Simrad R5000 User manual
ENGLISH
R5000 Radar system
Operator Manual
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Preface
Disclaimer
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.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment in a manner that will not
cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely
responsible for observing maritime safety 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.
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.
Governing language
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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.
Copyright
Copyright © 2018 Navico Holding AS.
Trademarks
Navico®is a registered trademark of Navico Holding AS.
Simrad®is used by license from Kongsberg.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to the
brand website of your unit or system:
www.navico-commercial.com
Compliance statement
Navico declare under our sole responsibility that the product conforms with the
requirements of:
•European Council Directive 2014/90/EU on Marine Equipment modified by Commission
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/773 (May 2018) - Wheelmark
The relevant declaration of conformity is available in the product's section at the following
website:
•www.navico-commercial.com
About this manual
Intended audience
This manual is written for system operators.
The manual assumes that the reader has basic knowledge about this type of equipment with
regards to:
•operation
•nautical terminology and practices
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Important text conventions
Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows:
ÚNote: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or 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.
Software version
You can view the software version installed on the unit in the about dialog:
The manual will continuously be updated to match new software releases. The latest
available manual version can be downloaded from the product website on:
www.navico-commercial.com
Change log
Part no Date and description
988-12294-001 2018-Sept-19
First version.
988-12294-002 2018-Nov-01
Updated to match software release.
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Safety precautions
Safety precautions described in this section are applicable to the radar system. They are
general safety precautions that are not related to any specific procedure, and they might
therefore not appear elsewhere in this manual. They are recommended precautions that
personnel must understand and apply during operation and maintenance of the system.
You are obliged to read these operating instructions prior to operation, and to adhere to the
operating instructions in order to prevent possible danger. Prevention of danger includes
that operator personnel are trained and authorized for safe operation of the equipment. We
assume no liability for damage due to improper operation which could have been
prevented.
The system must only be operated by persons who have passed the relevant mandatory
training on the respective systems and applications. Only reading these operating
instructions cannot replace such training. Persons authorized to operate, maintain and
troubleshoot the system are instructed and trained by Simrad. Persons operating or servicing
this radar system must be familiar with the general safety regulations and specific safety
systems, and they must have passed all required training. They must have read the relevant
operating instructions and manuals before starting to work.
Have these operating instructions always at hand on all relevant locations, and ensure that
copies are available to all operators. Operating personnel must at all times follow all safety
regulations.
During normal operation, the unit can be quickly disconnected from the main power line by
turning OFF the relevant circuit breaker located on the electric switchboard.
Do not replace components or make adjustments inside the unit when the voltage supply is
turned ON. Always remove power and discharge to ground a circuit before touching it.
Under no circumstances should any person initiate servicing or repairing the unit except in
the presence of a qualified person.
Ensure unobstructed access to all operator panels, controls, and relevant switchgear cabinets
in order to enable instant response to alarms.
Whenever it is necessary to disconnect the waveguide from a radar transmitter for
maintenance purpose, the transmitter output should be terminated with a matched load. If
this is not possible, care should be taken. Do not stand in front of an open-ended waveguide
from which power is being radiated.
ÚNote: Main power is always present on the terminal board unless the main break from
the power distribution panel of the vessel is turned off.
Warning: Never look down a waveguide from which power is being
radiated!
Warnings
High voltage
Radar equipment includes high voltage that can cause injury or loss of life. Danger exists only
when the units are opened, exposing internal circuits, as when servicing the equipment.
This radar has been carefully designed to protect personnel from possible injury from high
voltages. Although every effort has been made to eliminate danger to personnel, no
responsibility is accepted for any injury or loss of life suffered in connection with this
equipment.
Radio frequency radiation
Harmful effects (particularly to the eyes) may be caused by exposure of any part of the
human body to high power radio frequency radiation.
However, the system is designed to always disable the microwave radiation when the
antenna is not rotating.
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Hazard distances
Configuration Distance 100 W/m2
point (m) Distance 50 W/m2
point (m) Distance 10 W/m2
point (m)
12 KW Transceiver
6' X-band Antenna - 0.15 0.6
12 KW Transceiver
9' X-band Antenna - - 0.5
12 KW Transceiver
12' X-band Antenna - - 0.35
25 KW Transceiver
6' X-band Antenna 0.1 0.2 1.3
25 KW Transceiver
9' X-band Antenna - 0.1 1.0
25 KW Transceiver
12' X-band Antenna - 0.05 0.9
30 KW Transceiver
12' S-band Antenna - - 0.4
X-Ray radiation
This radar system does not generate X-ray radiation.
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Contents
10 Introduction
10 R5000 system overview
10 R5000 manuals
12 Operating the system
12 O5000 trackball mouse keys
12 O2000 front controls
14 M5000 monitor keys
15 The user interface
15 Main panel
16 PPI symbols
16 Picture freeze indicator
16 Quick access buttons
16 Main menu and submenus
17 The settings dialog
17 Own vessel symbol
17 Units of measure settings
18 Radar video palettes
18 On-screen keyboard
19 Basic operation
19 Turning the system ON and OFF
19 Adjusting display brightness
19 Selecting radar source
19 Switching the sensor between transmit and standby mode
19 Adjusting the radar range
20 Using the cursor
20 Selecting speed source
22 Target tracking
22 Acknowledging alerts
23 Applying default control settings
23 Screen capture
24 The Interswitch function
24 Description
24 Default master control station
24 Control station modes
25 Changing control mode
26 Indication of control status
27 Adjusting the radar image
27 Fine tuning automatic settings
27 Gain
27 Sea anti-clutter
28 Rain anti-clutter
29 Tuning the radar sensor
30 Radar view options
30 Target trails and past position
30 Radar orientation
30 Radar motion mode
31 Offsetting the PPI center
32 Vectors
32 Cursor bearings
32 Setting the brilliance for panel items
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33 Targets
33 The target menu
33 The target panel
33 Selecting and de-selecting targets
34 Defining dangerous vessels
34 Radar targets
37 Radar SART
38 Racons
39 AIS targets
41 AIS and radar target association
42 Displaying target information
43 Training simulator
44 Navigation tools
44 Tracking zones
45 Parallel index lines
46 EBL/VRM markers
48 Measuring range and bearing
50 Maps
50 The maps dialog
50 Map references
51 Map colors and symbols
51 Creating a new map
52 Saving a map
52 Modifying a map
53 Exporting maps
53 Importing maps
54 Customizing radar control settings
54 Customizing radar control settings table
55 Advanced options
55 Rejecting radar interference
55 Noise rejection
55 Target boost
55 TGT expansion
55 Fast scan
56 Trial maneuver
56 Trial maneuver symbology
57 Starting and stopping the trial maneuver
57 Manually changing the trial maneuver settings
58 Maintenance
58 General
58 Performance monitor
59 Radar data
60 The alert system
60 Type of alerts
60 Alert categories
60 Alert notifications
63 The Alerts dialog
63 External bridge alert systems
64 Alphabetic alert list
65 Operating modes fallback
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66 Menu overview
66 Main menu
67 Settings menu
69 O2000/O5000 Trackball, key function comparison
70 Target symbols
73 Terms and abbreviations
78 Technical specifications
78 General
78 Performance
79 Display features
79 Target tracking
80 AIS
80 Mapping
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Introduction
R5000 system overview
A basic R5000 radar system has the following main parts:
•SRT LAN radar sensor (A), including:
- Antenna
- Up-mast or down-mast SRT LAN transceiver
-R5000 power supply unit
•R5000 radar control station (B), including:
- M5000 monitor
- O2000 control unit
- O5000 trackball unit
- R5000 radar processor
A A
BB
An R5000 system can be installed as a stand-alone radar system, or as an advanced
installation with several sensors and control stations.
In an advanced installation, each radar sensor has a control station directly wired to it. This
control station will be the radar sensor's default master controller. The R5000 radar
processors can be connected with an interswitch LAN cable. This allows for sharing the
control of the radar sensors between multiple radar control stations. During commissioning
of the system, the interswitch function is configured to manage the control of the radar
sensors. For more information, refer to "TheInterswitchfunction" on page 24.
R5000 manuals
The following documentation is available for the R5000 radar systems:
R5000 Operator manual
User descriptions of the radar control unit and of the features included in the system.
Intended audience: System operator.
R5000 Quick Guide
Graphical document describing the keys and the main functions.
Intended audience: System operator.
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