Raymarine AXIOM Advanced Operation Instructions

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Dual range limitations:• Dual range cannot be enabled when Radar targets are being tracked (clear the target list andtry again).• When Dual range is enabled Radar target tracking is disabled.• When Dual range is enabled Automatic Radar target acquisition is disabled.• In Dual range the maximum rotation speed is 24rpm.• When using a SuperHD Radar Antenna boost and Power boost controls are only applied to theLong range channel.Open Array Radar scanners running version 1.xx or 2.xx software will havethe Short range channel’s maximum range restricted to 3 nm.• When Dual range is enabled on a Radar scanner running version 1.xx or 2.xx software theExpansion control will be disabled.Timed Radar transmissionTo help conserve power you can configure your Radar to only transmit periodically.From the Radar menu:1. Select the Settings icon.The settings page is displayed.2. Switch on Time Transmit: using the toggle switch.3. Select Standby: and choose a time interval.4. Select Transmit: and choose the number of rotations you want the Radar to perform.The Radar will transmit for the specified number of rotations and then will switch to Standby for thespecified time interval, the sequence will repeat until Timed Transmit is switched off.The Timed transmit will revert to Off after a power cycle.Setting open array antenna sizeWhen connected to an Open Array Radar Scanner you can configure the Antenna size. Setting theantenna size can help when setting a Parking offset.From the Radar app:1. Select Menu > Settings > Transmission.2. Select the correct size for your Radar’s antenna from the Antenna size option.Bearing alignmentThe Radar bearing alignment ensures that Radar objects appear at the correct bearing relative toyour vessel’s bow. You should check the bearing alignment for any new installation.Checking alignmentWith your vessel under way: Align the bow with a stationary object between 1 & 2 NM away.Note the position of the object on the Radar screen. If the target is not under the ships headingmarker (SHM), then bearing alignment adjustment is required.Adjusting alignmentAdjust the Bearing alignment setting until the target object appears under the SHM.Bearing alignment setting can be accessed from the Installation tab: Menu > Installation > Bearingalignment.96