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INSTALLATION MANUAL
SIMRAD DX45/60
Marine Radar Scanner
183-xxxx-102 English Preliminary
Important information and warnings!
The active radar scanner radiates powerful RF energy. Continuous exposure
to RF energy may cause harmful effects to the human body. It also causes
Cardiac Pacemaker to malfunction. A person who uses a Cardiac Pacemaker
should under no circumstances be exposed to RF radiation. Most countries
accept that RF power density levels below 100 W/m
2
cause no significant RF
hazard. Please read the Safety Notices on the next page.

Questions and Answers:

Simrad DX45 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSimrad
ModelDX45
CategoryScanner
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Notices and RF Warnings

RF Radiation Hazard

Details the risks associated with RF energy exposure from the radar scanner.

About This Manual

Publication Disclaimer

States the accuracy of information and limitations of liability.

Safety Notices

Pacemaker Safety

Warns about risks to cardiac pacemakers from RF energy.

Maintenance Safety

Residual High Voltages

Caution regarding stored high voltages after power off.

Power Supply Disconnection

Ensures safe maintenance by disconnecting main power.

Avoid Dust Inhalation

Caution against inhaling dust during cleaning for health reasons.

Static Electricity Precautions

Advice to prevent damage to ESDs from static electricity.

Routine Maintenance Check

Recommends periodic checks of scanner mounting bolts.

Troubleshooting

Scanner Not Responding

Addresses issues where the scanner fails to respond.

Echo Image Discrepancies

Covers differences between radar display and actual image.

Blurred Echo Images

Troubleshooting steps for blurred radar display images.

Excessive Radar Noise

Guidance for dealing with too much noise on the radar display.

List of Alarms and Warnings

Scanner Rotation Alarms

Alarms related to scanner rotation status.

Communication Alarms

Alerts for communication failures with the scanner.

Orientation Mode Alarms

Indicates changes in the radar orientation mode.

Heading and Position Alarms

Signals issues with heading or position data input.

Guard Zone Alarm

Alert for targets entering a defined guard zone.

Trigger Fail Alarm

Signals a failure in the trigger signal.

Chapter 1 Installation of Scanner

Standard Equipment List

Lists all components included in the scanner package.

Site Selection Guidance

Guidance on selecting the optimal location for scanner installation.

Avoiding Obstacles

Techniques to avoid shadow zones caused by obstructions.

Scanner Mounting Instructions

Instructions for physically mounting the radar scanner unit.

Cable Connection Procedures

Details on how to connect the necessary cables.

Grounding Wire Installation

Instructions for connecting the grounding wire for safety.

Interconnecting Cable Installation

Detailed steps for fitting the interconnecting cable between units.

Wire Colors and Pin Numbers

Details wire color codes and pin assignments for scanner connections.

Chapter 4 Specifications

DX45 Radome Scanner Specifications

Technical specifications for the Simrad DX45 Radar Scanner.

DX60 Radome Scanner Specifications

Technical specifications for the Simrad DX60 Radar Scanner.

Chapter 2 Initial Start-up

Scanner Warm-up Procedure

Explains the necessary warm-up time for the scanner.

Radar Operation from Display Unit

Steps to activate and control radar transmission from the display.

Chapter 3 Radar Operation

Radar Picture Overview

Describes the map-like representation of the radar display.

Radar Presentation Characteristics

Explains how targets and features appear on the radar display.

Radar Orientation Modes

Details Head Up and North Up display modes.

Ship's Movement Effects

Explains Relative and True motion display modes.

Environmental Effects on Radar

Discusses how weather and water affect target detection.

Navigational Echoes

Describes how navigational targets appear on the radar.

Racon (Radar Beacon)

Explains the function of radar beacons (Racons).

Sea Return

Explains echoes from sea surface conditions like waves.

Storm and Rain Returns

Describes echoes from precipitation like rain and snow.

Blind Sectors and Shadow Effect

Identifies areas on the radar screen with reduced target detection.

Side Lobes

Explains false echoes caused by off-axis radiation.

Radar Interference

Discusses mutual interference between radars.

False Echoes

Describes various types of false target indications.

Radar Menu Overview

Introduces the various display options within the radar menu.

Radar Menu Shortcuts

Provides shortcuts for accessing different radar display pages.

Initial Radar Display Setup

Steps for configuring the radar display after installation.

Starting Radar Transmission

Procedure for activating radar transmission.

Shutting Down Radar

Procedure for safely shutting down or putting the radar in standby.

Standard Radar Display

Details the full-screen presentation of the standard radar display.

Radar Control Panel Operations

Explains how to use the control panel for adjustments.

Radar Orientation Modes Explained

Defines Head-Up, North-Up, Course Up, and True Motion modes.

Relative Motion (RM) Display

Describes the ship's position in the center of the screen.

Tuning Indicator (TI)

Explains the function of the tuning indicator.

Tune Control

Details how to adjust the receiver tuning for optimal performance.

Gain Control Adjustment

Guidance on adjusting radar gain for target clarity.

Sea Mode Settings

Settings for optimizing performance in sea conditions.

Sea Control Function

Used to suppress sea clutter effects at short ranges.

Rain Clutter Filter

Enhances target edges and depresses rain clutter.

Electronic Bearing Line (EBL)

Measures bearing and distance to targets.

Variable Range Marker (VRM)

Measures distance to targets.

Cursor Functions

Used for measuring bearings and distances.

Trails Feature

Shows target movement trails over time.

Guard Zone (GZ) Alarm

Detects approaching vessels entering a defined zone.

Defining the Guard Zone

Steps to set up the guard zone using EBL and VRM markers.

IR (Interference Rejection)

Reduces false echoes from other radars.

Stretch Function

Enhances targets at different ranges.

RPM (Scanner Rotation)

Sets the scanner rotation speed.

Heading (HDG) Display

Shows ship's heading from compass or GPS.

Pulse Setting

Adjusts pulse length for resolution or detection.

Depth Readout

Displays depth from echosounder or external source.

Radar Quick Menu

Accesses common radar functions quickly.

Activating EBL/VRM1

Procedure to activate and use the first Electronic Bearing Line/VRM.

Activating EBL/VRM2

Procedure to activate and use the second Electronic Bearing Line/VRM.

Activating Cursor

Enables cursor control on the radar display.

Navigation Point Display

Shows approaching waypoints on the radar display.

Heading Line Toggle

Temporarily hides or shows the heading line.

Clear Trails Function

Clears all target and ship trails.

Overlay Chart Setup

Configures chart overlay settings.

Overlay User Data Setup

Configures user data overlay settings.

Radar-Chart Overlay

Merges radar and chart images for enhanced navigation.

Overlay Activation and Control

How to toggle and control the radar-chart overlay.

Overlay Color Presets

Selects different color combinations for overlay display.

Overlay Settings Adjustment

Customizes overlay settings for charts and display modes.

Overlay Display Modes

Explains different display modes for chart overlay.

Dual Radar Display

Displays two radar screens simultaneously.

Dual Radar Adjustments

How to make adjustments in dual radar mode.

Radar & Chart Display

Combines radar and chart information on one display.

Synchronizing Chart and Radar

Synchronizes cursors, scale, and range between chart and radar.

General Radar Operation Features

Covers alarms, off-center mode, and PLOT function.

Radar Alarms Overview

Lists common alarms encountered during radar operation.

Off-Center Mode Operation

Allows repositioning of the ship's image on the display.

PLOT Functionality

Plots cursor position as waypoints.

Radar Color Settings

Allows selection of different color schemes for the radar display.

Adjusting Radar Range

Methods for changing the radar display range.

Navigation Waypoint Display

Shows approaching waypoints on the radar display.

Target Characteristics

Explains how target shape and texture affect display.

Demo Mode

Simulates radar operation without a connected scanner.

Demo Mode Standby and Exit

Procedures for putting demo mode in standby and turning it off.

Chapter 9 Setup Menu

Radar Setup

Configuration options for the radar system.

Radar Setup Parameters

Details on key radar setup parameters like Scanner Type and Height.

Tuning Reference and Zero Range

Adjusting tuning and zero range for optimal signal reception.

Main Bang Suppression (MBS)

Filtering to minimize the main bang effect in the center.

Sensitivity and Target Threshold

Adjusting sensitivity and GZ target threshold.

Gain Auto Settings

Configuring automatic gain adjustments.

Sea Auto and Harbor Settings

Optimizing sea and harbor settings for radar performance.

Rain Settings and Scanner Status

Adjusting rain clutter and checking scanner status.

C-MAP Cartridges

Instructions for inserting and loading C-MAP cartridges.

C-MAP Cartridge Management

Managing C-MAP data and chart display.

Echosounder Setup

Configuration options for the echosounder function.

Echosounder Setup Parameters

Details on transducer, display, and alarm settings.

Pilot and Position Setup

Configuration of navigation and position display settings.

Pilot/Position Setup Options

Details on speed/course filter, display units, and alarms.

Speed Alarm, Units & Language

Setting speed alarms, measurement units, and display language.

Unit and Language Settings

Configuration of depth, distance, speed, temperature units and display language.

Interface Setup

Configuring SimNet and NMEA interfaces.

Interface Channel Searching

Searching for valid data sources on SimNet bus.

Group Selection and Position Mode

Setting SimNet group selection and position mode.

External DGPS and Datum Settings

Configuring external DGPS and datum information.

Water Input and Speed Calibration

Setting water depth, temperature, and speed inputs.

NMEA0183 Output Configuration

Configuring NMEA0183 data output sentences.

Compass and Wind Interface Setup

Configuring compass and wind sensor inputs.

Waypoint and Alarm Interface

Configuring waypoint management and alarm outputs.

MOB Input and Page Shift

Setting up MOB function and page shifting.

SimNet Diagnostic Interface

Monitoring SimNet system status and errors.

Unit Identification Setup

Customizing unit description for identification.

NMEA0183 Sentence Descriptions

Explains various NMEA0183 output sentences.

NMEA0183 Output Sentences

Details common NMEA0183 output sentences.

Instrument Input Descriptions

Describes input data formats for instruments.

Palette Setup

Customizing color palettes for radar and chart displays.

Factory Settings

Options for deleting memory or restoring factory presets.

Factory Preset Restoration

Procedures for returning to factory default settings.

QuickGuide Access

How to access the QuickGuide for assistance.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Equipment Compliance Details

Specifies compliance with EU directives and standards.

Manufacturer Information

Details of the manufacturer and contact information.

Compatible Ancillary Equipment

Lists display units compatible with the radar scanners.

Warranty Information

Product Warranty Categories

Details warranty periods for different product categories.

Warranty Service and Validity

Explains warranty service availability and conditions for validity.

Warranty Card Details

Fields for owner, vessel, equipment, and serial number.

Warranty Card Submission

Instructions for mailing the warranty card to the distributor.

Worldwide Sales and Service

Africa and Argentina Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Africa and Argentina.

Australia and Austria Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Australia and Austria.

Benelux and Brazil Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Benelux and Brazil.

Canada and Chile Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Canada and Chile.

China and Croatia Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in China and Croatia.

Cyprus and Denmark Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Cyprus and Denmark.

Estonia and Finland Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Estonia and Finland.

France and Germany Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in France and Germany.

Great Britain and Greece Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Great Britain and Greece.

Iceland and India Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Iceland and India.

Indonesia and Iran Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Indonesia and Iran.

Israel and Italy Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Israel and Italy.

Japan and Korea Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Japan and Korea.

Lebanon and Malta Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Lebanon and Malta.

New Zealand and Norway Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in New Zealand and Norway.

Peru Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Peru.

Philippines and Poland Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Philippines and Poland.

Portugal and Romania Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Portugal and Romania.

Russia Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Russia.

Singapore and Spain Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Singapore and Spain.

Sweden and Switzerland Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Sweden and Switzerland.

Tahiti and Taiwan ROC Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Tahiti and Taiwan.

Thailand and Turkey Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in Thailand and Turkey.

UAE and USA/Canada Sales/Service

Contact information for Simrad distributors in UAE and USA/Canada.