Mode Selector

The captain and first officer can show separate weather radar displays. The control panel has these mode switches:

· TEST - starts a self-test of the R/T and shows the test results on the NDs

· WX - R/T shows the weather data on the NDs

· WX/T - R/T shows weather and turbulence data on the NDs.

The turbulence range is up to a maximum of 40 nautical miles (NM). If a range more than 40 NM is set on the EFIS control panel, the NDs show weather data only.

· MAP - R/T shows ground and terrain features on the NDs

· IDNT - starts ground clutter suppression

· TFR - push the left transfer switch to transfer the right side mode, tilt, and gain to the left side display.

Tilt Control

The tilt control adjusts the antenna tilt angle from +15 degrees to -15 degrees.

Gain Control

The gain controls adjust the gain for the WXR R/T signal returns. The switches have 10 detented positions. Turn the switch full clockwise for the CAL position. In the CAL position, the gain is set to a calibrated level by the R/T.

UCAL Annunciator

The UCAL annunciators show when the GAIN controls are in the uncalibrated position.

WXR SYSTEM - RECEIVER/TRANSMITTER

Purpose

These are the functions of the WXR receiver/transmitter (R/T):

· Make and transmit RF pulses

· Process RF return signals

· Make display data

· Send display data to the DEUs

· Supply antenna stabilization

· Monitor and do system operation test

· Send fault status and test data to the DEUs

· Make WXR display test patterns show on the display units.

The WXR R/T provides these displays to the DEUs:

· Test

· Weather

· Map (ground mapping).

Physical Description

The WXR R/T weighs 31.5 lbs. Forced air from the WXR R/T mount cools the WXR R/T. The front panel of the R/T has these items:

· Coax test connector

· Test connector.

WXR SYSTEM - R/T MOUNT

Purpose

The WXR R/T mount:

· Holds the R/T

· Connects the R/T to the airplane wiring

· Connects the R/T to the waveguide

· Supplies cooling air to the R/T.

The test switch does a test of the fan.

WXR SYSTEM – ANTENNA

Дата добавления: 2015-10-26