Cant get wx radar working

[alex94]

I have a registered fsuipc versio 3.9, have installed everything per the manual. the wx radar screen is just blank while the knobs turn.

any ideas?

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

any ideas?

"YEP" .... helps a lot if you turn it on correctly

The L-1011 WX Radar is controlled per "2 separate sub panels" .... the Center Pedestal and the actual WX screen.

Both need to be accessed.


Use the "WX" sub panel selection icon to display the actual WX screen.

Use the "airplane" sub panel selection icon (above the "WX" icon) to display the Center Pedestal

Keep the WX radar open/visible visible when using the CP panel WX Radar selection tabs and switches.


WX RADAR SECTION/CP SUB PANEL:

This's located below the INS unit on the Center Pedestal. There are 6 tabs and 2 rotary switches. Only 4 of the tabs are functional though .... "OFF/STBY/NORM/TEST".

Select the "STBY" tab to engage the WX radar.

Select the "TEST tab to assess functionality of the WX Radar colour display.

Select the "NORM" tab to use the WX Radar.

Select the "OFF" tab to shut down the WX Radar.

Use the "SYSTEM" rotary switch to set the WX Radar to either system "1" or "2" .... both work

Use the "TILT" rotary switch to alter the scan axis of the WX Radar both left and right.


WX RADAR SUB PANEL:

Above the actual WX Radar screen are 2 rotary switches .... both are functional ....

The left switch is used to adjust range .... and which may be set per increments of 25/50/100/150/and 300 miles.

The right switch is used to adjust the intensity of the WX Radar display.


The WX radar in all of our panels equipped with it "does" paint an accurate return in regard to FS generated meteorology .... provided any weather is located within the selected range of the display.

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[alex94]

Thanks mark, I see where i completely missed that info regarding to the pedestal and turning it on. I do apologise.

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

No need to apologize Alex .... but it's all related within SECTION 2 of our following-linked forum based L-1011 manual and which I've C&P'd below .....


HJG L-1011 MANUAL
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/3888/l1011-tristar-panel-installation-handling

- The WX Radar selector tabs and knobs are located at bottom middle section of the Center Pedestal sub panel. A row of 6 WX Radar mode selector tabs are located within the upper portion of WX Radar selector tabs and knobs quadrant of the Center Pedestal sub panel .... below the INS unit, Only the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th among these selector tabs are functional .... when selected each tab illuminates (white) in order to engage and set the WX Radar display between Standby, Test, and Normal operating modes as follows ....


The 2nd selector tab sets the WX Radar display to "STANDBY" mode


The 6th selector tab sets the WX Radar display to "TEST" mode


The 3rd selector tab sets the WX Radar display to "NORMAL" operating mode



PLEASE NOTE: The actual WX Radar display is a separate sub panel .... commanded into view using the "WX" sub panel selection icon located at the bottom left of each Main Panel.

A row of 3 selector knobs are located below the WX Radar mode selector tabs .... only the center and right selector knobs are functional. The center selector knob can be used to switch WX Radar between either system "1" or "2" power supply sources. The right selector knob can be used to tilt the axis of the WX Radar scanner in order to better present meteorological detection in accordance with the projected course/route.

2 additional knobs are located at the top left and right of the actual WX Radar display sub panel. The left knob can be used to cycle the range of the WX screen between 25, 50, 100, 1550, and 300 miles. The right knob can be used to adjust the intensity/brightness of the WX radar screen.

PLEASE NOTE: The WX Radar featured in these L-1011 panels can accurately detect and display actual FS meteorological conditions.

PLEASE NOTE ALSO: The WX Radar unit featured in these L-1011 panels can only work if a "free" or "licensed" version of Pete DOWSON's FSUIPC module is installed .... any FSUIPC version from V3.50 or later.

PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONALLY: FSUIPC modules are FS version specific separate files for FS2004 and FSX). Select the correct FSUIPC version in accordance with FS version of choice and follow Pete DOWSON's installation instructions .... HJG does not provide technical support for FSUIPC. The latest FSUIPC versions for FS2004 or FSX may be downloaded from ....

www.schiratti.com/dowson.html

About 3 versions of George's WX Radar are represented among the panels we offer here (our own panels and those we've been authorized to modify .... as well as Mario's superb MERCURE 100 panel/simulation which we host too). The B707, B727, CV880, CV990, DC-8, DC-9, and MERCURE 100 panels each feature a mono-chrome WX Radar display .... whilst those for both the DC-10's and L-1011 feature different versions of a more modern colour display. Each of our 3 WX Radar types does function slightly differently .... as outlined within the corresponding manuals for each simulation.

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[alex94]

Sorry mark, but are you able to explain how to read the radar when using the tilt function? Im not sure what im looking at when i use it, nor am i able to understand what the neutral "0" and the up and down positions mean.

I assume the radar when looking at it is basically a 180 degree view from the front, yes?

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

Just as you've interpreted Alex

The TILT switch is used to adjust deflection of the WX Radar scanner .... up to a maximum of 180 degrees from its default forward looking axis .... whilst the distance and intensity of whatever's detected is presented on the separate WX Radar screen.

As mentioned earlier the WX Radar "does" paint an accurate depiction of FS generated weather .... the intensity of which is determined by the colour/s of any return presented on the separate WX Radar screen.

If no significant weather is present, or if any weather to be detected is outside TILT deflection of the scanner or range selected on the separate WX Radar screen, then, no weather return will be painted.

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[alex94]

Ah I see! Thanks for that explanation Mark.

So the tilt function looks up and down from the horizontal axis of the plane?

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

Sorry Alex the TILT axis is "UP and "DOWN" (I've corrected my earlier statement) .... just as is placarded on that part of the CP sub panel.

I couldn't read that placarding properly per my own (above) images earlier on and it's been a while since I'd used any of our L-1011's.

Just been trying it now, in FS, as a test for the benefit of this reply (setting up a few major weather fronts/thunderstorms then using the TILT function to assess how everything was presented) .... and it all seems to be working well.

Mark C
AKL/NZ