Griffon Telephonics RDR-1500B+, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...for the 364 0000 002 System Configuration MARCH 2010 Prepared by TELEPHONICS CORPORATION 815 Broad Hollow Road Farmingdale New York 11735 USA The document reference is online please check the corresp...

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Page 3: ...d in U S A Telephonics Corporation Radar Systems Division RSD 815 Broad Hollow Road Farmingdale New York 11735 Telephone 631 755 7000 Fax 631 755 7278 This publication may not be reproduced in part or...

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Page 5: ...ce 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 PAR...

Page 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 Pitc...

Page 7: ...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 Syst...

Page 8: ...bers 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...

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Page 10: ...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...

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Page 17: ...ALL ESDS DEVICES MUST BE HANDLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL ESDS DEVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO C MOS J MOS MOS FET HMOS PMOS MICROWAVE MIXER DIODES SOME METAL FILM...

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Page 19: ...V I S I O N TM113806 3 10 xv RECORD OF REVISIONS REV NO REVISION DATE DATE INSERTED BY REV NO REVISION DATE DATE INSERTED BY The document reference is online please check the correspondence between t...

Page 20: ...T E M S DI V I S I O N xvi TM113806 3 10 RECORD OF TEMPORARY REVISIONS TR NO DATE DATE INSERTED BY DATE REMOVED BY The document reference is online please check the correspondence between the online...

Page 21: ...BULLETIN LIST The Service Bulletins listed below have been incorporated in this manual ATA NUMBER TELEPHONICS NO MANUAL REVISION NUMBER MANUAL REVISION DATE COVERAGE The document reference is online p...

Page 22: ...S T E M S DI V I S I O N xviii TM113806 3 10 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Table 1 3 4 1 Pg 1 12 Table 1 3 5 1 Pg 1 17 The document reference is online please check the correspondence between the online do...

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Page 24: ...I V I S I O N 1 0 TM113806 3 10 Figure 1 0 RDR 1500B and RDR 1700A Systems JS 1702A Joystick R T IU Mounting Trays not shown The document reference is online please check the correspondence between th...

Page 25: ...for the various modes of operation such as weather search and beacon The interface unit receives the detected video and provides the necessary data processing for range and azimuth integration The ra...

Page 26: ...play on the indicator can provide a visual warning 1 1 2 Operational Modes For complete description of the RDR 1700A Radar System see the RDR 1700A Pilot s Guide P N TM114106 1 1 2 1 Search SRCH Mode...

Page 27: ...features bodies of water islands bridges cities etc and mapping of oil slicks schools of fish at sea etc The 0 1 ms pulse can be selected on any range but because of PRF timing the presentation does n...

Page 28: ...acon of interest The beacon mode can be operated alone or superimposed with overlay modes or it can be combined with either the weather or search mode The beacon function will assist the pilot in loca...

Page 29: ...eacon mode A TACAN symbol showing the collocated VOR DME station can also be displayed 1 1 2 5 4 NAV LOG Mode The NAV LOG mode may be selected to obtain a display of flight log information programmed...

Page 30: ...4001973 0151 Receiver Transmitter provides X band output signal to antenna Pulses are 2 35 usec at 200 PRF 0 5 usec at 800 PRF or 0 1 usec at 1600 PRF Provides 10 kW peak power output Reflected signal...

Page 31: ...29 inch x 9 inch flat plate phased array with 3 4 azimuth beamwidth and 10 5 elevation beamwidth AA 1504A 4001943 0404 33 inch x 9 inch flat plate phased array with 3 2 azimuth beamwidth and 10 5 elev...

Page 32: ...AMP 15S W CRIMP SOCKETS Hood for J3005 T5935 0374 002 D15000Z00 POSITRONIC HOOD W SCREWS J3006 T5935 0190 001 205555 2 AMP 9S W CRIMP SOCKETS Hood for J3006 T5935 0374 003 D9000Z00 POSITRONIC HOOD W...

Page 33: ...et max 1 3 3 Radome Radome kits and installation directions must be ordered directly from radome manufacturers or supplied by the aircraft manufacturer The radome provides a radar window for the radar...

Page 34: ...und Speed Kt 125 50 No No Not Used 314 True Heading Deg 0055 50 CW from North No Yes Secondary source for true heading for the Tracker If the data is not on the primary data source FMS then the tracke...

Page 35: ...ational and NAV Data Fail will be displayed 327 Roll Rate Deg Sec 015 50 Right Wing Down No Yes Not required for antenna stabilization Navigation Overlay or target Marker Required for proper Tracker o...

Page 36: ...Secondary source for Vertical Velocity for the Tracker If the data is not on the primary data source ADS then the tracker will look for Vertical Velocity on AHRS bus Required for proper Tracker opera...

Page 37: ...429 data 1 3 7 Lighting Bus See Section 2 4 3 Lighting Bus Requirements 1 3 8 Power Source See Section 2 4 4 Power Requirements 1 3 9 Electrical Cables The installer is responsible for the fabrication...

Page 38: ...for Tracker operation or Target Marker operation 116 Cross Track Distance NM 0 0039 NM 10 No No Not Used by Navigation Overlay Tracker or Target Marker operation 125 Time Hr Min Sec 1 Sec 1 Yes Yes L...

Page 39: ...for Baro Altitude Primary source is from the Air Data System Required for proper Tracker operation If not present then the tracker will set the altitude of 5000 feet Minor errors in range typically le...

Page 40: ...Deg 0 000172 Deg 10 Yes Yes Required for Navigation Overlay If not present then a NO NAV fault will be displayed if navigation overlay mode is selected Required for proper Tracker operation If not pre...

Page 41: ...es This is the primary source for True Heading The tracker will use the AHRS data bus as a secondary source for true heading if not available on FMS bus Required for Navigation Overlay If not present...

Page 42: ...n of label 303 in Frame No 1 will be the active FROM waypoint and the second reception of label 303 in Frame No 2 will be the active TO waypoint Note 3 GAMA Standard FMS Labels 303 306 and 307 shall o...

Page 43: ...operation Primary source for Baro Altitude for the tracker If the data is not on the primary data source ADS then the tracker will look for Baro Altitude on FMS bus Required for proper Tracker operat...

Page 44: ...tude for the tracker is label 204 If the data is not on the primary data source ADS then the tracker will look for Baro Altitude on FMS bus If not on the FMS bus then tracker will look for altitude da...

Page 45: ...for Vertical Velocity for the Tracker If the data is not on the primary data source ADS then the tracker will look for Vertical Velocity on AHRS bus If not on the AHRS bus then will look for label 21...

Page 46: ...Reception Range 160 NM SST 181 Terrain Mapping Range mountain ranges coastlines 160 NM Sea Search Detection Range Snorkel Fishing Boat approximately 20 feet Trawler approximately 160 feet Freighter ap...

Page 47: ...5 dB maximum Minimum Tracking Range 500 feet STC Range Search Variable from 0 to 9 dB Octave 0 1 s Pulse 0 5 s Pulse 2 35 s Pulse Weather Fixed at 6 dB Octave Beacon Fixed at 6 dB Octave 10 NM 20 NM 4...

Page 48: ...160D Env Cat B2C1 BA CLMY XXXXXXAB AB BZ ATZ A3E3 XX CL7 AA 1504A ANTENNA ARRAY 33 INCH ARRAY Frequency 9310 10 MHz Beacon 9375 20 MHz Search and Weather Minimum Gain 39 inch Array 33 inch Array 29 in...

Page 49: ...ace Input NAV FMS AHRS Weight On Wheels ARINC 429 Data Bus ARINC 429 Data Bus WOW ground closure provided by customer External Interfaces Output Target Marker Tracker Output Suppression Pulse ARINC 41...

Page 50: ...ys Temperature 20 C to 55 C Altitude 20 000 feet maximum Environmental DO 160D Env Cat CACRXWXDXSZBAZAXMXXXA IN 1702A INDICATOR Power Requirements 28 VDC 1 8 Amps Light Bus 0 to 5 Vdc 20 mWatts Video...

Page 51: ...k disconnect coupling The unit connector provides all connections to the radar system except the digital signal The digital signal is routed to the interface unit from the coaxial BNC connectors on th...

Page 52: ...ocessed by the interface unit and forwarded to the color indicator as red green and blue video signals used to drive the CRT color guns The interface unit also uses the mode selection data from the co...

Page 53: ...s Red Green and Blue with sync on green The aspect ratio is not PAL standard but is a 1 1 aspect ratio The RDR 1700A radar system has the ability to accept ARINC 429 control data from two ARINC 429 da...

Page 54: ...should transmission be allowed during refueling or de fueling operations nor in the vicinity of combustible materials Operability of the radar system may be verified without operating the radar transm...

Page 55: ...pen shipping cartons and carefully remove all items Check the contents to ensure that all items ordered have been included Visually inspect all units for any possible damage that may have occurred dur...

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Page 73: ...4 Part Number WD 364 0000 002 NOTE 2 SHIELD SPARE WEIGHT ON WHEELS WOW RETURN E 115 VAC 400 HZ HI 2A 115 VAC 400 HZ LO CB P Q 11 12 P3002 15 16G 16G 20G 20G 20G 20G 20G 20G SPARE SPARE SPARE P3004 IN...

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Page 75: ...PITCH TRIM HI PITCH TRIM LO STAB DISAB LO 26 VAC REF HI TILT ADJ 26 VAC REF LO TILT ADJ GND 20 VDC 20 VDC ROLL TRIM HI ROLL TRIM LO BORESIGHT AZ DRIVE AZ DRIVE 90 ANTENNA PROG PITCH LO ROLL HI ROLL LO...

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Page 77: ...SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD 21 8 SHIELD 24 12 1 9 5V LIGHTING LIGHTING GND 92 93 94 10 23 9 22 11 5 6 13 1 2 4 5 3 2 3 1 6 4 JOYSTICK REF V JOYSTICK ENTR JOYSTICK Y JOYSTICK X JOYSTICK GND 1 9 VIDEO RED 1 VI...

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Page 79: ...CONNECT SHIELDS SHIELDS SHOULD BE GROUNDED AT ONE POINT ONLY 4 COAX EQUIVALENT TO RG 316 U MAY BE SUBSTITUTED 5 ALL LOWER CASE NUMBERS ARE DEFINED BY UNDERSCORE 6 COAX EQUIVALENT TO RG 179 U MAY BE S...

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Page 81: ...ill control the brightness of the display Each display will require 0 to 5 Vdc 20 mW 2 4 4 Power Requirements The aircraft shall provide 28 VDC at 9 Amps 252 Watts when dual indicators are installed I...

Page 82: ...nna assembly can be determined from the dimensional information on the outline drawings for the antenna drive unit and antenna array The antenna base hole pattern allows for orientation of the antenna...

Page 83: ...be in coincidence both pitch and roll planes when the antenna is being mounted THE SAME REFERENCE CRITERION FOR MOUNTING THE GYRO SHOULD BE EMPLOYED FOR LEVELING AND MOUNTING THE ANTENNA 2 5 1 2 4 Ra...

Page 84: ...s on the top and right hand side of the R T unit and other objects 2 5 3 IU 1707 Interface Unit The interface unit should be installed in a location convenient for easy maintenance It should also be r...

Page 85: ...length and part numbers of the standard component sections of waveguide and should identify special nonstandard components Submit drawings with sufficient dimensioning to completely define the nonstan...

Page 86: ...olid portion of the aircraft structure at least once in each 18 inches of waveguide run Q Design flexible waveguide clamps carefully so that they do not distort the waveguide walls Q Use waveguide qui...

Page 87: ...tem components are mechanically and electrically secure 2 Check for free and proper operation of all controls 3 Check that primary power sources are functioning 2 6 2 Initial Control Settings 1 Apply...

Page 88: ...turn TILT control to the 0 position See Figure 2 6 4 3 3 2 6 4 Antenna Stabilization Check NOTE The following tests require accurate positioning of the vertical gyro in both pitch and roll If a tilt t...

Page 89: ...w have pitch and roll adjustment holes within the cover If holes are present within the cover then to not remove the cover but remove the hole covers Once the pitch and roll adjustments have been acco...

Page 90: ...I S I O N 2 36 TM113806 3 10 Figure 2 6 4 3 1 DA 1503B Pitch and Roll Gain Controls Figure 2 6 4 3 2 DA 1503B Azimuth Markings The document reference is online please check the correspondence between...

Page 91: ...n position should be 10 deg 1 5 deg down 10 deg 1 5 deg up for top mount See Figure 2 6 4 3 3 e Press the STAB pushbutton on the control unit stabilization off condition The antenna should return to z...

Page 92: ...in any position except OFF STBY or TEST RF energy is radiated Do not allow personnel to stand within 15 feet of the antenna while it is radiating Tests involving the radiation of RF energy must not be...

Page 93: ...e red band represents the most intense level All range rings will be visible and displayed in blue 2 Observe the update action as a scanning line with its origin at the center of the CRT indicating th...

Page 94: ...ground clutter If a beacon station of 9310 MHz is within range a beacon reply may be observed on the screen 2 8 FLIGHT CHECK NOTE Vertical gyro precession may be experienced during takeoff or during p...

Page 95: ...Figure 2 8 3 it will be necessary to ground check leveling of the gyro and accuracy of the horizon indicator Use TILT control to find exact error 7 Roll the aircraft 20 degrees right For perfect stabi...

Page 96: ...8 2 Typical Video Pattern with Stabilization Error Figure 2 8 3 Typical Video Pattern with Stabilization Error c If the pattern shifts per Figure 2 8 3 slowly adjust the roll trim until the terrain ba...

Page 97: ...the conditions of step 4 with stabilization on b Pitch the aircraft 10 degrees up c If the pattern shifts per Figure 2 8 2 slowly adjust the pitch trim on the control unit until the terrain band disp...

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Page 99: ...Testing All test equipment requirements and test procedures are located in the RDR 1700A System Acceptance Test Procedure 364 0000 002 Configuration P N INTR 364 G621 STP04 Contact Telephonics if for...

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Page 101: ...spect unit mounting trays and support structures for Q Loose or missing mounting hardware Q Deformation Q Damaged fasteners Q Corrosion 4 1 2 Connectors Inspect Connector Assemblies for Q Broken parts...

Page 102: ...rtion Q Corrosion 4 1 6 1 Foreign Material Inspect the radar system for clean if required Q Excessive Dust Sand Dirt etc Q Fluids Water Hydraulic Fluid etc Q Debris 4 2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 4 2 1 MT 1...

Page 103: ...nna Drive Unit Component Maintenance Manual TM109202 Section 5 Table 4 2 2 1 DA 1503B Maintenance Schedule INTERVAL HOURS TASK 500 Lubricate the slip ring Inspection See DA 1503B Antenna Drive Unit Co...

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