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[MDC-721/741/740]  [MDC-1041/1040]  [MDC-1540/1541/1560/1510] 
[RADARpc w/P-Sea WindPlot Software]
 [MD-3641/MD-3642]  [MD-3840] [MDC-1520]

RADARpc®
Radar Sensor
with P-Sea WindPlot II Radar Software
Turn your PC into a Full-Featured Network Radar System.

Choice of
 4kW, 6kW, 12kW or 25kW Sensors!

WITH RADARpc, YOU'VE GOT RADAR—PLUS FULL CHARTING INTEGRATION—RIGHT ON YOUR PERSONAL COMPUTER.

The revolutionary KODEN RADARpc combines a powerful radar sensor unit with P-Sea WindPlot software to put radar right where you want it—on your personal computer. Offers you choice of radar with chart overlay or full version that also includes ARPA functions for collision avoidance and vesel tracking.

CHOICE OF RADAR SENSOR.

RADARpc-4D
4kW, 36 NM, 25" Radome

RADARpc-3.5 or RADARpc-4.5
 4kW, 48 NM, 3.5' or 4.5' Open Array
RADARpc-6.4 or RADARpc-6.6
 6kW, 64 NM, 4.5' or 6.5' Open Array
RADARpc-12.4 or RADARpc-12.6
 12kW, 72NM, 4.5' or 6.5' Open Array
 RADARpc-25.4, RADARpc-25.6 or RADARpc 25.9
25kW, 96 NM, 4.5', 6.5' or 9' Open Array
  • Multi-selectable range scales for most any application.
  • Choose from the 4kW 25" Radome with ranges from 1/8 to 36 NM; the 4kW, 3.5' or 4.5' Open Array with ranges from 1/8 to 48 NM; 6kW, 4.5' or 6.5' Open Array with ranges from 1/8 to 64 NM; or the 12kW, 4.5' or 6.5' Open Array with ranges from 1/8 to 72 NM; or the 25kW, 4.5', 6.5' or 9' Open Array with ranges from 1/8 to 96 NM..
  • Ethernet format accommodates almost any computer—laptop or desktop.
  • Automatic radar sensor search mode makes getting started fast and easy.
  • Automatic Gain, Tuning, STC and FTC on selected models.
  • Chart overlay, dedicated radar and split screen operation modes with combination of Heads Up and Course Up modes.
  • Offers your choice of radar with chart overlay or full version that also includes ARPA functions for collision avoidance and vessel tracking or an upgrade version that makes your present P-Sea WindPlot software fully compatible with RADARpc.
  • Vessel tracking option automatically tracks other vessels and permanently stores it.
  • Unlimited Guard Zones.
  • Unlimited ARPA targets.
  • Fully automatic target acquiring.
  • Lat/Lon, range & bearing added to target display options.
  • On-screen HELP function describes each feature in the menu and assists in radar operation.
  • PC requirements: Windows 98/2000/XP, Pentium III 600 with 64 MB RAM, 32 bit color VGA-compatible, 25 MB hard disk space (additional space required for charts), CD-ROM drive, available serial port(s) for GPS and heading sensor, pointing device (mouse).
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TO BEST SEE THE WORLD AND CATCH THE MOST FISH
YOU NEED THE BEST SOFTWARE:

  • RADARpc offers more performance and versatility than any ordinary radar can because it takes advantage of the most powerful and easy-to-use commercial fishing software available. This perfect union of radar and charting gives you a seamless PC-based control center with many of the functions found on big ships. With full Loran and/or GPS overlays, seamless bathymetric charts, ARPA tracking that will record other vessels tracks and more, P-Sea WindPlot II is the best for commercial fishing.
  • Overlay feature combines chart and radar display.
  • Enter millions of hangs in TD or Lat/Lon.
  • Accurate Loran-C operation even while connected to a GPS.
  • Fully selectable Loran-C display. See position (boat and/or cursor) in TD's or Lat/Lon, displays a Loran-C grid overlay, see your hangs in TD's or Lat/Lon.
  • Convenient tool bar lets you quickly access and adjust range, gain, sea clutter and rain clutter rejection, guard zones.
  • Special trail plotting feature indicates relative course and speed of moving targets.
  • Dedicated radar window lets you see pure radar even while you are viewing a radar/chart overlay.
  • Displays own vessel track when connected to a GPS sensor.
  • Displays thousands of previous tracks and shares with others.
  • Displays tides.
  • Accommodates unlimited routes and waypoints.
  • Automatic STC and Gain.
  • Automatic hands-off tuning maintains maximum sensitivity at all times.
  • Optional compass input stabilizes display at low speed.
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CHANGING THE WAY YOU
LOOK AT RADAR.

KODEN has always been on the leading edge of commercial radar technology. With the RADARpc, you'll not only see accurate radar on your PC screen, you'll see the wave of the future. And with a comprehensive two-year limited warranty, your future at sea is more secure than ever. Explore the power and ease of the RADARpc for yourself at your nearest KODEN dealer today.

KODEN Products are backed
with a two-year
Limited Warranty!

KODEN RADARpc - Specifications

RADAR SENSORS

RADARpc-4D

RADARpc-3.5/
RADARpc-4.5

RADARpc-6.4/
RADARpc-6.6

RADARpc-12.4/
RADARpc-12.6

RADARpc-25.4/
RADARpc-25.6/
RADARpc-25.9

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25" Radome

3.5' or 4.5' Open Array

4.5' or 6.5' Open Array

4.5' or 6.5' Open Array

4.5', 6.5'or 9'  Open Array

Peak Power Output

4kW

4kW

6kW

12kW

25kW

Frequency

9445 + 30 MHz

9445 + 30 MHz

9445 + 30 MHz

9445 + 30 MHz

9445 + 30 MHz

Beam Widths

 

Horizontal:

3.9°

2.5° / 1.8°

1.8° / 1.2°

1.8° / 1.2°

1.8° / 1.2° / 0.8°

Vertical:

25°

22° / 22°

22° / 22°

22° / 22°

22° / 22° / 25°

Rotation

24 RPM

24 RPM

24 RPM

24 RPM

24 RPM

Pulse Length
    (µsec)/PRF (Hz )       

S: 0.8/2000
M: 0.25/1500
L: 0.8/600

S: 0.8/2000
M: 0.25/1500
L: 0.8/600

S: 0.8/2000
M1: 0.3/1500
M2: 0.6/1000
L: 1.0/500

S: 0.8/2000
M1: 0.3/1500
M2: 0.6/1000
L: 1.0/500

S: 0.8/2000
M1: 0.3/1300
M2: 0.6/800
L: 1.2/450

IF Center Frequency

60 MHz

60 MHz

60 MHz

60 MHz

60 MHz

IF Bandwidths

S, M: 15, 20 MHz
L: Less than 5 MHz

S, M: 15, 20 MHz
L: Less than 5 MHz

S, M: 15, 20 MHz
L: Less than 5 MHz

S, M: 15, 20 MHz
L: Less than 5
 MHz

S, M: 15, 20 MHz
L: Less than 5
 MHz

Temperature

-13° to 131° F
(-25° to +55° C)

-13° to 131° F
(-25° to +55° C)

-13° to 131° F
(-25° to +55° C)

-13° to 131° F
(-25° to +55° C)

-13° to 131° F
(-25° to +55° C)

Wind Velocity (relative)

100 knots

100 knots

100 knots

100 knots

100 knots

Water Resistance

IPX5 (IEC529)

IPX5 (IEC529)

IPX5 (IEC529)

IPX5 (IEC529)

IPX5 (IEC529)

Presentation Mode

North-up, Course-up

North-up, Course-up

North-up, Course-up

North-up, Course-up

North-up, Course-up

Range Scales NM

1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1 1/2, 3, 6, 12, 24, 36

1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1 1/2, 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48

1/8, 1/4, 1/2,
3/4, 1 1/2, 3, 6,
12, 24, 36, 48, 64

1/8, 1/4, 1/2,
3/4, 1 1/2, 3, 6,
12, 24, 36, 48,
 64, 72

1/8, 1/4, 1/2,
3/4, 1 1/2, 3, 6,
12, 24,  48, 96

Minimum Range

Within 25m on
1/8 NM range

Within 25m on
1/8 NM range

Within 25m on
1/8 NM range

Within 25m on
1/8 NM range

Within 25m on
1/8 NM range

Range Discrimination

Better than 25M

Better than 25M

Better than 25M

Better than 25M

Better than 25M

Range Accuracy

Better than 8m or 0.9% of max. range of scale in use

Better than 8m or 0.9% of max. range of scale in use

Better than 8m or 0.9% of max. range of scale in use

Better than 8m or 0.9% of max. range of scale in use

Better than 8m or 0.9% of max. range of scale in use

Bearing Accuracy

Better than + 1°

Better than + 1°

Better than + 1°

Better than + 1°

Better than + 1°

Functions

Gain, STC, FTC, interference rejection, zoom, trail

Gain, STC, FTC, interference rejection, zoom, trail

Gain, STC, FTC, interference
rejection, zoom,
trail

Gain, STC, FTC, interference rejection, zoom, trail

Gain, STC, FTC, interference rejection, zoom, trail

Sensor Dimensions/
Weight

25"W x 10.06"H,
22.5 lbs

3.5' W x 17.7"H,
46 lbs./
4.5'W x 17.7"H,
49 lbs.

4.5' W x 17.7"H,
51 lbs./
6.5'W x 17.7"H,
56 lbs.

4.5' W x 17.7"H,
51 lbs./
6.5'W x 17.7"H,
56 lbs.

4.5' W x 17.7"H,
51 lbs./
6.5' W x 17.7"H,
64 lbs./
9' W x 17.7"H,
73 lbs.

INTERFACE

Communication Mode

Ethernet TCP/IP

Transmission Speed

Up to 460kbs

Output

Radar image video by proprietary protocol

Input

Radar control by proprietary protocol

Cable Length

33' (standard), longer cables available

POWER

Control Circuit

Control Box
(MDS-5)

Control Box
(MDS-5)

Control Box
(MDS-6)

Control Box
(MDS-6)

Control Box
(MDS-6)

Power Requirements

10.2 ~ 41.6V DC

10.2 ~ 41.6V DC

10.2 ~ 41.6V DC

10.2 ~ 41.6V DC

18 ~ 41.6V DC

Power Consumption

55W or less

70W or less

100W

110W

150W

P-Sea WindPlot II SOFTWARE

Chart Formats

BSB, NDI, P-Sea Bathymetrics, P-Sea Vector Charts

Alarms

User definable boundaries for no fishing zones, MOB, Near land, Hang proximity, Heading, Speed, Temperature*, Depth*, Hardness*, Biomass*, Roughness*, Guard Zone*, Time to CPA*, Distance to CPA* alarm.
*Requires connection to external equipment

Navigation Data Display

Vessel position, Speed, Course Over Ground and more

Features

Unlimited hangs, marks, tracks and routes. Compatible with Maptech, BSB, NDI and a full library of Bathymetric charts. Full Loran-C operation even while connected to a GPS and accurate when calibrated. Selectable human voice announces all functions and readouts. Exchange data with other WindPlot users or set codes to lock your important data. Interface with depth sounders, electronic compasses, temp gauges and of course KODEN RADARpc.

KODEN RADARpc SYSTEM INCLUDES:
  • Choice of RADARpc 4kW Dome; 4kW, 3.5' or 4.5' Open Array; 6kW, 4.5' or 6.5' Open Array; 12kW, 4.5' or 6.5' Open Array; or the 25kW, 4.5', 6.5' or 9' Open Array Sensors.  Includes 33' of cable on all except the 25kW 6.5 & 9' Open Array comes with 49' of cable.
  • P-Sea WindPlot II Radar software or P-SEA WindPlot II Radar/ARPA Software
  • KODEN Installation Instructions
  • PC Interface Adapter
  • Cable to connect Interface Adapter to the RADARpc cable
  • Fasteners (4 bolts, 4 flat washers, 4 lock washers)
  • Template for locating holes
  • Rocker switch
  • Fuses, 5A (spare)
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Specifications subject to change without notice.

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