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Using SPx RadarView Lite

The SPx RadarView application consists of two files which must be located in the same folder (any folder) on your laptop:

      • SPXRadarView.exe 
      • SPXRadarView.rpi

 

  • Run SPXRadarView.exe. You should see a blank main screen:

Note: In the lower panel, the Video and Turn indicators will be red indicating that there is no communication with the sensor
  • Click the Channel-A menu on the toolbar, and select the Source... option.


Ensure that the Selection option is set to Network and in the Address field, enter the IP Address of the sensor. The Port must be set to 700.
Click OK
 
 
Once the IP address and port are correctly set and the application makes contact with the sensor, the Video and Turn indicators should turn green. Shortly afterwards, you should begin to see radar scan information within the main window.
On the left side of the screen, ensure that the Raw option is ticked.

  • Click the button to show the Display Control dialog box:


Ensure that in the Raw Radar section, the Fading option is set to Sweep and the Rate (sweeps) is set to 5. Click OK.

  • Click thebutton to zoom into the radar view so that you can clearly see the both of your test targets:

 

  1. Right click the mouse pointer on the exact middle point of one of the targets to display a popup options box. Click the option Popup Channel-A AScan…. to display a scan window.


   
    (Signal power is in dB) 
 
The scan window provides live signal strength data concentrating only on the angular direction of the chosen target from the radar sensor. In each of the two graph plots, the x-axis shows the distance from the sensor while the y-axis indicates the returned signal strength. You should see a spike representing your target at the relevant distance.

 

  1. On the top graph, left click on either side of the spike to create a zoomed view on the lower graph.

This will allow you to see small changes in the returned signal strength on the lower graph when levelling the sensor:

  1. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the other target so that you can view both on screen at the same time.
  2. Adjust the radar sensor level (See Section 2.7) while checking the scan graphs to ensure the best response from both targets.
  3. To assist with orientation, optionally click the button to show the Graphics Control dialog box:

Two options within this dialog box are of particular use:

  • Enable the Compass Ring option to superimpose compass graduation marks around the sensor view.
Note: North is aligned to the zero point of the radar sensor, not magnetic north.
  • Enable the Range Rings option to overlay range lines every 100m onto the sensor view

 

 

 

Radar sensor configurations

 
A sample table to record data for each radar.

Radar Sensor

Serial No

IP Address

Subnet Mask

GPS position 

 Lat(N)

 

Long (E)

Radar Base Plate Angle  (deg)

Example

100

192.168.1.170

255.255.255.0

59.25023

17.85109

+1.5

A1

 

 

 

 

 

 

A2

 

 

 

 

 

 

A3

 

 

 

 

 

 

A4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outline System Diagram

 

 

Radio Frequency Energy Compliance


FCC compliance statement (United States)
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.


The operation of this device is limited to a fixed position at airport locations for foreign object debris detection on runways and for monitoring aircraft as well as service vehicles on taxiways and other airport vehicle service areas that have no public vehicle access. This equipment must be mounted in a fixed location maintaining a minimum separation distance of 40cm from personnel when in general operation. This restriction of operation is specific for use in North America. For use in other regions aligned to the FCC regulations, specific country restrictions should be reviewed.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

 

Installing in Harsh Environments

Chesterton© 740 Aerosol Application to I-Series Radar Connectors on Installation


When connecting data and power cables to radars in harsh or corrosive environments Navtech recommends the use of Chesterton© 740 as a product to protect the military specification connectors from corrosion.
This is a recommended best practice. Failure to apply the product could mean extra field time for engineers and the costs that this will incur.
Over extended periods of exposure to the sometimes harsh environments that radars are installed into the connectors can become corroded making their removal difficult, even causing damage to the radar in extreme cases.

Health & Safety


Care should be taken with solvent based aerosol sprays to avoid contact with the eyes or excessive inhalation of fumes. Especially in enclosed areas or poorly ventilated areas. Gloves and a mask and goggles should be worn.
A safety sheet is available for Chesterton© 740 at this weblink. – or visit www.chesterton.com and use the search facility to locate '740 rust guard'.

To apply Chesterton© 740 Aerosol product.

  1. Attach the power and data connectors to the radar. Checking their surfaces are free from dirt, oil, grease and moisture.

 

  1. If the radar has a vent plug attached temporarily cover or mask the vent so that when spraying the connectors no spray enters the vent plug.

 

  1. Evenly apply the spray to the connectors. Observing the Health and Safety guidelines while doing so.

 

  1. While drying residual product can be removed with a cloth. After drying a degreaser can be used to remove the product.

 

  1. Remove the temporary vent plug mask/cover to allow the plug to breathe.
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