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Kongsberg Simrad RA94 User Manual

Kongsberg Simrad RA94
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Simrad RA83/84/85
RA93/94/95
Marine Radar
ALWAYS AT THE FOREFRONT OF TECHNOLOGY
Americas:
Simrad Inc.
19210 33rd. Avenue West, Suite A
Lynnwood WA 98036, USA
Telephon: +1 425 778 8821
Telefax: +1 425 771 7211
Supplier:
Europe:
Simrad AB, Trading
Svalörtsgatan 14
S-42668 Västra Frölunda, Sweden
Telephon:+46 31 69 51 00
Telefax: +46 31 69 51 20

Table of Contents

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Kongsberg Simrad RA94 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryMarine Radar
ManufacturerKongsberg Simrad
TypeRA94
Power Output25 kW
RangeUp to 96 nautical miles
Beamwidth0.9° horizontal
InterfaceARPA, AIS

Summary

Preface: Maintenance Safety Precautions

Maintenance Safety Precautions

Details safety measures for maintenance, including high voltage and static electricity.

Chapter 3: Technical Specifications

Chapter 4: Installation Procedures

Installation Considerations and Preparation

Covers initial considerations, unpacking, inspection, and unit setting.

Cable Routing and Connections

Details how to route and connect cables for the antenna and processor units.

Step-by-Step Installation Procedure

Guides through installing the transceiver, aerial, processor, and other components.

Post-Installation Setup and Calibration

Details procedures for transmission timing, heading setup, and GAIN/STC settings.

Chapter 5: Basic Radar Operation

Introduction, Control Panel, and Controls

Introduces basic operation, control panel layout, and operating controls.

Getting Started and Basic Operations

Guides users through initial startup and fundamental radar operations.

Chapter 5: Switches and Controls

Power, Standby/Transmit, and Range Controls

Details the function of POWER, STBY/TX, and RANGE controls.

Pulse Length and Brilliance Controls

Explains the SP/LP switch for pulse length and the BRILL control for display brightness.

Chapter 5: Gain, Clutter, and EBL Controls

Gain, SEA, and RAIN Controls

Describes controls for receiver gain, sea clutter, and rain clutter reduction.

Chapter 5: EBL, VRM, and Panel Controls

EBL and VRM Controls

Details the EBL control for bearing and VRM control for distance measurement.

Chapter 5: Display and Mode Controls

Off-Center and Data Display Functions

Covers offsetting the radar picture and displaying navigational data.

Chapter 5: EPA/ATA and Alarm Controls

EPA/ATA Function Keys

Details keys for updating, deleting, acquiring, and managing targets in EPA/ATA.

Chapter 5: Menu and Getting Started

Menu and Entry Keys

Explains the function of MENU, ENT, HL OFF, and AUDIO OFF keys.

Getting Started Procedure

Guides the user through the initial power-on and system startup sequence.

Chapter 5: Basic Radar Operations

Overview of Basic Radar Operations

Lists key operations including range, pulse, gain, clutter, and measurement.

Range Scale and Pulse Selection

Details how to select the radar's range scale and transmission pulse length.

Chapter 5: Clutter Controls and Bearing Measurement

Anti-clutter SEA and RAIN Controls

Explains how to use SEA and RAIN controls to reduce sea and rain clutter.

Bearing Measurement with EBLs

Details procedures for measuring target bearing using single and dual EBLs.

Chapter 5: Range Measurement and Point-to-Point

Range Measurement Techniques

Covers range measurement using Range Rings and VRMs (single and dual).

Measuring Distance and Bearing Between Two Points

Explains how to use offset EBL/VRM to measure distance and bearing between targets.

Chapter 5: Picture Adjustment and Presentation Modes

Picture Off-Centering Function

Describes how to offset the radar picture for better viewing.

Selecting Radar Presentation Modes

Explains the four available presentation modes: Head Up, North Up, Course Up, True Motion.

Chapter 5: Guard Zone and Navigational Data Display

Setting the Guard Zone Alarm

Details how to set the position, depth, and width of the Guard Zone alarm.

Chapter 6: Using the Menu System

RADAR Menu Functions

Details settings for radar picture stabilization and EPA/ATA functions.

Chapter 6: Common Key Operation and Menu Overview

Chapter 6: DISP Menu - MARK Functions

Chapter 6: DISP Menu - ECHO Functions

Chapter 6: DISP Menu - NAV Functions

Chapter 6: DISP Menu - NAV Functions (Continued)

Chapter 6: DISP Menu (Continued) and ADJUST Menu

Chapter 6: ADJUST Menu - Alignment and Sensitivity

Chapter 6: ADJUST Menu - Tuning and Gain Presets

Chapter 6: ADJUST Menu - Clutter and Suppression Presets

Chapter 6: ADJUST and SYSTEM Menus

Chapter 6: SYSTEM Menu - I/O Setup (Speed and Log)

Chapter 6: SYSTEM Menu - Setup and Buzzer

Chapter 6: SYSTEM Menu - Timing, Heading, and Height

Chapter 6: SYSTEM Menu - Motion Reset and Sound Settings

Chapter 6: SYSTEM Menu - Alarm, Trails, and Off-Center

Chapter 6: SYSTEM Menu - Built-in Test Equipment

Chapter 6: Maintenance and EPA Operation

Chapter 6: EPA Operation Details

Chapter 6: EPA Terms Explanation

Chapter 6: EPA Symbols and Vector Time

Chapter 6: EPA Target Limits and Plotting Correction

Chapter 6: Operating the ATA System

Chapter 6: ATA Functions and Symbols

Chapter 6: ATA Warning Symbols and Guard Zone Setup

Chapter 6: Guard Zone Depth and Width Setup

Chapter 6: Operating the AIS System

Chapter 6: AIS Target Symbols and Status

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting and Servicing

Information Required for Service and Self-Diagnosis

Details information needed for service and explains self-diagnosis features.

Troubleshooting Procedures

Provides first-line faultfinding steps and faultfinding charts for diagnosis.

On-Board Servicing and Fuse Replacement

Covers on-board servicing, including procedures for replacing fuses.

Chapter 8: Operation Unit Troubleshooting

Operation Unit Power and Connection Checks

Troubleshooting steps for the operation unit not turning on or showing display.

Operation Unit Fault Diagnosis

Diagnosing faults related to menu display, panel checks, and control/key switches.

Chapter 8: System and Antenna Unit Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Display Synchronization and Signals

Diagnoses issues with display sync, RGB signals, and erratic text/graphics.

Antenna Unit Fault Diagnosis

Troubleshoots antenna unit faults like shorted +12V, faulty pulse selection, and rotation issues.

Chapter 8: Antenna Unit Fault Diagnosis (Continued)

Modulator PCB and Pulse Selection Faults

Diagnoses faults related to the modulator PCB, pulse selection, and +24V supply.

Antenna Rotation and Fuse Checks

Troubleshoots antenna rotation issues and checks motor fuses.

Chapter 8: Antenna Unit Signal and Rotation Troubleshooting

Motor Power and Brush Issues

Diagnoses motor power supply and brush degradation for antenna rotation.

Azimuth and Heading Line Signal Troubleshooting

Troubleshoots azimuth and heading line abnormal messages and signal pulses.

Chapter 8: Antenna Unit - Transmit and Tuning Faults

Troubleshooting No Transmit and Modulator PCB Faults

Diagnoses issues with transmission, modulator PCB, and magnetron heater.

Manual Tuning and IF PCB Faults

Troubleshoots manual tuning problems and IF PCB or LNFE module faults.

Chapter 8: Antenna Unit - Tuning and Picture Faults

Tuning Meter and Automatic Tuning Issues

Troubleshoots tuning meter faults and problems with automatic tuning function.

No Picture and Magnetron Current Abnormal

Diagnoses issues causing no picture display or magnetron current abnormalities.

Chapter 8: Poor Sensitivity and MIC Module Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Poor Sensitivity

Diagnoses poor sensitivity issues, including magnetron and MIC monitor voltage.

MIC Module and IF PCB Faults

Troubleshoots MIC module faults and issues related to the IF PCB.

Chapter 8: On-Board Servicing and Fuse Replacement

Fuse Types and Ratings

Lists the types, shapes, and ratings of the three fuses provided.

Location of Fuses on Processor Unit

Shows the location of the main, modulator, and drive motor fuses on the processor unit.

Chapter 9: Maintenance Procedures

Chapter 9: Monthly and Yearly Maintenance Details

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