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Page 2: Industry Canada
Refer also to the system specifications section. Disclaimer As Northstar is continuously improving this product we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest Northstar distributor if you require any further assistance. - Page 3 In case of any queries, refer to www.northstarnav.com. Feedback from you Your feedback is important and helps Northstar ensure that this manual is a valuable resource for all marine technicians. E-mail your comments or suggestions about this manual to the following address:...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
3.9 Connect the ground wire..............................29 3.10 Checklist......................................29 Set up the radar with the Northstar 8000i system Set up the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i 5.1 Turn the radar on and off..............................31 5.1.1 Before you turn on the radar for the first time.......................31 5.1.2 Turn the radar on..................................31... - Page 5 5.4 Calibrating the radar................................33 5.4.1 Prepare for calibration ................................33 5.4.2 Tune the radar...................................33 5.4.3 Set the STC Curve..................................33 5.4.4 Set the trigger delay ................................34 5.4.5 Set the heading calibration (heading sensor installed) ....................35 5.4.6 Set the heading calibration (heading sensor not installed) ..................35 5.5 Adjust the appearance settings ............................35 5.6 Restore all the factory settings............................36 5.6.1 Restore the factory appearance settings .........................36...
- Page 7 This manual explains how to install the scanner and the radar processor. It also explains how to set up the radar system after installation and gives information on troubleshooting. This manual is supplementary to the Northstar 6000i/6100i Installation and Operation Manual and the Northstar 8000i System Installation Manual.
- Page 8 Note 1: Peak occupational exposure limit pursuant to IEC 60936 Clause 3.27 and IEC 62252 Clause 4.32 Note 2: General public exposure limit pursuant to IEC 60936 Clause 3.27 and IEC 62252 Clause 4.32 Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual...
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Page 9: Warranty
The interconnection cable (NS003104) contains separate motor power wires, and there is a separate motor power fuse in the radar processor. If the radar processor is connected to a Northstar 6000i or 6100i, it communicates with the display unit through the 6000i and 6100i radar communications cable (NS003107). An optional extension cable (NS003108) is available. -
Page 10: Check The 6 Kw Radar Parts
Northstar dealer. If you're connecting the 6 kW radar to a Northstar 6000i or 6100i system, a 10 ft (3 m) radar communications cable (NS003107) is supplied with the 6000i or 6100i system. If this is not long enough, an optional 6 ft (1.8 m) extension cable (NS003108) for the radar communications cable can... - Page 11 HR000068 Spare 7.5 A fuse Part of hardware kit HR000068 Mounting screw HR000061 NS004792R 6 kW radar open array standard components Quantity Item Part name Part number Open array NS004792 Assembly LA000277A instruction sheet Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual...
- Page 12 6000i and 6100i installations ONLY. NS003108 Optional extension cable for 6000i and 6100i installations only - order separately Quantity Item Part name Part no. Network NS003108 extension cable for 6000i and 6100i installation ONLY. Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual...
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Page 13: Install The Radar
When you're deciding on the location, consider the following: the length of the interconnection cable supplied with your radar is usually sufficient. If you think you'll need a longer cable, consult your Northstar dealer before installation, because a longer cable may reduce the performance of the radar. -
Page 14: Power Boat Installations
STEER 6 ft (1.8 m) 25 kW radar STD 7.9 ft (2.4 m) STEER 6 ft (1.8 m) 2.1.1 Power boat installations Normally, you should install the scanner horizontally, to produce an equal sweep around the power boat: Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 15: Yacht Installations
In this case, you're recommended to install the scanner on a gimbal mounting so that it can operate effectively in a heavy swell or when the yacht is heeled over. Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 16: How To Find The Optimum Height For The Scanner
Under normal conditions, the distance that the radar beam travels is approximately 10% further than the distance to the optical horizon. You can calculate the theoretical distance traveled by the radar beam using the following formula: D = 2.23 (√h1 + √h2) Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 17: How To Reduce False Echoes And Shadow Zones
Ls = 0.025R + D/2 (When R is greater than or equal to 49 ft [15 m]) where: Ls = distance to be moved from the keel line D = diameter of the obstacle R = distance between the antenna and the obstacle Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 18: Kw Scanner Dimensions
Remember that the open array needs a 1320 mm rotation circle. Ensure that it will be able to rotate freely and take this diameter into account when calculating the recommended distances from other equipment. Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 19: Install A Scanner On A Trestle
Screw two nuts onto the bolt to secure it. Repeat this for procedure for each bolt, then tighten all the nuts so that the scanner is secure. NOTE: Use the bolts supplied as these are hardened stainless steel and the correct length. Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 20: When To Install The Open Array
8000i network cable. Check that these cables and the ship's ground can easily reach the radar processor BEFORE you drill. The radar processor dimensions are shown on the drilling template. Follow the instructions on the drilling template to install the radar processor. Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 21: Wire The Radar System
Earthing strap. 3. Refer to the figure below. Push the cable gland (D), a washer (B), the gasket (C) and another washer (B) over the connectors of the interconnection cable in the order shown. Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... - Page 22 7. Connect the four interconnection cable connectors to the four J connectors on the lid, as shown: Connector end B to J302 Connector end C to J202 Connector end D to J201 Connector end E to J209 Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual...
- Page 23 8. Tighten the strain relief clamp then connect Connector end F to one of the screws close by to provide an Earth. Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual...
- Page 24 Drain wire (coax line) No connection No connection No connection Yellow (thin) #24 twist pair Axis line No connection Green (thin) White (thin) #24 twist pair Drain wire Shield line Orange (medium) Shell Braid shield Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual...
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Page 25: Connect The 6 Kw Interconnection Cable (Ns003104) To The Radar Processor
IMPORTANT: Install the open array onto the scanner ONLY after you've connected the 6 kW interconnection cable to the scanner. Use the Assembly instruction sheet provided, and check that you've got all the components shown. Follow the instructions on the Assembly instruction sheet to install the open array. Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 26: Kw Radar Processor Connectors
There are four interface connectors on the rear of the 6 kW radar processor, plus a chassis Earth. You can connect the radar processor to either the Northstar 6000i or 6100i OR to the Northstar 8000i, but not to both simultaneously. -
Page 27: Connect The 6 Kw Radar Processor To A 6000I Or 6100I Display
Connect the 6 kW radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display The following diagram shows the recommended method for connecting a radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display unit: Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 28: Connect The Radar Communications Cable (Ns003107) To The Junction Box
The remote power signal configuration is explained in "Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (common power source)" and "Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (different power sources)". Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... - Page 29 Pink POWER OUT SHIELD Drain Drain Drain RADAR REMOTE POWER White/Orange Brown * See cautions on previous page. The end view of the three connectors is shown: Connector 1 - 6100i NMEA pin assignments Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual...
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Page 30: Configure The Remote Power Control For A 6000I Or 6100I (Common Power Source)
16.5 ft (5 m) or less apart. A simplified diagram of the power control circuit for the radar processor and 6000i or 6100i is shown: Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... - Page 31 Alarms menu. (To access the Alarms menu, repeatedly press the * key until the Alarms menu is visible.) You must also connect the Pink wire to the White/Orange wire in the junction box. Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual...
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Page 32: Configure The Remote Power Control For A 6000I Or 6100I (Different Power Sources)
If you want the radar to power ON automatically when the radar processor is powered ON, omit the relay and leave Pin 10 and 12 on Connector 1 (the NMEA/Comms connector) as No Connect. Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 33: Connect The 6 Kw Radar Processor To An 8000I Display
Pin 12 of the NMEA/Comms connector as No Connect. Alternatively, if you want the radar to be powered ON only when vessel's engines are running, Pin 12 (active high) must be driven by the vessel's ignition key. Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 34: Connect The Optional Nmea Compass For An 8000I
It is recommended that a single compass data source is used for the 8000i network. To achieve this, the NMEA compass data must be fed to other devices on the 8000i network using the spare data channels from the compass (if available) or the NMEA data splitter. See the "Northstar 8000i System Setup Manual" for more information. -
Page 35: Connect The Ground Wire
Now you're ready to set up the radar with the Northstar system that you're using. Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 36: Set Up The Radar With The Northstar 8000I System
Set up the radar with the Northstar 8000i system Setting up the radar with the Northstar 8000i is described in the Northstar 8000i System installation documentation for your display processor. Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 37: Set Up The Radar With The Northstar 6000I Or 6100I
Set up the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i Turn the radar on and off 5.1.1 Before you turn on the radar for the first time To extend magnetron lifetime, you're recommended to leave the radar in Standby mode for 30 minutes when activating the radar for the VERY FIRST time. -
Page 38: Configure The Navigator Communications
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. -
Page 39: Calibrating The Radar
Tune the radar so that the radar receiver frequency matches the transmitter frequency. For normal operation of a Northstar radar, you're recommended to set the tuning mode to Auto. To tune the unit manually see the section "Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system". -
Page 40: Set The Trigger Delay
1. Adjust the gain setting until a reasonably good image of the jetty echo is displayed. 2. Adjust the Trigger Delay to make the jetty echo appear as a straight line on the display, as shown: Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 41: Set The Heading Calibration (Heading Sensor Installed)
However, these settings may need minor adjustments depending on the location of the radar. To access these controls, press Page 2 from the main radar screen. The Mode key determines how the gain and clutter keys work. It has the following settings: Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 42: Restore All The Factory Settings
Harbor automatically optimizes the radar settings for use in a harbor. This is the default setting. Range Rider is a Northstar exclusive feature recommended for use when manual settings are required. You can make changes to the clutter and gain settings for different ranges, and the Range Rider will store these settings for each range. -
Page 43: Maintenance
Clean any carbon powder off the drive motor commuter with a dry brush or, if this will not remove it, use sand paper #250 to #400. Other maintenance items Re-set the heading calibration annually and after any major structural changes to the vessel. Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 44: Troubleshoot The Radar
Northstar; plus, you may find the problem right away. Technical support, service and repairs Northstar products are manufactured and serviced by BNT Marine Electronics. The product is covered by a warranty which is supplied as a separate document. If you need technical support, or answers to other questions after you've followed the instructions in... -
Page 45: If The Scanner Fails To Turn
VHF radio cabling and/or with the direction finder cabling. The radar cabling must always be separate. Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 46: Make Sure The Power Is Present And Correctly Wired
No, range rings or range scale information are not displayed. 1. Verify that the serial data cable wiring is correct for the communications cable as shown in the section "Connect the communications cable to the junction box". Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... -
Page 47: Manual Tuning Procedure For The 6000I Or 6100I System
Northstar 6000i or 6100i system. At present, Northstar is not aware of any such situation and recommends that automatic tuning be used, unless a reason is found to use this manual procedure. -
Page 48: Kw Specifications
Minimum 90 dB Noise figure NJT1969 @6 dB (average) at front-end input Temperature range +5ºF to +131ºF (-15ºC to +55ºC) Relative humidity 93% at +104ºF (+40ºC) Relative wind velocity 118 ft (36 m)/sec (maximum 70 knots) Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual... - Page 49 95% at 104ºF (+40ºC) Power up time Approximately 35 seconds DC input 10.8 to 36 V (DC 12/24 system) Power consumption 3 W (when operating) Leakage current <200 µA (when off, with a remote power input) Northstar 6 kW Radar Installation Manual...