Physical Description - Raytheon Pathfinder 1200 Instruction Manual

1.2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
1.2.1 Scanner Unit
The antenna and transceiver are combined within the 24Yz inch radome which is
made of AES plastic and has a single-flange mounting. A small, flexible cable connects
the Scanner Unit to the Display Unit. The radome cover is secured to the scanner pan base
by four clamping bolts and provided with a rubber gasket to seal the unit from the weather
and salt spray.
1.2.2 Display Unit
The Display Unit is enclosed in a drip-proof case and can be easily mounted on top ?f
a chart table, installed against a bulkhead, or hung from the overhead. All controls for
operating the 1200 Radar are located on the front panel and positioned to easy adjustment
during day or night use. A bearing scale is illuminated around the screen, and is used to
determined the relative bearing to a target.
The compact transistor inverter, housed within the Display Unit, converts the ship's
mains supply (12, 24, or 32 Vdc) to the power supply voltages required by the radar system.
SCANNER UNIT
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