Enterprise Electronics RANGERX5 Ranger-X5 RADAR User Manual Overview Theory Part 1

Enterprise Electronics Corporation Ranger-X5 RADAR Overview Theory Part 1

User Manual Overview Theory Part 1

 ® Enterprise Electronics Corporation TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION SET OPERATIONS AND TECHNICAL MANUAL  RANGER® X5  FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATIONS  DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED FOR: MOBILE CONFIGURATIONS  SECTION 1  JOB 9819    EEC • 128 SOUTH INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD • ENTERPRISE, ALABAMA  36330 TELEPHONE (334) 347-3478 • FAX (334) 393-4556 • www.eecradar.com
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  FCC Part 15.19 Warning Statement- (Required for all Part 15 devices)   THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.  FCC Part 15.21 Warning Statement  NOTE:   THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.  FCC Part 15.105(b) Warning Statement- (ONLY Required for 15.109-JBP devices)  NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.  This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the manufacturer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  FCC Part 2.1091 Radiation Safety Warning NOTE: This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 22.43m between the radiator and any part of your body.
  DATE: 27  MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 i RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  Revision Information  REVISION  DATE  MODIFICATION 1.0  15 November 2014  Initial Version 1.1  3 February 2015  Updated with latest technical changes per ECNs 1.2  9 September 2015  Updated with latest changes.   Added the INDOOR Cabinet to the manuals. 1.3  7 April 2016  Updated information and graphics for pedestal section. 1.4N  31 October 2016  Update for NBC TRUCK Configurations – BRANCH VERSION  1.5A  6 Feb 2017  Pre-Delivery Version for J9819 – part numbers not yet updated.   1.6  14 Feb 2017  Added FCC Disclaimer and Updated ALL Part Numbers 1.7  15 March 2017  Updated FCC RF exposure statements antenna gains 1.8  27 March 2017  Updated images for Transmitter Control Assembly
  DATE: 27  MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 ii RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  TABLE OF CONTENTS  1. Control Components ................................................................................................................................. 9 1.1. Control Components Housing (Unit 1) ................................................................................................ 9 1.1.1. RCU with Serial Card (Unit 1 A1) ........................................................................................................ 11 1.1.1.1. COBRA RCP Module .............................................................................................................................. 12 1.1.1.2. COBRA HCI Module................................................................................................................................ 12 1.1.1.3. COBRA LCI Module ................................................................................................................................ 12 1.1.2. IQ2 Digital Signal Processor (Unit 1 A2)........................................................................................... 12 1.1.2.1. IQ2 Host Computer (Unit 1 A2 A1) ..................................................................................................... 13 1.1.2.2. IQ2 DSP PCIe Board (Unit 1 A2 A2) .................................................................................................. 14 1.1.2.3. IQ2 Connector Panel (Unit 1 A2 A3) .................................................................................................. 14 1.1.3. Keyboard Video Monitor (Unit 1 A3) .................................................................................................. 14 1.1.4. EDGE Workstation (Unit 1 A4)............................................................................................................. 16 1.1.5. 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (Unit 1 A5) .................................................................................... 17 1.1.6. Power Distribution Unit (Unit 1 A6) ..................................................................................................... 17 1.1.7. Fiber-Optic Coupler (Unit 1 A7) ........................................................................................................... 18 1.1.8. Fiber Optic Media Converter Assembly (Unit 1 A8) ...................................................................... 18 1.1.8.1. 7-Port Ethernet Switch with 1-Fiber Optic Port (Unit 1 A8 A1) .................................................. 19 1.1.8.2. 24VDC Power Supply (Unit 1 A8 PS1) ............................................................................................. 19 1.1.9. UPS, 2000/1800 KVA (Unit 1 A9) ....................................................................................................... 19 1.1.10. DC Power Distribution Plate (Unit 1 A10)......................................................................................... 20 1.1.10.1. Lightning Protection Module (Unit 1 A10 A1) .................................................................................. 22 1.1.10.2. Contactor, 3-Phase, 24VDC (Unit 1 A10 K1) .................................................................................. 22 1.1.10.3. Safety Relay (Unit 1 A10 K2) ............................................................................................................... 22 1.1.10.4. 24VDC Power Supply (Unit 1 A10 PS1) ........................................................................................... 23 1.1.10.5. 48VDC Power Supply (Unit 1 A10, PS2) .......................................................................................... 23 1.1.10.6. 24VDC Power Supply, 600W, 27A Peak (Unit 1 A10 PS3) ........................................................ 23 1.1.10.7. 12VDC Power Supply (Unit 1 A10 PS4) ........................................................................................... 24 1.1.11. E-Stop Panel (Unit 1 A11) ..................................................................................................................... 24 1.1.12. I/O Panel Assembly (Unit 1 A12) ........................................................................................................ 25 2. Antenna / Pedestal (Unit 2) ................................................................................................................... 29 2.1. Pedestal Assembly (Unit 2 A1) ............................................................................................................ 30 2.1.1. Azimuth Assembly (Unit 2 A1 A1) ....................................................................................................... 31 2.1.1.1. Slip Ring with Fiber Optic Rotary Joint (Unit 2 A1 A1 A1) .......................................................... 32 2.1.1.2. Actuator Unit (Unit 2 A1 A1 A2) ........................................................................................................... 33 2.1.2. Elevation Assembly (Unit 2 A1 A2) .................................................................................................... 34 2.1.2.1. Elevation Endcap Assembly (Unit 2 A1 A2 A1) .............................................................................. 35 2.1.2.2. Actuator Unit (Unit 2 A1 A2 A1 A1) .................................................................................................... 36 2.1.3. Elevation Driven Side Assembly (Unit 2 A1 A2 A2) ...................................................................... 37 2.1.3.1. Servo Amplifier, 100V, 10A (Unit 2 A1 A2 A3) ............................................................................... 38 2.1.3.2. Aquarian Servo Controller PCA (Unit 2 A1 A2 A4) ....................................................................... 39 2.1.3.3. Regeneration Clamp (Unit 2 A1 A2 A5) ............................................................................................ 40 2.1.4. Payload Support Assembly (Unit 2 A1 A3) ...................................................................................... 41 2.1.4.1. Plenum Assembly (Unit 2 A1 A3 A1) ................................................................................................. 41 2.1.4.1.1. IQ2 Intermediate Frequency Digitizer Assembly (Unit 2 A1 A3 A1 A1) .................................. 41 2.1.4.1.2. I/O Control Module (Unit 2 A1 A3 A1 A3) ......................................................................................... 43 2.1.4.1.3. Cold Plate, Weatherized (Unit 2 A1 A3 A1 A4) .............................................................................. 47 2.1.4.1.4. 8-Port Ethernet Switch (Unit 2 A1 A3 A1 A5) .................................................................................. 47 2.1.4.1.5. Peltier Device Temperature Controller (Unit 2 A1 A3 A1 A6, A7) ............................................ 48 2.1.4.2. Transceiver Assembly (Horizontal) (Unit 2 A1 A3 A2) ................................................................. 49 2.1.4.2.1. 500W Power Amplifier (Unit 2 A1 A3 A2 A1) .................................................................................. 50 2.1.4.2.2. Horizontal UDC / Transmitter Control (Unit 2 A1 A3 A2 A2) ...................................................... 51 2.1.4.2.3. Transceiver Power Supply Unit (Unit 2 A1 A3 A2 A3) ................................................................. 53 2.1.4.2.4. Temperature / Humidity Sensor (Unit 2 A1 A3 A2 A4) ................................................................. 54 2.1.4.2.5. Crossguide Coupler (Unit 2 A1 A3 A2 DC1) ................................................................................... 55 2.1.4.2.6. 3-Port Circulator (Unit 2 A1 A3 A2 HY1)........................................................................................... 55 2.1.4.2.7. TR Limiter (Unit 2 A1 A3 A2 V1) ......................................................................................................... 56 2.1.4.3. Transceiver Assembly (Vertical) (Unit 2 A1 A3 A3) ...................................................................... 56 2.1.4.3.1. 500W Power Amplifier (Unit 2 A1 A3 A3 A1) .................................................................................. 57
  DATE: 27  MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 iii RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  2.1.4.3.2. Vertical UDC / Transmitter Control (Unit 2 A1 A3 A3 A2) ........................................................... 57 2.1.4.3.3. Transceiver Power Supply Unit (Unit 2 A1 A3 A3 A3) ................................................................. 57 2.1.4.3.4. Temperature / Humidity Sensor (Unit 2 A1 A3 A3 A4) ................................................................. 57 2.1.4.3.5. Crossguide Coupler (Unit 2 A1 A3 A3 DC1) ................................................................................... 58 2.1.4.3.6. 3-Port Circulator (Unit 2 A1 A3 A3 HY1)........................................................................................... 58 2.1.4.3.7. TR Limiter (Unit 2 A1 A3 A3 V1) ......................................................................................................... 58 2.1.4.4. Fluid Pump Assembly (Unit 2 A1 A3 A4) .......................................................................................... 58 2.1.4.5. Weatherized Liquid Cooler (Unit 2 A1 A4 A6)................................................................................. 58 2.1.5. V-Clamp Pedestal Assembly (Unit 2 A1 A4) ................................................................................... 59 2.1.6. Pedestal Enclosure Plate Assembly (Unit 2 A1 A5)...................................................................... 60 2.1.6.1. 7-Port Ethernet Switch with 1-Fiber Optic Port (Unit 2 A1 A5 A1) ........................................... 60 2.1.6.2. Servo Amplifier, 100V, 10A (Unit 2 A1 A5 A2) ............................................................................... 61 2.1.6.3. Fiber Optic Coupler (Unit 2 A1 A5 A3) .............................................................................................. 61 2.1.6.4. Aquarian Servo Controller PCA (Unit 2 A1 A5 A4) ....................................................................... 62 2.1.6.5. Regeneration Clamp (Unit 2 A1 A5 A5) ............................................................................................ 62 2.2. Antenna Assembly – 1 Meter Reflector (Unit 2 A2) ...................................................................... 63 3. Radome (Unit 3) ....................................................................................................................................... 67 4. System Theory of Operations .............................................................................................................. 71 4.1. COBRA Software ..................................................................................................................................... 71 4.1.1. BITE Page .................................................................................................................................................. 72 4.2. Primary Power Supply and Distribution ............................................................................................ 76 4.3. Interlock Circuitry ...................................................................................................................................... 78 4.3.1. Hardware Interlocks................................................................................................................................. 78 4.3.2. Software Interlocks .................................................................................................................................. 79 4.3.3. Radiate Command ................................................................................................................................... 81 4.3.4. IF to RF Signal Up and Down Conversion ....................................................................................... 81 4.3.5. Fiber-Optic Rotary Joint ......................................................................................................................... 81 4.4. Receiver Signal Flow .............................................................................................................................. 81 4.4.1. IQ2-IFD ........................................................................................................................................................ 81 4.4.2. IQ2-DSP ...................................................................................................................................................... 82 4.5. Antenna Control ........................................................................................................................................ 82 4.5.1. Angle Acquisition ...................................................................................................................................... 82 4.5.2. Homing Sequence ................................................................................................................................... 82 4.6. Communication Interface ....................................................................................................................... 83 4.6.1. Radiation Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 85 5. System Startup / Shutdown .................................................................................................................. 89 5.1. Ranger-X5 Power Procedures ............................................................................................................. 89 5.1.1. Radar Power-On Procedure ................................................................................................................. 89 5.1.1.1. Verification of Alignment to True North ............................................................................................. 93 5.1.2. Power-Off Procedure / System Shutdown ....................................................................................... 94 5.1.2.1. Normal Power-Off Procedure ............................................................................................................... 94 5.1.2.2. Emergency Power-Off Procedure ....................................................................................................... 95   TABLE OF FIGURES  Figure 1. 1.8-Meter Ranger-X5 Variant .............................................................................................................................. 4 Figure 2. Control Cabinet (Climate Controlled) – 137043-100 (Front) ..................................................................... 9 Figure 3. Control Cabinet (Climate Controlled) – 137043-100 (Rear) .................................................................... 10 Figure 4. Control Cabinet (Climate Controlled) – 137043-100 .................................................................................. 10 Figure 5. Radar Control Unit (133784-100) ..................................................................................................................... 11 Figure 6. IQ2-DSP Computer (134119-100) ................................................................................................................... 13 Figure 7. Keyboard, Video Monitor (132507-100) ......................................................................................................... 15 Figure 8. EDGE Workstation, Rack Mount ...................................................................................................................... 16 Figure 9. 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (JGS816) ................................................................................................... 17 Figure 10. Power Distribution and Control Unit (VMR-8HD20-2) ............................................................................. 17 Figure 11. Fiber Optic Media Converter Assembly (133116-100) ........................................................................... 18
  DATE: 27  MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 iv RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  Figure 12. UPS, Powerware Model 9130, (PW9130I2000R-XL) ............................................................................. 19 Figure 13. DC Power Distribution Plate (134932-101) ................................................................................................ 21 Figure 14. Contactor (226-0516) ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Figure 15. Safety Relay (RT6-24VDC) ............................................................................................................................. 23 Figure 16. Emergency Stop Panel (134933-100) .......................................................................................................... 24 Figure 17. I/O Panel Assembly, 19-inch Rack (134938-100) .................................................................................... 25 Figure 18. Antenna / Pedestal Unit – 1.8 Meter Reflector (135955-101) .............................................................. 29 Figure 19. Pedestal Unit (135885-100)............................................................................................................................. 30 Figure 20. Azimuth Assembly (135887-100)................................................................................................................... 31 Figure 21. Slip Ring Assembly (134523-100) ................................................................................................................. 32 Figure 22. Actuator Unit (135782-100) ............................................................................................................................. 33 Figure 23. Elevation Assembly (135952-100) ................................................................................................................ 34 Figure 24. Elevation Driven Side Assembly (135539-100) ........................................................................................ 35 Figure 25. Actuator Unit (135782-100) ............................................................................................................................. 36 Figure 26. Elevation Endcap Assembly (134775-100) ................................................................................................ 37 Figure 27. Servo Amplifier (135534-100) ......................................................................................................................... 38 Figure 28. Aquarian Servo Controller (134839-103) .................................................................................................... 39 Figure 29. Regeneration Clamp (1000-327) ................................................................................................................... 40 Figure 30. Payload Support Assembly (135953-100) .................................................................................................. 41 Figure 31. Plenum Assembly (135540-100) ................................................................................................................... 41 Figure 32. IQ2-IFD (134066-101) ....................................................................................................................................... 42 Figure 33. I/O Control Module (135964-100) .................................................................................................................. 43 Figure 34. Ethernet 16-Channel Discrete I/O Module (132849-100) - Position ................................................... 44 Figure 35. Ethernet 16-Channel Discrete I/O Module (132849-100) – Connections ......................................... 44 Figure 36. Ethernet 12-Channel Analog I/O Module (132839-100) – Position .................................................... 45 Figure 37. Ethernet 12-Channel Analog I/O Module (132839-100) – Position .................................................... 46 Figure 38. Cold Plate (CP-3354) ........................................................................................................................................ 47 Figure 39. 8-Port Ethernet Switch (Spider 8TX) ............................................................................................................ 47 Figure 40. Peltier Temperature Controller (TC-48-20) ................................................................................................ 48 Figure 41. Horizontal Transceiver Assembly (135895-100) ...................................................................................... 49 Figure 42. 500W Power Amplifier (134325-500) ........................................................................................................... 50 Figure 43. UDC / Transmitter Control Assembly (135898-100) – Horizontal ....................................................... 51 Figure 44. UDC / Transmitter Control (135898-100) .................................................................................................... 52 Figure 45. Signal Generator (LMS-103) ........................................................................................................................... 53 Figure 46. Transceiver Power Supply (134728-100) ................................................................................................... 54 Figure 47. Temperature Humidity Sensor (134951-100) ............................................................................................ 55 Figure 48. Crossguide Coupler (609870) ......................................................................................................................... 55 Figure 49. 3-Port Circulator (135862-100) ....................................................................................................................... 55 Figure 50. TR Limiter (133723-100) .................................................................................................................................. 56 Figure 51. Vertical Transceiver Assembly (135891-100) ............................................................................................ 57 Figure 52. Fluid Pump Assembly (135118-100) ............................................................................................................ 58 Figure 53. Weatherized Liquid Cooler (LC-3356) ......................................................................................................... 59 Figure 54. V-Clamp Pedestal Assembly (135892-100) ............................................................................................... 59 Figure 55. Pedestal Enclosure Plate Assembly ............................................................................................................. 60 Figure 56. Ethernet Switch (EDS-308-M-SC-T) ............................................................................................................. 60 Figure 57. Servo Amplifier (135914-100) ......................................................................................................................... 61 Figure 58. Fiber Optic Coupler (FSP-SC-BR) ................................................................................................................ 62 Figure 59. Aquarian Servo Controller (134839-103) .................................................................................................... 62 Figure 60. Regeneration Clamp (1000-237) ................................................................................................................... 62 Figure 94. 1.8 Meter Antenna .............................................................................................................................................. 63 Figure 95.Ranger-X5 COBRA Software Architecture .................................................................................................. 72 Figure 96. BITE Command / Response Display ............................................................................................................ 74 Figure 97. BITE Commands and Function with Associated Limits .......................................................................... 74 Figure 98. Network Monitor Screen ................................................................................................................................... 75 Figure 99. Radar System Power Distribution.................................................................................................................. 77 Figure 100.UDC / Transmitter Control .............................................................................................................................. 80 Figure 101.Ranger-X5 Communication ............................................................................................................................ 85 Figure 102. Radiation Hazard Zone – General Population ........................................................................................ 86 Figure 106. Emergency Stop Panel ................................................................................................................................... 89 Figure 107. UPS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 90 Figure 108. KVM Login Screen ........................................................................................................................................... 91 Figure 109. KVM Selection Screen .................................................................................................................................... 91
  DATE: 27  MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 v RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  Figure 110. OpenSuSE (EDGE) Login Screen .............................................................................................................. 91 Figure 111. EDGE A to EDGE B Script ICON ................................................................................................................ 92 Figure 112. EDGE Communications Window ................................................................................................................. 92 Figure 113. EDGE Application Icon ................................................................................................................................... 93 Figure 114. EDGE Control Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 93  TABLE OF TABLES  Table 1. EDGE Computer Characteristics ....................................................................................................................... 16 Table 2. BITE Display Naming Convention ..................................................................................................................... 73
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 1 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  INTRODUCTION  SYSTEM INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
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TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 3 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  The Enterprise Electronics Corporation (EEC) Ranger-X5 radar system is a new generation, X-band (3 cm), Adaptive Polarization Doppler Weather Surveillance Radar that fills the gap between high-cost, high-power traditional radar systems and the passive ground-station weather sensors.  The system uses relatively low power solid-state transmitters and pulse compression technology to  attain  nearly  the  same  performance  capabilities  of  much  more  expensive  traditional  radar systems.    The  Ranger-X5  employs  Adaptive  Dual  Polarization  (ADP)  techniques  to  allow Alternating or Simultaneous Dual Polarization capability with total control over the transmission polarization state using dual independent coherent transmitters.  The entire Ranger-X5 design concept emphasizes precision, stability, reliability, and value using proven  solid-state  technology  combined  with  the  most  advanced  motion  control  system  ever conceived  for  weather  radar.    The  sealed,  lubricated  for  life,  mechanical  drive  system  in  the Ranger-X5 has an MTBF in excess of 180,000 hours without the need for routine maintenance or lubrication.  The motion system provides extremely high torque to weight ratios for outdoor operation and greater than 40 arc-second position accuracy.  Advanced configurations and networks of systems are available that meet all of the requirements for special missions, such as aviation or hydrological forecasting applications.  The  flexible  architecture  and  system  design  facilitates  automatic  remote  operations,  ensures minimal maintenance costs, and provides maximum configurability to meet specialized customer needs.    The  Ranger-X5  is  designed for  continuous  (24  hours/day),  unattended  operations  at remote locations, providing the full suite of polarimetric radar data for local single-site operations, as a member of a network with predefined product contributions or, as the manager of a network of remote users providing specific radar products to suite the individual user’s needs.   The  Ranger-X5  radar  system  is  a  lightweight,  high  performance  system  designed  for  tactical grade deployments on a wide variety of fixed and mobile platforms.  This densely packed system provides stability, stiffness, position accuracy and raw power directly coupled to the payload.  The 1-meter variant shown in Figure 1 is capable of supporting full operation in sustained winds up to 75 mph, and with wind gusts to 90 mph.  To deliver radar and motor cooling, the system provides for water-cooling using naval shipboard cooling techniques.
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 4 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY   Figure 1. 1.8-Meter Ranger-X5 Variant  The  standard  Ranger-X5  system  configuration  includes  an  elevation  over  azimuth  pedestal providing  on-board,  environmentally  sealed,  and  controlled  electronics  housing  for  the transmitters, receivers, and signal digitizer in conjunction with a NEMA 4 grade environmentally controlled ground interface enclosure.  The ground interface contains the system power supplies, EEC  IQ2  signal  processor,  Local  Control  Interface  (LCI)  station,  Radar  Control  Unit  (RCU) Computer  running  EEC  COBRA  software,  EEC  EDGE  software  system  workstation,  and associated  communication  interfaces.    The  ground  interface  enclosure  is  not  required  with customer furnished facilities. The standard configuration uses two 500-Watt transmitters located on the pedestal above the elevation rotational axis to support Dual Polarization operation.  This design eliminates the need for  waveguide  switches,  waveguide  rotary  joints,  or  a  power  splitter,  allowing  for  complete diversity  in  H/V  measurement  schemes  and minimum  path  loss  in  both  the  transmission  and reception path. The radar  system provides standard precipitation  intensity,  turbulence, and  velocity modes of analysis with extremely high precision in all modes of operation.  Normal radar control and data processing  utilizes  the  EDGE  Radar  Control  and  Analysis  Software.    A  separate  technical manuals describes the functions of EDGE. The transmitter provides a 500W peak RF power pulse (in each channel) with an adjustable pulse width from 0.2 and 100.0 microseconds (µs), providing excellent weather detection at range in all modes.  The transmitter radiates in staggered Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) modes at 3:2, 4:3, or 5:4 ratio allowing dual PRF sampling by the digital signal processor to produce maximum unambiguous velocities of up to ≥90 meters/second. The EEC IQ2-IFD Intermediate Frequency Digitizer ingests and digitizes the received radar return in 16-bit  resolution.    The  receiver design  utilizes state-of-the-science  components to  optimize
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 5 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  detection sensitivity, bandwidth, dynamic range, measurement accuracy, and useful life.  The IQ2-IFD converts the analog receiver IF signals into the digital domain.  The IQ2-DSP Digital Signal Processor receives the digitized Inphase / Quadranture (I/Q)  data via the PCI receiver card.    The  I/Q  data  stream  is  pre-processed  and  polar  rays  of  meteorological  moments  are generated.  The ray data is sent via a 1Gbit TCP/IP connection to the IQ2-DSP Signal Processor for storage and further processing.  The IQ2 design optimizes detection sensitivity, bandwidth, dynamic range, measurement accuracy, and useful life.  The IQ2-DSP is the central data processing point for the radar.  The IQ2-DSP is an advanced scientific  computer  system  utilizing  the  Linux  operating  system  and  employs  advanced scientifically  validated  algorithms.    The  standard  mode  of  operation  is  the  proven  pulse-pair method of Doppler processing to produce the standard data moments of Uncorrected Reflectivity (U), Corrected Reflectivity (ZH), Vertical Reflectivity (ZV), Velocity (V), and Spectrum Width (W).  In addition to the standard base Moments, the system provides the Polarimetric Base Moments Differential  Reflectivity  (ZDR),  Differential  Phase  (ΦDP),  Specific  Differential  Phase  (KDP), Correlation Coefficient (ρHV), and Linear Depolarization Ratio (LDR), (where applicable).  The derived moment of rainfall (R) is also included.  General system control utilizes the standard EEC Radar Control Unit (RCU).  The RCU is used to correlate and process BITE information from the various modules and procedures, control the antenna pedestal operational parameters and perform basic radar control.  The RCU integrates closely  with  the  IQ2  Digital  Receiver  and  IQ2  Digital  Signal  Processor,  communicating  by standard Ethernet Protocol.  The  radar  system  design  allows  for  easy  maintenance  and  has  a  manually  selectable local/remote mode to permit maintenance personnel to gain local control of the radar system.  Local control is implemented on a Local Control Interface (LCI) Display using a system of menus and status screens.  With the automatic calibration functions and easily accessible system test points, any necessary system testing, calibration, or repair is easily accomplished with minimum down time.
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TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 9 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  1.  Control Components  The  Control  Components  are  mounted  in  special  configurations.    The  layout  is  significantly different that cabinet mounted versions of the Ranger-X5 systems.   1.1.   Control Components Housing (Unit 1) The Ranger-X5 Control Cabinet houses the Keyboard Video Monitor (KVM), Signal Processor, and  Radar  Control  Unit,  Local  UPS,  Power  Controller,  DC  Power  Supplies  and  the Communications  Interface  for  the  radar  system.    The  components  are  located  in  a  rack  and connected to the pedestal and transceiver units via a fiber-optic communications connection and DC power cables.     Figure 2. Control Cabinet (Climate Controlled) – 137043-100 (Front)  1. EDGE Workstation 2. Keyboard Video Monitor (A3) – 132507-100 3. Radar Control Unit (A1) – 133784-100 4. Power Distribution Unit (A6) – VMR-8HD20-2 5. Air Conditioning Unit 6. IQ2 Digital Signal Processor (A2) – 134119-100 7. E-Stop Panel Assembly (A12) – 134933-100 8. UPS, 2000/1800 KVA (A9) – PW91302000R-XL 9. FO Media Converter Assembly (A8) – 133116-100 10. 16-Port Ethernet Switch (A5) – JGS516
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 10 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY   Figure 3. Control Cabinet (Climate Controlled) – 137043-100 (Rear)  1. IQ2 Digital Signal Processor (A2) – 134119-100 2. DC Power Distribution Plate (A13) – 134932-100 3. UPS, 2000/1800 KVA (A9) – PW91302000R-XL 4. FO Media Converter Assembly (A8) – 133116-100 5. 6-Port Ethernet Switch (A5) – JGS516 6. EDGE Workstation 7. Keyboard Video Monitor (A3) – 132507-100 8. Radar Control Unit (A1) – 133784-100 9. Power Distribution Unit (A6) – VMD-8HD20-2   Figure 4. Control Cabinet (Climate Controlled) – 137043-100
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 11 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  1. Air Conditioning Unit 2. A/C Circuit Breaker Box 3. GFCI Power Outlet 4. I/O Panel Assembly (135204-100)  1.1.1.  RCU with Serial Card (Unit 1 A1)  The  RCU  host  computer  is  a  Linux  based  standard  industrial  PC  that  physically  converts  to Ethernet  I/O  slave modules  to  control  and  monitor  radar  hardware,  using  the  open  industrial standard  ModbusTCP  for  communications.    The  Radar  Control  Unit  is  loaded  with  Cobra Software (See Section 3, RCU Cobra Software). Implementation of command and control of the pedestal is over the Ethernet link from the Radar Control Unit PC (COBRA Application software) all of the other components in the Control Cabinet and  the Pedestal  Unit.   The  control  of the azimuth  and  elevation  servo is  directly through  an Ethernet connection to the Servo Controller Assembly.   Position commands route to the Servo Controller from the COBRA software system based on commands from either the Local Control Interface (LCI) or the remote host operator.  A position command invokes a command interpreter script in COBRA that sends the appropriate command to  the  pre-loaded  servo  control  module.    The  Servo  Controller  has  an  extensive  standard command and control set and an extended command set for use with radar servo systems.     Figure 5. Radar Control Unit (133784-100)  1. Power Switch 2. Front VGA Port 3. Front USB Ports (2) 4. DVD Drive 5. Synclink Ports (2) – (IQ2-DSP Connect) 6. Rear USB Ports (2) – (KVM Connect) 7. Power Connect 8. RS232 Port (Inclinometer) – (OPTIONAL) 9. VGA Port (KVM Connect) 10. eSATA Port 11. Ethernet (2) – (Ethernet Switch)
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 12 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  1.1.1.1.  COBRA RCP Module  The  COBRA  Radar  Control  Processor  (RCP)  module  controls  the  radar  hardware  through  a series of coordinated and supervised hardware Analog and Digital control modules.  These I/O modules connect to the RCU by Ethernet.  The Ethernet communication layer between the RCU and the distributed modules is functionally isolated from any point beyond the RCU so there is no danger to having a remote host attempt to communicate directly with the hardware control modules. The COBRA RCP software is hardware independent through a software abstraction layer.  This allows easy transition to other vendors and products based on availability and features In order to assure accurate and complete time stamping of each command, response, and status, each  module  comprising  the  RCU  is  synchronized  using  the  Network  Time  Protocol  (NTP).  Additionally, filters and other integrity checks within the RCU and associated software elements ensure that any command, response, error message, or status message is appropriately logged and repeated entries are avoided.    1.1.1.2.  COBRA HCI Module  The COBRA HCI software module operates at the gateway between the RCP module and the EEC EDGE Radar Host computer.    1.1.1.3.  COBRA LCI Module  The Local Control Interface (LCI) module is a computer based local control and operator interface to the COBRA program functions.  In this configuration, the LCI runs on the same computer as the COBRA software.   The user display  shares the standard commercial keyboard  and video monitor unit with the IQ2-DSP and EDGE Host computer. The  software  communicates  with  various  radar  components  through  the  COBRA  application software in order to provide user commands to the system and reflect control and status data to the user.  Such data includes but is not limited to azimuth and elevation position, power levels, and voltage/current measurements.  The ability to monitor the radar performance over Ethernet connections provides the flexibility and opportunity to monitor the radar from virtually anywhere.  LCI presents the radar control information as familiar indicators and controls on the computer screen as a virtual control panel.  Common indicator styles include the LED, round gauges and seven-segment  digital  readouts.    Some  indicators  switch  views  when  clicked.    Interaction  is through the keyboard and touch pad.  1.1.2.  IQ2 Digital Signal Processor (Unit 1 A2)  The IQ2  DSP  consists  of  a  PCIe  card in  a  high-performance  Host  Computer  used  for  signal processing deployed in the Control Cabinet.  This design of the computer and PCIe card ensures the highest performance available, as well as for flexibility in adapting to various radar system configurations.  The DSP receives digital I/Q over the high-speed optical link from the IQ2-IFD, passes this data to the high-speed server for moments processing.
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 13 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY   Figure 6. IQ2-DSP Computer (134119-100)  1. Power Switch 2. Power Indicator 3. DVD Drive 4. J7 - Fiber-Optic Connect 5. J8 – Ethernet  6. J6 – Antenna Serial Anglers 7. J10 – PCIe Connect 8. J1 – GPIO 9. J2 – Waveform Generator (Primary) 10. J3 – Waveform Generator (Secondary) 11. J4 – Trigger Output  1.1.2.1.  IQ2 Host Computer (Unit 1 A2 A1)  The IQ2-DSP Host Computer is equipped with a powerful, state-of-the-art, signal processor that receives In-Phase and Quadrature (I/Q) data from the IQ2-IFD coming in real time.  The Signal Processor elaborates the real-time I/Q data to create the required single and dual polarization meteorological moments. The IQ2-DSP consists of a PCIe communications card plugged into a high-speed server.  The PCIe card receives the high-speed optical link from the IQ2-IFD, passes this data to the high-speed server for the processing of meteorological moments, and provides additional interfaces that may be required to support other radar-site systems. The IQ2-DSP  Host  Computer  processes  the I/Q data  stream,  already broken  into  range-gate intervals, with floating-point algorithms to provide all required moments.  The server also provides all the configuration and control signals to all of the components in the IQ2-DSP system. The IQ2-DSP Host Computer is a Linux based standard industrial PC.  The standard mode of operation is the well-defined, proven pulse-pair method of Doppler radar data processing that produces the standard data moments of:  •  Uncorrected Reflectivity (U) •  Corrected Reflectivity (ZH) •  Vertical Reflectivity (Zv) •  Velocity (V) •  Spectrum Width (W)
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 14 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  When processing dual-polarization data, the IQ2-DSP also produces:  •  Differential Reflectivity (ZDR) •  Differential Phase ( DP) •  Specific Differential Phase (KDP) •  Correlation Coefficient ( HV) •  Linear Depolarization Ratio (LDR) The standard IQ2-DSP algorithms for the horizontally and vertically polarized channels include but are not limited to the following: •  Thresholding: Noise, SQI 1& 2, SIGPOW, CCOR, & RHOHV •  Speckle Remover: Z, V, W, & DP •  Averaging: Time and Range •  Doppler Clutter Filters: Time- and Frequency- Domain •  Pulse-Pair Processing •  Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) Processing •  Staggered PRT Processing or Dual PRT (DPRT) •  Second Trip Processing •  Range-Doppler Dilemma. Each moment for the current mode of operations routes to the EDGE radar product generator for further processing and display. The IQ2-DSP produces the IF transmit pulse input to the RF/IF Up-Converter Assembly in the Modulator Cabinet.  The IQ2-DSP is the master radar synchronizer using a very stable, accurate trigger generator to produce the system control and timing signals during normal REMOTE and LOCAL operations.  1.1.2.2.  IQ2 DSP PCIe Board (Unit 1 A2 A2)  The EEC IQ2-DSP utilizes a PCIe used for signal processing deployed in the Control Cabinet.  This IQ2-DSP Host Computer and PCIe card design allows for the highest performance available, as well as for flexibility in adapting to various radar system configurations.  The IQ2 IFD is in an RF Enclosure above the elevation rotary joint.  This configuration ensures system optimization for low transmit and receive losses, as well as for very high data throughput.  1.1.2.3.  IQ2 Connector Panel (Unit 1 A2 A3)  The connector panel allows the IQ2 Digital Signal Processor to connect with and communicate with the IQD-IFD and the EDGE workstation.    1.1.3.  Keyboard Video Monitor (Unit 1 A3)  The Keyboard/Video Monitor (KVM) is a control unit that allows access to multiple computers from a single keyboard, video monitor, and mouse console.  The configuration of the KVM allows it to control the RCU and IQ2-DSP.  A local host computer (EDGE) also connects to the KVM.  The cover had a built-in LCD display, and the keyboard and touchpad are built-in to the base.  The KVM module fully integrates into the cabinet and can slide out and open for use.
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 15 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY   Figure 7. Keyboard, Video Monitor (132507-100)  1. 17-Inch Display 2. Source Selection 3. Keyboard 4. Touchpad 5. EDGE (V1) 6. RCU (V2) 7. IQ2-DSP (V3)  The keyboard has a standard laptop-style touchpad with two command buttons for manipulation of the command cursor and executing operator commands. The display screen is a 17-in. liquid crystal display (LCD) color monitor. Key features of the KVM include: •  Integrated KVM console featuring a 17-in. LCD color monitor in slide-away housing •  LCD module rotates up to 115  for a more comfortable viewing angle •  105-key keyboard •  Compatible with all operating systems (O/S) platforms PC (Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac) •  Less than 1U high mountable rack •  Auto PS/2 and universal serial bus (USB) interface detection •  Internal built-in power •  Dedicated hotkey mode and on-screen display (OSD) invocation keys •  Computer selection via pushbutton, hotkeys and OSD •  Superior video quality - up to 1280x1024 •  A-Grade thin-film-transistor (TFT) LCD panel •  RoHS compliant.
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 16 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  1.1.4.  EDGE Workstation (Unit 1 A4)  The  EDGE  Workstation  (see  separate  EDGE  Manual)  is  a  standard  computer  system  nearly identical to the IQ2-DSP computer system.  The EDGE software operates on the Linux platform and shares the KVM with the IQ2-DSP and RCU systems.   Figure 8. EDGE Workstation, Rack Mount  1. Cooling Fan 2. Raid Drives 3. DVD Drive 4. USB Ports 5. Power Button  EDGE Computer Characteristics  Processor Intel Xeon quad-core 5520 or superior Memory:  16GB DD3 Disk:  1TB in RAID1, including SATA RAID Card Ethernet: Two Gigabit Ethernet ports Operating System:  Linux Extra Drive Bay 16X DVD R/W Video Card Nvidia GTS 450 1GB or better Table 1. EDGE Computer Characteristics
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 17 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  1.1.5.  16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (Unit 1 A5)  The 16-Port Ethernet Switch provides connectivity between components in the system and the RCU.  The 16-Port Ethernet Switch has up to 48 Gbps of bandwidth and can blast 2000 Mbps per port.  Each port is equipped with 10/100/1000 automatic speed and full/half-duplex sensing plus Auto Uplink to adjust for straight-through or crossover cables to make the right link.  Figure 9. 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (JGS816)  1. Speed Indicator LEDs 2. Ethernet Connections 3. Power Indicator LED 4. Link Activity LEDs  1.1.6.  Power Distribution Unit (Unit 1 A6)  The Power Distribution Unit accepts the incoming 2-phase AC power from the Power Control & Distribution  Module and  provides  a  convenient central  point  of  distribution.   The module  also contains filtering circuitry to reduce electro-magnetic interference (EMI).  This module accepts standard IEC-C13 and C19 plugs. The Power Distribution and Control Unit provide secure, remote management of the AC powered equipment and components in the control cabinet via Ethernet connection.  The unit allows the operator to control the power (on / off) to the various components in the radar system via Ethernet.     Figure 10. Power Distribution and Control Unit (VMR-8HD20-2)
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 18 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY   1. Setup Port 2. ON LED 3. READY LED 4. Default Button 5. Reset Button 6. Output Status Indicators 7. Branch A Current Usage 8. Branch B Current Usage 9. Branch A Circuit Breakers 10. Branch B Circuit Breakers 11. Branch A Power Inlet 12. Branch B Power Inlet 13. Branch A (A1-A4) Power Outlets 14. Branch B (B1-B4) Power Outlets 15. Alarm LEDs 16. Ethernet Connection  1.1.7.  Fiber-Optic Coupler (Unit 1 A7)  The SC, 6X Fiber-Optic Coupler (see Error! Reference source not found.) is used for snap-on mounting for fast  and easy  installation  of as many as  six fiber-optic connections between the Control Cabinet and the Antenna/Pedestal.  1.1.8.  Fiber Optic Media Converter Assembly (Unit 1 A8)  The  Fiber-Optic  Converter  Assembly  contains  an  Ethernet  Switch for  network  access  and  to convert  fiber-optic  signal from  the  Antenna/Pedestal  to  Ethernet,  a 24  VDC  Power  Supply  to supply direct current (DC) power to the Ethernet Hub, and a Fuse Block to protect the critical circuits on the assembly.   Figure 11. Fiber Optic Media Converter Assembly (133116-100)
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 19 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY   1. Terminal Block End Stop (CA702) 2. Fuse Block (3 Each), (CAFL4U) 3. Power Supply, 24 VDC (DPP100-24) 4. Ethernet Switch, 7-Port, 1 FO (EDS-308-M-SC-T)  1.1.8.1.  7-Port Ethernet Switch with 1-Fiber Optic Port (Unit 1 A8 A1)  The  Ethernet  Switch  with  Fiber-Optic  Media  Converter  provides  network  access  to  the  RCU computer for the  Analog and Discrete  Input  Modules and converts  a  fiber-optic connection to Ethernet.  The fiber-optic connection extends Ethernet connectivity to the Antenna/Pedestal.  1.1.8.2.  24VDC Power Supply (Unit 1 A8 PS1)  The 24 VDC power supply provides power to the 7-Port Ethernet Switch.  See also paragraph 1.1.10.4.  1.1.9.  UPS, 2000/1800 KVA (Unit 1 A9)  The  2KVA  Uninterruptable  Power  Supply  (UPS)  provides  adequate  power  for  the  Control Cabinet.  The 2KVA UPS provides backup power and line conditioning for the all components in the Control Cabinet.   Figure 12. UPS, Powerware Model 9130, (PW9130I2000R-XL)
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 20 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY   1. On / Off Button 2. Escape Button 3. UP Button 4. DOWN Button 5. Enter Button 6. Power Indicator (Green) 7. On Batter Indicator (Yellow) 8. Bypass Indicator (Yellow) 9. Alarm Indicator (Red) 10. Power Output Segment 1 11. Remote Power Off (REPO) 12. Cooling Fan 13. RS232 Connection 14. Power Input 15. Power Output Segment 2 16. Ground Connection 17. Standard Relay Output Contact 18. Communication Bay 19. SNMP Card (Ethernet)  The UPS will power the Ranger-X5 for up to 15 minutes.  External (optional) battery packs can extend the operational time of the UPS and Ranger-X5.  1.1.10. DC Power Distribution Plate (Unit 1 A10)  A proprietary power control system and industry-standard AC/DC power supplies are installed in the Control Cabinet.    This includes a  48VDC power supply  and  a  24VDC  power  supply.    DC Power is transmitted from the Control Cabinet to the pedestal through shielded cable and the FOSR (Fiber-Optic Slip Ring) system.
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 21 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY   Figure 13. DC Power Distribution Plate (134932-101)  1. Lightning Protect Module (A1) - HGLN-CAT6-HP 2. Power Supply, 600W, 24V (PS3) – GEM600-24G 3. Safety Relay (K2) – RT6-24VDC 4. 3-Phase Contactor, 24VDC (K1) – 226-0516 5. Power Supply, 48VDC, 32A, (PS2) – RSP1500-48 6. Power Supply, 24VDC (PS1) – DPP50-24 7. Power Supply, 12VDC (PS4) – DPP30-12
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 22 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  1.1.10.1.  Lightning Protection Module (Unit 1 A10 A1) (See Figure 13, Point 1)  The lighting protection module protects the main Ethernet input from outside the Ranger-X5 radar system.    1.1.10.2.  Contactor, 3-Phase, 24VDC (Unit 1 A10 K1) (See Figure 13, Point 4 and Figure 14)  The Contactor (K1) receives DC power from the Safety  Replay  (K2).  When  DC power is not available, the Contactor (K1) is open (Normally Open) it removes all AC power to the remaining power supplies on the DC Power Distribution Plate.  This ensures the power in the pedestal is off and the system stops radiating and the antenna stops moving.      Figure 14. Contactor (226-0516)  1.1.10.3.  Safety Relay (Unit 1 A10 K2) (See Figure 13, Point 3)  The Safety Relay (K2) receives DC power from the 24VDC Power Supply (PS1).  The Safety Relay receives command and control to open or close DC power output to the Contactor (K1) from the E-Stop Control Switches on the E-Stop Panel (Unit 1 A12) and/or on the Pedestal Plate Enclosure Assembly (Unit 2 A1 A5).   When  an  E-Stop  Button  is  depressed,  the  Safety  Relay  stops  sending  DC  power  to  the Contactors (K1) and it opens.  When the Contactor (K1) is open, it removes all AC power to the remaining DC Power Supplies (PS2, PS3, and PS4).
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 23 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY   Figure 15. Safety Relay (RT6-24VDC)  1.1.10.4.   24VDC Power Supply (Unit 1 A10 PS1) (See Figure 13, Point 6)  The 24VDC Power Supply (PS1) is outside of the control of the Emergency Stop System.  PS1 provides power to the Safety Replay (RT6), which in turn, controls the AC power supply to the other DC Power Supplies (PS2, PS3, and PS4).    1.1.10.5.   48VDC Power Supply (Unit 1 A10, PS2) (See Figure 13, Point 5)  The  48VDC  Power  Supply (PS2)  provides  all  the  48VDC  voltage  for  the  Antenna  /  Pedestal Assembly.  1.1.10.6.   24VDC Power Supply, 600W, 27A Peak (Unit 1 A10 PS3) (See Figure 13, Point 2)  The  24VDC  Power  Supply (PS3)  provides  all  the  24VDC  voltage  for  the  Antenna  /  Pedestal Assembly.
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 24 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  1.1.10.7.  12VDC Power Supply (Unit 1 A10 PS4)  The  12VDC  Power  Supply (PS4)  provides  all  the  12VDC  voltage  for  the  Antenna  /  Pedestal Assembly. (See Figure 13, Point 7)  1.1.11. E-Stop Panel (Unit 1 A11)  The E-Stop Control panel contains the E-Stop Reset button, the E-Stop Button, Power Indicators, and two Circuit Breakers.    The Main Power circuit  breaker (CB1) controls power to  the  entire system.    The  Pedestal  Power  circuit  breaker  (CB2)  controls  the  power  to  the  DC  Power Distribution Plate (see paragraph 1.1.10).   Figure 16. Emergency Stop Panel (134933-100)  1. E-Stop Reset Button (2XVT5) 2. E-Stop  Button  (704-0742) (704-9631) (704-9104) 3. Input Power LED – L1 (679-9774) 4. Main Power LED – L2 (679-9774) 5. Pedestal Power LED – (679-9774) 6. Circuit Breaker – Main – 50A (683-0035) 7. Circuit Breaker – Pedestal – 10A (683-0037)
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 25 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  1.1.12. I/O Panel Assembly (Unit 1 A12)  The  Indoor  Control  Cabinet  is  equipped  with  an  I/O  Panel  Assembly  to  connect  the  Control Cabinet to the Pedestal Unit.  The AC Input for the Outdoor Control Cabinet is through a standard, commercial grade circuit breaker box.      Figure 17. I/O Panel Assembly, 19-inch Rack (134938-100)  1. AC Power IN (not used) 2. Fiber Optic Cable Gland 3. Pedestal Communication Interconnect 4. Ground Connection Point 5. Pedestal Power Interconnect 6. Ethernet Connection
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION  PROTECTING PEOPLE AND ASSETS®  DATE: 27 MARCH 2017 | VERSION: 1.8 26 RANGER®-X5 RADAR SYSTEM (MOBILE) FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AND THEORY OF OPERATION EEC® | COMPANY PROPRIETARY  This page intentionally blank

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