Radar 9XXX Service Manual-2
Radar 9XXX Service Manual-2
Antennas
GR 3004
GR 3013
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RADAR 9xxx, Antennas
Service Manual List of Contents
List of Contents
List of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Maintenance Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Prevention of Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.3 Service Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3.2 Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.3.2.1 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.3.2.2 Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.3.2.3 Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.3.3 Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.4 Exchanging Parts of the S-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.4.1 Exchanging the Antenna Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.4.2 Adjusting the Head Flash in the Case of GR 3013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.4.3 Mounting the Coaxial Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.4.4 Exchanging the Drive Motor and the Pulsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.4.5 Exchanging the Antenna Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.4.5.1 Removing the Antenna Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.4.5.2 Installing the Antenna Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.4.6 Exchanging the Spur Wheel Gearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.4.6.1 Removing the Gearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.4.6.2 Installing the Gearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.4.7 Installing and Connecting the Performance Monitor VS 3026 A 008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4 Circuit Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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1 General Information
The descriptions and instructions in this Service Manual are intended as a work aid for the trained service
technician to help him to carry out repairs.
This Service Manual contains the service information for all antenna types that can be supplied. Each
antenna type is described in a self-contained main section, ranging from a description of the structure,
through technical data, service instructions and connection scheme, up to the lists of spare parts.
In the case of antenna types with a directly connected transmitter ("transmitter up"), the interface point is
the transition from the waveguide to the transmitter input.
You will therefore find the technical information about the transmitter in the manual for ATLAS RADAR
TRANSMITTERS.
Please carry out the instructions carefully; in particular, use the stated sequence when assembling.
The following maintenance instructions apply to all antenna types.
WARNING
Before any work is done on the antenna or in its immediate vicinity, the
antenna motor must be switched off at the gearbox (using the switch on
the gearbox casing).
- On the antenna, the V-belt must be examined for wear after every 1000 hours of operation.
- In the case of DC ship’s mains, the condition of the carbon brushes and the commutators of the DC
motors in the converters must be checked for burns and for irregular wear. If any dust from the
brushes is present, it should be removed, because it can cause a short circuit.
When the units are being operated live in the open state during trouble-shooting, obey the regulations for
the prevention of electrical accidents.
DANGER
When the antenna is rotating, there is danger caused by high frequency
radiation.
There are no international standards concerning the danger caused by high frequency radiation of the
kind produced by the radar antenna. In most countries, a radiation density exceeding 100 W/m2 is
regarded as dangerous; in some countries, values over 10 W/m2 are regarded as not being completely
safe.
This distances from the various antennas of the RADAR at which the radiation density is 100 W/m2 and
10 W/m2, respectively, are stated in the following table.
Distance
Antenna type
Radiation density 100 W/m2 Radiation density 10 W/m2
5 ft X-band 1.7 m 17 m
8 ft X-band 1.5 m 15 m
14 ft S-band 0.7 m 7m
DANGER
Never look down into the open waveguide while the transmitter is active!
DANGER
If the antenna is stationary because the system is switched off or
because the radar has been switched into Stand-By Mode, then unless
the antenna switch is set to 0 the antenna can begin to rotate at any
time.
DANGER
Even when the system is switched off, there may still be a dangerous
voltage present on exposed contacts. Therefore, before a unit is opened,
it must be ensured that the electrical supply to the unit is, and remains,
disconnected from the ship’s mains.
Attach a clearly visible warning notice stating that work is being done on the equipment.
If repair work cannot be carried out, an authorised service station should be asked for assistance if
possible.
Repairs under warranty should only be carried out by service stations authorised by STN ATLAS Marine
Electronics GmbH, Hamburg.
Ships operating in areas in which service stations are difficult to reach should carry additional spares
parts on board.
2.1 Structure
The high-resolution X-band antenna (GR 3004) consists of the slotted array, a watertight casing with the
gearing, the drive motor and a pulse generator for synchronisation of the rotation information in the radar
display.
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The interior of the gearbox casing is accessible even after the antenna has been mounted on the mast.
In service cases, the hood can be lowered after the four screws have been undone.
The drive motor B1 of the antenna is supplied with power through a three-core cable via the terminals 1,
2 and 3 of the terminal board TB1. For service, the motor can be disconnected from the electrical supply
by means of the switch S1.
The rotation signal is generated by means of a pulsor (an inductive proximity-switch) from a driven
toothed disk which rotates past the pulsor.
During each revolution of the antenna, 576 cycles are generated; these are used in the indicator in order
to display the radar picture in the correct position.
In order to generate the ship’s head flash, a hermetically sealed contact S2 is used; it is operated by a
magnet which rotates with the antenna shaft.
Antenna
RPM1 = 30 min -1
RPM2 = 60 min -1
R1 = 18
Transmission
ratio = 47 : 1
total
R5 ≈ 2.6
V - belt
Pulsor
Motor
B 1 Pulsor disk
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The electrical matching of the scanner to the waveguide system in the antenna gearbox is performed by,
among other things, adjusting the depth of insertion of the coupling pin in the waveguide of the scanner.
The adjustments are carried out in the manufacturer’s factory and must not be changed except by tech-
nicians trained in the manufacturer’s factory.
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2.3.1 Array
X - 5 foot X - 8 foot
Diameter of swing circle [mm] 1700 2600
Height [mm] 160 160
Width [mm] 1678 2578
Depth [mm] 195 195
Weight [kg] 18 22
2.3.2 Gearbox
Head signal
Contact against ground (protective resistance 680 Ohm)
- Antenna rotation signal
Operating voltage +24 V DC
Max. operating current 20 mA
When the scanner is being exchanged, care must be taken to ensure adequate electrical matching of the
antenna to the waveguide system in the antenna gearbox.
A slotted array is mounted as shown in the following illustration:
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The slotted array and the antenna support are separate from each other; attention must be paid to the
screws. The antenna is assembled as follows:
- The antenna support (1) is screwed onto the flange of the antenna gearbox.
- The flange surface of the antenna support (2) must be cleaned thoroughly to remove the sealing
compound, and must be degreased (for details, see Figure 2-9 on page 23).
- Around the six screw-heads (3), apply sealing compound ("ELASTOSIL 33", stock No. 568-0709);
the hexagonal holes of the screw heads must be left free of compound.
- A complete ring (4) of sealing compound about 2 mm thick must be applied as well, situated 5 mm
outside the rubber sealing ring.
- The slotted array must be mounted within 10 minutes after the sealing compound has been applied.
- Put the slotted array onto the antenna support; when doing so, use the set pins to position the slotted
array.
- By means of eight screws, fasten the slotted array from below.
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When a new waveguide is being installed in the gearbox, the height of the coupling pin on the array must
be measured and suitably adjusted.
The height of the coupling pin can be determined by measuring the distance (A) from the choke of the
waveguide in the antenna gearbox to the support surface of the antenna support.
The distance (A) must be 38.5 +/- 0.2 mm. It can be adjusted with the shim washers (0.3 washer: stock
No. 547-5183) in steps of 0.3 mm.
If a change in the coupling depth is necessary, the four hexagon socket-head screws (3) of the
waveguide flange must be undone after unscrewing and opening the sections of the casing. Furthermore,
the two screws (1) of the tuning block must be unscrewed, and the tuning block must be taken off. The
waveguide can then be pulled out of the antenna gearbox, and the shim washers (2) can be inserted to
give the appropriate dimension.
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The adjustment can be optimised by means of the tuning screw (4) on the waveguide (see Figure 2-6 on
page 19). Because, aboard ship, the only indication of satisfactory adjustment is provided by the display
strength of the transmission pulse on the screen in the 0.5 NM range, the following procedure must be
used after the scanner has been mounted:
- Waveguide installation lengths less than 3 m:
The radar can be started up; no fine tuning is needed.
- Waveguide installation lengths greater than 3 m:
If the adjustment is poor after switching the radar on (strong transmission pulse visible on the screen,
possibly with one or two rings), tuning must be carried out.
Screw the tuning screw (4) into the waveguide by a small amount. Undo the two screws (1) and move
the tuning block on the waveguide to obtain minimum transmission pulse; tighten the screws. Turn the
tuning screw (4) until the optimum result is achieved.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE
Do not turn the screws too far into the waveguide; a small movement
produces a large change.
NOTE
After new installation of a radar with an unfavourable, long waveguide
run, it might be possible to influence the adjustment of the entire
installed waveguide run by turning the adjustment screws (make a note
of the original position!).
- Switch off the antenna drive by means of the rotary switch under the gearbox.
- Undo the screws of the casing (3), and lower the hood.
- Undo the two screws (1) and turn the magnet holder (2). Tighten the screws.
- Switch on the antenna drive.
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2.5.1 General
The exchanging of parts on site is limited to the V-belt for the drive; the drive motor; the pulsor; and reed
relay for the head flash. In order to exchange gearbox parts such as gearwheels and shafts, the antenna
together with the gearbox has to be taken down from the mast.
- Undo the four screws of the hood and lower the hood.
- Release the tensioning screws (1) on the motor base.
- There is already a spare belt in the gearbox, mounted around the waveguide. Put this spare belt into
the pulleys. If this spare belt has been used up, the waveguide together with the rotating coupling
must be removed before a new belt can be installed. To remove the waveguide, unscrew the flange
screws at the bottom and pull the waveguide out downwards.
- By means of the "tensioning screws" (1), adjust the tension of the V-belt in such a way that the motor
shaft is parallel to the antenna shaft.
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- Switch off the safety switch on the gearbox and the main switch on the ship’s mains distribution
board.
- Undo the four screws of the hood (3) and lower the hood.
- Pull the connecting wires off the plug-in connector.
- Release the tensioning screws (1) on the motor base and take the V-belt off the pulley.
- Unscrew the four screws on the motor flange and exchange the motor.
- Lay the V-belt round the pulleys.
- By means of the tensioning screws (1) on the motor base, tension the V-belt in such a way that the
motor shaft is parallel to the antenna shaft.
- Undo the four screws of the hood (3) and lower the hood.
- Pull the connecting wires off the plug-in connector of the pulsor.
- Unscrew the flange nut (2) and exchange the pulsor.
- The distance between the pulsor’s end face and the pulsor disk should be about 0.6 mm. The
desired duty cycle ratio of 1:1 can be checked in the Transmitter Electronics Cabinet by means of
an oscilloscope at terminal TB 4/5.
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To exchange the set of gearing, the antenna together with the gearbox must be removed from the mast.
Unscrew the antenna array, see Section 2.4.1. Unscrew the four screws of the hood and remove the
hood. Remove the drive motor, see Section 2.5.3. Remove the waveguide.
Unscrew the flange screws (2) and take off the guide flange of the waveguide’s rotating coupling (inserted
with set-pins).
Remove the lower clamping ring and the magnet disk. Unscrew the cover screws (1) and pull the flange
with the gearwheel upwards out of the lower ball bearing (3). Remove the lower seal and then press the
lower ball bearing out after removing the retaining ring. Take the retaining ring (6) off and pull off the
toothed belt pulley and the V-belt pulley.
Before removing the shaft (4), take off the retaining ring (5) and the spring washer. In the downward
direction, press out the shaft (4) with the two ball bearings. When the set of gear-wheels is being
exchanged, it is a good idea to renew the sealing rings too. To re-assemble, perform the above steps in
the reverse order.
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3.1 Structure
The S-Band antenna GR 3013 consists of the slotted array, a watertight casing with the gearing, the drive
motor and a pulse generator for synchronisation of the rotation information in the radar display.
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The interior of the gearbox casing is accessible even after the antenna has been mounted on the mast.
In service cases, the two hoods can be removed after the cover screws have been released.
The drive motor B1 of the antenna is supplied with power through a three-core cable which goes from
the terminals 1, 2 and 3 of the terminal board TB1 to the ship’s mains via the three-pole switch S3.
The rotation signal is generated by means of a pulsor (an inductive proximity-switch) from a driven
toothed disk which rotates past the pulsor. During each revolution of the antenna, 576 pulses are gener-
ated; these are used in the indicator for the purpose of synchronisation of the radar picture.
In order to generate the ship’s head flash, a hermetically sealed contact S2 is used; it is operated by a
magnet which rotates with the antenna shaft.
Antenna
RPM1 = 23.5 min -1
RPM2 = 47 min -1
R5 ≈ 1.24
T = 12 T = 84
V - belt
Rtotal = 48
Motor Transmission
B 1 ratio = 59.5 : 1
total
T = 96
RPM1 = 1400 min -1
RPM2 = 2800 min -1 T = 14
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The antenna signals for transmission and reception are passed via a coaxial cable to the array from the
transmitter and from the array to the receiver. This coaxial cable must be laid carefully, and is provided
with a connector attached in accordance with instructions.
3.3.1 Array
3.3.2 Gearbox
Head signal
Contact against ground (protective resistance 680 Ohm)
- Antenna rotation signal
Operating voltage +24 V DC
Max. operating current 20 mA
Output Open collector
Max. load current 200 mA
Max. residual voltage 3V
Cycles (pulses) per antenna revolution 576
- Performance monitor Auxiliary antenna in gearbox casing
The U-shaped pieces attached to the underside of the array make it easier to centre the array when
placing it on the support.
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- Smear silicone paste onto the centring piece (2) and the sealing ring (4).
- Before setting the array down, align it as accurately as possible relative to the support.
- When installing or removing the array, ensure that the coupling pin (3) does not get damaged.
- Fasten the array by means of the eight hexagon screws (1).
NOTE
Before inserting the screws, smear them with silicone paste to prevent
corrosion.
- Take hold of the antenna array and turn it so that it faces in the ship’s heading direction.
- Release the retaining clamp (1) and turn the magnet (2) until switching of the contact occurs. Secure
the contact again by means of the retaining clamp (1).
- Check the head flash on the indicator; if necessary, re-adjust the position of the magnet (2).
- Fine adjustment (head flash error < 10×) can be performed on the monitor by means of the service
menu (HM adjust), (see Service Manual for RADAR ATLAS 9xxx Electronics Unit).
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- When the coaxial connector is being mounted, moisture must not be allowed to get into the cable or
connector; this moisture would lead to disturbances on the radar display - bright centre and reduced
range.
- Before mounting, take the plug part (1) of the coaxial connector off after unscrewing the flange
screws (2), and take the rings and washers out of the cable gripping sleeve (3) (Figure 3-5 a)).
- Prepare the cable end according to Figure 3-5 b). Cut off 29 mm of the insulation. Cut off 10 mm of
the outer conductor. Remove the black filling compound from the outer conductor, and clean the
outer conductor with perchloroethylene or trichloroethylene. When stepping the cable down, ensure
that no shavings or other foreign bodies get into the interior of the cable. Do not shift or damage the
insulating helix inside the outer conductor.
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- Push the bellows (2), together with the clamp (1), onto the cable (see Figure 3-6).
- Push the thrust collar (3), the washer (4) and the O-ring (5), one after the other, onto the cable end.
Screw the cable gripping sleeve (6) onto the outer conductor of the cable until it comes to rest
against the plastic sheath (the outer conductor of the cable protrudes by about 2 to 3 mm). Then
screw the thrust collar (3), together with the washer and the O-ring, into the cable gripping sleeve (6).
Tools: Hook-pin spanner 36-60, pin diameter 3.9 mm Face spanner 10-45, pin diameter 2.9 mm
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- Using flat-nose pliers, grip the outer conductor (7) which is protuding beyond the edge of the cable
gripping sleeve, and bend it outwards. With the aid of a block of hardwood or fabric-base laminate
and a hammer, flange the outer conductor in the counterclockwise direction (Figure 3-7 a)). The
resulting contact-surface must be flat. If necessary, rework the surface with a file; when doing so,
ensure that the surface is facing downwards so that no filings get into the cavity inside the cable.
- On the inner conductor of the cable, cut a 1/4"-32 UNEF thread with a length of 6 mm (8) (Figure 3-
7 b)). Put on the inner conductor centring cap (9). Screw the inner conductor contact (10) onto the
inner conductor, and tighten it with a hexagon wrench key (4 mm).
- Push the coax connector head (12) onto the cable gripping sleeve, and screw it securely in position
by means of the six screws (11) (Figure 3-7 c)), tightened uniformly.
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Switch off the safety switch on the gearbox and the main switch on the ship’s mains distribution board.
Drive motor B1
- Unscrew the screws of the casing cover (2) and take the cover off.
- Disconnect the wires of the drive motor (3). (Mark the polarity!)
- Undo the fixing screws (5) of the motor support, shift the drive motor, and take the V-belt off the
pulley.
- Unscrew the fixing screws (4) of the drive motor (3).
- Take the motor off the motor support, and replace it with a new motor.
- Mount the new drive motor plus the motor support, put the V-belt (1), and tension the V-belt by
shifting the motor support. Tighten the screws (5).
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Pulsor
- For instructions on exchanging the pulsor.
- Disconnect the wires of the pulsor (6) on TB1.
- Unscrew the flange nut (7) and take out the pulsor.
- To install the new pulsor, proceed in the reverse order.
- Put the casing cover on.
- The distance between the pulsor’s end face and the pulsor disk should be about 0.6 mm. The
desired duty cycle ratio of 1:1 can be checked in the Transmitter Electronics Cabinet by means of
an oscilloscope of terminal TB 4/5.
The antenna support is fixed to the gearbox shaft by means of two clamping elements conical rings (2).
The forces are transmitted by pressure and friction between the working surfaces.
- The cone angle of the individual rings was chosen so that the joint comes apart automatically after
the flange screws (1) have been undone. If necessary, however, gentle tapping will be sufficient to
make the joint come apart. Do not use any tools to force it apart!
- When the clamping rings have come apart, by hand pull the support off the gearbox shaft.
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When mounting the antenna support, particular attention must be paid to controlled tightening of the
clamping screws and to the condition of the contact surfaces.
- All contact surfaces, including the thread and the head contact surface of the clamping screws, must
be clean and must be provided with only a film of oil.
ATTENTION: Do not use molybdenum lubricants!
- The parts are situated in the antenna support in the following sequence: clamping rings I (1) - spacer
(2) - clamping rings II (3) - flange (4). The flange screws (5) are inserted but not securely tightened.
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If the gearing is damaged, the entire gearing must be exchanged in all cases. Furthermore, the
self-aligning ball bearing and the shaft sealing rings should be replaced.
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Fig. 3-13 Installing and connecting the Performance Monitor VS 3026 A 008
4 Circuit Diagrams
X-Band Antennas
Drawing No. GR 3004 0 100 SP
Drawing No. GR 3004 A 040 BIS/TO A 045 SP
Drawing No. GR 3004 A 050 BIS/TO A 055 SP
Drawing No. GR 3004 A 060 BIS/TO A 065 SP
Drawing No. GR 3004 A 070 BIS/TO A 075 SP
S-Band Antennas
Drawing No. GR 3013 A 015 BIS/TO A 018 SP
Drawing No. GR 3013 A 025 BIS/TO A 028 SP
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Notes