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The document provides an overview and introduction to operating a marine radar system. It describes the radar's features such as a thin display unit, easy operation using few keys, and dual range viewing. The manual consists of chapters covering installation, functions, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and specifications.

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2 Chap1 OverView

The document provides an overview and introduction to operating a marine radar system. It describes the radar's features such as a thin display unit, easy operation using few keys, and dual range viewing. The manual consists of chapters covering installation, functions, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and specifications.

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CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW

1.1 Introduction

The RA40/41/42 represents a compact, high-performance marine radar that delivers a


peak power output of 2 kW (RA40)/4 kW (RA41/42) from the antenna and uses an 10-inch
monochrome liquid crystal display.
In addition to a microcomputer, it incorporates a video signal processing LSI and a newly
developed LSI chip exclusively designed for radars, thus providing versatile functionality and
high performance.

Features
1. A thin display unit incorporating a liquid crystal display.
2. Easy operation using only a few keys and menu screens.
3. A position of key and its function can be set in position ( Selectable soft function
key).
4. Easy operation by the rotary knob.
Gain, STC, FTC, EBLs, VRMs etc. can be controlled by the rotary knob.
4. A short and a long range echo can be seen at a time ( Dual range radar).
5. Semi-3D screen display for easy identification of targets in noise.
6. Capable of continuous distance range changes (Continual variable range).
7. Waterproof construction of display allows installation at any desired location.

1.2 Organization of This Manual

This manual provides a wide range of information necessary to operate the RA40/41/42
radar ranging from the basic knowledge on radars to the methods of operating, installing, and
maintaining the radar. The manual also provides rather detailed technical information on
how to adjust video display to obtain clear images. You are requested to read this manual
thoroughly from beginning to end in order to understand the various functions of the radar so
you can take full advantage of its advanced functions. If you are using a radar for the first
time, refer to the basic data on radars in CHAPTER 2.

This manual consists of the following chapters:

USING RADAR FOR THE FIRST TIME ...................... CHAPTER 2


INSTALLATION ...................... CHAPTER 3
FUNCTIONS AND NAMES ...................... CHAPTER 4
OPERATION ...................... CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ...................... CHAPTER 6
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... CHAPTER 7
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................... CHAPTER 8

If you are an experienced user of radars, skip CHAPTER 2 and begin from CHAPTER 3.

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