Technical Manual

SRT X-BAND RADAR SYSTEMS
DESCRIPTION AND MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
304202P003 1.7 Rev. C
1.3.2 Pedestal
The Pedestal is composed of a metal cabinet (Chapter 9 Figure 9.1.3 pos. 1),
made of Aluminum, treated with anticorrosive paint in order to be saline
atmosphere resistant. The cabinet is provided with a cover (Chapter 9 Figure
9.1.4 pos. 2) fixed to the cabinet by four screw (pos. 1); the cover can be
opened to allow an easy access to the internal components.
In that part of the cabinet, which is on the same side as the cover hinge
(Chapter 9 Figure 9.1.3 pos. 2), the following items are located:
− the screw for the grounding connection of the Unit to the ship structure
(pos. 4)
− the main connector (pos. 3) for the connecting cable with the Display Unit
used also for the power supply.
When the cover is open, it is possible to access the following internal units
(Chapter 9, Figure 9.1.4):
− Connecting Terminal Board
− Electronics Rack (pos. 4)
− Brushless Motor Controller (pos. 5)
− Motor Unit (pos. 6)
− RF Head (pos. 7)
1.3.2.1 Main Connector
The Main Connector (Chapter 9, Figure 9.1.3 pos. 3), is mounted at the bottom
of the Pedestal cabinet (pos. 1). This main connector allows the connection
between the Display Unit (or the optional SRT Adapter Box), and the Pedestal
Unit (including the Motor Unit and Electronics Rack).
On the Main Connector the following signals can be located:
− Combined Video,
− Power supply,
− Safety Switch.