MARINE RADAR EQUIPMENT _ JMA-2253/2254 INSTRUCTION MANUAL (SRC) Gapan Radio Co, Ltd.SECTION 1 14 12 14 1412 124 1.22 128 1.24 125 SECTION 2 24 2.2 2.8 24 25 2A 212 234 2.382 2.44 251 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTORODUCTION GENERAL ~~~ Configuration Accessories - SPECIFICATIONS General Scanner Unit Display Unit Rectifier Unit (1) NBA797A Unit-to-unit Spacing OPERATION Front Panel Controls -~ Front Panel Controls, TRACKPAD Functions. - SCREEN READOUTS ~ MENU DESCRIPTION ~ Menu Organization English Menus Spanish Menus Menu Item Description ~ FUNCTION DISPLAY RADAR SET-UP INITIAL SETTING POWER-ON/OFF SEQUENCES Turning ON/OFF the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 « (1) Turning on the JMA-2253/)JMA-2254 ~ (2) Turning off the JMA-2253)JMA-2254 ~ CONTROLLING THE JMA-2253/JMA-2254 FROM MENUS: Switching between the English and Spanish Display Modes from a Menu USING THE JMA-2253/JMA-2254 FOR THE FIRST TIME Initialization INITIAL SETTING menu -~ Tuning (Presetting) the Receiver Adjusting the Bearing 7 Making 0-mile Adjustment (Range cee Presetting the SEA CLUTTER27 28 2.6.7 274 2.72 2.73 2.8.1 2.8.2 2.83 2.8.4 285 2.86 2.8.7 2.8.8 2.8.9 2.8.10 2.8.11 2.8.12 28.13 2814 2.8.15 Setting the Buzzer Volume ~ SETTING UP THE JMA-2253/JMA-2254 FOR MONITORING ~ Changing the Screen Intensity ~ Changing the Operator Panel (Key) Intensity Changing the Language MONITORING , ~~~ Transmitting Data ~~ Suspending Transmission Changing the Range ‘Showing/Hiding Fixed Range Rings Hiding the Ship's Heading Marker ~ Tuning the Receive Tuning the receiver in the manual tune mode Tuning the receiver in the auto tune mode ‘Adjusting the Gain Eliminating Radar Interferences Measures Against Rainy or Snowy Weather In Case of High Waves Measuring the Range to a Target ~ (Using VRMs =~ Displaying the #1VRM Hiding the #1VRM Manipulating the #1VRM Displaying the #2VRM Manipulating the #2VRM Hiding the #2VRM (2)Moving the center of a VRM (Free Floating EBL) (8)Using the [CURSOR] key ~ Changing the Range Unit Measuring the Bearing of a Target (Using EBLs «+ Displaying the #1EBL Hiding the #1EBL- Manipulating the #1EBL Displaying the #2EBL Manipulating the #2EBL Hiding the #2EBL- (2)Moving the center of the EBL (Free Floating EBL) (@)Using the CURSOR key Moving VRMs and EBLs ~ Defining the center positon and displaying the VAM and EBL -~ Manipulating the floating VRM and EBL ~ Undefining the center : ‘Switching the EBL and Cursor Bearing Display among Relative, True, and Magnetic Bearing Display Mode 2-45 Changing the bearing reference (magnetic bearing, true bearing) 2-46 ‘Switching the bearing reference between “RELATIVE” and “TRUE” ---2-462.8.16 2.8.17 2.8.18 2.8.19 2.8.20 2.8.21 2.8.22 2.9 204 2.9.2 2.9.8 29.4 210 2.10.4 Changing the Bearing Display Mode (Heading Mode) of the PPI SoreenChanging the PPI screen bearing display mode « Setting the course in the Course Up mode Measuring the Bearing, Range, and Time toa Target Displaying the cursor ~ ; Moving the cursor ~ Erasing the cursor Magnifying the Echo Images on the PPI Screen - (1)Using the “EXPANSION” function ~~ (2)Changing the transmitter pulse width (3)Using the ZOOM function Enabling the ZOOM function Resetting the ZOOM mode Moving the Center of the PPI Screen Moving the center of the PPI screen Resetting the off center mode ~ Keeping the Power Consumption of the JMA-22530MA-2254-~ Setting the transmission time Setting the stand-by time Resetting the timed transmission mode Resetting the timed transmission mode during in the timed transmission stand-by mode (nothing being displayed on the screen) ~--2-56 Locking a Fixed Target on the Radar PPI Screen While the Own Ship is Navigating ~ , 7 Turing on and off the true motion display mode Monitoring the Motion of Other Ships (Targets) (1)Displaying WAKES Starting the WAKES display mode ~ ‘Stopping the WAKES display mode~ (2)Using the lookout alarm (GUARD Zone) function Defining a guard zone: Saving the guard zone Calling the guard zone from memory ~ Changing the alarm level Other Convenience Functions =r Displaying the Own Ship’s Speed on the Scanner Unit Displaying the Ship's Head on the Display Unit Displaying the Positions (Latitude/Longitude, LORAN C Time Difference) of the Own Ship and Waypoint ; Displaying the positions ==----~ Erasing the positions Displaying the Waypoint of the Own Ship Displaying the waypoint - Erasing the waypoint Miscellaneous Considerations - When “LOW BATTERY” or “BATERIA BAJA’ Appears on the Screen -~-2-67 “287 “287 2-59 2-59 2-60 2-602.12 2.10.2 2at4 2112 2113 241d 2424 SECTION 3 34 32 33 3.24 322 3.3.4 SECTION 4 4a 42 43 44 424 422 423 434 43.2 433 43.4 435 436 In Case an Unusual Condition Occurs during Operation External Navigation Devices Obtaining the Bearing Information Obtaining the Speed Information Obtaining the Positional information Obtaining the Range Information How to Interpret the PPI Screen---~ Distance and Target (1)Height of and the distance to the target. ~ (2)Retums from a target (8)Propagation path of radio waves Sea returns ~ False echoes (@) Ghost - (©) Side echo (©) Indirect echo (d) Muttipie echo (@) Radar interference: MAINTENANCE GENERAL SCANNER UNIT Radome Scanner Unit(JMA-2253) Radome Scanner Unit(JMA-2254) Display Unit Cleaning the Display Unit Screen~ INSTALLATION GENERAL INSTALLING THE SCANNER UNIT Selecting the Installation Location Installation Procedure----~ (1)Precautions to be observed when installing the scanner Unit on a power boat ~ (2)Precautions to be observed when installing the scanner unit on a yacht =~ Cabling the Scanner Unit ~ INSTALLING THE DISPLAY UNIT Selecting the Installation Location Installation Procedure Installing the Power Cable- Display Unit Rear Panel. Cabling Extemal Buzzer and Other Devices ~~ Connecting an Electromagnetic Compass MODIFICATIONS TO BE MADE TO THE INBOARD POWER SUPPLY45 454 | 452 453 46 464 46.2 463 464 SECTION 5 54 Bad 513 (Display unit (2)Seanner unit + CABLE ASSEMBLIES Interunit Gable (CFQ-8026-10/15/20,CFQ-8029-10/15/20)~ Power Cable (CFQ-2646) Selecting a Long Cable AFTER-INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENTS Installation-time Check--~ Functional Checks ‘Adjustment Items Rectifier Unit - ADJUSTMENT ‘ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES General Adjustments ~ (1)Adjustments to be made when a partis replaced (2)Tune presetting ~~ (G)CRT monitor off center adjustment (4)Agjusting the briliance level of the CRT monitor screen. ~ (6)Adjusting the focus of the CRT monitor screen~ Adjusting the Scanner Unit - (1)Adjusting the AVR output voltage from the modulator: (2)Adjusting the transmitter pulse width of the modulator unit (8)Adjusting the maximum gain of the receiver ~ ; (4)Adjusting the sea return level of the receiver (6)Adjusting the main bang suppression level of the recelver: (©)Adjusting the tuning indicator level of the receiver ~ (7)Adjusting the rotational speed of the scanner unit ~ Adjusting the Display Uni : (1)Adjusting the briliance level (2)Adjusting the focus of the CRT monitor screen: (@)Adjusting the tit angle of the display unit (4)Adjusting the CRT display ~ (6)Adjusting the AVR output voltage ~~~Fig. Fig. Fig. Fig. Fig. Fig. Fig. Fig. Fig. Fig. Fig. Fi a Fi a Fig e Fig. Fi 6 Fi e Fi @ Fi a Fig. Fig a Fi Fig. e LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 101 GENERAL SYSTEM OF JMA-2253 102 GENERAL SYSTEM OF JMA-2254 103 OUTLINE DRAWING OF ‘SCANNER UNIT NKE-1046 104 OUTLINE DRAWING OF SCANNER UNIT NKE-1047 105 OUTLINE DRAWING OF DISPLAY UNIT JMA-2253/2254 106 INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM OF JMA-2253 107 INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM OF JMA-2254 108 POWER SUPPLY DIAGRAM OF JMA-2253 109 POWER SUPPLY DIAGRAM OF JMA-2254 110 INTERNAL CONNECTIONS OF SCANNER UNIT NKE-1046 111 INTERNAL CONNECTIONS OF SCANNER UNIT NKE-1047 . 112 CIRCUIT DRAWING OF MODULATOR UNIT CME-229 . 113 CIRCUIT DRAWING OF MODULATOR UNIT CME-230 114 CIRCUIT DRAWING OF RECEIVER UNIT CAE-349 415 INTERNAL CONNECTIONS OF DISPLAY UNIT NCD-1982/1983 |. 116 CIRCUIT DRAWING OF MAIN CONTROL UNIT CMC-859-E (1/2) . 117 CIRCUIT DRAWING OF MAIN CONTROL UNIT CMC-859-E (2/2) 1. 118 CIRCUIT DRAWING OF CONTROL UNIT CCK-733 . 119 CIRCUIT DRAWING OF CONTROL UNIT CCK-734 120 CIRCUIT DRAWING OF POWER SUPPLY UNIT CBD-1283-J . 121 CIRCUIT DRAWING OF CRT MONITOR UNIT CCN-246, 122 JMA-2253 RADOME TEMPLATE 123 JMA-2254 PEDESTAL TEMPLATESECTION1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL The JRC JMA-2253/JMA-2254 Series Radars are compact raster scan radars with a4 KW transmitter and a 10-inch cathode ray tube: Except special tubes, they are all made up of solidstate devices for improved reliability. 1.1.1 Configuration DC (12V, 24V, 32V) Input power or requirements AC* (100V/110V/115V/ 200V/220V/230V), 50/60 Hz, single phase Model name IMA-2253 IMA-2254 model name | _NKE-1046 NKE-1047 Display model name | _NCD-1982 | NCD-1983 ae aa name a * An optional rectifier is required for the AC power supply. ‘The following components are indentified by the respective labels: Scanner: SCANNER UNIT Display: DISPLAY UNIT Rectifier: RECTIFIER UNIT 1.1.2 Accessories ‘The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 comes with the accessories listed below. Product Name [Qty Remarks Instruction manual 1 This manual Interunit Cable 1 10m(Option 15m or 20m) | Power cable Assembly| 1 2m Sun shade 1 Spare fuse 2 8A 2 5A 3 tA 3 315A pin connector 1_| For data communication with NMEA4.2 SPECIFICATIONS 1.2.1 General 1) Scanning mode 2) Display unit 3) Display color 4) Ranges 5) Range resolution 6) Minimum range 7) Bearing accuracy 8) Bearing discrimination Raster scanning, PPI 10-inch square monochrome cathode ray tube (long storage CRT) Green 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24, 32MA-2253), 48(7MA-2254)Nmi 30 m maximum 30 m maximum, 1° maximum 42° (JMA-2253) 2.2° (MA-2254) 9) Bearing measurement mode ‘True/relative bearing 10)Environmental conditions + Temperature + Relative humidity Scanner unit —15C to +50T. Display unit —10T to +50°C ‘Scanner unit } Ht) 959% maximum at 40°C Display unit + Relative wind velocity Scanner unit: 51.5 m/sec (100 knots) (IMA-2253) 11) Power consumption 12)Input power range *DC. 2 AC 13)Preheating time 14) Warm-up time 41.0 m/sec (80 knots) (IMA-2254) DC (12V, 24V, 32V) input: 57 W (JMA-2253) 62, W UMA-2254)) AC (100V/110V/115V, 200V/220V/230V, 50/60 Hz, single phase) input: 100 VA Note: The following rectifiers need be used when AC input is to be used: NBA-797A 10.2V to 42V. + 15% (when the rectifier unit (NBA-797A) is used) Approx.90 seconds ‘Approx. 3 seconds maximum, 121.2.2 Scanner Unit 1) Dimensions + Diameter of radome 620 mm. + Height 275 mm, | (IMA-2253) + Bese 250mm Dimensions + Height 432mm) gMa-2954) + Swing circle 1220 mm 2) Weight Approx.9.5 kg (IMA-2253) Approx.24 kg (JMA-2254) 3) Polarization Horizontal 4) Directivity characteristics * Horizontal beam width 4,0" (JMA-2253), 2.0" (JMA-2254) * Vertical beam width 25° (JMA-2253), 30° (JMA-2254) * Side lobe level —21 dB (less than +10° ) maximum (JMA-2253) —23 dB (less than 10° ) maximum (UMA-2254) —26 dB (other than 10° ) maximum 5) Rotation Approx. 27 rpm 6) Transmitter frequency 941030 MHz 7) Peak power akW 8) Transmitter tube Magnetron MSF1421B (JMA-2253) MSF1421B or MG5388 (IMA-2254) 9) Pulse length/PRF 0.08 jx seci2250 Hz (0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5 Nmi) 0.35 jx sec/1500 Hz (1.5, 3, 6 Nmi) 0.7 jx sec/750 Hz. (3, 6, 12, 24, 32 JMA-2253) , 48(JMA-2254)) 10)Modulator Solidstate modulator driver 11) Duplexer Circulator and diode limiter 12)Mixer MIC front-end 13)IF amplifier + Intermediate frequency 60 MHz + Bandwidth 10 MHz/3 MHz * Characteristic Semi-log characteristic 14)Noise figure 6 dB maximum1.2.3 Display Unit 1) Dimensions + Width 278mm—Wwithout mounting yoke + Height 242 mm + Depth 215 mm—without sunshield 2) Mounting ‘Table, overhead, bulkhead or flush mounting 3) Weight Approx. 8.7 kg 4) Cathode-ray tube 10-inch square monochrome CRT 5) Range scales Range Range ring interval Number of rings 0.125 Nmi 0.0625Nmi 2 0.25 Nmi 0.125Nmi 2 0.5 Nmi 025Nmi 2 0.75 Nmi 0.25Nmi 3 1.5 Nmi 025Nmi 6 3Nmi OSNmi 6 6Nmi INmi 6 12. Nmi 2Nmi «6 24 Nmi 4Nmi 6 (JMA-2253) 32 Nmi 8Nmi 4 (MA-2254) 48 Nmi 8Nmi 6 6) Range ring accuracy ++1% of selected range or 22 m, whichever is greater 7) VRM + 000 to 64 Nmi digital display JMA-2253) + 000 to 96 Ni digital display(JMA-2254) 8) EBL 000° to 359° digital display 9) Tuning mode ‘Manual or automatic 10)Bearing scale 360° scale graduated at intervals of r 11) Ship's heading marker Electronic 12)Controls, front panel key key key ; key key CURSOR) key key key key BRIL key [TUNE] knob [RAIN CL} knob [SEA CL] knob [GAIN] knob key EXP key= Menu Funetion DISPLAY RADAR SET-UP INITIAL SETTING key key Pressure sensitive operator pad key key Select #2VRM (#2VRM) Select #2EBL (#2EBL) Magnify a selected area of the PPI Image (ZOOM) Select true or relative motion display (TM/RM) Select the heading mode (HDG MODE) ‘Tuning mode (TUNE) Display radar wake (WAKES) Display the positions of the own ship and target (POSITION) Display destination (WAYPOINT) Range unit (RANGE) Bearing reference (BEARING) Select EBL relative or true bearing (EBL READOUT) ‘Transmit intermittent (TIMED-TX) ‘Transmutation time (TX PERIOD) Preparation time (STBY PERIOD) Alarm sensitivity (ALM LEVEL) ‘Transmitter pulse width (TX PULSE) (1.5 NM) ‘Transmitter pulse width (TX PULSE) (3 NM) Transmitter pulse width (TX PULSE) (6 NM) Panel illumination (KEYBOARD DIMMER) Select the language (LANGUAGE) Adjust bearing (BEARING) O-mile adjust (DIAPLAY TIMING) Preset tuning (TUNE PRESET) Preset sea return (STC PRESET) Buzzer volume (BUZZER)1.2.4 Rectifier Unit | 1) NBA-797A Dimensions * Width = 270mm. *Depth 175 mm + Height 430 mm ‘Mounting Wall type, drip proof structure Weight Approx. 17.5 kg Input power AC 100V/1IOV/LISY, + 15%, 50/60 Hz, single phase, 200 VA ‘AC 200V/220V/230V, ++ 15%, 50/60 Hz, single phase, 200 VA Output 26 VDC, 7A 4.2.5 Unit-to-unit Spacing Maximum Cable Length Standard Cable Length Scanner to display 20m 10m Display to rectifier See Subsection 4.5.3 "Selecting a Long Cable” Notes: Install the component units so that the interunit cables between them do not exceed 20 m. « The standard cables are provided with connectors and plugs.SECTION2 OPERATION 2.1 Front Panel Controls The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 allows the operator to control its normal functions all from the front panel on the display unit. Using menu-defined functions, the operator can make full use of the capabilities of the JMA-2253/JMA-2254. Although the operation of the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 is fairly easy, it is advised that the ‘operator have a full understanding of the controls available on the front panel to display necessary menu options on the CRT. 2.1.1 Front Panel Controls RAINCL (Reduces the amount of fain or snow roturne) 18 {Untertrence reduer) AN ‘Adlusts the gain) exe {agit terget) ‘Gistoces the amount of QuARD Defoe teeta zone) sim asthe ship's head rere ws Reeg BAIL (Gexéon luminance) OFF CENT (Moves the conter of the PPiimags) |___x.ir (OFF __—sTey /0FF sea retuns) VRM Selects the Variable go Marker) Eat ects the conic Besring Lino) cungon (Enables cursor for bearing ‘nd range moasurerert) EBL (Gslects tne Free Floating Eau) ENTER (Enters data) MENU (isplays menu) ‘TRACKPAD. (Used to move the cursor ‘or marker and to control EBL and VAM) Functions identified by an asterisk are optional and ari optional unit or an extemal device is required to ‘make them available.2.1.2 TRACPAD Functions The control is used to move the cursor or maker, to rotate the EBL, and controls the size of the VRM. Pressing an edge of the CIRACKPAD) control moves the cursor, marker, or VRM, or rotates the EBL in the corresponding direction. Depressing the TRACKPAD), with a forth move s the indicator rapidly and tapping the ‘moves the indicator slowly. Ln (ram) Com) (089) —> (ev) Press a function switch Press the CIRACKPAD) . , The current mode of the is indicated at the lower right comer of the screen. USE Mode Name Letter Soren Lower Right Corner | | Enables a VRM. ‘VRM mode Enables an EBL. EBL mode Enables a F EBL FEBL mode Enables the cursor. ‘Cursor mode ' [Eanables the off center mode. |Off center mode Enables the zoom mode. __ [Zoom mode Enables the guard mode. Guard mode 7 _ 222.2 SCREEN READOUTS es mio, oe cot cia dpa ot a N\A freee en EBLEIR/ |RMf H—UB/ VRMBM 2 pyawane HBL bearing» HFO 4 5° TOO6* et Inteerence rejection on pT Ro” 1 [ae—Aiarm sensitivity ‘Waypoint display" \ * Zoom cantor postion —— \ rtm mad Echo generated by a target Guard zone at Range- RNG ‘Center of PPI image im rugs rminena Eb 2 ed ° (The centers offset : ‘because te zoom 3 made s on.) “Tune mode indicator ——> SSSSisiss| oA ‘Own ship position {manual tne mode) Zoom mode on. 5, ‘Own ship spoed Time required to the waypoint Range tothe waypoln Bearing tothe waypoint Note: Since the zoom mode is on in this example, the range of the PPI image displayed is one half (6 Nm) of the range display (12 Nmi in this example).AUTO ‘Automatic tuning mode Target position (a position with a surrounding frame indicates the target position and a position without a surrounding frame indicates the position of the own ship.) Cursor mode (Cursor mode) Cursor mode on Distance from the own x2 . ship position to the cursor Mestre dreleuhar ded 12 | SET CURSOR W/TP Bearing to the cursor 4 position AUTO Time required up to the cursor position2.3 MENU DESCRIPTION In addition to the front panel controls, the JMA-2253/IMA-2254 provides functions that the user can control from menu screens. The menu screens are displayed by pressing the key alone (ordinary menus) or a combination of the CMENU) and keys (INITIAL SETTING that is used when a radar unit is installed or when the memory backup battery is replaced). This section explains the menu functions and shows how to manipulate them. 2.3.1 Menu Organization The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 can display menus in both English and Spanish. The procedure for selecting between the English and Spanish mode display is discussed in ‘Subsection 2.3.3, "Manipulating Menus." [English Menus] wove mE SET 7 Foun” uanval, «bro z Lamvroer — Setow soem fccneselnere sey SELECT W/TRACK PAD B7Re Re | 25‘Spanish Menus | ave fees, OEE fa Sohn Bs bBo Barwon cor | Matatk a oe | t i a _ | weurceton con cunson 7 Te Ss REESE ff nme Stee a Fete mm 18 BE) E ALCANGE: 1% BY f DEMORA MAGHET... VERD Trueo DE TX OFE Om pentose Te 10-20 30, 9chN i ERetvatasour Ree Tae ac | Pav erer Qo n0 tai | K azurcerow com eunson NS SEB omen re oe | eee ae oat TENGUAIE ENGLISH ESPASOL ea eee 262.3.2 Menu Item Description FUNCTION Selects #20RM————- Selects #2EBL Doubles the size of the image at a given position on the PPI soreen. FUNCTION Selects true or relative mi Waa SET display. orice OFF SET Selects the heading mode, ————__\e= Tuna BM 7™ fe HDG MODE HoUP N-UP C-UP Defines the receiver tuning ————— TUNE MANUAL AUTO j WAKES FF SHORT LONG mode. A 2E Displays the past tracks (wakes) ~ petectimerescrt ran) of the echo as an after-glow on PRESS ENT the PPI screen. The operator “, PRESS MENU TO RETURN ING tsk nnd can select the after-glow time = between "SHORT" and "LONG* =< For the strongest echo, a short ca atter-glow lasts approx. 15 to 16 seconds and a long after-glow lasts approx. 1 minute (62 to 63 seconds). 27DISPLAY * Displays the position of the own ship or: waypoint in terms of latitude and longitude (L/L) or time difference (TD). * Displays the waypoint on the PPI— screen. Selects the unit of VAM or cursor range — from NM (aautical miles), KY (kiloyards), and KM (kilometers). — POSITION WAY POINT * Selects the type of bearing information that is to be used when display bearings. Magnetic bearing: Receives the bearing information from an electronic magnetic compass. Example: EMC-2 True bearing: Receives the bearing information from a gyro compass. MAGNETIC TRUE EBL READOUT REL TRUE, MAG j-TIMED-TX OFF ON TX PERIOD 10 20 30 SCAN STBY PERIOD 3 5 10 15 MIN SELECT W/TRACK PAD PRESS ENT , PRESS MENU TO RETURN kate esto Selects EBL relative or true bearing — Alternates between the transmission — and standby (sleep) states for power saving. ‘Specifies the transmission time in terms — of the rotational speed of the scanner unit. Specifies the standby (sleep) time. ——— Functions identified by an *** require an optional unit or an extemal device. 28RADAR SET-UP Sets the guard zone alarm sensitivity in terms of intensity of the echo image. Sets the width of the transmitter pulses. * The narrower the pulse width, the better the range resolution is + The wider the pulse width, the better the sensitivity is. Sets the illumination intensity of the illuminated key illuminators. * The greater the value is, the brighter the illuminator is. Selects the language for the text displayed on the screen. A (6 mM) «035 O17 he RINGS OFF ON Binmer 01234562 _ LANGUAGE EI 29 EBLBR RM H-UP VRMEbo RADAR SET-UP ALM LEVEL M2245 67 0.08 0.35 ue O.38 0:7 we TX PULSE (1. SMD (3° ND DIMMER SELECT W/TRACK PAD PRESS ENT PRESS MENU TO RETURN 0° BING i essnabetindctetbeddndnedesd™ 3 :LISH ESPANOLINITIAL SETTING CGEND + GRTED 4 EBLEIR RM H-UP VRMEbow ‘Agjusts the bearing on the PPI screen. ‘Adjusts the range of the echo image on the PPI screen and the range of the actual target. Makes coarse tuning of the receiver. INITIAL SETTING " Adjusts the intensity of the sea : clutter. ONE TIMING & : TUNE PRESET STC PRESET Adjusts the volume of the alarm ————}—» BUZZER buzzer. = The volume must normally be set to its maximum. SELECT W/TRACK PAD PRESS ENT PRESS MENU TO RETURN 2102.4 POWER-ON/OFF SEQUENCES 2.4.1 Turning ON/OFF the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 (1) Turning on the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 (a) Press the key. The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 enters the stand-by mode in 1 minute and 30 seconds (90 seconds "####TIME" indicates the total power-on time of the JMA- 2253/JMA-2254, + The IMA-2253/JMA-2254 keeps on counting while it is in the stand- by/transmission state. Refer to the sections the timing of scanner motor brush replacement and other maintenance operations. + The value of the total power-on time is preserved when the JMA-2253/JMA- 2254 is powered off. * There is some error in the time display. 1:30 In approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds POUR AM H-UP VANE eT-aY The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 enters the stand-by state.(2) Tuming off the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 (a) Press the and keys simultaneous) -A-2253/JMA-2254 enters the stopped state and stops all functions. The ‘Warning: Live parts are present inside the display and scanner units even when the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 is in the stopped state, To prevent accidents and esards, take the following measures when servicing the JMA-2253/DMA-2254 « Tum off power to the rectifier unit (if any). + Unplug the power cable from the rear pane! of the display unit. 222.5 CONTROLLING THE JMA-2253/JMA-2254 FROM MENUS 2.5.1 Switching between the English and Spanish Display Modes from a Menu This subsection explains how to set up menus taking as an example the process of switching the display mode from English to Spanish. The operator can set up the other functions and options in the similar manner. In the instructions that are given below, "Select a menu item" or "Select an optional item" means that you are instructed to position the cursor on the desired item with the TRACKPAD) and to press the CENTER) key. UP"-"LANGUAGE. (a) Selecte " ESPANOL " from "RADAR SI EBL AM HE-UP VRMRO Press the key, and the MAIN MENU MENU Saal will appear. I Using the TRACKPAD), position the menu cursor on "RADAR SET-UP.” @, ( — || Press the key : oN, to establish the cursor ENTER) ————aann otro position and open the ceeemueaeiay "RADAR SET-UP" menu. im GEat UP VRAIS. Using the PRACKPAD), foe position the cursor on a ~ "ESPANOL " on the fo "LANGUAGE" line. "Oe eREr a » owe 7o arom” Press the key to establish the cursor position and turn on the Spanish display mode. Spanish display mode is tumed on. (b) Press the key. EBL RM H-UP. RMR Press the key to exit the MAIN MENU. ‘The above steps switch the display mode from "ENGLISH" to "SPANISH. ‘You can set up other menu functions in the similar manner using the CFRACKPAD), and eye 2142.6 USING THE JMA-2253/JMA-2254 FOR THE FIRST TIME 2.6.1 Initialization This section explains how to initialize the JMA-2253/JMA-2254. Be sure to perform the initialization procedure when using the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 for the first time. The initialization of the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 consists of the following steps: + Adjusting the bearing (BEARING) faking a 0-mile adjustment (DISPLAY TIMING) Presetting (tuning) the receiver (TUNE PRESET) Presetting the sea return value (STC PRESET) Adjusting the buzzer volume (BUZZER) ‘The following problems will arise if the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 is not initialized: + The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 can display no’PPI image because of an out-of-tune condition. * Differences occur between the bearing and range of the echoed image on the PPI screen and those of the true targets. * It is impossible to observe the targets because of an improper sea clutter intensity, 2.6.2 INITIAL SETTING menu ‘The INITIAL SETTING menu which is explained in this chapter is displayed on the PPI screen by pressing the and keys simultaneously. The other menus are displayed on the PPI screen by pressing the key. 2.6.3 Tuning (Presetting) the Receiver Follow the instructions given below to make coarse tuning of the receiver: (a) Press the or CRANGE Y) key to set the range to 12 Nmi. (b) Tum the [TUNE] control to the center position. TUNE 245ee -rforming manual tuning). () Select "MANUAL" on the "TUNE" line from the FUNCTION menu. Using the CERACKPAD), position avs the cursor as shown in the figure to the right and press the key. EBLAIR RM H-UP VRMEbor | See Section 2.5, ) i See cer "CONTROLLING THE | i am JMA-2253/JMA-2254 i Tune ‘mae 3 | eee a pT, Berson Lowe procedure to set up a b SELECT W/TRACK PAD [unc ears The tuning mode is set to "MANUAL". (@ Press the key to exit the menu. The IMA-2253/JMA-2254 returns to the previous screen, (@) Press the Key and wait 10 minutes or longer. “The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 will start transmission. ‘The transmission frequency gets stable in approximately 10 minutes after the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 starts transmission. (f Select "TUNE PRESET” from the "INITIAL SETTING" menu EBLER RM H-UP VRMEbor t aman Bu2ne BELECT W/TRACK PAD + Ress ExT PRES® MENU TO RETURN 2:16(g) Manipulate the and CRANGE ¥) keys so that the displayed PPI image is the largest. SOLAR RM H-UP VRMee EBL RN HL ee ee [aS eee | ‘Small targets Largest targets (hy Press the key, ‘This completes the preset tuning. 2172.64 Adjusting the Bearing ‘This adjustment Ject "H-UP" on the "HDG MODE" adjusts the bearing of the PPI screen. line from the "FUNCTION" menu. (a) Sel This step is unnecessary if "H-UP" is already displayed. elect "RM" on the "TM/RM" line from the "FUNCTIO! eouMR pa UP VR ‘ee Siok tone " menu. (b) Si This step is unnecessary if "RM" is already displayed. (©) Determine the target. EBLER RM QH-URYVRMEbo = 218 EpUBR RM Hour YEMloe oe HOG mode display: H-UPY Motion display: “AM Select the visible target (vessel, buoy etc.) from the target images near I tc 2Nmi, _— Echo generated by ataget(d) Measure the bearing of the target with respect to the ship! fa ‘own ship's head 0” ‘Measure the bearing accurately using a ae. vessel's compass. ‘nn ship ‘When the target lies 328° with respect to the own ship's head. (©) Select "BEARING" from the "INITIAL SETTING" menu. SLR RM H-UP YRMMo #1EBL will appear automatically. the right or left edge of the CERACKPAD) to generated by the target ign #1EBL with the echo EBLE RM H—UP. VRMEba ae (g) Press the key. 219(hy Press the right or left edge of the FRACKPAD), set the bearing of #1EBL to The bearing of the target measured in step (@). pa H-UP VR set to the bearing 328". in this example) of the true target. ‘The PPI image rotates together with, #1EBL. () Press the CENTER) key. ‘This completes the bearing adjustment. 2-202.6.5 Making 0-mile Adjustment (Range Initialization) ‘This procedure initializes the range on the PPI screen. (a) Select "H-UP" on the "HDG MODE" line from the "FUNCTION" menu. EOLBR Ra UP VOM This step is unnecessary lek gm i if "H-UP" is already F weetcce Sep ear cur displayed. (b) Select "RM" 'M/RM" line from the "FUNCTION" menu. BLM nat st-UP YANN a 7 _ This step is unnecessary ale i if "RM" is already seewooe Tuwur cur J displayed. (©) Press the CRANGE Y) key to set the range to 0.125 Nmi. (@) Determine the target. seston dept FA TT / l” mode display: "H-UPY PTS | po ya roe on Radar scanner rit _) vy ‘own ship 0.088 Nei 3 Echo gonerated by a targot Select an echoed image whose —~ ees range on the PPI screen from the ‘own ship is known (0.088 Nm in this example). 2.21(e) Press the key. (f Press the right or left edge of the CTRACKPAD), set the VRM to the range to the target. set the VAM to the range to the ‘eve target (0.088 Nein his EBLER RM H-UP VRMEbor example. To ax (q Press the key: (h) Select "DISPLAY TIMING" from the "INITIAL SETTING" menu. (@ Using the and keys, move the leading edge of the target to the VRM position. \ ae, DISPLAY TAMING @) — “The echoed image generated by the target wil move in the range rection, ' ( Press the key. “This completes the 0-mile adjustment. 222[Reference] The operator can use the following quick way of making O-mile adjustment if there is no target whose range is known: (A) Perform steps (a) to (©) (B) Select a long object such as quay or levee as the target. (C) Perform step h). (D) Manipulate the and keys so that the target appears straight on the PPI screen. Distant range Proper distance ‘Near range (E) Press the CENTER) key. This completes the 0-mile adjustment. (F) After the adjustment, an empty hole may appear at the center of the PPI screen if the sensitivity is set to its maximum (the [GAIN] control is turned fully clockwise). This will, however, cause no problem. 2.232,646 Presetting the SEA CLUTTER Intensity ‘This subsection explains how to set the sea clutter control for sea clutter to the maximum, Sea clutter control is explained in Subsection 2.8.10, "In Case of High Waves.” (a) Press the key and set the range to 0.125 Nmi- (b) Make tune adjustment using the [TUNE] control. [See Subsection 2.8.6, "Tuning.") (©) Tum the [GAIN] control to its maximum position (fully clockwise). (@ Tum the [SEA CL] control to its maximum position (fully clockwise). (c) Tur the [RAIN CL] control to its minimum position (fully counterclockwise). TUNE GAIN SEACL RAIN CL. OO oO © (p Select "STC PRESET" from the “INITIAL SETTING" menu, (g) Press the and xeys so that the PPL image near the center barely appears. EBLER RM H-UP VRMMbo BBLIR RM H-UP VRMEB« . stc PRESET, wi ADTUST, MODE r : ie Range: "0.125 Nei" sTo PREMET ADJUST. MODE (h) Press the key. Press the LENT Key. This completes the SEA CL intensity presetting. 2242.6.7 Setting the Buzzer Volume This subsection initializes the volume of the following buzzers: + Buzzer that is generated when a key is pressed. + Alarm buzzer that is generated when a guard zone is defined. + Alarm buzzer that is generated when MARPA is used. (@) Select "BUZZER" from the "INITIAL SETTING" menu. ww) baste — va “he ship turns clockwise. i turn counterclockwise. + True bearing display (north-up display): ‘The PPI screen is displayed in such an orientation that the north matches the straight up position of the PPI screen. The bearing of the echo images on the PPI screen remains unchanged when the ship's head changes. (This mode requires an external device such as a gyro compass that can supply bearing information.) 4 The ship turns clockwise. unchanged but the ship's heading marker rotates. 247+ Course-up display: The PPI screen is displayed in such an orientation that the ship's head always matches the straight up position of the screen when the course is set up with the [SHM] Key. When the ship's head changes, the bearing of the echo images on the PPI screen remains unchanged; the ship's heading marker rotates only by the amount by which the ship's head changes. It is necessary to reset the course when the course changes substantially. (A gyrocompass ot other device that provides bearing information is required.) ave RMB EELER Woos W275" oo “~~ a =) The ship tums clockwise. t ‘The PPI images remain unchanged but the ship's heading marker rotates, hoe Bde) VeMBbe: BB13 Ler HM The ship's heading marker points to the straight up of the radar PPI screen and the PPI images tum in the same direction ‘as the ship's heading marker. Bearing information input is required to change the bearing display mode. See { subsection 2.11.1, "Obtaining Bearing Information,” for details on bearing information, } 2-48Changing the PPI screen bearing display mode (a) Select "H-UP", "N-UP" or "C-UP" from "FUNCTION"-"HDG MODE". Head up ELAR RSH UP) VRMMbo pS Petts | \ mamnemer me 7 Se rarse ME To RETIN 7 ie Noon spun pg N= up) vento po eevmn i £ Btene ammo LR EEF. paraiso Lee! caso Setting the course in the Course Up mode (a) Press the key. 2.492.8.17 Measuring the Bearing, Range, and Time to a Target Use the /oursor function to measure the bearing, range, and time to a target. The cursor function is identified by a "+" mark which is displayed on the PPI screen. Using the cursor function, the operator can obtain the bearing of and the time to the cursor position in addition to the range to the cursor position. { ‘The information about the speed of the own ship is required to know the time | to atarget. See Subsection 2.11.2, "Obtaining the Speed Information.” Displaying the curser (a) Press the CURSOR) key. EBLR RM H-UP VRMEbo sor mode ‘Cursor function enabied Range from the own ship postion to the cursor position « Bearing ofthe cursor with respect othe ship's head 4 ser ates WAP EDO (ees ‘ “Tine vied to gato he cor poston tom he own we ship poston + The maximum displayable time which is valid when speed information is entered is, "9:59," * The time to a target is erased in approximately 5 seconds. + A cursor appears on the PPI screen and the are placed into the cursor mode. Note: The time to a target is displayed as "9:59" when no own ship's speed has been entered. Moving the cursor (b) Manipulate the CPRACKPAD). + When the operator stops moving the cursor, the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 displays the bearing of, range, and time to that position where the cursor rests Erasing the cursor (©) Press the key. "The cursor and the bearing of, range, and time to the cursor position are erased. 2-502.8.18 Magnifying the Echo Images on the PPI Screen The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 allows the operator to magnify the echo images on the PPI screen using one of the following methods: 1, Using the key 2. Selecting a wider transmitter pulse width by choosing the "RADAR SET-UP"- "TX PULSE" menu option 3, Using the "FUNCTION"-"ZOOM" menu option (1) Using the "EXPANSION" function The "EXPANSION" function enlarges the echo images on the PPI screen in the range direction. Note that this function lowers the range resolution and the echoes developed by two nearby targets arranged in the range (depth) direction may appear as a single echo on the PPI screen. (a) Press the CEXP) key. The images will be enlarged in the range direction. EBLEIR RM H-l EBLER RM H-U Before magnification ‘ter magatiction 251(2) Changing the transmitter pulse width "The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 allows the operator to change the transmitter pulse width in the 1.5, 3, and 5 Nmi ranges. A wider pulse width causes the echo images on the PPI screen 10 be extended in the range direction. A narrower pulse width makes the echo images smaller (shorter). The major difference between this function and the EXPANSION function is that echo images that are invisible with narrower transmitter pulse widths are likely to become visible as the width of the transmitter pulse is widened, Like the EXPANSION function, this function lowers the range resolution and the echoes developed by two nearby targets arranged in the range (depth) direction may appear as a single echo on the PPI screen. (a) Select the appropriate pulse width "(1.5NM)", "GNM)" or "(6NM)" from: the "RADAR SET-UP" mena ESLER RM H-UP VEN. CUS gap aap ot TANCUAGE — ENGMLEH EBPAGOL | N, Fkes Br (b) Press the key. EBLE RM H-UP VRMBboc EBLER RM H-UP VAMEbu« . ° a Stet of s eens yo Belore magnification After magnification (narrow pulse with) (wide pulse wicth) In this example, echo images that were invisible before magnification are visible after magnification. Note: The transmitter pulse width is reset to the factory-set value when the JMA- 2253/JMA-2254 is placed into the stand-by or stopped (power-off) state. 2.52(8) Using the ZOOM function The ZOOM function of the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 allows any given area on the PPI screen to be enlarged by a factor of 2. Note: This function is disabled when the 0.125 Nmi range is used or the free floating EBL function is active. Enabling the ZOOM function (a) Select "ON" from "FUNCTION"-"ZOOM", EBLIR RM H-UP VRMMbo EBLIR RM H-UP VRMMbo Marker ne oe A marker appear: oe woor Heve nur cur { on the PPI screen. iz (b) Use the TRACKPAD) to position the marker in the desired location. EBLER RM H-UP VRMMbo ZOOM mode Notes: * The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 will exit the ZOOM mode after it is left to stand for approximately 7 seconds. * The marker can be moved up to 66% of the maximum screen radius. eer otter (©) Press the ENTER) key. Location designated by thomarker EBLR RM H-UP VRiMibow The display area ismagnified by a factor of 2 with the marker position taken as the center. Fixed range rings are displayed after the zooming. Resetting the ZOOM mode (d) Select "OFF" from "FUNCTION The ZOOM mode is re: 2532.8.19 Moving the Center of the PPI Screen ‘The operator can extend the range in a given direction by moving the center of the PPI screen. Note: This function is disabled when the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 is in the zoom mode. ‘Moving the center of the PPI screen (a) Press the COFF CENT ) key. EBLEIR RM H-UP VRM@boe ‘A marker appears on the PPI screen. (b) Use the CTRACKPAD) to position the marker in the desired location. EBLAR RM H-UP VRMMbo Notes: * The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 will exit the off center mode after it is left to stand for approximately 7 seconds. + The marker can be moved up to 66% of the maximum screen radius. (©) Press the key. The marker position becomesthe center of the PPI screen. Resetting the off center mode (@ Press the COFF CENT) key. The off center mode is reset. 2.542.8.20 Keeping the Power Consumption of the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 Use the timed transmission function of the JMA-2253/IMA-2254 to keep the power consumption low. Using the timed transmission function, the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 can automatically alternate between the transmission and stand-by states. Setting the transmission time (a) Select either "10," "20," or "30" on the "TX. EBLE RM H-UP VRMilkos PERIOD" of the "DISPLAY" menu. ™ The transmission time is specified in terms of the rotational speed of the scanner unit. The relationship between the rotational speeds and transmission times is summarized below. wa WE Approx. 24 seconds per 10 rotations Approx. 47 seconds per 20 rotations Approx. 70 seconds per 30 rotations Setting the stand-by time (b) Select either "3", "5","10" or "15" on the "STBY BBUBR RM H-UP VRNMbo PERIOD" of the "DISPLAY" menu, — frosimion ore un 10 WEY ee oe The legitimate stand-by values are 3, 5, 10, and 15 minutes. Select one out of these values. v ro nevus” (c) Select "ON" from the "TIMED-TX" line on the BBLMR RM H-UP VOM "DISPLAY" menu, — . froernion ope we ro BE} The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 starts timed | "iseo-tx cer ww "TF transmission immediately. f tor venton 3 210 15 mW J TESS nt Zo Nevo A rinabaee ot 255(d) Press the key. The JMA-2253/IMA-2254 returns to the previous screen. @ The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 enters the stand-by state for the specified transmission time after transmitting the radar signal for the specified number of scanner rotations. In the stand-by state, the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 displays nothing on the display unit and stops the scanner unit to save power. @ When the stand-by time expires, the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 restarts the transmission for the specified number of scanner rotations. The JMA- 2253/IMA-2254 repeats the above steps. Warning:The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 resumes the rotation of the scanner unit after he lapse of the stand-by time even if the scanner unit is stopped during the stand-by period. Do not stand near the scanner unit when using this function on the JMA-2254. Resetting the timed transmission mode (e) Select "OFF" from the "TIMED TX" line on the "DISPL EDU .Y" menu, RM H-UP. VRMEbo« posrrroN we mo WEI Staring | MAGHATLE TaUE The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 exits the timed transmission mode. Five a ‘a penton, Toran 20 sca rie aie (f) Press the key. E ‘The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 retums to the previous screen. Resetting the timed transmission mode during in the timed transmission stand-by mode (nothing being displayed on the PPMP RM HU UP VAN screen) (a) Press the CMIT/STBY) key. & sT-BY The JMA-2253/IMA-2254 exits the timed transmission mode and enters the normal stand- by state. 2-562.8.21 Locking a Fixed Target on the Radar PPI Screen While the Own Ship is Navigating Normally, the PPI image moves as the own ship moves. This PPI display mode is called Relative Motion (RM). ‘The display mode in which echo images from fixed targets such as lands are not moved and the center of the own ship (center of the PPI) is moved according the course and speed of the ship is called True Motion (TM). ‘The bearing and speed information is required as input to use the TM display mode. For details on the bearing and speed information, see Subsections 2.11.1, “Obtaining the Bearing Information,” and 2.11.2, "Obtaining the Speed Information." ‘Turning on and off the true motion display mode (a) Select "TM" or "RM" from "FUNCTION"="TM/RM." Selecting "TM" places the IMA-2253/MA-2254 into the true motion display mode. + Selecting "RM" places the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 into the relative motion display mode. + The heading mode will automatically be reset to the "North Up" mode if the JMA-2253/JMA-2254 is switched into the true motion display mode when the heading mode is set to "Head Up.” + You cannot set the heading mode to "Head Up" when the JMA-2253/IMA-2254 is in the true motion display mode. True motion display mode lative motion display mode F eavme TONE MANUAL AUTO TAKES OFF SHORT Lows The following picture shows an example of switching from relative motion to true motion display mode. 257Relative motion display ‘The center of the PPI is The center of the PPI moved up to 66% of the moves as the own ship radius of the screen. moves. When the center of the PPI reaches 66% of the radius of the screen, the display automatically restarts moving at the diagonally opposite 66% radius position.2.8.22 Monitoring the Motion of Other Ships (Targets) Use one of the following functions to monitor other ships (targets): 1. "FUNCTION"-"WAKES" menu option 2. Lookout alarm (GUARD Zone) (1) Displaying WAKES The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 rewrites all images on the PPI screen on every scan (one rotation of the scanner unit) in the normal operating mode. On the seventh scan on the left column of the figure below, for example, the operator cannot know how the targets moved during the first to 6th scans. Using the WAKES function, since the display brilliance of the past images is lowered during every first (short) or fourth (long) scan, the operator can know how the targets moved during the past first to 6th scans on the 7th scan. Note, however, that images ‘whose brilliance is set to a low level when the WAKES function is started are likely not to last until the 7th scan, WAKES OFF WAKES ON tstScan tetScan a 2st Scan . astScan a set Sean a 4st Sean a Set Scan Sascan_ Ht = 6st Scan oe a ‘7st Scan ‘7st Scan The video image remains. WAKES last approximately 15 to 16 secoinds in the short mode and approximately 1 minute (62 to 63 seconds) in the long mode. 2-59Starting the WAKES display mode (a) Select "SHORT" or "LONG" on the "WAKES" line from the "FUNCTION" menu. * The "SHORT" option causes the brilliance of the targets to be decreased by one level on every scan. * The "LONG" option caus level on every fourth scan, ss the brilliance of the targets to be decreased by one EBLIIR RM H-UP VRMBbo The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 starts displaying MM BUM WAKES immediately. owe kanvat sur iz (b) Press the key The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 returns to the previous screen. ‘Stopping the WAKES display mode (a) Select "OFF" on the "WAKES" line from the "FUNCTION" menu, EBLAIR RM H-UP VRMIbor (b) Press the key. ‘The JMA-2253/JMA-2254 returns to the previous screen. 2-60(2) Using the lookout alarm (GUARD Zone) function Define the guard zone using the lookout alarm function. A guard zone refers to a zone that is defined on the PPI screen. It is used to sound an alarm when a target gets into or out of the zone, The alarm mode in which an alarm is generated when a target gets into a zone is called the IN mode and the alarm mode in which an alarm is generated when a target gets out of a zone is'called the OUT mode. Defining a guard zone (a) Tap the key (shorter than approx. 0.5 second). A+" marker appears on the PPI screen. (b) Move the marker using the CTRACKPAD). Move the marker to the starting point of the guard zone to be defined. (©) Press the CENTER) key. EBLE RM H-UP VRMEBo« Define the starting point of the guard zone. Gund zone (sing defined) Maker Eltron (d) Move the marker using the CTRACKPAD). Move the marker so that a guard zone of a given EBL RM H-UP VRMMbo shape is formed (define the ending point). ‘The shape changes so that a fan opens (closes). . 2-61