Swiss Radar Precision Navigator II Standard Inland Waterway Radar

Further details of Swiss Radar Precision Navigator II Standard Inland Waterway Radar

The Swiss Radar Precision Navigator II Standard is a professional river radar navigation system. The Standard version provides RADAR and MAP modes as well as integrated Inland AIS support. The system consists of a 19-inch TFT display, control unit, computer unit, converter, and AR 6 antenna unit.

Swiss Radar Precision Navigator II Standard Radar System

• RADAR mode for displaying the radar image
• MAP mode for full-screen chart display
• Display of Inland AIS targets in RADAR and MAP modes
• AIS targets can be switched on and off at the press of a button
• Direct editing of own-vessel AIS data using an alphanumeric keyboard
• Sending and receiving AIS messages
• TARGET LIST function for displaying AIS information

Radar Functions

• X-band radar with an operating frequency of 9410 MHz ±30 MHz
• 4 kW peak pulse power
• 60 MHz intermediate-frequency receiver
• Automatic Auto Tune function
• Separate controls for Gain, STC, FTC, Tune, and display brightness
• Five-stage radar image off-centring, up to 50%
• Variable Range Marker (VRM): 0-130 km
• Electronic Bearing Line (EBL): 0-360°, with 0.1° resolution
• Persistence mode adjustable between 1 and 40 antenna rotations
• Distance, bearing, and speed measurement
• Display of two navigation lines
• Display of radio channels
• Display of river kilometres

Digital Filters

• Two-stage Contrast filter
• Two-stage Contour filter
• Two-stage Clutter filter
• Two-stage Interference Rejection filter

Display and User Interface

• 19-inch TFT display
• Resolution: 1024 × 1280 pixels
• Five daytime and five night-time colour combinations
• Brightness adjustment using a rotary control
• Frequently used functions accessible via dedicated buttons
• Advanced functions operated through the menu system

AIS Functions

• Display of Inland AIS targets
• Viewing of detailed AIS target information
• Direct editing of own-vessel AIS data
• Sending and receiving AIS messages
• Supported AIS devices: Saab R4, ComNav Voyager X3, Oceansat, L-3 Protec W, Furuno FA150, SRT Poseidon, and Transas AIS-M3

Interfaces

• 4 × IEC 61161-1 NMEA inputs
• 2 × IEC 61162-2 NMEA inputs
• 1 × IEC 61161-2 AIS input
• 1 × IEC 61161-2 AIS output
• 3 analogue interfaces for rate-of-turn indicator, autopilot, and rudder angle, ±20 mV/degree
• USB export for configuration files, screenshots, and recordings

Screenshots and Black Box Recording

• Screenshots can be saved to the internal memory, with a capacity of up to 1,000 images
• Export to a USB storage device in a Windows-compatible format
• Black Box Recording is optional, with a default recording period of 24 hours
• Recordings can be exported to a USB storage device in a Windows-compatible format

AR 6 Antenna Technical Specifications

• Antenna diameter: 1800 mm
• Antenna height: 505 mm
• Antenna unit weight: 42 kg
• Horizontal beamwidth: 1.2°
• Vertical beamwidth: 20°
• Rotation speed: 28 revolutions per minute
• Range scales: 0.2 / 0.3 / 0.4 / 0.5 / 0.8 / 1.2 / 1.6 / 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 / 32 / 64 km

Power Supply and Environmental Specifications

• 24 V DC or 230 V AC power supply
• Power consumption: 275 W at 24 V DC, 270 VA at 230 V AC
• Display operating temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C
• Antenna operating temperature: -20 °C to +55 °C
• Storage temperature: -35 °C to +70 °C
• Antenna protection rating: IP56
• Display protection rating: IP20
• Approvals: ZKR R-4-018, EU e-01-018

The Precision Navigator II Standard is a river radar navigation system providing RADAR and MAP modes together with Inland AIS integration. The Standard version does not include an ECDIS mode, but it supports AIS functions, USB export of configuration data, screenshot capture, and the communication interfaces specified in the documentation.