Normal Operation - Honeywell PRIMUS 1000 Pilot's Manual

VAR annunciates variable gain. Selecting RCT or TGT forces the
system into preset gain. Preset gain is not annunciated.

Normal Operation

PRELIMINARY CONTROL SETTINGS
Place the MODE control, GAIN control, and TILT control as shown in
Table A–3 before powering up the aircraft electrical system.
Control
MODE Control
GAIN Control
TILT Control
PRECAUTIONS
If the radar system is operated in any mode other than standby while
the aircraft is on the ground, follow the precautions given in Table A–4.
Step
1 Direct nose of aircraft so that antenna scan sector is free
of large metallic objects (such as hangars or other aircraft)
for a minimum distance of 100 feet, and tilt antenna fully
upwards.
2 Do not operate during aircraft refueling or during refueling
operations within 100 feet.
3 Do not operate if personnel are standing too close to the
270_ forward sector of aircraft. (Refer to Maximum
Permissible Exposure Level (MPEL) in this appendix.)
4 Operating personnel should be familiar with FAA AC
20–68B, referenced in Honeywell Pub. No. 28–1146–120.
PRIMUS
A28–1146–134
REV 1 Jan/03
Power–up Control Settings
Table A–3
R
660 Weather Radar System Precautions
Table A–4
R
PRIMUS 1000 Integrated Avionics System
Setting
Preset Position
Precautions
PRIMUSr 660 Weather Radar System
Off
+15
A–9