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NSC Radar
Raytheon Anschütz GmbH
Operator Manual Germany

2.6.8.1 Performance monitor for X--band and (12ft.) S-- band

Brief description
This is a active performance monitor system.

This means:
The performance monitor (PM) enables you to see whether the overall
performance of the radar is degraded 10 dB or more. The performance monitor
has a built--in microwave band detector, oscillator, etc. It is equipped with an
answering device that is activated upon reception of radar waves, and sends
back weak waves to the radar. The performance monitor checks the
performance of the transmitter and receiver system, including the the radar
antenna, wave guide and coaxial cable. However, tuning using a tuning
meter must be done in the medium or long range scale independently of
the performance monitor.

Procedure: (Figure: 2--95)

Step 1 Set the radar to TX ON

Step 2 Select the 6, 12 or 24 Nm range
Step 3 Select the FUNCTION MENU
Step 4 Select the PMU Function (status ON); selecting this button again
changes the status to OFF
Step 5 Set the RAIN/FTC and SEA Controls to OFF (left strike)
Step 6 Select HEAD UP MODE

Adjust GAIN for light background speckle (using dim function).

NOTE
If PMU responses do not appear in the display, it may be necessary to
tune the radar manually. Please see steps 7, 8 and 9 below.

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Step 7 Change TUNE mode from Auto to Manual by selecting the upper
AUTO toggle field.
Use the trackball to adjust TUNE for maximum PMU response.
Switch back to Auto TUNE. Readjust GAIN as necessary.

NOTE
The receiver is now tuned. The above procedure may be used to tune the
radar when targets are not available.

Step 5
Step 7

Step 2 Step 6

Step 4
Step 3

Step 1

Figure: 2--95 Performance monitor for X--band and S--band

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PMU interpretation: (Figure: 2--96)

Transmission appears as a series of arcs which are approximately 60 to 90 in
width, separated by 1/3 mile intervals. The first of these arcs appears at 1/3 mile
and subsequent arcs occur for approximately 6 miles.

NOTE
Figure: 2--96 shows a PMU example only. This PMU picture depends on
the pedestal placement and the deck structure.

transmitter power o.k.

receiver sensitivity o.k.

for the performance

assessment
use EBL1 and EBL2

transmitter power weak receiver sensitivity weak

Figure: 2--96 PMU display
Transmitter power
The PMU display arcs appear from about 135 to 225 (HEAD UP MODE). The
width of the display arcs is a measure of transmitter power. If the width
decreases between observations, the transmitter power has decreased. If the
width decreases to the CALIBRATION width, transmitter power is down about

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3 dB and service is required (normally, a new magnetron is required).

The CALIBRATION width is recorded by the installation technician. The operator
should compare the original arc width with subsequent observations. The
calibration width is the recommended minimum.

Receiver sensitivity
The PMU display arcs are normally strong, high level video. The strength of the
display arcs is a measure of receiver sensitivity. If the arcs begin to break up or
look like noise, the receiver sensitivity is reduced, and either tuning or service is
required.

2.6.8.2 Performance monitor for 6 feet X-- band

Brief description
This is a passive performance monitor system.

This means:
The performance monitor is a device capable of signaling any degradation in the
performance of the radar in the display. In particular, indicates the efficiency of
the transmitter and the receiver.

Procedure: (Figure: 2--97)

Step 1 Switch on the performance monitor by turning switch S1 on the external

performance monitor switch to ON.
Step 2 Select the 24 Nm range.
Wait at least 30 minutes in order to allow the temperature of the
two systems to stabilize.
Step 3 Change the TUNE mode from Auto to Manual by selecting the upper
AUTO toggle field.
Slowly adjust (TUNE slider) the tuning command for Radar Up to the 4
markers produced by the performance monitor and visualized in the
NSC display (inability to synthesize the marker on the display unit may
be due to a degradation above 10 dB on the transmitter and receiver
or to a failure of the performance monitor).

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