Halo™ Radar Installation Manual
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1. SL Eee Ev EE D o POWER CONS STATUS ETHERNET 9 O 4 86 2 mm 3 39 gt ce 82 7 mm 3 26 _ gt Drawings Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 39 40 Pedestal and antennas 427 mm 16 81 s3 4 185 mm 7 28 gt 262 mm 10 31 6 69 ft Antenna 2038 mm 80 24 4 70 ft Antenna 1431 mm 56 34 3 70 ft Antenna 1127 mm 44 37 Drawings Halo pulse compression radar installation manual S g AE E E g di la ue 8 N SN e o E E t 30 L Antenna maximum rotation Drawings Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 41 Spare Parts Part Number Description 000 11463 001 Halo pedestal 000 11464 001 3ft 1127 mm antenna 000 11465 001 4 ft 1431 mm antenna 000 11466 001 6 ft 2038 mm antenna 000 11467 001 RI 12 Radar interface module AA010211 Broadband scanner intercon2. ee Ce Description Halo pulse compression radar pedestal and antenna Multi function displays RI 12 interface module RJ45 to 5 pin yellow Ethernet adapter p n 000 1 1246 001 NEP 2 or device with a built in Ethernet switch Ethernet cables Supplied with a 1 8 m 6 ft The RI 12 can connect either directly to a multifunction display or to other an Ethernet switch such as NEP2 or SonarHub Ou NW N N 28 Wiring Halo pulse compression radar installation manual NMEA 2000 The RI 12 can be connected to a Micro C NMEA 2000 network to receive heading and position information A heading sensor is required for the following functionality MARPA heading at 10 Hz or faster is required for the radar to calculate MARPA tracking Heading must also be connected to the display Radar Chart overlay and North up Heading is required by the multi function display For heading sensors that
3. RI 12 CONNECTOR LAYOUT O POWER 8 lt CONTROL 2 GR Hal NMEA2000 Lotes NETWORK ISE a gi O SCREEN TERMINATION i 43MOd HINNVIS O wen aana EN 198935 Aji I T J Bede 1 Halo RI 12 Interface module 2 NSO evo2 or other multifunction display one or more multifunction display needs to be set to power control master 3 Other Simrad device with remote power control 4 Power control bus 5 DC Power Wiring Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 27 Network An Ethernet network is used to distribute the radar data to compatible multi function displays The RI 12 is connected to the Ethernet network using a standard Simrad Ethernet cable and the supplied adapter cable The RI 12 can be connected either directly to any Simrad compatible MFD or to a network switch such as an NEP 2 or SonarHub LI maaa LI D E
4. Adjust open array park angle The park angle is the final resting position of the antenna relative to the heading line of the radar when the radar is set to standby The antenna will stop rotating at the desired offset Optionally the antenna can be held in place against wind by connecting the antenna park wire see Antenna park on page 30 gt Note When entering standby the antenna may rotate multiple times before coming to rest Radar Installation x E MENU Source Halo 223 A 3 Save Park angle Radar status Adjust open array park angle Adjust bearing alignment Adjust antenna height N HIN 90 I Select antenna length Sidelobe suppression Sector blanking Reset radar to factory defaults Sidelobe suppression gt Note This control should only be adjusted by experienced radar users Target loss in harbour environments may occur if this control is not adjusted correctly Occasionally false target returns can occur adjacent to strong target returns such as large ships or container ports This occurs because not all of the transmitted radar energy can be focused into a single beam by the radar antenna a small amount energy is transmitted in other directions This energy is referred to as sidelobe energy and occurs in all radar systems The returns caused by sidelobes tend to appear as arcs When the radar is mounted where there are metallic ob
5. The heat emissions may cause the equipment to break down Soot and smoke will degrade the performance of the radar DO NOT install the scanner close to the antennas of other equipment such as direction finders VHF antennas GPS equipment etc as it may cause interference DO NOT install the scanner where a large obstruction such as an exhaust stack is at the same level as the beam The obstruction is likely to generate false echoes and or shadow zones If no other alternative location use the sector blanking feature in the radar software see on page 33 DO NOT install the scanner where it will be subjected to strong vibrations because the vibrations could degrade the performance of the radar DO NOT install an open array close to halyards or flags because the wind could wrap these around the antenna and jam it Installation Guidelines Halo pulse compression radar installation manual Compass safe distance Warning Do not install the scanner inside of the recommended compass safe distances of any navigation instruments such as the magnetic compass and the chronometer The compass safe distances are as follows Minimum distance to install near the ships compass is 1 0m 3 3 ft STD 1 0 m 3 3 ft Steer 0 5 m 1 6 ft Multi radar installations Vertical Separation Pulse Compression Radar TX 4 Pulse Compression Radar TK S 3 m 9 8 ft SIBY L 3G 4G Radar D
6. Turkey IT Italy UK United Kingdom Note Most countries accept that RF power density levels below 100 W m2 cause no signifi cant RF hazard Radio Frequency RF Exposure Information Calculations for radar systems in table below show that the safe distance for a rotating antenna is within the antennas turning circle Irrespective users should stay well outside the turning circle of the antenna to avoid injury through impact as it spins 100 W m2 Occupational safe distance 10W m2 Public safe distance All Halo Radars O cm 0 ft 28 cm 0 92 ft Trademarks NMEA 2000 is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association Simrad is a trademark of Kongsberg Maritime AS Company registered in the US and other countries and is being used under license B amp G Lowrance StructureScan Navico SonicHub SimNet Skimmer InsightHD Halo Pulse Compression Radar Broadband Radar and Broadband Sonar are trademarks of Navico registered in the US and other countries About this manual This manual is a reference guide for installing the Simrad Halo pulse compression radar The manual does not cover basic background information about how equipment such as radars echosounders and AIS work Such information is available from our web site www support simrad yachting com Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows Note Used to draw the reader s attention to a comment or
7. more than one heading source the RI 12 will use the Simrad group source The source used by the Simrad group can be viewed or changed via the multifunction display in the Settings Network Sources menu gt Note lf an NMEA 0183 heading source is connected the RI 12 will use this It will ignore a NMEA 2000 heading source Antenna park The Halo Pulse Compression Radar has the ability to stop rotating the antenna and hold it at a predetermined angle in relation to the ships heading line The park angle is set in the display see Adjust open array park angle on page 34 In conjunction with this setting there is a park angle retention feature which is a very low current electromagnetic brake that will provide resistance for the antenna to maintain a parked angle against wind and movement The park brake requires a continuous low current DC supply 10 32 V DC This draws less than 100uA RI 1 2 CONNECTOR LAYOUT LU O POWER 8 lt CONTROL a PARK EUSE 29A Em screen NMEA2000 CI lotes NETWORK E H F1 ote3 MFD SCREEN TERMINATION scs D REMOTE PARK SCANNER AUX IN 30 Wiring Halo pulse compression radar installation manual When all connections have been made and checked the safety switch on the rear of the pedestal can be set to the ON position Wiring Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 31 32 Setup and configuration Setup and configura
8. Duplexer Circulator and isolator Mixer MIC front end IF section Center frequency 28 625 MHz Bandwidth 40 MHz max A D 16 bit 115 MSPS Narrower bandwidths defined by signal processing Noise figure 5 dB Average at front end input Compass safe distance STD 1 0 m 3 3 ft Steer 0 5 m 1 6 ft Communications Ports Ethernet 10 100 Base T for radar data and control Micro C male NMEA2000 via RI 12 NMEA 2000 PGNS USED 127250 Vessel Heading 127251 Rate of Turn 129025 Position Rapid Update 129026 COG amp SOG Rapid Update 129029 GNSS Position Data 130818 Proprietary NMEA 0183 Input via RI 12 Sentenses used by the radar application HDG HDT HDM GGA GLL RMC VTG Baud rate Auto sense 4800 9600 19200 or 38400 Antenna park Remote power on Motor Brushless with solid state commutation with electromagnetic braking for parking Inter connecting cable Uses the same cable as the 3G 4G radars Available in 10 m 33 ft 20 m 66 ft 30 m 100 ft lengths Ships with 20 m 66 ft Max length 30 m 100 ft Options for cable to exit from rear of pedestal or pole mount Specifications Halo pulse compression radar installation manual Drawings RI 12 le 213 0 mm 8 39 gt ep 195 0 mm 7 68 L
9. Halo Pulse com Compression Radar Installation Manual ENGLISH simrad yachting com O Orge gua Preface As Navico 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 distributor if you require any further assistance Itisthe owners sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in a manner that will not cause accidents personal injury or property damage The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW Governing Language This statement any instruction manuals user guides and other information relating to the product Documentation may be translated to or has been translated from another language Translation In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation This manual represents the product as at the time of printing Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries branches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice Copyright Copyright O 2015 Navico Holding AS Warranty The wa
10. T 40 SO3 Dual PowerTower for 40 cm satcom plus Halo 3 ft or 4 ft DPT 60 SO3 Dual PowerTower for 60 cm satcom plus Halo 3 ft or 4 ft Spare Parts Halo pulse compression radar installation manual x 988 1067 6 00 1 x www simrad yachting com CE05600
11. d as a navigation aid Always compare the navigation information received from your radar with data from other navigation aids and sources When a conflict arises between the navigation data from your radar and data from other navigation aids make sure you resolve the conflict before proceeding with navigation A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN NAVIGATION INFORMATION International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea mandate that when radar is on a vessel the radar must be used at all times regardless of weather conditions or visibility Numerous court decisions have ruled that the radar must be used and the radar operator must know all operational aspects of radar performance Otherwise they will face a greater risk of liability if an accident occurs Warning High Current Stored and Microwave Energy Hazard Technicians must exercise extreme care when working inside the unit ALWAYS remove power before removing the cover Some capacitors may take several minutes to discharge even after switching off the radar Before touching any high voltage components ground them with a clip lead Warning Halo Pulse Compression Radar blue 4 level static accent pedestal lighting may not be approved for use in your boating location Please check your local boating regulations before turning the blue accent lights ON Warning The microwave energy radiated by a radar antenna is harmful to
12. d where it can be easily connected to the ships ground the pedestal interconnection cable the power cable and the NMEA 2000 network Check that these cables and the ship s ground can easily reach the radar processor BEFORE you drill Use fasteners suited to the mounting surface material If the material is too thin for self tappers reinforce it or mount the RI 12 with machine screws nuts and washers Use only 304 or 316 stainless steel fasteners Mark the screw locations using RI 12 box as a template and drill pilot holes Hardware mounting Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 15 Install the pedestal The eight hex head bolts supplied are suitable for surfaces up to 25 mm 1 in thickness Use the 4 x M12 x 35 mm for a surface thickness from 5 mm 0 21 up to 13 mm 1 2 Use the 4 x M12 x 50 mm for surface thickness from 13 mm 1 2 up to 25 mm 17 If using longer bolts make sure they are of marine grade stainless steel and allow for minimum of 12 mm 0 3 and maximum of 20 mm 0 77 of thread contact For steel boats use the supplied isolating washers Isolating washer 20 mm 0 7 NANNY Steel 8d on men Isolating washer CONNNNN Surface thickness from 5 mm 0 2 up to 13 mm 1 2 Use Bolt LU N NN Surface thickness from 13 mm 1 2 up to 25 mm 1 Use Bolt 4xM12x50mm 4xM12x35 mm 1 Run the interconnectio
13. e The torque settings for the mounting bolts are 30 N m 40 Nm 22 1 ftlbf 39 5 ft bf 4 Connectthe 14 pin end of the interconnection cable Take care to align the connector correctly to avoid bending the pins Secure the locking collar by rotating clockwise until it clicks 4 d a IA NG 18 Hardware mounting Halo pulse compression radar installation manual Pole or tower mount Discreet cable connection The interconnection cable can be optionally connected discreetly underneath the pedestal by moving the 14 pin connector at the rear of the pedestal to a bracket underneath the pedestal Remove the retaining nut and pull back the connector and fly lead Fit the supplied blanking plug where the connector used to be gt Note The blanking plug is attached the bracket underneath the pedestal 3 Connect the interconnection cable Take care to align the connector correctly to avoid bending the pins Secure the locking collar by rotating clockwise until it clicks Lower the pedestal carefully over the bolt holes so that they are aligned Place a flat washer and spring washer onto each bolt as shown Insert bolts into the drilled holes and locate into the pedestals threaded mounting holes and tighten securely A 4 v X 2 Srl Om Hardware mounting Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 19 Fitting the antenna to the pedestal 1 Remove the protective cap
14. e doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement IC RSS GEN Sec 7 1 2 Warning Statement ENGLISH Under Industry Canada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication FRENCH Conform ment la r glementation d Industrie Canada le pr sent metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d un type et d un gain maximal ou inf rieur approuv pour l metteur par Industrie Canada Dans le but de r duire les risques de brouillage radio lectrique l intention des autres utilisateurs il faut choisir le type d antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonn e quivalente p ir e ne d passepas l intensit n cessaire l tablissement d une communication satisfaisante IC RSS GEN Sec 7 1 2 Warning Statement ENGLISH This radio transmitter Halo Pulse Compression Radar 4697A HALO has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for
15. e so that the beam has complete clearance else performance will be severely impaired For best performance the radar should be positioned to allow the beams to clear the superstructure of the boat 1 8 m 6ft Hard top width Below is a guide to determine the antenna height in relation to a vessels hard top overall width Every Increase of 200 mm 7 9 of hard top total width over 1 8m wide Increase the height of the antenna by 46 mm 1 8 Optimum performance D on 9 Direct hard top 18m 6 ft Ln O 46mm 1 81 ONO N 92mm 3 62 CS Zan ft E 138mm 5 43 Ament Tj 184mm 7 24 26 m 8 5 ft 230mm 9 06 2 8 m 9 1 ft LU 276mm L 9 69 3 0 m 9 8 ft Total hard top width uo There are many radar mounting options available from third party vendors such as Seaview Scanstrut and Edson see Third party mounting options on page 43 14 Installation Guidelines Halo pulse compression radar installation manual Hardware mounting Install the RI 12 radar Interface module Install the RI 12 in a dry location away from spray rain drips and condensation or excessive heat The mounting position should be easily accessible Always mount the RI 12 vertically with the cable entry points facing downwards This is to assist in cooling and to assist stopping any possible water ingress though the cable grommets The RI 12 must be locate
16. each antenna type indicated Antenna types not included in this list having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type are strictly prohibited for use with this device FRENCH Le pr sent metteur radio Halo Pulse Compression Radar 4697A HALO a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d antenne num r s ci dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l imp dance requise pour chaque type d antenne Les types d antenne non inclus dans cette liste ou dont le gain est sup rieur au gain maximal indiqu sont strictement interdits pour l exploitation de l metteur Max permissible Halo Antennas Description amen ete CE Impedance 000 11464 001 Antenna 3ft Halo 26 50 Ohm WR 90 Waveguide 000 11465 001 Antenna 4ft Halo 272 50 Ohm WR 90 Waveguide 000 11466 001 Antenna 6ft Halo 29 50 Ohm WR 90 Waveguide Preface Halo pulse compression radar installation manual CE Compliance Statement Countries of intended use in LI Liechtenstein the EU LV Latvia AT Austria LT Lithuania BE Belgium LU Luxembourg BG Bulgaria MT Malta CY Cyprus NL Netherlands CZ Czech Republic NO Norway DK Denmark PL Poland EE Estonia PT Portugal FI Finland RO Romania FR France SK Slovakia DE Germany SI Slovenia GR Greece ES Spain HU Hungary SE Sweden IS Iceland CH Switzerland IE Ireland TR
17. ession radar installation manual 25 26 Grounding requirements The RI 12 has a chassis ground terminal on the underside of the case The chassis ground is DC isolated from power ve to eliminate the risk of galvanic corrosion It is recommended that the RI 12 ground is connected to the vessels bonded ground or a non bonded RF ground at the closest possible location using 12 AWG wire or thicker Wiring Halo pulse compression radar installation manual Remote power control Remote power control is a feature that allows the power state of the radar to be controlled either from a switch or when a compatible multifunction display is powered on or off Note The power control jumper must be moved from AUTO to REMOTE for the radar to use the remote power on function Note V DC 5 V DC 32 V DC from either a multifunction display set as power control mas ter ora switch can be applied to the REMOTE port of the AUX IN connector for the remote power on to function Connect the yellow wire to external wake up of a compatible multifunction display to the remote input The radar will turn on when the display is turned on The display must be set to Master under Power Control Please refer to the displays user manual Note If the radar is turned off via remote power control while transmitting The radar will auto park the antenna before shutting down Note There must be a common batt ve for all devices on power control bus
18. from the pedestal and the protective label on the antenna that protects the wave guide Warning Do not operate the radar without the antenna connected gt Note The protection label and waveguide cover is in place to prevent contaminants from entering the waveguide These covers MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO INSTALL ING THE ANTENNA TO THE PEDESTAL 3 Note An antenna Sealing Ring is located under this label in the antenna waveguide chamber Ensure the Sealing Ring remains in place prior to installing the antenna to the pedestal 4 Place a flat washer then a split washer followed by a dome nut on to each of the four antenna studs Tighten the dome nuts using socket and torque wrench to 15 N m 11 ftlbf 3 Note A socket wrench is recommended to minimise risk of chipping the powder coated surface of the pedestal 20 Hardware mounting Halo pulse compression radar installation manual wa Iu Wiring Warning SAFETY SWITCH The pedestal unit has a safety switch which removes power from the radar and disables the antenna rotating during maintenance and service Make sure switch is set to off before commencing installation and back to ON after completion All wiring connections are made inside the RI 12 interface box It is necessary to remove the lid to gain access to the connections Remove the lid by unscrewing the six retaining screws Remove the grommet retaining clip Remove the rubber
19. g alignment Adjust antenna height Set antenna length Sidelobe suppression Sector blanking Reset radar to factory defaults Adjust antenna height Set the radar scanner height Use the slider control or the or SAVE buttons to set the value then gt Note The antenna height is the height of the antenna above the water line It is very impor tant to set the antenna height configured correctly as this will affect the sea clutter function Do not set the height to O Setup and configuration Halo pulse compression radar installation manual Radar Installation x EJ MENU Halo 223A save Antenna height Source Radar status Adjust open array park angle Adjust bearing alignment Adjust antenna height Select antenna length Sidelobe suppression Sector blanking m Reset radar to factory defaults Adjust bearing alignment Adjust the heading marker This is to align with the heading marker on the screen with the center line of the vessel this will compensate for any slight misalignment of the pedestal during installation Any inaccuracy will be evident when using MARPA or chart overlay Point the boat towards a stationary isolated object Adjust the bearing alignment so the heading line touches the end of the same object Use the slider control or the or buttons
20. gh bulkheads or 24 mm hole for the 14 pin connector pedestal end to pass though Run the interconnection cable between the pedestal and the location of the RI 12 Interface module m LO POWER 8 CONTROL AUTO RI 1 2 CONNECTOR LAYOUT ES O lo PARK ess NMEA2000 FUSE 25A 41MOd HINNYIS E E reed NETWORK SCREEN o REMOTE MFD TERMINATION PARK SCANNER SUPPLY AUXIN Wiring Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 23 PIN Wire color out 1 Black Pedestal power DC 2 Red Pedestal power DC 4 i Yellow Park angle retention 4 Drain Tinned wire 5 N A N A Cable connector 6 Blue RJ45 Pin 4 Scanner connector T E White Blue RJ45 Pin 5 8 White Brown RJ45 Pin 7 9 Brown RJA5 Pin 8 10 White Green RJ45 Pin 3 11 N A N A 12 White Orange RJ45 Pin 1 13 Green RJA5 Pin 6 14 Orange RJA5 Pin 2 RJ45 Connector pinout Pin Color White Orange P8 PL Orange White Green Blue White Blue Green White Brown Brown Required to complete OI A N RJ45 Connector RJ45 Crimping tool Connect the power cable Power for the radar is connected to the RI 12 Interface module The radar requires either a 12 or 24V DC supply capable of delivering 15A for 12V system a
21. grommets Pass the cables through the rubber grommets and into the RI 12 Use a sharp knife to cut a slit the grommet Wiring Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 21 22 RI 12 connections 123 4 mnn nana a E CE ETT 10 E 6 7 8 9 No Name Description 1 FUSE 25 Amp blade fuse 2 Power control REMOTE Remote power control activation jumper Move to REMOTE position so radar power state is controlled by a multifunction display or switch see Remote power control on page 27 3 Power control AUTO Radar will turn on when power is applied to the main power connector Remote power wire on AUX IN port is ignored 4 SCANNER POWER Large green connector Provides 36 V DC up to the pedestal and power for the park brake Connect the four wires of the interconnection cable matching the color coded sticker on the connector 5 NMEA 2000 Micro C NMEA 2000 network connection 6 SCREEN Alternative chassis ground connection see Grounding requirements on page 26 7 SUPPLY 12 or 24 V DC input 8 AUX IN Small connector NMEA 0183 data input remote power on and DC input for the antenna park brake 9 SCANNER RJ45 Ethernet data from the pedestal Connect the RJ45 connector of the interconnection cable 10 NETWORK MFD RJ45 Connects the radar to the navigation Ethernet network Wiring Halo pul
22. humans especially to the eyes NEVER look directly into an open waveguide or into the path of radiation from an enclosed antenna Remove power or use the Safety switch on the rear of the Pedestal to turn off the radar whenever it is necessary to work on the antenna unit or other equipment in the beam of the radar Introduction Halo pulse compression radar installation manual Check the parts Pedestal 1 Radar pedestal 2 Interconnection cable 20 m 65 ft other lengths available 3 Lifting strap 4 Blanking plug used when interconnection cable connected underneath the pedestal Blanking plug is fitted underneath when shipped 5 Anti seize grease Drill template 6 Mounting Bolts and washers a Bolts hex head M12 x 35 mm 316 5 5 x4 b Bolts hex head M12 x 50 mm 316 s s x4 C Flat washer M12 x 36 x 3 316 s s x4 d Spring washer M12 316 s s x4 e Isolating washer M12 x 38 x8 This manual Check the parts Halo pulse compression radar installation manual Antenna Description 1 Radar antenna 3 ft 3 70 ft Antenna 1127 mm 44 37 4 ft 4 70 ft Antenna 1431 mm 56 34 6 ft 6 69 ft Antenna 2038 mm 80 24 2 Dome nuts M8 316 s s 3 Spring washer M8 316 s s 4 Flat washer M8 x16x1 2 316 s s RI 12 Radar interface module No Description 1 RI 12 Radar interface module 2 Connector for the pedes
23. installation manual 8 Introduction This manual explains how to install the Halo Pulse Compression Radar system This manual should be used in conjunction with the installation manual provided with the display This manual is written for professional marine technicians installation technicians and service technicians Dealers may use information contained in this document The Halo Pulse Compression Radar combines the best characteristics of traditional pulse and FMCW broadband radar systems our Halo Radar uses Pulse Compression technology to provide an unprecedented mix of long and short detection range high target definition and minimal clutter Solid State technology means minimal warm up time and maximum ocean going reliability while compliance with upcoming Low Emission standards makes Halo Radar safe to run in anchorages and marinas The radar system consists of a pedestal antenna RI 12 radar interface and connection cables An Ethernet network cable is used to connect the RI 12 radar interface module to the navigation Ethernet network and is intended for use in a marine environment Note Antennas are available in three sizes 3 ft 4 ft and 6ft to suit customer requirements Note At the time of release the Halo radar will only work with Simrad NSSevo2 and NSOevo2 systems 3 Note The radar should be installed by a qualified radar technician Warnings Warning Use the radar at your own risk Your radar is designe
24. ipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there Preface Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 3 4 is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help INDUSTRY CANADA WARNING STATEMENTS IC RSS GEN Sec 7 1 3 Warning Statement ENGLISH This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device FRENCH Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil n
25. ists of radar pedestal antenna Interconnection cable and RI 12 Interface Module Type of emission Environmental Operating Temperature FCC IC R amp TTE Type Certification FCC ID RAYHALO ICID 4697A HALO R amp TTE Emissions compliant to 5M1541 4 including 40 dB dec future design objectives JI COC ETIST TS0 E Relative humidity IEC60945 Exposed product Shock and Vibration IEC60945 Exposed product and 20G 100 000 cycle UV IEC60945 Exposed product Waterproofing IPX6 Relative wind velocity 70 knots for 3 4 and 6 antenna at 48 rpm with RI 12 Power Power consumption 150 W peak at maximum wind velocity 40 W average at zero wind velocity 6 5 W average for Scanner RI 12 in Standby mode DC input R 12 10 8 V DC to 31 2 V DC 12 24 volt systems Pedestal voltage input is 36 V DC nominal generated by RI 12 Power up time Physical Height Antenna swing circle diameter 16 25 seconds from POWER OFF to TRANSMIT 448 mm 17 64 3 ft model 1141 mm 3 5 ft 4 ft model 1431 mm 4 5 ft 6 ft model 2045 mm 6 5 ft Component weights Antenna Instrumented range Transmitter Pedestal 18 75 Kg 41 31b Antenna 3 ft 1 Kg 9 0 Ib Antenna 4 ft 4 9 Kg 10 8 Ib Antenna 6 ft 6 5 Kg 14 3 Ib RI 12 bai 10 m 33 ft Cable Kg 2 4 Ib 20 m 66 ft Cable 2 3 3Kc 5 0 Ib 30 m 100 ft Cable 34 Kg 7 5 Ib 3 ft model 48 nm 4ft model 64 nm 6 ft model 72
26. jects near the radar sidelobe energy increases because the beam focus is degraded The increased sidelobe returns can be eliminated using the Sidelobe Suppression control in the Radar installation menu By default this control is set to Auto and normally should not need to be adjusted However if there is significant metallic clutter around the radar sidelobe suppression may need to be increased The control should be adjusted as follows 34 Setup and configuration Halo pulse compression radar installation manual Set radar range to between 1 2 nm to 1 nm and Sidelobe Suppression to Auto Take the vessel to a location where sidelobe returns are likely to be seen Typically this would be near a large ship container port or metal bridge Traverse the area until the strongest sidelobe returns are seen Change Auto sidelobe suppression to OFF then select and adjust the sidelobe suppression control until the sidelobe returns are just eliminated You may need to monitor 5 10 radar sweeps to be sure they have been eliminated Traverse the area again and readjust if sidelobes returns still occur Exit the installation menu Radar Installation X Source Halo 223 Radar status Adjust open array park angle Adjust bearing alignment Adjust antenna height Select antenna length Sidelobe suppression Sector blanking Reset radar to factory defaults Radar Status Provides information on the radar such as Softwa
27. mechanical mounting electrical wiring configuring the display or network system to work with the radar adjusting the radar for proper performance The radar s ability to detect targets depends greatly on the position of its scanner The ideal location for the scanner is high above the vessel s keel line where there are no obstacles A higher installation position increases the radar ranging distance but it also increases the minimum range around the vessel where targets cannot be detected and increases seaclutter pick up When youre deciding on the location please consider The length of the 20 m 66 ft interconnection cable supplied with the radar is usually sufficient A longer 30 m 98 ft cable is available 30 m 98 ft is the longest the cable that can be used If the roof of the wheelhouse is the highest existing location consider installing a radar mast or tower on which you can mount the radar You may also need to construct a working platform for your own safety during installation and servicing work If you locate the scanner on the mast position it on the forward side so that there is a clear view to the front of the vessel It is preferable to install the scanner parallel to the line of the keel DO NOT DO THIS DO NOT install the scanner too high up where its weight will alter the stability of the vessel and cause degrade the radar picture over short ranges DO NOT install the scanner close to lamps or exhaust outlets
28. n cable between the pedestal and the location of the RI 12 Interface module The 14 pin connector end of the interconnection cable connects to the pedestal 3 Note Protect the connectors especially the RJ45 connector when pulling cable through the boat and avoid putting strain on to the connectors 3 Note The interconnection cable is 9 mm in diameter A 14 mm hole will be required in order for the RJ45 connector end to pass through to the RI 12 or 24 mm for the 14 pin connector to pass through to the pedestal 2 Stick down the mounting template in the desired installation location observing correct orientation Minor deviation can be compensated for in the radar software 16 Hardware mounting Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 3 4 5 Drill pilot holes Then use a 12 5 mm 1 27 drill bit to drill the four holes where shown on the mounting template Remove the mounting template Lift the pedestal into position using the supplied lifting strap Warning Do not lift the pedestal with the antenna attached Hardware mounting Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 17 Surface mount Rear cable connection 1 Position the scanner carefully over the bolt holes so that they are aligned 2 Place a flat washer and spring washer onto each bolt as shown Insert bolts into the drilled holes and locate into the pedestals threaded mounting holes and tighten securely gt Not
29. nd 8A for 24V system continuous The RI 12 is protected against reverse polarity over and under voltage The RI 12 must be connected to a dedicated fuse circuit breaker The fuse circuit breaker should be labeled accordingly Voltage Cable length DAN GS II 5 anni ZI Om AD 20 m 66 ft 12V DC 2 1 mm 12 AWG 3 3 mm 8 AWG 14 1 mm 6 AWG N A 24V DC 1 3 mm 14 AWG 12 1 mm 12 AWG 3 3 mm 8 AWG 14 1 mm 6 AWG gt Note Above values in mm diameter of the cable conductor 3 Note The RI 12 has an optional remote power control mode that can enable a compatible multifunction display or ignition switch to control the power state of the radar see Remote power control on page 27 24 Wiring Halo pulse compression radar installation manual Connecting power Strip away approximately 10 mm 047 of the insulation at the end of each core of the power cable Unscrew the retention screw from the positive input connector identi ed by the sign on the radar processor Insert the bare end of the positive wire into the positive power cable input connector to make a connection Tighten the holding screw to hold the positive wire in place Gently pull on the positive wire to ensure that it is secured Repeat this process to connect the negative wire to the negative power cable input connector identified by the sign ulli 12 or 24 V DC Wiring Halo pulse compr
30. nection cable 10 m 33 ft AA010212 Broadband scanner interconnection cable 20 m 65 6 ft AA010213 Broadband scanner interconnection cable 30 m 98 5 ft 000 11246 001 Adapter cable yellow Ethernet female to RJ45 male 150 mm 5 9 000 00127 28 Ethernet cable 0 6 m 2 ft 000 0127 51 Ethernet cable 1 8 m 6 ft 000 0127 29 Ethernet cable 4 5 m 15 ft 000 0127 30 Ethernet cable m 25 ft 000 0127 37 Ethernet cable 15 2 m 50 ft 24005936 24006694 ATTO NMEA0183 NMEA 2000 converter SimNet connector AT10HD NMEA0183 heading to NMEA 2000 converter SimNet connector 42 Spare Parts Halo pulse compression radar installation manual Third party mounting options Seaview www seaviewglobal com Image Seaview part no Description PMF 57 M1 127 mm 5 77 tall forward leaning mount PMA 5 7 M1 127 mm 5 7 tall aft leaning mount ADA R1 Top plate ADA HALO 3 Adapter plate Used in conjunction with ADA R1 and a mounting tower RW4 7 4 Angled wedge adapter ADA HALO 2 Adapter for replacing 3G 4G Raymarine and Garmin radars with Halo PMA DM2 M2 Dual mount Not for 6 ft Halo Spare Parts Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 43 44 Scanstrut www scanstrut com Scanstrut Part No Description APT6003 150 mm 6 Aluminium PowerTower for Halo 3 ft ft 6ft DP
31. nm Solid state module with no long term transmitter power degradation Rotation Approx 24 to 48 rpm Min 20 rpm at Max 70 kts Software controlled in modes Beam width 3 ft 2 4 10 3 dB width 1 7 deg with Beam sharpening mode ON 4 ft 1 8 10 3 dB width 1 3 deg with Beam sharpening mode ON 6 ft 1 2 10 3 dB width 0 8 deg with Beam sharpening mode ON Beam width Vertical 25 20 96 3 dB width Plane of polarization Horizontal Polarization Sidelobe level 3 ft Below 23 dB max within 4109 Below 30 dB max outside 109 Specifications Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 37 Side lobe level 4 ft Below 23 dB max within 10 Below 30 dB max outside 10 Side lobe level 6 ft Below 23 dB max within 109 Below 30 dB max outside 10 Transmitter frequency Synthesized Upper half of X Band 9 410 9 495 GHz Peak power output 25 W 1096 under any transmit condition up to 10 duty cycle max Pulse length PRF and Compression ratio Pulse length 0 04 usec Chirp length 2 96 usec Chirp Bandwidth 2 32 MHz Up to 1 pulse and 5 chirps in a burst with burst repetition rate of 500 2000 Range and mode dependent Effective Pulse Compression Ratio less than 150 in all modes SART RACON Triggering Yes trigger distance about 1nm max weather sea state and SART position dependent
32. o not install the Halo pulse compression radar on the same beam plane asa conventional pulse radar A pulse radar must be set to STBY or OFF any time the Halo radar is being operated gt Note Possible interference could be reduced by using the sector blanking feature see on page 33 Power boat installations scanner angle down at the front Beam angle is 12 5 either side of center Installation Guidelines Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 13 Considerations for direct roof mounting When deciding a suitable mounting location for the Halo Pulse Compression Radar be aware that the vertical radar beam extends to 25 either side of horizontal With 50 of the power projecting in a beam 12 5 off horizontal If the radar beams cannot clear the roof line this will decrease performance of the radar Depending on the size of the hard top of the vessel it is recommended to elevate the antenna to allow the radar beams to clear the roof line Below are guide lines on heights above the hard top The below illustrates an installation with the Halo Pulse Compression Radar mounted directly on to a large hard top This installation could suffer decreased performance as the radar energy is either reflected or absorbed by the hard top gt Note Where the mounting surface is constructed of any form of metal you must elevate the dom
33. output NMEA 0183 see NMEA 0183 on page 30 For magnetic heading sensors heading calibration should be performed before using MARPA or Chart Overlay and repeated annually and after any major structural changes to the vessel RI 1 2 CONNECTOR LAYOUT O power Ze gm CONTROL SS PARK FUSE 25A 3 PARK SCANNER SUPPLY A UX IN SCREEN TERMINATION Description Halo radar pedestal and antenna po RI 12 interface modules N NMEA 2000 compliant heading sensor Compatible multifunction display Micro C drop cables Network power 12 V DC Micro C backbone NMEA 2000 with terminators NO UI BB W Wiring Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 29 NMEA 0183 The RI 12 has one NMEA 0183 RS422 to accept heading and position information The NMEA 0183 port is auto sensing and can accept 4800 9600 19200 or 38400 baud rates Sentences used HDG HDT HDM GGA GLL RMC VTG Heading should be at a minium of 10 Hz update rate RI 1 2 CONNECTOR LAYOUT O power Se sial O o CONTROL E 5 PARK FUSE 25A S KOREEN NMEA2000 D Joies NETWORK IM een INE El MFD SCREEN diii E TERMINATION ppry NMEA 0183 RX A NMEA 0183 RX B RI 12 heading source selection The RI 12 receives heading via the NMEA 2000 network and transmits this data to the radar where MARPA processing is performed For Simrad installations with
34. re version Serial number and operating hours Radar Status X 4 Scanner info Type Halo Software version 5 0 91 Operating hours 114 Serial number 1502030223 gt Scanner features Radar overlay status GPS invalid No network heading Reset Radar to factory defaults Reset to factory defaults function will only reset radar control settings not installation settings Radar Installation x Source Halo 223 A 7 Radar status Adjust open array park angle Adjust bearing alignment Adjust antenna height Select antenna length Sidelobe suppression Sector blanking JA Are you sure you want to reset the radar to factory defaults Reset to factory defaults Yes No Setup and configuration Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 35 Control pedestal accent lighting The Halo Pulse Compression Radar pedestal has a blue accent light The LED accent light has four light levels controlled from the radar menu gt Note The accent light can only be adjusted when the radar is in standby Halo Pulse Compression Radars blue 4 level static accent pedestal lighting may not be approved for use in your boating location Please check your local boating regulations before turning the blue accent lights ON 36 Setup and configuration Halo pulse compression radar installation manual Specifications Description 25 W Halo Pulse Compression Radar System System cons
35. rranty card is supplied as a separate document In case of any queries refer to the brand web site of your display or system www simrad yachting com Declarations and conformance This equipment is intended for use in international waters as well as coastal sea areas administered by countries of the E U and E E A Compliance Statements The Simrad Halo pulse compression radar Comply with CE under R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available in the following website under model documentation section www simrad yachting com FCC Warning Statement FCC Part 15 19 Warning Statement THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION FCC Part 15 21 Warning Statement NOTE NAVICO INC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT FCC Part 15 105 b Warning 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 FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equ
36. se compression radar installation manual LED Indicator lights Indication Power Green steady Power is applied and the radar is turned on by either remote power on or power control jumper set to Auto Comms Green fast flashing NMEA 2000 traffic present Green slow flashing RI 12 with pedestal communication active Off No NMEA 2000 data and no communication with the pedestal Status Green steady Radar is transmitting Orange Radar is in standby Red Low input voltage lt 10V DC RI 12 has stopped sending power to the pedestal Red flashing Power supply fault Ethernet Green fast flashing Successful communications with an MFD Green steady Physical connection to an Ethernet device exists but there is no communication with any MFD Off No connection to any other active Ethernet device Pedestal Interconnection cable The interconnection cable connects the radar pedestal to the RI 12 Interface module The cable connects to the pedestal using a 14 pin connector The pedestal 14 pin connector can be set to either rear exit or discrete exit underneath the pedestal see Pole or tower mount Discreet cable connection on page 19 Note Protect the connectors especially the RJ45 connector when pulling cable through the boat and avoid putting strain on to the connectors The interconnection cable is 9 mm in diameter A 14 mm hole will be required in order for the RJ45 Interface module end to pass throu
37. some important information warning Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that they should proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and or damage to equipment personnel Preface Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 5 6 Preface Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 21 22 23 23 26 2 28 29 30 30 30 32 32 32 32 33 34 34 34 35 35 36 37 39 39 40 42 43 Contents Introduction Check the parts Pedestal Antenna RI 12 Radar interface module Tools required Installation Guidelines Compass safe distance Multi radar installations Power boat installations Considerations for direct roof mounting Hardware mounting Install the RI 12 radar Interface module Install the pedestal Fitting the antenna to the pedestal Wiring RI 12 connections LED Indicator lights Pedestal Interconnection cable Grounding requirements Remote power control Network NMEA 2000 NMEA 0183 RI 12 heading source selection Antenna park Setup and configuration Entering radar setup on your display Select the antenna length Adjust antenna height Adjust bearing alignment Sector blanking Adjust open array park angle Sidelobe suppression Radar Status Reset Radar to factory defaults Control pedestal accent lighting Specifications Drawings RI 12 Pedestal and antennas Spare Parts Third party mounting options Contents Halo pulse compression radar
38. tal interconnection cable 3 Connector for Aux In NMEA 0183 remote power and park brake 4 Mounting hard ware 5 Ethernet adapter RJ45 male to 5 pin female 150 mm 5 97 6 Ethernet cable 1 8 m 6 ft 7 Micro C T Joiner 8 Micro C drop cable 1 8 m 6 ft 10 Check the parts Halo pulse compression radar installation manual Tools required Description Drill Torgue wrench 19 mm socket 13 mm socket Drill bit 12 5 mm 1 2 Sharp Knife Screw driver pozidrive Screw driver flat blade OO CON AU d WIN Screw driver flat blade small Tools required Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 11 12 Installation Guidelines Warning A radar unit should only be installed by a qualified marine technician as improper installation poses risks to the installer the public and to the safety of the vessel Warning Before commencing any installation or maintenance on the Halo radar make sure the safety switch on the rear of the pedestal is set to OFF There is a transmit interlock that prevents radar transmissions if the scanner is not rotating However a high voltage remains for a period of time after the system is turned off If you are not familiar with this type of electronics consult with a trained service or installation technician before attempting to service any part of the equipment Installation includes
39. tion of the Halo radar has been simplihed compared to traditional pulse radars There is no zero range adjustment time delay no warm up time and no burn in required Source On the radar page choose the radar to be setup using the source drop down MENU gt SOURCE When setting up the Halo Pulse Compression radar choose either Halo A or Halo B Note Following settings require the radar to be in Transmit mode MENU gt TRANSMIT Entering radar setup on your display Enter radar installation by pressing MENU SETTINGS RADAR INSTALLATION Settings Radar Installation x O System North indicator Range rings CO Chart gering Range markers o Echo Compass radar Heading line Ce Autopilot UE Adjust antenna height Data bar K 0 Navigation Select antenna length MARPA Source Halo 223 Radar status Adjust open array park angle SG SJ IS Adjust bearing alignment Sidelobe suppression B Fuel Installation PP Sector blanking LS ext Tracks A Alarms Reset radar to factory defaults There are three essential steps to setup the Halo radar Set antenna length Set antenna height Set bearing alignment Select the antenna length Select the correct length of antenna Select Save to exit back to the radar installation page Radar Installation x BAN Source Halo 223 A Save Radar status 3 ft 4ft Adjust open array park angle 6ft Adjust bearin
40. to set the value then SAVE Radar Installation X Source Halo 223 A Bearing alignment Radar status Adjust open array park angle Adiust bearing alignment 9 Adjust antenna height Select antenna length Sidelobe suppression Sector blanking Reset radar to factory defaults Setup and configuration Halo pulse compression radar installation manual 33 Sector blanking On vessels where the radar is installed in close proximity to a mast or structure that could cause unwanted reflections or interference to appear on the radar image Use the sector blanking feature to stop the radar from transmitting in the direction up to four sectors 3 Note Sectors are setup relative to the heading line of the radar The bearing of the sector is measured from the front of the vessel to the center line of the sector Radar Installation MENU Source Halo 223 Back Sector 1 Blanking sector active Radar status Sector 1 i Bearing ofthe blanking sector releative to the bow Bearing is center line of the sector Bearing Adjust open array park angle EDO Sector 2 gt Adjust bearing alignment Width Width of the sector in degrees Sector 3 gt 20 Adjust antenna height Sector 4 Select antenna length Sidelobe suppression Sector blanking Reset radar to factory defaults
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