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© COPYRIGHT 2011 BIRD Aerosystems LTD.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ...................................................................................... 11
1.1. Scope ............................................................................................. 11
1.2. List of Abbreviations ....................................................................... 11
1.3. The Operational Need .................................................................... 12
1.3.1. The Threat ...................................................................................... 12
1.3.2. The Need ........................................................................................ 13
1.3.3. The Solution .................................................................................... 13
1.4. Purpose .......................................................................................... 14
AMPS-M ......................................................................................... 15
1.5. System Components ...................................................................... 15
1.6. System Functionality ...................................................................... 17
1.6.1. General ........................................................................................... 17
1.6.2. CM Activation .................................................................................. 17
1.6.3. System Displays.............................................................................. 20
1.6.4. Audio Warnings ............................................................................... 20
1.6.5. Configuration Files .......................................................................... 20
1.7. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES ......................................... 21
2. System Description ......................................................................... 22
2.1. General ........................................................................................... 22
2.2. System Overview ........................................................................... 22
2.2.1. Electronic Warfare Suite Controller (EWSC) ................................... 24
2.2.2. Missile Warning System (MWS) ...................................................... 25
2.2.3. Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) ..................................................... 26
2.2.4. Chaff and Flare Dispensing System (CFDS) ................................... 27
2.2.5. Additional Components ................................................................... 30
2.2.6. A/C Connections ............................................................................. 33
3. Basic Modes of Operation .............................................................. 35
3.1. General ........................................................................................... 35
3.2. Transitions ...................................................................................... 36
3.3. Modes and States Description ....................................................... 37
3.3.1. OFF Mode ....................................................................................... 37
3.3.2. STBY Mode ..................................................................................... 37
3.3.3. ACTIVE Mode ................................................................................. 38
3.3.4. FAIL Mode ...................................................................................... 38
3.4. HESA Mode of Operation ............................................................... 39
3.5. Modes and States Display .............................................................. 39
4. Counter-Measure Logic................................................................... 40
4.1. CM Activation ................................................................................. 40
4.1.1. Automatic CM Activation ................................................................. 40
4.1.2. Manual CM Activation ..................................................................... 41
4.2. Safety Logic .................................................................................... 42
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4.3. CFDS Dispense Modes .................................................................. 44

4.3.1. AUTO (Automatic) Dispensing Mode .............................................. 44
4.3.2. SEMI (Semi-Automatic) Dispensing Mode ...................................... 44
4.3.3. MAN (Manual) Dispensing Mode .................................................... 45
4.4. Dispense Programs Types ............................................................. 45
4.4.1. PROGRAM ..................................................................................... 45
4.4.2. ESCAPE ......................................................................................... 46
4.4.3. JETTISON ....................................................................................... 47
4.5. Programming .................................................................................. 47
4.5.1. MPT Programs Editing .................................................................... 47
4.5.2. MPT Automatic Programs Rules Editing ......................................... 49
4.5.3. Editing Manual Programs by EWSC GUI ........................................ 51
4.5.4. Saving Manual Edited Programs in EWSC Memory ....................... 52
4.5.5. Assigning ESCAPE Programs to Programs .................................... 52
4.6. Critical Quantity Handling ............................................................... 54
4.6.1. Critical Quantity Definition and Control ........................................... 54
4.6.2. Payload Defeat................................................................................ 55
4.7. Multiple Payload Types Dispense .................................................. 56
4.7.1. Supported Payloads Types ............................................................. 56
4.7.2. CFDS System Description .............................................................. 57
4.7.3. Dispensing a Mix of Payload Types ................................................ 60
4.8. Firing Multiple Payloads Simultaneously ........................................ 63
4.9. Dispensing Logic ............................................................................ 65
4.9.1. Running a program inside another program .................................... 65
4.9.2. Direction Control of Automatic Programs ........................................ 66
4.9.3. Direction Control of Manual or Escape Programs ........................... 67
4.9.4. Running out of Payloads in a Required Dispensers List ................. 67
4.9.5. Quantity Compensation Logic ......................................................... 67
4.9.6. Payloads Quantity Monitoring ......................................................... 68
4.9.7. CM Logic Timers ............................................................................. 68
5. System Operational Description .................................................... 70
5.1. General ........................................................................................... 70
5.2. System Startup and Shutdown ....................................................... 70
5.3. COLD START ................................................................................. 71
5.4. WARM START ............................................................................... 72
5.5. Counter Measure Logic .................................................................. 72
5.5.1. CFDS logic ...................................................................................... 73
5.6. Logging ........................................................................................... 74
5.7. Basic Settings ................................................................................. 80
5.7.1. System Volume Level ..................................................................... 80
5.7.2. Brightness Level.............................................................................. 80
5.7.3. Arena Selection ............................................................................... 82
5.7.4. Altitude Selection ............................................................................ 82
5.7.5. Time of Day (TOD) Setting .............................................................. 82
5.7.6. Performing System Initiated Built-In Test (IBIT) .............................. 84
5.8. Program Configuration ................................................................... 85
5.8.1. Critical Quantity Setting ................................................................... 87
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5.8.2. Payload Delay Setting ..................................................................... 87

5.8.3. Payload Count and Interval ............................................................. 88
5.8.4. Burst Count and Interval ................................................................. 88
5.8.5. Salvo Count and Interval ................................................................. 88
5.8.6. Program Configuration Checklist..................................................... 88
5.9. Maintenance Procedures ............................................................... 90
5.9.1. General ........................................................................................... 90
5.9.2. Log Download ................................................................................. 90
5.9.3. Log Erase ........................................................................................ 90
5.9.4. Log Debrief ..................................................................................... 91
5.9.5. File Upload ...................................................................................... 91
5.9.6. System Version Retrieval ................................................................ 94
5.9.7. Ground Check Out (GCO) Operations ............................................ 95
6. Man Machine Interface (MMI) .......................................................... 96
6.1. EWSC Front Panel Buttons and Switches ..................................... 96
6.2. EWSC Multi-Function Display (MFD) ............................................. 98
6.3. Screens and Symbols .................................................................... 98
6.3.1. General ........................................................................................... 98
6.3.2. Color and Meaning of Text and Objects .......................................... 98
6.3.3. Keys and selections ........................................................................ 99
6.4. Screens Navigation ...................................................................... 102
6.4.1. Screens Layout and Hierarchy ...................................................... 102
6.4.2. Automatic Screen Navigation ........................................................ 104
6.5. Status Line Display ....................................................................... 106
6.5.1. System State ................................................................................. 106
6.5.2. PFL Warning Indication ................................................................. 107
6.5.3. Screen Name ................................................................................ 108
6.6. Audio Warnings ............................................................................ 110
6.7. Screens Symbology and Content ................................................. 111
6.7.1. MAIN Screens ............................................................................... 111
6.7.2. Inventory Screens ......................................................................... 121
6.7.3. PROG Screens ............................................................................. 132
6.7.4. Auxiliary Screens .......................................................................... 142
7. System Operating Procedures ..................................................... 147
7.1. General ......................................................................................... 147
7.2. Normal Procedures ...................................................................... 147
7.2.1. Exterior Inspection ........................................................................ 147
7.2.2. Before engine start ........................................................................ 147
7.2.3. After engine start - on stable internal power .................................. 147
7.2.4. Arming the system ........................................................................ 148
7.2.5. Disarming the system.................................................................... 148
7.2.6. System shutdown .......................................................................... 149
7.3. Dispensing procedures ................................................................. 149
7.3.1. Threat handling in MAN mode....................................................... 149
7.3.2. Threat handling in SEMI mode ...................................................... 150
7.3.3. Threat handling in AUTO mode..................................................... 150

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7.3.4. Emergency Procedures ................................................................. 151

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Table of Figures
Figure 1 – AMPS-M Operational Scenario ............................................................ 14
Figure 2 – AMPS-M System Architecture ............................................................. 16
Figure 3 – Components General Locations .......................................................... 16
Figure 4 – Five Sensors Coverage ....................................................................... 18
Figure 5 – EWSC Display ..................................................................................... 20
Figure 6 – AMPS-M Main Components ................................................................ 23
Figure 7 – System Interconnection ....................................................................... 23
Figure 8 – EWSC .................................................................................................. 25
Figure 9 – MILDS Head ........................................................................................ 26
Figure 11 – SD Components ................................................................................ 28
Figure 12 – Dust Cover Replaces a Magazine ..................................................... 29
Figure 13 – Safety Switch Unit (SSU) ................................................................... 30
Figure 14 – SSU Logic.......................................................................................... 31
Figure 15 – EW Switches Panel ........................................................................... 32
Figure 16 – Test Panel ......................................................................................... 33
Figure 18 – Operational Modes ............................................................................ 36
Figure 19 – Safety Logic ....................................................................................... 43
Figure 20 – Manual PROGRAM and ESCAPE Data Format in MPT .................... 48
Figure 21 – Automatic PROGRAM Data Format in MPT ...................................... 48
Figure 22 – Dispensing Program Time-Line Structure .......................................... 49
Figure 23 – CFDS Rules Table in MPT Rules tab ................................................ 51
Figure 24 – Escape program and Critical Quantities Association ......................... 53
Figure 25 – 3x10 Dispenser and Magazine .......................................................... 58
Figure 26 – Crescent Dispenser and Magazine .................................................... 58
Figure 27 – 5x6 Dispenser and Magazine ............................................................ 58
Figure 28 – Firing Order in the Various SDs types ............................................... 59
Figure 29 – Retaining Plate Coding pins .............................................................. 60
Figure 30 – SDs Fire Sources Maps ..................................................................... 61
Figure 31 – Mix and Not-Mixed definition in the MPT ........................................... 62
Figure 32 – Initialization Screen ........................................................................... 71
Figure 33 – Dispensing Program Structure........................................................... 86
Figure 34 – MMI Control Panel ............................................................................. 96
Figure 35 – Altitude Toggle Function key ........................................................... 100

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Figure 36 – ARENA Cyclic Selection .................................................................. 100

Figure 37 – Value modifying Function Keys ....................................................... 101
Figure 38 – Secondary Screen Function Key ..................................................... 101
Figure 39 – Screens Navigation ......................................................................... 102
Figure 40 – MAIN-OPER Page and its Sub-pages ............................................. 103
Figure 41 – INV-CONFIG Page and its Sub-pages ............................................ 103
Figure 42 – PROG-CONFIG Page and its Sub-pages ........................................ 104
Figure 43 – Status Line Display .......................................................................... 106
Figure 44 – MAIN-OPER Screen ........................................................................ 111
Figure 46 – MAIN-MFL Screen ........................................................................... 116
Figure 47 – MAIN-SETUP 1/2 Screen ................................................................ 118
Figure 48 - MAIN-SETUP 2/2 Screen ................................................................. 119
Figure 49 - MUXBUS-CONTROL Screen .......................................................... 120
Figure 50 – INV-CONFIG Screen ....................................................................... 121
Figure 51 – INV-MAINT Screen .......................................................................... 123
Figure 53 – INV-VERSIONS Screen................................................................... 125
Figure 54 – INV-GCO Screen ............................................................................. 127
Figure 55 - INV-LOG Screen .............................................................................. 129
Figure 56 - INV-DEBRIEF Screen ...................................................................... 130
Figure 57 - INV-PAR Screen .............................................................................. 131
Figure 59 – PROG-PAR Screen ......................................................................... 134
Figure 60 – PROG-PAYLOAD Screen................................................................ 136
Figure 61 – PROG-BURST Screen .................................................................... 138
Figure 62 – PROG-SALVO Screen..................................................................... 140
Figure 64 – Shutdown Screen ............................................................................ 144
Figure 65 – Critical Fail Screen .......................................................................... 145
Figure 66 – End of Initialization Message ........................................................... 146

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Table of Tables

Table 1 – Log Event Triggering and Entries ......................................................... 75

Table 2 – Available program types and properties ............................................... 86
Table 3 – INV-VERSIONS Screen Version Interpretation..................................... 94
Table 4 – Avionics Pilot Failure List (PFL) .......................................................... 107
Table 6 – MAIN-OPER Screen Key Functions ................................................... 112
Table 7 – MAIN-OPER Screen Symbols ............................................................ 113
Table 8 – MAIN-PFL Screen Key Functions ....................................................... 115
Table 9 – MAIN-PFL Screen Symbols ................................................................ 115
Table 10 – MAIN-MFL Screen Key Functions .................................................... 117
Table 11 – MAIN-MFL Screen Symbols ............................................................. 117
Table 12 – MAIN-SETUP 1/2 Screen Key Functions .......................................... 118
Table 13 – MAIN-SETUP Screen Symbols......................................................... 119
Table 14 - MAINT-SETUP 2/2 Screen Keys Functions....................................... 120
Table 15 - MAXBUS-CONTROL Screen Keys Functions ................................... 120
Table 16 – INV-CONFIG Screen Key Functions ................................................. 122
Table 17 – INV-CONFIG Screen Symbols .......................................................... 122
Table 18 – INV-MAINT Screen Key Functions ................................................... 123
Table 19 – INV-UPLOAD Screen Key Functions ................................................ 124
Table 20 – INV-UPLOAD Screen Symbols ......................................................... 125
Table 21 – INV-VERSIONS Screen Key Functions ............................................ 126
Table 22 – INV-VERSIONS Screen Symbols ..................................................... 126
Table 23 – INV-GCO Screen Key Functions ...................................................... 127
Table 24 – INV-GCO Screen Symbols ............................................................... 128
Table 25 - INV-GCS Screen Key Functions ........................................................ 129
Table 26 - INV-LOG Screen Symbols ................................................................. 129
Table 27 - INV-DEBRIEF Screen Keys............................................................... 130
Table 28 - INV-PAR Screen Keys Functions ...................................................... 131
Table 29 – PROG-CONFIG Screen Key Functions ............................................ 133
Table 30 – PROG-CONFIG Screen Symbols ..................................................... 133
Table 31 – PROG-PAR Screen Key Functions ................................................... 135
Table 32 – PROG-PAR Screen Symbols............................................................ 135
Table 33 – PROG-PAYLOAD Screen Key Functions ......................................... 136

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Table 34 – PROG-PAYLOAD Screen Symbols .................................................. 137

Table 35 – PROG-BURST Screen Key Functions .............................................. 139
Table 36 – PROG-BURST Screen Symbols ....................................................... 139
Table 37 – PROG-SALVO Screen Key Functions .............................................. 141
Table 38 – PROG-SALVO Screen Symbols ....................................................... 141
Table 39 – Initialization Screen Symbols ............................................................ 143
Table 40 – Subsystem Maximum Initialization time ............................................ 146

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1. Introduction

1.1. Scope

The Electronic Warfare Suite Controller (EWSC) is an automatic Self-

Protection suite, used on helicopters and transport aircrafts to detect
missile threats and automatically initiate CMs (Countermeasures)
operation, according to pre-programmed logic and timing stored in
the system’s memory

The EWSC uses as the AMPS-M EW Suite controller. The AMPS-M

EW Suite provides an easy to install, cost effective solution for
protection of aircrafts against missile threats (SAM).

The AMPS-M is primarily designed for a standalone installation and

operation of an integrated Missile Warning and Counter Measures
Dispensing in helicopters and wide body aircrafts.

1.2. List of Abbreviations

A/C Aircraft
AUTO Automatic
BIT Built In Test
CFDS Chaff & Flares Dispensing System
CM Countermeasure
CONF Configuration
DOK Disk On Key
EWSC Electronic Warfare Suit Controller
FAIL Failure
FWD Forward
GCO Ground Check-Out
HMI Human Machine Interface
INIT Initialization
INV Inventory
IMU Inertial Management Unit
JETT Jettison
MAINT Maintenance
MAN Manual
MCDU Multi-function Control and Display Unit
MFL Maintenance Failure List
MPT Mission Planning Tool
MILDS Missile Launch detection System
MLDSU MILDS Sensor Unit

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MWS Missile Warning System

OPER Operational
OVER Override
PAR Parameter
POBIT Power On BIT
PFL Pilot Failure List
PROG Program
PYLD Payload
SDM Smart Dispenser Magazine
STBY Stand-by
TOD Time Of Day
TRN Training
UPLD Upload
USB Universal Serial Bus
WOW Weight On Wheel

1.3. The Operational Need

1.3.1. The Threat

Today, military aircraft, VIP aircraft and commercial airliners are

exposed to a growing threat of portable missile launchers, also
known as MANPADS (Man-Portable Air Defense Systems).

In recent years, terrorists and guerilla fighters have greatly increased

the utilization of shoulder guided missiles against civil aviation and
military aircraft.

Since October 2001, the allied forces in Iraq and Afghanistan

suffered severe fatalities - more than 50 helicopters and transport
aircraft shot down and more that 180 killed.

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1.3.2. The Need

MIL/VIP Helicopters and Transport AC protection against shoulder

launched missiles.

1.3.3. The Solution

AMPS
Airborne Missile Protection System

BIRD Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) is designed to

enhance airborne platform survivability by warning and activating
countermeasures against incoming missiles, the system is provided
in cooperation with EADS.

The AMPS-M system provides protection against heat seeking

missiles, most commonly the Man Portable Air Defense Systems
(MANPADS). The system integrates sensor technology and
operation of counter-measures using sophisticated algorithms in
order to achieve effective threat handling.

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Figure 1 – AMPS-M Operational Scenario

1.4. Purpose

The purpose of this Operators Manual is to provide a reference

source for air-crew operating the system. The Manual covers the
following aspects:

 System technical description

 System functionality and CM logic
 System controls and displays
 Operating procedures

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1.5. AMPS-M System Components

The AMPS-M includes the following main components:

 Electronic Warfare Suite Controller (EWSC) - used to operate

the suite and report the system status to the operator. The
EWSC provides the operator with visual and audio warnings
when threats or failures are encountered.

 Missile Warning System (MWS) – Four (4) or Five (5) MILDS

sensors that are used to detect incoming threats. The MILDS
sensors provide 360° coverage.

 Chaff and Flare Dispensing System (CFDS) – Two (2) or

Four (4) Smart Dispensers (SD) provide Flare countermeasure
dispensing. Each magazine can store up to 60 flares, 30 flares
or combinations of different types of flares. The
countermeasures are dispensed according to dispensing
programs selected by the EWSC.

 Safety Switch Unit (SSU) - The SSU is connected to all SDs

and provides them with the Squib power, needed in order to
dispense the countermeasures.

 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) - Provides constant attitude

data to be incorporated in the threat detection and handling
algorithms.

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Cockpit

A/C Intercom
System
MCDU

IMU

MILDS Audio Warning CFDS

Sensors

Figure 2 – AMPS-M System Architecture

MCDU, Switches,
SSU & IMU Aft Sensors

Forward Sensors Bottom Sensor

Dispensers

Figure 3 – Components General Locations

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1.6. System Functionality

1.6.1. General

The AMPS-M provides a complete aircraft protection suite against

man portable air defense systems (MANPADS).

The EWSC integrates sensor technology and operation of counter-

measures using sophisticated algorithms for smart threat handling.

The Missile Warning System (MWS) sensors provide detection

capabilities against threatening incoming missiles.

The Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) provides constant attitude and

rate data to be incorporated in the threat handling algorithm.

The Chaff-Flare Dispensing System (CFDS) provides Chaff and Flare

countermeasure dispensing according to specific dispensing
programs selected continuously by the EWSC.

1.6.2. CM Activation

There are two types of CM Activation:

 Automatic CM Activation
 Manual CM Activation

Following is a detailed description of each type of CM Activation.

[Link]. Automatic CM Activation

Automatic CM Activation is stimulated by a Sensor detecting a threat

and a CM activation rule that leads to the dispensing of CM.

The MWS sensors detect threats approaching the aircraft by

detection of the UV signature of the missile engine.

Each sensor covers a sector of 95 in azimuth and elevation. When

five sensors are installed; four in the horizontal perimeter and one
downwards, a full coverage except for an upper cone is achieved as
illustrated in Figure 4.

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Figure 4 – Five Sensors Coverage

Every MWS threat is handled and declared according to its priority

(prioritized in order of appearance).

When a threat is declared and the AMPS is armed and in Automatic

dispense mode, it shall activate CM towards the threat, according to
the predefined logic.

During CMs activation, the system takes into account the threat(s)
parameters, the system status, the selected ARENA and the selected
altitude level.

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[Link]. Manual CM Activation

When armed, the system supports manual CM activation.

The CM may be activated manually by three controls:

 PROG (Program) switch: pressing the PROG switch activates

the active program. The definition of an active program is as
follows:
 When in MAN (Manual) or SEMI (providing no threat is
detected) dispensing modes – the active program is the
program number that was selected manually by the EWSC
GUI (in the MAIN-OPER Screen).
 When a threat is detected and in SEMI (Semi-Automatic)
dispensing mode - the active program is selected
automatically according to the predefined logic.

Note
When there is threat detection and in AUTO (Automatic)
dispensing mode, the active program is activated
automatically (there is no need to press a switch).

 ESC (Escape) switch: pressing the ESC switch activates the

active escape program. The active escape program is either a
globally defined escape program associated with the selected
Arena or the escape program associated with the currently
selected active program.

 JETT (Jettison) Button: pressing the JETT button causes a fast

dispensing of all flares. This function is used in emergencies,
when there is a danger of fire on the aircraft, in order to avoid the
risk of flare ignition onboard the helicopter.

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1.6.3. System Displays

The system provides the operator with an intuitive graphical display

(Figure 5). The display is used to convey the system status and
mode. When threats are detected, they are displayed to the operator
in the relevant direction.

Figure 5 – EWSC Display

1.6.4. Audio Warnings

The system provides audio warnings in the following conditions:

 Threat detection: a warning is played, stating the threat

direction.

 System failure: a failure alarm is sounded.

 Change in the CM quantity status, for example no flares.

1.6.5. Configuration Files

The system supports easy configuration and CM logic changes

through the system configuration files. These files can be updated
through the Mission Planning Tool (MPT) and uploaded onto the
EWSC using a USB stick.

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1.7. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES

The following definitions apply to "Warnings", "Cautions" and "Notes"

found throughout the manual.

WARNING
Operating procedures, restrictions etc. that could result in personal
injury or loss of life if not carefully followed.

CAUTION
Operating procedures, restrictions etc. that could result in damage to
equipment if not carefully followed.

NOTE
An operating procedure, condition etc. that is important to
emphasize.

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2. System Description

2.1. General

The AMPS-M system includes a number of sub-systems which are

integrated through the system's controller - the EWSC.

The Electronic Warfare Suite Controller is integrated into the A/C and
enhances the aircraft defense capabilities using state of the art
sensor to actuator integration, minimizing response time from threat
identification to threat handling.

2.2. System Overview

The system includes four main subsystems: the EWSC, the MWS
sensors, the CFDS and the IMU.

In addition, the system includes an EW Switches Panel, a test

connectors panel, circuit breakers, a safety switch unit (SSU) and a
storage bag for the safety pin.

The suite also receives the following inputs from the A/C: 28V power,
Weight On Wheels (WOW) signal (optional – see note 1), panel
illumination and a day/night signal (optional – see note 2). The
system's audio output is connected to the A/C audio box.

The system inter-connection can be seen in Figure 7.

The following paragraphs provide a brief description of all suite

components. For a detailed description of the Avionics system
components refer to their corresponding manuals.

NOTES

1. When WOW signal is not available, the relevant pins

in the SSU and the EWSC will be connected to the
Master Arm line.

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2. When Day/Night signal is not available, the mode

will be manually changed by the operator using the
screen brightness button on the EWSC.

IMU SSU

CFDS

MILDS
EWSC
Figure 6 – AMPS-M Main Components Sensor

Sensor 3 Sensor 2 Sensor 0 Sensor 1

Sensor 4
AFT AFT FWD Left FWD
Down
Right Left Master Right
Aircraft

RS-422
CAN-Bus CAN-Bus CAN-Bus CAN-Bus EW Switches AMPS Circuit
MWS Test Panel Breakers
RS-422

connector MWS Power 28VDC MWS CB

MWS PWR 28VDC

Relay 5A
VIDEO MWS PWR ON
AUDIO Control MCDU CB
MCDU Test RS422 28VDC Aircraft
PROGRAM
connector RS232 5A DC Bus
ESCAPE PWR 28VDC
ETHERNET Switches
MASTER ARM
SQUIB CB
28VDC
20A

WoW Signal PWR 28VDC

IMU PWR 28VDC
WOW
Relay WoW Control
Landing Gear
IMU RS-422 MCDU

AUDIO Output
ICS
PWR 28VDC

Panels Illumination PWR Illumination

Reostat
Dispensers Logic PWR 28VDC

Day/Night Signal Day/Night

Switch

SQUIB
ENABLE
JETTISON

RS-422

WoW Signal
Safety
Switch Unit Dispensers SQUIB PWR 28VDC
(SSU)

Dispenser 0 Dispenser 2
FWD Left FWD Right

Dispenser 1 Dispenser 3
AFT Left AFT Right

Figure 7 – System Interconnection

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2.2.1. Electronic Warfare Suite Controller (EWSC)

The EWSC is a ruggedized MIL-SPEC Computer with an integral

Multi-Function Display, fitted for a standard Dzus-Mount rack.
The EWSC serves as the user interface and provides situational
awareness analysis. It is located in the instrument panel at the
cockpit.

The EWSC controls the communication within all the sub-systems,

and to A/C systems, through a variety of serial and discrete
interfaces (RS422). The EWSC receives inputs from the MWS
sensors and the IMU, and then with its unique algorithms it
processes the information, and activates the appropriate CM program
through the CFDS.

In addition, upon threat detection the EWSC generates visual alerts

and Audio alarms into the helicopter intercom system.

System events and BIT results information are collected and stored
in a log file that can later be investigated using the MPT tool.

The EWSC controls include:

 Power switch: Off-STBY-Operate

 Volume control for the audio messages

 Brightness control for the display

 Control of all system functions via eight (8) on screen buttons

located on both sides of the display.

 LCD display, used for system status, mode ant threat alarm
display.

 Audio warning output, connected to the A/C intercom system.

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Figure 8 – EWSC

2.2.2. Missile Warning System (MWS)

The Missile Warning System (MWS) is comprised of four or five

AN/AAR60 MILDS II sensors (Figure 9). The sensors detect and
provide threat data regarding incoming hostile missile threats in the
vicinity of the aircraft.

The MWS incorporates a sophisticated "False Alarm" algorithm to

ensure that any threat information reported is valid and with a very low
false alarm rate (FAR). The high resolution of the sensors allows rapid
discrimination of stationary and moving UV point sources. This feature
permits the operation of the system in both urban and battlefield
environments with a minimum of false alarms. The MWS provides
detection and tracking of up to 8 missile threats simultaneously.

The sensors are passive image sensing devices, optimized to sense

the mid ultraviolet or "solar blind" spectral band of the radiation
signature that is emitted from an approaching missile’s exhaust
plume. The sensors are designed to detect potential missile threats
right from their initial launch phases in order to provide maximum
warning time. The MILDS sensors are equipped with an integrated
electronics and communicate with each other via a serial CAN bus.

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Figure 9 – MILDS Head

Each MILDS Sensor Unit covers a different field of view around the
carrier aircraft. The forward-left Sensor (The Master) combines the
information of all connected Sensors and transmits it to the EWSC.
The five sensors are identical, and therefore interchangeable.

2.2.3. Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

The IMU (Figure 10) is a six degree-of-freedom (6DOF) strap-down

inertial measurement unit and attitude reference system that employs
three fiber-optic angular rate sensors, three solid-state
accelerometers and high speed digital microprocessor based
electronics to provide accurate estimates of static and dynamic
attitude in environments defined by MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461.
The IMU is designed to be installed in unprotected and uncontrolled
environments. The IMU is specially designed to withstand a military
environment on flying platforms.

The IMU receives its power supply (28V) from the EWSC and
communicates with it using a RS422 interface.

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The attitude provided by the IMU is used to optimize threat

processing. The data is used to compensate the movement of the
aircraft within the image processing.

Figure 10 – IMU Sensor

2.2.4. Chaff and Flare Dispensing System (CFDS)

The Chaff and Flare Dispensing System (CFDS) includes two or four
interchangeable Smart Dispensers (SD). The SDs installed on the left
and right sides of the aircraft are identified as:

In two SDs Configuration:

 SD 0 – Left
 SD 1 – Right

In four SDs Configuration:

 SD 0 – Top Left
 SD 1 – Bottom Left
 SD 2 – Top Right
 SD 3 – Bottom Right

Each SD can contain 30 to 60 decoy payloads (depending on the

type) and is controlled directly by the EWSC.

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Each SD contains the following components:

 Smart Dispensing Module (SDM)

The main electronic unit. Controlled directly by the EWSC.

 Magazine

Each magazine can contain 30 to 60 decoy payloads

(depending on the type - 30 flares for M206), with a form factor
of 1”x1” or 1”x2”.

Can mix up to 4 payload types in the same dispenser.

 Breech Plate

The electrical spring contacts surface.

 Retaining Plate

A Coded Plate that identifies the payload's type to the SDM and
retains the payloads in place.

A Dust Cover is installed when no magazine is installed on the SD for

protection of the Breech Plate.

SDM Magazine Breech-Plate Retaining Plate

Figure 11 – SD Components

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Figure 12 – Dust Cover Replaces a Magazine

Main CFDS specifications:

 Dispense of Flares of 1”x1”, 1”x2” form factors.

 Mix of up to 4 types of payloads (1”x1”) in the same dispenser.

 Automatic compensation for misfires.

 Various Dispense Programs:

 Manual Programs
 Escape Programs
 Automatic Programs
 Fast Jettison Program

 Continuous, Initiated and Power-On Built-in-Tests.

 Flexible & user-friendly Threats Database Programming

controlled by the EWSC.

 Four levels of safety provisions implemented by hardware:

 Master ARM switch

 EWSC main switch
 Safety pin
 Weight On Wheels (WOW)

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The CFDS supports the following payload types (families):

 Flare:

 M206 (Payload size 1"x1")

 MJU7 (Payload size 1"x2")
 MJU10 (Payload size 2"x2.5")

 Chaff:

 RR170 (Payload size 1"x1")

 RR180 (Payload size 1"x1", 2 payloads of half the Length)

2.2.5. Additional Components

In addition, to the main sub-systems, the suite includes a Safety

Switch Unit (SSU), an EW switches panel, a test connectors panel,
circuit breakers and a storage bag for the safety pin.

[Link]. Safety Switch Unit (SSU)

The 343050-7003 SSU is connected to all SDs and provides them

with the Squib power, needed in order to dispense the
countermeasures.

Figure 13 – Safety Switch Unit (SSU)

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The SSU receives four inputs:

 The squib power (28V) directly from the A/C, via a 20A circuit
breaker;
 A "squib enable" signal from the EWSC;
 A Weight On Wheel (WOW) signal from the A/C;
 "Remove before Flight" ribbon.

Only when all four conditions are met (Figure 14), does the SSU
provide the SDs with squib power.

WoW SW Signal:
Switch = AIR

MCDU
SQUIB in Power: Safety Pin
SQUIB Enable
20 AMP SQUIB C.B. Removal
Signal

Discrete / Switch

SW Comm. SSU
Logic
Power HW
Logic

SQUIB out Power:

To Dispensers

Figure 14 – SSU Logic

The system also includes a safety pin storage bag, located near the
SSU.

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[Link]. EW Switches Panel

The EW Switches Panel is an illuminated NVG compatible panel

located in the cockpit alongside the EWSC. The panel is designed to
be fitted into a standard Dzus mount and includes two switches:

 Master ARM switch - a step switch used as a hardware

condition for arming the system. The Master ARM switch is a
two-state step-switch comprising of the ARM (up) and SAFE
(down) positions

 PROG / ESC switch - a two way toggle switch used to manually

initiate a program or an escape program.

Master ARM PROG / ESC

Switch Switch

Figure 15 – EW Switches Panel

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[Link]. Test Panel

The Test Panel includes two test

connectors that are used for flight tests
and system debugging during the system
installation.

MWS
Test Plug

MCDU
Test Plug

Figure 16 – Test Panel

2.2.6. A/C Connections

The AMPS-M is connected to the A/C with the following inputs:

 28V power;

 Weight On Wheels (WOW) (optional);

 Panel illumination

 Day/Night Switch (optional)

The system's audio output is connected to the A/C audio box Power
Supply.

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[Link]. Power Supply

The system is connected to the A/C 28V DC generator power. The

system includes three circuit breakers. The three circuit breakers are:

 EWSC: 5A CB for the EWSC power supply.

 MWS: 5A CB for the MWS sensors power supply.

 SQUIB: 20A CB for the squib power line (enable flare

dispensing).

Figure 17 – Circuit Breakers Panel

[Link]. Intercom

The EWSC is connected through the A/C audio box to the crew
intercom. Through this connection, the system sounds warnings and
threat alarms to the crew.

[Link]. WOW

The EWSC and safety switch are connected to the A/C WOW signal.
Using this signal, the system can only be armed when airborne.

When WOW signal is not available, the relevant pins in the SSU and
the EWSC will be connected to the Master Arm line.

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[Link]. EWSC Panel and EW Switches Panel Illumination

The EWSC and the EW Switches panel are connected to the relevant
illumination line in order to support easier operation during night
conditions. The panel illumination is NVG compatible in both panels.

[Link]. Day/Night Switch

If the A/C has a Day/Night switch, the EWSC is connected to it. Using
this signal, the LCD screen brightness level is set to either day or
night mode.

When Day/Night signal is not available the mode can always be

manually changed by the operator using the screen brightness button
on the EWSC.

3. Basic Modes of Operation

3.1. General

The system comprises of the following Operational Modes and Sub-

modes:

 OFF Mode
 ON Mode
 STBY Mode
o INIT Sub-mode
o IDLE Sub-mode
o MAINT Sub-mode
o IBIT Sub-mode
 ACTIVE Mode
 FAIL Mode
The system comprises of the following Armament States:
 SAFE State
 ARM State
Figure 18 depicts the relationship and transition of these modes.

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ON
1
STBY
4
OFF MAINT
3
2 INIT 5
IDLE

7
IBIT
Armament States 6

SAFE 8 9 10

11 12 FAIL ACTIVE
8
ARM

Figure 18 – Operational Modes

3.2. Transitions

NOTE

When WOW signal is not available, 'WoW = Ground' is

replaced with 'MASTER Switch = SAFE' and 'WoW = Air' is
replaced with 'MASTER Switch = ARM'

The system comprises of the following transitions between the

operational modes:

Transition 1: ON Command (Mode selector to STBY or OPER)

Transition 2: OFF Command (Mode selector to OFF)

Transition 3: End of INIT (about 30 seconds)

Transition 4: {Master Switch = SAFE} & {WoW = Ground} & {MAINT

Command (entering MAINT Page)}

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Transition 5: {Mode selector to OPER} or {Master Switch = ARM} or

{WoW = Air} or {exiting MAINT Page}

Transition 6: IBIT Command

Transition 7: End of IBIT (about one minute)

Transition 8: EWSC fail detection by BIT mechanism

Transition 9: {Mode selector to OPER} & {Master Switch = ARM} &

{WoW = Air}

Transition 10: {Mode selector to STBY} or {Master Switch = SAFE}

or {WoW = Ground}

Transition 11: {Operational Mode is ACTIVE} & {Squib power

supplied to SSU (20Amp CB is in)} & {SSU Safety Pin
removed} & {CFDS is ON (ARM) with no Failure}

Transition 12: {Operational Mode is STBY} or {Operational Mode is

FAIL} or {Squib power not supplied to SSU} or {SSU
Safety Pin is in} or {CFDS is OFF} or {CFDS is failed}

3.3. Modes and States Description

3.3.1. OFF Mode

In OFF Mode, The system doesn't perform any operation and is

completely switched off including communication and power supply
to all subsystems.

3.3.2. STBY Mode

In STBY Mode:

 Power supply to all sub-systems is enabled according to the

selected subsystems that are switched ON (See Figure 50).

 The CFDS is in the STBY mode (the CFDS dispensing

processes are disabled).

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 The system is in SAFE Armament State

 The system may be one of the following sub-modes:

 INIT – System Initialization is in process.
 IBIT – System IBIT is in process.
 MAINT – Maintenance mode is active (See section 5.9).
 IDLE - When none of the above sub-modes are active

3.3.3. ACTIVE Mode

In ACTIVE mode:

 The CFDS is in the OPER mode (the CFDS dispensing

processes are enabled).

 The Armament State will be ARM if the following additional

conditions are met:

 Squib power supplied to SSU (20Amp CB is in)

 SSU Safety Pin removed
 CFDS is ON with no Failure

3.3.4. FAIL Mode

 Active when EWSC failure is active (EWSC fail detection by BIT

mechanism)

 The system Armament State is SAFE and cannot be switched

to ARM

 The following conditions shall transition the System State to

State FAIL:

 FPGA Device Error

 PLX Device Error
 Real time Clock Device Error
 FPGA IO Device Error
 Multiple FPGAIO Device Error

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 Fatal Hardware Error

 Discrete Failure
 Function Key failure

3.4. HESA Mode of Operation

The EWSC is supporting also a special mode called HESA.

In this mode the MILDS is controlling directly the Chaff and Flare
release as a response to its missile threats detections.

The EWSC will enable the mode when the following conditions are
met:

{"Fast Trigger Enable" flag = ON (MPT parameter)} &

{Mode selector to OPER} &

{MILDS is ON with no failure}

When the HESA mode is active the Active Mode display will be
OPERATE (unless the ARM Armament State is active. In that case
the Active Mode display will be ARM).

3.5. Modes and States Display

The System active Mode or State is displayed in the state field in the
EWSC display. The display may be one of the following:

 INIT – System mode is STBY and Initialization is in process.

 IBIT – System mode is STBY and IBIT is in process.

 FAIL – The System is in the FAIL mode.

 MAINT – Maintenance mode is active.

 SAFE – When the system mode is STBY and none of the above
modes or states are active.

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 ARM – When the system mode is ACTIVE and ARM Armament

State is active.

 OPERATE – When the system mode is HESA and ARM

Armament State is not active.

4. Counter-Measure Logic

4.1. CM Activation

There are two types of CM Activation:

 Automatic CM Activation
 Manual CM Activation

Following is a detailed description of each type of CM Activation.

4.1.1. Automatic CM Activation

Automatic CM Activation is stimulated by a Sensor detecting a threat

and a CM activation rule that leads to the dispensing of CM.

The MWS sensors detect threats approaching the aircraft by

detection of the UV signature of the missile engine.

The MWS system covers 360° around the aircraft, in the elevations
below +47.5°.

Every MWS threat is handled and declared according to its priority

(prioritized in order of appearance).

When a threat is declared and the AMPS is armed and in Automatic

dispense mode, it shall activate CM towards the threat, according to
the predefined logic.

During CMs activation, the system takes into account the threat(s)
parameters, the system status, the selected ARENA and the selected
altitude level.

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4.1.2. Manual CM Activation

When armed, the system supports manual CM activation.

The CM may be activated manually by three controls:

 PROG (Program) Switch: pressing the PROG switch activates

the active program. The definition of an active program is as
follows:
 When in MAN (Manual) dispensing mode or there is no
threat detection – the active program is the program number
which was selected manually by the EWSC GUI (in the
MAIN-OPER Screen).
 When there is a threat detection and in SEMI (Semi-
Automatic) dispensing mode - the active program is selected
automatically according to the predefined logic.

Note
When there is threat detection and in AUTO (Automatic)
dispensing mode, the active program is activated
automatically (there is no need to press a switch).

 ESC (Escape) Switch: pressing the ESC switch activates the

active escape program. The active escape program is either a
globally defined escape program associated with the selected
Arena or the escape program associated with the currently
selected active program.

 JETT (Jettison) Button: pressing the JETT button causes a fast

dispensing of all flares. This function is used in emergencies,
when there is a danger of fire on the aircraft, in order to avoid the
risk of flare ignition onboard the helicopter.

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4.2. Safety Logic

The CFDS system is an armament system loaded with magazines.

The system dispenses dangerous payloads. Operating this system
requires the operator's attention and discipline, according to the
operating procedures.

Two conditions are used to achieve a safe control over the payloads
dispensing process:

 System state needs to be ARM;

 A program release command needs to be delivered.

The System State will be ARM if the following conditions are met:

 Power is supplied (Helicopter power + CBs in);

 SSU Safety pin is removed;
 EWSC Mode selector is in the OPER position;
 CFDS is ON (by default);
 No relevant (related to the dispensing mechanisms) failures in
EWSC and CFDS;
 Helicopter is in the air (no WoW);
 Master switch in the ARM position.

See Figure 19 for a detailed safety logic definition.

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Master ARM SW EWSC Main SW Failure Status:

WoW SW Signal:
Signal: Signal: Critical Failure Status
Switch = AIR
Switch = ARM Switch = OPER = No Failure

EWSC
Discrete / Switch Safety
Logic
SW Comm. HW SW
AND AND
Power

HW
AND

SQUIB in Power: SQUIB Enable Safety Pin

20 AMP SQUIB C.B. Signal Removal

SSU
Logic
HW
Logic

SQUIB out Power:

To Dispensers

EWSC Main SW
Jettison Signal: Jettison Signal: Escape Signal: Program Signal:
Signal: Threat Detection
External JETT PB Internal JETT PB ESC PB PROG PB
Switch = STBY or by Sensor
= Pressed = Pressed = Pressed = Pressed
OPER

EWSC
Dispensing
Programmer
Logic Automatic
CM Logic
Command

HW
OR
HW
AND SW SW SW
AND AND AND SW
AND

Critical Failure
CFDS Declaration
Logic No SQUIB
Power
Feedback
AND AND AND

Jettison Escape Program

Dispensing Dispensing Dispensing

Figure 19 – Safety Logic

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4.3. CFDS Dispense Modes

The EWSC CM logic provides three CFDS dispensing modes as

follows:

4.3.1. AUTO (Automatic) Dispensing Mode

In this mode, the optimal dispensing program is selected in

accordance with the system's internal logic, without any operator’s
intervention. For each threats scenario, the optimal dispensing
program is selected according to the selected arena, the selected
flight altitude level, the amount of missile threats detected and the
detection azimuths, and is executed automatically when the CFDS is
in the ARM mode. SDM dispensers are automatically selected along
with the corresponding program by using counter-measure rules that
determine the correct course of action and dispensing direction.

4.3.2. SEMI (Semi-Automatic) Dispensing Mode

The optimal dispensing program is selected in accordance with the

EWSC's internal logic and the EWSC holds for the operator's manual
dispensing consent to begin dispensing.

After a manual dispensing consent command has been given (by

using the PROG Push button), the dispensing mode is identical to the
AUTO dispense mode and dispenses Counter-measure programs
automatically, until no more threats are detected. Only then, the
dispensing mode returns to SEMI.

When there is no missile threat detected, the active dispensing

program is selected according to the operator's manual selection in
the MAIN-OPER Screen.

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4.3.3. MAN (Manual) Dispensing Mode

In this mode, the operator's selected dispensing program is activated

manually by pressing the Dispense trigger.

No Automatic dispensing program selection is performed.

4.4. Dispense Programs Types

There are three major types of CFDS programs:

 PROGRAM
 ESCAPE
 JETTISON

Table 1 summarize the manual dispense conditions of the various

dispense programs types, according to the active dispense mode,
presence of a threat and the pressed button (ESC, PROG or JETT).

4.4.1. PROGRAM

A program is a set of parameters that define payload dispensing.

There are two different types of PROGRAMs: Manual programs and
and Automatic programs.

[Link]. A Manual PROGRAM

Can be selected and executed by the operator by manual activation.

There are three options of editing/saving Manual programs by the

EWSC GUI:

 Defining a Manual program as Non-Editable – Manual programs

that are not editable during system operation. These programs
may only be modified using the Mission Planning Tool (MPT) in
an Offline operation.

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 Defining a Manual program as Editable but Not Savable –

Manual programs that may be edited during system operation.
The changes made to these types of programs are NOT saved
for future operations of the system (They shall be kept in memory
during WARM-START and return to default configuration during
a COLD-START).
 Defining a Manual program as Editable and Savable – Manual
programs that may be edited during system operation. The
changes made to these types of programs are saved for future
operations of the system.

[Link]. An Automatic PROGRAM

An Automatic program is automatically selected by the EWSC and

then either executed by consent (In SEMI dispense mode) or
executed automatically (In AUTO dispense mode).

Automatic programs cannot be edited during system operation; they

are configured and set using the MPT in Offline operation.

4.4.2. ESCAPE

ESCAPE is an emergency program that is manually activated by the

operator. A single ESCAPE program is associated with every
PROGRAM in the system or globally associated with the selected
ARENA. Pressing the ESCAPE button will activate the associated
ESCAPE program.

Escape programs cannot be edited during system operation using

the EWSC GUI; they are configured and set using the MPT in Offline
operation.

The automatic DEFEAT (or Critical Quantity) feature does not affect
dispensing of an Escape program, i.e. the Escape dispensing of
payloads is not halted when the Critical Quantity is reached.

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4.4.3. JETTISON

JETTISON is an emergency program that is manually activated by

the operator and executes a complete FLARE jettison from all
available SDMs in the shortest amount of time (a total ejection time
for 30 flares per dispenser is about 720msec).

Table 1 – Summary of Programs Activation

4.5. Programming

4.5.1. MPT Programs Editing

All Dispensing programs except the Jettison program have a unique

and predetermined structure.

Data parameters and structures are similar (identical except for the
selected dispensers to activate) for both the ESCAPE and
PROGRAM (Automatic or Manual) programs. The MPT CFDS
Programs tab is used to configure the programs.

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Figure 20 – Manual PROGRAM and ESCAPE Data Format in MPT

Figure 21 – Automatic PROGRAM Data Format in MPT

A program is defined as being either a PROGRAM (automatic or

manual) or an ESCAPE program in the configuration file.

The EWSC can contain up to 100 different programs.

The CFDS_PROGS configuration file contains the structures and

parameters of all programs. This structure contains four payload
sequences for each available program.

The parameters that define each program sequence Time-Line (out

of a total of 4) are:

 Payload type
 Payload delay
 Count and Interval of Payload

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 Count and Interval of Burst

 Count and Interval of Salvo

The Program Time-Line structure is depicted in Figure 33.

Payload

Burst

Salvo

Program
Time Line

Payload Delay

Payload Interval

Payload Burst Interval

Payload Salvo Interval

Figure 22 – Dispensing Program Time-Line Structure

4.5.2. MPT Automatic Programs Rules Editing

In the Auto and Semi Dispensing mode, the optimal dispensing

Automatic PROGRAM and the dispensers to be used are selected in
accordance with the system's internal logic that determine the correct
course of action and dispensing direction.

The optimal selection is done using pre-defined counter-measure

rules in the MPT Rules tab.

The MPT Rules tab contains a rules table. Each row represents a
rule.

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A rule is a combination of conditions (inputs) and outputs, as listed in

the header line of the rule table, as follows:

 Conditions (inputs):
 Altitude – Low, High or Don't Care
 ARENA – Selection of the available Arenas or Don't Care
 First Threat existing – Threat (exists) or Don't Care
 First Threat (if exists) Azimuth and Elevation sectors
 Second Threat existing – Threat (exists) or Don't Care
 Second Threat (if exists) Azimuth and Elevation sectors

 Outputs:
 Program to Active
 Selected Dispensers

The order of the rules in the rule table is important when building the
logics. The EWSC starts to examine the rules conditions with the
bottom row in the table and continues to the next above it by their
order in the table, so the first rule that will be fulfilled will be the one
(and the only one) to become active.

The lower the rule is in the table, the more specific it should be.

The first (top) rule is a Read-Only, and defines the program to

activate in cases where the other rules are not relevant.

The topmost rule in the table satisfies any Auto condition possible to
enable Auto dispensing when no other more suitable rule has been
found in the table.

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Figure 23 – CFDS Rules Table in MPT Rules tab

4.5.3. Editing Manual Programs by EWSC GUI

The Program configuration screens are used to manually configure

editable manual programs. The PROG-CONFIG screen displays the
entire dispensing program structure including all parameters for the
specific program.

The parameters that are editable for all types of Payloads are:

 Payload delay
 Payload critical quantity (Providing a General Critical Quantity for
all programs according to ARENA has not been defined)
 Count and Interval of Payloads
 Count and Interval of Bursts
 Count and Interval of Salvos

All manual programs can be viewed using the PROG-CONFIG

screen.

The CFDS_PROGS configuration file contains which Manual

programs are Editable by the EWSC GUI and which are not.

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Only Editable manual programs can be edited using the Program

Configuration secondary screens. Editing the payload Type from
within the PROG-CONFIG Screen is not possible.

Manual-Non-Editable programs shall be displayed but entrance to

editing EWSC GUI screens: PROG-PAR, PROG-PAYLOAD, PROG-
BURST and PROG-SALVO are disabled.

4.5.4. Saving Manual Edited Programs in EWSC Memory

The CFDS_PROGS configuration file contains which Manual Editable

programs are Savable and which are not.

Manual-Editable-Savable programs that have been changed shall

overwrite their respective parameters in the configuration file. Future
EWSC activations shall reflect changes that have been saved.

4.5.5. Assigning ESCAPE Programs to Programs

A single ESCAPE program is associated with every PROGRAM

(AUTO or MANUAL) in the system. Pressing the ESCAPE button will
activate the ESCAPE program associated with the currently selected
active PROGRAM.

Alternatively, A Globally assigned ESCAPE program can be

correlated with the Selected ARENA. Every ARENA shall have an
ESCAPE program associated with it (configured using the MPT).

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A definition of
whether to use
Flare & Chaff critical the Arenas table ESCAPE program number
quantity definition in the or the Programs association definition in the
MPT Arenas table table definition MPT Arenas table

ESCAPE program number Flare & Chaff critical

association definition in the quantity definition in the
MPT programs table MPT programs table

Figure 24 – Escape program and Critical Quantities Association

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4.6. Critical Quantity Handling

4.6.1. Critical Quantity Definition and Control

The EWSC CFDS controller supports Critical Quantity Handling.

The Critical Quantity is relevant only for a manual or automatic

program dispensing. It does not affect the dispensing when Escape
or Jettison programs are active.

Critical Quantity refers to the quantity the operator would like to spare
when program dispensing is activated. Once the flare or chaff
quantity reach their respective critical quantities, the operator wants
the system to stop 'wasting' the flares/chaffs and keep them for an
operational emergency (then the operator will manually dispense the
flares/chaffs with the Escape program or consent to the critical
override if dispensing is imperative). This is necessary in order to
prevent a condition where the system automatically dispenses all the
flares or chaffs due to continuous threats (or false alarms) before the
operator has a chance to switch to manual mode or stop the program
using the 'ABORT' button.

A Critical Quantity is defined separately for flares and chaff and can
be set differently for each Automatic or Manual program.

Alternatively, a globally assigned Critical Quantity can be correlated

with the selected ARENA. Every ARENA shall have a different
Critical Quantity associated with it (configured using the MPT) for
flares and chaff separately.

Dispensing of payloads by Automatic or Manual program is halted

when the Critical Quantity is reached – The EWSC issues an
automatic DEFEAT request for the specific payload.

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4.6.2. Payload Defeat

Payload Defeat is only relevant for a manual or automatic program

dispensing. It does not affect the dispensing when Escape or Jettison
programs are active.

There are two scenarios where the system decides to stop payload
dispensing:

 The user pressed the FLARE or CHAFF DEFEAT button, telling

the system not to use the CM.
 The payload quantity reached the critical quantity that was set for
the chosen CFDS program and payload type.

When one of the above conditions occur, the following things take
place:

 The 'FLARE DEFEAT' or 'CHAFF DEFEAT' button is inverted.

 A 'flare critical' or 'chaff critical' audio alarm is sounded.
 The payload quantity is colored yellow.

In order to cancel the payload defeat, the user can press the 'FLARE
DEFEAT' or 'CHAFF DEFEAT' buttons accordingly. Once a Defeat
has been cancelled, the system will no longer enter the defeat mode,
even if critical quantity is reached for a second time (for a different
program). The display will also return to normal mode - the 'FLARE
DEFEAT' or 'CHAFF DEFEAT' buttons will no longer be inverted and
the flare/chaff quantity color will return to light green.

If the user wishes not to use this functionality, the 'critical quantity'
field in the programs can be set to '0', disabling this feature.

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The payload defeat button is needed for two reasons:

 Allow the operator to cancel the automatic 'FLARE DEFEAT' or

'CHAFF DEFEAT' that was activated by the system after
reaching critical quantity, telling the system to disregard the
critical quantity and continue dispensing the flares or chaffs.
 Allow the operator to Defeat flare or chaff dispensing until the
button has been pressed a second time.

Note: Automatic DEFEAT is disabled if the operator has manually

selected DEFEAT to be active for the specific payload. To re-enable
Automatic DEFEAT, the operator must RESET the CFDS.

4.7. Multiple Payload Types Dispense

4.7.1. Supported Payloads Types

The EWSC and MPT support the following CFDS payloads types
(families):

 Flare:
 M206 compatible payloads - M206CZ, PW118T1, PW118T3,
DSTL22, DSTL39 (Payload size 1"x1")
 MJU7 (Payload size 1"x2")
 MJU10 (Payload size 2"x2.5")

 Chaff:
 RR170 (Payload size 1"x1")
 RR180 (Payload size 1"x1")

Every type has a unique name and ID.

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The list is reflected in the MPT in the following locations:

 CM Logic Tab – CM type priority;

 CM Logic Tab – CFDS Dispensers Configuration (when defined as
Mixed Dispensers);
 CFDS Programs Tab – Payload types selection in the programs
tables.

After Uploading Configuration files to EWSC memory, the new list is

reflected in the payloads selection options in the PROG-CONFIG
page.

During program activation, all active types of payloads' release

sequences are conducted independently, in terms of timing (a
separate dispensing time line), quantity and selected SDM for
dispensing.

4.7.2. CFDS System Description

The CFDS system includes the following elements:

Smart Magazine Breech-Plate Retaining Plate

Dispenser (SD)

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The CFDS system has three types of Smart Dispensers (SDs). All of
which provide identical electrical interfaces and external connectors.

The SDs types are:

 3x10 Dispenser (Rokar PN 303010-7XXXX) - Figure 25

 Crescent Dispenser (Rokar PN 300330-7XXXX) - Figure 26
 5x6 Dispenser (Rokar PN 208231-7XXXX) - Figure 27

Each SD type supports two magazine formats:

 1"x1" – for M206, RR170, RR180 payload types

 1"x2" – for MJU7 payload types

Figure 25 – 3x10 Dispenser and Magazine

Figure 26 – Crescent Dispenser and Magazine

Figure 27 – 5x6 Dispenser and Magazine

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The order of the ejected payloads is determined by the SD software

and is different from one dispenser to another. The firing order for
each SD type is illustrated in Figure 28.

Figure 28 – Firing Order in the Various SDs types

Figure 28 Notes:

1. The firing order is specified on the SD contacts plate (the Breech-Plate).

2. The numbers represent the firing order, not the fire pin numbers.

3. For the 1x2" format, the number locations define the fire pin location.

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The SD is receiving the payload type information via the Retaining

Plate four coding pins. For each supported payload type (M206,
MJU7, MJU10, RR170, RR180) there is a dedicated Retaining Plate
with dedicated coding pins. Figure 29 present the M206 payload
Retaining Plate.

Magazine
Orientation Pins

M-206
M206 Flares
Flares Coding
Coding Pins
Pins

Figure 29 – Retaining Plate Coding pins

4.7.3. Dispensing a Mix of Payload Types

The SDs have the capability of near simultaneous dispensing (within

approximately 3msec). A single SD is capable of firing up to four
payloads simultaneously.

For this purpose the SD has four independent Fire Sources. Figure
30 details the payload capacity and firing pin assignments for each
Fire Source and maps the Fire Sources on each SD Type.

The four independent Fire Sources also allow compensation and

versatility in the face of one fire source malfunctioning.

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Fire Source Payloads Quantity Assigned Firing Pin No.

A 8 1 to 8
B 7 9 to 15
C 8 16 to 23
D 7 24 to 30
Total Quantity 30

3x10 Dispenser

20 5 19 4 18 3 17 2 16 1
25 10 24 9 23 8 22 7 21 6

30 15 29 14 28 13 27 12 26 11

Crescent Dispenser

19 2 23 10 27 13
18 7 22 9 26 4 15 30

17 1 21 8 25 12 5 29

16 6 20 3 24 11 14 28

5x6 Dispenser

18 9 17 8 16 7
21 3 20 2 19 1

24 12 23 11 22 10

6 27 5 26 4 25

15 30 14 29 13 28

Figure 30 – SDs Fire Sources Maps

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A dispenser can be configured to perform as a MIX only when an

M206 Retaining Plate is installed in the dispenser Magazine. If a
Mixed dispenser is installed with a different Retaining Plate than the
M206 Retaining Plate, the EWSC will report a failure.

The SDMs content definition is done using the MPT > CM Logic tab >
CFDS Dispensers table (see an example in Figure 31) as follows:

 When using only the M206CZ flare payload (the default) in a

specific SDM, the SDM can be defined as "Not Mixed". in this
case the payload’s type will be recognized according to the M206
Retaining Plate’s four coding pins – examples in the first and last
rows of the table in Figure 31;
 When using a different type than the default, the SDM must be
defined as a "Mixed" and the specific payload should be
assigned to all the Fire Sources of the mixed dispenser –
example in the third row of the table in Figure 31;
 For a mixed SDM, the SDM must be defined as "Mixed" and the
specific payloads should be assigned in the various Fire Sources
of the mixed dispenser – example in the second row of the table
in Figure 31.

NOTE
It is possible to mix in the same dispenser, 1"x1" sized
flare payloads (M206CZ, PW118T1, PW118T3, DSTL22
and DSTL39) with 1"x1" sized chaff payloads (RR170 and
RR180).

Figure 31 – Mix and Not-Mixed definition in the MPT

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4.8. Firing Multiple Payloads Simultaneously

A "cocktail" program is one that is configured with different types of

payloads and sequence timings.

In case of "cocktail" programs activation, involving different payload

types and in case of firing from different areas of the aircraft
simultaneously in accordance with the threat direction, i.e. firing
multiple payloads simultaneously from the same and/or from different
dispensers, there are two implications from the point of view of the
aircraft installation:

 Electrical

Wiring and power design, cables gauge, circuit breakers, DC bus

loads.

 Mechanical

The forces on the aircraft’s mechanical body should be

calculated, in accordance with the applicable requirements. The
installation structure should be designed according to the
working point of the planned programs, with a special care not to
over-design it because operationally firing two flares
simultaneously or firing them at an interval of 25msec has a
minor implication, but from the structural enforcements point of
view there is a major difference.

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There are a number of different cases:

 Case 1: Jettison

Activation of Jettison causes a signal wired to each and every

dispenser to activate the internal Jettison program on the
dispensers simultaneously (more or less dependent mostly on
the reaction of each dispenser and the length of the wires).

The flares are fired one by one from the dispensers at intervals
of 25msec thus resulting in a total ejection time for 30 flares per
dispenser of about 720msec.

The worst case scenario for this case is a dispensing of four (in
case of a four dispensers configuration) payloads simultaneously,
one from each dispenser.

 Case 2: Firing a program (PROG or ESCAPE)

There is a minimal time limitation (due to serial communications)

that result in the following dispense commands sent with the
following minimal intervals:

 To the same dispenser

Not less than 12msec apart

 To a different dispenser
Not less than 2msec apart

For example, in a two dispenser configuration the EWSC could

only fire sequential flares from one of the dispensers (number 1
or number 2) at a minimum interval of 15msec, and sequential
flares from dispenser number 1 and then from number 2 at a
minimum interval of 2msec.

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A dispenser is capable of firing from up to four firing sources

simultaneously in a single fire/dispense command. The EWSC
software has some parameters to control this capability (factory
configurable):

 A parameter that enables multiple firing sources and limits

the number of firing sources that can be activated
simultaneously (1,2,3,4),
 A parameter that defines the time frame that the EWSC
"looks forward in time" and calculates if to activate the
multiple firing source command

In the case that the program defines intervals that are short or
even simultaneous, the EWSC is capable of sending very fast
sequential firing commands to different dispensers, as they are
selected in the programs (as described above, up to a minimum
interval of 2msec).

This means that virtual simultaneous firing can be performed

from different dispensers even if the multiple firing sources are
disabled. For this case the EWSC software has an additional
(factory configurable) parameter that defines the minimum
interval between any sequential firing commands, to the same
dispenser or to different dispensers.

4.9. Dispensing Logic

4.9.1. Running a program inside another program

The dispensing priority for the various types of programs is as follows

(high to low):
 JETTISON
 ESCAPE
 PROGRAM

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When requesting to activate a program when another program with a

higher priority is already running (e.g. ESCAPE while a JETTISON is
running), the request will be rejected and will not be remembered.

When requesting to activate a program (PROGRAM or ESCAPE)

when another program with the same or lower priority is already
running (e.g. ESCAPE while a PROGRAM is running or
PROGRAM#2 while PROGRAM#1 is running) the following will
occur:

 The original-overrun program halts, and the second program

starts to run. When the second program has ended, the original-
overrun program is continued until time completion (the total time
of the original will not be changed but no payloads of it will be
fired during the active time of the second program).
 The second activated program timeline overwrites the original
program timeline, unless an ABORT command has been issued
– In such a case all dispensing programs are aborted.

When requesting to activate a program when the same program is

already running (even if in the same direction), the currently selected
program shall restart by resetting its timeline – supported both in
MANUAL and SEMI modes of dispensing.

4.9.2. Direction Control of Automatic Programs

When an automatic program is running under AUTO or SEMI

dispensing Modes, a change of direction (or dispensers to be used)
is continuously issued dynamically according to the two most severe
active threats, according to the CFDS rules definition (MPT >
Counter Measure Logic form > Rules tab).

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4.9.3. Direction Control of Manual or Escape Programs

When a Manual or an Escape program is running, the direction (or

dispensers to be used) is determined according to the CFDS
programming definition (MPT > Counter Measure Logic form > CFDS
Programs tab).

4.9.4. Running out of Payloads in a Required Dispensers List

The EWSC prioritizes the dispensers to be used for dispensing over

the type of payload as followed:

 When the selected payload is not found in the selected

dispensers, a "similar" (Flare/Chaff) payload is dispensed from
the same dispensers list. The payload type selection order is by
the priority (priority table in CM Logic tab).
 If no such payload exists, The EWSC tries to dispense the
original payload from all the installed dispensers.
 If this is not found, any "similar" payload (Flare/Chaff) is
dispensed using any of the installed dispensers.
 Eventually, if this is not found there is no dispensing.

4.9.5. Quantity Compensation Logic

The EWSC shall balance the payloads quantity between the

dispensers that were selected for dispensing as follows:

The logic searches and selects for each payload required for
dispensing, the dispenser with the largest quantity of the specified
payload (taking into consideration the required dispensing timing).

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4.9.6. Payloads Quantity Monitoring

A count down of total quantity, divided to Flare and Chaff payloads

quantity, is displayed in the upper right corner of the EWSC main
screen (MAIN-OPER).

A count down of total quantity for each quadrant, divided to Flare and
Chaff payloads quantity, is displayed in the center of the INV-
CONFIG screen.

4.9.7. CM Logic Timers

The MPT (CM Logic tab) gives the programmer the ability to control
the CM logic using the following three timers:

 Time to start auto CFDS program dispensing after ABORT

request [seconds]

If a program was running in AUTO mode and ABORT was

pressed by the operator – the EWSC counts down this timer.
Once the timer has ended, and providing the threat is still active,
the EWSC then restarts dispensing (following a program
number and dispensers in use update according to MPT rules
table)

 Time to switch auto CFDS program [seconds]

If a program is running in SEMI or AUTO mode and threat

parameters were updated (direction, ARENA, Altitude) – the
EWSC counts down this timer before updating the program
number and dispensers in use according to MPT rules table

 Time to stop auto CFDS program after end of threat

[seconds]

If a program is running in SEMI or AUTO mode and all threats

have disappeared – The EWSC counts down this timer. Once
the timer has ended, the EWSC then ABORTs the program

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 Time to repeat auto CFDS program [seconds]

If a program is running in SEMI or AUTO mode and get to its

end, but a threat is still active and there is no threat
parameters update (direction, ARENA, Altitude) – The EWSC
counts down this timer. Once the timer has ended, the EWSC
will resume the same rule (same program number and use the
same dispensers)

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5. System Operational Description

5.1. General

This chapter provides selected operational descriptions of the

system.

5.2. System Startup and Shutdown

NOTE
Prior to System Startup procedure, verify all system
Circuit breakers are pressed in.

System Startup is initiated by placing the main system switch in the

STBY or OPER Positions. During system startup, the Initialization
Screen is displayed (See Figure 32).

There are two power-up sequences available: COLD START and

WARM-START.

Colored Bars appear just below the currently executed Power-up

sequence. Each Bar represents a configuration file being loaded. A
LIGHT GREEN Bar indicates that the file has been loaded
successfully. A LIGHT RED Bar indicates that the file has been
loaded unsuccessfully.

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In the event of an unsuccessful load a corresponding PFL and MFL

are displayed indicating what file has been unsuccessfully loaded.

Figure 32 – Initialization Screen

5.3. COLD START

A COLD START is performed in the following events:

 Time between previous Shutdown and current power up

exceeded 8 seconds.

 A change in the configuration Files' Checksum has been

detected, indicating that the files have changed since the last
operation (File/s Uploaded).

 If an error has occurred in the Short Term Memory module that

prevents from executing a WARM START.

 If the Short Term Memory module is disabled.

The following procedures are performed during COLD START:

 Loading of all program parameters from configuration files.

 Loading of all Audio files according to audio file table.

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5.4. WARM START

A WARM START is performed if the time elapsed between System

shutdown and current power up is less than 8 seconds.

The following procedures are performed during WARM START:

 Loading of all program parameters from System memory –

Including System configuration settings that have been set during
the previous system operation.

 Loading of all Audio files according to audio file table.

The following Parameters are saved in system memory so that they

can be loaded from system memory in the event of a WARM-START:

 Clock TOD Settings

 Selected Dispense Mode

 Selected Manual Program

 Selected Arena

 Selected Altitude

 Set Volume Level

 CFDS Programs

 Subsystem States prior to Shutdown

 System Internal Parameters

5.5. Counter Measure Logic

The system periodically checks the current situation every 40ms and
decides what to do with the CFDS:

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5.5.1. CFDS logic

 If the CFDS is not armed, stop any CM activation, if active.

 Else, if the CFDS is in manual mode, change nothing. In manual

mode, CM dispensing is activated by the user, not by the system
logic.

 Else, if the CFDS is currently dispensing:

o If it is dispensing an escape or jettison program - continue.

These programs are in a higher priority than regular programs
and should not be interrupted by the system.
o If there are no heat threats (program active in semi or auto
mode) – if the time to abort since the threats disappeared
passed (set by the user in the configuration file) – abort the
program. This parameter was added in order to allow the user
to decide whether the CFDS programs in semi or auto mode
should be stopped, and if so after how long, after the threat is
no longer reported.
o Otherwise, we are in semi or auto mode and the CFDS is
dispensing a program against threats: if the timeout from
program start passed (set by the user in the configuration file)
– check if need to update the program number or direction.
The directions are chosen according to the direction of the
two most relevant threats. The program number is chosen
from the CFDS CM logic table in the configuration file,
according to the current altitude level (high or low), arena, 1st
and 2nd threat direction. The timeout parameter was added in
order to prevent a situation where the system continually
changes the program number or direction due to a parameter
that changes constantly, for example a threat that is located
between two quarters.

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 Else, the CFDS is armed and not dispensing

o If there are no heat threats- do nothing.

o Otherwise, decide if to handle the threats:
 If the ABORT button was pressed and the timeout from
that button press (set by the user in the configuration file)
was not reached yet- do nothing. This timeout was added
in order to prevent the situation where after the user
pressed abort, the system immediately decides to
reactivate the program. By adding the timeout, the user
has time to switch to semi or manual mode after aborting,
before the system reactivates the program.
 Otherwise, decide what program to activate. The program
number is chosen from the CFDS CM logic table in the
configuration file, according to the current altitude level
(high or low), arena, 1st and 2nd threat direction and
elevation.

5.6. Logging

The system performs continuous logging operations. Logging

operations are triggered by events.

For each recorded event a Time Tag is attached.

Table 1 details the different events that trigger a logging operation

and the information that is logged.

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Table 1 – Log Event Triggering and Entries

EVENT TRIGGER LOG ENTRY

Power-Up POWER-ON time and type – WARM START or COLD
START
TOD Setting Clock and date Update – From what time and date to what
time and date
Threat Information Threats – Number of threats, appearance time,
disappearance time, ID, type, azimuth and elevation
Dispensing Program Activation CFDS program activation – time, type
(MAN/AUTO/ESC/JETT), ID, active dispensers for each
payload, chaff & flare inventory before the execution of the
program, fire time, Fired SD ID and SD fire source.
System State Change System state transition and time
Shutdown SHUT DOWN time & Summary of reported MFLs – ID, start
time, end time, associated PFL
Failure appearance New failure MFL number
Fire command Each fire command destination SDM, fire source and time
tag
Dispensing abort Abort event
Subsystem state change Each subsystems new state
MILDS operate state OPERATE or OPERATE-INS

The Log can be downloaded to the Disk on Key and then be

debriefed using the MPT.

Alternatively, An ASCII Log file can be defined for use.

The ASCII Log file is defined using a Parameter in the configuration

MPT file. Once defined, the entire power up to shutdown sequence is
written in TEXT form to an ASCII Log file named "[Link]".

The Parameter also defines which log file shall be downloaded to the
USB Disk On Key and what log file to erase from memory.

The current log file can be debriefed using the dedicated LOG-
DEBRIEF screen.

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ASCII Log
<Params> Meaning
Entry
System Power Up <Param1>
<Param1> - Warm Start or Cold Start Specifies the System
Powerup Type
State changed to <Param1>
<Param1> - State – From all available System Specifies the System State
States transition and time of
occurrence.
<Param1> threats: <Param2> threat: ID <Param3>, type <Param4>, az <Param5>, el
<Param6>
<Param1> - Number of Active Threats Numerical
<Param2> - Start or End of Threat "New" or "End" Threat
according to the threat
appearance/disappearance
<Param3> - ID of Threat Numerical
<Param4> - Type of Threat 1 – Heat Threat
2 - Not Threatening
17 – Laser Target
Designator
18 – Laser Range Finder
<Param5> - Azimuth of Threat
<Param6> - Elevation of Threat
CFDS prog activated - type <Param1>, number <Param2> , fl = <Param3>, ch = <Param4>
Dispensers for <Param5> are : <Param6>
<Param1> - Type of Program Activated A – Auto
E – Escape
M – Manual
J - Jettison
<Param2> - Number of Program Activated Numerical
<Param3> - Total Flare Inventory Before Numerical
program activation
<Param4> - Total Chaff Inventory Before Numerical
program activation
<Param5> - Type Of Payload MJU7, MJU10, etc…

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ASCII Log
<Params> Meaning
Entry
<Param6> - Selected Dispensers for Specific 1,2,3,4…
Payload in Program
REPORTED MFLs
(format: mflNumber numberOfOccurances lastStartTime lastEndTime relevantPFL)
<Param1> <Param2> <Param3> <Param4> <Param5>
<Param1> - MFL Number Numerical
<Param2> - Number of MFL Occurrences Numerical
during flight
<Param3> - Last Start Time of MFL The Last Time the MFL has
turned Active
<Param4> - Last End Time of MFL If the MFL has been active
until Shutdown, the label
"Until Shutdown" will
appear.
<Param5> - Relevant PFL Number The Associated PFL
Number
Clock changed From <Param1> To <Param2>
<Param1> - Time and Date Before Change XX:XX:XX XX/XX/XXXX
<Param2> - Time and Date After Change XX:XX:XX XX/XX/XXXX
System Shutdown
No Parameters Displays the system
Shutdown time
Failure Appearance: MFL <Param1> is <Param2>
<Param1> - MFL number Numerical
<Param2> - state Active / Not active
Fire Command:
CFDS fire command at <Param1> (mSec) from SDM #<Param2> Fire sources:<Param3>
<Param1> - MFL number Numerical
<Param2> - state Active / Not active
<Param3> - Fire Sources String
Dispensing abort:
Abort command received at time <Param1>
<Param1> - time Time
Subsystem state change:
Subsystem %s state changed to %s

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ASCII Log
<Params> Meaning
Entry
<Param1> - subsystem name String
<Param2> - new state string
MILDS Operate state Change:
MILDS Operate State changed to <Parma1>
<Param1> - new state name String

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Following, is an example of an ASCII log file entry of an entire power-

up-shutdown sequence:

>>>> [Link] 01/00/2010: System Power Up - Warm Start

>>>> [Link] state changed to Safe

>>>> [Link] state changed to Armed Semi-automatic

>>>> [Link] Nav Attitude State changed to ON

>>>> [Link] 1 threats: new threat: ID 3, type 1, az 0.000000, el 0.000000

>>>> [Link] CFDS prog activated- type a, number 99 , fl = 120, ch = 0

Dispensers for RR170 are : 1,2,3,4

>>>> [Link] state changed to Armed Automatic

>>>> [Link] CFDS prog activated- type a, number 99 , fl = 108, ch = 0

Dispensers for RR170 are : 1,2,3,4

>>>> [Link] 1 threats: end threat: ID 3, type 1, az 0.000000, el 0.000000

>>>> [Link] CFDS prog activated- type m, number 1 , fl = 120, ch = 0

Dispensers for M206 are : 1

>>>> [Link] state changed to Safe

>>>> [Link] System Shutdown

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5.7. Basic Settings

5.7.1. System Volume Level

The system Volume level can be set at any time during system
operation. The volume is set using the Volume Bezel Up-Down
buttons.

When a Volume button is pressed, a Short "BEEP" sound is heard

indicating the new volume level setting.

If a higher priority audio alert is currently active, no "BEEP" is heard

and the new volume level is verified using the currently playing audio
alert.

The default volume level can be set by the MPT within the range of 0
to 64. The Hard default (Hardcoded, and relevant when no
configuration file is loaded) is 52.

After a cold start, the volume level setting is restored to the default.
After a warm start, the volume level is set to the last setting that was
saved before the quick shutdown and restart.

5.7.2. Brightness Level

The LCD display brightness level can be set at any time during
system operation. The brightness is set using the brightness Bezel
Up-Down buttons.

There are two brightness modes: Day Mode and Night Mode.

The EWSC will remember the last Day/Night mode for the next
startup regardless if it will be Cold or Warm Start.

The factory default mode is Night mode. It will be used only when the
EWSC fails to retrieve that last mode.

There are 23 levels of brightness for each mode, meaning 23 button

presses in each mode until you reach the limit.

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There are two brightness level memories, one for each Mode
(Day/Night). The system sets the two brightness level memories for
the Day and for the Night during the EWSC shut down as follows:

 The Day Mode brightness level memory - The Last Selected Day
brightness level, regardless of whether the Day Mode is active or
not when shutting down.

 The Night Mode brightness level memory - The Last Selected

Night brightness level, regardless of whether the Night Mode is
active or not when shutting down.

 The two brightness levels will be the NEW SETTINGS for the
next EWSC power up regardless if it will be Cold or Warm Start.

 The two brightness levels can be updated using the Bezel

brightness keys.

 The factory default Night level is maximum Night. It will be used

only when the EWSC fails to retrieve the last Night level.

 The factory default Day level is maximum Day. It will be used only
when the EWSC fails to retrieve the last Day level.

Switching between Day Mode and Night Mode can be done using the
Bezel keys or using the external discrete. The switching will be done
as follows:

 Using the external discrete – switching between the two pre-set

brightness level memories.

 Using the Bezel keys:

o Switching from Day to Night mode – pressing brightness

down when in minimum Day. The brightness level set to
maximum Night (the brightness Night level memory will set
accordingly).

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o Switching from Night to Day mode – pressing brightness up

when in maximum Night. The brightness level set to
minimum Day (the brightness Day level memory will set
accordingly).

Switching between Night and Day can't be done in continues

pressing, e.g. When continuously pressing brightness down when in
Day Mode, the brightness level will not continue to change when the
brightness reaches the minimum Day level.

In case there is no external Day/Night switch (signal), it is possible to

configure the MPT not to use the Day/Night discrete.

The EWSC Power LED is also synchronized with the Day/Night

modes. It has two brightness levels – bright for Day mode and dimmed
for Night mode. It can be turned off constantly using the MPT.

5.7.3. Arena Selection

Arena selection is achieved in the MAIN-SETUP Screen by pressing

the L1 Function key. The Arena is a cyclic selection that scrolls
through all available Arenas. There can be up to ten (10) predefined
Arenas available.

5.7.4. Altitude Selection

Altitude selection is achieved in the MAIN-SETUP Screen by

pressing the L3 Function key. The Altitude is a cyclic selection that
scrolls through LOW or HIGH altitude settings.

5.7.5. Time of Day (TOD) Setting

The TOD setting is achieved in the MAIN-SETUP Screen by using

the R1, R2 and R3 Function keys. The R2 Function key is used to
enter the TOD SET mode and select the units for modification (SEC,
MIN, HOURS, DAY, MONTH, YEAR).

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The R1 and R3 Function keys increase and decrease values

respectively from the selected Unit.

Following is a checklist for setting the TOD:

 Navigate to MAIN-SETUP Screen.

 Press the R2 Function key to enter TOD SET Mode.

 Select the desired HOURS Units by using the R1 and R3

Function keys.

 Press the R2 Function key to change from HOUR to MIN units.

 Select the desired Minutes Units by using the R1 and R3

Function keys.

 Press the R2 Function key to change from MIN to SEC units.

 Select the desired Seconds Units by using the R1 and R3

Function keys.

 Press the R2 Function key to change from SEC to DAY units.

 Select the desired Day Units by using the R1 and R3 Function

keys.

 Press the R2 Function key to change from DAY to MONTH units.

 Select the desired Month Units by using the R1 and R3 Function

keys.

 Press the R2 Function key to change from MONTH to YEAR

units.

 Select the desired Year Units by using the R1 and R3 Function

keys.

 Press the R2 Function key to change from TOD SET mode to

TOD RUN mode and activate the Time of Day clock.

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NOTE
The TOD Settings are saved in the EWSC internal memory
when performing a WARM-START Power-up.

5.7.6. Performing System Initiated Built-In Test (IBIT)

System IBIT is achieved using the IBIT Function Key (R4) in the INV-
CONFIG Screen.

The IBIT Function Key is available providing the system state is one
of the following: SAFE, FAIL or MAINT.

The following Processes occur during System IBIT:

 Complete Internal IBIT to EWSC.

 Complete IBIT to every Subsystem that is switched on.

 Internal File system integrity Checks.

During IBIT, The System State changes to "IBIT" and the system
shall remain in this state until all IBIT processes have completed.

The IBIT Process can take up to 2 minutes to complete.

NOTE
The System must not be shut-down until IBIT has been
completed.

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5.8. Program Configuration

The Program configuration screens are used to manually configure

editable manual programs. The PROG-CONFIG screen displays the
entire dispensing program structure including all parameters for the
specific program.

The parameters that are editable for all types of Payloads are:

 Program delay

 Payload critical quantity (Providing a General Critical Quantity for

all programs according to ARENA has not been defined)

 Count and Interval of Payload

 Count and Interval of Burst

 Count and Interval of Salvo

All manual programs can be viewed using the PROG-CONFIG

screen.

Only editable manual programs can be edited using the Program

Configuration secondary screens.

Only savable and editable manual programs shall be saved in non-

volatile memory and reloaded on the next system power-up. Non-
savable editable manual programs shall not be saved in memory and
shall return to their saved values on the next system power-up.

Table 2 summarizes the available programs and their properties

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Table 2 – Available program types and properties

Viewable in Is Stored in Permanent

Type Of PROG- memory and reloaded
Editable Savable
Program CONFIG on the next system
Screen power-up
Manual √ X X X
Manual √ √ X X
Manual √ √ √ √
Automatic X X X ----
Escape X X X ----
Jettison X X X ----

All Dispensing programs except the Jettison program have a unique

and predetermined structure. The Program structure is depicted in
Figure 33. This structure contains 2 defined payloads (Chaff and
Flare) out of a possible 4 payload sequence for each available
program.

Editing the payload type from within the PROG-CONFIG Screen is

not possible.

DISPENSE PROGRAM

SALVO SALVO
Dispense
Trigger BURST BURST BURST BURST

Flar Flar Flar Flar Flar Flar Flar Flar

e e e e e e e e
{

Flare Flare Flare Flare

Interval Interval Interval Interval

Chaff Chaff Chaff Chaff Chaff Chaff Chaff Chaff

{

Chaff Chaff Chaff Chaff

Interval Interval Interval Interval
{

Burst Burst
Interval Interval

Payload Delay Salvo Interval

Figure 33 – Dispensing Program Structure

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5.8.1. Critical Quantity Setting

Critical Quantity refers to a minimal quantity the operator can set for
every payload.

There are three methods to set the Payload Critical Quantity:

1. Define a generic Critical quantity for the entire system (Possible

only using MPT). This global critical quantity can be set for each
ARENA.

2. Define a specific critical quantity for every program.

3. During system operation - In the PROG-PAR Screen (When a

generic critical quantity has not been set).

During dispensing of programs, the CFDS controller monitors the

desired critical quantity and confirms that the payload does not
dispense when reaching Critical Quantity Level.

NOTE
When executing an Escape or a Jettison Program, the
CFDS controller disregards the Critical Quantity setting and
continues to dispense the payloads according to the
selected program until all payloads have been exhausted or
the program has ended.

5.8.2. Payload Delay Setting

Payload delay refers to the delay between a program execution

command has been given and the first payload dispensed from that
program.

The Payload delay is set in the PROG-PAR Screen.

A Separate payload delay can be configured for every payload and

separately for every program.

NOTE
No Payload delay can be set for a Jettison program.

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5.8.3. Payload Count and Interval

The Payload count and interval is set in the PROG-PAYLOAD

Screen.

The Count parameter refers to the amount of Payloads dispensed in

every Burst.

The Interval parameter refers to the Interval between two Payloads.

The Interval parameter cannot be set and is irrelevant when the
Payload count is 1 or 0.

5.8.4. Burst Count and Interval

The Burst count and interval is set in the PROG-BURST Screen.

The Count parameter refers to the amount of Bursts dispensed in

every Salvo.

The Interval parameter refers to the Interval between two Bursts.

The Interval parameter cannot be set and is irrelevant when the Burst
count is 1 or 0.

5.8.5. Salvo Count and Interval

The Salvo count and interval is set in the PROG-SALVO Screen.

The Count parameter refers to the amount of Salvos dispensed in

every Dispensed Program.

The Interval parameter refers to the Interval between two Salvos.

The Interval parameter cannot be set and is irrelevant when the
Salvo count is 1 or 0.

5.8.6. Program Configuration Checklist

Following is a checklist to be performed when a program

configuration change is desired:

 Verify the Program is a Manual Editable program.

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 Navigate to PROG-CONFIG Screen.

 Select the Editable Program in the PROG-CONFIG Screen.

 Select the desired Payload type to be modified (out of max. 4

payloads available). The selected Payload type appears
inverted (See section [Link]).

 Enter PROG-PAR Screen.

 Enter Payload Critical Quantity and then press ENTER to

approve changes

 Enter PROG-PAYLOAD Screen

 Enter Payload Count and Interval then press ENTER to approve

changes.

 Enter PROG-BURST Screen

 Enter Burst Count and Interval then press ENTER to approve

changes.

 Enter PROG-SALVO Screen

 Enter Salvo Count and Interval then press ENTER to approve

changes.

 Verify all changes have been accepted and are correct in PROG-
CONFIG Screen.

To Save changes for future system operations, verify that the Label
"SAVABLE" in the PROG-CONFIG Screen is in WHITE Color
indicating that all changes made to the Program configuration shall
be saved for future use.

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5.9. Maintenance Procedures

5.9.1. General

Maintenance procedures are intended to be conducted by ground

crew personnel only and during specific maintenance processes.

This section only includes maintenance procedures that might be

performed by air-crew. For full maintenance procedures, please refer
to the AMPS-M Maintenance manual.

5.9.2. Log Download

Log Download is achieved in the INV-LOG Screen by pressing the

R1 Function key.

The Log Download function is only available providing a Disk On Key

has been connected using the USB connector and has been
successfully mounted.

Since there can be two log files in existence (ASCII and Binary for
MPT), the Log download function shall transfer the corresponding log
file to the Disk On Key according to the value of the parameter
configured in the configuration file.

5.9.3. Log Erase

Log Erasure erases the EWSC log file named "[Link]". The
file is located in the EWSC configuration files directory.

Initiation of log erasure is achieved in the INV-LOG Screen by

pressing the R2 Function key. After pressing R2 functions key, the
operator will have to confirm the operation by pressing YES in the
“Are you sure?” question that will be presented.

When the log file is erased – All log operations are disabled during
operation of the system until the system is restarted.

Since there can be two log files in existence (ASCII and Binary for
MPT), the Log erase function shall erase the corresponding log file

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according to the value of the parameter configured in the

configuration file.

5.9.4. Log Debrief

The Debrief of the log file is done by entering the INV-DEBRIEF

screen. This screen presents all the events logged in the log file while
they are grouped into power ups.

In the screen it is possible to filter the presented entries to MFLs and

events. In order to present the recent events that have happened
after entering the screen, the SYNC button (R4) should be pressed.

5.9.5. File Upload

The EWSC utilizes configuration files to configure the system

configuration, behavior and logic.

The EWSC configuration files are binary files that should only be
modified using the Mission Planning Tool (MPT). For more
information regarding the MPT See the MPT manual.

Configuration files are stored under the "\config_files" directory on the

EWSC memory.

It is possible to upload one or more configuration files selectively into

the EWSC memory. File Upload is achieved using the INV-UPLOAD
Screen.

Access to the File Upload Screen is only available providing a Disk

On Key has been connected using the USB adapter and has been
successfully mounted.

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The configuration files must be stored on the Disk-On-Key in the

following manner:

 \config_files directory – contains the following files:

o CM_01_progs.mpt: configures the parameters of the various

Rokar Dispenser chaff and flare programs.

o CM_01_logic.mpt: configures the system logic in operating

the counter-measures with the Rokar Dispenser.

o CM_02_progs.mpt: configures the parameters of the various

IMI 556 Dispenser chaff and flare programs.

o CM_02_logic.mpt: configures the system logic in operating

the counter-measures with the IMI 556 Dispenser.

o [Link]: configures basic system parameters. This

file must not be changed by the customer.

o MFLs_PFLs.mpt. configures the severity and text messages

of each failure. This file must not be changed by the
customer.

o [Link]: configures which file will be played, and with

what parameters, when an audio alarm condition is met. This
file must not be changed by the customer.

 \config_files\audio_files directory – contains all the necessary

audio files in PCM format. Since these files are uploaded together
with the [Link] file, they must not be changed by the
customer.

Following is a checklist for performing File Upload:

 Insert Disk On Key into Mini-USB Socket using the USB Adapter
provided.

 Navigate to INV-UPLOAD Screen.

 Select desired files for upload. The selected files for Upload
appear inverted.

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 Press the R4 Function key to begin the upload process.

 Wait until the Upload process has completed successfully.

 Safely Remove USB by pressing the "Remove USB" function key

- L3 on page INV-MAINT.

CAUTION

Failure to safely Remove USB from the EWSC may result in

an unstable file system and damage to configuration files.

When Initiating the Upload process using the R4 Function key,

selection of additional files for upload is unavailable until the current
Upload process has completed.

During uploading of files, a label indicating the current file upload

process appears under each Function key label.

The available upload statuses are:

 "UPLOADING…" – Indicating the file is currently Uploading to the

EWSC Internal memory from the Disk On Key.

 "SUCCESS" – Indicating the file has completed the Upload

process successfully.

 "FAILED" – Indicating the file has completed the Upload process

unsuccessfully.

The Upload process statuses are erased if the file is selected a

second time for upload, or if the upload process has ended
completely and the Operator has exited and then re-entered the INV-
UPLOAD Screen.

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5.9.6. System Version Retrieval

The INV-VERSIONS Screen is used to retrieve System Software and

hardware versions.

Entrance to the INV-VERSIONS screen is available from the INV-

MAINT Screen.

There are two columns displayed in the INV-VERSIONS Screen:

 EWSC Versions – Versions for all EWSC Software and Hardware

modules.

 Subsystem Versions – Versions for all Subsystems software and

hardware.

Depicts the Version information displayed in the INV-VERSIONS Screen.

Table 3 – INV-VERSIONS Screen Version Interpretation

Type of Module / Version

System Interpretation
Subsystem Display
EWSC OPS X.Y.Z X - The Major EWSC Software Release Version - Major
jump in functionality, rewrite
Y - The Minor EWSC Software Release Version - New
features and significant fixes
Z - The Subminor EWSC Software Release Version -
Minor bug fixes (optional)

KERNEL X.X.X.Y X.X.X - The Main EWSC Integrity RTOS Kernel Version
Y - The EWSC BSP Version

LIB X.Y.Z X - The Major EWSC Library Version

Y - The Minor EWSC Library Version
Z - The Subminor EWSC Library Version

FPGA X.X.Y.Z X - Main EWSC FPGA Version

Y - EWSC ARINC Model Version
Z - Led Activation (0 = OFF; 1 = ON)

IO X.X.Y.Y X.X – Main IO Module Version

Y.Y – Main Management Module Version

PLX X.X.X.X X.X.X.X – EWSC PLX Version

Sub- NAV X X – Software Version Number

Systems X –Main Version Number
MWS X.Y
Y – Secondary Version Number

CFDS X.Y X – Main Version Number

Y – Secondary Version Number

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5.9.7. Ground Check Out (GCO) Operations

Ground Check Out (GCO) Operations permit ground-crews to

perform tests to verify the correct operation of function keys, buttons
and symbols in the EWSC.

GCO operations verify the correct functionality of the following

function keys and buttons:

 All Function Keys

 Volume Up-Down Buttons

 Brightness Up-Down Buttons

 Page Left-Right Buttons

 Audio Level

 Threat Symbols

Following is a checklist for performing GCO:

 Navigate to INV-GCO Screen.

 Press all function keys separately – Verify the symbol next to the
function key reacts to the function key press by completing the
inner space of the Square symbol.

 Press the Page Right and Left buttons – Verify the label "PAGE"
appears above the Orientation circle and a White Right and Left
Arrow appear next to the label corresponding to the direction that
was pressed.

 Press the Volume Up and Down buttons – Verify:

o The label "VOL" appears above the Orientation circle and a

White Right and Left Arrow appear next to the label
corresponding to the direction that was pressed.

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o A "BEEP" Audio alert is heard.

 Press the Brightness Up and Down buttons – Verify:

o The label "BRT" appears above the Orientation circle and a

White Right and Left Arrow appear next to the label
corresponding to the direction that was pressed.

o The Brightness of the display has changed.

 Verify correct display of Threats available.

6. Man Machine Interface (MMI)

6.1. EWSC Front Panel Buttons and Switches

The following paragraph describes the MMI Control Panel (Figure 34)

Page selector
Volume and
Brightness

Operations
Switch
Jettison

USB port

Left function keys Right function keys Power-up delay LED

Figure 34 – MMI Control Panel

The MMI Control Panel contains the following switches:

 Operations switch to control main system operation

The Operations switch contains 3 states:

o OFF - when the Operations switch is in the OFF position the

system is switched OFF.

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o STBY - when the Operations switch is in the STBY position

each one of the STBY states is available and may be set in
accordance with other conditions and switches position (as
detailed in section 6.5.1).

o OPER – The OPER position is one of the safety interlock

conditions to provide ARM state to the CFDS (as detailed in
section 6.5.1).

 Volume button

The Volume button contains both Up and Down volume level

control buttons. When a change in volume level occurs, a BEEP
feed-back sound is heard (Unless another audible alarm is
active).

 Brightness button

The brightness button contains both Up and Down screen

brightness control buttons. The change in brightness is
immediately viewable on the MFD screen.

 Page selector button

The Page selector buttons are used to navigate between the

Primary Screens.

 8 Function keys

The Function Keys are located on both sides of the display, 4

buttons on each side labeled Right 1 to 4 and Left 1 to 4
accordingly. The function key press is repeated after a short
period of time providing the button remains pressed.

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 Jettison Trigger

The Jettison trigger issues a discrete Jettison command to all

Smart Dispenser Modules (SDMs). When the trigger is pressed,
in STBY or ARM CFDS modes - All flares are jettisoned in a
predetermined sequence according to the Jettison dispensing
program.

 Power-Up LED

The Green LED constant ON when the system is turned ON.

Note: The LED activation is be controlled by a MPT parameter. It
can be disabled (always OFF).

 USB Port

The USB port is used for Uploading and Downloading Data from
the system. The port is a standard Mini-USB port and requires a
MINI-USB Male to USB-A Female Adapter. The Disk on Key can
then be connected to the USB-A Female side of the adapter.

6.2. EWSC Multi-Function Display (MFD)

6.3. Screens and Symbols

6.3.1. General

The EWSC display consists of text and symbols. Color coding is

used to emphasize information and aid the quick perception of
system reports and states.

6.3.2. Color and Meaning of Text and Objects

The following colors are used in the EWSC display:

 Black & white

These colors are used for general information and data that is
not related to limitations, warning or caution indication.

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 Dark Gray color

Dark Gray color indicates an unavailable or disabled label, option

or selection.

 Light Green color

Light Green color indicates that the parameter is within its limits
or that the subsystem is functioning properly and is in the SAFE
state.

 Yellow color

Yellow color indicates that the parameter is within its caution

limits or a malfunction.

 Light Red color

Light Red color indicates that the parameter is over its limits or
that the system is ARMED.

6.3.3. Keys and selections

[Link]. Function Keys

There are a total of eight function keys available. Four function keys
are located on both the right and left sides of the EWSC display.

The label displayed next to the function key corresponds to the

current function key operation.

The available colors for function key labels are as follows:

 White font – the function is available but not selected or activated,

i.e. – BURST. Pressing the function key will select or activate the
corresponding function.

 Inverted font – the function is available and selected or activated,

i.e.– BURST . Pressing the function key will unselect or

deactivate the corresponding function.

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 Dark Gray font – the function is disabled, i.e. BURST . Pressing

the function key will have no effect.

 Dark Gray and Inverted font – The function/process is currently

selected and active. Halting the function/process is disabled. i.e.
BURST

 Toggle keys – There are two types of toggle function keys:

o When only two options are available for toggle, both options
are displayed next to the function key. The active and
selected option is inverted whereas the unselected option is
displayed with a white font. Figure 35 displays an Altitude
toggle function key. The LOW altitude is currently selected.

Figure 35 – Altitude Toggle Function key

o When three or more options are available for selection, only

the currently selected option is displayed in the label next to
the function key. A Symbol is placed adjacent to the label to
indicate that the function key is a cyclic selection function key.
Each function key press shall scroll through all available field
options in a cyclic manner, as depicted in Figure 36.

Figure 36 – ARENA Cyclic Selection

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 Value Modifying function keys – Value modifying function keys

are function keys that change specified field values. The Symbol
adjacent to a Value modifying function key is an Arrow pointing
Up or Down according to the direction of modification. A DARK
GRAY arrow indicates that the field value has reached a limit. A
WHITE arrow indicates that the field value may be modified.
Figure 37 displays a Value Modifying function key. The field
value to be modified is displayed between the arrows.

Available direction

Unavailable direction

Figure 37 – Value modifying Function Keys

 Secondary Screens selection function key – Secondary Screens

selection function keys are used to navigate between the
Secondary Screens. See Screen navigation (Section 6.4). The
Name of the Secondary Screen along with an ARROW symbol
appears adjacent to the function key. A DARK-GRAY label
indicates that entrance to the Secondary Screen is disabled. A
WHITE label indicates that entrance to the Secondary Screen is
enabled.

SETUP Secondary Screen

Figure 38 – Secondary Screen Function Key

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6.4. Screens Navigation

6.4.1. Screens Layout and Hierarchy

The MAIN-OPER is the default screen.

Screen Navigation is performed using the PAGE selector buttons and

specific Function Keys as labeled in every screen. The PAGE
selector is used to navigate between the Primary Screens: MAIN-
OPER, NAV-OPER, INV-CONFIG or PROG-CONFIG Screens.

The Function keys are used to navigate the Secondary Screens of

every Primary Screen.

Figure 39 to Figure 42 displays the screen navigation and hierarchy.

LEGEND:

Left 4 FK Primary
Screens
Right 4 FK

MAIN-SETUP Page-Left
Secondary
Page-Right
Screens

INV-CONFIG INV-CONFIG PROG-

MAIN-OPER
1/2 2/2 CONFIG

R1 R4/L4
MAIN-PFL INV-MAINT PROG-PAR

R1 INV- L4 R2 PROG- R4/L4

VERSIONS PAYLOAD
MAIN-MFL

R2 L4 R3 PROG- R4/L4
INV-GCO
BURST

L4

L1 R4 L4 R4 R4/L4
PROG-
INV-UPLOAD INV-PAR
SALVO

Figure 39 – Screens Navigation

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Figure 40 – MAIN-OPER Page and its Sub-pages

Figure 41 – INV-CONFIG Page and its Sub-pages

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Figure 42 – PROG-CONFIG Page and its Sub-pages

6.4.2. Automatic Screen Navigation

There are two instances of Automatic Screen Navigation: One occurs

during display of the Maintenance Screens, the other occurs during
display of the INV-UPLOAD Screen.

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[Link]. Automatic Screen Navigation - Maintenance Screens

To Enter Maintenance Screens, the Operator must first navigate to

the INV-MAINT Screen. The INV-MAINT Screen is only available for
display providing the following conditions are met:

 System State is SAFE

 Main system Operations switch is in the STBY position

 The Aircraft is on the ground

 The Master Arm switch is in the OFF position

During display of any of the Maintenance Screens - If any of the

above conditions change, automatic screen navigation shall be
activated and the Operator shall be automatically returned to the INV-
CONFIG Screen and access to the INV-MAINT Screen shall be
disabled.

No Automatic Screen Navigation shall occur if the IN Parameter

named "Maintenance Override" is active OR if there is a currently
active file operation (Upload, Download or Erasure) – In which case,
when the file operation completes, the Automatic Screen Navigation
is activated.

[Link]. Automatic Screen Navigation - INV-UPLOAD Screen

Access to the INV-UPLOAD Screen is available providing a USB

Disk on Key has been plugged in and has been recognized.

If the Disk on Key is unplugged when the currently displayed screen

is INV-UPLOAD, Automatic Screen Navigation is activated and the
Operator shall be automatically returned to the INV-MAINT Screen
and access to the INV-UPLOAD Screen shall be disabled.

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6.5. Status Line Display

A Status Line display is common to all Screens displayed. The

status Line is displayed on the bottom of each screen and contains
the following fields:

 System State

 Screen Name

 PFL Warning Indication

Figure 43 Depicts the Status Line Location on Screen.

Figure 43 – Status Line Display

6.5.1. System State

The Active System State indication is located on the left side of the
Status Line.

The following Active System State indications and colors are

available:

 "INIT" – When the system is performing Initialization.

 "IBIT" – When the system is performing an Initiated BIT.
 "FAIL" – When the system is in a FAIL State, see section 3.3.4.
 “SAFE” – When the system is SAFED.
 “ARM” – When the system is ARMED.
 “MAINT” – When the system is in the Maintenance Mode.

For the Operational Modes & Armament States and transitions see
Figure 18.

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6.5.2. PFL Warning Indication

The PFL Warning Indication is displayed on the Left part of the

Status Line Display.

When a PFL is Active, the "PFL" Indication begins blinking 10 times

at a 1 Hz. Rate (One per Second).

After 10 blinks, the "PFL" Text label remains constant as long as

there is an Active PFL Warning. When a NEW PFL is activated, the
blinking procedure restarts.

If no PFL warning exists or the PFL was resolved, the "PFL" warning
in the Status Line is removed.

Table 4 contains a the PFLs list including their severity as reflected in

the audio warning.

Table 4 – Avionics Pilot Failure List (PFL)

Fail
Severity System PFL Text Instruction
Number
1 CAUTION MCDU MCDU FAIL RESET THE MCDU
2 WARNING MCDU MCDU FAIL RESET THE MCDU
3 WARNING MCDU MCDU TEMP HIGH CONSIDER SHUTDOWN
4 CAUTION MCDU NAVSYS COM FAIL RESET THE MCDU
5 CAUTION MCDU DIRCM COMM FAIL RESET THE MCDU
6 CAUTION MCDU LWS COMM FAIL RESET THE MCDU
7 CAUTION MCDU MWS COMM FAIL RESET THE MCDU
8 CAUTION MCDU CFDS COMM FAIL RESET THE MCDU
9 CAUTION MCDU ALT COMM FAIL RESET THE MCDU
10 CAUTION NAV SYS NAV SYS FAIL RESET THE NAV SYS
20 CAUTION MWS MWS FAIL RESET THE MWS
21 WARNING MWS MWS FWD-L FAIL RESET THE MWS
22 WARNING MWS MWS FWD-R FAIL RESET THE MWS
23 WARNING MWS MWS AFT-L FAIL RESET THE MWS
24 WARNING MWS MWS AFT-R FAIL RESET THE MWS
25 WARNING MWS MWS DOWN FAIL RESET THE MWS
26 WARNING MWS MWS UP FAIL RESET THE MWS
60 CAUTION CFDS CFDS FAIL RESET THE CFDS
61 CAUTION CFDS CFDS INV FAIL RESET THE CFDS
62 WARNING CFDS CFDS CONFIG ERR REPLACE SDM CONFIGURATION
63 WARNING CFDS CFDS COMM FAIL RESET THE CFDS
70 WARNING CFDS FAIL IN SDM 0 PARTIAL CFDS FUNCTIONALITY
71 WARNING CFDS FAIL IN SDM 1 PARTIAL CFDS FUNCTIONALITY
72 WARNING CFDS FAIL IN SDM 2 PARTIAL CFDS FUNCTIONALITY
73 WARNING CFDS FAIL IN SDM 3 PARTIAL CFDS FUNCTIONALITY
101 CAUTION CFDS CFDS FAIL RESET THE CFDS

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Fail
Severity System PFL Text Instruction
Number
102 WARNING CFDS LH MAG FAIL PARTIAL CFDS FUNCTIONALITY
103 WARNING CFDS RH MAG FAIL PARTIAL CFDS FUNCTIONALITY
104 WARNING CFDS LH PAYLOAD FAIL PARTIAL CFDS FUNCTIONALITY
105 WARNING CFDS RH PAYLOAD FAIL PARTIAL CFDS FUNCTIONALITY
106 CAUTION CFDS FIRE REFUSED RESET THE CFDS
107 CAUTION CFDS FIRE UNREQUESTE RESET THE CFDS
108 CAUTION CFDS ARM UNREQUESTED RESET THE CFDS
110 CAUTION MCDU MISC COMM FAIL RESET THE MCDU
170 CAUTION MCDU MISSING FILE RELOAD FILES
171 CAUTION MCDU ERROR IN FILE RELOAD FILES
172 WARNING MCDU NO LOG CREATED CONSIDER MCDU RESET
180 CAUTION MCDU USB DEVICE FAIL RECONNECT USB
192 CAUTION MCDU PROG PB STUCK TRY TO RELEASE PB
193 CAUTION MCDU ESCAPE PB STUCK TRY TO RELEASE PB
194 CAUTION MCDU JETT. PB STUCK TRY TO RELEASE PB
195 WARNING MCDU AUDIO FAIL CONSIDER RESET OR AUTO MODE
196 CAUTION MCDU CAP. RAM FAIL NO WARM-START
197 WARNING MCDU MEMORY ERASED ERASABLE MEMORY EMPTY
198 ERROR MCDU FUNC KEY STUCK FUNC KEY STUCK
199 ERROR MCDU FATAL ERROR RESET THE MCDU

For a detailed MFL list, see Maintenance Manual.

6.5.3. Screen Name

The Screen Name is located in the center of the Status Line. The
Screen name is made up of two parts divided by a hyphen. The first
part of the screen name consists of the Primary Screen Function
(MAIN, INV, PROG). The Second part of the screen name consists of
the Secondary Screen Function.

The following Screen Names are available:

 Main Screens

o MAIN-OPER – The Main Operations Screen.

o MAIN-PFL – The Main Pilot Failure List (PFL) Screen.

o MAIN-MFL – The Maintenance Failure List (MFL) Screen.

o MAIN-SETUP 1/2 – The First Main Setup Screen.

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o MAIN-SETUP 2/2 – The Seconds Main Setup Screen.

o SETUP-MUXBUS – Optional (when MUXBUX is part of the

configuration) Mux-Bus configuration screen.

 Inventory Screens

o INV-CONFIG – The Inventory Configuration Screen.

o INV-MAINT – The Inventory Maintenance Screen.

o INV-UPLOAD – The Inventory Upload Screen.

o INV-VERSIONS – The Inventory Versions Screen.

o INV-GCO – The Inventory Ground Check-Out (GCO) Screen.

o INV-LOG – Main Log screen.

o INV-DEBRIEF – Optional Log Debrief Screen.

o INV-PAR – Optional parameters screen.

 Programs Screens

o PROG-CONFIG – Optional (when CFDS is part of the

configuration) Program Configuration Screen.

o PROG-PAR – The Program Parameters Screen.

o PROG-PAYLOAD – The Program Payload Screen.

o PROG-BURST – The Program Burst Screen.

o PROG-SALVO – The Program Salvo Screen.

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6.6. Audio Warnings

The system utilizes Audio warnings to alert the operator of system

threats, status and warnings. The audio warnings are stored as
Windows Pulse Code Modulation (.PCM) better known as Wave
Form Audio format (.WAV) files onboard the EWSC.

Each Audio warning has its own priority. This priority insures that
important audio warnings are heard when less important audio
warnings are also active.

The audio warning for any given failure is disabled after a

predetermined number of appearances.

contains a list of available audio warnings, their corresponding

triggering events, their priority and number of repetitions.

Table 5 – Audio Table

Audio No. of
Trigger Priority
Warning Repetitions
"No Flare No Chaff" No Flare AND no Chaff 1 2
"No Flare" No Usable Flares Remaining 2 2
"No Chaff" No Usable Chaff Remaining 3 2
Flare Critical Number of Flares has reached critical level 4 2
Chaff Critical Number of Chaff has reached critical level 5 2
Caution Caution An active failure requires Caution 6 1
Missile X O'Clock A Heat Threat has been detected. 7 ∞
Warning An active failure Warning 9 1
Error An Error has occurred 10 1
BEEP A Beep Sound (During system startup or Volume 11 1
adjustment)

NOTES

Missile warnings are only heard during active Heat threats.

Missile warnings are played in a round-robin manner

between all active threats.

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6.7. Screens Symbology and Content

6.7.1. MAIN Screens

[Link]. MAIN-OPER Screen

The MAIN-OPER Screen is the main operational screen in use during

system operation.

All necessary operational information is displayed on this screen

including:

 Counter-measure Inventory

 Active Threats

 Counter-measure Defeat/Critical Quantity Status

 Active Manual Program

 Main Dispensing Mode

 Attitude state

The MAIN-OPER Screen is also the first Startup Screen after system
Initialization.

Following is a Figure depicting the Screen display and Tables

containing Function key and Symbol information.

4 1

3
5

Figure 44 – MAIN-OPER Screen

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Table 6 – MAIN-OPER Screen Key Functions

Key Name Type Function Notes

L1 Abort Single Press Aborts the currently Visible when there is a CFDS in the
dispensed program configuration.
The ABORT button is available providing
there is a currently active CFDS dispensing
program.
L2 Flare Defeat Toggle Activates/Deactivates Visible when there is a CFDS in the
Flare Defeat configuration.
When The Button is inverted, The Defeat is
Active or Critical Quantity has been
reached.
When the Text appears as Dark Gray color,
The Button Operation is disabled.
L3 Chaff Defeat Toggle Activates/Deactivates Visible when there is a CFDS in the
Chaff Defeat configuration.
When The Button is inverted, The Defeat is
Active or Critical Quantity has been
reached.
When the Text appears as Dark Gray color,
The Button Operation is disabled.
L4 PFL Screen Single Press Entrance to PFL Screen ----
R1 Dispense Cyclic Cyclic selection of Visible when there is a CFDS in the
Mode Dispense Mode configuration
R2 Prog Up Value Modifier Modify Selected Manual Visible when there is a CFDS in the
Prog configuration
R3 Prog Down Value Modifier Modify Selected Manual Visible when there is a CFDS in the
Prog configuration
R4 SETUP Single Press Entrance to Setup Screen ----
Screen

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Table 7 – MAIN-OPER Screen Symbols

# Name Definition Example Behavior

1 Chaff & Total Chaff and Total Visible when there is a CFDS in the
Flare Flare Inventory configuration
Inventory LIGHTRED Color – When Inventory reaches 0
YELLOW Color – When Inventory reaches
Critical Quantity
LIGHT GREEN Color – Normal Operation
2 Detection Detection Quadrant Visible when there is a Detection Subsystem in
Quadrant State the configuration
State Each Quadrant represents the Fail State of all
Detection Subsystems in that Quadrant.
YELLOW Color – When There is a
Malfunctioning Detection subsystem in that
Quadrant.
The Fifth (down) sensor is represented by a
yellow half circle.
3 PROG Currently Selected Visible when there is a CFDS in the
Number Manual Program configuration
Number

4 CM Blinking Counter- Visible when there is a CFDS in the

Activation Measure Activation configuration
When a CFDS Counter-Measure Program is
activated. The Type of active Counter-Measure
program appears blinking in LIGHT-RED color.
The available types of Counter-Measure labels
are:
PROG – When a Manual or Automatic Program
is Dispensing.
ESC – When an Escape Program is Dispensing.
JETT – When a Jettison Program is Dispensing.
The BLINKIING continues for a predefined
number of seconds after the Dispensing has
ceased unless the ABORT command was
issued. The Blinking time is configured in the
configuration files of the EWSC.
5 Threat Threat Indication See next column The Threat symbol appears in the Orientation
Indication when a Threat is Circle according to its Priority. There are 4
Active Priority Circles. The Closest To the Centre is
the most Threatening. The most Threatening
Threat also appears Blinking.
There are 2 Symbols indicating Active Threats:

- Heat Threat (MWS Detection)

- Heat Threat Not Threatening (MWS

Detection)

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[Link]. MAIN-PFL Screen

The MAIN-PFL Screen displays a Pilot Failure List (PFL) that

contains the PFL Number, Description and Recommendation (as
detailed in Table 4). Only Active PFLs are displayed. Inactive or
previously active PFLs are not displayed; however, the inactive or
previously active PFLs (from system Initialization onwards) are
logged in the log file.

Function Keys L1 and L2 are used to Scroll between available PFL

Pages. Every PFL Page Contains 5 PFLs.

There can be up to 9 pages of active PFLs displayed.

PFL Recommendations are instructions that can help the Operator

resolve the active PFL.

Following is a Figure depicting the Screen display and Tables

containing Function key and Symbol information.

Figure 45 – MAIN-PFL Screen

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Table 8 – MAIN-PFL Screen Key Functions

Key Name Type Function

L1 PFL Page UP Single Press View Previous PFL Page
L2 PFL Page Down Single Press View Next PFL Page
L3 Not in use Not in use Not in use
L4 MAIN-MFL Screen Single Press Entrance to Main-MFL Screen
R1 Not in use Not in use Not in use
R2 Not in use Not in use Not in use
R3 Not in use Not in use Not in use
R4 OPER Screen Single Press Entrance to Operational Screen

Table 9 – MAIN-PFL Screen Symbols

# Name Definition Example Behavior

1 PFL Description PFL Description ----
Including the
Subsystem Name
and PFL Number
2 PFL Instruction PFL ----
Recommendation

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[Link]. MAIN-MFL Screen

The MAIN-MFL Screen displays a Maintenance Failure List (MFL)

that contains the MFL Number, Description, number of appearances
and the Time of last appearance. Only Active MFLs are displayed.
Inactive or previously active MFLs are not displayed.

Function Keys L1 and L2 are used to Scroll between available MFL

Pages. Every MFL Page Contains 7 MFLs.

There can be up to 9 pages of active MFLs displayed.

Following is a Figure depicting the Screen display and Tables

containing Function key and Symbol information.

Figure 46 – MAIN-MFL Screen

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Table 10 – MAIN-MFL Screen Key Functions

Key Name Type Function

L1 MFL Page UP Single Press View Previous MFL Page
L2 MFL Page Down Single Press View Next MFL Page
L3 Not in use Not in use Not in use
L4 PFL Screen Single Press Entrance to Main-PFL Screen
R1 Not in use Not in use Not in use
R2 Not in use Not in use Not in use
R3 Not in use Not in use Not in use
R4 OPER Screen Single Press Entrance to Operational Screen

Table 11 – MAIN-MFL Screen Symbols

# Name Definition Example Behavior

1 MFL Description MFL Information ----
Including the
Subsystem Name,
MFL Number,
Number of Past
Appearances and
Time of Last
Appearance.
2 MFL Description MFL Detailed ----
Description.

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[Link]. MAIN-SETUP 1/2 Screen

The MAIN-SETUP 1/2 Screen is used for system setup during Pre-
Takeoff procedures. The Setup parameters allow the Operator to set
all fields prior to takeoff.

Following is a Figure depicting the Screen display and Tables

containing Function key and Symbol information.

Figure 47 – MAIN-SETUP 1/2 Screen

Table 12 – MAIN-SETUP 1/2 Screen Key Functions

Key Name Type Function Notes

L1 Arena Cyclic Cyclic selection of Arena Visible when there is a CFDS in the configuration.
L2 NAV Align Single Press Initiate the NAV Align Visible when there is an NAV in the configuration.
Process Inverted when the NAV ALIGN process is in
progress.
DARK GRAY color when the NAV ALIGN button is
disabled.
L3 Reference Altitude Toggle Selection of Reference ----
Altitude
L4 OPER Screen Single Press Entrance to Operational ----
Screen
R1 Time Unit Up Value Modifier Modify Selected Time Unit ----
R2 Time Unit Selection Cyclic Select Time Unit for editing ----
R3 Time Unit Down Value Modifier Modify Selected Time Unit ----
R4 Not In Use Not In Use Not In Use Not In Use

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Table 13 – MAIN-SETUP Screen Symbols

# Name Definition Example Behavior

1 TOD Display The Currently Set System The TOD Display is a dynamic display of the
Time and Date currently Set System Time and date
2 NAV ALIGN NAV Alignment Progress LIGHT GREEN Color – "SUCCESS" When
PROGRESS Description the NAV Alignment Process Completes
Successfully.
YELLOW Color – "FAILED" When the NAV
Alignment Process Completes
Unsuccessfully.
WHITE Color – "ALIGNING…" When the NAV
Alignment Process is in Progress.
NO Status – When the NAV Alignment
Process is not Active.
The NAV Alignment Process Can take up to 4
Minutes (Depending on Navigation System).
NAV Alignment is available When the system
State is not in the ARM or TRAIN (optional)
States and the NAV is in the FAIL or SAFE
States.

[Link]. MAIN-SETUP 2/2 Screen

The MAIN-SETUP 2/2 Screen is used for resetting the attitude

monitoring state and overriding WOW indication. Also it allows
entering to the SETUP-MUXBUS screen.

Figure 48 - MAIN-SETUP 2/2 Screen

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Table 14 - MAINT-SETUP 2/2 Screen Keys Functions

Key Name Type Function Notes

L1 MUXBUS Single Press Entering into the
MUXBUS screen
R2 ATT MAN OVRD Single Press Reset the attitude mode
to ON
R3 GRND OVRD Single Press Overrides the WOW
indication

[Link]. SETUP-MUXBUS Screen

The SETUP-MUXBUS is an optional screen used for controlling the

MIL-STD-1553 devices.

Figure 49 - MUXBUS-CONTROL Screen

Table 15 - MAXBUS-CONTROL Screen Keys Functions

Key Name Type Function Notes

L1 DEV 0 Single Press Turn on or off the MIL-
STD-1553 device 0
R1 DEV 1 Single Press Turn on or off the MIL-
STD-1553 device 1

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6.7.2. Inventory Screens

[Link]. INV-CONFIG Screen

The INV-CONFIG Screen displays important Subsystem information

to the Operator. Information regarding Subsystem Configuration,
Current State and CFDS SDM Quadrant information are the most
important.

Following is a Figure depicting the Screen display and Tables

containing Function key and Symbol information.

Figure 50 – INV-CONFIG Screen

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Table 16 – INV-CONFIG Screen Key Functions

Key Name Type Function Notes

L1 CFDS Activation Toggle Activate/Deactivate CFDS Visible when there is a CFDS in the
configuration
L2 Not In Use Not In Use Not In Use Not In Use
L3 Not In Use Not In Use Not In Use Not In Use
L4 IBIT Single Press Activate Initiated BIT Available when the system State is
SAFE, FAIL or MAINT.
R1 NAV SYS Activation Toggle Activate/Deactivate NAV Visible when there is a NAVSYS in
SYS the configuration
R2 MWS Activation Toggle Activate/Deactivate MWS Visible when there is an MWS in the
configuration
R3 Not In Use Not In Use Not In Use Not In Use
R4 MAINT Screen Single Press Entrance to Maintenance Available When The system State is
Screen SAFE, the Main system switch is in
the STBY position, the Master arm is
OFF and the Aircraft is on the Ground.

Table 17 – INV-CONFIG Screen Symbols

# Name Definition Example Behavior

1 SUBSYSTEM The Subsystem LIGHT RED Color - When the State is
STATE Current State ARM.
LIGHT GREEN Color – When the State
is SAFE or ON.
YELLOW Color – When the State is
FAIL
WHITE Color – For every other State
including "ALIGNING…" for IMU.
2 CFDS Quadrant CFDS Quadrant Visible when there is a CFDS in the
Inventory Inventory and Status configuration
Each Quadrant represents the State and
inventory of all SDMs in that Quadrant.
LIGHT GREEN Color – When All SDMs
in that Quadrant are in the SAFE State.
LIGHT RED Color – When All SDMs in
that Quadrant are in the ARM State.
YELLOW Color – When There is a
Malfunctionning SDM in that Quadrant.
White Color – When None of the above
states exist.

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[Link]. INV-MAINT Screen

The INV-MAINT Screen is the main Maintenance Screen provided for

ground crew use.

Access to the INV-MAINT Screen is provided according to the

conditions that appear in Table 16.

From the maintenance screen, ground crews can access File Upload
processes, Log Manipulation, GCO, MFLs, Versions and Parameter
Screens.

Following is a Figure depicting the Screen display and Tables

containing Function key and Symbol information.

Figure 51 – INV-MAINT Screen

Table 18 – INV-MAINT Screen Key Functions

Key Name Type Function Notes

L1 Data Upload Screen Single Press Entrance to Data Upload Available when there is a Functioning
Screen Disk On Key Plugged in.
L2 Log Single Press entrance to the LOG
screen
L3 Remove USB Single Press Safely Disconnect USB Available when there is a Functioning
Stick Disk On Key Plugged in.
L4 CONF Screen Single Press Entrance to Configuration
Screen
R1 VERSIONS Screen Single Press Entrance to Versions
Screen
R2 GCO Screen Single Press Entrance to Ground Check
Out Screen

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Key Name Type Function Notes

R4 Not In Use Not In Use Not In Use Not In Use

[Link]. INV-UPLOAD Screen

The INV-UPLOAD Screen is the screen used for File Upload.

For a full description of the File Upload process see Section 5.9.4.

Following is a Figure depicting the Screen display and Tables

containing Function key and Symbol information.

Figure 52 – INV-UPLOAD Screen

Table 19 – INV-UPLOAD Screen Key Functions

Key Name Type Function Notes

L1 Configuration File Toggle Select Configuration file
selection for Upload
L2 CM Logic/PROGS Toggle Select CM Logic/Progs Visible when there is a CFDS in the
file for Upload configuration
L3 AUDIO Toggle Select Audio file for
Upload
L4 MAINT Screen Single Press Entrance to
Maintenance Screen
R1 Failures File Toggle Select Failures file for
selection Upload
R2 Not In Use Not In Use Not In Use Not In Use

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Key Name Type Function Notes

R3 Software File Toggle Select Software file for The Software file selection Screen is
selection Upload only visible when the correct access
code has been entered in the
configuration file.
R4 UPLOAD Single Press Initiate the Uploading
process

Table 20 – INV-UPLOAD Screen Symbols

# Name Definition Example Behavior

1 FILE UPLOAD File Upload Process LIGHT GREEN Color – "SUCCESS"

PROGRESS Progress When the File Upload Process has
ended Successfully.
YELLOW Color – "FAILED" When the
File Upload Process has completed
Unsuccessfully.
WHITE Color – "UPLOADING…"
When the File Upload Process Is
Being Uploaded From the Disk On
Key.
No Progress Label is visible when the
File Upload Process is not active.

[Link]. INV-VERSIONS Screen

The INV-VERSIONS Screen contains Version information reported

by both EWSC and Subsystems.

For a detailed description of reported version information see Section

5.9.6.

Following is a Figure depicting the Screen display and Tables

containing Function key and Symbol information.

2
3

Figure 53 – INV-VERSIONS Screen

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Table 21 – INV-VERSIONS Screen Key Functions

Key Name Type Function

L1 Not in use Not in use Not in use
L2 Not in use Not in use Not in use
L3 Not in use Not in use Not in use
L4 MAINT Screen Single Press Entrance to Maintenance Screen
R1 Not in use Not in use Not in use
R2 Not in use Not in use Not in use
R3 Not in use Not in use Not in use
R4 Not in use Not in use Not in use

Table 22 – INV-VERSIONS Screen Symbols

# Name Definition Example Behavior

1 DESGINATION NAME A Free-Text Field EWSC The Designation Name field is
defining the entered in the configuration files.
Designation Name The Designation Name should specify
(Entered using MPT) the designation name given to the
current System.
2 CONFIGURATION A Free-Text Field AMPS-M The Configuration Name field is
NAME defining the entered along with the sub system
Configuration Name configuration in the configuration files.
(Entered using MPT) The Configuration Name should
specify the generic name given to the
current subsystems' configuration.
3 CM CONFIGURATION A Free-Text Field PROG-01 The CM Configuration Name field is
NAME defining the entered along with the programing
Countermeasure process.
Designation Name The CM Configuration Name should
(Entered using MPT) specify the generic name given to the
current CM Programing.
4 SUBSYSTEM Subsystem versions See Figure 53 The Subsystems Versions list is a
VERSIONS dynamic list that displays the currently
configured subsystems and their
respective versions.
Systems that are currently not in the
system configuration are not
displayed.
The Row in which a subsystem
version appears may change
accordingly.

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[Link]. INV-GCO Screen

The INV-GCO Screen is used by ground crews to verify the correct

functionality of Function Keys, Audio, Buttons and Symbols. For a
complete Ground Check Out Process description see section 5.9.7.

Following is a Figure depicting the Screen display and Tables

containing Function key and Symbol information.

4
3

Figure 54 – INV-GCO Screen

Table 23 – INV-GCO Screen Key Functions

Key Name Type Function

L1 Function Key Test Single Press Tests Function Key operation
L2 Function Key Test Single Press Tests Function Key operation
L3 Function Key Test Single Press Tests Function Key operation
L4 MAINT Screen Single Press Entrance to Maintenance Screen
R1 Function Key Test Single Press Tests Function Key operation
R2 Function Key Test Single Press Tests Function Key operation
R3 Function Key Test Single Press Tests Function Key operation
R4 Function Key Test Single Press Tests Function Key operation

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Table 24 – INV-GCO Screen Symbols

# Name Definition Example Behavior

1 BUTTON Displays the Direction The Direction Arrow only appears when
DIRECTION in which the Button the PAGE, VOLUME or BRIGHTNESS
ARROW was Pressed. Buttons are pressed.
A Direction arrow exists to both sides of
the Label indicating the direction of the
Function Key Press.
2 EMPTY Displays the Empty The Empty Function Key Symbol
FUNCTION KEY Function Key Symbol appears
SYMBOL indicating the adjacent
Function Key is not
currently Pressed.
3 COMPLETE Displays the Complete Appears for 2 Seconds.
FUNCTION KEY Function Key Symbol
SYMBOL indicating the adjacent
Function Key was
Pressed.
4 THREAT TEST Display of all available The Threat Symbols rotate 360 degrees
SYMBOL Threat Symbols and changing Priority Circles every 90
degrees.
Only Threat symbols that match the
sub-system configuration appear, i.e
heat threats if an MWS system is
configured.

[Link]. INV-LOG Screen

The INV-LOG Screen is a maintenance screen provided for ground

crew use.

From this screen, ground crew can access perform log operation
such as download the log, erase the log and debrief the log.

Following is a Figure depicting the Screen display and Tables

containing Function key and Symbol information

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Figure 55 - INV-LOG Screen

Table 25 - INV-GCS Screen Key Functions

Key Name Type Function Notes

L1 LOG DEBRIEF Single Press Entrance to LOG debrief
screen
R1 LOG Download Single Press Download the LOG file
R2 LOG Erase Single Press Initiates a confirmation of See Section 5.9.3 for Log Erasure
the erase operation. If Process.
answered as YES, the
LOG will be erased.

Table 26 - INV-LOG Screen Symbols

# Name Definition Example Behavior

1 LOG LOG Download LIGHT GREEN Color – "SUCCESS"
DOWNLOAD Process Progress When the Log Download Process has
PROGRESS ended Successfully.
YELLOW Color – "FAILED" When the
Log Download Process has completed
Unsuccessfully.
WHITE Color – "DOWNLOADING…"
When the Log Download Process Is
Being Downloaded to the Disk On Key.
No Progress Label is visible when the
Log download Process is not active.
2 LOG ERASE LOG Erase Process LIGHT GREEN Color – "SUCCESS"
PROGRESS Progress When the Log File has been Erased
Successfully.
YELLOW Color – "FAILED" When the
Log File cannot be erased.
WHITE Color – "ERASING…" When the
Log Erasure Process is Active.
No Progress Label is visible then the
Log Erasure Process is not Active.

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[Link]. INV-DEBRIEF Screen

The INV-DEBRIEF is used to debrief the current flight log. It presents

the events and the MFLs ground crews to verify the correct
functionality of Function Keys, Audio, Buttons and Symbols. For a
complete Ground Check Out Process description see section 5.9.7.

It is possible to remove this screen from the configuration via the

MPT.

Figure 56 - INV-DEBRIEF Screen

Table 27 - INV-DEBRIEF Screen Keys

Key Name Type Function

L1 Scroll up Single Press Scroll event back
L2 Scroll down Single Press Scroll event forward
L3 Both button Single Press Changes the presented view from MFLS and
EVENTs , only MPFs, only EVENTs
L4 LOG Screen Single Press Entrance to LOG Screen
R1 Scroll up Single Press Scroll power up back
R2 Scroll down Single Press Scroll power up forward
R4 SUNC button Single Press Reloads the log file

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[Link]. INV-PAR Screen

The INV-PAR is an optional screen used for viewing and controlling

several parameters defining the EWSC operation. This screen is
designed the use of advanced users.

Figure 57 - INV-PAR Screen

Table 28 - INV-PAR Screen Keys Functions

Key Name Type Function Notes

L1 TAB Value Modifier Selecting the editable
parameter
L2 Up Value Modifier Increase the increment value
L3 Down Value Modifier Decrease the increment
value
L4 MAINT Single Press Entrance to MAINT Screen
R1 Up Value Modifier Increase the editable value
R2 Down Value Modifier decrease the editable value
R3 ENTER Value Modifier Set the new value
R4 Clear Value Modifier set the editable parameter to
0

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6.7.3. PROG Screens

[Link]. PROG-CONFIG Screen

The PROG-CONFIG is an optional screen which displays a summary

of every selected manual Dispensing Program. The information is
specific to the selected program and payload type.

It is possible to remove this screen from the configuration via the

MPT by defining a CFDS subsystem.

Following is a Figure depicting the Screen display and Tables

containing Function key and Symbol information.

1
2

Figure 58 – PROG-CONFIG Screen

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Table 29 – PROG-CONFIG Screen Key Functions

Key Name Type Function Notes

L1 Prog Up Value Modifier Modify Displayed Prog
L2 Prog Down Value Modifier Modify Displayed Prog
L3 Payload Up Value Modifier Modify Displayed Payload
information
L4 Payload Down Value Modifier Modify Displayed Payload
information
R1 PAR Screen Single Press Entrance to Parameters Entrance to Screen is disabled if the
Screen viewed Program is not Editable
R2 PAYLOAD Screen Single Press Entrance to Payload Screen Entrance to Screen is disabled if the
viewed Program is not Editable
R3 BURST Screen Single Press Entrance to Burst Screen Entrance to Screen is disabled if the
viewed Program is not Editable
R4 SALVO Screen Single Press Entrance to Salvo Screen Entrance to Screen is disabled if the
viewed Program is not Editable

Table 30 – PROG-CONFIG Screen Symbols

# Name Definition Example Behavior

1 PROGRAM The Program Every Update of the Viewed
PARAMETERS Parameters Are Program Automatically refreshes
COLUMNS displayed in Columns the Program Parameters Columns.
adjacent to their
definitions

2 VIEWED The Currently The Value of the Currently

PROGRAM Selected Program for Selected Program.
Viewing/Editing.

3 SAVABLE Indicates whether the The SAVABLE Label has the

PROGRAM Editable program is following behavior:
also Savable for DARK GRAY Color - For all non-
future system editable programs and for all
Operations Editable but not Savable programs.
WHITE Color – For all Editable
AND Savable Programs.

4 VIEWED The Currently The Currently Selected Payload

PAYLOAD Selected Program Type
Payload for
Viewing/Editing

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[Link]. PROG-PAR Screen

The PROG-PAR Screen is used to modify dispensing program

parameters.

Following is a Figure depicting the Screen display and Tables

containing Function key and Symbol information.

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Table 31 – PROG-PAR Screen Key Functions

Key Name Type Function

L1 Not in use Not in use Not in use
L2 Critical Up Value Modifier Modify Critical field value
L3 Critical Down Value Modifier Modify Critical field value
L4 Cancel Single Press Cancel changes and Return to Configuration Screen
R1 Not in use Not in use Not in use
R2 Delay Up Value Modifier Modify Delay field value
R3 Delay Down Value Modifier Modify Delay field value
R4 OK Single Press Save changes and Return to Configuration Screen

Table 32 – PROG-PAR Screen Symbols

# Name Definition Example Behavior

1 VIEWED The Currently The Value of the Currently Selected Program.
PROGRAM Selected Program for Selected in the PROG-CONFIG Screen.
Viewing/Editing.
2 VIEWED The Currently The Type of Payload selected for Editing.
PAYLOAD TYPE Selected Payload Selected in the PROG-CONFIG Screen.
Type for
Viewing/Editing.
3 PROGRAM The Current Program The Delay Value can be incremented and
DELAY Delay decremented.

4 PROGRAM The Current Program The Critical Quantity Value can be

PAYLOAD Payload Critical incremented and decremented.
CRITICAL Quantity
QUANTITY

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[Link]. PROG-PAYLOAD Screen

The PROG-PAYLOAD Screen is used to modify the dispensing

program's Payload Count and Interval.

Following is a Figure depicting the Screen display and Tables

containing Function key and Symbol information.

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Figure 60 – PROG-PAYLOAD Screen

Table 33 – PROG-PAYLOAD Screen Key Functions

Key Name Type Function

L1 Not in use Not in use Not in use
L2 Count Up Value Modifier Modify Count field value
L3 Count Down Value Modifier Modify Count field value
L4 Cancel Single Press Cancel changes and Return to Configuration
Screen
R1 Not in use Not in use Not in use
R2 Interval Up Value Modifier Modify Interval field value
R3 Interval Down Value Modifier Modify Interval field value
R4 OK Single Press Save changes and Return to Configuration
Screen

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Table 34 – PROG-PAYLOAD Screen Symbols

# Name Definition Example Behavior

1 VIEWED The Currently The Value of the Currently Selected
PROGRAM Selected Program for Program. Selected in the PROG-
Viewing/Editing. CONFIG Screen.
2 VIEWED The Currently The Type of Payload selected for
PAYLOAD TYPE Selected Payload Editing. Selected in the PROG-
Type for CONFIG Screen.
Viewing/Editing.
3 PAYLOAD The Current Payload Interval modification is available
INTERVAL Interval providing the Count value is two or
more.

4 PAYLOAD COUNT The Current Payload The Number of Payloads in a BURST

Count Value modification.

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[Link]. PROG-BURST Screen

The PROG-BURST Screen is used to modify the dispensing

program's Burst Count and Interval.

Following is a Figure depicting the Screen display and Tables

containing Function key and Symbol information.

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Table 35 – PROG-BURST Screen Key Functions

Key Name Type Function

L1 Not in use Not in use Not in use
L2 Count Up Value Modifier Modify Count field value
L3 Count Down Value Modifier Modify Count field value
L4 Cancel Single Press Cancel changes and Return to Configuration
Screen
R1 Not in use Not in use Not in use
R2 Interval Up Value Modifier Modify Interval field value
R3 Interval Down Value Modifier Modify Interval field value
R4 OK Single Press Save changes and Return to Configuration
Screen

Table 36 – PROG-BURST Screen Symbols

# Name Definition Example Behavior

1 VIEWED The Currently The Value of the Currently Selected Program.
PROGRAM Selected Program for Selected in the PROG-CONFIG Screen.
Viewing/Editing.
2 VIEWED The Currently The Type of Payload selected for Editing.
PAYLOAD TYPE Selected Payload Selected in the PROG-CONFIG Screen.
Type for
Viewing/Editing.
3 BURST INTERVAL The Current Burst Interval modification is available providing the
Interval Count value is two or more.

4 BURST COUNT The Current Burst The Number of Bursts in a SALVO Value
Count modification.

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[Link]. PROG-SALVO Screen

The PROG-SALVO Screen is used to modify the dispensing

program's Salvo Count and Interval.

Following is a Figure depicting the Screen display and Tables

containing Function key and Symbol information.

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Table 37 – PROG-SALVO Screen Key Functions

Key Name Type Function

L1 Not in use Not in use Not in use
L2 Count Up Value Modifier Modify Count field value
L3 Count Down Value Modifier Modify Count field value
L4 Cancel Single Press Cancel changes and Return to Configuration Screen
R1 Not in use Not in use Not in use
R2 Interval Up Value Modifier Modify Interval field value
R3 Interval Down Value Modifier Modify Interval field value
R4 OK Single Press Save changes and Return to Configuration Screen

Table 38 – PROG-SALVO Screen Symbols

# Name Definition Example Behavior

1 VIEWED The Currently The Value of the Currently Selected Program.
PROGRAM Selected Program for Selected in the PROG-CONFIG Screen.
Viewing/Editing.
2 VIEWED The Currently The Type of Payload selected for Editing.
PAYLOAD TYPE Selected Payload Selected in the PROG-CONFIG Screen.
Type for
Viewing/Editing.
3 SALVO INTERVAL The Current Salvo Interval modification is available providing the
Interval Count value is two or more.

4 SALVO COUNT The Current Salvo The Number of Salvos in a Complete Program
Count Value modification.

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6.7.4. Auxiliary Screens

[Link]. Initialization Screen

The Initialization Screen is the first screen to appear following the

manufacturer's logo, it contains information regarding the type of
power-up performed and a progress bar indicating the Loading
progress.

The Initialization screen is displayed during system power-up. The

Initialization Screen displays the current power-up sequence
performed. See section 5.2 for available power-up sequences.

Bars appear just below the currently executed Power-up sequence.

See Table 39 for a description of Bars.

1
2

Figure 63 – Initialization Screen

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Table 39 – Initialization Screen Symbols

# Name Definition Example Behavior

1 START UP TYPE Indicates a COLD Dynamic Field on System Initialization
OR WARM START indicating whether the system is loading in a
WARM OR COLD START. See section 5.2.
2 LOADING BAR Displays the The Loading Bars represent the Loading
Loading Progress status and progress.
and Status The Horizontal Bar is made up of five bars
that fill up the entire length of the screen.
The Bars indicate the loading of the various
configuration files.
A LIGHT GREEN colored bar indicates a
Successful load.
A LIGHT RED colored bar indicates an
Unsuccessful load.

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[Link]. Shutdown Screen

The Shutdown Screen is displayed when the main system switch is

moved to the OFF position.

The following shutdown procedures are carried out during the

Shutdown process:

 Complete shutdown procedures to all subsystems.

 Saving of Programs that have been modified during normal

operation.

 Saving of parameters and vital information to enable a Warm

Start if desired.

 Saving MFL and PFL information in Log file.

 Un-mounting the file system.

At the end of the Shutdown process, the system is switched OFF.

The shut down process may take up to 10 seconds to complete.

Figure 64 – Shutdown Screen

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[Link]. Critical FAIL Screen

The Critical Fail screen appears during system power-up in the event
of a critical failure. Critical failures are defined as failures that
prevent the EWSC from loading.

The only available solution is to attempt a system restart by switching

OFF and back ON.

Figure 65 – Critical Fail Screen

[Link]. End of Initialization Message

The End of Initialization message appears only when all powered on

subsystems have completed their initialization phase successfully or
unsuccessfully. The following End of Initialization messages are
available:

 "INIT SUCCESS" – Appears in LIGHT GREEN color when there

are no Active PFLs at the end of the Initialization phase.

 "INIT FAILED" – Appears in YELLOW color when there are

Active PFLs at the end of the Initialization phase.

The End of Initialization message appears for a period of 5 seconds

on both the MAIN-OPER screen and the INV-CONFIG screen.

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A Complete initialization can take up to 5 minutes depending on sub-

system configuration. Table 40 displays the total expected
initialization time for each subsystem.

Table 40 – Subsystem Maximum Initialization time

Subsystem Maximum Initialization time

EWSC 30 seconds
CFDS Depending on the Number of SDMs configured –
Between 30 seconds to one minute.
MWS 35 Seconds
NAV 5-15 Seconds

Figure 66 – End of Initialization Message

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7. System Operating Procedures

7.1. General

This paragraph describes the System Normal Operating Procedures.

The procedures detailed below include normal operation, Counter-
Measure dispensing and Emergency procedures.

7.2. Normal Procedures

7.2.1. Exterior Inspection

 Verify left dispensers are undamaged and SDM inventory is

correct;

 Verify right dispensers are undamaged and SDM inventory is

correct;

 Remove MWS sensor covers and verify the MWS sensors are
clean and undamaged.

7.2.2. Before engine start

 Verify the system mode selector is in the OFF position;

 Verify the safety pin is IN;

 Verify the Master Switch is in the SAFE position.

7.2.3. After engine start - on stable internal power

 Remove safety pin;

 EWSC mode selector to STBY;

 Wait for end of INIT (an INIT SUCCESS Message is displayed);

 Verify system state - SAFE and no PFL messages.

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 INV-CONFIG sub-page:

o Verify CM inventory;

o Verify sub-systems state and configuration.

 Optional functions:

o Set height level;

o Set dispense mode;

o Set Arena;

o Set clock;

o Set program number.

7.2.4. Arming the system

 Verify safety pin removed;

 Verify dispensing mode (MAN/SEMI/AUTO) is as required;

 Verify manual dispensing program is as required;

 EWSC mode selector to OPER position;

 Master switch to ARM position;

 Verify system state is ARM;

 Verify no PFL messages.

7.2.5. Disarming the system

 Master switch to SAFE position;

 Switch EWSC to STBY;

 Insert safety pin;

 Verify system state is SAFE.

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7.2.6. System shutdown

 EWSC mode selector to OFF position;

 Verify master switch in SAFE position;

 Verify safety pin is inserted;

 Wait for end of shutdown.

7.3. Dispensing procedures

7.3.1. Threat handling in MAN mode

 Maneuver the A/C against the detected threat;

 Verify desired manual Program selected;

 Press the PROG trigger;

 Verify PROG label in MAIN-OPER Screen is flashing and

inventory is decreasing according to selected manual program;

 Be alert to critical quantities - consider Aborting Dispensing;

 After dispensing – check inventory.

WARNING

When critical quantity is reached, the system shall stop dispensing

the appropriate counter-measure. In order to continue dispensing,
either use the escape switch or over-ride the critical quantity using
the CM defeat function key.

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7.3.2. Threat handling in SEMI mode

 Maneuver the A/C against the detected threat;

 Press the PROG trigger;

 Verify PROG label in MAIN-OPER Screen is flashing and

inventory is decreasing;

 When reaching critical quantity:

o The Dispensing operation is aborted;

o Consider critical quantity Override.

 After dispensing – check inventory.

WARNING

When critical quantity is reached, the system shall stop dispensing

the appropriate counter-measure. In order to continue dispensing,
either use the escape switch or over-ride the critical quantity using
the CM defeat function key.

7.3.3. Threat handling in AUTO mode

 Maneuver the A/C against the detected threat;

 Verify PROG label in MAIN-OPER Screen is flashing and

inventory is decreasing;

 When reaching critical quantity:

o The Dispensing operation is aborted;

o Consider critical quantity Override.

 After dispensing – check inventory.

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WARNING
When critical quantity is reached, the system shall stop dispensing
the appropriate counter-measure. In order to continue dispensing,
either use the escape switch or over-ride the critical quantity using
the CM defeat function key.

7.3.4. Emergency Procedures

[Link]. Failure Handling

[Link].1. Failure detection

When failures occur, they are reported to the user through various
displays and audio warnings:

 An audio warning is sounded;

 When the failure causes a PFL, a flashing yellow PFL message

appears in the lower right side of the EWSC screen;

 A failure report, together with a failure description appears in the

PFL and/or MFL page;

 Additional graphical indication:

o If the failure is a critical EWSC failure, the system state in the

lower left corner of all screens changes to FAIL;

o If the failure is a critical failure of one of the sub-systems, the

sub-system state in the INV-CONFIG screen changes to FAIL;

o If the failure is a critical failure in one of the SDMs, the CM

status in the relevant side in the INV-CONFIG screen
becomes yellow;

o If the failure is a critical failure in one of the four perimeter

MWS sensors, the relevant arc in the main screen becomes
yellow. If the failure is a critical failure in the bottom MWS
sensor, a half yellow circle appears in the display center.

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[Link].2. Failure Confirmation and Isolation

The EWSC displays at any given time only the active failures. If a
failure disappeared (either spontaneously or due to failure isolation
procedures) it may be disregarded for the current flight. However, if
the problem returns again over time, this should be regarded a
warning signal for possible future problems, and the relevant LRU
should be handled accordingly.

NOTE
When a sub-system is turned off, its relevant failures are
removed from display. This should not be considered as if
the problem was solved.

When failures occur, they must be confirmed and isolated using the
following procedures:

 Perform IBIT;

 Reset the relevant sub-system for 3 seconds and turn back on;

 Turn off the relevant sub-system and extract the relevant Circuit
Breaker for 30 seconds and turn back on.

If the problem persists, follow the specific instructions in the PFL page.

[Link]. In case of danger of fire on A/C

Consider ejection of all the flares. If so:

 ARM the system:

o Remove safety pin;

o EWSC mode selector to OPER position;

o Master switch to ARM position.

 Verify system state is ARM;

 Activate JETTISON.

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[Link]. Misfire checklist

If no dispensing occurs:
 Verify SQUIB CB is in;

 Verify system state is ARM;

 Check inventory and magazine status in the INV-CONFIG page;

 Verify critical quantity was not reached;

 Verify no PFL messages are displayed;

 If still no dispensing occurs:

o Master switch to SAFE position;

o Reset the CFDS;

o Master switch back to ARM position.

 If still no dispensing occurs – disarm the system:

o Master to SAFE position;

o System mode selector to STBY position;

o Turn off the CFDS;

o Extract the SQUIB CB;

o Insert safety pin.

[Link]. Uncontrolled dispensing checklist

 Turn master system to SAFE position;

 Turn EWSC to STBY;

 Insert safety pin;

 Extract SQUIB circuit breaker.

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CAUTION

After uncontrolled dispensing stops, there is a danger it

will continue if the system is armed again. Therefore, re-
arming the system is at the crew's discretion, under the
strong recommendation that it be armed only in clear
danger zones.

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