North Star 10 kW User Manual

1 Installation template MTZ303535 LA000414A 1 Mounting template ????? 1 Packing list ???? NS00310X interconnection cable - order separately Quan

Spare 10 A fuse (motor) ????? 4 Mounting screw HR000061 NS004794R 25 kW open array standard components Quantity Item Part name Part number 1

NS003107 cable for 6000i and 6100i installations only - supplied with 6000i and 6100i system Quantity Item Part name Part No 1 Radar communication

10 25 kW radar system overview The radar system is intended for use in a marine environment. The 25 kW radar system consists of a scanner and an

11 Install the radar A radar unit should only be installed by a qualified marine technician, as potentially lethal high voltage is present along with

DON'T DO THIS!  DON'T install the scanner too high up, where its weight will alter the stability of the vessel and cause degradation of t

11.1.1 Power boat installations Normally, you should install the scanner horizontally, to produce an equal sweep around the power boat: Howeve

11.1.2 Yacht installations Normally you should install the scanner horizontally, to produce an equal sweep around the yacht. However, a yacht heel

An example of an A-B Line is shown in the picture. If you install the scanner below the A-B line, the scanner will be too low. It will be difficult t

Calculations using the formula show that, at this distance, the radar can only detect objects that are more than 25 ft (7.6 m) high, which means that

1 FCC 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 FC

If the trestle height (A) is less than 2 m high, use the angle joint method as shown: If the trestle height (A) is more than 2 m high, install a rada

11.7 Install the 25 kW scanner unit Tape the paper installation template securely to the chosen location site. Before drilling, check that: 

11.9 Install the radar processor Install the radar processor in a dry location away from spray, rain, drips, and condensation. The location site mu

12 Wire the radar system Always install a separate circuit breaker or separate fuse for the radar system circuit. 12.1 Wiring guidelines Most in

4. Tear away the tape (A) then unravel the shield mesh and wrap this around the washer as shown. 5. Check that the interconnection cable is positio

7. Connect the five interconnection cable connectors (B, C, D, E, and F) to the J connectors as follows: Cable connector J connector B (P2) J2

15 Shield line #24 1 16 Orange (medium) #22 3 Shell Braid shield 12.3 25 kW radar processor connectors There are four interface con

You can connect the radar processor to either the Northstar 6100i OR to the Northstar 8000i, but not to both simultaneously. 25 kW radar processo

The front view of the interconnection cable is shown: The interconnection cable pin details are provided here for information, in case the connector

12.6 Install the 25 kW open array IMPORTANT: Install the open array onto the scanner ONLY after you've connected the 25 kW interconnection

4 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 re

12.7 Connect the 25 kW radar processor to a 6000i or 6100i display The following diagram shows the recommended method for connecting the radar proces

B To NMEA Device 1 C To NMEA Device 2 D To Smartcraft E Remote power F Circuit breaker/fuse box G Optional radar communications extension cable (N

NMEA 1 OUT GROUND Blue/White 8 Blue/White NMEA 2 IN A White/Brown 6* White/Brown 1 Green NMEA 2 IN B Brown/White 2* Brown/White 2

Connector 3 - SmartCraft pin assignments 12.7.2 Configure the remote power control for a 6000i or 6100i (common power source) IMPORTANT: This remo

The radar processor has two remote power inputs with opposite active states which are OR’ed together. Pin 10 input (active low) is used by the 6000i

E Relay with (normally) closed contact F Fuse G NMEA port H Power port I Fuse /Breaker board J and K Battery  If you want the radar to power ON

12.9 Configure the remote power control for an 8000i NOTE: At the time of printing this manual, the 8000i does not support remote power control of ne

Ideally, the compass should draw less than 100 mA. (If this is not possible, power the compass using a separate 12 V source.) 12.12 Connect the powe

The eyelets must be crimped or soldered at both locations (A) and the method of connection to the vessel's hull is shown at (B). If you are in

14 Set up the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i 14.1 Turn the radar on and off 14.1.1 Before you turn on the radar for the first time To exte

Contents 1 FCC Statement 2 2 Industry Canada 2 3 Compliance Statement 2 4 Disclaimer 3 5 Warranty 3 6 Feedback from you 3 7 Preface 7 8 I

14.2 Configure the navigator communications IMPORTANT: If you are going to operate the radar without a heading sensor, ignore this section and set u

14.4 Calibrating the radar You must calibrate the newly installed radar by adjusting the trigger delay and the heading calibration. To evaluate medi

2. Press Page 2, Page 3, Page 4 then Install... and then Tune... . 3. Press STC Curve then use the keypad to enter a curve number from 0 to 8. 14.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the heading sensor is calibrated according to the manufacturer's recommendations. 1. When performing a sea trial of the v

ranges, and the Range Rider will store these settings for each range. Then, when you select a particular range again, the settings are already optimi

15 Maintenance Before doing any maintenance work, always ensure that the radar system is turned OFF at the main power source. If a rectifier unit

16 Troubleshoot the radar This appendix gives information on fixing possible problems with the radar. Many problems are caused by:  faulty or loos

 check for physical damage to the cables (such as fraying) and for any loose connections  check for water damage to the radiator or to the cables

 the affected piece of equipment and/or the antenna is not located within the radar beam. (See the section "Install the radar" for inform

3. If the antenna does not turn, skip to the section "If the scanner fails to turn". No, range rings or range scale information are not dis

11.2 How to find the optimum height for the scanner ...

17 Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system NOTE: The following manual tuning procedure is provided only for possible situations where

18 25 kW radar system specifications NS-RDR1257MO 25 kW scanner Scanner type Open array DC input 21.6 V to 31.2 V (DC 24 V systems ONLY) Scanner

Processor model NS004784 Processor dimensions Width 5.6" (142 mm) Height 2.2" (56 mm) Length 7.9" (200 mm) Processer weight 1.9 lbs

25 kW Installation back Cover ADD ARTWORK

15 Maintenance 45 15.1 General maintenance...

7 Preface This manual explains how to install the scanner and the radar processor. It also explains how to set up the radar system after installatio

Only qualified personnel should install or service this equipment. Installation or servicing work that is done by non-qualified personnel can result

8 Introduction to the Northstar radar The Northstar radars are designed as an option available to the Northstar 6000i, 6100i, or 8000i systems. A va