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FLIR Ranger R3 Installation And Maintenance Manual

FLIR Ranger R3
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910-0001-00-INS -R02 Page 8 of 53
Information contained in this document pertains to a Canadian origin product that is controlled as "dual use" by the Canadian
government. However, when in the United States or possessed by a US person, it may be considered a defense article from the US Government's
perspective. US government authorization may be required for re-transfer to a foreign person. If you have any questions, please contact FLIR's
Global Trade Compliance group at exportquestions@flir.com .
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 - R1, R2, R3, R3D, R5 and R5D Radar Systems Physical Overview ................................... 13
Figure 2 – Left: R1, R2, R3 Center: R3D Right: R5, R5D ......................................................... 14
Figure 3 - Optimizing Radar Location (aerial view) ................................................................ 16
Figure 4 - Optimizing Grazing Angle .................................................................................. 18
Figure 5 - Radar Installation on Even Terrain - Incorrect Height and Incorrect Tilt Angle .................. 18
Figure 6 - Radar Installation on Even Terrain - Incorrect Height and Correct Tilt Angle (only applicable to
FastScan mode) .......................................................................................................... 19
Figure 7 - Radar Installation on Even Terrain - Correct Height and Tilt Angle ................................ 19
Figure 8 - Radar Installation Near Rising Terrain - Sub-Optimal Radar Position and Tilt Angle ............. 19
Figure 9 - Radar Installation on Even Terrain - Incorrect Height ................................................. 20
Figure 10 - Radar Installation Near Rising Terrain - Correct Radar Position and Tilt Angle ................. 20
Figure 11 - Radar Installation on Hill Top - Incorrect Tilt Angle ................................................. 20
Figure 12 - Radar Installation on Hill Top - Correct Tilt Angle (only applicable to Doppler mode) ........ 21
Figure 13 - Radar Installation Near Hill - Shadowed Zone ........................................................ 21
Figure 14 - Radar Installation Near Hill - No Shadowed Zone .................................................... 21
Figure 15 – Top Left - R1, R2 and R3; Top Right - R3D; Bottom - R5 and R5D: Outline ..................... 24
Figure 16 – Left - R1, R2, R3 and R3D; Right - R5 and R5D: Mounting and Connector Location ........... 25
Figure 17 - Regular Mounting Plate Outline......................................................................... 25
Figure 18 - Radar Mounting ............................................................................................ 27
Figure 19 - Preventing Water Accumulation at Radar Base ...................................................... 28
Figure 20 - Radar Spacer ............................................................................................... 28
Figure 21 - Overhanging Mounting Plate ............................................................................. 29
Figure 22 - Power/Data Connector Pin Out ......................................................................... 35
Figure 23 – Good and Bad Choices for Radar Target Azimuth Update.......................................... 37
Figure 24 – Configuring the Target Azimuth Update .............................................................. 38
Figure 25 - Reusing Chirp Slots ........................................................................................ 40
Figure 26 - Configuring Chirp Slots ................................................................................... 42
Figure 27 - Configuring the Radar Assembly Transmission Sectors .............................................. 44
Figure 28 – Radome screws location ................................................................................. 48
Figure 29 - Steps 3 & 4: Check Spur Gears .......................................................................... 50
Figure 30 - Check mechanical components (R5, R5D shown) .................................................... 50
Figure 31 - Verify for loose payload (R5, R5D shown)............................................................. 51
Figure 32 - Gore Membrane Vents .................................................................................... 51

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BrandFLIR
ModelRanger R3
CategoryRadar
LanguageEnglish

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