Controls And Indicators

Question 1

BASEBAND UNIT (BBU)

Answer 1

A6, A7, A19, and A32 (Figure 1.) provide the interface to A18 and A31. The Power Supply Subsystem uses main AC power and provides filtered DC power for the RFU and the BBU.

Question 2

RADIO FREQUENCY UNIT (RFU

Answer 2

A18 and A31 (Figure 1) receive and transmit radio signals through A133/A134. The receiver processes the signal and sends the data to the Baseband Unit.

Question 3

POWER SUPPLY

Answer 3

A25 (Figure 1) provides +28 VDC power and overload protection for (KE) A29, A41, A8/, A88, A91, A93, (MM) A95 interlock circuits, A167, and DLT equipment.

Question 4

ELECTRICAL FILTER (GCFU)

Answer 4

A43 (Figure 1) is the voice filter for the ground communications system. Electrical Unit A43 controls and indicators are shown below in Table 1.

Question 5

ROUTING LOGIC RADIO INTERFACE UNIT (RLRU)

Answer 5

The A46 RLRIU (Figure 1) is the primary communications interface for PATRIOT, performing message packing routing, error checking, and synchronization for all traffic within a PATRIOT Battalion (Bn) and between the Bn and extra-Bn units

Question 6

COMPARTMENT CONTROL MODULE

Answer 6

A48 (Figure 1) is a component of the modular collective protection equipment (MCPE). The compartment control module monitors and controls A108 and shelter pressure.

Question 7

LIGHT PANEL

Answer 7

A49 and A85 (Figure 1) have controls to vary the brightness of swivel lamps. Swivel lamps on the assemblies are used to direct light on desired locations.

Question 8

BITE/BOOT PANEL

Answer 8

The BITE/Boot Panel (BBP) A51 (Figure 1), is the collection point for BITE (Built-In Test Equipment) information, and control and status signals.

Question 9

FP STATUS INDICATOR PANEL

Answer 9

A54 and A73 (Figure 1) display information required by the operator which includes TIME OF DAY (TOD), state of combat readiness, attack warnings, weapon control status, FP status, local LS status (remote launcher status is not displayed), hot missile count, and communication status.

Question 10

HARD COPY UNIT

Answer 10

A65 (Figure 1) consists of five sections.

Question 11

DISTRIBUTION BOX

Answer 11

A66 contains circuit breakers that supply AC power directly or indirectly to all ECS assemblies.

Question 12

AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL PANEL

Answer 12

A69 and A70 (Figure 1) have controls to vary shelter air temperature.

Question 13

VHF RADIO

Answer 13

A87 encrypts outgoing signals received from the handset and sends them to A115 via A88 or A117.

Question 14

TACTICAL STORAGE SYSTEM

Answer 14

A95A6 (Figure 1) provides a Tactical Storage System (TSS) for the protected storage of programs and data and is used for loading them into A95 main memory.