PRIMUSr 880 Digital Weather Radar System

DFP (Flight Plan) -- The FP position puts the radar system in the flight plan mode, which clears the screen of radar data so ancillary data can be displayed. Examples of this data are:

Navigation displays

Electrical discharge (lightning) data.

NOTE: In the FP mode, the radar RTA is put in standby, the alphanumerics are changed to cyan, and the FLTPLN legend is shown in the mode field.

The target (TGT) alert mode can be used in the FP mode. With target alert on and the FP mode selected, the target alert armed annunciation (green TGT) is displayed. The RTA searches for a hazardous target from 5 to 55 miles and ±7.5° of the aircraft heading. No radar targets are displayed. If a hazardous target is detected, the target alert armed annunciation switches to the alert annunciation (yellow TGT). This advises the pilot that a hazardous target is in his flightpath and the WX mode should be selected to view it.

NOTE: The TGT function is inoperative when a checklist is displayed.

DTST (Test) -- The TST position selects the radar test mode. A special test pattern is displayed to verify system operation. The TEST legend is shown in the mode field. Refer to Section 4, Normal Operations, for a description of the test pattern.

WARNING

UNLESS THE SYSTEM IS IN FORCED STANDBY, THE TRANSMITTER IS ON AND RADIATING X--BAND MICROWAVE ENERGY IN TEST MODE. REFER TO SECTION 6, MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL (MPEL), AND THE APPENDIX, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) ADVISORY CIRCULARS, TO PREVENT POSSIBLE HUMAN BODY DAMAGE.

FSBY (Forced Standby)

FSBY is an automatic, nonselectable radar mode. As an installation option, the indicator can be wired to the weight--on--wheels (WOW) squat switch. When wired, the RTA is in the FSBY mode when the aircraft is on the ground. In FSBY mode, the transmitter and antenna scan are both inhibited, the display memory is erased, and the FSBY legend is displayed in the mode field. When in the FSBY mode, pushing the STAB button 4 times within 3 seconds, restores normal operation.

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Honeywell 880 manual Fsby Forced Standby