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Part 1 - General
Document No: 83138
Warning
CE Marking of Equipment/Replacement Parts
If the Raytheon/Autohelm equipment under repair, test, calibration, installation or setting to work carries the European CE
mark, only parts and components supplied or approved for such use by Raytheon should be used in order to maintain
compliance with the relevant CE requirements.
Incorporation, use or attachment, by any means, of parts or components not supplied for or not approved for such use by
Raytheon or, if supplied or approved for use by Raytheon, not properly fitted in accordance with instructions published,
provided or recommended by Raytheon, may cause the equipment to malfunction and, in particular, to become unsafe or
to no longer meet the relevant CE requirements. In these circumstances, Raytheon Marine Company excludes liability to
the fullest extent permissible in law for any loss or damage including any liability for its contribution to such loss or damage
by its negligent acts or omissions .
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Safety Notices
Part 1
Preface
This radar equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the
instructions contained in the operation manual. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury and/or navigational inaccuracies. In particular:
1. High Voltage
The display unit and scanner unit contain high voltages. The radar/
chartplotter should always be turned off and power disconnected before
removing the covers. The scanner unit high voltage can take up to 1 minute
to decay. The specialised service procedures should only be carried out by
qualified service technicians.
2. Electromagnetic Energy
The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. It is important that the
radar is turned off whenever personnel are required to come close to the
scanner to perform work on the scanner assembly or associated equipment.
DANGER
Non-ionising Radiation
3. Magnetron
Persons with cardiac pacemakers must not engage in service or
preventative maintenance of the radar, in close proximity to the magnetron.
There is danger of abnormal operation of cardiac pacemakers.
4. Navigation Aid
This radar/chartplotter unit is only 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 users
responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgements.
This radar/chartplotter unit should not be relied upon as a substitute for such
prudence and judgement.
Warranty
When a repair is carried out by an authorised Raytheon service
representative, some or all of the cost may be covered by the Raytheon
warranty. The following Limited Warranty Certificate is reproduced for
guidance:
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Warranty Limitations
Raytheon Marine Company Warranty policy does not apply to equipment which has been
subjected to accident, abuse or misuse, shipping damage, alterations, corrosion, incorrect and/or
non-authorized service, or equipment on which the serial number has been altered, mutilated or
removed.
Except where Raytheon Marine Company or its authorized dealer has performed the installation,
it assumes no responsibility for damage incurred during installation.
This Warranty does not cover routine system checkouts or alignment/calibration, unless required
by replacement of part(s) in the area being aligned.
A suitable proof of purchase, showing date, place, and serial number must be made available to
Raytheon Marine Company or authorized service agent at the time of request for Warranty
service.
Consumable items, (such as: Chart paper, lamps, fuses, batteries, styli, stylus/drive belts, radar
mixer crystals/diodes, snap-in impeller carriers, impellers, impeller bearings, and impeller shaft)
are specifically excluded from this Warranty.
Magnetrons, Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT), hailer horns and transducers are warranted for 1 year/
12 months from date of sale. These items must be returned to a Raytheon Marine Company
facility.
All costs associated with transducer replacement, other than the cost of the transducer itself, are
specifically excluded from this Warranty.
Overtime premium labor portion of services outside of normal working hours is not covered by
this Warranty.
Travel cost allowance on certain products with a suggested retail price below $2500.00 is not
authorized. When/or if repairs are necessary, these products must be forwarded to a Raytheon
Marine Company facility or an authorized dealer at owners expense will be returned via surface
carrier at no cost to the owner.
Travel costs other than auto mileage, tolls and two (2) hours travel time, are specifically excluded
on all products. Travel costs which are excluded from the coverage of this Warranty include but
are not limited to: taxi, launch fees, aircraft rental, subsistence, customs, shipping and
communication charges etc..
Travel costs, mileage and time, in excess to that allowed must have prior approval in writing.
TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW:
(1) THIS WARRANTY IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS INDICATED HEREIN, AND NO
OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES SHALL BE BINDING ON RAYTHEON MARINE
COMPANY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLE
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
(2) Raytheon Marine Company shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or special
(including punitive or multiple) damages.
All Raytheon Marine Company products sold or provided hereunder are merely aids to
navigation. It is the responsibility of the user to exercise discretion and proper navigational skill
independent of any Raytheon equipment.
44592-4
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Preface
Raytheon Marine Company warrants each new Light Marine/Dealer Distributor Product to be of
good materials and workmanship, and will repair or exchange any parts proven to be defective in
material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 years/24 months from date of sale
to end user, except as provided below.
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UNITED STATES
Raytheon Marine Company
676 Island Pond Road
Manchester, NH 03109-5420
Telephone: (603) 647-7530
800 539-5539
Fax: (603) 634-4756
EUROPE
Raytheon Marine Limited
Anchorage Park
Portsmouth
Hampshire PO3 5TD
England
Telephone: 01705 693611
Fax: 01705 694642
Contents
Contents
Part 1
Preface
Part 1
Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction
The contents of this manual, as a whole, relate to the Raytheon Pathfinder radar series and
associated chartplotter displays. The manual is divided into several parts. This part covers General
matters, as detailed below. Other parts relate to (small groups of) specific Scanner Units, or Display
Units. Refer to the Master Table of Contents at the front of the manual for brief details of each of the
other parts. Further parts will be added to the manual as this family of products grows.
Note:
This Service Manual does not include information on the SL72 and SL74 radars. This is contained in
Document No. 83128.
Overview
Part 1, General deals with matters that are common to the whole family of products. It also provides
the initial fault diagnosis to decide if a problem lies in the Scanner Unit or in the Display unit of a
radar/chartplotter system.
Chapter 2: Deals with routine and occasional maintenance and includes an operational check
giving an indication of the general condition and performance of the radar and/or chartplotter
display. Details are given on how to obtain further assistance, should this ever be necessary and
how to record and report problems to Raytheon for analysis.
Chapter 3: Fault finding procedures utilising the built-in testing and diagnostics, flow charts and
monitoring points are given to help isolate problems to scanner unit or display unit level. The relevant
specific part can then be used for further fault finding.
Chapter 4: Gives details of the NMEA, SeaTalk and HSB interface data communications.
Appendix: Contains current Technical Update bulletins giving additional information not covered
elsewhere in the manual.
Part 1
Chapter 1
This Raytheon Service Manual contains information to assist with maintenance and service. It is
intended to be used by qualified Raytheon service representatives.
Part 1
Chapter 1
WARNING: The display unit and scanner unit contain high voltages. The equipment
should always be turned off, before removing covers. The scanner unit high voltages
can take up to 1 minute to decay. The CRT display unit high voltages can take up to
3 seconds to decay. The specialised service procedures detailed in this manual
should only be carried out by qualified service engineers.
2.1 Maintenance
EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines
Raytheon equipment should be serviced by authorised Raytheon service engineers. They will
ensure that service procedures and replacement parts used will not adversly affect
performance. There are no user serviceable parts in any Raytheon product.
High voltages are generated in both the scanner and the display unit. Never handle cables/
connectors when power is being applied to the equipment.
Always report any EMC related problem to Raytheons Technical Support Department. We will
use any such information to improve our quality and standards.
Tools
No specialised tools are required for maintenance or service of these radars, within the scope of this
manual, with two exceptions:
If the radome scanner connector as fitted to the interunit cable is to be replaced, using the Radar
Cable Connector Kit, Part No. R126, then a special crimp tool is required. This is available from
Raytheon, Part No. T046.
Always use an insulated trimming tool when making adjustments to the CRT display,
Scan /PSU PCB. Dangerous high voltages exist inside the display.
Materials
Lubricants are not required during maintenance or service of this equipment, except for grease on
the scanner securing bolts. Generally, only fresh water should be used for cleaning and no sealants
should be necessary.
A 10m (light) inter-unit cable assembly, M92692 will allow testing of the radar when the radome
scanner has been removed from its normal location.
Routine Checks
For display units fitted with the internal chart reader, normally keep the door closed to prevent
water ingress into the chart holder compartment.
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Part 1
Chapter 2
For CRT display units with tracker balls, ensure the ball is kept clean with fresh water and a damp
cloth.
Wash the exterior of the scanner unit with fresh water. In particular, on open array scanners, the
antenna should be kept clean.
Once a year, remove, grease and re-fit the mounting bolts, or nuts securing the scanner.
Occasional Checks
Whenever the covers of the display or scanner are removed for service reasons, opportunity should
be taken to make the following checks, of the areas exposed, to ensure:
Connectors are secure and fully engaged, with no signs of corrosion on pin or socket contacts.
High voltage areas of the modulator and the magnetron lead and connector are free from dust
and dirt. Clean with a small brush or cloth if necessary. Do not use any solvents.
The drive belts and pulleys are free from dirt and grease.
CRT display units only. Two drain tubes are fitted to the Trackball assembly to prevent water
build-up. If the normal mounting position of the CRT face is more than 50 from the vertical, any
water will drain through the rear tube. If the angle is less than 50, the drain is via the front tube.
Check the condition of the drain tubes whenever they are exposed, during service dismantling. If
possible blow through the tubes to ensure they are clear.
Check inside the rear cover of the CRT display for a build-up of dirt along the lower edge. Clean
as necessary ensuring the small drain hole is clear.
Always examine the display and scanner unit seals for signs of damage or wear, before replacing
the covers. Replace the seal if necessary.
Procedure
Test
a) Re-centre PPI.
For radome scanners select 0.75nm range (SP) and
6nm range (LP), in turn for at least 5 seconds.
For open array scanners, it is only necessary to select
the range scales indicated when checking the
the magnetron current.
b) Select BUILT-IN TEST by pressing MENU
RADAR SET UP..., press and hold ENTER
for 5 seconds, then press BUILT-IN TEST.
Verify for both short and long range scales that the PPI
shows a stable picture with good detection of targets and
clarity of presentation. This test is enhanced if another
radar can be used for comparison, or the typical radar
picture is already known for the area.
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Part 1
Chapter 2
1. All Displays.
Procedure
Test
Part 1
Chapter 2
4. All Displays.
During maintenance or repair has any operation
occurred that could affect the System Set-up.
e.g. Factory reset.
Master Display
Repeater Display
1. General Operation
of Repeater
2. Remote Radar
Operation
Not RC520.
If necessary, select RADAR display mode
(radar should be in STANDBY condition)
and press POWER to transmit.
Check radar picture is normal.
3. Chart Operation
at Repeater
4. Remote Chart
Operation at
Master
Master Display
5. Remote Chart
Operation at
Repeater
6.
Remote Display
Remove any chart cartridges
Use the RANGE key to zoom-in to check that the
chart from the master display is visible.
Press FIND SHIP and check own ship's position
is correctly positioned on the chart.
Power down by pressing and holding the
POWER key.
2.4 Assistance
If difficulty, is ever experienced, in resolving a problem with the radar or chart display, or there is any
doubt as to the performance of the equipment, contact Raytheon for advice, as detailed below.
Please identify the particular units that make up your system and have their serial numbers
available, if necessary. Give a full description of the fault or problem.
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Check
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A postcard acknowledging we have received your unit will be mailed to you upon arrival at our
Product Repair Center. We will do everything possible to return your unit as quickly as possible. To
inquire about the status of your unit our Product Repair Center may be reached by calling 1-800539-5539 extension 2118. Please keep a record of the serial number of your unit and have this
number ready when you call.
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Technical Support
The Customer Services Department handles enquiries concerning installation, operation, fault
diagnosis and repair.
Please read the 3.1 Safety Notices and 3.2 General Notes before commencing a service operation.
You should also read the 3.3 Built-in Testing/Diagnostics. To begin the fault finding procedure, refer
to 3.5 System Trouble-shooting Check List which will advise on the appropriate course of action.
Part 1
Chapter 3
This chapter details the fault finding to isolate problems to scanner or display unit for the Pathfinder
series Radars and Chartplotters.
Part 1
Chapter 3
6. Normal Motor Operation. For radome scanners, motor rotation commences when the radar is
switched on and continues during the warm-up countdown period and for approximately 1
minute afterwards with the radar in Standby. For open array scanners motor rotation
commences when the radar is switched to transmit. In both cases the motor starts at a reduced
speed for a few seconds and then accelerates to full speed (24 r.p.m.). If the motor is stationary
when transmit is selected, there maybe a few seconds delay before the display sweep is in sync
with the antenna rotation.
7. The Display unit may be powered with the case open after the rear case screws have been
removed. If necessary the CPU PCB may be operated unscrewed from the moulding if great
care is taken to ensure it does not short-circuit to any other pcb. Under no circumstances
should the LCD displays be operated without the LCD module plugged in to the CPU assembly
(connector J8) - to do so can damage the CPU PCB assembly.
8. Both the scanner and display unit operate from an internally isolated PSU. Thus ships battery
voltage measurements must be made with reference to the ships battery negative, whereas the
internally derived PSU outputs must be made with reference to the secondary ground. For the
LCD Display unit this can conveniently be probed at the GND test pad near J7 on the CPU PCB,
and for the CRT Display unit, any part of the metal sub-chassis. For the scanner unit this can be
conveniently probed from the metal casting of the scanner assembly which is connected to the
secondary GND. The open array motor and motor drive are referenced to ship's battery negative.
Unless otherwise stated measurements given in the text are relative to the secondary grounds.
9. When switching the display unit on/off repeatedly you will notice that it is necessary to wait for
several seconds after switching off before the unit can be switched on again from the POWER
key. This is quite normal.
Radar target image blank / faulty (missing radar targets, no radar scan, poor performance,
etc.)
Radome scanners: See Check List 3 in Part 2, Section 3.5.
Open array scanners: Poor target detection, or poor Auto Gain and Sea Clutter performance
see Note below, otherwise see Check List 3 in Part 5, Section 3.5.
LCD display fault (completely blank, missing rows/columns , poor contrast, corrupted
picture)
See Check List 4 in Part 3, Section 3.4
CRT display fault (completely blank, shows only spot or line, distortion, poor contrast/
brilliance)
See Check List 4 in Part 4, Section 3.4
LCD Display unit backlighting faulty
See Check List 5 in Part 3, Section 3.4.
Display unit controls faulty
See Check List 6 in Part 3 (LCD), or Part 4 (CRT) Section 3.4
Display unit keypad backlighting faulty or no buzzer key beep
See Check List 7 in Part 3 (LCD), or Part 4 (CRT) Section 3.4
Display unit external SeaTalk / NMEA interfaces faulty
See Check List 8 in Part 3 (LCD), or Part 4 (CRT) Section 3.4
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Chapter 3
A message HSB LOST will be displayed and the alarm will sound on the other unit for about 5
seconds. If this unit then shows the message STANDBY it is the Master display.
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Chapter 3
7" CRT
SeaTalk
HSB
Part 1
Chapter 4
(* The NMEA inputs are compatible with earlier versions of NMEA 0183)
The displays have the following data connections:
4.1 HSB
The HSB protocol allows two HSB compatible displays to be connected and exchange certain
information:
Radar Video
Waypoint Identifier
Bearing to Waypoint
Distance to Waypoint
Depth
SeaTalk, VHW
SeaTalk, VLW
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Water Temperature
SeaTalk, MTW
SeaTalk only
Heading
Locked Heading
Magnetic Variation
Rudder Angle
SeaTalk only
Date
SeaTalk only
Autopilot Status
(Standby / Auto / Vane / Track)
SeaTalk only
SeaTalk only
SeaTalk only
Waypoint/Route Transfer
Position
Depth
Time
Date
Waypoint data
Heading
Water Temperature
Magnetic Variation
The following data, when available/activated, is transmitted by the NMEA output of a Radar display,
Combined display or Chart display connected to a Radar display via HSB:
RSD
EBL/VRM data
RSD
The following data, when available/activated, is transmitted by the NMEA output of a Chart display,
Combined display or Radar display connected to a Chart display via HSB.:
Position
RMC, VTG
Time
ZDA
Date
ZDA
Waypoint data
Waypoint/Route Transfer
WPL, RTE
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Not decoded
Cross Track Error, nautical miles
Direction to steer (L or R)
N character
Arrival circle entered (A=arrived, V=not arrived)
Passed perpendicular to waypoint (A= passed, V= not passed)
Not decoded
Variable length waypoint identifier (up to 16 characters used for display, only last 4
characters transmitted on SeaTalk)
Not decoded
Not decoded
Checksum (optional)
UTC (time)
Waypoint latitude
Waypoint longitude
Bearing to waypoint T
T character
Bearing to waypoint M
M character
Distance to waypoint, nautical miles
N character
Variable length waypoint identifier (up to 16 characters used for display, only last 4
characters transmitted on SeaTalk)
Checksum (optional)
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Vessel latitude
Vessel latitude flag (N or S)
Vessel longitude
Vessel longitude flag (E or W)
GPS quality
Number of satellites used in fix
HDOP
Antenna height, metres
M character
Geoidal separation, metres
M character
Age of DGPS data, seconds
Differential Beacon identifier
Not decoded
Checksum (optional)
GRI
Master TOA
Status (A=valid, B=blinking, C=cycle warning, S=SNR warning)
TD1
Status (A=valid, B=blinking, C=cycle warning, S=SNR warning)
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TD4
Status (A=valid, B=blinking, C=cycle warning, S=SNR warning)
TD5
Status (A=valid, B=blinking, C=cycle warning, S=SNR warning)
Checksum (optional)
7) Geographic Position
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Vessel latitude flag (N or S)
Vessel longitude
Vessel longitude flag (E or W)
UTC (time)
Fix status (A=valid, V=invalid)
Not decoded
Checksum (optional)
TD1
TD2
TD3
TD4
TD5
Checksum (optional)
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Vessel heading M
M character
Checksum (optional)
Vessel heading T
T character
Checksum (optional)
Water Temperature C
C character
Checksum (optional)
Wind angle
Reference (R = Relative)
Wind speed
Wind speed units (K = km, M = m/s, N = Knots)
Data status (A=valid, V=invalid)
Checksum (optional)
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Fix status (A= valid, V= invalid)
Vessel Latitude
Vessel Latitude flag (N or S)
Vessel Longitude
Vessel Longitude flag (E or W)
Speed over ground, knots
Course over ground T
UTC (date)
Magnetic variation
Variation (E or W)
Not decoded
Checksum (optional)
Not decoded
Not decoded
Cursor range
Cursor bearing
Not decoded
Range units (K = km, N = nm, S = miles)
Display mode (H = head-up, N = North up)
Checksum (optional)
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T character
Vessel heading M
M character
Vessel speed through water, knots
N character
Vessel speed through water, kph
K character
Checksum (optional)
Waypoint latitude
Waypoint longitude
Variable length waypoint identifier (up to 16 characters decoded)
Checksum (optional)
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a
b
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Not decoded
Cross track error, nautical miles
Direction to steer (L or R)
N character
Not decoded
Checksum (optional)
UTC time
Day
Month
Year
Not decoded
Checksum (optional)
Outputs
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Radar display
Combined display
Chart display
Combined display
1) Autopilot Sentence B
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Waypoint Longitude
Bearing to waypoint T
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Distance to waypoint, Nautical Miles
Variable length waypoint identifier (up to 16 characters)
Checksum
Waypoint latitude
Waypoint longitude
Variable length waypoint identifier (up to 16 characters)
Checksum
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Vessel Longitude
GPS quality
Number of satellites used in fix
HDOP
Antenna height, metres
Geoidal separation, metres
Age of DGPS data, seconds
Differential Beacon identifier
Position Mode indicator (A=valid, D=DGPS,E=Estimated,
M=manual mode,S=Simulated,N=not valid)
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7) Geographic Position
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Fix status (A=valid, V=invalid)
Vessel Latitude
Vessel Longitude
Speed over ground, knots
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Day
Month
Year
Checksum
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Part 1
Appendix
This Appendix contains relevant Technical Update bulletins, generally providing additional
information, not contained elsewhere within this Service Manual.
TU035
TU036
TU044
TU045
TU046A
Display Unit Compatibility & Operation on 12V Supplies (5S - 4kW, 48" Open
Array Scanners)
Part 1
Appendix
Technical Update
PRODUCT:
All
SERIAL NUMBERS:
All
SUBJECT:
Priority:
Urgent ........
Routine .......
Information Only
Technical Update
We are pleased to advise a simplification of the warranty failure code listing and you will find
the new failure codes to be used in the following table:
These failure codes are to be inserted on the warranty claim form in the main failure code box
and are the only failure codes to be used when completing warranty claim forms.
Failure Code 1
Electrical Failure
Failure Code 2
Mechanical Failure
Failure Code 3
Owner
Failure Code 4
Water Ingress
Failure Code 5
No Fault Found
Failure Code 6
Failure Code 7
Software
Out of Box Failure
Please use the code that best describes the primary reason that the unit was returned for repair.
This will greatly assist our Quality Control and Product Improvement Programmes at RME and
will improve the quality of information we use here for statistical analysis purposes in our
efforts to continuously improve our product design and reliability.
Please disregard all previous failure code instructions and can you please inform all of your
Service Agents in-field of these 7 new failure codes.
If you have any questions concerning the use of these failure codes, please do not hesitate to
contact the Customer Support Department at Raytheon Marine Europe.
Technical Update
We would also like to take this opportunity of reminding you of the minimum information that
must be filled on the Raytheon Marine Europe Warranty Claim Forms in order for the credits to
be processed promptly. These are listed below:
Customer Code
Return Authorisation Number (If Applicable)
Distributor Name and Address
Product Number
Original Product Number
Serial Number
Date of Installation/Sale
Date of Failure
Date of Repair
Main Failure Code
Service Report
Part Number )
Quantity
) Materials used for repair
Signature
)
Without this information the warranty claim form will be subject to a delay in processing while
correctly completed forms are dealt with first. Incorrectly completed claim forms will be
returned for amendment.
All warranty claims must be returned within 15 days of the end of the month in which the
repair was undertaken to ensure that the credit will be raised in the following month.
eg,
Repair in January
Correctly filled in claim submitted by mid February, credit raised before the end of
March.
I would also like to draw your attention to the service report, since this information is also
useful to us for our statistical analysis. Please describe in one or two sentences in English, the
fault description, then the details of repair work done. A brief statement is all that is required,
however, service reports consisting of broken, PCB replaced, unit dead etc, will not be
accepted.
Technical Update
I would like to thank you for your help in this process and I am sure that you will appreciate
that the minimum amount of information requested above can be quickly and easily filled in on
the forms, thus enabling prompt credits.
We would also like to advise that all warranty repairs carried out will receive labour at the
single labour rate in force at that time, provided the standard terms and conditions of the
warranty policy are met.
We would also like to remind you that in return for the 5% administration fee added to all
warranty claims for spares - (unless you hold consignment stock), in addition to the credit for
your spares used, RME expects you to cover the costs of electronic media which may be
required in the future for electronic transmission of warranty claims and credits, etc.
Again, should you have any questions concerning any of the above, please do not hesitate to
contact the Customer Support Department at Raytheon Marine Europe.
Thank you in advance for your continuing support and assistance with this.
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Attached to this Technical Update are three data sheets providing additional information:
1. Use of Target Waypoint and Displaying Chart Information (Port Area & Tide Data)
Note:
This is an Interim Sheet and is included with the HSB Series Chartplotter
Owner's Handbook, except for the very early RC520 and RL70RC products.
It clarifies the use of Target Waypoints to ensure that the correct target waypoint within a
route has been selected. It then expands on the Port Area and Tide Data information that
can be displayed as chart information.
2. Using the Auxiliary Junction Box to Connect a SeaTalk GPS and Differential Beacon
Receiver
Note:
This is an Interim Sheet and is included with the HSB Series Chartplotter
Owner's Handbook, except for the very early RC520 and RL70RC products
The recomended method of providing position (course and speed over the ground)
information to the HSB displays is by connection to a Seatalk GPS. The RC520 and
RL70RC displays are supplied with an Auxiliary Junction Box, whose main purpose is to
make this connection easier. The junction box has two flying leads, one with a seatalk plug
for connection to the display and the other lead is for connection to a 12V power supply
(the display does not provide power for the GPS). When this method is to be used, the
interim sheet details the connection of a number of different type of GPS and (where fitted)
a beacon receiver to the Auxiliary Junction Box.
The connections detailed in Figures 1 to 4 ensure that the GPS will always operate in its
SeaTalk mode. Note that the Raystar 112LP must be the SeaTalk version.
3. NMEA OUT and HSB connector details for RL70, RL70RC and RC520
Additional installation information is provided in this data sheet. In particular, it provides
details for the connection of the NMEA OUT cable. It also provides similar information for
the HSB cables, should it become necessary to join them. With due regard to EMC, it is
important the screens of the HSB cables are joined , as well as the the blue and white cores.
Please bind a copy of this Technical Update into the Appendix of Part 1 of the Pathfinder
Radar/Chartplotter Series Service Manual.
Black
12V
Power
Supply
Black
Red
Yellow
Green
White
Brown
From
GPS
sensor
Red
D4294-1
To Display Unit
SeaTalk Socket
Black
Red
Yellow
Green
White
Brown
Figure 1
From
GPS
sensor
Black
12V
Power
Supply
Red
Black
Red
Yellow
White
Green
From
the
DBR
D4295-1
Figure 2
To Display Unit
SeaTalk Socket
General
Black
Red
Green
Yellow
White
Brown
Black
12V
Power
Supply
From
GPS
sensor
Red
D4297-1
To Display Unit
SeaTalk Socket
Black
Red
Green
Yellow
White
Brown
Figure 3
From
GPS
sensor
Black
12V
Power
Supply
Red
Black
Red
Yellow
White
Green
From
the
DBR
D4298-1
Figure 4
Screen
Red
Yellow
From
GPS
sensor
Black
12V
Power
Supply
Red
D4292-1
To Display Unit
SeaTalk Socket
Screen
Red
Yellow
Green
Brown
From
GPS
sensor
Black
Red
Green
From
the
DBR
Figure 5
Black
12V
Power
Supply
Red
D4296-1
Figure 6
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We hope that you are pleased with the Raytheon equipment you have purchased and trust that it
will meet your expectations. However, to maximise your enjoyment of the equipment we would
like to draw your attention to certain chartplotter functions and features.
Vessel navigating to
Target Waypoint
Target Waypoint
D4274-1
For example, this situation can arise after a route has been reversed or if a route on screen was
being followed but was stopped before reaching the last waypoint. In these circumstances either
place the cursor over the waypoint that you wish to navigate towards first and use the FOLLOW
FROM HERE soft key. Alternatively, use the FOLLOW ROUTE soft key and then advance
waypoints through the route until the desired waypoint is shown as the Target Waypoint.
Chapter 3 of the HSB Series Chartplotter handbook clarifies the terminology used above and
provides more detailed information in relation to the use of Waypoints and Routes.
Port Area
At large chart scales port area information is indicated by the symbol . The port facilities are
listed in the object information pop-up and, where available, details for each facility can be
displayed.
In some areas the chart shows symbols for individual facilities. The facilities and their associated
symbols are defined overleaf.
Chapter 1
Introduction
General
Tide Data
The symbol indicates tide height data is available for that position on the chart. When you
select tide height option, the data is displayed as illustrated below.
CSR 5049^05W
POS 00118^00W
6nm
BRG 304T
RNG 27.70nm
CALSHOT CASTLE
4.61
3.96
3.31
2.66
2.01
1.36
0.71
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
CURSOR
TIME
13:30
HEIGHT 4.06m
SUNRISE/SUNSET
TWILIGHT
0646
SUNRISE
0807
SUNSET
1611
TWILIGHT
1732
SET DATE
PREV. DAY
SELECTED DATE
2/01/1998
HIGH/LOW WATER
HIGH 0220 4.22m
LOW 0640 0.88m
HIGH 1400 4.10m
LOW 1900 0.76m
TODAY
NEXT DAY
D4270-1
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Pin 2, white
Pin 3, blue
Pin 4, not connected
Pin 5, screen
NMEA_GND
NMEA_SIG
NMEA ground
NMEA data output
N/C
N/C
CGND
Screen
HSB connector
HSB connector
Pin Pin name
Pin 2, screen
Pin 3, blue
Pin 2, white
Function
CGND
Screen
HSVB_POS
SeaTalk HSB
HSVB_NEG
SeaTalk HSB
D4485-1
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Introduction
The software for the RL70, RL70RC and RC520 can be easily upgraded by the
distributor/dealer. An upgrade may be required for reasons of product improvement, or adding
additional features/enhancements.
The key to the software upgrade is a special cartridge which contains the new programme. For
RL70RC and RC520, the 'upgrade cartridge' is inserted into the top slot in the chart reader.
RL70 displays do not have a chart reader, but can be upgraded from a RL70RC or RC520 via
HSB.
When a software upgrade is available, details will be advised to the distributor/dealers through
the Technical Update system, including instructions for obtaining the appropriate 'upgrade
cartridge'
Preparation
CAUTION - When the software is upgraded, existing waypoint and route lists will be lost
and the display will revert to the factory default settings. The display can generally be
restored to its former state, if the correct preparation is made before the software is
changed.
In order to retain the waypoint and route data and the current settings carry out the
following, before upgrading the software:
Waypoint and Route Lists - RL70RC and RC520 Displays
To save the waypoint and route lists it is necessary to have a second RL70RC or RC520
display available, complete with power lead and HSB lead. This display could be part of
a dual display system.
1. If required, save the current route (ref. Chartplotter Handbook, Section 3.3 'Saving
the Current Route')
2. Transfer the waypoint and route list via the HSB to the second display (ref.
Chartplotter Handbook, Section 3.6 ' To receive waypoint and route lists:').
Caution: Any existing waypoint and route lists, in the second display, will be
over written.
3. After the software upgrade, transfer the waypoint and route lists now in the second
display, back to the original display via the HSB (ref. Chartplotter Handbook,
Section 3.6 ' To receive waypoint and route lists:')
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Procedure
It is assumed that the display(s) are already installed on board a vessel, or are connected to a
suitable power supply on a workbench.
RL70RC and RC520 Displays
CAUTION - Have waypoint, route lists and current settings been saved? If necessary,
refer to Preparation section above.
1. Ensure that the display is switched off and that any chart cartridges are removed from both
cartridge slots. Insert the 'upgrade cartridge' into the top cartridge slot.
2. Switch on the display by pressing the power key. The unit should 'beep' intermittently for a
period of approximately 20 seconds. Then the unit should start-up as if switched on for the
first time i.e. the 'panther' screen (RL70RC), or 'world' screen (RC520) is displayed for
longer than normal.
3. Check that the new software version number is displayed. For RL70RC this is shown in the
countdown box during the warm-up period. For RC520 press MENU CHART SET UP
press and hold ENTER for 5 seconds press BUILT-IN TEST. (Press CLEAR four
times to exit)
4. Refer to Preparation section above to:
Transfer back any waypoint and route lists saved.
Restore System, Radar and/or Chart menus
Restore manual setting of D-GPS (if any)
Repeater Displays
If the repeater display is a RL70RC or a RC520 then carry out the procedure above. If the
repeater display is a RL70 then carry out the procedure below.
RL70 Displays
CAUTION - Have waypoint, route lists and current settings been saved? If necessary,
refer to Preparation section above.
1. The RL70 display must be connected via HSB to a RL70RC or RC520 which has already
been upgraded. Therefore, depending on the system, it may be necessary to have available a
RL70RC or RC520 display complete with power cable and a HSB cable assembly.
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2. With the two displays connected via HSB and the 'upgrade cartridge' in the top slot of the
previously upgraded RL70RC or RC520, switch on the RL70RC or RC520 display by
pressing the power key.
3. Then switch on the RL70 requiring upgrade. The RL70 should 'beep' intermittently for a
period of approximately 20 seconds. Then the unit should start-up as if switched on for the
first time, i.e. the 'panther' screen is displayed for longer than normal.
4. Check the new software version number is displayed in the countdown box.
5. Refer to Preparation section above to restore System and Radar menus
Post upgrade checks
After a software upgrade it should be noted that the following items, depending on the display
type, will be at their default setting and should be adjusted, if required:
Item:
All
All
.
Final Note
The number of times an 'upgrade cartridge' can be used may be controlled, depending on the
nature of the software upgrade. Cartridges that can perform more than one upgrade should be
stored carefully for future use.
Bind a copy of this Technical Update into the appendix at the end of Part 1 of the Service
Manual.
Raytheon Marine Ltd Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5TD
Telephone (01705) 693611 Fax (01705) 694642
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HSB Cable Assemblies are supplied in 1, 3, 6, 10 and 20 m lengths. Whenever possible use a cable
assembly of suitable length, as supplied. If unavoidable the cable maybe extended and/or jointed, provided
that the:
l
l
l
Solder and
Sleeve Both
Conductors
Draw shielding
over conductors
and Solder in two
or more places
The following procedure should also be followed once above joint has been made.
a)
For best screening performance wrap screen joint in adhesive copper tape.
b)
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The software for the R70 and R70RC can be easily upgraded by the distributor/dealer. An
upgrade may be required for reasons of product improvement, or adding additional
features/enhancements.
The key to the software upgrade is a special cartridge that contains the new programme. For
R70RC, the upgrade cartridge is inserted into the top slot in the chart reader. R70 displays do
not have a chart reader, but can be upgraded from a R70RC via HSB.
When a software upgrade is available, details will be advised to the distributor/dealers through
the Technical Update system, including instructions for obtaining the appropriate 'upgrade
cartridge'.
Note that 'upgrade cartridges' for R70/R70RC CRT displays are different to 'upgrade
cartridges' for RL70/RL70RC/RC520 LCD displays and are not interchangeable.
Preparation
CAUTION - When the software is upgraded, existing waypoint and route lists will be lost
and the display will revert to the factory default settings. The display can generally be
restored to its former state, if the correct preparation is made before the software is
changed.
In order to retain the waypoint and route data and the current settings carry out the
following, before upgrading the software:
Waypoint and Route Lists - R70RC Displays
To save the waypoint and route lists it is necessary to have a second R70RC, RL70RC
or RC520 display available, complete with power lead and HSB lead. This display
could be part of a dual display system.
1. If required, save the current route (ref. CRT Display Handbook, Section 5.4 Saving
the Current Route)
2. Transfer the waypoint and route list via the HSB to the second display (ref. CRT
Display Handbook, Section 5.6 (R70RC), or Chartplotter Handbook, Section 3.5
(RL70RC and RC520) To receive waypoint and route lists:). Caution: Any
existing waypoint and route lists, in the second display, will be over written.
3. After the software upgrade, transfer the waypoint and route lists now in the second
display, back to the original display via the HSB (ref. CRT Display Handbook,
Section 5.6 To receive waypoint and route lists:)
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Bearing alignment
The following items will be lost when the software is upgraded:
Data log:
Both displays
Marks:
Both displays
R70RC
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Procedure
It is assumed that the display(s) are already installed on board a vessel, or are connected to a
suitable power supply on a workbench.
R70RC Displays
CAUTION - Have waypoint, route lists and current settings been saved? If necessary,
refer to Preparation section above.
1. Ensure that the display is switched off and that any chart cartridges are removed from both
cartridge slots. Insert the upgrade cartridge into the top cartridge slot.
2. Switch on the display by pressing the power key. The unit should beep intermittently for
a period of approximately 20 seconds. Then the unit should start-up as if switched on for
the first time, i.e. the panther screen is displayed for longer than normal.
3. Check that the new software version number is displayed in the countdown box during the
warm-up period
4. Refer to Preparation section above to:
Transfer back, any waypoint and route lists saved.
Restore System, Radar and/or Chart menus
Restore manual setting of D-GPS (if any)
Repeater Displays
If the repeater display is a R70RC then carry out the procedure above. If the repeater display is
a R70 then carry out the procedure below.
R70 Displays
CAUTION - Have waypoint, route lists and current settings been saved? If necessary,
refer to Preparation section above.
1. The R70 display must be connected via HSB to a R70RC that has already been upgraded.
Therefore, depending on the system, it may be necessary to have available a R70RC
display complete with power cable and a HSB cable assembly. Note that the R70, CRT
display cannot be upgraded from a RL70RC or RC520, LCD display.
2. With the two displays connected via HSB and the 'upgrade cartridge' in the top slot of the
previously upgraded R70RC, switch on the R70RC display by pressing the power key. The
R70RC display will beep for approximately 30 seconds.
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3. Within this 30 second period, switch on the R70 requiring upgrade. The R70 should also
beep intermittently for a period of approximately 20 seconds. Then the unit should startup as if switched on for the first time, i.e. the panther screen is displayed for longer than
normal.
4. Check the new software version number is displayed in the countdown box.
5. Refer to Preparation section above to restore System and Radar menus
Post upgrade checks
After a software upgrade it should be noted that the following items, depending on the display
type, will be at their default setting and should be adjusted, if required:
Item:
R70, or R70RC
R70, or R70RC
R70, or R70RC
.
Final Note
The number of times that an upgrade cartridge can be used may be controlled, depending on
the nature of the software upgrade. Cartridges that can perform more than one upgrade should
be stored carefully for future use.
Bind a copy of this Technical Update into the appendix at the end of Part 1 of the Service
Manual.
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This Technical Update clarifies the compatibility of the 5S 48" Open Array Scanner Unit with the 7"
CRT and LCD Display Units. It provides details of the new Display Unit software which optimises the
open array scanner performance and improves some display features. As an open array scanner draws
considerable power, installation requirements, particularly for 12V supplies, are discussed.
The above topics require some changes to the Owner's Handbooks and copies of the Interim Sheets for
the Scanners, CRT Display and HSB Series Radar are attached and should be read in conjunction with
this Technical Update.
0790001
RL70
0790011
R70RC
0790011
RL70RC
0790002
RC520
0790080
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Confirmation of the software version may be made by switching-on the display and checking the
version number during the magnetron warm-up sequence. Note that if a scanner unit is not connected
then the version number is only displayed for 10 seconds.
For a dual display system Raytheon recommend that the software of the Repeater Display is upgraded
as well as the Master display.
An improvement has been made to Sea Clutter automatic adjustment. The SEA control will now toggle
between Auto-Harbour (default setting), Auto-Offshore and Manual modes. In Auto-Offshore mode,
the Pathfinder Radar optimises the Sea setting to account for the effects of sea clutter. In harbours or
close proximity to land different auto settings may be necessary to cater for the effects of land
clutter. To avoid losing small targets it is therefore advisable to set the Sea control to AutoHarbour mode. Alternatively, set both Sea and Gain to Manual mode and then adjust the settings
to ensure all small targets are visible.
Refer to the Interim sheets for changes to the Owner's Handbooks.
A few navigators, GPS receivers, etc. output high rates of NMEA data and, if the display is particularly
busy with other tasks, a queue overflow is possible causing data to be incorrectly decoded, which may
be seen as a temporary loss of fix alarm. The new software eliminates the possibility of this problem.
The improvements to the Sea Clutter automatic adjustment and the handling of NMEA data are
available to both dome and open array scanners.
Where, necessary Software Upgrade Kits are available from the Customer Service Department.
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A further measure to enhance low voltage operation on the CRT displays is the removal of the system
fuse, F1. Raytheon recommend that power is fed directly to the radar via its own dedicated cable
system and MUST be protected by a thermal circuit breaker or fuse fitted close to the power
connection. Refer to the Scanner Handbook, page 27 for further details. This not only protects the radar
system, but also protects the power cable and any power cable extension. Additional to this
modification is a circuit change that prevents the system from powering-up, if the scanner unit cable has
shorted.
Older displays, which do not have the hardware modifications mentioned above, but have had their
software upgrade, will operate correctly with open array scanners under virtually all conditions,
providing they have been properly installed. In the very unlikely event of a battery at 10.7V and wind
speed approaching 100 knots, then the radar may reset or power down.
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The SEA Rotary row of the table should read as follows:
Control
Option
Function
Default Setting
SEA Rotary
SEA
AUTO-HARBOUR
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AUTO SEA
HARBOUR OFFSHORE MAN
TUNE
AUTO MAN
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Power Cable
power cable. For further details on the master display power cable length
refer to the HSB Series Radar Scanners Owners Handbook.
If a longer power cable run is required, use the supplied power cable to
connect to the display unit. Then use a suitable connector block to
connect the free end to the extension cable, taking particular care to
ensure the correct polarity. The supplied power cable has a cross-section
of 2.0 mm2.
Note: For repeater displays, the power cable may be extended by up to
20 m using a wire gauge of 1.5 mm2 (AWG 16) or greater, irrespective of
the inter-unit cable length.
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Radome Scanners
Open Array Scanners
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The GAIN row of the table should read as follows:
Control
Option Function
GAIN
GAIN
SEA
RAIN
FTC
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Default Setting
AUTO
AUTO-HARBOUR
OFF
OFF
HARBOUR
MANUAL
O
F
F
O
F
F
A
U
T
O
50%
FTC
RAIN
SEA
GAIN
D3936-3
3. Press the required soft key so that the slider box is highlighted.
4. The FTC, RAIN and GAIN soft keys toggle the control between Auto
and Manual mode. The SEA soft key toggles the control between
Auto-Harbour, Auto-Offshore and Manual mode. If you select
Manual mode, the last-used auto setting is maintained. You can only
move the slider if the control is set to Manual.
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Gain Control
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This section refers only to radome scanners. For full details on both radome
and open array scanners refer to the HSB Series Radar Scanners Owners
Handbook 81154_2.
Page 106
DC Power Connection
Radome Scanners
Open Array Scanners
Page 107
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Scanner Connection
The scanner cable connector shown in the illustration is not fitted to open
array scanners.
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Appendix A: Specification
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Preface
For full operation of the 5S open array scanner, the display software
version must be 4.xx (or higher) for a R70/R70RC, or 5.xx (or higher)
for a RL70/RL70RC. These software versions are normally already
installed in the display unit and are also fully compatible with the 2D and
4D radome scanners.
Early display units may not have the correct software for use with open
array scanners and will therefore require upgrading.
The software version can be confirmed by switching-on the display and
checking the version number during the magnetron warm-up sequence.
Note that if a scanner unit is not connected then the version number is
only displayed for 10 seconds.
We recommend that where a repeater display is fitted, both the repeater
and the master display are upgraded.
Where, necessary Software Upgrade Kits are available from your dealer,
distributor or from Raytheon Marine, Part Nos. R55020 (R70/R70RC)
and R55019 (RL70/RL70RC).
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5S
R70/R70RC
RL70/RL70RC
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