Wartsila RAD-1100 SERIES 4 RESPONDER VYMRAD
Installing Responders
Responder Overview
Series 3 and 4 Responders can be used with RadaScan and RadaScan View systems. One or more Responders should be mounted on the target platform or vessel.
There are three models of RadaScan Series 3 Responder:
• Rechargeable (Part No. 20-0189-2)
• Primary Cell Responder (Part No. 20-0194-2)
• ISPP Powered (Part No. 20-0195-2)
• Primary Cell Pack (Part No. 21-0375-1)
The ISPP Powered Responder is used with Series 3 and 4 ISPP Responder Power Supply (Part No. 21-0377-2).
There are three models of RadaScan Series 4 Responder:
• Rechargeable Responder (Part No. 20-0276)
• Primary Cell Pack Responder (Part No. 20-0284)
• ISPP Responder (Part No. 20-0286)
• Primary Cell Pack (Part No. 21-0505)
The Series 3 and Series 4 Primary Cell Responders are powered by different Primary Cell Packs (Part No. 21-0375-1 – Series 3 | Part No. 21-0505 – Series 4). This requires battery replacement as routine maintenance. This should be undertaken by Wärtsilä Guidance Marine, or by a suitably qualified service technician.
Do not open the Responder. It should only be serviced by Wärtsilä Guidance Marine service technician.
If you experience any problems with the unit, please contact:
Wärtsilä Guidance Marine Ltd, 5 Tiber Way,
Meridian Business Park, Leicester,
LE19 1QP,
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)116 229 2665
Email: customerservices.wgm@wartsila.com
Instructions for Safe Selection, Installation, Use, Maintenance, Repair and Transport
User instructions (in compliance with ATEX 94/9/EC Directive)
Unit | Part No. | Temperature Range | ATEX Certification No. |
Series 3 | |||
Rechargeable | 20-0189-2 | -40°C to +55°C | SIRA 15ATEX2015X |
Mains Powered | 20-0195-2 | -40°C to +47°C | SIRA 15ATEX2047X |
Primary Cell Responder | 20-0194-2 | -40°C to +55°C | SIRA 15ATEX2048X |
Primary Cell Pack | 21-0375-1 | -40°C to +55°C | SIRA 15ATEX2048X |
Series 4 | |||
Rechargeable | 20-0276 | -40°C to +55°C | SIRA 18ATEX2160X |
Intrinsically Safe Permanently Powered | 20-0286 | -40°C to +55°C | SIRA 18ATEX2160X |
Primary Cell Responder | 20-0284 | -40°C to +55°C | SIRA 18ATEX2160X |
Series 4 Primary Cell Pack | 21-0505 | -40°C to +55°C | SIRA 18ATEX2160X |
Use in Hazardous Environments
- Series 3 and 4 Responders and primary cell packs may be used in zones 0, 1 or 2 with flammable gases.
- All Series 3 and 4 Responders and primary cell packs may be used in the presence of flammable gases and vapours with gas group IIB and with temperature class T4.
- The equipment is certified for use in ambient temperatures in the applicable range shown above and should not be used outside this range.
Installation and Maintenance
- Responders must be installed by suitably trained personnel in accordancen with the applicable code of practice (typically IEC EN 60079-14).
- Responders must be inspected regularly by suitably trained personnel in accordance with the applicable code of practice to ensure they are maintained in a satisfactory condition.
- Responders are not intended to be repaired by the user. They must only be repaired or serviced by Guidance Marine, or by an approved service representative of Wärtsilä Guidance Marine, in accordance with the applicable code of practice.
- Responders do not require assembly or dismantling. They do not contain any customer-replaceable parts, and no user adjustment is required.
Electrostatic Hazard
- Responders must not be installed where external conditions could cause an electrostatic build-up on their outer casing.
- The Responder’s outer casing presents a static hazard and must only be cleaned using a damp cloth.
Corrosive Substances
Responders should be protected from solvents, or acidic gases or liquids that may affect the integrity of the outer case.
Transport
Responders must be transported in a suitable transit case.
FCC RF Exposure Safety Distance
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, a distance of ≥ 20 cm must be maintained between this device and personnel.
Responder Colours
Each Responder uses one of four different modulation frequencies. These are characterised as colours: Red, Yellow, Green and Blue. The colour of a Responder is clearly marked on the outside of its case, and is shown next to its ID number on the Reflections and Extended Information panes of the Dashboard.
This scheme makes it easier for the RadaScan View system to separate the signal from one Responder from the signal from a Responder of a different colour. If you use more than one Responder at once, then for best results make sure that you use a different colour for each Responder.
Positioning Responders
The location, range and orientation of the Responders in relation to the Sensor have a significant effect on the tracking performance of the RadaScan View system, and hence on the quality of the position data sent to the DP system.
The RadaScan View system is based on radar technology. Metallic structures reflect the microwave beam transmitted by the sensor, and can cause multipath interference, where ghost images are reported by the system. However, this unwanted phenomenon can be prevented by carefully positioning the Responders according to the following guidelines:
Responders Should be Mounted:
- With a clear, unobstructed view towards the RadaScan View-equipped vessel.
- At a height no lower than two metres below the vessel-mounted Sensor.
- At a height no higher than five metres above the vessel-mounted Sensor.
- On outside corners of the rig or platform to minimise the amount of metallic structure around them.
Responders Should NOT be Mounted:
- On inside corners.
- Below an overhang.
- On lower service decks below a main-deck overhang.
- Suspended from a lanyard or length of rope.
Mounting Responders
The Responder can be used with or without a swivel bracket, as long as it is mounted with its longest side vertical, and its carrying-handle at the top.
To Mount the Responder
- Hook the foot of the Responder underneath the knob on the bottom of the mounting plate. (See below).
- Rotate the Responder backwards until it is held in place by its magnet against the mounting plate.
- (Optional) Attach safety lanyard onto the Responder and the swivel bracket or other fixture.
Swivel Bracket
The swivel bracket (Part No. 21-0328-1) should be used to point the Responder towards the RadaScan View Vessel’s working area.
It can be mounted on either a horizontal or vertical bar:
Mounting a Primary Cell Responder with a Primary Cell Pack:
Charging Responders
The rechargeable Responder should be fully charged before use. A full charge takes approximately 24 hours.
DO NOT charge Responders in an explosive atmosphere or other hazardous environment.
The Responder should be switched off while charging.
To Charge the Responder:
Note: Only use the supplied charger. Only charge at ambient temperatures of 0oC to +45oC.
- Switch the Responder off and unscrew the charging socket cap on the rear of the unit.
- Remove the Responder from the hazardous location.
- Connect the supplied mains charger (Part No. 39-0049-2). (Input: 100–240VAC, 50–60Hz, 1.5A Output: 24VDC, 2.5A, 60W).
- When charging is complete, disconnect the power from the unit and replace the charging socket cap.
Operating Responders
The Responder must always be used with its longest side vertical, and its carrying handle at the top. Switch the unit off when not in use to preserve the battery.
The Responder is water resistant. However, do not submerge the unit in water.
To Switch the Responder ON:
- Press the ON/OFF button at the top of the unit.
- When first turned on, the LED will remain illuminated for 30 seconds for both the PCP and Rechargeable Responder
- For a rechargeable Responder, the green light in the centre of the button indicates how much battery charge is remaining (assuming 24/7 operation):
Indicator | Series 3 | Series 4 – Use |
Light solidly on | Up to 22 days left | > 90% |
1 flash in 5 seconds | Up to 10 days left | 25% – 90% |
3 flashes in 5 seconds | Up to 1 day left | < 25% |
- For a Permanently Powered Responder, the light should flash with an interval of 5 seconds.
- For a Primary Cell Responder, the light indicates the state of the Primary Cell Pack:
1 flash in 5 seconds | PCP Normal |
3 flashes in 5 seconds | PCP Low |
Under normal conditions, the Primary Cell Responder will operate for up to one year* before the batteries need replacing.
*One year for Series 3; Two years for Series 4
! When a rechargeable Responder is switched on and the green light is not illuminated, recharge the battery.
! When a primary cell Responder is switched on and the green light does not flash at all, replace the primary cell. The batteries within the primary cell may be replaced, but this must only be done in an ATEX safe environment, using batteries supplied by Wärtsilä Guidance Marine or authorised partners. Refer to ‘Series 4 Primary Cell Pack Battery Replacement Guide (94-0647)’.
Additional Information
International Standards Compliance
RadaScan Responders
EU ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU
RadaScan Responders are certified as intrinsically safe and can be used with flammable gases and vapours belonging to gas group IIB.
- Series 3 Responders can be used in zones 0, 1 and 2.
- Series 4 Responders can be used in zones 0, 1 and 2.
System Specifications
Wärtsilä Guidance Marine reserves the right to alter or amend this published specification without notice.
Responder | |
Type | Active |
ATEX Compliance | Series 3 and 4 Responders may be used in zones 0, 1 and 2 |
Azimuth Response | 170o |
Elevation Response | +/- 35o |
Power | Battery or Intrinsically Safe Permanently Powered |
Battery Life |
Series 3
12 months – Primary Cell Pack 3 weeks – Rechargeable Cell
Series 4 Minimum 24 months – Primary Cell Pack Minimum 1 month – Rechargeable |
Dimensions | 170 x 305 x 128mm (W x H x D) |
Weight | 3.8kg (Rechargeable); 3.2kg (Mains/Primary) |
Part Numbers
Component | Part Number |
Series 3 | |
Responder (Rechargeable) | 20-0189-2 |
Responder (Mains Powered) | 20-0195-2 |
Primary Cell Responder | 20-0194-2 |
Primary Cell Pack | 21-0375-1 |
PCP Interface Cable | 33-0392-3 |
Recharger | 39-0049-2 |
Mains Power Supply | 21-0377-2 |
Mains PSU Interface Cable | 33-0393 |
Lanyard | 24-0260-2 |
Component | Part Number |
Series 4 | |
Rechargeable Responder | 20-0276 |
Primary Cell Pack Responder | 20-0284 |
Permanently Powered Responder | 20-0286 |
Primary Cell Pack | 21-0505 |
Component | Part Number |
Common | |
Swivel Bracket | 21-0328-1 |
PCP Battery Pack Bracket Assembly MK 2 | 21-0340-1 |
Battery Service Kit – Primary Cell Pack | 31-0058-4 |
Documents / Resources
Wartsila RAD-1100 SERIES 4 RESPONDER VYMRAD [pdf] User Guide RAD-1100 SERIES 4 RESPONDER VYMRAD, SERIES 4 RESPONDER VYMRAD, RESPONDER VYMRAD |
References
- Wärtsilä Voyage - Connected Marine Ecosystem
- Wärtsilä Voyage - Connected Marine Ecosystem
- Wärtsilä - Enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services
- User Manual