Raymarine Cyclone Radar – with 4-Foot Open Array T70492

Description

Improve long-range target separation and fast radar updates with the Raymarine Cyclone 4-Foot Open Array Radar. Its 55W solid-state CHIRP pulse-compression design, 1.99° horizontal beam, and FastScan rotation up to 60 RPM give offshore boaters a responsive radar platform for busy waterways, weather monitoring, and bird activity. Need open-array performance without the warm-up cycle of a magnetron scanner? The T70492 Cyclone combines 72 NM range scales, dual-range operation, RangeFusion processing, ARPA support, and a 4-foot array with 15-meter cables.

Key Specifications

• Raymarine Cyclone 4-foot open-array solid-state radar, part number T70492.
• 55W CHIRP pulse-compression radar output.
• 4-foot open array with 1.99° horizontal and 25° vertical beamwidth.
• Up to 72 NM range scale and approximately 15 ft (4.5 m) minimum range.
• Rotation speeds of 12, 24, 36, 48, or 60 RPM, depending on selected mode.
• Supports dual-range operation, RangeFusion, Bird Mode, ARPA tracking for up to 50 targets, and RangeAware functions.
• RayNet Ethernet connection with supplied 15-meter cables.
• 10.2V–31.2V DC input, approximately 70W typical draw, 170W maximum draw, and 28W standby draw.
• IPX6 protection, 100-knot wind rating, and approximately 55.1 lb combined scanner weight.

Integration

The Cyclone requires a compatible Raymarine MFD and RayNet Ethernet network for radar video and control. SeaTalkng/NMEA 2000 can provide compatible GPS, heading, AIS, autopilot, and sensor data. ARPA and radar overlay require suitable position and heading sources.

Raymarine’s published T70492 specifications list 55W output, a 4-foot array, 72 NM maximum range scale, 1.99° horizontal beamwidth, five rotation-speed options up to 60 RPM, and included 15-meter cables. [918][919] Range-scale figures are not guaranteed target-detection distances; scanner height, target size, sea state, rain, clutter, weather, and radar settings affect results.

Installation Notes

Mount the pedestal and 4-foot array on a strong, level platform with complete rotation clearance. Keep the array away from personnel, masts, antennas, lights, rigging, exhaust, and structures that can obstruct radar energy. Plan routing for the supplied power and RayNet cables before installation.

Use correctly sized wiring, appropriate circuit protection, Raymarine-approved network connections, and protected cable paths. Follow all manufacturer guidance for grounding, safe distances, mounting torque, bearing alignment, and software configuration. Professional installation and commissioning are recommended.

Before Ordering

Confirm compatible Raymarine MFD support, RayNet port availability, supplied 15-meter cable routing, 12V/24V power capacity, 4-foot sweep clearance, mounting strength, heading/GPS data sources, and professional installation requirements before ordering.