Maintenance Handbook

SBS-800 Series Operator & Planned Maintenance Handbook
Chapter 8: Remote Control
KH-1601-2 Issue 6
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8 Remote Control
When the Radar Distribution Unit is set to Remote operation, the external
command and display system or track extractor has control of the system.
For test purposes, the optional service display can be configured for Remote
control and be connected to the track extractor (TE) port to test the serial port
functionality.
RDU LOCAL CONTROL: With the switch set to Remote, Local control of the system via the Radar
Distribution Unit is NOT possible.
8.1 Remote Control Operator Instructions
EXTERNAL COMMAND AND DISPLAY AND TRACK EXTRACTOR
Operator instructions for the external command and display or track extractor systems are not
included in this handbook; please refer to the suppliers’ system handbooks for instructions.
POWER ON/RESTART IN REMOTE MODE
The saved parameters and control settings are all loaded by the Radar Distribution Unit on Remote
Mode power-up, with the exception of the ‘Standby/RUN’ control which defaults to ‘Standby’ such that
the motor control is ON but RF transmission remains inhibited.
Radar transmission is only enabled by the remote display/tracker system.
SERVICE DISPLAY (OPTIONAL)
Operator instructions for the service display are detailed in a separate handbook reference KH-1604
which is provided with the service display.
8.2 Switch ON, OFF & EMERGENCY STOP
The switch ON, OFF and emergency stop procedures for third party systems are NOT detailed in this
handbook.
Please refer to the system manuals supplied with the equipment for details.
8.3 External Commands
The commands sent and received by the SBS-800 system are detailed in a separate document
reference KSD-4750: Serial Control of SBS Radar Systems which is available upon request.