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MDC-1520
15" Color LCD 25kW Radar

FEATURES

• Dual Radar Screen on a Large, Wide Flat Display
  The dual radar screen shown on the 15-inch color Liquid Crystal Display provides constant vigilance in short and long ranges at the same time. Each screen can be controlled independently for Range, Gain, Anti-Sea Clutter
  and Anti-Rain Clutter.
• Semi-3D Display
  Radar echoes are shown in realistic visual impressions by signal strength and are displayed on the Mercator type grid. The semi-3D display can be shown together with normal radar screen.
• Auto Gain and Clutter Controls are Standard
  Using the AUTO key, your radar settings become automatic for the Gain and Anti-Sea Clutter and Anti-Rain Clutter controls. The radar's computer expertly sets Gain, STC, and FTC levels, allowing the operator to concentrate on other tasks. Previously, these features were found only in larger and more expensive radar systems.
• ATA (Automatic Tracking Aid)
  The ATA is featured as standard,   providing automatic tracking for up to 10 assigned  targets. Using this feature, target movement can be represented in vector form as well as numeric form, providing necessary data for assessing the risk of collision.
• High Speed Antenna
  A 48-rpm antenna turning rate is available via the menu for a high-speed craft that requires fast picture update to avoid collisions.
• Multi-color Radar Picture
  The radar picture can be changed to a multi-color presentation allowing each echo to be displayed in a different color depending on the signal.
• Semi-continuous Range Scales
  Closely separated range scales are available via the menu. The scale value increases or decreases by approximately 10% of the range in use. This feature is essential for navigation in congested waters, rivers and canals, which requires constant vigilance.
• On Screen Multi-Languages
  Fifteen languages are available as standard and can be selected via the menu. These include; Chinese, Danish, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish.
• One-Key-One-Function plus Menu Operation
  Six dedicated key switches are provided for fundamental radar controls, such as range scale, brilliance, Gain, Anti-Sea Clutter and Anti-Rain Clutter. Plus, a variety of advanced functions are also available via the menu.
• User Defined Keys
  Frequently used functions can be assigned to six user-defined keys. Available functions total 24, and are assorted in 4 groups. You can customize this radar to your own operational needs.
• Rotary Control
  One large rotary control is provided for quick and easy operation controlling EBL, VRM, Gain, Anti-Sea Clutter and Anti-Rain Clutter. No more cumbersome key controls are needed, such as, up and down, right and left.
• Splash Proof Display
  The display unit can be installed even in places where water splash is frequent such as, the fly bridge, open deck, etc.

KODEN MDC-1520 - Specifications

Antenna Unit

Model

MDC-1520

Aerial

6 feet/9 feet Open Array

Peak Power Output

25kW

Transmitting Frequency

9410 + 30 MHz

Beam Width

Horizontal

1.2º /0.8º

Vertical

22º/25º

Rotation

24 or 48 rpm

Pulse Length   (µsec)/PRF (Hz)

S:

0.08/2000

M1:

0.3/1500

M2:

0.6/1000

L:

1.2/500

IF Center Frequency

60 MHz

Noise Figure

6.5 dB or less

Operating Temperature

-25º to +55º C (-13º to 131º F)

Operation In Wind (relative)

100 knots (with 10 m connecting cable)

Display Unit

Display

15-inch color LCD (TFT)

Resolution

640 x 480 pixels

Video Level

4 levels

Indication System

PPI, PPI + semi-3D, split radar range

Presentation Modes

Head up, *north up, **course up, ***true motion

Range Scales (nm)

0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 120

Ring Interval (nm)

0.0625, 0.125, 0.25, 0.25, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 20

Off-Center

Can be 100% off-centered over the full range

Echo Trail Interval

Continuous, 15, 30 sec., 1,3,6 min.

Alarm

IN and OUT alarms

Minimum Range

Better than 25 m on 0.125 nm range

Range Discrimination

Better than 25 m

Range Accuracy

Better than 8 m (26 feet) or 0.9% of the maximum range of the scale in use, whichever is the greater

Bearing Accuracy

Better than + 1º

Navigation Data Display

Boat position (latitude/longitude), bearing and speed

Other Functions

Gain, STC, FTC, auto tuning, heading marker off, interference rejection, target expansion, zoom, two VRMs, two EBLs (0.1º step), floating EBL/VRM, cursor position (latitude/longitude), parallel cursor, bearing (true/relative), distance unit (nm/km), signal processing, location memory, intermittent transmission, ATA, night display

Input Data Format

NMEA-0183 (BER, BEW, BPI, BWC, BWR, DBT, DPT, GGA, GLL, HDG, HDM, HDT, HSC, MTW, RMA, RMB, RMC, VHW, VTG, XTE)

Power Supply

18.0 to 41.6V DC

Power Consumption 

200W or less

Dimensions/Weight

17.5"W x 13"H x 5.2"D, 17.2 lbs.

Operating Temperature

0º to + 55º C (32º to 131º F)