RADAR KELVIN HUGHES OPERATER MANUAL

ACQ AcquireAFC Automatic Frequency Control ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid BCR Bow Crossing Range BCT Bow Crossing Time CPA Closest Point of Approach DIU Dual Interswitch Unit EBL Elec

PUBLICATION KH 2026 Issue 2 July 2003

Software Version 2.0x

ARPA 3 Software Version 4.x RIU Software Version 1.0x TIU Software Versiion 1.0x

KELVIN HUGHES

Kelvin Hughes LimitedNew North Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex IG6 2UR, UKTelephone: +44 20 8500 1020

Facsimile: +44 20 8559 8526Telex: 896401

www.kelvinhughes.comwww.smiths-aerospace.com

SYSTEM HANDBOOK

for the MANTA RADAR SYSTEMS

CON FOR MITY STATE MENT

This system has been designed to comply with IMO regulations and IEC standards

MSC 64(67) Annex 4

IEC 936.1988 IEC 60936-1

IMO A 823(19)

IEC 872-1987 IEC 60872-1

COPY RIGHT

ã Copyright Kelvin Hughes Ltd 2002, 2003 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, translated or stored

in any form or by any means, without the written permission of Kelvin Hughes Limited.

Technical details contained in this publication are subject to

change without notice.

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AMEND MENT RE CORD

When an amendment is incorporated into this handbook, the details should be recorded below If the equipment has been modified, the modification number is shown on the Amendment instruction page.

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Pre lim i nary Pages

Title Page

Conformity & Copyright Page

Amendment Record Page

Contents (this page)

Electric Shock Resuscitation

Warning Pages

Caution Page

Preface

List of Abbreviations

IN TRO DUC TION

OP ER ATING IN FOR MA TION

CHAPTER 1 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHAPTER 2 - RADAR PLOTTING AIDS - EPA

CHAPTER 3 - RADAR PLOTTING AIDS - ATA/ARPA

CHAPTER 4 - INTERPRETING THE DISPLAY & SART OPERATION

IN STAL LA TION & COM MIS SIONING

CHAPTER 1 - DISPLAY AND PROCESSOR UNIT - INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS

CHAPTER 2 - TRANSCEIVERS MKIV - INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS

CHAPTER 3 - TRANSCEIVERS MKV - INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS

CHAPTER 4 - TRANSCEIVERS MKVI - INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS

CHAPTER 5 - TRANSCEIVERS MKVII (S-Band) - INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS

CHAPTER 6 - TRANSCEIVERS MKVII (X-Band) - INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS

CHAPTER 7 - DISPLAY COMMISSIONING & DEFAULT SETTINGS

MAIN TE NANCE

CHAPTER 1 - DISPLAY AND PROCESSOR UNIT

CHAPTER 2 - MKIV TRANSMITTER/RECEIVERS & ANTENNA

CHAPTER 3 - MKV TRANSMITTER/RECEIVERS & ANTENNA

CHAPTER 4 - MKVI TRANSMITTER/RECEIVERS & ANTENNA

CHAPTER 5 - MKVII TRANSMITTER/RECEIVERS & ANTENNA (S-Band)

CHAPTER 6 - MKVII TRANSMITTER/RECEIVERS & ANTENNA (X-Band)

SYS TEM IN FOR MA TION

CHAPTER 1 - SYSTEM OPTIONS

CHAPTER 2 - DUAL INTERSWITCH UNIT

CHAPTER 3 - TRANSMITTER INTERSWITCH UNIT

CHAPTER 4 - RADAR INTERSWITCH UNIT

CHAPTER 5 - ERGOPOD

CHAPTER 6 - UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY

CHAPTER 7 - REMOTE DISPLAY TRANSCEIVER

CHAPTER 8 - MANTA RADAR CONTROL PANEL

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INSTALLATION RECORD

DEFAULT SETTINGS

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LOOSEN NECKWARE TILT HEAD BACKWARDS AND PUSH CHIN UPWARDS

PINCH THE NOSE COMMENCE VENTILATION FOUR GOOD INFLATIONS MOUTH TO MOUTH

IF CHEST DOES NOT RISE RE-CHECK AIRWAY.

REMOVE OBSTRUCTION AND RE-INFLATE

CHECK PULSE

POSITION OF PULSE

ONE FIRST AIDER

TWO FIRST AIDERS

15 Compressions of 80 per minute followed by two inflations

One conducts chest compressions, without pause at 60 per minute.

The other administers mouth-to-mouth ventilation - after each 5th compression

HEART HAS STOPPED BEATING LAY ON BACK ON FIRM SURFACE

eg FLOOR COMMENCE EXTERNAL CHEST COMPRESSION AND CONTINUE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH VENTILATION

Check heart beat after first five minutes and then after every three mintutes Continue external chest ventilation until a normal pulse is felt and colour improves WHEN NORMAL BREATHING COMMENCES

PLACE CASUALTY IN RECOVERY POSITION

Keep casualty at rest Remove on a stretcher.

ELECTRIC SHOCK RESUSCITATION

OFF ELECTRICITY IF POSSIBLE REMOVE FROM DANGER.

REMOVE OBVIOUS OBSTRUCTION TO BREATHING.

Do this immediately If not possible, don't waste time

searching for a switch.

Safeguard yourself when removing casualty from hazard.

If casualty is still in contact with electricity, and the supply cannot be isolated, stand on a dry non-conducting material (rubber mat, wood, linoleum).

If casualty is not breathing start resuscitation at once.

PULSE ABSENT Use rubber gloves, dry clothing, length of dry rope or wood

to pull or push casualty away from the hazard.

SAFETY WARN INGS

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WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS MATERIALS WHICH PRODUCE TOXIC FUMES WHEN BURNT.

CD-0844

WARNING ENSURE THAT THE DISPLAY IS SWITCHED OFF PRIOR TO CLEANING THE SCREEN OTHERWISE STATIC BUILD-UP MAY PRODUCE ELECTRICAL DISCHARGES WHICH, IN EXTREME CASES, COULD

BE HAZARDOUS.

WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT FITTED WITH SAFETY INTERLOCKS LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WHEN THE UNITS ARE OPEN AND EXPOSED BEFORE REMOVING ANY SUB-UNIT OR PCB, ALL SUPPLIES MUST BE SWITCHED OFF.

CD-0845

SAFETY WARN INGS

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WARNING

DO NOT OPEN ANY OF THE EQUIPMENT UNITS WHEN THE RADAR IS OPERATIONAL.

AN TENNA RO TA TION ANTENNA ROTATION CAN BE HALTED BY SWITCHING THE DISPLAY TO STANDBY OR OFF.

SER VICING THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE SERVICED BY AUTHORISED AGENTS ONLY.

AN TENNA RA DI A TION HAZ ARD

INJURY CAN RESULT FROM EXPOSURE TO THE MAIN BEAM OF A RADAR ANTENNA AT A DISTANCE FROM THE CENTRAL FRONT FACE, OF LESS THAN:

1.3m (X-Band) Antenna: 3.0 metres

1.8m (X-Band) Antenna: 2.3 metres

2.4m (X-Band) Antenna: 1.5 metres

2.9m (S-Band) Antenna: 1.1 metres

3.9m (S-Band) Antenna: 0.8 metres

SAFETY WARN INGS

The rare event of Processor failure is indicated by non-operation of the trackerball, no update of screen data and

a frozen tune bar indicator The radar picture may be updated, but plotting is not possible.

The display is to be switched OFF and ON again to reset the Processor

ARPA Failure

The ARPA computer is protected by a watchdog circuit, which monitors the ARPA for correct operation.

In the unlikely event of computer failure, the Operator observes vector footprints becoming detached from targets If this occurs, reset the computer, by pressing the “Delete All Targets” pushbutton twice.

If the ARPA fails while running, an ARPA FAILURE message is indicated If the ARPA fails to start, a TESTING ARPA message remains on the screen after the initial self-test period of 10 seconds.

Certain semiconductor devices used in the equipment are liable to damage due to

static voltage Observe the following precautions when handling these devices in their

unterminated state, or sub-units containing these devices:

Persons removing sub-units from an equipment containing these devices must be

earthed by a wrist strap and a resistor at the point provided on the equipment.

Soldering irons used during the repair operations must be low voltage types with

earthed tips and isolated from the mains voltage by a double insulated transformer.

Outer clothing worn must be unable to generate static charges.

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) fitted with these devices must be stored and

transported in anti-static bags.

Fit new devices in a special handling area.

For detailed information, refer to IEC Standard IEC 61340-5-1:1998 or other

equivalent standard.

Manta is designed so that, when required, the displays can be controlled from an Ergopod.

The operation, installation and maintenance of Manta is covered in the following manuals:

KH2024 - System Manual for the Manta Networked Multi-Functional Display This covers the operation,installation and maintenance of the Manta display when used as a networked multi-functional display Thecontent of this manual is limited to the functions specific to the networked multi-functional display, anddoes not cover features common to the Radar and ECDIS Systems

KH2026 - System Manual for the Manta Radar Systems This covers operation, installation and

maintenance of the Manta Radar System, including the displays and radars This provides all the

information required for standalone radar systems, and for the networked multi-functional display in radarmode

KH2027 - System Manual for the Manta ECDIS Displays This covers operation, installation and

maintenance of the Manta ECDIS system This provides all the information required for standalone ECDIS systems, and for the networked multi-functional display in ECDIS mode

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ACQ Acquire

AFC Automatic Frequency Control

ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid

BCR Bow Crossing Range

BCT Bow Crossing Time

CPA Closest Point of Approach

DIU Dual Interswitch Unit

EBL Electronic Bearing Line

EPA Electronic Plotting Aid

EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only

MemoryERBL Electronic Range & Bearing Line

FTC Fast Time Constant

GPS Global Positioning System

PPI Plan Position Indicator

RADAR Radio Detection And RangingRAM Random Access MemoryRATS Rate Aided Tracking SystemRCGA Radar Control Gate ArrayRIU Radar Interswitch UnitRM(R) Relative Motion, Relative TrailsRM(T) Relative Motion, True Trails

TM(T) True Motion, True TrailsTTL Transistor Transistor Logic

INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Op tions (True Mo tion and Rel a tive Mo tion with True Trails) 3

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Page

• Figure 4 - Single Display with single Upmast Transmitter/Receiver and Antenna 12

• Figure 5 - Single Display with Single Downmast Transmitter/Receiver and Antenna 12

• Figure 6 - Two Displays interswitched (via RIU) with Two Upmast Transmitter/Receivers and Antenna 13

• Figure 7 - Two Displays Interswitched (via a DIU) with a Single Transmitter/Receiver and Antenna 13

• Figure 8 - Two Displays interswitched (via an RIU) with Two Upmast Transmitter/Receivers and Antenna 14

• Figure 9 - Two Displays Interswitched (via a DIU) with Two Upmast Transmitter/Receivers and Antenna 14

1 This section provides an introduction to the Manta

Radar Systems

2 The Manta Radar systems can be configured to suit

customer requirements, according to the quantity and

types of display, transmitter/receiver and Interswitch unit

used Typical configurations are shown in the Figures at the

end of this Introduction

3 The comprehensive use of colour, provides an

optimum display of radar picture, selectable functions,

warnings, target information and Ownship navigation data

4 The Manta series equipment is designed for use as

either a panel mounted Console or a Desk Mounted

Display with a separate Processor Unit

OPERATION

5 Manta colour Radar Displays utilise a unique method

of operation The entire operation of the radar (apart

from power ON/OFF switching) can be controlled by using

the trackerball and the three pushbutton keys located on a

specially designed and ergonomic control unit, featuring a

contoured hand rest

6 The operation of the Manta range of radars is designed

to be simple and intuitive A cursor is moved by the

trackerball inside and outside the radar circle When the

cursor is moved to be within the confines of a ‘Status Box’

(located outside the radar circle) the box is automatically

highlighted; pop-down boxes provide abbreviated

pushbutton functionality Simultaneously, function options

are displayed as a labelled diagrammatic view of the three

pushbuttons in the ‘Pushbutton Selection Box’ The

functions are accessed by pressing the appropriate

pushbutton The ‘Status Box’ changes to display the new

status and the cursor can then be moved back to the radar

circle or to another function box

7 When the cursor is inside the radar circle, the three

buttons are used for plotting targets, positioning

markers and mapping graphics A diagrammatic labelled

view of the pushbutton functionality is displayed in the

pushbutton selection box

8 Where the operator requires discrete controls for Gain,

Sea, Rain, Range Up, Range Down, VRM, EBL,

Parallel Index and Vector mode functions, these can be

provided by the optional Radar Control Panel This unit can

be mounted in Desk Mounted Displays, but is a separate unit

when Console Mounted Displays are used

9 Detailed Operating Information is provided in

Operating Information, Chapter 1

DIS PLAY TYPES AND PLOT TING AIDS

10 The Manta series of displays provide the followingoperational facilities, with three types of radar plottingaid:

(1) Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) - offeringmanual and automatic acquisition and automatictracking Relative Motion RM(R) and True MotionTM(T) and Relative Motion RM(T) modesincorporate True Motion and ARPA (AutomaticRadar Plotting Aid) facilities

(2) Automatic Tracking Aid (ATA) - providing manualacquisition and automatic tracking Relative Motion RM(R), True Motion TM(T) and RelativeMotion RM(T) modes incorporate True Motionfacilities and ATA (an Automatic Tracking Aid)facilities

(3) Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) System - for manualplotting Relative Motion RM(R), True MotionTM(T) and Relative Motion RM(T) mode,incorporate True Motion and Electronic Plottingfacilities

11 Day/night operation is optimised by colour andintensity selection

12 Radar Plotting Aids are described in OperatingInformation, Chapters 2 and 3

MAPPING

13 The mapping facility has a capacity of 350kbytes used

in a flexible partition arrangement Maps can beground stabilised in any mode using a reference target, or byexternal position fixing systems (e.g GPS)

14 The maps are stored on internal non-volatile Flashmemory

STRUC TURE OF THIS MAN UAL

15 This manual is divided into 5 sections, as follows:(1) Introduction (this section)

(2) Operating Information, which describes operation

of the Manta Radar from the Radar Display, andincludes information on EPA, ATA, ARPA andAutomatic Identification Systems (AIS)

(3) Installation & Commissioning for the MantaDisplay and Radar Processor Unit, and thevariants of Kelvin Hughes transceivers/antennas.(4) Maintenance for the Manta Display and RadarProcessor Unit, and the variants of Kelvin Hughes transceivers/antennas, including a brief functional description of the each of the units

(5) System Information on the various optional unitsavailable with Manta radars, which enable a widevariety of configurations to be provided

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INTRODUCTION

MANTA DIS PLAYS - CON TROLS AND

INDICATORS

16 The Manta Radar Displays use flat screen technology

and are available in three sizes (17", 20" and 23"), with

the option of desk mounting, console mounting, or flush

console mounting

17 The Desk Mounted Displays have the controls built in

to the display unit, whereas the Console Mounted

Displays are designed to be used in conjunction with a

Remote Trackerball (complete with three pushbuttons)

18 The Manta Radar Displays are designed to control the

Manta Radar Processor Unit and provide the controls

and indicators for the processor unit The Manta processing

units can also be controlled from an Ergopod, if required

Desk Top Dis play

19 The Desk Top Display comprises a plastic moulding,

which houses a flat screen LCD display and

trackerball The Desktop Radar Display unit is shown in

Figure 1

20 The Desk Top Display has the following controls and

indicators:

(1) An ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of

the display housing The switch is fitted flush with

the housing to prevent it from being operated

inadvertently

(2) A SYS switch located on the front of the display

housing this switch allows the operator to select

different system functions for viewing and control

This switch is only applicable to Integrated Bridge

S y s t e m s u s i n g n e t wo r k e d d i s p l a y s a n d

processors and is not used with stand-alone

Radar workstations The switch is fitted flush with

the housing to prevent it from being operated

inadvertently

(3) Brightness + and - controls are provided on the

front of the display, below the screen on the

left-hand side These set the brightness of the

backlight of the display

(4) A SYS FAIL indicator (red), lit when a fault is

detected in the display (later units only)

Con sole Mounted and Flush Con sole Mounted Displays

22 The Console Mounted Display comprises a plasticbezel moulding, fitted around the flat screen display

23 The Flush Mounted Console Display has a flat metalbezel surround and is designed to fit flush with theconsole

24 The Console Radar Display is shown in Figure 2 andthe Flush Console Display in Figure 3

25 The Console and Flush Console Mounted Displayshave the following controls and indicators:

(1) Brightness + and - controls are provided on thefront of the display, below the screen on theleft-hand side These set the brightness of thebacklight of the display

(2) An ON/OFF switch located on the front of the unitunder the display This is a push button switchmounted flush with the bezel to prevent it frombeing operated inadvertently On earlier units thisswitch is on the underside of the bezel on the frontleft hand side of the display

(3) A SYS FAIL indicator (red), lit when a fault isdetected in the display (later units only)

26 A loudspeaker is also incorporated within the display to provide the audible alarm

27 The Console and Flush Mounted Console Displays

RADAR CONTROL PANEL

(IF FITTED)

SYS SYS FAIL

Figure 1 - Desk Top Display

CURSOR INSIDE CIRCLE CURSOR OUTSIDE CIRCLE

RADAR CIRCLE

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-ON/OFF SWITCH (EARLY VERSIONS)

ON/OFF SWITCH (POWER) (LATER VERSIONS) SYS FAIL

Figure 2 - Console Mounted Console Display

DIS PLAY FACILITIES

28 For information on how to select any facility on the

display, refer to Operating Information, Chapter 1

Range Scales

29 The PPI range scales are: 0.125nm, 0.25nm, 0.5nm,

0.75nm, 1.5nm, 3nm, 6nm, 12nm, 24nm, 48nm and

96nm

Screen Modes of Op er a tion

30 The following modes of operation and presentation are

available for selection, depending on the type of

31 True Motion (True Trails), TM(T) is available - where

Ownship moves across the screen at a velocity

equivalent to the Ownship’s speed and heading

32 Relative Motion (True Trails) mode offers relative

motion, fixed centred or off-centred Ownship’s

position, with true trails

Offcentre

33 The display can be offcentred by up to two thirds, on all

range scales, except 96nm, which cannot be off

centred

Head ing Line

34 The ship’s heading line and all other computer

generated graphics can be temporarily removed from

the radar display, to present the operator with a clear radar

only picture

Vari able Range Marker

35 The Variable Range Markers (VRM1 & VRM2) areshown on the radar display as dashed rings (colourcoded; Green for VRM1 and Red for VRM2) and areavailable over the entire radar range The VRMs ranges aredisplayed by an alphanumeric readout in a box (colourcoded; Green for VRM1 and Red for VRM2), located in thelower left-hand side of the screen

Elec tronic Bear ing Line

36 The Electronic Bearing Lines (EBL1 & EBL2) areshown on the radar display as lines colour coded;(Green for EBL1 and Red for EBL2), emanating fromOwnship The EBLs are True in North Up display mode andRelative in Head Up mode The bearings of the EBLs aredisplayed by alphanumeric readout in a box (colour coded;Green for EBL1 and Red for EBL2), located beneath theVRM box

37 The EBL can be off-centred with its origin set to thecursor position This enables measurement of thebearing of a target from a point other than the Ownship

Sig nal Con trols - Gain, Sea, Rain

38 The Gain facility sets the basic threshold level of theradar video displayed on the screen The Sea facilityreduces sea clutter returns and features an "AUTO"(automatic) option The Rain facility reduces clutter fromrain, snow and hail precipitation

Ownship and Plotting Pa ram e ters

39 Ownship and Plotting parameters are displayed in abox (located on the right-hand side of the screen)which contains Gyro, Heading, Speed, Set & Drift Input,Vector, Trails, CPA and TCPA

Tar get Data

40 Target data is displayed on demand, for any selectedtracked target, in a box located beneath the Ownshipand Plotting parameter data box

Par al lel In dex Lines

41 Four colour-coded Parallel Index Lines are provided

to enable the operator to navigate in difficult areas (e.g an estuary) Each line is independent

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Presentation Modes Motion Modes

RA DAR PLOT TING AIDS

Elec tronic Plotting Aid (EPA)

42 The Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) is a manual plotting

system equivalent to, but superior than, a reflection

plotter Up to 20 targets can be plotted in all display modes

EPA is fitted to all Relative and True Motion display systems

43 The operator manually selects and enters target plots,

and at regular intervals updates the plots by entering

the new position of the targets

44 Refer to Chapter 2 of the Operating Information

section for a full description of EPA facilities

Au to matic Tracking Aid (ATA)

45 The Automatic Tracking Aid (ATA) is based on the

ARPA system and offers 20 target capacity Trial

manoeuvre, target history and automatic acquisition are

excluded from the ATA facility ATA performance is fully

compliant with IMO requirements

46 The ATA utilises a computer which employs advanced

processing techniques to track targets automatically

47 Refer to Chapter 3 of the Operating Information

section for a full description of ATA facilities

Au to matic Ra dar Plotting Aid (ARPA)

48 The Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) facility

complies with and exceeds the IMO requirements for

an Automatic Radar Plotting aid Up to 50 targets can be

acquired (automatically or manually) and tracked

49 T h e A R P A i n c l u d e s S i m u l a t i o n s a n d T r i a l

Manoeuvres

50 Refer to Chapter 3 of the Operating Information

section for a full description of ARPA facilities

SYS TEM CON FIG U RA TIONS

51 The Manta System can be configured in a number ofdifferent ways Typical examples are shown in thefigures at the end of this Introduction

52 The control and status interface between the Displaysand the Transceivers is either via a parallelconnection, using 38-core cable, or via a CAN bus interface,using 12-core composite cable The MkIV, MkV and MkVItransceivers can only use the parallel interface, whereas theMkVII transceivers can use either parallel or CAN businterfaces, depending on system requirements

53 Note that the Radar Interswitch Unit (RIU) can only use the CAN bus interface, with an option of a parallel toCAN bus adaptor on a limited number of transceiverinterfaces only If a Radar Interswitch Unit is used withadditional non-MkVII transceivers, a Transmitter InterfaceUnit (TIU) is required for each of the other non-MkVIItransceivers to convert the signals between parallel andCAN bus formats

54 Note that all the examples, with one exception, showthe Desk Mounted Display However the Desk,Console or Flush Console Mounted Display can be used with any configuration

55 The typical configurations shown are as follows:(1) A single Desk Top Display and a dedicatedUpmast Transmitter/Receiver and Antenna, with a parallel interface

(2) A single Console Mounted Display, with Remote

T racker ball, and a dedicat ed DownmastTransmitter/Receiver and Antenna, with a CANbus interface

(3) Two Desk Top Displays Interswitched via a Radar

I n t e r s wi t c h U n i t ( R I U ) t o t w o U p m a s tTransmitter/Receivers and Antennas, withparallel interfaces

(4) Two Desk Top Displays interswitched via a DualInterswitch Unit (DIU) to one Transmitter/Receiver and Antenna, with a parallel interface

(5) Two Desk Top Displays interswitched via a Radar

I n t e r s wi t c h U n i t ( R I U ) t o t w o U p m a s tTransmitter/Receivers and Antennas, one withthe internal CAN bus to parallel adaptor, and onewith a Transmitter Interface Unit

(6) Two Desk Top Displays interswitched via a Dual

I n t e r s wi t c h U n i t ( D I U ) t o t w o U p m a s tTransmitter/Receivers and Antennas, withparallel interfaces

56 The Manta Radar System can be supplied with anUninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), which usesinternal batteries to maintain power to the Radar System inthe event of mains failure Information on the UPS isprovided in Chapter 6 of the System Information section

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