NobelCom INSIGHT IR2 User Manual

Nobeltec®InSight™ Radar 2 (IR2)Covers the Nobeltec Line of Radar ProductsNTMRG002 4/04Radar Operations Manual

4Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual What is a Nobeltec digital radar?Nobeltec IR2 is complete radar solution that sends the radar informati

5Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual What is the InSight Radar Box?The InSight Radar Box is a specially designed box that converts the analo

6Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Minimum System RequirementsIn order to properly run Nobeltec InSight Radar software, you need the follo

7This chapter is a review of what should have already been done through the Installers Guide.Installing InSight Radar (IR2)Getting your radar up and r

8Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Installing Nobeltec SoftwareIt is necessary to install this software even if you have Nobeltec software

9Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Using the Radar Setup WizardThis section assumes that you have correctly installed the IR2 and that it

10Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual The Radar Setup Wizard will search your available serial ports for incoming information, including you

11Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Once the Radar Setup Wizard detects your radar and other NMEA devices, you can advance the Radar Wizar

12Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Initial Radar SetupSetting the Trigger DelayAfter successfully installing the radar, transmit trigger

13Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Aligning the Radar ImageGetting the radar to properly align with the electronic chart requires a few k

14Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Adjusting the Compass Master Heading CorrectionThis process allows you to align the digital compass wi

15Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Adjusting the Radar Heading Line RotationThis process allows you to align the radar transceiver with t

16Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Creating a Compass Deviation TableDue to magnetic interferences and other considerations, magnetic com

17Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Setting the Radar Presets (4kW Models and Above Only)The auto gain and auto sea functions allow for ha

18Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Setting the Auto Gain PresetThe auto gain function automatically preserves the look of the image based

19Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Follow these steps to adjust the Auto Sea Clutter Preset:1) Set the radar range to 12nm.2) Click and

20Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual STC CurveThe STC Curve function allows you to control the Sea Clutter profile of the radar. By default

Opening the InSight Radar Window1 Launch the Nobeltec Navigation software by double clicking on its desktop icon.2 Click on the Radar drop down menu

22Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Turning on your Radar Once the hardware portion of your digital radar is properly installed, viewing a

23Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Radar ToolbarsThere are a number of radar toolbars that give you complete control over the InSight Rad

iiiTable of ContentsInSight Radar Introduction ... 1Welcome to Nobeltec ...

24Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Range ScaleRange Scales: The range buttons determine the size of the area that appears in your InSight

25Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Radar Range ToolbarIn addition to the Radar Control toolbar displayed above, there are two additional

26Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Adjusting the GainUse the Gain Up and Gain Down keys to adjust the sensitivity of the radar. A hig

27Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Auto SEA (4kW and Higher) Based on the Radar Presets, the Auto SEA function is designed for hands free

28Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Radar / Chart Overlay Overlay Radar Image on Chart: Overlaying the radar on the chart is the ideal way

29Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Remember: The Auto Range feature keeps the chart scale and the radar range in sync, making it easy

30Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Measuring the Range and Bearing to a TargetThe range and bearing to a target can be measured inside th

31Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Variable Range Marker (VRM): This tool is a user-controlled range ring that surrounds the vessel. The

32Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Setting up a Guard Zone Guard Zone: One of the powerful InSight features is the ability to create full

33Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Radar Orientation (rotation) (4kW and Higher)You can rotate the InSight Radar window by using the Rada

ivNobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Working with InSight Radar ... 21Opening the InSight Radar Window

34Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Off Centering the radar (shifting) (4kW and Higher)Own ship position can be off centered to provide gr

35Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Recording the Radar Record/Playback Control: Another powerful feature of the Nobeltec software is the

36Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Decluttering the RadarDeclutter Hot Key: In the InSight Radar Window or a chart window with Radar Over

37Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Resizing the Radar ImageThe InSight Radar window can be resized like any standard Window. In addition,

38Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Using Radar in Admiral - Advanced FeaturesA powerful benefit of Nobeltec’s Admiral product is the spec

39Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Full Screen Radar ConsoleWhen the InSight Radar is being displayed as a full screen in NavView, a spec

40Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual The VesselVessel nameSpeedHeadingPositionRadar SettingsGainRainSea ClutterTuneIR rejectionExpand Targe

41Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual NavView ToolbarsThe radar toolbars in NavView are similar to the toolbars in the PlanView. However, Ad

42Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Target TrackingThe Admiral product has a built in comprehensive target tracking system. Targets can be

43Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Point and Click Radar (MARPA)MARPA is an acronym for Mini Automated Radar Plotting Aid. Its primary pu

vNobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Understanding Radar ... 51How to Interpret the Radar Pic

44Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Acquiring MARPA targetsAcquiring MARPA targets in Nobeltec is simple. The first step is to identify th

45Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Once you’ve identified a target, it takes a few full radar swings for Nobeltec to properly acquire and

46Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Target Tracking Terms and AcronymsAcronym Full Name MeaningCPAClosest Point of ApproachCPA is the clos

47Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Radar Configuration OptionsIn the Nobeltec Options, are two pages specific to Radar or Targets.To view

48Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual To view the Radar tab of the Options dialog1 Launch the Nobeltec software by double clicking on its d

49Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Ghost Mouse Cursor: Shows a ghosted image of the mouse cursor in every chart window. Most typically th

The capability of a radar varies depending on where the radar is mounted, the radars performance, weather conditions, and the skill of the operator. T

52Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual False EchoesFalse echoes may appear according to surrounding circumstances. Examples of false echoes a

53Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Radar HorizonThe radio waves used for radar are called microwaves, and like light, they travel in stra

54Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual DuctingIf air layers having a different temperature or different atmospheric pressures are produced al

55Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Transmission Pulse WidthIn most radar systems, including the Nobeltec Digital Radar, the radar transmi

57Troubleshooting5chapterTroubleshooting Direct ConnectionsTest the Connection without the Radar WizardIf the Radar wizard is unable to see the IR2, a

58Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Troubleshooting1) The PC and the IR2 Control box are connected with a crossover cable and not a strai

59Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual With this particular Linksys router, type in the IP address of the router into the Internet Explorer a

60Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Once satisfied that the radar is responding, you can terminate the Ping command by clicking on the X b

61Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: I was tracking a target on my radar screen and it suddenly disappeared.

1Welcome to NobeltecCongratulations. You have purchased the world’s most advanced marine radar.How to use this manualThis manual assumes that you are

2Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual The InSight Radar WindowThe InSight Radar window is the window inside the Nobeltec software for viewing

3Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)Operations Manual InSight Radar in Admiral’s NavViewWe’ll talk more about these two window options and the way of using t