NorthStar Navigation 10 kW - Manual (Page 4)

Contents
1.1 FCC Statement............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Industry Canada ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Compliance Statement............................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.4 Disclaimer..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.6 Feedback from you ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Preface 5
3 Introduction to the Northstar radar 7
3.1 10 kW radar system overview................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Check the 10 kW radar parts .................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.3 Install the radar.........................................................................................................................................................................12
3.3.1 Choose the scanner location ...............................................................................................................................................12
3.3.2 How to find the optimum height for the scanner ........................................................................................................15
3.3.3 How to find the maximum detection range...................................................................................................................15
3.3.4 How to reduce false echoes and shadow zones ...........................................................................................................16
3.3.5 Install an open array scanner on a trestle........................................................................................................................17
3.3.6 10 kW radar dimensions........................................................................................................................................................18
3.3.7 Install the 10 kW scanner unit ............................................................................................................................................18
3.3.8 When to install the open array............................................................................................................................................19
3.3.9 Install the radar processor ....................................................................................................................................................19
3.3.10 Wire the radar system ...................................................................................................................................................20
3.3.11 Set up the radar with the Northstar 8000i system...............................................................................................35
4 Set up the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i 36
4.1.2 Before you turn on the radar for the first time...............................................................................................................36
4.1.3 Turn the radar on.....................................................................................................................................................................36
4.1.4 Turn the radar off.....................................................................................................................................................................36
4.1.5 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................................42
4.1.6 Troubleshoot the radar..........................................................................................................................................................43
5 Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system 46
5.1.1 10 kW radar system specifications....................................................................................................................................... 1
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