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INSTALLATION
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WARNING: A radar should only be installed by a qualied marine technician, as improper installation poses
risks to the installer, the public, and to the safety of the vessel.
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WARNING: Before starting the installation or any maintenance on a HALO 5000 radar, make sure the service
mode switch at the back of the pedestal is set to 0 disabling antenna rotation and RF transmission.
The information provided by radar is of vital importance to skippers and the safe navigation of ships. Special care
should be taken to ensure correct installation of the radar in order to ensure the performance of the radar system is not
compromised.
Interference, either by reecting structures or other RF transmitters, may signicantly impair radar performance by creating
blind sectors, clutter on the radar display, or false targets.
The antenna should be mounted clear of any structure that may cause signal reection and resultant blind sectors. Large
at metallic structures perpendicular to the radar generally cause the worst reections and should be avoided.
All hardware should be mounted with appropriate gauge and number of fasteners. The radar mounting structure should
be determined to be t for purpose, capable of supporting the radar in any weather or sea state.
Service platform
Safe service access should be provided using service platforms where necessary. Service platforms should have a minimum
size of 1 m
2
with a safety rail both of a suitable height.
The design of the mounting platform for the HALO 5000 radar should take into account the vibration requirements dened
by IEC 60945.
The mounting platform should be level when the vessel is loaded and underway at a typical cruise speed.
¼ Note: When working at height, ensure appropriate safety harness and lanyard is used.
Interference
Other radars and multi-radar installations
12.5°
12.5°
45°
45°
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