AN/PPS-6

Operating Instructions

These operating instructions are found printed on the data plate attached to the unit.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

RADAR SET AN/PPS-6

These instructions are provided as a brief summary of standard operating procedures. Read your technical manual for complete instructions.

Starting the Equipment

1. Set meter switch to BAT position and check battery condition on Test Meter
2. Set Power switch (OFF-STBY-XMIT) at XMT position.
3. Set Area Search switch (MODE 1-2-3) at MODE 3
4. Set Adjust Range Control knob to estimated center (in meters) of desired target area
5. Set Meter switch to AGC/EL position
6. Sight on desired sector, using front and rear sights
7. Adjust Sensitivity control so that Test Meter points to AGC line.
8. Loosen Elevation knob and adjust radar for maximum AGC deflection on Test Meter while adjusting Sensitivity control to maintain meter pointer near AGC line.
9. Set Area Search switch (Mode 1-2-3) to Mode 1 or 2 as desired, and Auto-Man clutch to Man position.
10. On Angular control, adjust sector scan ring to center of desired scanning sector.
11. Manually scan desired sector by moving receiver transmitter unit to azimuth. With radar trained on spot giving lowest reading, adjust Sensitivity control so that Test Meter pointer is on AGC line. Lock Sensitivity control.
12. Again, Manually scan desired sector and set Volume control for satisfactory max noise level in headset.
13. Set Auto-Man clutch to Auto position and monitor headset for moving target in area under surveillance.

NOTE
Make sure that low meter reading is not caused by blocking of radar beam by large fixed targets in front of desired target area

Stopping the Equipment

1. Place Power switch (OFF-STBY-XMIT) at OFF position.

Reference Files

USAELRDL Technical Report 2421

Assembly Design of Miniature Lightweight Handheld Radar Set AN/PPS-6

HARRY H. FRENCH

UNITED STATES ARMY

ELECTRONICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORATORIES FORT MONMOUTH, N.J.

SEPTEMBER 1963

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Army Signal Research and Development Laboratory Fort Monmouth, New Jersey

Dunlap and Associates, Inc. 429 Atlantic Street Stamford, Connecticut

Leroy L. Vallerie

Robert T. McCay

Jack Wm. Dunlap, Program Director

January 1962