Raptor Quick Installation guide

Version 01 DEC 2017

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Introduction

This quick guide manual is designed to give the basic information required to successfully install the
Clearwater Raptor tracking device. It also provides technical information and troubleshooting data.

Sections
1 Installation

2 Antenna location guidelines

3 Magnetic starter tables

4 LED flash rate table

5 Overview of the Raptor

6 Technical specifications of the ancillary parts

7 FAQ’s

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Section 1 - Installation
The Raptor tracking device communicates with GPS and Inmarsat Satellites via an external low elevation
maritime antenna. The antenna cable remains active when the unit is turned on and small electrical pulses are
sent back and forth to the raptor to confirm connectivity.

Antenna
The antenna MUST have a clear view of the sky (Satellites) not just directly above but also 360 degrees around.
With the low elevation antenna, the beam is concentrated -15 degrees, +90 degrees. The antenna searches
towards the horizon and to the sky for the best GPS fix possible. A 5M antenna cable Is supplied.

Step 1
Find a suitable location for the maritime antenna that is no more than 20M from the identified power source.

Notes
a. Do not mount the antenna close to other electrical equipment due to a possible radiated and / or conducted
electromagnetic interference.

Follow the guidelines below

• Over 1 M from VHF/UHF antenna

• Over 3 M from Loop Antenna
• Over 4 M from MF/HF antennas
• Over 5M from other satellite antennas
• Not within a Radar beam

b. Do not mount the terminal close to an exhaust pipe due to the excessive heat and the potential for the
exhaust pipe causing satellite blockage.

c. Check that the terminal's power cable reaches the power source before the unit is secured into place. Maxi-
mum distance between Antenna and power connection is 20m using standard cables that are provided.

d. Ensure that any paint above the terminal is non-metallic and non-metallic flake, should the installation be
under fiberglass or composite wind fairings.

e. Mount the remote antenna where it can reach the terminal (5M antenna cable) and has a clear view of the
sky and satellites. For a vessel installation, this means at the highest point on the vessel where it has a clear
view in all directions.

See Section 2 for further guidance on antenna location.

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Step 2
Remove the battery cover from the terminal

Step 3
Install the 12AA batteries that are provided

Step 4
Re fit the battery cover

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Step 5
Once the external antenna is fixed in its final place connect the antenna cable to the Raptor making
sure to use the heat shrink provided in order to meet IEC approval criteria.

Step 6 Step 7
Strip the wires from the blunt cut power Cut back the wires leaving only the power
cable to expose the coloured cables (7 cables (RED + POSITIVE & BLACK - NEGATIVE)
cables)

Step 8
Connect the Red and Black cables to the ships power supply. In the example below a battery is used.

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Step 9
Connect the powered wire to the Raptor , using the locking collar to secure the connection

In some cases once the power is connected the terminal may automatically power on eliminating
the need to carry out step 10.

Step 10
Power up the unit with the magnetic starter key in accordance with table 1a.

Step 11
Observe and note the LED flash pattern. It should flash in accordance with table 1a.

Once the unit is installed and powered on please email

technical@clearwatertracking.com
and include the terminal serial number

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Section 2 - Antenna location guidelines
Good Mounting Position

The antenna is mounted on a fabricated pole

away from any other satellite equipment and
not within any shadows from the main mast.
The antenna has good satellite coverage
from this location on all headings.

Bad Mounting Position

The antenna has been mounted in a high

position however it is very close to the steel
mast. This may provide good transmissions on
a particular heading but once the vessel
heading changes the mast may cause satellite
blockage.

Good Mounting Position

The antenna is mounted on top of the forward

mast and above all other obstacles. The anten-
na can search 360 degrees for a satellite
connection. Antenna is mounted on a small
pole fabricated by the ships engineer.

Bad Mounting Position

The antenna is mounted close to the Structure.

This antenna will have good coverage on some
headings but when the vessel changes
direction the mast will block the satellite signal
causing inconsistent reporting.

Good Mounting Position

Here the Antenna has good 360 degrees field
of view and is elevated above any metal
obstructions that would impair satellite
connection.

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Section 3 - Magnetic starter tables

Table 1a Power On Sequence

Action: Hold the magnetic starter key on the unit between 6 and 10 seconds then refer to below table

Second Second Second Second Second Second Second

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Flash Pause Pause Pause Pause Flash Flash

Second Second Second Second Second Second Second

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Flash Flash Flash Flash Flash Flash Flash

Second Second Second

14 15 16

Flash Flash Flash

Confirmation terminal has been successfully powered on = 1 Flash

4 second pause followed by 12 LED Flashes

Table 1b Already on Sequence

Action: Hold the magnetic starter on the power switch for two seconds then refer to below table.

Second Second Second Second Second Second

1 2 3 4 5 6

Flash Flash Flash Flash Flash Flash

Confirmation that terminal is powered on = 6 Flashes

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 Table 1c Power Off Sequence
Action: Hold the magnetic key on the starter for more than 10 seconds. The terminal will perform
the already on sequence followed by a small pause then 5 further flashes

Second Second Second Second Second Second Second

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Pause Flash Flash Flash Flash Flash Flash

Second Second Second Second Second Second Second

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Pause Pause Flash Flash Flash Flash Flash

Confirmation that the terminal is powered off = 6 flashes,

small pause then 5 flashes

LED LIGHT

Section 4 - LED flash rate table

Description Information Note

Power on Tables 1a-1b-1c NA

Waiting for GPS fix 3 Flashes every 30 seconds Terminal is searching for a GPS signal

Registration in progress 2 flashes every 30 seconds Terminal is trying to register with the
Inmarsat satellite network

Connection Online 1 flash every 30 seconds Terminal is in normal operating mode

Connection offline 4 Flashes every 30 seconds Problem communicating with

satellites

Battery input not sufficient 20 very fast flashes Indicates power problem

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