Koden MDC-2900

MDC-2900P/2900 Series Revision History
MDC-2900 Series Service Manual

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Important Notice MDC-2900P/2900 Series
Important Notice
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our company. Our company prohibits the un-authorized re-use and transcription.
 If this manual is lost or damaged, consult our dealer or our company.
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depending on the situation. The keys and menus in the illustration may differ in physical font and
shape. And some parts may be omitted.
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described in this manual.
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action by third party, other accident, customer’s unintended error/abuse and damage caused by
the use under other abnormal condition.
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of business profit, stop of business) arising from use or failure of our product.
 If the stored data is changed or lost, irrespective of any cause of trouble and damage, our
company is not liable for it.
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MDC-2900P/2900 Series For Your Safe-Operation
For Your Safe Operation
Symbols used in this Service Manual

This manual uses the following symbols. Understand the meaning of each symbol and implement the
maintenance and inspection.
Symbol Meaning
Mark for warning

This symbol denotes that there is a risk of death or serious injury when not
dealing with it correctly.
Mark for danger high voltage

This symbol denotes that there is a risk of death or serious injury caused by
electric shock when not dealing with it correctly.
Mark for caution

This symbol denotes that there is a risk of slight injury or damage of device
when not dealing with it correctly.
Mark for prohibition

This symbol denotes prohibition of the specified conduct. Description of the
prohibition is displayed near the mark.
Mark for important matters

IMPORTANT This mark denotes that there is a possibility that data loss may interfere the
operation or that the expected result may not be obtained when the radar is
not dealt correctly.
Mark for reference

This mark shows the part to be referred to concerning this description.
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For Your Safe-Operation MDC-2900P/2900 Series
Caution Item on Equipment
Caution on a high voltage inside.

A high voltage, which may risk your life, is used. This high voltage
remains in the circuit after you have powered off switch. To prevent
touching the high voltage circuit inadvertently, the protective cover is
provided to the high voltage circuit and the high voltage caution label is
affixed. Ensure to power off switch for your safety and discharge the
electricity remaining in the capacitor before starting to check. An engineer
authorized by our company should inspect and maintain the circuit.
Be sure to switch off the power in the boat.

If the power switch is inadvertently powered on during work, you will be
electrified. To prevent such accident from occurring, ensure to switch off
the power in the boat and the power of equipment. Furthermore, it is safer
to hang the caution tag with description of [Under Work] near the power
switch of equipment.
Caution on dust
Inhaling dust may cause respiratory disease. When cleaning the inside of
equipment, be careful not to inhale dust. Wearing a safety mask is
recommended.
Caution on location of equipment

Do not install the equipment where it is excessively damp and suffers
from excessive water drops.
Caution on static electricity

The static electricity may be generated from the carpet on the floor in the
cabin or clothes made of synthetic fiber. The static electricity may destroy
the electronic parts on the circuit board. Handle the circuit board, taking
the suitable anti-static measures.
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MDC-2900P/2900 Series For Your Safe-Operation
Caution Items on Handling
Caution on the rotating aerial

The radar antenna may start to rotate without notice. Please stand clear
from the antenna for your safety.
Caution on electromagnetic disturbance

Caution The operating Antenna & Scanner unit radiates high-energy electromagnetic
wave. It may cause harmful effect for human body due to its continuous
irradiation. As International regulation says, electromagnetic waves less than
100 watt/m2 does not have a harmful effect on human bodies, but some kind
of medical devices such as heart pacemakers are sensitive even under the
low energy electromagnetic wave. Any personnel with such a device should
keep away from the electromagnetic wave generating position at all times.
Specified power density and distance from the radar (in accordance with the
provision as specified in IEC 60945)
Xmit power/
Model name 100W/m2 50W/m2 10W/m2
Antenna length
6kW / 4 feet Antenna 1.09 m 1.55 m 3.46 m
MDC-2960
MDC-2960BB
MDC-2910P 12kW / 4 feet Antenna 1.55 m 2.19 m 4.89 m
MDC-2910PBB
MDC-2910 12kW / 6 feet Antenna 1.84 m 2.60 m 5.81 m
MDC-2910BB 12kW / 9 feet Antenna 2.19 m 3.09 m 6.90 m
MDC-2920P 25kW / 4 feet Antenna 2.37 m 3.36 m 7.50 m
MDC-2920PBB
MDC-2920 25kW / 6 feet Antenna 2.82 m 3.99 m 8.91 m
MDC-2920BB 25kW / 9 feet Antenna 3.35 m 4.74 m 10.60 m
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For Your Safe-Operation MDC-2900P/2900 Series
Do not disassemble or modify. It may lead to trouble, fire, smoking or

electric shock. In case of trouble, contact our dealer or our company.
In case of smoke or fire, switch off the power in the boat and the power of
equipment. It may cause fire, electric shock or damage.
Caution on the remaining high voltage.
A high voltage may remain in the capacitor for several minutes after you
have powered off. Before inspecting inside, wait at least 5 minutes after
powering off or discharging the remaining electricity in an appropriate
manner. Then, start the work.
The information displayed in this unit is not provided directly for your
navigation. For your navigation, be sure to see the specified material.
Use the specified fuse. If un-specified fuse is used, it may cause a fire,
smoke or damage.
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MDC-2900P/2900 Series Disposal of used cell and this radar
Disposal of used cells and this radar
A high-energy density lithium ion battery cell is built in this radar.

Improper disposal of the lithium ion battery cell is discouraged as the cell
has possibility of short-circuiting. If it gets wet, generation of heat,
explosion or ignition may occur resulting in injury or fire.
Treatment of the used lithium ion cells

To dispose built-in lithium ion battery cells (CR-2032) in this radar, insulate each terminal with scotch
tape, etc. and wrap in a plastic bag, etc.
The disposal and collection rules may be different depending on each municipal district. Obey the
directions of each district.
Disposal of this radar

This radar shall be disposed according to the municipal regulations or rules.
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Contents MDC-2900P/2900 Series
Contents
History of revision.......................................................................................................................i
Important Notice ........................................................................................................................ii
For Your Safe Operation .......................................................................................................... iii
Disposal of used cells and this radar ...................................................................................... vii
Contents ................................................................................................................................ viii
Chapter 1 Fault diagnosis....................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 About alarms ............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1.1 Alarm list ....................................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.2 Warning list ................................................................................................... 1-5
1.2 Malfunction detection step ........................................................................................ 1-7
1.3 Malfunction diagnosis flowchart ................................................................................ 1-8
1.3.1 Initial malfunction diagnosis 1....................................................................... 1-8
1.3.2 Initial malfunction diagnosis 2....................................................................... 1-9
1.3.3 Other faults (Display unit) ........................................................................... 1-10
1.3.4 Abnormal display ........................................................................................ 1-11
1.3.5 No response from the Antenna Scanner unit.............................................. 1-12
1.3.6 Sensitivity failure......................................................................................... 1-13
1.3.7 No display of ship’s bearing, speed and latitude/longitude ........................ 1-14
1.3.8 Operation unit abnormality.......................................................................... 1-15
1.3.9 Antenna Scanner unit abnormality ............................................................. 1-16
1.3.10 Synchronization of screen abnormality..................................................... 1-17
1.3.11 High voltage abnormality .......................................................................... 1-17
1.3.12 Pulse length control failure .......................................................................1-18
1.3.13 Rotary abnormality.................................................................................... 1-19
1.3.14 Heading line and Azimuth abnormality ..................................................... 1-20
1.3.15 TT (ATA) abnormality ................................................................................ 1-21
1.3.16 Map display abnormality ........................................................................... 1-22
1.3.17 No display of AIS ...................................................................................... 1-23
1.3.18 Other faults (Antenna Scanner unit) ......................................................... 1-27
1.4 Failure criterion of microwave components ............................................................ 1-29
1.4.1 Magnetron................................................................................................... 1-29
1.4.2 Front-end module ....................................................................................... 1-29
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1.4.3 Limiter......................................................................................................... 1-29
Chapter 2 OPTION1 MENU ....................................................................................2-1

2.1 How to display OPTION 1 MENU ............................................................................. 2-1
2.2 UPDATE.................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 BITE .......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3.1 ALARM TEST ............................................................................................... 2-2
2.3.2 PANEL TEST ................................................................................................ 2-2
2.3.3 DIAGNOSE TT ............................................................................................. 2-2
2.3.4 DIAGNOSE AIS ............................................................................................ 2-3
2.3.5 SERIAL SEL ................................................................................................. 2-3
2.3.6 SERIAL MONITOR ....................................................................................... 2-4
2.3.7 SERIAL TEST............................................................................................... 2-5
2.3.8 ANT MONITOR............................................................................................. 2-6
2.3.9 CARD (other than MDC-2900P)................................................................... 2-7
2.4 ECHO........................................................................................................................ 2-7
2.4.1 GAIN OFFSET RNG..................................................................................... 2-7
2.4.2 SEA MODE................................................................................................... 2-7
2.4.3 SEA CURVE ................................................................................................. 2-7
2.4.4 SEA CURVE 2 .............................................................................................. 2-7
2.5 RANGE ENABLE ...................................................................................................... 2-8
2.6 RANGE DISP............................................................................................................ 2-8
2.7 INTERSWITCH LOOP .............................................................................................. 2-8
2.8 ANT ROTATION........................................................................................................ 2-8
2.9 ANT NO STOP.......................................................................................................... 2-8
2.10 TX TRIGGER ............................................................................................................ 2-8
2.11 PULSE WIDTH ......................................................................................................... 2-9
2.12 ECHO ALARM AREA................................................................................................ 2-9
2.13 AIS ALARM ............................................................................................................... 2-9
2.14 AIS @ MARK INDICATION..................................................................................... 2-10
2.15 ALL RESET............................................................................................................. 2-10
2.16 RADAR SENSOR IF ............................................................................................... 2-10
2.17 CHART ALIGN ONLY (MDC-2900)......................................................................... 2-10
2.18 HK (MDC-2900P).................................................................................................... 2-10
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2.19 nonSOLAS .............................................................................................................. 2-11
2.20 DEMO...................................................................................................................... 2-11
2.20.1 DEMONSTRATION .................................................................................. 2-11
2.20.2 DISPLAY TEST PATTERN........................................................................ 2-11
2.20.3 COLOR TEST PATTERN 1....................................................................... 2-12
2.20.4 COLOR TEST PATTERN 2....................................................................... 2-12
2.20.5 SHIP'S PROFILE ...................................................................................... 2-13
2.21 OPTION 1 Menu Configuration ............................................................................... 2-14
Chapter 3 How to exchange components............................................................... 3-1

3.1 Display unit................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.1 Replacement of fuse..................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Dismantling of bracket and rear case........................................................... 3-2
3.1.3 Exchange of TT (ATA) PCB .......................................................................... 3-3
3.1.4 Exchange of AIS PCB................................................................................... 3-4
3.1.5 Exchange of Logic PCB................................................................................ 3-5
3.1.6 Exchange of power supply PCB................................................................... 3-9
3.1.7 Exchange of Inverter power supply PCB.................................................... 3-11
3.1.8 Exchange of Inverter PCB .......................................................................... 3-12
3.1.9 Exchange of LCD unit................................................................................. 3-14
3.2 Operation unit.......................................................................................................... 3-16
3.2.1 Exchange of Panel PCB ............................................................................. 3-16
3.2.2 Exchange of Track ball ............................................................................... 3-19
3.3 Antenna Scanner unit.............................................................................................. 3-21
3.3.1 Dismantling of antenna and antenna cover................................................ 3-21
3.3.2 Exchange of Azimuth Pulse unit and Drive unit motor ............................... 3-23
3.3.3 Exchange of V ring ..................................................................................... 3-25
3.3.4 Exchange of Modulator PCB ...................................................................... 3-30
3.3.5 Exchange of Fan (RB719A, RB719BP only) .............................................. 3-31
3.3.6 Exchange of Magnetron (RB717A, RB718A, RB718BP) ........................... 3-32
3.3.7 Exchange of Magnetron (RB719A, RB719BP)........................................... 3-34
3.3.8 Exchange of Transformer (RB717A, RB718A, RB718BP) ......................... 3-36
3.3.9 Exchange of Transformer (RB719A, RB719BP) ........................................ 3-37
3.3.10 Exchange of IF PCB, MIC and limiter device ........................................... 3-39
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Chapter 4 Spare parts and Circuit diagram .............................................................4-1

4.1 Spare parts................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Circuit diagram........................................................................................................ 4-19
4.2.1 Interconnection diagam of 6 kW/12kW Scanner Unit ................................ 4-20
4.2.2 Interconnection diagram of 12 kW Scanner Unit ....................................... 4-21
4.2.3 Interconnection diagram of 25 kW Scanner Unit (4/6 ft antenna).............. 4-22
4.2.4 Interconnection diagram of 25 kW Scanner Unit........................................ 4-23
4.2.5 Block diagram 6 kW.................................................................................... 4-24
4.2.6 Block diagram 12 kW.................................................................................. 4-25
4.2.7 Block diagram 25 kW.................................................................................. 4-26
4.2.8 Inter connection diagram MRD-105P ......................................................... 4-27
4.2.9 Inter connection diagram MRM-105P......................................................... 4-28
4.2.10 Inter connection diagram MRD-105 ......................................................... 4-29
4.2.11 Inter connection diagram MRM-105 ......................................................... 4-30
4.2.12 Circuit diagram Power supply PCB .......................................................... 4-31
4.2.13 Circuit diagram of inverter power supply PCB ......................................... 4-33
4.2.14 Circuit diagram of panel PCB ................................................................... 4-34
Annex .............................................................................................................. A-1

A.1 Clean up the trackball .................................................................................................. A-1
A.2 Interface ....................................................................................................................... A-3
1. Relation between functions and input signal .......................................................A-3
2. Kind of input/output ports .....................................................................................A-4
3. Setup Interface.....................................................................................................A-5
4. Confirmation of input signal ............................................................................... A-11
5. Connection of gyro convertor S2N.....................................................................A-12
6. Gyro/Log interface: Connection of NSK unit (non-IMO) ....................................A-14
7. Gyro/Log interface: Connection of ADPC-101 unit (non-IMO)...........................A-16
8. Connection of LOG pulse NMEA converter L1N

(200 pulse/nautical mile only).............................................................................A-18
9. Connection of AIS ..............................................................................................A-19
A.3 Procedure to update main system firmware MDC-2900............................................ A-21
1. Connection .........................................................................................................A-21
2. Preparation of the PC (Confirmation of COM number)......................................A-22
3. Uncompressed of Install tool program MDC2XXX.zip .......................................A-26
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4. Update preparation.............................................................................................A-27
5. Update steps for MDC-2900 main firmware.......................................................A-28
6. Resetting and confirming firmware version. .......................................................A-30
A.4 Procedure to update AIS firmware MDC-2900 ..........................................................A-31
A.5 Procedure to update TT (ATA) MDC-2900 ................................................................A-35
A.6 Setting backup of MDC-2900 series ..........................................................................A-39
1. Connection .........................................................................................................A-39
2. Preparation of the PC (Confirmation of COM number) ......................................A-40
3. Uncompressed of Install tool program MDC2XXX.zip .......................................A-45
4. Saving of internal setting values.........................................................................A-46
5. Recalling the saved internal setting values ........................................................A-48
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MDC-2900P/2900 Series Chapter 1 Fault diagnosis
Chapter 1 Fault diagnosis
1.1 About alarms

Alarm and warning display may appear at the lower right of the radar screen as shown in the following
figure, when a malfunction or operation error has been detected in the device.
In case of occurrence of multiple numbers of alarms, it is possible to confirm all of them in [LIST].
Alarms occurred since Power ON can be confirmed by [HISTORY LIST].
Refer to “Chapter 4 General operation (Menu)” in the operation manual for the [LIST] and
[HISTORY LIST].
1
2 DD / MM /YY hh:mm
3 4
5 Massage
1 [ALARM] or [WARNING].
ALARM: Indicates with red letters.

Makes alarm sound.
Continues alarm indication and sounds until acknowledgement by pressing [OFF] key.
WARNING: Indicates with yellow letters.

Makes alarm sound.
Goes out after 5 seconds.
2 Time of occurrence.
3 Indication of alarm source.
4 Alarm number
Refer to “1.1.1 Alarm list” (page 1-2) by alarm number.
5 Message.
Refer to “1.1.1 Alarm list” (page 1-2) by alarm message.
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1.1.1 Alarm list

List of alarm numbers and messages:
Alarm
Alarm message Cause
number
TT (ATA) alarms
Tracked target is lost. TT (ATA) has been lost.

1
Ref tracked target is lost. Ref tracked target is lost.
Tracked target exceeded the
2 Tracked target has turned in dangerous target.
CPA/TCPA limit.
Tracked target entered into the guard
3 Tracked target has entered into the guard zone.
zone.
Captured a target entered into auto acquisition
4 Auto acquisition of a radar target.
area.
Something is wrong with interface with ATA
11 Tracked target interface not connected. Board. Connection of ATA Board or PCB is
faulty.
Number of tracked targets in TT (ATA)
60 Tracked target exceeded the limit.
exceeded the maximum 60.
AIS alarms
5 AIS target is lost. AIS target is lost.
AIS target exceeded the CPA/TCPA

6 AIS target has turned in dangerous target.
limit.
7 AIS target entered into the guard zone. AIS target has entered into the guard zone.
8 Auto activation of an AIS target. A sleeping target has been activated.
Activated AIS target without HDG or There is neither ship’s bearing nor fairway of
9
COG. AIS active target in input data to HDG or COG.
Number of AIS targets exceeding the maximum
61 AIS target exceeded the limit.
255 has been input.
Something is wrong with AIS.
69 AIS interface not connected.
Secure the board.
Alarm for abnormality is input in AIS alarm
70 AIS alarm signal.
terminal of AIS port or the terminals are open.
Own ship’s data that is necessary for AIS are
71 AIS no OS COG/SOG data.
not input.
There is no AIS data.
72 AIS no data.
VDM is not input from AIS.
75* Received AIS message. Message from AIS was received.
77 AIS No WGS84 DATUM Input DATUM system is not WGS84.

* MDC-2910P, 2910PBB, 2920P and 2920PBB do not have this alarm.
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Alarm
Alarm message Cause
number
Sensor alarms
14 Change to relative bearing. True bearing is not input.
15 Change to relative vector.
16 Change to relative past position. VBW, VTG or VDR are not input.
17 Change to relative trails.
18 Change to head up.

THS, HDT, HDM or VTG, RMA, RMC are not
input.
19 Change EBL origin position.
20 HDG is unavailable. THS or HDT, HDM are not input.
21 SPD is unavailable. VBW, VTG, RMA, RMC are not input.
22 SET/DRIFT data is unavailable. VDR is not input.
23 LAT/LON data is unavailable. GLL or GGA, GNS, RMC, RMA are not input.
24 DATUM data is unavailable. DTM is not input
25 Time data is unavailable. ZDA or RMC, GGA are not input.

Ship’s bearing: THS, HDT, HDM, VTG
27 Change to sea stabilization. Course against water: VBW
Speed: VBW, VTG, VHW are not input.
Antenna alarms
Connector of Antenna may not be connected to

49 Antenna not connected.
Antenna, or Scanner unit may be faulty.
Magnetron may be at the end of life or
50 Antenna magnetron current abnormal.
transmission high voltage fuse melted down.
Something is wrong with magnetron or Scanner
51 Antenna magnetron heater abnormal.
unit.
Antenna magnetron high voltage
52 High voltage fuse for transmission melted down.
abnormal.
BP signal from Scanner unit is not input.
54 Azimuth abnormal. May be fault in angle detecting sensor in Scanner
unit or poor connection at connector.
SHF signal from Scanner unit is not input.
55 Head line signal abnormal. May be fault in SHF sensor in Scanner unit or
rotation of antenna may be stopped.
56 Trigger abnormal. Trigger from Scanner unit is not input.
57 Radar video abnormal. IF video from Scanner unit is not input.
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Alarm
Alarm message Cause
number
Other alarms
No communication between operating panel is

10 Panel not connected.
available. No connector (J9) is connected.
12 Navline Exceeded. Own ship crossed the Navline.
13 Echo map area alarm detected. Images were detected in map area.
At establishment of backup data, read-in of the

30 External loading error.
setting has failed.
At establishment of backup data, write-in of the
31 External saving error.
setting has failed.
32 Illegal data of loading. Version No. of backup data does not agree.
33 Flash memory error. Write-in of backup data into logic PCB has failed.
NAV ports between master and slave are not

53 Interswitch not connected.
connected.
59 Echo area alarm detected. Images are detected in echo alarm area.
The set CCRP went beyond radar screen.

76 Change to reference antenna.
Reference has moved to antenna position.
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1.1.2 Warning list

List of warning numbers and messages:
Warning
Warning message Cause
number
TT (ATA) warnings
Captured targets beyond the maximum tracking

95 Tracked target full.
number.
Deleted TT (ATA) targets as there were no tracking
96 Tracked target no data.
targets.
Captured targets beyond operating distance set for
97 Tracked target out of range.
targets.
110 Tracked target overload. Number of tracking targets exceeded 57.
As the result of TT (ATA) test, accuracy of relative

111 Tracking malfunction. REL CRS
course has exceeded the reference.
As the result of TT (ATA) test, the accuracy of relative
112 Tracking malfunction. REL SPD
speed has exceeded the reference.
As the result of TT (ATA) test, accuracy of CPA has
113 Tracking malfunction. CPA
exceeded the reference.
As the result of TT (ATA) test, accuracy of TCPA has
114 Tracking malfunction. TCPA
exceeded the reference.
As the result of TT (ATA) test, accuracy of true course
115 Tracking malfunction. T CRS
has exceeded the reference.
As the result of TT (ATA) test, accuracy of true course
116 Tracking malfunction. T SPD
has exceeded the reference.
120 Reference target overload. Attempted to capture reference targets beyond 3.
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Warning
Warning message Cause
number
Other warnings
Operated transmission key during pre-heating

99 Pre heating.
countdown.
No Zoom area or minimum Zoomed beyond the minimum range or 70 % of the
104*
range. range.
More than the specified number of sea lines, NAV
105 Map data full. lines, marks and areas try to be attempted to register
in map function.
During inter-switch connection, one Display unit
106 Interswitch changed the mode.
switched over interswitch mode.
107* Cursor off. Another function is being specified.
In the maximum range, off center function try to be

108 No offcenter.
executed.
109 AIS target overload. Number of AIS targets being input exceeded 242.
Attempted to change mode during operation of

117** Mode Hold.
performance monitor. The mode is fixed at H-UP.
During starting up of performance monitor, attempted
118** Range Hold.
to change the range. The range is fixed at 24 NM.
* These would not occur on MDC-2910P, 2910PBB, 2920P and 2920PBB.

** These would occur only on MDC-2910P, 2910PBB, 2920P and 2920PBB.
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1.2 Malfunction detection step

Basic malfunctions
Error status Possible cause Measure

1. Connect power cable firmly
1. Power cable is disconnected.
and secure connector.
No power. 2. Supply power is out of range.
2. Use proper power source.
3. Main fuse is blown.
3. Change fuse to new one.
1. Press [BRILL] key and rotate
1. Screen brilliance is adjusted to
Power is applied, but no EBL knob clockwise to adjust
the minimum.
display properly.
2. Failure of LCD unit
2. Change LCD unit.
1. Press [BRILL] key and rotate
1. Adjustment of display brilliance
EBL knob clockwise to adjust
Picture is dark. is incorrect.
properly.
2. Failure of LCD driver circuit
2. Change LCD unit.
1. Receiver is detuned. 1. Readjust by referring to I.M.
No radar picture is
2. Video contrast adjustment error 2. Readjust by referring to O.M.
displayed.
3. Failure of transceiver 3. Change transceiver unit.
1. Receiver is detuned.
1. Readjust by referring to I.M.
Picture is too weak. 2. Failure of magnetron or MIC
2. Change magnetron or MIC.
(front-end)
Markers (Heading line,
1. Improper marker brilliance
EBL, VRM, Range Rings, 1. Readjust by referring to O.M.
adjustment.
Parallel index, Alarm 2. Change logic PCB.
2. Failure of Logic PCB.
range) are not displayed.
1. Check [BP/HG] signal between
Heading line is not
1. No heading line signal input. an Antenna Scanner unit and a
displayed.
Display unit.
1. Replace fuse to a new one.
1. Motor fuse is blown. 2. Check motor power
Antenna does not rotate. 2. Motor power is not supplied. connection.
3. Motor brushes are worn out. 3. Replace motor brushes to new
ones.
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1.3 Malfunction diagnosis flowchart

1.3.1 Initial malfunction diagnosis 1
Start
Turn the radar system on
No No Go to
Is the power lamp
Does a short beep buzzer? [1.3.2 Initial malfunction
lighted?
diagnosis 2] in page 1-9
Yes Yes
Go to
[1.3.8 Operation unit
abnormality] in page 1-15
Is the "MDC COLOR No Go to

MARINE RADAR" normally [1.3.4 Abnormal display] in
displayed momentarily? page 1-11
Yes
The brilliance key is
Is the system name No No pushed, and the EBL
Is the screen
displayed like switch is turned
brightness normal?
"MDC-2920"? clockwise, and
Yes brightness is maximized.
Yes
The inter switch function

Was "NOT No is correctly set. Refer to
CONNECTED"
Operation manual
displayed?
Chapter 4.7.
Yes
After countdown, it Go to
transmits on [1.3.5 No response from
the Antenna Scanner
unit] in page 1-12
When MENU> ALARM>
No No Go to
HISTORY LIST is Can key or knob be
[1.3.8 Operation unit
displayed, is the Alarm operated normally?
abnormality] in page 1-15
message displayed? Yes
Yes
When MAN GAIN is
No Go to
maximized and MAN SEA
[3.1.5 Exchange of Logic
is minimized, is the radar
PCB] in page 3-5
image displayed?
Yes
No Go to
Is the sensitivity normal? [1.3.6 Sensitivity failure]
in page 1-13
Yes
Go to Go to
[1.1.1 Alarm list] [1.3.3 Other faults]
in page 1-2 in page 1-10
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1.3.2 Initial malfunction diagnosis 2
Is the Operation unit No Connect connectors

connector connected to the
correctly
Display unit correctly?
Yes
No Go to
Is the main power fuse (F1) Yes Is the fuse of a correct
[3.1.1 Replacement of
not blowout? standard used?
fuse] in page 3-1
No (blowout) Yes
(not blowout) Is inboard power polarity No
Reconnect correctly
correctly?
Yes Go to
[3.1.6 Exchange of power
supply PCB] in page 3-9
Is the power supply voltage No Fix the inboard power

within normal range? supply voltage in a
21.6-41.6 VDC normal range.
Yes
Take off rear case from a
LCD case.
Refer to page 3-2.
Is the following connectors

Is voltage between No connected correctly? No
Connect connectors
[J722-4] and [J722-1] Connectors of J710(main
correctly.
9.5V+/-0.5V? logic PCB) and J602(power
supply PCB).
Yes
Yes Go to
Is voltage between [J722-4] No No

Is a connector of P722 Connect connectors
and [J722-1] about 0V at
connected correctly? correctly.
power on?
Yes Go to
Yes
[3.2.1 Exchange of Panel
PCB] in page 3-16
Is +3.3V (between main No Go to
logic PCB J710-18 and [3.1.6 Exchange of power
GND) normal? supply PCB] in page 3-9
Yes
Does three state indication No Go to

lamps of the logic PCB [3.1.5 Exchange of Logic
blinked? PCB] in page 3-5
Yes
Go to
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1.3.3 Other faults (Display unit)
Other faults
Is there a part displayed Go to

Is the screen display No in white or black on the Yes [3.1.9 Exchange of LCD
normal? screen because any unit]
signal is not displayed? in page 3-14
Yes
No
Is there a part not Yes After "ALL RESET" did

normally displayed on
it become normal?
the screen?
No
Go to
[3.1.5 Exchange of
Logic PCB]
in page 3-5
Go to
Does the sweep rotate No [1.3.13 Rotary
normally? abnormality]
in page 1-19
Yes
Go to
Is the TT (ATA) No [1.3.15 TT (ATA)
function normal? abnormality]
Yes in page 1-21
Go to
Is the AIS function No
[1.3.17 No display of AIS]
normal? in page 1-23
Yes
Go to
Is the MAP function No [1.3.16 Map display
normal? abnormality]
in page 1-22
Yes
After reset, did the No Please inquire to a

function become Koden electronics
normal? Co.,Ltd.
Yes
END
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1.3.4 Abnormal display

LCD completely blank or it
doesn't display
Is screen brilliance control No Display brilliance is set in

of display to the maximum? the maximum.
Yes
Go to
Is the screen No [1.3.10 Synchronization of
synchronization normal? screen abnormality]
in page 1-17
Yes
Take off rear case from a

LCD case.
Refer to [3.1.2 Dismantling
of bracket and rear case]
Is backlighting of the
Is +12V+/-1V
LCD display lit? Go to
No (between Inverter No
Lighting is peeped from [3.1.7 Exchange of Inverter
power supply PCB
the air hole on the side power supply PCB]
J723-1 and -3)
of the case and in page 3-11
normal?
confirmed.
Yes
Yes
Dismantle a LCD case
Refer to [3.1.8 Exchange of
Inverter PCB]
When connector CN2-CN5

was pulled out from the No Go to
Inverter PCB, is the output [3.1.8 Exchange of Inverter
voltage a range of PCB] in page 3-12
AC1500V-1600V?
Yes Exchange cathode

luminescent lamp (CFL).
Is the connection of
LCD module "CN1" No
Reconnect correctly.
and logic board "J704"
normal?
Yes
Has three of LED display No Go to

on the main logic PCB [3.1.5 Exchange of Logic
status blinked? PCB] in page 3-5
Yes
Go to
[3.1.9 Exchange of LCD
unit] in page 3-14
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1.3.5 No response from the Antenna Scanner unit

Is an antenna connector P7 of the Display connected No Connect the antenna connection
correctly? connector P7 correctly.
Yes
Pull out antenna connector P7 in the Display.
No Go to
Is the voltage between connector J7-3 and ground in [3.1.6 Exchange of power supply
the display 12V +/-1V? PCB] in page 3-9
Yes
No Go to
Is the voltage between connector J7-6 and ground in [3.1.5 Exchange of Logic PCB]
the display 1.5V +/-0.5V? in page 3-5
Yes
Antenna connector P7 and J7 are reconnected, and

pull out connector P1 in the Antenna unit.
No
Is the voltage between connector P1-2(+) and P1-9(-)
+12V+/-1V? Cable or connection failure
Yes
No
Is the voltage between connector P1-5(+) and P1-4(-)
+1.5V+/-0.5V? Cable or connection failure
Yes
A connector P1 and J1 in the Antenna unit are

reconnected.
Yes Go to
Is voltage between J1-2 and GND of Modulater PCB
[3.3.4 Exchange of Modulator
+12V+/-1V?
PCB] in Page 3-30
No
Go to
When connector P6 (RB718) or P7 (RB719) of Yes [3.3.10 Exchange of IF PCB, MIC
Modulator PCB is pulled out, +12V is confirmed with
and limiter device]
Modulator PCB J1-2 pin. Is it normal?
in Page 3-39
No
PERFORMANCE MONITOR
When connector P5 (RB718) or P6 (RB719) of Yes
CONTROLLER PCB is out of
Modulator PCB is pulled out, +12V is confirmed with
order.
Modulator PCB J1-2 pin. Is it normal?
（MDC-2910P, 2920P）
No
Go to
[3.3.4 Exchange of Modulator PCB]
in Page 3-30
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1.3.6 Sensitivity failure
Is noise observed in Yes Go to

No Is the alarm message
background of radar [1.3.9 Antenna Scanner unit
"Alarm, Radar video
picture at maximum abnormality] in page 1-16
abnormal" displayed?
gain?
No
Yes Go to
[3.1.5 Exchange of Logic PCB]
in page 3-5
Go to
No
Is radar picture [1.3.9 Antenna Scanner unit
displayed? abnormality] in page 1-16
Yes
Does sensitivity Is the center leakage

become normal by No image more than double Yes An antenna leaks water.
manual tune compared with Exchange the Antenna.
adjustment? equipping it?
Yes No
When display Go to
MENU>SYSTEM>BITE Yes
[1.3.9 Antenna Scanner unit
>ANT MONITOR>, is abnormality] in page 1-16
there an abnormal item?
No Go to
[1.4 Failure criterion of
microwave components]
in page 1-29
Does sensitivity IF PCB failure

become normal by No Go to
readjusted automatic [3.3.10 Exchange of IF PCB,
tuning with 12NM MIC and limiter device] in
range? page 3-39
Yes
When you observed

TUNE VOLTAGE in the
"MENU>SYSTEM>BIT Go to
No
E>ANT MONITOR" [3.3.10 Exchange of IF PCB,
with all ranges, is the MIC and limiter device]
difference between in page 3-39
each range less than
10?
Yes
normal
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1.3.7 No display of ship’s bearing, speed and latitude/longitude

Is the navigation data (IEC
61162-1) normally input from
the connectors (J4, J5, J6)
and displayed?
When a connector number
to be checked is selected in
No Is the polarity of signals No
the process of MENU > Set the polarity normal.
SYSTEM > BITE > SERIAL (A and B) normal?
SEL, a sentence of NAV Yes
data input is displayed on
the serial monitor screen? When I/O of CW-376 and
CW-406 are short-circuited
and MENU > OPTION 1 >
BITE > SERIAL TEST is The Logic PCB may be
performed, is ○ displayed? No faulty.
Go to
[3.1.5 Exchange of
logic PCB] in page 3-5
The external
Yes
connecting device
that outputs serial
signal may be faulty.
Yes
Select a data format conforming to the

Is the data format input from No
format that receives MENU >
the connectors (J4, J5, and
MAINTENANCE > I/O > DETAIL >
J6) a proper format?
FORMAT > IEC 61162-1 or IEC 61162-2.
Yes
Are the mode display, The external connecting device that

No
positioning status and speed outputs serial signal may be unstable.
status in the input sentence Check the external connecting device.
all effective?
Yes
Is MENU > MAINTENANCE

> I/O > HDG, STW, No Set the input settings of HDG, STW,
COG/SOG, LAT/LON LAT/LON and COG/SOG correctly.
correctly set?
Yes
Logic PCB may be faulty.
Go to
[3.1.5 Exchange of Logic PCB]
in page 3-5
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1.3.8 Operation unit abnormality

Can the power supply to Is the connection of the
the radar be switched No following logic PCBs normal? No
Connect them in
ON? (Is the lamp of (1) J710 and power supply
normal way.
power source ON, and PCB
does the buzzer sound?) (2) J722 and operation unit
Yes Yes Operation unit is faulty.
Go to
[3.2.1 Exchange of
Panel PCB] in page
3-16
When “MENU” key is No

pressed, is the menu [MENU] key is faulty.
displayed?
Yes
Are MENU > SYSTEM > No (Cursor can not operate)

BITE > PANEL TEST Track ball is faulty.
displayed?
Yes
When they are operated

at testing Operation unit,
do all keys and knobs
function normally?
No Exchange inoperative
keys or variable
resistances.
Yes
Normal
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1.3.9 Antenna Scanner unit abnormality
When MENU > SYSTEM > BITE

> ANT MONITOR > is displayed,
are there any abnormal items?
The IF PCB is faulty.

No Go to
[3.3.10 Exchange of IF PCB, MIC
and limiter device]
in page 3-39
Yes
“High voltage” is faulty.
Yes Go to
Is the HIGH VOLTAGE abnormal? [1.3.11 High voltage abnormality]
No in page 1-17
Yes Magnetron or modulator PCB is

Is the MAG CURRENT abnormal ? faulty.
No Go to [3.3.4 Exchange of
Modulator PCB] in page 3-30 and
Yes Go to [3.3.6 or 3.3.7 Exchange of
Is the MAG HEATER abnormal?
Magnetron] in page 3-32 or 3-34
No
IF PCB is faulty.
Yes Go to [3.3.10 Exchange of IF
Is the TUNE VOLTAGE abnormal?
PCB, MIC and limiter device] in
No page 3-39
“Rotation” is faulty.
Is the RATE OF ROTATION Yes Go to [1.3.13 Rotary abnormality]
abnormal? in page 1-19
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1.3.10 Synchronization of screen abnormality
Synchronization of display is unstable or not

synchronized.
Can the following signals be observed at the connectors J1-7

and J1-8 at the rear of the Display unit? No Logic PCB is faulty.
[J1-7] [J1-8] Go to [3.1.5 Exchange of
5V 5V
Logic PCB]
0V 0V
in page 3-5
15.63 μs 1.04 μs 16.66 ms 656 μs
Yes
Yes LCD unit is faulty.

Is LVDS signal output at
Go to [3.1.9 Exchange of
connector of J704?
LCD unit] in page 3-14
No
Logic PCB is faulty.
Logic PCB] in page 3-5
1.3.11 High voltage abnormality
Is the HIGH VOLTAGE in MENU >

SYSTEM > BITE > ANT MONITOR
10 V or less?
Go to [1.3.12 Pulse length

No
control failure] in page 1-18
or Go to [3.1.6 Exchange of
power supply PCB] in page
3-9
Yes
Power supply PCB of
Is the fuse for Modulator high voltage No display unit or faulty
in display unit melted down? connection of antenna
connection cable is faulty.
Yes
When P2 antenna connecting cable is No P2-1 (250 V) of antenna

disconnected, is the resistance connection cable may be
between J2-1 of modulation PCB and short-circuited with the
earth 100 kΩ or less? shield or the housing.
Yes
Modulation PCB is faulty.
modulator PCB]
in page 3-30
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1.3.12 Pulse length control failure
Pulse length
control failure
TP2 wave form

5V
Go to
0V Is transmitter unit drive signal Yes [3.3.4 Exchange of
A B (modulator PCB TP2) normal? Modulator PCB]
in page 3-30
No
Pulse length A(ns) B(ms)
SP 150 0.45 to 0.55

Is +24 V (J1-1 pin of the No Antenna Scanner unit
MP1 200 0.45 to 0.55
wiring failure or display
MP2 300 0.45 to 0.55 modulator PCB) normal?
MP4 600 0.9 to 1.1 unit failure.
LP 1200 1.8 to 2.2 Yes
Go to
[3.3.4 Exchange of
Modulator PCB]
in page 3-30
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1.3.13 Rotary abnormality

Yes Go to [1.3.7 No display of
In a direction of Heading Line, does
ship’s bearing, speed and
the sweep jumps or draws twice?
lat/lon] in page 1-14
No
Yes Go to [1.3.9 Antenna Scanner
Is the alarm message "Radar video
unit abnormality]
abnormal" displayed?
in page 1-16
No
Yes
Is the alarm message "Trigger Go to [1.3.12 Pulse length
abnormal" displayed? control failure] in page 1-18
No
When the antenna rotation is set to
regular rotation (24rpm), observe
"MENU> SYSTEM> BITE> RATE OF
ROTATION".
In the Antenna unit, the MOTOR(-) wire of the
Yes motor and housing case short-circuit, or
Is the rotate fast? Modulator PCB is failure.
Go to [3.3.4 Exchange Modulator PCB]
No
in page 3-30
Yes A rope coils itself around an antenna. Or motor

Is the rotate slow? brushes decrease.Exchange of motor
No brushes.Refer to Installation manual.
Yes
Does the antenna rotate? Normal
No
Confirm the following and
When pull P4 in the
deal.
Modulator PCB and
1. A rope coils itself around
Is the motor fuse Yes did on of a motor Yes an antenna, and does not a
in the Display power supply, is the
turn lock it?
normal? voltage between
2. Do not motor brushes
J4-4(+) and J4-5(-)
No decrease?
11+/-2V?
3. Is not a motor failure?
No
A motor power supply in the
Modulator PCB is failure.
Modulator PCB] in page 3-30
When pull connector P2 A motor power supply in the

in the ANT connecting Yes Modulator PCB is failure.
cable, are the resistance Go to [3.3.4 Exchange of
values between J2-5 and Modulator PCB]
J2-7 less than 500kΩ? in page 3-30
No
No
Does the antenna rotate
normally after having
changed a motor fuse?
Yes
Normal
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1.3.14 Heading line and Azimuth abnormality
Menu > OPTION1> TX

In a direction of the TRIGGER select OFF and Go to
Heading line, does the Yes transmit by "STBY/TX" key. Yes [3.3.6 or 3.3.7
sweep jump or draw When the GAIN knob is Exchange of
twice? maximized and the noise is Magnetron] in page
displayed, is the rotation of 3-32 or 3-34
No the sweep normal?
Go to
No [3.3.2 Exchange of
Bearing signal 1.2 msec
Azimuth Pulse unit]
5V in page 3-23
2.5V [3.3.3.3 Remove the
heading pulse detector]
0V
Heading line signal in page 3-25
J1-7 synthesized
bearing signal pulse
Is Alarm message Is “synthesized bearing Failure of wiring in

Yes signal pulse” of Yes
“Azimuth abnormal” Antenna Scanner unit,
displayed? modulator PCB J1-7 Pin or failure of Display unit.
normal?
No No
Is “bearing signal pulse”

of modulator PCB J4-2 Go to
normal? Yes [3.3.4 Exchange of
10 ms Modulator PCB]
5V in page 3-30
0V
Go to
No
[3.3.2 Exchange of
Azimuth Pulse unit]
in page 3-23
Is “synthesized bearing signal Failure of wiring in
Is Alarm message Yes Yes
pulse” in the modulator PCB Antenna Scanner unit,
“Head line signal
J1-7 normal? or failure of Display
abnormal” displayed?
(See the figure above) unit.
No No
Is “heading signal pulse”

in the modulator PCB Go to
J3-1 normal? Yes
[3.3.4 Exchange of
3 msec Modulator PCB]
in page 3-30
Go to
[3.1.5 Exchange of No
Logic PCB]
in page 3-5 Go to [3.3.3.3 Remove the heading
pulse detector] in page 3-25
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1.3.15 TT (ATA) abnormality
TT (ATA) is abnormal?
Is TT in the figure shown At the placing

below ON? the cursor on
OFF, and Check whether TT
No No (ATA) PCB is present
pushing “ENT” and connectors are
key, will the normally connected.
display change
to ON?
Yes Yes
Are HDG and SPD

displayed on screen?
Go to [1.3.7 No
No
display of ship’s
bearing, speed and
lat/lon] in page 1-14
Follow MENU > OS > TGT >

Yes INPUT RNG, set at 20.0 NM.
When cursor is placed on a
target and “ACQ” key is No
pushed, is a circle of dotted
line displayed on the
target?
Yes
Thereafter, will the When followed MENU >

OS/TGT > TT > TEST No TT (ATA) PCB is faulty.
symbol dotted line circle No
TGT > ON and the test Go to [3.1.3 Exchange
for TT turn in solid line
target is acquired, will TT of TT (ATA) PCB]
circle, and continue
in page 3-3
tracking of the target? continue tracking?
Reset
Yes Yes
MENU>MAINTENANCE>
PRESET>TT TGT LEVEL
When TRAIL/TRUE/6 min is
set, is the ship’s trail generated
in the angular direction of the The interval of
fixed target within 1 degree? transmission of HDT
Can the vector of No may be longer or the
No
the target indicate performance of the
a stable bearing? Within 1° compass is not good
enough. Improve the
Yes compass device.
Yes
Change STAB to SEA.
Normal
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1.3.16 Map display abnormality

Display of map is
abnormal.
Is map displayed on No Is the map card No Insert the map card

the screen? correctly inserted into correctly into the card
the holder? holder.
Yes Yes
Are HDG and LAT/LON

displayed on the screen?
No Go to [1.3.7 No display of
ship’s bearing, speed
and lat/lon] in page 1-14
Yes
Select “GLOBAL” in
In the process of MENU MENU > MAP >
> MAP > DETAIL > No DETAIL > CHART
CHART SELECT, are SELECT and “ON” in
“GLOBAL” and “CHART” MAP > DETAIL >
ON? CHART respectively.
Yes
In the process of MENU Check the contacts of

> OPTION 1 > BITE > No the card socket and
CARD, Is “C-MAP” the connection of the
displayed? logic PCB J726.
Yes
Select MENU > MAP >
Does the radar image No Yes DATUM > “W84” and
Is GPS WGS84?
match with the map? then select MAP >
OFFSET > “DTM”.
No
Yes
When GPS has output DTM sentence, input MENU >

MAP > EDIT USER DATUM > "LOCAL DTM" and
select MAP > DTM > "LOCAL DTM". Also select MAP
> OFFSET > “DTM”.
When GPS has not output DTM sentence, select
MENU > MAP > OFFSET > “MAN”. Push “MODE” key
a few times and select “N UP RM” for display. Viewing
the screen, select a proper correction value of in MAP
> “OFFSET” so as to match the echo with the map.
To display AIS, select MENU > OPTION 1 > CHART
ALIGN ONLY > “OFF”.
Normal
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1.3.17 No display of AIS

Note: About self diagnosis:
AIS is not displayed. When any setting is changed and “AIS self diagnosis”
is used for confirmation of the change, close the
MENU once and start displaying again.
Is AIS in the picture below
ON?
Place the cursor
Check that AIS PCB
on OFF, and
has been installed
No push “ENT” key. No
and the contacts of
Then, does the
connectors are
display turn to
normal.
ON?
Yes
Yes
4 minutes after switching ON of AIS, No Yes Go to [3.1.4 Exchange of
Is x AIS BOARD?
operate as follows: AIS PCB] in page 3-4
When the screen below is displayed No
after selection of MENU > SYSTEM > Yes Check AIS connection.
Is x AIS DATA?
BITE > “DIAGNOSE AIS”, will circle
No
marks (○) be indicated on all items? Yes
Is x HDG?
No
Yes Go to [1.3.7 No display
Is x SPD? of ship’s bearing, speed
No and lat/lon]
Yes in page 1-14
Is x LAT/LON?
Yes No
Yes
Is the position of 230 in AIS Is x COG/SOG?
230/254 below at other than
0?
Setting RNG at 20.0NM in MENU >
OS/TGT > INPUT RNG, is the
position of 230 at other than 0?
No
Yes
Yes
When the filter CPA/TCPA is set
at OFF and RNG at 64NM in the
below picture, is AIS displayed? No
No ship equipped with AIS device is within 20.0NM,
confirm when a ship equipped has approached.
No
VDM sentence is wrong. Check at AIS device side.
Yes
Normal
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Confirmation of AIS connection

How to confirm the AIS signals:
1. First, disconnect CW-387 connected to J2 (AIS). Then, connect the conversion connector shown in
Fig. 2 to the disconnected CW-387 and insert it into J4 (NAV) or connect CW-376 instead of CW-387
as shown in Fig. 1 and insert it into J4.
Fig. - 1 Layout of connectors
J2
AIS
J4
NAV
Fig. - 2 Connection diagram of conversion connector
Type of connector: Type of connector:

LTWBD-08PMM* LTWBD-06BFFA-L180
7 1 1 5
CW-387 8 2 6 J4
6
2 4
5 3 3
4
*Subject to version change
Table - 1
AIS side CW-387 CW-376

Signal name Pin No. Wire color Pin No. Wire color
Flame ground 1 Shield and grey black1 1 Shield and blue
Tx-A 2 Orange red 1 4 Orange
Tx-B 3 Orange black 1 5 Black
Rx-A 5 White black 1 2 White
Rx-B 4 White red 1 3 Red
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2. Set the format of the port (J4 = NAV) for monitoring of signals at
61162-2.
Select 61162-2 in the process of MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O >
DETAIL > FORMAT > NAV and push “ENT” key.
Example of setting the format of

NAV port at 61162-2
3. Assign a port (J4 = navigation device) for monitoring.

Select NAV in the process of MENU > SYSTEM > BITE >
SERIAL SEL, and push “ENT” key.
Example of setting a port for

monitoring at navigation device (J4)
4. Select monitor function
MENU > SYSTEM > BITE > SERIAL MONITOR >
As shown in the right side picture, the serial sentence of
VDM will be displayed.
Example of screen when the format Example of monitoring serial signals of

of serial signal does not match AIS on the screen
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5. Result of monitoring
a. When the format of serial sentence does not match, change the I/O baud rate of the port
connected to the radar in AIS device to IEC 61162-2 or 38400 bps at AIS device side.
b. When nothing is displayed on the screen, interchange the wire orange-red 1 with the wire
orange-black 1 (CW-387) connected to Tx-A and Tx-B of AIS device respectively. (In case of
CW-376, interchange of wire orange with wire black)
If the screen is improved with this interchange, carry out the same interchange at CW-387 and
connect to J2-AIS again.
If the screen is no improvement with this interchange, investigate the connecting port of AIS
device and AIS device itself.
c. When AIS symbol is not displayed even with display of a VDM sentence, confirm “No display of
AIS” in accordance with the faults diagnosis flow. [Go to 1.3.17 No display of AIS in page 1-23.]
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1.3.18 Other faults (Antenna Scanner unit)

No transmission
TP2 wave form Is transmitter high voltage Yes
Modulator PCB]
5V fuse (F3) blown out? in page 3-30
0V No
A
B
No Check connecting cable
Is + 250 VDC (J2-1) on
between Display unit and
Pulse length A(ns) B(ms) modulator PCB normal? Antenna Scanner unit.
SP 150 0.45 to 0.55 Yes
MP1 200 0.45 to 0.55
MP2 300 0.45 to 0.55 Go to [3.3.4 Exchange of
MP4 600 0.9 to 1.1 Is trigger signal (TP2) on No
LP 1200 1.8 to 2.2
Modulator PCB]
modulator PCB normal? in page 3-30
Yes
Is there any abnormal No Go to [3.3.4 Exchange of

sound from pulse Modulator PCB]
transformer? in page 3-30
Yes
Failure of wiring in Antenna
Is 6.3 V applied to a No Scanner unit, or failure of
magnetron heater? Power supply PCB of the
Display unit.
Yes
Magnetron failure
Go to [3.3.6 or 3.3.7
Exchange of Magnetron] in
page 3-32 or 3-34
No manual tuning
No Failure of wiring in Antenna Scanner

Is J1-1 pin +24 V of IF
unit, or failure of Power supply PCB of
Amp. normal?
Display unit.
Yes
Is IF Amp. Pin J2-3 IF PCB failure

voltage varied within 6 to No
Go to [3.3.10 Exchange of IF PCB, MIC
9 volt by manual and limiter device] in page 3-39
adjustment?
Yes
IF PCB or MIC failure
Is IF Amp. J2-2 Pin +5 V No
normal? and limiter device] in page 3-39
Yes
MIC failure
and limiter device] in page 3-39
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Tuning meter failure
IF PCB failure
Is tuning meter voltage of IF No
Go to [3.3.10 Exchange of IF PCB,
PCB J1-13 about 2 V? MIC and limiter device] in page 3-39
Yes
Confirm connection between IF PCB

J1 and modulator PCB.
Auto tuning inoperable
Re-initialize auto tuning

function.
No IF PCB failure
Is auto tuning function operating Go to [3.3.10 Exchange of IF PCB,
normally? MIC and limiter device] in page 3-39
Yes
End
No radar picture is displayed.

(No echo-receiving signal)
Is Error, “Antenna, Magnetron Yes Magnetron failure

current abnormal” displayed? Go to [3.3.6 or 3.3.7 Exchange of
Magnetron] in page 3-32 or 3-34
No
No MIC failure
Is MIC monitor terminal (*1)
Go to [3.3.10 Exchange of IF PCB,
voltage within 30 to 70 mV range?
MIC and limiter device] in page 3-39
Yes
Is “Video signal connection” in No

the antenna connection cable Fix error part of connection.
normal?
Yes
Logic PCB failure

Go to [3.1.5 Exchange of Logic PCB] in page 3-5
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1.4 Failure criterion of microwave components

1.4.1 Magnetron
The following phenomenon listed below may arise at the initial stage of magnetron’s lifetime and can
not finally transmit at all.
a. Images may drop out from the center in broken lines and straight lines.
b. A target may be split into two in the direction of distance or may be thin down like iimages applied
with FTC.
c. When pulse width is changed manually from LP to SP, detuning may be caused.
d. Desensitization may be caused.
e. Current value of magnetron may fall outside of the specified values.
f. When lead wires of a magnetron are disconnected from the pulse transformer, the resistance
between lead wires may be 15 Ω or more.
1.4.2 Front-end module

a. There would be no best point in manual tuning or automatic tuning.
b. There would be no images except strong signals from land.
1.4.3 Limiter
a. Sensitivity would become extremely worse (Buoys up to 3 miles displayed could fade out and buoys
within only 1 mile could be displayed).
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MDC-2900P/2900 Series Chapter 2 OPTION1 MENU
Chapter 2 OPTION1 MENU
2.1 How to display OPTION 1 MENU

In OPTION1 MENU, the detailed setting and function
check as shown in the right side figure are available.
How to display:
At the POWER OFF status, switch-on “POWER ON/OFF”

key pushing “MENU” and “VRM1” keys. Keep both
“MENU” and “VRM1” keys down for about 5 seconds until
the buzzer sounds again.
After display of the screen, push “MENU” key to show

“OPTION1” at the bottom of the menu.
When OPTION1 is selected, following items will be

displayed:
2.2 UPDATE
The program embedded in the radar can be updated by
performing UPDATE MENU shown in the right picture.
The detail is given in Annexes “Procedure to update firmware”.
2.3 BITE
Other items except the card item are the same items of BITE in
SYSTEM MENU.
This is the function to find out faults easily.
There are items of ALARM TEST, PANEL TEST, DIAGNOSE TT,

DIAGNOSE AIS, SERIAL SEL, SERIAL MONITOR, SERIAL TEST,
ANT MONITOR and CARD as shown in the right picture.
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Chapter 2 OPTION1 MENU MDC-2900P/2900 Series
2.3.1 ALARM TEST

This is the function to check that alarm detecting function works properly.
How to operate:
1. Push “MENU” key to display the menu.
2. “OPTION1” => “ALARM TEST” => “ON”
3. When this alarm detecting function is normal, the serial line in Display unit will be temporarily shut
down upon switching-on of this ALARM TEST, and alarm such as “HDG is unavailable” will be
displayed in the alarm displaying area. After about 5 seconds, this function will be automatically
switched OFF. If there is no display of alarm, it is indicated that there is fault in the alarm detecting
function.
2.3.2 PANEL TEST

It can check whether there is any fault in the function of Operation unit
(MRO-105).
How to operate:
1. Push “MENU” key, then the menu will be displayed.
2. “OPTION1” => “PANEL TEST” =>
3. The panel layout as shown in the right picture will be displayed.
●
When any key is pushed, “ ” mark will be indicated at the left side of
the key if the key is normal. If nothing is indicated, the key is faulty.
When a knob is turned, the indicating line will be turned in proportion

to the turning of the knob if the key is normal. If the line will not turn,
the corresponding volume or encoder may be faulty.
The “◦” mark of the track ball shown at the bottom will move to the
direction of turning if the function is normal. If the mark will not move,
the track ball may be faulty.
2.3.3 DIAGNOSE TT
This is the function to check TT (ATA) function.
How to operate:
2. “OPTION1” => “BITE” => “DIAGNOSE TT” =>
○
3. When the function is normal, “ ” mark will be displayed
at the left side of each item as shown in the right picture.
When there is any fault, mark “x” will be displayed. TT (ATA) will not function if there is even one “x”
mark.
 In the case of “x D.P.RAM”, connectors (logic PCB: J706, ATAPCB: J5) may have fault at
contacts or TT (ATA) board (E56-700*) may be faulty.
 In the case of “x INTERFACE”, connectors (logic PCB: J706, ATAPCB: J5) may have fault at the
contact or TT (ATA) board (E56-700*) may be faulty.
 In the case of “x HDG”, no HDT sentence has been input into J4 to J6 or gyro port at the rear
side of the Display unit. Check the input.
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2.3.4 DIAGNOSE AIS

This is the function to check whether AIS function has any
fault or not.
How to operate:
2. “OPTION1” => “BITE” => “DIAGNOSE AIS” =>
○
3. When the function is normal, “ ” mark will be displayed
at the left side of each item as shown in the right picture.
When there is any fault, mark “x” will be displayed. AIS

will not function if there is even one “x” mark.
 In the case of “x D.P.RAM”, connectors (logic PCB: J705, AIS PCB: J1) may have fault in contacts
or AIS PCB (E59-710*) may be faulty.
 In the case of “x INTERFACE”, connectors (logic PCB: J705, AIS PCB: J1) may have fault in
contacts or AIS PCB (E59-710*) may be faulty.
 In the case of “x AIS DATA”, VDM sentence is not input into the connector J2 (AIS) at the rear side
of the Display unit.
 In the case of “x HDG”, HDT sentence is not input into J4 to J6 or gyro port at the rear side of the
Display unit. Check the input.
 In the case of “x SPD”, VBW or VHW sentence is not input in J4 to J6 at the rear side of the
Display unit. Check the input.
 In the case of “x LAT/LON”, GNS or GGA, GLL or RMC sentence is not input in J4 to J6 at the rear
side of the Display unit. Check the input.
 In the case of “x COG/SOG”, VTG sentence is not input in J4 to J6 at the rear side of the Display
unit. Check the input.
2.3.5 SERIAL SEL

Select the input port for monitoring in the following SERIAL
MONITOR.
How to operate:
2. “OPTION1” => “BITE” => “SERIAL SEL” =>

Select one of NAV, EPFS, SDME or GYRO.
3. Push “ENT” key to settle

The names of selection of monitoring numbers in the
menu and connectors at the rear side of the Display unit are as follows:
NAV - J4
EPFS - J5
SDME - J6
GYRO - GYRO
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2.3.6 SERIAL MONITOR

This is the function to display the sentence of input port
selected in “SERIAL SEL”.
How to operate:
2. “OPTION1” => “BITE” => “SERIAL MONITOR” =>

The content of the input will be displayed as shown in the
right picture, and the display will scroll when the screen is
fully occupied.
3. When “ENT” key is pushed, the scrolling will stop. Then,

push “ENT” key to start the scrolling again.
The bottom line of the screen is the latest data.

Comparing the details of data input contained at the end of the
instruction manual with the sentence monitored, confirm the
correctness.
Note: When sentence data is invalid as shown in the table below, display of data, TT (ATA) function and
AIS function will be unavailable.
Data
HDG LAT/LON SPD COG/SOG WP
color
GLL-A, D* VBW VBW
RMB-A, D*
WHITE THS-A* GGA-1, 2, 3** Status water status ground
BWC-A, D*
(valid) HDT GNS-A, D, P* speed: A speed: A
RTE/WPL
RMC-A, D* VHW VTG-A, D*
RED and GLL-E,M,S* VBW VBW RMB-E, M, S, N*

THS-E, M, S, V* GGA-0, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8** Status water status ground BWC-E, M, S, N*
XXX.XX HDT: no input GNS-R, F, EM, S, N* speed: V speed: V RTE/WPL: no
(invalid) RMC-E, M, S, N VHW: no input VTG-E, M, S, N* input
*"Mode indicator" in the data string Refer to Installation manual Chapter 6.1.1 (MDC-2900) / 7.1.2
(MDC-2900P)
**"Quality indicator" in the data string Refer to Installation manual Chapter 6.1.1 (MDC-2900) /
7.1.2 (MDC-2900P)
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2.3.7 SERIAL TEST

This is the function to judge the fault of serial port of the
Display unit.
How to operate:
1. Short-circuiting the connecting cables as shown below,

insert them to the connectors to be checked.
3. Select “GO” in the sequence of “OPTION1” => “BITE” => “SERIAL TEST” => “TEST” => “GO”.
4. Push “ENT” key to start.
○
5. When there is no fault in ports of the Display unit, mark “ ” will be indicated at the port connected to
the short-circuited cable. If the port of the Display unit is faulty or the short-circuited cables are not
connected, mark “X” will be displayed.
The names of ports in the menu and the connectors at the rear side of the Display unit are as follows:
NAV - J4
EPFS - J5 CW-376
SDME - J6
J4、J5、J6 Pin Signal Short
GYRO - GYRO Wire color
No. name circuit
1 Shield Blue+Shield
5 1
Note: When connection is changed, 6 2 OUT-A White
4 2
close the menu once and follow “TEST”
3 3 OUT-B Red
> “GO” again.
4 IN-A Orange
5 IN-B Black
6 GND Green
CW-406
GYRO Pin Signal Short
Wire color
No. name circuit
7 1 1 OUT-A White Red1
6 8 2 2 OUT-B White Black
5 3
4 3 IN-A Orange Red1
Layout of connectors at the
rear side of display unit Orange
4 IN-B
Black1
5 GND Grey Black1
6
7
GYRO 8 +5VDC Gray Red1
J4 J5 J6
NAV EPFS SDME
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2.3.8 ANT MONITOR

This is the function to check the status of Antenna Scanner unit.
How to operate:
2. Follow “OPTION1” => “BITE” => “ANT MONITOR” =>
3. The status of Antenna Scanner unit as shown at right will be

displayed.
The normal range is as shown in the table below. However, even if

values are within the ranges, there may be cases where enough
performance cannot be obtained and vice versa. This is just a
guideline.
RB717A/RB717BP
Pulse length
SP MP1 MP2 MP3 MP4 LP
Item
HIGH VOLTAGE 133 - 155
MAG CURRENT 25 - 102 30 - 102 51 - 102 51 - 102 51 - 102 51 - 102
MAG HEATER 67 - 80
TUNE VOLTAGE Difference between tuned voltage of each pulse range is ± 10
RATE OF ROTATION When antenna is set at low rotation: 20 - 28 rpm
RB718A/RB718BP
Pulse length
SP MP1 MP2 MP3 MP4 LP
Item
MAG CURRENT 25 - 102 40 - 117 66 - 122 66 - 122 66 - 122 66 - 122
MAG HEATER 67 - 80
RB719A/RB719BP
Pulse length
SP MP1 MP2 MP3 MP4 LP1 LP2
Item
MAG CURRENT 40 - 128 71 - 168 91 - 189 91 - 169 81 - 179 81 - 179 81 - 179
MAG HEATER 67 - 98
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2.3.9 CARD (other than MDC-2900P)

When C-MAP map car is inserted, “C-MAP” will be displayed. If not, “NONE” will be displayed.
2.4 ECHO
2.4.1 GAIN OFFSET RNG
This is the function to adjust noise amount that varies per
range.
In order to use the maximum gain performance, at scale

8 of gain knob, the background noise (thin small spots) in
images will be displayed over the screen at the level
where it will not interfere with detection of targets as
shown in the right picture. When this displayed
background noise will not vary even with changes of
ranges without adjustment of gain knob, the setting will
be the best.
If the background noise will change with changes of

ranges, set “GAIN OFFSET RNG”.
Note:
Background noise will change in inverse ratio to IF
bandwidth, and IF bandwidth will work with pulse width.
For the purpose, there is MAINTENANCE > PRESET > GAIN OFFSET BW in order to set the
background noise amount per pulse width separately. Therefore, set the gain offset bandwidth first.
Then, set the gain offset range. Otherwise, when pulse width is switched over by “SP/LP” key, the
amount of background noise may become different.
2.4.2 SEA MODE

This is the function to select STC curve used in AUTO/MANUAL SEA.
There are digital STC and analogue STC curves.
As the default values, digital STC curves are used.
2.4.3 SEA CURVE

This is the function to set the gradient of digital STC curves.
There are curves from R1 to R4. As the numerical figure becomes larger, STC curves will become
steeper (nearer images will disappear).
The default value is R2.
2.4.4 SEA CURVE 2

This is the function to set the gradient of analogue STC curves.
The range is 0 to 15. As the numerical figure becomes larger, STC curves will become steeper (nearer
images will disappear).
The default value is 3
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2.5 RANGE ENABLE

This is the function to set the range displayed when the range key is pushed.
The ranges are 0.0625, 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 36, 48, 72, 96 and
144.
At default, 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 72 (MDC-2910) and 96(MDC-2920) will be
displayed.
2.6 RANGE DISP

This is the function to select the display of range of 0.0625, 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1.5 in decimal or
in fractional number.
DECIMAL: Display of 0.0625, 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1.5

FRACTION: Display in 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 3/2
The default value is in integer.
2.7 INTERSWITCH LOOP

This is the function deserved for expansion in future.
2.8 ANT ROTATION

This is the function to transmit with held-up rotation of antenna for regular services or maintenance
works.
ON: Pushing of “STBY/TX” key will start rotation of antenna and transmission.
OFF: Pushing “STBY/TX” key will start transmission with antenna rotation held-up.
The default value is ON.
2.9 ANT NO STOP

When antenna rotation is to be switched-over between high rotation and low rotation corresponding to
the range, this shall be “OFF” without fail.
Switching over between high and low rotation at ON status may cause meltdown of motor fuse.
Alternatively, by switching over, the operation of the current limiter switch in power supply of the Display
unit may be power off.
ON: When low rotation is switched over to high rotation, rotation of antenna will not be held up.
OFF: When low rotation is switched over to high rotation, rotation of antenna will be held up for
about 4 seconds.
2.10 TX TRIGGER
This is the function to suspend transmission and to keep rotation of antenna for maintenance works.
ON: Pushing “STBY/TX” key will start antenna rotation and transmission.
OFF: Pushing “STBY/TX” key will hold up transmission, keeping antenna rotation.
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2.11 PULSE WIDTH

This is the function to change pulse width provided in correspondence to ranges.
How to operate:
1. Select MENU > OPTION 1 > PULSE > to display pulse width menu.
2. Select the range to be changed and turn around the track ball to the right to display the range menu.
3. Select SP or LP of “SP/LP” of the range to be changed and turn the track ball to the right to display
pulse width menu.
4. Selecting a pulse width, push “ENT” key to detemine.
Menu of pulse width
Menu for selecting of

pulse width
Menu of range
Column of pulses to be selected by “SP/LP” key
2.12 ECHO ALARM AREA

This is the function to select whether all settings of echo alarm area shall be variable or part of them
shall be fixed.
VARIABLE: Periphery distance, inner periphery distance, central bearing and angular width of
echo alarm areas can be set by using VRM1/2 and EBL1/2.
FIXED: Periphery distance and central bearing of echo alarm areas can be set by using VRM1 and
EBL1. Distance width and angular width will be fixed.
The default value is VARIABLE.
2.13 AIS ALARM

This is the function to select Yes/No for display of alarm information (ALR) input from AIS device.
ON: Alarm information is displayed.

OFF: No alarm information is displayed.
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2.14 AIS @ MARK INDICATION

The area for text data of AIS device (name of ship, destination,
call sign, content of alarm, etc.) is filled with @ marks.
For this reason, marks of @ will be transmitted in the space for

the text characters, unless @ marks are intentionally deleted at
inputting of text on a ship provided with AIS device (see the
right picture). This function will automatically delete these @
marks.
However, when a user uses @ marks in his ship’s name or so,

the mark may be deleted together.
ON: @ marks are displayed.

OFF: No @ marks are displayed.
The default value is OFF.

@ mark
2.15 ALL RESET

This is the function to return the setting back to the factory default.
How to operate:
Selecting MENU > OPTION 1 > ALL RESET > GO, push “ENT” key.
2.16 RADAR SENSOR IF

This is the function deserved for expansion in future.
2.17 CHART ALIGN ONLY (MDC-2900)

This is the function to select whether OFFSET in MAP MENU will compensate maps, drawing (marks,
coast line, nav-lines, etc.) and AIS symbols, or map only.
ON: Only positions on maps are compensated

OFF: Maps, drawing and AIS symbols are compensated.
2.18 HK (MDC-2900P)
In the case of MDC-2900P, this will corresponds to the approved types of radar for navigation by
Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport when this is ON.
ON: Corresponds to approved types of radar for navigation by Japanese Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure and Transport
OFF: Corresponds to verification by BSH of Germany
The default value is OFF.
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2.19 nonSOLAS
This is the function to make the radar display correspond to IEC62252 (non-SOLAS).
ON: Makes the screen correspond to IEC62252

The echo display area is masked in a circle, and overlapping of periphery data and echo is
prevented.
OFF: Makes the screen not correspond to IEC62252

Overlapping of echo and periphery data makes the echo display area larger.
Noncompliance with IEC62252 Compliance with IEC62252
2.20 DEMO
Demonstration screen for exhibition and patterns for test of screen are displayed.
2.20.1 DEMONSTRATION
This is the function to display radar images, own ship’s
speed and bearing, latitude/longitude for exhibition.
However, other ship’s trails, TT (ATA) or signal

processing is not available.
How to operate:
Selecting MENU > OPTION 1 > DEMO >

DEMONSTRATION > ON, push “ENT” key.
2.20.2 DISPLAY TEST PATTERN

This is the function to display the test patterns for
legibility specified in 6.4 of IEC62388.
How to operate:
Selecting MENU > OPTION 1 > DEMO > DISPLAY

TESTPATTERN > GO, pushy “ENT” key.
End: Turn off the power with “POWER” key.
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2.20.3 COLOR TEST PATTERN 1 white grey black blue magenta
This is the function to display the test patterns for color and
chromaticness specified in 6.5 of IEC62388.
How to operate:
Selecting MENU > OPTION 1 > DEMO > COLOR

TESTPATTERN 1 > GO, push “ENT” key.
green yellow orange red white
white grey black blue magenta

2.20.4 COLOR TEST PATTERN 2
This is the function to display the test patterns for color
and chromaticness specified in 6.5 of IEC62388.
How to operate:
Selecting MENU > OPTION 1 > DEMO > COLOR

TESTPATTERN 2 > GO, push “ENT” key.
green yellow skyblue red white
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2.20.5 SHIP'S PROFILE

This is the function to generate line segments and random own
ship’s profile by giving coordinates of two points from the center in
numerical figures. There are 50 line segments.
In addition, it is also possible to generate line segments by

assigning coordinates at the intersection of EBL1 and VRM1 on
the screen.
This function is different from OS/TGT > OS > SHIPS OUTLINE >
ON/OFF.
How to operate (in the case of inputting of the right hand picture):
1. Selecting MENU > OPTION 1 > SHIP'S PROFILE > SHIP'S PROFILE ON, push “ENT” key.
2. Selecting “EDIT NUMBER 1”,

Y
push “ENT” key 1000
EDIT NUMBER 5 EDIT NUMBER 1
3. Select X1 = 0 and push “ENT” key. X2 = 0, Y2 = 200 X1 = 0, Y1 = 200
EDIT NUMBER 5 EDIT NUMBER 1
4. Select Y1 = 200 and push “ENT” X1 = -60, Y1 = 150 X2 = 60, Y2 = 150
key.
EDIT NUMBER 4
5. Select X2 = 60 and push “ENT” X2 = -60, Y2 = 150 EDIT NUMBER 2
key. X1 = 60, Y1 = 150
-X X
6. Select Y1 = 150 and push “ENT”
key. -1000 1000
7. Select “EDIT NUMBER 2” and EDIT NUMBER 4 EDIT NUMBER 2

push “ENT” key. Subsequently, X1 = -50, Y1 = -60 X2 = 50, Y2 = -60
repeat the similar operation until EDIT NUMBER 3 EDIT NUMBER 3
all segments are completed. X2 = -50, Y2 = -60 X1 = 50, Y1 = -60
-1000
-Y
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2.21 OPTION 1 Menu Configuration
CANCEL, GO
CANCEL, GO
CANCEL, GO
ON, OFF
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DECIMAL, FRACTION DIGITAL, ANALOG

ON, OFF R1 to R4
ON, OFF 0 to 15
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
VARIABLE, FIXED ON, OFF

ON, OFF ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF ON, OFF
CANCEL, GO ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
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ON, OFF ON, OFF

ON, OFF
CANCEL, GO
ON, OFF
ON, OFF CANCEL, GO
CANCEL, GO
ON, OFF
1-50
-1000 to 1000
-1000 to 1000
-1000 to 1000
-1000 to 1000
CANCEL, GO
ON, OFF
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MDC-2900P/2900 Series Chapter 3 How to exchange components
Chapter 3 How to exchange components
Turn off all power supply before start of works and disconnect all cables
from connectors.
Searching for corresponding pages for an exchange of a component

(From chapter 2 “How to exchange components” in index, open the
corresponding pages and follow the procedures in them.)
3.1 Display unit

3.1.1 Replacement of fuse
The locations of the fuses are on the back panel of Display unit.
Fuse type and rating
Application Type, dimension (mm) Fuse characteristic Rating

Main power Tubular (Φ6.3 x 32) Normal blow 15 A
Modulator high voltage Tubular (Φ5 x 20) Normal blow 0.3 A
Antenna drive motor Tubular (Φ5 x 20) Normal blow 5A
Fuse locations:
ZOOM
Main power
Modulator high voltage
Antenna drive motor
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Chapter 3 How to exchange components MDC-2900P/2900 Series
3.1.2 Dismantling of bracket and rear case

1. Loosen four (4) knob bolts and dismantle the Display unit from the mounting bracket.
* (These are necessary works for replacement of

components in Display unit)
2. Open the unit by removing ten (10) screws.
3. Disconnect connectors J721 and J728.
Go to page 3-3 for 3.1.3 Exchange of TT (ATA) PCB

Go to page 3-4 for 3.1.4 Exchange of AIS PCB
Go to page 3-5 for 3.1.5 Exchange of Logic PCB
Go to page 3-9 for 3.1.6 Exchange of power supply PCB
Go to page 3-11 for 3.1.7 Exchange of Inverter power supply PCB
Go to page 3-12 for 3.1.8 Exchange of Inverter PCB
Go to page 3-14 for 3.1.9 Exchange of LCD unit.
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3.1.3 Exchange of TT (ATA) PCB

1. After the dismantling of bracket and rear case as shown in page 3-2, follow the below:
2. Remove four (4) screws.
3. Exchange TT PCB (E56-701*) with a new one. *Subject to version change
4. Reassemble in reverse steps and follow the procedures in page 3-2.
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3.1.4 Exchange of AIS PCB

1. After dismantling the bracket and rear case as shown in page 3-2, perform as follows:
3. Exchange AIS PCB (E59-710*) with a new one.
4. Reassemble in reverse steps and dismantle the bracket and rear case as shown in page 3-2.
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3.1.5 Exchange of Logic PCB

1. After dismantling the bracket and rear case as shown in page 3-2, perform as follows:
2. Cutting of a wire binding band to remove it.
3. Remove a screw.
4. Disconnect connector J704.
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5. Go to page 3-11 for 3.1.7 Exchange of Inverter power supply PCB

Go to page 3-12 for 3.1.8 Exchange of Inverter PCB
Go to page 3-14 for 3.1.9 Exchange of LCD unit.
6. Overturn the unit and remove four (4) screws.
7. Remove eight (8) connector nuts.
8. Remove seven (7) washers and cap for connectors.
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9. Overturn the unit and remove sixteen (16) PCB fixing screws.
10. Disconnect connectors J720, J702 and J722.
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11. Disconnect connector J709, J710 and J726 on the back side of the Logic PCB.
12. Remove the logic PCB (E59-700*)
13. Go to page 3-9 for exchange of power supply PCB.
14. Exchange the logic PCB (E59-700*) with a new one.
15. Reassemble in reversed steps and dismantle the bracket and rear case as shown in page 3-2.
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3.1.6 Exchange of power supply PCB

1. After exchange of the logic PCB (page 3-5), perform as follows:
2. Remove five (5) screws and remove angle plate.
3. Disconnect connectors J601, J602, J603 and J604.
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4. Remove ten (10) screws.
5. Exchange power supply PCB (E59-600*) with a new one.
6. Reassemble in reversed steps, follow the exchange of the logic PCB (page 3-5) and dismantle the
bracket and rear case as shown in page 3-2.
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3.1.7 Exchange of Inverter power supply PCB

1. After exchange of the logic PCB (page 3-5), perform as follows:
2. Remove three (3) screws.
4. Disconnect connectors J611, J612 and J613.
5. Exchange the inverter power supply PCB (E59-610*) with a new one.
6. Reassemble in reverse steps, follow the exchange of logic PCB (page 3-5) and dismantle the
bracket and rear case (page 3-2).
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3.1.8 Exchange of Inverter PCB

1. After exchange of logic PCB (page 3-5) and perform as follows:
2. Remove sixteen (16) screws.
3. Open the unit.
4. Disconnect connector CN1.
5. Go to page 3-14 for exchange of LCD unit.
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6. Disconnect connectors CN2, CN3, CN4 and CN5.
8. Exchange inverter PCB (E59-850*) with a new one.
9. Reassemble in reverse steps, follow the exchange of logic PCB (page 3-5) and dismantle the
bracket and rear case (page 3-2)
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3.1.9 Exchange of LCD unit

1. After exchange of inverter PCB (page 3-12), perform as follows:
3. Cut two (2) wire binding bands.
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4. Disconnect the four (4) connectors.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Exchange LCD unit (LQ190E1lW02) with a new one.
7. Reassemble in reverse steps, follow the exchange of inverter (page 3-12), the exchange of logic
PCB (page 3-5) and dismantle the bracket and rear case (page 3-2).
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3.2 Operation unit

3.2.1 Exchange of Panel PCB
1. Remove four (4) corner caps by sliding up.
2. Remove the bracket by removing four (4) screws.
3. Remove two (2) big flat caps and three (3) flat caps.
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4. Remove two (2) big knobs and three (3) small knobs after loosening knob tightening screws.
5. Overturn the Operation unit and remove twelve (12) screws.
6. Open the unit and disconnect two (2) connectors.
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7. Remove eleven (11) screws to take out the PCB.
8. Exchange panel PCB (E59-900*) with a new one.
9. Reassemble in reverse steps.
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3.2.2 Exchange of Track ball

1. Remove four (4) corner caps by sliding up.
2. Remove the bracket by removing four (4) screws.
3. Overturn the Operation unit and remove twelve (12) screws.
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4. Open the unit and disconnect the connector on the trackball.
5. Exchange the track ball (TRD-101S (FB) K) with a new one.

As the V-ring on the new track ball is not yet fixed, fix it first.
6. Reassemble in reverse steps.
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3.3 Antenna Scanner unit

3.3.1 Dismantling of antenna and antenna cover
1. Remove the antenna from the pedestal plate by removing four (4) screws.
2. Remove the cover of stern side by removing four (4) screws.
3. Go to page 3-23 for exchange of Azimuth Pulse unit and Drive unit motor and go to page 3-25 for
exchange of V ring.
4. Remove the TR unit by removing two (2) screws and disconnect connectors J1, J2, J3, J4 and J502.
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Go to 3-30 page for exchange of Modulator PCB

Go to 3-31 page for exchange of Fan (RB719A, RB719BP only)
Go to 3-32 page for exchange of Magnetron (RB717A,RB718A, RB718BP)
Go to 3-34 page for exchange of Magnetron (RB719A, RB719BP)
Go to 3-36 page for exchange of Transformer (RB717A,RB718A, RB718BP)
Go to 3-37 page for exchange of Transformer (RB719A, RB719BP)
Go to 3-39 page for exchange of IF PCB, MIC and limiter device
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3.3.2 Exchange of Azimuth Pulse unit and Drive unit motor

1. After dismantling the antenna and antenna cover (page 3-21), perform as follows:
2. Remove the bow side cover by removing four (4) screws.
3. Remove the four (4) screws holding Drive unit motor ASSY and disconnect connector J4.
4. Remove the Drive unit motor ASSY.
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5. Go to page 3-25 for exchange of V ring.
6. Remove Azimuth Pulse unit (249U155426-03B) by removing two (2) screws.
7. Exchange Drive unit motor (239H53917B)
Note:
In order to provide appropriate gap between gears, insert paper tape with 0.1mm thickness between
the main gear and pinion gear, and push Drive unit motor ASSY toward main gear and tighten screws
lightly.
Adjust location of Drive unit motor ASSY so that rotation of the main shaft can remove the paper tape
by moving out.
Then tighten the screws firmly.
8. Reassemble in reverse steps, and follow the dismantling of antenna and antenna cover (page 3-21).
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3.3.3 Exchange of V ring

* As exchange of V ring is rather complicated, it is recommended not to perform the work at site but to
ask to KODEN.
1. After the exchange of Azimuth Pulse unit and Drive unit motor (page 3-23), perform as follows:
2. Remove the TR unit by removing two (2) screws and disconnect connectors J3, J4 and J502.
3. Remove the heading pulse detector by removing two (2) screws.
4. Remove the bearing holding parts by removing four (4) screws.
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5. Remove six (6) screws.
6. Remove the bearing case by sliding down.
7. Remove the bearing fixing plate by removing six (6) screws.
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8. Remove the bearing #6912ZZ and the bearing holder downward.
9. Remove the main gear downward.
10. Remove the key from the main shaft.
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11. Remove the main shaft by lifting up.
12. Remove the V ring after wiping off dirty grease.
13. Remove dirty object to clean.
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14. Install a new V ring.
15. Put enough grease to seal side evenly without air bubbles.
16. Reassemble in reverse steps, refer to “Exchange of Azimuth Pulse unit and Drive unit motor (page
3-23)” and “Dismantle of antenna and antenna cover (page 3-21)”.
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3.3.4 Exchange of Modulator PCB

2. RB717A, RB718A, RB718BP

Remove the fourteen (14) screws and disconnect connector J5 and J6.
Exchange modulator PCB (E41-100*) for RB717A / (E41-101*) for RB718A and RB718BP, with a
new one.
RB719A, RB719BP
Remove the seventeen (17) screws and disconnect connector J5, J6 and J7.
Exchange modulator PCB (E48-100*) for RB719A and RB719BP with a new one.
3. Reassemble in reverse steps and dismantle the antenna and antenna cover (page 3-21).
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3.3.5 Exchange of Fan (RB719A, RB719BP only)

2. Disconnect connector J5
3. Remove two (2) screws fixing the fan.
4. Exchange the fan (FBA06T12H).
5. Reassemble in reverse steps order and dismantle the antenna and antenna cover (page 3-21).
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3.3.6 Exchange of Magnetron (RB717A, RB718A, RB718BP)

2. Remove the shielding case by removing three (3) screws.
Only RB718BP, RB719BP:

The installation of the shielding case.
3. Remove the magnetron lead wires (green and yellow) by cutting three (3) wire binding bands.
4. Remove the magnetron lead wires from the terminal with a soldering iron.
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5. Remove four (4) fixing screws with a screw driver of non magnetic material.
6. Exchange magnetron (MSF1425B).
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3.3.7 Exchange of Magnetron (RB719A, RB719BP)

2. Remove the shielding case by removing three (3) screws.

3. Remove the insulating tube from the magnetron lead wires (green and yellow) by cutting two wire
binding bands.
4. Remove the magnetron lead wires from the terminal with a soldering iron.
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5. Remove four (4) fixing screws with a screw driver of non magnetic material and exchange the
magnetron (M1458A).
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3.3.8 Exchange of Transformer (RB717A, RB718A, RB718BP)

2. Remove the shield case by removing three (3) screws.

3. Remove magnetron lead wires, capacitor and diode from the transformer terminal with soldering
iron.
4. Overturn the TR unit.
5. Remove six (6) screws and a nut.

Exchange the transformer (KCT-330* for RB717A/KCT-331* for RB718A, RB718BP).
6. Reassemble by reversed step order and dismantle the antenna and antenna cover (page 3-21).
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3.3.9 Exchange of Transformer (RB719A, RB719BP)

2. Remove the modulator PCB by removing seventeen (17) screws and disconnect connectors J5, J6
and J7.

5. Remove the E41-500* by removing four (4) screws.
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7. Remove magnetron lead wires, capacitor and diode from the transformer terminals with a soldering
iron.
8. Remove four screws and exchange the transformer (KCT-341*).
9. Reassemble in reversed steps and dismantle the antenna and antenna cover (page 3-21).
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RB717A, RB718A, RB718BP

RB719A, RB719BP
3. Remove four (4) magnetron fixing screws with a screw driver of non magnetic material.
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4. Remove the magnetron.

RB719A, RB719BP
5. Remove the filter.
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6. Remove two (2) screws.

RB719A, RB719BP
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9. Remove the circulator device by removing four (4) screws.
Note: At the time of assembling, cover the gap between MIC and the limiter with electric conductive
tape for shielding. Solder the end tips to prevent self peeling.
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11. Peel off the copper shielding tape.
12. Overturn the Transceiver unit and remove four (4) screws.
13. Disconnect connector J1 and remove shield case.
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14. Remove four (4) hexagonal posts with a wrench.
15. Remove IF PCB (E41-200*) by removing two (2) screws.
16. Remove the connector and exchange MIC (NJT1973) and limiter device.
17. Reassemble in reverse steps, and dismantle the antenna and antenna cover (page 3-21).
Note: At the time of assembling, cover the gap between MIC and the limiter with electric conductive
tape for shielding. Solder the end tips to prevent self peeling.
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MDC-2900P/2900 Series Chapter 4 Spare parts and Circuit diagram
Chapter 4 Spare parts and Circuit diagram
4.1 Spare parts
No. Unit Parts Code Name Type Page No.

Display unit
1 MRD-105 0060710420 LOGIC PCB E59-700* 4-3 15
2 MRM-105 0060710430 POWER SUPPLY PCB E59-600* 4-3 26
3 MRD-105P 0060710470 TT (ATA) PCB E56-701* 4-3 19
MRM-105P
4 0060710410 AIS PCB E59-710* 4-3 18
Common
5 MRD-105 0060710440 INVERTER POWER SUPPLY PCB E59-610* 4-4 13
6 MRD-105P 0062705795 INVERTER PCB E59-850* 4-4 3
7 Common 0050281045 LCD UNIT LQ190E1lW02 4-4 2-1
Operation unit
8 0060710460 PANEL PCB E59-900* 4-5 6
MRO-105
9 0059502052 TRACKBALL TRD-101S(FB)K 4-5 14
Scanner (RB718BP, RB719BP)
PERFORMANCE
10** 0062704350
MONITOR_KIT
KPM-20 4-7 20 / 4-6 A0013
11 0062703175 DRIVE UNIT MOTOR 239H53917B 4-8 1
12 0035830007 AZI PULSE UNIT 249U155426-03B 4-8 3
13 RB718BP 0056280012 MOTOR BRUSH 24Z125209 4-8 1-8
14 RB719BP 0059111005 MIC NJT1973 4-10 11 / 4-9 C0012
15 Common 0050351107 LIMITER NJS6930 4-10 7 / 4-9 C0011
16 0060720130 IF PCB E41-200* 4-10 18 / 4-9 C0018
PERFORMANCE MONITOR
17 0060750220
CONTROLLER
E41-500* 4-10 35 / 4-9 C0031
18 0082202190 V RING 24E112007 4-12 13 / 4-11 B1001
19 0030050023 TR UNIT [12kW] RB718BP-TR 4-6 A0005
20 RB718BP 0060710490 MODULATOR PCB [12kW] E41-101C* 4-9 C0002
21 (12 kW) 0056401331 TRANSFORMER KCT-331* 4-9 C0004
22 0058670034 MAGNETRON MSF1425B[J] 4-9 C0023
23 0030050024 TR UNIT [25kW] RB719BP-TR 4-7 13
24 RB719BP 0060710480 MODULATOR PCB [25kW] E48-100C* 4-10 2
25 (25 kW) 0056401341 TRANSFORMER KCT-341* 4-10 4
26 0058670033 MAGNETRON MSF1458A 4-10 22
** The exchange of performance monitor kit will be performed at KODEN.
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No. Unit Parts Code Name Type Page No.

Scanner (RB717A, RB718A, RB719A)
27 0062703175 DRIVE UNIT MOTOR 239H53917B 4-8 1
28 0035830007 AZI PULSE UNIT 249U155426-03B 4-8 3
RB717A
29 0056280012 MOTOR BRUSH 24Z125209 4-8 1-8
RB718A
30 0059111005 MIC NJT1973 4-14 11 / 4-13 C0012
RB719A
31 Common
0050351107 Limiter NJS6930 4-14 7 / 4-13 C0011
32 0060720130 IF PCB E41-200* 4-14 18 / 4-13 C0018
33 0082202190 V ring 24E112007 4-16 13 / 4-15 B1001
34 0030050002 TR UNIT [6 kW] RB717A-TR 4-17 A0005
35 RB717A 0060710380 MODULATOR PCB [6 kW] E41-100* 4-13 C0002
38 0030050023 TR UNIT [12kW] RB718A-TR 4-17 A0005
39 RB718A 0060710490 MODULATOR PCB [12 kW] E41-101* 4-13 C0002
42 0030050024 TR UNIT [25kW] RB719A-TR 4-18 13
43 RB719A 0060710480 MODULATOR PCB [25 kW] E48-100* 4-14 2
44 (25 kW) 0056401341 TRANSFORMER KCT-341* 4-14 4
45 0058670033 MAGNETRON MSF1458A 4-14 22
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4.2 Circuit diagram
Inter connection diagram of Scanner unit
Model Scanner Unit Drawing No. page

MDC-2960/2960BB RB717A (6 kW) E41CGB011* 4-20
MDC-2910/2910BB RB718A (12 kW) E41CGB011* 4-20
MDC-2910P/2910PBB RB718BP (12 kW) E41CGB001* 4-21
MDC-2920/2920BB RB719A (25 kW) E48CGB004* 4-22
MDC-2920P/2920PBB RB719BP (25 kW) E48CGB003* 4-23
Block diagram
Model Tx power Drawing No. page
MDC-2960/2960BB 6 kW E59CFB203* 4-24
MDC-2910/2910BB/2910P/2910PBB 12 kW E59CFB201* 4-25
MDC-2920/2920BB/2920P/2920PBB 25 kW E59CFB202* 4-26
Inter connection diagram
Model Unit Drawing No. page

MDC-2910P/2920P MRD-105P E59CGB002* 4-27
MDC-2910PBB/2920PBB MRM-105P E59CGB003* 4-28
MDC-2960/2910/2920 MRD-105 E59CGB004* 4-29
MDC-2960BB/2910BB/2920BB MRM-105 E59CGB005* 4-30
Circuit diagram
Name PCB ASSY Drawing No. page

Power supply PCB E59-600* E59CGB600* 4-31,32
Inverter power supply PCB E59-610* E59CGB610* 4-33
Panel PCB E59-900* E59CGB900* 4-34
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4.2.1 Interconnection diagam of 6 kW/12kW Scanner Unit
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4.2.2 Interconnection diagram of 12 kW Scanner Unit
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4.2.3 Interconnection diagram of 25 kW Scanner Unit (4/6 ft antenna)
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4.2.4 Interconnection diagram of 25 kW Scanner Unit
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4.2.5 Block diagram 6 kW
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4.2.8 Inter connection diagram MRD-105P
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4.2.9 Inter connection diagram MRM-105P
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4.2.10 Inter connection diagram MRD-105
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4.2.11 Inter connection diagram MRM-105
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4.2.12 Circuit diagram Power supply PCB
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Jumper wiring between T1-8pin and T1-13pin

Jumper wiring between T1-6pin and T1-11pin
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4.2.13 Circuit diagram of inverter power supply PCB
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4.2.14 Circuit diagram of panel PCB
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MDC-2900P/2900 Series Annex
Annex
A.1 Clean up the trackball
1. Referring to the exchange of track ball (page 3-19), take off the track ball.
2. Remove the track ball cover attached to the case, and clean it.
*Cleaning can be done with a rag soaked in fresh water and squeezed. Do not apply any
detergent.
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3. Take off O-ring from the track ball.
4. Clean the O-ring, the ball and the contact of ball.
5. After cleaning, reassemble the track ball referring to the exchange of track ball (page 3-19).
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A.2 Interface
All input from external sensors such as GYRO and LOG are made with serial signal of IEC 61162-1 or 2.
Therefore, it is necessary to put an interface unit between, when GYRO or LOG without output of IEC
61162-1 or 2 is connected.
1. Relation between functions and input signal
For radars, some signals are needed depending on their functions. The table below shows the relation.
The mark ○ in the table shows that the marked signal is necessary for performing the function.
Necessary signal POSITION DTM

HDG STW COG/SOG
Function (LAT/LON) (WGS84)
EBL TRUE ○ - - - -
CURSOR LAT/LON ○ - - ○ -
TRUE TRAIL ○ - - ○ -
RELATIVE TRAIL - - - - -
OS PAST TRK ○ - - ○ -
GND STAB ○ - ○ - -
SEA STAB ○ ○ - - -
TT (ATA) ○ ○ ○ Note 1 - -
AIS ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
COAST LINE
NAV LINE
MAP ROUTE ○ - - ○ -
EVENT MARK
AREA
Note 1: When TT (ATA) is used setting the stable mode at GND STAB under the condition that item of
MAINTENANCE > I/O > COG/SOG has been set at EPFS, the vector of a tracking target may wobble.
This is because COG of own ship may wobble due to the error in measuring position, when the speed
of own ship is rather slow. Therefore, the vector of a tracking target may wobble as ATA calculates the
course of the tacking target using this COG.
Consequently, it is strongly recommended that speed against water shall be applied in IMO resolution
A.823 (19) on ARPA.
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2. Kind of input/output ports
ZOOM
AIS GYRO
NAV EPFS SDME
As the serial input/output ports of MDC-2900 Series, total 5 ports for NAV, EPFS, SDME, GYRO and
AIS are provided as shown above.
NAV IEC 61162-2

EPFS IEC 61162-1
SDME IEC 61162-1
GYRO IEC 61162-2
AIS IEC 61162-2
For 4 ports for NAV, EPFS, SDME and GYRO, the format is selectable from either one in IEC 61162-1
and IEC 61162-2.
Alternating method of format at radar side:

MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > DETAIL > FORMAT > NAV 61162-2 > 61162-1 or 61162-2 [ENT]
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > DETAIL > FORMAT > EPFS 61162-1 > 61162-1 or 61162-2 [ENT]
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > DETAIL > FORMAT > SDME 61162-1 > 61162-1 or 61162-2 [ENT]
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > DETAIL > FORMAT > GYRO 61162-2 > 61162-1 or 61162-2 [ENT]
These 4 ports are designated as NAV, EPFS, SDME and GYRO for descriptive purposes, either port
can accept input of HDG, STW, COG/SOG, POSITION (LAT/LON), TIME, DTM or ROUTE at the initial
status of delivery from Plant.
Serial format IEC 61162-1 or IEC 61162-2 standard:
Baud rate IEC 61162-1 4,800 bps

IEC 61162-2 38,400 bps
Data length 8 bit
Parity None
Stop bit 1 bit
Sentence length Max. 82 characters
Checksum Yes
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3. Setup Interface
Setup of input shall be performed in the menu screen, MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O, in the figure
below.
When the sentence

set in the set items
MENU MENU is not input, the
> MAINTENANCE > MAINTENANCE name of device is
Refer to A.2.3.1 > I/O > I/O not displayed and
HDG GYRO HDG AUTO XXX is displayed.
Refer to A.2.3.1 GPS 44.7° GPS 44.7°
OFFSET 0.0° OFFSET 0.0°
Refer to A.2.3.2 STW SDME STW VBW
XXX.X kn XXX.X kn
Refer to A.2.3.3
COG/SOG EPFS COG/SOG AUTO
GPS 44.7° GPS 44.7°
GPS 13.3 kn GPS 13.3 kn
Refer to A.2.3.5 Those show the
POSITION EPFS POSITION AUTO values of
GPS 35°27.511 N GPS 35°27.511 N sentences set in
139°50.065 E 139°50.065 E the set items.
SETUP Item OFFSET EPFS OFFSET DTM
GPS 0.000N 0.000N
0.000 E 0.000E
Refer to A.2.3.6
DATUM REF W 84 DATUM REF W 84
Refer to A.2.3.4 LOCAL W 84 LOCAL W 84
SET/DRIFT SDME SET/DRIFT VDR
0.0° 0.0°
0.0° 0.0°
Refer to A.2.3.7
TIME EPFS TIME ZDA
GPS 08/07/17 GPS 08/07/17
02:10 02:10
Refer to A.2.3.7 TIME ZONE 09:00 TIME ZONE 09:00
CLOCK SET > CLOCK SET >
DETAIL > DETAIL >
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3.1 Input and setup of HDG
To improve the accuracy of TT (ATA) function, signals with fast transmission cycle are necessary.
Input conditions:
Transmission cycle 25 ms ~ 100 ms
Format IEC 61162-2 or IEC 61162-1
Talker device GA, GP, GL, GN, IN, SN, HE, HN, HC
Sentence formatter THS > HDT
Input port GYRO (IEC 61162-2), NAV (IEC 61162-2), EPFS (IEC 61162-1)
SDME (IEC 61162-1)
When input is correct, they will be displayed regardless of the setup of radars.
Offset (compensation) of HDG:

When values of HDG to be input have deviations, they can be compensated with adding a fixed
value to the input values.
Compensation method:
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > HDG OFFSET > 0.0 - 359.9
3.2 Input and setup of STW
When it is in sea stabilization, the speed used for TM, trail, TT (ATA) and AIS shall be set.
Input conditions:
Transmission cycle 1s
Talker device GA, GP, GL, GN, IN, SN, VD, VM, VW
Sentence formatter VBW > VHW
SDME (IEC 61162-1)
Setting method of STW:
In the case of MDC-2900P Series (IMO), select EPFS if a sentence from navigation equipment
(Talker devices: GA, GP, GL, GN, IN, SN) has been input.
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > STW > EPFS [ENT]
When a sentence is input from LOG (Talker devices: VD, VM, VW), select SDME.
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > STW > SDME [ENT]
In the case of MDC-2900 Series (non-IMO), select AUTO if a sentence from navigation equipment
(Talker devices: GA, GP, GL, GN, IN, SN) has been input.
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > STW > AUTO [ENT]
When a sentence is input from LOG (Talker devices: VD, VM, VW), select AUTO.
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > STW > AUTO [ENT]
Note: Speed can be manually input with selecting MAN for emergency purpose. However, AIS
cannot be used in this case.
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When it is in ground stabilization, the speed used for TM, trail, TT (ATA) and AIS shall be set.
Input conditions:
Sentence formatter VBW > VTG
SDME (IEC 61162-1)
Setting method of COG/SOG:

When a sentence from navigation equipment (Talker devices: GA, GP, GL, GN, IN, SN) has been
input, select EPFS.
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > COG/SOG > EPFS (or AUTO) [ENT]
If a sentence from LOG (Talker devices: VD, VM, VW) has been input, select SDME.
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > SOG/SOG > SDME (or AUTO) [ENT]
When there is no input of VBW from SDME and there is VHW, and when SET/DRIFT signal (VDR)
from a tide meter has been input, then select CURRENT.
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > SOG/SOG > CURRENT [ENT]
Note: When CURRENT is selected, AIS cannot be used.
Example of sentence:
VTG Course and ground

$GPVTG, 30.0, T, 30.0, M, 2.3, N, 4.2, K, D *21 Note:
Sentence Check sum Mode indicator:
formatter A=Autonomous
Mode indicator
Talker D=Differential
device Speed over ground, km/h E=Estimated
Speed over ground, knots M=Manual input
Start of S=Simulator
sentence These fields are not used N=Data not valid
Course over ground, true bearing
Note: When mode indicator shows E, M, S, N, COG/SOG will be displayed with XX.XXX in red and
its associated functions will become unusable.
3.4 Input and setup of SET/DRIFT
When CURRENT is selected for COG/SOG used at ground stabilization, SET/DRIFT (VDR) to be
added to STW is set to get SOG/SOG.
Input conditions:
Sentence formatter VDR
SDME (IEC 61162-1)
Setting method of SET/DRIFT:

When a VDR sentence has been input, select SDME.
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > SET/DRIFT > SDME (or VDR) [ENT]
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3.5 Input and setup of POSITION (LAT/LON)

Input conditions:
Talker device GA, GP, GL, GN, IN, SN
Sentence formatter GLL > GGA > GNS > RMC
SDME (IEC 61162-1)
Setting method of POSITION:

When navigation equipment is connected, select EPFS.
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > POSITION > EPFS (or AUTO) [ENT]
Note: Latitude and longitude can be manually input with selecting MAN. However, AIS cannot be
used in this case.
GGA Global positioning system (GPS) fixed data

$GPGGA, 132636.55, 3513.858, N, 13947.596, E, 2, 7, 2.0, 51, M, M, *7B
Latitude, N/S Longitude, E/W Check sum
UTC
Sentence 35° 13.858 N 139° 47.596 E These fields are not used
formatter
Talker device
GPS quality indicator
Start of sentence 0: Fix not available or invalid
1: GPS SPS mode
2: Differential mode
Vales according to a 3: GPS PPS mode
4: Real Time Kinematic
local geographical
5: Float RTK
coordinate system of
6: Estimated mode
DTM 7: Manual input mode
8: Simulator mode
In the case of this sentence, when Talker device is outside of the input conditions and when GPS
quality indicator is 0 or 4 to 8, the latitude and longitude will be displayed with XX°XX.XXX in red.
Position offset
When MAP function is used and the referred geographical coordinate system is different from that
of latitude and longitude input from GPS, etc., this is a function to align the position in MAP
function with offsetting.
The latitude and longitude of the own ship’s position is always those of the local geographical
system of DTM.
When GPS outputs DTM:

MENU > MAINTENANCE >I/O > POSITION > EPFS (or DTM) [ENT]
Note: Setup of EPFS will become effective when DATUM of MAP menu and local geographical
system of DTM agree with each other.
When offset is manually done:

MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > OFFSET > MAN [ENT]
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > MAN 0.000N > 1.000N - 1.000S [ENT]
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > MAN 0.000E > 1.000E - 1.000W [ENT]
Alternatively, offset can be set in the MAP menu.
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3.6 Input and setup of DTM
DTM signal is usually input from GPS. DTM will inform about the type of Local datum system and the
offset value of the reference datum system (WGS84).
Caution: The reference of AIS is WGS84. When the Local datum system of DTM output from
GPS is other than WGS84, the latitude and longitude of GGA, etc. output by the same GPS will
be with same the Local datum system and then they are different from the latitude and longitude
of AIS. In the result, the position of AIS target displayed on radar will differ, and the risk of
collision increases. Therefore, AIS cannot be used unless the Local datum system of DTM is
WGS84.
Input conditions:
Tarker device GP, GL, GN, IN, SN
Sentence formatter DTM
SDME (IEC 61162-1)
Setting method of DTM:

MENU > MAINTENANCE >I/O > POSITION OFFSET > EPFS (or DTM) [ENT]
DTM Datum reference
$GPDTM, P90, 1, N 1, E, W84*43

Check sum
Datum:
Reference datum (W84) W84: WGS84
Sentence
formatter W72: WGS72
Lon offset, min, E/W S85: SGS85
Talker
device Lat offset, min, N/S P90: PE90
999: user
Start of Local datum system
sentence
3.7 Input and setup of TIME
Input conditions:
Tarker device GA, GP, GL, GN, IN, SN
Sentence formatter ZDA > RMC > GGA
SDME (IEC 61162-1)
Setting method of POSITION:

When ZDA is input from navigation equipment, select EPFS.
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > TIME > EPFS (or ZDA) [ENT]
When an incorporated clock is used, select CLOCK.

MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > TIME > CLOCK [ENT]
MENU > MAINTENANCE> I/O > CLOCK SET > DATE > DD/MM/YY [ENT]
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > CLOCK SET > TIME > hh:mm [ENT]
Note: DD = day, MM = month, YY = year, hh = hour, mm = minute
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3.8 Input and display of ROUTE
Input conditions:
Tarker device GP, GL, GN, IN, SN
Sentence formatter RTE/WPL
SDME (IEC 61162-1)
Setting of radar display:

When sentences of RTE and
WPL are correctly input, route
can be displayed on the radar
screen as shown in the example.
Setting method:
Display of MAP shall be ON.
MENU > MAP > DISP > ON [ENT]
MONITORED (External I/O) ROUTE shall be ON.

MENU > MAP > MONITORED ROUTE > ON [ENT]
When identifier (ID) is displayed on WP,

WPT ID DISP shall be ON.
MENU>MAP>WPT ID DISP>ON [ENT]
Examples of sentences: Route Image sample
$GPRTE, 1, 1, W, 000, 001, 002, 003, 004 *1B
Display of the case W:
$GPWPL, 3511.976, N, 13947.060, E, 000,*7B
$GPWPL, 3513.926, N, 13947.848, E, 001 *7C
$GPWPL, 3518.156, N, 13948.570, E, 002 *71
$GPWPL, 3520.509, N, 13950.795, E, 003 *75
$GPWPL, 3525.821, N, 14002.405, E, 004 *73
Note 1: The number of WPL is needed to be the same as that of WP identifier for RTE.
Note 2: The designations of WP identifiers for RTE and WPL shall agree with each other.
Note 3: The message mode of RTE will be those in “W”.
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4. Confirmation of input signal
MDC-2900 series has a function to monitor serial input and is capable to confirm input port.
Setting method:
Select a port to be confirmed as follows:
MENU > SYSTEM > BITE > SERIAL SEL > NAV (or EPFS or SDME or GYRO)
Select the serial monitor.
MENU > SYSTEM > BITE > SERIAL MONITOR>
When signal is correctly input in the port, the input sentence will be displayed
readable as shown in the picture on the right. The input sentence will be scrolled
upward, and pushing of [ENT] key will stop scrolling.
Compare the input sentence with “Input data” of Installation Manual to confirm
that they are correct.
Example of agreement of format
Example of a case when

no data has been input or Example of a case when Example of a case when
when A-B of input is IEC 61162-1 is input in the IEC 61162-2 is input in the
inversed port for IEC 61162-2 port for IEC 61162-1
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5. Connection of gyro convertor S2N

Connection table of CW-406 cable
CW-406 S2N
Terminal Name of Name of
No. signal
Color of wire
signal
ZOOM
Gyro
1 OUT-A White/red1 NC
2 OUT-B White/black1 NC
NMEA
3 IN-A Orange/red1
OUT A
NMEA
4 IN-B Orange/black1
OUT C
5 GND Gray/black1 NC
6 NC NC CW-406-5M
7 NC NC
S2N Gyro convertor
8 + 5 VDC Gray/red1 NC
CW-406 cable connector pin assignment R1 R2 S1 S2 S3

Pin 1 Indicated
Cables to be
7 1 from owner
6 8 2 supplied Gyro synchronous or
step signal
5 3 On-board power
4
supply
18 VDC to 36 VDC
Connection diagram of S2N (As for the detail, refer to S2N Technical Description/Installation
manual)
Connection of synchronous method Connection of stepper method
On-board power supply ・ +24VDC On-board power supply ・ +24VDC
18 VDC to 36 VDC ・ 0 VDC 18 VDC to 36 VDC ・ 0 VDC
・ NMEA IN_A ・ NMEA IN_A
・ NMEA IN_B ・ NMEA IN_B
Orange/ NMEA IN_C Orange
・・ NMEA IN_C
red 1 /red 1
・ NMEA OUTA ・ NMEA OUTA
CW-406 Orange/ ・ NMEA OUTB CW-406 Orange/ ・ NMEA OUTB
black 1 NMEA OUTC black 1 NMEA OUTC
・・
R1 R1 GND R1
・・
R2 R2 R2 Note: Short
・・
S1 S1 S1 S1 circuit P13.
・・
S2 S2 S2 S2
・・
S3 S3 S3 S3
・・
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Setup of S2N
To adapt the output of S2N to MDC-2900 series, setup S2N in accordance with the table below:
Item Menu No. Set value Item Menu No. Set value
Baud rate 3.1 38400 Heading talker id 3.6 HE
Heading update Transmit
3.4 20 3.7 on
rate checksum
Heading sentence 3.5 HDT
Setting method of S2N:
Meaning of marks [=>], [→], [D/+] in the example:
[=>]: Pushing of [Set] once,
[←]: Pushing of [Exit] once,
[D/+]: Pushing of [Dim/+] once,
[ ]: Contents displayed on LED of S2N. In the display, xx is optional numerical figures.
Setting example in the case when the gyro ES-2 (Tokyo Keiki make) is set:
Start: [A x.x] => => [Align] D/+ [Setup] => [P 1] D/+ [P 2] => [P 2.1] => [Step] D/+ [Synch] => [P 2.1]
← [P 2] D/+ [P 3] => [P 3.1] => [4800] D/+ D/+ D/+ [38400] => [P 3.1] D/+ D/+ D/+ [P 3.4] => [1] D/+
D/+ D/+ D/+ [20] => [P 3.4] D/+ [P 3.5] => [Hdt] => [P 3.5] D/+ [P 3.6] => [He] => [P 3.6] D/+ [P 3.7]
=> [Off] D/+ [On] => [P 3.7] ← [P 3] D/+ [P 4] => [P 4.1] => [22] D/+ [90] => [P 4.1] D/+ [P 4.2] =>
[180] D/+ D/+ D/+ [36] => [P 4.2] D/+ [P 4.3] => [Dc] D/+ [Ac] => [P 4.3] ←← [Align] => [A x.x]. At
the time of this display, input the values of ship’s bearing read from compass with D/+ D/-, and push
[Set] key to end.
Note: In the setting example, the parts in italic may depend on the type of gyro to be used.
Setting of radar menu:
When the above setup is correct, MDC-2900 series will operate under the factory default setup
conditions.
The factory default setup values are as follows:

MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > DETAIL > FORMAT > GYRO 61162-2
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6. Gyro/Log interface: Connection of NSK unit (non-IMO)
ZOOM
Gyro
Cable (Attached to NCT-4106)

CFQ-6998
Power is supplied through Gyro, Log interface

cable (CFQ-6998). NSK unit, NCT-4106
R1 R2 S1 S2 S3
Cables to be from
owner supplied
LOG Gyro
contact signal Synchronous or step signals
Connection diagram of NCT-4106 (For detail, refer to NCT-4106 Installation manual)
TB20
1 P+
When LOG is pulse
2 P-
3 S+
When LOG is synchronous 4 S-
Connection according to Connection according

synchronous method to step method
TB10 TB10
R1 1
1 R1 1 R1
S1 2
2 S1 2 S1
S2 3
3 S2 3 S2
S3 4 S3 4 S3
R2 5 R2 COM 5 R2
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Setup of NCT-4106
Setup the dip switch in NCT-4106 as follows to agree with the GYRO and LOG to be connected:
Setup of dip switch S5 1 2 3 4 5 7 8
STEP ON
Type
SYNC OFF
36X ON ON
90X OFF ON
GYRO Gear ratio
180X ON OFF
360X OFF OFF
Direction of Negative ON
rotation Positive OFF
Synchronous ON
Type
Pulse OFF
30X 100 P/mile ON ON
LOG
90X 200 P/mile OFF ON
Pulse
180X 400 P/mile ON OFF
360X 800 P/mile OFF OFF
Setup of radar menu:
To adapt GYRO port of MDC-2900 series to NSK unit, setup as follows:

MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > DETAIL > NSK SET > INITIAL > GO [ENT]
Read out the value of ship’s bearing from a compass and input the value.
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > DETAIL > NSK SET > BRG CORR 0.0° > 0.0 - 359.9 [ENT]
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7. Gyro/Log interface: Connection of ADPC-101 unit (non-IMO)

CW-406 ADPC-101
Terminal Name of Name of
Color of wire
No. signal signal
1 OUT A White/red 1 NC
2 OUT-B White/black 1 NC
ZOOM
3 IN-A Orange/red 1 RS-422 TX+ Gyro
4 IN-B Orange/black 1 RS-422 GND
5 GND Gray/black 1 NC
6 NC NC
7 NC NC
8 + 5 VDC Gray/red 1 NC
Cable (option)
CW-406-5M
CW-406 cable connector pin assignment
Pin 1 Indicated
Gyro/Log interface
ADPC-101
7 1
6 8 2 Cables to be from R1 R2 S1 S2 S3
owner supplied
5 3 LOG Gyro
4 On-board power pulse synchronous or step signal
supply signal
10.8 VDC to 31.2 VDC
Connection diagram of ADPC-101 (for detail, refer to ADPC-101 Instruction manual)
J2
In the case of pulse signal ・ LOG +
・ LOG -
・ LOG
In the case of contact signal
・ GND
Connection when GYRO is synchronous method Connection when GYRO is step method
J1 J1
S1 S1
・ CS1 + ・ CS1 +
S2 ・ CS1 - S2 ・ CS1 -
・ CS2 + ・ CS2 +
S3 ・ CS2 - ・ CS2 -
S3
・ CS3 + ・ CS3 +
R1 ・ CS3 - REF ・ CS3 -
・ CSR+ ・ CSR+
R2 CSR- GND CSR-
・ ・
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Setup of ADPC-101
After connection, setup the following values in accordance with the manual for ADPC-101:
Menu item Set value Menu item Set value
GYRO ratio Gear ratio of gyro COM baud rate 38400

Positive. Select negative when
GYRO sign
rotation is inverse.
COM parity NO
Select synchronous method or step
GYRO type
method for gyro.
COM stop bits 1 bit
Positive. Select negative when to be
GYRO ref polarity
shifted by 180˚.
NMEA REFRESH 10
LOG impulse/mile Number of pulse per mile NMEA GYRO fmt HEHDT
50 ms. Increase the value when
LOG bounce delay
chattering is detected.
NMEA LOG fmt VMVBW

conditions.
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > DETAIL > FORMAT > GYRO 61162-2
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > STW SDME
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8. Connection of LOG pulse NMEA converter L1N (200 pulse/nautical mile only)
CW-376 L1N
Terminal Name of Color of
Name of signal ZOOM
No. signal wire
Blue and
1 shield shield
NC
2 OUT-A White NC SDME

3 OUT-B Red NC
4 IN-A Orange NMEA OUT A
5 IN-B Black NMEA OUT B
6 Ground Green NC Cable (option)
CW-376-5M
L1N LOG pulse-NMEA converter

Pin 1 Indicated + -
Cables to be from
200 pulse/nautical mile
owner supplied
5 1
6
4 2
3 On-board power LOG
supply
10 VDC to 40 VDC
Connection diagram of L1N (For detail, refer to the manual for L1N Log pulse-NMEA converter)
+ +
Digital input
- -
Orange
A
CW-376 Black NMEA output
B
On-board power + +
supply DC power
10VDC to 40VDC - -

conditions.

MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > DETAIL > FORMAT > SDME 61162-1
MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O > STW SDME
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9. Connection of AIS
Pin 1 Indicated
7 1
6 8 2
5 3
4
Terminal No. Color of wire Name of signal
1 Shield Frame ground ZOOM
2 Orange Red 1 IN-A
3 Orange Black 1 IN-B
4 White Red 1 OUT-B
5 White Black 1 OUT-A
6 Grey Black 1 GND
7 Pink Red 1 AIS Alarm
8 Pink Black 1 AIS Alarm
Note:
When pin 7 and pin 8 of connector can not
be connected to the AIS alarm, please
short-circuit between pin 7 and pin 8.
AIS alarm will be sounding if this circuit is
left open.
AIS cable connection

MENU
>MAINTENANCE To connect AIS, at least HDG, COG/SOG, POSITION and
>I/O DTM (WGS84) must be input.
The presence or not of these signals can be confirmed in
HDG GYRO the MENU > MAINTENANCE > I/O menu as shown in the
GPS 44.7° left table.
OFFSET 0.0°
The values encircled with rectangles in the left table are the
STW SDME
XXX.X kn
necessary parts to indicate AIS. Please confirm that they
COG/SOG EPFS have been input.
GPS 44.7° When there is no input of STW, stabilization mode shall be
GPS 13.3kn set with STAB GND as shown at the upper left of the figure
POSITION EPFS below. With STAB SEA, AIS can be displayed.
GPS 35°27.511N
139°50.065E
OFFSET EPFS
GPS
0.000N
0.000E
DATUM REF W84
LOCAL W84
SET/DRIFT SDME
0.0°
0.0°
TIME EPFS
GPS 08/07/17
02:10
TIME ZONE 09:00
CLOCK SET >
DETAIL >
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Operation and example of display of AIS
Setting columns of TT (ATA) and AIS:
VECT : Vector length and mode of symbol

LIMIT CPA•TCPA : Constant to judge dangerous targets
LOST ALARM : ON/OFF of Lost alarm display
ASSOCIATION : Integrate to AIS or TT (ATA) symbol that is setup
AIS : ON/OFF of AIS display
TT : ON/OFF of TT (ATA) display
PAST POSN : Time setting of display period of trails of tacking targets
Setting columns of AIS:
FILTER CPA/TCPA : Only activated AIS is displayed.

FILTER RNG : Symbols within the setup distance are displayed.
FILTER CLASS : The type of AIS to be displayed is designated.
AUTO ACQ CPA/TCPA : AIS targets agreed with the values of LIMIT CPA/TCPA are activated.
AUTO ACQ RNG : AIS targets within the designated distance are activated.
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A.3 Procedure to update main system firmware MDC-2900

1. Connection
A) Rader (MRD-105 or MRM-105 with LCD display)
B) Power cable (CW-259, Koden Supply)
C) Operation unit(MRO-105, Koden supply)
D) Rectifier unit (24VDC Power supply)
E) PC( windows XP )
F) Program cable (CW-395, Koden supply)
G) USB-serial converter (To be purchased from the market. When PC has the RS-232C port, it is not necessary. )
H) Install tool program MDC2XXX. (Koden supply)
I) Firmware to be installed. (Koden supply)
A) Radar
E) PC (Windows XP)
MRD-105/MRM-105(LCD display is required with MRM-105)
Monitor
(Only for MRM-105)
RGB
C) Operation cable
unit
Back view of PC Operation

cable
RS-232C Port USB Port

D-sub 9P F) Program cable
CW-395
B) Power cable
CW-259
G) USB-Serial converter D) Rectifier unit
PS-010 Koden supply or
D-sub 9P 24VDC Power supply
D-sub 9P
or
Disconnect all the connections except program cable, power cable, Operation cable and RGB cable
(only for MRM-105) shown in the above figure.
Connect NAV (J4) port of the Radar MRD-105/MRM-105 and RS-232C port of the PC with CW-395. If the PC has
not RS-232C port, use a USB-Serial converter to establish connection to the Radar.
Note: Install driver of USB-Serial converter to the PC according to USB-Serial converter manual in
advance in case USB port is used.
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2. Preparation of the PC (Confirmation of COM number)

It is required to confirm available COM number to install the install tool program [MDC2XXX.exe]
following steps below.
In order to use the PC by administrator qualification, make setting by following steps.
Pointer
2.1 Move the pointer on to the "start" in the bottom left corner and make one click.
Submenu appears as shown.
Move the pointer on to "Explore All Users" and make one click.
2.2 Explore Window is displayed.

Move the pointer onto "Control Panel" in the Folders of Explore and make one click.
Pointer
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2.3 Content of the "Control Panel" is displayed.
Move the pointer onto "System" in Name list and make double clicks.
Pointer
2.4 "System Properties" appears. Move the pointer onto "Hardware" tag and make one click.
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2.5 Contents of the "Hardware" tag are shown.
Move the pointer on to "Device Manager" and make one click.
2.6 Device manager page is displayed as shown.
Move the pointer onto of Ports (COM & LPT) and make one click.
Click on "+"
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2.7 Device name connected to Ports (COM & LPT) are displayed in the list.
A)
B)
A) When the PC has RS-232C port, Communications port (COM1) is indicated.
B) ELECOM USB-SERIAL Converter (COM3) is an example of USB-SERIAL Converter connection

to USB port. Name of the converter is indicated.
C) COM port number used for connection to the Radar should be recorded for later reference.
Note: COM number may differ according to PC and number of devices connected.
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3. Uncompressed of Install tool program MDC2XXX.zip

A) Drop the supplied by E-mail or other way MDC2XXX.zip as a compressed file in the Desktop. The
zip-file is indicated as compressed folder with zipper mark.
Drag and drop It is displayed in

the compression
folder.
Stored zip-file in the Desktop.

The zip-file is indicated as
compressed folder with zipper Double click
mark.
B) Move the pointer onto compressed folder and make double clicks. Content of the compressed
folder is displayed in a window. Move MDC2XXX icon to Desktop by drag and drop.
C) Place radar firmware "KM-E68_V1.07D*.mot" and others to be installed in the Desktop by the
same procedure as MDC2XXX.
Note: In the initialization of Windows, "Extension" is not displayed in the file name.
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4. Update preparation
A) (Power) key is pressed 1 sec while pressing both (MENU) and (VRM1) keys. Keep pressing both
(MENU) and (VRM1) keys until (MDC) logo followed by operation screen is displayed.
B) Display MENU window by pressing (MENU) key.
C) Confirm the firmware version number by selecting following MENU by track ball.
MDC-2900 MENU => SYSTEM => VERSION =>
"MRD/MRM-105 KM-E68 **.****" (firmware version number) is displayed.
"**.****" should be recorded for later reference.
D) Go back to MENU and take step below by the track ball.

MDC-2900 MENU => OPTION1 => UPDATE => SYS PRG LOAD => GO
Then press (ENT) key.
E) Stand-by for update screen below appears.
PROGRAM LOADING
BOOT LOADER: V**.**
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5. Update steps for MDC-2900 main firmware
A) Double click MDC2XXX icon on PC.
The diamond log in the above figure is displayed.
B) Confirm (Line Status) is green color.

In case of red color, select the COM number recorded in page A-25 and click (EXT) and then
return to the step C).
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C) If past software is displayed in the (Loading File), click the past software and click (Deletion).
If there is no past software, proceed to the step D).
D) Click (Addition) to have Windows Open File window.
Designate (KM-E68ver****.mot) and click (Open).

**** is the latest software version number.
E) Click (START).
F) Confirm TX/RX of (Line Status) is green.
G) Loading of the software is completed.
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Click (OK).
H) Power off the MDC-2900 by pressing (POWER) key for 5 sec.
I) In order to continue updating for other units, keep [MDC2XXX.exe] on the PC and start from step
E) after giving Update preparation and connecting to the PC to the next Radar.
6. Resetting and confirming firmware version.

A) Power on the unit by pressing (POWER) key with both (MENU) and (ENT) keys depressed.
Keep pressing (MENU) and (ENT) keys until the [MDC] logo appears for the second time after it
appears and disappears.
C) Select following MENU by track ball and confirm firmware version is changed.
MDC-2900 MENU => SYSTEM => VERSION =>
"MRD/MRM-105 KM-E68 **.****" is displayed.

"**.****" is changed to the new version number.
D) Power off the MDC-2900 by pressing (POWER) key for 5 sec.
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A.4 Procedure to update AIS firmware MDC-2900

Please use the monitor when type BB.
Back view of PC

D-sub 9P
Power cable
CW-259
Rectifier unit
Program cable PS-010 Koden
CW-395 supply or 24VDC
D-sub 9P USB-Serial converter Power supply
D-sub 9P
or
Up-date preparation
1 Power off the MDC-2900 by pressing (POWER) key for 5 sec.
2 Power on the radar by pressing (POWER) key with both (MENU) and (VRM1) keys depressed.
Keep pressing both (MENU) and (VRM1) keys until (MDC) logo followed by operation screen is
displayed.
3 Display MENU window by pressing (MENU) key.
4 Confirm the firmware version number by selecting following MENU by track ball.
MDC-2900 MENU => SYSTEM => VERSION
AIS KM-E70A **.****
5 Press (ENT) key after designating an item by respective procedure in the list below by the track
ball.
MDC-2900 MENU => OPTION1 => UPDATE => AIS PRG LOAD => GO
6 Stand-by for up-date screen will appear.

AIS PROGRAM LOADING
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Up-date steps for MDC-2900 AIS

1 Install the software up-date program [AISPROG.exe] supplied from Koden on the PC.
2 Confirm COM number of the PC.
3 Double click (AISPROG.exe).
4 Confirm (Line Status) is green color.

In case of red color, select the COM number at (Channel) in the step 2 and click (EXT) and then
return to the step 3.
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5 If past software is displayed in the (Loading File), click the past software and click (Deletion).
If there is no past software, proceed to the step 6.
6 Click (Addition) to have Windows Open File window.

Designate (AIS: KM-E70ver****.mot.) and click (Open).
**** is the latest software version number.
7 Click (START).
8 Confirm TX/RX of (Line Status) is green.
9 Loading of the software is completed.
Click (OK).
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Resetting and confirming firmware version.
AIS KM-E70 **.****
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A.5 Procedure to update TT (ATA) MDC-2900
Please use the monitor when type BB.
Back view of PC
D-sub 9P
Power cable
Program cable CW-259
CW-395
Rectifier unit
PS-010 Koden
D-sub 9P USB-Serial converter
supply or 24VDC
Power supply
D-sub 9P
or
Up-date preparation
2 Power on the unit by pressing (POWER) key with both (MENU) and (VRM1) keys depressed.
Keep pressing both (MENU) and (VRM1) keys until (MDC) logo followed by operation screen is
displayed.
3 Display MENU window by pressing (MENU) key.
4 Confirm the firmware version number by selecting following MENU by track ball.
TT KM-E71 **.****
5 Press (ENT) key after designating an item by respective procedure in the list below by the track
ball.
MDC-2900 MENU => OPTION1 => UPDATE => TT PRG LOAD => GO
6 Stand-by for up-date screen will appear.
ATA PROGRAM LOADING
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Up-date steps for TT (ATA) software

1 Install software (E56-7000 ROM Writer) by double clicking (ATA Programmer.msi)
2 Confirm COM number of the PC.
3 Double click (E56-7000 ROM Writer).
4 Confirm both COM numbers of the step 2 and (Program Mode) match.
If they are different, change to meet.
Set baud rate to 115200bps.
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5 Click (Brows).
Designate (KM-E71_ver***.mot) and click OPEN in the Windows Open File window.
*** is the latest software version number.
6 Click (START).
7 When (successfully programmed) is appears, software up-date is completed.
Click (Next).
9 In order to continue updating for other units, keep [ATA ROM Writer] on the PC and start from
step 6 after giving Up-date preparation and connecting to the PC.
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Resetting and confirming firmware version.
TT KM-E71 **.****
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A.6 Setting backup of MDC-2900 series

1. Connection
A) Rader (MRD-105 or MRM-105 with LCD display)
B) Power cable (CW-259, Koden Supply)
C) Rectifier unit (24VDC Power supply)
D) Operation unit(MRO-105, Koden supply)
E) Program cable (CW-395, Koden supply)
F) USB-serial converter (To be purchased from the market. When PC has the RS-232C port, it is not
necessary.)
G) PC ( Windows XP )
A) Radar
G) PC (Windows XP) MRD-105/MRM-105
D) Operation unit
Back view of PC
B) Power cable
CW-259
D-sub 9P
C) Rectifier unit
E) Program cable
PS-010 Koden
CW-395
supply or 24VDC
D-sub 9P Power supply
F) USB-Serial converter
D-sub 9P
or
Disconnect all the connections except program cable, power cable, Operation cable and RGB cable
(only for MRM-105) shown in the above figure.
Connect NAV (J4) port of the Radar MRD-105/MRM-105 and RS-232C port of the PC with CW-395. If the PC has
not RS-232C port, use a USB-Serial converter to establish connection to the Radar.
Note: Install driver of USB-Serial converter to the PC according to USB-Serial converter manual in
advance in case USB port is used.
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2. Preparation of the PC (Confirmation of COM number)

It is required to confirm available COM number to install the program [MDC2XXX.exe] following steps
below.
In order to use the PC by administrator qualification, make setting by following steps.
2.1 Move the pointer on to the "start" in the bottom left corner and make one click.
Submenu appears as shown.
Move the pointer on to "Explore All Users" and make one click.
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2.2 Explore Window is displayed.
Move the pointer onto "Control Panel" in the Folders of Explore and make one click.
Pointer
2.3 Contents of the "Control Panel" are displayed.
Move the pointer onto "System" in Name list and make double clicks.
Pointer
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2.4 "System Properties" appears. Move the pointer onto "Hardware" tag and make one click.
2.5 Contents of the "Hardware" tag are shown.
Move the pointer on to "Device Manager" and make one click.
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2.6 Device manager page is displayed as shown.
Move the pointer onto of Ports (COM & LPT) and make one click.
Click on "+"
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2.7 Device name connected to Ports (COM & LPT) are displayed in the list.
A)
B)
A) When the PC has RS-232C port, Communications port (COM1) is indicated.
B) ELECOM USB-SERIAL Converter (COM3) is an example of USB-SERIAL Converter connection to

USB port. Name of the converter is indicated.
COM port number used for connection to the Radar should be recorded for later reference.
Note: COM number may differ according to PC and number of devices connected.
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3. Uncompressed of Install tool program MDC2XXX.zip

a) Drop the supplied by E-mail or other way MDC2XXX.zip as a compressed file in the Desktop. The
zip-file is indicated as compressed folder with zipper mark.
Drag and drop It is displayed in the

compression folder.
Stored zip-file in the desktop.

The zip-file is indicated as
compressed folder with zipper mark.
Double click
b) Move the pointer onto compressed folder and make double clicks. Content of the compressed
folder is displayed in a window. Move MDC2XXX icon to Desktop by drag and drop.
Note: In the initialization of Windows, "Extension" is not displayed in the file name.
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4. Saving of internal setting values

4.1 Preparation of the PC
a) Confirm COM port number of the PC.
b) Double click MDC2XXX.exe. [Latest version is V01.12 in April.06.2009].
c) Confirm (Line Status) is green color.

In case of red color, select the COM port number at (Channel) in the step 1 and click (EXT) and
then return to the step 2.
4.2 Saving procedure for MDC-2900
* Before saving, record value of RSD, OSD, TLB, TTD and TTM for later restoration.
a) Press [MENU] key to display “Menu”.

Select [SYSTEM] => [PROTECT MENU] => [ON] and press [ENT] key after selection.
b) Select [PROTECT MENU] => Input password and press [ENT] key.
Default password is [0000].
c) Press [MENU] key to display “Menu”.

Select [MAINTENANCE] => [I/O] => [DETAIL] => [OUTPUT NAV] => [RSD] => change to
[0.0sec], and press [ENT] key after selection.
Likewise OSD, TLB, TTD and TTM should be changed to [0.0sec].
d) Select [MAINTENANCE] => [BACKUP] => [EXT SAVE] => [GO] and press [ENT] key after
selection.
e) [SAVING] and status bar are indicated on the display center.

SAVING
Saving is finished when the bar becomes 100%
Internal setting values are save as file [R001.prm] in Local Disk (c:)
*Each time internal setting values are saved, previous save is replaced with new one.
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4.3 Confirmation of the saved internal setting value
Confirm file [R001.prm] is saved in the [Local Disk (c:)].
After confirmation, restore the original internal setting values changed in 4.2 c)
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5. Recalling the saved internal setting values

5.1 Preparation of the PC
a) Confirm COM port number of the PC.
b) Double click (MDC2XXX.exe. [Latest version is V01.12 in April.06.2009]).
c) Confirm (Line Status) is green color.

In case of red color, select the COM port number at (Channel) in the step 1 and click (EXT) and
then return to the step 2.
5.2 Loading of recalled internal setting values for MDC-2900
* Before recalling, record value of RSD, OSD, TLB, TTD and TTM for later restoration.
a) Press [MENU] key to display “Menu”.

Select [SYSTEM] => [PROTECT MENU] => [ON] and press [ENT] key after selection.
b) Select [PROTECT MENU] => Input password and press [ENT] key.
Default password is [0000].
c) Press [MENU] key to display “Menu”.

Select [MAINTENANCE] => [I/O] => [DETAIL] => [OUTPUT NAV] => [RSD] => change to [0.0sec],
and press [ENT] key after selection.
Like wise OSD, TLB, TTD and TTM should be changed to [0.0sec].
d) Select [MAINTENANCE] => [BACKUP] => [EXT LOAD] => [GO] and press [ENT] key after
selection.
e) [LOADING] and status bar are indicated on the display center.

LOADING
Loading is finished when the bar becomes 100%
5.3 Confirmation of the file of internal setting values
Confirm values and others on the screen are changed.
After confirmation, restore the original setting values changed in 5.2 c).
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MDC-2900P/2900 Series Revision History

MDC-2900 Series Service Manual

Document No. Revised Version Norm

© 2010 Koden Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

For Your Safe Operation

Symbols used in this Service Manual

Mark for warning

Mark for danger high voltage

Mark for caution

Mark for prohibition

Mark for important matters

Mark for reference

Caution Item on Equipment

Caution on a high voltage inside.

Be sure to switch off the power in the boat.

Caution on location of equipment

Caution on static electricity

Caution Items on Handling

Caution on the rotating aerial

Caution on electromagnetic disturbance

Do not disassemble or modify. It may lead to trouble, fire, smoking or

Caution on the remaining high voltage.

Disposal of used cells and this radar

A high-energy density lithium ion battery cell is built in this radar.

Treatment of the used lithium ion cells

Disposal of this radar

Important Notice ........................................................................................................................ii

For Your Safe Operation .......................................................................................................... iii

Disposal of used cells and this radar ...................................................................................... vii

Contents ................................................................................................................................ viii

Chapter 1 Fault diagnosis....................................................................................... 1-1

1.1.1 Alarm list ....................................................................................................... 1-2

1.1.2 Warning list ................................................................................................... 1-5

1.2 Malfunction detection step ........................................................................................ 1-7

1.3 Malfunction diagnosis flowchart ................................................................................ 1-8

1.3.1 Initial malfunction diagnosis 1....................................................................... 1-8

1.3.2 Initial malfunction diagnosis 2....................................................................... 1-9

1.3.3 Other faults (Display unit) ........................................................................... 1-10

1.3.4 Abnormal display ........................................................................................ 1-11

1.3.5 No response from the Antenna Scanner unit.............................................. 1-12

1.3.6 Sensitivity failure......................................................................................... 1-13

1.3.7 No display of ship’s bearing, speed and latitude/longitude ........................ 1-14

1.3.8 Operation unit abnormality.......................................................................... 1-15

1.3.9 Antenna Scanner unit abnormality ............................................................. 1-16

1.3.10 Synchronization of screen abnormality..................................................... 1-17

1.3.11 High voltage abnormality .......................................................................... 1-17

1.3.12 Pulse length control failure .......................................................................1-18

1.3.13 Rotary abnormality.................................................................................... 1-19

1.3.14 Heading line and Azimuth abnormality ..................................................... 1-20

1.3.15 TT (ATA) abnormality ................................................................................ 1-21

1.3.16 Map display abnormality ........................................................................... 1-22

1.3.17 No display of AIS ...................................................................................... 1-23

1.3.18 Other faults (Antenna Scanner unit) ......................................................... 1-27

1.4 Failure criterion of microwave components ............................................................ 1-29

1.4.1 Magnetron................................................................................................... 1-29

1.4.2 Front-end module ....................................................................................... 1-29

1.4.3 Limiter......................................................................................................... 1-29

Chapter 2 OPTION1 MENU ....................................................................................2-1

2.2 UPDATE.................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.3 BITE .......................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.3.1 ALARM TEST ............................................................................................... 2-2

2.3.2 PANEL TEST ................................................................................................ 2-2

2.3.3 DIAGNOSE TT ............................................................................................. 2-2