The MX20 operates as both a display and radar control
head, allowing direct replacement of older display
systems. Multiple modes and features of the ART2000 are
supporting including Weather Mode, Ground Mapping
Mode, Horizontal Display Mode, Vertical Display Mode,
Hold Mode, Tilt Control, Bearing Control, Range
Control, Bearing Cursor support, Tilt Cursor support, and
Radar Stabilization. Bearing and Vertical mode are only
supported in the ART2000/2100. Review the Limitations
section on page iv for the limitations that apply to the
radar data.
On initial power-up and entry to the Radar Function, the
radar unit may be completing its self-test procedure and
may display test data on the MX20. The radar unit will go
to the Standby mode once it has completed the self-test
procedure. Selections can be made to command the unit
into one of the following initial modes:
·
STBY
·
ON
·
TEST
·
OFF
Once activated, the different operating modes of the radar
are selected by pushing the corresponding line select keys.
Descriptions of the different modes are as follows, with
the currently selected mode being highlighted in green:
Off Mode
On MX20 power-up, the radar antenna is placed in the
OFF mode. In this mode, the radar antenna head is not
energized and is not transmitting.
Standby Mode
In the standby mode, the radar head is powered up, but is
not transmitting.
Placing the unit into standby mode
initiates the warm-up sequence that is required by the
transmitter within the radar head assembly.
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Detailed Operation
