USER MANUAL RASMUS 1 RADAR SIGNAL MULTIPLYING
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1. never open the instrument and never try to repair it by yourself e This instrument is designed to increase your safety So handle it carefully If suspecting that the instrument may be not used further for the intended purpose switch it out off and send it back to Dantronik Marine rasmus GmbH for inspection e On activation rasmus 1 sends out radar frequencies Avoid direct exposure to this So keep yourself at a safe distance of at least 0 5 m apart e This is a safety relevant device which runs a self test after power on You should initiate it on regular basis See the self test description in paragraph Setting into Operation Instrument Description rasmus 1 is an active electronic Radar Reflector an active Radar Target Enhancer designed to improve the navigation safety On receiving a radar signal when in standby mode the instrument is activated automatically and sends back an electronically amplified echo to the radar display screen of the transmitter On heavy traffic seaways and mainly during the dark time and in bad weather conditions such as fog storm and heavy rain rasmus 1 allows small boats motorboats yachts and rubber boats to be reliably detected by ships radar screens Additionally an audio signal is integrated to indicate a radar signal is received when switched on by buzzing sound This is in particular as well recommended for yachtsmen going on one hand tour as for sailing with small crews Note T2. USER MANUAL RASMUS 1 RADAR SIGNAL MULTIPLYING SYSTEM RTE RADAR TARGET ENHANCER rasmus MAR N E p 1 Contents INFOdoGiioni 3 3 ceh ee 3 Safety PrecaullOns narrar e o E n E eds 3 Instrument Description eese 3 e 4 Delivery Set ee 4 Control Unit Functions uie ee 5 Ses ee ice News cab 5 Setting into Operation 6 Technical DSta ao cse a 7 Warranty iea eee iaia 7 Declaration of Conformity Herner 8 Drilling Templates 220 eeen nennen 9 Notes sent 11 Address E 12 p 2 Introduction We highly appreciate your confidence in and choice of the Dantronik Marine rasmus GmbH product This User Manual provides essential information related to function installation mounting servicing and troubleshooting of your rasmus 1 Therefore prior to use of the instrument read this Manual thoroughly and then follow it accurately rasmus 1 is designed to resist all and operate reliably in extreme weather conditions Safety Precautions Use the instrument for the intended purpose only note supply voltage data and connect the instrument to an authorized voltage supply only This is the way to ensure the reliable and safe operation Any different way to use the instrument may cause unit damage and risks during use e rasmus 1 has no wearing parts So
3. e standby mode Functional test with radar contact After successful self testing red LED blinks to indicate when the instrument has radar contact In these cases the instrument is active If BUZZER is activated by switch pressing the buzzing sound is active and the associated green LED blinks In case of malfunctioning please check all plug in connections wiring and polarity If everything is connected properly the battery power must be checked If the battery is well charged check the fuse of the control unit and if required replace it 5 x 20 mm low current fuse 1A of central slow type p 6 Technical Data Consumption current in passive mode 70 mA in active mode lt 380 mA Supply voltage 12 24 VDC Frequency 9 3 9 5 GHz Effective range 0 1 12 nm depending on the height and place of installation Gain 58 dB typ Coverage in azimuth 360 in elevation 12 5 Output pulse power 0 8 W typ E I R P output 0 6 W min Receiver sensitivity better than 48 dBm E I R P input Operating temperature 30 to 60 C Storage temperature 50 to 65 C Antenna length 480 mm Diameter without mounting plate 78 mm Mounting plate diameter 80 mm Antenna weight 1 3 kg Antenna waterproof accord IP 68 Control unit dimensions 68x115x49 mm Control unit waterproof accord IP 66 Control unit weight 0 3 kg We reserve the right to alterations Warranty Within the scope of the manufacturer s terms and limited to th
4. he supply voltage should be within the range of 12 to 24 VDC to ensure compliance with all specified characteristics and essential technical requirements p 3 Certification The instrument is EC Directive R amp TTE certified and has been tested to EN 60215 EN 60945 EN ETS 301 843 1 and intern recommendation ITU R M 1176 with reference to Reg TP SSB OR N006 Tested and approved by BSH Federal Naval Hydrographic Office Germany CE 0560 According to the EC Directive this product is approved for use in the following countries eapproved for unrestricted use X not applied for Notification Y user s application for national permit to use is mandatory Countries B Belgium e IRL Ireland Y P Portugal e D Germany e Italy e IS Iceland e CH Switzerland X E Spain Y L Luxemburg X S Sweden e FIN Finland Y GR Greece e NL the Netherlands e UK United Kingdom e F France e A Austria X Delivery Set Instrument includes 1 Antenna Unit 2 Control Unit 3 Cable 15 m and 10 m long sections between the control unit and antenna respectively the control unit and battery 4 Battery Connector Terminals p 4 Description of the picture Indication Power On Standby Indication Buzzer On On Off Switch Indication Radar Contact Activated Buzzer Switch On Off Fuse Cable connecting to the onboard battery Wiring diagram Cable connecting from the Anten
5. is we warrant the proper operation of the instrument provided that all the instructions of this Manual are fully met the instrument is not mechanically damaged and no evidence of opening and repair is found The warranty period is 3 years from the date of sale date of invoice We warrant that the improperly operating instrument will be subject to a selective repair or replaced by a new one Our liability is limited to the purchase value of our device All further going damages and claims are excluded The instrument must be sent directly at our address with the attached invoice copy and brief defect description We return the instrument also directly at the customer s address p 7 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity I hereby declare that the product Dantronik Marine rasmus1 name of product type or model batch or serial number is conformity with the essential requirements as described in Directive 1999 5 EC and satisfies all the technical regulations applicable to the product within this directive Recommendation ITU R M 1176 reg TP SSB OR 006 RN ETS 301 843 1 IEC 945 EN60945 IEC 215 EN60215 Title s of regulations standards etc MANUFACTURER Address Dantronik Marine rasmus GmbH Fahrensodde 20 D 24944 Flensburg GERMANY Point of contact E Wabbel 49 461 31 33 109 fax ext 200 ew dantronik marine de Name telephone fax number and e mail Flensburg den 22 May 2003 Da
6. na to the Control Unit Function of the Control Unit Switch POWER By pressing the switch button power is on rasmus 1 is now in the standby mode Green indicator POWER the LH light emitting diode LED starts blinking By pressing again power is off Red LED RADAR This LED blinks if rasmus 1 is hit by a radar beam Switch BUZZER This switch allows audio signal activation Additionally RH LED blinks green if BUZZER is activated In case of radar contact the buzzing sound is active Installation Installation needs to be done by trained personnel with following strictly installation instructions Antenna Unit 1 The antenna unit shall be mounted when at a fixed moorage or winter stay It may be fixed with 8 screws or wood screws to any suitable or special rasmus 1 attachment rigging e g on the mast top in aft basket or on a flat surface the cabin roof Observe the rule the higher the mounting point the larger the effective range So avoid mounting below the height of 2 m above water level Further if possible Please avoid as far as possible that Antenna is shaded by materials or superstructures When mounting the antenna be careful to prevent contact corrosion damages in between the instrument and a bearing surface So we recommend applying a packing rubber collar rigging Be careful also to keep the distance of at least 1 m from metallic items for perfect operation Lay the cable from
7. ntronik Marine rasmus GmbH p 8 DRILLING TEMPLATES Antenna unit Figure p 9 DRILLING TEMPLATES Control Unit Figure p 10 Notes p 11 Address Marine rasmus GmbH Fahrensodde 20 D 24944 Flensburg Germany Telephone 49 461 31 33 0 Fax 49 461 31 13 200 Rev May 2003 www dantronik marine de e mail info dantronik marine de p 12
8. the control unit to the antenna so that it is clear of and resistant to wear factors to ensure damage protection To ensure the instrument to operate perfectly never shorten or extend the cable If trimming is required please contact the manufacturer so as to avoid loss of warranted benefits p 5 Control Unit 2 The onboard mains must be voltage free when connecting to it during installation It is advisable to place the control unit in the cabin wheel house or near the boat rudder If possible it is necessary to protect it against water splashes and to fix it with four screws or wood screws The control unit should be installed in a closed cabin wheelhouse or near a control board The power cable should be connected to an onboard battery or mains having a nominal voltage of 12 to 24 VDC Please observe the voltage polarity Caution the short circuit causes the risk of damage to the onboard battery Take care that the battery is in a good charged state Setting into Operation After mechanical and electrical installation the functional tests shall be run Firstly energize the system by pressing switch POWER Blinking of green LED indicates that power is on Test 1 without radar contact Simultaneously with the green LED the Red LED RADAR blinks for a second to indicate that the instrument operates properly This is self testing of your rasmus 1 running each time the system is started The instrument is now in th
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