Raymarine Radome Scanners Scanner User Manual


 
Important information 1
Important information
Introduction
This handbook contains an explanation of how to install, connect and
maintain your radome scanner and covers the following models:
RD218 - 18” 2kW Radome scanner.
RD424 - 24” 4 kW Radome scanner.
Your radar has been designed and manufactured to meet the rigorous
demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its
intended function unless installed, operated and maintained properly.
Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for installa-
tion contained in this handbook.
When properly installed and operated, the use of this radar will conform to
the requirements of:
IEEE C95.1 - 1999 - Standard for Safety Levels with respect to Human
Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300GHz.
ICNIRP Guidelines 1998 - International Commission on Non-Ionising
Radiation Protection: Guidelines for limiting exposure to time-varying
electric, magnetic and electro-magnetic fields (up to 300GHz) 1998.
Intended use
This product is a radar scanner intended for use within a navigational radar
system. The intended application is for leisure marine boats and work
boats not covered by IMO/SOLAS carriage requirements.
Safety notices
WARNING
Radio Frequency Radiation Hazard
The radar antenna emits electromagnetic radio frequency
(RF) energy which can be harmful particularly to your eyes.
DO NOT look at the antenna at close range.
It is important that the radar is turned off whenever
personnel are required to come close to the scanner
assembly or associated equipment. It is recommended that
the radar scanner is mounted out of range of personnel
(above head height).
Distances from the face of the radar at which RF radiation
levels of 100 W/m
2
and 10 W/m
2
exist are given below
Model
Distance to 100 W/m
2
point
Distance to 10 W/m
2
point
RD218 Nil
Worst case
1.0m
RD214 Nil
Worst case
1.0m