MlL-HDBK- 162A
Volume 1
15 December 1965
Section 3
DATE: 1 July 1964
ITEM NAME: INDICATOR GROUP
COGNIZANT SERVICE: USN
TYPE: AN/SPA- 18
FEDERAL STOCK NUMBER: F5840-644-4553
USA
USN
USAF
USMC
STATUS OR TYPE CLASSIFICATION
Std
Mfg(s) Name or Code Number: The Austin Company, Special Devices Division
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Indicator Group AN/SPA- 18 p r o v i d e s remote
Trigger Pulse Duration: 10 sec max
PPI indication at locations where size and weight are
Pulse Repetition Rate: 57 to 3, 000 pps
controlling factors.
Range: 2 to 30 mi continuous
Operating Voltages and Power Requirements:
115v 10%, 60 2 cps, 1-ph, 605w, 0.93 pf
Type of Presentation: One 7-in. PP[
RELATION TO SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
Range Mark Intervals: 0.5, i, 2, 5, 10, 20, and
50 mi
None.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Siting:
Video Input: +1 to +2.5v
Mounting: Each unit is provided with shock
Trigger Input: +5 to +50v peak
mounts to permit shelf or bulkhead mounting.
Cabling Requirements:
Related Equipment:
AN/S PA-18: 1