FLIR Ranger R Series Manual

Document Number: 910-0001-00-INS Version: R02
Issue Date: June 2013
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Ranger
®
R Series Radars
Installation and
Maintenance Manual
R1, R2, R3, R3D, R5, R5D
FLIR Radars
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Laval, QC H7L 5A9
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RE ISION RECORD TABLE
Manual Revision ECO # Pages Description of Modification
1
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All
Initial Release
2
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Insertion
of ITAR statement

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Caution!
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arise.
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symbol is used to alert the reader to situations where equip
ment dama e is imminent
if a recommended process is not followed or alert the reader of a process that will alter or reset
current confi uration of a specific setup.
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o personnel may result
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Note
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DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS
AXML Amphitech eXtensible Markup Lan ua e
BIT Built-in Test
CE Refers to CE markin , a conformity mark in Europe
Doppler Doppler effect. Also refers to Doppler radar operation mode, where tar et speed is used to
reject fixed clutter.
FastScan Scannin mode featurin a fast update rate
FCC Federal Communications Commission (usually refers to the US a ency)
FMCW Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave
GPS Global Positionin System
GUI Graphical User Interface
IP Internet Protocol
KBPS KiloBits Per Second
LAN Local Area Network
MBPS Me aBits Per Second
PPI Plan Position Indicator
PPS Pulse Per Second
PSR Perimeter Surveillance Radar
RCS Radar Cross Section
RF Radio Frequency
TCP Transmission Control Protocol
DC Volts of Direct Current
XML EXtensible Markup Lan ua e

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 10
1.1 EQUIPMENT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 10
1.2 SAFETY ISSUES ......................................................................................... 12
1.3 UNPACKING THE R1, R2, R3, R3D, R5 and R5D RADAR ASSEMBLY ............................. 12
2 HARDWARE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.................................................................. 13
2.1 HARDWARE COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ............................................................ 13
2.2 PHYSICAL SYSTEM OVERVIEW ........................................................................ 13
3 PLANNING SYSTEM INSTALLATION ................................................................. 15
3.1 RADAR ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ................................................................... 15
3.2 POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK ................................................................... 23
4 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .......................................................................... 23
4.1 RADAR ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ................................................................... 23
4.2 ANTENNA TILT ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................ 29
4.3 RADAR POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK INSTALLATION ........................................ 35
4.4 NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION ...................................................... 36
5 RADAR TRANSMISSION CONFIGURATION .......................................................... 37
5.1 CONFIGURING THE RADAR TARGET AZIMUTH UPDATE .......................................... 37
5.2 CONFIGURING THE CHIRP SLOTS.................................................................... 38
5.3 CONFIGURING TRANSMISSION SECTORS............................................................ 43
6 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 45
7 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 47
7.1 VISUAL INSPECTION ................................................................................... 47
7.2 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........................................................ 47
7.3 CLEANING THE UNIT .................................................................................. 48
7.4 EXTERNAL MECHANICAL INSPECTION .............................................................. 48
7.5 REMOVING THE RADOME ............................................................................. 48
7.6 REPLACING THE RADOME............................................................................. 49
7.7 INTERNAL MECHANICAL INSPECTION ............................................................... 49
7.8 REPLACING THE MEMBRANE GORE VENT .......................................................... 51

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LIST OF FIGURES
Fi ure 1 - R1, R2, R3, R3D, R5 and R5D Radar Systems Physical Overview ................................... 13
Fi ure 2 – Left: R1, R2, R3 Center: R3D Ri ht: R5, R5D ......................................................... 14
Fi ure 3 - Optimizin Radar Location (aerial view) ................................................................ 16
Fi ure 4 - Optimizin Grazin An le .................................................................................. 18
Fi ure 5 - Radar Installation on Even Terrain - Incorrect Hei ht and Incorrect Tilt An le .................. 18
Fi ure 6 - Radar Installation on Even Terrain - Incorrect Hei ht and Correct Tilt An le (only applicable to
FastScan mode) .......................................................................................................... 19
Fi ure 7 - Radar Installation on Even Terrain - Correct Hei ht and Tilt An le ................................ 19
Fi ure 8 - Radar Installation Near Risin Terrain - Sub-Optimal Radar Position and Tilt An le ............. 19
Fi ure 9 - Radar Installation on Even Terrain - Incorrect Hei ht ................................................. 20
Fi ure 10 - Radar Installation Near Risin Terrain - Correct Radar Position and Tilt An le ................. 20
Fi ure 11 - Radar Installation on Hill Top - Incorrect Tilt An le ................................................. 20
Fi ure 12 - Radar Installation on Hill Top - Correct Tilt An le (only applicable to Doppler mode) ........ 21
Fi ure 13 - Radar Installation Near Hill - Shadowed Zone ........................................................ 21
Fi ure 14 - Radar Installation Near Hill - No Shadowed Zone .................................................... 21
Fi ure 15 – Top Left - R1, R2 and R3; Top Ri ht - R3D; Bottom - R5 and R5D: Outline ..................... 24
Fi ure 16 – Left - R1, R2, R3 and R3D; Ri ht - R5 and R5D: Mountin and Connector Location ........... 25
Fi ure 17 - Re ular Mountin Plate Outline......................................................................... 25
Fi ure 18 - Radar Mountin ............................................................................................ 27
Fi ure 19 - Preventin Water Accumulation at Radar Base ...................................................... 28
Fi ure 20 - Radar Spacer ............................................................................................... 28
Fi ure 21 - Overhan in Mountin Plate ............................................................................. 29
Fi ure 22 - Power/Data Connector Pin Out ......................................................................... 35
Fi ure 23 – Good and Bad Choices for Radar Tar et Azimuth Update.......................................... 37
Fi ure 24 – Confi urin the Tar et Azimuth Update .............................................................. 38
Fi ure 25 - Reusin Chirp Slots ........................................................................................ 40
Fi ure 26 - Confi urin Chirp Slots ................................................................................... 42
Fi ure 27 - Confi urin the Radar Assembly Transmission Sectors .............................................. 44
Fi ure 28 – Radome screws location ................................................................................. 48
Fi ure 29 - Steps 3 & 4: Check Spur Gears .......................................................................... 50
Fi ure 30 - Check mechanical components (R5, R5D shown) .................................................... 50
Fi ure 31 - Verify for loose payload (R5, R5D shown)............................................................. 51
Fi ure 32 - Gore Membrane Vents .................................................................................... 51

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 – R1, R2, R3, R3D, R5 and R5D Radar Assembly Specifications ........................................ 10
Table 2 - Installation Considerations ................................................................................. 17
Table 3 - R1, R2 and R3 Minimum/Maximum Detection Ran e for Low Crawler, Walker and Car ........ 30
Table 4 – R5 Minimum/Maximum Detection Ran e for Low Crawler, Walker and Car ...................... 31
Table 5 – R3D Minimum/Maximum Detection Ran e for Low Crawler, Walker and Car; LONG Time-On-
Tar et ..................................................................................................................... 32
Table 6 – R5D Minimum/Maximum Detection Ran e for Low Crawler, Walker and Car; LONG Time-On-
Tar et ..................................................................................................................... 33
Table 7 - Power / Data Connector Pin Assi nment – R1, R2, R3, R3D, R5 and R5D .......................... 36
Table 8 – R1, R2, R3, R3D, R5 and R5D Radar Assemblies Synchronization Method ......................... 39
Table 9 - Number of Radars for Multiple Radar Modes R1, R2, R3 and R3D ................................... 41
Table 10 - Number of Radars for Multiple Radar Modes R5 and R5D ........................................... 41
Table 11 - Transmit Sectors ........................................................................................... 43
Table 12 - Radar Failure Cate ory Definition ....................................................................... 45
Table 13 - Radar Sub-Assembly Definition .......................................................................... 46
Table 14 – Recommended Maintenance Schedule .................................................................. 47

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1INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the R1, R2, R3, R3D, R5 and R5D Perimeter Surveillance Radars (PSR) installation
and scheduled maintenance actions. Complete electrical, mechanical and physical interfaces of the
system are also provided. The Installation manual is intended for an audience of technically qualified
personnel.
Note
For detailed instructions on how to use the different modes of the
R1, R2, R3, R3D, R5 and R5D,
please refer to the Operator Manual for Mid-Ran e Perimeter Surveillance Radars.
1.1 EQUIPMENT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1.1 R1, R2, R3, R3D, R5 and R5D Radar Assembly
The R1, R2, R3, R3D, R5 and R5D provide detection capability for movin objects on the round over an
area of up to 360° and presents detection data to the operator throu h a Graphical User Interface
(GUI). The data may also be transmitted via a third-party software application usin an Extensible
Markup Lan ua e (XML) Client responsible for implementin security policies.
R1, R2, R3 and R3D Specifications R5 and R5D Specifications
Wei ht R1, R2, R3: 12.5 K R3D: 13.2 K 17 K
Coolin No forced coolin required
Operatin
Temperature Ran e -30ºC to +60ºC
Operatin Altitude
Ran e Up to 15,000 ft. / 4,572 m.
Power Input 20 - 32 VDC (Nominal 24 VDC ), less than 45 W
Frequency Band Ka
Instrumented Ran e R1: 5- 700 m R2: 5-1400 m
R3: 5-2800 m R3D: 5-6500 m R5: 10-5000 m R5D: 5-10000 m
Warm-up time Ready to operate approximately 1 minute after power-up
Scan rate Up to 55 scans/minute
Environmental NEMA 4, IP65
Wind 140 Km/hr
Radiated Power Safe for human exposure
Table 1 – R1, R2, R3, R3D, R5 and R5D Radar Assembly Specifications