Operation; Operating Controls - Raytheon Pathfinder 1200 Instruction Manual

SECTION 2
OPERATION
2.1 OPERATING CONTROLS
Generally the operation of the 1200 is easy and straight forward. However, the
navigator who knows the layout and understands the functions of the various controls will
obtain the best performance from his equipment. .
2.1.1 Layout of the Controls
Layout of the controls is shown in Figure 2-1.
READY LIGHT
OPERATE SW
(OFF-STBY -ONI
TUNE control
SEA CLUTTER control
RAIN CLUTTER SW
SHM/MARKERS SW
INTERFERENCE
REJECTER SW
CRT BRILLIANCE SW
RANGE SW
HOLD SW
FIG. 2-1 OPERA TlNG CONTROLS
2.1.2 Function of the Controls
1) OPERATE (OFF-STBY-ON)
In OFF position there is no power supplied to the Scanner Unit and Display Unit.
In STBY position, power is supplied to the Scanner Unit and Display Unit, but radio
waves are not being transmitted.
Approximately 90 seconds after switching to STBY, the READY light will glow, mean-
ing the radar is available for operation.
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