18-inch, High-resolution LCD

Color Radar

MDC-1860/1810/1820
• An 18-inch flat screen radar
from KODEN!
• Best suited for ocean going
mid-size vessel.
• Select from 6 kW, 12 kW or
25 kW power output, 4 ft or
6 ft type aerial.

MDC-1860: 4 ft / 6 ft, 6 kW
MDC-1810: 4 ft / 6 ft, 12 kW
MDC-1820: 4 ft / 6 ft, 25 kW

FEATURES
• Flat screen • Map functions
A non-reflection, 18-inch high-resolution flat panel display Artificial lines and marks can be created and overlaid on the
provides a flicker free non-fading picture, minimizing radar screen to represent coastlines, boundaries, etc.
operator’s eye fatigue. The display color can be changed for • Alarm zone
daytime or nighttime operation. A fan-shaped zone is created to monitor and alert the operator
• Hands-free operation that ships are coming in and leaving a specified area. This
Newly developed auto tuning and video processing system feature becomes part of the ATA (Automatic Tracking Aid)
sets the operator free from cumbersome adjustments such as functions when the optional ATA module is fitted.
setting up tuning, STC, gain, etc. With a hands free operation • Monitor display (Option)
the navigator can concentrate on other tasks on the bridge. An external monitor display can be fitted on request, providing
• High definition picture multiple radar operations from different stations on board the
High definition is available even on the short-range scales, ship, one on the bridge the other in the captain’s cabin for
1/2 NM down to 1/8 NM. This is a powerful feature for harbor instance.
and docking operations. • Analog RGB output
• Collision assessment Radar picture can be supplied to an external monitor or a VDR
Using the built-in EPA (Electronic Plotting Aid) function (Voyage Data Recorder) through the connector at the display’s
other ship’s movement is displayed in vector form. This rear panel.
feature provides a direct and logical assessment of collision • Serial interface
risk and urges the operator to take early maneuvering opera- The IEC 61162-1 serial interface is fitted to connect external
tions. navigation devices to display navigational information such as
• Picture offset to any point ship’s position, speed, course, etc.
The picture can be offset to any point within 2/3 of the screen • Tracking data output
radius to gain more viewing range. With the ATA module installed, all tracked ship’s data can be
output to an external device such as an electronic plotter unit.
 SPECIFICATIONS EQUIPMENT LIST
Antenna unit Standard equipment
MDC-1860 MDC-1810 MDC-1820 Antenna Aerial RW701A-04 4 feet
Aerial length 4 feet / 6 feet unit RW701A-06 6 feet
Peak power output 6 kW 12 kW 25 kW Transceiver RB717A 6 kW
Frequency 9410 ± 30 MHz RB718A 12 kW
Beam width Horizontal 1.8°/1.2° RB719A 25 kW
Vertical 22° Display unit MRD-100
Side lobes Within ± 10° Better than -23 dB Operation unit MRO-100
Outside ± 10° Better than -30 dB Connecting cable 242J159098B 15 m (49 3/16 ft) with connectors on both ends
Rotation 24 rpm DC power cable CW-256 3 m (16 3/8 ft) with 5-pin connector one end
Transmission 6 kW / 12 kW 25 kW Spare parts kit MRD-100.SP
pulse S (Short pulse) 0.08 µs / 2000 Hz 0.08 µs / 2000 Hz Installation material M12-BOLT.KIT For antenna unit
width M1 (Medium 1 pulse) 0.25 µs / 1500 Hz 0.3 µs / 1300 Hz MRD-100.KIT For display unit
M2 (Medium 2 pulse) 0.5 µs / 1000 Hz 0.6 µs / 800 Hz Operation manual MDC-1800SER.OM.E
L (Long pulse) 1.0 µs / 500 Hz 1.2 µs / 500 Hz, 400 Hz(96 nm) Optional items
IF center frequency 60 MHz
IF bandwidth 15 MHz (S, M1) / 3 MHz (M2, L) ATA MRE-300 Built into display unit
Noise figure Better than 6 dB Gyro interface KSA-08A Built into display unit
Operation in wind 100 knots as relative AIS interface AIS-100 Built into display unit
Water proofing grade IPX6 (IEC 60529) Navigator connecting cable CW-376-5M With 6-pin connector one end flying leads other end
Rectifier PS-010 With 2 spare fuses (5 A)
Display unit AC power cable VV-2D8-3M Flying leads on both ends
Display device 18 inch high resolution color LCD Connecting cable 242J159098C-20M 20 m with connector attached on both ends
Effective diameter 269 mm in extra length 242J159098D-30M 30 m with connector attached on both ends
Resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels
Video level 8 levels DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Presentation modes Head-up, north-up, course-up and true motion
Range scales (nm) 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 64, 72(12 kW), 96(25 kW)
Rings interval (nm) 1/16, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12(12 kW), 16(25 kW) Display unit: MRD-100 Unit: mm (inch)
Off-centering Sweep origin can be moved to any point within 2/3 of the screen radius. 450 366
Trail display interval Every scan, 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min, 6 min, 12 min and OFF (17 11/16) 24 (14 3/8)
(15/16) 168
Alarm Entry alarm [alarm range (Minimum 0.5 NM), depth and bearing can be varied] (6 5/8)
EPA Up to 10 targets can be plotted, 5 points for one target each
ATA (Option) Display of acquired/track data of up to 10 targets and Guard Zone are
available. Display of guard zone is also available (any alarm range,
width and bearing can be set).

(15 3/8)

(15 1/2)
390

393
Data available for EPA Speed, course, CPA, TCPA, distance, bearing and age (time elapsed
and ATA since the first plot, applicable to EPA only).
Minimum detectable range 20 meters at 1/8 nm range
Range resolution 20 meters at 1/8 nm range
Range data accuracy 70 meters or 1 % of the range scale selected, whichever is the greater. Weight:
Bearing data accuracy ±1° maximum 122 86
(4 13/16) (3 3/8)
150
(5 7/8) 12 kg (26.4 lb)
Navigation data display Data of own ship’s position (latitude/longitude) Operation unit: MRO-100
Input data format IEC 61162-1/NMEA 0183 ver.2.3 (BWC, GGA, GLC, GLL, HDT, 354 70
RMB, RTE, VBW, VDR, VHW, VTG, WPL) (13 15/16) (2 3/4)
Power supply 21.6 VDC to 41.6 VDC (24 V/32 V, -10 %, +30 %)
Power consumption 170 W nominal at 24 VDC input

(5 1/8)
ATA module MRE-300 (Option)

(3 7/8)
130

98
Acquisition Manual Weight:
Tracking Automatic 2 kg (4.5 lb)
Number of targets tracked Up to 10 targets
Numerical data output Distance, bearing, speed, course, CPA and TCPA
Alarm Collision alarm and lost alarm Antenna unit: RB717A and RB718A with RW701A-04/06
On screen display Symbols (acquired target, tracked target, target with data display and
4 Feet: 1346 (53) : RW701A-04
lost target), target number and vectors. 6 Feet: 1970 (77 9/16) : RW701A-06
Display mode Relative True
Tracking distance range Up to 40.0 nm
(4 1/8)
104

ATA data output To be taken via the DATA 1 connector on the display rear panel.
Signal level: RS422, Data format: IEC 61162-1
MAX.450
(17 3/4)

Environmental conditions
Antenna Display
BOW
Operating temperature -25°C to +55°C -15°C to +55°C
Storage temperature +70°C Weight:
Humidity 93 % ± 3 % at +40°C 234 220 23 kg (51 lb)
(9 3/16) (8 11/16)
280 390 with RW701A-04
CONNECTIONS (11) (15 3/8) 25 kg (56 lb)
with RW701A-06
NOTE: For selecting suitable cable contact your authorized Antenna unit: RB719A with RW701A-04/06
Antenna unit KODEN agent.
4 Feet: 1346 (53) : RW701A-04
RB717A/718A/719A
Navigator 6 Feet: 1970 (77 9/16) : RW701A-06

CW373/376
(4 1/8)

Display
104

unit ATA
MRD-100 MRE-300
MAX.450
(17 3/4)

Power (Built into Display unit)

Operation rectifier BOW
unit Gyro/Log interface Gyro compass Weight:
MRO-100 KSA-08A
88 to 121 VAC (Built into Display unit) Speed log 220 27 kg (60 lb)
176 to 242 VAC (8 11/16) with RW701A-04
234 275
(9 3/16) (10 13/16) 29 kg (64 lb)
10.8 to 41.6 VDC (RB717A/718A) Thick solid lines: Standard devices and connections. 280 470
with RW701A-06
21.6 to 41.6 VDC (RB719A) Thin solid lines: Optional devices and connections. (11) (18 1/2)

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Safety To ensure proper and safe use of the equipment, please carefully
precaution read and follow the instructions in the Operation Manual.

For details, please contact:

www.koden-electronics.co.jp
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