6 | Introduction to the Navico radar system
This manual explains how to install the radar scanner and the Navico radar processor. It also
explains how to connect the radar to the various brands of displays produced by Navico.
This manual should be used in conjunction with the installation manual provided with the
display. It also explains how to set up the radar system after installation and gives you
information on troubleshooting.
This manual is written for professional marine technicians, installation technicians, and service
technicians. Dealers may also use information contained in this document.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death, serious injury or damage to property.
The Navico radar system platform is designed to work with many types and models of display
head produced by Navico.
The radar systems consist of a scanner, radar processor and connection cables. Scanner models
are available with power outputs of 2 kW, 4 kW, 6 kW, 10 kW and 25 kW to suit different
customer requirements. Each scanner model has a corresponding radar processor module.
Note: 6 kW , 10 kW and 25 kW are covered in a separate manual
Branding information
The Navico radar system is sold under different brands which share the same hardware. This
manual is relevant to the following radar systems
2 kW dome kit DX42S-1 NS007001 LRA-1800
4 kW dome kit DX64S-1 NS007002 LRA-2400
6 kW open array kit TX06S-1 NS007003 N/A
10 kW open array kit TX10S-1 NS007004 N/A
25 kW open array kit TX25S-1 NS007005 NA
This manual describes how to interface to the following displays
Brand Display heads that support the Navico radar
system
Simrad GB40 network system
Simrad NX40/NX45
Northstar 8000i network system
Northstar 6000i and 6100i
Northstar M84
Northstar M121
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