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The following are essential additional items that you need to install a radar sensor:


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NOTE: Radars are network intensive. Some laptops reduce the performance of their network connection when only running on their internal battery.
  • Electrical Power
    Electrical power (110 to 230vAC) sourced from, for example, local mains. 
    110 to 230vAC power is required for the Radar's 24vDC PSU.
    110 to 230vAC power is also required for the Laptop Computer used during the commissioning process. 
InfoNOTE: Radars are network intensive. Some laptops reduce the performance of their network connection when only running on their internal battery.
  • Laptop computer
    The laptop should have:
    • Web Browser (IE v10 or higher, Chrome)
    • RJ45 Ethernet connection.
    • 9 pin Com port or USB to RS232 adapter [Optional]
    • Software – SPxRadarViewLite-V1.59.3 or higher, with correct configuration
file (see Appendix D LINK)Web Browser (IE v10 or higher, Chrome)
    • file 

  • Cat5E shielded patch lead (or Cross over cable, if laptop doesn't have Auto-MDIX)
  • M10 nuts and bolts for mounting radar
  • The minimum for one radar is

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    • Bolt fixings pack (supplied with the radar) including:
      • x8 off M8 bolts A4 Stainless Steel
      • x4 off
    M10x80 HEX Set Screw
      • M8 spring washers A4 Stainless Steel
      • x4 off
    M10 spring washers
  • x4 off M10 plain washers
  • x4 off Nyloc Nuts
  • x12 off M10 Full plain nuts
  • x2 off 17mm Spanner for the M10 nuts and bolts above.
      • M8 plain washers A4 Stainless Steel
      • x1 M5 bolt, spring and plain washer for earth bolt
    • x1 off Mount plate and mounting fixings
      • Refer to the Installation section to see a suggested example of a mounted plate. The type of mounting plate you chose should be determined by your specific application.
      • If using the suggested mounting plate you will also nee x4 off M8x20 bolts and x4 off M8 spring washers.
    • Suitable earthing cable to fit to M5 bolt hole
    • Radar Power Supply cable (supplied with the radar)
    • 5m tape measure
    • A Digital Inclinometer (accurate to 0.1°)
    • x2 off 25m² Radar Target (Navtech part number MBP0137)
    • x2 off Tripod for mounting Radar Target (Optional, this requirement will vary depending on application)
    • Adjustable spanners
    • 4mm and 6mm Allen keys
    • An assistant is recommended! 
    • Pair of 2 way radios
  • Adjustable spanners
  • An assistant
    A suitable Radar



    Power Supply

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  • A way of working safely at height
  • Most Container Cranes and Bulks Loader have walkways with hand rails - keeping to within the confines of these hand rails, will keep you relatively safe. However this does depend on the specific machine or site you are working on. If required to do wear a harness and fall arrestor – Make sure you clip on to a secure structure or on to a dedicated cable/SWR rope. Make sure any equipment used conforms to:              

    Shock Absorbing Lanyards – EN354/355
    Harnesses – EN361/prEN1496/1497/1498/020895
    Retractable Type Fall Arrester - EN360

    Power Supply Details

    Details

    • Relec Part Number: AMR5-24 or 
      Siemens Part Number:
     
    • 6EP1332-1SH52
    • 24V Stabilised Power Supply
    • Input 100-240V AC
    • Output 24V / 4A DC.
    • Dimensions: 55mm x 90mm x 90mm
    • Will snap to DIN rail EN 60715 35x7.5/15

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