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Koden MDC-900 Series User Manual

Koden MDC-900 Series
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Koden MDC-900 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Output4 kW
Range Resolution10 m
Power Supply12/24 V DC
Range0.0625 to 96 NM
Antenna Rotation Speed24 rpm
Input Voltage12/24 V DC

Summary

Important Notices

For Your Safe Operation

Caution Item on Equipment

Lists cautions related to electrical hazards, dust, location, and static electricity.

Caution Item on Handling

Details safety warnings for the rotating aerial and electromagnetic disturbance.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Encompasses warnings against disassembly, fire, high voltage, and display unit handling.

Introduction

System Configuration

Configuration of Equipment

Chapter 1 Basic Operation

How to read the radar screen

Explains radar screen elements, symbols, and display conventions.

How to use the keys

Details the function and operation of each control panel key.

Power On/Off

Describes unit power cycling, startup sequence, and language selection.

Brilliance Adjustment

Guides on adjusting LCD and panel brightness for optimal visibility.

Transmission

Covers the procedure for starting and stopping the radar transmission.

Switch-over of Range

Details changing observation ranges for main and sub-screens.

Gain Adjustment

Guides on adjusting radar gain for optimal image clarity.

STC Adjustment

Explains STC to suppress sea clutter for better target visibility.

Use of [F1] and [F2] keys

Lists functions assignable to F1/F2 keys and their usage.

Delete of Heading Line

Describes how to temporarily delete the heading line for clearer viewing.

Use of Crosshair Cursor

Explains how to move and use the crosshair cursor for measurements.

Measuring the distance and bearing between two points

Guides using the crosshair cursor for distance and bearing measurements.

Camera Display

Details connecting and displaying CCD camera video on the radar screen.

Chapter 2 How to use the menu

How to operate the menu

Explains navigation and usage of the radar's menu system.

FTC Adjustment

Guides using FTC to reduce rain/snow clutter for clearer detection.

Setting of Display Mode

Covers display modes like H UP, N UP, C UP, and RM/TM motion.

True Motion Reset

Explains resetting True Motion display when ship exits movable range.

Display Select

Details options for displaying radar images: PPI, PPI/PPI, PPI/NAV.

Setting of OFF CENTER

Describes how to shift the radar display's center point.

Setting of Enhance

Explains enlarging small targets for better visibility.

Setting of Signal Process

Guides on stabilizing unstable target signals for clearer display.

Setting of Pulse Width

Details selecting pulse width for optimal target detection.

Trailing

Explains displaying target trails to visualize movement over time.

EBL

Guides on using the Electronic Bearing Line for measuring bearings.

VRM

Explains using the Variable Range Marker for measuring distances.

Display Color

Details adjusting display colors for improved visibility.

Crosshair Cursor Shape

Allows changing the shape and extension of the crosshair cursor.

PI (Parallel Index Line)

Explains displaying parallel lines for navigation assistance.

Bearing Mode

Covers setting bearing display as true or relative to north.

Vector

Describes displaying vectors representing heading and speed of ships.

Alarm

Guides setting IN/OUT alarms for target detection within specified ranges.

Sleep

Explains sleep mode for power saving and its alarm combination.

AIS

Details displaying information received from other ships via AIS.

ATA

Covers Automatic Tracking features for targets, including acquisition and display.

Chapter 3 How to use the system menu

Display of System Menu

Explains accessing and navigating the system's menu structure.

Setting of Assist Items

Covers setting up supplementary functions for effective radar use.

Bearing Setting

Guides adjusting the radar image's bearing for accurate alignment.

TX Delay Adjustment

Explains matching radar target distance with actual distances.

MBS

Details the Minimum Bandwidth Suppression feature to reduce transmission leaks.

STC Curve

Guides adjusting STC curve based on antenna height for sea clutter.

Tune Select

Covers selecting AUTO or MANUAL tuning for optimal reception frequency.

Automatic Tuning

Explains automatic tuning for best performance after installation.

Manual Tune Adjustment

Guides manual tuning when environmental conditions affect reception.

Pulse Width

Details setting pulse width for different ranges and priorities.

Interference Rejection

Explains using IR to eliminate noise from other radars.

Echo Color Divide

Guides changing image colors for better echo discrimination.

Signal Select

Covers selecting input signals from antenna, monitor, or demo.

Field of Angle

Allows adjustment of display's visibility angle for better viewing.

NMEA

Covers setting NMEA data transmission speeds for external equipment.

Preset

Explains customizing radar settings like F1/F2 keys and display colors.

Maintenance

Introduces the system menu for maintenance and self-diagnosis.

Chapter 4 Maintenance

Maintenance

Provides procedures for periodic inspection and cleaning of the radar equipment.

Monthly Inspection

Details monthly checks for LCD filter and antenna surface.

Yearly Inspection

Outlines yearly checks for antenna drive motor brushes.

Fuse Replacement

Instructions on replacing a blown fuse and safety warnings.

Consumables

Discusses the magnetron as a consumable needing periodic replacement.

Trouble Diagnosis

Guides on troubleshooting radar issues and information for repair.

Self-diagnostic Function

Explains using the built-in self-diagnostic feature for problem identification.

Inspection at Each Location

Provides a table of troubleshooting steps for various radar problems.

Chapter 5 Equipment

Antenna Installation

Covers determining optimal location and mounting the radar antenna.

Cable Connection

Details wiring procedures for connecting radome and open antennas.

Display Unit Installation

Guides on installing the display unit on desktop or flush-mounting.

Adjustment after Installation

Outlines crucial checks and adjustments required after installation.

Wiring

Provides a comprehensive diagram for connecting components to the display unit.

Pin Assignment of Rear Connector

Details pin configurations for all rear panel connectors.

Connection of DC power cable (CW-265-2M)

Explains how to connect the DC power cable.

Connection with the AIS Receiver (J1)

Guides on connecting an optional AIS receiver.

Connection with the navigation equipment (J3, J4)

Details connecting navigation equipment using NMEA ports.

Connection of External Buzzer and External Monitor (J6)

Explains connecting external audio/visual alerts.

Connection of CCD Camera (J7)

Guides on connecting an optional CCD camera for video display.

List of Input/Output Sentence

Provides a list of NMEA sentences supported for input and output.

Chapter 6 Attached Table

Menu Configuration

Presents a detailed mapping of menu items and their settings.

Specifications

Lists the technical specifications for different MDC-900 series models.

External View

Provides dimensional drawings and external views of the equipment.

Chapter 7 Principle of radar system

What is the radar system?

Explains the basic functionality and components of a radar system.

Side lobe

Describes side lobes and their effect on radar performance.

Beam width

Explains antenna beam width and its impact on resolution.

Characteristics of radar radio wave

Discusses radio wave propagation and interaction with targets.

Radar interference

Explains sources of radar interference and how to reduce them.

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