TM00358 Rev. A
Chapter 2 - System Status Menu
L-3 WESCAM
October 2007
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ALARMS
Displays the Alarms page with BIT test results for the entire system.
SYSTEM BIT
Initiates a full sequence of BITs for all system components – the same sequence executed on
power up. This BIT can be used to reset the system instead of cycling power to the turret.
DONE
Exits menu.
Table 2-5 Status Indications in the System Status Main Menu
Status
State
Description
Recommended Action
OK,
MINOR,
MAJOR
STARTUP
Component Initializing:
• Some components are warmed or cooled
before they can be operated.
None.
–
N/A
Communication failure with component.
Review the Alarms page.
OK
OPERATIONAL
Component is in a fully functioning state.
None.
OK
STOWED
Turret is operational but in the Stow position
Steer turret to Forward or manual
position to establish video.
MINOR
OPERATIONAL
Component BIT test failed but still functional:
• Component capabilities are out of tolerance,
e.g. focus position exceeded tolerance set
point.
Review BIT from the Alarms page.
MAJOR
OPERATIONAL
Component BIT test failed but still functional:
• The system has forced a partial shutdown of
capability. For example, the EOW mechanism
caused Iris function to shutdown, but zoom and
focus capability remain.
Review BIT from the Alarms page.
MAJOR
FAILED
Component BIT failed and is shutdown.
• The system has forced a shutdown of a
capability. For example, the internal gimbal
temperature is too hot so the EON is shutdown.
Review BIT from the Alarms page.
Table 2-4 Fields in the Level 1 System Status (Main) Menu (Continued)
Field
Description
