Previously use as vmft ecdis. Now it can be use as a standalone radar connected as interswitch to other radar. As the specification of the motherboard is relatively low, run the most early software and connect to BME X-band. 3-4Arcs can be shown on display transmit with PM at 12

Sperry vmft/JRC 9110/Saab R4 AIS/KH VDR/ Furuno GP150/NSR AIS/Sperry dual Mk1 gyro with switch over unit.

There are few occasions whereby PM unit ingress with water and after a prolong period, the PM unit causes system to behave abnormal due to system 12Vdc has been pull down. Please see PM unit after dismantle.

Hatteland monitor was one of the type approved marine grade monitor in the market. Why do hatteland monitor fail to work after few years of continuous operation on ship? One of the main reason was the HRX cable connect between the LCD screen and the control board, insulation breakdown causing

Using hand to rotate the motor found not rotating smoothly. Dismantle the motor and found 6 pieces of bearing/gear inside.Top 3 pieces of bearing/gear, bottom 3 pieces of bearing/gear. Please see photos  below:

It was reported that radar stop turning during transmission. Checked scanner on/off switch it was in on position. Go to scanner and open up the upmast gearbox with build in transceiver. Heard a squirking sound from motor drive pcb. Carry out replacement of both motor and motor drive pcb. Checked