BridgeMaster E

Technical Specifications

Standard Features
ADVANCED VIDEO PROCESSING 16 level digitization, unique anti-clutter system and target enhancement. COMPASS STABILIZATION North up or Course up; standard for the majority of gyro and serial compass inputs (1:1, 36:1, 90:1 and 180:1 require special compass option). TRUE MOTION Selectable on 0.5 to 48nm range scales inclusive. VIDEO MARKERS 20 adjustable video markers for highlighting points of interest in stabilized presentation modes. NAVIGATION INTERFACE Enables display of ships lat/long position, sensor in use and waypoint information. RADAR MAPS Selection of operator compiled maps stored on memory cards or internal non-volatile memory (on Basic Models). WIDE OPERATIONAL RANGE 0.125nm to 96nm. OFF-CENTERING Up to two thirds of radius on all range scales except 96nm. TRAILS Off, short, long, hidden, permanent or reset selectable in both true and relative motion modes. True trails are available in the relative motion mode. VARIABLE RANGE MARKERS (VRM) Two provided variable from 0.01nm to 96nm displayed on screen. Accuracy better than 1% of range scale in use of 25m, whichever is greater. One VRM may be off-centered. ELECTRONIC BEARING MARKERS (EBL) Two provided, variable in 0.1 increments, accuracy 1. One EBL may be off-centered. INDEX LINES Fully adjustable in range and bearing. Four available. DAY/NIGHT PRESENTATION MODES Four selectable general brightness levels and color combinations. Displayed information independently variable. Settings storable in non-volatile memory. ELECTRONIC CURSOR Readout in range/bearing lat/long or both. BEARING SCALE Electronically generated; 1, 5 and 10 marks labeled every 10 from 0-360. SECTOR BLANKING For special applications radar transmission can be inhibited in two sectors indicated on the display. (Total blanking up to 340). AUTO TUNING (AFC) Fully automatic with manual backup. WATCH ALARM Time periods of 3, 6, 9 and 12 minutes can be selected. Includes remote alarm connection capability with optional interface kit. OWN SHIPS PROFILE Available on ranges up to 3nm, depending on vessel length. CONSTANT RADIUS TURN On screen planning and monitoring of constant radius turn. Available in all motion and stabilization modes. PARALLEL CURSOR Two types provided, full or half cursor available on all presentation and motion modes and range scales. POSITION MODE Navigation sensor input. GUARD LINES User defined lines which will cause an alarm to be raised if crossed by own ship. 20 lines available in stabilized presentation modes.

EPA

Radar Type ATA ARPA (option)

Standard Features

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EPA

Radar Type ATA ARPA (option)

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MAXIMUM VIEW AHEAD User selectable maximum view ahead. SET & DRIFT Manual adjustment of set and drift. Set adjustable to any value in 1 increments. Drift adjustable between 0 and 9.9 knots in 0.1 knot increments. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION All system parameters set up via full screen display menu. * ATA and ARPA options are not available on Basic Models 250 Models with ARPA option provide full ARPA operational capability on 250mm display

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Standard Configurations
BASIC MODEL (No options or upgrades available) 180mm high res., 250mm medium res. or 340mm medium res. display, EPA capability and joystick control. STANDARD MODEL As Basic Model with full option and upgrade capability.

BridgeMaster E Approvals
The BridgeMaster E family of Radars meet the following International Specifications:

Environmental Requirements: Performance Requirements: High Speed Craft Requirements: ARPA Performance Requirements: ATA Performance Requirements: EPA Performance Requirements:

IEC IEC IEC IEC IEC IEC

60945 3rd edition 60936-1 & IEC 936(1988) 60936-2 60872-1 & IEC 872(1987) 60872-2 60872-3

These specifications cover the following IMO resolutions: A477(XII), A422 (XI), MSC(64)67, A823(19) & A.820(19)

CE Marking
All components of systems are CE marked against the EMC requirements of IEC 60945, 3rd edition.

Wheel Marking
The wheelmark is now replacing the CE mark within the EU. All components of the systems will be Wheelmarked to show conformance to the above IEC Specifications.

Tracking/Plotting Features
ARPA (Option on 250 and 340 Displays only) Automatic or manual acquisition of up to 40 targets to full IMO standard for standard and high speed craft Tracks Acquisition Range 40 maximum, display of numbers on demand, naming facility available. 0.25nm to 40nm 0.25nm to 40nm Continuous for acquired targets detected for 5 out of 10 consecutive scans. All tracked targets. 150 knots Trend within 1 minute, full accuracy (IMO standard) within 3 minutes. Adjustable from 1 to 60 mins in 0.1 min increments.

Tracking Range Tracking Performance Track Table Output Maximum Tracking Velocity Vector Presentation Vector Length

Tracking/Plotting Features
Alarm Settings

(continued) CPA 0.1nm to 20nm in 0.1nm increments. TCPA 1 min to 99 min in 1 min increments. BCD 0.1nm to 20nm in 0.1nm increments. (Bow Crossing Distance) BCT 1 min to 99 min in 1 min increments. (Bow Crossing Time) 2 annular zones available in all presentation modes.

Radar Mapping Features

Availability On 0.5 to 96nm range scales in stabilized modes of operation only. A reference lat/long is required. Up to 10 maps simultaneously available for display in map folio (not on Basic Models). Map Selection By name from a file list. 300 closest displayable elements. Any number. Recommended maximum = 1000. By cursor position via joystick (or trackerball) or by lat/long entry via on screen keypad. Maps divided into 7 layers, each representing a specific class of data (e.g., traffic separation zones). Layers operation selectable for display. Numerous types of ECDIS compatible symbols can be selected. Memory card on Standard Models. Internal on Basic Models.

Auto-Acquisition Zones Alarms

Map Presentation Audible with identifying symbol on screen where appropriate. Relay outputs available with optional interface kit. Display of up to 4 past positions to meet IMO standard. Time intervals available -15s, 30s, 1 min, 2 min, 4 min, 8 min or 16 min. Available on all presentation modes. Course Speed Trial Time Delay 0 to 359.9 in 0.1 increments. 0 to 75 knots in 0.1 knot increments. 1 to 30 mins in 0.1 minute increments. Elements Per Map Map Editing

Past Position Plots

Trial Maneuver Trial Maneuver Settings

Map Layers

Symbol and Line Types Map Storage

Trial Maneuver Alarm Target Totes

Audible and visual alarm 30s before maneuver commences. 4 types of Target Tote available. Single Target Tote. Multiple Target Tote - Targets automatically selected by CPA. - Targets automatically selected by range. - Targets selected by user. Two - user defined

Operational Range
Range Scale (nm) 0.125 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.5 3.0 6.0 12.0 24.0 48.0 96.0 Range Ring (nm) 0.025 0.05 0.1 0.25 0.25 0.5 1.0 2.0 4.0 8.0 16.0 Pulse Length Short Short Short or Medium Short or Medium Short or Medium Short, Medium or Long Medium or Long Medium or Long Medium or Long Long Long

Test Targets

ATA
(Option on all BridgeMaster E radars) The specification for the ATA is exactly the same as for the ARPA except that the ATA does not have Trial Maneuver or Past Position Plots. (Fully compliant with IEC 60872-2)

EPA
(Fully compliant with IEC 60872-3) Plotted Targets Plotting Range Plotting Range Scales Maximum Plotting Velocity Vector Length Alarm Settings 10 maximum, numbered manually. 0 to 40nm

Note: The equivalent metric and statute mile calibration of scales and range rings is available as an option that may be selected via a password. For an IMO compliant radar, metric range or statute mile scales are NOT permitted.

Radar System Performance

Minimum Range 30m on 10sqm target measure with short pulse, 4.5m antenna height (masthead transceiver). 30m on 0.75nm range scale. Better than 2.5 with 1.2m antenna on 1.5nm range scale using 10sqm reflector at a range of 1nm. 1% of the maximum range of the scale in use or 25m whichever is the greater.

0.5 to 48nm inclusive 150 knots 1 to 60 min in 0.1 min increments. CPA 0.1nm to 20nm in 0.1nm increments. TCPA 1 min to 99 min in 1 min increments. BCD 0.1nm to 20nm in 0.1nm increments. (Bow Crossing Distance) BCT 1 min to 99 min in 1 min increments. (Bow Crossing Time) 2 annular zones available in all presentation modes on 3, 6 and 12nm range scales. Audible with identifying symbol on screen where appropriate. Range Discrimination Bearing Discrimination

Range Ring Accuracy

Guard Zones

Alarms

Transmitter Characteristics
Magnetron Peak Power 3cm: 10cm: 3cm: 10 or 25kW nominal 30kW nominal 0.05s/1800Hz 0.25s/1800Hz 0.8s/785Hz 0.05s/1800Hz 0.25s/1800Hz 0.8s/785Hz

Turning Unit And Transceiver Power Supplies

Nominal Input Motor for 10cm Turning Unit Single phase 110V or 220V 50/60Hz Three phase 110V, 220V or 440V 50/60Hz AC 115V or 230V DC 24V to 32V (standard speed and 10kW only) 50/60Hz Consumption Motor for 10cm turning unit Single phase Three phase 710VA (standard and high speed) 440VA (standard speed) 620VA (high speed)

Pulse Length/prf Nominal

3cm Transceiver

10cm:

Pulse Generator Configuration

Solid State with pulse forming network driving a magnetron 10kW, 25kW and 30kW Tx/Rx either integral with turning unit or separately housed for bulkhead installation 3cm Transceiver

Receiver Characteristics
Type Tuning IF IF bandwidth Logarithmic with low noise front end Automatic or manual Centered at 60MHz 3cm: 20MHz on short pulse and medium pulse 3MHz on long pulse 20MHz on short pulse and medium pulse 3MHz on long pulse 5dB nominal 5dB nominal 10cm Transceiver

10kW TxRx Standard Speed 210w 10kW TxRx High Speed 330w 25kW TxRx Standard Speed 250w 25kW TxRx High Speed 370w 30kW TxRx 120w

Note: All power consumption figures assume maximum antenna size in 100 knot wind. In the case of the 10cm radar, the scanner is powered directly from the ships mains via a scanner control unit. The 3cm scanner is powered directly from the transceiver.

10cm:

Antenna Characteristics
Aperture Horizontal beamwidth Vertical beamwidth Sidelobes within 10 (min) Sidelobes within 15 (min) Sidelobes outside 10 (min) Sidelobes outside 15 (min) Gain (nominal) Polarization Rotation Limiting relative wind speed 4 ft. (1.2m) 2 24 -23dB --30dB -29dB Horizontal 28/45rpm 100 knots 3cm 6 ft. (1.8m) 1.3 24 -23dB --30dB -30dB Horizontal 28/45rpm nom. 100 knots 8 ft. (2.4m) 1.0 24 -23dB --30dB -31dB Horizontal 28/45rpm nom. 100 knots 10cm 9 ft. (2.7m) 2.8 30 --23dB --28dB 25dB Horizontal 50Hz 25/48rpm 60Hz 30/48rpm 100 knots 12 ft. (3.5m) 2 30 -23dB --30dB -26dB Horizontal 50Hz 25/48rpm 60Hz 30/48rpm 100 knots

Noise factor

3cm: 10cm:

10cm Scanner (Comprising Antenna and Turning Unit)

3600mm (12ft) Scanner Weight 163kg max. 2750mm (9ft) Scanner Weight 150 kg max. 543

122

679

Forward

*9 ft. S Band antenna is approved for high speed craft only.

531 727
With Masthead Transceiver

714

Display Features
Display Format CRT Resolution Desktop Deck Standing AC DC

3cm Scanner (Comprising Antenna and Turning Unit)

2500mm (8ft) Scanner Weight 55 kg max. 1880mm (6ft) Scanner Weight 52 kg max. 1270mm (4ft) Scanner Weight 50 kg max. 325

180 180 250 250 340

1365 x 1024 1365 x 1024 1365 x 1024 1365 x 1024 1024 x 768

High High High Medium Medium

102

336.5 Forward 296

Display Power Supplies

Nominal Input AC DC 115V 10% or 230V 10% 47-64Hz 24V - 32V (180 Displays only)

586 390

Consumption - All models 280w max. Note: Monitor derives power from Processor Unit.

Transmitter Characteristics
Magnetron Peak Power 3cm: 10cm: 3cm: 10 or 25kW nominal 30kW nominal 0.05s/1800Hz 0.25s/1800Hz 0.8s/785Hz 0.05s/1800Hz 0.25s/1800Hz 0.8s/785Hz

Turning Unit And Transceiver Power Supplies

Nominal Input Motor for 10cm Turning Unit Single phase 110V or 220V 50/60Hz Three phase 110V, 220V or 440V 50/60Hz AC 115V or 230V DC 24V to 32V (standard speed and 10kW only) 50/60Hz Consumption Motor for 10cm turning unit Single phase Three phase 710VA (standard and high speed) 440VA (standard speed) 620VA (high speed)

Pulse Length/prf Nominal

3cm Transceiver

10cm:

Pulse Generator Configuration

Solid State with pulse forming network driving a magnetron 10kW, 25kW and 30kW Tx/Rx either integral with turning unit or separately housed for bulkhead installation 3cm Transceiver

Receiver Characteristics
Type Tuning IF IF bandwidth Logarithmic with low noise front end Automatic or manual Centered at 60MHz 3cm: 20MHz on short pulse and medium pulse 3MHz on long pulse 20MHz on short pulse and medium pulse 3MHz on long pulse 5dB nominal 5dB nominal 10cm Transceiver

10kW TxRx Standard Speed 210w 10kW TxRx High Speed 330w 25kW TxRx Standard Speed 250w 25kW TxRx High Speed 370w 30kW TxRx 120w

Note: All power consumption figures assume maximum antenna size in 100 knot wind. In the case of the 10cm radar, the scanner is powered directly from the ships mains via a scanner control unit. The 3cm scanner is powered directly from the transceiver.

10cm:

Antenna Characteristics
Aperture Horizontal beamwidth Vertical beamwidth Sidelobes within 10 (min) Sidelobes within 15 (min) Sidelobes outside 10 (min) Sidelobes outside 15 (min) Gain (nominal) Polarization Rotation Limiting relative wind speed 4 ft. (1.2m) 2 24 -23dB --30dB -29dB Horizontal 28/45rpm 100 knots 3cm 6 ft. (1.8m) 1.3 24 -23dB --30dB -30dB Horizontal 28/45rpm nom. 100 knots 8 ft. (2.4m) 1.0 24 -23dB --30dB -31dB Horizontal 28/45rpm nom. 100 knots 10cm 9 ft. (2.7m) 2.8 30 --23dB --28dB 25dB Horizontal 50Hz 25/48rpm 60Hz 30/48rpm 100 knots 12 ft. (3.5m) 2 30 -23dB --30dB -26dB Horizontal 50Hz 25/48rpm 60Hz 30/48rpm 100 knots

Noise factor

3cm: 10cm:

10cm Scanner (Comprising Antenna and Turning Unit)

3600mm (12ft) Scanner Weight 163kg max. 2750mm (9ft) Scanner Weight 150 kg max. 543

122

679

Forward

*9 ft. S Band antenna is approved for high speed craft only.

531 727
With Masthead Transceiver

714

Display Features
Display Format CRT Resolution Desktop Deck Standing AC DC

3cm Scanner (Comprising Antenna and Turning Unit)

2500mm (8ft) Scanner Weight 55 kg max. 1880mm (6ft) Scanner Weight 52 kg max. 1270mm (4ft) Scanner Weight 50 kg max. 325

180 180 250 250 340

1365 x 1024 1365 x 1024 1365 x 1024 1365 x 1024 1024 x 768

High High High Medium Medium

102

336.5 Forward 296

Display Power Supplies

Nominal Input AC DC 115V 10% or 230V 10% 47-64Hz 24V - 32V (180 Displays only)

586 390

Consumption - All models 280w max. Note: Monitor derives power from Processor Unit.

Options Available for Standard Models

Vision automatic clutter and gain control system. ATA or ARPA (not 180 Models) capability. High resolution 250 monitor. Performance Monitor. Monitor Buffer Board to output R, G, B, V synch and H synch to remote auto-sync color monitor. Special compass board for 1:1, 36:1, 90:1, and 180:1 systems. Roller Ball instead of Joystick. Keyboard with the following discrete controls VRM, EBL, Gain, A/C Sea, A/C Rain, Range Up, Range Down, TM/RM, True/Rel Vectors, Centre Picture, Acknowledge Alarm, Panel Brilliance. Interface Unit to provide remote alarm, vigilance alarm and 3 extra I/O ports (two I/O standard).

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