Griffon Telephonics RDR-1500B+ User manual

TM113806 (3/10)
RDR-1500B+AND
RDR-1700A SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
for the
364-0000-002 System
Configuration
MARCH 2010
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TELEPHONICS CORPORATION
815 Broad Hollow Road
Farmingdale, New York 11735
USA
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TM113806 (3/10)
RDR-1500B+AND
RDR-1700A SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
for the
364-0000-002 System
Configuration
Copyright ©2007 Telephonics Corporation
Publication No.: TM113806
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH TITLE PAGE
1. GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................................1-1
1.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Basic System Functions....................................................................................1-1
1.1.1.1 Radar System Components...............................................................................1-1
1.1.1.2 Radar System Basic Operation ......................................................................... 1-1
1.1.2 Operational Modes............................................................................................1-2
1.1.2.1 Search (SRCH) Mode.......................................................................................1-2
1.1.2.2 Weather Avoidance Modes (WX and WXA)................................................... 1-3
1.1.2.3 Beacon Mode.................................................................................................... 1-4
1.1.2.4 Tracker Mode.................................................................................................... 1-4
1.1.2.5 Overlay Modes.................................................................................................. 1-4
1.1.2.6 Display Modes.................................................................................................. 1-5
1.1.2.7 Offset Mode...................................................................................................... 1-6
1.1.2.8 Antenna Scan Rate............................................................................................1-6
1.2 EQUIPMENT PART NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS............................. 1-6
1.3 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 1-7
1.3.1 Unit Installation Connectors............................................................................. 1-7
1.3.2 Waveguide........................................................................................................ 1-9
1.3.3 Radome............................................................................................................. 1-9
1.3.4 Attitude Heading and Reference System (AHRS)............................................1-9
1.3.5 Navigation System..........................................................................................1-13
1.3.6 Air Data System..............................................................................................1-13
1.3.7 Lighting Bus ................................................................................................... 1-13
1.3.8 Power Source.................................................................................................. 1-13
1.3.9 Electrical Cables.............................................................................................1-13
1.3.10 Weight On Wheels (WOW)............................................................................1-13
1.4 LEADING PARTICULARS .......................................................................... 1-22
1.5 SYSTEM COMPONENT DESCRIPTION.................................................... 1-27
1.5.1 General............................................................................................................ 1-27
1.5.2 RT-1501A Receiver-Transmitter.................................................................... 1-27
1.5.3 DA-1503B Antenna Drive Unit and AA-1504A Antenna Array ...................1-27
1.5.4 IU-1507B Interface Unit.................................................................................1-28
1.5.5 IN-1502R, IN-1702A, and IN-1702B Radar Indicators ................................. 1-29
1.5.6 JS-1709A External Joystick............................................................................ 1-29
1.6 EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND CONTROLS..........................................1-29
1.6.1 Operating Precautions..................................................................................... 1-30
1.6.2 Operating Controls and Display Features.......................................................1-30
2. INSTALLATION............................................................................................2-1
2.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................2-1
2.2 UNPACKING...................................................................................................2-1
2.3 PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK......................................................................2-1
2.4 INSTALLATION PLANNING........................................................................ 2-1
2.4.1 Outline and Inter-wiring Drawings...................................................................2-1
2.4.2 Location of Equipment ................................................................................... 2-27
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TABLE OF CONTENTS [Continued]
PARAGRAPH TITLE PAGE
2.4.3 Lighting Bus ................................................................................................... 2-27
2.4.4 Power Requirements....................................................................................... 2-27
2.4.5 Roll and Pitch Information .............................................................................2-27
2.5 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT.............................................................2-28
2.5.1 DA-1503B Antenna Drive Unit and AA-1504A Antenna Array ...................2-28
2.5.1.1 Assembly of Antenna Array and Antenna Drive Unit....................................2-28
2.5.1.2 Installation of Antenna Assembly................................................................... 2-28
2.5.2 RT-1501A Receiver-Transmitter.................................................................... 2-30
2.5.3 IU-1707 Interface Unit.................................................................................... 2-30
2.5.4 Installation of Waveguide and Cables ............................................................2-30
2.5.4.1 Cabling............................................................................................................2-30
2.5.4.2 Waveguide...................................................................................................... 2-31
2.6 POST-INSTALLATION CHECK.................................................................. 2-33
2.6.1 Visual Inspection ............................................................................................ 2-33
2.6.2 Initial Control Settings....................................................................................2-33
2.6.3 Preliminary Checks.........................................................................................2-33
2.6.4 Antenna Stabilization Check ..........................................................................2-34
2.6.4.1 Tilt Check .......................................................................................................2-34
2.6.4.2 Pitch Calibration Check..................................................................................2-34
2.6.4.3 Roll Calibration Check ...................................................................................2-35
2.6.5 RF Operation Check .......................................................................................2-37
2.6.6 Interference Check..........................................................................................2-38
2.7 PREFLIGHT CHECK .................................................................................... 2-38
2.8 FLIGHT CHECK............................................................................................2-40
3. SYSTEM TEST...............................................................................................3-1
4. MAINTENANCE PRACTICES....................................................................4-1
4.1 RADAR SYSTEM INSPECTION ................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Unit Mounting Structures ................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.2 Connectors........................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.3 Wiring............................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.4 Radome............................................................................................................. 4-2
4.1.5 Waveguide........................................................................................................ 4-2
4.1.6 Antenna Array ..................................................................................................4-2
4.1.6.1 Foreign Material ............................................................................................... 4-2
4.2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE.......................................................................... 4-2
4.2.1 MT-1508A........................................................................................................ 4-2
4.2.2 DA-1503B......................................................................................................... 4-3
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LIST OF FIGURES
TITLE PAGE
Figure 1.0 RDR-1500B+ and RDR-1700A Systems.......................................................... 1-0
Figure 1.3.2-1 Waveguide........................................................................................................ 1-9
Figure 2.4.1-1 DA-1503B Antenna Drive Unit 071-01593-0100, Outline Drawing
(071-01593-90 Rev A)...................................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2.4.1-2 AA-1504A Antenna Array P/N 4001943-0404, Outline Drawing
(4001943 Rev K) .............................................................................................. 2-5
Figure 2.4.1-3 RT-1501A Receiver-Transmitter Outline Drawing
(4001973 Rev T Sheet 1).................................................................................. 2-7
Figure 2.4.1-4 MT-1501A R-T Unit Mounting Tray, Outline Drawing (2040401 Rev D)...... 2-9
Figure 2.4.1-5 IU-1707A Interface Unit Outline Drawing (364-2000-001)........................... 2-11
Figure 2.4.1-6 MT-1508A Interface Unit Mounting Tray, Outline Drawing
(3614258 Rev E)............................................................................................. 2-13
Figure 2.4.1-7 IN-1502R Indicator Outline Drawing (364-1000-001)................................... 2-15
Figure 2.4.1-8 IN-1502R Indicator and Mounting Tray Outline Drawing
(364-1000-015)............................................................................................... 2-17
Figure 2.4.1-9 RDR-1700A Radar System Inter-wiring Diagram (Page 1 of 4)................... 2-19
Figure 2.4.1-9 RDR-1700A Radar System Inter-wiring Diagram (Page 2 of 4)................... 2-21
Figure 2.4.1-9 RDR-1700A Radar System Inter-wiring Diagram (Page 3 of 4)................... 2-23
Figure 2.4.1-9 RDR-1700A Radar System Inter-wiring Diagram (Page 4 of 4)................... 2-25
Figure 2.6.4.3-1 DA-1503B Pitch and Roll Gain Controls ....................................................... 2-36
Figure 2.6.4.3-2 DA-1503B Azimuth Markings ....................................................................... 2-36
Figure 2.6.4.3-3 DA-1503B Elevation Markings...................................................................... 2-37
Figure 2.8-1. Typical Video Pattern Level Flight, Antenna Mounting Reference
and Stab. Satisfactory .....................................................................................2-41
Figure 2.8-2. Typical Video Pattern, with Stabilization Error .............................................2-42
Figure 2.8-3. Typical Video Pattern, with Stabilization Error .............................................2-42
Figure 2.8-4. Typical Video Pattern, No Stabilization......................................................... 2-43
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LIST OF TABLES
TITLE PAGE
Table 1.2-1 System Components ......................................................................................... 1-6
Table 1.3.1-1 Connector Part Numbers................................................................................... 1-7
Table 1.3.4-1 AHRS ARINC 429 Data Labels.....................................................................1-10
Table 1.3.5-1 Navigation ARINC 429 Data Labels.............................................................. 1-14
Table 1.3.6-1 Air Data System ARINC 429 Data Labels ..................................................... 1-19
Table 1.4-1 Leading Particulars......................................................................................... 1-22
Table 4.2.2-1 DA-1503B Maintenance Schedule ................................................................... 4-3
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NOTE
IF ANY UNUSUAL OR SPECIAL SERVICE PROBLEMS ARISE, CONTACT TELEPHONICS
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DEPARTMENT.
PROPRIETARY NOTICE
This document contains proprietary information and such information may not be disclosed to others
for any purpose, nor used for manufacturing purposes without written permission from Telephonics.
WARNING
THIS INSTRUMENT GENERATES MICROWAVE RADIATION.
DO NOT OPERATE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND CAREFULLY FOLLOWED
ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OPERATION AND SERVICE
MANUALS.
IMPROPER USE OR EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.
MAINTAIN PRESCRIBED SAFE DISTANCE WHEN STANDING IN FRONT OF A
RADIATING ANTENNA.*
NEVER EXPOSE EYES OR ANY PART OF THE BODY TO AN UNTERMINATED
WAVEGUIDE.*
* Reference FAA Advisory Circular #20-68B.
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MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL (MPEL)
In order to avoid the envelope in which the radiation level exceeds the U.S. Government standard
of 10 mw per square centimeter, all personnel should remain beyond the distance indicated in the
illustration below. The distance to the MPEL boundary is calculated upon the basis of the largest
antenna available with the system, rated output power of the transmitter and in the non-rotating or
boresight position of the antenna. With a scanning beam the power density at the MPEL boundary
is reduced.
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ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE LABELS AND SYMBOLS
CAUTION
THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE (ESDS)
DEVICES. ALL SCHEMATICS AND ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS CONTAINING ESDS
DEVICES ARE IDENTIFIED. EACH ESDS DEVICE IS IDENTIFIED INTHEPARTS
LIST. ALL ESDS DEVICES MUST BE HANDLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL. ESDS DEVICES INCLUDE, BUTARE
NOT LIMITED TO, C-MOS, J-MOS, MOS/FET, HMOS, PMOS, MICROWAVE MIXER
DIODES, SOME METAL FILM RESISTORS, AND SOME BIPOLAR DEVICES.
Thelabelsandsymbolsbeloware used by Telephonics to identify ESDS applications. The labels DO
NOT appear on units and modules manufactured prior to adoption of the STANDARD symbol.
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