RESPONDERS USER’S GUIDE Wärtsilä Guidance Marine Ltd, 5 Tiber Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1QP, UK T: +44 116 229 2600 E: sales.wgm@wartsila.com www.guidance.eu.com www.marine.direct www.wartsila.
Responder User’s Guide Issue Date: 05/03/2020 Document No: 94-0649-A Serial No: Sensor Software Version: Client Software Version: Date of Shipment from UK: Wärtsilä Guidance Marine Ltd, 5 Tiber Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1QP United Kingdom T: +44 116 229 2600 UK Support: +44 116 229 2665 (365 days a year; 08:00 - 20:00 UTC) USA Support: +1 504 305-1120 Asia Support: +65 6734 6365 customerservices.wgm@wartsila.com W: www.guidance.eu.
Document History Document Number Changes Issue Date 94-0649-A First release of Responder User’s Guide 05/03/2020 94-0649-A 3
Table of Contents 1. Installing Responders 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Responder Overview 6 Positioning Responders 8 Mounting Responders 9 Charging Responders 11 Operating Responders 12 2. Additional Information 2.1 2.2 2.
1. Installing Responders 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.
1.1 Installing Responders 1 Responder Overview Series 3 and 4 Responders can be used with RadaScan and RadaScan View systems. One or more Responders should be mounted on the target platform or vessel. There are three models of RadaScan Series 3 Responder: • Rechargeable (Part No. 20-0189-2) • Primary Cell Responder (Part No. 20-0194-2) • ISPP Powered (Part No. 20-0195-2) • Primary Cell Pack (Part No.
1.1 Responder Overview (continued) Installing Responders Instructions for Safe Selection, Installation, Use, Maintenance, Repair and Transport Part No. Temperature Range Responders do not require assembly or dismantling. They do not contain any customer-replaceable parts, and no user adjustment is required. Electrostatic Hazard User instructions (in compliance with ATEX 94/9/EC Directive) Unit • 1 ATEX Certification No.
1.2 Installing Responders 1 Positioning Responders The location, range and orientation of the Responders in relation to the Sensor have a significant effect on the tracking performance of the RadaScan View system, and hence on the quality of the position data sent to the DP system. The RadaScan View system is based on radar technology. Metallic structures reflect the microwave beam transmitted by the sensor, and can cause multipath interference, where ghost images are reported by the system.
1.3 Installing Responders 1 Mounting Responders The Responder can be used with or without a swivel bracket, as long as it is mounted with its longest side vertical, and its carrying-handle at the top. To Mount the Responder 1. Hook the foot of the Responder underneath the knob on the bottom of the mounting plate. (See below). 2. Rotate the Responder backwards until it is held in place by its magnet against the mounting plate. 3.
1.3 Installing Responders 1 Mounting Responders (continued) Mounting a Primary Cell Responder with a Primary Cell Pack: Lanyard attachment points Responder Swivel Bracket with 2 x U-Bolts Primary Cell Pack Bracket (Part No. 21-0340-1) with 2 x Thumb Screws Primary Cell Pack (Part No.
1.4 Installing Responders 1 Charging Responders The rechargeable Responder should be fully charged before use. A full charge takes approximately 24 hours. !DO NOT charge Responders in an explosive atmosphere or other hazardous environment. The Responder should be switched off while charging. To Charge the Responder: !Note: Only use the supplied charger. Only charge at ambient temperatures of 0oC to +45oC. 1. Switch the Responder off and unscrew the charging socket cap on the rear of the unit. 2.
1.5 Installing Responders 1 Operating Responders The Responder must always be used with its longest side vertical, and its carrying handle at the top. Switch the unit off when not in use to preserve the battery. ON/OFF Button !The Responder is water resistant. However, do not submerge the unit in water. To Switch the Responder ON: • Press the ON/OFF button at the top of the unit.
2. Additional Information 2.1 2.2 2.
2.1 International Standards Compliance Additional Information 2 RadaScan Responders EU ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU RadaScan Responders are certified as intrinsically safe and can be used with flammable gases and vapours belonging to gas group IIB. Series 3 Responders can be used in zones 0, 1 and 2. Series 4 Responders can be used in zones 0, 1 and 2.
2.2 System Specifications Additional Information 2 Wärtsilä Guidance Marine reserves the right to alter or amend this published specification without notice.
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Index A ATEX 7, 12, 14 B Battery Charging 4, 11 Component 16 Corrosive Substances Vertical Bar Vessel 6, 8 9 Part Numbers 4, 13, 16 Positioning 4, 5, 8 Primary Cell Pack 6, 7, 10, 12, 15, 16 Primary Cell Responder 6, 7, 10, 12, 16 7 8 R E Electrostatic Hazard RadaScan 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14 RadaScan View 6, 7, 8, 9 Range 7, 8 Rechargeable 6, 7, 11, 12, 15, 16 Responder 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 7 G 7, 14 H Hazardous Environments Horizontal Bar 9 S 7 I Installation 7 International
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