Chapter 5 - BIT Error Codes
TM00358 Rev. A
October 2007
L-3 WESCAM
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5.2.5 EON BIT Codes 7.x
6.17
Thermal Sensor
Failure
MINOR
Thermal protection sensor reading
out of range.
Check turret temperature in the
Gimbal Menu. If gimbal temperature
is <70°C (<158°F) and IR camera is
still operational, continue to use
system. If gimbal temperature is
>70°C (>158°F), turn off turret and
allow system to cool for at least 1
hour before operating.
No action. Contact L-3 Wescam.
6.18
FPA Temperature
Sensor Failure
MAJOR
FPA temperature sensor reading
out of range. Failed to read valid
temperature from the FPA of the IR
sensor.
Image may still be available.
No action. Contact L-3 Wescam.
6.20
Camera BIT Failure
MINOR
Defective memory on DCE card.
Replace Turret.
Table 5-6 Failure Descriptions for 7.x BIT Codes
BIT
#
Message
Category
Failure Description
Recommended Action
7.1
Thermal Shutdown
MAJOR
Internal gimbal temperature is too
hot for the EON sensor to operate.
Turn turret off and allow to cool.
7.2
Focus Position Error
MINOR
Focus elements failed to reach a
specific position in a specific time.
Verify that EON sensor focus can still
be adjusted. If focus control loss
impacts mission, replace turret.
7.3
Focus Failure
MAJOR
Focus servo loop of EON sensor
not responding properly.
No focus control available for EON
sensor.
Execute a BIT from the Level 2 EON
Menu. If failure persists, replace
turret.
7.4
Camera Failure
MINOR
Failed to communicate with EON
sensor.
Camera Failure. The recommended
action indicates to verify if video is
lost. This is not necessarily the case.
Camera Failure can occur if
communication control is lost. The
video may still be present but control
of camera is impacted.
7.5
Thermal Sensor
Failure
MINOR
The lens temperature sensor is
defective.
The temperature sensor source may
be a sensor located somewhere
other then the lens.
7.6
Filter Position Error
MINOR
The filter mechanism was unable to
reach or sustain a commanded
position.
Warning only.
No action. Contact L-3 Wescam.
Table 5-5 Failure Descriptions for 6.x BIT Codes (Continued)
BIT
#
Message
Category
Failure Description
Recommended Action
