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L3 Communications MX-15i manual available for free PDF download: Operation & Maintenance Manual
L3 Communications MX-15i Operation & Maintenance Manual (132 pages)
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L3 Communications
| Category:
Security System
| Size: 3.57 MB
Table of Contents
Document Revisions
3
Warnings & Cautions
5
Table of Contents
9
Table of Contents
10
List of Figures
13
Chapter 1 - System Overview
17
System Configuration
18
Figure 1-1 System Configuration
18
Figure 1-2 MX-15I System Power Distribution
19
Power
19
Table 1-1 System Components
19
Communications
20
Table 1-2 Supported Communication Protocols and Interfaces to External Systems
20
Video Switch Matrix
20
Figure 1-3 Simplified Sensor Video Flow
21
System Lru Component Specifications
22
Table 1-3 Turret LRU Specifications
22
Table 1-4 Hand Controller LRU Specification
23
Table 1-5 GPS Antenna LRU Specification
23
Chapter 2 - Operational Information
25
Hand Controller Controls
26
Hand Controller - Primary Switch Controls
26
Figure 2-1 Hand Controller
26
Figure 2-2 Hand Controller Face Plate Switches
26
Table 2-1 Hand Controller Primary Switch Controls
27
Hand Controller - Secondary Button Controls
30
Figure 2-3 Hand Controller Top Buttons
30
Table 2-2 Hand Controller Secondary Button Control Functions
30
Slew Transducer & Turret Steering
32
Table 2-3 Slew Transducer Functions for MX-15I System Steering Modes
32
Video Status Overlays
34
Tracking & Orientation Graphics
34
Figure 2-4 Typical MX-15I Video Overlay Graphics
34
Figure 2-5 Tracking and Orientation Overlay Graphics
35
Figure 2-6 LOS Reticle
35
Messaging Graphics
36
Figure 2-7 Relative Zoom Status Bar
36
Figure 2-8 Pop-Up Alerts & Status Messages
36
Target and Aircraft Status Graphics
37
Figure 2-9 Target and Aircraft Status
37
Figure 2-10 Terrain Elevation after Slewing to Issued Coordinates
38
Figure 2-11 Slant Range Distance
38
North Indicator
39
Figure 2-12 Slant Range Measurement Modes
39
Figure 2-13 Measurement Modes and Changes to Target Coordinate Data
39
Figure 2-14 North Arrow Graphic
39
System and Sensor Status Graphics
40
Figure 2-15 MX-15I System Video Overlay
40
Figure 2-16 Steering Mode with ZMULTI Enabled
41
Figure 2-17 VIC Status Indicator in a Dual Display Configuration
41
Figure 2-18 Geo-Focus Status Indicator
42
User Menu Navigation
43
Menu Components
43
Figure 2-19 Menu Structure
43
Figure 2-20 Typical Menu Dialog
44
Figure 2-21 Level 1 System Status Menu
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System Status Menu
46
Table 2-4 Fields in the Level 1 System Status (Main) Menu
46
Table 2-5 Status Indications in the System Status Main Menu
47
Figure 2-22 Level 2 Gimbal Menu
48
Gimbal Menu
48
Table 2-6 Status Information and Controls in the Level 2 Gimbal Menu
48
Eow Menu
49
Figure 2-23 EOW - Levels 2 and 3
49
Table 2-7 Status Information and Controls in the Level 2 EOW Menu
49
Figure 2-24 IR Menu - Levels 2 and 3
51
Ir Menu
51
Table 2-8 Status Information and Controls in the Level 2 IR Menu
51
Eon Menu
53
Figure 2-25 EON Menu - Levels 2 and 3
53
Table 2-9 Status Information and Controls in the Level 2 EON Menu
53
Figure 2-26 Level 2 Video I/O Menu
55
Table 2-10 Status Information and Controls in the Level 2 Video I/O Menu
55
Video I/O Menu
55
Figure 2-27 Level 2 Operator Gimbal Menu
56
Operator Gimbal Menu
56
Table 2-11 Status Information and Controls in the Level 2 Operator Gimbal Menu
56
Figure 2-28 Level 2 Operator Payload Menu
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Operator Payload Menu
58
Table 2-12 Status Information and Controls in the Level 2 Operator Payload Menu
58
Figure 2-29 Level 2 Mission Menu
60
Mission Menu
60
Table 2-13 Status Information and Controls in the Level 2 Mission Menu
60
Figure 2-30 Typical Level 2 Overlay Menu
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Overlay Menus
62
Table 2-14 Status Information and Controls in the Level 2 Overlay Menus
62
Figure 2-31 Level 2 Profiles Menu
64
Profiles Menu
64
Figure 2-32 Sample Operator & Maintenance Task Timeline
66
Recommended Operator Mission Tasks
66
Chapter 2 - Operational Information
68
Chapter 3 - Technical Description
69
Turret
70
Lid
70
Figure 3-1 MX-15I Turret
70
Yoke
71
Figure 3-2 MX-15I Turret Lid
71
Gimbal
72
Payload Sensors
73
EOW Sensor
73
Table 3-1 EOW Lens Capabilities
73
IR Sensor
74
Table 3-2 IR Lens Capabilities
74
EON - MX-Day/Night Spotter™ Sensor
76
Table 3-3 EON Lens & Filter Capabilities
77
Turret Environmental Protection
79
Stow Position
79
Turret Desiccant Assembly
79
Figure 3-3 Turret Desiccant Breather Assembly
80
Figure 3-4 Pressure Equalization and Airflow Pathways
80
Software Features
81
Interpretation of Operator Control
81
Functions Related to Target Geographic Location
81
Figure 3-5 Slew Force Interpretation
81
Figure 3-6 Aircraft & Target Locations
82
Figure 3-7 IR Video Processing Conversion Steps
83
Chapter 4 - Installation Instructions
85
Turret Shipping Cases & Storage
86
Figure 4-1 Removing Foam Layers
86
Table 4-1 Turret Shipping Case & LRU Packaging
87
Turret Service Stand Installation
88
Figure 4-2 MX-15I Service Stand Installation Steps
88
Figure 4-3 Orienting Alignment Pins
89
Turret Aircraft Installation
91
Table 4-2 Turret Installation - Parts
91
Table 4-3 Turret Installation - Consumables
91
Figure 4-4 MX-15I Ready for Installation
92
Step 1 - Corrosion Inspection
92
Table 4-4 Turret Installation - Tools
92
Figure 4-5 Bolt Sealant Application Areas
93
Step 2 - Surface Preparation and Jointing Compound Application
93
Figure 4-6 Turret Connectors
94
Figure 4-7 6-Bolt Tightening Pattern
94
Step 3 - Installation and Mechanical Fastening
94
Turret Removal
96
Figure 4-8 MX-15I Turret Removal and Shipping Case Packing
96
Table 4-5 Turret Removal - Parts
96
Special Handling Instructions for Damaged Turrets
97
Table 4-6 Turret Removal - Tools
97
Removing the Turret from the Aircraft
98
Hand Controller Installation
99
Chapter 5 - Failure Diagnosis
101
Built-In Tests
102
Software BIT Status
102
Figure 5-1 Example of a Major BIT Failure in the System Status Menu
102
Alarms Page BIT Details
103
Table 5-1 Status Indications in the System Status Main Menu
103
Figure 5-2 Alarms Page
104
Bit Error Codes
105
Generic BIT Codes 1.X
105
Table 5-2 Failure Descriptions for 1.X BIT Codes
105
Gimbal BIT Codes 4.X
106
Table 5-3 Failure Descriptions for 4.X BIT Codes
106
EOW BIT Codes 5.X
107
Table 5-4 Failure Descriptions for 5.X BIT Codes
107
IR BIT Codes 6.X
108
Table 5-5 Failure Descriptions for 6.X BIT Codes
108
EON BIT Codes 7.X
110
Table 5-6 Failure Descriptions for 7.X BIT Codes
110
Master Control BIT Codes 8.X
111
Table 5-7 Failure Descriptions for 8.X BIT Codes
111
GPS BIT Codes 20.X
112
Table 5-8 Failure Descriptions for 20.X BIT Codes
112
Figure 5-3 Fault Diagnostic Tree for Power Loss
113
Lru Fault Diagnosis
113
Figure 5-4 Fault Diagnostic Tree for Video Loss
114
Chapter 6 - Maintenance Information
115
Maintenance Policy
116
Inspecting & Cleaning Windows
117
Environmental Considerations
117
Table 6-1 Window Cleaning - Consumables
117
Table 6-2 Window Cleaning - Tools
118
Figure 6-1 Humidity Indicator
119
Table 6-3 Turret Purging - Parts and Support Equipment
119
Table 6-4 Turret Purging - Consumables
119
Turret Purging
119
Figure 6-2 Purge Kit Regulator Assembly
120
Figure 6-3 Removing the Purge Valve from Rear Turret Door
122
Purge Valve Replacement
122
Table 6-5 Purge Valve Replacement - Parts
122
Table 6-6 Purge Valve Replacement - Tools
123
Table 6-7 Purge Valve Replacement - Bulk Items
123
Removing & Replacing the Desiccant Assembly
124
Remove and Replace the Desiccant Assembly
124
Figure 6-4 Desiccant Assembly and Humidity Indicator
124
Table 6-8 Desiccant Removal - Parts
124
Removing, Refilling and Reinstalling the Desiccant Assembly
125
Table 6-9 Desiccant Removal - Tools
125
Table 6-10 Desiccant Refill - Consumables
125
Table 6-11 Desiccant Refill - Tools
126
Lru Return to Vendor Procedure
128
Wescam Customer Service Contact Information
129
Appendix: Acronyms and Abbreviations
131
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