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Installation
Manual
Navico Radar
2kW and 4kW
English

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Navico 2kW Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNavico
Model2kW
CategoryMarine Radar
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 Preface

1.1 FCC Statement

Regulatory compliance statement regarding radio frequency interference.

1.2 Industry Canada

Regulatory compliance statement for Canadian radio frequency interference.

1.3 CE Compliance

Declaration of conformity with EU essential requirements and provisions.

1.4 Disclaimer

Legal disclaimer regarding product improvements, user responsibility, and liability.

1.5 Warranty

Information about the Navico warranty card and where to find queries.

1.6 Feedback from you

Request for user feedback to improve manual quality.

2 Introduction to the Navico radar system

2.1 Radar system overview

Describes the components and function of the Navico radar system.

2.2 Warnings

Safety warnings regarding radar usage and potential hazards.

3 Install the radar

3.1 Check the radar parts

Lists the components of the Navico radar system and how to check them.

3.2 Choose the scanner location

Guidance on selecting an optimal location for the radar scanner.

3.3 Power boat installations

Specific installation guidance for radar scanners on power boats.

3.4 Yacht installations

Specific installation guidance for radar scanners on yachts.

3.5 How to find the theoretical maximum detection range

Formula and method to calculate the maximum radar detection range.

3.6 How to find the optimum height for the scanner

Method for determining the best scanner height for performance.

3.7 How to reduce false echoes and shadow zones

Techniques to minimize false echoes and shadow zones in radar images.

3.8 Install the scanner unit

Step-by-step instructions for mounting the radar scanner unit.

3.9 Install a scanner on a trestle

Guidance on installing a scanner using a trestle or radar mast.

3.10 Install the radar processor

Instructions for installing the radar processor unit in a suitable location.

4 Wiring the radar system

4.3 Radar processor: 2 kW and 4 kW connections

Details on connecting the radar processor to various display heads.

4.4 Radar processor 2 kW: Connect the interconnection cable to the radar processor

Connecting the 2 kW interconnection cable to the radar processor.

4.5 Radar processor 4 kW: Connect the interconnection cable to the radar processor

Connecting the 4 kW interconnection cable to the radar processor.

4.6 Connect the power cable

Instructions for connecting the power cable to the radar processor.

4.7 Connect the ground wire

Steps for connecting the radar processor chassis ground wire.

4.8 Radar system checklist

Final checks for the radar system wiring and installation.

5 Connect Simrad GB40 or Northstar 8000i

5.1 Parts needed to connect radar to a GB40 or 8000i system

Lists required parts for connecting radar to GB40/8000i systems.

5.2 Simrad GB40 using SimNet heading sensor

Diagram and steps for connecting radar to GB40 with SimNet heading sensor.

5.3 Northstar 8000i / Simrad GB40 using a NMEA 0183 heading sensor

Diagram and steps for connecting radar to NMEA 0183 heading sensor.

5.4 Setup the radar with the GB40 or 8000i

Instructions for starting up and configuring the radar with GB40/8000i.

6 Connect Simrad NX40 / NX45, Northstar M84 / M121

6.1 Parts needed NX40/45 and M84/M121

Lists required parts for connecting radar to NX40/NX45/M84/M121.

6.2 Simrad NX40/45 Northstar M84/M121 radar connections

Diagram and steps for connecting radar to NX40/NX45/M84/M121.

6.3 Set up the radar with the Simrad NX40/45 or Northstar M84/M121

Instructions for setting up radar with NX40/NX45/M84/M121 systems.

7 Connect Northstar 6000i / 6100i

7.1 Parts needed to connect to a Northstar 6000i / 6100i

Lists required parts for connecting radar to Northstar 6000i/6100i.

7.2 Connect the radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display

Diagram showing connection of radar processor to 6000i/6100i display.

7.3 Connect the radar communications cable (NS003107) to the junction box

Connecting the radar communications cable to the junction box.

7.4 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (common power source)

Setting up remote power control for 6000i/6100i with a common power source.

7.5 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (different power sources)

Setting up remote power control for 6000i/6100i with different power sources.

7.6 Set up the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i

Instructions for setting up radar with Northstar 6000i/6100i.

7.7 Turn the radar on and off

Procedures for turning the radar system on and off.

7.8 Configure the navigator communications

Setting up navigator communications for radar integration.

7.9 Adjust the appearance settings

Adjusting visual settings like mode, gain, and clutter for optimal radar display.

7.10 Heading sensor requirements

Requirements for heading sensors used with the radar system.

7.11 Disable the heading sensor input

Steps to disable heading sensor input if not installed.

7.12 Calibrating the radar

Procedures for calibrating the newly installed radar system.

7.13 Prepare for calibration

Steps to prepare the radar system for calibration.

7.14 Tune the radar

Guidance on tuning the radar for optimal performance.

7.15 Set the STC Curve

Setting the Sensitivity Time Control curve for proper echo display.

7.16 Set the trigger delay

Adjusting trigger delay for accurate radar sweep.

7.17 Set the heading calibration (heading sensor installed)

Calibrating heading for radar image alignment with heading sensor.

7.18 Set the heading calibration (heading sensor not installed)

Calibrating heading for radar image alignment without a heading sensor.

7.19 Restore all the factory settings

Restoring all radar settings to their original factory defaults.

7.20 Restore the factory appearance settings

Restoring display appearance settings to factory defaults.

7.21 Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system

Manual tuning steps for specific situations where auto-tuning is insufficient.

8 Connect to Lowrance Displays

8.1 Parts needed to connect to Lowrance displays

Lists required parts for connecting radar to Lowrance displays.

8.2 Lowrance displays radar connection

Detailed instructions for connecting the radar to Lowrance displays.

8.3 Set up the radar with Lowrance displays

Steps for setting up radar display, including trigger delay, heading line, and tune adjustments.

9 Maintenance

9.1 General maintenance

Routine maintenance procedures for the radar system.

9.2 Scanner maintenance

Specific maintenance procedures for the radar scanner unit.

9.3 Other maintenance items

Additional maintenance tasks, including heading calibration reset.

10 Troubleshoot the radar

10.1 Technical support, service and repairs

Information on obtaining technical support and warranty service.

10.2 Radar is not operating correctly

Troubleshooting steps for common radar operational issues.

10.3 If the scanner fails to turn

Troubleshooting steps if the radar scanner fails to rotate.

10.4 How to reduce noise and interference

Methods to reduce or eliminate noise and interference affecting radar performance.

10.5 Make sure the power is present and correctly wired

Checks for proper power supply and wiring to the radar processor.

11 Drawings

11.1 Radar scanner: 2 kW dimensions

Dimensional drawings of the 2 kW radar scanner.

11.2 Radar scanner 4 kW: Dimensions

Dimensional drawings of the 4 kW radar scanner.

11.3 Radar processor: Dimensions

Dimensional drawings of the radar processor unit.

12 Specifications

12.1 2 kW radar system specifications

Technical specifications for the 2 kW radar system.

12.2 4 kW Specifications

Technical specifications for the 4 kW radar system.

13 Navico radar part numbers

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