*HALO20, HALO20+, HALO24 Ranges 20, 36 and 48 nautical miles
**HALO 20 is a single Range, does not support Bird eye mode and it does not support Velocity Track (doppler) function
*** Halo™ Pulse Compression Radar's blue 4 level static accent pedestal lighting may not be approved for use in your boating location. Please check your local boating regulations before turning the blue accent lights ON.
Solid-State with Pulse
Compression Technology
Simrad Halo Radar is
the world's first high performance, solid-state
radar with pulse compression technology designed
specifically for recreational mariners. Unlike
traditional pulse radar, Halo Radar isn't
reliant on a high-powered magnetron (vacuum
tube) to transmit. Instead, Halo Radar uses
solid-state electronics and low-power pulsed, frequency-swept transmission bursts to
deliver pulse radar-like range and resolution,
without the associated warm-up time, power
consumption, or electromagnetic emissions.
48nm Range,
HALO 24
Halo Radar dome, delivers a
maximum range comparable to traditional 6kW
pulse radar, at up to 48nm
72nm Range,
HALO 200x
96nm Range,
HALO 300x
Halo Radar delivers a maximum range at up to 96nm
with the HALO-6 Radar’s 6-foot
open array antenna. It offers unprecedented 6m
(20ft) minimum range, peering into that
pulse-radar blind spot where once only FMCW
(3G/4G) Broadband Radar could operate.
| Quick Comparison | Halo 200x | Halo 300x |
| Power Output | 50 Watts | 130 Watts |
| Minimum detection range | 6m | 6m |
| Maximum range scale | 72NM | 96NM |
| Pre-set modes Harbour, Offshore, Weather, Bird |
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| Bird+ | - |
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| Beam Sharpening |
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| Array Sizes | 3ft, 4ft, 6ft | 4ft, 6ft |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX6 |
| Startup from Standby | Instant | Instant |
| Startup from Cold | 16-25s | 16-25s |
Beam Sharpening
Whether you're
looking at a flock of birds**
or a string of
channel markers, separating one radar target
from another is key. Beam Sharpening with
Target Separation Control provides unmatched
target resolution, granting the Halo Pulse
Compression Radar's 3-foot open array
antenna the same effective target resolution
as a 4-foot array without beam sharpening.
Superior target separation
Halo™ shows
clear separation of even the smallest
targets, as seen in this sailing dingy
race.
Dual Range
Operation
With Dual Range**,
Halo Radar functions like two arrays in one
– monitor two distance ranges simultaneously
with independent displays, controls, and
totally independent MARPA target tracking.
Take full advantage of Halo Radar's
combination of short-, mid-, and long-range
performance to keep an eye on faraway
weather cells, while monitoring channel
markers and high speed watercraft up close.
300ft and up to 48nm - same time &
screen
Halo™ lets you
see near and far in Dual Range mode,
with competely independent split-screen
displays. Note a remarkably small 20ft
main bang area(1)
Target Detection
The HALO Radar offers
excellent target detection for its compact open array.
MARPA Target Tracking
Track
user-selected radar targets, displaying CPA
(closest point of approach) and TCPA (time to
closest point of approach). Different targets
can be tracked in Dual Range mode. MARPA functionality
requires a heading sensor and GPS.
Advanced Signal
Processing
Halo Radar employs
advanced signal processing for digital azimuth
and range sidelobe reduction, enhancing
discrimination of small targets such as channel
markers from larger adjacent targets such as
ships and bridges. In addition, Directional Sea
Clutter Rejection dynamically changes gain in
the sweep to allow smaller targets to be seen in
the leeward. Sector Blanking reduces on-screen
clutter by eliminating unwanted reflections in user-defined zones.
5 Usage Modes with
Automatic Harbour/Offshore Selection
Custom, Harbour,
Offshore, Weather**, and BIRD** modes tune Halo
Radar's advanced signal processing to help
ensure the targets you're interested in can
be seen vividly – even in the toughest
environmental conditions, selection of Harbour and Offshore modes
configures your Halo Radar to suit your
surroundings
Birdfinder radar
Birds mean
fish, and Halo's dedicated birdfinder
mode means it's easy to find flocks of
birds from a distance.
High Speed Mode
Halo Pulse
Compression Radar provides rapid position
updates, with high speed operation up to
48RPM (model, mode and range dependent). Simrad
quality construction and Halo Radar's
brushless motor with advanced helical
geartrain design ensure exceptionally quiet
operation, especially at 48RPM.
Track multiple high-speed targets
With
high-speed operation, Halo shows target
trails of four fast-moving jet skis in
Clearwater, Florida harbour.
InstantOn™
Collision hazards
won’t wait for your radar to start up – why
should you? Halo Radar’s solid-state technology
is ready instantly from standby, and in just
16-25 seconds from power-on to
fully-operational. Avoid the 2-3 minute warm-up
time associated with traditional pulse radar,
and trust Halo Radar to produce an immediate,
accurate radar image when you need it.
High Reliability
Halo Radar is built to
last, with its solid-state transceiver meaning
no magnetron to replace, and no manual tuning
required as the magnetron heats up or ages.
Similarly, a solid-state brushless motor driver
means no motor brushes to wear out and replace.
Be confident that Halo Radar will operate at
high speed in winds up to 70 knots, year after
year.
Low Electromagnetic
Emissions
Unlike traditional
pulse radar, Halo Radar transmits low-power
pulses. This makes Halo Radar safe to run in
anchorages and marinas, providing enhanced radar
coverage at the very start and end of each
journey. In fact, Halo Radar's minimum safe
distance in any transmission mode is within the
swing circle of its open array antenna.
Low Power Consumption
Halo Radar uses 40W
average with no wind, and no more than 150W at
maximum wind velocity. Experience even greater
power savings in standby with just 6.5W power
usage, versus 10-15W for pulse radar. With its
low power consumption and support for 12/24 volt
DC systems, Halo Radar is ideal for small to
mid-sized powerboats.
Ethernet Connectivity
Simrad Halo Pulse
Compression Radar connects to any Simrad NSS
evo2 or NSO evo2 multifunction display system
via Ethernet, with a bulkhead-mounted interface
box below deck. Antenna installation is simple
and elegant, with the same thin cable and
small-diameter connectors as our 3G/4G Broadband
radars.
Uncompromising
Aesthetics
Bringing the range and
reliability of Halo Pulse Compression Radar to
your boat doesn't mean compromising on
aesthetics. Halo Radar's sleek open-array
antenna sits atop a uniquely curved pedestal, a
departure from traditional boxy and utilitarian
radar designs. Display your Halo Radar on the
water with soft-glow, dual-beam Blue LED accent
lighting, integrated into the pedestal and
customizable with 4-level brightness control.
*** HALO™ Pulse Compression Radar's blue 4 level static accent pedestal lighting may not be approved for use in your boating location. Please check your local boating regulations before turning the blue accent lights ON.
