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River Radar Equipment: Instruction Manual

This document provides safety instructions for operating a river radar equipment. It contains multiple warnings and cautions about turning off power before maintenance or cleaning to avoid electric shock. Precautions are given for high voltage components inside the equipment. Operators are advised to read the manual carefully before use to understand pictorial indicators and operate the equipment safely.

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River Radar Equipment: Instruction Manual

This document provides safety instructions for operating a river radar equipment. It contains multiple warnings and cautions about turning off power before maintenance or cleaning to avoid electric shock. Precautions are given for high voltage components inside the equipment. Operators are advised to read the manual carefully before use to understand pictorial indicators and operate the equipment safely.

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RIVER RADAR

EQUIPMENT

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
PREFACE
Thank you very much for purchasing the JRC marine radar equipment, JMA-609 series.
This equipment is a river radar equipment designed to obtain safe operation of ships.
This equipment consists of a radar signal processing unit, a LCD display unit and a scanner unit as its main
units.

● Before operating the equipment, be sure to read this instruction manual carefully for correct operation.
● Maintain this instruction manual so that operators can refer to it at anytime.

Refer to this manual when any inconvenience or defect occurs..

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●Before Operation●

Pictorial Indication
Various pictorial indications are included in this manual and are shown on these equipment so that you can
operate them safety and correctly and prevent any danger to you and/or to other persons and any damage to
your property during operation. Such indications and their meanings are as follows.
Please understand them before you read this manual:

This indication is shown where incorrect equipment operation due to


DANGER negligence may cause death or serious injuries.
This indication is shown where any person is supposed to be in
WARNING danger of being killed or seriously injured if this indication is
neglected and these equipment are not operated correctly.
This indication is shown where any person is supposed to be injured
CAUTION or any property damage is supposed to occur if this indication is
neglected and these equipment are not operated correctly.

Examples of Pictorial Indication

The U mark represents CAUTION (including DANGER and WARNING).


Detailed contents of CAUTION (“Electric Shock” in the example on the
Electric Shock left.) is shown in the mark.

The mark represents prohibition.


Disassembling Detailed contents of the prohibited action (“Disassembling Prohibited” in the
Prohibited
Prohibited example on the left.) is shown in the mark.

The mark represents instruction.


Disconnect Detailed contents of the instruction (“Disconnect the power plug “ in the
the power Instruction example on the left.) is shown in the mark.
plug

Warning Label
There is a warning label on the top cover of the equipment.
Do not try to remove, break or modify the label.

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●PRECAUTIONS●

DANGER
Never conduct inspection or repair work of equipment
components.
Inspection or repair work by uncertified personnel may
result in fire hazard or electrocution.
For inspection and repair work of equipment
components, consult with our branch office, branch
shop, sales office, or our distributor in your district.

When conducting maintenance, make sure to turn the


main power off.
Failure to comply may result in electrocution.

Turn off the main power before cleaning the equipment.


Especially when a rectifier is used, make sure to turn it
off since voltage is still outputted from the rectifier even
after the indicator and the radar are turned off. Failure to
comply may result in equipment failure, or death or
serious injury due to electric shock.

When conducting maintenance work on the antenna,


make sure to turn its main power off.
Failure to comply may result in electrocution or injuries.

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DANGER
Make sure to turn off the antenna operation switch.
Failure to comply may result in injuries caused by
physical contact with the rotating antenna.

WARNING
When conducting maintenance work, make sure to turn
off the power and unplug the power line of the processor
so that the power supply to the equipment is completely
cut off.
Some equipment components can carry electrical current
even after the power switch is turned off, and conducting
maintenance work without unplugging the power
connector may result in electrocution, equipment failure,
or accidents.
Never carry out internal inspection or repair work of the
equipment by users.
Inspection or repair work by unauthorized personnel may
result in fire hazard or electric shock.
Ask the nearest branch, business office or a dealer for
inspection and repair.

Turn off the main power before maintenance work.


Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

Turn off the main power before cleaning the equipment.


Especially, make sure to turn off the indicator if a rectifier
is used. Otherwise, equipment failure, or death or
serious injury due to electric shock may result, because
voltage is outputted from the rectifier even when the
radar is not operating.

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WARNING
Turn off the main power source before starting
maintenance.
Otherwise, an electric shock or injury may be caused.

Turn off the main power if you need to be near the


scanner unit for maintenance or inspection purposes.
Direct exposure to electromagnetic waves at close range
in death or serious injury.

Set the safety switch for stopping the scanner unit to the
OFF position.
Otherwise, an accidental contact with the rotating
scanner unit may cause injury.

When cleaning the screen, do not wipe it too strongly


with a dry cloth. Also, do not use gasoline or thinner to
clean the screen. Otherwise the screen surface may be
damaged.

Never carry out internal inspection or repair work of the


equipment by users.
Inspection or repair work by unauthorized personnel may
result in fire hazard or electric shock.
Ask the nearest branch, business office or a dealer for
inspection and repair.

Turn off the main power before maintenance work.


Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

Turn off the main power before cleaning the equipment.


Especially, make sure to turn off the indicator if a rectifier
is used. Otherwise, equipment failure, or death or
serious injury due to electric shock may result, because
voltage is outputted from the rectifier even when the
radar is not operating.

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WARNING
Turn off the main power source before starting
maintenance.
Otherwise, an electric shock or injury may be caused.

Turn off the main power if you need to be near the


scanner unit for maintenance or inspection purposes.
Direct exposure to electromagnetic waves at close range
in death or serious injury.

Set the safety switch for stopping the scanner unit to the
OFF position.
Otherwise, an accidental contact with the rotating
scanner unit may cause injury.

When disposing of used lithium batteries, be sure to


insulate the batteries by taping ○
+ and ○ - terminals.
Otherwise, heat generation, explosion or a fire may occur.

Caution
A malfunction may occur if the power in the ship is
instantaneously interrupted during operation of the radar.
In this case, the power should be turned on again.

When using the [SEA] function, never set the


suppression level too high canceling out all image noises
from the sea surface at close range.
Detection of not only echoes from waves but also targets
such as other ships or dangerous objects will become
inhibited.
When using the [SEA] function, make sure to choose the
most appropriate image noise suppression level.

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CAUTION
When using the [RAIN] function, never set the
suppression level too high canceling out all image noises
from the rain or snow at the close range.
Detection of not only echoes from the rain or snow but
also targets such as other ships or dangerous objects will
become inhibited.
When using the [RAIN] function, make sure to choose the
most appropriate image noise suppression level.

Do not put watches, clocks, or magnetic cards close to


the modulator unit since this unit holds magnetrons
having strong magnetic force. Failure or data
destruction of the above devices may result.

Turn off the main power source before replacing parts.


Otherwise, an electric shock or trouble may be caused.

Before replacing the magnetron, turn off the main power


source and wait for 5 minutes or more until the high
voltage circuits are discharged.
Otherwise, an electric shock may be caused.

Take off your wrist watch when bringing your hands close
to the magnetron.
Otherwise, your watch may be damaged because the
magnetron is a strong magnet.

Two or more persons shall replace the liquid crystal


monitor.
If only one person does this work, he may drop the LCD,
resulting in injury.

Even after the main power source is turned off, some


high voltages remain for a while.
Do not contact the inverter circuit in the LCD with bare
hands. Otherwise, an electric shock may be caused.

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◆◆◆PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATION◆◆◆

■Cautions for high voltage


High voltages from hundreds volts to tens of thousands volts are to be applied to the electronic
equipment such radio and radar devices. You do not face any danger during normal operation,
but sufficient cares are required for maintenance, inspection and adjustment of their internal
components. (Maintenance, check-up and adjustment of the inside of the equipment are prohibited
except by maintenance specialists.)
High voltages of tens of thousands volts are so dangerous as to bring an instantaneous death from
electric shock, but even voltages of hundred volts may sometimes lead to a death from electric
shock. To prevent such an accident, make it a rule to turn off the power switch, discharge
capacitors with a wire surely earthed on an end make sure that internal parts are no longer charged
before you touch any parts inside these devices. At the time, wearing dry cotton gloves ensures
you further to prevent such danger. It is also a necessary caution to put one of your hands in the
pocket and not to use your both hands at the same time.
It is also important to select a stable foothold always to prevent additional injuries once you were
shocked by electricity. If you were injured from electric shock, disinfect the burn sufficiently
and get it taken care of promptly.

■What to do in case of electric shock


When finding a victim of electric shock, turn off the power source and earth the circuit
immediately.
If it is impossible to turn off the circuit, move the victim away promptly using insulators such as
dry wood plate and cloth without touching the victim directly.
In case of electric shock, breathing may stop suddenly if current flows to the respiration center in
the brain. If the shock is not so strong, artificial respiration may recover breathing. When
shocked by electricity, the victim will come to look very bad with weak pulse or without beating,
resulting in unconsciousness and rigidity. In this case, it is necessary to perform an emergency
measure immediately.

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◆◆◆FIRST-AID TREATMENTS◆◆◆

☆First-aid treatments
As far as the victim of electric shock is not in dangerous condition, do not move him and practice
artificial respiration on him immediately. Once started, it should be continued rhythmically.

(1) Do not touch the victim confusedly as a result of the accident, but the rescuer may also get an
electric shock.

(2) Turn off the power source calmly and move the victim away quietly from the electric line.

(3) Call a physician or ambulance immediately or ask someone to call a doctor.

(4) Lay the victim on this back and loosen his necktie, clothes, belt, etc.

(5) a. Examine the victim’s pulse.


b. Examine his heartbeat bringing your ear close to his heart.
c. Examine his breathing bringing the back of your hand or your face close to his face.
d. Check the size of the pupils of his eyes.

(6) Open the victim’s mouth and take out artificial teeth, cigarette or chewing gum if any.
Keep his mouth open, stretch his tongue and insert a towel or the like in his mouth to prevent
the tongue from suffocating. (If it is hard to open his mouth due to set teeth, open it with a
screwdriver and insert a towel in this mouth.)

(7) Then, wipe his mouth so that foaming mucus does not accumulate inside.

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☆When pulse is beating but breathing has stopped
(Mouth-to-mouth respiration) Fig. 1
(1) Tilt the victim’s head back as far as this face looks back. (A pillow may be inserted his neck.)
(2) Push his jaw upward to open his throat wide (to spread his airway).
(3) Pinch the victim’s nostrils and take a deep breath, block his mouth completely with yours
and blow into his mouth strongly. Take a deep breath again and blow into his mouth.
Continue this 10 to 15 times a minutes (blocking his nostrils).
(4) Carefully watch that he has recovered his natural breathing and atop practicing artificial
respiration.
(5) If it is difficult to open the victim’s mouth, insert a rubber or vinyl tube into one of his
nostrils and blow into it blocking the other nostril and his mouth completely.
(6) When the victim recovers consciousness, he may try to stand up suddenly, but let him lie
calmly and serve him with a cup of hot coffee or tea and keep him warm and quiet. (Never
give him alcoholic drinks.)

Method of mouth-to-mouth respiration by raising head

(1) Raise the victim’s head. Support his


forehead with one of your hand and his
neck with the other hand. →1
When you tilt his head backward, the
victim, in most cases, opens his mouth to
the air. This makes mouth-to mouth
respiration easy.

(2) Cover his mouth as widely as possible with


yours and press your cheek against his nose
→2
or, pinch his nostrils with your fingers to
prevent air from leaking. →3

(3) Blow into his lungs. Continue blowing


into his mouth until his breast swells.
Blow into his mouth as quickly as possible
for the first 10 times.

Fig. 1 Mouth-to mouth respiration

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☆When both pulse and breathing have stopped
Perform the (Cardiac massage) Fig. 2 and (Mouth-to-mouth respiration) Fig. 1
When no pulse has come not to be felt, his pupils are open and no heartbeat is heard, cardiac arrest
is supposed to have occurred and artificial respiration must be performed.

(1) Place your both hands, one hand on the other, on the lower one third area of his breastbone
and compress his breast with your elbows applying your weight on his breast so that it is
dented about 2cm (Repeat compressing his breast 50 times or so a minutes). (Cardiac
massage)

(2) In case of one rescuer,


Repeat cardiac massages about 15 times and blow into his mouth 2 times quickly, and repeat
this combination.
In case of two rescuers,
One person repeats cardiac massages 15 times while the other person blow into his mouth
twice, and they shall repeat this combination. (Perform the cardiac massage and
mouth-to-mouth respiration)

(3) Examine his pupils and his pulse sometimes. When the both have returned to normal, stop
the artificial respiration, serve him with a cup of hot coffee or tea and keep him warm and
calm while watching him carefully. Commit the victim to a medical specialist depending
on his condition. (Never give him alcoholic drinks.) To let him recover from the mental
shock, it is necessary for persons concerned to understand his situations and the necessary
treatment.

Fig. 2 Cardiac massage

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GLOSSARY

This section describes the main terms used for this equipment and general related maritime terms.

ARPA: as scanned clockwise.


Automatic Radar Plotting Aid. HL (Heading Line):
AZI MODE (Azimuth Stabilization MODE): Ship’s heading line
Bearing display mode HUP (Head-Up):
Anti-clutter rain (FTC): Own ship’s heading line is always pointed to
Rain/snow clutter suppression the top center of the radar display.
Anti-clutter sea (STC): IMO:
Sea clutter suppression International Maritime Organization
ATA: Interswitch:
Automatic Tracking Aid A device to switch over two or more radar
BCR: display units and two or more antennas.
Bow Crossing Range IR (Interference Rejector):
BCT: Radar interference rejector
Bow Crossing Time MRK (Mark):
BRG: Reflection plot
Bearing NM (Nautical Mile):
CPA (Closest Point of Approach): 1NM=1852m
The closest point of approach from own ship, NSK (North Stabilization Kit):
which can be set by the observer. True bearing unit
COG (Course Over Ground): NUP (North-Up):
Course relative to the ground. The north is always pointed to the top center
CUP (Course-Up): of the radar display.
Own ship’s course is pointed to the top OWN TRACK:
center of the radar display. Display function of own ship’s track
DRIFT: PI:
The current velocity for manual correction Parallel index line
or the current speed on the horizontal axis of PIN:
the 2-axis log is displayed. Information set by the user (personal code)
EBL (Electronic Bearing Line): PM (Performance Monitor):
An electronic bearing line originated from An additional unit to monitor the transmitted
own ship’s position. power and the receiving sensitivity of radar
ENH (Enhance): equipment.
A target can be enlarged. PROC (Process):
Floating EBL (Floating Electronic Bearing Target processing function
Line): PPI:
Floating electronic bearing line originated Plan Position Indicator
from an arbitrary point. Relative Vector:
GND: A target’s movement predicted relative to
Stabilization relative to the ground. own ship.
GPS (Global Positioning System): RR (Range Rings):
The position of a GPS receiver can be Fixed range ring
determined by the signals from GPS RM (Relative Motion):
satellites. Relative motion presentation
Guard Zone: Own ship’s position is fixed and other
Alarm ring against intrusion targets move relative to own ship.
HDG (Heading): S/X Band:
Own ship’s heading bearing. Radio frequency bands
The display ranges from 000 to 360 degrees S: 3GHz band, X: 9 GHz band

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SCANNER: TM (True Motion):
Antenna True motion presentation
SEA: A presentation in which own ship and any
Sea clutter suppression other target move depending on their
SET: individual movements.
The current direction for manual correction TRAILS:
or the current speed on the horizontal axis of Function of displaying tracks of other ships.
the 2-axis log is displayed. TRIAL:
SOG (Speed Over Ground): Trial maneuvering
Speed relative to the ground. True Vector:
STAB (Stabilization): A target’s true movement predicted as the
Stabilization result of entering own ship’s direction and
TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach): speed.
The time to approach the closest point from VRM:
own ship. Variable Range Marker
WATER:
Stabilization relative to the water

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CONTENTS

PREFACE ............................................................................................................... i

BEFORE OPERATION........................................................................................... ii

PRECAUTIONS .....................................................................................................iii

GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................... xv

1. GENERAL AND EQUIPMENT COMPOSITION


1.1 FUNCTIONS ...........................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 FUNCTION OF THIS SYSTEM ...............................................................1-1
1.2 FEATURES .............................................................................................1-2
1.3 CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................1-3
1.4 EXTERIOR DRAWINGS .........................................................................1-4
1.5 GENERAL SYSTEM DIAGRAMS............................................................1-8

2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL


SWITCHES AND FUNCTIONS OF SOFTWARE BUTTONS
2.1 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES .............2-3
2.2 MENU LIST .............................................................................................2-7
2.3 NAMES AND FUNCTION OF ON-SCREEN CONTROLS ......................2-8

3. BASIC OPERATION
3.1 FLOW OPERATION ...............................................................................3-1
3.1.1 POWER ON AND START THE SYSTEM ...............................................3-2
3.1.2 OBSERVE AND ADJUST VIDEO ...........................................................3-3
3.1.3 ACQUIRE AND MEASURE DATA ..........................................................3-3
3.1.4 END THE OPERATION AND STOP THE SYSTEM................................3-4
3.2 MENU COMPOSITION...........................................................................3-5
3.3 PREPARATION ......................................................................................3-6
3.3.1 ADJUST DISPLAY BRILLIANCE [BRILL] ...............................................3-6

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3.3.2 ADJUST OPERATION PANEL BRILLIANCE [PANEL] ........................... 3-6
3.3.3 SWITCH DAY/NIGHT MODE [DAY/NIGHT] ........................................... 3-6
3.3.4 IADJUST BRILLIANCE OF INFORMATION ON RADAR DISPLAY
(BRILLIANCE SETTING) ....................................................................... 3-7
3.3.5 ADJUST SOUND VOLUME (BUZZER VOLUME) ................................. 3-7
3.3.6 RESET ALARM BUZZER [ALARM ACK] ............................................... 3-8
3.3.7 SET DISPLAY COLOR........................................................................... 3-8
3.4 BASIC OPERATIONS ............................................................................ 3-9
3.4.1 START TRANSMISSION [TX] ................................................................ 3-9
3.4.2 STOP TRANSMISSION [STBY] ............................................................. 3-9
3.4.3 CHANGE RANGE (OBSERVATION RANGE SCALE) [+RANGE-] ........ 3-9
3.4.4 TUNE ..................................................................................................... 3-9
3.4.5 COUTROL SENSITIVITY [GAIN] ......................................................... 3-10
3.4.6 SUPPRESS SEA CLURRER [SEA] ..................................................... 3-10
3.4.7 SUPPRESS RAIN/SNOW CLUTTER [RAIN] ........................................3-11
3.4.8 REJECT RADAR INTERFERENCE [IR] .............................................. 3-12
3.4.9 HIDE/DISPLAY RANGE RINGS (RINGS) ............................................ 3-12
3.4.10 HIDE SHIP’S HEDING LINE (HL OFF) ................................................ 3-12
3.5 GENERAL OPERATIONS .................................................................... 3-13
3.5.1 MOVE CROSS CURSOR MARK BY TRACKBALL.............................. 3-13
3.5.2 USE EBLS (ELECTRONIC BEARING LINES) [EBL1/EBL2] ............... 3-13
3.5.3 USE VRM (VARIABLE RANGE MARKERS) [VRM1/VRM2] ................ 3-15
3.5.4 USE P-LINES (PARALLEL INDEX LINES) [P-LINE] ............................ 3-16
3.5.5 MOVE OWN SHIP’S DISPLAY POSITION [OFF CENT]...................... 3-17
3.5.6 DISPLAY OTHER SHIP’S TRAILS [TRAILS] ....................................... 3-17
3.5.7 DISPLAY OWN VECROT [OWN VECT] .............................................. 3-18
3.5.8 DIPLAY OWN MARK............................................................................ 3-18
3.5.9 TIME ZONE SETTING ......................................................................... 3-21
3.5.10 LOCAL TIME SETTING........................................................................ 3-21
3.5.11 CHANGE THE UNIT OF RATE OF TURN ........................................... 3-22

4. MEASUREMENT OF RANGE AND BEARING


4.1 MEASUREMENT BY TRACKBALL ........................................................ 4-1
4.2 MESAUREMENT BY RANE RINGS ....................................................... 4-2
4.3 MESAUREMENT BY EBLS AND VRMS ................................................ 4-3

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5. TRUE AND FALSE ECHOES ON DISPLAY
5.1 RADAR WAVE WITH THE HORIZON .....................................................5-2
5.2 STRENGTH OF REFLECTION FROM THE TARGET ............................5-4
5.3 SEA CLUTTERS .....................................................................................5-5
5.4 FALSE ECHOES .....................................................................................5-6
5.5 DISPLAY OF RADAR TRANSPONDER (SART).....................................5-9

6. MAINTENANCE

6.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE .....................................................................6-1


6.2 MAINTENANCE ON EACH UNIT............................................................6-2

7. TROUBLE SHOOTING

7.1 FAULT FINDING......................................................................................7-3


7.2 TORBLE SHOOTING ..............................................................................7-4
7.3 REPLACEMENT OF MAJOR PARTS .....................................................7-7

8. AFTER-SALES SERVICE

9. DISPOSAL
9.1 DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT .......................................................................9-1
9.2 DISPOSAL OF USED BATTERIES .........................................................9-2
9.3 DISPOSAL OF USED MAGNETRON .....................................................9-3

10. SPECIFICATIONS
10.1 JAM-609 TYPE RADAR ........................................................................10-1
10.2 SCANNER (NKE-283)...........................................................................10-2
10.3 CONTROL UNIT (NDC-4336) ...............................................................10-3

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10.4 ARPA FUNCTION (OPTION)................................................................ 10-4
10.5 INPUT SIGNAL ..................................................................................... 10-4
10.6 OUTPUT SIGNAL ................................................................................. 10-5
10.7 STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPOSITION.......................................... 10-5
10.8 DITANCE BETWEEN UNITS................................................................ 10-5
10.9 OTHERS (OPTION).............................................................................. 10-5

APPENDIX

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xviii
1 GENERAL AND EQUIPMENT COMPOSITION 1
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL
2 SWITCHES AND FUNCTIONS OF SOFTWARE
BUTTONS
2
3 BASIC OPERATION 3
4 MEASUREMENT OF RANGE AND BEARING 4
5 TRUE AND FALSE ECHOES ON DISPLAY 5
6 MAINTENANCE 6
7 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ADJUSTMENT 7
8 AFTER-SALES SERVICE 8
9 DISPOSAL 9
10 SPECIFICATIONS
10
APPENDIX

APPENDIX

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xx
SECTION 1
GENERAL AND EQUIPMENT
COMPOSITION

1.1 Functions................................................. 1-1


1.1.1 Function of This System ................... 1-1
1.2 Features ................................................... 1-2
1.3 Configuration .......................................... 1-3
1.4 Exterior DrawingS................................... 1-4
1.5 General System DiagramS..................... 1-8
1.1 FUNCTIONS
This equipment is a high-performance radar equipment consisting of a scanner unit, a transmitter-receiver unit
and a high resolution color LCD display unit.

1.1.1 Function of This System


The JMA-609 series is a color radar system.
The main functions include:
• sensitivity adjustment
• sea clutter and rain/snow clutter suppression
• interference reflector
• bearing and range measurement using a cursor, fixed/variable range markers, and electronic bearing
line
• own track display

1-1
1.2 FEATURES y

1.2 FEATURES 1
Realization of Large, Easy-to-see Screen with High Resolution

The 18.1-inch color LCD with high resolution of 1280 × 1024 pixels can display radar images of 250 mm or
more in diameter. Even short-range targets can also be displayed as high-resolution images.

Target Detection by Latest Signal Processing Technology

The system employs the latest digital signal processing technology to eliminate undesired clutter from the radar
video signals that are obtained from the receiver with a wide dynamic range, thus improving the target
detection.

Easy Operation with GUI


All the radar functions can be easily controlled by simply using the trackball and two switches to operate the
buttons shown on the radar display.

Improved Day/Night Mode


Two types of background colors are available in each Day/Night mode (total 4 background colors).
Each background color can be reproduced to be suited for the user’s operating environment by simple key
operation. The radar echoes and a variety of graphics can also be represented in different colors, ensuring
easy-to-see displays.

Compact Design and Low Power Consumption


Since an LCD has been implemented as the display device, the weight of the display is greatly reduced and the
power consumption is lowered in comparison with the conventional radar equipment.

1-2
1.3 CONFIGURATION

Scanners and Transmitted Output Powers

TRANSMITTED
SCANNER TYPE BAND
OUTPUT POWER
JMA-609-7 7 FT SLOT ANTENNA 6 KW X

Radar Configuration and Ship’s Mains

RADAR SCANNER
CONTROL UNIT SHIP’S MAINS
MODEL UNIT
JMA-609-7 NKE-283 NCM-825 24 VDC

Notes:
1. An optional rectifier is necessary for using Ship's Mains 100/110/115/200/220/230 VAC.
2. The control unit NCM-825 has a separate structure consisting of the following:
Processor NDC-1337
Operation panel NCE-7882

1-3
1.4 EXTERIOR DRAWING y

1.4 EXTERIOR DRAWINGS 1


Fig. 1.1 Exterior Drawing of Scanner Unit, Type NKE-283

Fig. 1.2 Exterior Drawing of Processing Unit, Type NDC-1337

Fig. 1.3 Exterior Drawing of Operating Unit, Type NCE-7882

Fig. 1.4 General System Diagram of Radar, Type JMA-609-7

1-4
Fig. 1.1 Exterior Drawing of Scanner Unit, Type NKE-283

1-5
1.4 EXTERIOR DRAWING y

Fig. 1.2 Exterior Drawing of Processing Unit, Type NDC-1337

1-6
Fig. 1.3 Exterior Drawing of Operating Unit, Type NCE-7882

1-7
1.5 GENERAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM y

1.5 GENERAL SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 1


NKE-283 SCANNER UNIT

28 CORES COMPOSITE CABLE


ALPHATRON SUPPLY
DISPLAY UNIT
ALPHATRON SUPPLY
CONTROL UNIT
NCM-825
PROCESSING UNIT
NDC-1337
ALPHATRON
SUPPLY

ALPHATRON
SUPPLY

250V-TTYCS-1
NCE-7882 OPERATING UNIT
GPS1/2, JRC SUPPLY
ECHO SOUNDER, 7m
AUTOPILOT,
ROT,RUDDER

SHIP’S MAIN CVVS2X5.5


24VDC

CVVS2X5.5
100/110/115 VAC 50/60HZ 1φ
200/220/230 VAC 50/60HZ 1φ

NBA-3308 RECTIFIER
(OPTION)

FIG. 1.4 GENERAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM OF RADAR, TYPE JMA-609-7

Note: Eliminating the interference on frequencies used for marine communications and navigation due to
operation of the radar.
All cables of the radar are to be run away from the cables of radio equipment.
(Ex. Radiotelephone. Communications receiver and direction finder, etc. )
Especially inter-wiring cables between scanner unit and display unit of the radar should not be run
parallel with the cables of radio equipment.

1-8
1-9
SECTION 2
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF
CONTROL PANEL SWITCHES
AND FUNCTIONS OF SOFTWARE BUTTONS

2.1 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL.....2-3


2.2 MENU LIST...................................................................2-7
2.3 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF ON-SCEEN CONT .....2-8
Rudder Indicator
Auto Pilot Indicator
Range Marker Interval
Rate of Turn Indicator
Range Scale
VIDEO LEVEL
Tune Indicator
Gain Volume Position Radar Trails Indication Length
Rain Volume Position Bearing Indicator
Sea Volume Position On/Off Center Indicator
Auto Tuning Display Color Mode
Transmit/Standby Indicator Interference Rejecter Switch
TX Pulse Width Screen Brilliance
Radar Trails mode
90 60 30 0 30 60 90
RUDDER
PILOT CENTER1
300 200 100 0 100 200 300
TURN H-UP
A TRANSMIT SP 000
TUNE TRAILS 2Scan R
GAIN
030 BRILL 50
RAIN 330
SEA IR MEDIUM
- 0.15 + NIGHT2
0.05 Km VL 15

060
300

090
270

240 120
MENU
CURSOR HL-OFF
123.4° R-RINGS
1.234km OWNMARK
DOCKING OWNSHIP
VECTOR 30s
OWN SHIP TRIP
N 12.34.5678 210 150 TIME 12:25
E 123.45.6789 HDG 123.4°
CURSOR SOG 12.3km/h
12.34.567’N EBL 123.4° T 180 VRM1 1.234km COG 123.4°
123.45.678’E EBL 123.4° T P-LINE1 1.234km P-LINE2 1.234km VRM2 1.234km DEPTH 123.4m

EBL1/2 Bearing
Cursor’s position Own Ship’s Data
Own Ship’s Position P-LINE1/2 Range
Cursor Bearing and Range VRM1/2 Range
2-1
SECTION 2 yy

DOKING MODE OFF


90 60 30 0 30 60 90
RUDDER
PILOT CENTER1

2
300 200 100 0 100 200 300
TURN H-UP
A TRANSMIT SP 000
TUNE TRAILS 2Scan R
GAIN
030 BRILL 50
RAIN
SEA IR MEDIUM
- 0.15 + NIGHT2
0.05 Km VL 15

060
300

090
270

240 120
MENU
CURSOR HL-OFF
123.4° R-RINGS
12.34km OWNMARK
DOCKING OWNSHIP
1.23 BOW VECTOR 30s
TRIP 1234km
210 150 TIME 12:25
1.23 M/S HDG 123.4°
AQUIRE SOG 12.3km/h
1.23 STERN EBL 123.4° T 180 VRM1 12.34km COG 123.4°
E
1 BL 123.4° T P-LINE1 12.34km P-LINE2 12.34km VRM2 12.34km DEPTH 123.4m
2

The alarm window appears over


the P-LINE data.
ALARM Window

DOCKING MODE ON

2-2
2.1 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL
PANEL SWITCHES
Names and Functions of Control Panel Switches

1 →See section 3.4.2 on page 3-9 9 →See section 3.4.7on page 3-11

2 →See section 3.4.1 on page 3-9 10 →See section 3.3.3 on page 3-6

3 →See section 3.5.2 on page 3-13 11 →See section 3.4.6 on page 3-10

4 →See section 3.3.6on page 3-8 12 →See section 3.4.10 on page 3-12

5 →See section 3.5.5 on page 3-17 13 →See section 3.4.4 on page 3-9

6 →See section 3.4.5 on page 3-10 14 →See section 3.2 on page 3-5
7 →See section 3.5.4 on page 15 →See section 3.2 on page
3-16 3-5
8 →See section 3.3.1on
page 3-6

JRC

POWER ENTER MENU


GAIN RAIN SEA TUNE/AUTO

STBY TX

DAY HL
P-LINE BRILL NIGHT OFF
EBL1
EBL2
OFF OWN
TRAIL RR RANGE
CENT VECT
VRM1
VRM2
ALARM OWN
* PANEL
ACK MARK

18 22 →See section 3.5.1on


16 →See section 3.5.3 on page 3-13
page 3-15
19 →See section 3.5.6 on page 23 →See section 3.4.3 on
17 3-17 page 3-9
20 →See section 3.5.8 on page 24 →See section 3.4.9 on
3-18 page 3-12
21 →See section 3.5.7 on page
3-18 25 →See section 3.3.2 on
page 3-6

The following page describe name of buttons. The Sections and page numbers on the above indicate
pages where operation procedures and detailed descriptions are provided.

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL
PANEL SWITCHES yy

① [STBY](standby) Switch

Use this switch to change the power-off state to the power-on state, or the transmission state to the
standby state.
To turn off the power, press the [STBY] switch and [TX] switch together.

2
-> See section 3.4.2 on page 3-9.

② [TX](Transmit) Switch
PREHEAT at the upper left of the radar display changes to STANDBY about 90 seconds
after the power is turned on.
Then, press this switch to start transmission.
-> See section 3.4.1 on page 3-9.

③ [EBL1/EBL2] (Electric Bearing Line 1/2) Switch


Use this switch to display and select EBL1/2.
-> See section 3.5.2 on page 3-13.

④ [ALARM ACK] (Alarm Acknowledgement) Switch


Use this switch to acknowledge a failure, target’s approach, or collision alarm.
Press the switch to stop an audible alarm.
If more than one alarm has occurred, the switch needs to be pressed the number of times equivalent
to the number of alarms.
-> See section 3.3.6 on page 3-8.

⑤ [OFF CENT] (Off Center) Switch


Shifts the own ship’s position .
-> See section 3.5.5 on page 3-17.

⑥ [GAIN] (Receiving Sensitivity) Control


Controls the radar’s receiving sensitivity.
To get higher sensitivity, turn the control clockwise.
Suppresses the clutter echo from the sea surface.
To heighten a suppressing effect, turn the control clockwise.
The clutter suppression mode switches back and forth between MANUAL and AUTO each
time the control is pressed.
-> See section 3.4.5 on page 3-10.

⑦ [P-LINE] (Parallel Index Line) Switch


Use this switch to display and select EBL1/2.
-> See section 3.5.4 on page 3-16.

⑧ [BRILL] (Operation LCD Brilliance) Switch


Controls the brilliance of the special LCD monitor.
-> See section 3.3.1 on page 3-6.

⑨ [RAIN] (RAIN/SNOW Clutter Suppression) Control


Suppresses the clutter echo from rain or snow.
To heighten a suppressing effect, turn the control clockwise.
To control this suppressing effect using Trackball, press the control.
-> See section 3.4.7 on page 3-11.

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⑩ [DAY/NIGHT] (DAY/NIGHT MODE) Switch
Switches the screen color and brilliance according to each setting.
-> See section 3.3.3 on page 3-6.
⑪ [SEA] (Sea clutter Suppression) Control
Suppresses the clutter echo from the sea surface.
To heighten a suppressing effect, turn the control clockwise.
To control this suppressing effect using Trackball, press the control.
-> See section 3.4.6 on page 3-10.

⑫ [HL OFF] (Heading Line Off) Switch


Clears the Ship’s heading line while this key is being pressed.
-> See section 3.4.10 on page 3-12.

⑬ [TUNE/AUTO] (Tune Control/Automatic) Control


Tunes the receiver of the radar.
Controls the target on the screen to be seen most clearly.
To change to automatic mode, press the control.
-> See section 3.4.4 on page 3-9.

⑭ [ENT] (Enter) Switch


Use this switch to determine menu selection or value input.
Pressing the switch has the same effect as left-clicking the trackball.
-> See section 3.2 on page 3-5.

⑮ [MENU] (Menu) Switch


Opens the menu.
-> See section 3.2 on page 3-5.

⑯ [VRM1/VRM2] (Variable Range Marker 1/2) Switch


Use this switch to display and select EBL1/2.
-> See section 3.5.3 on page 3-15.

⑰ Jog Dial
Use this dial to change the bearing of EBL1/2, the range of VRM1/2 and P-Line 1/2 .

⑱ [*] (ATA Function) Switch


This switch has no function.

⑲ [TRAIL] (Other Ship’s Trails) Switch


Use this switch to display other ship’s trail.
-> See section 3.5.6 on page 3-17.

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL
PANEL SWITCHES yy

⑳ [OWN MARK] (Own Ship’s Mark) Switch


Use this switch to display the own ship’s mark according to setting.
-> See section 3.5.8 on page 3-18.

2
21 [OWN VECT] (Own Ship’s Vector) Switch
Use this switch to display the own ship’s vector.
-> See section 3.5.7 on page 3-18.

22 Trackball
Use this trackball to move the cursor mark to an arbitrary point. The trackball can be used for
setting in each mode.
-> For setting cursor, see section 3.5.1 on page 3-13.

23 [+RANGE-] (Range Scale) Switch


Expands or shrinks the observation range scale.
-> See section 3.4.3 on page 3-9.

24 [RR] (Fixed Range Marker) Switch


Use this switch to display the fixed range marker. 35
-> See section 3.4.9 on page 3-12.

25 [PANEL] (Operation Panel Brilliance) Switch


Controls the brilliance for the controls and switches on the operation panel.
The brilliance changes cyclically each time the switch is pressed.
→See section 3.3.2 on page 3-6.

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2.2 MENU LIST
This radar has 2 kinds of main menu as following.
MAIN MENU1 : This menu is displayed by pressing [MENU] switch when radar is transmitted.
MAIN MENU2 : This menu is displayed by pressing [MENU] switch when radar is standby mode.
Turning the trackball, select the item and press the ENTER key.
MAIN MENU1

1.BRILLIANCE 0.PREVIOUS
1.RADAR VIDEO/TRAILS 1/2/3/4
2.FIX RANGE RING 1/2/3/4
3.VRM 1/2/3/4
4.EBL/P-LINE 1/2/3/4
5.BEARING SCALE 0/1/2/3/4
6CHARACTER 1/2/3/4
7.ATA/AIS 1/2/3/4
8.OWN SHIP/2nd SHIP 1/2/3/4

2.COLOR 0.PREVIOUS
1.ECHO YELLOW/GREEN/AMBER/WHITE
2.TRAILS GREEN/WHITE/BR BLUE/YELLOW/AMBER
3.ECHO BACK GROUND BLACK/BLUE/DARK GREY
4.DATA BACK GROUND BLACK/GREY/DARK GREY/BR BLUE
5.OTHERS GREEN/AMBER/WHITE/YELLOW
6.OWN SHIP/2nd SHIP CYAN/GREY/MAGENTA/GREEN/WHITE

3.SETTING 0.PREVIOUS
1.BUZZER LEVEL OFF/1/2/3
2.RATE OF TURN 30-0-30/90-0-90/300-0-300
3.EXPANSION OFF/FAIR/STRONG

MAIN MENU2

1.SETTING 0.PREVIOUS
1.TIME ZONE SETTING
2.LOCAL TIME

2.OWN MARK 0.PREVIOUS


1.FILLED OFF/ON
2.RADAR TARGETS ON TOP OFF/ON
3.OWN SHIP DIMENSION
4.OWN SHIP PROFILE RECTANGLE/PENTAGON
5. 2nd SHIPS DIMENSION
6. 2nd SHIPS PROFILE RECTANGLE/PENTAGON/OFF

2-7
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF
ON-SCREEN CONTROLS yy

2.3 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF


ON-SCREEN CONTROLS
1

RUDDER
2

90
3

60
4

30 0 30
5

60 90
6 7
2
PILOT CENTER1
300 200 100 0 100 200 300
TURN H-UP
24 A TRANSMIT SP 000
TUNE
25 TRAILS 2Scan R 8
GAIN
256 RAIN 330 030 BRILL 50
27 SEA 9
IR MEDIUM
- 0.15 +
NIGHT2 10
0.05 Km VL 15
29

060
300

090
270

240 120
MENU 18
11 CURSOR HL-OFF 19
123.4° R-RINGS
12.34km OWNMARK 20
DOCKING OWNSHIP 21
1.23 BOW VECTOR 30s 22
TRIP 1234km 23
210 150 TIME 12:25
1.23 M/S HDG 123.4°
AQUIRE SOG 12.3km/h
1.23 STERN EBL 123.4° T 180 VRM1 12.34km COG 123.4°
E
1 BL 123.4° T P-LINE1 12.34km P-LINE2 12.34km VRM2 12.34km DEPTH 123.4m
2
12 13 14 15 16 17 28

Layout on On-screen controls

2-8
1 【RANGE】
A click on “+” will increment the RANGE SCALE.
A click on “-“ will decrement the RANGE SCALE.

2 【AUTO TUNE】
A click on the box will select either Manual tune, “M” or Auto
tune, ”A”.

3 【TX/STBY】
A click on the box will select either TRANSMIT or STANDBY.

4 【PULSE LENGTH】
A click on the box will cycle trough the available pulse lengths.

5 【OFF-CENTER】
A click on the box will cycle the center mode as follows.
CENTER1⇒CENTER2⇒CENTER3⇒OFF

6 【LENGTH ON THE TRAILS】


A click on the box will cycle the length of trails as follows.
2Scan⇒15sec⇒30sec⇒1min⇒2min⇒3min⇒4min⇒5min
⇒6min⇒OFF
Clicking and holding down the box over 2 seconds
will set the trails to OFF.

7 【MODE OF THE TRAILS】


A click on the box will select TRUE TRAILS,”T”, or RELATIVE
TRAILS,”R”.

8 【BRILLIANCE】
A click on the box will enable brilliance adjustment.
The brilliance can be change by [JOG DIAL] or [TRACK-BALL] and
[ENTER] key.

9 【INTERFERENCE REJECTION】
A click on the box will cycle IR mode as follows.
IR OFF⇒IR LOW⇒IR MEDIUM⇒IR HIGH

10【DAY/NIGHT】
A click on the box will cycle the display mode as follows.
DAY1⇒DAY2⇒DAY3⇒DAY4
⇒NIGHT1⇒NIGHT2⇒NIGHT3⇒NIGHT4
11【DOCKING】
A click on the box will open or close DOCKING display.
12 13 【EBL】
Refer to Section 3.5.2.

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF
ON-SCREEN CONTROLS yy

16 17 【VRM】
Refer to Section 3.5.3.

18 【HL OFF】
With the cursor positioned on the box, pressing and holding
the [ENTER] key will remove the HEADING LINE from the display.
When the key is released, the line is showed again. 2
19 【RANGE RINGS】
A click on the box selects between RANGE RINGS ON and OFF.
20 【OWN SHIP MARK】
A click on the box selects between OWN SHIP MARK ON and OFF.

21 【OWN SHIP INFORMATION】


A click on the box selects between ON and OFF of the OWN SHIP
IFORMATION.

22 【VECTORS】
A click on the box will cycle the vector time as follows.
VECTOR OFF⇒VECTOR 5S⇒VECTOR 10S⇒VECTOR 20S⇒
⇒VECTOR 30S⇒VECTOR 60S⇒VECTOR 120S
Pressing and holding down the [ENTER] key on the box
over 2 seconds will set the VECTOR OFF.

23 【TRIP COUNTER】
Pressing and holding down the [ENTR] key on the box
will clear the TRIP COUNTER.

24 【TUNE】
Pressing the [ENTER] key on the box, you can adjust TUNE with
[TRACK BALL]. If you want to adjust TUNE with [TUNE] knob, press
[TUNE] knob on keyboard.

25 【GAIN LEVEL】
Pressing the [ENTER] key on the box, you can adjust GAIN with
[TRACK BALL]. If you want to adjust GAIN with [GAIN] knob, press
[GAIN] knob on keyboard.

26 【RAIN CLUTTER SUPPRESSION LVEL】


Pressing the [ENTER] key on the box, you can adjust RAIN with
[TRACK BALL]. If you want to adjust RAIN with [RAIN] knob, press
[RAIN] knob on keyboard.

27 【SEA CLUTTER SUPPRESION LVEL】


Pressing the [ENTER] key on the box, you can adjust SEA CLUTTER
SUPPRESION LEVEL with [TRACK BALL]. If you want to adjust SEA
CLUTTER SUPPRESION LEVEL with [SEA] knob, press [SEA] knob on
keyboard.

2-10
28 【ARPA】
The box is disabled.

29 【VIDEO LVEL】
A click on the box will cycle the VIDEO LEVEL.

2-11
SECTION 3
BASIC OPERATION

3.1 FLOW OPERATION ...................................................................................... 3-1


3.1.1 POWER ON AND START THE SYSTEM..................................................... 3-2
3.1.2 OBSERVE AND ADJUST VIDEO ................................................................ 3-3
3.1.3 ACQUIRE AND MEASURE DATA ............................................................... 3-3
3.1.4 END THE OPERATION AND STOP THE SYSTEM..................................... 3-4
3.2 MENU COMPOSITION .................................................................................. 3-5
3.3 PREPARATION ............................................................................................. 3-6
3.3.1 ADJUST DISPLAY BRILLIANCE [BRILL] ................................................ 3-6
3.3.2 ADJUST OPERATION PANEL BRILLIANCE [PANEL]............................... 3-6
3.3.3 SWITCH DAY/NIGHT MODE [DAY/NIGHT]................................................. 3-6
3.3.4 ADJUST BRILLIANCE OF INFORMATION ON RADAR DISPLAY
(BRILLIANCE SETTING) .............................................................................. 3-7
3.3.5 ADJUST SOUND VOLUME (BUZZER VOLUME)....................................... 3-7
3.3.6 RESET ALARM BUZZER [ALARM ACK] ................................................... 3-8
3.3.7 SET DISPLAY COLOR................................................................................. 3-8
3.4 BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................................................... 3-9
3.4.1 START TRANSMISSION [TX] ..................................................................... 3-9
3.4.2 STOP TRANSMISSION [STBY]................................................................... 3-9
3.4.3 CHANGE RANGE (OBSERVATION RANGE SCALE) [+RANGE-]............. 3-9
3.4.4 TUNE............................................................................................................ 3-9
3.4.5 CONTROL SENSITIVITY [GAIN]............................................................... 3-10
3.4.6 SUPPRESS SEA CLUTTER [SEA] ........................................................... 3-10
3.4.7 SUPPRESS RAIN/SNOW CLUTTER [RAIN] ............................................ 3-11
3.4.8 REJECT RADAR INTERFERENCE [IR].................................................... 3-12
3.4.9 HIDE/DISPLAY RANGE RINGS (RINGS) .................................................. 3-12
3.4.10 HIDE SHIP’S HEADING LINE (HL OFF) ................................................. 3-12
3.5 GENERAL OPERATIONS ........................................................................... 3-13
3.5.1 MOVE CROSS CURSOR MARK BY TRACKBALL .................................. 3-13
3.5.2 USE EBLS (ELECTRONIC BEARING LINES) [EBL1/EBL2] ................... 3-13
3.5.3 USE VRMS (VARIABLE RANGE MARKERS) [VRM1/VRM2] .................. 3-15
3.5.4 USE P-LINES (PARALLEL INDEX LINES) [P-LINE] ................................ 3-16
3.5.5 MOVE OWN SHIP’S DISPLAY POSITION [OFF CENT] ........................... 3-17
3.5.6 DISPLAY OTHER SHIPS’ TRAILS [TRAILS] ............................................ 3-17
3.5.7 DISPLAY OWN VECTOR [OWN VECT] .................................................... 3-18
3.5.8 DISPLAY OWN MARK ............................................................................... 3-18
3.5.9 TIME ZONE SETTING................................................................................ 3-21
3.5.10 LOCAL TIME SETTING ........................................................................... 3-21
3.5.11 CHANGE THE UNIT OF RATE OF TURN ............................................... 3-22
3.1 FLOW OPERATION
Attention
z Do not put anything on the operation panel.
If you put anything hot on it, it may be deformed.

z Do not give any impact to the operation panel,


trackball, or controls.
Otherwise, any failure or damage may result.

POWER ON AND
START THE SYSTEM

OBSERVE AND
ADJUST VIDEO

ACQUIRE AND
MEASURE DATA

END THE OPERATION AND


STOP THE SYSTEM

Each operation is described in detail below.

3-1
3.1 FLOW OPERATION y
yy

3.1.1 Power ON and Start the System

Caution
A malfunction may occur if the power in the
ship is instantaneously interrupted during
operation of the radar. In this case, the power
3
should be turned on again.

Attention

z Wait for about 2 seconds before turning on the


power again.

z Immediately after the radar is installed, at start of the


system after it has not been used for a long time, or
after the magnetron is replaced, preheat the
equipment in the standby state for 20 to 30 minutes
before setting it into the transmit state.

z If the preheating time is short, the magnetron


causes sparks, resulting in its unstable oscillation.
Start transmission on a short-pulse range and
change the range to the longer pulse ranges in turn.
If the transmission is unstable in the meantime,
immediately place the system back into the standby
state and maintain it in the standby state for 5 to 10
minutes before restarting the operation.
Repeat these steps until the operation is stabilized.

3-2
Procedures 1 Check that the ship’s mains are turned on.

2 Press [STBY] key.

The system is turned on, and the preheating time is displayed.


PREHEAT is indicated at the upper left of the radar display.

3 Wait until the preheating time is over.

When the preheating time is over, the preheating time screen disappears, and PREHEAT
at the upper left of the radar display changes to STANDBY .

4 Press [TX] key.

The radar will start transmission and the antenna will start rotating.
STANDBY at the upper left of the radar display changes to TRANSMIT .

Note: The radar does not start transmission if you press [TX] key while PREHEAT is indicated.

3.1.2 Observe and Adjust Video

Procedures 1 Press [+RANGE-] key to set the range to the scale required for target
observation.

2 Turn the controls [GAIN], [SEA], and [RAIN] to obtain the clearest
targets.

3.1.3 Acquire and Measure Data


For details on data acquisition and measurement, refer to Section 3.4 “BASIC OPERATIONS” and Section 4
“MEASUREMENT OF RANGE AND BEARING.”

3-3
3.1 FLOW OPERATION y
yy

3.1.4 End the Operation and Stop the System

Exit 1 Press [STBY] key.

The radar will stop transmission and the antenna will stop rotating.
TRANSMIT at the upper left of the radar display changes to STANDBY .

Maintain the standby state if radar observation is restarted in a relatively short time.

3
Only pressing the [TX] key starts observation.

2 Press the [STBY] key and the [TX] key together.

The system will be turned off.

Warning
When conducting maintenance work, make sure to turn
off the power and unplug the power line of the
processor so that the power supply to the equipment is
completely cut off.
Some equipment components can carry electrical
current even after the power switch is turned off, and
conducting maintenance work without unplugging the
power connector may result in electrocution,
equipment failure, or accidents.

3-4
3.2 MENU COMPOSITION
The Menu system of this radar equipment consists of the main menu and the submenus up to the lower 2 levels.
This radar has 2 kinds of main menu as following.
MAIN MENU1 : This menu is displayed at the lower left by pressing [MENU] switch while the transmission
mode.
MAIN MENU2 : This menu is displayed at the lower left by pressing [[MENU] switch while the standby mode.

Press [MENU] key while the transmission mode.

MAIN MENU1
0. EXIT
1. BRILLIANCE >
2. COLOUR >
3. SETTING >

Select item with trackball and Press [ENT] key.

BRILLIANCE
0.PREVIOUS 4
1.RADAR VIDEO/TRAILS 4
2.FIX RANGE RING 4
3.VRM 4
4.EBL/P-LINE 4
5.BEARING SCALE 4
6.CHARACTER 4
7.ATA/AIS 4
8.OWN SHIP/2nd SHIP 4

Select item with trackball and Press [ENT] key.

1
2
3
4

Select item with trackball and Press [ENT] key.

To open the menu:


Press [MENU] key.

To close the menu:


Press key [MENU] again.

To determine the selected item:


Place the cursor over the selected item with trackball and then press [ENT] key.

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3.3 PREPARATION y
yy

3.3 PREPARATION

3.3.1 Adjust Display Brilliance [BRILL]


NOTE : This [BRILL] key is only for the special display (is not for NWZ-147).
In the case of NWZ-147, turn the knob on NWZ-147.

Procedures 1 Press [BRILL] key .


3
2 Set the brilliance value with the [JOG DIAL] or [TRACKBALL] and
[ENTER] key.

3.3.2 Adjust Operation Panel Brilliance [PANEL]

Procedures 1 Press [PANEL] key to adjust the brilliance of the operation panel light.

There are five brilliance levels (include off) , and brilliance increases by one level each
time the [PANEL] key is pressed. When it reaches the highest level, it is resumed to the
lowest level (off).

In consideration of the ambient brightness, adjust panel brilliance that is high enough to
read the characters on the operation panel but does not glare.

3.3.3 Switch Day/Night Mode [DAY/NIGHT]


The day/night mode changes in the following sequence each time the [DAY/NIGHT] key is pressed:

DAY1 DAY2 DAY3 DAY4 NIGHT1 NIGHT2 NIGHT3 NIGHT4

The current mode is indicated at the upper right of the radar display.
The brilliance level and the display color in accordance with the selected mode is saved.

3-6
3.3.4 Adjust Brilliance of Information on Radar Display
(Brilliance Setting)
Brilliance can be adjusted for each item of information (shown below) on the radar display by operating the
menu.
RADAR VIDEO & TRAILS, FIX RANGE RING, VRM, EBL & P-LINE, BEARING SCALE, CHARACTER,
ATA/AIS, PANEL

Procedures 1 Press [MENU] key while the transmission mode.

Place the cursor over [1.BRILLIANCE] with trackball and then press
[ENT] key.

The Brilliance Setting menu will appear.

2 Select the item with trackball for which brilliance is to be adjusted,


pressing [ENT] key.

The brilliance levels menu will appear.

3 Select the brilliance level number to be set with trackball, pressing the
[ENT] key.

The selected brilliance level will be set.

Exit 1 Press [MENU] key.

The menu will be closed.

Note: The brilliance levels set here are saved in accordance with the day/night mode.

3.3.5 Adjust Sound Volume (Buzzer Volume)

Procedures 1 Press [MENU] key while the transmission mode.


Place the cursor over [3.SETTING] with trackball and then press [ENT]
key.

The setting menu will appear.

2 Place the cursor over [1.BUZZER LEVEL] with trackball and then press
[ENT] key.

The buzzer levels menu will appear.

3 Select the volume number to be set with trackball, and press the [ENT]
key.
The selected volume level will be set.

Exit 1 Press [MENU] key.

The menu will be closed.

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3.3.6 Reset Alarm Buzzer [ALARM ACK]


When an audible alarm is issued, use ALARM ACK to acknowledge the alarm information, stop the alarm
buzzing, and stop the alarm lamp flashing. (If more than one alarm has occurred, press the switch for each
alarm indication.) The alarm stops buzzing, but the alarm indication does not disappear.

Procedures 1 Press [ALARM ACK] key.

The alarm will stop buzzing.

3.3.7 Set Display Color


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Color can be adjusted for each item of information (shown below) on the radar display by operating the menu.

1.ECHO Adjusts the colors of radar echoes.


2.TRAILS Adjusts the colors of radar trails.
3.ECHO BACK GROUND Adjusts the background color inside the bearing scale.
4.DATA BACK GROUND Adjusts the background color outside the bearing scale.
5.OTHERS Adjusts the colors of characters and etc.
6.OWN SHIP Adjusts the colors of own mark.

Procedures 1 Press [MENU] key while the transmission mode.

Place the cursor over [2.COLOR] with trackball and then press [ENT]
key.

The color-setting menu will appear.

2 Select the item with trackball for which color is to be adjusted, press the
[ENT] key.

The kinds of color menu will appear.

Select the color to be set with trackball, pressing the [ENT] key.

The selected color will be set.

Exit 1 Press [MENU] key.

The menu will be closed.

Note: The display color set here are saved in accordance with the day/night mode.

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3.4 BASIC OPERATIONS

3.4.1 Start Transmission [TX]

Procedures 1 Press [TX] key.

The radar will start transmission and the antenna will start rotating.
The indication STANDBY at the upper left of the radar display changes to
TRANSMIT .

Note: The radar does not start transmission if you press [TX] key while PREHEAT is indicated.

3.4.2 Stop Transmission [STBY]

Procedures 1 Press [STBY] key.

The radar will stop transmission and the antenna will stop rotating.
The indication TRANSMIT at the upper left of the radar display changes to
STANDBY .

3.4.3 Change Range (Observation Range Scale) [+RANGE-]

Procedures 1 Press [+RANGE-] key or [RANGE-] key to set the range to the scale
required for target observation.

To observe long-range targets, press upper side of this key.


To zoom and observe a short-range target near the own ship, press lower side of this key.

3.4.4 Tune
This control is used to tune the receiver.
When the tuning does not match, the receiver sensitivity decreases and the operator may miss weak or distant
target.

Procedures 1 Press [+RANGE-] key to select 16km or 32 m.

2 Turn [TUNE] control.

Adjust the video for best presentation.


If radar display does not show a weak target, adjust the control until the tuning bar on the
upper left of the screen indicates the maximum.

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To use Auto tuning mode

Procedures 1 Continue pressing [TUNE] control until the character on the right of the
tuning bar changes to “A”.
Select auto tuning mode.

2 Continue pressing [TUNE] control again.

“A” on the right of tuning bar changes to “M”, changes to manual mode.

Note: After tune adjustment with software button once, push the [TUNE] knob for tune
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3.4.5 Control Sensitivity [GAIN]

Procedures 1 Control noise on the radar display by turning the [GAIN] control until
targets can be easily observed.

Turning [GAIN] control clockwise increases sensitivity.


Turning [GAIN] control counterclockwise decreases sensitivity.

Turning the [GAIN] control clockwise increases receiving sensitivity and extends the radar
observation range. If the sensitivity is too high, the receiver noise increases reducing the
contrast between the targets and the background video. As a result, the targets become
obscure on the radar display.
To observe densely crowded targets or short-range targets, turn the [GAIN] control
counterclockwise to reduce the sensitivity so that the targets are easy to observe. However,
be careful not to overlook important small targets.
Note: After gain adjustment with software button once, push the [GAIN] knob for gain
adjustment with [GAIN] knob.

3.4.6 Suppress Sea Clutter [SEA]

Caution
When using the [SEA] function, never set the
suppression level too high canceling out all image
noises from the sea surface at close range.
Detection of not only echoes from waves but also
targets such as other ships or dangerous objects will
become inhibited.
When using the [SEA] function, make sure to choose
the most appropriate image noise suppression level.

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Procedures 1 Control the sea clutter returns on the radar display by turning the [SEA]
control until targets can be easily observed.

Turning [SEA] control clockwise suppresses sea clutter returns.


Turning [SEA] control counterclockwise intensifies sea clutter returns.

The sea clutter suppression function suppresses sea clutter returns by decreasing the receiving
sensitivity on a short range.
Turning the [SEA] control clockwise heightens the effect of sea clutter suppression.
However, be careful that excessive suppression causes low signal-strength targets such as
buoys and boats to disappear from the radar display.

Note: After STC adjustments with software button once, push the [SEA] knob for STC
adjustment with [SEA] knob.

3.4.7 Suppress Rain/Snow Clutter [RAIN]

Caution
When using the [RAIN] function, never set the
suppression level too high canceling out all image
noises from the rain or snow at the close range.
Detection of not only echoes from the rain or snow but
also targets such as other ships or dangerous objects
will become inhibited.
When using the [RAIN] function, make sure to choose
the most appropriate image noise suppression level.

Procedures 1 Control the rain/snow clutter returns on the radar display by turning the
[RAIN] control until targets can be easily observed.

Turning [RAIN] control clockwise suppresses rain/snow clutter returns.


Turning [RAIN] control counterclockwise intensifies rain/snow clutter returns.

When the [RAIN] control is turned clockwise, the rain/snow clutter suppression function
suppresses rain/snow clutter returns and gets targets hidden by rain/snow clutter returns to
appear on the radar display. However, be careful that excessive suppression may cause small
targets to be overlooked. Since the rain/snow clutter suppression function also has the effect
of suppressing sea clutter, the suppression efficiency improves when the [RAIN] control is
used with the [SEA] control. In general, turn the [RAIN] control fully to the left.

Note: After rain adjustment with software button once, push the [RAIN] knob for rain
adjustment with [RAIN] knob.

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3.4.8 Reject Radar Interference [IR]

Procedures 1 Place the cursor over [IR]icon at the upper right of the radar display with
trackball and then press [ENT] key.

Changes in the following sequence each time the [ENT] key is pressed.

IR OFF IR LOW IR MEDIUM IR HIGH


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Rejection levels of the interference rejecter
IR OFF: Interference rejecter off
IR LOW: Interference rejection level - low
IR MEDIUM: Interference rejection level - moderate
IR HIGH: Interference rejection level - high

When a high interference rejection level is selected, the radar’s ability of detecting small
targets such as buoys and small boats lowers.
In general, [IR LOW] should be selected.

Attention
z When viewing a radar beacon or SART signal, select
IR OFF (Interference Rejector OFF) because IR
processing suppresses the video.

3.4.9 Hide/Display Range Rings (RINGS)

Procedures 1 Press [RR] key.

The range rings display switches back and forth between display and non-display each
time [RR] key is pressed.

3.4.10 Hide Ship’s Heading Line (HL OFF)

Procedures 1 Hold down [HL OFF] key.

The ship’s heading line is hidden while [HL OFF] key is held down.

The ship’s heading line (HL) that presents the course of own ship is always shown on the radar
display. The heading line is hidden while [HL OFF] key is held down, so the targets on the
heading line can be easily observed.

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3.5 GENERAL OPERATIONS

3.5.1 Move Cross Cursor Mark by Trackball


The cross cursor mark + is used for position designation and other purposes in various operating
procedures. The cross cursor mark + moves in coupling with the trackball. If the trackball is rotated up
and down or right and left, the cross cursor mark follows the move of the trackball.
Operators must be familiar with trackball operation before running the system.

Operation inside Radar Video PPI


The cross cursor mark as shown at right is displayed inside the radar video PPI.

1) The distance and bearing between own ship and the cross cursor mark + , and the degrees of
latitude and longitude are digitally indicated at the lower left of the radar display.
NOTE : The display of degrees of latitude and longitude needs the connection of GPS and heading
sensor.

Operation outside Radar Video PPI


As shown at right, the cursor mark changes into the pointer
outside the radar video PPI.

1) Use the pointer to operate software buttons.


2) Use the pointer to select menu items.

3.5.2 Use EBLs (Electronic Bearing Lines) [EBL1/EBL2]


EBLs (Electronic Bearing Lines) are indispensable to the measurement of bearings.
Operators must be familiar with the operation of EBLs beforehand.

EBL1 Operation
If EBL2 is selected or EBL1 is not displayed, press [EBL1/EBL2] key to select EBL1 before starting
operation.
(The currently selected EBL is shown in reverse video at the lower left of the radar display.)

Procedures 1 Press [EBL1/EBL2] key to select EBL1.

EBL1 at the lower left of the radar display will be shown in reverse video, and EBL1
becomes operable.

2 Adjust the bearing of EBL1 with [JOG DIAL] or [TRACKBALL].

3 Press [ENT] key.

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The bearing of EBL1 is fixed .

EBL2 Operation
If EBL1 is selected or EBL2 is not displayed, press [EBL1/EBL2] key to select EBL2 before starting
operation.
(The currently selected EBL is shown in reverse video at the lower right of the radar display.)

Procedures 1 Press [EBL1/EBL2] key to select EBL2.

EBL2 at the lower left of the radar display will be shown in reverse video, and EBL2
becomes operable.
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2 Adjust the bearing of EBL2 with [JOG DIAL] or [TRACKBALL].

3 Press [ENT] key.

The bearing of EBL2 is fixed.

CLEARING EBL
Procedures 1 Hold down [EBL1/EBL2] key.

The EBL (current selected EBL) display will disappear.

SETTING EBL DISPLAY

Select EBL true and relative bearing display.

Procedures 1 Place the cursor over the position at the bottom left as following figure.
Press [ENT] key.

The bearing mode is switched back and forth between true and relative.

EBL1 123.4° R
EBL2 123.4° R

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3.5.3 Use VRMs (Variable Range Markers) [VRM1/VRM2]
This function is to display and select variable range markers (VRMs). Two VRMs are available: VRM1 is
represented as a broken line, and VRM2 as a dotted line. When EBL1 is displayed, VRM1 marker appears on
the EBL1. When EBL2 is displayed, VRM2 marker appears on the EBL2.

VRM markers displayed on EBL1/EBL2


○ mark: VRM1
● mark: VRM2

VRM1 Operation
If VRM2 is selected or VRM1 is not displayed, press [VRM1/VRM2] key to select VRM1 before
starting operation.
(The currently selected VRM is shown in reverse video at the lower right of the radar display.)

Procedures 1 Press [VRM1/VRM2] key to select VRM1.

VRM1 at the lower right of the radar display will be shown in reverse video, and VRM1
becomes operable.

2 Adjust the range of VRM1 with [JOG DIAL] or [TRACKBALL].

3 Press [ENT] key .

The range of VRM1 is fixed .

VRM2 Operation
If VRM1 is selected or VRM2 is not displayed, press [VRM1/VRM2] key to select VRM2 before
starting operation.
(The currently selected VRM is shown in reverse video at the lower right of the radar display.)

Procedures 1 Press [VRM1/VRM2] key to select VRM2.

VRM2 at the lower right of the radar display will be shown in reverse video, and VRM2
becomes operable.

2 Adjust the range of VRM2 with [JOG DIAL] or [TRACKBALL].

3 Press [ENT] key .

The range of VRM2 is fixed.

CLEARING VRM
Procedures 1 Hold down [VRM1/VRM2] key.

The VRM (current selected VRM) display will disappear.

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3.5.4 Use P-LINEs (Parallel Index Lines) [P-LINE]

P-LINE1 Operation
If P-LINE2 is selected or P-LINE1 is not displayed, press [P-LINE] key to select P-LINE1 before
starting operation.
(The currently selected P-LINE is shown in reverse video at the lower left of the radar display.)

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Procedures 1 Press [P-LINE] key to select P-LINE1.

P-LINE1 at the lower left of the radar display will be shown in reverse video, and
P-LINE1 becomes operable.

2 Adjust the range from own ship’s position of P-LINE1 with [JOG DIAL]
or [TRACKBALL].

3 Press [ENT] key.

The range of P-LINE1 is fixed.

P-LINE2 Operation
If P-LINE1 is selected or P-LINE2 is not displayed, press [P-LINE] key to select P-LINE2 before
starting operation.
(The currently selected EBL is shown in reverse video at the lower right of the radar display.)

Procedures 1 Press [P-LINE] key to select P-LINE2.

P-LINE2 at the lower left of the radar display will be shown in reverse video, and
P-LINE2 becomes operable.

2 Adjust the bearing of EBL1 with [JOG DIAL] or [TRACKBALL].

3 Press [P-LINE] key.

The range of P-LINE2 is fixed.

CLEARING P-LINE
Procedures 1 Hold down [P-LINE] key.

The P-LINE (current selected P-LINE) display will disappear.

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3.5.5 Move Own Ship’s Display Position [OFF CENT]
The own ship’s position can be moved from the display center to stern or bow direction.

Procedures 1 Press [OFF CENT] key.

The own ship’s position will be moved from the display center as following sequence
each time the [OFF CENT] key is pressed:
60% of display radius 40% of display radius
On center in the stern direction in the stern direction

20% of display radius


in the stern direction

3.5.6 Display Other Ships’ Trails [TRAILS]


Other ships’ movements and speeds can be monitored from the lengths and directions of their trails, serving for
collision avoidance.

Procedures 1 Press [TRAIL] key.

Trails length will be changed as following sequence each time the [TRAIL] key is
pressed.
OFF 2Scan 15sec 30sec 1min 2min

6min 5min 4min 3min

Erasing Trails Data

Procedures 1 Continue Pressing [TRAIL] key .

All the stored trails data will be erased.

Trails Motion Mode


There are two types of trails: relative motion trails and true motion trails.
Relative motion trails: The system plots the trails of a target at a position relative to the own ship.
The operator can easily judge whether the target is approaching the own
ship.
While the own ship is moving, the system also plots the trails of land and
other fixed targets.
True motion trails: The system plots the absolute motion trails of a target, irrespective of the
own ship’s position.
The operator can easily judge the course and speed of the target.
The system does not plot the trails of land and other fixed targets.

NOTE : The display of true motion trail needs the connection of the speed sensor
and heading sensor.

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Land Land

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Trails Trails
Ship Ship
True Motion Trails Relative Motion Trails

Changing Motion Mode of Trails (Trails mode)

Procedures 1 Place the cursor over the position at the upper right as following figure.
Press [ENT] key.

The motion mode of trails is switched back and forth between true and relative.

2Scan R

3.5.7 Display Own Vector [OWN VECT]


NOTE : The display of own vector need the connection of the speed sensor and the
Heading sensor.

Procedures 1 Press [OWN VECT] switch.

Own vector is switched each time ,the vector length is changed as following.

OFF 5sec 10sec 20sec 30sec 60sec 120sec

3.5.8 DISPLAY OWN MARK


Procedures 1 Press [OWN MARK] key.

The own mark display switches back and forth between display and non-display each time
[OWN MARK] key is pressed.

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Editing own mark dimension
Procedures 1 Press [ MENU] key when radar is standby mode.

MAIN MENU2 will appear.

2 Place the cursor over [2.OWN MARK] with trackball and then press
[ENTER] key.

OWN MARK menu will appear.

3 Place the cursor over [3.OWN SHIPS DIMENSION] with trackball and
then press
[ENTER] key.

DIMENSION menu will appear.

4 Place the cursor over the item to change the dimension with trackball
And then press [ENTER] key.

5 Decide the value with [JOG DIAL] or trackball and then press [ENTER]
key.

Paint own mark


Procedures 1 Press [ MENU] key when radar is standby mode.

MAIN MENU2 will appear.

2 Place the cursor over [2.OWN MARK] with trackball and then press
[ENTER] key.

OWN MARK menu will appear.

3 Place the cursor over [1.FILLED] with trackball and then press [ENTER]
key.

ON/OFF menu will appear.

4 Place the cursor over [ON] with trackball and then press [ENTER] key.

"OFF" will changes to “ON”.

Change own mark’s figure


Procedures 1 Press [ MENU] key when radar is standby mode.

MAIN MENU2 will appear.

2 Place the cursor over [2.OWN MARK] with trackball and then press
[ENTER] key.

OWN MARK menu will appear.

3 Place the cursor over [4.OWN SHIP PROFILE] with trackball and then
press [ENTER] key.

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Own ship profile menu will appear.

4 Place the cursor over [RECTANGLE] with trackball and then press
[ENTER] key.

Own mark’s figure will change from “PENTAGON” to “RECTANGLE”.

Change the priority of ECHO and OWN MARK

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Procedures 1 Press [ MENU] key when radar is standby mode.

MAIN MENU2 will appear.

2 Place the cursor over [2.OWN MARK] with trackball and then press
[ENTER] key.

OWN MARK menu will appear.

3 Place the cursor over [1.RADAR TARGETS ON TOP] with trackball and
then press [ENTER] key.

ON/OFF menu will appear.

4 Select “ON” or “OFF" with trackball and then press [ENTER] key.

Editing 2nd ship dimension


Procedures 1 Press [ MENU] key when radar is standby mode.

MAIN MENU2 will appear.

2 Place the cursor over [2.OWN MARK] with trackball and then press
[ENTER] key.

OWN MARK menu will appear.

3 Place the cursor over [5.2nd SHIP DIMENSION] with trackball and then
press
[ENTER] key.

DIMENSION menu will appear.

4 Place the cursor over the item to change the dimension with trackball
And then press [ENTER] key.

5 Decide the value with [JOG DIAL] or trackball and then press [ENTER]
key.

Change 2nd ship figure


Procedures 1 Press [ MENU] key when radar is standby mode.

MAIN MENU2 will appear.

2 Place the cursor over [2.OWN MARK] with trackball and then press
[ENTER] key.

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OWN MARK menu will appear.

3 Place the cursor over [6. 2nd SHIP PROFILE] with trackball and then
press [ENTER] key.

2nd ship profile menu will appear.

4 Place the cursor over [RECTANGLE] with trackball and then press
[ENTER] key.

Own mark’s figure will change from “PENTAGON” to “RECTANGLE”.

3.5.9 TIME ZONE SETTING


Local time is displayed at the bottom right. Adjust the time as following.

Procedures 1 Press [ MENU] key when radar is standby mode.

MAIN MENU2 will appear.

2 Place the cursor over [1.SETTING] with trackball and then press
[ENTER] key.

SETTING menu will appear.

3 Place the cursor over [1.TIME ZONE SETTING] with trackball and then
press [ENTER] key.

TIME ZONE SETTING menu will appear.

4 Adjust the time with [JOG DIAL] or trackball and then press [ENTER]
key.

3.5.10 LOCAL TIME SETTING

Procedures 1 Press [ MENU] key when radar is standby mode.

MAIN MENU2 will appear.

2 Place the cursor over [1.SETTING] with trackball and then press
[ENTER] key.

SETTING menu will appear.

3 Place the cursor over [2.LOCAL TIME] with trackball and then press
[ENTER] key.

LOCAL TIME SETTING menu will appear.

4 Adjust the time with [JOG DIAL] or trackball and then press [ENTER]
key.

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3.5.11 CHANGE THE UNIT OF RATE OF TURN

Procedures 1 Press [ MENU] key when radar is transmitted.

MAIN MENU1 will appear.

2 Place the cursor over [3.SETTING] with trackball and then press
[ENTER] key.

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SETTING menu will appear.

3 Place the cursor over [2.RATE OF TURN] with trackball and then press
[ENTER] key.

The unit of RATE OF TURN will appeare.

4 Select the unit with trackball and then press [ENTER] key.

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SECTION 4
MEASUREMENT OF
RANGE AND BEARING

4.1 MEASUREMENT BY TRACKBALL ....... 4-1


4.2 MEASUREMENT BY RANGE RINGS ... 4-2
4.3 MEASUREMENT BY EBLS AND VRMS4-3
4.1 MEASUREMENT BY TRACKBALL
Procedures 1 Check the target echoes on the radar display.

2 Move the cursor mark to a target by the trackball.


The CURSOR on the radar display indicates the bearing and range of the target.
The range is a distance from own ship’s position.

CURSOR
45.0°: True bearing of the cursor relative to own ship
3km: Range between the cursor and own ship

45°
Target
Cursor

3km
270 90
O
w
n
S
h
i
p

180

Figure 4.1

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4.2 MEASUREMENT BY RANGE RINGS

Procedures 1 Press [RR] key.


The Range Rings will appear on the radar display.
The range between the target and own ships can be determined by visually measuring
the target’s position that lies between two range rings.

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4.3 MEASUREMENT BY EBLS AND VRMS ····

Procedures 1 Press [EBL1/EBL2] key to select EBL1 display and operation.


The EBL1 indication at the lower left of the radar display will be selected and the
EBL1 will appear as a broken-line on the PPI display.

2 Turn the [JOG DIAL] to put EBL1 on a target.


The bearing of the EBL1 will appear at the lower left of the radar display. The EBL1
bearing represents the target’s bearing.

3 Press [VRM1/VRM2] key to select VRM1 display and


operation.
The VRM1 indication at the lower right of the radar display will be selected and the
VRM1 will appear as a broken-line circle on the PPI display.

4 Move the broken-line VRM1 to the target by using the [JOG


DIAL] control.
The range of the VRM1 from own ship will appear at the lower right of the radar
display. The range of VRM1 signifies a distance between the target and own ship.

Refer to Figure 4.2 in the next page.


In this Figure 4.2, the range and bearing are;
Range: 3km
Bearing: 45.0°

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45°

EBL1

3km

Target

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270 90
Own Ship

VRM1

EBL1 45.0°
EBL2
VRM1 3 km
VRM2 km
180

EBL1/EBL2

VRM1/VRM2

EBL Control VRM Control

Figure 4.2

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SECTION 5
TRUE AND FALSE ECHOES
ON DISPLAY

5.1 Radar Wave with the Horizon ...........................................5-2


5.2 Strength of Reflection from the Target ............................5-4
5.3 Sea Clutters ........................................................................5-5
5.4 False Echoes ......................................................................5-6
5.5 Display of Radar Transponder (SART) ............................5-9
The radar operator has a role of interpreting the radar displays to provide his best aid in maneuvering the ship.
For this purpose, the operator has to observe the radar displays after fully understanding the advantages and
disadvantages that the radar has. For better interpretation of radar display, it is important to gain more
experiences by operating the radar equipment in fair weathers and comparing the target ships watched with the
naked eyes and their echoes on the radar display.
The radar is mainly used to monitor the courses of own ship and other ships in open seas, to check buoys and
other nautical marks when entering a port, to measure own ship’s position in the coastal waters relative to the
bearings and ranges of the shore or islands using a chart, and to monitor the position and movement of a heavy
rain if it appears on the radar display.
Various types of radar display will be explained below.

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5.1 RADAR WAVE WITH THE HORIZON


Radar beam radiation has the nature of propagating nearly along the curved surface of the earth.
The propagation varies with the property of the air layer through which the radar beam propagates.
In the normal propagation, the distance (D) of the radar wave to the horizon is approximately 10% longer than
the distance to the optical horizon. The distance (D) is given by the following formula:
D=2.23( h1 + h2 )(nm)
h1: Height (m) of radar scanner above sea level
h2: Height (m) of a target above sea level

Figure 5.1 is a diagram for determining the maximum detection range of a target that is limited by the curve of
the earth surface in the normal propagation.

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Earth

Radar Targets

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D (nm)

Height of Radar Scanner Height of Target


Detective Range

Figure 5.1

When the height of own ship’s scanner is 10 m for instance,


(a) A target that can be detected at the radar range of 64 nm on the radar display is required to have a height
of 660 m or more.
(b) If the height of a target is 10 m, the radar range has to be approx. 15 nm. However, the maximum
radar range at which a target can be detected on the radar display depends upon the size of the target
and the weather conditions, that is, the radar range may increase or decrease depending upon those
conditions.

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5.2 STRENGTH REFLECTION FROM THE
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TARGET yyy

5.2 STRENGTH OF REFLECTION FROM THE


TARGET
The signal intensity reflected from a target depends not only on the height and size of the target but also on its
material and shape. The echo intensity from a higher and larger target is not always higher in general.
In particular, the echo from a coast line is affected by the geographic conditions of the coast.
If the coast has a very gentle slop, the echo from a mountain of the inland appears on the radar display.
Therefore, the distance to the coast line should be measured carefully.

Quay displayed on the radar display HL

River side not displayed


on the radar display.
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Figure 5.2

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5.3 SEA CLUTTERS
When the sea surface ruffles, bright echo returns spread around the center of the radar display.
The higher the waves are, the echo returns are larger.
Swirling currents may appear as a smooth line like a coastal line.

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5.4 FALSE ECHOES yyy

5.4 FALSE ECHOES


The radar observer may be embarrassed with some echoes that do not exist actually. These false echoes
appear by the following causes that are well known:

[I] Shadow
When the radar scanner is installed near a funnel or mast, the echo of a target that exists in the direction of
the funnel or mast cannot appear on the radar display because the radar beam is reflected on the funnel or
mast. Whether there are some false echoes due to shadows can be checked monitoring the sea clutter
returns, in which there may be a part of weak or no returns.
Such shadows appear always in the same directions, which the operator should have in mind in radar
operation.

[II] Side Lobe Effect


A broken-line circular arc may appear at the same range as the main lobe of the radar beam on the radar

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display. This type of false echo can easily be discriminated when a target echo appears isolated. (See
Figure 5.3)

Figure 5.3

[III] False Echo by Secondary Reflection


When a target exists near own ship, two echoes from the single target may appear on the radar display.
One of those echoes is the direct echo return from the target and the other is the secondary reflection return
from a mast or funnel that stands in the same direction as shown in Figure 5.4.

Direct microwave Actual target

Radar scanner

Secondary reflection False echo from funnel


Funnel of microwave

Figure 5.4

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[IV] False Echo by Multiple Reflection
When there is a large structure or ship with a high vertical surface near own ship as shown in Figure 5.5,
multiple refection returns may appear on the radar display. These echoes appear in the same intervals, of
which the nearest echo is the true echo of the target.

Figure 5.5

[V] Abnormal Propagation


The maximum radar detection range depends upon the height of the scanner and the height of a target as
described in the section of “The Horizon for Radar Beam Radiation”. If a so-called “duct” occurs on the
sea surface due to a certain weather condition, however, the radar beam may propagate to a abnormally
long distance, at which a target may be detected by the radar.
For instance, assuming that the radar range is 4 km (on the repetition frequency of 4000 Hz), the first pulse
is reflected from a target at about 37.5 km or more and received during the next pulse repetition time. In
this case, a false echo appears at a position that is about 37.5 km shorter than the actual distance.
If the false echo appears at 5 NM on the radar display, the true distance of the target is 2+37.5=39.5 km.
This type of false echo can be discriminated by changing over the range scale (the repetition frequency),
because the distance of the target changes accordingly.

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[VI] Radar Interference


When another radar equipment using the same frequency band as that on own ship is near own ship, a
radar interference pattern may appear on the radar display. This interference pattern consists of a number
of spots which appear in various forms. In many cases, these spots do not always appear at the same
places, so that they can be discriminated from the target echoes. (See Figure 5.6)

Figure 5.6

If radar equipment causing an interference pattern and this radar are of the same model, their transmitting
repetition frequency is nearly the same. As a result, interference patterns may be displayed
concentrically.
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In this case, the interference patterns cannot be eliminated by using only the interference reflector function,
so press [TX/PRF] several times to fine-tune the transmitting repetition frequency.
An interference suppressing effect can be heightened by applying a different transmitting repetition
frequency to the interference pattern source radar and this radar.

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5.5 DISPLAY OF RADAR TRANSPONDER
(SART)
The SART (Search and rescue Radar Transponder) is a survival device authorized by the GMDSS (Global
Maritime Distress and Safety System), which is used for locating survivors in case that a distress accident
occurs at sea. The SART is designed to operate in the 9 GHz frequency band.
When receiving the 9 GHz radar signal (interrogating signal) transmitted from the radar equipment on a rescue
ship or search aircraft, the SART transmit a series of response signals to inform the distress position to the
rescue and search party.

The setting for SART signal reception

(1) Sea clutter control: Minimum (Most counterclockwise)


(2) AUTO SEA function: OFF
(3) Rain and Snow Clutter Control (RAIN): minimum
(4) Auto Rain and Snow Clutter Yesterday (AUTO RAIN): minimum
(5) TUNE control: No tuning (to weaken clutter echoes)
(6) Interference rejector (IR): OFF

SART code

Position of SART

Position of the rescue craft

Land
Other ships

[Example of Display]

Attention
z When you set the radar to detect the SART signal, small targets around
own ship will disappear from the radar display. So it is necessary to
exercise full surveillance over the conditions around own ship by visual
watch in order to avoid any collision or stranding.
If two or more sets of radar equipment are installed on own ship, use
one set of 9 GHz band radar for detection of the SART signal and
operate others as normal radars for avoiding collision, monitoring
targets around own ship, and checking on own ship’s position and
avoidance of stranding.
After end of detecting the START signal, adjust the radar normally
again. Then the radar returns normally to the nautical mode.

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SECTION 6
MAINTEMANCE

6.1 Routine Maintenance .................................... 6-1


6.2 Maintenance on each Unit ............................ 6-2
Scanner Unit NKE-283 .................................. 6-2
Display Unit NCD-4336 ................................. 6-7
6.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Never carry out internal inspection or repair work


of the equipment by users.
Inspection or repair work by unauthorized
personnel may result in fire hazard or electric
shock.
Ask the nearest branch, business office or a dealer
for inspection and repair.

Turn off the main power before maintenance work.


Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

Turn off the main power before cleaning the


equipment. Especially, make sure to turn off the
indicator if a rectifier is used. Otherwise,
equipment failure, or death or serious injury due to
electric shock may result, because voltage is
outputted from the rectifier even when the radar is
not operating.

For operating the radar equipment in the good conditions, it is necessary to make the maintenance work as
described below. If maintenance is made properly, troubles will reduce. It is recommended to make regular
maintenance work.
Common points of maintenance for each unit are as follow:

Clean the equipment.

Remove the dust, dirt, and sea water rest on the equipment cabinet with a piece of dry cloth.
Especially, clean the air vents with a brush for good ventilation.

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6.2 MAINTENANCE ON EACH UNIT

Scanner Unit NKE-283

WARNING

Turn off the main power source before starting


maintenance.
Otherwise, an electric shock or injury may be
caused.
Turn off the main power if you need to be near the
scanner unit for maintenance or inspection
purposes. Direct exposure to electromagnetic
waves at close range in death or serious injury. 6
Set the safety switch for stopping the scanner unit
to the OFF position.
Otherwise, an accidental contact with the rotating
scanner unit may cause injury.

6-2
CAUTION
Do not put watches, clocks, or magnetic cards
close to the modulator unit since this unit holds
magnetrons having strong magnetic force.
Failure or data destruction of the above devices
may result.

After finishing the maintenance work, reset the safety switch to the ON position.

Precautions in Mounting the Cover

When the cover is removed for regular checkup and replacement of parts and refitted after such work, the
procedures of fastening bolts shall be taken with the following precautions:
(a) The proper fastening torque of the fitting bolts (M8) is 1176 to 1470 N•cm (120 to 150kgf•cm) (which
makes the inside water-tight and protects the packings against permanent compressive strain).
The packings start producing from the cover at a torque of approximately 1470N•cm (150kgf•cm).
Do not fasten the bolts with a torque exceeding the specified value. Otherwise, the screws may be
broken.
(b) Use an offset wrench of 11 mm × 13 mm or a double-ended wrench of 13 mm × 17 mm (not longer than
200 mm).
(c) Screw all the bolts by hand first to prevent them playing, then fasten them evenly in order not to cause
one-sided fastening. (Fasten the bolts with 25% of the required torque at the first step.)

*: Fasten the bolts in the diagonal order.

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④ ③

② ①

Top View of NKE-283


Bolt Tightening Procedure of NKE-283 Cover

6-4
(1) Radiator

Attention
z If the radiator front face (radiation plane) is soiled
with smoke, salt, dust, paint or birds’ droppings,
wipe it with a piece of soft cloth wetted with alcohol
or water and try to keep it clean at all times.
Otherwise, radar beam radiation may attenuate or
reflect on it, resulting in deterioration of radar
performance.
z Never use solvents of gasoline, benzine,
trichloroethylene and ketone for cleaning.
Otherwise, the radiation plane may deteriorate.

Check up and clean the radiator.

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(2) Rotating section

(a) Supply Oil Seal


When there is not a grease nipple, the replenishment of grease oil is unnecessary.
Remove the cap on the grease nipple located on the side of the X band radar or on the front of S
band radar at which the radiator is supported, and grease with a grease gun.
Make the oiling every six months. The oil quantity shall be approximately 100 g, which is as much
as the grease comes out of the oil seal. Use the grease of Mobilux 2 of Mobil Oil.

(b) Oiling gears


Apply grease evenly to the tooth surfaces of the main shaft drive gear and the encoder drive gear
with a spreader or brush. Oiling in short intervals is more effective to prevent the gears from wear
and tear and extend their service life, but oil at least every six months.
Use Mobilux2 of Mobile Oil.

(c) Mounting legs


Check the mounting legs and mounting bolts of the scanner unit case for corrosion at intervals and
maintain them to prevent danger. Apply paint to them once a half year because painting is the best
measure against corrosion.

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Display Unit NCD-4336··································································································

WARNING
When cleaning the screen, do not wipe it too
strongly with a dry cloth. Also, do not use
gasoline or thinner to clean the screen. Otherwise
the screen surface may be damaged.

Dust accumulated on the screen will reduce clarity and darken the video. For cleaning it, wipe it with a piece
of soft cloth (flannel or cotton). Do not wipe it strongly with a piece of dry cloth nor use gasoline or thinner.

6-7
SECTION 7
TROUBLE SHOOTING

7.1 Fault Finding.................................................. 7-3


7.2 Trouble Shooting........................................... 7-4
7.3 Replacement of Major Parts ......................... 7-7
WARNING

Never carry out internal inspection or repair work


of the equipment by users.
Inspection or repair work by unauthorized
personnel may result in fire hazard or electric
shock.
Ask the nearest branch, business office or a dealer
for inspection and repair.

Turn off the main power before maintenance work.


Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

Turn off the main power before cleaning the


equipment. Especially, make sure to turn off the
indicator if a rectifier is used. Otherwise,
equipment failure, or death or serious injury due to
electric shock may result, because voltage is
outputted from the rectifier even when the radar is
not operating.

For operating the radar equipment in the good conditions, it is necessary to make the maintenance work as
described below. If maintenance is made properly, troubles will reduce. It is recommended to make regular
maintenance work.
Common points of maintenance for each unit are as follow:

Clean the equipment.

Remove the dust, dirt, and sea water rest on the equipment cabinet with a piece of dry cloth.
Especially, clean the air vents with a brush for good ventilation.

7-1
7. TROUBLE SHOOTING yyy
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WARNING

Turn off the main power source before starting


maintenance.
Otherwise, an electric shock or injury may be
caused.
Turn off the main power if you need to be near the
scanner unit for maintenance or inspection
purposes. Direct exposure to electromagnetic
waves at close range in death or serious injury.

Set the safety switch for stopping the scanner unit


to the OFF position.
Otherwise, an accidental contact with the rotating
scanner unit may cause injury.
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7-2
7.1 FAULT FINDING
In case of semiconductor circuits, it is deemed that there are few cases in which the used semiconductor devices
have inferior quality or performance deterioration except due to insufficient design or inspection or by other
external and artificial causes. In general, the relatively many causes are disconnection in a high-value resistor
due to moisture, a defective variable resistor and poor contact of a switch or relay.
Some troubles are caused by defective parts, imperfect adjustment (such as tuning adjustment) or insufficient
service (such as poor cable contact). It will also be effective to check and readjust these points.
Melted fuses are caused by any clear cause. When a fuse is replaced, it is necessary to check the related
circuits even if there is no trouble. In checking, note that there is some dispersion in the fusing characteristics.
Table 7-1 shows a list of fuses used in the equipment.

Table 7-1 Fuse List

Location Parts No. Current Rating Protection Circuit Type


Transmitter-receiver Unit F401 5A Scanner unit without motor ST4-5AN1
Motor Unit F402 8A Motor (CBP-169) ST6-8AN1

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7.2 TROUBLE SHOOTING


As this radar equipment includes complicated circuits, it is necessary to request a specialist engineer for repair
or instructions for remedy if any circuit is defective.
There are also troubles by the following causes, which should be referred to in checking or repair work.

1 Poor Contact in Terminal Board of Inter-Unit Cables

a) Poor contact in terminal board


b) The cable end is not fully connected, that it, contacted with earthed another terminal.
c) Disconnected cable wire

2 Poor Contact of Connector within Unit

Reference: This radar equipment is provided with 7-2 standard spares.

Table 7-2 Spares (7ZXRD0020, JMA-609)

7ZXRD0020
Name Type/Code Shape (mm) In use Spare Parts No. Location

Fuse
ST4-5AN1
(5ZFCA00050)
31.8
Φ6.35
1 3 F401
Inside processing
unit 7
ST6-8AN1 Φ6.35
Inside processing
Fuse 31.8 1 3 F402
(5ZFCA00052) unit

7-4
Table 7-3 Special Parts

[I] JMA-609-7
Parts No. Name Type Manufacturer Location Code
V101 Magnetron MSF1422B NJRC Scanner 5VMAA00068
A101 Circulator FCX68 Toshiba Scanner 6AJRD00001
A102 Diode Limiter NJS6930 NJRC Scanner 5EZAA00024

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Table 7-4 Circuit Block to be Repaired (JMA-609)

Location Circuit Block Type Remarks


Scanner Motor with gear CBP-169 DC brush less motor (ordinary)
Scanner Modulator CPA-248-1 Excluding Magnetron
Scanner Receiver NRG-214 Including CAE-406
Scanner Power supply circuit CBD-1645
Scanner Terminal board circuit CQD-2011
Scanner Revolwtior coutrol circuit CSA-282
Scanner Filter circuit CFR-193
Processor Radar processing circuit CDC-1198Y
Processor Terminal board circuit CQD-2010
Processor I/F circuit CQC-1130
Processor Power circuit CBD-1655
Processor DC-DC convertor CBD-1701
Operation panel unit Operation circuit CCK-892
Operation panel unit Track ball CHG-198

7-6
7.3 REPLACEMENT OF MAJOR PARTS

CAUTION

Turn off the main power source before replacing


parts. Otherwise, an electric shock or trouble
may be caused.

Before replacing the magnetron, turn off the main


power source and wait for 5 minutes or more until
the high voltage circuits are discharged.
Otherwise, an electric shock may be caused.

Take off your wrist watch when bringing your


hands close to the magnetron.
Otherwise, your watch may be damaged because
the magnetron is a strong magnet.

Two or more persons shall replace the liquid


crystal monitor.
If only one person does this work, he may drop the
LCD, resulting in injury.

Even after the main power source is turned off,


some high voltages remain for a while.
Do not contact the inverter circuit in the LCD with
bare hands. Otherwise, an electric shock may be
caused.

7-7
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Parts Required for Periodic Replacement

Here are parts required for periodic replacement

Part name Interval


1. Magnetron 4000 hours
2. Motor 10000 hours
3. Fan motor 20000 hours
4. Backup battery 3 years

Replacement of magnetron (V101)

Remove the shield cover of the modulator and check that no charge remains in the high-voltage modulator
circuit. Then, remove the socket of the magnetron. The magnetron can be demounted by removing the
screws fixing it. When mounting a new magnetron, do not touch the magnet with a screwdriver or put it on an
iron plate. After replacement, connect the lead wire correctly.

Handling of Magnetron under Long-Time Storage

The magnetron that has been kept in storage for a long time may cause sparks and operate unstably when its
operation is started. Perform the aging in the following procedures:

(1) Warm up the cathode for a longer time than usually. (20 to 30 minutes in the STBY state.)
(2) Start the operation from the short pulse range and shift it gradually to the longer pulse ranges. If the

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operation becomes unstable during this process, return it to the standby mode immediately. Keep the
state for 5 to 10 minutes until the operation is restarted.

Replacement of Diode Limiter (A102)(JMA-609-7)

Remove the 4 screws fixing the receiver. Remove the 4 screws fixing the diode and the limiter, and remove
diode limiter. When mounting the diode limiter, take care of the mounting direction and mount it in the arrow
direction facing it the receiver front end.
Connect the wiring in the same way as before the replacement.

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SECTION 8
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
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··········· When you Request for Repair ··························································


If you suppose the product may be out of order, read the description in Section 8 carefully and
check the suspected point again.
If it is still out of order, you are recommended to stop operation of the equipment and consult with
the dealer from whom you purchased the product, or our branch office in your country or district,
the sales department in our main office in Tokyo.

z Repair within the Warranty Period


If any failure occurs in the product during its normal operation in accordance with the
instruction manual, the dealer or JRC will repair free of charge. In case that any failure is
caused due to misuse, faulty operation, negligence or force major such as natural disaster and
fire, the product will be repaired with charges.

z Repair after the Warranty Period


If any defective function of the product is recoverable by repair, the repair of it will be made at
your own charge upon your request.

z Necessary Information for Repair


☆ Product name, model, manufacturing date and serial number
☆ Trouble conditions (as detailed as possible. Refer to “Radar Failure Check List” in page
8-2. )
☆ Name of company/organization, address and telephone number

··········· Recommended Maintenance ····························································


The performance of the product may deteriorate due to the secular change of the parts used in it,
though such deterioration depends upon the conditions of operation.
So checkup and maintenance is recommendable for the product in addition to your daily care.
For maintenance, consult with the near-by dealer or our sales department.
Such maintenance will be made with charges.

For further details of after-sale service, contact the JRC Offices in the list at the
end of this manual.

8-1
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Radar Failure Check List

When placing an order for repair of the product, it is requested that you could confirm the check
items and fill the results and sent the sheet to our contact.
If there is any unclear items, contact the ship on which the product is installed, and give the
correct information on the product.

Ship name: Phone: Fax:


Radar general model name: JMA- Serial No. :
(Write the full model name correctly)

(1) Check the following items in the order of the number, and circle the applicable answer
between YES or NO. If the item cannot be determined as YES or NO, explain in detail in
the item (18), others.
(2) If any of the items (1) to (5) is marked as NO, check the fuse of the product (refer to Section
8.2 and 8.3).
(3) Check the items (4) to (17) while the transmission (TX) is ON.

* Functions mentioned in the items (14), (15) and (17) may be optional, answer is not
necessary.

No. Check Item Result


(1) Power can be turned on. (The lamp on the operation panel is lit) YES NO
A few minutes after powering-on, it will become standby status (TX
(2) YES NO
Ready).
When powering-on (or TX ON), CRT displays something (CRT is
(3) YES NO
lit).
The scanner rotates at the transmission (TX) ON.
(4) YES NO
(Check the following items while transmission is ON)
Current is supplied to the magnetron. (Refer to the instruction
(5) YES NO
manual)
(6)
(7)
Turning is enabled. (Check with the range of 6 NM or more)
Fixed marker is displayed.
YES
YES
NO
NO
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(8) VRM is displayed. YES NO
While noise is displayed while set at STC and FTC minimum, GAIN
(9) YES NO
maximum, IR-OFF and range 48 NM.
(10) Target reflection echo is displayed. YES NO
(11) Sensitivity of reflection echo is normal. YES NO
(12) EBL is displayed. YES NO
(13) Cursor mark moves. YES NO
*(14) GYRO course can be set and normally displayed. YES NO
*(15) LOG speed can be normally displayed. YES NO
(16) ARPA works normally. YES NO
If equipped with an interswitch, when switching from the straight
*(17) mode (II) to (X), the failures (items marked NO) in the above (1) to YES NO
(16), are switched over to the other unit.

(18) Others (Error message, etc. )

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8-3
SECTION 9
DISPOSAL

9.1 DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT....................... 9-1


9.2 DISPOSAL OF USED BATTERIES ....... 9-2
9.3 DISPOSAL OF USED MAGNETRON .... 9-3
DISPOSAL
9.1 DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
When disposing of this unit, be sure to follow the local laws and regulations for the place of
disposal.

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9.2 DISPOSAL OF USED BATTERIES

WARNING
When disposing of used lithium batteries, be sure to insulate the batteries by
taping the ⊕ and ○− terminals.
Otherwise, heat generation, explosion or a fire may occur.

In this unit, Lithium batteries are used for the following parts:
Radar Processing circuit (CDC-1198Y): BT1 (Maxell: CR2450)

z Do not store used lithium batteries. Dispose of them in accordance with regulations of local
government.
z When disposing of used lithium batteries be sure to insulate the batteries by taping the ⊕ and
− terminals. For disposal of batteries, be sure to follow the local laws and regulations.

For detail, consult with the dealer you purchased the product our business office, or local
government.

9─2
9.3 DISPOSAL OF USED MAGNETRON
Magnetron is used in the Scanner (NKE-283)

z When the magnetron is replaced with a new one, return the used magnetron to our dealer or
business office.
For detail, consult with our dealer or business office.

9─3
SECTION 10
SPECIFICATIONS

10.1 JMA-609 TYPE RADAR..................................................... 10-1


10.2 SCANNER (NKE-283)........................................................ 10-2
10.3 CONTROL UNIT(NDC-4336) ............................................. 10-3
10.4 ARPA FUNCTION (OPTION) ............................................. 10-5
10.5 INPUT SIGNAL .................................................................. 10-5
10.6 OUTPUT SIGNAL .............................................................. 10-6
10.7 STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPOSITION....................... 10-6
10.8 DISTANCE BETWEEN UNITS........................................... 10-6
10.9 OTHERS (OPTION)............................................................ 10-6
10.1 JMA-609 TYPE RADAR
(1) Type of Emission P0N

(2) Display type PPI method, vertically long display

(3) Display panel Radar video effective diameter of 270mm (min)

(4) Range Scale 0.15, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32km

(5) Range Resolution Less than 15m

(6) Minimum Detective Range Less than 15m

(7) Range Accuracy Within ±1.5% of range in use or ±5m

(8) Bearing Accuracy Less than 1°

(9) Bearing Indication Relative Motion mode: Head-up/Course-up/North-up


True Motion mode: Course-up/North-up

(10) Ambient Condition According to IEC60945-4


Temperature
Scanner: -25 to +55℃
(Storage Temperature: -25 to +70℃)
Other Unit except Scanner: -15 to +55℃
Relative Humidity 93% at +40℃
Vibration 2 to 13.2Hz, amplitude ±1mm ±10%
13.2 to 100Hz, Gravity acceleration 0.7m/s2
Velocity of the wind 27.8m/s(54kt)

(11) Power Supply Input +24VDC (Display Unit)


+24VDC (Scanner)
* Display Unit and Scanner correspond to 100VAC/220VAC
when use NBA-3308.

(12) Power Consumption Approx. 400W (In maximum wind velocity)

(13) Power Supply Voltage +24VDC –10/+30% (Display Unit)


Fluctuation +24VDC –10/+30% (Scanner Unit)

(14) Pre-heating Time Approx. Within 1min30sec

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10.2 SCANNER (NKE-283)


(1) Dimensions Height 448mm×Swing Circle 2270mm

(2) Mass Approx. 33kg

(3) Polarization Horizontal Polarization

(4) Directional Characteristic Horizontal Beam Width: 1.0° (-3dB width)


Vertical Beam Width: 25° (-3dB width)
Sidelobe Level: Below –26dB (within ±10°)
Below –30dB (outside ±10°)

(5) Revolution Approx. 26/48/AUTO rpm

(6) Peak Power 6kW

(7) Transmitting Frequency 9410 ±30MHz

(8) Transmitting Tube MSF

(9) Pulse width/Repetition Frequency

0.15km 0.04µS/4000Hz
0.3km 0.04µS/4000Hz
0.5km 0.04µS/4000Hz
0.8km 0.04µS/4000Hz
1.2km 0.04µS/4000Hz
1.6km 0.04µS/4000Hz
2km 0.04µS/4000Hz 0.1µS/4000Hz
4km 0.1µS/4000Hz 0.3µS/2000Hz
8km 0.3µS/2000Hz 0.6µS/1000Hz
16km 0.6µS/1000Hz
32km 0.6µS/1000Hz

(10) Duplexer Circulator + Diode Limiter

(11) Mixer MIC Front End

(12) Intermediate Frequency Amplifier Intermediate Frequency: 60MHz


Receiver characteristic = Logarithmic receiver

(13) Overall Noise Figure 6dB(Average)


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10-2
10.3 CONTROL UNIT(NDC-4336)
(1) Mounting Table mounting

(2) Video Output RGB, H-sync and V-sync (SXGA)

(3) Range Scale 0.15, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32km
(0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24 and 48nm)

(4) Range Ring 0.05, 0.1, 0.1, 0.2, 0.2, 0.4, 0.4, 1, 2, 4 and 8km
(0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8nm

(5) Variable range marker Digital read-out on the screen (4 characters) 2 kinds of VRM

(6) EBL Digital read-out on the screen (4 characters) 2 kinds of EBL

(7) Cursor Range, Bearing, and Lat./Lon’

(8) Dimension Processing Keyboard


Height: approx. 170mm 45mm
Width: approx. 360mm 290mm
Depth: approx. 340mm 123mm

(9) Mass Processing Keyboard


approx. 21kg 1.0kg

(10) Tune mode Auto/manual mode

(11) STC only manual mode

(12) FTC only manual mode

(13) IR 3 kinds of IR mode

(14) Scan correlation OFF/1/2/3/peak hold processing

(15) Bearing scale 360°scale graduate at intervals of 1°

(16) Ship’s heading marker Electric flash line suppressible while pushing key
Ship’s stern marker can be displayed.

(17) P-Line 2 Parallel line

(18) Off center 5steps from +40% to –60%

(19) Trails Relative trails / True trails


Trails length: OFF//2 scans/15/30sec/1/2/3/4/5/6min

(20) Pulse length short/long ( 2, 4, 8km)

(21) Expansion OFF/FAIR/STRONG

(22) display color Radar echo: 16 level (yellow, green, amber, white)
Background (PPI): black, blue, dark gray
Background (outside of PPI): black, blue, dark gray, bright blue
Trails: 16 level (white, bright blue, green)
Fix marker: white
VRM1/VRM2/EBL1/EBL2: cyan

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Character/ Bearing scale: white


Own ship wakes/ other ship wakes: seven colors

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10-4
10.4 ARPA FUNCTION (OPTION)
Manual / automatic tracking by two guard rings
30 targets
maximum tracking range: 24nm
data read: 1 ship
vector: relative/ true
dangerous target warning by CPA/TCPA

10.5 INPUT SIGNAL


(1) Navigation equipment NMEA0183
The sentence which JMA609 can receive
Lat./lon: GGA>RMC>RMA>GNS>GLL
Waypoint: RMB>BWC(BWR)
COG/SOG: VTG
SPEED: VBW
Time: ZDA

(2) signal for bearing JRC-NSK format (JLR-10)


IEC61162-2 38400bps: HDT
IEC61162-1: HDT>HDG>HDM>VHW
(ATA can’t use these sentence.)

(3) signal for speed LOG-SYNC: 360x, 180x, 90x, 36x (NSK Option)
LOG-PULSE: 360x, 180x, 90x, 36x (NSK Option)

(4) Depth DRT>DBT

(5) Rate of turn ROT 20mV/degrees: 30-0-30, 90-0-90. 300-0-300

(6) Rudder RSA 20mV/degrees: 90-0-90

(7) Auto pilot APB 20mV/degrees: 90-0-90

(8) Transmit Trigger low impedance

(9) RADAR video 50 ohm matching

(10) Bearing pulse Open collector

(11) Ship’s heading signal Open collector

(12) Tune indicator 0-5 (V)

10-5
yy
10.6 OUTPUT SIGNAL yyyy
yyyy

10.6 OUTPUT SIGNAL


(1) The signal for Slave Display TIY, VD, BP (2048 pulse), BZ,TUNI

(2) Navigation information NMEA0183


RADAR system data: RSD
Own ship data: OSD
ATA DATA: TTM
Target lat. /lon. Data: TLL

(3) External alarm Point-of-contact signal

(4) 2ND monitor Analog RGB HD 15pin connector 1pcs


(DVI connector 1pcs.)

10.7 STANDARD EQUIPMENT


COMPOSITION
Scanner: 1
Processor unit: 1
Keyboard: 1
Spare parts: 1
Instruction manual:1

10.8 DISTANCE BETWEEN UNITS


Maximum Standard
Monitor-processor unit 5m 5m
Keyboard-processor unit 7m 7m
Scanner-processor unit 300m
Power supply unit-processor 30m

10
10.9 OTHERS (OPTION)
ATA circuit (built-in)
AIS interface circuit

10-6
10-7
For further information contact:

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Tokyo 160-8328 JAPAN
Phone :+81-3-3348-0151
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MAIN PLANT 1-1,Shimorenjaku 5-chome,Mitaka-shi,


Tokyo 181-8510 JAPAN
Phone :+81-422-45-9111
Fax :+81-422-45-9110

FIRST EDITION
JAN. 2005
CODE No.7ZPRD0629 JRC

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