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FURUNO Authorized Distributor/Dealer

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Nishinomiya 662-8580, JAPAN

Telephone : 0798-65-2111
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All rights reserved. Printed in Japan FIRST EDITION :AUG.

: AUG. 1995
J3 : MAY. 10, 2005
Pub. No. IME-34040-J3
*00080722510*
( DAMI ) FAR/FR-2815/2825 *00080722510*
*00080722510*

*IME34040J30*
*IME34040J30*
*IME34040J30*
 DANGER
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn, or cause
death.
Only qualified personnel
should work in the units of
a radar system.
Turn off the power at the
ship's mains switchboard
before beginning the
installation. Post a warning
sign near the switchboard
to ensure the power will not
be applied while the radar
system is being installed.
Electrical shock, fire,
serious injury or death can
result if the power is not
turned off, or is applied
while the equipment is
being installed.
WARNING
Turn off the radar power
switch before working on
the antenna unit. Post a
warning sign near the
switch to ensure it will not
be turned on while the
antenna unit is being
installed.
Serious injury or death can
result if the radiatior starts
rotating and strikes some-
one near the scanner unit.
Wear a safety belt and hard
hat when working on the
antenna unit.
Serious injury or death can
result if someone falls from
the scanner mast.
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WARNING
Microwave radiation can be
harmful to the human body,
particularly the eyes.
Do not look into a transmitting
antenna from a distance of
less than 2.0 meter (7 feet).
WARNING
The neck of the scanner unit becomes
VERY HOT when the de-icer is working.
Before beginning any work on the scanner
unit, turn off the breaker for the de-icer line
at the main switchboard to remove the
power (100 VAC, 1) to the de-icer.
(Turning off the power to the display unit
has no effect.)
CAUTION
Ground both the display
unit and the antenna unit.
Ungrounded equipment can
cause mutual interference
or electrical shock.
Confirm that the power supply voltage
is compatible with the voltage rating
of the equipment.
Connection to the wrong power supply can
cause fire or equipment damage. The
voltage rating appears on the label at the
rear of the display unit.
Use only the supplied power cable.
Use of other power cables (particularly
cables whose diameter is smaller than
the supplied cable) can cause fire or
short circuit.
Use the correct fuse.
Use of a wrong fuse can cause fire or
equipment damage.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

EQUIPMENT LISTS .............................................................................v

1. MOUNTING

1.1 Scanner Unit ....................................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Mounting the Display Unit .............................................................................................. 1-5
1.3 Mounting the Separate Type Control Panel ..................................................................... 1-6

2. CONNECTIONS

2.1 Scanner Unit ....................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Display Unit Connections ................................................................................................2-6
2.3 Changing Power Specifications .....................................................................................2-13

3. INITIALIZATION AND ADJUSTMENT

3.1 Menus for Initialization and Adjustment ......................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Heading Alignment .......................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Adjusting Sweep Timing ................................................................................................. 3-2
3.4 Adjusting Video Signal Level .......................................................................................... 3-3
3.5 Suppressing Main Bang ...................................................................................................3-4
3.6 Confirming Tuning .......................................................................................................... 3-4
3.7 Confirming Magnetron Heater Voltage ...........................................................................3-5
3.8 Initial Settings Menus ...................................................................................................... 3-6
3.9 Setting the Function Keys ................................................................................................3-8
3.10 Menus for Initialization and Adjustment ..................................................................... 3-11
3.11 How to Adjust ARP Board ...........................................................................................3-12
3.12 Installation Check List .................................................................................................3-14

4. INSTALLATION OF GYRO CONVERTER GC-8 (option)

4.1 General Procedure for Installing and Setting up the GYRO CONVERTER Board ........4-1
4.2 Connection of External Power Supply ............................................................................4-3
4.3 Confirming Gyrocompass Specifications ........................................................................4-3
4.4 Changing Settings on the GYRO CONVERTER Board ................................................. 4-4
4.5 Setting the Bearing on the Radar Display ........................................................................4-8

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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND OUTLINE DRAWINGS

LIST OF INSTALLATION MATERIALS, ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS ........... L-1

OUTLINE DRAWINGS
Display Unit (tabletop) .................................................................................................. D-1
Display Unit (tabletop type, separate control panel)...................................................... D-2
Control Unit ...................................................................................................................D-3
Display Unit (console type) ...........................................................................................D-4
Radar Scanner Unit ........................................................................................................ D-5
Radar Scanner Unit ........................................................................................................ D-6

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
Interconnection Diagram ............................................................................................... S-1
Display Unit General Schematic.................................................................................... S-2
Scanner Unit Schematic Diagram .................................................................................. S-3
INT-Board INT-9170 (1/2) ............................................................................................. S-4
INT-Board INT-9170 (2/2) ............................................................................................. S-5

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 EQUIPMENT LISTS

Complete set

No. Name Type Qty Remarks

1 Scanner unit 1
2 Display unit RDP-115 1 Pedestal mount type
Tabletop type
3 Accessories FP03-05710 1 set For built-in control unit,
FP03-05701
FP03-05704
FP03-05705
03-133-184
FP03-05730 For separate control unit,
FP03-05701
FP03-05703
FP03-05704
FP03-05705
03-133-1811
4 Installation materials CP03-19104 1 set For scanner unit
CP03-14602 1 set For display unit
5 Signal cable RW-4873 *15m* 1 no armor
RW-4873 *20m*
RW-4873 *30m*
RW-6895 *15m* w/armor
RW-6895 *20m*
RW-6895 *30m*
RW-6895 *50m*
6 Spare parts SP03-08902 1 set For scanner unit
SP03-11301 1 set For display unit

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Optional equipment
No. Name Type Code No. Remarks
1 Hand grips OP03-70 008-423-420 For display unit
2 M card fixing plate OP03-133 008-452-400
3 Hood FP03-0574 008-459-810
4 Display unit cover OP03-126 008-459-820 Tabletop w/built-in control unit
OP03-127 008-459-760 Tabletop w/separate control unit
OP03-128 008-459-890 Pedestal mount
5 Display unit OP03-129-1 008-459-830 Converts from tabletop type/built-in
conversion kit control unit to pedestal mount
OP03-129-2 008-452-410
OP03-130-1 008-459-900 Converts from tabletop type/separate
control unit to pedestal mount
OP03-130-2 008-452-430
OP03-131 008-459-910 Converts from pedestal mount to tabletop
type/built-in control unit
OP03-132-1 008-459-920 Converts from pedestal mount to tabletop
type/separate control unit
OP03-132-2 008-452-450
6 Control panel OP03-134 008-461-340 For fastening separate type control unit to
fixing plate a tabletop
7 Video plotter/ RP-25 Mandatory for IMO radar
Radar map
8 Gyro converter GC-8-2 008-446-520 With installation materials
9 Interswitch RJ-7
10 External buzzer OP03-21 000-030-097 1 m, with connector
11 Performance PM-30 Mandatory for IMO radar
monitor
12 Range unit OP03-110-1 008-446-610 To km
conversion kit
13 Range unit OP03-110-2 008-452-200 To sm
conversion kit
14 Color display unit CD-141
15 Slave display unit FMD-8000
16 Transformer unit RU-1758 000-030-416 Converts 220 VAC to 100 VAC
17 Transformer unit RU-1803 000-030-420 Converts 440 VAC to 100 VAC
18 Interswitch RJ-8
19 Interface unit IF-2300 Mandatory for IMO radar

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 1. MOUNTING

1.1 Scanner Unit

Mounting considerations
The scanner unit is generally installed either on top of the wheelhouse or on the radar mast,
on a suitable platform. Locate the scanner unit where there is a good all-round view.

(a) On bridge (b) Common mast (c) Radar mast

Figure 1-1 Mounting methods

No funnel, mast or derrick should be within the vertical beamwidth of the scanner in the bow
direction, especially zero degrees 5, to prevent blind sectors and false echoes on the radar
picture.
It is rarely possible to place the scanner unit where a completely clear view in all directions
is available. Thus, you should determine the angular width and relative bearing of any shadow
sectors for their influence on the radar at the first opportunity after fitting.
Locate the antenna of a direction finder clear of the scanner unit to prevent interference to
the direction finder. A separation of more than two meters is recommended.
To lessen the chance of picking up electrical interference, avoid where possible routing the
signal cable near other onboard electrical equipment. Also avoid running the cable in paral-
lel with power cables.
A magnetic compass will be affected if placed too close to the scanner unit. Observe the
following compass safe distances to prevent deviation of a magnetic compass: Standard
compass,1.70 m (FR-2815), 2.10 m (FR-2825), Steering compass, 1.90 m (FR-2815), 1.20
m (FR-2825).
Do not paint the radiator aperture, to ensure proper emission of the radar waves.
The signal cable run between the scanner and the display is available in lengths of 15 m
(standard), 20 m, and 30 m. Whatever length is used it must be unbroken; namely, no splic-
ing allowed.
The scanner base is made of cast aluminum. To prevent electrolytic corrosion of the scanner
base, use the seal washers and corrosion-proof rubber mat and ground the unit with the
ground wire (supplied).
Deposits and fumes from a funnel or other exhaust vent can adversely affect the aerial per-
formance and hot gases may distort the radiator portion. The scanner unit must not be mounted
where the temperature is more than 70C.
Leave sufficient space around the unit for maintenance and servicing. See the scanner unit
outline drawing for recommended maintenance space.

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Assembling the scanner unit
The scanner unit consists of the scanner radiator and the scanner unit chassis, and they are
packed separately. Fasten the scanner radiator to the scanner unit chassis as follows:

1) For the XN20AF, XN24AF, attach two guide pins to the underside of the scanner radiator.
2) Remove the waveguide cap from the radiator bracket. The cap may be discarded.
3) Coat the waveguide flange with anticorrosive sealant as shown in Figure 1-2.
10 mm O-ring

Hole for Hole for

a guide pin a guide pin

5 mm
Anticorrosive sealant
Figure 1-2 Coating the waveguide flange with anticorrosive sealant

4) Coat fixing holes for the scanner radiator with anticorrosive sealant.
5) Grease the O-ring and set it to the O-ring groove of the radiator flange.
6) Set the scanner radiator to the radiator bracket.
7) For the XN20AF, XN24AF, coat hex bolts (M8 x 40, slotted washer head, 8pcs.) with
anticorrosive sealant and use them to loosely fasten the scanner radiator to the scanner unit
chassis. For the XN12AF, coat hex bolts, flat washers and spring washers with anticorro-
sive sealant and use them to loosely fasten the scanner radiator to the scanner unit chassis.
8) Remove two guide pins (inserted at step 1), and then tighten fixing bolts.

CAUTION
Be sure to remove the guide pins.

Injury may result if the guide pins loosen

and fall.

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 Antenna radiator

Waveguide

Radiator bracket

Guide pin
(XN20AF, Hex bolt (M8X40), 8 pcs.
XN24AF (XN20AF, XN24AF only)
only)
Hex bolt (M8X35), 8 pcs.
Flat washer
Spring washer
O-ring (XN12AF only)

Figure 1-3 Fastening the radiator to the radiator bracket

Fastening the scanner unit to the mounting platform

The scanner unit may be assembled before hoisting it to the mounting platform. However, do
not lift the scanner unit by the radiator. Always hold the unit by its housing. When using a crane
or hoist, lift the unit by the hoist rings which should be fastened to the bolt fixing covers of the
scanner housing.

CAUTION
DO NOT lift the antenna unit by the radiator;
lift it by the hoist rings. (Be sure to remove
rings after hoisting the antenna unit.)

Hoist NO!
ring

1) Construct a suitable mounting platform referring to the outline drawing at the back of the
manual.
2) Drill four mounting holes of 15 mm diameter and one cable entry hole of about 50 mm
diameter in the mounting platform.
3) Lay the rubber mat (supplied) on the mounting platform.

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4) Place the scanner unit on the rubber mat orienting the unit so the bow mark on its base is
facing the ships bow.
Ground
terminal

Rubber
mat

Bow mark

Figure 1-4 Scanner unit, front view

5) Fasten the scanner unit to the mounting platform with M12x60 hex bolts, nuts, flat washers
and seal washers.
6) Using hex bolt (M6x25), nut (M6) and flat washer (M6) establish the ground system on the
mounting platform as shown in Figure 1-5. The location should be within 370 mm of the
ground terminal on the scanner unit. Connect the ground wire (RW-4747, 370 mm, sup-
plied) between the grounding point and ground terminal on the scanner unit. Coat the entire
ground system with silicone sealant (supplied).
Ground wire Hex bolt
Anticorrosive sealant Spring washer
Seal washer
Rubber mat

Spring washer
Hex nut
Anticorrosive
Anticorrosive sealant OR
sealant Ground wire Hex nut
Spring washer
Flat washer

Hex bolt welded to

ships superstructure

Anticorrosive sealant

Ground
terminal

Ground
wire

Antenna base

CAUTION
Ground the equipment to
prevent electrical shock
and mutual interference.

Figure 1-5 Fastening the antenna unit to the mounting location

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1.2 Mounting the Display Unit
The display unit is designed to be mounted on a tabletop or on a pedestal (option).

Before mounting the display unit

If Gyro Converter GC-8 (option) is to be used, install and setup the GYRO PROCESSOR
Board before mounting the display unit, because of the difficulty involved if done after the unit
is mounted. Instructions for installation and setup are in Chapter 4.

Siting considerations
Locate the display unit on the bridge in a place where it can be viewed and operated conve-
niently. In addition, consider the points noted in the figure which follows.

CAUTION
A magnetic compass will be affected if
placed too close to the display unit.
The minimum compass safe distances
for magnetic compasses are

standard compass:1.6 m
steering compass: 1.2 m

Consider the points mentioned below

when selecting a mounting location for the
display unit.

The orientation of the display unit should

be so the operator views the screen while
facing the bow. This makes determination
of position much easier.
The location should be free of water spray.
The daylight bright type radar display
provides excellent visibility even in direct
sunlight. However, locate the unit out of
direct sunlight and away from heat sources
because of heat that can build up inside
the cabinet.
The mounting location should be deter-
mined considering the length of the signal
cable between the antenna unit and the
display unit. (The signal cable comes in
lengths of 15, 20 or 30 meters; maximum
100 meters.)
Leave sufficient space around the unit for
maintenance and servicing. See the display
unit outline drawing for recommended
maintenance space.

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Mounting procedure

Tabletop

1) Unfasten the three M10 bolts at the front of

the display unit and separate the mounting base
from the display unit.
2) Drill five holes of 12mm diameter in the table-
top.
3) Secure the mounting base to the tabletop by
using M10 nuts, bolts and flat washers.
4) Place the display unit on the mounting base
and fasten it to the mounting base with the bolts
removed in step 1.

Pedestal

Fix the pedestal to the mounting location with M12

nuts, bolts and washers. (The cable gland is at the
bottom of the pedestal.) See the outline drawing at
the back of this manual. 529.5
460

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1.3 Mounting the Separate
Type Control Panel 560
644

The separate type control panel connects to the dis- 42

play unit with a connection cable. Nonslip rubber
feet (supplied) can be attached to the bottom of Figure 1-6 Mounting dimensions for
the control panel. The panel can be permanently tabletop mount display unit
fixed to a tabletop with the control panel fixing
plate kit (option).

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 2. CONNECTIONS

2.1 Scanner Unit

CAUTION
The magnetron in the transceiver module will de-
magnetize if it contacts ferrous material. When
dismounting the transceiver module, lay it on its
side or on top of non-ferrous material as shown
below.

Transceiver module
(magnetron inside)

Non-ferrous
block
Height more
than 5 cm

1) Open the scanner unit cover.

2) Disconnect plugs P611, P801 and P821.
3) Unfasten the transceiver module (two bolts). Remove the transceiver module.

Fixing
bolts

J611

J801

J821

Figure 2-1 Scanner unit, front view

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4) Unfasten the four fixing bolts on the cable gland at the base of the scanner unit. Remove
clamping ring, rubber gasket and washers.

From left: Clamping ring,

washer, rubber gasket
and washer

Signal cable

Figure 2-2 Scanner unit, front view, cover removed

5) Pass the signal cable through the cable entry hole in the scanner unit mounting platform.
Trim the cable so about 80 cm of it protrudes past the cable gland.
6) Slide the clamping ring, washer, rubber gasket and washer onto the cable in that order.
7) Fabricate the signal cable as shown on page 2-4 (signal cable RW-4873), or page 2-5 (sig-
nal cable RW-6875).
8) Referring to Figure 2-3, pass the outer and inner shields between the signal cable and the
clamping ring. Fasten the cable gland.

Clamping
ring

Washers

Rubber
gasket

Figure 2-3 Passing cable shields between cable and clamping ring

9) Connect the signal cable to the terminal board RTB801 by referring to the interconnection
diagram. Leave slack in the coaxial wire to prevent breakage.
10) Bind cores of cables with cable ties.
11) Set the transceiver unit to the scanner unit, push it in until it stops, and then tighten
fixing bolts (4 pcs.). Connect plugs P611, P801 and P821. Fasten the shield to the
ground terminal on the transceiver module.

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12) If the scanner is mounted 2 or more left of ships bow, adjust the position of S901 so it
becomes on (contact between #1 and #2 on pcb MP-3795). To access S901, open the bow
side cover; S901 is above the drive gear.

S901

RTB801 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Bow mark

Figure 2-4 Scanner unit, front view

13) Confirm that all screws are tightened and all wiring is properly made. Coat waterproofing
gasket, bolts and tapping holes of scanner unit with silicone grease. Check that the water-
proofing gasket is seated as shown in Figure 2-5. Close the scanner unit cover.

Coat gasket with silicone grease.

DO NOT use silicone sealant.

CORRECT

WRONG

Figure 2-5 Correct seating of waterproofing gasket

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Fabricating signal cable RW-4873 VINYL SHEATH

1) Remove the vinyl sheath by 450 mm. 450 mm

2) Slide the clamping ring, washer, rubber gas-

ket and washer onto the signal cable in that
order.
3) Unravel the outer shield to expose the cores
in the outer layer. Then, unravel the inner
Inner shield
shield to expose the cores in the inner layer.
Label all inner cores to aid in identification.
4) Attach EMI cores to all inner cores and all
outer cores, and tie them with cable ties, etc..
under Cable tie
Note:There are two types of the EMI core, 70-130mm
100mm
thick and thin. Outer cores

Inner cores
5) Trim each core (except coaxial wire) con-
sidering its location on the terminal board.
500mm Coax cable
6) Trim the inner and outer shields leaving 500
mm each. Twist shields together and attach
crimp-on lug FV5.5-4 (blue, 4). = EMI cores
Outer cores:RFC-13(thick)
7) Remove insulation of each core by about 6 Inner cores:RFC-10(thin)
mm. Fix crimp-on lug FV1.25-M3 (red, 3)
to each core.
6 mm
8) Fabricate the coaxial cable. Make the length
10 mm longer than the shield to prevent wire
strain. Attach crimp-on lug FVD1.25-3 (red,
3) to coaxial cable.
Red(3)

Crimp-on lug(FV1.25-M3)

75 mm
Clamping
ring Crimp-on lug
2C-2V
(FV5.5-4, Blue, 4)

50 mm
Washers 6 mm
Fold four times
Rubber
gasket

Cut here
45 mm
Figure 2-7 How to ground Red(3)
signal cable RW-4873 (FVD1.25-3)

Red(3)
(FVD1.25-M3)
Figure 2-6 How to fabricate
signal cable RW-4873
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Fabricating signal cable RW-6895 500 mm
ANTICORROSIVE SHEATH
1) Remove the anti-corrosive sheath by 500
mm. Remove the armor and vinyl sheath 50 mm
leaving 50 mm each approximately. Vinyl sheath

2) Fold back the armor and trim to suitable

length. Then, slide the washer, rubber gas-
ket, washer and clamping ring onto the cable
Outer sheath
in that order. Armor

3) Unravel the outer shield to expose the cores

in the outer layer. Then, unravel the inner
shield to expose the cores in the inner layer. Inner shield
Label all inner cores for later identification.
4) Attach EMI cores to all inner cores and outer
cores, and tie them with cable ties, etc.. under Cable tie
100mm 70-130mm
Note: There are two types of EMI core, Outer cores
thick and thin. Inner cores

5) Trim each core (except coaxial core) con-

sidering its location on the terminal board. Coax cable

6) Trim the inner and outer shields leaving 50

cm each. Twist shields together and attach =EMI cores
crimp-on lug FV5.5-4 (blue, 4). Outer cores:RFC-13(thick)
Inner cores:RFC-10(thin)
7) Remove insulation of each core by 6 mm
approximately. Attach crimp-on lug
Shield FV2-4(Blue)
FV1.25-M3 (red, 3) to each core.
Crimp-on lug
8) Fabricate the coaxial cable. Make the length FV1.25-M3
10 mm longer than the shield to prevent wire
strain. Attach crimp-on lug FVD1.25-3 (red,
3) to coaxial cable. Coax cable

75 mm

2C-2V
Clamping
ring Crimp-on lug
50 mm
(FV5.5-4, Blue, 4) 6 mm
Fold four times
Washers

Rubber 45 mm Cut here

gasket
Red(3)
Armor (FVD1.25-3)

Figure 2-9 How to ground Red(3)

signal cable RW-6895 (FVD1.25-M3)

Figure 2-8 How to fabricate

signal cable RW-6895

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2.2 Display Unit Connections
Two cables are terminated at the display unit: the signal cable RW-4873 or RW-6895 and the
power cable. The signal cable, available in lengths of 15m, 20m or 30m, comes with a connec-
tor preattached to it for connection to the display unit.

Fabricating power cable DPYCY-3.5

1) Remove the vinyl jacket by 150mm. (a) DPYCY-3.5
2) Cut off jute tape wrapped around the braided
Approx. 150 mm
shield. Vinyl jacket 15 mm
5 mm
3) Unravel the braided shield to expose the cores
by about 120mm. (b)
4) Slip the terminal cap onto the core. Armor

5) Remove insulation of cores by about 10mm.

Fix crimp-on lugs FV5.5-4 to the cores and 10 mm
braided shield.
6) Cover the braided shield with vinyl tape, leav- (c)
ing the portion which will lie inside the cable
clamp untaped. Terminal cap

FV5.5-4
Clamp here

(d)
Armor

Taping
Core Vinyl sheath
2
S = 3.5 mm
= 2.4 mm Figure 2-10 How to fabricate
power cable DPYCY-3.5
(sectional view)

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Leading in cables to the display unit
To lead in cables easily, unfasten the cable clamp at the right side of the display unit.

Cable
clamp

Figure 2-11 Location of cable clamp inside the display unit

Tabletop

Cables can be led in through the cable gland at the rear or underside of the unit.

Pedestal

Lead in cables through the cable gland

Process cable same as
at the bottom right-hand side of the ped- on tabletop type
estal. Pass cables through the cable
clamp and tighten the cable clamp. Fix
cables to the pedestal frame with cable
ties as shown in Figure 2-12. Finally,
pass cables through the cable clamp at
the right side of the display unit and then
tighten the cable clamp.

Leaving sheath
intact, pass cable
through cable
clamp

Figure 2-12 How to lead in cables

through the pedestal

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Connections

Power cable

Connect the power cable to the filter at the right

hand side of the display unit. Cover the filter ter-
minals with the terminal caps (supplied) to insu- Filter
late the terminals.

Power
cable

Figure 2-13 Location of filter

inside the display unit

Gyro signal

Solder the 5 pin and 3 pin VH connectors (supplied) to the gyrocompass cable. Plug in the
connectors on the GYRO CONVERTER Board. For further details, see page 4-2.

GYRO CONVERTER
Board
Rear panel

Figure 2-14 Location of GYRO CONVERTER Board

HOW TO ATTACH NH CONNECTOR TO SIGNAL CABLE

Shrink tubing
NH connector wire

Solder
NH connector 20mm
housing

1 Insert NH connector 2 Cut shrink tubing 3 Solder connector 4 Heat shrink

wire into NH connector in 20 mm lengths and to signal cable. tubing with solder-
housing. slip onto each wire. ing iron.

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Grounding

The display unit must be grounded from

a grounding stud having a wing nut lo-
cated at the point shown in Figure 2-15.
CAUTION
An ungrounded unit can cause electrical shock when
its metallic parts are touched and give off or receive
electromagnetic interference.

Tabletop type Pedestal type

Figure 2-15 Grounding the display unit

Radar buoy

Solder the radar buoy signal line to the "BUOY" connector on the VDA Board. Connect the
trigger line to the corresponding connector on the INT Board.

Signal input/output circuit (INT Board INT-9170)

Nav data +5V

+5V +5V

J450 2SC1015
1 TXD1-H
2 TXD1-C
+5V +5V
3 RXD1-H
4 RXD1-C PC900V 6
+5V
Vcc
1
5 DTR1-H A
4
6 DTR1-C OUT
2
X
7 DSR1-H
GND
8 DSR1-C 5

Figure 2-16 INT Board circuit

For other input/output circuits, see the circuit diagram of the INT Board at the back of this
manual.

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 Table 2-1 Input and output signals on the INT Board

Signal name Name on Connector Connector Applicable Remarks

pcb no. type equipment
Input Signal
Gyro signal J4* VH, 5 pin *: On pcb
J5* VH, 3 pin A64P1106 (option)
Speed log LOG J448 NH, 3 pin 200 pulses/nm, etc.
signal
Current indicator NAV J459 NH, 4 pin Not used
signal (tide) COURSE
Current indicator NAV J460 NH, 3 pin Not used
signal (speed) SPEED
Radar buoy RADAR J445 NH, 4 pin
signal BUOY
Remote display EXT-RADAR J458 NH, 8 pin
signal or RJ-7
Rudder angle ROT J464 NH, 7 pin
signal RUDDER
Output Signal
External ARPA EXT-ARPA J444 NH, 8 pin FA-2805 heading, bearing,
signal Tx trigger
Slave display SLAVE J442 NH, 8 pin CD-140, CD-141, heading, bearing,
signal J443 GD-500, video, Tx trigger
FMD-800,
FMD-8000 *1

*1: Display unit for

FR-2800 series
radar can be used
as slave display
unit.
Buzzer signal EXT-BUZ J451 NH, 3 pin OP03-21-3 buzzer drive signal
Buzzer signal EXT-BUZ J452 NH, 2 pin Speaker w/amp speaker signal
(AC) (AC)
Monitor signal J449 NH, 10 pin VER synchronous,
HOR synchronous,
video (NTSC for-
mat)
RJ-8 RJ-8 J456 NH, 4 pin
Input/Output Signal
INS data INS. DATA J455 NH, 5 pin
RJ-7 RJ-7 J457 NH, 15 pin
NH, 8 pin
Nav data N AV DATA J450 NH, 8 pin
ARPA data ARPA DATA J454 NH, 5 pin

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 J445
J458 J464 J441 J452

#1 DTB-2 #8

J463 J449
J450

J467 J454
J461
J460 J448

J459

J456

J443 J442 J444 J457 J455 J451

Figure 2-17 Location of connectors on the INT Board

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Grounding cables and covering unused cable slots in the cable clamp

Cover unused cable

slots with aluminum tape.

Ground shield
of cables by
Fasten ground wire cable clamp.
of cables by fixing
screws for cable clamp.

Figure 2-18 Cable clamp

CAUTION
1) The display unit must be grounded. Failure to
ground the unit may cause electrical shock when its
metallic parts are touched and give off or receive
electromagnetic interference.
2) Cover unused cable slots in the cable clamp with
aluminum tape to prevent foreign objects from
falling into the display unit through the cable slots.

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2.3 Changing Power Specifications
This radar can be powered by 100V AC or 220V AC, and is set at the factory for connection to
a 100V power supply. To power the unit by 220V AC, remove jumper JP13 on the POWER
Board as shown in the procedure below.

CAUTION
Turn off the power before executing the procedure
shown below.

Procedure

1) Turn off the power.

2) Unfasten the four screws circled in the
illustration at right.
3) Remove the power assembly.
4) Remove the power assembly cover.
5) For 220V power supply, remove jumper
wire JP13 on the POWER Board.
6) Mount the power assembly.

JP13
RT-9183
Power Jumper wire C42
JP13
100 VAC Short
220 VAC Remove

C8 C6

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 3. INITIALIZATION AND ADJUSTMENT

3.1 Menus for Initialization and Adjustment

Accessing the menus
The menus for initialization and adjustment of this radar are locked to prevent adjustment by
the user. To access them;

1) Turn off the power.

2) Turn on the #4 segment of DIP Switch S1 on the SPU Board.

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S1
1

Figure 3-1 Display unit (top view, cover removed) and SPU Board

Menu operation
1) Press the [RADAR MENU] key.
2) Press appropriate numeric key to select menu desired.
3) Press numeric key to select item.
4) Press same numeric key pressed in step 3 to select option.
5) Press [ENTER] to register selection.

Menu description and menu tree

See pages 3-6 and 3-11, respectively.

Restoring default settings

1) Press [RADAR MENU] [0] [0] [2] [0] [0] [0] [0] to select FACTORY DEFAULT on the
INITIAL SETTING 4 menu.
2) Press [ENTER] key.
3) Wait for 10 seconds.
4) Turn power off, and on again. 3 - 1
5) Press [RADAR MENU] [0] [0] [2] [0] [0] [0] to open the INITIAL SETTING 4 menu.
6) Confirm that FR-2815, 2825 is selected at MODEL.

3.2 Heading Alignment

Antenna unit mounted error (heading reed switch timing error) can be compensated at the dis-
play unit.
Apparent position b
Correct bearing a of target
relative to heading
350 000

350 000 010

b Target 330
340
010
020
030

Target 340 020 320 040

a 320
330 030
040
310 050

310 050 300 060

300 060 290 070

290 070 280 080

280 080 270 090

270 090 260 100 Correct

260 100 Apparent 250 110
bearing
250

240
110
position 240

230
120

130
relative to
230
120

130 of target 220

210 150
140
heading
220 140 200 160
190 180 170
210 150
200 160
190 180 170

Antenna mounted error Picture appears

Antenna mounted error Picture appears to starboard (heading deviated counterclockwise.
to port (heading switch deviated clockwise. switch delayed)
advance)

Figure 3-2 Heading alignment error

Procedure

1) Turn on the power. Press [RADAR MENU] [0] [0] [2] [2] to select HD ALIGN on the
INITIAL SETTING 1 menu.
2) Select a target echo (by gyrocompass, for example) at a range between 0.125 and 0.25nm,
preferably near the heading mark.
3) Operate the EBL control to bisect the target echo. (The value shown on the display is an-
tenna position in relation to ship's bow.)
4) Press [ENTER] to finish.

3.3 Adjusting Sweep Timing

Sweep timing differs with respect to the length of the signal cable between the antenna unit and
the display unit. Adjust sweep timing at installation to prevent the following symptoms:
The echo of a "straight" target (for example, pier), on the 0.25nm range, will appear on the
display as being pulled inward or pushed outward. See Figure 3-3.
The range of target echoes will also be incorrectly shown.

Figure 3-3 Examples of correct

Correct Target pushed Target pushed
inward outward and incorrect sweep timings

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Procedure

1) Turn on the power. Press [RADAR MENU] [0] [0] [2] [3] to select TIMING ADJ on the
INITIAL SETTING 4 menu.
2) Transmit on the 0.25nm range.
3) Adjust radar picture controls to display picture properly.
4) Select a target echo which should be displayed straightly.
5) Adjust the VRM control to straighten the target echo.
6) Press the [ENTER] key.

3.4 Adjusting Video Signal Level

When the signal cable is very long, the video amplifier input level decreases, shrinking target
echoes. To prevent this, confirm (and adjust if necessary) video amplifier input level.

Procedure

1) Connect an oscilloscope to TP3 on the INT Board (INT-9170).

2) Transmit on the 12nm range. Take trigger at TP10 on the same board.
3) Adjust VR1 on the INT Board so the value of TP3 is 4Vpp. (For secondary display, adjust
VR2 for same level.)

VR2

VR1

INT Board

TP3

Figure 3-4 Location of INT Board

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Table 4-2 Setting GYRO CONVERTER Board by make and model of gyrocompass

Maker Models Specification SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW JP1 JP2 JP3 JP4 JP5

1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-8 2-1 2-2 2-3
FURUNO GY-700 DC step ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON - OFF OFF #4, #2 - #1 #1
100V 180x #5,#6
5-wire, open collector
Anschutz Standard 2,3 AC synchronous OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF #1, #2 #2 #1 #1
50/60Hz #2,#3
Rotor voltage: 50/60V
Stator voltage: 22V
360x
Standard 4,6 AC synchronous OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF #1, #2 #1 #1 #1
50/60Hz #2,#3
Rotor voltage: 50/60V
Stator voltage: 90V
360x
Standard 20 DC step ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON - ON OFF #4, #2 - #2 #2
35V 180x #5,#6
COM(-) ,3-wire(+)
Yokogawa C-1/1A/2/3 AC synchronous OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF #1, #2 #2 #1 #1
Navtec A-55, B-55 50/60Hz #2,#3
(Plaith Rotor voltage: 50/60V
type) Stator voltage: 22V
360x
CMZ-250X/ DC synchronous 360x OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON - ON OFF Remo- #2 -
300X/500 ve
DC step ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON - ON OFF #4, #2 - #2 #2
35V 180x #5,#6
COM(+),3-wire(-)
CMZ-100/200/ AC synchronous OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF #1, #1 #1 #1 #1
300 50/60Hz #2,#3
C-1Jr,D-1Z/1/3 Rotor voltage: 100V
IPS-2/3 Stator voltage: 90V
360x
CMZ-50 step ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF Remo- #2
Note 35V 180x ve
COM(+),3-wire(-)
Plaith NAVGAT II/III AC synchronous OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF #1, #2 #2 #1 #1
50/60Hz #2,#3
Rotor voltage: 50/60V
Stator voltage: 68V
360x
Tokimec ES-1/2/11 AC synchronous ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF #1, #1 #1 #1 #1
(Sperry GLT-101/102/ 50/60Hz #2,#3
type) 103/106K/107 Rotor voltage: 100/110V
Stator voltage: 90V
36x
ES-11A/110 AC synchronous OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF #1, #1 #1 #1 #1
TG-200 50/60Hz #2,#3
PR222R/2000 Rotor voltage: 100/110V
PR237L/H Stator voltage: 22V
GM 21 90x
MK-14 DC step ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF #4, #2 #1 #1
MOD-1/2/T 70V 180x #5,#6
NK-EN,NK-EI COM(-), 3-wire(+)
SR-130/140 DC step ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF #4, #2 #1 #1
70V 180x #5,#6
5-wire, open collector
TG-100/5000 DC step ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF #4, #2 #1 #1
PR-357/130/ 70V 180x #5,#6
140, ES-17 COM(+), 3-wire(-)
GLT-201/202
/203
TG-6000 DC step ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON - ON OFF #4, #2 #2 #2
24V 180x #5,#6

GM-11 AC synchronous OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF #1, #1 #1 #1 #1
50/60Hz #2,#3
Rotor voltage: 100V
Stator voltage: 90V
90x
SR-120,ES-16 DC step ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF #4, #2 #2 #2
MK-10/20/30 35V 180x #5,#6
Kawasaki GX-81 AC synchronous OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF #1, #1 #1 #1 #1
50/60Hz #2,#3
Rotor voltage: 100/110V
Stator voltage: 90V
90x
Armabrown MK-10,MKL-1 DC step ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF #4, #2 #1 #1
SERIES1351, 50V 180x #5,#6
MOD-4 COM(+), 3-wire(-)
Robertson SKR-80 DC step ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF #4, #2 #2 #2
35V 180x #5,#6
COM(-), 3-wire(+)

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