Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine VisionMaster FT, User Manual

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Radar/Chart Radar User Guide Overview
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Scanner Assembly
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. Comprises an Antenna unit, a Turning unit and an
optional Performance Monitor. If the system includes an integral transceiver
then this also forms part of the Scanner Assembly. If the system uses a
bulkhead transceiver then the transceiver unit is not included in the
Scanner assembly.
Antenna Unit . 10cm S-band (9 or 12ft aperture) or 3cm X-band (4,
6 or 8 ft aperture).
Performance Monitor . If fitted, the performance Monitor Antenna is
mounted on the Turning Unit.
Transceiver . Masthead (mounted as an integral part of the Scanner
assembly) or Bulkhead (mounted as a separate unit below decks).
Scanner Control Unit – for switching the scanner on and off – are
supplied for S-band radars only.
Console Assembly - supplied as a standalone 250 tabletop and 340
tabletop/deck mounted console (including pedestal); or a kit version for
installation into an existing console suite. The 250/340 console assembly
includes the following modules:
Input/Output (PCIO) Unit - receives data inputs from the
transceiver and external sensors; outputs data to the processor unit.
Processor Unit - a single PC running Windows XP operating
system.
Display Unit . includes a flat panel monitor
Control Panel - There are two types of control panel: Basic and
Enhanced. The basic control panel only includes a trackball with left
and right keys. The enhanced control panel includes the following
additional group of controls: Rotary controls and Adjustment &
Acknowledgement buttons.
The console assembly may also be supplied as a 19" Integrated Tabletop,
where the Monitor, PCIO, Processor and control panel are all contained in
a single mechanical housing.
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A Scanner assembly may also be referred to as a `Top Unit'.