OPT1-M-104 Rev.01
Optimus-1 EX - FTS Mast Assembly Procedure
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Introduction to FTS
2.1
About this Document
This document provides instructions for assembling the FTS Mast Unit Box (and related
equipment) to the Optimus-1 EX Mast. The FTS Mast Unit is the FTS system component
responsible for communications link between the
FTS Control Box
and the UAV.
2.2
About the FTS
The FTS system enables to manually terminate the UAV
’s flight by
sending a command to
Land on Spot. The FTS (Flight Termination System) is a system that consists of three main
sub-systems:
•
ROC Control Box
–
this control box is located inside the ROC
•
Mast Unit Box
–
this unit located on the Mast and communicates with the UAV.
This user guide deals with the assembly of the
FTS Mast Unit Box
(and its related equipment).
The installation of the ROC Control Box is described in a separate document (refer to the
FTS
ROC Installation Procedure
document).
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1.
Two people are needed to assemble the FTS Mast Unit on the mast.
2.
Only professional Airobotics personnel can assemble, install and maintain the FTS
Mast Unit equipment.
3.
This procedure should be performed only after the mast is standing erect in its
designated place, and the first section has been raised and locked into place.
