KLM MD-11 - Weather Radar Control Panel (Collins 622-5130-120)

MD-11 Flight Crew Operations Manual
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Instrumentation and Navigation -
Controls and Displays
Inst.30.20
Weather Radar Control Panel (Collins 622-5130-120)
1. GCS Switch
Push and Hold - Enables ground clutter suppression when in WX modes.
2. TILT Control
Controls antenna tilt.
3. SYS Switch
1/2 - Selects system 1 or 2.
4. MODE Selector
OFF - Removes power from system.
WX - Selects precipitation detection mode.
WX + T - Selects precipitation and turbulence detection mode.
MAP - Selects ground map mode.
TEST - Activates test mode.
5. GAIN Knob
Controls gain in WX (MAN) and MAP modes. BELOW CAL light
illuminates if gain is set below calibrated level.
DB1-2-1813
2
3
2
3
0
5
5
15
15
DN
UP
1
2
3
4
5
AFT PEDESTAL, LEFT SIDE
WX
(MAN)
W
X
R
D
R
GAIN
BELOW
CAL
WX+T
WX
OFF
TEST
MAP
GCS
SYS
1
2
TILT
MODE
October 02, 2006