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RH MARINE NETHERLANDS B.V.
Sluisjesdijk 155
P.O. Box 5054
NL-3008 AB Rotterdam
The Netherlands
T +31 10 487 19 11
F +31 10 487 17 02
info@rhmarine.com
www.rhmarine.com
Reference number: 4111A-RADAR4600-GBD-R1.1
27 February 2018
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Rhodium RADAR 4600
User Manual
Date
27 February 2018
Reference
4111A-RADAR4600-GBD-R1.1
Project Name

Table of Contents

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RH Marine Rhodium RADAR 4600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRH Marine
ModelRhodium RADAR 4600
CategoryMarine Radar
LanguageEnglish

Summary

System Overview and Architecture

System Architecture

Details the modular, PC-based radar system structure and its main building blocks.

Software Components

Identifies radar server, client, sensor management, and infrastructure software components.

Hardware Components

Outlines the transceiver-related and PC-related hardware components of the system.

System Interfaces

Describes required sensor data inputs and serial interface protocols like NMEA 0183.

Radar Screen Layout and Contents

Screen Layout Overview

Details the main functional areas of the radar display monitor.

Navigation and Control Areas

Describes display areas for navigation data, radar controls, and settings.

Target Information and Menus

Explains areas for target control, data display, and menu access.

Display Presentation and Colors

Covers route display, color configurations, and selector button states.

Radar Operation and Settings

Operation Tools and Controls

Details interaction methods like mouse, trackball, and button functions.

System Power and Mode Selection

Covers switching the radar ON/OFF and master/slave control.

Basic Radar Functions

Explains core operations like system start-up, range selection, and tuning.

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Details presentation modes, motion settings, and target tracking options.

Measurement Tools

Covers distance/bearing measurements using EBL, VRM, PI Lines.

Target Monitoring and Tracking

Explains automatic target tracking, AIS monitoring, and data acquisition.

Alarms, Warnings, and Faults

Details the alarm system, priorities, categories, and fault indications.

Miscellaneous Functions

Covers clock settings, map functions, route display, and AIS messages.

Test and Simulation Facilities

Performance Monitoring

Details the use of the performance monitor for checking transceiver efficiency.

Virtual Target Simulation

Guides on using virtual targets for familiarization with tracking and CPA functions.

Trial Maneuver Analysis

Explains how to simulate maneuvers to analyze expected ship and target positions.

Standardized Target Symbols

Own Ship Symbols

Illustrates standard symbols for own ship's heading, velocity, and path.

Tracked Target Symbols

Defines symbols for manually and automatically acquired radar targets.

AIS Target Symbols

Details symbols for sleeping, activated, and dangerous AIS targets.

Associated and Special Targets

Covers associated targets, ATON, SART, and lost target symbols.

AIS Reporting Rates

AIS Reporting Rate Guidelines

Provides reporting rates for AIS targets based on ship category and class.

Target Detection and Indication Principles

Principles of Target Detection

Explains the basic radar operation for detecting objects.

Factors Affecting Target Visibility

Covers echo strength, minimum/maximum detection range.

Target Discrimination and Clutter

Discusses beamwidth, pulselength, blind/shadowed areas, and clutter effects.

False Targets and Enhancements

Explains phenomena causing false echoes and target enhancement techniques.

Environmental Effects on Detection

Details effects of precipitation and sea clutter on radar performance.

Installation Impact on Performance

Covers how installation factors affect radar performance.

Chart Integration (Optional)

Chart RADAR Presentation

Shows how chart data is displayed overlaid on the radar video.

Chart Menu and Display Options

Details how to control chart layers, lights, soundings, and text display.

Chart Handling and Offset

Explains chart shifting and resetting for accurate positioning.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Periodic Maintenance Schedule

Provides a schedule for routine checks and cleaning of system components.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Addresses common problems like picture freeze, no video, and image appearance.

Hatteland Monitor Operation

Monitor Operation and Start-Up

Details the power ON/OFF procedures and instant-on functionality.

Brightness and Dimming Controls

Explains how to adjust screen brightness and automatic dimming.

Annex I: Abbreviations and Standard Terms

Abbreviations List

A comprehensive list of technical abbreviations used in the manual.

Annex II: Radar and ECDIS Terms

Glossary of Radar and ECDIS Terms

Defines key terms related to radar and ECDIS functionalities.