA control is used to reduce the clutter echo returned from the
sea surface. Turning the control CW reduces the clutter and its effect
becomes the largest at a full CW position and minimum at a full
SEA CCW position. Select AUTO1, AUTO2, or HARBOR by
ADJUST/ADJUST MENU, Harbor STC and the Automatic STC
functions will come into effect. The HARBOR STC that provides a
preset Anti-clutter sea effect, optimized for narrow areas. The
AUTO1 and AUTO2 STC provides a hands-free Anti-clutter sea
effect. The mode will display as AUTO1, AUTO2, HARBOR and SEA
MANUAL in sequence. In the HARBOR and Auto Anti-clutter Sea
modes, the manual control is disabled.
RAIN control
The RAIN control is used to reduce the clutter echo from rain or snow.
RAIN
Turning the control CW reduces the clutter echo with maximum effect
at a full CW position and minimum at a full CCW position. Select
AUTO1 or AUTO2 by ADJUST/ADJUST MENU, the automatic
anti-rain clutter control will come into effect. The RAIN MANUAL sign
will change from RAIN to RAIN AUTO on the screen. In this mode, the
manual control is disabled.
EBL ON/OFF key
The EBL SEL key is used to switch EBL control at every press of the
key. When the second EBL and Parallel Index Line (PI) feature are
EBL selected, this key is used to select these markers in the following
cyclic order.
SEL - First press: First EBL
- Second press: Second EBL
- Third press: Parallel Cursor
- Subsequent press of the key repeats the
above steps.
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To select the second EBL, press MENU key and select 2nd EBL
item from the DISP/MARK menu. Then press ENT key and select
ON. To erase the second EBL, select OFF from the menu. To select
the Parallel Index line, select PI from the same menu and select
ON.
EBL control
EBL
The EBL control is a rotary type control used to move the EBL
position and parallel Index line.
VRM SEL key
The VRM SEL key is used to switch VRM control at every press of
the key. When the second VRM and Parallel Index Line (PI) feature
are ON, this key is used to select these markers in the following
cyclic order.
- First press: 1st VRM
- Second press: 2nd VRM
SEL - Third press: Parallel Cursor
- Subsequent press of the key repeats the above
steps.
To select the second VRM, press MENU key and select 2nd VRM
from the DISP/MARK menu. Then press ENT key and select ON.
To erase the second VRM, select OFF from the menu.
To select the Parallel Index line, select PI from the same menu and
select ON.
VRM control
VRM
The VRM control is a rotary type used to move the VRM position.
PANEL key
The PANEL key is used to change the brilliance of the panel
illumination. Every press of the key will increase or decrease the
PANEL brilliance in sequential order. The illumination level will be set to an
appropriate level when the radar is first turned on.
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OFFCENTER key
The OFFCENTER key is used to offset the picture to an assigned

OFF point determined by the cross cursor. First, move the cross cursor
CENTER with Joystick to the point where the picture is to be offset. Second,
press the OFF CENTER key. A further press of the key will reset the
picture to the screen center.
DATA DISP .key
The DATA DISP key is used to show navigational information on

the upper right of the screen. Every press of the key displays the
following information in sequence.
DATA
First press: Own ship’s course and speed data
DISP
Second press: Own ship’s position obtained from LORAN
Receiver.
Third press: Own ship’s position obtained from (D) GPS in
lat/long coordinate.
Fourth press: Own ship’s position and the distance/bearing
to a waypoint en route.
Caution: The navigation data shown in this step is directly received from
external navigator equipment. Note that the COG (Course Over Ground) and the
SOG (Speed Over Ground) data supplied from the navigator device may slightly differ
from what is shown in the top right corner of the screen as own ship’s bearing and
speed data.
MODE key
The MODE key is used to change the picture mode. Every press
MODE of the key will change the mode in the following sequence.
First press: H UP RM (Head Up, Relative Motion)
Second press: N UP RM (North Up, Relative Motion)
Third press: C UP RM (Course Up, Relative Motion)
Fourth press: N UP TM (North Up, True Motion)
Further press of the key returns the picture mode to the H UP RM
mode.
OFFSET key
The OFFSET key is used to set the EBL 1 and VRM 1 off-centered
OFFSET on the screen. Every press of the key toggles the EBL 1 and VRM 1
off-centered and centered.
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UPDATE key
The UPDATE key is used in the EPA function, in conjunction with

UPDATE
the TARGET key and Joystick, to correct a plotted target position.
For detail, refer to Para 6.6.11 “Correcting the latest plotting
position”.
DELETE key
The DELETE key is used in the EPA/ATA function, in conjunction

DELETE with the TARGET key, to cancel a plotted target. For detail, refer to
Para 6.6.1 Operation of EPA or Para 6.7.1 Using ATA.
ACQ key
The ACQ key is used in the EPA/ATA function, in conjunction with

TARGET
ACQ the TARGET key, to acquire a target for tracking. For detail, refer
to Para. 6.6.1 Operation of EPA or Para. 6.7.1 Using ATA.
TARGET key
The TARGET key is used in the EPA/ATA function, to assign the

TARGET target number to acquire, delete or display the ATA/EPA information
of each tracked target. For detail, refer to Para 6.6.1 Operation of
EPA or Para 6.7.1 Using ATA.
TRUE/REL key
VECT The TRUE/REL key is used to change EPA or ATA target vectors to
TRUE/REL Relative or True.
ALARM (GZ) key
ALARM The ALARM key is used to turn on and off the Guard Zone Alarm.
HL (GZ)
OFF
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HL OFF Key
The HL OFF key is used to momentarily remove the Heading Line

HL OFF from the screen. When the key is pressed and held, the Heading
Line will be removed and, when released it appears again.
AUDIO OFF
The AUDIO OFF key is used to temporarily turn off the audio alarm.
A press of the key will silence the alarm.
AUDIO
OFF
MENU key
The MENU key is used to display the MENU on the screen. Every
press of the key will change the contents of the menu as follows:
MENU
First press: RADAR MENU. This menu contains all the preset
items for radar functions, sensor data display and
EPA/ATA operational settings.
Second press: CAL MENU. This menu contains all technical
settings for the radar operation and Performance
Monitor.
ENT key
The ENT key is used to activate and fix the selected menu items by
ENT the joystick.
5.4 Getting Started

(1) Press the POWER ON/OFF key switch. The red LED lamp lights accordingly and
a 3-minute timer starts to count down. At the same time, the following
information will be shown on the screen.
z Application software name
z Range scale
z Range ring interval
(2) When the countdown timer finishes, the STANDBY sign will appear on the
screen.
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(3) Press the STBY/TX key to transmit. The radar starts transmission and the radar
video, alphanumeric and graphic information will be shown on the screen at a
preset brilliance level. Refer to Figure 5.2 for possible screen presentation.
5.5 Basic Radar Operations

Basic radar controls can be set up using dedicated keys and controls on the control
panel. These include:
z Range scale selection
z Pulse selection
z Gain control
z Anti-clutter SEA
z Anti-clutter RAIN
z Bearing measurement with EBL and two EBLs
z Range measurement with VRM and two VRMs
z Picture off-centering
z Selection of presentation mode
z Guard Zone Alarm
z Control panel brilliance
All available screen presentations are shown in Figure 5.2 and respective meanings
are given under the illustration.
5.5.1 Range scale selection

A press of the RANGE + or RANGE – key will increase or decrease the range scale by
step.
5.5.2 Transmission Pulse selection

Press the SP/LP key if required, to change the pulse length according to your
requirement. The pulse change function is available on specific range scales, ranging
from 3/4 NM to 12 NM. Available pulse lengths vs range scales are shown in Table 5.1
“Range vs Transmission Pulse Length”.
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Figure 5.2 MDC-1800 series On-screen information
No. Descriptions No. Descriptions

1 Tuning bar graph & tuning mode display 11 VRM (No.1/No.2) distance data
2 Screen & EBL/VRM offsets display 12 Parallel Index Line interval
3 Guard zone position (Range/Bearing) 13 Parallel Index Line bearing
4 Trail length in time 14 EBL (No.1/No.2) bearing data
5 Bearing/Speed Data & signal source 15 TX Frequency Band display
names 16 Electronic Buzzer status
6 Tidal data & track mode 17 Picture Enhancement status (ON)
7 Own ship’s data & sensor name 18 Interference Rejection status
8 Ship’s and Waypoint position data with 19 TX Pulse length status
position sensor name 20 Picture mode status
9 Cross cursor position data (lat/long or 21 Range scale and Rings interval
Range/Bearing) display
10 EPA (ATA) data
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Table 5.1 Range vs Transmission Pulse Length(PL)

RANGE(NM) Pulse code Pulse Length Pulse Length Pulse Length
(4kW) (6/12kW) (25kW)
0.125 SP 0.08 us 0.08 us 0.08 us
0.25 SP 0.08 us 0.08 us 0.08 us
0.5 SP 0.08 us 0.08 us 0.08 us
0.75 SP 0.08 us 0.08 us 0.08 us
M1P 0.25 us 0.25 us 0.3 us
1.5 SP 0.08 us 0.08 us 0.08 us
M1P 0.25 us 0.25 us 0.3 us
3 M1P 0.25 us 0.25 us 0.3 us
M2P 0.8 us 0.5 us 0.6 us
6 M1P 0.25 us 0.25 us 0.3 us
M2P 0.8 us 0.5 us 0.6 us
12 M2P 0.25 us 0.5 us 0.6 us
LP 0.8 us 1.0 us 1.2 us
24 LP 0.8 us 1.0 us 1.2 us
48(4KW) LP 0.8 us 1.0 us 1.2 us
64 (6KW) LP - 1.0 us 1.2 us
72 (12KW) LP - 1.0 us 1.2 us
96 (25KW) LP - - 1.2 us
5.5.3 Gain control

The GAIN control is used to change the receiver gain. The gain control can be
switched to manual or auto mode by ADJUST/ADJUST MENU. When the equipment
is turned on at first, the gain control will be defaulted to manual mode.
Set the gain control as appropriate to your operational needs. As a standard setting,
turn the GAIN control clockwise to 3/4 of the full excursion. This provides slight noise
speckles on the mid ranges and adequate speckles on the long ranges.
To set the auto gain mode, select AUTO1, AUTO2, or HARBOR by ADJUST/ADJUST
MENU. The receiver gain will be automatically set and the manual gain control will
accordingly become inactive.
5.5.4 Anti-clutter SEA control

The Anti-clutter SEA control is used to reduce the clutter echo appearing around the
center of the screen, which is caused by the echo return from the sea surface. The
effect of the control is highest at the center of the screen and reduces with distance.
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The Anti-clutter SEA control is effective up to approximately 6 NM, which can be

switched to either manual or auto mode by ADJUST/ADJUST MENU. When first
turned on, the anti-clutter sea control is defaulted to manual mode. To set the auto
Anti-clutter mode, select AUTO1, AUTO2, or HARBOR by ADJUST/ADJUST MENU.
The receiver gain will be automatically set and the manual SEA clutter control will
accordingly become inactive. The HARBOR STC provides a preset Anti-clutter sea
effect, optimized for narrow areas. The AUTO1 and AUTO2 STC provides a
hands-free Anti-clutter sea effect. The mode will display as AUTO1, AUTO2, HARBOR,
and MANUAL. In HARBOR and Auto Anti-clutter Sea modes, the manual control is set
ineffective.
5.5.5 Anti-clutter RAIN control

The RAIN control is used to reduce the clutter echo appearing on the screen caused
by the rain or snow. The effect of the anti-clutter rain control increases as you turn the
control clockwise and is the greatest at a fully clockwise position. The anti-clutter
RAIN control can be switched to either a manual or auto mode by ADJUST/ADJUST
MENU.
When first turned on, the anti-clutter RAIN function is defaulted to manual mode. To
set the auto RAIN-clutter control, select AUTO1 or AUTO2 by ADJUST/ADJUST
MENU. The clutter echo from rain or snow will be reduced automatically and the
manual rain clutter control will become inactive.
5.5.6 Bearing measurement using a single EBL

(1) Activate the 1st EBL from the DISP/MARK menu with select ON. The EBL will be
displayed in a dashed line with the bearing display in the bottom left of the
screen. An arrow mark will be shown on the front of the digital display to indicate
the EBL is active.
(2) Select the bearing mode if necessary, either RELATIVE or TRUE by DISP/[BRG
TRUE/REL] MENU.
(3) Rotate the EBL control to measure the bearing of a target. To measure a single
target, always set the EBL on the center of the target. To measure the bearing of
the edge of a landmass, move EBL towards the inside of the landmass by half of
the aerial horizontal beam width.
(4) To erase the EBL, select OFF from the DISP/MARK/1st EBL menu item.
5.5.7 Bearing measurement using two EBLs

(1) Activate the 2nd EBL from the DISP/MARK menu with select ON. The 2nd EBL will
be shown with the 1st EBL in a dotted line with the bearing display underneath the
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1st EBL bearing display. An arrow mark will be shown on the front of the digital
display to indicate the selected EBL is active.
(2) Use the same step as step (2) and (3) in the 1st EBL operation.
(3) To switch the active EBL to another, press the EBL SEL key.
(4) To erase the second EBL, select OFF from the DISP/MARK/2nd EBL menu item.
5.5.8 Range measurement using Range Rings

Display the RANGE RINGS on the screen from the DISP/MARK menu with select ON.
The range ring's interval is indicated on the top left corner of the screen under the
range indication. Approximate target range can be estimate with range rings.
5.5.9 Range measurement using VRM

(1) Activate the 1st VRM from the DISP/MARK menu with select ON to show VRM on
the screen. The VRM will be shown in a dashed line with the distance displayed in
the bottom right of the screen. An arrow mark will be shown in front of the digital
display indicating that VRM is active.
(2) Rotate the VRM control to measure the distance to a target. Always place the
VRM on the right front of the target.
(3) To erase the VRM, select OFF from the DISP/MARK/1st VRM menu item.
5.5.10 Range measurement with two VRMs

(1) Activate the 2nd VRM from the DISP/MARK menu with select ON. The 2nd VRM
will be shown with 1st VRM, in a dotted line with the distance displayed shown
underneath the 1st VRM display. An arrow mark will be shown on the front of the
digital display to indicate which VRM is active to control.
(2) Rotate the VRM control to measure the distance to a target. Always place the
VRM on the right front of the target.
(3) To switch the active VRM to another, press the VRM SEL key.
(4) To erase the second VRM, select OFF from the DISP/MARK/2nd VRM menu item.
5.5.11 Measuring the distance and bearing between any two points by offset 1st
EBL / 1st VRM
(1) Activate the 1st EBL and 1st VRM from the DISP/MARK menu with select ON to
display 1st EBL and 1st VRM.
(2) Place the cross cursor on the first target.
(3) Press the OFFSET key. The origin of 1st EBL / 1st VRM is now set on the first
target.
(4) Move 1st EBL to fall in the center of the second target.
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(5) Move 1st VRM to touch the right front of the second target. The distance between
the two targets will be shown on the bottom right center of the screen.
The cursor position

Target 2 Target 2 data is shown here
1st EBL
1st EBL
1st VRM
CURSOR REL
o
110.0
2.000 NM
1st VRM Target 1
Target 1
EBL REL VRM

o
20.0 3.00 NM
Figure 5.3 Measuring the distance between two points
5.5.12 Picture off-centering

The radar picture can be offset to any position within 2/3 of the screen radius. Use the
following procedure.
(1) Move the cross cursor to a desired point to be offset.
(2) Press the OFF CENTER key. The entire radar picture will be moved to the
specified point.
(3) A further press of the key will reset the picture to the center position.
5.5.13 Selection of presentation mode

The following four kinds of presentation modes are available.
(1) Head Up, Relative Motion
(2) North Up, Relative Motion (Note: Bearing information must be provided)
(3) Course Up, Relative Motion (Note: Bearing information must be provided)
(4) True Motion (Note: The bearing and speed information must be provided)
To select the presentation mode, press the MODE key. Every press of the key will
change the presentation mode in the above sequence.
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000.0 REL
Head Up, Relative Motion (H UP RM)

Ship’s position and heading line are always
fixed to the screen center and 0 degree of the
bearing scale, respectively. Bearings of the
objects displayed on the screen are relative to
ship’s heading. When own ship changes her
course, all displayed objects will move in
azimuth, accordingly. (Bearing Un-stabilized)
000.0 TRUE
North Up, Relative Motion (N UP RM)

Own ship’s position is fixed to the center of the
screen, meanwhile, the azimuth bearing scale
is stabilized in which true north refers to the
cursor scale of 000.0 degree. When own ship
changes her course, all displayed objects will
stay stationary in azimuth, accordingly.
(Bearing stabilized) To allow the bearing to be
stabilized, the true bearing data must be
provided from a bearing sensor such as a
gyrocompass.
045.0 TRUE
Course Up, Relative Motion (C UP RM)

The picture mode is the same as the North Up,
Relative Motion mode except, the ship’s
intended course pointed by the ship’s heading
line is brought to top of the display.
000.0 TRUE
True Motion (N UP TM)

Own ship and each target moves with its true
motion on the radar screen. When own ship
045.0 TRUE
reaches 2/3 of the screen radius, it is reset
backwards to a specified point to repeat the
display. To achieve the True Motion display, a
bearing sensor and a speed sensor must be
connected to the radar system to provide true
bearing and true speed information.
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5.5.14 Setting the Guard Zone

The Guard Zone Alarm warns the operator a target has entered the preset alarm zone.
When the target stays in the zone for more than 8 seconds, the ALARM sign will flicker
and an audio alarm sounds. Press the AUDIO OFF key to silence the alarm.
To set up the position of the Guard Zone

(1) Press the ALARM (GZ) key. This allows the EBL and VRM controls to be used for
moving the Alarm Zone in azimuth and range, respectively.
(2) Move the EBL control to set the position of the Guard Zone in azimuth. The
center bearing of the Guard Zone will be displayed in the lower right corner of
the screen.
(3) Move the VRM control to set the position of the Guard Zone in range. The
distance of the outer edge of the Guard Zone will be displayed in the same place
as the bearing display. The minimum distance is limited to 0.6 NM.
To set up the depth and width of the Guard Zone

(Reference drawing: Figure 5.4 The outline of the Guard Zone Alarm)
(1) Press the EBL SEL key and rotate the EBL control to set up the width of the
alarm zone. An arrow mark will be shown on the front of the WIDTH to indicate
width is active to control. A further press of the key will return to control the Guard
Zone in azimuth.
(2) Press and hold the VRM SEL key and rotate the VRM control to set up the depth
of the alarm zone. An arrow mark will be shown on the front of the DEPTH to
indicate depth is active to control. A further press of the key will return to control
the Guard Zone in range. The minimum distance of the inner zone to own ship is
limited to 0.5 NM.
(3) Press the ENT key to fix the settings. The Guard Zone will be shown on the
screen.
CAUTION: In the following case, the alarm function will become inoperative. The
ALARM range and bearing displays accordingly flicker to notify that the function is
inoperative.
z When the alarm zone is set beyond the viewable screen area caused by
improper range scale setting such as, the range scale is too short,
off-centering is too much, etc.
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Bearing of Guard Zone Guard Zone
The Guard Zone width
ALARM
>BRG 000.0o
The Guard Zone WIDTH 000.0o
depth >RNG 0.500NM
DEPTH 0.100NM
EBL for setting the Guard

VRM for setting the Zone bearing
Guard Zone range
Figure 5.4 The outline of the Guard Zone Alarm
5.5.15 Control panel brilliance

The control panel illumination is set by default. To change the brilliance, use either the
following procedure.
(1) Keep pressing the PANEL key to change the panel illumination in 10 cyclic steps,
starting from OFF, increasing, decreasing and finally to OFF again.
5.5.16 Displaying the navigational data

Navigational data such as own ship’s position, waypoint position and the distance and
bearing to a waypoint can be shown on the screen. Press the DATA DISP key to
display this data on the screen.
NOTE:
1. A navigator unit must be connected to the display unit.
2. The serial data format must be selected. Refer to Para 6.3 “SYSTEM: I/O SETUP
MENU” for detail.
Each press of the DATA DISP key changes the contents of the navigation display in
the following sequence.
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OFF: The navigation display is turned off.

OWN SHIP (COG/SOG): Own ship’s bearing and speed.
OWN SHIP (TD): Own ship’s position in the LOP (Lane of Position) coordinate.
OWN SHIP (L/L): Own ship’s position is expressed in latitude and longitude.
OWN SHIP (L/L) / WP (Bearing/Distance): Own ship’s position in latitude/longitude
and waypoint position in bearing and distance.
OWN SHIP (L/L) / WP (L/L): Own ship’s position and waypoint position in
latitude/longitude grid.
OWN SHIP’S POSITION DISPLAY
OWN SHIP DGPS Own ship’s position is obtained

from a Differential GPS receiver.
12 O 34. 567 N
34 O 43. 568 E
WAYPOINT POSITION DISPLAY
WP RT01 DGPS The position of Waypoint No. RT01

is obtained from a Differential GPS
12 O 37. 123 N
receiver.
34 O 42. 432 E
Heading Mark
RT04
RT03
Own ship’s position RT02
RT01
Waypoint numbers shown
Figure 5.5 The waypoint number display on the screen
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APPENDIX 1: Interpretation of Radar Images
Factors that affect the radar detection range
Radar Horizon
The radar uses microwave energy that
travels in a straight line like light. Light is
reflected towards the surface of the earth Radar Horizon
due to the temperature, humidity, and the Antenna
Target
atmospheric pressure changes in the air.
This causes the visual range to extend D H2
beyond the physical horizon. This is called H1
the optical horizon. Microwave has the same Earth
effect and this is called the radar horizon.
D=2.2(√H1 + √H2)
Meanwhile, its wavelength is longer than
that of light. The radar visual range is
therefore longer than light by approximately
6%.
Sub-refraction
Sub-refraction Cold air
When cold air flows over a warm surface,
the microwave is bent upwards as shown in Warm air
the figure. This phenomenon is called
sub-refraction. As a result, the detectable
range may be reduced. This situation is Antenna
likely to occur in the Polar Regions, or in Detectable range is shortened
warm current waters where cold air from the Earth
Polar Regions flow over the sea surface.
Super-refraction
When the air being warmed up in an inland Super-refraction
area flows over the cold sea, the microwave
is bent downwards. In this case, a Warm air
detectable radar range may increase. This
situation may occur produced in warm Cold air
coastal regions, and it becomes noticeable
as the temperature difference becomes
larger. Antenna
Detectable range is lengthened
Ducting
When two or more layers of different Earth
temperature come into contact with one
another, the radar wave may be reflected
from the boundary surface where different
refraction indices exist. As a result, the Ducting
microwave propagates along the curvature
of the earth while being reflected on the
wave passage situated between the Warm air
interface and the surface of the earth. This Cold air
passage is called “Duct”, and an abnormal
Warm air
propagation of the radio wave caused by the
duct is called “Ducting”. If the air layers with
mutually different temperature or Earth
atmospheric pressures are alternately
present along the different altitudes, radar Antenna
may be able to detect a target far beyond its
maximum detectable range.
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Picture resolution
The picture resolution depends on the bearing and range discriminations that are
solely determined by the antenna horizontal beam width and the transmission pulse
length. These factors are defined in the following explanations and illustrations.
(1) Bearing discrimination

The bearing discrimination is defined as the minimum bearing where two targets of
the same distance are displayed as two independent images on the screen. The
bearing discrimination is determined by the aerial horizontal beam width.
The distance between two targets The distance between two targets
in azimuth is longer than the radar in azimuth is shorter than the radar
beam width. beam width.
(2) Range discrimination

The range discrimination is defined as the minimum distance where two different
targets situated in line on the same bearing are shown separated. The range
discrimination is dependent on the transmission pulse length.
When the range between two targets is wider than the transmission pulse length.
Length of Range
transmission Between two
pulse targets
Echoes from
Radar antenna two targets are
separated
When the range between two targets is narrower than the Echoes from
transmission pulse length. Transmission Range
two targets are
between two
pulse targets overlapped (not
Radar antenna separated)
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Reading the radar images

The following pictures illustrate how the radar picture is constituted from an actual
situation around your own ship.
Actual view Picture on the screen
Buoy No.2 Echo of a small boat
Windbreak Echoes by windbreak forest
forest Echo of buoy No.2
Buoy No.1
Small boat Echo of the sea return
Sheer cliff
Own ship
Echo of the hill
Echo of a large ship
Large ship Own ship’s position
z The buoy No.1 is not detected because the cape blocks it.
z The echo of the large boat is painted similar to its actual profile because of short
distance.
z The echo of a small boat is shown as a spot because it has a small echoing area.
z The hill located on the starboard (in the bearings of 90 deg to 130 deg) has a deep forest
zone, and its echoing area is large. It is represented as wide spreading echoes on the
screen.
z Since the sand beach on the port side is deep, but is not topographic. The echoes are
shown weak.
z The windbreak forest produces strong echoes, and it is shown as massive echoes in
high contrast.
z The echoes reflected from the sea surface change from time to time, depending on the
wind speed and direction．These echoes are shown as a group of spots.
False echoes
The operator should be fully aware of various false echoes caused by the radar
performance, terrain and structures on the land, as mentioned below.
(1) False echo caused by secondary reflection
Target Heading Marker Real target

An example of false echo
Direct reflection pass
caused by the radar beam
Antenna reflected by an aft mast.
Mast Secondary Reflection pass
Direct reflection pass False echo

Real target
Boat An example of a temporarily
Secondary produced false echo caused by
Reflection pass
the radar beam reflected by a
large bridge.
False echo
False echo
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(2) False echo caused by multiple echoes

True echo
When a boat passes near a large boat, radio waves
Target
are repeatedly reflected between own boat and the
boat nearby, causing several echoes at regular Boat
intervals to appear in the same bearing (Multiple
reflections). These false echoes produced by
multiple reflections are called multiple echoes. In this
case, the real target is the closest one. The multiple
echoes soon disappear when your boat moves from
the boat that caused the multiple reflections or, the Multiple echoes
boat has changed her course. For this reason, the
true False
(3) image can
echoeasily be identified.
caused by the side lobes
Other targets
The radio beam emitted from a radar
Real echo of a
antenna contains some residual smaller strong target
beams on both sides of the main beam.
These components are called the side Main lobe
lobes. A closely located target with high
reflectivity can be displayed as an arc
caused by the side lobes. To reduce these
false echoes, reduce the gain slightly or
apply A/C sea control. Antenna
False echoes of the
strong target caused
by the side lobe
(4) Shadow and dead angle
If the funnel, mast or other structures are located near a radar antenna, the radar beam will be blocked,
causing a shadow area where no object will be detected by the radar. The angle of the shadow is called the
dead angle. To avoid the shadow, the radar antenna position should be changed to a better place to
minimize this effect. If this is not possible, the operator should be aware this dead angle exists while
operating the radar.
Picture of a close
in target
Shadow caused by a mast
and other structures nearby
These echoes are not shown

caused by the dead angle
The dead angle changes according to the

dimensions and distance of the structures.
Height of antenna affects the short

range target detection. If the
antenna is mounted too high, the
radar beam may skip the target,
causing no echo detection. The Width of vertical
vertical beam width of the radar beam
antenna also affects the close range Antenna
detection. height
Unilluminated
area
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APPENDIX 2: Receiving the Radar Beacons and SART
The X-band radar system is required to be capable of receiving signals emitted from a
Radar Beacon and a SART (Search and Rescue Transponder). To receive those
signals by the radar system, use the following procedures.
(1) Set the range scale to 6 or 12 NM.

(2) Turn off the Interference Rejection function from DISP/ECHO/IR menu item.
Refer to Para. 6.1.2 “IR (Interference Rejection).
(3) In case the radar picture is obscured with too many echo signals, detune the
receiver a little for better observation.
(4) When your vessel approaches the transmitting Radar Beacon or the SART, the
echoes will become blurred in an arc. For better observation of those signals,
adjust the Gain, Anti-clutter Sea and RAIN controls, as appropriate.
About SART
According to the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems) requirement,
the IMO/SOLAS class ships must be equipped with a SART. When a ship is in distress,
a signal will be automatically emitted from the SART so that other ships and/or
aircrafts can identify its location. When your ship carrying the X-band radar comes
within 8 miles of a ship in distress, the SART picks up the radar signal and responds to
it. The signal consists of 12 sweeps and is emitted in the frequency range of 9.2 GHz
through to 9.5 GHz. The SART has two sweep times that switch from slow sweep (7.5
us) to fast sweep (0.4 us) and vice versa, according to the distance. When the radar
receives this signal, a line of 12 dots, which is equally spaced at about 0.64 NM,
appears on the screen. The nearest blip of the SART indicates the location of the ship
in distress. When your vessel comes within 1 NM to the SART, a fast sweep signal is
displayed on the radar and a thin line connects the 12 blips.
Actual location of the ship carrying the SART

If your vessel is located at 1 NM or more away from the SART, the position at which
the first echo is displayed is 0.64 NM behind the actual SART position when the 12
SART echoes are identified. If your vessel comes within 1 NM from the SART, the fast
sweep signal is indicated. The position of this echo is displayed 150 meter beyond the
actual SART position.
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1 nm or more beyond Within 1 nm of the SART position

the SART position
Beam width of the
radar signal received
SART
position
Slow sweep signal
SART position
Current position
Fast sweep signal
SART mark length Bandwidth

9,500 MHz
9,200 MHz of the radar
Signal
7.5μsec sweep time received
95μsec sweep time
Sweep start
Slow sweep signal
Fast sweep signal
The SART signal presentation and its signal timing
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Operation Manual Using The Menu
Chapter 6
Using The Menu

Contents
Page No.
[Common key operation].................................................................... 6-1
6.1 RADAR Menu ............................................................................ 6-2

6.1.1 Picture Stabilization ........................................................................... 6-2
6.1.2 Ship’s Heading .................................................................................. 6-3
6.1.3 Ship's Speed ..................................................................................... 6-3
6.1.4 Set and Drift ...................................................................................... 6-3
6.1.5 Cursor Position.................................................................................. 6-4
6.1.6 Vector Time ....................................................................................... 6-4
6.1.7 CPA Alarm Limit................................................................................. 6-5
6.1.8 Data indication................................................................................... 6-5
6.2 DISP Menu................................................................................. 6-6

6.2.1 MARK ................................................................................................ 6-6
6.2.1.1 VRMs and EBLs........................................................................ 6-6
6.2.1.2 VRM Unit .................................................................................. 6-7
6.2.1.3 RANGE RINGS......................................................................... 6-7
6.2.1.4 BRG TRUE/REL (Bearing True or Relative).............................. 6-7
6.2.1.5 STERN MKR (Stern Marker) ..................................................... 6-7
6.2.1.6 CURSOR L/L (Cursor Position Indication) ................................ 6-7
6.2.2 ECHO (Echo Menu)............................................................................. 6-7
6.2.2.1 TRAILS (Echo Trail Setting) ...................................................... 6-7
6.2.2.2 IR (Interference Rejection) ........................................................ 6-7
6.2.2.3 ENH (Echo Enhancement)........................................................ 6-8
6.2.2.4 TUNE (Receiver Tuning Mode) ................................................. 6-8
6.2.2.5 MAIN TUNE (Manual Tuning Set) ............................................. 6-8
6.2.2.6 DAY/NIGHT (Day or Night Screen) ........................................... 6-8
6.2.3 NAV (Nav Menu) ............................................................................... 6-8
6.2.3.1 STB (Screen Stabilizing Mode) ................................................. 6-9
6.2.3.2 PLOT MODE (Plotting Mode).................................................... 6-9
6.2.3.3 TARGET ALL CLEAR (Plotting Target All Clear) ....................... 6-9
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6.2.3.4 ID DISP (ID Number Display) ................................................... 6-9
6.2.3.5 OUTLINE DISP (Outline Data Display)..................................... 6-9
6.2.3.6 AIS (Automatic Identification Systems) Data Display ............... 6-9
6.2.3.7 Navigation Display, Map Function ............................................ 6-9
6.2.3.8 TM RESET (True Motion Center Reset) ................................. 6-10
6.2.3.9 OS PAST CRS (Own Ship's Past Course).............................. 6-10
6.3 ADJUST MENU ...................................................................... 6-10

6.3.1 ADJUST ............................................................................................ 6-10
6.3.1.1 Screen Contrast Settings........................................................ 6-10
6.3.1.2 Navigation Position Alignment .................................................6-11
6.3.1.3 RADAR SENSITIVITY (Selecting Auto/Man Receiver Functions) .......6-11
6.3.2 PRESET ........................................................................................... 6-12
6.3.2.1 AUTO TUNE (Auto Tune Preset)............................................ 6-12
6.3.2.2 MANUAL TUNE (Manual Tune Center Preset)....................... 6-12
6.3.2.3 GAIN AUTO/MANUAL (Gain Preset)...................................... 6-12
6.3.2.4 SEA AUTO/MANUAL/HARBOR (STC Preset)........................ 6-13
6.3.2.5 RAIN AUTO/MANUAL (FTC Preset)....................................... 6-13
6.3.2.6 MBS (Main Bang Suppression) .............................................. 6-14
6.3.2.7 TARGET LEVEL (Target Detection Level) .............................. 6-14
6.4 SYSTEM MENU...................................................................... 6-14

6.4.1 I/O SETUP ........................................................................................ 6-14
6.4.1.1 HDG INPUT (Heading Input) .................................................. 6-14
6.4.1.2 GYRO SET (Gyro Initial Setting) ............................................ 6-15
6.4.1.3 SEA STAB SPD (Water Speed Input) ..................................... 6-15
6.4.1.4 GND STAB SPD (Ground Stabilized Input) ............................ 6-15
6.4.1.5 LOG PULSE (Log Pulse Rate) ............................................... 6-16
6.4.1.6 GYRO (Gyro Gear Ratio) ....................................................... 6-17
6.4.1.7 Serial Input Format................................................................. 6-17
6.4.1.8 SERIAL TRANSMIT (Serial Output Interval)........................... 6-17
6.4.2 SYSTEMSETUP ............................................................................... 6-17

6.4.2.1 RANGE DISP (Range Scale Display)..................................... 6-17
6.4.2.2 BUZZER ................................................................................. 6-18
6.4.2.3 LANGUAGE ........................................................................... 6-18
6.4.2.4 DELAY (Transmission Timing Adjustment) ............................. 6-18
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6.4.2.5 HDG (Ship’s Heading Adjustment).......................................... 6-18
6.4.2.6 HEIGHT (STC Law Selection)................................................. 6-18
6.4.2.7 TM RESET (True Motion Reset Position) ............................... 6-19
6.4.2.8 KEY SOUND (Key Click Sound) ............................................. 6-19
6.4.2.9 BUZZER FREQ (Buzzer Sound Frequency) ........................... 6-19
6.4.2.10 ALARM MODE (Alarm Zone Set Mode).................................. 6-20
6.4.2.11 TRAIL MODE (Echo Trail Mode) ............................................. 6-20
6.4.2.12 OFF CENTER (Off-center Mode)............................................ 6-20
6.4.2.13 GYRO/LOG (own ship’s information) ...................................... 6-21
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6.4.3 BITE (Built In Test Equipment) ............................................................ 6-21
6.4.3.1 ALARM TEST (Alarm System Test) ........................................ 6-22
6.4.3.2 ATA TEST (ATA Tracking Test Mode) ...................................... 6-22
6.4.3.3 Hour Meter .............................................................................. 6-23
6.5 MAINTENANCE MENU........................................................ 6-23

6.5.1 ANTENNA ....................................................................................... 6-23
6.5.2 OPTION........................................................................................... 6-23
6.6 Operation of the EPA ............................................................... 6-24

6.6.1 Using the EPA ................................................................................. 6-24
6.6.2 CPA and TCPA ................................................................................ 6-25
6.6.3 EPA plotting on the screen .............................................................. 6-25
6.6.4 Alarm display................................................................................... 6-26
6.6.5 Explanation of the EPA terms .......................................................... 6-26
6.6.6 VECT TIME (Selecting the Vector Time) ......................................... 6-27
6.6.7 EPA symbols ................................................................................... 6-27
6.6.8 WARNING LIMIT (Setting the Warning Limit of CPA and TCPA) ..... 6-28
6.6.9 TARGET ALL CLEAR (Clearing all target plots) .............................. 6-28
6.6.10 ID DISP (Displaying Target ID Number) .......................................... 6-28
6.6.11 Correcting the latest plotting position .............................................. 6-28
6.7 Operating the ATA.................................................................... 6-29

6.7.1 Using the ATA .................................................................................. 6-29
6.7.2 Outline of the ATA system................................................................ 6-29
6.7.3 ATA functions................................................................................... 6-30
6.7.4 Operating procedures...................................................................... 6-30
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6.7.5 ATA symbols ................................................................................... 6-31
6.7.6 Setting the Guard Zone.................................................................... 6-32
6.7.6.1 To set up the position of the Guard Zone................................ 6-32
6.7.6.2 To set up the depth and width of the Guard Zone…………….. 6-32
6.8 Operating the AIS..................................................................... 6-33

6.8.1 Outline of AIS ...................................................................................... 6-33
6.8.2 Setting the AIS to work........................................................................ 6-33
6.8.3 AIS data display .................................................................................. 6-34
6.8.4 AIS target symbols.............................................................................. 6-35
6.9 Operating the Interswitch ....................................................... 6-38

6.9.1 Outline of Interswitch .......................................................................... 6-38
6.9.1.1 System Diagram ..................................................................... 6-38
6.9.2 System Setting Modes.......................................................................... 6-38
6.9.2.1 NORMAL................................................................................. 6-38
6.9.2.2 CROSS ................................................................................... 6-38
6.9.2.3 MASTER-SLAVE..................................................................... 6-39
6.9.2.4 DUAL ...................................................................................... 6-39
6.9.3 Operation.............................................................................................. 6-40
6.9.3.1 MODE ..................................................................................... 6-40
6.9.3.2 TYPE....................................................................................... 6-40
6.9.3.3 STATUS .................................................................................. 6-41
6.9.3.4 ANTENNA ............................................................................... 6-41
6.9.3.5 Examples for Setting ............................................................... 6-41
6.9.4 Data output function ............................................................................. 6-43
6.9.5 Installation ............................................................................................ 6-44
6.9.6 Adjustment............................................................................................ 6-44
6.9.7 Option................................................................................................... 6-44
6.9.7.1 radar image bearing offset ...................................................... 6-44
6.9.7.2 heading information offset....................................................... 6-44
6.9.8 Cable Connection for REMOTE cable .................................................. 6-45
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[Common key operation]

All menu-driven functions can be selected by the same key sequence. In the menu,
there are four main menus available such as RADAR, DISP (Display), ADJUST, and
SYSTEM.
The RADAR menu provides operational sub menus, used in setting up parameters for
picture stabilizing mode and EPA/ATA functions.
The DISP menu provides sub menus that set on-screen marks, cursor, echo trails,
plotting mode selection, etc. all used for screen display.
The ADJUST menu is protected from ordinary operations. This menu provides
operational sub menus for adjustments and presets for the screen display, including
video contrast controls for radar, markers, alpha-numeric characters, presetting
manual/auto tuning functions, manual/auto GAIN, SEA, RAIN functions, etc.
The SYSTEM menu is also protected. The menu provides technical sub menus used
for setting up various technical parameters of the radar system during installation or
post repair adjustments.
To select the menu items, use the following procedures.
(1) Press the MENU key and use the Joystick to select an item. The selected item is
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highlighted. Subsequent pressing of the MENU key brings back to the normal
operation.
1) Press the MENU key.
2) Highlight a desired menu by pressing the Joystick.
3) Highlight a desired sub menu or item by pressing the Joystick up or down.
4) Press the ENT key to activate the selection sequence or select the sub menu.
5) Press the Joystick up or down to select a status or parameter of the item
selected. When the parameters are identified with numbers (1:PANEL,
2:MODE, 3:TRUE/REL, etc.) the numerical keypad can also be used for the
selection.
6) Press the ENT key to fix the selection. The highlighted part is removed and its
function becomes effective.
7) Press the Joystick up or down to select the item.
8) Press the ENT key to activate the selection sequence.
9) Press the Joystick up or down to select a status or parameter of the item
selected. When the parameter is numerical, the numerical keypad can be used
for the selection.
10) Press the ENT key to fix the selection.
NOTE: When you have finished setting the relevant menu functions, exit the menu by
pressing the MENU key to make sure the settings become active.
6.1 RADAR Menu

The RADAR menu includes the setting and display items used for the ordinary radar
operations.
6.1.1 Picture Stabilization

Indication Meaning Selection
SEA STAB/GND STAB Stabilizing mode indication SEA GND (Note)
NOTE 1: The under lined is a default value.

NOTE 2: To change the selection, go to DISP=>SEA STAB/GND STAB.
SEA (Sea Stabilized mode): The radar picture is stabilized with respect to the water
with signals supplied from a bearing sensor and a water speed sensor. The current
direction (Set) and speed (Drift) are combined in the motion of targets on the screen.
GND (Ground Stabilized mode): The radar picture is stabilized with respect to the
ground with the signals supplied from a bearing sensor and a speed sensor (either a
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water speed sensor or a ground speed sensor). When a water speed sensor is used,
a tidal effect causes the deviation in picture stabilization. In such a case, the Set and
Drift correction must be made by manual means or NMEA signal. Refer to Para
6.4.1.3 and 6.4.1.4 for details.
6.1.2 Ship’s Heading

GYRO HDG
GYRO HDG Gyro heading indication None
NOTE: This item is for display only.
6.1.3 Ship's Speed

LOG/DOLOG SPD Ship's Speed indication LOG or DOLOG
LOG: Magnetic Log or Mechanical Log.
DOLOG: Doppler Log.
NOTE: This item is for display only. To change the selection, go to SYSTEM => I/O
SETUP => SEA STAB SPD or GND STAB SPD.

MAN SPD Manual Speed 0 to 99.9 (KT)
NOTE: To set the speed, go to SYSTEM => IO SETUP => SEA STAB SPD.

MAN COG Course Over Ground indication N.A.
SOG Speed Over Ground indication N.A.
NOTE: This item is for display only.
6.1.4 Set and Drift

When the GND STAB (Ground Stabilized) mode is selected via SYSTEM/IO
SETUP/GND STAB SPD, the Set and Drift data is displayed.
MAN SET Direction of the current 0 to 359.9 (Deg.)
DRIFT Speed of the current 0 to 99.9 (KT)
To set or change setting, go to SYSTEM/IO SETUP/GND STAB SPD.
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6.1.5 Cursor Position

Indication Meaning
CURSOR T BRG Cursor True or Relative(R) Bearing indication
RNG Cursor Range
LAT Cursor Latitude
LON Cursor Longitude
NOTE: To use this function the heading and latitude/longitude data must be supplied from
the gyro/log interface unit KSA-08A and a GPS or Loran-C navigator unit.
CAUTION:
z When no bearing data is entered from the gyrocompass, the latitude and longitude
display will turn to “XXX.XX.XXX”.
z The position data may deviate when a navigator unit is used in latitude above 70
degrees.
z To use the EPA and ATA functions, the bearing and speed information must be
supplied from external bearing and speed sensors.
[Data Indication]
OWN SHIP DGPS Own Ship Information (Input Device Name)
(Select with DATA DISP key)
LAT Latitude/COG/LOP1
LON Longitude/SOG/LOP2
WP RT01 DGPS Waypoint Information/Route Name/Input Device
LAT Latitude/Bearing
LON Longitude/Range
XTE Cross Track Error
DEPTH K (W) Depth
NOTE: K means the depth from the Keel, W means the depth from Water surface.
WATER TEMP Water Temperature
6.1.6 Vector Time

The vector indication mode can be set with the TRUE/REL key. A vector time can be
set from the following menu.
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TRUE (REL) VECT Vector Indication Time OFF, 30SEC, 1MIN,
3MIN, 6MIN, 12MIN,
30MIN, 60MIN
6.1.7 CPA Alarm Limit
This function is used to set up the warning limit at which the CPA and TCPA alarms
are activated. Use the following procedure to set up.
(1) Highlight the item and press the ENT key.
(2) Move the Joystick up or down to select the value and press the ENT key.
(3) Setting ranges for CPA and TCPA are as follows:
ATA CPA: 0.00 NM to 19.9 NM.
ATA TCPA: 1 Minute to 63 min.
AIS LIM CPA: 0 NM to 19.9 NM
AIS TCPA: 1 to 63 min.
LIM CPA Limit for CPA (NM) 0 to 19.9 (NM)
TCPA Limit for Time to CPA (Min.) 1 to 63 (Min.)
6.1.8 Data indication

The following data are shown in the data window.
------------------------------------------------------------------
EPA/ATA DATA Plot Mode
(Select with DISP/NAV/PLOT MODE menu. ATA: option)
TARGET ID ID for Operating Target
AGE EPA Life
CPA Closest Point of Approach
TCPA Time to CPA
CSE/COG Course/Course Over Ground
STW/SOG Speed Through Water/Speed Over Ground
RNG Range
T BRG True Bearing
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AIS DATA (ON/OFF with DISP/NAV/AIS menu)
LIM Indicating Range ----------- 1.0 to 20.0 (NM)
AIS data will be displayed inside the range of LIM setting.
TARGET ID Target ID for Data Indication -------- 1 to 64
Set the ship's ID to data display.
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MMSI Ship's ID
TCPA Time to CPA
STW/SOG Speed Through Water/Speed Over Ground
RNG Range
T BRG True Bearing
6.2 DISP Menu

The DISP menu has three sub menus; MARK, ECHO, and NAV. Each menu has the
following sub menus.
6.2.1 MARK
The MARK menu has various markers such as VRM (Variable Range Marker), EBL
(Electronic Bearing Line), Stern Marker and Cursor L/L (Position Cursor) that can be
turned on or off. This menu also has the bearing mode control that affects the bearing
indication of the EBL and vectors.
6.2.1.1 VRMs and EBLs

VRM 1 and 2, EBL 1 and 2, and PI (Parallel Index Line) can be set with the menu.
1st VRM Variable Range Marker No.1 OFF, ON
2nd VRM Variable Range Marker No.2 OFF, ON
1st EBL Electronic Bearing Line No.1 OFF, ON
2nd EBL Electronic Bearing Line No.2 OFF, ON
PI Parallel Index Line Cursor OFF, ON
NOTE: The underlined items are default values.
To change the bearing and interval of the parallel index line, use the following
procedure:
1) Set the screen to normal display mode.
2) Keep pressing the EBL SEL key until the wedge symbol points to the letters PI,
shown in the left bottom of the screen. In the same manner, press the VRM SEL
key until the wedge symbol points to the letters PI in the right bottom of the screen.
3) Rotate the EBL control to move the PI in azimuth and the VRM control to change
the interval of the index lines.
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6.2.1.2 VRM Unit

VRM UNIT Unit for VRM NM, KM, SM
6.2.1.3 RANGE RINGS

RANGE RINGS Range Rings OFF, ON
6.2.1.4 BRG TRUE/REL (Bearing True or Relative)

BRG TRUE/REL Bearing Mode REL, TRUE
(True or Relative)
6.2.1.5 STERN MKR (Stern Marker)
STERN MKR Stern Marker OFF, ON
6.2.1.6 CURSOR L/L (Cursor Position Indication)

CURSOR L/L Cursor Position OFF, ON
(Latitude/Longitude)
6.2.2 ECHO (Echo Menu)

The ECHO menu has various functions associated with radar echo presentations and
signal processing as described below.
6.2.2.1 TRAILS (Echo Trail Setting)

TRAILS Radar Echo Trails OFF, EVERY, 15SEC, 30SEC,
1MIN, 3MIN, 6MIN, 12MIN
OFF: The TRAILS function is turned off.
EVERY scan: All ship’s echoes are plotted on every picture scan.
15SEC, 30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 6MIN and12MIN: All ships’ tracks are plotted every
specified time, 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min, 6 min or 12 min.
6.2.2.2 IR (Interference Rejection)

IR Interference Rejection OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4
OFF: The IR function is turned off.
1, 2, 3 and 4: The effect of interference rejection increases as the number increases.
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6.2.2.3 ENH (Echo Enhancement)

ENH Radar Echo Enhance OFF, ON
When the ENH is set to ON, the target echo, which signal level exceeds a
predetermined level, are stretched towards range for better recognition.
6.2.2.4 TUNE (Receiver Tuning Mode)

TUNE Tuning Mode AUTO, MANUAL
6.2.2.5 MAN TUNE (Manual Tuning Set)

MAN TUNE Manual Tuning 0 to 99
This function becomes effective when the manual-tuning mode is selected.
6.2.2.6 DAY/NIGHT (Day or Night Screen)

The screen color can be changed according to the lighting conditions as required.
DAY/NIGHT Day/Night screen color NIGHT, DAY
NIGHT: Echoes in green with red characters and black background.
DAY: Echoes in yellow with white characters and dark blue background.
6.2.2.7 RADAR VIDEO (Radar picture color)

The radar picture can be changed to your requirements as follows:
MONO Mono color picture Picture color changes automatically
to yellow in DAY mode and green in
NIGHT mode.
YELLOW Yellow picture color Fixed to yellow irrelevant to DAY or
NIGHT.
GREEN Green picture color Fixed to green irrelevant to DAY or
NIGHT.
6.2.3 NAV (NAV Menu)

The NAV menu includes various navigational items such as the screen stabilization,
potting function setting, AIS data indication, etc.
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6.2.3.1 STAB (Screen stabilizing Mode)

STAB Stabilizing Mode SEA, GND
6.2.3.2 PLOT MODE (Plotting Mode)

PLOT MODE Plot Mode EPA, ATA
In this radar series, the Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) function is installed as standard,
while the Automatic Tracking Aid (ATA) unit is an optional item. To use the ATA
function, the ATA module (PCB based) must be installed inside the processor unit.
CAUTION: To use the EPA and ATA functions, the bearing and speed information
must be applied from an external bearing/speed sensor.
6.2.3.3 TARGET ALL CLEAR (Plotting Target All Clear)

Using this function, all target plots can be cleared. To do so, highlight the “TARGET
ALL CLEAR” sign and press the ENT key.
TARGET ALL CLR All plotted targets cleared None
6.2.3.4 ID DISP (ID Number Display)

When this item is set to ON, the target number is indicated beside the target symbol
mark.
ID DISP Target ID Display OFF, ON
6.2.3.5 OUTLINE DISP (Outline Data Display)

When this item is set to ON, the course and speed data for 10 targets are indicated at
the data display area.
OUTLINE DISP 10 Target Data Display OFF, ON
6.2.3.6 AIS (Automatic Identification Systems) Data Display

This function is available on option basis. For operating details, refer to Para. 6.8
“Operating the AIS.”
6.2.3.7 Navigation Display, Map function
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NAV ALIGN MODE Navigation Display Align Mode OFF, MANUAL, SERIAL
MAP Map Display OFF, ON
MAP DATUM Map Display Datum NONE, WGS84, WGS72,
SGS85, PE90
GPS DATUM GPS Datum See NOTE
REFERENCE
LOCAL
NOTE: The GPS DATUM (REFERENCE or LOCAL) is shown only when SERIAL is
selected as NAV ALIGN MODE.
6.2.3.8 TM RESET (True Motion Center Reset)

When this function is activated, the picture center position is reset to the position
designated by the SYSTEM/SYS SETUP/TM RESET menu.
TM RESET True Motion Center Reset No choice
6.2.3.9 PAST CRS (Own Ship's Past Course)

When this function is selected, the course own ship has traveled past is displayed in a
line form plotted at a predetermined interval.

PAST CRS Own Ship's Past Course OFF, EVERY, 15SEC,
30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN,
6MIN, 12MIN
6.3 ADJUST MENU
The ADJUST menu has two sub menus; ADJUST and PRESET.
Details of each sub menu are as follows:
6.3.1 ADJUST
6.3.1.1 Screen Contrast Settings
VIDEO CONTR Radar Video Contrast 0 to 99
Changes the brilliance of the radar echo presentation.

MARKER CONTR Marker Contrast 0 to 99
Changes the brilliance of various markers, Parallel Cursor, Heading Line, Alarm Zone,
and Cross Cursor.
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PLOT CONTR Plot Contrast 0 to 99
Changes the brilliance of plotting symbols and ID number used for the EPA and ATA
functions.
DATA CONTR Data Contrast 0 to 99
Changes the brilliance of texts and graphics outside the PPI screen.
6.3.1.2 Navigation Position Alignment

This function is used to move a user defined Navigation Line(s) or map to a desired
position on the screen. To do so, perform the following procedure.
(1) Set the NAV ALIGN MODE to MANUAL in the DISP/NAV menu. Highlight the
prompt NAV ALIGN d-LAT or d-LON.
(2) Press the ENT key to set the NAV ALIGN.
(3) Press the Joystick up or down to set the align value and press the ENT key.

NAV ALIGN d-LAT Manual Navigation Alignment -1.000 to 1.000
d-LON -1.000 to 1.000
6.3.1.3 RADAR SENSITIVITY (Selecting Auto/Man Receiver Functions)

AUTO SELECT Auto Function Select AUTO1, AUTO2, HARBOR
NOTE:
The AUTO function provides automated Gain, STC and FTC functions without the
need of operator’s control, giving an optimized radar picture while it is activated.
The AUTO 1 is suited for coastal navigation. In this mode the picture is optimized for
short and mid ranges with reduced noise and weather clutters.
The AUTO 2 is used for open sea navigation. In this mode the sea and weather
clutters are effectively reduced while the long-range performance is maintained.
The HARBOR mode is used for the navigation in a confined area such as a harbor,
inland waterway, canal, etc. where hard and tall objects give strong radar reflections
causing the picture to be saturated. Using this mode the Gain, STC and FTC are
effectively introduced to minimize such strong echoes while the picture definition is
maintained.
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MANUAL SELECT
GAIN Auto/Manual Gain AUTO, MANUAL
SEA Auto/Manual STC AUTO, MANUAL
RAIN Auto/Manual FTC AUTO, MANUAL
6.3.2 PRESET
This menu is protected from ordinary operations. To use this function, first turn off the
radar set. Second, press and hold the MODE key and turn the equipment on. When
the standby condition is established, turn the radar on. This allows you to enter the
PRESET menu and select the following menu functions.
6.3.2.1 AUTO TUNE (Auto Tune Preset)

AUTO TUNE Auto Tune Preset 0 to 99
This function is used to correct the deviated automatic tuning function. Use the
following procedure to do:
(1) Prior to presetting the AUTO TUNE, open the DISP/ECHO menu and set TUNE to
AUTO.
(2) Highlight AUTO TUNE in the ADJUST/PRESET menu, and press the ENT key.
(3) Press the Joystick either up or down until the radar picture becomes the largest.
6.3.2.2 TUNE METER (Tuning Meter Center Preset)

TUNE METER Tuning Meter Center Preset 0 to 99
To make tuning meter preset, carry out the following procedure.

(1) Open the DISP/ECHO menu and set TUNE to MANUAL and press the Joystick up
or down to obtain the largest radar video presentation.
(3) Highlight MANUAL TUNE in the ADJUST/PRESET menu and press the ENY key.
(4) Perform the manual tuning by pressing the Joystick up or down to let the tuning
meter bar graph becomes the longest.
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6.3.2.3 GAIN AUTO/MANUAL (Gain Preset)

GAIN AUTO/MANUAL Gain preset 1 to 30
GAIN AUTO: This function is used to preset the reference receiver gain in AUTO
mode. Once set, the receiver gain will be automatically controlled to a preset level,
providing a constant optimized receiver gain even if the amount of video presentation
and climatic condition change. Select a desired level by the Joystick and press the
ENT key to fix the entry.
GAIN MANUAL: This function is used to preset the reference receiver gain in
MANUAL mode. Once set, the receiver gain will be controlled with reference to the
preset level. Select a desired level by the Joystick and press the ENT key to fix the
entry.
6.3.2.4 SEA AUTO/MANUAL/HARBOR (STC Preset)

SEA AUTO/MANUAL STC Preset 1 to 16
SEA AUTO: This function is used to preset the effect of AUTO STC (Anti-Sea Clutter).
Once set, the sea clutter echo will be reduced to a predetermined level, providing
constant effect of Anti-Sea Clutter even if the sea state varies. Select a desired level
with the Joystick and press the ENT key to fix the entry.
SEA MANUAL: This function is used to preset the Anti- Sea Clutter effect in manual
mode. Before setting up the level, turn the SEA control to an appropriate position at
which the Anti- Sea Clutter needs to be preset. Select a desired level by the Joystick
and press the ENT key to fix the entry.
HARBOR: This function is used to preset the Anti-Sea Clutter effect used in a
confined area such as a harbor, waterway, etc. Run your radar in a harbor for instance,
and select the most suited level with the Joystick and press the ENT key.
6.3.2.5 RAIN AUTO/MANUAL (FTC Preset)

RAIN AUTO/MANUAL FTC Preset 1 to 16
RAIN AUTO: This function is used to preset the effect of AUTO RAIN. Once set, the
clutter echo caused by the rain or snow will be reduced to a predetermined level,
providing the constant Anti-Rain Clutter effect even if the weather conditions vary.
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Select a desired level by the Joystick and press the ENT key to fix the entry.
RAIN MANUAL: This function is used to preset the reference receiver Anti-Clutter
Rain in MANUAL mode. Once set, the Anti-Clutter Rain will be controlled with
reference to the preset level. Select a desired level by the Joystick and press the ENT
key to fix the entry.
6.3.2.6 MBS (Main Bang Suppression)

MBS Main Bang Suppression 0 to 99
This function is used to minimize the center sun shown on the radar screen caused by
the split of the transmitting energy generated by the magnetron (transmitting tube).
6.3.2.7 TARGET LEVEL (Target Detection Level)

TARGET LEVEL Target Detection Level 1 to 8
This function is used to set the signal level to be supplied to the ATA system. Use the
following procedure to select a signal level.
(1) Highlight the TARGET LEVEL. The signal level increases in ascending order.
(2) Press the ENT key to set the ready to select status.
Press the Joystick up or down to select an appropriate level and press the ENT key to
set up the level.
6.4 SYSTEM MENU

The SYSTEM menu has I/O SETUP, SYS SETUP, and BITE functions. Details of each
function is as follows:
6.4.1 I/O SETUP

This function is used to select the data source supplied from a speed sensor and a
bearing sensor.
NOTE: This menu is protected from ordinary operations. To use this function, turn off the
radar first. Press and hold the MODE key and turn the radar on again. When the standby
condition is established, turn the radar on to enter the following menu functions.
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6.4.1.1 HDG INPUT (Heading Input)

HDG INPUT Heading Input GYRO, HDT
GYRO: The compass data is taken from a gyrocompass via the gyro interface unit
KSA-08A. Use the GYRO SET to set up the bearing.
HDT: The true bearing data will be automatically set in the incoming data
sentence.
6.4.1.2 GYRO SET (Gyro Initial Setting)

GYRO SET Gyro Initial Setting 0.0 to 359.9
NOTE: The GYRO HDG bearing data becomes “XXX.X” and the buzzer sounds in
the following circumstances:
1. When no gyro signal is input.
2. When no power is applied to KSA-08A. Check the power supply line to KSA-08A
for power failure, disconnection, etc.
3. When initial setting of the gyro bearing is not completed.
In case at least one condition has been met, the bearing stabilized picture in relative
or true motion mode such as N UP RM (North Up Relative Motion), C UP (Course
Up Relative Motion) or N UP TM (North Up True Motion) will be reset to H UP RM
(Head Up Relative Motion) mode.
6.4.1.3 SEA STAB SPD (Water Speed Input)

This function is used to select the signal source of the water speed input. The
available selections include; MAN (Manual setting), PULSE (Pulse signal supplied
from a speed log) and the NMEA sentences (VHW and VBW).
SEA STAB SPD Water Speed Input MAN, PULSE, VHW, VBW
NOTE for NMEA sentences, VHW and VBW:

When the VHW sentence is selected, the Doppler Log or a speed log (Magnetic or
Mechanical) can be selected according to the talker device name included in the
sentence. When the VBW sentence is selected, only the Doppler LOG is selected.
The relation of the sentences and available device names is shown in the following
table.
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Table 6.1 Available NMEA sentences and talker devices

Sentence Talker identifier On-screen display Device name
VHW VD DO LOG/WT-Speed Doppler LOG
VM LOG Speed LOG, magnetic
VW LOG Speed LOG, mechanical
VBW VD DO LOG/BT-Speed Doppler LOG
6.4.1.4 GND STAB SPD (Ground Stabilized Speed)

This function is used to select the signal source of the ground speed and set/drift
inputs. The available selections include; MAN (Manual setting), PULSE (Pulse signal
supplied from a speed log) and the NMEA sentences.
GND STAB SPD Speed stabilized over ground See the following table.
SET / DRIFT Set: The direction towards which See the following table.
current flows.
Drift: The speed of a current
Table 6.2 Combinations of GND STAB SPD and SET/DRIFT

GND STAB SPD SET/DRIFT Notes
MAN MAN
PULSE MAN
VHW MAN
VHW VDR
VBW Not need Set/Drift data included in the sentence
only if VBW delivers GND based data
VTG Not need Course and speed measured over ground
NOTE for NMEA sentences, VHW, VBW, VTG and VDR:

When the VHW sentence is selected, the Doppler Log or a speed log (Magnetic or
Mechanical) can be selected according to the talker device name included in the
sentence.
When the VBW sentence is selected, only the Doppler LOG is selected.
When the VDR sentence is selected, only the Doppler LOG is selected.
When the VTG sentence is selected, the Doppler LOG or the GPS receiver is
selected.
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Table 6.3 The relation of the sentences and available device names
Sentence Talker identifier available On-screen display Device name
VHW VD DO LOG/WT-Speed Doppler LOG
VM LOG Speed LOG, magnetic
VW LOG Speed LOG, mechanical
VBW VD DO LOG/BT-Speed Doppler LOG
VDR VD DO LOG Doppler LOG
VTG GP GP GPS receiver
VD DO LOG Doppler LOG
6.4.1.5 LOG PULSE (Log Pulse Rate)

This menu is used to set up the incoming log pulse ratio, which is fed to the Gyro
Interface unit, type KSA-08A built into the processor unit.
The following pulse ratios can be selected: 100, 200, 400 and 500 pulses/nm.

LOG PULSE Log pulse count for 1 NM 100, 200, 400, 500
6.4.1.6 GYRO (Gyro Gear Ratio)

This menu is used to set up the gyro gear ratio used, which is fed to the Gyro Interface
unit, type KSA-08A. The following pulse ratios can be selected: 36X, 90X, 180X and
360X.
GYRO Gear Ratio for Gyro repeater 36, 90, 180, 360
6.4.1.7 Serial Input Format

This menu is used to select the type of incoming serial signal sent from external
equipment for each data input connector from DATA1 to DATA3. The following signal
formats can be selected:
SERIAL IEC61162-1, NMEA-0183,NMEA-0182,KODEN-717
6.4.1.8 SERIAL TRANSMIT (Serial Output Interval)

This menu is used to select the interval of transmission of outgoing signals.
SERIAL TRANSMIT Serial Output Interval 0.1 to 9.9 SEC
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6.4.2 SYSTEM SETUP

This menu is used to select various functional parameters, which are specific to
respective users and their operating conventions.
radar se first. Press and hold the MODE key and turn the equipment on. When the standby
condition is established, turn the radar on to enter the following menu functions.
6.4.2.1 RANGE DISP (Range Scale Display)

This function is used to select the range scale notation system; decimal or fraction.
Example: DECIMAL: 0.125, 0.25... FRACTION: 1/8, 1/4....
RANGE DISP Range Display Mode DECIMAL, FRACTION
6.4.2.2 BUZZER
This function is used to turn on or off the electronic buzzer.
BUZZER Alarm Buzzer OFF, ON
NOTE: To momentary silence the audio alarm, press the AUDIO OFF key.
6.4.2.3 LANGUAGE
This function is used to change the Indication Language.
LANGUAGE Indication Language ENG, JPN
6.4.2.4 DELAY (Transmission Timing Adjustment)

This function is used to adjust the transmission delay time in order to coincide the
radar transmission timing with the start of the radar sweep. In practice, the Figure 4.7
in Chapter 4 illustrates the result of the setting, whether it is properly adjusted or not.
To effectively perform this setting, find an appropriate object that is straight across
from your radar.
DELAY Radar Echo Timing 0 to 99
Carry out the following procedure to set up the proper transmission delay time.
(1) Highlight DELAY and press the ENT key to set up the selection ready status.
(2) Press the Joystick up or the down until a straight picture is shown on the screen.
(3) Press the ENT key to exit.
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6.4.2.5 HDG (Ship’s Heading/Picture Bearing Adjustment)

This function is used to correct the ship’s heading bearing to allow the entire radar
picture to be set to correct bearings.
HDG Radar Echo Bearing Set 0.0 to 359.9
Use the following procedure for correction.
First, take an optical bearing of a stationary target located within viewable range using
a standard magnetic compass. Second, measure the target bearing on the radar. If
the deviation is found more than +/- 1 degree on the screen, carry out the following
procedure for correction.
(1) Highlight HDG and press the ENT key.
(2) Press the Joystick up or down to change the bearing, in order to set the radar echo
bearing to coincide with the compass bearing within a specified accuracy.
(3) Press the ENT key to fix the bearing.
6.4.2.6 HEIGHT (STC Law Selection)

This function is used to set the most suited Anti-Clutter Sea control law that
corresponds to the height of a radar antenna from the sea level. The variable range of
the figure is 1 to 9, which does not represent an actual height but an index of the law.
Select the most suited figure while the radar is operated.
HEIGHT Antenna Height (STC curve) 1 to 9
6.4.2.7 TM RESET (True Motion Reset Position)

This function is used to set the resetting point of the radar picture in the True Motion
mode when the center of a radar picture reaches the predetermined boundary of the
screen.

TM RESET True Motion Reset Position OPPOSITE, CENTER,
COURSE
There are two resetting modes available as, CENTER, OPPOSITE and COURSE.
CENTER: The picture is brought back to the center of the radar screen.
OPPOSITE: The picture is brought back in parallel to the course taken to a point on
the circle of 66 % of the screen radius.
COURSE: The picture is brought back in parallel to the course taken to a point on the
circle of 66 % of the screen radius with keep wide area at heading. Refer to Figure 6.1
for detail.
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66% circle of the screen radius Current ship’s bearing
CENTER reset OPPOSITE reset COURSE reset
Figure 6.1 Resetting point in the True Motion mode
6.4.2.8 KEY SOUND (Key Click Sound)

This menu is used to turn on or off the key click.
KEY SOUND Key Click Sound OFF, ON
6.4.2.9 BUZZER FREQ (Buzzer Sound Frequency)

This menu is used to set up the audio frequency of a key click. The frequency can be
selected among the frequencies ranging from 100 Hz to 9999 Hz.
BUZZER FREQ Buzzer Sound Frequency[Hz] 100 to 9999
6.4.2.10 ALARM MODE (Alarm Zone Set Mode)

This menu is used to set up the alarm zone shape.
ALARM MODE Alarm Zone Set Mode VARIABLE, FIXED
Selectable alarm zones are as follows:

VARIABLE: The alarm zone shape can be changed from a full circle to any form of
semi-circles. The depth and angle of the alarm zone can be set using the EBL and
VRM.
FIXED: The alarm zone can be selected from three different shapes, the 90 degree,
180 degree and full circle.
6.4.2.11 TRAIL MODE (Echo Trail Mode)

This menu is used to select the type of trail presentations.
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TRAIL MODE Echo Trail Mode PAINT, PLOT
PAINT: The ship’s trail is displayed for the time specified by the operator. Once
selected, the trail is displayed every picture scan for a specified time. After fully
displayed within the time, the entire trail length is first shortened to 2/3 of a total length
and then it continues to stretch to its full length. The PAINT is a default setting.
PLOT: The trail is plotted every specified time, leaving the ship’s trail in a dot form.
6.4.2.12 OFF CENTER (Off-center Mode)

This menu is used to select the point of offset to which the center of the radar picture
is shifted.
OFF CENTER Off-Center Mode CURSOR, OPPOSITE
The available off center modes are as follows:
CURSOR: An entire radar screen can be shifted to any point within 66% of the screen
radius.
OPPOSITE: An entire radar screen can be shifted downwards by 66% of the screen
radius.
6.4.2.13 GYRO/LOG (Own ship's information)

This menu is used to select the usage of GYRO/LOG.
GYRO/LOG Own ship's information OFF, ON
The own ship's information selections are as follows:
OFF: No ship's information such as Heading, Water speed, Ground Speed are used.
ON: The radar system will use the Heading, Water-Speed, and Ground-Speed.
Note1: It is necessary to use the Heading information for ATA operation.

Note2: It is necessary to use the Heading, Water-Speed, and Ground-Speed with
navigation equipment for AIS operation. No manual-speed, no manual Set-Drift can
be used for AIS operation.
6.4.3 BITE (Built In Test Equipment)
radar first. Press and hold the MODE key and turn the radar on. When the standby condition
is established, turn the radar on to enter the following menu functions.
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6.4.3.1 ALARM TEST (Alarm System Test)

This function is used to verify that the alarm function is in normal order.
ALARM TEST Alarm System Test OFF, ON
Carry out the following operation to perform this function.

(1) Highlight the words ALARM TEST.
(2) Press the ENT key to set the selection ready status.
(3) Press the joystick down to select the ON sign.
(4) Press the ENT key to fix the selection. The alarm test will start.
(5) In approximately 10 seconds, various alarm messages will be shown and an audio
alarm will be activated. (NOTE: NO audio alarm sounds if the BUZZER OFF status
is activated)
(6) To cancel the ALARM TEST function, set the ALARM TEST to OFF, or set the
radar to standby mode once, and then transmit again.
6.4.3.2 ATA TEST (ATA Tracking Test Mode)

This function is used to test the ATA function.
ATA TEST ATA Tracking Test Mode OFF, ON
When the ATA Test mode is selected, the following test conditions and display will be
available on the screen.
(1) Range scale: 6 NM
(2) Ship’s heading: 90 degrees
(3) Test target speed: 12 knots
(4) Test target bearing: 90 degrees
(5) A small letter “x” will be shown near the test target as an identifier and a large letter
“X” at the bottom of the screen, showing that the display is in the TEST mode.
6 NM TEST
HDG 090.0°
TEST
SPD 12.0 KT
Test target
X
Test target ID letter
X
The ATA test mode sign
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(6) To perform the ATA test function, use the SYSTEM/BITE/ATA TEST menu.
6.4.3.3 Hour Meter

The following maintenance test items will be shown:
Items shown Meaning Indication
TOTAL HOUR Operation Hours Indicator XX HOURS
TX HOUR Transmit Hours Indicator XX HOURS
6.5 MAINTENANCE MENU

This menu is protected from ordinary operation. To activate this function, press and
hold the Mode Key and turn the unit on.
6.5.1 ANTENNA
The following maintenance test items will be shown:
Items shown Meaning Normal indication (range)
TUNE LEV. Tuning Level Indicator 10 to 20
TUNE VOL. Tuning Voltage Level Monitor 50 to 240
250V(HT) 250V monitor 100 to 180
MAG. CUR. Magnetron Current Monitor 5 to 240
P.M. RX Performance Monitor Receiver Level 10 to 240
P.M. TX Performance Monitor Transmitter Level 10 to 240
TYPE Antenna Type 1
MODE Scanner Unit ID2 ID No. (See NOTE)
250V(HT) 250V monitor 200 to 300

40V 40V monitor 30 to 50
NOTE: ID number varies according to the transmission power level as follows:
7: 6 kW, 0: 12 kW, 5: 25 kW
6.5.2 OPTION
ALARM ALARM Mode IN, OUT
TM SYNC True Motion Position sync. OFF, ON
HL BLINK Heading Line Blink OFF, ON
H SYNC Ex. Monitor Horizontal Position 20 to 120
I.S. HDG Ex. Radar Image Bearing Offset -179.9 to 180.0
I.S. GYRO Ex. Heading Offset for $RAHDT -179.9 to 180.0
RANGE UNIT Range Indication Unit NM, km, sm
MOTOR SPEED Antenna Rotation Speed LOW, HIGH
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TIME Time Zone correction OFF, ON

TIME ZONE Correction Hours -12 to 13
SECTOR Sector Blanking OFF, ON
START Blanking Start Bearing -179.9 to 180.0
END Blanking End Bearing -179.9 to 180.0
6.6 Operation of the EPA

The EPA (Electronic Plotting Aid) provides the information for collision avoidance by
manually plotting the first and second positions of each target. These include:
CPA (Closest Point of Approach), TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach), Ship’s
speed, Ship’s course and Ship’s vector
6.6.1 Using the EPA

Perform the following procedure to use the EPA function:
(1) Move the Joystick to move the cross cursor to a target for plotting.
(2) Press the ACQ key to acquire the target. The assigned target is braced with a
dashed acquire mark with the figure 1 shown nearby.
(3) After 30 seconds or more since the target has been acquired, plot the target again
as a second plot by placing the cross cursor on it and pressing the ACQ key. A
vector will be developed and the relevant data will be shown on the right side of the
screen. (Refer to Figure 6.2)
(4) Press the DELETE key to cancel the target tracking. The symbol of the target and
data will be cleared.
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6.6.2 CPA and TCPA

The definition of CPA and TCPA is shown in the Figure 6.3.
Target ship
Closest point TCPA
to own ship Vector
CPA
Figure 6.4 Definition of CPA and TCPA
6.6.3 EPA plotting on the screen

The EPA data is displayed for 10 minutes on the screen. Up to 5 plots are available.
When the 6th plot is entered, plot 1 will be deleted automatically.
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Plot 5
Plot 4
Plot 3 Vector
Plot 2
Plot 1
Deleted plot Current target
Figure 6.5 Plotting sequence
6.6.4 Alarm display

When 10 minutes has elapsed since a target has been plotted on the screen, the
system judges that the reliability of the plot data is lost, and accordingly turns the
audio alarm on together with the screen message “UNRELIABLE PLOT DATA” and
the blinking symbol shown. Responding to the audible alarm and the screen
message, you must update the plot. If you leave the plotted data without updating for
15 minutes, all symbols and the data currently plotted on the screen will be
automatically deleted.
6.6.5 Explanation of the EPA terms
TARGET ID:
The target ID number can be tagged on each displayed target from 1 to 10.
AGE:
The time elapsed from when a target is plotted. The unit is in minute(s).
CPA (Closest Point of Approach):

The closest distance of a plotted target to own ship. The unit is in nautical mile(s).
TCPA (Time to CPA):

The time required for a target reaching CPA.
CRS/COG (Course/Course Over Ground):

The course of a target plotted is shown. The course can be switched to true or relative
by pressing the TRUE/REL key.
STW/SOG (Speed):
The true speed of a plotted target, can be switched to true or relative by pressing the
TRUE/REL key.
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VECT (Vector):
The vector time of a plotted target.
BRG (Bearing):
The bearing of a target, plotted in true or relative mode. The bearing display is
referenced to own ship.
DIST (Distance):
The distance of a target plotted from own ship.
UNRELIABLE PLOT DATA:

A warning that means the assigned target plot is old and not reliable, suggesting you
to update the plotting. When this display is shown, an audio alarm is activated. If you
leave the plot not updated for 15 minutes after the last update, all symbols and data
currently plotted will be deleted.
LIMIT CPA TCPA

This is a warning limit of CPA and TCPA. If the CPA and TCPA figures exceed the set
up limit the assigned warning symbols flash and the audio alarm sounds. Set the
warning limit with the RADAR/LIM CPA or TCPA menu.
6.6.6 VECT TIME (Selecting the Vector Time)

This function is used to set up the length of a vector that predicts the position of a
target after preset time. Set with the RADAR/TRUE (REL) VECT menu.
6.6.7 EPA symbols

Acquisition symbols
The symbol for the plotted target changes as follows according to the plotting status:
This symbol appears when a target is plotted for the first time.
This symbol appears when a target is plotted for more than two points. A
vector develops and the target data can be displayed when its target
number is assigned (highlighted).
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This symbol appears when a target is plotted for more than two points
with its target number assigned. The target data is shown in the right
side of the screen.
Warning symbols
The following symbols are used in the EPA functions to notify the operator of a
high-risk target or invalid plotting. These symbols will blink when they are shown.
This is a CPA alarm symbol that appears when a plotted target is

predicted to infringe a predetermined CPA and/or TCPA range. The
symbol blinks at an interval of 0.5 seconds. The data can be
displayed by assigning the target number.
This is a CPA alarm symbol that appears when the relevant target
number is assigned. The rest of the features are the same as above.
This is an Unreliable Plot symbol that appears when a target is not

plotted over 10 minutes. The on-screen error message “UNRELIABLE
PLOT DATA” will also appear on the screen. In approximately 15
minutes from when the symbol is shown and no further plotting is made,
the symbol mark and audio-visual alarm will be turned off automatically.
6.6.8 WARNING LIMIT (Setting the Warning Limit of CPA and TCPA)
This function is used to set up the limit at which the warning alarm for CPA and TCPA
is activated. Use the RADAR/LIM CPA and LIM TCPA menu. Setting ranges for CPA
and TCPA are as follows:
CPA: 0.00 NM to 19.9 NM.
TCPA: 1 Minute to 63 Minutes
6.6.9 TARGET ALL CLEAR (Clearing all target plots)

Use the DISP/NAV/TARGET ALL CLR menu.
6.6.10 ID DISP (Displaying Target ID Number)

Using this function, the target ID number can be tagged on each displayed target. Use
the DISP/NAV/ID DISP menu.
6.6.11 Correcting the latest plotting position

In case you find a wrong plotting and need to correct it, carry out the following steps:
(1) Move the Joystick to move the cross cursor on to the new plot point.
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(2) Press the UPDATE key. Wrong plot will be corrected as shown below.
Corrected plot
Wrong plot
Before correction After correction
Figure 6.6 Correcting the plotting position
6.7 Operating the ATA (Option)
6.7.1 Using the ATA

The ATA (Automatic Tracking Aid) unit is an optional PC Board that can be installed
into the processor unit. Using this function, up to ten targets can be manually acquired
and tracked automatically. All tracked target data is the same type as the EPA data,
and is shown on the right of the screen.
All operating procedures are also the same as that of the EPA function with one
exception i.e. no second plotting is needed in the ATA system.
Note: If the ATA system gets malfunctioned, the plotting system will switch to EPA
mode automatically.
6.7.2 Outline of the ATA system

To use the ATA function the MRE-300 ATA module must be installed. (Refer to
APPENDIX 1 in Chapter 4 for installation instruction) To run the ATA function, the
bearing signal and the speed signal must be supplied to the Processor unit.
ATA module
MRE-300
(Option)
Processor unit
Gyro-log Interface Bearing signal

KSA-08A (Option) Speed signal (LOG)
Figure 6.7 Configuration of ATA
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WARNING: The accuracy of the auto tracking function provided by the ATA could be
affected by the following factors:
(1) Sea clutter and weather clutter such as rain and snow may degrade the ATA tracking
capability. These clutter components should be appropriately reduced.
(2) Poor receiver sensitivity may also degrade the tracking capability.
(3) Faulty azimuth synchronization could be the cause of erratic vectors.
(4) Degraded bearing and speed data fed from external sensor devices also cause erratic
vectors.
If any of the errors stated above are detected, the following data provided by the ATA will be
erratic.
(1) The CPA and TCPA value.
(2) The target ship’s course and speed.
(3) The target ship’s bearing and distance.
6.7.3 ATA functions

The ATA system provides the following functions and display on the screen.
(1) Symbols:
z Acquisition symbols
z Warning symbols
(2) Target acquisition
(3) Target data display
(4) Changing the vector length
(5) Cancellation of an acquisition and tracking of target
(6) Warning limit setting
(7) Clearing all plotted targets
(8) Target number display
(9) Selecting the TRUE or RELATIVE tracking
6.7.4 Operating procedures

Perform the following procedure to use the ATA function:
(1) Move the Joystick to let the cross cursor fall on a target.
(2) Press the ACQ key to acquire the target. At the same time, the assigned target will
be braced with a dashed acquire mark with an ID number shown nearby.
(3) To acquire a next target, press the TARGET key to set the next target ID.
(4) Repeat step (1) and (2) for other targets up to ID number 9.
(5) Press the DELETE key to cancel the target tracking. The symbol of the target and
data will be cleared.
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NOTE: The target detection echo level can be set with the menu
“ADJUST/PRESET/TARGET LEVEL”.
6.7.5 ATA symbols

Acquisition symbols
The symbol mark for the plotted target changes as follows according to the plotting
status:
This symbol appears when a target is acquired for the first time.
This symbol appears when the target tracking becomes stable. A vector
develops and the target data can be displayed when its target
number is assigned (highlighted).
This symbol appears when a target tracking becomes stable with its
target number assigned. The target data is shown in the right side of the
screen.
Warning symbols
The following symbols are used in the EPA functions to notify the operator of a
high-risk target or invalid plotting. These symbols will blink when they are shown.
This is a CPA alarm symbol that appears when a displayed target is

predicted to infringe a predetermined CPA and/or TCPA range. It
blinks at an interval of 0.5 seconds. The data can be displayed by
assigning the target number.
This is a CPA alarm symbol that appears when the relevant target
number is assigned. The rest of the features are the same as above.
This symbol appears with audio alarm when the target is lost during
tracking. The on-screen error message “UNRELIABLE PLOT DATA” will
also appear on the screen. The symbol mark and audio-visual alarm will
be turned off automatically 15 seconds after first appearance of the
symbol.
This symbol appears when the target enters the Guard Zone. The
symbol is shown overlaid on the target and is automatically deleted as
the target leaves the zone.
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6.7.6 Setting the Guard Zone

The Guard Zone Alarm warns the operator an entry of a target to a preset alarm zone.
When the target enters the zone, a flashing equilateral triangle with its apex down is
shown to mark the target. (Refer to Figure 6.7) At the same time, the GZ sign flickers
and an audio alarm sounds. To stop the audio alarm, press the AUDIO OFF key.
6.7.6.1 To set up the position of the Guard Zone

(1) Press the ALARM (GZ) key. This allows the EBL and VRM controls to be used for
moving the Alarm Zone in azimuth and range, respectively.
(2) Move the EBL control to set the position of the Guard Zone in azimuth. The
center bearing of the Guard Zone will be displayed in the lower right corner of
the screen.
(3) Move the VRM control to set the position of the Guard Zone in range. The
distance of the outer edge of the Guard Zone will be displayed in the same place
as the bearing display.
6.7.6.2 To set up the depth and width of the Guard Zone

(Reference drawing: Figure 6.7 The outline of the Guard Zone Alarm)
(4) Press the EBL SEL key and rotate the EBL control to set up the width of the
alarm zone. An arrow mark will be shown on the front of the WIDTH to indicate
width is active to control. A further press of the key will return to control the Guard
Zone in azimuth.
(5) Press and hold the VRM SEL key and rotate the VRM control to set up the depth
of the alarm zone. An arrow mark will be shown on the front of the DEPTH to
indicate depth is active to control. A further press of the key will return to control
the Guard Zone in range.
(6) Press the ENT key to fix the settings. The Guard Zone will be shown on the
screen.
Caution: In the following circumstances, the alarm function will become

inoperative. The ALARM range and bearing displays accordingly flicker to notify
that the function is inoperative.
(1) When the alarm zone is set lower than 0.5 NM.
(2) When the alarm zone is set beyond the viewable screen area caused by an
improper range scale setting such as, the range scale is too short,
off-centering is too much, etc.
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Bearing of Guard Zone The Guard Zone width
A target marked with the

entry mark (Flashing)
ALARM
>BRG 000.0o
WIDTH 000.0o
The Guard Zone >RNG 0.500NM
depth DEPTH 0.100NM
EBL for setting the

Guard Zone bearing
VRM for setting the
Guard Zone range
Figure 6.8 The outline of the Guard Zone Alarm
6.8 Operating the AIS (Option)

NOTE: To use this function, the optional AIS interface module (PCB based) must be
installed inside the processor unit and connected to an external AIS transponder. The
installation of the module must be performed by an authorized service personnel.
Reference description: APPENDIX 1 Installation of AIS module, AIS-100, Chapter 4
Installation.
6.8.1 Outline of the AIS

The AIS interface module receives the other ship’s information sent from an external
AIS transponder and displays the AIS symbols and data. (NOTE: The AIS transponder
transmits own ship’s information at certain interval and also receives the navigational
information broadcast from ships located within the AIS reception coverage.
6.8.2 Setting the AIS to work

(1) In the DISP menu select AIS and select ON.
AIS AIS data display OFF, SYMBOL OFF, ON
(2) Select and set LIM (AIS range) In the RADAR menu. The AIS sleeping target
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symbols will be displayed on the screen within the LIM range. The LIM range can
be set up to 20NM as maximum range.
(3) The AIS symbols are displayed on the target echoes or separated on reported
position. The AIS interface can handle up to 64 targets for AIS processing. The
exceeding the limit numbers of target cause the alarm message “Number of
targets have exceeded the limit” shown on the screen.
(4) To prevent potential dangerous targets from being unprocessed, always keep the
LIM range to allow a total number of AIS targets to be within 64.
(5) To view the AIS data of a specific target, set the cursor with the joystick on to the
sleeping target symbol and press ENT key to change it to an activated target
symbol. Then, set the target ID number in the RADAR menu to an associated
TARGET ID shown on the screen.
6.8.3 AIS data display
TARGET ID Target ID for Data Indication

MMSI An acronym of “Maritime Mobile Service Identity”, which
means the identification number of each ship that carries the
AIS transponder. The number is assigned by the IMO.
TCPA Time to CPA
STW/SOG Speed through Water/Speed Over Ground
RNG Range
T BRG True Bearing
The TARGET ID is applied from 1 to 64 automatically. When a target has moved out of
LIM range or been lost, the ID number being used will be applied to other newly
selected target automatically.
In case of uncertainty of CPA/TCPA calculation ( e.g. AIS SOG/COG not available)
the AIS data field is marked with xxx.x.
In case of own ship data missing (e.g. VTG, VBW) the AIS data field is left blank and
an alarm “NO OWN DATA“ is generated.
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WARNING: The accuracy of the data provided by the AIS could be affected by the
following factors:
Degraded bearing and speed data fed from external sensor devices cause erratic
vectors. If any error data fed from external sensor devices are detected, the following data
provided by the AIS display will be also erratic.
(1) The CPA and TCPA value and Alarm.
(2) The target ship’s course and speed.
(3) The target ship’s bearing and distance.
6.8.4 AIS target symbols

According to the AIS operational status, the following target symbols are used.
Activated Target
A target, which the AIS user has activated is termed “Activated Target” and is supplied
with an ID number (1 to 64). The vector time and mode are determined with the
settings being made for the radar plotting function.
Rate Of Turn Indicator

AIS vector
(speed and course
over ground)
Heading Direction
(fixed length)
12
12
Target number The target turning to the starboard
Figure 6.9 Activated Target Symbol

Sleeping Target
A target, which is not activated by the AIS user is termed “Sleeping Target.” The target
has no ID, vectors or ROT information, only showing the presence of a vessel with AIS
equipped.
Figure 6.10 Sleeping Target Symbol

Selected Target
A target selected by the AIS user is termed “Selected Target”. Once selected, a
dashed square is drawn around the target and AIS data (MMSI, CPA, TCPA, COG,
SOG, RNG and BRG) will be displayed in the AIS data window.
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Figure 6.11 Selected Target Symbol

Dangerous Target
If predicted CPA and TCPA values of a Target are smaller than the one being set up,
the AIS target symbol will turn to a flashing bold symbol as shown below.
If the target is a "Sleeping Target", it will be an "Activated Target" automatically.
Figure 6.12 Alarm Target Symbol

Lost Target
A target that strays out of tracking is termed “Lost Target.” The lost symbol is
displayed flashing with a line drawn across. When an activated target changes to a
lost target, the buzzer sounds. When a sleeping target changes to a lost target, the
buzzer does not sound and the symbol will disappear automatically approx. 1 minute
later.
Figure 6.13 Lost Target Symbol
NOTE:
The radar vector (generated by EPA or ATA) and the AIS vector may differ in terms of
the vector length and its direction. This is not a fault. The radar vector is developed
based on the past target positions stored either by manual plotting (EPA) or automatic
tracking (ATA). Meanwhile, the AIS vector is generated from the navigation data sent
from the AIS transponder. The radar vectors take a certain time until they are fully
displayed, while the AIS vector is displayed as soon as the AIS data is received from
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the AIS transponder and own GPS/SHIP information.
Guard Zone
When the Guard Zone is set, an AIS target located in the Zone cause a AIS Guard
Zone Alarm. The AIS symbol is displayed flashing and "Guard Zone Alarm" will be
indicated in the AIS window..
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6.9 Operating the Interswitch
6.9.1 Outline of Interswitch

Two radar systems can be used for an independent system, cross over switched
system, master-slave system, or dual control system with the Interswitch function. The
interswicth function is useful when a transceiver unit, an antenna, or a display unit is
out of order. The non-faulty unit can be used for the radar system instead of the faulty
unit with the interswicth function.
6.9.1.1 System Diagram

SCAN1 SCAN2
Antenna (1) Antenna (2)
CONT1 CONT2
REMOTE cable
Display Unit (1) or Display Unit (2) or
DATA Cable
Processor Unit (1) Processor Unit (2)
Power Supply, Heading, Power Supply
Speed, L/L
6.9.2 System Setting Modes
6.9.2.1 NORMAL
This is the mode to use two radars as independent radars. The CONT1 controls the
SCAN1 in the system diagram shown above, and the CONT2 controls the SCAN2
independently. Two radars will operate as independent two radars without any effects
each other.
6.9.2.2 CROSS
This is the mode with exchanging two scanner units, and operating two independent
radars. The CONT1 controls the SCAN2 in the system diagram shown above, and the
CONT2 controls the SCAN1 independently. Two radars will operate as scanner
exchanged independent two radars without any effects each other.
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6.9.2.3 MASTER-SLAVE
On this mode, one radar system operates normally and another display unit operates
as a monitor.
6.9.2.3-1. CONT1: MASTER(Radar), CONT2: SLAVE(Monitor)
The CONT1 controls the SCAN1 in the system diagram. The radar with CONT1 and
SCAN1 will operate a independent radar system. The CONT2 will receive and indicate
the radar image with SCAN1 radar signals. But the CONT2 could control nothing of
the SCAN1. The SCAN2 is idling on this mode.
The range scale can be changed at the CONT2 freely but without SCAN1 controls
such as transmit pulse width, repetition, receiver band width. When indicate the short
range radar image at the CONT2 with long pulse transmitting on the SCAN1, there
may be a strange radar image on the screen. But this is not a problem of the system.
On the contrary, short pulse on the SCAN1, long range on the CONT2, there may be
a strange radar image on the screen. of CONT2 but this is not a problem also. Please
use the display ranges at the CONT2 within indicating normal radar image.
You can use functions without scanner control freely such as EBL, VRM, Gain, STC
control on the CONT2.
6.9.2.3-2. CONT1: SLAVE(Monitor), CONT2: MASTER(Radar)

The CONT2 controls the SCAN2 in the system diagram. The radar with CONT2 and
SCAN2 will operate a independent radar system. The CONT1 will receive and indicate
the radar image with SCAN2 radar signals. The other functions and cautions are the
same.
The SCAN1 is idling on this mode.
6.9.2.4 DUAL
This is the mode that two display units will control one scanner unit.
One of the scanner units and two display will be used on this mode.
Both of the display unit can control the scanner unit such as pulse width, receiver
band width. These control information transferred between two display units each
other. When change the display range on the one display unit such as to 6NM, the
range of the another display unit will be changed to the same range as 6NM
automatically.
You can use radar functions freely on both display units such as EBL, VRM, Gain,
STC control independently.
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6.9.3 Operation
1. Press MENU key several times on the standby state. The Interswitch setting screen
shown below will be displayed on the screen. The part indicated as is the item for
setting.
2. Move the part with the joystick to the item for setting, then press ENT key.
The part will blink and shows ready to set.
3. Change the setting with the joystick and press ENT key.
"OTHER" items shows the status of the other radar unit through communication line.
RADAR STATUS SELECT MENU
OWN OTHER
MODE INDEPENDENCE INDEPENDENCE
TYPE MASTER MASTER
STATUS STANDBY STANDBY
ANTENNA PORT STBD
6.9.3.1 MODE
Set the radar control mode on this item.
(1) INDEPENDENCE
The display unit controls the scanner unit that is actually connected to the display
unit. No operation effects to the other radar system.
(2) CROSS
The display unit controls the scanner unit that is connected to the other display unit.
No operations effect to the other radar system.
(3) DUAL
Two display units control the scanner unit that is selected with MASTER radar on the
TYPE item. Operations for the scanner unit will effect to the other display unit
automatically.
6.9.3.2 TYPE
Set the operation type on this item.
(1) MASTER
The display unit can control a scanner unit. When the MODE is set as DUAL, the
scanner unit of this radar system will be used for the radar system.
(2) SLAVE
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The display unit will operate as monitor. An external radar signals will be used for the
radar image indication.
6.9.3.3 STATUS
This item will indicate for each radar status such as STANDBY, TX(Transmit), and
WAIT.
(1) STANDBY
The radar is at stand by state.
(2) TX
The radar in transmitting.
(3) WAIT
The radar is waiting for magnetron preheating.
6.9.3.4 ANTENNA
This item will indicate for each radar antenna position on the screen such as PORT,
STBD(STarBoarD), and so on. Set the antenna position on this item.
6.9.3.5 Examples for Setting
1. Settings for normal two radars
1st radar display unit = CONT1, scanner unit = SCAN1

2nd radar display unit = CONT2, scanner unit = SCAN2
The indication and settings at CONT1

OWN OTHER
TYPE MASTER MASTER

OWN OTHER
TYPE MASTER MASTER
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2. Settings for cross controlled two radars


OWN OTHER
MODE CROSS CROSS
TYPE MASTER MASTER

OWN OTHER
MODE CROSS CROSS
TYPE MASTER MASTER
3. Settings for master-slave with CONT1/SCAN1 as MASTER

2nd radar(monitor) display unit = CONT2, scanner unit = ---

OWN OTHER
TYPE MASTER SLAVE

OWN OTHER
TYPE SLAVE MASTER
4. Settings for dual control radar system with using SCAN1

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OWN OTHER
MODE DUAL DUAL
TYPE MASTER SLAVE

OWN OTHER
MODE DUAL DUAL
TYPE SLAVE MASTER
6.9.4 Data output function

When using Interswitch function, one radar navigation information will be transferred
to the another radar system with NMEA0183 format. It is not necessary to connect
navigation information for both of the radar systems. The information is transferred
through DATA1 connector together with Interswitch control messages. The talker
device names of the output messages are "RA" as a radar.
1. Heading information
Formatter: HDT
Output time period: 0.1 second
2. Speed information
Formatter: VHW
Output time period: 0.1 second
3. Speed and Course over ground information

Formatter: VTG
Output time period: set with SYSTEM / I/O SETUP / SERIAL TRANSMIT menu
4. Latitude and Longitude of the ship information

Formatter: GLL
Output time period: set with SYSTEM / I/O SETUP / SERIAL TRANSMIT menu
Note: To prevent multiple data input, no data will be output when the talker device is
"RA".
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6.9.5 Installation
It is necessary to connect two cables between two radars for Interswitch operation.
1. REMOTE cable
The radar signals should be cross connected between two radars for Interswitch
operation. The radar video, trigger, SHF, and azimuth signals are connected each
other with the REMOTE cable.
2. DATA cable
The Interswitch control is carried out with the data communication. The data input
and output should be cross connected between two radars, too. The connection
should be made with DATA1 connector only.
6.9.6 Adjustment
The radar image distance adjustment is necessary for Interswitch operation. Please
adjust the radar image distance with stand alone( independence ) mode, and also
CROSS or SLAVE mode. Change the Interswitch operation mode to CROSS or
SLAVE, then adjust the distance from "SYSTEM / SYSTEM SETUP / DELAY" menu.
If necessary, adjust STC characteristics with "SYSTEM / SYSTEM SETUP /
HEIGHT" menu with CROSS or SLAVE mode, too.
6.9.7 Option
6.9.7.1 radar image bearing offset
The radar image bearing can be added an offset from the menu. If two radar displays
do not installed as parallel, such as a dual bridge ferry, set an 180 degree offset for
SLAVE or DUAL operation. Set the offset angle at "I.S.HDG" from "MAINTE/OPTION"
menu next to the "SYSTEM". The "MAINTE/OPTION" menu can be used with enter
the maintenance mode. The maintenance mode can be entered by pressing "MODE"
key when power on.
6.9.7.2 heading information offset

When both select the NMEA-0183 serial data type, and no heading information is
connected for the SLAVE processor/display unit, the transmitted data "$RAHDT" from
the MASTER unit can be used for heading information.
The "$RAHDT" heading information can be added an offset from the menu. If two
radar displays do not installed as parallel, such as a dual bridge ferry, set a 180
degree offset for SLAVE or DUAL operation. Set the offset angle at "I.S.GYRO" from
"MAINTE/OPTION" menu next to the "SYSTEM" same as above.
This offset is effective for the "$RAHDT" format data only.
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6.9.8 Cable connection for REMOTE cable

Radar No.1 Radar No.2
pin No. Name pin No. Name
Connection
1 Video Out 1 Video Out
2 Trigger Out 2 Trigger Out
3 Gnd 3 Gnd
4 Azimuth Out 4 Azimuth Out
5 SHF Out 5 SHF Out
6 Gnd 6 Gnd
7 Video Input 7 Video Input
8 Trigger Input 8 Trigger Input
9 Gnd 9 Gnd
10 Azimuth Input 10 Azimuth Input
11 SHF Input 11 SHF Input
12 +12Vdc 12 +12Vdc
Coaxial
1 8
2 9 7
11 12
3 10 6
4 5
REMOTE connector
Pin assignment ( Top View )
Cable connection for DATA cable
Radar No.1 Radar No.2
DATA 1 DATA 1
pin No. Name pin No. Name
1 Shield 1 Shield
2 OUT-A 2 OUT-A
3 OUT-B 3 OUT-B
4 IN-A 4 IN-A
5 IN-B 5 IN-B
6 Gnd 6 Gnd
1 5 DATA connector pin assignment

6 ( Top View )
2 4
3
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Operation Manual Graphic Displays
Chapter 7
Graphic Displays
Contents
Page No.
7.1 Entering Graphic Mode ........................................................ 7-1
7.2 Selecting the Graphic Display/

DISPLAY ITEM SELECT MENU ............................................ 7-2
7.2.1 Selecting each item ................................................................................. 7-2
7.2.2 NAVLINE.................................................................................................. 7-3
7.2.3 MAP......................................................................................................... 7-3
7.3 Registering or modifying the NAVLINE data/

NAVLINE DATA INPUT MENU............................................... 7-4
7.3.1 Registering or modifying the MAP data/COAST LINE INPUT MENU ...... 7-5
7.3.2 Registering or modifying the MARK data /
MARK INPUT MENU ............................................................................... 7-6
Chapter 7 Graphic Displays
The MDC-1800 series has a graphic mode in addition to the normal radar display to
assist in navigation. The available graphics are NAVLINE (Navigation Line), MAP
(Map) and 10 kinds of marks. The map is constituted by a set of Coastlines.
Buoy Coast lines (Dash double-dotted line)
Lighthouse
Mooring buoy
Navigation lines
(Dash dotted line)
Land-based radar station
Figure 7.1 An example of the graphic display
Specifying nodes on each graphic in the latitude and longitude creates both
navigations lines and coastlines.
7.1 Entering the Graphic Mode

Put the radar to standby mode and press the MENU key. Pressing the MENU key
toggles the graphic mode of display in the following order.
First press: DISPLAY ITEM SELECT MENU
Second press: NAVLINE DATA INPUT MENU
Third press: COASTLINE DATA INPUT MENU
Fourth press: MARK INPUT MENU
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Graphic Display Operation Manual
NOTE: To use the graphic function, you need to enter the position data from
external Electronic Position Fix System (EPFS).
7.2 Selecting the Graphic Display / DISPLAY ITEM SELECT MENU

This menu shows the status of the current settings on all available graphic display
items.
Table 7.1 DISPLAY ITEM SELECT MENU

DISPLAY ITEM NAVLINE NUMBER 0 OFF
1 OFF
2 OFF
3 OFF
4 OFF
5 OFF
6 OFF
7 OFF
8 OFF
9 OFF
MAP NUMBER 0 OFF
1 OFF
COAST LINE NUMBER 0 OFF
1 OFF
2 OFF
3 OFF
MARK OFF
7.2.1 Selecting each item

To select a specific graphic display, carry out the following procedures:
(1) Move the Joystick to the right highlighting the OFF sign and press the ENT key.
The OFF sign will blink accordingly.
(2) Move the Joystick further to the right to show the blinking ON sign.
(3) Press the ENT key to fix the selection of the graphic display. The ON sign will
become stationary and the selected graphic display will be shown overlaid with a
normal radar picture.
The above procedure applies to all DISPLAY ITEMs in the table.
WARNING: In case no positional data is entered in the selected graphic

display item, a beep sounds to alarm the operator that the item is not valid.
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7.2.2 NAVLINE
z The NAVLINE is a graphic display that shows a course or course separation zone
on the radar screen. Up to 10 pairs of data can be registered (Registration
number: 0 to 9) For registration of NAVLINE, refer to “7.3.1 Registering or
modifying the NAVLINE data”
z One NAVLINE consists of a pair of continuous polygonal lines.
z You can register up to 10 points on each polygonal line (Registration number: A0
to A9 and B0 to B9).
z One NAVLINE alone can be displayed on the screen.
z If your ship contacts or crosses a NAVLINE, the warning display on the screen will
appear with highlighted “NAVLINE” sign, which is shown in the lower right corner
of the screen.
z Before displaying the NAVLINE, you must enter the position signal from the
NAVIGATOR (EPFS)
A0 – A9
NAVLINE No. 0
B0 – B9
A0 – A9
NAVLINE NAVLINE No. 1
B0 – B9
-----------
A0 – A9
NAVLINE No. 9
B0 – B9
Figure 7.2 Structure of NAVLINE
7.2.3 MAP
z The MAP function is used to make artificial warning zones, warning spots or
landmarks for fixed targets including coastlines, buoys, reefs, sunken ships and
lighthouses on the radar screen. You can register up to 2 pairs of the maps
(Registration number: 0 to 1).
z Up to 4 coastlines (Registration number: 0 to 3) and 20 marks (Registration
number: 0 to 19) can be registered to a single map.
z Up to 20 points (Registration number: 0 to 19) can be registered to a single
coastline. Polygonal lines connecting the registered points constitute a coastline.
z One map alone can be displayed at a time.
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P0
----
COAST LINE No.0
P19
----
MAP No.0 P0
----
or COAST LINE No.3
MAP No.1 P19
P0
----
MARK
P19
Figure 7.3 Structure of the Map
7.3 Registering or modifying the NAVLINE data/NAV LINE DATA INPUT MENU
To use this function, carry out the following procedures:
(1) Select the NAVLINE INPUT MENU. The following list will accordingly be shown on
the screen.
Table 7.2 NAV LINE INPUT MENU

NAVLINE NUMBER 0
POSITION NUMBER LATITUDE N/S LONGITUDE E/W
A0 12 o 34.567 N 123 o 45.678 E
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
B0
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
(2) Move the Joystick up or down to highlight the number shown right to the words
NAVELINE NUMBER and press the ENT key. The number will blink.
(3) Move the Joystick left or right to select the desired number out of 0
through to 9.
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(4) Press the ENT key to fix the selection. The blinking number will become
stationary. To clear all position data, press HL OFF key at this state.
(5) Move the Joystick up or down to highlight an alphanumeric display (A0 – B9)
under the POSITION NUMBER column. To clear the position data, press HL
OFF key at this state.
(6) Press the ENT key to let the selected alphanumeric display blink.
(7) Use the N/S/E/W and numeric keys (0 - 9) to enter the latitude and longitude
coordinates. If a correction is needed, move the Joystick left or right to highlight
the part for correction and repeat step (7) and after.
(8) Press the ENT key to fix the entry. The blinking alphanumeric data will become
stationary.
(9) To continue the registration, repeat the step (5) and after.
7.3.1 Registering or modifying the MAP data/COAST LINE INPUT MENU

(1) Select the COASTLINE input menu. The following table will be accordingly
shown.
Table 7.3 COASTLINE INPUT MENU

MAP NUMBER 0
COASTLINE NUMBER 0
POSITION NUMBER LATITUDE N/S LONGITUDE E/W
0 12 o 34.567 N 123 o 45.678 E
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
MAP NUMBER and press the ENT key. The number will blink.
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(3) Move the Joystick left or right to select the MAP NUMBER, 0 or 1.
(4) Press the ENT key to fix the selection. The blinking number will become
stationary.
(5) Move the Joystick down to highlight the number shown right to the words
COASTLINE NUMBER and press the ENT key.
(6) Press the Joystick left or right to select the COASTLINE NUMBER from 0
through to 3.
(7) Press the ENT key to fix the selection. The number display will become
stationary. To clear all coastline data, press HL OFF key at this state.
(8) Move the Joystick up or down to highlight the number (0 - 19) under the
POSITION NUMBER column and press the ENT key to fix the selection.
the part for correction and enter new data.
stationary. To clear the position data, press HL OFF key at this state.
(11) To continue the entry of position data for other position numbers or change the
data, repeat the step (8) and after.
7.3.2 Registering or modifying the MARK data/MARK INPUT MENU

(1) Select the MARK INPUT menu. The following list will be shown, accordingly.
Table 7.4 MARK INPUT MENU

MAP NUMBER 0
POSITION MARK LATITUDE N/S LONGITUDE E/W
NUMBER SELECT
0 12 o 34.567 N 123 o 45.678 E
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
MAP NUMBER and press the ENT key. The number will blink.
(3) Move the Joystick left or right to select the MAP NUMBER, 0 or 1.
(4) Press the ENT key to fix the selection. The blinking MAP number will become
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stationary. To clear all mark data, press HL OFF key at this state.
POSITION NUMBER and press the ENT key. The number will blink.
(6) Select a desired mark by pressing a numeric key (0 - 9)
the part for correction and enter new data.
stationary. To clear the mark data, press HL OFF key at this state.
(9) To continue the entry of position data for other position numbers or change the
data, repeat the step (5) and after.
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Table 7.5 MARKS USED IN THE MAP

No. Mark shape Applicable objects
0 Light
1 Lighthouse, Aeronautical
light, Light beacon, etc.
2 Buoy
3 Large mooring buoy
4 Radio and/or radar station
5 Dry rock
6 Awash rock
7 Reef, submerged rock, etc.
8 Surface object, wreck,

Hazardous point, etc
9 Rush tidal current, eddy,

etc.
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Operation Manual Trouble Shooting And On Board Servicing
Chapter 8
Trouble Shooting And On Board Servicing
Contents
Page No.
8.1 Information required for service............................... 8-1
8.2 Self diagnosis functions provided ........................... 8-1

8.2.1 Alarm messages ......................................................................... 8-1
8.2.2 Status indicators.......................................................................... 8-2
8.3 Trouble shooting........................................................ 8-3

8.3.1 First-line faultfinding .................................................................... 8-3
8.3.2 Faultfinding chart......................................................................... 8-4
8.4 On board servicing .................................................. 8-19

8.4.1 Replacing the fuses .................................................................. 8-19
Chapter 8 Trouble Shooting And On Board Servicing
This chapter covers simplified fault locating procedures to enable faulty areas to be
identified on your vessel.
8.1 Information required for service

Please advise the following details:
(1) Name of vessel, Satcom number if available.
(2) Equipment type name
(3) Equipment serial number
(4) Software type name, shown on the standby screen and stated in this manual.
(5) Next port of call, ETA and ship’s agent
(6) Faulty conditions and the result of on board check
8.2 Self diagnosis functions provided

The equipment provides on-screen alarm messages and the status indicator inside
the display unit.
8.2.1 Alarm messages

The following alarm messages will be shown as a result of diagnosis by the built-in
self-check function if the equipment becomes faulty. Details are as follows:
Table 8.1 Alarm messages shown on the screen
Alarm messages Faults detected
ANTENNA ABNORMAL Communication between Antenna and Display is
(NO RESPONSE) faulty. Suspect no Antenna connection.
AZIMUTH ABNORMAL The azimuth pulse signal is erratic in timing or
frequency or no signal input to the display.
HEADING LINE ABNORMAL The Heading Line signal is erratic or no signal
input to the display.
TRIGGER ABNORMAL Master trigger pulse is erratic in timing and level or,
not present at all.
MAGNETRON CURRENT Magnetron current is not within specified range.
ABNORMAL
250V ABNORMAL High voltage supply for Modulator Unit is not within
specified range.
MAGNETRON HEATER Magnetron heater current is not within specified
CURRENT ABNORMAL range.
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(Alarm messages)
Alarm messages Faults detected
RADAR VIDEO ABNORMAL Video signal sent from the transceiver unit is
erratic or not present at all.
GYRO HDG XXX No bearing data is applied to the display unit.
LOG SPD XXX No bearing data is applied to the display unit
8.2.2 Status indicators

Two LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are provided on the Logic board fitted inside the
display unit. These LEDs indicate the operational status of the software and hardware
used in this system. Details of the indications are as follows:
Table 8.2 Status indications

LED No. Usage Operational status LED status
DS1 Software check Normal ON
Failure OFF
DS2 Hardware check Normal ON
Failure OFF
Location of the status indicators

Status indicators
U57
U25
Battery
DS2
U18 U37
DS1
U21
Line Filter
LOGIC BOARD
E47-700A
Figure 8.1 Location of status indicators
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8.3 Trouble shooting

This section provides information required to fix or diagnose the faulty part in
MDC-1800 series radar systems.
8.3.1 First-line faultfinding

Use the following tables that show brief diagnosis schedule to assist first-line servicing
on board the ship.
Table 8.3 Primary faults
Description of fault Possible cause of failure Corrective measures
Radar does not turn on 1. Power cable is disconnected. 1. Connect the power cable and
2. Power supply voltage is outside of secure the cable plug
the specified value. connection.
3. Main fuse is blown. 2. Use properly rated power
supply.
3. Replace the fuse with new
one.
Radar turns on but 1. Brilliance control is set at 1. Turn the brilliance control CW
nothing displayed on the minimum position. to set proper brilliance.
screen 2. LCD is defective. 2. Call for service.
3. LCD driving circuits are defective. 3. Call for service.
Table 8.4 Possible faults

Description of faults Possible cause of failures Corrective measures
Screen is dark 1. Brilliance of the screen is not 1. Turn the brilliance control
properly set. CW to set proper brilliance.
2. LCD driving circuits are defective. 2. Call for service.
No targets shown 1. Tuning is deviated. 1. Re-adjust tuning referring to
2. Video contrast is poor. para 6.2.14 and 6.2.15 in
3. Transceiver is defective. this manual.
2. Re-adjust contrast referring
to para 6.2.1
3. Turn on Performance
Monitor to isolate the faulty
section.
4. Call for service.
Targets are weak 1. Tuning has drifted. 1. Re-adjust tuning referring to
2. Magnetron or MIC is faulty. para 6.2.14 and 6.2.15 in
this manual.
2. Call for service.
No markers (HL, EBL, 1. Marker video contrast is not 1. Re-adjust Marker contrast
VRM, Range Rings, properly set. referring to para 6.2.2.
Parallel Index Line, 2. Logic board is defective. 2. Call for service.
Alarm Zone)
Heading Line is missing 1. Heading Line signal is not applied to 1. Check for cable connections
the display. for HL signal at antenna and
2. Heading Line signal is not display units.
generated. Fault on HL Generator 2. Call for service.
PCB.
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Description of faults Possible cause of failures Corrective measures

Aerial does not rotate 1. Motor fuse is blown. 1. Replace the motor fuse
2. Turning motor is not powered. with new one.
3. Turning motor brushes are worn 2. Check the connections for
out. motor power supply line.
3. Replace the motor
brushes.
8.3.2 Faultfinding chart

The following faultfinding charts are prepared for a service engineer to allow him to
diagnose and locate a faulty part on a module basis. The charts are systematically
arranged from primary fault analysis to finding a path to a detailed flow chart that
follows.
1. Fault analysis
Start
Turn the system on
N
Does the display turn N
Does a short beep sound? Go to “2. No response.”
on?
Y
Y
Go to “3. No display.”
Does the display switch to N

Go to “4. Antenna does not
STANDBY mode?
respond.”
Transmit the radar
Is the echo shown on N Is any error message shown N

the screen? in North-up, Course-up or Go to “5. Faulty radar picture.”
True Motion mode?
Y
Y
Go to “6. Fault Interface.”
Are key switches or N
control operative in Go to “7. Fault Panel.”
normal manner?
Is the entire screen N Is the fault connected N

presentation normal? with external serial data? Go to “8. Others.”
Other faults Go to “9. Antenna faults.”
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2. No response
Is Main Fuse F1 normal N N

Is the fuse rating correct? Replace the fuse.
(not blown)?
Y Y
Is the polarity of power N

supply line correct? Correct the polarity.
Y
Power supply unit is
faulty.
Is the power supply voltage N Set ship’s supply voltage

range (21.6 – 41.6 V)
within the specified range.
correct?
Is the voltage on J704-14

Is “+5V” on J602-16 N and 16 pins on Power Y
pin correct? Power supply PCB is
Supply PCB about 0 V
faulty.
when the unit is powered?
Y
N
Are the following connections

correct? N
(1) J701 (Main Logic PCB) Correct the faulty
and Power Supply PCB connections.
(2) J704 and Operation Unit
Y
Operation Unit is faulty.
Check if the status of LEDs on N
the Main Logic PCB is as follows’
Main Logic PCB is faulty.
(1) DS1: ON
(2) DS2: ON
Are the connections between N

J101 on Display Unit and Correct the faulty connections.
Operation Unit correct?
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3. No display
Is the BRILL control N

Turn the BRIIL control
fully rotated CW?
fully CW.
Y
Is the LCD N Is the CFL fault? Y

backlight lighted? *CFL:Cold Change the CFL.
Fluorescent Light
Are the connections N

Correct the faulty cable
correct between LCD connections.
module and the logic
PCB?
Y
Y Main Logic PCB is faulty.
Are the cable connections

between J709, 729 (Main N
Logic PCB) and LCD Correct the faulty cable connections.
Monitor correct?
Check if the status of

LEDs on the Main Logic N
PCB is as follows’ Main Logic PCB is faulty.
1) DS1: ON
2) DS2: ON
Y
LCD Monitor unit is faulty.
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4. Antenna does not respond
Is the error message

“ANTENNA NO N
RESPONSE” shown on
the screen?
N Disconnect Antenna
Is +12V on J701-20 pin N Power Supply PCB is
Connector J1 and check
and GND normal? faulty.
if +12V on J701-20 pin
becomes normal.
Y
Y
Connect J1
Disconnect
Disconnect Modulator
N Modulator
Is +12V present at Connector J6 and N N
J2-2 in Antenna unit? Connector J4 Modulator PCB
check if +12V on
and check if is faulty.
J711-3 pin is normal.
+12V at J711-3
Y
pin becomes
Y normal.
Modulator PCB is faulty. Performance Monitor

is faulty.
Is +5V on J5-12 pin in N

Modulator Unit normal? Modulator PCB is faulty.
Are the antenna cable N

connections at Antenna Correct faulty connections.
and Display units correct?
Modulator PCB or Main Logic

PCB is faulty.
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5. Faulty radar picture
Is background noise N Is the error message

Y
present at Gain max “RADAR VIDEO Go to “9. Antenna faults,
position? ABNORMAL” shown? Radar echo abnormal.”
Y N
Main logic board is faulty.
N
Is the radar echo displayed?
Y
Go to “9. Antenna faults,
Is the receiver sensitivity Radar echo abnormal.”
N
normal throughout the entire
range scales?
Is the receiver Y Is the TX Drive signal on Y

sensitivity low in long TP2 on Modulator PCB Modulator PCB is faulty.
ranges? correct?
N N
Go to “9. Antenna faults, Pulse
selection not operative.”
Does the sweep line Is the error message

N Does the antenna Y
skip near the HM “HEADING Ｎ
LINE Main Logic PCB
(Heading Marker)? rotate freely? ABNORMAL” is faulty
shown?
Y N
Y
Go to “9. Antenna
faults, Pulse selection
not operative”
Is the error message

N
“AZIMUTH ABNORMAL” Main Logic PCB is faulty.
shown?
HM PCB is faulty.
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6. Interface
(1) Gyro Interface
Is the power supply voltage N

within the range (11 – 40 V) Set ship’s supply voltage
specified? within the specified range.
Is the ship’s main supply N

provided to Interface unit? Supply ships main voltage.
Is the HDG INPUT sub menu set

Ｎ N
to GYRO in SYSTEM:I/O Set the HDG INPUT to GYRO.
SETUP MENU?
Is the gyro bearing initial setting N

Perform initial gyro bearing
performed? settings.
Y
Are the gyro cable connections N

normal? Correct the connections.
Gyro Interface unit is faulty.
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(2) LOG Interface
Is the ship’s supply voltage within N

Set the voltage within the specified
rated voltage range (12 – 40 V)? range.
Y
Is the LOG/Gyro Interface unit is N Take necessary measures to supply

supplied with main power supply? the ship’s power supply.
Is the SEA STB SPD sub menu set to N

PULSE in SYSTEM:I/O SETUP Set the SEA STB SPD menu to PULSE.
MENU?
Y
Is the gyro bearing initial setting N Perform the initial gyro bearing
performed? settings.
N
Is the LOG connection correct? Correct the faulty connection.
Gyro Interface unit is faulty.
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(3) IEC 61162-1 Interface
Is the serial data (IEC

61162-1) properly received N N
Is signal polarity
via DATA 1,2 and 3 Correct the polarity.
correct?
connector and displayed?
Press and hold the MODE Y
key and turn the radar on.
This allows maintenance Is the input signal level at the
operation. On stand-by following points in Main Logic
mode, press MENU key PCB 4V or more? Ｎ Signal level is not sufficient.
until SERIAL LINE J712-4 and 5 pins Take necessary measures to
MONITOR displayed on the J713-4 and 5 pins receive properly rated signal.
screen. Check received J714-4 and 5 pins
data on the screen.
Y
Y Main Logic PCB is faulty.
Are the incoming serial N

data from DATA 1, 2, and 3 Change the format in the menu.
acceptable format?
Press and hold the MODE key and turn the

radar on. This allows protected SYSTEM
SETUP MENU operation. Set the
following items to IEC 61162-1 format. N Reset the serial data format to
SERIAL GPS, SERIAL COMPASS and IEC 61162-1.
SERIAL LOG format
Y
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7. Operation Unit
Are the following connections

N in Main Logic PCB correct? N
Does the radar turn on? 1) J701 and Power Supply Correct faulty connections.
PCB
Y 2) J704 and Operation Unit
Y
Press and hold the MODE Is the connection

key and turn the radar on. Is N between the display N
Correct faulty connections.
the radar started? and ship’s main
supply correct?
Y Y
Operation Unit or Main
Logic PCB is faulty.
Press the MENU key 5 N

times. Is the panel check The MENU key is faulty.
display shown?
Any faulty control or key Y

Detected control or key
switch detected? switch needs to be replaced.
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8. Others
The display synchronization
is unstable.
Are the following sync signals present at TP12 and TP13 in Main
Logic PCB.
[TP12] [TP13] N
5V 5V
0V 0V
15.6 μs 1.04 μs 16.66 ms 46.9us
Is the LVDS signal presented at Y

the J218 and J219 connector? LCD monitor unit is faulty.
Texts and graphics displays are erratic. Main Logic PC B is faulty.
9. Antenna unit
+12V line is shorted.
Disconnect P6(J6) from the Y

Modulator PCB. Is the fault IF PCB is faulty.
removed?
N
Disconnect P5(J5) from the N

Modulator PCB. Is the fault Performance Monitor is faulty.
removed?
Y
Disconnect P1(J1) from the N Internal wirings in the

Modulator PCB. Is the fault Antenna unit or Display unit
removed? is faulty.
Y
Modulator PCB is faulty
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+250 V line is shorted
Disconnect J2 from the

Modulator PCB. Is the fault N Internal wiring in the Antenna
removed? unit or Display unit is faulty.
Y
Pulse selection function is Modulator PCB is faulty.
faulty
Waveform on TP2
Is the TX drive signal on
5V TP2 (Modulator PCB) Y
normal? Modulator PCB is faulty.
0V
A N
B
N Internal wiring in the Antenna
Is +24V present on J1-1 unit or Display unit is faulty.
Pulse length A(ns) B(ms) pin(Modulator PCB) normal?
SP 100 0.5 Y
M1 200 0.67 or 0.77
M2 550 1 or 1.25 Modulator PCB is faulty.
LP 1050 2 or 2.5
Antenna does not rotate
N Replace the fuse

Is the Motor Fuse F2 normal (not blown)?
with new one.
Y
N
Is the fault corrected?
Finished
Check if the following conditions

Can the antenna be rotated N are observed:
manually? 1) The antenna gets caught
with a rope.
Y 2) Turning gear mechanism
gets stuck.
Disconnect P4(J4) from the N Internal wirings in the Antenna
Modulator PCB. Is the fault unit or Power Supply in the
removed? Display unit is faulty.
○
1 Motor is faulty.
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1
Is the motor power supply voltage N Internal wirings in the Antenna

(12V) present on J4-5 and J4-4? unit or Power Supply in the
Display unit is faulty.
Y
Is the degree of motor brush N

degradation within the allowance Replace the motor brushes.
(less than 6 mm)?
Y
Antenna motor is faulty.
The error message

“AZIMUTH ABNORMAL”
is shown
Is the Azi Pulse signal Internal wirings in the

Y Antenna unit or Power
1.2 msec present on J1-7 (Modulator
PCB) normal? Supply in the Display
Azimuth signal unit is faulty.
5V
N
2.5 V
0V Is the HM pulse signal on J4-2
HM signal
(Modulator PCB) normal?
Normal Azi & HM signals on J1-7 Y
10 ms Modulator PCB is faulty.
5V
0V
N
The photo-interrupter
The error message “HEADING is faulty.
LINE ABNOTMAL” is shown
Is the HM pulse signal

on J3-1 (Modulator
PCB) normal?
Is the HM signal on J1-7 (Modulator N Y
PCB) normal? (See waveform above) 3 msec Modulator PCB
is faulty.
Y
Internal wirings in the Antenna unit or Power

Supply in the Display unit is faulty.
N
Reed switch is faulty.
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No transmit
Is the Mod-HT fuse F3 N

normal (not blown)? Modulator PCB is faulty.
Is +250 V on J2-1 N Check for cable connection

(Modulator PCB) normal? between antenna and display.
Y
Waveform on TP2
5V Is the trigger signal on TP2 N

(Modulator PCB) normal? Modulator PCB is faulty.
0V
A Y
B
Is any buzz heard from the N
Modulator PCB is faulty.
Pulse length A(ns) B(ms) Pulse Transformer?
SP 100 0.5 Y
M1 200 0.67 or 0.77
M2 550 1 or 1.25
LP 1050 2 or 2.5
Is 6.3 V applied to the N Internal wiring in the Antenna
magnetron heater? unit or Power Supply in the
Y
The magnetron is faulty.
Manual tuning is faulty
Is +24V supply on J1-1 (IF N Internal wiring in the Antenna

Amplifier) normal? unit or Power Supply in the
Y
Does the voltage on J2-3 (IF N

PCB) vary from 6 V to 9 V? IF PCB is faulty.
Is +5 V supply on J2-2 (IF N

PCB) normal? IF PCB or LNFE module is faulty.
Y
LNFE module is faulty.
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Tuning meter is faulty
Is the tuning voltage on J1-3 N

(IF PCB) about 2 V? IF PCB is faulty.
Y Check for the cable connection

between IF PCB (J1) and
Modulator PCB.
Y
Automatic tuning does
not function
Perform the procedure for

automatic tuning set up
Does the automatic tuning function N

become normal? IF PCB is faulty.
Finished
No picture
Is the error message “MAGNETRON Y

The magnetron is faulty.
CURRENT ABNORMAL” shown?
N
Does the MIC monitor voltage lies within
MIC module is faulty.
30 – 70 mV?
Is the video signal connection normal in N

the Antenna Cable? Repair a faulty connection.
Main Logic PCB or LCD module is faulty.
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Poor sensitivity
Is the error message Y

“MAGNETRON CURRENT The magnetron is faulty.
ABNORMAL” shown?
Is the MIC monitor voltage in the N

following range? MIC module is faulty.
30 – 70 mV
Y
IF PCB is faulty.
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8.4 On board servicing
8.4.1 Replacing the fuses

There are three fuses provided on the rear panel of the display unit. Details are as
follows
z Fuse type and ratings
Fuse name Shape (Dimensions in mm) Fuse Type Ratings

Main fuse Tubular type (φ6.3 x 32) Normal Blow 15 A
Modulator fuse Tubular type (φ5 x 20) Normal Blow 0.3 A
Drive Motor fuse Tubular type (φ5 x 20) Normal Blow 5A
z Location of the fuses
Drive Motor fuse Display unit
Modulator fuse
GYRO AIS REMOTE SCANNER
DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 MAIN
Main fuse
Figure 8.2 Fuses provided on the display rear panel
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Operation Manual Maintenance
Chapter 9
Maintenance
Contents
Page No.
9.1 Periodic inspection and cleaning ............................ 9-1

9.1.1 Monthly check .......................................................................... 9-1
9.1.2 Yearly check ............................................................................. 9-1
Operation Manual Maintenance
Chapter 9 Maintenance
9.1 Periodic inspections and cleaning

Periodic inspection and cleaning is essential to allow the radar set to work in good
order for a long period of time.
9.1.1 Monthly Check

(1) Check the antenna radiation surface for stains due to dirt soot. Wipe off the surface
using a soft cloth soaked with fresh water or soapsuds. Also make sure the radiating
surface of the aerial is free from residual paint or scratches.
Never turn the radar on while maintenance work is in process.
(2) If the display screen is dirty, clean the screen with a cloth soaked with anti-static
agent. Do not use a dry cloth as it causes static charging, which accumulates dust.
9.1.2 Yearly check

Check the motor brushes of the antenna unit every 2,000 working hours. Replace
them if the brushes are less than 6 mm in length.
Figure 9.1 Details of motor brushes
Figure 9.1 Criteria of the Motor Brush replacement
(1) Loosen the four fixing screws that fasten the front side cover and remove the cover.
The antenna motor will be found in the lower part in the antenna housing.
(2) Use a flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the motor brushes as shown in Figure 9.2..
(3) Insert a screwdriver into the groove provided on top of the brush and gently turn
the screwdriver counter clockwise. Make sure to remove both brushes.
(4) Install a new pair of brushes and reverse the procedure from step (3) to fix the
brushes.
Alarm: Make sure to turn off the equipment before attempting to reach inside of
the antenna unit. Failure to do so may lead to electrical shock.
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Maintenance Operation Manual
Antenna housing unit
Gently turn the screwdriver counter

clockwise to remove the motor brush.
Figure 9.2 Replacing the motor brushes
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Operation Manual Technical References
Chapter 10
Technical References
Contents
Page No.
10.1 Serial input data sentence detail....................... 10-1
10.2 Tracking data output sentence detail ............... 10-6
10.3 Radar data output sentence detail .................... 10-7

10.3.1 Own Ship Data.................................................................... 10-7
10.3.2 Radar System Data ............................................................ 10-7
10.4 Interface requirements....................................... 10-8

10.4.1 Input requirements.............................................................. 10-8
10.4.2 Data input/output serial line ................................................ 10-9
10.4.3 External monitor signal interface....................................... 10-10
10.4.4 Data input/output serial line (AIS) ..................................... 10-11
10.4.5 Radar Signal input/output ................................................. 10-12
10.4.6 Talker identifier accepted .................................................. 10-13
Chapter 10 Technical References
10.1 Serial input data sentence detail

Sentence name: IEC61162-1 or NMEA0183 Ver 2.30
Descriptions
(1) Data priority
Data such as waypoint display, own ship’s position and the speed against water are
available from two different sentences in IEC61162-1. These data are prioritized as
follows:
Data name Available sentences Priority

Waypoint RMB and BWC RMB>BWC
Own ship’s position GGA and GGL GGA>GLL
Own ship’s speed against water VBW and VHW VBW>VHW
(2) Route display

In case the RMB/BWC and RTE/WPL sentences are all input, only routes are
displayed while the waypoint without route is not displayed.
(3) Checksum
Checksum is the total of all the EX-ORed data between the $ and asterisk (*) signs.
BWC Bearing & Distance to Waypoint

$ - - BWC, , xxxx.xxx, N/S, xxxxx.xxx, E/W, xxx.x, T, , , xxx.x, N, xxx, a *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence Waypoint Waypoint longitude Waypoint Checksum
format latitude Bearing (true)
N: North E: East Mode indicator
Talker S: South W: West Waypoint ID
device
These fields are used. Distance to go (nm)
Start of sentence xx.xx: 00.00 to 09.99 nm
xxx.x 010.0 to 999.9 nm
GGA Global Positioning System Fix Data

$ - - GGA, , xxxx.xxx, N/S, xxxxx.xxx, E/W, x, , , , , , , , , *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence latitude longitude Checksum
format N: North
E: East These fields are not used
S: South
Talker W: West
device This field is not used GPS quality indicator
0: fix not available
1: GPS fix
Start of sentence Note for Talker device 2: DGPS fix
identifier: 3 – 8: Not accepted in this sentence.
Only GP (GPS) is accepted.
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GLC Geographic Position, Loran C

$ - - GLC, , , , , a *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence Checksum
format
Talker Mode indicator
device
This field is not used
Start of sentence These fields are valid as far as the data are entered in 2 out of 5 TD fields;
Otherwise the fields will be void
GLL Geographic Position, Latitude/Longitude

$ - - GGL, xxxx.xxx, N/S, xxxxx.xxx, E/W, , A, a *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence latitude longitude Checksum
format N: North
E: East Mode indicator
S: South
Talker W: West A: Valid
device
Start of sentence
HDT Heading, True

$ - - HDT, xxx.x, T *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence Checksum
format
Talker Heading (True)
device Note for Talker Device:
Start of sentence Only HE (North Seeking Gyro) and HN (Non-north Seeking
Gyro) are accepted.
RMB Recommended Minimum navigation Information

$ - - RMB, A, , , , c-c, xxxx.xxx, N/S, xxxxx.xxx, E/W, xxx.x, xxx.x, , , , a, *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence Waypoint Waypoint longitude

format latitude Checksum
Waypoint
N: North E: East
Bearing (true)
S: South W: West
A: Valid Waypoint ID Mode indicator
Waypoint distance (nm)
Talker device xx.xx: 00.00 to 09.99 nm
xxx.x 010.0 to 999.9 nm
Start of sentence These fields are not used
RTE Routes
$ - - RTE, , x, W, , c-c, c-c, c-c, c-c, c-c *hh <CR><LF>
Current waypoint Checksum
Sentence
format Waypoint ID:
This field is not used z The first 4 digits are valid to designate Wypoint ID,
Talker which can be assigned up to 8 kinds as maximum.
Message mode
device z Only a working route is displayed.
Message number. Only one message is selectable
Start of sentence This field is not used
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VBW Dual Ground/Water Speed

$ - - VBW, xx.x, , A, xx.x, xx.x, A, , , , , *hh <CR><LF>
Checksum
Sentence
format These fields are not used
A: Valid data
Talker Traverse ground speed (Knots)
device Note for Talker device identifier:
Longitudinal ground speed (Knots)
Only VD (Doppler Speed Log) is
A: Valid data
Start of sentence
accepted.
Longitude Water Speed (Knots)
VDR Set and Drift

$ - - VDR, xxx.x, T, , , xx.x, N, *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence Direction Knots Checksum
format (True
Bearing) Current speed (Knots)
Talker z The radar only accepts VD as a talker.
device These fields are not used
Start of sentence True Bearing
VHW Water Speed and Heading

$ - - VHW, , , , , xx.x, N, , , *hh <CR><LF> Note 1:
In case the speed data in knots is not available, then
Sentence the metric speed data field will be recovered and used
Checksum
format Speed (Knt)
for alternative metric data.
Talker Note 2:
device These fields are not used
Talker Device:Only VD (Doppler Speed Log), VM
Start of sentence (Magnetic Water Speed Log) and VW (Mechanical
Water Speed Log) are accepted.
VTG Course and Ground Speed

$ - - VTG, xxx.x, T, , , xx.x, N, xx.x, K , a *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence Speed over Speed over

ground Checksum
format ground
(Knots) (Km/h) Mode indicator
These fields are not used

Talker device
Course over ground
Start of sentence (True bearing)
WPL Waypoint Location

$ - - WPL, xxxx.xxx, N/S, xxxxx.xxx, E/W, c-c *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence
format Waypoint latitude Checksum
Waypoint longitude
N: North Waypoint ID:
Talker E: East
S: South The first 4 digits are valid to designate Waypoint
device W: West
ID, which can be assigned up to 8 kinds as
Start of sentence maximum.
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VDM AIS Other Ship Data

! AI VDM, x, x, x, x, xxxxx･･････････････････xxxx, N *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence Checksum
format
Talker
Fill bit.
device
Message part
(6bit field)
Total of
sentence.
Channel
Sentence number.
Start of number
sentence
Message
number.
VDO AIS Own Ship Data ( Not used )

! AI VDO, x, x, x, x, xxxxx･･････････････････xxxx, N *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence Checksum
format
Talker
Fill bit
device
Message part
(6bit field)
Total of
sentence
Channel
Sentence number
Start of number
sentence
Message
number
ALR Set Alarm State

$ - - ALR, xxxxxx.xx, xxx, A, A, c- -c*hh <CR><LF>
Sentence Checksum
format
Talker Alarm’s description text
Local alarm
device
number
Alarm’s acknowledge state

(A = acknowledge)
Time of alarm condition (V = unacknowledge)
Start of change, UTC
sentence
Alarm condition
(A = threshold exceeded)
(V = not exceeded)
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Data format settings and acceptable formatter

Item IEC-61162-1 NMEA-0183 (Ver 2.00)
Ship's Heading HDT HDT, HDG, HDM
Information(HDG) VTG(COG), RMC(COG),
RMA(COG)
Water Speed(SPD) VHW VHW
VBW(Vertical to Water) VBW(Vertical to Water)
VTG(SOG), RMC(SOG),
RMA(SOG)
Speed over Ground, VBW(two axis over ground) VBW(two axis over ground)
Drift : [VBW correction
over ground]
Drift : [VDR correction VDR(invalid magnetic bearing VDR(valid magnetic bearing
over ground] of Tide) of Tide)
COG, SOG VTG(invalid magnetic VTG, RMC, RMA
[VTG correction over bearing)
ground]
Own ship's LOP GLC GLC
Own ship's L/L GNS, GGA(invalid mode GNS, GGA(valid mode
indicator 3, 4, 5), GLL indicator 3, 4, 5), GLL, RMC,
RMA
Waypoint Bearing, RMB, BWC(invalid WP RMB, BWC
Distance magnetic bearing)
Waypoint L/L RMB, BWC, RTE/WPL RMB, BWC, RTE/WPL
Waypoint Cross track RMB, XTE RMB, XTE
error
Route RTE, WPL RTE, WPL
Depth DPT, DBT DPT, DBT
Water temperature MTW MTW
Datum DTM DTM
KODEN original Data PKODR PKODR
for Interswitch
Checksum Essential Option
Mode ID Essential Omissible
Talker Device ID Restrictive (See next Table) not restrictive
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Effective Talker Device ID on IEC-61162-1 setting

Item Formatter Talker Device ID
Heading HDT HE, HN
Water Speed VHW VD, VM, VW
Water Speed/Speed VBW VD
over ground
Set/Drift VDR VD
L/L GGA GP
10.2 Tracking data output sentence detail

Sentence name: IEC61162-1
The ATA data can be output to an external unit via the data connector labeled “DATA
1,2 & 3” on the display rear panel.
TTM Tracked Target Message

$ RA TTM, x, x.x, xxx, T, xx.x, xxx.x, T, x.x, x.x, N, xxxx, a, , , M, *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence User Checksum
format Target speed data Type of acquisition
Talker Bearing from These fields are not used
own ship Target course
device (true) Target status (See Note)
Target distance from Speed/distance units (nm)
own ship
Distance of Closest Point
Target number (0 to 9) of Approach Note for Target status:
Time to CPA
(min)
L: Lost, tracked target has been lost
Start of sentence
Q: Quary, target in process of acquisition
T: Tracking, target in process of tracking
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10.3 Radar data output sentence detail

Sentence name: IEC61162-1
The Radar data can be output to an external unit via the data connector labeled “DATA
1,2 &3” on the display rear panel.
10.3.1 Own Ship Data
OSD Own Ship Data
$ RA OSD, xxx.x, A, xxx.x, a, xx.x, a, x.x, x.x, N *hh <CR><LF>
Checksum
Sentence
Set
format Course
reference
Talker Speed
device reference
Own ship's
Speed units (K: km/h, N: Knot, S: SM/h)
course
Own ship's
Heading(True) Own ship's Drift Note for Course/Speed reference:
speed B: Log
Start of sentence Ship's True M: Manual
Heading
Status: A=Valid W: Water
R: Radar Tracking
P: Positioning System
10.3.2 Radar System Data

RSD Radar System Data
$ RA RSD, x.x, x.x, x.x, x.x, x.x, x.x, x.x, x.x, x.x, x.x, x.x, a, a *hh <CR><LF>
Checksum
Sentence
format Display Range
Talker Cursor Bearing Display Mode
device Cursor Range C: Course Up
H: Head Up
EBL 2 Bearing N: North Up
VRM 2 Range
Origin 2 Bearing Range Unit (K/N/S)
Start of sentence Origin 2 Range

EBL 1 Bearing
VRM 1 Range
Origi
Origin 1 Range
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10.4 Interface requirements

10.4.1 Input requirements
Feature Characteristics
Power Voltage 24/32VDC, -10%, +30%

Consumption 170 W
Gyro compass Synchro Voltage value: 50VAC or 100VAC+/-10%, 50/60 Hz+/-10%

Gear ratio: 1:360, 1:180, 1:90
Stepper Voltage value: 21.6 to 38.5 V (See NOTE) or 63 to 77 V
(Standard)
Gear ratio 1:360, 1:180, 1:90
Serial IEC61162-1 via opto-isolator
LOG Mechanical input PRR: 100, 200, 400 pulse/nm

Input type: opto-isolator (5V/5mA)
Pulse width: 100 ms (min)
Electronic input Same as above
Serial input IEC61162-1 via opto-isolator
Serial interface Signal standard IEC 61162-1 or NMEA0183 Ver 2.00 via opto-isolator
AIS interface Signal standard IEC 61162-2 via floated RS422
NOTE: Changing Link settings are required on the Main Logic PCB for J721 to J725. Refer to Para. 4.6.6
for detail.
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10.4.2 Data input/output serial line

Port name: DATA 1,2 & 3
+Vcc
The connector used:
Type LTWD-06PMMP-LC
A Data Input TLP113
470
Serial Data input (listener side): IN-A
The IEC61162-1 or NMEA0183 Ver 2.00 standard signal B Data Input 150
can be received. IN-B
Input load: 470 + 150 ohms

Device: Opto-isolator Serial data input circuit
Type TLP113 (Toshiba)
LT1791CS TX Data Output

OUT-A
Serial Data output (talker side):
OUT-B
The IEC61162-1 standard signal can be transmitted.
Device: RS422 Driver IC
Type LT1791CS (Linear Technology) Serial data output circuit
Pin assignment on
Data connector pin assignment
Data Connector (Top view)
DATA 1,2 & 3

1 5
Pin No. Name
6
2 4 1 Shield
3 2 OUT-A
3 OUT-B
4 IN-A
5 IN-B
6 GND
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10.4.3 External monitor signal interface

Port name : VDR Pin No. Signal name
The connector used : Small D-sub 15 pin 1 RVD
Pin assignment of the connector is as follows: 2 GVD
External CRT connector 3 BVD
(Top View)
6 R-GND
5 4 3 2 1 7 G-GND
10 9 8 7 6 8 B-GND
15 14 13 12 11 13 H-SYNC
14 V-SYNC
5,10 GND
4,9,11,12,15 NC
The signal specifications are as follows:

Name Frequency Polarity Pulse width Level Impedance
Horizontal sync signal 64.0kHz Negative 1.04 μs TTL 200 Ω
Vertical synchronous 60.0Hz Negative 46.9 us TTL 200 Ω
signal
R,G,B Video signal - Positive - 0.7 Vp-p 75 Ω
Horizontal and Vertical synchronous signal output circuit
TC74AC04F
1.5
H-SYNC/V-SYNC Horizontal and Vertical
synchronous signal
GND Signal return
R,G,B Video signal output circuit
Video D/A Converter ( FMS3818KRC)
1.5
RVD/GVD/BVD R,G,B Video signal
75
GND Signal return
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10.4.4 Data input/output serial line (AIS)

Port name: AIS
The connector used:
Type LTWD-08PMMP-LC LT1791CS
A Data Input
IN-A
Serial Data input (listener side):
B Data Input
The IEC61162-1 standard signal can be received. IN-B
Input load: 94 ohms
Device: RS422 Driver/Receiver IC Isolated from ground
Type LT1791CS (Linear Technology) Serial data input circuit
Serial Data output (talker side):

TX Data Output
LT1791CS
The IEC61162-1 standard signal can be transmitted.
OUT-A
Device: RS422 Driver/Receiver IC
Type LT1791CS (Linear Technology) OUT-B
Isolated from ground
Serial data output circuit
Pin assignment on
Data Connector (Top view) Data connector pin assignment
DATA 1,2 & 3

1 7
Pin No. Name
2 8 6
1 Shield
3 5
4 2 IN-B
3 IN-A
4 OUT-B
5 OUT-A
6 GND
7 ALARM+
8 ALARM-
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10.4.5 Radar Signal input/output

Port name: REMOTE
The connector used:
Type LTWU-12PMMP-LC
Pin assignment on Data connector

Pin No. NAMEpin assignment
Data Connector
(Top view) 1 VIDEO OUT
2 TRIG OUT
1 8 3 GND
2 9 7
11 12 4 AZIP OUT
3 10 6
5 SHF OUT
4 5
6 GND
7 VIDEO IN
8 TRIG IN
9 GND
10 AZIP IN
11 SHF IN
12 +12Vdc
RADAR STATUS SELECT MENU

The Display Unit can be used as a radar remote display. When the RADAR STATUS
SELECT MENU setting is set to INDEPENDENCE/SLAVE, the display unit operates
with the radar signal supplied from the external radar unit. When the setting is set to
INDEPENDENCE/SLAVE, never connect the scanner unit to the SCANNER
connector. Please read "6.9 Operating the Interswitch" on this manual, too.
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10.4.6 Talker identifier accepted

The MDC-1800 series of radar accepts the following talker identifiers applied from
external equipment.
Talker device Talker identifier Display
Decca navigator DE DEC
Global positioning system GPS) GP GPS (See NOTE)
Differential GPS receiver (DGPS) GP DGPS (See NOTE)
GLONASS receiver GL GLO
Global navigation satellite system GN GNSS
Integrated navigation IN INS
Loran C LC LOR
Electronic positioning system SN EPFS
Gyro, north seeking HE GYRO
Gyro, non-north seeking HN GYRO
Compass, magnetic HC MAG
Doppler, other/general VD DOLOG
Speed LOG, water magnetic VM LOG
Speed LOG, water, mechanical VW LOG
Other device display talker identifier
NOTE
The on-screen device name, GPS or DGPS, is selected according to the GPS
quality indicator in the GGA sentence. (Refer to Para 10.1 “Serial input data
sentence detail”)
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Declaration of Conformity

(As required by Article 6.3 of Directive 1999/5/EC-RTTE Directive)

Koden Electronics Co., Ltd.

EN 60945 : 2002 ( Clauses 9,10 & 12 )

The Technical Construction File is held by Mr Heinz Hoghoff at

Koden Elektronik GmbH,

Kenichi Chiwaki, QA Manager.

Notified Body : CETECOM ICT Notified Body : QinetiQ

Koden Electronics Co., Ltd.

EN 60945 : 2002 ( Clauses 9,10 & 12 )

and complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC

The Technical Construction File is held by Mr Heinz Hoghoff at

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MDC-1840/1841/1860/1810/1820 Series OPERATION MANUAL

No. Document No & Rev No. Date Amendments

0 93142102-00 10/12/03 First issue

4 93142102-04 02/06/04 Chapter 4: Added Auto Tune Adjustment

Chapter 3,10: Added NMEA formatter

5 93142102-05 09/09/04 Chapter 6.4.1.7 SERIAL

Chapter 10.4.5 PIN NO

6 93142102-06 22/02/05 Chapter1/Chapter 6.9 Added

7 93142102-07 19/05/05 Added MDC-1840/1841. Added Chapter 6.2.3.5, 6.4.2.3.

9 0093142102-09 10/04/06 Declaration

10 0093142102-10 10/07/06 Chapter 3

11 0093142102-11 30/07/08 Chapter 5

12 0093142102-12 19/08/08 Chapter 4/Declaration

Watch for the rotating antenna:

Be aware of RF Radiation Hazard:

Distance vs. specified RF Power Density Level

Dangerous HIGH voltage inside:

Beware of residual high voltages:

Make sure the main power supply is OFF:

Avoid inhaling dust:

Avoid static electricity:

Various symbols used in this manual

Warning High Voltage mark

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Scope of this manual

Organization of this manual

Chapter 1: GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS

Chapter 2: EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED

Chapter 3: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Chapter 5: BASIC OPERATION

Chapter 6: USING THE MENU

Chapter 7: GRAPHIC DISPLAYS

Chapter 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ON BOARD SERVICING

Chapter 10: TECHNICAL REFERENCES

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.......................................... 1-2

Chapter 1 General Descriptions

1.1 Outline of the equipment