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Radar
MODEL 8096

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Lab-Volt Radar Training System consists of six Radar Training System Features
subsystems (Models 8096-1 to 8096-6). Subsys- C Active, real-time radar system operating in a
tems 8096-1 to 8096-3 provide students with hands-on classroom laboratory
training in the principles and operation of analog and C Low power, safe operation
digital radar, as well as radar tracking systems. C Latest technology, e.g., microstrips, Surface Mounted
Subsystem 8096-4 trains students in the principles and Devices (SMDs), Digital Signal Processing (DSP),
scenarios of Electronic Warfare (EW). Subsystem 8096-5 and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT)
is a sophisticated, pulse-mode, radar cross-section (RCS)
C Pulsed, continuous wave (CW) Doppler, and
measurement training system with inverse synthetic-
frequency-modulated continuous wave (FM-CW)
aperture radar (ISAR) imagery capability, that is
modes of operation
specifically designed for operation at close range.
C A-scope display output
Subsystem 8096-6 provides students with training in the
principles of electronically steered antennas. C Plan Position Indicator (PPI) display on a computer
monitor (on-screen PPI display) with fixed-intensity,
The Radar Training System uses patented
intensity-modulated, color-modulated, and color-
technology to detect and track passive targets at very
coded (weather radar) display modes
short range in the presence of noise and clutter. The very
low transmitter power allows for safe operation in a C Conventional PPI display capability (vector scan
variety of training environments. output)
C Moving Target Indication (MTI) processor for fixed-
target echo cancellation and clutter rejection

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C Sensitive Moving Target Detection (MTD) Processor The Basic Radar Training System, Model 8096-1, is
that differentiates between fixed and slowly moving a complete set of hardware, courseware, and all
targets at short range necessary accessories such as targets and
C Surveillance processor for Track-While-Scan (TWS) interconnecting cables, that allows the principles of pulse,
operation CW Doppler, and FM-CW radar systems to be studied.
C Computer-based (i.e., on-screen) control of the An oscilloscope is required for target echo visualization
radar's processing and display functions on an A-scope display as well as time-domain
C Computer-based control of the clutter generation for observation of signals at outputs and test points (the
the study of the MTI processor functions Lab-Volt Model 797 Dual Trace Oscilloscope is
C High repeatability of hands-on manipulations ensured recommended).
through computer-based control of the clutter
generation and radar's key parameters
C On-screen block diagrams of the pulsed radar and
radar processor/display subsystem with hardware-
related (real signal) test points
C Computer-based oscilloscope for time-domain
observation and analysis of test point signals
C Powerful, computer-based, data monitoring system
for easy study of the first stage in the MTD
processing (FFT Doppler filtering, thresholding, and
alarm generation)
C Split range-gate tracker
C Leading-edge range tracker
C Lobe-switching angle tracker
Figure 1. Radar echo of a moving target observed on an A-scope
C On-screen, O-scope display
display obtained using a conventional oscilloscope.
C O-scope display output
C Built-in Electronic Counter-Counter Measures The Basic Radar Training System consists of a
(ECCM) transmitter, a receiver, three instrumentation modules, an
C Active jamming pod to electronically attack the radar antenna with pedestal, a target positioning system, and
tracking system a set of accessories. A comprehensive student manual
C Noise and deception jamming capabilities and an instructor guide, which may be ordered
C Chaff cloud simulation separately, are also provided. Refer to the lists of
C Radar cross-section (RCS) measurement equipment provided in this data sheet for additional
C Inverse synthetic-aperture radar (ISAR) imagery information.
capability
C Phased array antenna (continues on page 3)
C Comprehensive courseware
C System level training
TABLE OF CONTENTS
C Modular construction
C Fault-insertion capability for the teaching of General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
troubleshooting Table of Contents of The Student Manuals . . . . . . 11
C Multiple test points Lists of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
C Protection against incorrect connections Additional Equipment Required to Perform the
Exercises in the Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Equipment Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ordering Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION (contd)
The Radar Processor/Display consists of a
reconfigurable training module (RTM), a power supply for
the RTM, three interface modules, a set of accessories
including the Lab-Volt Radar Training System (LVRTS)
software, two comprehensive student manuals, and a
user guide. A Pentium-type host computer (to be
purchased separately) is required with the RTM. The
Lab-Volt Model 9695 Radar Host Computer is
recommended.

Figure 2. The Basic Radar Training System, Model 8096-1

The Radar Processor/Display, Model 8096-2, is used

in conjunction with the Basic Radar Training System,
Model 8096-1, to form a complete, modern pulse radar
system. The Radar Processor/Display adds the following
elements to the Basic Radar Training System: radar echo
signal processing functions, PPI display functions, on-
screen block diagrams of the complete radar and radar
processor/display subsystem, and computer-based (i.e.,
Figure 4. The Radar Processor/Display, Model 8096-2
on-screen) instruments (oscilloscope and data monitoring
system). Two major types of radar echo signal processing
function are available: Moving Target Indication (MTI) and The RTM is the cornerstone of the Radar
Moving Target Detection (MTD). The Radar Processor/Display. This module, which uses state-of-the-
Processor/Display also provides computer-controlled art digital signal processor (DSP) technology, can be
generation of clutter and interference to allow study of the programmed to act as either an analog pulse radar (i.e.,
MTI processing function. The following types of clutter a pulse radar with MTI processing) or a digital pulse radar
and interference can be generated: sea clutter, rain (i.e., a pulse radar using MTD, correlation and
clutter, second-trace echo, noise, and pulse interference. interpolation, and surveillance processing). Interface
modules that students install in the RTM allow connection
of the various signals coming from the Basic Radar
Training System, as shown in Figure 5. The RTM can
also be programmed to act as a tracking radar when used
with the Radar Tracking Training System, Model 8096-3.

Figure 3. Example of a PPI display obtained with the Radar

Processor/Display.

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Figure 5. Simplified connection diagram of the Basic Radar Training System and Radar Processor/Display.

The RTM processes the signals from the Basic Radar C display diagrams that show how to connect the
Training System to detect targets, and sends data to the equipment (see Figure 9)
radar host computer via a high-speed data link (Ethernet C display the functional block diagrams of the complete
link with TCP/IP protocol). The RTM can also generate radar and radar processor/display subsystem (see
clutter and interference which are added to the I- and Figure 10)
Q-channel echo signals from the radar receiver, before C connect virtual probes to test points in the
signal processing takes place. The radar host computer, aforementioned block diagrams to observe real signals
which runs the LVRTS software, uses the data produced using the built-in oscilloscope (see Figure 11)
by the RTM to display the detected targets on a C use the Data Monitor to observe and analyze the
PPI display generated on a color monitor. The signal processing sequence involved in Moving Target

LVRTS software is a Windows -based application used Detection (see Figure 12)
to download programs into the DSP memory of the RTM, C insert faults in the system (password-protected
to select the type of radar which is implemented (see feature) for troubleshooting purposes (see Figure 13)
Figure 6). It also has an intuitive user interface to:
C set the parameters that control the generation of
C select the radar processing functions and adjust other clutter and interference (see Figure 14)
parameters of the radar, such as the video gain,
C obtain on-line help screens (see Figure 15)
detection threshold, etc. (see Figure 7)
C control the radar display functions such as the PPI
display mode selection, Variable Range
Marker (VRM), Electronic Bearing Line (EBL), etc.
(see Figure 8)

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 Figure 8. Computer-based control of the radar display functions.

Figure 6. On-screen selection of the type of radar which is

implemented.

Figure 7. Computer-based control of the radar processing Figure 9. Window showing the interconnections to the RTM.
functions and operating parameters.

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Figure 10. On-screen block diagram of the Moving Target Figure 12. The Data Monitor is a powerful tool designed to study
Indication (MTI) processor. the various stages (FFT Doppler filtering, thresholding, alarm
generation) of Moving Target Detection (MTD).

Figure 11. Real signals can be observed on the built-in

oscilloscope by connecting virtual probes to test points in the on-
screen block diagrams.
Figure 13. Faults window in the LVRTS software.

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 Figure 16. The Radar Tracking Training System, Model 8096-3.

Installation of the Radar Tracking Training System is

Figure 14. Computer-based control of clutter and interference
very simple: insert the interface module in the RTM,
generation.
modify a few connections, connect the hand controller to
a USB port of the host computer, and replace the
conventional parabolic antenna with the dual-feed
parabolic antenna. These two antennas come with a
miniature plug-in connector to facilitate replacement, as
shown in Figure 17.

Figure 15. On-line help screens are available through a few clicks
of the mouse button.
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The Radar Tracking Training System , Model 8096-3,
adds on to the pulse radar implemented with the Basic
Radar Training System and the Radar Processor/Display
(Models 8096-1 and 8096-2, respectively), to form a Figure 17. Antenna replacement is quick and easy thanks to
continuous tracking radar. This radar can track a passive miniature plug-in connectors in the antenna frame and antenna
pedestal's shaft.
target that moves in the classroom laboratory. The Radar
Tracking Training System includes an interface module The tracking radar can operate in three different
to be installed in the RTM of the Radar modes (Scan, Manual, and Lock), which is selected
Processor/Display, a special dual-feed parabolic antenna, through the hand-controller buttons. In scan mode, the
a joystick-type hand controller, a set of accessories, and antenna rotates at constant speed, allowing observation
a student manual. of targets on the PPI display. In manual mode, the
operator can isolate a fixed or moving target of his or her
choice, using the hand controller to control the antenna
beam angle and to position an electronic marker (range
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The hardware of the Radar Tracking Training System will be available by September 2006. gate) over the target echo signal. A computer-based
O-scope display is used to monitor the position of the

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range gate relative to the echo signal of the target to be response, that is, the use of an appropriate ECCM to
acquired. When the range gate straddles the target echo prevent losing track of the target.
signal, the lock mode can be activated and the target is
automatically tracked in range and azimuth by the
system.
Range tracking is achieved by means of the split
range-gate technique, whereas angle tracking is
accomplished using lobe switching (sequential lobing).
In addition to the fully automatic tracking mode, several
useful ECCM features are available, such as a switchable
lobing rate, a range tracking rate limiter in the range loop,
manual control of either the range loop or the azimuth
loop while the system is locked onto a target, and leading-
edge range tracking. The computer-based interface of the
tracking radar allows control of these functions and offers
the same other possibilities as for the pulse radar system
(visualization of the system's block diagrams, connection
of virtual probes in the on-screen block diagrams,
observation of signals on the built-in oscilloscope, fault
insertion, etc.).
The Radar Active Target (RAT) Training System,
Figure 19. Effect of barrage noise jamming produced by the
Model 8096-4, is used in conjunction with the three
jamming pod trainer of the RAT Training System as observed on
previous subsystems (Models 8096-1, 8096-2, and the Lab-Volt radar PPI display.
8096-3) to train students in the principles and scenarios
of EW. This is a truly unique system that places real-time,
safe, and unclassified EW demonstrations into the hands
of students. The RAT Training System consists of an
active jamming pod trainer, an elaborate set of
accessories, and a comprehensive student manual.

Figure 20. Stealth accessories in the RAT Training System allow

reduction of the jamming pod trainers radar cross section.

The RCS and ISAR Measurement Training System,

Model 8096-5, adds on to the Basic Radar Training
System, Model 8096-1, to form a computer-based, pulse-
mode system that can measure the radar cross
Figure 18. The Radar Active Target (RAT) Training System, Model section (RCS) of targets as well as produce ISAR images
8096-4
of targets (see Figures 21 to 23).
The jamming pod trainer is a Self-Screening Jammer
(SSJ) target that can perform direct or modulated noise
jamming (see Figure 19) as well as repeater jamming. It
includes a remote controller to select the type of jamming
and set the jamming parameters. The jamming pod
trainer and the included accessories are designed for use
with the Lab-Volt radar to implement real EW situations.
This provides an effective means of introducing students
to a real-time jamming situation that necessitates a

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 Figure 23. In the ISAR imagery mode, the RCS and ISAR
Measurement Training System can produce images that show the
shape of a target (top front view of 777 Boeing aircraft shown).

The RCS and ISAR Measurement Training System

includes a low-RCS target support to achieve precise
Figure 21. The RCS pattern of an actual aircraft can be obtained
by placing a reflective scale model on top of the low-RCS rotating
RCS measurements; a high-quality desktop computer
support of the RCS and ISAR Measurement Training System. equipped with the necessary interface cards and
RCS measurement/ISAR imagery software; an
The system can generate RCS patterns of targets of RCS/ISAR measurement interface module; a set of
up to 75-cm (30-in) length when the longest pulse width accessories; and a system user guide.
is used. The system can also generate high-resolution
ISAR images of much larger targets when the shortest
pulse width is used. Because the system is based on
pulse operation, it does not need to be operated in an
anechoic chamber or in an outdoor range. Background
clutter is rejected using time-gating and subtraction
techniques during the measurement process.

Figure 24. The RCS and ISAR Measurement Training System,

Model 8096-5

The Radar Phased Array Antenna Trainer,

Model 8096-6, is specifically designed to be used with the
complete, pulse radar system that can be implemented
with the Basic Radar Training System and the Radar
Figure 22. RCS pattern of a scale model of a 777 Boeing aircraft
Processor/Display (Models 8096-1 and 8096-2,
obtained using the RCS and ISAR Measurement Training System. respectively). The trainer includes a phased array
antenna, a beam-steering control module, the necessary
cables, and a comprehensive student manual that deals
with the principles of electronically steered antennas.

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Figure 25. The Radar Phased Array Antenna Trainer, Model 8096-6

Beam steering in the Radar Phased Array Antenna

Trainer is achieved using a microwave switch coupled to
a Rotman lens and microstrip tapered slot array
antennas. Beam steering control can be manual,
continuous or radar PRF dependent. Scan speeds of up
to 1080 scans/min can be achieved, thereby allowing the
PPI display (sector scan) of the radar system to be
refreshed at much higher rates than with a conventional
mechanically rotated parabolic antenna. Targets can thus
be followed in near real time.

Figure 26. The Radar Phased Array Antenna Trainer is fully

compatible with the Lab-Volt radar training system. It allows
sector-scan operation with no antenna motion.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE STUDENT MANUALS
Volume 1 Volume 4
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Principles of Radar Systems (38542-00) Tracking Radar (38545-00)
Basic Principles of Pulsed Radar Manual Tracking of a Target
The Range-Delay Relationship Automatic Range Tracking
Radar Antennas Angle Tracking Techniques
The Radar Equation Automatic Angle Tracking
Radar Transmitter and Receiver Range and Angle Tracking Performance (Radar-Dependent
Antenna Driving System Errors)
CW Radar and the Doppler Effect Range and Angle Tracking Performance (Target-Caused
Frequency-Modulated CW Radar Errors)
Troubleshooting a CW Radar Troubleshooting an Analog Target Tracker
Troubleshooting an FM-CW Radar
Troubleshooting a Pulsed Radar: The RF Section Volume 5
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Radar in an Active Target Environment (38546-00)
Volume 2 Familiarization with the Radar Jamming Pod
Analog MTI Processing (38543-00) Spot Noise Jamming and Burn-Through Range
Familiarization with the Analog Pulse Radar Frequency Agility and Barrage Noise Jamming
The PPI Display Video Integration and Track-On-Jamming
Phase-Processing MTI Antennas in EW: Sidelobe Jamming and Space
Vector-Processing MTI Discrimination
Staggered PRF Deception Jamming using the Radar Jamming Pod
MTI Limitations Range Gate Pull-Off
Threshold Detection Stealth Technology: The Quest for Reduced RCS
Pulse Integration Deceptive Jamming Using Amplitude-Modulated Signals
Sensitivity Time Control Cross-Polarization Jamming
Instantaneous Automatic Gain Control Multiple-Source Jamming Techniques
The Log-FTC Receiver Chaff Clouds
Constant-False Alarm Rate Chaff Clouds used as Decoys
Troubleshooting the MTI Processor
Troubleshooting the Display Processor Volume 6
Troubleshooting an MTI Radar System 2
The Phased Array Antenna (38547-00)
Basic Principles, Operation and Adjustments
Volume 3 The True-Time Delay Rotman Lens
Digital MTD Processing (38544-00) The Switching Matrix
Familiarization with the Digital Pulse Radar Beamwidth Measurement
The PPI Display Radiation Pattern Measurement
Cell Mapping Angular Separation Measurement
Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) Processing Phased Array Antenna Gain Measurement
Constant False-Alarm Rate (CFAR) Maximum Scan Angle Measurement
Correlation and Interpolation (C&I) Processing Target Bearing Estimation
Surveillance (Track-While-Scan) Processing Target Speed Estimation
Troubleshooting the Digital MTD/PPI Processor

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LISTS OF EQUIPMENT
BASIC RADAR TRAINING SYSTEM, MODEL 8096-1
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QTY DESCRIPTION ORDERING NUMBER
1 Horn Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9535-00
1 Power Supply / Antenna Motor Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9601-10
1 Radar Synchronizer / Antenna Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9602-00
1 Rotating-Antenna Pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9603-00
1 Radar Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9604-00
1 Dual-Channel Sampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9605-00
1 Target Positioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9607-10
1 Radar Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9620-10
1 Radar Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9621-10
1 Connection Leads and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9689-00
1 Volume 1 Principles of Radar Systems (Student Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38542-00
1 Radar Training System (Instructor Guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38542-10

RADAR PROCESSOR/DISPLAY ADD-ON, MODEL 8096-2

QTY DESCRIPTION ORDERING NUMBER
1 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9408-00
1 Reconfigurable Training Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9431-10
1 Analog/Digital Signal Combiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9630-00
1 Data Acquisition Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9631-00
1 Analog/Digital Output Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9632-00
1 Connection Leads and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9689-A0
1 Volume 2 Analog MTI Processing (Student Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38543-00
1 Radar Processor/Display (User Guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38543-E0
1 Volume 3 Digital MTD Processing (Student Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38544-00

RADAR TRACKING TRAINING SYSTEM ADD-ON, MODEL 8096-3

QTY DESCRIPTION ORDERING NUMBER
1 Dual Feed Parabolic Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9604-A0
1 Radar Target Tracking Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9633-00
1 Connection Leads and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9690-B0
1 Hand Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9694-10
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1 Volume 4 Tracking Radar (Student Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38545-00

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The model numbers shown apply to the English 120-V version. Other versions are available. Refer to the Ordering Numbers section.
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RADAR ACTIVE TARGET TRAINING SYSTEM ADD-ON, MODEL 8096-4
QTY DESCRIPTION ORDERING NUMBER
1 Horn Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9535-00
1 Radar Jamming Pod Trainer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9595-10
1 Radar Jamming Pod Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9608-10
1 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9609-00
1 Connection Leads and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9690-C0
1 Electronic Warfare (Text Book) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32254-80
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1 Volume 5 Radar in an Active Target Environment (Student Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38546-00

RCS AND ISAR MEASUREMENT TRAINING SYSTEM ADD-ON, MODEL 8096-5

QTY DESCRIPTION ORDERING NUMBER
1 RCS/ISAR Measurement Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9610-00
1 RCS/ISAR Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9611-00
1 Connection Leads and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9690-D0
1 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9691-00
1 RCS/ISAR Measurement Training System (User Guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39102-E0

RADAR PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA TRAINER ADD-ON, MODEL 8096-6

QTY DESCRIPTION ORDERING NUMBER
1 Phased Array Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9612-00
1 Phased Array Antenna Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9613-00
1 Connection Leads and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9690-E0
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1 Volume 6 The Phased Array Antenna (Student Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38547-00

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE EXERCISES IN THE MANUALS

QTY DESCRIPTION ORDERING NUMBER
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1 Dual Trace Oscilloscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 797-20
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1 Dual Function Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9402-10
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1 Frequency Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9403-00
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1 Radar Host Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9695-00

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This student manual will be available in the second half of year 2006. Contact your sales representative for more information.
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Required for Volumes 1 and 2.
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Required for Volume 2.
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Required for Volumes 2 to 6.

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RADAR TRAINING SYSTEM
MODEL 8096

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIONS
SUBSYSTEM 8096-1, BASIC RADAR TRAINING Model 9602 Radar Synchronizer / Antenna
SYSTEM Controller
Model 9535 Horn Antenna

The Radar Synchronizer / Antenna Controller is used for

Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) generation and
The Horn Antenna is used in FM-CW radar and antenna
synchronization of the radar system. It also controls the
gain experiments. When used in conjunction with the
operating parameters of the radar antenna.
Radar Antenna, it allows separate transmission and
reception of RF signals. The Horn Antenna is also used The synchronizer includes a PRF generator equipped
in certain EW demonstrations. with push buttons to select the PRF and either single or
staggered mode. Two sets of outputs are used for
Model 9601 Power Supply / Antenna Motor Driver synchronization, one at the selected PRF and one at
1024 times the selected PRF.
The antenna controller provides three control modes
for the radar antenna: manual mode, where speed
(clockwise or counterclockwise) is manually controlled;
PRF locked mode, which synchronizes the rotation of the
antenna to the system PRF; and SCAN/TRACK mode for
120-degree scanning. A three-digit display that can be
switched to show antenna position or speed is provided.
The controller accepts feedback signals from the encoder
The Power Supply / Antenna Motor Driver is the physical on the rotating antenna pedestal and generates a
base for the Basic Radar Training System. Several command signal for output to the antenna motor driver.
modules of the system are designed to be stacked on top The controller also generates azimuth information
of it side-by-side. The power supply distributes three required by other system modules.
unregulated DC voltages to the stacked modules through Unregulated DC power is automatically supplied to
self-aligning connectors. These voltages are regulated the Radar Synchronizer / Antenna Controller through self-
within each module to provide the required voltages. aligning connectors when it is installed on the Power
Three regulated DC voltage outputs are also available Supply / Antenna Motor Driver.
through miniature banana jacks on the front panel of the
power supply.
The antenna motor driver supplies power to the
Model 9603 Rotating-Antenna Pedestal. It is a Pulse-
Width-Modulated (PWM) motor driver that uses a four-
quadrant chopper requiring a command signal from the
antenna controller or radar target tracking system. It is
equipped with front-panel test points for training
purposes.

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Model 9603 Rotating-Antenna Pedestal required due to the low level of RF power radiated by the
system, provides training in microwave safety techniques.

Model 9605 Dual-Channel Sampler

The Dual-Channel Sampler performs time expansion of

the I- and Q-channel baseband signals from the radar
The Rotating-Antenna Pedestal is the mount and drive receiver in order to allow further processing and display.
motor for the radar antenna. It provides the RF It has three switches to select the system observation
connection between the antenna and the radar transmitter range, as well as control knobs for adjusting the system
and receiver. Antenna position feedback is obtained from range origin, the balance of the I- and Q-channel output
an incremental optical shaft encoder, the output of which signals, and the DC offsets at the I- and Q-channel
may be monitored through front-panel test points. The RF outputs. A time base output is provided to obtain an A-
section includes a circulator for simultaneous scope display on a conventional oscilloscope.
transmission and reception. A rotary joint provides RF Unregulated DC power is automatically supplied to
coupling to the rotating antenna mount. the Dual-Channel Sampler through self-aligning
Model 9604 Radar Antenna connectors when it is installed on the Power Supply /
Antenna Motor Driver

Model 9607 Target Positioning System

The Radar Antenna mounts on the rotating-antenna

The Target Positioning System positions a passive radar
pedestal and has a miniature plug-in connector for quick
target accurately. The system consists of a mobile target
RF coupling. It uses an offset-feed design to reduce
table, a remote target controller module connected to the
masking effects. A screen of microwave-radiation-
table via a multiway cable, and four types of targets (a
absorbing material is also supplied, which, although not
sphere, a cylinder, a 90-degree reflector, three metal

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MODEL 8096

plates and a plexiglass plate). The surface of the target Model 9621 Radar Receiver
table measures 90 by 90 cm (35.1 x 35.1 in) and is
marked with a 1-cm (0.39-in) grid.
The system provides closed-loop DC servo control
of the position and speed of the target in X and Y. On the
target controller, either manual control of target position
and speed or one of four preprogrammed trajectories can
be selected. Two three-digit displays give a readout of the
X and Y position or speed of the target. The target
position can be controlled externally using rear panel
inputs.

Model 9620 Radar Transmitter

The Radar Receiver is an instructional module designed

to provide training in system- and module-level
troubleshooting. It has switches that the instructor can
use to insert faults. These switches, as well as the circuit
boards and test points, are accessed through the hinged
door on top of the module.
The Radar Receiver down-converts the received
RF signal to baseband directly (homodyne receiver) for
the three types of radar that can be implemented (CW,
FM-CW, and pulse radars). Direct CW Doppler and
FM-CW outputs are provided. Quadrature detection
(I- and Q-channel outputs) is used for the pulse radar.
The Radar Transmitter is an instructional module Wideband amplifiers are used in the I- and Q-channels
designed to provide training in system- and module-level to ensure faithful baseband reproduction of the received
troubleshooting. It has switches that the instructor can RF signals.
use to insert faults. These switches, as well as the circuit
Unregulated DC power is automatically supplied to
boards and test points, are accessed through the hinged
the Radar Receiver through self-aligning connectors
door on top of the module.
when it is installed on the Power Supply / Antenna Motor
The Radar Transmitter generates an RF signal that Driver.
can be either frequency modulated or amplitude
modulated. It includes an RF oscillator, a pulse generator, Model 9689 Connection Leads and Accessories
and an amplitude modulator.
The Model 9689-00 Connection Leads and Accessories
The RF oscillator has a frequency modulator with
contains all of the cables and accessories necessary for
variable modulation frequency and deviation. It also has
operation of the Basic Radar Training System,
a variable output frequency, which is indicated on 2 digit
Model 8096-1. These include; SMA flexible cables, BNC
display. An RF power switch allows the RF output to be
cables, a DB9 cable, an antenna motor driver cable, BNC
disabled.
tees, SMA attenuators, an SMA 50- load, a measuring
The pulse generator produces the pulses required by
tape, a level, a waveguide-to-coax adapter, a horn
the system. It provides discrete and continuous variation
antenna support, and quick-lock fasteners.
of the pulse width. The pulse generator output signal
controls the amplitude modulator to produce the pulsed
(amplitude-modulated) RF signal.
Unregulated DC power is automatically supplied to
the Radar Transmitter through self-aligning connectors
when it is installed on the Power Supply / Antenna Motor
Driver.

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SUBSYSTEM 8096-2, RADAR PROCESSOR/DISPLAY
Model 9630 Analog/Digital Signal Combiner
Model 9408 Power Supply

The Analog/Digital Signal Combiner is a compact module

designed to be installed into one of the slots on the RTM
of the Radar Processor/Display. This module converts the
The Power Supply is the power source for the
clutter and interference generated by the DSP of the RTM
Reconfigurable Training Module (RTM), Model 9431. It
to analog format, and adds it to the I- and Q-channel echo
has two multi-pin connector outputs, located on the back
signals coming from the Radar Receiver.
panel, that provide regulated DC voltages. Each output
The Analog/Digital Signal Combiner has two
can supply power to one RTM. Auto-reset fuses protect
BNC-connector inputs to receive the I- and Q-channel
the Power Supply outputs against short-circuits.
echo signals. It also has four BNC-connector outputs.
Model 9431 Reconfigurable Training Module Two outputs provide the clutter and interference signals
added to the I- and Q-channel echo signals. The other
two outputs provide the I- and Q-channel, perturbed echo
signals. All these inputs and outputs are protected from
misconnections within the system. Test points are
available on the module's front panel to observe all these
signals using a conventional oscilloscope.
DC power is automatically supplied to the
Analog/Digital Signal Combiner when it is installed into
the RTM.

The Reconfigurable Training Module (RTM) is the

cornerstone of the Radar Processor/Display. It consists
mainly of a powerful digital signal processor (DSP) and
three slots on the module's front panel for installing
interface modules. An Ethernet port (RJ-45) connector,
located on the back panel, allows connection of the RTM
to the radar host computer. The functionality of the radar
system (analog pulse radar, digital pulse radar or tracking
radar) is determined by downloading a program into the
DSP memory using the host computer that runs the
LVRTS software. Electrical power is supplied to the RTM
by the Power Supply, Model 9408, through a multi-pin
cable that connects to the back panel.

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MODEL 8096

Model 9631 Data Acquisition Interface The Analog/Digital Output Interface is a compact module
designed to be installed into one of the slots on the RTM
of the Radar Processor/Display. This module provides
analog and digital output signals generated by the RTM.
The nature of the signals generated depends on the type
of radar processing that the RTM performs.
The Analog/Digital Output Interface has four
BNC-connector analog outputs and four BNC-connector
digital outputs. All these outputs are protected from
misconnections within the system. Test points are
available on the module's front panel to observe the
output signals using a conventional oscilloscope.
DC power is automatically supplied to the
Analog/Digital Output Interface when it is installed into the
RTM.
The Data Acquisition Interface is a compact module
Model 9689-A Connection Leads and
designed to be installed into one of the slots on the RTM
Accessories
of the Radar Processor/Display. This module receives the
I- and Q-channel echo signals of the radar, perturbed or The Model 9689-A Connection Leads and Accessories
not, and converts them to digital format. It also receives contains a DB15 cable, a USB port cable, an RJ-45
the PRF and synchronization signals as well as azimuth connector crossover cable, an Ethernet adapter (network
information from the Radar Synchronizer / Antenna card) to be installed in the radar host computer, two semi-
Controller. All these signals are then routed to the RTM circular cross section targets, a multiple target holder to
for digital signal processing. be used with the Target Positioning System, and the
The Data Acquisition Interface has two LVRTS software CD-ROM.
BNC-connector analog inputs to receive the I- and
Q-channel echo signals. It also has two BNC-connector Model 9695 Radar Host Computer
digital inputs where the PRF and synchronization signals
are injected. A DB15 connector is provided as a digital The Radar Host Computer is a Pentium-type personal

input for the azimuth information. All these inputs are computer with the Windows XP operating system and
protected from misconnections within the system. Test LVRTS software installed, two color monitors, and a dual-
points are available on the module's front panel to output display adapter (video card) compatible with

observe the input signals using a conventional Microsoft DirectX version 9 or later.
oscilloscope. The Radar Host Computer is used to run the LVRTS
DC power is automatically supplied to the Data software and is linked to the RTM of the Radar
Acquisition Interface when it is installed into the RTM. Processor/Display through a high-speed data link
(Ethernet link with TCP/IP protocol). It provides the
Model 9632 Analog/Digital Output Interface radar's PPI display and allows control of the radar
processing and display functions, and much more as
described in the General Description of the Radar
Processor/Display, Model 8096-2.
The Radar Host Computer is not included in the
Radar Processor/Display. It must be purchased
separately or replaced with an equivalent personal

computer. The Windows XP operating system is required
to run the LVRTS software.

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SUBSYSTEM 8096-3, RADAR TRACKING TRAINING The Radar Target Tracking Interface is a compact module
SYSTEM designed to be installed into one of the slots on the RTM
of the Radar Processor/Display. The module provides the
Model 9604-A Dual Feed Parabolic Antenna
lobe switching control signal and the RF circuitry (bias tee
and DC blocking capacitor) required to perform lobe
switching with the Dual Feed Parabolic Antenna. To allow
manual or automatic control of the radar antenna rotation,
the Radar Target Tracking Interface is also used to
intercept the rotation command signal produced by the
antenna controller before it reaches the antenna motor
driver.
The Radar Target Tracking Interface is provided with
four SMA connectors that provide access to the lobe
switching RF circuitry. It also has two BNC-connector
inputs (lobe switch control input and antenna rotation
command input) and two BNC-connector outputs (lobe
switch control output and antenna rotation command
output). All these inputs and outputs are protected from
misconnections within the system. Test points are
available on the module's front panel to observe the
signals on the BNC-connector inputs and outputs using
a conventional oscilloscope.
DC power is automatically supplied to the Radar
Target Tracking Interface when it is installed into the
The Dual Feed Parabolic Antenna mounts on the rotating RTM.
antenna pedestal and is fully compatible with the
miniature plug-in RF quick connector. The dual-feed Model 9690-B Connection Leads and
horns are connected to a microwave SPDT switch that Accessories
allows alternating transmission and reception of the signal
The Model 9690-B Connection Leads and Accessories
from each horn through the single rotary joint of the
contains a cylinder target, two zigzag targets, and a BNC
antenna pedestal. Switch control is achieved by
connector-to-miniature banana jack cable.
superimposing a DC bias on the transmitted RF signal.
The antenna beams formed by each horn are squinted Model 9694 Hand Controller
in azimuth to allow lobe switching (sequential lobing)
target tracking.

Model 9633 Radar Target Tracking Interface

The Hand Controller is a joystick-type device designed

to be connected to a USB port of a personal computer.
It is used to select specific targets when the tracking radar
is in the manual mode of operation. Fore and aft motion

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MODEL 8096

of the handle allows range positioning of a tracking cursor Model 9608 Radar Jamming Pod Trainer
(range gate). Left-right motion of the handle controls the
direction of the antenna's rotation, thereby allowing the
antenna to be rotated to a particular azimuth. Mode
control of the tracking radar is achieved with the trigger
buttons on the handle of the Hand Controller.

SUBSYSTEM 8096-4, RADAR ACTIVE TARGET

TRAINING SYSTEM
Model 9535 Horn Antenna
The Radar Jamming Pod Trainer is a Self-Screening
See subsystem 8096-1. Jammer (SSJ) target in a compact enclosure. It is
Model 9595-1 Radar Jamming Pod Trainer designed to be placed on the Target Positioning System,
Support Model 9607, to electronically attack the Lab-Volt radar
training system by masking the target echo signal with
noise or causing either range or angle deception. The
Radar Jamming Pod Trainer mainly consists of an RF
signal source, a variable attenuator, transmitting and
receiving horn antennas, a signal repeater, an amplitude
modulator, and a remote controller.
The RF signal source is a Voltage-Controlled
Oscillator (VCO) whose frequency range is approximately
twice that of the Lab-Volt radar training system. The VCO
frequency can be adjusted to perform radar jamming
using spot noise. The VCO can also be modulated in fre-
quency, either internally or externally, to produce barrage
noise jamming. The variable attenuator decreases the
VCO signal level before it is sent to the transmitting horn
antenna. This allows the amount of noise introduced in
the victim radar (i.e., the Lab-Volt radar) to be adjusted.
The maximum transmitted power is low, thereby providing
safe operation in a laboratory environment.
The receiving horn antenna intercepts the pulse
This support is a mast designed to support the Radar
signal transmitted by the Lab-Volt radar. The repeater,
Jamming Pod Trainer when it is used to perform
which consists of an amplifier and a programmable delay
electronic jamming against the Lab-Volt radar. The large
line, amplifies and delays the intercepted signal. By
base of the mast provides stable support of the Radar
transmitting this signal back to the radar and gradually
Jamming Pod Trainer. Soft pads attached under the base
increasing the delay, the range gate in the radar tracking
allow the mast to glide softly over the surface of the
system can be captured and pulled away from the target
Target Positioning System.
echo, thereby producing range deception. This technique
is usually referred to as Range Gate Pull Off (RGPO).
The amplitude modulator consists of an electronic RF
switch which can be controlled either internally or
externally. It is used to modulate the amplitude of the
VCO output signal or repeated signal (on-off modulation).
The amplitude modulator allows implementation of AM
noise jamming and asynchronous inverse gain jamming.
It also allows blinking jamming when a second
transmitting horn antenna is connected to an auxiliary RF
output on the Radar Jamming Pod Trainer. These three

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jamming techniques are used to cause angle deception SUBSYSTEM 8096-5, RCS AND ISAR MEASUREMENT
in the radar tracking system. TRAINING SYSTEM
The remote controller is used to operate the Radar
Jamming Pod Trainer. Communication between the Model 9610 RCS/ISAR Measurement Interface
remote controller and the Radar Jamming Pod Trainer is
through an infra-red link. Buttons and an LCD display on
the remote controller provide access to the various
functions of the Radar Jamming Pod Trainer.
The Radar Jamming Pod Trainer can be tilted 90E to
perform cross-polarization jamming, another technique
used to cause angle deception in the radar tracking sys-
tem. It can also be used with accessories to demonstrate
other jamming techniques such as sidelobe jamming, The RCS/ISAR Measurement Interface contains
formation jamming, and jammer illuminated chaff (JAFF), additional RF circuitry that allows RCS and ISAR
as well as the fundamentals of stealth technology. measurements to be performed using the Basic Radar
The Radar Jamming Pod Trainer operates from Training System, Model 8096-1. The RF circuitry consists
unregulated DC voltages. A cable allows the Radar of a time-gated, variable-gain amplifier; a circulator; and
Jamming Pod Trainer to be connected to a Lab-Volt two limiters. The time-gated, variable-gain amplifier
standard unregulated DC power bus (available on the increases the peak RF power transmitted. It also
Power Supply / Antenna Motor Driver, Model 9601, and maintains the average RF power transmitted to a level
the Power Supply, Model 9609). that allows the system to be operated safely in a
classroom laboratory. The circulator is used for
Model 9609 Power Supply
simultaneous transmission and reception using the same
antenna. The limiters prevent saturation in the I and Q
channels of the receiving section of the system (i.e., the
Radar Receiver and the Dual-Channel Sampler).

Model 9611 RCS/ISAR Processor

The Power Supply can be installed under the surface of

the Target Positioning System, Model 9607, to provide
power to the Radar Jamming Pod Trainer, Model 9608.
It provides the same unregulated DC voltages as the
Power Supply / Antenna Motor Driver, Model 9601,
through a multi-pin connector located on its top panel.
This connector is identical to the power connector used
on several other modules of the system and has the same
pin configuration.

Model 9690-C Connection Leads and

Accessories

The Model 9690-C Connection Leads and Accessories

contains a chaff cloud simulation device, a multifunction The RCS/ISAR Processor converts the I- and Q-channel
stand, a triangular (stealth) shield to cover the Radar target echo signals coming from the radar receiving
Jamming Pod Trainer, Radiation Absorbing Material section into digital signals which are then processed using
(RAM), a set of microwave components and cables, and complex calculation algorithms to obtain RCS
a sample of actual chaff. measurements and ISAR images. The RCS/ISAR
Processor consists of a high-quality desktop computer

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MODEL 8096

equipped with the necessary interface cards and RCS Array Antenna consists of a microwave switch coupled
measurement/ISAR imagery software. to a Rotman lens and microstrip tapered slot array
antennas. A built-in circulator allows simultaneous
Model 9690-D Connection Leads and transmission and reception.
Accessories

The Model 9690-D Connection Leads and Accessories Model 9613 Phased Array Antenna Controller
contains a low-RCS target support with a storage stand,
an adjustable base and long interconnection cables for
the Rotating-Antenna Pedestal, additional BNC and SMA
cables, a tripod with an antenna mast, a large horn
antenna, a small metal plate target, a small metal plate
target with radar absorbing material (RAM) on one side,
and a reflective airplane target (scale model).

Model 9691 Monitor

The Phased Array Antenna Controller is used for beam
The Model 9691 Monitor is used as the display for the steering control of the Phased Array Antenna (PAA),
RCS and ISAR Measurement Training System. It is Model 9612. It allows the PAA to be operated in the
designed to be connected to the video output of the following three different scan modes: manual, continuous,
RCS/ISAR Processor. and PRF locked (radar PRF dependent). The beam
sequence (i.e., the order in which the beams are
scanned) can be either linear or pseudo-random, or
consists of even-numbered beams only (skips over every
SUBSYSTEM 8096-6, RADAR PHASED ARRAY second beam). A 3-digit display on the front panel of the
ANTENNA TRAINER Phased Array Antenna Controller indicates the number
of the selected beam, the angular position of the beam
Model 9612 Phased Array Antenna or the scan speed.

Model 9690-E Connection Leads and

Accessories

The Model 9690-E Connection Leads and Accessories

contains two short SMA cables with built-in passive
limiters, two low-loss long SMA cables, a 30-dB SMA
attenuator, a DB25 cable, and a microwave absorbing
pen.

The Phased Array Antenna is specifically designed to be

used with the Lab-Volt Radar Training System. It allows
an horizontal sector to be scanned (azimuthal scanning)
without any antenna motion. The antenna can be tilted
90E to demonstrate elevation scanning. The Phased

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model 8096 Radar Training System 120 V 50/60 Hz 220 V 50 Hz 240 V 50 Hz
Power Requirement Current 10 A 5A
Frequency Range 8 to 10 GHz
2
Output Power Density at Horn CW Mode 0.02 mW/cm
2
Maximum Range (equiv. RCS of target: 1 m ) >8 m (>26 ft) (typical)
Range 1.8 m (5.9 ft), 3.6 m (11.8 ft), 7.2 m (23.6 ft), switch selectable
Range Resolution 15 cm (6 in) (typical)
2 2
Physical Characteristics Space required per system 8 m (86 ft )
Model 8096-2 Radar Processor/Display (Analog Pulse Radar)
MTI Processor Functions Sensitivity Time Control (STC), moving target cancellation,
logarithmic amplification, Fast Time Constant (FTC), Constant
False-Alarm Rate (CFAR), Instantaneous Automatic Gain
Control (IAGC), antilog conversion, 4- and 8-pulse video integration
(non-coherent)
I- and Q-Channel Input Voltage Range !1.5 to +1.5 V
Video Output Voltage Range !10 to +10 V
On-ScreenTest Points 15
Faults 12
Display Processor PPI Outputs X and Y, Voltage Range -8 to +8 V
PPI Output Z TTL
Azimuth Input TTL
On-Screen Test Points 8
Faults 4
Model 8096-2 Radar Processor/Display (Digital Pulse Radar)
MTD Processor Functions Moving Target Detection (MTD), Correlation and Interpolation,
Surveillance
Coherent Processing Intervals (CPI) 2, 4/3 ratio, synchronized in azimuth
Target Tracking Capability up to 8 targets simultaneously
I- and Q-Channel Input Voltage Range !1.5 to +1.5 V
PPI Outputs X and Y, Voltage Range -8 to +8 V
PPI Output Z TTL
Azimuth Input TTL
On-ScreenTest Points 15
Faults 13
PPI Display Number of Sectors 60
Sector Width 6E
Number of Range Segments 16, 32, and 64 on 1.8-m (5.9-ft), 3.6-m (11.8-ft), and 7.2-m (23.6-ft)
ranges, respectively
Range Segment Length 11.25 cm (4.4 in)
Number of Cells 960, 1920, and 3840 on 1.8-m (5.9-ft), 3.6-m (11.8-ft), and 7.2-m
(23.6-ft) ranges, respectively
Model 8096-3 Radar Tracking Training System (Tracking Radar)
Lobe Switch Control Input, Voltage Range -5 to +5 V
Antenna Rotation Command Input, Voltage Range -10 to +10 V
Lobe Switch Control Output, Voltage Range -5 to +5 V
Antenna Rotation Command Output, Voltage Range -10 to +10 V

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MODEL 8096

SPECIFICATIONS (cont'd)
Model 8096-3 Radar Tracking Training System (Tracking Radar) (contd)
PPI Display X- and Y-Output Voltage Range -8 to +8 V
Z Output Voltage Range TTL
O-Scope Display Video Output Voltage Range -10 to +10 V
Time Base Output Voltage Range 0 to +10 V
Maximum Range Tracking Rate >35 cm/s (>14 in/s)
Maximum Angle (Azimuth) Tracking Rate >6E/s
On-Screen Test Points 24
Faults 12
Model 8096-5 RCS and ISAR Measurement Training System
Frequency Range 8 to 10 GHz
Antennas pyramidal horn, 73 x 91 mm (2.9 x 3.6 in) aperture, 18 dB; offset
feed parabolic reflector, 30 cm (11.8 in), 27 dB
Sensitivity !37 dBsm
Pulse Width Selectable 1, 2, and 5 ns
Variable 0.6 to 5.5 ns
Maximum Peak Power 200 mW
Angular Accuracy 0.25E
Model 9408 Power Supply 120 V 50/60 Hz 220 V 50 Hz 240 V 50 Hz
Power Requirement Current 3.5 A 2.0 A 2.0 A
Rating of DC Power Outputs (2) +5 V 8 A / output
+3.3 V 7 A / output
+12 V - A 5 A / output
+12 V - B 3 A / output
-12 V 0.75 A (both outputs)
-5 V 0.5 A (both outputs)
AC Power Outlet Rating 120 V, 0.3 A, 50/60 Hz
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 165 x 250 x 250 mm (6.5 x 9.8 x 9.8 in)
Net Weight 5.6 kg (12.2 lb)
Model 9431 Reconfigurable Training Module
Interface Card Slots Analog/Digital 2
Digital 1
Analog Inputs (4) Voltage Range 10 V
Impedance 600
Analog Outputs (4) Voltage Range 10 V
Impedance 600
A and B Auxiliary Outputs Voltage Range 10 V
Impedance 600
C and D Auxiliary Outputs Voltage Range 3.0 V
Impedance 8
Data Link to Host Computer 10 Mb/s (Ethernet) or 100 Mb/s (Fast Ethernet), TCP/IP Protocol
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 205 x 430 x 280 mm (8.1 x 16.9 x 11.0 in)
Net Weight 9.8 kg (21.6 lb)

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SPECIFICATIONS (cont'd)
Model 9601 Power Supply / Antenna Motor Driver 120 V 50/60 Hz 220 V 50 Hz 240 V 50 Hz
Power Requirement Current 5A 2.5 A
Power Supply Unregulated DC Outputs !25 V typ. !3 A max.; +11 V typ. ! 5 A max. (two separate outputs);
+25 V typ. ! 3 A max.
Regulated DC Outputs !15 V at 0.5 A; +5 V at 1 A; +15 V at 0.5 A
AC Line Protection Circuit breaker
Regulated DC Output Protection Foldback current limiting
Unregulated DC Output Protection Circuit breaker
Antenna Motor Driver Input Voltage Range -10 to +10 V
PWM Output Voltage Range -24 V to +24 V max.
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 104 x 687 x 305 mm (4.1 x 27 x 12 in)
Net Weight 16.2 kg (35.6 lb)
Model 9602 Radar Synchronizer / Antenna Controller
Radar Synchronizer PRF 12, 18, 144, 216, 288 Hz
Mode Single, Staggered
Outputs A & B TTL
Antenna Controller Antenna Rotation Speed Range 0 to 15 r/min.
Azimuth Output 10-bit TTL
Output Voltage Range -15 to +15 V max.
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 112 x 330 x 300 mm (4.4 x 13 x 11.8 in)
Net Weight 3.4 kg (7.5 lb)
Model 9603 Rotating-Antenna Pedestal
RF Input and Output Impedance 50
Shaft Encoder Incremental, 1024 steps
Shaft Encoder Outputs (A, B, Index) TTL
Rotation 360E
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 240 x 385 x 250 mm (9.4 x 15.2 x 9.8 in)
Net Weight 8.1 kg (17.8 lb)
Model 9604 Radar Antenna
Type Offset Feed
Feed Type Single Horn
Beamwidth (at -3 dB) 6E
Gain 27 dB (typical)
Impedance 50
Polarization Linear, vertical
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 425 x 375 x 515 mm (16.8 x 14.8 x 20.3 in)
Net Weight 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
Model 9604-A Dual Feed Parabolic Antenna
Crossover Level of Antenna Beams (at 6 m) 3.2 dB (typical)
Antenna beam Squint (at 6 m) 3.2E (typical)
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 425 x 375 x 515 mm (16.8 x 14.8 x 20.3 in)
Net Weight 1.9 kg (4.2 lb)

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SPECIFICATIONS (cont'd)
Model 9605 Dual-Channel Sampler
I-, Q-Channel Input Voltage Range -1 V to +1 V
Pulse Input Impedance 50
Trigger Inputs TTL
Range Selectable, 1.8, 3.6, and 7.2 m (5.9, 11.8, and 23.6 ft)
A-Scope Time-Base Output Level 2V
Physical characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 112 x 330 x 300 mm (4.4 x 13 x 11.4 in)
Net Weight 3.6 kg (7.9 lb)
Model 9607 Target Positioning System 120 V 50/60 Hz 220 V 50 Hz 240 V 50 Hz
Power Requirement Current 2A 0.8 A
Target Table Positioning Accuracy 0.5 cm (0.2 in)
Target Controller Speed Range 0 to 30 cm/s (0 to 11.8 in/s)
Programmed Trajectories 4
External Voltage Range -5 to +5 V
External Input Impedance 10 k
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 950 x 1325 x 1220 mm (37.4 x 52.2 x 48 in)
Net Weight 100 kg (220 lb)
Model 9608 Radar Jamming Pod Trainer
Frequency Range 8 to 12 GHz
Output Power !30 to +10 dBm, adjustable in 1 dB steps
Internal Frequency Modulation Waveform Selectable, 980-Hz synthesized triangular wave or 30-kbps pseudo-
random bit sequence
Deviation Selectable, 50 MHz, 1, 2, 3, and 4 GHz
Frequency Modulation Input Voltage Range !10 to +10 V (to cover 8 to 12 GHz)
Modulating Frequency Range DC to 130 kHz
Impedance 10 k
Internal Amplitude Modulation Type On-Off
Frequency Selectable, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5 , 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145,
146, 147, and 148 Hz
Amplitude Modulation Input (on-off modulation) Level TTL
Delay Time / Transition Time 150 ns / 50 ns
Auxiliary RF Output Frequency Range 8 to 12 GHz
Output Power !30 to +10 dBm, adjustable in 1 dB steps
Impedance 50
Signal Repeater (Programmable Delay Line) Maximum Input Power +10 dBm
Range of Delay 2.66 to 5.60 ns (40 to 84.2 cm), adjustable in 7 steps of 0.42 ns
(6.3 cm)
RGPO Walk-Off Time Selectable, 0.8, 1.6, 4.0, and 8.0 s
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 150 x 170 x 440 mm (5.9 x 6.7 x 17.3 in)
Net Weight 3.4 kg (7.5 lb)
Model 9609 Power Supply 120 V 50/60 Hz 220 V 50 Hz 240 V 50 Hz
Power Requirement Current 1.5 A 0.75 A
Unregulated DC Outputs !25 V typ. !1.5 A max.; +11 V typ. !3 A max.; +25 V typ.
!1.5 A max.
Line Input Protection 2-A / 1-A circuit breaker

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Model 9609 Power Supply (contd)
Unregulated DC Output Protection 1.5-A and 3-A circuit breakers
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 112 x 330 x 300 mm (4.4 x 13 x 11.8 in)
Net Weight 6.7 kg (14.8 lb)
Model 9610 RCS/ISAR Measurement Interface
Frequency Range 8 to 10 GHz
RF Amplifier Maximum Gain 22 dB
On Time per Pulse ~150 ns
Limiters Type Diodes
Voltage Limits 1 V
RF Input and Output Impedance 50
Sync. Input TTL
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 112 x 330 x 300 mm (4.4 x 13.0 x 11.8 in)
Net Weight 3.2 kg (7.1 lb)
Model 9611 RCS/ISAR Processor
A/D Converters Resolution 10 bits
Dynamic Range 54 dB
Averaging Selectable, 4, 8, 16, and 32 samples
Physical Characteristics Approx. Dimensions (H x W x D) 400 x 200 x 450 mm (16 x 8 x 18 in)
Approx. Net Weight 13.6 kg (30 lb)
Model 9612 Phased Array Antenna
Scan Width 35E
Number of Beams 16
Horizontal Beam Width 5 to 6E
Gain 20 to 22 dBi
RF Input and Output Impedance 50
Control Input TTL
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 450 x 370 x 490 mm (17.7 x 14.6 x 19.3 in)
Net Weight 7.5 kg (16.5 lb)
Model 9613 Phased Array Antenna Controller
Scan Mode Manual, Continuous, and PRF Locked
Scan Speed (Continuous Scan Mode) Selectable, 54, 90, 135, 270, 540, 810, and 1080 scans/min
Beam Sequence Incremental, Pseudo-Random, and Even
Trigger Inputs TTL
Azimuth Output 10-bit TTL
Control Output TTL
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 112 x 330 x 300 mm (4.4 x 13.0 x 11.8 in)
Net Weight 3.2 kg (7.1 lb)
Model 9620 Radar Transmitter
RF Oscillator Frequency Range 8 to 10 GHz
Output Power +10 dBm (typical)
Output Impedance 50

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SPECIFICATIONS (cont'd)
Model 9620 Radar Transmitter (contd)
CW/FM-CW RF Output Power +0.5 dBm (typical)
Impedance 50
Pulse Generator Pulse Width Ranges 1, 2, 5, 1 to 5 ns
Trigger Input TTL
Output Level 300 mV
Output Impedance 50
Faults 10, switch-insertable
Test Points 10
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 162 x 330 x 300 mm (6.4 x 13 x 11.8 in)
Net Weight 5 kg (11 lb)
Model 9621 Radar Receiver
Type Direct Conversion - DC-IF
Detector Type Quadrature
RF Input Frequency Range 8 to 12.4 GHz
Bandwidth 600 MHz
Sensitivity Noise Figure better than 18 dB
Local Oscillator Input Power +11 dBm (+13 dBm maximum)
I- and Q-Channel Pulsed Output Voltage Range -900 to +900 mV
CW Doppler Output Voltage Range -15 to +15 V
FM-CW Output Voltage Range -15 to +15 V
Faults 6, switch-insertable
Test Points 10
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 162 x 330 x 300 mm (6.4 x 13 x 11.8 in)
Net Weight 4.8 kg (10.6 lb)
Model 9630 Analog/Digital Signal Combiner
Analog Inputs (2) Voltage Range -10 to +10 V
Impedance 10 k
Analog Outputs 3 and 4 Voltage Range -1 to +1 V
Impedance 600
Analog Outputs 5 and 6 Voltage Range -11 to +11 V
Impedance 600
Test Points 6
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 114 x 110 x 209 mm (4.5 x 4.3 x 8.2 in)
Net Weight 0.6 kg (1.4 lb)
Model 9631 Data Acquisition Interface
Analog Inputs (2) Voltage Range -1.5 to +1.5 V
Impedance 10 k
Digital Inputs (2) TTL
Parallel Digital Input TTL, 10 bits
Test Points 4
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 114 x 110 x 209 mm (4.5 x 4.3 x 8.2 in)
Net Weight 0.6 kg (1.4 lb)

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Model 9632 Analog/Digital Output Interface
Analog Outputs (4) Voltage Range -10 to +10 V
Impedance 600
Digital Outputs (4) TTL
Test Points 8
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 114 x 110 x 209 mm (4.5 x 4.3 x 8.2 in)
Net Weight 0.6 kg (1.4 lb)
Model 9633 Radar Target Tracking Interface
RF Inputs and Outputs Impedance 50
Frequency Range 8 to 10 GHz
Lobe Switch Control Input Voltage Range -5 to +5 V
Impedance 1.5 k
Lobe Switch Control Output Voltage Range -5 to +5 V
Impedance 1.0 k
Antenna Rotation Command Input Voltage Range -10 to +10 V
Impedance 10 k
Antenna Rotation Command Output Voltage Range -10 to +10 V
Impedance 600
Test Points 4
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 114 x 110 x 209 mm (4.5 x 4.3 x 8.2 in)
Net Weight 0.7 kg (1.6 lb)
Model 9694 Hand Controller
Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) 190 x 165 x 165 mm (7.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 in)
Net Weight 0.8 kg (1.8 lb)

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ORDERING NUMBERS
120 V 50/60 Hz 220 V 50 Hz 240 V 50 Hz
ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH ENGLISH
797-20 797-20 797-20 797-25 797-25 797-25 797-25
8096-10 8096-11 8096-12 8096-15 8096-16 8096-17 8096-1A
8096-20 8096-21 8096-22 8096-25 8096-26 8096-27 8096-2A
8096-30 8096-31 8096-32 8096-30 8096-31 8096-32 8096-30
8096-40 8096-41 8096-42 8096-45 8096-46 8096-47 8096-4A
8096-50 8096-51 8096-52 8096-55 8096-56 8096-57 8096-5A
8096-60 8096-61 8096-62 8096-60 8096-61 8096-62 8096-60
9402-10 9402-11 9402-12 9402-10 9402-11 9402-12 9402-10
9403-00 9403-01 9403-02 9403-00 9403-01 9403-02 9403-00
9408-00 9408-00 9408-00 9408-05 9408-05 9408-05 9408-0A
9431-10 9431-10 9431-10 9431-10 9431-10 9431-10 9431-10
9535-00 9535-00 9535-00 9535-00 9535-00 9535-00 9535-00
9595-10 9595-10 9595-10 9595-10 9595-10 9595-10 9595-10
9601-10 9601-11 9601-12 9601-15 9601-16 9601-17 9601-1A
9602-00 9602-01 9602-02 9602-00 9602-01 9602-02 9602-00
9603-00 9603-01 9603-02 9603-00 9603-01 9603-02 9603-00
9604-00 9604-00 9604-00 9604-00 9604-00 9604-00 9604-00
9604-A0 9604-A0 9604-A0 9604-A0 9604-A0 9604-A0 9604-A0
9605-00 9605-01 9605-02 9605-00 9605-01 9605-02 9605-00
9607-10 9607-11 9607-12 9607-15 9607-16 9607-17 9607-1A
9608-10 9608-11 9608-12 9608-10 9608-11 9608-12 9608-10
9609-00 9609-01 9609-02 9609-05 9609-06 9609-07 9609-0A
9610-00 9610-01 9610-02 9610-00 9610-01 9610-02 9610-00
9611-00 9611-01 9611-02 9611-05 9611-06 9611-07 9611-0A
9612-00 9612-01 9612-02 9612-00 9612-01 9612-02 9612-00
9613-00 9613-01 9613-02 9613-00 9613-01 9613-02 9613-00
9620-10 9620-11 9620-12 9620-10 9620-11 9620-12 9620-10
9621-10 9621-11 9621-12 9621-10 9621-11 9621-12 9621-10
9630-00 9630-00 9630-00 9630-00 9630-00 9630-00 9630-00
9631-00 9631-00 9631-00 9631-00 9631-00 9631-00 9631-00
9632-00 9632-00 9632-00 9632-00 9632-00 9632-00 9632-00
9633-00 9633-00 9633-00 9633-00 9633-00 9633-00 9633-00
9689-00 9689-00 9689-00 9689-00 9689-00 9689-00 9689-00
9689-A0 9689-A0 9689-A0 9689-A0 9689-A0 9689-A0 9689-A0
9690-B0 9690-B0 9690-B0 9690-B0 9690-B0 9690-B0 9690-B0
9690-C0 9690-C0 9690-C0 9690-C0 9690-C0 9690-C0 9690-C0
9690-D0 9690-D0 9690-D0 9690-D0 9690-D0 9690-D0 9690-D0
9690-E0 9690-E0 9690-E0 9690-E0 9690-E0 9690-E0 9690-E0
9691-00 9691-00 9691-00 9691-05 9691-05 9691-05 9691-0A
9694-10 9694-10 9694-10 9694-10 9694-10 9694-10 9694-10
9695-00 9695-00 9695-00 9695-05 9695-05 9695-05 9695-0A
38542-00 38542-01 38542-02 38542-00 38542-01 38542-02 38542-00
38542-10 38542-11 38542-12 38542-10 38542-11 38542-12 38542-10
38543-00 38543-01 38543-02 38543-00 38543-01 38543-02 38543-00
38543-E0 38543-E1 38543-E2 38543-E0 38543-E1 38543-E2 38543-E0
38544-00 38544-01 38544-02 38544-00 38544-01 38544-02 38544-00
38545-00 38545-01 38545-02 38545-00 38545-01 38545-02 38545-00
38546-00 38546-01 38546-02 38546-00 38546-01 38546-02 38546-00
38547-00 38547-01 38547-02 38547-00 38547-01 38547-02 38547-00
39102-E0 39102-E1 39102-E2 39102-E0 39102-E1 39102-E2 39102-E0

Table 1. Equipment Ordering Numbers

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