3M Stormscope Series 2 User Manual

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4. Operational Modes
WX-PA Instruction Manual
The WX-PA is capable of several different operating modes. When the unit is switched on,
the WX-PA initiates its own internal self test, displays the results, and then displays the Mode
Menu shown in Figure 4.1.
The Continuous Out, Single Shot Out, Circular Pattern, and Storm Simulator modes may be
used either with the Stormscope
™ system (Series I or Series II) installed in the aircraft, or on
the bench. The Bench Test and Checklist Entry Modes may be used only in conjunction with
the Bench Kit Connector Pod.
The Mode Menu cursor, consisting of blinking brackets surrounding an item, is moved up,
down, left, or right by the four corresponding arrow keys. If additional items are available
above or below the displayed items, up or down arrows are displayed on the top or bottom
lines. Once the cursor highlights the desired item, the mode is selected by pressing the
ENTR key. Pressing 2ND
ENTR (MENU) returns the system to the Mode Menu.
MODE t1ENU
IContinuous Out. Single Shot Out
Circular Pattern Bench Test
~ Checklist Entry ~ StorM SiMulation
Mode Menu
Figure
4.1
4.1. Continuous Output
Figure 4.2 shows the display for Continuous Output Mode. The Series number (selectable as
Series II, WX-7 through WX-10, or WX-10A through
WX-12) at the top middle may be
changed by pressing the
"s" (Series) key. Antenna Mount (Top Mount or Bottom Mount) at
the top right is changed by pressing the "A" (Antenna) key.
In the Continuous Output mode, the WX-PA will output a continuous series of test signals.
The output is started or stopped by pressing the
ENTR key.
The range of the test signal output may be varied by use of the
F1 and F2 function keys.
Each press of
F1 increases the range of the signal while F2 decreases the range. The
available ranges are 15, 30, 55, 75, 120, and 170 nm. The selected range is displayed on
line 2 of the display. The selected range "rolls over" at 15 nm (goes to 170 nm) and at 170
nm (goes to 15 nm) if the F2 or
F1 keys respectively are pressed.
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3M Stormscope Series 2 Specifications

General

Brand	3M
Model	Stormscope Series 2
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English