Vertical Mode (ART2000/2100 only)
The Vertical Mode (VERT) commands the radar head to
scan in the vertical plane at a pilot selectable bearing off of
the nose of the aircraft. In this mode, the current Bearing
angle is shown on the lower half of the display in green.
Tilt Control
The Tilt (TILT) control is used to adjust the current tilt
angle of the radar head when horizontal sweeping is being
performed. The value can be adjusted from a +15 to –15
degree range.
Bearing Control (ART2000/2100 only)
The Bearing (BRG) control is used to adjust the current
bearing angle of the radar head when vertical sweeping is
being performed. The value can be adjust from 45L to
45R.
Gain Control
Available only when the MAP mode is current, the gain is
used to adjust the sensitivity of the radar receiver. It can be
used in map mode to adjust the characteristics of the
returns from the surface.
Hold Control
The Hold mode is used to freeze the display. While in the
hold mode, the green RDR indicator flashes, indicated
that the display is not being updated.
Radar Smart Key Operations
Range Smart Keys
The range can be adjusted using the
RNG UP
and
RNG
DOWN
keys. Values of 10nm to 240 nm can be selected.
Tilt
While in the Horizontal mode, the tilt is adjusted using
the
TILT UP
and
TILT DOWN
“smart” keys.
Bearing (ART2000/2100 only)
While in the Vertical mode, the bearing is adjusted using
the
BRG RIGHT
and
BRG LEFT
“smart” keys.
Gain
While in the Ground mode, the gain is adjusted using the
GAIN UP
and
GAIN DOWN
“smart” keys.
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