RA83/84/85/93/94/95 Series Chapter 4
Operation Manual Installation
Chapter 4 Installation
4.1 Installation considerations
Qualified service personnel should perform the installation of the RA83/84/85/93/94/
95 series. The installation comprises the following operations.
(1) Unpacking each component of the system.
(2) Inspection of the exterior of each component unit and accessory.
(3) Checking the ship’s mains voltage and current capacity.
(4) Determining the site of installation
(5) Installing the Antenna Unit.
(6) Installing the Processor Unit
(7) Installing the accessory items
(8) Planning the cable routing and connections
(9) Commissioning
4.2 Unpacking each component of the system
Unpack your package and check if all of the items stated in the packing list are
contained in the package. If not, report this to the insurance agent for tracing missing
goods or refund.
4.3 Inspection of each component unit and accessories
Carefully check the exterior of each component unit for dents, damage, etc. Also
check the inside of component units for electrical and mechanical damage.
4.4 Setting the units
To achieve the best operational performance, the following factors must be
considered.
4.4.1 Antenna Unit
(1) The radar antenna should be mounted on the centerline of your ship where no
large obstacles interfere with the path of the radar beam.
(2) Location should be as high as possible, however, keep in mind that nearby objects
may be overlooked if mounted too high. Also note that the higher the antenna, the
higher the level of sea clutter.
(3) The mounting surface should be as flat as possible and approximately parallel
with the vessel’s water line.
(4) The antenna unit should be positioned forward of large structure and exhaust
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