Series-3 Understanding SSR Components and Specific

 

SSR-FX AND SSR-XT COMPONENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS COMPONENTS OF THE SSR-FX The main components of the SSR-FX are identified in the figure below and described in following Table.

Figure: Main components of SSR-FX  Table: Main components of SSR-FX  No.

Component

Description

1.

Trailer

Transports the SSR.

2.

Pow Power su supply

Conta ontain ins s a di diese sell gen gene erato ratorr a an nd ba batt tter ery y ba bank to su sup pply th the e con conti tin nuous DC power to the SSR.

3.

Toolbox

Stores tools, inclinometer display, and electric jack controls.

4.

El Ele ectric jacks

Separates tes the tripod fro from the trailer for deployment.

5. 6.

Tripod legs Energy chain guide

Provides a stable, level footing for the tripod and antenna. Houses the cable management system.

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7.

Antennas

A pair of 1.8m (5'11") slotted-waveguide antennas that focus the radio frequency energy into a fan-shaped beam. The lower antenna transmits the radar signal. The upper antenna receives the radar signal. A High Powered Amplifier (HPA) is also fitted to the transmitting antenna to boost the transmission signal and achieve greater range.

8.

Visual Capture System (VCS)

Contains the camera that captures photographs of the scan area.

9.

Elevation Actuator

Moves the antenna in the elevation axis (up and down).

10.

Radar Electronics Module (REM)

Contains the SSR computer, the control system, and communications components. componen ts. Also contains the elevation and azimuth motor controllers.

11.

User In Interface

Houses th the co computer to touchscreen di display. The UI is optional for Series-3 systems and is an orderable extra. Virtual keyboard software is provided on all SSR.

12.

Weather Station (WS)

Provides atmospheric information in SSR-Viewer and triggers the antenna head to park in high winds.

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COMPONENTS OF THE SSR-XT The main components of the SSR-XT are identified in figure below and described in the following table.

Figure: Main components of the SSR-XT 

Table: Main components of the SSR-XT  No.

Component

Description

1.

Trailer

Transports the SSR.

2.

Power supply

Contains a diesel generator and battery bank to supply the SSR with continuous DC power.

3.

Toolbox

Stores tools, inclinometer display, and the electric jack controls.

4.

Electric jja acks

Separates the tripod from the trailer du during deployment.

5.

Tripod legs

Provides a stable, level footing for the tripod and antenna.

6.

Ene Energy ch chain gu guide

Houses th the ca cable ma management s sy ystem.

7.

Exte Extern rnal al ci circ rcul ulat ator or

Al Allo lows ws the the SSRSSR-XT XT to tran transm smit it an and d re rece ceiv ive e fr from om a sing single le an ante tenn nna. a.

8.

Dish antenna

A 1.8m (5'11") parabolic dish reflector tor that focuses th the e radio frequency energy into a narrow, pencil-shaped beam.

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9.

Feedhorn

Transmits the RADAR signal towards the dish reflector. Receives the reflected RADAR signal from the dish reflector.

10.

Vi Vis sual Capture System (VCS)

Contains the camera that captures photographs of the scan area.

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El Elev evat atio ion n Act Actua uato torr

Move Moves s the the an ante tenn nna a iin n tthe he el elev evat atio ion n axi axis s ((up up an and d dow down) n)..

12.

Ra Rad dar El Ele ect ctro ron nic ics s Module (REM)

Contains the SSR computer, RADAR electronics, communications components, and motor controllers.

13.

User Interface

Houses the computer touchscreen display. The UI is optional for Series-3 systems and does not ship by default with the SSR, but can be ordered. Virtual keyboard software is provided on the SSR.

14.

Weather Station (WS)

Provides atmospheric information information in SSR-Viewer and triggers the antenna head to park in high winds.

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SSR-FX Weight

Maximum 2,000kg (4,410lbs) dependent on power supply fitted

Width

2.3m (7'7")

Length

4.4m (14'5")

Height

4m (13'1")

Operating temperatures

-25 to 60°C (-13 to 140°F) -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F) with extreme cold weather kit fitted

Storage temperatures

-40 to 80°C (-40 to 176°F)

Towing connection

Suits 50mm tow ball Small circular 7-pin trailer plug

Tow ball weight

200kg (440lbs)

Towing speed (max)

40km/h (25mph) on gravel roads. 10km/h (6mph) on rough terrain.

Maximum operational wind speed

90km/h (56mph)

Scanning Range

30–2,800m (100–9,200ft)

Scan Area Size

Broad Area A rea Mode: 60-180°AZ (adjustable) (a djustable) x 60°EL 60°EL High Resolution Mode: 60°AZ x 60°EL

Pixel Width

Broad Area A rea Mode: 0.5° High Resolution Mode: 0.125°

Pixel Range Resolution

0.68m (2'3")

Scan speed

2 minutes (fixed)

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SSR-XT Weight

Maximum 2,000kg (4,410lbs) dependent on power supply fitted

Width

2.3m (7'7")

Length

4.4m (14'5")

Height

4m (13'1")

Operating temperatures

-25 to 60°C (-13 to 140°F) -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F) with extreme cold weather weather kit fitted

Storage temperatures

-40 to 80°C (-40 to 176°F)

Towing connection

Suits 50mm tow ball Small circular 7-pin trailer plug

Tow ball weight

200kg (440lbs)

Towing speed (max)

40km/h (25mph) on gravel roads. 10km/h (6mph) on rough terrain.

Maximum operational wind speed

90km/h (56mph)

Scanning Range

30–3,500m (100–11,500ft)

Scan Area Size

270°AZ x 100°EL

Pixel Size

0.5°AZ x 0.5°EL

Scan speed

4 minutes for typical ty pical 85° AZ x 20° EL scan area

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