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RadaScan (Dashboard) Operator’s Guide
Issue Date: 29/03/2017
Document No: 94-0393-4-C

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Document History
Document Number Changes Issue Date
94-0393-4-A First Release of RadaScan (Dashboard) Operator’s Guide 24/09/2014
94-0393-4-B New radome and Series 3 responders 19/11/2015
94-0393-4-C New temperature changes 29/03/2017

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Table of Contents
Introduction Multi - Dashboard RadaScan Systems
Welcome.................................................................................................................... 6 RadaScan Dashboard - Master Mode.................................................................... 39
System Overview....................................................................................................... 7 RadaScan Dashboard - Slave Mode....................................................................... 40

Getting Started Support Information

Start Up and Shut Down........................................................................................... 9 Serial Numbers and Software Versions................................................................... 42
Start Up.............................................................................................................................................. 9 Product Labels.................................................................................................................................. 42
Shut Down.......................................................................................................................................... 9 Software Version Information............................................................................................................ 42
Screen Layout......................................................................................................... 10 To Display the About System Pane................................................................................................... 42
Main Screen and Bird's Eye View (BEV)........................................................................................... 11 DP Feed................................................................................................................... 43
Side Bar............................................................................................................................................ 13 Entering Service Access Mode............................................................................... 44
Hotkey Buttons................................................................................................................................. 14
Data Logging........................................................................................................... 45
Menu Pane........................................................................................................................................ 15
Extended Logging Mode.................................................................................................................. 45
Tracking Information Quality.................................................................................... 16 Starting and Stopping Manual Logging............................................................................................ 45
Display Views.......................................................................................................... 17 To start manual logging:.................................................................................................................... 45
Animation.......................................................................................................................................... 18 Taking Screenshots........................................................................................................................... 46
Vessel Orientation.................................................................................................... 19
Appendices
Readiness for Tracking Setting the Date and Time....................................................................................... 48
Blanking Zones........................................................................................................ 21 Using the On-Screen Keyboard.............................................................................. 49
Working with Reflections......................................................................................... 22 Working with Alarms................................................................................................ 50
Detecting Responders...................................................................................................................... 22 International Standards Compliance....................................................................... 52
Reflections Pane............................................................................................................................... 23 RadaScan Transceiver...................................................................................................................... 52
Extended Information Pane.............................................................................................................. 24 RadaScan Responders..................................................................................................................... 52
Reset................................................................................................................................................. 24
System Specifications............................................................................................. 53
Single and Multi-Target Tracking Low Temperature Start Up...................................................................................... 54
Introduction to Single and Multi-Target Tracking.................................................... 26 Index........................................................................................................................ 55
Single and Multi-Target Modes ........................................................................................................ 26
Positional Display Modes........................................................................................ 28
Selecting Targets for Multi-Target Groups............................................................... 30
Target Selection Order...................................................................................................................... 30
Target Selection Order and Coordinate Axes Direction.................................................................... 31
Vessel Heading................................................................................................................................. 32
Rotational Offsets.................................................................................................... 33
Axis Orientation and Vessel Heading Examples................................................................................ 34
Axis Orientation and A Pos and B Pos Coordinates......................................................................... 36
Aligning a Multi-Target Group to a Given Vessel Heading................................................................ 37

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Introduction
This section provides an introduction and overview of the RadaScan system.
It contains the following pages:

• Welcome (Page 6)

• System Overview (Page 7)

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Welcome
Welcome to the RadaScan (Dashboard) Operator’s Guide. It explains how to use the
RadaScan system once it has been fully installed. For instructions on how to install the
system onto a vessel, please see the RadaScan (Dashboard) Installer’s Guide (Doc No
94-0394-4).
The System Overview on page 7 describes the different components of the system and
how they work together.
The Getting Started section on page 8 explains how to get the system up and running and
how to shut it down again. It also details what you will see on the Dashboard screen when
the system is running, and how to interpret the information.
The Readiness for Tracking section on page 20 deals with the state of the RadaScan
system prior to commencing a tracking operation.
The Single and Multi-Target Tracking section on page 25 explains the concepts involved
in single and multi-target tracking. Please ensure that you understand the material in this
section before attempting to use the RadaScan system for multi-target tracking.
Further useful information is included in the Support Information section on page 41, and
in the Appendices on page 47.

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System Overview
The RadaScan position reference system combines the accuracy of a laser-based system RadaScan Dashboard Software
with the all-weather capabilities of radar. It provides precise positional data to DP (dynamic
The RadaScan Dashboard software runs on a marine-specification processor, usually
positioning) vessel control systems, which can be used to enable automated approach and
mounted on the bridge near to the controls of the vessel’s DP system. It gives the DP
station keeping relative to a structure or other vessel.
operator control of the RadaScan Sensor and the data stream being fed to the DP system.
The RadaScan System consists of three main parts:

• RadaScan Sensor RadaScan Responder

• RadaScan Dashboard One or more responders are mounted on the target platform or vessel. Each responder
• RadaScan Responder (Target) returns a modulated radar reflection that carries its unique ID number back to the
RadaScan Sensor.
The precise range and bearing of each responder is measured by the sensor. This is used
RadaScan Sensor
to calculate the exact position of the RadaScan vessel relative to the target structure or
The RadaScan Sensor is a rotating radar scanner mounted on the DP-equipped vessel. vessel. The positional data is fed directly into the vessel’s DP system.
It emits a microwave beam and detects the reflections returned by any RadaScan
Responders that are within range. It is connected to the vessel’s DP system and to the
RadaScan Dashboard.

RadaScan Sensor Responder RadaScan Dashboard Software

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Getting Started
This section covers the basics of using the RadaScan system.
It contains the following pages:

• Start Up and Shut Down (Page 9)

• Screen Layout (Page 10)

• Tracking Information Quality (Page 16)

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Start Up and Shut Down

Start Up
To Start the RadaScan Dashboard
1. Ensure that the RadaScan sensor is powered on.
2. Double-click on the RadaScan Dashboard icon.
(Or run the RadaScan Dashboard application from
Start > All Programs > Guidance Navigation Ltd
>RadaScan > RadaScan Dashboard.
3. The Dashboard display screen will appear.
If the sensor is currently suspended, the main part of
the screen will be greyed out. Click on the Resume
button in the side bar in order for the sensor to begin
scanning and for the results to be displayed on the
screen. If the sensor was already scanning, any targets
in view will be displayed straight away.
Dashboard screen with sensor suspended Dashboard screen with sensor scanning
Shut Down
To Suspend, Exit or Reset Communications
Click on the Guidance button in the lower left corner of the screen. The set of buttons
revealed will depend on whether the Dashboard is running as a Master or Slave. Each
button is explained below.

• Suspend—Places the sensor into a ‘sleep mode’ and the rotor ceases spinning. The
Dashboard remains active and connected to the sensor ready for operations. This
mode is suitable for use when travelling between locations.

• Suspend and Exit—Places the sensor into the same ‘sleep mode’ as the suspend
command (discussed above) and also closes the RadaScan Dashboard program. See Multi - Dashboard

• Disconnect—Ceases
sensor.
communications between the Dashboard computer and the
RadaScan Systems (See page
38) for information on Master/
Slave functionality.
• Reset
sensor.
Comms—Re-initialises communications between the Dashboard and

• Exit—Closes down a slave Dashboard without affecting the sensor. Master Slave Dashboard
Dashboard

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Screen Layout
The RadaScan Dashboard screen
is split into three distinct sections,
these are:

• 1. Main Screen and Bird’s Eye

View (BEV) (see page 11)

• 2.3. Side Bar (see page 13)

• 15)

1
Menu Pane (see page

2
3
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Screen Layout (Continued)

Main Screen and Bird's Eye

View (BEV) Data Logging System Status
The centre of the circular BEV represents the Indicator
RadaScan sensor and it shows the relative
Blanking Zone
positions of the RadaScan vessel and any
detected reflections.

RadaScan Vessel RadaScan Vessel

The length and breadth of the vessel and the
offsets and orientation of the RadaScan sensor
within it can be entered on the Vessel Parameters Range Circles
pane (see Installer's Guide) so that the vessel
Hotkeys Tab
image is correctly scaled and positioned on the
BEV.
Blanking Zone
Blanking Zone
The Blanking Zone is a sector within each
revolution of the sensor, from which any
received signals are ignored. It is typically set Reflection Images
to correspond to the area in which the beam
would strike portions of the vessel structure. The
blanking zone can be adjusted to suit different
situations (see Blanking Zones on page 21). Bearing Tag
Zoom Control
Range Circles
The Range Circles act as a visual guide to show
the distance between the RadaScan vessel and
the detected reflections. Distances are shown
in metres from the RadaScan sensor. Use the
Zoom Control to change the scale of the display. Radial Markers Optimum Zoom Button 'Hotkeys' Tab
(See page 12).

Radial Markers
These form an angular scale in degrees,
clockwise around the circumference of the BEV.
Zero is defined by the bow of the vessel, or by a
line between the primary and secondary targets,
or by a manual alignment of vessel heading,
depending upon the selected tracking mode, DP
format and display coordinates.
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Screen Layout (Continued)
Reflection Images
Reflections received by the sensor are displayed as yellow circles. For tracking you
must select the reflection(s) that correspond to the physical target(s) to be used. During
multi-target tracking, grey boxes are drawn around the selected reflections to indicate a
strong association with the target (i.e. the system is receiving good data and is confident
of the target position). A red box appears around a selected reflection during tracking if the
system has lost sight of the target, or there is insufficient data being received to use it for
tracking.

Bearing and Heading Tags

These are displayed on the Radial Marker when the system is in tracking mode, to indicate
the bearing of the primary (or only) target and the vessel's heading. The visibility of these
two elements depends on the DP format selected and which coordinate system is being
used to display the positional information (see Positional Display Modes on page 28).

Data Logging Indicator

This symbol is displayed when data is being logged to disk. During a tracking operation the
symbol is steady and when manual logging is in progress it flashes.

Zoom Control
Click on the left-hand side of the control (marked '-') to zoom out of the display and on the
right-hand side ('+') to zoom in. Click on the yellow triangular Optimum Zoom button to
ensure appropriate scaling of the BEV for the longest range reflection.
System Status
This consists of two fields:
Primary
The primary part of the status display is in the upper-right corner of the Main Pane. It
indicates the current status of the system (running, suspended or error).
Secondary
The secondary status display is located in the lower right corner of the Main Pane (beneath
the zoom function) and is normally hidden. It displays a flashing message for a number of
seconds in order to confirm an action taken by the user, e.g. starting manual data logging
or activating a server access code. It can also display a persistent, static message if there
is a communications problem.

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Screen Layout (Continued)

Side Bar
The Side Bar, the black pane to the left of the BEV, contains control and display
components in addition to the coordinates pane.

Toggle Coordinate Type

Signal Quality

Coordinate Data

DP Type

Current Tracking and

Console Modes

Stop Tracking Button

(visible only whilst tracking)

Guidance Button
After pressing the
Guidance button:

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Screen Layout (Continued)

Hotkey Buttons
Selecting the Hotkeys tab on the right-hand side of the
Bird's Eye View (BEV) activates the 'Dashboard Hotkeys'
menu.
The following keys - and the corresponding buttons on the Dashboard Hotkeys menu - act as
shortcuts to application functions.

F1 Help Menu
F2 Rotates the vessel clockwise
F3 Rotates the vessel counter-clockwise
F4 Toggles between the default coordinate display and the extended coordinate
display
F5 Toggles between enlarged and standard-sized reflections
F6 Toggles between the day view and night view
F7 Toggles between the About System pane and the full BEV display
F8 Toggles between the Product Support pane and the full BEV mode
F10 Takes a snapshot of the screen and stores the image in the file desktop.bmp, at the
configured location for data logging (defined by the LogPath parameter in the config.ini
Hotkeys Tab file, in the RadaScan Dashboard installation folder).
F11 Enables or Disables the On Screen Keyboard function.
Alt+L Starts or Stops manual data logging
Ctrl + Zoom-In
Ctrl - Zoom-Out
Esc When in operation confirmation mode, cancels the current operation request; in all
other modes, brings back the full BEV screen
Return When in operation confirmation mode, confirm the current operation request

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Screen Layout (Continued)
Menu Pane
The Menu Pane, located across the bottom of the
RadaScan Dashboard Screen, is not always visible.
It appears when the Tracking or More >> buttons Tracking
at the foot of the Side Bar are pressed. This causes
the Bird's Eye View (BEV) to contract towards the
top of the screen. Clicking the same button for a
second time causes the Menu Pane to disappear Alarms
and the BEV to be restored to full size.
The Menu Pane is used to display a wide variety of
information and controls, often accessed by further
tabs and buttons that become available once the
Display View
Menu Pane is in place. The following chart shows
the structure of the Menu Pane:

only available in Service Access mode Align Heading Screen Layout

Date & Time DP Feed

Vessel Orient. Blanking Zones

More >>

Comms Settings Product Support

Vessel Parameters Data Logger

About System

Sensor Settings

Buttons Tabs Buttons Tabs

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Tracking Information Quality
The RadaScan Sensor rotates anti-clockwise. On each rotation, the sensor emits a radar beam and calculates the position of responder(s) from which it has received a sufficiently strong
return signal.
Before tracking has been selected, the Data Quality and Coordinates area in the upper left corner of the screen are grey. After tracking is started, the coordinates are initially displayed in
red or amber and the quality bar is partially filled with the same colour.

After a few seconds, as the scanner gathers more information, the colour changes from amber to green and more - or all - of the Quality bar is filled. This indicates that the vessel’s
position can now be calculated consistently and that the system can reliably track the targets.
If the responder becomes obscured, e.g. by another vessel, the quality bar diminishes and the colour changes to amber or red. Eventually, the message “Target(s) Lost” may be seen,
until the line of sight to the responder is restored.

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Display Views
To provide ample visibility during daytime operation and to limit glare during night shifts, the
RadaScan Dashboard offers two display modes: Day View and Night View. In either mode
the brightness can be further adjusted by the Console Brightness control.

To change the day/night view and adjust brightness:

1. Click on More >> Display View or use the keyboard shortcut F6 or the Day/Night
Mode button in the Dashboard Hotkeys panel.
2. Click on the Day View or Night View symbol.
3. Click on the left side of the Console Brightness control to dim the screen and on the
right to make it brighter.

Day View

Night View
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Display Views (Continued)
Animation
The following animated features of the RadaScan Dashboard can
be turned on or off as you prefer.

• Menu Transitions—these smooth the opening and closing of

menu panes and the consequent re-sizing of the BEV.

• Rotating Sensor—this circular motion around the centre of

the BEV indicates that the sensor is turning, but is not meant
to represent the actual rotation speed nor the current direction
of the antenna.

• System Status Indication—the wheel-like symbol in the

upper right corner of the screen which appears to rotate when
the system is running normally.

To change the animation settings:

1. Click on More >> Display View.
2. Click on the Animations tab.
3. Click on the tick boxes to select or deselect each animation
feature as required.
System Status Indication

Rotating Sensor

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Vessel Orientation
The RadaScan Dashboard supports four different layouts of the Bird’s Eye View so that the To set Vessel Orientation for the Current Session:
operator can choose the one which best represents his surroundings.
1. Click on More >> Vessel Orient.
For instance, if the Dashboard screen is facing aft and the operator is therefore facing
2. Click on the vessel outline that points in the required direction.
forward when using it, he would want the bow of the vessel in the BEV to point upwards,
so that a target on the starboard side of the vessel is shown on the right-hand side of the Alternatively, rotate the vessel clockwise by clicking F2 or the Rotate Vessel Clockwise
BEV. hotkey. Rotate anti-clockwise by clicking F3 or the Rotate Vessel Anti-Clockwise hotkey.
There are two ways of setting the Vessel Orientation; one just for the current Dashboard
session and the other which will apply to all Dashboards in the system and will persist after To set Default Vessel Orientation:
a Dashboard has been closed and re-opened. 1. Enter Service Access Mode (see Entering Service Access Mode on page 44).
2. Navigate to More >> Page 2 >> Vessel Parameters.
3. Select required Display Bow Orientation. This will cause the Apply and Cancel buttons
to appear at the foot of the Side Bar.
4. Click on the Apply (tick) button to confirm.

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Readiness for Tracking
This section deals with preparing the system and interpreting the information
that it displays, prior to target tracking.
It contains the following pages:

• Blanking Zones (Page 21)

• Working with Reflections (Page 22)

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Blanking Zones
A Blanking Zone can be used to mask the segment of the scan rotation that is obscured
by the vessel’s superstructure. The start and end of the zone can be set to any positions
around the circle to the nearest degree.
Generally, once the blanking zone has been set, it will not need to be changed. However,
there may be occasions when it is necessary to adjust the blanking zone, for example if the
responder is on the opposite side of the vessel to normal.

! The option to change the blanking zone

is not available whilst target tracking.

To Define a Blanking Zone

1. Ensure that the Dashboard is in Master Mode (See page 39).
2. Enter Service Access Mode (See page 44).
3. Click on More >> Blanking Zones.
4. Click on Show Handles.
5. Click one of the blanking zone handles on the BEV and, holding down the left mouse
button, drag to the desired position. Alternatively - on a touchscreen - touch and drag.
As the handle is moved, its current position (in degrees clockwise from the vessel bow) is
displayed in blue numerals outside the perimeter of the circle.
6. If required, drag the second zone handle in the same way.
7. The Apply-Cancel buttons will have popped up after step 5. Click on the Apply button to
set the blanking zone, or on Cancel to restore the blanking zone to its previous state.

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Working with Reflections
Detecting Responders
The RadaScan Sensor automatically detects any RadaScan Responders when they come When a responder’s position is confirmed, it appears as a yellow circle on the sensor
into range. When a responder is first detected, but its position is not yet confirmed, up to display.

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three candidate tracks appear on the Reflections pane and on the Extended Information If a reflection is shown in the reflections tab but is not visible on the sensor
pane, each with a type of Search: display, use the Zoom buttons to adjust the display accordingly.
(See Zoom Control on page 12).

Confirmed responder position.

The reflection is not represented on the BEV at this stage.

If the candidate tracks appear repeatedly over a period in excess of 10 seconds, it may
be necessary to move the vessel closer to the responder.
In some cases the responder may need to be re-orientated towards the sensor to give
a better signal.

A confirmed responder is listed as a Reflection on the Reflections pane:

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Working with Reflections (Continued)
Reflections Pane
The Reflections pane is obtained by clicking on the Tracking button and then on the
Reflections tab. It displays the following information:
Type - Unconfirmed responders are listed as ‘Search’, confirmed responders as
‘Reflection’ and rejected responders as ‘Reject’. (see Detecting Responders on page 22).
Colour – Series 2 and Series 3 responders are colour-coded (Red, Yellow, Green or Blue).
Responders of different colours use different modulation frequencies which makes it easier
for the Radascan system to distinguish between them. If you use more than one responder
at once, then for best results make sure that they are of different colours.
ID - The unique identification number of the responder.
Range - The distance to the responder in metres.
Bearing - The bearing of the responder in degrees, clockwise from the bow of the vessel.
Visibility - The brightness of the responder in the radar frequency spectrum, as viewed
from the sensor.
Reflections - The total number of confirmed responder reflections.
Rev# - The number of revolutions made by the scanner since it was last switched on or
resumed from suspension.
Internal - The temperature of the processor board inside the sensor. Typically, this will be
15° higher than the outside temperature.

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Working with Reflections (Continued)
Extended Information Pane
The Extended Information pane is obtained by clicking on the Tracking button and then on
the Extended Information tab. In addition to the data on the Reflections pane (except for
Visibility), it contains the following fields:
RCS – Radar Cross Section: a measure of how detectable the responder is by the sensor
(similar to Visibility but more formal).
SNR – Signal to Noise Ratio: the strength of the signal being returned by the responder.
The higher the number, the stronger is the signal; 20-36 dB is optimal.
Rejection – One or more characters representing the reason(s) why a responder is being
rejected (for diagnostic purposes and subject to redefinition).
ID Hits – The number of times that the sensor extracts the ID number of the responder in
a single revolution; another measure of the robustness of the returned signal, where 255 is
the maximum hit count.
Cycles - How long the system has been tracking the responder, expressed in number of
revolutions of the scanner.

Reset
The system can be reset by suspending and resuming the Dashboard (see Start Up and
Shut Down on page 9).

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Single and Multi-Target Tracking
This section describes the two types of target tracking and how to set them up. It is for
general guidance only and does not provide an exhaustive explanation of target tracking
using the RadaScan system, nor does it form the basis of a contract. Implementation of
the material covered in this section will vary according to the type of DP system used in
conjunction with the RadaScan system. The use of, or reliance on, anything in this section
is therefore entirely at the user’s own risk and should only be undertaken after assessment
of its accuracy, completeness and suitability for the proposed use.
This section contains the following pages:

• Introduction to Single and Multi-Target Tracking (Page 26)

• Positional Display Modes (Page 28)

• Selecting Targets for Multi-Target Groups (Page 30)

• Rotational Offsets (Page 33)

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Introduction to Single and Multi-Target Tracking
Single and Multi-Target Modes To Change Tracking Mode
The RadaScan system can operate in two modes—’Single-Target Mode’ and 1. Click on the Tracking button.
‘Multi-Target Mode’:
2. Select one of the options.

Single-Target Mode
In Single-Target Mode, only one target is tracked. Single-Target Mode is quick and easy to
use, but has the following limitations:

• Tracking stability is affected if the target is temporarily lost,

as there is no redundancy.

• Relative vessel heading cannot be reported.

Multi-Target Mode
In Multi-Target Mode, two targets are tracked. Multi-Target Mode has the following
advantages compared to Single-Target Mode:

• Improved tracking stability.

• RTheedundancy allows tracking to continue even if a target is temporarily lost. To Start Tracking
• vessel’s heading in relation to the Multi-Target Group can be reported. In Single-Target Mode
1. Click on the required target reflection on the Bird’s Eye View. It changes to the selected
The current tracking mode is displayed on the Side Bar: state (with the number “1” superimposed) and the message “Ready To Start Tracking?”
appears in the Coordinate Data area of the Side Panel.
2. Click on the Apply button to confirm and begin tracking.

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Introduction to Single and Multi-Target Tracking (Continued)

In Multi-Target Mode To Stop Tracking

1. Select two target reflections (see Selecting Targets for Multi-Target Groups on page Whilst tracking is in progress, a Stop button is embedded in the Tracking button on the
30). An ordinal number will be superimposed on each as they are clicked. N.B. Once a Side Bar.
target has been selected, it can be deselected by clicking on it a second time. 1. Click on the Stop button.
2. Click on the Apply button to confirm and begin tracking. 2. Click on the Apply button to confirm.

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Positional Display Modes
The relative positions of the RadaScan vessel and single or multiple targets can be Range & Bearing
expressed either as Range and Bearing values, or as 'x' and 'y' positions on a rectangular
Range and Bearing mode displays the distance and the bearing of the primary (or only)
coordinate frame.
target from the sensor. The radial markers around the outside of the BEV are zeroed in line
Rectangular coordinates are only available if the DP feed format is set to either with the vessel bow and a magenta tag marks the bearing which is the angle of the target
NMEA0183P or NMEA0183R. clockwise from the bow.
Range and Bearing data can also be displayed when using these formats, if required. In the case of multi-target tracking, there is also a heading axis. This always passes
through the primary target and by default it points through the secondary target, although it
DP Mode Tracking Type Coordinate Axes can be realigned if required (see Aligning a Multi-Target Group to a Given Vessel Heading
Single-Target on page 37). A purple tag represents the heading, which is the angle of the vessel bow
NMEA0183P (Primary) Bow and Starboard Axes clockwise from the heading axis.
Multi-Target
Single-Target Bow and Starboard Axes
NMEA0183R (Raw)
Multi-Target A and B Axes
All other DP modes display Range and Bearing data only.

When using a DP message format for which more than one display mode is supported,
select the required mode by clicking the appropriate tab above the Data Quality area:

Bearing and Heading tags

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Positional Display Modes (Continued)
Bow and Starboard Axes
This mode is available for single-target tracking, and for multi-target tracking where the DP
feed messages are sent in NMEA0183P (primary) format.
In this mode, the position of the sensor vessel is expressed in metres from the target along
Bow (B) and Starboard (S) axes which have their origin at the primary (or only) target. The
B and S coordinate axes are always parallel with the vessel's own axes.
For multi-target tracking, the vessel’s relative heading is based upon a third axis passing
through the primary target. By default, the heading axis is drawn between targets 1 and
2 but can be realigned if required (see Aligning a Multi-Target Group to a Given Vessel
Heading on page 37).
The radial markers around the outside of the BEV are zeroed in the same direction as the
heading axis. The purple heading tag is aligned with the vessel bow, at the point on the
scale that shows the angle of the bow clockwise from the heading axis

Bow and Starboard Axes

A and B Axes (A Pos and B Pos)

This mode is only available for multi-target tracking where the DP feed messages are sent
in NMEA0183R (raw) format.
In this mode, the position of the sensor vessel is expressed in metres from the target
along A and B axes which have their origin at the primary target.
The axes are initially aligned with the multi-target group, with the A axis passing through
the secondary target. The vessel's relative heading is measured clockwise from the A
axis. If required, the axes can be manually realigned to correspond with the DP system or
another sensor's coordinate axes (see Aligning a Multi-Target Group to a Given Vessel
Heading on page 37).
The radial markers around the outside of the BEV are zeroed in the same direction as the
A axis, which acts as the heading axis. The purple heading tag is aligned with the vessel
bow, at the point on the scale that shows the angle of the bow clockwise from the A axis.

A and B Axes

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Selecting Targets for Multi-Target Groups
Target Selection Order
When you select a reflection as a target, make sure that it corresponds to the actual
responder that you wish to track. You can select 2 reflections to form a multi-target group.
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The first reflection that you select (target 1) becomes the primary target, The first target selected The second target selected
which forms the origin of the A and B coordinate axes. (target 1) becomes the origin of (target 2) sets the default
the coordinate axes. direction of the A axis.
The second reflection that you select (target 2) sets the default orientation
of the A and B coordinate axes.

!Do not select targets that are

on the edge of a blanking zone.

Axis B is always 90° Axis A runs from

clockwise to Axis A. target 1 to target 2.

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Selecting Targets for Multi-Target Groups (Continued)
Target Selection Order and Coordinate Axes Direction
The A and B coordinate axes point in different directions according to the order in which
targets 1 and 2 are selected.
By default, axis A runs from target 1 to target 2, and axis B is always drawn 90° clockwise
from axis A. B

Target 1
A Target 2
A
Target 2 Target 1

B Vessel Vessel

Target 1 on Left Target 1 on Right

•
•
Axis A runs from left to right.
Axis B points towards the RadaScan vessel.
• Axis A runs from right to left.
• Axis B points away from the RadaScan vessel.
Responder
The left-most reflection is selected as target 1 and the The right-most reflection is selected as target 1 and the
right-most reflection as target 2. left-most reflection as target 2.
Front of
Axis A runs from left to right on the display. Target
Axis A runs from right to left on the display.
Axis B is drawn 90° clockwise from axis A, and points Axis B is drawn 90° clockwise from axis A, and points
towards the RadaScan vessel on the display. Key away from the RadaScan vessel on the display.

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Selecting Targets for Multi-Target Groups (Continued)
Vessel Heading
Vessel Heading is measured clockwise from the origin of the A axis to the RadaScan
vessel’s centre-line. The vessel’s relative heading value depends on the orientation of the
coordinate axes. Changing the orientation of the A axis also changes the vessel’s relative
heading. B
In the examples below, the vessel’s heading relative to the targets remains constant.
However, the system measures different heading values according to the different
orientation of the A and B coordinate axes.
(The reported ‘A Pos’ and ‘B Pos’ values will also change, as the coordinate axes from
which they are measured have moved.)

T2
Target 1
A Target 2 Target 2
A Target 1

T1

90° 270°
B Vessel Vessel

Target 1 on Left Responder Target 1 on Right

Vessel heading 90°. Vessel heading 270°.

Front of
Target

Key

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Rotational Offsets
Some DP systems and applications may require the A and B coordinate axes to be rotated
to match a different heading. For example, to line-up with the DP System’s own co-ordinate
Target 1
axes, the axes of another sensor, the vessel’s gyrocompass, or any other heading value.
When the axis orientation is adjusted manually, both the A and B axes are rotated about
(Origin)
A Target 2

their origin in the centre of target 1.

Vessel heading is measured in a clockwise direction from the A axis, so changing the
orientation of the coordinate axes also changes the vessel’s relative heading value.
The orientation of the A and B coordinate axes can be adjusted by aligning the multi-target
group to a given vessel heading.
(See Aligning a Multi-Target Group to a Given Vessel Heading on page 37).

A
B Vessel

90
Responder

Front of
Target

Key

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Rotational Offsets (Continued)
Axis Orientation and Vessel Heading Examples
In the following examples, the RadaScan vessel’s relative heading to the multi-target group
remains constant, and the coordinate axes are rotated clockwise about their origin (target
1).
The orientation of the targets with respect to the A axis is measured clockwise from the
origin of the A axis to the perpendicular of a line passing through targets 1 and 2.
Vessel Heading is measured clockwise from the A axis to the vessel’s centre-line.

Target 1 Target 1
(Origin)
A Target 2
B (Origin) A Target 2

90°
B A
0° Vessel
270° Vessel

Default position (Target 1 on Left) Coordinate axes rotated 90° clockwise from default position.
• Vessel Heading = 0° (parallel with A axis).
Rotational Offset = 0° (default) Responder
• Vessel Heading = 270°
Rotational Offset = 90°

• •
Front of
Target

Key

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Rotational Offsets (Continued)
Axis Orientation and Vessel Heading Examples (Continued)

B A

270°
A Target 1
(Origin) A Target 2 Target 1
(Origin) B Target 2

180°
180° 90°
Vessel Vessel

Coordinate axes rotated 180° clockwise from default position. Coordinate axes rotated 270° clockwise from default position.
• Vessel Heading = 180° (parallel to A axis)
Rotational Offset = 180° Responder
• Vessel Heading = 90°
Rotational Offset = 270°

• •
Front of
Target

Key

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Rotational Offsets (Continued)
Axis Orientation and A Pos and B Pos Coordinates
Changes to the orientation of the A and B axes affect the A Pos and B Pos coordinates
of the targets and the RadaScan Sensor. In the following examples, the vessel’s relative
position to the multi-target group remains constant, but the reported ‘A Pos’ and ‘B Pos’
values change as the coordinate axes are rotated:
Target 1 Target 2 86
-5 .6
A 0

90° Target 1 Target 2

60° A
100

B Vessel
B
13
RadaScan 6.
6 36
Sensor .6
100
Vessel
RadaScan
Sensor

Target/Sensor A Pos B Pos Target/Sensor A Pos B Pos

Target 1 0 0 Target 1 0 0
Target 2 100 0 Target 2 86.6 -50
Responder
RadaScan Sensor 100 100 RadaScan Sensor 136.6 36.6

Target Orientation with respect to Axis A = 90° Target Orientation with respect to Axis A = 60°
(default 0° offset) Front of (manual 30° offset)
Target

Key

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Rotational Offsets (Continued)
Aligning a Multi-Target Group to a Given Vessel Heading
When you manually align a multi-target group to a given heading, the A and B axes
orientation and position coordinates are recalculated so that they correspond with the new
vessel heading value.
The heading and position coordinate data sent to the DP system will change instantly when
you confirm the new alignment.

You may need to deselect the RadaScan sensor at the DP Console BEFORE commencing this
operation.
To Align a Multi-Target Group to a Given Heading:
Whilst tracking against a multi-target group: Drag the compass needle to the required heading.
1. Click on More >> Align Heading.
2. Either
Click and drag the red compass needle to the required heading
Or
Enter the required heading value in the numerical entry box and click
the Preview button
Or
Click on the small ‘+’ and ‘-’ arrows for increments/decrements of 0.5°
These actions cause the radial markers around the outside of the BEV to rotate so that
the Heading tab indicates the new value, but the A/B/Heading axes are not redrawn
until the change takes effect in step 3.
3. Click on the Apply button to confirm.

Click on the Apply button.

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Multi - Dashboard RadaScan Systems
This section contains the following pages:

• RadaScan Dashboard - Master Mode (See page 39)

• RadaScan Dashboard - Slave Mode (See page 40)

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RadaScan Dashboard - Master Mode
The RadaScan Dashboard software supports one master dashboard and multiple
slave dashboards running simultaneously on the same system.
All control and configuration functions are available in a master dashboard
(Service Access is required for some of these). Any changes made to the tracking
or sensor-related settings at the master dashboard will be visible on the screens
of the slave dashboards. On the other hand, display options such as dashboard
Brightness or Zoom level can be set differently on each individual Dashboard,
whether it is a master or a slave.
When the master dashboard is used to suspend the RadaScan sensor a
message will appear on the screens of the slave dashboards indicating that the
system is suspended.
In this state, clicking the RESUME button on any slave Dashboard will
automatically make that Dashboard the master dashboard. Clicking EXIT will
close the Dashboard application on that individual dashboard only.
If no master Dashboards are open in a RadaScan system, the next one to be
opened will default to master mode. Subsequently, new Dashboards will default
to slave mode.
To switch a Dashboard from slave mode to master mode:
1. Click the Guidance button.
2. Click the unlit M button on the Side Bar.

If there is already a master Dashboard on the system this will automatically

switch to slave mode when the current Dashboard is switched to master mode.

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RadaScan Dashboard - Slave Mode
The RadaScan Dashboard software supports one master Dashboard and multiple slave
Dashboards running simultaneously on the same system.
When the Dashboard is running in slave mode the controls relating to the Dashboard itself
will be active, but those relating to the RadaScan sensor will be disabled. Service Access is
not available in slave mode.
Slave Dashboards display the same reflections and positional data as the master, but
cannot initiate or stop tracking operations.

To switch a Dashboard from slave mode to master mode:

1. Click the Guidance button.
2. Click the unlit M button on the Side Bar.

If there is already a master Dashboard on the system this will automatically switch to
slave mode when another Dashboard is switched to master mode

To switch a Dashboard from master mode to slave mode:

1. Click the Guidance button.
2. Click the unlit S button on the Side Bar.

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Support Information
This section contains the following pages:

• Serial Numbers and Software Versions (Page 42)

• DP Feed (Page 43)

• Entering Service Access Mode (Page 44)

• Data Logging (Page 45)

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Serial Numbers and Software Versions
Serial Numbers and Software Version Numbers are used to identify the hardware
configuration and product revision of each RadaScan sensor. They will be requested by
Guidance Marine in the event of an application service or support call to the company.

Product Labels
Part Numbers and Serial Numbers can be found on the product label fixed on the side of
the sensor, near the connection panel.
Product
Label
Software Version Information
The About System pane provides version information about the Dashboard and the
software within the RadaScan sensor. It also contains the serial number of the processor
board within the sensor.
The processor board serial number is different from the serial number for the whole
sensor shown on the product label. These should not be confused.
Connection Panel

To Display the About System Pane

1. Click on the More >> button.
2. Click on the Page 2 tab.
3. Click on the About System button.
Alternatively, click F7 or the About System button via the Hotkey tab.
XX-XXXX-X-X XXXXXXXXX

RadaScan Sensor RadaScan Sensor

Part Number Serial Number

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DP Feed
The DP Feed is the data that the RadaScan sensor sends to the vessel’s Dynamic When the Dashboard is operating in normal access mode with a standard sensor, the DP
Positioning system. Several different data message formats are supported; it is important Message Format can only be changed to one of the two formats shown in the illustration
that the RadaScan and DP systems are both configured to use matching formats. on the left. In Service Access mode, several other formats may be selected and the DP
Feed pane also contains controls that determine how the DP output behaves in certain
situations.
Setting DP Message Format
1. Click on More >> DP Feed
2. Click on the up or down arrow in order to select the required message format.
3. Click on the Apply button to confirm the change.

See document 94-0394-4 RadaScan (Dashboard) Installer’s Guide for a description of

the available DP message formats and the different modes of behaviour.

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Entering Service Access Mode
Certain settings within the RadaScan Dashboard can seriously affect system operation When Temporary Service Access is enabled, the Relinquish
if they are incorrectly altered. For this reason they cannot be modified unless you enter Service Access button on the Menu Pane shows an open padlock
Service Access mode. symbol with a red-coloured keyhole. Any button that can only be
Service Access mode can be entered either by using a temporary service access code, or used in Service Access mode, is now enabled and contains a
by using an engineer USB key. small open padlock symbol.

To Obtain and Use a Temporary Service Access Code Using an Engineer USB Key
1. Click on the More >> button. To enter Service Access mode, either start the RadaScan
Dashboard with the engineer USB key already plugged into an
2. Click on the Enable Service Access button.
available USB port on the Dashboard computer, or connect the
This displays the Service Access pane, which contains a Service Request Code. USB key and click on the More >> Enable Service Access button.
When USB Service Access is enabled, the More>> Menu Pane
contains an inactive USB Service Access button showing an open
padlock symbol with a grey keyhole.
The only way to relinquish USB Service Access is to close down the
RadaScan Dashboard. Ensure you restart the Dashboard without
the USB key in order to return to normal access mode.

3. Obtain a Service Access Code as follows. Visit the Customer Support page of the
Guidance Marine website, follow the link to the Access Code Request form, fill in the
Service Request Code and other information and click on the Send Request button.
Alternatively, email the Service Request Code to Guidance Marine (customerservices@
guidance. eu.com) or to an authorised customer service representative.
4. The Service Access Code will be displayed on the screen and/or emailed to you.
This code is non-transferable and will operate only with the current Dashboard system
for a limited period.
5. Enter the Service Access Code into the blank field on the Service Access pane and
click on the Service Access (Locked) button.
The system will enter Service Access mode, which will be available for the next 12
hours. After 20 minutes it will automatically revert to normal access mode.
6. In order to turn on Service Access mode for another 20 minute period before the 12
hour code expires, click on the Enable Service Access button.
7. If you finish using Service Access before the end of a 20 minute period, click on
the Relinquish Service Access button, followed by 1) Relinquish Temporarily or 2)
Relinquish Irrevocably.

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Data Logging
During tracking, the system automatically generates a set of operation logs that can be Starting and Stopping Manual Logging
analysed by a service engineer to diagnose any system faults. Logging can also be started
manually, when the system is not tracking (see below). To start manual logging:
When logging is in progress, the following symbol is displayed in the top left- Either
hand corner of the main pane. In the case of manual logging, the symbol flashes. 1. Navigate to More >> Page 2 >> Data Logger
By default, logs are written to the C:\Logs\RadaScan directory. Sub-folders 2. Click on the Start Manual Logging button.
within this directory are named according to the time period that they cover.
Or
Logs can be copied manually and e-mailed to Guidance Marine
Press Alt+L.
(customerservices@guidance.eu.com) or your DP supplier in the event of a problem.
Or
1. Click the Hotkeys tab.
Extended Logging Mode 2. Click the Start Manual Data Log button
You can configure the amount of information that is recorded in the logs. Extended data
can be excluded (to save disk space) by setting Extended Logging Mode to ‘Off’ or
included by setting it to ‘On’. By default, Extended Logging Mode is ‘Auto’, which means To stop manual logging:
that the system automatically retains the extended data if it is likely to be of interest (e.g. Either
the vessel is moving towards or away from the responders) but otherwise does not retain it
1. Navigate to More >> Page 2 >> Data Logger.
(during periods when the vessel is stationary and the data is not changing significantly).
2. Click on the Stop Manual Logging button.

To set Extended Logging Mode Or

1. Stop any tracking or manual logging that is in progress. Press Alt+L.
2. Enter Service Access Mode (see Entering Service Access Mode on page 44). Or
3. Navigate to More >> Page 2 >> Data Logger. 1. Click the Hotkeys tab.
4. Select the required mode. 2. Click the Stop Manual Data Log button
Or
Click on the flashing cassette symbol.

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Data Logging (continued)

Taking Screenshots
The Screenshot option records every detail of the current screen and stores it as a bitmap
image. Screenshots can be analysed by a service engineer or e-mailed to Guidance Marine
in the same way as log files.
The screenshot is stored in the file desktop.bmp, in the same directory as the log files. If a
desktop.bmp file already exists, it is overwritten.

To take a screen shot:

Either
1. Click on the Hotkeys tab.
2. Click on Grab Screenshot.
Or
Press the F10 key.

The Grab Screenshot and Start Manual

Data Log buttons

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Appendices
This section contains the following appendices:

• Setting the Date and Time (Page 48)

• Using the On-Screen Keyboard (Page 49)

• Working with Alarms (Page 50)

• International Standards Compliance (Page 52)

• System Specifications (Page 53)

• Low Temperature Start Up (Page 54)

• Index (Page 55)

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Setting the Date and Time
To set the System Date and Time
1. Click on More >> Date & Time in order to open the Date & Time pane:

The system’s current date and time is displayed as a static value; the Refresh button
can be used to update this.

2. Amend the contents of the date and time box and click Apply.
3. Click on the Apply (tick) button to confirm (the new setting will not take effect until you
do this).

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Using the On-Screen Keyboard
The RadaScan Dashboard provides an On-Screen Keyboard (OSK), which allows text to In the case of a numerical field, the OSK is restricted to the appropriate keys:
be input using only a trackball pointer or touch screen.

To enable the on-screen keyboard

If, during installation, you indicated that the Dashboard would be used with a touch screen,
the OSK will already be enabled.
Otherwise, the OSK can be enabled and disabled by clicking F11 or by clicking the
Hotkeys tab and Enable On Screen Keyboard/Disable On Screen Keyboard.

To use the on-screen keyboard

Simply click on any text entry field and the OSK will pop-up ready for use:
When you have finished using the OSK, click on a different part of the screen and the
OSK will disappear.

Click on the necessary keys on the on-screen keyboard using your mouse or by tapping
the touch screen.

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Working with Alarms
During operation, the RadaScan system produces an audit trail of event messages. These
range in increasing order of severity from: Information, Warning, and Error to Fatal. As
Filtering Alarms
these alarms are raised, the Dashboard lists them within the Alarms pane. A filter is available to suppress the display of particular alarm types. By default, the filter is
activated and causes information messages to be hidden.
Click on any alarm to display details about it in the right-hand section of the Alarm pane:
Click on the Alarm Filter button to toggle between activated and de-activated .
Click on the Filter Selection button to choose which types of alarm are to be filtered out:

The severity and current state of an alarm are reflected in its colour and shape:

• Information—grey symbols

• Warning—orange symbols
A tick means that alarms of the corresponding severity are always viewable in the alarms

• Error—red
list. No tick means that alarms of that severity are hidden when the filter is activated.
symbols

• Fatal—red symbols
The arrowhead symbol indicates that an alarm condition is persisting; an alarm in this state
will show a Start time but not a Stop time.
The square symbol means that the alarm condition no longer exists, therefore the alarm will
show both Start and Stop times.
The pause symbol indicates an instantaneous alarm. In this case, the Start and Stop times
are identical.
When an Error or Fatal alarm is raised, the Alarms pane is opened automatically and its
Side Bar button is shaded red as in the example above. If the pane is closed and re-
opened, the Side Bar button returns to its normal light grey shading.

When a Fatal alarm occurs, communications with the sensor are disabled.
In order to return to normal operation, ensure that the fault condition has been
cleared, close the Dashboard and re-open. If communications are not re-established,
power the sensor off, wait for 20 seconds then power back on.

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Working with Alarms (Continued)

Using the Current and Historic Alarms Tabs

There are two tabs on the Alarms pane, each containing a list of alarms:

• The Current Alarms tab displays new alarms (raised since the Dashboard was last
opened).

• The Historic Alarms tab displays alarms that have been cleared from the Current
Alarms tab.
Current alarms are automatically transferred when the Dashboard is closed or when the
maximum number of Current Alarms has been reached.
Items on the Current Alarms tab cannot be deleted, they may only be moved to the
Historic Alarms tab. Only items on the Historic Alarms tab can be permanently deleted.

To accept alarms on the Current Alarms Tab

1. Click on More >> Alarms and ensure that the Current Alarms tab is in focus.
2. Select the alarms that you wish to move into the Historic list:
To accept one alarm—Click on the alarm and click on the button.
To accept all alarms—Click on the button.
3. If accepting all alarms, click Apply to move these alarms onto the Historic Alarms tab.

! This will not apply to alarms that have been hidden by the filter mechanism.

To clear alarms on the Historic Alarms tab

1. Click on More >> Alarms and ensure that the Historic Alarms tab is in focus.
2. Select the alarms to delete:
To delete one alarm – click on the alarm entry and then on the button.
To delete all alarms – click on the X! button.
3. If deleting all alarms, click Apply to confirm.

! This will not apply to alarms that have been hidden by the filter mechanism.

To export an alarms list to a text file

1. Click on the Export Historic and Current Alarms button
2. If required, amend the default path and filename of the alarms file to be written to disk.
3. Click Apply to confirm.

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International Standards Compliance
RadaScan Transceiver RadaScan Responders
European Union EU ATEX Directive 94/9/EC, Annex II, 1.06
The equipment is permitted to be used in all EU member states RadaScan responders are certified as intrinsically safe and can be used with flammable
without the need for a specific administrative licence. gases and vapours belonging to gas groups IIA/B. Series 2 responders can be used in
The RadaScan X-band Transceiver meets the requirements of Directive 2004/108/EC. zones 1 and 2 and Series 3 responders can be used in zones 0, 1 and 2.
The equipment complies with EN 60945:2002.

0191 US

Norway
Note that in Norwegian waters a maritime radio licence is required for
the use of the RadaScan Dynamic Positioning Sensor.
Please contact Telenor Maritime Radio to obtain a licence:
Telenor Maritime Radio
Radio Licensing Department
N-1331 FORNEBU
NORWAY
Tel: +47 22 77 43 50
Fax: +47 22 42 70 72
Web: www.maritimradio.no

USA
Use of the RadaScan system in the United States of America is authorised
by the Federal Communications Commission. FCC ID: VYMRADASCAN.

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System Specifications
Guidance Marine reserves the right to alter or amend this published specification without notice.

Sensor
Emitter Type: FMCW (9.2 – 9.3GHz maritime radio-location band). Environmental
Operating Temperature: -50 to +55°C.
Operating Range: 10 to 1000 metres.
Water and Dust Protection: IP66 certified.
Range Repeatability: 0.25m (1o) up to 600m; 0.5m (1o) up to 1000m.
EMC: CE and FCC certified.
Angular Repeatability: 0.15° (1o) up to 600m; 0.2° (1o) up to 1000m.
Rotation: Uni-directional, 1Hz.
Beam Shape: Divergent.
Close-range Elevation Angle: +35° at 25m.
Mechanical
Enclosure: Fibreglass Radome.
Temperature Control: Thermostatic heating circuit.
Dimensions: 1214mm (Ø), 885mm (h).
Weight: approx 100kg.
Vessel Interface Mounting: Securing bolt holes in base.
Power Requirement: 90-264V AC 45-65Hz. 80W operation, 120W at power-up.
I/O: Sensor to Dashboard – Ethernet 100Base-T.
Sensor to DP – RS422, 9600 baud.
Data Formats: Compatible with common DP systems using standard or
Responder
customised message types: NMEA0183R, NMEA0183P, MDL Standard, Type: Active
MDL Multi-Target, Kongsberg Standard, MT Custom, Rolls-Royce Environmental Use: CSA responder ATEX certified.
Custom.
Azimuth Response: 170°.
Elevation Response: +/-35°.
Control & Data Display Power: Battery or mains.
Operating System: Windows 7 Embedded. Battery Life: 12 months fixed cell, 3 weeks rechargeable cell.
Software: Dedicated real-time interactive. Dimensions: 170 x 305 x 128mm (W x H x D).
Hardware Options: Type 2 Marine Processor + 15” TFT monitor. Weight: 3.8kg (Rechargable), 3.2kg (Mains/Primary).
Hatteland Type Approved integrated PC/TFT screen.

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Low Temperature Start Up
The RadaScan Sensor will operate at temperatures ranging from -50 to +55°C.
When starting at very low temperatures the sensor may require up to 40 minutes to warm
up sufficiently to acquire targets.

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Index
A E M
A and B Axes 29 Elevation Response 53 Maritime Radio Licence 52
Access Code 44 EMC 53 Mechanical Specifications 53
Alarms Emitter Type 53 Mounting 53
Filtering 50 Enclosure 53 Multi-Target Mode 26
Angular Repeatability 53 Entering Service Access Mode 44
A Pos 29
N
Environmental Specifications 53
Coordinates 36 Ethernet 38 Norway 52
ATEX 52 European Union 52 Norwegian 52
Axis
Orientation Examples 34 F O
Azimuth Response 53
FCC 52 Operating Range 53
B Federal Communications Commission 52 Operating System 53
Filtering Alarms 50 Operating Temperature 53
Battery Life 53
Beam Shape 53 H P
Bow and Starboard Axes 29
Hardware Options 53 Positional
B Pos 29 Information Quality 16
Coordinates 36 I Positional Display Modes 28
C International Stds Compliance 52 Power Requirement 53
I/O 53 Product Label 42
Close-Range Elevation Angle 53
Control & Data Display 53 L
Coordinate Axes 31
Labels 42
D Licence, Maritime Radio 52
Dashboard Software 7 Logging
Starting 45, 46
Data Format 53
Low Temperature Start Up 54
Detecting Reflections 22
Dimensions 53
Dust Protection 53

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Index (Continued)
R T
RadaScan Target
Dashboard Software 7 Selection Order 30
Sensor 7 Telenor Maritime Radio 52
Radio Licence 52 Temperature Control 53
Range & Bearing 28 Temporary Service Access Code 44
Range Repeatability 53
Reflections 22 U
Detecting 22
USA 52
Resetting 24
Using the Historic Alarm List 51
Resetting Reflections 24
Responder 7, 52 V
Rotation 53
Vessel
Rotational Offsets 33
Interface 53
S Vessel Heading 32
Align Multi-Target Group to 37
Sensor 7
Specifications 53 W
Service
Water Protection 53
Access Code 44
Access Mode 44
Weight 53
Single-Target Mode 26 Welcome 6
Slave 40 Working With
Reflections 22
Software 53
Software Version 42
Standards 52
Starboard Axes 29
Start
Manual Logging 45, 46
System
Date and Time 48
Logging 45
Specifications 53
System Overview 7

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