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Smiths Kelvin Hughes Nucleus 3 Series System Handbook

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NUCLEUS 3 RADAR SYSTEMS
A part of Smiths Aerospace - Marine Systems
SYSTEM HANDBOOK
PUBLICATION KH 2020
Nucleus 3 Software Version 2.0x
ARPA 3 Software Version 4.x
RIU Software Version 1.0x
TIU Software Versiion 1.0x
KELVIN HUGHES
Kelvin Hughes Limited
New North Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex IG6 2UR, UK
Telephone: +44 20 8500 1020
Facsimile: +44 20 8559 8526
Telex: 896401
www.kelvinhughes.com
www.smiths-aerospace.com
for the
Original
May 2001
Registered Office:765 Finchley Road, London NW11 8DS
Incorporated in England No. 1030135
VAT No: GB 226 6019 770 1

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  • Page 1 Telephone: +44 20 8500 1020 Facsimile: +44 20 8559 8526 Telex: 896401 www.kelvinhughes.com www.smiths-aerospace.com Registered Office:765 Finchley Road, London NW11 8DS Incorporated in England No. 1030135 A part of Smiths Aerospace - Marine Systems VAT No: GB 226 6019 770 1...
  • Page 2 KH 2020 CON FOR MITY STATE MENT This system has been designed to comply with IMO regulations and IEC standards. EQUIPMENT IMO REGULATION(S) IEC STANDARD(S) Radar IMO A.477(XII) IEC 936.1988 MSC 64(67) Annex 4 IEC 60936-1 HSC Radar IMO A.820(19) IEC 60936-2 ARPA IMO A.422(XI)
  • Page 3 KH 2020 AMENDMENT RECORD 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. Date Inserted Initials Date Inserted Initials Sep 01 Oct 01 Nov 01...
  • Page 4 KH 2020 ELECTRIC SHOCK RESUSCITATION REMOVE OBVIOUS SHOUT FOR HELP. SWITCH OBSTRUCTION TO REMOVE FROM DANGER. OFF ELECTRICITY IF POSSIBLE. BREATHING. If casualty is not breathing start Do this immediately. If not possible, don't waste time Safeguard yourself when removing casualty from hazard. resuscitation at once.
  • Page 5 KH 2020 SAFETY WARN INGS CD-0845 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. 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.
  • Page 6 KH 2020 SAFETY WARN INGS 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...
  • Page 7 KH 2020 SAFETY WARN INGS Mains Voltage All Kelvin Hughes equipment is supplied with Mains Voltage set for 220V, unless stated otherwise on labels attached to the equipment. S-Band Tuning It may be necessary to re-tune the transmitter when changing the pulse length. Picture Freeze 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.
  • Page 8 KH 2020 CAU TION HAN DLING OF ELEC TRO STATIC-SENSITIVE SEMI CON DUC TOR DE VICES 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.
  • Page 9 KH 2020 LIST OF AB BRE VI A TIONS Acquire RADAR Radio Detection And Ranging Adjust Random Access Memory Automatic Frequency Control RATS Rate Aided Tracking System ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid RCGA Radar Control Gate Array Audible Radar Interswitch Unit RM(R) Relative Motion, Relative Trails Bow Crossing Range...
  • Page 10 KH 2020 CONTENTS Pre lim i nary Pages Title Page Conformity & Copyright Page Amendment Record Page Electric Shock Resuscitation Warning Pages Caution Page List of Abbreviations Contents (this page) IN TRO DUC TION OP ER ATING IN FOR MA TION CHAPTER 1 - OPERATING INFORMATION CHAPTER 2A - RADAR PLOTTING AIDS - EPA (As Required) CHAPTER 2B - RADAR PLOTTING AIDS - ATA/ARPA (As Required)
  • Page 11 KH 2020 Contents (Introduction) IN TRO DUC TION Ta ble of Con tents Page • Op er a tion • Plotting Aids • Map ping • Dis play Types • Dis play Fa cil ities • Range Scales • Screen Modes of Op er a tion •...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    KH 2020 Contents (Introduction) ILLUSTRATIONS Page • Figure 1 - Single Display with single Upmast Transmitter/Receiver and Antenna. • Figure 2 - Single Display with Single Downmast Transmitter/Receiver and Antenna • Figure 3- Two Displays interswitched (via RIU) with Two Upmast Transmitter/Receivers and Antenna •...
  • Page 13 KH 2020 Introduction INTRODUCTION This section provides an introduction to the Nucleus 3 PLOTTING AIDS Display systems. Three types of radar plotting are available throughout The Nucleus 3 Radar systems can be configured to the Nucleus 3 range; suit customer requirements, according to the quantity and types of display, transmitter/receiver and Interswitch (1) Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) - offering unit used.
  • Page 14 KH 2020 Introduction DIS PLAY FA CIL ITIES Vari able Range Marker The Variable Range Markers (VRM1 & VRM2) are For information on how to select any facility on the shown on the radar display as dashed rings (colour display, refer to Chapter 1 - Operating Information. coded;...
  • Page 15 KH 2020 Introduction OP TIONS SYS TEM CON FIG U RA TIONS Refer to Chapter 8A for details of available Options. The Nucleus 3 Display System can be configured in a number of different ways. RA DAR PLOTTING AIDS Typical configurations include: Elec tronic Plotting Aid (EPA) (1) Single Display...
  • Page 16 KH 2020 Introduction DIS PLAY SYS TEM SPEC I FI CA TION The following table contains a Summary of Data for all Nucleus 3 Displays 7000 Series 5000 Series 6000 Series Display 500mm rectangular colour CRT with B22 phosphor. 660mm rectangular colour CRT with B22 phosphor.
  • Page 17 KH 2020 Introduction 7000 Series 5000 Series 6000 Series Presentation Head Up / North Up/ Course Up. Modes Gyro Input All types stepper, synchro, “M” type with 90:1, 180:1 and 360:1 ratios. IEC 1162-2 High Speed Serial Gyro Interface. Primary Single Axis 100, 200, 400, Pulses/nm, Speed Input Manual, VHW...
  • Page 18 KH 2020 Introduction 7000 Series 5000 Series 6000 Series Power Supplies 110V nominal, 220V nominal (50-60Hz) - Single Phase. 115/380/440V 3 phase with optional transformer. Power corruption protected default parameters. Standard: Diagnostic Output (RS232) Interfacing 4 x NMEA Input (RS422/RS232) 1 x NMEA Output RS422 3 x NMEA Output RS232 Serial Trackerball Input...
  • Page 19 KH 2020 Introduction 7000 Series 5000 Series 6000 Series Power Supply - Capable of providing power for 5kW/10kW upmast transceivers and aerials. VDR Video Output Construction: Aluminium fabricated sheet metal. Mechanical Mounting: Deck-Mount (Pedestal) Desk-Mount Split Display Custom Console Viewing Angle: 34 degrees to vertical 80 degrees (typical) to vertical and horizontal.
  • Page 20 KH 2020 Introduction 7000 Series 5000 Series 6000 Series Configuration: Display Unit with Separate Processor Display Unit with Integral Processor. Cooling: Fan re-circulated cooling. Electrostatic Damage: Provision for wrist strap point. Environmental: To IEC 945-3 Ergonomic design to ISO recommendations Paint: Colour: two tone grey, with durable finish.

  • Page 21: Figure 1 - Single Display With Single Upmast Transmitter/Receiver And Antenna

    KH 2020 Introduction X BAND ANTENNA KELVIN HUGHES UPMAST Tx Tx MONITOR SIGNAL CABLE 110/220V GYRO CD-2111 Figure 1 - Single Display with single Upmast Transmitter/Receiver and Antenna. X BAND ANTENNA KEL VIN HUGHES Tx MONITOR TURNING MECH SIGNAL & POWER WAVEGUIDE CABLE 25kW...

  • Page 22: Figure 3- Two Displays Interswitched (Via Riu) With Two Upmast Transmitter/Receivers And Antenna

    KH 2020 Introduction S BAND ANTENNA X BAND ANTENNA KELVIN HUGHES KELVIN HUGHES 25kW UPMAST Tx/Rx Tx MONITOR UPMAST Tx/Rx Tx MONITOR SIGNAL CABLE ANTENNA POWER CABLE 110/220V MAINS 38-CORE CABLE 38-CORE CABLE ANTENNA POWER SOFT (SIGNAL & POWER) RADAR (SIGNAL &...

  • Page 23: Figure 5 - Two Displays Interswitched (Via A Diu) With Two Upmast Transmitter/Receivers And Antenna

    KH 2020 Introduction S BAND ANTENNA X BAND ANTENNA KELVIN HUGHES KELVIN HUGHES 25kW UPMAST Tx/Rx Tx MONITOR UPMAST Tx/Rx Tx MONITOR SIGNAL CABLE ANTENNA POWER CABLE SIGNAL CABLE SIGNAL CABLE ANTENNA POWER SOFT 220/440V 3 PHASE DUAL SYSTEM START INTERSWITCH UNIT POWER CABLE...

  • Page 24: Figure 7 - Single Display With Single Transmitter/Receiver And Antenna, Interfaced With Third Party Equipment

    KH 2020 Introduction S BAND ANTENNA KELVIN HUGHES Rx MONITOR TURNING MECH SIGNAL CABLE ‘FLEXWELL’ CO-AX TRANSMITTER S BAND TRANSMITTER AERIAL POWER CABLE SOFT AERIAL POWER CO-AX START 440V 3 PHASE CONTROL CABLE UNIT SIGNAL CABLE POWER CABLE BUFFER 24V SUPPLY CO-AX CO-AX 3rd PARTY...

  • Page 25: Figure 9 - Two Flat Panel Displays Interswitched (Via A Diu) With Two Upmast Transmitter/Receivers And Antenna

    KH 2020 Introduction S BAND HIGH SPEED ANTENNA X BAND HIGH SPEED ANTENNA KELVIN HUGHES KELVIN HUGHES HSC 10kW UPMAST Tx/Rx HSC 30kW UPMAST Tx/Rx TX MONITOR TX MONITOR TRANSMITTER INTERFACE UNIT SIGNAL CABLE AERIAL POWER 220/440V AC SOFT 3 PHASE CABLE START DUAL SYSTEM N U C...
  • Page 26 KH 2020 Index (Introduction) Introduction Index ARPA Parallel Index Lines PLOTTING AIDS Automatic Radar Plotting Aid Plotting Parameters Automatic Tracking Aid (ATA) Power Supplies Presentation Modes Bearing Data Radar Plotting Aids DISPLAY FACILITIES Rain Display System Specification Range Display Types Range Scales/Rings and Pulse Lengths Drift Input Range Data...
  • Page 27 KH 2020 Index (Introduction) THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK Sep 01 Amdt. 1...
  • Page 28 KH 2020 Record Pages INSTALLATION RECORD TO BE COM PLETED ON IN STAL LA TION NAME OF VESSEL: .................. DISPLAY TYPE (1) Nucleus 3 ........ SERIAL. NO..... DISPLAY TYPE (2) Nucleus 3 ........ SERIAL. NO..... DISPLAY TYPE (3) Nucleus 3 ........
  • Page 29 KH 2020 Record Pages HL 2 SKEW : ............ LOG TYPE : ............ GYRO TYPE : ............ MAINS SUPPLY ...... VOLTS : ....PHASE : ....FREQ. MONITOR PERFORMANCE MONITOR: TX : ........nm RX : ........nm INSTALLATION ENGINEER : ............... DATE : ...............
  • Page 30 KH 2020 Record Pages DE FAULT SET TINGS FACTORY RANGE CUSTOMER SETTINGS SETTINGS RANGE 0.25 - 96nm RINGS (ON/OFF) ON/OFF ON/OFF EBL1/EBL2 VRM1/VRM2 ON/OFF VECTOR TIME 15min 1 - 30min NORM NORM/NORM VECTOR MODE REVERSED DAY/NIGHT DAY/NIGHT ON/OFF TRAILS ON/OFF TRAILS TIME 3min 0.75 - 99min...
  • Page 31 KH 2020 Record Pages FACTORY RANGE CUSTOMER SETTINGS SETTINGS 0 - 9 GAIN CONTROL CURSOR MODE Range/Bearing Range/Bearing or TCPA LOW/HIGH CURSOR PARKING ENHANCE NORM NORM/ENH CORRELATION OFF, IR or SC/SC 0.1 - 6nm TCPA 15min 1 - 60min CONTRAST 2/3 of Setting 0 to Maximum 1/3 of Setting...
  • Page 32 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 1-3) OPERATING INFORMATION Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 NUCLEUS 3 DISPLAYS - OPERATING INFORMATION Page • IN TRO DUC TION • Nu cleus 5000/6000 Dis plays • Nu cleus 7000 Dis plays • Col ours • Ra dar Sys tem &...
  • Page 33 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 1-3) Table of Contents (Cont.) CHAPTER 1 NUCLEUS 3 DISPLAYS OPERATING INFORMATION Cont. Page • DRIFT Box – Tide Rate 1.14 • PAST POSN Box – Past Po si tion 1.15 • VEC TOR Box 1.15 •...
  • Page 34 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 1-3) Table of Contents (Cont.) CHAPTER 1 NUCLEUS 3 DISPLAYS - OPERATING INFORMATION Cont. Page • Past Po si tion 1.28 • Vec tors 1.28 • Ra dar Trails 1.28 • Closest Point of Ap proach 1.28 •...
  • Page 35 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 1-3) Table of Contents (Cont.) CHAPTER 2b RADAR PLOTTING AIDS Page • Tar get Data 2b.3 • La bels 2b.4 • TARGET TOTE 2b.4 • PLOTTING LIM I TA TIONS 2b.4 • AU TO MATIC RADAR PLOTTING AID 2b.6 •...
  • Page 36 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 1-3) ILLUSTRATIONS CHAPTER 1 NUCLEUS 3 DISPLAYS - OPERATING INFORMATION Page • Figure 1a - 5000 Displays (Controls) • Figure 1b - 6000 Displays (Controls) • Figure 2 - Standby Screen (No Interswitch, ARPA) • Figure 3 - Standby Screen (with Interswitch & ARPA) •...

  • Page 37: In Tro Duc Tion

    KH 2020 Chap 1 CHAPTER 1 NUCLEUS 3 DISPLAYS - OPERATING INFORMATION IN TRO DUC TION NU CLEUS 5000/6000 DIS PLAYS Con trols This Chapter provides operating information for the Nucleus 3 Display. Nucleus 3 includes an ergonomically designed control There are three types of Nucleus 3 displays available;...

  • Page 38: Nu Cleus 7000 Dis Plays

    KH 2020 Chap 1 Pushbuttons Power ON/OFF Pushbuttons are used to activate/select a particular CAUTION function. On-screen guidance as to which button to press is given in the Information Boxes located in the lower Before switching on, make sure that the radar centre portion of the display.

  • Page 39: Col Ours

    KH 2020 Chap 1 COL OURS In side the Ra dar Cir cle Only The colours used Inside the Radar circle only are: The display colours are divided into three main groups as follows: (1) Blue — Radar background (Day Mode). (1) Inside and Outside the Radar circle.

  • Page 40: Ra Dar Sys Tem & Standby/Run

    KH 2020 Chap 1 RA DAR SYS TEM & STANDBY/RUN Func tion The selected radar information is displayed on the screen and all functions are available for selection. (See Figure 2). Standby The display starts up in the standby condition. No radar is displayed.

  • Page 41: Func Tions - Standby Menus

    KH 2020 Chap 1 FUNC TIONS - STANDBY MENUS WARN ING SET UP SCREEN Allows the operator to change the settings for the The system setup menus can be displayed on screen warning alarm messages displayed. Warning as follows: messages can be Switched ON or OFF, set to Timeout or to be Confirmed by the operator.

  • Page 42: Go To Test

    KH 2020 Chap 1 There are three modes of time-keeping, UTC GO TO TEST (Universal Time Constant), UTC Adjusted and Local Time. UTC Adjusted and standard UTC are modes which This is a maintenance feature and is not available for use the time transmitted by satellite.

  • Page 43: Comms Setup Menu Screen

    KH 2020 Chap 1 The Baud Rate Setup Screen can be accessed from COMMS SETUP MENU SCREEN the Comms Setup Menu Screen, by selecting BAUDRATES. This displays the BAUD RATE SETUP Allows the operator to adjust the settings for the Four Screen, as shown below.

  • Page 44: Ownship Setup

    KH 2020 Chap 1 (7) The Stern Marker can only be turned ON when the OWNSHIP SETUP Ownship Graphic is ENABLED and is only displayed when the Range Scale in use is 3nm or This facility allows Ownship to be shown on the radar less.

  • Page 45: Func Tions

    KH 2020 Chap 1 FUNC TIONS Zone 3 - Ownship and Plotting Pa ram e ters (1) Ownship Parameters. To assist in location of functions on the display screen, a pullout illustration of the display is provided at the end (2) Plotting Parameters.

  • Page 46: Tx Box - Trans Mit Ter Se Lec Tion

    KH 2020 Chap 1 FUNC TION - ZONE 1 Using The Per for mance Mon i tor To Check Ra dar Per for mance TRANS MIT TER IN FOR MA TION The radar plume and sun responses (see diagrams below) can be used to measure radar performance as TX BOX - TRANS MIT TER SE LEC TION follows: Shows the transmitter under control.

  • Page 47: Tune Box - Bargraph Con Trol (Mas Ter Ra Dars Only)

    KH 2020 Chap 1 TUNE BOX – BARGRAPH CON TROL (MAS TER CORRELATOR BOX RA DARS ONLY) Displays the video correlator in use. With the cursor highlighting the correlator box, a pop-up information Allows manual tuning of the radar receiver. This has box appears above the correlator box as shown below.

  • Page 48: Gain/Sea/Rain Box

    KH 2020 Chap 1 FUNC TIONS - ZONE 2 AZ I MUTH MODE (NORTH UP) BOX – PRE SEN TA TION SE LEC TION RA DAR PRE SEN TA TION IN FOR MA TION Displays the azimuth mode in use, and whether the display is centred or off centred.

  • Page 49: Hl Off Box

    KH 2020 Chap 1 HL OFF BOX Removes the heading line and all other graphics (EBLs, VRMs, footprints, sectors etc.) from the PPI. With the HL off box highlighted, press and hold any pushbutton. Release the pushbutton to restore the graphics to the screen.

  • Page 50: Hdg Box - Mas Ter Gyro Head Ing

    KH 2020 Chap 1 FUNC TIONS – ZONE 3 STAB BOX – STA BILI SA TION OWNSHIP IN FOR MA TION 100 With the stab box highlighted, the left pushbutton selects sea stabilisation, the middle pushbutton selects manual stabilisation, and the right pushbutton HDG BOX –...

  • Page 51: Past Posn Box - Past Po Si Tion

    KH 2020 Chap 1 PAST POSN BOX – PAST PO SI TION CPA LIMIT BOX – CLOSEST POINT OF AP PROACH LIMIT 103 With the past posn box highlighted, press and hold any pushbutton while moving the trackerball through the 107 Displays the current CPA limit.

  • Page 52: Vrm Box - Vari Able Range Marker

    KH 2020 Chap 1 114 As soon as an EBL has been activated the cursor FUNC TIONS – ZONE 4 moves to the PPI and controls the active EBL. EBL NAV I GA TION & CLUT TER IN FOR MA - bearing is controlled by the trackerball.

  • Page 53: Func Tions - Zone 5 - Data And Menus

    KH 2020 Chap 1 122 To activate waypoint display, the radar must have a FUNC TIONS – ZONE 5 – DATA AND valid lat/lon position; otherwise, attempts are ignored. MENUS Press the left or the middle pushbutton; if any waypoints have been received, they will be displayed in the PPI whenever they are within the current radar range.

  • Page 54: Nav Menu

    KH 2020 Chap 1 To Ad just The Turn ing Ra dius: NAV MENU 130 With the radius box highlighted, holding down either 127 To access the navigation menu, with the NAV box the left or the middle pushbutton, while moving the highlighted, press any pushbutton.

  • Page 55: Plot Menu

    KH 2020 Chap 1 136 To adjust the angle of the parallel index line: 141 The quantity of AIS plots processed can be from 00 to 50, controlled by adjusting with a left click on the AIS (1) Position the cursor over the PI line and press the box.

  • Page 56: Maps Menu

    KH 2020 Chap 1 (3) The map is automatically loaded and displayed on MAPS MENU screen and can be edited, if required. The highlighted map colour changes to indicate the Cre ating a New Map selected map, as shown below. 145 With the NEW box highlighted, pressing the left pushbutton will create a new true map and open the edit map sub-menu.
  • Page 57 KH 2020 Chap 1 De leting a Map Editing the Cur rent Map 150 Position the cursor, using the trackerball, on the MAP 153 With a map displayed, and the EDIT box highlighted, No. to be deleted. Press the right-hand pushbutton the pressing any key will open the edit map sub-menu.
  • Page 58 KH 2020 Chap 1 Draw ing Cir cles: Placing Sym bols: 155 To draw a circle: 156 To place a Symbol: (1) If the Current Feature selected is not the Type, (1) If the Current Feature selected is not the Type, Style or Colour required, position the cursor in the Style or Colour required, position the cursor in the Circle box, pop-down boxes appear to allow...

  • Page 59: Trial Menu - Trial Ma Noeuvre

    KH 2020 Chap 1 TRIAL MENU – TRIAL MA NOEUVRE Day/Night Se lec tion 166 To switch between Day and Night video levels, with the 159 The TRIAL menu is described in chapter 2. DAY/NT box highlighted, press any pushbutton. VDU MENU 160 Allows the operator to adjust the brightness, contrast and video levels for all screen information.

  • Page 60: Cur Sor Box

    KH 2020 Chap 1 171 Select the specific location by pressing and holding the FUNC TIONS – ZONE 6 middle pushbutton. The cursor box becomes outlined BUT TONS & TRACKERBALL in red, indicating that the range & bearing information shown IN FOR MA TION is now relative to the chosen location.

  • Page 61: Glos Sary Of Terms

    KH 2020 Chap 1 GLOS SARY OF TERMS STANDBY Gyro Alarm OFF (Land Mode) 182 This is the normal mode of operation for a land based 175 This is the default condition of the radar at switch-on. or fixed position radar where the heading is known and No radar information is displayed and the antenna is will not change.

  • Page 62: Video Enhance

    KH 2020 Chap 1 VIDEO COR RE LA TION AND IN TER FER ENCE VIDEO EN HANCE RE JEC TION 191 Enhances the radar signals by stretching the size of strong radar returns. Clutter should be reduced to a 187 Signal correlation is used to reduce radar interference minimum before switching to ENH.

  • Page 63: Mute Sec Tor

    KH 2020 Chap 1 MUTE SEC TOR PPI MODES AND PRE SEN TA TION 192 A predefined arc (sector) of the radar antenna sweep, 195 The following PPI modes are available for selection: over which it does not transmit radar. The sector must Relative Motion RM(R) be defined in the installation menu.

  • Page 64: Past Po Si Tion

    KH 2020 Chap 1 Man ual Sta bili sa tion CLOSEST POINT OF AP PROACH 202 Uses manually entered information for tide/wind 208 The minimum distance from Ownship that a target will direction (SET) and rate (DRIFT). achieve based on current speed and heading. Other Sta bili sa tion Sources CPA Limit 203 In addition to the three selectable stabilisation modes,...

  • Page 65: Gain, Sea & Rain

    KH 2020 Chap 1 GAIN, SEA & RAIN SEA (STC) 218 The sea (STC) control is a manual adjustment that reduces the sea clutter returns. Maximum attenuation takes place at zero range, decreasing until no reduction of signals or clutter occurs up to a range of 6 miles or greater. 219 Advancing the sea setting progressively reduces the near range clutter.

  • Page 66: Maps, Routes & Waypoint Po Si Tioning

    KH 2020 Chap 1 RAIN (FTC) MAPS, ROUTES & WAYPOINT PO SI TIONING 225 The rain control reduces clutter from rain, snow and 228 Maps, routes and waypoints can be positioned in one hail. The rain facility also provides attenuation of sea of two projections: Great Circle or Rhumb Line.
  • Page 67 KH 2020 Chap 1 FUNC TIONS Zone 3 - Ownship and Plotting Pa ram e ters (1) Ownship Parameters. Zone 1 - Ra dar Sys tem (2) Plotting Parameters. (1) Standby, Run. (3) Trail Parameters. (2) Selection of the Radar System. Zone 4 - VRM, EBL and Sig nal Con trols (3) Short, Medium, Long Pulse.
  • Page 68 KH 2020 Chap 2a CHAPTER 2A RADAR PLOTTING AIDS (3) To update the plot, position the cursor over the [•] ELEC TRONIC PLOTTING AID symbol of the target, press the SELECT pushbutton (centre), the [•] symbol flashes to acknowledge selection. Now reposition the cursor IN TRO DUC TION over the present position of the target and press the ACQ (Acquire) pushbutton, a vector is...

  • Page 69: Func Tions

    KH 2020 Chap 2a Plotting Ad di tional Tar gets TARGET DATA Up to 20 targets can be plotted on the display at the Func tion same time. When selected and plotted, targets are allocated a number, in sequential order from 1 to 99. When Data concerning a selected target may be displayed in 99 is reached numbers are allocated on the first free from 1 the Target Data box.
  • Page 70 KH 2020 Chap 2a PLOT MENU Guard Zones Two Guard Zones are available, one Fixed and the Func tion other Variable, each zone is preset to 0.5nm wide. The guard zones operate by directly ‘Searching’ the screen for Provides a selection of functions; Past Plot ON/OFF targets inside the zones.
  • Page 71 KH 2020 Chap 2a TRIAL MANOEUVRE Bear ing Limits The port and starboard bearing limits of both the Fixed (3) The cursor is automatically placed in the TRIAL and Variable guard zones default to 45° relative to MANOEUVRE box and the pop-up boxes and the Ownship’s heading line.
  • Page 72 KH 2020 Chap 2a EPA PER FOR MANCE SPEC I FI CA TION The following Table provides a list of EPA features and a description of each. FEATURES EPA DESCRIPTION PLOTTING MODE Relative Motion (After second plot it is possible to select either True or Relative vector). GROUND REFERENCE NOT APPLICABLE VECTOR FACILITIES...
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  • Page 74: Radar Plotting Aids

    KH 2020 Chap 2b CHAPTER 2B RADAR PLOTTING AIDS (4) Vector Mode - Provides the facility of true vectors IN TRO DUC TION when the display is in the RELATIVE motion mode, and relative vectors when the display is in the TRUE motion mode.

  • Page 75: Ata Plotting Con Trols 2B.2

    KH 2020 Chap 2b ATA PLOTTING CON TROLS Tar get Data To display target data, position the cursor on or near Ac quire Tar get the required target/vector and press the [Select] pushbutton. The target plot symbols and vector flash; data To manually acquire a target, position the cursor over on the selected target is displayed/ updated in the TARGET the target and press the [ACQ] Acquire pushbutton,...

  • Page 76: Sim U La Tion Mode 2B.3

    KH 2020 Chap 2b Alarm De-selection /Op er a tor Ac tion PLOT MENU Unacknowledged alarms cause a flashing red outline Func tion box to be displayed in the alarm box. To acknowledge the alarms, position the cursor in this box and press any Provides a selection of functions: Deleting all plots and pushbutton.

  • Page 77: Target Tote 2B.4

    KH 2020 Chap 2b (5) To return to the single target information display, LA BELS place the cursor over the bar at the top of the target tote display then press the right-hand pushbutton. To enable the LABELS facility: (1) Highlight the LABELS box and operate any PLOTTING LIM I TA TIONS pushbutton.
  • Page 78 KH 2020 Chap 2b Range 15 miles Bearing 350º Speed 16 kt Range 12 miles Course 160º Bearing 030º Speed 12 kt Course 270º 60 minutes Range 7.5 miles Bearing 015º Range 10 miles Speed Zero Bearing 330º Speed 16 kt 15 minutes Course 135º...

  • Page 79: Au To Matic Radar Plotting Aid 2B.6

    KH 2020 Chap 2b (4) Footprint Acquisition Zones - Provided to allow AU TO MATIC RADAR PLOTTING AID automatic acquisition over a defined area around Ownship. IN TRO DUC TION (5) Tracking - Acquired radar visible targets are automatically tracked to a range of 80nm, and The specification for the Automatic Radar Plotting Aid vectors are generated which indicate the course (ARPA) is provided at the rear of this chapter.

  • Page 80: Arpa Plotting Con Trols 2B.7

    KH 2020 Chap 2b (16) Tracking Overload - An alarm indicates Vec tor Mode attempted acquisition of the 51st target. To track an another target, requires one or more currently Change the vector presentation mode by positioning tracked targets to be released from tracking. the cursor in the Vector menu;...

  • Page 81: Guard Zones 2B.8

    KH 2020 Chap 2b Past His tory Bear ing Limits Target Past History can be displayed by selecting The port and starboard bearing limits of both the Fixed and Variable guard zones default to 45° relative to [PAST POSn] from the radar menus next to the radar display and pressing any pushbutton to select ON.

  • Page 82: Sim U La Tion Mode 2B.9

    KH 2020 Chap 2b SIM U LA TION MODE Anchor Watch If anchor watch limits are in operation (anchor symbol over target) and A simulation facility is provided for both a training and a the selected target moves more than the Anchor test purpose.
  • Page 83 KH 2020 Chap 2b Range 15 miles Bearing 350º Speed 16 kt Range 12 miles Course 160º Bearing 030º Speed 12 kt Course 270º 60 minutes Range 7.5 miles Bearing 015º Range 10 miles Speed Zero Bearing 330º Speed 16 kt 15 minutes Course 135º...

  • Page 84: Plot Menu 2B.11

    KH 2020 Chap 2b (3) To reset the ARPA computer and to delete all PLOT MENU plots, position the cursor in the DEL ALL box, the box is now highlighted. Press any pushbutton to Func tion reset the computer and to delete all plots. Provides a selection functions: Guard zone A highlighted box appears with the words:...
  • Page 85 KH 2020 Chap 2b (8) Any sector may be deleted by placing the cursor (5) To activate the FAZ, once in the correct position, over the sector and pressing the right-hand select a part of the menu box and press the pushbutton.
  • Page 86 KH 2020 Chap 2b (3) Draw the line, the end of the first line “sticks” to the (2) Press the centre pushbutton, the polyzones are cursor. Position the cursor where the first line is to then saved in the specific file space, with a given end and the second line is to start.

  • Page 87: Trial Menu 2B.14

    KH 2020 Chap 2b TRIAL MENU De lay The delay may be set to any value, in 1 minute Func tion increments from 1 to 30 minutes. The delay counts down to zero, from the selected delay period. Provides a graphical display of an intended change of course (CRSE) or speed of Ownship which can then The delay is adjusted using the trackerball in the be assessed in advance, enabling avoiding action to be...
  • Page 88 KH 2020 Chap 2b RANGE 12 GAIN TXA X 130 deg RINGS RAIN M.SPD 16.5 KT North up Correlator Centred 130 deg 16.5 KT RM(T) VIDEO STAB NORM DRIFT T. PAST POSN T. VECTOR 15 min (R/T) T. TRAILS 3 min (R/T) CPA LIMIT 2.0 min TCPA LIMIT...

  • Page 89: Target Tote 2B.16

    KH 2020 Chap 2b TARGET TOTE PLOTTING LIM I TA TIONS 103 This shows varied information on multiple targets: 106 Target plotting limitations using the ARPA include the Range/bearing (BRG), speed/course (CRSE), TCPA following: (Time to Closest Point of Approach) CPA (Closest Point of (1) Operator’s skill and accuracy when manually Approach) and BCT (Bow Crossing Time) BCR (Bow entering the Ownship’s speed.

  • Page 90: 50 Target Sim U La Tion - Num Bering Sys Tem

    KH 2020 Chap 2b 50 TARGET SIM U LA TION - NUM BERING SYS TEM 107 Targets are in 5 rows of 10 columns, with Ownship in 109 This numbering system is arbitrary and is merely to the centre of the ‘grid’. Ownship has a heading of 000 allow identification of the target echoes used in the and a log speed of 10KT.

  • Page 91: Au To Matic Iden Ti Fi Ca Tion Sys Tem

    KH 2020 Chap 2b (9) Lost Dangerous Plot - Where a dangerous plot is AU TO MATIC IDEN TI FI CA TION lost (no more messages being received), the red SYS TEM warning box produces a 'Lost Plot' alarm message and a Lost Plot symbol is placed on the display at the last known position of the plot.

  • Page 92: Guard Zones 2B.19

    KH 2020 Chap 2b NOTE: Vec tor Mode (1) Turning the Fixed Guard Zone off automatically 119 Change the vector presentation mode by positioning removes the Variable Guard Zone. the cursor in the Vector menu; press and hold the centre pushbutton [Mode] for 2 seconds. The Vector box is (2) Targets acquired and tracked when the Guard Zone was activated, continue to be tracked when the Guard Zone is outlined in red to indicate that vectors are displayed in the...

  • Page 93: Plot Menu 2B.20

    KH 2020 Chap 2b Alarm De-se lec tion /Op er a tor Ac tion TRIAL MENU 135 Unacknowledged alarms cause a flashing red outlined 138 This shadows ARPA operation, but does not box to be displayed in the alarm box. To acknowledge distinguish collision targets implied by the Trial the alarms, position the cursor in this highlighted box and Manoeuvre.

  • Page 94: Ata/Arpa/Ais Per For Mance Spec I Fi Ca Tion

    KH 2020 Chap 2b ATA/ARPA/AIS PER FOR MANCE SPEC I FI CA TION The following Table provides a list of ATA, ARPA and AIS features and a description of each. FEATURES ATA DESCRIPTION ARPA DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION TRACKING MODE Relative Motion Relative Motion True Motion (ATA/ARPA)/...
  • Page 95 KH 2020 Chap 2b FEATURES ATA DESCRIPTION ARPA DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ACQUISITION 0.1 to 40 Nautical miles. 0.1 to 80 Nautical miles. RANGE (ATA/ARPA) ACTIVATION 0.1 to 99 nautical miles. RANGE (AIS) ACQUISITION Vector for normally acquired target As ATA. Dependent on transmission rate from SPEED displayed after 11 scans.

  • Page 96: Interpreting The Ppi Display & Sart Operation

    KH 2020 Chap 3 CHAPTER 3 INTERPRETING THE PPI DISPLAY & SART OPERATION Blind Arcs IN TRO DUC TION Where the path of the transmitted energy is interrupted by the superstructure, funnels, masts, etc., beam or This Chapter contains information on interpreting the PPI display and operation of the SART (Search and energy scatter takes place.
  • Page 97 KH 2020 Chap 3 Where obstructions occur in close proximity to the Spu ri ous Echoes antenna, the radar beam can be dispersed causing target smearing to occur. This is indicated by a number of In built up areas and in narrow congested waters, transmitted energy may be reflected along a number of weaker echoes appearing around a stronger target echo on the display.

  • Page 98: The Radar Pic Ture

    KH 2020 Chap 3 Sea Clut ter In adverse weather conditions considerable echo Although echoes may be obtained from rain bearing return may be obtained from the sea. Under these clouds, due to the clouds’ density, fog does not greatly circumstances the sea clutter return may be greater than the affect the radar return signals.

  • Page 99: Search And Res Cue Tran Sponder (Sart)

    KH 2020 Chap 3 SEARCH AND RES CUE TRAN SPONDER Ra dar Side Lobes (SART) As the SART is approached side lobes from the radar antenna may show the SART responses as a series of arcs or concentric rings. These can be removed by the use of The Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) is a the anti-clutter sea control.
  • Page 100 KH 2020 Chap 3 To select the SART code only on the radar screen, SART OP ER A TION USING NU CLEUS 3 refer to Chapter 1 - “To Detune, To Display SART DIS PLAY Responses Only”. This off-centred tuning erases all normal radar images caused by echoes with the same frequency as In operation, the SART responds automatically using a the radar transmission.
  • Page 101 KH 2020 Chap 3 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK May 01 Original...
  • Page 102 KH 2020 Index (Chap 1-3) Operating Information Index acquire a target Bandwidth Acquire Target 2-7, 2-18 Baud Rates Setup Screen Acquire Target BCR/BCT 2-1, 2-6 ACQUISITION OPTIONS 2-21 Beacons ACQUISITION RANGE 2-22 Bearing ACQUISITION SPEED 2-22 Bearing discrimination Activating Waypoints 1-17 Bearing Limits 2-4, 2-8, 2-19...
  • Page 103 KH 2020 Index (Chap 1-3) C (Cont.) Creating Polyzones 2-12 EBL Box – Electronic Bearing Line 1-16 Cross pulse blanking Echoes Ghost Crt Test Spurious Cursor Editing Polyzones 2-13 Cursor box 1-24 Editing the Current Map 1-21 Cursor Control and Mode 1-9, 1-31 Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) 1-28...
  • Page 104 KH 2020 Index (Chap 1-3) Gain L SPD Box – Speed 1-14 GAIN 1-29 L spd box – speed 1-14 GAIN, Sea & rain 1-29 Labels 2-4, 2-13 GAIN/SEA/RAIN Box 1-12 Land Echoes GAIN/SEA/RAIN Box 1-16 Land Mode Ghost Echoes Land Mode 1-25 Ghost target...
  • Page 105 KH 2020 Index (Chap 1-3) P (Cont.) Nav menu 1-18 PLOTTING CONTROLS Navigation & Clutter Information 1-16 PLOTTING LIMITATIONS 2-4, 2-16, 2-20 New Target 2-9, 2-20 PLOTTING MODE NMEA Serial Input Message Communications Ports 1-7 PM box – Performance monitor 1-10 North Up (Azimuth Mode) Box 1-12...
  • Page 106 KH 2020 Index (Chap 1-3) R (Cont.) S (Cont.) Receiver Performance 1-10 Sector Selection 2-11 Ref. Target 2-11 Sector Storage Level indication 2-11 Reference Target 2-11 Sectors 2-6, 2-18 Reference Targets 2-6, 2-11 select a target reflected echo SET Box 1-14 Relative Motion with Relative Trail (RM(R)) 1-12...
  • Page 107 KH 2020 Index (Chap 1-3) T (Cont.) Target Acquisition 2-1, 2-6, 2-18 Trackerball TARGET CORRELATION 2-5, 2-22 Tracking 2-1, 2-6 Target data TRACKING Target Data 2-2, 2-3, 2-7, 2-13, 2-19 tracking accuracy 2-4, 2-6 TARGET DATA 2-2, 2-5, 2-21 TRACKING ACCURACY 2-21 Target Data box tracking accuracy...
  • Page 108 KH 2020 Index (Chap 1-3) Variable Guard Zone 2-3, 2-8, 2-19 Warning Set Up Screen Variable Range Marker 1-16 Watch Monitor Variable Range Marker (VRM) 1-28 WEAK ECHO SEARCH 2-1, 2-6 Variable Zone 2-8, 2-19 Wheel over point 1-30 VDU Box 1-19 WOP Box - Wheel Over Point 1-18...
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  • Page 110 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 4 & 5) INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING Table of Contents CHAPTER 4a INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS DISPLAYS Page • IN TRO DUC TION 4a.1 • PRE-INSTALLATION RE QUIRE MENTS 4a.1 • IN STAL LA TION IN STRUC TIONS 4a.1 •...
  • Page 111 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 4 & 5) Table of Contents Cont. CHAPTER 4c INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS TRANSCEIVER MkV Page • IN TRO DUC TION 4c.1 • Max i mum Rec om mended Wave guide Lengths 4c.1 • Safety Notes 4c.2 •...
  • Page 112 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 4 & 5) Table of Contents Cont. CHAPTER 4e INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS TRANSCEIVER MkVII (S-BAND) Page • GEN ERAL 4e.1 • Max i mum Rec om mended Wave guide Lengths 4e.1 • Com pass Safe Dis tances 4e.1 •...
  • Page 113 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 4 & 5) Table of Contents Cont. CHAPTER 4f INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS TRANSCEIVER MkVII (X-BAND) Page • GEN ERAL 4f.1 • Max i mum Rec om mended Wave guide Lengths 4f.1 • Com pass Safe Dis tances 4f.1 •...
  • Page 114 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 4 & 5) CHAPTER 5 DISPLAY COMMISSIONING Page • IN TRO DUC TION • TO CHANGE THE IN STAL LA TION PA RAM E TERS • In stal la tion Pa ram e ters • Test Cards 1 & 2 •...
  • Page 115 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 4 & 5) ILLUSTRATIONS Cont. CHAPTER 4a INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS DISPLAYS Page • Figure 15a - Nucleus 3 Display to Transmitter (MkVII - X-Band, Low Speed), via Dual Interswitch Unit: Interconnections 4a.31 • Figure 16a - Nucleus 3 Display to Transmitter (MkVII - X-Band, High Speed), via Dual Interswitch Unit: Interconnections 4a.33 •...
  • Page 116 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 4 & 5) ILLUSTRATIONS Cont. CHAPTER 4c INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS TRANSCEIVER MkV Page • Figure 10c - Low Speed Antenna A typical System Interconnection with Long Cables (CAE-A30-7) 4c.21 • Figure 11c - Typical High Speed Antenna System Interconnections (CAE-A30-8) 4c.22 •...
  • Page 117 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 4 & 5) ILLUSTRATIONS Cont. CHAPTER 4e INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS TRANSCEIVER MkVII (S-BAND) Page • Figure 1e - Thermal Overload Trip Unit 4e.2 • Figure 2e - Soft Start Unit CZZ-A14: Installation Diagram 4e.5 • Figure 3e - Soft Start Unit CZZ-A14: Component Layout 4e.6 •...
  • Page 118 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 4 & 5) ILLUSTRATIONS Cont. CHAPTER 4f INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS TRANSCEIVER MkVII (X-BAND) Page • Figure 1f - Turning Unit Fixing Centres and Outline Dimensions 4f.4 • Figure 2f - Turning Unit Mast Mounting 4f.5 • Figure 3f - Assembling Antenna to Turning Mechanism 4f.7 •...
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  • Page 120 KH 2020 Chap 4a CHAPTER 4A INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS - DISPLAYS IN TRO DUC TION IN STAL LA TION IN STRUC TIONS This Chapter provides information on installation of the NU CLEUS 5000 DIS PLAY system equipment. The overall chapter comprises a number of sections, each section covering the installation of Desk Top Dis play the different equipment types that comprise the overall...
  • Page 121 KH 2020 Chap 4a The diagrams listed in Table 4.1a below, provide installation information for the Nucleus Displays: Table 4.1a Figure Description Nucleus 3 5000 Display Installation Diagram (including: assembly, compass safe distances and unit weights). Nucleus 3 5000 Display Internal Connections. Nucleus 3 6000 Display (Pedestal) Installation Diagram (including: assembly, compass safe distances and unit weights).
  • Page 122 KH 2020 Chap 4a TO INSTALL NUCLEUS 3 5000 DISPLAY TOP ACCESS COVER (REMOVABLE) 1. Mark out the position of the 5000 Display Console, leaving sufficient clearance for the Operator, for ventilation & cable access. DANGER High voltage 2. Drill the required holes. 3.
  • Page 123 KH 2020 Chap 4a SCAN COILS ANCILLARY CONTROLS DEGAUSS ON/OFF FLYING FLYING LEAD LEAD 2-WAY IN LINE CONNECTORS CN10 CN11 NNR-A376 POWER SUPPLY ASSY TUBE BASE PCB NNR-A376 45-677-114 DC SUPPLIES VIDEO/DEFLECTION PCB NNR-A135-2 NNR-A371 DEGAUSS COILS LINE OUTPUT PART OF 22 PL1 TRANSFORMER TUBE BASE PCB...
  • Page 124 KH 2020 Chap 4a TO INSTALL THE NUCLEUS 3 6000 WORKSTATION 682 (OVERALL CASEWORK) Mark out the position of the pedestal, leaving sufficient clearance VENTILATION REAR VIEW CLEARANCE 10mm for the operator, for ventilation, and for cable access. 56° Drill the required bolt holes for the Anti-vibration mounts. Feed the ship's cables (power, signal, compass and log etc) through the rear or base of the pedestal.
  • Page 125 KH 2020 Chap 4a TO INSTALL THE NUCLEUS 6000A SPLIT DISPLAY A) DISPLAY UNIT AIR VENT LOUVRES Refer to the dimensioned drawing opposite for hole (10mm) locations. There is the option to either have Cable FRONT VIEW Connections to the rear of the unit or underneath SIDE VIEW (if underneath, cut out the hole as shown, swap the Connecting Plate and Blanking Plate over).
  • Page 126 KH 2020 Chap 4a MONITOR MAGNETIC AMPLIFIER PCB NNR-A536 COMPENSATION DEGAUSS COIL COIL 85-290-0027-001 3-PHASE SWITCHED TRANSFORMER MAINS OUTPUT (OPTIONAL) POWER UNIT Tx-SK NNR-A322 45-677-110 DC SUPPLIES MONITOR PSU DEFLECTION PCB VIDEO/TUBE 55-100-0087-001 45-980-0009-001 45-980-0008-001 BASE PCB GRID/HTR CON 1 45-980-0010-001 FUSES FILTER...
  • Page 127 KH 2020 Chap 4a COMPOSITE 38-CORE 12-CORE CABLE CABLE NUCLEUS 3 Mk IV UPMAST TRANSMITTER 5000, 6000, 7000 NNR-A55 CAE-A12-20 INPUT PCB SK7 - 12 SK1 - 6 WHITE COAX VIDEO VIDEO WHITE COAX VIDEO VIDEO SK19 - 24 SK13 - 18 GREY COAX GREY COAX SYNC...
  • Page 128 KH 2020 Chap 4a COMPOSITE COMPOSITE 38-CORE 12-CORE 12-CORE CABLE CABLE Mk V CABLE NUCLEUS 3 NNR-A66 CAE-A30-7 & CAE-A30-8 5000, 6000, 7000 INPUT PCB NNR-A55 CAN ADAPTER PCB NNR-A981 SK7 - 12 SK1 - 6 WHITE COAX VIDEO VIDEO WHITE COAX VIDEO VIDEO...
  • Page 129 KH 2020 Chap 4a COMPOSITE COMPOSITE 12-CORE 12-CORE CABLE NUCLEUS 3 Mk VII TRANSMITTER SOFT START UNIT 5000, 6000, 7000 NNR-A55 CTX-A9 CZZ-A14 INPUT PCB SK7 - 12 SK1 - 6 WHITE COAX VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 1 3 PHASE SK19 - 24 SK13 - 18 SYNC...
  • Page 130 KH 2020 Chap 4a COMPOSITE COMPOSITE 12-CORE 12-CORE CABLE NUCLEUS 3 Mk VII TRANSMITTER 5000, 6000, 7000 NNR-A55 CTX-A8 INPUT PCB TURNING MECHANISM SK7 - 12 SK1 - 6 WHITE COAX VIDEO VIDEO CAE-A30-6 VIDEO VIDEO 1 1TB1 1TB1 SK19 - 24 SK13 - 18 GREY COAX SYNC...
  • Page 131 KH 2020 Chap 4a COMPOSITE COMPOSITE 12-CORE 12-CORE CABLE NUCLEUS 3 Mk VII TRANSMITTER TURNING MECHANISM 5000, 6000, 7000 NNR-A55 CTX-A8 CAE-A30-5 INPUT PCB SK7 - 12 SK1 - 6 WHITE COAX VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 1 1TB1 1TB2 SK19 - 24 SK13 - 18 GREY COAX T OR Lt/G...
  • Page 132 KH 2020 Chap 4a 38-CORE COMPOSITE CABLE MKVI Tx UPMAST (CAE-A37/A45) LINK FITTING FOR DEFINED INPUT VOLTAGES 12-CORE SOFT START UNIT NUCLEUS 3 CABLE NEW STYLE BROWN MOTOR STANDARD NNR-A55 (CZZ-A14/2) OR HIGH SPEED JUNCTION BOX. 5000, 6000, 7000 AERIAL MOTOR CABLE L ( 3-CORE POWER)
  • Page 133 KH 2020 Chap 4a 38-CORE CABLE 38-CORE CABLE (CABLE M) (CABLE M) NUCLEUS 3 DISPLAY DUAL INTERSWITCH UNIT Mk VII TRANSMITTER SOFT START UNIT (HRC-A9) CTX-A9 CZZ-A14 INPUT PCB PLDA/B-2 PLTA/B-2 3PLB 3 PHASE MAINS TX RUN TX MUTE M PULSE 3SKK L PULSE CONTACTOR +VE...
  • Page 134 KH 2020 Chap 4a 38-CORE CABLE 38-CORE CABLE 38-CORE CABLE (CABLE M) (CABLE M) (CABLE M) NUCLEUS 3 DUAL INTERSWITCH UNIT HRC-A9 Mk V TRANSMITTER Mk IV TRANSMITTER INPUT/OUTPUT PCB NOTE 1 CAE-A30-7/8 CAE-A12-20 Tx CONTROL FROM DISPLAY TO TRANSCEIVER PLA-2/PLDB-2 PLTA-2/PLTB-2 TB1-B...
  • Page 135 KH 2020 Chap 4a MKVI Tx UPMAST (CAE-A37/A45) SOFT START UNIT (CZZ-A14/2) AERIAL MOTOR LINK FITTING FOR DEFINED INPUT VOLTAGES CABLE L ( 3-CORE POWER) 3 PHASE TO AE MOTOR R or 1 R or 1 NEW STYLE BROWN MOTOR STANDARD OR PHASE 1 HIGH SPEED JUNCTION BOX.
  • Page 136 KH 2020 Chap 4a 38-CORE CABLE 38-CORE CABLE (CABLE M) (CABLE M) NUCLEUS 3 DISPLAY DUAL INTERSWITCH UNIT Mk VII TRANSMITTER TURNING MECHANISM (HRC-A9) CTX-A8 CAE-A30-6 INPUT PCB PLDA/B-2 PLTA/B-2 3PLB 1TB1 1TB1 T OR Lt/G TX RUN TX MUTE MOTOR 0V M PULSE L PULSE...
  • Page 137 KH 2020 Chap 4a 38-CORE CABLE 38-CORE CABLE (CABLE M) (CABLE M) NUCLEUS 3 DISPLAY DUAL INTERSWITCH UNIT Mk VII TRANSMITTER (HRC-A9) CTX-A8 TURNING MECHANISM INPUT PCB CAE-A30-5 1TB1 1TB2 PLDA/B-2 PLTA/B-2 3PLB T OR Lt/G TX RUN B/Bk TX MUTE M PULSE MOTOR 0V L PULSE...
  • Page 138 KH 2020 Chap 4a FILTER SHIPS MAINS MAINS IN 230V L N E PRE-PRODUCTION ONLY 110/220 110/220 MON PSU FILTER L N E MONITOR ASSY PROCESSOR UNIT TO Tx CON 1 NUCLEUS 5000 EPA, ATA & ARPA MONITOR SHIPS MAINS FILTER** 230V MONITOR ASSY...
  • Page 139 KH 2020 Chap 4b CHAPTER 4B INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS - TRANSCEIVER MKIV MAX I MUM REC OM MENDED WAVE GUIDE IN TRO DUC TION LENGTHS Kelvin Hughes, or appointed agents, contracts only to The following maximum waveguide lengths are supply the equipment, supervise the installation and recommended: final connection of the equipment.
  • Page 140 KH 2020 Chap 4b The Upmast Transceiver must be mounted more than IN STAL LA TION OF UPMAST X-BAND 914mm above any flat surface, when the flat surface is TRANS CEIVER CAE-A12-20 (25KW) greater than the diameter swept by the antenna. The Upmast Transceiver must not be positioned in the GEN ERAL close proximity of any magnetic compass or D/F...
  • Page 141 KH 2020 Chap 4b Figure 1b - Upmast X-Band Transceiver CAE-A12-20 (25kW): Installation Dimensions Original 4b.3 May 01...
  • Page 142 KH 2020 Chap 4b TB1C TB1B TB1A POWER SUPPLY UNIT MODULATOR HEADING CONTROL LINE PCB VIDEO & SYNC TERMINAL PLATE EARTHING POINT ON UNDERSIDE SHIP'S MAINS MAINS FILTER SAFETY SWITCH DISPLAY (38 CORE CABLE CODE M) CD-4542 TX MONITOR ARM Figure 2b - X-Band Upmast Transceiver: Cable Routing May 01 4b.4...
  • Page 143 KH 2020 Chap 4b MON I TOR ARM CHECKS AFTER FITTING The Monitor Arm is positioned by means of a channel Setting to work instructions are described in Chapter 5, above the glands at the rear of the casting, and is Commissioning.
  • Page 144 KH 2020 Chap 4b Figure 4b - Assembly of Cable Gland to Upmast Transceiver/Turning Mechanism May 01 4b.6 Original...
  • Page 145 KH 2020 Chap 4b MK IV X-BAND UPMAST TRANSCEIVER (CAE-A12-20) TB1-B TX MON SIG TX MON 0V LONG ULSE MEDIUM PULSE TB1-C 38-CORE T or LtG TX READY (CABLE CODE M) TX RUN FROM DISPLAY MUTE TUNE TUNE IND B/Bk RX MON POWER START +27V...
  • Page 146 KH 2020 Chap 4b OP TIONAL MAINS ISO LA TOR (80-261-600) The mains iso la tor must be fit ted ad ja cent to the dis play or in the area of the op er a tors con trol room and con nected in par al lel with the main dis play.
  • Page 147 KH 2020 Chap 4b CA BLE SPEC I FI CA TIONS CA BLE CODES Each ca ble is iden ti fied by a let ter code which de fines the type of ca ble re quired, e.g. Ca ble code N is a 38-core ca ble.
  • Page 148 KH 2020 Chap 4b SMALL MULTI-CORE CA BLES These ca bles are to con form to DEF STAN 61-12 (part Table 4.3b - Cable Colour Abbreviations (38-Core) 5). Each ca ble is to con sist of a num ber of in su lated cores, col lec tively screened and clad in an outer sheath of PVC.
  • Page 149 KH 2020 Chap 4b POWER CA BLES These ca bles are used for ser vices re quir ing a mod er ate cur rent car ry ing ca pac ity, i.e. main sup plies. 2-Core E.P. Rub ber: Ca ble Code K: KH Ref er ence No.
  • Page 150 KH 2020 Chap 4b THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK May 01 4b.12 Original...
  • Page 151 KH 2020 Chap 4b NUCLEUS 3 DISPLAY Mk IV TRANSMITTER, X BAND (NNR) CAE-A12-20 38-CORE INPUT PCB CABLE (CABLE N) TB1-B TB1-C Tx RUN Tx MUTE M PULSE L PULSE TUNE TUNE IND T OR Lt/G Tx READY 90/180 AZIMUTH B/Bk Rx MONITOR HEADING LINE...
  • Page 152 KH 2020 Chap 4c CHAPTER 4C INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS - TRANSCEIVER MKV The diagram(s) listed in Table 4.1c, provide installation IN TRO DUC TION information for the Transmitter/Receiver Units used in this system. Kelvin Hughes, or appointed agents, contracts only to supply the equipment, supervise the installation and Table 4.1c final connection of the equipment.
  • Page 153 KH 2020 Chap 4c SAFETY NOTES EQUIP MENT LO CA TION Electrical power supplies are to be isolated to any part Trans ceiver and Turn ing Mech a nism of the platform when mounting an antenna/transceiver. A suitable safety platform or harness should be used to avoid The Transceiver/Turning Mechanism should be personal injury when working aloft.
  • Page 154 KH 2020 Chap 4c NOTE: FITTING The outer casing of the Transceiver must be bonded to the ship’s superstructure using a copper earthing strap Trans ceiver and Turn ing Mech a nism connected to the earthing point shown in Figure 1. The Antenna and Transceiver are specified and supplied separately.
  • Page 155 KH 2020 Chap 4c Figure 1c - Transceiver Fixing Centres and Outline Dimensions Sep 03 4c.4 Amdt 6...
  • Page 156 KH 2020 Chap 4c NOTE: COPPER EARTH STRAP TO SHIPS GROUND (TO BE SUPPLIED BY SHIPYARD) NOMINALLY 20mm x 2mm RIDGID OR FLEXABLE WAVEGUIDE TUBE WALL THICKNESS 12 MM MINIMUM ø14 mm MOUNTING PLATE AND STIFFENING PIECES CD-3817 15mm STEEL Figure 2c - Transceiver Mast Mounting Original 4c.5...
  • Page 157 KH 2020 Chap 4c THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK May 01 4c.6 Original...
  • Page 158 KH 2020 Chap 4c ASSEMBLY OF ANTENNA WAVEGUIDE TO ROTATING JOINT. SEAL WITH ‘DENSOTAPE’ OR SIMILAR COMPOUND. DO NOT USE FORCE WHEN ASSEMBLING. ASSEMBLY OF ANTENNA TO TURNING MECHANISM (NOTE: ONLY ONE SIDE IS DETAILED, THE OTHER SIDE IS ASSEMBLED IN THE SAME MANNER.) ASSEMBLE LOOSELY FIRST, ALIGN AND FIT WAVEGUIDE BOLTS BEFORE TIGHTENING ANTENNA RETAINING BOLTS.
  • Page 159 SER.N GRADE CODE.N CZZ-A22 GRADE II II EQUIPMENT CLASS B DISSIPATION MASS MANUFACTURED BY HAINAULT ENGLAND A DIVISION OF SMITHS INDUSTRIES AEROSPACE MOD RECORD 4 HOLES 12 DIA 70.5 KEYSWITCH 45-613-4205 45-063-158 POWER SUPPLY PCB CZZ-A186 LOAD DANGER MAINS FILTER...
  • Page 160 KH 2020 Chap 4c ELEC TRI CAL CON NEC TIONS 38-Core Cus tom Built Ca ble Ca ble Spec i fi ca tions The 38-core com pos ite ca ble (KH code num ber Each ca ble is iden ti fied by a let ter code which de fines 5344-701) is made for Kel vin Hughes and com prises the type of ca ble re quired, e.g.
  • Page 161 KH 2020 Chap 4c Small Multi-Core Ca bles TABLE 4.1 - 38-CORE CABLE COLOUR These ca bles con form to DEF STAN 61-12 (part 5). ABBREVIATIONS Each ca ble con sists of a num ber of in su lated cores, col lec tively screened and clad in a PVC outer sheath.
  • Page 162 KH 2020 Chap 4c Power Ca bles Trans ceiver Wiring These ca bles are used for ser vices re quir ing a Feed the 38-core composite cable into the Transceiver mod er ate cur rent car ry ing ca pac ity, i.e. main sup plies. and prepare as instructed in Figure 5c.
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  • Page 164 KH 2020 Chap 4c 1. Remove gland nut, plastic washer and seal and discard washer. 2. Thread cable (1N) through back of gland housing for approx 300mm. 3. Remove cable outer covering (exposing braid) back as far as 15mm from the gland housing. 4.
  • Page 165 KH 2020 Chap 4c ANTENNA +27V ANTENNA +27V S/Bn 2 CORE FROM Tx MON. ANTENNA 0V WHITE (VIDEO) CABLE - ANTENNA 0V Strip back outer 25mm. Cut centre core to 10mm and fold 10mm of braid back over outer. GREY (SYNC) CABLE - 38 CORE CABLE Strip back outer 35mm.
  • Page 166 KH 2020 Chap 4c BRUSHLESS MOTOR PCB CAE-236 S/Bn Y/Bn W/Bn 2 CORE FROM Tx MON. WHITE (VIDEO) CABLE - Strip back outer 25mm. Cut centre core to 10mm and fold 10mm of braid back over outer. G/Bk GREY (SYNC) CABLE - Strip back outer 35mm.
  • Page 167 KH 2020 Chap 4c NUCLEUS 3 5000 DISPLAY Mk V TRANSMITTER CAE-A30-7 38-CORE INPUT PCB CABLE (CABLE N) Tx RUN Tx MUTE M PULSE L PULSE TUNE TUNE IND T OR Lt/G Tx READY 90/180 AZIMUTH B/Bk Rx MONITOR HEADING LINE Tx MONITOR R/Bn V/Bk...
  • Page 168 KH 2020 Chap 4c Figure 9c - Low Speed Antenna Interswitched System Interconnections (CAE-A30-7) July 03 4c.20 Amdt. 5...
  • Page 169 KH 2020 Chap 4c Figure 10c - Low Speed Antenna A typical System Interconnection with Long Cables (CAE-A30-7) Original 4c.21 May 01...
  • Page 170 KH 2020 Chap 4c NUCLEUS 3 5000 DISPLAY Mk V TRANSMITTER CAE-A30-7 38-CORE INPUT PCB CABLE (CABLE N) Tx RUN Tx MUTE M PULSE L PULSE TUNE TUNE IND T OR Lt/G Tx READY 90/180 AZIMUTH B/Bk Rx MONITOR HEADING LINE Tx MONITOR R/Bn V/Bk...
  • Page 171 KH 2020 Chap 4c NUCLEUS 5000 DISPLAY DUAL INTERSWITCH UNIT Mk V TRANSMITTER HRC-A9 CAE-A30-7 38-CORE 38-CORE INPUT PCB CABLE CABLE (CABLE N) (CABLE N) PLDA-2 PLTA-2 Tx RUN Tx MUTE M PULSE L PULSE TUNE TUNE IND T OR Lt/G T OR Lt/G Tx READY 90/180 AZIMUTH...
  • Page 172 KH 2020 Chap 4c Figure 13c - High Speed Antenna: A Typical System Interconnection with Long Cables (CAE-A30-8) May 01 4c.24 Original...
  • Page 173 KH 2020 Chap 4c Figure 14c - Nucleus 3 Display - Radar Interswitch Unit - Transceiver Interconnections Amdt 2 4c.25 Oct 01...
  • Page 174 KH 2020 Chap 4c WIRING FOR 3 PHASE WIRING FOR SINGLE PHASE CABLE 211K 15 mm 1.D 15 mm 1.D CABLE GLAND CABLE GLAND CONNECT SCREENS TO EARTH 15 mm 1.D 15 mm 1.D FIT 20 AMP FUSES FIT 20 AMP FUSES CABLE GLAND CABLE GLAND SHIP'S SUPPLY...
  • Page 175 HRC-A28/2 GRADE II II EQUIPMENT CLASS DISSIPATION MASS 10 KELVIN HUGHES LTD MANUFACTURED BY HAINAULT ENGLAND A SMITHS INDUSTRIES PLC COMPANY MOD RECORD 11 11 XXXX-XX XXXX-XX 12mm DIA TYPICAL UNIT SUPPLIED WITH FITTING KIT HRC-A494 CD-3834 Figure 16c - Optional In-Line PSU: Installation Instructions Original 4c.27...
  • Page 176 KH 2020 Chap 4c THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK May 01 4c.28 Original...
  • Page 177 KH 2020 Chap 4d CHAPTER 4D INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS - TRANSCEIVER MKVI SAFETY NOTES IN TRO DUC TION This Chapter provides information on installation of the Ob serve the Health and Safety No tices at the system equipment. The overall chapter comprises a front of this man ual.
  • Page 178 KH 2020 Chap 4d EQUIP MENT LOCATION OP TIONAL MAINS ISO LA TOR (80-261-600) The Mains Iso la tor must be sited ad ja cent to the dis play or in the area of the op er a tors con trol room and UPMAST TX/RX (CAEA37/A45) AND TURN ING con nected in par al lel with the main dis play.
  • Page 179 KH 2020 Chap 4d TABLE 1: Trip Unit Cableform Connections TERMINAL No. WIRE COLOUR WIRE No. MARKERS FROM 14/22 BN/BU 95NC KEYSWITCH NEON BN/BK TB1-1 BN/BN TB1-2 BN/R TB1-3 A2/96NC PCB SKA BN/BU 14/22 Set the blue trip button to the H (handset) position. Set the dial position on the trip unit to the position shown in Table 2.
  • Page 180 KH 2020 Chap 4d TABLE 2: Trip Unit Dial Positions ANTENNA MOTOR THERMAL OVERLOAD TRIP DIAL POSITION SPEED VOLTAGE UNIT - PART NO. 1.5A 25 rpm 440 V 45-617-1156-04 GM-0152 1.6A 25 rpm 415 V 45-617-1156-04 GM-0153 1.7A 25 rpm 380 V 45-617-1156-04 GM-0153...
  • Page 181 KH 2020 Chap 4d Figure 2d - Soft Start Unit (CZZ-A14): Installation Diagram Original 4d.5 May 01...
  • Page 182 KH 2020 Chap 4d THREE PHASE SWITCHING PCB CZZ-A159 THERMAL TRIP CONTACTOR OVERLOAD UNIT SOFT START UNIT CZZ-A14 THREE PHASE SWITCHING PCB CZZ-A159 THERMAL TRIP CONTACTOR OVERLOAD UNIT SOFT START UNIT WITH INLINE PSU CZZ-A14/2 CD-0214 Figure 3d - Soft Start Unit (CZZ-A14-*): Component Layout May 01 4d.6 Original...
  • Page 183 KH 2020 Chap 4d With ref er ence to Fig ures 4d and 5d, in stall the upmast UPMAST TRANS CEIVER (CAEA37) AND turn ing mech a nism as fol lows: TURN ING MECH A NISM (CAE-A42/41) (1) Fit the coupling element and sealing ring to the antenna connector.
  • Page 184 KH 2020 Chap 4d Op tional Tx Mon i tor Arm (CAE-A38) WARN INGS NOTE: THE UPMAST TRANS CEIVER/TURNING The Tx Monitor Arm is connected to the Control PCB. MECH A NISM MUST NOT BE LIFTED BY THE AN TENNA AND MUST BE HOISTED TO THE FIXING The Monitor Arm is an optional item and is fitted to the PO SI TION USING A SE CURED BLOCK AND outer casing.
  • Page 185 KH 2020 Chap 4d Figure 4d - Transceiver (CAE-A37/A45), Turning Mechanism (CAE-A41, A42) and Antennas: Installation Dimensions Amdt.2 4d.9 Oct 01...
  • Page 186 KH 2020 Chap 4d MOTOR CABLE 38 CORE CABLE 50mm HOLE IN MOUNTING S BAND CO-AX PLATE REQUIRED FOR MOTOR CABLE ENTRY 4 FIXING HOLES 4 FIXING HOLES 100mm HOLE TUBE THICKNESS IN MOUNTING 12 MM MINIMUM MAX 2M PLATE REQUIRED FOR S BAND CO-AX CABLE ENTRY MOUNTING PLATE AND...
  • Page 187 KH 2020 Chap 4d OP TIONAL MAINS ISO LA TOR (80-261-600) Ref er to Fig ure 6d and se cure the Mains Iso la tor in the re quired po si tion (no fit tings are sup plied). WIRING FOR 3 PHASE WIRING FOR SINGLE PHASE CABLE 211K...
  • Page 188 KH 2020 Chap 4d TABLE 4: 38-Core Cable Colour Abbreviations TABLE 4 (Cont.): 38-Core Cable Colour Abbreviations ABBREVIATION COLOUR ABBREVIATION COLOUR BROWN VIOLET BLUE ORANGE GREEN PINK YELLOW TURQUOISE WHITE SLATE (grey) BLACK RED/BLUE 12-core Com pos ite Ca ble RED/GREEN The 12-core composite cable (KH code number RED/YELLOW...
  • Page 189 KH 2020 Chap 4d Power Ca bles COVER RE MOVAL These ca bles are used for ser vices re quir ing a Be fore any elec tri cal con nec tions can be made, cov ers mod er ate cur rent car ry ing ca pac ity, i.e. main sup plies. have to be re moved from the fol low ing equip ment: (1) Upmast Turning Mechanism.
  • Page 190 KH 2020 Chap 4d Figure 7d - Cable Gland Assembly May 01 4d.14 Original...
  • Page 191 KH 2020 Chap 4d Figure 8d - Upmast Transceiver: PCB Location and Cableform Routing Original 4d.15 May 01...
  • Page 192 KH 2020 Chap 4d WIRING DI A GRAMS CHECKS AF TER FITTING Elec tri cal con nec tions for upmast and downmast trans ceiver sys tems are de tailed on the fol low ing The upmast turn ing mech a nism must be checked for wir ing di a grams: se cu rity and free dom to ro tate.
  • Page 193 KH 2020 Chap 4d TX MONITOR ARM (PART OF CAE-A38) MOTOR FROM SOFT START UNIT JUNCTION LINK FITTING FOR DEFINED INPUT VOLTAGES NEW STYLE BROWN MOTOR STANDARD OR NEW STYLE BROWN MOTOR STANDARD OR HIGH SPEED JUNCTION BOX. HIGH SPEED JUNCTION BOX. TO MONITOR CONTROL BOARD TX MON SIG...
  • Page 194 KH 2020 Chap 4d CZZ - A14/2 CABLE L CABLE L (3-CORE (3-CORE R or 1 R or 1 POWER) POWER) B or 2 B or 2 3 PHASE TO 3 PHASE Y or 3 CABLE B Y or 3 AE MOTOR SHIP’S SUPPLY (3-CORE...
  • Page 195 KH 2020 Chap 4d 38-CORE COMPOSITE CABLE MKVI Tx UPMAST (CAE-A37/A45) LINK FITTING FOR DEFINED INPUT VOLTAGES 12-CORE SOFT START UNIT CABLE NUCLEUS 3 NEW STYLE BROWN MOTOR STANDARD NNR-A55 (CZZ-A14/2) OR HIGH SPEED JUNCTION BOX. 5000, 6000, 7000 AERIAL MOTOR CABLE L ( 3-CORE POWER)
  • Page 196 KH 2020 Chap 4d MKVI Tx UPMAST (CAE-A37/A45) SOFT START UNIT (CZZ-A14/2) AERIAL MOTOR LINK FITTING FOR DEFINED INPUT VOLTAGES CABLE L ( 3-CORE POWER) 3 PHASE TO AE MOTOR R or 1 R or 1 NEW STYLE BROWN MOTOR STANDARD OR PHASE 1 HIGH SPEED JUNCTION BOX.
  • Page 197 KH 2020 Chap 4e CHAPTER 4E INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS - TRANSCEIVER MKVII (S-BAND) SAFETY NOTES GEN ERAL This sec tion pro vides in stal la tion in for ma tion for MkVII Ob serve the Health and Safety No tices at the Downmast S-Band Trans ceiver.
  • Page 198 KH 2020 Chap 4e Cable runs between the transceiver and the antenna DOWNMAST TRANS CEIVER (CTX-A9) turning mechanism should be kept to a minimum length, i.e. Less than 35m, with as few bends and twists as The fol low ing points must be con sid ered when possible.
  • Page 199 KH 2020 Chap 4e Con nect the cableform wires as shown in Ta ble 1. Set the dial position on the trip unit to the position TABLE 1: Trip Unit Cableform Connections TERMINAL No. WIRE COLOUR WIRE No. MARKERS FROM 14/22 BN/BU 95NC...
  • Page 200 KH 2020 Chap 4e TABLE 2: Trip Unit Dial Positions ANTENNA MOTOR THERMAL OVERLOAD TRIP DIAL POSITION SPEED VOLTAGE UNIT - PART NO. 1.5A 25 rpm 440 V 45-617-1156-04 GM-0152 1.6A 25 rpm 415 V 45-617-1156-04 GM-0153 1.7A 25 rpm 380 V 45-617-1156-04 GM-0153...
  • Page 201 KH 2020 Chap 4e Figure 2e - Soft Start Unit CZZ-A14: Installation Diagram Original 4e.5 May 01...
  • Page 202 KH 2020 Chap 4e THREE PHASE SWITCHING PCB CZZ-A159 THERMAL TRIP CONTACTOR OVERLOAD UNIT SOFT START UNIT CZZ-A14 CD-4566 Figure 3e - Soft Start Unit CZZ-A14: Component Layout May 01 4e.6 Original...
  • Page 203 KH 2020 Chap 4e With ref er ence to Fig ures 4e and 5e, in stall the upmast UPMAST TURNING MECH A NISM (CAE-A42/41) turn ing mech a nism as fol lows: (1) Fit the coupling element and sealing ring to the WARNING antenna connector.
  • Page 204 KH 2020 Chap 4e Op tional Tx Mon i tor Arm (CAE-A38) WARN INGS Using a 12 mm span ner, re lease the six bolts se cur ing THE UPMAST TRANS CEIVER/TURNING the rear cover to the Turn ing Mech a nism and re move MECH A NISM MUST NOT BE LIFTED BY THE the cover.
  • Page 205 KH 2020 Chap 4e Figure 4e - Turning Mechanism (CAE-A41, A42): Installation Dimensions Original 4e.9 May 01...
  • Page 206 KH 2020 Chap 4e MOTOR CABLE 38 CORE CABLE 50mm HOLE IN MOUNTING S BAND CO-AX PLATE REQUIRED FOR MOTOR CABLE ENTRY 4 FIXING HOLES 4 FIXING HOLES 100mm HOLE TUBE THICKNESS IN MOUNTING 12 MM MINIMUM MAX 2M PLATE REQUIRED FOR S BAND CO-AX CABLE ENTRY MOUNTING PLATE AND...
  • Page 207 KH 2020 Chap 4e DOWNMAST TRANS CEIVER (CTX-A9) DOWNMAST TRANS CEIVERS HF CO-AXIAL CA BLE A semi-rigid co-axial ca ble is used to con nect the S-Band Downmast Trans ceiver to the An tenna (re fer WARNING to Fig ure 7e). The ca ble is sup plied cut to length with a con nec tor fit ted to each end.
  • Page 208 KH 2020 Chap 4e TOP VIEW BETWEEN FIXING CENTRES 88.4 122.6 BETWEEN FIXING CENTRES 15.8mm SLOT SYNC. & VIDEO SOCKETS CABLE ENTRIES OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE Transmitter Weight : 30kg At Relative Humidity 0% : -15 C to +55 C At Relative Humidity 95% : +40 C Power Consumption : 140W COMPASS SAFE DISTANCES :-...
  • Page 209 KH 2020 Chap 4e MKVI OR MKVII TURNING MECHANISM BOTTOM OF ROTATING JOINT ROTATE UNTIL 2mm - 5mm OF THREAD IS PROTRUDING MINIMUM BENDING RADIUS 80mm ALL PART Nos AS SHOWN FOR CONNECTOR ZV 9759 TX END *3 BOLTS (FLANGE BOLTS) *3 SPRING WASHERS *"O"...
  • Page 210 KH 2020 Chap 4e 12 BOLTS HEX. HEAD M6 25mm STEEL (20-251-1200-11) 6 WASHERS M6 STEEL (20-281-1063-11) CLAMP PLATE (2 HALVES) (TCR 1345) SPACER (2 HALVES) (TCR 1343) SEAL (2 HALVES) (TCR 1344) SPACER (2 HALVES) (TCR 1343) DECKGLAND BODY (TCR 1340) GASKET (TCR 1342)
  • Page 211 KH 2020 Chap 4e FITTING THE COAXIAL DECK GLAND (TCR A37) STEEL DECK To fit the deck gland to a steel deck, refer to diagrams (A) (see previous figure) and (E) and proceed as follows: Weld the deck plate (TCR 1341) to the deck. Pierce the deck with a 64 mm (2.5") diameter hole, concentric with the deck plate.
  • Page 212 KH 2020 Chap 4e OP TIONAL MAINS ISO LA TOR (80-261-600) Ref er to Fig ure 10e and se cure the Mains Iso la tor in the re quired po si tion (no fit tings are sup plied). WIRING FOR 3 PHASE WIRING FOR SINGLE PHASE CABLE 211K...
  • Page 213 KH 2020 Chap 4e ELEC TRI CAL CON NEC TION 38-Core Cus tom Built Ca ble The 38-core com pos ite ca ble (KH code num ber 5344-701) is made for Kel vin Hughes and com prises CA BLE SPEC I FI CA TIONS the fol low ing: Each ca ble is iden ti fied by a let ter code which de fines (1) 4 cores of 32/0.2 mm copper wire.
  • Page 214 KH 2020 Chap 4e TABLE 4: 38-Core Cable Colour Abbreviations TABLE 4 (Cont.): 38-Core Cable Colour Abbreviations ABBREVIATION COLOUR ABBREVIATION COLOUR VIOLET/YELLOW BLUE VIOLET/WHITE GREEN WHITE/RED YELLOW WHITE CO-AX WHITE SLATE CO-AX BLACK NO CONNECTION BROWN VIOLET ORANGE 12-core Com pos ite Ca ble PINK The 12-core composite cable (KH code number TURQUOISE...
  • Page 215 KH 2020 Chap 4e Power Ca bles COVER RE MOVAL These ca bles are used for ser vices re quir ing a Be fore any elec tri cal con nec tions can be made, cov ers mod er ate cur rent car ry ing ca pac ity, i.e. main sup plies. have to be re moved from the fol low ing equip ment: (1) Upmast Turning Mechanism.
  • Page 216 KH 2020 Chap 4e Figure 11e - Cable Gland Assembly May 01 4e.20 Original...
  • Page 217 KH 2020 Chap 4e Original 4e.21 May 01...
  • Page 218 KH 2020 Chap 4e TX MICROCONTROLLER PCB MODULATOR ON BACK OF ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY 1TB1 PLT PLS FILTER 2/3 CORE TO SOFT START OR INVERTER UNIT CO-AXES FROM 38 CORE (NUCLEUS 2) OR 12 CORE (NUCLEUS 3) (OR DIRECT IF RS232 USED) RS232 2 CORE (OPTION)
  • Page 219 KH 2020 Chap 4e The type of Motor can be identified as follows: WIRING DI A GRAMS (1) First remove the wiring cover from the motor Elec tri cal con nec tions for upmast and downmast trans ceiver sys tems are de tailed on the fol low ing (2) Old style motors have wires U5, V5, W5 wir ing di a grams: connected to connectors U1, V1, W1 respectively.
  • Page 220 KH 2020 Chap 4e TX MONITOR ARM (PART OF CAE-A38) FROM SOFT MOTOR START UNIT JUNCTION LINK FITTING FOR DEFINED INPUT VOLTAGES NEW STYLE BROWN MOTOR STANDARD OR NEW STYLE BROWN MOTOR STANDARD OR HIGH SPEED JUNCTION BOX. HIGH SPEED JUNCTION BOX. TO MONITOR CONTROL BOARD TX MON SIG...
  • Page 221 KH 2020 Chap 4e SOFT START UNIT CZZ-A14 3 PHASE SHIP’S SUPPLY 3 CORE TURNING MECHANISM CABLE L Mk VII TRANSMITTER CAE-A41 OR CAE-A42 CTX-A9 3SKK PHASE 1 CONTACTOR +VE CONTACTOR RTN PHASE 2 PHASE 3 3 CORE 3 CORE (CABLE L) (CABLE B) 1TB1...
  • Page 222 KH 2020 Chap 4e NUCLEUS 3 DISPLAY Mk VII TRANSMITTER CTX-A9 38-CORE INPUT PCB CABLE (CABLE N) 3PLB Tx RUN Tx MUTE M PULSE L PULSE TUNE TUNE IND Tx READY 90/180 AZIMUTH Rx MONITOR HEADING LINE CONTROL PANEL 2PLB T or LtG MODULATOR +27V MODULATOR 0V...
  • Page 223 KH 2020 Chap 4e Figure 17e - Nucleus 3 Interswitched System Connection Amdt.5 4e.27 July 03...
  • Page 224 KH 2020 Chap 4e Figure 18e - Nucleus 3 Display to Dual Interswitch Unit to Downmast Transceiver CTX-A9 and MkVI Turning Mechanism with Soft Start Unit July 03 4e.28 Amdt.5...
  • Page 225 KH 2020 Chap 4e COMPOSITE 12-CORE (CABLE R) NUCLEUS 3 Mk VII TRANSMITTER 5000, 6000, 7000 CTX-A9 INPUT PCB WHITE COAX VIDEO VIDEO 1 GREY COAX SYNC SYNC 1 CONTROL PCB NOTE 1 3PLX BLACK CAN HI CAN HI WHITE CAN LO CAN LO BLUE...
  • Page 226 KH 2020 Chap 4e Figure 20e - Nucleus 3 Interswitched CANbus System Configuration Oct 01 4e.30 Amdt.2...
  • Page 227 KH 2020 Chap 4e Figure 21e - Nucleus 3 Display to RIU to Downmast Transceiver CTX-A9 and Turning Mechanism with Soft Start Unit Amdt.5 4e.31 July 03...
  • Page 228 KH 2020 Chap 4e LONG CA BLE RUNS IN TRO DUC TION Where the distance between the transceiver and the display is greater than 65 metres up to a maximum of 180 metres, low loss co-axial cables must be used as specified below.
  • Page 229 KH 2020 Chap 4f CHAPTER 4F INSTALLATION & INTERCONNECTIONS - TRANSCEIVER MKVII (X-BAND) The elec tron ics for the downmast sys tem, are housed GEN ERAL in a sep a rate bulk head mounted en clo sure. The downmast trans ceiver is con nected to the turn ing mech a nism, via elliptical waveguide or waveguide 16.
  • Page 230 KH 2020 Chap 4f EQUIP MENT LO CA TION DOWNMAST TRANS CEIVER (CTX-A8) The fol low ing points must be con sid ered when se lect ing a suit able site for the Downmast Trans ceiver: TURNING MECH A NISM (CAE-A30-5 & CAE-A30-6)) (1) The transceiver is designed for bulkhead mounting.
  • Page 231 KH 2020 Chap 4f (6) Hoist the Turning Mechanism and Antenna IN STAL LA TION assembly, (ensuring the slings do not foul with the Array), to the mounting plate. DO NOT LIFT BY THE ANTENNA. TURNING MECH A NISM (CAE-A30-5 & (7) Mount the Turning Unit facing forward (removable cover facing aft).
  • Page 232 KH 2020 Chap 4f Figure 1f - Turning Unit Fixing Centres and Outline Dimensions Sep 03 4f.4 Amdt 6...
  • Page 233 KH 2020 Chap 4f NOTE: COPPER EARTH STRAP TO SHIPS GROUND (TO BE SUPPLIED BY SHIPYARD) NOMINALLY 20mm x 2mm RIDGID OR FLEXABLE WAVEGUIDE TUBE WALL THICKNESS 12 MM MINIMUM ø14 mm MOUNTING PLATE AND STIFFENING PIECES CD-3817 15mm STEEL Figure 2f - Turning Unit Mast Mounting Original 4f.5...
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  • Page 235 KH 2020 Chap 4f ASSEMBLY OF ANTENNA WAVEGUIDE TO ROTATING JOINT. SEAL WITH ‘DENSOTAPE’ OR SIMILAR COMPOUND. DO NOT USE FORCE WHEN ASSEMBLING. ASSEMBLY OF ANTENNA TO TURNING MECHANISM (NOTE: ONLY ONE SIDE IS DETAILED, THE OTHER SIDE IS ASSEMBLED IN THE SAME MANNER.) ASSEMBLE LOOSELY FIRST, ALIGN AND FIT WAVEGUIDE BOLTS BEFORE TIGHTENING ANTENNA RETAINING BOLTS.
  • Page 236 KH 2020 Chap 4f DOWNMAST TRANS CEIVER (CTX-A8) WAVE GUIDE IN STAL LA TION This section deals with the installation of the waveguide between the Turning Mechanism and the WARNING Transmitter/Receiver. It is not concerned with waveguide items inside the equipment. EN SURE THAT ALL POWER SUP PLIES IN THE VI CIN ITY OF THE TRANS CEIVER ARE ISO LATED Carefully and correctly installed waveguides are, up to...
  • Page 237 KH 2020 Chap 4f TOP VIEW BETWEEN FIXING CENTRES 88.4 122.6 BETWEEN FIXING CENTRES 15.8mm SLOT SYNC. & VIDEO SOCKETS CABLE ENTRIES OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE Transmitter Weight : 30kg At Relative Humidity 0% -15 C to +55 C At Relative Humidity 95% : +40 C Power Consumption : CAE-A30-5 340W 500VA CAE-A30-6 275W 400VA...
  • Page 238 KH 2020 Chap 4f CD-3782 Figure 5f - Elliptical Waveguide Assembly Original 4f.11 May 01...
  • Page 239 KH 2020 Chap 4f Elliptical Waveguide Assembly Techniques Tools and Materials Required for Assembly grease to the outside surface of the gasket (refer to Figure 3). Clean any silicone grease from the exposed copper using solvent. Knife, Metal snips, Teflon tape, Bottle brush, Small flat file, Hacksaw (fine blade), Rule (150 mm), Mallet (plastic or nylon head), Wrenches (two needed: adjustable 3/4"...
  • Page 240 KH 2020 Chap 4f Elliptical Waveguide Assembly Techniques (continued) Step 8) Place smaller "O" ring gasket into groove in Step 10) The waveguide should be checked for leaks whenever connectors are attached, when connector connector body. Do not apply silicone grease to this attached waveguide is received on site or after gasket.
  • Page 241 KH 2020 Chap 4f Elliptical Waveguide Assembly Techniques (continued) DECK FEED -THRU (PART No. 45-748-817) CLAMP (FITS OUTSIDE FLANGE WHEN ASSEMBLED) SEALING WASHER 8 HOLES Ø 8mm (5/16") FLANGE HALVES RUBBER BOOT Description Step 4) Remove the rubber boot. Drill an 8 mm (5/16") The deck feed through kit is designed to permit a clearance hole through the deck at the locations which weatherproof path through a deck for an elliptical...
  • Page 242 KH 2020 Chap 4f Elliptical Waveguide Assembly Techniques (continued) TORQUE 15-20 N-m THIN LOCK (11-15 lb-ft) HANGER KIT (85-283-303) RECOMMENDED HANGER SPACING ANGLE ADAPTOR KIT (85-283-304) THREADED ROD SUPPORT KIT TORQUE (5 PER KIT) 7-14 N-m (45-748-819) (5-10 lb-ft) NOTE: THE HANGER CAN ACCOMODATE TWISTING OVER LONG LENGTHS BELOW: FORM HANGER AROUND WAVEGUIDE, SQUEEZE TABS TOGETHER SLIP NUT UNDER OPPOSITE TAB AND TIGHTEN BOLT UNTIL GAP G IS 8mm (5/16") Original...
  • Page 243 KH 2020 Chap 4f OP TIONAL MAINS ISO LA TOR (80-261-600) With ref er ence to Fig ure 6f, se cure the Mains Iso la tor in the re quired po si tion (no fit tings are sup plied). WIRING FOR 3 PHASE WIRING FOR SINGLE PHASE CABLE 211K...
  • Page 244 KH 2020 Chap 4f ELEC TRI CAL CON NEC TION CA BLE SPEC I FI CA TIONS Each ca ble is iden ti fied by a let ter code which de fines the type of ca ble re quired, e.g. Ca ble code N is a 38-core ca ble.
  • Page 245 KH 2020 Chap 4f TABLE 5: 38-Core Cable Colour Abbreviations ABBREVIATION COLOUR ABBREVIATION COLOUR WHITE/RED WHITE CO-AX BLUE SLATE CO-AX GREEN NO CONNECTION YELLOW Small Multi-Core Ca bles WHITE BLACK These ca bles con form to DEF STAN 61-12 (part 5). Each ca ble con sists of a num ber of in su lated cores, BROWN col lec tively screened and clad in a PVC outer sheath.
  • Page 246 KH 2020 Chap 4f GEN ERAL PCB LO CA TIONS AND CABLEFORM ROUTING Be fore start ing elec tri cal con nec tion ob serve the fol low ing: Lo ca tion of PCBs and cableform rout ing in the turn ing mech a nism are shown on Fig ure 7f.
  • Page 247 KH 2020 Chap 4f 38 Core Cable Seal Plastic Washer Tx Mon Arm Cable Secure cable to ‘P' clip 300mm Approx. Casting Gland Rubber Seal Gland housing Outer Cover Ferrule Seal Braid Cable Outer Covering VIEW SHOWING CABLE ENTRY AND FIXING Azimuth/Heading Line PCB Tx Monitor Arm Safety Switch...
  • Page 248 KH 2020 Chap 4f TX MICROCONTROLLER PCB MODULATOR ON BACK OF ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY 1TB1 PLT PLS FILTER CO-AXES FROM 38 CORE (NUCLEUS 2) OR 12 CORE (NUCLEUS 3) (OR DIRECT IF RS232 USED) RS232 2 CORE (OPTION) POWER CABLE PRE-PULSE 12/25 CORE TO (OPTION) TURNING MECHANISM...
  • Page 249 KH 2020 Chap 4f WIRING DI A GRAMS CHECKS AFTER FITTING Elec tri cal con nec tions for downmast trans ceiver sys tems are de tailed on the fol low ing wir ing di a grams: The upmast turn ing mech a nism must be checked for se cu rity and free dom to ro tate.
  • Page 250 KH 2020 Chap 4f Mk VII TRANSMITTER TURNING MECHANISM CTX-A8 CAE-A30-6 1TB1 1TB1 T OR Lt/G MOTOR 0V MOTOR +ve 26V 3SKK MOTOR START (+27V) MOTOR START RTN 3SKM +27V 9SKA NEON SIGNAL NEON RETURN AZIMUTH HEADING LINE Tx MON 0V Tx MONITOR Tx MON SIG 12 CORE...
  • Page 251 KH 2020 Chap 4f Mk VII TRANSMITTER TURNING MECHANISM CTX-A8 CAE-A30-5 1TB1 1TB2 T OR Lt/G B/Bk MOTOR 0V R/Bk MOTOR +ve 36V R/Bn 3SKK 1TB1 MOTOR START (+27V) MOTOR START RTN 3SKM +27V 9SKA NEON SIGNAL NEON RETURN AZIMUTH HEADING LINE Tx MON 0V Tx MONITOR...
  • Page 252 KH 2020 Chap 4f NUCLEUS 3 DISPLAY Mk VII TRANSMITTER CTX-A8 38-CORE INPUT PCB CABLE (CABLE N) 3PLB Tx RUN Tx MUTE M PULSE L PULSE TUNE TUNE IND Tx READY 90/180 AZIMUTH Rx MONITOR HEADING LINE CONTROL PANEL 2PLB T or LtG MODULATOR +27V MODULATOR 0V...
  • Page 253 KH 2020 Chap 4f NUCLEUS 3 DISPLAY DUAL INTERSWITCH UNIT Mk VII TRANSMITTER (HRC-A9) CTX-A8 38-CORE 38-CORE INPUT PCB CABLE CABLE (CABLE N) (CABLE N) PLDA/B-2 PLTA/B-2 3PLB Tx RUN Tx MUTE M PULSE L PULSE TUNE TUNE IND Tx READY 90/180 AZIMUTH Rx MONITOR HEADING LINE...
  • Page 254 KH 2020 Chap 4f COMPOSITE 12-CORE NUCLEUS 3 (CABLE R) Mk VII TRANSMITTER 5000, 6000, 7000 CTX-A8 INPUT PCB WHITE COAX VIDEO VIDEO 1 GREY COAX SYNC SYNC 1 CONTROL PCB NOTE 1 3PLX BLACK CAN HI CAN HI WHITE CAN LO CAN LO BLUE...
  • Page 255 KH 2020 Chap 4f Figure 14f - Nucleus 3 Interswitched (via RIU) CANbus System Connection July 03 4f.28 Amdt. 5...
  • Page 256 KH 2020 Chap 4f LONG CA BLE RUNS IN TRO DUC TION Where the distance between the transceiver and the display is greater than 65 metres up to a maximum of 180 metres, low loss co-axial cables must be used as specified below.
  • Page 257 KH 2020 Chap 4f THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK May 01 4f.30 Original...
  • Page 258 KH 2020 Chap 5 CHAPTER 5 DISPLAY COMMISSIONING (3) From the Standby screen select the GO TO IN TRO DUC TION MENUS function, the Standby screen is replaced with the following menus: Prior to switching-on the display, read the Caution and Warning Notices contained in TO CHANGE THE INSTALLATION PARAMETERS Paragraphs.
  • Page 259 KH 2020 Chap 5 To change the display from Master to Slave or Other: SINGLE TX To change the Transceiver Type: (1) Position the cursor, using the trackerball, in the DISPLAY box. (1) Position the cursor, using the trackerball, in the (2) Select the display required, as shown in the appropriate TRANSCEIVER box, the box is now pop-down boxes;...
  • Page 260 KH 2020 Chap 5 When A or B display is selected the previous menu is Highlight the RIU TRANSCEIVER INFORMATION replaced with the following menu: box and a pop-down box appears as follows: View View Other CD-4658 Select VIEW to display the RIU Transceiver Installation Information screen, as shown below.
  • Page 261 KH 2020 Chap 5 Go to the Standby Screen, there will be a short delay Select the first transceiver and setup the skew and (10 seconds maximum) while the system checks the mute facilities. Then select GO TO MENUS and from connections to the RIU(s).
  • Page 262 KH 2020 Chap 5 Once the data has been successfully received at the To amend the Log Type: other system displays. A message appears on the (1) Position the cursor, using the trackerball, in the right-hand side of the screen and the title box at the top of the LOG TYPE box, the box is now highlighted.
  • Page 263 KH 2020 Chap 5 The system contains a Gyro Failure Warning which GO TO TEST can be enabled (when at sea)/disabled (when land based) as follows: Select GO TO TEST and a menu appears down the right-hand side of the display screen and is used to set (1) When the Gyro Failure Warning facility is 'OFF', various levels as shown below: gyro failure does not cause an alarm , To switch...
  • Page 264 KH 2020 Chap 5 AD JUST MENT OF MAIN BANG SUP PRES SION Cur sor Parking (MBS) This facility is provided for operator convenience. If Cursor Parking High is selected, the cursor will park RV1 located on the System PCB (NNR-A911) is used (when outside the radar circle) in zone 2;...
  • Page 265 KH 2020 Chap 5 Saving the Set tings To save the new settings, position the cursor in the SAVE CURRENT SETTINGS box and press any pushbutton. The box outline momentarily highlights in red to show the operator that the settings are saved, as shown below.
  • Page 266 KH 2020 Chap 5 From the choice in the RADIUS TURN CURVED EBL / CURVED EBL SETUP RATE OF TURN CURVED EBL box ensure that the legend reads RADIUS TURN CURVED EBL. The Curved EBL (EBL 2) is an Electronic Bearing Line that graphically displays the rate of turn or radius of turn that the vessel will take to effect a new course.
  • Page 267 KH 2020 Chap 5 Set ting the For warding Dis tance WARNING SET UP SCREEN To set the Forwarding Distance: (1) Position the cursor in the first of the boxes (2) Press any of the control buttons and whilst maintaining pressure on the button rotate the trackerball until the required distance is set in the box.
  • Page 268 KH 2020 Chap 5 (2) Type Checking (i.e. Strict, or Relaxed) SE RIAL MES SAGE SET UP SCREEN This enables the listed NMEA serial messages Allows the operator to adjust the settings for the Four to validated to be fully compliant with the Strict NMEA Serial Input Message Communications Ports.
  • Page 269 KH 2020 Chap 5 Di ag nos tic Mode Screen Baud Rates Setup Screen Allows the operator to view the messages at a selected Allows the operator to set the transmit and receive COM port, as shown below. baud rates for each of the comms ports. Each port can be set to transmit and receive messages at a different Baud Rate, to allow for non-NMEA inputs.
  • Page 270 KH 2020 Chap 5 TABLE 1 - SYSTEM PCB (NNR-A911) - LINKS (Software version 1.0) Link No. Position Description OPEN Main Processor Link - Shows font table OPEN Main Processor Link - Unused MAKE Main CAN terminator on (M) OPEN Heading Line, Shorting contacts (M), Pulse (O) OPEN Main Processor Link - Invert HVSync...
  • Page 271 KH 2020 Chap 5 TABLE 1 - SYSTEM PCB (NNR-A911) - LINKS (Software version 1.04) Link No. Position Description OPEN Main Processor Link - Forces into CRT when Made, Must be used for 6000 OPEN Main Processor Link - Prints out Azimuth & Heading Line diagrams, out of Port 3, when made.
  • Page 272 KH 2020 Chap 5 PL12 622-5024ES PL10 B2P-SHF-1AA B8P-SHF-1AA TP25 TP24 TP62 TP60 SK16 TP10 DS9094F TP37 TP39 TP68 TP40 TP38 TP46 TP45 LK10 TP61 87123-0601 LK17 LK27 T101MH9ABE LK31 TP63 LK29 TP64 TP15 TP26 TP67 TP14 TP21 LK19 TP22 TP49 TP23 LK20...
  • Page 273 KH 2020 Chap 5 622-5024ES 350211-1 SL8-CL-V 350211-1 1-380999-0 SL4-CL-V SL10-CL-V L1366 L1366 SL14-CL-V SL14-CL-V VIEW ON COMPONENT SIDE CD-6006 Figure 2 - Input PCB (NNR-A910) : Link Locations SL14-CL-V SL14-CL-V SL12-CL-V SL4-CL-V SL10-CL-V SL8-CL-V L1366 L1366 SL8-CL-V SL14-CL-V SL6-CL-V VIEW ON COMPONENT SIDE 622-5024ES SL12-CL-V...
  • Page 274 KH 2020 Chap 5 Table 3 - GYRO TYPES GYRO NAME TYPE V REF. V PHASE RATIO SPERRY GYROSYN 180:1 BROWN -VE STEPPER 360:1 SPERRY/TKS Mk.37 -VE STEPPER 360:1 SPERRY Mk.20 +VE STEPPER 360:1 SPERRY Mk.30 -VE STEPPER 360:1 SPERRY TKS SR120 TKS ES16 +VE STEPPER 360:1...
  • Page 275 KH 2020 Chap 5 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK July 03 5.18 Amdt. 5...
  • Page 276 KH 2020 Index (Chap 4 & 5) Installation & Commissioning Index Adjustment of Main Bang Suppression 5 - 6 Electrical Connection 4 - 17 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 4 - 5 Electrical Connections 4 - 11 CABLE CODES 4 - 9 Elliptical Waveguide 4 - 9 Cable Colour Abbreviations 4 - 10...
  • Page 277 KH 2020 Index (Chap 4 & 5) Main Bang Suppression (MBS) 5 - 6 Safety Notes 4 - 1 MAINS ISOLATOR (80-261-600) 4 - 8 SAFETY NOTES 4 - 1,4 - 2 Mains Isolator: Installation Dimensions 4 - 11,4 - 16 SAVE CURRENT SETTINGS 5 - 6 mains supply...
  • Page 278 KH 2020 Index (Chap 4 & 5) Upmast Turning Mechanism 4 - 13,4 - 19 Watch Monitor Timeout 5 - 6 Upmast Turning Mechanism 4 - 7 Watch Monitor 5 - 6 Upmast Turning Mechanism (CAE-A41/42) 4 - 1 Watch Monitor Timeout 5 - 6 Upmast Turning Mechanism: Mast Mounting 4 - 10...
  • Page 279 KH 2020 Index (Chap 4 & 5) THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK Sep 01 Amdt. 1...
  • Page 280 KH 2020 Contents Table of Contents • PRE VEN TIVE MAIN TE NANCE • DI AG NOS TIC MAIN TE NANCE • COR REC TIVE MAIN TE NANCE • Fuses • Trackerball ILLUSTRATIONS • Figure 1 - Screen Control Unit (5000 Series) •...
  • Page 281 KH 2020 Chap 6 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE & DIAGNOSTICS WARNING IF RADAR EQUIP MENT IS TO BE WORKED ON, WHILE POWERED UP, IN PORT, EN SURE THAT: • No one is work ing close to the scan ner, i.e. No one is within a few me tres of the An tenna. •...
  • Page 282 KH 2020 Chap 6 COR REC TIVE MAIN TE NANCE Trackerball In the unlikely event that the operation of the Nucleus Corrective maintenance by the operator is limited to Trackerball becomes erratic and/or does not changing fuses or cleaning the Trackerball & rollers . accurately position the cursor on the display, the Trackerball rollers may require cleaning.
  • Page 283 KH 2020 Chap 6 5000 Se ries Screen Con trol Unit 6000 Se ries Screen Con trol Unit To remove and Clean the Trackerball : To remove and Clean the Trackerball : (1) Locate the Access Plate (A) on the underside of (1) Locate the Access Plate (A) on the underside of the Screen Control Unit (SCU).
  • Page 284 KH 2020 Chap 6 NO RADAR INFORMATION & NO WARNINGS SET SEA & RAIN TO MINIMUM, SET GAIN TO MAXIMUM. CHECK INDIVIDUAL LEVELS SET ON TEST MENU CARRY OUT PERFORMANCE MONITOR CHECK IS VIDEO SEEN? SUSPECT DISPLAY FAULT SUSPECT Rx OR RF HEAD FAULT CD-2367 Figure 5 - No Radar Information (No Warning)
  • Page 285 KH 2020 Chap 6 INCORRECT GYRO FOLLOW OR OPERATOR WARNING NO GYRO CHECK FOR CORRECT GYRO RATIO SETTINGS ON INSTALLATION MENU. AMEND IF NECESSARY ARE PLUGS PLU & PLA ON THE IS THE FAULT RECTIFY INPUT/OUTPUT PCB CLEARED? SECURE? AT THE RETURN TO NORMAL HYBRID BOARD OPERATION...
  • Page 286 KH 2020 Chap 6 OPERATOR WARNING NO VIDEO/NO SYNC ARE THE ADJUST LEVELS TEST MENU LEVELS ACCORDINGLY SET CORRECTLY? DISPLAY CAN CARRY OUT A IS THE SYSTEM TUNE INDICATION BE PERFORMANCE INTERSWITCHED? ADJUSTED FOR PEAK MONITOR CHECK INDICATION? TURN MANUAL SELECT IS THE SUSPECT THE DELAY SUSPECT THE Tx/Rx...
  • Page 287 KH 2020 Chap 6 OPERATOR WARNING NO AZIMUTH/ NO HEADING LINE TURN THE MANUAL IS THE IS THE SYSTEM THE FAULT IS AT THE SELECT SWITCH ON FAULT CLEARED? INTERSWITCHED? INTERSWITCH UNIT THE DIU TO ‘TEST' ESTABLISH WHICH UNIT IS FAULTY BY INTERSWITCHING Tx/Rx DISPLAY OR Tx/Rx?
  • Page 288 KH 2020 Chap 6 NO INFORMATION ON SCREEN REMOVE COVER FROM MONITOR SK1 - WIRE 15 SK2 - WIRE 16 CHECK THAT THE VIDEO SK3 - WIRE 12 CABLE IS CONNECTED AT SK4 - WIRE 17 PL9 (SYSTEM PCB) & SK1 TO SK5 - WIRE 18 SK5 (VIDEO PCB ) &...
  • Page 289 KH 2020 Chap 6 NO INFORMATION ON SCREEN CHECK THAT THE VIDEO CABLE IS CONNECTED AT PLA (SYSTEM PCB) & PLB (MONITOR INPUT PCB) PRESS & HOLD ALL 3 BUTTONS AT THE SAME TIME DOES THE BACKGROUND SUSPECT THE SYSTEM PCB BRILLIANCE OF THE SCREEN INCREASE REMOVE THE TOP COVER...
  • Page 290 KH 2020 Chap 6 INCORRECT SWITCHING SWITCH THE DIU TO TEST REMOVE THE COVER DOES TO THE DIU. DISPLAY ‘A' CHECK SERVICIBILITY OF THE NOW CONTROL Tx ‘A' & 2 FUSES ON THE MAIN PCB. DISPLAY ‘B' CONTROL CHECK THE SERVICIBILITY Tx ‘B'? OF THE 2 MAINS FUSES LEDs D9, D10,...
  • Page 291 KH 2020 Chap 6 VIDEO/DEFLECTION BOARD SYSTEM & ARPA BOARD INPUT BOARD INPUT WIRING COVER AND CLAMPING POWER SUPPLY UNIT TOP VIEW WITH ACCESS COVER REMOVED. CD-4837 Figure 12 - PCB Locations (5000 Series) Original 6.11 May 01...
  • Page 292 KH 2020 Chap 6 ON/OFF SWITCH DEGAUSS TRACKERBALL PUSH BUTTON CD-4666 Figure 13 - Screen Control Unit (5000 Series) PCB Locations May 01 6.12 Original...
  • Page 293 KH 2020 Chap 6 SYSTEM PCB ARPA PCB INPUT PCB INPUT FILTER 3 PHASE TRANSFORMER (OPTIONAL) (NNR-A322) PROCESSOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT CD-4664 Figure 14 - Processor Assembly (6000 Series) PCB Locations Original 6.13 May 01...
  • Page 294 KH 2020 Chap 6 MONITOR CRT DISPLAY POWER SUPPLY UNIT DEFLECTION PCB TUBE BASE PCB NUCLEUS 60000A MONITOR ASSEMBLY CD-2378 Figure 15 - Monitor Assembly PCB Locations TRACKERBALL PCB PUSHBUTTON PCB CD-4665 Figure 16 - SCU Assembly (6000 Series) PCB Locations May 01 6.14 Original...
  • Page 295 KH 2020 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 6 - 1 Maintenance Index Processor Assembly (6000 Series) PCB Locations 6 - 13 basic maintenance 6 - 1 Screen Control Unit (5000 Series) 6 - 3 Screen Control Unit (5000 Series) PCB Locations 6 - 12 Screen Control Unit (6000 Series) 6 - 3 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 296 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 7 & 8) SYS TEM IN FOR MA TION Table of Contents CHAPTER 7a MkIV TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER & ANTENNA Page • IN TRO DUC TION 7a.1 • FUNC TIONAL DE SCRIP TION 7a.1 • MODU LA TOR 7a.1 •...
  • Page 297 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 7 & 8) Table of Contents Cont. CHAPTER 7c MkVI TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER & ANTENNA Page • IN TRO DUC TION 7c.1 • Func tional de scrip tion 7c.2 • Trans ceiver 7c.3 • AN TENNA TURNING MECH A NISM 7c.8 •...
  • Page 298 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 7 & 8) Table of Contents Cont. CHAPTER 7e MkVII TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER & ANTENNA (X-BAND) Page • In tro duc tion 7e.1 • Sys tem De scrip tion 7e.1 • Func tional De scrip tion 7e.3 • Downmast Trans ceiver 7e.3 •...
  • Page 299 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 7 & 8) Table of Contents Cont. CHAPTER 8a OPTIONS FOR NUCLEUS 3 RADAR SYSTEMS Cont. Page • Buffer Am pli fiers (RAN-A23/* AND RAN-A29/*) 8a.21 • FUNC TIONAL DE SCRIP TION 8a.21 • IN STAL LA TION - Fig ure 7a 8a.21 •...
  • Page 300 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 7 & 8) Table of Contents Cont. CHAPTER 8b DUAL INTERSWITCH UNIT Cont. Page • FUNC TIONAL DE SCRIP TION 8b.4 • Gen eral 8b.4 • Con trols and In di ca tors 8b.4 • Dual In ter switch PCB 8b.4 •...
  • Page 301 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 7 & 8) Table of Contents Cont. CHAPTER 8d TRANSMITTER INTERFACE UNIT Page • In tro duc tion 8d.1 • PRE-IN STAL LA TION REQUIREMENTS 8d.1 • In stal la tion 8d.1 • In stal la tion Re quire ments 8d.1 •...
  • Page 302 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 7 & 8) Table of Contents Cont. CHAPTER 8f ERGOPOD Page • In tro duc tion 8f.1 • In stal la tion 8f.1 • In stal la tion of Ergopod Unit 8f.1 • In stal la tion of Con trol ler Unit 8f.2 •...
  • Page 303 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 7 & 8) ILLUSTRATIONS Cont. CHAPTER 7b MkV TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER & ANTENNA Page • Figure 1b - Transceiver System Block Diagram 7b.2 • Figure 2b - Transceiver Configuration 7b.2 • Figure 3b - Transceiver Terminals PCB: Test Point Locations 7b.4 •...
  • Page 304 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 7 & 8) ILLUSTRATIONS Cont. CHAPTER 7c MkVI TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER & ANTENNA Page • Figure 1c - Upmast Transceiver: Block Diagram 7c.1 • Figure 2c - Upmast Transceiver Configuration 7c.2 • Figure 3c - Power Unit (CAE-A202): Block Diagram 7c.3 •...
  • Page 305 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 7 & 8) ILLUSTRATIONS Cont. CHAPTER 7d MkVII TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER & ANTENNA (S-BAND) Page • Figure 1d - S-Band (CTX-A9): Block Diagram 7d.1 • Figure 2d - Typical System Configuration S-Band (CTX-A9) 7d.2 • Figure 3d - Downmast Transceiver (CTX-A9): Module Locations 7d.8 •...
  • Page 306 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 7 & 8) ILLUSTRATIONS Cont. CHAPTER 8a OPTIONS FOR NUCLEUS 3 RADAR DISPLAYS Page • Figure 1a - 3-Phase Transformer Kit (Installation Diagram) 8a.2 • Figure 2a - 3-Phase Transformer Kit (Link Settings) 8a.3 • Figure 3a - Interfaces Installation Details: 5000/Split 6000A 8a.8 •...
  • Page 307 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 7 & 8) ILLUSTRATIONS Cont. CHAPTER 8c FLAT PANEL DISPLAY Page • Figure 1c - Nucleus 7000 20.1-inch Flat Panel Display (NNR-A69): Installation Diagram 8c.5 • Figure 2c - Nucleus 7000 18-inch Flat Panel Display (NNR-A70): Installation Diagram 8c.7 •...
  • Page 308 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 7 & 8) ILLUSTRATIONS Cont. CHAPTER 8e RADAR INTERSWITCH UNIT Page • Figure 1e - Radar Interswitch Unit (NNR-A55): Dimensions and Mounting 8e.2 • Figure 2e - Radar Interswitch Unit (NNR-A55): Cable Access 8e.5 • Figure 3e - Display to RIU to MkVII S-Band Transmitter: Typical System Configuration 8e.7 •...
  • Page 309 KH 2020 Contents (Chap 7 & 8) THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK Sep 01 Amdt. 1...
  • Page 310 KH 2020 Chap 7a CHAPTER 7A MKIV TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER & ANTENNA IN TRO DUC TION FUNC TIONAL DE SCRIP TION The MkIV Transceiver is available in the Upmast MODU LA TOR X-Band configuration. (Refer to Figure 1a below): The modulator is a line type with resonant charging The Transceiver is comprised of the following main from a stabilised line voltage, driving a 25kW rated units:...
  • Page 311 KH 2020 Chap 7a Modu la tor Con trol Cir cuit Modu la tor Cir cuit A block diagram of the Modulator Control circuit is A block diagram of the Modulator is shown in Figure shown in Figure 2a, below. The modulator control circuit monitors the PULSE The modulator uses a line type circuit whose LENGTH, STANDBY and MUTE control signals from...
  • Page 312 KH 2020 Chap 7a OPTION VOLTAGE Tx MON -330V REGULATOR -150V CTX-A199 D73, R145 R144 +27V RFI FILTER MP VOLTS HOLD-OFF PFN RELAYS SP VOLTS POWER BRIDGE RECTIFIER CHARGE SCR CSR1 REACTOR SL1 & TAILBITER POWER TRANSFORMER T1 SMOOTHING CHOKE L4 CHOKE L4 SWITCHES 20V IN...
  • Page 313 KH 2020 Chap 7a Received radar returns are mixed in the RF head with POWER SUP PLIES the local oscillator output to provide a 60 MHz Intermediate Frequency (IF) which is applied to the receiver A block diagram of the ac Power Unit is shown in input SKC.
  • Page 314 KH 2020 Chap 7a RE CEIVER MONI TOR DI AG NOS TICS The X-Band receiver monitor comprises a resonant The Algorithms detailed in Figures 7a to 10a provide cavity fitted to the waveguide transition joint at the an aid to fault diagnosis in the transceiver. Entry to the entry to the transmitter.
  • Page 315 KH 2020 Chap 7a FUSES IN DI CA TORS References and ratings for the fuses fitted in the PSU Indicators are provided on some PCBs to signify the are shown in Table 3. conditions outlined in Table 4. Table 3- Fuse Ratings Table 4 - Indicators Component Indication...
  • Page 316 KH 2020 Chap 7a FAILURE MESSAGE "NO SYNC" ON DISPLAY IS THE TRANSCEIVER LINK & SWITCH CHECK SETTINGS OF SET TO CORRECT OPERATIVE SETTINGS CORRECT? LINKS & SWITCHES POSITION (AUDIBLE ON LP)? SUSPECT PSU SYNC OUTPUT IS THERE CHECK TRANSCEIVER IS PICTURE ON CONNECTION PROBLEM POWER TO MODULATOR...
  • Page 317 KH 2020 Chap 7a FAILURE MESSAGE "NO VIDEO" ON DISPLAY DISPLAY TUNE CHECK CABLING BAR WORKING AS TUNE IS ADJUSTED? IS PICTURE ON AT DISPLAY SWITCH ON CABLING FAULTY? DISPLAY? "MON" FAULTY CABLING GOOD DISPLAY WARNING FAULT SEEK REPAIRS RF HEAD FAULT "Tx MON"...
  • Page 318 KH 2020 Chap 7a FAILURE MESSAGE "NO AZIMUTH" ON DISPLAY IS THE SET THE ANTENNA SAFETY IS THE ANTENNA ANTENNA SAFETY SWITCH SET TO ON? ROTATING? SWITCH TO ON IS THERE POWER TO THE ANTENNA TURNING MOTOR? CHECK/REPLACE MOTOR BRUSHES MOTOR TURNING? OR REPLACE MOTOR CHECK BELT (CAE-A12)
  • Page 319 KH 2020 Chap 7a FAILURE MESSAGE "NO HEADING LINE" ON DISPLAY IS THE SET THE ANTENNA SAFETY IS THE ANTENNA ANTENNA SAFETY SWITCH SET TO ON? SWITCH TO ON ROTATING? IS THERE POWER TO THE ANTENNA TURNING MOTOR? SUSPECT AZ/HL PCB IN THE IS POWER PRESENT REPLACE THE MOTOR TUNING MECHANISM...
  • Page 320 KH 2020 Chap 7a MAIN TE NANCE An tenna Ra dia tor CAUTION The following paragraphs describe preventive and corrective maintenance. The Diagnostics (refer to paragraphs 25 -31) complement this information. When working on the Antenna switch all displays to OFF. PRE VEN TIVE MAIN TE NANCE Periodically wipe the antenna front radiating window Trans ceiver...
  • Page 321 KH 2020 Chap 7a X- Band Mo tor Brushes Tx Moni tor Arm The Antenna Motor brushes are to be checked for Regularly check the following: wear every 6 Months or 2000 Hours. Gain access to (1) The Monitor Arm is securely fitted. the motor by removing the side panel of the Turning Mechanism casing, then examine the brushes for wear and (2) The neon cover is clear.
  • Page 322 KH 2020 Chap 7a CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE Access to the majority of PCBs is gained by removing WARNINGS the front panel (six screws) on a downmast unit, or by removing both side panels (four self retaining bolts) on an LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT IN THE upmast unit.
  • Page 323 KH 2020 Chap 7a SAFETY SWITCH CD-2194 Figure 12a - Upmast X-Band Transceiver Table 6 - Upmast X-Band Transceiver / Gearbox (10kW and 25kW) ITEM DESCRIPTION KELVIN HUGHES Part Number Rotating Joint RAE-A138 Rx Monitor Cavity CTX-A130 Not Used Not Used Power Unit CTX-A4 Receiver...
  • Page 324 KH 2020 Chap 7b CHAPTER 7B MKV TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER & ANTENNA Modulator FUNC TIONAL DE SCRIP TION The Modulator provides a high voltage pulsed supply via a pulse width circuit and FET circuit into a pulse INTRODUCTION transformer to drive the Magnetron. The MkV Transceiver is available for use with either the low speed (CAE- A30-7) or high speed RF Head...
  • Page 325 KH 2020 Chap 7b UNITS LOCATED WITHIN TURNING MECHANISM THESE ITEMS Tx Monitor AERIAL FOR CAE-A30/8 (OPT) ONLY CTX-A198 40V PSU CZZ-A22 (LOCATED DOWNMAST) AZIMUTH GEARBOX BRUSHLESS CAE-A402/3 MOTOR PCB MOTOR CAE-A236 TO/FROM TERMINALS DISPLAY VIDEO VIDEO RECEIVER MAGNETRON CTX-C356 HEAD INTERSWITCH CTX-A368...
  • Page 326 KH 2020 Chap 7b SPECIFICATION DIAGNOSTICS Technical specifications for the MkV Transceivers are The Algorithms detailed in Figures 5b to 7b provide an provided in Table 1 below. aid to fault diagnosis in the transceiver. Entry to the algorithms is via Failure Messages generated at the display. Table 1 - MkV Transceiver Specification PRE-REQUISITES Before any fault diagnosis and rectification is...
  • Page 327 KH 2020 Chap 7b (2) Modulator PCB TEST POINTS Test Points are located on the following PCBs: TP1 - TR1 Gate Trigger Pulses TP2 - High Voltage Supply (1) Transceiver Terminals PCB TP3 - TR5 Gate Drive Pulse TP4 - MODSYNC Out TP1 - Dummy Sync pulse astable output TP5 - HV Current Monitor TP2 - Gated Sync pulses...
  • Page 328 KH 2020 Chap 7b PRE-REQUISITES 1. MAINS ISOLATOR ON 2. DISPLAY POWER ON 3. Tx TIMER ELAPSED 4. INSTALLATION DEFAULTS CORRECTLY SET 5. SET TO RUN FAILURE MESSAGE "SYNC/VIDEO MISSING" ON DISPLAY IS THERE POWER TO THE IS THE SUSPECT TRANSCEIVER &...
  • Page 329 KH 2020 Chap 7b PRE-REQUISITES 1. MAINS ISOLATOR ON 2. DISPLAY POWER ON 3. Tx TIMER ELAPSED 4. INSTALLATION DEFAULTS FAILURE MESSAGE CORRECTLY SET 5. SET TO RUN "NO AZIMUTH" ON DISPLAY IS THE ANTENNA ROTATING? SET THE IS THE ANTENNA ANTENNA SAFETY SWITCH...
  • Page 330 KH 2020 Chap 7b PRE-REQUISITES 1. MAINS ISOLATOR ON 2. DISPLAY POWER ON 3. Tx TIMER ELAPSED 4. INSTALLATION DEFAULTS FAILURE MESSAGE CORRECTLY SET 5. SET TO RUN "NO HEADING LINE" ON DISPLAY IS THE ANTENNA ROTATING SET THE IS THE ANTENNA ANTENNA SAFETY SWITCH...
  • Page 331 KH 2020 Chap 7b MAINTENANCE An tenna Mo tor/Gearbox The antenna motor brushes should be checked every 6 months or 3000 hours, whichever is sooner. (Refer to The following paragraphs describe preventive Figure 8b). At the same time, check the commutator for maintenance.
  • Page 332 KH 2020 Chap 7b Access Transceiver To gain access to PCBs and Modules (refer to The Transceiver requires no periodic maintenance. Figure 9b): However, whenever the end cover casing is removed (for access to the Motor or Transceiver Electronics Module) (1) Remove the four captive screws securing the ensure that the casting seal is clean and clear of obstacles.
  • Page 333 KH 2020 Chap 7b The following options are available: PCBs and Mod ules in the Transceiver Table 3 - Optional PCBs and Modules The Transceiver contains the following PCBs and Modules: Table 2 - PCBs and Modules PCB/Module Identity Transmitter Monitor PCB CTX-A198 PCB/Module Identity...
  • Page 334 KH 2020 Chap 7b FILTER MOTOR MOTOR STARTER CD-3843 Figure 11b - Location of Motor Starter PCB (CAE-A30-7 only) Original 7b.11 May 01...
  • Page 335 KH 2020 Chap 7b AZIMUTH PCB CIRCULATOR DIODE LIMITER TERMINALS PCB HEADING LINE ADJUSTMENT CD-3747 LOCKING SCREW Figure 12b - Transceiver Electronics Module (Top View) TRANSCEIVER TERMINALS PCB TRANSMITTER MONITOR PCB CD-3840 (OPTION) Figure 13b - Transceiver Electronics Module (From Base) May 01 7b.12 Original...
  • Page 336 KH 2020 Chap 7b MAGNETRON FIXING SCREWS MAGNETRON MODULATOR PCB ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY RF HEAD HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCREWS NOTE : MODULATOR PCB ASSEMBLY IS SECURED BY THE FIVE SCREWS AND PILLAR SHOWN CD-1538 Figure 14b - Modulator PCB Assembly and Magnetron Assembly LOW NOISE FRONT END AND DIODE LIMITER FIXING SCREWS LOW NOISE FRONT END...
  • Page 337 KH 2020 Chap 7b GAIN RANGE RAD 1 GYRO 130 deg RINGS RAIN 16.5 kts L(M) North up Centred 000 deg CORR 1 RM(R) 19.0 deg VIDEO STAB NORM DRIFT VECTOR 15 min (R/T) TRAILS 3 min (R/T) CPA LIMIT 2.0 min TCPA LIMIT 20.0 min...
  • Page 338 KH 2020 Chap 7c CHAPTER 7C MKVI TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER & ANTENNA A Soft Start Unit, which is required for both versions of IN TRO DUC TION the transceiver, switches three phase mains to the antenna motor. A thermal overload trip unit, mounted in the soft start unit, protects the supply to the motor.
  • Page 339 KH 2020 Chap 7c (2) The upmast configuration for interswitched and FUNC TIONAL DE SCRIP TION long cable installations, is provided with a +27V dc supply for the transceiver electronics and a three There are two types of upmast configuration: phase supply for the antenna motor, via the soft start unit.
  • Page 340 KH 2020 Chap 7c (5) Tune Supply PCB CTX-A250. TRANS CEIVER (6) HL/AZ PCB CAE-A180 (part of the Antenna The transceiver is fitted with a logarithmic amplifier and Turning Mechanism for a Downmast System). employs fan cooling for the magnetron, AFC tuning, a (7) Assembly of True Log Receiver CTX-A297.
  • Page 341 KH 2020 Chap 7c External cables (except power supply) from the CON TROL PCB CTX-A246 (Fig ures 8 and 9) Display/Interswitch Box and the Tx Monitor Arm are terminated on the Control/Terminals PCB. The PCB A block diagram of the Control PCB is shown in receives standby, run, pulse length, tune, Rx monitor and Tx Figures 4c and monitor commands from the display and converts them to...
  • Page 342 KH 2020 Chap 7c TX MONITOR BLOCK ON SWITCH RX MON ON (FROM DISPLAY) TR25, TR24 NEON (SIG) TO MONITOR ARM SENSE AC COUPLING COMPARATOR -150V FROM MODULATOR TX MON PULSE TO RECEIVER RESISTOR IC13A R121 STORAGE CAPACITOR PULSE LENGTH/PRF SWITCHING BLOCK BANDWIDTH SOFT START SWITCHING...
  • Page 343 KH 2020 Chap 7c The modulator circuit comprises a Charging Silicon MOD U LA TOR UNIT Controlled Rectifier (SCR) CSR1, Charging Choke L5, Saturable Reactor SL1, Pulse Forming Network, Pulse A block diagram of the Modulator Unit is shown in Transformer T4, Discharge SCR CSR2, and “Tail Biter”...
  • Page 344 KH 2020 Chap 7c RE CEIVER MON I TOR CTX-A252 TUNE SUPPLY PCB CTX-A250 A block diagram of the Receiver Monitor PCB is shown This board is used to dc offset the Receiver AFC tuned Figure 7c, below. output voltage (approximately 5.5V) to the voltage required to tune the Low Noise Front End (approximately The Rx Monitor circuit utilises a noise diode fitted in the 12V).
  • Page 345 KH 2020 Chap 7c The HL PCB (CAE-A180) is mounted so that the LOG RE CEIVER (CTX-A297) slotted disc rotates within the opto-coupler slots on the PCB. A block diagram of the Log Receiver Assembly is shown in Figure 8c, below. The PCB is fitted to an adjustable mounting bracket assembly.
  • Page 346 KH 2020 Chap 7c As the contactor switches on, its auxiliary contact SOFT START UNIT CZZ-A14 (/2) connects the coil supply voltage to IC1 on the Control PCB, providing a 1.5 s delay at switch on. A block diagram of the Soft Start Unit is shown in Figure 9c, below.
  • Page 347 KH 2020 Chap 7c SPEC I FI CA TION DI AG NOS TICS Technical specifications for MkVI Transceivers are The Algorithms in this chapter provide an aid to fault provided in Table 1, below. diagnosis in the transceiver. The algorithms enable fault diagnosis down to module level and also identify wiring faults.
  • Page 348 KH 2020 Chap 7c TEST EQUIP MENT IN DI CA TORS Routine field maintenance requires fault location down Indicators provided on PCBs are detailed in Table 4, to fuse replacement level. The only test equipment below. required for fault finding is a high impedance Multimeter. The location and rating of fuses is detailed in Table 3, below.
  • Page 349 KH 2020 Chap 7c START DISPLAY ON AFTER 3 MINUTES SWITCH TO RUN Tx READY? FAILURE MESSAGE FAILURE MESSAGE NO SYNC NO AZIMUTH IS +27V SUPPLY CHECK +27V FROM DISPLAY NO VIDEO NO HEADING LINE AVAILABLE AT Tx? OR IN-LINE PSU & CABLES TO FIGURE 3 TO FIGURE 2 ARE ALL...
  • Page 350 KH 2020 Chap 7c FROM FIGURE 1 FAILURE MESSAGE NO AZIMUTH NO HEADING LINE IS THE ANTENNA FAULT IN HL PCB TURNING? OR INTERCONNECTIONS TURNING MECHANISM SWITCH ON SAFETY SWITCH ON? IS SOFT START UNIT SWITCH ON SWITCHED ON? ARE ALL IS MAINS IN FOUR SOFT START INDICATOR ON?
  • Page 351 KH 2020 Chap 7c FROM FIGURE 1 FAILURE MESSAGE SET TO LONG PULSE NO SYNC NO VIDEO POOR SIGNALS NO SYNC NO VIDEO BUT NO VIDEO WARNING TO FIGURE 4 RECEIVER CONNECTIONS OK ARE CO-AX CABLE ARE CO-AX CABLE REPAIR FAULTY FROM LOW NOISE FRONT RECEIVER FAULT CONNECTIONS OK?
  • Page 352 KH 2020 Chap 7c POOR SIGNALS BUT NO VIDEO WARNING SWITCH MON ON AT DISPLAY 12m RANGE IS Tx MON POOR MAGNETRON PLUME GOOD? OR WAVEGUIDE FAULT (5 MILES) Rx MON IF 3 MILES OR LESS FINGERS GOOD? (3 MILES OR MORE RADIUS. ADJUST TUNE FOR FAULTY LIMITER, STRONGEST...
  • Page 353 KH 2020 Chap 7c PRE VEN TIVE MAIN TE NANCE WARNING THIS EQUIP MENT IS NOT FITTED WITH SAFETY IN TER LOCKS AND LE THAL VOLT AGES ARE PRES ENT WITHIN THE UNIT. AC CESS TO THE IN TE RIOR OF THE TRANS CEIVER IS ONLY TO BE IM PLE MENTED BY A QUAL IFIED TECH NI CIAN PRE VEN TIVE MAIN TE NANCE...
  • Page 354 KH 2020 Chap 7c HEADING LINE PCB MODULATOR ASSEMBLY ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY (HINGED DOWN) RECEIVER BOARD RF HEAD ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY ROTATING JOINT CONTROL BOARD CD-0282 Figure 14c - Upmast Transceiver: Module Locations Original 7c.17 May 01...
  • Page 355 KH 2020 Chap 7c CD-2412 Figure 15c - Control PCB: Links, Switches, Potentiometers and Test Points May 01 7c.18 Original...
  • Page 356 KH 2020 Chap 7c CD-2413 Figure 16c - Modulator PCB - Switches & Test Points Original 7c.19 May 01...
  • Page 357 KH 2020 Chap 7c CD-2414 Figure 17c - Rx Monitor PCB - Links, Switches, Potentiometers & Test Points May 01 7c.20 Original...
  • Page 358 KH 2020 Chap 7c TP12 TP11 TP10 CD-2415 Figure 18c - Power Supply PCB - Links, Switches, Potentiometers & Test points Original 7c.21 May 01...
  • Page 359 KH 2020 Chap 7c THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK May 01 7c.22 Original...
  • Page 360 KH 2020 Chap 7d CHAPTER 7D MKVII TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER & ANTENNA (S-BAND) The magnetron energy is fed via a circulator and a INTRODUCTION semi-rigid coaxial cable run to the rotating joint located in the turning mechanism and onto the antenna. Received The MkVII S-Band Trans ceivers are avail able in a signals from the antenna are routed via the rotating joint and downmast configuration only, where the transceiver...
  • Page 361 KH 2020 Chap 7d KELVIN HUGHES TURNING MECHANISM CABLE: CODE L SOFT START UNIT S BAND TRANSMITTER CABLE: CODE K 1 PHASE IN (CTX-A9) INTERSWITCH DISPLAY UNIT (OPTIONAL) OR DIRECT OPTIONAL OPTIONAL MAINS MAINS ISOLATOR ISOLATOR 80-261-600 80-261-600 3 PHASE IN 1 PHASE IN CABLE CODE L CABLE CODES...
  • Page 362 KH 2020 Chap 7d Re ceiver Cir cuits FUNC TIONAL DESCRIPTION The received RF radar returns are passed from the The S-Band downmast transceiver and antenna antenna to the circulator, which routes them to the comprise a transceiver which is bulkhead mounted, Diode (RF) Limiter and Low Noise Front End (LNFE).
  • Page 363 KH 2020 Chap 7d RF Head The RF Head contains a Noise Source, Circulator, Diode Limiter, Bandpass Filter and Low Noise Front End (LNFE). The LNFE (CAE-A217) comprises an RF Amplifier, Balanced Mixer, Local Oscillator and IF Head Amplifier. The Magnetron (CTX-A309) does not form part of the RF Head, but functionally completes the RF path.
  • Page 364 KH 2020 Chap 7d SPEC I FI CA TION Re ceiver: The tech ni cal spec i fi ca tions for the MkVII S-band Trans ceiver are as fol lows: S-Band Trans mit ter: Type: Logarithmic Receiver I.F. 60 MHz Video Output: 2 x 75 S-Band...
  • Page 365 KH 2020 Chap 7d DI AG NOS TICS FAIL URE MES SAGES The Al go rithms in this chap ter pro vide an aid to fault These fail ure mes sages ap pear in the data field of the di ag no sis in the trans ceiver. The al go rithms en able dis play mon i tor if cer tain sig nals are miss ing.
  • Page 366 KH 2020 Chap 7d Prep a ra tion for Fault Diagnosis WARNING THIS EQUIP MENT IS NOT FITTED WITH SAFETY IN TER LOCKS AND LE THAL VOLT AGES ARE PRES ENT WITHIN THE UNIT. ACCESS TO THE IN TE RIOR OF THE TRANS CEIVER IS ONLY TO BE PER MITTED FOR QUAL IFIED TECH NI CIANS.
  • Page 367 KH 2020 Chap 7d CIRCULATOR (45-750-0008-001) LIMITER (45-646-608) RF HEAD (CTX-A384) BANDPASS FILTER (45-750-0009-001) MAGNETRON (CTX-A309) NOISE SOURCE (CAE-A213) LOW NOISE FRONT END (CAE-A217) RECEIVER (CTX-A364), CONTAINING LOGARITHMIC RECEIVER (CTX-A356) ELECTRONIC UNIT (CTX-A370) 1TB1 TX MICROCONTROLLER PCB (CTX-A346) MAINS FILTER (45-680-003) FAN (CTX-A379) 25kW FET MODULATOR (CTX-A369)
  • Page 368 KH 2020 Chap 7d ELECTRONIC UNIT CTX-A370 IN TEST POSITION SECURED TO FRAME BY TOP AND BOTTOM SCREWS ONLY 25kW MODULATOR ASSEMBLY CTX-A369, INCLUDING 25kW MODULATOR PCB CTX-A345 TX MICROCONTROLLER PCB CTX A-346 CD-3968 Figure 4d - Electronics Unit (CTX-A370) Mounted in the Test Position Amdt.
  • Page 369 KH 2020 Chap 7d (2) Tx Microcontroller PC Figure 6d - 25kW Modulator In di ca tors, Test Points, Links and Switches Power PCB (CTX-A345): Indicators and Test (Fig ures 6d, 7d & 8d) Point Locations (CTX-A346) In di ca tors pro vided on PCBs are as follows: (1) 25 kW FET Modulator PCB (CTX-A345) Grid TUNE...
  • Page 370 KH 2020 Chap 7d Grid Grid TR14 Gate Drive (27/300V FET) TP34 Input end of R10 (RUN STOP Command) TR15 Gate Drive (27/300V FET) TP35 IC1 pin 10 (Stop Run) TP36 Ground +5V1 TP37 Ground REF V TP38 Ground +10V TP39 Ground +15V...
  • Page 371 KH 2020 Chap 7d (2) Tx Microcontroller PCB (CTX-A346) (3) Logarithmic Receiver PCB (CTX-A356) Test Grid Function Test Point Function Point LED drive Neon Signal Tune sample delay (intermediate) Bootstrap Load enable. Serial link LED drive Reset. Serial link Sync Azimuth Pulses Tune Sample Delay Heading Line...
  • Page 372 KH 2020 Chap 7d Links and switches are located on the following PCBs: (1) 25kW FET Modulator PCB (CTX-A345) Switch Grid State Function Link/ Grid State Function SW2-3 Enables edge drive of noise Switch diode Square wave drive MADE Connects 300V power output to FET drivers SW2-2 Video I/P terminated...
  • Page 373 KH 2020 Chap 7d TP39 SL4-CL-V TP38 HSMY-C670 TP32 TR15 STW50N10 TR14 ETD49 STW50N10 0R22 TP27 TP33 HSMS-C670 TP26 TP24 2x0.6mH 6800µ 40V 6µ8 400V 6µ8 400V CTX-A350 TP31 TP15 TP35 HSMS-C670 R125 0R1 10W R126 TP41 5R0 50W TP40 TP25 MCDIS02T03 TP10...
  • Page 374 KH 2020 Chap 7d B16P-SHF-1AA 622-3424ES B2P-SHF-1AA B2P-SHF-1AA SL6-CL-V B2P-SHF-1AA TP10 B2P-SHF-1AA TP12 TP11 TP13 TP14 C65N07G999X99 TP20 TP17 TP18 TP19 HSMY-C670 HSMY-C670 C167CR-L25M HSMY-C670 HSMY-C670 TP16 TP15 B2P-SHF-1AA 22-27-2041 B2P-SHF-1AA 87123-0601 CD-3981 Figure 6d - Tx Microcontroller PCB (CTX-A346): Indicators and Test Point Locations Amdt.
  • Page 375 KH 2020 Chap 7d 220nH 820nH BS4P-SHF-1AA BS6P-SHF-1AA BS14P-SHF-1AA VIEW ON COMPONENT SIDE NOTE: RV1 IS LOCATED ON UNDERSIDE OF PCB CD-4012 Figure 7d - Logarithmic Receiver PCB (CTX-A356): Link and Test Point Locations May 01 7d.16 Original...
  • Page 376 KH 2020 Chap 7d S-BAND ANTENNA TURNING MECHANISM (CAE-A41 OR CAE-A42) AZIMUTH/HEADING LINE PCB (CAE-A180) 220V/440V 3 PHASE MAINS SUPPLY 180:1 AZIMUTH 3 PHASE TO MOTOR TURNING SOFT START UNIT MOTOR CZZ-A14 HEADING LINE AZIMUTH/ HEADING LINE GENERATION +27V MOTOR START +27V SAFETY SWITCH...
  • Page 377 KH 2020 Chap 7d S-BAND ANTENNA CAE-A36 OR CAE-A39 MONITOR ARM PART OF (OPTIONAL) TX. MON NEON SOFT START UNIT CZZ-A14 2 CORE CABLE CONTACTOR LOC 1 AZ/HL PCB MOTOR AERIAL SOFT GEARBOX 220V/440V 3 PHASE MAINS IN START PROTECTION & ROTATING JOINT START MOTOR...
  • Page 378 KH 2020 Chap 7d RADAR FAULT DETECTED AT DISPLAY (AT STANDBY) IS Tx READY IND PRESENT AFTER 90s? SWITCH TO RUN FAILURE MESSAGE CHECK CONNECTIONS, FAILURE MESSAGE - NO SYNC ON Tx/Rx PSU MAINS INPUT & - NO VIDEO - NO AZIMUTH IS MAINS NEON LIT? POWER SUPPLY FUSE(8A) OR NO MESSAGE...
  • Page 379 KH 2020 Chap 7d FROM SHEET 1 FAILURE MESSAGE - NO SYNC - NO VIDEO OR NO MESSAGE SET TO LONG PULSE POOR SIGNALS NO VIDEO NO SYNC BUT NO WARNING FOR (MODULATOR FIRING) ‘NO VIDEO’ SHOWING SWITCH MON ON ARE CO-AXs OK? REPAIR CO-AXs ARE CO-AXs OK?
  • Page 380 KH 2020 Chap 7d MAINTENANCE WARNING THIS EQUIP MENT IS NOT FITTED WITH SAFETY IN TER LOCKS AND LE THAL VOLT AGES ARE PRES ENT WITHIN THE UNIT. ACCESS TO THE IN TE RIOR OF THE TRANS CEIVER IS ONLY TO BE PER MITTED FOR QUAL IFIED TECH NI CIANS.
  • Page 381 KH 2020 Chap 7d THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK Sep 01 7d.26 Amdt. 1...
  • Page 382 KH 2020 Chap 7d CHAPTER 7E MKVII TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER & ANTENNA (X-BAND) The magnetron energy is fed via a circulator and a IN TRO DUC TION waveguide 16 run to the rotating joint located in the turning mechanism and on to the antenna. Received signals from the antenna are routed via the rotating joint and The MkVII X-Band Transceivers are available in a waveguide to the circulator.
  • Page 383 KH 2020 Chap 7d ANTENNA - SEE TABLE 1 TURNING MECHANISM X BAND CABLE: CODE K TRANSMITTER 1 PHASE IN (CTX-A8) DISPLAY INTERSWITCH UNIT (OPTIONAL) OR DIRECT OPTIONAL MAINS ISOLATOR 80-261-600 1 PHASE IN CABLE CODES TABLE 1 CABLE E - 12 CORE ANTENNA OPTIONS CABLE G - 25 CORE CABLE K - 2 CORE POWER...
  • Page 384 KH 2020 Chap 7d FUNC TIONAL DE SCRIP TION Re ceiver Cir cuits The received RF radar returns are passed from the antenna to the circulator, which routes them to the The X-Band downmast transceiver and antenna Diode (RF) Limiter and Low Noise Front End (LNFE). The comprise a transceiver which is bulkhead mounted, and a mast mounted turning mechanism in a weatherproof LNFE produces a 60MHz IF signal, which is passed to the...
  • Page 385 KH 2020 Chap 7d Cooling of the transceiver is provided by two fans. One An tenna Turn ing Mech a nism is located within the electronics unit and provides forced air cooling of the whole transceiver. The second fan is A separate Antenna Turning Mechanism is required mounted on the front of the electronics unit and provides for the Downmast Transceiver.
  • Page 386 KH 2020 Chap 7d SPEC I FI CA TION RE CEIVER The technical specifications for the MkVII X-band X-Band Transceiver are as follows: Type:: Logarithmic Receiver TRANS MIT TER I.F: 60MHz Video Output: 2 x 75 X-Band +5.5V to 6V peak signal System Overall Nominal 4.5dB Frequency:...
  • Page 387 KH 2020 Chap 7d DI AG NOS TICS FAIL URE MES SAGES These failure messages appear in the data field of the The Algorithms in this section provide an aid to fault display monitor if certain signals are missing. See diagnosis in the transceiver.
  • Page 388 KH 2020 Chap 7d PREP A RA TION FOR FAULT DI AG NO SIS WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT FITTED WITH SAFETY INTERLOCKS AND LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE UNIT. ACCESS TO THE INTERIOR OF THE TRANSCEIVER IS ONLY TO BE PERMITTED FOR QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS.
  • Page 389 KH 2020 Chap 7d RX MONITOR CAVITY CTX-A173 RF HEAD (CTX-A380) WAVEGUIDE OUTLET (CAE-A277) FILTER SHIM (NTX-1194) RECEIVER (CTX A364), CONTAINING LOGARITHMIC RECEIVER (CTX-A356) CIRCULATOR (45-646-604) LOW NOISE FRONT END (CTX-A323) DIODE LIMITER (45-646-603) MAGNETRON (CTX-A317) ELECTRONIC UNIT (CTX-A370) 1TB1 TX MICROCONTROLLER PCB (CTX-A346) MAINS FILTER (45-680-003)
  • Page 390 KH 2020 Chap 7d ROTATING JOINT BRUSHLESS MOTOR AZIMUTH/ SHIM HEADING LINE PCB SHIM BRUSHLESS MOTOR PCB AZIMUTH/ HEADING LINE PCB CAE-A106-2 BRUSHLESS MOTOR PCB CD-3918 Figure 4e - Turning Mechanism (CAE-A30-5): Module Locations Amdt. 1 7d.9 Sep 01...
  • Page 391 KH 2020 Chap 7d ROTATING JOINT AZIMUTH/ SHIM HEADING LINE PCB SHIM MOTOR MOTOR STARTER TERMINAL TERMINAL AZIMUTH/ HEADING LINE PCB CAE-A106-2 FILTER MAINS MOTOR +26V MOTOR STARTER PCB CD-3917 Figure 5e - Turning Mechanism (CAE-A30-6): Module Locations Sep 01 7d.10 Amdt.
  • Page 392 KH 2020 Chap 7d ELECTRONIC UNIT CTX-A370 IN TEST POSITION SECURED TO FRAME BY TOP AND BOTTOM SCREWS ONLY 25kW MODULATOR ASSEMBLY CTX-A369, INCLUDING 25kW MODULATOR PCB CTX-A345 TX MICROCONTROLLER PCB CTX A-346 CD-3968 Figure 6e - Electronics Unit (CTX-A370) Mounted in the Test Position Amdt.
  • Page 393 KH 2020 Chap 7d Test Points are located on the following PCBs: IN DI CA TORS, TEST POINTS, LINKS AND SWITCHES (FIG URES 7e, 8e & 9e) (1) 25kW FET Modulator PCB (CTX-A345) Indicators provided on PCBs are as follows: (1) 25kW FET Modulator PCB (CTX-A345) Test Grid...
  • Page 394 KH 2020 Chap 7d (3) Logarithmic Receiver Test Grid Test Point Function Point LED Drive TP35 IC1 Pin 10 (Stop Run) Tune Sample Delay (intermediate) TP36 Ground LED Drive TP37 Ground Sync TP38 Ground Tune Sample Delay TP39 Ground AFC Drive TP40 RV1 Wiper (Test EHT) TP41...
  • Page 395 KH 2020 Chap 7d (2) Tx Microcontroller PCB (CTX-A346) (3) Logarithmic Receiver PCB (CTX-A356) Switch Grid State Function Link State Function SW1-1 HL Interlock enabled MADE Connects 300V power output to FET HL Interlock overridden drivers SW1-2 Timer enabled timer OPEN Disconnects 300V power output from Timer disabled...
  • Page 396 KH 2020 Chap 7d TP39 SL4-CL-V TP38 HSMY-C670 TP32 TR15 STW50N10 TR14 ETD49 STW50N10 0R22 TP27 TP33 HSMS-C670 TP26 TP24 2x0.6mH 6800µ 40V 6µ8 400V 6µ8 400V CTX-A350 TP31 TP15 TP35 HSMS-C670 R125 0R1 10W R126 TP41 5R0 50W TP40 TP25 MCDIS02T03 TP10...
  • Page 397 KH 2020 Chap 7d B16P-SHF-1AA 622-3424ES B2P-SHF-1AA B2P-SHF-1AA SL6-CL-V B2P-SHF-1AA TP10 B2P-SHF-1AA TP12 TP11 TP13 TP14 C65N07G999X99 TP20 TP17 TP18 TP19 HSMY-C670 HSMY-C670 C167CR-L25M HSMY-C670 HSMY-C670 TP16 TP15 B2P-SHF-1AA 22-27-2041 B2P-SHF-1AA 87123-0601 CD-3981 Figure 8e - Tx Microcontroller PCB (CTX-A346): Indicators and Test Point Locations Sep 01 7d.16 Amdt.
  • Page 398 KH 2020 Chap 7d 220nH 820nH BS4P-SHF-1AA BS6P-SHF-1AA BS14P-SHF-1AA VIEW ON COMPONENT SIDE NOTE: RV1 IS LOCATED ON UNDERSIDE OF PCB CD-4012 Figure 9e - Logarithmic Receiver PCB (CTX-A356): Link and Test Point Locations Amdt. 1 7d.17 Sep 01...
  • Page 399 KH 2020 Chap 7d MAIN TE NANCE WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT FITTED WITH SAFETY INTERLOCKS AND LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE UNIT. ACCESS TO THE INTERIOR OF THE TRANSCEIVER IS ONLY TO BE PERMITTED TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN PRE VEN TIVE MAIN TE NANCE The Transceiver requires no preventive maintenance.
  • Page 400 KH 2020 Chap 7e X-BAND ANTENNA TURNING MECHANISM (CAE-A30-5 OR -6) AZIMUTH/HEADING LINE PCB CAE-A106-2 MOTOR STARTER PCB DC SUPPLY CTX-A359 (CAE-A30-6 ONLY) 90:1 AZIMUTH TURNING MOTOR BRUSHLESS MOTOR PCB HEADING LINE CAE-A236 (CAE-A30-5 ONLY) AZIMUTH/ HEADING LINE GENERATION +27V MOTOR START +27V SAFETY +27V MOD...
  • Page 401 KH 2020 Chap 7e X-BAND ANTENNA CAE-A27, CAE-A13-2, CAE-A14 MONITOR ARM PART OF HIGH SPEED MOTOR CAE-A198 (OPTIONAL) LOC. 11 CAE-A30-5 +36V HIGH SPEED TX. MON NEON BRUSHLESS MOTOR MOTOR DRIVER CAE-A236 2 CORE CABLE AZ/HL PCB LOW SPEED MOTOR CAE-A106-2 GEARBOX +26V...
  • Page 402 KH 2020 Chap 7e RADAR FAULT DETECTED AT DISPLAY (AT STANDBY) IS Tx READY IND PRESENT AFTER 90s? SWITCH TO RUN FAILURE MESSAGE CHECK CONNECTIONS, FAILURE MESSAGE - NO SYNC ON Tx/Rx PSU MAINS INPUT & - NO VIDEO - NO AZIMUTH IS MAINS NEON LIT? POWER SUPPLY FUSE(8A) OR NO MESSAGE...
  • Page 403 KH 2020 Chap 7e FROM SHEET 1 FAILURE MESSAGE - NO SYNC - NO VIDEO OR NO MESSAGE SET TO LONG PULSE POOR SIGNALS NO VIDEO NO SYNC BUT NO WARNING FOR (MODULATOR FIRING) ‘NO VIDEO’ SHOWING SWITCH MON ON ARE CO-AXs OK? REPAIR CO-AXs REPAIR CO-AXs...
  • Page 404 KH 2020 Chap 8a CHAPTER 8A OPTIONS FOR NUCLEUS 3 RADAR DISPLAYS PARTS 3-PHASE TRANS FORMER KIT (6000 DIS PLAYS) Table 4 provides the 3-phase transformer part number information. FUNC TIONAL DE SCRIP TION Table 4 – 3-Phase Transformer Parts List T he 3-Phase T ransfor mer Kit enables the transformation of the Ship’s 440V, 3-phase supply to 220V/110V for use with Nucleus Radar Displays Type 6000...
  • Page 405 KH 2020 Chap 8a 2 OFF SELF CAPTIVATING PANEL SCREW 40.0 195.0 10.0 116.0 CD-2299 Figure 1a - 3-Phase Transformer Kit (Installation Diagram) May 01 8a.2 Original...
  • Page 406 KH 2020 Chap 8a CORE 1 110V TERMINAL 380 V SHIP'S CORE 2 BLOCK ON SUPPLY FLYING LEAD FROM ISOLATOR 440V FILTER UNIT CABLE 319 K 110V CORE 3 OUTPUT VOLTAGES (TB2) LINK 2 & 3 FOR 220 V 1 & 3 LINK FOR 110 V 2 &...
  • Page 407 KH 2020 Chap 8a IN TER FAC ING FOR THE LOW RA TIO Mas ter/Slave Syn chro Kit COM PASS & MAS TER/SLAVE Implement the instructions in Paragraph 17, as IN STAL LA TIONS required. To fit the Kit follow Paragraph 21, then Paragraph 25 for all Nucleus 5000/6000 displays.
  • Page 408 KH 2020 Chap 8a NUCLEUS INTERFACING CHART – Sheet 1 NOTE: (1) Nucleus connected to 1 Radar Transmitter/Aerial only. (2) A Kelvin Hughes Transmitter/Aerial controlled by the Nucleus Display counts as the 1 Radar Transmitter/Aerial. 1 RADAR INPUT TO NUCLEUS KELVIN HUGHES OTHER MANUFACTURER NUCLEUS AS MASTER...
  • Page 409 KH 2020 Chap 8a NUCLEUS INTERFACING CHART – Sheet 2 NOTE: (1) Nucleus connected to 2 Radar Transmitter/Aerial only. (2) A Kelvin Hughes Transmitter/Aerial controlled by the Nucleus Display counts as one of the possible 2 Radar Transmitter/Aerials, and its Interface requirements must be listed on the Indent.
  • Page 410 KH 2020 Chap 8a FUNC TIONAL DE SCRIP TION Video Normally +ve 5.5V peak from Buffer Amplifier. The Master/Slave Interface, Master/Slave Synchro (for Radar 2 only) and Divide By 4 PCBs may receive May be +ve or -ve 12V from 0V, 75 ohm without Buffer inputs from any two Radars.
  • Page 411 KH 2020 Chap 8a 3 HOLES ¥ 12.0 MASTER/SLAVE ADAPTER PCB MASTER/SLAVE INTERFACE PCB MASTER/SLAVE SYNCHRO OR DIVIDE BY 4 PCB LOW RATIO COMPASS PCB CABLE ENTRY CD-2427 Figure 3a - Interfaces Installation Details: 5000/Split 6000A May 01 8a.8 Original...
  • Page 412 KH 2020 Chap 8a INTERFACE PLATE MASTER/SLAVE ADAPTER PCB MASTER/SLAVE SELECTOR PCB MASTER/SLAVE SYNCHRO OR DIVIDE BY 4 PCB LOW RATIO COMPASS PCB CD-2431 Figure 4a - Interfaces Installation Details: 6000 Series Original 8a.9 May 01...
  • Page 413 KH 2020 Chap 8a Mas ter/Slave Syn chro PCB Mas ter/Slave In ter face PCB NOTE: NOTE: This PCB is connected as Radar 2 input, even in 1 Radar Buffer Amplifiers (RAN-A23/* or RAN-A29/*) are to be System. fitted near host displays for video & sync inputs, 1 per radar.
  • Page 414 KH 2020 Chap 8a CON NEC TIONS RE QUIRED FOR NU CLEUS Mas ter/Slave Adapter PCB 6000 SE RIES Connect the Master/Slave Adapter PCB as follows: Low Ra tio Com pass PCB (1) Connect PLB and PLE to Display Input/Output PCB, HRC-A102, PLA and PLG using Cableform Connect the Low Ratio Compass PCB as follows: HRC - A341.
  • Page 415 KH 2020 Chap 8a EX TER NAL CON NEC TIONS TO IN TER FACES Mas ter/Slave Adapter PCB RADAR 1 is a Master to Nucleus Transceiver Low Ra tio Com pass PCB connect: Connect as follows to PLA the external compass input: (1) SKA and SKG connected with 38 core cable.
  • Page 416 KH 2020 Chap 8a NU CLEUS IN TER FACING IN STRUC TIONS Ra dar 2 In puts Only (can not be Ra dar 1) Synchro/resolver Azimuths - using HRC-A289 Kit Azi muth In puts (Master Slave Synchro). The output from this kit feeds into HRC-A192 Kit (Master/Slave Interface).
  • Page 417 KH 2020 Chap 8a Link And Switch Set tings For Ra dar 2 On Mas ter/slave Ra dar 1 and/or Ra dar 2 In put us ing HRC- A192 Kit In ter face PCB HRC- A197 (part of HRC- A192 Kit) (Mas ter/Slave) Refer to Table 6, below.
  • Page 418 KH 2020 Chap 8a SW1 and SW2 Set tings for Azi muth Ra tios from Ta ble 8 Video Switch Set tings on HRC- A197 Refer to Table 10, below. Refer to Table 12, below. Table 12 – Video Switch Settings on HRC-A197 Table 10 –...
  • Page 419 KH 2020 Chap 8a To correct any difference: Mas ter/Slave In ter face PCB (HRC- A197) (1) Adjust SW4 (22.5 degree steps) anti-clockwise, Ra dar 1 i.e. from F to D etc., until the target has been Implement the following, referring to Figure 6a for over-adjusted.
  • Page 420 KH 2020 Chap 8a Head ing Line Cor rec tion for HRC- A290 or CDY- A297 Link And Switch Set tings For Low Ra tio Com pass PCB (HRC- A107) PCB (Mas ter/Slave Syn chro or Di vide by 4) The LINK settings for Nucleus systems are: Implement the following: (1) Link 1 MADE, Link 2 OPEN - For all ratios and...
  • Page 421 KH 2020 Chap 8a Azi muth Se lec tion FUNC TION OF LINKS Radar 1 Mas ter/Slave In ter face PCB LK15 Made, LK16 Open : 2 phase or pulsed, The link settings for the Master/Slave Interface PCB using PLL are as follows: LK15 Open, LK16 Made : 4096 pulse input...
  • Page 422 KH 2020 Chap 8a FUNC TIONAL DE SCRIP TION Mas ter/Slave Syn chro PCB Ra dar 2 only. The PCB receives the input from a radar with 1:1 Low Ra tio Com pass PCB Synchro or Resolver azimuth transmission, and converts it to 4096 pulses per aerial revolution for the The PCB accepts inputs from Synchro Compass Master/Slave Interface PCB.
  • Page 423 KH 2020 Chap 8a Parts Table 15 provides a list of parts. Table 15 – Interface Units/Kits Parts List KELVIN DESCRIPTION HUGHES CODE NO. Assembly Low Ratio HRC-A188 Compass Kit Assembly Low Ratio HRC-A189 Compass Kit Assembly of Master/Slave NNR-A285 Assembly of Master/Slave NNR-A440 Assembly of Master/Slave...
  • Page 424 KH 2020 Chap 8a BUFFER AM PLI FIERS (RAN-A23/* AND VARI ANTS TO RAN-A23 AND RAN-A29 RAN-A29/*) Buffer Am pli fiers 75 Ohm The Buffer Amplifier may be one of two versions, All variants of RAN-A23 are produced from the RDY-A23/* and RDY- A29/*.
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  • Page 426 KH 2020 Chap 8a VIDEO In-line Connector 38-CORE CABLE SYNC FROM RADAR 1 (MASTER) INPUT/OUTPUT PCB CABLE FORM HRC-A341 MASTER/SLAVE ADAPTER PCB (HRC - A288) OR 38-CORE CABLE FROM Mk 5 TX ONLY ANTENNA +24V G & Bn Y & V MOD +27V R &...
  • Page 427 KH 2020 Chap 8a 2 CO-AX AND 3 OR 4 CORE 38-CORE CABLE FROM RADAR 1 (MASTER) CABLE FROM RADAR 1 (SLAVE) INPUT/OUTPUT PCB MASTER/SLAVE ADAPTER PCB (HRC - A288) CABLEFORM HRC-A341 MASTER/SLAVE INTERFACE PCB HRC-A197 OR 38 CORE CABLE FROM Mk 5 TX ONLY ANTENNA +24V...
  • Page 428 KH 2020 Chap 8a INPUT/OUTPUT PCB 38-CORE CABLE CABLEFORM HRC-A341 FROM RADAR 1 MASTER/SLAVE ADAPTER PCB (HRC-A288) OR 38-CORE CABLE MASTER/SLAVE INTERFACE PCB HRC-A197 (MASTER) ANTENNA +24V G & Bn Y & V MOD +27V R & O MOD 0V B &...
  • Page 429 KH 2020 Chap 8a 2 CO-AX AND 3 OR 4 CORE 38-CORE CABLE CABLE FROM RADAR 1 (SLAVE) FROM RADAR 1 (MASTER) TO 1024 INPUT (TB2A) OR PLA INPUT/OUTPUT PCB MASTER/SLAVE ADAPTER PCB (HRC-A288) MASTER/SLAVE INTERFACE PCB HRC-A197 CABLEFORM HRC-A341 FOR Mk 5 TX ONLY OR 38 CORE CABLE ANTENNA +24V...
  • Page 430 KH 2020 Chap 8a - Annex A CHAPTER 8A ANNEX A SERIAL AND NMEA COMMUNICATIONS SPECIFICATION OPTIONS FOR NUCLEUS 3 RADAR DISPLAYS SCOPE OF THIS DOC U MENT Se rial Re ceived Data The serial received data (Receive data #1, #2, #3 and #4) This document describes the input/output PCBs can be either RS232 or RS422.
  • Page 431 KH 2020 Chap 8a - Annex A DED I CATED SE RIAL INPUTS SE RIAL IN PUT SETUP The I/O PCBs have a dedicated Serial Trackerball input The serial messages received can be individually PLH, for either standard KH type desk top mouse systems configured for: trackball or Ergopod or MISC connections for multi-Ergopod installations.
  • Page 432 KH 2020 Chap 8a - Annex A SOFT WARE SPECI FI CA TION DATA FOR MAT The message structure used will be compliant, where Gen eral For mat applicable, with the following Standards: The maximum number of characters in a sentence shall In ter na tional Elec tro tech ni cal Com mis sion be 82, consisting of a maximum of 79 characters between the starting ‘$’...
  • Page 433 KH 2020 Chap 8a - Annex A The valid character set consists of all printable ASCII Pro pri etary For mat Characters except those defined as reserve characters Kelvin Hughes Ltd has an assigned NMEA 0183 (see Table 3). Manufacturers Mnemonic Code: KHU ASCII values not specified as either reserved characters Kelvin Hughes proprietary messages will have the or valid characters may not be transmitted.
  • Page 434 KH 2020 Chap 8a - Annex A $—DCN STAN DARD NMEA MES SAGES This message type is not used. $—ACK Ac knowl edge Alarm Acknowledge device alarm. This sentence is used to $—DPT Depth acknowledge an alarm condition reported by a device. Message Port Maximum...
  • Page 435 KH 2020 Chap 8a - Annex A 5.17. $—GGA Global Po si tioning Sys tem Fix Data Message Port Maximum Minimum Type Message message frequency frequency Listener 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A 1 Hz 0.2 Hz Time, position and fix related data for a GPS receiver. $--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx*hh<CR><LF>...
  • Page 436 KH 2020 Chap 8a - Annex A $—GLC $—GSV This message type is not used. This message type is not used. $—GLL Geo graph ical Lo ca tion in Lat i tude / Lon gi tude $—GXA This message type is not used. Message Port Maximum...
  • Page 437 KH 2020 Chap 8a - Annex A 5.34. $—OSD Ownship Data $—RMA This message type is not used. Message Port Maximum Minimum $—RMB Type Message message frequency frequency This message type is not used. Talker 1 out, 1 Hz 2 out, $—RMC 3 out 4 out...
  • Page 438 KH 2020 Chap 8a - Annex A $—RSD Ra dar Sys tem Data Message Port Maximum Minimum Type Message message frequency frequency Talker 1 out, 2 out, 3 out 4 out message description $RARSD,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF> Checksum Display rotation - see note 1 Range units K/N/S Range scale in use Cursor bearing degrees clockwise from zero degrees...
  • Page 439 KH 2020 Chap 8a - Annex A $—RTE Message Port Maximum Minimum Type Message message frequency frequency Talker 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A 0.2Hz Way point identifiers, listed in order with starting way point first, for the identified route. Two modes of transportation are provided: “c”...
  • Page 440 KH 2020 Chap 8a - Annex A $—TTM Tar get data Message Port Maximum Minimum Type Message message frequency frequency Talker 1 out, 5 Hz 0 Hz 2 out, 3 out 4 out message description Type of acquisition A= automatic M= manual Time of data UTC Reference target = R else NULL field $RATTM, xx, x.x,x.x,a,x.x,x.x,a,x.x,x.x,a,c—c,a,a,hhmmss.ss,a*hh<CR><LF>...
  • Page 441 KH 2020 Chap 8a - Annex A $—VBW Dual Ground / Wa ter Speed (Dopp ler Log) Message Port Maximum Minimum Type Message message frequency frequency Listener 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A 1 Hz 0.2 Hz Water referenced and ground referenced speed data. $—VBW,x.x,x.x,A,x.x,x.x,A,x.x,A,x.x,A*hh<CR><LF>...
  • Page 442 KH 2020 Chap 8a - Annex A $—VHW Wa ter Speed and Head ing This message is used if the log type is set to VHW log. Message Port Maximum Minimum Type Message message frequency frequency Listener 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A 1 Hz 0.2 Hz The compass heading to which the vessel points and the...
  • Page 443 KH 2020 Chap 8a - Annex A $—VTG Ac tual Track and ground speed $—XTE This message type is used if the Log type is set as VTG This message type is not used. log. $—XTR This message type is not used. Message Port Maximum...
  • Page 444 KH 2020 Chap 8a - Annex A AIS MESSAGES VDO - AIS VHF Data-link Own-ves sel re port This sentence is used to transfer the entire contents of an AIS unit's broadcast message packet, as defined in ITU-R VDM - AIS VHF Data Link Mes sage M.1371 and as sent out by the AIS unit over the VHF Data This sentence is used to transfer the entire contents of a Link (VDL) using the 'Six-bit' field type.
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  • Page 446 KH 2020 Chap 8b CHAPTER 8B DUAL INTERSWITCH UNIT IN STAL LA TION IN STAL LA TION IN STRUC TIONS Mount the Interswitch Unit in the required position, ensuring sufficient clearance for ventilation, cable IN TRO DUC TION access and servicing as follows: The Interswitch Unit is mounted as shown in Figure 1b, (1) Mark out the position of the Interswitch Unit and which provides the installation dimensions.
  • Page 447 KH 2020 Chap 8b COM MIS SION ING Po ten ti ome ters The following Table 2 gives a list and description of Potentiometers. IN TRO DUC TION The Interswitch Unit has two rotary switches S1, Table 2 – Interswitch Unit Potentiometers ‘CROSSED/UNCROSSED’...
  • Page 448 KH 2020 Chap 8b SET TING TO WORK Video Am pli tude Ad just ments No adjustments should be required, as RV5 and RV6 The following can be set up only when the System is are factory preset. Confirm that the radar video is a 5V operational: peak signal, measured from the mean noise level.
  • Page 449 KH 2020 Chap 8b FUNC TIONAL DE SCRIP TION DUAL IN TER SWITCH PCB The Dual Interswitch PCB provides the switching elements and associated control circuitry required for GEN ERAL (a) interconnection of the system Displays and Transmitters, and (b) implementation of the selected role for each Display The Dual Display Interswitch Unit type HRC-A9 is (i.e.
  • Page 450 KH 2020 Chap 8b Switch ing Con trol Cir cuit OP ERA TION This controls the state of the three banks of relays and the RUN lines to both Transmitters. The circuit has The Interswitch Unit has two control switches, refer to inputs from the Selector switches on the DIU and the control Figure 2b, located on the top face which provide the lines from the two Displays.
  • Page 451 KH 2020 Chap 8b TRANS MIT TER CON TROL SE LEC TOR To Change Trans mit ter Con trol Place the cursor, using the trackerball, in the new Transmitter box and press the right-hand pushbutton. The switch operates in conjunction with the Display Control Selector as described in the previous NOTE: Paragraph.
  • Page 452 KH 2020 Chap 8b DI AG NOS TIC MAIN TE NANCE A diagnostic algorithm is given in Figure 4b, to provide the operator/technician with a step-by-step guide through the fault finding procedure. The algorithm is intended for identification of faults to LRM level (e.g. a faulty PCB or cable/connector assembly).
  • Page 453 KH 2020 Chap 8b PARTS Table 3 contains a list of replaceable items for the Dual Display Interswitch Unit (HRC-A9). Table 3 – Dual Display Interswitch Unit (HRC-A9) Parts List CCT. DESCRIPTION KELVIN HUGHES REF. PART No. DUAL DISPLAY HRC-A9 INTERSWITCH UNIT Dual Interswitch PCB HRC-C103...
  • Page 454 KH 2020 Chap 8c CHAPTER 8C FLAT PANEL DISPLAY INTRODUCTION SYS TEM CON FIG U RA TIONS This Chapter provides information on Nucleus 3 7000 Typical Flat Screen Display system configurations are Flat Panel Display equipment. shown in the Introduction to this Manual. Refer to the Introduction, paragraph 43, for further information.
  • Page 455 KH 2020 Chap 8c IN STAL LA TION IN STAL LA TION Flat Panel Displays IN STAL LA TION RE QUIRE MENTS The Flat Panel displays are designed to be either Panel-mounted or Console-mounted. Space Re quire ments Refer to Figure 1c for installation of the 20.1-inch Flat The dimensions of equipment are shown in Figure 1c Panel Display and Figure 2c for installation of the and Figure 2c.
  • Page 456 KH 2020 Chap 8c 18-inch Dis play (NNR-A70) SETTING TO WORK The brightness and contrast can be adjusted, if necessary. GEN ERAL For the best picture setting, a suitable test image of the The Flat Screen Displays can be used in place of required resolution should be used Nucleus 3 6000 series displays.
  • Page 457 KH 2020 Chap 8c FUNC TIONAL DE SCRIP TION There are two types of Nucleus 7000 Flat Panel Display: (1) 20.1-inch Display (NNR-A69) (2) 18-inch Display (NNR-A70) Both display types are designed to be ruggedised and lightweight, with EMI packaging. The Nucleus 7000 Flat Panel Displays are designed to be used in place of the Nucleus 3 5000/6000 series display units.
  • Page 458 KH 2020 Chap 8c TO INSTALL THE NUCLEUS 7000 81.27 533.8 SPLIT PROCESSOR & FLAT PANEL DISPLAY A) DISPLAY UNIT Refer to the dimensioned drawing opposite for hole locations. Mark out the the cut-out position for the Flat Panel Display in the Panel or Console (as appropriate), allowing sufficient space for cable access and ventilation.
  • Page 459 KH 2020 Chap 8c TO INSTALL THE NUCLEUS 7000 SPLIT PROCESSOR & FLAT PANEL DISPLAY 449.3 OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE At Relative Humidity 0% : -15 C to +55 C ° ° At Relative Humidity 95% : +40 C ° A) DISPLAY UNIT Refer to the dimensioned drawing opposite for hole locations.
  • Page 460 KH 2020 Chap 8c NUCLEUS 3 SPLIT PROCESSOR NUCLEUS 3 7000 FLAT PANEL DISPLAY (NNR-A59) ARPA SYSTEM (NNR-A60) ATA (NNR-A61) EPA VIDEO INPUT PCB (NNR-A215-1) REMOTE ON/OFF SOUNDER (NNR-A65) CABLE (NNR-A987) BLUE ON/OFF SW SYNC SETTINGS GREEN SIGNAL BLUE FLAT PANEL MONITOR (NNR-A69) OPEN CLOSED BNC MONITOR CABLE (NNR-A995)
  • Page 461 KH 2020 Chap 8c NUCLEUS 3 SPLIT PROCESSOR NUCLEUS 3 7000 FLAT PANEL DISPLAY (NNR-A59) ARPA (NNR-A60) ATA SYSTEM (NNR-A61) EPA VIDEO INPUT PCB (NNR-A215-1) REMOTE ON/OFF SOUNDER (NNR-A65) CABLE (NNR-A987) BLUE ON/OFF SW SYNC SETTINGS GREEN SIGNAL BLUE FLAT PANEL MONITOR (NNR-A70) OPEN CLOSED SVGA CABLE (NNR-A988)
  • Page 462 KH 2020 Chap 8c RADAR ON-OFF VIEW OF FRONT COVER 4 MOUNTING HOLES DIA 5 OR TAP M4 R3 TYP VIDEO INPUT NNR-A215-1 VIEW ON REAR OF FRONT COVER CUT-OUT DETAILS FOR PANEL MOUNTING ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED CD-4307 Figure 5c - Flat Panel Display ON/OFF Sounder (NNR-A65): Installation Diagram Original...
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  • Page 464 KH 2020 Chap 8c Push Button PCB Radar Adaptor cable form 9-Way D-type Terminal connector (NNR-A853) (PL1) (SKN) NNR-A853 CON 2 CON 1 WIRE TERMINATION TERMINATION SIGNAL FROM PL1-2 SKN-2 PL1-4 SKN-4 +12V PL1-4 PL1-7 Trackerball Assembly PL1-5 SKN-3 PL1-5 PL1-3 WIRE TERMINATION...
  • Page 465 KH 2020 Chap 8c OP ER ATING IN STRUC TIONS 18-inch Flat Panel Dis play Front Panel Con trol and In di ca tors The Flat Panel Display is used in conjunction with a The 18-inch Flat Panel Display is fitted with the Remote Trackerball and an ON/OFF Sounder.
  • Page 466 KH 2020 Chap 8c SETUP Menu PICTURE Menu The SETUP menu allows adjustment of the position Brightness and size of the picture on the monitor's display. The following Menu options are provided: Adjust the Brightness using the DOWN (less) and UP (more) keys.
  • Page 467 KH 2020 Chap 8c MODE INFO Menu The Mode Info menu displays the parameters of the current video mode. Mode: Picture resolution, based in the number of lines. H Freq: H-Sync-frequency to within 4Hz. V Freq: V-Sync-frequency to within 0.003Hz. H Pol: H-Sync-polarity, neg.
  • Page 468 KH 2020 Chap 8c SETUP PICTURE 1687 USER SAVE PRESETS SAVE HORIZONTAL POSITION BRIGHTNESS VIDEO NORM: NTSC NTSC 44 SECAM HPLL SELECT MENUS BY HIGHLIGHTING WITH THE KEYS [+] (DOWN) AND [-] (UP) AND PRESSING [ENTER] Chroma Saturation OPEN MAIN MENU WITH THE [MENU] KEY SOURCES MAIN MENU SETUP...
  • Page 469 KH 2020 Chap 8c Re mote Trackerball (Desk top Control Pod) Ra dar Sys tem ON/OFF Sounder Unit The Remote Trackerball (Desktop Control Pod) is The Radar System ON/OFF switch unit, is fitted with fitted with a trackerball and three pushbuttons. an ON/OFF pushbutton switch and an audio speaker.
  • Page 470 KH 2020 Chap 8c DI AG NOS TIC MAINTENANCE A diagnostic algorithm is provided in Figure 8c to provide the operator/technician with a step-by-step guide through the fault finding procedure. The algorithm is intended for identification of faults to LRM level (e.g. a faulty PCB or cable/connector assembly).
  • Page 471 KH 2020 Chap 8c PARTS LISTS Parts Lists for a Typical Nucleus 3 Flat Panel Screen Display system are provided in Tables 1 to 3. Flat Panel Display System Table 2 - Flat Panel Display System: Parts List ITEM DESCRIPTION KELVIN HUGHES PART No.
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  • Page 473 KH 2020 Chap 8d CHAPTER 8D TRANSMITTER INTERFACE UNIT INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION This Chapter provides information on the Transmitter INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Interface Unit (NNR-A66) for use with Nucleus 3 Display equipment. The Transmitter Interface Unit (TIU) is designed to interface a MkV transceiver with either a Nucleus 3 The Transmitter Interface Unit (TIU) is designed to display or via an RIU interswitching up to six Nucleus Radar provide an interface between a MkV Transmitter and a...
  • Page 474 KH 2020 Chap 8d 77.5 12mm DIA (4 OFF) DANGER High voltage VIEW SHOWING COVER DETAILS CABLE CLAMPING BRACKET NNR-1604 (IN 6 POSITIONS) LOWER CABLE CLAMP NNR-1602 (IN 6 POSITIONS) CABLE CLAMPING BRACKET NNR-1605 LOWER CABLE CLAMP NNR-1603 NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED CD-4572 Figure 1d - Transmitter Interface Unit (NNR-A66): Dimensions and Mounting May 01...
  • Page 475 KH 2020 Chap 8d INSTALLING THE TIU Interconnections to Mk V Transceiver Connections between the TIU and the Transmitter Refer to Figure 1d and mount the Transmitter require a 38-core cable carrying the following Interface Unit (TIU) in its required location (ensuring services: Control and Data, Tx/Rx data, Video, Sync and dc sufficient clearance for ventilation, cable access and power supplies.
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  • Page 477 GRADE CODE.N NNR-A66 GRADE EQUIPMENT CLASS B DISSIPATION MASS MANUFACTURED BY KELVIN HUGHES LTD HAINAULT ENGLAND ON/OFF POWER SWITCH A DIVISION OF SMITHS INDUSTRIES AEROSPACE MOD RECORD (45-600-0033-001) TOP VIEW CABLEFORM (NNR-A5020) POWER SUPPLY UNIT (45-677-124) CABLEFORM DANGER (NNR-A5021) High...
  • Page 478 KH 2020 Chap 8d COMMISSIONING The link and switch positions for the CAN Adapter PCB are as shown in Figure 3d below. The Transmitter Interface Unit (NNR-A66) is fitted with a power On/Off switch on the top of the unit. SL8-CL-V SL3-CL-V Set the power unit to provide an antenna rotation...
  • Page 479 KH 2020 Chap 8d FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The Transmitter Interface Unit (NNR-A66) is designed to convert the CAN Bus control signals used by Nucleus 3 systems to control signals for the MkV transmitter. It also provides the dc power supplies required by the transmitter.
  • Page 480 KH 2020 Chap 8d COMPOSITE 38-CORE 12-CORE CABLE Mk V CABLE NUCLEUS 3 NNR-A66 CAE-A30-7 & CAE-A30-8 5000, 6000, 7000 INPUT PCB CAN ADAPTER PCB NNR-A981 WHITE COAX VIDEO WHITE COAX VIDEO VIDEO GREY COAX GREY COAX SYNC SYNC SYNC NOTE 1 BLACK CAN HI...
  • Page 481 KH 2020 Chap 8d COMPOSITE COMPOSITE 38-CORE 12-CORE 12-CORE CABLE CABLE Mk V CABLE NUCLEUS 3 NNR-A66 CAE-A30-7 & CAE-A30-8 5000, 6000, 7000 INPUT PCB NNR-A55 CAN ADAPTER PCB NNR-A981 SK7 - 12 SK1 - 6 WHITE COAX VIDEO VIDEO WHITE COAX VIDEO VIDEO...
  • Page 482 KH 2020 Chap 8d OPERATION DIAGNOSTIC MAINTENANCE The Transmitter Interface Unit (NNR-A66) is fitted with A diagnostic algorithm is shown in Figure 7d, to an ON/OFF switch on the top of the unit. When set to provide the operator/technician with a step by step the 1 position the power supply to the unit is switched ON.
  • Page 483 KH 2020 Chap 8d PARTS Table 1 contains a list of replaceable items for the Transmitter Interface Unit (NNR-A66). Table 1 (Cont.) - TIU Parts List Table 1 - TIU Parts List Washer Crinkle 20-282-5006-25 Beryllium Copper M3 Item Description KH Part No.
  • Page 484 KH 2020 Chap 8e CHAPTER 8E RADAR INTERSWITCH UNIT IN TRO DUC TION IN STAL LA TION This Chapter provides information on the Radar IN STAL LA TION RE QUIRE MENTS Interswitch Unit (NNR-A55) for use with Nucleus 3 Display equipment. The Radar Interswitch Unit (RIU) is designed to interswitch up to six Nucleus Radar Displays and six The Radar Interswitch Unit (RIU) is designed to...
  • Page 485 KH 2020 Chap 8e 77.5 12 DIA FIXING HOLES DANGER High voltage MOUNTING BRACKET CZZ-1121 VIEW SHOWING COVER DETAILS CABLE CLAMPING BRACKET NNR-1605 LOWER CABLE CLAMP NNR-1603 CABLE CLAMPING BRACKET NNR-1604 (IN 6 POSITIONS) LOWER CABLE CLAMP NNR-1602 (IN 6 POSITIONS) NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED CD-4571 Figure 1e - Radar Interswitch Unit (NNR-A55): Dimensions and Mounting...
  • Page 486 KH 2020 Chap 8e In ter con nec tions to Mk IV Upmast Trans ceiver IN STALLING THE RIU Connection t o a MkIV Upmast T ransceiv er Refer to Figure 1e and mount the Radar Interswitch (CAE-A12-20) requires a 38-core cable carrying the Unit (RIU) in its required location, ensuring sufficient following services: Video and Sync, and Control and Data clearance for ventilation, cable access and servicing, as...
  • Page 487 KH 2020 Chap 8e Switches COM MIS SIONING There are two switches on the Processor PCB. The switch settings are as follows: The Radar Interswitch Unit (NNR-A55) is fitted with a power On/Off switch on the top of the unit. There is no specific commissioning procedure Description Normal...
  • Page 488 CODE.N NNR-A55 GRADE EQUIPMENT CLASS B DISSIPATION MASS MANUFACTURED BY KELVIN HUGHES LTD HAINAULT ENGLAND A DIVISION OF SMITHS INDUSTRIES AEROSPACE MOD RECORD MOUNTING BRACKET CZZ-1121 (IN 4 POSITIONS) CABLEFORM NNR-A5018 NNR-A5019 TERMINATED BETWEEN NNR-A979 PL2 & NNR-A980 PLW SK10...
  • Page 489 KH 2020 Chap 8e COMPOSITE COMPOSITE 12-CORE 12-CORE CABLE NUCLEUS 3 Mk VII TRANSMITTER SOFT START UNIT 5000, 6000, 7000 NNR-A55 CTX-A9 CZZ-A14 INPUT PCB SK7 - 12 SK1 - 6 WHITE COAX VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 1 3 PHASE SK19 - 24 SK13 - 18 SYNC...
  • Page 490 KH 2020 Chap 8e COMPOSITE COMPOSITE 12-CORE 12-CORE CABLE NUCLEUS 3 Mk VII TRANSMITTER 5000, 6000, 7000 NNR-A55 CTX-A8 INPUT PCB TURNING MECHANISM SK7 - 12 SK1 - 6 WHITE COAX VIDEO VIDEO CAE-A30-6 VIDEO VIDEO 1 1TB1 1TB1 SK19 - 24 SK13 - 18 GREY COAX SYNC...
  • Page 491 KH 2020 Chap 8e COMPOSITE COMPOSITE 12-CORE 12-CORE CABLE NUCLEUS 3 Mk VII TRANSMITTER TURNING MECHANISM 5000, 6000, 7000 NNR-A55 CTX-A8 CAE-A30-5 INPUT PCB SK7 - 12 SK1 - 6 WHITE COAX VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 1 1TB1 1TB2 SK19 - 24 SK13 - 18 GREY COAX T OR Lt/G...
  • Page 492 KH 2020 Chap 8e The link and switch positions for the Processor PCB The link positions for the Video Sync Switching PCB are as shown in Figure 6e below. are as shown in Figure 7e. VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN FROM TO DISPLAY 1 622-1024ES TRANSMITTER...
  • Page 493 KH 2020 Chap 8e Almost immediately the RIU communications will be RIU SYS TEM STARTUP FAULT BY PASS recovered and the message "RIU COMMUNICATION FA CIL ITY RECOVERED" is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen, as shown below. The RIU incorporates a backup mode, to ensure that radar is available even when the RIU is faulty.
  • Page 494 KH 2020 Chap 8e Chan nel 4 (Dis play 4 di rect to Trans mit ter 4) ECDIS OUT PUT CONFIGURATION To manually configure Channel 4 to have direct Display outputs 5 and 6 can be configured to provide connection from display 4 to transmitter 4, the following radar signals to any slave display or to a Kelvin Hughes links and connectors must be moved.
  • Page 495 KH 2020 Chap 8e FUNC TIONAL DE SCRIP TION The Radar Interswitch Unit (NNR-A55) is designed to provide an interface between up to six Nucleus 3 Displays and up to six Transmitters. Typical configurations are shown in Figures 3e to 5e. The Radar Interswitch Unit contains a Processor PCB (NNR-A980) and a Video Sync Switching PCB (NNR-A979).
  • Page 496 KH 2020 Chap 8e START CHECK OPERATION OF POWER ON/OFF SWITCH ARE LEDs SUSPECT FAULTY D37 & d38 SWITCH/LED ILLUMINATED? (i.e. +27V & +5V REPLACE SWITCH/LED PRESENT) IS LED D39 FLASHING? SUSPECT FAULTY (i.e. PROCESSOR PROCESSOR PCB RUNNING) CHECK ALL INTERNAL CHASSIS WIRING REPAIR/REPLACE WIRING OK?
  • Page 497 KH 2020 Chap 8e PARTS Table 1 contains a list of replaceable items for the Radar Interswitch Unit (NNR-A55). Table 1 (Cont.) - RIU Parts List Table 1 - RIU Parts List Washer Crinkle M3 22-282-5006-25 Item Description KH Part No. Washer Crinkle M3 20-282-5008-25 Washer Crinkle M5...
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  • Page 499 KH 2020 Chap 8f CHAPTER 8F ERGOPOD IN TRO DUC TION IN STAL LA TION This Chapter provides information on the Ergopod for IN STAL LA TION OF ERGOPOD UNIT use with Nucleus Display equipment. The Ergopod is designed to be fitted to the end of a Two types of Ergopod are available, these are: chair arm, using a mounting bracket.
  • Page 500 KH 2020 Chap 8f IN STAL LA TION OF CON TROL LER UNIT SW2 No.3 SW2 No.4 No. of Shared Ergopod Con trol ler Unit Displays The Controller Unit comprises the Ergopod Controller PCB, which is contained within a unit. The dimensions of the Ergopod Controller unit are shown in Figure 3f.
  • Page 501 KH 2020 Chap 8f Where an Ergopod is connected directly to a single - This controller set as Master display, the connections between the Ergopod and the - Dual Ergopod with *shared displays display are as follows: Check that the following message is displayed by the Slave Ergopod Controller: - $ZM1833 MISC Ergopod Controller I/F V1.1$ Display...
  • Page 502 KH 2020 Chap 8f POD/422 5 ( SLAB ) 6 ( MFD ) DISPLAY DISPLAY A1 B1 C1 A2 B2 C2 A3 B3 C3 NMEA INTERFACE A4 B4 C4 A5 B5 C5 A6 B6 C6 NMEA INTERFACE NNR-A589 Download/ diagnostics CD-4508 Figure 4f - Ergopod Controller (NNR-A645-2): Link and Switch Locations May 01...
  • Page 503 KH 2020 Chap 8f Figure 5f - Single Ergopod Connected to a Nucleus 5000 Display Amdt 5 8f.5 July 03...
  • Page 504 KH 2020 Chap 8f Figure 6f - Single Ergopod Connected to Five Displays May 01 8f.6 Original...
  • Page 505 KH 2020 Chap 8f Figure 7f - Dual Ergopod Connected to Five Displays Original 8f.7 May 01...
  • Page 506 KH 2020 Chap 8f (2) Pressing the plus (+) button increases the range OP ER A TION displayed on the screen. The ERGOPOD provides the same basic operating Clut ter ( ) Pushbutton facilities as the trackerball and three pushbuttons on the Nucleus Displays.
  • Page 507 KH 2020 Index (Chap 7 & 8) System Information Index C (Cont.) Access for Cabling 8 - 3 Control PCB 7 - 4 adar 1 and/or Radar 2 Input 8 - 14 Control PCB CTX_A24 7 - 4 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 8 - 3 Control Signals 8 - 5...
  • Page 508 KH 2020 Index (Chap 7 & 8) I (Cont.) Failure Messages 7 - 10 interswitch configuration 8 - 2 Fault diagnosis algorithms 7 - 10 Interswitch Unit - Fault Finding Algorithm 8 - 7 fault finding 8 - 7,8 - 20,8 - 9 Interswitch Unit (Dimensions &...
  • Page 509 KH 2020 Index (Chap 7 & 8) P (Cont.) neon indicators 7 - 9 PRFs 8 - 7 NMEA COMMUNICATIONS SPECIFICATION 8 - 1 Processor Unit 8 - 2 NMEA Port Listener Circuit 8 - 2 Prompt 8 - 16 NMEA Port Talker Circuit 8 - 2 Proprietary Format...
  • Page 510 KH 2020 Index (Chap 7 & 8) save the settings 8 - 16 talker identifier 8 - 3 Select Data from other Transmitter 8 - 6 Test Equipment 7 - 11 SERVICE Info Box 8 - 17 Testing Procedure 8 - 1 Setting To Work 8 - 3 TRANSCEIVER...

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