MX-15D - 2023-11-07 - Lecture_FSAM Updated_V2

1. FrankenSAM

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FrankenSAM
ITEL Evo 1 Introduction
07 November 2023
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2. Lesson Objectives

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Lesson Objectives
Terminal Objective:
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TO 2 – To provide new crew members of the a thorough understanding of all MX-15D components,
indications, controls and functions, such that the crew members will be able to use operate the MX15D to execute mission tasks.
EO 2-1 – Recall System Hardware Components
EO 2-2 – Recall Interconnects
EO 2-3 – Recall System Displays
EO 2-4 – Recall All Sensor Payloads and Controls
EO 2-5 – Recall Alignment and Geographic Location Functions
EO 2-6 – Recall All Steering Modes
EO 2-7 – Recall all Auto Video Tracking Modes and Controls
EO 2-8 – Recall all Focus Modes and Controls
EO 2-9 – Recall all Laser Payloads and Controls
EO 2-10 – Recall all System Menus
Audience:
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HH+ Fire Control Officers
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3. Lesson Outline

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Lesson Outline
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Introduction
System Initialization
Basic Sensor Slew
Steering Modes
Sensor Stabilization
Status Graphics
System Status Menu
Menu Navigation
Mission Menu
Digital Overlays Menu
Zoom
Focus
EOW Camera Features
Temporal and Spatial Processing
EOW Filters
Exposure Gates
EO Sensitivity and Offset
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Black Level
Scene Contrast
VIC and Sub-VIC
EON-DL Camera Features
EON-SW Camera Features
Infrared Camera Features
IR Calibration
Operator Payload Menu
Auto Video Tracking (AVT)
Image Fusion
Illuminator-N
Laser Designator Rangefinder (LDR)
Laser Spot Tracker (LST)
See Spot
Points of Interest
Profiles Menu
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4. MX-15D System Introduction

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MX-15D SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
EO 2-1 – Recall System Hardware Components
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5. Introduction

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Introduction
The MX-15D is an advanced ElectroOptical / Infrared Sensor that enables
detection, identification and tracking
of targets from significant stand-off
distances
It has three major hardware
components:
o The Turret
o The Maintenance Hand Controller
It has two primary display types:
o Video Status Overlay
o System Menus
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6. MX-15D Turret

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The MX-15D Turret is mounted over
the ITEL cab and consists of three
hardware components:
o Turret Bulkhead
o Turret Yoke
o Turret Gimbal
The MX-15D houses six sensor
payloads
Specifications:
o 43 kg
o 482 mm x 396 mm (MX-15 = 15.6
inch diameter)
o 28VDC, 10A Average, 32.5A Peak
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7. MX-15D Turret Bulkhead

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MX-15D Turret Bulkhead
• The Turret Bulkhead mounts the
turret to the vehicle and contains
electronics and wiring connections
for interface with power and
mission systems
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8. MX-15D Integrated Electronics Processing

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MX-15D Integrated Electronics Processing
The MX-15D Integrated Electronics
supports the following interfaces and
functions:
o GPS – RF GPS signals from GPS
splitter/antenna
This is not connected on the ITEL,
because the MX-15D is configured
to receive navigation data from the
ATACNAV
o RS-422 Serial Interface
o Ethernet - Remote Control Subsystem
(RCS) communications with MIMIR
o RS-422 and Discrete – Direct
connections to the Hand Controllers
o Analog and Digital Video Matrix
Switches and outputs
o Automatic Video Tracker (AVT)
Processing
o Video Annotation
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9. MX-15D Turret Yoke

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• The Turret Yoke
o Enables continuous Azimuth slew
left or right 360°
o Isolates the Gimbal from
vibrations
+/- 360°
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10. MX-15D Turret

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MX-15D Turret
• The Turret Gimbal
o Protects and Stabilizes Cameras
and Lasers
o Houses the Turret Inertial
Measurement Unit (IMU)
o Measures Line-Of-Sight
o Enables Elevation Slew from +90°
UP to -120° DOWN
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11. MX-15D Turret Gimbal Payloads

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MX-15D Turret Gimbal Payloads
The Turret Gimbal houses the following
six sensors and lasers:
o Electro-Optical Wide-Angle (EOW)
Camera with smooth zoom and two
modes for wide-angle scenes:
Daylight (DL)
Lowlight (LL)
EOW
EON
o Two Electro-Optical Narrow-Angle
(EON) Spotter Cameras:
Daylight (DL)
Short-Wave Infrared (SW)
LRF
IR
o Mid-Wave Infrared (IR) Thermal Imager
o Eyesafe Laser Rangefinder (LRF)
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12. MX-15D Electro-Optical Wide

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MX-15D Electro-Optical Wide
o Electro-Optical Wide-Angle
(EOW) Camera with smooth
zoom and two modes for wideangle scenes:
EOW
o Daylight (DL)
400nm – 650nm (Visible Light)
Smooth Zoom: 31.2° – 1.79°
o Lowlight (LL)
400 – 1000nm (Near Infrared)
Smooth Zoom: 40.8° – 2.38°
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13. MX-15D Electro-Optical Narrow

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MX-15D Electro-Optical Narrow
• Two Electro-Optical NarrowAngle (EON) Telescope / Spotter
Cameras for narrow-angle scenes:
EON
o Daylight (DL)
400nm – 650nm
Three Step Zoom: 1.07°,
0.64°, 0.43°
o Short-Wave Infrared (SW)
500nm – 1700nm
Three Step Zoom: 1.22°,
0.73°, 0.49°
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14. MX-15D Mid-Wave Infrared

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MX-15D Mid-Wave Infrared
• Mid-Wave Infrared (IR) Thermal
Imager for night day/night imaging
o Stepped zoom: 35.5°, 24.1°,
9.38°, 1.87°, 1.25°
o 3000nm – 5000nm
IR
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15. MX-15D Eyesafe Laser Rangefinder

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MX-15D Eyesafe Laser Rangefinder
• Eyesafe Laser Rangefinder
(LRF)
o 12 pulses per minute
o 1540nm
o Beam Divergence: 0.5 mrad
o Power: 9mJ
LRF
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16. MX-15D Hand Controller

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MX-15D Hand Controller
• The Wescam Hand Controller
provides direct control of the MX15D
Top Buttons
• The Hand Controller has:
Face Plate
o 14 Primary Switch Controls and 3
LED lights on the Face Plate
o 14 Secondary Top Button Controls
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17. Video Status Overlay

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Video Status Overlay
• The Primary MX-15D Operator
Display is the Video Status
Overlay
o Tracking and Orientation Graphics
o Messaging Graphics
o Target and Platform Status
Graphics
o System and Sensor Status
Graphics
o Laser Status Graphics
o Auto Video Tracking (AVT)
Graphics
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18. Menus

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Level 1 –
System Status
System Menus provide status
information and infrequently used
operator controls
There are three levels of the Menus,
starting with Level 1, the System
Status Menu
Each Level 2 Sub-Menu is
accessed through the System
Status Menu, some of which have
miscellaneous data and controls on
a Level 3 Menu
ALARMS
Level 2 –
MISSION
Level 2 - MISC
Level 4 NMEA
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Level 4 – INS
AID
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19. System Initialization

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SYSTEM INITIALIZATION
EO 2-2 – Recall Interconnects EO 2-3 – Recall System Displays
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20. System Start

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SYSTEM START
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Power is applied to the MX-15D turret with the
Hand controller power switch
The first user indications that power is applied is
that the system video will be present
Immediately after power on, the system will
display with L3 Wescam Splash Screen as it
initializes the software components.
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21. SENSOR POWER

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SENSOR POWER
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After the Splash Screen, the Video Status
Overlay will be displayed over a black screen
where video will be displayed
When the SENSOR POWER Switch is ON,
power is applied to the Turret, which will initialize
with all of its Payloads
o Gimbal, EOW, IR, EON, LRF and
Steering Modes will initialize
o Steering Mode will indicate STOW
o GPS #20.4 NO POSITITION will appear
o IR COOLING will appear
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22. Pop-Up Alarms

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Pop-Up Alarms
There are two types of messaging graphics that
can be displayed in an overlay to provide status
information about the system and its current
operational condition
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Pop-up Alerts
Sensor Status Messages
It is normal for a GPS 20.4 NO POSITION
message to be present in the POP-UP ALERTS
area during start up
This is activated when the GPS receiver is
coming on-line and no GPS position is available
This message will continue to be active until
cleared, with a momentary press of the MENU
Top Button
Note – In the PTT, this message is on a timer and
will clear automatically within 10 seconds
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23. Clearing Alarms

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Clearing Alarms
Pressing the MENU Top Button will clear the
POP-UP, even if the failure is persistent
Once cleared from the video display, BIT alerts
can be later retrieved from a user menu ALARMS
MENU – where messages are retained until the
system component’s function is restored
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24. System Status Menu

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System Status Menu
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The System Status Menu is a secondary
display that may be accessed through a
Hand Controller selection
During initialization, the MX-15D will show
STARTUP for sub-systems as they
initialize and run their Start-Up Built in
Tests (SBIT)
ZOOM Switch UP/DOWN – Move Cursor
MENU Switch – Select Field
SENSE Switch UP/DOWN – Adjust Field
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25. ALARMS Menu

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ALARMS Menu
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The Sensor Simulation will not display any
failures
It is normal at start-up for a MINOR GPS #20.4
NO POSITION fault to be listed while the GPS
receiver is initializing, even if it has been cleared
from the Video Status Overlay (illustration is from
the MX-15D ALARMS Page during normal
system initialization)
The ALARMS Menu will display Time, Severity,
BIT Codes and Messages for all current system
failures and faults
All BIT Codes and their meaning are listed in
Section 5 of the MX-15D Operations and
Maintenance Manual
Activate ◄DONE► to return to the System
Status MENU
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26. Sensor Status

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Sensor Status
The other Message Graphics are Sensor Status
Messages, which are displayed on sensor
specific video only and the messages will remain
displayed until the sensor is operational
The Infrared (IR) camera is temperature sensitive
and initializes in a COOLING state, while the
Focal Plane Array is cooled down to 77°K
During this time, the following messages are
common:
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IR COOLING will flash in the EOW and EON
video
COOLING will flash in IR video
During 1-Point or 2-Point IR calibrations,
CALIBRATING will flash in the IR video
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27. System Status Graphics

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System Status Graphics
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The System Status Graphics are displayed in the
Top Left and will indicate current Date, Time and
UTC Offset
Date and Time and UTC are automatically
displayed from GPS data
If no GPS time-code is being supplied, the UTC graphic
will be displayed as USER
UTC Offset, along with a Manual Entry of Date
and Time may be set in the MISSION Menu
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28. Steering Mode

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Steering Mode
The STOW Steering Mode indication is displayed
in the Top Left, immediately to the right of the
Date and Time
Available Steering Modes are:
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STOW
MAN - Manual
RAID – Rate Aided
AUTO – Geospatial Point (based on Target
Elevation)
AAID – Geospatial Rate Aid
AVT – Steering is being provided by the
Automatic Video Tracker
For tracking of airborne targets, we recommend
RAID
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29. STOW Steering Mode

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STOW Steering Mode
The MX-15D will initialize in the STOW steering
mode, which helps protect Turret optics when not
in use
In STOW, the Turret is locked in position at:
o
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Azimuth: +105°
Elevation: +90°
The Tracking and Orientation Graphics,
Elevation Scale is displayed on the Middle Left
and the Azimuth Scale is displayed in the
Bottom Center
The Turret will not respond to SLEW inputs while
in the STOW position
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30. Video In Command

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Video In Command
The current Video In Command (VIC) refers to
the sensor that is currently displayed in the video,
and which responds to hand controller payloads
Even when a camera is not selected, it is still
outputting video, which may be routed to different
displays or encoders
The current VIC Camera is displayed in the Top
Center
o
o
o
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EOW
DL
LL
EON
DL
SW
IR
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31. FWD Steering Mode

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FWD Steering Mode
The FWD Steering Mode will slews to Azimuth
and Elevation values that are set in the
OPERATOR GIMBAL Menu, which defaults to:
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Azimuth: 0°
Elevation: -4°
The Turret may not be manually slewed when in
FWD Mode
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32. Target and Platform Status Graphics EO 2-3 – Recall System Displays

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TARGET AND PLATFORM STATUS
GRAPHICS
EO 2-3 – RECALL SYSTEM DISPLAYS
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33. Platform and Target Status

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Platform and Target Status
Platform and Target Status graphics are located
at the bottom of the video display
Platform Status is displayed in the Bottom Left
Target Status is displayed in the Bottom Right
The formats for these displays may be set in the
MISSION Menu
Target coordinates are calculated using aircraft
position, altitude, velocities, turret’s attitude, and
estimated or measured target slant range values.
o
The target is always assumed to be centered in the
video. Terrain elevation is presented at bottomcenter.
o
Target status is presented on the bottom-right
side
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34. Platform Coordinates

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Platform Coordinates
The Platform Coordinates field is located in the
furthest bottom left corner
It displays the aircraft’s geographic location as
measured by the internal GPS or provided by
external GPS/INS data
By default, the MX-15D displays aircraft location
in Degrees, Minutes (DD MM.MMM)
This coordinate format can be configured by the
operator on the MISSION Menu to any of the
following:
o
o
o
o
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DD.DDDDD (Degrees)
DD:MIN.MIN (Degrees, Minutes)
DD:MIN:SEC (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds)
MGRS (Military Grid Reference System)
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35. Platform Heading

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Platform Heading
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The Platform Heading field is located to the right
of Aircraft Coordinates
It Reports the aircraft’s heading relative to True
North
Heading is derived from the external GPS/INS
data provided from ATACNAV
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36. Platform Altitude

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Platform Altitude
The Aircraft Altitude Field is located to the right of
Aircraft Coordinates and below Aircraft Heading
It reports the aircraft’s altitude above sea-level, as
measured from the GPS receiver or external
GPS/INS data
The GPS receiver measures altitude in HeightAbove-Ellipsoid (HAE) but then converts to Mean
Sea Level (MSL) using an Earth Gravitational
Model (EGM) lookup
Display units can be configured by the operator
on the MISSION Menu
o
o
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Feet
Meters
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37. Target Coordinates

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Target Coordinates
The Target Coordinates field is located in the
Bottom Right
It displays the target’s geographic location
(lat/long), based on the calculation of the line-ofsight intersection with provided target elevation
The location data and the accuracy of that
measurement is determined by the current
measurement mode
As with Aircraft Coordinates, the coordinate
format may be selected in the MISSION Menu
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38. Range Source

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Range Source
The Range Source field is located to the left of
the Target Coordinates
It displays the system’s current measurement
mode for calculating target distance,
LOS (Line Of Sight) – passive estimation of slant
range based on line-of-sight intersection with the
target elevation provided by FCO workstation
LDR (Laser Designator Rangefinder) – active
laser measurement of slant range
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39. Target Bearing

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Target Bearing
The Target Bearing field is located directly above
the Range Source
It displays the bearing from the sensor to the
Target as measured from True North
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40. Slant Range

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Slant Range
The Slant Range field is located directly left of the
Range Mode
It displays the calculated or measured slant range
distance from the sensor to the target
The Slant Range units may be selected in the
MISSION Menu from the following:
o
o
o
o
o
Meters
Feet
Miles
Nautical Miles
Kilometers
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41. Target Elevation

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Target Elevation
The Target Elevation field is located directly left of
the Slant Range
It displays the elevation of the target, as
determined by one of four methods:
o
o
o
LOS – Target Altitude provided by MIMIR
Software
LOS – Entered manually in the MISSION Menu
LRF – Measured by the LRF
As with Aircraft Altitude, the units for target
elevation may be selected in the MISSION Menu
o
o
Feet
Meters
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42. Sensor Slew EO 2-6 – Recall All Steering Modes

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SENSOR SLEW
EO 2-6 – RECALL ALL STEERING MODES
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43. Slew Controls

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Slew Controls
While the Video Status Overlay is displayed,
there are four Hand Controller switches that
are used to exercise basic sensor steering
controls:
o
o
o
o
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FWD Switch – moves the turret to the
Forward position
AUTO / MANUAL Switch – Change the
steering mode to AUTO or MAN, allowing
slew input
AID/ZMULTI Switch – Changes to rate aided
steering modes and applies Zoom Multiplier
Slew Joystick – moves the turret in a
direction and speed proportionate to the
direction and pressure applied to the Slew
Joystick
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44. Tracking and Orientation

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Tracking and Orientation
Tracking and orientation graphics are the primary
overlay graphics an operator will use to assess
turret orientation and aiming. There are five
tracking and orientation graphics:
o
o
o
o
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Center Reticle (Crosshairs) – a reference
point that denotes image center and aiming of
the line-of-sight (LOS)
Turret Position scales – azimuth and
elevation reference scales that report the
turret’s current position
Next FOV marks – (not pictured on smooth
Zoom EOW) provides a reference indicator for
that previews the next Field-of-View (FOV) for
step-zoomed sensors (EON and IR)
North Indication – This arrow will rotate
dynamically to depict North relative to the
current Turret Azimuth and Elevation
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45. Steering Modes

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Steering Modes
The MX-15D features multiple Steering Modes
that will be introduced and discussed throughout
this lesson
The active Steering Mode will be displayed in the
Top Left:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
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STOW – Stow mode
FWD – Forward mode
MAN – Rate (Manual) mode
RAID – Rate Aid mode
AUTO – Auto Track (Geo-Position)
AAID – Auto Aid mode
SCAN – Autoscan mode
AVT – Automatic Video Tracker mode
When Zoom Multiplier (ZMULTI) is enabled, the
Steering Mode graphics will be displayed in
reverse video.
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46. Manual (MAN)

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Manual (MAN)
To allow for Slew to be functional, the Steering
Mode will be changed to Manual
On the Hand Controller
Press the AUTO / MANUAL Switch DOWN to
the MANUAL position
On the HOTAS LCS
Press the L1 Castle Switch PRESS
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The Steering Mode indicated in the upper left of
the sensor video changes from FWD to MAN
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47. Focus Distance

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Focus Distance
The MX-15D initializes in Manual Focus Mode,
indicated with a non-highlighted Focus Distance
in the Top Right
The Focus Distance at initialization will indicate
infinity (∞)
On an actual sensor this focus distance would be
appropriate for long range slant ranges, but it will
appear blurry in the PTT
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48. Focus Distance

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Focus Distance
Focus Distance is displayed in
meters and may be adjusted
manually with either controller:
On the Hand Controller
Adjust the FOCUS Dial DOWN
On the HOTAS LCS
Adjust the L8 Dial BACK (or UP)
The Focal Distance changes in
response to the inputs
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49. Geo Focus

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Geo Focus
The Focus may also be set to automatically track
with the calculated slant range by enabling Geo
Focus
On the Hand Controller
Press GEO FOCUS Top Button
Activation of Geo Focus, will be indicated with a
highlighted Focus Distance
The Focus Distance will be approximately the
same as the Slant Range:
o
19947 feet = 6080 meters
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50. AVT Source

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AVT Source
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The Automatic Video Tracker can receive video
from any of the selected cameras
AVT Source is usually VIC
It is possible to activate a track a contact in one
camera (IR) and then change the VIC to another
camera (EON) for identification
AVT Source may be set to a dedicated camera
through the AVT Menu
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51. Camera Status

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Camera Status
Field Of View – currently set to display degrees
Filters – none installed
Scene Contrast Mode
o
o
o
DFLT – Default
HIGH
LOW
Sensitivity
Black Level Offset
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52. Camera Status

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Camera Status
Field Of View – currently set to display degrees
Filters – none installed
Scene Contrast Mode
o
o
o
DFLT – Default
HIGH
LOW
Sensitivity
Black Level Offset
Focus Distance
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53. Sensor Stabilization EO 2-5 – Recall Alignment and Geographic Location Functions

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SENSOR STABILIZATION
EO 2-5 – RECALL ALIGNMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
FUNCTIONS
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54. Active Stabilization

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Active Stabilization
The sensor payloads are all
mounted to common structure within
the Turret called an Optical Bench
An Inertial Measurement Unit
(IMU) is also mounted to the Optical
Bench and measures all angular
movements used for stabilization as
well as steering
A feedback loop senses movement,
such as that caused by buffeting or
vibrations, and applies opposite
counter drive movement
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55. Sensor Stabilization

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Sensor Stabilization
Active stabilization of the Optical
Bench within the Turret
compensates for unwanted
movement or vibrations
Measurement of Position and
Orientation of the Optical Bench
provide the basis for both Turret
Steering and Line of Sight
Calculations
The MX-15D is able to provide
stable video with precise
coordinates from stand-off ranges
due to its stabilization and steering
systems
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56. Line-of-Sight Measurement

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Line-of-Sight Measurement
This Optical Bench is the basis for Line-of Sight
Measurements
Angular Measurements determine the orientation
of the Cameras on the Optical Bench
This Orientation is applied to a known platform
position to calculate the intersection of the
camera line-of-sight with the terrain elevation to
derive target coordinates
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57. Position Measurement

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Position Measurement
The MX-15D can receive position location from
two sources, an internal GPS receiver or
GPS/INS data received from the ATACNAV
The MX-15D houses a GPS Receiver that is
wired to an aircraft GPS Antenna through a GPS
Splitter
The MX-15D on the KC-130J also receives
ATACNAV GPS/INS data from Burma Mission
Software on the FCO Server
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58. Angular Measurement

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Angular Measurement
Angular measurement of the Optical Bench is
performed by the system using either of two
methods
The IMU may be aligned to earth during
initialization, after which it may provide direct 3axis measurement of the Optical Bench
orientation
Optical Bench orientation may also be measured
based on the azimuth and elevation relative to the
Yoke, the Yoke’s orientation relative to the aircraft
and the Aircraft’s 3-axis orientation
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59. INS Alignment

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INS Alignment
The IMU alignment to earth occurs during the INS
Alignment which begins automatically upon
initialization
There are four states to the INS Alignment:
o
o
o
o
VERTICAL
HEADING
ALIGNING
ALIGNED
The INS State is indicated in the Bottom Right, in
the Target Coordinates Field
The MX-15D Sensor Simulation represents the
VERTICAL, HEADING and ALIGNING states of
the IMU during its initialization in response to the
POWER switch
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60. INS Vertical Check

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INS Vertical Check
Immediately after start-up, the Target Information
in the bottom right corner indicate an INS State of
VERTICAL for a brief period of 10 seconds or
less
The VERTICAL state check performs a coarse
alignment to local vertical
The aircraft must not be accelerating during this
alignment however the check completes in just a
few seconds
This can be performed airborne if necessary, in
straight and level, unaccelerated flight
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61. INS Heading Check

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INS Heading Check
Once the VERTICAL state check is complete, the
INS alignment will progress to the HEADING
check
The HEADING state check performs a fine
alignment to local vertical. This state requires:
o
ATACNAV Position and Heading
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62. INS Aligning Check

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INS Aligning Check
After the HEADING state check is complete, the
INS alignment will progress to the ALIGNING
check
The ALIGNING state check performs heading
alignment. This state requires:
o
ATACNAV Position and Heading
This state check may take many minutes to
complete
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63. INS Aligned State

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INS Aligned State
Once the turret is fully aligned, the INS state
indications will provide one of two possible
indications:
o
o
If the turret is not pointed below the horizon,
this field will indicate NO LOS SOL
No Line of Sight coordinate solution may
be calculated
If the turret is pointed below the horizon, a
target coordinate will be displayed
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64. Steering Modes EO 2-6 – Recall All Steering Modes

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STEERING MODES
EO 2-6 – RECALL ALL STEERING MODES
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65. Overview

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Overview
As Introduced earlier, the MX-15D has various
steering modes that automatically adjust Turret
Azimuth and Elevation depending on operator
preference to:
o
o
o
Compensate for vehicle motion
Slew to a computer designated location
Hold the field-of-view on a given fixed target
These Steering Modes are:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
STOW – Stow mode
FWD – Forward mode
MAN – Rate (Manual) mode
RAID – Rate Aid mode
AUTO – Auto Track (Geo-Position)
AAID – Auto Aid mode
SCAN – Autoscan mode
AVT – Automatic Video Tracker mode
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66. STOW

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STOW
On the Hand Controller
Press the STOW Top Button
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The Steering Mode changes back to
STOW
The Turret is mechanically locked to
+105Az and 90 El with the payload
windows positioned under the Yoke to
protect them from debris or moisture
Sensor Video will still be available, but will
be dark gray
Slew will be unresponsive
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67. Forward (FWD)

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Forward (FWD)
Change the Steering Mode to FORWARD
o
o
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Press Hand Controller FWD button
Press HOTAS LCS L11 Forward and Press
L12
The Turret moves to the FWD position, as set in
the Operator Gimbal Menu, with default settings
are 0° Azimuth and -4° Elevation
The Sensor will not respond to slew inputs while
in FWD, and it is used primarily to assist operator
orientation of the sensor relative to the vehicle
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68. System Status Menu

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System Status Menu
The current Forward settings, along with
many other controls for turret steering may
be viewed and adjusted in the
OPERATOR GIMBAL Menu, which may
be accessed through the SYSTEM
STATUS Menu
On the Hand Controller
Press the MENU Top Button
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69. Menu Navigation

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Menu Navigation
When in a Menu, some Hand Controller and
HOTAS controls will change to support Menu
Navigation
Navigate the Menu Cursor from DONE, UP to
the OPERATOR GIMBAL
On the Hand Controller
o Press the ZOOM Switch UP to Navigate Up
On the HOTAS LCS
o Press L1 Switch FORWARD to Navigate Up
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70. Menu Navigation

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Menu Navigation
With a OPERATOR GIMBAL underlined
by the cursor, it may be activated with a
controller selection:
On the Hand Controller
o Press the MENU Top Button
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71. Operator Gimbal

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Operator Gimbal
The default AZIMUTH FWD and ELEVATION
FWD values may be set by the operator in the
Level 2 OPERATOR GIMBAL menu
For these settings to remain persistent between
restarts, they must be saved in a User Profile,
which will be discussed later in this lesson
Exit the OPERATOR GIMBAL Menu, with
DONE selected
o
o
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Press MENU Top Button
Press L1 PRESS
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72. FWD No Slew

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FWD No Slew
Verify SLEW is not responsive
o
o
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Press Slew Joystick up, down, left and right
Press L2 Transducer up, down, left and right
While in FWD, the turret does not respond to slew
inputs
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73. MANUAL (MAN)

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MANUAL (MAN)
Change the Steering Mode to MANUAL (MAN)
o
o
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Press Hand Controller AUTO / MANUAL
Switch DOWN to the MANUAL position
Press HOTAS LCS L1 Castle Switch PRESS
This changes the turret steering mode to the
MANUAL steering mode, but the Azimuth and
Elevation remain the same as when in FWD
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74. MAN Description

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MAN Description
In the MANUAL steering mode, the sensor is only
stabilized relative to the vehicle platform
Similar to as when observer is looking out of a
window at a fixed Azimuth and Elevation, as the
vehicle moves, so does the sightline
Slew the Sensor to the following:
o
o
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Left Azimuth = 270°
Elevation = 0°
The Reticle will be on a location on the far side of
the orbit, and will move left across the terrain as
the aircraft continues it’s left-hand orbit
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75. MAN Description

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MAN Description
Slew the Sensor to the following:
o
o
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Right Azimuth = 90°
Elevation = -20°
The Reticle will be on a location on the outside of
the orbit, and will move left across the terrain as
the aircraft continues it’s left-hand orbit
Note – The Sensor Simulation has a small
amount of jitter that is apparent when zoomed in
while in the Manual steering mode, which is not
representative of the actual sensor
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76. Elevation Sense

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Elevation Sense
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In All Steering Modes, a slew input UP moves the
Turret Up
This is determined, by the ELEVATION SENSE
setting the OPERATOR GIMBAL Menu, which is
set to Reverse (REV) by default
The normal (NORM) elevation sensitivity, is
similar to aircraft pitch control, in which a with a
slew input DOWN (or Back) moves the turret Up
This setting is not persistent unless it is saved
within the PROFILES Menu
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77. MAN Slew Exercise

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MAN Slew Exercise
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Slew to Azimuth 270°, Elevation -4° and select
a visually distinct location
Attempt to manually stabilize the sensor Reticle
on the selected location
Press the SLEW Joystick or HOTAS LCS L2 as
required to cancel out aircraft movement and
retain the sensor on the intended target
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78. Manual Stabilization

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Manual Stabilization
When in MAN steering mode, it requires a
constant slew input from the operator to maintain
the sensor Reticle on an intended target
Practice manually stabilizing the turret on the
following:
o
o
o
o
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A location in front of the aircraft
A location behind the aircraft
A location within the orbit
A location on the outside of the orbit
As the aircraft moves relative to the target, the
operator will have to adjust both azimuth and
elevation to maintain the Reticle on the intended
target
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79. RATE AID (RAID)

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RATE AID (RAID)
The MX-15D offers a Rate-Aided Steering Mode,
which when based on MAN is referred to as
RATE AID (RAID)
In this mode, an operator-entered slew rate is
applied to the basic MANUAL stabilization.
On the Hand Controller
Press the AID / ZMULTI Switch to the AID
On the HOTAS LCS
Press the L10 Ring Button
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The Steering Mode changes to indicate RAID
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80. RAID Slew UP

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RAID Slew UP
Input
RAID
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SLEW Up
As with MAN, the sensor Reticle move Up relative
to sensor video.
Release SLEW to the neutral position
In RAID, the sensor Reticle continue to move Up
based on the recently entered rate input, even
though slew input has stopped
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81. RAID Slew RIGHT

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RAID Slew RIGHT
Old
SLEW Right
The sensor Reticle continues to drift Up with the
previous rate input, and move Right with the new
rate input
Release the SLEW Joystick to the neutral
position
The sensor Reticle continues to move Up and
Right based on the cumulative rate input
Input
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82. RAID Slew DOWN

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RAID Slew DOWN
RAID
Press SLEW Joystick DOWN in short taps
until the upward drift has stopped
As additional DOWN slew inputs are detected,
the Up slew rate is decreased
After all previous Up slew inputs have been
countered by new Down slew inputs, the net
remaining rate input will be to the Right
Input
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83. RAID Slew LEFT

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RAID Slew LEFT
Input RAID
Old
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Press SLEW Joystick LEFT in short taps until
the right drift has stopped
Notice that as additional LEFT slew inputs are
detected, the Right slew rate is decreased.
After all old Right slew inputs have been
countered by new Left slew inputs, the net
remaining rate input will be Stationary.
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84. RAID Slew Exercise

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RAID Slew Exercise
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Acquire a moving target
Attempt to manually stabilize the sensor Reticle
on the moving target
Press the SLEW Joystick as required to input
rates and retain the sensor on the intended
target
In RAID, it should require less and less input over
time to stabilize on consistently moving target
If targets change course/speed, additional slew
rate updates will be required
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85. RAID Employment

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RAID Employment
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Since the system is sampling and reproducing
operator inputs there is potential for over-control,
resulting in operator-induced oscillations
One technique to avoid oscillations is to enter fine
slew inputs as a series of short taps instead of a
constant press
Practice using the SLEW joystick to slew and
manually stabilize the turret until you can keep
the sensor Reticle steady on an intended target
Rate Aided modes are also well suited for
tracking moving targets
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86. Automatic (AUTO)

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Automatic (AUTO)
Change the Steering Mode to AUTO
o
o
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Press Hand Controller AUTO / MANUAL
Switch DOWN to the MANUAL position
Press HOTAS LCS L1 Castle Switch PRESS
This changes the turret steering mode to the
Automatic (AUTO) steering mode, which is GeoStabilized
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87. AUTO Stabilization

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AUTO Stabilization
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In the AUTO steering mode, the sensor is geostabilized
Based on GPS/INS data, the turret is
automatically slewed to remain pointed at the
same geographic point
The Reticle will remain on the same location even
if the ITEL is moving
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88. AUTO Slew

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AUTO Slew
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Slew UP and Release
SLEW DOWN and Release
SLEW LEFT and Release
SLEW RIGHT and Release
The sensor Reticle moves while slew inputs are
active, and then remains stationary at the new
location when slew inputs ceases
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89. Sensor Zoom

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Sensor Zoom
Slew to Azimuth 270, Elevation -13 and select a
visually distinct location
There is an intersection near the orbit center
Use ZOOM to set Focal Length to
approximately 90
On the Hand Controller
o
Press the ZOOM switch UP to Zoom In
o
Press the ZOOM switch DOWN to Zoom Out
On the HOTAS LCS
o
Press the L7 Forward Castle Switch FWD or
Down to Zoom In
o
Press the L7 Switch BACK or Up to Zoom Out
The Focal Length Indication will increase from 9, up to a
maximum of 200
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90. Reticle Drift

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Reticle Drift
Despite geo-stabilization, errors in the sensor’s
navigation solution or the target elevation
provided to it will result in an apparent Reticle drift
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91. AUTO Slew Exercise

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AUTO Slew Exercise
Attempt to manually compensate for sensor
Reticle drift relative to the selected location
Slew as required to cancel out Reticle drift
and retain the sensor on the intended target
In AUTO, it should require minimal slew input
from the operator to maintain the sensor
crosshairs on an intended target
Normally, the only input required will be to correct
for a slight drift that is due to small coordinate or
target elevation errors
Practice Slewing in AUTO until you can keep the
sensor crosshairs steady on a precise target (the
corner of a building) despite the Reticle drift
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92. ZOOM MULTI Slew

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ZOOM MULTI Slew
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The MX-15D initializes with Zoom Multiplied
(ZMULTI) enabled, in which focal length (or
zoom), is considered to scale the available slew
rate
In a wide field of view, a fast slew rate is allowed,
but with narrower fields of view, the system
automatically reduces the slew rate to prevent
inadvertently slewing off of a target
ZMULTI is indicated with a reverse text highlight
around the steering mode
All previous images, as well as current image
depicts the AUTO steering mode with ZMULTI
active, as indicated by the white box surrounding
the steering mode
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93. Toggle ZMULTI

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Toggle ZMULTI
ZMULTI may be toggled with a control input, or
through the OPERATOR GIMBAL MENU
On the Hand Controller
Press the AID / ZMULTI switch down to
ZMULTI
The Steering Mode displays AUTO without a
highlight, indicating ZMULTI is disabled
Enable ZMULTI
The Steering Mode displays AUTO without a
highlight, indicating ZMULTI is disabled
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ZMULTI Slew Exercise
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Zoom Multiplier is apparent when applying slew
inputs
Select a visually distinct object to use as a
reference
Press the SLEW with full deflection RIGHT
and LEFT while trying to keep the target
within the video display
With ZMULTI Enabled, the sensor will slew
rapidly with maximum input, but it is still possible
to maintain the target within the FOV
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95. ZMULTI Disabled Slew

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ZMULTI Disabled Slew
Slew to the Intersection
Disable the ZOOM MULTIPLIER
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Press the AID / ZMULTI switch down to
ZMULTI
The Steering Mode displays AUTO without
highlight, indicating ZMULTI is disabled
Slew with full deflection RIGHT and LEFT
while trying to keep the target within the
video display
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96. ZMULTI Disabled Slew

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ZMULTI Disabled Slew
The sensor slews very rapidly, and it is nearly
impossible to maintain the target within the FOV
while using full slew inputs
Use Zoom Switch or L7 Castle Zoom Out
Observe the relative distance to the original
intersection
Because of the potential to rapidly slew off target,
Zoom Multiplier is usually always enabled
Use AID / ZMULTI Switch to enable ZMULTI
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97. ZMULTI Menu

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ZMULTI Menu
As introduced earlier, the ZMULTI may also be
enabled through the OPERATOR GIMBAL Menu
The magnitude of the scaling may be adjusted
with the associated Gain settings
o
o
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ZOOM MULT AZ GAIN
ZOOM MULT EL GAIN
These settings are not persistent unless they are
saved within the PROFILES Menu
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Menu Features
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Other OPERATOR GIMBAL Menu Features that
have not already introduced include the following:
AZIMUTH SENSE – controls azimuth slew
response, when in Reverse (REV) a Right slew
input would result in left turret movement
AZIMUTH GAIN and ELEVATION GAIN – sets
responsiveness of overall AZ/EL slew
STEERING FILTER – adjusts the responsiveness
to steering controls (100 will disable steering)
AUTONULL – resets the zero reference point for
the slew transducer, which could be the source of
steering drift
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99. AUTOSCAN

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AUTOSCAN
In addition, the AUTOSCAN Steering Mode may
be accessed through the OPERATOR GIMBAL
Menu
AUTOSCAN will automatically scan the turret left
and right in a width, relative to a azimuth, at a
fixed elevation and rate as specified by the user
in this menu
When combined with aircraft maneuvering
through a ladder, expanding box or grid search
pattern, AUTOSCAN may be useful to ensure
coverage of the assigned search zone
If you’ve Navigated to the OPERATOR GIMBAL Menu
Return to the Video Status Overlay
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100. Return to Orbit Center

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Return to Orbit Center
In AUTO, Slew the Sensor back to the Orbit
Center:
o
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Right Azimuth = 270°
Elevation = -13°
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101. AUTO AID (AAID)

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AUTO AID (AAID)
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As with MAN and RAID, AUTO has an Aided
mode, Auto Aid (AAID) which is well-suited for
tracking moving targets
Unlike RAID, in which Manual is aided based
solely off of gimbal rate inputs, AAID is based
on changes to the position calculated for AUTO
A Target State Estimator assumes that the rate of
position change is due to the movement of a ship,
vehicle, or aircraft, and will derive an estimated
course and speed
In AAID, the Turret is automatically slewed to a
track with an estimated course and speed
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102. AUTO AID (AAID)

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AUTO AID (AAID)
AUTO AID may be enabled by selecting AID while
AUTO is the current steering mode
On the Hand Controller
Press the AID / ZMULTI Switch to the AID
On the HOTAS LCS
Press the L10 Ring Button
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103. AAID Slew Exercise

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AAID Slew Exercise
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From the buildings and intersection at the
Center of the orbit, attempt to slew along the
road extending Northeast
As with RAID, AAID may be susceptible to
operator induced oscillations as a result of
excessive control inputs
One technique to avoid over control is to enter
slew inputs with multiple short taps instead of
consistent pressure
Short slew taps allows the operator to assess the
results of an input before applying additional
inputs
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104. Later

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Later
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105. Gimbal Menu

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Gimbal Menu
The MX-15D Turret has the following
temperature limitations:
o
o
Navigate the Menu Cursor from DONE,
UP to the GIMBAL
o
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Operating Range: -40° to 55°C
Storage Temperature: -55° to 85°C
Press the Hand Controller ZOOM Switch
UP to Navigate Up
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106. Gimbal Menu

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Gimbal Menu
Once GIMBAL is selected, as indicated by
the Cursor, it may be accessed by using
Menu Activate
Access the GIMBAL Menu
o
o
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Press the Hand Controller MENU Top
Button
Press the HOTAS LCS L1 Switch PRESS
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107. Gimbal Menu

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Gimbal Menu
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The Gimbal Processor Temperature and Gimbal
Humidity may be viewed on the GIMBAL Menu
These indications are only suitable as a general
overview of Gimbal conditions and do not replace
the external humidity indicators or the camera
temperature sensors as the primary source for
data relating to the operational limitations of the
system
The GIMBAL Menu provides other Gimbal Status
information, including Azimuth and Elevation
Stabilization, in microradians (normally 2-3µm),
which may affect steering accuracy
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108. Return to Video Status

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Return to Video Status
Return to the Video Status Overlay from a
Menu:
o
o
Press the MENU Top Button with DONE
selected
Press and Hold the MENU Top Button
for 2-seconds (regardless of what field
is selected)
If HOTAS L11 Switch is BACK
Set the HOTAS Throttle L11 Switch to
NEUTRAL
Even if the HOTAS L11 is set to back, the
Menu may still be exited by activating
DONE
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109. EOW Camera

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EOW Camera
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The MX-15D will initialize with the Video In
Command (VIC) set to the Electro-Optical Wide
(EOW) camera
It has a moderate continuous (smooth) zoom
The Focal Lengths provide HD Fields-of-View
(FOVs) that range from 30° to 2.9°
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110. System Status Menu 2-10 Recall all System Menus

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SYSTEM STATUS MENU
2-10 RECALL ALL SYSTEM MENUS
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111. System Status Menu

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System Status Menu
As introduced earlier, the MX-15D has multiple
features that may be accessed and configured
through menus
Access the System Status Menu
o
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Press the Hand Controller MENU Top Button
Set the HOTAS LCS L11 Pinkie Toggle
Switch to the BACK position
The current Menu is always displayed in the Title
Bar, along the top of the Menu
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112. Level 2 Menus

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Level 2 Menus
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The Menu Structure is arranged in a three level
hierarchy
Level 1 is the System Status Menu, which may be
accessed directly from the Video Status Overlay
by activating the MENU button or L11 switch
In the System Status Menu, the Level 2 SubMenus are displayed along the left side
Within Level 2 Sub-Menus for some of the
systems, such as sensor payloads, Level 3
Miscellaneous Menus may be accessed
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113. System Status

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System Status
The top nine lines of the System Status Menu
displays the primary MX-15D sub-systems and
their Status
The Center field indicates sub-system ALARMS
o
o
o
And the Right field indicates subsystem MODE
o
o
o
o
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OK
MINOR
MAJOR
STARTUP
OPERATIONAL
STOWED
FAILED
Amplifying details for any Alarms or Failures may
be accessed through the ALARMS sub-menu
The Sensor Simulation in the PTT does not
currently model extensive system failures or
ALARMS
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114. Exit Menu

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Exit Menu
As introduced earlier, a flashing underline Cursor
is currently present in the ◄DONE► field, the
activation of which from any Level 1 or Level 2 Menu
will exit the Menu and return to the Video Status
Overlay
Activation of the field highlighted by the Cursor is
accomplished through the Controller
o
o
o
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Press the Hand Controller MENU Top Button
Press the HOTAS LCS L1 Switch
Set the HOTAS LCS L11 Pinkie Toggle
Switch to the NEUTRAL position
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115. Menu Navigation 2-10 Recall all System Menus

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MENU NAVIGATION
2-10 RECALL ALL SYSTEM MENUS
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116. Access System Status

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Access System Status
All Level 2 Menus are accessed through the
Level 1 System Status Menu
Access the System Status Menu
o
o
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Press the Hand Controller MENU Top Button
Set the HOTAS LCS L11 Pinkie Toggle
Switch to the BACK position
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117. Navigation Switches

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Navigation Switches
When a Menu is displayed, some Controller
switch functions change for menu navigation, field
selection, and field inputs
The following switches are used to control Menu
Navigation:
o
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Hand Controller ZOOM Switch
HOTAS LCS L1 Switch FORWARD/BACK
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118. Navigate Up

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Navigate Up
Navigate Up to the ◄GIMBAL► Menu Field
o
o
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Press and Hold the Hand Controller ZOOM
switch UP
Press and Hold the HOTAS LCS L1 Switch
FORWARD
The Cursor will be moved one field with a
momentary activation of a Menu Navigation Input,
and will continue to move as long as the Menu
Navigation input is held
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119. Navigate Down

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Navigate Down
Navigate Down to the ◄ALARMS► Menu Field
o
o
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Press and Hold the Hand Controller ZOOM
switch DOWN
Press and Hold the HOTAS LCS L1 Switch
BACK
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120. Menu Fields

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Menu Fields
The cursor will only be between available fields,
of which there are three types:
o
o
o
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◄Action Fields
►Value Fields◄
Data Entry Fields
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121. Selectable Fields

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Selectable Fields
Action Fields are annotated with two arrows
pointed outwards
o
Action Fields generally allow Menu Access, such
as:
o
o
o
Level 2 – Systems Menus
Level 3 – Miscellaneous Menus
Alarms display
Or feature activation, such as:
o
o
o
o
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◄Action Fields
BIT
FACTORY DFLT
PATTERNS
DONE
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122. MENU Selection

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MENU Selection
If the flashing underline cursor is on a Selectable
Field, pressing the MENU Top Button or LCS L1
PRESS will select the current field
With the ◄ALARMS► Menu Field Selected
o
o
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Press the Hand Controller MENU Top Button
Press the HOTAS LCS L1 Switch PRESS
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123. Built In Test (BIT)

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Built In Test (BIT)
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Some MX-15D Sub-systems are equipped with a
Built-In-Test (BIT)
A BIT may be initiated from the SYSTEM
STATUS Menu for the all sub-systems
In addition, a BIT may be commanded for a subsystem on it’s Level 2 Sub-Menu
BITs are not represented in the Sensor Simulation
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124. Navigate to Video I/O

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Navigate to Video I/O
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Navigate Up to the VIDEO I/O Menu
Select VIDEO I/O to enter the Level 2 Menu
The VIDEO I/O provides operator control for the
digital and analog video matrix switches and
overlay generators that are within the DMCU
It controls configuration of any camera to any
video output, as well as the presence of overlay
graphics on each output
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Menu Sections
Title Bar
Status Indications
In addition to the Title Bar, Level 2 Menus also
have the following sections:
Status Indicators – Display measured
information related to a sensor or system control
(cannot be modified)
►Value Fields◄ – Configuration parameters the
operator can modify to set new values
◄Action Fields► – Commands that operators
execute to initiate an action or display a new
menu
Value Fields
Action Fields
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126. Value Fields

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Value Fields
Value Fields are annotated with two arrows
pointed inwards:
o
Value Fields allow for a toggling of available
values, such as:
o
o
o
ON/OFF
SMALL / MEDIUM / LARGE
Or the adjustment of a numeric value.
The VIDEO I/O MENU has multiple Value Fields,
providing Operator Selection of the following:
o
o
o
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►Value Fields◄
AVT INPUT – sets camera used as the AVT
Source
SOURCE – sets which camera is routed to a
given Digital or Analog Video Output
OVERLAY – sets whether a Video Output
channel Graphical Overlay is ON or OFF
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127. Value Field Changes

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Value Field Changes
The Value Field settings may be changed with
controller input:
o
o
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Hand Controller SENS (IRIS/GAIN) Switch
HOTAS LCS L1 Switch LEFT/RIGHT
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128. Value Field Changes

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Value Field Changes
Navigate to the DIGITAL VIDEO 1 SOURCE
Input Field
Toggle the Value Field setting between the
available VIC, EOW, EON, FSD, SEE and IR
o
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Hand Controller SENS (IRIS/GAIN) Switch
HOTAS LCS L1 Switch LEFT/RIGHT
Because the PTT is representing Digital Output 1,
the video displayed will change
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129. Set DigVid1 to VIC

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Set DigVid1 to VIC
Set the DIGITAL VIDEO 1 SOURCE back to
VIC
Any MENU may be exited at any time, regardless
of field selection by performing any of the
following:
o
o
o
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Pressing and Holding the Hand Controller
MENU Top Button
Pressing and Holding the LCS L1 Switch
PRESS
Setting the LCS L11 Switch to NEUTRAL
Exit the VIDEO I/O MENU and return to the
Video Status Overlay
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MISSION MENU
EO 2-10 – RECALL ALL SYSTEM MENUS
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131. Mission Menu Exercise

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Mission Menu Exercise
As Introduced earlier, the Status Graphics may be
adjusted in the MISSION Level 2 Menu, which
may be accessed through the System Status
Menu
Access the System Status Menu
o
o
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Press the Hand Controller MENU Top Button
Set the HOTAS LCS L11 Pinkie Toggle
Switch to the BACK position
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132. Menu Switches

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Menu Switches
Navigate to the MISSION Field:
o
o
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Hand Controller ZOOM Switch
HOTAS LCS L1 Switch FORWARD/BACK
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Mission Menu
The MISSION Menu allows for the Operator to
configure the Status Graphics formats displayed
on the Video Status Overlay
DATE, LOCAL TIME, UTC OFFSET – may be
set here for display in case a valid GPS signal is
absent
AIRCRAFT and TARGET LOCATION – sets the
format to one of the following:
o
o
o
o
Navigate to the following, cycle through
options and set:
o
o
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DD.DDDDD (Degrees)
DD:MIN.MIN (Degrees, Minutes)
DD:MIN:SEC (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds)
MGRS (Military Grid Reference System)
AIRCRAFT LOCATION, set to DD.MIN.MIN
TARGET LOCATION, set to MGRS
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134. Mission Menu

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Mission Menu
AIRCRAFT and TERRAIN ALTITUDE – sets the
format to either:
o
o
SLANT RANGE – sets the format to one of the
following:
o
o
o
o
o
Meters
Feet
Miles
Nautical Miles
Kilometers
Navigate to the following, cycle through
options and set:
o
o
o
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Feet
Meters
AIRCRAFT Altitude, set to FEET
TARGET ALTITUDE, set to FEET
SLANT RANGE, set to FEET
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Mission Menu
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The MISSION MENU also includes controls for
Laser Rangefinder and Terrain Altitude
LRF TIMEOUT – sets the interval in seconds in
which the LDR will fire when the mode is set to
RANGE AUTO. The Laser Designator
Rangefinder (LDR) will be discussed later in this
lesson
TERRAIN ALTITUDE SOURCE – allows operator
to toggle between LASER and MANUAL
TERRAIN ALTITUDE – when above SOURCE
set to MANUAL, allows operator to manually
enter a target elevation (units will be those set
above)
If a target is stationary, but DTED is inaccurate,
an operator may measure the target once with
the laser and then set the elevation manually to
avoid unnecessary laser emissions
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136. Exit Mission Menu

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Exit Mission Menu
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Exit the MISSION Menu and return to the
Video Status Overlay
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137. Digital Overlays Menu EO 2-10 – Recall all System Menus

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DIGITAL OVERLAYS MENU
EO 2-10 – RECALL ALL SYSTEM MENUS
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138. Digital Overlays Menu

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Digital Overlays Menu
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Access the Digital Overlays Menu
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139. Digital Overlay Menu

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Digital Overlay Menu
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The Digital Overlay Menu allows the operator to
individually configure the Video Status Overlay
Fields that are present on each Digital Video
Output
The Video Output is selected in the top
SELECTED DIGITAL OUTPUT Input Field
The settings for the selected output are
configured in the remaining fields
While most Input Fields provide for a simple
ON/OFF Control, AZ/EL INDICATORS and
OVERLAY COLOR provide more options
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140. AZ/EL Indicators

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AZ/EL Indicators
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The AZ/EL INDICATORS Input Field allows the
operator to toggle between the SCALE Azimuth
and Elevation indications introduced earlier and
PICTO
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141. AZ/EL Indicators

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AZ/EL Indicators
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When PICTO is active, the AZ/EL Indications on
the Video Status Overlay will be a Pictograph of
the Turret relative to the aircraft
Toggle the AZ/EL to PICTO
o Hand Controller SENS (IRIS/GAIN)
Switch
o HOTAS LCS L1 Switch LEFT/RIGHT
Exit the DIGITAL OVERLAY Menu and return
to the Video Status Overlay
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142. AZ/EL Pictograph

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AZ/EL Pictograph
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The Azimuth and Elevation Scales are no longer
present on the Middle Left and Bottom Center of
the Video Status Overlay
A Pictograph is now present displaying Turret
Elevation relative to the Yoke and Turret Azimuth
relative to the nose of the Aircraft
In addition to indicating Azimuth and Elevation,
the relative size of the Field of View is also
represented by the size of the wedge
When Zooming the cameras later in this lesson,
these Pictograph wedges will get smaller to
indicate a narrower field of view
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143. Overlay Color

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Overlay Color
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Access the DIGITAL OVERLAY Menu
Select the OVERLAY COLOR Input Field
For Digital Overlays, the Overlay Color may be
changed to provide contrast for the scene
background, especially for monochrome cameras
Toggle the values between the available
Colors: WHITE, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW,
MAGENTA and CYAN
Set OVERLAY COLOR as GREEN and exit the
Menu
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144. Color Video Status

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Color Video Status
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Even on color camera video, the available
Overlay Colors still offer significant contrast with
typical scenes
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145. Analog Overlays

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Analog Overlays
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The HH+ MOP is equipped with High Definition
displays and video encoders, so that the primary
video used is Digital High Definition
Some legacy data links, decoders and displays
are only compatible with legacy Standard
Definition Analog video
These SD Analog video outputs may differ from
HD Digital outputs in size, resolution and
graphical information
If necessary, SD Analog overlays may be
configured separately through the ANALOG
OVERLAYS Level 2 Menu
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Analog Differences
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When the LOS Reticle is displayed on Analog
Overlays, it will only display a simple crosshair,
and never the Stadiametric Reticle
While Digital Overlays are configured by output,
Analog Overlays are configured by Camera Type
(EOW, EON, IR)
Analog Overlays are monochrome, so OVERLAY
COLOR is not available, replaced with
FOREGROUND and BACKGROUND (Highlight)
Intensity, where 100 is WHITE and 0 is BLACK
Fused (FSD) Video is not available on Analog
Displays
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ZOOM
EO 2-4 – RECALL ALL SENSOR PAYLOADS AND CONTROLS
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Camera Zoom
The EOW, EON and IR cameras may be adjusted
through various Zoom settings to facilitate area
recognition and target observation
These Zoom settings correlate to a camera’s
Focal Length (FL) as measured in millimeters and
presented to the right of the VIC indication
The focal length is an optical measurement that
describes how strongly a system converges light
In sensor applications, a longer FL is associated
with larger magnification of distant targets (or
Zoom)
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149. Fields of View and Regard

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Fields of View and Regard
• The FL directly affects the Field-of-View (FOV)
which is usually measured in degrees and
describes the width of the area covered by
camera video
FOR: 922.8 ft
• In turn, the FOV correlates to Field-of-Regard
(FOR) which takes into account the slant range
to target in order to describe the width of the
video as a linear measurement
EOW
FL: 94
FOV: 2.9°
• For example, if the EOW camera is zoomed in
to a Focal Length of 94 mm, its Field of View is
2.9° wide (for digital HD displays)
• Over a slant range of 3.0 nautical miles, this
FOV will display a Field-of-Regard that is
approximately 922.8 feet wide
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150. Zoom

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Zoom
Each of the four sensors offer various Focal
Lengths or “Zoom Levels”
Zoom Controls are applied to the current Video in
Command (VIC), which is displayed in the Top
Center
The Primary Indication for Focal Length is the
numerical graphic field in the Top Right
Smaller Focal Lengths indicate less effective
Zoom and wider fields of view (FOVs)
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151. Zoom EOW

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Zoom EOW
Zoom will be introduced with the VIC set to EOW,
since it has a continuous Focal Length range
available from 9-94mm
Set VIC to EOW
o
o
Press HOTAS RCS R2 Switch LEFT to set
VIC to EOW
Press the Hand Controller VIC Switch UP
repeatedly to toggle through available VICs
until EOW is displayed
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152. Zoom Controls

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Zoom Controls
Focal Length / Zoom may be set through the
hand controls:
o
The Hand Controller ZOOM Switch
UP to Zoom IN
DOWN to Zoom OUT
o
On the HOTAS LCS L7 Forward Castle Switch
FORWARD (or Down) to Zoom In
BACK (or Up) to Zoom Out
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Zoom Out
Zoom out to the minimum Focal Length
o
o
Press and hold the Hand Controller ZOOM
switch DOWN to Zoom Out
Press and hold the HOTAS L7 Switch BACK
(or Up) to Zoom Out
The Focal Length Indication will decrease to
minimum value of 9mm
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154. Zoom In

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Zoom In
Zoom In to the maximum Focal Length
o
o
Press and Hold the Hand Controller ZOOM
switch UP to Zoom In
Press and Hold the HOTAS L7 Switch
FORWARD (or DOWN) to Zoom In
The Focal Length Indication will increase steadily
to a maximum value of 94mm
The Zoom is also apparent in the video display,
as small objects gradually become larger within
the display
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155. Pictograph Indications

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Pictograph Indications
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In addition to the Focal Length numerical values,
the Pictograph indications will change
As Focal Length and zoom increase steadily to a
maximum value of 94mm, the FOV wedges will
get smaller
As Focal Length and zoom decrease, the FOV
wedges will get larger
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156. Digital Zoom

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Digital Zoom
In addition to the Optical Zoom that Focal Length
adjustment provides, the MX-15D also offers
Digital Zooms for all cameras
Digital Zoom, Electronic Zoom or E-Zoom, takes
the center of the current image and digitally
enlarges it within the display
Digital Zoom is a stepped zoom for all cameras
For EOW digital zooms of 1.5x (pictured), 2.0x
and 4.0x are available
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157. Digital Zoom In

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Digital Zoom In
Digital Zoom is activated through the controllers
by one of two methods:
o
o
o
Zoom In after maximum Focal Length has
been reached
o
o
Zoom Commands
Hand Controller 2X Top Button
HOTAS L3 PRESS
Press the Hand Controller ZOOM switch Up
Press the HOTAS L7 Switch FORWARD
With each Zoom In command, the Digital Zoom
value will increase
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158. Digital Zoom Out

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Digital Zoom Out
Zoom Out until no Digital Zoom is applied
o
o
Press the Hand Controller ZOOM switch
Down
Press the HOTAS L7 Switch BACK
With each Zoom Out command, the Digital Zoom
value will decrease
When the Digital Zoom indication disappears,
only Optical Zoom is being applied
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159. Direct Digital Zoom

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Direct Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom may also be applied to any focal
length with a direct control input
Activate Digital Zoom
o
o
Press the Hand Controller 2X Top Button
Press the HOTAS LCS L3 PRESS
For the EOW camera, a Digital Zoom value
changes to 1.5X regardless of Focal Length
Each subsequent activation of 2X will increase
Digital Zoom to 2.0X, 4.0X and then back to none
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160. Reset Overlay

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Reset Overlay
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Access the DIGITAL OVERLAY Menu
Change AZ/EL INDICATIONS back to SCALE
Change COLOR back to WHITE
Return to the Video Status Overlay
Zoom Out to a Focal Length of 9mm
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161. Focus EO 2-4 – Recall All Sensor Payloads and Controls EO 2-8 – Recall All Focus Modes and Controls

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FOCUS
EO 2-4 – RECALL ALL SENSOR PAYLOADS AND CONTROLS EO 2-8
– RECALL ALL FOCUS MODES AND CONTROLS
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162. Focus Modes

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Focus Modes
The cameras on the MX-15D have three Focus
Modes available:
o
o
o
Manual
Geo Focus
Geo Focus with Trim
Assuming Geo Focus is still active from earlier in this
lesson (indicated by highlighted Focus Distance)
Disable GEO FOCUS
o
o
Press the Hand Controller GEO FOCUS Top
Button
Press the HOTAS L8 Dial PRESS
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163. Manual Focus

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Manual Focus
The MX-15D initializes in the Manual Focus
mode, where the Focus Distance (FD) indicated
in the Top Right responds directly to adjustments
of the FOCUS Dial
The Focus Distance is displayed in meters and is
indicative of the center distance for the depth-offield in which objects should be in focus
Manual Focus is indicated by a non-highlighted
Focus Distance
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164. Focus Closer

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Focus Closer
Manually adjust the Focus closer
o
o
Adjust the Hand Controller FOCUS Dial
DOWN
Adjust the HOTAS LCS L8 Dial BACK (or
UP)
The Focus Distance decreases in response to
manual FOCUS dial inputs
Focus response in the Sensor Simulation is
slower than on the actual sensor, in which the
rate of FOCUS Dial adjustment will rapidly
increase changes to Focus Distance
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165. Focus Farther

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Focus Farther
Manually adjust the Focus further
o
o
Adjust the Hand Controller FOCUS Dial UP
Adjust the HOTAS LCS L8 Dial FORWARD
(or DOWN)
The Focus Distance increases in response to
manual FOCUS dial inputs
The Sensor Simulation does not accurately depict
Focus affects, in which objects appear either in or
out of focus based on their proximity to the focus
distance and the focus depth of field
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166. Geo Focus

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Geo Focus
Unlike Manual Focus, Geo Focus automatically
adjusts Focus Distance based on the calculated
slant range to Target
Activate GEO FOCUS
o
o
Press the Hand Controller GEO FOCUS Top
Button
Press the HOTAS LCS L8 Dial PRESS
When GEO FOCUS is active, the Focus Distance
will be displayed with a highlight and will change
based on Slant Range
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167. Geo Focus Response

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Geo Focus Response
Slew the Sensor
The scene automatically maintains focus, with the
Focus Distance constantly adjusted by the
system based on the computed slant range
As with other MX-15D geographic location
functions, Geo Focus requires that the INS be in
an aligned state for it function
Position, angular, elevation and navigational
errors may adversely affect Geo Focus
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168. Geo Focus Trim

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When the Geo-Focus is enabled, the operator
can set a trim offset percentage between 0 and
±99% by using the same inputs as manual focus:
o
o
Hand Controller FOCUS Dial
HOTAS LCS L8 Dial
The Trim Percentage is displayed directly below
Focus Distance and is also highlighted
Trim is a fine focus adjustment that compensates
for geographic errors or variations in atmospheric
conditions
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169. Decrease Trim

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Decrease Trim
Decrease GEO FOCUS Trim
o
o
Adjust the Hand Controller FOCUS Dial
DOWN
Adjust the HOTAS LCS L8 Dial BACK (or
UP)
The Trim Percentage value decreases
The Sensor Simulation has a large depth of field
such that Geo Focus Trim settings are unlikely to
have a visible effect
On the actual sensor, Geo Focus Trim is most
likely to be used in the EON with very large Focal
Lengths due to their narrower depths of field
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170. Increase Trim

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Increase GEO FOCUS Trim
o
o
Adjust the Hand Controller FOCUS Dial UP
Adjust the HOTAS LCS L8 Dial FORWARD
(or DOWN)
The Trim Percentage value increases
The Trim Percentage value will persist as long as
Geo Focus is active
If Trim is no longer desired, the Trim Percentage
should be adjusted to 0%
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171. EOW Camera Features EO 2-4 – Recall All Sensor Payloads and Controls

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EOW CAMERA FEATURES
EO 2-4 – RECALL ALL SENSOR PAYLOADS AND CONTROLS
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172. EOW Camera

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EOW Camera
• As Introduced earlier, the MX-15D
EOW camera is a relatively wide
angle camera that outputs high
resolution color video in daylight
environments that are unimpeded
by visual obscurations such as
clouds, dust or fog
EOW
• It consists of a continuous zoom
lens that adjusts focal length
through a range from 9 – 94 mm
with HD Fields of View from 30.0°
to 2.9°
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EOW Employment
Operators would use the EOW sensor to
locate an area of interest within a scene
and then center the LOS reticle over a
subject
They might zoom into the maximum
capabilities of the EOW lens
For a more detailed observation,
operators would switch to the higher
magnification capabilities of the EON
sensor to examine the subject
If the subject moves out of the EON
sensor’s view, the operator would switch
back to the EOW sensor to re-acquire
the subject
EOW
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174. EOW Specifications

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EOW Specifications
Detectable wavelengths: 400 – 1000 nm
Focal Lengths: 9 – 94 mm
Fields of View: 30.0° – 2.9°
Digital Zoom: 1.5X, 2X, 4X
Automatic Shutdown: -20° C or 70° C
Start after Automatic Shutdown: -10° C
(14° F) or 60° C (140° F)
Pixel Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Available video processing modes:
o Scene Contrast: High, Low, Default
o Sensitivity: Auto, Auto with offsets,
Manual
o Black Level Offset: Manual
Focus range: 3m to infinity (∞)
Filters: Color (COL), Near Infrared (NIR)
EOW
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175. EOW Reticle

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EOW Reticle
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The EOW Reticle for Digital HD displays is a fixed
size regardless of Focal Length
The PTT does not accommodate Analog video,
so the Sensor Simulation will not display a
Standard Reticle
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176. Access EOW Menu

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Access EOW Menu
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Access the EOW Menu
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177. EOW Menu

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EOW Menu
The EOW Status Indicators are self-explanatory
indications for controls and settings entered
through the Hand Controller or HOTAS
The Value Fields also provide redundant controls
for some Hand Controller inputs:
o
o
o
o
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EZOOM
Black Level (Offset)
Scene
Gate
Additionally, the Value Fields include the only
controls for enabling and disabling Temporal and
Spatial processing
Navigate to and Select ◄MISC► to view the
EOW MISCELLANEOUS Menu
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178. EOW MISC Menu

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EOW MISC Menu
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The Miscellaneous Menu displays temperatures
of the EOW components
The EOW will automatically shutdown at +70° C
or -20°
Once one of these limits has been reached, the
system will not restart until it is cooler than +60°
C or warmer than -10°
Select ◄DONE► to return to the Level 2 EOW
Menu
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179. Temporal and Spatial EO 2-4 – Recall All Sensor Payloads and Controls

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TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL
EO 2-4 – RECALL ALL SENSOR PAYLOADS AND CONTROLS
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180. Temporal Processing

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Temporal Processing
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Navigate the Cursor to the TEMPORAL PROC
Value Field
Temporal Processing applies a temporal filter to
the video in order to reduce temporal (timevarying) noise
Activation of Temporal Processing may help
remove pixel flicker or momentary variations from
the image
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181. Temporal Processing

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Temporal Processing
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Activate Temporal Processing
o Hand Controller SENS (IRIS/GAIN)
Switch
o HOTAS LCS L1 Switch LEFT/RIGHT
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182. Spatial Processing

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Spatial Processing
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Navigate the Cursor to the SPATIAL PROC
Value Field
Spatial processing activates Local Area
Processing (LAP) resulting in edge and contrast
enhancement of the image
SPA is applied to the large area of interest only
Spatial Processing may help sharpen low
contrast images viewed through haze
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183. Spatial Processing

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Spatial Processing
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Activate Spatial Processing
o Hand Controller SENS (IRIS/GAIN)
Switch
o HOTAS LCS L1 Switch LEFT/RIGHT
In the Sensor Simulation, the effects of
Spatial Processing are exaggerated and
when combined with AUTO Sensitivity
(which will be introduced later) will result in
an image that is not representative of the
actual sensor
Return to the Video Status Overlay
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184. TEM and SPA

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TEM and SPA
When Temporal and Spatial
Processing are active, indications
will appear in the Top Center of
the Video Status Overlay, left of
the VIC
SPA indicates that Spatial
Processing is active
TEM indicates that Temporal
Processing is active
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185. EOW Filters EO 2-4 – Recall All Sensor Payloads and Controls

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EOW FILTERS
EO 2-4 – RECALL ALL SENSOR PAYLOADS AND CONTROLS
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186. EOW Filters

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EOW Filters
The EOW Camera has two filters available, which
divides the spectral response of the EOW camera
into two bands
The Color (COL) Filter passes energy in the
visible spectrum from 400-700 nm
The Near Infrared (NIR) Filter passes energy
from 700 – 1000 nm, allowing for detection of
non-overt beacon and lasers, including the MX15D LI-N
The active Filter is displayed in the Top Right,
next to Focal Length
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187. Filter Controls

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Filter Controls
The Filter may be toggled with control inputs:
o
o
The Hand Controller MAN/AUTO / FILTER
Switch
The HOTAS LCS L9 Forward Rocker
The EOW initializes with the COL Filter selected
The EOW Level 2 Menu displays the current
FILTER, but does not provide selection controls
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188. EOW NIR Filter

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EOW NIR Filter
Toggle the EOW Filter to NIR
o
o
Press the Hand Controller MAN/AUTO /
FILTER Switch DOWN to FILTER
Press the HOTAS LCS L9 Forward Rocker
FORWARD or BACK
The Filter indication changes from COL to NIR
and the EOW video changes to monochrome
Non-overt beacons and visualization of the LI-N
laser are not represented in the Sensor
Simulation
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189. EOW COL Filter

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EOW COL Filter
Toggle the EOW Filter back to COL
o
o
Press the Hand Controller MAN/AUTO /
FILTER Switch DOWN to FILTER
Press the HOTAS LCS L9 Forward Rocker
FORWARD or BACK
The Filter indication changes from NIR back to
COL and the EOW video changes to color
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190. Exposure Gates EO 2-4 – Recall All Sensor Payloads and Controls

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EXPOSURE GATES
EO 2-4 – RECALL ALL SENSOR PAYLOADS AND CONTROLS
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191. EOW Exposure Gates

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EOW Exposure Gates
Camera exposure may be optimized to an
operator defined area of interest
This area of interest is defined by a Gate Size
relative to the LOS Reticle
The EOW initializes with the LARGE Exposure
Gate active, but there are four Gate sizes
available:
o
o
o
o
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SMALL (Pictured)
MEDIUM
LARGE
X-LARGE
The Exposure Gate should not be confused with
the AVT Gate, which will be discussed later in this
lesson
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192. Gate Hand Controls

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Gate Hand Controls
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The size of the EOW Exposure Gate may be
controlled from the Hand Controller when the
EOW is VIC by selecting the IR GATE Top Button
When the Gate Size is adjusted, Gate graphics
will momentarily appear on the video to indicate
the currently active Exposure Gate
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193. Gate Menu Controls

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Gate Menu Controls
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The GATE Size is also displayed and may be
adjusted within the EOW Level 2 Menu
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194. EOW X-LARGE Gate

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EOW X-LARGE Gate
Toggle the GATE Size
o
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Press the Hand Controller IR GATE Top
Button
The X-LARGE Gate Graphic appears for
approximately 3 seconds
Note – In the Sensor Simulation, the Exposure
Gate provides graphical indications only and does
not have an effect on video appearance
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195. EOW Gate Toggle

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EOW Gate Toggle
Toggle the GATE Size
The SMALL Gate Graphic appears for
approximately 3 seconds
Toggle the GATE Size
The MEDIUM Gate Graphic appears
Toggle the GATE Size
The LARGE Gate Graphic appears (Pictured)
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196. Disable SPA & TEM

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Disable SPA & TEM
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Before moving on to the next lesson segment,
complete the following:
Disable Temporal (TEM) Processing
Disable Spatial (SPA) Processing
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197. EO Sensitivity

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EO Sensitivity
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198. EO Sensitivity

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EO Sensitivity
The MX-15D EO cameras have two Sensitivity
modes, which control the overall contrast of the
EO sensor image:
o
o
MANUAL
AUTO
In addition, the AUTO Mode may be modified with
Operator Entered Offsets
The Sensitivity Mode and Setting is displayed in
the Top Right of the Video Status Overlay
The Sensitivity values are retained for each
camera and are displayed, but not adjusted, in
the EOW and EON Level 2 Menus
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199. EO Sensitivity Controls

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EO Sensitivity Controls
The Sensitivity may be adjusted with control
inputs:
o
o
o
o
The Hand Controller MAN/AUTO / FILTER
Switch for Mode Selection
The Hand Controller SENS (IRIS/GAIN)
Switch to Adjust Settings
The HOTAS LCS L1 Castle 5-way Switch
PRESS for Mod Selection
The HOTAS LCS L1 Castle 5-way Switch
LEFT/RIGHT to Adjust
In the PTT, the Hand Controller SENS
Switch may be labelled as IRIS/GAIN
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200. AUTO Sensitivity

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AUTO Sensitivity
The MX-15D should initialize in AUTO
Sensitivity mode, with AUTO in the Top
Right of the Video Status Overlay
In this mode, the system is automatically
controlling sensitivity of the image to
maintain overall contrast of the Scene
If AUTO Mode is not selected
o
o
Press the Hand Controller AUTO/MAN /
FILTER Switch UP to AUTO/MAN
Press the HOTAS LCS L1 Castle PRESS
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201. Simulated AUTO

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Simulated AUTO
The AUTO Sensitivity Mode of the Sensor
Simulation is prone to runaway to the maximum
value, resulting in a washed-out display
Additionally, the Simulator’s AUTO with Offsets
result in a much more significant adjustment than
on the actual sensor
To avoid degraded video, a Manual Sensitivity
Setting of M+50 may be used in most simulated
conditions
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202. AUTO with Offsets Up

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AUTO with Offsets Up
If Sensitivity adjustments are made while in
AUTO, the indications will change to AUTO
with Offsets
Adjust Sensitivity UP
o
o
Press and hold the SENS (IRIS/GAIN)
Switch UP
Press and hold the HOTAS LCS L1
Castle Switch RIGHT
The AUTO indication is replaced with A+##,
where ## equals the sensitivity offset up to
A+99
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203. AUTO with Offsets

Down
Adjust Sensitivity DOWN
o
o
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Press and hold the SENS (IRIS/GAIN)
Switch DOWN
Press and hold the HOTAS LCS L1
Castle Switch LEFT
The A+## indication will momentarily
change back to AUTO when the Offset
reaches zero, before changing to A-##,
where ## equals the sensitivity offset down
to A-99
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204. MANUAL Sensitivity

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MANUAL Sensitivity
Change the Sensitivity Mode to MANUAL
mode
o
o
Press the Hand Controller AUTO/MAN /
FILTER Switch UP to AUTO/MAN
Press the HOTAS LCS L1 Castle PRESS
The Sensitivity indication has changed from A-##
to M+##, where ## is the manual sensitivity
setting equivalent to the most recent value set by
AUTO
In Manual Mode, the operator has direct control
over Sensitivity (Contrast) settings with an
available range of M+0 to M+121
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205. MANUAL Adjustments

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MANUAL Adjustments
Adjust the Manual Sensitivity to M+50
o
o
Press the Hand Controller SENS (IRIS/GAIN)
Switch UP or DOWN
Press the HOTAS LCS L1 Castle LEFT or
RIGHT
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206. Black Level Offset EO 2-4 – Recall All Sensor Payloads and Controls

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BLACK LEVEL OFFSET
EO 2-4 – RECALL ALL SENSOR PAYLOADS AND CONTROLS
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207. Black Level Offset

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Black Level Offset
All MX-15D cameras have Black Level Offset
controls, which control the overall brightness of
the sensor image
o
o
EO Cameras always provide this as a manual
control
The mid-wave Infrared (IR) detector provides
both an AUTO and Manual control
The Offset Setting is displayed in the Top Right of
the Video Status Overlay, immediately below
Sensitivity
As with Sensitivity, the Offset values are retained
for each camera
Offset values are also displayed and may be
adjusted in the Level 2 Menus
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208. Offset Controls

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Offset Controls
The Offset may be adjusted with control
inputs:
o
o
The Hand Controller OFFSET Switch
The HOTAS LCS L1 Castle 5-way Switch
FORWARD/BACK
Changing of the Offset Mode in IR is
accomplished with the same MAN/AUTO
Toggle as EO Sensitivity, which will be
discussed in detail later in this lesson
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209. Offset Down

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Offset Down
Momentarily press the OFFSET switch DOWN
As with Sensitivity, the Offset values will continue
to change as long as the control input is active
Press and hold the OFFSET switch DOWN
As the value decreases, the scene will become
darker
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210. Offset Up

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Offset Up
Press and hold the OFFSET switch UP
As the value increases, the scene will become
brighter
As with monitor Contrast and Brightness controls,
the current Sensitivity and Offset controls will
affect each other
An Offset value that looks best with Sensitivity of
M+50 may be too bright with Sensitivity of M+60
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211. Offset 50

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Offset 50
Set Offset to 50
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212. Scene Contrast EO 2-4 – Recall All Sensor Payloads and Controls

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SCENE CONTRAST
EO 2-4 – RECALL ALL SENSOR PAYLOADS AND CONTROLS
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213. Scene Contrast

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Scene Contrast
The last video processing mode that is common
between all three cameras is Scene Contrast
Possible indications are:
o
o
o
DFLT – for normal scene contrasts
HIGH – adjusts for scenes with high contrast
LOW – adjusts for scenes with low contrast
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214. Scene Controls

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Scene Controls
Scene contrast settings are toggled with the
SCENE Top Button
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215. Scene HIGH

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Scene HIGH
Press the SCENE Top Button
The indication has changed from DFLT to HIGH
Note – The Sensor Simulation does not provide
accurate video representations of SCENE
contrast settings
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216. Scene LOW

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Scene LOW
Toggle the Scene mode to LOW
The indication has changed from HIGH to LOW
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217. Scene DFLT

Toggle the Scene mode back to DFLT
The indication has changed back to DFLT
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218. Video In Control (VIC)and Sub-VIC EO 2-4 – Recall All Sensor Payloads and Controls

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VIDEO IN CONTROL (VIC)AND
SUB-VIC
EO 2-4 – RECALL ALL SENSOR PAYLOADS AND CONTROLS
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219. Video in Control (VIC)

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Video in Control (VIC)
The Video In Control designates which camera
will be adjusted by Operator Controls
While all cameras may be viewed at any time via
the MX-15D and the Aircraft Video Matrix
Switches, only the camera selected as VIC will be
adjusted with Operator Controls
These camera-specific controls include:
o
o
o
o
o
o
Zoom
Focus
Sensitivity
Offset
Scene
Filter
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220. VIC Indications

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VIC Indications
The current camera (EOW, IR, EON, FSD) is
displayed in the Top Center
When the current camera is the Video-in-Control
(VIC) sensor , it will be displayed with a highlight
The Harvest HAWK MOP has multiple displays
that can display video from all cameras full-time
When a camera is not the VIC sensor, the
camera graphic in the Top Center displayed in
normal text.
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221. VIC Controls

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VIC Controls
The VIC sensor may be changed with control
inputs:
o
o
The Hand Controller VIC Switch UP
The HOTAS RCS R2 Center 4-way Switch
The Hand Controller VIC will cycle through EOW,
EON, IR and FSD
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222. VIC Controls

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VIC Controls
The HOTAS R2 allows the Operator to directly
select a sensor as VIC without cycling
o
o
o
o
UP – VIC to Fused (FSD)
DOWN – VIC to IR
LEFT – VIC to EOW
RIGHT – VIC to EON
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223. VIC to EON

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VIC to EON
Change the VIC to Electro-Optical Narrow
(EON)
o
o
Press the Hand Controller VIC switch UP
Press the HOTAS RCS R2 Switch RIGHT
The VIC indication changes to EON
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224. Sub-VIC

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Sub-VIC
Because the EON actually comprises of two
camera payloads, the Daylight (DL) and ShortWave Infrared (SWIR), two Sub-VIC Modes
appear under EON
As with the VIC indication, the Highlight indicates
which Sub-VIC is currently active
Sub-VIC is also available for FSD VIC Modes to
toggle between EO and IR Sub-VICs
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225. Sub-VIC Controls

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Sub-VIC Controls
The Sub-VIC sensor may be changed with control
inputs:
o
o
The Hand Controller VIC Switch DOWN
The HOTAS LCS L7 Forward Castle 5-way
Switch PRESS
Both controls will cycle Sub-VIC through the two
available options DL:SW
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226. Sub-VIC EON-SW

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Sub-VIC EON-SW
Change the Sub-VIC mode to EON-SW
o
o
Press the Hand Controller VIC Switch
DOWN
Press the HOTAS LCS L7 Forward Castle 5way Switch PRESS
The Sub-VIC indications change to SW, and the
video changes to display the Standard Definition
monochrome SWIR detector
The Sensor graphics in the Top Right now
indicate the current EON-SWIR settings
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227. Sub-VIC EON-DL

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Sub-VIC EON-DL
Change the Sub-VIC mode to EON-DL
The Sub-VIC indications change to DL, and the
video changes to display the color High Definition
EON-DL Camera
The Sensor graphics in the Top Right now return
to the current EON-DL settings, which are not
affected by changes made to EON-SW
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228. VIC to IR

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VIC to IR
Change the VIC to Infrared (IR)
o
o
Press the Hand Controller VIC switch UP
Press the HOTAS RCS R2 Switch RIGHT
The VIC indication changes to IR
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229. VIC to EOW

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VIC to EOW
Change the VIC to Electro-Optical Wide (EOW)
o
o
Press VIC switch UP
Press the HOTAS R2 Switch LEFT
The VIC indication changes to EOW
Regardless of the settings in FSD, the EOW
Camera will return to its previous VIC settings
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230. EON-DL Camera Features EO 2-4 – Recall All Sensor Payloads and Controls

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EON-DL CAMERA FEATURES
EO 2-4 – RECALL ALL SENSOR PAYLOADS AND CONTROLS
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231. Set VIC to EON-DL

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Set VIC to EON-DL
Change the VIC to Electro-Optical Narrow
(EON)
o
o
Press the Hand Controller VIC switch UP
Press the HOTAS RCS R2 Switch RIGHT
The VIC indication changes to EON, with a SubVIC indication of DL
The EON-DL initializes at it’s shortest Focal
Length, 600mm
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232. EON-DL Camera

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EON-DL Camera
The MX-15D EON-DL camera is a High
Definition two megapixel camera with very
narrow fields of view that outputs high
quality color video in daylight environments
that are unimpeded by visual obscurations
such as clouds, dust or fog
The EON-DL offers a four stepped focal
lengths of 600mm, 1200mm, 1900mm and
3200mm, which provide HD Fields of View
of 0.92°, 0.46°, 0.29° and 0.17°
EON
The EON-DL camera provides the largest
Focal Lengths, narrowest Fields of View and
largest aperture for the highest available
resolution image at stand-off ranges of all
MX-15D sensors
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233. EON-DL Specifications

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Detectable wavelengths: 400 – 650 nm
Focal Lengths: 600, 1200, 1900, 3200mm
HD Fields of View: 0.92°, 0.46°, 0.29° and 0.17°
Digital Zoom: 2X, 4X
Automatic Shutdown: -20° C or 70° C
Start after Automatic Shutdown: - 10° C (14° F) or 60°
C (140° F)
Pixel Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Available video processing modes:
o Scene Contrast: High, Low, Default
o Black Level Offset: Manual
o Sensitivity: Auto, Auto with offsets, Manual
Focus range: 200m to infinity (∞)
Filters: None
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EON
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234. EON Reticle

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EON Reticle
The EON and IR Cameras feature a Stadiametric
reticle with marks at fixed intervals that is
displayed in HD digital video outputs to provide
assistance while aiming
The position of the reticle in the IR Narrow FOV
(NFOV) video overlay remains at the center of the
video
The position of the reticle in all other IR/EON
FOV’s is offset to match the IR NFOV line of sight
The reticle will resize to compensate for FOV
changes, taking up 1/4 of most FOVs and 1/3 of
Very Narrow FOVs (VNFOV)
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235. EON FOV Marks

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EON FOV Marks
All stepped zoom cameras provide Next FOV
graphics that identify the area of the current
display that will be visible within the next
narrowest FOV
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236. EON Zoom Controls

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EON Zoom Controls
Unlike the EOW, the EON-DL camera has four
stepped Focal Lengths rather than a continuous
Zoom
Changes to the Focal Length are made with the
same controls as EOW, but are changed one step
per Zoom input
o
o
The Hand Controller ZOOM Switch
The HOTAS LCS L7 Forward Castle Switch
To command a subsequent step, Zoom input
must be released and then reapplied
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237. FL 1200

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FL 1200
Zoom In one step of the Focal Length
o
o
Press the Hand Controller ZOOM switch UP
Press the HOTAS L7 Switch FORWARD (or
Down)
The Focal Length Indication will increase to
1200mm, with the Reticle roughly 1/3 of the
display
The Zoom is also apparent in the video display,
as small objects gradually become larger within
the display
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238. FL 1900

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FL 1900
Zoom In one step of the Focal Length
The Focal Length Indication will increase to
1900mm
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239. FL 3200

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FL 3200
Zoom In one step of the Focal Length
The Focal Length Indication will increase to
3200mm
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240. Digital Zoom In

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Digital Zoom In
Zoom In one additional step past the
maximum Focal Length
A 2X Digital Zoom is now applied to the 3200mm
Focal Length and indicated in the Video Status
Overlay
As introduced earlier, MX-15D also offers Digital
Zooms for all cameras, with digital zooms of 2.0x
(pictured) and 4.0x available for the EON-DL
As with the EOW, digital zoom may be activated
with a Zoom command from the maximum Focal
Length, by activation of the 2X Top Button or
through the EON-DL Level 2 Menu
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241. Digital Zoom In

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Digital Zoom In
Zoom In one additional step digital step
A 4X Digital Zoom is now applied to the 3200mm
Focal Length and indicated in the Video Status
Overlay
In 4X, the video will appear blocky, as a single
pixel within the camera is now being presented at
four-times its original size
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242. Exit Digital Zoom

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Exit Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom may be exited by either Zooming out
while it is applied, or activating the 2X Top Button
while the maximum value is active
Press Hand Controller 2X Top Button to
disable Digital Zoom
Set Focal Length to 1900mm
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243. Access EON Menu

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Access EON Menu
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244. EON-DL Menu

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EON-DL Menu
When the EON-DL Camera is active, activation of
the EON Menu will display the EON-DL Level 2
Menu, which is the same as the EOW Menu
The Status Indicators are self-explanatory
indications for controls and settings entered
through the Hand Controller or HOTAS
The Value Fields indications and controls:
o
o
o
o
o
o
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TEMPORAL PROC
SPATIAL PROC
EZOOM
LEVEL (Black Level Offset)
SCENE SETUP
GATE
Navigate to and Select ◄MISC► to view the
EON-DL MISCELLANEOUS Menu
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245. EON-DL MISC Menu

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EON-DL MISC Menu
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The Miscellaneous Menu displays temperatures
of the EON-DL components
The EON will automatically shutdown at +70° C
or -55°
Once one of these limits has been reached, the
system will not restart until it is cooler than +60°
C or warmer than -45°
Select ◄DONE► to return to the Level 2 EONDL Menu
Return to the Video Status Overlay
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246. Video Processing

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Video Processing
The EON-DL Camera has the same video
processing modes as the EOW Camera,
including:
o
o
o
o
o
o
Sensitivity: AUTO, AUTO with Offsets, Manual
Offset
SCENE: DFLT, HIGH, LOW
Exposure Gate: SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, XLARGE
Spatial (SPA)
Temporal (TEM)
Practice activating each of these controls
now, and then return them to their current
settings
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247. EON-SW Camera Features EO 2-4 – Recall All Sensor Payloads and Controls

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EON-SW CAMERA FEATURES
EO 2-4 – RECALL ALL SENSOR PAYLOADS AND CONTROLS
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248. Sub-VIC to EON-SW

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Sub-VIC to EON-SW
Change the Sub-VIC to Electro-Optical Narrow
(EON-SW)
o
o
Press the Hand Controller VIC switch DOWN
Press the HOTAS LCS L2 Switch PRESS
The Sub-VIC indication changes to SW
Because EON-DL was set to 1900mm Focal
Length, the EON-SW will start at the same Focal
Length
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249. EON-SW Camera

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EON-SW Camera
The MX-15D EON-SW camera is a
Standard Definition Short-Wave
Infrared detector with narrow fields of
view that outputs high quality
monochrome video in environments
that have low light or obscurations such
as haze, thin clouds, or fog
It offers the same four stepped Focal
Lengths 600mm, 1200mm, 1900mm
and 3200mm with SD Fields of View of
0.92°, 0.46°, 0.29° and 0.17°
The EON-SW camera provides detection
of all laser payloads, as well as
penetration of haze
EON
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250. EON-SW Specifications

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EON-SW Specifications
Detectable wavelengths: 950 – 1650 nm
Focal Lengths: 600, 1200, 1900,
3200mm
HD Fields of View: 0.92°, 0.46°, 0.29° and
0.17°
Digital Zoom: 2X, 3X
Automatic Shutdown: -20° C or 70° C
Start after Automatic Shutdown: -10° C
(14° F) or 60° C (140° F)
Pixel Resolution: 640 x 480
Available video processing modes:
EON
o Scene Contrast: High, Low, Default
o Black Level Offset: Manual
o Sensitivity: Auto, Auto with offsets,
Manual
Focus range: 200m to infinity (∞)
Filters: All Pass (AP), 1064nm (DES),
1570nm (LRF)
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251. Zoom Controls

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Zoom Controls
As with EON-DL, the EOW-SW camera has four
stepped Focal Lengths
Changes to the Focal Length are made with the
same controls as EON
o
o
The Hand Controller ZOOM Switch
The HOTAS LCS L7 Forward Castle Switch
Because the EON-SW is a Standard Definition
sensor, it’s video will appear with a 4:3 aspect
ratio within the 16:9 aspect ratio HD display
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252. FL 600

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FL 600
Zoom out to Focal Length 600
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253. FL 1200

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FL 1200
Zoom In one step of the Focal Length
The Focal Length Indication will increase to
1200mm
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254. FL 1900

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FL 1900
Zoom In one step of the Focal Length
The Focal Length Indication will increase to
1900mm
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255. FL 3200

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FL 3200
Zoom In one step of the Focal Length
The Focal Length Indication will increase to
3200mm
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256. Digital Zoom In

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Digital Zoom In
Zoom In one additional step past the
maximum Focal Length
A 2X Digital Zoom is now applied to the 3200mm
Focal Length and indicated in the Video Status
Overlay
Digital zooms of 2.0x (pictured) and 3.0x are
available for the EON-SW
As with the EOW, digital zoom may be activated
with a Zoom command from the maximum Focal
Length, by activation of the 2X Top Button or
through the EON-SW Level 2 Menu
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257. Digital Zoom In

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Digital Zoom In
Zoom In one additional digital step
A 3X Digital Zoom is now applied to the 3200mm
Focal Length and indicated in the Video Status
Overlay
In 3X, the video will appear blocky, as a single
pixel within the camera is now being presented at
three times its original size
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258. Exit Digital Zoom

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Exit Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom may be exited by either Zooming out
while it is applied, or activating the 2X Top Button
while the maximum value is active
Disable Digital Zoom
Set Focal Length to 600mm
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259. AP Filter

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AP Filter
The EON-SW has three filters available
o
All Pass (AP) – Passes all
wavelengths to the SWIR detector for
imaging
o
Laser Rangefinder (LRF) – passes
1570nm wavelength to SWIR detector
for imaging of the Rangefinder laser
spot
o
Designator (DES) – passes 1064nm
wavelength to the SWIR detector for
imaging of the Designator laser spot
The Sensor Simulation will represent
the graphics for filter selection, but not
the scene appearance or laser
visualization
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260. DES Filter

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DES Filter
Toggle the EON-SW Filter to DES
o
o
Press the Hand Controller MAN/AUTO /
FILTER Switch DOWN to FILTER
Press the HOTAS LCS L9 Forward Rocker
FORWARD or BACK
The Filter indication changes from AP to DES,
and on the actual sensor, video detail would be
drastically reduced except for the location of the
laser designator spot
Visualization of the LDR Designator laser spot is
not represented in the Sensor Simulation
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261. EON-SW LRF Filter

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EON-SW LRF Filter
Toggle the EON-SW Filter to LRF
The Filter indication changes from DES to LRF,
and on the actual sensor, video detail would be
drastically reduced except for the location of the
laser rangefinder spot
Visualization of the LDR Rangefinder laser spot is
not represented in the Sensor Simulation
Toggle the EON-SW Filter back to AP
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262. Access EON Menu

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Access EON Menu
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Access the EON Menu
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263. EON-SW Menu

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EON-SW Menu
When the EON-SW Camera is active, activation
of the EON Menu will display the EON-SW Level
2 Menu
The Status Indicators are the same as for EOW
and EON-DL
The Value Fields indications and controls:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
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TEMPORAL PROC
SPATIAL PROC
EZOOM
LEVEL (Black Level Offset)
SCENE SETUP
GATE
POLARITY
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264. EON-SW POLARITY

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EON-SW POLARITY
The EON-SW also has a POLARITY control, that
may be activated with the:
o
o
o
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EON-SW Level 2 Menu
Hand Controller POL Top Button
HOTAS LCS L5 Thumb Button
While the settings are labelled as BLACK HOT,
WHITE HOT, it is a simple inversion of the
imagery
SWIR detection is not affected by heat
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265. Video Processing

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Video Processing
The EON-SW Camera has the same video
processing modes as the EOW and EON-DL
Cameras, including:
o
o
o
o
o
o
Sensitivity: AUTO, AUTO with Offsets, Manual
Offset
SCENE: DFLT, HIGH, LOW
Exposure Gate: SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, XLARGE
Spatial (SPA)
Temporal (TEM)
Practice activating each of these controls as
desired, and then return them to their current
settings
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266. IR Camera Features EO 2-4 – Recall All Sensor Payloads and Controls

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IR CAMERA FEATURES
EO 2-4 – RECALL ALL SENSOR PAYLOADS AND CONTROLS
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267. Set VIC to IR

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Set VIC to IR
Change the VIC to Infrared (IR)
o
o
Press the Hand Controller VIC switch UP
Press the HOTAS RCS R2 Switch DOWN
The VIC indication changes to IR
The IR initializes at it’s shortest Focal Length, 34
mm
It is normal during startup for COOLING To
appear in the Sensor Status Graphics of IR video
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268. Infrared (IR) Camera

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Infrared (IR) Camera
The mid-wave infrared (IR) sensor is a
thermographic imaging camera that outputs
monochromatic (grayscale) video
Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) energy is emitted
from all bodies that are warmer than absolute
zero, and is detectable in any lighting condition,
including absolute darkness
IR can easily detect targets which are otherwise
concealed from daylight cameras due to visual
camouflage or shadowing
Since mid-wave IR waves have longer
wavelengths and lower frequencies than visible
light waves, they penetrate many obscurations
and may be observed through thin clouds, fog or
dust
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269. IR Specifications

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IR Specifications
• Detectable wavelengths: 3400 – 5200 nm
• Focal Lengths: 34, 170, 850, 1275 mm
• HD Fields of View: 31.54°, 6.46°, 1.29°, 0.86°
• Digital Zoom: 2X, 4X
• Automatic Shutdown: -55°C or 75°C
Start after Automatic Shutdown: - 38°C to +58°C
• Pixel Resolution: 1280 x 1024
• Available video processing modes
o Scene Contrast: High, Low, Default
o Sensitivity: Auto, Manual
o Black Level Offset: Auto, Manual
• Focus range: 2m to infinity (∞)
• Filters: None
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IR
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270. IR Cooling

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IR Cooling
The IR detector is temperature sensitive, and
when first initialized, the IR sensor Focal Plane
Array (FPA) must be cooled down to 77° K
This is indicated by the presence of a flashing IR
COOLING message in the Sensor Status
messages
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271. IR Reticle

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IR Reticle
The EON and IR Cameras feature a Stadiametric
reticle with fixed marks that are displayed in HD
digital video outputs to provide assistance while
aiming
The position of the reticle in the IR Narrow FOV
(NFOV) video overlay remains at the center of the
video
The position of the reticle in all other IR/EON
FOV’s is offset to match the IR NFOV line of sight
The reticle will resize to compensate for FOV
changes, taking up 1/4 of most FOVs and 1/3 of
Very Narrow FOVs (VNFOV)
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272. IR FOV Graphics

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IR FOV Graphics
As with EON, the IR display includes Next FOV
graphics that identify the area of the current
display that will be visible within the next
narrowest FOV
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273. IR Zoom Controls

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IR Zoom Controls
The IR camera has four stepped Focal Lengths
Changes to the Focal Length are made with the
same controls as EON
o
o
The Hand Controller ZOOM Switch
The HOTAS LCS L7 Forward Castle Switch
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274. FL 170

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FL 170
Zoom In one step of the Focal Length
The Focal Length Indication will increase to
170mm
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275. FL 850

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FL 850
Zoom In one step of the Focal Length
The Focal Length Indication will increase to
850mm
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276. FL 1275

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FL 1275
Zoom In one step of the Focal Length
The Focal Length Indication will increase to 1275
mm
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277. Digital Zoom In

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Digital Zoom In
Zoom In one additional step past the
maximum Focal Length
A 2X Digital Zoom is now applied to the 1275 mm
Focal Length
Digital zooms of 2.0x (pictured) and 4.0x are
available for the IR
Digital zooms may be activated with a Zoom
command from the maximum Focal Length, by
activation of the 2X Top Button or through the IR
Level 2 Menu
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278. Digital Zoom In

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Digital Zoom In
Zoom In one additional digital step
A 4X Digital Zoom is now applied to the 1275mm
Focal Length and indicated in the Video Status
Overlay
In 4X, the video will appear blocky, as a single
pixel within the camera is now being presented at
three times its original size
Disable Digital Zoom
Set Focal Length to 34mm
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279. Access IR Menu

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Access IR Menu
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Access the IR Menu
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280. EON-SW Menu

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EON-SW Menu
The Status Indicators are the same as for the
other sensor payloads
The Value Fields indications and controls:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
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TEMPORAL PROC
SPATIAL PROC
EZOOM
LEVEL (Black Level Offset)
SCENE SETUP
GATE
POLARITY
A CALIBRATE Activity Field is also available
Navigate to and Select ◄MISC► to view the
IR MISCELLANEOUS Menu
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281. IR Temperature Limits

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IR Temperature Limits
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The Miscellaneous Menu displays temperatures
of the IR components
The IR will automatically shutdown at +70° C or 55°
Once one of these limits has been reached, the
system will not restart until it is cooler than +60°
C or warmer than -45°
Select ◄DONE► to return to the Level 2 IR
Menu
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282. IR Polarity

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IR Polarity
The IR Camera has a POLARITY control,
that may be activated with the:
o
o
o
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IR Level 2 Menu
Hand Controller POL Top Button
HOTAS LCS L5 Thumb Button
Unlike the SWIR Settings, IR BLACK HOT
will depict hot objects as black while WHITE
HOT will depict hot objects as white
The Sensor Simulation does not depict
physics-based appearance of objects in the
IR camera, but will represent “hot-spots” on
active vehicles
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283. IR Polarity

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IR Polarity
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Toggle the POLARITY Setting to WHITE HOT
The appearance of the video display inverts, such
that formerly black objects are now presented as
white
Toggle the POLARITY Setting back to BLACK
HOT
Return to the Video Status Overlay
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284. Video Processing

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Video Processing
The IR Camera has many of the same video
processing modes as the EOW and EON
Cameras, including:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Sensitivity: AUTO, Manual
Offset: AUTO, Manual
SCENE: DFLT, HIGH, LOW
Exposure Gate: SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, XLARGE
Spatial (SPA)
Temporal (TEM)
POLARITY
Practice activating each of these controls as
desired, and then return them to their current
settings
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285. IR Calibration EO 2-4 – Recall All Sensor Payloads and Controls

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IR CALIBRATION
EO 2-4 – RECALL ALL SENSOR PAYLOADS AND CONTROLS
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286. IR Calibration

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IR Calibration
The IR image quality will be affected by with
changing temperatures within both the sensor
hardware and the observed scene
Sensor changes are common as the sensor may
start on the ground in high temperatures and then
cool as the aircraft climbs to altitude and
accelerates
Scene changes are caused by changing sun
angles, weather or other sources (engines, fires,
HVAC)
The illustration to the right is of an uncalibrated IR
image with static vertical artifacts and poor
contrast
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287. IR Calibration

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IR Calibration
As variations occur, IR video will become
increasingly washed out or “noisy”
Additionally, over it’s lifespan, the IR detector will
also develop non-responsive pixels
To restore image quality, operators can recalibrate the IR sensor to compensate for dead
pixels and reset the dynamic range of thermal
energy for the current scene that is assigned to a
grayscale representation
The illustration to the right is of the same scene
after an IR calibration has been performed
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288. IR Calibration Controls

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IR Calibration Controls
An IR Calibration can be performed from either
the:
o
o
IR Level 2 Menu
Hand Controller IR CAL Top Button
The IR CAL Top Button will activate a 1-POINT IR
CAL
The Sensor Simulation will initialize with some IR
noise that may be removed with a CALIBRATION
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289. IR CAL 1-POINT

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IR CAL 1-POINT
Press the Hand Controller IR CAL Top Button
IR video will grey out and a flashing
CALIBRATING message will appear
A 1 POINT IR CAL should take less than 20
seconds, and is used most commonly in normal
operations
It utilizes a single thermal signature profile to
remove the most common artifacts
A 1 POINT calibration should be performed as
needed for equipment temperature changes or
every time the scene setup is changed
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290. IR CAL 2-POINT

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IR CAL 2-POINT
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A 2 POINT IR CAL takes approximately 100
seconds and should only be used if several 1
Point calibrations have failed to improve the
image
It utilizes two thermal signature profiles for
calibration, an internal IR-blackened heat diode
that is used as a controlled, variable, known
temperature source followed by a scene-based 1
Point calibration
By measuring known temperatures of the control
source, the system recalculates the pixel NonUniformity Correction (NUC) tables, temporarily
overriding the factory calibrated tables loaded in
the system memory, until the turret is powered
down
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291. Operator Payload Menu EO 2-4 – Recall All Sensor Payloads and Controls

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OPERATOR PAYLOAD MENU
EO 2-4 – RECALL ALL SENSOR PAYLOADS AND CONTROLS
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292. OPERATOR PAYLOAD Menu

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OPERATOR PAYLOAD Menu
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Access the OPERATOR PAYLOAD Menu
Some settings for the EOW, EON and IR
cameras are set in the OPERATOR PAYLOAD
Menu instead of in each Camera’s Menu
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293. OPERATOR PAYLOAD Menu

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OPERATOR PAYLOAD Menu
The Operator Payload Menu allows the operator to set
the initial parameters of each camera payload:
ZOOM SENSE – adjusts ZOOM Response to control
inputs, in Reverse (REV) a Zoom input of UP/FWD
would result in ZOOM OUT
EOW ZOOM GAIN – Sets responsiveness to ZOOM
inputs
IR / EON INIT ZOOM – Sets startup focal length for
each camera
FOCUS GAIN – Sets responsiveness to FOCUS
inputs
NEAR FOCUS – Sets degree of focus adjustment to
have greater precision at one end of focal range:
o
o
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Small value – more focus adjustments for close
subjects
Large value – more focus adjustment for far subjects
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294. Test Patterns

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Test Patterns
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The PATTERNS Field at the bottom of
OPERATOR PAYLOAD Menu will activate a test
pattern for the EON-DL, EON-SW and IR which
may be useful for configuring video displays or
encoders
The Sensor Simulation does not represent test
patterns (MX-15D EON-DL Test Pattern Pictured)
Exit the Menu and return to Video Status
Overlay
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295. Automatic Video Tracking (AVT)

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Automatic Video Tracking (AVT)
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296. Automated Video Tracking

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Automated Video Tracking
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The MX-15D has four Automatic Video Tracking
(AVT) modes that command turret steering mode
in order to track visually distinct objects within the
video
The Sensor Simulation provides basic graphical
AVT indications and simple centroid and area
tracking based on pixel contrast within the scene
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297. AVT Indications

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AVT Indications
All AVT Status Graphics are presented in the Top
Left
AVT Input displays the source sensor that is
being utilized for automatic video tracking
o
AVT Algorithm (Mode) displays the current AVT
tracking algorithm that is being applied for
automatic video tracking
o
o
o
o
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The AVT input is typically VIC, but may be
selected within the VIDEO I/O menu between
VIC, EOW, EON, IR or FSD
CENT (Centroid)
COR-A (Correlation-Auto)
COR-M (Correlation-Manual)
SCENE (Scenelock)
When AVT is active and steering the turret, the
Steering Mode indication will change to AVT
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AVT Operating States
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The AVT has four operating states:
o
Disabled – AVT is not active (steering mode
will NOT indicate AVT)
o
Acquisition – AVT Gate is displayed, allowing
the user to size and position it over the desired
target
o
Locked (pictured) – AVT is actively steering
the turret to track a target selected by the user
during the Acquisition state (steering mode will
indicate AVT). User may enter secondary
steering inputs to offset the crosshairs from the
tracked target
o
Coast – AVT has lost the target but continues to
maintain steering control along the last path of
movement while the AVT attempts to reacquire the target. If the target is not reacquired within 10 seconds, the AVT state will
revert to Disabled and Steering Mode will revert
to AAID (INS) or RAID (without INS)
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Acquisition Window
The Acquisition Track Window is present during
the Acquisition state and identifying the area
within which the AVT will search for a target
The Acquisition Track Window may be sized by
the operator using the either the
o
o
Three sizes are available and should be based on
target size to assist with acquisition
o
o
o
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Hand Controller AVT GATE / AVT MODE
Switch UP to AVT GATE
HOTAS LCS L3 Thumb Rocker DOWN
SMALL (Pictured)
MEDIUM
LARGE
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300. Target Detection

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Target Detection
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Target Detection graphics are present during the
Acquisition state, indicating areas within the Track
Window with contrast that is suitable to establish
an AVT track
The Target Detection is indicated as a rectangle
with the corners pointed in for CENT and corners
pointed out for COR-A and COR-M
Targets closest to the center of the reticle will
have priority to track
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301. Tracking Gate

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Tracking Gate
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The Tracking Gate is present during a locked
state indicating the area that is currently being
tracked
The Tracking Gate is a rectangle with the corners
pointed out
During Coast Mode, the Tracking Gate will flash
as it attempts to reacquire a track, during which
time the operator may slew the turret to attempt
to manually place the intended target within the
flashing Tracking Gate
The Sensor Simulation does not allow for slew
inputs during Coast
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302. AVT Hand Controller

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AVT Hand Controller
On the Hand Controller, AVT is configured and
controlled through the following inputs:
o
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AVT MODE / AVT GATE switch
UP to AVT GATE – cycles the AVT
Acquisition Window through three
available sizes
DOWN to AVT MODE – cycles the AVT
Algorithm through the four available
states
AVT Button
Pressing and holding – activates AVT
Acquisition State
Releasing activates AVT Locked State
AVT will terminate when another steering mode is
commanded
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303. Center on Target

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Center on Target
Center Reticle on Intended Target
o
o
o
o
Toggle AVT Mode through SCENE, COR-A,
COR-M back to CENT
o
o
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Set the VIC to IR
Slew the Turret to AZ 270, EL -13
Zoom into Focal Length of 850mm
Center the Reticle on a black object on top of
one of the structures
Press Hand Controller AVT GATE / AVT MODE
Switch DOWN to AVT MODE
Press HOTAS LCS L3 Rocker UP
The AVT Algorithm indication will change
indicating mode
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304. AVT Acquisition

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AVT Acquisition
Activate AVT Acquisition
o
o
AVT will remain in the Acquisition state while the
AVT input is held, during which:
o
o
o
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Press and Hold the AVT Button
Press and Hold the HOTAS LCS L6 Forward
Button
Steering Mode will still indicate last steering
mode (MAN, RAID, AUTO, AAID)
In the Sensor Simulation, the steering mode
instantly indicates AVT
AVT Graphics will are displayed:
Track Acquisition Window
Target Detection
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305. AVT GATE Size

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AVT GATE Size
While AVT is in Acquisition, the Operator
may adjust the size of the Track Acquisition
Window to assist the algorithm in acquiring
the desired target
With the AVT Button still pressed:
Toggle size of AVT Acquisition Track
Window through SMALL, MEDIUM and
LARGE
o
o
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Press the AVT GATE / AVT MODE Switch
UP to AVT GATE
Press the HOTAS LCS L3 3-way Rocker
DOWN
The Acquisition Track Window will change
size from SMALL to MEDIUM to LARGE
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306. Activate AVT Track

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Activate AVT Track
Activate AVT Acquisition
o
o
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Release the AVT Button
Release the HOTAS LCS L6 Button
The Steering Mode will change to AVT and
the Target Detection graphic changes to a
Tracking Gate (Track Box)
On the actual sensor, the operator is able to
input a Slew Offset relative to the AVT Gate
and AVT may be returned to the Acquisition
state by pressing the AVT button
The Sensor Simulation does not represent
Slew Offset or a return to the Acquisition
State
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307. Terminate AVT

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Terminate AVT
If an AVT loses track on the image due to
contrast change or obscuration, the system
will enter COAST mode for 10 seconds
during which
o
o
o
The Operator may terminate AVT at any
time by commanding another Steering
Mode
Select AUTO Steering Mode
o
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AVT Gate will flash
Steering will continue to be commanded by
AVT with the same AZ/EL rate inputs
If the target is no re-acquired within 10
seconds, the steering mode will change to
RAID or AAID
LCS L10
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308. Centroid Tracker

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Centroid Tracker
In Centroid (CENT), AVT will track a single
relatively small and discrete point of high contrast
(or centroid)
Examples of suitable CENT targets may include
EON detection of a black vehicle on a light gray
road or IR detection of an open flame on a cold
night
CENT, COR-A and COR-M AVT Modes in the
Sensor Simulation behave as Centroid Trackers
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309. Correlational Trackers

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Correlational Trackers
Three of the available trackers are correlational
trackers:
o
o
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Correlation-Auto (COR-A)
Correlation-Manual (COR-M)
Scenelock (SCENE)
This tracker correlates multiple areas of contrast
past, comparing past signatures with current
video, allowing for slight changes in pattern
orientation due to platform or target movement.
Examples of suitable Correlational targets may
include EON detection of the edge of a lightcolored house on a dark green background, or a
light gray road intersection surrounded by a
background of dark brown soil.
The SCENE AVT Mode in the Sensor Simulation
uses a basic area tracking algorithm
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310. Correlation Auto

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Correlation Auto
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Correlation-Auto (COR-A) – the tracker
automatically selects a correlation target that is
located within the Acquisition Track Window
placed by the operator
This is not currently represented in the Sensor
Simulation, the depicted graphics are for
illustration only
During the Acquisition state, the Acquisition Track
Window (green) will remain fixed, indicating the
area being sampled by the COR-A tracker
A Target Detection graphic (yellow) will
dynamically size within the Acquisition Track
Window, indicating the area selected by the CORA tracker
In the Locked state, the Track Gate will remain
present around the target indicated in the
Acquisition state. It will not shrink as it does with
Centroid.
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311. Correlation Manual

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Correlation Manual
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Correlation-Manual (COR-M) – the tracker will
track the precise area within the Acquisition Track
Window placed by the operator
This is not currently represented in the Sensor
Simulation, the depicted graphics are for
illustration only
During the Acquisition state, the AVT Gate will
indicate the area being sampled by the COR-M
tracker
No automatic target acquisition is performed, and
no separate Target Detection graphics are
displayed
In the Locked state, the Track Gate will remain
present around the exact same area as was
indicated by the Acquisition Track Window in the
Acquisition state.
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312. Scenelock

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Scenelock
Scenelock (SCENE) – the tracker will track
contrast correlation within the entire scene
The plus symbol is not represented in the Sensor
Simulation, the depicted graphics are for
illustration only
During the Acquisition state, no AVT Gate is used,
and no Track Box is displayed.
During the Locked state, the indication of a
Scenelock track is a single cross indicating the
center of the tracked scene.
+
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313. AVT Menu

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AVT Menu
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Access the AVT Menu
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314. AVT Menu

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AVT Menu
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The AVT Menu provides AVT Status Graphics,
including whether AVT is currently active
The Value Fields allow for menu selection of
Algorithm and Acquisition Track Window Size
Return to the Video Status Overlay
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315. Laser Designator Rangefinder (LDR) EO 2-9 – Recall all Laser Payloads and Controls

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Laser Designator Rangefinder
(LDR)
EO 2-9 – Recall all Laser Payloads and Controls
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316. LRF Description

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LRF Description
• The MX-15D is equipped with a a
Eyesafe Laser Rangefinder (LRF)
• The LFR emits a pulsed laser
beam at 1540nm to measure
range along the LOS
• The LRF is a Class I nonhazardous laser
LDR
LST
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317. LDR Firing Modes

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LDR Firing Modes
The Firing Modes will indicate one of three
options:
o
RANGE AUTO – when activated by the
HOTAS Trigger, the LDR will fire momentarily
to measure Slant Range along the LOS, and
then automatically continue to fire at the end of
each LRF timeout period, as set on the
MISSION MENU
o
RANGE MAN – when activated by the HOTAS
Trigger, the LDR will fire while the HOTAS
Trigger is depressed to measure Slant Range
along the LOS and then return to the ARMED
State
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318. Range Manual

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Range Manual
While the DESIG Firing Mode is available in 1.57,
it poses a potential human factors risk for
confusion during weapons employment
As such, it is recommended to exercise
procedures in which the 1.57 wavelength is only
fired in Rangefinding Modes
Change the Firing Mode to RANGE MAN
o
Press the HOTAS RCS R6 Switch DOWN
The Firing Mode indication changes from DESIG
to RANGE MAN
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319. Range Manual Firing

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Range Manual Firing
Release the HOTAS RCS Trigger Switch
The LDR Mode Indication changes back to ARMED
The LDR Status indication changes back to blank
On the actual sensor, the RANGE VALID and LDR
Range Mode may persist until the end of the LRF
Timeout Period set in the MISSION MENU
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320. Range Manual Firing

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Range Manual Firing
Release the HOTAS RCS Trigger Switch
The LDR Mode Indication changes back to
ARMED
The LDR Status indication changes back to blank
On the actual sensor, the RANGE VALID and
LDR Range Mode may persist until the end of the
LRF Timeout Period set in the MISSION MENU
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321. Range Auto

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Range Auto
After the LRF Timeout period has passed since
the last LDR FIRE, the LOS measurement mode
will change back to LOS and the RANGE VALID
graphic will disappear
Change the Firing Mode to RANGE AUTO
o
Press the HOTAS RCS R6 Switch DOWN
The Firing Mode indication changes from RANGE
MAN to RANGE AUTO
When activated by the HOTAS Trigger, the LDR
will fire momentarily to measure Slant Range
along the LOS
If the Trigger is still held, the LDR will
automatically continue to fire at the end of each
LRF timeout period, as set on the MISSION
MENU
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322. Range Auto Firing

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Range Auto Firing
Fire the LDR
o
Press the HOTAS RCS Trigger Switch
The LDR Mode Indication changes from ARMED
to FIRE
The LDR Status indication changes from blank to
ACTIVE
The Sensor Simulation does not depict Range
Auto Mode
The LOS measurement mode next to Target
Coordinates will indicate LDR
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323. Range Auto Firing

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Range Auto Firing
Cease firing the LDR
o
Release the HOTAS RCS Trigger Switch
The LDR Mode Indication changes back to
ARMED
The LDR Status indication changes back to blank
The LOS measurement mode next to Target
Coordinates will indicate LDR until LRF Timeout,
at which point it will change back to LOS
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324. Access LDR Menu

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Access LDR Menu
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Access the LDR Menu
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325. LDR Menu

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LDR Menu
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The PRF Code ENTRY and Selection will be
discussed later in this lesson
Other controls available from the LDR Menu are:
TARGET – Set FIRST, LAST, which is typically
set based on conditions for Underspill or Overspill
MIN RANGE – sets minimum range, below which
LDR returns will be rejected, and is typically set to
ignore Underspill returns
MAX RANGE – sets maximum range, below
which LDR returns will be rejected, and is
typically set to ignore Overspill returns
BATTLE OVERRIDE – may be set to ENABLED
to avoid automatic shutdown of the LDR due to
duty cycle or temperature limitations
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326. LDR Employment

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LDR Employment
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Lasers are susceptible to a number of potential errors
Beam divergence results in a larger spot over longer
slant ranges, leading to ambiguity in laser
measurements
Despite being collimated, laser energy may still exit
the aperture in regions outside of the main beam and
can be the source of false returns
Atmospheric conditions can result in the attenuation or
scattering of laser energy
Orientation of the laser with the target and the
environment can result in underspill or overspill
Beam divergence and attenuation may only be
compensated by traveling closer to the target or
maneuvering around visual obscurations
False returns may be mitigated by adjusting the LDR’s
settings for FIRST/LAST return and MIN/MAX range
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327. Laser Underspill

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Laser Underspill
In an Underspill condition, laser energy reflects
back from a target that is closer to the sensor
than the intended target
This may be caused by hills, trees, buildings,
telephone poles, power lines or even the ground
(in situations with low lookdown and laser grazing
angles)
In the image, a ridgeline (highlighted in green) is
located closer to the sensor than the intended
target
In this case, the operator may command the LDR
to make its range computations based on the
LAST pulse received.
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328. Laser Overspill

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Laser Overspill
In an Overspill condition, laser energy travels
past the target and is reflected by objects further
away
This may be the case if the target is located in
front of target building, or if the target is on a hill,
cliff or building and is significantly higher than the
background.
In the image, the intended target’s ridgeline
(highlighted in green) is located closer to the
sensor than the intended target
In this case, the operator may command the LDR
to make its range computations based on the
FIRST pulse received.
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329. Points of Interest EO 2-6 – Recall All Steering Modes

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POINTS OF INTEREST
EO 2-6 – RECALL ALL STEERING MODES
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330. Points of Interest

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Points of Interest
The MX-15D features a steering mode for cueing
between multiple entered Points of Interest (POI)
This mode is primarily intended for applications in
which the sensor is not integrated with external
moving map or mission software
Because Harvest HAWK Plus integrates the MX15D with Burma mission software, the Points Of
Interest function is not likely to be used
The Sensor Simulation does not represent POI
Mode
MAP
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331. POI Indications

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POI Indications
The POI Mode is indicated above Target
Coordinates, and will indicate one of the
following:
o
o
o
MAP – MX-15D is operating in MAP (Normal)
mode
NEWPOI – MX-15D is in POI Mode without a
POI selected
#1 (through#10)
MAP
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332. POI Controls

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POI Controls
The Points of Interest Mode is controlled with a
combination of Hand Controller and Menu
controls
MAP Top Button
o
o
Press and hold for 2 seconds to toggle between
POI and Map (Normal) Modes
In POI Mode, momentary press to toggle
between available
SLEW Switch UP
o
o
Press and hold for 2 seconds to define a new
POI
Press to slew to defined POI coordinates
MAP
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333. POI Indications

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POI Indications
On the actual sensor, POI mode is enabled by
pressing and holding the Hand Controller MAP
Top Button for 2 seconds
When POI is enabled, the Video Status Overlay
POI Graphics will change to NEWPOI
This prompt indicates that the MX-15D is in POI
Mode and that a POI may now be set with the
SLEW Switch
NEWPOI
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334. POI Indications

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POI Indications
To Set a new Point of Interest, an operator would:
o
o
Slew the turret to a point of interest
Press and hold the SLEW switch UP for 2
seconds
NEWPOI will be replaced with a backlit number
#1, denoting the creation of the current Point of
Interest
Every subsequent press of the SLEW switch UP
for 2 seconds while in POI Mode will mark a new
POI
Once all 10 POIs have been defined, the new
POI Option will not be available until a POI is
deleted or the entire list is cleared
#1
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335. POI Indications

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POI Indications
To set a new Point of Interest, an operator would
repeat the same steps
o
o
Slew the turret to a different point of interest
Press and hold the SLEW switch UP for 2
seconds
NEWPOI will be replaced with a backlit number
#2
#2
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336. POI Indications

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POI Indications
While the sensor is in POI Mode, the available
POIs may be selected by pressing the MAP Top
Button
The first press of the MAP Top Button cycles the
POI displayed
With a desired POI displayed, a press of the
SLEW Switch will slew the turret to recorded POI
coordinates entered earlier
#1
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337. Points of Interest

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Points of Interest
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The POI List may be viewed and edited in the
POINTS OF INTEREST Menu
As with the LST, the POINTS OF INTEREST
(POI) Menu is accessed through the STEERING
MODES Menu
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338. Access POI Menu

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Access POI Menu
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Access the POINTS OF INTEREST Menu
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339. POI Menu

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POI Menu
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In the POINTS OF INTEREST Menu, the
Operator may view, modify or enter the ID and
coordinate for up to 10 points
The Upper Area of the menu displays the current
POI List
The Lower Area of the menu is used to edit a
selected POI
Action Fields at the bottom of the menu allow the
Operator to SAVE, CLEAR ALL or CLEAR
selected POI
Return to the Video Status Overlay
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340. Profiles Menu EO 2-10 – Recall all System Menus

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PROFILES MENU
EO 2-10 – RECALL ALL SYSTEM MENUS
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341. User Profiles

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User Profiles
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As noted throughout this lesson, multiple MX-15D
settings and features are not permanent and are
reset with each restart of the system
It is possible to save standard settings as a User
Profile which may be loaded by default at Start
This is accomplished through the PROFILES
Menu
Saving and Loading PROFILES is not supported
within the PTT
Access the PROFILES Menu
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342. Profiles Menu

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Profiles Menu
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As with the LDR, LST and POI Menus, the
PROFILES Menu features data entry fields,
allowing up to eight different profiles to be
named and saved
The CURRENT PROFILE field allows an
Operator to select between any of the Profiles
in the list above
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343. Modifying a Profile

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Modifying a Profile
To Modify a Profile with the current system
settings,
o
USER DEFAULT
o
o
o
To Load a previously saved profile,
o
o
Select the desired profile name in the
CURRENT PROFILE field
Select LOAD
To restore a Profile to the Factory Default
o
o
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Select a new Profile slot and enter the desired
name
Select the new profile name in the CURRENT
PROFILE field
Select SAVE
When Prompted with “PROFILE SAVE
SELECTED,” Select CONFIRM
Select the desired profile name in the
CURRENT PROFILE field
Select FACTORY DFLT
ISR, AVIATION & SECURITY (IAS)
CUI
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