SCFGPA Target System Help Manual-V1.2 This manual is work-in-progress. It contains additional information not found in the CR-2TL Operations Manual. Corrections and additions would be appreciated. Items marked in are precautions or corrections to the CR-2TL Manual. Contents 5.2 Main Menu 1 - Preventive Maintenance 5.3 Basic Mode...
6-Check Spring Tension (each January and June) Check spring tension of the aircraft cable that it is at the correct length, adjust if necessary. See Section 3.4 Adjusting aircraft cable spring tension (See additional instructions on Page 21 of the Caliber Target Manual).
2. Troubleshooting 2.1 Troubleshooting Table The Caliber Target System performs two separate functions or sub-systems: 1. Moving the target carrier up and down the range 2. Turning the target and turning on the lights In most cases, a problem with one sub-system should not affect the other.
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2.2 Bus Short Error Local Screen – Page 59 Master Screen – Page 59 Back of Drive Unit The Bus Short error will appear when the bus bar becomes in direct contact with the track or some other conductive object. Bus Short LED (under the fuse) will come on and the Lane Shorted...
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2.2 Bus Short Error, continued Step 2 Corrective action (from page 59 of the CR-2TL Manual) • Make sure the target is fully exposed or edged, if not, move it manually • Visually inspect the bus bar insulation for signs of damage •...
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2.2 Bus Short Error, continued Step 5 Troubleshooting inside the Carrier 1. Switch the power off to the drive unit. Make sure the target is fully exposed or edged, if not, move it manually 3. Remove left side of the Target Carrier. Check for damage to the power pick-ups.
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2.3 Lane Home Switch Error Local Screen – Page 57 Master Screen – Page 57 The lane home switch error is displayed if the target carrier has entered its ramp down deceleration when commanded to come home, and has stalled on the dead stop at the drive unit.
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2.4 Local Travel Error Local Screen – Page 58 Master Screen – Page 58 The lane travel error is displayed if the target carrier cannot reach the position it was commanded to go to. Corrective action 1. Visually inspect the track where the target carrier has stopped. The track could be damaged.
2.6 Resetting the Drive Unit You may need to do a reset if the targets misbehave or are unresponsive. Power Reset Power Reset is used if the targets are not responding to move commands. However the Target carrier may respond to Edge commands. The likely cause of this problem may have been due to a power surge or a power failure.
2.7 Resetting the Master CPU error If targets become unresponsive, check for the presence of the CPU error. If error, check if any Ethernet cables have been disconnected. You will need to clear the error. See the square error LED on red on the R04ENCPU module (picture below). To remove the error, power off the Master Control Panel by resetting the fuse.
2.8 Resetting Drills hang-ups If strange things start to happen, targets are unresponsive, targets go to the wrong position, they start to turn without being commanded, the lane or lanes need to be reset. This can happen if the power has gone off or if someone has not stopped a mode (DRILLS, RANDOM, or SCENNARIOS) and just returned the target to the "Home"...
3. Repairing and replacing parts 3.1 Replacing bus bars See Bus Bar Installation on Page 13 in the CR-2TL Manual Bus Bar Installation The bus bar is mounted to the center of the track. An insulator separates the bus bar from the track.
3.2 Replacing track sections See Track Installation on Page 13 in the CR-2TL Manual Track Installation Each track section is symmetrical so there is no up or down side. If there is any damage to the bottom of the track, the track can be removed and rotated 180°. There are various track length end sections (starting at 1ft and incrementing in 1ft lengths), 3ft start section and 6ft start sections.
3.3 Replacing aircraft cables Before proceeding, study these 2 pages in this section and the installation of the Aircraft Cable on Pages 20-21 in the CR-2TL Manual. Remove only these 2 screws Use 5/32 Allen drive Tensioning spring is behind the black Target Carrier cover. Trap end pulley.
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3.3 Replacing aircraft cables, continued LEFT EYELET RIGHT EYELET Ratchet Tab Ratchet Bolt Keep finger 7/16" 4 " to 4.5" on it 1- 2 clicks= ¼”...
3.4 Adjusting aircraft cable spring tension Remove only these 2 screws Use 5/32 Allen drive Tensioning spring is behind the black Target Carrier cover. Ratchet Tab Ratchet Bolt Keep finger 7/16" 4 " to 4.5" on it 1- 2 clicks= ¼” You may work on the carrier from the firing line or move it out to inside the range under better lighting conditions.
Voltages are measured at the Bus Bar There are 2 voltage pickups (for redundancy) riding the copper bus bar. Caliber swaps polarity to change from white light to strobe and to turn target CW/CCW. +12vdc white carrier lights, can read with meter.
4.4 Master Control Unit AC Power The Master Control Unit AC is powered from CB #31 Master Control Unit CPU Module R04EN Ethernet Module CC-Link IE J71EN71 24VDC PS S8VK 5VDC PS R61P 4.5 Target Carrier Target Carrier access Right side of Carrier cover screws (2 ea.) Size ¼-28 x ½. Use 5/32 Allen wrench to access the cable tensioning spring.
4.8 Spares Spare Size/Type Comment Bus Bar, copper 6’ x 1/2” x 5/32” 10-32 threads Bus Bar Spacer, plastic insulator 6’ x 5/8” x 1/16” Bus Bar joint brass insert strips 6” x 1/2” x 1/64” Bridges two Bus Bars Bus Bar screws many 10-32 x 1/2"...
5. Local Control Screens Note: Actual snapshots of SCFGPA Local Screen. There are discrepancies in screen names and missing screen descriptions in the CR-2TL Operator Manual. 5.1 Startup Screen – Page 29 The Startup screen is displayed when the system is powered on.
5.1a Reference Carrier button – Page 26 If drive unit was powered off then you may need to reference if target was left not at home. A reference popup will be displayed. If not then go to Maint (gear button) and press the CARRIER button.
5.3 BASIC MODE- Page 31 (the actual screen is named MANUAL) The “House” button (if displayed) brings you back to the MAIN MENU Preset distances Targets go out with front facing 5.4 MANUAL This screen is also named MANUAL. Its picture and description are not in the CR-2TL Manual User set distance via a popup Has edging button Targets go out with front facing...
5.5 DRILLS – Page 32 This screen is named TIME DRILL Select duration target faces you and repeat cycles Target goes out in edged position 5.6 RANDOM – Page 33...
5.9 MAINT – Page 36 This screen is named MAINTENANCE Normalizes target position if disrupted Carrier button brings target slowly home Master Drill Reset button Inactivity timer is set to 1 hour SETUP (bottom right button) To enter lane setup Press SETUP To enter the password press the numeric display, a popup keypad will appear enter your password and press enter.
5.9 MAINT – Page 36, continued Then password 5.9a LANE SETUP - Page 26-28 In the CR-2TL Manual, the screen is named RANGE (requires password) Set “PRESET 1” in Lanes 1 and 10 to 20 feet. Set the rest as shown here. DO not change.
7. Warnings Popups 7.1 Cease Fire If the lane is controlled by a master control, the master control can issue a “cease fire”. This popup screen covers all the target control push buttons, so that the lane user cannot move the target carrier. 7.2 Assistance Required When the lane user presses the assistance button on the local booth control screen, the assistance required window will appear and stay active until the assistance button is...
7.3 Referencing the Target Carrier If the lane drive unit has been powered down and then back up, a message will appear telling the user to “Reference Carrier” or Home the target carrier. By pressing the “Reference Carrier” button the target carrier will return to the home switch position. This popup will appear when the Carrier was at home when the power was shut down.
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