HDR 200 & HDR 300 Series - Service and Maintenance Guide

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Last updated: May 27, 2020
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Welcome

This manual describes the maintenance and service procedures for the Navtech Radar HDR 200 & HDR 300 series radar sensors.

General Maintenance

Cleaning of the external surfaces of the radar is only required during normal operation if there is a build-up of loose materials on the housing. This might include heavy dust / soil deposits, snow or other materials to block the radar field of view.

Before performing any maintenance task ensure you are aware of Health & Safety procedures - see

Service Intervals

The mechanical drive belt is designed to operate continually for three (3) years. To avoid in-service failures preventative servicing as detailed in this guide should be carried at least every three (3) years. Please contact Navtech Radar customer support for further information.

On-Site Servicing

On-site servicing is not possible for the HDR 200 and HDR 300 series radar sensors. All radar sensors must be return to Navtech Radar for servicing.

Support

Navtech Radar Ltd offer comprehensive support services both pre and post radar commissioning to ensure you get the best performance and support for your radar installation.

Navtech Radar Ltd have a dedicated Customer Services Support Centre that can offer 1st and 2nd line technical support for both hardware and software queries. The centre is staffed by a highly skilled technical team who can advise and offer support with any technical questions both pre and post commissioning. In the event a fault cannot be diagnosed remotely or a repair is required, the team can arrange for your radar to be returned to base for further diagnostic tests or repair.

Navtech Radar Ltd also offer a number of support plan options during the lifetime of your radar, offering peace of mind for your installation.

For further information on the support plan options or any technical questions please contact the Customer Services Support Centre on: Tel: +44 (0) 1235 832419, or email via at support@navtechradar.com

For servicing, the unit should be turned off using the 'Shipping - Halt' shutdown process available once logged into the radar via Vertex under the 'Action' menu at the top of the screen. The radar unit uses a MicroSD Memory card for operational functions. These memory devices can suffer corruption if power is removed unexpectedly during key operational stages of use. Users are warned that once power is applied to the unit it should not be removed within the first 2 minutes of power on, in order to allow the system to complete its boot cycle. In addition, power to the unit should not be removed during or for 30 seconds after firmware upgrades or configuration changes made from within Vertex.

Dismounting the radar sensor

Follow this procedure for dismounting the radar when servicing is required.

  1. Disconnect the radar 24VDC power supply in the junction box.

  2. To remove the cables at the radar itself, twist each connector anti-clockwise, in turn.

  3. Remove the bolts holding the radar to the radar bracket. Carefully lift the radar clear of the bracket.

  4. Protect the ends of the power and data cables to prevent water getting inside them whilst disconnected from the radar.

CAUTION: Ensure you are twisting the connector and not the cable gland on the back of the connector.

Mounting the radar sensor

Mounting the radar sensor is covered in the section.

 

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