Magnum Open Array Radar Installation Instructions
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Poor installation
Weather conditions
Working aloft
Object lifting
Radar scanner safety
Potential ignition source
Radio Frequency (RF) radiation hazard
High voltage
Switch off power supply
Transmitted power density levels
Product warnings
Product grounding
Positive ground systems
Power supply voltage
Power supply protection
Service and maintenance
Regulatory notices
IEEE statement
ICNIRP Guidelines
Water ingress
Disclaimer
EMC installation guidelines
Suppression ferrites
Connections to other equipment
Compass safe distance
Declaration of Conformity
PSTI Compliance
Radar licensing
FCC Notice
IMO and SOLAS
Warranty policy and registration
Product disposal
Technical accuracy
Operation instructions
Multifunction display software version
Publication copyright
Document information
Applicable products
Applicable software version
Document illustrations
Product documentation
Operation instructions
Product and system overview
Product overview
Multiple radar scanners
Multiple radar scanner compatibility
VCM100 Voltage Converter Module (VCM)
Required additional components
Radar target acquisition data source requirements
Compatible multifunction displays
Magnum Radar feature compatibility
Typical system examples
Software updates
Installing software updates
Parts supplied
Parts supplied (pedestal and VCM100)
Parts supplied (antenna)
Special bundle and promotional products
Product dimensions
Product dimensions
Location requirements
Warnings and cautions
Potential ignition source
VCM100 location requirements
Radar scanner location requirements
Radar scanner mounting surface
Radar scanner mounting angle
Cables and connections — General information
General cabling guidance
Cable types and length
Cable routing and bend radius
Strain relief
Circuit isolation
Cable shielding
Suppression ferrites
Positive ground systems
Connecting cables
Network cable connector types
Radar scanner connections overview
Cable routing options
Making the Radar cable connection
Mounting
Tools required
Mounting the VCM100
Securing the pedestal to the mounting platform
Securing the Radar antenna to the pedestal
Radar scanner protection — sailing vessels
Network connections
Radar scanner connections overview
Making the Radar cable connection
Typical system examples
Radar cable extensions
Power connections
Pedestal power connections
Positive ground systems
Circuit breaker and fuse ratings
VCM100 power connections
VCM100 power wire gauge
VCM100 screen (drain) wire gauge
Product grounding
VCM100 grounding requirements
System checks
Radar scanner initial power on test
Radar check
Radar scanner safety
Radar transmission safety
Opening the Radar app
Check and adjust bearing alignment
Operation
Operation instructions
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Power up troubleshooting
Radar troubleshooting
VCM100 LED indications
Technical support
Raymarine technical support and servicing
Technical specification
Technical specification
Spares and accessories
Spares and accessories
RayNet to RayNet cables and connectors
RayNet to RJ45, and RJ45 (SeaTalk HS) adapter cables
Interpreting the radar display
Interpreting objects
Radar range
Radar image quality
Blind sectors
False echoes
Target smearing
Multi-path interference
Radar interference
Atmospheric conditions
Reflectors and beacons
Target Detection in clutter conditions
Gain
Sea state
Sea clutter
Rain clutter
Licensing issuing authorities
Ethernet (IPv4) networking of Raymarine devices with third-party products
