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18.2 Radar scanner status symbols
The radar scanner power mode status is indicated in the databar.
Symbol
Radar
power
mode
Description
Transmit
(TX) Rotating icon, signifying that the scanner
is on and transmitting. When SCANNER
is set to ON, select this mode to activate
the scanner. This is the usual mode of
operation.
Standby
(STBY) Static icon, indicating that the scanner is
on but not transmitting, and the antenna is
not rotating. The scanner does not transmit
and the radar data is removed from the
screen. This is a power-save mode used
when the radar is not needed for short
time periods. When you return to transmit
mode, the magnetron does not need to
warm up again. This is the default mode.
Off Scanner powered off when radar not
required, but display is in use for other
applications, such as the chart. When
selected, the system counts down. During
this time you cannot re-power the scanner.
Timed
Transmit Scanner switches between on/transmitting,
and standby mode. Scanner goes into
power save mode when constant use of
radar is not required.
Powering the radar scanner on and off
In the radar application:
1. Select
Menu .
2. Select Power to switch the Radar's power On and Off.
The radar will always power up in Standby mode.
3. Select Radar to switch the radar between Transmit and
Standby modes.
Using the power button to switch operating
modes
The radar operating modes can also be set using the
multifunction displays power button menu.
1. Press and release the
Power button.
The shortcuts menu is displayed:
2. Select Power up Radar to turn the radar on, or Power down
Radar to turn the radar off.
3. Select Radar: Tx to start the radar transmitting, or Radar:
Stdby to stop the radar transmitting.
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