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Indra PSR
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FIGURES INDEX
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FIGURES INDEX
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Figure 2.2.2.8-1. Internal View of Junction Box .................................................................................................. 2-34
Figure 2.2.2.8.1-1. Connector Panel of Junction Box.......................................................................................... 2-34
Figure 2.2.3-1. MWG Physical Configuration ...................................................................................................... 2-36
Figure 2.2.3-2. MWG Physical Diagram .............................................................................................................. 2-36
Figure 2.2.3.1-1. Functional Diagram of the MWG.............................................................................................. 2-37
Figure 2.2.3.1.1-1. Conceptual Model of the LOW-TGT Channel ....................................................................... 2-38
Figure 2.2.3.1.1-2. LOW-TGT to Transmit and Receive ..................................................................................... 2-38
Figure 2.2.3.1.1-3. Elements of the LOW-TGT Channel ..................................................................................... 2-39
Figure 2.2.3.1.1-4. Signals Monitored in MWG ................................................................................................... 2-40
Figure 2.2.3.1.2-1. Conceptual Model of the HI-TGT, HI-WX and LOW-WX Channel ........................................ 2-41
Figure 2.2.3.1.2-2. Elements of the HI-TGT Channel, and WX Channels ........................................................... 2-41
Figure 2.2.3.2-1. Lightning Protectors in the MWG ............................................................................................. 2-42
Figure 2.2.3.3-1. Harmonic Filter of the MWG .................................................................................................... 2-42
Figure 2.2.3.4.1-1. Bi-directional Couplers of the MWG...................................................................................... 2-43
Figure 2.2.3.4.2-1. Coaxial Directional Couplers in the MWG............................................................................. 2-43
Figure 2.2.3.5-1. Functional Diagram of the Duplexer ........................................................................................ 2-44
Figure 2.2.3.5-2. Duplexer in the MWG .............................................................................................................. 2-44
Figure 2.2.3.6-1. Power Load in the MWG......................................................................................................... 2-45
Figure 2.2.3.7.1-1. Waveguide Switch in the MWG ............................................................................................ 2-45
Figure 2.2.3.7.2-1. Coaxial Switches in the MWG............................................................................................... 2-46
Figure 2.2.3.8-1. Receiver Protector with Programmable Attenuator Function in the MWG ............................... 2-46
Figure 2.2.3.9-1. FLUs in the MWG .................................................................................................................... 2-47
Figure 2.2.3.10-1. Coaxial Receiver Channel in the MWG ................................................................................. 2-48
Figure 2.2.3.11-1. Conceptual Model of the Test Signal Injection Assembly ...................................................... 2-49
Figure 2.2.3.11-2. Test Shelf Switch Assembly in the MWG............................................................................... 2-49
Figure 2.2.4-1. TXG Physical Internal Diagram: Front (10 PA configuration)...................................................... 2-50
Figure 2.2.4-2. Physical Diagram: Back (10 PA configuration) ........................................................................... 2-51
Figure 2.2.4.1-1. Amplification Chain (10 PA configuration) ............................................................................... 2-52
Figure 2.2.4.1-2. TXG Block Diagram ................................................................................................................. 2-52
Figure 2.2.4.2-1. TXG Control Board .................................................................................................................. 2-54
Figure 2.2.4.3-1. TXG Pre-Amplifier Panels ........................................................................................................ 2-55
Figure 2.2.4.4-1. TXG Amplifier Panels .............................................................................................................. 2-56
Figure 2.2.4.5-1. TXG Splitter/Combiner Assembly (10 PA configuration).......................................................... 2-57
Figure 2.2.4.6-1. TXG Blowers............................................................................................................................ 2-58
Figure 2.2.4.7-1. TXG Power Supplies ............................................................................................................... 2-58
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Figure 2.2.4.8-1. MWG Auxiliary Elements ......................................................................................................... 2-60
Figure 2.2.5-1. GRPG Elements ......................................................................................................................... 2-61
Figure 2.2.5.1-1. System Block Diagram ............................................................................................................. 2-62
Figure 2.2.5.1-2. GRPG Connections ................................................................................................................. 2-63
Figure 2.2.5.2-1. Image of the Elements of the SDG .......................................................................................... 2-65
Figure 2.2.5.2-2. Block Diagram of the SDG ....................................................................................................... 2-65
Figure 2.2.5.2.1-1. 5V, -15V and 15V Power Supplies ........................................................................................ 2-66
Figure 2.2.5.2.2-1. TSU Units.............................................................................................................................. 2-66
Figure 2.2.5.2.4-1. SDG Block Diagram Showing SDCU and AGSU Interconnections ....................................... 2-67
Figure 2.2.5.2.4.1-1. SDCU Unit ......................................................................................................................... 2-68
Figure 2.2.5.2.4.2-1. AGSU Unit ......................................................................................................................... 2-68
Figure 2.2.5.2.5-1. IFCSU Unit ............................................................................................................................ 2-70
Figure 2.2.5.3-1. Image of the MWCG Elements ................................................................................................ 2-71
Figure 2.2.5.3-2. Block Diagram of the MWCG ................................................................................................... 2-71
Figure 2.2.5.3.1-1. RFCSU Unit .......................................................................................................................... 2-72
Figure 2.2.5.3.1-2. RFCSU Logic Diagram for Each Beam ................................................................................. 2-72
Figure 2.2.5.3-3. MWCU Interconnection Diagram ............................................................................................. 2-73
Figure 2.2.5.4-1. MWPG ..................................................................................................................................... 2-74
Figure 2.2.5.5-1. Image of the RXG Elements .................................................................................................... 2-75
Figure 2.2.5.5-2. RXG Logic Diagram ................................................................................................................. 2-75
Figure 2.2.5.5.1-1. ERPS .................................................................................................................................... 2-76
Figure 2.2.5.5.2-1. TISMU front Side Connectors ............................................................................................... 2-76
Figure 2.2.5.5.3-1. STCU Unit ............................................................................................................................. 2-77
Figure 2.2.5.5.4-1. RGCU Interconnection Diagram ........................................................................................... 2-78
Figure 2.2.5.5.5-1. SRXU Unit............................................................................................................................. 2-79
Figure 2.2.5.5.6-1. LOSDU Module Configuration............................................................................................... 2-80
Figure 2.2.5.6-1. EPG Units Distribution ............................................................................................................. 2-81
Figure 2.2.5.6-2. Logic Diagram of the EPG ....................................................................................................... 2-81
Figure 2.2.5.6.1-1. Transmitted Spectrum ........................................................................................................... 2-82
Figure 2.2.5.6.1.1-1. STALO Unit ........................................................................................................................ 2-82
Figure 2.2.5.6.1.2-1. COHO Unit ......................................................................................................................... 2-83
Figure 2.2.5.6.1.3-1. Generated Waveform ......................................................................................................... 2-83
Figure 2.2.5.6.1.3-2. TXGU Unit.......................................................................................................................... 2-84
Figure 2.2.5.6.2-1. System Control and Synchronism Signals ............................................................................ 2-85
Figure 2.2.5.6.3-1. GPB Front ............................................................................................................................. 2-86
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Figure 2.2.5.6.3.2-1. SYNU Unit ......................................................................................................................... 2-87
Figure 2.2.5.6.3.3-1. CBU Interconnection Diagram ........................................................................................... 2-89
Figure 2.2.5.6.3.3-2. CBU Unit ............................................................................................................................ 2-89
Figure 2.2.5.6.4-1. Three GPB Units of the DDPG ............................................................................................. 2-90
Figure 2.2.5.6.4.1-1. DDC Block Diagram ........................................................................................................... 2-91
Figure 2.2.5.6.4.1-2. DSU Location and Connectors Configuration .................................................................... 2-91
Figure 2.2.5.6.4.2-1. Round Robin Architecture and Communication between Elements................................... 2-92
Figure 2.2.5.7-1. Fan Tray Location in GRPG .................................................................................................... 2-93
Figure 2.2.5.7-2. Fan Tray Located at GRPG Back ............................................................................................ 2-93
Figure 2.2.5.8-1. TTSU Located Behind the Fan Tray ........................................................................................ 2-94
Figure 2.2.5.10-1. Switch Router and its Position on the Rack ........................................................................... 2-95
Figure 2.2.6-1. LAN Network Distribution............................................................................................................ 2-95
Figure 2.2.7-1. Communication Architecture....................................................................................................... 2-96
Figure 2.2.7.1-1. Access to Screen (SLG) .......................................................................................................... 2-97
Figure 2.2.7.2-1. Access to Several Screens (SRG) .......................................................................................... 2-98
Figure 2.2.7.2-2. Access from SRG to SLG ........................................................................................................ 2-98
Figure 2.2.8-1. SDCS System ............................................................................................................................. 2-99
Figure 2.2.8-2. SDCS Connector ...................................................................................................................... 2-100
Figure 2.2.8-3. Data flows in the SDCS within a Radar System Via LAN ......................................................... 2-100
Figure 3.2.1-1. Top Bar Example .......................................................................................................................... 3-2
Figure 3.2.1.1-1. Acoustic Alarm Button ............................................................................................................... 3-2
Figure 3.2.1.2-1. Report Button............................................................................................................................. 3-2
Figure 3.2.1.3-1. Faults Button.............................................................................................................................. 3-2
Figure 3.2.1.4-1. Profile Section............................................................................................................................ 3-3
Figure 3.2.1.5-1. Last Events Area ....................................................................................................................... 3-3
Figure 3.2.1.5-2. Top Bar LB Menu ....................................................................................................................... 3-3
Figure 3.2.1.6-1. Radar Site Name ....................................................................................................................... 3-3
Figure 3.2.1.7-1. SLG Operation Mode ................................................................................................................. 3-4
Figure 3.2.1.8-1. SLG Status ................................................................................................................................ 3-4
Figure 3.2.1.8-2. SRG Status ................................................................................................................................ 3-4
Figure 3.2.1.8-3. SLG/SRG Status........................................................................................................................ 3-4
Figure 3.2.1.9-1. UTC Time .................................................................................................................................. 3-4
Figure 3.2.1.10-1. Indra Logo ............................................................................................................................... 3-5
Figure 3.2.1.10-2. System SW Versions SLG ....................................................................................................... 3-5
Figure 3.2.1.10-3. System SW Versions SRG ...................................................................................................... 3-5
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Figure 3.2.2-1. Supervision Area ........................................................................................................................... 3-6
Figure 3.2.3-1. Example of Control Area ............................................................................................................... 3-7
Figure 3.3.1.1-1. Top Bar - SRG Main Screen ...................................................................................................... 3-8
Figure 3.3.1.1-2. SRG Main Screen ...................................................................................................................... 3-8
Figure 3.3.1.1-3. Radar Site Status from SRG ...................................................................................................... 3-8
Figure 3.3.1.2-1. Top Bar of Site in SRG............................................................................................................... 3-9
Figure 3.3.1.2-2. Central Area of Site in SRG ....................................................................................................... 3-9
Figure 3.3.1.2-3. SLG Status from SLG .............................................................................................................. 3-10
Figure 3.3.1.3-1. Top Bar of Subsystem in SRG ................................................................................................. 3-10
Figure 3.3.1.3-2. Supervision Area of Subsystem ............................................................................................... 3-10
Figure 3.3.1.3-3. Updating Subsystem from SRG ............................................................................................... 3-11
Figure 3.3.1.3-4. Example of Control Area .......................................................................................................... 3-11
Figure 3.3.2.1-1. Top Bar of Main Screen in SLG ............................................................................................... 3-12
Figure 3.3.2.1-2. Central Area of Site in SLG ...................................................................................................... 3-12
Figure 3.3.2.2-1. Top Bar of System in SLG ....................................................................................................... 3-13
Figure 3.3.2.2-2. Supervision Area of System ..................................................................................................... 3-13
Figure 3.3.2.2-3. Example of Control Area .......................................................................................................... 3-13
Figure 3.3.3-1. Users in SLG............................................................................................................................... 3-14
Figure 3.3.3-2. Remaining time for password expiration ..................................................................................... 3-15
Figure 3.3.3-3. Wrong User/Password ................................................................................................................ 3-15
Figure 3.3.3-4. Locked by number of attempts .................................................................................................... 3-16
Figure 3.3.3-5. Users from SRG .......................................................................................................................... 3-16
Figure 3.3.4-1. General Radar Site View............................................................................................................. 3-17
Figure 3.3.4.1-1. Access to Indra PSR System ................................................................................................... 3-18
Figure 3.3.4.1.1-1. PSR Supervision Area .......................................................................................................... 3-18
Figure 3.3.4.1.1-2. TXG....................................................................................................................................... 3-18
Figure 3.3.4.1.1-3. GRPG with all the Subgroups of Both Channels ................................................................... 3-19
Figure 3.3.4.1.1-4. MWG and its Redundant Channels ....................................................................................... 3-19
Figure 3.3.4.1.1-5. WCD ..................................................................................................................................... 3-19
Figure 3.3.4.1.1-6. Transmission Status: Correct ................................................................................................ 3-19
Figure 3.3.4.1.1-7. Transmission Status: No Transmission ................................................................................. 3-19
Figure 3.3.4.1.1-8. Transmission Status: No Generation and No Transmission.................................................. 3-20
Figure 3.3.4.1.1-9. Polarization Status ................................................................................................................ 3-20
Figure 3.3.4.1.1-10. GRPG to LANs .................................................................................................................... 3-20
Figure 3.3.4.1.1-11. LAN1 and LAN2 Status ....................................................................................................... 3-20
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Figure 3.3.4.1.1-12. Data Output Status ............................................................................................................. 3-21
Figure 3.3.4.1.1-13. Encoder Status ................................................................................................................... 3-21
Figure 3.3.4.1.1.1-1. TXG Block Diagram (10 PA configuration) ........................................................................ 3-22
Figura 3.3.4.1.1.1-2. TXG Block Diagram (12 PA configuration) ........................................................................ 3-22
Figure 3.3.4.1.1.1-3. PRPA Block Diagram (Main).............................................................................................. 3-23
Figure 3.3.4.1.1.1-4. PRPA Block Diagram (Standby) ........................................................................................ 3-23
Figure 3.3.4.1.1.1-5. PA Block Diagram .............................................................................................................. 3-24
Figure 3.3.4.1.1.2-1. MWG Block Diagram ......................................................................................................... 3-25
Figure 3.3.4.1.1.4-1. SDG Block Diagram ........................................................................................................... 3-26
Figure 3.3.4.1.1.5-1. MWCG Block Diagram ....................................................................................................... 3-27
Figure 3.3.4.1.1.6-1. RXG Block Diagram ........................................................................................................... 3-28
Figure 3.3.4.1.1.7-1. EPG Block Diagram ........................................................................................................... 3-29
Figure 3.3.4.1.1.8-1. CPC Block Diagram ........................................................................................................... 3-30
Figure 3.3.4.1.1.9-1. WCD Block Diagram .......................................................................................................... 3-31
Figure 3.3.4.1.2-1. Control Area.......................................................................................................................... 3-31
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.1-1. General Tab ....................................................................................................................... 3-32
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.1.1-1. Transmission Enable ...................................................................................................... 3-32
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.1.2-1. Azimuth Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 3-33
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.1.3-1. Operation Parameters .................................................................................................... 3-34
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.1.4-1. Clear Day Map Generation ............................................................................................. 3-34
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.1.5-1. Active Chain Selection .................................................................................................... 3-35
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.1.6-1. PSR Data Output Selection ............................................................................................ 3-36
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.1.7-1. Temperature Values ....................................................................................................... 3-37
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.1.8-1. SIC/SAC Display............................................................................................................. 3-37
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.2-1. TXG Tab for 10 PAs configuration ..................................................................................... 3-38
Figura 3.3.4.1.2.2-2. TXG Tab for 12 PAs configuration ..................................................................................... 3-38
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.3-1. Processing Parameters Tab .............................................................................................. 3-38
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.3-2. Sensitivity........................................................................................................................... 3-39
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.3-3. Effective Refraction............................................................................................................ 3-39
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.3-4. Range Offset...................................................................................................................... 3-40
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.3-5. Tracking Activation ............................................................................................................ 3-40
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.3-6. Smooth Plot Position. ........................................................................................................ 3-41
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.3-7. ASTERIX Output Category ................................................................................................ 3-41
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.3-8. Linear to Circular ............................................................................................................... 3-42
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.3-9. Circular to Linear ............................................................................................................... 3-42
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Figure 3.3.4.1.2.4-1. Test Injection Tab............................................................................................................... 3-43
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.4.1-1. Test Type Selection: Analog Test Targets Selected ....................................................... 3-43
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.4.1-2. Test Type Selection: Digital Test Target Selected .......................................................... 3-43
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.4.2-1. Injection Control .............................................................................................................. 3-44
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.4.2-2. Injection Type .................................................................................................................. 3-44
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.4.2-3. Injection Mode ................................................................................................................. 3-45
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.4.2-4. Injection Point ................................................................................................................. 3-45
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.4.2-5. Ring Injection .................................................................................................................. 3-46
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.4.2-6. Initial and Final Azimuth .................................................................................................. 3-46
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.4.2-7. Frequency Generator Level ............................................................................................ 3-47
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.4.2-8. Injection Range and End Range ..................................................................................... 3-47
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.4.2-9. Radial Doppler (Speed)................................................................................................... 3-48
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.5-1. Permanent Echoes Tab ..................................................................................................... 3-48
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.6-1. DP Report Tab ................................................................................................................... 3-49
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.7-1. Reports Tab ....................................................................................................................... 3-49
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.7-2. Reports Tab: Standby Chain .............................................................................................. 3-50
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.7.1-1. Noise Level ..................................................................................................................... 3-50
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.7.2-1. FI Test Relative Level ..................................................................................................... 3-51
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.7.3-1. RF Test Relative Level .................................................................................................... 3-51
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.7.4-1. Tx Mon Relative Level..................................................................................................... 3-52
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.7.5-1 FI Test Stability ................................................................................................................ 3-52
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.7.6-1. RF Test Stability .............................................................................................................. 3-53
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.7.7-1. Tx Mon Stability............................................................................................................... 3-53
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.7.8-1. Tx Monitoring Point ......................................................................................................... 3-54
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.7.9-1. TXG/MWG Measurements .............................................................................................. 3-55
Figure 3.3.4.1.2.8-1. Maps Application Tab......................................................................................................... 3-55
Figure 3.3.4.2-1. Access to Pedestal Subsystem ................................................................................................ 3-56
Figure 3.3.4.2-2. Pedestal User Interface............................................................................................................ 3-56
Figure 3.3.4.2.2-1. Supervision Area of Pedestal ................................................................................................ 3-57
Figure 3.3.4.2.2.4-1. Interlock Chain in Normal Operation .................................................................................. 3-60
Figure 3.3.4.2.2.4-2. Interlock Chain Open Example .......................................................................................... 3-60
Figure 3.3.4.2.2.4-3. Interlock Chain in Normal Operation with Hatch ................................................................ 3-60
Figure 3.3.4.2.2.6-1. Possible Motor States ........................................................................................................ 3-61
Figure 3.3.4.2.3-1. Pedestal Control Area ........................................................................................................... 3-63
Figura 3.3.4.2.3-2. Confirmation window ............................................................................................................. 3-63
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Figura 3.3.4.2.3-3. Confirmation window ............................................................................................................ 3-64
Figure 3.3.4.3-1. Keys and Display on the Front Panel....................................................................................... 3-64
Figure 3.3.4.3-2. NTP Configuration Tree ........................................................................................................... 3-65
Figure 3.3.4.3-3. Access to Remote Switch Configuration .................................................................................. 3-67
Figure 3.3.4.3-4. NTP Server Screen.................................................................................................................. 3-67
Figure 3.3.4.3-5. NTP Webserver Logging Access ............................................................................................. 3-67
Figure 3.3.4.3-6. Lantime Configuration Utility Area ........................................................................................... 3-68
Figure 3.3.4.3-7. Ethernet Configuration Area .................................................................................................... 3-68
Figure 3.3.4.3-8. Notification Management Area................................................................................................. 3-69
Figure 3.3.4.3-9. Security Management Area ..................................................................................................... 3-69
Figure 3.3.4.3-10. NTP Area ............................................................................................................................... 3-70
Figure 3.3.4.3-11. Local Configuration Area ....................................................................................................... 3-70
Figure 3.3.4.3-12. Statistics Area ........................................................................................................................ 3-71
Figure 3.3.4.4-1. PPI Application ........................................................................................................................ 3-72
Figure 3.3.4.4-2. Upper Area Bar (CMS) ............................................................................................................ 3-72
Figure 3.3.4.4-3. Upper Area Bar (SRG)............................................................................................................. 3-72
Figure 3.3.4.4-4. PPI Central Area ...................................................................................................................... 3-73
Figure 3.3.4.4-5. Lower Bar Area ........................................................................................................................ 3-73
Figure 3.3.4.4.1-1. Examples of Data Selection Windows .................................................................................. 3-74
Figure 3.3.4.4.3-1. Upper Bar Area (SLG) .......................................................................................................... 3-76
Figure 3.3.4.4.3-2. Upper Bar Area (SRG) .......................................................................................................... 3-76
Figure 3.3.4.4.3-3. Upper Bar Personalization .................................................................................................... 3-76
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.1-1. Return Buttons Access ...................................................................................................... 3-76
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.2-1. “Label Filter” and “Radar Data Filter” Windows Access ..................................................... 3-76
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.2-2. “Label Filter” and “Radar Data Filter” Windows.................................................................. 3-76
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.3-1. Scope Button Access......................................................................................................... 3-77
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.4-1. Maps Button Access .......................................................................................................... 3-78
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.4-2. Geo Reference Map .......................................................................................................... 3-78
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.5-1. Control Scans Access Window .......................................................................................... 3-78
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.5-2. Scans Control Window ...................................................................................................... 3-78
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.6-1. Sweeping ........................................................................................................................... 3-79
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.6-2. LAN1 Operative ................................................................................................................. 3-79
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.6-3. Options Menu Access ........................................................................................................ 3-79
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.7-1. Access Window Version .................................................................................................... 3-80
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.7-2. Version Window ................................................................................................................. 3-80
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Figure 3.3.4.4.3.8-1. UTC and Local Time .......................................................................................................... 3-80
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.9-1. Radar Name Indicative Area .............................................................................................. 3-80
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.10-1. Indicative Zone of CMS General State ............................................................................. 3-81
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.10-2. Indicative Zone of CMS/SRG General State .................................................................... 3-81
Figure 3.3.4.4.4.1-1. Cursor ................................................................................................................................ 3-81
Figure 3.3.4.4.5-1. LAD on PPI Presentation ...................................................................................................... 3-82
Figure 3.3.4.4.5-2. LAD Information .................................................................................................................... 3-82
Figure 3.3.4.4.6-1. Radar Antenna Period........................................................................................................... 3-82
Figure 3.3.4.4.7-1. Current UTC System ............................................................................................................. 3-82
Figure 3.3.4.4.8-1. PLOTS Number .................................................................................................................... 3-83
Figure 3.3.4.4.9-1. TRACKS Number.................................................................................................................. 3-83
Figure 3.3.4.4.10-1. Data Display Area ............................................................................................................... 3-83
Figure 3.3.4.4.10-2. "Label Filter" Window .......................................................................................................... 3-84
Figure 3.3.4.4.10-3. "Data Filter" Window ........................................................................................................... 3-84
Figure 3.3.4.4.10-4. Selected Plot ....................................................................................................................... 3-85
Figure 3.3.4.4.10-5. Selected Plot Information .................................................................................................... 3-85
Figure 3.3.4.5-1. Top Bar LB Menu ..................................................................................................................... 3-86
Figure 3.3.4.5-2. Log-in Window ......................................................................................................................... 3-86
Figure 3.3.4.5.1-1. SLG Configurator .................................................................................................................. 3-87
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.1-1. Configurator Apply changes ............................................................................................... 3-88
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.1-2. Configurator Revert changes ............................................................................................. 3-88
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.1-3. Save Configuration to USB Option..................................................................................... 3-89
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.1-4. Save Configuration to USB Window................................................................................... 3-89
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.1-5. Load Configuration from USB ............................................................................................ 3-89
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.1-6. Load Configuration from USB Window............................................................................... 3-90
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.1-7. Configurator Apply Changes .............................................................................................. 3-90
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.1-8. Configurator. Help .............................................................................................................. 3-90
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.2-1. Configurator SLG. Common Buttons ................................................................................. 3-91
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.3-1. Configurator SLG. General Tab ......................................................................................... 3-91
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.3-2. Configurator SLG. General Tab. Management System General Data .............................. 3-92
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.3-3. Configurator SLG. General Tab. Management Subsystem ................................................ 3-92
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.3-4. Configurator SLG. General Tab. User Management .......................................................... 3-93
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.4-1. Configurator SLG. Communications Tab ........................................................................... 3-93
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.4-2. Configurator. Communications. SLGs IP Addresses ......................................................... 3-94
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.4-3. Configurator. Communications. Internal Management ....................................................... 3-94
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Figure 3.3.4.5.1.4-4. Configurator. Communications. External Management ..................................................... 3-94
Figure 3.3.4.5.2-1. SRG Configurator ................................................................................................................. 3-95
Figure 3.3.4.5.3-1. SRG General Tab ................................................................................................................. 3-96
Figure 3.3.4.5.3-2. Configurator. General SRG Tab. Options ............................................................................. 3-96
Figure 3.3.4.5.3-3. Configurator. General SRG Tab. Route List ......................................................................... 3-97
Figure 3.3.4.5.3-4. Configurator. General SRG Tab. User Management ............................................................ 3-97
Figure 3.3.4.5.3.1-1. Configurator. Sites Tab ...................................................................................................... 3-98
Figure 3.3.4.5.3.1-2. Configurator. Sites Tab. Site .............................................................................................. 3-99
Figure 3.3.4.5.3.1-3. Configurator. Sites Tab. Communications ......................................................................... 3-99
Figure 3.3.4.6-1. "Reports" button..................................................................................................................... 3-100
Figure 3.3.4.6-2. SLG Reports Manager Window ............................................................................................. 3-101
Figure 3.3.4.6-3. Reports manager - Top information Zone .............................................................................. 3-101
Figure 3.3.4.6-4. Reports Manager - Central Zone ........................................................................................... 3-102
Figure 3.3.4.6-5. Reports Manager - Central Zone tabs ................................................................................... 3-102
Figure 3.3.4.6-6. Reports Manager - Central Zone Files area .......................................................................... 3-103
Figure 3.3.4.6-7. Reports Manager - Open Report button ................................................................................ 3-103
Figure 3.3.4.6-8. Reports Manager - Copy Report button ................................................................................. 3-103
Figure 3.3.4.6-9. Copy Report - USB Copy window .......................................................................................... 3-103
Figure 3.3.4.6-10. Reports Manager - Delete Report button ............................................................................. 3-104
Figure 3.3.4.6-11. Delete Report - Confirmation window .................................................................................. 3-104
Figure 3.3.4.6-12. Reports Manager - Rename Report button.......................................................................... 3-104
Figure 3.3.4.6-13. Rename Report - New name window .................................................................................. 3-104
Figure 3.3.4.6-14. Reports Manager - New Report button ................................................................................ 3-104
Figure 3.3.4.6-15. New Report Window ............................................................................................................ 3-105
Figure 3.3.4.6-16. New Report - Report Type Section ...................................................................................... 3-106
Figure 3.3.4.6-17. New Report - Report Type and Alarm Type section ............................................................ 3-106
Figure 3.3.4.6-18. New Report - User Actions Selection................................................................................... 3-106
Figure 3.3.4.6-19. New Report - Application / Equipment ................................................................................. 3-107
Figure 3.3.4.6-20. New Report - Time Period .................................................................................................. 3-107
Figure 3.3.4.6-21. New Report - Time interval area .......................................................................................... 3-108
Figure 3.3.4.6-22. New Report - Calendar for Interval area .............................................................................. 3-108
Figure 3.3.4.6-23. New Report - Output file area .............................................................................................. 3-108
Figure 3.3.4.6-24. New Report - Clean button .................................................................................................. 3-108
Figure 3.3.4.6-25. New Report - Generate and Cancel buttons ........................................................................ 3-109
Figure 3.3.4.7-1. Access to Radar Communication System.............................................................................. 3-109
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Figure 3.3.4.7-2. General Screen ...................................................................................................................... 3-110
Figure 3.3.4.7.1-1. Top Bar ............................................................................................................................... 3-110
Figure 3.3.4.7.2-1. External LAN Architecture ................................................................................................... 3-111
Figure 3.3.4.7.2-2. Supervision Area with Serial Architecture ........................................................................... 3-111
Figure 3.3.4.7.2.1-1. ASTERIX Delays in LAN Configuration ............................................................................ 3-113
Figure 3.3.4.7.2.1-2. ASTERIX Delays in Serial Line Configuration .................................................................. 3-113
Figure 3.3.4.7.2.2-1. SLG Main Screen ............................................................................................................. 3-113
Figure 3.3.4.7.2.3-1. Supervision Area with External LAN Configuration .......................................................... 3-114
Figure 3.3.4.7.2.3-2. Supervision Area with Serial Architecture ........................................................................ 3-114
Figure 3.3.4.7.3-1. Tabs .................................................................................................................................... 3-115
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.1-1. General ............................................................................................................................ 3-116
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.2-1. Flows................................................................................................................................ 3-117
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.2.1-1. SDCS Selection for LAN Architecture ........................................................................... 3-117
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.2.1-2. SDCS Selection for Serial Line Architecture ................................................................. 3-117
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.2.2-1. Mode Selection ............................................................................................................. 3-118
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.2.3-1. Flow Configuration ........................................................................................................ 3-118
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.2.3.1-1. Delete and Modify ...................................................................................................... 3-118
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.2.3.1-2. Detailed Values for One Input .................................................................................... 3-119
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.3-1. Network Interfaces ........................................................................................................... 3-121
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.3.1-1. SDCS Selection for LAN Configuration ......................................................................... 3-121
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.3.1-2. SDCS Selection for Serial Line Architecture ................................................................. 3-121
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.3.2-1. IP Configuration ............................................................................................................ 3-122
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.3.2-2. SDCS Partner IP Address ............................................................................................. 3-122
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.4-1. Serial Interface ................................................................................................................. 3-122
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.4.1-1. SDCS Selection for Serial Line Architecture ................................................................. 3-123
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.4.2.1-1. HDLC Serial Line Configuration ................................................................................. 3-123
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.4.2.2-1. X.25 Serial Line Configuration ................................................................................... 3-124
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.4.2.2.1-1. X.25 Parameters ..................................................................................................... 3-125
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.4.2.2.1-2. X.25 Interface .......................................................................................................... 3-125
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.4.2.2.1-3. Virtual Channels ...................................................................................................... 3-127
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.5-1. Statistics........................................................................................................................... 3-127
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.5.1-1. SDCS and Flow Selection for LAN Configuration ......................................................... 3-128
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.5.1-2. SDCS and Flow Selection for Serial Line Configuration................................................ 3-128
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.5.2-1. Statistics Monitoring ...................................................................................................... 3-129
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.6-1. ASTERIX Statistics .......................................................................................................... 3-130
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Figure 3.3.4.7.3.6.1-1. SDCS Selection for LAN Architecture ........................................................................... 3-130
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.6.1-2. SDCS Selection for Serial Line Architecture ................................................................. 3-130
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.6.2-1. ASTERIX Categories .................................................................................................... 3-131
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.6.3-1. ASTERIX Statistics ....................................................................................................... 3-131
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.6.4-1. ASTERIX Alarms Thresholds........................................................................................ 3-132
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.7-1. SDCS Versions Controls and Indicators .......................................................................... 3-133
Figure 4.2.1.1.1-1. Indicators and Controls at the Door ........................................................................................ 4-1
Figure 4.2.1.1.2-1. TXCU Indicators ..................................................................................................................... 4-2
Figure 4.2.1.1.3-1. BPS Front View ...................................................................................................................... 4-2
Figure 4.2.1.1.4-1. MVPS Front View ................................................................................................................... 4-3
Figure 4.2.1.2.1-1. Controls and Indicators of the GRPG ..................................................................................... 4-4
Figure 4.2.1.2.2.1-1. Power Supplies Indicators ................................................................................................... 4-4
Figure 4.2.1.2.2.2-1. TSU Indicators ..................................................................................................................... 4-5
Figure 4.2.1.2.2.3-1. SDCU Indicators .................................................................................................................. 4-5
Figure 4.2.1.2.2.4-1. AGSU Frontal Panel ............................................................................................................ 4-6
Figure 4.2.1.2.3.2-1. MWCU Indicators................................................................................................................. 4-7
Figure 4.2.1.2.4-1. MWPG Indicators and Controls .............................................................................................. 4-8
Figure 4.2.1.2.5.1-1. ERPS Indicators .................................................................................................................. 4-8
Figure 4.2.1.2.5.2-1. RGCU Indicators.................................................................................................................. 4-9
Figure 4.2.1.2.6.2-1. GPB Indicators................................................................................................................... 4-10
Figure 4.2.1.2.6.3-1. SYNU Indicators ................................................................................................................ 4-10
Figure 4.2.1.2.6.4-1. CBU Indicators................................................................................................................... 4-11
Figure 4.2.1.2.6.5-1. STALO Indicators .............................................................................................................. 4-11
Figure 4.2.1.2.6.6-1. COHO Indicators ............................................................................................................... 4-12
Figure 4.2.1.3-1. External View of DRCG ........................................................................................................... 4-13
Figure 4.2.1.3-2. External View of PTCP ............................................................................................................ 4-15
TABLES INDEX
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TABLES INDEX
Description Page
Table 4.3.3.4-1. SDCS Power Up Procedure...................................................................................................... 4-25
Table 4.3.3.5-1. LAN Switches Power Up Procedure ......................................................................................... 4-26
Task 4.3.4-1. System Power Down ..................................................................................................................... 4-27
Table 4.3.4.1-1. Indra PSR Power Down procedure ........................................................................................... 4-28
Table 4.3.4.2-1. CMS Power Down procedure.................................................................................................... 4-29
Table 4.3.4.3-1. CMS Reboot Procedure ............................................................................................................ 4-30
Table 4.3.4.4-1. Antenna Drive System Power Down ......................................................................................... 4-31
Table 4.3.4.5-1. SDCS Power Down procedure.................................................................................................. 4-33
Task 4.3.4.6-1. Initial Configuration for LAN Switches ........................................................................................ 4-34
Table 4.3.4.7-1. LAN Switches Power Down Procedure ..................................................................................... 4-35
Task 4.3.5-1. Emergency Stop............................................................................................................................ 4-36
Tabla 4.3.6-1. SDG Operation ............................................................................................................................ 4-38
Task 4.4.1-1. Adding a New User ....................................................................................................................... 4-40
Task 4.4.2-1. Removing a Registered User ........................................................................................................ 4-42
Task 4.4.3-1. Changing the Properties of a Registered User.............................................................................. 4-43
Task 4.4.4-1. Unlocking User .............................................................................................................................. 4-45
Task 4.4.5-1. Report Generation (Alarms and User Actions) .............................................................................. 4-46
Task 4.4.6.1-1. Antenna and Pedestal Group Configuration in Maintenance Mode............................................ 4-47
Task 4.4.6.2-1. Initial Configuration for LAN Switches ........................................................................................ 4-48
Task 4.4.6.3-1. Configuration via USB of the SDCS Modules ............................................................................ 4-49
Table 5-1. Procedure List...................................................................................................................................... 5-1
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 OBJECT
This document is the User Manual (UM) of the Indra Primary Surveillance 2D S Band Radar (Indra
PSR). The purpose of this document is to provide all needed information for the Indra Primary
Surveillance 2D S Band Radar operation.
This manual includes the system description, its operation and the user interface, mainly the Control
and Monitoring System.
1.2 IDENTIFICATION
Safety Conditions: they warn of the security conditions necessary to perform a task safely.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate
personal injury risk.
WARNING
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage.
CAUTION
NOTICE or CAUTION without the safety alert symbol: Is used to address practices not related
to personal injury.
NOTICE
When the supply is disabled (using the switch at the front panel), the /DC_OK
indicator will flash instead of going off. The supply is not producing DC voltage but
does not have a fault either.
CAUTION
To ensure safety and avoid mechanical accidents, the following instructions should
be followed:
Motion radar areas must be clear and well delimited.
Motion Radar areas must never be accessed during antenna turning.
1.5 SCOPE
The PSR system is a two-dimensional (range and azimuth) primary radar, with full solid-state
technology, and S-Band operation (2.7-2.9 GHz). The system shows a coverage of 60, 80 or 100 NM,
depending on the antenna turning speed.
The main function is to provide civil air traffic surveillance through aircraft detection, and also
surveillance under ground and weather clutter conditions, interferences and ground traffic in the
specified range. Indra PSR is ready to operate together with a MSSR system (or S Mode) with its
antenna co-mounted and sharing an integrated control and monitoring system, communications and
radar status integral management system.
The main system components are:
Antenna and Pedestal Group (APG): It includes Antenna, Pedestal and Rotary Joint. Radiates
RF signal and receives echoes in 360º by means of the rotating system. It is possible to install a
co-mounted SSR antenna.
Transmitter Group (TXG): It is used to amplify the RF signal in order to be transmitted. All its
main components are redundant.
Microwave Group (MWG): It is the transmission/reception path that connects the TXG to the
APG, and also the APG to the GRPG.
Generator, Receiver and Processor Group (GRPG): It is composed of different redundant
groups with the following main functionalities:
Generate the transmitted signal, convert it into RF and send it to the TXG for amplification.
Receive the echo of the transmitted signal and convert it to intermediate frequency.
Convert the IF signal into Baseband digitally and process it to obtain target and weather
information independently.
Send data information (ASTERIX) via LAN, through a switch-router.
This is a fully redundant system, except for the APG. However, it is redundant in the critical units such
as motors and encoders.
The redundancy in the receiver channels is performed at functional group level, allowing the
interconnection of different functional groups from both channels.
Other components of the system are:
Control and Monitoring System (CMS): It is used for the user to configure, control and monitor
the whole Radar System and Site from local and remote positions.
Communications Infrastructure: It is used to interconnect all site devices, to send the formatted
radar data to the ACCs, and to provide the link between local and remote CMS positions.
1.7 DOCUMENTS
N/A.
This section details the documents used as reference for writing this document.
1.8.1 Definitions
N/A.
1.8.2 Acronyms
µs Microsecond.
AC Alternate Current.
AP Anomalous Propagation.
CH Channel.
dB Decibel.
DC Direct Current.
DP Data Processing.
GHz Gigahertz.
h Hour.
HW Hardware.
Hz Hertz.
IF Intermediate Frequency.
kg Kilogram.
km Kilometre.
kW Kilowatt.
LO Local Oscillator.
m Metre.
mA Milliampere.
MHz Megahertz.
mm Millimetre.
ns Nanosecond.
ºC Degrees Celsius.
PA Power Amplifier.
PC Personal Computer.
ped Pedestal.
PRPA Preamplifier.
RF Radiofrequency.
RH Relativity Humidity.
RJ Rotary Joint.
s Second.
SP Signal Process.
SW Software.
w Watt.
WX Weather Channel.
2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Next paragraphs will show the system architecture and information about all main components of this
system.
Main components of the system, listed below, are described in the following paragraphs.
Antenna and Pedestal Group (APG).
Dual Rotary Control Group (DRCG/PTCP and Junction Box).
Microwave group (MWG).
Transmitter group (TXG).
Generator, Receiver and Processor Group (GRPG).
LAN Network.
Control and Monitoring System.
Radar Communications System.
The APG is controlled and monitored by the DRCG/PTCP, and comprises the following elements:
Antenna.
Pedestal.
Rotary Joint.
Antenna Support
S-Band Antenna
Pedestal
Rotary Joint
2.2.1.1 Antenna
The PSR antenna is a COTS element that operates in S-Band (2.7 GHz to 2.9 GHz). It transmits and
receives RF signals generated by the radar and consists of:
Parabolic reflector.
Feed horn system.
Polarizer.
Two target and two weather channels.
Mechanical tilt in elevation.
The reflector is parabolic in azimuth (narrow beam pattern) and is set up to obtain a cosecant squared
pattern in the elevation plane.
The feed horn system elements comprise two pyramidal horns to obtain two beams as described in
2.2.1.1.1, but separated by approximately 4.5º in elevation. Only one is used to transmit but both are
used to receive.
Both polarizers (one per beam) provide vertical linear or right-hand circular polarization. Switching
between types of polarization will not affect normal operation of the antenna and can be controlled from
the control and monitoring system.
With regard to the antenna's four ports, the two ports destined for target channels will be waveguide-
made and the two ports destined for weather channels (outputs from the polarizer, orthogonal signal)
will be made of coaxial cables. These four channels are connected directly to the Rotary Joint.
Rotation 10 - 15 rpm
The low beam is used for both transmit and receive. The high beam is only used to receive.
Scanning will be carried out with two simultaneously-formed patterns (cosecant squared in elevation
and narrow in azimuth), providing coverage up to 40º in elevation and 360º in azimuth by mechanical
scanning.
Both beams can select either vertical linear or right-hand circular polarization.
The following table summarizes all operating parameters, which will be maintained regardless of
environmental and operating conditions (always within the specified ranges):
GENERAL
Illumination System Dual Horns, in vertical array with orthogonal outputs for weather
LOW BEAM
Gain 34 dB minimum
HIGH BEAM
The following figures show the elevation and azimuth radiation patterns:
Figure 2.2.1.1.1-1. Elevation Pattern (Low Beam in Red Colour, Blue Line is Minimum Goal)
Figure 2.2.1.1.1-2. Elevation Pattern Showing Low Beam in Red, High Beam in Deep Blue
The antenna complies with all these specifications for all frequencies in the interval between 2.7 and 2.9
GHz and for all environmental and operating conditions (within the operating range of the system).
2.2.1.2 Pedestal
The pedestal subsystem is an electromechanical system capable of providing the primary radar antenna
with continuous and constant rotation (including the co-mounted MSSR antenna, if applicable). Speed
rotation is controlled by DRCG (local mode) or by CMS (remote mode).
The Driving Mechanism provides rotation to the antenna. The rotation is performed by means of a dual
motor system located in the fixed part, which transmits the movement to the moving part via the main
bearing.
The driving system is composed of an electric motor, a mechanical clutch, a gearbox and an axial
pinion. It also includes a main bearing ring which is the base of the antenna rotation.
2.2.1.2.1.1 MOTOR
There are two Motors in the system, for redundancy purposes. Each motor provides a power of 5.5 kW
and is capable of moving the two co-mounted antennas at a pre-determined speed (10, 12 or 15 rpm).
Motors have a thermal probe for temperature protection. A heating element is also included for cold
weather operation. This element is externally controlled (independent from motor power supply) by
means of an external thermostat before starting rotation.
This is the joining element between the motor system and the gearbox. It allows the electrical motor to
be changed without stopping the antenna (maintenance).
2.2.1.2.1.3 GEARBOX
The gearbox is the element that transforms motor speed into pinion speed. This unit is filled with oil
providing lubrication of the gear wheels and bearings.
2.2.1.2.2 PINION
The axial pin coupling allows assembly deviations in axial alignment and dynamically secures the
pedestal by absorbing the impact during the torque transmission.
This element engages the bearing ring to transmit the necessary movement to the moving part of the
pedestal.
The main bearing is located in the Driving Mechanism body. The sump must be immersed in oil to keep
the bearing ring-pinion lubricated. This part includes an oil level sensor to indicate low oil level.
The antenna support is the mechanical element that connects the Driving Mechanism and the Antenna.
The Rotary Joint is part of the PSR tracking subsystem and both RF and electric signals (control, status
and feed) necessary for correct operation of the system pass through this element.
The rotary joint includes the following elements:
7 RF channels:
4 PSR channels (2 target, 2 weather).
3 MSSR channels.
18 Slip Rings to transfer AC/DC signals between fixed and rotating parts.
2 encoders.
Table 2.2.1.3-1. Summary of Main Channel Features
1- LOW BEAM Yes Yes Waveguide WR284 Aluminium CPR284F [2.7 - 2.9] GHz
2- HIGH BEAM No Yes Waveguide WR284 Aluminium CPR284F [2.7 - 2.9] GHz
5- SUM (Σ) Yes Yes Coaxial N Type female [1.0 - 1.1] GHz
6 OMNI (Ω) Yes Yes Coaxial N Type female [1.0 - 1.1] GHz
The specifications of each of the Rotary Joint 7 RF channels are given below for 360º rotation.
WOW MAX (change in VSWR with rotation) 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06
Insertion Loss (dB MAX) 0.15 0.25 0.70 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65
Weight < 80 kg
25cc/min. MAX @ 5 PSI within the operational temperature range @ 10000 feet above
Leakage
sea level
Slip Rings are a set of rings designed to transfer the necessary AC/DC signals from the stationary part
to the rotating part (power, status and control). This is possible thanks to some brushes, or equivalent
elements, which move according to rotation of the antenna in contact with the rings.
The signals transferred are as follows:
Polarizer status signals for both beams.
Polarizer control signals.
Obstruction light power signals.
Polarizer heater power signals.
C1 DC Signals C2 AC Signals
28VDC/0,3A High beam circular status 250VAC/5A Power obstruction light Line
28VDC/0,3A High beam linear status 250VAC/5A Power obstruction light Neutral
28VDC/0,3A Low beam circular status 250VAC/5A Power obstruction light Neutral
28VDC/0,3A Low beam linear status 250VAC/5A Power polarizer heater Line
28VDC/10A Spare
28VDC/10A Spare
The slip rings are reliable, impermeable and easily accessible for inspection, adjustment or replacement
purposes.
The Rotary Joint has two redundant angle sensors or encoders. These are electromechanical devices
used to convert the angular position of a target into a digital code.
An Andrew MT050B dehydrator is used. It provides dry air from 2 to 6 PSIG. The waveguide installation
requires a pressure of 1.5 PSIG, therefore an external pressure regulator is used to limit this value,
enough to prevent humidity and degradation on the waveguide.
MEMBRANE PRESSURE
REGULATOR
0.1u/1u FILTERS
RESERVOIR TANK
COMPRESSOR
In order to control the correct operation, the pressurizer is designed with the following alarms:
Power fail: Active when power is removed from the dehydrator.
High humidity: Enabled when system or dehydrator output humidity rises above 7.5% of relative
humidity. At initial installation, this alarm will be active until the system had been properly purged.
Excess Run: Factory strapped run time set in accordance with the normal run time for the
dehydrator application.
Low pressure: If pressure is under 1PSIG.
Membrane dehydrators use physical separation by osmosis through a membrane, by which water
molecules are separated from the air. To carry out this procedure, moist air passes through many
capillaries and water is retained inside. This drying method is extremely efficient, has no moving parts
and does not need maintenance.
Alarms are monitored by CMS. The hours of compressor operation and the output pressure are
displayed in the front panel.
Dual Rotary Control Group is responsible for the antenna rotation control. It is composed of three
different elements:
DRCG, controls the motors’ rotation and monitors the general status of the pedestal.
PTCP, a control panel located in the motor room where the pedestal is installed.
Junction Box, an interconnection box installed in the pedestal to facilitate the connectivity and
monitoring of pedestal signals.
The next figure shows the block diagram of the three elements.
The DRCG control and signaling is replicated in the motor room, thanks to the Pedestal Top Control
Panel (PTCP). Therefore DRCG can be operated from the DRCG control panel (LOCAL mode) or from
the PTCP control panel (MAINTENANCE mode). The remote operation is performed through CMS.
The PTCP is a control panel located in the motor room where the pedestal is installed. This room is on a
platform at an elevated height, which depends on installation requirements.
The connection between the PTCP and DRCG is complete. However, simultaneous control via the two
antenna rotation panels is not compatible because of safety reasons.
The PTCP is activated by removing the key from the maintenance position on the DRCG and using it on
the PTCP (master key system).
In the same way, a dependence between encoders, obstruction lights and heaters also exists. The logic
of control of those elements is:
Encoders: The philosophy is a parallel switched logic, meaning the controls in the DRCG and
PTCP change the status of those elements (powered/not powered).
Obstruction lights: In this case, the philosophy is a parallel logic, meaning the controls in DRCG
and PTCP powers the elements in parallel so if one of the panels is giving power, the other one
cannot disconnect it. In a higher level, the dusk sensor logic is implemented in such a way that if
the sensor is activating the lights, the power cannot be switched off from any panel.
Heaters: The philosophy is switched logic, meaning the controls in the DRCG and PTCP change
the status of those elements (powered/not powered). Besides, the heaters are controlled by a
thermostat in the Junction Box, and if it is activated, it will have preference over the switches in the
panels.
The Dual Rotary Control Group (DRCG) controls the motors’ rotation and monitors the general status of
the pedestal. The DRCG is also responsible for managing each safety device designed for its
installation.
The DRCG includes the following elements:
Control and signaling panel: Allows rotation control, display for controllers’ status, pedestal sensor
status, electric status, etc.
Two controllers commanded by two possible sources (via terminal or via Modbus/TCP protocol).
Power supplies.
A PLC or programmable relay acting as a control element for the different status signals managed
by the panel, with its input and output modules.
Contactors, in order to disconnect the controllers’ supply in case of an emergency.
Safety Module, manages the safety loops in the APG.
A diode board, to prevent unwanted current backflows.
Electrical protection devices.
Switches to supply encoders.
Fans to maintain optimum temperature conditions for correct operation.
Three-phase filters, one for each drive line, responsible for attenuating unwanted harmonic
frequencies.
Control and signaling relays.
The Figure 2.2.2.2-1 shows the DRCG components that will be identified in Table 2.2.2.2-1 and the
most important are described in subsequent paragraphs.
The front panel will be described in Figure 2.2.2.2-1.
15 J1 to J9 Connector panel
21 B1, B2 Fans
36 K9 Safety relay
46 K11 Clutch 2 status relay Oil level for Gearbox 2 activation relay
47 K14 Relay for motor heaters activation by means of the Junction Box Thermostat
The DRCG has a mode selector switch that allows the operator to modify the movement of the
equipment (antenna + pedestal + rotary joint) controlling the DRCG according to different modes: local,
maintenance and remote.
Therefore, it can be operated from the DRCG control panel (LOCAL mode), the PTCP control panel
(MAINTENANCE mode) or from control and monitoring system via Ethernet (REMOTE mode). With
regard to these operating modes, it is impossible to enable the PTCP without first removing the key from
the mode selector switch on the main panel.
Power supplies inside the DRCG supply energy to each of the control and signaling elements, and also
provide the required power to the redundant angle information systems (optical encoders). The
encoders collect the RS422 signals used by the radar for correct operation: ACPs and ARPs.
The DRCG protects all lines, for both data and power, established between the radar head equipment
room and Indra equipment installed in the tower (i.e. outdoors: antenna, pedestal, rotary joint and
PTCP) from possible overvoltages caused by lightning.
Apart from monitoring the status of the equipment connected to the DRCG at the front panel, this status
is also reported via LAN to the control and monitoring systems (CMS) responsible for collecting this
information.
All the interfaces of DRCG are located at the top of the cabinet, as shown in the following figure:
Communication interfaces
J16: LAN control for motor controller 1.
J17: LAN control for motor controller 2.
J18: LAN 1 status.
J19: LAN 2 status.
In order to prevent unwanted current backflow and simplify the layout of the pilot lamp cables, a diode
board has been included in the design of the DRCG system (see Figure 2.2.2.4-1 and Figure 2.2.2.2-1).
The aim of this diode board is to isolate unwanted emission source signal sensors (lamp test, normally
closed switches…).
The frequency converters (see Figure 2.2.2.5-1 and Figure 2.2.2.2-1) are the main elements in the
DRCG because they are in charge of the rotation of pedestal motors, and consequently of the antenna.
The DRCG includes two, one for each motor, each one programmed in such a way that the motor
operation is optimized, and also with communication with the other one to allow a torque equitable
distribution.
The motor controllers are three-phase, 7.5 kW AC frequency converters. Their function is to convert
incoming alternating current into direct current, and later convert it back into alternating current with a
pre-set frequency. This makes possible the modification of the rotation speed of the master motor and
therefore the whole assembly.
The pedestal has two frequency converters, which supply power to both motors. Therefore, the pedestal
can rotate using the motor 1, the motor 2 or usually, using both motors at the same time. Both motors
start according to a predefined acceleration ramp, and after 30 seconds of safety waiting, stop due to
inertia in order not to damage transmission if only one of the motors is stopped.
The control philosophy is Master-Slave. First started motor will be the master and the other motor will be
the slave. The master converter reports its torque to the slave converter via an analogical signal link. This
philosophy intends to share out the wear of the motors and improve the behaviour of the system under
adverse weather conditions. If a motor group fails, the converter which controls it disconnects the drive
train. If the failure affects the master converter, the slave converter becomes master, which means
changing its control mode and is then controlled by setting the speed instead of setting the torque. If a
failure occurs in the slave converter, the master converter continues controlling by speed; the only
difference is that it will not support the entire torque of the assembly. If failure occurs in any converter
instead of in the motor, the switching process will be the same.
The converters are designed with a series of peripherals for easier access:
Panel kit mounted at the control panel front.
Ethernet communication expansion card, used to control remotely the converters via LAN (CMS).
Input/output expansion card, allowing to install more cards if required.
Fiber-optic communication expansion card, used for maintenance tasks.
2.2.2.5.1 INPUTS/OUTPUTS
The frequency converters include some inputs and outputs for control, digital and analog, to manage
some system capabilities.
Inputs:
Start-Up blocking: It is a safety signal to avoid an untimely motor start-up; controlled by the
PLC.
On/Off control input: Reception by the converters will depend on the control mode currently set
on the DRCG.
LOCAL control mode: The OFF/ON signal is sent by the pushbuttons located at the
DRCG front panel for each motor. These signals are first processed by the
Programmable Relay to be converted from two pulse signals to one single level signal.
REMOTE control mode: The OFF/ON signal is sent through Fieldbus, using Modbus
TCP/IP protocol, from CMS.
MAINTENANCE control mode: The OFF/ON signal is sent by the pushbuttons located at
the PTCP front panel for each motor. These signals are first processed by the
Programmable Relay to be converted from two pulse signals to one single level signal.
Control Mode indicating input (LOCAL/MAINTENANCE or REMOTE): This signal helps the
converters to recognize the Control Mode that the DRCG is operating under and, based on
this, to distinguish between the source of commands to configure the digital inputs or Fieldbus.
Thanks to this and other Hardware measures, it is possible to ensure independence between
the operating modes and prevent having conflicts due to contradictory commands.
Speed Reference Input: The speed signal is sent via two digital signals from the speed
selector control located on the front of the DRCG (see Figure 2.2.2.2-1). These are processed
by the Programmable Relay before entering the converters. The three possible antenna
speeds are encoded via these two digital inputs.
Status from the other frequency converter: This input manages the operation philosophy for
Master/Slave, due to the necessity for each converter to know the status of the other one. This
way, when a converter receives the start-up command, it will be master or slave depending on
the information received from this input about the other converter.
PTC: This input allows the control management of the temperature sensor for the motor, PTC.
Torque input: This input provides the reference value of the torque from the other converter.
The slave converter will use this reference to adjust the speed of the motor.
Outputs:
Motor "ON": This output shows the turning status of the motor.
Start-up warning: For "REMOTE" control mode, there is an activation of 30 seconds of this
signal, to warn of imminent rotation of the antenna.
Motor Overcurrent: The converter activates this signal via firmware, if the maximum stipulated
current is exceeded. This causes an alarm in the converter.
Warning for transmission failure: The converter activates this signal via firmware when the
torque produced is below a stipulated lower limit. Its activation indicates a bad operation of the
transmission of power between the motor axis and the pinion.
Motor overtemperature: The converter activates this signal when an anomalous value in the
thermistor of the motor, PTC, is detected showing an overtemperature status in the associated
motor and a failure in the converter.
PTC: Combined with the PTC input, allows the management of the temperature sensor.
Torque output: Provides the torque reference to the other converter to establish the speed of
its associated motor in case of being the slave.
When the DRCG is installed in network with an isolated neutral (IT), it will be necessary to disconnect
the capacitors of the EMC filter of each converter because the equipment can be damaged if they are
connected. To disconnect, it is enough taking out the screws shown in the Figure 2.2.2.5.2-1.
For safety purposes, the pedestal includes some interlocks. They are connected in series so, when one
of them is opened, the pedestal is not allowed to start operation (see Figure 2.2.2.6-2).
Emergency button: There is one emergency button in the DRCG and another in the PTCP to allow
the operator to stop the antenna immediately.
Safety Switch: Switch located in the motor room that disables the antenna movement while it is
activated.
Antenna Locking: After stopping the antenna, it is possible to lock the antenna at any angle. Once
locked, the system is not allowed to start operation (see Figure 2.2.2.6-1).
All of these devices stop power to the motors, and the system indicates which device(s) have been
activated.
In order to guarantee safe operation, a double-loop safety relay is used. This device is installed before
the cut-off signal to the contactor coil to guarantee safe operation of the system via two safety loops:
The first loop maintains all system interlocks in series. It opens if any of the interlocks is active.
The second loop immediately opens when the first loop has been opened so it must be reset. The
status of this second loop is displayed on the DRCG front panel (RESTARTED SYSTEM) and is
reset by passing to 0 (OFF) in the system.
Opening the contacts of the safety module (Figure 2.2.2.6-3) ensures that no energy reaches the
contactors (Figure 2.2.2.6-4) responsible for commanding energy supply to the converters.
The PTCP works as an interconnection between DRCG and the distribution of the status and control
signals of the pedestal. Internally, it is composed of interconnection terminals that can be used to check
the pedestal signals (see Figure 2.2.2.7-1) and a diode board similar to the one installed in the DRCG
(see 2.2.2.4).
Internally (see Figure 2.2.2.8-1) is composed of interconnection terminals and a thermostat with a
temperature probe that allows the activation of the heaters when outside temperature is below 10ºC.
At the bottom of the Junction Box, some connectors allow its connection with the PTCP and the different
elements in the pedestal.
The Microwave Group is responsible for guiding the signal generated by the EPG and amplified by the
Transmitter to the Antenna Group (signal transmission channel), and in the other way, from the antenna
to each of the two redundant receiver channels (target reception channel - TGT - and weather channel -
WX). Physically, it is located on top of the TXG and GRPG racks.
The antenna associated with the PSR has four signal channels corresponding to the combinations of
the two antenna beams (high beam - HI, and low beam - LOW) with the two processing channels (target
- TGT, and weather - WX), resulting in:
HI-TGT: high beam of the antenna associated with the target processing channel.
LOW-TGT: low beam of the antenna associated with the target processing channel.
HI-WX: high beam of the antenna associated with the weather information processing channel.
LOW-WX: low beam of the antenna associated with the weather information processing channel.
It is also possible to receive signals with circular polarization to improve the system performance when
the level of weather is high.
The four signals are located in the operating band of the radar (2.7 – 2.9 GHz) and all of them are
reception channels, with the LOW-TGT channel also being used for power signal transmission. These
four channels work in parallel without any kind of temporary switching that could produce blind rings of
coverage in the range system.
The reception channels are duplicated (redundancy) and the signal received can be guided along any of
the two paths. The control system is responsible for determining the path of the different signals through
the redundant elements, either as the result of an automatic decision or the choice made by the
operator using the management system.
The standby channel does not receive signals, but test signals are injected to check that the units are
operating correctly. Test signals are received from each frequency generator (TXGU in the EPG). The
active FGG may inject signals into the active channel. The FGG on standby will insert test targets into
the channel on standby.
The MWG also has internal redundant power supplies to feed elements of the group that need voltage
supply, such as switches, control and BITE boards, LNAs and programmable attenuators.
The control and BITE board is redundant and is responsible for sending different commands to the
different switches and collecting the status of these switches and power supplies. Information on STC
attenuation curves that must be loaded into the programmable attenuators will also be contained in
these control boards.
In order to prevent losses due to cabling between the different elements, they are connected in cascade
whenever possible.
The general operation concept of the MWG, described as a sequence of operating steps, is as follows:
The signal generated by the EPG and amplified by the power stages of the transmitter is the input
of the MWG, which is responsible for guiding it directly to the Antenna (APG) to be radiated. This
signal travels through a harmonic filter to prevent harmonic radiation to the maximum extent
possible. Samples are taken along this channel from both the transmitted and the reflected signal
towards the transmitter using a bi-directional coupler for monitoring purposes.
The PSR receives information from the antenna via four different channels: LOW – TGT, HI – TGT,
LOW – WX, and HI – WX, based on the antenna beam used for receiving and subsequent data
processing (either to obtain targets or to obtain weather information). For the LOW-TGT channel,
the first one is partially the same as the transmission channel, and in order to prevent the
transmitted signal from accessing the reception channel and to prevent the received signal from
reaching the transmitter, a duplexer is used. It is along this channel that another signal sample is
taken, also using a directional coupler, to monitor the power reflected from the APG.
Along the signal reception path, the signal passes, in all four cases, through a switch that guides
the signal towards one of the redundant channels of the Microwave Group. After this switch there is
a Receiver Protector (RP) and a programmable attenuator (STC) to protect the input processing
chain from extremely high power that could damage it. The signal is then passed through a band-
pass filter to remove noise and out-of-band interfering signals, and it then finally passes through an
LNA with a very low noise figure so that it affects the total noise figure of the system as little as
possible. All units after the switch are redundant for the two possible paths.
The output of the LNA is guided towards the processing chain, channel 1 or channel 2, depending
on which is selected on the switch. It is done via the RFCSU, which is responsible for guiding the
signal depending on the selected polarization and sending it towards the corresponding RXG. It is
possible for the channel that is not selected (i.e. the channel on standby) to pass through
calibration loops.
This channel is used for both, to receive the low beam signal associated with the target processing
channel, taking samples of the signal reflected from the antenna, and to guide the transmitter output
signal to the antenna to be radiated, taking samples of the signal transmitted and the signal reflected to
the transmitter. Monitoring samples are taken using directional couplers.
Along the transmission path, the RF input signal is received from the Transmitter through a stripline-
waveguide transition connecting the output of the Splitter/Combiner Assembly to the MWG.
Harmonic filter: This is the first element to be found. Its function is to filter signal harmonics to
comply with applicable standards regarding harmonic radiation.
Directional coupler: This takes samples of the signal transmitted and the power reflected towards
the transmitter.
Duplexer: This is the element that makes possible the use of this channel in both directions. It
guides, in this case, the signal towards the antenna.
Directional coupler: It takes samples of the signal reflected from the antenna.
The output to the antenna uses waveguide due to the high peak power it must withstand.
The reception path starts with the signal coming from the APG:
Directional coupler: This is the same coupler found at the end of the transmission channel where
test targets can be injected through to check and calibrate this reception path and, as already
mentioned, through which a sample can be obtained of the signal reflected from the antenna to the
receivers.
Duplexer: In this case, it guides the signal to the receivers.
Waveguide switch: Either of the receivers will be selected according to its position. The channel
that is on standby is connected, via this switch, to the test signal injection block to check for correct
operation. The level of this test signal may become adjustable by inserting an attenuator between
the switch and the test signal injection block.
Receiver protector: The first redundant element of the reception chain. It includes programmable
attenuator features and its function is to protect the receiver (electronics) from possible signal
peaks, adjust the programmable attenuator to maximum during transmission and generate an STC
curve for the first mile of reception.
Band-pass filter: To reduce to the maximum extent possible the effect of out-of-band emissions that
could saturate the different elements of the reception chain. This element is also redundant.
LNA: Has a very low noise figure in order to affect the total noise figure of the receiver as little as
possible. This element is also redundant.
This reception channel uses waveguide up to the Receiver Protector in order to be able to withstand the
power that could reach this channel, and to have as little insertion loss as possible.
The following paragraphs describe the monitoring signals taken in this group and sent to the TXG.
Monitoring Transmitted Signal: This sample is taken using the Directional Coupler located after the
Harmonic Filter along the transmission path. This coupler is bi-directional as it is the same one that
allows a sample to be taken of the signal reflected to the transmitter. It is important that the sample
taken by this coupler is low enough to not excessively reduce the transmitted power (coupling
value ≈ 40dB). The signal obtained is attenuated along the path to the transmitter (fixed
attenuators, cabling and splitter) where it passes through some crystal detectors that obtains the
value of the transmitted power envelope and sends information to the transmitter control cards.
Monitoring Reflected Signal to the Transmitter: The same coupler mentioned in the above section
is used to take this sample (Bi-directional coupler). The path that this sample takes to the control
cards is the same as above (loss due to fixed attenuators, cabling and splitter). If the reflected
power exceeds the limit of 63dBm (2kW), transmission is inhibited to prevent possible damage to
the equipment.
Monitoring the Reflected Signal at the Antenna: This sample is taken using the Directional Coupler
corresponding to the first element of the reception path. This is the same coupler used to inject test
signals to check and verify correct operation of the active reception channel, and therefore this
coupler should be bi-directional, as in the case of the previous samples. With regard to loss and
power of the signal received by the glass detector, this case is the same as the previous cases.
The only difference is that now, the reflected power at the antenna is being measured and if it is too
high, it could damage the receivers. If the reflected power exceeds the limit of 63dBm (2kW),
transmission is inhibited to prevent possible damage to the equipment.
These three channels are only for signal reception. They are exactly the same and are received via
coaxial from the antenna. All of their elements are coaxial since the power they have to withstand is
much lower than in the case of the LOW-TGT channel. Each of these channels includes a lightning
protector.
The reception path starts with the signal coming from the APG:
Lightning protector: Lightning protection element that prevents the high power introduced by this
type of discharge from reaching the processing channels and maybe destroying the electronics.
Directional coupler: This allows test targets to be injected to verify and calibrate this reception path.
Coaxial switch: Either of the receivers is selected according to its position. The standby channel is
connected, via this switch, to the test signal injection block to check for correct operation. The level
of this test signal may become adjustable by inserting an attenuator between the switch and the
test signal injection block.
Coaxial Receiver Channel: Performs the following functionalities in only one unit. This element is
redundant for all three channels.
Receiver protector: Its function is to protect the receiver (electronics) from possible signal
peaks.
Programmable attenuator: Mutter function, i.e. it is set to maximum during transmission. It also
generates an STC curve for the first mile of reception.
Band-pass filter: To reduce to the maximum extent possible the effect of out-of-band
emissions that could saturate the different elements of the reception chain.
LNA: Has a very low noise figure in order to affect the total noise figure of the receiver as little
as possible.
The following figure shows the conceptual model of the channels described:
Figure 2.2.3.1.2-1. Conceptual Model of the HI-TGT, HI-WX and LOW-WX Channel
These are elements added to the system to protect it against possible lightning strikes and prevent the
high power introduced by this type of discharge from reaching the processing channels and maybe
destroying the electronics.
There are three of these elements in the system located at the inputs of the HI-TGT, LOW-WX and HI-
WX channels (just before the Directional Couplers). Such protection is not necessary for the LOW-TGT
channel as this is a waveguide channel that is grounded for protection.
Two types of lightning protector are available on the market: gas tube protectors and quarter-wave stub
protectors. The first type reacts to the power received, ionizing the gas and redirecting this high level of
power to ground. However, it has a much slower response than the second type, which has an
immediate response and therefore the residual power reaching the equipment would be much lower.
This latter type is designed with a quarter-wave stub that prevents the interfering signal from passing,
also redirecting it to ground.
In our case, the default configuration includes quarter-wave stub lightning protectors. This element is
grounded via a conductor that is connected to the lightning protector using a screw at the base.
The harmonic filter is the first element that the signal finds along the transmission channel (from the
transmitter to the antenna). This element is included to limit harmonic radiation in order to comply with
applicable standards.
It is a waveguide element since it must be capable of withstanding the system's high level of
transmission power across the entire operating band (peak of approximately 25 kW across the
operating band (2.7 - 2.9 GHz) for a maximum operating cycle of 11%, with maximum pulse duration of
100µs).
Five directional couplers are found in the MWG, with two of these in the LOW-TGT channel. These are
identical waveguide bi-directional couplers because this channel (LOW-TGT) needs incident and
reflected wave information and must enable test signal injection. The other three coaxial directional
couplers are located in each of the other three channels and are identical.
There are two of these couplers in the MWG, both in the LOW-TGT channel. They use waveguides due
to the high levels of power that they must be able to withstand (peak of approximately 25 kW in the 2.7 -
2.9 GHz frequency band with a maximum operating cycle of 11%). However, the coupled outputs are
Type N coaxial connectors since the power along this path is much lower than the power that the main
waveguide path must support due to the high coupling value.
One of the couplers is located just after the harmonic filter and is only used by the transmission channel,
where the signal passes from the harmonic filter through the coupler towards the duplexer, which guides
the signal towards the APG. The Type N connectors on either side are used for taking samples of the
transmitted signal and the signal reflected to the transmitter.
The other coupler is located after the duplexer and is used in both the transmission path and the
reception path. In this case, only a sample of the signal reflected from the APG will be taken and the
other Type N port will be used to inject test signals into the operative channel.
This coupler receives the RF input signal from the APG (via the lightning protector) when it is sent to the
switch, which selects the currently active channel. Its main function is to allow test signals to be injected
into the active channel. There are three Coaxial Directional Couplers in the MWG: one at the input of
the HI–TGT channel, one at the input of the HI–WX channel, and one at the input of the LOW–WX
channel.
2.2.3.5 Duplexer
The duplexer is one of the most important elements of the MWG as it allows the LOW–TGT channel to
be used for both transmitting the high-power RF signal to the APG (to the low beam horn) and receiving
the low beam signal and guiding it towards the operative reception channel.
It is a WR284 waveguide element as it must be capable of supporting the system's transmission powers
(peak powers of 25kW with a maximum operating cycle of 11% and a maximum pulse width of 100
microseconds, in the 2.7 - 2.9 GHz frequency band). A functional diagram of this element is shown
below:
Port 4
Receiver
As can be seen on the diagram above, the duplexer has four ports following the path of the arrow. The
first port is used as an input for the high-power signal from the transmitter, and the second is the output
of this signal to the APG and the input of the signal received for the LOW-TGT channel. This signal will
then be guided to port three en route to the active receiver (passing through the corresponding
elements). Finally, port four will be terminated with an adapted load that is capable of supporting high
power, as described in the following section.
This is a passive element included in the design to prevent power reflected from the APG (in the worst
case, peak power of 25kW if total reflection occurs at the antenna, with a maximum operating cycle of
11% and a pulse duration of up to 100 microseconds) from reaching the transmitter, whenever possible.
Therefore, it is a WR284 waveguide element. The power load is allocated so that the signal that could
damage the transmitter is absorbed by it.
2.2.3.7 Switches
As with the couplers, there are two types of switches in the MWG: one waveguide switch for the LOW-
TGT channel, and a further three coaxial switches for the other channels. In total there are four switches
that are used to select which of the redundant channels is operative and which remains on standby.
This is the switch that guides the signal to the active channel while receiving the signal via the LOW-
TGT channel. It is also used to inject the test signal into the channel that is on standby. It can be
operated by hand if the electromechanical control fails.
It is a waveguide (type WR284) element as it must be capable of supporting the maximum transmission
peak power, if total signal reflection occurs at the antenna (a peak of up to 25kW with a maximum
operating cycle of 11% and a pulse duration of up to 100 microseconds). .
The functions of this element are the same as for the waveguide switch, i.e. to guide the signal to the
operative channel and act as an element to inject test signals into the standby channel. The only
difference is that in this case, it is a coaxial element as it does not have to withstand the same power as
the waveguide switch. The switch can be operated by hand if the electromechanical control fails.
This is the first element of the redundant part of the LOW-TGT channel, and there are two of these
elements in the MWG. It must be capable of supporting a maximum peak power of 25kW with a
maximum operating cycle of 11% and a maximum pulse duration of 100 microseconds, so therefore it
uses WR284 type waveguide. In this case, it also includes the programmable attenuator function (STC).
One channel or the other is selected using the waveguide switch.
The recovery time of the RP should be a low value so that the minimum coverage range is as little as
possible. More specifically, a maximum value of 3µs should be met for the short pulse of the system,
which is responsible for detecting targets at short ranges.
WARNING
Figure 2.2.3.8-1. Receiver Protector with Programmable Attenuator Function in the MWG
This is an LRU connected immediately after the Receiver Protector described in the previous point (in
cascade) without using cables, thereby avoiding any additional loss. It belongs to the redundant section
of the LOW-TGT reception channel, just like the previous element, and therefore there are two of these
units in the system.
In this case, the maximum power that the elements forming this unit should support, is the maximum
output permitted by the Receiver Protector.
The unit is composed of two elements: a Band-Pass Filter and a Low Noise Amplifier.
Band-Pass Filter: This removes signals that are outside the band of interest of the system, to the
maximum extent possible
Low Noise Amplifier (LNA): This is the last element of the MWG. From here, the signal is sent to
the first switching unit, which allows selection of the receiver (RXG) to which the signal is going to
be sent.
This is an LRU corresponding to the reception channel for HI-TGT channel and weather channels. All of
its elements are connected in cascade, without using cables, thereby avoiding any additional loss.
There are six of these units in the system to include the redundant HI-TGT channel (1 and 2) and both
redundant weather channels (LOW-WX 1 and 2, and HI-WX 1 and 2). The different redundant channels
are selected via three coaxial switches.
In this case, the maximum power that this unit should support is much lower than for the LOW-TGT
channel. They are capable of supporting a maximum peak power of 1kW with a maximum operating
cycle of 11% and a maximum pulse duration of 100µs.
The Coaxial Receiver Channels treat the received signal in the same way as the LOW-TGT channels
do, with the only difference being that in this case, all elements are a single LRU.
This is responsible for guiding the different test signals from each of the two test signal generation
groups (EPG 1 or EPG 2) to each of the four reception channels, whether active or on standby. These
tests aim to check for correct operation of each of the elements of the microwave group.
The figure above shows the two parts of the unit that allows injection in both the operative and standby
channels.
The Transmitter Group of the PSR system is responsible for amplifying the RF signal to be transmitted.
The TXG is composed of ten solid state amplifiers in a redundancy of "8+2" so that a failure of any
element does not affect the system’s normal operation. The transmitter also has "hot-repair elements"
allowing the damaged element to be replaced without having to shut down the system.
Another important characteristic is the progressive degradation of operational requirements or "graceful
degradation". This means that if any of the amplifying modules fails, the total power of the system will
decrease depending on the number of failed transistors but the coverage still complies with minimum
operational requirements.
The input signal (the RF signal to be amplified) will be selectable as the signal generator is redundant
(EPG 1 or EPG 2).
The TXG is made up of the following elements:
Solid-state amplifiers (10 units or 12 as an optional configuration).
Solid-state preamplifiers (2 units).
Low-loss combiners and splitters.
Air-cooling system with 2+1 redundancy.
Transmitted signal test port.
Redundant Control and Monitoring Board.
Redundant Multivoltage Power Supplies with 1+1 redundancy.
Redundant Bulk Power supplies with 3+1 redundancy.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
10 RF AMPLIFIER
PANELS
(FAIL-SOFT)
REDUNDANT
TX SIGNAL BLOWERS
REDUNDANT PRE- SAMPLE
AMPLIFIERS CONNECTOR
REDUNDANT BULK
REDUNDANT MULTI VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLIES
POWER SUPPLIES
The main function of the TXG is to amplify the RF signal for transmission. In addition, it provides signal
samples to measure the stability of the system at different points.
The amplification chain consists of a first stage comprising a pre-amplifier and a final stage comprising
10 or 12 power amplifiers.
The following figure shows the blocks that make up the TXG. The Harmonic Filter and Coupler
elements, connected after the cabin output, are explained in the Microwave Group for convenience. In
addition, the duplexer mentioned that allows signals to be transmitted and received via the same path
also belongs to the Microwave Group.
The following sections describe all the elements of these subsystems in detail.
This is a redundant element that makes up the Transmitter Control Circuit. In the event of a fault,
automatic switching will occur, although manual switching is also permitted.
It monitors and controls operation of the Transmitter Group, and its functions are as follows:
To act as an interface between the SCP (in SCBG group) and Transmitter, and between the
CMS/CPC and Transmitter.
To control synchronisms (short pulse, long pulse, blanking) and transmission times.
In the event of a critical failure, to detect and report the failure and activate an interlock to inhibit
transmission.
Antenna Safety Switch.
Radiation inhibit from the front panel of the TXG.
Fault in 2 out of 3 blowers.
Overvoltage in 40V power supplies, or failure of one out of four power supplies.
Less than 8 PAs /10 PAs operating correctly or 11kW / 15 kW of output power.
Ethernet communication failure with SCP.
Active pre-amplifier and position of transfer switch do not match.
System clocks failure.
Transistor polarization voltage failure.
The Pre-amplifier panel is a redundant element belonging to the RF Amplification Chain subsystem that
will switch automatically to the standby unit in case of a critical failure in the operative unit. In addition,
both panels receive the RF signal and operate continuously so that when switching to the standby pre-
amplifier, it is already "hot" and ready to operate ("hot swap").
The PRPA is the first stage in the transmitter RF Amplification Chain and its main functions are:
To amplify the signal coming from the TXGU (RF signal generator, in the EPG) to the right level in
order to excite the next amplification stage (the 10 PAs or 12 as an optional configuration).
To ensure that the amplified signal does not exceed pulse width and operating cycle restrictions.
The Amplifier Panel is a redundant element (N+2 redundancy) belonging to the RF Amplification Chain
subsystem. N+2 redundancy prevents failure in any of the 10 PAs (or 12 as an optional configuration),
affecting the operational system requirements, thereby achieving progressive degradation ("graceful
degradation").
The set of 10 PAs represents the second and final stage of the transmitter RF Amplification Chain.
This element is located at the back of the transmitter cabinet. Its main features are:
Amplitude balance.
Phase balance.
Low loss (stripline technology).
Both the Pre-amplifier Panels and the Amplifier Panels are directly connected to this element, avoiding
additional connectors and cabling (avoiding additional losses).
The different parts of the assembly are:
1:2 splitter: Splits the signal from the generator into two paths for both PRPAs.
1:10 splitter: Splits the signal from the operative PRPA into 10 equal signals for the PAs. For the
configuration with 12 PA the splitter will be 1:12.
10:1 combiner: Combines the outputs from the 10 PAs before passing to the next group MWG. For
the configuration with 12 PA the combiner will be 12:1.
There is a stripline to waveguide transition at the output of the combiner to connect the amplified signal
to the MWG.
2.2.4.6 Blowers
The TXG is cooled by forced air by means of blowers that represent the Transmitter Cooling System
subsystem.
This is an N+1 redundancy element, i.e. the system can operate without being interrupted, compliance
with its operational requirements with 2 out of 3 blowers working. This fact will report an alarm but not
produce a system shutdown. If a fault was detected in 2 of the 3 blowers, an interlock would be
activated to inhibit transmission, thereby protecting the system from possible overheating due to a lack
of ventilation.
Forced air is distributed from the lower part of the PRPAs and PAs and through the four air channels in
each of them, cooling the heat sinks of the RF amplifier modules. Air enters and exits through EMI and
dust filters.
These make up the Power Supply Assembly subsystem, which is composed of two groups: MVPS and
BPS.
Following the same configuration as Blowers, this is a group of two power supplies with 1+1
redundancy, i.e. the two supplies operate simultaneously and, in the event of a failure, a single supply
would be capable of providing the necessary voltages for correct system operation.
They provide power at +5V, +15V, -15V and -50V to PRPAs and PAs.
They have On-Line repair capability.
This is a group of four power supplies with 3+1 redundancy, i.e. the four supplies operate
simultaneously and, in the event of a failure, three supplies would be capable of providing the necessary
voltage for correct operation of the system, like Blowers and MVPS.
Provide power at +40V to PRPAs and PAs.
On-Line repair capacity.
Overtemperature, overcurrent and overvoltage protection.
Transfer Switch and Manual Attenuator: To select the operative pre-amplifier and adjust the
excitation power to the PAs.
Signal generator selector switch: To select the TXGU that will provide the RF signal.
Sampling for System Stability Monitor: Samples are taken from 3 points using directional couplers
that are connected to a 3PST switch, controlled by the TXCU, which will select one of the three
signals to be sent to the System Stability Monitor.
Sample from the Transmitter input.
Sample from the Power Amplifiers input.
Sample from the Transmitter output.
The Exciter/Receiver/Processor Group of the PSR (hereinafter GRPG) has three main functions:
To generate the RF signal (two frequencies) to be sent to the transmitter for amplification and
transmission.
To receive the signal from the four channels (RF signal, two frequencies) that come from the APG
and passes through the MWG where it is down converted to Intermediate Frequency (32 MHz and
43.7 MHz).
To digitalize and process the IF signal to obtain target and weather information.
CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2
SDG MWCG
MWPG
SWR1 SWR2
SDG: Signal Distribution Group
MWCG: Microwave Control Group
CPC1 CPC2
CPC: Central Processor Computer
As can be seen from the previous figure, the GRPG comprises two redundant channels. The sub-
groups, although not redundant, have elements with redundancy.
The following figure shows a diagram with the different subsystems and the signal path.
EPG1/2 EPG1/2
DRCG EPG1 EPG2
EPG1/2
TSU TSU
SDCU
IFCSU
EPG1/2
RXG1/2
AGSU RXG1 RXG2
MWCU
This is a redundant element of the SDG, i.e. both power supply groups operate at the same time, but if
one fails, the remaining group is able to maintain correct system operation. They provide the direct
current voltages required by the SDG elements. Each group has -15 V, +15 v and +5V power supplies.
This is a redundant unit, i.e. one of the units is operating (operative unit) while the other remains on
standby (standby unit).
Its main function is to extract ACP and ARP synchronisms received through the interface with the
pedestal and to be the interface between the Encoder and the other units of the system. It also
estimates the turning angle and instant speed of rotation.
This unit is an interface unit between the DRCG (signals from the encoders) and PSR/SSR systems. It
is placed inside the cabinet, at the back of the SDG.
The ESBB sends the turning signals to both TSU, so the PSR is allowed to use and process the
ACP/ARP signals.
The turning signals are available to the co-mounted secondary radar (if applicable), even when the PSR
is switched off because those signals are sent to the SSR with no adjustment, so both systems can
adjust the north independently.
The selection of the active group is done by means of two units in the system, Signal Distribution
Control Unit (SDCU) and Active Group Selection Unit (AGSU).
The AGSU unit is in charge of routing the signals by means of the position of different switches in the
system.
NOTICE
AGSU Unit is for maintenance purposes only, not for normal operation use.
The active group selection can be done in two different ways: Local or Remote. This type of control is
selected by means of a switch in the AGSU card. When the position is Local, the active group is
selected by means of the different switches in front of the AGSU card. If the position is Remote (this is
the normal functional mode), the active group is selected from the CMS through the SDCU Unit.
Figure 2.2.5.2.4-1. SDG Block Diagram Showing SDCU and AGSU Interconnections
The SDCU is the control unit in the Signal Distribution Group. This group is in control of the redundancy,
receiving the information from the EPG about the active channel and sending the commands to every
unit/group, to select the active one in all redundant elements in the GRPG and MWG. In addition, it
collects the BIT from all elements of the rack and reports it to the EPG.
The redundancy of this unit is achieved via the AGSU card, which can be used to manually control
active chain selection (see paragraphs 2.2.5.2.4.2 and 4.3.6).
The Active Group Selection Unit is in charge of setting the position of the different switches in the
system, to route the signal and establish the active group.
AGSU is the unit that allows the active chain to be selected if the SDCU fails (Front-End between chains
1 and 2), this means, only maintenance purposes and not for normal operation use. It comprises HW
elements without logic so that a breakdown does not interrupt operation of the system.
NOTICE
AGSU Unit is for maintenance purposes only, not for normal operation use.
Some consideration have to be taken into account for the use of the AGSU in maintenance tasks:
Before selection of LOCAL mode in AGSU is advisable to put all the switches selecting the active
group to avoid undesirable and uncontrolled switching of any group/unit.
When LOCAL mode is selected, the offset applied to the encoder signals is the value indicated in
the internal microswitches of the correspondent TSU depending on the selected Encoder (TSU 1 -
Encoder 1 / TSU 2 - Encoder 2).
NOTICE
Due to the use of the internal offset for encoders, when LOCAL mode is selected the
system will lose radar data til the EPG synchronizes with the new values.
The use of the AGSU when Automatic switching is selected must be done taking into account the
first point in this list to avoid possible transitorial failures. If that happens:
Do some manual switching from the AGSU till the system stabilizes the switching of the
groups/units, or
go back to Remote Control in AGSU to select Manual Switching in the CMS and then select
Local Control again.
NOTICE
In any case is advisable to put all the switches selecting the active group previously
to change the control to Local in the AGSU.
For more information about the operation of AGSU, see paragraph 4.3.6.
This unit is in charge of routing the signals from the RXGs to the EPGs. The signal received by the
system, after being converted to intermediate frequency in the RXGs, reaches the IFCSU and is sent to
the active EPG indicated by the SDCU (or AGSU).
The available combinations are:
RXG 1 to EPG 1 and RXG 2 to EPG 2.
RXG 1 to EPG 2 and RXG 2 to EPG 1.
The unit is composed of four DPDT transfer switches so it is possible to send the signal from either of
the two RXGs to either of the two EPGs. The four switches perform the switchover at the same time to
always send the four signals to the same EPG. The Switches Control signals arrive from the AGSU,
establishing the signal path.
NOTICE
AGSU Unit is for maintenance purposes only, not for normal operation use.
To control and feed the MWG programmable attenuators (1st RF STC stage). The attenuators are
independent for each chain, so MWCU 1 controls MWG 1 attenuators and the same idea for chain
2.
To control and feed the position of the antenna polarizer (in the APG).
To control the MWG switches through the MWRU.
To control and feed the RFCSU unit, which is located in this group due to the availability of space
in the system but that functionally belongs to the SDG (group responsible for switching tasks).
MWG 1/2
RXG 1/2
This unit is physically located in the MWCG due to a lack of space in the SDG, but functionally it
belongs to SDG as it is responsible for active chain switching functions.
It is the interface between the MWG and RXG. Its main function is to allow switching between the two
MWGs and the two RXGs channels. The switching command is sent by the MWCU. The available
combinations are:
MWG 1 to RXG 1 and MWG 2 to RXG 2.
MWG 1 to RXG 2 and MWG 2 to RXG 1.
There are two RFCSU units in the MWCG, one for low beam signals and the other for high beam
signals. With each of these units, a transition panel acts as the interface between the cables coming
from the MWG and the cables that will guide the signal to the RXG.
The switches SW3 to SW6 will be configured automatically to use the amplifiers only when the unit is
located in the High Beam channel (see Figure 2.2.5.3.1-2), due to the different gain in the MWG for
High Beam and Low Beam channels.
TGT 1 TGT 1
TGT 1 TGT 1
TGT 2 TGT 2
TGT 2 TGT 2
WX 1 WX 1
WX 1 WX 1
WX 2 WX 2 WX 2 WX 2
The MWCU is the MWCG control board. It controls in real time the different elements that belong to
Microwave Group (MWG), performing the following functions:
Control and supervision of the radiofrequency switchover of RFCUs units.
Control and supervision of the coaxial and waveguide switches.
Control and supervision of the test injection switches.
Control and supervision of the programmable attenuators in the TGT and WX Channels.
Supervision of the power supplies and fans in the MWG.
Control and supervision of the MWRU Unit.
MWCU is a VME redundant board belonging to the MWG. MWCU 1 controls channel 1 of Microwave
Group and MWCU 2 controls channel 2 of Microwave Group. The active unit controls also other
elements such as switches, polarizer, programmable attenuators in the Microwave Group and the other
units in the MWCG as well.
MWCU receives control signals from the SDG Group (positions of the switches) and the EPG, and also
reports all BIT for the MWCG and the MWG.
The Microwave Relay Unit (MRU) adapts the status and control signals from the different MWG
switches to the suitable voltage and current levels in each case. The signals over which MWRU acts are
the following:
Waveguide switches control and status signals.
Coaxial switches control and status signals.
Polarizer switches control and status signals.
Test Injection switches control and status signals.
RFCSUs switches status signals.
MWRU Unit is controlled by the active MWCU. This unit performs the simultaneous switchover between
1 and 2 reception channels of all four RF signals (High Target, Low Target, High Weather and Low
Weather), and also the polarization selection.
2.2.5.4 MWG, Polarizer and Input RF Switches Power Supply Group (MWPG)
This group consists of two redundant power supplies (MWPS - MWG, Polarizer and Input RF Switches
Power Supply) that provide the necessary 28 V for the MWG and Polarizer switches.
This is a redundant group. The PSR has two independent selectable RXGs.
The active unit (1 or 2) is indicated through the SDG Control Unit (SDCU) in the SDG (see
2.2.5.2.4.1).The RGCU is the RXG control board, and its main functionalities are:
STCUs control and monitoring: the attenuation curves are stored in two memory banks (RAM), and
are able to be updated with a period greater than one CPI by means of an 11 bit control signal.
SRXU attenuators control.
TISMU control and monitoring.
LOSDU control and monitoring.
RXG power supplies and fans control and monitoring.
In order to perform the control, RGCU requires synchronisms from the active SYNU, allowing coordinate
operation with the other groups. In addition, it receives control information from the CBU (information
regarding attenuations and switches). The communications with both EPG are performed by
bidirectional serial lines.
The SRXU receives RF signal from STCU and through two mixer stages, it converts the received signal
into a lower Intermediate Frequency (IF). The resultant signal is sent to the next receiver stage, IFCSU,
that distributes the signal to the following group in the receiver chain.
There are 4 SRXU units in the RXG, one for each downlink channel from the antenna (LOW-TGT, HI-
TGT, LOW-WX, HI-WX). All are identical and interchangeable.
The main functions are explained as follows:
Frequency filtering.
RF to IF down conversion. The output frequencies are 43.694 MHz and 32.042 MHz.
Automatic amplification and output signal level adjustment.
Log video signals generation (output accessible from the SRXU front panel).
IF test signal injection through the CMS.
To perform down conversion, SRXU requires Local Oscillator signals. These signals come from the
LOSDU, which receives the oscillator signals and distributes them to the SRXUs.
It is responsible for selecting the input from whichever frequency generator in EPG1 or EPG2 is
operative, and for distributing the signals from the STALO (LO1 in RF) and COHO (LO2 in IF) oscillators
between the four SRXUs in the same RXG.
This is a redundant group within the PSR system. This group has three main functions:
Frequency Generator Group: Generation of the main radar signals.
RF transmission signal and RF test signals.
IF test signals.
Oscillator signals LO1 and LO2 for frequency conversions.
Clock signals for signal generation and A/D conversion.
Synchronizer, Control and BITE Group: Synchronized, control and BITE collect from the different
elements of the system (TXG, MWG, RXG, SDG, MWCG and the EPG itself) and redundancy
management between groups.
Digital Demodulation and Processing Group: Reception and processing of all signal channels.
ADC and DDC processes.
Signal distribution to EPs.
Signal and data processing.
This unit generates the signal of Local Oscillator LO1, corresponding to a 3300 - 3430 MHz stable
oscillator.
The LO1 value is obtained from a very low phase noise master oscillator (between 103 MHz and 107
2
MHz ) multiplied by 32 and filtered, in order to attenuate the harmonic level, and finally divided into
different paths with an independent gain level depending, if it is sent to SRXU or TXGU.
By means of splitters, the three STALO output are generated: RX 1, RX 2 and TX.
STALO provides, with its BITE information about its output signal level, to the SCBG group.
2 Notice that the crystal comprises the oscillator and the multiplier as a whole set in case of replacement.
The COHO generates the coherent clocks used in the signal generation and demodulation, and also the
LO2 oscillator used in the signal up conversion in the TXGU and the down conversion in the SRXUs.
COHO provides, with its BITE information about its output signal level, to the SCBG.
The following signals are generated from an adjustable, temperature-compensated, 93.2144 MHz, very
low phase noise master oscillator:
LO2: 559.28664 MHz Local Oscillator.
CLK-G: 186.4288 MHz clock signal to DSU.
CLK-C: 93.2144 MHz clock signal to DRU.
The TXGU functionality consists of converting the IF frequency from the DSU into RF frequency (up
conversion). The steps to perform the up conversion are explained as follows:
Amplify the IF input signals from the DSU (digital waveform generator).
SCBG consists of digital control boards controlled by process elements where synchronism generation
and control and BITE software is run.
The main functions of the SCBG are as follows:
Communication with all elements of the EPG. SYNU and CBU do not provide control signals to
elements of the other EPG.
Control of the waveform to be transmitted (both diversities) and synthesis of the test signals.
Sends to CPC the status of the elements and groups in the chain controlled by this EPG.
Communication with both RXG: STCU curves, stability monitoring control, control of SRXU
programmable attenuators, BIT reception.
All these functions are carried out by the RGCU in the corresponding RXG, which receives the
control signals from the CBU card.
Communication with SDG: system control signals from CBU.
EPG sends signals indicating the active EPG.
Control signals to RFCSU switching. In normal mode, the RF output of each MWG channel is
directed to the active RXG, likewise stand-by MWG is connected to stand-by RXG.
Control signals to IFCSU switching. Establishing the paths from the active RXG to the active
EPG, likewise stand-by RXG is connected to stand-by EPG.
Communication with TXG: active pre-amplifier control, transmission synchronization, stability
monitoring point control, BIT reception.
TXG communication is performed via IP over Ethernet directly from the GPB, where the SCP
software runs, and the SYNU, which sends clocks and synchronisms to TXG.
TXG uses two identical control boards (TXCU). Such controls include: Active Preamplifier
control, transmission synchronization signals, stability monitoring point or BIT reception.
Communication with APG: reception signals from polarizer.
Communication with MWG: STC control, active chain selection controlled by CBU.
Control of system interlocks. In order to do a system shutdown in case of a critical failure in the
transmitter, ventilation failure, high VSWR, etc.
Distribution of system clocks. SYNU receives the clock signals and distributes them to the system.
DAC1
DAC2
TXGU
DSU
F1_F2
RNG_CLK
MSG_CLK
PRT_STRT
BT_STRT
TX_GATE
CLK_G
TX_GATE
COHO
TEST_GATE
F1_F2
BT_STRT
PRT_STRT
DRU
RNG_CLK, MSG_CLK, TX_GATE,
ARP BT_STRT
MWCU 1
ACP
RNG_CLK, BT_STRT,
MSG_CLK
CBU 1
This is a COTS VME multi-processor board with four processing elements which communicate to each
other through PCI bus and with VxWorks as the operative system. In one of its nodes runs the
Synthesis and Control Process (SCP) or real time system control software.
3
The software is downloaded in each GPB board when the system starts up . This fact allows having
COTS GPB and in case of failure, any of those could be replaced by the spare, without being worried
because of the SW.
The GPB contains a controller to access the VME bus. The SW acts with SYNU and CBU by VME
access. Besides, in one of the PMC slots the DSU element is installed.
On the other hand, the SCP runs in one of the process elements of the GPB. The main functions of this
software are:
Synchronized Process Control: Real time software which implies being executed with the highest
priority. It performs the DSU control and management related to signal synthesis and other
synchronism elements in the system (MWG, RXG and DDPG).
Control command Reception and Attending Process: SCP establishes connections with different
CPC applications in order to receive messages with control communications.
Configuration/Reconfiguration Process: The execution of this process has assigned a low priority.
Two stages:
In the start-up/restart process, loading all files required by SCBG.
In case of a reconfiguration command ordered by CPC sent via LAN, as for example switching
of any redundant element, reconfiguration in any SW parameters or hardware reconfiguration
(STC attenuations etc).
3The software which runs in each GPB is stored in CPC hard disk. CPC is not a COTS; in case of failure, the spare includes all the sw
configuration. Indra will repair the damaged unit and will send it back once fixed with all the SW configuration installed.
Status and BIT reporting process: The status and BIT process establishes a connection to CPC via
LAN in order to send a message with the system status and BITE with a frequency of 1 Hz
approximately.
Operative chain establishment: SCP commands the redundant elements switching according to
CPC/CMS and system BITE. Once the SDG establishes which EPG has the control, it performs
actions to establish the active chain. Whatever switching performed either by command or by
failure is validated by the SCP and reported.
Other less important processes carried out by SCP are synchronization process by NTP, start-up
process (starting other process) or supervision process (checking operative task status).
This is a COTS PMC card installed onto a "host" board (GPB). The communication between the DSU
and the host board is carried out by means of a PCI bus interface. Through this interface, the DSU
receives the DC voltage required.
DSU generates the radar transmission and IF test signals by Digital Quadrature Modulation and direct
Digital/Analog conversion to IF. The signals generated will be sent to the TXGU for up conversion.
This unit is responsible for generating all system synchronisms and distributing them to the right
destinations. Its functions are as follows:
To receive, adjust and distribute azimuth rotation synchronisms.
To generate temporary synchronisms (to CBU, TXG, RGCU, TXCU, STALO, COHO, MWG, DRU,
DSU).
CBU controls and collects BIT from the system in a synchronized manner during operation:
Transmitter control:
The transmitter control is performed in the board itself. Such control is focused on its own protection, as
VSWR control for example, and in the operative operation. In addition, some other aspects to control
are the active preamplifier, FGG input selection or stability monitoring selection. The elements that are
controlled and monitored in the TXG are:
Power supplies.
LEDs.
Regulators.
PA on/off.
BIT request.
Preamplifier selection.
Stability monitoring point selection.
Interlock deactivation.
DSU control: Software control and set-up.
DSU receives configuration SW in files through SCP access. This file contains the waveform samples,
which are stored in the DSU RAM. At the same time, the DSU receives the synchronisms explained in
2.2.5.6.3.2.
TXGU control:
Each TXGU is controlled by its associated CBU. The aspects to be controlled are: diversity selection
control, control of signal routing to transmission or test, gain control at different points of the chain and
BITE.
Polarizer control:
The polarizer control signal, generated in CBU, is sent to the antenna through the MWCU. The control
signal establishes transmission with linear polarization (LP) or circular polarization (CP). Such signal is
defined by a 28 VDC level.
MWG control:
This control is performed by MWCU. This board receives the control signals for the Receiver Protector
from CBU, MWG channel selection and the RF test selection. The communication between MWCU and
CBU is performed by RS-422 bidirectional interface, through which STC curves are programmed, and
BITE from all elements of MWCG are reported.
RXG control:
Performed by the RGCU, which receives control signals from CBU. The communication between RGCU
and CBU is performed by RS-422 bidirectional interface. The main control signals:
Establish the attenuation STC curve.
Switch selection in the stability monitoring channel.
BIT processing:
CBU collects BIT from all the control boards of each group and the rest of the elements of its group:
RXG, MWG, SDG, FGG and DDPG, and the own CBU. The BITE signals are accumulated in a FIFO in
the CBU, read each beam. The BITE information is sent to CMS with a frequency of 1 Hz
approximately.
This group is in charge of the digital to analog conversion, and demodulation and process of the
received signal. The DDPG consists of two GPB boards with different modules installed on them.
DDPG main functions are:
Digital to analog conversion and demodulation.
Signal acquisition.
Processing of the received signal (independent process for target and weather):
Signal processing.
Data processing.
The DRU is a PMC card plugged into one of the GPBs of the DDPG. In one hand, it receives the IF
signals from RXG through IFCSU. On the other hand, clocks, synchronism and control signals are
received from COHO, SYNU and CBU to be able to perform the functionalities assigned.
The main functionalities are listed below:
DRU receives the IF signals from the SRXU through the IFCSU.
First stage is digital conversion of each channel. For this purpose, the DRU has four ADCs.
Second stage consists of baseband demodulation performed by a DDC (Digital Down Converter)
controlled by a NCO (Numerically Controlled Oscillator), and ensure I/Q signals have no
unbalances. In the following figure, a DDC diagram has been attached.
Third stage is related to marking of samples with azimuth and frequency information.
After the sample has been marked, it is stored in a buffer waiting to be sent to a process element.
Besides, the DRU generates the main system clocks: Cell Clock and Message Clock. These clocks
are sent to SYNU and this unit distributes them to the rest of the elements.
Once the signal has been demodulated, these samples are sent to be processed. The process until
weather and target data in ASTERIX format is obtained, is composed of four sub-processes:
DRP-AD: Acquisition and Distribution.
DRP-SP: Signal Processing.
DRP-MM: Map Management.
DRP-DP: Data Processing.
DRP-MP: Meteo Process.
These processes run in Process Elements (PEs) in the GPBs. Each GPB board has four PEs (Process
Element). The communication between PEs is carried out by means of a PCI bus.
Each process runs in a PE with the exception of the Signal Processing, which runs in the rest of PEs
(the ones not used by AD, MP, MM or DP).
The first process executed is acquisition and distribution. Signal samples from DRU are sent to AD
process through PCI bus. This process runs in the GPB where DRU is plugged.
Next stage is the Signal Processing (SP) performed in the nodes of the other GPBs according to Round
Robin architecture. The design allows operating without interruption, so at least one PE is ready to
receive data all the time. During Signal Processing, the Map update process is running, which means in
one of the steps in the algorithm of the SP, there is a call to the MM function to send the new
information coming from the zero filter (ZVF) in order to get the updating map.
After the signal processing, the obtained information goes to DP or Data Process node, which runs in
the GPB that contains the DRU.
The MP process is in charge of the weather process in the system, calculating the weather vectors that
will be sent to the ATC.
Finally, the target and weather information is sent to CPC via LAN, thanks to the GEPU board which
allows Ethernet access.
In order to achieve a correct ventilation of GRPG rack, a fan tray is installed at the bottom of each
group.
In addition, another group of fan trays are installed at the back of the rack, see Figure 2.2.5.7-2.
This is the temperature-controlling unit inside the GRPG. It comprises the TTSB (Temperature Sensor
Board), which is mounted on a small metal structure that gives it support and allows attachment.
There are two of these units in the PSR. These are located one on either side, inside the cabinets
towards the top.
The boards that receive the temperature information, store the value received in records that can be
read by the system by making BITE requests. Based on this information, if the temperature becomes
too high, the system itself would detect this and take the necessary actions.
The CPC is a redundant COTS unit of the PSR system but with factory configuration for system
installation. This performs two types of functions:
This is a redundant element that represents the communications centre of the radar system. It manages
switching between both internal and external networks, sending only applicable messages to each
defined point-to-point line.
All the elements contained in the PSR are connected through a LAN network, based on
UDP/IP/Ethernet protocols. Each local site is characterized by a standard IP distribution, so that it can
be easily maintained. An interface diagram of this network distribution is shown in Figure 2.2.6-1.
The Radar station is fully controlled by using the Control and Monitoring System (CMS). That means the
operational status of the most important devices is shown in a graphical user interface with synoptic
and/or physical diagrams. After a profile-based access control under a Username/Password scheme,
this sub-system allows reconfiguration of the operational parameters of the controlled units.
Control and Monitoring System is designed to provide users with the complete status and control of every
monitored site.
The main features of Control and Monitoring System are:
Supervision of the status of every element in the site.
Control of surveillance system, communication and auxiliary systems.
Audible Acoustic and visual alerts for events taking place on site.
Graphical tool for the initial configuration of the system.
Graphical tool to generate events information reports.
The Control and Monitoring System is composed of Local (SLG) and Remote (SRG) workstations.
The SLG constitutes the interface between all the elements in a Radar Station and the Human -
Machine Interface at Radar station site. Master SLG workstation keeps the other SLG and SRG
workstations synchronized to show the same system status everywhere.
Local Positions have the following features:
Radar Station complete Control and Monitoring capability, from Antenna Drive System to Ancillary
Equipment.
Top-Down design.
At least two SLG workstations for full redundancy.
Hierarchical configuration for avoiding control conflicts.
Control of each station element by simple click.
User Access Security:
User name and password represent an access profile.
All user actions and events are recorded in a data base.
The SRG workstation performs Remote Monitoring, Maintenance and Control actions over the Radar
Station from a remote position. It also receives periodic reports and alarm messages from the Radar
Station. In addition, it features the Human-Machine Interface in the Control Centre, managing up to
twenty stations from a Control Centre and continuously showing their status.
In the application main screen, the Radar Stations associated to this centre appear represented by
boxes. Failing subsystems will be displayed in red colour, so that the operator can easily detect where
the failure is.
Remote level
Site level
Sensor level
The SDCS allows the information interchange in a controlled and selected way between the Radar
System and the Control Centre.
The main functions of the subsystems composing the SDCS are:
Communication between Radar Site and Control Centre maintenance.
Other networks interconnection. There are connection between internal LANs of the Radar Site and
Control Centres, and the external network (LAN NETWORK routers and X.25 or HDLC line), and
between synchronous HDLC lines.
Internal Supervision information diffusion (state, configuration) of SDCS equipment to the rest of
the system (SLGs and SRGs).
Radar Site information diffusion to the rest of the system.
External information diffusion inside the Radar Site.
To optimize and assign priority to messages depending on the communication flow in which
they run.
To allow bi-directional information flows (from Radar Site to the exterior and vice versa).
To transfer reading data to emission data, in any direction, with the capability of changing data
particular flow.
To maintain the set of protocols TCP (RFC 793), UDP (RFC 768), IP (RFC 791), IGMP (RFC
1112), ICMP (RFC 792), ARP (RFC 826), RARP (RFC 826), SNMP (RFC 3411), TELNET (RFC
854), FTP (RFC 959), X.25, HDLC, NTP, SSH and RS-232. The SDCS communications system is
located within a redundant architecture.
The radar station comprises several pieces of equipment, interconnected by two LANs (LAN 1 and LAN
2) acting in parallel and independently. The main function of the SDCS is to exchange radar data with
external positions, and control and monitor data with Remote control and monitoring machine.
Figure 2.2.8-3. Data flows in the SDCS within a Radar System Via LAN
SYSTEM
RECEIVER
PROCESSING
Remote Control and Monitoring Integrated to system with Graphical user Interface
False Alarms < 10 per scan (at tracker output in normal clutter conditions)
3. USER INTERFACE
3.1 INTRODUCTION
See section 2.2.7 for an introduction to the user interface for controlling and monitoring the radar
system.
3.1.1 Definitions
Colour Criteria
The graphic elements that appear in the display follow a colour criteria to show the status and
operating mode. Colours and meaning are as follows:
Red: Alarm or element with critical fault.
Orange: Corrupted or slightly degraded element. Not critical fault.
Green: Correct operation.
Yellow: Stand-by.
White: No status communication with the element.
Blue: Element without available status or not configured.
Brown: Not applicable subsystem.
Grey: Disabled element.
Operator Inputs
The user will perform actions on the CMS application screens using the mouse. The nomenclature to be
used for the Mouse buttons is the following:
LB: Mouse Left Button.
RB: Mouse Right Button.
User Types
User types or user levels shown in (Table 3.1.1-1) can be accessed in SLG application for the different
systems.
PROFILE OPERATION
5 Manufacturer.
4 Expert User, Maintenance staff in radar site.
3 Intermediate User.
2 Operation from Tower.
1 Operation from ACC.
0 Any User: Only Supervision; No changes can be entered.
This area has informative and general configuration functions. The Top Bar changes depending on the
level in which the user is navigating.
The elements that can be found in the different top bars are:
Used to generate user or alarm reports. See report generation procedures in paragraph 4.4.5.
It shows the profile of the user and the current control mode (Local or Remote). It allows changing the
user logged in and the control mode. Details about how to log in/out and change the control mode are
in paragraph 4.3.2.
It shows information about most recent events that occurred in the subsystem.
Clicking with RB on the message area opens a window displaying the last 100 events (alarms or
actions) in the system.
Clicking with LB on the message area causes the cleaning of this area and a submenu appearing with
the options: CONFIGURATOR, SHUTDOWN and REBOOT:
This field is shown in case of SLG operation showing the current status of the SLG, without taking into
account the current subsystem status.
This field is shown in case of SRG operation showing the current status of the SRG at a time, without
taking into account the current radar site status.
This field is shown in case of SRG operation showing the current status of the SLG and SRG at a
time, without taking into account the current subsystem status and current radar site status
respectively.
By means of this button, the set of SW versions installed on the workstation is shown on screen.
Clicking on button in the SRG version screen shows the versions of the SLGs of each radar
site monitored by the SRG.
This area is used to navigate hierarchically through the different elements of the radar equipment. This
arrangement of radar elements allows checking the status of every element or group of elements in
the subsystem.
A first level displays the equipment that needs supervision, grouped by general function, i. e., Pedestal
Group and Equipment Room Group. A box colour represents each one of these equipments, and its
status depends on box colour (see paragraph 3.1.1 to see colour criteria).
To know status details on a specific module, clicking on the corresponding box opens a new screen,
showing the elements that it contains. In this new screen, each element or LRU is represented by a box
colour, indicating the status of each element according to the aforementioned criteria.
To go back to the previous window (parent level), a blue box named as the parent level is located in
the upper-right part of the current window; clicking on this box takes the user to the parent level.
For further details about Supervision Area, see in section 3.3.4.1.1 the supervision area of each
subsystem.
This area performs the radar configuration facility. It consists of a frame that is composed of several
tabs, sorted by their functionality.
This area is permanently visible while user is in the subsystem Supervision Area. It is independent
from the Supervision Area, so it will be possible to navigate around subsystem equipment in
Supervision Area maintaining on screen a specific tab in Control Area or vice versa. Control Area
appearance is shown in Figure 3.2.3-1.
The control capability is managed through a set of user profiles to provide security. There are 6
different user profiles (from 0 to 5). Each profile has different allowance, and permits to configure and
monitor different parameters, so that the amount and significance of the information provided to the
user in each case is controlled.
How to log in is described in 4.3.2.
All the tabs contain four buttons located in the lower area of the screen. These buttons are labelled as
APPLY, CANCEL, PRINT and COPY:
APPLY (if available): send to the Extractor the changed parameters. The Extractor should
validate all changed parameters. Some parameters are sent to the MEX directly, and it is not
necessary to press apply: parameters of general tab and lists of items type parameters.
CANCEL (if available): undo all the changes in the current tab.
PRINT: capture and print the current screen into text format.
COPY: capture and print the current screen into a text format file. The file is stored in a USB
memory stick.
From this screen, it can be seen the general status of each radar site and the status of the main
subsystem:
The supervision area of SRG is the same as the screen of the corresponding SLG, except for the
status of SLGs and the upper right button to return to SRG main screen. It will be described in SLG
section.
Subsystem screen of SRG can be accessed by LB clicking on the subsystem. It is divided into three
parts:
Top Bar:
In SRG, for the first time the user enters in a subsystem screen, the SRG will request the status of
every element of the subsystem to SLG. The status of the updating will be displayed:
This area depends on the subsystem. The supervision area for a subsystem from SRG is the same as
that from SLG and it will be described for every subsystem in section 3.3.4.1.1.
Control area:
This area performs the configuration facility of the elements of the selected subsystem. It consists of a
frame that is composed of several tabs, distinguishing them by their functionality. See section 3.2.3 for
more details about this area.
This area depends on the subsystem The control area for a subsystem from SRG is the same as that
from SLG and it will be described for every subsystem in section 3.2.3.
Systems screens of SLG can be accessed by LB clicking on the system box. The system screen is
divided into three parts:
Top Bar:
Supervision area: displays the status of the different elements of the subsystem selected as
detailed in section 3.2.2.
Control area:
This area performs the configuration facility of the elements of the selected system. It consists of a
frame that is composed of several tabs, distinguishing them by their functionality. In section 3.2.3 there
are more details about this area.
Users in Control and Monitoring System are managed from Configurator application. See sections
3.3.4.5.1 and 3.3.4.5.2.
In the SLG, users are identified by a user name and a subsystem:
NOTICE
Several users can have the same user name if the subsystem allocated is different. Users with the
same user name and different subsystem allocated are different users.
Furthermore, each user has a profile between 1 and 5, an expiration date and a locked status
(expiration date and locked status is optional).
The subsystem is related to the application which the user has access:
General: Access to Configurator and Report Manager.
PSR: Access to primary radar.
SDCS/GSCRM: Access to Radar Communication System.
RDM: Access to combinator if exists.
Pedestal: Access to pedestal.
CNR: Access to CNR.
When a user enter user name and password in a subsystem, if the data are not valid, the system will
show a message indicating user/password incorrect:
Optionally, users have 5 wrong attempts for enter a right password in the corresponding application.
After 5 wrong attempts, the system will lock that user. It will be necessary to contact the administrator
(profiles 4 or 5 in subsystem General) for changing the password of the locked user or unlock the
user.
The CMS will warn the user about the locked status by number of attempts:
In the SRG, users are identified by only the user name. There are no subsystems to allocate, so the
profile defines the actions users can handle. This profile is applicable to every application of the SRG.
NOTICE
The behaviour of the expiration date and the number of attempts described before are applied to SRG
and they are also optional.
NOTICE
Users of SLG and SRG are different and there is not any correspondence.
The general view of the Radar site shows a box corresponding to each system that can be controlled
and monitored, and their status:
The top bar description in this level of CMS is detailed in sections 3.2.1 and 3.3.2.2.
In the following sections are described the Control and Monitoring System for each subsystem.
This area consists of the graphical representation of the dual channel status and their subsystems.
GRPG: This area shows the general status of both channels of GRPG and all the subgroups.
MWG: This area shows the general status of the MWG and its redundant channels.
Transmission Status: This area shows the status for transmission signal generation. The colour
criteria is defined in 3.1.1, but only red and green are applicable. The text of the boxes also
changes between TX ON or TX ENA (green colour) and TX OFF or TX DIS (red colour). Three
different status are possible:
Transmission enabled (generating signal) and transmitter working.
Polarization status: This area shows polarization status. There are two possible values: Linear or
Circular. The colour criteria is defined in 3.1.1, but only red and green are applicable. The text of
the boxes also changes between POL CIRCULAR or POL LINEAR in green colour. Red colour is
set when an error in the polarization switch is detected.
Connection between GRPG channels and LANs of the system: This area shows the connection
status between both channels of GRPG and the LAN1 and LAN2 of the system. The colour
criteria is defined in 3.1.1, but only red, white and green are applicable.
LAN1 and LAN2 status: This area shows the general status of the LAN1 and LAN2 of the system.
The colour criteria is defined in 3.1.1, but only red and green are applicable.
Data Output status: Represents which radar data output is enabled, as well as the output type
and the type of data that can be chosen on the "General Tab" and "Target Processing Tab" (in
Function Activation Tab) located in the operational parameters area. The selected options are
displayed on the graphic area. Data in white bold means output enabled whereas data in black
means output disabled.
AST 01: ASTERIX category 1.
AST 48: ASTERIX category 48.
LAN: local area network.
M: Measured plots (Detected).
C: Calculated tracks (Extrapolated).
T: Tracks.
Encoder Status: Represents the Encoder status. In green is the one being used by the radar.
3.3.4.1.1.1 TXG
By clicking LB on the TXG block in the CMS Main Screen, the following diagram appears. By clicking
LB on the "PSR Main Screen" button of the diagram, the user returns to the main screen.
The colour of the TXG’s elements changes depending on the alarm criteria as described in the 'Status
Indicators’ subsection.
A lower monitoring level is available, in the TXG status area, for the following units:
PRPA: By clicking LB on the "PRPA1" or “PRPA2” button of the diagram, the following diagram
appears:
The new area represents the status of the PAM and control units. The colour of the TXG’s
elements changes depending on the alarm criteria as described in the 'Status Indicators’
subsection.
PA: By clicking LB on each power amplifier button of the diagram,for example “PA1”, the following
diagram appears:
The new area represents the status of the PAMs and control units. The colour of the TXG’s
elements changes depending on the alarm criteria as described in the 'Status Indicators’
subsection.
3.3.4.1.1.2 MWG
By clicking LB on the MWG block in the CMS Main Screen, the following diagram appears. By clicking
LB on the "PSR Main Screen" button of the diagram, the user returns to the main screen.
The colour of the MWG’s elements changes depending on the failure criteria as described in the
'Status Indicators’ subsection.
The suffix "_1" or "_2" is referred to channel 1 or 2 in the MWG.
3.3.4.1.1.3 GRPG
3.3.4.1.1.4 SDG
3.3.4.1.1.5 MWCG
PSA15V 1_1 and PSA15V 2_1, +15V Power Supply 1 and 2 (redundant element).
PSA15V 1_2 and PSA15V 2_2, -15V Power Supply 1 and 2 (redundant element).
By clicking LB on the MWCG block in the CMS Main Screen, the following diagram appears. By
clicking LB on the "PSR Main Screen" button of the diagram, the user returns to the main screen.
The colour of the MWCG’s elements changes depending on the alarm criteria as described in the
'Status Indicators’ subsection.
3.3.4.1.1.6 RXG
By clicking LB on one of the RXG blocks in the CMS Main Screen, the following diagram appears. By
clicking LB on the "PSR Main Screen" button of the diagram, the user returns to the main screen.
The colour of the RXG's elements changes depending on the failure criteria as described in the 'Status
Indicators’ subsection.
3.3.4.1.1.7 EPG
By clicking LB on one of the EPG blocks in the CMS Main Screen, the following diagram appears. By
clicking LB on the "PSR Main Screen" button of the diagram, the user returns to the main screen.
The colour of the EPG's elements changes depending on the failure criteria as described in the 'Status
Indicators’ subsection.
3.3.4.1.1.8 CPC
By clicking LB on one of the CPC blocks in the CMS Main Screen, the following diagram appears. By
clicking LB on the "PSR Main Screen" button of the diagram, the user returns to the main screen.
The colour of the CPC's elements changes depending on the failure criteria as described in the 'Status
Indicators’ subsection.
3.3.4.1.1.9 WCD
By clicking LB on the WCD block in the CMS Main Screen, the following diagram appears. By clicking
LB on the "PSR Main Screen" button of the diagram, the user returns to the main screen.
The colour of the WCD elements changes depending on the failure criteria as described in the 'Status
Indicators’ subsection.
In the upper zone of this area, it is possible to select between the parameter tabs of the system (LB
click).
3.3.4.1.2.1 GENERAL
When “General' tab is selected in Control Area window, the “General' tab content is shown on screen.
This window is shown in Figure 3.3.4.1.2-1.
3.3.4.1.2.1.1 Transmission
The radio button allows to start/stop transmission. When On is selected, the system transmits RF
power, so the echoes from targets are received and processed. When Off is selected, the system
does not transmit RF power, so no echoes from targets are received.
This parameter is related with the information shown in 3.3.4.1.1 in the Transmission Status.
This frame contains two boxes to introduce the offset for each encoder north adjustment.
Default Value: 0.000º.
Range Value: 0.000º to 360.000º.
3.3.4.1.2.1.3 Operation
Polarization Mode: The user can select Linear, Circular or Auto. When Auto is selected, the
polarization will be automatically selected by the PSR depending on the weather detection.
Default Value: Linear.
Active Channel Mode: Mode of operation for the active channel. There are three possibilities
(Normal, Test 1 and Test 2). Normal mode is for normal operation. Test modes are for test
purposes only and the system does not give radar data.
Default Value: Normal.
Standby Channel Mode: Mode of operation for the standby channel. There are three possibilities
(Normal, Test 1 and Test 2). Normal mode is for normal operation. Test modes are for test
purposes only and the system does not give radar data.
Default Value: Normal.
This button starts the Clear Day Map generation in the system.
When the system is generating the CDM, this button remains disabled in order to avoid new
commands during the process. This generation can take several minutes.
These radio buttons allow choosing the active element for each redundant one in the system (manual
selection), or setting the automatic selection. The active chain can be a whole channel or a mix
between both of them.
When Manual switching is selected the radiobuttons change to orange colour and the system is shown
in orange colour in the main screen.
NOTICE
The manual selection situation is a degraded situatio because it can provoke data
looses in case of failure.
This frame is disabled when Local is selected in the AGSU Local/Remote switch, avoiding the
possibility to command groups switching in this case.
Default Value: Channel 1 (manual selection) selected for all groups.
This selection affects the elements in the graphical displaying area described in paragraph 3.3.4.1.1.
The values for temperature of the different groups of the PSR System (TXG, GRPG1 and GRPG 2)
are shown in the General tab.
The values for SIC and SAC used by the PSR system are shown in the General tab.
Each Power Amplifier can be enabled or disabled independently. There is a radio button for each PA
to switch it On or Off.
The "Available only for Indra staff" parameters are only used by Indra operators during optimization.
Those parameters must not be modified after optimization.
Sensitivity: Selects the sensitivity level for R-CFAR and Clutter map processing (CM-CFAR) and
it is used to control false alarms. There are 8 predefined levels which are multiplied by the
threshold calculated in each process to modify sensitivity.
Sensitivity could be defined as the minimum threshold for detection; a sensitive system detects
very low level echoes but more false alarms. The lower the value for these parameters is, the
higher sensitivity and the higher possibility of false alarms (due to CFAR, Clutter Map or
Interference).
Default Value: 3.
Range: 1 to 8, integer.
Range offset: To correct the deviation between the detections and the real position (delay on the
transmitted signal, in NM).
Default Value: 0.
Range: -80 to 80.
Smooth Plot Position: When this option is enabled, the position reported in the plots will be the
one calculated on the tracking process.
Default value: Disabled.
ASTERIX output category: Selection of ASTERIX category for output radar data. Possible values:
Cat 34/48 and Cat 1/2. This selection affects the Data Output Status elements described in
3.3.4.1.1.
Default Value: ASTERIX cat 34/48.
Linear to Circular: Limit for automatic switching to circular polarization; Percentage value of range
cells with weather detection.
Default value: 0.5.
Circular to Linear: Limit for automatic switching to linear polarization; Percentage value of range
cells with weather detection.
Default value: 0.2
Selects the type of the test target to be injected in the system (Analog or Digital).
The frames in the tab change depending on the Test Target Type selected.
Selects the channel where the test signal will be injected. There are two buttons for each channel, one
for starting the injection, and the other one to stop the test signal injection.
Injection Mode: Addition or Substitution. Enabled only for Digital test targets.
Default Value: Addition.
Injection Point: DRC Input (IF) and MWG (RF). Enabled only for Analog test target.
Default Value: DRC Input (IF).
Ring Injection: Injects a ring of test targets. If enabled, the fields Initial Azimuth and Injection
Beams are disabled.
Default Value: Enabled.
This list allows the user to introduce up to 10 permanent echoes for detection performance. A
permanent echo is a point in the clutter map with high reflectivity.
For each Permanent Echo, the user introduces its azimuth and range, so the process will not reject
them as clutter. There is a checkbox to choose if the selected Permanent Echo is active or not (not
rejected or rejected).
It is possible to Apply a new Permanent Echo, Modify an existent one or Delete any of them.
Default Value: No echoes.
This tab shows some system parameters that allow the user to check the system performance. This
parameters are about the echoes introduced at Permanent Echoes tab.
Pd: Detection probability.
Rg Mean Error: Mean Error for calculated range in meters.
Rg Standard Deviation: Standard Deviation for calculated range in meters.
Az Mean Error: Mean Error for calculated azimuth in degrees.
AzDeviation: Standard Deviation for calculated azimuth in degrees.
This tab shows some system parameters that allow the user to check the system performance:
Noise level.
Relative level for test signals.
Stability.
Transmitted Power.
VSWR at transmitter output.
VSWR at antenna input.
Pulse Length.
This frame shows information about noise measurement in every processing channel (target and
weather, both beams and both diversities); in dBq (quantification values).
This frame is present for both active and standby tabs.
This frame shows information about the relative level of the IF test signal used for autotest; in dB.
This frame is present for both active and standby tabs.
This frame shows information about the relative level of the RF test signal used for autotest; in dB.
This frame is present for both active and standby tabs.
This frame shows information about the relative level of the signal for transmitter monitoring signal
used for autotest; in dB.
This frame is present only for active tab.
This frame shows information about the stability level of the IF test signal used for autotest; in dB.
This frame is present for both active and standby tabs.
This frame shows information about the stability level of the RF test signal used for autotest; in dB.
This frame is present for both active and standby tabs.
This frame shows information about the stability level of the signal for transmitter monitoring signal
used for autotest; in dB.
This frame is present only for active tab.
This tab allows application of configuration maps to configure the PSR system.
The radio button selects the type of map to be applied. There are 6 possibilities (Tracking zones,
Blanking, Digital STC, STC, Receiver states and Site Environment). Next to each radio button there is
a box showing the currently applied map for each type.
When a type of map is selected, the list on the right shows all the possible files to apply after clicking
the general Apply button. The box over the list shows the path where those files are. The box below
shows the selected map on the list.
The button Apply Map inside the frame sends the selected file to the radar.
3.3.4.2 Pedestal
To access the Pedestal subsystem, the following box in Radar Site screen should be clicked:
CMS of the system can integrate the control and monitoring of the pedestal subsystem into the
local/remote management.
The graphic interface is composed of buttons, edition fields and graphics, allowing the control and
visualization of the parameters in a quick and comfortable way.
This bar includes data about profile, control, system messages, master/slave condition, SLG/SRG
identification, system time and Indra logo.
See sections 3.3.1.3 and 3.3.2.2 for more details about the function of the top bar.
The pedestal elements shown in the graphic interface are the following:
The elements graphically represented and shown in the graphic area are:
Table 3.3.4.2.2-1. Graphical Elements
GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS
The general system status is shown by means of the graphic element (1).
When a failure occurs in the system, it will be indicated in red in the System Ready box. In this case, it
means that the system needs to be reset.
Once the system is rearmed with the key in the DRCG panel, it will be prepared again for normal
functionality and will be indicated in green in the System Ready box.
When the control is Local, because that position is selected in the DRCG Panel key, in rearming the
system, the operator must turn the key to the OFF position and then turn it again to the desired
position (LOCAL, MAINTENANCE or REMOTE).
When the control is Remote, the system will rearm itself automatically, thus it is not necessary for the
operator to turn the DRCG Panel Key.
Table 3.3.4.2.2.1-1. System Status
The system needs to be rearmed from the DRCG panel key if the control is Local, or it will rearm
SYSTEM READY
automatically if the control is Remote.
ENCODER 2 ON
Encoder 1 and 2 are switched on.
ENCODER 1 ON
ENCODER 1 ON
Encoder 1 is switched on and encoder 2 is switched off. This status is considered as degraded working of
the system, and this alarm will also be represented in orange in the pedestal box of the CMS main screen.
ENCODER 2 OFF
ENCODER 1 OFF
Encoder 1 is switched off and encoder 2 is switched on. This status is considered as degraded working of
the system, and this alarm will also be represented in orange in the pedestal box of the CMS main screen.
ENCODER 2 ON
ENCODER 1 OFF Encoder 1 and 2 are switched off. This status is considered as a critical failure in the system because the
radar does not have angular information. This alarm will also be represented with red colour in the
ENCODER 2 OFF pedestal box of the CMS main screen.
The system control is switched off. In this position, it is impossible to command the
antenna to turn from any possible control sources (DRCG panel, PLCP Panel or
Control Mode: OFF Pedestal CMS in the CMS). After the activation of any emergency interlock, if the
control type is local, it is necessary to rearm the system turning the DRCG panel key
to the Control Mode OFF position.
Control Mode: Maintenance The system must be controlled by means of the PLCP Panel. There is no other
control possible, neither the DRCG panel nor the CMS.
Control Mode: Local The system must be controlled by means of the controls and buttons in the DRCG
panel. The actions carried out from the CMS will not cause effect in the system.
The system must be controlled from the Pedestal management application in the
Control Mode: Remote CMS. The actions carried out from the DRCG panel will not cause effect in the
system.
Control mode: ERROR When there is incoherence in the control mode detected, the system will turn the
control mode box to red and with the text "ERROR".
The interlock chain status is shown by means of the graphic element (4). It represents the interlock
chain in the system. If all the interlocks are closed (normal operation), the box that represents each
one is shown in green. However, if any interlock is closed (failure in the system), the correspondent
box is shown in red. This is a critical failure because this implies that the antenna has stopped, thus it
is shown in red in the pedestal box in the CMS main screen.
As an option, depending on the customer needs, the interlock chain can include an additional element
for the Hatch as can be seen in the following figure.
The status of both drives is shown by means of the graphic elements (5) and (6).
When there is a failure in the drive, the alarm will appear in this area. If the alarm is not present, the
box disappears.
The possible alarms monitored are listed in Table 3.3.4.2.2.5-1:
CONTROLLER 1 FAILURE Failure in the pedestal inverter inside the DRCG Subsystem.
MOTOR 1 DRIVING FAILURE Failure in the movement transmission from the motor to the antenna.
In the previous table are the alarms for Drive 1 (element (5)). Same alarms are presented for Drive 2
(element (6)).
The state of both motors is shown by means of the graphical elements (7) and (8). They indicate if the
motors are running or stopped. When the motors are running, it is indicated in green and with the text
"MOTOR 1 ON" and /or "MOTOR 2 ON". When the motors are stopped, it is indicated in orange and
with the text "MOTOR 1 OFF" and /or "MOTOR 2 OFF".
If one of the motors is stopped, it is considered that the system is working in a degraded way, so the
pedestal box in the CMS main screen is orange.
If both motors are stopped, the antenna will be stopped and the radar will stop the RF transmission.
This situation is represented in the CMS main screen with the pedestal box in red.
The status of both clutches is shown by means of the graphical elements (9) and (10).
Each motor is equipped with a clutch to enable/disable the movement transmission to the pinions. It is
possible to disengage the clutches, so the movement is not transmitted. If both clutches are
disengaged, the antenna will be stopped.
When a clutch is disengaged, a red box sign appears to indicate the problem.
SUMP OIL LEVEL Critical oil level in the sump. This situation is dangerous for the pedestal integrity.
The obstruction lights status is shown by means of the graphic element (12).
When obstruction lights are installed, they are controlled by means of the switch in the DRCG front
panel or by means of a crepuscular sensor.
When the obstructions lights are ON, it is indicated in the Pedestal CMS by
OBSTRUCTION LIGHTS ON
means of the sign. When the lights are off, the sign disappears
The antenna turning status is shown by means of the graphic element (13).
The antenna turning status is shown with a green sign with the text "ANTENNA TURNING", or a red
sign with the text "ANTENNA STOPPED".
The antenna is stopped. The red colour indicates a critical failure in the system. This alarm will
ANTENA STOPPED
also be represented in red in the pedestal box of the CMS main screen.
Clicking LB in the graphic element (14) quits the CMS Pedestal application and returns to the CMS
main screen.
This area is located in the lower part of the screen and allows configuring the pedestal equipment.
The buttons located in this zone show some special information about the system and allow the motor
operation to be controlled. The elements of this area are:
Value parameters for Motor 1 and Motor 2 are only read values. The user can obtain information
about the motor status by means of these values:
Power: The power consumption of the motor in kW.
Current: The current consumption of the motor in Amperes.
Torque: The percentage of nominal torque value used in the motor.
Speed: The motor contribution to the antenna speed.
In normal operation, both motors have the same speed that is equal to the antenna
speed.
Vibration: The motor vibration measured with a sensor optionally installed in each motor.
Only applicable if sensor installed.
Control parameters. Here, the operator can operate both motors:
Motor 1 (2) ON:
Pressing ON Button, Motor 1 (2) starts to work.
Both Motors ON
Pressing "BOTH MOTORS ON" Button, both motors start to work.
Motor 1 (2) OFF
When OFF Button is pressed, a confirmation window appears:
Pressing "Accept" Button stops Motor 1 (2) and the window closes.
Pressing "Cancel" closes the window without any action.
NOTE: If one motor is already stopped and the user stops the other motor, the command
will stop antenna rotation.
Pressing "Accept" Button stops both motors and the window closes.
Pressing "Cancel" closes the window without any action.
NOTE: This command stops both motors. That will cause the antenna to stop and no more
targets will be received.
There are two ways to configure the parameters of the NTP Timeserver Clock Unit: Local Mode &
Remote Mode.
Local Mode:
Used during the first time that the clock is put into operation.
Keys and display are located on the clock front panel.
The user must use those keys to configure the NTP Timeserver Clock Unit.
Below is an example of the screens and options displayed on the LCD menu of the NTP
equipment:
The options to be configured in the menu and their values are the following:
REFERENCE TIME.
SETUP OUTPUTS.
ENABLE OUTPUTS
SERIAL → always.
PULSES → always.
SERIAL OUTPUTS
SETUP COM 0 → 9600 701.
MODE → per second.
STRING COM 0 → RACAL.
SETUP COM 1 → 9600 701.
MODE → per second.
STRING COM 1 → RACAL.
TIME SERVICE
LOCAL STRATUM → 1.
NETWORK
GLOBAL Cfg.
HOSTNAME → lantime L1 or lantime L2 (depending on the channel configured).
DOMAIN → Meinberg.de.
NAME SRV → 0.0.0.0.
SYSLOG → 0.0.0.0
NETW. LED:
ETH0 → x
INTERFACES
IPV4 PARAMETER:
ETH0.
DHCP → Disabled.
ADDR → 214.25.250.80 or 214.25.249.80 (depending on the channel configured).
NETMASK → 255.255.255.0
DEF. GATEWAY → 0.0.0.0.
LINK MODE → Autosensing.
SERVICES
SSH → on.
FTP → on.
TELN → on.
SNMP → on.
Ipv6 → on.
HTTP → on.
HTTPS → on.
NETB → on.
SYSTEM
SET TIME ZONE
SAVING OFF → UTC +00:00.
SAVING ON → UTC +00:00.
After configuring all the parameters, the text "Please Wait" will be displayed on the LCD
screen.
For changes to take effect, user must restart the NTP by pressing the power button on the
rear panel of the NTP equipment.
To switch on the NTP, user must press the same power button.
Remote Mode:
Computer connected to an Ethernet port of the Clock Unit via LAN.
By clicking over NTP server box on the main screen 3.3.2, the application shows the following
screen:
Access through a web browser, via HTTP or HTTPS, putting the corresponding IP address
of the Clock Unit.
User name (root) and password (timeserver).
After logging on the main screen, the user can configure the parameters on the NTP
Timeserver Clock unit.
This access from the CMS contains the "Lantime configuration utility", with the information
window and the Function buttons to access to the Configuration & Management areas.
From the Configuration & Management areas, it is possible to configure and change the
configuration options set with Local Mode.
Notification
Security
NTP
Local
Statistics
A Plan Position Indicator (PPI) application is installed in CMS and SRG workstation for maintenance
purposes.
The PPI application runs under the CMS application, and therefore under SRG. It may display, record
and reproduce synthetic data from radar with PPI display (Polar Position).
This area is composed of tabs "File", "Filter", "Range", "Maps", "View", "Options", INDRA logo with
version information, shortcut keys to menus, CMS overall status and return button. In case of SRG
machines, it includes the name of Radar Location just next to the LAN 2 button. In addition, the overall
status indicator is composed of two blocks, to show the general state of the SRG application, besides
the status of the CMS application.
Central Area: Shows the map and a graphical representation of the targets.
The bottom bar displays information about coordinates of the cursor, LAD (Line Azimuth Distance),
antenna angle, time, plots and tracks.
The operator will take action on PPI by using the Keyboard and Mouse.
The user can enter data in different ways and do this in many cases through a selection window:
Window relocation
A selected window will be relocated by the following procedures:
Pressing with the LB on the edge of it and, holding down the button, scroll to the desired
position.
Select the window. Press ALT + F7. Move the mouse to the selected location. Click LB on
the chosen area.
The following sections describe in detail each of the tabs and buttons that make up the upper bar.
The upper bar can be customized by clicking with RB on it and selecting the options you want to
display.
3.3.4.4.3.1 RETURN
This button is used to close PPI application and return to the overall application CMS.
3.3.4.4.3.2 FILTER
Clicking with LB on FilterLabel Filter or FilterRadar Data Filter provides access to the filter
selection window to apply the labels and radar data.
Figure 3.3.4.4.3.2-1. “Label Filter” and “Radar Data Filter” Windows Access
Label Filter Window: Allows change in the tag values of the plot painted on the PPI.
Ident Airplane: Show/hide the aircraft identity.
A Code.
C Code.
Airplane Address: Show/hide the aircraft direction.
Number of Replies: Show/hide the number of replies.
UTC Time: Show time.
Track Number.
Speed.
Orientation.
3.3.4.4.3.3 RANGE
By clicking with the LB on this tab, it opens a menu where the user can choose the resolution in the
layout he wants, with the limited range between 4 and 512 NM. Depending on the range selected, the
window expands or shrinks. The lower the selected range, the higher the resolution displayed.
3.3.4.4.3.4 MAPS
By clicking with LB on the Map button, it opens a drop down menu that shows the possible maps that
the user can choose from to represent on screen. To select the desired map, you must click with LB
on the map name to be displayed. When a map is selected, the map icon in the upper bar appears
pressed.
3.3.4.4.3.5 VIEW
By clicking on this tab and selecting "Control scans, you can reach the window SCANS Control",
where you can set the number of historical plots.
3.3.4.4.3.6 OPTIONS
From the options menu, the tabs Sweeping, NM/Meter, LAN 1/LAN2: Operating Port can be accessed.
Sweeping: Line to display the radar scan.
NM/Meter: To switch the units of measurement between nautical miles and meters.
LAN1: Operating Port: Select the LAN 1 network as ASTERIX data entry. The LAN selected
appears in the central area of the upper bar.
LAN2: Operating Port: Select the LAN 2 network as ASTERIX data entry. The LAN selected
appears in the central area of the upper bar.
3.3.4.4.3.7 VERSION
If you click with LB on the logo INDRA, the system displays a pop-up with the release of the PPI
application.
3.3.4.4.3.8 TIME
This zone only exists in the PPI applications that are installed on a SRG equipment, and its function is
to present on the screen the name of the radar that the user has selected.
This indicator shows the overall state in which the application SLG is (and SRG in case that the
equipment is SRG), and depending on this state, the indicator colour varies:
GREEN: The state of the applications is OK.
RED: One or more applications has critical failure.
ORANGE: State in one or more applications degraded / non-critical failure.
WHITE: Undetected state of other applications.
Antenna angle.
Time.
Plots.
Tracks.
Displays the coordinates in meters or nautical miles of the mouse cursor on the display of radar data.
3.3.4.4.7 TIME
3.3.4.4.8 PLOTS
3.3.4.4.9 TRACKS
This area shows the representation of radar data that are selected (LAN 1, LAN2).
Through the tabs “Label Filter" and "Data Filter" are determined the labels and radar data to apply.
Label Filter:
Ident Airplane: Shows/Hides the identity of the aircraft (call sign).
A Code: A Code.
C Code: C Code.
Airplane Address: Shows/Hides the direction of aircraft (ICAO address).
Number of Replies: Shows/Hides the number of replies.
UTC Time: Displays the data reception time.
Track number: Shows/hides track number.
Speed: Aircraft speed.
Data Filter:
Selected Codes: Select a certain code A.
Ranges: Determines the radar scope.
Code Types: Code Types (A, C).
Report Type: Type of report.
By clicking with the LB on a plot, a window pop-up appears with information from the selected aircraft.
The Control and Monitoring System can be configured from an application named "Configurator". This
application is accessed by LB clicking in the Last Event area in the Top Bar (see section 3.2.1):
If the user chooses the Configurator option, a window appears asking for the user validation.
Once the user has introduced the correct user and password, the Configurator window is opened and
the user can establish all the parameters and configurations of the SLG or SRG.
The Configurator application is not the same in the SLG and SRG.
Displays the following window, where it is possible to set the data to mount the USB and
save the configuration before clicking on the "Accept" button.
Displays the following window, where it is possible to mount the USB and load the file that
contains the configuration saved before clicking on the "Accept" button.
Exit
The Configurator application will be closed. The system will ask if the user wants to apply the
changes done.
Help
About
This menu displays information about the version of Configurator application:
The user has to click in Accept button to exit the help window.
In the lowest part of the Configurator window, there are five buttons common in each tab of
Configurator application:
Figure 3.3.4.5.1.3-2. Configurator SLG. General Tab. Management System General Data
From this area, the name of the site and the language of the Site are configured.
Subsystems Management.
From this area, the subsystems that the CMS has to control and monitor are configured. The
configuration allows enabling, disabling and choosing the model of each possible subsystem.
From this area, a user with profile 5 will be able to create, delete and modify users. Also if possible, to
change the password of the users.
External management
From this tab, the multicast IP addresses for external control and monitoring data distribution by both
LANs are configured. This flow will be sent to SRG by the Radar Communication System.
3.3.4.5.2.1 MENU
The options in the Menu of Configurator application in the SRG are the same as in the SLG. The only
difference is that the configuration and parameters loaded and saved are SRG configuration and
parameters instead of SLG configuration and parameters. See section 3.3.4.5.1.1.
Route List:
From this area, it is possible to en-route the management data received by the SRG to other IP
addresses.
Users Management:
From this area, a user with profile 5 will be able to create, delete and modify SRG users. Also if
possible, to change the password of the users.
From this tab, new radar sites can be managed. It can be divided into the following areas:
Sites:
In this area are defined a list of possible radar sites to be controlled and monitored. It is necessary to
fill all the data of the site to be added to the list. These sites will not be controlled and monitored until
they are added to communication area.
Communications:
In this area, the radar site to be controlled and monitored are defined:
Site area: This area shows the radar sites that are currently being controlled and monitored.
To add a new radar site, the user should click in "New" button and choose a radar site from
the list with the available radar sites (previously added to Sites area).
Communications for each site: To finish properly the creation of a new radar site, it is
necessary to configure its communication parameters.
The Report Manager application allows generating a wide variety of reports concerning alarms and
user actions, which are registered in the system.
To access the Reports Manager application, user has to select "REPORTS" button in the Top Bar.
(See Figure 3.3.4.6-1).
Once this button is pressed, the interface shown in Figure 3.3.4.6-2 appears on screen.
The left zone gives information on the application itself: Name of the application, application
version and Site.
The central zone prints information about the user: User's name, its profile and its type.
The right zone shows INDRA logo, the date and time of the system.
Central zone:
The central zone contains a series of tabs that represent the applications or subsystems that
generate events (alarms and user actions). A list that contains all the reports that have been
created previously appears as well. On the right, a column with the following actions is presented:
Open, Copy, Delete, Rename and New.Each one of the applications that can produce user
actions and alarms is represented in each one of the tabs that appear in the central zone of the
"Report Manager", including the "MISCELLANEOUS" tab, which gives access to a variety of
stored mixed information, including alarms or user actions of more than one application
simultaneously.
The reports that have been created previously are located in the corresponding tab and they are
shown in the corresponding text field. The files are presented showing their names, date and time
of their last modification, and their size in bytes.
Next to the list of reports, there are 5 buttons: Open, Copy, Delete, Rename and New.
Open button: allows the visualization of the selected report out of the list. Profile 0 is enough
to open a report.
The application that is required to visualize one report depends on the extension that the file
has (gedit for .txt, Acrobat Reader for .pdf and Mozilla Firefox for.html).
Copy button: allows the copy of the report selected in the list to an USB device. Profile 0 is
enough to copy a report.
Delete button: this is used to delete the report selected in the list. Profile 0 is enough to
delete a report.
Once the profile is acquired (if done), the following window appears on screen to confirm the
deletion of the report.
Rename button: allows changing the name of the report selected in the list.
In order to execute this action it is necessary to acquire higher profile level. Once user has
logged in, the following window is shown:
Report Type: The first zone is dedicated to the selection of the report type that the user wants to
create.
Figure 3.3.4.6-17. New Report - Report Type and Alarm Type section
If the type of selected report is User Actions, the use of the filter is not allowed.
When the New Report window appears, options by default are "Alarms" and "All".
Application / Equipment: This area is shown different according to the CMS level where the Reports
Manager application was accessed (SRG, SLG, etc).
This zone allows selecting the application/s that user wants to make the report about. The applications
listed (tree form) are according to the CMS level where the reports manager is accessed and to the
type of report selected as well.
If the type is User Actions, the tree presents those applications that have user actions defined.
If the type is Statistics or Alarms, the tree represents those applications that can cause alarms on
the system.
The tree does not show just the applications, but also the subsystems in which the applications are
divided, and their corresponding alarms or user actions.
This way it is possible to create a report with the alarms or user actions affecting an application, to
create a report on the occurrences of a specific alarm or user action, or a report of an application
subsystem, etc.
User can create a new report of all the alarms that have occurred in an application, or even a new
report of the alarms during a certain period of time. This is done by selecting time interval or not.
Time Period: Selects the period of time that will be included in the report information.
If the "See All" option is selected, the interval selection window gets inhibited.
However, if the chosen option is "Choose an Interval", the interval selection parameters will be active.
By means of those, user can set the interval: writing it, using the combo-box menus, or selecting the
date with the "Cal" (calendar) button.
Output File: The last zone is the one corresponding to the output file format, where user can select
the output file format and write the name of the file.
In the lower part of the window, there are the two buttons Generate and Cancel.
Pressing Cancel the screen is closed and it returns to the main screen; pressing Generate all the
entered data are verified and the report is generated.
If there are any mistakes in the introduction of data, the corresponding error message is shown and
user is returned to the New Report window to correct the error.
If there is less than 10% of hard disk capacity available, a warning message will be shown and the
report will not be created.
If there is no error, the corresponding report is generated.
To access the Radar Communication System, the following box in Radar Site screen should be
clicked:
The graphic interface is composed of buttons, edition fields, graphic windows, etc. that allow setting
the adequate configuration in a fast and easy way.
The SDCS management applications have the same user interface and the basic elements are
common.
This bar includes data about profile, control, system messages, master/slave condition, SLG/SRG
identification, system time and Indra logo.
See section 3.2.1 for more details about the function of the top bar.
Monitor is the central area on screen and shows the architecture of the system (X.25 or LAN network);
it is composed of several components such as SDCS, LAN networks, Serial networks, ASTERIX traffic
delays and CMS main screen access.
LAN Networks:
Red: Bad operation.
Green: Operation is correct.
White: There is no signal.
SDCS Equipment
Red: Bad operation, internal failure of the SDCS application.
Orange: Degraded operation (failure in one of the LAN interfaces) or “Forced mode”
selected.
Green: Correct operation, interfaces and SDCS equipment.
White: There is no signal received, total loss of connection with SDCS equipment. The
SDCS application is not running correctly or there is no signal over any of its interfaces.
Brown: “Blocked” equipment by another management application (GestApp) or “Inhibited”
equipment.
ASTERIX delays show the delays of the ASTERIX data corresponding to each SDCS, according to
the following colour criteria:
Delays shown in green: Correct data delays for ASTERIX information.
Delays shown in orange: Degraded data delays for ASTERIX information.
Delays shown in red: Critical data delays for ASTERIX information.
NOTE: These areas with degraded or critical delays have configurable time periods.
Pressing with left mouse button over this field shows the main window of the SLG.
System may be configured by a serial communication network X.25 or by an external local area
network. In the figure below is shown the architecture based on external local area network.
Every element in the display is coded with the colour criterion detailed previously.
This area is located in the lower part of the screen and allows configuring the SDCS equipment. The
available tabs are:
General.
Flows.
Interfaces LAN.
Statistics.
AST Statistics.
SDCS Versions.
In the lowest part of the configuration area, there are four buttons that are common to all the tabs, and
that provide the possibility of:
Apply: Confirm the changes selected in the current tab. This is only applicable to the “Serial
Interfaces” tab.
Cancel: Cancel the changes selected. This is only applicable to the “Serial Interfaces” tab.
Print: Print the data contained in the active window.
Copy: Copy the data contained in the active window in an external USB drive.
3.3.4.7.3.1 GENERAL
This tab allows changing the generic operational parameters of each SDCS. For each SDCS (it is
indicated which SDCS is being configured in the upper left corner of the frame), the following
configuration options are available:
COMMAND ACTION
Last Reset - Indicates the Time and Date of the latest reset performed.
Read from USB - Reads the SDCS configuration from an external USB drive.
For LAN architecture, there are two SDCSs. For Serial Line architecture, there are four SDCSs.
NOTE: Commands “Write on USB”, “Read from USB” and “Remote Connection” are only available
from the physical position where the SDCS is located, that is, these operations are available
for local SDCS when the actions are taken from SLG.
3.3.4.7.3.2 FLOWS
This tab includes all the available options relative to the flows management.
This frame selects which of the SDCSs available is monitored, to see its associated flows.
This frame allows selecting which mode is going to be monitored, to see its associated flows.
The different flows can be managed (created, modified and/or erased) from this tab. In the central list,
the current available flows are shown.
If one flow is selected out of the list, the lower fields show its associated information.
NOTE: The amount of inputs and outputs is according to the installed hardware.
3.3.4.7.3.2.3.1 Delete and Modify One Flow
These buttons, located in the right part of the tab, allows deleting and modifying the selected flow.
To delete one particular flow, user must select it with mouse left button click and select “Delete”. A
pop-up window will be shown requesting for confirmation; once confirmed, the flow will be erased.
To modify one flow, user must configure the following fields once selected one particular field. After
performing the changes, user must confirm them pressing mouse left button over “Modify”.
COMMON PARAMETERS
Command Action
Priority - Establish the priority associated to the flow (‘1’ is the highest one).
LAN_X LAN Input/Output (It is indicated which LAN line it refers to).
Type X.25 X.25 Input/Output (only available in case of serial line architecture).
LAN INPUT/OUTPUT
Command Action
Port 2000~65535 Reception port. Valid values between 2000 and 65535.
X.25 INPUT/OUTPUT
Command Action
N/A
HDLC INPUT/OUTPUT
Command Action
N/A
This tab allows configuring every parameter relating the network interfaces.
This frame allows displaying the particular SDCS whose network interfaces configuration is going to
be monitored.
3.3.4.7.3.3.2 IP Configuration
This tab allows displaying the network interfaces configuration for each SDCS (IP Address, Network
mask, etc.).
It also displays the IP address associated to the dual SDCS by means of the “SDCS Partner IP
Address”, in case that the system is to be configured in “Master/Slave” mode (only one out of the two
SDCS will write on LAN lines).
From this tab, serial interfaces existing in the system can be configured.
NOTE: This tab is not available if there isn't any serial line interface in the system.
This area displays the available interfaces in the SDCS and the defined parameters.
3.3.4.7.3.4.2.1 HDLC Serial Line
From this area, the configuration parameters of a HDLC serial line can be modified.
The configurable parameters available for HDLC lines are shown in the following table:
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION
Serial Interface - HW serial interfaces available and not allocated to other serial interfaces.
The configurable parameters available for X.25 lines are shown in the following table:
Table 3.3.4.7.3.4.2.2-1. Configuration Values for X.25 Serial Lines
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION
Serial Interface - HW serial interfaces available and not allocated to other serial interfaces.
Speed 9600, 19200, 38400,... List that shows the available speeds.
In addition to these parameters, the configuration of a X.25 serial line has other detailed parameters
than can be configured by clicking on X.25 conf button.
3.3.4.7.3.4.2.2.1 X.25 Parameters
From this area, several parameters of X.25 serial line can be shown and modified.
Interface X.25
The parameters that can be modified are shown in the following table:
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
COUNTERS
Virtual Channels
The parameters that can be modified are shown in the following table:
Table 3.3.4.7.3.4.2.2.1-2. Virtual Channel Parameters
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION
Num. Virtual C. 1-100 Maximum number of virtual channels that can be used
To carry out a modification in a virtual channel, it is only necessary to select the virtual channel in the
list, change the desired parameter and click on "Modify". If the user wants to discard the changes, he
should click on "Cancel".
3.3.4.7.3.5 STATISTICS
The left frame within this tab is used to select SDCS, Mode, Flow and refresh time, whose statistics
are going to be displayed.
Figure 3.3.4.7.3.5.1-2. SDCS and Flow Selection for Serial Line Configuration
To monitor a particular statistic about a flow, it is necessary to select the appropriate SDCS, the
operational mode and the flow out of the lower menu. Statistics may be refreshed according to the
selected value.
This frame shows the statistics about the selected flow. The processed packets and the lost packets
for each one of the inputs and outputs defined for the selected flow are shown.
It is possible to monitor data about the packets that have been queued due to a system overload, as it
is shown in the following table:
COMMAND ACTION
STORED/DISCARD PACKETS
MEAN TIMES
TMFFT - Mean waiting time in the sending queue for the sent packets.
The flow that is being shown on screen may be restarted by pressing the button “Reset Flow
Statistics”. Once the reset is done, the date and time are updated in the frame “Starting Date/Time”.
This tab shows the statistics associated to ASTERIX data sorted by ASTERIX category. Only the flows
with priority 1 and whose name is “ASTERIX” will be processed.
This frame allows selecting the SDCS whose ASTERIX statistics will be monitored.
Using these pull-down lists, the ASTERIX category associated to the traffic, as well as the number of
scans, are selected; these parameters are used for the statistics calculation.
This frame shows the ASTERIX statistics associated to the categories that were selected in the
“ASTERIX categories” selection frame (See the previous section).
These statistics are shown both scan by scan and each number of scans defined in “ASTERIX
categories” frame. (See the previous section). The data that are shown are:
Mean: mean delay of the data in the calculation time.
th
Percentile 99: 99 Percentile of the delay in the calculation time.
Maximum: Maximum delay in the calculation time.
Minimum: Minimum delay in the calculation time.
Standard Deviation: Standard deviation associated to the delay in the calculation time.
Nr. Samples: Amount of samples.
Delay: Delay of the latest datum.
AST Cat.: ASTERIX Category.
This window allows configuring all the critical thresholds and degraded thresholds for the delay in the
ASTERIX data associated to all the categories. In the case the delays are over, these thresholds, the
alarms associated to the ASTERIX delays, will be activated in the general window using the following
colour criterion:
Delays in green colour: ASTERIX data delay below the defined limits.
Delays in orange colour: ASTERIX data delay in degraded area.
Delays in red colour: ASTERIX data delay in critical area.
The configuration of these values should be done from SLG0 if possible (either for local SDCS or
remote SDCS, if these last are present). To carry on this configuration, the particular SDCS must be
selected.
To establish an appropriate configuration for these thresholds, the following items shall be taken into
account:
The fields for every category must be configured between 0 and 10.000 ms (even in the unused
data categories). If any field is configured with “0 ms”, the associated box of the ASTERIX delay
for the particular SDCS will be shown in red colour.
It is recommended to configure the maximum allowed value (10.000 ms) for the delays of the
local SDCS (both critical and degraded), as the misses in Ethernet connections are minimum and
insignificant.
To determine the appropriate values either for the configuration of the critical threshold or the
degraded threshold of the remote SDCS, it will be necessary to perform an analysis of the mean
delays obtained in the ASTERIX Statistics tab. It is recommended to configure the degraded
threshold (alarm is shown in orange colour) with two times the mean delay (double), and to
configure the critical threshold (alarm is shown in red colour) with three times the mean delay
(triple).
After analyzing the results, user will decide the most adequate final configuration for the thresholds
values. Once that all the values are configured (both local SDCS and remote SDCS (if applicable) for
every category), user must press “Apply” button to make the changes effective.
After performing the configuration, it is recommended to restart both SLG0 and SLG1 in a sequential
way (SLG0 at first place and after this one has completely started, SLG1).
To assure the proper operation of the delay alarm, it is required for every SDCS to be synchronized
with NTP servers, both in local and remote positions.
From this window, user can see the version installed in each SDCS:
Out of the whole group of controls and indicators available in the system, in this manual are described
some of the most significant ones, in user interfacing terms. For each one, physical and functional
descriptions are detailed (references to technical manuals are included when further information is
required).
4. SYSTEM OPERATION
4.1 INTRODUCTION
This section shows the operating instructions for the power-up, power-down, emergency stop and post
emergency power-up procedures.
It defines as well a series of procedures for the normal operation with the different modules comprising
the system: power up, initial configuration, etc.
Out of the whole group of controls and indicators available in the system, in this manual are described
some of the most significant ones, in user interfacing terms. For each one, physical and functional
descriptions are detailed (references to technical manuals are included when further information is
required). For the controls not described in this document, a list containing all of them is included.
NOTICE
When the supply is disabled (using the switch at the front panel), the /DC_OK
indicator will flash instead of going off. The supply is not producing DC voltage, but
does not have a fault either.
NOTICE
AGSU Unit is for maintenance purposes only, not for normal operation use.
NOTICE
When the supply is disabled (using the switch at the front panel), the /DC_OK
indicator will flash instead of going off. The supply is not producing DC voltage, but
does not have a fault either.
Via the DRCG control panel, the status of the pedestal can be monitored and the motors can be
operated manually. Also, their operation can be interrupted in the event of a foreseeable emergency
situation.
As shown in the Figure 4.2.1.3-1, the DRCG control panel is composed of the elements included in
Table 4.2.1.3-1.
ID NAME DESCRIPTION
For the PTCP, that is the control panel installed in pedestal room for maintenance purposes, the
elements are shown in the Figure 4.2.1.3-2 and listed in Table 4.2.1.3-2.
ID NAME DESCRIPTION
For controls and indicators of COTS equipment, the user should consult the corresponding manual.
WARNING
WARNING
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The system includes a unit that contains a radioactive isotope (Tritium, H or T) in less than 1%. The
tube is an exempt device and normal handling will present no radiation problems. For more
information see APPENDIX A RECEIVER PROTECTOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
CAUTION
To ensure safety and avoid mechanical accidents, the following instructions should
be followed:
Motion radar areas must be clear and well delimited.
Motion Radar areas must never be accessed during antenna turning.
NOTICE
When the supply is disabled (using the switch at the front panel), the /DC_OK
indicator will flash instead of going off. The supply is not producing DC voltage, but
does not have a fault either.
Safety Conditions
N/A.
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
1) Radar System must have been powered up following procedure described in paragraph 4.3.3. After that, an automatic starting
process is initiated.
Procedure:
User can handle the main Radar functionalities through the UCS by carrying out the following procedure:
2) Enter the interrogator application by clicking MSSR box on SLG main screen.
3) Select the Control mode according to user's location:
a) Click LB over Control button.
Control Button
b) For SLG: Select Local.
c) For SRG: "Control Mode: Remote" is required for acquiring profile in SRG. This can be done in two ways:
Manually: Change from Local to Remote on SLG.
Automatically: After a period of time without activity in the SLG.
NOTE: Changing Control Mode from Local to Remote on SRG is not allowed.
NOTE: Changing the control mode provokes that the current user loses the profile if there is any user logged in.
4) Log in:
a) Click LB over PROFILE button.
This can be done from either from local or remote positions in the CMS system; in both cases, the login request is
added to the local stations applications logs.
Final State
User achieves the profile level selected and controlling operations get available for user customization. This situation will last till the period
selected is over, or until user releases profile in the indicated way.
Safety Conditions
CAUTION
CAUTION
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
Final State
Safety Conditions
DANGER
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
To activate the Indra PSR, the steps described below shall be followed:
1) Switch on the Main power circuit-breaker in GRPG and TXG.
2) Switch on all the other circuit-breakers in GRPG and TXG.
3) Verify in the CMS that the system is in Operative state without any alarm or failure.
Final State
Safety Conditions
NOTICE
Every SLG and SRG are HP workstations, Linux version CentOS 5.2, and the
procedures to power up all of them are identical for both kinds of workstations.
CAUTION
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
Final State
Safety Conditions
DANGER
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
1) If the “RESTARTED SYSTEM” lamp is OFF, the mode selector must be previously placed in the position “OFF” and return to
"LOCAL" or "MAINTENANCE" position later. Once the “RESTARTED SYSTEM” lamp is ON, the drive system is controlled from the
door of the DRCG (LOCAL mode) or PTCP (MAINTENANCE mode). By means of the buttons set in the door, it is possible to give the
order to start or stop the transmission line 1, the transmission line 2, or both lines.
2) Check that interlock lamps are disabled (see paragraph 4.2.1.3).
The following paragraphs describe the different start procedures afforded.
3) Start Motor 1 or Motor 2: In this operation mode, only one motor is running. This operates independently and it receives its speed
by CAN communication from the PLC.
START MOTOR
RESTARTED START UP
SYSTEM MOTOR OFF WARNING MOTOR ON
START MOTOR 1
RESTARTED
START UP
SYSTEM
WARNING
START MOTOR 2
Final State
After any of these procedures the antenna drive system should start turning.
NOTICE
To allow controlling the pedestal from the CMS, the mode selector must be set to
REMOTE position.
Safety Conditions
N/A.
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
1) Switching on is performed using the power ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of each SDCS device.
Final State
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4.3.3.5 LAN Switches Power Up Procedure
Safety Conditions
DANGER
NOTICE
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
1) Switch-ON: Locate the Main power cord and connect it to the Main socket.
Power Connector
Switch Rear View
Final State
Safety Conditions
N/A.
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
Final State
Safety Conditions
N/A.
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
To deactivate the Indra PSR, the steps described below must be followed:
1) Open DKA. In the screen, select System -> Shutdown. Once the computer is off, press the switch off button at the front if needed.
This step must be performed in both channels.
2) Shutdown the Main circuit breaker (Main Power) at the front of the TXG.
3) Shut down every group circuit breakers at the front of the GRPG (SDG, MWCG/MWPG, SWR 1, SWR 2, DKA/CPC 1, DKA/CPC 2,
RXG 1, RXG 2, EPG 1, EPG 2).
4) Shut down the main circuit breaker (Main power 1 and Main Power 2) at the front of each GRPG channel.
Final State
Safety Conditions
NOTICE
Every SLG and SRG are HP workstations, Linux version CentOS 5.2, and the
procedures to power down all of them are identical for both kinds of workstations.
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
Shutdown Window
If user selects 'y', the station begins the shutdown procedure.
If user selects 'n', the shutdown process is aborted.
2) Emergency Shutdown:
This consists of shutting down the station pressing the power switch that is located in the front part of the equipment until the
station's power LED goes off.
Although equipment is protected from this shut down method, it is not recommended except for emergency cases.
Final State
Safety Conditions
NOTICE
Every SLG and SRG are HP workstations, Linux version CentOS 5.2, and the
procedures to power down all of them are identical for both kinds of workstations.
CAUTION
Do not perform the SLG Reboot procedure in all workstations simultaneously.
This may cause the databases are not properly synchronized.
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
This procedure is used to restart the station without shutting them down.
User must select in the "Last Event area" within the Top bar (see section 3.2.1.5) the REBOOT option from the SLG/SRG pull-down
menu.
Reboot Window
If user selects 'y', the station begins the rebooting process.
If user selects 'n', the reboot process is aborted.
Final State
Safety Conditions
DANGER
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
The different stop procedures afforded are detailed in the following paragraphs.
Stop motor 1 or motor 2: In this operation mode, only one motor is running. This operates independently and it receives its speed
by CAN communication from the PLC.
RESTARTED
MOTOR ON MOTOR OFF
SYSTEM
STOP MOTOR
RESTARTED
SYSTEM
STOP MOTOR 1
STOP MOTOR 2
RESTARTED
MOTOR 2 OFF
SYSTEM
MOTOR 2 ON MOTOR 2 ON
Final State
Safety Conditions
DANGER
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
1) Switching off is performed using the power ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of each SDCS device.
Final State
Safety Conditions
N/A.
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
1) Using an Ethernet standard cable, connect any port of the switch to a PC.
2) Change the IP address of your PC to:
IP address: 192.168.1.XXX (XXX from 2 to 24).
Netmask: 255.255.255.0.
3) Open a web browser and introduce the previous IP: http://IP address.
4) In the Configuration menu, select the option “Basic Setting/ IP Setup” and configure it as follows (static IP address):
IP Address: 214.25.250.90 (LAN1) / 214.25.249.90 (LAN2).
IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0.
5) Then, configure the IP of the PC with the next values:
IP Address: 214.25.250.xxx (xxx should have a value different from the used ones).
Netmask: 255.255.255.0.
Enter the Configuration menu again, following the previous steps, and press “Save” in the “Basic Setting/ IP Setup” menu.
6) Reboot the Switch, unplugging and plugging again the power cord.
Final State
LAN Switch is configured and provides communication with the rest of elements by LAN.
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4.3.4.7 LAN Switches Power Down Procedure
Safety Conditions
DANGER
NOTICE
These Switches do not have Mains switch.
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
1) Switch-OFF: Locate the Main power cord and disconnect it from the Main socket.
Power Connector
Switch Rear View
Final State
Safety Conditions
CAUTION
An emergency stop shall be performed only when any dangerous situation could
damage site personnel and/or in case of critical failures in Radar System or some of
its equipment
NOTICE
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
Final State
Safety Conditions
N/A
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
The SDG unit is responsible for performing switching functions between different groups (contains the information of the active
group/board), both for signal and control purposes. It establishes the signal distribution to the active group, selected by the operator or due
to a fault. SDG receives the ACP/ARP signals from encoders (TSU) and sends them to the EPG and to the Secondary Radar.
The selection of the active group is done by means of two units in the system: Signal Distribution Control Unit (SDCU) and Active Group
Selection Unit (AGSU).
Procedure:
The active group selection can be carried out in two different ways: Local, by means of the AGSU, or Remote, by means of the CMS. The
kind of control (local or remote) is indicated by means of the green LEDs on the AGSU Front Panel.
NOTICE
AGSU Unit is for maintenance purposes only, not for normal operation use.
1) REMOTE CONTROL: When Control switch (1) is placed in Remote position (normal operational mode), the active group is selected
from the CMS through the SDCU Unit. In this position, the rest of the control switches in the AGSU front panel do not cause any
action in the system.
2) LOCAL CONTROL: When Control switch (1) is placed in Local position, the active chain selection is performed by means of the
switches in the AGSU Front panel. Each switch selects group 1 or 2 as the active one. The different switches are:
Switch 2: EPG 1 or 2 selection.
Switch 3: RXG 1 or 2 selection.
Switch 4: MWG 1 or 2 selection.
Switch 5: TSU 1 or 2 selection.
Final State
The procedure allows the user to control the active chain of the system.
NOTICE
To allow controlling the active chain from the CMS, the Control Switch (1) must be set
to REMOTE position.
Safety Conditions
N/A.
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
New User
NOTICE
Passwords have been hidden for safety reasons.
NOTICE
An user can access any subsystem application in read-only mode with profile 0, but it
is required the appropriate profile to customize any parameter.
If the password entered doesn't comply with the complexity requirement, the system will warn about that*:
Final State
Safety Conditions
N/A.
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
CMS system switched on with one user registered in the data base at least.
Procedure:
Delete User
*Expiration date and Locked status are optional and they only appear if this functionality is available.
NOTICE
Passwords have been hidden for safety reasons.
To confirm the process, press "Yes" and the user will be deleted.
Final State
Safety Conditions
N/A.
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
CMS system switched on with one user registered in the data base at least.
Procedure:
Modify User
*Expiration date and Locked status are optional and they only appear if this functionality is available.
NOTICE
Passwords have been hidden for safety reasons.
Customization of one o more of the following items is available now:
User.
Password (optionally, the password has to comply with the complexity requirements defined in 3.3.3. If not, a warning message will appear).
Profile (between 1 and 5).
Application to access. There is an application for each subsystem:
General: Access to Configurator and Report Manager.
UCS_Radar: Access to Mode S Interrogator.
SDCS/GSCRM: Access to Radar Communication System.
RDM: Access to combinator if exists.
Pedestal: Access to pedestal.
CNR: Access to CNR.
PSR: Access to primary radar if applicable.
Expiration date (optional): Automatically filled to the current date plus 3 months. It cannot be modified.
Lock Status (optional)
Complexity of the password, Expiration date and Lock status are an optional set.
Click on Accept button.
Modified User
If the password entered doesn't comply with the complexity requirements, the system will warn about that*.
Final State
Safety Conditions
N/A.
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
1) Complexity of password, expiration date and locking user by login attempts functionalities should be enabled.
2) There is a locked user.
Users can be locked by the following reasons:
An administrator of the system (Profile 4 or 5 of Configurator application) set the lock status to "Yes".
More than 5 wrong attempts of entering the password.
Expiration of the date of the password.
Procedure:
The steps that a system administrator should carry on to unlock an user are described below:
1) If the user is locked due to expiration date, the administrator have to change the password. The new expiration date will be, by
default, 3 months later since the date of change.
2) If the user is locked due to number of wrong attempts of enter the password, the administrator have to change the lock status. If the
password is changed, the user is also unlocked.
To change the password or unlock the user , see section 4.4.4.
Final State
Safety Conditions
N/A.
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
1) Open the Reports Manager Application and press "New" button to create a new report (see Figure 3.3.4.6-14).
2) Acquire administrator profile.
3) Configure the report with the expected data and generate the report. Section 3.3.4.6 can be used as a guide.
Final State
Safety Conditions
N/A.
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
This procedure must be followed in certain maintenance tasks, where specified. It is focused in maintenance operations performed around
the Antenna and Pedestal Group. Some maintenance tasks do not require a complete power down of the System so, in these cases, to
avoid a larger power down and a subsequent power up, this procedure that permits to perform preventive or corrective works, must be
used.
Maintenance mode guarantees safety during maintenance activities over Pedestal, blocking rotation of antenna and disabling transmission
while turning is stopped.
Procedure:
Final State
Safety Conditions
N/A.
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
1) Using an Ethernet standard cable, connect any port of the switch to a PC.
2) Change the IP address of your PC to:
IP address: 192.168.1.XXX (XXX from 2 to 24).
Netmask: 255.255.255.0.
3) Open a web browser and introduce the previous IP: http://IP address.
4) In the Configuration menu, select the option “Basic Setting/ IP Setup” and configure it as follows (static IP address):
IP Address: 214.25.250.90 (LAN1) / 214.25.249.90 (LAN2).
IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0.
5) Then, configure the IP of the PC with the next values:
IP Address: 214.25.250.xxx (xxx should have a value different from the used ones).
Netmask: 255.255.255.0.
Enter the Configuration menu again, following the previous steps, and press “Save” in the “Basic Setting/ IP Setup” menu.
6) Reboot the Switch, unplugging and plugging again the power cord.
Final State
LAN Switch is configured and provides communication with the rest of elements by LAN.
Safety Conditions
N/A.
Procedure
Previous Conditions:
Procedure:
Final State
The following table contains a list with the main procedures sorted by subsystem in order to access
them quickly.
A. APPENDIX A