L3 Communications MX-15i - Slew Transducer & Turret Steering; Table 2-3 Slew Transducer Functions for MX-15 I System Steering Modes

Chapter 2 - Hand Controller Controls TM00358 Rev. A
October 2007 L-3 WESCAM
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2.1.3 Slew Transducer & Turret Steering
The slew transducer is a joystick that operators use to steer the turret in azimuth and elevation directions.
Response of the slew transducer to user inputs will change based upon the type of steering modes and filters that
have been selected. Based on changing mission objectives, operators should select an appropriate steering mode
that will help them to maintain a continuous video capture of the subject. There are four types of steering control:
• Disabled in a fixed position
• Manual for full operator control
• Assisted for panning and tilting movements
• Automated full system steering control
(13) *LRF button • Press once to enable the Laser Range Finder.
• When the laser is enabled, press once for a single fire of the laser.
• When the laser is enabled, press and hold for 2 seconds to fire the laser in a
continuous Pulse mode.
(14) (*SPARE) • Spare button for optional system integration.
Table 2-3 Slew Transducer Functions for MX-15i System Steering Modes
Steering Mode Steering Control Overlay Label Slew Transducer Function
Stow
Disabled
(Fixed Position)
STOW • System steers turret to its storage position.
• Operator has no steering control of turret.
• Slew transducer disabled.
Forward
Disabled
(Fixed Position)
FWD • System steers turret to a fixed, forward-pointing
position.
• Operator has no steering control of turret.
• Slew transducer disabled.
Note: Operators use this position to regain steering
orientation and the default system position can
be reconfigured from the user menu.
Rate
Manual MAN • Operator has full steering control of turret.
• Steering speed is proportional to pressure applied
to slew transducer.
Rate Aid
Manual Assisted
(Thumb Pressure
Priority)
RAID • From a Rate steering mode, system will pan and tilt
the turret at a fixed speed.
• Operator pressure on the slew transducer is
sampled to sustain a continuous movement.
Note: Slew transducer ignored until the sensor has
been in Rate Aid mode for 1 second.
* Optional steering mode.
Table 2-2 Hand Controller Secondary Button Control Functions (Continued)
Item Control Description
* Optional functions. These controls will have no effect if the hardware or software features have not been integrated as part
of the turret system.
LRF