Simrad NX40 Installation Manual

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8 | Introduction to the Navico radar system WARNING: Microwave Radiation Hazard The microwave energy radiated by a radar antenna is harmful to huma

Install the radar | 9 A radar unit should only be installed by a qualified marine technician, as potentially lethal high voltage is present along wi

10 | Install the radar 3.1 Check the radar parts The Navico radar system consists of a scanner, a radar processor, and associated cables. some of w

Install the radar | 11 1 Product registration card CD000085 1 Warranty card CD000260 4 Mounting screws HR000061

12 | Install the radar 3.2 Choose the scanner location The radar's ability to detect targets depends greatly on the position of its scanner. T

Install the radar | 13 3.3 Power boat installations Normally, you should install the scanner horizontally, to produce an equal sweep around the boat

14 | Install the radar 3.4 Yacht installations Normally you should install the scanner horizontally, to produce an equal sweep around the yacht. H

Install the radar | 15 • Using a protractor, measure the θ° value (for your scanner model) below the dashed line at the bow and draw in a new line

16 | Install the radar 3.7 How to reduce false echoes and shadow zones False echoes can be produced on the radar display if the scanner is installe

Install the radar | 17 3.10 Install the radar processor Install the radar processor in a dry location away from spray, rain, drips and condensation.

18 | Wiring the radar system 4.1 Wiring guidelines Most installation problems are caused by shortcuts taken with system cables. When wiring the r

Wiring the radar system | 19 • Slacken or remove the strain relief clamp just inside the scanner, close to the cable entry point. • Push the in

20 | Wiring the radar system - Connector end C to J202 - Connector end D to J201 - Connector end E to J209 • Tighten the strain relief clamp th

Wiring the radar system | 21 • Close the scanner lid and secure it with the screws. • The wiring details for the connector ends (B, C, D, E, a

22 | Wiring the radar system 4.3 Radar scanner 10 kW: Connect the interconnection cable (AA010093/AA010094) to the scanner • Unscrew and lift up t

Wiring the radar system | 23 The interconnection cable must be clumped at the copper tape at location 1. • Connect the five interconnection cabl

24 | Wiring the radar system • Close the lid and secure it with the screws. • The wiring details for the connector ends B, C, D, E, and F are

Wiring the radar system | 25 4.4 Radar scanner 25 kW: Connect interconnection cable (AA010093/AA010094) to the scanner • Unscrew and lift away th

26 | Wiring the radar system • Check that the interconnection cable is positioned so that you can easily connect it to the J connectors, as shown:

Wiring the radar system | 27 Cable connector J connector B (P2) J2 C (P1) J1 D (P3) J3 E (P4) J4 F (P5) J5 • Close the scanner with the scr

Preface | 1 1.1 FCC Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

28 | Wiring the radar system 4.5 Earth the 10 kW scanner The Earth bolt MUST be connected to the vessel's ground system. • Connect one end o

Wiring the radar system | 29 4.6 Earth the 25 kW scanner The Earth bolt MUST be connected to the vessel's ground system. • Connect the copper

30 | Wiring the radar system 4.7 Radar processor 6kW, 10kW and 25kW: Connections There are four interface connectors on the front of the radar pro

Wiring the radar system | 31 4.8 Radar processor 6 kW: Connect the interconnection cable (AA010092) to the radar processor Connect the round pin end

32 | Wiring the radar system 4.9 Radar processor 10 kw 25 kw: Connect interconnection cable (AA010093/AA010094) to the radar processor Note: Interc

Wiring the radar system | 33 4.10 Connect the power cable A power cable is NOT supplied with the radar processor. A fuse/ circuit breaker must be

34 | Wiring the radar system 4.11 Connect the ground wire The radar processor has a chassis ground connection stud located on the far right hand si

Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar 8000i | 35 Both the Simrad GB40 and the Northstar 8000i systems interface to the Navico radar via an ethernet netwo

36 | Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar 8000i Ethernet crossover cable Used to connect the radar processor directly to a NavComputer. Cable has fema

Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar 8000i | 37 5.2 Simrad GB40 using a SimNet heading sensor The diagram below details how to connect the Navico rada

2 | Preface 1.4 Disclaimer As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which ma

38 | Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar 8000i 5.3 Northstar 8000i / Simrad GB 40 using a NMEA 0183 heading sensor The diagram below shows how to co

Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar 8000i | 39 Pin Function 3 NMEA TX+ data 4 NMEA Ground 5 NMEA Rx-data 6 NMEA RX+ data 9 Shield 11 12 V Compas

40 | Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar 8000i F AA010084 Ethernet cross-over joiner cable 0.5 m (1.6 ft) female / female. This can be used to conne

Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar 8000i | 41 Transmit If the radar was in Standby mode, it will start transmitting immediately. If the radar was Off

42 | Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar 8000i • Select OK to confirm the new setting. Change the radar bearing alignment Use the radar bearing alig

Connect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121 | 43 6.1 Parts needed NX40/45 and M84/M121 Qnt. Item Description Part No. 1 Open array scann

44 | Connect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121 Heading sensor (optional) Qnt. Item Description Part No. 1 FC40 Fluxgate Compass OR R

Connect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121 | 45 A Scanner Scanner comes with a 20 m (65.5 ft) cable (B) that needs to be attached. For pa

46 | Connect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121 6.3 Set up the radar with the Simrad NX40/45 or Northstar M84/M121 When the radar is enabled

Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i | 47 7.1 Parts needed to connect to a Northstar 6000i / 6100i Qnt. Item Description Part No. 1 Open array scan

Preface | 3 Contents 1 Preface ... 1 1.1 FCC St

48 | Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i 7.2 Connect the radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display The following diagram shows the recommended method

Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i | 49 7.3 Connect the radar communications cable (NS003107) to the junction box The radar communications cable (NS003

50 | Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i NMEA 2 OUT GROUND 10 Black Black 12 Yellow RS-232 GROUND 17 Tan Tan 1 White RS-232 RX 16 Green Gr

Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i | 51 7.4 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (common power source) There is a choice of two diff

52 | Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i 7.5 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (different power sources) When the 6000i or 6100i

Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i | 53 Key for above two drawings A Scanner comes with a 20 m (65.5 ft) cable (B) that needs to be attached. B 6kW

54 | Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i 7.6 Set up the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i 7.7 Turn the radar on and off Before you turn on the ra

Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i | 55 7.8 Configure the navigator communications IMPORTANT: If you are going to operate the radar without a heading

56 | Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i 7.10 Heading sensor requirements The heading sensor can be a stand-alone unit or may be integrated into an aut

Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i | 57 • Press Restore factory settings. (A new Northstar 6000i or 6100i is shipped with standard factory settings th

4 | Preface 4.11 Connect the ground wire... 34 5 Connect Simrad GB40 or Northst

58 | Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i • Press Gain, then press 1, 5, 0 to set the gain to 150. If you are using standard screen colors, the displ

Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i | 59 7.18 Set the heading calibration (heading sensor not installed) The heading calibration rotates the radar image

60 | Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i 7.21 Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system Note: The following manual tuning procedure is pro

Maintenance | 61 Before doing any maintenance work, always ensure that the radar system is turned OFF at the main power source. If a rectifier un

62 | Troubleshoot the radar This appendix gives information on fixing possible problems with the radar. Many problems are caused by: • faulty or l

Troubleshoot the radar | 63 9.3 Radar is not operating correctly If no image appears on the screen and screen shows message no scanner detected: •

64 | Drawings 10.1 Drawings: 6 kW scanner 10 Drawings

Drawings | 65 10.2 Drawings: 10 kW scanner

66 | Drawings 10.3 Drawings: 25 kW scanner

Drawings | 67 10.4 Radar processor: Dimensions

Preface | 5 9 Troubleshoot the radar ... 62 9.1 Technical support, servic

68 | Specifications 11.1 Radar system specifications: 6 kW DC input 10.8 to 42 V (DC 12 V, 24 V or 32 V systems)* Scanner type Open array Scann

Specifications | 69 Gain Minimum 90 dB Noise figure NJT1969 @ 6 dB (average) at front-end input Temperature range +5ºF to +131ºF (-15ºC to +55ºC)

70 | Specifications Pulse length/PRF 0.08µs ± 30% 2250 Hz ± 5% 0.25µs ± 25% 1700 Hz ± 5% 0.50µs ± 25% 1200 Hz ± 5% 1.0µs ± 25% 650 Hz ± 5% Duplexe

Specifications | 71 Vibration Amplitude 2 x 13.2 Hz, ± 0.03" [1 mm] ± 10% Amplitude 13.2 Hz to 100 Hz, gravity acceleration 0.7 m/sec² Water

72 | Specifications Waterproof No rating Temperature range +5ºF to +131ºF (–15ºC to +55ºC) Relative humidity 95% at 104ºF (+40ºC) Power up time

Navico radar part numbers | 73 Radar Kits Description Old part numbers 2009 Part numbers DX42S 18" radome 2 kW w/ 15 m cable and radar proc

74 | Navico radar part numbers 24" radome 4 kW w/ 15 m cable AA010025LOW Radar processors 2 kW Navico radar processor module NS004780R AA

6 | Introduction to the Navico radar system This manual explains how to install the radar scanner and the Navico radar processor. It also explains

Navico Radar 6kW, 10kW and 25kW Installation manual English, Doc.no. MN000785A-G

Introduction to the Navico radar system | 7 2.1 Radar system overview The radar system is intended for use in a marine environment. It consists of