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User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction
1
Functions
1
Features
1
Composition
2
Configuration
4
General System Diagram
11
Functions of the Keyboard
14
Outline of the keyboard functions
14
Configuration and functions of the keys on keyboard
16
Structure and the functions of knobs
19
Structure and functions of the jog dial
20
Structure and functions of the track ball
20
Description of Screen Display
21
Menu Functions
23
Menu structure
23
General menu [MENU] (1/1 page)
24
Installation setting menu [MENU] (1/3 pages)
25
Installation setting menu [MENU] (2/3 pages)
26
Installation setting menu [MENU] (3/3 pages)
27
Menu by a direct key [TRAILS] (1/1 page)
28
Menu by a direct key [DIMM]
29
Menu by a direct key [ALARM ACK]
30
Menu by a direct key [ATA] (1/3 pages)
31
Menu by a direct key [ATA] (2/3 pages)
32
Menu by a direct key [ATA] (3/3 pages)
33
Menu initialization by pressing a key at Power ON
34
Setting menu language by pressing a key at Power ON
34
Chapter 3 Operation Procedures
35
Operation Flow
35
Power-on Operation
36
Power-on and start
36
1. Turning on the power [STBY]
36
2. Transmitting [TX/PRF]
36
Tuning [AUTO-TUNE]
36
1. Switching the tuning mode
36
2. Turning the tuning control [AUTO-TUNE]
36
Observation and image adjustment [+RANGE-]
36
Data acquisition and measuring
36
Operation termination and stop [STBY], [TX/PRF]
37
1. Canceling transmission [STBY]
37
2. Turning off the power
37
Preparation for Observation
38
Changing the brightness of the LCD
38
Changing the brightness of the keyboard [DIMM]
38
Switching the display language [DIMM]
38
Setting the volume of the buzzer [ALARM ACK]
39
Switching the day/night mode [DIMM]
40
1. Switching the day/night mode [DIMM]
40
2. Switching the display color [DIMM]
40
3. Switching the brightness of the screen [DIMM]
41
Basic Operation
43
Transmitting [TX/PRF]
43
Halting transmission [STBY]
43
Changing the range [+RANGE-]
43
Erasing/displaying the fixed range marker [RR/HL]
43
Erasing the ship's heading marker [RR/HL]
43
Tuning
43
Adjusting sensitivity [GAIN/PL]
43
General Operation
44
Eliminating radar interference [MENU]
44
When it is raining or snowing [AUTO-RAIN]
45
When the sea is rough [AUTO-SEA]
46
Using the trackball [TRACK BALL]
47
Using VRM [VRM1/VRM2], [JOG DIAL]
48
1. Selecting VRM#1/VRM#2 [VRM1/VRM2]
48
2. Operating VRM#1/VRM#2 [VRM1/VRM2]
48
3. Erasing VRM#1/VRM#2 [VRM1/VRM2]
48
4. Measuring the distance from own ship using VRM#1 [VRM1/VRM2]
49
5. Measuring the distance from own ship using VRM#2 [VRM1/VRM2]
49
6. Setting KM as range units
50
Using EBL (electronic bearing cursor) [EBL1/EBL2], [TRACK BALL]
51
1. Selecting EBL#1/EBL#2 [EBL1/EBL2]
51
2. Operating EBL#1/EBL#2 [EBL1/EBL2]
51
3. Erasing EBL#1/EBL#2 [EBL]
51
4. Measuring the bearing from own ship using EBL#1 [EBL1/EBL2]
52
5. Measuring the bearing from own ship using EBL#2 [EBL1/EBL2]
52
6. Using EBL2 as a floating EBL
52
7. Setting EBL display
53
Changing the bearing presentation method of the PPI screen [AZI MODE]
54
Changing the center of the PPI screen [OFFCENT]
55
1. Setting a position to which the center is moved
55
2. Canceling the position as the new center
55
3. Continuously moving the center
56
4. Canceling the position as the new center
56
Using the trail display function [TRAILS]
56
1. Setting the trail display function to ON/OFF [TRAILS]
56
2. Setting a trail interval [TRAILS]
57
3. Clearing stored trail data [TRAILS]
57
4. Setting a trail reference level (trail threshold) [TRAILS]
57
5. Setting a trail storage suppression distance [TRAILS]
58
6. Setting a range trail storage [TRAILS]
58
3.5.10 Using the target expansion function [MENU]
59
1. Setting the target expansion function
59
2. Canceling the target expansion function
59
3.5.11 Changing the transmitter pulse length [GAIN/PL]
59
Changing the pulse length
60
3.5.12 Using the zoom function [MENU]
60
1. Setting the zoom function
60
2. Canceling the zoom function
60
3.5.13 Highlighting a target by decreasing unnecessary noise (image processing) [MENU]
61
1. Setting image processing [MENU]
61
2. Canceling image processing [MENU]
62
3. Setting an image processing range [MENU]
62
3.5.14 Switching true/relative motion display [TM/RM]
63
1. Switching the motion mode
63
2. Resetting own ship's position in true motion display (TM)
63
3.5.15 Suppressing the power consumption of the radar [MENU]
65
1. Using the intermittent transmitting function [MENU]
65
2. Canceling the intermittent transmitting function [MENU]
65
3. Setting the period of the transmitting state (the number of antenna rotations) [MENU]
65
4. Setting the period of the standby state [MENU]
66
3.5.16 Monitoring the heading of other ships (targets) [ALARM ACK]
67
1. Using the radar alarm [ALARM ACK]
67
2. Canceling the radar alarm function
67
3. Creating a radar guard zone [ALARM ACK]
67
4. Setting a radar guard zone [ALARM ACK]
68
5. Setting a radar guard zone detection level [ALARM ACK]
68
3.5.17 Resetting an alarm (stopping a warning) [ALARM ACK]
69
3.5.18 Displaying parallel line cursors [MENU], [VRM], [EBL]
69
3.5.19 Using the MOB function [MOB]
70
1. Displaying the MOB mark
70
2. Erasing the MOB mark
70
3.5.20 Using the WAYPOINT function [MENU]
71
1. Displaying WAYPOINT
71
2. Erasing WAYPOINT
71
3.5.21 Own ship display function [MENU]
72
Switching own ship display
72
3.5.22 Function to convert time difference display to latitude/longitude display [MENU]
72
1. Setting the LORAN chain (base station number)
72
2. Setting time difference (TD1 or TD2)
73
3. Setting the correction value (of TD1 or TD2)
73
3.5.23 Cursor/own-ship position output function [CSR POS]
73
Use of Function Keys
75
Overview
75
Operation procedures
76
1. Calling a function
76
2. Changing the setting of a function key
76
3. Changing a function key title
76
4. Initializing the setting of a function key (Returning to the factory setting)
77
Function key menu lists (display only)
78
Other Procedures Required
79
Confirming software versions [MENU]
79
Confirming the operating status of connected units [MENU]
79
Displaying magnetron current [MENU] [+RANGE-]
80
Confirming error logs [ALARM ACK]
81
Clearing the error log [ALARM ACK]
82
Operating the self-diagnostic function [MENU]
82
Displaying the help menu
82
Replacing the battery (BT1)
83
Procedure if an incomprehensible symptom occurs during use of the radar
84
Chapter 4 How to Interpret the PPI Screen
85
Height of and the Distance to the Target
85
Distance and Target
85
Returns from a Target
86
Propagation Path of Radio Waves
86
Sea returns
87
False echoes
87
Display of Radar Transponder
89
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Inspection
90
General Maintenance
90
Scanner Unit
91
Display Unit
91
Special Parts
92
Circuit Blocks for Repair
93
Actions to Deal with Abnormalities and Breakdown
94
Chapter 6 After-sales Service
95
When asking for repair
95
Recommendation of maintenance inspection
95
RADAR FAILURE CHECKLIST
96
Chapter 7 Disposal
97
Equipment Disposal
97
Disposal of Used Batteries
97
Disposal of Used Magnetron
97
Chapter 8 Specifications
98
General Specifications
98
Scanner Unit Specification
99
Scanner unit (NKE-2042 : Redome type)
99
Scanner unit (NKE-2062 : 6kW rotation type)
99
Scanner unit (NKE-2102 : 10kW rotation type)
100
Processing Unit Specifications
101
Keyboard Unit Specifications
103
Display Unit Specifications
104
Option
105
Interunit cable
105
Rectifier unit
105
Flash mounting kit
105
MARPA
105
NSK unit
105
Sub indicator unit signal out
106
Sub keyboard unit
106
Rectifier
107
Cable Length between Equipment Units
107
Chapter 9 Installation
108
General
108
Installing the Scanner Unit
109
Selecting the installation location
109
Installation procedure
111
1. Stand
111
2. Suspending the Scanner
112
3. Paint
112
4. Magnetism
112
Connection of cables to be assembled
113
1. Radome scanner unit (NKE-2042)
113
2. Rotary scanner unit (NKE-2062/NKE-2102)
115
Installing an Indicator Unit
117
Specifying the installation position
117
Installation method
117
Rear of the processing unit
118
Signals of option connectors
119
Installing and display unit
121
1. Setting vertically or horizontally
121
2. Connecting cables
121
Installing a keyboard unit
123
Connecting a cable
123
Attaching a power cable (CFQ-6911-5)
124
Attaching a cable between a processing unit and a scanner unit (CFQ-6912-20/30)
126
Connecting a GPS receiver and NMEA equipment
128
1. Connecting GPS receiver of JRC
128
2. Connecting another manufacturer's GPS receiver or NMEA data output equipment
128
3. NMEA0183 standard input/output sentences
130
9.3.10 Connecting a GPS compass (JLR-10)
131
1. Using a dedicated cable
131
2. When not using a dedicated cable
132
9.3.11 Connecting an electromagnetic compass
133
9.3.12 Connecting gyro
134
9.3.13 Connecting a PC plotter and NMEA equipment
135
1. Outputting NMEA0183 data to a PC plotter (RS232C output)
135
2. Outputting NMEA0183 data to NMEA equipment (RS422 output)
135
3. Switching RS232C/RS422 signal output
136
9.3.14 Connecting external buzzers
137
Changing Ship's Power
138
1. Display
138
2. Scanner unit
138
Checking and Adjustment After Installation
139
Checking after installation
139
Checking operation
139
Various adjustments
139
Rectifier
140
Adjustment
141
General adjustment
141
Adjusting a scanner unit
141
1. Adjusting AVR output voltage of a modulator
141
2. Adjusting a tuning indication level of a receiver
141
Adjusting an indicator unit
142
Adjusting AVR output
142
Initialization
143
Adjusting a receiver [+RANGE-] [TX/PRF] [AUTO-TUNE] [MENU]
144
1. Tuning preset
144
2. Center frequency adjustment
144
3. Tuning indicator level adjustment
145
Noise level adjustment [MENU]
146
Azimuth adjustment [TM/RM] [AZI MODE] [MENU]
146
0 mile adjustment [TM/RM] [AZI MODE] [MENU]
147
Setting a scanner unit height [MENU]
147
Setting a gyro value [MENU] [AZI MODE]
148
Various Initial Settings
149
Sensitivity preset [AUTO-SEA] [AUTO-RAIN] [GAIN/PL] [MENU]
149
Sea clutter preset [+RANGE-] [AUTO-TUNE] [AUTO-SEA] [AUTO-RAIN] [GAIN/PL] [MENU]
149
Setting a close range dynamic range [MENU]
151
Setting a video gradation level [MENU]
152
Setting video noise suppression display [MENU]
152
Setting a small target detection mode [MENU]
153
Setting a float mode [MENU]
154
Setting an inference suppression function level [MENU]
154
9.8.10 Setting a short distance dynamic range [MENU]
155
9.8.11 Setting a value of the target expansion function [MENU]
155
9.8.12 Setting target expansion function control [MENU]
156
9.8.13 Setting a sensitivity correction value [MENU]
156
9.8.14 Setting transmission power control [MENU]
157
9.8.15 Setting a scanner unit rotation speed [MENU]
157
9.8.16 Setting information in a GPS receiver
158
1. Setting the position of your own ship [MENU]
158
2. Setting a height of own ship [MENU]
158
3. Setting geodetic information [MENU]
159
4. Setting a position fixing mode [MENU]
160
5. Setting a HDOP level [MENU]
160
6. Setting an averaging level [MENU]
161
7. Setting a prohibited satellite number [MENU]
161
8. GPS receiver master reset [MENU]
164
9. Sending updated set values [MENU]
164
10.Setting UTC time [MENU]
165
11. Setting a UTC time difference [MENU]
165
12.Sending updated setting values [MENU]
165
9.8.17 Setting information in a DGPS receiver
167
1. Setting a DPGS mode [MENU]
167
2. Setting a frequency used by a beacon station [MENU]
167
3. Setting a baud rate for communication with a beacon station [MENU]
167
4. Setting a DPGS mode [MENU]
168
5. Sending updated setting values [MENU]
168
9.8.18 Setting information in a WAAS receiver
169
1. Setting a WAAS mode [MENU]
169
2. Setting a position fixing satellite [MENU]
169
3. Setting information whether a prohibited satellite can be used [MENU]
169
4. Setting a satellite number [MENU]
170
5. Sending updated setting values [MENU]
170
9.8.19 Displaying GPS receiving status
171
9.8.20 Initializing ATA [MENU]
171
9.8.21 Setting a course data input type [MENU]
172
9.8.22 Setting manual course data [MENU]
173
9.8.23 Setting a speed data input type [MENU]
173
9.8.24 Setting manual speed data [MENU]
174
9.8.25 Setting own ship's position input selection [MENU]
174
9.8.26 Setting own ship's position input [MENU]
175
9.8.27 Setting a compass input baud rate [MENU]
175
9.8.28 Setting connection of the 2nd keyboard [MENU]
176
9.8.29 Setting a NMEA data output frequency [MENU]
176
9.8.30 Setting selection of a magnetic azimuth sensor correction value [MENU]
177
9.8.31 Setting manual data for a compass correction value [MENU]
178
9.8.32 Setting a PC output baud rate [MENU]
178
9.8.33 Setting a keyboard port baud rate [MENU]
178
9.8.34 Setting a display direction of the indicator [MENU]
179
9.8.35 Setting a display timing of the indicator [MENU]
179
9.8.36 Setting reading/writing setting values to non-initialization memory [MENU]
180
9.8.37 Initializing a menu storage area [MENU]
181
9.8.38 Displaying simulator images
181
9.8.39 Special mode
182
Resetting Adjustments to the Initial State
183
9.10 Maintenance
184
9.10.1 General maintenance
184
1. Cleaning the equipment
184
2. Checking the tightening of screws
184
3. Checking connections
184
9.10.2 Scanner unit
185
1. Radiation section
185
2. Rotation driving section
186
9.10.3 Display
187
Cleaning display
187

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