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14.2 Configure the navigator communications
IMPORTANT: If you are going to operate the radar without a heading sensor, ignore this section and set up the radar as described in "Disable the header sensor input".
To enable the radar to communicate with the navigator, set up the radar option on the navigator's
PORT 2 SETUP screen as follows:
1. Press STAR several times to display the OPTIONS/SERVICE INFO screen.
2. Press Port Setup Options.
3. Press Port 2 Setup and use the Cursor Pad to select the Output Format line.
4. Press Edit, then use the Cursor Pad to select Radar.
5. Press Enter. The change is made immediately and you do not need to restart the navigator.
14.3 Heading sensor requirements
The heading sensor can be a stand-alone unit or may be integrated into an auto-pilot system, provided that it supplies the NMEA 0183 HDG, HDT, OSD, HCC, HCD or HDM heading sentences to the navigator. It must output data at a 10Hz update rate.
If the heading sensor requires sea trial calibration, perform the manufacturer's recommended calibration procedure before you calibrate the radar heading.
Heading calibration should be performed during initial setup, annually, and after any major structural changes to the vessel.
The Northstar 6000i and 6100i accepts the following standard NMEA 0183 sentences from a heading sensor (such as the Northstar HS02 or HS03 Heading Sensor) to obtain the following heading information: HDG, HDT, OSD, HCC, HCD, and HDM.
For sensor installation and calibration instructions, see the sensor manufacturer's Installation Manual.
In addition, the navigator must be calibrated to the heading sensor (see the section "Set the heading calibration" in this manual and, for a 6000i or 6100i system installation also see "GM6KIM Rev D (6000i
Installation Manual)" or the new "MN000320A Northstar 6000i & 6100i Installation Manual" or, for an
8100i system installation, see "Northstar 8000i System Setup Manual".
14.3.1 Disable the heading sensor input
The heading sensor is configured by default when the navigator is configured for radar.
If a heading sensor is NOT installed and connected, you must remove its configuration as follows:
1. Turn on the navigator and wait for it to complete its power-up sequence.
2. Press RADAR to display the radar screen on the 6000i or 6100i.
3. The system asks if you want to turn on the scanner. Press Enter to turn it on.
4. Press Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, and Install... to show the installation screen.
5. Press Hdg Sensor Installed to change its displayed status to No.
6. Press STAR to display the alarm screen, then press Clear Alarm. This clears the heading sensor alarm.
40 Northstar 25 kW Radar Installation Manual
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Table of contents
- 17 How to find the optimum height for the scanner
- 18 How to find the maximum detection range
- 19 How to reduce false echoes and shadow zones
- 19 Install an open array scanner on a trestle
- 20 25 kW radar dimensions
- 21 Install the 25 kW scanner unit
- 21 When to install the open array
- 22 Install the radar processor
- 23 Wiring guidelines
- 23 Connect the interconnection cable (NS003105/NS003106) to the 25 kW scanner
- 26 25 kW radar processor connectors
- 27 Run the interconnection cable (NS003105/NS003106) to the radar processor
- 28 Earth the 25 kW scanner
- 29 Install the 25 kW open array
- 30 Connect the 25 kW radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display
- 31 Connect the radar communications cable (NS003107) to the junction box
- 33 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (common power source)
- 34 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (different power sources)
- 35 Connect the 25 kW radar processor to an 8000i display
- 36 Configure the remote power control for an 8000i
- 36 Connect an 8000i network cable (NS00481X)
- 36 Connect the optional NMEA compass for an 8000i
- 36 Configure the optional NMEA compass
- 37 Connect the power cable
- 37 Connect the ground wire
- 38 Radar system checklist
- 39 Turn the radar on and off
- 39 Before you turn on the radar for the first time
- 39 Turn the radar on
- 39 Turn the radar off
- 40 Configure the navigator communications
- 40 Heading sensor requirements
- 40 Disable the heading sensor input
- 41 Calibrating the radar
- 41 Prepare for calibration
- 41 Tune the radar
- 41 Set the STC Curve
- 42 Set the trigger delay
- 42 Set the heading calibration (heading sensor installed)
- 43 Set the heading calibration (heading sensor not installed)
- 43 Adjust the appearance settings
- 44 Restore all the factory settings
- 44 Restore the factory appearance settings
- 45 General maintenance
- 45 Scanner maintenance
- 45 Other maintenance items
- 46 Technical support, service and repairs
- 46 Radar is not operating correctly
- 47 If the scanner fails to turn
- 47 How to reduce noise and interference
- 48 Make sure the power is present and correctly wired
- 48 Confirm the equipment installed
- 48 Are Range Rings displayed?