MDC-2000BB Series Document Revision History

MDC-2000BB Series Operation Manual

Doc No. 0093120012

Document Revision History

No. Doc. No / Rev. No. Revised Date Revised Content
(Y/M/D)
0 0093120012-00 2020/01/10 First edition
1 0093120012-01 2020/02/28 Declaration
Vertical display Addition, Chapter 2, Chapter 5,
2 0093120012-02 2021/01/07
Declaration
3 0093120012-03 2021/04/14 Chapter 6
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10

Document No. Revised Version Norm

When part of the document needs to be revised, the document has advanced revision number.
The document No. is indicated at the lower right side on the cover and at the left or right side of the
footer region of each page.

© 2020-2021 Koden Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, translated in any from by any means without
the written permission of Koden Electronics Co., Ltd. The technical descriptions contained in this
publication are subject to change without notice. Koden assumes no responsibility for any errors,
incidentals or consequential damages caused by misinterpretation of the descriptions contained in this
publication.

(Note) MDS-2060BB/2010BB including Antenna Scanner unit: RB717A/718A are not

complied for CE Approval.

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Important Notices

 The re-use and transcription of Operation Manual (hereafter called this manual) needs permission
of our company. Our company prohibits the un-authorized re-use and transcription.
 If this manual is lost or damaged, consult our dealer or our company.
 The specification of our products and the content in this manual are subject to changed without
notice.
 In the explanation of this manual, the content displayed on the menu of product may be different,
depending on the situation. The keys and menus in the illustration may differ in physical font and
shape. And some parts may be omitted.
 Our company is not liable for damage and trouble arising from misunderstanding of the content
described in this manual.
 Our company is not liable for earthquake, lightning, fire for which our company is not responsible,
action by third party, other accident, customer’s unintended error/abuse and damage caused by
the use under other abnormal condition.
 Our company is not liable for damage of accompaniment (change/loss of memorized content, loss
of business profit, stop of business) arising from use or failure of our product.
 If the stored data is changed or lost, irrespective of any cause of trouble and damage, our
company is not liable for it.
 Our company is not liable for any damage arising from malfunction caused by combination of such
software and connected equipment that did not involve our company.

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For Your Safe Operation

Symbol used in this Operation Manual

This manual uses the following symbols. Understand the meaning of each symbol and implement the
maintenance and inspection.

Symbol Meaning

Mark for warning

This symbol denotes that there is a risk of death or serious injury when not
dealing with it correctly.

Mark for danger high voltage

This symbol denotes that there is a risk of death or serious injury caused
by electric shock when not dealing with it correctly.

Mark for caution

This symbol denotes that there is a risk of slight injury or damage of device
when not dealing with it correctly.

Mark for prohibition

This symbol denotes prohibition of the specified conduct. Description of
the prohibition is displayed near the mark.

Mark for important matters

IMPORTANT This mark denotes that there is a possibility that data loss may interfere the
operation or that the expected result may not be obtained when the radar
is not dealt correctly.
Mark for reference
This mark shows the part to be referred to concerning this description.

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Caution Item on Equipment

Caution on a high voltage inside.

A high voltage, which may risk your life, is used. This high voltage
remains in the circuit after you have powered off switch. To prevent
touching the high voltage circuit inadvertently, the protective cover is
provided to the high voltage circuit and the high voltage caution label is
affixed. Ensure to power off switch for your safety and discharge the
electricity remaining in the capacitor before starting to check. An
engineer authorized by our company should inspect and maintain the
circuit.
Ensure to switch off the power in the boat.
If the power switch is inadvertently powered on during work, you will be
electrified. To prevent such accident from occurring, ensure to switch off
the power in the boat and the power of equipment. Furthermore, it is
safer to hang the caution tag with description of [Under Work] near the
power switch of equipment.
Caution on dust
Inhaling dust may cause A respiratory disease. When cleaning the inside
of equipment, be careful not to inhale dust. Wearing a safety mask is
recommended.
Caution on location of equipment
Do not install the equipment where it is excessively damp and suffers
from excessive water drops.
Caution on static electricity
The static electricity may be generated from the carpet on the floor in the
cabin or clothes made of synthetic fiber. The static electricity may
destroy the electronic parts on the circuit board. Handle the circuit board,
taking the suitable anti-static measures.
Prohibited matter
Any Display and Scanner unit combination other than specified in the
manual is prohibited and will void manufacturer’s warranty.

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Caution Item on Handling

Caution on the rotating aerial

The radar antenna may start to rotate without notice. Please
stand clear from the antenna for your safety.

ENGLISH
Caution on electromagnetic disturbance
The operating Antenna & Scanner unit radiates high-energy
electromagnetic wave. It may cause harmful effect for human body due to
its continuous irradiation. As International regulation says, electromagnetic
waves less than 100 watt/m2 does not have a harmful effect on human
bodies, but some kind of medical devices such as heart pacemakers are
sensitive even under the low energy electromagnetic wave. Any personnel
with such a device should keep away from the electromagnetic wave
generating position at all times.
Specified power density and distance from the radar (in accordance with
the provision as specified in IEC 60945)
Model Xmit power/Antenna length 100W/m2 10W/m2
MDC-2003BB 4kW / 1.2 feet (Radome antenna) 0.6m 1.95m
MDC-2005BB 4kW / 2 feet (Radome antenna) 0.8m 2.54m
MDC-2004BB 4kW / 3 feet (Open antenna) 0.9m 2.85m
4kW / 4 feet (Open antenna) 1.01m 3.2m
MDC-2006BB 6kW / 4feet (Open antenna) 1.09m 3.46m
MDC-2060BB 6kW / 6 feet (Open antenna) 1.30m 4.10m
MDC-2012BB 12kW / 4feet (Open antenna) 1.55m 4.89m
MDC-2010BB 12kW / 6 feet (Open antenna) 1.84m 5.81m

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FRENCH
Mise en garde relative aux perturbations électromagnétiques produites
par les radars de navire
L'antenne & l’émetteur des radars de navire ont un rayonnement d’ondes
électromagnétique de haute intensité. Ceci peut causer des effets nocifs pour le
corps humain en raison de son rayonnement continu. Comme la réglementation
internationale le spécifie, les ondes électromagnétiques à moins de 100 watt/m2
n'ont pas un effet néfaste sur le corps humain, mais certains types d’appareils
médicaux tels que les stimulateurs cardiaques peuvent être affectes même par des
ondes électromagnétiques de faible énergie. Tout membre du personnel avec un tel
dispositif devrait se tenir à l'écart des générateurs d'ondes électromagnétiques en
tout temps.
Spécification de densité de la puissance et de la distance du radar (conformément à
la disposition comme spécifié dans la IEC 60945)

Nom Modèle Puissance de transmission / 100W/m2 10W/m2

longueur d’antenne
MDC-2003BB 4kW / Antenne 1.2 pieds 0.6m 1.95m
MDC-2005BB 4kW / Antenne 2 pieds 0.8m 2.54m
MDC-2004BB 4kW / Antenne 3 pieds 0.9m 2.85m
4kW / Antenne 4 pieds 1.01m 3.2m
MDC-2006BB 6kW / Antenne 4 pieds 1.09m 3.46m
MDC-2060BB 6kW / Antenne 6 pieds 1.30m 4.10m
MDC-2012BB 12kW / Antenne 4 pieds 1.55m 4.89m
MDC-2010BB 12kW / Antenne 6 pieds 1.84m 5.81m

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Warning Statements related to FCC and IC rules

 IC RSS-GEN, Sec 8.3 Warning Statement- (Required for Transmitters

w/ detachable antennas)

ENGLISH:
This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if
Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types
listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for
each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater
than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this
device.

FRENCH:
Le présent émetteur radio (identifier le dispositif par son numéro de certification ou son
numéro de modèle s'il fait partie du matériel de catégorie I) a été approuvé par Industrie
Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain
admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types
d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal
indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

Antenna type name Antenna Gain (dBi) Required Impedance (ohm)

(440mm RADOME) 22.0dBi 50ohm
(640mm RADOME) 24.0dBi 50ohm
RW701A-03 25.3dBi 50ohm
RW701A-04 27.0dBi 50ohm
RW701A-06 28.5dBi 50ohm

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 IC RSS-102, Sec 2.6 Warning Statement Requirements

ENGLISH:
The applicant is responsible for providing proper instructions to the user of the radio
device, and any usage restrictions, including limits of exposure durations. The user
manual shall provide installation and operation instructions, as well as any special usage
conditions, to ensure compliance with SAR and/or RF field strength limits. For instance,
compliance distance shall be clearly stated in the user manual.

FRENCH:
Le demandeur est responsable de fournir des instructions appropriées et toute restriction
d'utilisation, y compris les limites des durées d'exposition, à l'utilisateur de l'appareil radio.
Le manuel de l'utilisateur doit fournir des instructions d'installation et d'utilisation, ainsi
que toutes les conditions d'utilisation spéciales, pour assurer la conformité aux limites
SAR et / ou RF. Par exemple, la distance de conformité doit être clairement indiquée
dans le manuel de l'utilisateur.

 IC RSS-GEN, Sec 8.4 Warning Statement- (Required for

license-exempt devices)

ENGLISH:
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

FRENCH:
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.

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 Warning statement regarding RF exposure compliance

ENGLISH:
The user manual of devices intended for controlled use shall also include information
relating to the operating characteristics of the device; the operating instructions to ensure
compliance with SAR and/or RF field strength limits; information on the installation and
operation of accessories to ensure compliance with SAR and/or RF field strength limits;
and contact information where the user can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure
and compliance. Other related information may also be included.

FRENCH:
Le manuel de l'utilisateur des dispositifs destinés à une utilisation contrôlée doit
également comporter des informations relatives aux caractéristiques de fonctionnement
du dispositif; Le mode d'emploi pour assurer la conformité aux limites SAR et / ou RF; Des
informations sur l'installation et le fonctionnement des accessoires afin d'assurer la
conformité aux limites SAR et / ou RF; Et des coordonnées où l'utilisateur peut obtenir des
renseignements canadiens sur l'exposition aux radiofréquences et la conformité. D'autres
renseignements connexes peuvent également être inclus.

 FCC Part 15.19 Warning Statement

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT
CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION.

 FCC Part 15.21 Warning Statement

NOTE: THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR
MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

 FCC Part 15.105(b) Warning Statement

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

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will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Do not disassemble or modify. It may lead to trouble, fire, smoking or

electric shock. In case of trouble, contact our dealer or our company.

In case of smoke or fire, switch off the power in the boat and the power of
equipment. It may cause fire, electric shock or damage.

Caution on the remaining high voltage.

A high voltage may remain in the capacitor for several minutes after you
have powered off. Before inspecting inside, wait at least 5 minutes after
powering off or discharging the remaining electricity in an appropriate
manner. Then, start the work.
The information displayed in this unit is not provided directly for your
navigation. For your navigation, be sure to see the specified material.

Use the specified fuse. If un-specified fuse is used, it may cause a fire,
smoke or damage.

Caution on Display unit

Do not push or scrub the surface of the Display unit with a pointed tip of a
hard matter (tool, tip of a pen, etc) Scars could be made.

Do not press the surface of the Display unit. Interference stripes or display
abnormality could occur.

Disposal of this radar

This radar shall be disposed according to the municipal regulations or rules.

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Break in procedure of stored radar

Following procedure is recommended for “Break In” of the stored

radar.
Otherwise the radar sometimes exhibits unstable transmitting
operation such as arcing at its initial operation after long period of
storage and make the operation more difficult.
1. Extend preheat time as long as possible (preferably 20 to 30
minutes).
2. Set the pulse length to the shortest one and start the operation.
When the operation in the shortest pulse is stable then go to
operation in longer pulse and repeat the similar step until the
operation reaches to the final pulse condition.

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Contents
Document Revision History .......................i 1.12 EBL .......................................... 1-10
Important Notices ..................................... ii 1.13 VRM ......................................... 1-10
For Your Safe Operation ......................... iii 1.14 Use of Function keys ............... 1-11
Break in procedure of stored radar ........ xii How to use [F1] - [F6] keys ...... 1-11
Contents ................................................ xiii 1.15 Use of Cursor ........................... 1-11
Introduction ........................................... xvi 1.16 Measuring the distance and
System Configuration ........................... xvii bearing between two points ..... 1-12
Configuration of Equipment................. xviii How to operation ...................... 1-12
1.17 Camera Display ....................... 1-12
Chapter 1 Basic Operation......................1-1
How to connect the CCD
1.1 How to read the radar screen .... 1-3
camera ..................................... 1-12
1.2 How to use the keys................... 1-4
How to display the video of the
1.3 Power On/Off ............................. 1-6
CCD camera ............................ 1-12
Power On ................................... 1-6
Power Off ................................... 1-6 Chapter 2 How to use the menu............. 2-1
Language Selection at Initial 2.1 How to operate the menu .......... 2-1
Start-up ...................................... 1-6 Display/Non-display of Menu ..... 2-1
1.4 Brilliance Adjustment.................. 1-6 Operation of Menu ..................... 2-1
Brightness Adjustment of Display 2.2 Setting of Display Mode ............. 2-1
................................................... 1-6 H UP (Head Up) ......................... 2-2
Brightness Adjustment of N UP (North Up)......................... 2-2
Panel .......................................... 1-6 C UP (Course Up) ...................... 2-2
1.5 Transmission .............................. 1-6 WPT UP (Waypoint Up) ............. 2-3
Start of Transmission ................. 1-6 Relative Motion (RM) and True
Stop of Transmission ................. 1-6 Motion (TM)................................ 2-3
1.6 Switch-over of Range ................ 1-7 True Motion Reset ..................... 2-4
Change of Range ....................... 1-7 2.3 Display Select ............................ 2-4
Change of Sub-screen Range ... 1-7 PPI Display ................................ 2-4
1.7 Gain Adjustment......................... 1-7 PPI/PPI Display.......................... 2-4
Adjustment of Main-dcreen Gain 1-7 Note on PPI/PPI Display ............ 2-5
Adjustment of Sub-screen Gain . 1-7 PPI/NAV Display ........................ 2-5
1.8 STC Adjustment ......................... 1-8 Note on PPI/NAV Display........... 2-5
STC Adjustment ......................... 1-8 2.4 Setting of Signal Process ........... 2-5
1.9 FTC Adjustment ......................... 1-9 2.5 Setting of Pulse Width................ 2-5
1.10 Setting of OFF CENTER .......... 1-10 2.6 Trailing ....................................... 2-5
1.11 Setting of Enhance Relative Display (R) ................... 2-5
(Enlarged Target) ..................... 1-10 True Display (T) ......................... 2-6

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2.7 Display Color .............................. 2-6 Temperature Unit........................ 3-1

2.8 Cursor Shape ............................. 2-7 Depth Unit .................................. 3-1
2.9 PI (Parallel Index Line) ............... 2-7 Position Display.......................... 3-1
2.10 Bearing Mode ............................. 2-7 WPT Display............................... 3-2
2.11 Vector ......................................... 2-7 Rotation Speed ........................... 3-2
2.12 Alarm .......................................... 2-8 ALL PPI ...................................... 3-2
IN Mode ...................................... 2-8 Guide .......................................... 3-2
OUT Mode .................................. 2-8 Buzzer ........................................ 3-2
Setting of Alarm Range .............. 2-8 Motor Speed ............................... 3-2
2.13 Sleep .......................................... 2-8 N UP/S UP ................................. 3-2
Operation during executing the Cursor Display ............................ 3-2
sleep ........................................... 2-8 Radar Setting Display ................ 3-2
2.14 AIS.............................................. 2-9 Menu Operation ......................... 3-2
Setting of Symbol Display of 3.3 Setting of Adjustment Items ....... 3-2
AIS.............................................. 2-9 Bearing Setting ........................... 3-3
Setting of Detailed Information of TX Delay Adjustment.................. 3-3
Designated Symbol Display ....... 2-9 MBS............................................ 3-3
Types and Meanings of AIS STC Curve ................................. 3-4
Symbols...................................... 2-9 Tune Select ................................ 3-5
2.15 ATA ........................................... 2-10 Automatic Tuning ....................... 3-5
Automatic Acquisition ............... 2-10 Manual Tune Adjustment............ 3-5
Manual Acquisition ................... 2-10 Pulse Width ................................ 3-5
Target Level .............................. 2-11 Interference Rejection ................ 3-6
Target Delete ............................ 2-11 Echo Color Divide ...................... 3-6
Number of Acquisition .............. 2-11 Signal Select .............................. 3-6
Information Display .................. 2-11 3.4 NMEA ......................................... 3-6
ATA Performance ..................... 2-11 Connection with the KODEN GPS
Types and Meanings of ATA compass ..................................... 3-7
Symbols.................................... 2-12 3.5 Preset ......................................... 3-7
Nav Display select...................... 3-7
Chapter 3 How to use the system
Language Select ........................ 3-7
menu ..................................... 3-1
[F1]-[F6] Key Set ........................ 3-7
3.1 Display of System Menu ............ 3-1
Select Range S/M/L ................... 3-7
Display the System menu .......... 3-1
Echo Color Set ........................... 3-7
Return to the normal menu ........ 3-1
Trail Color Set ............................ 3-7
3.2 Setting of Assist Items ................ 3-1
Display Color Set ....................... 3-7
Range Rings .............................. 3-1
Camera Position Correction ....... 3-7
Range Unit ................................. 3-1
3.6 Maintenance ............................... 3-7
Speed Unit .................................. 3-1
Processor Unit ............................ 3-7

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Antenna ...................................... 3-7 unit ........................................... 5-29

Panel Test .................................. 3-7 Pin Assignment of Rear
LCD Test .................................... 3-8 Connector ................................ 5-30
Operation Hours Reset .............. 3-8 Connection of DC power
TX Hours Reset ......................... 3-8 cable ........................................ 5-31
ALL Reset .................................. 3-8 Grounding ................................ 5-31
System Program Renewal ......... 3-8 Connection with the AIS
Receiver ................................... 5-31
Chapter 4 Maintenance ...........................4-1
Connection with the navigation
4.1 Maintenance .............................. 4-1
equipment ................................ 5-31
4.1.1 Monthly Inspection ..................... 4-1
Connection of CCD Camera .... 5-32
4.1.2 Yearly Inspection ........................ 4-2
5.7 List of Input/Output Sentence .. 5-32
4.2 Fuse Replacement ..................... 4-3
Input Sentence ......................... 5-32
4.3 Consumables ............................. 4-3
Output Sentence ...................... 5-33
4.4 Trouble Diagnosis ...................... 4-3
4.4.1 Information required for Chapter 6 Attached Table ....................... 6-1
requesting a repair ..................... 4-3 6.1 Menu Configuration.................... 6-1
4.4.2 Error Display .............................. 4-3 6.2 Specifications ............................. 6-4
4.4.3 Self-diagnostic Function ............ 4-4 6.3 External View ............................. 6-6
4.4.4 Inspection at Each Location....... 4-5
Chapter 7 Principle of radar system ....... 7-1
Chapter 5 Equipment ..............................5-1 7.1 What is the radar system? ......... 7-1
5.1 Antenna Installation ................... 5-1 Side lobe .................................... 7-1
Determining the location of Beam width ................................ 7-1
the installation ............................ 5-1 7.2 Characteristics of radar radio
How to shift the antenna from an wave ........................................... 7-2
obstacle ...................................... 5-2 Target with less reflection .......... 7-2
Installation of Antenna................ 5-3 Radar shadow ............................ 7-2
Installation of Radome Antenna . 5-3 False image ............................... 7-2
Setting of Open Antenna ............ 5-4 7.3 Radar interference ..................... 7-4
Installation of Antenna................ 5-5
Cable Connection ...................... 5-7
5.2 Mutual Connection Diagram .... 5-22
5.3 Processor Unit Installation ....... 5-24
5.4 Operation Unit Installation........ 5-25
5.4.1 Desk-top Installation ................ 5-25
5.4.2 Flush-mount Installation ........... 5-26
5.5 Adjustment after Installation..... 5-28
5.6 Wiring ....................................... 5-29
Cable connection to the Processor

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Introduction

Thank for your purchase of KODEN marine radar MDC-2000BB Series.

The quality and endurance of a unit is well considered. For the best performance, read this Operation
Manual and operate a unit correctly and safely.
The main features of this unit are as follows.
 The high performance radar is Black Box type and can be used for professional use.
 In the true trail function, as moving targets such as other ships are displayed being tailed and
stationary targets such as land are displayed being fixed, the moving targets and fixed targets can
be easily discriminated.
 Two screen images of different ranges can be displayed. If you set a near distance screen and a far
distance, you can navigate properly and grasp a situation.
 The automatic tracking function (ATA) is provided. The maximum 50 targets can be tracked. The
current motion of other ships can be grasped in a vector and numeral so that it helps your ship to
navigate safely. (Optional)
 By connecting the AIS receiver, the gathered information such as name, heading and speed of a
ship can be displayed. (Optional interface)
 The processor unit can connect to any VGA type display. You can select horizontal or vertical display.
(VGA type display : Prepared by a customer)
 A video from a CCD camera can be displayed. The inside of a ship can be observed by a camera
installed at the engine room helps your ship navigate safely. (CCD camera: Prepared by a customer)
(CCD camera cable: Optional)
 With the adoption of the GAIN/STC rotary knob, the operability is enhanced.

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System Configuration

Connection Diagram

Antenna-Scanner unit
RB804/RB805/RB806/RB807/RB808/RB717A/RB718A

MRO-112 J7
Operation unit MRM-112
Processor unit
J4 J1
External Buzzer
J5 J2
KGC-222 or
Navigation equipment AIS Receiver

J6 J3
CCD camera Slave Display
MRM-112 etc.

Display Power 10.8 to 31.2VDC

Legend
Standard configuration
Option
Prepared by a user

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Configuration of Equipment

Standard Equipment Configuration List

Weight/
No Name of item Type Remarks Quantity
Length
1 Processor unit

MRM-112 5.1 kg 1

2 Operation unit

With connecting
MRO-112 0.94 kg 1
cable (CW-601-5M)

3 DC power cable
3-pin water
CW-259-2M resistant connector 2m 1
and one end plain

4 Fuse

F-1065-15A Normal fusion type

for main power 1
Cylinder (ø 6.4x30)

5 Fuse 1
MF51NN250V5A Normal fusion type
Cylinder (ø 5.2x20) for motor power

6 Fuse
Normal fusion type
F-7142-0.3A
for high voltage 1
Cylinder (ø5.2x20)
power

7 Connector
6-pin water resistant
BD-06BFFA-LL6001 1
connector

8 Operation Manual MDC-2000BB.SER.OM.E English 1

9 Quick Reference MDC-2000BB.SER.QR.E English 1

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Types of Antenna-scanner unit

Transmitting
No. Type Shape Remarks Weight/Length
Power

1 RB804 4kW Radome Interconnecting 8.3kg / 1.2ft

cable, 10m*,
242J158055A-10M

2 RB805 4kW Radome Interconnecting 10kg / 2ft

cable, 10m*,
242J158055A-10M

3 RB806 with RW701A-03/04 4kW Open Interconnecting 21kg / 3ft

cable, 10m*,
242J159098A-10M

22kg / 4ft

4 RB807 with RW701A-04/06 6kW Open Interconnecting 24kg / 4ft

cable, 15m**,
CW-845-15M

26kg / 6ft

5 RB808 with RW701A-04/06 12kW Open Interconnecting 24kg / 4ft

cable, 15m**,
CW-845-15M

26kg / 6ft

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Transmitting
No. Type Shape Remarks Weight/Length
Power

6 RB717A with RW701A-04/06 6kW Open Interconnecting 23kg / 4ft

cable, 15m*,
242J159098B-15M

25kg / 6ft

7 RB718A with RW701A-04/06 12kW Open Interconnecting 23kg / 4ft

cable, 15m*,
242J159098B-15M

25kg / 6ft

* Cables of 15m, 20m and 30m are available. (Optional)

** Cables of 20m, 30m, 40m, 50m, 65m and 100m are available. (Optional)

Optional List
No. Item Name Type Remarks Cable Length
1 GPS compass KGC-222 GPS/Heading measuring
2 AIS interface board AIS-110 100 targets
3 Cable for AIS receiver CW-387-5M 8-pin water resistant 5m
connector and one end plain
4 ATA board MRE-340
5 Cable for slave display CW-561-10M 12-pin water resistant 10m
connectors at both ends
6 Power rectifier PS-010 With 2 pieces of 5A fuse
7 AC power cable VV-2D8-3M Both ends plain 3m
8 Cable for navigation cable CW-373-5M 6-pin water resistant 5m
connectors at both ends
CW-376-5M 6-pin water resistant 5m
connector and one end plain
9 CCD Camera cable CW-405-0.3M 7-pin water resistant 0.3m
connector and RCA
connector (female)
10 Connector for External BB-02BFFA- 2-pin water resistant
Buzzer LL7001 connector

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Chapter 1 Basic Operation

The basic operation of this unit is as follows. For detailed explanation, refer to each item in this manual.

1. Press the [ ] to turn on the power.

For vertical display, refer to 1.3 Power On/Off.
1.3 Power On/Off

2. When [ST'BY] appears, press the [STBY/TX] key to start

the transmission.
1.5 Transmission

5. Rotate the [STC/FTC] knob to adjust the sea surface reflection suppression effect
when the S bar value changes. The suppression effect becomes strong when
rotating clockwise the knob and becomes weak when rotating counterclockwise the
knob.
・This function reduces the gain at a near distance. If you turn clockwise the knob
too much, desired objects may disappear. Adjust properly to meet the weather
condition.
Example of STC adjustment :
: The suppression : Optimum : The suppression
is too weak. suppression. is too strong.
The reflection from sea The desired objects Some objects are
surface is displayed. are displayed. not displayed.

1.8 STC adjustment

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1.1 How to read the radar screen

Process
Interference
Rejection
Enhance
Off center Range
Fixed marker interval Alarm
Pulse width
Display mode Heading line Trail

Heading
Ship
speed

EBL
cursor

VRM

OWN ship's position G:GAIN bar (0-100) Cursor position

S:STC bar (0-100)
F:FTC bar (0-100)

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1.2 How to use the keys

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)

(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)

(16) (15) (14) (13)

Various adjustment items can be set by operating each key.

The menu is displayed by pressing the [MENU] key, and closes when pressing the [MENU] key again.

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Number Key name Explanation

(1) [ ] Push: Turns on the power.
Continuously pressing: Turns on or off the power.
(2) [STBY/TX] Starts or stops the transmission.
(3) [BRILL] Adjusts the brilliance and the brightness of the panel.
(4) [STC/FTC] Rotate: Changes the STC or FTC.
Push: STC and FTC change alternately.
(5) [GAIN/PPI] Rotate: Changes the gain.
Push: Changes the gain adjustment of sub-screen (right screen of
PPI/PPI).
(6) [EBL] The On/Off display of EBL is toggled by pressing the [EBL] key.
Operate the EBL during display with the [ ] and [ ] keys.
(7) [ENH] Setup of ENHANCE changes.
(8) [HL OFF] Hide heading line while [HL OFF] key is pressed.
(9) [VRM] The On/Off display of VRM is toggled by pressing the [VRM] key.
Operate the VRM during display with the [ ] and [ ] keys.
(10) [ENT] Press: measures bearing of distance between two points.
The value in the menu is set. (Some of functions)
Continuously pressing: The cursor moves to the own ship’s position.
(11) CURSOR Selects the menu item.
[ ], [ ] Changes the content of set value.
[ ], [ ] Moves the cursor.
(12) [MENU] Opens or closes the menu.
(13) [OFF CENT] After pressing the [OFF CENT] key, if [ ] or [ ] key is pressed, the ON/OFF
setup of the OFF CENTER changes. After pressing the [ ] key with ON
selected and moving the cursor, if the [ENT] key is pressed, the position of
cursor is set as a position of own ship.
(14) [F1] to [F6] Recall directly the preset menu item.
(15) [- SUBRANGE +] Changes the range setup of sub-screen (right screen of PPI/PPI).
(16) [- RANGE +] Changes the range setup.

When the alarm is functioning, the alarm stops by operating any key.

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1.3 Power On/Off 1.4 Brilliance Adjustment

Brightness Adjustment of Display
Power On
The brilliance of menu can be adjusted to make it
1 Press the [ ] key to turn on the power.
easier to see.
(Initial setting: Horizontal display)
To display vertically, press the [ ] while Setup: (1 to 10) (Initial value: 10)
keeping [MENU] key and [OFF CENT] key
1 Press the [BRILL] key.
at the same time to turn on the power.
2 Press the [ ] and [ ] keys.
The start-up menu is displayed. During the
“1” is the darkest. “10” is the brightest.
display of start-up menu, the memory is
automatically checked. If the check result is LCD BRILL
correct, the radar image appears, and start 10
count down time for magnetron preheat.
To switch the Horizontal display, press the
[ ] while keeping [MENU] key and [ENT] 3 Press the [MENU] key or [ENT] key to close
key at the same time to turn on the power. the menu.

Caution
By switching between vertical display Brightness Adjustment of Panel
and horizontal display, various settings The panel brightness can be adjusted,
will be initialized.
Setup: (1 to 10) (Initial value: 5)
1 Press the [BRILL] key.
Power Off When [LCD BRILL] appears, press the
1 When turning off the power, keep pressing [BRILL] key again.
the [ ] key until display [Turns off power]. 2 Select the level with the [ ] and [ ] keys.
“1” is the darkest. “10” is the brightest.
Caution
Re-entry of power shall be performed PANEL BRILL
after having passed for longer than 3
seconds after power-off. 10

3 Press the [MENU] key or [ENT] key to close

Language Selection at Initial Start-up the menu.
When turning on the power for the first time after
[ALL RESET], the [LANGUAGE] menu appears.

1.5 Transmission
Start of Transmission
After turning on the power, remaining time of
1 Select the language with [ ] and [ ] keys. pre-heat is displayed in the center of the screen.
During display of [LANGUAGE] menu, After 120 seconds, ST’BY appears in the center
pressing the [ ] key will return to the initial of the screen and the unit becomes “STBY” state.
setup menu. On the “STBY” state, when the [STBY/TX] key is
Pressing the [ ] key will redisplay the pressed, the unit starts the transmission.
[LANGUAGE] menu.
Stop of Transmission
On the “TX” state, when the [STBY/TX] key is
pressed, the unit stops the transmission and
returns to the “STBY” mode.
2 Press the [MENU] key to set the language.

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1.6 Switch-over of Range Result Picture after adjustment by GAIN :

The observation range can be changed. Land

Own ship
Change of Range
1 Press the [- RANGE +] key.
When pressing the [+] key, an image shrinks
but the observation range expands.
When pressing the [-] key, the observation <Picture of too low gain>
range becomes narrow but the enlarged Land
surroundings around own ship can be seen.
The value of the range is displayed at the Own ship
upper left side of the screen.

Change of Sub-screen Range

Change the range of the right screen <Picture of adjust gain>
(sub-screen) of the PPI/PPI menu. Land
For the PPI/PPI screen, refer to 2.4 Display
Select.
Own ship
1 Press the [- SUB RANGE +] key.
When pressing the [+] key, an image shrinks
but the observation range expands.
When pressing the [-] key, the observation
range becomes narrow but the enlarged <Picture of too much gain>
surroundings around own ship can be seen.
The value of the range is displayed at the
upper left side of the screen. Adjustment of Sub-screen Gain
Adjust the right screen (sub-screen) in the
1.7 Gain Adjustment PPI/PPI menu.
For the PPI/PPI screen, refer to 2.4 Display
Adjust the gain according to the distance range Select.
and reflection from the sea surface/rain/snow to
1 Press the [GAIN/PPI] knob.
observe an image easily.
The GAIN bar moves on the sub-screen.
When the [GAIN/PPI] knob is rotated, the GAIN
2 When rotating clockwise the [GAIN/PPI]
bar is displayed. The number in the GAIN bar
knob, the gain increases.
varies between 0 and 100.
When rotating counterclockwise the
[GAIN/PPI] knob, the gain decreases.
Adjustment of Main-screen Gain
1 When rotating clockwise the [GAIN/PPI]
knob, the gain increases.
When rotating counterclockwise the
[GAIN/PPI] knob, the gain decreases.
● When the short distance or targets are
crowded, if the gain is reduced, the image
can be easily seen.
● When the long distance, if the gain is
increased, it is effective but due to increase of
noise, the image becomes hard to be seen.

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Picture after adjustment by STC:

1.8 STC Adjustment
Land

In the short distance menu, even if waves are

low and the sea surface is calm, an echo
reflected from the sea surface appears in the Own ship
image.
When waves become high, the sea surface
reflected echo covers around the center of the
image and make it harder to see targets. <Picture with sea clutter>
Adjust the STC to suppress the reflection from
Land
the sea surface so that the image becomes
visible easily.
Own ship
When the [STC/FTC] knob is rotated, the STC
bar is displayed. The number in the STC bar
varies between 0 and 100. If the STC value does
not change when the [STC/FTC] knob is rotated
and the FTC value changes, press the
<Picture of adjusted STC>
[STC/FTC] knob.
Land
STC Adjustment
Own ship
1 When rotating clockwise the [STC/FTC]
knob to increase the S bar value, the
reflection suppressing effect becomes
stronger.
● When not influenced by waves, rotate fully <Picture of too much STC>
counterclockwise the [STC/FTC] knob.
● This function reduces the gain at short
distance. If rotating clockwise the [STC/FTC] In the PPI/PPI menu, when rotating the
knob too much, desired targets disappear. [STC/FTC] knob, the STC functions effective in
both displays.

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1.9 FTC Adjustment

When raining or snowing, due to reflection from
rain or snow, an object is hard to be seen.
By increasing the set value of FTC, the contour
of an object, which was concealed by an image
of rain or snow, appears. But, you may miss a
small object. (Normally, set the FTC to 0.)
When the [STC/FTC] knob is rotated, the FTC
bar is displayed. The number in the FTC bar
varies between 0 and 100. If the FTC value does
not change when the [STC/FTC] knob is rotated
and the STC value changes, press the
[STC/FTC] knob.

Result picture after adjustment by FTC

Land

Own ship

<Picture with rain clutter>

Land

Own ship

<Picture with rain reflex suppressed>

1 Press the [STC/FTC] knob.

2 When rotating clockwise the [STC/FTC]
knob to increase the F bar value, the
reflection suppressing effect becomes
stronger.

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1.10 Setting of OFF CENTER 1.12 EBL

When viewing widely in the heading, use this This mode is used when measuring the bearing
function. from own ship to a target.
Setup: OFF, ON (Initial value: OFF) Setup: OFF, ON (Initial value: OFF)
1 Press the [OFF CENT] key 1 Press the [EBL] key.
2 Change the setting of [OFF CENTER] to 2 The EBL rotates clockwise with the [ ] key
[ON] with the [ ] and [ ] keys. and counterclockwise with the [ ] key.
It moves to the off center position where the The bearing indicated by the EBL is shown
own ship point is stored at the lower left side of the display.
OFF CENTER
OFF 1.13 VRM
ON
This mode is used when measuring a distance
3 Press the [ ] key.
from own ship to a target.
4 Move the cursor to the point you desire to
Setup: OFF, ON (Initial value: OFF)
move your ship with the [ ], [ ], [ ] [ ]
keys. 1 Press the [VRM] key.
5 Press the [ENT] key. 2 The VRM moves in the far direction with the
Own ship’s position moves to the position of [ ] key and in the near direction with the [ ]
the cursor. key.
The distance indicated by the VRM is shown
● The movable range is limited.
at the lower right side of the display.
(See the movable range shown below.)

Own ship
relocatable
34%
area

66%

Own ship

● When [PPI/PPI] or [PPI/NAV] is selected in

[DISPLAY SELECT] and TM is selected in
[MODE], the off-center cannot be executed.

1.11 Setting of Enhance

(Enlarged Target)
If a target is too small to see, the target can be
enlarged to make it easier to see it.
Setup: OFF, 1, 2 (Initial value: OFF)
1 Press the [ENH] key, the enhance value
changes.
2 The greater the numeral is, the larger the
target is enlarged.

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Select the number of the desired capture

1.14 Use of Function keys to be released with [ ] / [ ] keys and
press the [ENT] key to set it.
The following functions can be assigned to the
In case of selecting [CURSOR] in the
[F1] - [F6] keys.
menu, if the [F1-6] key is pressed, the
● [MODE] capture of a target aligned with the cursor
● [DISPLAY SELECT] is released.
● [TRAIL TIME] POB*** The position of own ship at the
● [COLOR] moment when the [F1-6] key is
● [PI] pressed is stored as a POB position. In
● [ALARM MODE] the state that the POB position is
● [ACQ] stored, if the [ ] or [ ] key is pressed
● [DELETE] after pressing the [F1-6] key, the setup
● [POB] of renewal/release of the POB position
● [TARGET] can be changed.
● [OTHER SHIP] The renewal or release of the POB
● [PULSE] position can be performed with the
● [PROCESS] [ENT] key.
● [CAMERA DISPLAY] TARGET*** The position of cursor at the moment
● [OFF]* when pressing the [F1-6] key is
*When selecting [OFF], the key operation of outputted to the external terminal with
[F*] will be invalid. the TLL sentence.
OTHER SHIP ** When pressing the [F1-6] key, the
information of a target aligned with the
How to use [F1] - [F6] keys cursor is displayed in the window.
When pressing the [F1-6] key, the assigned PULSE When pressing the [F1-6] key, the
function works. pulse width changes.
PROCESS When pressing the [F1-6] key, the
process changes.
Function Operation
MODE When pressing the [F1-6] key, the CAMERA Press the [F1-6] key with the CCD
display mode changes. DISPLAY set.
The video of a CCD camera appears.
DISPLAY When pressing the [F1-6] key, the
A split-screen display, a full screen
SELECT display changes.
display and non-display are toggled
TRAIL TIME When pressing the [F1-6] key, the trail
by pressing the [F1-6] key.
time changes.
COLOR When pressing the [F1-6] key, the * The ATA board (optional) is required.
display color changes. ** The AIS interface board / cable (optional) or
PI (Parallel After pressing the [F1-6] key, the ATA board (optional) is required.
Index Line) display of parallel cursor changes to *** Inputting the bearing, the latitude and
the one side/both sides/OFF. longitude data is required.
After pressing the [ ] key to the one
side/both sides, change the interval
with the [ ] / [ ] keys and then the
bearing with [ ] / [ ] keys.
ALARM MODE After pressing the [F1-6] key, if the [ ]
1.15 Use of Cursor
or [ ] key is pressed, the alarm mode
changes to the IN/OUT/OFF. When The cursor can move freely on the radar screen.
selecting the In/Out, if the [ ] key is According to moving of the cursor, the cursor
pressed, the mode enters in the alarm position, distance and bearing from own ship are
range set state. displayed.
ACQ(Acquire)* When pressing the [F1-6] key, a target 1 Press any of [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ].
aligned with the cursor is acquired. The cursor moves and the cursor
information is displayed.
DELETE* In case of selecting [NUMBER] in the
menu, if the [F1-6] key is pressed, the
numeral selection menu appears.

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1.17 Camera Display

The video of the CCD camera can be displayed
on the radar screen. (CCD camera: Prepared by
cursor a customer)

How to connect the CCD camera

1 Connect CW-405-0.3M cable (optional
cursor position
cursor bearing
cable) to the J6 in the rear connectors.
cursor distance 2 Connect a commercially available CCD
camera to the cable.
1.16 Measuring the distance
and bearing between two How to display the video of the CCD
points camera
1 Press the [F1-6] key with the CCD set.
The distance and bearing between two points, The video of the CCD camera appears.
you desire, can be measured, using the cursor. A split-screen display, a full screen display
and non-display are toggled by pressing the
How to operation [F1-6] key.

1 Move the cursor to one point desired with 2 When pressing the [ ] or [ ] key in the
the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] keys. state that a video of the CCD camera is
displayed, the display position of the video
2 Press the [ENT] key to set it as an origin. of the camera video can be corrected.
3 When moving the cursor with the [ ], [ ], 3 When displaying the video of the CCD
[ ] and [ ] keys, the distance and bearing camera, if a key other than the
from the origin to the position of the cursor [STBY/TX],[RANGE], [ ] and [ ] keys is
are displayed. pressed, the video of the CCD camera
4 When pressing the [MENU] key, the 2-point disappears.
calculation is finished.
When displaying the video of the CCD
camera, the display area of the radar
Caution image is narrowed.
When set to [Full Screen Display], the
origin
radar image is completely concealed.
When displaying the video of the CCD
camera, pay attention to the display
cursor area.

35 °24.334N cursor position

139 °45.831E
0.903NM 152.1 °

Bearing of the cursor

when viewed from the origin

Distance between the origin

and the cursor

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Chapter 2 How to use the menu

3 Select an item you desire to change with the
2.1 How to operate the menu [ ] and [ ] keys.

Display/Non-display of Menu ECHO

TRAIL MODE REL
TRAILS
1 Press the [MENU] key. TRAIL TIME 3MIN
DISPLAY
The displays of the menu and the TRAIL SHAPE STANDARD
ALARM
explanation of operation are displayed. TRAIL LEVEL 7
AIS
Cursor Setting item column ATA
NEXT
ECHO
MODE H UP RM
TRAILS
DISPLAY SELECT PPI
DISPLAY
PROCESS OFF
ALARM
PULSE RESO-P PRI
AIS 4 Press the [ ] key.
ATA According to the selected item, the setup
NEXT menu appears.
TRAIL MODE FIELD OF ANGLE
REL 5
5.0
Menu column
TRUE
When [Operation Guide] is set to ON,
the explanation of operation appears.
See 3.2 Setting of Assist Items. PI NUMBER

GUIDE
7
1~7
5 Change contents of setup with the [ ] and
[ ] keys.
2 Press the [MENU] key, the display of the
menu and the explanation of operation 6 Press the [ ] key. Then, the cursor returns
close. to the setup item column.
7 To select another menu name, press the [ ]
key.
Operation of Menu
The cursor returns to the menu column.
1 When the menu is displayed, select a menu
8 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
name with the [ ] and [ ] keys.
According to the selected menu, contents in Unless the AIS interface board is
the setup items at the right side change. Caution
equipped, you cannot operate the AIS
menu.
ECHO Unless the ATA board is equipped,
TRAIL MODE OFF
TRAILS you cannot operate the ATA menu.
TRAIL TIME 3MIN
DISPLAY
TRAIL SHAPE STANDARD
ALARM
AIS TRAIL LEVEL 7
ATA 2.2 Setting of Display Mode
NEXT
In the display mode, the bearing and the target
motion are displayed in combination.
Setup: H UP RM, N UP RM, N UP TM, C UP RM,
C UP TM, WPT UP RM (Initial value: H UP RM)
1 Press the [MENU] key.
2 Press the [ ] key.
2 Select [ECHO] → [MODE].

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3 Change the setting of [MODE] with the [ ] NORTH

and [ ] keys.
4 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
Four bearing displays of [H UP], [N UP], [C UP]
and [WPT UP] are provided. Target 1
[NUP] and [SUP] can be swapped. HDG

Refer to [N UP/S UP] in 3.2 Setting of Assist Own ship

Items. Target 2
Two types of display method “RM” and “TM”
are provided for the motion display.
Land
● Entering the bearing data for C UP, N UP
“RM” is required.
● Entering the bearing, speed and When selecting the S UP (South Up), the true
latitude/longitude data for C UP, N UP “TM” is south is oriented to the top of the screen.
required.
● Entering the WPT data for WPT UP is C UP (Course Up)
required. The C UP is the display mode in which the
Your ship heading is assumed 45° in the heading becomes the set course instantly when
following description of each mode. [C UP] is selected and the set course is oriented
to the top of the screen.
When navigating your ship along the planned
H UP (Head Up) course, use this mode. If your ship is off the
planned course, it visually shows the deviation
The H UP is the display mode to orient the from the planned course.
heading to the top of the screen.
In this mode, the heading is used as a reference NORTH
and the screen image, which is similar to the 045
visibility when navigating your ship, can be seen.
HDG set as
Therefore, this mode is suitable for watching Target 1 the course
targets.
NORTH Own ship Target 2

HDG
Land
Target 1

Own ship Target 2

Specified Course
NORTH
Land HDG
045

Target 1

N UP (North Up) Own ship Target 2

The N UP is the display mode to orient the true
north to the top of the screen.
Due to the true north oriented display, the screen Land
image can be easily compared with a chart with a
north oriented representation.

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WPT UP (Waypoint Up) Own ship

The WPT is the display mode to always orient

the WPT to the top of the screen.
When this mode is used in combination with the
course up function of the plotter, the
understandable image is available.
WPT BRG
NORTH
HDG Land
045

Target 1 Moving

Own ship
Target 2
Fixed

Land

Relative Motion (RM) and True Motion (TM) Moving

The relative (RM) motion mode indicates
motions of surrounding targets while fixing your
ship’s position at the center of the display.
True motion (TM): Your ship moves
As the own ship’s position is placed at the center
of the display, the fixed targets such as the land according to its speed and tidal
move on the screen when the ship navigates. current on the screen.
Stationary targets are fixed on the
The true (TM) motion indicates the motion of screen. It is useful when monitoring
targets with respect to the specified bearing. your ship’s position with respect to
Fixed targets, which do not move in any
the fixed targets such as land.
directions, stay on the screen, and all moving
targets move on the screen.

Own ship
No true motion [TM] is provided for
Caution [H UP] mode as the constantly moving
heading is used as a reference.
The true motion [TM] is also not
provided for [WPT UP] which uses the
specified course as a reference.
Land

Moving
Caution In [TM] mode, entering the data of the
bearing, speed and latitude/longitude
is required.

Own ship
Relative motion (RM): The own ship is fixed and
other surrounding targets move on the screen.
This is useful when monitoring the surrounding
situation based on your own ship’s position.

Fixed

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OWN ship's position DISPLAY SELECT

relocatable area in TM PPI
34%
PPI / PPI
66% PPI / NAV

4 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.

Center of display
PPI Display
The radar screen is displayed on the entire
display.

True Motion Reset

Land
When your ship exits from movable range of your
ship’s position, it moves to the opposite side
within the range. Own ship

NORTH

Own ship

PPI/PPI Display
Two radar images are displayed in the left (main
screen) and right (sub-screen) halves of the
Moving toward the stern screen. The screen is switched every two
rotation of the antenna.
The images of two different ranges can be
NORTH displayed.
PPI/PPI Display

Land Own ship

Land

Own ship Own

ship

Main-screen Sub-screen
2.3 Display Select
The range of the left display (main-screen) can
The display selection designates the be changed with the [- RANGE +] key.
combination of the radar image to be displayed. The gain of the left display (main screen) can be
adjusted by rotating the [GAIN/PPI] knob.
Setup: PPI, PPI/PPI, PPI/NAV (Initial value: PPI) The range of the right display (sub-screen) can
1 Press the [MENU] key be changed with the [- SUB RANGE +] key.
The gain of the right display (sub-screen) can be
2 Select [ECHO] → [DISPLAY SELECT]. adjusted by rotating the [GAIN/PPI] knob after
3 Change the setting of [DISPLAY SELECT] pressing the [GAIN/PPI] knob.
with the [ ] and [ ] keys. Other setting items are used in common in the
main-screen and sub-screen.

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Note on PPI/PPI Display Setup: RESO-P PRI. GAIN PRI. (Initial value:
GAIN PRI.)
In the PPI/PPI display, to avoid risk, the following
functions do not work. 1 Press the [MENU] key.
● TM (True Motion) 2 Select [ECHO] → [PULSE].
● Off center 3 Change the setting of [PULSE] with the [ ]
● Trailing and [ ] keys.
● ATA (Optional)
● W UP 4 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
● Motor Speed (High speed) The setup of the pulse width is determined by the
The EBL, VRM and PI (parallel cursor) can be range.
displayed only in the main-screen. The setup of the present pulse width is displayed
at the left top side of the screen.

PPI/NAV Display
The radar image is displayed in the left half of the
screen and the navigation data is displayed in For pulse width adjustment, refer to [Pulse
the right half of the screen. Width] of 3.3 Setting of Adjustment Item.
The content of the navigation data display can be
selected.
For the NAV Display Select, refer to [NAV 2.6 Trailing
Display Select] in 3.5 Preset.
By leaving the trail of a target, the situation of the
Note on PPI/NAV Display moving target can be seen.
In the PPI/NAV display, to avoid risk, the 1 Press the [MENU] key.
following functions do not work. 2 Select [TRAILS] → [TRAIL MODE].
● TM (True Motion) 3 Change the setting of [TRAIL MODE] with
● Off Center the [ ] and [ ] keys.
4 Select [TRAILS] → [TRAIL TIME].
2.4 Setting of Signal Process 5 Change the setting of [TRAIL TIME] with the
[ ] and [ ] keys.
If the reflection from a target you desire to see is 6 Press the [MENU] to close the menu.
unstable, the target is stabilized by rendering the
signal process. For the display method, the relative display (R)
and the true display (T) are provided.
Setup: OFF, ON (Initial value: OFF)
When changing the range, display mode or
1 Press the [MENU] key, display select, the trail disappears.
2 Select [ECHO] → [PROCESS].
3 Change the setting of [PROCESS] with the Relative Display (R)
[ ] and [ ] keys.
The relative speed of a target with respect of own
4 Press the [MENU] to close the menu. ship is displayed as a trail.
This is used to watch a target which is
approaching to own ship. The trail of fixed target
such as land, if own ship is moving, will be drawn.
2.5 Setting of Pulse Width
In the illustration below, own ship is moving east
The short pulse width is suitable for target at a certain speed and other ship 1 is moving
crowded area. (The resolution is of high priority.) east at the identical speed. And other ship 2 is
The long pulse width is suitable for searching a moving west at the identical speed. After a
small target as the gain increases. (The gain is of certain period of time, the trails of three ships are
high priority.) drawn.

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The relative speed of a target with respect to own < MODE [ N UP RM ] >
ship is drawn as a trail. Since the ship 2 is NORTH
moving in the opposite direction at the identical
speed, the speed derived by adding the ship 2
speed and own ship speed is drawn as a trail.
Other ship 1
The land is drawn as a trail of own ship speed as
the land moves at the own ship speed. Other ship 2
Own ship
< MODE [ N UP RM ] >

NORTH
Land

Other ship 1 Time passes

Own ship Other ship 2

NORTH

Land
Other ship 1

Own ship
Time passes Other ship 2

NORTH
Land

Other ship 1
The length of the trail display is specified in
[TRAILS] → [TRAIL TIME].
Own ship
The length is specified by a time, and “One
Other ship 2 minute” indicates the trail of past one minute.
When selecting [OFF], the trail is not displayed.
Land
The shape of trail display is specified in [TRAILS]
→ [TRAIL SHAPE].
When [STANDARD] is selected, the trail shape
of a target does not change as time goes.
When [DECREMENT] is selected, the shape of a
target becomes narrower as time goes.
True Display (T) The signal level of a target which is left as a trail
Irrespective of the motion of own ship, trails is specified in [TRAILS] → [TRAIL LEVEL].
representing the course and speed of moving By increasing the numeral, only trails of strongly
targets are drawn. This mode is used to monitor reflected targets can be displayed.
the courses and speeds of moving targets. By decreasing the numeral, trails of weakly
The fixed target such as land is not drawn. reflected targets can be displayed.

The trails of speeds of own ship, other ship 1 and

other ship 2 are drawn. No trail of the land is
drawn as it does not move. 2.7 Display Color
When the display is hard to see due to the
environment, changing the color of the display
makes it easier to see the contents.
Setup: STANDARD, DAY, NIGHT, USER SET
(Initial value: STANDARD)
1 Press the [MENU] key.
2 Select [DISPLAY] → [COLOR].

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3 Change the setting of [COLOR] with the [ ] SIDES], press the [ ] key. Then, the parallel
and [ ] keys. cursor can be operated. The distance
When selecting [DAY], the color of the entire between parallel lines can be changed with
display changes so that it can be seen under the [ ] and [ ] key and the bearing can be
the direct sunlight. changed with the [ ] and [ ] key.
When selecting [NIGHT], the display
5 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
changes to the color suitable for use at night.
When selecting [USER SET], the display Set a number of parallel lines in [DISPLAY]
changes to the color user can set to → [PI NUMBER].
preference while STANDARD, DAY, NIGHT
remain unchanged.
4 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
2.10 Bearing Mode
This mode is used when changing the bearing
display mode of cursor and EBL.
2.8 Cursor Shape One setting is the true bearing with the true north
set to 0°. The other setting is the relative bearing
The shape of the cursor can be changed.
with the heading set to 0°.
In [LONG], the vertical and horizontal lines of
cursor can be extended to the end of display. It is Setup: REL, TRUE (Initial value: REL)
suitable for grasping the relationship between
● To display in the true bearing mode, entering
two remote points.
the bearing is required, using the optional
In [EBL + VRM], the cursor is the combination of
GPS compass or others.
[EBL] + [VRM].
It is suitable for grasping the relationship 1 Press the [MENU] key.
between own ship and the target.
2 Select [DISPLAY] → [BRG TRUE/REL].
Setup: STANDARD, LONG, EBL+VRM (Initial
3 Change the setting of [BRG TRUE/REL] with
value: STANDARD)
the [ ] and [ ] keys.
1 Press the [MENU] key.
4 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
2 Select [DISPLAY]  [CURSOR SHAPE].
3 Change the setting of [CURSOR SHAPE]
with the [ ] and [ ] keys.
2.11 Vector
4 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu. The vector means arrow that represents heading
and speeds of own ship and other ships.
The bearing indicated by the arrow denotes the
2.9 PI (Parallel Index Line) heading and the length of arrow denotes the
speed.
The straight lines parallel with own ship are The length is specified by time “One minute”
displayed. shows the positions of own ship and other ships
after one minute.
Setup: OFF, ONE SIDE, BOTH SIDES (Initial
value: OFF) Setup: 0 to 60min (Initial value: 1min)
1 Press the [MENU] key. 1 Press the [MENU] key.
2 Select [DISPLAY] → [PI]. 2 Select [DISPLAY] → [VECTOR].
3 Change the setting of [PI] with the [ ] and 3 Change the setting of [VECTOR] with the
[ ] keys. [ ] and [ ] keys.
PI 4 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
OFF The bearing mode of the vector line is
ONE SIDE specified in [DISPLAY] → [VECTOR
BOTH SIDES TRUE/REL].

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[DETECT COUNT] value.

2.12 Alarm
[OUT Mode]: The alarm works when targets
This mode is used when monitoring targets. leave continuously from alarm area more than
When targets enter in the set range or exit from [DETECT COUNT] value.
the set range, the buzzer notifies.
Two types [IN] and [OUT] are provided for the
alarm mode.
2.13 Sleep
IN Mode The power OFF state and the transmitting state
When a target enters within the specified range, are alternately repeated. This mode saves the
the alarm is issued. power consumption.
This mode is used when watching targets which The sleep is used in combination with the
are approaching to own ship. IN/OUT alarm.
For the setting of the alarm, refer to 2.17
OUT Mode Alarm.

When a target exits from the specified range, the Setup: OFF, 5MIN, 10MIN, 15MIN, (Initial value:
alarm is issued. OFF)
1 Press the [MENU] key.
Setting of Alarm Range 2 Select [ALARM] → [SLEEP].
1 Press the [MENU] key. 3 Change the setting of [SLEEP] with the [ ]
2 Select [ALARM] → [ALARM MODE]. and [ ] keys.

3 Change the setting of [ALARM MODE] with 4 Press the [ENT] key to close the menu.
the [ ] and [ ] keys.
ALARM MODE
Operation during executing the sleep
OFF During executing the sleep, the transmitting for
IN 30 seconds is repeated at the interval of the set
OUT time. If the IN/OUT of a target occurs during
transmitting, the buzzer beeps for alarm.
4 After selecting [IN] or [OUT], press the [ ]
key. Then, the alarm range can be set. In case that the set time is set to 5 minutes, the
sleep works as follows.
5 Move the cursor to the center of the alarm
Time 30 sec. 2 min. 2 min. 30 sec.
range with the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] keys.
30 sec. Hereafter
6 Press the [ENT] key. Antenna Transmitting Power OFF Power On Transmitting repeated
(Countdown)
7 Change the distance direction with the [ ]
and [ ] keys and the bearing with the [ ]
and [ ] keys. 5 minutes
8 Press the [ENT] key. Then, the alarm range
is set.
9 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
The level of targets for alarm is set in [ALARM]
→ [DETECT LEVEL].
The alarm works when detecting the level higher
than the set level.
When [DETECT COUNT] is set, the alarm works
depending on the [ALARM MODE] setting.
[IN Mode]: The alarm works when targets enter
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Normal Symbol Meanings

2.14 AIS Sleep Display*
Displays ships of which information
By installing the optional AIS interface board, the display is not performed.
information on other ships, which are received by Active Display**
the AIS receiver, can be displayed. Displays ships which are performing
the information display or after
The other ship symbols of up to 100 ships can be performing it.
displayed. The dotted line denotes the speed and
the real line denotes the heading.
The line perpendicular to the heading
Caution As the AIS is optional, the menu direction denotes the course direction.
becomes valid when the AIS interface Displays ATON (Aids to navigation)
board is installed. and Base.

Displays ships while selecting the

detailed information display.
The detailed information display is
Setting of Symbol Display of AIS shown at the bottom of the display.
Alarm Symbol Meanings
1 Press the [MENU] key.
Displayed when the values are lower
2 Select [AIS] → [AIS]. than the set CPA and TCPA, and get
alarm.
3 Change the setting of [AIS] with the [ ] and Displays lost ships during tracking. In
[ ] keys. case those ships are lost from the
sleep, the alarm does not sound and
4 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu. they disappear from the screen.

To change the region to display the other ship’s

*： When active target gets out of the screen
symbol, set it in [AIS] → [LIMIT].
and again into the screen, the target
Only other ship’s symbols within the radius of the
automatically changes to sleep target.
set distance from own ship placed in center can
(The above could be happend at the time of
be displayed.
target vessel moving out, RANGE shifting,
and OFF-CENTER shifting.)
Setting of Detailed Information of **： To change from the sleep display to the
Designated Symbol Display active display, after setting ON in [AIS] →
The information display is set in [AIS] → [INFO], [INFO], change the number in [AIS] →
[INFO NUMBER]. [INFO NUMBER].
The other ship’s information of the designated Or register [OTHER SHIP] to [F1]-[F6] key,
number is displayed at the bottom of the display. and place the cursor to the target you would
1 Press the [MENU] key. get the information and press [F1]-[F6] key.

2 Select [AIS] → [INFO]. Warning

The accuracy of the data provided
3 Change the setting with the [ ] and [ ]
by the AIS could be affected by the
keys. following factors:
4 Select [AIS] → [INFO NUMBER]. Degraded bearing data and
latitude/longitude from external sensor
5 Select the number with the [ ] and [ ] keys. devices cause erratic vectors. If any error
6 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu. data fed from external sensor devices are
detected, the following data provided by the
AIS display will be also erratic.
Types and Meanings of AIS Symbols - The CPA and TCPA value and Alarm.
- The target ship’s course and speed.
In the AIS, the symbols are displayed, overlaying - The target ship’s bearing and distance.
them on other ships from which the information is
derived.

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2.15 ATA Automatic Acquisition

Targets entering in the preset range can be
To use the ATA, install the optional ATA board. automatically acquired.
The ATA automatically tracks targets and stores
1 Press the [MENU] key.
and displays their courses and speeds as
vectors. 2 Select [ATA] → [AUTO DETECT AREA].
Entering the heading bearing and ship speed are
3 Change the setting of [AUTO DETECT
required, using the optional GPS compass or
AREA] with the [ ] and [ ] keys.
others.
After tracking, targets are displayed as a vector AUTO DETECT AREA
of course and speed. OFF
An object, which is acquired and tracked, is ON
called a target.
4 After selecting ON, press the [ ] key. Then,
Caution As the ATA is optional, the menu the automatic acquisition range can be set.
becomes valid only when the ATA
board is installed.
5 After moving the cursor to the center of
[AUTO DETECT AREA] with the [ ], [ ],
[ ] and [ ] keys.

To activate ATA, the bearing and the speed 6 Press the [ENT] key.
information of own ship needs to be input. 7 Change the distance with the [ ] and [ ]
The bearing signal shall be such high speed and keys and bearing with the [ ] and [ ] keys.
highly accurate signals as from GPS COMPASS.
GPS bearing only tends not to be enough to 8 Press the [ENT] key. Then, the [AUTO
operate ATA normally. DETECT AREA] is set.
9 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
Warning
The accuracy of the auto tracking Manual Acquisition
function provided by the ATA could Direct to acquire a target by designating a target
be affected by the following factors: on the display.
(1) Sea clutter and weather clutter such 1 Press the [MENU] key.
as rain and snow may degrade the
ATA tracking capability. These clutter 2 Select [ATA] → [ACQ].
components should be appropriately 3 Press the [ ] key.
reduced.
4 Align the cursor with a target you desire to
(2) Poor receiver sensitivity may also acquire with the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] keys.
degrade the tracking capability.
5 Press the [ENT] key. Then, the acquisition of
(3) Faulty azimuth synchronization could the designated target is started.
be the cause of erratic vectors.
6 When acquiring several targets, repeat
(4) Degraded bearing and speed data fed steps 4 and 5.
from external sensor devices also
cause erratic vectors. 7 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
If any of the errors stated above are
detected, the following data provided
by the ATA will be erratic.
- The CPA, TCPA value and Alarm.
- The target ship’s course and speed.
- The target ship’s bearing and
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Target Level 2 Select [ATA] → [MAN ACQ NUM].

The signal level of a target to be 3 Change the setting of [MAN ACQ NUM] with
automatic/manual-acquisition is specified in the [ ] and [ ] keys.
[ATA] → [ATA TGT LEVEL]. 4 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
By increasing the numeral, a strongly reflected
target can be acquired.
By decreasing the numeral, a weakly reflected
Information Display
target can be also acquired.
The information display is set in [ATA] → [INFO]
or [INFO NUMBER].
Target Delete The target information of the designated number
is displayed at the bottom of the display.
Release the acquisition of a target.
1 Press the [MENU] key.
1 Press the [MENU] key.
2 Select [ATA] → [INFO].
2 Select [ATA] → [DELETE].
3 Change the setting with the [ ] and [ ]
3 Press the [ ] key. keys.
4 Change the setting of [DELETE] with the [ ] 4 Select [ATA] → [INFO NUMBER].
and [ ] keys.
5 Select the number with the [ ] and [ ] keys.
DELETE
6 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
NUMBER
CURSOR

5 After selecting [NUMBER] or [CURSOR], ATA Performance

press the [ ] key. Then, the number
The ATA performance is set in [ATA] →
designation or the cursor designation can be
[PERFORMANCE].
set.
This is to select the optimum tracking
6 ● In case of [MAN ACQ NUM], change the characteristics (calculation process) depending
number to be deleted with the [ ] and on the purpose of usage, to make the best of the
[ ] keys. ATA performance.
Select the most suitable setting to the behavior of
● In case of [CURSOR], align the cursor
own ship or target.
with the target you desire to delete with
the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] keys. Setup: 0 to 7 (Initial value: 0)
7 Press the [ENT] key. Then, the acquisition of
the designated target is released.
8 When releasing acquisition of several
targets, repeat steps 6 and 7.
9 Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
To release acquisition of all targets, execute
[ATA] → [ALL DELETE].

Number of Acquisition
A total number of targets to be acquired is 50
targets when combined in both
automatic/manual methods.
The number specified in [ATA] → [MAN ACQ
NUM] becomes a number of targets to be
manually acquired. And the rest becomes a
number of targets to be automatically acquired.
1 Press the [MENU] key.

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Types and Meanings of ATA Symbols

In the ATA, the symbols are displayed, overlaying on acquire-started targets.

Normal Symbol Meanings

Displayed when setting the acquisition.

Displayed when in the stable tracking state.

Displayed when numeral-displayed after the stable

tracking state.
Alarm Symbol Meanings
Displayed when the values are lower than the set
CPA and TCPA.
Displayed when targets become in the tracking
inability state.
After 1 minute, the alarm sounds.
After 5 seconds, both the display and the alarm
disappear.

NOTE:
The ATA vector and the AIS vector may differ in terms of the vector length and its direction. This is not a
fault. The ATA vector is developed based on the past target positions stored either by automatic
tracking (ATA). Meanwhile, the AIS vector is generated from the navigation data sent from the AIS
transponder. The ATA vector take a certain time until they are fully displayed, while the AIS vector is
displayed as soon as the AIS data is received from the AIS transponder and own GPS/SHIP
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Chapter 3 How to use the system menu

3.1 Display of System Menu 3.2 Setting of Assist Items

There is a standard menu which is displayed for In the supplement items of the system menu, to
the first time after pressing the [MENU] key and use the radar effectively, the supplement
following a system menu which is not frequently functions are set.
required to change the setup.
● ASSIST
● ADJUST Range Rings
● NMEA
● PRESET The fixed marker is displayed at the constant
● MAINTE distance from own ship’s position.
It is used as a scale to measure roughly the
distance of a target.
Display the system menu Setup: OFF, ON (Initial value: OFF)
1 Press the [MENU] key.
2 Select [Next] with the [ ] and [ ] keys.
Range Unit
ECHO
ASSIST Set the unit of distance (range, VRM distance).
TRAILS
ADJUST
DISPLAY
NM EA Setup: NM, km, sm (Initial value: NM)
ALARM
PRESET
A IS
ATA MAINTE
NEXT Speed Unit
Set the unit of speed.
Setup: kn, km/h, m/h (Initial value: kn)

3 Press the [ ] key.

The system menu appears.
Temperature Unit
Set the unit of water temperature.
PREV
RANGE RINGS ON Setup: °C, °F (Initial value: °C)
ASSIST
RANGE UNIT NM
ADJUST
SPEED UNIT kn
NMEA
PRESET
TEMP UNIT C Depth Unit
DEPTH UNIT m
MAINTE The unit of water depth is set.
WPT DISPLAY OFF Setup: m, fm, l.fm, ft, J.fm (Initial value: m)

NEXT
Position Display
The content of position informatin displayed at
Return to the normal menu the lower left of the display is set.

1 Select [Prev] with the [ ] and [ ] keys. Setup: OFF, OWN Position, WPT position, POB
Position (Initial value: OWN Position)
2 Press the [ ] key.
The normal menu appears.

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WPT Display N UP/S UP

Select ON or OFF of the WPT icon (flag mark) to Change the mode of the N UP or S UP of the
be displayed on the radar screen. display mode.
The selected item can be selected in [ECHO] →
[MODE].
Caution Unless the WPT data is inputted from
Setup: N UP, S UP (Initial value: N UP)
the external source, no WPT icon is
displayed.

Cursor Display
Setup: OFF, ON (Initial value: ON)
Set the indication methods of the cursor.
When [OPERATING] is selected, cursor is
Rotation Speed displayed on the radar screen only when
Set the rotation speed of the radar image by operated and disappears 30 seconds after
inputting bearing data in the H UP mode or WPT operation is stopped.
UP mode. Setup: ALWAYS, OPERATING (Initial value:
Setup: STANDARD, HIGH SPEED (Initial value: ALWAYS)
HIGH SPEED)

Radar Setting Display

ALL PPI Set ON or OFF of the radar setting indication
Select ON or OFF of the background of status shown in upper portion of the screen.
numerical information displayed near the image When [OFF] is selected, the minimum
when the PPI display is selected. information required is only displayed on the
Setup: OFF, ON (Initial value: ON) radar screen.
Setup: OFF, ON (Initial value: ON)

Guide
Menu Operation
Select ON or OFF of the display of operation
guide when operating the menu. Select the type of the operation methods in the
Setup: OFF, ON (Initial value: ON) menu.
Setup: A, B (Initial value: A)

Buzzer
Set ON or OFF of the buzzer sound.
3.3 Setting of Adjustment Items
The ON/OFF of external buzzer (optional) sound
is also set. In the adjustment items of the system menu,
when using the radar, the initial adjustment and
Setup: OFF, ON (Initial value: ON)
setup are performed. When setting the
adjustment item, set the screen brightness to
maximum.
Motor Speed
For screen brilliance, refer to 1.4
Set the rotational speed of the antenna. Brilliance Adjustment.
During the antenna rotation, the setting cannot
be changed.
Setup: OFF, ON (Initial value: OFF)

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Bearing Setting displayed on the screen.

Adjust the bearing of the radar image on the

screen.
Setup: -180.0 to +180.0 (Initial value: 0.0)
1 Press the [STBY/TX] key to start the
transmission.
2 Set the range of the display to more than
1nm with the [- RANGE +] key.
3 Press the [MENU] key. MBS
4 Move to the system menu. Set the MBS to suppress and cancel the disc-like
Refer to 3.1 Display of System Menu. transmission leak at the center of the image as
shown below.
5 Select [ADJUST] → [BRG ADJ].
Setup: 0 to 100 (Initial value: 20)
6 Change the setting of [BRG ADJ] with the
[ ] and [ ] keys. 1 Press the [STBY/TX] key to start the
When increasing the numeral, the radar transmission.
image moves clockwise. 2 Set the [GAIN/PPI] knob to 8, the [STC/FTC]
When decreasing the numeral, the radar knob to 0.
image moves counterclockwise.
Change the bearing so that the bearing of 3 Set the range of the display to 0.125nm with
the image of a target becomes the same the [- RANGE +] key.
bearing as measured by the compass. 4 Rotate the [STC/FTC] knob so that the
disc-like transmission leak is displayed at
the rotational center of the image.
TX Delay Adjustment
5 Move to the system menu.
By adjusting the delay time of the transmission, Refer to 3.1 Display of System Menu.
match the distance of the target on the radar
screen with the distance of the actual target to 6 Select [ADJUST] → [MBS].
adjust precisely, select a nearest hard straight
7 Change the setting of [MBS] with the [ ]
object (pier) (within 100m). Adjust the
transmission delay time in the following and [ ] keys.
procedure. Adjust while observing the disc-like
transmission leak.
Setup: 0 to 255 (Initial value: 27) When the transmission leak disappears, the
1 Press the [STBY/TX] key to start the MBS is best adjusted.
transmission.
2 Set the range of the display to more than
0.125nm with the [- RANGE +] key.
3 Press the [MENU] key.
4 Move to the system menu.
Refer to 3.1 Display of System Menu.
5 Select [ADJUST] → [TX DELAY ADJ].
6 Change the setting of [TX DELAY ADJ] with
the [ ] and [ ] keys.
When the echo reflected from the target
warps to near, decrease the value.
When the echo reflected from the target
warps to far, increase the value.
As illustrated below (Figure of center), adjust
so that the straight target is straightly

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range that can display the entire sea surface

reflected echo can be displayed.
3 Adjust the [STC/FTC] knob and stop it just
before the sea surface reflected echo
completely disappears (In the state that the
sea surface reflected echo is sparsely
displayed.) As shown in [Proper] below,
when the sea surface reflected echo from
near to far distance disappears evenly, the
STC curve set value is proper. As shown in
[Large], when the sea surface reflected echo
at near distance disappear first, or in [Small],
when the sea surface reflected echo at far
distance disappears first, it is necessary to
change the setting in the procedure
described in the following items.

STC Curve
Influence from the ocean surface reflection
depends on the installation height of
antenna.Please proceed with the following
sequence, when STC curve is modified.
Setup: 1 to 8 (Initial value: 4)

Note: Set the STC curve after the gain

setting. When setting the STC curve,
go out of the harbor and perform at
the location where the reflection
from sea surface is displayed on the
radar screen.
4 Press the [MENU] key.
1 Set the [GAIN/PPI] knob to 8, the [STC/FTC]
knob to 0. 5 Move to the system menu.
Adjust so that the noise-like sea surface Refer to 3.1 Display of System Menu.
reflected echo is displayed at the center of
the image as shown below. 6 Select [ADJUST] → [STC CURVE].
7 Change the setting of [STC CURVE] with the
[ ] and [ ] keys.
When the sea surface reflected echo at near
distance disappears first, decrease the
value.
When the sea surface reflected echo at far
distance disappears first, increase the value.
8 Adjust the [STC/FTC] knob again.
Adjust so that the sea surface reflected echo
from near to far distance disappears evenly
as shown in the illustration [Correct] in step
3.
2 Press the [- RANGE +] key to select the

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The STC curve set value is applied to all Manual Tune Adjustment
ranges.
Due to a sudden environment change, the
Note: The setting of STC characteristics automatic tuning may be detuned. In this case,
needs to be performed in the ocean. use the manual tune adjustment.
However, when it is obliged to
perform in a harbor, set the STC Setup: 0.0 to 100 (Initial value: 44.0)
curve to [4].

1 Press the [STBY/TX] key to start the

transmission.
Tune Select
2 Set the range of the display to more than
Due to an operation environment change, tuning 12nm with the [- RANGE +] key.
of the transmission frequency with the reception Find a large and stable target of more than
frequency may be detuned. If detuned, the gain 6nm (mountain or island) at farthest location
will decrease and it is hard to display the image
even if setting remains unchanged. 3 Adjust by rotating the [GAIN/PPI] knob so
that the target is faintly visible.
Setup: AUTO, MANUAL (Initial value: AUTO)
4 Press the [MENU] key.
5 Move to the system menu.
Automatic Tuning
Refer to 3.1 Display of System Menu.
For the best performance, when newly installing 6 Select [ADJUST] → [TUNE SELECT], and
or replacing the magnetron, the automatic tuning then [MANUAL].
should be adjusted.
Unless the auto tune is adjusted, the optimum 7 Select [ADJUST] → [MANUAL TUNE ADJ].
gain is not achieved. 8 Change the setting of [MANUAL TUNE ADJ]
Setup: 0 to 100 (Initial value: 31) with the [ ] and [ ] keys.
Maximize the size of fixed target on the
1 Press the [STBY/TX] key to start the screen. If the target becomes too large and
transmission. the best tuning point is lost, reduce the gain
2 Set the range of the display to more than with the [GAIN/PPI] knob once to make its
12nm with the [- RANGE +] key. size small and maximize the target with the
Find a large and stable target of more 6nm [ ] and [ ] keys.
(mountain or island) at farthest location as
possible.
3 Adjust by rotating the [GAIN/PPI] knob so Pulse Width
that the target is faintly visible. In [2.8 Setting of Pulse Width], [RESO-P PRI.] or
4 Press the [MENU] key. [GAIN PRI.] is selected. At this moment, the
pulse width (Displayed at the upper left of the
5 Move to the system menu. display.) can be changed.
Refer to 3.1 Display of System Menu. This setting can be set for only the range (0.75 to
8).
6 Select [ADJUST] → [TUNE SELECT], and
then [AUTO]. Setup: SP, M1, M2, L1, L2

7 Select [ADJUST] → [AUTO TUNE ADJ]. 1 Press the [MENU] key.

8 Change the setting of [AUTO TUNE ADJ] 2 Move the system menu.
with the [ ] and [ ] keys. Refer to 3.1 Display of System Menu.
Maximize the size of fixed target on the
screen. If the target becomes too large and 3 Select [ADJUST] → [PULSE WIDTH].
the best tuning point is lost, reduce the gain 4 Select the range in which the pulse width
with the [GAIN/PPI] knob once to make its adjustment is performed with the [ ] and
size small and maximize the target with the [ ] keys, and press the [ ] key.
[ ] and [ ] keys.

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5 Change the setting of [Pulse Width 1 Press the [MENU] key.

Adjustment] with the [ ] and [ ] keys.
2 Move to the system menu.
Refer to 3.1 Display of System Menu.
The content of the set value of [PULSE WIDTH]
3 Select [ADJUST] → [ECHO COLOR DIV].
is as follows.
4 Change the setting of [ECHO COLOR DIV]
with the [ ] and [ ] keys.
M1 / M2
[STANDARD]: Standard color
[DETAIL]: Displays many middle colors so
Pulse width at gain priority that the strength or weakness of
the echo can be discriminated.
Pulse width at resolution priority

The length of pulse width varies as shown below.

Signal Select
Short Long
Select the input signal of the image from antenna,
SP  M1  M2  L1  L2
monitor and demo.
Setup: ANTENNA, MONITOR, DEMO (Initial
value: ANTENNA)
Interference Rejection
1 Press the [MENU] key.
This feature is used to eliminate the radar
interference wave from other radars. 2 Move to the system menu.
When radars having the same frequency band Refer to 3.1 Display of System Menu.
as your radar are used near your ship, the
interference noise from transmission signals of 3 Select [ADJUST] → [SIGNAL SELECT].
other radars appears on the radar screen. 4 Change the setting of [SIGNAL SELECT]
Though the appearance of the interference is not with the [ ] and [ ] keys.
uniform, in most cases, this interference noise
pattern is spiral or a radiation form. [ANTENNA]: In case that the input signal of the
This unit can reduce the interference with the image is antenna:
interference rejection function. [MONITOR]: In case that two units are
connected and used as a monitor
Setup: OFF, 1, 2 (Initial value: 2) [DEMO]: The Fixed video is displayed.
1 Press the [MENU] key.
2 Move to the system menu.
3.4 NMEA
Refer to 3.1 Display of System Menu.
3 Select [ADJUST] → [IR]. In the NMEA item of the system menu, the
4 Change the setting of [IR] with the [ ] and transmission speed of the external input/output
[ ] keys. can be changed.
The greater the numeral is the stronger the Match the transmission speed with that of the
interference rejection. external connection equipment.
If the interference rejection effect is too
strong, it is hard to see small targets. 1 Press the [MENU] key.
So be cautious not to set it stronger. 2 Move to the system menu.
Refer to 3.1 Display of System Menu.
Echo Color Divide 3 Select [NMEA] → [CH1 (J5)], [CH2 (OP1)]
or [CH3 (OP2)].
The color of an image can be changed to make it Select the connector of which the
easier to see. transmission speed is changed.
Setup: STANDARD, DETAIL (Initial value: 4 Change the setting of transmission speed
STANDARD) with the [ ] and [ ] keys.

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5 Press the [ ] key to display the NMEA Select Range S/M/L

monitoring menu.
If the external equipment is connected at the Select the range to be set with the [- RANGE +]
correct transmission speed, the received key.
NMEA sentence is displayed.
For the NMEA sentence, refer to 5.6
List of Input/Output sentence. Echo Color Set
Set an arbitrary color to the video color.

Connection with the KODEN GPS

compass Trail Color Set
Incase KGC-1/KGC-222 is connected to CH1 Set an arbitrary color to the trail color.
(J5), the best performance can be achieved by
executing [KGC-1 SETTING],
1 Press the [MENU] key. Display Color Set
2 Move to the system menu. Set an arbitrary color to the color of cursor and
numerals.
Refer to 3.1 Display of System Menu.
3 Select [NMEA] → [KGC-1 SETTING], and
press the [ ] key. Camera Position Correction
4 Press the [ENT] key. The CCD camera video displayed by pressing
5 Select [Yes] with the [ ] and [ ] keys. the [STC/FTC] knob may be shifted.
By performing [CAMERA POSITION], the display
6 Press the [ENT] key. position of CCD camera video can be corrected
Both the Display unit and the KGC-1/KGC-222 in the upper and lower directions.
are properly set.
The HDT, GGA and VTG signals are outputted
from the KGC-1/KGC-222, and baud rate is set 3.6 Maintenance
to 38,400.

The self-diagnosis of the system menu is the

menu for maintenance. Normally, it is not used.
3.5 Preset Perform the self-diagnosis of the Display unit and
the antenna.
In the Preset of the system menu, the radar is
customized.
Processor Unit
The state of the Processor unit is displayed.
NAV Display Select The version of the system program is displayed.
When [DISPLAY SELECT] is set to [PPI/NAV],
set the content to be displayed on the NAV
display. Antenna
The state of the antenna is displayed.
The type of antenna connected and the state of
Language Select voltage are displayed.
Select the language used in the menu.

Panel Test
[F1]-[F6] Key Set Testing the operation block is performed.
Select the function assigned to F1-F6 keys.

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LCD Test
Testing the display is performed.

Operation Hours Reset

The memorized operating hours are reset.

TX Hours Reset
The memorized transmitting time is reset.

All Reset
The internal memory is reset.
All of the set values are returned to the
factory-settings.

System Program Renewal

The system program is renewed from the
external equipment.

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Chapter 4 Maintenance

4.1 Maintenance

To operate the radar equipment in a good condition for a long period of time, perform the inspection and
cleaning periodically.

4.1.1 Monthly Inspection

Caution: ensure

Do not turn on the power of the radar during

inspection.

(1) To protect the LCD and enhance the visibility, the acrylic filter is installed on the surface. If the
acrylic filter is dirty, an image cannot be clearly seen. If dirty, dip a soft cloth into a neutral
detergent, wring it lightly and wipe the filter surface lightly with the cloth. Do not use a dry cloth. If
done so, due to static electricity, the acrylic filter will attract dust.

Caution Never use a thinner solvent. The filter surface will be

thinner chemically decomposed, resulting in the loss of the
solvent transparency.

(2) Check that the radiation surface of the antenna is not dirtied by soot. Dip a soft cloth into water or
soap water, wring lightly and wipe the antenna with the cloth. Check for damage and paint
sticking.

Note: Before performing the maintenance and inspection of the antenna, thread a string
through the hole of radome (upper) as illustrated below and hang it up.
A
String

A : Top View

Hole
Radome (lower)

Fixing screw
String
Radome (upper)

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4.1.2 Yearly Inspection

In case of Open antenna (RB806/RB807/RB717A/RB718A), check the brush of the antenna drive
motor inspect every 2,000 hours of transmission. If the length is shorter than 6mm, replace it with a new
one.
Press the [MENU] key and select [MAINTE]→ [PROCESSOR UNIT], message of transmission time is
displayed.

approx. 6mm

Contacting surface Motor brush

WARNING: Before opening the cover of the antenna, be sure to turn off the
power of the radar equipment to avoid the electrocution.

(1) Loosen the fixing screws and remove the cover of the antenna at the bow side. The antenna drive
motor can be seen at the lower side in the cabinet.
(2) Referring to the illustration below, remove the motor brush with flat screw driver.
(3) Insert the screw driver in the groove of the brush and rotate it counterclockwise and slowly.
Be sure to replace both brushes at both sides.
(4) Insert new brushes and install the brushes in reverse steps.

Inside of Scanner unit

Motor Motor brush

To remove the motor brush, turn it counterclockwise

Motor Motor brushes and slowly with the screwdriver.

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4.2 Fuse Replacement

WARNING
Use the specified fuse. If a fuse other than the
specified one is used, it leads to a serious accident.

If the input voltage is too high, hyper-current flows or a trouble occurs inside, the fuse blows out.
The fuse is housed in the rear side of the Display unit.

4.3 Consumables

This unit employs the magnetron which is the consumables and needs the replacement periodically.
The magnetron is housed in the Scanner unit. When it is hard to see an image at a far distance, the
magnetron may be deteriorated. In this case, replace the magnetron. When replacing, consult your
sales dealer.

Press the [MENU] key and select [MAINTE] → [PROCESSOR UNIT], message of transmission time is
displayed.
Replacement target: Normally 3,000 hours

4.4 Trouble Diagnosis

In this chapter, for finding a troubled location on a ship, a simple troubleshooting is mentioned.

4.4.1 Information required for requesting a repair

Inform us of the following items.
(1) Name of ship, telephone number if the satellite communication system is equipped
(2) Type of equipment
(3) Manufacturing number of the equipment
(4) ROM version (Press the [MENU] key and select [MAINTE]→ [PROCESSOR UNIT], message of
ROM version is displayed.)
(5) Port of next arrival, arrival schedule and dealer name
(6) Trouble situation and inspected result on a ship

4.4.2 Error Display

When a trouble occurs in the equipment or by miss-operation, the content of the troubles are displayed
on the radar screen. The error, alarm and warning are provided at the time of troubles. When a trouble
is confirmed in the radar, after recording the trouble classification, abnormal location and abnormal
content, press the [ENT] key. And then alarm and error display will disappear.

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Error Content

Error Display Causes

L/L NO SIGNAL The latitude and longitude is not entered.
HDG NO SIGNAL The bearing signal is not entered.
SPD NO SIGNAL The ship speed signal is not inputted.
ANTENNA ERROR 1 The trigger signal is not inputted from the antenna.
ANTENNA ERROR 2 The video signal is not inputted from the antenna.
ANTENNA ERROR 3 The heading signal is not inputted from the antenna.
ANTENNA ERROR 4 The auto tune is abnormal.
ANTENNA ERROR 5 The transmission voltage (+250V) is abnormal.
ANTENNA ERROR 6 The magnetron current is abnormal.
ANTENNA ERROR 7 The heater voltage of the magnetron is abnormal.

4.4.3 Self-diagnostic Function

The self-diagnostic menu is provided in the equipment.
Referring to 3.6 Maintenance, check for the abnormality of the radar.

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4.4.4 Inspection at Each Location

After finishing the inspection by the self-diagnosis, according to the table, check each location of the
radar.
Trouble conditions Suspected causes of troubles Countermeasures
The radar cannot be The power cable is not connected. Connect the power cable and fix the
powered. connector firmly.
The power voltage is out of the Use the appropriate power.
specified range.
The main power fuse blew out. Replace the fuse with a new one.
The radar can be The screen brightness adjustment Adjust the brightness with the [ BRILL ]
powered. But, is set to the minimal value. key.
nothing is displayed The monitor cable is not Connect the monitor cable and fix the
on the screen. connected. connector firmly.
Defect of the LCD drive circuit Request the repair.
The character The mutual connection cable is Connect correctly the mutual
information can be not connected. connection cable.
displayed. But, the Detuned. Re-adjust.
image of the radar Refer to Tune Select in 3.3 setting
cannot be displayed. of Adjustment Items.
Defect of the transmission Request the repair.
equipment
The target image is The heading is not correctly set. Set the heading.
different from the Refer to Bearing Setting in 3.3
actual one. Setting of Adjustment Items.
The distance adjustment is not Set correctly the TX delay adjustment.
properly set. Refer to TX Delay in 3.3 Setting of
Adjustment Items.
The image is weak. The set value of the gain is low. Rotate clockwise the [GAIN/PPI] knob
to display an image.
The setting defect of STC or FTC. Re-adjust.
Refer to 1.8 STC Adjustment or
1.9 FTC Adjustment.
Detuned. Re-adjust.
Refer to Tune Select in 3.3 Setting
of Adjustment Items.
Defect of the magnetron or MIC Request the repair.
(front end)
Too much noise Detuned. Re-adjust.
Refer to Tune Select in 3.3 Setting
of Adjustment Items.
The radar is not grounded. Connect the ground wire.
The antenna does The power is not fed to the motor. Check the connection of the motor
not rotate. power.
The motor brush is worn. Replace the motor brush with a new
one.

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Chapter 5 Equipment

5.1 Antenna Installation

Determining the location of the installation

The search capability of the radar varies largely, depending on the position of the antenna installation.
The ideal installation position is the high place over the keel line where no obstacle surrounds. Actually,
though there are many limitations in a ship, determine the installation position, considering the
following items.
1. The antenna block should be over the line drawn between the bow and the stern, and should be
installed to a position where no obstacle to block the radiation path of the radar beam is present.
2. To avoid the electromagnetic wave interference with human bodies, install the antenna block
higher than the living space by 0.6m. However, if installed at the higher position, objects at the
near distance cannot be searched. Thus, when approaching to a pier, if the radar is used, you
must pay attention.
The higher the position of the antenna is, the stronger the reflection from the sea surface
becomes.
3. Keep the surface of the platform, where the antenna is installed, horizontal as possible to be
parallel with the sea surface.
4. Install the antenna lock in front of the large structure and exhaust chimney to avoid the blind
sector (inability angle of image search) on the screen and to prevent the opening of the antenna
from being dirtied by the engine exhaust.
5. Keep enough space for maintenance.
6. To prevent a blind or ghost from occurring in the heading, place the antenna towards the bow
rather than obstacles, keep it away from obstacles. And when installing the antenna on the mast,
place it in front of the mast. (If obstacles cannot be avoided due to limitation of structure, refer to
[How to shift the antenna from an obstacle] described later.
7. Keep away the antenna from other equipment’s antenna.
Keep a distance from antennas of a direction finder and a VHF transmitter-receiver as far as
possible.
8. Keep a distance for safety from the magnetic compass.

Safety Distance from Magnetic Compass

Type of Scanner Standard Compass Steering Compass

RB804 2.0m 1.4m
RB805 2.0m 1.4m
RB806 2.0m 1.4m
RB807 1.2m 0.8m
RB808 1.4m 0.9m
RB717A 1.4m 0.95m
RB718A 1.4m 0.95m

WARNING
Install the antenna, keeping it away from wireless
equipment not to be interfered.

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How to shift the antenna from an obstacle

1. How to shift the antenna from the keel line
By shifting the antenna from keel line to the starboard, the blind moves to the port and the visibility in
the heading can be secured. According to a distance to an obstacle, the distance to be shifted can be
derived from the formula below.

Distance to be shifted from the keel line

Diameter of an obstacle over the keel line
Distance to an obstacle
Antenna Obstacle

D
Ls
Keel line

How to shift the antenna from the keel line

2. How to keep an angle of depression

To keep enough angle of depressionθ that is an angle between the horizontal and the observer’s line of
sight (In this case, it is not the observer but an antenna), elevate the antenna height. By making θ more
than 5°, the blind at the middle and long distances can be avoided.
An object below the line of sight cannot be detected.
Horizon

Line of sight

How to keep an angle of depression

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Installation of Antenna
After determining the location of the installation, install the antenna. When installing, if the bracket
shown below is available, the installation is easier. If not available, install the antenna directly on the
roof, paying attention to the air tube for drain at the bottom of the antenna.

Note: If the radar mast or installation bracket is warped more than 2mm, make it flat or adjust
by inserting spacers.
Do not use the edge as it causes a sump.

Bracket

Installation of Radome Antenna

Referring to the illustration below, make five (5) holes on the cradle and fix the bracket and the antenna
together with hexagon bolts. If the thickness of the bracket is 9 to 14mm, it can be installed with the
supplied bolts. If not within this range, prepare bolts shown on the table in the next page. To prevent the
looseness from occurring, fortify with the commercially available loose-preventive silicon sealing.
However, for preventing the looseness of the radome antenna, do not use the putty. The putty may
deteriorate chemically the plastic material of the radome.

HDG HDG

140 (0.47) 214

(0.47)
(5.51) (8.43)

60 65
140 (2.36) Center Center
170 (2.56)
(5.51) (6.69)

30 (1.18) 35 (1.38)
For air tube For air tube
(0.59)
2kW radome
RB804antenna 4kW radome
RB805antenna

Unit: mm (inch)

Drawing of Work for Installation Holes on the Bracket

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Chassis
Radome (bottom)
Bracket

Flat washer
Spring washer
Accessory
M10 hexagon bolt
Install with four bolts

Specification of bracket thickness-wise installation bolt (In case of RB804)

Thickness of bracket Bolt for fixing the antenna Material Remarks

4 to 11 mm (0.16 to 0.44 in) M10x40 (pitch 1.5mm) stainless Included in accessories

11 to 19mm (0.44 to 0.75 in) M10x45 (pitch 1.5mm) stainless

Specification of bracket thickness-wise installation bolt (In case of RB805)

Thickness of bracket Bolt for fixing the antenna Material Remarks

4 to 9 mm (0.16 to 0.35 in) M10x20 (pitch 1.5mm) stainless

9 to 14mm (0.35 to 0.55 in) M10x25 (pitch 1.5mm) stainless Included in accessories

14 to 19 mm (0.55 to 0.75in) M10x30 (pitch 1.5mm) stainless

Setting of Open Antenna

As illustrated below, install the Scanner unit, facing the cut portion of the installation base toward the
stern. This makes it easier to perform the maintenance
1. Referring to the illustration below, make holes of 14mm diameter on the installation side of
platform.
2. Place the Scanner unit at the specified position and fix it with four 12mm stainless bolts included
in the installation material. If the thickness of the bracket is 9 to 14mm, the bracket can be
installed with the supplied bolts. If not within this range, prepare the bolts shown on the table in
the next page.

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Heading

199
(7.83)

Antenna rotating radius

185 R600 (3 ft Antenna unit)
(7.28) R700 (4 ft Antenna unit)
R1000 (6 ft Antenna unit)

Cable opening
14φx 4
100 φ (3.97)
(0.55)
Notch of Scanner Unit: mm (inch)

M12 bolt

Washer
Anti-electro corrosive washer
Scanner unit base
Anti-electro corrosive washer
Platform
Washer
Spring washer
M12 Double nut

Mounted with four bolts

Specification of bracket thickness-wise installation bolt (In case of Open Antenna)
Thickness of bracket Bolt for fixing the antenna Material Remarks

4 to 9 mm (0.16 to 0.35 in) M12x50 (pitch 1.5mm) stainless

9 to 14mm (0.35 to 0.55 in) M12x55 (pitch 1.5mm) stainless Included in accessories

14 to 19 mm (0.55 to 0.75in) M12x60 (pitch 1.5mm) stainless

Installation of Antenna
1. Remove the protective cap covered on the output of the Scanner unit rotational shaft.
2. Remove four bolts tentatively fixed to the base of the Antenna and install the Scanner unit to the
rotating base. Match the direction of antenna radiation side (KODEN –mark side) with the
projection mark on the rotating base.
3. Fix the aerial with four bolts removed in step 2.

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Antenna radiation side (KODEN –mark side)

Remove
Protective cap Antenna

Rotating base

Projection mark

Rotating base

Flat washer

Installation bolt Spring washer

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Cable Connection
Radome Antenna 4kW (RB804/RB805)
1. Confirm that the power of the Radar unit is turned off.
Remove the upper radome of the Scanner unit, lifting upward not to touch the aerial inside.
(4 pieces of fixing screw)
2. Peel off the tape fixing the aerial.
3. Remove the shield cover at the stern side. (RB804: 3 pieces of fixing screw / RB805: 4 pieces of
fixing screw)
4. Remove the holder plate for fixing the cable and the rubber ring
Thread the cable through the leading opening
Insert the rubber ring from both sides of the Scanner unit, thread it through the holder plate and fix
it to the aerial with the screws.
5. Connect the 7-pin connector of the cable to X11 of the printed circuit board and the 9-pin
connector to X12 respectively.
6. Install the shield cover. At this moment, install the shield of the cable in the groove, using the
shield cover. But, be careful for the cable not to be caught by the unit and the cover.
7. Install the upper radome with caution not to touch the aerial. Orient the cover as shown in the
illustration below. The screw positions are marked on the upper and lower radomes respectively.
(RB804: 3 marks, RB805: 4 marks) Install the radome, aligning these markings.

8. Install the antenna cable to the connector J7 at the rear of the Display unit. (Refer to page 5-13)

Aerial

Stern

Radome (bottom)

Internal shield

Circuit board

X11 (connect it here. ) X12 (connect it here.)

Radome (bottom)
Installation of 4kW radome antenna cable
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Open Antenna 4kW (RB806)

1. Please make sure power supply of the Radar unit is OFF.

2. Disassemble the front cover of the Scanner unit from the rear cover by loosening fixing bolts.
3. Remove the TR unit by disconnecting the connector X1 and X2 after loosening fixing bolts of the
TR unit. Please make sure magnetron does NOT touch metals.
4. Remove the cable holder plate and the rubber packing by loosening bolts at the bottom of the
Scanner unit box.
5. Antenna cable shall be taken into the Scanner unit box through the cable inlet hole.
6. Antenna cable shall be fixed as described in the illustration below, using the cable holder plate
and the rubber packing removed in 4. Shield braid terminal shall be fixed under the cable holder
plate together with lug terminal, after removing the edge portion of heat contraction tube of the
antenna cable.
7. Mount the TR unit after connecting the X1 and X2 connectors (removed in 3) by fixing bolts.
8. 7 pin connector shall be connected to X11 of the TR unit, 9 pin connector to X12.
9. Antenna cable shall be clamped onto the TR unit. Please make sure the antenna cable does NOT
touch magnetron lead wires.
10. The front and rear covers of the Scanner unit shall be fixed by fixing bolts.

4kW (RB806) TR unit

X1
TR unit
X2 X2
Fixing bolt
X1 X11 X12

magnetron X11
cable clamp cable clamp X12
Magnetron lead wire

Cut portion of Scanner unit base 9-pins connector

7-pins connector
Put the shield braid
under the cable holder plate
as short as possible.
Shield braid
Remove the heat contraction tube
Fixing bolt
Shield braid terminal
Cable holder plate Make the height less than 5mm

Scanner unit

Antenna cable Rubber packing

Cable inlet hole

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Open Antenna 6kW (RB807)

Make sure the radar system is turned off.

Bolt
Bolt

PCB: E61-120X

P3 <- J3

1) Remove back cover by loosening four fixing 2) Disconnect connectors P3 from J3

bolts. [E61-120X].
(Tool: Wrench 13mm) Remove the two fixing bolts.
(Tool: Wrench 13mm)

Cable clamp

P2 <- J5

P2 <- J2

TR unit PCB: E71-110X

3) Pull out the TR unit, remove the

4) Disconnect connector P2 from J2
cable clamp.
and P2 from J5.

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(b) (c)

Cable holding plate

(a)
Fixing bolt (8mm)

Rubber packing

5) This picture is the view of scanner unit 6) Remove two fixing bolts.
housing. (Tool: Wrench 8mm)
(a) Cable holder plate
(b) Cable clamp-b Remove the cable holding plate and
(c) Cable clamp-c rubber packing.

Cable inlet hole

Blue tape mark-c

Blue tape mark-b

Blue tape mark-a

Connecting cable

7) The connecting cable CW-845-xxM 8) Pull in the connecting cable into the
Blue tapes are wound as a mark on the scanner unit through the cable inlet
cable. hole

Guide the cable to the cable holding

plate.

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Blue tape mark-a Cable holding plate

Rubber

9) Attach rubber packing to the blue tape 10) Attach cable holding plate and fix it with
mark-a. two bolts.
(Tool: Wrench 8mm)

Blue tape mark-b

Ferrite core

Band

Band

11) Attach the ferrite core from blue 12) Secure the ferrite core in place by using
tape-b to 10cm end. provided bands.
Note: The ferrite core and the bands are
included with the installation material.

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Cable clamp-b

13) The cable placed in the far right

14) Clamp the cable by the cable
under the motor.
clamp-b.

Blue tape mark-c

Cable clamp-b

Cable clamp-c

Clamp the blue tape mark by

the cable clamp-c.

15) This picture is the view of the cable layout.

Clamp the blue tape mark-c by the cable clamp-c.

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Clamp A
P4 -> J5
P2 -> J2

P4 -> J5

Clamp B
PCB: E71-110X

16) Connect connector P2 to J2 and P4 to 17) Through the P4 to J5 to clamp A and B.

J5.
[PCB E71-110X].

PCB: E61-120X

Bolt

P3-> J3

TR unit Bolt

18) Insert TR unit in the scanner unit 19) Connect connectors P3 to J3 [PCB E61-120X]
housing.
Fix the two fixing bolts.
(Tool: Wrench 13mm)

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Connecting cable

Shield braid terminal

B
A
Clamping band
Clamping band

20) Remove the screw-A and the screw-B. 21) Clamp the connecting cable by the
clamping band and fix with screw-A.
Fix the shield braid terminal with
screw-B.

P2 -> J2

PCB: E61-120X

PCB: E71-110X

P3 -> J3
P1 -> J1

22) Connect connector P2 to J2 [PCB E61-120x]. 23) Attach the back cover by tightening four
Connect the connectors P1 and P3 to J1 and fixing bolts.
J3 [PCB E71-110X]. (Tool: Wrench 13mm)

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Open Antenna 12kW (RB808)

Make sure the radar system is turned off.

Bolt
Bolt

PCB: E61-120X

P3 <- J3

1) Remove back cover by loosening four fixing 2) Disconnect connectors P3 from J3

bolts. [E61-120X].
(Tool: Wrench 13mm) Remove the two fixing bolts.
(Tool: Wrench 13mm)

PCB: E61-110X

P2 <- J2

TR unit

3) Pull out the TR unit. 4) Disconnect connector P2 from J2

[E61-110X].

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(c) (d)

(b)
Cable holding plate

(a) Fixing bolt (8mm)

Rubber packing

5) This picture is the view of the inside of the 6) Remove two fixing bolts.
scanner unit housing. (Tool: Wrench 8mm)
(a) Cable holding plate
(b) Cable clamp-b Remove the cable holding plate and
(c) Cable clamp-c rubber packing.
(d) Cable clamp-d

Cable inlet hole

Blue tape mark-c

Blue tape mark-b

Blue tape mark-a

Connecting cable

7) The connecting cable CW-845-xxM 8) Pull in the connecting cable into the
Blue tapes are wound as a mark on the scanner unit through the cable inlet hole.
cable.
Guide the cable to the cable holding plate.

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Blue tape mark-a Cable holding plate

Rubber packing

9) Attach rubber packing to the blue tape 10) Attach cable holding plate and fix it
Mark-a. with two bolts.
(Tool: Wrench 8mm)

Ferrite core
Blue tape mark-b Band
Ferrite core

Band

11) Attach the ferrite core to side of the 12) Secure the ferrite core in place by using
blue tape mark-b. provided bands.
Note: The ferrite core and the bands are
included with the installation material.

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Cable clamp-b

Ferrite core

Cable clamp-b

Ferrite core

13) Tilt the cable with the ferrite core 14) Clamp the cable by the cable
toward the cable clamp-b. clamp-b.

Blue tape mark-c

Cable clamp-d
Cable clamp-c

Clamp the blue tape mark by the

cable clamp-c.

Cable clamp-b

15) This picture is the view of the cable layout.

Clamp the blue tape mark-c by the cable clamp-c.

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P2 -> J2

Clamp
P2 -> J2

PCB: E61-110X

16) Connect connector P2 to J2 17) Hook the P2 to J2 to the clamp.

[PCB E61-110X].

PCB: E61-120X

Bolt

P3-> J3

Bolt

TR unit

18) Insert TR unit in the scanner unit 19) Connect connectors P3 to J3 [PCB E61-120X]
housing.
Fix the two fixing bolts.
(Tool: Wrench 13mm)

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Connecting cable

Shield braid terminal

B
A
Clamping band
Clamping band

20) Remove the screw-A and the screw-B. 21) Clamp the connecting cable by the
clamping band and fix with screw-A.
Fix the shield braid terminal with
screw-B.

P2 -> J2

PCB: E61-120X

PCB: E61-110X

P3 -> J3
P1 -> J1

22) Connect connector P2 to J2 [PCB E61-120x]. 23) Attach the back cover by tightening four
Connect the connectors P1 and P3 to J1 and fixing bolts.
J3 [PCB E61-110X]. (Tool: Wrench 13mm)

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Open Antenna 6kW (RB717A), 12kW (RB718A)

1. Make sure power supply of the Scanner unit is OFF.
2. Disassemble the front cover of the Scanner unit from the rear cover by loosening fixing bolts.
3. Remove the TR unit by disconnecting the connector J3 and J4 after loosening fixing bolts of the
TR unit. Please make sure magnetron does NOT touch metals.
4. Remove the cable holder plate and the rubber packing by loosening bolts at the bottom of the
Scanner unit box.
5. Antenna cable shall be taken into the Scanner unit box through the cable inlet hole.
6. Antenna cable shall be fixed as described in the illustration below, using the cable holder plate
and the rubber packing removed in 4. Shield braid terminal shall be fixed under the cable holder
plate together with lug terminal, after removing the edge portion of heat contraction tube of the
antenna cable.
7. Mount the TR unit after connecting the J3 and J4 connectors (removed in 3) by fixing bolts.
8. 7 pin connector shall be connected to J2 of the TR unit, 9 pin connector to J1.
9. Antenna cable shall be clamped onto the TR unit. Please make sure the antenna cable does NOT
touch magnetron lead wires.
10. The front and rear covers of the Scanner unit shall be fixed by fixing bolts.

6kW (RB717A）/ 12kW (RB718A) TR unit

TR unit

Fixing bolt J3
J2 J1 J3 J4 J2
J1 J4

magnetron

Magnetron lead wire cable clamp

cable clamp

Cut portion of scanner unit base

9-pins connector
7-pins connector
Put the shield braid
under the cable holder plate
as short as possible.
Shield braid
Remove the heat contraction tube
Fixing bolt
Shield braid terminal
Cable holder plate Make the height less than 5mm

Scanner unit

Antenna cable
Rubber packing
Cable inlet hole

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5.2 Mutual Connection Diagram

242J158055 (RB804/RB805)
242J159098 (RB806/RB717A/RB718A)

RB717A/RB718A :J2
X11
RB804/RB805/RB806:X11 PX
Description Cable color No. No. Cable color Description
+250V Purple 1 1 Purple +250V
- - 2 2 Blue +24V
GND Yellow 3 3 Orange (thick) +12V
+40V Red (thick) 4 4 Yellow GND
+40V Yellow (thick) 5 5 Shield DATA-RTN
+40V-RTN Green (thick) 6 6 Red DATA
+40V-RTN Blue (thick) 7 7 - -
8 Brown BP/SHF
RB717A/RB718A :J1 9 Shield BP/SHF-RTN
RB804/RB805/RB806:X12
X12 10 Grey (coax) V/TRG
Description Cable color No. 11 - -
+24V Blue 1 12 Red (thick) +40V
- - 2 13 Yellow (thick) +40V
+12V Orange (thick) 3 14 Shied V/TRG-RTN
DATA-RTN Shield 4 15 Green (thick) +40V-RTN
DATA Red 5 16 Blue (thick) +40V-RTN
BP/SHF-RTN Shield 6
BP/SHF Brown 7
V/TRG-RTN Shield 8
V/TRG Grey (coax) 9

Ground
GND Shield

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CW-845 (RB807/RB808) Display unit

P1 PX
Description Cable color No. No. Cable color Description
+24V Blue 1 1 Purple +250V
- - 2 2 Blue +24V
+12V Orange (thick) 3 3 Orange (thick) +12V
DATA-RTN Shield 4 4 Yellow GND
DATA Red 5 5 Shield DATA-RTN
BP/SHF-RTN Shield 6 6 Red DATA
BP/SHF Brown 7 7 - -
V/TRG-RTN Shied 8 8 Brown BP/SHF
V/TRG Grey (coax) 9 9 Shield BP/SHF-RTN
10 Grey (coax) V/TRG
P2 11 - -
Description Cable color No. 12 Red (thick) +40V
+250V Purple 1 13 Yellow (thick) +40V
- - 2 14 Shied V/TRG-RTN
GND Yellow 3 15 Green (thick) +40V-RTN
16 Blue (thick) +40V-RTN
P3
Description Cable color No.
+40V Red (thick) 1
+40V Yellow (thick) 2
+40V-RTN Green (thick) 3
+40V-RTN Blue (thick) 4

Ground
GND Shield

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5.3 Processor Unit Installation

MDC-2000BB Processor unit can be installed either on table or panel.

Install by the following procedure.

(1) Make 4 holes at the location to be installed.

(2) Install the Processor unit in the installing location (square hole) and fix it with 4 tapping screws
(4mm) (M4 or pan-head). (Prepare 4 mm screws suitable for thickness of installing location.)

308
(12 1/8)

4-φ4.5

(12 1/8)
(12 1/8)

308
308

308
(12 1/8)
Unit：mm (inch)

Position of installation hole of Processor unit

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5.4 Operation Unit Installation

MDC-2000BB Operation unit can be installed either on desk-top or flush-mounted.

Install by the following procedure.

5.4.1 Desk-top installation

(1) Decide the location to install the Operation unit and keep the space for the maintenance works as
shown in Fig. Desk-top installation of Operation unit.
(2) Mark the position where installation plinth is installed. (3) Remove 4 plastic corner guard caps of the
Operation unit (These can be easily pulled out upwards)
(4) Fix the clamps to the Operation unit with the screw of 4M (4mm). Install the corner guard caps
removed in step (3).
(5) Confirm that the clamps matches the marking position. If not matches, correct the marking position
(6) Install the clamps in the installing location (4 holes) and fix it with 4 tapping screws (4mm) (M4 or
pan-head). (Prepare 4 mm screws suitable for thickness of installing location.)

Corner guard cap (4pcs)

Operation unit

M4 screw (4pcs)

Clamp (Left)

M4 Screw (4pcs)

Clamp (Left)

Clamp (Right)

Desk-top installation of Operation unit

Unit: mm (inch)

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Caution: On installing on desktop, keep the maintenance space is required as

shown below.

Unit: mm (inch)
Maintenance space of desk-top installation

5.4.2 Flush-mount installation

(1) Make a square hole at the location to be installed.
(2) Remove 4 plastic corner guard caps of the Operation unit (These can be easily pulled out
upwards).
(3) Confirm that the Operation unit matches the square hole. If not matches, correct the square hole.
(4) Put the Operation unit and connected cable in the square hole, and set it to the position in which
the Operation unit becomes parallel to the install panel.
(5) Install the Operation unit in the installing location (square hole) and fix it with 4 tapping screws
(4mm) (M4 or pan-head). (Prepare 4 mm screws suitable for thickness of installing location.)
(6) Install the corner guard caps removed in step (2).

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Attention: Thickness of panel: 10mm (max)

M4 Screw (4pcs)

Corner guard cap (4pcs)

Operation unit

Flush-mount installation of Operation unit

M4 Screw (4pcs)

Corner guard cap (4pcs)

Operation unit

Hole for flush-mount installation of Operation unit

Unit: mm

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5.5 Adjustment after Installation

Before setup, confirm the following points to operate properly the equipment
1. The ship’s power, to which the radar system is connected, should be the specified voltage.
2. No person should be present around the antenna and mast. The Processor unit and Operation
unit should bear the placecard, describing the caution [Radar being adjusted, do not touch the
Operation unit.]
After confirming the above items, be sure to perform the adjustments.
The adjustments after the installation are the following items in 3.3 Setting of Adjustment Items.
● BRG ADJ
● TX DELAY ADJ
● MBS
● AUTO TUNE ADJ
For the adjustments, refer to 3.3 Setting of Adjustment Items.

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5.6 Wiring

Cable connection to the Processor unit

Connect the power cable, antenna cable and cables of others to specified connectors of the Processor
unit. If optional navigation equipment and CCD camera are provided, connect also the cables of these
equipments.

CW-561-10M
To J3

Display
Slave
display

CW-387-5M
To J2

AIS
receiver
GND
To J5
To J1 To J4 To J6 To POWER To J7

BB-02BFFA
CW-405-0.3M

-LL7001

(for RB806/RB717A/RB718A)
CW-373-5M

(for RB807/RB808)
CW-376-5M
CW-601-5M

CW-259-2M

(for RB804/RB805)
242J158055A-10M

242J159098A-10M

CCD
camera
CW-845-15M

Operation unit
External KGC-222 or
buzzer MRO-112 Navigation
White

Black

Gray

equipment Antenna-Scanner unit

+ - GND

10.8 to 31.2VDC

Legend
Standard configuration
Option
Prepared by a user

Processor unit MRM-112

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Pin Assignment of Rear Connector

The pin assignment is viewed from the rear of the Display unit.

External buzzer AIS Input

1 1
2 2
3 -
4
5
6
7
J1 J2 8

Note: For the rated voltage of the buzzer, use

the same DC voltage of the ship’s power
supply to which the radar Processor unit is connected.

Slave display Operation unit

1 1 RX-
2 2 +12V
3 3
4 4
5 5 GND
6 6 RX+
7 7 Power SW+
J3 8 J4 8 Power SW-
9
10
11
12

NMEA/IEC61162 Input/Output CCD camera Input

1 1 Camera1 input
2 2 Camera1 GND
3
3 Not-used
4
5 4 Not-used
6 +12V output 5 Not-used
6 Not-used
J5 J6 7 Not-used

+12V (Maximum 0.8A) can be

supplied for GPS-20AMkII, etc.

Antenna-Scanner unit Power Input

1 +250V 9 BP/SHF-R
1
2 +24V 10 V/TRIG
3 +12V 11 Un-connected 2
4 GND 12 +40V 3
5 DAT-R 13 +40V
6 DAT 14 V/TRIG-R
7 Un-connected 15 +40V-R
J7
8 BP/SHF 16 +40V-R

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Connection of DC power cable (CW-259-2M)

DC+(White)
DC- (Black)
To [POWER] connector

GND (Gray)

Grounding
● Use the large diameter cable for ground wire as possible.
● Connect the ground wire to the ground material at a shortest distance.
● When connecting the external equipment whose positive polarity is connected to the ground line,
do not connect the ground of the signal line to the cabinet ground.

Connection with the AIS Receiver (J2) (Prepared by a user)

Use the CW-387-5M (Optional) when installing the AIS receiver. For connecting any equipment, one
end of the CW-387-5M is left un-treated. Prepare a connector suitable for the equipment you desire to
connect.
The connection cable (CW-387-5M) consists of 14 core wires (7 pairs) and the shield wire around them.
A signal is inputted from the blue wire of “Blue / White” twisted cable (AISIN+) and the white wire of
Blue / White” twisted cable (AISIN-).
For connection of the CW-387-5M and AIS receiver, refer to the illustration below.
When cables are connected, please perform the waterproof and insulation treatment on the junction
with self-bonding tape or similar materials.

Structure of CW-387-5M
2 AISIN+ blue Blue wire of “Blue / White” twisted cable

To AIS receiver

3 AISIN- white White wire of “Blue / White” twisted cable

Insulate other wires (including the shield wire)

Connection with the navigation equipment (J5)

Two NMEA0183/IEC61162 input/output ports are provided. Connect the navigation equipment and the
external equipment such as KODEN made GPS sensor to them. The optional cable with connectors at
both ends is available. The CW-376-5M of which one end is left untreated is also available. Prepare a
cable suitable for the equipment you desire to connect.
The connection cable CW-376-5M consists of six core wires and the shield wire around them. A signal
is outputted from the white (NMEA TX+) and red (NMEA TX-) wires, and a signal is inputted from the
orange (NMEA RX+) and black (NMEA RX-) wires.
For wiring of CW-376-5M, refer to the illustration below.
When cables are connected, please perform the waterproof and insulation treatment on the junction
with self-bonding tape or similar materials.

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Structure of CW-376-5M
GND(Blue)
NMEA TX+(White)
NMEA TX-(Red)
NMEA RX+(Orange) To navigation equipment
NMEA RX-(Black)
+12V OUTPUT
(Green)

Caution: Insulate the un-used lead wires by winding them with an insulation tape not to
contact each other.

Connection of CCD Camera (J6) (Prepared by a user)

The optional product CW-405-0.3M is equipped with a RCA jack for connection to the CCD camera
(NTSC/PAL/SECAM), Connect the video output terminal (RCA plug (In most cases, yellow)) of your
CCD camera. Perform the waterproof treatment on the junction of the RCA terminal with a self-fusion
tape.

RCA jack (Yellow)

5.7 List of Input/Output Sentence

Input Sentence
The sentences shown on the table below can be received.
In NMEA0183 Ver. 1.5, 2.0 and 3.0, inputting is possible.

Information Priority of Sentence

Latitude/Longitude GGA > RMC > RMA > GNS > GLL
Heading THS > HDT > HDG > HDM > VHW > RMC > RMA > VTG
Ship speed RMC > RMA > VTG > VHW
WPT BEC > BWC > BWR > RMB
Cross Track Error RMB > XTE
Wind direction MWV > MWD
Wind speed MWV > MWD
Water depth DPT > DBT
Water temperature MTW

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Output Sentence
The TTM and TLL sentences can be transmitted.
Outputting is performed in NMEA0183 Ver. 2.0.

Sentence Information
TTM* Target Information
TLL** Target Position
* To output the TTM sentence, install the ATA board (optional) and
heading bearing data and ship’s speed data are required.
** To output the TLL sentence, the latitude and longitude data and the bearing signal data are
required.

5.8 Junction Box (JB-35) Installation

When JB-35 is connected, NMEA0183 port can be increased from one to three.

To J5 of Processor unit
+12V Green NC*
(TX-)OUT-B Black (TX-)OUT-B
(TX+)OUT-A Orange CW-376-5M (TX+)OUT-A
(RX-)IN-B Red (RX-)IN-B
(RX+)IN-A White (RX+)IN-A
GND Blue+Shield JB-35 GND

MASTER SLAVE1
ON OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

S1 J5

SLAVE3 SLAVE2
OP1
ON (No.1 only)

NC*
NC*
(TX-)OUT-B
(TX-)OUT-B
(TX+)OUT-A
(TX+)OUT-A
(RX-)IN-B
(RX-)IN-B
(RX+)IN-A
(RX+)IN-A
GND
GND
OP2

* Ensure that not to connect any cable to NC pin of SLAVE1 (J5), SLAVE 2 (OP1) and SLAVE3 (OP2).
* JB-35 should be removed when renewing the system program.

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Chapter 6 Attached Table

6.1 Menu Configuration

【MENU】key
ECHO MODE (H UP RM, N UP RM, N UP TM, C UP RM, C UP TM, WPT UP RM)
DISPLAY SELECT (PPI, PPI/PPI, PPI/NAV)
PROCESS (OFF, ON)
PULSE (RESO-P PRI., GAIN PRI.)

TRAILS TRAIL MODE (REL, TRUE)

TRAIL TIME (OFF, 15SEC, 30SEC, 1MIN, 3MIN, 6MIN, 15MIN, 30MIN, CONTINUE)
TRAIL SHAPE (STANDARD, DECREMENT)
TRAIL LEVEL (1 to 7: 7)
DISPLAY COLOR (STANDARD, DAY, NIGHT, USER SET)
CURSOR SHAPE (STANDARD, LONG, EBL + VRM)
PI (OFF, ONE SIDE, BOTH SIDES)
PI NUMBER (1 to 7: 7)
BRG TRUE/REL (REL, TRUE)
VECTOR (0 to 60MIN: 1MIN)
VECTOR TRUE/REL (REL, TRUE)

ALARM ALARM MODE (OFF, IN, OUT)

DETECT LEVEL (1 to 7: 1)
DETECT COUNT (1 to 10: 1)
SLEEP (OFF, 5MIN, 10MIN, 15MIN)
LIM CPA (0.0 to 19.9NM: 0.0NM)
LIM TCPA (1.0 to 60.0MIN: 1.0MIN)

AIS AIS (OFF, ON)

LIMIT (1.0 to 20.0NM: 1.0NM)
INFO (OFF, ON)
INFO NUMBER (1 to 100: 1)

ATA AUTO DETECT AREA (OFF, ON)

ACQ
DELETE (NUMBER, CURSOR)
ALL DELETE
MAN ACQ NUM (0 to 50: 30)
INFO (OFF, ON)
INFO NUMBER (0 to 49: 0)
ATA TGT LEVEL (1 to 7: 7)
PERFORMANCE (0 to 7: 0)

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ASSIST RANGE RINGS (OFF, ON)

RANGE UNIT (NM, km, sm)
SPEED UNIT (kn, km/h, m/h)
TEMP UNIT (°C, °F)
DEPTH UNIT (m, fm, l. fm, ft, J.fm)
POSITION DISPLAY (OFF, OWN Position, WPT Position, POB Position)
WPT DISPLAY (OFF, ON)
ROTATION SPEED (STANDARD, HIGH SPEED)
ALL PPI (OFF, ON)
GUIDE (OFF, ON)
BUZZER (OFF, ON)
MOTOR SPEED (OFF, ON)
N UP/S UP (N UP, S UP)
CURSOR DISPLAY (ALWAYS, OPERATING)
SET STATUS DISP (OFF, ON)
MENU OPERATE (A, B)

ADJUST BRG ADJ (-180 to +180.0: 0.0)

TX DELAY ADJ (0 to 255: 27)
MBS (0 to 100: 20)
STC CURVE (1 to 8: 4)
TUNE SELECT (AUTO, MANUAL)
AUTO TUNE ADJ (0 to 100: 31)
MANUAL TUNE ADJ (0.0 to 100: 44.0 )
PULSE WIDTH (SP, M1, M2, L1, L2) [RANGE 0.75 to 8 Set individually.]
IR (OFF, 1, 2)
ECHO COLOR DIV (STANDARD, DETAIL)
SIGNAL SELECT (ANTENNA, MONITOR, DEMO)

NMEA CH1 (J5) (4800, 9600, 19200, 38400)

CH2 (OP1) (4800, 9600)
CH3 (OP2) (4800, 9600)
KGC-1 SETTING

PRESET NAV SELECT (WPT, DEPTH/TEMP, WIND, COMPASS, AIS LIST, ATA LIST)
LANGUAGE (ENGLISH, JAPANESE, CHINESE1, CHINESE2, OTHERS)
F1 KEY SET (MODE, DISPLAY SELECT, TRAIL TIME, COLOR, PI,
ALARM MODE, ACQ, DELETE, POB, TARGET, OTHER SHIP,
PULSE, PROCESS, CAMERA DISPLAY, OFF)
F2 KEY SET (SAME AS F1 KEY)
F3 KEY SET (SAME AS F1 KEY)
F4 KEY SET (SAME AS F1 KEY)
F5 KEY SET (SAME AS F1 KEY)
F6 KEY SET (SAME AS F1 KEY)
SELECT RANGE S (OFF, ON [RANGE 0.0625 to 1.5])
SELECT RANGE M (OFF, ON [RANGE 2 to 16])
SELECT RANGE L (OFF, ON [RANGE 24 to 72])
ECHO COLOR (BACK, ECHO COLOR 1 to 7)
TRAIL COLOR (TRAIL COLOR 1 to 7)
DISPLAY COLOR (CURSOR, CHARACTER, STRING EDGE, AIS/ATA)
CAMERA POSITION (-25 to +25: 0)
B

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MAINTE PROCESSOR UNIT

ANTENNA
PANEL TEST
LCD TEST
OPE HOURS RESET
TX HOURS RESET
ALL RESET
SYS PRG LOAD

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6.2 Specifications
Antenna-Scanner unit
Specification item Content
Model MDC-2003BB MDC-2005BB MDC-2004BB
Type RB804 RB805 RB806
Antenna type Radome Open antenna
Antenna length 1.2 feet 2 feet 3 feet 4 feet
Output power (Peak) 4 kW
Output frequency 9410 MHz ± 30 MHz
Horizontal beam width 5.9° 3.9° 2.5° 1.8°
Vertical beam width 25° 22°
Rotation 24 rpm or 48 rpm
IF center frequency 60 MHz
Range accuracy 8 meters or 1% of the range scale selected, whichever is the greater
Bearing accuracy 1° or less
Minimum detecting distance Within 25 m
Range resolution Within 25 m
Warm-up time 2 min
Pulse width 0.08 µs, 0.15 µs, 0.3 µs, 0.5 µs, 1 µs
Environmental
Operating temperature -25°C to +55°C
Store temperature -30°C to +70°C
Upper limit of humidity 93% ± 3% (at +40°C)
Water protection IPX6
Processor unit (MRM-112) and Operation unit (MRO-112)
Model MDC-2003BB MDC-2005BB MDC-2004BB
Processor Unit MRM-112
Operation Unit MRO-112
Display resolution 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)
Off-centering Max. 66%
Echo area 2 types (Full screen, Inside of effective diameter)
Basic range 0.0625 to 32 NM 0.0625 to 48 NM
Range scales 0.0625 0.125 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 24 32 48
Range interval 0.0312 0.0625 0.125 0.25 0.5 1 2 3 4 6 8 12
Presentation modes Head-up, North-up*, Course-up*, WPT-up**
Indication system PPI, PPI/PPI, PPI/NAV
Video levels 8 levels (Colors)
Range unit NM, km,sm
Alarms Echo (IN / OUT), ATA / AIS （CPA / TCPA) etc.
Interference rejection, Target expansion, VRM, EBL, Parallel index, Cursor position (Lat/Lon), Bearing (true/relative), Trail***,
Functions
Slave display monitor input/output, External Buzzer, Accepts CCD camera input, Dual display
NMEA0183 Ver.1.5/2.0/3.0
Input data format and sentences
BEC.BWC.BWR.DPT.DBT.GGA.GLL.GNS.HDG.HDM.HDT.MTW.MWD.MWV.RMA.RMB.RMC.THS.VHW.VTG.XTE
NMEA0183 Ver.2.0
Output data format and sentences
TTM, TLL
NMEA input/output port(s) 1
AIS interface*** 100 targets (Option)
ATA*** 50 targets (Option)
Power supply 10.8 to 31.2 VDC
Power consumption (at 24VDC) 65 W or less 80 W or less
Environmental
Operating temperature -15°C to +55°C
Store temperature -30°C to +70°C
Upper limit of humidity 93% ± 3% (at +40°C)
Processor Unit (MRM-112) : IPX0
Water protection
Operation Unit (MRO-112) : IPX5
Vibration resistant IEC60945-4th
* Requires heading data input.
** Requires waypoint data input.
*** Requires bearing data, ship's speed data and latitude / longitude data input.

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Antenna-Scanner unit
Specification item Content
Model MDC-2006BB MDC-2012BB MDC-2060BB MDC-2010BB
Type RB807 RB808 RB717A RB718A
Antenna type Open antenna
Antenna length 4 feet 6 feet 4 feet 6 feet 4 feet 6 feet 4 feet 6 feet
Output power (Peak) 6 kW 12 kW 6 kW 12 kW
Output frequency 9410 MHz ± 30 MHz
Horizontal beam width 1.8° 1.2° 1.8° 1.2° 1.8° 1.2° 1.8° 1.2°
Vertical beam width 22°
Rotation 24 rpm or 48 rpm 24 rpm or 42 rpm 24 rpm or 48 rpm
IF center frequency 60 MHz
Range accuracy 8 meters or 1% of the range scale selected, whichever is the greater
Bearing accuracy 1° or less
Minimum detecting distance Within 25 m
Range resolution Within 25 m
Warm-up time 2 min
Pulse width 0.08 µs, 0.15 µs, 0.3 µs, 0.5 µs, 1 µs
Environmental
Operating temperature -25°C to +55°C
Store temperature -30°C to +70°C
Upper limit of humidity 93% ± 3% (at +40°C)
Water protection IPX6
Processor unit (MRM-112) and Operation unit (MRO-112)
Model MDC-2006BB MDC-2012BB MDC-2060BB MDC-2010BB
Processor Unit MRM-112
Operation Unit MRO-112
Display resolution 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)
Off-centering Max. 66%
Echo area 2 types (Full screen, Inside of effective diameter)
Basic range 0.0625 to 64 NM 0.0625 to 72 NM 0.0625 to 64 NM 0.0625 to 72 NM
Range scales 0.0625 0.125 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 24 32 48 64 72
Range interval 0.0312 0.0625 0.125 0.25 0.5 1 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 18
Presentation modes Head-up, North-up*, Course-up*, WPT-up**
Indication system PPI, PPI/PPI, PPI/NAV
Video levels 8 levels (Colors)
Range unit NM, km,sm
Alarms Echo (IN / OUT), ATA / AIS （CPA / TCPA) etc.
Interference rejection, Target expansion, VRM, EBL, Parallel index, Cursor position (Lat/Lon), Bearing (true/relative), Trail***,
Functions
Slave display monitor input/output, External Buzzer, Accepts CCD camera input, Dual display
NMEA0183 Ver.1.5/2.0/3.0
Input data format and sentences
BEC.BWC.BWR.DPT.DBT.GGA.GLL.GNS.HDG.HDM.HDT.MTW.MWD.MWV.RMA.RMB.RMC.THS.VHW.VTG.XTE
NMEA0183 Ver.2.0
Output data format and sentences
TTM, TLL
NMEA input/output port(s) 1
AIS interface*** 100 targets (Option)
ATA*** 50 targets (Option)
Power supply 10.8 to 31.2 VDC
Power consumption (at 24VDC) 110 W or less 130 W or less 110 W or less 130 W or less
Environmental
Operating temperature -15°C to +55°C
Store temperature -30°C to +70°C
Upper limit of humidity 93% ± 3% (at +40°C)
Processor Unit (MRM-112) : IPX0
Water protection
Operation Unit (MRO-112) : IPX5
Vibration resistant IEC60945-4th
* Requires heading data input.
** Requires waypoint data input.
*** Requires bearing data, ship's speed data and latitude / longitude data input.

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6.3 External View

MRM-112 Unit: mm (inch)
Plan view Side view

Weight: 5.1kg (11.2lb)

MRO-112 Unit: mm (inch)

Plan view

Weight: 0.94kg (2.1lb)

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RB804

Unit: mm (inch)

Weight: 8.3kg (18.3lb)

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RB805

Unit: mm (inch)

Weight: 10kg

RB806 with RW701A-03/04

Unit: mm (inch)

Weight:

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RB807/RB808/RB717A and RB718A with RW701A-04/06

Unit: mm (inch)

Weight: RB807/RB808: 24kg／(53lb) ･･･ 4Feet (RW701A-04)

*
26kg／(57.5lb) ･･･ 6Feet (RW701A-06)

RB717A/RB718A: 22.5kg／(49.6lb) ･･･ 4Feet (RW701A-04)

24.5kg／(54lb) ･･･ 6Feet (RW701A-06)

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Chapter 7 Principle of radar system

7.1 What is the radar system?

The radar system is a navigation device that transmits a very high frequency radio wave referred as
microwave from antenna. The radar then receives the radio wave reflected by target(s) (e.g. other ship,
buoy, island, etc) via the same antenna and converts the received radio wave to electronic signals and
sends these signals to the Display unit. The radar makes it possible to find objects (targets), such as
other ships, rocks or coastline, not seen by eyesight or in fog and allows ships to avoid these potential
hazards.
As the antenna transmits while rotating, it is possible to see the current surrounding situation around
your ship at a glance.
The microwave radiated from the radar is referred as pulse wave and transmitting and receiving of
these waves alternate. Up to thousands of pulse waves are transmitted and received during one 360
degree rotation.
The typical radar antenna is a parabolic type or slotted array and its performance is essential for good
radar performance. Some of factors affecting the quality of the target returns are the antenna beam
width and the side lobe level. The narrow beam width provides a high resolution for angular orientation
to distinguish objects and the low side lobe level reduces a false image effect.

Other Other
ship Radar wave ship Radar display Buoy

Antenna
Own (during
ship rotating)

Figure 7-1 What is Radar?

Side lobe
The main lobe means the strongest radiated beam sent from the specific antenna, and the other
weaker beams, are referred as side lobes. A side lobe level is a difference between the largest side
lobe level and main lobe level.

Main lobe
Side lobe level
Beam width

Side lobe
Antenna

Figure 7-2 Antenna pattern

Beam width
The antenna beam width is defined as the angle where the radiation power density is within a half of
the maximum power supply in the main lobe (also, referred as “half value width”).

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7.2 Characteristics of radar radio wave

The radio wave propagates slightly along the ground (primarily line of sight). This characteristic varies
depending on the density of atmosphere but generally calculated according to the formula as shown
below, considering that the distance with radar sight D is about 6% longer than the distance with optical
sight.

D(NM)=2.22
≈ X ( h1 + h2 ) Sight line
h1 : Antenna height (m) Radar radio wave
h2 : Target height (m)

Earth h2
h1

Figure 7-3 Characteristics of radar radio wave

Target with less reflection

The strength of the reflected waves from a target varies depending on not only the distance from the
target, its height or size, but also (radar absorbing) material and shapes. A target with a low degree of
reflection or low incident angle, such as FRP and wooden is not reflected well. Therefore, care should
be taken that a FRP ship, a wooden ship or an object such as sand, a sandbar and muddy cay poor
radar targets.
Since the distance from the coastline, etc. to your ship on a radar image to be seen as longer than that
from the actual coastline, more caution should be used navigating around such objects.

Not seen
3
1
HU

Seen
Actual (not seen
coastline

Figure 7-4 Example of targets hard to be reflected

Radar shadow
Since the radar radio wave propagates straightly, your ship’s chimney stack and mast close to the
antenna, a large ship or mountain can create blind spots for which the radar wave cannot penetrate. In
such cases, they may completely or partially hide targets and cast a long shadow.
Since the shadow your ship’s chimney stack or mast is known at the time of installation, proper
selection of the antenna location is required to reduce the shadow effect. Since targets less likely to be
in this shadow area than in open sea, an extra attention should be taken in shadow areas.

False image
An image that does not actually exist (false image) at sea may appear on the display.
The phenomenon that causes false echoes are categorized and be described as follows:

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● Virtual image
The image of a large physical object in a close proximity may appear in two different orientations. One
is a real image and the other is a false image caused by wave reflected on the chimney stack or the
mast, etc.
On the display, one image appears with a right distance and bearing, and another one appears in the
direction of chimney stack, mast, etc. These images may also be generated by being reflected multiple
times from the bridges and quays too.

Passage of direct Real image

reflection

3
1
HU

Passage of
secondary
reflection

Mast, etc

Virtual image
Direction of virtual image
Figure 7-5 False image by virtual image

● Duplicate target images

When there is a big reflective surface nearby and perpendicular at a close distance (i.e. when your ship
is passed by a big ship, etc.) radio wave bounces repeatedly between your ship and the other ship.
Therefore, 2 to 4 images may appear at equal range in the direction of this target. The false image
generated by this multi-path reflection is referred as “double targets”. In this case, the closest target is
the real one.
Even if the double targets appear, if the distance and bearing between own ship and the reflective
target changes, the duplicate targets will disappear. Therefore, this false image can be easily
distinguished.

3 Real image
1
HU

Own ship Large vessel

Double image

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● False image by sidelobe

The microwave beam radiated from the antenna has a side lobe in different direction than that of the
main beam. Since this side lobe is lower than that of main beam, the effect is negligible for targets at a
long range, but a close, strong reflecting target may cause false image in a circular arc shape.

If a large target such as land exists near your ship, a circular arc shaped
image may appear.

3
1
Main lobe HU

False image
by sidelobe

Side lobe

Antenna Real image

Figure 7-7 False image by sidelobe

● False image of a distant target caused by “duct”

Depending on a weather conditions, a duct occurs by the temperature inversion, etc.
In this case, the unusual propagation of the radio wave may reach distant targets out of radar range.
A target at more than the maximum range may appear as an image, and may be displayed as a false
image closer than an actual distance. This phenomenon is a result of the long range echo delay time
exceeds the transmission period, and is displayed as the echo in the next cycle.
When changing the range of a distance, if the distance of the target changes, it can be judged as a
false image.

7.3 Radar interference

When the radar with the same frequency band is used nearby, interference noise appears on a display.
Although appearance of interference is not constant, the shape is almost always swirling or radial. This
device features an interference rejection facility to reduce interference.

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