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Nobeltec InSight Radar (IR2)
Operations Manual
Setting up a Guard Zone
Guard Zone: One of the powerful InSight features is the ability to create
fully customizable guard zones. This zone acts as a shield to the vessel. If
the InSight Radar receives radar returns inside the guard zone, you will be
notified with an alarm. Once a guard zone is created, you can click on any of the
outer edges to change the size and shape of the guard zone in that direction. Click
in the center to move the whole guard zone around the vessel. When radar echoes
enter the guard zone, you are notified in the Status tab of the NavBar as seen here.
Warning: Neither guard zones nor any other part of the InSight
Radar should be relied upon as the sole means for detecting
collision possibilities. To improve the function of the guard zone,
make sure your radar is properly adjusted to see targets inside
the guard zone.
Pulse Length (4kW and Higher)
Pulse Length: Refers to the length of time of each transmit of the radar
waves by the transceiver. Typically a longer pulse length produces better
long range target detection and a shorter pulse length is for better target
range discrimination. The pulse length is shown in the upper right corner of the
InSight Radar window.The pulse lengths are pre-set for each range so you are not
typically required to change this setting. However, if you are not satisfied with the
current pulse length setting, it is possible to toggle between the pulse lengths with
this toolbar button.
Pulse length and
Rotation Speed
Orientation and
Frequency
Chapter 3
Working with IR2
