Griffon Telephonics RDR-1500B+ - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Telephonics Corporation
R ADAR SYSTEMS D IVISION
TM113806 (3/10) i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH TITLE PAGE
1. GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................................ 1-1
1.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1.1 Basic System Functions.................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1.1 Radar System Components............................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1.2 Radar System Basic Operation ......................................................................... 1-1
1.1.2 Operational Modes............................................................................................ 1-2
1.1.2.1 Search (SRCH) Mode....................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.2.2 Weather Avoidance Modes (WX and WXA)................................................... 1-3
1.1.2.3 Beacon Mode.................................................................................................... 1-4
1.1.2.4 Tracker Mode.................................................................................................... 1-4
1.1.2.5 Overlay Modes.................................................................................................. 1-4
1.1.2.6 Display Modes.................................................................................................. 1-5
1.1.2.7 Offset Mode...................................................................................................... 1-6
1.1.2.8 Antenna Scan Rate............................................................................................ 1-6
1.2 EQUIPMENT PART NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS............................. 1-6
1.3 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 1-7
1.3.1 Unit Installation Connectors............................................................................. 1-7
1.3.2 Waveguide........................................................................................................ 1-9
1.3.3 Radome............................................................................................................. 1-9
1.3.4 Attitude Heading and Reference System (AHRS)............................................ 1-9
1.3.5 Navigation System..........................................................................................1-13
1.3.6 Air Data System.............................................................................................. 1-13
1.3.7 Lighting Bus ................................................................................................... 1-13
1.3.8 Power Source.................................................................................................. 1-13
1.3.9 Electrical Cables ............................................................................................. 1-13
1.3.10 Weight On Wheels (WOW)............................................................................ 1-13
1.4 LEADING PARTICULARS .......................................................................... 1-22
1.5 SYSTEM COMPONENT DESCRIPTION.................................................... 1-27
1.5.1 General............................................................................................................ 1-27
1.5.2 RT-1501A Receiver-Transmitter.................................................................... 1-27
1.5.3 DA-1503B Antenna Drive Unit and AA-1504A Antenna Array ...................1-27
1.5.4 IU-1507B Interface Unit................................................................................. 1-28
1.5.5 IN-1502R, IN-1702A, and IN-1702B Radar Indicators ................................. 1-29
1.5.6 JS-1709A External Joystick............................................................................ 1-29
1.6 EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND CONTROLS.......................................... 1-29
1.6.1 Operating Precautions..................................................................................... 1-30
1.6.2 Operating Controls and Display Features....................................................... 1-30
2. INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 2-1
2.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 UNPACKING...................................................................................................2-1
2.3 PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK ...................................................................... 2-1
2.4 INSTALLATION PLANNING........................................................................ 2-1
2.4.1 Outline and Inter-wiring Drawings...................................................................2-1
2.4.2 Location of Equipment ................................................................................... 2-27
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