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Page 1: ...7 01 RADAR 1600 RADAR 1600 WEATHER RADAR SYSTEM WEATHER RADAR SYSTEM INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION MANUAL July 2001 Prepared by TELEPHONICS CORPORATION 815 Broad Hollow Road Farmingdale New York 1...

Page 2: ...001 Telephonics Corporation Publication No TM106601 All Rights Reserved Printed in U S A Telephonics Corporation Command Systems Division CSD 815 Broad Hollow Road Farmingdale New York 11735 Telephone...

Page 3: ...E IS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT CO M M A N D SY S T E M S DI V I S I O N Maintain prescribed safe distance when standing in front of radiating antenna Never expose e...

Page 4: ...ion level exceeds the U S Government standard of 1 mW per square centimeter all personnel should remain beyond the distance indicated in the illustration below The distance to the MPEL boundary is cal...

Page 5: ...alth Service Consumer Protection and Environmental Health Service Environmental health microwave ultraviolet radiation and radiation from lasers and television receivers An Annotated Bibliography FS 2...

Page 6: ...r radars should be established A safe distance can be determined by using the equations in Appendix 1 or the graphs of figures 1 and 2 This criterion is now accepted by many industrial organizations a...

Page 7: ...th minimum distortion and absorption In order to do this it should have a certain electrical thickness The electrical thickness of a radome is related to the physical thickness operating frequency and...

Page 8: ...ling of the radome when it is removed for maintenance of the radar antenna This type of damage is easily found by inspection 6 MAINTENANCE a High performance radar radomes are very precisely construct...

Page 9: ...iques 4 Nonvoid free patches 5 Repairs overlapping 6 Holes plugged with resin screws metal wood and plastic plugs 7 Cuts or cracks simply coated with resin 8 Tape including electrical tape over hole o...

Page 10: ...I O N INSTALLATION MANUAL RDR 1600 WEATHER RADAR SYSTEM AC 43 14 2 24 77 7 RECOMMENDATION Both the physical and electrical properties of radomes should be given careful consideration during repair op...

Page 11: ...efined 1 4 LEADING PARTICULARS 1 ERROR BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED 1 4 1 RDR 1600 Radar System 1 Error Bookmark not defined 1 4 2 RT 1601 Receiver Transmitter 1 Error Bookmark not defined 1 4 3 DA 1203A Ante...

Page 12: ...OCUMENT CO M M A N D SY S T E M S DI V I S I O N 1 6 4 6 TEST Pattern Selection Procedure 1 Error Bookmark not defined 1 6 4 7 60 Scan Selection Procedure 1 Error Bookmark not defined 1 6 4 8 Beacon M...

Page 13: ...dure 2 3 2 6 POST INSTALLATION CHECK 2 4 2 6 1 Installation of RT 1601 Receiver Transmitter 2 5 2 6 2 Installation of CP 113 Radar Control Panel 2 5 2 6 3 Installation of Waveguide and Cables 2 6 2 6...

Page 14: ...iring Diagram With Analog Gyros 2 31 Figure 2 9 9 RDR 1600 System Wiring Diagram With AHRS System 2 33 Figure 2 9 10 DA 1203A Antenna Mount Hole Pattern 2 35 LIST OF TABLES TABLE TITLE PAGE Table 1 2...

Page 15: ...RE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT CO M M A N D SY S T E M S DI V I S I O N RECORD OF REVISIONS Revision No Revision Date Insertion Date...

Page 16: ...Notes Title July 2001 Copyright July 2001 FMi Radiation Warning July 2001 FMii Max Permissible Exposure Level July 2001 FMiii AC 230 68B July 2001 FMv AC 43 14 July 2001 i ii Table of Contents July 2...

Page 17: ...DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT CO M M A N D SY S T E M S DI V I S I O N SERVICE BULLETIN LIST Service Bulletin No Related Equipment Date P...

Page 18: ...olerance magnetron be employed in the Receiver Transmitter for reliable interrogation of beacon transponders Also special circuitry is incorporated in the Receiver Transmitter unit to optimize the rec...

Page 19: ...tes 1 1 2 2 Weather Avoidance Modes Weather Mode WX will display continuous enroute weather information relative to rain cloud formation rainfall rate thunderstorms with moisture and areas of icing co...

Page 20: ...on The Dual modes of operation consist of WX BCN WXA BCN SR1 BCN SR2 BCN or SR3 BCN Weather and search modes are not allowed to operate at the same time 1 2 EQUIPMENT PART NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS 1 2...

Page 21: ...4000525 5518 AA 5518A Phased array antenna 55 000 feet 18 inch diameter round mates with DA 1203A 4000525 1812 AA 1812A Phased array antenna 30 000 feet 18 inches wide by 12 inches high mates with DA...

Page 22: ...X X X X 3614278 1201 CP 113A X X X X X X 3614278 1119 CP 113K X X X X X 3614278 1120 CP 113K X X X X X 3614278 1219 CP 113K X X X X X 3614278 1220 CP 113K X X X X X 3614278 1319 CP 113K X X X X X 361...

Page 23: ...3A X X X X X X X 3614278 1201 CP 113A X X X X X X X 3614278 1119 CP 113K X X X X 3614278 1120 CP 113K X X X X 3614278 1219 CP 113K X X X X 3614278 1220 CP 113K X X X X 3614278 1319 CP 113K X X X X 361...

Page 24: ...14278 1119 CP 113K X X X X X Note 2 3614278 1120 CP 113K X X X X X Note 2 3614278 1219 CP 113K X X X X X Note 2 3614278 1220 CP 113K X X X X X Note 2 3614278 1319 CP 113K X X X X X 3614278 1320 CP 113...

Page 25: ...Part Number RDR 1600 Installation Kit 4007550 0508 Kit Includes RT 1601 J1 mating connector MS3126F16 26S SR 2088376 0013 RT 1601 J3 mating connector D38999 26WE35SN MIL C 38999 26 RT 1601 Waveguide...

Page 26: ...r for proper radar operation Refer to Advisory Circular AC No 43 14 in the front portion of this manual Electrical Cables The radar system wiring harness shall be constructed as shown in the System Wi...

Page 27: ...0 25 0 5 1 0 5 1 2 0 5 1 1 5 2 5 1 25 2 5 3 75 5 10 2 5 5 7 5 10 20 5 10 15 20 40 10 20 30 40 80 20 40 60 80 160 40 80 120 160 240 60 120 180 240 Minimum Tracking Range 500 feet Displayed Modes of Ope...

Page 28: ...35 Sec 200 Hz Weather Performance Index and Avoidance Range PI Avoidance 10 inch Antenna 208 7 dB 190 nm 12 inch Antenna 212 9 dB 229 nm 18 inch Antenna 219 7 dB 305 nm 18 inch by 12 inch Antenna 216...

Page 29: ...s 7 C102 RTCA Documents DO 172 DO 173 DO 178A Level 2 DO 160A DO 160A Environmental Categories D1A MON XXXXXXBBABA DO 160C Environmental Categories D1 WBA MON XXXXXXBBABAAAXXX 1 4 3 DA 1203A Antenna D...

Page 30: ...DO 160A DO 160A Environmental Categories F1A PKS XXXXXXABABA 1 4 5 Antennas Table 1 4 5 Antennas Characteristic Description Size See Figure 2 9 6 DA 1203A Antenna Drive Outline Drawing Weight maximum...

Page 31: ...S Control Panel Number 1 EFIS Control Panel Number 2 Optional CP 113 Radar Control Panel EFIS Display System Number 1 RT 1601 Receiver Transmitter EFIS Display System Number 2 Optional DA 1203A Antenn...

Page 32: ...function has been incorporated in the RT 1601 This eliminates the need for using an NC 104B The RT 1601 is fully compatible with systems that previously used NC 104B and RT 1401B Two versions of NC 1...

Page 33: ...gain and beacon gain Depending upon the configuration of the RT panel color functions and back lighting there are several versions of the CP 113 radar control panel that can be used within the RDR 16...

Page 34: ...y the radar antenna must not be made while the radar antenna is directed toward close by large metal objects such as hangers doors or the inside of the hanger Use test or standby mode where applicable...

Page 35: ...F SBY TST ON 60 WX WXA SRCH PULL STAB OFF TILT DN UP 0 NAV RNG RNG BCN OBS BRT OFF LOG BCN CODE GAIN GAIN Figure 1 6 1 CP 113A Radar Control Panel SRCH GAIN OFF SBY TST ON 60 WX WXA SRCH BCN BCN GAIN...

Page 36: ...yed data is not present in Standby Standby mode is used during the warm up period of the radar system and when the aircraft is on the ground TST Causes the radar R T unit to send a radar test pattern...

Page 37: ...This is not functional if not connected to an MFD RNG DN Decrements the selected range to next lower range setting for sectored map display on the Multi Function Display MFD This is not functional if...

Page 38: ...tem This is to adjust out any mechanical errors that may exist between the gyro s platform and the antenna drive that is mounted on the bulkhead BCN GAIN The Beacon Gain is a rotary potentiometer that...

Page 39: ...e in other locations within the display area 1 6 4 Operating Procedures 1 6 4 1 General The operator can perform or select several system functions using the controls on the display For all discussion...

Page 40: ...l change to the WX mode The currently selected mode or modes shall always be displayed Refer to the MFDs Pilot s Guide for the location of the mode on the display 1 6 4 2 Turn On Procedure a Turn the...

Page 41: ...o one of the other primary modes simply press the new mode button It is not necessary to press off the previous mode button Note The RT 1601 Receiver Transmitter has a special feature In SR1 or SR2 mo...

Page 42: ...1 6 4 6 TEST Pattern Selection Procedure a Initially turn Function Select Switch from OFF to TEST position b Check the display The test pattern should appear approximately 100 seconds after the Funct...

Page 43: ...n A DO 172 compatible beacon Beacon B Standard two pulse beacon Beacon Off Removes beacon identification from the display c To identify a DO 172 6 pulse beacon press the BCN button until A1 appears on...

Page 44: ...ed line There is a delay between the time that the beacon transponder receives a radar pulse and then sends a reply first of two pulses The delay time will affect the beacon range location on the disp...

Page 45: ...urved lines between the frame marks and the spacing of the lines is determined by the beacon code of the transponder For example assume that the reply for beacon code A15 is being displayed The binary...

Page 46: ...be transmitted This zero code reply is reserved for fault indications When an unknown beacon reply appears on the screen while flying in the BCN mode the reply can easily be identified by stepping thr...

Page 47: ...NARY CODE BEACON FIRST SECOND IDENTIFICATION FRAME 1 2 4 8 FRAME CODE PULSE LSB MSB PULSE 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 5 1 1 0 1 0 1 6 1 0 1 1 0 1 7 1 1 1 1 0...

Page 48: ...ormation The function is automatic on all ranges except the 240 nautical mile range When TGT ALRT occurs the operator should increase the range setting on the display to locate the storm and take the...

Page 49: ...ions chipped paint cracked glass etc If any equipment has been damaged in transit report the extent of damage to the transportation carrier immediately 2 3 PRE INSTALLATION CHECK Bench test the equipm...

Page 50: ...1600 Weather Radar System operates primarily from the aircraft s 28 VDC power system Power to the control panel is needed depending on which model number has been selected for use In addition to the d...

Page 51: ...4 inch pounds 2 5 1 2 Installation of The Antenna and Antenna Drive DA 1203A Assembly Procedure The radar antenna assembly is designed for mounting to the forward bulkhead in the nose section of the a...

Page 52: ...a must satisfy the following conditions 1 Centerline of antenna must be located at aircraft centerline or within three inches below horizontal centerline on vertical centerline 2 Azimuth scan axis of...

Page 53: ...ormed that evaluates performance over the anticipated ranges and tilt angles that are desired for the type of aircraft 2 6 1 Installation of RT 1601 Receiver Transmitter The receiver transmitter may b...

Page 54: ...ould be installed in as direct path as possible between the R T unit and the antenna Note Waveguide runs between transmitter and antenna should be designed for minimum length to avoid unnecessary atte...

Page 55: ...s in rigid waveguide make certain that the same result cannot be more easily accomplished by properly oriented bends in a section of flexible waveguide The following points should be observed in the u...

Page 56: ...length including bends should not exceed 10 feet for best performance 2 7 POST INSTALLATION CHECK Tests involving radiation of RF energy by the radar antenna must not be made in the vicinity of refue...

Page 57: ...on exists and corrective action should be taken 1 Rotate the Function Select Switch on the Radar Control Panel to the TEST position Observe that RT FAULT appears in the fault field and TEST appears in...

Page 58: ...must be enabled When the RDR 1600 weather radar system is in Standby mode the antenna will stop scanning When the RT 1601 is configured as a NC 104B 1005 stabilization will be allowed in the Standby m...

Page 59: ...6601_ 7 01 2 11 USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT CO M M A N D SY S T E M S DI V I S I O N Figure 2 7 1 Generic MFD Disp...

Page 60: ...6601_ 7 01 2 12 USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT CO M M A N D SY S T E M S DI V I S I O N Figure 2 7 2 Radar Control Pa...

Page 61: ...e a With the Function Select Switch on the Radar Control Panel in STBY position manually position the antenna to zero degrees azimuth and insert the retaining pin into the 0 slot to lock the antenna i...

Page 62: ...se and lock the azimuth drive by inserting the retaining pin into the 60 CW slot c Position the aircraft vertical gyro to zero degrees pitch and 30 right roll The antenna elevation position should be...

Page 63: ...el s or CP 113A to each range position while tilting the antenna upward above the horizon using the TILT control on the Radar Control Panel 3 Index the RANGE pushbuttons through the ten range position...

Page 64: ...een properly installed and passed the post installation checks that the aircraft is pointed toward a non reflective area and that fuel trucks or personnel are not close to the radar line of sight Afte...

Page 65: ...est pattern will be beyond the area being scanned Increase the range one step at a time and observe that the test pattern appears in the correct ranges Observe that the proper range marks appear in th...

Page 66: ...n format b Press the PUSH CODE button and observe that the beacon code displayed in the lower left corner changes sequentially from A1 to A15 then changes to A1 and then repeats the sequence c Observe...

Page 67: ...e range to identify 2 pulse beacon replies d Observe the beacon code number selected and the beacon code number displayed by the beacon marks are the same number e Rotate the Function Select Switch on...

Page 68: ...adar Control Panel to obtain the video pattern shown in Figure 2 9 1 then note TILT control setting The terrain band should be displayed about the third range mark If the inner ring of video is not pa...

Page 69: ...n until the terrain band display is as shown in Figure 2 9 1 Usually a counterclockwise adjustment is required 11 If the pattern shifts per Figure 2 9 4 there is no roll stabilization and the system s...

Page 70: ...TITLE PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT CO M M A N D SY S T E M S DI V I S I O N 2 8 2 5 Testing Completed This completes the flight check procedures however refer to the RDR 1600 Pilot s Guide TM106101 for addi...

Page 71: ...SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT CO M M A N D SY S T E M S DI V I S I O N Figure 2 9 1 Video Pattern Level Flight Figure 2 9 2 Video Pattern With Stab Error Figure 2 9 3 V...

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Page 74: ...SCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT CO M M A N D SY S T E M S DI V I S I O N Figure 2 9 5 RT 1601 Receiver Transmitter Outline Draw...

Page 75: ...nk USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT CO M M A N D SY S T E M S DI V I S I O N Figure 2 9 6 DA 1203A Antenna Drive Outlin...

Page 76: ...USE OR DISCLOSURE OF DATA CONTAINED ON THIS PAGE IS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT CO M M A N D SY S T E M S DI V I S I O N Figure 2 9 7 CP 113 Radar Control Panel Outl...

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