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531986-1_A
Humminbird
®
Radar
Installation and Operations Manual
Humminbird
®
Radar
Installation and Operations Manual
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Summary

Warnings

How Radar Works

Prepare for Installation

Choose the Mounting Location

Guidelines for selecting an optimal and safe mounting position for the radar scanner.

Adjust for Obstacles

Procedures and calculations for minimizing shadow zones caused by boat structures.

Installation

AS 12 RD2 KW: Scanner Installation

Detailed steps for installing the AS 12RD2KW radar scanner unit.

AS 21 RD4 KW: Scanner Installation

Detailed steps for installing the AS 21RD4KW radar scanner unit.

Connect Power

Instructions for connecting the radar scanner unit to the boat's power supply.

Start;Stop Radar Transmission

Start Transmission or Start Timed Transmission

Procedures for initiating radar transmission or setting up timed scans.

Set Timed Transmission Settings

Configuration options for timed radar scans to save power.

Stop Transmission

Steps for safely stopping radar transmission and powering down the unit.

Radar Configuration

Open the Radar Installation Menu

Guide to accessing the radar system's installation settings menu.

Tune the Radar

Process for tuning the radar automatically or manually for optimal performance.

Adjust the Trigger Delay

Adjusts signal timing to ensure targets appear straight on the display.

Set the Main Bang Suppression

Sets a range around the boat where radar signals are suppressed.

Set the Sector Blanking Range

Defines an area where the radar will not transmit, preventing false echoes.

Adjust the Heading Line

Synchronizes the on-screen heading with the boat's actual heading.

Radar Operations

Menus

Overview of the Radar Main Menu and X-Press™ Menu for operations.

Open the Radar X-Press Menu

Instructions to access the Radar X-Press™ Menu for quick adjustments.

Views

Radar View

Displays radar data on the full screen of the control head.

Chart;Radar Combo View (GPS Required)

Combines chart and radar information in a split screen for integrated navigation.

Radar Display Settings

Adjust Interference Rejection

Reduces unwanted noise or interference from other radar sources.

Change the Radar Display Palette

Selects different color schemes for the radar display.

Display Range Rings

Controls the visibility of range rings on the radar display.

Adjust Radar Settings

Adjust STC Settings

Controls clutter from rain or sea conditions.

Adjust Gain Settings

Adjusts radar sensitivity to detect targets or reduce clutter.

Adjust FTC Settings

Removes clutter caused by rain or snow.

Adjust the Transmission Range

Sets the radar's effective transmission range or zoom level.

EBL;VRM

Create an EBL;VRM with the Cursor (GPS required)

Uses the cursor to measure distance and bearing between targets.

Create an EBL;VRM with the X-Press Menu

Creates EBL/VRM measurements via the X-Press™ Menu.

Edit an EBL;VRM Pair

Modifies existing Electronic Bearing Range and Variable Range Ring pairs.

Delete an EBL;VRM

Removes saved EBL/VRM measurements from the system.

Specifications - AS 12 RD2 KW

Specifications - AS 21 RD4 KW

Contact Humminbird

Summary

Warnings

How Radar Works

Prepare for Installation

Choose the Mounting Location

Guidelines for selecting an optimal and safe mounting position for the radar scanner.

Adjust for Obstacles

Procedures and calculations for minimizing shadow zones caused by boat structures.

Installation

AS 12 RD2 KW: Scanner Installation

Detailed steps for installing the AS 12RD2KW radar scanner unit.

AS 21 RD4 KW: Scanner Installation

Detailed steps for installing the AS 21RD4KW radar scanner unit.

Connect Power

Instructions for connecting the radar scanner unit to the boat's power supply.

Start;Stop Radar Transmission

Start Transmission or Start Timed Transmission

Procedures for initiating radar transmission or setting up timed scans.

Set Timed Transmission Settings

Configuration options for timed radar scans to save power.

Stop Transmission

Steps for safely stopping radar transmission and powering down the unit.

Radar Configuration

Open the Radar Installation Menu

Guide to accessing the radar system's installation settings menu.

Tune the Radar

Process for tuning the radar automatically or manually for optimal performance.

Adjust the Trigger Delay

Adjusts signal timing to ensure targets appear straight on the display.

Set the Main Bang Suppression

Sets a range around the boat where radar signals are suppressed.

Set the Sector Blanking Range

Defines an area where the radar will not transmit, preventing false echoes.

Adjust the Heading Line

Synchronizes the on-screen heading with the boat's actual heading.

Radar Operations

Menus

Overview of the Radar Main Menu and X-Press™ Menu for operations.

Open the Radar X-Press Menu

Instructions to access the Radar X-Press™ Menu for quick adjustments.

Views

Radar View

Displays radar data on the full screen of the control head.

Chart;Radar Combo View (GPS Required)

Combines chart and radar information in a split screen for integrated navigation.

Radar Display Settings

Adjust Interference Rejection

Reduces unwanted noise or interference from other radar sources.

Change the Radar Display Palette

Selects different color schemes for the radar display.

Display Range Rings

Controls the visibility of range rings on the radar display.

Adjust Radar Settings

Adjust STC Settings

Controls clutter from rain or sea conditions.

Adjust Gain Settings

Adjusts radar sensitivity to detect targets or reduce clutter.

Adjust FTC Settings

Removes clutter caused by rain or snow.

Adjust the Transmission Range

Sets the radar's effective transmission range or zoom level.

EBL;VRM

Create an EBL;VRM with the Cursor (GPS required)

Uses the cursor to measure distance and bearing between targets.

Create an EBL;VRM with the X-Press Menu

Creates EBL/VRM measurements via the X-Press™ Menu.

Edit an EBL;VRM Pair

Modifies existing Electronic Bearing Range and Variable Range Ring pairs.

Delete an EBL;VRM

Removes saved EBL/VRM measurements from the system.

Specifications - AS 12 RD2 KW

Specifications - AS 21 RD4 KW

Contact Humminbird

Humminbird Radar Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHumminbird
ModelRadar
CategoryMarine Radar
LanguageEnglish