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Indicator of radar information system
IRIS
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Chapter 0 Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of abbreviations and acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Detailed description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physical and technical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 2 Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Main functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 3 Settingup and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

pLINES box connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial settingup and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 4 Preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visual inspection and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and replacement of battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 5 Corrective maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Isolation task of pLines with builtin tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and replacement of pLINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and replacement of configured computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and replacement of monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and replacement of keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and replacement of mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and replacement of video switching box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstallation of IRIS software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration of parameters (ASTERIX category 34, radar rotation speed) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 6 Video switching boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Configured central unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IRIS display, keyboard and mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pLINES box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IRIS associated equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear face of the configured central unit (for
information only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VRAD card connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example of a radar display station identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example of a configured central unit identification
label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Final error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching box functional diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching box front face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear face of the switching box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of abbreviations and acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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TECHNICAL MANUAL PRESENTATION

Equipment configuration
IRIS can be equiped with a VRAD card and/or a pLINES box.
This publication corresponds to the following configuration:
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IRIS equipped with VRAD card,

IRIS equipped with pLINES.
Audience and information level

This manual is intended for the maintenance team having followed a training course
approved by THALES.
It presents the procedures required to maintain the equipment in operational state and
also serves as reference for its use and the good understanding of its operation.
The whole description of the technical manual is limited at the required level of
maintenance.
Organisation
This manual is organized in six chapters, as follows:
Chapter 0, "Foreword", gives an outline of this manual with the list of abbreviations, table
of contents and list of figures.
Chapter 1, "General Description", physically describes the equipment to identify its
components which removal is necessary by the required maintenance level, gives its
characteristics and its composition down to the Line Replaceable Units (LRU).
Chapter 2, "Functional description", describes the functions of the equipment.
Chapter 3, "Settingup and operation", describes installation instructions, switching
on and switchingoff procedures and how to use of the equipment.
Chapter 4, "Preventive maintenance", describes the periodic procedures of cleaning
and control of the good functioning.
Chapter 5, "Corrective maintenance", describes the fault localisation procedures and
the corrective procedures to repair or replace the faulty element to return the equipment
to the operational mode. These procedures consist mainly of removalreplacement
and adjustment procedures.
Symbols in text
These symbols may be found in the text of this manual. They have the following meanings.
This warning symbol means danger. The maintenance technician is in a situation that
could cause bodily injury. Before maintenance team work on any equipment, techniWarning
cian must be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry, radio frequency,
rotating equipment and high elevation work. It is necessary to be familiar with the procedures usually used to avoid the accidents and to consult safety instructions added
to this manual.

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Caution damage to equipment or loss information.
Note
Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of
information.
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List of abbreviations and acronyms
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

Abbreviation
Description
ACP
Azimuth Clock Pulse
AGP
Accelerated Graphic Port
ARP
Azimuth Reference Pulse
ASTERIX
All purpose STructured Eurocontrol Radar Information eXchange
ATCC
Air Traffic Control Center
BITE
BuiltIn Test Equipment
BNC
BayoNet locking Connector
CPU
Central Processing Unit
CSCI
Computer Software Component Item
IRIS
Indicator of Radar Information System
LAN
Local Area Network
LED
Light Emitting Diode
LINES
Link Interface Node for External Systems
LRU
Line Replaceable Unit
PC
Personal Computer
PCI
Peripheral Component Interconnect
PRF
Pulse Repitition Frequency
RAM
Random Access Memory
RH
Relative Humidity
TTL
Transistor Transistor Logic
VRAD
Video RADar

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Chapter 1 General description

General descriptionGeneral description
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Detailed description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physical and technical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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General
GENERAL
Introduction to the equipment

The Indicator of Radar Information System (IRIS) consists of a Personal Computer (PC)
running on a Linux Operating System, and equipped with:
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a configured central unit (see Figure 11)

a display unit, a keyboard and a mouse (see Figure 12)
a pLINES box (see Figure 13)
Figure 11 Configured central unit
Figure 12 IRIS display, keyboard and mouse
Figure 13 pLINES box
Associated equipment
The IRIS station is connected to (see Figure 14) a switching box and an Ethernet LAN.
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IRIS
CONFIGURED CENTRAL UNIT

VRAD
ETHERNET PORT
RADAR
VIDEO
TRACKS
ETHERNET LAN
SWITCHING
BOX
pLINES
RADAR
SERIAL DATA
RAD AR SYSTEM
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Figure 14 IRIS associated equipment
Switching box
Through a switching box, the IRIS receives radar video information. The switching box
allows the following signals to be switched in:
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radar video analogue and digital signals,

radar video trigger,
radar north pulse/increments.
Ethernet LAN
Through Ethernet LAN, the IRIS station receives radar tracks information.
pLINES box
pLINES equipment allows to receive radar Air Traffic Control data outputs by connecting
ATCC serial lines outputs to pLINES box.
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Detailed description
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Configured computer
The configured central unit consists of:
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a PC central unit,
a video radar card (VRAD card) (item 3 (see Figure 15)), with its associated
cable.
Figure 15 Rear face of the configured central unit (for

information only)
A graphic card (item 1 (see Figure 15)) and a ETHERNET card (item 2 (see
Figure 15)) are also plugged in two PCI slots of the the configured central unit.

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PC central unit
The PC central unit have the following minimum characteristics:
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a CPU with a performance id > 500 spec Int 2000,

one AGP bus and two interconnection PCI bus,
a RAM memory with 256 MB capacity,
a hard drive with 40 GB capacity (minimum capacity), with the necessary software,
an Ethernet 10/100 Base T interface (on PCI bus),
a graphics interface on AGP bus.
VRAD card
The VRAD card is plugged into a PCI slot in the PC and provides an interface to surveillance radar with:
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a north reference pulse (ARP),

increments (ACP),
trigger,
analogue and digital video signals.
The radar video signal is received by the VRAD card and undergoes the following operations:
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digital encoding of the analogue signal,

transfer to the CPU,
conversion of the digitized signal to a pixel image which is transferred to the graphics interface for display.
The radar maintenance software allows the user to set all necessary parameters in order
to display the best possible radar video image.
The VRAD card has two connectors:
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an HD15 connector,
and a DB25 connector.
The VRAD card is connected to the switching box by a cable terminated by HD 15 and
BNC connectors.
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Figure 16 VRAD card connectors
HD15 connector of the VRAD card

The pin assignments of the HD15 (female) connector is (item 1 (see Figure 16)):
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Pins
Signal name
Trigger
Video 2
Video 1
Ground
Trigger return
Video 2 return (analogue ground)
Video 1 return (analogue ground)
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Video 3
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Video 3 return (digital ground)
DB25 connector of the VRAD card

The pin assignments of the DB25 (female) connector is (item 2 (see Figure 16)):
Pins
Signal name
ARP+ (North pulse +) (RS 422)
ACP (Increment)
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ARP (North pulse)
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ACP+ (Increments +) (RS 422)
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Ground
Monitor
The monitor is an intelligent processbased monitor compatible with most analogue
display standards.
Keyboard
The keyboard is used for entering data or commands to enable communication with the
central processing unit.
Mouse
The mouse is used to select various entities, commands or accomplish user processes.

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Physical and technical characteristics
PHYSICAL AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Physical characteristics
Refer to the manufacturer documentation of the PC and monitor.
Technical characteristics
IRIS is compatible with the AIRCAT 500 communications protocol and the ASTERIX
standard.
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Electrical characteristics
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Voltage, frequency, power consumption data

Refer to the manufacturer documentation of the PC and monitor for all details about the
electrical characteristics.
Video inputs (on VRAD)

Video inputs
Characteristics
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Number
Analogue videos (video 1, video 2)
Digital video (video 3)
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two analogue
one digital
max. level: 5 V, impedance: 75 W
minimum pulse width: 30 ns
TTL impedance: 75 W
Trigger signal input (on VRAD)

Characteristics
Value
Max. level (impedance 75 ohms)
10 V
Shape
unbalanced / balanced
Maximum PRF
10 kHz
Minimum duration in 0 or 1 state
100 ns
Angular increment signal input (on VRAD) ACP

Characteristics
Value
Impedance
150 W
Shape
balanced (RS 422)
Maximum
16384 / rev.
250 ns
North pulse signal input (on VRAD) ARP

Characteristics
Value
Impedance
150 W
Shape
balanced (RS 422)
Maximum
60 revolutions per minute
250 ns

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Environmental characteristics
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Operating conditions
Parameter
Value
Temperature
+ 10 C to + 35 C (dry atmosphere, normal

atmospheric pressure)
Relative humidity
20% to 80% RH without condensation at 35 C
Altitude
0 to 2000 m (above sea level)
Storage conditions
Parameter
Temperature
20 C to + 60 C (dry atmosphere, normal

atmospheric pressure)
Relative humidity
10% to 90% RH without condensation at 40 C
Altitude
0 to 8000 m for transport (above sea level)
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Storage conditions
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Storage time
Maximum IRIS storage time is greater than 5 years.
Dry cell batteries

Dry cell batteries contained in the computer: 2 years. Beyond this time period, it is
recommended to replace it before using the equipment. In this case, they must be replaced in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
PC
It is recommended to switch on the stored PC every 5 years to optimize the cycle life
of capacitors.
Monitor
Maximum monitor storage time is greater than 10 years.
Note
A suitable reactivation procedure is to be implemented after long term storage (> 5

years). In this case, observe the manufacturers recommendations.

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Identification Labels
IDENTIFICATION LABELS
Radar display station identification label

Hereafter an example (see Figure 17) of a radar display station identification label
and its description:
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Figure 17 Example of a radar display station identification label

The following table describes each fields:
Field
Description
ID
Part number of the radar display station
Code
IRIS type
Version
Software revision (see note)
Conf
Hardware configuration of the IRIS workstation
S/N
Serial Number of the IRIS workstation
Configured central unit identification label

Hereafter an example (see Figure 18) of a configured central unit identification label
and its description:
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Figure 18 Example of a configured central unit identification

label
The following table describes each fields:
Field
Note
ID
Part number of the configured computer
Code
IRIS type
Version
Software revision (see note)
Conf
Hardware configuration of the computer
Version letter is incremented in every modification of the software. The active letter is
the first nonstroked visible letter. In the above example, the version is C.
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Parts list
PARTS LIST
Parts list
The breakdown of parts listed below is limited to the logistics breakdown.
Level
Designation
Identif.
Thales number or manufacturer ref.
Qty
LRU
Radar display station
IRIS
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CXXX
(Cf. note)
Configured central unit
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CXXX
(Cf. note)
Central unit
Video radar card
VRAD
Keyboard
Mouse
Display
Switching box
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(version 2)
pLINES box
pLINES
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CX and XX = hardware configuration

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Functional descriptionFunctional description
Main functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Main functions
MAIN FUNCTIONS
General
IRIS perform the display of air situation, made up of radar data
Operational functions
The operational functions of IRIS relate to the video display and radar maintenance.
For details of these functions and their user interface, refer to the Software User Manual.
Maintenance function
Internal maintenance is characterized by the Builtin Tests which are run at IRIS start
up.
These tests relate to the central unit (except the monitor, keyboard and mouse) and the
radar video interface equipment.
As regards the VRAD card tests are initiated at startup. These tests check the card
status. A green Light Emitting Diode (LED) at the rear (connector side) of the card comes
on if the tests are successful. The green LED goes off if the tests fail.
Another test, with generation of a test pattern, is also offered.

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Chapter 3 Settingup and operation

Settingup and operationSettingup and operation
Installation and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

pLINES box connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Installation of IRIS central unit (PC)
Step
Action
Connect the keyboard, the mouse, the monitor in accordance with the
manufacturers documentation.
Define the IRIS software parameters with use of IRIS Software User
Manual (SUM) (menu: Controlling the system/Configure the system), with
the initial values which have been logged in the installation file.
Switching unit connection

Refer to the description (see IRIS Maintenance Display Description) and connections
of the switching unit.

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pLINES box connection
PLINES BOX CONNECTION

General
The pLINES box provides multiprotocol serial communication to interface serial data
to the Ethernet LAN.
The pLINES box is connected to:
S
S
the Configured Computer by a network cable (see note) on ETH0, ETH1 or ETH2
connector.
radar ATCC serial outputs by a serial line.
This cable is a "straight cable".

Note
The Ethernet connector of pLINES box is described in the table hereafter:

Pin
Description
TD+
TD
RD+
Not connected
Not connected
RD
Not connected
Not connected
Set the proper IP address of the pLINES (see IRIS Maintenance Display Removal and
replacement of pLINES).
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INITIAL SETTINGUP AND OPERATION

Initial settingup
Refer to the manufacturers documentation for the installation before starting up the
Caution system.
After connecting the various components of the IRIS central unit, perform the following
steps in order to start up the station:
Step
Note
Action
Switch on the monitor.
Switch on the pLINES box.
Switch on the computer.
During the selftest, the LED (green) on the VRADPCI card blinks. After the self
test, and if the VRADPCI is functioning correctly, the LED stays on a few seconds. In
the case of an anomaly, the led stays off.
To check, select the video test pattern command in the software interface (see IRIS
Maintenance Display General troubleshooting).
Operation
For operating instructions, refer to the IRIS Software User Manual.

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Chapter 4 Preventive maintenance

Preventive maintenancePreventive maintenance
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visual inspection and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and replacement of battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GENERAL
Purpose
The purpose of preventive maintenance is to verify the correct performance of the equipment and to ensure its cleanliness.
Abnormalities and mismatching will be detected during routine maintenance or during
builtin tests of the radar system.
List of preventive maintenance sheets

Description
Note
Periodicity
Duration
Personnel
Visual inspection and cleaning
1 year
10 min
1 Electronics
technician
Removal and replacement of

battery
2 years
15 min
1 Electronics
technician
The period between regular maintenance given in the above table should be considered as a maximum time interval. However, the user can perform these preventive maintenance operations at shorter intervals or when performing a corrective maintenance
intervention.
Duration times shown in the table are average times spent by properly trained personnel using the relevant tools, spares and documentation when performing the tasks.
Logistic support elements

The following table gives the necessary tools, test equipment and consumables for the
maintenance sheets:
Class
Standard tools
Designation
S
S
Specific tools
Standard test equipment
Specific test equipment
Consumables

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Standard tool kit
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Maintenance data
Data
Value
Periodicity
1 year
Duration
10 min
Personnel
1 Electronics technician

Class
Designation
Standard tools
Specific tools
S
S
Consumables
S
S
Spares

None
None
None
None
Preliminary conditions
Switch off the workstation.
Warning
Step
Action
Close all the applications.
Shutdown the operating system with the appropriate command and wait
for the operating system to complete the shutdown sequence.
Switch off the computer and peripherals.
Procedure
Refer to the manufacturers documentation for the instructions on cleaning.
Note
Step
Action
Clean the IRIS workstation, including the outside enclosure, monitor

screen, mouse, keyboard and computer.
Clean the PC filter.

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Return to operational condition

Step
Action
At the end of the selftest sequence, ensure that:
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all workstation subassemblies are functioning correctly,

the green LED (VRAD card) at the rear of the computer unit blinks and
then stays on for several seconds. If in doubt, select the video test pattern in the software interface; the LED will come on after twenty
seconds.

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REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY
Maintenance data
Data
Value
Periodicity
2 years
Duration
15 min
Personnel

Class
Standard tools
Specific tools
Consumables
Spares
Designation
S
S
S
S
S
S
Standard tool kit

None
None
None
None
Lithium battery (see workstation manufacturer reference)
Switch off the workstation
Warning
Step
Action
Procedure
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries accorWarning
ding to the manufacturers instructions.
Do not bend the spring that holds down the battery. A bent spring could result in poor
Caution battery contact and intermittent system problems.
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Step
Action
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the green LED (VRAD card) at the rear of the computer unit blinks and
seconds.

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Chapter 5 Corrective maintenance

Corrective maintenanceCorrective maintenance
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Isolation task of pLines with builtin tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and replacement of pLINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and replacement of configured computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and replacement of monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and replacement of keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and replacement of mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and replacement of video switching box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstallation of IRIS software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration of parameters (ASTERIX category 34, radar rotation speed) . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GENERAL
Purpose
The purpose of the corrective maintenance is, in case of malfunction, to use simple
observations and quick procedures to:
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S
localize any faulty functional unit, and repair or replace it;

return the equipment to the operational mode.
List of maintenance sheets

Description
Note
Duration
Personnel
General troubleshooting
1 Electronics
technician
Isolation task of pLines with builtin tests
5 min
1 Electronics
technician
Removal and replacement of pLINES
12 min
1 Electronics
technician
Removal and replacement of configured computer
30 min
1 Electronics
technician
Removal and replacement of monitor
10 min
1 Electronics
technician
Removal and replacement of keyboard
5 min
1 Electronics
technician
Removal and replacement of mouse
5 min
1 Electronics
technician
Removal and replacement of video switching box 15 min
1 Electronics
technician
Reinstallation of IRIS software
30 min
1 Electronics
technician
Configuration of parameters (ASTERIX category

34, radar rotation speed)
5 min
1 Electronics
technician
Duration times shown in the table are average times spent by properly trained personnel using the relevant tools, spares and documentation when performing the tasks.

The following table gives the necessary tools, test equipment and consumables for the
maintenance sheets:
Class
Standard tools
Specific tools
Designation
S
S
S
S
S
Consumables
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IRIS CDROM upgrade
Loop test connector kit (562/031/710)
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Maintenance data
Data
Value
Duration
Personnel

Class
Standard tools
Specific tools
Consumables
Spares
Designation
S
S
S
S
S
S
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
Startup builtin tests

Internal maintenance is characterized by the builtin tests which are run at IRIS start
up.
These tests concern the PC (except the monitor, keyboard and mouse) and the VRAD
card.
As regards the VRAD card offline tests are initiated at startup. These tests check
card status. A green LED at the rear (connector side) of the card comes on if the tests
are successful. The green LED goes off if the tests fail.
In case of a fault message:
Action
Step
1
Analyse the fault message and record it in a LOG BOOK.
Check that the PC and peripheral are correctly power supplied.
Reboot the IRIS workstation as follows:
S
S
S
switch off the unit,

wait for 5 seconds,
switch on the PC.
If abnormal operation occurs again, execute the maintenance operations

indicated by the anomaly message.
Diagnose faulty mouse or keyboard operation by inspection or exchange.

In the case of the exchange of an LRU, switch off the workstation, remove
the faulty LRU and install a new one. Then switch on the power to the
workstation.

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Step
Action
If defective operation continues, refer to the manufacturers documentation.
If poor operation still continues, diagnose the faulty computer operation.

Refer to the manufacturers documentation.
If one of the LRUs is to be exchanged, carry out the following operations:
S
S
S
S
switch off the workstation before removing the LRU,

remove the defective LRU and replace it with a new one,
switch on the workstation,
check that the LED (green) on the VRAD card (at rear of computer)
blinks and then stays on for several seconds. If in doubt, select the
video test pattern in the software interface; the LED will come on after
twenty seconds.
Online test
An online test, with generation of a test pattern, is also offered:
Step
Action
Select the "Radar Data" menu in the control window. Refer to IRIS User
Manual.
To start or stop the radar video test pattern, left click on the "Radar video
test" button (disabled by default). This pattern is used to check the VRAD
equipments correct operation.

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Maintenance data
Data
Value
Duration
5 min
Personnel

Class
Standard tools
Specific tools
Designation
S
S
S
Consumables
S
S
Spares
None
Loop test connector kit (562/031/710)
None
None
None
None
Loop test connector kit

The Loop test connector kit includes:
S
S
1 yellow serial loop back connector (560/160/050) for AUX port,

3 green ETHERNET loop back connectors (560/160/060) for ETH0, ETH1, ETH2
ports,
8 grey serial loop back connectors (560/160/010) for P1 to P8 ports. Only 4 are
used for pLINES 4 tests.
Loop back connectors are in different colors to make the procedure easier.
Step
Action
Switchoff the pLINES.
Connect all loop back connectors.
LCD display Error messages
Name of test
FAILURE (00)
(RTC)
plinesg04900un
When one test detects an error, the following message appears:
Figure 51 Error Message

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ACCEPTANCE TESTS
FAILURE
plinesg05800un
Press the Right key, the following message is displayed:
Figure 52 Final error Message
Replace the pLINES if a failure is indicated during the test.
Procedure
Test activation:
S. N. 0072
Press the Right key.

Message SUCCESS is displayed after
few seconds and means that the test is
successful.
User irq test
SUCCESS
Timer1 test
(RTC)
Timer4 test

Check during the test that serial ports
leds are flashing.
SCC leds test

Up accept, Down deny
Press Up key to validate the test if OK,

to deny press Down key.
SCC leds test

Check during the test that ethernet ports
leds are flashing.
FCC leds test

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FCC leds test
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SUCCESS
(RTC)
(RTC)
plinesg00700un
plinesg00900un
(RTC)
plinesg01000un
SUCCESS
58
(RTC)
Timer3 test
SUCCESS
(RTC)
Timer2 test
SUCCESS
(RTC)
plinesg00200un
Release the Up key.
SUCCESS
(RTC)
plinesg00300un
ACCEPTANCE TESTS
plinesg00400un
Press and hold the Up key and

switchon the pLINES,
plinesg00500un
Display
plinesg00600un
Action
plinesg00100un
Step
plinesg00800un
Note
The display column in the following table gives the display on pLINES screen after processing the operation described in the action column.

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Press the Down key.
Keyboard test
DOWN key before 20s
Keyboard test
SUCCESS
18
(RTC)
Temperature test
SUCCESS
19
(RTC)
Fans test
SUCCESS
22
23
Unplug the yellow serial loop back

connector from the AUX port and press
the Right key.
Plug the yellow serial loop back connector to the AUX port and press the Right
key.
SCCx is serial line x.
At the end of test, verify the opposite
display:
24

display:

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Unplug secu
(RTC)
Security test
Plug Secu term
(RTC)
Security test
SUCCESS
(RTC)
SCC1 test
......................................
SCC1 test
SUCCESS
(RTC)
SCC2 test
......................................
plinesg02700un
21
Press the Right key to start the security

test.
(RTC)
SCC2 test
plinesg02800un
20
plinesg01600un
16
Keyboard test
RIGHT key before 20s
plinesg01700un
Press the Up key.
plinesg01800un
15
Keyboard test
UP key before 20s
plinesg01900un
Press the Left key.
Keyboard test
LEFT key before 20s
plinesg02000un
14
(RTC)
plinesg02100un
Press the Right key to start the keyboard test.
SUCCESS
plinesg02200un
13
LCD test
plinesg02300un

plinesg02400un
12
plinesg01300un
LCD test
plinesg01400un
abcdefghijklmnopqrst
plinesg01500un
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST
plinesg01200un
plinesg01100un
Press the Right key and verify the opposite displays:
plinesg02500un
11
Action
plinesg02600un
Step
SUCCESS
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29

display:
30

display:
31

FCCx is the ETHERNET port x.
display:
32

display:
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display:
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SUCCESS
(RTC)
SCC6 test
......................................
SCC6 test
SUCCESS
(RTC)
SCC7 test
......................................
SCC7 test
SUCCESS
(RTC)
SCC8 test
......................................
SCC8 test
SUCCESS
(RTC)
FCC1 test
......................................
FCC1 test
SUCCESS
(RTC)
FCC2 test
......................................
FCC2 test
SUCCESS
(RTC)
plinesg02900un
plinesg03000un
plinesg03100un
plinesg03200un
plinesg03300un
plinesg03400un
SCC5 test
plinesg03500un
SCC5 test
......................................
plinesg03600un
28
(RTC)
plinesg03700un

display:
SUCCESS
plinesg03800un
SCC4 test
plinesg03900un
27
SCC4 test
......................................
plinesg04000un

display:
In case of pLINES 4, go to step 31.
(RTC)
plinesg04100un
SUCCESS
plinesg04200un
26
SCC3 test
plinesg04300un

display:
SCC3 test
......................................
plinesg04400un
Display
FCC3 test
......................................
plinesg04500un
25
Action
FCC3 test
plinesg04600un
Step
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SUCCESS
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(RTC)
ACCEPTANCE TESTS
SUCCESS
plinesg04700un
34
Action
plinesg04800un
Step
Return to operational conditions

Step
Action
Disconnect all loop back connectors.
Switchoff and switchon the pLINES to reinitialise it.

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Maintenance data
Data
Value
Duration
12 min
Personnel

Class
Standard tools
Specific tools
Designation
S
S
S
Consumables
S
S
Spares
None
None
None
None
None
pLINES (61 113 790)
None.
Removal
Step
Action
Unscrew the two screws attaching the pLINES on the cabinet.
Disconnect the AC power supply cable.
Disconnect the ETHERNET cables.
Disconnect the serial line cables.
Remove the pLINES.
Replacement
Step
1
Action
Perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
Return to operational conditions

Step
Action
Switchon the pLINES.
Set the proper IP address of the pLINES, according to its functional position and the radar configuration.

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IP address adjustment (192.001.001.024)

Set the IP address (192.001.001.024) with the front panel keyboard.
Do not modify this value.

Press Right arrow key until the oppposite message is displayed:
Define IP address: Up or Down arrow

keys to chose value, Left or Right keys
to select digit.
Then press Right key next times to
access next menu:



After few seconds, the autotest is launched.
10
Check the displayed IP address.
Client IP Address?
1.2.3.4
Client address mask?

255.255.255.000
Server IP Address?
192.32.2.120
Boot File Name?
No modification
_
plinesg05000un
IP table entry
99
plinesg05100un
Let 0 to select ETH0 as boot link

(default configuration).
Move the cursor to the right by pressing
the Right arrow key until the oppposite
message is displayed:
plinesg05200un
Bootable Fcc?
0
plinesg05300un
Release pressed buttons.

While autotests are running press Right
arrow key until the oppposite message
is displayed:
plinesg05400un
plinesg05500un
Switchon the pLINES or press simulta-

neously Left and Right arrow keys to
reset the pLINES.
Display
plinesg05600un
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Action
Self test OK
_
plinesg05700un
Step
00:10:CD:3F:C0:C8 B
192.032.002.120 eth0
plinesg05900un
Note
The display column in the following table gives the display on pLINES screen after processing the operation described in the action column.

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Maintenance data
Data
Value
Duration
30 min
Personnel

Class
Standard tools
Specific tools
Consumables
Spares
Designation
S
S
S
S
S
S
Standard tool kit

None
None
None
None
Configured computer (47 151 434 XX) (XX: hardware configuration depends on the label stuck on the
back of the configured computer)
Warning
Step
Action
Close all the applications that are open.
Removal
Step
Action
Disconnect the mouse, the keyboard, the video cables, the switching box
and the pLINES box.
Remove the computer.
Replacement
Step
Action
Ensure that the computers power switch is in the off position.
Connect the mouse, the keyboard, the video cables, the switching box
and the pLINES box(refer to manufacturers documentation).

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Step
Action
Switch on the monitor, the pLINES box and the computer.
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S
the green LED (VRAD card) at the rear of the computer blinks and
seconds.
Define the IRIS software parameters.
If necessary, configure the ASTERIX category 34 and radar rotation speed

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Maintenance data
Data
Value
Duration
10 min
Personnel

Class
Standard tools
Specific tools
Consumables
Spares
Designation
S
S
S
S
S
S
Standard tool kit

None
None
None
None
Display screen
Warning
Step
Action
Removal
Refer to manufacturers documentation.
Note
Step
1
Action
Disconnect monitor cables:
S
S
2
the power cord,

the signal cable.
Remove the monitor.
Replacement
Step
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Maintenance data
Data
Value
Duration
5 min
Personnel

Class
Standard tools
Specific tools
Consumables
Spares
Designation
S
S
S
S
S
S
None
None
None
None
None
QWERTY keyboard
Switch off the workstation.
Warning
Step
Action
Removal
Note
Step
Action
Disconnect the keyboard.
Remove the keyboard.
Replacement
To replace the keyboard, refer to the manufacturers documentation.
Note
Step
Action
Replace the keyboard.
Connect the keyboard.

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Maintenance data
Data
Value
Duration
5 min
Personnel

Class
Standard tools
Specific tools
Consumables
Spares
Designation
S
S
S
S
S
S
None
None
None
None
None
Mouse
Warning
Step
Action
Removal
Note
Step
Action
Disconnect the mouse.
Remove the mouse.
Replacement
To replace the mouse, refer to the manufacturers documentation.
Note
Step
Action
Replace the mouse.
Connect the mouse.

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seconds.

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REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF VIDEO SWITCHING BOX
Maintenance data
Data
Value
Duration
15 min
Personnel

Class
Standard tools
Specific tools
Consumables
Spares
Designation
S
S
S
S
S
S
Standard tool kit

None
None
None
None
Switching box (96 131 846 2)
Warning
Step
Action
Removal
Step
Action
Disconnect all the cables at the rear face of the switching box.
Remove the video switching box.
Replacement
Step
Action
Replace the video switching box.
Connect all cables.

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seconds.

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REINSTALLATION OF IRIS SOFTWARE

Maintenance data
Data
Value
Duration
30 min
Personnel

Class
Standard tools
Specific tools
Consumables
Spares
Designation
S
S
S
S
S
S
None
IRIS CDROM upgrade
None
None
None
None
Warning
Step
Action
Dont forget to perform a new configuration files back up.

Caution
Procedure
Refer to the attached procedure of the IRIS CDROM cover.
Note

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ROTATION SPEED)
Maintenance data
Data
Value
Duration
5 min
Personnel

Class
Designation
S
S
S
Standard tools
Specific tools
Consumables
Spares
S
S
S
None
None
None
None
None
None
This procedure has to be performed when the configured computer has been replaced
or the IRIS software changed or upgraded.
ASTERIX category 34 configuration

To succeed this operation, the user shall be familiar with Linux and "vi" editor.
Note
Depending on the type of the radar configuration used, it should be necessary to

change a parameter in the aero.conf file.
This parameter indicates the size (in byte) of the item 034/050.
The default value is "6" which corresponds to an item 034/050 with all subfields (COM,
PSR, SSR and MDS).
For a standalone Mode S radar the subfields transmitted should be COM and MDS
corresponding to a value size of 4 bytes.
For a Mode S + PSR radar the subfields transmitted should be COM, PSR and MDS
corresponding to a value size of 5 bytes.
The following table gives the size of 034/050 according the radar configuration:
Radar type
Size of 034/050
Standalone PSR
Standalone SSR (or Mode S)
PSR + SSR (or Mode S)

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To change this value:

Step
Action
Do a CTRL+x to open an xterm window.
Enter VRADPCI as password.
Enter: cd IRIS_CURRENT/DATA/config
Edit the aero.conf file: vi aero.conf
Search the string "LongueurItemAst034_050:X" where X is the size value of

the item 034/050.
Replace this value X by the correct value size.
Save the file.
Do a complete stop of IRIS by quitting the software and switching off.
Restart the IRIS.
Radar rotation speed configuration

To succeed this operation, the user shall be familiar with Linux and "vi" editor.
Note
Depending on the type of the radar rotation speed, it should be necessary to change
a parameter in the aero.conf file.
This parameter indicates the delay for track ageing.
The default value is "6 seconds" which corresponds to a rotation speed of 4 or 5
seconds per scan.
We advise to set a value 20 to 50% higher than the radar scan duration.
Example: set 12 for a radar scan duration of 10 seconds.
To change this value:
Step
Action
Do a CTRL+x to open an xterm window.
Enter VRADPCI as password.
Enter : cd IRIS_CURRENT/DATA/config
Edit the aero.conf file: vi aero.conf
Search the string "TrackAgingPeriodSec:X" where X is the delay for track

ageing.
Replace this value X by the correct value.
Save the file.
Do a complete stop of IRIS by quitting the software and switching off.
Restart the IRIS.

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Video switching boxes
Chapter 6 Video switching boxes

Video switching boxesVideo switching boxes
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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DESCRIPTION
General
The switching box, linked to the IRIS, allows to switch signals from the radar.
Switched signals
The switching box enable a user to switch:
S
S
the trigger signal,

the video signals.

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Description
S2
CHANNEL SELECTION
A /B 1/2
J1
J2
S1
PRIMARY/SECONDARY
AZIMUTH
(ACP/ARP)
J1 9
J3
FROM
RADAR
J1 0
J1 1
J1 2
J3 2
J1 3
J1 4
TRIGGER
VIDEO 1
J1 5
J3 3
J1 6
J1 7
J2 1
S
TOWARDS
IRIS
MAINTENANCE VIDEO
P
J2 2
J4
J5
J3 0
J3 1
SSR PULSE
MODE S PULSE
J2 3
S3
LOCAL TERMINAL
J6
J2 0
J7
TOWARDS
LOCAL
TERMINAL
(EMULATION)
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Figure 61 Switching box functional diagram

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Description
Front face switches

The front face of the switching box has three manual switches:
S
S
S
S1, to select either a primary or a secondary radar,

S2, to select the treatment unit of the radar,
S3, not used for the IRIS workstation (used to select Local terminal connection).
DATA PROCESSOR
PSR
MSSR
S1
CHANNEL A
CHANNEL B
S2
S3
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Figure 62 Switching box front face

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Characteristics
CHARACTERISTICS
Physical characteristics
The following table gives physical characteristics of the switching box:
Parameter
Value
Height
178 mm
Width
483 mm
Depth
150 mm
Electrical characteristics
Power supply: None
Environmental characteristics: operating conditions

Parameter
Value
Temperature
0 C to + 40 C (dry atmosphere, normal atmospheric pressure)
Relative humidity
80% RH without condensation at 40 C
Altitude
3000 m above sea level (700 mbar at 0 C)
Environmental characteristics: storage conditions

Parameter
Temperature
40 C to + 70 C
Relative humidity
93% RH without condensation at 40 C
Altitude
10 000 m above sea level (264 mbar at 40 C)
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Connections
CONNECTIONS
Cables
The switching box is connected to the IRIS workstation by the aim of two cables:
S
S
The ACP/ARP cable between the switching box and the connector DB25 of the
VRAD card (on the configured computer).
Thevideo cable (see Figure 64) between BNC connectors of the switching
box and the connector HD15 of the VRADPCI card.
J1
J2
J10 J11 J12 J13
J3
J4
J5
J6
J19
J7
J14 J15 J16 J17 J30 J31 J32
J20
J21 J22 J23
J33
OUTPUT
INPUT
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Figure 63 Rear face of the switching box

The following table indicates how to connect the cables between the switching box (see
Figure 63) and the IRIS computer unit.
Cable
Switching box
connectors
Cable connectors
VRAD
card
Signal
J19
DB25
ACP/ARP/Trigger
J21
P3
HD15
Video 1
J22
P4
HD15
Maintenance video
SSR trigger
J23
P5
HD15
Mode S trigger
P2, P7
Not used

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Connections
TOWARDS SWITCHING BOX

CONNECTORS
TOWARDS VRAD CARD
CONNECTOR
P2
P3
P4
P5
P7
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Modification of the reinstallation of IRIS software

IRIS Maintenance Display

Technical manual presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 1 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 2 Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3 Settingup and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 4 Preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 5 Corrective maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 6 Video switching boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IRIS Maintenance Display

Configured central unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IRIS Maintenance Display

Technical manual presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IRIS Maintenance Display

IRIS Maintenance Display

TECHNICAL MANUAL PRESENTATION

IRIS equipped with VRAD card,

Audience and information level

IRIS Maintenance Display

IRIS Maintenance Display

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

Azimuth Clock Pulse

Accelerated Graphic Port

Azimuth Reference Pulse

All purpose STructured Eurocontrol Radar Information eXchange

Air Traffic Control Center

BuiltIn Test Equipment

BayoNet locking Connector

Central Processing Unit

Computer Software Component Item

Indicator of Radar Information System

Local Area Network

Light Emitting Diode

Link Interface Node for External Systems

Line Replaceable Unit

Peripheral Component Interconnect

Pulse Repitition Frequency

Random Access Memory

Transistor Transistor Logic

IRIS Maintenance Display

IRIS Maintenance Display

Chapter 1 General description

IRIS Maintenance Display

IRIS Maintenance Display

Introduction to the equipment

a configured central unit (see Figure 11)

Figure 11 Configured central unit

Figure 12 IRIS display, keyboard and mouse

Figure 13 pLINES box

CONFIGURED CENTRAL UNIT

Figure 14 IRIS associated equipment

radar video analogue and digital signals,

IRIS Maintenance Display

Figure 15 Rear face of the configured central unit (for

IRIS Maintenance Display

a CPU with a performance id > 500 spec Int 2000,

a north reference pulse (ARP),

digital encoding of the analogue signal,

Figure 16 VRAD card connectors

HD15 connector of the VRAD card

IRIS Maintenance Display