Scanner error on old RayMarine

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wayne0

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May 4, 2014
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Newburyport, Ma.
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2000 340 Sundancer
Engines
Twin 7.4 ltr.V-drives
My 2000DA has the original RayMarine HSB series radar. Since I've had it, whenever I power it up, I get a "no response from scanner" error. All other functions work fine. (GPS etc.)
I've checked all cable connections and they seem to be good.
Any ideas?
 
Mine was in the fuse block under the helm. Check them all. Mine wasn't in the spot for "radar," rather in a spot for "accessory".
 
Had same problem with 2001 Raymarine 4kw dome. Tried to solve it for a year. Finally tossed it and bought new modern radar.

Also, if you have a dome there is no switch on the dome. Those are only on Raymarine open arrays.

For what it's worth I don't chase electronics issues on 15 year old hardware. Even if you fix it, the failure daisy chain has started. The best use of money is replace with new. Will bear fruit if you sell boat as well.
 
Thanks for your replies. When I get back in the boat in the spring, I'll look for a blown fuse.
Replacement is currently out of the question.
 
Wayne. I recently had an issue with my radar too.
Chances are that the fuse panel is receiving power and ground, due to the fact that other devices usually on the panel are functioning.
The Radar power should plug into a fuse panel under the helm. The fuse panel is out of the direct elements, however, it is not weather proof (Waterproof connectors, sealed breakerbox, etc.). Using a test light or a multi-meter, double check you have power on both sides of the fuse (not just visibly looking at the fuse. I've been burned before..)I found that my male spade connectors coming off of the fusebox had corrosion on the connectors.
After turning off the batteries, unplug the connection (white wire) and scrub it with a wire brush. Don't forget the ground too (black and green wires on the left side).
If you're able, disconnect the cable at the radome and wire brush all of those connections too. You may have proper voltage, but the corrosion is preventing the proper amperage from initially turning on the radome. I noticed that when the Display is turned on, it activates the radome to begin its diagnostic checks. If you're close enough, you can hear the little motor spinning the array inside.
 
dsarge390 said:
Wayne. I recently had an issue with my radar too.
Chances are that the fuse panel is receiving power and ground, due to the fact that other devices usually on the panel are functioning.
The Radar power should plug into a fuse panel under the helm. The fuse panel is out of the direct elements, however, it is not weather proof (Waterproof connectors, sealed breakerbox, etc.). Using a test light or a multi-meter, double check you have power on both sides of the fuse (not just visibly looking at the fuse. I've been burned before..)I found that my male spade connectors coming off of the fusebox had corrosion on the connectors.
After turning off the batteries, unplug the connection (white wire) and scrub it with a wire brush. Don't forget the ground too (black and green wires on the left side).
If you're able, disconnect the cable at the radome and wire brush all of those connections too. You may have proper voltage, but the corrosion is preventing the proper amperage from initially turning on the radome. I noticed that when the Display is turned on, it activates the radome to begin its diagnostic checks. If you're close enough, you can hear the little motor spinning the array inside.
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Thanks for the response! I will check those items.
 
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