NorthStar Navigation 10 kW User Manual

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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

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Introduction to the Northstar radar

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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

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Set up the radar with the Northstar 6000i or 6100i

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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

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Manual tuning procedure for the 6000i or 6100i system

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5.1.1

10 kW radar system specifications....................................................................................................................................... 1

Northstar 10 kW Radar Installation Manual

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