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MAN0530 Issue 10 - 11/09 Searchline Excel
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After deciding from the table which alignment telescope to use for the Excel units being aligned
thetelescopeassemblymustbettedtoeachoftheunitsinturnstartingwiththeTransmitter.
There are two ways of attaching the telescope to the Excel units - using latches or using a
bayonet tting. Depending on the type supplied refer to the relevant procedure described
subsequently.
The bayonet style telescope is used on both the Transmitter and Receiver of the short range
Excel. The bayonet-style telescope is also used on the Receiver of the medium and long range
Excels. The latch-style telescope is used on the medium and long range Excel Transmitters.
Latch-style telescope assembly
This telescope assembly consists of a telescope and mirror assembly attached to a datum
mount that features a latching mechanism. It can be used with either the Trident or non-Trident
types of Excel units.
Whenusedwiththenon-TridentExcelthealignmentmayalsoneedtobene-tunedandthen
veriedusingtheSHC1HandheldInterrogator.
The latches are used to lock the whole assembly onto the body of the Excel unit.
Before securing the latches the telescope can be rotated to a convenient viewing position.
Toremovethetelescopeassemblyreversethefollowingttingprocedure.
(a) Fit the datum mount of the alignment telescope securely over the cowl of the
unit as shown so that the face of the mirror is visible.
Ensure the datum mount is fully home on the cowling.
(b) Undo the latches on the alignment telescope's mounting latch assembly and
rotatetheassemblysothattheparallelsupportbartsunderneaththeunit
as indicated by arrow 2.
3. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Excel unit Excel unit
Alignment
telescope assembly
mounting pad (3 off)
Trident-type Non-Trident-type