Chapter 5
MDC-1840BB/1841BB/1860BB/1810BB/1820BB Series
Basic Operation
Operation Manual
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(3) Press the STBY/TX key to transmit. The radar starts transmission and the radar
video, alphanumeric and graphic information will be shown on the screen at a
preset brilliance level. Refer to Figure 5.2 for possible screen presentation.
5.5 Basic Radar Operations
Basic radar controls can be set up using dedicated keys and controls on the control
panel. These include:
z
Range scale selection
z
Pulse
selection
z
Gain
control
z
Anti-clutter
SEA
z
Anti-clutter
RAIN
z
Bearing
measurement
with EBL and two EBLs
z
Range
measurement
with VRM and two VRMs
z
Picture
off-centering
z
Selection of presentation mode
z
Guard
Zone
Alarm
z
Control panel brilliance
All available screen presentations are shown in Figure 5.2 and respective meanings
are given under the illustration.
5.5.1 Range scale selection
A press of the RANGE + or RANGE – key will increase or decrease the range scale by
step.
5.5.2 Transmission Pulse selection
Press the SP/LP key if required, to change the pulse length according to your
requirement. The pulse change function is available on specific range scales, ranging
from 3/4 NM to 12 NM. Available pulse lengths vs range scales are shown in Table 5.1
“Range vs Transmission Pulse Length”.
