ZG030A45 - Manual Del Radar RL2000 y MSSSR-1

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RL2000/MSSR-1 Antenna System
Technical Description
ZG030A
ELDIS RL-2000/MSSR-1 antenna system ZG030A
CONTENTS:
1 APSR-2000 ANTENNA SYSTEM......................................................................... 3
1.1 Basic characteristics of the APSR-2000 Antenna ................................................................................4
2 ESSENTIAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 8
2.1 Weight of essential blocks ....................................................................................................................8
2.2 Environmental condition for antenna operation .................................................................................8
3 ANTENNA APSR-34H........................................................................................ 10
4 DESCRIPTION OF AU BASIC PARTS (WITHOUT ANTENNAS).......................11
4.1 Stand ..................................................................................................................................................11
4.2 Gallery and Ladder............................................................................................................................12
4.3 Gearbox..............................................................................................................................................13
4.3.1 Gearbox Frame.............................................................................................................................16
4.3.2 Solid Body ...................................................................................................................................17
4.3.3 Gearbox Rack...............................................................................................................................17
4.3.4 Bearing ........................................................................................................................................18
4.3.5 Gearbox Spacer and Rotary Body .................................................................................................18
4.3.6 Welded Shaft Body and Driving Gear...........................................................................................18
4.3.7 Freewheel Clutch Body, Freewheel and Flexible Coupling............................................................19
4.3.8 Auxiliary Gearbox with Electromotor ...........................................................................................20
4.3.9 Lubrication of Main and Auxiliary Gearbox, Oil Change ..............................................................21
4.3.9.1 Main Gearbox ..........................................................................................................................21
4.3.9.2 Auxiliary Gearbox ....................................................................................................................23
4.3.10 Oil Sensor in Main Gearbox .........................................................................................................23
4.3.10.1 Oil level sensor.....................................................................................................................23
4.3.10.2 Electrical wiring ...................................................................................................................23
4.3.10.3 Preparation of the level gauge (with help of Fig. 14)..............................................................24
4.3.10.4 Level gauge setting at unknown inductive capacity value of measured medium (with help of
Fig. 14) 24
4.4 Rotary Joint .......................................................................................................................................26

4.4.1 Angle Encoders on Rotary Joint....................................................................................................28
4.5 Changeover of the Signal for the METEO Channel Receiver...........................................................28

4.5.1 The SWML block – Switch of Meteo Beams with Limiter ............................................................29
4.6 Wind Speed Measurement.................................................................................................................30
4.7 Antenna Cabin ...................................................................................................................................30
4.8 Electrical Utilities of Antenna Unit....................................................................................................32

4.8.1 Control and diagnostics – connection to radar head cabin ..............................................................36
4.8.2 SCS1 block - Status and Control Switchboard...............................................................................38
4.9 Antenna Switchboard 100..................................................................................................................40

4.9.1 AIOPTD board.............................................................................................................................41
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4.9.1.1 Description...............................................................................................................................42
4.9.1.2 Input and Output Connectors ....................................................................................................43
4.9.1.3 Meaning of LED Indicators and Jumpers Setting.......................................................................44
4.9.2 SWMET board.............................................................................................................................44
4.9.2.1 Description...............................................................................................................................44
4.9.2.2 Input and Output Connectors ....................................................................................................45
4.9.2.3 Meaning of LED Indicators and Jumpers Setting.......................................................................46
5 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE................................................................... 47
5.1 Frequency Converter Control, Antenna Drive Status Evaluation and Antenna Running up ..........47
5.2 AU total stop and blocking of antenna rotation ................................................................................47
5.3 Recommended maintenance ..............................................................................................................49

5.3.1 Oil replacement ............................................................................................................................50
5.3.1.1 Main gearbox ...........................................................................................................................50
5.3.1.2 Auxiliary gearbox.....................................................................................................................52
6 BASIC CALCULATION OF NECESSARY POWER INPUT FOR ANTENNA

DRIVING................................................................................................................... 53
6.1 Entrance value: ..................................................................................................................................53
6.2 Necessary power input determination of engine for antenna driving ...............................................53
6.3 Forces acting to RL2000 antenna system and from antenna system to antenna tower: ...................54
6.4 Requirements for antenna system mounting to antenna tower.........................................................54
7 MEASUREMENT OF PARAMETERS OF THE ANTENNA UNIT ...................... 55
8 APPENDICES .................................................................................................... 57
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1 APSR-2000 antenna system

The APSR-2000 antenna unit of the RL2000/MSSR-1 radar consists of several basic
structural parts, design and performance of which are described in chapters bellow.
Fig. 1: Antenna Unit RL2000/MSSR-1
The APSR2000 antenna unit (see Fig. 1) consists of following parts:

· stand
· gallery
· gearbox
· cabin
· APSR-34H antenna (RL2000 radar antenna)
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· ASSR-35 Antenna (MSSR-1 radar antenna)

Description of these parts is a subject of following chapters and/or the parts are provided with
their own technical description. Dimensions of particular parts are designed considering the
possibility of the equipment transport in disassembled state to the place of destination by
road, train, air or ship transport.
Drawing of antenna unit (AU) with set screws for tilt arrangements APSR antenna is shown in
Fig. 2.
Construction of the the antenna system will be finished in accordance with ICAO
recommendations (Annex l4).
1.1 Basic characteristics of the APSR-2000 Antenna

The principal elevation plane is the plane of symmetry of the reflector. The elevation angle Θ
in the principal elevation plane is measured from the direction of the z-axis of the reflector
coordinate system which lies in the principal elevation plane and which is defined by an
optical instrument firmly attached to the antenna.
The azimuth angle Φ is measured in the directions perpendicular to the principal elevation
plane from the plane of symmetry of the reflector. The principal azimuth plane is the plane
perpendicular to the principal elevation plane and contains the maximum of the radiation
pattern.
Feed horn assemblies are designed to minimize ground clutter reflections and to diminish
loping effect from ground. The active feed-horn is providing lower beam for transmission and
reception while the passive feed-horn is provide upper beam for reception only. Feed-horn is
instituted in the angle to be able to accommodate more echoes from high-altitude.
All components associated with the antenna are sealed to prevent the entrance of moisture.
Drain holes and means of eliminating moisture are incorporated as appropriate. All
components, including mounting hardware, are manufactured of non-corrodible material or
finished to prevent corrosion. Protection is provided for components which are subject to
physical damage or to damage from RF energy or lightning. It is possible to maintain the
antenna on-site without requiring that the antenna be dismounted and realigned for repair.
APSR-2000 Antenna use dual antenna drive assembly and dual antenna optical encoders.
APSR-2000 Antenna is dual beam design, horn fed. The low beam (main beam) receives long
range, low angle returns. The high beam (auxiliary beam) receives short range, high angle
returns. The antenna low beam pattern is used for both transmit and receive. The high beam is
used for receive only. A receive channel (weather channel) is provided from the orthogonal
output of both beam for weather detection.
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Fig. 2: Set screws of APSR-34H antenna
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Fig. 3a. Stationary configuration of APSR2000 antenna unit
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Fig.3b: Stationary configuration of APSR2000 with ASSR-35 antenna unit
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2 Essential Specifications
Antenna reflector of primary antenna APSR34H:

- length 5000 mm
- width 2910 mm
LVA Antenna ASSR-35 of MSSR-1
- height of the vertical columns 1.9 m
- horizontal width of the antenna 8.5 m
- depth 1.0 m
Manual antenna tilt -3° to +6° manually
A tilt indicator show the tilt of the maximum
power point of the radiated beam to an accuracy
of 0.2 degrees
Antenna revolutions max 15 min-1
15 to 6 rpm – selectable via control and
monitoring system of radar – LCMS/RCMS,
tolerance of ± 0.1 percent
2.1 Weight of essential blocks
Antenna of the primary surveillance radar part (APSR34H):

Frame 476 kg
Cabin 500 kg
Antenna 1100 kg
Carrier of antenna 430 kg
Drive mechanism 1100 kg
Intermediate piece 354 kg
Gallery 534 kg
Antenna feeder 300 kg
Total weight RL2000 4794 kg
Antenna of the secondary surveillance radar part (ASSR35)

ASSR-35 antenna 600 kg
Antenna frame 50 kg
Total weight MSSR-1 650 kg
Total weight of the RL2000/MSSR-1 radar 5444 kg

antenna
2.2 Environmental condition for antenna operation

Ambient temperature from -40° to +70 °C
Relative humidity 100 % at max. temperature

Rainfall upto 100 mm/hr with maximum wind speed of 65
km/hr
Sunlight/Ultraviolet (UV) UV Index > 10
Atmospheric pressure sea level to 15,000 feet
Corrosive environment with high atmospheric salt content and industrial pollution
Wind resistance - operation without ice up to 180 km per hour
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under icing 10 up to 130 km/h with 12 mm frost or ice

kg/m2
Wind resistance - off- Without ice bursts up to 231km/h
operation no damage or Under icing 10 up to 180 km/h with 12 mm ice or frost
permanent deformation kg/m2
Drive assemblies provide to rotate the RL2000 and colocated MSSR antenna up to 15
revolutions per minute (RPM) within the environmental conditions.
The center of gravity of the rotating or stationary antenna match the center of rotation.
Provisions is made to achieve antenna balancing at any antenna tilt angle (without the SSR
antenna or with the SSR antenna mounted and set at any SSR tilt angle).
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3 Antenna APSR-34H
APSR antenna figure is shown in Fig. 4. The detailed description of APSR-34H antenna is a
part of enclosure, see Appendix 2.
Fig. 4: Antenna APSR-34H
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4 Description of AU basic parts (without antennas)

The Antenna unit machine part is a structure, which enables:
· antenna unit fastening to the antenna mast
· antenna unit fitting to horizontal position
· rotary movement of the gearbox cover with fastened antenna and frame
· HF signal transmission from stationary part to rotating antenna and vice versa
· antenna displacement angle measurement, measuring oil level in the main gearbox, and
transmission of these signals to the radar room
All components associated with the antenna are sealed to prevent the entrance of moisture.
Drain holes and means of eliminating moisture are incorporated as appropriate. All
components, including mounting hardware, are manufactured of non-corrodible material or
finished to prevent corrosion. Protection is provided for components which are subject to
physical damage or to damage from RF energy or lightning. It is possible to maintain the
antenna on-site without requiring that the antenna be dismounted and realigned for repair.
Main parts of the Antenna unit machine section are as follows:
· Mast Body
· Antenna rotation stopping and its security for servicing activities
· Cabinet with the Main Gearbox
· Stationary Part of the Cabinet
· Rotary Part of the Cabinet
· Main Bearing with Gearing
· Driving Gear Wheels
· Gearbox with Electric Motor (M1, M2)
· Hollow Shaft
· Cabinet of Sensors
· Hand barring and breake facilites with safety interlocks
4.1 Stand
The stand (see Fig. 5) is welded from structural steel tubes. The base consists of 4 vertical
supporting thick-wall tubes joined by horizontal partitions. Each wall is reinforced by tube V-
struts except for the front wall, which a room for the cabin door opening is created in. On the
stand bottom side, four tube partitions in the shape of a displaced square are welded; they
create supporting elements for the cabin installation at the equipment assembly.
Sheet metal feet are welded to the lower end of supporting vertical tubes. Each foot is
provided with two holes for an anchor bolt with the M39 thread putting on. A rough stand
adjustment to the horizontal position is carried out by means of steel washers slid under the
feet at the equipment assembly.
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Sheet metal flanges provided with central setting hole and four peripheral holes for the set
screw locking with the help of M16 screws are welded to the top end of the stand supporting
tubes. The flange side face is provided with the M10 thread designed for the gallery distance
screw. Four brackets supporting the gallery are welded to the supporting tubes under the
flanges. Each bracket is provided with the M20x1.5 thread for the gallery leveling screw, and
a groove for the M12 safety bolt.
Four set screws (see Fig. 5 and 7) are made from the stainless steel. A flange with four holes
for safety bolts is welded to the bar provided with the M39 thread. Under the flange, the bar is
provided with a recess, which is to be inserted into the stand top flange. This recess retains
sliding forces affecting the equipment. Fastening sleeves of the gearbox are put on the screw
thread section. Conical and spherical washers, flexible and smooth washers and nuts form a
part of setting screws.
Fig. 5: The stand with four set crews
4.2 Gallery and Ladder

The gallery (see Fig. 6) consists of four parts having identical dimensions. The only difference
between the parts consists in the gallery entrance opening, which modifies the shape of one
gallery part (for ladder assembly). Particular parts are welded from rectangular tubes made
from the structural steel. The tubes are terminated by sheet metal flanges with central journals
and peripheral holes for M10 bolts. Sheet metal boards provided with holes for the peripheral
and entrance railing are welded at the perimeter of each basic part. The railing is welded from
rectangular steel tubes.
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Steel floor grates welded from steel bands are fastened to the gallery basic parts with the help
of special clamps. The floor grates are hot-dip galvanized components.
Two brackets for the ladder assembly with the help of journals are welded to the bottom side
of one gallery part (for ladder connection).
The ladder (see Fig. 1 – in front of a cabin) is welded from steel rectangular tubes and circular
profiles. Sheet metal feet hindering the ladder from its delving in a soft ground are welded on
the ladder bottom ends. The ladder is attached to the gallery with the help of welded hinges
and carrying journals secured by nuts. The ladder can be turned to its upper position around
these journals, and locked up with the help of a journal and padlock to the gallery. Entry of
foreign persons to the gallery is avoided this way. The ladder position is scanned by a limit
switch. At the ladder tilting, the limit switch contacts shall open and transmit the command
for the antenna rotation stop.
Fig. 6: View of gallery and ladder
4.3 Gearbox
The gearbox serves like an interface supporting element between the stand and the APSR-34H
antenna, see Fig. 7 . A cabin is suspended from below the gearbox, and some gearbox parts –
auxiliary gearboxes with electromotors, rotary joint with the angle information encoders, oil
level indicator in the main gearbox, level gauge for the oil check in the main gearbox, and
drain plugs – are situated within the cabin, consequently protected against the environmental
conditions. The gearbox main parts (see Fig. 7 and 8) are as follows:
1. Gearbox frame
2. Solid body
3. Gearbox rack
4. Gearbox rack accessories (level gauge for the oil level check in the main gearbox,
drain plugs, overflow pipe, oil level sensor with connecting piping)
5. Bearing
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6. Spacer
7. Rotary body
8. Welded shaft bodies
9. Pinions
10. Shafts
11. Welded bodies of the freewheel clutch
12. Flexible couplings
13. Freewheel clutches
14. Auxiliary gearboxes with electromotors
The main gearbox is assembled from a solid body, gearbox rack, roller bearing, gearbox rack
accessories, spacer and rotary body.
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Fig. 7a: Stand, gearbox and cabin
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Fig. 7b: Stand and cabin
4.3.1 Gearbox Frame

It is an essential part of the gearbox. It is welded from structural steel, thick-wall- rectangular
tubes. Four sleeves made from circular tubes are welded in outer corners; they transfer the
load from the gearbox to the antenna unit stand. Eight brackets are welded in the middle of
the frame; they serve for the gearbox solid body fastening. Four lugs with journals situated on
the frame top side enable the gearbox handling. Sheets welded from above between
rectangular profiles are treated against slipping and enable the personnel movement at the
assembly and repairs.
The gearbox is attached to the stand with the help of four setscrews. The M39 bottom nut is
screwed on these bolts, onto which two washers – spherical and conical – are laid. The frame
is leveled with the help of the bottom nut; the washers ensure the leveling in case of the
setscrew axes and the gearbox sleeves misalignment. The sleeves are secured from above
again with the help of a pair of washers – spherical and conical, smooth and flexible washer
and the M30 nut. All these parts are made from the stainless steel.
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Fig. 8: Main gearbox
4.3.2 Solid Body

The solid body is a machined welded piece consisting of parts manufactured by burning and
bending the structural steel sheets. It is a carrying part of the gear box. It is fastened by eight
M36x240 screws, washers and nuts to the gearbox frame. An external circular shell creates
the gearbox outer wall. A sealing profile situated in the groove on the circular shell top
perimeter hinders the ambient dust penetration into the gearbox, and on the contrary, the oil
and air mixture leakage to the environment. Two holes for the access to driving pinions are
situated on the topside. They are covered by lids with sockets comprising plugs for the
gearbox venting and filling with the oil. The lids with plugs are seemingly identical; they
differ by the hole inner diameter only. The gearbox rack is attached from below to the solid
body.
4.3.3 Gearbox Rack

The gearbox rack is a machined welded part consisting of bent and burned sheet parts. A tube
forming the gearbox internal shell is welded in the middle of the rack. A sealing profile is
situated in the groove on the shell top perimeter. This profile is accessible from the cabin.
Cottages with flanges for the shaft body attachment are located on two opposite sides.
On the external circular cover, a level gauge for the oil level check is mounted in the flange.
The rack bottom is provided with four holes (thread of ½²); in two of them, a threaded joint is
situated for the tubes connecting to the body of the oil level height sensor in the main
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gearbox; in the third hole, a drain plug is screwed up from without, and the oil overflow tube
from inside; in the fourth hole, the oil drain plug is mounted.
4.3.4 Bearing
The RKS.221310101001 main bearing is mounted in the gearbox rack. Concerned is a
bearing of a special design with crossed rollers, which forms a basic supporting part of the
antenna rotation. It withstands a high radial and axial load and a great tilting moment as well.
The bearing is attached to the rack with the help of 24 screws M16x80 through an internal
ring. The bearing outer ring has an external gearing with direct teeth. There are 142 teeth;
module of 6 mm; pressure angle of 20°. The bearing lubrication is common with the gear
transmission lubrication, namely by dipping in the oil, approximately up to the half of the
bearing height. Teeth and roller paths are shell hardened and ground. The bearing weights
approx. 97 kg, and is manufactured by the SKF company.
4.3.5 Gearbox Spacer and Rotary Body

The gearbox spacer and rotary body are attached to the outer bearing ring. These parts are
attached to the outer ring with the help of 24 screws M16x250. The spacer is a machined
welded piece made from parts burned from structure steel sheets. It is mounted on the bearing
outer ring and supports the gearbox rotary body. On the inner and outer side, there are
cylindrical, smoothly machined surfaces provided with sealing profiles.
The rotary body supports the APSR antenna. Concerned is a cylindrical body, the shell of
which is made from a coiled structural steel sheet. Carrying arms welded from sheets are
situated on the shell sides and its rear wall. Two side arms are ended by vertical tubes
intended for the assembly of the APSR antenna front hinges. The rear carrying arm is ended
by a fork designed for the assembly of the APSR antenna tilt setscrew (see Fig. 2).
On the shell top side, there are threads for the circular cover attachment. On the cover, there is
a connector array for the antenna cables connection, and a passage for the waveguide to the
antenna.
Within the rotary body, there is a centering hole and holes for the rotary joint holder – barrel
attachment. The rotary joint is fastened to the holder. The rotary joint intervenes between
auxiliary gearboxes with electromotors. Within the rotary body interior above the rotary joint,
there is a SWML block for the meteo changeover.
The antenna rotary movement is ensured by the gearbox parts described below. They are
duplicated by reason of higher reliability, and the application in extra advertent climatic
conditions (wind, ice accretion etc.).
4.3.6 Welded Shaft Body and Driving Gear

The welded shaft body (see Fig. 9) is an assembly comprising the driving gear with a shaft.
The shaft is mounted in two ball bearings. The bearings are fitted with a packing and are filled
with grease for their entire service life; they need not additional lubrication, and even do not
enable it. The driving gear is mounted on the shaft top end. The gear has 22 teeth, module of 6
mm. The teeth are cemented, hardened and ground, which ensures their longevity.
The gear is fitted with a conical compartment in its bottom part, in which intervenes a cone
mounted on the solid section of the shaft body. The cone top is higher than the oil level within
the gearbox. The oil leakage through possibly worn-out sealing is avoided this way. To
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eliminate the possibility of the gearbox overfilling, an overflow pipe is situated in the gearbox
rack, which enables the excess oil drainage. If the gearbox overfilling and the O-ring wear
occur in spite of all provisions, the shaft is fitted with an oil retainer ring, which would hinder
the oil penetration into the shaft bearings. Penetrating oils is thrown to the shaft body groove,
from where it flows out through a hole. Consequently, if the oil flow appears in this hole, it
shall be first necessary to check the oil level; after its lowering, the leakage should stop, even
if the O-ring worn. It is possible to continue in the gearbox operation. It is recommended to
replace also the O-ring at the next oil replacement or bearings replacement. The torque
transfer from the shaft to the driving gear is realized with the help of a sliding key.
Fig. 9: Welded shaft body
4.3.7 Freewheel Clutch Body, Freewheel and Flexible Coupling

Under the shaft body, freewheel clutch body is mounted, and a conical-face auxiliary gearbox
with electromotor above it. Within this body, freewheel and flexible coupling is situated.
Freewheel clutch hub is slid on the shaft bottom part; the torque transfer is realized by a
sliding key and a groove in the wheel hub. The clutch is secured by a shaft ring against the
displacement. Freewheel clutch transfers the torque in a single direction only, and slips in the
other direction. At the slip, the rolling elements friction against static part occurs, which
results in the clutch heating. It is therefore recommended to operate the antenna with two
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driving motors, and use the single motor operation only in case of a motor or auxiliary
gearbox failure. Freewheel clutch is manufactured by the Stieber company.
Flexible coupling disk is mounted on the external disk of the freewheel clutch. Six journals
with rubber spherical roller sleeves are pressed on the disk. The other disk – a wheel hub with
holes for these sleeves – is slid on the output shaft of the auxiliary gearbox. This configuration
makes the auxiliary gearbox assembly easy. Flexible coupling compensates manufacturing
inaccuracies and decreases impacts within the equipment.
The body, which the coupling rotates in, is fitted with a welded nut, the hole of which makes
the spherical roller sleeves sliding into the clutch hub holes easier. If the rubber spherical
roller sleeves worn, it is possible to replace only rubber parts, or entire set of the journal.
The nut serves also for the arresting journal screwing up. It must be slid in the holder on the
antenna cabin wall during the operation. Its presence is checked by a limit switch. At the
arresting peg shifting out from the holder, the limit switch shall open the control circuit and
the antenna rotation stops. To enhance the occupational safety (particularly if there is a danger
of the antenna rotation due to the flowing air), it is recommended to screw the arresting
journal into the nut at full stretch to the clutch disk. Mechanical blocking of the antenna
rotation shall occur this way.
4.3.8 Auxiliary Gearbox with Electromotor

Drawing of auxiliary gearbox with electromotor, see Fig. 10.
The KF88-K4-(132) auxiliary gearbox is of angular shape. It has a vertical output shaft and
horizontal input sleeve for the electromotor shaft. It is fitted with conical and face gear
wheels. The gear ratio i = 14.04. The mass of the auxiliary gearbox including electromotor
equals 134 kg. The gearbox is provided with a draining, filling and bleeder plug.
On the auxiliary gearbox input flange, the 1LA7130-4AA61-Z standard three-phase
asynchronous squirrel-cage motor. Its nominal supply voltage 400/690 V 50 Hz, the motor
winding has D-connection, rated power 5.5 kW, nominal revolutions 1450 1/min. The motor
mass equals 45 kg. Manufactured by Siemens company.
A screw with hexagon socket is mounted in the motor shaft from the fan side; it enables the
antenna manual displacement to the necessary position (at a single motor shaft turn, the
antenna shall displace by approx. 4).
The motor shaft is attached to the gearbox sleeve in a special manner. Besides usual key and
groove, the key is additionally pressed by a screw in the groove, and the sleeve is clamped by
a screw on the shaft. These screws are to be slackened at the motor shifting out from the
gearbox.
Overall gear ratio of the gearbox equals 14.04 x 142/22 = 90.6 . The antenna nominal
revolutions at the supply frequency of 50Hz are 16 1/min.. However, as the motors are fed
from a frequency converter, the revolutions can be arbitrarily changed. Mechanical loading of
antennas at the start and stop is eliminated due to the frequency continuous change. Motor is
redundant system with automatic speed variator.
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Fig. 10: Auxiliary gearbox with electromotor
4.3.9 Lubrication of Main and Auxiliary Gearbox, Oil Change

The main and auxiliary gearboxes are filled with a high-quality synthetic oil based on the
polyglycol, namely ARAL Degol GS 220 (ISO VG 220 viscosity class, the viscosity of
220 mm2/sec @ 40 °C), which could ensure a correct performance of the gearbox within the
entire range of operating temperatures in course of approximately 25,000 hrs. The oil quantity
in the main gearbox equals 9 liters; the oil quantity in each auxiliary gearbox equals 5.5 liters.
Oils based on the polyglycol cannot be mixed with other oil kinds, as well as with oil based
on the polyglycol by other manufacturers. Accordingly, the oil mixing is not recommended;
such change should be consulted, anyway.
4.3.9.1 Main Gearbox

The gearbox is fitted with two bleeder plugs and one filling plug. The first bleeder plug is
mounted on the first pinion cover, the filling plug is mounted on the second pinion cover. The
other bleeder plug – on the oil level sensor body.
In the rack bottom, there are two drain plugs and plug under the overflow pipe. The first drain
plug (main drain plug) is situated nearby the oil level gauge, the other drain plug is mounted
on the piping nearby the oil level sensor body.
The oil level gauge is installed on side of gearbox rack nearby the main drain plug and
overflow pipe. The oil level of main gearbox shall achieve the centre of oil indicator look
window. The overflow pipe height is adjusted to the oil gauge center (approx. 37 mm from the
rack bottom) The oil gauge and all oil plugs (filling, bleeder, drain and plug under overflow
tube) are shown in Fig. 11 and Fig. 12 .
Oil refilling and oil change of main gearbox is described in chapter 6.2.1 .
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Fig. 11: Top drawing of main gearbox – parts for oil level check and oil change
Fig. 12: Oil sensor in main gearbox
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4.3.9.2 Auxiliary Gearbox

The gearbox (mounted in the horizontal position) is fitted with two drain plugs in the gearbox
lowest point, bleeder and filling plug on the gearbox body top surface.
The gearbox is not fitted with an oil gauge. To determine the level height, use a gauge made
e.g. from a wire after the filling plug removal. The oil level should be approx. 70 mm under
the contact surface of the filling plug.
Oil refilling and oil change of auxiliary gearbox is described in chapter 6.2.1 .
4.3.10 Oil Sensor in Main Gearbox

The oil quantity in the main gearbox is detected by the oil level sensor. It is situated within the
sensor body connected with the gearbox rack by means of tubes, see Fig. 12. The bleeder plug
is situated on the body top surface, the bleeder plug – in the lowest piping point. Analog
signal from the sensor is processed by the AIOPTD board (together with the signal from the
angle displacement angle encoders).
Level gauge consists of a case with removable electronics and measuring electrode.
Measuring electrode is adapted for the application kind and measured material type, and
creates a capacitor in relation to the environment (reference electrode), value of which
depends on the flooding height. The capacitor dielectrics consist either in the medium
(insulating materials), or electrode isolation (conducting materials). Electronic part converts
the capacity value to the current signal of 4 ¸ 20 mA, which can be transferred via a two-wire
line at a great distance. The sensitivity can be selected from 8 switchable ranges, initial
capacity may be continuously compensated and the gain infinitely changed.
4.3.10.1 Oil level sensor

A body with the oil level sensor is connected to the gearbox via a piping. The body is fastened
to the gearbox frame. The pipe is connected to the body bottom side, the body upper side is
provided with an air vent valve. The oil discharge plug is situated on the bottom side of the oil
level sensor housing. The sensor operates on the principle of the capacity measurement
between the central and external sensor electrode. Analog signal from the sensor is processed
by the AIOPTD board (together with signals from the antenna displacement angle encoders,
namely AE 1 and AE 2).
4.3.10.2 Electrical wiring

The level gauge is connected to the evaluation equipment with the help of an appropriate
cable with outer diameter of 6 ¸ 8 (recommended conductor Æ 0.5 ¸ 0.75 mm2) by means of a
GDM knock-down connector with internal screw clamps. Wiring diagram and the connector
interior are shown in Fig. 13. Shielded cable must be used in case of the line at distance
exceeding 30 m, or in case of necessary common line with power line. The shielding shall be
then connected to the terminal labeled GND. The shielding in the switchboard shall remain
unconnected.
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Fig. 13: Wiring of capacitive oil sensor in a circuit
4.3.10.3 Preparation of the level gauge (with help of Fig. 14)

1. To ensure access to the level gauge setting elements, disconnect the connector and
screw off the cap nut (be ware of internal connecting conductor). The connector shall
be then connected again.
2. Connect the level gauge to the power supply via a milliammeter (controller etc.).
3. Trimmer 1) 20 mA shall be set to its basic position (preset by the manufacturer):
a. Turn it right to stop (clockwise).
b. Return it back by 3 turns anticlockwise.
Note: 1) Trimmers have no stops – they provide approximately 15 turns
Fig. 14: Oil Level Sensor – view to head of sensor
4.3.10.4 Level gauge setting at unknown inductive capacity value of measured

medium (with help of Fig. 14)
1. Discharge the tank down to minimum level.
2. Set the 2nd range4) (250 pF) with the help of DIP switches.
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3. Turn the trimmer 4 mA with the help of setting screwdriver and set the level gauge
idle current to 4 mA. If turned to right (clockwise) the current increases, if turned to
left the current decreases. If required current cannot be set to the value of 4 mA,
change over to the nearest higher range with the help of DIP switches, and set the
current value of 4 mA in this range.
4. Flood the tank up to maximum level. If the level cannot be put to maximum state, it is
possible to utilize any known (detectable) level, and calculate the current for further
setting in accordance with following formula:
I out = 4 + (0,16 × level height in %) [mA]
5. Change over successively to higher ranges with the help of DIP switches and stop in
the range when the value exceeded 20 mA (or I out value) last time, accordingly,
current e.g. 21 mA5) passes through the sensor. In doing so, the trimmer 20 mA must
be always in basic position.
6. Turn the trimmer 20 mA with the help of setting screwdriver and set the level gauge
idle current to 20 mA (or calculated value I out – see above).
7. To attain maximum accuracy, it is appropriate also to check setting of 4 mA.
Table of ranges:
Notice: 3) Sensitivity – minimum change of the electrode capacity necessary for the
4 ÷ 20 mA current range attainment.
4) Range – maximum capacity of the head and flooded electrode for the 4 ÷ 20 mA
current range attainment.
5) In case of the electrode short circuiting with the casing, or if a very sensitive range
selected, the level gauge current limitation occurs to the value of 30 mA max.
Level gauge maintenance
The device maintenance consists in checking the integrity of the level gauge head and
leading-in cable. If any visible faults detected, inform the manufacturer or dealer immediately.
It is forbidden to carry out any modifications or interventions to the level gauge without
approval of the manufacturer.
Protection
The level gauge is provided with the protection against the supply voltage reversal of polarity
and against the current overloading.
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4.4 Rotary Joint

The rotary joint is a ELDIS 7-channel waveguide type with integrated 16 ring pivot, which
transfers electric signals from the standing part to the rotating part and vice versa. In addition,
the rotary joint is fitted with two angle information encoders. The joint is provided with 6
coaxial channels, and a single waveguide channel. Consequently, rotating part of the rotary
joint is mounted on a pivoted body. It is not fixed attached, to avoid the load caused by
manufacturing allowances; its movement is only blocked by means of a pull rod with ball
joints. By this reason, the waveguide transition between the antenna and the rotary joint is
realized by a flexible waveguide. The rotary joint with waveguide route of antenna cabin is
shown in Fig. 15. Detailed description of radar waveguide route, see Appendix 8
“Radiofrequency Route”.
It serves for the energy transmission between the antenna unit fixed and rotary part. Signals of
the primary radar active (low) beam are transmitted via waveguide channel; signals of passive
(high) beam are transmitted via two 50 W coaxial channels and METEO channel. Next three
coaxial channels (50 W) are utilized for the secondary radar signals.
All sections of the rotary joint transfer energy without change of polarization.
Rotary Joint is constructed with non-contacting joints, and shall transfer energy without
change of polarisation through 360° joint rotation.
It has been used Rotary Joint from ELDIS company for the RL-2000 radar (see enclosure
“Rotary Joint”). There is used the Rotary Joint of R7083 model number.
As a part of the above mentioned types of Rotary Joints are:
· 4 channels for transmission in 2.7 - 2.9 GHz band
· 1 channel for waveguide connection ... flange of the type WR 284
· 3 coaxial channels ... connection via N-connector
· 3 coaxial channels for transmission in 1.01 - 1.11 GHz band for MSSR, tested for S-mode
... connection via N-connector
· max. 16 channels for transmission of electric signals between fixed and rotation part of
antenna and components power supply on rotation part of antenna.
In the following table, there are mentioned their basic parameters. „Slip Ring“ are used
for transmission of following signals:
· 2 channels for power supply of warning lighting
· 2 channels for controlling of electromagnetic valve of pressurized and blowing
subsystem for microwave route, interconnecting transmitter with antenna.
· 7 channels for signals of polarization setting controlling and polarization status
signalization main and auxiliary beam
· Possibility of two back up angle information sensors assembly, pulses number for one
antenna rotation: ACP=16384 pulses , ARP=1
The Rotary Joint is capable of rotating at speeds up to 30 rpm and is self-supporting. It do not
require external components to maintain mechanical alignment.
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The Rotary Joint is designed for an operating life of 65 million revolutions. As an example, at
12RPM, the expected operating life is 10.3 years. MTBF of the Rotary Joint - not less than
100,000 hours
The pressurization is not necessary for rotary joint to meet the power handling requirement.
The system also contain redundant antenna start, stop and rotation control system.
More detail information and parametrer is in Appendix 7 “Rotary Joint” of this document
Fig. 15: Waveguide route in Antenna cabin
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4.4.1 Angle Encoders on Rotary Joint

Gear wheels ratio in the rotary joint equals 1:1 . The encoder rotates similar to the antenna;
the encoder shaft rotates similar to the antenna as well.
As a source of angle information generation, there are used two optical incremental rotary
sensors of angle with RS-422 output signals interface. The used angle encoder is Heidenhain
ROD-426-4096 type (or its equivalent).
Each sensor angular information can be removed, repaired or replaced without disrupting
operation of the second sensor or radar functions.
Signals from angle encoders are processed primary in AIOPTD boards, see description in the
chapter 5.9.1 AIOPTD board. Encoders are fully redundant and independent with 14bits
technology.
Fig. 16: Drawing of mounted angle encoder
4.5 Changeover of the Signal for the METEO Channel Receiver

The primary radar antenna unit enables the reception of returns from meteo formations with
the help of the high and low beam. Both polarizing units of the high and low beam are
provided with an output for METEO channels. The signal utilization from both beams is
advantageous from the practice point of view. Accordingly, a semiconductor switch is used
here for fast changeover of signals arriving from the high and low beam to the common
receiver of the METEO channel. The changeover between the high and low beam is realized
during a single range gate.
The RF switch (SWML block) is situated on the antenna unit. It is inserted in the coaxial route
between the antenna and the rotary joint.
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4.5.1 The SWML block – Switch of Meteo Beams with Limiter

The switch serves for the meteo beams switching (between low and high channels) directly on
the antenna ... it is situated on the antenna unit rotary part (see Fig. 15) .
The SWML block (production code - R6272) has two inputs, namely IN1 and IN2, and a
single output OUT. The changeover control is realized with the help of the XC1 connector by
means of signals from the SWMET board situated in the antenna switchboard (see description
in the chapter 5.9.2 SWMET board). Block diagram of SWML switch, see next figure.
Internal limiters are dimensioned for the maximum peak power of 1 kW.
IN1
Limiter LOW
Nf
OUT .
Microwave
Nf . switch
.
IN2
Limiter HIGH
Nf
XC1
Control
Fig. 17: Block diagram of SWML switch
SWML Connectors description:

Connector Type Description
XC3 IN1 N (female) Input METEO Chanel – LOW beam
XC2 IN2 N (female) Input METEO Chanel – HIGH beam
XC4 OUT N (female) RF Output
XC1 C016-20C00310012 power supply and control:
(Amphenol) pin 1 ... +5 V
pin 2 ... control (TTL)
pin 3 ... not used
pin 4 ... GND
Mechanical arrangement of SWML block, see Fig. 18 .
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Fig. 18: SWML block – components layout and mechanical arrangement
4.6 Wind Speed Measurement

Two wind sensing devices (anemometers) are situated nearby the antenna. Data from the first
sensor are transferred to the AIOPTD 1 board, data from the other sensor – to the AIOPTD 2
board.
The sensing device generates electric pulses. Frequency of these pulses depends on the wind
speed. The pulses are transferred to the AIOPTD board, and converted for the transmission
via an optical fibre to the AILAN block without further processing. In the AILAN block,
received pulses are counted always during one second, and the wind speed reading is
calculated from the number of caught pulses. This reading is transferred like a status signal to
the radar CMS system. The information on the wind speed serves for the radar extreme
operating conditions checking. If the set limit exceeded, the radar rotation and transmitters
shall be automatically turned out.
4.7 Antenna Cabin

The cabin represents a heated or vented room for the operation of mechanical, electrical and
high-frequency devices; it simultaneously protects them against adverse atmospheric effects.
The cabin is suspended on the gearbox frame on 4 rust-free screws with the M20x1.5 fine
thread.
The cabin body is welded from structure steel profiles. Walls, floor and ceiling are made from
wall panels consisting of steel profiled sheets separated by a 60 mm thick layer of the
polyurethane foam. Panels are riveted to the body with the help of steel rivets. Gaps between
panels and the body are filled with a silicon sealant. Within the cabin, corner panel joints are
covered by riveted angle irons.
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There is a hole in the cabin ceiling, through which enter parts mounted on the gearbox frame,
namely auxiliary gearboxes, rotary joint, oil level sensor in the main gearbox, and other parts
on the gearbox rack.
Fig. 20: Antenna cabin – drawing of left side
The flange on the gearbox frame is thermally isolated by a board made from hardened
polystyrene to avoid the water vapors condensing on the frame cold surface and the water
dripping to the cabin space.
Following parts are situated within the cabin (see Fig. 20, 21 and 22) :
To the left from the cabin door: an illumination switch Q1, light fixture E1, limit switch of the
door opening S4, and 230 V 50 Hz electric sockets XC1 for connecting tools and instruments
necessary for repairs.
On the wall, to the left from the cabin door: the main antenna switchboard 100, fans M3 and
M4 with a rain protecting shutter. To the left from the switchboard: thermostats ST1, ST2,
ST3, arresting peg in holder S2, pressure switch B5, and TOTAL STOP switch S1. To the
right from the switchboard, there is a holder with two SCS 1 blocks and an optobox 113. A
light fixture E2 is situated above the holder.
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Heating element 124, socket XC2 and light fixture E3 is situated on the wall in front of the
door.
On the wall, to the right from the cabin door, there is a cartridge with the air filter, rain
protecting and automatic shutter. The vent air is sucked in the cabin via this cartridge. Coaxial
cables and a waveguide enter the cabin through a hole in the center of the cabin floor. The
hole is covered by a two-piece plastic coverage. Above the hole, there is a holder in a cross
form designed for attaching coaxial cables and the waveguide.
Other cables enter the cabin through a hole in the floor – nearby the left wall under the
switchboard. Apart from these holes, two cables run from the cabin: the first cable from the
strip left from the door to the hooter H1 the other cable right from the door to the limit switch
S3 nearby the ladder to the gallery.
The cabin main door structure is similar to walls. The door is suspended on two hinges
attached to the cabin jambs. The hinges can be locked with the help of a cylindrical insert.
The door opening and closing is detected by a limit switch S4.
4.8 Electrical Utilities of Antenna Unit

Antenna unit contains following electrical parts:
The antenna unit is fed from radar head cabin; it is not fitted with an autonomous protection
against dangerous contact voltage.
In the antenna unit cabin, there is an antenna switchboard on the wall left from the door; all
parts – blocks within the antenna unit are supplied through this switchboard. Following
voltages are led to the switchboard from the radar head cabin:
a) 3 x 230/400 V 50 Hz for feeding:
§ the cabin illumination
§ 230 V 50 Hz electric outlets in the cabin
§ a heating for the cabin warming
§ two fans for the cabin venting
§ power supplies for electronic units in the cabin
b) Twice 3-phase voltage with variable amplitude and frequency for feeding the antenna
movement motors
c) 230 V 50 Hz for hooter – it hoots always before the antenna movement
d) 24 V DC for obstacle lights
e) 24 V DC for the antenna movement blocking circuit
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Fig. 21: Antenna cabin – drawing of back side (view to the door)
All cables between the antenna unit and the radar head cabin are led via overvoltage
protection blocks within the radar head cabin.
Following items are situated on the antenna cabin wall:
· A TOTAL STOP switch S1 left from the switchboard. If depressed, it turns out the
mains supply of all appliances except for the illumination and 230 V 50 Hz outlets.
· A switch Q1 nearby the door for the cabin illumination and 230 V 50 Hz outlets.
· A thermostat +5 °C ST1 left from the switchboard for signaling low temperature to
the radar head cabin.
· A thermostat +30 °C ST2 left from the switchboard for turning on a single fan for the
cabin venting, and +50 °C ST3 for turning on the other fan and signaling temperature
exceeding 50 °C to the radar head cabin.
· A press transducer B5 left from the switchboard for signaling dirty air filter to the
radar head cabin (on the cabin right wall). If the filter contaminated, an underpressure
appears in the cabin.
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· A switch S4 nearby the door for signaling the antenna cabin open door to the radar
head cabin.
· Left from the switchboard, there is a holder with the microswitch S2 for the antenna
movement arresting peg. If the peg shifted out from the holder, the antenna motors
turning on is blocked. The antenna movement is not blocked. To block the antenna
movement, it is necessary to screw the peg to the nut in freewheel clutch tube till the
clutch disk mechanical locking.
· Right from the switchboard, there are two SCS1 blocks on the holder for the
information and command transmission between the antenna unit and radar head
cabin.
· Under the SCS1 blocks, there is an OPTOBOX 113 for the information and
commands transmission between the antenna unit and the radar head cabin
(information on the angle, wind force, oil level in the main gearbox, polarizers
position, door opening, temperature within the cabin, air filter contamination, and on
the METEO channel changeover, commands for the polarization change, and turning
on a valve for the waveguide route blowing through.
Fig. 22: Antenna cabin – drawing of right side (against the cabin door)
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Layout of other electric parts in the antenna unit:

· A switch S3 for the main movement blocking – nearby the ladder leading to the top
platform. If the ladder installed, the switch is open.
· A hooter H1 – it is situated on the cabin outer wall.
· Sensors B3 and B4 for the wind speed measurement – on the top platform railing.
· A sensor B1 for the oil level check – on the main gearbox.
· Angle information encoders AE1 and AE2 for the antenna displacement – on the
rotary joint.
Following services are led from the antenna switchboard to the antenna via a pivot (situated in
the rotary joint) and via connectors in the gearbox rotary section:
· Feeding of warning lights – they are fed with the 24 V DC voltage from the power
supply in the radar head cabin main switchboard; if the radar head cabin supplied, the
lights are on. The lights are situated in the highest point of the antenna unit. Longevity
LEDs are used for the illumination.
· Feeding of polarizers and back signaling on the polarizer position.
· Feeding of a solenoid valve with the voltage of 24 V DC. The solenoid valve is
connected at the waveguide route end before the polarizers. It is open automatically
always after the overpressure aggregate turning on for a determined period. After the
valve opening, the route blowing through occurs; the air within the waveguide route is
replaced by a new – dry and clean air.
The SWMET block situated in the switchboard is connected with the SWML block via a
pivot. The block is situated in the gearbox rotary section.
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4.8.1 Control and diagnostics – connection to radar head cabin

Following external status contacts are connected to the antenna switchboard terminal 100:
Name of status contact Status activation Response to contact activation

Contact of pressure sensor Contact activated if the Caution in the CMS menu (“polluted
B5 in the antenna cabin. pressure difference filter”).
lower than ca 400 Pa.
Door contact S4. Door open. Caution in the CMS menu.
S1 TOTAL STOP switch. Great red button of S1 Turn out the mains supply of all AU
switch is pressed. appliances except for the illumination
and 230V 50Hz outlets. Blocking of
antenna rotation.
Caution in the CMS menu (via AILAN)
S2 Limit switch of Arresting peg of S2 Blocking of antenna rotation.
blocking antenna rotation. switch is removed. Caution in the CMS menu (via AILAN)
S3 Limit ladder switch of Gallery ladder is in Blocking of antenna rotation.
blocking antenna rotation. position for climb. Caution in the CMS menu (via AILAN)
Thermostat (ant. cabin) Temperature in the Caution in the CMS menu.
ST1 5 °C. antenna cabin is <5 °C.
Thermostat (ant. cabin) Temperature in the Turn on 1st vent fan of antenna cabin.
ST2 30 °C. antenna cabin is >30 °C.
Thermostat (ant. cabin) Temperature in the Turn on 2nd vent fan antenna cabin.
ST3 50 °C. antenna cabin is >50 °C. Caution in the CMS menu.
P1 and P2 linear P1 and P2 polarizers set Caution in the CMS menu.
polarization contacts to linear polarization.
P1 and P2 circular P1 and P2 polarizers set Caution in the CMS menu.
polarization contacts to circular polarization.
Table 1: Description of external status contacts of antenna switchboard
As it is seen from signal connection of antenna unit (see Appendix 3), the main item of the
controlling and diagnostics of antenna system is the doubled SCS1 unit. This one is then
interconnected with appropriate doubled SCS unit in radar container (radar site) through
optical transmission, see Fig. 23.
Block diagram illustrates the system of control commands and status information
transmission on the antenna system site as constituent of the radar site. States from the
antenna switchboard are distributed in parallel to the SCS1 cards (“1” and “2”) on antenna
site, and then to the SCS cards (“1” and “2”) via an optical route. These SCS cards on radar
site are connected to the radar LAN. Evaluation and possible responses to the status signal
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changes occur in the LCMS (RCMS) electronic unit.

Analogously, commands activated in the control menu (on the LCMS or RCMS electronic
unit) for antenna system are transferred via LAN and SCS cards to the SCS1 cards (“1” and
“2”) .Relevant contact shall close on the SCS1 cards, which contents the 24 V voltage to an
appropriate relay in the antenna switchboard 100, and required command shall be activated
this way.
Fig. 23: Control and diagnostics of the radar system main features
The block diagram illustrates the system of control commands and status information
transmission within the antenna system site and radar site. A survey of statuses and commands
for ANTENNA SYSTEM are shown in tables below. Inputs IN and outputs OUT are
described in detail in the SCS and SCS1 blocks description, see Y6600A , RL-2000/MSSR-1
System Description. Signals for „SCS1 COMMANDS“ are activated upon a command from
the LCMS (RCMS) electronic unit control menu.
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Input Name (description) of signal Signal status Contact status in

name source ant. switchboard
IN6 SWMET board contact (after METEO channel B on-state
command from CMS control
menu)
IN7 Air pressure cabin sensor Polluted air filter off-state
IN8 P1 and P2 polarizers contacts Circular polarization on-state
(after command from CMS
control menu)
IN9 P1 and P2 polarizers contacts Linear polarization on-state
(after command from CMS
control menu)
IN10 Antenna switchboard (from Temperature in antenna cabin is on-state
+5°C and +50°C thermostats) out of tolerance (t<+5°C or
t>+50°C)
IN11 230V 50Hz obstruction NOT USED on-state
lighting power supply
IN12 Door switch Door closed off-state
Table 2: Description of „SCS1 STATUS“ signals
Output of SCS1 board Signal description

OUT6 Set up polarizers to Circular polarization
OUT7 Set up polarizers to Linear polarization
OUT8 Valve opening in waveguide route on emitter (route blowing)
OUT9 Switch to METEO channel B
Table 3: Description of „SCS1 COMMANDS“ signals
4.8.2 SCS1 block - Status and Control Switchboard

The SCS1 block is SCS1 board, which is inserted in metal cover. Signal connectors and
supply junction box are accessible from the front and rear block panel, signal lamps are
located on the top of the SCS1 cover.
View of the SCS1 block, see Fig.24.
The block is fed by the voltage of 24 V DC typically (supply may be 24 V DC or AC).
The main part of the SCS1 board is one-chip microcomputer. The board makes in possible to
use up to 12 isolating inputs (by optocouplers) via STATUS IN connector , up to 12 isolating
outputs (by relay contacts) via COMMAND OUT connector , up to 4 analog DC voltage
inputs (by A/D converter) via small switchboards IN1 to IN4 , up to 2 serial lines RS485 type
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via TEMP1 and TEMP2 connectors and 1 serial line with optoconnection OPT IN and OPT
OUT .
Fig. 24: View of the SCS1 block
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4.9 Antenna Switchboard 100

The antenna switchboard is situated in a three-part standardized plastic cabinet, which is
suspended on the antenna cabin wall. The cabinet is fitted with a front door, and the
switchboard elements are hidden under three removable covers. View of antenna switchboard
100, see Fig. 25 .
All components are suspended on the DIN 35 strips, they are accessible and replaceable from
ahead. Components (contactors, circuit breakers, relays) for the mains voltage distribution are
situated in its left section. The XT1 hanging clamps and two PE1, PE2 switchboards are
situated in its lower section. Two hanging clamps comprising the fuses for fans are situated on
the upper hanging DIN strip. A fuse interruption is indicated by the LED on corresponding
clamp.
Components (relays, power supplies) of the low-voltage control are situated in its central
section. The lower section contains the XT2 switchboard and the PE3 switchboard. Some
clamps in the upper row contain tube fuses; a fuse interruption is indicated by the LED on
corresponding clamp.
The SWMET, AIOPTD 1 and AIOPTD 2 electronic boards are situated in the switchboard
right section.
Detailed description of antenna switchboard, see Appendix 4 .
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Fig. 25: View of Antenna switchboard, block 100
4.9.1 AIOPTD board

The AIOPTD module ensures following features:
· Power supply of the displacement angle encoder
· Reception and evaluation of the angle encoder signals
· Angle information transmission via optical cable
· Wind speed information reception and its transmission via optical cable
· Measure of oil level in main antenna gearbox
· Oil information transmission via optical cable
The AIOPTD board is stand alone DIN rail mounted board without any coverage. Both
AIOPTD’s (AIOPTD 1 and 2) are installed to antenna switchboard (in the right side of
switchboard together with SWMET board).
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4.9.1.1 Description
Block diagram of the AIOPTD module with the angle encoder and sensor of oil level is shown
in Fig. 26 . The angle encoder and eventually wind speed sensor (anemometer) are connected
via XC14 connector with serial RS-422 interface and encoder power supply together, input
signals are processed by programable IC Xilinx. The oil level sensor is connected via XC1
power supplied connector, input analog signal (DC current) is converted by A/D converter to
digital form. The AIOPTD board has two serial outputs with optical multimode interface.
XC13 connector (as OPT1 for AILAN) is intended for serial angle information, XC12
connector (as OPT2 for AILAN) is intended for output of oil level information (if the oil level
sensor is used) and eventually for output of wind speed information. These output signals are
consequently processed in AILAN block.
The AIOPTD contains seven next inputs, which are not used in current radar system. Four
inputs with opto couplers are prepared to connection of digital signal up to 24 V DC, three
analog inputs are prepared for connection to A/D converter. Opto couplers are prepared for
connection of digital signal up to 24 V DC. Higher voltage could damage the input or
AIOPTD.
AIOPTD module is supplied from the AC voltage supply consisting of the 230 V / 15 V
transformer, XC9 connector. Input circuit performs just only one-way rectification of the
supply voltage to the value of 5 V and 12 V DC. Internal voltage 3,3 V is derived from 5 V
source. Voltage 12 V is used for power supply of oil level sensor.
~220V
~15V
Q
10 MHz
AIOPTD
OPT1
Angle encoder
Data Output circuits Opto patch
Ua1/Ua1
Signals
Ua2/Ua2
RS – 422 Combination +
Interface Filtration +
Ua0/Ua0 Measurement
Response Filtration + OPT2

Data Signals
Measurement
Oil probe combination + Output circuits Opto patch
circuit
Outptut data
Vcc transmitting
Fig. 26: Block diagram of AIOPTD board with connecting AI encoder and oil level sensor
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4.9.1.2 Input and Output Connectors

Position of particular connectors on the AIOPTD board is shown in Appendix 5.
· XC9 connector - junction box (two bolts)
Power supply connector, 15 V AC.
· XC14 connector , DB15F
Angle encoder and event. anemometer signals input (RS-422 interface) with sensors power
supply.
Pin Meaning
1 Ua1 (CHAI)
9 nUa1 (CHAGI)
2 Ua2 (CHBI)
10 nUa2 (CHBGI)
3 Ua0 (RESI)
11 nUa0 (RESGI)
7, 8 +5 V DC
14, 15 GND
4 DATA+ (anemometer)
12 DATA– (anemometer)
· XC1 connector - junction box (two bolts)

Oil level sensor signal input with sensor power supply.
Pin Meaning
1 ADC_IN0
2 VCC_sensor (+12V DC)
· XC13 connector , optical ST/multimode type (if is used)

Optical fiber connection for output of oil level information.
· XC12 connector , optical ST/multimode type

Optical fiber connection for output of serial angle information.
· XC10 connector, MLW10M ..... NOT USED

Non user connector – only for manufacture using.
· XC11 connector, DB9F ..... NOT USED
Diagnostic output connector for board manufacture.
Note:
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DB xxM connector means D-sub connector of CANON type, xxM means plug pins.
DB xxF connector means D-sub connector of CANON type, xxF means socket pins.
4.9.1.3 Meaning of LED Indicators and Jumpers Setting
Meaning of LED indicators:

LED Colour Description
HL1 Green presence of board power supply
HL2 Green presence of +12 V for power supply of oil level sensor
HL3 Green presence of +3,3 V
HL4 Green indication of signal of serial angle information
HL8 Green indication of signal of serial oil probe information
Jumpers setting:
Jumper Connected pins
JP1, JP2, JP5, JP7 ON
JP11 2-3
JP13 1-2
JP22 2-3
Note: Other jumpers on boards remain unconnected (OFF).
4.9.2 SWMET board

The SWMET board is designed for the SWML microwave switch control for the METEO
signal choice from the antenna low or high beam.
The SWMET board contains two independent switching channels; however, a single of them
is busy. The first switching channel is controlled by the RF-GEN A block, and the other by the
RF-GEN B block. With the help of a command from the SCS blocks, it is possible to select
active channel.
The SWMET board is stand alone DIN rail mounted board without any coverage. It is
installed to antenna switchboard (in the right side of switchboard together with AIOPTD
boards).
4.9.2.1 Description
Block diagram of the SWMET module is shown in Fig. 27 .
The control signal from the RF-GEN block is led via an optical receiver and converted to the
TTL signal.
Feeding of each channel is ensured by an autonomous power supply consisting of a rectifier
and a stabilizer 5 V DC. The output voltage for the SWML switch feeding is derived like a
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combination of supply voltages of both channels. In case of a single supply voltage failure,
the voltage for the SWML switch shall be retained.
The board output circuit involves a relay controlled from the SCS block. The relay is switched
either to the channel A, or channel B with the help of a command from the block. The signal
from selected channel then proceeds to the SWMET board output, and is transferred together
with the supply voltage via a rotary joint directly to the SWML switch.
SCS
Control
Input
RFGEN A Fiber
optic TTL Output SWMET output
converter circuit
receiver
5V DC
for
Power SWML
9V AC 5V DC
Power
supply
Input
RFGEN B Fiber
optic TTL
converter
receiver
Power
9V AC 5V DC
Power
supply
Fig. 27: Block diagram of SWMET board
4.9.2.2 Input and Output Connectors

Position of particular connectors on the SWMET board is shown in Appendix 6.
· XC1 , XC2 connectors, optical ST/multimode type
Optical fiber connection for input switching signal (XC1 for channel A, XC2 for channel B).
· XC3 connector , DB9M
SCS control/status connection.
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Pin Meaning
1 Signal switch SCS 1 - positive
2 Signal switch SCS 1 - negative
5 GND
· XC4 connector , DB9F

SWML control/power .
Pin Meaning
1,6 Power supply 5V DC
4,5 GND
9 Switch signal HIGH/LOW
· XT1 , XT2 connectors - junction boxes (two bolts)

Power supply connectors, 9 V AC (XC1 for channel A, XC2 for channel B).
Note:
DB xxM connector means D-sub connector of CANON type, xxM means plug pins.
DB xxF connector means D-sub connector of CANON type, xxF means socket pins.
4.9.2.3 Meaning of LED Indicators and Jumpers Setting
Meaning of LED indicators:

LED Colour Description
HL1 Green presence of SWML power supply
HL2 Yellow changeover to channel B command active
HL3 Yellow changed to channel A
Jumpers setting:
Jumper Connected pins
JP5, JP6 ON
JP1, JP3 2-3
JP2, JP4 1-2
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Note: Other jumpers on boards remain unconnected (OFF).
5 Operation and maintenance
5.1 Frequency Converter Control, Antenna Drive Status Evaluation and

Antenna Running up
Fluent starting and slowing down of antenna rotation is controlled automatically through back
up frequency converters.
Antenna drive is ensured by three-phase motor controlled by a frequency converter. Power
sinusoidal filter is inserted at the frequency converter output, which reduces radiation of
higher harmonics to the environment. Filter and frequency converter are situated in the
container cabinet AC. Filter is heated during the operation, therefore the filter is completed
with the fan. At the fan failure, filtry overheating may occur and built-in temperature sensor
indicates the filter overheating and ensures pertinent motor and also frequency converter shut
down.
Frequency converter is controlled via serial line on the level RS485 with two-wire connection
and communication in the MODBUS system. Frequency converter automatically controls the
motor running up / out, voltage value on the motor terminals in dependence on required
frequency. In addition, it controls the motor intervention and operation torque, and limits
output current to the set value. Frequency converter monitors the output current, voltage,
instant output frequency, communication status, and many other parameters. In case of a
failure, it ensures automatical disconnecting motor from the supply voltage.
After the converter basic setting, AILAN block only transfers required output frequency to the
converter in accordance with the set speed of the antenna rotation. In addition the block
receives status messages from the converter on monitored parameters, and transfers them to
the remote control computer.
AILAN block evaluates the antenna scan time at the ARP (angle information signal) pulse
arrival. If the antenna scan time does not meet requirement for the antenna rotation rate,
correction of required frequency shall be performed by means of the PI controller algorithm.
Unintended antenna running up may cause injury of persons working on the antenna, e.g.
during repairs; the antenna running up is therefore provided with operational provisions:
1. Antenna running up shall be disabled, if the container temperature off operational
limits.
2. Antenna running up shall be disabled, if the antenna blocking signal activated. This
signal is activated, if the entry to the antenna gallery opened, or if the antenna blocked
against the movement with the help of an arresting mechanism.
3. Prior to the antenna running up, an acoustic signal is generated by siren, at least
10 seconds long. The siren is controlled by the signal from the STATUS connector.
5.2 AU total stop and blocking of antenna rotation

The antenna unit comprises several elements ensuring the safety of operation at the antenna
unit maintenance and repairs, or possibly in case of unexpected states of the AU at the
operator presence.
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The TOTAL STOP emergency switch (namely S1 in the antenna switchboard block diagram),
it is situated to the left from the door on the switchboard wall. Switch is activated by pressing
of the great red button.
Other elements electrically or mechanically block the antenna rotation. Concerned is the Q1
blocking switch in the left corner of the antenna switchboard 100, the S2 blocking terminal
switch with arresting pin situated on the wall under the S1 TOTAL STOP switch, and also the
S3 blocking terminal switch of the ladder. It is situated outside the cabin at the AU gallery.
From the electrical wiring connection, all these switches are connected in series, and the
blocking occurs by means of their opening.
Switch Meaning Using

TOTAL STOP Turning out the mains supply of AU except Unexpected status on AU
(S1) for the illumination and 230V 50Hz outlets (with operator)
Q1 (antenna Electrical blocking of antenna rotation For short-time blocking
switchboard 100) (via AILAN block) of antenna rotation
S2 (with arresting Electrical and event. mechanical blocking For blocking of antenna
peg) of antenna rotation rotation with mechanical
(via AILAN block) ensuring on welded shaft
body
S3 (gallery ladder) Electrical blocking of antenna rotation For blocking of antenna
(via AILAN block) rotation – the gallery
ladder is in position to
climb
All these switches (only without S3 ladder switch) are shown in Fig. 30 and 31 .
From the electrical safety point of view, the entire antenna unit is connected via 300mA
current protector in the radar main switchboard; moreover, the 230V plug sockets with the
cabin illumination are connected via 30mA current protector (in the antenna switchboard).
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Fig. 30: Left view - S2 and Q1 in normal position (not blocking) ;

right view - S2 and Q1 in blocking position
Fig. 31: Mechanical blocking of antenna rotation on welded shaft body

(by arresting peg) ..... blocking - right view
5.3 Recommended maintenance

The operator shall check at least monthly:
· whether abnormal sound is not heard from the gearbox
· oil shortage indication by the oil sensor
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Check of oil quantity in the main gearbox and oil quantity in reduction gearboxes, whether its
leaking does not occur – e.g. in junctions, threaded joints, etc.
The oil level of main gearbox shall achieve the centre of oil indicator look window, allowed
level decrease approx. 4 mm. At higher level decrease, the oil shall be refilled up to the centre.
Oil quantity control in auxiliary gearbox is made by dismounting of control plug (near of
bleeder plug). The oil shall reach winding of the plug in gearbox body.
Note: At the main gearbox, the oil level may differ at the operation and at the turned out
equipment, particularly at lower temperatures. At the oil lower temperature, the level
equalization in the gearbox shall occur more slowly: in some points, the level is higher,
in some lower. Accordingly, the oil level check at the shutdown equipment is more
appropriate.
In addition, the operator shall check at least monthly condition of the air sucking filter of the
antenna cabin. If the filter contaminated, it shall be replaced by a new filter from spare parts
set, and contaminated filter shall be washed in water with detergent.
The operator shall ensure lubrication of internal and external O-ring at least once per
12 months. This interval may be modified according to the experience from real operation.
The antenna unit essential horizontal leveling shall be performed at the equipment assembly.
Check and possible readjustment shall be carried out more often during the first years (4× p.a.
– a danger of the mast foundations subsidence), 2× p.a. in next years.
5.3.1 Oil replacement

The oil replacement is recommended after 25,000 operating hours. The oil shall be replaced in
the main gearbox and auxiliary (motor) gearboxes. The oil replacement shall be appropriately
carried out immediately after the operation termination when the equipment shut down and
secured against unintentional start and the oil cooled down to the safe temperature.
The oil change should be best carried out in the summer time, after the equipment operation
termination when the oil is heated and fluid. To accelerate the filling, it is appropriate to warm
the new oil by the solar radiation, or to warm it up in a heated room.
5.3.1.1 Main gearbox

The oil filling is time-dependent upon the oil temperature and the gearbox temperature. The
thinner oil, the faster the level balancing in all parts of the gearbox occurs. Continue the
filling till the oil flows out from the overflow pipe. The overflow pipe height is adjusted to the
oil gauge center (approx. 37 mm from the rack bottom). As soon as the oil begins to flow out
from the overflow pipe, the level should be in the oil gauge center.
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Bleeder Plug
Filling Plug
Fig. 32: Main gearbox - filling and bleeder plugs
Drain Plugs
(on the left –
main drain plug)
Overflow Plug
(check for filling)
Fig. 33: Main gearbox - drain and overflow plugs
There are two discharging holes in the main gearbox bottom: the first (main) nearby the oil
level indicator, the other on the pipeline leading towards the oil level sensor. Let the oil flow
freely out the gearbox. Discharging time depends on the oil temperature; it may be up to
1 hour. After the oil draining, remount plugs and disassemble the plug under the overflow
pipe.
The oil shall be filled slowly to ensure gradual gearbox refilling. The slower, the better. The
refilling shall be finished as soon as the oil begins to flow out from the overflow pipe and the
oil level in the indicator is in the middle of its height. The oil level shall be automatically
established in accordance with the overflow pipe height. As soon as excessive oil stops
running out the overflow pipe, close the hole with the plug.
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5.3.1.2 Auxiliary gearbox

Oil replacement in auxiliary gearboxes shall be made by draining with plug dismounting in
gearbox bottom. After draining, the drain plug shall be mounted back and the new oil will be
slowly filled in through hole after dismounting of the filling and control plug in gear side
(near of bleeder plug). The filling will be stopped, when the oil level should be approx. 70
mm under the contact surface of the filling plug.
Drain Plugs
Fig. 34: Auxiliary gearbox – drain plugs
Filling Plug Bleeder Plug
Fig. 35: Auxiliary gearbox – filling (and check hole) and bleeder plugs
At the oil replacement, check continuity of air releasing plugs on the main gearbox, on the oil
level sensor body, and in auxiliary gearboxes.
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6 Basic calculation of necessary power input for antenna driving
6.1 Entrance value:

· Measured air weight ρ=1,25 kg/m3 (at temperature of 10˚C)
· Maximal speed of air flow acting for rotated antenna v=35m/s (126 km/h)
· Maximal antenna rotations 15 1/min.
· Antenna height h=2.9 m
· Antenna width l=5 m (r=2,5 m)
· Antenna depth š=1 m
Frontal air resistance coefficient is the most important parameter both for driving design and
for forces, acting for particular antenna parts. It was designated as follows:
· Upper third (600 mm) of antenna height is punched
· Middle third of antenna height is integral (integral antenna beam)
· Lower third of antenna height is punched
· Antenna plumpness η=55%
· Width to height proportion of antenna λ=5000/2900=1,1
· Deduction from nomogram in literature cx=0,75; taken cx=1,1 into calculation for safety
improvement
6.2 Necessary power input determination of engine for antenna driving

The following facts has been taken into consideration. Within one antenna rotation, the
antenna is adjusted towards wind twice with wider side and twice with shorter one. Provided
that cx coefficient is equal from all of antenna sides, the necessary power input shall be
changed with sine wave. The sine wave axis shall indicate average power. This one is
calculated as arithmetical average of maximal and minimal power.
Formula for power calculation has been deduced through integral figures
P=1/1350 * ρ * cx * h * v * π2 * n2 * r3 (W)
After substitution, the maximal power of antenna driving by resistance influence of air flow
shall be:
Pmax=6703W
After substitution, the minimal power of antenna driving by resistance influence of air flow
shall be:
Pmin =87W
Middle power of antenna diving shall be:
P=(Pmax+Pmin)/2=3395W
Above mentioned calculated powers consider only influence of air resistance flow. As the
further influencing factor for engine power are losses by friction of spur gears, in bearings and
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sealing rings, and oil gear filling. All of these parts evoke losses, especially within lower
temperatures of surroundings. The efficiency of the whole parts-chain has been calculated for
hc=75%. In case of lower temperatures, there is possible to take into consideration higher
engine temperature rise.
Engine power: N=P/ηc=4527 W
The next higher engine power available is: 5500 W.
From the reason of reliability, back-up, and surroundings operating temperature max. 40˚C for
standard engines, there are used two, at same time operating engines with power 2 x 5500W.
6.3 Forces acting to RL2000 antenna system and from antenna system
to antenna tower:
Force of gravity FG = 54 440 N.
Maximum force acting to rotating antenna PRL at maximum operating wind speed v=30 m/s
(108km/h, 58.5 knots) is F2= 13625 N.
Maximum force acting to rotating antenna MSSR-1 maximum operating wind speed v=30 m/s
(108km/h, 58.5 knots) is F1= 7746 N.
Maximum force acting to antenna cabin at maximum operating wind speed v=30 m/s
(108km/h, 58.5 knots) is F3= 3270 N.
Midding moment of torsion acting to rotating antenna at maximum operating wind speed
v=30 m/s is MK=4690 Nm.
Maximum force acting to stopped antenna PRL at maximum wind speed v=60 m/s (216 km/h,
118 knots) is F2m=54504 N.
Maximum force acting to stopped antenna MSSR-1 at maximum wind speed v=60 m/s (216
km/h, 118 knots) is F1m=30982 N.
Maximum force acting to antenna cabin at maximum wind speed v=60 m/s (216 km/h, 118
knots) is F3m=13080 N.
Force center is shown on Fig. 37 “Forces centers to antenna system, layout of fastening points
of antenna system”
6.4 Requirements for antenna system mounting to antenna tower

Maximum service load must not bring on following deformations at the points of
RL2000/MSSR-1 antenna system mounting to antenna tower:
· The torsional deflection shall not exceed 0,01o (0,6 minutes) at the point of RL2000
connection (horizontal deflection in antenna system interface)
· Deflection in the vertical plane shall not exceed 0,05o (three minutes) of arc.
· Maximum standby load plus load given by wind acting to antenna tower itself must not
bring on permanent deformation of antenna tower.
· Basement of antenna tower must be made so that it wouldn’t decline during its service
life.
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Fig. 37 “Forces centers to antenna system, layout of fastening points of antenna system”
7 Measurement of parameters of the antenna unit

Part of the antenna process for the primary surveillance radar RL2000 and secondary
surveillance radar is to measure the various parameters and characteristics of the antenna on
specialist antenna polygon of the Company ELDIS Pardubice, see Fig. 38.
Examples of measurements of antennas on the above polygon are in the annexes of this
document.
The radar system is supplied to the user with a copy document of the measured parameters
and antenna characteristics of the antenna units from antenna polygon
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Fig. 38. Antenna polygon of the Company ELDIS Pardubice
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8 Appendices
Appendix 1: APSR-34H Antenna Technical Description
Appendix 2: Signal cabling block diagram of Antenna system
Appendix 3: Antenna switchboard (No. 100)
Appendix 4: Components layout of AIOPTD board
Appendix 5: Components layout of SWMET board
Appendix 6: Example of the measured APSR antenna patterns
Appendix 7: Rotary Joint
Appendix 8: Radiofrequency Route RL2000
Appendix 9: Angle encoder (ROD-426-4096)
Appendix 10: ASSR-35 Antenna Technical Description
Appendix 11: ASSR-35 Antenna diagrams from antenna polygon
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CONTENTS:
1 ANTENNA ESSENTIAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................... 2
1.1 Basic electric parameters of primary antenna.....................................................................................2

1.1.1 Main beam (Low beam)..................................................................................................................2
1.1.2 High beam (Auxiliary beam) ..........................................................................................................3
1.1.3 Separation between the low and high beams....................................................................................3
1.1.4 Weather Channel............................................................................................................................3
2 MECHANICAL ARRANGEMENT......................................................................... 4
2.1 Antenna rod grating.............................................................................................................................4
2.2 Antenna reflector .................................................................................................................................4
2.3 Antenna Feeds Assembly .....................................................................................................................5
2.4 APSR-34H High-Frequency Circuits ..................................................................................................7
2.5 Antenna System ...................................................................................................................................7

2.5.1 High Beam...................................................................................................................................11
2.5.2 Low Beam....................................................................................................................................11
2.6 Antenna Microwave Components......................................................................................................12

2.6.1 Polarizer.......................................................................................................................................12
2.6.2 Phase Shifter, Horn.......................................................................................................................15
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1 Antenna Essential Specifications

Antenna reflector of primary antenna:
- length 5000 mm
- width 2910 mm
LVA Antenna ASSR-35 of MSSR-1
- height of the vertical columns 1.9 m
- horizontal width of the antenna 8.5 m
- depth 1.0 m
Manual antenna tilt -3° to +6° manually
A tilt indicator show the tilt of the maximum
power point of the radiated beam to an accuracy
of 0.2 degrees
Antenna revolutions max 15 min-1
with a tolerance of ± 0.1 percent
(15 to 6 rpm – selectable via control and
monitoring system of radar – LCMS/RCMS with
a tolerance of ± 0.1 percent)
1.1 Basic electric parameters of primary antenna

Frequency band 2.7 ÷ 2.9 GHz
Polarization remotely adjustable from linear vertical to circular
(Linear, circular and elliptical with variable axis
polarization is provided on both antenna beams)
Power handling peak
Main beam 1 MW max.
Auxiliary beam 100 kW max.
Tilt of the antenna -3° to +6° manually
1.1.1 Main beam (Low beam)

Power Gain at 2800MHz >= 34.3 dB
VSWR <= 1.4
Azimuth -3 dB beamwidth in the principal azimuth plane £ 1.45°± 0.05 °
-20 dB beamwidth in the principal azimuth plane £ 3.2°±0.2°
Azimuth side lobes in the principal azimuth plane £ - 25 dB
(for azimuths within ± 10 degrees of the main beam)
Back radiation in the principal azimuth plane £ - 32 dB
(for azimuths greater than 12 degrees from the main beam
when measured in the principal plane)
Elevation -3 dB beamwidth in the principal elevation plane ³ 4.6°
typically 6°
Angular difference between the underside -3 dB and -20 dB £ 3.0°
power points in the principal elevation plane
Relative strength in the principal elevation plane:
greater than at the elevation of
-8.0 dB 11°
-11.5 dB 17°
-13.0 dB 23°
-14.0 dB 30°
-14.0 dB 36°
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-18.0 dB 42°
Integrated Cancellation Ratio (ICR)
In the principal azimuth plane >= 20 dB
1.1.2 High beam (Auxiliary beam)

Power Gain at 2800MHz >= 33.3 dB
VSWR <= 1.4
Azimuth -3 dB beamwidth in the principal azimuth plane £ 1.45° ± 0.05 °
-20 dB beamwidth in the principal azimuth plane £ 3.2°±0.2°
typically 7.8°
Angular difference between the underside -3 dB and -20 dB £ 4.5°
power points in the principal elevation plane
-8.0 dB 15°
-11.5 dB 21°
-13.0 dB 27°
-14.0 dB 34°
-14.0 dB 40°
-18.0 dB 46°
Integrated Cancellation Ratio (ICR)
In the principal azimuth plane >= 20 dB
1.1.3 Separation between the low and high beams

Angular separation between underside -3 dB 3.7° ±0.4°
points
Field strength separation in the elevation where 18 dB ±3 dB
the underside point of the low beam is -3 dB
1.1.4 Weather Channel

Power Gain Main beam >= 32.5 dB
High beam >= 31.5 dB
VSWR <= 1.5
Azimuth -3 dB beamwidth in the principal azimuth plane £ 1.5°
-8.0 dB 11°
-11.5 dB 17°
-13.0 dB 23°
-14.0 dB 30°
-14.0 dB 36°
-18.0 dB 42°
Ellipticity Ratio
In the principal azimuth plane at the peak of the beam <= 1.5 dB
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2 Mechanical arrangement
The antenna system (see Fig. 1) consists of following items:
· antenna rod grating
· antenna reflector
· feeds array (feeder carrier, upper feeder, lower feeder)
· pull-down ladder
2.1 Antenna rod grating

The antenna rod grating is welded from circular structure steel tubes. The rod grating junction
points consist of hollow spheres welded from sheets formed to the hemisphere shapes.
Flanges for the secondary antenna assembly are welded to the upper tubes; two hinges for the
assembly to the gearbox rotary section with the help of journals are welded to the lower tubes.
A hinge of the antenna setscrew is situated behind, and a hinge for the feeder assembly pull
rod is situated ahead. The feeder assembly is also attached to the lower hinges.
On the front side of the rod grating, a series of sheet brackets is welded, to which sheet combs
are fastened; their front side is machined to the shape of cross section curve. Antenna reflector
is attached to the combs with the help of steel spring fasteners.
A pull-down ladder is provided on the back of the primary radar antenna to facilitate
maintenance and inspection
2.2 Antenna reflector

The antenna reflector forms two narrow beems. It is made from an aluminum alloy wire
netting. The reflector edges are treated by riveted sheet fillets.
The tilt setscrew consists of two hinges with M36 thread and a contra-rotating pitch sense.
These hinges are screwed in the central body and protected by a peg against the unscrewing
from the body, and a washer against displacement. All parts of the setscrew are made from a
stainless steel.
The antenna tilt against the horizontal plane is selected by the hinges screwing length off the
body.
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Fig. 1: APSR-34 ELDIS antenna
2.3 Antenna Feeds Assembly

The antenna feeds assembly (see Fig. 2) consists of feeder carrier, upper and lower feeder.
The upper feeder (a feeder of the low beam – active) and the lower feeder (a feeder of the
high beam – passive) are connected by sheet sideboards, with the help of which, they are
mounted on the feeder carrier.
Upper and lower feeder assemblies consist of (in the direction from horns) a horn, phase
shifter, transition between different square waveguides, polarizer, transition from the circular
to the rectangular waveguide. A waveguide route continues at the upper feeder, a coaxial
waveguide transition at the lower feeder.
The horn aperture is covered by a radio-transparent radome fixed with the help of a frame.
For the polarization change purpose, a polarizer tube is situated in the polarizer on 2 bearings.
Within this tube, there is a teflon board. The polarizer tube is displaced by the electromotor
and gearbox with geared wheels. The polarization is linear in a single limit position, and
circular in the other limit position. The positions are scanned by limit switches, and the signal
is led to the control unit.
In both feeders, within the flange of horn, it is fitted with a screw coupling and a hose for the
overpressure air intake. The hose is also led from the flange of high feeder to the flange of
low feeder to the solenoid valve.
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Fig. 2: AS ELDIS feeders
All flanges of the feeder connected parts are sealed. The pressure of 4.5 – 6.5 kPa is
maintained within the entire waveguide route; it avoids the humidity and impurities
penetration to the waveguide and the feeder interior. The waveguide route is automatically
blown through at the equipment turning on (a solenoid valve situated under the cover on the
sideboard connecting both feeders shall open).
Fig. 3: Solenoid valve (protective cover removed)
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The feeder carrier is welded from rectangular structural steel tubes. It consists of a main arm
and two side arms, which are fastened in the antenna rod grating with the help of journals via
hinges. In the main and lateral arms connecting point, a hinge for the pull bar is welded, the
other end of which is suspended to the antenna hinge. The tilt of the feeder carrier can be
adjusted to required value by means of the pull bar length modification (screwing up the
hinges in threads) so that the feeder carrier inclination can be set to the required value. At the
end of the main carrier, there are 4 brackets welded made from bent U-sheets. Each bracket is
provided with two threads for fastening sideboards supporting both feeders. After the
sideboards adjustment to the required position, the sideboards with the carrier shall be fixed
by means of pegs.
The waveguide route, hoses and cables to the feeders pass through the main arm of the feeder
carrier.
2.4 APSR-34H High-Frequency Circuits

High-frequency and microwave circuits form a part of the primary radar. The microwave
circuits of the primary radar operate in the E band (older designated S) with the wave length
of 10 ¸ 10.11 cm. They transfer high-frequency pulses with a high power from the solid state
transmitter to the antenna system, and signals returned from targets are led to the input
microwave inputs.
2.5 Antenna System

An antenna system block diagram is shown in Fig. 4 . An electromagnetic wave
transformation between a RF line and a free space occurs in the antenna. The antenna
properties in the free space are determined by the radiation pattern. In the azimuth, the energy
is concentrated to a narrow beam 1.4° wide on the half power level (see Fig. 5) . It enables
sufficiently exact determination of the target azimuth. In the elevation, the coverage 0.5° ¸
45°) is attained with the help of two independent beams. The high beam has its maximum in
7° and the low beam in 3° (see Fig. 6 and Fig. 7) . The beams are created by a mirror radiated
by horns. The mirror transforms spherical waves emitted by horns to the fan-shaped beams.
The beams course is illustrated in Fig. 9 . The antenna is provided with an adjustable
polarization allowing effective selection (suppression) of returns from meteorological clutter
to the meteo channels of both polarizers. Optimum selection (suppression) of returns from the
atmospheric precipitation occurs at the circular polarization.
Adjustable polarization: vertical or circular in both beams.
Fig. 4: Block-diagram of the high-frequency section of the APSR-34H antenna
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Fig. 5: Azimuth radiation patterns 2,8GHz
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Fig. 6: Elevation radiation patterns, high beam 2,8 GHz
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Fig. 7: Elevation radiation pattern, low beam 2,8 GHz
Fig. 8: Properties of the antenna coverage diagram
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Fig. 9: Course of the antenna beams
2.5.1 High Beam

The high beam is created by a low horn; its maximum is 7° in elevation. Compared with
current cosecant radiation pattern, it has successively increasing radiation increment in higher
elevations. It enables the application of the receiver sensitivity time control in the high beam
without the coverage loss in higher elevations. The radiation pattern buildup time is
sufficiently slope so that the suppression in the horizont direction is approx. -20 dB compared
with the maximum. The ground return is very efficiently suppressed by this way, and the
intensity of so called angel returns from low objects above the ground is decreased. The
influence of the electromagnetic energy returns from the ground upon the coverage in the high
beam is negligible.
2.5.2 Low Beam

The low beam consists of an upper horn; its radiation maximum is 3° in elevation. The low
beam gain is approximately by 1 dB higher than the gain of the high beam. The coverage in
very low elevation is affected by the ground surface. The radiation pattern course for such low
elevations depends on the antenna height above ground, on the ground surface character and
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its conductivity. If the antenna is situated directly above the ground, an interference diagram
shall be created. The case of an absolutely flat and absolutely conductive ground shows a
solid line in Fig. 8 . The angle distance of interference maximums depends on the height of
the antenna phase centre above the ground. Consequently, it is appropriate to situate the
antenna as high as possible. The coverage can be affected by the antenna tilt setting by ± 3 °.
2.6 Antenna Microwave Components

Microwave components layout is shown in next figure.
Fig. 10: Microwave components layout of APSR antenna
2.6.1 Polarizer
The polarizer (see Fig. 11) serves for the vertical and circular polarization setting. The
polarization is remote adjustable in both beams simultaneously. Set polarization is indicated to
radar CMS system. Electrical block diagram of connection to output polarizer connector, see
Fig. 12 .
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Fig. 11: Polarizer
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The high polarizer is supplied by means of the R32 rectangular waveguide link. The low
polarizer is supplied via a coaxial cable terminated with an N connector; accordingly, the
transition from the N-connector to the R32 must be superposed at it.
The transition from the R32 to the circular waveguide follows in the polarizer. A phase shifter
designed for the circular polarization trimming is situated behind this circular waveguide. In
both orthogonal planes, there are brass screws, with the help of which the phase delay for the
polarization components can be adjusted. A rotary circular waveguide with similar diameter is
situated behind the phase shifter, in which the polarizer main part is located, namely a Teflon
plate. An electromotor with the gearbox turns the plate into two positions. If the plate is set
vertically (i.e. the transmitted and received electromagnetic field has the electric intensity
component in parallel with the Teflon plate), the antenna shall transmit and receive a linear
polarization. If the Teflon plate displaces by 45°, the antenna shall transmit and receive a
circular polarization.
Time requirement for the system to switch between linear and circular polarization: 2 to 4sec
Behind this rotary cylinder, there is a fixed transition from the circular waveguide to the
square waveguide.
The polarizer comprises also a meteo-probe for the returns removal from meteorological
objects.
Fig. 12: Output polarizer connector and its wiring diagram
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2.6.2 Phase Shifter, Horn
The horn (see Fig. 13 – right side) serves for the electromagnetic wave emitting from a
waveguide to the free space, where it radiates a parabolic mirror. Considering the mirror
dimensions, it would be various horn radiation patterns available in horizontal and vertical
planes. Accordingly, th aperture of the horn is not square but rectangular, and the phase speeds
of a vertically and horizontally polarized wave differ. A phase shifter (see Fig. 13) is utilized
for the compensation of the phase speeds of these orthogonal polarization components. This
phase shifter affects the phase speed of the vertical polarization component again with the
help of four brass screws. The phase shifter and the horn design consist of a square
waveguide, the dimensions of which exceed the size of the polarizer output waveguide. For
this purpose, a transition is situated before the phase shifter transforming the input impedance
of the phase shifter of the greater square waveguide to the impedance of the lesser square
waveguide at the polarizer output.
The waveguide routes are to be blown through and dried by a fresh, dry air to remove the
moisture, which could condense on the waveguide part walls and result in the waveguide
route attenuation increase, or even reflection of transmitted signal and the transmitter
destruction. The overpressure within the waveguide route ranges from 4.5 to 6.5 kPa. The
horn is therefore provided with a hole for blowing and pressurizing all antenna waveguide
routes.
Fig. 13: Phase shifter, emitting horn
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Appendix 3
1 Antenna Switchboard (No. 100)

The antenna switchboard is situated in a three-part standardized plastic cabinet, which is
suspended on the antenna cabin wall.
All components are suspended on the DIN 35 strips, they are accessible and replaceable from
ahead. Components (contactors, circuit breakers, relays) for the mains voltage distribution are
situated in its left section. The XT1 hanging clamps and two PE1, PE2 switchboards are
situated in its lower section. Two hanging clamps comprising the fuses for fans are situated on
the upper hanging DIN strip. A fuse interruption is indicated by the LED on corresponding
clamp.
Components (relays, power supplies) of the low-voltage control are situated in its central
section. The lower section contains the XT2 switchboard and the PE3 switchboard. Some
clamps in the upper row contain tube fuses; a fuse interruption is indicated by the LED on
corresponding clamp.
The SWMET, AIOPTD 1 and AIOPTD 2 electronic blocks are situated in the switchboard
right section.
Protection dangerous contact voltage:
All parts fed by the mains voltage from the switchboard are connected with the PE terminal
blocks in the switchboard. Another protection method is missing in the switchboard;
consequently, the switchboard may be connected to the mains voltage from the radar head
cabin only, where a current protector is situated.
A Following items are led to the switchboard left section from the radar head cabin via
cables:
1. Three-phase mains voltage of 3 × 230/400 V 50 Hz; it is indicated in the switchboard by
three L1, L2, L3 diodes for feeding.
a The cabin illumination and 230 V 50 Hz receptacles. For the sake of the operator
security, this circuit is protected by a current protector with overcurrent protection
(In=0,03 A/ 10 A F4 - LIGHTING, SOCKET 230 V 50 Hz). The illumination switch
is situated on the wall nearby the door.
b Heating of the cabin (the F5 – HEATING circuit breaker). The temperature limit value
of the heating element is controlled by a thermostat on the heating element.
c Venting of the cabin – two fans (F3 – VENTILATION circuit breaker, F1, F2 fuses in
hanging clamps). If the temperature in the cabin reaches +30 °C, the first fan shall be
turned on (the K1 – FAN M3 relay closed). If the temperature in the cabin exceeds
+50 °C, the second fan shall be turned on (the K2 – FAN M4 relay closed).
d Power supplies in the switchboard central section (the F6 – SUPPLY UNITS
24 V AC , 24 V DC circuit breaker).
e Obstacle lights of 230 V (only a position for the F7 – OBSTRUCTION LIGHT 230 V
50 Hz circuit breaker and the K3 current relay is reserved).
f Three-phase receptacle of 3 × 230/400 V 50 Hz (only a position for the F8 circuit
breaker is reserved).
2. Twice three-phase voltage from frequency converters with a variable amplitude and
frequency for the antenna movement motors feeding.
3. The 230 V 50 Hz voltage for the hooter. This voltage only passes through the
switchboard.
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The appliances fed from the mains acc. to point 1 and point 2 can be jointly disconnected
from the network by opening the K4, K5, K6 contactor (by means of the TOTAL STOP (S1)
switch situated on the cabin wall to the left of the switchboard).
ATTENTION: A circuit for the cabin illumination and 230 V 50 Hz receptacles shall not be
disconnected.
By virtue of the safety, the three-phase voltage for the antenna movement motor feeding can
be led from the radar head cabin only, if the antenna not locked – the circuit for the antenna
rotation blocking interconnected (in the switchboard, the Q1 – UNBLOCKING ROTATION
SWITCH switcher closed, the K4 contactor – the TOTAL STOP switch turned on, beyond the
switchboard – the S2 switch of the movement arresting closed, the S3 switch nearby the
ladder to the upper gallery). If any of above mentioned switches opens, information on the
antenna locking is led to the radar head cabin; a voltage for motors feeding is not led to the
antenna switchboard.
B Following items are situated in the switchboard panel central section:

1. The 24 V DC (G21) power supply for feeding relays controlled from the SCS1 blocks
(situated on the cabin wall), feeding polarizers and solenoid valve.
2. The 230 V/ 24 V (T23) transformer for feeding other relays in the switchboard.
3. The 230 V/ 9 V (T24, T25) transformers for feeding the SWMET block.
4. The 230 V/ 15 V (T21, T22) transformers for feeding two AIOPTD blocks, and two
SCS1 blocks beyond the switchboard, on the holder on the cabin wall.
All transformers and the power supply are provided with fuses situated in hanging clamps in
primary circuits; at the fuse failure, the LED at a corresponding clamp is on. Output voltage
from the T21, T22, T24, T25 transformers is also protected by fuses in hanging clamps.
Interrupted fuse is indicated by the LED on the clamp.
Following commands are led to the antenna switchboard from the radar head cabin via
SCS1 blocks (situated on the holder on the cabin wall):
· Circular polarization, it closes the K23 relay – the command period approx. 100 msec
· Linear polarization, it closes the K24 relay – the command period approx. 100 msec
· Solenoid valve turning on, it closes the K25 relay – a permanent command during the
valve closure.
· The METEO signal changeover to the B channel in the SWMET block.
Following information is led to the radar head cabin from the antenna switchboard via
SCS1 blocks:
· Both polarizers displaced to the circular polarization – permanent information from the
K31 closed relay.
· Both polarizers displaced to the linear polarization – permanent information from the K28
closed relay.
· Temperature in the cabin beyond allowances (lower than +5 °C on the ST1, or higher than
+50 °C on the ST3) – permanent information from the K21 or K22 closed relay.
· The cabin door closed – permanent information from closed S4 door contact.
· No underpressure created within the cabin (the air filter is not contaminated) – permanent
information from closed B5 pressure sensor.
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· the METEO signal switched over to the B channel in the SWMET block.
A four-conductor cable between the radar head cabin and the antenna switchboard
serves for:
· The 24 V DC obstacle illumination feeding. This voltage only passes through the
switchboard.
· Information on the antenna movement locking ( 24 V DC)
Polarizers control circuits.

A short command from the SCS1 closes the K23 (K24) relay, which closes the K29 (K26)
(and it holds with its contact) and the K30 (K27) relay. Both polarizers are fed with the 24 V
DC voltage via the K30 (K27) contacts. As soon as both polarizers reach required position, a
command from the polarizers closes the K31 (K28) relay, consequently, the K29 (K28) and
K30 (K27) relays release. The polarizer power supply shall be disconnected. To avoid issuing
both commands simultaneously, the K29 (K26) is blocked by the K26 (K29) relay contact.
The interlocking applies also to the K27 and K30 relays.
A solenoid valve control circuit.

In course of a command from the SCS1, the K25 relay closes and switches by its contact the
24 V DC voltage for feeding the E56 solenoid valve.
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Fig. 1a: Front view of Antenna switchboard, block 100
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Fig. 1b: Front view of Antenna switchboard, block 100 - covered
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Appendix 7
CONTENTS
1 ELDIS 6-CHANNEL WAVEGUIDE ROTARY JOINT ............................................ 2
1.1 Technical description, parameters.......................................................................................................2

1.1.1 RF Channel Specification ...............................................................................................................3
1.1.2 Slip Rings Specification .................................................................................................................3
1.1.3 Encoder..........................................................................................................................................3
1.1.4 Mechanical Data.............................................................................................................................3
1.1.5 Operation Environmental Conditions ..............................................................................................4
1.1.6 Storage Environmental Conditions..................................................................................................4
2 SLIP RINGS MOOG AC6098 ............................................................................... 6
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1 ELDIS 6-Channel Waveguide Rotary Joint
1.1 Technical description, parameters

Waveguide part of Rotary Joint
It is designed for frequency band of 2.7 ÷ 2.9 GHz. It serves for transmitting power pulses
from the transmitter to the antenna unit upper feeder (low beam) and in opposite direction.
Signals received by the low beam feeder are lead to the receivers through the joint.
Coaxial part of Rotary Joint for Primary Radar

These coaxial channels (2 and 3) are designed for signals transmission received by the passive
beam and meteo channel.
Coaxial part of Rotary Joint for Secondary Radar

These coaxial channels (4 to 6) are designed for signals transmission between the secondary
radar antenna unit and interrogator.
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1.1.1 RF Channel Specification

Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6
Interface WR284 N-f 50 Ω
Frequency Band 2.7 - 2.9 GHz 1.01 - 1.11 GHz
Peak Power, max. 30 kW 10 kW
Average Power, max. 3000 W 300W
VSWR, max. 1.2 1.3
VSWR WOW, max. 0.1 0.2 0.2
Insertion Loss, max. 0.2 dB 0.8 dB 0.75dB
Insertion Loss WOW,
0.05 dB 0.15 dB 0.1 dB
max.
Isolation, min. 60 dB 75 dB
Phase WOW, max. 2° 3° 5°
1.1.2 Slip Rings Specification

Type MOOG AC6098
Total number ways 16
Current Rating 10 A
Voltage 600 VAC
Life time 100 x 106 revolutions
1.1.3 Encoder
Type HEIDENHAIN ROD426-4096
Line counts 4096
System accuracy 1/20 of grating period
1.1.4 Mechanical Data

Operating pressure 0.07 MPa
Rotating Speed 30 rpm
Life, min. 65 x 106 revolutions
Material Aluminium
Surface finish Chromate + paint exterior
Weight 46 kg
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1.1.5 Operation Environmental Conditions

Temperature range -40°C - +50°C
Relative humidity 95 %
IP protection IP 53
1.1.6 Storage Environmental Conditions

Temperature range -55°C - +60°C
Relative humidity 95 %
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n 360
0,00
n 285-0,05
n 155 133
181
137
259
420
477
534
591
648
687
174 n 254
267,6 267,6
Ř14 8x
190
Ř325
45°
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2 Slip Rings MOOG AC6098

See next page
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Slip Rings With Through-Bores
AC6098
Description
Typical Applications
sensors
Features
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600 VAC
Noise
*Please note that the operational life of the unit is dependent upon rotational speed, environment and temperature.
AC6098–6
AC6098–24
Example:
Dimensions in inches (millimeters)
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Slip Rings with Through-Bores
Part # Continuous Current (amps) Coaxial Standard Operating Size Bore Rated Page
# Rings Voltage (AC) Speed #
2 5 10 15 30 50 RG178 RG179 120 240 440 600 DIA” x LG” DIA” RPM
SRA-73683-6 6 6 X 1.38 x 1.07 .5 600 15
SRA-73683-12 12 12 X 1.38 x 1.37 .5 600 15
SRA-73683-18 18 18 X 1.38 x 1.67 .5 600 15
SRA-73683-24 24 24 X 1.38 x 1.97 .5 600 15
AC6438-6 6 6 X 2.1 x 1.75 .5 250 17
AC6438-12 12 12 X 2.1 x 2.3 .5 250 17
AC6438-18 18 18 X 2.1 x 2.9 .5 250 17
AC6438-24 24 24 X 2.1 x 3.4 .5 250 17
AC6349-6 6 6 X 3.07 x 2.9 1 250 19
AC6349-12 12 12 X 3.07 x 4.1 1 250 19
AC6349-18 18 18 X 3.07 x 5.3 1 250 19
AC6349-24 24 24 X 3.07 x 6.5 1 250 19
AC6875 IP 65 sealed version of AC6349 3.07 x 2.9 - 6.5 1.0 250 21
AC4598-6 6 6 X 3.9 x 2.13 1.5 250 22
AC4598-12 12 12 X 3.9 x 3.07 1.5 250 22
AC4598-18 18 18 X 3.9 x 4.01 1.5 250 22
AC4598-24 24 24 X 3.9 x 4.94 1.5 250 22
AC6200-12 12 12 X 3.9 x 2.13 1.5 250 24
AC6200-24 24 24 X 3.9 x 3.07 1.5 250 24
AC6200-36 36 36 X 3.9 x 4.01 1.5 250 24
AC6200-48 48 48 X 3.9 x 4.94 1.5 250 24
AC6200-6P/12S 18 12 6 X (2A) X (10A) 3.9 x 3.07 1.5 250 24
*AC6200-6P/24S 30 24 6 X (2A) X (10A) 3.9 x 4.01 1.5 250 24
AC6200-6P/36S 42 36 6 X (2A) X (10A) 3.9 x 4.94 1.5 250 24
AC6200-12P/12S 24 12 12 X (2A) X (10A) 3.9 x 4.01 1.5 250 24
AC6200-12P/24S 36 24 12 X (2A) X (10A) 3.9 x 4.94 1.5 250 24
AC6200-18P/12S 30 12 18 X (2A) X (10A) 3.9 x 4.94 1.5 250 24
AC6419 IP 65 sealed version of AC4598 and AC6200 series 3.9 x 2.3 - 5.1 1.5 250 26
AC6815 Up to 128 X 3.5 X 2A/60 3.5A/110 10A/220 4.32 x 3.01 - 5.94 1.5 250 27
AC6428-060 60 60 X 3.9 x 6.6 1.375 250 29
AC6428-072 72 72 X 3.9 x 7.5 1.375 250 29
AC6428-084 84 84 X 3.9 x 8.45 1.375 250 29
AC6428-096 96 96 X 3.9 x 9.34 1.375 250 29
AC6429-006 54 48 6 X (2A) X (10A) 3.9 x 7.5 1.375 250 29
AC6429-012 60 48 12 X (2A) X (10A) 3.9 x 7.5 1.375 250 29
AC6275 Up to 144 X X X X X X X (5A) X 6.63 x 6.6 - 20.5 2.75 1000 31
AC6793 IP 65 sealed version of AC6275 6.63 x 6.6 - 20.5 2.75 1000 33
AC6098 Up to 72 X X X X X X 8.0 x 4.6 - 14.4 4 250 34
Std W Series Up to 24 X X X X 5A/250 30A 5.0 x 1.89 - 5.89 1.5 60 36
Std W Series Up to 24 X X X X 5A/250 30A 6.5 x 1.89 - 5.89 3.0 60 36
Plus W Series Up to 100 X X X X 5A/250 30A 5.0 x 2.43 - 10.38 1.5 1000 38
9 9
Part Continuous Current Coaxial Ethernet Size Bore Rated Page
# (amps) Speed #
2 5 10 RG178 RG179 HD-SDI 100BaseT 1000BaseT DIA” x LG” DIA” RPM
(or 2 100BaseT)
AC7203-24GX 2 2 1 .87 x 1.95 250 75
AC7203-24GG 2 .87 x 1.95 250 75
AC7188 8 1 .87 x 1.68 250 77
AC7188-18V 2 2 1 .87 x 1.68 250 77
AC7188-24 14 1 .87 x 1.95 250 77
AC7188-24V 8 2 1 .87 x 1.95 250 77
SRA-73811 4 2 .87 x 1.79 250 81
AC7217-C 13 2 1 1.0 x 2.6 250 85
AC7217-H 13 1 1 1.0 x 2.6 250 85
AC7217-N 23 1 1.0 x 2.6 250 85
AC7217-G 10 2 1.0 x 2.6 250 85
AC7217-K 13 2 1 1.0 x 2.6 250 85
AC7217-V 15 4 1 1.0 x 2.6 250 85
AC7217-X 15 2 1 1.0 x 2.6 250 85
AC7195-CC 23 4 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-CG 20 2 2 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-CH 23 2 1 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-CK 23 2 2 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-CN 33 2 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-CV 25 4 2 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-CX 25 2 2 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-GG 17 3 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-GH 20 1 2 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-GK 20 2 2 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-GN 30 2 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-GV 22 4 2 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-GX 22 2 2 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-HH 23 2 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-HK 23 2 1 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-HN 33 1 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-HV 25 4 1 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-HX 25 2 1 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-KK 23 4 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-KN 33 2 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-KX 25 2 2 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-NN 43 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-NV 35 4 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-NX 35 2 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-VV 27 8 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-VX 27 4 2 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
AC7195-XX 27 4 1 1.0 x 3.5 250 83
SRA-73808 12 1 1.375 x 1.97 .5 250 87
SRA-73801 12 1 1.375 x 1.97 .5 250 87
AC6438 X X X X X 2.1 x 1.6 - 3.2 .5 250 17
AC4598 X X X X X 3.9 x 2.13 - 4.94 1.5 250 22
AC6275 X X X X X X 6.63 x 6.6 - 20.5 2.75 1000 33
AC6098 X X X X X 8.0 x 4.6 - 14.4 4.00 250 34
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CONTENTS:
1 Radiofrequency Route ..............................................................................................................................2
1.1 Radiofrequency Circuits of Primary Radar.......................................................................................2
1.2 Description of Separate Blocks........................................................................................................6
1.2.1 Duplexer................................................................................................................................6
1.2.2 The U1117 Waveguide Rotary Switch....................................................................................7
1.2.3 Dual Coupler .........................................................................................................................8
1.2.4 Receiver Protections ..............................................................................................................8
1.2.4.1 VDS-1140.........................................................................................................................9
1.2.4.2 Q4246 Waveguide Filter..................................................................................................10
1.2.5 Overvoltage Protections .......................................................................................................10
1.3 Waveguide Route of Antenna Unit ................................................................................................11
1.3.1 Rotary Joint .........................................................................................................................11
1.3.1.1 Waveguide part of Rotary Joint for Primary Radar ...........................................................11
1.3.1.2 Coaxial part of Rotary Joint for Primary Radar.................................................................11
1.3.1.3 Coaxial part of Rotary Joint for Secondary Radar.............................................................12
1.4 Interconnecting External RF Route ................................................................................................13
1.4.1 Waveguide Filter..................................................................................................................14
1.4.2 Flexible Waveguide .............................................................................................................14
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1 Radiofrequency Route
1.1 Radiofrequency Circuits of Primary Radar

Block diagram is shown in Fig. 1. RF pulse is lead from the transmitting unit via a duplexer,
dual coupler and waveguide filter to the antenna unit. Signals received by the antenna are lead
in opposite sequence through a waveguide filter via dual coupler to the duplexer where they
are directed to the receiver circuits. They are lead through the waveguide switch to the
receiver protections via a band pass filter. These protections are realized in the waveguide and
contain a TR tube, STC circuits (sensitivity time control) of the receiver, and proceed to the
coaxial line. Output of the receiver protections is connected with the receiver input via a
coaxial cable. The receiver sensitive circuits are protected with the help of a limiter situated
on the receiver input block.
RF route of HIGH (passive) beam and METEO channels consists from coaxial parts. At the
signal reception via HIGH beam (or METEO channel), received signal are lead through a
coaxial route to the rotary joint, and then via a coaxial filter, receiver protections and
sensitivity time control circuit (STC) to the receiver input circuitry.
The primary radar is provided with a set of receivers designed for particular outputs of the
antenna unit, namely a receiver for LOW beam, for HIGH beam (passive), and a receiver for
the METEO channel. This set of receivers is doubled to ensure the receivers duplication. The
changeover is ensured with the help of a waveguide switch for the LOW beam. Coaxial
switches are used for the HIGH beam and METEO channel. Corresponding protections and
STC circuits are assembled in front of each receiver. The circuits are also duplicated together
with pertinent receiver.
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AB CABINET
Blocking STC
ELDIS
VDS-1140
ANTENNA UNIT Receiver protectors
WG SWITCH
High beam Low beam
polarizer polarizer
Channel A
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R32-N METEO METEO REC-402/3
adapter channel channel low
Blocking STC
beam
receiver
flexible Waveguide VDS-1140
MEPD filter Receiver protectors high
waveguides beam
Power and VSWR
ROTARY JOINT Measurement receiver
11-2620A-0
ATT ATT meteo
SWML waveguide joint of beam
Waveguide
low beam
4-port ferrite Waveguide
R32 waveguide
SWITCH 2,7-2,9 GHz receiver
filter circulator termination
low beam
coax. coax. joint of
cable 2,7-2,9 GHz
high Solid state SPLITTER
high beam transmitter 1-6
coax. joint of
coax. cable
2,7-2,9 GHz Channel B
meteo meteo REC-402/3
low
beam
STC + SWITCHES BLOCK receiver
lightning STC
high
protection beam
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PLS LIM+STC
filter
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meteo
beam
receiver
COAX
SWITCH PLS LIM+STC
lightning
protection STC
RL2000/MSSR-1 antenna system
STC
Coax
PS STC
filter
Fig. 1: Block diagram of radar radiofrequency circuits

COAX
SWITCH PS STC
STC
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Fig. 2a: View of the radar head cabin waveguide route
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Fig. 2b: View of the radar head cabin waveguide route (with labeling)
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List of microwave parts of the radar head cabin (according to Fig. 2):
Position Description Type label

1 Flexible waveguide (305 mm) 284-125-12-2-2
2 Waveguide bend E 90° (E313×215) Q4435
3 Duplexer CHELTON FE 6012
5 Waveguide with double coupler H8147
7 Waveguide window 284-230-2-2
8 Variable attenuator R6062
9 R32-N(f) adapter R6061
10 Waveguide load Q4310
11 Waveguide bend H 90° (H217×100) Q4300
12 Receiver protections, STC attenuator VDS-1140
13 Waveguide filter 2,7-2,9 GHz Q4246
14 R32-N(f) adapter R6115
18 Waveguide bend H 90° (H122×503) Q4525
19 Waveguide Rotary Switch U1117
Waveguide sealing 87-87013
1.2 Description of Separate Blocks
1.2.1 Duplexer
Duplexer (see Fig. 3) is a circuit, which utilizes delay between transmitted pulse and pulse
returned from a target for switching over antenna from the transmitter to the receiver. It
enables application of a single antenna both for reception and transmission. At the
transmission, it protects the receiver against damage by high power of the transmitter, and at
the reception, it lead received signals to the receiver with small losses. It simultaneously
ensures an isolator feature isolating transmission circuits from waveguide route, consequently,
the transmitter operates to the load with stable impedance. A duplexer with ferrite circulator is
used in this radar.
Notice:
It is forbidden to put any magnetic materials nearby the circulator magnetic circuitry. A
danger or electric parameters change threatens, which could result in the transmitter-receiver
isolation decrease.
Insertion loss transmitter - antenna £ 0,35 dB
Insertion loss antenna – receiver £ 0,35 dB
Isolation transmitter-receiver ³ 20 dB
Waveguide flanges CPR-284F
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modificated non-reciprocal modificated

T junction phase shifter T junction
transmitter antenna
receiver dummy load
Fig. 3: Duplexer
1.2.2 The U1117 Waveguide Rotary Switch

Two duplicated sections of RF receivers are situated in the equipment, namely channel A and
channel B. A signal from the LOW beam antenna is lead via a rectangular waveguide; to
enable the changeover between receiver sections of the LOW beam A and B, a waveguide
switch is applied here.
The waveguide switch has four ports, and its central rotary section, there are two bent
waveguide sectors. The central section rotation ensures mutual changeover between particular
ports, see also the picture.
2 2
4 4
1 1
3 3
Fig. 4: Waveguide rotary switch - the changeover between ports
Frequency range 2,7-2,9GHz

Insertion loss £ 0,15 dB
VSWR £ 1,15
Peak Power 800kW
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Fig. 5: Waveguide rotary switch – wiring of junction connector
1.2.3 Dual Coupler

Dual coupler serves for the transmitted and returned power measurement. Data on transmitted
and returned power are observed in the diagnostic circuits, and based on their ratio, the route
standing wave ratio (SWR) shall be determined, which is a measure of the route quality.
Dual coupler consists of a 40 dB directional coupler, with the help of which, a sample of
transmitted signal is obtained, and 30 dB directional coupler for the returned energy sample
obtaining. Variable waveguide attenuator and R32-N (m) waveguide adapter are located on
each coupler. Sealing windows are situated between directional couplers and attenuators.
Notice:
Attenuator values are set by the manufacturer, control elements are sealed and any
manipulation with them is forbidden.
1.2.4 Receiver Protections

Approximately 15 dBm, i.e. approx. 30 mW can be lead to the input of the low noise
microwave amplifier in the receiver block without a danger of damage or destruction.
Duplexer isolation is approx. 20 dB so that power on order of 200 W enters the receiving
route via its isolation, i.e. approx. 53 dBm. Similar quantity of power enters the receiving
route by means of return from the route when VSWR is approx. 1.4. If VSWR of the
waveguide route by any reason (water, impurities, wrongly assembled route, rotary joint
failure, four-way switch failure, etc.) increases to the value of 2 (or more), power on order of
2 kW, i.e. approx. 60 dBm shall return to the receiving route. The protections must apparently
attenuate signals penetrating to the receiving route at least by 50 dB. They must eliminate –
particularly at the transmission beginning – penetration of spurious and harmonic frequencies
to the receiver input because some circuits participating in the protection are frequency
dependent, and for frequencies different from the transmission frequency they have
significantly lower attenuation. After the transmission termination, they must ensure the
receiver protection against strong returns from nearby objects and against random strong
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signal, for example, from nearby radar. Parts participating in the receiver protection are shown
in Fig. 6 .
PSTC 3
Pre - TR STC PIN Limiter Receiver

VDS - 1140
TRA NSMITTER
20 kW
DUPLE XER W A VEGUIDE

TERM.
FILTER
WG SWITCH
W AV EGUIDE ROUTE
VSW R < 1,4
VDS - 1140
Pre - TR STC PIN Limiter Receiver
PSTC 3
Fig. 6: Block diagram of the receiver protections
The first stage of protections consists in the duplexer isolation, which is at least 20 dB. A filter
is situated on the receiving route input followed by the VDS-1140 protection block. This
assembly contains a TR tube (Pre-TR), limiter (TR Limiter) and STC circuit (STC
Attenuator). The TR tube is able to process relatively high power, on the other hand, it also
lets through fairly high power, and for relatively long period till the full ignition, it lets
through a power to the receiving route, which could destroy a microwave amplifier. On
account of it, a limiter is involved, which quickly responses and limits arriving power to a
safe level.
Sensitivity time control (STC) circuit also contributes to the protection. PIN diodes are
usually utilized for this purpose, which corresponding bias is lead to, and the diodes behave
like a variable attenuation. STC circuit is locked during transmission (set to the highest
attenuation), and the attenuation shall decrease for certain period after the transmission
termination according to selected dependence. Minimal attenuation shall be reached only in
the distance of several tens of kilometers.
Waveguide filter is a band pass filter determining the transmitter operating frequency band. It
serves for suppression of frequencies different from the transmitter frequency, particularly
spurious frequencies of the transmitter.
1.2.4.1 VDS-1140
VDS-1140 power passive protections of the receiver for S band are situated in a common
block. The comprise TR-tube (Pre-TR) and a TR limiter. Controlled attenuator circuit (STC)
is also situated in the common block.
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Protections output is realized with the help of a coaxial connector of SMA(f) type, the input is
waveguide input – waveguide flange is of CPR-284F type.
Essential specifications:
Frequency range 2,7-2,9 GHz
VSWR £ 1,4
Flat leakage power 40 mW
Recovery time 3 us
Attenuation 3 dB/1 V
Attenuation range 40 dB
1.2.4.2 Q4246 Waveguide Filter

Waveguide filter consists of a waveguide section with appropriately allocated tuning pegs.
This filter determines an operating frequency band and contributes to the receiver protection.
Pass band 2,7-2,9 GHz
VSWR £ 1,4
1.2.5 Overvoltage Protections

Coaxial cables are utilized for leading Radiofrequency signal of primary and secondary radar.
Overvoltage protections are included in the point of the line entering the container. These
members are involved to the line by reason of suppressing undesirable overvoltage effects
occurring on line in consequence of atmospherics (lightning etc.).
Two types of overvoltage protection with quarter-wave stump are utilized for various
frequency bands of primary and secondary radar. The protections are provided with
connectors of N (f) type.
Overvoltage protection: QSSNFNFAH00, for secondary radar band
Impedance 50 W
Frequency range 1.00-1.20 GHz
Return loss ³ 20 dB
RF power £ 700 Wavg, 4 kWpk
Connectors N (f)
Weight 140 g (typ.)
Temperature Range -40 °C to +90 °C
Overvoltage protection: QSSNFNF0400, for primary radar band

Impedance 50 W
Frequency range 2.4-5.9 GHz
Return loss ³ 20 dB
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RF power £ 500 Wavg, 4 kWpk
Connectors N(f)
Weight 140 g (typ)
Temperature Range -40 °C to +90 °C
1.3 Waveguide Route of Antenna Unit

Waveguide antenna route comprises several parts that are situated in the radome room.
Between rotary joint and waveguide parts following up with outdoor route, a flexible
waveguide is situated, which enables compensation of movements connected with the antenna
rotation, or possibly the rotary joint rotation.
1.3.1 Rotary Joint

It serves for the energy transmission between the antenna unit fixed and rotary part. The
rotary joint has a six RF channel joints. One channel is a waveguide channel, others are
coaxial channels. Signals of the primary radar active (low) beam are transmitted via
waveguide channel, signals of passive (high) beam are transmitted via two 50 W coaxial
channels and METEO channel. Next three coaxial channels (50 W) are utilized for the
secondary radar signals.
1 Rotary joint 11-2620A-MOD
1.3.1.1 Waveguide part of Rotary Joint for Primary Radar

It is designed for frequency band of 2.7 ÷ 2.9 GHz. It serves for transmitting power pulses
from the transmitter to the antenna unit upper feeder (low beam) and in opposite direction.
Signals received by the low beam feeder are lead to the receivers through the joint.
 Frequency band 2700 – 2900 MHz
 Waveguide WR-284 (R32)
 VSWR £ 1,2
 Insertion loss £ 0,2 dB
 Mean power 3 kW
 Peak power 30 kW
 Waveguide flanges CPR-284G
1.3.1.2 Coaxial part of Rotary Joint for Primary Radar

These coaxial channels are designed for signals transmission received by the passive beam
and meteo channel.
Essential specifications
 Impedance 50 W
 VSWR of channels £ 1,3
 Mean power 75 W
 Peak power 5 kW
 Insertion loss 1,0 dB
 Connectors N-female type
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1.3.1.3 Coaxial part of Rotary Joint for Secondary Radar

These coaxial channels are designed for signals transmission between the secondary radar
antenna unit and interrogator.
 Impedance 50 W
 VSWR of channels £ 1,3
 Insertion loss £ 0,9 dB
 Mean power 75 W
 Peak power 5 kW
 Connectors N-female type
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1.4 Interconnecting External RF Route

This part of RF route is situated on crossbeams of the tower structure. Interconnecting RF
route is intended for the antenna unit connection to the radar head cabin.
Fig. 7: Interconnecting external RF route
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List of microwave parts of the outdoor high-frequency route (according to Fig. 7):

1 Waveguide bend E 90º (E125,5/80) Q4297
2 Flexible waveguide (305 mm) 4pcs 284-125-12-2A-2A
3 Straight waveguide R32 (1990) 7pcs Q4255
4 Straight waveguide R32 (150mm)
5 Waveguide bend E 90º(E550/80)
9 Flexible waveguide (1000 mm) ASSY-FLEX 284-125-1M-2A-2A
10 Waveguide filter R6112
11 Straight waveguide R32 (1070 ) Q4536
Waveguide sealing 22pcs 87-87013
1.4.1 Waveguide Filter

Waveguide filter consists of the waveguide section with appropriately distributed tuning pegs.
The filter determines operating frequency band and limits signal penetration that are off the
operating frequency band. It simultaneously decreases the level of possible transmitted
spurious signals.
Essential parameters:
Pass band 2,7-2,9 GHz
VSWR £ 1,4
1.4.2 Flexible Waveguide

Flexible waveguides are designed so that they enable bend in both planes (E plane and H
plane). Flexible waveguides are situated in points where compensation of temperature
expansion occurs with their help, or possibly compensation of manufacturing inaccuracies on
the waveguide section crossbeams. Waveguide flanges of CPR-284F type are used.
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” Angle encoder (ROD-426-4096)”
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Accuracy
Scanning Methods
Photoelectric scanning The accuracy of position measurement

Most HEIDENHAIN encoders operate The ROC/ROQ 400/1000 and ECN/ with rotary encoders is mainly determined
using the principle of photoelectric EQN 400/1000 absolute rotary encoders by
scanning. Photoelectric scanning of a with optimized scanning have a single large • the directional deviation of the radial
measuring standard is contact-free, and as photosensor instead of a group of grating,
such free of wear. This method detects individual photoelements. Its structures • the eccentricity of the graduated disk to
even very fine lines, no more than a few have the same width as that of the the bearing,
microns wide, and generates output measuring standard. This makes it possible • the radial deviation of the bearing,
signals with very small signal periods. to do without the scanning reticle with • the error resulting from the connection
matching structure. with a shaft coupling (on rotary encoders
The ECN, EQN, ERN and ROC, ROQ, ROD with stator coupling this error lies within
rotary encoders use the imaging scanning Other scanning principles the system accuracy),
principle. ECI/EQI and RIC/RIQ rotary encoders • the interpolation error during signal
operate according to the inductive processing in the integrated or external
Put simply, the imaging scanning principle measuring principle. Here, graduation interpolation and digitizing electronics.
functions by means of projected-light signal structures modulate a high-frequency
generation: two graduations with equal signal in its amplitude and phase. The
grating periods are moved relative to each position value is always formed by
other—the scale and the scanning reticle. sampling the signals of all receiver coils
The carrier material of the scanning reticle is distributed evenly around the For incremental rotary encoders with line
transparent, whereas the graduation on the circumference. counts up to 5 000:
measuring standard may be applied to a The maximum directional deviation at
transparent or reflective surface. 20 °C ambient temperature and slow
speed (scanning frequency between 1 kHz
When parallel light passes through a grating, and 2 kHz) lies within
light and dark surfaces are projected at a
certain distance. An index grating with the ± 18° mech. · 3 600 [angular seconds]
Line count z
same grating period is located here. When
the two gratings move relative to each which equals
other, the incident light is modulated. If the
gaps in the gratings are aligned, light passes ± 1 grating period.
20
through. If the lines of one grating coincide
with the gaps of the other, no light passes The ROD rotary encoders generate 6 000
through. Photovoltaic cells convert these to 10 000 signal periods per revolution
variations in light intensity into nearly through signal doubling. The line count is
sinusoidal electrical signals. Practical important for the system accuracy.
mounting tolerances for encoders with the
imaging scanning principle are achieved
with grating periods of 10 µm and larger.
The accuracy of absolute position values

from absolute rotary encoders is given in
the specifications for each model.
LED light source
For absolute rotary encoders with
complementary incremental signals, the
accuracy depends on the line count:
Condenser
lens Line count Accuracy
16 ± 480 angular seconds
Scanning 2 048 ± 20 angular seconds
Measuring reticle
standard The above accuracy data refer to
incremental measuring signals at an
ambient temperature of 20 °C and at
slow speed.
Photocells
I90° and I270°

photocells are
not shown
Photoelectric scanning according to the imaging scanning principle

11
Incremental
ROD 426 ROD 466 ROD 436 ROD 486
Incremental signals « TTL « HTL » 1 VPP1)
Line counts* 50 100 150 200 250 360 500 512 720 –
1 000 1 024 1 250 1 500 1 800 2 000 2 048 2 500 3 600 4 096 5 000
6 0002) 8 1922) 9 0002) 10 0002) –
Cutoff frequency –3 dB – ‡ 180 kHz

2)
Scanning frequency † 300 kHz/† 150 kHz –
Edge separation a ‡ 0.39 µs/‡ 0.25 µs2) –
System accuracy 1/20 of grating period
Power supply 5 V ± 10 % 10 to 30 V 10 to 30 V 5 V ± 10 %
Current consumption 120 mA 100 mA 150 mA 120 mA
without load
Electrical connection* • Flange socket M23, radial and axial

• Cable 1 m/5 m, with or without coupling M23
Shaft Solid shaft D = 6 mm
Mech. permissible speed n † 16 000 min–1
Starting torque † 0.01 Nm (at 20 °C)
Moment of inertia of rotor † 2.7 · 10–6 kgm2
Shaft load3) Axial 10 N/radial 20 N at shaft end

2
Vibration 55 to 2 000 Hz † 300 m/s (EN 60 068-2-6)
Shock 6 ms/2 ms † 1 000 m/s2/† 2 000 m/s2 (EN 60 068-2-27)
Max. operating temp.4) 100 °C 70 °C 100 °C5)
Min. operating temp. Flange socket or fixed cable: –40 °C

For frequent flexing: –10 °C
6)
Protection EN 60 529 IP 67 at housing; IP 64 at shaft end
Weight Approx. 0.3 kg
Bold: These preferred versions are available on short notice

* Please select when ordering
1)
Restricted tolerances: Signal amplitude 0.8 to 1.2 VPP
2)
Signal periods; generated through integrated 2-fold interpolation (TTL x 2)
3)
Also see Mechanical Design and Installation
4)
For the correlation between the operating temperature and the shaft speed or supply voltage, see General Mechanical Information
5)
80° for ERN 80 with 4 096 or 5 000 lines
6)
IP 66 upon request
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Technical Description”
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ASSR-35 Antenna Technical Description
Appendix 10
CONTENTS:
1 ANTENNA LVA ASSR-35 2
1.1 Main Features of the ASSR-35 Antenna 2
1.2 Mechanical properties 2
1.3 Climatic Requirements 2
1.4 Description of the ASSR Antenna 3
1.5 RF Characteristics of the ASSR-35 Antenna 6
1.6 Description of the horizontal dividing network 9
2 COVERAGE 15
3 LVA ASSR-35 ANTENNA SYSTEM TILT ADJUSTED 18
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1 Antenna LVA ASSR-35
1.1 Main Features of the ASSR-35 Antenna

The antenna used in the ASSR will support Mode S operations; it fulfils the operational
requirements of ICAO Annex 10 – Amendment 67.
ASSR-35 antenna has the capability to propagate in Mode-S duty cycle as explained in
„ICAO Annex 10, 5th edition, July 2014, incorporating Amendments 70-89“. ASSR-35
antenna meet full Mode-S requirements.
The LVA ASSR-35 antenna is designed to radiate cosecant squared vertical pattern suitable for
mono-pulse MSSR operations
The antenna has three ports, which are connected to the three interrogator channels working at
following frequencies:
Channel Transmission frequency [MHz] Reception frequency [MHz]
SUM 1030 ±3.5 1090 ±5.0
DIF 1090 ±5.0
OMEGA (SLS)= W+BACK 1030 ±3.5 1090 ±5.0
1.2 Mechanical properties

Height of the vertical columns 1.9 m
Horizontal width of the antenna 8.5 m
Depth 1.0 m
Rotating speed max 15 rpm
1.3 Climatic Requirements

Ambient temperature from -40° to +70 °C
Relative Humidity upto 100% condensing.
Rainfall upto 100 mm/hr with maximum wind
speed of 65 km/hr
Sunlight/Ultraviolet (UV) UV Index > 10
Atmospherical pressure sea level to 15,000 feet
Corrosive environment with high atmospheric salt content and industrial pollution.
Wind effect resistance bursts up to 180 km/h without frost or ice,
up to 130 km/h with 12 mm frost or ice
(10 kg/m2)
Permanent deformation or damage bursts up to 231km/h, without frost or ice,
up to 180 km/h with 12 mm ice or frost
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1.4 Description of the ASSR Antenna

The ASSR antenna is composed of 35 vertical columns 1 , back antenna 2 , horizontal
dividing network 3 , supporting structure 4 and tilting mechanism 5 .
Structural part is made by aluminium sheets as riveted up horizontal beam, which is screw
fastened to the welded chassis, made of steel profiles. This chassis enables tilting of the whole
antenna. Positioning is made by two screws, which X-distance meets antenna tilt (see
following Table and picture). It differs accordingly, if the antenna is solved separately or if it
is mounted on primary antenna (collocated).
The specifications of the radiation pattern in elevation is defined on the Fig. 1 are valid when
the „vertical“ columns are tilted by 9.5º upwards. This is a nominal tilt of the antenna to
which further tilt is referred.
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T1017
Tilt Distance
u ( *) x (mm)
0 548
2 535
6 508
8 495
9 488
9,5 485
10 482
11 476
12 469
14 584
13 456
16 442
18 428
T1019
Tilt Distance
u ( *) x (mm)
0 680
5 641
6 633
7 625
8 617
9 609
9,5 605
10 601
11 592
12 584
13 576
14 567
15 559
it is valid only, if
the bases are in
horizontal position
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Each vertical column contains 12 dipoles, which are excited by a strip line power-dividing
network. The amplitude and phase distribution in the vertical columns is designed to form a
radiation pattern with enhanced coverage in high elevations up to 45°, and optimally sharp cut
off in the vicinity of zero elevations. The dipoles of each column are protected by a thin skin
radome against weather. Two diagnostic connectors are placed at both ends of columns. The
distance between neighbour dipoles is 150 mm, so that the equivalent aperture length of the
columns is 1800 mm.
Enhanced coverage in high elevations is compensating drop of sensitivity in small distances
due to Gain Time Control (GTC) circuitry in the receiving channels of the interrogator. The
sharp cut-off diminishes the beam lobbing due to surrounding terrain, lowers the effective
radiated power in zero elevation, and reduces substantially false echoes.
35 vertical columns are connected to the horizontal dividing network containing air strip line
dividers. The horizontal dividing network creates three different amplitude distributions for
the SUM, the Difference (DIF) and the W beams. The SUM beam has a sharp maximum and
very low side lobes, and provides the main interrogation and detection channnel. The DIF
beam has two lobes with a deep null in the direction of the maximum of the SUM beam, the
phases of both lobes being opposite. The W beam is broad and provides the suppression of the
SUM beam sidelobes. The distance between neighbour columns is 240 mm, so that the
equivalent aperture horizontal length is 8400 mm.
The back radiation of SUM and DIF patterns is lowered substantially by two rows of vertical
reflecting rods placed in the space between adjacent columns. The rests of back radiation are
overlaped by a BACK antenna, which is connected with the W beam by the rat-race divider.
Thus the Side Lobe Suppression (SLS) channel is formed. SLS channel is denoted as
OMEGA in the documentation. The level of the W beam in the direction of the maximum of
the beam SUM is substantially suppressed in order to enable safe interrogation conditions
even for close targets without the danger of limiting the receivers of transponders.
Two ports SUM and DIF enable to measure precisely azimuth of targets by the monopulse
method.
1.5 RF Characteristics of the ASSR-35 Antenna

General
Frequencies:
Transmission 1030 MHz
±3.5 MHz
Reception 1090 MHz
±5.0 MHz
Polarization Vertical
VSWR: £ 1.5
Power handling capacity in the SUM and OMEGA channels
Peak 10 kW
Average 50 W
Impedance 50 Ohm Nominal
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1.5.1 Radiation Pattern in Elevation

see Fig. 1.
The relative level at the elevations
0° -5.0 ±1 dB
7° 0.0 ±1 dB
20° -7.0 ±2 dB
30° -10 ±3 dB
40° -10 ±3 dB
50° >-20 dB
>55° <-16 dB
Beam width -3 dB: 12.5°±2.0°

Sidelobes in elevations <–6°: £-18 dB
The slope of the beam between the elevation corresponding to the relative level –6 dB (cca -0.5°) and
the elevation corresponding to:
-15 dB (cca -3.5°): ³ 1.9 dB/1°
Adjustable tilt -10° to +10°
Tilt indication accuracy 0.1°
Fig. 1: Vertical diagram
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1.5.2 Radiation Patterns in Azimuth

SUM beam:
In elevations from 0° to +30°:
Beam width -3 dB: 2.4°±0.3°
-10 dB: 4.2°± 0.6°
-20 dB: 5.5°± 0.8°
Symmetry -3 dB: Fm±0.3°
-10 dB: Fm± 0.3°
Sidelobes in elevations from 0° to +30°:

| Azimuth | £ 90°: £ -26 dB relative to the
absolute SUM beam
maximum
Gain: S beam (see Fig. 7): ³ 27 dBi
SUM beam: ³ 25.4 dBi
DIF beam: (1090 MHz)

In elevations from 0° to +30°:
Inner beam width -3 dB: 1.6°± 0.2°
-10 dB: < 0,8°
Symmetry -3 dB: Fm± 0.3°
-10 dB: Fm± 0.3°
The cross point with the SUM beam: -3 ±1dB relative to the SUM beam max.
The depth of the minimum £ -20 dB relative to the DIF local beam max.
OMEGA (SLS or control) beam:

The level should be greater then the Level of SUM beam sidelobes +6 dB in the azimuths
where the sidelobes of the SUM beam are greater than -28 dB relative to the SUM beam
maximum.
The distance between cross points with the SUM beam: £ 7°
Symmetry of cross points with the SUM beam: £1.3°
The depth of the minimum in the direction of the SUM beam maximum £ -26 dB relative to
the SUM beam absolute maximum
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Fig. 2: Radiation Pattern in Azimuth
1.6 Description of the horizontal dividing network

The SUM, DIF and W beams are synthesized from the common equivalent aperture formed by
35 vertical column radiators, the dimensions of the aperture being 8400×1800 mm.
The design of the SUM beam is based on the Taylor amplitude distribution with 37 dB
sidelobes and index Np=5 defining the number of pattern nulls where the envelope of
sidelobes of the type sin x/x starts, see the Fig. 3. The corresponding amplitude distribution in
the vertical columns is in the Fig. 4.
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Fig. 3: SUM Radiation Pattern in Azimuth
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Fig. 4: SUM Amplitude Distribution
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Fig. 5: DIF Radiation Pattern in Azimuth
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Fig. 6: DIF Amplitude Distribution
The design of the DIF beam is based on the Bayliss amplitude distribution again with 37 dB
sidelobes and index Np=5, see Fig. 5. The corresponding amplitude distribution in the vertical
columns is in the Fig. 6.
The block schema of the horizontal dividing network is in the Fig. 7. The outputs to vertical
columns are indexed from J = -17 .... -1, 0, 1, ...........+17.
The horizontal dividing schema is simplified by using some compromise common distribution
for SUM and DIF in the columns J = -9, -10, .... -17 and J = +9, +10, ..... +17..
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Fig. 7: Block Diagram of the Horizontal Dividing Network
Distributions of these columns are formed by the dividers WCB1, WCC1, WCB2 and WCC2.
These dividers have the same connectors to the vertical columns as the central connectors
denoted as WA.
The outputs for the left and the right columns of the antenna are created in ten ratrace dividers
WSD. If these dividers are excited from the ports denoted as „+“ then the outputs of rat race
dividers are in phase. If the excitations are comming from the ports denoted as „-“ the outputs
differ by 180°.
The amplitude distributions for the beams SUM and DIF are created in the dividers WBSUM
and WBDIF respectively. The inputs to these dividers WBSUM and WBDIF are denoted as S
and D resp. At the input S, the checkpoint for measuring of the antenna gain is provided. The
connections of the outputs of WSD with WA's, WCB's and WCC's are provided by coaxial
cables of proper length ensuring correct phase of the waves exiting the vertical columns. The
cables are denoted as „w*a“ for the columns J > 0 and „w*b“ for the columns J < 0.
The SUM and OMEGA antenna ports are at the ports 1 and 2 of the divider WSO. The port 3
of WSO is connected to the port S and the port 4 of WSO is connected to the WA of the
central column J=0.
If the divider WSO is excited from the port SUM then the outputs 3 and 4 are in phase which
together with proper length of the cable „w0“ ensures correct phase ecitation of the SUM
beam. By a proper design of WSO, the amplitude of the wave in the central column is as
shown on the Fig. 4.
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If the divider WSO is excited from the port OMEGA then the outputs 3 a 4 have the phase
difference 180° so that the central column is excited with the opposite phase as compared with
other columns and at proper amplitude relation a deep minimum in the direction of the SUM
beam is formed.
The length of the cable „w0s“ (between the port 3 of WSO and the port S) and the cable
„w0d“ (between the ports D and DIF) is adjusted to proper phase relation (0° and 180°) at the
frequency 1090 MHz.
2 Coverage
Computation of the coverage follows the steps given by M.C. Stevens: Secondary
Surveillance Radar, Artech House 1988, Chapter 10, Section 10.2: Uplink and downlink
power budgets.
Uplink, elevation 0°, distance R=250 nm (463 km), 1.03 GHz.

Transmited power: Pt = 2800 W 34,5dBW
Feeder loss: Lt = 0.59 -2.27 dB
Gain S: G = 500 27.00 dB
Gain decrease due to beam W: DGW = 0.69 -1.60 dB
Gain decrease at elevation 0°: DGQ = 0.316 -5.00 dB
Path Loss at 1.03 GHz 20 log(l/(4pR)) -146.00 dB
Atmospheric attenuation La = 0.685 -1.64 dB
Lens loss Ll = 0.869 -0.61 dB
Transponder received signal: -94.68 dBW =
-64.68 dBm
Minimum trigger level of the transponder: -71.00 dBm
Margin +6.32 dB
Under the same conditions, the range at elevation beam maximum +7.5° is
Rmax = 250 / 0.3160.5 = 445 nm.
The coverage diagram is given on the Fig. 8. The height level of 60000 ft at 250 nm is safely
covered at the elevation of 0.5°. The height level of 45000 ft at elevation 45° is safely
covered too.
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Fig. 8. Uplink coverage with the margin of 6.3 dB
Downlink, elevation 0°, distance R=250 nm (463 km), 1.09 GHz.

Effective radiated power: Pt = 250 W 24.00 dBW
Path Loss at 1.09GHz 20 log(l/(4pR)) -146.50 dB
Atmospheric attenuation La = 0.685 -1.64 dB
Lens loss Ll = 0.869 -0.61 dB
Gain S: G = 500 27.00 dB
Gain decrease due to beam W: DGW = 0.69 -1.60 dB
Gain decrease at elevation 0°: DGQ = 0.2754 -5.60 dB
Transponder received signal: -104.95 dBW =
-74.95 dBm
Minimum trigger level of the interrogator -80.00 dBm
receiver
Margin +5.05 dB
The margin levels at downlink and uplink are nearly the same.
Under the same conditions, the range at elevation beam maximum +7.5° is
Rmax = 250 / 0.27540.5 = 476 nm.
The coverage diagram is in the Fig. 9.
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Fig. 9. Downlink coverage with the margin of 5.05 dB
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3 LVA ASSR-35 antenna system tilt adjusted
Antenna tilt is adjusted during the installation to the optimal tilt level, without possibility to
change this tilt adjustment by the user. The tilt change outside of the optimal level will lead to
the antenna diagram distortion, which could lead to big degradation of the MSSR
performance as shown on the Fig. 10.
SUM
DELTA
OMEGA
Fig. 10 Non-optimal antenna tilt adjustment

This figure shows the influence to the relation between antenna diagrams (SUM – blue color,
DELTA-magenta color and OMEGA-yellow color). The result is that sidelobes re-ejection is
not efficient.
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Appendix 10
The Fig. 11 shows more accurate tilt adjustment to the optimal value.
25000
20000
15000
Řada1
SUM
Řada2
DELTA
OMEGA
Řada3
10000
5000
0
1141
1369
1597
1825
2053
2281
2509
2737
2965
3193
3421
3649
3877
4105
4333
4561
4789
5017
5245
5473
5701
5929
6157
6385
6613
6841
7069
7297
7525
7753
7981
1
229
457
685
913
Fig.11 Antenna tilt adjustment close to the optimal
This figure shows that OMEGA pattern covers most sidelobes.
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Appendix 10
The Fig. 12 shows the optimal antenna tilt adjustment.
25000
20000
15000
Řada1
SUM
Řada2
DELTA
Řada3
OMEGA
10000
5000
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Fig. 12 Optimal antenna tilt adjustment
Note: The above-mentioned diagrams were measured during real radar installations and
calibrations. All diagrams include influence of the environment around real radar site.
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Appendix 11
CONTENTS:
Fig. 10. Elevation pattern of the SUM beam, 1.03 GHz 2
Fig. 11. Elevation pattern of the SUM beam, 1.09 GHz 3
Fig. 12a. Azimuth pattern of the beams SUM and OMEGA, 1.03 GHz, ±30° 4
Fig. 12b. Azimuth pattern of the beams SUM and OMEGA, 1.03 GHz, ±5° 5
Fig. 13a. Azimuth pattern of the beams SUM, DIF and OMEGA, 1.09 GHz, ±30° 6
Fig. 13b. Azimuth pattern of the beams SUM, DIF and OMEGA, 1.09 GHz, ±5° 7
Fig 14a Azimuth pattern of beams SUM and DIF, elevation 7.5o with cross-polarised, 1.09GHz 8
Fig 14b Azimuth pattern of beams SUM and DIF, elevation 7.5o with cross-polarised, 1.03GHz 9
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Fig. 10. Elevation pattern of the SUM beam, 1.03 GHz
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Fig. 11. Elevation pattern of the SUM beam, 1.09 GHz
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Fig. 12a. Azimuth pattern of the beams SUM and OMEGA, 1.03 GHz, ±30°
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Fig. 12b. Azimuth pattern of the beams SUM and OMEGA, 1.03 GHz, ±5°
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Fig. 13a. Azimuth pattern of the beams SUM, DIF and OMEGA, 1.09 GHz, ±30°
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Fig. 13b. Azimuth pattern of the beams SUM, DIF and OMEGA, 1.09 GHz, ±5°
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Fig 14a Azimuth pattern of beams SUM and DIF, elevation 7.5o with cross-polarised, 1.09GHz
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Fig 14b Azimuth pattern of beams SUM and DIF, elevation 7.5o with cross-polarised, 1.03GHz
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RL2000/MSSR-1 Antenna System

1 APSR-2000 ANTENNA SYSTEM......................................................................... 3

1.1 Basic characteristics of the APSR-2000 Antenna ................................................................................4

2 ESSENTIAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 8

2.1 Weight of essential blocks ....................................................................................................................8

2.2 Environmental condition for antenna operation .................................................................................8

4 DESCRIPTION OF AU BASIC PARTS (WITHOUT ANTENNAS).......................11

4.1 Stand ..................................................................................................................................................11

4.2 Gallery and Ladder............................................................................................................................12

4.4 Rotary Joint .......................................................................................................................................26

4.5 Changeover of the Signal for the METEO Channel Receiver...........................................................28

4.6 Wind Speed Measurement.................................................................................................................30

4.7 Antenna Cabin ...................................................................................................................................30

4.8 Electrical Utilities of Antenna Unit....................................................................................................32

4.9 Antenna Switchboard 100..................................................................................................................40

5 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE................................................................... 47

5.2 AU total stop and blocking of antenna rotation ................................................................................47

5.3 Recommended maintenance ..............................................................................................................49

6 BASIC CALCULATION OF NECESSARY POWER INPUT FOR ANTENNA

6.1 Entrance value: ..................................................................................................................................53

6.4 Requirements for antenna system mounting to antenna tower.........................................................54

7 MEASUREMENT OF PARAMETERS OF THE ANTENNA UNIT ...................... 55

1 APSR-2000 antenna system

Fig. 1: Antenna Unit RL2000/MSSR-1

The APSR2000 antenna unit (see Fig. 1) consists of following parts:

· ASSR-35 Antenna (MSSR-1 radar antenna)

1.1 Basic characteristics of the APSR-2000 Antenna

Fig. 2: Set screws of APSR-34H antenna

Fig. 3a. Stationary configuration of APSR2000 antenna unit

Fig.3b: Stationary configuration of APSR2000 with ASSR-35 antenna unit

Antenna reflector of primary antenna APSR34H:

2.1 Weight of essential blocks

Antenna of the primary surveillance radar part (APSR34H):

Antenna of the secondary surveillance radar part (ASSR35)

Total weight of the RL2000/MSSR-1 radar 5444 kg

2.2 Environmental condition for antenna operation

Relative humidity 100 % at max. temperature

under icing 10 up to 130 km/h with 12 mm frost or ice

Fig. 4: Antenna APSR-34H

4 Description of AU basic parts (without antennas)

Fig. 5: The stand with four set crews

4.2 Gallery and Ladder

Fig. 6: View of gallery and ladder

Fig. 7a: Stand, gearbox and cabin

Fig. 7b: Stand and cabin

4.3.1 Gearbox Frame

Fig. 8: Main gearbox

4.3.2 Solid Body

4.3.3 Gearbox Rack

4.3.5 Gearbox Spacer and Rotary Body

4.3.6 Welded Shaft Body and Driving Gear

Fig. 9: Welded shaft body

4.3.7 Freewheel Clutch Body, Freewheel and Flexible Coupling

4.3.8 Auxiliary Gearbox with Electromotor

Fig. 10: Auxiliary gearbox with electromotor

4.3.9 Lubrication of Main and Auxiliary Gearbox, Oil Change

4.3.9.1 Main Gearbox