User manual RAYMARINE PATHFINDER RADAR SCANNERS

[. . . ] Pathfinder Radar Scanners Owner's Handbook Document number: 81154_7 Date: 1st March 2004 i Pathfinder Radar Scanners Pathfinder Radar Scanners Owners Handbook March 2004 Intended Use The scanner units detailed in this handbook form part of navigational radar systems intended for light marine use. These radar systems are only an aid to navigation. WARNING: The 4D radome scanner connected to an SL70, SL70 PLUS or SL70RC PLUS 7" LCD display unit DOES NOT conform to the EU directive 95/ 5/EC, therefore such a system cannot be installed on a vessel within the EU. Safety Notices This radar equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or navigational inaccuracies. [. . . ] Heavy duty cables are available in 15 m and 25 m lengths which should be sufficient to complete the cable run required on most small vessels. For longer runs, 5 m and 10 m extension cables are available, both have 4 power cores to minimize voltage drops over the cable run and incorporate in-line moulded plugs. The maximum inter-unit cable length is limited by the minimum supply voltage and the scanner type. CAUTION: 10 kW scanner systems cannot be used directly with 12 V systems; they require a 12 V to 24 V converter rated to 180 W. Contact your authorized Raymarine dealer or distributor for details. 12 V Systems (4 kW scanners only) For vessels with 12 V power systems, the recommended cable(s) for different run lengths are given in the following table, which assumes a minimum supply voltage of 10. 7 V (the lowest voltage likely to be reached by a 12 V battery in normal marine use). Do not use cable combinations that are not included in the table. Table 1-6: Recommended 4 kW Open Array Scanner Inter-Unit Cable(s) for Vessels with 12 V Power Systems Inter-Unit Cable Length Required (m) 5 15 15 4 kW Scanners 5m heavy 15 m heavy 5 m heavy + 10 m extension Refer to the packing list in Section 1. 2 for cable part numbers 24 V and 32 V Systems - 4 kW scanners For vessels with 24 V and 32 V power systems, any combination of inter-unit cable up to a maximum length of 35 m can be used. 18 Pathfinder Radar Scanners 24 V and 32 V Systems - 10kW scanners 10 kW open array scanners can use any combination of inter-unit cable up to a maximum length of 35 m. However, these systems use considerable power and installations should be planned to minimize all cable lengths. Extension Power Cable Lengths (m) - 10 kW Scanner. Power cable The open array scanner systems are intended for use on ships' DC power systems operating in the following ranges: 4 kW 10 kW 10. 7 to 44 V DC range (that is, 12 V, 24 V and 32 V systems) 20 to 44 V DC range (that is, 24 V and 32 V systems). CAUTION: Do not use the open array scanner with an SL70, SL70 PLUS, SL70RC PLUS or Autohelm 7" LCD display unit. Failure to observe this may result in permanent damage to the display unit. 10 kW open array scanner systems cannot be used directly with 12 V systems; they require a 12 V to 24 V converter rated to 180 W. Contact your authorized Raymarine dealer or distributor for details. Open array scanners draw considerable power from the vessels power source, especially in high wind speeds. It is essential for reliable operation that the unit is supplied with a low resistance power cable system, especially when operated from a 12 V power system. 12 V systems (4 kW scanners only) Extensions to the supplied power cable must be kept to a minimum and the power should be fed directly from the output of the battery isolator switch via its own dedicated cable system. It is recommended that no additional power switch is included in this power cable. CAUTION: The display unit does not include a fuse for scanner power, so an in-line fuse or circuit breaker MUST be included in the power cable. All power connections must be of high quality to minimize their resistance and to remove the risk of accidental shorts. Recommended maximum power cable extensions are given in the table below. These figures relate to the total cable extension, from the end of the supplied 1. 5 m power cable to the system battery terminals. Do not exceed these lengths as unreliable operation may result. 19 Table 1-7: Max. [. . . ] Subject to the limitations and other provisions set forth in this warranty, the product will be either repaired or replaced by Raymarine within a reasonable period of time and at no further cost to the customer. the determination of whether to repair or replace a product shall be at the sole discretion of Raymarine, and shall be the sole remedy of the customer under this warranty. 4. Warranty Limitations Raymarine warranty does not apply to equipment that has been subjected to accident, abuse or mis-use, shipping damage, alterations, corrosion, incorrect and/or non-authorized service, or to a product on which the serial number has been altered, mutilated or removed. Raymarine assumes no responsibility for damage incurred during installation or as a result of incorrect installation. [. . . ]