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. [. . . ] Lowrance HDS units sold in the USA do not require an interface box and the scanner connects directly to the display or Ethernet switch Brand Lowrance Lowrance Simrad Northstar Northstar Northstar Simrad Model HDS USA HDS R. O. W GB40 8000i 8000i + N2k M series NX40/45 Radar interface box used N/A RI11 RI10 RI11 RI10 RI11 RI11 Data connection protocol Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet RS422 RS422 Chart overlay Yes* Yes* Yes* Yes* Yes* Yes* Yes* MARPA No No Yes** Yes** Yes** No No *For best chart overlay performance use a heading sensor. Course over ground can be used but only when moving ** For MARPA it is essential to use a heading sensor with an output speed of 10 Hz. Heading sensor needs to be a rate gyro stabilized compass or better. 8 | 0BIntroduction to the Navico Broadband radar system 2 Install the radar Installation includes: · Mechanical mounting · · · Electrical wiring Configuring the display or network system to work with the radar Adjusting the radar for proper performance Follow these instructions carefully. Removing the cover will void the factory warranty. This section explains how to: · Choose the correct location for the scanner · · · Install the scanner on a power boat or a yacht Choose the correct location for the radar interface box if one is required Install the radar interface box (if required) Please take a moment and check the separate packing list to make sure all components have been supplied 1BInstall the radar | 9 Choose the scanner location The radar's ability to detect targets greatly depends on the position of its scanner. The ideal location for the scanner is high above the vessel's keel line where there are no obstacles. A higher installation position increases the radar ranging distance, but it also increases the minimum range around the vessel where targets cannot be detected. When you're deciding on the location, consider the following: · The length of the interconnection cable supplied with your radar is usually sufficient. If you think you'll need a longer cable, consult your dealer before installation. 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. 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. [. . . ] Any inaccuracy will be evident when using MARPA or chart overlay. Lowrance HDS radar setup Enter radar installation by pressing Menu > Settings > Radar > Installation. To set the antenna height: · Use the Up / Down arrows to select antenna height from the menu. The value will represent the antenna height above sea level in the units that have selected such as feet or meters. To start the radar: · Press pages > Radar > Radar State. Select transmit to activate the radar. To adjust the bearing alignment: · · · Use the Up / Down arrows to select bearing alignment. [. . . ]