Chapter 6
MDC-3560P/3510P Series
USING THE MENU
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6.1.17.2 The ATA functions available
The ATA system provides the following functions and display on the screen.
(1) Symbols: Acquisition symbols and Warning symbols
(2) Target acquisition
(3) Target data display
(4) Changing the vector length
(5) Cancellation of an acquisition and tracking of target
(6) Warning limit setting
(7) Clearing all plotted targets
(8) Target number display
(9) Selecting the TRUE or RELATIVE tracking
6.1.17.3 Operating procedures of ATA
Perform the following procedure to use the EPA function:
(1) Move the Joystick to let the cross cursor fall on a target.
(2) Press the ACQ key to acquire the target. The highlighted dot will change to the
number 0. At the same time, the assigned target will be braced with a dashed
acquire mark with the same number shown nearby.
(3) To acquire a next target, press the TARGET key to shift the highlighted digit to the
right.
(4) Repeat step (1) and (2). The dot will change to the figure 1 and the same
procedure as above follows. The same procedures can be used for other targets
up to the figure 9.
6.1.17.4 The ATA symbols used
Acquisition symbols
The symbol mark for the plotted target changes as follows according to the plotting
status:
This symbol appears when a target is acquired for the first time.
This symbol appears when a target tracking becomes stable. A vector
develops and the target data can be displayed when its target
number is assigned (highlighted).
NOTE:
When the radar is first turned ON, the target number column is shown with
10 dots, in which a far left dot is highlighted.
