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Koden MDC-7060 User Manual

Koden MDC-7060
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Koden MDC-7060 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMarine Radar
Power Output6 kW
Rotation Speed24 rpm
Antenna Length4 ft
Frequency9410 MHz
DisplayColor LCD
Power Supply12-24 VDC

Summary

Chapter 1 Display and Operation

Radar Display

Overview of the radar display layout, including screen sections and information panels.

Operation Unit

Detailed description of the radar's control panel keys, knobs, and indicators.

Menu usage

Instructions for navigating and operating the radar through its menu system.

Cursor Access usage

How to use the trackball and ENT key for direct function access.

Chapter 2 Radar Basic Operation

Power ON/OFF

Step-by-step guide for turning the radar system on and off.

Change Brilliance

How to adjust the brightness of the display and operation panel.

Transmission

Procedures for enabling and disabling radar transmission mode.

Tuning method

Adjusting manual and auto tuning for optimal radar performance.

Change range scale

How to adjust the radar's coverage area and range units.

Adjust receiver gain (GAIN)

Methods for adjusting receiver gain for better target detection.

Reject sea clutter (anti-SEA)

Techniques to suppress sea clutter for clearer display.

Reject rain/snow clutter (anti-RAIN)

Methods to reduce clutter caused by weather conditions.

Change transmission pulse width (SP/LP)

Adjusting pulse width for target detection at different ranges.

Select Display Mode

Options for Head Up, Course Up, and North Up display modes.

Ground and Sea stabilization

Setting stabilization modes for accurate target tracking.

Measurement of distance by RR and VRM

Using Range Rings and Variable Range Markers for distance measurement.

Measurement of bearing by EBL

Using Electronic Bearing Lines for bearing measurement.

Bearing mode set up

Configuring bearing display modes (True/Relative).

Measurement of distance/bearing by PI

Using Parallel Index lines for distance and bearing measurements.

Measurement distance/bearing by ERBL

Using ERBL for distance and bearing measurements.

Change color and brightness (Day/Night)

Adjusting display colors and brightness for day/night conditions.

Remove the heading line/navigation data

Temporarily hiding heading and navigation data for better target visibility.

Target trail

Displaying target trails for tracking and collision avoidance.

Off Center

Adjusting the display center for a wider view in the heading direction.

Function key usage

How to assign and use the dedicated function keys for quick access.

Set picture mode

Selecting predefined picture modes for various conditions.

Echo process

Suppressing clutter and improving target visibility using echo processing.

Echo expansion

Enlarging target images for easier viewing.

Interference rejection (IR)

Reducing interference from other radars.

Video contrast

Adjusting the contrast for better signal differentiation.

Noise rejection

Removing white noise and other signals for a cleaner picture.

Echo color rejection

Removing unwanted signals based on echo color.

Pulse width

Changing transmission pulse width for optimal target detection.

Receiving Radar Beacons, SART and Radar Enhancer

How to receive signals from Radar Beacons, SART, and Radar Enhancers.

Inter-switch

Setting up two radars to be connected together.

Cursor data

Displaying cursor data in distance/bearing and latitude/longitude.

Reference position and Display center

Setting the reference point and display center for measurements.

Setup own ship outline

Setting the ship's outline and antenna position relative to CCRP.

FERRY MODE

Function for river navigation, showing ferry mode and heading line.

Display setup

Adjusting display settings like ALL PPI mode and rotation margin.

Chapter 3 Alarm

Collision avoidance

Recommendations for maneuvering based on SOG and COG for collision prevention.

Echo alarm

Setting fan-type alarm areas for target detection.

Map area alarm

Alarms when echoes enter or leave a defined map area.

Guard zone alarm

Alarms when tracked targets enter a guard zone.

Nav line cross

Alarms when the ship crosses a predefined navigation line.

Alarm List

Displays a list of currently active alarms.

Alarm History list

Displays a list of past alarms.

Alarm on/off (TT and AIS)

Setting auto-acquisition alarm functions for TT and AIS.

Chapter 4 Target (AIS, TT and Trial manoeuvre)

Common setting

General settings for target vectors, time, and stabilization.

AIS

Automatic Identification System features and display options.

TT (ARPA)

Tracking functions for target acquisition and collision avoidance.

Trial manoeuvre

Simulating own ship's movement for anti-collision planning.

Chapter 5 Nav tool

Guard line

Displays parallel lines to the heading for navigation reference.

HL blink

Blinking HL marker to confirm absence of small targets.

Stern line

Displays a dotted line towards the stern for reference.

Barge icon

Displays a barge icon for river operations, adjustable size.

Chapter 6 Map operation

MAP function display ON or OFF

Controls the overall display of the MAP function.

OWN SHIP PAST TRACK

Records and displays the past track of the own ship.

Target track past position display

Sets up and displays past track positions for targets.

COAST LINE

Allows users to create and display coast lines for navigation.

NAV LINE

Displays navigation lines for visual navigation aid.

ROUTE

Allows users to set up routes for visual navigation aid.

EVENT MKR

Displays various marks on designated places for signs or areas.

AREA

Input points connected by a line for visual navigation and alarms.

MONITORED ROUTE

Displays ROUTE information from external devices.

WPT ID DISP

Displays Waypoint (WPT) name information from external devices.

TARGET TRACK ID

Associates a label number with each target track.

DATUM

Defines the datum to which position locations are referenced.

EDIT USER DATUM

Allows users to enter custom datum names.

POSITION OFFSET

Selects offset input of position (DTM, MAN).

GPS BUOY

Displays buoy information received from a connected GPS BUOY.

WPT FLAG

Displays a flag at the first waypoint of a route or waypoint.

LAT/LON LINE

Enables display of geographical latitude and longitude lines.

C-MAP chart display

Displays C-MAP charts from an inserted SD-card.

Chapter 7 System and Maintenance menu operation

SYSTEM MENU

Access point for system-related settings.

Change UTC/LOCAL time

Adjusting the radar's time settings.

User memory

Managing user profiles, saving settings, and editing names.

Sound setting

Configuring sound, key click, and external buzzer settings.

LANGUAGE select

Switching the user interface language between English and Japanese.

DISPLAY INFOMATION (DISP INFO)

Reducing radar information items for a wider view.

HELP window ON/OFF

Enabling or disabling the help window for operations.

MAINTENANCE MENU

Access point for maintenance functions like startup and backup.

BACKUP of Setup data (Cannot be used while transmitting)

Saving and restoring radar setup data to internal or external memory.

TOTAL HOUR and TX HOUR (Cannot be used while transmitting)

Viewing and resetting total operating and transmitting hours.

MENU SETUP

Simplifying the menu by turning unused items ON or OFF.

System Program

Confirming firmware version and updating the system program.

Chapter 8 Principal of radar system

What is radar system?

Explanation of how a radar system works, including components and principles.

Characteristics of radar radio wave

Properties of radar waves, including beam width and reflected targets.

Radar interference

Understanding and reducing interference from other radars.

Chapter 9 Simple fault diagnosis

No alarm sound

Procedure to troubleshoot issues with the alarm sound.

Operation unit (panel) key is not operational

Testing keys and knobs on the operation unit for functionality.

TT is not operational

Diagnosing issues when the TT (ARPA) function is not working.

No AIS display

Troubleshooting steps for when AIS data is not displayed.

Need to confirm serial input

Checking serial input from connected devices.

No radar video display

Diagnosing issues when no radar video is shown on the display.

Frozen Display

Procedures for troubleshooting a frozen or unresponsive display.

About alarms

Explains alarm categories, display, and confirmation procedures.

Chapter 10 Specifications

Antenna and Scanner unit

Technical specifications for the antenna and scanner components.

Display, Processor and Operation unit

Specifications for the display, processor, and operation units.

External view and dimensions

Physical dimensions and external views of the main units.

Chapter 11 Appendix

Menu tree

Detailed hierarchical view of the radar's menu structure.

Special key operations

Explains special functions performed using key combinations.

Details of the data input format

Formats for various NMEA data inputs like Heading, Speed, and Position.

Details of TT tracking data output

Formats for TT tracking data output, including target labels and messages.

Details of the radar data output

Formats for radar system and own ship data output.

Interface specification

Specifications for serial data interfaces (NAV, EPFS, SDME, AIS).

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