Network Radar Configuration

Important

The description of the radar image source configuration is of a general nature. The ONWA network radar is used as an example. Configuration must be performed by a specialist with the appropriate technical knowledge, skills, and qualifications who has completed training with the ECDIS manufacturer.

Configuration of radar models implemented in the ECDIS software is described in the installation documentation.

Warning

Incorrect configuration of the radar image source may result in incorrect display of the radar image on the chart and an erroneous assessment of the navigational situation.

Source configuration:

Menu path
→ → Radar → Settings

No.	Element	Description
1	Settings tree	Hierarchical structure of the radar image source configuration sections
2	Oscillogramm	Signal oscillograms
3	Return to Radar list	Button to return to the list of all connected radar image sources

2. Network settings:

   • Set the network connection parameters of the network Radar

   • Apply network settings — click Apply

   • Click Reconnect

   If configured correctly, the connection statuses in the information group (4) will change and the data packet counters will update.

Note

ECDIS contains the default settings of the ONWA Radar manufacturer. If necessary, modify the connection settings.

Tip

When configuring network parameters, verify:

• Correctness of the radar image source IP address (must match the radar processor settings)

• Network connection between ECDIS and the radar image source

• Absence of port conflicts with other systems

• Stability of data packet counters — they should continuously increase when the source is active

No.	Element	Description
1	MAC	Radar MAC address
2	IP	Radar network address
3	Master	Network address of the Radar control device
4	Gate	Network gateway
5	Mask	Subnet mask
6	Video data	Data, status, settings, and state of the video stream
7	Control Channel	Data, status, settings, and state of the control channel
8	Status 1	Data and status of the radar image transmission port
9	Status 2	Data and status of the parametric information transmission port
10	Apply	Apply the configured settings
11	Reconnect	Force device reconnection

3. Alignments. Antenna position

No.	Parameter	Description
1	Source coordinates	Set the Radar antenna coordinates
2	Source position	Antenna installation point on the vessel diagram
3	Range adjustment	Distance correction — alignment of ENC and radar image
4	Bearing adjustment	Bearing correction — alignment of ENC and radar image

Important

Critically important: Incorrect antenna position alignment causes displacement of the radar image relative to the chart, which may create a dangerous navigational situation. Alignment verification and correction must be performed:

• During configuration of the radar image source

• After repair work on the radar antenna

• When systematic discrepancies between the radar image and chart information are detected

• At least once a month during operation

Warning

For correct radar image overlay, the coordinates of the GNSS antenna(s) and the Radar antenna must be entered.

It is impossible to compensate for not accounting for the GNSS antenna position through antenna alignment.

5. Primary settings

No.	Parameter	Description
1	Hardware	Manufacturer name
2	Name	Radar name — entered during installation
3	Transmit	Radar scanner transmission indicator
4	Radar image range	Select the radar image display range. Does not change the range on the Radar. When the radar image range is increased, the radius of the displayed image increases. The displayed radar image cannot exceed the range set on the Radar control panel.
5	Transparency	Radar image transparency adjustment
6	Brightness	Radar image brightness adjustment
7	Contrast	Radar image contrast adjustment
8	Master	Master — always enabled. Control is not available.
9	Signal adjustment	Indication of the Radar control panel settings. Adjustment from ECDIS is not available.
10	Radar control	Indication of statuses set on the Radar control panel. Control from ECDIS is not available.

Note

Display parameters may vary depending on navigation conditions (open sea, coastal zone, narrow waters). Save optimal settings for different operating conditions.

8. Monitor — diagnostics of output parameters and device status during configuration.

After successful connection and configuration, diagnostic information is displayed in the Monitor.

Oscillogramm — an additional window that opens/closes by pressing the button in the Radar settings section. Allows visual monitoring of radar signal parameters.