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PHAROS MARINE PHALCON 2000 User Manual

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PHALCON 2000
Installation Guide
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PHAROS MARINE PHALCON 2000 Specifications

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BrandPHAROS MARINE
ModelPHALCON 2000
CategoryMarine Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Installation and Maintenance

Job Set Up Information

Details on tools and consumable materials required for installation, including torque wrench, multimeter, laptop, sealant, and grease.

Maintenance Requirements

Briefly outlines that little maintenance is needed after installation and commissioning, recommending inspection as detailed in a companion handbook.

Test Equipment

Lists necessary equipment for diagnostics and repair, including a multimeter and a serial terminal with RS 232 interface.

Installation

Covers the process of installing the Phalcon 2000, including unpacking, inspection for transit damage, and the installation kit contents.

Commissioning

Describes the self-test, calibration, and operational checks performed by the Phalcon 2000 upon initial switch-on.

Safety Information

Non-ionising Radiation Hazard

Recommends that personnel stay at least 1 metre away from the Phalcon 2000 during its operation.

Disclaimer

States the company's limitations on liability for personal injury and errors, and notes potential for document updates.

Summary of Phalcon 2000

Product Description

Defines the Phalcon 2000 as a radar transponder (RACON) triggered by marine radar signals, responding with a coded signal for identification.

Mounting Locations

Lists potential mounting locations such as lighthouses, buoys, bridges, and offshore platforms for navigation aids.

Installation Details

Mounting

Instructions for horizontal mounting using three M12 tapped holes, specifying compatible materials and screw tightening torque.

Grounding for Lightning Protection

Details on connecting the unit to an earth grounding structure, including specific methods for buoy mounting.

Power Requirements

Specifies DC power range (9-36V), common 12V battery supply, and critical notes on pin 6 function for power connectors.

Junction Box

Describes the junction box containing an RS 232 serial connector for system connection and status monitoring via laptop.