User manual NORTHSTAR BR24 INSTALLATION REV D

[. . . ] Installation Manual Navico Broadband Radar BR24 English www. lowrance. com www. northstarnav. com. www. simrad-yachting. com Brands by Navico - Leader in Marine Electronics BLANK PAGE Preface Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a normal installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ] Optional cable lengths are 10 m (33 ft), 20 m (65. 5 ft) and 30 m (98 ft). · · If you mount the scanner on a pedestal or base, ensure that rain and sea spray can drain away rapidly, and the breather hole in the base can operate . The scanner is usually installed parallel to the line of the keel. DON'T DO THIS!· DON'T install the scanner too high up, which may cause degradation of the radar picture over short ranges. · · · DON'T install the scanner close to lamps or exhaust outlets. Soot and smoke will degrade the performance of the radar. DON'T install the scanner close to the antennas of other equipment such as direction finders, VHF antennas, GPS equipment as it may cause interference. DON'T install the scanner where a large obstruction (such as an exhaust stack) is at the same level as the beam, because the obstruction is likely to generate false echoes and/or shadow zones. DON'T install the scanner where it will be subjected to strong vibrations because these vibrations could degrade the performance of the radar. DON'T install the scanner such that boat electronics with switch mode power supplies (such as fish-finders and chart plotters) are in the beam of the antenna. · · Minimum distance to install near the ships compass is 0. 7 m (3. 3 ft). It is recommended not to install the scanner on the same beam plane as a conventional pulse radar. A pulse radar must be set to STBY or OFF when the BR24 is being operated. If possible ensure that the location site provides the scanner with a clear view all round the vessel. Installations on power boats that have a steep planing angle, it is recommended to tilt the scanner angle down at the front. (Beam angle is 12. 5° either side of center). 10 | 1BInstall the radar Mounting the scanner · · Use the supplied mounting template and tape it securely to the chosen location site. Before drilling, check that: - you have oriented the mounting template correctly so that the front of the scanner unit will face the front of the vessel the location site is not more than 18 mm (0. 7") thick. If the location site is thicker use longer bolts The four bolts supplied are M8 x 30 mm. If you need to use longer bolts make sure they are marine grade stainless steel and allow for minimum of 8 mm (0. 3") and maximum of 18 mm (0. 7") of thread contact. · · · · · · · Use a 9. 5 mm (3/8") drill bit to drill the four holes where shown on the mounting template. Connect the scanner interconnection cable (see "Connect interconnection cable to the scanner" page 13) Route the connection cable through the cable retention channel. Position the scanner carefully over the bolt holes so that they are aligned. Place a lock washer and a plain washer onto each bolt, as shown. Insert bolt into drill hole and locate into scanners threaded mounting holes and tighten securely. The torque settings for the mounting bolts are 12 Nm ­ 18 Nm (8. 9 lb ft ­ 13. 3 lb ft) 1BInstall the radar | 11 Mounting the radar interface box · · · · · · Install the radar interface box (where applicable) in a dry location away from spray, rain, drips and condensation. The radar interface box must be located where it can be easily connected to the ship's power source, the scanner interconnection cable, and the display or display network. Allow enough room for cables to form a drip loop. [. . . ] Select Transmit. To change the radar bearing alignment: · Select Pages (Display 8000i). If you: · · · · don't have a page that shows the Radar screen in one window and the Chart screen in the other window, edit or create a page that shows these two windows. do have a page that shows the Radar screen in one window and the Chart screen in the other, select it. Check that the Chart has the Radar Overlay turned On. Select the Radar window so that it becomes active. [. . . ]