SMR

SPECIFICATION

Transmitter characteristics
The SCANTER 2001 configured with Frequency Diversity is available with X-band transmitter characteristics, as listed in table.

Table :Transmitter characteristics

PRF, Pulse Widths and IF bandwidths

PW ranges versus PRF and IF bandwidths are given in the Table

Table : Pulse Widths

IF Centre Frequency: 100 MHz

PRF stagger : Pseudo random stagger is available in programmable modes (selectable as set-up and service settings). 0% stagger 2% stagger 4% stagger 8% stagger No staggering From +2 to -2% from nominal PRI in 7 step From +4 to -4% from nominal PRI in 7 steps From +8 to -8% from nominal PRI in 7 steps

Sector transmission

In Sector Transmission, the defined sector is the transmit or prohibit part. Number of sectors Sector bearing: Sector width: Resolution: 4 0-359 10-350 1

Note that antenna squint may reduce useable sector by the squint angle (typi cally 2)

Pulse Parameters
The output Pulse Characteristics are defined as shown in the figure . The RF output pulse from the magnetron is programmable within the following limits:

Pulse Width, step size 10 ns Pulse Width, tolerance 10 ns, PW 100 ns, 10%, PW 100 ns 10%, PW = 40 ns (SMR applications only) Rise Time (Tr) < 20 ns Fall Time (Tf) < 40 ns, < 30 ns, PW = 40 ns (SMR applications only) Max. Droop 20 % at 1000 ns

Receiver
Tuning range : The receiver tuning ranges for the product range are: X-band 9.100 - 9.300 GHz 9.300 - 9.500 GHz

Noise Figure and Image Rejection: Noise Figure of the X band receivers:

Receiver Noise Floor

The thermal noise at the receiver input and the receiver Noise Figure determines the receiver noise floor. NOISE _ FLOOR = 114 + NFov + 10 log10 ( BW [MHz])[dBm] From this expression, the noise floor can be computed for the various receiver bandwidths.

Table: Receiver noise floor versus bandwidth

Dynamic characteristics The Noise Floor, the STC characteristics and the Log amplifier characteristics determine the dynamic characteristics. Receiver overall dynamic range: 125 dB including STC/ASC: Limiter RF attenuation (STC /ASC) 45 dB Power and Noise Figure Monitoring Forward Power monitoring Measurement range 0-50 kW Alarm level 0-30 kW, programmable Noise Figure Monitoring Measurement range 2-15 dB Warning level Noise Figure > 5.0 dB Error level Noise Figure > 7.5 dB

Signal and Clutter Processing

VP3 functions
A/D Conversion Resolution Sample rate Noise Cancellation Sweep to sweep correlation Pulse width discrimination Processing range 8-bit 80 MHz

3 out of 4, full 8 bit resolution on output < 25 ns when using Tx pulses up to 60 ns < 50 ns when using Tx pulses above 60 ns 0-64 NM (default mode, 7.5 m correlation cellsize) 0-128 NM (long range mode, 15 m correlation cellsize), The mode is programmable during installation.

FTC
Time constant 0.1 to 20 s, special filter algorithm Sample Rate Decimation (after FTC) Decimation factors 1, 2, 4 and 8. Sweep Memory Memory depth (one sweep) 32 K samples Memory width (each channel) 1024 sweeps Output data rate / Re-timing Output rates 10, 20, and 40 MHz Retiming factors 1,2,4,8, programmable Note that the maximum output rate is 40 MHz, meaning that the input sample rate of 80 MHz must be decimated, or the output must be re-timed.

Static Clutter Map (Inland VTS and Airport SMR)

The Static Clutter Map is available for stationary applications, typically airports, and will provide programmable adaptation land clutter levels.

Instrumented Range Attenuation Map Number of cells Cell size, range Cell size, azimuth Resolution
Blanking Map Number of cells Cell size Range Cell size Azimuth Max PRF Max RPM

0 - 6000 m
32 k 23,976 m 2.813 8 bit, 0 to 50 dB of attenuation range spread out on 256 steps 512 k 5.994 m 0.703 8064 Hz 60

Application and Site specific functions

Built-in Antenna motor control :

Table : Built-in motor controllers

Directional couplers (SMR)

Coupling: Forward - 30 dB Reverse - 20 dB Individual calibration sheets are provided with each delivery.

INTERFACES : Antenna Interface

Input from Azimuth Encoder:
Antenna rotation rate Pulses per revolution Pulse widths Format Encoder Supply 5 to 66 RPM (6-60 RPM nominal speed) 4096 or 8192 ACPs + 1 ARP ACP 1 s, ARP 1 s 2 sets of balanced line, RS-422 + 5.7 V +/- 5 %, max 500 mA, Diode coupled and short circuit protected. Specified voltage is prior to built-in diode.

As standard, a Terma Antenna system provides 8192 ACPs + 1 ARP per revolution. The Transceivers are able to provide ACP rates as the input or divide by two

Turning Unit (Motor & Gearbox) sensors:

Contact inputs: Common functions Motor overheat (warning) Motor overheat (protection) High temperature, gear Low oil level warning Open/closed contacts, 20 mA current loop

Additional function used in SMR Mechanism

Antenna Polarisation Switch Control Output:

Voltage Current source capacity Functionality 28 3 V Up to 3A pulse for 1-3 seconds +28 V to output 1, for circular +28 V to output 2, for horizontal +28 V to output 3, for vertical Pulse supply to change state.

Each line is with diode in series for parallel coupling.

Azimuth Output :
The output follows the input of the azimuth encoder, being 4096/8192 clock pulses (de-pendent of type), with 12/13 bits resolution of azimuth information (ACP), as a serial string as well as 1 ARP for each antenna revolution. No of outputs 4 Antenna rotation rate as input Pulses per revolution as the input or divide ACPs by two Pulse widths ACP 10 s, ARP 10s Format 2 * balanced line, RS-422

Trigger Output :
No of outputs Amplitude Drive capacity Pulse width Functionality Rise time 5, each programmable to supply T0, PPI, Pre-trigger, or B trigger. +8 1 V 75 ohm nominal load 1.0 s Trigger point at low-to-high transition 180 ns (10-90%)

Analogue Video Output:

No of outputs Level 4 each programmable to supply Processed, Test or External video. 0V to +1V @ 50 ohm nominal load 0V to +5V @ 75 ohm nominal load Individually selectable for each output +/- 0.05V (1 V output) +/- 0.5 V (5 V output)

DC level

Digital Video Output:

No of outputs Video Amplitude resolution Format 3 each programmable to supply RS-422 / EIA-644 form 8 bits 12 * differential lines 8-bit data + status outputs. RS-422, max 10 MHz output rate EIA-644 (LVDS), max 40 MHz output rate Cable Max 10 meter long, type to follow installation documentation. The output rate follows VP 3. (Limited to 10 MHz if any output is in RS422 format)

External Trigger Input (Sync)

Amplitude Impedance Pulse width 5-15 V positive pulse 75 ohm nominal load 0.1 s

Data communication
Data communication lines are available for control and remote service as well as for interfaces to other units within a system.

Serial data lines

No. of serial communication lines 3 per Transceiver for external communication 1 per Transceiver, reserved for communication between Transceivers RS-422A / RS-232 Selectable, 1200 / 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 Selectable, even / odd / no parity and 1 / 2 stop bits Terma 262020 SI

Interface level Baud rate

Character

Protocols

It is recommended to use a data rate of 57600 baud in connection with the protocol defined by Terma 262020 SI

LAN communication lines:

No. of LAN communication lines TCP/IP sockets Type Ethernet Protocols: 1 per Transceiver 4 per LAN communication line 10 BaseT / 100BaseTX (twisted-pair)

Terma 262021 DI SNTP (Time synchronisation)

Auxiliary Inputs:
Number of inputs Format Level 4 per Transceiver 20 mA current loop for external contacts Floating

Auxiliary Outputs:
Number of outputs Format Level 4 per Transceiver Relay contact Floating

Safety Loop
Contact input: Functions Mechanism 1) Safety (man aloft switch) Open/closed contacts, 20 mA current loop

Mains Power Supply

Each transceiver have separate mains supply Voltage Frequency Power Power factor 115-242 V AC +8/-10% 47-63 Hz Max 350 VA, per Transceiver unit (excluding Antenna Motor Power) Cos 0.90, transmitting Cos 0.80, non-transmitting

RELIABILITY AND SAFETY

MTBF(Mean Time Between Failure):
For each Transceiver, demonstrated unit MTBF exceeds: 20.000 hours (Ground Benign conditions) 10.000 hours (Naval Sheltered conditions)

Magnetron Life:
Magnetron lifetime is guaranteed for at least 3000 hours of operation from Magnetron Supplier. However, depending on operational conditions, practical experience shows that substantially longer operational lifetime can be expected.

Safety Level
Safety level according to: IEC 1508, SIL 1 ( during design and life cycle) IEC 950, UL, CSA

Figure : Experienced magnetron life

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature limit as a function of PRF