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RESPONDERS
USER'S GUIDE
Wärtsilä Guidance Marine Ltd,
www.guidance.eu.com
5 Tiber Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1QP, UK
www.marine.direct
www.wartsila.com
T: +44 116 229 2600
E: sales.wgm@wartsila.com

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  • Page 1 RESPONDERS USER’S GUIDE Wärtsilä Guidance Marine Ltd, www.guidance.eu.com 5 Tiber Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1QP, UK www.marine.direct www.wartsila.com T: +44 116 229 2600 E: sales.wgm@wartsila.com...
  • Page 2 Responder User’s Guide Issue Date: 05/03/2020 Document No: 94-0649-A Serial No: Sensor Software Version: Client Software Version: Date of Shipment from UK: Wärtsilä Guidance Marine Ltd, 5 Tiber Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1QP United Kingdom T: +44 116 229 2600 UK Support: +44 116 229 2665 (365 days a year;...
  • Page 3 Document History Document Number Changes Issue Date 94-0649-A First release of Responder User’s Guide 05/03/2020 94-0649-A...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Installing Responders Responder Overview Positioning Responders Mounting Responders Charging Responders Operating Responders 2. Additional Information International Standards Compliance System Specifications Part Numbers Index 94-0649-A...
  • Page 5: Installing Responders

    1. Installing Responders Responder Overview Positioning Responders Mounting Responders Charge Responders Operating Responders 94-0649-A...
  • Page 6: Responder Overview

    Responder Overview Installing Responders Series 3 and 4 Responders can be used with RadaScan and RadaScan View systems. One or more Responders should be mounted on the target platform or vessel. There are three models of RadaScan Series 3 Responder: •...
  • Page 7 Responder Overview (continued) Installing Responders • Instructions for Safe Selection, Installation, Use, Maintenance, Repair and Responders do not require assembly or dismantling. They do not contain any customer-replaceable parts, and no user adjustment is required. Transport Electrostatic Hazard User instructions (in compliance with ATEX 94/9/EC Directive) •...
  • Page 8: Positioning Responders

    Positioning Responders Installing Responders The location, range and orientation of the Responders in relation to the Sensor have a significant effect on the tracking performance of the RadaScan View system, and hence on the quality of the position data sent to the DP system. The RadaScan View system is based on radar technology.
  • Page 9: Mounting Responders

    Mounting Responders Installing Responders The Responder can be used with or without a swivel Swivel Bracket bracket, as long as it is mounted with its longest side vertical, and its carrying-handle at the top. The swivel bracket (Part No. 21-0328-1) should be used to point the Responder towards the RadaScan View Vessel’s working area.
  • Page 10 Mounting Responders (continued) Installing Responders Mounting a Primary Cell Responder with a Primary Cell Pack: Lanyard attachment points Responder Swivel Bracket with 2 x U-Bolts Primary Cell Pack Bracket (Part No. 21-0340-1) with 2 x Thumb Screws Primary Cell Pack (Part No.
  • Page 11: Charging Responders

    Charging Responders Installing Responders The rechargeable Responder should be fully charged before use. A full charge takes approximately 24 hours. !DO NOT charge Responders in an explosive atmosphere or other hazardous environment. The Responder should be switched off while charging. To Charge the Responder: !Note: Only use the supplied charger.
  • Page 12: Operating Responders

    Operating Responders Installing Responders The Responder must always be used with its longest side vertical, and its carrying handle at the top. ON/OFF Button Switch the unit off when not in use to preserve the battery. The Responder is water resistant. However, do not submerge the unit in water. To Switch the Responder ON: •...
  • Page 13: Additional Information

    2. Additional Information International Standards Compliance System Specifications Part Numbers 94-0649-A...
  • Page 14 International Standards Compliance Additional Information RadaScan Responders EU ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU RadaScan Responders are certified as intrinsically safe and can be used with flammable gases and vapours belonging to gas group IIB. Series 3 Responders can be used in zones 0, 1 and 2. Series 4 Responders can be used in zones 0, 1 and 2.
  • Page 15: System Specifications

    System Specifications Additional Information Wärtsilä Guidance Marine reserves the right to alter or amend this published specification without notice. Responder Type Active ATEX Compliance Series 3 and 4 Responders may be used in zones 0, 1 and 2 Azimuth Response Elevation Response +/- 35 Power...
  • Page 16: Part Numbers

    Part Numbers Additional Information Component Part Number Series 3 Responder (Rechargeable) 20-0189-2 Responder (Mains Powered) 20-0195-2 Primary Cell Responder 20-0194-2 Primary Cell Pack 21-0375-1 PCP Interface Cable 33-0392-3 Recharger 39-0049-2 Mains Power Supply 21-0377-2 Mains PSU Interface Cable 33-0393 Lanyard 24-0260-2 Component Part Number...
  • Page 17: Index

    Index ATEX Maintenance Vertical Bar 7, 12, 14 Mounting Vessel 4, 5, 9, 10 6, 8 Battery 6, 12 Operating 4, 5, 12 Charging 4, 11 Component Part Numbers 4, 13, 16 Corrosive Substances Positioning 4, 5, 8 Primary Cell Pack 6, 7, 10, 12, 15, 16 Primary Cell Responder 6, 7, 10, 12, 16...
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