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MX-15i Surveillance System
Operations & Maintenance Manual
TM00358 Rev. A
This document contains information proprietary to L-3 WESCAM.
Unauthorized reproduction or disclosure - in whole or in part - without the
prior written consent of L-3 WESCAM is strictly prohibited.

Table of Contents

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L3 Communications MX-15i Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeElectro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Imaging System
CategorySecurity System
SensorsDaylight camera, Infrared camera, Laser rangefinder
Sensor TypeMulti-sensor
Power Requirements28 VDC
Operational Temperature-40°C to +55°C
Power Supply28 VDC
ManufacturerL3Harris Technologies
Typical ApplicationsSurveillance, Reconnaissance
DimensionsVaries with configuration
Field of ViewWide and narrow fields of view
Video OutputNTSC, PAL
Camera ResolutionHD resolution
ConnectivityEthernet, RS-422

Summary

Warnings and Cautions

General Safety and Operational Warnings

Lists crucial warnings about personnel safety, heavy items, and danger zones.

Handling and Material Cautions

Details cautions for cleaning, solvents, gas handling, and desiccant material.

Specific Environmental and Material Handling

Covers warnings for desiccant material contact and handling procedures.

System Overview

System Configuration

Describes the main components and overall system architecture, including power and communications.

System LRU Component Specifications

Provides detailed specifications for the Turret, Hand Controller, and GPS Antenna.

Operational Information

Hand Controller Controls

Details the primary and secondary controls of the hand controller for system operation.

Video Status Overlays

Explains graphical overlays providing user feedback on video displays.

User Menu Navigation

Explains the three-level hierarchy for accessing system status and controls.

System Status Menu

Details the main menu for reviewing operational status and accessing submenus.

Gimbal Menu

Provides status and controls for environmental and positional gimbal parameters.

EOW Menu

Covers status and controls for the Electro-Optic Wide (EOW) imaging sensor.

IR Menu

Details status and controls for the Infrared (IR) sensor, including calibration.

EON Menu

Provides status and controls for the Electro-Optic Narrow (EON) sensor.

Video I/O Menu

Manages video inputs and outputs, including overlay configuration.

Operator Gimbal Menu

Controls turret movement sensitivity and automated steering patterns.

Operator Payload Menu

Configures sensitivity of zoom, focus, and filter controls for cameras.

Mission Menu

Configures mission data like date, time, and units of measure.

Overlay Menus

Controls the display of various overlay components on the video feed.

Profiles Menu

Allows saving, retrieving, and restoring system configuration profiles.

Recommended Operator Mission Tasks

Outlines tasks for pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight operations.

Technical Description

Turret Components

Describes the main structural components: Lid, Yoke, and Gimbal.

Payload Sensors

Details the EOW, EON, and IR sensors mounted on the optical bench.

Turret Environmental Protection

Explains features for protection against environmental factors like moisture.

Software Features

Details software functions like operator control interpretation and geo-location.

Installation Instructions

Turret Shipping Cases & Storage

Details the protective aluminum cases for transportation and storage.

Turret Service Stand Installation

Explains how to assemble and use the service stand for maintenance.

Turret Aircraft Installation

Covers the three steps for installing the turret into an aircraft.

Turret Removal

Outlines procedures for removing the turret from the aircraft.

Hand Controller Installation

Details the process of connecting and powering the hand controller.

Failure Diagnosis

Built-In Tests

Explains Built-in Tests (BIT) for checking component operational states.

BIT Error Codes

Provides a reference for BIT error codes and recommended actions.

LRU Fault Diagnosis

Guides users through fault isolation using diagnostic trees for power/video failures.

Maintenance Information

Maintenance Policy

Outlines L-3 Wescam's repair policy and approved maintenance procedures.

Inspecting & Cleaning Windows

Details procedures for inspecting and cleaning turret windows, including environmental factors.

Turret Purging

Explains the procedure to maintain a dry internal environment using nitrogen.

Purge Valve Replacement

Provides instructions for replacing the Schrader purge valve in the rear door.

Removing & Replacing the Desiccant Assembly

Details the process of removing, replacing, or refilling the desiccant assembly.

LRU Return To Vendor Procedure

Outlines the process for returning LRUs for repair or service.

Appendix: Acronyms and Abbreviations