INSTRUCTION MANUAL N 42 31.000'COG122.3 T DGPS W 81 49.000'SOG 25.5KTS MOB MENU PUSH OPEN PUSH SELECT RANGE C-MAP CARD NAV PUSH EVENT/ENT MODE EBL/VRM PUSH OPEN CENTER BRT/CLR STBY OFF PC I/F PORT TX OFF COLOR LCD RADAR-PLOTTER 800 RADAR1 Color Radar / Plotter RADAR1 800 Color Radar/Plotter Before You Begin Thank you for purchasing our RADAR 1800 Color LCD Radar/Plotter. This unit is a sophisticated and easy to use integrated color radar and color plotter. When the unit is connected to a GPS or Loran navigation system, the color plotter function allows you to continuously display latitude, longitude, scale division and track line of the vessel color. · This unit is a compact LCD radar with a 2 kw transmitter & 6.5 inch color LCD. Before attempting to operate it, read this instruction manual thoroughly to correctly and safely operate this unit in accordance with the warning instructions and operation procedures in this manual. · Storing this instruction manual carefully for future reference is highly recommended. In the event that you have an operational problem or malfunction, this manual will provide useful instructions. · This unit is an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affected by many factors including equipment failure or defects, environmental conditions, and improper handling or use. It is the user's responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgment. This unit should not be relied on as a substitute for such prudence and judgment. · The LCD uses 224,000 or more TFTs (Thin Film Transistor). If some pixels on the screen are not clear, the color is different, or the screen is brighter than usual, it is not because of defect, instead it is because of inherent characteristics of the TFT display technology. Trademarks of other companies C-MAP® Micro C-Card used in this manual is a trademark of C-MAP Co., Ltd. 1 Symbols Used In This Manual Related Symbol Marks In this manual, and on the equipment, we use several warning signs to call your attention to important items that, if not handled correctly, could present danger to yourself or property. These warning note classifications are as described below. Please be fully aware of the importance of these items before using this manual. WARNING CAUTION Indicates warning items that, if ignored, may result in serious personal injury or even death. Indicates cautionary items that, if ignored, may result in personal injury or physical damage. Examples of Related Symbol Marks Used in this Manual and on the Unit Each mark is intended to alert the user to the presence of precautions including danger and warning items. The picture in each mark alerts you to operations that should be carefully performed. mark is intended to alert the user to the presence of Each prohibited activity. The picture/word in/beside each mark alerts you to operations that are prohibited. Each mark is intended to alert the user to the presence of necessary instructions. The picture in each mark alerts you to operations that must be performed. WARNING LABEL You can see the warning label on the top of the unit. Do not attempt to remove the warning label from the unit or impair or modify it. 2 Usage Hints WARNING Do not remove the cover of the unit. Doing so may cause an electric shock by high voltage from within the product's enclosure. Operate the unit only on 12 VDC. Not doing so may cause fire or electrical shock. Do not touch the radiator fin of the unit. Doing so may cause a burn by high temperature. Do not (dis)connect the power cable(from) to the main unit with wet hands, as doing so may cause electrical shock. Do not try to disassemble or modify the unit. Doing so may cause a fire, electric shock or malfunction. In the event that you spill or drop any liquids or metals, etc. inside the unit, turn off the main unit, unplug the power supply terminal, and contact our company, branch, or local office. Continuing operation as is may cause a fire, electric shock or malfunction. Do not place objects containing liquid or metal fragments on top of the unit, which might be spilled or dropped into the unit. Doing so may cause a fire, electric shock or malfunction. In the event that smoking or burning odors are detected, immediately terminate operation of the unit and contact your dealer. Continuing operation as is may cause a fire or electrical shock. Never attempt to service the interior of the unit. 3 CAUTION When disconnecting the power cable, be sure to grasp it by the plug. Never pull on the connecting cord itself, as doing so increases the risk of malfunction. Do not drop the unit into water. When disconnecting the connector on the back side, be sure it does not get wet, as doing so increases risk of electrical shock or malfunction. Do not use or install the unit in a place where the LCD is subject to direct sunlight, or in a location near heat sources where the temperature is 50°C (Display Unit), 55°C (Scanner Unit) or more. Doing so may cause a malfunction or defect. Do not turn on the unit immediately after moving it from a cold place to a warm one. Let the unit stand for around 30 minutes before turn on, until the inside temperature of the unit reaches the same level as that of the room it was moved to. Not doing so increases risk of malfunction. Be sure to connect a cable to the grounding terminal when installing. Not doing so may cause an electric shock or excessive noise from/ to other equipment. Do not use any type of organic solvent such as thinner or benzine when cleaning the surface of the cabinet. Doing so may damage the coating or the finish of the unit's surface. Remove any dust and clean the unit's surface with a soft dry cloth. This device is only an aid to navigation. · The information displayed by the unit cannot be directly used for navigation purposes. It must be used together with the appropriate marine charts. · The unit does not automatically assess position information. It is the user's responsibility to judge position and navigational information. 4 EMC Installation & Service Guidelines IMPORTANT NOTE All JRC equipment and accessories are designed to the highest industry standards for use in a marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but good installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised. Although every effort has been taken to ensure that the equipment will perform under all conditions, it is important to understand what factors could affect operation of the product. Complete installation instructions are provided in SECTION 2 of this manual. Some preliminary suggestions are made below. Installation To avoid the risk of operating problems, all JRC equipment and cables connected to it should be: · At least 1m (3 feet) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals e.g. VHF radios, cables and antennas. In the case of SSB radios the distance should be increased to 2m (7 ft). · More than 2 m (7 ft) from the path of a radar beam. A radar beam can normally assume to spread 20 degrees above and below the radiating element. · The equipment should be supplied from a different battery than the one used for engine start. Voltage drops below 10.2V in the power supply to our products can cause the equipment to reset. This will not damage the equipment, but will cause some loss of information and this can also change the operating mode. · Genuine JRC Cables should be used at all times. Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and should therefore be avoided unless doing so is suggested in the installation manual. Check Before Going to Sea · Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not affected by radio transmissions, engine starting, low battery voltage, or other problems. · In some, installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from being affected by external influences. In general this will not damage the equipment but it can lead to it resetting, or momentarily may result in faulty operation. This can then be avoided by turning off the RADAR 1800 prior to starting the boat engines for instance. 5 Servicing and Safety · JRC equipment should be serviced only by authorized JRC service engineers. They will ensure that service procedures and replacement parts used will not affect performance. There are no user serviceable parts in any JRC product. · Some products generate high voltages, and so never handle the cables/connectors when power is being supplied to the equipment. · Always report any EMC related problem to your nearest JRC dealer. We will use any such information to improve our quality standards. Suppression Ferrites The following illustration shows the range of suppression ferrites fitted to JRC equipment. Notes for Suppression Ferrite Installation Connections to other equipment If your JRC equipment is going to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by JRC, a suppression ferrite MUST always be fitted to the cable close to the JRC unit. 6 Outside View Scanner Unit Display Unit GPS/DGPS Sensor (Option) GPS-112/GPS-112W DGPS212/GPS-212W 7 Contents Before you begin ............................................................................... 1 Symbols used in This Manual .......................................................... 2 Usage Hints ....................................................................................... 3 EMC Installation & Service Guidelines ........................................... 5 Outside View ..................................................................................... 7 Definition on Terms......................................................................... 16 SECTION 1 Introduction ....................................... 19 Function ........................................................................................19 Features .........................................................................................20 Components ..................................................................................21 Standard Equipment..................................................................... 21 GPS Sensor (Option) ................................................................... 21 Construction .................................................................................22 System Configuration....................................................................24 SECTION 2 Installation.......................................... 25 Installing the Display Unit ............................................................25 Choosing a Location for Installation ............................................. 25 Standard Mounting ...................................................................... 25 Console Mounting/ Surface Mounting ......................................... 27 Installing the Scanner unit ............................................................28 Connecting the Scanner Unit Cable ............................................. 28 Installing the GPS/DGPS Sensor ..................................................29 Selecting the Position for Installation ............................................ 29 Installation Procedure ................................................................... 31 Connecting DC Power ..................................................................33 Grounding the Display Unit .........................................................34 Connecting GPS/DGPS Sensor or Making NMEA0183 Data Connections (Option) ...............................................................35 Connecting Electronic Compass/GPS Compass (Option) .............37 Initial Operation and Set-up .........................................................37 Inspection after Installation .......................................................... 37 Operating the INSTALLATION menu ........................................ 38 RADAR SET UP ......................................................................... 38 8 TUNE PRESET ..................................................................... 38 Relative BEARING alignment ................................................ 39 DISPLAY TIMING ................................................................ 39 STC PRESET ......................................................................... 39 Connecting Personal Computer ....................................................40 Inserting a Chart Card ..................................................................41 Removing a Chart Card .................................................................41 SECTION 3 Operation ........................................... 42 Screen Layout ................................................................................42 Control Panel ............................................................. ...