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SPACECRAFT 012

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RECORD O F PUBLICATION

T h i s i s s u e of t h e Apollo O p e r a t i o n s Handbook,
S p a c e c r a f t 0 12, d a t e d 12 November 1966, c o n s t i t u t e s
a r e v i s i o n of t h e handbook, d a t e d 16 S e p t e m b e r 1966.
Subsequent c h a n g e s m a y be i s s u e d t o m a i n t a i n i n f o r m a t i o n c u r r e n t with s p a c e c r a f t c o n f i g u r a t i o n t h r o u g h
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MCR
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2. 5

MCR
1591
REV 3 .

Addition of i n v e r t e r s y n c h r o n i z e r power panel


which p r o v i d e s c i r c u i t b r e a k e r s f o r t h e c o n t r o l
of power t o t h e p h a s e s y n c h r o n i z e r unit.

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S - B a n d s w i t c h on t h e MDC p a n e l s No. 13, 2 3
a n d 26. T h i s c h a n g e is r e q u i r e d due t o w i r i n g
c h a n g e s . T h e S-Band s w i t c h w a s m a r k e d
" P T T " , "OFF" a n d "VOX". T h e s w i t c h is
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Modification of C r e w Couch Lockouts. T h i s


MCR r e m o v e s t h e lockout s o l e n o i d a c t u a t o r
and wire harness f r o m the X - X axis s t r u t
lockout m e c h a n i s m . Add an a d a p t e r t o t h e
lockout m e c h a n i s m a s s e m b l y t o f i x in t h e
locked position. T h e s w i t c h on p a n e l No. 9
a n d t h e w i r e h a r n e s s a s s e m b l y on t h e s t r u t s
will b e r e m o v e d .

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Its p u r p o s e is to a s s i s t the r e a d e r i n d e t e r m i n i n g the s i g n i f i c a n t t e c h n i c a l c h a n g e s i n e a c h
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Description

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GEN

Updated f o r w a r d h a t c h c o v e r .

GEN

R e v i s e d RCSC c i r c u i t d i a g r a m to i n c l u d e e n t r y b a t t e r y
backup p o w e r to p y r o b u s .

SE Q

H2 p u r g e l i n e h e a t e r

E PS

F u e l cell H2 a n d 0 2 r e a c t a n t shutoff v a l v e s holding


voltage control

EPS

C r y o g e n i c s y s t e m r e s p o n s e and o p e r a t i o n

E PS

R e v i s e d , u p d a t e d , and a s s e m b l e d e n d - t o - e n d c i r c u i t
and s y s t e m d i a g r a m s . Added e l e c t r i c a l power d i s t r i b ution d i a g r a m s and p o w e r r e q u i r e m e n t s . Added
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lists.

PROP

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consumable data.

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FOREWORD

This handbook and its contents a r e r e s t r i c t e d to the r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r S p a c e c r a f t 012. It p r e s e n t s , i n o n e d o c u m e n t , d e s c r i p t i o n s


of the s p a c e c r a f t s y s t e m s and e q u i p m e n t , and l i s t i n g s of t h e flight
c r e w o p e r a t i o n a l p r o c e d u r e s n e c e s s a r y f o r the s a f e and e f f i c i e n t
function of the s p a c e c r a f t throughout its planned m i s s i o n . T h i s
handbook i s d e s i g n e d p r i m a r i l y f o r u s e by t h e flight c r e w , and
s e c o n d a r i l y f o r u s e by the m i s s i o n flight c o n t r o l l e r s , flight p l a n n e r s ,
and t r a i n e r o p e r a t o r s .
NASA c o m m e n t s o r s u g g e s t e d c h a n g e s to t h i s handbook s h o u l d
be a d d r e s s e d to the F l i g h t Planning Section, FCSD, MSC, Office
Code C F 32, Telephone HU3-4271.

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

Section
1

S p a c e c r a f t 012 Configuration
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LES A s s e m b l y
.
Command Module
.
Forward Compartment
Crew Compartment
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S / C C o n t r o l s and D i s p l a y s
C / M Mechanical Controls
C r e w E q u i p m e n t and E q u i p m e n t B a y s
Food and W a t e r .
Waste Management
Su r v iv a1 E q u i p m e n t
Aft C o m p a r t m e n t
.
S e r v i c e Module
Spacecraft L E M Adapter
Spacecraft Systems
Launch Vehicle Configuration .
S-1B Booster
S-IVB Second S t a g e
M i s s i o n 209A Weight Status
P o s t l a n d i n g and R e c o v e r y

1-1
1-1
1-4
1-6
1-6
1-6
1-6
1-12
1-15
1-15
1-15
1-15
1-16
1-16
1-16
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2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2. 1 . 3
2. 1.4
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.2. 1
2.2.3
2. 2 . 3 . 1
2.2.3. 2
2.2.3.3
2. 2 . 4
2.2. 5
2.2. 5.1
2.2.5.2

Mission

1-1

GENERAL INFORMATION.
1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.2.1
1.1.2.2
1.1.2.3
1.1.2.4
1.1.2.5
1.1. 2 . 6
1. 1 . 2 . 7
1. 1. 2. 8
1.1.2.9
1. 1 . 3
1. 1 . 4
1. 1 . 5
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.3
1.4

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Title

2- 1

2.1-1
2.1-1
2.1-1
2.1-2
2.1-2
2.2-1
2.2-1
2.2-1
2.2-7
2.2-11
2.2-11
2.2-13
2.2-16
2.2-40
2.2-40
2.2-40
2.2-41

Guidance and C o n t r o l
S y s t e m s I n t e r f a c e , Guidance and C o n t r o l
Coasting Flight
Powered Flight
Atmospheric Flight
Guidance and Navigation S y s t e m s ( G & N )
Introduction
Functional Description
.
Operational Modes
Major Component/Subsystem Description
Inertial Subsystem
Optical Subsystem
,
C o m p u t e r Sub s y s t e m
P e r f o r m a n c e and D e s i g n D a t a
Ope r a t i o n a l L i m i t a t i o n s and R e s t r i c t i o n s
S I C Attitude
IMU O p e r a t i o n

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Title

Section

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2.2.5.3
2. 2 . 6
2.2.7
2.2.8
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.2.1
2 . 3 . 2. 2
2. 3 . 2 . 3
2.3.3
2.3.3. 1
2.3.3.2
2.3.3.3
2. 3. 3 . 4
2.3.4
2 . 3 . 4. 1
2.3.4. 2
2.3.4.3
2.3.4.4
2.3.4. 5
2. 3.4.6
2.3.4.7
2. 3.4. 8
2.3.4.9
2 . 3 . 4 . 10
2 . 3 . 4 . 11
2.3. 5
2.3.6
2.3.6. 1
2.3.7
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.2. 1
2.4.2. 2
2.4.2.3
2.4.2.4
2.4.2.5
2.4.2.6
2.4.2. 7
2.4.2.8
2.4.2.9
2 . 4 . 2 . 10
2.4.3

Optics Operation
Telemetry Measurements
G&N P o w e r Consumption .
Interface Signals
S t a b i l i z a t i o n and C o n t r o l S y s t e m (SCS) .
Introduction
Functional Description
Control Capabilities
.
Apollo R e f e r e n c e A x e s
Sub s y s t e m s
Flight Control P r o f i l e s
.
Ascent .
Coasting Flight ( E a r t h Orbital)
.
Powered Flight ( E a r t h Orbital)
.
Entry
,
Major Component/Subsystem Description
Rate Gyro Assembly
Attitude G y r o A c c e l e r o m e t e r A s s e m b l y
P i t c h , Roll, and Yaw E l e c t r o n i c C o n t r o l
Assemblies .
Auxiliary Electronic Control Assembly
D i s p l a y and Attitude G y r o A c c e l e r o m e t e r As*sembly
Electronic Control Assembly
Rotation C o n t r o l s
Translation Controls
Flight D i r e c t o r Attitude Indicator
Attitude S e t / G i m b a l P o s i t i o n I n d i c a t o r .
Velocity C h a n g e I n d i c a t o r
Electrical P o w e r Distribution
P e r f o r m a n c e and D e s i g n D a t a
O p e r a t i o n a l L i m i t a t i o n s and R e s t r i c t i o n s
S / C Attitude Change
Telemetry Measurements
.
S e r v i c e P r o p u l s i o n S y s t e m (SPS)
Functional Description
Major Component/Subsystem Description
P r e ss u r ization Subsystem
Propellant Subsystem
B i p r o p e l l a n t Valve A s s e m b l y .
Engine Injector
Ablative C o m b u s t i o n C h a m b e r .
Nozzle Extension
Flight Combustion Stability Monitor (FCSM)
SPS E l e c t r i c a l H e a t e r s
.
T h r u s t Mount A s s e m b l i e s
P r o p e l l a n t Utilization and Gauging S u b s y s t e m (PUGS) .
P e r f o r m a n c e and D e s i g n D a t a

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2.3-67
2.3-67
2.3-71
2.4-1
2.4-1
2.4-2
2.4-2
2.4-6
2.4-7
2.4-9
2.4-9
2.4-9
2.4-9
2.4-11
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Section
2.4.3. 1
2.4.3.2
2.4. 3. 3
2.4.3.4
2.4.4
2.4. 5
2.5
2.5.1
2. 5 . 2
2.5.3
2. 5 . 3 . 1
2.5.3.2
2.5.3.3
2.5.3.4
2.5.3.5
2.5.4
2. 5 . 4 . 1
2.5.4.2
2.5.4.3
2. 5 . 4 . 4
2.5.5
2. 5 . 6
2.5.7
2. 5. 8
2. 5. 8. 1
2.5.8. 2
2.5.8.3
2 . 5. 8 . 4
2.5.9
2. 5.9. 1
2. 5 . 9 . 2
2. 5 . 9 . 3
2.5.10
2 . 5. 10. 1
2.5.11
2.6
2.6. 1
2.6.2
2.6.2.1
2.6.2. 2
2.6.2.3
2.6.2.4
2.6.3
2 . 6. 3. 1
2. 6. 3. 2
2 . 6 . 3. 3
2.6.3.4

Mission

Page

Title
Design Data
Performance Data
P o w e r Consumption Data
SPS E l e c t r i c a l P o w e r D i s t r i b u t i o n
O p e r a t i o n a l L i m i t a t i o n s and R e s t r i c t i o n s
Telemetry Measurements
R e a c t i o n C o n t r o l S y s t e m (RCS)
Introduction
S / M RCS F u n c t i o n a l D e s c r i p t i o n
S / M RCS M a j o r C o m p o n e n t / S u b s y s t e m D e s c r i p t i o n
P r e s sur i z a t i o n S u b s y s t e m
Propellant Subsystem
Engine A s s e m b l i e s
P r e s s u r e Versus Temperature Measuring System
Engine Thrusting Logic
S / M RCS P e r f o r m a n c e and D e s i g n D a t a
Design Data
Performance Data
P o w e r C o n s u m p t i o n D a t a S / M RCS and G / M RCS
S / M RCS E l e c t r i c a l P o w e r D i s t r i b u t i o n
S / M RCS O p e r a t i o n a l L i m i t a t i o n s and R e s t r i c t i o n s
S / M RCS T e l e m e t r y M e a s u r e m e n t s
C / M RCS F u n c t i o n a l D e s c r i p t i o n
C / M RCS M a j o r C o m p o n e n t s / S u b s y s t e m D e s c r i p t i o n
Pressurization Subsystem
Propellant Subsystem
Engine Assembly
.
Propellant Jettison
C / M RCS P e r f o r m a n c e and D e s i g n D a t a
Design Data
Performance Data
Power Consumption Data
C / M RCS O p e r a t i o n a l L i m i t a t i o n s and R e s t r i c t i o n s
C / M RCS E l e c t r i c a l P o w e r D i s t r i b u t i o n
C / M RCS T e l e m e t r y M e a s u r e m e n t s
E l e c t r i c a l P o w e r S y s t e m (EPS)
.
Introduction
Functional Description
Energy Storage
.
P o w e r Generation
Power Conversion
P o w e r Distribution
Majo r Component / S u b s y s t e m De s c r iption
Cryogenic Storage
Batteries
F u e l C e l l P o w e r Plants
Inverters
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2.6.3.5
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2.6.4
2 . 6 . 4. 1
2.6.4.2
2.6. 5
2 . 6 . 5. 1
2. 6. 5. 2
2.6.6
2.7
2.7.1
2.7. 2
2.7.3
2.7.3.1
2.7.3. 2
2.7.3.3
2. 7. 3 . 4
2.7.3. 5
2.7.3.6
2.7.3.7
2.7.4
2.7.4.1
2.7.4.2
2.7.4.3
2.7.4.4
2.7.4.5
2.7.4.6
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2.7.4.8
2.7.5
2.7.5.1
2. 7. 5 . 2
2.7. 5.3
2.7. 5.4
2 . 7 . 5. 5
2.7.6
2.8
2.8. 1
2.8.2
2.8.2. 1
2.8.2. 2
2.8.2.3
2 . 8. 2. 4
2.8.3
2.8.3. 1
2 . 8 . 3. 2

Mission

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Battery Charger
P o w e r Distribution
P e r f o r m a n c e and D e s i g n D a t a .
AC and DC D a t a
Power Requirements
O p e r a t i o n a l L i m i t a t i o n s and R e s t r i c t i o n s
Fuel Cell Power Plants
.
Cryogenic Storage Subsystem .
Telemetry Measurements
Environmental Control System (ECS)
In t r od uc t 1on
Functional Description
.
M a j o r Component/ S u b s y s t e m De s c r i p t i o n
Oxygen Supply S u b s y s t e m
.
P r e s s u r e Suit C i r c u i t S u b s y s t e m
C a b i n P r e s s u r e and T e m p e r a t u r e C o n t r o l S u b s y s t e m
Water-Glycol Coolant Subsystem
.
W a t e r Supply S u b s y s t e m
ECS- W a s t e M a n a g e m e n t S y s t e m I n t e r f a c e
Electrical Power Distribution
P e r f o r m a n c e and D e s i g n D a t a
Metabolic Data
Oxygen Supply S u b s y s t e m
.
P r e s s u r e Suit C i r c u i t S u b s y s t e m
C a b i n P r e s s u r e and T e m p e r a t u r e C o n t r o l
Subsystem
Water-Glycol Coolant Subsystem
.
W a t e r Supply S u b s y s t e m
Waste Management System
.
ECS Power Consumption Data .
O p e r a t i o n a l L i m i t a t i o n s and R e s t r i c t i o n s
E C S Caution P l a c a r d s
.
ECS Caution Notes
E C S General Data
Cabin D e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n R a t e s .
Cabin Repressurization R a t e s .
T e 1em e t r y iM e a s u r e m e n t s
Telecommunication System
.
Introduction
Functional Description
.
Voice C o m m u n i c a t i o n s
Data Operations
T r a c k i n g and Ranging
Unified S - B a n d O p e r a t i o n s
M a jo r Component / S u b s y s t e m De sc r ipt ion
Instrumentation Equipment Group .
Voice and D a t a E q u i p m e n t G r o u p
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2.6-25
2.6-30
2.6-30
2.6-3.4
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2.6-38
2.6-39
2.7-1
2.7-1
2.7-2
2.7-3
2.7-3
2.7-7
2.7-13
2.7-17
2.7-24
2.7-26
2.7-28
2.7-31
2.7-31
2.7-31
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2.7-32
2.7-33
2.7-33
2.7-33
2.7-38
2.7-38
2.7-38
2.7-39
2.7-39
2.7-39
2.7-44
2.8-1
2.8-1
2.8-2
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2.8.3. 3
2.8.3.4
2.8.3. 5
2.8.4
2.8.5
2 . 8 . 5. 1
2 . 8 . 5. 2
2 . 8. 5. 3
2.8.5.4
2. 8. 6
2.9
2.9.1
2.9. 2
2 . 9 . 2. 1
2.9.2.2
2. 9 . 2 . 3
2.9. 2 . 4
2.9. 3
2.9.3.1
2 . 9 . 3. 2
2.9.3. 3
2.9.3.4
2.9.4
2 . 9 . 4. 1
2.9.5
2.9.6
2.10
2.10.1
2.10.2
2. 1 0 . 3
2 . 10.3. 1
2. 10.4
2. 10.4. 1
2.10.5
2 . 10.5. 1
2.10.6
2.11
2.11.1
2.11.2
2.11.3
2. 1 1 . 4
2. 11. 5
2.11.5.1
2. 1 1 . 6
2. 1 1 . 6 . 1

Mission

R F Electronics Equipment Group


.
Antenna E q u i p m e n t Group .
Electrical P o w e r Distribution .
P e r f o r m a n c e and D e s i g n D a t a
O p e r a t i o n a l L i m i t a t i o n s and R e s t r i c t i o n s
Antennas
.
Data S t o r a g e E q u i p m e n t
Unified S-Band S y s t e m
.
General
Telemetry Measurements
Sequential S y s t e m s
.
Introduction
Functional Description
Sequential E v e n t s C o n t r o l S y s t e m (SECS)
E m e r g e n c y Detection System .
Launch Escape System
.
E a r t h Landing S y s t e m
Major Component/Subsystem Description
Sequential Events Control System .
E m e r g e n c y Detection S y s t e m .
Launch E s c a p e System
.
9 .
E a r t h Landing S u b s y s t e m
P e r f o r m a n c e and D e s i g n D a t a
Power Requirements
O p e r a t i o n a l L i m i t a t i o n s and R e s t r i c t i o n s
Telemetry Measurements
Caution and W a r n i n g S y s t e m (C&WS)
.
Introduction .
Functional Description
.
Major Component/ Subsystem Description
Electrical Power Distribution .
P e r f o r m a n c e and D e s i g n D a t a .
C&WS P o w e r C o n s u m p t i o n D a t a
O p e r a t i o n a l L i m i t a t i o n s and R e s t r i c t i o n s
C&WS G e n e r a l D a t a
Telemetry Measurements .
M i s c e l l a n e o u s S y s t e m s Data
Introduction
Clocks
Digital E v e n t T i m e r s
Accelerometer (G-Meter)
C o m m a n d Module I n t e r i o r - L i g h t i n g
Functional Description
C o m m a n d Module Uprighting System
.
Functional Description

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2.8-62
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2. S-67
2.8-08
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2.8-69
2.9-1
2.9-1
2.9-1
2.9-1
2.9-4
2.9-10
2.9-11
2.7-14
2.9-14
2.9-24
2.9-32
2.9-33
2.9-33
2.9-35
2.9-35
2.9-36
2.10-1
2.10-1
2.10-1
2. 1 0 - 3
2.10-3
2. 1 0 - 3
2. 1 0 - 3
2.10-3
2.10-3
2.10-10
2.11-1
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2.11-1
2.11-1
2.11-1
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4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4. 1.4
4.1.5
4. 1 . 6
4.1.7
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4. 2 . 3
4.2.4
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.4
4.4.1
4.4.2
5

Introduction .
C r e w D i s p l a y I n s t r u m e n t M a r k i n g s and A c c u r a c y
Data
Service Propulsion System Indicators
.
Reaction Control System Indicators
Electrical Power System Indicators
.
Environmental Control System Indicators
Telecommunication System M e t e r s .
Sequential S y s t e m s Indicators
Miscellaneous Indicators .
Consumable Requirements
S / M RCS P r o p e l l a n t C o n s u m p t i o n D a t a
C / M RCS P r o p e l l a n t C o n s u m p t i o n D a t a
SPS P r o p e l l a n t C o n s u m p t i o n D a t a
EPS and ECS C o n s u m p t i o n D a t a
.
RCS and SPS T h r u s t i n g D a t a
RCS T r a n s l a t i o n C o n t r o l
RCS Rotation C o n t r o l
SPS E n g i n e T h r u s t P e r f o r m a n c e
.
S / C O p e r a t i o n a l C o n s t r a i n t s and L i m i t a t i o n s
Operational Constraints
.
Operational Limitations
.

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5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.2.1
5.1.2.2
5. 1. 2.3
5. 1 . 2 . 4
5.2
5.2.1
5 . 2 . 1. 1
5.2.1.2
5.2.1.3
5.2.1.4
5.2.2
5.2. 2. 1
5.2.2.2
5.2.2.3
5.2. 2 . 4
5.2.3

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Introduction
Scientific Equipment
M e d i c a l D a t a Acquisition S y s t e m (MDAS)
E l e c t r i c a l C a b l e s and A d a p t e r s
Octopus Cable
Cobra Cable T-Adapter
.
PGA and CWG E l e c t r i c a l A d a p t e r C a b l e s
H a r d w a r e P o w e r and Signal C a b l e s
M e d i c a1 E x p e r i m e n t s
I n - F l i g h t E x e r c i s e r ( M - 3 A ) (M003) .
Equipment Description
Experiment Procedures
.
Crewman Participation
.
Recovery Requirements
.
I n - F l i g h t P h o n o c a r d i o g r a m ( M - 4 A ) (M004)
Equipment Description
.
Experiment Procedures
Crewman Participation
Recovery Requirements
.
Bone D e m i n e r a l i z a t i o n ( M - 6 A ) (M006)

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5.2.3.3
5 . 2. 3. 4
5. 2 . 4
5. 2 . 4 . 1
5.2.4. 2
5. 2 . 4 . 3
5.2.4.4
5.2.5
5 . 2 . 5. 1
5 . 2 . 5. 2
5 . 2 . 5. 3
5 . 2 . 5. 4
5.2. 6
5. 2 . 6 . 1
5.2.6. 2
5. 2. 6. 3
5.2.6.4
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.1.1
5.3.1.2
5.3.1.3
5.3.1.4
5.3.2
5.3. 2. 1
5.3.2.2
5.3.2.3
5.3.2.4
5.4
5.4.1
5.4.1.1
5.4.1.2
5.4. 1 . 3
5.4. 1.4
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Equipment Description
Experiment Procedures
Crewman Participation
Recovery Requirements
.
Human Otolith F u n c t i o n ( V e s t i b u l a r E f f e c t s )
(M-9A) (M009)
Equipment Description
.
Experiment P r o c e d u r e s
.
Crewman Participation
.
Recovery Requirements
.
.
Cytogenetic Blood S t u d i e s ( M - 1 1 ) ( M o l l )
Equipment Description
.
Equipment P r o c e d u r e s
Crewman Participation
.
Re cove r y O p e r a t i o n s
C a r d i o v a s c u l a r Reflex Conditioning ( M - 4 8 ) (M048)
.
Equipment Description
Experiment P r o c e d u r e s
Crewman Participation
.
Recovery Requirements
.
Scientific E x p e r i m e n t s
Synoptic T e r r a i n P h o t o g r a p h (S-5A) (S005)
Equipment Description
Experiment Procedures
.
Crewman Participation
.
Recovery Requirements
Synoptic W e a t h e r P h o t o g r a p h y (S-6A) (S006)
Equipment Description
Experiment Procedures
Crewman Participation
Recovery Requirements
.
Technical Experiments
.
In- F l i g h t N e p h e l o m e t e r ( T - 3 ) ( T 0 0 3 )
Equipment Description
Experiment Procedures
Crewman Participation
Recovery Requirements

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6.2. 1
6. 2. 2
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Introduction
C r e w C o m p a r t m e n t Configuration and C r e w
Environment
Mirrors
I n t e r n a l Viewing M i r r o r s ( C F E )
.
E x t e r n a l Viewing M i r r o r s ( C F E )
C r e w m a n O p t i c a l A l i g n m e n t Sight (COAS)
Operational Use

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6.4. 1
6 . 4 . 1. 1
6 . 4 . 1. 2
6 . 4 . 1. 3
6.4. 1 . 4
6.4. 1.5
6.4.2
6.4.2. 1
6.4.2.2
6.4.3
6.4.3.1
6.5
6.5.1
6.5.2
6. 6
6.6. 1
6.6. 2
6.7
6.7. 1
6. 7. 2
6.7.2. 1
6.7.2.2
6.7. 3
6.7.3. 1
6.7.3.2
6. 7.3.3
6.7.3.4
6.7.3.5
6.7.4
6.7.4. 1
6.7.4.2
6.7.4. 3
6. 7 . 4 . 4
6.7.4. 5
6. 7 . 4 . 6
6. 7 . 4 . 7

6.8
6.8. 1
6 . 8 . 1. 1
6.8. 1 . 2
6.8. 1.3
6.8. 1.4
6.9
6.9. 1
6.9. 2
6.9.3

M i s s ion

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Section

S p a c e Suit A s s e m b l y ( G F P )
.
S p a c e Suit Off o r S h i r t s l e e v e E n v i r o n m e n t
.
.
Constant Wear Garment
Flight Coveralls
C o m m u n i c a t i o n s Soft H a t .
Constant Wear G a r m e n t Electrical Adapter
E l e c t r i c a l U m b i l i c a l "Sleep" A d a p t e r
.
S p a c e Suit On E n v i r o n m e n t
.
PGA U n p r e s s u r i z e d o r Ventilated .
PGA P r e s s u r i z e d
PGA D e s c r i p t i o n
PGA Components
PGA Stowage
T o r s o and Glove Stowage .
H e l m e t Stowage
PGA Connecting E q u i p m e n t
P r e s s u r e Garment Assembly (PGA) Electrical
Adapter ( G F P )
Oxygen H o s e ( U m b i l i c a l ) ( G F P )
.
C r e w Couches
C r e w Couch S t r u c t u r e
C r e w Couch P o s i t i o n s
Occupied P o s i t i o n s
Unoccupied P o sit i o n s
C r e w Couch Component D e s c r i p t i o n
Headrest
.
B a ck r e st
Armrests
.
S e a t P a n and F o o t r e s t
C r e w Couch P a d s
.
Mechanical Adjustments
Headrest Adjustments
A r m r e s t Adjustments
.
Seat P a n Adjustment Directions
F o o t r e s t and F o o t s t r a p A d j u s t m e n t s
.
D-Ring Handle E x t e n s i o n
Docking P o s i t i o n A d j u s t m e n t
Shoulder S t r a p Adjustment
.
Crewman Restraints
High G-Load R e s t r a i n t s
Crewman Restraint Harness
.
Weightless Restraint
.
Guidance and Navigation Station R e s t r a i n t
C r e w m a n Sleeping R e s t r a i n t s
F l i g h t Data F i l e ( G F P )
C o m m a n d e r ' s F l i g h t D a t a File
Senior P i l o t ' s Flight Data F i l e
P i l o t ' s F l i g h t D a t a File

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10. 2
10.3
6.10.4
6.10. 5
6 . 10.6
6. 10.7
6. 10.8
6 . 10.9
6 . 10. 10
6. 10. 11
6.10.12
6. 10. 13
6 . 1 0 . 13. 1
6 . 1 0 . 13. 2
6. 10. 14
6. 10. 14. 1
6. 11
6. 12
6 . 12. 1
6. 12. 2
6. 12. 2 . 1
6. 1 2 . 2 . 2
6. 12.2.3
6. 13
6. 13. 1
6 .13. 2
6. 1 3 . 3
6. 1 3 . 4
6 . 13. 5
6. 14
6.14.1
6. 14. 1. 1
6. 14. 1 . 2
6. 14. 1 . 3
6. 1 4 . 1 . 4
6. 14. 1. 5
6. 1 4 . 2
6. 14. 2.1
6. 1 4 . 2 . 2
6 . 14. 2. 3
6.15
6. 15. 1
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6. 1 5 . 3

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Section

C r e w m a n I n - F l i g h t Tool S e t and Workshelf ( G F B )


T o r q u e Wrench ( T o o l A) .
A d a p t e r Handle ( T o o l E)
.
10-Inch D r i v e r ( T o o l H)
.
4-Inch D r i v e r ( T o o l L )
.
E m e r g e n c y Wrench ( T o o l B)
.
T-Handle (Tool C )
.
End Wrench ( T o o l F) ( 2 ) .
5/32-Inch Short Driver (Tool J)
.
4-Inch T o r q u e S e t D r i v e r ( T o o l R ) .
I n - F l i g h t Tool Set T e t h e r
D-Ring E x t e n s i o n Handle ( T o o l N ) .
Operational Use
Stowage
I n - F l i g h t Tool Set Stowage P o u c h and Tool S e t
Drawer
.
M i s c e l l a n e o u s Stowage
W o rkshelf A s s e m b l y
Usage
.
Drinking W a t e r S u b s y s t e m
.
Food
Use
Stowage
L E B F o o d Stowage C o m p a r t m e n t
RHEB A u x i l i a r y Food C o m p a r t m e n t D r a w e r
L H E B F o o d Stowage C o m p a r t m e n t
P e r s o n a l Hygiene ( G F P ) .
C l e a n s i n g of T e e t h - O r a l Hygiene A s s e m b l y .
Wet C l e a n s i n g Cloth
D r y Cleaning C l o t h
Towels
Tissue Dispensers
.
M e d i c a l Supplies ( G F P )
Monitoring E q u i p m e n t
C l i n i c a l P h y s i o l o g i c a l Monitoring I n s t r u m e n t S c t
Personal Biomedical Sensors Instrument Assembly
Biomedical P r e a m p l i f i e r Instrument Assembly .
.
B i o i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n A c c e s s o r i e s Kit
P e r s o n a l Radiation Do s i m e t e r s
M e d i c a l Kit ( G F P )
.
Packaging
Stowage
M e d i c a l Kit Additional U s a g e
S u r v i v a l Kit ( G F P )
Stowage
S u r v i v a l Kit C o n t a i n e r O p e r a t i o n
C o n t e n t s of t h e S u r v i v a l K i t s

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6. 15.4. 1
6. 1 5 . 4 . 2
6. 15.4. 3
6. 1 5 . 4 . 4
6. 15.4. 5
6. 1 5 . 4 . 6
6. 15.4. 7
6. 1 5 . 4 . 8
6. 1 5 . 5
6 . 16
7

D e s c r i p t i o n and U s e of S u r v i v a l Kit Components


L i f e r aft s
Beacon/Transceiver .
Survival Lights ( 2 )
.
Survival G l a s s e s ( 3 )
.
Survival Knives ( 2 )
Water Cans ( 3 )
.
D e s a l t i n g K i t s ( 2 ) Plus T a b l e t s ( 1 6 )
.
E m e r g e n c y M e d i c a l S u r v i v a l Kit
Sea Water Pump (CFE)
Stowage

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6-47
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6-48
6-48
6-49
6-49
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SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION.
This s e c t i o n contains i n f o r m a t i o n r e l a t i n g to the Xpollo s p a c e c r a f t 012
configuration, and a d e s c r i p t i o n of the launch v e h i c l e and b o o s t e r u s e d f o r
the m i s s i o n .
1.1

SPACE C RA F T 0 12 CONFIGURA TION.


S p a c e c r a f t 012 ( f i g u r e 1 - 1 ) c o n f o r m s to a Block I CSM configuration
c o n s i s t i n g of a launch e s c a p e s y s t e m ( L E S ) a s s e m b l y , c o m m a n d m o d u l e
( C / M ) , s e r v i c e module ( S / M ) , a n d the s p a c e c r a f t l u n a r e x c u r s i o n module
a d a p t e r (SLA). T h i s s p a c e c r a f t , designed f o r a n e a r t h o r b i t a l m i s s i o n ,
d o e s not contain a l u n a r m o d u l e ( L M ) within i t s a d a p t e r . ( F o r a d e s c r i p t i o n
of the launch vehicle u s e d with s p a c e c r a f t 012, r e f e r to p a r a g r a p h 1 . 2 )

NOTE T h e Block I configuration m i s s i o n s f o r the Apollo


p r o g r a m provide the following:

1.1.1

C o m m a n d m o d u l e and s e r v i c e m o d u l e development f o r
e a r t h orbital missions

D e m o n s t r a t i o n of s y s t e m s o p e r a t i o n a l c a p a b i l i t i e s
including a l l types of a b o r t s , land a n d w a t e r r e c o v e r y ,
S a t u r n IB and S a t u r n V o p e r a t i o n and c a p a b i l i t y , and
s y s t e m s operation during e a r t h o r b i t

Development of qualified t e a m s f o r checkout, launch,


m a n n e d s p a c e flight n e t w o r k ( M S F N ) , r e c o v e r y , a n d
flight a n a l y s i s .

LES ASSEMBLY.
T h e LES a s s e m b l y ( f i g u r e 1-1) p r o v i d e s t h e m e a n s f o r s e p a r a t i n g the
C / M f r o m the launch v e h i c l e d u r i n g pad o r s u b o r b i t a l a b o r t s . T h i s a s s e m b l y
c o n s i s t s of a Q - b a l l i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n a s s e m b l y ( n o s e c o n e ) , b a l l a s t c o m p a r t m e n t , c a n a r d s u r f a c e s , pitch c o n t r o l m o t o r , t o w e r j e t t i s o n m o t o r ,
launch e s c a p e m o t o r , a s t r u c t u r a l s k i r t , a n o p e n - f r a m e t o w e r , and a b o o s t
p r o t e c t i v e c o v e r ( B P C ) . T h e s t r u c t u r a l s k i r t a t the b a s e of the housing,
which e n c l o s e s the r o c k e t m o t o r s , is s e c u r e d to the u p p e r portion of the t o w e r .

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--.Q-BALL (NOSE CONE)


PITCH CONTROL MOTOR

JETTISON MOTOR

LAUNCH ESCAPE MOTOR

STRUCTURAL SKIRT

LAUNCH ESCAPE

TOWER

TOWER ATTACHMENT (4)


C O W N O MODULE

C/M TO S/M FAIRING

SERVICE MODULE

EPS RADIATOR

ECS RADIATOR

SPACECRAFT LEM
ADAPTER (SLA)-

S f 5 ENGINE EXPANSION NOZZLE

S I A PANEL JUNCTION
(BETWEEN FWD AND A f l
PANELS)

5-IVB INSTRUMENT UNIT


( S H W N AS REFERENCE)

F i g u r e 1-1.

S p a c e c r a f t 012 Configuration (Sheet 1 of 2)

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WO

XI

= 138

x1

= 11s 300

XA

- 1133

503

x c = 131 503

xA

--

1083 176

83 476

AS<
C M-S M SEPARAl1ON PLANE

S/M

1
-

APOLLO I C RtFtRfNCt STAIIUNI


= L f S REFfRENCf SlAllONS
Xc = C/M IEFfRENCE SlAllONS
XI
S/M IEFCRENCE SlAlIONS
XA

X,

NOTE
A U A l I M PMlEIIAL DlMfNSlONI
ARE NOT INCLUDED ON C/M

= 583 3w

= M2.m
SM-21-70711

F i g u r e 1-1.

S p a c e c r a f t 0 1 2 Configuration ( S h e e t 2 of 2 )

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T h e B P C ( f i g u r e 1 - 2 ) i s a t t a c h e d to the l o w e r end of t h e t o w e r t o p r o t e c t the


C / M f r o m t h e r m a l h e a t d u r i n g b o o s t a n d f r o m e x h a u s t d a m a g e by the
l a u n c h e s c a p e and t o w e r j e t t i s o n m o t o r s . E x p l o s i v e n u t s , one in e a c h
t o w e r w e l l l e g , s e c u r e the t o w e r to the C / M s t r u c t u r e . ( F o r additional
i n f o r m a t i o n , r e f e r to t h e s e q u e n t i a l s y s t e m s in s e c t i o n 2 . )
COMMAND MODULE.

1.1.2

T h e C / M ( f i g u r e 1 - 3 ) f o r m s t h e s p a c e c r a f t c o n t r o l c e n t e r , contains
n e c e s s a r y a u t o m a t i c a n d m a n u a l e q u i p m e n t to c o n t r o l a n d m o n i t o r t h e
s p a c e c r a f t s y s t e m s , a n d c o n t a i n s t h e r e q u i r e d e q u i p m e n t f o r s a f e t y and
c o n f o r m of the c r e w . T h e module i s a n i r r e g u l a r - s h a p e d , p r i m a r y
s t r u c t u r e e n c o m p a s s e d by t h r e e h e a t s h i e l d s ( c o a t e d with a b l a t i v e m a t e r i a l
a n d j o i n e d o r f a s t e n e d to t h e p r i m a r y s t r u c t u r e ) f o r m i n g a c o n i c a l - e x t e r i o r
s h a p e . T h e C / M c o n s i s t s of a f o r w a r d c o m p a r t m e n t , a c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t ,
and an aft compartment.

t-I
H O N E Y C O M B CORED-IAMINATED
FIBERGLASS PANEL

0 3" THICK CORK ABLATOR

TRANSITION R I N G

C/M HEAT SHIELD ABLATOR

FIBERGLASS R I N G
(HARD C O N S T R U C T I O N )

TEFL0 N IMPREGNATED
G I A S SC LOT H
RCS PITCH MOTOR PORTS

SILICONE SPONGE SEAL

- Xc14
RCS ROLL MOTOR P O R T S

M O T O R PORTS

RCS PITCH M O T O R PORTS

F i g u r e 1-2.

SM-24-1031

Boost Protective Cover

S P A C E C R A F T 0 1 2 CONFIGURATION
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BREAKOUT PLUG
(FOR APEX COVER
PILOT PARACHUTE)

LAUNCH ESCAPE TOWER


ATTACHMENT (TYPICAL)

FORWARD HEAT SHIELD


(APW COVER)

NEGATIVE PITCH

ENGINES

OPTICAL SIGHTING
PORTS 1

FWD VIEW1 N G
(RENDEZVOUS)
WINDOWS

CREW

POSITIVE PITCH

AFT HEAT SHIELD

\ I

SIDE W I N D OW
(TYPICAL 2 PLACES)'

\ I

^.. ..... .- ^...

UMBI LI;AL'

nATCnW""UW
ROLL ENGINES
(TYPICAL)

NOTE:
CENTER COUCH REMOVED FOR CLARITY.

Figure 1- 3.

SM-2A-642F

S p a c e c r a f t 0 12 Command Module

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1.1.2. 1

Forward Compartment.
The f o r w a r d c o m p a r t m e n t ( f i g u r e 1 - 3 ) i s the a r e a o u t s i d e the f o r w a r d
a c c e s s tunnel, f o r w a r d of the c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t f o r w a r d bulkhead and i s
c o v e r e d b y the f o r w a r d h e a t s h i e l d . F o u r 9 0 - d e g r e e s e g m e n t s around the
p e r i m e t e r of the tunnel contain the r e c o v e r y equipment, two negative-pitch
r e a c t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m e n g i n e s , and the f o r w a r d h e a t shield r e l e a s e
m e c h a n i s m . Most of the equipment in the f o r w a r d c o m p a r t m e n t c o n s i s t s
of e a r t h landing ( r e c o v e r y ) s y s t e m components.
The f o r w a r d h e a t s h i e l d , o r a p e x c o v e r , i s m a d e of b r a z e d s t a i n l e s s s t e e l honeycomb and c o v e r e d with ablative m a t e r i a l . It contains four
r e c e s s e d fittings which p e r m i t the launch e s c a p e t o w e r to be attached to the
C / M i n n e r s t r u c t u r e . Jettison t h r u s t e r s s e p a r a t e the a p e s c o v e r f r o m the
C / M a f t e r e n t r y o r a f t e r the launch e s c a p e a s s e m b l y i s s e p a r a t e d during
a n a b o r t . ( F o r additional i n f o r m a t i o n , r e f e r to the sequential s y s t e m s in
s e c t i o n 2. )

1.1.2.2

Crew Compartment.
T h e c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t o r i n n e r s t r u c t u r e ( f i g u r e - 1-3) i s a s e a l e d
cabin with p r e s s u r i z a t i o n maintained by the e n v i r o n m e n t a l control s y s t e m
( E C S ) . The c o m p a r t m e n t , p r o t e c t e d by a heat shield, contains c o n t r o l s and
d i s p l a y s f o r o p e r a t i o n of the s p a c e c r a f t and s p a c e c r a f t s y s t e m s ; contains
m e c h a n i c a l a d j u s t m e n t s f o r the c r e w c o u c h e s , r e s t r a i n t h a r n e s s a s s e m b l i e s , hatch c o v e r s , window s h a d e s , e t c . ; and i s provided with c r e w
equipment, food and w a t e r , w a s t e m a n a g e m e n t p r o v i s i o n s , s u r v i v a l equipm e n t , and scientific e x p e r i m e n t s equipment. A c c e s s h a t c h e s , o b s e r v a t i o n
windows, and equipment b a y s a r e attached a s p a r t of t h e c o m p a r t m e n t s t r u c t u r e .
The c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t h e a t s h i e l d , l i k e the a p e x c o v e r , i s m a d e of
b r a z e d s t a i n l e s s - s t e e l honeycomb and c o v e r e d with ablative m a t e r i a l . T h i s
h e a t shield, o r o u t e r s t r u c t u r e , contains the S / C umbilical connector o u t l e t ,
ablative plugs, and a c o p p e r h e a t sink f o r the o p t i c a l sighting p o r t s in the
l o w e r equipment bay, two s i d e o b s e r v a t i o n windows, two f o r w a r d viewing
windows, and t h e o u t e r c o v e r f o r t h e side a c c e s s hatch which a l s o contains
a n o b s e r v a t i o n window.

1. 1 . 2 . 3

S / C C o n t r o l s and Displays.
Information r e l a t i n g t o c o n t r o l s and d i s p l a y s f o r o p e r a t i o n of the
s p a c e c r a f t and i t s s y s t e m s i s provided in s e c t i o n 3 .

1.1.2.4

C / M Mechanical Controls.
Mechanical c o n t r o l s ( f i g u r e 1 - 4 ) a r e provided in the c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t f o r m a n u a l o p e r a t i o n of the c r e w couch a s s e m b l y , s i d e a c c e s s hatch
c o v e r s , f o r w a r d a c c e s s hatch c o v e r , and m a n u a l o v e r r i d e l e v e r s f o r the

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CONTROL

VIEW

VIEW0
ECS CABIN AIR
PRESSURE CONTROLS

RELIEF VALVE A N D
LINKAGE (2 PLA$ES)

X-X AlTENUATION STRUT


LOCKOUT MECHANISM
(4 PLACES)

VIEW
Y-Y ATlENUATlON
STRUT (2 PLACES 1

ATTENUATION

/ STRUT

COUCH

,BEARING

CORE

YNW

W N W L RELEASE

NYLON HOOK
FASTENER
TAPE GRIP

5 M- 24-75 X

F i g u r e 1-4.

C / M M e c h a n i c a l C o n t r o l s ( S h e e t 1 of 3 )

S P A C E C R A F T 012 CONFIGURATION
'-

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INNER WINDOW

SEALED DWVE
SHAFT (BOTH SIDES)
RACKDRIVE &4R
LATCH (6 PLACES)

CREW ACCESS HATCH


(LOOKING INBOARD)
PUSH-PIPE PLUNGER
(INTERNAL RELWE FO
B o o s HATCH COVER)
OUTER WINDOW

LATCH DRIVE SHAFT


(OUTER DRIVE COVERED BY
ABLATIVE PLUG)

BOOST HATCH COVER

EXTERNAL

LATCH DRIVE ROO

noosi HATCH
COVER WINDOW

(TYPICAL)
OUTER MATCH COVER
EMERGENCY EXTERNAL RELEASE
(VIEW ROTATED 180 DEG)

F i g u r e 1-4.

SM-ZA-753C

C / M Mechanical C o n t r o l s ( S h e e t 2 of 3 )

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FORWARD ACCESS HATCH COVER


EPS RECEPTACLE

(AFT SIDE OF MAIN


DISPLAY CONSOLE)

CONNECTOR
RACHET WRENCH

AIR OUTLET VALVE


(CLOSED POSITION)

CAUTION DECAL
LOCK PIN

OUTBOARD VIEW

0 POSTLANDING VENTILATION SYSTEM (PLV)

@ FORWARD ACCESS HATCH


LOCK1 NC MECHANI SM
ACCESS HATCH
BREECH-LOCK

FWD ACCESS
HATCH COVER

IR I N L n P O R T

CROSS-SECTION VIEW
LANYARD (TO AFT iKAM
MTIEMIN ON LEFT
AND CENTER COUCH)

SM-ZA-856A

F i g u r e 1-4.

C / M M e c h a n i c a l C o n t r o l s ( S h e e t 3 of 3)

SPACECRAFT 012 CONFIGURATION


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s o c k e t a t one end) i s mounted on t h e c o v e r and will b e a r a g a i n s t a b r a c k e t


on t h e tunnel w a l l . When t u r n e d by a h a n d c r a n k o r t o r q u e w r e n c h with a
5 / 3 2 - i n c h d r i v e . the j a c k s c r e w will intend and allow the c o v e r to be r o t a t e d
a n d r e m o v e d . T h e c o v e r i s r o t a t e d by u s e of the i n s i d e handholds o r the
o u t s i d e by an i t e m of GSE a n d c a n only be r e t r i e v e d f r o m within the c r e w
c o m p a r t m e n t end of the tunnel.
1.1.2.4.5

Windows and S h a d e s .
FiL-e windows a r e p r o v i d e d through the i n n e r s t r u c t u r e and h e a t shield
of the C / M : two f o r w a r d viewing, two s i d e o b s e r v a t i o n , and the c r e w a c c e s s
h a t c h windows. ( S e e f i g u r e 1 - 3 . ) D u r i n g o r b i t a l flight, p h o t o g r a p h s of
e x t e r n a l o b j e c t s will b e t a k e n t h r o u g h the viewing a n d o b s e r v a t i o n windows.
T h e i n n e r windows ( i n c l u d i n g t h e c i r c u l a r i n n e r h a t c h window) a r e m a d e of
t e m p e r e d s i l i c a g l a s s with 0. 2 5 - i n c h - t h i c k double p a n e s , s e p a r a t e d by 0 . 1
inch of s p a c e , and have a softening t e m p e r a t u r e point of 2 0 0 0 F . The o u t e r
windows ( i n c l u d i n g the s q u a r e o u t e r hatch window) a r e m a d e of a m o r p h o u s
f u s e d s i l i c o n with a s i n g l e 0. 7 - i n c h - t h i c k pane. E a c h pane c o n t a i n s a n
a n t i r e f l e c t i n g c o a t i n g on the e x t e r n a l s u r f a c e , and h a s b l u e - r e d r e f l e c t i v e
coating on the i n n e r s u r f a c e f o r f i l t e r i n g out m o s t i n f r a r e d a n d a l l u l t r a v i o l e t
r a y s , a softening t e m p e r a t u r e point of 2 8 0 0 " F , a n d a m e l t i n g point of 31 1 0 F .
S h a d e s a r e provided f o r c o n t r o l l i n g e x t e r n a l light e n t e r i n g the C / M
through the t r i a n g u l a r f o r w a r d viewing windows, the s q u a r e s i d e o b s e r v a t i o n
windows, and the c i r c u l a r i n n e r h a t c h window. T h e s e s h a d e s , individually
d e s i g n e d f o r e a c h window c o n f i g u r a t i o n , a r e m a d e of m y l a r f i l m which h a s
b e e n h e a t - t r e a t e d to r o l l up when not held flat. T h e s h a d e s a r e opaque f o r
z e r o light t r a n s m i t t a l , have a n o n r e f l e c t i v e i n n e r a l u m i n i z e d s u r f a c e , two
snap f a s t e n e r s and fabric handles for attaching o r removing f r o m a particu l a r window, and a 3 / 4 - i n c h s t r i p of V e l c r o hook m a t e r i a l a r o u n d the o u t e r
s u r f a c e f o r holding the s h a d e a g a i n s t the V e l c r o pile a r o u n d the p e r i m e t e r of
t h e window. If d e s i r e d , a s h a d e c a n be p e e l e d back f r o m t h e V e l c r o pile
m a t e r i a l and stowed in p l a c e on one s i d e of !he window.

1. 1. 2 . 4 . 6

Cabin P r e s s u r e C o n t r o l s .
Two c o n t r o l l e v e r s f o r m a n u a l l y o p e r a t i n g the ECS c a b i n p r e s s u r e
r e l i e f v a l v e s a r e l o c a t e d n e a r t h e C / M left couch a n d left s i d e window. ( S e e
f i g u r e 1 - 4 . ) T h e s e l e v e r s a r e p r o v i d e d a s a m e c h a n i c a l o v e r r i d e f o r opening a n d c l o s i n g t h e redundant s i d e s of the a u t o m a t i c c a b i n p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r .
(For additional i n f o r m a t i o n , r e f e r to the e n v i r o n m e n t a l c o n t r o l s y s t e m in
section 2 . )

1.1,2.5

C r e w Equipment and Equipment B a y s .


Each c r e w m e m b e r h a s personal and a c c e s s o r y equipment provided for
h i s u s e in t h e c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t . M a j o r i t e m s of p e r s o n a l e q u i p m e n t cons i s t of a p r e s s u r e g a r m e n t a s s e m b l y ( P G A ) with a t t a c h i n g h o s e and
umbilical, a communications a s s e m b l y , a constant-wear garment, biom e d i c a l s e n s o r s , a n d r a d i a t i o n d o s i m e t e r s . lMajor i t e m s of a c c e s s o r y
e q u i p m e n t s h a r e d by t h e c r e w c o n s i s t of a n in-flight tool s e t and a m e d i c a l
k i t . ( F o r a d e t a i l e d l i s t of c r e w e q u i p m e n t , r e f e r to s e c t i o n 6 . ) ( S p e c i f i c
i t e m s c o n t a i n e d in the C / M e q u i p m e n t and s t o r a g e b a y s a r e l i s t e d i n f i g u r e 1 - 6 . )
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F o o d and W a t e r .
Food and w a t e r p r o v i s i o n s , including w a t e r d e l i v e r y a n d food p r e p a r a t i o n e q u i p m e n t , a r e a v a i l a b l e i n t h e c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t LHEB a n d L E B
( f i g u r e 1 - 6 ) f o r t h e length of t h e m i s s i o n . Food m a y b e p r e p a r e d
by adding w a t e r t o p l a s t i c b a g s containing the d e h y d r a t e d food a n d kneading
t h e m i x t u r e . P r e p a r e d food c a n be s q u e e z e d d i r e c t l y i n t o t h e mouth of a n
a s t r o n a u t . Hot o r cold w a t e r is a v a i l a b l e at t h e p o t a b l e w a t e r s u p p l y p a n e l
f o r food r e c o n s t i t u t i o n . Chilled d r i n k i n g w a t e r is supplied t o t h e c r e w t h r o u g h
a f l e x i b l e h o s e f r o m t h e w a t e r d e l i v e r y unit. T h e potable w a t e r is a
b y - p r o d u c t of t h e E P S f u e l c e l l s .

1. 1 . 2 . 7

W a s t e Management.
Waste m a n a g e m e n t p r o v i s i o n s i n the c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t R H F E B and
AESB ( f i g u r e 1 - 6 ) c o n s i s t of e q u i p m e n t f o r c o l l e c t i n g , s t e r i l i z i n g , a n d
s t o r i n g h u m a n f e c a l m a t t e r a n d p e r s o n a l hygiene w a s t e s ( s u c h a s u s e d
c l e a n s i n g p a d s , t o w e l s , e t c . ). F e c a l m a t t e r a n d p e r s o n a l hygiene w a s t e s
a r e c o l l e c t e d i n polyethylene b a g s , d i s i n f e c t e d , a n d s t o r e d i n a vented a r e a .
U r i n e i s e x p e l l e d o v e r b o a r d into s p a c e .

1.1.2.8

S u r viva1 E q u i p m e n t .
The s u r v i v a l k i t s stowed i n t h e c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t R H F E B ( f i g u r e 1 - 6 )
a r e a v a i l a b l e f o r the postlanding p h a s e of the m i s s i o n ( l a n d o r w a t e r ) . The
m a j o r i t e m s contained i n e a c h kit include 6 pounds of w a t e r , a d e s a l t e r k i t ,
a o n e - m a n life r a f t , r a d i o t r a n s c e i v e r , p o r t a b l e l i g h t , s u n g l a s s e s , and a
m a c h e t e . Life v e s t s w o r n by the c r e w d u r i n g lift-off a n d e n t r y a r e stowed
i n t h e s p a c e s u i t stowage bag d u r i n g the o r b i t p h a s e of the m i s s i o n . (See
figure 1-6. )

1. 1 . 2 . 9

Aft C o m p a r t m e n t .
T h e a f t c o m p a r t m e n t ( f i g u r e 1 - 3 ) is t h e a r e a e n c o m p a s s e d by the aft
p o r t i o n of t h e c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t h e a t s h i e l d , a f t h e a t s h i e l d , and aft p o r t i o n
of t h e p r i m a r y s t r u c t u r e . T h i s c o m p a r t m e n t c o n t a i n s 10 r e a c t i o n c o n t r o l
e n g i n e s , a n i m p a c t a t t e n u a t i o n s t r u c t u r e , i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n , and s t o r a g e t a n k s
f o r w a t e r , f u e l , o x i d i z e r , a n d g a s e o u s h e l i u m . ( F o u r c r u s h a b l e r i b s , along
the S / C +Z a x i s , a r e provided a s p a r t of the i m p a c t a t t e n u a t i o n s t r u c t u r e t o
a b s o r b e n e r g y during a l a n d i m p a c t . )
The aft h e a t s h i e l d , which e n c l o s e s the l a r g e e n d of the C / M , i s a
s h a l l o w s p h e r i c a l l y c o n t o u r e d a s s e m b l y . It i s m a d e of the s a m e type of
m a t e r i a l s as other C / M heat shields. However, the ablative m a t e r i a l on
t h i s h e a t s h i e l d h a s a g r e a t e r t h i c k n e s s f o r t h e d i s s i p a t i o n of h e a t d u r i n g
e n t r y . E x t e r n a l p r o v i s i o n s a r e m a d e o n t h i s h e a t s h i e l d f o r connecting the
C / M t o the S / M .

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SERVICE MODULE
The S / M is a c y l i n d r i c a l s t r u c t u r e f o r m e d by 1 - i n c h - t h i c k a l u m i n u m
honeycomb p a n e l s . R a d i a l b e a m s , f r o m m i l l e d a l u m i n u m a l l o y p l a t e s ,
s e p a r a t e t h e s t r u c t u r e i n t e r i o r i n t o s i x unequal s e c t o r s a r o u n d a c i r c u l a r
c e n t e r s e c t i o n . (See f i g u r e 1 - 7. ) Equipment contained within the s e r v i c e
module i s a c c e s s i b l e t h r o u g h m a i n t e n a n c e d o o r s l o c a t e d s t r a t e g i c a l l y a r o u n d
t h e e x t e r i o r s u r f a c e of the m o d u l e . Specific i t e m s , s u c h a s flight c o n t r o l
s y s t e m (SPS a n d RCS) a n d m o s t of t h e S / C o n - b o a r d c o n s u m a b l e s ( a n d
s t o r a g e t a n k s ) c o n t a i n e d i n the S / M c o m p a r t m e n t s , a r e l i s t e d i n f i g u r e 1 - 7 .
R a d i a l b e a m t r u s s e s on the f o r w a r d p o r t i o n of the S / M s t r u c t u r e
( f i g u r e 1 - 7 ) provide a m e a n s f o r s e c u r i n g the C / M t o the S / M . A l t e r n a t e
b e a m s , o n e , t h r e e , and f i v e , have c o m p r e s s i o n pads f o r s u p p o r t i n g the C I M .
B e a m s two, f o u r , a n d s i x , have s h e a r - c o m p r e s s i o n p a d s , and t e n s i o n t i e s ,
A flat c e n t e r s e c t i o n i n e a c h t e n s i o n t i e i n c o r p o r a t e s redundant e x p l o s i v e
c h a r g e s f o r S / M - C / M separation. These b e a m s and separation devices a r e
e n c l o s e d within a f a i r i n g ( 2 6 i n c h e s high a n d 1 3 f e e t i n d i a m e t e r ) b e t w e e n the
C / M and S/M.

1.1.4

S P A C E C R A F T L E M ADAPTER.
The s p a c e c r a f t LEM a d a p t e r ( S L A ) i s a t r u n c a t e d c o n e which c o n n e c t s
the CSM t o the S-IVB i n s t r u m e n t unit o n t h e l a u n c h v e h i c l e , (See f i g u r e 1 - 1 . )
T h i s a d a p t e r , c o n s t r u c t e d of e i g h t 2 - i n c h - t h i c k aluminum p a n e l s , is 154 inclies
i n d i a m e t e r a t the f o r w a r d end ( C / M i n t e r f a c e ) a n d 260 i n c h e s a t the a f t e n d .
S e p a r a t i o n of t h e s p a c e c r a f t f r o m the S L A is a c c o m p l i s h e d by m e a n s of
e x p l o s i v e c h a r g e s which p e r m i t the f o u r SLA f o r w a r d p a n e l s (above
s t a t i o n 583, 3 ) . t o d i s e n g a g e f r o m the CSM a n d r o t a t e o u t w a r d 45 d e g r e e s f r o m
v e r t i c a l . The f o u r aft p a n e l s r e m a i n a t t a c h e d t o the S-IVB i n s t r u m e n t unit.
F o r m i s s i o n 2 0 4 A , a c r o s s - s h a p e d s t i f f e n e r is i n s t a l l e d within the S L A in
p l a c e of a LEM. The S / M SPS n o z z l e e x t e n d s into the SLX which a l s o h o u s e s
a n u m b i l i c a l c a b l e f o r connecting c i r c u i t s between the launch vehicle and t h e
s pace c r a f t .

1. 1 . 5

S P A C E C R A F T SYSTEMS.
Data r e l a t i n g t o the o p e r a t i o n a l s p a c e c r a f t s y s t e m s a n d i n t e r f a c e
i n f o r m a t i o n a r e p r e s e n t e d i n s e c t i o n 2 of t h i s handbook.
L-4 UN CH VEHIC LE C OKFIGURX T ION.

1.2

-4 tnro-stage S a t u r n I B launch v e h i c l e , c o n s i s t i n g of a n S-IB b o o s t e r and


a n S-IVB s e c o n d s t a g e , i s s c h e d u l e d to p r o v i d e the r e q u i r e d t h r u s t f o r
i n s e r t i n g S I C 012 into o r b i t ( f i g u r e 1 - 8 . ) A n i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n unit, l o c a t e d
between the S-IVB a n d t h e SLA, c o n t r o l s e a c h of the two boost s t a g e s d u r i n g
flight. T h e t o t a l length oi t h e S a t u r n IB launch v e h i c l e , including the s p a c e c r a f t , i s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 2 4 f e e t . .An e m e r g e n c y d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m s e q u e n c e r
d i s p l a y p a n e l , in the C / h l , e n a b l e s the c r e w to m o n i t o r l a u n c h v e h i c l e engine
p e r f o r m a n c e d u r i n g lift-off. ( R e f e r to t h e s e q u e n t i a l s y s t e m s in s e c t i o n 2 . )

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ECS SPACE

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SECTOR 4
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SERVICE M O D U L E ITEMS

Sector 1
E l e c t r i c a l power s y s t e m space radiator
S u p e r - c r i t i c a l o x y g e n t a n k (two)
S u p e r - c r i t i c a l h y d r o g e n t a n k (two)

Sector 5
Environmental control system space radiator
S e r v i c e propulsion s y s t e m oxidizer tank
Reaction control s y s t e m package ( - Y axis)

Sector 2
Environmental control system space radiator
S e r v i c e propulsion s y s t e m oxidizer tank
Reaction control s y s t e m package (+Y-axis)
S p a c e r a d i a t o r i s o l a t i o n v a l v e (two)

Sector 6
S p a c e r a d i a t o r s e l e c t i o n v a l v e , (two)
G l y c o l s h u t o f f v a l v e s (two)
Reaction control system package (-Z axis)
S e r v i c e propulsion s y s t e m fuel tank

Sector 3

Center section
S e r v i c e p r o p u l s i o n s y s t e m h e l i u m t a n k (two)
S e r v i c e propulsion s y s t e m engine

S e r v i c e propulsion s y s t e m fuel tank


Reaction control system package ( t Z - a x i s )
S e r v i c e p r o p u l s i o n s y s t e m h e l i u m t a n k s (two)

Sector 4
E l e c t r i c a l power s y s t e m s p a c e radiator
Fuel cell power plant ( t h r e e )
Helium s e r v i c i n g panel
Reaction control s y s t e m control unit
E l e c t r i c a l p o w e r s y s t e m power c o n t r o l r e l a y box
S e r v i c e m o d u l e j e t t i s o n c o n t r o l b a t t e r y (two)
S e r v i c e m o d u l e J e t t i s o n c o n t r o l l e r s e q u e n c e r (two)
Water supply tank (two)

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Apollo L a u n c h Vehicle ( S a t u r n IB)

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S-IB BOOSTER.
T h e S - I B b o o s t e r ( f i r s t s t a g e ) f o r S a t u r n IB i s m a n u f a c t u r e d by the
C h r y s l e r C o r p o r a t i o n . T h i s b o o s t e r i s 2 5 7 i n c h e s in d i a m a t e r , 82 f e e t in
length, a n d i s powered by e i g h t Rocketdyne H- 1 engines. E a c h engine,
burning R P - 1 a n d liquid oxygen, p r o d u c e s 200,0 0 0 pounds of t h r u s t f o r a
t o t a l s t a g e t h r u s t o v e r 1, 6 0 0 , 0 0 0 pounds.

1.2.2

S-IVB SECOND STAGE.


T h e S-IVB s e c o n d s t a g e f o r S a t u r n IB is m a n u f a c t u r e d by t h e Douglas
A i r c r a f t Company. T h i s s t a g e is 260 i n c h e s i n d i a m e t e r , 58 f e e t i n l e n g t h ,
a n d i s powered by a s i n g l e Rocketdyne 5 - 2 engine. T h e e n g i n e , b u r n i n g
liquid h y d r o g e n and oxygen, p r o d u c e s a s t a g e t h r u s t of a p p r o x i m a t e l y
200, 000 pounds, D u r i n g flight, the J - 2 engine u s e s t h r e e d i f f e r e n t m i x t u r e
r a t i o s , r e s u l t i n g i n v a l u e s of t h r u s t r a n g i n g f r o m 190, 000 to 2 3 0 , 0 0 0 pounds.

1.3

MISSION 204A WEIGHT STATUS.

NOTE T h e NASA-MSC is r e s p o n s i b l e f o r providing a


d e t a i l e d weight s t a t u s f o r Apollo m i s s i o n 2 0 4 A a s
a v a i l a b l e i n the iMSC R e f e r e n c e T r a j e c t o r y Document.
1.4

POSTLANDING AND RECOVERY,


I n f o r m a t i o n r e l a t i n g t o postlanding r e c o v e r y a i d s is p r o v i d e d u n d e r
s e q u e n t i a l s y s t e m s in s e c t i o n 2 . P o s t l a n d i n g ventilation f o r the c r e w i s
supplied through two vent v a l v e s i n the f o r w a r d a c c e s s h a t c h c o v e r . ( S e e
f i g u r e 1 - 4 . ) A handpump and flexible h o s e , s t o r e d u n d e r the r i g h t c r e w
couch ( f i g u r e 1-6), i s u s e d to o b t a i n w a t e r f r o m the s e a f o r c o n v e r s i o n t o
potable w a t e r . ( R e f e r to c r e w e q u i p m e n t i n s e c t i o n 6 . ) An Apollo R e c o v e r y
O p e r a t i o n s Handbook w i l l p r o v i d e a d e t a i l e d d e s c r i p t i o n of r e c o v e r y equipm e n t and r e s c u e p r o c e d u r e s .

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SECTION 2
SYSTEMS D.4TA

INTRODUCTION.
S y s t e m s d a t a include d e s c r i p t i o n of o p e r a t i o n s , component d e s c r i p tion and d e s i g n d a t a , o p e r a t i o n a l l i m i t a t i o n s a n d r e s t r i c t i o n s , and t e l e m e t r y
m e a s u r e m e n t s . Subsection 2 . 1 d e s c r i b e s the o v e r a l l s p a c e c r a f t navigation,
g u i d a n c e , and c o n t r o l r e q u i r e m e n t s and the r e s u l t a n t s y s t e m s i n t e r f a c e .
S u b s e c t i o n s 2. Z t h r o u g h 2. 1 0 p r e s e n t data grouped by s p a c e c r a f t s y s t e m s ,
a r r a n g e d in t h e following o r d e r : guidance and navigation, s t a b i l i z a t i o n a n d
c o n t r o l , s e r v i c e p r o p u l s i o n , r e a c t i o n c o n t r o l , e l e c t r i c a l p o w e r , enirironm e n t a l c o n t r o l , t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s , s e q u e n t i a l , and c a u t i o n s a n d w a r n i n g s .
Subsection 2. 1 1 d e a l s with m i s c e l l a n e o u s s y s t e m s d a t a .

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SUBSECTION 2 . 1
GUID.4NCE .4ND CONTROL

2.1.1

SYSTEMS INTERFACE. GUIDANCE -4ND CONTROL.


Apollo CSM a t m o s p h e r i c and s p a c e flight i s a c h i e v e d by a p p l i c a t i o n of
c o n t r o l l e d t r a n s l a t i o n f o r c e s a n d r o t a t i o n a l f o r c e m o m e n t s . Guidance and
c o n t r o l i n i t i a t e s and t e r m i n a t e s the t h r u s t a n d r o t a t i o n a l f o r c e s and f o r c e
m o m e n t s a s a function of the m a g n i t u d e of the change r e q u i r e d . Guidance
a n d c o n t r o l p r o v i d e s t h e following b a s i c functions:
Attitude C o n t r o l
Guidance
Navigation
Attitude c o n t r o l i s a function a s s o c i a t e d with s p a c e c r a f t o r i e n t a t i o n
with r e s p e c t t o a n i n e r t i a l r e f e r e n c e o r a known c o o r d i n a t e s y s t e m .
G u i d a n c e i s a function r e q u i r i n g a combination of a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l with r a t e
s t a b i l i z a t i o n and s t e e r i n g c o m m a n d s f o r the p u r p o s e of modifying s p a c e c r a f t t r a j e c t o r y via m a j o r v e l o c i t y c h a n g e s . Navigation d e t e r m i n e s
s p a c e c r a f t position a n d v e l o c i t y , and p r e d i c t s f u t u r e position.
T o a c c o m p l i s h m i s s i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s , t h e guidance and navigation,
s t a b i l i z a t i o n and c o n t r o l , s e r v i c e p r o p u l s i o n , and r e a c t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m s ,
p l u s the a s t r o n a u t s , a r e i n t e g r a t e d i n t o a n a u t o m a t i c / m a n u a l c l o s e d loop
control system.
G u i d a n c e and c o n t r o l a c t i v i t y i s grouped into t h r e e p r o f i l e s of flight:
c o a s t i n g , p o w e r e d , and a t m o s p h e r i c . T h e p r i m a r y c o n t r o l l o o p s involved
a r e i l l u s t r a t e d i n f i g u r e s 2. 1-1 t h r o u g h 2 . 1 - 4 . F i g u r e 2. 1 - 1 i s an
a b b r e v i a t e d i n t e g r a t i o n of all m a j o r e q u i p m e n t s n e c e s s a r y to a c c o m p l i s h
t h e a c t i v i t i e s in a l l t h r e e flight p r o f i l e s . F i g u r e s 2. 1 - 2 t h r o u g h 2. 1 - 4
divide t h e e q u i p m e n t i n t o the p r o p e r p e r s p e c t i v e f o r e a c h p r o f i l e .
It m u s t be noted that i n f i g u r e 2. 1 - 1 , the loops a r e c l o s e d t h a t
r e p r e s e n t c o a s t i n g flight ( C F ) functions. F o r powered flight ( P F ) o r
a t m o s p h e r i c flight ( A F ) , open t h e c o a s t i n g flight loops and c l o s e c o n t a c t s
r e p r e s e n t i n g t h e d e s i r e d loops.

2 . 1.7

COASTING FLIGHT
T h e guidance and c o n t r o l a c t i v i t i e s involved in c o a s t i n g flight a r e
a c c o m p l i s h e d t h r o u g h t h e b a s i c functional l o o p s shown in f i g u r e 2 . 1 - 2 .
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T h e s e l o o p s p r o v i d e a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e , a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l , a t t i t u d e hold, and
a u t o m a t i c and m a n u a l m a n e u v e r c a p a b i l i t i e s n e c e s s a r y to a c c o m p l i s h the
s e v e r a l t a s k s involved d u r i n g c o a s t i n g flight. They a r e a l s o the c e n t r a l
r e f e r e n c e and c o n t r o l l o o p s r e q u i r e d for a l l p h a s e s of flight.
A r e f e r e n c e a t t i t u d e f r a m e i s e s t a b l i s h e d by t h e G & N i n e r t i a l m e a s u r e m e n t unit (IMU), a n d / o r by the SCS body-mounted a t t i t u d e g y r o s
( B M A G s ) , a n d a t t i t u d e g y r o coupling unit (AGCU). I n e r t i a l s e n s o r s s e n s e
S I C m o t i o n c o n t r a r y to t h e r e f e r e n c e f r a m e . T h e s e n s e d a t t i t u d e e r r o r s
a n d r a t e s a r e conditioned t h r o u g h s e r v o e l e c t r o n i c s and logic to i n i t i a t e
c o u n t e r m o t i o n s v i a t h e r e a c t i o n j e t c o n t r o l (RCS) which nullifies the o r i g i n a l
motion. T h e 4 G C i n s e r t s a u t o m a t i c c o n t r o l a n d m a n e u v e r c o m m a n d s into
t h e loop. T h e r o t a t i o n , t r a n s l a t i o n , and a t t i t u d e i m p u l s e c o n t r o l s i n s e r t
m a n u a l c o m m a n d s into the loop. T h e flight d i r e c t o r attitude i n d i c a t o r
(FDAI) i s the S / C attitude visual display.

2.1. 3

POWERED FLIGHT.
P o w e r e d flight i s c o n s i d e r e d that which will u s e the S / M s e r v i c e
p r o p u l s i o n s y s t e m ( S P S ) engine to i n i t i a t e a m a j o r v e l o c i t y change.
F i g u r e 2 . 1 - 3 i l l u s t r a t e s t h o s e b a s i c loops n e c e s s a r y f o r t h e t a s k s invol\,ed.
-4s shown, the loops a r e a n e x t e n s i o n of t h o s e r e q u i r e d f o r c o a s t i n g flight.
Added, a r e t h e ( S P S ) engine on-off t h r u s t l o g i c a n d the SPS g i m b a l c o n t r o l
l o o p s . In c o a s t i n g flight, a l l a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l is t h r o u g h the RCS. P o w e r e d
flight, by t h e S P S engine, r e q u i r e s r o l l c o n t r o l through the RCS, a n d pitch
a n d yaw c o n t r o l by g i m b a l i n g t h e SPS engine n o z z l e . P r i m a r y c o n t r o l of
t h r u s t i n g i s by t h e -4GC. However, f i g u r e 2. 1 - 3 s h o w s how v a r i o u s manual
c o n t r o l s c a n be u s e d i n s t e a d of o r t o backup a u t o m a t i c functions.

2.1.4

-4T MOSPHE RI C FLIGHT

A t m o s p h e r i c flight i s e n c o u n t e r e d d u r i n g t h e e n t r y p h a s e of the
m i s s i o n a t which t i m e the S / C e x p e r i e n c e s a e r o d y n a m i c f o r c e s .
F i g u r e 2 . 1 - 4 i l l u s t r a t e s t h e b a s i c loops r e q u i r e d f o r c o n t r o l of the S / C
d u r i n g t h i s p h a s e . T h e c e n t r a l loop i s i d e n t i c a l t o t h a t in f i g u r e 2. 1 - 2 .
T h e m a i n d i f f e r e n c e i s t h a t s e r v i c e m o d u l e / c o m m a n d module ( S / M - C / M )
s e p a r a t i o n h a s t a k e n p l a c e , a n d the c o m m a n d module RCS s y s t e m i s u s e d .
A n o t h e r d i f f e r e n c e i s t h a t t h e a e r o d y n a m i c f o r c e s will s t a b i l i z e the C / M in
pitch and yaw, a n d the e n t r y g - l e v e l ( l i f t vecto:- c o n t r o l ) will i n c r e a s e o r
d e c r e a s e t h r o u g h r o l l c o n t r o l . P r i m a r y c o n t r o l i s a u t o m a t i c , with m a n u a l
r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l a v a i l a b l e , in exrent of a u t o m a t i c c o n t r o l m a l f u n c t i o n s .
F o r d e t a i l e d o p e r a t i o n of the s e v e r a l loops involved i n guidance and
c o n t r o l , r e f e r to the d e s c r i p t i o n s of the guidance and na\.igation s y s t e m ,
s u b s e c t i o n 2. 2 , and the s t a b i l i z a t i o n a n d c o n t r o l s y s t e m , s u b s e c t i o n 2 . 3.

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SECTION 2
SUBSECTION 2 . 2
GUIDANCE AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ( G & N )
2.2.1

INTRODUCTION.
The guidance and navigation ( G & N ) s y s t e m m e a s u r e s s p a c e c r a f t
attitude and velocity, d e t e r m i n e s t r a j e c t o r y , c o n t r o l s s p a c e c r a f t attitude,
c o n t r o l s the t h r u s t v e c t o r of the s e r v i c e propulsion e n g i n e , and p r o v i d e s
a b o r t information and display d a t a . P r i m a r y d e t e r m i n a t i o n of the s p a c e c r a f t
velocity and position, and computation of the t r a j e c t o r y p a r a m e t e r s i s
a c c o m p l i s h e d by the manned s p a c e flight network ( M S F N ) .
T h e G & N s y s t e m c o n s i s t s of t h r e e s u b s y s t e m s a s follows:
0
0
0

I n e r t i a l s u b s y s t e m (ISS)
C o m p u t e r s u b s y s t e m (CSS)
Optics s u b s y s t e m (OSS)

T h e i n e r t i a l s u b s y s t e m is composed of a n i n e r t i a l m e a s u r e m e n t unit
(IMU), p a r t of the power and s e r v o a s s e m b l y ( P S A ) , p a r t of the c o n t r o l s and
d i s p l a y s , and t h r e e i n e r t i a l coupling d i s p l a y u n i t s (CDUs). The IlMU p r o v i d e s
a n i n e r t i a l r e f e r e n c e with a gimbaled, t h r e e -degree -of-freedom, g y r o
stabilized stable p l a t f o r m .
T h e c o m p u t e r s u b s y s t e m is composed of a n Apollo guidance c o m p u t e r
(AGC), and two d i s p l a y and keyboard p a n e l s (DSKY s ) , which a r e p a r t of the
c o n t r o l s and d i s p l a y s . T h e AGC i s a digital c o m p u t e r which p r o c e s s e s and
c o n t r o l s information t o and f r o m t h e IMU and optics, and s t o r e s p r o g r a m s
and r e f e r e n c e d a t a .
T h e optics s u b s y s t e m is composed of a scanning t e l e s c o p e ( S C T ) , a
sextant (SXT), d r i v e m o t o r s f o r positioning the SCT and SXT, p a r t s of t h e
PSA, p a r t of the c o n t r o l s and d i s p l a y s , and two optics CDUs. The SCT and
SXT a r e used t o d e t e r m i n e the s p a c e c r a f t position and attitude with r e l a t i o n
to stars and/or landmarks.
T h e t h r e e G&N s u b s y s t e m s a r e configured s u c h t h a t the CSS and OSS
m a y be operated independently. T h i s allows continued u s e of the CSS a n d / o r
OSS in the event of a malfunction in one of t h e s e s u b s y s t e m s o r the ISS.
S y s t e m power r e q u i r e m e n t s and r e f e r e n c e s i g n a l s a r e provided by t h e power
and s e r v o a s s e m b l y ( P S A ) . Major components of the s y s t e m a r e located in
the command module lower equipment bay ( f i g u r e 2. 2-1). S y s t e m c i r c u i t
b r e a k e r s , caution and w a r n i n g i n d i c a t o r s , and one of the D S K Y s a r e located
on the m a i n d i s p l a y console.
2.2.2

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.
T h e guidance and navigation s y s t e m p r o v i d e s c a p a b i l i t i e s f o r the
f ol lowing:
0

I n e r t i a l velocity and position ( s t a t e v e c t o r ) computation

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S p a c e c r a f t attitude m e a s u r e m e n t and c o n t r o l

G e n e r a t i o n of guidance c o m m a n d s d u r i n g CSXI-powered flight and


C / L I atmospheric entry.

T h e G & K s y s t e m i s initially a c t i v a t e d and aligned d u r i n g the p r e l a u n c h


p h a s e . D u r i n g the a s c e n t p h a s e , the s y s t e m m e a s u r e s velocity and a t t i t u d e ,
c o m p u t e s position, c o m p a r e s the a c t u a l s p a c e c r a f t t r a j e c t o r y with a p r e d e t e r m i n e d t r a j e c t o r y , and d i s p l a y s p e r t i n e n t d a t a . The flight cre\v u s e s
the d i s p l a y e d i n f o r m a t i o n a s a n a i d f o r d e c i s i o n t o a b o r t o r continue the
m i s s i o n . H o w e v e r , s p a c e c r a f t c o n t r o l i s m a i n t a i n e d by the S-IVB guidance
until CSM/S-IVB s e p a r a t i o n . Upon s e p a r a t i o n , the G&N s y s t e m a s s u m e s the
guidance and navigation functions u s i n g the d a t a a c q u i r e d d u r i n g a s c e n t .
D u r i n g p e r i o d s when o n b o a r d velocitv a n d / o r attitude change > e n s i n g
i s not r e q u i r e d , the I l I U i s placed i n s t a n d b y o p e r a t i o n t o c o n s e r v e e l e c t r i c a l
p o w e r . T h e -AGC i s u s e d m o r e extensivelx. t h a n the I U U , h o w e v e r , i t will
a l s o be p l a c e d in standby o p e r a t i o n t o c o n s e r v e e l e c t r i c a l power. I\ hen t h e
guidance and navigation function i s t o be r e s t o r e d , the I l l U and -AGC a r e
r e a c t i v a t e d , with the .AGC u s i n g the l a s t c o m p u t e d velocitv a s the b a s i s f o r
f u r t h e r velocitL c o m p u t a t i o n s , New positional d a t a m u s t be a c q u i r e d i r o m
o p t i c a l sightings or L I S F N t h r o u g h t e l e m e t r y o r voice c o m m u n i c a t i o n s .
Initial position and attitude i n f o r m a t i o n a s well a s p e r i o d i c updating o i
t h i s i n f o r m a t i o n i s m a d e t h r o u g h u s e of the o p t i c s . T h i s i s a c c o m p l i s h e d
by the n a v i g a t o r m a k i n g two o r m o r e l a n d m a r k a n d / o r s t a r s i g h t i n g s . The
s i g h t i n g s a r e m a d e by a c q u i r i n g the s t a r - l a n d m a r k with the SCT a n d l o r S X T .
When the viewed object i s c e n t e r e d , a m a r k c o m m a n d i s initiated. The -AGC
r e a d s the optics a n g l e s , 11,lU a n g l e s , and t i m e , i n conjunction with i n t e r n a l
p r o g r a m s ,to d e t e r m i n e the s p a c e c r a f t position. T h i s position i n f o r m a t i o n
and the s p a c e c r a f t velocity a r e u s e d t o c o m p u t e a n e s t i m a t e d t r a j e c t o r y .
T h e a c t u a l trajector:. i s c o m p a r e d with p r e v i o u s t r a j e c t o r \ . d a t a t o g e n e r a t e
the t r a j e c t o r y e r r o r , i f a n y , f o r f u r t h e r r e f e r e n c e . O p t i c a l m e a s u r e m e n t s
a r e a l s o u s e d i n aligning the IXIU t o a s p e c i f i c r e f e r e n c e o r i e n t a t i o n .
The IMU (figure 2. 2 - 2 ) contains t h r e e inertial rate integrating gyros
( I R I G s ) , t h r e e a n g u l a r d i f f e r e n t i a t i n g a c c e l e r o m e t e r s ( -ADAS), and t h r e e
pulsed i n t e g r a t i n g pendulous a c c e l e r o m e t e r s (PIP-As). The IRIGs, PIP-As,
and o n e -ADA a r e mounted o n t h e s t a b l e p l a t f o r m which is g i m b a l e d to p r o vide t h r e e d e g r e e s of f r e e d o m . T h e two r e m a i n i n g -AD.As a r e mounted o n
the m i d d l e gimbal. T h e s t a b l e p l a t f o r m i n e r t i a l r e f e r e n c e i s m a i n t a i n e d 12)the IRIGs and - l D - A s i n conjunction with e l e c t r o n i c s t a b i l i z a t i o n loops. -An!d i s p l a c e m e n t of the p l a t f o r m is s e n s e d by the IRIGs which produce output
s i g n a l s r e p r e s e n t a t i v e of t h e magnitude and d i r e c t i o n of d i s p l a c e m e n t . T h e
AD-As s e n s e the d i s p l a c e m e n t r a t e and p r o d u c e output r a t e c o n t r o l s i g n a l s
t o m a i n t a i n c o r r e c t s t a b i l i z a t i o n loop c o n t r o l r e s p o n s e . The IRIG and -4D.A
s i g n a l s a r e applied t o s e r v o a m p l i f i e r s , which condition the s i g n a l s t o d r i v e
g i m b a l t o r q u e m o t o r s . T h e g i m b a l t o r q u e m o t o r s t h e n r e s t o r e the i n i t i a l
p l a t f o r m o r i e n t a t i o n by d r i v i n g the g i m b a l s until the l R I G s i g n a l s a r e nulled.

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T h e P I P A s a r e o r t h o g o n a l l y mounted and s e n s e c h a n g e s i n s p a c e c r a f t
v e l o c i t y . An a c c e l e r a t i o n o r d e c e l e r a t i o n r e s u l t s in output s i g n a l s which
a r e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e of the m a g n i t u d e and d i r e c t i o n of t h e velocity change.
T h e output s i g n a l s a r e applied t o the ACC which u s e s the i n f o r m a t i o n t o
update s p a c e c r a f t velocity d a t a . Continual updating of velocity i n f o r m a t i o n ,
with r e s p e c t t o the i n i t i a l s p a c e c r a f t position and t r a j e c t o r y , e n a b l e s the
AGC t o p r o v i d e c u r r e n t v e l o c i t y , p o s i t i o n , and t r a j e c t o r y i n f o r m a t i o n .
T h e IMU a l s o p r o v i d e s a s p a c e s t a b i l i z e d r e f e r e n c e f o r s p a c e c r a f t
a t t i t u d e s e n s i n g a n d c o n t r o l . Attitude change s e n s i n g i s a c c o m p l i s h e d by
m o n i t o r i n g the s p a c e c r a f t attitude with r e f e r e n c e t o the s t a b l e p l a t f o r m .
R e s o l v e r s a r e mounted at the g i m b a l a x e s t o provide s i g n a l s r e p r e s e n t a t i v e
of the g i m b a l a n g l e s . I n e r t i a l CDUs c o n t a i n r e s o l v e r s which r e p e a t the
p l a t f o r m a t t i t u d e . Attitude m o n i t o r i n g i s afforded by c o m p a r i n g the IXlU
r e s o l v e r output s i g n a l s with t h e CDU r e s o l v e r s i g n a l s . If the a n g l e s d i f f e r ,
e r r o r s i g n a l s a r e + g e n e r a t e d and applied t o the s t a b i l i z a t i o n and c o n t r o l s y s t e m . If the attitude e r r o r i s l a r g e r t h a n the s e l e c t e d deadband l i m i t s , the
SCS f i r e s the a p p r o p r i a t e RCS e n g i n e s . T h e s p a c e c r a f t is r o t a t e d back t o
t h e i n i t i a l r e f e r e n c e a t t i t u d e and t h e e r r o r s i g n a l s a r e nulled (within
d e a d b a n d limits).
T h e AGC p r o v i d e s a u t o m a t i c e x e c u t i o n of c o m p u t e r p r o g r a m s , a u t o m a t i c c o n t r o l of ISS and OSS m o d e s , a n d , i n conjunction with the DSKYs,
m a n u a l c o n t r o l of ISS and OSS m o d e s and c o m p u t e r d i s p l a y s . T h e -4GC
c o n t a i n s a t w o - p a r t m e m o r y which c o n s i s t s of a l a r g e n o n - e r a s a b l e s e c t i o n
and a s m a l l e r e r a s a b l e section. Non-erasable m e m o r y contains mission
and s y s t e m p r o g r a m s and o t h e r p r e d e t e r m i n e d d a t a which a r e w i r e d i n
d u r i n g a s s e m b l y . D a t a r e a d o u t f r o m t h i s s e c t i o n i s n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e and
cannot be changed d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n . T h e e r a s a b l e s e c t i o n of m e m o r y p r o v i d e s f o r d a t a s t o r a g e , r e t r i e v a l , and o p e r a t i o n s upon m e a s u r e d d a t a and
t e l e m e t e r e d information. Data readout f r o m this section i s destructive,
p e r m i t t i n g c h a n g e s i n s t o r e d d a t a t o be m a d e a s d e s i r e d . I n f o r m a t i o n
within t h e m e m o r y m a y be c a l l e d u p f o r d i s p l a y on the two DSKYs. T h e
DSKYs e n a b l e the flight c r e w t o e n t e r d a t a or i n s t r u c t i o n s into t h e AGC,
r e q u e s t d i s p l a y of d a t a f r o m .4GC m e m o r y , and o f f e r an i n t e r r u p t c o n t r o l
of AGC o p e r a t i o n . The AGC t i m i n g s e c t i o n p r o v i d e s t i m i n g s i g n a l s of
v a r i o u s f r e q u e n c i e s f o r i n t e r n a l u s e and t o o t h e r o n b o a r d s y s t e m s which
r e q u i r e a c c u r a t e or s y n c h r o n i z e d t i m i n g . Data within the AGC i s t r a n s m i t t e d t o ,MSFN t h r o u g h a "downlink" t e l e m e t r y function. T e l e m e t e r e d
d a t a i s t r a n s m i t t e d a s a function of a n AGC p r o g r a m or b y r e q u e s t f r o m
LMSFN. D a t a within the ACC m a y be updated through a n "uplink" telemetr:;
f u n c t i o n c o n t r o l l e d by M S F N . The XGC p e r f o r m s guidance functions b y
executing internal p r o g r a m s using predetermined trajectory p a r a m e t e r s ,
a t t i t u d e a n g l e s f r o m t h e i n e r t i a l CDUs, velocity c h a n g e s f r o m the PIPAs,
and c o m m a n d s f r o m t h e DSKYs ( c r e w ) t o g e n e r a t e c o n t r o l c o m m a n d s .
T h e navigation f u n c t i o n i s p e r f o r m e d by u s i n g s t o r e d s t a r - l a n d m a r k d a t a ,
o p t i c s a n g l e s f r o m the o p t i c s CDUs, and velocity c h a n g e s f r o m the PIPAS
i n the e x e c u t i o n of navigation p r o g r a m s .

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T h e o p t i c s provide a c c u r a t e s t a r and l a n d m a r k a n g u l a r m e a s u r e m e n t s . Sightings a r e a c c o m p l i s h e d by the navigator u s i n g the SXT and
SCT. T h e o p t i c s a r e positioned by d r i v e m o t o r s c o m m a n d e d by the o p t i c s
hand c o n t r o l l e r o r manually u s i n g a u n i v e r s a l t o o l , a s d e s i r e d . The shaft
a x e s a r e p a r a l l e l . T r u n n i o n a x e s m a y be o p e r a t e d i n p a r a l l e l o r o f f s e t ,
a s d e s i r e d . T h e S C T is a unity power i n s t r u m e n t providing a n a p p r o x i m a t e 6 0 - d e g r e e field of view. I t i s u s e d t o m a k e l a n d m a r k s i g h t i n g s and
t o a c q u i r e and c e n t e r s t a r s o r l a n d m a r k s p r i o r t o S X T u s e . The SXT
p r o v i d e s 28-power m a g n i f i c a t i o n with a 1. 8 - d e g r e e field of view. The
SXT h a s two l i n e s of s i g h t , e n a b l i n g it to m e a s u r e the included angle
between two o b j e c t s . T h i s r e q u i r e s two l i n e s of sight which e n a b l e the
two viewed o b j e c t s t o be s u p e r i m p o s e d . F o r a s t a r - l a n d m a r k s i g h t i n g ,
the l a n d m a r k line of sight i s c e n t e r e d along the S X T s h a f t a x i s . T h e s t a r
i m a g e i s moved t o w a r d t h e l a n d m a r k by r o t a t i n g the shaft and t r u n n i o n
a x e s until the two viewed o b j e c t s a r e s u p e r i m p o s e d . The s h a f t and
t r u n n i o n a n g l e s a r e r e p e a t e d by t h e optic CDUs. When the n a v i g a t o r i s
s a t i s f i e d with i m a g e p o s i t i o n s , he i s s u e s a m a r k c o m m a n d to the -4GC.
T h e -4GC r e a d s the o p t i c s C D U a n g l e s , I M U CDU a n g l e s , and t i m e , and
c o m p u t e s the position of the s p a c e c r a f t . T h e AGC b a s e s the computation
on s t o r e d s t a r and l a n d m a r k d a t a which m a y a l s o be u s e d by the .AGC to
r e q u e s t s p e c i f i c s t a r s o r l a n d m a r k s f o r navigational s i g h t i n g s . Two o r
m o r e s i g h t i n g s , on two o r m o r e d i f f e r e n t s t a r s , m u s t be t a k e n t o p e r f o r m
a c o m p l e t e position d e t e r m i n a t i o n .
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Operational Modes.
T h e G&N s y s t e m i s o p e r a t e d in s i x b a s i c o p e r a t i o n a l m o d e s .
S e l e c t i o n of any one mode i s a c c o m p l i s h e d manual!y b y the flight c r e w o r
a u t o m a t i c a l l y by the ACC. T h e b a s i c m o d e s a r e a s follows:
0

0
0

0
0

Xlonitor ( i n i t i a t e d by S C S mode s e l e c t i o n )
Z e r o encode
C o a r s e align
Fine align
Attitude c o n t r o l
Entry

T h e s y s t e m c o n f i g u r a t i o n n e c e s s a r y t o o p e r a t e in an)- of the m o d e s is
e s t a b l i s h e d by r e l a y switching.
The m o n i t o r mode is u s e d a t launch, a s c e n t , and d u r i n g o r b i t until
C S M / S - I V B s e p a r a t i o n , t o p r o v i d e flight path d a t a f o r c r e w d i s p l a y s . The
c o a r s e a l i g n , fine a l i g n , a n d z e r o encode m o d e s a r e u s e d to
a l i g n the IXlU a f t e r standby p e r i o d s o r t o a c q u i r e a new s t a b l e p l a t f o r m
o r i e n t a t i o n . T h e attitude c o n t r o l mode p r o v i d e s f o r s p a c e c r a f t attitude
c o n t r o l and navigation c o m p u t a t i o n s t o m e a s u r e position and v e l o c i t y . The
e n t r y mode p r o v i d e s c o n t r o l of t h e s p a c e c r a f t lift v e c t o r d u r i n g e n t r y
phase.

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T h e ISS a n d CSS w i l l b e o p e r a t e d i n on-standby c y c l e s t o c o n s e r v e


e l e c t r i c a l p o w e r . During standby o p e r a t i o n , t h e ISS m a i n t a i n s IMU t e m p e r a t u r e , and the CSS m a i n t a i n s AGC t i m i n g functions. The OSS i s s h u t off
when not i n u s e . Since s t a n d b y o p e r a t i o n t i m e v a r i e s f o r e a c h of the
s u b s y s t e m s , standby is not c o n s i d e r e d a s b a s i c mode.

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M o n i t o r Mode,
D u r i n g p r e l a u n c h o p e r a t i o n s , the G & N s y s t e m is a l i g n e d t o the d e s i r e d
l a u n c h r e f e r e n c e a t t i t u d e a n d g y r o c o m p a s s e s t o m: i n t a i n t h i s a t t i t u d e .
A p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 m i n u t e s p r i o r t o l a u n c h , t h e g y r o c o m p a s s i n g i s stopped
a n d t h e s y s t e m b e c o m e s i n e r t i a l l y r e f e r e n c e d . Upon lift-off the ACC b e g i n s
m o n i t o r i n g the flight path a n g l e s by d r i v i n g the I n e r t i a l Coupling Display
Units (ICDUs) through p r o g r a m m e d a t t i t u d e c h a n g e s . The ICDU a n g l e s a r e
c o m p a r e d with the IMU g i m b a l a n g l e s to produce flight path e r r o r s i g n a l s
which a r e d i s p l a y e d by the FDAI e r r o r n e e d l e s . T o t a l s p a c e c r a f t a t t i t u d e ,
with r e s p e c t t o the IMU o r i e n t a t i o n , i s d i s p l a y e d by t h e FDAI b a l l .
( P r e l a u n c h FDAI r e a d i n g s a r e 164. 7 6 - d e g r e e r o l l , 5 8 . 3 0 - d e g r e e pitch, a n d
9. 6 9 - d e g r e e yaw, with r e s p e c t t o the navigation a x i s s y m b o l , Display a t
o r b i t i n s e r t i o n is 0 - d e g r e e r o l l , 310. 5 - d e g r e e pitch, and 0 - d e g r e e y a w ,
a s s u m i n g a 1 8 0 - d e g r e e r o l l h a s b e e n p e r f o r m e d and launch pad 3 7 is u s e d . )
D u r i n g b o o s t p r i o r t o l a u n c h e s c a p e t o w e r ( L E T ) j e t t i s o n , the AGC d i s p l a y s
t h e following:
REGISTER 1

I n e r t i a l flight path a n g l e ; i n e r t i a l velocity with r e s p e c t


to local horizontal i n d e g r e e s .

REGISTER 2

I n e r t i a l velocity i n ft p e r s e c .

REGISTER 3

Altitude above l a u n c h pad in n a u t i c a l m i l e s ( N M s )

Upon r e c e i p t of L E T j e t t i s o n s i g n a l s t h e d i s p l a y s change t o the following:


REGISTER 1

REGISTER 2

- Altitude of p e r i g e e above the m e a n e q u a t o r i a l r a d i u s

Predicted G s for free-fall and entry a t 60-degree


bank a n g l e .

in NMs.
REGISTER 3

- Time of f r e e - f a l l

t o 300, 000 i t above m e a n e q u a t o r i a l


r a d i u s i n m i n u t e s and s e c o n d s .

T h i s d i s p l a y e d d a t a p r o v i d e s the flight c r e w with sufficient i n f o r m a t i o n to


m a k e a b o r t o r continue d e c i s i o n s ; h o w e v e r , i f t i m e is not c r i t i c a l , the
d e c i s i o n i s m a d e by the flight cre\v a n d MSFN jointly.

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Z e r o E n c o d e ;\lode.
T h e z e r o encode mode e n a b l e s c o r r e c t i o n of the CDC d a t a s t o r e d i n
-4GC. T h i s mode i s u s e d t o e n s u r e t h a t the r e f e r e n c e a n g l e s contained i n
the CDU r e g i s t e r s of t h e XGC c o r r e s p o n d with the a c t u a l CDU a n g l e s . T h i s
is a c c o m p l i s h e d by d r i v i n g t h e CDUs t o z e r o , t h e n c l e a r i n g the -4GC C D U
r e g i s t e r s . T h i s s t a r t s the -4GC CDU r e g i s t e r s a t z e r o and e n a b l e s the
r e g i s t e r s t o m a i n t a i n c o r r e c t CDU a n g l e s by counting p u l s e s f r o m the CDL'
digital encoders.

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C o a r s e -Align l l o d e .
T h e c o a r s e a l i g n mode e n a b l e s s t a b l e p l a t f o r m a l i g n m e n t to witb.in
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 d e g r e e s of a d e s i r e d p l a t f o r m o r i e n t a t i o n . F r e r e q u i s i t e
i n f o r m a t i o n t o a c c o m p l i s h c o a r s e a l i g n m e n t c o n s i s t s oi the d e s i r e d plattorni
o r i e n t a t i o n and p r e s e n t s p a c e c r a f t a t t i t u d e .
The d e s i r e d p l a t f o r m o r i e n t a t i o n a n g l e s a r e computed b y a n a1:gnm e n t p r o g r a m e x e c u t e d bb- the -4GC. T h e n a v i g a t o r d e t e r m i n e s the s p a c e c r a f t attitude immediatelb- p r i o r t o c o a r s e a l i g n m e n t b\- m a k i n g two o r
m o r e sightings on s t a r s o r l a n d m a r k s . Upon c o m p l e t i o n of the s i g h t i n g s .
the =IGC r e a d s the optic a n g l e s and c o m p u t e s the g i m b a l a n g l e s necessar!:
t o a t t a i n the d e s i r e d p l a t f o r m o r i e n t a t i o n . T h e -1GC g e n e r a t e s dri1.e
s i g n a l s t o position the CDU r e s o l v e r s t o the r e q u i r e d g i m b a l a n g l e s . The
IlIL-CDU r e s o l v e r e r r o r s i g n a l s , g e n e r a t e d by r e p o s i t i o n i n g the C D U s ,
a r e applied t o the g i m b a l t o r q u e s e r v o a m p s Ivhich d r i l - e the g i m b a l t o r q u e
m o t o r s t o position t h e p l a t f o r m t o the d e s i r e d o r i e n t a t i o n .
(1

T h e s t a b l e p l a t f o r m o r i e n t a t i o n will normall>- be s u c h t h a t the X - a x i s


l i e s alorlg the s p a c e c r a f t t h r u s t v e c t o r d u r i n g a l l powered p h a s e s , e x c e p t
a s c e n t , and along the s p a c e c r a f t s t a b i l i t y axis d u r i n g e n t r y .
2 , 2 . 2 . 1. 4

F i n e -Align l i o d e
T h e fine a l i g n mode c o m p l e t e s s t a b l e p l a t f o r m o r i e n t a t i o n t o the
r e q u i r e d d e g r e e of a c c u r a c y . The n a v i g a t o r m a k e s two o r m o r e s t a r
s i g h t i n g s , u s i n g o n - b o a r d d a t a and the o p t i c s t o a c q u i r e the d e s i r e d s t a r s .
Upon r e c e i p t of the optic a n g l e s the -4GC c o m p u t e s the I l 1 U a n g l e s n e c e s s a r y t o c o m p l e t e the a l i g n m e n t . I n the fine align m o d e , the I l l U a n g l e s a r e
r e p e a t e d by the i n e r t i a l CDUs which a r e m o n i t o r e d by the .AGC t o deterrr.ine
t h e a c t u a l I;\\IU o r i e n t a t i o n . T h e =\GC g e n e r a t e s t o r q u i n g s i g n a l s t o c a n c e l
an)- e r r o r between the a c t u a l I l l K o r i e n t a t i o n and the d e s i r e d o r i e n t a t i o n .
T h e s e t o r q u i n g p u l s e s a r e applied t o the [RIG torquing c o i l s . The I R I G s i n
conjunction with the s t a b i l i z a t i o n l o o p s , r e p o s i t i o n the s t a b l e platforni until
the d e s i r e d o r i e n t a t i o n i s a t t a i n e d . Upon c o m p l e t i o n of fine a l i g n m e n t . the
I M v / C D U r e s o l v e r s i g n a l s a n d the s t a b i l i z a t i o n loop s i g n a l s a r e a t null.
T h e s!-stem c o n i i g u r a t i o n r e q u i r e d f o r fine a l i g n mode a l s o a p p l i e s
I X l U r e s o l v e r s i g n a l s t o the SCS a s a p p a r e n t attitude e r r o r s i g n a l s . T o
p r e v e n t t h e s e s i g n a l s f r o m a p p e a r i n g a s a c t u a l s p a c e c r a f t attitude e r r o r s
the SCS m u s t be o p e r a t e d i n a n SCS mode which r e j e c t s G & K derirred s i g n a l s

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Attitude C o n t r o l Mode.
The a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l mode p r o v i d e s s p a c e c r a f t a t t i t u d e change s e n s i n g ,
g e n e r a t e s e r r o r s i g n a l s f o r s p a c e c r a f t a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l , velocity change
s i g n a l s f o r updating AGC velocity i n f o r m a t i o n , a n d s i g n a l s f o r t i m i n g SPS
engine t h r u s t termination commands.
D u r i n g s p a c e c r a f t a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l , the IMU g i m b a l r e s o l v e r s s e n s e any
d i s p l a c e m e n t of the s p a c e c r a f t with r e s p e c t t o the s t a b l e p l a t f o r m o r i e n t a t i o n
a n d p r o d u c e c o r r e s p o n d i n g e r r o r s i g n a l s . The e r r o r s i g n a l s a r e a p p l i e d
d i r e c t l y t o the SCS-FDA1 b a l l f o r e r r o r d i s p l a y a n d t o the i n e r t i a l CDU
r e s o l v e r s . The IMU-CDU e r r o r . s i g n a l s a r e d i s p l a y e d on the IMU c o n t r o l
p a n e l , r e s o l v e d into s p a c e c r a f t a x e s , a n d a p p l i e d to the SCS. If the e r r o r
s i g n a l s i n d i c a t e a n a t t i t u d e e r r o r l a r g e r t h a n the s e l e c t e d d e a d b a n d ,
a p p r o p r i a t e RCS e n g i n e s a r e f i r e d a n d the d e s i r e d s p a c e c r a f t a t t i t u d e i s
restored.
F o r d e l t a V m a n e u v e r s , the G & N s y s t e m p r o v i d e s a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l ,
velocity change s e n s i n g , and t o t a l velocity change c o n t r o l by g e n e r a t i n g
t h r u s t t e r m i n a t i o n c o m m a n d s . P r i o r t o t h r u s t i n g , t h e IiMU i s aligned s o t h a t
t h e s t a b l e p l a t f o r m X - a x i s i s p a r a l l e l t o the t h r u s t v e c t o r . The XGC d e t e r m i n e s t i m e - t o - i g n i t i o n a n d t o t a l velocity change d e s i r e d , and p e r f o r m s mode
v e r i f i c a t i o n r o u t i n e s . At ignition t i m e t h e AGC f l a s h e s the DSKY d i s p l a y s t o
t h e c r e w f o r i n i t i a t i o n of ignition ( m a n u a l DSKY e n t r y is r e q u i r e d ) . During
t h r u s t i n g , t h e CDU a p p l i e s attitude e r r o r s i g n a l s t o the SCS. Roll e r r o r
s i g n a l s a r e a p p l i e d t o t h e RCS e n g i n e s ; h o w e v e r , pitch and ya\v e r r o r s i g n a l s
a r e a p p l i e d t o the S P S engine g i m b a l s r a t h e r t h a n RCS e n g i n e s . T h i s
e n s u r e s a l i g n m e n t of t h e t h r u s t v e c t o r t h r o u g h the s p a c e c r a f t c e n t e r - o f g r a v i t y a n d a b n g the c o r r e c t t r a j e c t o r y . The P I P A s on the s t a b l e p l a t f o r m
s e n s e t h e velocity c h a n g e s a n d apply p r o p o r t i o n a l output s i g n a l s t o the -4GC.
The I G C c o m p u t e s and u p d a t e s s p a c e c r a f t velocity, a n d counts down a p r e s e t
c o u n t e r xvith the P I P A s i g n a l s . IVhen the c o u n t e r r e a c h e s z e r o , a t h r u s t
t e r m i n a t i o n s i g n a l i s g e n e r a t e d and a p p l i e d through the S C S e l e c t r o n i c s to
t h e SPS e n g i n e .

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Entry.
The e n t r y mode p r o v i d e s f o r g e n e r a t i o n of a t t i t u d e e r r o r and s t e e r i n g
s i g n a l s , s e n s i n g of d e c e l e r a t i o n , a n d c o m p u t a t i o n of velocity c h a n g e s d u r i n g
t h e e n t r > - p h a s e of t h e m i s s i o n . The s t e e r i n g s i g n a l s pro\-ide f o r c o n t r o l of
t h e s p a c e c r a f t lift \ - e c t o r t h r o u g h the SCS, t o inhibit excessilre G-loadings
a n d h e a t buildup, a n d t o c o n t r o l the flight path t o enable landing a t a p r e s e l e c t e d s i t e . -4ttitude e r r o r s i g n a l s a r e a p p l i e d to the FD-AI attitude e r r o r
needles.
E n t r y c o n f i g u r a t i o n i s s i m i l a r to a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l lvith the e x c e p t i o n s
t h a t the r o l l r e s p o n s e t i m e i s r e d u c e d , one s t e p of a x i s r e s o l u t i o n i s not
n e e d e d , and the XGC will p r o d u c e s t e e r i n g s i g n a l s to the S C S by d r i v i n g the
r o l l CDU. F r o m i n i t i a t i o n of e n t r y mode until 0. 05G switching, r o l l , pitch,

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pitch and yan- e r r o r s i g n a l s provide d i s p l a y only. P r i o r t o e n t r y , t h e IMU
X - a x i s i s a l i g n e d along t h e s p a c e c r a f t e n t r y velocity v e c t o r . T h i s a l i g n m e n t
e l i m i n a t e s the need f o r navigation b a s e - t o - s p a c e c r a f t body a x i s r e s o l u t i o n .
D e c e l e r a t i o n i s s e n s e d p r i m a r i l y by t h e IMU X - a x i s PIP-A, although c h a n g e s
i n lift v e c t o r o r i e n t a t i o n c a u s e s o m e l a t e r a l m o v e m e n t which i s s e n s e d by
the Y a n d / o r 2 P I P X s . The o u t e r g i m b a l , o r r o l l , 1X r e s o l v e r i s connected
t o the 16X r e s o l v e r i n the R O L L CDU, gil-ing a 1 6 : l i n c r e a s e in attitude
e r r o r s i g n a l and r e d u c i n g the r e s p o n s e t i m e of the r o l l channel. The -IGC
\vi11 produce s t e e r i n g s i g n a l s by executing a p r o g r a m m e d lift v e c t o r down
e n t r y ( t o e n s u r e c a p t u r e ) , 1 8 0 - d e g r e e r o l l t o lift \vector u p , t h e n g e n e r a t e
f u r t h e r s t e e r i n g s i g n a l s \vith r e s p e c t t o G f o r c e s , h e a t buildup, a n d r a n g e
n e e d e d . T h e s e s t e e r i n g s i g n a l s a r e r o u t e d t o the r o l l CDU lvhere a n IMUCDU r e s o l \ - e r e r r o r i s g e n e r a t e d a n d r o u t e d t o t h e SCS f o r FD-41 disp1a)a n d / o r RCS engine c o n t r o l . The e n t r y m a y be p e r f o r m e d manually \vith the
pilot fl\-ing t o the s t e e r i n g s i g n a l s a s d i s p l a y e d on the FD-AI, o r a u t o m a t i c a l l y
\\-ith the -AGC s t e e r i n g s i g n a l s r o u t e d t o the r o l l RCS e n g i n e s f o r s p a c e c r a f t
c o n t r 01.
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Inertial Subsystem.
The function of t h e i n e r t i a l s u b s y s t e m i s t o p r o v i d e a s p a c e - s t a b i l i z e d
i n e r t i a l r e f e r e n c e f r o m which \.-elocity c h a n g e s and a t t i t u d e c h a n g e s c a n be
s e n s e d . It i s composed of t h e i n e r t i a l m e a s u r e m e n t u n i t ( I M U ) , the n a v i g a t i o n b a s e ( S B ) , p a r t s of the pon.er and s e r v o a s s e m b l y (PS-A), p a r t s of the
c o n t r o l and display p a n e l s , and t h r e e coupling d i s p l a y u n i t s ( C D U s ) .

2 . 2 . 3. 1 . 1

Sa\-igation Base.
The navigation b a s e ( N B ) i s the r i g i d , s u p p o r t i n g s t r u c t u r e n h i c h
m o u n t s the IMU and o p t i c a l i n s t r u m e n t s . The S B i s m a n u f a c t u r e d and
i n s t a l l e d t o c l o s e t o l e r a n c e s to provide a c c u r a t e a l i g n m e n t of the e q u i p m e n t
mounted on i t . It a l s o p r o v i d e s s h o c k mounting f o r the IMU and o p t i c s .

2 . 2. 3. 1. 2

I n e r t i a l M e a s u r e m e n t Unit.
The i n e r t i a l m e a s u r e m e n t unit (IMU) i s the m a i n unit of t h e i n e r t i a l
s u b s y s t e m . It i s a t h r e e - d e g r e e - o f - f r e e d o m s t a b i l i z e d p l a t f o r m a s s e m b l ) . ,
containing t h r e e i n e r t i a l r e f e r e n c e i n t e g r a t i n g g)-ros ( I R I G s ) , t h r e e pulsed
i n t e g r a t i n g pendulous a c c e l e r o m e t e r s ( P I P - I s ) , a n d t h r e e a n g u l a r d i f f e r e n t i ating a c c e l e r o m e t e r s (-IDAS). The s t a b l e m e m b e r i t s e l f i s machined f r o m
a s o l i d block of b e r y l l i u m xvith h o l e s b o r e d f o r mounting the P I P X s , IRIGs,
a n d one of the t h r e e .ADXs. T h r e e g i m b a l a n d s i x i n t e r g i m b a l a s s e m b l i e s ,
\vhich h o u s e t o r q u e m o t o r s and r e s o l v e r s , a r e a l s o p a r t of the I M U a s s e m b l y ,
t o g e t h e r \I-ith p r e a m p l i f i e r s and g i m b a l - m o u n t e d e l e c t r o n i c s . F i g u r e 2. 1-2
sho\vs h o w - the IRIGs a n d the P I P A s a r e mounted r e l a t i v e t o e a c h o t h e r on
t h e s t a b l e m e m b e r ( o r i n n e r g i m b a l ) . The t h r e e g i m b a l a x e s . about lvhich
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The s t a b l e p l a t f o r m a t t i t u d e i s m a i n t a i n e d by the IRIGs, ADAs, s t a b i l i z a t i o n l o o p e l e c t r o n i c s , and g i m b a l t o r q u e m o t o r s . Any d i s p l a c e m e n t of
t h e s t a b l e p l a t f o r m o r g i m b a l a n g l e s i s s e n s e d by the IRICs and ADAs, which
g e n e r a t e e r r o r s i g n a l s . IRIG e r r o r s i g n a l s a r e r e s o l v e d a n d a m p l i f i e d a t
t h e IMU a n d a p p l i e d t o s t a b i l i z a t i o n loop e l e c t r o n i c s . ADA-produced e r r o r
s i g n a l s a r e s u m m e d with the IRIG e r r o r s i g n a l s . The r e s u l t a n t s i g n a l i s
conditioned a n d a p p l i e d t o t h e g i m b a l t o r q u e m o t o r s , which r e s t o r e the
de s i r e d attitude.
The s t a b l e p l a t f o r m p r o v i d e s a s p a c e - r e f e r e n c e d mount f o r t h r e e
PIPAS, which s e n s e velocity c h a n g e s . The P I P A s a r e mounted orthogonally
t o s e n s e t h e velocity c h a n g e s along a l l t h r e e a x e s . Any t r a n s l a t i o n a l f o r c e
e x p e r i e n c e d by t h e s p a c e c r a f t c a u s e s a n a c c e l e r a t i o n o r d e c e l e r a t i o n n7hich
i s s e n s e d by one o r m o r e P I P A s . E a c h P I P A g e n e r a t e s a n output s i g n a l
p r o p o r t i o n a l t o t h e magnitude a n d d i r e c t i o n of velocity c h a n g e . T h i s s i g n a l ,
in the f o r m of a p u l s e t r a i n , i s a p p l i e d t o the AGC. The AGC will u s e the
s i g n a l t o update the \relocity i n f o r m a t i o n a n d a l s o g e n e r a t e s i g n a l s t o t o r q u e
e a c h P I P A d u c o s y n b a c k t o null.
The t e m p e r a t u r e of t h e IRIGs a n d P I P A s i s m a i n t a i n e d within r e q u i r e d
l i m i t s d u r i n g both standb)- a n d o p e r a t i n g m o d e s of the IMU. The IMU t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l s y s t e m c o n t a i n s c i r c u i t s t o supply n o r m a l p r o p o r t i o n a l
t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l n5th the c a p a b i l i t y of b a c k u p o r e m e r g e n c y c o n t r o l i n
c a s e of a p r o p o r t i o n a l c o n t r o l m a l f u n c t i o n . The p r o p o r t i o n a l t e m p e r a t u r e
c o n t r o l c i r c u i t is the p r i i n a r ) - m e a n s of m a i n t a i n i n g t h e IRIG a n d PIP=\
t e m p e r a t u r e and p r o v i d e s the m o s t a c c u r a t e c o n t r o l . T h i s type of c o n t r o l i s
aL-ailable when e i t h e r the p r o p o r t i o n a l o r a u t o - o v e r r i d e mode is s e l e c t e d
with the I M U T E M P MODE s e l e c t o r s w i t c h . The p u r p o s e of t h e a u t o oiFerride mode is t o pro\-ide a u t o m a t i c switching f r o m t h a t mode to
e m e r g e n q - c o n t r o l if t h e r e i s a m a l f u n c t i o n i n the p r o p o r t i o n a l c o n t r o l
c i r c u i t . If a m a l f u n c t i o n o c c u r s i n the p r o p o r t i o n a l m o d e , t h e switching t o
e m e r g e n c y c o n t r o l m u s t be p e r f o r m e d m a n u a l l y . In the' p r o p o r t i o n a l m o d e ,
t h e t e m p e r a t u r e is c o n t r o l l e d by t h e p r o p o r t i o n a l t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l
b r i d g e a n d i s ' m a i n t a i n e d a t 135kO. 5 F . IVhile i n the e m e r g e n c l - m o d e , i t i s
c o n t r o l l e d bb- the m e r c u r y t h e r m o s t a t and i s held \\.ithin *3"F.
The b a c k u p t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l a n d i n d i c a t o r c i r c u i t is intended f o r
u s e i n t h e e \ - e n t t h e p r o p o r t i o n a l c o n t r o l fails. The c o n t r o l s e n s i n g e l e m e n t s
f o r t h i s s y s t e m a r e t h r e e PIPA indicating s e n s o r s (connected i n s e r i e s ) and
s i x IRIG s e n s i n g e l e m e n t s ( c o n n e c t e d i n s e r i e s ) in t\vo s e p a r a t e b r i d g e s .
T h i s s y s t e m c a n m a i n t a i n the t e m p e r a t u r e to n.ithin *1 " F . In t h i s mode of
o p e r a t i o n , a n a l a r m i n d i c a t i o n i s not a\railable to the a s t r o n a u t b e c a u s e of
m o d i f i c a t i o n s to the t e m p e r a t u r e a l a r m a m p l i f i e r c i r c u i t .
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Coupling a n d Display Units.


T h e r e a r e ii\-e CDL's mounted belo\v the IiMU c o n t r o l panel a t the l o w e r
e q u i p m e n t bal-. T h r e e CDUs f u n c t i o n a s p a r t of the ISS, Xvhile t h e two
r e m a i n i n g C D U s function u.ith t h e OSS. The optic CDUs (OCDUs) a r e
d e s c r i b e d i n p a r a g r a p h 2 . 2 . 3 . 2 . The t h r e e i n e r t i a l CDUs (ICDUs) a r e
i d e n t i c a l a n d ma)- be i n t e r c h a n g e d . DisplaJ- d i a l s on the f r o n t panel of e a c h
pro\-ide a b-digit r e a d o u t . P o s i t i o n i n g of the ICDUs i s a c c o m p l i s h e d by the
-4GC. E a c h ICDU c o n t a i n s a l / - l - s p e e d , 1 / 2 - s p e e d , 1 - s p e e d , a n d l o - s p e e d
r e s o l \ - e r , the functions o i which depend upon t h e ISS mode of o p e r a t i o n . The
a n g u l a r m o v e m e n t s of the r e s o l v e r s a r e c o n v e r t e d i n t o d i g i t a l s i g n a l s bl- a
d i g i t a l e n c o d e r , p r o c e s s e d by e n c o d e r e l e c t r o n i c s , and r o u t e d t o -1GC
r e g i s t e r s \vhich m a i n t a i n c u r r e n t ICDU a n g l e s f o r u s e a s d e s i r e d . The XGC
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c o m m a n d s CDU m o v e m e n t s by applying d i g i t a l d r i v e c o m m a n d s t o d i g i t a l t o - a n a l o g c o n v e r t e r s . The d r i v e s i g n a l s a r e c o n v e r t e d f r o m d i g i t a l t o a n a l o -g
a n d applTed t o CDU m o t o r d r i v e a m p l i f i e r s which position the C b U s . The
1 - s p e e d and 1 6 - s p e e d r e s o l v e r s function a s r e c e i \ - e r s of s i g n a l s p r o d u c e d b\1 - s p e e d and 1 6 - s p e e d r e s o l v e r s mounted on the IMU. The 1 / 2 - s p e e d
r e s o l v e r s a r e u s e d t o z e r o the CDUs a n d t h e 1 1 4 - s p e e d r e s o l v e r s a r e not
u s e d . The r e s o l v e r s provide input s i g n a l s t o s e l e c t o r c i r c u i t s \vhich provide
m o t o r d r i v e s i g n a l s o r s p a c e c r a f t a t t i t u d e e r r o r s i g n a l s , depending upon ISS
m o d e of o p e r a t i o n . The IMU o u t e r g i m b a l 1 - s p e e d r e s o l v e r s i g n a l s a r e
a p p l i e d t o the r o l l CDU 1 6 - s p e e d r e s o l v e r t o i n c r e a s e r o l l c o n t r o l r a t e s
during entry.
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Po\ver and S e r v o A s s e m b l y - .
The po\ver a n d s e r v o a s s e m b l y ( P S A ) , l o c a t e d j u s t belo\v the d i s p l a y
a n d c o n t r o l panel i n the lolver e q u i p m e n t bay, s e r v e s a s a c e n t r a l mounting
point f o r m o s t of the G&N e l e c t r o n i c u n i t s s u c h a s power s u p p l i e s and
a m p l i f i e r s . It a l s o c o n t a i n s the b a c k u p e l e c t r o n i c s u s e d t o supply t i m i n g
p u l s e s t o the IMU i n c a s e of a n AGC t i m i n g m a l f u n c t i o n . It c o n s i s t s of 10
r e m o v a b l e t r a y s mounted a d j a c e n t t o e a c h o t h e r a n d c o n n e c t e d to a junction
box. T h e PSX t r a y s u t i l i z e t h r e e w i r i n g h a r n e s s e s t o provide e l e c t r i c a l
connection: one f o r m o d u l e - t o - m o d u l e connection, a n o t h e r f o r module - t o j u n c t i o n box c o n n e c t i o n , and a t h i r d f o r module connection t o a 38-pin
f e m a l e t e s t plug on the f r o n t of the PSA t r a y .

2 . 2 . 3.2

Optical Subsystem.
The o p t i c a l s u b s y s t e m is u s e d f o r taking p r e c i s e o p t i c a l s i g h t i n g s on
c e l e s t i a l b o d i e s a n d f o r taking f i x e s on l a n d m a r k s . T h e s e sightings a r e u s e d
f o r aligning t h e IMU a n d f o r d e t e r m i n i n g the position of the s p a c e c r a f t . The
s y s t e m i n c l u d e s the navigational b a s e , two of the five CDUs, p a r t s of the
power and s e r v o a s s e m b l y , c o n t r o l s and d i s p l a y s , a n d the o p t i c s , Ivhich
include the scanning t e l e s c o p e ( S C T ) a n d the s e x t a n t ( S X T ) .

2 . 2 . 3. 2 . 1

Optics.
The o p t i c s c o n s i s t of t h e SCT a n d the SXT mounted i n txvo p r o t r u d i n g
t u b u l a r s e c t i o n s of the o p t i c a l b a s e a s s e m b l y . The SCT a n d SXT s h a f t a x e s
a r e a l i g n e d p a r a l l e l to e a c h o t h e r a n d a f f o r d a c o m m o n l i n e - o f - s i g h t ( L O S )
t o s e l e c t e d t a r g e t s . The t r u n n i o n a x e s m a y b e p a r a l l e l o r the SCT a x i s may
b e o f f s e t depending upon m o d e of o p e r a t i o n .
The s e x t a n t is a highly a c c u r a t e o p t i c a l i n s t r u m e n t capable of m e a s u r ing t h e included a n g l e b e t w e e n two t a r g e t s . Angular s i g h t i n g s of tn.0 t a r g e t s
a r e m a d e t h r o u g h a fixed b e a m s p l i t t e r a n d a m o v a b l e m i r r o r l o c a t e d in the
s e x t a n t h e a d . The s e x t a n t l e n s p r o v i d e s 1. 8 - d e g r e e t r u e field of vie\r \rith
28X magnification. The movable m i r r o r i s capable of sighting a t a r g e t to
5 7 d e g r e e s LOS f r o m the s h a f t axis. The m e c h a n i c a l a c c u r a c l - of the
t r u n n i o n a x i s i s twice t h a t of the LOS r e q u i r e m e n t due t o m i r r o r r e f l e c t i o n
\vhich d o u b l e s any a n g u l a r d i s p l a c e m e n t i n t r u n n i o n a x i s .
The scanning t e l e s c o p e is s i m i l a r t o a theodolite i n i t s ability t o
a c c u r a t e l y m e a s u r e e l e v a t i o n a n d a z i m u t h a n g l e s of a s i n g l e t a r g e t using a n
e s t a b l i s h e d r e f e r e n c e . The l e n s e s provide 6 0 - d e g r e e t r u e field of \-le\\- a t
1X m a g n i f i c a t i o n . The t e l e s c o p e allon.able LOS e r r o r s a r e 1 m i n u t e of a r c
r m s i n e l e v a t i o n with m a x i m u m r e p e a t a b i l i t y of 1 3 a r c i s e c o n d s and
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 40 a r c l s e c o n d s i n s h a f t a x i s .
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Coupling Display Units.


The function of t h e OCDUs is t o position and r e p e a t a n g l e s of t h e S C T and
S X T s h a f t a n d t r u n n i o n a x e s . T h e OCDUs a r e s i m i l a r t o the ICDUs, but m a y
not be i n t e r c h a n g e d due t o i n t e r n a l m e c h a n i c a l d i f f e r e n c e s allowing h i g h e r
OCDU r a t e s . E a c h OCDU h a s a 6-digit d i s p l a y r e a d o u t and c a n be positioned
a u t o m a t i c a l l y by AGC c o m m a n d . CDU a n g l e s a r e c o n v e r t e d t o a d i g i t a l
s i g n a l by a d i g i t a l e n c o d e r , p r o c e s s e d by e n c o d e r e l e c t r o n i c s , a n d r o u t e d to
a n AGC r e g i s t e r . AGC positioning c o m m a n d s a r e a p p l i e d t o a d i g i t a l - t o a n a l o g c o n v e r t e r , c o n v e r t e d t o a r e p r e s e n t a t i v e analog s i g n a l , and a p p l i e d
t o a m o t o r d r i v e a m p l i f i e r i n t h e SXT. R e s o l v e r s i n the SXT function a s
t r a n s m i t t e r s t o CDU r e s o l v e r s which r e c e i v e the position s i g n a l s a n d apply
t h e c o m m a n d e d a n g l e s t o the CDU m o t o r d r i v e a m p l i f i e r s t o po'sition the
CDU m o t o r .
T r u n n i o n CDU 1 /-l-speed and 1 6 - s p e e d r e s o l v e r s function a s receixrers
a n d provide d r i v e s i g n a l s to the t r u n n i o n CDU m o t o r . The SXT t r u n n i o n
r e s o l v e r s which d r i v e t h e CDU r e s o l v e r s a r e 1 - s p e e d and 6 4 - s p e e d r e s p e c t i v e l y , probiding a 1:4 SXT t r u n n i o n t o CDU t r u n n l o n r a t i o . V i s u a l r e a d o u t s
on t h e t r u n n i o n d i s p l a y d i a l s a r e t h u s f o u r t i m e s t h e t r u n n i o n a n g l e and tn.0
t i m e s t h e star l i n e - o f - s i g h t a n g l e f r o m z e r o position. The 1 / 2 - s p e e d
r e s o l v e r , i n conjunction with t h e c o s e c a n t a m p l i f i e r , p r o v i d e s a v a r i a b l e
g a i n computing r e s o l v e r which is u s e d i n the RESOLVED mode of o p e r a t l o n .
The 1 - s p e e d r e s o l v e r i s not u s e d i n t h e t r u n n i o n CDU.
Shaft CDU 1 / 2 - s p e e d and 1 6 - s p e e d r e s o l v e r s function as r e c e i v e r s and
p r o d u c e d r i v e s i g n a l s t o the s h a f t CDU m o t o r . SXT r e s o l \ v e r s u s e d a s
t r a n s m i t t e r s a r e a l s o 1 / 2 - s p e e d a n d 1 6 - s p e e d r e s o l v e r s , affording a 1 : l
r a t i o ; t h u s , t h e d i s p l a y d i a l s provide d i r e c t r e a d o u t s of the s h a f t a n g l e s .
The 1 - s p e e d r e s o l v e r r e s o l v e s p o l a r c o o r d i n a t e s into r e c t a n g u l a r c o o r d i n a t e s f o r t n e PESOLVED m o d e of o p e r a t i o n . The l i - l - s p e e d r e s o l v e r i s
not u s e d in the s h a f t CDU.

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Operational Modes.
O p t i c s positioning i s a c c o m p l i s h e d automaticall)- by the XGC o r
m a n u a l l y by t h e c r e w . O v e r a l l mode c o n t r o l i s e s t a b l l s h e d by c r e n . s e l e c t i o n of t h e Z E R O OPTICS, MANUAL, o r COMPUTER m o d e s on the O P T I C S
panel.

Z E R O OPTICS mode e n a b l e s a u t o m a t i c d r i v e of t h e SXT shaft and


t r u n n i o n m o t o r s t o z e r o . T h i s i s a c c o m p l i s h e d by applying the SXT r e s o l \ . - e r
output s i g n a l s t o t h e input of the SXT m o t o r d r i v e a m p l i f i e r s . The d r i v e
s i g n a l s a r e a p p l i e d t o the CDU and S C T r e s o l v e r s which follon. the SXT s h a f t
a n d t r u n n i o n a x e s t o z e r o . A f t e r 6 0 s e c o n d s , the AGC o p t i c s position
r e g i s t e r s a r e c l e a r e d . This mode m a y b e s e l e c t e d by AGC p r o g r a m o r
m a nu a 11>-.
MANUAL m o d e e n a b l e s positioning c o n t r o l of t h e o p t i c s by m a n u a l
m a n i p u l a t i o n of the o p t i c s hand c o n t r o l l e r . The hand c o n t r o l l e r is m e c h a n i z e d s u c h t h a t , r i g h t - l e f t m o v e m e n t g e n e r a t e s s h a f t c o m m a n d s , and
up-down m o v e m e n t g e n e r a t e s t r u n n i o n c o m m a n d s . Hand c o n t r o l l e r dri\,e
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P o s i t i o n s HI, hlED, and LO c o n t r o l the amplitude of the d r i v e s i g n a l t o the
hand c o n t r o l l e r . Hand c o n t r o l l e r d r i v e s i g n a l s a r e applied t o t h e SXT
s h a f t and t r u n n i o n d r i v e a m p l i f i e r s t h r o u g h the CONTROLLER MODE s w i t c h
f o r s e l e c t i o n of DIRECT o r RESOLVED mode. I n DIRECT m o d e , the i m a g e
m o t i o n i s p r e s e n t e d in a p o l a r c o o r d i n a t e r e f e r e n c e f r a m e : i n RESOLVED
m o d e , the i m a g e m o t i o n i s p r e s e n t e d in a r e c t a n g u l a r c o o r d i n a t e r e f e r e n c e
frame.
I n DIRECT m o d e , s h a f t c o m m a n d s move the i m a g e in a c i r c u l a r path
a r o u n d the c e n t e r of the field of view. T r u n n i o n c o m m a n d s d r i v e the i m a g e
i n a s t r a i g h t line a c r o s s t h e c e n t e r of the field of view. T h e a n g u l a r
o r i e n t a t i o n of the t r u n n i o n commanded s t r a i g h t line m o v e m e n t i s a function
of t h e shaft a n g l e ; t h e r e f o r e , d i r e c t i o n of i m a g e c i o i r e m e n t with r e s p e c t
t o the d i r e c t i o n of hand c o n t r o l l e r m o v e m e n t i s a l s o a function of s h a f t
a n g l e . T h e r a t e of i m a g e m o v e m e n t , f o r shaft c o m m a n d s , i s a function
of trunnion a n g l e , w h e r e i n i n c r e a s i n g t r u n n i o n a n g l e s r e s u l t i n i n c r e a s i n g
i m a g e movement r a t e s .
I n RESOLVED m o d e , shaft c o m m a n d s m o v e the i m a g e l e f t - r i g h t in
a s t r a i g h t l i n e . T r u n n i o n c o m m a n d s move the i m a g e up-down i n a s t r a i g h t
line. I m a g e m o v e m e n t i s i n the s a m e d i r e c t i o n a s hand c o n t r o l l e r m o v e m e n t and the r a t e of m o v e m e n t i s c o n s t a n t f o r v a r y i n g a n g l e s .
In COMPUTER m o d e , the XGC positions the o p t i c s to a s t a r o r l a n d m a r k d e t e r m i n e d by AGC p r o g r a m m i n g . T h i s mode i s p e r f o r m e d by a n
XGC r o u t i n e which is c a l l e d u p a u t o m a t i c a l l y by v a r i o u s a l i g n m e n t p r o g r a m s . T h e t a r g e t s t a r o r l a n d m a r k m a y be defined by AGC p r o g r a m m i n g
o r by the c r e w . If the t a r g e t s t a r o r l a n d m a r k i s not s e l e c t e d by .AGC
p r o g r a m m i n g , the c r e w m a k e s a DSKY e n t r y defining e i t h e r the l a t i t u d e ,
longitude, and altitude f o r a l a n d m a r k o r the s t a r code f o r a s t a r . The
AGC d e t e r m i n e s the s p a c e c r a f t attitude by m o n i t o r i n g the I C D U s , and
c o m p u t e s the a n g l e s n e c e s s a r y t o d r i v e the o p t i c s t o the d e s i r e d t a r g e t .
(If t h e a n g l e s n e c e s s a r y t o a c q u i r e the t a r g e t a r e beyond the c a p a b i l i t i e s
of the o p t i c s , t h e AGC f l a s h e s the DSKY d i s p l a y s . ) When t h e n e c e s s a r y
a n g l e s a r e c o m p u t e d , t h e AGC d i s p l a y s t h e d e s i r e d s h a f t a n d t r u n n i o n
a n g l e s on the DSKY and i n i t i a t e s OCDU d r i v e t o t h e s e a n g l e s . When the
AGC h a s c o m p l e t e d d r i v i n g the CDUs, t h e c r e w c h e c k s t h e DSKY-displayed
a n g l e s a g a i n s t the 6-digit CDU d i s p l a y s a n d t h e S C T c o u n t e r s . The creLv
t h e n l o c a t e s and i d e n t i f i e s the t a r g e t i n the S C T , e n a b l e s m a n u a l c o n t r o l ,
and c o m p l e t e s the sighting, The AGC c a n a l s o p e r f o r m z e r o o p t i c s
f u n c t i o n s , i f d e s i r e d , by t h e AGC p r o g r a m .
T h e S C T t r u n n i o n m a y be o p e r a t e d in t h r e e a l t e r n a t e m o d e s , with
r e s p e c t t o the SXT t r u n n i o n , a s d e s i r e d . T h e SL-qVE T E L E S C O P E s w l t c h
e n a b l e s c r e w s e l e c t i o n of ST-AR LOS, L.4KDM-lRK LOS O " , o r O F F S E T
2 5 " . T h e ST-lR LOS position i s n o r m a l l y u s e d I n t h i s position, the SCT
t r u n n i o n i s s l a v e d t o the SXT trunnion. T h e LANDMARK LOS 0 " position,
a p p l i e s a fixed voltage t o t h e S C T t r u n n i o n position loop c a u s i n g i t t o null
a t z e r o . T h i s holds c e n t e r o i the SCT 6 0 " f l e l d of view p a r a l l e l to the

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voltage t o the SCT t r u n n i o n position loop, c a u s i n g it to null a t 25 d e g r e e s
o f f - c e n t e r . T h i s holds t h e S C T field of view s o t h a t the SXT l a n d m a r k line
of s i g h t r e m a i n s v i s i b l e while sweeping t h e SCT s h a f t t h r o u g h 360 d e g r e e s
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Computer Subsystem.
T h e c o m p u t e r s u b s y s t e m (CSS) c o n s i s t s of the Apollo guidance c o m p u t e r ( A G C ) and two d i s p l a y and k e y b o a r d p a n e l s (DSKYs). The AGC and
one DSKY a r e l o c a t e d a t the l o w e r e q u i p m e n t bay. T h e o t h e r DSKY is
l o c a t e d on the m a i n d i s p l a y c o n s o l e . The AGC m o u n t s one s w i t c h on the
f r o n t panel which a p p l i e s p a r t i a l o r full power to the c o m p u t e r to e n a b l e
standbv o r full o p e r a t i o n of the CSS. All o t h e r XGC c o n t r o l s and d i s p l a y s
a r e l o c a t e d on the DSKYs. The k e y b o a r d s o n the DSKYs a r e s m i l i a r ;
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Xpollo Guidance C o m p u t e r .
The .Apollo guidance c o m p u t e r (-AGC) is a d i g i t a l c o m p u t e r using a
t w o - p a r t r o p e c o r e m e m o r y . (See f i g u r e 2 . 2 - 3 . ) The AGC p r o c e s s e s
v a r i o u s d a t a t o p r o v i d e c o n t r o l and c o m p u t a t i o n f u n c t i o n s . Input d a t a i s
r e c e i v e d f r o m t h e c r e w , ISS, OSS, iMSFN, and o t h e r s p a c e c r a f t s y s t e m s .
T h i s d a t a i s p r o c e s s e d by v a r i o u s p r o g r a m s to p r o v i d e outputs t o the
c r e w , ISS, OSS, M S F N , and o t h e r s p a c e c r a f t s y s t e m s in the f o r m of
c o m m a n d s and d i s p l a y s . T h e c o n t r o l functions p e r f o r m e d by the AGC
c o n s i s t of t h e following:
0

Align the I h I U s t a b l e p l a t f o r m .

P o s i t i o n t h e o p t i c s f o r navigation s i g h t i n g s .

C o m m a n d r e a c t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m engine f i r i n g s to m a i n t a i n
specific attitude.

R e q u e s t initiation and c o m m a n d t e r m i n a t i o n of s e r v i c e
p r o p u l s i o n engine f i r i n g s .

P r o v i d e s y n c h r o n i z a t i o n p u l s e s t o the c e n t r a l t i m i n g e q u i p m e n t .

C o m m a n d t e l e m e t r y t r a n s m i s s i o n to A l S F N .

C o m m a n d ISS moding.

Command OSS moding.

The r e f e r e n c e d a t a u s e d to g e n e r a t e c o n t r o l s m a y be a c q u i r e d e x t e r n a l l y o r
g e n e r a t e d within the ;IGC. I n i t i a t i o n of the c o n t r o l s may be a c c o m p l i s h e d by
the c r e w u s i n g the D S K Y s , by MSFK via t e l e m e t r ) , o r by a n AGC p r o g r a m .
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AGC Functional Block D i a g r a m

Computations a r e p e r f o r m e d t o g e n e r a t e the p r o p e r c o n t r o l c o m m a n d s ,
m a i n t a i n navigation p a r a m e t e r s , and complete v a r i o u s o t h e r o p e r a t i o n s
u n d e r p r o g r a m c o n t r o l . AGC p r o g r a m s a r e s t o r e d in m e m o r y . The
m e m o r y contains two s e c t i o n s , e r a s a b l e and n o n - e r a s a b l e . The e r a s a b l e
s e c t i o n provides s t o r a g e f o r t r a n s i e n t data. Readout i s d e s t r u c t i v e ; t h u s ,
if the d a t a i s to be r e t a i n e d , i t m u s t be w r i t t e n back into m e m o r y .
O t h e r w i s e , the location i s c l e a r e d f o r f u r t h e r u s e a s d e s i r e d . N o n - e r a s a b l e
m e m o r y contains p r o g r a m s , r o u t i n e s , c o n s t a n t s , s t a r and l a n d m a r k c o o r d i n a t e s , and o t h e r , p e r t i n e n t d a t a . Readout is non-destructive; t h u s , the
d a t a contained i n this s e c t i o n is not l o s t and cannot be a l t e r e d . AGC p r o g r a m s a r e p e r f o r m e d by controlling the flow of data within the six b a s i c
s e c t i o n s l i s t e d a s follows:
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P o w e r Supply. T h e power supply c o n s i s t s of two p a r t s . Input to the power


supply i s + 2 8 vdc f r o m the s p a c e c r a f t m a i n d - c bus. The two s e c t i o n s p r o vide t 1 3 vdc and + 3 vdc. T h e +13-vdc output p r o v i d e s power to the DSKYs
and, in conjunction with the t 3 - v d c power, to the logic c i r c u i t s . The
t 3 - v d c supply p r o v i d e s power to the timing s e c t i o n as w e l l a s to the logic
c i r c u i t s . D u r i n g standby mode of o p e r a t i o n , the +3-vdc section only i s
o p e r a t e d ; t h u s , power consumption is r e d u c e d by a p p r o x i m a t e l y 100 w a t t s .
Input. T h e input s e c t i o n c o n s i s t s of four r e g i s t e r s which enable i n t e r c o m m u n i c a t i o n between the AGC and the o t h e r G&N s u b s y s t e m s , the
s t a b i l i z a t i o n and c o n t r o l s y s t e m , the m i s s i o n s e q u e n c e r , the S-IVE guida n c e , a n d MSFN. The utilization of the r e g i s t e r s i s s u c h t h a t e a c h bit
position in e a c h r e g i s t e r i s a s s i g n e d a s p e c i f i c t a s k . F o r e x a m p l e , bit
p o s i t i o n s 1, 2 , 3, 4, and 5 of input r e g i s t e r 0 a r e a s s i g n e d to r e c e i v i n g the
five bit code g e n e r a t e d when a DSKY key is p r e s s e d . D a t a r e c e i v e d f r o m
the v a r i o u s , s o u r c e s a r e conditionedby the input r e g i s t e r s s u c h t h a t , when
i t i s t r a n s f e r r e d into the logic c i r c u i t s , the signal l e v e l s and timing a r e
c o r r e c t . The d a t a r e c e i v e d by the f o u r input r e g i s t e r s a r e as follows:

Input 0 R e g i s t e r

R e c e i v e s 5-bit code f r o m the DSKYs,


block uplink signal f r o m the U P T E L switch,
c o n t r o l s i g n a l s f r o m the SCS mode c o n t r o l
panel, and m a r k c o m m a n d s f r o m the MARK
pushbutton. Also m o n i t o r s the signal f r o m
the t e l e m e t r y bit r a t e detecting c i r c u i t s .

Input 1 R e g i s t e r

This r e g i s t e r is f o r m e d by the S c a l e r A
r e g i s t e r of the timing s e c t i o n which m a i n t a i n s r e a l t i m e d u r i n g standby o p e r a t i o n ,
and provides update information to the r e a l
t i m e c o u n t e r s when full o p e r a t i o n i s
resumed.

Input 2 R e g i s t e r

R e c e i v e s 2 0 0 , 400, 8 0 0 , and 1600 pps


s i g n a l s f r o m the S c a l e r A s e c t i o n of the
t i m i n g s e c t i o n f o r m i n g a n e x t e n s i o n of the
r e a l t i m e c o u n t e r s f o r u s e by o t h e r s p a c e c r a f t s y s t e m s which r e q u i r e t i m i n g of t h i s
o r d e r . Also r e c e i v e s d i s c r e t e event s i g n a l s
f r o m the S-IVB i n s t r u m e n t unit, C M f S M
s e p a r a t i o n s i g n a l s f r o m the m a s t e r e v e n t s
sequence controller, failure signals f r o m
the ISS, mode s i g n a l s f r o m the SCS, and
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R e c e i v e s ISS mode s i g n a l s f r o m the ISS
mode r e l a y s and mode s i g n a l s f r o m the OSS,
m o n i t o r s the p o s i t i o n of t h e TRANSFER
s w i t c h , and p r o v i d e s a logic OR gate f o r
3 3 DSKY r e l a y s .

Input 3 R e g i s t e r

Output. T h e output s e c t i o n c o n s i s t s of f o u r r e g i s t e r s which e n a b l e the


AGC t o c o m m u n i c a t e with t h e flight c r e w , ISS, OSS, and o t h e r s p a c e c r a f t
s y s t e m s . T h e u t i l i z a t i o n of t h e r e g i s t e r s is s i m i l a r to t h a t u s e d f o r the
input s e c t i o n ( i . e . , e a c h bit position, or g r o u p of bit p o s i t i o n s i s a s s i g n e d
a s p e c i f i c t a s k ) . T h e t a s k s a s s i g n e d t o t h e v a r i o u s r e g i s t e r s and bit
p o s i t i o n s a r e a s follows:
Output 0 R e g i s t e r

P r o v i d e s t h e t r a n s m i s s i o n link f r o m the
AGC t o t h e DSKYs by c o n t r o l of 14 banks of
r e l a y s which p r o v i d e d i s p l a y of d a t a and
r o u t i n g of c o n t r o l s i g n a l s t o t h e ISS, OSS,
a n d SCS.

Output 1 R e g i s t e r

R e c e i v e s i n t e r n a l AGC a l a r m s i g n a l s and
c a u s e s a l a r m i n d i c a t o r s o n t h e DSKYs to
i l l u m i n a t e . R e c e i v e s KEY RLSE r e q u e s t
f r o m a n AGC p r o g r a m and c a u s e s the KEY
RLSE i n d i c a t o r t o i l l u m i n a t e and f l a s h u n t i l
the DSKY i s r e l e a s e d . R e c e i v e s AGC s i g n a l
i n d i c a t i n g i m p r o p e r DSKY o p e r a t i o n and
c a u s e s the CHECK FAIL i n d i c a t o r to i l l u m i n a t e . R e c e i v e s S P S engine f i r i n g s i g n a l
f r o m a n AGC p r o g r a m , c a u s i n g t h e DSKY
to f l a s h a r e q u e s t f o r c r e w i n i t i a t i o n of
engine f i r i n g . R e c e i v e s SPS engine off
c o m m a n d f r o m a n AGC p r o g r a m , r e m o v i n g
t h e engine on s i g n a l . A l s o p r o v i d e s s i g n a l
t o r e s e t the e r r o r i n t e r r u p t t r a p c i r c u i t s ,
i d e n t i f i e s the type of w o r d being t r a n s m i t t e d
by downlink t e l e m e t r y , and i n h i b i t s f u r t h e r
loading of t e l e m e t r y w o r d s when t h e t e l e m e t r y word r a t e e x c e e d s 50 w o r d s p e r s e c o n d .

Output 2 R e g i s t e r

C o n t r o l s a p p l i c a t i o n of 3200 pps c o n t r o l
p u l s e s t o t h e ISS and OSS.

Output 3 R e g i s t e r

S e r v e s as a s p a r e r e g i s t e r f o r the central
p r o c e s s o r when needed.

Output 4 R e g i s t e r

C o n t a i n s t h e next word t o be t r a n s m i t t e d by
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C e n t r a l P r o c e s s o r . T h e c e n t r a l p r o c e s s o r c o n t a i n s the logic c i r c u i t s
and r e g i s t e r s which p e r f o r m t h e p r o g r a m s . P r o g r a m s a r e e x e c u t e d by
p e r f o r m i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s i n a s e q u e n c e c o n t r o l l e d by the sequence g e n e r a t o r . T h e r e a r e two b a s i c t y p e s of i n s t r u c t i o n s . T h e f i r s t is the m a c h i n e
i n s t r u c t i o n which c o n s i s t s of r e g u l a r , i n v o l u n t a r y , and m i s c e l l a n e o u s
i n s t r u c t i o n s . R e g u l a r i n s t r u c t i o n s a r e contained within the p r o g r a m and
a r e p a r t of t h e d a t a w o r d s being p r o c e s s e d . Involuntary i n s t r u c t i o n s a r e
p e r f o r m e d a s i n t e r r u p t s to t h e p r o g r a m and a r e g e n e r a t e d e x t e r n a l l y to the
AGC. M i s c e l l a n e o u s i n s t r u c t i o n s a r e u s e d i n t h e c o m p u t e r t e s t only. T h e
s e c o n d b a s i c type of i n s t r u c t i o n is t h e i n t e r p r e t i v e i n s t r u c t i o n s and a r e a
p r o g r a m m e r convenience which a r e c o n v e r t e d u n d e r p r o g r a m c o n t r o l to
m a c h i n e i n s t r u c t i o n s . The e x e c u t i o n of the i n s t r u c t i o n s is a function of
the sequence generator. The sequence generator combines basic timing
p u l s e s with t h e i n s t r u c t i o n p o r t i o n of a d a t a word and p e r f o r m s the p r o g r a m
in the n e c e s s a r y s e q u e n c e . R e g u l a r m a c h i n e i n s t r u c t i o n s a r e p r o c e s s e d
by t h e s e q u e n c e g e n e r a t o r i n i t i a t i o n of the i n s t r u c t i o n . T h e i n s t r u c t i o n
w i l l p e r f o r m one o r m o r e s u b i n s t r u c t i o n , the l a s t of which will be a s u b i n s t r u c t i o n to p r o c e e d to the next i n s t r u c t i o n . Involuntary i n s t r u c t i o n s a r e
i n i t i a t e d by an i n t e r r u p t f r o m a n e x t e r n a l s o u r c e , a f t e r which the i n s t r u c t i o n i s p e r f o r m e d i n the s a m e m a n n e r a s a r e g u l a r i n s t r u c t i o n . After
c o m p l e t i o n of the i n v o l u n t a r y i n s t r u c t i o n , a " r e s u m e " c o m m a n d i s e x e c u t e d
and the s e q u e n c e g e n e r a t o r r e t u r n s to the p r o g r a m which was i n t e r r u p t e d .
T h e c e n t r a l p r o c e s s o r p e r f o r m s the d a t a manipulation by adding, s u b t r a c t i n g , shifting, e t c . , within a g r o u p of c e n t r a l r e g i s t e r s , a d d e r , and
p a r i t y block. T h e f u n c t i o n s of the r e g i s t e r s a r e a s follows:
A Register

Accumulator.
processing.

S t o r e s the r e s u l t s of a r i t h m e t i c

LP Register

S t o r e s the l e a s t s i g n i f i c a n t p o r t i o n s of the
p r o d u c t of a multiply i n s t r u c t i o n .

3 Register

U s e d t o c o m p l e m e n t (by r e a d i n g the r e s e t s i d e
of the r e g i s t e r ) , a s t e m p o r a r y s t o r a g e , and a s
a buffer.

Z Register

P r o g r a m c o u n t e r . Contains a d d r e s s of next
i n s t r u c t i o n . I n c r e m e n t e d by one a s e a c h i n s t r u c .
t i o n is p e r f o r m e d . ( I n s t r u c t i o n s a r e usually
s t o r e d in m e m o r y sequentially. )

Q Register

If t r a n s f e r c o n t r o l o c c u r s the contents of Z a r e
r e a d i n t o and s t o r e d in Q until i n t e r r u p t i s c o m pleted. E n a b l e s i n t e r r u p t e d p r o g r a m to r e s t a r t
a t the p r o p e r i n s t r u c t i o n . Also u s e d i n d i v i s i o n .
Stores r e m a i n d e r in complemented form.

Input 0 , 1, 2 , 3

R e f e r to Input s e c t i o n d e s c r i p t i o n .

Output 0 , 1 , 2 , 3

R e f e r to Output s e c t i o n d e s c r i p t i o n .

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G Register

P r o v i d e s a c c e s s t o and f r o m m e m o r y . Shifting,
u n d e r p r o g r a m c o n t r o l , t a k e s place i n t h i s
r e g i s t e r . P a r i t y bit i s r e m o v e d and r e s t o r e d
in this r e g i s t e r .

S Register

C o n t a i n s a d d r e s s of w o r d t o be c a l l e d f r o m
m e m o r y . If w o r d i s i n fixed m e m o r y , t h i s
s e l e c t s w o r d i n conjunction with B-ANK
register.

BANK R e g i s t e r

S e l e c t s bank i n fixed m e m o r y . . O p e r a t e s in
conjunction with S r e g i s t e r .

SQ Register

S t o r e s 4 bit o r d e r code of i n s t r u c t i o n w o r d

X , Y, U Registers

T h e s e r e g i s t e r s f o r m t h e a d d e r . Two n u m b e r s
t o be added a r e p l a c e d i n X and Y. T h e r e s u l t
i s s t o r e d i n U.

Parity Circuit

T h e p a r i t y c i r c u i t c h e c k s the p a r i t y of w o r d s
c o m i n g f r o m m e m o r y t o be odd. I f p a r i t y i s
not c o r r e c t , t h i s c i r c u i t g e n e r a t e s a p a r i t y
a l a r m . Words being r e t u r n e d t o m e m o r y a r e
given the p r o p e r p a r i t y bit by t h i s c i r c u i t .

Data flow within the c e n t r a l p r o c e s s o r i s initiated by a n i n s t r u c t i o n .


X d a t a w o r d i s brought f r o m m e m o r y t o the G r e g i s t e r . T h e G r e g i s t e r
p r o v i d e s P e m p o r a r y s t o r a g e of the w o r d until i t i s needed. I i the w o r d
c a m e f r o m e r a s a b l e m e m o r y , i t will u s u a l l y be w r i t t e n back into the s a m e
l o c a t i o n d u r i n g the s a m e m e m o r y c y c l e t i m e i t i s t r a n s f e r r e d t o the G
r e g i s t e r . ( T h i s i s not n e c e s s a r y f o r w o r d s f r o m fixed m e m o r y , a s
r e a d o u t i s not d e s t r u c t i v e . ) T h e w o r d i s t h e n r o u t e d to the p a r i t y c i r c u i t s
f o r a p a r i t y c h e c k and t o have the p a r i t y bit r e m o v e d . T h e s e q u e n c e
g e n e r a t o r next c o n t r o l s the t r a n s f e r of t h e d a t a w o r d to the o t h e r r e g i s t e r s
f o r p r o c e s s i n g . If the r e s u l t of t h e p r o c e s s i n g is t o be w r i t t e n back into
m e m o r y , the w o r d is t r a n s f e r r e d back into the G r e g i s t e r , the p a r i t y b i t
i s a d d e d , and the w o r d t r a n s f e r r e d b a c k t o m e m o r y . If the p r o c e s s i n g
c o n s i s t s of a r i t h m e t i c functions, i t is p e r f o r m e d i n the a d d e r ( X , Y , and
U r e g i s t e r s ) . T h e AGC h a s the c a p a b i l i t y t o add only; t h e r e f o r e , s u b t r a c t i o n , m u l t i p l i c a t i o n , and d i v i s i o n a r e p e r f o r m e d by c o m p l e m e n t i n g
a n d l o r shifting, t h e n adding.
l l e m o r y . T h e XGC m e m o r y c o n s i s t s of two s e c t i o n s . T h e l a r g e s t s e c t i o n
i s t h e f i s e d m e m o r y . T h i s is a r o p e c o r e type having a capability oi
2 4 , 5 7 6 s i x t e e n bit w o r d s . Readout is n o n - d e s t r u c t i v e and the d a t a c o n t a i n e d cannot be changed. All p e r m a n e n t , p r e - d e t e r m i n e d d a t a , s u c h a s
p r o g r a m s , t a b l e s , c o n s t a n t s , s t a r and l a n d m a r k a n g l e s , e t c . , a r e
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s e c t i o n i s a c c o m p l i s h e d by t h e S and BANK r e g i s t e r s . A s m a l l e r e r a s a b l e
section provides t e m p o r a r y storage f o r transient data. E r a s a b l e m e m o r y
i s a c o i n c i d e n t - c u r r e n t c o r e a r r a y with a c a p a c i t y of 1024 s i x t e e n bit w o r d s .
R e a d o u t i s d e s t r u c t i v e , s o i f d a t a i s t o be r e t a i n e d , i t i s n e c e s s a r y to w r i t e
t h e d a t a back i n t o the l o c a t i o n when i t i s r e a d out. A d d r e s s i n g the d a t a
c o n t a i n e d i n e r a s a b l e m e m o r y is done by the S r e g i s t e r .
T i m i n g . T h e t i m i n g s e c t i o n g e n e r a t e s t h e s y n c h r o n i z a t i o n p u l s e s f o r AGC
o p e r a t i o n s and t i m i n g p u l s e s f o r o t h e r s p a c e c r a f t s y s t e m s . T h e t i m i n g
s e c t i o n i s divided i n t o the following functional g r o u p s :
Clock Divider

T,his g r o u p contains the b a s i c clock


o s c i l l a t o r which h a s a 2 . 048 m c f r e q u e n c y
divided to t i m e v a r i o u s AGC logic functions
and c e r t a i n o u t p u t s , clock the t i m e pulse
g e n e r a t o r , and d r i v e S c a l e r A.

S c a l e r s A and B

S c a l e r A c o n t a i n s 17 b i n a r y d i v i d e r s p r o ducing s i g n a l s of v a r i o u s f r e q u e n c i e s u s e d
within t h e AGC logic, a s r e f e r e n c e to the
PSA, and t o d r i v e S c a l e r R. S c a l e r B
c o n t a i n s 16 b i n a r y d i v i d e r s producing
t i m i n g s i g n a l s t o the Input 1 r e g i s t e r f o r
m a i n t a i n i n g r e a l t i m e when the AGC i s i n
standby.
S c a l e r s A and B a r e u s e d in conjunction
with the Input 0 r e g i s t e r , TIME 1 , and
TIiME 2 c o u n t e r s to provide r e a l t i m e .

Time Pulse
Gene r a t o r

P r o d u c e s 12 b a s i c t i m i n g p u l s e s which
define a c t i o n t i m e s . T h e s e p u l s e s a r e
u s e d t o c o n t r o l i n t e r n a l s e q u e n c i n g of
data processing.

Memory Pulse
Generator

T h i s g r o u p p r o v i d e s t i m i n g p u l s e s to fixed
and e r a s a b l e m e m o r > -to s y n c h r o n i z e r e a d
and w r i t e o p e r a t i o n s .

Start-Stop Logic

T h e s t a r t - s t o p logic g e n e r a t e s t h r e e
c o m m a n d s . A m o n i t o r s t o p command
i n h i b i t s the t i m e pulse g e n e r a t o r and s t o p s
AGC d a t a word flow. .A m o n i t o r s t a r t
c o m m a n d g e n e r a t e s the t h i r d s i g n a l which
i s a c l e a r c o m m a n d to the s e q u e n c e
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Display and K e y b o a r d .
The DSKYs f a c i l i t a t e i n t e r c o m m u n i c a t i o n behveen the flight c r e x and
t h e ACC. (See f i g u r e 2 . 2 - 4 ) . ) T h e D S K Y s o p e r a t e in p a r a l l e l , with t h e m a i n
d i s p l a y console DSKY providing AGC d i s p l a y and c o n t r o l while the crexv a r e
i n t h e i r c o u c h e s . The two condition lights provided a t the m a i n d i s p l a y c o n s o l e DSKY a r e COMPUTER F A I L , which i s a g r o s s ACC f a i l u r e i n d i c a t o r ,
a n d KEY R L S E , \trhich i s a r e q u e s t t o the cre\v to r e l e a s e the DSKY c i r c u i t s
to i n t e r n a l AGC p r o g r a m u s e . The m a i n d i s p l a y c o n s o l e DSKY a l s o h a s a n
U P T E L s w i t c h which e n a b l e s the AGC t o a c c e p t o r block t e l e m e t e r e d d a t a
f r o m MSFN. The DSKY a t the lo\t7er e q u i p m e n t ba)- c o n t a i n s the r e m a i n d e r
of the condition l i g h t s : P R O G ALM, R U P T LOCK, PARITY F A I L , TC
T R A P , TM F A I L , COUNTER F A I L , SCALER F A I L , CHECK F A I L a n d KEY
RLSE. All t h e condition lights e x c e p t KEY RLSE a r e f a i l u r e i n d i c a t o r s .
(KEY RLSE i s a r e q u e s t f o r the cre\v to r e l e a s e the DSKY c i r c u i t s to
i n t e r n a l XGC p r o g r a m u s e . ) T h i s DSKY a l s o h a s a TEST -4LARLL.I p u s h button which i s w i r e d t o the a l a r m r e l a y s t o provide a c h e c k of the warning
l i g h t s . The e l e c t r o l u m i n e s c e n t d i s p l a y s a r e i d e n t i c a l on e a c h DSKY a n d
alxvays d i s p l a y i d e n t i c a l d a t a . The i n t e n s i t y of t h e s e d i s p l a y s i s c o n t r o l l e d
by the BRIGHTNESS t h u m b w h e e l s .
T h e exchange of d a t a between the flight c r e w and the .AGC i s u s u a l l y
i n i t i a t e d by c r e w a c t i o n ; h o w e v e r , i t c a n a l s o be i n i t i a t e d by i n t e r n a l
c o m p u t e r p r o g r a m s . The exchanged i n f o r m a t i o n i s p r o c e s s e d by the
DSKY p r o g r a m . T h i s p r o g r a m allows the following f o u r d i f f e r e n t m o d e s
of operation:
Display of I n t e r n a l Data-Both a o n e - s h o t d i s p l a y and a p e r i o d i cally updating d i s p l a y ( c a l l e d m o n i t o r ) a r e provided.
Loading E x t e r n a l Data-&
each numerical character i s entered,
it i s d i s p l a y e d in the a p p r o p r i a t e d i s p l a y panel l o c a t i o n .
P r o g r a m C a l l i n g arid Control-The
DSKY is u s e d to i n i t i a t e a
c l a s s of r o u t i n e s which a r e c o n c e r n e d with n e i t h e r loading nor
d i s p l a y . C e r t a i n r o u t i n e s r e q u i r e d i n s t r u c t i o n s f r o m the o p e r a t o r
t o d e t e r m i n e w h e t h e r t o s t o p o r continue at a given Foint.
Changing M a j o r LMode-The i n i t i a t i o n of l a r g e s c a l e m i s s i o n p h a s e s
c a n be c o m m a n d e d b y the o p e r a t o r .
T h e d a t a involved i n both loading and d i s p l a y c a n be p r e s e n t e d i n
e i t h e r o c t a l o r d e c i m a l f o r m as the o p e r a t o r i n d i c a t e s . If d e c i m a l f o r m
i s c h o s e n , the a p p r o p r i a t e s c a l e f a c t o r s a r e supplied by the p r o g r a m .
D e c i m a l e n t r i e s a r e i n d i c a t e d by e n t e r i n g a s i g n ( + , -).
Keyboard O p e r a t i o n . The b a s i c language of c o m m u n i c a t i o n between the
o n e r a t o r and the ACC i s a pair of w o r d s known a s v e r b and noun. V e r b
and noun c o d e s a r e defined in f i g u r e s 2.2-5 and 2 . 2 - 6 , r e s p e c t i v e l y . E a c h

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of t h e s e i s r e p r e s e n t e d by a t w o - c h a r a c t e r o c t a l n u m b e r . The v e r b code
i n d i c a t e s what a c t i o n i s t o b e t a k e n ( o p e r a t i o n ) ; t h e noun code i n d i c a t e s to
what a c t i o n i s a p p l i e d ( o p e r a n d ) . T y p i c a l v e r b s a r e t h o s e f o r displaying and
loading. Nouns u s u a l l y r e f e r t o a g r o u p of e r a s a b l e r e g i s t e r s within the
c o m p u t e r m e m o r y . The PROGRAM, VERB, and NOUN d i s p l a y s provide
two digit n u m b e r s which a r e coded o c t a l n u m b e r s d e s c r i b i n g the a c t i o n
being p e r f o r m e d . The REGISTER 1 , 2 , and 3 d i s p l a y s provide d i s p l a y of
t h e c o n t e n t s of r e g i s t e r s o r m e m o r y l o c a t i o n s . T h e s e d i s p l a y s a r e
n u m b e r s which a r e r e a d a s d e c i m a l n u m b e r s if a s i g n ( t , - ) i s p r e s e n t a n d
o c t a l n u m b e r s i f no s i g n i s u s e d . The REGISTER d i s p l a y s o p e r a t e u n d e r
p r o g r a m c o n t r o l u n l e s s the c o n t e n t s of a s p e c i f i c r e g i s t e r o r m e m o r y
l o c a t i o n i s d e s i r e d . The c r e w m a y r e q u e s t d i s p l a y of the c o n t e n t s of a
s p e c i f i c r e g i s t e r o r m e m o r y l o c a t i o n by commanding the d i s p l a y f r o m the
k e y b o a r d . The only o t h e r d i s p l a y s a r e the ACTIVITY lights \rhich i n d i c a t e
w h e t h e r the c o m p u t e r i s computing o r a c c e p t i n g t e l e m e t r y f r o m M S F N .
T h e k e y b o a r d p r o v i d e s 18 k e y s which, when p r e s s e d , g e n e r a t e a
five bit s i g n a l r e p r e s e n t a t i v e of t h e key p r e s s e d . The +, - , and 0-9 k e \ s
a r e u s e d f o r n u m e r i c a l e n t r i e s , while the C L E A R , E N T E R , VERB, N O L " ,
KEY RELEASE, and ERROR R E S E T k e y s provide i n s t r u c t i o n s
The TEST
ALARM key is w i r e d t o t h e a l a r m r e l a y s and p r o v i d e s a check of the
w a r n i n g i n d i c a t o r lights with the e x c e p t i o n of SCALER F-IIL. The m a i n
d i s p l a y console DSKY U P T E L s w i t c h e n a b l e s o r inhibits the a c c e p t a n c e
of t e l e m e t r y f r o m M S F N . T h e function of e a c h of t h e k e y s i s a s follows:

0-9

E n t e r n u m e r i c a l d a t a , a d d r e s s e s , and
action codes.

VERB

C o m m a n d s AGC to a c c e p t the next two


n u m b e r s a s v e r b code d a t a . V e r b d i s p l a y
is b l a n k e d u n t i l n u m b e r s a r e e n t e r e d .

NOUN

C o m m a n d s AGC t o a c c e p t the next two


n u m b e r s a s noun code d a t a . Noun d i s p l a y
i s blanked until n u m b e r s a r e e n t e r e d .

ENTER

I n s t r u c t s -4GC t o a c c e p t k e y e d - i n d a t a a s
c o m p l e t e d and i n i t i a t e o p e r a t i o n s p e c i i i e d
by d a t a w o r d .

C LE .AR

E n t e r s a l l z e r o s i n d a t a r e g i s t e r being
loaded. E a c h s u c c e s s i v e p r e s s i n g of t h i s
key c l e a r s the next h i g h e r r e g i s t e r .

KEY RLSE

R e l e a s e t h e DSKY c i r c u i t s and d i s p l a y s f o r
u s e by t h e .AGC p r o g r a m being e x e c u t e d .

ERROR R E S E T

M o m e n t a r i l y r e s e t s .AGC f a i l u r e l i g h t s

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(+I

and ( - )

D e n o t e s s i g n o f d a t a t o follow.
t h a t following d a t a i s d e c i m a l .

Denotes

T E S T ALARM

S e t s r e l a y s to i l l u m i n a t e L E B DSKY c o n d i t i o n lights ( e x c e p t SCALER F A I L ) t o


e n s u r e p r o p e r o p e r a t i o n . ( L E B DSKY
only. )

UPTEL

S e t s AGC input r e g i s t e r s t o a c c e p t o r
inhibit t e l e m e t e r e d d a t a f r o m MSFN. (MDC
DSKY only. )

BRIGHTNESS

P r o v i d e s c o n t r o l of i n t e n s i t y of e l e c t r o luminescent displays.

T h e l o w e r e q u i p m e n t bay DSKY p r o v i d e s nine condition lights of which


e i g h t a r e f a i l u r e i n d i c a t o r s and the r e m a i n i n g light a r e q u e s t f o r a c t i o n .
T h e function of e a c h i s a s follows:
PROG ALM

T h e AGC p r o g r a m being e x e c u t e d h a s
detected an e r r o r .

COUNTER F A I L

D e t e c t e d f a i l u r e i n input t i m i n g p u l s e s .
E i t h e r interrupt o r circuitry failed. I n t e r r u p t f a i l u r e i s denoted by R U P T LOCK
failure indicator illumination.

R U P T LOCK

I n t e r r u p t f a i l e d t o o c c u r o r w a s not c o m p l e t e d within s p e c i f i e d t i m e .

TC TRAP

T r a n s f e r c o n t r o l i n s t r u c t i o n h a s not o c c u r r e d ,
o r h a s o c c u r r e d but w a s not c o m p l e t e d within
a specified time.

SCALER FAIL

F a i l u r e d e t e c t e d i n AGC t i m i n g s e c t i o n .

PARITY F A I L

P a r i t y f a i l u r e d e t e c t e d in d a t a r e a d f r o m
memory.

TM FAIL

T e l e m e t r y w o r d r a t e to M S F N e i t h e r too
high o r too low. T e l e m e t r y word r a t e f r o m
MSFN too high o r i n c o r r e c t t r a n s m i s s i o n
of d a t a .

CHECK F A I L

A t t e m p t e d i l l e g a l DSKY o p e r a t i o n . N o r m a l l y
operator e r r o r .

KEY R LSE

F l a s h e s to i n d i c a t e AGC p r o g r a m i n o p e r a t i o n r e q u i r e s DSKY c i r c u i t r y t o continue.

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T h e s t a n d a r d p r o c e d u r e f o r the e x e c u t i o n of k e y b o a r d o p e r a t i o n s
c o n s i s t s of a s e q u e n c e of s e v e n key d e p r e s s i o n s :
VERB

V2

Vi

NOUN

N2

N1

ENTER

P r e s s i n g the VERB key b l a n k s the two v e r b lights on the DSKY and c l e a r s


t h e v e r b code r e g i s t e r i n the AGC. T h e next two n u m e r i c a l inputs a r e
i n t e r p r e t e d a s t h e v e r b c o d e , i n o c t a l f o r m . E a c h of t h e s e c h a r a c t e r s
i s d i s p l a y e d by the v e r b lights a s i t i s i n s e r t e d . T h e NOUN key o p e r a t e s
s i m i l a r l y with the DSKY noun l i g h t s and AGC noun code r e g i s t e r . P r e s s i n g
t h e ENTER key i n i t i a t e s the p r o g r a m i n d i c a t e d by the v e r b - n o u n c o m bination d i s p l a y e d on t h e DSKY. T h u s , i t i s not n e c e s s a r y t o follow a
s t a n d a r d p r o c e d u r e i n keying v e r b - n o u n c o d e s into the DSKY. It c a n be
done in r e v e r s e o r d e r , i f d e s i r e d , o r a p r e v i o u s l y i n s e r t e d v e r b o r noun
c a n be u s e d without r e k e y i n g it. No a c t i o n is t a k e n by the AGC in initiating
t h e verb-noun-defined p r o g r a m until t h e ENTER key i s a c t u a t e d . If a n
e r r o r i s noticed i n e i t h e r the v e r b code o r noun code p r i o r t o a c t u a t i o n of
t h e ENTER k e y , i t c a n be c o r r e c t e d s i m p l y by p r e s s i n g the c o r r e s p o n d i n g
VERB o r NOUN k e y and i n s e r t i n g the p r o p e r c o d e . The ENTER key should
not be a c t u a t e d u n t i l i t h a s b e e n v e r i f i e d t h a t t h e c o r r e c t v e r b and noun
codes a r e displayed.
If the s e l e c t e d v e r b - n o u n c o m b i n a t i o n r e q u i r e s d a t a to be loaded by
the o p e r a t o r , the VERB and NOUN lights s t a r t f l a s h i n g on a n d off (about
once p e r s e c o n d ) a f t e r the ENTER key i s p r e s s e d . D a t a i s loaded i n f i v e c h a r a c t e r w o r d s and, a s i t is keyed i n , i t i s d i s p l a y e d c h a r a c t e r - b y c h a r a c t e r i n one of the f i v e - p o s i t i o n d a t a d i s p l a y r e g i s t e r s , REGISTER 1 ,
REGISTER 2, o r REGISTER 3. N u m e r i c a l d a t a i s a s s u m e d t o be o c t a l
u n l e s s the f i v e - c h a r a c t e r d a t a word i s p r e c e d e d by a plus o r m i n u s s i g n ,
i n whictr c a s e i t i s c o n s i d e r e d t o be d e c i m a l . D e c i m a l d a t a m u s t be loaded
i n full f i v e - n u m e r a l c h a r a c t e r w o r d s ( n o z e r o s m a y be left o u t ) ; o c t a l d a t a
m a y be loaded with high o r d e r z e r o s left o u t . If d e c i m a l i s u s e d f o r an);
component of a m u l t i c o m p o n e n t load v e r b , i t m u s t be u s e d f o r a l l c o m ponents of t h a t v e r b . I n o t h e r w o r d s , no m i x i n g of o c t a l and d e c i m a l d a t a
i s p e r m i t t e d f o r d i f f e r e n t c o m p o n e n t s of the s a m e load v e r b . T h e ENTER
key m u s t be p r e s s e d a f t e r e a c h d a t a w o r d . T h i s t e l l s the p r o g r a m t h a t the
n u m e r i c a l word being keyed i n i s c o m p l e t e . T h e on-off f l a s h i n g of the
VERB-NOUN lights t e r m i n a t e s a f t e r t h e l a s t ENTER key a c t u a t i o n of a
loading s e q u e n c e .
T h e CLEAR key is u s e d t o r e m o v e e r r o r s i n loading d a t a a s i t i s
d i s p l a y e d i n REGISTER 1, REGISTER 2 , o r REGISTER 3. It d o e s nothing
t o the PROGRAM, NOUN, o r VERB l i g h t s . ( T h e KOUN lights a r e blanked
by t h e NOUN k e y , the VERB l i g h t s by the VERB key. ) F o r s i n g l e component load v e r b s o r " m a c h i n e a d d r e s s t o be s p e c i f i e d " nouns, the
CLE.4R key d e p r e s s i o n p e r f o r m s the c l e a r i n g function on t h e p a r t i c u l a r
r e g i s t e r being loaded, provided t h a t the CLEAR key i s d e p r e s s e d b e f o r e
t h e ENTER key. Once the ENTER k e y i s d e p r e s s e d , the CLEAR key d o e s
nothing. The only way t o c o r r e c t a n e r r o r a f t e r the d a t a is e n t e r e d f o r
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a s i n g l e - c o m p o n e n t load v e r b is t o begin the load v e r b a g a i n . F o r twoo r t h r e e - c o m p o n e n t l o a d v e r b s , t h e r e is a CLEAR backing-up f e a t u r e .
T h e f i r s t d e p r e s s i o n of the CLEAR key c l e a r s w h i c h e v e r r e g i s t e r i s being
l o a d e d . ( T h e CLEAR key m a y be p r e s s e d a f t e r any c h a r a c t e r , but b e f o r e
i t s e n t r y . ) C o n s e c u t i v e CLEAR key a c t u a t i o n s c l e a r the d a t a d i s p l a y
r e g i s t e r above the c u r r e n t one until REGISTER 1 i s c l e a r e d . Any a t t e m p t
t o back u p ( c l e a r ) beyond REGISTER 1 is s i m p l y i g n o r e d . T h e CLEAR
b a c k i n g - u p function o p e r a t e s only o n d a t a p e r t i n e n t t o the l o a d v e r b which
i n i t i a t e d t h e loading s e q u e n c e . F o r e x a m p l e , if the initiating load v e r b
w e r e a " w r i t e s e c o n d component into'' type only, no backing u p a c t i o n
would be p o s s i b l e .
T h e n u m e r i c a l k e y s , t h e CLEAR k e y , and the s i g n k e y s are r e j e c t e d
if d e p r e s s e d a f t e r c o m p l e t i o n ( f i n a l e n t r y ) of a d a t a d i s p l a y o r d a t a load
v e r b . At s u c h t i m e , only t h e VERB, NOUN, E N T E R , ERROR R E S E T , o r
KEY RELEASE inputs a r e a c c e p t e d . T h u s , t h e d a t a k e y s a r e a c c e p t e d
only a f t e r the c o n t r o l k e y s have i n s t r u c t e d t h e p r o g r a m t o a c c e p t t h e m .
S i m i l a r l y , the + and - k e y s a r e a c c e p t e d only b e f o r e the f i r s t n u m e r i c a l
c h a r a c t e r of REGISTER 1, REGISTER 2 , o r REGISTER 3 is k e y e d i n and
at no o t h e r t i m e . T h e 8 o r 9 key i s a c c e p t e d only while loading a d a t a
word which i s p r e c e d e d by a + o r - sign.
T h e DSKY c a n a l s o be u s e d by i n t e r n a l c o m p u t e r p r o g r a m s f o r
s u b r o u t i n e s . H o w e v e r , any o p e r a t o r k e y b o a r d a c t i o n ( e x c e p t ERROR
R E S E T ) i n h i b i t s DSKY u s e by i n t e r n a l r o u t i n e s . T h e o p e r a t o r r e t a i n s
c o n t r o l of the DSKY until he w i s h e s t o r e l e a s e i t . T h u s , he is a s s u r e d
t h a t the d a t a he w i s h e s t o o b s e r v e will not be r e p l a c e d by i n t e r n a l l y
i n i t i a t e d d a t a d i s p l a y s . I n g e n e r a l , i t is r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t the o p e r a t o r
r e l e a s e the DSKY f o r i n t e r n a l u s e when he h a s t e m p o r a r i l y finished with
i t . T h i s i s dbne by p r e s s i n g t h e KEY RELEASE k e y .
Verb-Noun F o r m a t s . The v e r b - n o u n c o d e s a r e defined in f i g u r e s 2 . 2 - 5 and
2. 2 - 6 . A noun c o d e m a y r e f e r t o a d e v i c e , a g r o u p of c o m p u t e r r e g i s t e r s ,
o r a g r o u p of c o u n t e r r e g i s t e r s , o r i t m a y s i m p l y s e r v e to convey i n f o r m a t i o n without r e f e r r i n g to any p a r t i c u l a r c o m p u t e r r e g i s t e r . The noun i s
m a d e u p of 1, 2 , o r 3 c o m p o n e n t s , e a c h component being e n t e r e d s e p a r a t e l y a s r e q u e s t e d by the v e r b code. AS e a c h component i s k e y e d , i t i s
d i s p l a y e d on t h e d i s p l a y p a n e l with component 1 d i s p l a y e d i n REGISTER 1 ,
component 2 i n REGISTER 2 , a n d component 3 i n REGISTER 3. T h e r e a r e
two c l a s s e s of nouns: n o r m a l and m i x e d . N o r m a l nouns ( c o d e s 0 1 through
54) a r e t h o s e whose component m e m b e r s r e f e r t o c o m p u t e r r e g i s t e r s which
, h a v e c o n s e c u t i v e a d d r e s s e s and u s e the s a m e s c a l e f a c t o r when c o n v e r t e d
t o d e c i m a l . Mixed nouns ( c o d e s 5 5 t h r o u g h 77) a r e t h o s e whose component
m e m b e r s r e f e r t o n o n c o n s e c u t i v e a d d r e s s e s o r whose component m e m b e r s
r e q u i r e d i f f e r e n t s c a l e f a c t o r s when c o n v e r t e d t o d e c i m a l , o r both.
-4 v e r b code i n d i c a t e s what a c t i o n is t o be t a k e n . It a l s o d e t e r m i n e s
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e x a m p l e , t h e r e a r e five d i f f e r e n t load v e r b s . V e r b 2 1 i s r e q u i r e d f o r
loading the f i r s t component of the s e l e c t e d noun; v e r b 2 2 l o a d s the second
component; v e r b 2 3 l o a d s the t h i r d component; v e r b 2 4 loads the f i r s t and
s e c o n d component; and v e r b 2 5 loads a l l t h r e e c o m p o n e n t s . A s i m i l a r
component f o r m a t i s u s e d i n the d i s p l a y and m o n i t o r v e r b s . T h e r e a r e two
g e n e r a l c l a s s e s of v e r b s : s t a n d a r d and extended. T h e s t a n d a r d v e r b s
( c o d e s 01 through 37) d e a l m a i n l y with loading, d i s p l a y i n g , and m o n i t o r i n g
d a t a . T h e extended v e r b s ( c o d e s 40 through 7 7 ) a r e p r i n c i p a l l y c o n c e r n e d
with calling u p i n t e r n a l p r o g r a m s whose function i s s y s t e m t e s t i n g and
operation.
Whenever d a t a i s t o be loaded by the o p e r a t o r , the VERB and N O U N
lights f l a s h , the a p p r o p r i a t e d a t a d i s p l a y r e g i s t e r i s blanked, and the
i n t e r n a l c o m p u t e r s t o r a g e r e g i s t e r is c l e a r e d in anticipation of d a t a l o a d ing. -As e a c h n u m e r i c a l c h a r a c t e r i s keyed i n , i t i s displayed in the p r o p e r
d i s p l a y r e g i s t e r . E a c h d a t a d i s p l a y r e g i s t e r can handle only five n u m e r i c a l
c h a r a c t e r s a t a t i m e ( n o t including s i g n ) . If a n a t t e m p t i s m a d e to key in
m o r e than f i v e n u m e r i c a l c h a r a c t e r s a t a t i m e , the sixth and s u b s e q u e n t
c h a r a c t e r s a r e s i m p l y r e j e c t e d but they do a p p e a r i n the d i s p l a y r e g i s t e r .
T h e + and - k e y s a r e a c c e p t e d p r i o r to i n s e r t i n g the f i r s t n u m e r i c a l
c h a r a c t e r of REGISTER 1, REGISTER 2 , o r REGISTER 3; if keyed in a t
any o t h e r t i m e , the s i g n s a r e r e j e c t e d . If the 8 o r 9 key i s a c t u a t e d a t
any t i m e o t h e r than while loading a d a t a w o r d p r e c e d e d by a - o r - s i g n ,
i t i s r e j e c t e d and the CHECK F A I L light goes on.
T h e n o r m a l u s e of the f l a s h i s with a load v e r b . H o w e v e r , t h e r e a r e
two s p e c i a l c a s e s when the f l a s h i s u s e d with v e r b s o t h e r than load v e r b s .
e ' l l a c h i n e - 4 d d r e s s to be S p e c i f i e d - T h e r e

i s a c l a s s of nouns
available t o allow any m a c h i n e a d d r e s s to be u s e d ; t h e s e a r e
called " m a c h i n e a d d r e s s to be specified" nouns. When the
"EIYTER", which c a u s e s the v e r b - n o u n combination to be
e x e c u t e d , s e n s e s a noun of t h i s type the f l a s h i s i m m e d i a t e l y
t u r n e d on. T h e v e r b code i s left unchanged. The o p e r a t o r
should load the c o m p l e t e m a c h i n e a d d r e s s of i n t e r e s t (fitFec h a r a c t e r o c t a l ) . T h i s is d i s p l a y e d i n REGISTER 3 a s i t i s
keyed in. If a n e r r o r i s m a d e in loading the a d d r e s s , the
CLEAR key m a y be u s e d t o r e m o v e i t . P r e s s i n g the E N T E R
key c a u s e s e x e c u t i o n of the v e r b to continue.

Change M a j o r Mode-To change m a j o r m o d e , the sequence i s


VERB 37 E N T E R . T h i s c a u s e s the noun d i s p l a y r e g i s t e r to be
blanked and t h e v e r b code to be f l a s h e d . T h e t w o - c h a r a c t e r
o c t a l m a j o r mode code should then be loaded. F o r v e r i f i c a t i o n
p u r p o s e s , it is d i s p l a y e d a s i t i s loaded i n the noun d i s p l a y
r e g i s t e r . The e n t r y c a u s e s the f l a s h t o be t u r n e d off, a r e q u e s t
f o r the new m a j o r mode t o be e n t e r e d , and a new m a j o r mode
code t o be d i s p l a y e d i n the PROGRAM d i s p l a y r e g i s t e r .

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Code
-

Description

Remarks

won
V e r b c o d e s 01 t h r o u g h 37 d e n o t e
standard verbs.

01

D i s p l a y 1 s t c o m p o n e n t of

P e r f o r m s o c t a l d i s p l a y of d a t a on REGISTER I .

02

D i s p l a y 2nd c o m p o n e n t of

P e r f o r m s o c t a l d i s p l a y of d a t a on REGISTER 1

03

D i s p l a y 3 r d c o m p o n e n t of

P e r f o r m s o c t a l d i s p l a y of d a t a on REGISTER I

04

D i s p l a y 1 s t a n d 2nd
c o m p o n e n t s of

P e r f o r m s o c t a l d i s p l a y of d a t a on REGISTER I and REGISTER 2.

05

D i s p l a y Ist, 2nd. and 3 r d


component of

P e r f o r m s o c t a l d i s p l a y of d a t a on REGISTER I . REGISTER 2 . A N D REGISTER 3

06

Display a l l component(s) o

P e r f o r m s d e c i m a l d i s p l a y of d a t a on a p p r o p r i a t e r e g i s t e r s
The scale f a c t o r s . types
o f s c a l e f a c t o r r o u t i n e s , a n d c o m p o n e n t i n f o r m a t i o n a r e s t o r e d within the m a c h i n e
f o r e a c h noun which i t is r e q u i r e d to d i s p l a y i n d e c i m a l

07

D P decimal display

P e r f o r m s a double p r e c i s i o n d e c i m a l d i s p l a y of d a t a on REGISTER 1 and REGISTER 2


It d o e s no s c a l e f a c t o r i n g It m e r e l y p e r f o r m s a I O - c h a r a c t e r . f r a c t i o n a l d e c i m a l
c o n v e r s i o n o f two c o n s e c u t i v e , e r a s a b l e r e g i s t e r s , u s i n g REGISTER I and R E C I S TER 2
T h e s i g n is p l a c e d i n t h e REGISTER 1 s i g n p o s i t i o n wlth the REGISTER 2
s i g n p o s i t i o n r e m a i n i n g blank
It c a n n o t be u s e d with m i x e d nouns
I t s intended u s e
i s p r i m a r i l y with " m a c h i n e a d d r e s s t o be s p e c i f i e d nouns

IO

E n t e r r e q u e s t to w a i t l i s t
( U s e d only d u r i n g g r o u n d
checkout. )

E n t e r s r e q u e s t t o " w a i t l i s t r o u t i n e ' f o r any m a c h i n e a d d r e s s with delay involved


T h i s v e r b a s s u m e s t h a t t h e d e s i r e d n u m b e r of I O - m i l l i s e c o n d u n i t s of d e l a y h a s
b e e n l o a d e d i n t o t h e low o r d e r b i t s of the p r i o l d e l a y r e g i s t e r (noun 26)
This verb
i s u s e d with t h e ' m a c h i n e a d d r e s s to be s p e c i f i e d noun. T h e c o m p l e t e a d d r e s s of
t h e d e s i r e d l o c a t i o n i s t h e n keyed in. ( R e f e r t o " M a c h i n e a d d r e s s to be s p e c i f i e d
i n p a r a g r a p h on V e r b l N o u n F o r m a t s . )

11

Monitor 1st component

P e r f o r m s o c t a l d i s p l a y of u p d a t e d d a t a e v e r y l / 2 s e c o n d on REGISTER I

12

M o n i t o r 2nd c o m p o n e n t of

, P e r f o r m s o c t a l d i s p l a y of updated d a t a e v e r y 112 s e c o n d on REGISTER 1

13

M o n i t o r 3 r d c o m p o n e n t of

P e r f o r m s o c t a l d i s p l a y of u p d a t e d d a t a e v e r y 112 s e c o n d on REGISTER I

14

h l o n i t o r 1 s t and 2nd
c o m p o n e n t of

P e r f o r m s o c t a l d i s p l a y of updated d a t a e v e r ) l / 2 s e c o n d o n REGISTER 1 and


REGISTER 2

15

M o n i t o r Ist, 2nd. a n d
3 r d c o m p o n e n t of

P e r f o r m s o c t a l d i s p l a y of updated d a t a e v e r y 1 / 2 s e c o n d on REGISTER 1 .
REGISTER 2 , and REGISTER 3

Monitor all components(s)

P e r f o r m s d e c i m a l d i s p l a y of updated d a t a e v e r y 1 / 2 s e c o n d on a p p r o p r i a t e r e g i s t e r s

I6

of
l i

hlonitor D P d e c i m a l

P e r f o r m s double p r e c i s i o n d i s p l a y of d e c i m a l d a t a on REGISTER I and REGISTER 2


S o scale factoring 1 5 performed
F r o v i d e s I O - c h a r a c t e r f r a c t i o n a l d e c l m d l LonT b e 5'gn i s p i a c e d in the s i p - b i t
versLon of t w o c o n s e c u t i v e e r a s a b l e r e g i s t e r s
p o s i t i o n of REGISTER 1
REGISTER 2 s i g n S i t i s blank

20

E n t e r r e q u e s t to executive
( L s e d onl) during ground
checkout. )

E n t e r s r e q u e s t to e x e c u t i v e r o u t i n e f o r any m a c h i n e i d d r e s 5 w i t h p r i o r i t i bn\olved
T h i s v e r b a b s u m e s t h a t t h e d e s i r e d p r o r i t v h a s been loaded into b i t s 1 0 - 1 4 o f the
T h i s v e r b i s u s e d with the noun, m a c h i n e a d d r e s s
p r i o l d e l a ) r e g i s t e r (noun 26)
T h e c o m p l e t e a d d r e s s of the d e s i r e d Location L > then k e i e d i n
t o be s p e c i f i e d '
( R e f e r to \Lacnine a d d r e s s t o be s p e c i f i e d " i n p a r a g r a p h on V e r o f h o u n F o r m a t s I

21

Write 1 s t component into

P e r f o r m s data loading
O c t a l quantities a r e u n s l g n e d
Declndk quantities a r e
D a t a i s d l s p l a i e d o n REGISTER l
p r e c e d e d bi
or
sign

Figure 2.2-5.

V e r b List (Sheet 1 of 3)

GUIDAXCE AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM

Mission

Basic D a t e

l2

1966

Change Date

page

2.2-30

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SYSTEMS DATA

\'e r b
Code

Description

Remarks

22

W r i t e 2nd c o m p o n e n t i n t o

P e r f o r m s d a t a loading. Octal quantities a r e unsigned. D e c i m a l quantities a r e


p r e c e d e d by t o r - s i g n . D a t a i s displayed o n R E G I S T E R 2 .

23

Write 3rd component into

P e r f o r m s d a t a l o a d i n g . O c t a l q u a n t i t i e s are u n s i g n e d . D e c i m a l q u a n t i t i e s a r e
p r e c e d e d by + o r
s i g n . D a t a is d i s p l a y e d o n R E G I S T E R 3.

24

W r i t e 1 s t and 2nd
component into

P e r f o r m s d a t a loading. O c t a l quantities a r e unsigned. D e c i m a l quantities a r e


s i g n . D a t a i s d i s p l a y e d on R E G I S T E R 1 a n d R E G I S T E R 2 .
p r e c e d e d by t o r

25

W r i t e I s t , 2nd. a n d 3 r d
component into

P e r f o r m s d a t a loading. O c t a l quantities a r e unsigned. D e c i m a l quantities a r e


p r e c e d e d by t o r
s i g n . D a t a is d i s p l a y e d o n R E G I S T E R 1, R E G I S T E R 2 , and
R E G I S T E R 3.

76

(Spare)

27

(Sparel

30

(Spare)

31

Bank D i s p l a l

3'2

( S p ar e )

37

P r o c e e d uirhout data

I n f o r m s r o u t i n e r e q u e s t i n g d a t a t o be l o a d e d t h a t the o p e r a t o r c h o o s e s not t o load


f r e s h d a t a out w i s h e s t h e r o u t i n e t o c o n t i n e a s b e s t i t c a n with old d a t a
Final
d e c - s i o n ror w h a t a c t i o n s h o u l d be t a k e n I S l e f t t o r e q u e s t i n g r o u t i n e

34

T e r i n i na te

I n f o r m s r o u t i n e r e q u e s t i n g d a t a t o be l o a d e d t h a t t h e o p e r a t o r c h o o s e s not t o l o a d
i r e s h d a t a and w i s h e s the routine t o t e r m i n a t e
F i n a l d e c i s i o n f o r what a c t i o n s h o u l d
be t a k e n i s left to r e q u e s t i n g r o u t i n e
If m o n i t o r i s o n , I! 1s t u r n e d o t f

T h i s v e r b 1s i n c l u d e d to p e r m i t d i s p l a v l n g t h e c o n t e n t s of f i x e d m e m o r ) i n an) bank
I t s i n t e n d e d u s e i s f o r c h e c k i n g p r o g r a m r o p e s and t h e B;\NK p o s i t i o n 0 1 p r o g r a m
ropes

35

(Spare)

30

Fresh start

i n i t i a l i z e s t h e p r o g r a m c o n t r o l s o f t w a r e and t h e k e y b o a r d a n d d i s p l a y s y s t e m p r o g r a m

37

Change m a j o r mode to

C h a n g e to new m a j o r m o d e .
Soun Formats.)

( R e f e r to "Change m a j o r mode" i n p a r a g r a p h on V e r b -

NOTI
V e r b c o d e s 40 t h r o u g h 7 7 d e n o t e
extended verbs.
40

Zero

S l u s t be u s e d with noun 2 0 ( I C D U ) o r noun 55 ( O C D U ) o n l y . S e t s t h e CDU r e g i s t e r s t o


zero.

41

C o a r s e a l i g n IllU

.\Lust be u s e d with noun 2 0 (ICDU) or noun 55 (OCDL') only

42

Fine align I l I U

C a l l s u p p r o g r a m s that p e r f o r m t h e i n d i c a t e d GbiS s y s t e m p r o c e d u r e s .

43

Lock IllL'

C a l l s u p p r o g r a m s t h a t p e r f o r m t h e i n d i c a t e d GbiN s ) - s t e m p r o c e d u r e s .

44

Set l l l U to iTTITUDE
COSTROL

C a l l s u p p r o g r a m s t h a t p e r f o r m t h e i n d i c a t e d G6-N s y s t e m p r o c e d u r e s

45

Set I l I C E S T R Y

C a l l s u p p r o g r a m s that p e r f o r m t h e indicated G&N s y s t e m p r o c e d u r e s

40

Return I l I L l to c o a r s e
align

C a l l s u p p r o g r a m s that p e r f o r m t h e indicated CLN s y s t e m p r o c e d u r e s .

Figure 2 . 2 - 5 .

V e r b List (Sheet 2 of 3)

GUIDANCE AND NAVIGATION SYSTEiM


Mission

B a s i c Date

l2

1966 Change Date

Page

2.2-31

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--SYSTEMS DATA
Verb
Code

Remarks

Description

47

(Spare)

50

Please perform

T h i s v e r b I S u s e d only by i n t e r n a l r o u n t i n e s t h a t w i s h the o p e r a t o r t o p e r f o r m a
c e r t a i n t a s k . I t s h o u l d n e v e r be k e y e d i n by t h e o p e r a t o r
I t is u s u a l l y u s e d with
noun 2 5 , c h e c k l i s t
T h e c o d e d n u m b e r for the c h e c k l i s t i t e m t o be p e r f o r m e d i s
d i s p l a y e d in REClSTER 1 by t h e r e q u e s t i n g r o u t i n e

51

Please mark

T h i s v e r b 1s u s e d only by i n t e r n a l r o u t i n e s t h a t r e q u e s t the o p e r a t o r t o " m a r k "


It
s h o u l d n e v e r be k e y e d i n by t h e o p e r a t o r . I t is u s u a l l y u s e d w i t h noun 30, " a t a r
numbers '
T h e n u m b e r s of the s t a r s t o be m a r k e d a r e d i s p l a y e d i n REGISTER I ,
REGISTER 2 , and REGISTER 3 by t h e r e q u e s t i n g r o u t i n e . T h e o p e r a t o r s h o u l d i n d i c a t e c o m p l e t i o n o f e a c h valid m a r k by p r e s s i n g t h e MARK button. He s h o u l d n e v e r
p r e s s E N T E R with v e r b 51.

52

Mark reject

R e j e c t s " m a r k " and r e t u r n s t o v e r b 51.


p r e s s i n g MARK button.

53

Free

C a l l s u p p r o g r a m s t h a t p e r f o r m the i n d i c a t e d G & N s y s t e m p r o c e d u r e s .
wbth noun 2 0 ( I C D U ) o r noun 5 5 (OCDU).

54

Pulse torque gyros

C a l l s up p r o g r a m s that p e r f o r m the indicated G & N s y s t e m p r o c e d u r e s

55

Align t i m e

56

P e r f o r m BANK s u m

57

S y s t e m t e s t ( U s e d only
during ground checkout.)

60

P r e p a r e for s t a n d b y

61

R e c o v e r f r o m s tandb)

M u s t be e n t e r e d within 20 s e c o n d s of

U s e d only

--

62

(Spar e )

63

(Spare)

64

Calculate orbital
parameters

65

C a l c u l a t e t i m e of a r r i v a l
a t longitude

bb

C a l c u l a t e l a t i t u d e and
longitude a t s p e c i f i e d t i m e

67

Calculate maximum
d e c l i n a t i o n and t i m e of
arrival

70

( 5pa r e )

71

(Spare)

72

(Sparel

73

R e t u r n to E a r t h a i m
point u p d a t e

74

O r b i t c h a n g e a i m point
update

75

h l a n u a l lift-oif for t l i g h t s

70

R . V . T . update ( s t a t e

R V T

d e n o t e s p o s i t i o n . v e l o c i t v . and t i m e

vector)

77

(Spare)

Figure 2. 2 - 5 .

Lrerb L i s t (Sheet 3 of 3)

GUID-iNCE AND S-AVIGATION SYSTEM


Mission

B a s i c Date

12 N o v 1966

Change Date

Page

2.2-32

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A P O L L O OPERATIONS HANDBOOK
SYSTEMS DATA

NOL
coc

No1

De s c r i ption

Scale /Units

NOTR

c
-

NOTE

Noun c o d e s 01 t h r o u g h
54 denote n o r m a l nouns,

22

In S c a l e i U n i t s
column.
X = significant
digit
0 = zero
(always)
B = blank.

21

24

01

Specify m a c h i n e a d d r e s s

xxxxx

02

Specify m a c h i n e a d d r e s s

xxxxx.

03

Spare)

04

Spare)

05

4ngular e r r o r

KXX. XX d e g r e e s

06

'itch

YXX. XX d e g r e e s

25

angle

.leads u p - d o w n
07

Description

01

New a n g l e s I:
X-REGISTER I
Y-REGISTER 2
Z-REGISTER 3

XXX XX d e q r e e s
XXX XX d e g r e e s
XXX XX d e g r e e s

Delta a n g l e s 1.
X-REGISTER 1
Y-REGISTER 2
2-REGISTER 3

XXX XX d e g r e e s
XXX XX d e g r e e s
XXX XX d e g r e e s

Delta t i m e f o r
REGISTER
REGISTER
REGISTER

OOXXX h o u r s
OOOXX. m i n u t e s
OXX XX s e c o n d s

ACC clock:
I
2
3

3 h e c k l i s t ( U s e d only with
i e r b 50. " P l e a s e p e r f o r m " )

xxxxx

: h e c k l i s t code n u m b e r s ( A p p e a r
nREGISTER 1 )
00001 SCS m o d e t o G & N
attitude control

tOOOOl
00002 S C S m o d e to G & N
Delta V

Zhange of p r o g r a m o r m a j o r
n o d e ( U s e d only with v e r b 50,
' P l e a s e p e r f o r m '. )

00003 S C S m o d e to C & N e n t r

10

Spare)

00004 SCS m o d e t o m o n i t o r

11

I n g i n e o n e n a b l e ( U s e d only with
. e r b 50, ' P l e a s e p e r f o r m " . )

00007

Manual attitude
maneuver

12

)elta V allowable

0001 I

Automatic o p t i c s
positioning

CXXXX. f t / s e c
Iz

Ielta V tailoff

[XXXX. f t l s e c

)elta V m e a s u r e d (Vector
iagnitude. )

CXXXX. f t l s e c

I4

)elta V counter setting.

CXXXX. f t l s e c

15

n c r e m e n t a d d r e s s ( U s e d only
uring ground checkout. )

) c t a l only

00012 T a r g e t d a t a e n t r y

13

0001 3 S w i t c h OSS to c o m p u t e i
control
00014 F i n e a l i g n c h e c k

16

.GC c l o c k t i m e
REGISTER 1
REGISTER 2
REGISTER 3

00015 P e r f o r m s t a r
acqul s ition
00031 E n g i n e o n

OXXX. h o u r s
OOXX. m i n u t e s
XX. XX s e c o n d s

17

Spare)

20

JDUs.
X-REGISTER 1
Y-REGISTER 2
2-REGISTER 3

:XX. XX d e g r e e s
:XX. XX d e g r e e s
:XX. XX d e g r e e s

'IP4 counters
X-REGISTER I
Y-REGISTER 2
Z-REGISTER 3

XXXX. p u l s e s
XXXX. p u l s e s
XXXX. p u l s e s

00035 P r e p a r e AGC f o r
thrusting

00036 T h r u s t t e r m i n a t e

21

F i g u r e 2 . 2-6.

00041 C / M - S / M separation

26

r i o / d e l a y ( U s e d only d u r i n g
round c h e c k o u t . )

xxxx.

27

:If t e s t O N - O F F s w l t c h

xxxx.

30

a r number

xxxx.

Noun L i s t (Sheet 1 of 3)

GUIDANCE AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM


Mission

B a s i c Date

N o v 1966 Change Date

Page

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SYSTEMS DATA

No UI:

~~

Noun

Code
31

S c a l e 1Unit I

Deac ription
~

Code
-

F a i l u r e regiater code

43

lloTl

Description

Scale /Units

P e r i g e e altitude
REGISTER I

XXXX. X nautical
miles

E r r o r c o d e s a r e defined
in paragraph 2 . 2 . 2 . 3 . 3 .

O c t a l only

Apogee a l t i t u d e
REGISTER 2

XXXX. X n a u t i c a l
miles

Self-teat diagnosis
REGISTER 2

O c t a l only

Self-test diagnosis
REGISTER 3

O c t a l only

XXBXX. minutes

Free-fall time
REGISTER 3
44

I e conds

Latitude
REGISTER 1

X X X .X X d e g r e e s

Longitude
REGISTER 2

X X X .XX d e g r e e s

Altitude (Above m e a n e q u a t o r i a l
radius.)
REGISTER 3

X X X X .X n a u t i c a l

32

D e c i s i o n t i m e ( U s e d only d u r i n g
ground checkout. )

33

Ephemeris time (Used onlydurin


ground checkout. )

34

Event time
REGISTER 1
REGISTER 2
REGISTER 3

OOXXX. h o u r s
OOOXX. m i n u t e s
OXX. XX s e c o n d s

Delta e v e n t t i m e :
REGISTER I
REGISTER 2
REGISTER 3

OOXXX. h o u r s
OOOXX. m i n u t e s
OXX. X X s e c o n d s

Apogee a l t i t u d e
REGISTER 2

XXXX. X d e g r e e s

Delta event t i m e (Display only. )

XXBXX. minutes,

Delta v e l o c i t y r e q u i r e d
REGISTER 3

XXXXX. ftisec

r i m e to event
REGISTER 1

XXBXX. minutes.

35

36

miles
45

XXXX. X d e g r e e s

Perigee altitude
REGISTER 1

seconds
46

37

(Spare)

40

G a m m a ( I n e r t i a l flight path
angle. )
REGISTER 1

XXX. X X d e g r e e s

Velocity t o be gained
REGISTER 2

I n e r t i a l velocity
REGISTER 2

XXXXX. f t l s e c

Perigee altitude
REGISTER 3

seconds

X X X X .X

nautical

miles
A l t i t u d e a b o v e l a u n c h pad
REGISTER 3

X X X X .X n a u t i c a l
miles

41

Maximum acceleration
REGISTER I

41

F l i g h t path a n g l e
REGISTER 1
Miss

X X X X .x g ' s

X X X .XX d e g r e e s

distance

X X X X .X n a u t i c a l

REGISTER 2

miles
P e r i g e e altitude
REGISTER 2

X X X X .X nautical

50

miles

r i m e to event
REGISTER 1

XXBXX. mLnutes.
seconds

Free-fall time
REGISTER 3

XXBXX. minutes,

Delta t i m e of b u r n
REGISTER 2

seconds

XXBXX. m i n u t e s .
seconds

42

Miss distance
REGISTER 1

XXXX. X n a u t i c a l
miles

51

r i m e to e v e n t
REGISTER 1

XXBXX. m i n u t e s .
seconds

P e r i g e e altitude
REGISTER 2

XXXX. X n a u t i c a l
miles

Free-fall time
REGISTER 3

XXBXX. minutes.
seconds

Figure 2. 2-6.

Velocity t o be gained

XXXXX. ft!sec

REGISTER 2
L l e a s u r e d velocit.:
s p a c e c r a l t X -ax1 5
REGISTER 3

hange a l o n g

XXXXX. ltisec

Noun L i s t (Sheet 2 of 3)

GUIDANCE AND NAVIGATION S Y S T E X I

Mission

B a s i c Date

l2

1966 Change Date

Page

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SYSTE,MS D A T A

Noun
Code

Noui
Description

Scale /Units

rime to e v e n t
REGlSTER I

52

Codc
63

XXBXX. m i n u t e s
seconds

i e l o c i t y t o b e gained
REGISTER 2

xxxx. x

Tree-fall t i m e
REGISTER 2

g's

XX. XXX d e g r e e s

64

(Spare)

65

Sampled time
interrupt. )
REGISTER
REGISTER
REGISTER

XXBXX. m i n u t e s
seconds

XXX. XX n a u t i c a l
miles

(Fetched in
1

OOXXX. h o u r s
OOOXX. m i n u t e s
OXX. XX s e c o n d s

2
3

:ommanded r o l l angle
REGISTER 1

XXX. XX d e g r e e s

66

Svstem t e s t r e s u l t s (Used only


d u r i n g ground checkout. )

're3ent acceleration
REGISTER 2

XXXX. x g ' s

67

Delta g y r o angles: ( U s e d only


during ground checkout. )

Note
Noun c o d e s 55 t h r o u g h
7 7 d e n o t e m i x e d nouns
)CDEs:
X (Shaft a n g l e s )
REGISTER 1

K -1RIG
REGISTER 1

XXX. XX d e g r e e s
XX. XXX d e g r e e s

'ncalled m a r k data:
S (Shaft a n g l e s )
REGISTER 1

70

REGISTER 2

XX. XXX d e g r e e s

2-IRIG
REGISTER 3

XX. XXX d e g r e e s

Pitch trim
REGISTER 1

XXX. XX d e g r e e s

Yaw t r i m
REGISTER 2

XXX. XX d e g r e e s

3elta velocity tailoff


REGISTER 3

XXXXX. f t i s e c

XXX. XX d e g r e e s

Y (Trunnion angles)
REGISTER 2

XX. XXX d e g r e e s

:em, angles - 0 C D U s :

X (Shait a n g l e s )
REGISTER 1

XXX. XX d e g r e e s

Y (Trunnion angles)
REGISTER 2

XX. XXX d e g r e e s

00

\IC m o d e s t a t u s (L'sed o n l y
uring ground checkout. i

01

a r g e t : lCsed onlv d u r i n g
round checkout.
zimuth
REGISTER 1
,

XX. XXX d e g r e e s

Y -1RIG

Y (Trunnion angles)
REGISTER 2

57

XX. XXX d e g r e e s

Longitude12
REGISTER 2
Altitude
REGISTER 3

XXBXX. m i n u t e s
seconds

.laximum acceleration
REGISTER 1

5Q

Latitude
REGISTER I

XXXXX. f t l s e c

'ree-fall time .
REGISTER 3

55

Description

Octal only

71

Spare)

72

l e l t a position ( U s e d only d u r i n g
ground c h e c k o u t . )

73

l e l t a velocity ( U s e d only d u r i n g
ground c h e c k o u t . )

74

Spare)

75

3elta position magnitude


REGISTER 1

XXX. XX d e g r e e s

XXXX. X n a u t i c a l
mile 5

"t'on

. - -'ER

XX. XXX d e g r e e s

e l t a v e l o r tv i n s e r t i o n
REC!Jl'ER
1
115s ? , s t a - c e
REG:n

XXXXX. f t / s e c

XXXX. X n a u t i c a l
miles

r e e -iall time
REGISTER 3

XXBXX. m i n u t e s .
seconds

Figure 2 . 2 - 6 .

l e l t a velocity magnitude
REGISTER 2

XXXXX. f t i s e c

d e a s u r e m e n t angle deviation
REGISTER 3

XXX. XX d e g r e e 5

76

<-position ( U s e d only d u r i n g
:round checkout. )

77

?-velocity ( U s e d only d u r i n g
:round checkout.)

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T h e f l a s h i s t u r n e d off by any of t h e following e v e n t s :

0
0

F i n a l e n t r y of a load s e q u e n c e
E n t r y of v e r b p r o c e e d without d a t a ( 3 3 )
E n t r y of v e r b t e r m i n a t e ( 3 4 ) .

It i s i m p o r t a n t t o conclude e v e r y load v e r b by one of the a f o r e m e n t i o n e d


t h r e e , e s p e c i a l l y i f the load w a s i n i t i a t e d by p r o g r a m a c t i o n within t h e
c o m p u t e r . If a n i n t e r n a l l y i n i t i a t e d l o a d i s not concluded validly, the p r o g r a m t h a t i n i t i a t e d it m a y n e v e r b e r e c a l l e d . The p r o c e e d without d a t a
v e r b is u s e d t o i n d i c a t e t h a t the o p e r a t o r i s unable t o , o r d o e s not w i s h t o ,
supply the d a t a r e q u e s t e d , but w a n t s the initiating p r o g r a m t o continue a s
b e s t it c a n with old d a t a . The t e r m i n a t e v e r b i s u s e d t o indicate t h a t t h e
o p e r a t o r c h o o s e s not to load the r e q u e s t e d d a t a a n d a l s o w a n t s t o t e r m i n a t e
the requesting routine.
2.2. 3 . 3 . 3

E r r o r Codes.
E r r o r c o d e n u m b e r s a p p e a r i n REGISTER 1 with noun 31.

OSS E r r o r s
00101
00102
001 03
00104
00105
001 06
00107
00110
00120

O p t i c s mode c o n t r o l s w i t c h e d f r o m ZERO OPTICS b e f o r e end of 30 s e c o n d s .


AGC unable t o a c h i e v e d e s i r e d o p t i c s m o d e .
F u n c t i o n not valid f o r SC 012.
No v a c a n t a r e a a v a i l a b l e f o r m a r k s .
I n t e r n a l m a r k r e q u e s t while m a r k s y s t e m i s b u s y .
F u n c t i o n not v a l i d f o r SC 012.
M a r k r e j e c t while m a r k s y s t e m is not i n u s e .
M a r k r e j e c t with a l l r e q u e s t e d m a r k s a c c e p t e d o r no m a r k s s i n c e initiating
last m a r k reject.
Too many m a r k s .

LSS E r r o r s
00201
00202
00203
00204

Z e r o encode e n d e d b e f o r e end of 30 s e c o n d wait.


A C C unable t o a c h i e v e d e s i r e d ISS mode.
No ISS m o d e i n d i c a t e d t o AGC.
ISS m o d e changed while TRANSFER s w i t c h i s i n COMPUTER position, but
AGC d i d not c o m m a n d mode change.
P r o c e d u r a l Difficulties

00401

00402
00403
00404
00405

D e s i r e d g i m b a l a n g l e s w i l l p r o d u c e g i m b a l lock.
g r e a t e r than 6 0 . )
S t a r out of f i e l d of view.
S a m e a s 00402.
IMU o r i e n t a t i o n unknown.
SCS m o d e m o n i t o r f a i l u r e .

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00406
00407
00410

Navigation p r o g r a m busy.
Navigation p r o g r a m needed i n t e r n a l l y
AGC update not a l l o w e d .
AGC H a r d w a r e Malfunctions

01101
01102
01103
01104
01105
01106

Unused i n t e r r u p t ( R U P T 2 ) o c c u r r e d
AGC s e l f - t e s t e r r o r .
Unused count, c o m p a r e , a n d s k i p ( C C S ) b r a n c h e x e c u t e d .
C - r e l a y failed during C-relay test.
Star search failure,
IMU o r i e n t a t i o n no good f o r e n t r y .
L i s t Overflo\vs

01201
01202
01203
01204
01205
01206
01207
01210

E x e c u t i v e overflow-no v a c a n t a r e a s . :
E x e c u t i v e overfloLv-no c o r e s e t s . ::
Waitlist o v e r f l o w - t o o m a n y t a s k s . :k
S a m e a s 01203. ::
M a s t e r c o n t r o l overflow-too many j o b s waiting. ::
DSKY waiting line overflo\v. +
N o v a c a n t a r e a f o r marks.:::
Something a l r e a d y waiting i n IMU s t a l l . :::
Interpreter E r r o r s

01301
01302

A r c c o s - a r c s i n input a n g l e too l a r g e . ::
S q u a r e r o o t c a l l e d f o r with a negative a r g u m e n t . ::
Display A l a r m s

01401
01402

VG i n c r e a s i n g - l o s s of c o n t r o l .
Delta V too low-engine not on.
DSKY P r o g r a m E r r o r s

01501

Check f a i l a l a r m d u r i n g i n t e r n a l u s e . :::

:::These a l a r m s a r e " a b o r t s " and define a l a r m s Lvhich i n i t i a t e a r e s t a r t of the -1GC


p r o g r a m xvhich \ v a s i n p r o g r e s s when the a l a r m a p p e a r e d .

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2.2.3. 3.4

AGC P r o g r a m s .
T h e following l i s t of AGC p r o g r a m s d e f i n e s the p r o g r a m s and r o u t i n e s
a p p l i c a b l e to SC-012. The AGC p r o g r a m s p r o v i d e the m a j o r m o d e s of G & N
s y s t e m o p e r a t i o n . T h e r o u t i n e s c o n s i s t of a s p e c i f i c s e q u e n c e of o p e r a t i o n s
which a r e p e r f o r m e d by m o r e t h a n o n e p r o g r a m a n d / o r o t h e r routine.
Program
Number

Title

00

AGC Idling

01

P r e l a u n c h In it iali za t i o n

02

Gyro Compassing

03

Optical Azimuth Verification

04

Inertial Reference

05

G&N Startup

06

G & N P o w e r Down

07

S y s t e m s T e s t ( L i m i t e d in-flight u s e . )

11

P re - L E T Jettison

12

. P o s t - L E T Jettison

Contains
Routines

R 24, R 34

17

L E T Abort

22

Landmark Tracking

23

S t a r / L a n d m a r k Navigation M e a s u r e m e n t

21

Ground T r a c k Determination

27

AGC Update

31

O r b i t Change ( P r e t h r u s t )

R 1, R 21, R 35

32

R e t u r n to E a r t h ( P r e t h r u s t )

R 1 , R 21, R 36

33

SPS Minimum Impulse ( P r e t h r u s t )

I3 1, R 2 1 , R 31,
R 33

41

O r b i t Change

R 2 , R 22, R 24,
R 31, R 34, R 37

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Number

Con ta ins
Routines

Title
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42

R e t u r n t o Earth

R 2, R 22, R 24,
R 31, R 34, R 37

13

SPS M i n i m u m I m p u l s e

R 2 , R 31, R 34,
R 37

51

IMU O r i e n t a t i o n D e t e r m i n a t i o n

R 27, R 29

52

S-IVB/IMU Align

R 4, R 25, R 27,
R 28, R 29, R 30

53

CSM/IMU Align

R 1 , R 4, R 21,
R 25, R 27, R 28,
R 29, R 30

54

I M U R ea1ignment

R 27, R 2 9 , R 30

61

Maneuver To CM/SM S e p a r a t i o n Attltude

R 1, R 2 1

62

CM/SiM S e p a r a t i o n And P r e - E n t r y
iManeuver

R 3, R 21

63

Initialization

64

P o s t 0.05G

67

Final Phase

71

F i r s t Abort Burn

R 2-1

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Routine
Number
1

Attitude C o n t r o l Mode Check

R 22

T h r u s t C o n t r o l Mode Check

R 1 , R 2 1 , R 22

E n t r y C o n t r o l Mode Check

R 22

+ I

F i n e Alignment

R 2 5 , R 27, R 28,
R 2 9 , R 30

Attitude M a n e u v e r
SCS D i s c r e t e Monitor

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Number

Contains
Routines

Title

25

C o a r s e Alignment

27

Sighting M a r k

28.

Auto O p t i c s P o s i t i o n i n g

29

S t a r Data T e s t

30

Gyro Torquing

31

Backup Delta V C o u n t e r

33

P r e t h r u s t SPS Minimum I m p u l s e Data


Load

34

O r b i t P a r a m e t e r Display

35

P r e t h r u s t O r b i t Change Data Load

36

P r e t h r u s t R e t u r n to E a r t h Data Load

37

S P S Engine Ignition

38

SPS Engine T h r u s t F a i l

2.2.1

PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN DATA.

2.2.5

OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS.

2 . 2 . 5.1

S /C Attitude.

R 38

T h e S / C should not be m a n e u v e r e d t o a n a t t i t u d e which will a l i g n the


i n n e r c i r c l e of e i t h e r r e d a r e a o n the FDA1 b a l l u n d e r t h e navigation a x i s
m a r k e r . F a i l u r e t o a v o i d t h i s condition c a n r e s u l t i n IMU g i m b a l l o c k .
S p e c i f i c a l l y , t h e following m a n e u v e r s should b e avoided:

Yaw m a n e u v e r g r e a t e r t h a n k75 d e g r e e s when r o l l angle i s


0 d e g r e e o r 180 d e g r e e s .

P i t c h m a n e u v e r g r e a t e r t h a n t42 d e g r e e s o r -108 d e g r e e s when


roll angle i s * 9 0 degrees.

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2 . 2 . 5. 2

IMU O p e r a t i o n .
'

The AGC m u s t be O N b e f o r e t h e IMU i s placed i n o p e r a t i o n b l r


engaging t h e IMU c i r c u i t b r e a k e r s .
The AGC m u s t be ON o r i n STANDBY b e f o r e the IMU i s placed
i n standby m o d e .
Allow 15 s e c o n d s f o r the s t a b i l i z a t i o n loops to c o m p l e t e l y
s t a b i l i z e t h e p l a t f o r m a f t e r applying o p e r a t i n g p o w e r , i. e . , a f t e r
engaging the IMU c i r c u i t b r e a k e r s .
The IMU m u s t be i n full o p e r a t i o n f o r a t l e a s t 1 h o u r b e f o r e valid
o p e r a t i o n of the i n e r t i a l c o m p o n e n t s c a n be a s s u m e d .
The i n e r t i a l c o m p o n e n t s will s u f f e r a l o s s of c a l i b r a t i o n if the
t e m p e r a t u r e f a l l s below 1 2 0 F o r e x c e e d s 1 4 0 F . Damage will
o c c u r if the t e m p e r a t u r e f a l l s below 4 0 F o r e x c e e d s 1 6 0 F .
Do not o p e r a t e the IMU s u c h t h a t the m i d d l e g i m b a l a n g l e r e a c h e s
o r e x c e e d s 70 d e g r e e s .

2.2. 5 . 3

Optics Operation.
Do not s l e w the SXT o r S C T into t h e m e c h a n i c a l s t o p s ,

Do not d r i v e t h e 2X TRUNNION CDU i n e x c e s s of 180 d e g r e e s a s


r e a d on t h e CDU d i s p l a y d i a l s . I n s u r e t h a t t h i s display d i a l
i n d i c a t e s l e s s t h a n 180 d e g r e e s b e f o r e engaging the ZERO
OPTICS mode of o p e r a t i o n .
2.2.6

T E L E M E T R Y MEASUREMENTS.
T h e following i s a c o m p l e t e l i s t of all G&N s y s t e m t e l e m e t r y d a t a t h a t
i s m o n i t o r e d by flight c o n t r o l l e r s a n d ground s u p p o r t p e r s o n n e l . The l a s t
column c o n t a i n s t h e n a m e and type of S I C c r e w d i s p l a y . The d i s p l a y u t i l i z e s
t h e s a m e pickoff o r s i g n a l s o u r c e a s t e l e m e t r y , u n l e s s a s e p a r a t e m e a s u r e m e n t n u m b e r i s included in the d i s p l a y c o l u m n .
An a s t e r i s k (:::) by t h e m e a s u r e m e n t n u m b e r d e n o t e s i n f o r m a t i o n n h i c h
i s not a v a i l a b l e f o r r e c o r d i n g o r t e l e m e t r y t r a n s m i s s i o n d u r i n g PCiLI lo\\
bit r a t e operation.

hleasurement
Number

Descrlption

CG 0 0 0 1 i7 C o m p u t e r d i g i t a l d a t a
40 bits
C G 1101 V

- 2 8 VDC supply

Sensor
Range

No m i na 1
Operating
Range

Sone

t4/t132 vdc

- 3 0 1 0 vdc

C r e w Display

-28 vdc

No ne

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Measurement
Number
CG 1110

Description

Sensor
Range

Nominal
Operating
Range

C r e w Display

2. 5 VDC TM b i a s

TBD

C G 1503 X

IMU +28 v d c o p e r a t e

Event

None

CG 1513 X

IMU +28 v d c s t a n d b y

Event

No ne

CG 1523 X

AGC +28 v d c

Event

None

CG 1533 X

Optics +28 vdc

Event

None

- 2 8 vdc

None

CG 2110

IGA t o r q u e m o t o r
input

TBD

None

cCG 2112

IGA 1X r e s output
s i n e in p h a s e

TBD

None

W G 2113 V

IGA 1X r e s output c o s
i n phase

TBD

None

W G 2117 V

IGA s e r v o e r r o r i n
phase

010.5 v r ms

None

MGA t o r q u e m o t o r
input

TBD

None

MGA 1X r e s output
sine in phase

TBD

None

C G 2143 V

MGA 1X r e s output
c o s in p h a s e

TBD

None

MGA s e r v o e r r o r in
phase

010.5 v r m s

None

CG 2170 V

OGA t o r q u e m o t o r
input

TBD

None

OCA 1X r e s output
s i n e in p h a s e

TBD

None

XCG 2173 V

OGA 1X r e s output
COS in phase

TBD

None

X G 2177 V

OCA s e r v o e r r o r i n
phase

O/O. 5 vrms

None

CG 2140 V

*CG 2142

;:CG 2147 V

+CG 2172

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Number

Description

Sensor
Range

Nominal
Ope r a t i n g
Range

X G 2206 V

IGA CDU 1X r e s
e r r o r i n phase

010.2 v r m s

None

C G 2236 V

MGA CDU 1X r e s
e r r o r i n phase

O j O . 2 vrms

None

X G 2266 V

OCA CDU 1X r e s
e r r o r i n phase

OjO.2 v r m s

None

CG 2300 T

PIPA temp

TBD

t126.0F/
t134. 0 F

None

CG 2301 T

IRIG t e m p

TBD

t129.5"F/
t 1 3 7 . 5 "F

None

CG 2302 C

IMU h e a t e r c u r r e n t

Olt5 amps

Ojt2 amps

None

C G 2303 C

IMU blower c u r r e n t

O/t5 a m p s

O/t1 amp

None

:::CG 3102 V

SXT t r u n m o t o r
d r i v e i n phase

TBD

None

+CG 3112 V

SXT s h a f t m o t o r
drive in phase

T BD

None

:::CG 3133 V

SCT tryn motor


drive

TBD

None

W G 3141 V

T r u n CDU 16X r e s
e r r o r in p h a s e

TBD

None

:::CG3200 V

T r u n CDU m o t o r
drive i n phase

T BD

None

X G 3220 V

CDU m o t o r d r i v e
RMS

TBD

None

K G 4300 T

AGC t e m p m o n i t o r

TBD

None

CG 5000 X

PIPA fail

Event

A C C E L F A I L , GSrN
ACCEL FAIL C & W
lights ( 2 ) .

CG 5001 X

IMU f a i l

Event

IMU FAIL C6-W lights


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Number

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Description

Sensor
Range

Nomina 1
Ope r a t i n g
Range

C r e w Display

CG 5002 X

CDU f a i l

Event

CDU F A I L C&W l i g h t s
(2)

CG 5003 X

G i m b a l . lock w a r n i n g

Event

GIMBAL LOCK, GMBL


LOCK C & W l i g h t s (2).

CG 5005 X

E r r o r detect

Event

PGNS, G & N ERROR


C&W lights (2).

CG 5006 X

IMU t e m p light

Event

IMU T E M P C & W l i g h t s
(2).

CG 5007 X

Z e r o e n c o d e light

Event

Z E R O ENCODER,
Z E R O E N C . C&W
lights (2).

C G 5008 X

IMU d e l a y light

Event

IMU DELAY.
light.

CG 5020 X

AGC a l a r m 1
(Program)

Event

PROG ALM, C O M P
F A I L (DSKY lights).

C B 5021 X

AGC alarm 2
(AGC a c t i v i t y )

Event

C O M P DSKY l i g h t s ( 2 ) .

CG 5022 X

AGC a l a r m . 3 ( T M )

Event

TM FAIL, COMP
F A I L . (DSKY lights).

CG 5023 X

AGC a l a r m 4 ( p r o g
ck fail)

Event

CHECK F A I L , C O M P
FAIL. (DSKY lights).

CG 5024 X

AGC a l a r m 5
( s c a l e r fail)

Event

SCALER F A I L , C O M P
FAIL. (DSKY l i g h t s ) .

CG 5 0 2 5 X

AGC a l a r m 6
(parity fail)

Event

PARITY F A I L , C O M P
FAIL. (DSKY lights).

CG 5026 X

AGC a l a r m 7
[counter fail)

Event

COUNTER F A I L ,
S O M P F A I L . (DSKY
ights).

C G 5027 X

AGC a l a r m 8 (key
release)

Event

K E Y R L S E (DSKY
i g h t s ) (2).

CG 5028 X

4GC a l a r m 9 ( r u p t
.ock)

Event

3 U P T LOCK, C O M P
FAIL. (DSKY l i g h t s ) .

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Measurement
Number

Description

Sensor
Range

Nominal
Operating
Range

C r e w Display

CG 5029 X

AGC a l a r m 10 ( T C
trap)

Event

TC TRAP, COMP
FAIL. (DSKY l i g h t s ) .

CG 5030 X

Computer power fail


light

Event

AGC PWR F A I L
(DSKY l i g h t s ) (2).

::CG 6000 P

IMU p r e s s u r e

TBD

None

+CG 6020 T

PSA t e m p 1 t r a y 3

TBD

None

2::CG 6021 T

PSA t e m p 2 t r a y 2

TBD

None

:::CG 6022 T

PSA t e m p 3 t r a y 4

TBD

None

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G & N POWER CONSUMPTION.


The o p t i c s a r e only p o w e r e d u p when a s t a r o r l a n d m a r k sighting i s
r e q u i r e d . The s u b s y s t e m s p o w e r l e v e l s a r e a s follows:
Description

Control

Power Reqmt's

C B 59 and58
CB 61 and 60

325. 0 w a t t s ( d c )
61-7 watts (dc)

AGC-operate
standby

C B 57 a n d 56
AGC Mode Switch

115. 0 w a t t s ( d c )
15. 0 w a t t s ( d c )

Optics -operate

CB 55 and 54

124. 4 w a t t s ( d c )
14.4 watts (dc)

Controls and displays

CB 9 3 a n d 62
and Switch No. 7

IMU- o p e r a t e
standby
B

10. 0 w a t t s ( d c )
1 0 - 7 watts (dc)
18-7 watts (dc)
7 - 0 watts (dc)

AGC only
AGC and IMU
F u l l G & N operation

M i n i m u m p o w e r consumption i s 7 6 . 7 w a t t s ( d c ) when AGC and IMU a r e in


t h e standby m o d e .

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INTER F A C E SIGNALS.

Signal Name

Source

Description

Engine on-off

P r o v i d e s p u l s e t r a i n t h a t l a s t s a s long a s t h e engine
AGC
(Apollo
i s r e q u i r e d t o f i r e . T h e t i m e a t which t h e s i g n a l
t e r m i n a t e s t a k e s into a c c o u n t e l e c t r o n i c d e l a y s
guidance
c o m p u t e r ] within t h e SCS a n d tail-off c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s of the
engines.

Discrete signal
carrier

AGC

P r o v i d e s continuous p u l s e t r a i n to the SCS to be


s w i t c h e d back to the AGC.

G & N s y s t e m attitude
c o n t r o l ( o r SCS
attitude control)

SCS

P r o v i d e s power t o a n a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l s w i t c h on the
G & N system.

Minimum impulse
enable

G&N
system

Disables a l l t h r e e attitude channels simultaneously


a n d s u p p l i e s v o l t a g e s to a n a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l s w i t c h
on t h e G & N s y s t e m .

Minimum impulse t
a n d - p i t c h , yaw, and
roll

scs

P r o v i d e s s i x s i g n a l s to the G & N s y s t e m f o r hand


controller operation.

Minimum impulse
pitch, yaw, and roll

G&N
system

P r o v i d e s t h e c a p a b i l i t y to i n i t i a t e s p a c e c r a f t attitude
c h a n g e s i n the G & N s y s t e m a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l mode o r
t h e SCS a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l mode. T h e s e c h a n g e s will
be i n i t i a t e d by d i s c r e t e m i n i m u m i m p u l s e s .

P i t c h e r r o r body o f f s e t
a n d body a x i s

G&N
system

P r o v i d e s pitch a t t i t u d e e r r o r s i g n a l to t h e SCS.

Yaw e r r o r body o f f s e t
axis

G&N
system

P r o v i d e s yaw a t t i t u d e e r r o r s i g n a l to the SCS d u r i n g


G & N s y s t e m e n t r y mode.

Yaw e r r o r body a x i s

G&N
system

P r o v i d e s yaw a t t i t u d e e r r o r s i g n a l to the SCS d u r i n g


n,ormal G&N s y s t e m operating modes.

Roll e r r o r body o f f s e t
axis

G&N
system

G&N s y s t e m entry mode.

Roll e r r o r body axis

G&N
system

P r o v i d e s r o l l a t t i t u d e e r r o r s i g n a l to the SCS d u r l n g
normal G&N s y s t e m operating modes.

P r o v i d e s r o l l a t t i t u d e e r r o r s i g n a l to the SCS d u r i n g

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Signal Name

Source

De s c r i p t i o n
P r o v i d e s a n 800 c p s , s y n c h r o n o u s , i n - p h a s e voltage
f r o m the G & N s y s t e m .

IMU 28V 8 0 0 c p s
(demodulator r e f e r e n c e )
IMU
IMU
IMU
IMU
IMU
IMU

G&N

s i n AIG l X ,
c o s AIG l X ,
s i n AMG l X ,
C O S AMG l X ,
s i n AOG l X , and
c o s AOG 1X

P r o v i d e s total attitude s i g n a l s to the SCS.

Ele c t r i c 1 P o w e r S y s t e m ( E P S ) and G & N S y s t e m Interface


t 2 8 vdc AGC bus A and
bus B
t 2 8 vdc optics bus A
and bus B

P r o v i d e s power to the AGC.

E PS

P r o v i d e s power to the o p t i c s s u b s y s t e m .
EPS

t 2 8 vdc IMU bus A


and bus B

E PS

P r o v i d e s power t o the IMU.

t 2 8 vdc standby bus A


a n d bus B

E PS

P r o v i d e s IMU t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l power.

1 1 5v 400 c p s

I EPS

II

P r o v i d e s power f o r a l l G&N s y s t e m 6-volt l a m p s

Communication and I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n S y s t e m and G&N System I n t e r f a c e


DLNK sync

AGC

Synchronizes data t r a n s f e r r e d f r o m the AGC t o the


communications and i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n s y s t e m .

DLNK end

AGC

P e r m i t s two AGC w o r d s t o be t r a n s f e r r e d f r o m the


AGC to the communications and i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n
s y s t e m . Stops the A G C and the t r a n s m i s s i o n of
data f r o m the AGC to the communications and
instrumentation system.

DLNK s t a r t

AGC

P r o v i d e s pulse signal that o c c u r s a t the beginning


of e v e r y data t r a n s m i s s i o n to the communications
and i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n s y s t e m . S e t s flip-flop i n XGC
that e n a b l e s 5 - s t a g e downlink c o u n t e r .

D L N K data

AGC

I n i t i a t e s by DLNK s t a r t , stopped by DLNK end, and


c o n s i s t s of a 40 bit t e l e m e t r y word (two AGC w o r d s
and a n 8 bit t e l e m e t r y w o r d o r d e r code).

ULNK 1

-4GC

T r a n s m i t t e d to the uplink counter in the A G C .


Adds one to uplink counter and shifts the counter
one i n c r e m e n t .

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Signal N a m e
ULNK 0

Source
AGC

Description
T r a n s m i t t e d t o t h e uplink c o u n t e r i n t h e AGC.
Shifts uplink c o u n t e r o n e i n c r e m e n t .

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SECTION 2
SUBSECTION 2 . 3
STABILIZATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM (SCS)
2.3.1

INTRODUCTION.
The s t a b i l i z a t i o n a n d c o n t r o l s y s t e m (SCS) p r o v i d e s a capability f o r
controlling rotation, t r a n s l a t i o n , a n d t h r u s t v e c t o r f o r c e s with additional
capability of r a t e stabilization.
The SCS is divided into t h r e e b a s i c s u b s y s t e m s : attitude r e f e r e n c e ,
attitude c o n t r o l , a n d t h r u s t v e c t o r control. T h e s e s u b s y s t e m s contain the
e l e m e n t s which provide f o r manu'al attitude control, a u t o m a t i c attitude
c o n t r o l , and t h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l , plus m a n u a l backup p r o v i s i o n s f o r a l l
a u t o m a t i c functions.
The s u b s y s t e m / c o n t r o l capability allows the f r e e selection of s e v e r a l
m o d e s of o p e r a t i o n which f a l l within the boundaries of t h r e e e n t i r e l y
different flight c o n t r o l p r o f i l e s . T h e s e include coasting flight ( e a r t h o r b i t a l
e n v i r o n m e n t ) , p o w e r e d flight ( a t m o s p h e r i c - a s c e n t , a n d e a r t h o r b i t a l
e n v i r o n m e n t ) , a n d a t m o s p h e r i c flight ( e n t r y - unpowered).
S p a c e c r a f t d i s p l a y s p r o v i d e a capability f o r monitoring S I C attitude,
S I C r a t e s , attitude e r r o r s , cautions, a n d w a r n i n g s . C o n t r o l s provide
s w i t c h a r r a n g e m e n t s f o r commanding m o d e s , commanding inputs to change
o p e r a t i n g s t a t u s a n d to p e r m i t m a n u a l o v e r r i d e t o all a u t o m a t i c functions.
The SCS i n t e r f a c e s with t h e following S / C s y s t e m s (See figure 2. 3 - 1 ) .
Telecommunications System ( T / C )
P r o v i d e s c l o c k r e f e r e n c e f r e q u e n c y f o r m e a s u r e m e n t of changes in
S / C velocity
R e c e i v e s all down-link t e l e m e t r y f r o m SCS
P r o v i d e s up-data position i n f o r m a t i o n via AGC o r voice
0

E l e c t r i c a l P o w e r S y s t e m (EPS)
P r o v i d e s p r i m a r y power f o r SCS o p e r a t i o n
E n v i r o n m e n t a l C o n t r o l S y s t e m (ECS)
T r a n s f e r s h e a t f r o m SCS e l e c t r o n i c s

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I

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AND
NAVIGATION

S P S ON-OFF

SPS THRUST O N - ~ F F

SYSTEM

SPS GlMML COMMANDS

II

sps

TOTAL
ATTITUDE

n
RCS AUTO ON-OFF

DISPLAY
CONSOLE

DISPLAY AND
SWITCH

STABILIZATION
AND
CONTROL
SYSTEM

COMMANDS

n
PRIMARY

CONTROL
COMMANDS

DIRECT RCS ROTATION COMMANDS

SM-2A-676D

F i g u r e 2 . 3-1.

SCS F u n c t i o n a l Interface

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Sequential Events C o n t r o l S y s t e m (SECS)


P r o v i d e s a b o r t switching function
By switch c o n t r o l in SCS, i n i t i a t e s a b o r t a n d e n a b l e s c o n t r o l functions
in SCS

Guidance a n d Navigation S y s t e m (G&N)


P r o v i d e s roll, pitch, a n d yaw t o t a l attitude inputs t o SCS
P r o v i d e s attitude e r r o r s i g n a l s
P r o v i d e s t h r u s t on/off c o m m a n d f o r SPS engine
P r o v i d e s s t e e r i n g c o m m a n d s t o TVC during G & N AV

P r o p u l s i o n S y s t e m s (SPS, RCS).
The s e r v i c e propulsion s y s t e m g e n e r a t e s i n t e r n a l f o r c e s f o r l a r g e
velocity changes
The r e a c t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m g e n e r a t e s the i n t e r n a l f o r c e s r e q u i r e d
f o r rotation, a n d t r a n s l a t i o n .

A detailed d e s c r i p t i o n a n d function of the SCS c o n t r o l s a n d d i s p l a y s


r e f e r r e d t o is provided in s e c t i o n 3 .

2.3.2

F U NC TJONAL DESCRIPTION.
T h e functional d e s c r i p t i o n of the SCS c o v e r s the m a j o r a r e a s of
c o n t r o l c a p a b i l i t i e s , Apollo r e f e r e n c e a x e s , a n d s u b s y s t e m d e s c r i p t i o n .

2.3.2. 1

C o n t r o l Capabilities.
C o n t r o l capability e x i s t s f o r the m a n u a l attitude c o n t r o l , a u t o m a t i c
attitude c o n t r o l , and t h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l functions. The following
p a r a g r a p h s provide a b r i e f d i s c u s s i o n of e a c h c o n t r o l function.

2. 3. 2. 1. 1

Manual Attitude Control.


Manually commanded inputs c o n v e r t e d t o e l e c t r i c a l s i g n a l s , d i r e c t l y
o r i n d i r e c t l y , c a u s e the propulsion s y s t e m s to m a n e u v e r the s p a c e c r a f t t o
a d e s i r e d attitude a n d / o r change the flight path ( t r a j e c t o r y ) of the s p a c e c r a f t . Manual c o n t r o l s include two independent rotation c o n t r o l l e r s
( f i g u r e 2.3-8), two t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l l e r s ( f i g u r e 2. 3 - 8 ) , a n d a n a r r a n g e m e n t of panel-mounted c o n t r o l s a n d d i s p l a y s .

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Subsystems.
The a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e , a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l , and t h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l
s u b s y s t e m s a r e d e s c r i b e d in t h e following p a r a g r a p h s . The d e s c r i p t i o n
c o v e r s t h e p u r p o s e and functions of e a c h s u b s y s t e m , and the i n t e g r a t e d
a s s o c i a t i o n with o t h e r s y s t e m s . F i g u r e s 2 . 3 - 3 and 2 . 3 - 4 , provide s i m p l i f i e d block, a n d flow d i a g r a m s of the t h r e e s u b s y s t e m s and f i g u r e 2. 3-5
s h o w s the switching logic a n d functions which a f f e c t the t h r e e s u b s y s t e m s .

2.3. 2 . 3. 1

Attitude R e f e r e n c e S u b s y s t e m .
The p u r p o s e of t h e a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e s u b s y s t e m ( f i g u r e s 2. 3 - 4 and
2. 3-5) is to r e l a t e t h e S I C a t t i t u d e in t e r m s of i t s g e o m e t r i c X, Y, and Z
c o o r d i n a t e s y s t e m to a n a r b i t r a r i l y c h o s e n c o o r d i n a t e s y s t e m with a fixed
r e f e r e n c e f r a m e . The r e l a t i o n between t h e two c o o r d i n a t e s y s t e m s r e p r e s e n t s i n e r t i a l a t t i t u d e and is p r e s e n t e d t o the a s t r o n a u t s by v i s u a l d i s p l a y .
V i s u a l o b s e r v a t i o n of i n e r t i a l a t t i t u d e is n e c e s s a r y to p e r f o r m m a n u a l
m a n e u v e r s o r f o r m o n i t o r i n g a u t o m a t i c o p e r a t i o n s . The flight d i r e c t o r
a t t i t u d e i n d i c a t o r (FDAI), l o c a t e d on the S I C m a i n d i s p l a y c o n s o l e , d i s p l a y s
t h e i n f o r m a t i o n r e q u i r e d f o r t h e m a n u a l a n d a u t o m a t i c o p e r a t i o n s . The
i n f o r m a t i o n d i s p l a y e d i n c l u d e s S / C t o t a l attitude, attitude e r r o r in t h r e e
a x e s , a n d r o t a t i o n a l r a t e s in t h r e e a x e s . The i n f o r m a t i o n d i s p l a y e d by the
FDAI is obtained f r o m e i t h e r the G&N s y s t e m o r the SCS.
T h e r e a r e two a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e s a s s o c i a t e d with the a t t i t u d e
r e f e r e n c e s u b s y s t e m : p r i m a r y a n d backup. The p r i m a r y r e f e r e n c e is
obtained t h r o u g h the m e c h a n i z a t i o n of s u b s y s t e m s within t h e G&N s y s t e m .
The backup r e f e r e n c e is m e c h a n i z e d within t h e SCS. E a c h of t h e a t t i t u d e
reference loops contain t h r e e basic elements: a computer, a n inertial
r e f e r e n c e d e v i c e , and a v i s u a l d i s p l a y .
Attitude R e f e r e n c e /G&N. To obtain a n i n e r t i a l r e f e r e n c e u s i n g the
G & N s y s t e m , t h e a s t r o n a u t s , t h e G & N o p t i c s s u b s y s t e m , the i n e r t i a l and
c o m p u t e r s u b s y s t e m s , a n d the MSFN a r e i n t e g r a t e d to f o r m a c l o s e d loop
system.
The G&N s y s t e m i s u s e d to d e t e r m i n e i n e r t i a l attitude and position
a n d i n i t i a t e s a l i g n m e n t of t h e s t a b l e e l e m e n t of the IMU to t h e d e s i r e d
i n e r t i a l r e f e r e n c e initially e s t a b l i s h e d by o p t i c a l s i g h t i n g s .
After IMU a l i g n m e n t , the IMU i n conjunction with the AGC c a n
provide i n e r t i a l - r e f e r e n c e d a t t i t u d e hold a n d , i f r e q u i r e d , i n e r t i a l r e f e r e n c e d velocity c h a n g e s . T r a n s l a t i o n a l v e l o c i t i e s a r e s e n s e d by
a c c e l e r o m e t e r s mounted on t h e IMU s t a b l e e l e m e n t . The AGC p r o c e s s e s
t h e a c c e l e r o m e t e r s i g n a l s to update v e l o c i t y a n d change i n f o r m a t i o n f o r
TVC functions.
In addition t o the o p t i c a l a l i g n m e n t of the IMU, the a s t r o n a u t s can u s e
t h e c o m p u t e r s u b s y s t e m to e s t a b l i s h IMU a l i g n m e n t .
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GYRO TORQUING

CONTRC4
MODES

BREAKOUT

CDU ATTITUDE ERROR

AGAA

1I

1
SCS CONTROL

COMMANDS
ATTITUDE REFERENCE SUBSYSTEM

l N

IMU

IMU/CDU RESCXVER
COMPARISON

'

P]I

CONTROL

MODES

ATTITUDE
ERROR A N D
' C O M M N DRATE

CLOSED

L G6N

INERTIAL
CDU

INERTIAL

TOTb
ATTITUDE

I
I
I
I

I
I
I

1-

A G M

ERRORS

D/AGMEU

f
SWITCHING
LOGIC
SIGNALS

-,I[

1
rG
'

NDS

SCS CONTROL
PANEL

ROTATION d

PITCH,

C O M M N D S TO
A U l O COILS

AND

I
RCS

TRANS

YAW
ECA'S

S/C ROTATIONAL

SWITCHING LOGIC

I
I
I
I
CDU ATTITUDE ERROR

#-I

CONDITIONED
ATTITUDE ERRORS

ROLL,

SCS CONTROL
PANEL

PROPORTIONAL
ROTATION INPUTS

ROTATION

I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I

OUTPUT F O R SEP a L A G E

CONTROL

A V
INDICATOR

MESC

ULvIG'

DIRECT ULLAGE TO DIRECT COILS

ATTITUDE CONTROL SUBSSYSTEM

. I.

Miss:

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SYSTEMS DATA

I
I

L O G I C INPUT

--c

ECA

ROTATION &
TRANS
C O W N D S TO
Am0 COILS

RCS

I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I

I
I
I

-1
.

KSCONTROL
PANEL

II

SWITCHING
LOGIC

SIGNALS

GP I

SPS G I M M L
POSITION

SPS G I M M L
POSITION TRIM

+TO

=--t

ROLL

SOLENOIDS

RCS

ROLL

PiTcn

S/C ROTATIONAL

YAW

ECA'S

IRANUATION
COWNDS

RATE FEEDBACK

AND
#)SITION
MTE
REDIUCK

TRANSLATION CONTROL

I
I

INPUTS

-GLN

A UX

MG

ciwcn

CONTROL

THRaT MCTOR CONTROL SUBSYSTEM


SM-2A-9358

Figuro 2.3-3. SCS Functional Block Diagram


STABILIZATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM
Mie sion- .

m r i c D.tr' I t

1966 Change Date

Page

2.3-9/2. 3-10

~ ~ r p o G
u( x ~
* a
-

, ---...-

.
.
.
)

---

I
I
I
I
I
I

I
I
I

E V L E R TO

N A V AXES

CONV

-b

I
C

MOTOR
CONTROL
LOGIC

KI

0.

ORBIT
UTE
7 -

TORQUER

GATE

ASSY

I
I
I

I
I
I

STEPPfR

-1

e
tI tI * !

I+

AMPLIFIER
AND

LEML
DETECTOR

MOTOR

STEPPER

MOTOR

NAY70
EUER

CON-

ORMTAL

I
I

SOURCE

I
I
I

*-

NAV TC
M)DY
AXES

CONV

I
--

Ill

CH4IOIH
ESOLM SIN
OUT PITCH

-I

+I2

EESOLVER COS
OUT PITCH A l l

TOTAL ANGLE
GENEUTION

REESOLMR SIN
YAW A n

om

OUT YAW A l l

OUT ROLL A l l

Q
RESOLMI cos
OUT ROLL A l l

-IU+12

I
I

I
I
1

I
I

'

AGCU

I I

ALIGN

K6

I
I

NAV TO
BODY
AXES
CWV

1
AGCU
P / v ERR

I I
J !I

R G6N ERWAGCU INH


Y ERR GLN 90DY
K7
P Ght4 ERR

: K8

S.F.
Kd

!iKO

GIN
?, Y ERR

::

KB

+*

c
N A V TO

GYRO
TOROUER

BODY AXES
CONV

AMPLIFIERS

5
I

a
C

b
I

:%;
K4

AGCU

CAGED

::KIO

DODY TO
NAVAXES

P, Y

snl RT
K10

A0

PREAMPLIFIEOS

4bt

KIIA

AMRIACATION

U
ROU, mcn

a d T 1 - -/TI
.-

R E S O l W3

ATTlTUDf
AND YAW

AMRIFICATION

- 1

K X L , PITCH A N D
YAW UTES OR

MlES

IKlIA

K l ID

KII
RTOUT
MTVC

-*;;Ut

K4

I I
I

QQ

UGEO

CHX)MT
COMBINE0
ATTITUDE GYRO

CHIOISV

COMBINED
ATTITIBE GYRO

R G A RATES

TO ACS ROLL

AND PITCH
CWNNELS

I
*

G I N ATTITUDE ERRORS
TO ACS ROLL AND
PITCH CMNNELS

I
I

W G A T T I T a ERROR3 OR
s/\l W T E S TO ACS
ROLL A N D PITCH C W N N E U

11111

M T K PITCH RATES
i o mcn TVC CHANNEL

R G A RATES TO A c f f f A M

G I N ATTITUDE ERRORS TO ACE WAW)


W

01
*@\flGulll

G ATTITUDE ERRORS OR 1h-I RATES TOACS (YAW)


MTVC RATES TO TvC WAW

G I N THRUST O N D F F SIGNAL ( W E TWIN) TO SPS THRUST ON/OFF LOGIC

OJ
0

FIG^ 2.

W @-flGW

Mission-

2.

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SYSTEMS DATA

1
ATTITUDE GYRO

1
COMBINED
ATTITWE GYRO

INTEGRATED MODE FU.tCTIONS

@-FIGW

2.34 SHEEl3

@-FlGW

2 . 3 4 SHEET 4

NOTE: b r S l i t d h g Lopis btoilt,


k.Rgun 2 . 3 4 . Shnt 2

SM-U- l a 8

Figure 2. 3-4.

SCS Functional Flow Diagram (Sheet 1 of 4)

STABILIZATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM


Mission

Basic Date

1966

Change Date

Page

2 . 3 - 1 1 / 2 . 3 -12

tOIAlION C O N T t U
rcMt SWllCM

A
A
A

r-----

115 VAC

M Y A

WSU
W A
AND
h W S

Lt
,

OPfN
AI
SM-CM
SEMUTION

I
YAW IQ

A n 11-

IO IQ MoOt
WlICHlNG LOCK
flt 2.3-5

-YAW/+X

XXfNOlD D t I M I

v
ONKJFF

IO. IMJ

.
1

1
Y

I
1.1

PC

urcn

urcn

... .

t
1

SMZA - 0 3 - SCO 12

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S Y S T E M S DATA

I
NO. b l

I I

-YAW

Figure 2 . 3 - 4 .

SCS Functional Flow Diagram (Sheet 2 of 4)

STABILIZATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM


Mission

B a s i c Date l 2

l966

Change Date

P a g e - 7 3 - 1 3 f 2 . 3 -14

~~

--

TVC INTEGRATOR

I
I

K30

WAG YAW INPUT


I1

K2
SY

FROM
FIG 2.3-4
SHT 2

NOTE:

+io VDC

1 . For Switching logic


Detoils, k c Figure
2.3-5. Shh 3 6 4
2. F o r A b d e s , See
Figure 2 3 - 9

-a VM
ROTATION CONTROL YAW COMMAND (MTVC)

FROM
FIG 2.3-4
c u r II

@ MTK

PATES

-$

an,

YAW GlMM

TVC INTEGRATOR

I
I

BM4G YAW INPUT

i::

+(

I
I
I

+-

- x)V

I
I

I
I
I

K28
S Y S GRD CK

K29
SCS A V
MODE

THRUST VECTOR CONTROL SUBSYSTEM

.L
,
Y INTEGRATOR
A l l ERROR
SUWING

GLN OR YAW BM4G INPUT (8 LIMITER)


A

?.3-4
2

K D
ENG
IGN

LIMITER

T
I

%+

2.3-4
I

A P O L L O OPERATIONS HANDBOOK
SYSTEMS DATA

V V DlFF
CLUTCH VOLTS

---7
I

GIMML
ACTUATOR
(YAW)

jYSTEM

EXTEND NO. I
SERVO N O . 1

*
-1

K32

K32

1%
ELK
TRANS

ELEC

T K
TUNS

(
7

N0.1)

K3 1
MTK
LNG

YAW G l M M L
ANGLE INDICATOR
AS/GPI

b-

Hk-

Figure 2 . 3-4.

Mission

SCS Functional F l o w Diagram (Sheet 3 of 4)

STABILIZATION A N D CONTROL SYSTEM


B a s i c Date l 2
1966 Change Date

Page 2.3-1512. 3-16

+X TRANSLATION

r --

DIRECT U L A G E

- -- ---- -----_.

FROM

+X TRANSLATION

f l G . 2.3-4
SHT 2

DIRECT ULLAGE

AV INHIBIT CIRCUIT

CR

-----------J
G I N THRUST
G I N THRUST ON/OFF
(PULSE TRAIN)

(DC)
ON/OFF
(Ac)
PULSE TRAIN
-(
7
CONVERTER
DSKY ENTRY KEY)

COMPUTER
DIGITAL DATA

---

H
I
FIG. 2.3-

SHT 1

K37A K37C

H
I
-

H
I
-

L---

El
AV

COUNTER

d V DISPLAY PANEL

POT-OUT
-&+'3I

LATCH

+-

+X TRANSUTION

DIRECT W A G E

G I N THRUST SIG

LATCH

THRUST

SWITCH

COINCIDENCE SWITCH
(OPEN)

1 GANdV

GLN

I
GAN AV

K37A K37B

?RIDE/

.
.
I

It
I ,

K37A K37C

--

K37B K37C
I*

1,
I

4)

A
-1

Mission

APOLLO OPERATIONS HANDBOOK


SYSTEMS DATA

_ - - - - - - _ _ - - - - - - - ----NORM*L/OFF/
DIRECT O N
SWITCH

-iL-----+7 I

I
I

1
I

IGNITION
COILS

- 3 -3
-

A Y PANEL

NO.
AND
NO. 2

NO. 3
AND
' NO.

'

I
I

I
I

NOTES:

sps THRUST O N P F F LOGIC AND


ACCELEROMETER ELECTRONIQ

Figure 2.3-4.

Mission

SCS Functional Flow Diagram (Sheet 4 of 4)

STABILIZATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM


Basic Date l 2
1966 Change Date

P a g e 2.3-1712.3-18

SMZA-03-SC012
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--

SYSTEMS DATA

ROTATION CONTROL BREAKOUT SWITCHES

css

-V

MTVC ENGAGE

FROM FIG.
SWITCH

AV

GbN b V

G B N ATTITUDE CONTROL

AV

SCS A V

-M
-L
-c
-

-P
R

ATTITUDE/MONITOR/
ENTRY SWITCH

-NK
n

A
r _ Y , i

+28 VDC

ST
SWITCHES

. . ..

OFF

u
-

ROLL BU RATE

NO RMAL

NORMAL
NOTE

PITCH B/U RATE

For delta wderA.


see Fig 2.3-9

NORMAL

YAW B/U RATE

BMAG

SCS MODE
SWITCHES
SM-?A- lO49B

F i g u r e 2. 3-5. SCS Switching Logic (Sheet 1 of 4 )


STABILIZATION AND CONTROL SYSTEiM
Mission

B a s i c Date l 2

1966

Change Date

page 2.3-1912. 3 - 2 0

APOL

G h N A l T CON1

K9-A

mit

c-

ERR
AGAA

KP-8

MTVC ENGAGt

PITCH

ERR

AGM

t-

K9-C
YAW

E RR

AGAA

ROLL B / u RATE
PITCM .
I/U RATF

11

YAW 8 i U MTt

LOCAL VERTICAL

+a

FDA1

ALIGN

FROM FIG.
2.3-5 SM7 I

MONITOR
GhN ATTITUM CONTIOl
GhN A V
GhN ENTRY
.05G M4NUAL

I
FROM FIG 2.3-5 SM7 3

":"

css

YAW

FROM FIG 2.34 SHT I

CWNNEL

S a ATTITUOE CONTROL
PITCH AXIS ENGAGED

CWNNEL Emnu
6WITCH. PITCH CIUNNEL)

CKANNEL ENABLE
SWITCMES, ROLL

MIN IMP A l l CON1

A
~

.MG W N U A L
G I N ENTRY
GhN ATTITUDE CON1
MDNlTOP
MIN I M P A T l CON1

css

AXIS ENGAGED

A h C r O L L AXIS ENGAGED
060 WLL AXIS ENGAGED

Figure 2.3-5.

!j

STA BLLIZA TIC

Mission

Basic Date12 NOV

SMZA -03-SCO12
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SYSTEMS DATA

ATTITUDE REFERENCE SUBSYSTEM

SWITCHING LOGIC

NOTE:

F i g u r e 2. 3 - 5 .

fur dclto A a u k
ws f i g . 2.3-9

SCS Switching L o g i c (Sheet 2 of 4 )

STABILIZATW
AND CONTROL SYSTEM
Mission

B a s i c Date12 NOV 1966

k : - w

Change Date

2-.

Page 2.3-21/2.3-22

7
N

SCS ENTRY

G6N ENTRY
YAW B/U RT

'

K15
RT
IN

G - N DV

G-N ATl

MINIMUM DEADMND

G6N A V
G 6 N ATTITUDE CONTROL

L
FROM

scs

MODE
SWITCHES
F I G . 2.3-5

0.05G MANUAL

css

SHT 1
SCS A l l

SCS ENTRY

CONTROL

CONTROL

=7
ON/OFF

-t

scs LCL VE

SCS LOCAL VERTICAL


SCS ATTITUDE CONTROL
1

SCSA V

SCS A V

SCS AT1 CON1


I

FROM FIG. 2.3-4


SHT 2

YAW DIRECT SW (-)

SEE FIG. 2.3-9

DIRECT ULLAGE

FROM FIG. 2 - 3 4
SHT 4

IMP E N A l
SWITCH 0

YAW DIRECT SW (+)

ENGINE IGNITION

VDC

I
DELAY

I SEC
DELAY
ON/OFF

Mission

B
!

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SYSTEMS DATA

D
I

11
I.

I-}
G6N

MODE

iISZRETES

d V

G L N AT1 C O N 1
A

G I N ENTRY

+
K18
AGM

ATr
IN
FROM FIG.

w Fig. 2.3-9

rl

11

K29

scs

ATTITUDE CONTROL SUBSYSTEM


SWITCHING LOGIC
YAW CHANNEL ('TYPICAL)

AV
MODE

STABILIZATION AND C O N T R O L SYSTEM

Mission

B a s i c Date 12 Nov 1966

Change Date

Page

2-3.23/2. 3-24

SMZA -03-SCO 12
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SYSTEMS DATA

FROM
FIG. 2-14
SHT 1

MTVC ENGAGE
F

rL
DF)
S
DISENGAGE
ERVO NO. I

S
ENGAGE
K34
ERVO NO. 2

TVC MONITOR
(OVER-UNDER CURRENT)
OR TVC
N0.I OFF

+2BV C APPL D AT TP-CH1035V

2 2 -1 1 4
SHT

)-DY(

SCS ENTRY
K35
ENTRY

NOTE:

See Fig.

2-13 Sht 5

for relays

K36, K37, 8 K 3 8

SM-2A- 1052

Figure 2. 3-5.

SCS Switching Logic (Sheet 4 of 4)

STABILIZATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM

Mission

Basic Date 12

1966

Change Date

Page

2.3-25

SM2A -03-SCO 12

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SYSTEMS DATA
I n e r t i a l r e f e r e n c e d a t a m a y a l s o be r e c e i v e d by t h e a s t r o n a u t s via the
MSFN voice link f o r AGC updating a n d / o r f o r IMU a l i g n m e n t . With t h e c o m p u t e r s u b s y s t e m in t h e G&N loop, a u t o m a t i c m a n e u v e r s a n d / o r G & N c o n t r o l l e d velocity c h a n g e s a r e p o s s i b l e .
The FDAI r e c e i v e s total a t t i t u d e and a t t i t u d e e r r o r i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m
t h e G&N s y s t e m . The FDAI i n d i c a t e s S I C t o t a l a t t i t u d e ( S / C r e f e r e n c e
a t t i t u d e ) a n d a t t i t u d e e r r o r . T o t a l a t t i t u d e r e p r e s e n t s the g i m b a l a n g l e s of
t h e IMU; a n d a t t i t u d e e r r o r is the d i f f e r e n c e between t h e IMU g i m b a l a n g l e s
a n d t h e d e s i r e d a t t i t u d e . The d e s i r e d a t t i t u d e is obtained by m a n e u v e r i n g
the S / C e i t h e r m a n u a l l y o r a u t o m a t i c a l l y in t h e d i r e c t i o n s t h a t null out t h e
i n d i c a t e d e r r o r s , T h i s e s t a b l i s h e s S I C a t t i t u d e to the d e s i r e d i n e r t i a l
r e f e r e n c e . The F D A I a l s o d i s p l a y s r o t a t i o n a l r a t e s obtained f r o m the SCS
r a t e g y r o s . The SCS r a t e g y r o s supply r a t e i n f o r m a t i o n f o r all G & N and
SCS c o n t r o l a n d d i s p l a y functions.
In G&N m o d e s , the FDAI b a l l is continuously c o n t r o l l e d by s i g n a l s
f r o m the IMU g i m b a l a n g l e r e s o l v e r s . In SCS m o d e s , t h e b a l l is c o n t r o l l e d
by t h e AGCU t o t a l a n g l e r e s o l v e r s . AGCU s i g n a l s a r e a p p l i e d t o t h e b a l l
only d u r i n g m a n u a l l y i n i t i a t e d a t t i t u d e c h a n g e s ( a s s u m i n g none of the BMAGs
a r e r a t e c a g e d ) and i n the SCS e n t r y mode a f t e r 0.05 G switching. At a l l o t h e r
t i m e s , t h e b a l l r e m a i n s s t a t i o n a r y . The b a l l is a l w a y s d r i v e n with r e f e r e n c e
to t h e IMU a x e s with t h e AGCU providing t h e c o n v e r s i o n f o r t h e BMAGS f r o m
body a x e s t o IMU a x e s .
Attitude R e f e r e n c e / S C S . If t h e IMU cannot be u s e d f o r a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e , a b a c k u p o r s t r a p d o w n a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e c o m p r i s e d of a s s e m b l i e s
c o n t a i n e d within the SCS will p r o v i d e i n e r t i a l a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e . The
s t r a p d o w n r e f e r e n c e i s m e c h a n i z e d within t h e following:
0

Attitude G y r o A c c e l e r o m e t e r A s s e m b l y (AGAA)

C o n t a i n s t h e body-mounted a t t i t u d e g y r o s (BMAGS), X - a x i s a c c e l e r o m e t e r , and s e l f - c o n t a i n e d e l e c t r o n i c s . P r o v i d e s attitude e r r o r s i g n a l s


f o r t h e a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m , AGCU, and FDAI. The BMAGS a r e a l s o
a s o u r c e f o r backup r a t e s i g n a l s , i f r e q u i r e d .
0

R a t e G y r o A s s e m b l y (RGA)

P r o v i d e s a n g u l a r r a t e s i g n a l s to the a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l (ACS) s u b s y s t e m s
and to t h e FDAI.
0

Attitude Set / G i m b a l P o s i t i o n I n d i c a t o r (AS / G P I )

The AS s e c t i o n p r o v i d e s a c a p a b i l i t y to s e t in d e s i r e d r e f e r e n c e
a t t i t u d e s a n d a l i g n the ARS to t h o s e a t t i t u d e s . The G P I s e c t i o n allows the
a s t r o n a u t s to m a n u a l l y p o s i t i o n t h e SPS engine g i m b a l s to a t r i m position
p r i o r to a d e l t a V m a n e u v e r .

STABILIZATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM


Mission

B a s i c Date 12 Nov 19661

Change Date

Page

2 . 3-7.6

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--SYSTEMS DATA
0

Display/Attitude Gyro Accelerometer Assembly Electronic Control


A s s e m b l y (D/AGAAECA)
AGAA section:

C o n t a i n s e l e c t r o n i c s r e q u i r e d t o o p e r a t e t h e BMAGS
a n d to i n t e r f a c e with the AGCU

DECA section:

P r o v i d e s t h e i n t e r f a c e e l e c t r o n i c s between all s e n s o r s
and corresponding displays

A u x i l i a r y E l e c t r o n i c C o n t r o l A s s e m b l y (AECA)
AGCU section:

P e r f Q r m s the m a t h e m a t i c a l c o m p u t a t i o n s a n d c o n t a i n s
the t r a n s f o r m a t i o n m a t r i c e s r e q u i r e d t o d i s p l a y
a t t i t u d e a n d a t t i t u d e e r r o r s of the S / C . The AGCU is
t h e p r i m a r y c o n t r o l d e v i c e f o r t h e SCS ARS.
The r e m a i n d e r of the AECA c o n t a i n s c i r c u i t r y f o r the
SPS engine t h r u s t O N / O F F c o n t r o l function.

F l i g h t D i r e c t o r Attitude I n d i c a t o r (FDAI)
The FDAI ( f i g u r e 2 . 3-12) p r o v i d e s t h e v i s u a l d i s p l a y s f o r S / C attitude;
included i s total a t t i t u d e r e a d o u t (FDAI b a l l ) g i m b a l e d in t h r e e a x e s :
r o l l , p i t c h , a n d yaw.
P i t c h a n d yaw t o t a l a t t i t u d e is r e a d f r o m e i t h e r t h e body a x e s index
( v ) o r the navigation a x e s index (e).The i n d i c e s a r e fixed to t h e
i n s t r u m e n t f a c e p l a t e . Roll is i n d i c a t e d by a r o l l bug ( i n d i c a t o r needle
d r i v e n by t h e r o l l g i m b a l t h r o u g h a g e a r m e c h a n i s m ) . Roll a t t i t u d e is
r e a d by c o m p a r i n g t h e r o l l bug p o s i t i o n with r e f e r e n c e to a s c a l e d
b e z e l r i n g about t h e i n s t r u m e n t p e r i p h e r y .
Attitude e r r o r s a r e i n d i c a t e d by t h r e e f l y - t o n e e d l e s .
Angular r a t e s a r e i n d i c a t e d by t h r e e fly-to n e e d l e s .
A t r o l l r a t e o r t r o l l e r r o r will c a u s e t h o s e n e e d l e s to d e f l e c t l e f t .
A r o l l r a t e o r - r o l l e r r o r will c a u s e t h e n e e d l e s to d e f l e c t right.

A t pitch r a t e o r t p i t c h e r r o r will c a u s e t h o s e n e e d l e s to d e f l e c t
down. A - pitch r a t e o r - pitch e r r o r will c a u s e the n e e d l e s to
d e f l e c t up.
The yaw r a t e and e r r o r n e e d l e s deflect i n the s a m e d i r e c t i o n s a s the
roll needles.

To c o r r e c t the e r r o r , t h e S / C is a u t o m a t i c a l l y o r m a n u a l l y r o t a t e d
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The SCS attitude r e f e r e n c e s u b s y s t e m i s m e c h a n i z e d such that it i s


u s e d p r i m a r i l y f o r m o n i t o r i n g S/C attitude. Consequently, automatic
m a n e u v e r i n g is not p o s s i b l e when SCS m o d e s of o p e r a t i o n a r e s e l e c t e d .
H o w e v e r , by using t h e FDAI a s a m o n i t o r and by p r o p e r s e l e c t i o n of cont r o l s , p r e c i s i o n m a n u a l m a n e u v e r s c a n be p e r f o r m e d .
The s u b s y s t e m , acting as a s t r a p d o w n r e f e r e n c e , will supply a l l of
the a t t i t u d e d a t a n o r m a l l y a v a i l a b l e f r o m the IMU. T h e s e d a t a a r e s u b s e quently applied to t h e FDAI f o r p r e s e n t a t i o n of S I C attitude. The IMU i s a
t h r e e - g i m b a l p l a t f o r m and t h e r e f o r e w i l l a c h i e v e a g i m b a l l o c k condition.
The m i d d l e and o u t e r g i m b a l s b e c o m e p a r a l l e l and the output i s not p r e d i c t a b l e . T h e AGCU h a s a s i m i l a r function which c r e a t e s a n effective g i m b a l lock. T h i s o c c u r s in both s y s t e m s f o r a 9 0 - d e g r e e yaw d i s p l a c e m e n t
with r e s p e c t to the navigation b a s e . The FDAI and yaw attitude s e t c o n t r o l
p r o v i d e s m a r k i n g s t h a t will s e r v e as a w a r n i n g p r i o r to achieving a g i m b a l l o c k condition.
B a s i c a l l y , the body-mounted a t t i t u d e g y r o s (BMAGS), attitude g y r o
coupling unit (+4GCU), and the FDAI a r e t h e p r i m a r y i n e r t i a l s e n s i n g , c o m puting, and d i s p l a y e l e m e n t s of the s t r a p d o w n s y s t e m . Attitude e r r o r s in
r o l l , pitch, and yaw body a x e s a r e s e n s e d b y the body-mounted attitude
g y r o s . The e r r o r s i g n a l s a r e conditioned and subsequently d i r e c t e d to the
FDAI f o r d i s p l a y of t o t a l attitude and a t t i t u d e e r r o r . The m a j o r p a r t of the
conditioning t a k e s p l a c e in t h e AGCU which p r o v i d e s s i g n a l inputs to the
FDAI c o m p a r a b l e to t h a t of t h e IMU.
The AGCU s e c t i o n of t h e a u x i l i a r y e l e c t r o n i c c o n t r o l a s s e m b l y i s t h e
p r i m a r y c o n t r o l o r computing d e v i c e f o r t h e SCS a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e s u b s y s t e m . It p e r f o r m s m o s t of the i n e r t i a l r e f e r e n c e computations and p e r f o r m s
the m a t h e m a t i c a l c o n v e r s i o n s and t r a n s f o r m a t i o n s r e q u i r e d t o d i s p l a y t o t a l
a t t i t u d e and attitude e r r o r . T h e a t t i t u d e g y r o torquing loop, that t h e AGCU
e l e c t r o m e c h a n i c a l e l e m e n t s a r e a p a r t of, p e r f o r m t h e following:
0

G e n e r a t e a p u l s e t r a i n t h a t i s equivalent t o the t o t a l change in S / C


attitude
P r o v i d e t w o - d i r e c t i o n a l c o n t r o l of r e s o l v e r s h a f t a n g l e s
P r o v i d e torquing c u r r e n t for t h e a t t i t u d e g y r o s
P r o v i d e f o r w a r d and r e v e r s e c o n v e r s i o n of g y r o and attitude s e t
e r r o r s i g n a l s t o a p p r o p r i a t e a x e s r e p r e s e n t a t i o n f o r FDAI d i s p l a y ,
and fo r g y r o to rquing ,

The SCS r a t e g y r o s s e n s e v e h i c l e a n g u l a r velocity, and supply angular


r a t e s i g n a l s to t h e s y s t e m f o r r a t e s t a b i l i z a t i o n and to the FDAI r a t e indicat o r s . The p r o p e r s e l e c t i o n of s w i t c h e s will p l a c e t h e BMAGS in a backupr a t e condition, and p r o v i d e r a t e s i g n a l s to t h e FDAI r a t e i n d i c a t o r s . Whene v e r m a n u a l t h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l i s s e l e c t e d , t h e BMACS will a u t o m a t i c a l l y
be placed in the b a c k u p - r a t e condition.
Attitude R e f e r e n c e Control. After a m a n e u v e r o r a s e r i e s of m a n e u v e r s , the S / C attitude (body a x e s ) i s , e a c h t i m e , d i f f e r e n t with r e s p e c t to
t h e i n e r t i a l r e f e r e n c e f r a m e . T h e r e f o r e , the r e q u i r e m e n t e x i s t s f o r a
method of r e s o l v i n g t h e r o t a t i o n s about the d i f f e r e n t body a x e s , and

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e s t a b l i s h a r e l a t i o n s h i p between t h e body a x e s a n d t h e a x e s of the fixed


r e f e r e n c e f r a m e . T h i s r e l a t i o n s h i p is e s t a b l i s h e d t h r o u g h a n E u l e r a n g l e
t r a n s f o r m a t i o n p r o c e s s obtained f r o m e i t h e r the IMU ( s t a b l e e l e m e n t ) or
the s t r a p d o w n a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e s u b s y s t e m . The E u l e r a n g l e , then, is t h e
r e s o l v e d d i f f e r e n c e between t h e S / C body a x e s c o o r d i n a t e s a n d the c o o r d i n a t e s of t h e fixed i n e r t i a l r e f e r e n c e . The E u l e r angle a t t i t u d e of the S / C ,
as d i s p l a y e d on t h e FDAI, is with r e s p e c t to t h e c o o r d i n a t e s of t h e f i x e d
reference frame.
The c o n v e r s i o n f r o m body a x e s t o E u l e r a n g l e r e a d o u t on the FDAI,
b a s i c a l l y , c o n s i s t s of a f o r w a r d t r a n s f o r m a t i o n and a r e v e r s e t r a n s f o r m a tion. (See f i g u r e 2 . 3 - 3 . ) The f o r w a r d t r a n s f o r m a t i o n is e s s e n t i a l l y bodyto-navigation a x e s c o n v e r s i o n , then navigation a x e s - t o - E u l e r angle t r a n s f o r m a t i o n by r e s o l v e r s in t h e AGCU. The r e s o l v e r s and g i m b a l s e r v o s in
t h e FDAI p o s i t i o n t h e total a t t i t u d e d i s p l a y s , r e s u l t i n g f r o m t h e E u l e r
e r r o r s . The r e v e r s e t r a n s f o r m a t i o n is e s s e n t i a l l y E u l e r a n g l e - t o - n a v i g a tion a x e s t r a n s f o r m a t i o n by r e s o l v e r s in the AGCU, then navigation-to-body
a x e s c o n v e r s i o n f o r s i g n a l a p p l i c a t i o n to t h e attitude gyro torquing a m p l i f i e r s . A f t e r a m p l i f i c a t i o n , t h e s i g n a l s a r e demodulated and a p p l i e d to the
g y r o torquing c o i l s which t o r q u e t h e g y r o s to null the o r i g i n a l e r r o r .
A f t e r initial a l i g n m e n t to t h e IMU r e f e r e n c e , the BMAG/AGCU loop
is opened by r e l a y a c t i o n and f u r t h e r positioning of the FDAI ball is p r e vented. However, i f t h e r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l , f o r e x a m p l e , is d i s p l a c e d , t h e
loop will be c l o s e d and the FDAI b a l l will follow S / C motion until t h e c o n t r o l is n e u t r a l i z e d . The BMAG/AGCU loop will open and the ball will again
be s t a t i o n a r y . If i n G & N mode, the FDAI b a l l is a l w a y s coupled to r e p r e s e n t and follow IMU g i m b a l a n g l e s .
Attitude E r r o r s . The FDAI attitude e r r o r i n d i c a t o r s r e p r e s e n t the
d i f f e r e n c e between a c t u a l S / C a t t i t u d e and the i n e r t i a l r e f e r e n c e . The
e r r o r is r e f e r e n c e d to t h e S I C body a x e s in a l l m o d e s of o p e r a t i o n , except
for G&N entry mode.
Signals t h a t p o s i t i o n the attitude e r r o r i n d i c a t o r of the FDAI c o m e
f r o m t h r e e p o s s i b l e s o u r c e s . (See f i g u r e s 2 . 3 - 3 and 2 . 3 - 4 . ) In SCS m o d e s ,
e i t h e r t h e BMAGS or the AGCU p r o v i d e body a x e s e r r o r s i g n a l s to the e r r o r
i n d i c a t o r m e t e r m o v e m e n t s . AGCU s i g n a l s a r e applied when ATT S E T is
s e l e c t e d on the a t t i t u d e s e t s e c t i o n of the AS/GPI. T h i s a p p l i e s the body
a x e s equivalent of the d i f f e r e n c e between the attitude s e t r e s o l v e r s h a f t and
the AGCU r e s o l v e r shaft.
When A T T S E T is not s e l e c t e d , t h e outputs of the t h r e e BMAGS a r e
applied to the a t t i t u d e e r r o r m e t e r m o v e m e n t s of t h e FDAI. Whether
f r o m the BMAGS or t h e AGCU, t h e e r r o r s i g n a l s a r e d i r e c t e d to the m e t e r

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When G&N m o d e s a r e s e l e c t e d , t h e e r r o r s i g n a l s a r e d i r e c t e d to the


FDAI via t h e i n e r t i a l coupling d i s p l a y units (CDUs) and t h e attitude r e f e r e n c e c o n v e r s i o n c i r c u i t r y . The r o l l and yaw channel s i g n a l s a r e r e f e r e n c e d
to e i t h e r the navigation b a s e a x e s o r the S / C body a x e s . C o n v e r s i o n in the
p i t c h c h a n n e l is not r e q u i r e d . The c a p a b i l i t y to r e f e r e n c e t h e r o l l and y a w
c h a n n e l s i g n a l s to e i t h e r t h e navigation b a s e of S / C body a x e s . i s r e q u i r e d
to f a c i l i t a t e r o l l and yaw channel c r o s s - c o u p l i n g c o n t r o l . T h i s is r e q u i r e d
when G & N e n t r y m a n e u v e r s a r e p e r f o r m e d ; in which c a s e , r e f e r e n c e is
t o the navigation b a s e a x e s .
R a t e s . The following c h a r t p r o v i d e s mode v e r s u s f u l l - s c a l e r a t e
i n d i c a t i o n s as r e a d on t h e FDAI.
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SCS Attitude R e f e r e n c e Alignment. Alignment of the attitude r e f e r e n c e s u b s y s t e m is p e r f o r m e d by c o m p a r i n g the outputs of t h e total attitude
s e t r e s o l v e r s in t h e AGCU with t h e a t t i t u d e s e t r e s o l v e r s of the A S / G P I .
The a t t i t u d e s e t r e s o l v e r s h a f t c a n be positioned by u s i n g the attitude s e t
d i a l s ( t h u m b w h e e l s ) on the f r o n t of the A S / G P I . The d i a l s i n d i c a t e E u l e r
angle of the a t t i t u d e s e t r e s o l v e r shaft, and the output of t h e r e s o l v e r is
t h e E u l e r a n g l e d i f f e r e n c e between t h e a t t i t u d e set r e s o l v e r s and t h e total
a t t i t u d e r e s o l v e r s i n the AGCU.

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When t h e FDAI ALIGN switch on t h e A S / G P I panel is p r e s s e d , t h e
ACCU r e s o l v e r s w i l l a l i g n t o t h e a t t i t u d e s e t r e s o l v e r s . E u l e r - t o navigation a x e s t r a n s f o r m a t i o n , and navigation a x e s - t o - b o d y a x e s
c o n v e r s i o n t a k e s p l a c e f o r t h e FDAI a t t i t u d e e r r o r d i s p l a y functions. In
SCS c o n t r o l m o d e s , t h e a t t i t u d e s indicated on t h e a t t i t u d e s e t d i a l s w i l l be
indicated on t h e FDAI with r e s p e c t t o t h e navigation a x e s symbol and t h e
r o l l index,
2. 3 . 2. 3. 2

Attitude Control S u b s y s t e m .
T h e a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m (ACS) ( f i g u r e s 2. 3 - 4 and 2. 3-5),
e s s e n t i a l l y , p r o v i d e s t h e m e a n s f o r controlling s p a c e c r a f t motion. Control
i s e i t h e r manual o r a u t o m a t i c when using c o n t r o l l e d inputs f r o m t h e C & N
s y s t e m . S p a c e c r a f t motion, o t h e r t h a n d r i f t , is i n i t i a t e d through t h e u s e of
t h e S / M RCS j e t s p r i o r t o C / M - S / M s e p a r a t i o n . After s e p a r a t i o n ( e n t r y ) ,
t h e C / M RCS j e t s a r e used. An a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l logic c h a r t is p r e s e n t e d i n
figure 2. 3 - 6 .
T h e r e a r e f o u r t y p e s of c o n t r o l s t h a t t h e ACS contends with which to
s a t i s f y m i s s i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s . ( S e e f i g u r e s 2. 3-4 and 2. 3 - 7 . ) T h e s e a r e
r o t a t i o n , t r a n s l a t i o n , a t t i t u d e hold, and r a t e damping only. Rotational
motion is r e q u i r e d to e s t a b l i s h navigational sightings with t h e G&N o p t i c s
s u b s y s t e m t e l e s c o p e and s e x t a n t for S / C alignment p r i o r t o a velocity
c h a n g e f o r TVC functions, for antenna o r i e n t a t i o n , f o r T I C t r a n s m i s s i o n
and r e c e p t i o n , and f o r l i f t v e c t o r c o n t r o l ( r o l l c o n t r o l plus pitch and yaw
r a t e stabilization) during entry.
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T r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l f o r t h e AS204A m i s s i o n i s r e q u i r e d f o r t h e
ullage function p r i o r to SPS engine ignition.
Holding a t t i t u d e ( a t t i t u d e hold) to a fixed r e f e r e n c e ( e s t a b l i s h e d by
t h e A R S ) is n e c e s s a r y f o r navigational sightings, p r e p a r i n g f o r a velocity
change and ullage m a n e u v e r s . After e s t a b l i s h i n g a t t i t u d e hold, t h e S / C
motion involved is t h e amount of d r i f t that t h e S / C is allowed t o r o t a t e
about i t s a x e s . T h e d r i f t is l i m i t e d t o a s e l e c t a b l e m i n i m u m o r m a x i m u m
deadband about all t h r e e a x e s .
R a t e damping only p r o v i d e s r a t e s t a b i l i z a t i o n d u r i n g e n t r y o r i n t h e
event of a n e b o r t p r i o r t o l a u n c h e s c a p e s y s t e m ( L E S ) j e t t i s o n . The
motions involved h e r e a r e t h e f i n i t e f i r i n g s of t h e RCS j e t s when r o t a t i o n a l
r a t e s exceed c e r t a i n l i m i t s . T h e RCS j e t f i r i n g s w i l l d e c r e a s e t h e r a t e s
t o within p r e d e t e r m i n e d limits. T h e r a t e s a r e l i m i t e d t o 0. 2 d e g r e e l s e c
f o r a l l m o d e s , except SCS and G&N e n t r y m o d e s when t h e r a t e s a r e
i n c r e a s e d t o 2 d e g r e e s / s ec ond.
The ACS i n c l u d e s t h e r o l l , pitch, and yaw e l e c t r o n i c c o n t r o l a s s e m b l i e s ( E C A s ) , the d e l t a V i n d i c a t o r , a t t i t u d e i m p u l s e s e c t i o n of t h e G&N
o p t i c s c o n t r o l panel and, i n addition, u t i l i z e s a l l of t h e p h y s i c a l e l e m e n t s
and functions of t h e a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e s u b s y s t e m .
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CIRCUIT BREAKER TABULATION I S APPLICABLE TO RCS ENGINES


AUTOMATIC COIL OPERATION ONLY. FOR MANUAL DIRECT
COIL OPERATION, POWER IS APPLIED FROM SCS DIRECT C O N 1
CIRCUIT BREAKERS MN A OR MN B BY ACTUATION OF THE
PILOTS OR CO-PILOTS H A N D CONTROLLER, RESPECTIVELY.

NOTES: 1 . Cambimtions of tmmlation a d rotation manowen r q u i r i n g the


simultaneous firing of identical S/M RCS e n g i m is prohibited by
let selection logic circuit design.

2. Minimum impulse opmution is accomplished i n fhe roll oxis by two


enginsr only.

Remaining e n g i m are disabled by wtting the A6C


ROLL CHANNELrwitch to OFF and pulling one BlLD ROLL circuit
breaker; or setting the BbD ROLL CHANNEL switch to OFF and
p r l l i n g on* A6C ROLL circuit breaker.

3 . Fuel consewation ond/ar canrunption balance between quads moy


be accomplished by using applicable SCS CHANNEL switches and
circuit breokers to select singleengine operation in each direction.
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T h e a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m e l e c t r o n i c s is contained within t h e
r o l l , p i t c h , and yaw E C A s . The E C A s a c c e p t t h e manual and a u t o m a t i c
i n p u t s , conditions t h e m , and d i r e c t s on-off e l e c t r i c a l c o m m a n d s i g n a l s
through j e t s e l e c t i o n logic t o a p p r o p r i a t e a u t o m a t i c ( n o r m a l ) c o i l s of t h e
RCS j e t s . T h e output of t h e j e t s e l e c t i o n logic will b e e i t h e r a t i m e modulated s i g n a l o r a s t e a d y - s t a t e t 2 0 - v d c signal.
T h e r e a r e b a s i c a l l y two t y p e s of inputs to t h e a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m : m a n u a l and i n e r t i a l s e n s o r (AGAA, RGA, IMU). Manual inputs a r e
p r o v i d e d by t h e r o t a t i o n and t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l s , s w i t c h e s on the SCS
c o n t r o l p a n e l , a t t i t u d e i m p u l s e s w i t c h on t h e a t t i t u d e i m p u l s e s e c t i o n of
t h e G&N o p t i c s c o n t r o l p a n e l , and t h e d i r e c t ullage s w i t c h on t h e d e l t a V
d i s p l a y panel. T h e s e c o n t r o l s c a n b e used f o r manual u l l a g e m a n e u v e r s o r
as a backup d u r i n g a u t o m a t i c d e l t a V f u n c t i o n s . T h e a t t i t u d e i m p u l s e s w i t c h
c o m m a n d s inputs to t h e ACS and s u b s e q u e n t l y t o t h e RCS j e t s f o r s m a l l
angular accelerations.
T h e i n e r t i a l s e n s o r inputs a r e p r o v i d e d by t h e AGAA, RGA, and t h e
IMU v i a t h e G&N s y s t e m . T h e AGAA (BMAG) and r a t e g y r o s (RGA) inputs
a r e used f o r a t t i t u d e hold, r a t e s t a b i l i z a t i o n , and manual r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l .
T h e IMU inputs p r o v i d e G&N a t t i t u d e hold and c o m m a n d r a t e s i g n a l s f o r
manual o r automatic rotational maneuvers.
R o t a t i o n M a n e u v e r s . Rotation m a n e u v e r s c a n b e p e r f o r m e d by using
f o u r d i f f e r e n t t y p e s of m a n u a l c o n t r o l s o r a u t o m a t i c a l l y by u s i n g t h e G&N
c o m p u t e r s u b s y s t e m . Manual r o t a t i o n m a n e u v e r s a r e a c c o m p l i s h e d by
using t h e r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l , c o m m o n l y c a l l e d c o n t r o l s t i c k s t e e r i n g (CSS),
d i r e c t o r e m e r g e n c y c o n t r o l which i s a function of t h e r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l ,
a t t i t u d e . i m p u l s e c o n t r o l , and positioning of t h e i n e r t i a l CDUs. Automatic
m a n e u v e r s r e s u l t f r o m a s t r o n a u t inputs t o t h e AGC via t h e DSKY. The
AGC, a c c o r d i n g t o c o m p u t e r p r o g r a m , a u t o m a t i c a l l y p o s i t i o n s t h e CDUs
and will c o m m a n d S / C motion t o t h e p r o g r a m m e d attitude.
N o r m a l CSS is a p r o p o r t i o n a l m a n u a l function and is a v a i l b l e a t any
t i m e i n all o p e r a t i o n a l m o d e s . T h e m a x i m u m CSS p r o p o r t i o n a l r a t e s t h a t
c a n b e c o m m a n d e d a r e as follows:

19 d e g r e e s p e r second ( r o l l a x l s ) e n t r y m o d e
5 d e g r e e s p e r second ( p i t c h and yaw a x e s ) e n t r y mode
0 . 7 9 d e g r e e p e r second (all a x e s ) a l l o t h e r m o d e s .

Eyen though CSS c o m m a n d s g r e a t e r r a t e s , the SCS e l e c t r o n i c s will


l i m i t t h e r a t e s to t h o s e values given. P r o p o r t i o n a l c o n t r o l is obtained by
using t h e r a t e g y r o output to c a n c e l t h e output of a t r a n s d u c e r within the
r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l . CSS p r o p o r t i o n a l c o m m a n d s a r e a l w a y s d i r e c t e d to the
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When t h e r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l ( s t i c k ) is d i s p l a c e d , a t r a n s d u c e r within
t h e s t i c k will c o m m a n d a r o t a t i o n p r o p o r t i o n a l to t h e amount of s t i c k
d i s p l a c e m e n t . The r o t a t i o n a l rates a r e l i m i t e d t o p r e d e t e r m i n e d v a l u e s ,
depending on t h e o p e r a t i o n a l mode.
When i n SCS a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l m o d e and as t h e s t i c k i s d i s p l a c e d
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2. 5 d e g r e e s f r o m n e u t r a l , b r e a k o u t s w i t c h e s within t h e
s t i c k c l o s e c a u s i n g t h e BMAG and t h e AGCU t o b e c o m e c l o s e d loop. It
a l s o inhibits BMAG e r r o r s i g n a l s t o t h e SCS e l e c t r o n i c s . As t h e S / C
r o t a t e s , t h e AGCU a p p l i e s torquing c u r r e n t t o t h e BMAG t o r q u e r c o i l s .
T h e g y r o s , t h e n , a r e t o r q u e d at a rate p r o p o r t i o n a l to t h e magnitude of
BMAG e r r o r , keeping a t t i t u d e e r r o r a t a p p r o x i m a t e l y z e r o . Thus, t h e
AGCU w i l l follow S / C motion and e s t a b l i s h a new a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e when
t h e s t i c k is r e t u r n e d to n e u t r a l .
When i n G&N a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l mode, a G&N SYNC switch m u s t be
e n e r g i z e d t o e n a b l e t h e a t t i t u d e hold function when t h e c o n t r o l s t i c k i s
r e t u r n e d to n e u t r a l . T h e G&N s y n c function p r o v i d e s IMU/CDU c l o s e d
loop o p e r a t i o n which k e e p s a t t i t u d e e r r o r s a t a p p r o x i m a t e l y z e r o d u r i n g
t h e m a n e u v e r . Consequently, t h e S I C will hold t h e new a t t i t u d e when t h e
s t i c k is r e t u r n e d to n e u t r a l . If G&N sync is not enabled, t h e S / C will
r e t u r n to t h e attitude established before stick displacement.
NOTE F o r the AS204A m i s s i o n the G & N SYNC switch w i l l r e m a i n
O F F f o r the e n t i r e m i s s i o n .
T h e c o m p u t e r p r o g r a m will c o n t r o l t h e a c t u a l m a n e u v e r r a t e , but
t h e SCS will l i m i t t h e m a x i m u m . The m a x i m u m n o n - e n t r y m a n e u v e r r a t e
is 1 0 / s e c o n d , a n d e n t r y m a n e u v e r r a t e i s 17'/second i n a l l a x e s .
D i r e c t r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l is a nonproportional function whereby i n i t i a t e d
c o m m a n d s a r e applied d i r e c t l y t o t h e RCS d i r e c t c o i l s . To a c c o m p l i s h
d i r e c t r o t a t i o n , t h e DIRECT R C S / O F F s w i t c h (MDC-8) is s e t to DIRECT
RCS; t h e SCS-CHANNEL s w i t c h e s (MDC-8) a r e s e t t o O F F ; if high r a t e s
a r e t o be m a i n t a i n e d , and t h e c o n t r o l s t i c k is r o t a t e d about the d e s i r e d a x i s
o r a x e s to h a r d s t o p s . J u s t p r i o r to engaging t h e h a r d s t o p s , a switch c l o s e s
a n d a p p l i e s a d i r e c t c o m m a n d t o t h e RCS d i r e c t c o i l s . R a t e feedback is not
u s e d to c a n c e l s t i c k movement. T h e breakout s w i t c h e s , however, c l o s e
t h e BMAG/AGCU loop, and a t t i t u d e e r r o r output t o t h e SCS e l e c t r o n i c s i s
inhibited. With p r o p e r c o n t r o l and s w i t c h configuration, d i r e c t c o n t r o l is
a v a i l a b l e a t any t i m e .
T h e a t t i t u d e i m p u l s e c o n t r o l (G&N o p t i c s c o n t r o l p a n e l ) p r o v i d e s t h e
c a p a b i l i t y f o r c o m m a n d i n g l o w - r o t a t i o n a l rates about a l l t h r e e a x e s .
Attitude i m p u l s e c o n t r o l i s a v a i l a b l e only i n SCS o r G & N a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l
m o d e s and is used p r i m a r i l y f o r p r e c i s e a t t i t u d e m a n e u v e r s d u r i n g navigational o r s t a r sighting p e r i o d s . After t h e c o n t r o l is enabled and d i s p l a c e d ,
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p u l s e , which i s applied t o t h e RCS j e t s e l e c t i o n logic. One p u l s e is
g e n e r a t e d f o r e a c h a t t i t u d e i m p u l s e switch c l o s u r e ( c o n t r o l d i s p l a c e m e n t ) .
It is not a p r o p o r t i o n a l c o n t r o l and a t t i t u d e hold is not a v a i l a b l e when t h e
c o n t r o l is r e t u r n e d t o n e u t r a l . When t h e c o n t r o l is enabled, r e l a y a c t i o n
r e m o v e s a l l r a t e , a t t i t u d e e r r o r , and r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l inputs to t h e SCS
electronics.
Automatic positioning of t h e CDUs is a c c o m p l i s h e d by using t h e
DSKY. T h i s method of c o n t r o l is p r i m a r i l y used d u r i n g G&N e n t r y .
T r a n s l a t i o n M a n e u v e r s . T h e r e a r e t h r e e m e t h o d s of initiating t r a n s l a t i o n m a n e u v e r s : n o r m a l . t r a n s l a t i o n s , using t h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l ;
d i r e c t ullage, using t h e d i r e c t u l l a g e button o n t h e d e l t a V c o n t r o l p a n e l ;
and s e p a r a t i o n u l l a g e , using t h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l .
T r a n s l a t i o n c o m m a n d s a r e not p r o p o r t i o n a l ; o p e r a t i o n i s through
s w i t c h c l o s u r e only and is a v a i l a b l e d u r i n g all m o d e s of o p e r a t i o n p r i o r to
C / M - S / M s e p a r a t i o n . D u r i n g n o r m a l t r a n s l a t i o n , s w i t c h c l o s u r e s within
t h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l p r o v i d e c o m m a n d s to t h e j e t s e l e c t i o n l o g i c which
f i r e t h e a p p r o p r i a t e j e t s f o r t h e d e s i r e d d i r e c t i o n of t r a n s l a t i o n . The
c o m m a n d s a r e d i r e c t e d to t h e a u t o m a t i c RCS engine c o i l s . A p r i m a r y
function of n o r m a l t r a n s l a t i o n i s t h e ullage m a n e u v e r , which is n e c e s s a r y
i n p r e p a r a t i o n f o r a velocity change. Ullage m a n e u v e r s r e q u i r e t r a n s l a t i o n
along the +X-axis.
D i r e c t u l l a g e i s a c c o m p l i s h e d by using t h e DIRECT ULLAGE p u s h button on t h e d e l t a V c o n t r o l p a n e l . When p r e s s e d , s w i t c h c l o s u r e s
c o m m a n d t h e a p p r o p r i a t e d i r e c t RCS c o i l s to initiate t r a n s l a t i o n along t h e
t X - a x i s . D i r e c t ullage is a v a i l a b l e at a n y t i m e p r i o r t o C / M - S / M
s e p a r a t i o n . Upon C / M - S / M s e p a r a t i o n , t h e d i r e c t u l l a g e function to t h e
C / M pitch and yaw d i r e c t c o i l s i s inhibited by deadfacing. It is p r i m a r i l y
a backup o p e r a t i o n i n t h e event of n o r m a l t r a n s l a t i o n f a i l u r e . Ullage will
continue as long as t h e DIRECT ULLAGE pushbutton is p r e s s e d .
T h e s e p a r a t i o n u l l a g e function r e q u i r e s a CCW r o t a t i o n of t h e t r a n s Ullage c o m m a n d s a r e d i r e c t e d to t h e
l a t i o n c o n t r o l into a d e t e n t position.
d i r e c t RCS c o i l s . T h e s e p a r a t i o n u l l a g e m a n e u v e r is p e r f o r m e d when
SPS a b o r t s a r e n e c e s s a r y o r when S-IVB s e p a r a t i o n is r e q u i r e d . If t h e
LES h a s b e e n j e t t i s o n e d , t h e s i g n a l f r o m t h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l i n CCW
d e t e n t w i l l c o m m a n d t h e s e q u e n t i a l e v e n t s c o n t r o l s y s t e m (SECS) to
s e q u e n c e t h e s e p a r a t i o n ullage and consequent s e p a r a t i o n f r o m t h e S - I V B .
Lf t h e LES is a t t a c h e d t o t h e S / C , t h e s a m e c o m m a n d w i l l initiate a LES
abort.
In G&N and SCS m o d e s , a c l o c k w i s e r o t a t i o n of t h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l
into a d e t e n t g e n e r a t e s a CSS l o g i c s i g n a l t h a t i n h i b i t s a t t i t u d e g y r o s i g n a l s
f r o m t h e SCS e l e c t r o n i c s , and p r o v i d e s BMAG/AGCU c l o s e d loop o p e r a t i o n .
I t a l s o initiates manual t h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l (MTVC).

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T h e CW r o t a t i o n e n a b l e s c a p a b i l i t y f o r manual r o l l c o n t r o l by t h e
r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l l e r d u r i n g G & N e n t r y . T h i s is n o r m a l l y a n a u t o m a t i c
function of t h e G&N s y s t e m and e n t r y p r o g r a m .
Attitude Hold. Attitude hold is a c a p a b i l i t y of t h e ACS t o hold S I C
a t t i t u d e within s e l e c t e d deadband limits of a fixed r e f e r e n c e a t t i t u d e . The
deadband (amount S I C i s allowed t o d r i f t e i t h e r s i d e of r e f e r e n c e a t t i t u d e )
is s e l e c t e d by s e t t i n g t h e ATT DEADBAND switch on MDC8 t o e i t h e r MAX
o r MIN. In t h e G&N o r SCS e n t r y m o d e s , however, t h e deadband w i l l be
m a x i m u m r e g a r d l e s s of deadband s w i t c h position.
T h e ACS a c c o m p l i s h e s a t t i t u d e hold by inputting s u m m e d a t t i t u d e
e r r o r and r a t e g y r o s i g n a l s t o t h e j e t s e l e c t i o n l o g i c , which w i l l t u r n on
a p p r o p r i a t e j e t s to keep t h e S / C within t h e s e l e c t e d deadband. T h e a t t i t u d e
e r r o r s i g n a l is conditioned by a deadband c i r c u i t and r a t e l i m i t e r b e f o r e it
is s u m m e d a t t h e input of a s u m m i n g a m p l i f i e r with t h e r a t e g y r o s i g n a l .
When t h e s u m m e d input t o t h e a m p l i f i e r is g r e a t e r t h a n its t h r e s h o l d , t h e
a m p l i f i e r will c a u s e a switching a m p l i f i e r to p u l s e t h e j e t s e l e c t i o n logic.
T h e l o w e r t h e a n g u l a r r a t e s , t h e c l o s e r t h e S / C i s allowed to d r i f t to t h e
deadband l i m i t s . As a n g u l a r r a t e s i n c r e a s e , t h e s u m m e d e r r o r l r a t e
s i g n a l i n c r e a s e s in magnitude p r o p o r t i o n a t e t o t i m e . T h e r e f o r e , t h e s o o n e r
t h e t h r e s h o l d of t h e s u m m i n g a m p l i f i e r i s r e a c h e d , t h e s o o n e r t h e j e t s will
f i r e , damping t h e o s c i l l a t i o n .
A l i m i t c y c l e s w i t c h on MDC8 c a n be used t o - p r o v i d e t i m e modulated
p u l s e s t o t h e j e t s e l e c t i o n l o g i c . L i m i t c y c l e is p r i m a r i l y u s e d f o r fuel
c o n s e r v a t i o n p u r p o s e s . T h e l i m i t c y c l e switch e n a b l e s a psuedo r a t e f e e d b a c k c i r c u i t at t h e output of t h e switching a m p l i f i e r p r e v i o u s l y d i s c u s s e d .
T h e psuedo r a t e , and consequently t h e t i m e - m o d u l a t e d p u l s e s , i s a function
of s i g n a l magnitude a t the switching a m p l i f i e r input. F o r l a r g e s i g n a l
i n p u t s , t h e output p u l s e s will c a u s e t h e RCS j e t s t o p u l s e a t a higher
f r e q u e n c y and f o r l o n g e r p e r i o d s . As t h e e r r o r d e c r e a s e s , t h e p u l s e
widths and f r e q u e n c y d e c r e a s e p r o p o r t i o n a t e l y until t h e e r r o r is nulled.
T h e psuedo r a t e loop is n o r m a l l y used a t a l l t i m e s ( l i m i t c y c l e on)
when a n i n e r t i a l a t t i t u d e is being maintained.
Attitude hold i s a v a i l a b l e at a l l t i m e s i n t h r e e a x e s , except d u r i n g
m o n i t o r m o d e and SCS e n t r y m o d e a f t e r t h e 0. 05 G switching. During
G&N e n t r y a f t e r 0. 05 G switching, r o l l a t t i t u d e hold i s s t i l l enabled.
Yaw and pitch a t t i t u d e hold is inhibited.
R a t e Damping Only. In a d d i t i o n to. a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l and maneuvering
c a p a b i l i t i e s , t h e ACS p r o v i d e s a r a t e damping only capability. Although
r a t e damping is a n o r m a l function d u r i n g a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l m o d e s , r a t e
damping c a n b e u s e d t o l i m i t S / C r o t a t i o n a l r a t e s ( r a t e s t a b i l i z a t i o n ) when
a t t i t u d e hold i s not being u s e d . N o r m a l l y , when S I C r o t a t i o n a l r a t e s
exceed 0 . 2 d e g r e e p e r second i n a n y a x i s , t h e r a t e g y r o s o r t h e B U G i n
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backup r a t e s e n s e t h e a n g u l a r a c c e l e r a t i o n s . T h e s i g n a l s , conditioned
via the r o l l , pitch, and yaw ECAs and through j e t s e l e c t i o n logic, a r e
applied t o a p p l i c a b l e RCS engines to keep t h e S I C r a t e s within the
0 . 2 - d e g r e e - p e r - s e c o n d r a t e deadband. If i n SCS o r G&N e n t r y m o d e ,
t h e r a t e deadband i s i n c r e a s e d t o 2 d e g r e e s p e r second. R a t e s t a b i l i z a t i o n ,
i n addition to t h e a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l functions, i s a v a i l a b l e when a n y of t h e
following conditions e x i s t :
0
0

2. 3. 2. 3 . 3

S e l e c t i o n of m o n i t o r mode a f t e r S-IVB s e p a r a t i o n
S e l e c t i o n of m o n i t o r m o d e f o r LES a b o r t s
Clockwise rotation of t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l a f t e r S-IVB s e p a r a t i o n
SCS e n t r y mode a f t e r 0 . 0 5 G switching
G & N e n t r y mode a f t e r 0 . 0 5 G switching ( p i t c h and yaw a x e s o n l y ) .

T h r u s t Vector Control S u b s y s t e m .
T h e p u r p o s e of t h e t h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l ( T V C ) s u b s y s t e m ( f i g u r e s
2. 3 - 4 and 2 . 3 - 5 ) is to a l i g n o r position t h e gimbaled SPS engine to a t r i m
position p r i o r t o SPS t h r u s t i n g and m a i n t a i n t h i s t r i m d u r i n g t h e a c c e l e r a tion p e r i o d . The S / C e x p e r i e n c e s a changing c e n t e r of g r a v i t y ( c . g. )
c a u s e d by t h e consumption of fuel and o x i d i z e r d u r i n g a c c e l e r a t i o n . T h e
TVC s u b s y s t e m m a i n t a i n s t h e S P S engine t h r u s t v e c t o r through t h e c. g .
and holds S I C a t t i t u d e s o that t h e t h r u s t v e c t o r w i l l r e m a i n i n t h e
d e s i r e d d i r e c t i o n . This c o m p e n s a t e s f o r u n d e s i r a b l e f o r c e s t h a t affect
S I C s t a b i l i t y b e c a u s e of t h e shifting c . g . T h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l , i n a d d i t i o n t o the TVC s u b s y s t e m , u t i l i z e s t h e functions of t h e G&N s y s t e m , t h e
p r o p u l s i o n s y s t e m s , and t h e SCS a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e and a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l
subsystems.
T h e TVC s u b s y s t e m e s s e n t i a l l y c o n t r o l s the SPS engine g i m b a l s , and
consequently t h e t h r u s t v e c t o r , by e n e r g i z i n g t h e gimbal a c t u a t o r s ; one f o r
p i t c h and one f o r yaw.
T h e n o r m a l method f o r c o n t r o l l i n g t h r u s t is through t h e G&N d e l t a V
mode. T h i s p r o v i d e s t h e m o s t a c c u r a t e c o n t r o l . The a c c e l e r o m e t e r s on t h e
IMU s t a b l e e l e m e n t and the ACC p r o v i d e s t e e r i n g c o m m a n d s to t h e SPS
engine g i m b a l s and continuous t r a j e c t o r y c o r r e c t i o n s to c o m p e n s a t e f o r
u n d e s i r e d a c c e l e r a t i o n s . The AGC a l s o c o m p e n s a t e s f o r t h e n e a r -body
o r b i t a l and g r a v i t y a f f e c t s on t h e S I C . So, the a c t u a l v e r s u s r e q u i r e d
velocity change w i l l r e s u l t i n a c u r v e d t r a j e c t o r y .
N o r m a l l y , both G & N d e l t a V and SCS d e l t a V m o d e s o p e r a t e by driving
No. 1 and No. 2 s e r v o e l e c t r o n i c s . If a f a i l u r e o c c u r s in No. 1 , a n a u t o m a t i c switchover to d r i v e No. 2 s e r v o e l e c t r o n i c s and No. 2 gimbal m o t o r
will o c c u r . O r , No. 2 will d r i v e if N o . 1 i s switched off o r if m a n u a l t h r u s t
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A m a n u a l method of t h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l is provided t o c o n t r o l t h e
p o s i t i o n of t h e SPS engine gimbal. When o p e r a t i n g manually, inputs f r o m
t h e r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l , t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l , and t h e B M A G s a r e d i r e c t e d t o
r e d u n d a n t s e r v o e l e c t r o n i c s No. 2 and t h e No. 2 gimbal a c t u a t o r m o t o r .
T h e nominal a u t h o r i t y f r o m e i t h e r r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l l e r i s *6 d e g r e e s of SPS
gimbal engine d e f l e c t i o n .
T h e gimbal p o s i t i o n d i s p l a y s e c t i o n of t h e A S I C P I p a n e l , t h e d e l t a V
d i s p l a y , SCS c o n t r o l panel, r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l , t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l , and t h e
SPS s w i t c h e s on M D C - 3 a r e t h e p r i n c i p l e c o n t r o l s and d i s p l a y s a s s o c i a t e d
with TVC. They p r o v i d e t h e c a p a b i l i t y f o r c o n t r o l and monitoring of
s y s t e m per for manc e .
T h r u s t Vector Control. When G & N d e l t a V m o d e is s e l e c t e d , autom a t i c t h r u s t on-off, a t t i t u d e , and s t e e r i n g c o m m a n d s i n i t i a t e i n t h e G & N
s y s t e m . However, b e f o r e t h e ullage maneuver and t h r u s t - o n , t h e gimbal
p o s i t i o n t r i m c o n t r o l thumbwheels on t h e AS/GPI a r e u s e d t o position t h e
engine g i m b a l s . T h e engine p o s i t i o n is v e r i f i e d on t h e A S I G P I visual d i s play. T h e g i m b a l s a r e aligned s u c h t h a t , at t h e m o m e n t of t h r u s t - o n , t h e
t h r u s t v e c t o r will b e through t h e S I C c . g . T h i s is n e c e s s a r y b e f o r e any
d e l t a V to p r e v e n t u n d e s i r a b l e r o t a t i o n a l m o v e m e n t s about t h e c. g. when
t h r u s t i n g begins.

In addition t o initial positioning of t h e g i m b a l s , t h e amount of a c c e l e r a t i o n r e q u i r e d f o r t h e velocity change less tailoff i s s e t into t h e d e l t a V


r e m a i n i n g c o u n t e r on t h e d e l t a V d i s p l a y . T h i s a l l o w s t h e c r e w a method of
m o n i t o r i n g d e l t a V r e m a i n i n g and, when i n SCS AV mode, p r o v i d e s a u t o m a t i c t h r u s t - o f f c a p a b i l i t y . A coincidence s w i t c h i n t h e d e l t a V d i s p l a y
w i l l , by inhibiting t h e t h r u s t on l o g i c , a u t o m a t i c a l l y t e r m i n a t e t h r u s t when
t h e AV r e m a i n i n g c o u n t e r i n d i c a t e s z e r o . The a c c e l e r o m e t e r i n t h e AGAA
s e n s e s t X a c c e l e r a t i o n , and s u p p l i e s a c c e l e r a t i o n s i g n a l s t o t i m i n g and output logic which s u b s e q u e n t l y d r i v e s t h e d e l t a V r e m a i n i n g p o t e n t i o m e t e r
to z e r o . T h e a c c e l e r o m e t e r t h r u s h o l d i s 1 X 10-4 g, but the AV c o u n t e r w i l l
only s t e p o n c e f o r e a c h 0 . 2 5 t t l s e c velocity change.
NOTE It is p o s s i b l e , but not r e c o m m e n d e d , to have SPS engine
ignition without ullaging when i n SCSAV mode.
P r i o r t o S P S ignition, t h e G&N s y s t e m inputs a t t i t u d e e r r o r i n f o r m a tion t o t h e ACS t o hold t h e S I C a t a c o n s t a n t a t t i t u d e i n all t h r e e a x e s .
Attitude e r r o r s f r o m t h e G&N s y s t e m and r a t e i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m the SCS
r a t e g y r o s a r e a l s o applied to t h e SPS gimbal s e r v o loops. Upon engine
ignition, t h e combined a t t i t u d e e r r o r and r a t e g y r o i n p u t s , conditioned by
the s e r v o electronics, reposition the gimbals a s n e c e s s a r y to rotate the
S I C t o c o m p e n s a t e f o r c. g. shift. T h e g i m b a l position is a l s o modified by
s t e e r i n g c o m m a n d s f r o m t h e AGC so t h a t t h e t h r u s t v e c t o r w i l l point in
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T h e BMAG/AGCU loop r e m a i n s open and follows IMU c h a n g e s so t h a t
t h e SCS w i l l h a v e t h e s a m e i n e r t i a l r e f e r e n c e in t h e e v e n t a s w i t c h o v e r t o
SCS d e l t a V mode is n e c e s s a r y .
N o r m a l l y , G & N d e l t a V m o d e u t i l i z e s t h e p r i m a r y g i m b a l s e r v o and
a c t u a t o r m o t o r No. 1. If the g i m b a l m o t o r s w i t c h e s on MDC-3 a r e a c t i vated, a TVC m o n i t o r s i g n a l g e n e r a t o r ( o v e r - u n d e r c u r r e n t s e n s o r ) i n t h e
a c t u a t o r w i l l s e n s e a f a i l u r e of m o t o r No. 1. If m o t o r No. 1 fails, t h e
s e n s o r will a u t o m a t i c a l l y c a u s e a s w i t c h o v e r t o m o t o r No. 2 i n t h e
a c t u a t o r . S i n c e t h e No. 2 s e r v o e l e c t r o n i c s a r e d r i v e n s i m u l t a n e o u s l y
with No. 1, a n i n t e r r u p t i o n d u r i n g t h e velocity change will not o c c u r . Motor
No. 2 a l s o c o n t a i n s a TVC m o n i t o r s i g n a l g e n e r a t o r , but is not u s e d . In
t h e event of m o t o r No. 2 f a i l u r e , c a u s i n g a n e x c e s s i v e c u r r e n t d r a i n on
the d-c bus, a 70-ampere circuit b r e a k e r in the line w i l l disconnect the
m o t o r f r o m t h e d - c supply bus. Motor No. 2 h a s no s w i t c h o v e r o r warning
light c a p a b i l i t y .
In SCS d e l t a V mode, t h e g i m b a l s e r v o l o o p s function t h e s a m e as i n
G&N d e l t a V mode. Attitude e r r o r i n f o r m a t i o n , h o w e v e r , is d e r i v e d f r o m
t h e B U G S . The r a t e loop is i d e n t i c a l , u n l e s s in backup r a t e condition.
SCS d e l t a V w i l l not function if t h e B U G S a r e r e q u i r e d f o r backup r a t e
b e c a u s e of t h e l o s s of a t t i t u d e e r r o r i n f o r m a t i o n .

SCS d e l t a V k e e p s t h e t h r u s t v e c t o r t h r o u g h t h e c . g. by f i r s t c o m p a r i n g t h e t r i m p o s i t i o n c o m m a n d s s e t by t h e g i m b a l p o s i t i o n t h u m b w h e e l s and t h e p o s i t i o n t r a n s d u c e r f e e d b a c k s i g n a l s . T h e d i f f e r e n c e ,
combined,with a t t i t u d e e r r o r i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m the BMAGs, conditions t h e
s e r v o e l e c t r o n i c s to e n e r g i z e t h e a c t u a t o r c l u t c h e s .
E x c e p t f o r mode s e l e c t i o n and t h r u s t - o n r e q u i r e m e n t s , t h e s a m e
p r e r e q u i s i t e s f o r t h r u s t - o n , and t h e c o n t r o l and d i s p l a y functions a r e t h e
s a m e as f o r G&N d e l t a V. The S C S s y s t e m d o e s not p r o v i d e a u t o m a t i c
thrust-on. A thrust-on switch on the delta V display provides the thrust-on
c o m m a n d f o r SCS d e l t a V m o d e . T h r u s t - o f f , however, i s a u t o m a t i c by
c l o s i n g of t h e coincidence switch. A NORMAL-OFF-DIRECT-ON s w i t c h
on t h e d e l t a V d i s p l a y is a l s o p r o v i d e d f o r manual t h r u s t - o n and s e r v e s a s
a m a n u a l backup f o r a l l a u t o m a t i c t h r u s t - o f f c o m m a n d s .

If t h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l l e r cannot be used for t h e ullage m a n e u v e r


p r i o r t o t h r u s t - o n , a DIRECT ULLAGE s w i t c h on t h e d e l t a V d i s p l a y p r o vides a m a n u a l backup to i n i t i a t e u-lage.

A manual d e l t a V c a n b e p e r f o r m e d , providing a d e l t a V m o d e h a s
been s e l e c t e d and the t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l is r o t a t e d CW into d e t e n t . T h i s
r e m o v e s all n o r m a l i n p u t s i n t o t h e TVC s e r v o l o o p s , a l l o w s c o m m a n d e d
inputs f r o m t h e r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l , and r a t e d a t a f r o m t h e BMAGs in backupr a t e condition, into t h e r e d u n d a n t No. 2 s e r v o e l e c t r o n i c s and m o t o r No. 2
of t h e g i m b a l a c t p a t o r s . T h i s p r o v i d e s r a t e - s t a b i l i z e d m a n u a l c o n t r o l of t h e
t h r u s t v e c t o r . T h r u s t - o n is i n i t i a t e d by t h e m o m e n t a r y t h r u s t - o n s w i t c h
l o c a t e d on t h e d e l t a V d i s p l a y .
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T h e r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l m u s t b e h e l d t o a given d i s p l a c e m e n t t o c o n t r o l
the g i m b a l s a b o u t t h e initial trim p o s i t i o n e s t a b l i s h e d b y t h e s e t t i n g s of t h e
AS/GPI. T h e C P I p r o v i d e s the only indication of t h e position of the g i m b a l
a n g l e s with r e s p e c t to the S I C body axes.
2. 3 . 3

FLIGHT CONTROL P R O F I L E S .
T h e r e a r e t h r e e b a s i c flight c o n t r o l p r o f i l e s a s s o c i a t e d with m i s s i o n
AS204A. T h e s e include powered flight, c o a s t i n g flight, a n d e n t r y . Within
t h e s e p r o f i l e s , v a r i o u s m o d e s of o p e r a t i o n a r e e s t a b l i s h e d e i t h e r within the
a t m o s p h e r e o r in e a r t h o r b i t a l e n v i r o n m e n t . B e c a u s e of t h e d i v i s i o n of
p o w e r e d flight, i . e . , a s c e n t a n d e a r t h o r b i t a l e n v i r o n m e n t , t h e d e s c r i p t i o n
i s divided as follows:
0
0
0

A s c e n t (including a b o r t s )
Coasting f l i g h t ( e a r t h o r b i t a l )
P o w e r e d flight ( e a r t h o r b i t a l )
E n t r y ( n o n p o w e r e d a t m o s p h e r i c flight).

A s t h e v a r i o u s o p e r a t i o n a l m o d e s a r e d i s c u s s e d , r e f e r e n c e will b e
m a d e t o f i g u r e s 2. 3-4, 2. 3-5, and 2. 3-6. A t y p i c a l c o n t r o l channel yaw
i s shown in f i g u r e 2 . 3-4, s h e e t 2 ; t h e r e f o r e , d i f f e r e n c e s not t y p i c a l to t h e
yaw c h a n n e l will be c l a r i f i e d .

It s h o u l d b e n o t e d t h a t r e l a y s in f i g u r e s 2. 3-4, 2. 3-5, and 2. 3-7 a r e


n o t r e l a y s of t h e a c t u a l s y s t e m b y n u m b e r . However, t h e r e l a y n o m e n c l a ture is s y s t e m o r i e n t e d a n d m a y be c r o s s - r e f e r e n c e d b y u s i n g t h e following
chart.

F i g . 2. 3-4, 2. 3-5,
2.3-7 Relays

K1
K2
K3

S CS S y s t e m
Relay

Function

24A14K3
24A14K1
24A14K2
22A 16A3K4
22A16A3K6
22A17A3K4
22A17A3K6
2 2A18A 3K4
22A18A 3K6
22A8K1
22A8K2
22A8K4
22A8K5
22A8K6
22A8K7

ORBIT R A T E
FDAI ALIGN

'

G & N ROLL, P I T C H , YAW


A T T SIN AND COS

K4

AGCU CAGED

K5

AGCU ALIGN

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F i g . 2. 3-4, 2.3-5,
2. 3-7 R e l a y s

Function

K6
K7

AG CU P / Y ERROR
R G & N ERR/AGCU INH
G & N P ERR
Y ERR G & N BODY
G & N P , Y, E R R S . F .

K8
K9

ROLL, P I T C H , YAW ERR


AGAA
MONITOR t G & N AV t G & N
A T T CONTR t G & N ENTRY
t. 05G MANUAL t
t
YAW B / U R A T E
R O L L , P I T C H , YAW, B / U
RATE

K10

K11

M T V C R T OUT

K12

R O L L , P I T C H , YAW
RATE

K13
K14
K15

Y/P RT SF
R - Y R T CPLG
R T IN TRANS

K16

ENT GAIN

K17
K18
K19
K20
K21
K22
K23

G & N A T T IN
AGAA A T T IN
D-B CHG
R J C ATT SW
G & N MIN IMP ENABLE
P S U E D O R T CO
R CS LATCHING RELAY
ARMED
( J E T DVRS ENABLED)
SAFE
( J E T D V R S DISABLED)
1 . 8 S E C LATCH

K24

SCS S y s t e m
Relay

20A3K3
21A3K3
2 2A20A 3K 1
22A21A3K1
2 2A2 OA 3K4
22122 1A3K4
22A2 3A3K2

2 2A9K 1
22A9K2
22A13K1
22A13K2
22A11K1
22A11K2
22A9K 3
22A11K3
22A12K3
22A23A3
22A20A3
22A21A3K
22A22A3
23A11K2
2 3A 19K 1
23A19K1
19A26K 1
23A15K 1
23A15K2
23A17K2
23A19K2
23A19K3
23A15K3
23A11K1
23A13K
23A13K
MESC Z19

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SCS S y s t e m
Relay

MAIN DEPLOY
AUTO CONT INTER
ENG IGN
S Y S GRD CK
SCS AV MODE
ENG IGN
MTVC ENGAGE
T V C E L E C TRANS
SERVO NO. 1 DISENGAGE
S E R V O NO. 2 ENGAGE
ENTRY
AV INH
THRUST O N LAMP

MESC 2 1 2
23A11K3
23A2 1K2
2 3A2 1K 3
23A21K1
23A27K 1
23A18K2
23A25K1
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D u r i n g t h e a s c e n t p h a s e , capability e x i s t s f o r monitoring boost
vehicle stability. T h e SCS is i n a m o n i t o r m o d e with all s u b s y s t e m s a c t i v e ,
but s u p p l i e s no a c t i v e c o m m a n d s f o r c o n t r o l p u r p o s e s f o r t h e f i r s t 61 s e c onds of flight. A f t e r 61 s e c o n d s , if a b o r t s a r e r e q u i r e d , t h e SCS w i l l b e
used to supply s i g n a l s f o r S / C s t a b i l i z a t i o n and c o n t r o l .

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Monitor Mode.
T h e m o n i t o r m o d e p r o v i d e s the capability of monitoring deviations
f r o m p r o g r a m m e d launch vehicle a t t i t u d e p r i o r t o S-IB s e p a r a t i o n and
CSM a t t i t u d e a f t e r S-IVB s e p a r a t i o n . T h e S-IVB u t i l i z e s a d i f f e r e n t guida n c e technique and monitoring C / M i n s t r u m e n t s r e l a t i v e t o S-IVB o p e r a t i o n
p r o v i d e s no useful p u r p o s e . Monitor mode a l s o , p r o v i d e s rate stabilization,
when r e q u i r e d , a n y t i m e d u r i n g t h e m i s s i o n .
N o r m a l Ascent. At time of launch, RCS latching r e l a y s i n t h e SECS s y s t e m
w i l l b e open t o inhibit c o m m a n d s to t h e RCS j e t s . R e l a y s K4 and K 5 w i l l b e
c l o s e d , providing BMAG/AGCU c l o s e d loop, The FDAI will b e following
IMU g i m b a l a n g l e c h a n g e s . T h e m o t o r - d r i v e n switch 5 ( f i g u r e 2 . 3 - 7 ) i s
set t o t h e S / M position when t h e REACTON CONTROL SYS-TRANS
C / M - S / M s w i t c h on M D G 16 is set to S / M .

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CDU ( f i g u r e 2 . 3-4, s h e e t 1) a r e applied t o t h e FDAI through r e l a y s K3,
K7, and K8, r e s p e c t i v e l y . Attitude e r r o r s i g n a l s r e p r e s e n t deviations
f r o m t h e t r a j e c t o r y f o r t h e f i r s t s t a g e b o o s t e r only. T h e SCS r a t e g y r o s
apply a t t i t u d e r a t e s t o t h e SCS e l e c t r o n i c s d i r e c t l y and t o t h e FDAI via
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T h e X - a x i s a c c e l e r o m e t e r will be a c t i v e . but i t s output w i l l b e u s e d
only if a n a b o r t d e l t a V is r e q u i r e d . T h e TVC s u b s y s t e m is a c t i v a t e d t o
hold t h e SPS engine t h r u s t v e c t o r t h r o u g h t h e c . g. i n t h e event of a n SPS
a b o r t , and to k e e p t h e n o z z l e c e n t e r e d and s t a t i o n a r y within t h e a d a p t e r .
T h e SPS engine g i m b a l s a r e aligned t o null o f f s e t ( p i t c h to. 4 d e g r e e s and
yaw t3. 6 d e g r e e s ) p r i o r t o launch. Q u i e c s e n t c u r r e n t on t h e g i m b a l
motor clutches maintains these angles during ascent.
LES A b o r t . If a n LES a b o r t is i n i t i a t e d ( 6 1 s e c o n d s o r m o r e a f t e r lift-off)
r e q u i r i n g SCS o p e r a t i o n , t h e SCS is enabled one second a f t e r LES ignition.
T h e SCS is enabled by t h e a r m i n g of t h e RCS l a t c h i n g r e l a y s i n t h e SECS,
and t h e S / M - C / M t r a n s f e r s w i t c h w i l l b e d r i v e n t o t h e C / M p o s i t i o n . T h e
RCS l a t c h i n g r e l a y w i l l open by t h e o p e r a t i o n of a b a r o m e t r i c s w i t c h a t
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 4 , 0 0 0 f e e t d u r i n g d e s c e n t and w i l l d i s a b l e a c t i v e c o m m a n d s
to t h e C / M RCS. B e s i d e s r a t e s t a b i l i z a t i o n , s p e c i f i c c o m m a n d inputs t o
t h e SCS above 24, 000 f e e t w i l l depend on a l t i t u d e and o t h e r f a c t o r s .

SPS A b o r t . An SPS a b o r t would be i n i t i a t e d a f t e r t h e LES j e t t i s o n . T h e


t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l is r o t a t e d CCW i n t o d e t e n t and t h e switch c l o s u r e will
c a u s e t h e MESC t o c o m m a n d a tX t r a n s l a t i o n ( s e p a r a t i o n u l l a g e ) via t h e
d i r e c t c o i l s of t h e S / M RCS. T h e d i r e c t c o i l s a r e a c t i v a t e d t h r o u g h t h e
RCS t r a n s f e r switch.
B e f o r e s e p a r a t i o n f r o m t h e S-IVB, a d e l t a V m o d e m u s t b e s e l e c t e d .
F o r a n S P S a b o r t , a l i g n m e n t of t h e S P S engine g i m b a l s is not r e q u i r e d
s i n c e t h e y w e r e p r e s e t p r i o r t o l a u n c h and no p r o p e l l a n t h a s b e e n c o n s u m e d .
At s e p a r a t i o n , a n a b o r t c a n b e m a d e i n t o e a r t h o r b i t o r to a d o w n r a n g e
landing s i t e .
2 . 3. 3 . 2

Coasting F l i g h t ( E a r t h O r b i t a l ) .
T h e c o a s t i n g flight p r o f i l e r a n g e s f r o m a f r e e - d r i f t c o n f i g u r a t i o n
(no c o n t r o l ) t o m o n i t o r mode ( p a s s i v e ) to a t t i t u d e hold ( a c t i v e c o n t r o l ) .
T h e following p a r a g r a p h s d e s c r i b e t h e v a r i o u s m o d e s r e l a t i v e to t h e e a r t h
orbital environment.

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G&N Attitude C o n t r o l .
G&N a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l w i l l p r o v i d e i n e r t i a l l y s t a b i l i z e d a t t i t u d e by
utilizing t h e a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e and a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m s . Attitude
d a t a is obtained f r o m the i n e r t i a l l y r e f e r e n c e d IMU. R e l a y s K4 and K5
p r o v i d e BMAG/AGCU c l o s e d loop so t h a t if SCS a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l is s e l e c t e d ,
t h e AGCU will h a v e t h e s a m e r e f e r e n c e as t h e IMU f o r c o n t r o l and d i s p l a y
purposes.
Attitude e r r o r s f r o m t h e i n e r t i a l CDU t h r o u g h r e l a y s K7 and K8 a r e
applied to t h e FDAI and SCS e l e c t r o n i c s f o r a t t i t u d e e r r o r d i s p l a y , and to
p r o v i d e a t t i t u d e c o r r e c t i o n s . T h e e r r o r s f r o m t h e CDU a r e t h e d i f f e r e n c e
b e t w e e n t h e IMU g i m b a l a n g l e s and t h e c o m m a n d e d output of t h e AGC.
Total a t t i t u d e f r o m t h e IMU is applied t o t h e FDAI via r e l a y K 3 . T h e
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i n d i c a t o r a t a s c a l e r a n g e of *1 d e g r e e / s e c o n d .
T h e m a x i m u m deadband l i m i t is n o r m a l l y s e t f o r G&N a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l .
If navigation s i g h t i n g s a r e r e q u i r e d , t h e m i n i m u m deadband m a y b e
s e l e c t e d . T h e G&N s y s t e m and S C S a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m will m a i n t a i n a t t i t u d e within t h e s e l e c t e d deadband l i m i t s .
Maneuvering. A u t o m a t i c m a n e u v e r s m a y b e executed by i n s e r t i n g
c o m m a n d s into t h e AGC via t h e DSKY. T h e S / C w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y maneuvei
t o t h e c o m p u t e r - c o m m a n d e d attitude. T h e SCS will follow t h e a t t i t u d e e r r o r
s i g n a l i n p u t s f r o m t h e CDU i n r e s p o n s e t o AGC inputs f o r m a n e u v e r i n g t o
t h e c o m m a n d e d attitude. Manual m a n e u v e r s c a n be commanded with o r
without a t t i t u d e hold.
I n G&N m o d e , r e l a y K l 8 ( f i g u r e 2 . 3-7) is open. R e l a y K17 is c l o s e d .
R e l a y K18 i n h i b i t s Bh4AG inputs and allows G&N a t t i t u d e e r r o r s i g n a l s into
t h e j e t s e l e c t i o n logic f o r t h e a t t i t u d e hold function. When t h e r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l is d i s p l a c e d , t h e b r e a k o u t s w i t c h e s open K17, inhibiting G&N s i g n a l s
and allowing p r o p o r t i o n a l c o m m a n d ( r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l p l u s r a t e g y r o )
s i g n a l s i n t o t h e j e t s e l e c t i o n logic. When t h e c o n t r o l is r e t u r n e d to n e u t r a l ,
r e l a y K17 c l o s e s and t h e G&N a t t i t u d e hold function i s r e s t o r e d , p r o v i d e d
G&N s y n c is a c t i v e .
T r a n s l a t i o n i n all a x e s c a n b e c o m m a n d e d .by t h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l .
A s shown i n f i g u r e 2 . 3 - 5 , s w i t c h c l o s u r e s within t h e c o n t r o l apply c o m m a n d s i g n a l s d i r e c t l y t o t h e j e t s e l e c t i o n logic a n d , s u b s e q u e n t l y , t o t h e
a u t o RCS c o i l s . Attitude hold is a n o r m a l function when t r a n s l a t i o n s a r e
initiated, u s i n g t h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l .
T h e d i r e c t ullage s w i t c h on t h e d e l t a V d i s p l a y is a backup f o r tX
t r a n s l a t i o n s . When t h i s s w i t c h is a c t i v a t e d , t h e signal is applied d i r e c t l y
t o t h e RCS d i r e c t c o i l s . Attitude hold i s not a function of d i r e c t ullage.
Attitude i m p u l s e c o n t r o l ( p a n e l 105, L E B ) is a m a n u a l c o n t r o l
c a p a b i l i t y f o r G&N and SCS a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l m o d e s only. E a c h d i s p l a c e m e n t
of t h e a t t i t u d e i m p u l s e c o n t r o l ( f i g u r e 2 . 13-4, s h e e t 3 ) p r o v i d e s a n output
a t t i t u d e i m p u l s e c o m m a n d t o two RCS engines f o r a d u r a t i o n of 18*4 m s .
T h e p u l s e s c o m m a n d body a n g u l a r r a t e s of a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 a r c m i n / s e c .

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G&N L o c a l V e r t i c a l .
T h e G&N l o c a l v e r t i c a l m o d e is a n e x t e n s i o n of G & N a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l .
T h e p u r p o s e of t h i s m o d e of o p e r a t i o n i s t o a c c u r a t e l y m a i n t a i n t h e S / C
X-axis a t a fixed a n g l e with r e s p e c t t o t h e l o c a l v e r t i c a l ( r e l a t i v e to t h e
e a r t h s u r f a c e ) while m a i n t a i n i n g t h e S / C Y-axis n o r m a l t o t h e o r b i t a l p l a n e .
T h e G&N l o c a l v e r t i c a l m o d e is a n AGC-commanded function. A c o m p u t e r
p r o g r a m (not a v a i l a b l e f o r AS204A m i s s i o n ) is c a l l e d by t h e a s t r o n a u t by
DSKY e n t r y . A f t e r IMU a l i g n m e n t , w i t h t h e S / C X - a x i s i n t h e d i r e c t i o n of
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v e r t i c a l attitude. T h i s m o d e m a y b e used t o m a k e navigational s i g h t i n g s of
e a r t h l a n d m a r k s by keeping t h e G&N o p t i c s within t h e a r e a of t h e e a r t h surface.

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SCS Attitude Control.


SCS a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l m o d e w i l l hold t h e S / C a t a n i n e r t i a l - r e f e r e n c e d
a t t i t u d e and w i l l limit S / C d r i f t to t h e s e l e c t e d deadband limits, n o r m a l l y ,
*5 d e g r e e s i n e a r t h o r b i t . If SCS a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l is s e l e c t e d a f t e r a G&N
a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l function, t h e a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e s u b s y s t e m is aligned t o t h e
IMU (BMAG/AGCU c l o s e d loop). If not, a n FDAI/AGCU a l i g n function i s
required.
When SCS a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l is s e l e c t e d , G&N inputs a r e r e m o v e d f r o m
t h e FDAI and SCS e l e c t r o n i c s . T h e following r e l a y c o n t a c t s ( f i g u r e 2 . 3-4,
s h e e t 2 ) a r e a c t i v a t e d t o supply S C S - g e n e r a t e d c o m m a n d s f o r d i s p l a y and
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K11B-Applies a t t i t u d e e r r o r s to SCS e l e c t r o n i c s

FDAI/AGCU Align. If t h e ACCU h a s not been aligned t o t h e IMU o r if a


new a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e is d e s i r e d while i n SCS a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l m o d e , t h e
astronaut w i l l determine S / C attitude f r o m s t a r sightings o r f r o m the
M S F N . I n e r t i a l a n g l e s a r e d i a l e d i n t o t h e A S / G P I with t h e ATTITUDE SET
d i a l s aad t h e FDAI ALIGN pushbutton is p r e s s e d . R e l a y K2 c l o s e s and t h e
AGCU and FDAI b a l l w i l l d r i v e t o t h e s e l e c t e d attitude.
Manual M a n e u v e r s . A f t e r AGCU r e f e r e n c e h a s b e e n e s t a b l i s h e d , t h e S I C
c a n b e m a n e u v e r e d t o t h e d e s i r e d a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e by flying out t h e
e r r o r s , using CSS. T h e A T T S E T / O F F switch is a c t i v a t e d , r e l a y K23 is
a c t i v a t e d , t h e RCS l a t c h i n g r e l a y s a r e c l o s e d t o t h e S / M RCS, r e l a y s K6
and K9 c l o s e , and K20 w i l l open. Attitude e r r o r , equal to t h e d i f f e r e n c e
between ATTITUDE S E T d i a l p o s i t i o n and AGCU r e s o l v e r s h a f t p o s i t i o n ,
is then applied to t h e FDAI f r o m t h e AGCU t h r o u g h K6. Attitude e r r o r
f r o m t h e BMAG i s r e m o v e d f r o m t h e FDAI when K9 a c t i v a t e s . When t h e
r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l i s moved out of d e t e n t , CSS c o m m a n d s a r e applied through
t h e ACS to t h e j e t s e l e c t i o n l o g i c and a u t o c o i l s of t h e RCS e n g i n e s . At
t h e s a m e t i m e , r e l a y s K4 and K5 c l o s e providing BMAG/AGCU c l o s e d loop,
T h e BMAGs follow S / C r o t a t i o n and r e p o s i t i o n s t h e FDAI ball. When t h e
r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l is r e t u r n e d t o n e u t r a l , t h e BMAG/AGCU loop i s opened,
r e l a y s K4 and K 5 open, and t h e new a t t i t u d e w i l l hold within t h e s e l e c t e d
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When t h e ATT S E T / O F F s w i t c h i s O F F , r e l a y s K6 and K9 d e - e n e r g i z e
and a t t i t u d e e r r o r s i g n a l s f r o m t h e BMAGs a r e now applied t o t h e FDAI and
ACS. If f u r t h e r a t t i t u d e c h a n g e s a r e d e s i r e d , they c a n be a c c o m p l i s h e d by
u s i n g CSS. T h e BMAGIAGCU loop w i l l b e c l o s e d , and opened when t h e r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l i s r e t u r n e d to n e u t r a l . T h e a t t i t u d e e r r o r n e e d l e s will i n d i c a t e
t h e d i f f e r e n c e between t h e AGCU and t h e S I C attitude. T h e e r r o r n e e d l e s
a r e f l y - t o n e e d l e s and w i l l be a t full s c a l e if t h e e r r o r is g r e a t e r than
5 d e g r e e s . To f l y out t h e e r r o r , t h e a s t r o n a u t m u s t f l y - t o t h e n e e d l e s o r
u s e t h e FDAI b a l l m a r k i n g s until t h e n e e d l e s c o m e off full s c a l e , and t h e n
f l y - t o t h e n e e d l e t o null t h e r e m a i n i n g e r r o r .
F r e e D r i f t . F r e e d r i f t is n o r m a l l y used d u r i n g extended p e r i o d s of t i m e
when p o w e r and RCS p r o p e l l a n t c o n s e r v a t i o n i s d e s i r e d . F r e e d r i f t c a n be
e s t a b l i s h e d i n e i t h e r a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l m o d e by placing t h e SCS CHANNEL
s w i t c h e s t o O F F , inhibiting all c o m m a n d s i g n a l s t o t h e RCS a u t o c o i l s .
With a n SCS a t t i t u d e m o d e s e l e c t e d and a n SCS CHANNEL s w i t c h to O F F
( P I T C H o r YAW o r A&C R O L L and B&D R O L L ) , r e l a y a c t i o n c l o s e s t h e
BMAG/AGCU loop and u p d a t e s t h e ARS while d r i f t i n g . However, if one
Bh4AG is p l a c e d i n backup r a t e and a channel s w i t c h is off, r e l a y a c t i o n
r a t e c a g e s t h e r e m a i n i n g BMAGs and opens t h e BMAG/AGCU loop, t h u s ,
p r e v e n t i n g t h e ARS f r o m being updated.
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SCS L o c a l V e r t i c a l .
SCS l o c a l v e r t i c a l m o d e is a n e x t e n s i o n of SCS a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l . Its
p u r p o s e is t o m a i n t a i n S I C a t t i t u d e with r e s p e c t t o t h e l o c a l v e r t i c a l . When
t h e L C L V E R T P o F F s w i t c h on MDC-8 is s e t t o L C L VERT, r e l a y K1 e n e r g i z e s and a n o r b i t r a t e s o u r c e with a p r e s e t l e v e l is applied t o t h e BMAGI
AGCU s e r v o loop. At p r e s e n t , t h e p r e s e t l e v e l e s t a b l i s h e d f o r t h e o r b i t
r a t e s o u r c e i s m o s t a c c u r a t e f o r a 100-n m i c i r c u l a r o r b i t and w i l l m a i n t a i n
t h e a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e s y s t e m at t h e l o c a l v e r t i c a l with t o r q u e r a t e s of
246 d e g r e e s / h o u r , o r 4 . 1 d e g r e e s l m i n u t e . It w i l l m a i n t a i n a n a p p r o x i m a t e
a t t i t u d e when t h e AGCU i s aligned t o r e p r e s e n t S / C a t t i t u d e when t h e S I C
X Z p l a n e is p a r a l l e l t o t h e o r b i t a l p l a n e a t t h e t i m e L C L VERT is s e l e c t e d .
All t h r e e RCS c h a n n e l s m u s t b e enabled fof t h e l o c a l v e r t i c a l m o d e .
Modifications of t h e l o c a l v e r t i c a l a t t i t u d e c a n b e m a d e using CSS. T h e
t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l is a l s o a c t i v e and a v a i l a b l e d u r i n g this m o d e of o p e r a t i o n

2. 3 . 3 . 3

Powered Flight (Earth Orbital).


P o w e r e d flight i n c l u d e s t h o s e m o d e s that p r o v i d e t h e c a p a b i l i t y f o r
velocity c h a n g e s using t h e SPS engine. Included i n t h e following d i s c u s s i o n
a r e t h e G&N d e l t a V, SCS d e l t a V, and t h e m a n u a l d e l t a V m o d e s .

2. 3. 3. 3. 1

C&N D e l t a V.

G & N d e l t a V mode is t h e n o r m a l m e t h o d . f o r velocity c h a n g e s . P r i o r


t o engine ignition, h o w e v e r , G&N a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l m o d e m u s t b e e s t a b l i s h e d .

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S y s t e m r e l a y s apply t h e following (G&N/SCS switch on MDC-8 s e t t o G&N
and ATTITUDE/MONITOR/ENTRY s w i t c h set t o ATTITUDE ( f i g u r e 2. 3-5,
s h e e t 1) ):
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R e l a y K 7 a n d K8-Attitude e r r o r f r o m CDUs t o FDAI


R e l a y K9-Attitude e r r o r f r o m CDUs t o SCS e l e c t r o n i c s
R e l a y K3-Total attitude f r o m IMU to FDAI ball
Body r a t e s t o FDAI and SCS e l e c t r o n i c s
RCS latching r e l a y in MESC c l o s e d t o RCS s y s t e m

T h e FCSM-SCS - R E S E T / OVERRIDE a n d G&N-RESET / OVERRIDE


s w i t c h e s on MDC-2 m a y b e set t o SCS and G&N positions. T h e s e s w i t c h e s
p r o v i d e a n a u t o m a t i c m o n i t o r i n g of SPS engine c o m b u s t i o n p e r f o r m a n c e .
If rough combustion o c c u r s , t h e S P S ROUGH E C O warning light on MDC- 10
w i l l light and engine t h r u s t will t e r m i n a t e . A r e s t a r t c a n b e m a d e by
r e s e t t i n g t h e FCSM s w i t c h e s and then setting t h e m b a c k to SCS and G&N.
O r , t h e m o n i t o r c a n b e b y p a s s e d by s e t t i n g the FCSM s w i t c h e s t o
RESET/OVERRIDE.
Attitude i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m t h e IMU is displayed on t h e FDAI ball.
Attitude e r r o r s f r o m t h e CDUs a r e a l s o applied t o t h e FDAI ( f 5 - d e g r e e
s c a l e ) a n d a r e u s e d by t h e SCS t o c o n t r o l a t t i t u d e i n r e s p o n s e t o AGC c o m m a n d s . Rotational rates a r e displayed by t h e FDAI rate i n d i c a t o r s with a
s c a l e r a n g e of 55 d e g r e e s / s e c o n d .
T h e c o m p u t e r - c o n t r o l l e d velocity
change w i l l b e m o n i t o r e d on t h e d e l t a V d i s p l a y . T h e r e q u i r e d velocity
l e s s tailoff will b e set i n t o t h e delta V d i s p l a y by t h e AV S E T switch, using
velocity i n f o r m a t i o n obtained f r o m t h e G&N s y s t e m o r MSFN. M i n i m u m
deadband is s e t on MDC-8, t h e g i m b a l m o t o r s w i t c h e s , and t h e i n j e c t
p r e - v a l v e s w i t c h e s on MDC-3 a r e a c t i v a t e d . T h e S P S g i m b a l trim a n g l e s
a r e d e t e r m i n e d , set into t h e A S / G P I by t h e g i m b a l position thumbwheels,
and gimbal position verified on t h e GPI. T h e NORMAL/OFF/DIRECT
switch on t h e d e l t a V d i s p l a y is set t o n o r m a l .
A p p r o x i m a t e l y 15 s e c o n d s p r i o r t o ignition, a f t e r the digital event
t i m e r (MDC-5 and 8 ) h a s b e e n set f o r countdown, t h e a s t r o n a u t will c o m m a n d a tX u l l a g e using t h e t r a n s l a t i o n control. At T = 0, t h e AGC will
c o m m a n d a signal through t h e t h r u s t on-off logic and enable t h e solenoid
d r i v e r s of the TVC s u b s y s t e m . T h e solenoid d r i v e r s will t h e n a c t i v a t e t h e
S P S engine ignition c o i l s and SPS t h r u s t i n g w i l l o c c u r . T h e l a m p portion of
t h e THRUST ON switch on t h e d e l t a V d i s p l a y will light, verifying t h e
automatic computer command.
S y s t e m delay.(AUTO CONT INTER) logic will t e r m i n a t e the RCS
ullage a p p r o x i m a t e l y one second after SPS ignition. T h e c o m p u t e r will
c o m m a n d pitch and yaw attitude of the SPS g i m b a l s via the TVC to c o n t r o l
the t h r u s t v e c t o r . R o l l c o m m a n d s will be applied t o the r o l l RCS during
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When t h e d e l t a V r e m a i n i n g c o u n t e r i n d i c a t e s z e r o , t h r u s t i n g will
t e r m i n a t e and the THRUST ON light will g o out. T h e N O R M A L / O F F /
DIRECT ON switch will be s e t t o O F F a n d the SPS m o t o r s w i t c h e s , i n j e c t
p r e - v a l v e s , and t h e T V C e l e c t r o n i c s will b e de-activated. Approximately
one s e c o n d a f t e r t h r u s t t e r m i n a t e s , pitch and yaw c o n t r o l i s t r a n s f e r r e d
b a c k t o the SCS f o r the attitude c o n t r o l function.
If a malfunction o c c u r s during t h e m a n e u v e r , a s w i t c h o v e r t o SCS
d e l t a V will allow continuation of t h e velocity change. If t h e r e is no r e s p o n s e
f r o m t h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l a t ullage initiation, the DIRECT ULLAGE
pushbutton on the d e l t a V d i s p l a y m a y b e u s e d f o r the ullage m a n e u v e r p r i o r
to ignition of the S P S engine. A l s o , i f a u t o m a t i c t h r u s t - o n d o e s n o t o c c u r at
T = 0 , t h e THRUST ON pushbutton on the d e l t a V d i s p l a y will provide engine
ignition.
2. 3 . 3 . 3. 2

SCS Delta V.

SCS d e l t a V m o d e i s a p r i m a r y backup f o r the G&N d e l t a V. P r e l i m i n a r y t o engine ignition, SCS attitude c o n t r o l i s e s t a b l i s h e d b y setting


t h e G & N / S C S switch on MDC-8 to SCS. A f t e r SPS engine ignition, the S C S
u s e s S / M RCS r o l l jets to m a i n t a i n r o l l attitude and applies c o m m a n d s to
t h e SPS engine g i m b a l s to c o n t r o l the t h r u s t v e c t o r . R e l a y s in f i g u r e 2. 3 - 4
apply t h e following (RCS latching r e l a y in t h e SECS i s closed t o the S / M RCS
throughout the m a n e u v e r ) :
,

R e l a y s K9 and K10-Attitude e r r o r s f r o m BMAGs t o FDAI


R e l a y K11B- Attitude e r r o r s f r o m BMAGs t o SCS e l e c t r o n i c s
R e l a y s K 4 and K 5 open-FDA1 b a l l s t a t i o n a r y
Body r a t e s t o FDAI and SCS e l e c t r o n i c s (RGA).

The c o n t r o l and d i s p l a y activation p r o c e s s t h a t w a s p e r f o r m e d f o r the


G & N d e l t a V will be p e r f o r m e d f o r SCS d e l t a V . T h e m a j o r d i f f e r e n c e s a r e
a s follows:
Control of attitude and the t h r u s t v e c t o r is through t h e SCS.
0

A t T = 0 , ignition is initiated m a n u a l l y b y p r e s s i n g the THRUST O N


pushbutton on the d e l t a V display.
T h r u s t i s t e r m i n a t e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y when the AV r e m a i n i n g counter
( d e l t a V pot. ) indicates z e r o .

As in the G & N d e l t a V mode, if t h e r e q u i r e d c o m m a n d r e s p o n s e s to


not o c c u r , the s a m e backup c o n t r o l s c a n be u s e d to p e r f o r m the d e l t a V .

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In SCS d e l t a V mode, if engine ignition d o e s not o c c u r when t h e THRUST O N
switch i s p r e s s e d , t h e N O R M A L / O F F / D I R E C T ON s w i t c h c a n be s e t t o
DIRECT ON. T h i s a p p l i e s a c o m m a n d s i g n a l d i r e c t l y t o t h e SPS engine
ignition c o i l s and w i l l i n i t i a t e t h r u s t i n g . The N O R M A L / O F F / D I R E C T ON
switch m u s t be s e t t o O F F t o t e r m i n a t e engine t h r u s t .
2. 3 . 3 . 3 . 3

Manual D e l t a V (MTVC).
A m a n u a l d e l t a V will b e p e r f o r m e d only a s a backup t o a G&N o r SCS
d e l t a V. Manual t h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l is initiated by a CW r o t a t i o n of t h e
t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l into d e t e n t . At t h i s t i m e , r e l a y s K4 and K5 will c l o s e ,
providing r a t e caging of a l l t h r e e BMAGs; and r e l a y s K10 and K l l B w i l l
open r e m o v i n g r a t e g y r o outputs f r o m t h e FDAI and SCS e l e c t r o n i c s . T h e
r a t e - c a g e d BMAGs through r e l a y and K12 w i l l switch BMAG b a c k u p - r a t e
s i g n a l s into t h e SCS e l e c t r o n i c s .
In t h e G&N and SCS d e l t a V m o d e s , T V C s e r v o e l e c t r o n i c s No. 1 and
SPS gimbal d r i v e m o t o r No. 1 was u s e d . When MTVC i s i n i t i a t e d , r e l a y s
K32, K33, and K34 a c t i v a t e . T h i s c l o s e s t h e s e r v o loop f o r c o m m a n d i n g
SPS gimbal d r i v e m o t o r No. 2 .
Gimbal t r i m c o m m a n d s a r e applied through r e l a y K31. When t h e
r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l is moved out of d e t e n t , pitch and yaw c o m m a n d s a r e
applied t o m o t o r No. 2 through r e l a y K31 and gimbal position feedback is
t h r o u g h r e l a y K32.
T h e s u m m a t i o n of backup r a t e and p r o p o r t i a n a l CSS c o m m a n d s into
t h e TVC p r o v i d e s a r a t e - d a m p e d m a n u a l c o n t r o l of t h e engine g i m b a l s .
T h e a s t r o n a u t m u s t keep t h e r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l a t a given d i s p l a c e m e n t t o
k e e p t h e t h r u s t v e c t o r t h r o u g h t h e c . g. and t o fly t h e c o r r e c t t r a j e c t o r y .

If CW s w i t c h e s of t h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l a r e engaged while i n G & N


d e l t a V, G&N a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l , o r G & N e n t r y m o d e , a t t i t u d e e r r o r s a r e not
r e m o v e d f r o m t h e FDAI. T h i s allows t h e a s t r o n a u t t o monitor and, if
n e c e s s a r y , fly a G & N p r o g r a m m e d m a n e u v e r using CSS.
2. 3.3.4

Entry.
T h e e n t r y p r o f i l e c o n s i s t s of t h e v a r i o u s methods of c o n t r o l l i n g t h e
S / C f o r t h e e n t r y p h a s e of t h e m i s s i o n . T h e e n t r y mode i s n o r m a l l y
s e l e c t e d a f t e r S / M - C / M s e p a r a t i o n . At s e p a r a t i o n , t h e m o t o r - d r i v e n RCS
t r a n s f e r s w i t c h e s a r e c l o s e d to t h e C / M RCS.

2. 3. 3.4. 1

G&N E n t r y ,
G&N manual m o d e is t h e p r i m a r y method of c o n t r o l f o r e n t r y into the
a t m o s p h e r e f o r the AS204A m i s s i o n . Automatic e n t r y m a y be u s e d in l i e u
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C & N Manual. This is n o r m a l l y a backup f o r the G & N e n t r y a u t o m a t i c
mode. T h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l is r o t a t e d C W i n t o d e t e n t . T h i s r e m o v e s
i n e r t i a l CDU a t t i t u d e e r r o r s f r o m t h e SCS e l e c t r o n i c s . N o r m a l l y , t h e
a s t r o n a u t s w i l l c a l l up t h e e n t r y p r o g r a m via t h e DSKY s h o r t l y a f t e r
S/M- C/ M separation.
T h e e n t r y a n g l e , r e q u i r e d pullout a n g l e , and o t h e r r e q u i r e d e n t r y
d a t a i s p r e s e n t e d on t h e c o m p u t e r d i s p l a y s . T h e a s t r o n a u t c a n m a n u a l l y
p e r f o r m a c o n t r o l l e d g - l e v e l e n t r y by u s i n g CSS t o fly out t h e commanded
a t t i t u d e e r r o r s d i s p l a y e d on t h e FDAI. T h e BMAG/AGCU h a s b e e n c l o s e d
l o o p f o r backup r e f e r e n c e i n c a s e s w i t c h o v e r is n e c e s s a r y .
A f t e r . 05 g, a e r o d y n a m i c f o r c e s build up sufficiently t o s t a b i l i z e the
S / C i n t h e p i t c h and yaw axes. At t h i s t i m e , CSS will b e effective i n t h e
r o l l c h a n n e l only. The SCS w i l l r a t e - d a m p t h e pitch and yaw c h a n n e l s , and
t h e a s t r o n a u t s w i l l h a v e s t e e r i n g c a p a b i l i t y by using r o l l CSS t o c o n t r o l t h e
lift vector.
A u t o m a t i c E n t r y . The FDAI r a t e d i s p l a y s c a l e r a n g e c h a n g e s to *25 d e g r e e s /
s e c o n d i n r o l l , and *5 d e g r e e s / s e c o n d in p i t c h and yaw. Deadband i s
m a x i m u m . T h e r a t e deadband is * 2 d e g r e e s / s e c .
P r i o r t o . 05 C switching, a t t i t u d e e r r o r f r o m t h e i n e r t i a l CDUs is
applied t o t h e FDAI e r r o r i n d i c a t o r through r e l a y s K7 and K8, and t o t h e
SCS e l e c t r o n i c s through r e l a y K9. T h e RGA a p p l i e s r a t e g y r o body r a t e s
t o t h e FDAI and SCS e l e c t r o n i c s . R e l a y K3 a p p l i e s total a t t i t u d e t o t h e
FDAI ball.
At . 0 5 g, t h e . 0 5 G E N T R Y / O F F s w i t c h on MDC-8 is s e t t o ,051 C
ENTRY. T h e SCS pitch and yaw c h a n n e l s p e r f o r m r a t e s t a b i l i z a t i o n only.
T h e r o l l c h a n n e l is still s u b j e c t t o c o m p u t e r - c o n t r o l l e d r o l l c o m m a n d s .
T h e AGC w i l l fly t h e S / C a c c o r d i n g t o a p r e - e s t a b l i s h e d e n t r y p r o g r a m .

2. 3. 3 . 4 . 2

SCS E n t r y .
T h e SCS e n t r y mode is a p r i m a r y backup to G & N e n t r y mode. When
s e l e c t e d , total a t t i t u d e i n f o r m a t i o n t o t h e FDAI i s supplied throughout t h e
e n t r y . P r i o r to . 0 5 g, t h e BMACs apply a t t i t u d e e r r o r s to t h e FDAI and
SCS e l e c t r o n i c s through r e l a y s K3 and K9. After . 0 5 g, r e l a y s K3 and K9
r e m o v e a t t i t u d e e r r o r s f r o m t h e FDAI and SCS e l e c t r o n i c s . R e l a y s K 4 and
K5 c l o s e , providing BMAG/AGCU c l o s e d loop. F o r t h e r e m a i n d e r of e n t r y ,
a t t i t u d e e r r o r s a r e not d i s p l a y e d . T h e r e i s no a t t i t u d e hold c a p a b i l i t y .
The r a t e gyros, however, provide r a t e signals for r a t e stabilization. The
SCS e l e c t r o n i c s i n c r e a s e r a t e s t o a 2 - d e g r e e / s e c o n d r a t e deadband. T h e
FDAI d i s p l a y s t o t a l attitude. T h e a s t r o n a u t s w i l l i n i t i a t e t h e n e c e s s a r y
c o m m a n d s u s i n g CSS t o fly a c o n t r o l l e d g - l e v e l e n t r y . After a e r o d y n a m i c s
s t a b i l i t y i n p i t c h and yaw, s t e e r i n g c a p a b i l i t y will b e in t h e r o l l channel
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If, a f t e r . 05 g, i t is n e c e s s a r y t o p l a c e a B U G i n backup r a t e , only


t h e BMAG s e l e c t e d by t h e r a t e g y r o s e l e c t switch w i l l have i t s inputs in t h e
SCS f o r r a t e s t a b i l i z a t i o n . When backup r a t e is s e l e c t e d , r e l a y s K9, K10,
K12, and K15 a c t i v a t e , providing backup r a t e t o t h e FDAI and SCS e l e c t r o n i c s . L o s s of FDAI b a l l r e f e r e n c e w i l l o c c u r . R e l a y K12 r e m o v e s r a t e
g y r o output f r o m t h e FDAI and SCS e l e c t r o n i c s . T h e a s t r o n a u t s w i l l c o n t r o l
t h e l i f t v e c t o r with t h e CSS r o l l c h a n n e l . If they w i s h t o d e c r e a s e t h e g
l e v e l , they w i l l r o l l t h e S / C to keep t h e lift v e c t o r up. If they w i s h to
i n c r e a s e t h e g level, they w i l l r o l l t h e S / C so t h a t t h e l i f t v e c t o r is down.
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M A J O R COMPONENT/ SUBSYSTEM DESCRIPTION


T h e SCS c o n s i s t s of t h e following m a j o r components:
0

R a t e g y r o a s s e m b l y (RGA)

Attitude g y r o a c c e l e r o m e t e r a s s e m b l y (AGAA)

P i t c h e l e c t r o n i c c o n t r o l a s s e m b l y (pitch ECA)
Roll e l e c t r o n i c c o n t r o l a s s e m b l y ( r o l l ECA)

2. 3.4. 1

Yaw e l e c t r o n i c c o n t r o l a s s e m b l y (yaw ECA)

A u x i l i a r y e l e c t r o n i c c o n t r o l a s s e m b l y ( a u x ECA)

D i s p l a y and a t t i t u d e g y r o a c c e l e r o m e t e r a s s e m b l y e l e c t r o n i c
c o n t r o l a s s e m b l y (DISPLAY-AGAA ECA)

Rotation c o n t r o l

Translation control

F l i g h t d i r e c t o r a t t i t u d e i n d i c a t o r (FDAI)

Attitude s e t / g i m b a l p o s i t i o n i n d i c a t o r (AS/ GPI)

Velocity c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r ( A V d i s p l a y ) .

Rate Gyro Assembly.


T h e r a t e g y r o a s s e m b l y c o n t a i n s t h r e e i d e n t i c a l r a t e g y r o s , mounted
orthogonally along t h e s p a c e c r a f t body a x e s , and a s s o c i a t e d g y r o e l e c t r o n i c s . No p r o v i s i o n is m a d e f o r h e a t e r s o r t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l of t h e
g y r o s . E a c h g y r o is a s i n g l e - a x i s unit, with t h e input axis d e t e r m i n e d by
t h e g y r o mounting f i x t u r e . S e l f - t e s t c a p a b i l i t i e s a r e p r o v i d e d by torquing
c o i l s which e n a b l e t h e g y r o t o b e d i s p l a c e d a t a known r a t e and by s p i n
m o t o r r o t a t i o n d e t e c t i o n c i r c u i t s which allow m o n i t o r i n g of t h e g y r o s p i n
m o t o r s p e e d . All s e l f - t e s t c i r c u i t s a r e c o m p l e t e l y i s o l a t e d f r o m o p e r a tional c i r c u i t s to p r e v e n t a f a i l u r e in t h e f o r m e r f r o m affecting g y r o

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o p e r a t i o n . T h e g y r o outputs a r e u s e d by t h e SCS a s p r i m a r y d a m p i n g o r
s t a b i l i z a t i o n s i g n a l s a n d , i n addition, as n e g a t i v e f e e d b a c k t o null r o t a t i o n a l
c o n t r o l c o m m a n d s and p r o v i d e a p r o p o r t i o n a l m a n e u v e r r a t e capability.
T h e r a t e g y r o s a l s o p r o v i d e a n i n d i c a t i o n on t h e FDA1 of t h e r a t e - o f a t t i t u d e change i n p i t c h , r o l l , and yaw a x e s . An a t t i t u d e c h a n g e about a n y
of t h e a x e s r e s u l t s i n a n output s i g n a l which is r e p r e s e n t a t i v e of t h e r a t e
of d i s p l a c ' e m e n t .
E a c h m i n i a t u r e r a t e g y r o a s s e m b l y c o n s i s t s of a s p i n m o t o r , damping
s y s t e m , g i m b a l a s s e m b l y , q u a d r i l e v e r s p r i n g , and s e l f - c h e c k c i r c u i t r y .
T h e g y r o s p i n m o t o r is a 4 0 0 - c p s 3 - p h a s e s y n c h r o n o u s h y s t e r e s i s m o t o r
p o w e r e d by 26 v o l t s a c . T h e m a x i m u m t i m e allowed f o r t h e g y r o to c o m e
up t o o p e r a t i n g s p e e d is 17 s e c o n d s . Damping is a c c o m p l i s h e d by p o s i t i v e
d i s p l a c e m e n t of t h e d a m p i n g fluid t h r o u g h t e m p e r a t u r e - c o n t r o l l e d o r i f i c e s .
T h e q u a d r i l e v e r s p r i n g p r o v i d e s t h e t o r s i o n a l r e s t r a i n t r e q u i r e d by t h e
g y r o , t o g e t h e r with r a d i a l s u p p o r t f o r t h e g i m b a l a s s e m b l y . Some
i m p o r t a n t r a t e g y r o c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s a r e as follows:
Full-scale range
Input r a n g e (to limit s t o p )
M a x i m u m r a t e without d a m a g e

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30 "/ s ec
30 " I s e c
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Attitude G y r o A c c e l e r o m e t e r A s s e m b l y .
T h e a t t i t u d e g y r o a c c e l e r o m e t e r a s s e m b l y c o p t a i n s t h r e e bodymounted a t t i t u d e g y r o s ( B U G S ) and a n a c c e l e r o m e t e r . E l e c t r o n i c c o n t r o l
c i r c u i t s f o r t h e g y r o s and a c c e l e r o m e t e r a r e contained i n t h e d i s p l a y and
attitude gyro a c c e l e r o m e t e r a s s e m b l y electronic control assembly.

2 . 3.4.2. 1

Body-Mounted Attitude G y r o s .
T h e t h r e e BMAGs a r e i d e n t i c a l u n i t s , mounted orthogonally along t h e
s p a c e c r a f t body a x e s , to s e n s e a t t i t u d e d i s p l a c e m e n t along t h e p i t c h , r o l l ,
and yaw a x e s . E a c h g y r o i s a s i n g l e - a x i s unit, with t h e input axis d e t e r m i n e d by t h e p h y s i c a l mounting i n t h e S I C . A s p i n m o t o r d e t e c t i o n c i r c u i t
i s included i n e a c h g y r o t o allow m o n i t o r i n g of g y r o s p i n m o t o r s p e e d .
T h i s will b e t e l e m e t e r e d d a t a only.
T h e BMAGs p r o v i d e i n f o r m a t i o n denoting t h e a n g u l a r d i s p l a c e m e n t
of t h e s p a c e c r a f t f r o m a p r e s e t attitude. They a r e initially s e t to a s p e c i f i c
s p a c e - s t a b i l i z e d o r i e n t a t i o n ; t h e r e a f t e r , a n y d i s p l a c e m e n t f r o m t h i s initial
s e t t i n g r e s u l t s i n output s i g n a l s which a r e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e of t h e amount of
a n g u l a r d i s p l a c e m e n t . T h e output s i g n a l s a r e used to p r o d u c e a t t i t u d e
e r r o r s i g n a l s f o r a n a t t i t u d e - h o l d m o d e o r f o r d i s p l a y on t h e flight d i r e c t o r
a t t i t u d e i n d i c a t o r . T h e outputs m a y a l s o b e applied t o t h e a t t i t u d e g y r o
c o u p l e r unit (AGCU) f o r a t t i t u d e c h a n g e s t o r a g e and f o r c o n v e r s i o n t o
i n e r t i a l m e a s u r e m e n t unit (IMU) a x e s . IMU a x e s d i f f e r f r o m t h e s p a c e c r a f t
body a x e s . T h e AGCU and BMAGs a r e used as a s u b s t i t u t e o r backup
i n e r t i a l r e f e r e n c e unit f o r t h e IMU d u r i n g t h e p e r i o d s when t h e IMU is

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t u r n e d off o r h a s malfunctioned. T h e BMACs c a n a l s o b e u s e d to p r o d u c e
a t t i t u d e r a t e - o f - c h a n g e i n f o r m a t i o n , a s backup f o r t h e r a t e g y r o s .
T h e BMAGs a r e s i n g l e - d e g r e e - o f - f r e e d o m , m i n i a t u r e i n t e g r a t i n g
g y r o s contained i n e l e c t r i c a l l y heated individual p a c k a g e s . The h e a t e r w i l l
m a i n t a i n individual BMAG t e m p e r a t u r e a t 170rt2OF. Degraded g y r o o p e r a tion w i l l r e s u l t if t h i s t e m p e r a t u r e is not m a i n t a i n e d . The g y r o s p i n m o t o r s
a r e 3 - p h a s e 2 4 , 0 0 0 - r p m s y n c h r o n o u s d e v i c e s , powered by 1 3 . 6 v o l t s 400 c p s
f r o m a supply i n t h e a t t i t u d e g y r o a c c e l e r o m e t e r package e l e c t r o n i c c o n t r o l
a s s e m b l y . With C / M t e m p e r a t u r e a t 80F and t h e mounting p l a t e t e m p e r a t u r e a t 5 5 O F , t h e m a x i m u m t i m e allowed f o r t h e BMAG t o r e a c h o p e r a t i n g
l i m i t s is 40 m i n u t e s . A few g y r o c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s a r e l i s t e d a s follows.
Ac c e l e r a t i o n s e n s i t i v e d r i f t
Maximum self-torquing r a t e
Maximum attitude range
AGCU coupled torquing l i m i t s
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25 d e g l s e c
520 deg
20' s e c r o l l , 5' s e c pitch and yaw

Accelerometer.
T h e a c c e l e r o m e t e r is mounted along t h e s p a c e c r a f t X - a x i s t o s e n s e
velocity c h a n g e s along t h i s a x i s . It i s a pendulous-type a c c e l e r o m e t e r with
e l e c t r o n i c null and balance. T h e t e m p e r a t u r e is maintained a t 1 7 0 5 2 O F
under n o r m a l o p e r a t i n g conditions. A s i g n a l output is g e n e r a t e d by a
velocity change along t h e X - a x i s . T h i s velocity change c a u s e s t h e pendulous
m a s s to move, r e s u l t i n g i n a change of coupling between t h e p r i m a r y and
s e c o n d a r y windings of a s i g n a l g e n e r a t o r . T h i s r e s u l t s i n a n output signal
which is demodulated and amplified t o p r o v i d e a c c e l e r a t i o n i n f o r m a t i o n i n
t h e f o r m of d i g i t a l s i g n a l s to a c o u n t e r i n t h e d e l t a V d i s p l a y ( p a r a g r a p h
2. 3 . 4 . 1 0 ) . T h e pendulous m a s s is r e t u r n e d t o null by t h e balancing a c t i o n
of t h e e l e c t r o n i c caging s i g n a l when t h e velocity change c e a s e s .

2. 3 . 4 . 3

P i t c h , Roll, and Yaw E l e c t r o n i c Control A s s e m b l i e s .


T h e pitch, yaw, and r o l l e l e c t r o n i c c o n t r o l a s s e m b l i e s ( E C A s ) a r e
n e a r l y i d e n t i c a l , with s l i g h t d i f f e r e n c e s d u e t o d i f f e r e n t r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r
e a c h a x i s . T h e E C A s p r o v i d e t h e c i r c u i t r y f o r input c o n t r o l s i g n a l p r o c e s s ing and SCS m o d e c o n t r o l and configuration. Input c o n t r o l s i g n a l s c o n s i s t
of a t t i t u d e e r r o r s i g n a l s f r o m t h e SCS BMAGs and f r o m t h e G & N s y s t e m ,
m i n i m u m i m p u l s e c o m m a n d s , r a t e g y r o a n g u l a r s i g n a l s , t r a n s l a t i o n and
r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l c o m m a n d s , s e r v i c e p r o p u l s i o n engine gimbal position
c o m m a n d s , and SPS engine g i m b a l r a t e and position feedback s i g n a l s . Mode
c o n t r o l inputs a r e r e c e i v e d from s w i t c h e s on panel 8 of t h e m a i n d i s p l a y
c o n s o l e (MDC). T h e s e input s i g n a l s a r e applied to l o g i c - c o n t r o l l e d r e l a y s
which enable c i r c u i t c o n f i g u r a t i o n s c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o t h e d e s i r e d mode.
ECA output s i g n a l s c o n s i s t of r e a c t i o n j e t f i r i n g c o m m a n d s and SPS gimbal
p o s i t i o n c o m m a n d s . T h e r e a c t i o n j e t c o m m a n d s a r e g e n e r a t e d in t h e j e t
s e l e c t i o n logic p o r t i o n s of t h e ECAs. P r e i g n i t i o n SPS engine gimbal
p o s i t i o n c o m m a n d s a r e g e n e r a t e d m a n u a l l y a t t h e A S / G P I by thumbwheels
which p r o v i d e input s i g n a l s t o t h e gimbal c o n t r o l c i r c u i t s . P o s t - i g n i t i o n
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g i m b a l c o n t r o l is provided by a u t o m a t i c t h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l ( T V C ) c i r c u i t r y
i n t h e pitch and yaw ECAs.
2. 3.4.4

A u x i l i a r y E l e c t r o n i c Control A s s e m b l y .
The auxiliary electronic control a s s e m b l y contains the attitude gyro
coupling unit and s e r v i c e p r o p u l s i o n s y s t e m t h r u s t on-off c o m m a n d c i r c u i t r y .
T h e AGCU p o r t i o n of t h e a u x i l i a r y ECA r e c e i v e s BMAG s i g n a l s f r o m t h e
DISPLAY-AGAA ECA and p r o c e s s e s t h e d a t a f o r d i s p l a y on t h e FDAI. It
a l s o t r a n s f o r m s a t t i t u d e s e t d i a l s i g n a l s t o body a x e s . The SPS engine
on-off c o n t r o l c i r c u i t r y i n t h e AUX ECA r e c e i v e s engine on-off c o m m a n d s
f r o m t h e G&N s y s t e m o r t h e SCS.' T h e s e c o m m a n d s a r e conditioned and
applied t o t h e SPS engine solenoid v a l v e s .

2. 3 . 4 . 5

DisDlav and Attitude Gvro A c c e l e r o m e t e r A s s e m b l y E l e c t r o n i c Control

T h e d i s p l a y and a t t i t u d e g y r o a c c e l e r o m e t e r a s s e m b l y e l e c t r o n i c
c o n t r o l a s s e m b l y p r o v i d e s t h e e l e c t r o n i c c i r c u i t r y r e q u i r e d t o c o n t r o l and
power t h e d i s p l a y s , BMAGs, and a c c e l e r o m e t e r . The DISPLAY ECA
p o r t i o n c o n s i s t s of t h e c i r c u i t r y n e c e s s a r y to r e c e i v e and condition t h e
following:
Attitude e r r o r s i g n a l s f r o m t h e G&N s y s t e m o r t h e B U G S t o the
FDAI a t t i t u d e e r r o r i n d i c a t o r s
Attitude r a t e - o f - c h a n g e s i g n a l s f r o m t h e r a t e g y r o s o r BMAGs t o
t h e FDAI a t t i t u d e r a t e i n d i c a t o r s
0

F e e d b a c k s i g n a l s f r o m t h e SPS engine g i m b a l s t o t h e gimbal position


indicators
A c c e l e r o m e t e r s i g n a l s f r o m t h e AGAA t o t h e d e l t a V d i s p l a y
integrator.

T h e AGAA ECA p o r t i o n c o n s i s t s of c i r c u i t r y n e c e s s a r y t o a c c o m p l i s h
t h e following:
e A c c e p t and condition B U G i n p u t s f o r t h e AGCU
e A c c e p t and condition AGCU torquing c o m m a n d s to t h e BMAGs

Control BMAG and a c c e l e r o m e t e r t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l s


0

Control and condition t h e a c c e l e r o m e t e r r e b a l a n c e loop and inputs


to the integrator
Supply r e f e r e n c e voltages t o t h e B U G S and a c c e l e r o m e t e r
Condition t h e BMAG and a c c e l e r o m e t e r outputs t o t e l e m e t r y .
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2. 3 . 4 . 6

Rotation C o n t r o l s .
Two identical r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l s a r e provided to enable m a n u a l
c o m m a n d o f t h e s p a c e c r a f t a t t i t u d e ( f i g u r e 2. 3-8). E a c h c o n t r o l i s a c o n t r o l
s t i c k containing b r e a k o u t s w i t c h e s and t r a n s d u c e r s ( f i g u r e 2. 3 - 9 ) which
apply c o n t r o l s i g n a l s to t h e r e a c t i o n j e t s e l e c t i o n logic c i r c u i t r y i n t h e
p i t c h , yaw, and r o l l ECAs. When t h e s t i c k i s moved, t h e b r e a k o u t
s w i t c h e s c l o s e t h e loop between t h e BMACs and AGCU, and c o n t r o l
s i g n a l s f r o m t h e pitch, yaw, and r o l l t r a n s d u c e r s a r e applied t o t h e
a p p r o p r i a t e c o n t r o l ECAs. P r o p o r t i o n a l r e s p o n s e t o t h e c o n t r o l s t i c k
m o v e m e n t is provided by r a t e g y r o f e e d b a c k to t h e ECA e l e c t r o n i c s
( f i g u r e 2. 3-10). T h e r e a c t i o n j e t s o l e n o i d s c a n a l s o be c o n t r o l l e d via t h e
d i r e c t a p p l i c a t i o n of c o n t r o l v o l t a g e s f r o m s w i t c h e s i n t h e c o n t r o l l e r .
The l a t t e r method, r e q u i r i n g u s e of t h e DIRECT MODE switch on MDC-8,
d o e s not p r o v i d e p r o p o r t i o n a l r e s p o n s e . With t h e d i r e c t mode enabled and
t h e s t i c k commanding a r o t a t i o n . a b o u t one a x i s , t h e r a t e damping c i r c u i t s
in t h e o t h e r a x e s a r e a c t i v e .
P r o v i s i o n is m a d e to mount t h e c o n t r o l s a t f o u r d i f f e r e n t l o c a t i o n s in
t h e CIM: t h e r i g h t a r m r e s t of t h e l e f t c r e w couch, both a r m r e s t s of t h e
r i g h t c r e w couch, and at t h e navigation s t a t i o n i n t h e l o w e r equipment b a y .
N o r m a l l y , one c o n t r o l is a t t a c h e d to t h e l e f t c r e w couch mount and the
o t h e r is used a t any of t h e o t h e r t h r e e l o c a t i o n s . Simultaneous o p e r a t i o n
of both c o n t r o l s is p o s s i b l e but not a d v i s e d ; however, e a c h c o n t r o l h a s a
locking d e v i c e to p r e v e n t i n a d v e r t e n t o p e r a t i o n .

2. 3 . 4 . 7

Translation Controls.
Two i d e n t i c a l t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l s a r e provided to enable m a n u a l c o m mand o f ' s p a c e c r a f t t r a n s l a t i o n a l m a n e u v e r s . (See f i g u r e 2 . 3 - 8 . ) E a c h
c o n t r o l i s a T - h a n d l e type c o n t r o l s t i c k containing s w i t c h e s , which apply
c o n t r o l s i g n a l s to t h e r e a c t i o n j e t s e l e c t i o n l o g i c c i r c u i t r y i n t h e pitch, yaw,
and r o l l ECSs ( f i g u r e 2 . 3 - 1 1 ) . T h e r e a c t i o n j e t s a r e a c t i v a t e d in g r o u p s
of two o r f o u r , depending upon t h e d i r e c t i o n of d e s i r e d t r a n s l a t i o n . L e f t r i g h t and up-down t r a n s l a t i o n s a r e a c c o m p l i s h e d by f i r i n g two r e a c t i o n
c o n t r o l j e t s with t h e s a m e d i r e c t i o n of t h r u s t . F o r w a r d and r e v e r s e t r a n s l a t i o n s a r e a c c o m p l i s h e d by f i r i n g t h e four f o r w a r d t h r u s t i n g o r f o u r r e a r w a r d t h r u s t i n g r e a c t i o n c o n t r o l j e t s . T h e t r a n s l a t i o n m a n e u v e r commanded
i s in d i r e c t r e s p o n s e to the d i r e c t i o n i n which t h e T - h a n d l e i s moved.
T h e p r i m a r y c o n t r o l h a s s w i t c h e s which initiate a s p a c e c r a f t a b o r t if
t h e T - h a n d l e is r o t a t e d c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e . Both c o n t r o l s have s w i t c h e s
which enable manual t h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l and d i s a b l e a u t o m a t i c a t t i t u d e
c o n t r o l i f t h e T - h a n d l e i s r o t a t e d c l o c k w i s e . Each c o n t r o l h a s a locking
d e v i c e to p r e v e n t i n a d v e r t e n t o p e r a t i o n of t h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l .
Both c o n t r o l s a r e mounted i n t h e C / M on t h e l e f t a r m r e s t of t h e c r e w
couch. The p r i ; n a r y c o n t r o l is identified with yellow s t r i p e s and is the
only one provided with a b o r t switching c a p a b i l i t y .

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SYSTEMS DATA
PUSH T O TALK

ABORT
INITIATE

+Z

MNC EN~BLE AND/OR


AUTO A T 1 C O N T R O L DISABLE
(18')

PITCH

CONTROL

R OTAT ION CONTROL


F i g u r e 2. 3-8.

SM-24-674A

Rotation and Translation Controls

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II

ROTATI ON CONTROLLER

H--lI;}
I

I
I
I
I

TRANSDUCER

TRANSDUCER

PROPORTIONAL RATE COMh4ANDS TO PITCH ECA

- ROLL

PROPORTIONAL RATE COMMANDS TO ROLL ECA

- YAW

PROPORTIONAL RATE COMMANDS TO YAW ECA

TRANSDUCER

DIRECT RCS

18 VDC FROM
D
,C

OFF

MA1 N BUS A
OR DC M A I N BUS B
(SEE NOTES)

DIRECT SWITCHES

PITCH

DIRECT COMMANDS TO
RCS ENGINES DIRECT COILS

I
I

I
I
I
I

- PITCH

N-qI}

I
I
I

I
I
I
I
I
I

< 26 VAC 400 CPS FROM PITCH ECA OR YAW ECA

BREAKOUT SWITCHES

I
I

II

1-1
NOTES:

:}

YAW

28 VDC FROM

< DC M A I N BUS A OR
DC MAIN BUS B
BREAKOUT SIGNAL TO
PITCH, ROLL A N D YAW ECA

I
CASE GROUND

1 . DC main bus A supplies power to direct


switches in rotation control No. 1 .
2. DC main bus B supplies power to direct
switches in rotation control N o . 2.
SM-2A-71 I B

F i g u r e 2. 3-9.

Rotation Control Schematic

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32

-4

DIRECT SWITCH
ACTUATION

ROLL MOTIONS

FORCEINCH-POUNDS

BREAKOUT SWITCH

7
8
9
IO
DISPLACEMENT DEGREES
ROTATION CONTROL STICK DISPLACEMENTS VS FORCES

I1

12

13

MECHANICAL
LIMIT
(16 IN.-LBS, 13 DEGREES)

YAW MOTIONS

14
12

FORCE
INCH-POUNDS

DISPLACEMENT DEGREES
ROTATION CONTROL STICK DISPLACEMENTS VS FORCES

PITCH MOTIONS

FORCE
INCH-POUNDS

DISPLACEMENT DEGREES
ROTATION CONTROL STICK DISPLACEMENTS

Figure 2. 3-10,

VS FORCES

SM-?A-675

Rotation Control Charts

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T R A N S L A T ION CONTROLLER

I t

ABORT INITIATE
SWITCHES (CCW)

.
<

ABORT I N I T I A T I O N S I G N A L
TO MISSION SEQUENCER A

28 VDC FROM
D C M A I N BUS A OR
D C M A I N BUS B

ABORT I N I T I A T I O N S I G N A L
TO MISSION SEQUENCER B

MOTOR DRIVEN SWITCH


(LOCATED IN S/M, CLOSED
AFTER S/M SEPARATION FROM SlVB)

II

c--"

Ah
+x

28 VDC FROM
DC MAIN BUS A OR
DC MAIN B U S B

'

-X

TRANSLATION C O M M A N D S
T O S/M RCS ENGINES

- Y

M.
A N U_ A L_ N C EN
SWITCH jCW,

I
-b

I
I

I
I

PUSH TO TALK

.
<

<

DC M A I N BUS A OR
DC M A I N BUS 8
T O PITCH, YAW 6 ROLL
ECA
28 V D C
C O M M U N I U T I ONS
SM-2A-7106

F i g u r e 2 . 3 - 11. T r a n s l a t i o n C o n t r o l S c h e m a t i c
2.3.4.

F l i g h t D i r e c t o r Attitude I n d i c a t o r .
T h e flight d i r e c t o r a t t i t u d e i n d i c a t o r , l o c a t e d on MDC-4, p r o v i d e s
attitude, a t t i t u d e e r r o r , and a t t i t u d e r a t e - o f - c h a n g e d i s p l a y i n f o r m a t i o n .
( S e e f i g u r e 2. 3-12. ) T h e FDAI i n d i c a t e s a t t i t u d e r a t e of change and a t t i t u d e
e r r o r on i n d i c a t o r s and s p a c e c r a f t a t t i t u d e on a 3 d e g r e e - o f - f r e e d o m ,
i n e r t i a l l y r e f e r e n c e d ball and r o l l i n d i c a t o r . T h e r o l l r a t e d i s p l a y i s
l o c a t e d a c r o s s t h e top of t h e FDAI. T h e p i t c h r a t e d i s p l a y is l o c a t e d along
t h e r i g h t s i d e of t h e FDAI. T h e yaw r a t e d i s p l a y is l o c a t e d a c r o s s t h e
bottom of t h e FDAI. T h e a t t i t u d e e r r o r d i s p l a y s a r e p o i n t e r s which m o v e
a c r o s s t h e f a c e of t h e ball. T h e r a t e and e r r o r d i s p l a y s a r e f l y - t o d i s p l a y s .
T h e r o l l a t t i t u d e p o i n t e r is l o c a t e d a t t h e top and points down t o w a r d s t h e
c e n t e r of t h e ball. T h e p i t c h a t t i t u d e p o i n t e r i s l o c a t e d a t the r i g h t and
points l e f t t o w a r d t h e c e n t e r of t h e ball. .The yaw p o i n t e r is l o c a t e d a t t h e
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ROLL RATE

\
ROL
IN D

NAVIGATION
MARKER

/AXIS

--PITCH

RATE
DISPUY

'PITCH

ATTITUDE

ERROR DISPLAY
ATTITUDE BALL

AXIS

\BODY

MARKER

'

YAW RATE
DISPLAY

YAW ATTITUDE
ERROR DISPLAY

Attitudo Enor lndicaton


Anaular UI O
lndicaton

I
I

0.
-.l./bc

I
I

0.
-.2./Lc

1
I

-2.5.

+ .3*/s.c

NOTE: O n this illurtmtion, tho attitude ball


d i q l a y i s read with n f e n n c o to the
navigation axis maker.

SM-2A-726 C

F i g u r e 2. 3 - 12. F l i g h t D i r e c t o r Attitude I n d i c a t o r
b o t t o m and p o i n t s up t o w a r d t h e c e n t e r of t h e ball. T h e FDAI is l o c a t e d in
t h e c e n t e r of t h e d i s p l a y . T h e b a l l f a c e is m a r k e d i n d e g r e e s of p i t c h and
yaw and is r e f e r e n c e d to t h e IMU a x e s . Two r e f e r e n c e m a r k e r s a r e l o c a t e d
on t h e f a c e of t h e d i s p l a y t o i n d i c a t e a t t i t u d e i n r e f e r e n c e t o e i t h e r s p a c e T h e body a x e s m a r k e r is on t h e
c r a f t body a x e s o r IMU (navigation) a x e s
l o w e r f a c e of t h e d i s p l a y . The IMU o r navigation a x e s m a r k e r is l o c a t e d on
t h e u p p e r f a c e of t h e d i s p l a y . Roll a t t i t u d e is t h e IMU r e f e r e n c e and i s
i n d i c a t e d by t h e r o l l i n d i c a t o r (bug) which t r a v e l s a r o u n d t h e c i r c u m f e r e n c e
of t h e ball. Roll a t t i t u d e z e r o r e f e r e n c e is l o c a t e d a t t h e t o p of t h e ball.
FDAI d i s p l a y o p e r a t i o n w i l l v a r y , depending upon mode. T h e r a t e
d i s p l a y is o p e r a t i v e a t all t i m e s . E a c h r a t e i n d i c a t o r h a s a c a l i b r a t e d d i s p l a y s c a l e , with t h e r a n g e of t h e s c a l e dependent upon t h e mode s e l e c t e d .
M a x i m u m f u l l - s c a l e d e f l e c t i o n w i l l b e as indicated i n t h e following t a b u l a t i o n .

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F u l 1- S c a 1<: De f 1e c t i o n

Mode

Pitch

Roll

Yaw
~~~

Delta V modes
E n t r y m o d e s and m o n i t o r m o d e
A l l other modes

*5"/sec
*5" / s e c
*lo/sec

*5"/sec
*25" / s e c
*lo/sec

*5"/sec
*5"/ s e c
*1 " I s e c

F u l l - s c a l e Deflection
Mode
Entry modes
Monitor m o d e
All other modes

Pitch

Roll

Yaw

*5"
*15"
*5O

*25"
*25"
*5"

*5"
k15"
*5"

T h e gimbaled a t t i t u d e ball is c o l o r e d half g r a y and half black, with


t h e l i n e of s e p a r a t i o n a t t h e 0 - d e g r e e to 1 8 0 - d e g r e e pitch a n g l e . T h i s
t w o - c o l o r s c h e m e p e r m i t s r a p i d r e c o g n i t i o n of t h e s p e c i f i c pitch
h e m i s p h e r e being d i s p l a y e d . T h e r e a r e two c o n c e n t r i c c i r c l e s l o c a t e d a t
9 0 - d e g r e e y a w l o - d e g r e e pitch and 2 7 0 - d e g r e e y a w l o - d e g r e e pitch. T h e
i n n e r c i r c l e s a r e solid r e d 3 0 - d e g r e e c i r c l e s which r e p r e s e n t t h e b a s e of
a c o n e with t h e a p e x at t h e c e n t e r of t h e ball. T h i s area d e n o t e s p o s s i b l e
IMU g i m b a l lock. The o u t e r c i r c l e s e n c l o s e a r e d 4 0 - d e g r e e c i r c l e which
a l s o r e p r e s e n t s t h e b a s e of a c o n e with t h e a p e x a t t h e c e n t e r of t h e ball.
T h i s a r e a d e n o t e s a t t i t u d e s which r e s u l t i n AGCU i n a c c u r a c y . The ball i s
r e a d a g a i n s t one of two r e f e r e n c e m a r k s , depending upon t h e mode of
o p e r a t i o n . The IMU a x e s r e f e r e n c e m a r k i s t h e upper m a r k e r
which
i n d i c a t e s s p a c e c r a f t a t t i t u d e i n pitch and yaw a x e s with r e f e r e n c e t o t h e
IMU g i m b a l s o r stability a x e s . T h e body a x e s m a r k e r is t h e lower m a r k e r
(v)
which i n d i c a t e s s p a c e c r a f t a t t i t u d e with r e f e r e n c e to t h e body a x e s .
T h e included a n g l e between t h e m a r k e r s is 32 d e g r e e s . T h e r o l l i n d i c a t o r
is r e f e r e n c e d to t h e z e r o m a r k on t h e p e r i p h e r y of t h e b a l l d i s p l a y f a c e i n
a l l o p e r a t i o n a l m o d e s . I n SCS m o d e s , t h e b a l l is d r i v e n only d u r i n g
m a n u a l m a n e u v e r s , d u r i n g FDAI a l i g n m e n t , and a f t e r 0. 05 g is s e n s e d
d u r i n g e n t r y . D u r i n g t h e s e f u n c t i o n s , t h e b a l l is d r i v e n by s i g n a l s
r e c e i v e d f r o m t h e AGCU. In G&N m o d e s , t h e ball d i s p l a y s IMU gimbal
a n g l e s . F i g u r e 2. 3-13 p r o v i d e s a t a b u l a r l i s t i n g of t h e v a r i o u s FDAI
display configurations.

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2. 3 . 4 . 9

Attitude Set / Gimbal P o s i t i o n Indi cat0 r .


The attitude s e t / g i m b a l position i n d i c a t o r (AS-GPI) p r o v i d e s two
s e p a r a t e functions. The attitude s e t portion e n a b l e s FDAI-AGCU alignm e n t and p r o v i d e s a r e f e r e n c e f o r a c q u i r i n g new a t t i t u d e s . The g i m b a l
position display portion p r o v i d e s positioning c o n t r o l of the SPS engine
g i m b a l a n g l e s and d i s p l a y s g i m b a l position. The attitude s e t portion p r o vides a c o m p a r i s o n of the angle between the attitude d i s p l a y e d on the
ATTITUDE S E T i n d i c a t o r s and the position of the AGCU r e s o l v e r shaft. It
a l s o p r o v i d e s c o n t r o l of the inputs to t h e FDAI attitude e r r o r p o i n t e r s and
aligns the FDAI to the attitude indicated o n the ATTITUDE S E T i n d i c a t o r s .
The attitude s e t function is c o n t r o l l e d by m a n u a l o p e r a t i o n of the t h u m b wheels. The d e s i r e d position is dialed by a thumbwheel, with the display
providing v i s u a l indication of the position s e l e c t e d by the thumbwheel. The
attitude display m a y be used to align the FDAI-AGCU o r to indicate a new
attitude f o r the s p a c e c r a f t . To a c c o m p l i s h FDAI-AGCU a l i g n m e n t , the
d e s i r e d position is s e t o n the attitude s e t display. The FDAI ALIGN pushbutton i s then p r e s s e d . T h i s p r o v i d e s a s i g n a l which d r i v e s the AGCU
s t e p p e r m o t o r and c o n t r o l logic t o position the AGCU r e s o l v e r shaft. The
s t e p p e r m o t o r d r i v e s the s h a f t to the c o m m a n d e d position, r e s u l t i n g i n a n
output f r o m a n angle g e n e r a t o r to the FDAI ball, d r i v i n g the b a l l to the
commanded position. To m a n u a l l y m a n e u v e r the s p a c e c r a f t to a p r e d e t e r m i n e d attitude, the d i s p l a y i s s e t to the d e s i r e d attitude and the A T T
S E T s w i t c h i s placed to A T T SET. The output s i g n a l is applied'to the
attitude e r r o r display p o i n t e r s on the FDAI, providing a m a n u a l m a n e u v e r
indicatiQn to the s p a c e c r e w . The d i s p l a y configuration i s a fly-to type,
with the c r e w manually maneuvering the s p a c e c r a f t t o w a r d the p o i n t e r s .
( T h e p o i n t e r s will peg if the new attitude i s i n e x c e s s of 5 d e g r e e s f r o m
the o r i g i n a l attitude. )
The SPS engine g i m b a l position d i s p l a y allows positioning of the
g i m b a l s and p r o v i d e s indication of g i m b a l position. Two thumbwheels
enable the pitch and yaw engine g i m b a l s to be positioned p r i o r to SPS
engine firing. The g i m b a l s position the engine to a n attitude which e n s u r e s
that the SPS engine t h r u s t v e c t o r is through the s p a c e c r a f t c e n t e r of gravity.
Movement of the thumbwheels r e s u l t s i n the g e n e r a t i o n of c o n t r o l s i g n a l s
which engage the SPS g i m b a l ring t o r q u e m o t o r m a g n e t i c c l u t c h e s . Clutch
engagement connects the g i m b a l t o r q u e m o t o r and g e a r t r a i n to move the
g i m b a l ring. P o s i t i o n t r a n s d u c e r s send a s i g n a l to the g i m b a l position
d i s p l a y s to i n d i c a t e t h e angle of the gimbal. The yaw g i m b a l position s c a l e
is graduated i n i n c r e m e n t s of one-half d e g r e e f r o m - 5 d e g r e e s to t 1 3
d e g r e e s . C e n t e r is l o c a t e d at t h e t 4 - d e g r e e position due to a n i n h e r e n t
o f f s e t i n the yaw c e n t e r of g r a v i t y . The pitch g i m b a l position s c a l e i s
g r a d u a t e d i n i n c r e m e n t s of one-half d e g r e e f r o m -9 d e g r e e s to t9 d e g r e e s ,
with the c e n t e r position at 0 d e g r e e s .

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L. 3.4. 10

Velocity Change I n d i c a t o r .
The d e l t a V d i s p l a y p r o v i d e s c o n t r o l and d i s p l a y of s p a c e c r a f t
velocity c h a n g e s . T h e d i s p l a y p o r t i o n of the panel c o n s i s t s of the AV
REMAIMNG i n d i c a t o r , which is a f i v e - d i g i t d i s p l a y . The digital d i s p l a y
is s e t by the v a r i a b l e s p e e d A V S E T switch. T h r e e p a n e l s w i t c h e s c o n t r o l
the SPS and RCS engine f i r i n g c o m m a n d s . The DIRECT ULLAGE s w i t c h
is a pushbutton, m o m e n t a r y - c o n t a c t s w i t c h which, when d e p r e s s e d
e n e r g i z e s t h e d i r e c t c o i l s of t h e tX r e a c t i o n j e t s o l e n o i d s . It s e r v e s as a
backup f o r t h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l , which is u s e d u n d e r n o r m a l conditions
f o r tX t r a n s l a t i o n s f o r SPS f u e l s e t t l i n g ( u l l a g e ) . The THRUST ON s w i t c h
i s a n i l l u m i n a t e d pushbutton, m o m e n t a r y - c o n t a c t switch which is u s e d to
f i r e the SPS engine i n the SCS d e l t a V mode. The s w i t c h is enabled when
the SPS THRUST s w i t c h is i n the NORMAL position. The pitch and yaw
RCS c o n t r o l and f i r i n g c i r c u i t s a r e inhibited d u r i n g S P S engine f i r i n g .
A f t e r i g n i t i o n , the SPS engine continues to f i r e until t h e AV REMAINING
d i s p l a y c o u n t s down to z e r o . The THRUST ON switch i s a l s o u s e d to back
up t h e Apollo guidance c o m p u t e r f i r i n g c o m m a n d s in t h e G&N d e l t a V mode
i n the e v e n t of a n AGC f a i l u r e . The S P S THRUST s w i t c h p r o v i d e s o v e r a l l
c o n t r o l of SPS engine f i r i n g . The NORMAL p o s i t i o n e n a b l e s n o r m a l engine
f i r i n g s e q u e n c e s . The O F F position p r o v i d e s a p o s i t i v e off c o m m a n d as
backup i n c a s e of a malfunction. The DIRECT ON position p r o v i d e s a
p o s i t i v e f i r i n g c o m m a n d to the S P S engine.
The AV S E T s w i t c h s e t s up t h e AV REMAINING d i s p l a y and logic
c i r c u i t s p r i o r to d e l t a V m a n e u v e r s . P r e s s i n g the u p p e r s e c t i o n of the
AV s w i t c h sets up l o g i c c i r c u i t r y which c a u s e s a s l e w m o t o r to d r i v e the
AV REMAINIVG d i s p l a y i n the p o s i t i v e d i r e c t i o n ( i n c r e a s i n g velocity).
P r e s s i n g the l o w e r s e c t i o n of the s w i t c h d r i v e s the d i s p l a y i n the negative
d i r e c t i o n ( d e c r e a s i n g v e l o c i t y ) . The s w i t c h h a s two s e t s of c o n t a c t s i n
both t h e u p p e r and l o w e r p o s i t i o n s . P r e s s i n g t h e s w i t c h lightly engages
t h e f i r s t s e t of c o n t a c t s , which r e s u l t s i n a s i g n a l t h a t will d r i v e the
d i s p l a y a t a r a t e of two f e e t p e r s e c o n d . P r e s s i n g t h e s w i t c h h a r d e r
( p a s t a n e a s i l y f e l t h a r d / s o f t p o i n t ) e n g a g e s t h e second s e t of c o n t a c t s ,
which r e s u l t s i n t h e d i s p l a y b e i n g d r i v e n at a r a t e of 64 f e e t p e r s e c o n d .
As t h e d i s p l a y is d r i v e n to the d e s i r e d velocity, t h e i n t e g r a t o r and logic
c i r c u i t is s e t to a l o g i c a l value e q u a l to t h e d e s i r e d change. The t r a n s l a t i o n c o m m a n d s i g n a l e n e r g i z e s a r e l a y which a p p l i e s the output of the
A G M a c c e l e r o m e t e r to the i n t e g r a t o r and logic c i r c u i t , which c o m p a r e s
the d e s i r e d velocity i n c r e m e n t with the a c t u a l velocity change r e c e i v e d
f r o m the a c c e l e r o m e t e r . When t h e a c t u a l velocity change e q u a l s the value
s e t , the A V REMAINING c o u n t e r s e n d s a s i g n a l to a coincidence d e t e c t o r
logic c i r c u i t which, i n t u r n , t r a n s m i t s a s t o p f i r i n g c o m m a n d to t h e t h r u s t
c o n t r o l l o g i c . Although t h i s c a u s e s t h e SPS engine to s t o p firing, s o m e
t h r u s t i n g continues a s a r e s u l t of t h e tail-off i n h e r e n t t o t h e engine. T h e
A V REMAINING d i s p l a y continues to count p a s t z e r o ( i . e . , 99999,99998,
99997, e t c . ) until no f u r t h e r a c c e l e r a t i o n is f e l t . Tail-off e f f e c t s will be
c a l c u l a t e d p r i o r to f l i g h t ' a n d c o m p e n s a t e d f o r by t h e c r e w when the d i s p l a y
is being s e t up f o r d e l t a V m a n e u v e r s .

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2 . 3 . 4 . 11

E l e c t r i c a l P o w e r Distribution.

See f i g u r e s 2. 3-14 and 2 . 3-15


2. 3. 5

PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN DATA.


F i g u r e 2. 3-16 contains t h e latest a v a i l a b l e power consumption d a t a f o r
.
t h e Block I SCS. T h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l s w e r e not included in ;he SCS
component breakdown b e c a u s e they d o not d i s s i p a t e a significant a m o u n t of
power within t h e m s e l v e s .
T h e X - a x i s a c c e l e r o m e t e r is a s e r v o - r e b a l a n c e d pendulous
a c c e l e r o m e t e r . Some of t h e a c c e l e r o m e t e r d e s i g n c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s a r e as
follow 5 .
Operating r a n g e
Threshold
Null torque
Signal g e n e r a t o r s e n s i t i v i t y
Signal g e n e r a t o r null

0.001 g to 2 g
I x 10-4 g ( m a x )
1 x 10-4 g (max)
50 m i l l i v o l t s / m i l l i r a d
1 mr ( m a x )

T h e body-mounted attitude g y r o s a r e s i n g l e - d e g r e e - o f - f r e e d o m g y r o s .
Some of t h e g y r o d e s i g n c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s a r e a s follows.
A c c e l e r a t i o n s e n s i t i v e drift
Random d r i f t
M a x i m u m torquing rate
Maxi m u m input a t t i t u d e
Gyro threshold
G y r o t r a n s f e r function
Signal g e n e r a t o r null
Excitation f r e q u e n c y

4 deglhslg
0.05 deg/hr
25 d e g l s e c
*20 deg
0 . 02 d e g / h r
1 . 15 m i l l i v o l t s / m i l l i r a d
3. 5 m i l l i v o l t s
400f0.01% CPS

The r a t e gyros a r e single-axis miniature gyros.


d e s i g n c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s a r e as follows.
Full-scale range
Input r a n g e ( t o limit stop)
Maximum r a t e without d a m a g e
Excitation f r e q u e n c y
Threshold

Some of the g y r o

30'1 sec
30 " I s e c
6 O O o / sec

400fO.01% c p s
0 . 0 2 ' t sec

2. 3. 6

OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS.

2. 3. 6. 1

S/ C Attitude Change.

It is r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t vehicle a t t i t u d e change b e held t o m a x i m u m


r a t e s of l e s s t h a n 20 d e g r e e s p e r second r o l l and 5 d e g r e e s p e r second in
pitch and yaw t o p r e v e n t p o s s i b l e loss of a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e . B e c a u s e of
t h e AGCU digital logic, t h e stepping m o t o r c a n be stepped at a m a x i m u m
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PARTIAL SCS
POWER SW
ACl
- (AC91
, ___,

AC B U S N O . 1 (AC BUS NO.


115 VAC
115 VAC)

PARTIAL CCZ

PHASE

GROUP I
ACI (ACZI

\-,

NOTES:

1.

D-C w e r i s applied to thew


u n i h through partial

switch, as ahown in
part of diagram.

PILOT'S ROTATIONAL
CONTROLLER

OFF

SCS pore,
uppr

right

TRANSLATIONAL CONTROLLER

2. Contacts clom after S-IVB scpomtion


or high-altitude abart.

F i g u r e 2 . 3-14.

SCS P o w e r D i s t r i b u t i o n

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REQUIRED SCS POWER SWITCHES


SYSTEM C A P A B I L l T l E S

PARTIAL

RATE

ROTATION

scs

GYRO
POWER

POWER

POWER
BACKUP RATE

Tvc

Tvc 2

POWER

POWER

CHANNEL ENABLE
DIRECT ROTATION CONTROL
PRO PORT10 N4 L ROTATION CONTROL

ATTITUDE IMPULSE

~~

G A N SYNC
TRANSLATION

A V SET

om

S f 5 ENGINE IGNITION

I RATE INDICATORS VALID

BALL 6 ROLL BUG DRIVEN

ATTITUDE ERROR INDICATORS VALID

00

NOTES: I .

*OI

I f backup rate has been selected i n any axis. I f backup rate has been
selected i n a l l 3 axes, RATE GYRO POWER need not be on.

2.

PARTIAL SCS POWER murt be on i f AV switch i s at NORMAL. However,


SPS engine can ba t u m d on when a l l power switch- are off, by placing
AV switch to DIRECT ON.

3.

TVC 2 POWER switch must be on i f manual N C i s engaged.

4.

SCS AV mode only. However, i n GBN AV mode, BMAG POWER must


be o n i f backup rate has beon selected i n any axis. I f backup rate has
been selected i n a11 three oxes, RATE GYRO POWER switch i s set to OFF.

5. SCS modes

only; also G A N modes i f backup rate has been selected i n any axis

6. SCS mod-

only, i f backup rate has not been selected.

7.

RATE GYRO POWER w i t c h may b set to OFF for extended periods of


attitude hold,

8. FDA1 A L I G N and G B N modes only.


SM- 2A-90W

F i g u r e 2. 3-15.

SCS P o w e r vs S y s t e m Capability

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SYSTEM STEAD\ $TAT POWER CONSUMPTION-WAITS 6 Q - l )


MONITOR

GLNAlTlTUDE

SCSATTITUDE

GbNENTRY

115 VAC400 CPS


SWITCH
PARTIAL SCS PWR ( I )
POWER FACTOR
FDA1
POWER FACTOR
RGA POWER
POWER FACTOR

125.2

0.94

TVCSW N0.I
POWER FACTOR

0.85

0.92
I16:4
0 96
Ill:5

1 1 I
I I I
8:7
0 86

8.7
0.86

16.3

4:3

4.2

0 57

0.63

6.1

3.4

0.99

0.78

7.0 162.3
0.80

0 75

BMAG POWER
POWER FACTOR

16.7

0.99

II 1

TVC SW NO. 2
POWER FACTOR

I ;::I I I
0.98

ROT. C O N 1 POWER
POWER FACTOR

24.1 117.6
0.89 0.91

CONT PANEL INPUT ( I )

11

.a:

SYSTEM STEADY-STATE POWER CONSUMPTIOWWATTS


( 5 0 - 1 ) (CONTINUED)

SCS ENTRY

MoDE

G L N AV

SCS AV

LOCAL VERTICAL

SWITCH\

PARTIAL SCS P W R ( I )
POWER FACTOR
FDA1
POWER FACTOR
RGA POWER
POWER FACTOR

I I

I
I I I 1 I I
27.5

0.94

5:2
0
98

245 18.3 22.9


0.89
'
0.88

3:4
0
8 5 11:s
099

25.7

186

240

594

0.941

o h 1 o:wl

5.2

3:4 I \ l : 8
0 85 0 99

0.98

'

28.3 23.3 19.0 61.3 26.1 2 2 6 17.6 12.4


0.931 0.881 0.911
1'0.941 0 : 8 8 ) 0.901

I I 1 I
0
5:298

0.85
3.4

I I

5:2
3.4 111:8
0 98 0.85 0 99

lA:;/

1 I

ROT.CONT POWER
POWER FACTOR
TVC SW NO. I
POWER FACTOR
TVC sw No. 2
POWER FACTOR

BMAG POWER
POWER FACTOR
C O N 1 PANEL INPlJl ( I )
I

NOTES:
1 . Power marrummenh made in w c h nwde.
'2. Power consunption assumed came in each mode.
Asterisk indicates mode in which mwsurament
was made.
3. h a r u r m e n t ~made with SPS engine o f f . (Two
solenaids and 2 relays.)

4. Line losses and inverter efficiencies nat con5.


6.

ridered.
A l l values indimted are in w o t h .
Figure &a nat include enegiring RCS enginn
b r manwven.

SM-24-754D

Figure 2 . 3-16.

SCS Steady-State P o w e r Consumption Data

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rate of 100 s t e p s p e r second i n r o l l and 25 s t e p s p e r second i n pitch and


yaw. T h i s is equivalent t o g y r o t o r q u i n g rates of 20 d e g r e e s p e r second in
r o l l and 5 d e g r e e s p e r second i n pitch a n d yaw. T h e r e f o r e , i f vehicle r a t e s
exceed t h e g y r o torquing r a t e s , t h e stepping m o t o r will l a g behind t h e
vehicle r a t e s . Under t h i s condition, t h e B U G - A G C U loop m a y not b e a b l e
t o m a i n t a i n t h e SCS attitude r e f e r e n c e .
T E L E M E T R Y MEASUREMENTS.

2. 3 . 7

T h e following i s a c o m p l e t e l i s t i n g of all SCS t e l e m e t r y d a t a that is


m o n i t o r e d by flight c o n t r o l l e r s and ground s u p p o r t p e r s o n n e l . The last
c o l u m n contains the n a m e and type of S I C c r e w d i s p l a y . T h e d i s p l a y
u t i l i z e s t h e s a m e pickup o r signal s o u r c e as t e l e m e t r y , u n l e s s a s e p a r a t e
m e a s u r e m e n t n u m b e r i s included i n t h e d i s p l a y column.
An a s t e r i s k (*) by t h e m e a s u r e m e n t n u m b e r d e n o t e s i n f o r m a t i o n
which i s not a v a i l a b l e f o r r e c o r d i n g o r t e l e m e t r y t r a n s m i s s i o n d u r i n g P C M
low-bit rate o p e r a t i o n .
F i g u r e 2 . 3-4, s h e e t 2, identifies t e l e m e t r y m e a s u r e m e n t s f o r t h e SCS
yaw channel. Identical m e a s u r e m e n t s i n t h e following l i s t , r e l a t i v e t o t h e
r o l l and pitch c h a n n e l s , a r e t a k e n f r o m the same c i r c u i t junctions a s f o r
t h e yaw channel.
Measurement
Number

* CH 0024 V
CH 0025 V
* CH 0034 V
* CH 0047 V
*
;'
:g

*
*
*

CH 0050
CH0067
CH 0074
CH 0075
CH 0087
CH 0088
CH 0089
CH 0090
CH 0100
CH 0101
CH 0102
CH 0103
CH 1024
CH 1025
CH 1034
CH 1047
CH 1050
CH 1067
CH 1074

V
V
V
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
V
V
H
V

V
V
V

Description
P i t c h rate
P i t c h rate manual r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l
P i t c h pos f e e d b a c k i n
P T V diff c l u t c h volts c o m b
P i t c h r a t e e r r o r a m p out
Pitch integratorlatt e r r o r summing
MTVC pitch r a t e
P i t c h SCS att e r r o r
t P i t c h / t X solenoid d r i v e r out
- P i t c h I t X solenoid d r i v e r out
+ P i t c h / - X solenoid d r i v e r out
- P i t c h / - X solenoid d r i v e r out
G-N DV mode control
G-N DV a t t mode c o n t r o l
G-N e n t r y mode c o n t r o l
Monitor mode control
Yaw r a t e
Yaw m a n u a l r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l
Y a w pos feedback i n
YTV diff c l u t c h volts c o m b
Yaw r a t e e r r o r a m p out
Y integratorlatt e r r o r summing
MTVC yaw r a t e

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FDAI
FDAI
None
None
FDAI
None
None
FDAI
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
FDAI
FDAI
None
None
FDAI
None
None

Z e r o / t 5 VRMS
- 6 l t 6 vdc
TBD
-6. 2 t o t 6 2 vdc
TBD
TBD
Z e r o / t l O VRMS
Offlon event
Offlon event
Off/on event
Offlon event
Event
Offlon event
Offlon event
Offlon event
-30 t o t 3 0 Q / s e c
Z e r o I t S VRMS
-8.51i-a. 5 vdc
-85 t o 4-85 MADC
- 6 . 2 t o t 6 . 2 vdc
- 2 . 5 to t2. 5 Vdc
TBD

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~

~~

~~

Measurement
Number
~

S e n s o r Range

Description

C r e w Display

~~

V yaw SCS a t t e r r o r
t Y a w / + X solenoid d r i v e r out
- Y a w / t X solenoid d r i v e r out
t Y a w / - X solenoid d r i v e r out
- Y a w / - X solenoid d r i v e r out
SCS DV m o d e c o n t r o l
SCS a t t m o d e c o n t r o l
SCS e n t r y m o d e c o n t r o l
SCS l o c a l v e r t i c a l m o d e c o n t r o l
MTVC m o d e c o n t r o l
Combined AG SMRD
Roll rate
Roll m a n r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l out
Combined RG SMRD
Combined a t t i t u d e g y r o t e m p

Z e r o / + 10 VRMS
Off/on event
Off/on event
Offlon event
Off/on event
Event
Event
Event
Event
Event
0 t o 5 vdc
TBD
Z e r o / t 5 VRMS
- 0 t o t 5 vdc
0 to t 5 vdc

* CH 3186 V

Roll r a t e e r r o r a m p out
Roll a t t i t u d e e r r o r a m p out
Roll SCS a t t e r r o r
R o l l / t Z solenoid d r i v e r out
- R o l l / - Z solenoid d r i v e r out
t R o l l / - Z solenoid d r i v e r out
- R o l l / - 2 s s l e n o i d d r i v e r out
R o l l / t Y solenoid d r i v e r out
- R o l l / t Y , s o l e n o i d d r i v e r out
t R o l l / - Y solenoid d r i v e r out
- R o l l / - Y solenoid d r i v e r out
. 0 5 g Manual switch
DV r e m a i n i n g pot out

-6. 2 to t6. 2 vdc


-25f-I-25 vdc
Z e r o / l O VRMS
Event
Event
Event
Event
Event
Event
Event
Event
Event
- 3 t o t 1 3 KFPS

CH 4100
CH4101
CH 4102
CH 4103
CH 4104
CH 4105
CH 4320
CH4321
CG 0 0 0 1

R e s o l v e r s i n out pitch a t t
R e s o l v e r cos out pitch a t t
R e s o l v e r s i n out yaw att
R e s o l v e r c o s out yaw att
R e s o l v e r s i n out r o l l a t t
R e s o l v e r c o s out r o l l att
SPS solenoid d r i v e r out 1
SPS solenoid d r i v e r out 2
C o m p u t e r d i g i t a l d a t a 40 b i t s

-12 to
- 12 to
-12 t o
-12 t o
-12 t o
- 12 to
Event
Event
Event

CH 1075 V

* CH 1087 X
* CH 1088 X
* CH 1089 X
* CH 1090 X

*
*
*
*

CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH
CH

1100
1101
1102
1103
1104
2015
2024
2025
2026
2030

X
X
X
X
X
V
V
V
V
T

CH 2050 V

* CH 2070 V
CH 2075 V
* CH 2087 X
* Ch 2088 X
* Ch 2089 X

* CH 2090 X
* CH 2091 X
* CX 2092 X
* CH 2093 X
* C H 2094 X
CH 3185 X

H
H
H
H
H
H

X
X
V

tl2
t 12
t12
+12
t12
t 12

VRMS
VRMS
VRMS
VRMS
VRMS
VRMS

FDAI
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
FDAI
FDAI
None
AGAP
TEMP
LIGHT
FDAI
None
FDAI
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
AV
Counter
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
Delta V
Display

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SECTION 2
SUBSECTION 2 . 4
SERVICE PKOPULSION SYSTEM (SPS)

2.4. 1

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
T h e s e r v i c e propulsion s u b s y s t e m p r o v i d e s the m a j o r i m p u l s e f o r a l l
m a j o r velocity changes ( A V ' s ) throughout a m i s s i o n , plus the S I M a b o r t
a f t e r the launch e s c a p e tower is jettisoned. T o p e r f o r m this function, the
s u s b y s t e m i n c o r p o r a t e s a helium p r e s s u r i z a t i o n s y s t e m , a p r o p e l l a n t f e e d
s y s t e m , a propellant gauging and utilization s y s t e m , and a r o c k e t engine.
T h e o x i d i z e r is nitrogen t e t r o x i d e , a n d the fuel is a blended h y d r a z i n e
( a p p r o x i m a t e l y 50% u n s y m m e t r i c a l dimethyl h y d r a z i n e a n d 50% anhydrous
hydrazine). T h e p r e s s u r i z i n g g a s i s helium. T h e s u b s y s t e m i n c o r p o r a t e s
d i s p l a y s and s e n s i n g d e v i c e s t o p e r m i t ground-based s t a t i o n s and the c r e w
to m o n i t o r i t s operation.
A functional flow d i a g r a m is contained in f i g u r e 2.4-1.

T h e h e l i u m p r e s s u r e is d i r e c t e d to the helium p r e s s u r i z i n g v a l v e s
which i s o l a t e the helium during nonthrusting p e r i o d s , o r allows the helium
to p r e s s u r i z e the fuel a n d o x i d i z e r tanks d u r i n g t h r u s t i n g p e r i o d s . T h e
helium p r e s s u r e i s r e d u c e d a t the p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r s to a d e s i r e d working
p r e s s u r e . T h e r e g u l a t e d helium p r e s s u r e is d i r e c t e d through c h e c k v a l v e s
that p e r m i t helium flow in the d o w n s t r e a m d i r e c t i o n when the p r e s s u r i z i n g
valves a r e open, a n d p r e v e n t a r e v e r s e flow of p r o p e l l a n t s d u r i n g nont h r u s t i n g p e r i o d s . T h e h e a t e x c h a n g e r s t r a n s f e r h e a t f r o m the p r o p e l l a n t s
to the helium g a s to r e d u c e any p r e s s u r e e x c u r s i o n s that m a y r e s u l t f r o m a
t e m p e r a t u r e d i f f e r e n t i a l between the h e l i u m g a s a n d p r o p e l l a n t s i n the tanks.
T h e relief v a l v e s m a i n t a i n the s t r u c t u r a l i n t e g r i t y of the propellant tank
s y s t e m s if a n excessive p r e s s u r e r i s e occurs.
T h e total propellant supply is contained within f o u r similar tanks:
a n o x i d i z e r s t o r a g e tank, o x i d i z e r s u m p tank, fuel s t o r a g e tank, and fuel
s u m p tanks. T h e s t o r a g e and s u m p tanks f o r e a c h p r o p e l l a n t s y s t e m a r e
connected i n s e r i e s by a single t r a n s f e r line. T h e r e g u l a t e d helium e n t e r s
into the fuel a n d o x i d i z e r s t o r a g e tank, p r e s s u r i z i n g the s t o r a g e tank
p r o p e l l a n t s , and f o r c e s the propellant to a n outlet i n the s t o r a g e tank which
is d i r e c t e d through a t r a n s f e r line into the r e s p e c t i v e s u m p tank standpipe,
p r e s s u r i z i n g the p r o p e l l a n t s i n the s u m p tank. T h e p r o p e l l a n t in the s u m p
tank is d i r e c t e d to the exit end into a p r o p e l l a n t retention r e s e r v o i r ,
retaining sufficient p r o p e l l a n t s a t the tank o u t l e t s to p e r m i t engine r e s t a r t
capability i n a z e r o g condition. T h e p r o p e l l a n t s exit f r o m the r e s p e c t i v e
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A p r o p e l l a n t u t i l i z a t i o n v a l v e is i n s t a l l e d i n the o x i d i z e r l i n e , and
i s p o w e r e d only d u r i n g SPS t h r u s t i n g p e r i o d s . T h e p r o p e l l a n t u t i l i z a t i o n
valve a i d s i n m a i n t a i n i n g the c e n t e r of mass i n a r e l a t i v e l y confined a r e a i n
the Y - Z plane, i n addition to s i m u l t a n e o u s p r o p e l l a n t depletion. T h e
o x i d i z e r supply and f u e l supply a r e connected f r o m the s u m p tank to t h e
engine i n t e r f a c e flange.
T h e p r o p e l l a n t s flow f r o m the p r o p e l l a n t s u m p tank feed through t h e i r
r e s p e c t i v e plumbing to the m a i n p r o p e l l a n t o r i f i c e s and f i l t e r s to the
b i p r o p e l l a n t valve. T h e b i p r o p e l l a n t valve a s s e m b l y c o n t a i n s the m a i n
p r o p e l l a n t v a l v e s t h a t a r e p n e u m a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d and a l l o w s the p r o p e l l a n t
v a l v e s to d i s t r i b u t e the p r o p e l l a n t s to the engine i n j e c t o r d u r i n g t h r u s t i n g
periods, o r isolates the propellants f r o m the injector during nonthrusting
periods.
T h e engine i n j e c t o r d i s t r i b u t e s t h e p r o p e l l a n t s through o r i f i c e s in the
f a c e of the i n j e c t o r w h e r e the f u e l a n d o x i d i z e r i m p i n g e upon e a c h o t h e r ,
a t o m i z e , and i g n i t e due to h y p e r g o l i c ignition.
T h e a b l a t i v e c o m b u s t i o n c h a m b e r a b s o r b s the h e a t g e n e r a t e d within
the c h a m b e r . T h e n o z z l e e x t e n s i o n is a t t a c h e d to the a b l a t i v e c h a m b e r and
r a d i a t e s to s p a c e .
T h e engine a s s e m b l y is mounted to the s t r u c t u r e of t h e s e r v i c e module
and is g i m b a l e d to p e r m i t t h r u s t v e c t o r a l i g n m e n t through t h e c e n t e r of m a s s ,
p r i o r .to t h r u s t i n i t i a t i o n and t h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l d u r i n g a t h r u s t i n g p e r i o d .
A flight c o m b u s t i o n stability m o n i t o r s y s t e m is employed to m o n i t o r the
engine f o r i n s t a b i l i t y d u r i n g t h r u s t i n g p e r i o d s .
P r o p e l l a n t quantity i s m e a s u r e d by two s e p a r a t e s e n s i n g s y s t e m s :
p r i m a r y and a u x i l i a r y . T h e s e n s i n g s y s t e m s a r e p o w e r e d only d u r i n g
t h r u s t - o n p e r i o d s due to the c a p a c i t a n c e and point s e n s o r m e a s u r i n g
techniques. T h e l i n e a r i t y would not p r o v i d e a c c u r a t e i n d i c a t i o n s d u r i n g t h e
z e r o g SPS nonthrusting periods.
T h e c o n t r o l of the s u b s y s t e m i s a u t o m a t i c with p r o v i s i o n s f o r m a n u a l
override.
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P r e s s u r i z a t i o n Subsystem.
T h e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n s u b s y s t e m c o n s i s t s of two h e l i u m t a n k s , two
h e l i u m p r e s s u r i z i n g v a l v e s , two d u a l p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r a s s e m b l i e s , two
d u a l c h e c k valve a s s e m b l i e s , two p r e s s u r e r e l i e f v a l v e s , and two h e a t
e x c h a n g e r s . T h e c r i t i c a l c o m p o n e n t s a r e redundant to i n c r e a s e reliability.

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Helium T a n k s .
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T h e two helium supply s p h e r i c a l p r e s s u r e v e s s e l s a r e i l o c a t e d i n the
c e n t e r s e c t i o n of the s e r v i c e module.
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Helium P r e s s u r i z i n g V a l v e s .
T h e s e two continuous duty s o l e n o i d - o p e r a t e d v a l v e s a r e n o r m a l l y
c l o s e d to the h e l i u m supply p r e s s u r e . T h e valves a r e e n e r g i z e d open and
s p r i n g - l o a d e d c l o s e d . When the helium s w i t c h e s on p a n e l 20 a r e in the
AUTO p o s i t i o n , the v a l v e s a r e e n e r g i z e d and d e - e n e r g i z e d by the t h r u s t
O N - O F F signal. T h e v a l v e s m a y be m a n u a l l y c o n t r o l l e d by the c r e w ,
u t i l i z i n g the ON and O F F p o s i t i o n of the h e l i u m s w i t c h e s . E a c h valve i s
c o n t r o l l e d individually by a s e p a r a t e switch on p a n e l 20.
E a c h valve c o n t a i n s a position switch which c o n t r o l s a position
i n d i c a t o r above e a c h switch on p a n e l 20. When a valve i s c l o s e d , the p o s i tion switch i s open and the i n d i c a t o r is g r a y ( s a m e c o l o r a s the p a n e l ) .
When a valve is open, the p o s i t i o n switch i s c l o s e d and the i n d i c a t o r h a s
diagonal l i n e s , i n d i c a t i n g the valve i s open.
I n the event of a f a i l u r e i n the a u t o m a t i c m o d e of o p e r a t i o n , the c r e w
m a n u a l l y e n a b l e s the p r e s s u r i z i n g valve o r v a l v e s on p a n e l 20. In the e v e n t
of a p r o b l e m with one of the r e g u l a t i n g u n i t s , the c r e w m a n u a l l y i s o l a t e s the
r e q u i r e d p r e s s u r i z i n g valve.

2.4.2.1.

P r e s s u r e Pegulator Assemblies.
P r F s s u r e r e g u l a t i o n i s a c c o m p l i s h e d by two p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t i n g u n i t s
i n p a r a l l e l , d o w n s t r e a m of e a c h h e l i u m p r e s s u r i z i n g valve. E a c h r e g u l a t o r
unit c o n t a i n s a p r i m a r y and s e c o n d a r y r e g u l a t o r in s e r i e s , and a p r e s s u r e
s u r g e d a m p e r i n s t a l l e d on the i n l e t to e a c h r e g u l a t i n g unit.
T h e p r i m a r y r e g u l a t o r is n o r m a l l y the c o n t r o l l i n g r e g u l a t o r , while the
s e c o n d a r y is n o r m a l l y open d u r i n g a d y n a m i c flow condition. T h e s e c o n d a r y r e g u l a t o r w i l l not b e c o m e a c o n t r o l l i n g r e g u l a t o r until the p r i m a r y ,
due to a p r o b l e m , allows a h i g h e r p r e s s u r e than n o r m a l , and allows the
s e c o n d a r y r e g u l a t o r to function and b e c o m e the c o n t r o l l i n g r e g u l a t o r . A l l
r e g u l a t o r p r e s s u r e s a r e in r e f e r e n c e to a bellows a s s e m b l y t h a t i s vented
to a m b i e n t .
One of the r e g u l a t i n g units i n c o r p o r a t e d i n one of t h e p a r a l l e l p a t h s
i s c o n s i d e r e d the working r e g u l a t o r . T h e r e g u l a t i n g unit i n the r e m a i n i n g
p a r a l l e l path i s n o r m a l l y l o c k e d up when the s y s t e m i s dynamic. T h e
r e g u l a t o r that is n o r m a l l y locked up would not function until the n o r m a l
r e g u l a t o r allowed the r e g u l a t e d h e l i u m p r e s s u r e to d e c r e a s e , due to a
p r o b l e m , and allow t h e n o r m a l l y locked-up r e g u l a t o r to b e c o m e the
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Check Valve A s s e m b l i e s .
E a c h a s s e m b l y c o n t a i n s f o u r independent c h e c k v a l v e s c o n n e c t e d i n a
s e r i e s - p a r a l l e l c o n f i g u r a t i o n which p r o v i d e s added redundancy. T h e c h e c k
v a l v e s will not open until t h e r e i s a 4 - p s i p r e s s u r e d i f f e r e n t i a l between the
c h e c k valve a s s e m b l y i n l e t and o u t l e t l i n e s .

2.4.2.1.5

H e l i u m P r e s s u r e Relief Valves.
T h e p r e s s u r e r e l i e f v a l v e s c o n s i s t of a r e l i e f v a l v e , a b u r s t d i a p h r a g m ,
and a f i l t e r .
I n this e v e n t , e x c e s s i v e h e l i u m a n d / o r p r o p e l l a n t v a p o r r u p t u r e s the
b u r s t d i a p h r a g m and the f i l t e r ( f i l t e r is to be a n o n f r a g m e n t a t i o n type) f i l t e r s
any f r a g m e n t a t i o n . T h e r e l i e f valve o p e n s and v e n t s the a p p l i c a b l e s y s t e m
to s p a c e , a n d w i l l c l o s d and r e s e a l a f t e r the e x c e s s i v e p r e s s u r e h a s r e t u r n e d
to t h e o p e r a t i n g l e v e l . T h e b u r s t d i a p h r a g m p r o v i d e s a m o r e p o s i t i v e s e a l
of h e l i u m than a r e l i e f valve. T h e f i l t e r p r e v e n t s any f r a g m e n t s f r o m the
d i a p h r a g m f r o m e n t e r i n g the r e l i e f valve s e a t .

A p r e s s u r e b l e e d d e v i c e is i n c o r p o r a t e d between t h e b u r s t d i a p h r a g m
a n d r e l i e f valve. T h e b l e e d valve v e n t s the cavity between t h e b u r s t d i a p h r a g m and r e l i e f valve i n the event of any l e a k a g e f r o m the d i a p h r a g m .
T h e b l e e d d e v i c e is n o r m a l l y open and will c l o s e when t h e p r e s s u r e i n c r e a s e s
up to a p r e d e t e r m i n e d p r e s s u r e .
2.4.2.1.6

Heat Exchangers,
E a c h unit is a l i n e - m o u n t e d , c o u n t e r f l o w h e a t e x c h a n g e r c o n s i s t i n g
of a p o r t i o n of t h e h e l i u m p r e s s u r i z a t i o n line, c o i l e d h e l i c a l l y within an
e n l a r g e d s e c t i o n of the p r o p e l l a n t supply line. T h i s a r r a n g e m e n t c a u s e s
t h e h e l i u m g a s , flowing through t h e c o i l e d line, to a p p r o a c h the t e m p e r a t u r e
of t h e p r o p e l l a n t .

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ProDellant Subsvstem.
T h i s s u b s y s t e m c o n s i s t s of two f u e l t a n k s ( s t o r a g e and s u m p ) , two
o x i d i z e r t a n k s ( s t o r a g e and s u m p ) , p r o p e l l a n t feed l i n e s , and b i p r o p e l l a n t
v a l v e as s e m bly

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Propellant Tanks.
T h e total p r o p e l l a n t supply is contained within f o u r h e m i s p h e r i c a l domed c y l i n d r i c a l tanks within t h e s e r v i c e module. T h e s t o r a g e tanks a r e
p r e s s u r i z e d f r o m the h e l i u m supply, a n d a n outlet t r a n s f e r s the p r o p e l l a n t
a n d / o r h e l i u m g a s f r o m the s t o r a g e tanks through t h e i r r e s p e c t i v e t r a n s f e r
l i n e s to the s u m p tanks. A s t a n d p i p e , i n the s u m p t a n k s , a l l o w s the p r o p e l l a n t a n d / o r helium g a s f r o m t h e s t o r a g e tanks to p r e s s u r i z e the s u m p
t a n k s . T h u s , the p r o p e l l a n t s i n the s u m p tanks a r e d i r e c t e d i n the r e t e n t i o n
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T h e r e t e n t i o n r e s e r v o i r s a r e i n s t a l l e d i n the e x i t end of the s u m p
tanks only. T h e u m b r e l l a p r o p e l l a n t r e t e n t i o n s c r e e n s r e t a i n a quantity
of p r o p e l l a n t i n the exit end of t h e s u m p t a n k s , in addition to r e t a i n i n g
p r o p e l l a n t within the r e t e n t i o n r e s e r v o i r can and i n the plumbing f r o m the
s u m p tank o u t l e t to the b i p r o p e l l a n t v a l v e of t h e S P S engine d u r i n g z e r o g
conditions. An ullage m a n e u v e r m u s t be p e r f o r m e d p r i o r to a t h r u s t - o n
s i g n a l to the SPS engine by the S / M RCS. T h e u l l a g e m a n e u v e r is p e r f o r m e d to e n s u r e t h a t no g a s e s a r e r e t a i n e d below o r aft of the r e t e n t i o n
s c r e e n s , i n addition to s e t t l i n g the p r o p e l l a n t s and e n s u r i n g that the
r e t e n t i o n s c r e e n s a r e not damaged.
2.4.2.2.2

Tank Propellant F e e d Lines.


T h e p r o p e l l a n t f e e d l i n e s have flexible bellows a s s e m b l i e s i n s t a l l e d
to p e r m i t a l i g n m e n t of the tank f e e d plumbing to the engine i n t e r f a c e
plumbing.

2.4.2.3

B i p r o p e l l a n t Valve A s s e m b l y .
T h e b i p r o p e l l a n t v a l v e a s s e m b l y c o n s i s t s of two g a s e o u s n i t r o g e n
(GN2) p r e s s u r e v e s s e l s , two i n j e c t o r p r e v a l v e s , two GN2 r e g u l a t o r s , t w o
GN2 r e l i e f v a l v e s , f o u r solenoid c o n t r o l v a l v e s , f o u r a c t u a t o r s , and
eight p r o p e l l a n t b a l l v a l v e s .

2.4.2.3.1

G a s e o u s N i t r o g e n (GN2) P r e s s u r e V e s s e l s .
Two GN2 tanks a r e mounted on the b i p r o p e l l a n t v a l v e a s s e m b l y that
supply p r e s s u r e to t h e i n j e c t o r p r e v a l v e s . One GN2 tank i s in the p r i m a r y
p n e u m a t i c c o n t r o l s y s t e m A and the r e m a i n i n g GN2 tank i s i n the s e c o n d a r y
pneum'atic c o n t r o l s y s t e m B.

2.4.2.3.2

Inj e c t o r Pr e v a l v e s

T h e i n j e c t o r p r e v a l v e s a r e two-position s o l e n o i d - o p e r a t e d v a l v e s ,
one f o r e a c h p n e u m a t i c c o n t r o l s y s t e m and i d e n t i f i e d as A and B. T h e
valve i s e n e r g i z e d open and s p r i n g - l o a d e d c l o s e d . T h e i n j e c t o r p r e v a l v e
i s opened upon c o m m a n d f r o m the c r e w , p a n e l 3, p r i o r to a n engine
t h r u s t i n g p e r i o d . T h e i n j e c t o r p r e v a l v e s e n e r g i z e d open allows GN2
supply tank p r e s s u r e to flow to a n o r i f i c e and on i n t o the r e g u l a t o r .
2. 4.2.3.3

GN2 P r e s s u r e R e g u l a t o r s .
A s i n g l e - s t a g e r e g u l a t o r is i n s t a l l e d i n e a c h p n e u m a t i c c o n t r o l
s y s t e m between the i n j e c t o r p r e v a l v e s and the s o l e n o i d c o n t r o l v a l v e s . T h e
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GN2 Relief Valves.

A p r e s s u r e r e l i e f valve is i n s t a l l e d i n e a c h p n e u m a t i c c o n t r o l s y s t e m ,
d o w n s t r e a m of the GN2 p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r s , to l i m i t the p r e s s u r e applied
to t h e solenoid c o n t r o l v a l v e s i n t h e event a GN2 p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r m a l functioned open. T h e o r i f i c e , between the i n j e c t o r p r e v a l v e a n d r e g u l a t o r ,
is i n s t a l l e d to r e s t r i c t the flow a n d a l l o w the r e l i e f valve to r e l i e v e the
p r e s s u r e i n event the r e g u l a t o r fails to open, p r e v e n t i n g any d a m a g e to the
solenoid control valves a n d / o r actuators.
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GN2 Solenoid C o n t r o l Valves.


F o u r s o l e n o i d - o p e r a t e d , t h r e e - w a y , two-position c o n t r o l v a l v e s a r e
u t i l i z e d f o r a c t u a t o r c o n t r o l . Two solenoid c o n t r o l v a l v e s a r e l o c a t e d
d o w n s t r e a m of the GN2 r e g u l a t o r s i n e a c h p n e u m a t i c c o n t r o l s y s t e m . T h e
two s o l e n o i d c o n t r o l v a l v e s i n the p r i m a r y s y s t e m a r e identified i n 1 and 2 ,
and t h e two i n the s e c o n d a r y s y s t e m a r e identified as 3 a n d 4. T h e two
s o l e n o i d c o n t r o l v a l v e s i n the p r i m a r y s y s t e m c o n t r o l the a c t u a t o r and b a l l
v a l v e s 1 and 2 . T h e two s o l e n o i d c o n t r o l v a l v e s in the s e c o n d a r y s y s t e m
c o n t r o l the a c t u a t o r and b a l l v a l v e s 3 a n d 4. T h e SPS t h r u s t ON-OFF c o m m a n d c o n t r o l s the e n e r g i z i n g o r d e - e n e r g i z i n g of a l l f o u r solenoid c o n t r o l
valves.

2.4.2.3.6

GN2 B a l l Valve A c t u a t o r s .
F o u r p i s t o n - t y p e , p n e u m a t i c a l l y o p e r a t e d a c t u a t o r s a r e u t i l i z e d to
c o n t r o l t h e e i g h t p r o p e l l a n t b a l l v a l v e s . E a c h a c t u a t o r p i s t o n is m e c h a n i c a l l y c o n n e c t e d t o a p a i r of p r o p e l l a n t b a l l v a l v e s ; one f u e l and one
o x i d i z e r . Wben the solenoid c o n t r o l v a l v e s a r e opened, p n e u m a t i c p r e s s u r e is a p p l i e d to the opening s i d e of the a c t u a t o r s . T h e s p r i n g p r e s s u r e ,
on the c l o s i n g s i d e , i s o v e r c o m e a n d the a c t u a t o r piston m o v e s . Utilizing
a r a c k and pinion g e a r , l i n e a r m o t i o n of the a c t u a t o r connecting a r m i s
c o n v e r t e d i n t o r o t a r y motion, which opens t h e p r o p e l l a n t b a l l valves.
When the engine f i r i n g s i g n a l i s r e m o v e d f r o m the solenoid c o n t r o l v a l v e s ,
the s o l e n o i d c o n t r o l v a l v e s c l o s e r e m o v i n g p n e u m a t i c p r e s s u r e s o u r c e
f r o m t h e opening s i d e of the a c t u a t o r s . T h e a c t u a t o r c l o s i n g s i d e s p r i n g
p r e s s u r e now f o r c e s the a c t u a t o r p i s t o n to m o v e i n the o p p o s i t e d i r e c t i o n ,
c a u s i n g the p r o p e l l a n t b a l l valves to c l o s e . T h e p i s t o n m o v e m e n t f o r c e s
the r e m a i n i n g GN2, on the opening s i d e of the a c t u a t o r , b a c k through t h e
solenoid c o n t r o l v a l v e s w h e r e they a r e vented o v e r b o a r d .

2.4.2.3.7

Bipropellant Valves.
T h e e i g h t p r o p e l l a n t b a l l v a l v e s a r e u s e d to d i s t r i b u t e f u e l and
o x i d i z e r to the engine i n j e c t o r a s s e m b l y . F o u r linked p a i r s , e a c h p a i r
c o n s i s t i n g of one f u e l and one o x i d i z e r b a l l valve c o n t r o l l e d by a s i n g l e
a c t u a t o r , a r e a r r a n g e d in a s e r i e s - p a r a l l e l configuration. T h e p a r a l l e l
a r r a n g e m e n t p r o v i d e s redundancy to e n s u r e engine ignition, and the
s e r i e s a r r a n g e m e n t to' e n s u r e t h r u s t t e r m i n a t i o n . When the a c t u a t o r s

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a r e opened, e a c h p r o p e l l a n t b a l l valve is r o t a t e d , t h e r e b y aligning the b a l l
to a p o s i t i o n that allows p r o p e l l a n t s to flow to the engine i n j e c t o r a s s e m b l y .
T h e m e c h a n i c a l a r r a n g e m e n t is s u c h that the o x i d i z e r b a l l v a l v e s m a i n t a i n
a n 8 - d e g r e e l e a d o v e r the f u e l b a l l valves upon opening, which r e s u l t s i n
s m o o t h e r engine s t a r t i n g t r a n s i e n t s . E a c h p a i r of p r o p e l l a n t v a l v e s
i n c o r p o r a t e s a p o t e n t i o m e t e r d r i v e g e a r and housing. E a c h housing c o n t a i n s
two p o t e n t i o m e t e r s that a r e m e c h a n i c a l l y driven: one p r o v i d e s a n e l e c t r i c a l
s i g n a l c o n v e r t e d i n t o a v i s u a l indication of valve p o s i t i o n of p a n e l 2 0 , and
the r e m a i n i n g p r o v i d e s a s i g n a l to t e l e m e t r y .

2 . 4 . 2 . 3.8

Engine P r o p e l l a n t L i n e s .
I n t e g r a l p r o p e l l a n t l i n e s a r e utilized, on t h e engine, to r o u t e e a c h
p r o p e l l a n t f r o m the i n t e r f a c e points i n the g i m b a l p l a n e a r e a to the p r o p e l l a n t engine gimbaling, o r i f i c e s f o r a d j u s t m e n t of o x i d i z e r / f u e l r a t i o ,
and s c r e e n s f o r keeping p a r t i c l e c o n t a m i n a n t s f r o m e n t e r i n g the engine.

2.4.2.4

Engine I n j e c t o r .
T h e i n j e c t o r is bolted to the a b l a t i v e t h r u s t c h a m b e r a t t a c h pad.
P r o p e l l a n t d i s t r i b u t i o n to the i n j e c t o r o r i f i c e s , on the c o m b u s t i o n f a c e of
the i n j e c t o r , is a c c o m p l i s h e d through c o n c e n t r i c annuli m a c h i n e d in the
f a c e of the i n j e c t o r a s s e m b l y and c o v e r e d by c o n c e n t r i c c l o s e o u t r i n g s .
P r o p e l l a n t d i s t r i b u t i o n to t h e annuli is a c c o m p l i s h e d through a l t e r n a t e
r a d i a l m a n i f o l d s welded to the b a c k s i d e of the i n j e c t o r body. T h e i n j e c t o r is r e g e n e r a t i v e l y cooled a n d baffled to p r o v i d e c o m b u s t i o n stability.
T h e f u e l and o x i d i z e r o r i f i c e s i m p i n g e upon e a c h o t h e r , a t o m i z e , and
i g n i t e due to h y p e r g o l i c r e a c t i o n .

2.4.2.5

Ablative Combustion C h a m b e r .
T h e a b l a t i v e c o m b u s t i o n c h a m b e r m a t e r i a l extends f r o m the i n j e c t o r
a t t a c h pad to the n o z z l e e x t e n s i o n a t t a c h pad. T h e a b l a t i v e m a t e r i a l
c o n s i s t s of a l i n e r , a l a y e r of insulation, i n t e g r a l m e t a l a t t a c h f l a n g e s f o r
mounting the i n j e c t o r and nozzle e x t e n s i o n , and s t r u c t u r a l o u t e r r e i n f o r c e ment. T h e only r e s t r i c t i o n on a r e s t a r t is dependent upon the SPS WALL
T E M P HI caution and w a r n i n g light, on p a n e l 11, m o n i t o r i n g the o u t s i d e
w a l l t e m p e r a t u r e a t the t h r o a t .

2.4.2.6

Nozzle Extension.
T h e b e l l - c o n t o u r e d , n o z z l e e x t e n s i o n is bolted to the a b l a t i v e t h r u s t
c h a m b e r exit a r e a . T h e n o z z l e e x t e n s i o n is r a d i a n t - c o o l e d and c o n t a i n s an
e x t e r n a l s t i f f e n e r to p r o v i d e additional s t r e n g t h .

2.4.2.7

F l i g h t Combustion Stability Monitor (FCSM).


The FCSM i a a n a c c e l e r o m e t e r p a c k a g e , mounted to the SPS engine
i n j e c t o r , to m o n i t o r the engine f o r v i b r a t i o n buildup c h a r a c t e r i s t i c of
c o m b u s t i o n instability.

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T h e t h r e e a c c e l e r o m e t e r s p r o v i d e s i g n a l s i n t o a n FCSM box a s s e m b l y
which a m p l i f i e s i t and, when the v i b r a t i o n g - l e v e l e x c e e d s 180 g ' s peak to
p e a k f o r 70*20 m i l l i s e c o n d s , a l e v e l d e t e c t o r t r i g g e r s a power switch gating
p o w e r to t h e s u m m i n g logic. T h e stability m o n i t o r w i l l m o n i t o r only i n a
f r e q u e n c y r a n g e w h e r e i n s t a b i l i t y would o c c u r ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y 600 to 5000
cycles p e r second).
T h e s u m m i n g l o g i c , i f t h e r e a r e two o r m o r e rough c o m b u s t i o n
s i g n a l s r e c e i v e d f r o m the n o r m a l l y c l o s e d c o n t a c t s , w i l l open r e m o v i n g
p o w e r f r o m the G&N and SCS d r i v e r logic; and w i l l c l o s e t h e n o r m a l l y open
c o n t a c t s p r o v i d i n g a ground to the S P S ROUGH ECO caution and w a r n i n g
light, on p a n e l 10, i n f o r m i n g the c r e w the S P S engine w a s s h u t down due to
combustion instability.
T h e FCSM t r i g g e r c i r c u i t s will p r o v i d e power to t h e voting logic
r e l a y s continuously o n c e u n s t a b l e c o m b u s t i o n is s e n s e d ; and p o w e r r e m a i n s
a p p l i e d to t h e voting logic r e l a y s even though the engine is shut down,
u n s t a b l e c o m b u s t i o n i s no l o n g e r s e n s e d , and the SPS ROUGH ECO r e m a i n s
illuminated.
When the engine i s s h u t down to u n s t a b l e c o m b u s t i o n and to r e m o v e
power f r o m t h e voting logic r e l a y s , t h e c r e w would p l a c e a n y one of the
following s w i t c h e s to the p o s i t i o n i n d i c a t e d to r e s e t t h e FCSM voting logic:
a. AUTO-OVERRIDE s w i t c h e s to OVERRIDE.
b. A V s w i t c h to O F F .
c. ATTITUDE-MONITOR-ENTRY s w i t c h to e i t h e r MONITOR o r
ENTRY.
d. FCSM SCS and G & N s w i t c h e s to RESET/OVERRIDE.
When the FCSM i s r e s e t , t h e S P S ROUGH ECO light on p a n e l 10 will
not be i l l u m i n a t e d .
T h e RESET/OVERRIDE s w i t c h e s , on p a n e l 2 , p r o v i d e a b y p a s s
c a p a b i l i t y of t h e FCSM s y s t e m . With the FCSM RESET/OVERRIDE
s w i t c h e s , on p a n e l 2 , i n the RESET/OVERRIDE position, p o w e r i s not
p r o v i d e d to the FCSM box and s u m m i n g logic a s s e m b l i e s r e n d e r i n g the
FCSM i n o p e r a t i v e as w e l l a s t h e S P S ROUGH E C O c a u t i o n a n d w a r n i n g
light o n p a n e l 10. If u n s t a b l e c o m b u s t i o n o c c u r s , the engine c o n t i n u e s to
thrust.
T h e FCSM box a s s e m b l y and s u m m i n g logic a s s e m b l y r e c e i v e s power
f r o m the SCS through the following s w i t c h e s :
a. Mode s e l e c t s w i t c h to G & N o r SCS m o d e , p a n e l 8.
b. ATTITUDE-MONITOR-ENTRY s w i t c h to ATTITUDE, p a n e l 8.
c. AV s w i t c h to AV p o s i t i o n , p a n e l 8.
d. FCSM G & N , RESET/OVERRIDE s w i t c h to G&N p o s i t i o n , p a n e l 2 .
e. FCSM SCS, R E S E T / O V E R N D E switch to SCS position, p a n e l 2 .

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SPS E l e c t r i c a l Heaters.
T w e n t y - s i x e l e c t r i c a l s t r i p h e a t e r s a r e employed on the p r o p e l l a n t
line b r a c k e t s , f u e l and o x i d i z e r h e a t e x c h a n g e r s , p r o p e l l a n t u t i l i z a t i o n
valve, b i p r o p e l l a n t valve a s s e m b l y , and the i n j e c t o r tubes. T h e s e e l e c t i r c a l s t r i p h e a t e r s a r e employed to c o n t r o l the t e m p e r a t u r e of the e n t i r e
a f t bulkhead and engine a r e a s , thus the p r o p e l l a n t s .
T h e s t r i p h e a t e r s a r e c o n t r o l l e d as a n o r m a l m a n u a l function of t h e
c r e w , on p a n e l 19 ( f i g u r e 2.4-2), utilizing t h e S P S HEATER switch. T h e
c r e w w i l l p l a c e the switch to position A o r B when the p r o p e l l a n t t e m p e r a t u r e i n d i c a t o r , on p a n e l 20, r e a d s - 4 0 F ( l o w e r r e d line indication) which
is equivalent to a p r o p e l l a n t t e m p e r a t u r e of t40"F.
The propellant t e m p e r a t u r e r e a d o u t i s d e r i v e d f r o m the engine f u e l - f e e d line m e a s u r e m e n t
( f i g u r e 2.4-1).
T h e c r e w w i l l p l a c e the S P S HEATER switch to O F F when
the p r o p e l l a n t t e m p e r a t u r e i n d i c a t o r , on p a n e l 20, r e a d s t 8 0 ' F ( u p p e r r e d
line indication) which is equivalent to a p r o p e l l a n t t e m p e r a t u r e of t 1 2 0 " 1 .

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e l e m e n t s (A) w i l l r e c e i v e 28 vdc. When the SPS HEATER s w i t c h i s placed to
p o s i t i o n B, a l l 26 heating e l e m e n t s (B) w i l l r e c e i v e 2 8 vdc. T h e O F F p o s i tion of the SPS HEATER switch r e m o v e s a l l e l e c t r i c a l p o w e r f r o m the SPS
heating elements.
2.4.2.9

T h r u s t Mount A s s e m b l i e s .
T h e t h r u s t m o u n t a s s e m b l y c o n s i s t s of a g i m b a l r i n g , engine-tov e h i c l e mounting p a d s , and g i m b a l r i n g - t o - c o m b u s t i o n c h a m b e r a s s e m b l y
s u p p o r t s . T h e t h r u s t s t r u c t u r e is c a p a b l e of providing 1 8 . 5 d e g r e e s
i n c l i n a t i o n about the Z-axis and *7.5 d e g r e e s about t h e Y - a x i s .

2.4.2.9.1

G i m b a l Actuator.
T h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l of the s e r v i c e p r o p u l s i o n engine i s a c h i e v e d by
dual- , s e r v o - , electro-mechanical actuators. The gimbal actuators a r e
c a p a b l e of p r o v i d i n g c o n t r o l a r o u n d the Z - Z a x i s (yaw) of 7 ( t 1 / 2 , - 0 )
d e g r e e s i n e i t h e r d i r e c t i o n f r o m a t 4 - d e g r e e null offset, and a r o u n d the
Y - Y a x i s (pitch) of 6 ( + 1 / 2 , - 0 ) d e g r e e s i n e i t h e r d i r e c t i o n f r o m a z e r o d e g r e e null offset. T h e r e a s o n f o r the 4 - d e g r e e o f f s e t to t h e t Y a x i s is
due to the offset c e n t e r of m a s s i n the s p a c e c r a f t .
E a c h a c t u a t o r a s s e m b l y ( f i g u r e 2.4-3) c o n s i s t s of f o u r e l e c t r o m a g n e t i c
p a r t i c l e c l u t c h e s , two d - c m o t o r s , a b u l l g e a r , j a c k s c r e w and r a m , b a l l
nut, f o u r l i n e a r p o s i t i o n t r a n s d u c e r s , and two velocity g e n e r a t o r s . T h e
a c t u a t o r a s s e m b l y i s a s e a l e d unit and e n c l o s e t h o s e p o r t i o n s p r o t r u d i n g
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F i g u r e 2.4-3.

SPS E l e c t r o - M e c h a n i c a l G i m b a l A c t u a t o r

One m o t o r a n d a p a i r of c l u t c h e s ( e x t e n d a n d r e t r a c t ) a r e i d e n t i f i e d
a s s y s t e m No. 1, and t h e r e m a i n i n g m o t o r a n d p a i r of c l u t c h e s ( e x t e n d and
r e t r a c t ) a r e identified a s s y s t e m No. 2 within t h e s p e c i f i c a c t u a t o r .
An o v e r and u n d e r c u r r e n t r e l a y is e m p l o y e d f o r e a c h p r i m a r y g i m b a l
m o t o r ( f i g u r e 2.4-4), and is c o n t r o l l e d individually by a switch on p a n e l 3 .
When t h e p r i m a r y GIMBAL MOTORS s w i t c h e s a r e p l a c e d to t h e START
p o s i t i o n , p o w e r is a p p l i e d to t h e m o t o r - d r i v e n switch within t h e over and
u n d e r c u r r e n t r e l a y of the p r i m a r i e s . T h e m o t o r s w i t c h then s u p p l i e s p o w e r
f r o m t h e m a i n b u s A to the g i m b a l m o t o r . When t h e s w i t c h is r e l e a s e d , i t
s p r i n g - l o a d s to t h e ON p o s i t i o n which a c t i v a t e s the o v e r and u n d e r c u r r e n t
s e n s i n g c i r c u i t r y of the p r i m a r y r e l a y which m o n i t o r s t h e c u r r e n t to the
gimbal motor.
T h e o v e r and u n d e r c u r r e n t r e l a y of the p r i m a r i e s a r e u t i l i z e d to
m o n i t o r the c u r r e n t to t h e g i m b a l m o t o r due to t h e v a r i a b l e c u r r e n t flow
to t h e g i m b a l m o t o r t h a t is dependent upon t h e g i m b a l a n g l e change r e q u i r e d .

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Using No. 1 yaw s y s t e m as a n e x a m p l e , and identifying the u p p e r
m o t o r and c l u t c h e s in f i g u r e 2.4-3 a s s y s t e m No. 1 , the o p e r a t i o n of the
c u r r e n t m o n i t o r i n g s y s t e m is as follows:
a. If t h e r e l a y s e n s e s a n o v e r o r u n d e r c u r r e n t to g i m b a l m o t o r No. 1,
the m o n i t o r c i r c u i t r y within t h e r e l a y will d r i v e the m o t o r - d r i v e n switch,
r e m o v i n g p o w e r f r o m g i m b a l m o t o r No. 1.
b. S i m u l t a n e o u s l y , a f a i l s e n s e s i g n a l is s e n t f r o m t h e r e l a y , the SCS,
which opens r e l a y K13 r e m o v i n g inputs f r o m the No. 1 c l u t c h e s a n d c l o s e s
r e l a y K14 applying inputs to the No. 2 c l u t c h e s within the s a m e a c t u a t o r ;
and the top c o n t a c t of K12 opens and t h e bottom c o n t a c t of K12 c l o s e s f o r
TVC m o n i t o r .
c. S i m u l t a n e o u s l y a s i g n a l is s e n t to i l l u m i n a t e a caution and w a r n i n g
light on p a n e l 11, to i n d i c a t e the p r i m a r y g i m b a l m o t o r h a s failed.
T h e p r i m a r y s w i t c h e s on p a n e l 3 a r e then p l a c e d i n t h e O F F position.
N o r m a l l y the OFF p o s i t i o n is u s e d to s h u t down the g i m b a l m o t o r s upon
the c o m p l e t i o n of a t h r u s t i n g p e r i o d .
T h e No. 2 s y s t e m s employ a 7 0 - a m p c i r c u i t b r e a k e r t h a t is located
in the s e r v i c e m o d u l e n e a r the SPS power d i s t r i b u t i o n box.
Using No. 2 yaw s y s t e m as an e x a m p l e ( f i g u r e 2.4-4), the o p e r a t i o n
of t h e c u r r e n t m o n i t o r i n g s y s t e m is a s follows:
a. When the s e c o n d a r y GIMBAL MOTORS s w i t c h e s a r e p l a c e d to the
START p o s i t i o n , p o w e r is applied to the m o t o r - d r i y e n s w i t c h within the
o v e r and u n d e r c u r r e n t r e l a y of the s e c o n d a r i e s . The m o t o r switch then
s u p p l i e s p o w e r f r o m the m a i n b u s B through t h e 7 0 - a m p c i r c u i t b r e a k e r ,
and t h r o u g h the m o t o r - d r i v e n s w i t c h to the s e c o n d a r y g i m b a l m o t o r .
b. When the s e c o n d a r y s w i t c h is r e l e a s e d , i t s p r i n g - l o a d s to the ON
p o s i t i o n w h i c h ' p e r f o r m s no functions on the s e c o n d a r i e s .
c. T h e 7 0 - a m p c i r c u i t b r e a k e r will m o n i t o r the c u r r e n t to the s e c o n d a r y
g i m b a l m o t o r ; and i f a c u r r e n t of 70 a m p s i s s e n s e d , the c i r c u i t b r e a k e r in
the s e r v i c e m o d u l e w i l l r e m o v e p o w e r f r o m the s e c o n d a r y g i m b a l m o t o r .
d. T h e r e is no f a i l s e n s e s i g n a l s e n t to the s t a b i l i z a t i o n and c o n t r o l
s y s t e m , a n d no i l l u m i n a t i o n of the c a u t i o n and w a r n i n g light on p a n e l 11 f r o m
the s e c o n d a r y s y s t e m .
e. If the No. 2 s y s t e m h a s f a i l e d due to a n o v e r c u r r e n t , the c i r c u i t
b r e a k e r r e m o v e s power f r o m g i m b a l m o t o r No. 2 only, a n d t h a t s p e c i f i c
a c t u a t o r i s i n o p e r a t i v e i f the No. 1 s y s t e m h a s p r e v i o u s l y failed.
T h e s e c o n d a r y s w i t c h e s on p a n e l 3 a r e then p l a c e d to O F F position.
N o r m a l l y , t h e O F F p o s i t i o n is u s e d to s h u t down the g i m b a l m o t o r s upon the
c o m p l e t i o n of a t h r u s t i n g p e r i o d .
T h e c l u t c h e s a r e of a m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e type. T h e g i m b a l m o t o r d r i v e
g e a r m e s h e s with the g e a r on the c l u t c h housing. T h e g e a r s on e a c h
c l u t c h housing m e s h and as a r e s u l t , the clutch housings c o u n t e r r o t a t e .
T h e c u r r e n t input is applied to the e l e c t r o - m a g n e t mounted to the r o t a t i n g
c l u t c h housing f r o m the s t a b i l i z a t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m o r i n the guidance and
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K9 CONTROLLED BY SPS THRUSI ON4FF LOGIC


K10. K11. K12. K13 AND K14 YIOVvN PRIOR TO GIMBAL MOTOR STAR1

I F THE OVER AND UNDER CURRENT RELAY FOR YAW GIMBAL


MOTOR NO. 1 SENYS AN OVER OR UNDER CURRENT, THE
REMY SIGNAL OPENS K13 TO CLUTCHES, K13 TOP CONTACT
OPENS LOWER CLOSES FOR TLM, K13 CLOSES TO CLUTCHES,
K1Z TOP CONTACT OPENS, LOWER CLOSES.
K10. K11. K13 and K14 ARE ALW CONTROLLED BY CLOCKWISE
ROTATION OF TRANSLATION CONTROL WITH DaTA V MODE SELECTED
REFERRED TO AS MANUM THRUST VfCTOR CONTROL

CURRENT

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c u r r e n t i s applied to the e l e c t r o - m a g n e t of the extend and r e t r a c t clutches
when the t h r u s t v e c t o r POWER s w i t c h e s , on panel 24, a r e on, which
p r e v e n t s the engine f r o m moving during the boost p h a s e of the m i s s i o n with
the g i m b a l m o t o r s O F F . A 246 foot-pound f o r c e would be r e q u i r e d on the
engine to o v e r c o m e the q u i e s c e n t c u r r e n t (equivalent to 1.53 g) in the
clutches. T h e g i m b a l m o t o r s will be t u r n e d on, p r i o r to jettisoning the
launch e s c a p e t o w e r , to s u p p o r t the S P S a b o r t c r i t e r i a a f t e r the launch
e s c a p e t o w e r h a s been j e t t i s o n e d , a n d will be t u r n e d O F F a s soon a s p o s s i b l e
to r e d u c e the h e a t p r o b l e m that o c c u r s due to the g i m b a l m o t o r s d r i v i n g the
clutch housings. With q u i e s c e n t c u r r e n t applied, i t c r e a t e s a f r i c t i o n f o r c e
in the clutch housing that c r e a t e s h e a t , which i f allowed t o rise t o a high
t e m p e r a t u r e the e l e c t r o - magnet would l o o s e i t s m a g n e t i s m capability; thus
r e n d e r i n g that s e t of clutches inoperative. T h i s p r o b l e m o c c u r s only d u r i n g
boost, not d u r i n g the n o r m a l S P S b u r n s .
P r i o r to any t h r u s t i n g p e r i o d s the thumbwheels on panel 6 c a n be u s e d
to position the engine. T h e t h r u s t - o n s i g n a l m a y b e provided by the G & N
through the SCS, o r by SCS only. In e i t h e r m o d e the c u r r e n t input r e q u i r e d
( t o m a i n t a i n the engine t h r u s t v e c t o r through the c e n t e r of m a s s ) to the
c l u t c h e s will i n c r e a s e above the q u i e s c e n t c u r r e n t which i n c r e a s e s the
c u r r e n t i n the e l e c t r o - m a g n e t s that a r e rotating with the clutch housings.
T h e d r y powder m a g n e t i c p a r t i c l e s have the ability to b e c o m e m a g n e t i z e d
v e r y r e a d i l y a s w e l l as becoming demagnetized as readily. T h e m a g n e t i c
p a r t i c l e s i n c r e a s e the f r i c t i o n f o r c e between the rotating housing a n d the
flywheel, c a u s i n g the flywheel to r o t a t e . T h e flywheel a r r a n g e m e n t i s
a t t a c h e d t o the clutch output s h a f t allowing the clutch s h a f t to d r i v e the bull
g e a r . T h e bull g e a r d r i v e s a b a l l nut which d r i v e s the a c t u a t o r j a c k - s h a f t
to a n extend or r e t r a c t position, depending upon which clutch housing
e l e c t r o y m a g n e t the c u r r e n t input is supplied to. T h e l a r g e r the excitation
c u r r e n t , the h i g h e r the clutch shaft r o t a t i o n r a t e .
M e s h e d with the b a l l nut pinion g e a r a r e two r a t e t r a n s d u c e r s of the
t a c h o m e t e r type. When the ball nut is rotated, the r a t e t r a n s d u c e r s u p p l i e s
a feedback into the s u m m i n g network of the t h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l Logic to
c o n t r o l the d r i v i n g r a t e s of the j a c k s c r e w ( a c t i n g as a dynamic b r a k e to
p r e v e n t o v e r o r u n d e r c o r r e c t i n g ) , one t r a n s d u c e r f o r e a c h s y s t e m .
T h e j a c k s c r e w contains f o u r position t r a n s d u c e r s , all a r r a n g e d f o r
l i n e a r m o t i o n a n d a l l connected t o a s i n g l e yoke. One of the position t r a n s d u c e r s is u s e d to provide a feedback t o the s u m m i n g network of t r a n s d u c e r
feedback. The two feedbacks to the s u m m i n g network r e d u c e the output
c u r r e n t to the clutch, r e s u l t i n g i n a p r o p o r t i o n a l r a t e change to the d e s i r e d
g i m b a l a n g l e position and r e t u r n s to a q u i e s c e n t c u r r e n t .
One position t r a n s d u c e r p r o v i d e s a s i g n a l to the v i s u a l display on
panel 6. One of the position t r a n s d u c e r s p r o v i d e s a f e e d b a c k to the redundant
s u m m i n g network of the t h r u s t v e c t o r logic f o r the redundant clutches. T h e
r e m a i n i n g position t r a n s d u c e r is not p r e s e n t l y utilized.

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T h e s p a c e c r a f t d e s i r e d motion, thumbwheel positioning, engine n o z z l e
p o s i t i o n , t h r u s t v e c t o r p o s i t i o n , g i m b a l p o s i t i o n d i s p l a y i n d i c a t o r and a c t u a t o r r a m m o v e m e n t is identified i n f i g u r e 2. 4-5.

A snubbing d e v i c e p r o v i d e s a h a r d s t o p f o r a n additional I - d e g r e e
t r a v e l beyond the n o r m a l g i m b a l l i m i t s .
Manual t h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l m a y be obtained by the c r e w p l a c i n g the
t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l c l o c k w i s e . T h i s w i l l open c o n t a c t s K10 and K13 and
c l o s e c o n t a c t s K11 and K14, allowing the r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l to p r o v i d e the
c r e w with m a n u a l t h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l .
2.4.2.10

P r o p e l l a n t Utilization and Gauging S u b s y s t e m (PUGS).


T h e s u b s y s t e m c o n s i s t s of eight p r o p e l l a n t quantity s e n s o r s , a p r o p e l l a n t u t i l i z a t i o n v a l v e , a c o n t r o l unit, and a d i s p l a y unit ( f i g u r e s 2.4-6
and 2.4-7).

2.4.2.

10. 1

Quantity Sensing, Computing, and Indicating S y s t e m .


P r o p e l l a n t quantity i s m e a s u r e d by two s e p a r a t e s e n s i n g s y s t e m s :
p r i m a r y and a u x i l i a r y . T h e p r i m a r y quantity s e n s o r s a r e c y l i n d r i c a l
c a p a c i t a n c e p r o b e s , mounted a x i a l l y i n e a c h tank. I n t h e o x i d i z e r t a n k s ,
t h e p r o b e s c o n s i s t of a p a i r of c o n c e n t r i c e l e c t r o d e s with o x i d i z e r u s e d as
t h e d i e l e c t r i c . I n the f u e l t a n k s , a p y r e x g l a s s p r o b e , c o a t e d with s i l v e r
on t h e i n s i d e , is u s e d as one conductor of the c a p a c i t o r . F u e l on the outs i d e of t h e p r o b e i s the o t h e r c o n d u c t o r . T h e p y r e x g l a s s itself f o r m s t h e
d i e l e c t r i c . T h e a u x i l i a r y s y s t e m u t i l i z e s point s e n s o r s mounted a t i n t e r v a l s
a l o n g t h e p r i m a r y p r o b e s to p r o v i d e a s t e p function i m p e d a n c e change
when t h e liquid l e v e l p a s s e s t h e i r l o c a t i o n c e n t e r l i n e .
P r i m a r y p r o p e l l a n t m e a s u r e m e n t i s a c c o m p l i s h e d by the p r o b e s
c a p a c i t a n c e being a l i n e a r function of p r o p e l l a n t height.
A u x i l i a r y p r o p e l l a n t m e a s u r e m e n t is a c c o m p l i s h e d by l o c a t i n g the
p r o p e l l a n t l e v e l with point s e n s o r s . E a c h point s e n s o r c o n s i s t s of c o n c e n t r i c m e t a l r i n g s , s e v e n in the s t o r a g e tanks and eight i n the s u m p t a n k s .
T h e r i n g s p r e s e n t a v a r i a b l e i m p e d a n c e , depending on w h e t h e r they a r e
c o v e r e d o r u n c o v e r e d by the p r o p e l l a n t s . When the p r o p e l l a n t s a r e between
point s e n s o r s , the p r o p e l l a n t s r e m a i n i n g a r e i n t e g r a t e d by a r a t e flow
g e n e r a t o r which i n t e g r a t e s the s e r v o s a t a r a t e p r o p o r t i o n a l to the n o r m a l
flow r a t e of the f u e l and o x i d i z e r . A m o d e s e l e c t o r s e n s e s when the p r o p e l l a n t c r o s s e s a s e n s o r and c h a n g e s t h e a u x i l i a r y s e r v o s f r o m the flow
r a t e g e n e r a t o r m o d e to the position m o d e , t h e s y s t e m m o v e s to the location
s p e c i f i e d by t h e d i g i t a l - t o - a n a l o g c o n v e r t e r f o r 3 / 4 second to c o r r e c t f o r
any d i f f e r e n c e . T h e s y s t e m then r e t u r n s t o the flow r a t e g e n e r a t o r m o d e
until t h e next point s e n s o r is r e a c h e d . F i g u r e s 2. 4 - 8 and 2 . 4 - 9 i l l u s t r a t e
p o i n t s e n s o r l o c a t i o n s t h a t a r e c o v e r e d by p r o p e l l a n t s . T h e nonsequential
p a t t e r n d e t e c t o r functions to d e t e c t f a l s e o r faulty s e n s o r s i g n a l s . If a
s e n s o r h a s failed, the i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m t h a t s e n s o r i s blocked f r o m t h e
s y s t e m , p r e v e n t i n g d i s r u p t i o n of s y s t e m computation.

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When a THRUST-ON s i g n a l is p r o v i d e d with the SENSOR s e l e c t s w i t c h
i n the PRIMARY o r NORMAL position, the c r e w d i s p l a y digital r e a d o u t s ,
and u n b a l a n c e d i s p l a y w i l l not change f o r 4 . 5 i 1 . 0 s e c o n d s to allow f o r
p r o p e l l a n t settling. However, T L M w i l l r e c e i v e t h e s a m e s i g n a l a s upon
c o m p l e t i o n of t h e l a s t f i r i n g a f t e r a p p r o x i m a t e l y one s e c o n d of SPS THRUSTON.
When the THRUST-ON s i g n a l is p r o v i d e d wi'th the SENSOR s e l e c t
s w i t c h i n AUXILIARY position, t h e c r e w d i s p l a y digital r e a d o u t s and TLM
will r e c e i v e a change in i n f o r m a t i o n i m m e d i a t e l y which i s g e n e r a t e d f r o m
a flow r a t e i n t e g r a t o r t h a t s i m u l a t e s t h e n o m i n a l flow r a t e and t r a n s m i t s
this a s quantity i n f o r m a t i o n to the c r e w d i s p l a y s and TLM. T h e c r e w
d i g i t a l r e a d o u t s , unbalance d i s p l a y , and T L M will not be updated to the
p r o p e l l a n t f r o m a point s e n s o r f o r 4 . 5 i l . O s e c o n d s a f t e r THRUST-ON.
When the THRUST-ON s i g n a l is p r o v i d e d p l u s 4. 5 i l . O s e c o n d s , i f a point
s e n s o r is u n c o v e r e d the c r e w digital r e a d o u t s , unbalance d i s p l a y , a n d T L M
w i l l b e updated to the p r o p e l l a n t r e m a i n i n g a t t h a t point s e n s o r . The t i m e
d e l a y of 4 . 5 i 1 . 0 s e c o n d s is to t h e point s e n s o r s y s t e m and not to the
a u x i l i a r y f u e l and o x i d i z e r s e r v o s , and is to allow f o r p r o p e l l a n t settling.
Any d e v i a t i o n f r o m the n o m i n a l o x i d i z e r to f u e l r a t i o (2: 1 by m a s s ) is
d i s p l a y e d i n pounds by the UNBALANCE i n d i c a t o r . The u p p e r half of the
i n d i c a t o r i s m a r k e d INC, and t h e l o w e r half is m a r k e d DEC to identify the
r e q u i r e d c h a n g e i n o x i d i z e r flow r a t e to c o r r e c t any unbalance condition.
When the SENSOR s e l e c t switch is i n t h e NORMAL position, t h e
outputs of both s e n s o r s y s t e m s a r e continually c o m p a r e d i n the c o m p a r a t o r
network. If a d i s c r e p a n c y o c c u r s between total p r i m a r y and total a u x i l i a r y
f u e l of 300 poynds, o r a d i s c r e p a n c y between total p r i m a r y o x i d i z e r and
a u x i l i a r y o x i d i z e r of 300 pounds, the caution and warning i n d i c a t o r on
p a n e l 11 is i l l u m i n a t e d . T h e output of the o x i d i z e r s u m p tank s e r v o
a m p l i f i e r and t h e p r i m a r y p o t e n t i o m e t e r of the unbalance i n d i c a t o r a r e
c o m p a r e d i n the c o m p a r a t o r n e t w o r k , and i f 300 pounds o r 90 p e r c e n t of
the c r i t i c a l u n b a l a n c e i n d i c a t e d v e r s u s t i m e r e m a i n i n g i s r e a c h e d
( f i g u r e 2 . 4 - l o ) , t h e c a u t i o n and w a r n i n g light on p a n e l 11 is illuminated.
With t h e SENSOR s e l e c t s w i t c h i n the PRIMARY position, the output
of t h e o x i d i z e r s u m p tank s e r v o a m p l i f i e r and the output of the p r i m a r y
p o t e n t i o m e t e r i n the unbalance m e t e r a r e c o m p a r e d i n the c o m p a r a t o r
n e t w o r k and if 300 pounds o r 90 p e r c e n t of t h e c r i t i c a l unbalance i n d i c a t e d
v e r s u s t i m e r e m a i n i n g is r e a c h e d , the caution and warning light on p a n e l 1 1
is illuminated.
With the SENSOR s e l e c t s w i t c h i n the AUXILIARY position, the output
of the a u x i l i a r y o x i d i z e r s e r v o a m p l i f i e r and the output of the a x u i l i a r y
p o t e n t i o m e t e r a r e c o m p a r e d in the c o m p a r a t o r network, and i f 300 pounds
o r 90 p e r c e n t of the c r i t i c a l unbalance i n d i c a t e d v e r s u s t i m e r e m a i n i n g i s
r e a c h e d ( f i g u r e 2.4- l o ) , the caution and w a r n i n g light on p a n e l 11 is
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P r o p e l l a n t Unbalance Warning S y s t e m Output C h a r t

Once t h e w a r n i n g light is i l l u m i n a t e d , the c r e w c a n d e t e r m i n e w h e t h e r


t h e r e is a m a l f u n c t i o n within t h e quantity and indicating s y s t e m s o r i f t h e r e
is a t r u e u n b a l a n c e condition e x i s t i n g by u s e of the s e l f - t e s t p o r t i o n of the
s y s t e m . By o b s e r v i n g the r e s p o n s e of e a c h s y s t e m i n conjunction with the
T E S T s w i t c h on p a n e l 20, the c r e w c a n r e c o g n i z e the malfunction o r
d e t e r m i n e i f t h e r e is a t r u e unbalance existing.

2 . 4 . 2 . 10.2

Quantity Computing and Indicating S y s t e m T e s t .


A t e s t of the s e n s i n g s y s t e m s excluding the point s e n s o r s and p r o b e s
c a n be i m p l e m e n t e d d u r i n g THRUST-ON o r -OFF p e r i o d s .

With t h e SENSOR s e l e c t s w i t c h i n P R I M A R Y and the T E S T switch i n


the TEST U P p o s i t i o n , the t e s t s t i m u l i is a p p l i e d to the p r i m a r y s y s t e m
tank s e r v o a m p l i f i e r s a f t e r a 4 . 5 k l . O s e c o n d delay. A t this t i m e , the t e s t
s t i m u l i w i l l d r i v e the f u e l and o x i d i z e r d i s p l a y s to an i n c r e a s e r e a d i n g a t

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d i f f e r e n t r a t e s ( o x i d i z e r a t a r a t e of a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 digits p e r s e c o n d and
f u e l a t a r a t e of a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 . 5 digits p e r s e c o n d ) , r e s u l t i n g i n a n
unbalance and i n d i c a t e d on t h e unbalance d i s p l a y as a n INC ( c l o c k w i s e
rotation).
T L M would r e c e i v e a n i n c r e a s e i n p r o p e l l a n t quantity f r o m the
p r i m a r y system simultaneously.
P l a c i n g t h e TEST switch i n t h e TEST DOWN position, and a f t e r a
4. 5*1.0-second d e l a y , will p r o v i d e t e s t s t i m u l i to the tank s e r v o a m p l i f i e r s

which w i l l d r i v e t h e f u e l and o x i d i z e r d i s p l a y s t o a d e c r e a s e r e a d i n g ,
r e t u r n i n g the c r e w d i s p l a y s c l o s e to t h e r e a d i n g d i s p l a y e d p r i o r to
T E S T U P , s i m u l t a n e o u s l y T L M would r e c e i v e a d e c r e a s e in p r o p e l l a n t
quantity. If the TEST s w i t c h w a s a g a i n p l a c e d to T E S T DOWN, a f t e r a
4.5rtl. 0 - s e c o n d d e l a y , the f u e l and o x i d i z e r c r e w d i s p l a y r e a d o u t s would
d r i v e to a d e c r e a s e r e a d i n g a t d i f f e r e n t r a t e s r e s u l t i n g i n a n unbalance
and i n d i c a t e d on the unbalance d i s p l a y a s a DEC ( c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e r o t a t i o n ) .
T L M would r e c e i v e a d e c r e a s e i n p r o p e l l a n t quantity s i m u l t a n e o u s l y . To
r e t u r n to the r e a d i n g d i s p l a y e d p r i o r to t h e second T E S T DOWN, p l a c e the
T E S T switch to TEST U P and a f t e r a 4. -1.0-second
delay, the c r e w disp l a y s would r e t u r n c l o s e to the o r i g i n a l d i s p l a y e d r e a d i n g s , s i m u l t a n e o u s l y
T L M r e c e i v e s an i n c r e a s e i n p r o p e l l a n t quantity.
T o t e s t the a u x i l i a r y s y s t e m , p l a c e the SENSOR s e l e c t s w i t c h to
AUXILIARY and u t i l i z e the T E S T switch up and down p o s i t i o n s . T h e r e is no
t i m e delay involved with the a u x i l i a r y s y s t e m .
T h e AUTO p o s i t i o n r e m o v e s the e l e c t r i c a l t e s t s t i m u l i inputs.
2.4.2.10.3

P r o p e l l g n t Utilization Valve.
If an unbalance condition e x i s t s , the c r e w will u s e the p r o p e l l a n t
u t i l i z a t i o n valve to r e t u r n the p r o p e l l a n t s to a b a l a n c e d condition. T h e
p r o p e l l a n t u t i l i z a t i o n v a l v e housing c o n t a i n s two sliding g a t e v a l v e s within
the housing. One of the sliding g a t e v a l v e s i s t h e p r i m a r y and the r e m a i n ing is the s e c o n d a r y ( f i g u r e 2.4-7).
Stops a r e p r o v i d e d within t h e v a l v e housing f o r the full i n c r e a s e o r
d e c r e a s e p o s i t i o n s of the p r i m a r y and s e c o n d a r y sliding g a t e valves.
T h e s e c o n d a r y p r o p e l l a n t u t i l i z a t i o n valve h a s twice the t r a v e l of the
p r i m a r y p r o p e l l a n t u t i l i z a t i o n valve to c o m p e n s a t e f o r p r i m a r y p r o p e l l a n t
u t i l i z a t i o n valve f a i l u r e in any position. T h e s e c o n d a r y valve i s s e l e c t e d
by the VALVE switch and i s c o n t r o l l e d by t h e OXIDIZER F L O W s w i t c h i n
the s a m e m a n n e r a s the p r i m a r y .
T h e p r o p e l l a n t u t i l i z a t i o n v a l v e c o n t r o l s a r e on p a n e l 20. T h e VALVE
switch s e l e c t s the p r i m a r y or s e c o n d a r y p r o p e l l a n t u t i l i a a t i o n valve.
N o r m a l position of the VALVE s w i t c h is PRIMARY. T h e OXIDIZER FLOW
s w i t c h is u t i l i z e d to p o s i t i o n the p r i m a r y o r s e c o n d a r y p r o p e l l a n t u t i l i z a t i o n

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s l i d i n g g a t e valve. When the OXIDIZER FLOW s w i t c h is i n NORMAL, the
s l i d i n g g a t e v a l v e i s i n the n o m i n a l flow p o s i t i o n and t h e u p p e r and l o w e r
OXID flow p o s i t i o n i n d i c a t o r is g r a y . When t h e OXIDIZER FLOW s w i t c h is
p l a c e d t o t h e INCREASE position, the s l i d i n g g a t e valve is i n the i n c r e a s e
flow p o s i t i o n and t h e u p p e r OXID flow p o s i t i o n i n d i c a t o r is s t r i p e d . When
t h e OXIDIZER FLOW s w i t c h is p l a c e d to DECREASE position, t h e sliding
g a t e valve is i n t h e d e c r e a s e flow p o s i t i o n , but d o e s not block t h e o x i d i z e r
flow c o m p l e t e l y and t h e l o w e r OXID flow i n d i c a t o r is s t r i p e d .
2.4.2. 10.4

Engine THRUST O N - O F F Control.


F i g u r e 2 . 4 - 1 i l l u s t r a t e s t h e THRUST O N - O F F logic i n the .guidance
and navigation d e l t a V mode, t h e s t a b i l i z a t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m d e l t a V mode
and t h e m a n u a l d i r e c t mode.
The guidance and navigation is the p r i m a r y d e l t a V m o d e which p r o v i d e s t h e m o s t a c c u r a t e t r a j e c t o r y c o r r e c t i o n s . The G&N AV mode of
o p e r a t i o n will r e q u i r e G & N g a t e 2 to be c o m p l e t e l y enabled. Its r e q u i r e d
i n p u t s will be a n u l l a g e m a n e u v e r input which could be supplied by the SPS
a b o r t l o g i c or t h e d i r e c t u l l a g e pushbutton o r by t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l 1 or 2
p l a c e d to t h e tX, which would s a t i s f y the OR g a t e 3 function and t h e holding
input a f t e r t h e G&N AND g a t e 2 is enabled which i s p r o c e s s e d t h r o u g h NAND
g a t e s 1 and 2, with the G & N AV m o d e s e l e c t e d f r o m the SCS c o n t r o l p a n e l
and t h e p u l s e t r a i n c o n v e r t e r output of l o g i c one c o m m a n d e d f r o m t h e G&N
c o m p u t e r by t h e c r e w . T h e s e i n p u t s will e n a b l e AND g a t e 2 and provide the
l o g i c o n e input to i n v e r t e r 3 which d i s a b l e s AND g a t e 6. I n v e r t e r 4 will
p r o v i d e a l o g i c one s i g n a l to the solenoid d r i v e r s t h a t p r o v i d e t h e ground
f o r t h e two s e t s of SPS r e l a y s . The two s e t s of SPS r e l a y s provide p o w e r
to the following:
a. T h e fo& s o l e n o i d c o n t r o l v a l v e s , which allow g a s e o u s n i t r o g e n
p r e s s u r e to b e d i r e c t e d to f o u r a c t u a t o r s t h a t p o s i t i o n e i g h t of t h e ball
v a l v e s i n t h e i n j e c t o r valve a s s e m b l y of t h e engine. This i s due to INJECTOR P R E VALVE A and B being enabled.
b. The quantity s e n s i n g and i n d i c a t i n g s y s t e m and the p r o p e l l a n t
u t i l i z a t i o n valve
c. T h e s y s t e m s A and B h e l i u m p r e s s u r i z i n g v a l v e s .
d. When the output of the p u l s e c o n v e r t e r i s a logic z e r o , G & N AND
g a t e 2 i s d i s a b l e d , which t e r m i n a t e s a G&N AV m a n e u v e r and r e m o v e s
g r o u n d f r o m t h e two s e t s of SPS r e l a y s , (Manual backup of t h e THRUST
CONTROL s w i t c h to O F F . )

The backup d e l t a V m o d e , is t h e s t a b i l i z a t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m d e l t a V
mode which h a s l i m i t a t i o n s and r e s t r i c t i o n s t h a t r e q u i r e individual cons i d e r a t i o n . The SCS AV m o d e of o p e r a t i o n will r e q u i r e enabling SCS AND
g a t e 1 to i n i t i a t e t h r u s t i n g of t h e engine. SCS AND g a t e 1 h a s t h r e e enabling
i n p u t s : t h e input f r o m OR g a t e 1 i n d i c a t i n g a AV m o d e is s e l e c t e d ; the
output f r o m the DECA i n d i c a t i n g a value g r e a t e r than z e r o on t h e AV
REMAINING d i s p l a y ; and t h e i n p u t f r o m t h e THRUST ON pushbutton light
i n d i c a t o r a f t e r i t is p r o c e s s e d t h r o u g h NAND g a t e s 3 and 4. The one logic
output f r o m SCS AND g a t e 1 is i n v e r t e d by INVERTER 2 to a z e r o logic
which d i s a b l e s AND g a t e 6 and i s i n v e r t e d by INVERTER 4 to a logic one,
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and e n a b l e s t h e solenoid d r i v e r s t h a t provide ground to the two s e t s of
SPS r e l a y s . The two s e t s of SPS r e l a y s provide power to the s a m e functions
a s i n t h e G&N AV mode.
a. When t h e output of t h e DECA AV REMAINING c o u n t e r r e a c h e s z e r o
velocity, SCS AND g a t e 1 is d i s a b l e d . The logic output f r o m AND g a t e 1
goes to z e r o and INVERTER 2 g o e s to a one logic output which e n a b l e s AND
g a t e 6 to a o n e logic output and the s i g n a l is i n v e r t e d by INVERTER 4 to a
z e r o l o g i c output, and the solenoid d r i v e r s r e m o v e ground f r o m the two s e t s
of SPS r e l a y s t e r m i n a t i n g t h r u s t . (Manual backup of the THRUST CONTROL
s w i t c h to OFF. )

The DIRECT o p e r a t i n g m o d e b y p a s s e s all e l e c t r o n i c s . The DIRECT


ON p o s i t i o n of the THRUST CONTROL s w i t c h p r o v i d e s power to the two
s e t s of SPS r e l a y s , the s a m e as i n the G&N AV mode of SCS AV mode.
T h r u s t would be, t e r m i n a t e d by placing t h e THRUST CONTROL s w i t c h
i n t h e O F F position.
The SPS t h r u s t c o n t r o l l o g i c p r o v i d e s i l l u m i n a t i o n of the t a l k - b a c k
light i n t h e THRUST ON switch. To i l l u m i n a t e t h e light i n a G & N AV m o d e ,
AND g a t e 4 m u s t be enabled. I t h a s two inputs which a r e G&N AV mode
s e l e c t e d and t h e p r e s e n c e of a l o g i c one output f r o m the pulse t r a i n c o n v e r t e r . With AND g a t e 4 e n a b l e d , OR g a t e 2 will t r i g g e r the l a m p d r i v e r
and i l l u m i n a t e t h e THRUST ON light. To i l l u m i n a t e the light i n the SCS AV
m o d e , AND g a t e 3 m u s t be e n a b l e d , i t will a l s o s a t i s f y OR g a t e 2 and
t r i g g e r the l a m p d r i v e r . The SPS t h r u s t c o n t r o l logic is i n t e r l o c k e d s o t h a t
. AND g a t e s 3 and 4 will n e v e r be enabled s i m u l t a n e o u s l y b e c a u s e of the
THRUST ON s w i t c h inhibited to t h e p u l s e t r a i n c o n v e r t e r . T h e r e f o r e , the
THRUST ON light will be i l l u m i n a t e d a t all t i m e s when the t h r u s t i s on f o r
n o r m a l 'operation. If the d i r e c t f u n c t i o n is u s e d to initiate t h r u s t i n g , i t will
b y p a s s all e l e c t r o n i c s and not i l l u m i n a t e t h e THRUST ON light.
The output f r o m the SPS t h r u s t c o n t r o l l o g i c p e r f o r m s a function
o t h e r t h a n e n e r g i z e the fuel and o x i d i z e r solenoid v a l v e s . It p r o v i d e s the
l o g i c s w i t c h e s r e q u i r e d to r e c o n f i g u r e t h e SCS r e l a y s f o r p r o p e r t h r u s t
v e c t o r c o n t r o l . The t h r u s t c o n t r o l s w i t c h p r o v i d e s both i n p u t s to OR g a t e 4
i f both d c b u s e s a r e o p e r a t i o n a l . E i t h e r d c bus will enable OR g a t e 5 to
provide the u p p e r input to INHLBIT AND g a t e 1. AND g a t e 5 p r o v i d e s the
c o n t r o l l i n g input to t h e INHIBIT AND g a t e 1. When the solenoid d r i v e r s a r e
not e n e r g i z e d and t h e t h r u s t c o n t r o l s w i t c h is i n NORMAL, both inputs to
AND g a t e 5 a r e t r u e . The t r u e input w i l l m a i n t a i n a logic f a l s e output f r o m
t h e INHIBIT AND g a t e 1 b e c a u s e of the i n v e r s i o n on the input of the gate.
When e i t h e r SPS r e l a y s e t is a c t i v a t e d by a solenoid d r i v e r o r by the ground
c o n t a c t s of t h e DIRECT ON s w i t c h , AND g a t e 5 w i l l be d i s a b l e d by the
ground o r f a l s e input. The input will be i n v e r t e d by the INHIBIT AND g a t e 1
input to enable a n output to the t i m e delay. The t i m e delay i s r e q u i r e d to
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p e r m i t t h r u s t buildup f r o m t h e SPS engine b e f o r e the ullage m a n e u v e r is
t e r m i n a t e d ; h o w e v e r , the pitch and yaw a t t i t u d e e r r o r i n p u t s a r e i n s e r t e d
into the TVC e l e c t r o n i c s i m m e d i a t e l y . T h i s a c t i o n a s s u r e s positive g f o r c e s
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throughout t h r u s t i n i t i a t i o n of the S P S engine and g i m b a l i n g c o n t r o l of the
S P S engine f o r t h e e n t i r e t h r u s t buildup. The t i m e d e l a y is a l s o a c t i v e
a f t e r INHIBIT AND g a t e 1 i s d i s a b l e d by enabling AND g a t e 5. AND g a t e 5
is enabled when both s e t s of SPS r e l a y s a r e d e - e n e r g i z e d . The t i m e d e l a y
is a c t i v e f o r both outputs when t h e s i g n a l is r e m o v e d to p e r m i t continued
SPS engine g i m b a l c o n t r o l , while t h e r e s i d u a l t h r u s t i s p r e s e n t and i n h i b i t s
RCS o p e r a t i o n i n pitch and yaw until r e s i d u a l t h r u s t is r e d u c e d . T h i s
r e d u c e s t h e tumbling induced a t t h r u s t t e r m i n a t i o n . The t i m e d e l a y is
a p p r o x i m a t e l y o n e second f o r a p p l i c a t i o n and r e m o v a l of the engine ignition
signal.
2.4.3

PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN DATA.

2. 4. 3. 1

Design Data.
The following l i s t c o n t a i n s s p e c i f i c d a t a f o r t h e components i n the
SPS
HELIUM TANKS ( 2 )

4000*50 p s i a f i l l p r e s s u r e , 4400 m a x i m u m
o p e r a t i n g p r e s s u r e 70 "*lo "F, c a p a c i t y
1 9 . 4 c u b i c f e e t , i n s i d e d i a m e t e r 40 in. and
a wall t h i c k n e s s of 0 . 4 6 in.

REGULATOR UNITS ( 2 )

Working r e g u l a t o r - P r i m a r y 186*4 p s i g ,
s e c o n d a r y 191*4 p s i g , p r i m a r y lockup 200
psig, s e c o n d a r y lockup 205 psig. N o r m a l l y
locked by working r e g u l a t o r ; p r i m a r y
181*4 psig, s e c o n d a r y 191*4 p s i g , p r i m a r y
lockup 195 p s i g , s e c o n d a r y lockup 205 psig,

PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS ( 2 )
ULLAGE PRESSURE
(REGULATED HELIUM)

F u e l and o x i d i z e r u n d e r p r e s s u r e s e t t i n g
( S P S PRESS light, panel 11) 160 p s i a .
F u e l and o x i d i z e r o v e r p r e s s u r e s e t t i n g
(SPS P R E S S light, panel 11) 200 p s i a .

P R O P E L L A N T UTILIZATION I n c r e a s e p o s i t i o n
VALVE CONTROL (2)

46.65 l b s / s e c o n d

N o r m a l p o s i t i o n - 45. 2 7 l b s / s e c o n d a t
70 O F and 168*4 psig
D e c r e a s e position

- 43.87 lbs/second

R e s p o n s e t i m e - N o r m a l to i n c r e a s e o r
v i c e - v e r s a , o r n o r m a l to d e c r e a s e o r
v i c e - v e r s a i s 3 to 4 s e c o n d s
QUANTITY SENSING
SYSTEM ACCURACY

*O. 35% of full t a n k p l u s *O. 35% o f p r o p e l l a n t


r e m a i n i n g p r i m a r y s y s t e m *O. 3570 of full
tank p l u s rt0. 35% of p r o p e l l a n t r e m a i n i n g
p l u s 2. 370 of s t o r a g e tank quantity r e m a i n i n g ,
auxiliary system.

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HELIUM R E L I E F VALVE ( 2 )

D i a p h r a g m r u p t u r e s at 220*7 p s i g
Filter - 10 m i c r o n s n o r m a l , 25 m i c r o n s
absolute
Relief valve r e l i e v e s at 232*8 psig
Relief valve reseats at 212 p s i g m i n i m u m
F l o w c a p a c i t y 3 l b s / s e c o n d m i n i m u m at 60 F
and 250 psig
Bleed device c l o s e s a t a m b i e n t to 100 p s i
and is manually r e s e t open

OXIDIZER STORAGE AND


S U M P TANK

Total tank capacity 3 0 , 6 0 0 l b s , u s a b l e


, 2 7 , 333 l b s . E a c h tank h a s a volume of 175
cubic ft.
Fill p r e s s u r e 110 psia. Ullage after filling
2 . 4 cubic f t i n s t o r a g e and 8. 0 cubic ft i n
s u m p tank. Ullage a f t e r p r e s s u r i z e d to 175
p s i a , 6 . 8 cubic f t i n s t o r a g e and 5. 0 cubic
f t i n s u m p tank. I n s i d e d i a m e t e r 51 in.,
length 165.4 i n . , and will elongate t o 0. 125
in. when p r e s s u r i z e d to 240 p s i and 1 2 0 F
f o r 336 h o u r s . Wall t h i c k n e s s 0. 060 in. i n
continuous a r e a s , 0. 069 in. weld buildup
a r e a s and 0.031 in. o n d o m e s . Fill t o l e r a n c e
of 1 / 4 of 1% of full tank plus 1/470 of p r o pellant remaining.

FUEL STORAGE AND


S U M P TANK

Total tank capacity 15, 300 l b s , u s a b l e


13, 677 l b s . E a c h tank h a s a volume of
139. 7 cubic ft.
Fill p r e s s u r e 9 0 p s i a . Ullage a f t e r filling
1 . 8 cubic f t i n s t o r a g e and 5 . 8 cubic f t i n
s u m p tank. Ullage after p r e s s u r i z e d to
175 p s i a , 6 cubic ft i n s t o r a g e and 3. 0 cubic
f t i n s u m p tank. Inside d i a m e t e r 45 in. ,
length 166. 8 i n . , and will elongate to 0. 125
in. when p r e s s u r i z e d to 240 p s i and 1 2 0 F
f o r 336 h o u r s . Wall t h i c k n e s s 0 . 0 5 3 in. i n
continuous a r e a s , 0. 061 in. i n weld buildup
a r e a s , and 0 . 0 3 1 in. on d o m e s . Fill
t o l e r a n c e of 1 / 4 of 1% full tank plus 1/470
of p r o p e l l a n t remaining.

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TANK WORKING PRESSURE

175k4 p s i a

I N T E R F A C E FLANGE
FILTER

500 m i c r o n s absolute

GASEOUS NITROGEN
P R O P E L L A N T VALVE
CONTROL SYSTEMS ( 2 )

Storage v e s s e l p r e s s u r e 2500*50 p s i at 6 8 " F ,


2900 p s i a t 1 3 0 F . Support 36 valve
actuations.
Regulator, s i n g l e s t a g e , 130*7 p s i a t all
flow u p t o 0 . 0 3 5 l b s / s e c o n d .

145 p s i m a x i m u m lockup p r e s s u r e .
Relief valve

- r e l i e v e s a t 350*10 p s i ,
r e s e a t s a t not l e s s than
250 p s i

B a l l v a l v e s 1 and 4 d r y opening t r a v e l time


of 0. 6 (to. 2, - 0 . 0 5 ) second
B a l l v a l v e s 2 and 3 d r y opening t r a v e l t i m e
of 0. 325*0. 1 second.
B a l l v a l v e s 1 and 4 d r y closing t r a v e l t i m e
of 0. 375*0.05 second
B a l l v a l v e s 2 and 3 d r y c l o s i n g t r a v e l t i m e
of 0. 575*0. 1 second
500-second service lift on S / C 014

ENGINE

Capable of 36 r e s t a r t s
Expansion r a t i o , 6 to 1 a t ablative c h a m b e r
exit a r e a , 62. 5 to 1 a t nozzle extension exit
area.
Cooling c h a m b e r , ablation and film
extension, radiation
I n j e c t o r type, baffled r e g e n e r a t i v e l y , cooled,
unlike i m p i n g e m e n t
O x i d i z e r l e a d , 8 deg.
Length, 152.82 i n c h e s
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Weight, a p p r o x i m a t e l y 650 l b s
Ablative c h a m b e r t h r o a t t e m p e r a t u r e s e n s o r
i l l u m i n a t e s SPS WALL T E M P HI c a u t i o n and
w a r n i n g l i g h t o n panel 11 a t 380 "F, one
s e n s o r per h a r n e s s .
S P S Pc t r a n s d u c e r , Pc d i s p l a y e d on panel 3
t h r o u g h L / V AOA, SPS Pc s w i t c h to L / V
AOA, SPS P c i n d i c a t o r , g r e e n r a n g e o n
i n d i c a t o r i s 65 to 12570, n o r m a l Pc 8 5 to
125 p s i a .
GIMBAL LIMITS

About Z - Z axis *7 ( + 1 / 2 , - 0 ) d e g with


additional 1 d e g f o r snubbing yaw
About Y - Y axis *6 ( t 1 / 2 , - 0 ) deg with
additional 1 deg f o r snubbing pitch

GIMBAL MOTOR UNDER


AND OVERCURRENT
RELAYS

U n d e r c u r r e n t ( p r i m a r y only) below 6 a m p e r e s
d e t e c t e d f o r a d u r a t i o n of 250*50 m i l l i s e c o n d s
o r m o r e s h a l l i n t e r r u p t t h e flow to t h e l o a d
i n l e s s t h a n 100 m i l l i s e c o n d s .
O v e r c u r r e n t dependent upon t e m p e r a t u r e
d u r i n g s t a r t t r a n s i e n t a n d s t e a d y s t a t e of
gimbal motor on p r i m a r y . Secondary cont r o l l e d by 7 0 - a m p c i r c u i t b r e a k e r .

ACTUATORCLUTCHES

ACTUATOR PRESSURIZED
S / C 012 and 014 SERVO
ACTUATOR D E F L E C T I O N
RATE

2 . 4 . 3. 2

Quiescent c u r r e n t of 60 (t10, - 5 ) m i l l i a m p s
( M o t o r s off, a 246 f t - l b f o r c e r e q u i r e d to
move engine equivalent to 1 . 53 g. )
3.5*1.0 p s i d r y a i r a t -160 " F a t vendor
0. 23 r a d i a n s p e r s e c o n d (13. 0 9 ' p e r s e c o n d )

FLIGHT COMBUSTION

180 g ' s p e a k to p e a k f o r 70*20 m i l l i s e c o n d s

ST ABILI TY MONITOR
SYSTEM

600 to 5000 c y c l e s p e r second

P e r f o r m a n c e Data.
R e f e r to m i s s i o n m o d u l a r d a t a book, SID 66-1177.

2.4. 3 . 3

P o w e r Consumption Data.
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Control

Service propulsion
Propellant utilization
valve
Propellant utilization
gauging s y s t e m

No. of
UNtS

Watt!
AC

e r Unit
DC

Tota Natts
DC
AC

VALVE s w and OXIDIZER


FLOW s w (Ref. gauging
SYS)

16.8

G a u g i n g C B ( 4 ) SPS
GAUGING AC s w SENSOR
SW

Injector prevalves

He v a l v e C B ( 2 ) I N J E C T O F
PREVALVE s w ( 2 )

21.0

42. 0

He solenoid valves

He P R E S S U R I Z I N G s w ( 2 )
SPS relay

28.0

56. 0

Feedline heaters

SPS H E A T E R s w

:See fig.
a r e 2-4-.

33.0

P i l o t valves (SCS)

ECA drivers (2)

in.

42.0

Gimbal actuator
motors

Gimbal C B ( 6 )
GIMBAL MOTOR
sw (4)

26

Channel I
Idle
pitch
Yaw
Boost
pitch
yaw
T h r u s t Oh
pitch
Yaw
Maxlmum
pitch
Yaw
C h a n n e l I1
Idle
pitch
Yaw
Boost
pitch
yaw
Thrust O N
pitch
Yaw

Maxlmum
pitch
Yaw

450*
45Oh

511.k
511*

7754
175%
1 8 00*<

1ano.r

335.**
3 3 5r:, h
3 3 5 ,*,k
335**

335**
3 3 5 ::
1:s

335*a
3 35:"k

I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I- -900

1022

I550

3600

670

67 0

670

570

*With q u i e s c e n t c u r r e n t
**Without q u i e s c e n t c u r r e n t
.4bove s t a t e m e n t s a s s u m e c h a n n e l I is t h e o p e r a t i n g c h a n n e l a n d c h a n n e l I1 i s s t a n d b v . C h a n n e l I
o p e r a t i n g v a l u e s a p p l i c a b l e t o c h a n n e l II when c h a n n e l I1 i s c o m m a n d e d . 2 h - v d c s u p p l v v a l u e s .
c u r r e n t d r a w v a l u e s n o t a d i r e c t f u n c t i o n of a n a p p l i e d v o l t a g e .

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2.4. 3 . 4

SPS E l e c t r i c a l P o w e r Distribution.
See f i g u r e 2 . 4 - 1 1 f o r e l e c t r i c a l power d i s t r i b u t i o n .

2.4.4

OPERATION LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS.


The o p e r a t i o n a l l i m i t a t i o n s a n d r e s t r i c t i o n s of t h e S P S a r e as
follows:
a . P r o p e l l a n t quantity gauging s u b s y s t e m is o p e r a t i o n a l oniy d u r i n g
engine f i r i n g . A 4. 5 - s e c o n d f i r i n g p e r i o d is r e q u i r e d b e f o r e p r o p e l l a n t
quantity i n f o r m a t i o n is updated, when SENSOR s w i t c h i s i n t h e NORM o r
PRI position. Delay is b u i l t - i n t o a l l o w p r o p e l l a n t s to s e t t l e and s t a b i l i z e
b e f o r e updating t h e d i s p l a y s .
b. A o n e - s e c o n d t i m e d e l a y between a c t u a t i o n of GIMBAL MOTOR
s w i t c h e s (MDC-3) i s r e q u i r e d , a s s i m u l t a n e o u s a c t u a t i o n m a y r e s u l t i n a n
e x c e s s i v e power d r a i n .
c . Engine d e s i g n m i n i m u m i m p u l s e c o n t r o l limit i s 0. 4 s e c o n d ;
however, mission m i n i m u m impulse m a y be longer.
d. Due to a d v e r s i v e t e m p e r a t u r e e f f e c t s , engine g i m b a l d r i v e m o t o r s
should not be continuously e n e r g i z e d f o r p e r i o d s i n e x c e s s of 12 m i n u t e s .
e . Single bank m o d e of o p e r a t i o n by the b i p r o p e l l a n t valve a s s e m b l y
will r e s u l t i n a 3 p e r c e n t r e d u c t i o n i n t h r u s t .

2.4. 5

T E L E M E T R Y MEASUREMENTS.
The following s u b s e q u e n t l i s t is of all SPS t e l e m e t r y d a t a m o n i t o r e d
by flight c o n t r o l l e r s and g r o u n d s u p p o r t p e r s o n n e l .

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A C BUS 2
*p E# C#

IDENTICAL
IO FiTCH
GIMBAL
ACTUATOR
CI RCUl TS

SM-2A-713 D

Figure 2 . 4 - 1 1 .

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SECTION 2
SUBSECTION 2 . 5
REACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (RCS)

2. 5 . 1

INTRODUCTION.
T h e Apollo c o m m a n d s e r v i c e module c o n s i s t s of two s e p a r a t e
r e a c t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m s , c o m p l e t e l y independent, d e s i g n a t e d S / M RCS
a n d C / M RCS. T h e S / M RCS i s u t i l i z e d t o c o n t r o l S I C r o t a t i o n in a l l
t h r e e a x e s , i n a d d i t i o n t o a n y m i n o r t r a n s l a t i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s including
S-IVB s e p a r a t i o n , S P S ullage, a n d C / M - S / M s e p a r a t i o n m a n e u v e r s . T h e
C / M RCS i s u t i l i z e d t o c o n t r o l C / M r o t a t i o n i n a l l t h r e e a x e s a f t e r
C / M - S / M s e p a r a t i o n a n d d u r i n g e n t r y m a n e u v e r s . T h e C / M RCS d o e s not
have t r a n s l a t ion c a p a b i l i t i e s .
Both t h e S / M a n d C / M RCS a r e c o n t r o l l e d e i t h e r a u t o m a t i c a l l y o r
m a n u a l l y f r o m t h e c o m m a n d module. P h y s i c a l l o c a t i o n of t h e RCS e n g i n e s
is shown i n f i g u r e 2. 5-1. Engine f i r i n g s e q u e n c e f o r s p e c i f i c m a n e u v e r s
a n d individual engine c i r c u i t b r e a k e r power c o n t r o l a r e shown in f i g u r e
2. 5 - 2 .

2. 5. 2

S / M RCSa FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.

T h e S / M RCS c o n s i s t s of f o u r individual, functionally i d e n t i c a l


p a c k a g e s , l o c a t e d 90 d e g r e e s a p a r t a r o u n d t h e f o r w a r d p o r t i o n ( + X - a x i s )
of t h e S / M p e r i p h e r y a n d offset f r o m t h e S I C Y - a n d Z - a x e s by 7 d e g r e e s
15 m i n u t e s . E a c h p a c k a g e c o n f i g u r a t i o n , c a l l e d a quad, is s u c h t h a t t h e
r e a c t i o n e n g i n e s a r e mounted on t h e o u t e r s u r f a c e of t h e p a n e l a n d t h e
remaining components a r e inside. Propellant distribution lines a r e routed
t h r o u g h t h e p a n e l s k i n t o f a c i l i t a t e p r o p e l l a n t t r a n s f e r t o t h e r e a c t i o n engine
c o m b u s t i o n c h a m b e r s . T h e engine c o m b u s t i o n c h a m b e r s a r e c a n t e d
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 10 d e g r e e s away f r o m t h e p a n e l s t r u c t u r e t o r e d u c e t h e
e f f e c t s of e x h a u s t g a s on t h e s e r v i c e module skin. T h e two r o l l e n g i n e s on
e a c h quad a r e o f f s e t - m o u n t e d t o a c c o m m o d a t e plumbing i n t h e engine
mounting s t r u c t u r e .
E a c h RCS p a c k a g e i n c o r p o r a t e s a p r e s s u r e - f e d . p o s i t i v e - e x p u l s i o n ,
pulse -modulated, bipropellant s y s t e m t o produce the reaction t h r u s t
r e q u i r e d t o p e r f o r m t h e v a r i o u s S / M RCS c o n t r o l functions. Acceptable
p a c k a g e o p e r a t i n g t e m p e r a t u r e is m a i n t a i n e d b y i n t e r n a l l y mounted.
t h e r m o s t a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d e l e c t r i c h e a t e r s . T h e S / M RCS p r o p e l l a n t s
c o n s i s t of n i t r o g e n t e t r o x i d e ( N z O ~ ) u, s e d a s t h e o x i d i z e r ; monom e t h y l h y d r a z i n e (MMH) used as t h e fuel. P r e s s u r i z e d h e l i u m gas is t h e
p r o p e l l a n t t r a n s f e r r i n g agent.

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T h e r e a c t i o n e n g i n e s m a y be p u l s e - f i r e d , producing s h o r t - t h r u s t
i m p u l s e s o r continuously f i r e d , producing a s t e a d y - s t a t e t h r u s t level, The
s h o r t - p u l s e f i r i n g p e r m i t s a t t i t u d e -hold m o d e s of o p e r a t i o n and e x t r e m e l y
a c c u r a t e a t t i t u d e a l i g n m e n t m a n e u v e r s d u r i n g navigational sightings.
CSM a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l is n o r m a l l y m a i n t a i n e d by utilizing t h e a p p l i c a b l e
p i t c h , yaw, a n d r o l l e n g i n e s on all f o u r quads. H o w e v e r , in t h e event of a
m a l f u n c t i o n , c o m p l e t e a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l c a n b e m a i n t a i n e d with only two
a d j a c e n t q u a d s o p e r a t i n g . T h i s two-quad c a p a b i l i t y d o e s not include t h e
e x e c u t i o n of t r a n s l a t i o n and u l l a g e m a n e u v e r s .
A functional flow d i a g r a m of one S / M RCS quad is shown i n
f i g u r e 2 . 5 - 3 . The h e l i u m s t o r a g e v e s s e l s u p p l i e s p r e s s u r e to two s o l e n o i d o p e r a t e d h e l i u m i s o l a t i o n v a l v e s t h a t a r e n o r m a l l y open throughout t h e
m i s s i o n . T h i s a l l o w s h e l i u m p r e s s u r e t o t h e p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r s downs t r e a m of e a c h h e l i u m i s o l a t i o n valve reducing t h e h i g h - p r e s s u r e h e l i u m
t o a d e s i r e d working p r e s s u r e .
R e g u l a t e d h e l i u m p r e s s u r e is d i r e c t e d t h r o u g h a s e r i e s p a r a l l e l
c o m b i n a t i o n of f o u r independent c h e c k v a l v e s . T h e c h e c k v a l v e s p e r m i t
h e l i u m p r e s s u r e t o t h e f u e l and o x i d i z e r t a n k s and p r e v e n t r e v e r s e flow of
p r o p e l l a n t v a p o r s or liquid. A p r e s s u r e - r e l i e f v a l v e is i n s t a l l e d i n t h e
p r e s s u r e l i n e s between t h e c h e c k v a l v e s a n d p r o p e l l a n t t a n k s t o p r o t e c t t h e
propellant tanks f r o m any excessive p r e s s u r e increase.
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H e l i u m e n t e r i n g t h e p r o p e l l a n t t a n k s c r e a t e s a p r e s s u r e buildup
around the propellant positive expulsion bladders forcing the propellants to
b e e x p e l l e d i n t o t h e p r o p e l l a n t d i s t r i b u t i o n lines. P r o p e l l a n t s t h e n flow
t h r o u g h t h e n o r m a l l y open p r o p e l l a n t i s o l a t i o n v a l v e s .
O x i d i z e r a n d f u e l is d i s t r i b u t e d t o t h e eight f u e l a n d o x i d i z e r i n j e c t o r
v a l v e s by a p a r a l l e l f e e d s y s t e m . T h e f u e l valve on e a c h engine opens
2 m i l l i s e c o n d s p r i o r to t h e o x i d i z e r v a l v e to obtain p r o p e r engine o p e r a t i o n .
E a c h valve a s s e m b l y c o n t a i n s o r i f i c e s which m e t e r t h e p r o p e l l a n t flow t o
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i m p i n g e , a t o m i z e , and ignition due t o t h e h y p e r g o l i c p r o p e l l a n t s . T h e


i n j e c t o r v a l v e s a r e c o n t r o l l e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y by t h e G & N s y s t e m o r t h e SCS.
Manual o v e r r i d e d i r e c t c o n t r o l is p r o v i d e d f o r r o t a t i o n a l m a n e u v e r s a n d
d i r e c t u l l a g e only. T h e i n j e c t o r v a l v e s a r e s p r i n g - l o a d e d c l o s e d . T h i s
s y s t e m configuration maintains propellants under constant p r e s s u r e a t the
engine i n j e c t o r v a l v e s providing r a p i d c o n s i s t e n t r e s p o n s e r a t e s t o t h r u s t
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P r o p e l l a n t quantity gauging
Temperature control system

P r e s s u r i z a t i o n Subsvstem.
T h e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n and p r o p e l l a n t f e e d s t o r e s , r e g u l a t e s , a n d
d i s t r i b u t e s h e l i u m t o t h e p r o p e l l a n t t a n k s , and s t o r e s and d i s t r i b u t e s
p r o p e l l a n t t o t h e engine a s s e m b l i e s ( f i g u r e 2. 5-3). It c o n s i s t s of s t o r a g e
t a n k s , i s o l a t i o n v a l v e s , p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r s , and t h e l i n e s a n d v a l v e s
n e c e s s a r y f o r filling, d r a i n i n g a n d d i s t r i b u t i n g t h e fluids.

2. 5. 3 . 1. 1

H e l i u m Supply Tank.
T h e t o t a l h i g h - p r e s s u r e h e l i u m supply is contained within a s i n g l e
s p h e r i c a l s t o r a g e tank. Initial fill p r e s s u r e is 4150*50 p s i g a t 7 0 F . T h e
l i m i t working p r e s s u r e is 5000 p s i g t o a c c o m m o d a t e p r e s s u r e t r a n s i e n t s
d u r i n g filling. P r o o f p r e s s u r e is 6667 p s i g and t h e b u r s t p r e s s u r e i s
7500 p s i g .

2. 5. 3. 1 . 2

H e l i u m Isolation Valve.
T h e h e l i u m i s o l a t i o n v a l v e s a r e a t w o - s o l e n o i d v a l v e s and a r e
m e c h a n i c a l l y l a t c h e d open a n d s p r i n g - l o a d e d c l o s e d . T h e h e l i u m i s o l a t i o n
v a l v e s a r e individually c o n t r o l l e d by t h e i r own h e l i u m s w i t c h on p a n e l 15.
T h e v a l v e s a r e n o r m a l l y open i n r e s p e c t t o s y s t e m p r e s s u r e s u b s t a n t i a t i n g
t h e m e c h a n i c a l latching f g a t u r e f o r power c o n s e r v a t i o n p u r p o s e s d u r i n g t h e
m i s s i o n , i n addition t o p r e v e n t i n g o v e r h e a t i n g of t h e v a l v e c o i l s .
A p o s i t i o n switch contained within e a c h v a l v e c o n t r o l s a p o s i t i o n
i n d i c a t o r below e a c h s w i t c h on p a n e l 15. When t h e valve is open, t h e
p o s i t i o n s w i t c h is open; a n d the i n d i c a t o r on p a n e l 15 is g r e y ( s a m e c o l o r
as t h e p a n e l ) indicating t h e v a l v e is i n i t s n o r m a l position. When t h e v a l v e
i s c l o s e d , t h e position switch is c l o s e d ; and t h e i n d i c a t o r on p a n e l 15 is
d i a g o n a l l i n e s indicating t h e valve is i n i t s a b n o r m a l position. T h e valve
is c l o s e d i n t h e event of a p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r unit p r o b l e m a n d d u r i n g
ground s e r v i c i n g .

2 . 5. 3 . 1. 3

P r e s s u r e Regulator Assemblies.
H e l i u m p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t i o n i s a c c o m p l i s h e d by two r e g u l a t o r
a s s e m b l i e s connected in p a r a l l e l , with one a s s e m b l y l o c a t e d d o w n s t r e a m
of e a c h h e l i u m i s o l a t i o n valve. E a c h a s s e m b l y i n c o r p o r a t e s two ( p r i m a r y
and s e c o n d a r y ) s e p a r a t e r e g u l a t o r s connected i n s e r i e s . T h e s e c o n d a r y
r e g u l a t o r r e m a i n s open a s long as t h e p r i m a r y r e g u l a t o r functions
p r o p e r l y . In t h e event of t h e p r i m a r y r e g u l a t o r failing open, the s e c o n d a r y
r e g u l a t o r will m a i n t a i n slightly h i g h e r , but a c c e p t a b l e p r e s s u r e s .

2. 5 . 3 . 1.4

Check Valve A s s e m b l i e s .
Two check valve a s s e m b l i e s , one a s s e m b l y l o c a t e d d o w n s t r e a m of
e a c h r e m l a t o r a s s e m b l v , p e r m i t h e l i u m flow in t h e d o w n s t r e a m d i r e c t i o n
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only. T h i s p r e v e n t s p r o p e l l a n t a n d / o r p r o p e l l a n t v a p o r backflow into t h e
p r e s s u r i z a t i o n s y s t e m if s e e p a g e o r f a i l u r e o c c u r s i n t h e p r o p e l l a n t t a n k
bladders .

2. 5 . 3 . 1. 5

P r e s s u r e Relief Valves
The helium relief valve contains a b u r s t diaphragm, f i l t e r , a bleed
d e v i c e , a n d t h e r e l i e f valve. T h e b u r s t d i a p h r a g m is i n s t a l l e d t o p r o v i d e
a m o r e p o s i t i v e s e a l a g a i n s t h e l i u m t h a n t h a t of t h e a c t u a l r e l i e f v a l v e .
T h e b u r s t d i a p h r a g m r u p t u r e s at a p r e d e t e r m i n e d p r e s s u r e . T h e b u r s t
d i a p h r a m is of t h e n o n f r a g m e n t a t i o n t y p e , but i n t h e event of a n y f r a g m e n t a t i o n , t h e f i l t e r f i l t e r s out any f r a g m e n t a t i o n and p f e v e n t s a n y p a r t i c l e s
f r o m flowing onto t h e r e l i e f valve s e a t . T h e r e l i e f valve will r e l i e v e a t a
p r e s s u r e s l i g h t l y h i g h e r t h a n t h a t of t h e b u r s t d i a p h r a g m r u p t u r e p r e s s u r e
a n d r e l i e v e t h e e x c e s s i v e p r e s s u r e o v e r b o a r d , p r o t e c t i n g t h e f u e l and
o x i d i z e r t a n k . T h e r e l i e f valve will r e s e a t at a p r e d e t e r m i n e d p r e s s u r e .
A p r e s s u r e b l e e d d e v i c e is i n c o r p o r a t e d between t h e b u r s t d i a p h r a g m
a n d r e l i e f valve. T h e bleed valve v e n t s t h e c a v i t y b e t w e e n t h e b u r s t d i a p h r a g m a n d r e l i e f valve i n t h e event of a n y l e a k a g e f r o m t h e d i a p h r a g m ,
o r v e n t s t h e c a v i t y upon c o m p l e t i o n of p e r f o r m i n g a checkout of t h e r e l i e f
v a l v e f r o m t h e t e s t p o r t on t h e r e l i e f valve. T h e b l e e d d e v i c e is n o r m a l l y
open a n d w i l l c l o s e when t h e p r e s s u r e i n c r e a s e s up t o a p r e d e t e r m i n e d
p r e s s u r e . T h e b l e e d d e v i c e a u t o m a t i c a l l y opens when t h e p r e s s u r e
d e c r e a s e s t o t h e b l e e d valve opening p r e s s u r e .

2. 5. 3. 1. 6

D i s t r i b u t i o n Plumbing.
B r a z e d joint tubing is u s e d t o d i s t r i b u t e r e g u l a t e d h e l i u m i n e a c h

RCS quad f r o m t h e h e l i u m s t o r a g e v e s s e l s t o t h e p r o p e l l a n t t a n k s .
2. 5 . 3 . 2

Propellant Subsystem.
T h i s s u b s y s t e m c o n s i s t s of one o x i d i z e r t a n k , one f u e l t a n k , one
o x i d i z e r a n d fuel i s o l a t i o n v a l v e , a n d a s s o c i a t e d d i s t r i b u t i o n plumbing.

2. 5 . 3 . 2 . 1

O x i d i z e r Tank.
T h e o x i d i z e r supply is contained i n a s i n g l e t i t a n i u m a l l o y h e m i s p h e r i c a l l y d o m e d c y c l i n d r i c a l tank. T h e t a n k is c r a d l e - m o u n t e d t o t h e
R C S panel. T h e t a n k c o n t a i n s a d i f f u s e r tube a s s e m b l y a n d a teflon b l a d d e r f o r p o s i t i v e e x p u l s i o n of t h e o x i d i z e r . T h e b l a d d e r is a t t a c h e d t o the
d i f f u s e r tube at e a c h end of t h e tank. T h e d i f f u s e r tube a c t s as t h e p r o p e llant out let.
When t h e tank is p r e s s u r i z e d , t h e h e l i u m g a s s u r r o u n d s t h e e n t i r e
b l a d d e r , e x e r t i n g a f o r c e which c a u s e s t h e b l a d d e r t o c o l l a p s e about t h e
p r o p e l l a n t f o r c i n g t h e o x i d i z e r into t h e d i f f u s e r tube a s s e m b l y a n d out of
t h e t a n k outlet i n t o t h e manifold, p r o v i d i n g expulsion d u r i n g z e r o g ' s .
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2. 5 . 3 . 2 . 2

F u e l Tank.
T h e f u e l supply is contained i n a s i n g l e t a n k t h a t is s i m i l a r in
m a t e r i a l , c o n s t r u c t i o n , and o p e r a t i o n t o t h a t of t h e o x i d i z e r tank.

2. 5. 3. 2 . 3

P r o p e l l a n t Isolation Shutoff Valve.


T h e i s o l a t i o n v a l v e s i n t h e f u e l and o x i d i z e r l i n e s a r e both c o n t r o l l e d
by a s i n g l e s w i t c h on p a n e l 15. T h e v a l v e s a r e two-solenoid v a l v e s a n d a r e
m a g n e t i c a l l y l a t c h opened a n d s p r i n g -loaded c l o s e d . T h e v a l v e s a r e
n o r m a l l y open i n r e s p e c t t o fluid flow. T h i s , a g a i n , e s t a b l i s h e s a power
conservation.
E a c h valve c o n t a i n s a p o s i t i o n s w i t c h which is in p a r a l l e l t o one
p o s i t i o n i n d i c a t o r below t h e switch on p a n e l 15 t h a t c o n t r o l s both v a l v e s .
When t h e p o s i t i o n s w i t c h i n e a c h valve is open, t h e i n d i c a t o r on p a n e l 15
is g r e y ( s a m e c o l o r as t h e p a n e l ) indicating t o t h e c r e w t h a t t h e v a l v e s a r e
i n t h e n o r m a l position. When t h e p o s i t i o n switch i n e a c h valve o r one valve
is c l o s e d , t h e i n d i c a t o r on p a n e l 15 is diagonal l i n e s indicating t o t h e c r e w
t h a t t h e valve o r v a l v e s a r e c l o s e d . T h e v a l v e s a r e c l o s e d in t h e event of
a f a i l u r e d o w n s t r e a m of t h e v a l v e s , line r u p t u r e , runaway t h r u s t e r , e t c .

2 . 5. 3. 2 . 4

D i s t r i b u t i o n Plumbing.
P r o p e l l a n t d i s t r i b u t i o n plumbing within e a c h quad is functionally
i d e n t i c a l . E a c h quad c o n t a i n s s e p a r a t e s i m i l a r o x i d i z e r and fuel plumbing
n e t w o r k s . P r o p e l l a n t s within t h e i r r e s p e c t i v e n e t w o r k s a r e d i r e c t e d f r o m
t h e supply t a n k s , through manifolds f o r d i s t r i b u t i o n t o t h e f o u r e n g i n e s in
the cluster.

2. 5. 3 . 2 . 5

Propellant, In-Line F i l t e r s .
I n - l i n e f i l t e r s a r e i n s t a l l e d i n t h e f u e l a n d o x i d i z e r m a n i f o l d s downs t r e a m of t h e p r o p e l l a n t shutoff v a l v e s and p r i o r t o t h e engine manifold
contained within t h e engine housing. T h e i n - l i n e f i l t e r s a r e i n s t a l l e d t o
p r e v e n t a n y p a r t i c l e s f r o m flowing i n t o t h e engine i n j e c t o r v a l v e s and
engine i n j e c t o r .

2 . 5. 3 . 3

Engine A s s e m b l i e s .
T h e s e r v i c e module r e a c t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m e n g i n e s a r e r a d i a t i o n c o o l e d , p r e s s u r e -fed, b i p r o p e l l a n t t h r u s t g e n e r a t o r s which c a n be
o p e r a t e d i n e i t h e r t h e p u l s e modulated o r t h e s t e a d y s t a t e mode. ( T h e s e
m o d e s a r e defined as a f i r i n g of l e s s t h a n o n e - s e c o n d d u r a t i o n , and o n e second duration o r m o r e , respectively. )
E a c h engine c o n s i s t s of a f u e l and o x i d i z e r c o n t r o l v a l v e , which
c o n t r o l s t h e flow of p r o p e l l a n t s by r e s p o n d i n g t o e l e c t r i c a l c o m m a n d s
( a u t o m a t i c or m a n u a l ) g e n e r a t e d by t h e guidance and navigation s u b s y s t e m
a n d / o r s t a b i l i z a t i o n and c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m o r by the c r e w ; and an i n j e c t o r
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head a s s e m b l y , which d i r e c t s t h e flow of e a c h p r o p e l l a n t f r o m t h e p r o p e l l a n t c o n t r o l v a l v e s t o the c o m b u s t i o n c h a m b e r w h e r e the p r o p e l l a n t s


a t o m i z e and ignite (hypergolic) t o p r o d u c e t h r u s t .

2.5.3.3. 1

P r o p e l l a n t Solenoid I n j e c t o r Control Valves ( F u e l and O x i d i z e r ) .


T h e p r o p e l l a n t solenoid i n j e c t o r v a l v e s u t i l i z e two coaxially wound
c o i l s : o n e f o r automatic and o n e for d i r e c t m a n u a l operation. T h e autom a t i c c o i l is u s e d when t h e t h r u s t c o m m a n d o r i g i n a t e s from t h e j e t
s e l e c t i o n logic, which i s the e l e c t r o n i c c i r c u i t r y that s e l e c t s the r e q u i r e d
a u t o m a t i c c o i l s t o be e n e r g i z e d f o r a given m a n e u v e r . The m a n u a l c o i l s
a r e used when the t h r u s t c o m m a n d o r i g i n a t e s a t the r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l
( d i r e c t m o d e ) , d i r e c t ullage pushbutton, SPS a b o r t , o r t h e C / M S / M S E P
switch ( f i g u r e 2. 5 - 3 ) .
T h e solenoid v a l v e s a r e s p r i n g - l o a d e d c l o s e d and e n e r g i z e d open.
The r e a c t i o n t i m e of t h e v a l v e s a r e i l l u s t r a t e d in f i g u r e s 2 . 5 - 4 and 2.5-5.
Figure 2. 5-4 i l l u s t r a t e s a t h r u s t i n g d u r a t i o n of 15 s e c o n d s ( s t e a d y
s t a t e ) . T h e e l e c t r i c a l on s i g n a l i s r e c e i v e d within e i t h e r the a u t o m a t i c
( n o r m a l ) o r m a n u a l (backup) c o i l s of the engine i n j e c t o r v a l v e s . The
solenoid i n j e c t o r v a l v e s a r e e n e r g i z e d open allowing fuel and o x i d i z e r to

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- the i n j e c t o r into the combustion c h a m b e r . The p r o p e l l a n t s ,


flow through
being h y p e r g o l i c , ignite, providing the s t a r t t r a n s i e n t . The engine, a s a
r e s u l t of p r o p e l l a n t ignition, p r o d u c e s c h a m b e r p r e s s u r e , g a s velocity,
and t h r u s t . A t 15 s e c o n d s a f t e r t h e r e c e i p t of the t h r u s t - o n signal, the
automatic o r m a n u a l c o i l s a r e d e - e n e r g i z e d and the i n j e c t o r v a l v e s
s p r i n g - l o a d c l o s e d . However, due to the closing t i m e and r e s i d u a l
p r o p e l l a n t flow d o w n s t r e a m of t h e i n j e c t o r v a l v e s into t h e combustion
c h a m b e r , t h r u s t output continues until the p r o p e l l a n t s have burned c o m pletely allowing t h e c h a m b e r p r e s s u r e , g a s velocity, and t h r u s t to d e c a y
to 0 pounds, e s t a b l i s h i n g t h e cutoff t r a n s i e n t .

F i g u r e 2. 5 - 5 i l l u s t r a t e s the m i n i m u m e l e c t r i c a l signal that can be


provided to the a u t o m a t i c c o i l s of the i n j e c t o r v a l v e s f r o m the stabilization
c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m j e t s e l e c t i o n logic. The following d e s c r i b e s the
sequence of o p e r a t i o n and r e a s o n s why.

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a. A t i m e of 18*4 m i l l i s e c o n d s (14 m i l l i s e c o n d s m i n i m u m ) will


e l a p s e b e f o r e t h e s t a b i l i z a t i o n c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m (SCS) c a n e l e c t r i c a l l y
p r o v i d e a command-off s i g n a l t o the a u t o m a t i c c o i l s of t h e i n j e c t o r v a l v e s
on the engine.
b. When t h e automatic c o i l s of t h e i n j e c t o r v a l v e s r e c e i v e the e l e c t r i c a l
on s i g n a l f r o m the SCS, the i n j e c t o r v a l v e s a r e e n e r g i z e d to the open
position.
c. T h e f u e l i n j e c t o r a u t o m a t i c coil e n e r g i z e s t o the fully open position
in 4. 5*1. 5 m i l l i s e c o n d s , and the o x i d i z e r i n j e c t o r a u t o m a t i c coil e n e r g i z e s
to t h e fully open position in 6.0*1. 5 m i l l i s e c o n d s establishing a n approximate 2 m i l l i s e c o n d fuel lead. T h i s is accomplished by v a r y i n g the r e s i s t a n c e of t h e a u t o m a t i c c o i l s in the f u e l and o x i d i z e r i n j e c t o r valve.
d. The p r o p e l l a n t s flow f r o m t h e i n j e c t o r v a l v e s as soon as t h e y both
s t a r t t o open t o the p r e m i x i g n i t e r . However, the f u e l will l e a d the
o x i d i z e r by two m i l l i s e c o n d s .
e. The p r o p e l l a n t s start to flow, as soon as t h e i n j e c t o r v a l v e s start
to open, into t h e p r e m i x i g n i t e r and into t h e combustion c h a m b e r which
c r e a t e s s o m e p r e s s u r e , g a s velocity and t h r u s t , and even though it i s
v e r y s m a l l , t h e engine i s o p e r a t i n g in a s p a c e environment.
f . T h e p r e s s u r e , g a s velocity, and t h r u s t continues t o i n c r e a s e
slightly until the v a l v e s r e a c h t h e fully open position.
g. At a p p r o x i m a t e l y 12- 1 / 2 m i l l i s e c o n d s , the p r o p e l l a n t s ignite
( h y p e r g o l i c ) , producing a s p i k e of t h r u s t u p w a r d s into t h e a r e a of 70 to
80 pounds. At 14 m i l l i s e c o n d s m i n i m u m , the S C S r e m o v e s t h e e l e c t r i c a l
s i g n a l f r o m the a u t o m a t i c c o i l s of t h e i n j e c t o r valves.
h. T h e t h r u s t of the engine continues v e r y e r r a t i c a l l y , while the
v a l v e s b e c o m e d e - e n e r g i z e d and s p r i n g - l o a d c l o s e d .
i. At a p p r o x i m a t e l y 21 m i l l i s e c o n d s ( c l o s i n g t i m e of 7. 5 m i l l i s e c o n d s )
on t h e fuel valve and 2 3 m i l l i s e c o n d s ( c l o s i n g t i m e of 8 . 0 m i l l i s e c o n d s ) on
the o x i d i z e r v a l v e , the i n j e c t o r v a l v e s a r e fully c l o s e d .
j . The r e s i d u a l p r o p e l l a n t s d o w n s t r e a m of t h e i n j e c t o r v a l v e s continue
to flow into the combustion c h a m b e r , d e c r e a s i n g until c o m p l e t e t h r u s t
d e c a y of 0 pounds o c c u r s a t a p p r o x i m a t e l y 65 m i l l i s e c o n d s .
k. In o r d e r to d e t e r m i n e the t o t a l i m p u l s e f o r t h i s t i m e s p a n of
o p e r a t i o n ( f i g u r e 2. 5 - 5 ) , everything u n d e r the e n t i r e t h r u 5 t c u r v e m u s t
be integrated.
T h e a u t o m a t i c c o i l s a r e e l e c t r i c a l l y connected in p a r a l l e l f r o m the
SCS. The m a n u a l c o i l s in t h e fuel and o x i d i z e r i n j e c t o r v a l v e s p r o v i d e a
m a n u a l d i r e c t backup to the SCS m o d e of operation. The m a n u a l c o i l s of
the i n j e c t o r v a l v e s a r e e l e c t r i c a l l y connected in s e r i e s . T h e r e a s o n s f o r
the s e r i e s connection of t h e m a n u a l c o i l s a r e as follows:
a. P r e v e n t a m i s m a t c h between t h e opening and closing of the v a l v e s
due to any h e a t s o a k - b a c k into the m a n u a l c o i l s , which would change t h e
r e s i s t a n c e of t h e m a n u a l c o i l s and r e s u l t in a m i s m a t c h if the c o i l s w e r e
connected in p a r a l l e l . T h e d i r e c t m a n u a l opening t i m e f o r f u e l is
1 3 millisecond-s and- o x i d i z e r is 23 m i l l i s e c o n d s . The closing t i m e f o r
f u e l and o x i d i z e r i s 55*Z5 m i l l i s e c o n d s .

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b. The s e r i e s connection f r o m the fuel m a n u a l coil (positive to
negative) t o the o x i d i z e r m a n u a l coil (negative t o p o s i t i v e ) , then to
ground, i s t o i n c r e a s e the a r c s u p p r e s s i o n , reducing the a r c at rotation
c o n t r o l in t h e d i r e c t RCS m o d e of operation.
2. 5 . 3 . 3 . 2

Injector.
The i n j e c t o r contains a p r e m i x i g n i t e r . The p r e m i x i g n i t e r c h a m b e r
contains a f u e l and a n o x i d i z e r p a s s a g e t h a t impinge upon e a c h o t h e r (unlike
impingement) within the p r e m i x i g n i t e r c h a m b e r . The p r e m i x i g n i t e r
c h a m b e r , along with t h e 2 - m i l l i s e c o n d fuel l e a d , p r o v i d e s a s m o o t h e r
s t a r t t r a n s i e n t p r i m a r i l y in the p u l s e m o d e of operation and e s p e c i a l l y
in the a r e a of m i n i m u m i m p u l s e .
The m a i n c h a m b e r portion of the i n j e c t o r will allow eight fuel
s t r e a m s to impinge upon eight o x i d i z e r s t r e a m s (unlike impingement) f o r
m a i n c h a m b e r ignition. T h e r e a r e a l s o eight fuel h o l e s around the o u t e r
p e r i p h e r y of the i n j e c t o r , which p r o v i d e s f i l m cooling to the combustion
chamber .

2. 5.3.3.3

Combustion C h a m b e r .
The combustion c h a m b e r i s c o n s t r u c t e d of unalloyed molybdenum,
which i s coated with a thin l a y e r of molybdenum d i s i l i c i d e t o p r e v e n t
oxidation of the b a s e m e t a l . Cooling of t h e c h a m b e r i s by radiation and
f i l m cooling.
Nozzle Extension. The n o z z l e extension i s attached to the engine by
a Waspolloy nut. The nozzle extension i s machined f r o m a cobalt b a s e
alloy. T h e stiffener r i n g s a r e m a c h i n e d .

2. 5. 3. 3 . 4

RCS E l e c t r i c a l H e a t e r s .
Each of the RCS engine housings contain a n e l e c t r i c a l s t r i p h e a t e r
( f i g u r e 2. 5-3). The e l e c t r i c a l s t r i p h e a t e r s provide p r o p e l l a n t t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l by conductance t o t h e engine housing and engine i n j e c t o r
v a l v e s ; thus the p r o p e l l a n t s . E a c h h e a t e r h a s two t h e r m o switches that
m a i n t a i n t h e t e m p e r a t u r e a t a given r a n g e .

2. 5.3.4

P r e s s u r e Versus Temperature Measuring System.


The h e l i u m tank supply t e m p e r a t u r e m e a s u r e m e n t and h e l i u m tank
supply p r e s s u r e m e a s u r e m e n t ( f i g u r e 2 . 5 - 3 ) f o r e a c h quad a r e utilized
by the c r e w and T L M to d e t e r m i n e t h e quantity of p r o p e l l a n t s r e m a i n i n g
in the r e s p e c t i v e quad.
The n o m o g r a m ( f i g u r e 2. 5 - 6 ) d e p i c t s how to d e t e r m i n e the propellant
quantity remaining in p e r c e n t a g e . T h e h e l i u m supply p r e s s u r e i s d e t e r mined in p s i a on panel 12 by the c r e w , a l s o t h e h e l i u m supply t e m p e r a t u r e

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r e a d s in p s i a . T h e h e l i u m supply t e m p e r a t u r e readout of 0 p s i a i s
equivalent to 0 F and 400 p s i a i s equivalent to 1 5 0 F .
As an e x a m p l e , if t h e c r e w readout on panel 12 f o r a given quad
r e a d s 3400 p s i a h e l i u m supply p r e s s u r e and 265 p s i a h e l i u m supply
t e m p e r a t u r e (which i s equivalent t o 100 O F ) , the quantity of p r o p e l l a n t s
r e m a i n i n g is a p p r o x i m a t e l y 60 p e r c e n t o r 120 pounds. The c r e w would
utilize t h e RCS indicator s e l e c t switch on panel 12 to s e l e c t the quad
d e s i r e d in o r d e r to obtain the h e l i u m tank supply p r e s s u r e and t e m p e r a t u r e , and d e t e r m i n e the p r o p e l l a n t quantity r e m a i n i n g in p e r c e n t .
2. 5. 3 . 5

Engine T h r u s t i n e Logic.
In the S / M RCS, the c o m m a n d s f r o m the stabilization and c o n t r o l
s y s t e m cannot be supplied to the SCS channel s w i t c h e s until the c o n t a c t s
of the RCS latching r e l a y a r e c l o s e d . Closing of t h e s e c o n t a c t s f o r S / M
R C S c o n t r o l m a y b e initiated by the following s i g n a l s ( f i g u r e 2. 5-3):
a. With t h e launch e s c a p e t o w e r j e t t i s o n e d and t h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l
r o t a t e d counterclockwise, an S / M a b o r t o r a n o r m a l S-IVB s e p a r a t i o n
i s initiated and the following sequence of e v e n t s o c c u r s .
1. I n f o r m t h e G & N s y s t e m of an a b o r t initiation.
2. Initiate applicable b o o s t e r shutdown.
3. Inhibit the pitch and yaw automatic j e t s of the SCS.
4. I n i t i a t e s an ullage m a n e u v e r signal to t h e r e q u i r e d m a n u a l
c o i l s of the S / M RCS engines ( a s long a s the translati-on c o n t r o l i s in
c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e , ullage i s t e r m i n a t e d when the t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l
is returned to the neutral detent).
5. Adapter s e p a r a t i o n o c c u r s a t 1 . 7 seconds a f t e r the a b o r t w a s
initiated.
6. E n e r g i z e s t h e RCS latching r e l a y 2-112 s e c o n d s a f t e r the
a b o r t w a s initiated allowing the SCS to provide e l e c t r i c a l c o m m a n d s
to the a u t o m a t i c c o i i s of t h e S / M RCS engines. In the event the logic
f a i l s to e n e r g i z e the RCS latching r e l a y , the RCS CMD switch on
panel 16 i s placed t o t h e O N position, providing a m a n u a l backup t o
the a u t o m a t i c function. In addition, if the ADAPTER SEPARATION
pushbutton on panel 5 is p r e s s e d and held f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 to
2 s e c o n d s , the RCS latching r e l a y i s e n e r g i z e d .
b. In a backup to t h e n o r m a l S-IVB s e p a r a t i o n s e q u e n c e , the R C S CMD
switch i s m o m e n t a r i l y placed t o t h e ON position, e n e r g i z i n g the RCS
latching r e l a y ; the t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l is positioned f o r w a r d , providing a
t r a n s l a t i o n through t h e SCS t o the r e q u i r e d automatic c o i l s of the S / M RCS
engine f o r a tX t r a n s l a t i o n ; and the ADAPTER SEPARATION pushbutton
on panel 5 i s held f o r 2 s e c o n d s to initiate a d a p t e r s e p a r a t i o n . (ADAPTER
SEPARATION pushbutton p r e s s e d and held f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 to 2 seconds
will a l s o e n e r g i z e t h e RCS latching r e l a y . )
In the event the t r a n s l a t i o n contzols a r e unable to provide a n ullage
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and h e l d , p r o v i d e s t h e d i r e c t ullage s i g n a l t o t h e m a n u a l c o i l s of the RCS


e n g i n e s , to be e n e r g i z e d to provide a +X t r a n s l a t i o n . T h i s p r o v i d e s a
m a n u a l d i r e c t backup to t h e two t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l s f o r the ullage
m a n e u v e r t o b e p e r f o r m e d b y the S / M RCS. T h e ullage m a n e u v e r i s
t e r m i n a t e d upon r e l e a s e of t h e DIRECT ULLAGE pushbutton.
In the event the SCS a n d / o r j e t s e l e c t i o n logic i s unable t o provide
c o m m a n d s to t h e a u t o m a t i c c o i l s of the S / M RCS engines, placing the
DIRECT RCS switch on panel 8 t o the ON position p r o v i d e s power to the
r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l s only. When t h e rotation c o n t r o l i s positioned fully t o i t s
s t o p s in a n y d i r e c t i o n , the r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l will e n e r g i z e the r e q u i r e d
m a n u a l c o i l s f o r the d e s i r e d m a n e u v e r .
If the SCS a n d / o r t h e j e t s e l e c t i o n logic i s unable to provide
c o m m a n d s t o t h e a u t o m a t i c c o i l s of t h e S / M RCS engines, it is noted that
t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l af the s p a c e c r a f t is disabled.

2.5.4

S / M RCS PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN DATA.

2.5.4.1

Design Data.
The following l i s t i s t h e d e s i g n d a t a of t h e S / M RCS components.
HELIUM TANKS (4)

4150*50 p s i g at 70*5"F d u r i n g s e r v i c i n g ;
a f t e r s e r v i c i n g sitting on launch pad
70*10"F. Capacity 0. 57 Ib, inside
d i a m e t e r 8. 84 i n . , wall t h i c k n e s s
0. 105 in., and i n t e r n a l volume 0.205 c u f t .

REGULATOR UNITS ( 8 )

P r i m a r y - 181*4 psig with a n o r m a l


lockup of 183*5 psig. F r o m lockup
p r e s s u r e , not d r o p below 177 psig or
r i s e above 185 p s i g and s t a b i l i z e t o
181*2 psig within 2 s e c .
S e c o n d a r y - Lockup of 187*5 psig. F r o m
lockup p r e s s u r e , not d r o p below 177 psig
o r r i s e above 194 psig and s t a b i l i z e a t
185*3 psig within 2 s e c .

PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
( 4 ) COMMON MANIFOLD

Illuminate CAUTION and WARNING light


on panel 10 ( S / M RCS A, B, C , o r D).
U n d e r p r e s s u r e 155 p s i a .
O v e r p r e s s u r e 215 p s i a .

HELIUM R E L I E F
VALVES (8)

D i a p h r a g m r u p t u r e a t 228*8 psig.
F i l t e r - 10 m i c r o n nominal, 2 5 m i c r o n
absolute.

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Relief v a l v e r e l i e v e s a t 236. 5*11. 5 psig.
Relief v a l v e r e s e a t s a t not l e s s than
220 p s i g in the c a v i t y and a h e l i u m flow
of l e s s than 20 s t a n d a r d cubic c e n t i m e t e r s
p e r h o u r a c r o s s t h e b l e e d d e v i c e and r e l i e f
v a l v e a s s e m b l y combined. The b l e e d
d e v i c e s h a l l r e o p e n when d e c r e a s i n g p r e s sure has r e a c h e d no l e s s t h a n 20 psig.
F U E L TANK ( 4 )

Combined p r o p e l l a n t and u l l a g e volume o f


6 9 . 0 l b s , initially a t 6 0 F a t 30*2 p s i g ,
r e s u l t i n g in a t a n k p r e s s u r e of no m o r e
t h a n 215 p s i a when h e a t e d to 8 5 F . Outs i d e d i a m e t e r m a x i m u m 12. 62 in. ,
l e n g t h 2 3 . 7 1 7 (to.060, - 0 . 0 0 0 ) in. Wall
t h i c k n e s s 0 . 0 1 7 in. to 0 . 0 2 2 in.
H e l i u m inlet p o r t 1 / 4 i n . , f i l l and d r a i n
p o r t 112 in.

OXIDIZER TANK (4)

Combined p r o p e l l a n t and u l l a g e v o l u m e of
1 3 7 . 0 l b s , initially a t 6 5 F a t 30*2 p s i g ,
r e s u l t i n g in a t a n k p r e s s u r e of no m o r e
t h a n 215 p s i a when h e a t e d to 8 5 F . Outs i d e d i a m e t e r m a x i m u m 12. 62 i n . ,
length 2 8 . 5 5 (to. 060, - 0 . 0 0 0 ) in.
Wall t h i c k n e s s 0 . 017 in. t o 0 . 0 2 2 in.

INLINE F I L T E R S
ENGINES ( 1 6 )

5-micron nominal; 15-micron absolute


1 0 0 0 - s e c s e r v i c e l i f e , c a p a b l e of
1 0 , 000 o p e r a t i o n a l c y c l e s .

T h r u s t 100 l b s *5 p e r c e n t .
E x p a n s i o n r a t i o 40:l a t n o z z l e exit.
Cooling

F i l m and r a d i a t i o n

Inj e c to r type .
P r e m i x i g n i t e r o n e on one unlike i m p i n g e m e n t . Eight f u e l annulus f o r f i l m cooling
of p r e m i x i g n i t e r , m a i n c h a m b e r e i g h t
on e i g h t unlike i m p i n g e m e n t , eight f u e l f o r
f i l m cooling of c o m b u s t i o n c h a m b e r wall.

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L-605 m a t e r i a l

N o z z l e e x i t d i a m e t e r 5. 6 in.
Fuel lead.

Automatic coils
Manual c o i l s

Connected in p a r a l l e l .

- Connected in s e r i e s .

Weight

- 4.99 lbs.

Length

1 3 . 3 7 5 in.

I l l u m i n a t e CAUTION and WARNING light


on p a n e l 10 ( S / M RCS A, B, C, o r D)

PACKAGE T E M P E R A T U R E
TRANSDUCER ( 4 )

Under t e m p e r a t u r e 6 3 F .
Over temperature 175F.

H E A T E R S THERMO-SWITCH

One in E a c h Quad

One in E a c h Quad

C l o s e at 77 ( + l o ,
-7)"F

C l o s e at 1 1 5 F

Open at 104*14"F

Open at 1 3 4 F

36*3.6 w a t t s p e r
heater
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heater

P e r f o r m a n c e Data.
R e f e r t o M i s s i o n Modular D a t a Book, SID 66-1177.

2.5.4.3

P o w e r Consumption D a t a S / M RCS and C / M RCS.


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Total W a t t s

Control

No. of
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Engine h e a t e r s

RCS HEATER C B ( 4 )

288.0

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SCS JET SELECTION


LOGIC o r DIRECT

32

118.0

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and Component

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1

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He i s o l a t i o n v a l v e s

He VALVE C B ( 2 )
He s w (8)

54.0

Propellant isolation
valves

PROP. ISOL. C B ( 2 )
PROP.ISOL. sw (4)

49.0

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(Ref. S / M / R C S
ISOL. C B )
PROP. ISOL. sw ( 2 )

49.0

RCS engine c o i l s

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LOGIC OR DIRECT

C o m m a n d m o d u l e RCS

24
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52. 5

:::Intermittent o p e r a t i n g c o m p o n e n t s .
2. 5 . 4 . 4

S / M RCS E l e c t r i c a l P o w e r D i s t r i b u t i o n .
See figure 2 . 5-7 f o r e l e c t r i c a l power distribution.

2. 5 . 5

S / M RCS OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS.


O p e r a t i o n a l l i m i t a t i o n s and r e s t r i c t i o n s on t h e t e s t i n g of s y s t e m
v a l v e s in a d r y u n s e r v i c e d p r o p u l s i o n s y s t e m a r e a s follows:
a. H e l i u m i s o l a t i o n v a l v e s and p r o p e l l a n t isolation v a l v e s m i n i m u m
e n e r g i z a t i o n t i m e of 0 . 2 s e c o n d and not t o e x c e e d 5 s e c o n d s .
b. Engine i n j e c t o r v a l v e a u t o m a t i c c o i l e n e r g i z a t i o n not t o e x c e e d
2 m i n u t e s on t i m e d u r i n g a n y 1 5 - m i n u t e p e r i o d with voltage not
exceeding 3 2 v d c .
c . Engine i n j e c t o r v a l v e d i r e c t c o i l e n e r g i z a t i o n on t i m e not e x c e e d
3 5 m i n u t e s d u r i n g a n y 6 0 - m i n u t e p e r i o d and voltage not exceed 16 vdc t o
e i t h e r coil s e p a r a t e l y o r 3 2 v d c to two c o i l s in s e r i e s .

2 . 5. 6

S / M RCS T E L E M E T R Y MEASUREMENTS.

The s u b s e q u e n t l i s t is of all S / M RCS t e l e m e t r y d a t a t h a t is


m o n i t o r e d by flight c o n t r o l l e r s and ground s u p p o r t p e r s o n n e l .

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H e l i u m e n t e r i n g the p r o p e l l a n t t a n k s c r e a t e s a p r e s s u r e buildup
a r o u n d the p r o p e l l a n t positive expulsion b l a d d e r s , f o r c i n g the p r o p e l l a n t s
t o b e expelled into the p r o p e l l a n t d i s t r i b u t i o n l i n e s . P r o p e l l a n t s then flow
t o v a l v e isolation b u r s t d i a p h r a g m s , which r u p t u r e , and through the p r o p e l l a n t isolation v a l v e s . E a c h s u b s y s t e m supplies fuel and o x i d i z e r to s i x
engines.
O x i d i z e r and fuel i s d i s t r i b u t e d to t h e 1 2 fuel and o x i d i z e r i n j e c t o r
v a l v e s by a p a r a l l e l feed s y s t e m . The fuel and o x i d i z e r i n j e c t o r v a l v e s on
e a c h engine contain o r i f i c e s which meter the propellant flow t o obtain a
n o m i n a l 2 : l o x i d i z e r / f u e l r a t i o by weight. The o x i d i z e r and f u e l impinge,
a t o m i z e , and ignite due t o t h e h y p e r g o l i c p r o p e l l a n t s . The i n j e c t o r v a l v e s
a r e c o n t r o l l e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y b y the G&N s y s t e m o r the SCS. Manual
o v e r r i d e d i r e c t c o n t r o l i s provided f o r rotational m a n e u v e r s and d i r e c t
ullage only. The i n j e c t o r v a l v e s a r e s p r i n g - l o a d e d closed.
E x t r e m e l y cold t e m p e r a t u r e of the C / M e x t e r i o r i s anticipated p r i o r
t o e n t r y o p e r a t i o n s ; t h e r e f o r e , C / M RCS engine p r e h e a t i n g m a y b e
n e c e s s a r y b e f o r e initiating p r e s s u r i z a t i o n due t o p o s s i b l e f r e e z i n g of the
o x i d i z e r (t11. 8 F ) upon c o n t a c t with the engine i n j e c t o r v a l v e s . T h i s i s
a c c o m p l i s h e d b y t h e c r e w m o n i t o r i n g the engine t e m p e r a t u r e s and e n e r gizing the i n j e c t o r valve s o l e n o i d s until a c c e p t a b l e engine t e m p e r a t u r e s
a r e obtained. The C / M RCS HTRS switch on panel 200 will apply power
to t h e i n j e c t o r valve solenoids f o r engine preheating.
Since the p r e s e n c e of hypergolic p r o p e l l a n t s can be h a z a r d o u s upon
C / M i m p a c t , t h e r e m a i n i n g p r o p e l l a n t s a r e burned off and t h e RCS purged
with h e l i u m p r i o r t o C / M landing.
In the event of an a b o r t f r o m t h e pad up to T t 61 s e c o n d s a f t e r
liftoff, p r o v i s i o n s h a v e b e e n i n c o r p o r a t e d t o automatically dump the
o x i d i z e r supply o v e r b o a r d , followed b y a h e l i u m p u r g e of the o x i d i z e r
t a n k s and dumping of the r e m a i n i n g h e l i u m supply. The f u e l i s retained
on b o a r d due t o insufficient t i m e f o r dumping and the C / M i m p a c t s with
f u e l t a n k s full, but d e p r e s s u r i z e d .

2.5,

C / M RCS MAJOR COMPONENTS/SUBSYSTEM DESCRIPTION.


T h e C / M RCS is composed of two s e p a r a t e , n o r m a l l y independent
s y s t e m s , designated s y s t e m A and s y s t e m B. The s y s t e m s a r e identical
t o o p e r a t i o n , e a c h containing the following f o u r m a j o r s u b s y s t e m s :
0
0
0
0

Pressurization
Propellant
Rocket engine
Temperature control system

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Pressurization Subsystem.
T h i s s u b s y s t e m c o n s i s t s of a h e l i u m supply tank, two d u a l - p r e s s u r e
r e g u l a t o r a s s e m b l i e s , two c h e c k valve a s s e m b l i e s , two p r e s s u r e - r e l i e f
v a l v e a s s e m b l i e s , and a s s o c i a t e d d i s t r i b u t i o n plumbing.

2 . 5 . 8 . 1. 1

Helium Supply Tank.


The total h i g h - p r e s s u r e h e l i u m i s contained within a single s p h e r i c a l
s t o r a g e tank. Initial f i l l p r e s s u r e i s 4150*50 psig. The l i m i t working
p r e s s u r e i s 5000 psig t o a c c o m m o d a t e p r e s s u r e t r a n s i e n t s during filling.
The proof p r e s s u r e i s 6667 psig and b u r s t p r e s s u r e i s 7500 psig.

2 . 5. 8. 1. 2

Helium Isolation (Squib-Operated) Valve.


The two s q u i b - o p e r a t e d h e l i u m isolation v a l v e s a r e installed in the
plumbing f r o m e a c h h e l i u m t a n k t o confine the h e l i u m to a s s m a l l a n a r e a as
p o s s i b l e to r e d u c e h e l i u m l e a k a g e during the period the system i s not in
u s e . Two squib v a l v e s a r e employed in e a c h s y s t e m t o a s s u r e p r e s s u r i z a
tion. T h e v a l v e s a r e opened b y c l o s u r e of the C M PRESS switch on
panel 1 6 , the C / M - S / M S E P s w i t c h e s on panel 15, o r upon the r e c e i p t
of a n a b o r t signal f r o m the pad up to launch e s c a p e t o w e r j e t t i s o n .

2 . 5. 8. 1. 3

H e l i u m P r e s s u r e Regulator A s s e m b l y .
The p r e s s u r e
a r e s i m i l a r in type,
The differences a r e
p r e s s u r e than t h o s e

2.5.8.1.4

r e g u l a t o r s used in the C / M RCS s u b s y s t e m s A and B


o p e r a t i o n , and function t o t h o s e used in the S / M RCS.
that the r e g u l a t o r s in the C / M RCS a r e s e t a t a h i g h e r
of the S / M RCS.

Helium Check Valve A s s e m b l y .


The check v a l v e a s s e m b l i e s used in C / M RCS s u b s y s t e m s A and B
a r e s i m i l a r in t y p e , o p e r a t i o n , and function t o t h o s e used in the S / M RCS.

2 . 5. 8. 1 . 5

Helium Relief Valve.


T h e h e l i u m relief v a l v e s used in the C / M RCS s u b s y s t e m s A and B
a r e s i m i l a r in type, o p e r a t i o n , and function t o t h o s e used in t h e S / M RCS.
The d i f f e r e n c e s a r e that the r u p t u r e p r e s s u r e of the b u r s t d i a p h r a g m in
the C / M RCS is h i g h e r than t h a t of the S / M RCS, and the relief valve
r e l i e v e s a t a h i g h e r p r e s s u r e in the C / M RCS than that of the S / M RCS.

2 . 5 . 8 . 1. 6

Distribution Plumbing.
B r a z e d joint tubing is used to d i s t r i b u t e regulated h e l i u m in each
s u b s y s t e m f r o m the h e l i u m s t o r a g e v e s s e l s t o the propellant tanks.

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Propellant Subsystem.
E a c h s u b s y s t e m c o n s i s t s of one o x i d i z e r t a n k , o n e fuel tank, one
o x i d i z e r and f u e l isolation valve, and a s s o c i a t e d d i s t r i b u t i o n plumbing.

2. 5. 8. 2. 1

O x i d i z e r Tank.
The o x i d i z e r supply i s contained in a s i n g l e , t i t a n i u m alloy,
h e m i s p h e r i c a l - d o m e d , c y l i n d r i c a l tank to e a c h s y s t e m . E a c h tank contain:
a d i f f u s e r tube a s s e m b l y and a teflon b l a d d e r f o r positive expulsion of the
o x i d i z e r s i m i l a r to t h a t of the S / M R C S t a n k a s s e m b l i e s . The d i f f e r e n c e
i s the C / M RCS tank a s s e m b l i e s a r e s m a l l e r in s i z e . The b l a d d e r is
attached to t h e d i f f u s e r tube a t e a c h end of the tank. The d i f f u s e r tube
a c t s a s the p r o p e l l a n t outlet.
When the tank i s p r e s s u r i z e d , t h e h e l i u m g a s s u r r o u n d s the e n t i r e
b l a d d e r , e x e r t i n g a f o r c e which c a u s e s the b l a d d e r to c o l l a p s e about the
p r o p e l l a n t , thus f o r c i n g the o x i d i z e r into t h e d i f f u s e r tube a s s e m b l y and
out of the tank outlet into the manifold. Working p r e s s u r e i s 360 psig;
proof p r e s s u r e is 480 psig; and the b u r s t p r e s s u r e i s 540 psig.
F u e l Tank. The fuel supply i s contained in a s i n g l e , t i t a n i u m alloy,
h e m i s p h e r i c a l - d o m e d , c y l i n d r i c a l tank f o r e a c h s y s t e m that is s i m i l a r in
m a t e r i a l , c o n s t r u c t i o n , and o p e r a t i o n to that of the o x i d i z e r tank.

2. 5.8. 2. 2

D i a p h r a g m B u r s t Isolation Valve.
The b u r s t d i a p h r a g m s , d o w n s t r e a m f r o m e a c h tank a r e installed t o
confine the p r o p e l l a n t s into a s s m a l l a n a r e a a s p o s s i b l e throughout the
m i s s i o n . Thi's is to p r e v e n t l o s s of p r o p e l l a n t s in the event of l i n e r u p t u r e
d o w n s t r e a m of the b u r s t d i a p h r a g m o r i n j e c t o r v a l v e leakage.
When the h e l i u m isolation squib v a l v e s a r e initiated open, regulated
h e l i u m p r e s s u r e p r e s s u r i z e s t h e p r o p e l l a n t t a n k s , c r e a t i n g the positive
expulsion of p r o p e l l a n t s into t h e r e s p e c t i v e m a n i f o l d s t o the b u r s t
d i a p h r a g m s , which r u p t u r e , allowing t h e p r o p e l l a n t s t o flow through the
p r o p e l l a n t isolation v a l v e s , to the i n j e c t o r v a l v e s on e a c h engine. The
d i a p h r a g m i s of the nonfragmentation type; but, in the event of any f r a g m e n t a t i o n , a f i l t e r is i n c o r p o r a t e d to p r e v e n t any f r a g m e n t s f r o m entering
the engine i n j e c t o r v a l v e s .

2. 5. 8. 2. 3

P r o p e l l a n t Isolation Shutoff Valves.


When the b u r s t d i a p h r a g m isolation v a l v e s a r e r u p t u r e d , the
p r o p e l l a n t s flow to the p r o p e l l a n t isolation v a l v e s .
The isolation v a l v e s in t h e f u e l and o x i d i z e r l i n e s a r e both controlled
by a s i n g l e switch on panel 15. The v a l v e s a r e two-solenoid v a l v e s and a r e

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m a g n e t i c a l l y l a t c h e d open and s p r i n g - l o a d e d c l o s e d . T h e v a l v e s a r e
n o r m a l l y open in r e s p e c t t o fluid flow. T h e C / M p r o p e l l a n t s w i t c h e s A and
B on panel 15 w i l l b e p l a c e d to O N a f t e r T + 61 s e c o n d s and w i l l r e m a i n in
t h a t position until o r b i t i n s e r t i o n to e n s u r e t h a t t h e p r o p e l l a n t i s o l a t i o n
v a l v e s r e m a i n open when s y s t e m s A and B a r e p r e s s u r i z e d upon a b o r t
initiation. T h e s w i t c h e s w i l l a l s o b e p l a c e d to ON p r i o r t o C / M - S / M
s e p a r a t i o n and r e m a i n in t h a t p o s i t i o n until c o m p l e t i o n of p r o p e l l a n t
j e t t i s o n to a g a i n e n s u r e t h a t t h e v a l v e s r e m a i n in t h e open position. The
s w i t c h e s a r e p l a c e d t o c e n t e r - n e u t r a l position a f t e r t o w e r j e t t i s o n until
p r i o r to C / M - S / M s e p a r a t i o n , r e m o v i n g e l e c t r i c a l power f r o m t h e v a l v e s .
E a c h v a l v e c o n t a i n s a position s w i t c h which i s in p a r a l l e l t o one
position i n d i c a t o r below t h e s w i t c h on p a n e l 15 t h a t c o n t r o l s both v a l v e s .
When t h e position s w i t c h in e a c h v a l v e is open, t h e i n d i c a t o r o n p a n e l 15
i s g r e y ( s a m e c o l o r a s t h e p a n e l ) , indicating to t h e c r e w t h e v a l v e s a r e in
t h e n o r m a l position. When t h e position s w i t c h in e a c h v a l v e o r one v a l v e i s
c l o s e d , t h e i n d i c a t o r on p a n e l 15 i s diagonal l i n e s , indicating t o t h e c r e w
t h e v a l v e o r v a l v e s a r e c l o s e d . The v a l v e s a r e c l o s e d in t h e e v e n t of a
f a i l u r e d o w n s t r e a m of t h e v a l v e s , l i n e r u p t u r e , o r runaway t h r u s t e r , e t c .
T h e v a l v e will o p e r a t e a t 0 t o 360 p s i g at both t h e i n l e t and o u t l e t p o r t s .
T h e proof p r e s s u r e i s 540 p s i g and t h e b u r s t p r e s s u r e i s 720 psig.
T h e solenoid i s a 28-vdc t y p e with a p u l l - i n v o l t a g e of not m o r e t h a n 15 v o l t s
d c , and t h e c u r r e n t not t o e x c e e d 2 a m p e r e s at 30 v o l t s d c . T h e v a l v e
a s s e m b l y r e s p o n s e i s 200 m i l l i s e c o n d s m a x i m u m f o r o n e - c y c l e o p e r a t i o n
(open-to-closed o r closed-to-open).
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Distribution Plumbing.
B;azed j o i n t tubing i s u s e d t o d i s t r i b u t e p r e s s u r i z e d h e l i u m g a s to
t h e p r o p e l l a n t p o s i t i v e expulsion t a n k s in s y s t e m A and s y s t e m B. T h e
d i s t r i b u t i o n l i n e s contain I 1 e x p l o s i v e - o p e r a t e d ( s q u i b ) v a l v e s which p e r m i t
changing t h e h e l i u m d i s t r i b u t i o n configuration to a c c o m p l i s h v a r i o u s
f u n c t i o n s within t h e C / M RCS. E a c h s q u i b v a l v e i s a c t u a t e d b y a n e x p l o s i v e
c h a r g e detonated b y a n e l e c t r i c a l h o t w i r e i g n i t e r . A f t e r igyition of t h e
e x p l o s i v e d e v i c e , t h e v a l v e r e m a i n s open p e r m a n e n t l y . Two s q u i b v a l v e s
a r e utilized in e a c h s y s t e m t o i s o l a t e t h e h i g h - p r e s s u r e h e l i u m g a s supply
to t h e s t o r a g e t a n k s until RCS p r e s s u r i z a t i o n i s commanded. Two squib
v a l v e s a r e u t i l i z e d t o i n t e r c o n n e c t s y s t e m A and s y s t e m B r e g u l a t e d
h e l i u m supply, which e n s u r e s p r e s s u r i z a t i o n of both s y s t e m s d u r i n g
d u m p - b u r n and h e l i u m p u r g e o p e r a t i o n s . Two s q u i b v a l v e s in e a c h s y s t e m
p e r m i t h e l i u m g a s to b y p a s s t h e p r o p e l l a n t t a n k s , allowing h e l i u m purging
of t h e p r o p e l l a n t s u b s y s t e m . One s q u i b v a l v e i s i n s t a l l e d in s y s t e m B
r e g u l a t e d h e l i u m l i n e t o p e r m i t h e l i u m d e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n in the e v e n t of a
l o w - a l t i t u d e a b o r t (pad t o T t 61 second a b o r t ) .

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Engine A s s e m b l y .
T h e c o m m a n d module r e a c t i o n c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m engines a r e
ablation cooled, b i p r o p e l l a n t t h r u s t g e n e r a t o r s which can be o p e r a t e d in
e i t h e r the p u l s e - m o d e o r the s t e a d y - s t a t e mode.
E a c h engine c o n s i s t s of a f u e l and o x i d i z e r c o n t r o l v a l v e , which
c o n t r o l s the flow of p r o p e l l a n t s by responding to e l e c t r i c a l c o m m a n d s
( a u t o m a t i c ) g e n e r a t e d b y t h e guidance and navigation s u b s y s t e m a n d / o r
s t a b i l i z a t i o n c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m o r by t h e c r e w ( m a n u a l l y ) and a n i n j e c t o r
head a s s e m b l y which d i r e c t s t h e flow of e a c h p r o p e l l a n t f r o m t h e p r o p e l l a n t
c o n t r o l v a l v e s t o t h e c o m b u s t i o n c h a m b e r and t h e combustion c h a m b e r in
which the p r o p e l l a n t s a r e burned to produce t h r u s t . E s t i m a t e d engine t h r u s t
r i s e and d e c a y i s shown in f i g u r e 2 . 5-9.

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P r o p e l l a n t Solenoid I n j e c t o r C o n t r o l V a l v e s ( F u e l and O x i d i z e r ) .
The i n j e c t o r v a l v e s u t i l i z e two c o a x i a l l y wound c o i l s : one f o r
a u t o m a t i c and one f o r d i r e c t m a n u a l c o n t r o l . The a u t o m a t i c c o i l i s used
when the t h r u s t command o r i g i n a t e s f r o m t h e j e t s e l e c t i o n logic. The
m a n u a l c o i l s a r e u s e d when t h e t h r u s t command o r i g i n a t e s a t t h e r o t a t i o n
control (direct mode).
The solenoid v a l v e s a r e s p r i n g - l o a d e d c l o s e d and e n e r g i z e d open.
T h e r e a c t i o n t i m e of t h e v a l v e s , p u l s e m o d e of o p e r a t i o n , r e a s o n f o r
p u l s e m o d e , and t h r u s t c u r v e g e n e r a t e d by t h e engine i s s i m i l a r t o the
S / M RCS e n g i n e s .
The a u t o m a t i c c o i l s in t h e fuel and o x i d i z e r i n j e c t o r v a l v e s a r e
connected in p a r a l l e l f r o m t h e SCS. The manual c o i l s in t h e f u e l and
o x i d i z e r i n j e c t o r v a l v e s p r o v i d e a m a n u a l d i r e c t b a c k u p to t h e a u t o m a t i c
s y s t e m . The m a n u a l c o i l s a r e connected in p a r a l l e l f r o m t h e r o t a t i o n
controls.
Engine i n j e c t o r v a l v e opening t i m e of 5*2 m i l l i s e c o n d s and c l o s i n g
of 6*2 m i l l i s e c o n d s f o r t h e a u t o m a t i c c o i l s and opening t i m e of 7 m i l l i s e c o n d s and c l o s i n g of 16 to 18 m i l l i s e c o n d s f o r t h e d i r e c t m a n u a l c o i l s .
T h e a c t u a t i o n t i m e s h a l l not v a r y b y m o r e than t 5 0 o r -25 p e r c e n t o p e r a ting t i m e b e t w e e n t40 to t200' F.

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Injector.
The i n j e c t o r , c o n t a i n s a fuel and o x i d i z e r p a s s a g e t h a t impinge
( u n l i k e i m p i n g e m e n t ) upon a s p l a s h p l a t e within t h e c o m b u s t i o n c h a m b e r .
T h e r e f o r e , t h e i n j e c t o r p a t t e r n i s r e f e r r e d t o a s a n unlike i m p i n g e m e n t
s p l a s h - p l a t e i n j e c t o r . T h e r e a r e 16 f u e l and 1 6 o x i d i z e r p a s s a g e s in
the injector face.

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Thrust Chamber Assembly.


The t h r u s t c h a m b e r a s s e m b l y i s f a b r i c a t e d in f o u r s e g m e n t s : t h e
c o m b u s t i o n c h a m b e r a b l a t i v e s l e e v e , the t h r o a t i n s e r t , t h e a b l a t i v e
m a t e r i a l , and t h e a s b e s t o s and t h e f i b e r g l a s s w r a p . The engine i s
a b l a t i v e cooled.

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Nozzle E x t e n s i o n .
The C / M R C S e n g i n e s a r e mounted within t h e s t r u c t u r e of the C / M .
The n o z z l e e x t e n s i o n s a r e r e q u i r e d t o t r a n s m i t t h e g a s e s f r o m t h e engine
out t h r o u g h t h e s t r u c t u r e of t h e C / M . The n o z z l e e x t e n s i o n s a r e f a b r i c a ted of ablative material.

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Engine Solenoid I n j e c t o r Valve T e m p e r a t u r e C o n t r o l S y s t e m .


A t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l s y s t e m of t h e C / M RCS engine v a l v e s i s
employed by e n e r g i z i n g t h e m a n u a l d i r e c t c o i l s on e a c h engine.
T e m p e r a t u r e t r a n s d u c e r s a r e mounted on t h e engine i n j e c t o r v a l v e
o x i d i z e r s o l e n o i d s . A t e m p e r a t u r e t r a n s d u c e r i s i n s t a l l e d on t h e s u b s y s t e m . A c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e r o l l o x i d i z e r v a l v e , n e g a t i v e yaw o x i d i z e r
v a l v e , n e g a t i v e pitch o x i d i z e r v a l v e and on s u b s y s t e m B p o s i t i v e yaw
o x i d i z e r v a l v e , n e g a t i v e pitch o x i d i z e r v a l v e , and c l o c k w i s e r o l l o x i d i z e r
v a l v e . T h e s e engine i n j e c t o r solenoid o x i d i z e r v a l v e s w e r e s e l e c t e d a s
the coldest engines.
The t e m p e r a t u r e t r a n s d u c e r s have a range f r o m - 5 0 F to t 2 5 0 " F .
. T h e t e m p e r a t u r e t r a n s d u c e r s f r o m t h e t h r e e s u b s y s t e m A and B engine
o x i d i z e r i n j e c t o r v a l v e s p r o v i d e inputs t h e t h e TEST S E L E C T s w i t c h on
p a n e l 200, which i s l o c a t e d in t h e l o w e r e q u i p m e n t b a y of t h e c o m m a n d
m o d u l e . With t h e FUNCTION S E L E C T s w i t c h on panel 200 p l a c e d t o
position B and t h e T E S T S E L E C T r o t a r y s w i t c h on p a n e l 200 placed t o
p o s i t i o n s 1 , 2, 3 , 4 , 11, and 1 2 , r e s p e c t i v e l y , t h e s p e c i f i c engine o x i d i z e r
v a l v e t e m p e r a t u r e is m o n i t o r e d a s a d - c v o l t a g e on t h e 0 - t o 5-vdc
v o l t m e t e r . Z e r o vdc i s e q u i v a l e n t to - 5 0 F and 5 vdc is equivalent to
$250" F.

..*-A C / M RCS HEATER s w i t c h i s l o c a t e d o n p a n e l 200. T h e C / M


RCS HEATER s w i t c h i s p l a c e d t o t h e ON position when any o n e of t h e
i n s t r u m e n t e d e a g i n e s a r e below + 6 4 " F , a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1. 80 vdc. T h i s
m u s t b e a c c o m p l i s h e d within 26 m i n u t e s p r i o r t o C f M - S / M s e p a r a t i o n ,
providing t h e ,C/M p r o p e l l a n t j e t t i s o n LOGIC s w i t c h i s ON. The f u e l and
o x i d i z e r i n j e c t o r v a l v e m a n u a l c o i l s of a l l C / M RCS e n g i n e s a r e e n e r g i z e d
o p e n ( p r i o r t o p r e s s u r i z a t i o n of C / M RCS s u b s y s t e m s A and B ) . A
1 3 - m i n u t e h e a t u p t i m e m a x i m u m o r 1 0 0 " F , which i s m o n i t o r e d on the d - c
v o l t m e t e r on p a n e l 200 a s 2 . 5 0 v d c , a s s u r e s e n g i n e i n j e c t o r v a l v e
t e m p e r a t u r e is a t t 2 0 " F m i n i m u m . If + 1 0 0 " F , 2. 50 vdc on t h e d - c voltm e t e r i s r e a c h e d f r o m t h e c o l d e s t i n s t r u m e n t e d engine b e f o r e 1 3 m i n u t e s ,
t h e C / M RCS HEATER s w i t c h i s p l a c e d t o O F F , which d e - e n e r g i z e s t h e
engine i n j e c t o r v a l v e s and the i n j e c t o r v a l v e s s p r i n g - l o a d c l o s e d . If a
t i m e of 1 3 m i n u t e s i s r e a c h e d b e f o r e t 1 0 O 0 F , 2.50 vdc o n t h e d - c voltm e t e r , t h e C / M RCS HEATER s w i t c h i s placed t o O F F . T h i s will p r e v e n t
the o x i d i z e r f r o m f r e e z i n g at the e n g i n e i n j e c t o r v a l v e s upon p r e s s u r i z a t i o n
of s u b s y s t e m s A and B.
T h e C / M RCS HEATER s w i t c h m u s t b e placed t o O F F p r i o r t o C / M
RCS p r e s s u r i z a t i o n . T h e o p e r a t i o n of t h e C / M RCS HEATER s w i t c h in
conjunction with t h e d - c v o l t m e t e r a n d / o r h e a t i n g t i m e e n s u r e s all o t h e r
engine v a l v e s r e a c h t h e a c c e p t a b l e t e m p e r a t u r e l e v e l s . T h e t 1 0 0 " F ,
2. 50 vdc, o r t h i r t e e n - m i n u t e t i m e l i m i t a s s u r e s t h a t t h e w a r m e s t engine
valve will be l e s s than t 2 0 0 " F .

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Engine T h r u s t O N - O F F L o g i c .
All t h r u s t c o m m a n d s f o r C / M attitude p a s s t h r o u g h t h e s t a b i l i z a t i o n
and c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m and t h e j e t s e l e c t i o n logic. T h e s e c o m m a n d s m a y
o r i g i n a t e at t h e following:
a. T h e rotation c o n t r o l s
b. T h e s t a b i l i z a t i o n and c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m
c . T h e guidance and navigation s u b s y s t e m .
In t h e e v e n t t h e SCS a n d / o r j e t s e l e c t i o n logic is unable to p r o v i d e
c o m m a n d s t o t h e a u t o m a t i c c o i l s of t h e C / M RCS e n g i n e s , placing t h e
DIRECT RCS switch on panel 8 t o the ON position p r o v i d e s power t o t h e
r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l . When t h e rotation c o n t r o l i s positioned fully t o i t s s t o p s
in a n y d i r e c t i o n , t h e rotation c o n t r o l e n e r g i z e s t h e r e q u i r e d m a n u a l c o i l s
f o r the desired maneuver.
When t h e C M SM S E P s w i t c h e s on p a n e l 15 a r e placed t o C M SM
S E P position, t h e s w i t c h e s a u t o m a t i c a l l y e n e r g i z e r e l a y s in t h e RCS
t r a n s f e r p a n e l s (C19A4) and in t h e RCS c o n t r o l b o x e s (C19A1)
( f i g u r e 2 . 5-10) (providing t h e C M P R O P J E T T LOGIC s w i t c h on p a n e l 8 i s
O N ) t h a t t r a n s f e r s t h e SCS and d i r e c t m a n u a l inputs f r o m t h e S / M RCS
engine t h t h e C / M RCS e n g i n e s a u t o m a t i c a l l y . ( T h e s e s a m e functions
o c c u r on a n y L E S ABORT.)
T h e t r a n s f e r m o t o r s in t h e RCS t r a n s f e r p a n e l s (C19A4) and in t h e
RCS c o n t r o l b o x e s ( C 1 9 A l ) a r e r e d u n d a n t t o e a c h o t h e r in t h a t t h e y e n s u r e
the SCS and d i r e c t m a n u a l inputs a r e t r a n s f e r r e d f r o m t h e S / M RCS
e n g i n e s to t h e C / M RCS e n g i n e s . T h e t r a n s f e r m o t o r s in t h e RCS c o n t r o l
b o x e s (C19A1) a r e a u t o m a t i c a l l v a c t i v a t e d b y t h e CM SM S E P s w i t c h e s
( p r o v i d i n g t h e CM P R O P J E T T LOGIC s w i t c h i s ON); in addition, t h e y
may a l s o b e a c t i v a t e d by t h e m a n u a l b a c k u p of the RCS TRANSFER s w i t c h
on p a n e l 16. T h e t r a n s f e r m o t o r s in t h e RCS t r a n s f e r p a n e l s (C19A4)
a r e a c t i v a t e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y only by the C M SM S E P s w i t c h e s ( p r o v i d i n g
t h e C M P R O P J E T T LOGIC s w i t c h i s ON).
A s a n e x a m p l e , if t h e RCS t r a n s f e r m o t o r in C19A1 failed to t r a n s f e r
a u t o m a t i c a l l y a t CM SM S E P , t h e RCS t r a n s f e r m o t o r in C19A4 would s t i l l
a u t o m a t i c a l l y t r a n s f e r t h e SCS and d i r e c t m a n u a l inputs f r o m t h e S / M
RCS e n g i n e s t o t h e C / M RCS e n g i n e s ( p r o v i d i n g t h e CM P R O P J E T T
LOGIC s w i t c h is ON). In addition, t h e RCS TRANSFER s w i t c h on panel 16
p r o v i d e s a m a n u a l b a c k u p to t h e C19A1 RCS t r a n s f e r m o t o r s only.
Another e x a m p l e , t h e C / M RCS s u b s y s t e m s could be checked out
p r i o r t o CM S M SkP b y placing t h e RCS TRANSFER s w i t c h on panel 16 t o
CM position, and only t h e RCS t r a n s f e r m o t o r s (C19A1) in t h e RCS c o n t r o l
b o x e s would t r a n s f e r t h e SCS and d i r e c t m a n u a l inputs f r o m t h e S / M RCS
e n g i n e s t o the C / M RCS e n g i n e s . T h e t r a n s f e r m o t o r s in t h e RCS t r a n s f e r
p a n e l s (C19A4) would not t r a n s f e r until C / M S / M S E P ( p r o v i d i n g the C / M
P R O P J E T T LOGIC s w i t c h i s ON) and then s t a r t the SM j e t t i s o n
controllers.

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2. 5.8.4

ProDellant J e t t i s o n .
T h e r e a r e two s e q u e n c e s of p r o p e l l a n t j e t t i s o n . One s e q u e n c e i s
employed in the event of a n a b o r t while the vehicle i s on the launch pad and
through t h e f i r s t 61 s e c o n d s of flight. T h e second s e q u e n c e i s employed
f o r a l l o t h e r conditions, whether i t b e a n o r m a l o r an a b o r t m o d e of
o p e r a t i o n . T h e s e q u e n c e of e v e n t s b e f o r e and during a n o r m a l r e - e n t r y
i s a s follows:
a . T h e c r e w will p l a c e the C / M S / M SEPARATION s w i t c h e s to the
C / M S / M SEPARATION position on panel 15 o r p l a c e t h e C / M RCS
PRESS switch on panel 16 to the ON position, p r i o r to initiating C / M S / M
s e p a r a t i o n . The C / M R C S PRESS switch or the C / M S / M SEP s w i t c h e s
i n i t i a t e s the h e l i u m isolation squib v a l v e s in C / M R C S s u b s y s t e m s A and B,
t h u s p r e s s u r i z i n g both s u b s y s t e m s ( f i g u r e s 2. 5 - 8 and 2. 5-10). The C / M
RCS PRESS switch p r o v i d e s a backup to the C / M S / M S E P switches and
t h e RCS LOGIC switch on panel 8 m u s t be ON, p r i o r to initiating
C / M - S / M s e p a r a t i o n to p r o v i d e an automatic RCS t r a n s f e r .
b. T h e C / M continues t o d e s c e n d a f t e r r e - e n t r y into t h e e a r t h
a t m o s p h e r e . A t 24,000 f e e t , b a r o m e t r i c switch is activated which
u n l a t c h e s the RCS latching r e l a y , inhibiting any c o m m a n d s f r o m the SCS
t o the j e t s e l e c t i o n logic ( f i g u r e 2. 5 - 3 ) ( m a n u a l backup of RCS CMD switch
panel 1 6 ) .
c. At m a i n p a r a c h u t e l i n e s t r e t c h , the RCS propellant j e t t i s o n DUMP
switch on p a n e l 8 i s placed t o the DUMP position a s a n o r m a l m a n u a l
function b y the c r e w , initiating the following functions, simultaneously.
T h e RCS LOGIC switch on panel 18 m u s t b e ON p r i o r t o placing DUMP
switch to DUMP position.
1. I n i t i a t e s the two h e l i u m i n t e r c o n n e c t squib v a l v e s
2. I n j t i a t e s t h e fuel i n t e r c o n n e c t squib valve
3 . I n i t i a t e s t h e o x i d i z e r i n t e r c o n n e c t squib valve
4. T h e fuel and o x i d i z e r i n j e c t o r valve m a n u a l c o i l s a r e e n e r g i z e d
on a l l of t h e C / M RCS engines, excluding the t pitch engines. The
t pitch e n g i n e s a r e not e n e r g i z e d due to t h e i r location being adjacent
t o the steam vent. The p r o p e l l a n t s a r e jettisoned b y burning the
p r o p e l l a n t s r e m a i n i n g in 10 of the 12 engines. The length of t i m e t o
b u r n t h e r e m a i n i n g p r o p e l l a n t s will v a r y , depending upon the amount
of p r o p e l l a n t s r e m a i n i n g in the fuel and o x i d i z e r t a n k s a t 24,000 feet.
If an e n t i r e p r o p e l l a n t load r e m a i n e d , a s a n e x a m p l e , a nominal b u r n
t i m e would b e 88 s e c o n d s through 10 of the 1 2 engines. In t h e w o r s t
c a s e of only 5 of the 1 2 e n g i n e s ( m a n u a l c o i l s e n e r g i z e d ) , a nominal
b u r n t i m e would be 1 5 5 s e c o n d s .
d. Upon completion of propellant b u r n , the C / M propellant j e t t i s o n
PURGE s w i t c h on panel 8 i s placed to the PURGE position a s a n o r m a l
m a n u a l function by the c r e w . When the PURGE switch i s on, the switch
i n i t i a t e s the f o u r h e l i u m b y p a s s squib v a l v e s , allowing the regulated
h e l i u m p r e s s u r e to b y p a s s around e a c h fuel and o x i d i z e r tank, thus
purging t h e m a n i f o l d s through 10 of the 12 engines. Purging r e q u i r e s
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 5 s e c o n d s o r until h e l i u m depletion.

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4"-

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SYSTEMS DATA
e. In t h e event of the C / M p r o p e l l a n t j e t t i s o n LOGIC s y i t c h a n d / o r
DUMP switch f a i l u r e , the r e m a i n i n g p r o p e l l a n t s m a y b e burned by placing
the DIRECT RCS switch on panel 8 t o ON and positioning the two rotation
c o n t r o l l e r s t o CCW, CW, - Y , t Y and - P (excluding t P ) position, e n e r gizing t h e m a n u a l fuel and o x i d i z e r i n j e c t o r valve solenoid c o i l s of
10 of the 12 C / M RCS e n g i n e s b u r n e d . At the completion of propellant
b u r n , the C / M RCS HELIUM DUMP switch on panel 26 would b e placed
ON initiating the f o u r b y p a s s squib v a l v e s , allowing the regulation h e l i u m
p r e s s u r e t o b y p a s s around e a c h fuel and o x i d i z e r tank, and purging the
manifolds through 10 of t h e 12 engines providing the two r o t a t i o n cont r o l l e r s a r e positioned to CCW, CW, -Y, t Y and - P (excluding t P ) .
f . In t h e event t h e C / M p r o p e l l a n t j e t t i s o n LOGIC switch and DUMP
switch on panel 8 function c o r r e c t l y and t h e PURGE switch f a i l s , the C / M
HELIUM DUMP switch on panel 26 would be placed to ON; t h u s initiating
the f o u r h e l i u m b y p a s s squib v a l v e s , allowing the regulated h e l i u m ' p r e s s u r e t o b y p a s s around e a c h fuel and o x i d i z e r tank, and purging the
m a n i f o l d s through 10 of t h e 12 engines.
g. P r i o r to w a t e r i m p a c t the LOGIC switch on panel 8 m a y b e placed
t o t h e O F F position, which would d e - e n e r g i z e the m a n u a l c o i l s of t h e
engine i n j e c t o r v a l v e s allowing the engine i n j e c t o r v a l v e s t o s p r i n g - l o a d
c l o s e d , preventing s e a w a t e r f r o m e n t e r i n g the manifolds through the
engine. The DUMP switch placed to the O F F position will a c c o m p l i s h
the s a m e function.
The sequence of e v e n t s involving a n a b o r t f r o m the pad up to
61 s e c o n d s i s as follows:
a. The OXIDIZER DUMP switch on panel 16 i s placed in the AUTO
OX DUMP position, and t h e RCS LOGIC switch on panel 8 i s placed in the
O N position a t s o m e t i m e in the countdown p r i o r to T=O.
b. ' The following e v e n t s o c c u r simultaneously upon t h e r e c e i p t of t h e
a b o r t signal. The command may b e g e n e r a t e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y b y the
s e q u e n c e e v e n t s c o n t r o l l e r s u b s y s t e m o r b y m a n u a l l y rotating the
translation control counterclockwise.
1. When the a b o r t s i g n a l i s r e c e i v e d , the two s q u i b - o p e r a t e d
h e l i u m isolation v a l v e s in e a c h s y s t e m a r e initiated open, p r e s s u r i z i n g
s u b s y s t e m s A and B. Manual backup of the C / M PRESS switch,
panel 16.
2. T h e s q u i b - o p e r a t e d h e l i u m i n t e r c o n n e c t valve f o r t h e o x i d i z e r
t a n k s i s initiated open. If only one of t h e two squib h e l i u m isolation
v a l v e s w a s initiated open, both systems a r e p r e s s u r i z e d a s a r e s u l t
of the h e l i u m interconnect squib v a l v e interconnect.
3 . T h e s o l e n o i d - o p e r a t e d fuel and o x i d i z e r isolation shutoff
v a l v e s a r e closed t o p r e v e n t f u e l and o x i d i z e r f r o m flowing t o the
thrust chamber assemblies.
4. T h e s q u i b - o p e r a t e d o x i d i z e r i n t e r c o n n e c t valve i s initiated
open. If only one of the two o x i d i z e r o v e r b o a r d d u m p squib v a l v e s
w a s initiated open, the o x i d i z e r m a n i f o l d s of e a c h s y s t e m a r e c o m m o n
a s a r e s u l t of the o x i d i z e r i n t e r c o n n e c t squib valve.

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SYSTEMS DATA
5.
The squib-operated o x i d i z e r o v e r b o a r d dump v a l v e s r o u t e t h e
o x i d i z e r t o a blow-out plug in the aft h e a t shield of the C / M which
s h e a r s a pin due to the p r e s s u r e buildup and blows the plug out,
dumping the o x i d i z e r o v e r b o a r d . The e n t i r e o x i d i z e r supply i s dumped
in a p p r o x i m a t e l y 13 t o 15 s e c o n d s .
6. T h e RCS latching r e l a y will not e n e r g i z e in the event of a n a b o r t
f r o m 0 to t 6 1 s e c o n d s due to the. position of the AUTO OX DUMP switch
( f i g u r e s 2. 5-3 and 2. 5-10). T h u s , no c o m m a n d s a r e allowed into t h e
j e t s e l e c t i o n logic f r o m the SCS.
7. The C J M - S I M RCS t r a n s f e r m o t o r - d r i v e n s w i t c h e s a r e autom a t i c a l l y d r i v e n upon the r e c e i p t of the a b o r t s i p a l , allowing e l e c t r i c a l
s i g n a l s to b e supplied t o the C / M R C S engine i n j e c t o r valves. Manual
backup of RCS t r a n s f e r switch, panel 16.
c. Eighteen s e c o n d s a f t e r the a b o r t s i g n a l i s initiated, the following
e v e n t s a u t o m a t i c a l l y o c c u r simultaneously:
1. T h e h e l i u m i n t e r c o n n e c t squib valve between the f u e l t a n k s i s
initiated open.
2 . The h e l i u m o v e r b o a r d d u m p squib v a l v e is initiated open,
dumping the h e l i u m p r e s s u r e o v e r b o a r d into the aft equipment
c o m p a r t m e n t , r e l e a s i n g t h e h e l i u m p r e s s u r e f r o m both f u e l tanks.
3. T h e b y p a s s squib v a l v e t o the s u b s y s t e m s A and B o x i d i z e r tank
i s initiated open, purging both o x i d i z e r s y s t e m s out through t h e o v e r b o a r d d u m p in t h e aft h e a t s h i e l d .
4. F u e l r e m a i n s onboard a t i m p a c t with no p r e s s u r e on the fuel
tanks.

. T h e s e q u e n c e of e v e n t s of a n a b o r t , initiated a f t e r 61 s e c o n d s up t o
launch e s c a p e t o w e r j e t t i s o n , a r e as follows:
a. At 61 s e c o n d s a f t e r lift-off, t h e c r e w a s a n o r m a l m a n u a l function
will p l a c e the*AUTO OX DUMP switch on panel 16 to the AUTO RCS CMD
posit ion.
b. T h e RCS LOGIC switch w a s placed t o t h e ON position p r i o r to TtO.
1. Initiate both h e l i u m isolation squib v a l v e s in C / M RCS,
s u b s y s t e m s A and B. Manual backup of C / M RCS PRESS switch on
panel 16; thus, p r e s s u r i z i n g C / M RCS s u b s y s t e m s A and B.
2. D r i v e s t h e C / M S / M R C S t r a n s f e r m o t o r s to the C / M RCS
position. Manual backup of RCS TRANSFER switch on panel 16 f o r
C19A1 R C S t r a n s f e r m o t o r s only.
3. RCS latching r e l a y e n e r g i z e d o n e second a f t e r r e c e i p t of the
a b o r t signal.
d . At m a i n p a r a c h u t e l i n e s t r e t c h , a s a n o r m a l m a n u a l function, the
.RCS p r o p e l l a n t and j e t t i s o n D U M P switch on panel 8 i s placed to the
D U M P position initiating functions the same a s a n o r m a l e n t r y .

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SYSTEMS DATA
2.5.9

C / M RCS PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN DATA.

2. 5 . 9 . 1

Design Data.
The following l i s t c o n t a i n s d a t a of t h e C M / R C S components:
HELIUM TANKS ( 2 )

4150*50 p s i g at 7 0 " * 5 " F d u r i n g s e r v i c i n g ,


s e t t i n g on l a u n c h pad 70"*10F. C a p a c i t y
0 . 57 l b s , i n s i d e d i a m e t e r 8. 84 i n . , w a l l
t h i c k n e s s 0 . 105 in. and i n t e r n a l v o l u m e
of 365*5 cubic in. a t 4150*50 psig.

HELIUM ISOLATION SQUIB


VALVE F I L T E R

Remove 98 p e r c e n t of all p a r t i c l e s whose


two s m a l l e s t d i m e n s i o n s a r e g r e a t e r t h a n
40 m i c r o n s .
Remove 100 p e r c e n t of a l l p a r t i c l e s whose
two s m a l l e s t d i m e n s i o n s a r e g r e a t e r than
74 m i c r o n s .

REGULATOR UNITS ( 4 )

P r i m a r y - Initial of 291*6 p s i g and s t a b i l i z e


within 2 s e c o n d s t o 291*4 psig. Lockup
p r e s s u r e m i n i m u m of 284 p s i g and n o t
e x c e e d 302 psig.
S e c o n d a r y - Lockup 287 t o 308 p s i g and
s t a b i l i z e a t 294. 5*7. 5 p s i g within
2 seconds.

HELIUM RELIEF VALVES


( 4)

D i a p h r a g m r u p t u r e a t 340*8 p s i
F i l t e r - 10 m i c r o n s n o m i n a l , 25 m i c r o n s
absolute
Relief v a l v e s r e l i e v e s at 346*14 p s i g
Relief v a l v e r e s e a t s at no l e s s t h a n
327 p s i g
Flow c a p a c i t y 0 . 3 l b / m i n at 6 0 F and
346*14 p s i g
Bleed d e v i c e c l o s e s when i n c r e a s i n g
p r e s s u r e h a s r e a c h e d no m o r e t h a n
179 p s i g in t h e c a v i t y and a h e l i u m flow
of l e s s than 20 s t a n d a r d c u b i c c e n t i m e t e r s
p e r h o u r a c r o s s t h e bleed and r e l i e f v a l v e
a s s e m b l i e s combined. T h e bleed d e v i c e
s h a l l r e o p e n when d e c r e a s i n g p r e s s u r e h a s
r e a c h e d no l e s s t h a n 20 psig.

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SYSTEMS DATA
PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
F U E L AND OXIDIZER

I l l u m i n a t e s caution and w a r n i n g light on


p a n e l 10 ( C / M RCS A o r B)
A f t e r h e l i u m isolation, u n d e r p r e s s u r e
265 p s i a
Squib v a l v e a c t u a t i o n , o v e r p r e s s u r e
325 p s i a

FUEL TANKS ( 2 )

Combined p r o p e l l a n t and ullage volume


of 45. 2 l b s , initially a t 6 5 F a t 30*2 p s i g ,
r e s u l t i n g in a tank p r e s s u r e of no m o r e
than 205 p s i a when heated t o 1 0 5 F .
Length 17.329 (to.040, - 0 . 0 0 0 ) i n . ,
o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r m a x i m u m 12.62 i n . , wall
t h i c k n e s s 0 . 0 2 2 in. to 0 . 0 2 7 in.

OXIDIZER TANK ( 2 )

Combined p r o p e l l a n t and ullage volume of


8 9 . 2 pounds initially at 6 5 F a t 30*2 p s i g ,
r e s u l t i n g in a t a n k p r e s s u r e of no m o r e
than 2 0 5 p s i a when h e a t e d to 8 5 F .
L e n g t h 1 9 . 9 0 7 (to.040, - 0 . 0 0 0 ) i n . ,
m a x i m u m o u t s i d e d i a m e t e r 12. 62 i n . ,
wall t h i c k n e s s 0 . 0 2 2 t o 0 . 0 2 7 in.

VALVE ISOLATION BURST


DIAPHRAGM ( 4 )

R u p t u r e at 241*14 p s i g , within 2 s e c o n d s
a f t e r r u p t u r e p r e s s u r e i s r e a c h e d a t any
t e m p e r a t u r e b e t w e e n 40" t o 1 0 5 F .
F i l t e r 75 m i c r o n s n o m i n a l , 100 m i c r o n s
a b solute.
200-second s e r v i c e life, 3000 o p e r a t i o n a l
cycles

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Nominal t h r u s t , 9 3 pounds
Expansion r a t i o , 9 t o 1
Cooling, ablation
I n j e c t o r type, 16 on 16 s p l a s h p l a t e
Combustion c h a m b e r r e f r a s i l a b l a t i v e
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Length, 11. 65 in. m a x i m u m
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P o w e r Consumption Data.
R e f e r to p a r a g r a p h 2. 5.4.3.

2. 5.10

C / M RCS OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS.


A p r o p e l l a n t isolation v a l v e switch m u s t b e placed t o ON m o m e n t a r i l y p r i o r to lift-off and r e t u r n e d to n e u t r a l . At T t 6 1 s e c o n d s a f t e r
lift-off the s w i t c h e s m u s t b e placed to O N until o r b i t i n s e r t i o n to e n s u r e
t h a t the Valves will r e m a i n open if an LES a b o r t is initiated; then at
o r b i t i n s e r t i o n , the s w i t c h e s m a y b e placed t o n e u t r a l . The s w i t c h e s
m u s t b e placed to O N p r i o r to C / M RCS p r e s s u r i z a t i o n to e n s u r e v a l v e s
r e m a i n open throughout e n t r y .

2. 5 . 1 0 . 1

C / M RCS E l e c t r i c a l P o w e r Distribution.
S e e f i g u r e 2. 5-11 f o r e l e c t r i c a l power d i s t r i b u t i o n .

2 . 5 . 11

C / M RCS T E L E M E T R Y MEASUREMENTS.
The following i s a c o m p l e t e l i s t of the C / M RCS t e l e m e t r y d a t a that
is m o n i t o r e d b y the flight c o n t r o l l e r s and ground s u p p o r t p e r s o n n e l .

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SECTION 2
SUBSECTION 2 . 6
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM (EPS)

2.6. 1

IN T ROD UC T IO N.
The e l e c t r i c a l power s y s t e m ( f i g u r e 2 . 6 - 1 ) s u p p l i e s all e l e c t r i c a l
power r e q u i r e d b y the s p a c e c r a f t t o c o m p l e t e i t s scheduled m i s s i o n .
D-C e l e c t r i c a l power i s provided by t h r e e f u e l c e l l power p l a n t s , two
S / M j e t t i s o n c o n t r o l l e r b a t t e r i e s located in the s e r v i c e module, and
five b a t t e r i e s ( 2 p y r o and 3 e n t r y ) located in t h e c o m m a n d module. A-C
e l e c t r i c a l power i s provided b y o n e , o r two, of t h e t h r e e i n v e r t e r s located
in the lower equipment bay of the c o m m a n d module. C o n t r o l s and d i s p l a y s
f o r the EPS a r e positioned in t h e c o m m a n d m o d u l e n e a r t h e a s t r o n a u t
r e s p o n s i b l e f o r controlling and m o n i t o r i n g the s y s t e m . The E P S can b e
divided into f o u r s u b s y s t e m s a s follows:
0

E n e r g y s t o r a g e : c r y o g e n i c s t o r a g e ; pyrotechnic, e n t r y , and S / M
jettison controller batteries

a P o w e r generation:
e P o w e r conversion:

fuel c e l l power p l a n t s
solid s t a t e i n v e r t e r s , b a t t e r y c h a r g e r

e P o w e r distribution: d - c power d i s t r i b u t i o n , a - c power d i s t r i b u t i o n ,


s e n s i n g c i r c u i t s , c o n t r o l s and d i s p l a y s .

2.6. 2

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.

2. 6. 2. 1

E n e r g y Stowage.
T h e p r i m a r y s o u r c e of e n e r g y f o r t h e EPS i s provided by the c r y o genic s t o r a g e s y s t e m . T h e r e a r e two hydrogen ( f u e l ) and two oxygen
( o x i d i z e r ) c r y o g e n i c s t o r a g e tanks. E a c h tank h a s its a s s o c i a t e d c o n t r o l s ,
h e a t e r s , and f a n s designed t o g i v e , in a n a u t o m a t i c m o d e , a s i n g l e - p h a s e
r e a c t a n t to i t s load throughout the t a n k - d e n s i t y range, when o p e r a t i n g a t
normal pressures.
A s e c o n d a r y s o u r c e of e n e r g y s t o r a g e i s provided b y b a t t e r i e s .
T h e b a t t e r i e s supply s e q u e n c e r logic and p y r o power at all t i m e s , supp l e m e n t a l d - c power f o r high-peak l o a d s , and all e l e c t r i c a l power r e q u i r e d
d u r i n g the e n t r y and postlanding p h a s e s after CSM s e p a r a t i o n .

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P o w e r Gene ration.
T h r e e Bacon-type fuel c e l l power p l a n t s in the s e r v i c e module g e n e r a t e the d - c power r e q u i r e d f o r s p a c e c r a f t s y s t e m s . The f u e l c e l l power
p l a n t s a r e activated p r i o r to launch and o p e r a t e continuously throughout
the m i s s i o n until CSM s e p a r a t i o n . N o r m a l l y , f u e l c e l l power plant 1 i s
connected t o m a i n d - c b u s A, power plant 3 to m a i n d-c b u s B, and power
plant 2 t o both m a i n d - c b u s e s A and B. However, t h e capability i s
provided to a l s o connect fuel c e l l power plant 1 t o m a i n d - c b u s B and fuel
c e l l power plant 3 to m a i n d - c b u s A.
E a c h fuel cell i s r a t e d t o p r o d u c e 29*2 v o l t s dc between 563 and
1420 w a t t s of power. Two fuel cell power p l a n t s a r e capable of providing
the n o r m a l power r e q u i r e m e n t s of all s p a c e c r a f t s y s t e m s . If two fuel c e l l
power p l a n t s malfunction, s o m e of t h e e l e c t r i c a l components m u s t b e shut
down t o c o n s e r v e power, and t h e r e m a i n i n g power plant with b a t t e r y
backup w i l l supply sufficient power to c a r r y the load and i n s u r e s u c c e s s f u l
m i s s i o n t e r m i n a t i o n . One fuel c e l l with c o m p l e t e b a t t e r y backup c a n p r o vide m a x i m u m p o w e r r e q u i r e d b y m i s s i o n b u r n s , if the c r y o g e n i c s a r e
a v a i l a b l e and fuel c e l l t e m p e r a t u r e i s above 4 2 5 F .

2.6.2.3

Power Conversion.
P r i m a r y d - c power is converted into a - c power by s o l i d - s t a t e
i n v e r t e r s . T h e i n v e r t e r s p r o v i d e 115-volt 4 0 0 - c p s 3 - p h a s e a - c power up
to 1250 v o l t - a m p e r e s each. The a - c power i s connected t o t h e two a - c
b u s e s which supply power t o a - c l o a d s . During n o r m a l o p e r a t i o n , one
i n v e r t e r will power both a - c b u s e s while t h e two r e m a i h i n g i n v e r t e r s a c t
as redundant s o u r c e s . F o r peak l o a d s , each a - c b u s will b e powered b y a
s e p a r a t e i n v e r t e r . In c a s e of a n a - c o r d - c b u s f a i l u r e , t h e i n v e r t e r s and
r e m a i n i n g b u s e s c a n b e isolated. I n v e r t e r switching c i r c u i t s p r e v e n t connecting two i n v e r t e r s on one b u s , but s i m u l t a n e o u s o p e r a t i o n of two
i n v e r t e r s i s p o s s i b l e if e a c h i s connected t o a s e p a r a t e bus. A p h a s e
synchronizing unit p r o v i d e s i n - p h a s e power when a s e p a r a t e i n v e r t e r i s
powering e a c h b u s .
The b a t t e r y c h a r g e r is a s e c o n d a r y power c o n v e r s i o n unit, which i s
u s e d t o k e e p e n t r y b a t t e r i e s c h a r g e d . The c h a r g e r is a s o l i d - s t a t e device
converting a - c power f r o m the i n v e r t e r s and using d - c power f r o m the fuel
cells to p r o v i d e c h a r g i n g voltage.

2.6.2.4

P o w e r Distribution.
D i s t r i b u t i o n of p r i m a r y d - c power i s a c c o m p l i s h e d b y two redundant
d - c b u s e s in t h e c o m m a n d module. Additional b u s e s c o n s i s t of t w o
separate nonessential buses for servicing nonessential loads, a battery
r e l a y b u s f o r power d i s t r i b u t i o n switching, two b a t t e r y b u s e s , and a flight
and postlanding bus to s e r v i c e c e r t a i n c o m m u n i c a t i o n s and the postlanding
c i r c u i t s . A-C power is d i s t r i b u t e d b y two redundant a-c b u s e s .

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MAJOR COMPONENT/SUBSYSTEM DESCRIPTION.

2.6.3.1

C r yo g e n ic Sto r a g e.
The cryogenic s t o r a g e s y s t e m ( f i g u r e 2. 6 - 2 ) s u p p l i e s oxygen and
hydrogen r e a c t a n t s t o the s p a c e c r a f t . Hydrogen i s supplied to the EPS
and oxygen i s supplied t o both E P S and ECS. The design functions of the
two s t o r a g e s y s t e m s a r e identical. T h e physical d a t a f o r the c r y o g e n i c
s t o r a g e s y s t e m i s given in t h e following l i s t .

Tank
Number

Wt of Usable
Cryogenic s

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LH 23
LH 25

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320 l b
28 l b
28 l b

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0.713
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14. 5 to 7. 3 l b s
14. 5 t o 7.3 l b s

The a u t o m a t i c c o n t r o l m o d e i s designed t o give a s i n g l e - p h a s e


r e a c t a n t flow into t h e F / C and ECS f e e d l i n e s at d e s i g n p r e s s u r e s . T h i s
c o n t r o l i s achieved in effect b y controlling the h e a t t r a n s f e r within the
s y s t e m . T h e h e a t r e q u i r e d t o m a i n t a i n c o n s t a n t p r e s s u r e v a r i e s with
density. F i l l d e n s i t y f o r oxygen is a l i t t l e above 70 l b s / f t 3 . As depletion
p r o c e e d s f r o m 70 l b s / f t 3 , o r 100 p e r c e n t quantity, t o a p p r o x i m a t e l y
28 l b s / f t 3 , o r 40 p e r c e n t quantity, the cycling of t h e f a n s and h e a t e r s f o r
r e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n will extend until they c y c l e l e a s t a t quantities between
131 and 82 l b s . In the hydrogen s y s t e m , l e a s t amount of h e a t e r and fan
c y c l i n g will o c c u r a t q u a n t i t i e s between a p p r o x i m a t e l y 14. 5 and 7.3 l b s .
With the s y s t e m in a u t o m a t i c o p e r a t i o n , tank q u a n t i t i e s should r e m a i n
within 15 pounds of e a c h o t h e r f o r oxygen and within one pound d i f f e r e n c e
f o r hydrogen. T h e p r e s s u r e s w i t c h e s activating the h e a t e r s and f a n s a r e
in s e r i e s . The oxygen s w i t c h e s a c t i v a t e when p r e s s u r e d r o p s t o 865 p s i a
in both tanks. They d e a c t i v a t e when p r e s s u r e r e a c h e s 935 p s i a in one of
the tanks. Keeping the d e s i g n p r e s s u r e p e r m i t s depletion t o follow
p r e d i c t a b l e tank d e n s i t i e s and r e s p e c t i v e h e a t r e q u i r e m e n t s .
When t h e s y s t e m s r e a c h t h e point w h e r e the h e a t e r and fan cycling
i s at a m i n i m u m , t h e h e a t l e a k of t h e tank b e c o m e s sufficient t o m a i n t a i n
d e s i g n p r e s s u r e s , provided flow i s within m i n d q / d m v a l u e s a s shown in
the p r e c e d i n g l i s t . T h i s realm of o p e r a t i o n is r e f e r r e d to as being in the
m i n i m u m d q / d m region. T h e m i n i m u m d q / d m point f o r oxygen i s
23. 5 l b s / f t 3 at t h e n o m i n a l o p e r a t i n g p r e s s u r e of 900 p s i a . T h e value f o r
hydrogen is 1.87 l b s l f t 3 a t 250 p s i a . The h e a t r e q u i r e d f o r d e n s i t i e s l e s s
than the above r i s e s a b r u p t l y f o r both oxygen and hydrogen. T h e i n t r i n s i c
flow output of t h e s y s t e m s is a maximum at t h e point w h e r e m i n i m u m h e a t
is r e q u i r e d to m a i n t a i n p r e s s u r e . T h e t i m e - r a t e of a r r i v i n g a t the
m i n i m u m d q / d m point i s dependent on load d e m a n d s , tank p r e s s u r e , and

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r e a c t a n t t e m p e r a t u r e . With d e s i g n p r e s s u r e s in the t a n k s , s i n g l e - p h a s e
r e a c t a n t i s a v a i l a b l e independent of d o w n s t r e a m s y s t e m t r a n s f e r .
The m a n u a l m o d e of o p e r a t i o n s i m p l y b y p a s s e s t h e p r e s s u r e switches.

It c a n b e used in c a s e of c o n t r o l f a i l u r e o r when o p e r a t i n g with quantity


unbalanced depletion. To avoid e x c e s s i v e t e m p e r a t u r e s , a t h e r m a l s e n s i tive int.erlock device i s in s e r i e s with e a c h h e a t e r e l e m e n t in the 02 and
H2 t a n k s . T h e s e open t h e h e a t e r c i r c u i t s when i n t e r n a l t e m p e r a t u r e s
r e a c h 8 0 F and c l o s e when t e m p e r a t u r e s d e c r e a s e t o 7 0 F . Tank
p r e s s u r e s and q u a n t i t i e s a r e m o n i t o r e d on meters located on MDC-13.
O2 t a n k relief v a l v e s initially v e n t at 983 p s i g and r e s e a t a t 970 psig.
H2 r e l i e f v a l v e s vent a t 273 p s i g and r e s e a t a t 268 p s i g . The C & W s y s t e m
will a l a r m when oxygen p r e s s u r e in e i t h e r tank e x c e e d s 950 p s i a , o r g o e s
below 800 p s i a . T h e hydrogen system a l a r m s the C&W s y s t e m when
p r e s s u r e in e i t h e r tank e x c e e d s 270 p s i a , o r g o e s below 220 p s i a .
Individual tank p r e s s u r e s , q u a n t i t i e s , and r e a c t a n t t e m p e r a t u r e s
a r e t e l e m e t e r e d to MSFN.

2. 6 . 3 . 2

Batteries.

A t o t a l of s e v e n s i l v e r oxide-zinc s t o r a g e b a t t e r i e s a r e i n c o r p o r a t e d
in the EPS. F i v e of t h e s e b a t t e r i e s a r e l o c a t e d in the C / M l o w e r equipment
bay, the o t h e r two i n s e c t o r I V of the S / M .
T h r e e e n t r y b a t t e r i e s ( A , B. and C ) p r o v i d e t h e p r i m a r y s o u r c e of
power after CSM s e p a r a t i o n and d u r i n g postlanding o p e r a t i o n s . P r i o r to
CSM s e p a r a t i o n , t h e e n t r y b a t t e r i e s p r o v i d e a s e c o n d a r y s o u r c e of power
while the fue1,cells provide the p r i m a r y s o u r c e . The e n t r y b a t t e r i e s a r e
f o r the following p u r p o s e s :
P r o v i d e C / M power after CSM s e p a r a t i o n
Supplement f u e l c e l l power d u r i n g peak load p e r i o d s ( S P S g i m b a l
motor operation)
P r o v i d e power d u r i n g e m e r g e n c y o p e r a t i o n s ( f a i l u r e of two fuel
cells)
P r o v i d e power f o r E P S c o n t r o l c i r c u i t r y ( r e l a y s , i n d i c a t o r s , e t c . )
P r o v i d e s e q u e n t i a l logic p o w e r
P r o v i d e power f o r r e c o v e r y a i d s during postlanding p h a s e
B a t t e r i e s A and B c a n power p y r o c i r c u i t s upon selection.
The e n t r y b a t t e r i e s c a n b e r e c h a r g e d in flight.

E L E C T R I C A L POWER SYSTEM
Mission

B a s i c Date

1 2 Nov 1966 Changb Date

Page

2.6-6

,OXYCEL; FILL VENT

02

cOXYGE'i

FILL VALVE

+-

t--

+2av~c

02

02

02 PRESS

IND IMOC-131
SURGE
TANK

T3'

i;
PRESSURE
TANK WANllTY

TANK PREWF

PUANTlTYf+
TANK NO. 2

02
PSlA

AC BUS

DENSITY SIGNAL
CONDITIONER

PROBE

CONDITIONER
L

OXYGEN FILL VALVE

__*

02
\ OXYGEN FILL VENT

02

*--

n..
-1

OXYGEN PURGE VALVE (GSE)

02

02

02

02 PREG (MDC-101
4

02

02

02 PRESS
IND (MDC-131
WRGE
TANK

T&lP

3 BE

TEMP
SENSOR

SIGNAL
CONDITIONER

,PROBE

TANK
NO. 1

AC

Bus

1 %
02

3
I

02
PRESSURE
TRANSDUCER
(ECS)
'

'
b WARNING

- -0
SYSTEM

i1

...,
.....
....

T3: SURGETANK

L,

L O2

PRES SUR^
SWITCH
NO. 1

II

RELIEF
VALVE
HEATERS

'I

4---

l-

02-

HEATERS

4%

PRESSURE
RELIEF

TANK NO.

2
PRESSURE
SWITCH
NO. 2

AC BUS

OXYGEN

JSE

1I

XNBR

PROBE

--

TEMP SIGNAL
CONDITIONER

OFF

'

02

02

TO: ECS

02

Figure 2 . 6

Mission

Basic Date

SM2A-03-SC012
APOLLO OPERATIONS HANDBOOK
SYSTEMS DATA

I-CRYOCENIC TANK
FAh; MOTORS
ACl (MDC -221

RYOCENIC TANK
FAN MOTORS
IC2 (MDC-221

A-C BUS
NO. 1

A C BUS

ON

TO
HzFANS

- 2 SWITCH
- U) 4

IMDC

SM-2A-1118

Figure 2 . 6 - 2 .

M i s s ion

Cryogenic Storage S y s t e m ( S h e e t 1 of 2)

ELECTRICAL P O W E R SYSTEM
B a s i c Date l 2
1966 Change Date

page 2 . 6 - 7 1 2 . 6 - 8

*--

HYDROGEN FILL VENT

1
;DROGEN

FILL VALVE

HZ

DENSITY
SIGNAL
CONDITIONER

SI

-?

AC BUS

O U A M I N H2
TANK NO. 1

OR8 L B

HYDROGEN R UIEF

4-

Hz
I

TANK QUANTIM

DENSllY SIGNAL
CONDITIONER

\ HYDROGEN FILL VENT

HYDROGEN PURGE VALVE IGP)

Ht

Hz

Hz

FROM CB

2 CRYOGENIC TANK FAN MOTORS ACZ IMDC


1 - CRYOGENIC TANK FAN MOTORS ACI IMDC

-F

- 22)

H2 PRESS IMDC-IO1

fl 1

r---

RED
H

:
.:p
.....

HZ

DCMAIN
CRYOGENIC SYSTEM
TANK HEATERS H2-1
MNA IMDC-m

-A
5A

Ht

"2

PRESSURE

-lH21

D C MAIN

BUS B

CRYOGENIC SYSTEM
TANK HEATERS ttz-2
MNB IMDC-22)

CONDITIONER

iRS AC2 (MIX


45 ACl (MIX m

Mission

S M Z A -03-SCO12

APOLLO OPERATIONS HANDBOOK

SYSTEMS DATA

Hy TANK NO. 1 MOTOR SWITCH CONTACTS

H2 TANK NO. 2
MOTOR SWITCH
CONTACTS ,

TANK NO. 1
SWITCH
CONTACTS

I
u u

AUTO

IA

I"

LC
OFF -l--

D C MAIN

4
0

HZ FANS
WDC-I31

AUTO

IC MAIN
BUS B

CRYOGENlC SYSTEM
TANK HEATERS Hz-2
MNB (MOC-ZZl

OFF -t--

Hy HEATERS -2
(MDC-131
AUTO

*A

Off

ON

NOTE:

1. PRESSURE AND MOTOR SWITCH5 ARE


SHOWN IN LOW PRESSURE POSITION

2.

TO OPERAK FANS AUTOMATICALLY. (FANS SWITCH


TO AUTO1 HEATERSSWITCH(E9 M U 9 A 1 9 BE
POSITIONED TO AUTO

SM-ZA-635E

Figure 2.6-2.

Cryogenic Storage System (Sheet 2 of 2)

ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM

M i s s ion

Basic Date 1 2 Nov 1966

Change Date

Page 2 . 6 - 9 1 2 . 6 - 1 0

S M 2 A -03-SCO12

APOLLO OPERATIONS HANDBOOK


SYSTEMS DATA
Each e n t r y b a t t e r y i s mounted within a vented p l a s t i c c a s e . The
b a t t e r y c e l l s a r e individually e n c a s e d in p l a s t i c c o n t a i n e r s which contain
r e l i e f v a l v e s that open a t 40*10 p s i g , venting p r e s s u r e and hydrogen g a s
into the b a t t e r y c a s e . E a c h b a t t e r y c a s e i s vented o v e r b o a r d through a
manifold leading t o a m a n u a l l y o p e r a t e d valve (BATTERY VENT VALVE),
which i s connected t o t h e ECS d u m p line. With t h e valve at i t s n o r m a l
position of VENT, t h e b a t t e r y c a s e s a r e vented o v e r b o a r d through the ECS
u r i n e l w a t e r d u m p line. In a f a i l u r e m o d e , t h i s would p r e v e n t hydrogen
g a s f r o m e n t e r i n g the c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t . With the b a t t e r y vent valve
c l o s e d , which would b e the position a f t e r f r a c t u r e of a b a t t e r y c a s e , the
p o s s i b i l i t y e x i s t s f o r p r e s s u r e buildup in the b a t t e r y manifold due t o
outgassing of the b a t t e r i e s . The vent valve will b e opened a t p r e s s u r e s
slightly below CM p r e s s u r e and allow the built-up p r e s s u r e t o vent
o v e r b o a r d . B a t t e r y manifold p r e s s u r e c a n be m o n i t o r e d using the a u x i l i a r y
DC VOLTS m e t e r , located on panel 200 in the RHFEB, and is t e l e m e t e r e d .
The two pyrotechnic b a t t e r i e s supply power to initiate o r d n a n c e
d e v i c e s in the S I C . The pyrotechnic b a t t e r i e s a r e isolated f r o m the r e s t
of the E P S to p r e v e n t t h e high power s u r g e s in t h e pyrotechnic s y s t e m f r o m
affecting t h e E P S and t o e n s u r e s o u r c e power when r e q u i r e d . T h e s e
b a t t e r i e s s h a l l not b e r e c h a r g e d in flight. E n t r y b a t t e r y A o r B can b e
used as a redundant s o u r c e of power f o r initiating p y r o c i r c u i t s in the
r e s p e c t i v e A o r B p y r o system, if e i t h e r p y r o b a t t e r y f a i l s .
The two S / M j e t t i s o n c o n t r o l l e r batteries, located in the S / M , supply
power t o two j e t t i s o n s e q u e n c e r s to s u s t a i n the S / M R C S r e t r o f i r e , a s well
a s f i r i n g the S / M positive r o l l RCS engines two s e c o n d s a f t e r CSM
s e p a r a t i o n . T h e s e b a t t e r i e s a r e isolated f r o m t h e r e s t of t h e E P S and
cannot be r e c h a r g e d o r m o n i t o r e d in flight.
P e r f o r m a n c e c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s of e a c h S I C b a t t e r y a r e a s follows:
~

Per
Battery

No. of
Cells
Per
Battery

Open
Circuit
Voltage
(Max. 1

E n t r y A , B, and

40-amp-hrs

20

(3)

(25 ampere

3 7 . 8 vdc
(37. 2 vdc

2 9 . 0 vdc 27.0 vdc


(35 amps (35 a m p s

rate)

in flight)

load)

3 7 . 8 vdc
(37. 2 vdc

2 3 . 0 vdc 2 0 . 0 vdc 6 0 " to 1 1 0 F


(75 amps (75 a m p s

in flight)

load)

C apac it y
Battery

P y r o A and B ( 2 )

75 a m p s
f o r 36
seconds

20

Ambient
Battery
Nominal ' M i n i m u m
Temperature
Voltage i Voltage

l o ad)

' load)
(35.0 vdc
open
circuit)

ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM

5 0 " to 1 1 0 F

SM2A-03-SCO 12
A P O L L O OPERATIONS HANDBOOK
SYSTEMS DATA

I
Capacity
Per
Battery

Battery
Sf M jettison

c o n t r o l l e r A and B
(2)

75 a m p s
f o r 36
seconds

No. of
Cells
Per
Battery
20

Open
Circuit
Voltage

(Ma.1

Ambient
Nominal M i n i m u m
Battery
Voltage
Voltage
Temperature

37.8 vdc
2 3 . 0 vdc 2 0 . 0 vdc 60" to 1 1 0 F
(not
( 7 5 a m p s (75 a m p s
measurload)
load)
a b l e in
S I C o r by
t e l e m e t r y)

NOTE ' P y r o b a t t e r y load voltage i s not m e a s u r a b l e due to the


e x t r e m e l y s h o r t t i m e they power pyro loads.

2. 6 . 3 . 3

F u e l C e l l Power Plants.
E a c h f u e l c e l l p o w e r plant c o n s i s t s of 31 s i n g l e c e l l s , connected in
s e r i e s , and a n a c c e s s o r y section. E a c h s i n g l e c e l l g e n e r a t e s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 volt. T h e a c c e s s o r y s e c t i o n c o n s i s t s of a n i t r o g e n p r e s s u r i z a t i o n
s y s t e m , an oxygen f e e d , a h y d r o g e n f e e d , a p r i m a r y ( h y d r o g e n ) loop, and
a s e c o n d a r y (glycol) loop ( f i g u r e 2 . 6 - 3 ) . T h e p r i m a r y and s e c o n d a r y loops
c o n t r o l t h e t e m p e r a t u r e within t h e f u e l c e l l power plant. T h e p r i m a r y loop
a l s o e x t r a c t s potable w a t e r f r o m t h e p o w e r plant f o r u s e b y the c r e w . T h e
s e c o n d a r y loop r a d i a t e s h e a t f r o m t h e p o w e r plant into s p a c e t h r o u g h
r a d i a t o r s l o c a t e d on the e x t e r i o r of t h e S / M .
The nitrogen s y s t e m e s t a b l i s h e s a r e f e r e n c e p r e s s u r e in t h e fuel cell.
T h e r e i s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 0 . 4 4 l b s of N2 contained in the n i t r o g e n tank u n d e r
a p r e s s u r e of 1500 p s i a . T h e n i t r o g e n r e g u l a t o r r e d u c e s t h i s p r e s s u r e to
5 2 p s i a , which is u s e d to p r e s s u r i z e t h e glycol a c c u m u l a t o r , the e l e c t r o l y t e
(KOH) in t h e c e l l s , and a s a r e f e r e n c e p r e s s u r e f o r t h e oxygen and
hydrogen r e g u l a t o r s .
Oxygen, s t o r e d in a c r y o g e n i c s t a t e a t a p r e s s u r e of 9 0 0 * 3 5 p s i a , i s
supplied to t h e fuel c e l l p o w e r p l a n t s . Due t o the low-flow r a t e , t h e
oxygen a b s o r b s h e a t while flowing through t h e l i n e s , a b s o r b s additional
h e a t in t h e p r e h e a t e r , flows to the oxygen r e g u l a t o r , and r e a c h e s t h e fuel
c e l l p o w e r p l a n t s in a g a s e o u s f o r m a t t e m p e r a t u r e s above t 1 0 0 " F . T h e
r e g u l a t o r i s d e s i g n e d to m a i n t a i n a p r e s s u r e d i f f e r e n t i a l of 10. 5 p s i a above
t h e n i t r o g e n p r e s s u r e , supplying the oxygen to the f u e l c e l l a t a n o m i n a l
62. 5 p s i a . T h e oxygen in t h e s y s t e m i s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 99.99 p e r c e n t
p u r e . O v e r a p e r i o d of t i m e , t h e i m p u r i t i e s a c c u m u l a t e in t h e r e a c t a n t
c o m p a r t m e n t and d e c r e a s e fuel c e l l efficiency. T h i s i s noted by a d r o p in
f u e l c e l l p e r f o r m a n c e . To e l i m i n a t e t h e i m p u r i t i e s , t h e fuel c e l l i s
p u r g e d . N o r m a l l y a fuel c e l l will b e purged e v e r y 2 4 h o u r s ; h o w e v e r ,
the a c t u a l p u r g e c y c l e will b e d e t e r m i n e d b y the p r e d i c t e d m i s s i o n power
p r o f i l e and t h e p u r i t y of t h e r e a c t a n t a s i t i s c a l c u l a t e d to b e a f t e r
--.-

E L E C T R I C A L POWER SYSTEM
Mission

B a s i c Date

12 Nov 1966 Change Date

Page

2.6.12

TO DC
BUSES
To. AC

BUS 1

(38)

REG OUT PRESS HI

__

AODULE TEMP
C O N D EXH

7
I5 7

lo<

-?

FUEL CELL
INDICATORS

@-

SC 2081T

sc

208n

sc

2wpr

sc 20701

SC 20711

AUX

------------F U E L CELL
SC 2083T

XI0

I POWER
I

PLANT

I
I
I
I
I
I

WATER

HYDROGEN

REGULATOR

I
I
I
REGENERATOR

[MDC- 15)
PURGE
To:
F:
GLYCOL RADIATOR

sc pen
F/C RAD
TEMP LOW

SC 2088T
SC 2089T
1

To: ECS
POTABU
WATER

LINE

HEATERS
HYDROGEN
OVERBOARD
VENT

ha: Hydrogon
Stomgo Tonb

-_

-0-

Mission

SMZA -03-SCO12
APOLLO OPERATIONS HANDBOOK
SYSTEMS DATA

TO DC M A I N

F M L CELL 2
PURGE (MDC-?I) e
A>

BLSES A 6 8

S2W)
QUI PRESS HI

H PURGE LINE
H?R (MDC-15)
TO HYDROGEN

PURGE(MDC-22)

sc

-0"

DC MAIN BUSES A 6 B

To

iQ69P

SC 2070P
SC 2071P

0 2 PURGE

H2 PURGE

OFF
_ - - _ _ _ - , _ - - -

FUEL CELL

LOAD

sc 20841
sc 20851
sc 2 x 6 1

I
r

MODULE TEMP
SKIN
7

- - - - - - - - - 1A

- 5s
- so

sc 2067P

REG OUT
PRESS H I

oz
NITROGEN OVERBOARD VENT

sc p 6 o P
I I

II

ILJ

c-

OXYGEN
'PEHwTER

NITROGEN TANK

----

SHUTOFF VALVE

t
- - - d

% FLOW

SENSOR

B%

AM-'

REG OUT PRESS HI

A*

@E
; DE
: ks

SC 2142R

SC 2143R

sc2[

FLOW

2
LU/*

I.* y
1.2

:*'

@ - F G L CELL
INDICATORS

-a~

OVEllBOARD VENT

1.

All switches a d indicutbn

O N lorated on MDC-18

unless othervise i n d i w t d .
0 w p . n Swmg.
To& In S/M

n S/M

SC P 2 4 X
scrim

x PZSX

2. FUEL CELL INDICATORS w i t c h


s a k t d fuel cell b r rmdouh.

placed

)o

3.

p$@l/i'l,

must be

F/C 1, 2, d 3 m w s u r m a t No.'s shown in s t q u a tial order.

4. Am

- indicuta meowrmmt inpuk

meter on pond

5.

Po in

b aux

d c vdh

RHFEB

For TM 6 AUX pommeten refer b par. 2.6.5

SM-2A-636F

Figure 2.6-3.

F u e l C e l l P o w e r P l a n t Flow D i a g r a m

E L E C T R I C A L POWER SYSTEM

SM2A-03-SCO 1 2
APOLLO OPERATIONS HANDBOOK

SYSTEMS DATA
completion of S / C c r y o g e n i c tank fill. T i m e r e q u i r e d f o r oxygen p u r g e
i s 2 m i n u t e s f o r e a c h power plant. Activating the 0 2 p u r g e ;alve allows
a n additional flow of up to 0 . 6 l b p e r h r . An e m e r g e n c y p u r g e c a n be
p e r f o r m e d if s t e a d y s t a t e c u r r e n t output of a power plant d e c r e a s e s by
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 a m p s . P o w e r plant p a r a m e t e r s ( p r i m a r i l y voltage,
c u r r e n t , and skin t e m p e r a t u r e ) m u s t b e c o n s i d e r e d t o d e t e r m i n e if a n
e m e r g e n c y p u r g e is r e q u i r e d .
Hydrogen, s t o r e d in a c r y o g e n i c s t a t e at a p r e s s u r e of 245 ( t 1 5 , - 2 0 )
p s i a and regulated down t o a p r e s s u r e of 60. 5 p s i a , flows into the hydrogen
r e g e n e r a t o r loop, p a s s i n g through a n in-line h e a t e r and into the fuel c e l l .
The i n - l i n e h e a t e r i s an automatic device which a i d s the fuel c e l l power
plant in sustaining o p e r a t i n g t e m p e r a t u r e at low-power o p e r a t i n g l e v e l s .
The hydrogen, o r p r i m a r y r e g e n e r a t o r loop, i s used f o r fuel c e l l t h e r m a l
c o n t r o l and p e r m i t s w a t e r r e m o v a l f r o m the fuel c e l l . The h e a t g e n e r a t e d
by the r e a c t i o n i s t r a n s f e r r e d t o the s a t u r a t e d H2 fluid. The hot, s a t u r a t e d
hydrogen i s d r a w n into the hydrogen exhaust l i n e by the H2 pump. A s e n s o r
in t h i s line p r o v i d e s an input to an e l e c t r o n i c switch which c o n t r o l s
activation of the H2 in-line h e a t e r . Activation of t h i s h e a t e r is a c c o m plished a u t o m a t i c a l l y a t a hydrogen exhaust t e m p e r a t u r e of 385*5" F,
supplying additional h e a t t o hydrogen g a s flowing to t h e f u e l c e l l power
plant. The in-line h e a t e r i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y deactivated a t a t e m p e r a t u r e
of 390*5"F. After p a s s i n g the i n - l i n e h e a t e r s e n s o r , t h e s a t u r a t e d
hydrogen f l o w s to a s e n s o r - c o n t r o l l e d b y p a s s valve. T h i s v a l v e c o n t r o l s
the amount of exhaust g a s flowing through the H2 r e g e n e r a t o r . The s e n s o r
c l o s e s the b y p a s s valve at 4 2 5 " F , allowing all e x h a u s t g a s t o flow through
t h e r e g e p e r a t o r . T h i s h e a t s the r e t u r n i n g hydrogen and s u s t a i n s o p e r a ting t e m p e r a t u r e of the f u e l cell. With the b y p a s s valve in a full r e g e n e r a t i v e pos,ition ( t e m p e r a t u r e s 425" o r l o w e r ) , if fuel c e l l power plant
t e m p e r a t u r e continues to d e c r e a s e , t h e i n - l i n e h e a t e r will b e activated
t o supply additional h e a t . If power plant t e m p e r a t u r e i s above 4 2 5 " F , the
s e n s o r c a u s e s t h e b y p a s s valve to open p r o p o r t i o n a t e l y ( f u l l y open a t
4 9 5 F ) allowing e x h a u s t g a s t o flow d i r e c t l y t o t h e c o n d e n s e r . A t r a n s f e r
of h e a t f r o m the hydrogen and s t e a m t o t h e glycol t a k e s p l a c e in the
c o n d e n s e r . The t e m p e r a t u r e of the hydrogen and s t e a m i s lowered to
between 155" and 1 7 5 " F , t h u s liquifying s o m e of t h e w a t e r v a p o r . A s e n s o r
in the c o n d e n s e r exhaust, c o n t r o l s a glycol r e g e n e r a t o r b y p a s s v a l v e in
t h e glycol r a d i a t o r r e t u r n l i n e which r e g u l a t e s t h e t e m p e r a t u r e of the
glycol. T h i s , in t u r n , h e l p s c o n t r o l f u e l c e l l t e m p e r a t u r e and m a i n t a i n s
t h e t e m p e r a t u r e of t h e c o n d e n s e r exhaust within the d e s i r e d r a n g e of
155" to 1 7 5 F . The liquid w a t e r and hydrogen then flows through a
c e n t r i f u g a l w a t e r s e p a r a t o r p u m p which e x t r a c t s the w a t e r and d e l i v e r s
it t o the ECS potable w a t e r s t o r a g e t a n k in t h e C / M . T h e amount of w a t e i
produced by e a c h fuel c e l l is in d i r e c t r e l a t i o n t o the r e a c t a n t s c o n s u m e d
which is r e l a t e d t o power output. (See f i g u r e 2 . 6 - 4 . )

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W a t e r P r o d u c t i o n Rate vs P b w e r Output

T h e h y d r o g e n pump c i r c u l a t e s the r e m a i n i n g slightly m o i s t fluid


t h r o u g h t h e , r e g e n e r a t o r and b a c k to the f u e l cell. In o r d e r t o m a i n t a i n
t h e d e s i r e d r a t i o of w a t e r to KOH in t h e f u e l c e l l , the c o n d e n s e r exhaust
t e m p e r a t u r e i s r e g u l a t e d a t a l e v e l SO that s o m e m o i s t u r e i s l e f t in t h e
r e t u r n i n g h y d r o g e n as it flows b a c k into t h e cell. The hydrogen in the
c r y o g e n i c s y s t e m is a p p r o x i m a t e l y 9 9 . 9 4 p e r c e n t p u r e . H2 p u r g e valve
activation a l l o w s a n additional flow of up to 0. 75 l b s p e r h o u r , and will
n o r m a l l y b e p e r f o r m e d f o r a p e r i o d of 80 s e c o n d s p e r p o w e r plant e v e r y
24 h o u r s . The a c t u a l H2 p u r g e c y c l e will a l s o depend on t h e p r e d i c t e d
p o w e r p r o f i l e and r e a c t a n t p u r i t y a s c a l c u l a t e d a f t e r c r y o g e n i c tank fill.
T h e p e r f o r m a n c e d e g r a d a t i o n p a r t i c i p a t i o n by the H2 e l e c t r o d e i s negligible and cannot b e s e e n with o n - b o a r d i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n (with n o r m a l
d e g r a d a t i o n ) . If d e g r a d a t i o n i s s u s p e c t e d t o r e m a i n a f t e r a n e m e r g e n c y
0 2 p u r g e , a n H2 p u r g e m a y be w a r r a n t e d . T h e r e i s s o m e indication that
p e r i o d i c H2 purging m a y b e e l i m i n a t e d a l t o g e t h e r , t h e r e b y only p e r f o r m i n g
the d e g r a d a t i o n p u r g e w h e n e v e r it m a y b e r e q u i r e d . T h i r t y m i n u t e s p r i o r
to H2 purging, t h e H2 PURGE L I N E HTR switch (MDC-15) i s placed in the
up position t o e n e r g i z e the H2 fuel c e l l vent line h e a t e r and p r e c l u d e any
f r e e z i n g of the m o i s t exhaust g a s in t h e vent l i n e .

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The s e c o n d a r y loop c o n t a i n s a 6 2 . 5 to 3 7 . 5 m i x t u r e of ethylene
glycol and w a t e r , r e s p e c t i v e l y . T h i s loop s e r v e s to p r e h e a t t h e r e a c t a i l t s
and to t r a n s p o r t w a s t e h e a t to the s p a c e r a d i a t o r s . An a c c u m u l a t o r ,
p r e s s u r i z e d b y t h e n i t r o g e n , p r e s s u r i z e s t h e glycol loop and a l s o a c t s a s
a b u f f e r f o r t h e e x p a n s i o n and c o n t r a c t i o n of t h e coolant a s it v a r i e s in
t e m p e r a t u r e . Glycol flow t h r o u g h t h e r e g e n e r a t o r is c o n t r o l l e d b y a
b y p a s s v a l v e which o p e r a t e s in conjunction with t h e c o n d e n s e r e x h a u s t
s e n s o r . When t h e c o n d e n s e r e x h a u s t i s a t 1 5 5 " F , t h e glycol i s r o u t e d
through t h e r e g e n e r a t o r t o i n c r e a s e glycol t e m p e r a t u r e and e f f e c t m i n i m u m h e a t t r a n s f e r in t h e c o n d e n s e r . T h e glycol b y p a s s v a l v e is c o m p l e t e l y
open a t a c o n d e n s e r e x h a u s t t e m p e r a t u r e of 1 7 5 " F , routing t h e glycol
t h r o u g h t h e pump to t h e c o n d e n s e r and on t o t h e oxygen and h y d r o g e n p r e h e a t e r s . S i n c e t h e glycol t e m p e r a t u r e i s l o w e r , a m a x i m u m t r a n s f e r of
h e a t in t h e c o n d e n s e r l o w e r s t h e c o n d e n s e r e x h a u s t t e m p e r a t u r e . T h e
c o n d e n s e r e x h a u s t t e m p e r a t u r e s e n s o r r e g u l a t e s coolant t e m p e r a t u r e
which a f f e c t s t h e amount of w a t e r r e m o v e d f r o m t h e power plant. The
1 5 5 " to 1 7 5 F o p e r a t i n g r a n g e will b e s t m a i n t a i n the d e s i r e d r a t i o of
w a t e r to KOH in the fuel c e l l .
A 4 0 0 - c p s 3 - p h a s e a - c g e a r pump m a i n t a i n s glycol flow at t h e r a t e
of 35 t o 80 l b s p e r h o u r , r a i s i n g t h e p r e s s u r e 6 p s i . After t h e oxygen and
h y d r o g e n p r e h e a t e r s , t h e glycol is r o u t e d t h r o u g h the glycol r e g e n e r a t o r

and t o t h e s p a c e r a d i a t o r s , w h e r e h e a t i s r a d i a t e d into t h e s p a c e
e n v i r o n m en t .
E a c h f u e l c e l l c o n t a i n s e l e c t r o l y t e (KOH) which c o n s i s t s b y weight
of 83 p e r c e n t p o t a s s i u m h y d r o x i d e and 17 p e r c e n t w a t e r on initial f i l l ,
and h a s a c r i t i c a l t e m p e r a t u r e of 3 0 0 F ( f i g u r e 2. 6 - 5 ) . T h e e l e c t r o l y t e
r e m a i n s a solid t o a n a p p r o x i m a t e t e m p e r a t u r e of 2 2 0 F ; with a t e m p e r a t u r e in'crease t o 300"F, t h e e l e c t r o l y t e b e c o m e s a liquid and t h e fuel c e l l
e l e c t r o c h e m i c a l r e a c t i o n b e c o m e s effective. B r i n g i n g t h e fuel c e l l to
c r i t i c a l t e m p e r a t u r e is a c c o m p l i s h e d u s i n g GSE, and cannot b e p e r f o r m e d
f r o m S / C power s o u r c e s . P l a c i n g a load on t h e power plant will m a i n t a i n
it above t h i s c r i t i c a l t e m p e r a t u r e .
2. 6 . 3 . 4

Inve r t e r s

E a c h i n v e r t e r ( f i g u r e 2. 6 - 6 ) i s composed of a c l o c k o s c i l l a t o r , an
e i g h t - s t a g e d i g i t a l countdown s e c t i o n , a d - c l i n e f i l t e r , two s i l i c o n controlled rectifiers, a magnetic amplifier, a buck-boost amplifier, a
d e m o d u l a t o r , two d - c f i l t e r s , an e i g h t - s t a g e power i n v e r s i o n s e c t i o n ,
a h a r m o n i c n e u t r a l i z a t i o n t r a n s f o r m e r , an a - c output f i l t e r , c u r r e n t
s e n s i n g t r a n s f o r m e r s , a Z e n e r diode r e f e r e n c e b r i d g e , a low-voltage
c o n t r o l , and a n o v e r c u r r e n t t r i p c i r c u i t . The i n v e r t e r n o r m a l l y u s e s a
6 . 4 - k c s q u a r e wave s y n c h r o n i z i n g s i g n a l f r o m t h e c e n t r a l t i m i n g equipm e n t ( C T E ) which m a i n t a i n s i n v e r t e r output a t 400*2 c p s . If t h i s e x t e r n a l
s i g n a l i s c o m p l e t e l y l o s t , t h e o s c i l l a t o r within t h e i n v e r t e r will p r o v i d e
p u l s e s t h a t will m a i n t a i n i n v e r t e r output within *7 c p s . The i n t e r n a l

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ELECTROLYTE TEMP (F.)

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LIQUID

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I

I l l
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9

1 . Parcent (83) of KOH in doctrdyt. at initial fill.


2 . Critisol tmnpmtum (3W.F) of .I.ctrdyt.
at which
elctrochmicrrl rmctiol h i m , on initial start-up
of fuel

SM-U-883A

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Figure 2.6-5.

KOH H 2 0 P h a s e D i a g r a m

o s c i l l a t o r i s n o r m a l l y s y n c h r o n i z e d b y t h e e x t e r n a l p u l s e which is
provided t h r o u g h t h e p h a s e s y n c h r o n i z i n g unit. T h e p h a s e s y n c h r o n i z e r
will p r o v i d e t h e s e p u l s e s t o t h e i n v e r t e r a f t e r a m a x i m u m of two s e c o n d s .
T h e following p a r a g r a p h s d e s c r i b e t h e function of t h e v a r i o u s s t a g e s of t h e
inverter.
T h e 6 . 4 - k c n e g a t i v e s q u a r e wave p r o v i d e d by t h e c e n t r a l t i m i n g
e q u i p m e n t i s applied t h r o u g h t h e p h a s e s y n c h r o n i z e r and t h e o s c i l l a t o r
to t h e e i g h t - s t a g e d i g i t a l countdown s e c t i o n . The o s c i l l a t o r h a s two
d i v i d e r c i r c u i t s which p r o v i d e a 1600-pps s i g n a l t o t h e m a g n e t i c a m p l i f i e r
and two s i l i c o n - c o n t r o l l e d r e c t i f i e r s .
T h e e i g h t - s t a g e d i g i t a l countdown s e c t i o n u s e s t h e 6.4-kc s q u a r e
wave s i g n a l t o p r o d u c e a s e r i e s of eight 4 0 0 - c y c l e s q u a r e w a v e s , e a c h
m u t u a l l y d i s p l a c e d one p u l s e t i m e f r o m t h e p r e c e d i n g and following wave.
Once p u l s e t i m e i s 156 m i c r o s e c o n d s and r e p r e s e n t s 22. 5 e l e c t r i c a l
d e g r e e s . T h i s s e r i e s of s q u a r e w a v e s i s applied to t h e e i g h t - s t a g e power
i n v e r s i o n s e c t ion.
T h e e i g h t - s t a g e power i n v e r s i o n s e c t i o n , using a c o n t r o l l e d voltage
f r o m t h e b u c k - b o o s t a m p l i f i e r , a m p l i f i e s t h e s e r i e s of 4 0 0 - c y c l e s q u a r e
w a v e s p r o d u c e d b y t h e e i g h t - s t a g e d i g i t a l countdown s e c t i o n . The a m p l i fied s q u a r e w a v e s , s t i l l m u t u a l l y d i s p l a c e d 22. 5 e l e c t r i c a l d e g r e e s , a r e
a p p l i e d t o the h a r m o n i c n e u t r a l i z a t i o n t r a n s f o r m e r , which i s d e s c r i b e d in
a subsequent paragraph.
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REGULATION

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compmtor, o l d

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CCO175T
INVERTER I

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O
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DEVELOPMENT
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SQUARE WAVE

VOLTAGE
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68 ItW 3

INV 3

NOTE: Unless otherwise spcified:


1. Inverter 1 i s h o w n .
2. A denotes input volhge.
INV I INV 2 I N 3
CTE

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F i g u r e 2 . 6-6.

Inverter Block Diagram

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D-C p o w e r to t h e i n v e r t e r is supplied f r o m the m a i n d - c b u s e s
through the d - c l i n e f i l t e r . T h i s f i l t e r r e d u c e s the high f r e q u e n c y r i p p l e
in the input, and t h e 25 to 30 vdc is applied to the s i l i c o n - c o n t r o l l e r r e c t i f i e r s and b u c k - b o o s t a m p l i f i e r .
The s i l i c o n - c o n t r o l l e d r e c t i f i e r s , using the f i l t e r e d d - c power and
t h e 1600-pps s i g n a l f r o m t h e c l o c k o s c i l l a t o r , p r o d u c e a d - c s q u a r e wave
with a n o n - t i m e of g r e a t e r than 90 d e g r e e s f r o m e a c h r e c t i f i e r . T h i s i s
f i l t e r e d and supplied to t h e buck-boost a m p l i f i e r w h e r e it i s coupled with
t h e amplified 1600-pps output of t h e m a g n e t i c a m p l i f i e r to develop a
f i l t e r e d 35 v o l t s dc which i s used f o r a m p l i f i c a t i o n in t h e power i n v e r s i o n
stages.
T h e b u c k - b o o s t a m p l i f i e r , using t h e 1600-pps signal f r o m the m a g n e t i c a m p l i f i e r , the f i l t e r e d d - c power f r o m t h e m a i n duc b u s e s , and an
e r r o r s i g n a l f e e d b a c k f r o m t h e Z e n e r diode r e f e r e n c e b r i d g e , p r o v i d e s a
v a r i a b l e b i a s voltage to the e i g h t - s t a g e power i n v e r s i o n s e c t i o n . The
a m p l i t u d e of t h i s voltage i s c o n t r o l l e d b y the a m p l i t u d e and p h a s e of t h e
f e e d b a c k s i g n a l f r o m t h e Z e n e r diode r e f e r e n c e b r i d g e . T h i s b i a s signal
i s v a r i e d b y t h e e r r o r s i g n a l to r e g u l a t e i n v e r t e r voltage and c u r r e n t
output.
T h e d e m o d u l a t o r c o m p e n s a t e s f o r any l o w - f r e q u e n c y r i p p l e in t h e d - c
input to the i n v e r t e r . The h i g h - f r e q u e n c y r i p p l e is attenuated by t h e
f i l t e r s . T h e d e m o d u l a t o r s e n s e s t h e 35-volt d - c output of the buck-boost
a m p l i f i e r and t h e c u r r e n t input to t h e b u c k - b o o s t a m p l i f i e r . It c o m p e n s a t e s f o r r i p p l e in t h e 10- to 1000-cps r a n g e . An input voltage d r o p
o r i n c r e a s e w i l l be r e f l e c t e d in a d r o p o r i n c r e a s e in t h e 35-volt d - c
output of the b u c k - b o o s t a m p l i f i e r a s w e l l a s a d r o p o r i n c r e a s e in c u r r e n t
input to t h e 6 u c k - b o o s t a m p l i f i e r , A s e n s e d d e c r e a s e in t h e buck-boost
a m p l i f i e r v o l t a g e output would b e c o m p e n s a t e d f o r a d e m o d u l a t o r output,
t r a n s f o r m e r coupled, to t h e s i l i c o n - c o n t r o l l e d r e c t i f i e r s , causing t h e m to
conduct f o r a l o n g e r t i m e , t h u s i n c r e a s i n g t h e i r f i l t e r e d output. A s e n s e d
i n c r e a s e in b u c k - b o o s t a m p l i f i e r voltage output, c a u s e d by a n i n c r e a s e in
t h e d - c input t o t h e i n v e r t e r , would c a u s e the d e m o d u l a t o r to p r o d u c e a
s i g n a l c a u s i n g t h e s i l i c o n - c o n t r o l l e d r e c t i f i e r s to conduct f o r s h o r t e r
p e r i o d s , producing a l o w e r f i l t e r e d output to the b u c k - b o o s t a m p l i f i e r .
In t h i s f a s h i o n , t h e 3 5 - v o l t d - c input t o t h e power i n v e r s i o n s e c t i o n i s
m a i n t a i n e d at a r e l a t i v e l y c o n s t a n t level.
T h e low-voltage c o n t r o l s a m p l e s the input voltage to t h e i n v e r t e r and
c a n t e r m i n a t e i n v e r t e r o p e r a t i o n . S i n c e the buck-boost a m p l i f i e r p r o v i d e s
a b o o s t action d u r i n g a d e c r e a s e in input voltage to t h e i n v e r t e r , in an
a t t e m p t t o m a i n t a i n a c o n s t a n t 35 v o l t s dc t o the power i n v e r s i o n s e c t i o n ,
t h e high b o o s t r e q u i r e d d u r i n g a l o w - v o l t a g e input would tend to o v e r h e a t
the b u c k - b o o s t a m p l i f i e r . A s a p r e c a u t i o n a r y m e a s u r e , the low-voltage
c o n t r o l will t e r m i n a t e i n v e r t e r o p e r a t i o n by disconnecting o p e r a t i n g
voltage t o t h e m a g n e t i c a m p l i f i e r a n d a p o w e r i n v e r s i o n s t a g e when input
voltage d e c r e a s e s to between 16 and 19 v o l t s dc.

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T h e h a r m o n i c n e u t r a l i z a t i o n s e c t i o n , using t h e 4 0 0 - c y c l e , s q u a r e wave output of t h e eight- s t a g e power i n v e r s i o n s e c t i o n , t r a n s f o r m s it into
a 3 - p h a s e 4 0 0 - c y c l e 115-volt s i n e wave signal. T h e m a n n e r in which t h e s e
t r a n s f o r m e r s a r e wound p r o d u c e s flux c a n c e l l a t i o n which e l i m i n a t e s a l l
h a r m o n i c s up t o and including t h e fifteenth of t h e f u n d a m e n t a l f r e q u e n c y .
T h e 22. 5 e l e c t r i c a l d e g r e e d i s p l a c e m e n t of t h e s q u a r e wave p r o v i d e s a
m e a n s of e l e c t r i c a l l y r o t a t i n g t h e s q u a r e wave excited p r i m a r y windings
a r o u n d t h e 3 - p h a s e , w y e - c o n n e c t e d , s e c o n d a r y windings, t h u s p r o d u c i n g
t h e 3 - p h a s e 4 0 0 - c y c l e s i n e wave output. T h i s 115-volt s i g n a l i s t h e n
applied t o t h e a - c output filter.
T h e a - c output f i l t e r e l i m i n a t e s t h e r e m a i n i n g h i g h e r h a r m o n i c s .
Since t h e l o w e r h a r m o n i c s w e r e e l i m i n a t e d b y the h a r m o n i c n e u t r a l i z a t i o n
s e c t i o n , the s i z e and weight of t h i s output f i l t e r w a s r e d u c e d . C i r c u i t r y
in t h i s f i l t e r a l s o p r o d u c e s a r e c t i f i e d s i g n a l which i s applied to t h e Z e n e r
diode referenc: b r i d g e . The a m p l i t u d e of t h i s s i g n a l i s a function of t h e
a m p l i t u d e of a - c output voltage. A f t e r f i l t e r i n g , t h e 3 - p h a s e 115-volt
a - c 4 0 0 - c y c l e s i n e wave i s applied t o t h e a - c b u s e s t h r o u g h c u r r e n t s e n s ing t r a n s f o r m e r s .
The current-sensing t r a n s f o r m e r section produces a rectified
s i g n a l , t h e a m p l i t u d e of which i s in d i r e c t function of i n v e r t e r output
c u r r e n t m a g n i t u d e . T h i s d - c s i g n a l i s applied to t h e Z e n e r diode r e f e r e n c e b r i d g e t o r e g u l a t e i n v e r t e r c u r r e n t output. It i s a l s o applied t o an
overcurrent t r i p circuit.
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The Z e n e r diode r e f e r e n c e b r i d g e r e c e i v e s a r e c t i f i e d d - c s i g n a l ,
r e p r e s e n t i n g voltage output, f r o m t h e c i r c u i t r y in t h e a - c output f i l t e r .
A v a r i a n c e in voltage output u n b a l a n c e s t h e b r i d g e providing a n e r r o r
s i g n a l df p r o p e r p o l a r i t y and m a g n i t u d e t o t h e b u c k - b o o s t a m p l i f i e r v i a
t h e m a g n e t i c a m p l i f i e r . When i n v e r t e r c u r r e n t output r e a c h e s 200 t o 250
p e r c e n t of r a t e d c u r r e n t , t h e r e c t i f i e d s i g n a l applied to t h e b r i d g e f r o m t h e
c u r r e n t s e n s i n g t r a n s f o r m e r s i s of sufficient m a g n i t u d e to p r o v i d e a n
e r r o r s i g n a l and c a u s e t h e b u c k - b o o s t a m p l i f i e r to o p e r a t e in t h e s a m e
m a n n e r as d u r i n g a n o v e r v o l t a g e condition. T h e b i a s output of t h e buckb o o s t a m p l i f i e r , being c o n t r o l l e d b y t h e e r r o r s i g n a l , will b e v a r i e d to
c o r r e c t f o r any v a r i a t i o n in i n v e r t e r v o l t a g e o r c u r r e n t output. When
i n v e r t e r c u r r e n t output r e a c h e s 250 p e r c e n t of r a t e d c u r r e n t , the o v e r c u r r e n t t r i p circuit i s activated.
The o v e r c u r r e n t t r i p circuit monitors a rectified d-c signal r e p r e s e n t i n g c u r r e n t output. When t o t a l i n v e r t e r c u r r e n t output e x c e e d s
250 p e r c e n t of r a t e d c u r r e n t , t h i s c i r c u i t will effect an i n v e r t e r d i s connect in 15*5 s e c o n d s . Lf c u r r e n t output of any s i n g l e p h a s e e x c e e d s
300 p e r c e n t of r a t e d c u r r e n t , t h i s c i r c u i t will effect an i n v e r t e r d i s c o n n e c t
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A p h a s e s y n c h r o n i z e r unit ( P S U ) , l o c a t e d in the RHEB ( p a n e l 208),
e s t a b l i s h e s i n v e r t e r o u t p u t s S O t h e y a r e in p h a s e when using a s e p a r a t e
i n v e r t e r on e a c h of t h e two a - c b u s e s . T h e two i n v e r t e r c o n f i g u r a t i o n i s
p r e v e l a n t d u r i n g d e l t a V ' s a s a s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n in c a s e of a s i n g l e f a i l u r e
in t h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l .
T h e u s e of two i n v e r t e r s d u r i n g d e l t a V ' s r e t a i n s r e d u n d a n c y in the
s t a b i l i z a t i o n and c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m , s i n c e power t h r o u g h a - c b u s 1 i s used
f o r a u t o m a t i c t h r u s t v e c t o r c o n t r o l and power t h r o u g h a - c b u s 2 i s used f o r
m a n u a l thrust v e c t o r c o n t r o l .
Central timing equipment (CTE) t r i g g e r pulses, used f o r inverter
o p e r a t i o n , a r e supplied t o t h e i n v e r t e r s t h r o u g h t h e PSU. T h e PSU
s a m p l e s @ Bf r o m e a c h i n v e r t e r output, and when an i n - p h a s e r e l a t i o n s h i p
. i s established, supplies the 6400-cps C T E trigger pulse to the i n v e r t e r s
being u s e d . T h e OB input a l s o s u p p l i e s power f o r PSU c i r c u i t r y .
The i n - p h a s e r e l a t i o n s h i p i s a c q u i r e d by initially providing o u t - o f p h a s e t r i g g e r p u l s e s (6080 t o 6400 c p s ) until t h e two i n v e r t e r s a r e
s y n c h r o n i z e d , at which t i m e the C T E s i g n a l i s coupled to t h e i n v e r t e r s .
P h a s e l o c k , with a m a x i m u m d i s p l a c e m e n t of *10 d e g r e e s , i s a c q u i r e d in
a m a x i m u m of two s e c o n d s .
T h e s y n c h r o n i z e r p r o v i d e s t h i s function f o r any c o m b i n a t i o n of p a i r s
of the t h r e e a v a i l a b l e i n v e r t e r s . A t w o - p o s i t i o n toggle s w i t c h on t h e PSU,
when positioned t o O F F , allows f o r d i r e c t input of C T E s i g n a l s t o t h e
i n v e r t e r s in t h e e v e n t of f a i l u r e of t h e s y n c h r o n i z e r unit. However, in
t h i s s i t u a t i o n , 'the i n - p h a s e r e l a t i o n s h i p would not b e r e a l i z e d .
A t e m p e r a t u r e s e n s o r with a r a n g e of t32" to t 2 4 8 " F i s i n s t a l l e d
in e a c h i n v e r t e r t o p r o v i d e MSFN the c a p a b i l i t y of m o n i t o r i n g i n v e r t e r
t e m p e r a t u r e . It a l s o p r o v i d e s a n input t o t h e C&WS which will i l l u m i n e
a light at an i n v e r t e r o v e r t e m p e r a t u r e of 2 2 6 F .
2 . 6 . 3. 5

Batterv Charger.
A constant voltage, solid-state battery c h a r g e r (figure 2.6-7),
l o c a t e d in t h e C / M l o w e r e q u i p m e n t bay, i s i n c o r p o r a t e d into t h e E P S .
T h e b a t t e r y c h a r g e r s e l e c t o r s w i t c h (MDC-18) c o n t r o l s power input to
t h e C h a r g e r , a s w e l l a s connecting t h e c h a r g e r output t o t h e s e l e c t e d
b a t t e r y ( f i g u r e 2 . 6 - 1 1 ) . When t h e BATTERY CHARGER s e l e c t o r s w i t c h
i s p o s i t i o n e d t o e n t r y b a t t e r y A, B, o r C , a r e l a y (K4) i s a c t i v a t e d ,
c o m p l e t i n g c i r c u i t s f r o m a - c and d - c power s o u r c e s t o t h e b a t t e r y
c h a r g e r . A l s o , t h e b a t t e r y c h a r g e r output is c o n n e c t e d to t h e s e l e c t e d
b a t t e r y to b e c h a r g e d t h r o u g h t h e MAIN BUS TIE s w i t c h e s ( M D C - 2 2 ) .
P o s i t i o n i n g t h e MAIN BUS T I E s w i t c h ( A & C o r B & C ) to O F F , f o r t h e
selected b a t t e r i e s , will disconnect main bus loads f r o m the b a t t e r i e s
and a l s o c o m p l e t e t h e c i r c u i t f r o m t h e c h a r g e r to t h e b a t t e r y . Only o n e
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T h e b a t t e r y c h a r g e r u s e s 25 t o 30 v o l t s d c f r o m t h e m a i n d - c b u s e s
and 115 v o l t s 4OO-cps, 3 - p h a s e a c f r o m e i t h e r of t h e a - c b u s e s . All t h r e e
p h a s e s of ac a r e u s e d t o b o o s t t h e 25 to 30-volt d - c input t o p r o d u c e
40 v o l t s d c f o r c h a r g i n g . In addition, p h a s e A of t h e a c i s u s e d to supply
p o w e r f o r t h e r e s t of t h e c h a r g e r c i r c u i t r y . The logic n e t w o r k in t h e
c h a r g e r , which c o n s i s t s of a t w o - s t a g e d i f f e r e n t i a l a m p l i f i e r ( c o m p a r a t o r ) ,
a t w o - s t a g e S c h m i t t t r i g g e r , a c u r r e n t s e n s i n g r e s i s t o r , and a v o l t a g e
a m p l i f i e r will s e t ' u p t h e initial condition f o r o p e r a t i o n . T h e f i r s t s t a g e
of t h e c o m p a r a t o r i s in t h e on m o d e , with t h e second s t a g e in t h e off m o d e ,
placing t h e S c h m i t t t r i g g e r f i r s t s t a g e in t h e on m o d e with the s e c o n d
s t a g e off. T h i s condition p r o v i d e s m a x i m u m b a s e d r i v e t o t h e c u r r e n t
a m p l i f i e r which t u r n s t h e switching t r a n s i s t o r t o t h e on m o d e . With t h e
switching t r a n s i s t o r on, c u r r e n t flows f r o m t h e t r a n s f o r m e r r e c t i f i e r
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choke t o the b a t t e r y being c h a r g e d . A s c u r r e n t flow i n c r e a s e s , the voltage
d r o p a c r o s s t h e s e n s i n g r e s i s t o r i n c r e a s e s . The voltage a c r o s s the
s e n s i n g r e s i s t o r builds to a l e v e l which t u r n s the f i r s t s t a g e of the c o m p a r a t o r to t h e off m o d e and the second s t a g e t o the on mode. T h i s condition t u r n s off the voltage a m p l i f i e r which r e v e r s e s t h e o p e r a t i o n of the
Schmitt t r i g g e r t o f i r s t s t a g e off and second s t a g e on. T h i s p l a c e s the
c u r r e n t a m p l i f i e r off, which t u r n s off the switching t r a n s i s t o r . T h e
switching t r a n s i s t o r in t h e off m o d e will s t o p c u r r e n t flow f r o m the power
s o u r c e , c a u s i n g t h e f i e l d in the choke to continue collapsing and d i s c h a r g i n g
into the b a t t e r y through t h e switching diode and t h e c u r r e n t s e n s i n g r e s i s t o r . As t h e E M F in t h e choke d e c r e a s e s , t h e c u r r e n t through t h e s e n s i n g
r e s i s t o r d e c r e a s e s , reducing the voltage d r o p a c r o s s the r e s i s t o r . At
s o m e point, the d e c r e a s e in voltage d r o p a c r o s s the s e n s i n g r e s i s t o r ,
r e v e r s e s t h e o p e r a t i o n of the c o m p a r a t o r c i r c u i t , setting up the initial
condition and completing one c y c l e of o p e r a t i o n . The output load c u r r e n t ,
due t o t h e action of the choke, r e m a i n s r e l a t i v e l y c o n s t a n t except f o r the
s m a l l v a r i a t i o n through the s e n s i n g r e s i s t o r . T h i s v a r i a t i o n i s r e q u i r e d
to switch t h e switching t r a n s i s t o r and Schmitt t r i g g e r through the action
of t h e c o m p a r a t o r .
B a t t e r y c h a r g e r output is r e g u l a t e d b y the s e n s i n g r e s i s t o r until the
b a t t e r y voltage r e a c h e s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 36 volts. At t h i s t i m e , the voltage
c o n t r o l n e t w o r k i s activated and, in conjunction with the s e n s i n g r e s i s t o r ,
p r o v i d e s a s i g n a l f o r cycling the b a t t e r y c h a r g e r . As the b a t t e r y voltage
i n c r e a s e s , the i n t e r n a l impedance of t h e b a t t e r y i n c r e a s e s , d e c r e a s i n g
c u r r e n t flow f r o m t h e c h a r g e r . At 39 volts, the b a t t e r y i s f u l l y c h a r g e d
and c u r r e n t flow b e c o m e s negligible. ( S e e f i g u r e 2.6-8. ) B a t t e r y c h a r g e r
d i s c o n n e c t will b e effected a t a c u r r e n t output gf a p p r o x i m a t e l y 0 . 6 a m p s .

BATTERY
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B a t t e r y input will b e m o n i t o r e d by MSFN t h r o u g h t h e n o r m a l b a t t e r y
t e l e m e t r y m e a s u r em ent s

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P o w e r Distribution.
D-C and a - c power d i s t r i b u t i o n to c o m p o n e n t s of t h e E P S i s p r o vided b y two r e d u n d a n t b u s e s in e a c h s y s t e m . A single-point ground on
t h e s p a c e c r a f t s t r u c t u r e i s used to e l i m i n a t e ground loop e f f e c t s . Sensing
and c o n t r o l c i r c u i t s a r e provided f o r m o n i t o r i n g and p r o t e c t i o n of e a c h b u s
system.
D i s t r i b u t i o n of d - c power ( f i g u r e 2. 6 - 9 ) is a c c o m p l i s h e d with a twow i r e s y s t e m and a s e r i e s of i n t e r c o n n e c t e d b u s e s , individual s w i t c h e s ,
c i r c u i t b r e a k e r s , and i s o l a t i o n d i o d e s . T h e b u s e s c o n s i s t of the following:
Two redundaxit m a i n d - c b u s e s ( A and B) powered by t h e t h r e e fuel
c e l l s a n d / o r e n t r y b a t t e r i e s A , B, and C .
Two b a t t e r y b u s e s ( A and B) e a c h powered b y i t s r e s p e c t i v e e n t r y
b a t t e r y A and B.
F l i g h t and postlanding b u s , powered t h r o u g h the m a i n d - c b u s e s ,
a n d / o r the t h r e e e n t r y b a t t e r i e s , A , B , and C .
Two n o n e s s e n t i a l b u s e s , powered t h r o u g h e i t h e r d - c m a i n b u s A o r B
B a t t e r y r e l a y bus, powered b y e n t r y b a t t e r i e s A and B through
individual b a t t e r y b u s e s.
P y r o b u s e s , which a r e i s o l a t e d f r o m t h e m a i n e l e c t r i c a l power
s y s t e m when powered b y t h e p y r o b a t t e r i e s . A c a p a b i l i t y is p r o vided to connect e n t r y b a t t e r y A o r B t o t h e r e s p e c t i v e A o r B p y r o
s y s t e m in c a s e of l o s s of a p y r o b a t t e r y .
S / M j e t t i s o n c o n t r o l l e r s , powered by S / M j e t t i s o n c o n t r o l l e r
b a t t e r i e s , which a r e c o m p l e t e l y i s o l a t e d f r o m t h e m a i n e l e c t r i c a l
power s y s t e m .

P o w e r f r o m t h e f u e l c e l l power p l a n t s i s connected to t h e m a i n d - c
b u s e s t h r o u g h s i x m o t o r s w i t c h e s ( p a r t of o v e r l o a d / r e v e r s e c u r r e n t c i r c u i t s in t h e S / M which a r e c o n t r o l l e d b y s w i t c h e s in t h e C / M l o c a t e d on
MDC-18. F u e l c e l l power c a n b e connected to e i t h e r o r both of t h e m a i n
d - c b u s e s . Six e v e n t i n d i c a t o r s show when fuel c e l l output i s connected.
When an o v e r l o a d condition o c c u r s , t h e o v e r l o a d - r e v e r s e c u r r e n t s e n s i n g
c i r c u i t s a u t o m a t i c a l l y d i s c o n n e c t t h e f u e l c e l l power p l a n t s f r o m the
o v e r l o a d e d b u s and p r o v i d e v i s u a l d i s p l a y s f o r i s o l a t i o n of t h e t r o u b l e .
A r e v e r s e c u r r e n t condition w i l l d i s c o n n e c t the malfunctioning power plant
from t h e d - c s y s t e m . D-C u n d e r v o l t a g e s e n s i n g c i r c u i t s ( f i g u r e 2 . 6 - 1 0 )
a r e a l s o provided t o i n d i c a t e b u s low v o l t a g e conditions. If voltage d r o p s

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below 2 6 . 25 v o l t s d c , a n applicable d - c undervoltage light on the caution
and warning panel (MDC-11) will illuminate. Since e a c h b u s i s capable of
handling a l l EPS l o a d s , a n undervoltage condition should not o c c u r except
in a n isolated i n s t a n c e , if too m a n y e l e c t r i c a l units a r e placed on the b u s
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y o r if a malfunction e x i s t s in the EPS. A v o l t m e t e r , on
MDC-18, i s provided t o m o n i t o r b u s voltage. An a m m e t e r i s provided on
MDC-18 t o m o n i t o r c u r r e n t output of f u e l cells 1 , 2 , 3 , b a t t e r i e s A , B,
C , and t h e b a t t e r y c h a r g e r . During e x t r e m e power l o a d s o r e m e r g e n c i e s ,
p o w e r to the m a i n d - c b u s e s c a n b e supplied f r o m e n t r y b a t t e r i e s A and B
b y way of b a t t e r y b u s e s and d i r e c t l y f r o m b a t t e r y C ( f i g u r e 2 . 6 - 1 1 ) . E a c h
b a t t e r y b u s i s s e p a r a t e d physically into two p a r t s ( e . g . , b a t t e r y b u s A i s
A-1 and A - 2 ) , but r e m a i n connected e l e c t r i c a l l y by m o t o r switch c o n t a c t s
which a r e not opened on m a n n e d S / C . A switch to two n o n e s s e n t i a l b u s e s
p e r m i t s isolating n o n e s s e n t i a l equipment d u r i n g a s h o r t a g e of power ( t w o
f u e l c e l l power p l a n t s out). The postlanding b u s supplies power t o s o m e of
t h e t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s equipment, float bag No. 1 and No. 3 controls, and
t h e ECS postlanding vent control. In flight and up to CSM s e p a r a t i o n , the
postlanding b u s r e c e i v e s power f r o m the fuel c e l l s a n d / o r e n t r y b a t t e r i e s
through t h e m a i n d-c b u s e s . After CSM s e p a r a t i o n , the e n t r y b a t t e r i e s
supply power to the postlanding b u s through the m a i n d-c b u s e s o r d i r e c t l y
through individual c i r c u i t b r e a k e r s . Motor switch c o n t a c t s which c l o s e
when the MAIN B U S T I E s w i t c h e s a r e positioned O N , c o m p l e t e the c i r c u i t
between t h e e n t r y b a t t e r i e s and the m a i n d - c b u s e s and open the connection
f r o m the b a t t e r y c h a r g e r . The b a t t e r y r e l a y b u s p r o v i d e s d - c power to t h e
d - c and a - c s e n s i n g units, and the fuel c e l l and i n v e r t e r c o n t r o l c i r c u i t s .
T h e pyrotechnic b a t t e r i e s supply power to initiate o r d n a n c e d e v i c e s f o r
s e p a r a t i o n of the LES, f o r w a r d h e a t s h i e l d , S / M f r o m C / M , and f o r
deployment of the d r o g u e and m a i n p a r a c h u t e s d u r i n g a pad a b o r t , higha l t i t u d e abor,t, o r n o r m a l m i s s i o n p r o g r e s s i o n . The S / M j e t t i s o n cont r o l l e r b a t t e r i e s , supply power through t h e S / M j e t t i s o n c o n t r o l l e r s f o r
t h e CSM s e p a r a t i o n m a n e u v e r . To o p e r a t e r e c o v e r y c o m m u n i c a t i o n s and
o t h e r a i d s a f t e r landing, power i s provided by the e n t r y b a t t e r i e s through
t h r e e c i r c u i t b r e a k e r s ( f i g u r e 2.6-11) which a r e n o r m a l l y open until j u s t
p r i o r to CSM s e p a r a t i o n .
D i s t r i b u t i o n of a - c power ( f i g u r e 2. 6-12) is a c c o m p l i s h e d with a f o u r w i r e s y s t e m v i a two redundant b u s e s , a - c b u s N o . 1 and a - c b u s N o . 2.
T h e a - c n e u t r a l bus is connected t o the single-point ground. A-C power i s
provided by the s o l i d - s t a t e 11 5/200-volt 4 0 0 - c p s 3 - p h a s e i n v e r t e r s . D - C
power is routed t o t h e i n v e r t e r s through the m a i n d - c b u s e s . I n v e r t e r
No. 1 c a n be powered t h r o u g h d - c m a i n bus A , i n v e r t e r N o . 2 through
d - c m a i n b u s B , and i n v e r t e r No. 3 through e i t h e r d - c m a i n bus A o r B by
switch selection. Each of t h e s e c i r c u i t s h a s a s e p a r a t e c i r c u i t b r e a k e r
and a power c o n t r o l m o t o r switch. Switches f o r applying power to t h e
m o t o r s w i t c h e s a r e located on MDC-18. All t h r e e i n v e r t e r s a r e identical
and a r e provided with o v e r t e m p e r a t u r e c i r c u i t r y . A light indicator, in
the c a u t i o n / w a r n i n g g r o u p on MDC-11, i l l u m i n a t e s to indicate a n o v e r t e m p e r a t u r e situation. I n v e r t e r o p e r a t i n g t e m p e r a t u r e i s t e l e m e t e r e d

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SYSTEMS DATA

ENltY BAWERY I
CM DC M I N IUS

DC O U l N I
DC
"0

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WE1 CELL NO I
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FllGHl A N D lOSll4NDlNG BUS

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CM DC WW.

Sn G l M u L H o I o (

WRIGIi l I N G S

IPS G I W

ELI LOGIC

isto ni

MLSC

d IDS A m 1 f N A ~ L 1ISEO 11

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LOCK
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I P R l M t Y )IICHI

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ORIMAtY Y4wi

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DC VOLlAGt
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M I X LOGIC fSfQ 11

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DC IWIUIORS SW ( U T I)

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CEACTAM SMmW VALVES

a U C I A M IHUICfF VALVES

- FlXL Ut1 No. 1

F M L C I U NO. 3

DC U W f N O L f A G f SIMING UNT
DC uNDttVOL1AGL S E W NG U H l

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INVltTLt NO. 3 CONTI(X (rC ud 1)
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I N W t l t NO. I C O N l I a u c
1)
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AC MI-VNDENOLTAGE L OVIUOAD S M I N C U M I IW I)

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D-C P o w e r D i s t r i b u ti on

E L E C T R I C A L POWER SYSTEM

Mission

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Change Date
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E L E C T R I C A L P O W E R SYSTEM

1 2 N o v 1966 Change Date

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B a s i c Date

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Page

3,

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SYSTEMS DATA
t o t h e MSFN. I n v e r t e r output i s routed through a s e r i e s of c o n t r o l m o t o r
s w i t c h e s t o t h e a - c b u s e s . Six s w i t c h e s on MDC-18 c o n t r o l m o t o r
s w i t c h e s which o p e r a t e c o n t a c t s to connect o r d i s c o n n e c t t h e i n v e r t e r s
f r o m the a - c b u s e s . The m o t o r s w i t c h e s a r e designed to p r e v e n t connecting two i n v e r t e r s t o t h e s a m e a - c b u s a t t h e same t i m e . AC l o a d s
a r e p o w e r e d through t h e redundant a - c b u s e s . In s o m e i n s t a n c e s , one
p h a s e i s u s e d f o r o p e r a t i o n of equipment; in o t h e r s two, and in o t h e r s a l l
t h r e e . O v e r - u n d e r v o l t a g e and o v e r l o a d s e n s i n g c i r c u i t s ( f i g u r e 2 . 6 - 1 1 )
a r e provided f o r e a c h bus. A-C b u s voltage fail and o v e r l o a d l i g h t s i n . t h e
c a u t i o n / w a r n i n g g r o u p on MDC-11 p r o v i d e a v i s u a l indication of t h e s e
malfunctions. Monitoring of voltage and f r e q u e n c y of e a c h phase on e a c h
b u s i s a c c o m p l i s h e d b y s e l e c t i o n with the AC INDICATORS switch.
Readings a r e displayed on s e p a r a t e AC VOLTS and FREQUENCY m e t e r s
located on MDC-18. E a c h p h a s e voltage and $ A f r e q u e n c y i s t e l e m e t e r e d
t o MSFN s t a t i o n s .
2.6.4

PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN DATA.

2.6.4.1

AC and DC Data.
AC and DC p e r f o r m a n c e and d e s i g n d a t a f o r the E P S i s a s follows
AC
Phases

Displacement

lZO* 2 d e g r e e s

Steady- s t a t e voltage

115*2 v a c ( a v e r a g e of 3 p h a s e s )

T r a n s i e n t volt age

115 ( $ 3 5 , -65) v a c

Recovery

To 115*10v within 15 ms, s t e a d y


s t a t e within 50 m s

Un b a1a n c e

2 v a c ( w o r s t phase f r o m a v e r a g e )

Frequency limits
N o r m a l ( s y n c h r o n i z e d to
c e n t r a l timing equipment)

400*2 c q s

E m e r g e n c y ( l o s s of c e n t r a l
t i m i n g equipment)

400*7 c p s

Wave c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s ( s i n e wave)
5 percent
Maximum distortion
4 percent
Highest h a r m o n i c
1.414*10 p e r c e n t
C r e s t factor
1250 v a

Rating

E L E C T R I C A L POWER SYSTEM
Mission

B a s i c Date 12 Nov 1966

Change Date

page

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WTTERV CHARGERMNA

Figure 2 . 6 - !

Mission

Basic

SMZA -03 - SCO I 2

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SYSTEMS DATA
i

M T T E R Y CWUGERMNB

Figure 2.6-11.

Battery Charger and CM D - C Bus Control Circuits


ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM

Mission

B a s i c Date 12 Nov 1966

Change Date

P a g e 2 . 6 - 3 1f 2 . 6 - 3 2

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SYSTEMS DATA

INVERTER NO. 1

INVERTERNO. 1

ONLY ONE INVERTER


ANY ONE TIME

ANY ONE TIME

INVERTER NO. 3

INVERTER NO. 3
AC S M R
SIG-AC 2

A@
AC SENSE UNIT

AC SENSE UNIT

INDICATORSSW

INDICATORS SW

PUMP MOTORS -FUEL CELL 1

PUMP MOTORS FUEL CELL 1

pH SENSOR @A)

PUMP MOTORS FUEL CELL 2

PUMP MOTORS FUEL CELL 2


pH SENSOR (@A)

PUMP MOTORS FUEL CELL 3

PUMP MOTORS - FUEL CELL 3

pH SENSOR (6)

pH SENSOR UA)

CRYOGENIC FLEL QTY AMPL I ( I C )

CRYOGENIC FUEL QTY WPL 2 (ZC)

---)

CRYOGENK FAN MOTORS SYS I

CRYOGENIC FAN MOTORS SYS 2

BATTERY CHARGER

MTTERY CHARGER

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ECS GLYCOL PUMP

ECS GLYCOL PUMP

ECS SUIT COMPRESSOR

ECS SUIT COMPRESSOR

ECS CABIN RECIRC, TEMP CONTROL


AND WASTE MGT BLOWER

ECS CABIN RECIRC CON1 AND


TEMP CO NT

ECS SPACE RAD ISOLATION AND VENT


VALVE (#A AND B)

ECS SPACE RAD ISOLATION AND


VENT VALVE (PA AND C)

--

STAO.AND CON1 SYS

STAB.AND CON1 SYS


SPS

- GROW I

STAB. AND CON1 SYS GROW 1

- GROW 2

STAB. AND CON1 SYS GROW 2

SPS GAUGING (BC)

GAUGING (BC)

noted, .I1

LIGHTING L GLN SIG COND (bs)

.
)

NOTE: UIlerr o t h a r r i ~
lmdi use

LIGHTING 6 GLN SIG COND (fin)

0-c

2$

mer.

GAS ANALYZER (#A)

F i g u r e 2.6-12.

A-C P o w e r D i s t r i b u t i o n

ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM


Mission

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Change Date

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SM2A -03-SCO12
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SYSTEMS DATA
DC
Steady- s t a t e voltage l i m i t s
Normal
During postlanding and
p r e f l i g h t checkout p e r i o d s
Ripple voltage

2.6. 4. 2

29*2.0 vdc

27 to 30 vdc
1v P-P

Power Requirements.
P o w e r r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e E P S a r e a s follows:
Total Input
Power
(Watts)

Unit Input
Power
(Watts)
Unit

Unit
2uantity

Control

AC

AC

DC

DC

F U E L CELLS
Hydrogen pump

F U E L CELL PUMP-1, -2,


and - 3 s w (MDC-22)

100.0

300.0

Glycol p u m p

FUEL C E L L PUMP-1, -2,


and - 3 s w (MDC-22)

20.0

60.0

pH i n d i c a t o r

F U E L FELL PUMP-1, -2,


and - 3 s w (MDC-22) and
F U E L C E L L INDICATORS
sw (MDC-18)

2.0

6.0

2.5

7.5

Power factor
correction for
above i t e m s
Total
including pf
correction

373.5

Pressure
transduce r s

F U E L C E L L INDICATORS
sw (MDC-18)

2.0

18.0

H2 f l o w m e t e r
circuits

F U E L C E L L INDICATORS
sw (MDC-18)

1.0

3.0

ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM


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SYSTEMS DATA

Unit Input
Power
(Watts)
Unit

Unit
Quantity

Control

AC

T o t a l Input
Pow e r
(Watts)

DC

AC

DC

O2 f l o w m e t e r
circuits

F U E L C E L L INDICATOR!
sw (MDC-18)

1.0

3.0

H2 p u r g e
line h e a t e r

H2 PURGE LINE
HEATER (MDC- 15)

2.0

4.0

P u r g e solenoid

FUEL CELL-1, -2, -3,


and H2 PURGE/O2
PURGE sw (MDC-18)

17. 5

105.0

F u e l c e l l inline
heater

None
(Automatic on a t
t 3 8 5*5 F)
( A u t o m a t i c off at
t 390*5 F)

160.0

480.0

H2 HEATERS-1 and - 2
sw (MDC-13)

20.0

40.0

O2 HEATERS-1 and - 2
(MDC- 13)

155.0

310.0

H2 FANS-1 and - 2 s w
:MDC-13)

5.0

to. 0

3 2 FANS -1 and - 2 s w

14. 5

58.0

Pressure
t r an s duc e r

ESSENTIAL-3 ( 1 5 3 )
SIB

Signal
conditioner

ZRYOGENIC SYSTEM2 T Y A M P L - 1 and - 2 j C C / B (MDC-22)

BATTERY CHARGER
s e l e c t o r sw (MDC-18)

CRYOGENICS
H2 t a n k h e a t e r

0 2 tank h e a t e r

SW'

H2 t a n k fan

0 2 tank fan

BATTERY
CHARGER

: MDC - 13)

1.5

4.0

6.0

.6. 0

i5. 0
nax

84.0
max

E L E C T R I C A L POWER SYSTEM
Mission

B a s i c Date

12 Nov 1966

Change D a t e

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SYSTEMS DATA
T o t a l Input
Power
(Watts)

Unit Input
Power
(Watts)
Unit
Quantity

Control

Unit

AC

DC

AC

DC

SENSING UNITS
D-C u n d e r voltage s e n s i n g
unit ( 2 c i r c u i t s )

MAIN BUS A and BR E S E T I O F F sw (MDC-18)

0.5

A-C u n d e r and
o v e r v o l t a g e and
overload
s e n s i n g unit
(2 circuits)

AC BUS 1 and 2 - R E S E T /
O F F sw (MDC-18)

1.0

PHASE
SYNCHRONIZER

INV PHASE LOCK


( p a n e l 208)

7.5

7.5

UNIT
INVERTERS
( S e e note)

AC INVERTER-1, - 2 ,
and - 3 s w (MDC-18)

NOTE With a 28-volt d - c input, e a c h i n v e r t e r will


operate'at a i r efficiency of 76 p e r c e n t m i n i m u m with
a 1250 v o l t - a m p e r e load, 0 . 9 power f a c t o r , and
74 p e r c e n t m i n i m u m with a 625 v o l t - a m p e r e l o a d ,
0 . 9 power f a c t o r .
2.6. 5

OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS,

2.6. 5 . 1

F u e l C e l l P o w e r Plants.
F u e l c e l l power p l a n t s a r e designed to function under a t m o s p h e r i c
and high v a c u u m conditions. E a c h m u s t b e a b l e to m a i n t a i n i t s e l f at
s u s t a i n i n g t e m p e r a t u r e s and m i n i m u m e l e c t r i c a l l o a d s a t both e n v i r o n m e n t
e x t r e m e s . To function p r o p e r l y , fuel c e l l s m u s t o p e r a t e under the
following l i m i t a t i o n s and r e s t r i c t i o n s :
e

E x t e r n a l nonoperating t e m p e r a t u r e

-20" to t 1 4 0 " F

Operating t e m p e r a t u r e i n s i d e S / M

t30" to t 1 3 0 " F

E x t e r n a l nonoperating p r e s s u r e

Atmospheric

N o r m a l voltage

27 to 31 vdc

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Mission

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SYSTEMS DATA
0

M i n i m u m o p e r a t i n g voltage
Emergency operation

Normal operation

20. 5 vdc a t 2295 w a t t s


( g r o s s power l e v e l )
27 v d c

M a x i m u m o p e r a t i n g voltage

31 vdc

F u e l c e l l d i s c o n n e c t ( o v e r l o a d and
r e ver se c u r r e n t r el a y )

75 a m p e r e s f o r o v e r
1 5 m i n u t e s , 112 a m p e r e s
f o r 25 to 300 s e c o n d s

Maximum r e v e r s e c u r r e n t

1 second m i n i m u m

Minimum sustaining power/fuel cell


power p l a n t (with i n - l i n e h e a t e r off)
In-line h e a t e r

563 w a t t s

H2 p u r g e l i n e h e a t e r

4 watts

M a x i m u m g r o s s power u n d e r
e m e r g e n c y conditions

2295 w a t t s

Nitrogen p r e s s u r e

52 to 70 p s i a

Reactant p r e s s u r e
qxygen
Hydrogen

62 to 75 p s i a
60. 5 to 75 p s i a

R e a c t a n t c o n s u m p t i o n / f u e l cell
p o w e r plant
Power Level

160 w a t t s

563W
0.0476
0.378

Hydrogen
Oxygen

2295W
0.262 l b / h r
2.08 l b / h r

Electrolyte w a t e r concentration

Minimum stack t e m p e r a t u r e f o r
self- sustaining operation

Approximate external environment


t e m p e r a t u r e range outside S / C
( f o r radiation)

-260" to t 4 0 0 " F

F u e l c e l l p o w e r plant o p e r a t i n g s k i n
t e m p e rat u r e

t 3 8 5 " to t 5 0 0 " F

Condenser exhaust operating


temperature

$155" to t 1 7 5 " F

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Mission

B a s i c Date 1 2 N o v 1966

Change Date

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SYSTEMS DATA
0

Purging frequency

Nominally e v e r y 24 h r s .
(dependent on r e a c t a n t p u r i t y
a f t e r tank fill)

0 2 s w i t c h ON t i m e
H 2 switch ON t i m e
0

2 minutes
80 s e c o n d s

Additional flow r a t e while purging


Up to 0.6 l b / h r
Up t o 0 . 7 5 l b / h r

02
H2
2. 6. 5. 2

C r v o nenic Sto r a n e Sub s vs tem.


T h e c r y o g e n i c s t o r a g e s u b s y s t e m m u s t b e a b l e to meet the following
r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r p r o p e r o p e r a t i o n of the f u e l c e l l power p l a n t s and t h e
ECS:
0

M i n i m u m u s a b l e quantity
Oxygen
H yd rog en

320 lb e a c h tank
2 8 l b e a c h tank

T e m p e r a t u r e at time of f i l l
Oxygen
Hydrogen

- 2 9 7 F (approx)
-423 OF ( a p p r o x )

Operating p r e s s u r e range
Oxygen
H yd r o g e n

865 to 935 p s i a
225 to 260 p s i a

Temperature probe range


Oxygen
H yd r o g en

-325" to t 8 0 " F
-425" t o -200F

M a x i m u m allowable d i f f e r e n c e
in quantity balanc e between t a n k s
Oxygen t a n k s No. 1 and 2
Hydrogen tanks No. 1 and 2

15 l b
1 lb

P r e s s u r e relief v a l v e o p e r a t i o n
Crack pressure
Oxygen
H yd r og e n
Reseat pressure
Oxygen
H yd r o g e n
F u l l flow, m a x i m u m relief
Oxygen
Hydrogen

998 p s i a
288 p s i a
980 p s i a
283 p s i a
1025 psia
300 p s i a

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Mission

B a s i c Date

l2

1966

Change Date

Page

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SYSTEMS DATA
2.6.6

T E L E M E T R Y MEASUREMENTS.
T h e following is a c o m p l e t e list of all EPS t e l e m e t r y d a t a that is
m o n i t o r e d by flight c o n t r o l l e r s and ground s u p p o r t p e r s o n n e l . T h e l a s t
c o l u m n c o n t a i n s t h e n a m e and type of S / C c r e w display. T h e d i s p l a y
u t i l i z e s t h e s a m e pickoff o r s i g n a l s o u r c e as t e l e m e t r y , u n l e s s a s e p a r a t e
m e a s u r e m e n t n u m b e r is included in t h e d i s p l a y column.
An a s t e r i s k (:::) by t h e m e a s u r e m e n t n u m b e r d e n o t e s information
which is n o t a v a i l a b l e f o r r e c o r d i n g o r t e l e m e t r y t r a n s m i s s i o n d u r i n g
P C M low b i t r a t e operation.

Measurement
Number

Normal
Operating
Range

Description

Sensor
Range

CC 0175 T

T e m p static i n v e r t e r 1

t 3 2 / t 248 F

CC 0176 T

T e m p static inverter 2

t 32/ t248a F

t 4 0 " to t 1 4 0 " F INV 1 T E M P HI C&W


light
t 4 0 " to t 1 4 0 " F

CC 0177 T

Temp static inverter 3

t32/ t248O

t 4 0 " to t 1 4 0 " F

;::CC 0178 T

Temp battery A case

4CC 0179 T

Temp battery B case

*CC 0188 P

P r e s s bat compartment
(Manif)
cc 0200 v AC voltage m a i n b u s 1
phase A
:::cc 0201 v AC voltage m a i n b u s 1
phase B
:::cc 0202 v AC voltage m a i n b u s 1
phase C
CC 0203 V AC voltage m a i n b u s 2
phase A
:kCC 0204 V A C voltage m a i n b u s 2
phase B
+CC 0205 V AC voltage m a i n b u s 2
phase C
CC 020.6 V DC voltage m a i n b u s A
CC 0207 V DC voltage m a i n b u s B
:::cc0210 v DC voltage b a t t e r y
bus A
*cc 0211 v DC voltage b a t t e r y
bus B

2 e r o / t 18

psia
Zero/t150
vac
Z e r o / t 150
vac
Zero/t150
vac
Zero/tl50
vac
Zero/tl50
vac
Zero/tl50
vac
Z e r o / t 4 5 vdc
Z e r o / t 4 5 vdc
Z e r o / t 4 5 vdc
Z e r o / t 4 5 vdc

C r e w Display

t 5 0 " t o 1 1 0 F None
( 2 0 0 F entry)
t 5 0 " to 1 1 0 F None
(200F entry)
Auxiliary DC VOLTS
Zero
meter
113 to 117 v a c A C VOLTS m e t e r
113 t o 117 v a c

A C VOLTS m e t e r

113 to 117 v a c

AC VOLTS m e t e r

113 to 117 v a c

AC VOLTS m e t e r

113 to 117 vac

AC VOLTS m e t e r

113 to 117 v a c

AC VOLTS m e t e r

27 to 31 vdc
27 to 31 vdc
3 5 to 37 vdc
open c i r c u i t
27 to 29 vdc
on load

DC VOLTS m e t e r
DC VOLTS m e t e r
DC VOLTS m e t e r
DC VOLTS m e t e r

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Mission

B a s i c Date l 2

1966

Change Date

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SYSTEMS DATA

Measurement
Number

*cc 0212 v

*CC 0213 F

Description

DC voltage p o s t landing
battery

*CC 0214 V
*CC 0217 F

*cc 0222 c
*CC 0223 C
*CC 0224 C
CC 0232 V
*SC 2060 P

*SC 2061 P

Sensor
Range

Frequency ac bus 1
phase A
DC voltage b a t c h a r g e r

Normal
Operating
Range

Z e r o / + 4 5 vdc 35 to 3 7 . 2 vdc
open c i r c u i t
27 to 29 vdc
on load
+3a0/+420
393 t o 407
CPS
CPS
Z e r o / + 4 5 vdc 37 to 39 vdc

+380/+420
F:z:uency
a c bus 2
393 t o 407
phase A
CP S
CPS
- 3 / t 1 0 0 a m p - 3 to 30
DC c u r r e n t b a t t e r y A
-3/+100 a m p -3 to 30 a m p s
DC c u r r e n t b a t t e r y B
DC c u r r e n t p o s t landing - 3 / t 1 0 0 a m p - 3 to 30 a m p s
battery
Z e r o / f 4 5 vdc 25 to 36.5
DC voltage b a t t e r y
vdc
relay bus
Zero/ t 7 5
50 to 5 4 p s i a
N2 p r e s s u r e F / C 1
regulated
psia

N2 p r e s s u r e F / C 2
r e g ul a t ed

Z ero/+75

N2 p r e s s u r e F / C 3
r e g ul a t e d

2ero/ t 75

*SC 2066 P

0 2 pressure F/C 1
r e g ul a t ed

Zeroit75
psia

59 to 65 p s i a

*SC 2067 P

0 2 pressure F / C 2
regulated

Zero/+75
psia

59 to 65 p s i a

*SC 2062 P

50 to 5 4 p s i a

psia

50 to 54 p s i a

psia

C r e w Display
DC VOLTS m e t e r

FREQUENCY m e t e r
DC VOLTS meter
FREQUENCY m e t e r
DC AMPS m e t e r
DC AMPS m e t e r
DC AMPS m e t e r
None

F / C 1 C&W light,
REG OUT PRESS
HI-Nz event indic a t o r , and auxili a r y DC VOLTS
meter.
F / C 2 C&W light,
REG OUT PRESS
H I - N z event indic a t o r , and auxili a r y DC VOLTS
meter
F / C 3 C&W light,
REG OUT PRESS
HI-Nz event indic a t o r , and auxili a r y DC VOLTS
meter
F / C 1 C&W light,
R E G OUT PRESS
H I - 0 2 event indic a t o r , and auxili a r y DC VOLTS
meter
F / C 2 C&W light,
REG OUT PRESS
H I - 0 2 event indic a t o r , and auxili a r y DC VOLTS
meter

E L E C T R I C A L POWER SYSTEM
Mission

B a e i c Date

l 2 Nov l 9 6 6

Change Date

page

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SYSTEMS DATA
Measurement
Number

Description

Normal
Operating
Rang e

Sensor
Range

::SC 2068 P

0 2 pressure F / C 3
regulated

Zero/t75
psia

59 to 65 p s i a

*sc 2069

H2 p r e s s u r e F / C 1
regulated

Zero/t75
psia

5 7 . 5 to 63. 5
psia

*SC 2070 P

H2 p r e s s u r e F / C 2
regulated

Z e r o / t 75
psia

57. 5 to 63. 5
psia

*:SC 2071 P

H2 p r e s s u r e F / C 3
regulated

Zero/t75
psia

57.5 to 63. 5
psia

SC 2081 T

T e m p F / C 1 cond
exhaust

$1 5O/t25O0 F

t 1 5 7 " to
t172"F

SC 2082 T

T e m p F / C 2 cond
exhaust

$1 5O/t25O0F

t157" to
t172"F

SC 2083 T

T e m p F / C 3 cond
exhaust

t l 5 0 / $250 F

t157" to
t172"F

SC 2084 T

T e m p F / C 1 skin

+ 8 0 / t 5 5 0 'F

t385" to
+460 ' F

SC 2085 T

T e m p F / C 2 skin

t80/ t550 F

t385" to
+460 a F

C r e w Display
F / C 3 C&W light,
REG OUT PRESS
H I - 0 2 event indic a t o r , and auxili a r y DC VOLTS
meter
F / C 1 C&W light,
REG OUT PRESS
HI-HZ event indic a t o r , and auxili a r y DC VOLTS
meter
F / C 2 C&W light,
REG OUT PRESS
HI-H, event indi-

REG OUT PRESS


HI-Hz event indic a t o r , and auxili a r y DC VOLTS
meter
F / C 1 C&W light,
and MODULE
T E M P COND-EXH
indicator
F / C 2 C&W light,
and MODULE
T E M P COND-EXH
indicator
F / C 3 C&W light,
and MODULE
T E M P COND- EXH
indicator
F / C 1 C & W light
and MODULE
T E M P - SKIN
indicator
F / C 2 C&W light
and MODULE
TEMP-SKIN
indicator

E L E C T R I C A L POWER SYSTEM
Mission

B a s i c Date 12 Nov 1966

Change Date

Page

2.6-41

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SYSTEMS DATA
Measurement
Number

Description

Normal
Ope r a t i n g
Range

Sensor
Range

SC 2086 T

T e m p F / C 3 skin

t80/t55O0F

t 3 8 5 " to
t 4 6 0 'F

SC 2087 T

Temp F / C 1 radiator
outlet

- 50 / t 3 0 0

-30"

SC 2088 T

Temp F / C 2 radiator
outlet

- 5O/t30O0F

-30"

SC 2089 T

Temp F / C 3 radiator
outlet

-50/+300" F

-30"

SC 2113 C

DC c u r r e n t F / C 1
output
DC c u r r e n t F / C 2
output
DC c u r r e n t F / C 3
output
F u e l cell 1 6 u s A
di s connect

Zero/tlOO
amps
Zero/t100
amps
Z e r o / t 100
amps
Off / on
event

18 t o

SC 2114 C
SC 2115 C

C r e w Display

F / C 3 C&W light
and MODULE
T E M P - SKIN
indicator
to t 3 0 0 " F F / C 1 C&W light,
F / C RAD T E M P
LOW event indicat o r and a u x i l i a r y
DC VOLTS m e t e r
to +300"F F / C 2 C&W light,
F / C RAD T E M P
LOW event indicat o r and a u x i l i a r y
DC VOLTS m e t e r
to + 3 0 0 " F F / C 3 C&W light,
F / C RAD T E M P
LOW event indicat o r and a u x i l i a r y
DC VOLTS m e t e r
DC AMPS m e t e r
22 a m p s
-+-

18 to 22 a m p s

DC AMPS m e t e r

18 to 2 2 a m p s

DC AMPS m e t e r

Connect e d

F / C BUS DISCONNECT C&W light


and F U E L CELL-1MAIN BUS A
switch event
indicator
F / C BUS DISCONNECT C&W light
and FUEL CELL-2MAIN BUS A
s w i t c h event
indicator
F / C BUS DISCONNECT C&W light
and F U E L CELL-3MAIN BUS A
switch event
indicator

sc

2120

sc

2121

Fuel cell 2 bus A


disconnect

Off / o n
event

Connected

sc

2122

Fuel cell 3 bus A


disconnect

Off/on
event

Disconnected

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Measurement
Number

De s c r i p t i o n

Sensor
Range

Normal
Ope r a t i n g
Range

SC 2125 X

Fuel cell 1 bus B


disconnect

Off / on
event

Disconnected

SC 2126 X

Fuel cell 2 bus B


d i s c onne c t

OffJon
event

Connected

SC 2127 X

Fuel c e l l 3 b u s B
disconnect

Off/on
event

Connected

4SC 2139 R

Flow r a t e H2 F / C 1

Zero/+O. 2
lb/hr

0 . 0 4 6 to 0.056
lbs/hr

ikSC 2140 R

Flow r a t e H2 F / C 2

Zero/+O. 2
lb/hr

0.046 to 0 . 0 5 6
lbs/hr

*SC 2141 R

Flow r a t e H2 F / C 3

Zero/+O. 2
lb/hr

0.046 t o 0.056
lbs/hr

*SC 2142 R

Flow r a t e 0 2 F J C 1

Zero/+I. 6
lb/hr

0.370 to 0.450
lbs/hr

::SC 2143 R

Flow r a t e 0 2 F / C 2

Zero/+l, 6
lb/hr

0. 370 to 0.450
lbs/hr

:tSC 2144 R

Flow r a t e 0 2 F / C 3

Zeroli-l.6
lb/hr

0. 370 t o 0. 450
Ibs/hr

:::SC 21 60 X

DH f a c t o r w a t e r condition F / C 1

N o r m a l / high
event

Normal

::SC 2161 X

?H f a c t o r w a t e r condition F / C 2

N o r m a1/ high
event

Normal

::SC 2162 X

pH f a c t o r w a t e r condition F / C 3

N o r m a l / h igh
event

Normal

C r e w Display
F / C BUS DISCONNECT C&W light
and F U E L CELL-1MAIN BUS B
switch event
ind i c ato r
F / C BUS DISCONNECT C&W light
and F U E L CELL-2MAIN BUS B
switch event
indicator
F / C BUS DISCONNECT C&W light
and F U E L CELL-3MAIN BUS B
switch event
indicator
F / C 1 C&W light
and FLOW-H2
indicator
F / C 2 C&W light
and FLOW-H2
indicator
F / C 3 C&W light
and FLOW-HZ
indicator
F / C 1 C&W light
and F L O W - 0 2
indicator
F / C 2 C&W light
and F L O W - 0 2
ind i c a to r
F / C 3 C&W light
and F L O W - 0 2
indicator
F / C 1 C&W light
and pH HI e v e n t
indicator
F / C 2 C&W light
and pH HI event
ind i c ato r
F / C 3 C&W light
and pH HI event
indicator

ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM


Mission

B a s i c Date 12 Nov 1966

Change Date

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SYSTEMS DATA
~

Measurement
Number
~~

Normal
Ope r a t i n g
Range

Sensor
Range

Description

~~~~

C r e w Display

SC 2323 X

F u e l c e l l 1 s h u t off m o n C l o s e / o p e n
event

Open

SC 2324 X

F u e l c e l l 2 s h u t off m o n Clo s e / o pen


event

Open

SC 2325 X

F u e l c e l l 3 s h u t off m o n C l o s e / o p e n
event

Open

SF 0030 Q

Quantity H2 t a n k 1

Zero/+28 lb

SF0031 Q

Quantity H2 t a n k 2

Zeroli-28 lb

SF 0032 Q

Q u a n t i t y 0 2 tank 1

SF 0033 Q

Quantity O2 tank 2

SF0037 P

P r e s s 0 2 tank 1

Z e r o I t 3 20
lb
z e r o / +3 20
lb
+50/+1050
psia

t 2 8 l b s to
zero
+28 l b s t o
zero
t 3 2 0 lbs to
zero
t 3 2 0 lbs t o
zero
8 6 5 to 935
psia

SF 0038 P

P r e s s 0 2 tank 2

t50/+1050
psia

8 6 5 t o 935
psia

SF 0039 P

Press H2 tank' 1

Zer0/+35O
psia

225 t o 260
psia

S F 0040 P

P r e s s H2 t a n k 2

i! ero/+35O
psia

225 t o 260
psia

SF 0041 T

T e m p O2 t a n k 1

-325 /+80 F

SF 0042 T

T e m p O2 t a n k 2

-3 251 t 8 0 a F

SF 0043 T

T e m p H2 t a n k 1

-425 / - 200 F

SF 0044 T

T e m p H2 tank 2

-4251 - 2 0 0 F

-284" t o
-140F
-284" t o
-140F
-417" to
-340F
-417" to
-340F

FUEL CELL
REACTANTS e v e n t
indicator
FUEL CELL
REACTANTS e v e n t
indicator
FUEL CELL
REACTANTS event
indicator
TANK QUANTITYH2- 1 i n d i c a t o r
TANK QUANTITYH2-2 i n d i c a t o r
TANK QUANTITY0 2 - 1 indicator
TANK QUANTITY0 2 - 2 indicator
0 2 PRESS C&W
light and TANK
PRESSURE-02- 1
indicator
0 2 PRESS C&W
light and TANK
PRESSURE-02 -2
indicator
H2 PRESS C&W
l i g h t and TANK
PRESSURE-HZ-1
indicator
H2 PRESS C&W
light and TANK
PRESSURE- H2 - 2
indicator
None
None
None
None

E L E C T R I C A L POWER SYSTEM
Mission

B a s i c Date

l2

1966

C h a n g e Date

Page

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SYSTEMS DATA
T h e a u x i l i a r y DC VOLTS m e t e r , FUNCTION S E L E C T and T E S T
S E L E C T s w i t c h e s , located o n panel 200 in t h e C / M R H F E B , p r o v i d e a
m e a n s of m o n i t o r i n g v a r i o u s t e l e m e t e r e d m e a s u r e m e n t s within t h e S / C
and v e r i f y i n g c e r t a i n p a r a m e t e r s d i s p l a y e d only b y e v e n t i n d i c a t o r s .
T h e following l i s t p r e s e n t s t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s t e s t c a n b e m o n i t o r e d using
t h e a u x i l i a r y DC VOLTS m e t e r , t h e i r r e s p e c t i v e switch p o s i t i o n s , and the
r a n g e of e a c h s e n s o r
N o r m a l o p e r a t i n g p a r a m e t e r s of m e a s u r a b l e i t e m s
a r e c o v e r e d in t h e t e l e m e t r y l i s t i n g .

Switch P o s i t i o n s
A u x i l i a r y DC VOLTS M e t e r
Indication ( T e l e m e t r y Identity)
and Code No.)

Function
Select

Test
Select

S e n s o r Range

N2 p r e s s u r e , p s i a
F / C 1 SC 2060 P
F / C 2 SC 2061 P
F / C 3 SC 2062 P

0 to 75 p s i a
1

0 2 pressure, psia
F / C 1 SC 2066 P
F / C 2 SC 2067 P
F / C 3 SC 2068 P

0 t o 75 p s i a

H2 p r e s s u r e , p s i a
F / C 1 SC 2069 P
F / C 2 SC 2070 P
F / C 3 SC 2071 P

0 to 75 psia

E P S radiator outlet temp


F / C 1 SC 2087 T
F / C 2 S C 2088 T
F / C 3 SC 2089 T

-50" to t 3 0 0 " F

C/M-RCS oxidizer valve t e m p


- P engine, s y s A CR 2205 T
tY engine, s y s B CR 2203 T
- P e n g i n e , s y s B CR 2204 T
CW engine, s y s B CR 2206 T
CCW e n g i n e , s y s A CR 2201 T
- Y engine, s y s A CR 2202 T

-50" to t 2 5 0 " F

P I P A t e m p CC, 2300 T

$125" to t 1 3 5 " F

IRIG t e m p CG 2301 T

E L E C T R I C A L POWER SYSTEM

Mission

B a s i c Date l 2

1966

Change Date

page

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SYSTEMS DATA
I

Switch P o s i t i o n s
A u x i l i a r y DC VOLTS M e t e r
Indication ( T e l e m e t r y Identity)
and Code N o . )

Function
Select

Test
Select

IMU c u r r e n t
H e a t e r C G 2302 C
B l o w e r CG 2303 C

S e n s o r Range
0 to 5 a m p s

7
8

B a t t e r y manifold
P r e s s u r e , p s i a CC 0188 P
E C S r a d i a t o r inlet
T e m p S F 0665 T

lo

0 to 18 p s i a

t 6 0 " to t 1 5 0 " F

T h e c o n v e r s i o n of t h e p r e v i o u s l y l i s t e d t e l e m e t r y m e a s u r e m e n t s
t o t h e a u x i l i a r y DC V O L T S m e t e r indication is p r e s e n t e d as follows:
AUiliary
DC
VOLTS
Meter
Display

N2,02,
H2
P r e ssure
(PSIA)

E PS
Radiator
Outlet
Temp
(OF)

CIMRCS
3xidizer
Valve
Temp

I
PIPA
Temp

(OF)

( O F )

- 50

IRIG
Temp

(OF)

IMU
Heater
and
Battery
B l o w e r Man if old
Current Pressure
(PSIA)
(Amps)

t6
t20

- 50
-38
- 26
-14
-2
t10

t125.0
t125.4
t125.8
t126.2
t126.6
t127.0

t128. 5
t128.9
t129.3
t129.7
t130.1
+130. 5

0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0

18
21
24
27
30

t34
t48
t62
t76
+90

t22
t34
t46
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33
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t137.3
t137.7
t138.1
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t139.2
t142.8
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SECTION 2
SUBSECTION 2 . 7
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM (ECS)

2.7.1

INTRODUCTION.
The environmental control system (ECS) is designed to provide a
c o n t r o l l e d e n v i r o n m e n t f o r t h r e e c r e w m e n within t h e Apollo C / M f o r
m i s s i o n s up to 14 d a y s . The s y s t e m a l s o s u p p l i e s s e v e r a l of the m e t a b o l i c
r e q u i r e m e n t s , a s well a s functioning i n t h e r e m o v a l of b y - p r o d u c t s r e s u l t ing f r o m t h e n o r m a l m e t a b o l i c p r o c e s s . The c o n t r o l l e d e n v i r o n m e n t
c o n s i s t s of a p r e s s u r e suit c i r c u i t f o r u s e during n o r m a l o r e m e r g e n c y
conditions, and a s h i r t s l e e v e a t m o s p h e r e within the C / M c a b i n , f o r u s e
when n o r m a l conditions p r e v a i l . Oxygen and t h e r m a l l y c o n t r o l l e d w a t e r
a r e supplied f o r c r e w c o n s u m p t i o n ; w h e r e a s , c a r b o n dioxide and o d o r s ,
w a t e r - p r o d u c t i o n , and h e a t output a r e r e m o v e d . In addition, the ECS
d i s p e r s e s equipment h e a t l o a d s and p r o v i d e s f o r venting the w a s t e s t o r a g e
c o m p a r t m e n t . C o n t r o l s and d i s p l a y s a r e l o c a t e d in s e v e r a l a r e a s within
t h e C / M c a b i n ; t h e s e , in conjunction with a u t o m a t i c a l l y functioning c o m p o n e n t s , and s e n s i n g and p r o t e c t i v e d e v i c e s , a i d the c r e w in t h e o p e r a t i o n of
the s y s t e m . T h e five s u b s y s t e m s composing the ECS a r e t h e oxygen supply,
pressurezvsuit c i r c u i t , c a b i n p r e s s u r e and t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l , w a t e r glycol coolant, and w a t e r supply.
The oxygen supply s u b s y s t e m c o n t r o l s t h e inflow of oxygen f o r the
e n t i r e -4pollo m i s s i o n . T h i s function i s a c c o m p l i s h e d by p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r , demand r e g u l a t o r s , s t o r a g e t a n k s , check v a l v e s , and m a n u a l shutoff
v a l v e s . T h e p r e s s u r e suit s u b s y s t e m a u t o m a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l s t h e flow,
p r e s s u r e , t e m p e r a t u r e , and c o m p o s i t i o n of t h e p r e s s u r e s u i t g a s . In c o n j u n c t i o n with t h e C / M p r e s s u r e and t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m , it a l s o
c o n t r o l s t h e e n v i r o n m e n t conditions in the cabin when one, o r a l l of t h e
c r e w a r e out of t h e i r p r e s s u r e s u i t s . T h e s e functions a r e p r o v i d e d by
w a t e r s e p a r a t o r s , t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l s , a suit h e a t e x c h a n g e r , a d e b r i s
t r a p , g a s c o m p r e s s o r , CO2-odor a b s o r b e r s , and a w a t e r g l y c o l - t o - g a s
heat exchanger.
The c a b i n p r e s s u r e a n d t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m a u t o m a t i c a l l y
m a i n t a i n s t h e p r e s s u r e and t e m p e r a t u r e of t h e cabin within s p e c i f i e d l i m i t s .
T h i s function i s a c c o m p l i s h e d in conjunction with t h e p r e s s u r e suit s u b s y s t e m by m e a n s of r e g u l a t e d oxygen inflow, r e c i r c u l a t i o n b l o w e r s , a h e a t
e x c h a n g e r , a t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l and s e n s o r s , v e n t v a l v e s , and o t h e r
v a l v e s and c o n t r o l s r e q u i r e d . T h e w a t e r - g l y c o l s u b s y s t e m is a n i n t e r m e d i a t e h e a t t r a n s f e r l o o p which p e r m i t s e x c e s s h e a t to be t r a n s f e r r e d
f r o m t h e C / M i n t e r i o r to t h e s p a c e r a d i a t o r s w h e r e i t is r e j e c t e d to the
c o s m i c sink. This function is a c c o m p l i s h e d by p u m p s , heat e x c h a n g e r s ,
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c o l d p l a t e n e t w o r k s , v a l v e s , and c o n t r o l s . The w a t e r supply s u b s y s t e m
c o l l e c t s , s t o r e s , and p r o v i d e s w a t e r f o r s u p p l e m e n t a l h e a t t r a n s f e r o p e r a tion, and c o l l e c t s and s t o r e s potable w a t e r f o r consumption by t h e c r e w .
T h e s e functions a r e a c c o m p l i s h e d by utilizing w a t e r t a n k s , p r e s s u r e
controls, cyclic accumulators, and valves.
. O t h e r t h a n t h e c i r c u i t r y r e q u i r e d f o r c o n t r o l s a n d d i s p l a y s or e l e c t r i c a l p o w e r , t h r e e points of i n t e r f a c e e x i s t between t h e ECS and o t h e r S I C
s y s t e m s . All oxygen supplied to t h e ECS flows f r o m the c r y o g e n i c s t o r a g e
t a n k s , which a r e c o n s i d e r e d a p a r t of t h e EPS. The fuel c e l l s , a l s o a p a r t
of t h e EPS, f u r n i s h t h e o n b o a r d supply of potable w a t e r that i-s s t o r e d by the
ECS. T h e t h i r d i n t e r f a c e point is with t h e w a s t e m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m ,
which c o n n e c t s into t h e ECS o v e r b o a r d dump line.

2 . 7. 2

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.
T h e ECS r e q u i r e s a m i n i m u m a m o u n t of c r e w t i m e be spent for
n o r m a l s y s t e m o p e r a t i o n . In addition t o p e r i o d i c a l l y m o n i t o r i n g s y s t e m
i n d i c a t o r s , t h e c r e w i s r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e a c c o m p l i s h m e n t of s e v e r a l
n o r m a l t a s k s on a n i n f r e q u e n t b a s i s . F o r conditions o t h e r t h a n n o r m a l ,
t h e d u t i e s of the c r e w will i n c r e a s e . E l e c t r i c a l and m a n u a l o v e r r i d e a n d
backup c a p a b i l i t i e s e x i s t throughout the ECS t o m a i n t a i n the r e q u i r e d
r e l i a b i l i t y l e v e l of the s y s t e m .
T h e oxygen supplied t o t h e ECS f r o m t h e s t o r a g e t a n k s i n t h e S/M
is u s e d to c a r r y o u t a v a r i e t y of s y s t e m functions. Upon r e a c h i n g t h e ECS,
oxygen is a u t o m a t i c a l l y r e g u l a t e d and m a n u a l l y r o u t e d to v a r i o u s s u h s y s t e m c o m p o n e n t s by a s y s t e m of v a l v e s and l i n e s . Also i n c o r p o r a t e d a r e
a u t o m a t i c a l l y functioning c o m p o n e n t s t o m a i n t a i n suit a n d l o r cabin p r e s s u r e
i n t h e event of c a b i n d e c o m p r e s s i o n of equipment malfunction.

T h e a t m o s p h e r e of t h e p r e s s u r i z e d cabin, a s well a s t h a t of the


p r e s s u r e g a r m e n t a s s e m b l i e s (PGA), is r o u t e d t h r o u g h t h e suit c i r c u i t f o r
c o n t a m i n a n t r e m o v a l and h u m i d i t y c o n t r o l . T h e flow, p r e s s u r e , and
t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l within t h e s u i t c i r c u i t , a r e m a i n t a i n e d by o t h e r c o m p o n e n t s of t h e s u b s y s t e m . T h i s is a c c o m p l i s h e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y by u s i n g
t r a n s d u c e r s , s e n s o r s , and c o n t r o l u n i t s to r e g u l a t e t h e s e functions.
M e c h a n i c a l - t y p e oxygen p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r s a u t o m a t i c a l l y m a i n t a i n cabin
p r e s s u r e within p r e s c r i b e d l i m i t s . The t e m p e r a t u r e of t h e cabin is c o n t r o l l e d by a n a u t o m a t i c unit t h a t reg1 l a t e s t h e output of t h e c a b i n heat
e x c h a n g e r with the a i d of s e n s o r s a n d a n t i c i p a t o r s .
C a r b o n dioxide and o d o r s a r e r e m o v e d f r o m t h e suit c i r c u i t and
c a b i n g a s e s by routing t h e g a s flow t h r o u g h two f i l t e r s i n t h e C 0 2 - o d o r
a b s o r b e r c a n i s t e r s . E a c h f i l t e r c o n t a i n s sufficient lithium hydroxide
( C 0 2 r e m o v a l ) and a c t i v a t e d c h a r c o a l ( o d o r r e m o v a l ) f o r a 12-hour duty
p e r i o d f o r a c r e w of t h r e e . T h e s u i t c i r c u i t and cabin a t m o s p h e r e s a r e
a l s o s a m p l e d by a g a s c h r o m a t o g r a p h t h a t will i d e n t i f y up t o 28 g a s c o m p o n e n t s t h a t m a y be p r e s e n t .
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H e a t , g e n e r a t e d by t h e c r e w a n d t h e m a n y i t e m s of e l e c t r i c a l equipm e n t l o c a t e d in the cabin, is a b s o r b e d by r e c i r c u l a t i n g w a t e r - g l y c o l . T h e
h e a t is t r a n s f e r r e d t o t h e w a t e r - g l y c o l a s it flows t h r o u g h t h e s u i t h e a t
e x c h a n g e r , t h e cabin h e a t e x c h a n g e r , a n d t h e cold p l a t e n e t w o r k f o r t h e
e l e c t r i c a l equipment. T h e w a r m w a t e r - g l y c o l is t h e n r o u t e d t h r o u g h s p a c e
r a d i a t o r s in t h e S / M , w h e r e t h e h e a t is r a d i a t e d t o s p a c e . Supplementing
t h e r a d i a t o r s a n d / o r a s a b a c k u p m o d e , w a t e r e v a p o r a t o r s a r e employed
f o r any a d d i t i o n a l t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l of s u i t g a s e s o r insufficiently cooled
w a t e r -glycol.
P o t a b l e a n d w a s t e w a t e r a r e g e n e r a t e d o n - b o a r d t h e S I C . The potable
w a t e r i s a b y - p r o d u c t of t h e E P S fuel c e l l s a n d flows t o t h e ECS w h e r e i t is
s t o r e d . Cold potable w a t e r is a v a i l a b l e t o t h e c r e w f o r d r i n k i n g , and hot o r
cold potable w a t e r is a v a i l a b l e f o r food r e c o n s t i t u t i o n . W a s t e w a t e r is
d e r i v e d f r o m t h e m o i s t u r e t h a t c o n d e n s e s in t h e w a t e r s e p a r a t o r of t h e s u i t
e x c h a n g e r . It i s c o l l e c t e d and s t o r e d by t h e ECS a n d u s e d f o r e v a p o r a t i v e
cooling i n tlie s u i t h e a t e x c h a n g e r e v a p o r a t o r a n d t h e w a t e r - g l y c o l
evaporator.
2.7.3

MAJOR COMPONENT/SUBSYSTEM DESCRIPTION.


P e r t i n e n t d e s i g n d a t a in r e g a r d t o c o m p o n e n t s , t h e i r function within
e a c h s u b s y s t e m , and how t h e y i n t e r f a c e i s contained u n d e r m a j o r c o m p o n e n t / s u b s y s t e m d e s c r i p t i o n . T h e d e s c r i p t i o n follows t h e l o g i c a l flow,
component by c o m p o n e n t , t h r o u g h e a c h s u b s y s t e m of t h e ECS.

2 . 7. 3. 1

Oxygen Supply S u b s y s t e m .
T ~ cor y o g e n i c oxygen s t o r a g e t a n k s ( p a r t of t h e e l e c t r i c a l power
s y s t e m ) supply 900*35 p s i a oxygen flow t o t h e ECS. E a c h t a n k c o n t a i n s
320 pounds of oxygen, a n d of t h e t o t a l supply, a p p r o x i m a t e l y o n e - t h i r d i s
c o n s u m e d by t h e ECS. Oxygen flows u n r e s t r i c t e d i n p a r a l l e l l i n e s f r o m t h e
S / M supply t a n k s into t h e C / M . In t h e C / M , oxygen flows i n e a c h supply
line through a filter, a capillary r e s t r i c t o r , and a check valve upstream to
t h e i r connection t o a c o m m o n d i s t r i b u t i o n line. T o a s s u r e u n i f o r m flow,
the capillary r e s t r i c t o r s a r e coiled around a warm water-glycol line to
i n c r e a s e t h e oxygen t e m p e r a t u r e . E a c h r e s t r i c t o r a l l o w s a m a x i m u m flow
of 4 . 5 pounds p e r h o u r into t h e ECS t o l i m i t t h e d e m a n d s p l a c e d on t h e
c r y o g e n i c oxygen s t o r a g e t a n k s a n d enable t h e tank h e a t e r s t o m a i n t a i n the
p r e s c r i b e d tank p r e s s u r e s . T h e m i n i m u m flow r a t e will not d e c r e a s e
below 3. 4 pounds p e r h o u r a s t h e oxygen d e n s i t y d e c r e a s e s due t o u s a g e .
I l l u s t r a t e d i n t h e ECS i n t e g r a t e d s c h e m a t i c ( f i g u r e 2. 7-13) t h e m a n u a l S / M
supply shutoff valve, l o c a t e d on t h e LHEB panel 307, i s n o r m a l l y in t h e ON
position a n d p l a c e d t o O F F p r i o r t o SCM s e p a r a t i o n f o r t h e e n t r y p h a s e of
t h e m i s s i o n . Downstream of the S / M shutoff v a l v e 90W35 p s i a oxygen i s
d i s t r i b u t e d t o a s u r g e tank, a n e n t r y 0 2 t a n k , a PLSS f i l l v a l v e , a n d t h e
m a i n p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r a s s e m b l y . Oxygen flows t o t h e s u r g e tank t h r o u g h
a m a n u a l s u r g e tank i s o l a t i o n v a l v e , l o c a t e d on t h e LHEB panel 307. T h e
s u r g e tank p r o v i d e s a r e s e r v o i r of O2 f o r t h e e n t r y m i s s i o n m o d e s , and
d u r i n g flow r e q u i r e m e n t s a b o v e t h e 0 . 9 pound p e r hour m a x i m u m
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allowable by the c a p i l l a r y r e s t r i c t o r s . Approximately 3. 7 pounds of
oxygen is a v a i l a b l e a t nominal inlet p r e s s u r e of 900*35 p s i a . A s u r g e tank
p r e s s u r e t r a n s d u c e r output is displayed by the TANK PRESS 0 2 1 i n d i c a t o r ,
l o c a t e d o n MDC panel 13. T h e i n d i c a t o r input m u s t be s e l e c t e d by t h e
switch position, SURGE TANK, l o c a t e d below t h e indicator. T o r e d u c e the
d e m a n d l o a d s on t h e c r y o g e n i c s t o r a g e s y s t e m , high flow r a t e s f r o m the
s u r g e tank will m a i n t a i n cabin p r e s s u r e f r o m 5 t o 3. 5 p s i a f o r 5 m i n u t e s ,
with a 0. 5 - i n c h - d i a m e t e r p u n c t u r e i n t h e cabin. The flow r a t e into the
c a b i n i s a function of r e g u l a t o r v a l v e s d o w n s t r e a m of the s u r g e tank. T h e
5-minute p e r i o d a l l o w s unsuited c r e w m e m b e r s t o don PGAs. When i s o l a t e d
by t h e s u r g e tank m a n u a l shutoff valve, t h e tank is p r o t e c t e d b y a p r e s s u r e
r e l i e f and m a n u a l shutoff valve a s s e m b l y . The r e l i e f portion i s s e t between
1 0 2 0 a n d 1 0 7 0 p s i g . Should t h e r e l i e f v a l v e fail or not r e s e a t p r o p e r l y , the
m a n u a l shutoff valve will i s o l a t e the relief v a l v e function f r o m the s y s t e m .
Downstream 0 2 supply is a l s o s t o r e d in a one-pound e n t r y 0 2 tank,
t h r o u g h a m a n u a l t h r e e - w a y s e l e c t o r valve, a c h e c k valve, and a check
v a l v e b y p a s s . When the m a n u a l s e l e c t o r valve is i n t h e F I L L position, the
e n t r y 0 2 supply tank r e c e i v e s high p r e s s u r e 0 2 through the check valve
b y p a s s . When the tank i s c h a r g e d , the s e l e c t o r valve m a y be positioned t o
O F F t o i s o l a t e the tank supply, o r t o O N whereby the 0 2 tank supply m a y
a u g m e n t the s u r g e tank function. T h e check valve p r e v e n t s a r e v e r s e flow
i n c a s e of e n t r y 0 2 tank damage. An i s o l a t i o n check v a l v e between the two
t a n k s p r e v e n t s r e v e r s e flow a n d a m a n u a l valve p e r m i t s c h a r g i n g PLSS
oxygen t a n k s f r o m t h e ECS.
T h e 9 0 W 3 5 - p s i g oxygen supply, f r o m t h e c r y o g e n i c t a n k s , i s r e g u l a t e d
t o 100*10 p s i g by the m a i n p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r a s s e m b l y i l l u s t r a t e d i n
figure 2. 7-1, T h e m a i n p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r a s s e m b l y c o n s i s t s of a m a n u a l
s e l e c t o r v a l v e , two r e g u l a t o r s , and two r e l i e f and check v a l v e s . NORMAL
position of t h e m a n u a l s e l e c t o r v a l v e p a r a l l e l s the r e g u l a t o r s . P o s i t i o n
No. 1 o r No. 2 s e l e c t s i t s r e g u l a t o r r e s p e c t i v e l y . T h e O F F position
i s o l a t e s a l l 0 2 supply f o r t h e c r e w a n d cabin. Should a r e g u l a t o r fail open,
t h e r e l i e f v a l v e for t h a t r e g u l a t o r will l i m i t the p r e s s u r e to 140 psig downs t r e a m a n d v e n t a m a x i m u m flow of 0. 75 pounds p e r minute into the cabin.
T h i s fault should be c o r r e c t e d by s e l e c t i n g t h e a l t e r n a t e r e g u l a t o r only.
An oxygen flow t r a n s d u c e r , d o w n s t r e a m of the m a i n r e g u l a t o r ,
p r o v i d e s a s i g n a l t o the flow i n d i c a t o r , located on the m a i n display console
panel 13, and t h e 0 2 FLOW HI light. Although s h o r t p e r i o d s of flow in
e x c e s s of 0 . 4 5 pounds p e r hour a r e c o n s i d e r e d n o r m a l , a continuous flow
r a t e between 0.45 and 1. 0 pound p e r h o u r should not be t o l e r a t e d . Flow
r a t e s above 1. 0 pounds p e r hour a n d f o r a period of 15 s e c o n d s a n d above
a c t i v a t e the r e d 0 2 FLOW HI w a r n i n g light located on the caution and
w a r n i n g (C%W) panel 11. T h e 15-second t i m e d e l a y p r e v e n t s the O2 FLOW
HI light f r o m lighting d u r i n g O2 flow r e q u i r e m e n t s of the c y c l i c a c c u m u l a t o r s t h a t r e m o v e w a t e r from t h e suit h e a t e x c h a n g e r , and during t r a n s i e n t
conditions. Continued flow r a t e s in t h i s r a n g e a r e indicative o f cabin
l e a k a g e , 0 2 supplied s u b s y s t e m leakage, o r s u b s y s t e m m i s m a n a g e m e n t .

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Connected t o t h e lOO*lO-psig regulated p r e s s u r e line i s a fluid tank


p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r a n d relief v a l v e a s s e m b l y , l o c a t e d on t h e OXYGEN
CONTROL P A N E L No. 314. It c o n s i s t s of redundant p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r s
a n d relief v a l v e s which provide oxygen a t r e g u l a t e d p r e s s u r e t o t h e expuls i o n b l a d d e r s i n s t a l l e d i n t h e potable w a t e r tank, w a s t e w a t e r tank, and the
w a t e r - g l y c o l ( W / G ) r e s e r v o i r . Two f o u r - p o s i t i o n s e l e c t o r v a l v e s a r e
employed a t the i n l e t a n d outlet, and enable i s o l a t i o n of malfunctioning
e l e m e n t s o r c o m p l e t e shutoff a s d e s i r e d . T h e p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r i s a
n o r m a l l y opened, diaphragm - o p e r a t e d poppet m e t e r i n g valve which
functions to r e d u c e lOO*lO-psig supply p r e s s u r e t o 20*2-psig 0 2 p r e s s u r e
t o the fluid t a n k s , i n r e l a t i o n t o cabin p r e s s u r e . The r e l i e f valve i n c o r p o r a t e d in t h e a s s e m b l y outlet c h a m b e r functions t o r e l i e v e 0 2 p r e s s u r e in
e x c e s s of 25*2 psig into the cabin.
Should a r e g u l a t o r diaphragm r u p t u r e , and i s i s o l a t e d by the inlet
m a n u a l s e l e c t o r v a l v e , the m a n u a l outlet s e l e c t o r v a l v e m u s t a l s o be
positioned t o i s o l a t e the r e l i e f portion of the failed r e g u l a t o r . T h i s
p r e v e n t s a feedback f r o m t h e a l t e r n a t e r e g u l a t o r flowing oxygen through
t h e r u p t u r e d diaphragm of the failed r e g u l a t o r into the cabin.
Should the s e l e c t o r i n l e t valve of t h e a s s e m b l y be placed to position 1,
the s e l e c t o r outlet valve m u s t a l s o be placed t o position 1 ( o r NORMAL).
If i n s t e a d , t h e s e l e c t o r outlet valve w e r e placed to position 2 , the valve
p o r t t o p r e s s u r i z e the t a n k s would be c l o s e d , a n d the p o r t t o the r e l i e f
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v a l v e would r e m a i n open. T h i s p e r m i t s t h e p r e s s u r e r e l i e f function a f t h e
v a l v e t o r e m a i n o p e r a t i v e but p r o h i b i t s s u b s e q u e n t tank p r e s s u r i z a t i o n .
C o n v e r s e l y , when t h e s e l e c t o r o u t l e t v a l v e is s e t t o position 2 , t h e s e l e c t o r
i n l e t v a l v e m u s t a l s o be s e t to position 2 ( o r NORMAL). T h e O F F position
of t h e i n l e t and outlet s e l e c t o r v a l v e s is n o r m a l l y f o r ground checkout;
however, i f both p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r s malfunction d u r i n g flight, t h e s e l e c t o r
inlet v a l v e m u s t be s e t t o t h e O F F position. T h i s e l i m i n a t e s t h e tank
p r e s s u r i z a t i o n function, but d o e s not a f f e c t t h e p r e s s u r e r e l i e f function. In
r e s p o n s e to the p o s s i b i l i t y of both r e l i e f v a l v e s malfunctioning, t h e s e l e c t o r
outlet valve m u s t be s e t to t h e O F F position. T h i s a c t i o n will e l i m i n a t e
both t h e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n and p r e s s u r e r e l i e f functions.
T h e lOO+lO-psig oxygen supply is c o n t r o l l e d by the e m e r g e n c y cabin
p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r , l o c a t e d on p a n e l 314, to provide i n c r e a s e d oxygen flow
t o t h e c a b i n , and p r e v e n t r a p i d d e c o m p r e s s i o n . T h e e m e r g e n c y cabin
p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r c o n s i s t s of d u a l a n e r o i d - o p e r a t e d , n o r m a l l y c l o s e d
v a l v e s to p r e v e n t o v e r p r e s s u r i z a t i o n of t h e a n e r o i d s , and a m a n u a l f o u r p o s i t i o n s e l e c t o r v a l v e with p o s i t i o n s d e s i g n a t e d No. 1 , No. 2 , NORMAL,
and O F F . A P R E S S - T O - T E S T button, which c l o s e s t h e cabin p r e s s u r e
s e n s e p o r t a l l o w s a fix bleed of 1 0 0 c c p e r m i n t o p r e s s u r i z e a n a n e r o i d
c h a m b e r and d r i v e t h e v a l v e open. N o r m a l l y t h e lOO*lO-psig oxygen
supply to t h e c a b i n is c o n t r o l l e d by t h e c a b i n p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r a s s e m b l y .
It c o n s i s t s of d u a l , a n e r o i d - a b s o l u t e type n o r m a l l y c l o s e d v a l v e s , and e a c h
will d e l i v e r a m i n i m u m of 0 . 2 pound p e r hour oxygen flow a t a cabin p r e s s u r e of 5. MO. 2 p s i a . F a i l u r e m o d e of t h e v a l v e i s n o r m a l l y c l o s e d . -4
m a n u a l c o n t r o l valve m a y be opened and allow a m i n i m u m 6 pounds p e r
h o u r flow of 0 2 d i r e c t l y into t h e c a b i n f o r r e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n f r o m 0. 0 to 5. 0
p s i a within one h o u r . T h e cabin p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r and t h e e m e r g e n c y
c a b i n p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r a r e a s s o c i a t e d with t h e c a b i n p r e s s u r e and
t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m ( p a r a g r a p h 2 . 7. 3. 3). Oxygen d i s t r i b u t i o n
a t 100510 p s i g i s routed to a m a n u a l l y o p e r a t e d m e t e r i n g v a l v e , for d i r e c t
flow into t h e suit inlet duct. In t h e full open position, oxygen will flow f r o m
0 . 6 to 0. 7 pound p e r m i n u t e .
D o w n s t r e a m t h e dual suit d e m a n d p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r and r e l i e f v a l v e ,
l o c a t e d on LHEB panel 310, c o m p a r e s suit c o m p r e s s o r inlet p r e s s u r e to
c a b i n a m b i e n t p r e s s u r e . When t h e c o m p r e s s o r inlet p r e s s u r e is 2. 5 to 3. 5
i n c h e s of w a t e r p r e s s u r e below c a b i n p r e s s u r e , the demand r e g u l a t o r
c o n t r o l s O2 flow into t h e suit c i r c u i t a t flow r a t e s up to 0. 007 pound p e r
m i n u t e . When the c o m p r e s s o r inlet p r e s s u r e i s above 2 to 9 i n c h e s of
w a t e r p r e s s u r e above c a b i n p r e s s u r e , t h e r e l i e f valve v e n t s t h e suit
c i r c u i t g a s e s t o t h e c a b i n a t a m a x i m u m flow r a t e of 0 . 6 6 pound p e r minute.
N o r m a l l y t h e c o m p r e s s o r inlet manifold is r e g u l a t e d to a n a v e r a g e of 6. 10
i n c h e s of w a t e r above c a b i n a m b i e n t p r e s s u r e . When cabin a m b i e n t p r e s s u r e is l e s s than 4 p s i a , a 100 c c m bleed within the demand r e g u l a t o r i s
u s e d to m a i n t a i n t h e suit c i r c u i t p r e s s u r e a t 3. 7 5 * 0 . 2 5 p s i a . With c a b i n
a m b i e n t p r e s s u r e below 3. 5 p s i a and a 0. 66 pound p e r m i n u t e suit l e a k a g e ,
t h e demand r e g u l a t o r should s u s t a i n suit c i r c u i t p r e s s u r e a t 3. 7550. 25 p s i a .
-4 f o u r - p o s i t i o n manual s e l e c t o r v a l v e with c o n t r o l p o s i t i o n s d e s i g n a t e d a s
No. 1, No. 2 , both, and O F F p r o v i d e s i s o l a t i o n of a fault. T h e demand p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r and r e l i e f v a l v e a r e d e s c r i b e d in p a r a g r a p h 2. 7. 3. 3.
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Oxygen r e g u l a t e d a t lOO*lO-psig p r e s s u r e is u s e d a s a motive f o r c e in
t h e r e m o v a l of w a s t e w a t e r f r o m the suit c i r c u i t and then expelled into the
suit heat exchanger.
2 . 7. 3 . 2

P r e s s u r e Suit C i r c u i t S u b s y s t e m .
The p r e s s u r e s u i t s u b s y s t e m is a loop o r c i r c u i t designed t o supply a
conditioned a t m o s p h e r e f o r a c r e w o f t h r e e , w h e t h e r they be in o r out of
t h e i r PGAs. T h e c i r c u i t p r o v i d e s f o r ventilation and cooling f o r t h e c r e w ,
t h e r e m o v a l of c a r b o n dioxide a n d o d o r s , and the c o n t r o l o f r e l a t i v e humidity.
Suit c i r c u i t p r e s s u r e is m a i n t a i n e d by controlling t h e a m o u n t of oxygen
entering the subsystem.
A s u p p l y - r e t u r n hose a s s e m b l y i s connected between e a c h c r e w m a n ' s
PGA and a s u i t h o s e c o n n e c t o r a s s e m b l y . T h i s a s s e m b l y c o n s i s t s of a c o m bined supply- r e t u r n connection. A t h r e e - p o s i t i o n s u i t flow c o n t r o l valve,
which d i v e r t s oxygen into t h e c a b i n when a c r e w m e m b e r i s u n s u i t e d , and a
c h e c k v a l v e p r e v e n t s r e t u r n flow f r o m the cabin. N o r m a l o p e r a t i o n i s to
d i s c o n n e c t t h e h o s e a t the suit. T h e r e is a l s o a v e n t u r i - t y p e flow l i m i t e r ,
l o c a t e d u p s t r e a m in e a c h supply l i n e , to l i m i t flow to a n y one s u i t t o a m a x i m u m of 0. 7 pound p e r minute. During the t i m e a c r e w m e m b e r is i n the
s h i r t s l e e v e m o d e , the flow c o n t r o l v a l v e i s positioned t o p e r m i t s u i t c i r c u i t
flow into t h e C / M cabin, t h r o u g h the s u i t h o s e , which is r e m o v e d a t t h e PGA
connection. The r e t u r n s e c t i o n of t h e s u i t h o s e is capped
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g a s flowing into the s u i t c i r c u i t when c r e w m e n r e m o v e t h e i r s u i t s .

Cabin g a s e s a r e r e t u r n e d t o t h e s u i t c i r c u i t f o r r e m o v a l of c a r b o n
dioxide, o d o r s , h e a t , a n d m o i s t u r e . T h e s e g a s e s e n t e r a t the s u i t c i r c u i t
r e t u r n a i r v a l v e a s s e m b l y , which c o n s i s t s of two c h e c k v a l v e s in s e r i e s ,
and a m a p u a l shutoff v a l v e f o r isolating t h e s u i t c i r c u i t i f t h e cabin b e c o m e s
c o n t a m i n a t e d . T h e combined c a b i n a n d s u i t c i r c u i t a t m o s p h e r e f i r s t flows
through t h e d e b r i s t r a p , w h e r e s m a l l p a r t i c l e s of s o l i d m a t t e r a r e r e m o v e d .
T h e t r a p contains a b y p a s s valve in the event t h e f i l t e r s c r e e n b e c o m e s
clogged.
Two s u i t c o m p r e s s o r s , connected i n p a r a l l e l , m a i n t a i n c i r c u l a t i o n
within the s u i t c i r c u i t . N o r m a l l y only one c o m p r e s s o r i s o p e r a t e d a t a
t i m e ; h o w e v e r , both m a y be o p e r a t e d f o r a s m a l l advantage in s e n s i b l e heat
r e m o v a l with a l a r g e i n c r e a s e in power consumption i n a l l c a s e s except
p r e l a u n c h , o r when t h e t h r e e c r e w m e m b e r s a r e unsuited in a 5-psia
p r e s s u r i z e d cabin. A d i f f e r e n t i a l p r e s s u r e t r a n s d u c e r between t h e i n l e t
and outlet m a n i f o l d s of t h e c o m p r e s s o r s u p p l i e s s i g n a l s f o r indication on
the m a i n d i s p l a y c o n s o l e (panel 13). C o m p r e s s o r output i s dependent on t h e
mode of o p e r a t i o n . In n o r m a l s p a c e o p e r a t i o n , the o p e r a t i n g c o m p r e s s o r
d e l i v e r s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 35 cubic f e e t p e r m i n u t e of s u i t g a s a t a p r e s s u r e
r i s e of 10 i n c h e s of w a t e r within the condition of 4 . 9 3 p s i a and 8 8 F . When
t h e cabin is u n p r e s s u r i z e d , t h e o p e r a t i n g c o m p r e s s o r d e l i v e r s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 34. 5 cubic feet p e r minute s u i t g a s a t a p r e s s u r e r i s e of 6 . 9 i n c h e s
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T h e suit d e m a n d p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r ( f i g u r e 2. 7 - 2 ) c o n t r o l s suit
c i r c u i t p r e s s u r e i n n o r m a l a n d e m e r g e n c y m o d e s . It s u p p l i e s oxygen to t h e
s u i t s w h e n e v e r t h e suit c i r c u i t i s i s o l a t e d f r o m t h e cabin, and d u r i n g
d e p r e s s u r i z e d o p e r a t i o n s . It a l s o r e l i e v e s e x c e s s g a s to p r e v e n t o v e r pressurizing the suits.
T h e r e g u l a t o r c o n s i s t s e s s e n t i a l l y of two redundant d e m a n d r e g u l a t o r s , and a r e l i e f v a l v e . A s e l e c t o r v a l v e i s provided for s e l e c t i n g e i t h e r
o r both r e g u l a t o r s , N o r m a l l y both a r e in o p e r a t i o n .
E a c h r e g u l a t o r s e c t i o n c o n s i s t s of a n a n e r o i d c o n t r o l , and a d i f f e r e n t i a l d i a p h r a g m housed in a r e f e r e n c e c h a m b e r . The d i a p h r a g m is connected
by a r o d to t h e demand valve. T h e demand valve will be opened whenever a
p r e s s u r e d i f f e r e n t i a l is s e n s e d a c r o s s t h e d i a p h r a g m . In o p e r a t i o n t h e r e i s
a c o n s t a n t b l e e d flow of oxygen f r o m t h e supply into t h e r e f e r e n c e c h a m b e r ,

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a r o u n d t h e a n e r o i d , and out t h r o u g h t h e c o n t r o l p o r t into the cabin. A s long
a s the cabin p r e s s u r e i s g r e a t e r t h a n 3 . 7 5 p s i a , t h e flow of oxygen t h r o u g h
t h e c o n t r o l p o r t i s v i r t u a l l y u n r e s t r i c t e d , so t h a t t h e p r e s s u r e within t h e
r e f e r e n c e c h a m b e r is e s s e n t i a l l y t h a t of t h e cabin. T h i s p r e s s u r e a c t s on
t h e u p p e r s i d e of the d i a p h r a g m , while suit p r e s s u r e is a p p l i e d to the u n d e r s i d e . The d i a p h r a g m c a n be m a d e to open t h e demand valve by e i t h e r
i n c r e a s i n g t h e r e f e r e n c e c h a m b e r p r e s s u r e , o r by d e c r e a s i n g the s e n s e d
suit p r e s s u r e.
T h e i n c r e a s e d p r e s s u r e mode o c c u r s during d e p r e s s u r i z e d o p e r a t i o n s .
A s t h e cabin p r e s s u r e d e c r e a s e s t h e a n e r o i d expands. At 3. 75 p s i a the
a n e r o i d w i l l have expanded. sufficiently to r e s t r i c t t h e outflow of oxygen
t h r o u g h t h e c o n t r o l p o r t , t h u s i n c r e a s i n g the r e f e r e n c e c h a m b e r p r e s s u r e .
D e c r e a s e d suit p r e s s u r e mode o c c u r s whenever the suit c i r c u i t i s
i s o l a t e d f r o m t h e cabin, and c a b i n p r e s s u r e i s above 5 p s i a . In the p r o c e s s
of r e s p i r a t i o n t h e c r e w will e x h a l e c a r b o n dioxide and w a t e r v a p o r . In
c i r c u l a t i n g t h e s u i t g a s e s through t h e C 0 2 - o d o r a b s o r b e r a n d t h e suit h e a t
e x c h a n g e r , t h e CO2 and w a t e r a r e r e m o v e d . T h e r e m o v a l r e d u c e s the
p r e s s u r e in t h e suit c i r c u i t , which is s e n s e d by t h e r e g u l a t o r on the u n d e r s i d e of t h e d i a p h r a g m . When the p r e s s u r e d r o p s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 i n c h e s
H 2 0 below c a b i n p r e s s u r e , t h e d i a p h r a g m will open t h e demand v a l v e .
The r e g u l a t o r a s s e m b l y c o n t a i n s a poppet-type r e l i e f valve which is
i n t e g r a l with t h e suit p r e s s u r e s e n s e p o r t . During o p e r a t i o n s when the
c a b i n p r e s s u r e is above 3. 75 p s i a , the r e l i e f v a l v e is loaded by a coil
s p r i n g which a l l o w s e x c e s s suit g a s to be vented w h e n e v e r s u i t p r e s s u r e
r i s e s 2 to 9 i n c h e s H 2 0 above c a b i n p r e s s u r e . When the c a b i n p r e s s u r e
d e c r e a s e s t o 3. 75 p s i a , t h e r e f e r e n c e c h a m b e r p r e s s u r e is i n c r e a s e d by
the t h r o t t l i n g effect of t h e expanding a n e r o i d . T h e r e f e r e n c e c h a m b e r
p r e s s u r e i s a p p l i e d through d u c t s to two r e l i e f - v a l v e loading c h a m b e r s
which a r e a r r a n g e d i n t a n d e m above t h e r e l i e f v a l v e poppet. The p r e s s u r e
in t h e loading c h a m b e r s a c t s on t a n d e m d i a p h r a g m s which a r e f o r c e d
a g a i n s t t h e r e l i e f valve poppet. The r e l i e f p o r t i o n of the v a l v e is t h u s
i n c r e a s e d t o 3. 75 p s i a p l u s 2 t o 9 i n c h e s HZO.
Two p a r a l l e l C 0 2 - o d o r a b s o r b e r c a n i s t e r s , d o w n s t r e a m of the suit
c o m p r e s s o r s , function i n t h e r e m o v a l of c a r b o n dioxide and o d o r s . A
r e m o v a b l e f i l t e r within e a c h c a n i s t e r c o n t a i n s sufficient lithium hydroxide
( f o r CO2 r e m o v a l ) and a c t i v a t e d c h a r c o a l ( f o r o d o r r e m o v a l ) to l a s t 1. 5
m a n - d a y s of o p e r a t i o n . T h i s o p e r a t i o n a l l i m i t r e q u i r e s e a c h f i l t e r be
changed, on a n a l t e r n a t i n g b a s i s , e v e r y 12 h o u r s . An i n t e r n a l b y p a s s i s
i n c o r p o r a t e d within e a c h f i l t e r to f u r n i s h t h e r e q u i r e d flow during the ECS
e m e r g e n c y m o d e ( c a b i n depres3surize.d); but w i l l a l s o i n c r e a s e the flow
u n d e r n o r m a l conditions. Although 50 p e r c e n t of t h e flow is p e r m i t t e d to
b y p a s s t h e lithium hydroxide, t h e t o t a l flow m u s t p a s s through the c h a r c o a l
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T h e CO2-odor a b s o r b e r f i l t e r change s e q u e n c e involves n u m e r i c a l l y
identified f i l t e r s and a l p h a b e t i c a l l y identified f i l t e r stowage c o n t a i n e r s .
Although t h e f i l t e r s a r e r e p l a c e d in n u m e r i c a l s e q u e n c e , the stowage c o n t a i n e r s a r e not opened i n a l p h a b e t i c a l s e q u e n c e r e l a t i v e t o f i l t e r r e p l a c e m e n t . O d d - n u m b e r e d f i l t e r s will a l w a y s b e i n s t a l l e d in s u i t c i r c u i t
c a n i s t e r A ( u p p e r ) and e v e n - n u m b e r e d f i l t e r s i n s t a l l e d in c a n i s t e r B ( l o w e r ) .
A f t e r t h e p r o p e r f i l t e r s t o w a g e c o n t a i n e r is l o c a t e d by t h e c r e w m a n , t h e
c o r r e c t f i l t e r is obtained a n d t h e f i l t e r change a c c o m p l i s h e d . T h e u s e d
f i l t e r is t h e n stowed i n t h e c o n t a i n e r f r o m which t h e u n u s e d r e p l a c e m e n t
c a m e . W h e r e two f i l t e r s a r e stowed one above t h e o t h e r , t h e u s e d f i l t e r
will a l w a y s be p l a c e d below t h e r e m a i n i n g u n u s e d f i l t e r . T h i s p r o v i d e s a
m o r e r e a d i l y a c c e s s i b l e u n u s e d f i l t e r a t t h e next 1 2 - h o u r r e p l a c e m e n t
p e r i o d . F i l t e r r e p l a c e m e n t d a t a , s u c h a s f i l t e r n u m b e r and m i s s i o n t i m e ,
i s r e c o r d e d by t h e c r e w in t h e flight log.
A d i v e r t e r v a l v e l o c a t e d a t t h e c a n i s t e r s inlet i s n o r m a l l y positioned
t o d i r e c t g a s flow t h r o u g h both f i l t e r s . In conjunction with check v a l v e s ,
l o c a t e d a t e a c h c a n i s t e r outlet, r e p o s i t i o n i n g t h e d i v e r t e r valve i s o l a t e s a n
expended f i l t e r . A m a n u a l l y o p e r a t e d vent v a l v e f o r e a c h c a n i s t e r a l l o w s
e q u a l i z a t i o n to cabin p r e s s u r e p r i o r to t h e r e m o v a l of a f i l t e r .

Suit c i r c u i t g a s e s , upon leaving t h e COZ-odor a b s o r b e r c a n i s t e r


a s s e m b l y , a r e a t a h i g h e r t e m p e r a t u r e a n d h u m i d i t y l e v e l than at a n y o t h e r
point in t h e s u i t c i r c u i t . H e a t h a s b e e n g e n e r a t e d in flowing through t h e
c o m p r e s s o r s a n d t h e c a n i s t e r a s s e m b l y . Also, t h e a l r e a d y humid g a s e s
have picked up a d d i t i o n a l m o i s t u r e due to c h e m i c a l r e a c t i o n between the
c a r b o n dioxide and lithium hydroxide. T h e s u i t heat e x c h a n g e r r e m o v e s
t h i s h e a t and humidity f r o m t h e suit g a s e s .
N o r m a l l y t h e h e a t t r a n s f e r fluid, w a t e r - g l y c o l , flowing through t h e
suit h e a t e x c h a n g e r r e m o v e s t h e s u i t c i r c u i t h e a t l o a d s t o s p a c e t h r o u g h
space radiators. A water-glycol evaporator supplements heat t r a n s f e r
when t h e s p a c e r a d i a t o r s a r e inadequate. A s u i t e v a p o r a t o r ( p a r t of t h e
s u i t heat e x c h a n g e r ) is p r o v i d e d and used only i n t h e event of a n e m e r g e n c y .
Under a l l o t h e r conditions t h e suit e v a p o r a t o r c o n t r o l s a r e t o r e m a i n in t h e
O F F position. T h e c o n t r o l s w i t c h (SUIT EVAP, AUTO - M.4N, l o c a t e d on
panel 13) c o n t r o l s e l e c t r i c a l p o w e r t o t h e s y s t e m . T h i s o p e r a t i o n a l change
will not i m p o s e added c o n s t r a i n t s on t h e m i s s i o n ; h o w e v e r , i f t h e w a t e r glycol e v a p o r a t o r should fail when i t i s r e q u i r e d f o r cooling of e l e c t r o n i c s ,
e t c . , t h i s would be s u f f i c i e n t c a u s e t o t e r m i n a t e t h e m i s s i o n .
Should t h e a b i l i t y of t h e suit e v a p o r a t o r s y s t e m d e m o n s t r a t e p r o p e r
o p e r a t i o n , t h e c o n t r o l s w i t c h would be p l a c e d t o the AUTO position. When
w a t e r - g l y c o l inlet t e m p e r a t u r e s to t h e s u i t h e a t e x c h a n g e r e x c e e d 5 2 F o r
t h e outlet t e m p e r a t u r e s of t h e suit c i r c u i t g a s e s f r o m the h e a t e x c h a n g e r
e x c e e d 6 0 " F , t h e suit h e a t e x c h a n g e r i s b y p a s s e d by t h e w a t e r - g l y c o l flow
t h r o u g h a d i v e r t e r valve. When t h e a u t o m a t i c - c o n t r o l l e d d i v e r t e r valve i s
i n t h e full b y p a s s p o s i t i o n , an i n t e g r a l s w i t c h in t h e d i v e r t e r v a l v e a s s e m b l y
i s a c t i v a t e d . T h e d i v e r t e r valve s w i t c h a c t i v a t e s the suit e v a p o r a t o r s t e a m
p r e s s u r e c o n t r o l unit. T h e c o r r e c t s t e a m duct p r e s s u r e is a u t o m a t i c a l l y
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e s t a b l i s h e d f o r a given t e m p e r a t u r e e r r o r by t h e s t e a m p r e s s u r e c o n t r o l
unit, p r e s s u r e t r a n s d u c e r , and t h e s t e a m p r e s s u r e c o n t r o l valve. Initial
opening of t h e s t e a m p r e s s u r e c o n t r o l valve c a u s e s a s w i t c h in that valve
a s s e m b l y to a c t i v a t e the w e t n e s s c o n t r o l unit. W a t e r inlet t h r o u g h a
solenoid valve to t h e suit e v a p o r a t o r is a u t o m a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d by s e n s i n g
the suit e v a p o r a t o r w e t n e s s and t h e t e m p e r a t u r e of t h e suit g a s e s a t the
h e a t e x c h a n g e r outlet. When suit g a s t e m p e r a t u r e s r e t u r n t o n o r m a l , t h e
e v a p o r a t o r mode i s s e q u e n c i a l l y d e a c t i v a t e d and w a t e r - g l y c o l flow is
r e - e s t a b l i s h e d . By o v e r r i d i n g t h e s u i t g a s e s t e m p e r a t u r e s e n s o r a t t h e
outlet of the h e a t e x c h a n g e r t h e s y s t e m m a y a l s o be a c t i v a t e d , providing
t h e SUIT EVAP c o n t r o l switch is in the AUTO position. S i m u l a t e d high heat
load i s i n i t i a t e d by t h e SUIT HT EXCH switch ( L H E B -310).

A s t h e m o i s t u r e - l a d e n suit g a s e s a r e c o o l e d , c o n d e n s a t i o n t a k e s
p l a c e within t h e h e a t e x c h a n g e r . T h i s m o i s t u r e is a b s o r b e d by a wick-like
m a t e r i a l , r e m o v e d by c a p i l l a r y a c t i o n and t h e s u c t i o n of t h e HzO a c c u m u l a t o r , and pumped into t h e w a s t e w a t e r s y s t e m .
T h e two a c c u m u l a t o r s a r e a u t o m a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d , s e l f - c y c l i n g ,
r e c i p r o c a t i n g pumps. Oxygen a t 100*10 p s i g p e r i o d i c a l l y a c t i v a t e s the
pumps on the expulsion s t r o k e , while a r e t u r n s p r i n g is u t i l i z e d f o r t h e
s u c t i o n s t r o k e . Only one a c c u m u l a t o r can be o p e r a t e d a t a t i m e with t h e
second f o r standby u s e in t h e event of a malfunction. A m a n u a l backup
m o d e of a c c u m u l a t o r o p e r a t i o n is a l s o i n c o r p o r a t e d . Following t h e d i s c h a r g e of suit c i r c u i t g a s e s f r o m the suit h e a t e x c h a n g e r , t h e n o r m a l flow
i s t o t h e t h r e e suit h o s e c o n n e c t o r a s s e m b l i e s . A suit flow r e l i e f valve i s
i n c o r p o r a t e d in the b y p a s s line between t h e o u t l e t of t h e suit h e a t e x c h a n g e r
and t h e inlet to t h e suit c o m p r e s s o r . T h e valve opens a t a A P of 5. O*O. 2
in. H20 and a u t o m a t i c a l l y m a i n t a i n s a n e a r l y c o n s t a n t flow in the event
of suit c i r c u i t flow r e s i s t a n c e fluctuations.
2. 7. 3 . 2 . 1

C 0 2 Sensor.
T h e C 0 2 s e n s o r , s i t u a t e d between t h e inlet and outlet m a n i f o l d s of
t h e suit c i r c u i t , is a c o m p a c t unit t h a t o p e r a t e s on the i n f r a r e d a b s o r p t i o n
p r i n c i p l e . T h e unit m e a s u r e s t h e a m o u n t of i n f r a r e d e n e r g y a b s o r b e d by
t h e C 0 2 in t h e a t m o s p h e r i c s a m p l e p a s s i n g t h r o u g h t h e s e n s o r . T h i s i s
a c c o m p l i s h e d by c o m p a r i n g two d i f f e r e n t wavelengths in the i n f r a r e d
s p e c t r u m . One wavelength is a b s o r b e d by C 0 2 , while t h e o t h e r a c t s a s a
r e f e r e n c e . T h i s e s t a b l i s h e s a r a t i o s i g n a l which i s a m p l i f i e d and r e a d s out
a s a d - c voltage p r o p o r t i o n a l to t h e p a r t i a l p r e s s u r e of COz in the s a m p l e
gas.
The s e n s o r i s divided into t h e o p t i c s s e c t i o n and t h e e l e c t r o n i c s
section. T h e o p t i c s s e c t i o n i n c l u d e s a n i n f r a r e d e n e r g y s o u r c e ( a s m a l l
tungsten f i l a m e n t l a m p ) , and o p t i c a l l e n s e s and m i r r o r f o r focusing the
beam through two wavelength f i l t e r s and t h e a t m o s p h e r i c s a m p l e onto a
d e t e c t o r . Both wavelength f i l t e r s ( 4 . 3 m i c r o n s f o r s a m p l i n g and 4. 0
m i c r o n s for r e f e r e n c e ) a r e a t t a c h e d to a tuning f o r k which v i b r a t e s a t

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600 c y c l e s p e r s e c o n d . The f i l t e r s move back and f o r t h a c r o s s t h e focused


light b e a m , a l t e r n a t e l y t r a n s m i t t i n g e n e r g y a t t h e s a m p l e a n d r e f e r e n c e
wavelengths.
T h e b a s i c p u r p o s e of t h e e l e c t r o n i c s s e c t i o n is to d e t e c t and t r a n s f o r m s i g n a l i n f o r m a t i o n . M i n i a t u r i z e d c o m p o n e n t s a r e mounted on s e v e n
p r i n t e d c i r c u i t b o a r d s , which a c c o m p l i s h a l l t h e e l e c t r i c a l functions.
T h e s e functions include supplying t h e p o w e r f o r t h e i n f r a r e d s o u r c e l a m p
and t h e o p e r a t i o n of the tuning f o r k , t h e d e t e c t o r , and the v a r i o u s p r e a m p l i f i e r s and a m p l i f i e r s . T h e output s i g n a l a c t i v a t e s t h e C 0 2 PP HI s y s t e m s
s t a t u s light (MDC-11) and the C 0 2 P A R T PRESS i n d i c a t o r (MDC-13).
2. 7. 3. 2 . 2

Gas Chromatograph.
T h e g a s c h r o m a t o g r a p h is a n i t e m of G F E t h a t is i n s t a l l e d in s e v e r a l
of t h e Apollo Block I s p a c e c r a f t f o r flight qualification p u r p o s e s . T h e unit
is c a p a b l e of identifying and m e a s u r i n g the c o n c e n t r a t i o n s of 2 8 g a s c o m p o n e n t s , and t h e r e s u l t i n g d a t a i s then t e l e m e t e r e d to MSFN. T h i s c o m p a c t
i t e m of e q u i p m e n t i s i n s t a l l e d in the L E B , and it i n t e r f a c e s t h e inlet and
outlet m a n i f o l d s of t h e suit c i r c u i t in t h e LHEB.
The g a s c h r o m a t o g r a p h o p e r a t e s on t h e b a s i c p r i n c i p l e of routing
s a m p l e s of t h e suit c i r c u i t a n d f o r c a b i n a t m o s p h e r e t h r o u g h t h r e e s e p a r a t e
c a p i l l a r y c o l u m n s and d e t e c t o r s . L o w - p r e s s u r e h e l i u m is u s e d a s t h e
c a r r i e r g a s f o r t h e s a m p l e s t r e a m s . T h e helium supply, even u n d e r
continuous d e m a n d , will l a s t t h e length of any p r o p o s e d m i s s i o n . The
helium is s t o r e d o i n a r e s e r v o i r a t 6000 p s i g and is r e g u l a t e d to i t s n o r m a l
working p r e s s u r e of 42 p s i a . In t h e event of r e g u l a t o r malfunction, p r e s s u r e r e l i e f is*p r o v i d e d by a 200-psig r u p t u r e d i s c . E a c h c a p i l l a r y c o l u m n
and d e t e c t o r i d e n t i f i e s a s p e c i f i c n u m b e r of g a s c o m p o n e n t s . One c o l u m n d e t e c t o r w i l l identify five of the p e r m a n e n t g a s e s ; n a m e l y , h y d r o g e n , n i t r o gen, oxygen, m e t h a n e , and c a r b o n monoxide. Another i s c o n c e r n e d only
with t h e s e p a r a t i o n a n d d e t e c t i o n of a m m o n i a , c a r b o n dioxide, and w a t e r .
T h e t h i r d c o l u m n - d e t e c t o r i d e n t i f i e s 20 t r a c e c o n t a m i n a n t s l i s t e d a s
follows: F r e o n 11, m e t h y l a l c o h o l , m e t h y l e n e c h l o r i d e , e t h y l a l c o h o l ,
b e n z e n e , ?-dioxane, a c e t o n e , h y d r o c h l o r i c a c i d , hydrogen sulfide, ethylene
oxide, i s o p r e n e , diethyl sulphide, n i t r o g e n dioxide, ethylene glycol, v i n y l i dene c h l o r i d e , m e t h y l c h l o r o f o r m , a c e t y l e n e , d i m e t h y l sulfide, F r e o n 114,
and 1, 1 t r i c h l o r o e t h a n e .
C r o s s - s e c t i o n ionization-type d e t e c t o r s a r e u s e d in conjunction with
t h e t h r e e c o l u m n s f o r g a s component i d e n t i f i c a t i o n . The output c u r r e n t of
t h e d e t e c t o r s p r o d u c e s a m i n i m u m - s t r e n g t h s i g n a l t h a t m u s t be g r e a t l y
a m p l i f i e d , t h e n conditioned f o r t e l e m e t r y . T h e c a p i l l a r y c o l u m n s , t h e
d e t e c t o r s , and the e l e c t r o m e t e r a m p l i f i e r s a r e h o u s e d in a n oven, t h e
t e m p e r a t u r e of which is m a i n t a i n e d within a v e r y c l o s e t o l e r a n c e . T h e
b a l a n c e of t h e e l e c t r o n i c s , i n s t a l l e d in a s e p a r a t e package, c o n s i s t of a
t r a n s f o r m e r , a p r o g r a m m e r , and a r e g u l a t e d p o w e r supply. S o l i d - s t a t e
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T h e g a s c h r o m a t o g r a p h will c o m p l e t e one identification c y c l e in
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 8 0 m i n u t e s , r e g a r d l e s s of the s a m p l i n g mode s e l e c t e d .
S a m p l e s a r e taken f r o m the s u i t c i r c u i t a t m o s p h e r e , the cabin a t m o s p h e r e ,
o r f r o m e a c h a t m o s p h e r e on a l t e r n a t i n g c y c l e s depending on t h e positioning
of a s e l e c t o r switch l o c a t e d on the L E B panel 120. T h e s e l e c t o r switch may
be positioned t o CABIN AIR/AUTO/SUIT AIR by c o m m a n d .
T h e g a s c h r o m a t o g r a p h is s e r v i c e d a n d i n s t a l l e d by ground s u p p o r t
p e r s o n n e l p r i o r to flight c r e w i n g r e s s .
-4 t h r e e - p o s i t i o n S T A R T / O F F / P R E H E A T switch, c o n t r o l s power for
o p e r a t i o n , and m u s t be placed t o the PREHEAT position f o r a minimum of
8 0 m i n u t e s b e f o r e switch is s e t t o START. A push-type switch, A M P L CAL, for bench c a l i b r a t i o n only a n d the S T A R T / O F F / P R E H E A T switch,
a r e located on panel 120.
During t h e m i s s i o n , the flight c r e w will not be r e q u i r e d t o m a k e
c o n t r o l a d j u s t m e n t s t o t h e unit u n l e s s d i r e c t e d to do so by MSFN. During
d e s c e n t , the r e m a i n i n g helium in the r e s e r v o i r is dumped into the c a b i n by
t h e action of a p y r o v a l v e i n s i d e the unit. A full tank ( a b o r t condition) c a n
b e e m p t i e d in a m a x i m u m of 3 m i n u t e s . P y r o v a l v e initiation i s s i m u l t a neous with t h e C / M - R C S p r o p e l l a n t purge operation.
2. 7. 3 . 3

Cabin P r e s s u r e a n d T e m p e r a t u r e Control Subsystem.


The p r e s s u r i z a t i o n a n d t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l of the C / M c a b i n a r e
p r i m a r i l y a u t o m a t i c functions with m a n u a l backup and o v e r r i d e m o d e s
provided. Cabin p r e s s u r i z a t i o n is m a i n t a i n e d by t h e cabin p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r as.sembly ( f i g u r e 2 . 7 - 3 ) . T h i s unit c o n s i s t s of dual r e g u l a t o r s and a
m a n u a l r e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n v a l v e o p e r a t e d by a k n u r l e d knob. Both r e g u l a t o r s
o p e r a t e s i m u l t a n e o u s l y a s t h e r e i s no s e l e c t o r valve i n c o r p o r a t e d and no
off position. T h e r e g u l a t o r s a u t o m a t i c a l l y m a i n t a i n t h e c a b i n at 5 i O . 2 p s i a
d u r i n g n o r m a l conditions a n d a t a m a x i m u m oxygen flow r a t e of 1. 3 pounds
p e r hour. If t h e c a b i n should become d e p r e s s u r i z e d for any r e a s o n , the
r e g u l a t o r s c l o s e a t a p r e s s u r e of 3. 5 p s i a t o c o n s e r v e oxygen. T h e m a n u a l
valve, with a m a x i m u m flow r a t e of 7 . 2 pounds p e r h o u r , m a y be adjusted
t o m a i n t a i n c a b i n p r e s s u r e in event of r e g u l a t o r malfunction. However, i t
i s p r i m a r i l y u s e d t o r e p r e s s u r i z e the c a b i n following d e c o m p r e s s i o n ,
r e q u i r i n g a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 h o u r t o r a i s e t h e c a b i n p r e s s u r e back to 5. OkO. 2
psia.
An e m e r g e n c y c a b i n p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r a s s e m b l y ( f i g u r e 2. 7 - 4 ) will
flood the cabin with oxygen t o p r e v e n t r a p i d d e c o m p r e s s i o n in the event of
cabin wall puncture. A s cabin d e c o m p r e s s i o n is h a z a r d o u s to life only when
a c r e w m a n is in the s h i r t s l e e v e mode, the r e g u l a t o r s a r e not s e l e c t e d f o r
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a s s e m b l y c o n s i s t s of a f o u r - p o s i t i o n m a n u a l s e l e c t o r valve a n d two redundant r e g u l a t o r s which, when s e l e c t e d f o r u s e , a u t o m a t i c a l l y open when the


c a b i n p r e s s u r e d r o p s t o 4. 5*0. 1 p s i a . The e m e r g e n c y c a b i n p r e s s u r e
m o d e of 3. 5 p s i a is contingent upon Apollo d e s i g n l i m i t s and m e t e o r i t e t e s t s
a n d allows u n s u i t e d c r e w m e n t i m e t o don t h e i r PGAs. T h i s minimum p r e s s u r e c a n be m a i n t a i n e d f o r 5 m i n u t e s , providing that m e t e o r i t e h o l e s do not
e x c e e d t h e total equivalent a r e a of a hole 0. 5 inch in d i a m e t e r . At t h e end
of t h i s t i m e , the p r e s s u r e will d r o p m o r e rapidly, going to 2. 0 p s i a in
10 m i n u t e s and to 1. 0 p s i a in 15 m i n u t e s .
The dual cabin p r e s s u r e relief v a l v e ( f i g u r e 2 . 7 - 5 ) provides positive
a n d negative p r e s s u r e relief f o r the cabin throughout the e n t i r e m i s s i o n .
Although t h e y function a u t o m a t i c a l l y , c a b l e - o p e r a t e d m a n u a l o v e r r i d e
c o n t r o l s , l o c a t e d on panel 3 0 7 , a r e provided for a d j u s t m e n t s during flight
t o c l o s e relief v a l v e s for i malfunction, o r t o p r e v e n t s e a w a t e r inflow
a u r i n g postlanding phase and ground checkout p r o c e d u r e s . When the cabin
p r e s s u r e b e c o m e s higher t h a n the e x t e r n a l a m b i e n t p r e s s u r e , the relief
v a l v e s l i m i t the d i f f e r e n t i a l p r e s s u r e t o 6 (to. 2 , - 0 . 4) psi. During the
a s c e n t p h a s e , t h i s d i f f e r e n t i a l p r e s s u r e m a y go a s high a s 7 . 0 p s i f o r a
s h o r t p e r i o d of t i m e . C o n v e r s e l y , when the cabin p r e s s u r e b e c o m e s lower
than t h e e x t e r n a l a m b i e n t p r e s s u r e (as during d e s c e n t ) , the relief v a l v e s
l i m i t the differential p r e s s u r e to a m a x i m u m of 25 inches of w a t e r . The
a s s e m b l y is located in t h e s t e a m duct o v e r b o a r d line which p r o v i d e s the
m e a n s of venting the positive and negative cabin p r e s s u r e s .
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E m e r g e n c y Inflow Regulator

Ventilation within the C / M is provided by dual f a n s , which c i r c u l a t e


cabin g a s e s through the cabin h e a t e x c h a n g e r . N o r m a l l y , both cabin a i r
fans a r e s e l e c t e d by the c r e w f o r s i m u l t a n e o u s operation. If e i t h e r fan
malfundtions o r is shut down f o r a n y r e a s o n , a c l o s u r e ( c o v e r ) is manually
installed o v e r the inlet of the i n o p e r a t i v e fan t o p r e v e n t backflow. A cabin
a i r c o n t r o l l o u v e r , l o c a t e d a t the outlet of the cabin heat e x c h a n g e r , i s
manually a d j u s t e d f o r d i r e c t i o n a l flow of g a s e s within the cabin.
Although cabin t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l is n o r m a l l y a n a u t o m a t i c function,
r e s o r t to m a n u a l backup and o v e r r i d e m o d e s of o p e r a t i o n m a y be utilized.
Cabin g a s e s a r e heated o r cooled by t h e i r c i r c u l a t i o n through the cabin heat
e x c h a n g e r , which u s e s w a t e r - g l y c o l as the heat t r a n s f e r medium. A c a b i n
t e m p e r a t u r e control unit c o m p a r e s a d e s i r e d t e m p e r a t u r e , s e l e c t e d by the
c r e w , to the t e m p e r a t u r e that is s e n s e d a t t h e inlet t o the c a b i n a i r fans.
Any difference r e s u l t s in a signal that r e p o s i t i o n s the m o t o r - o p e r a t e d cabin
t e m p e r a t u r e control valve. This valve r e g u l a t e s the amount of hot o r cold
w a t e r - g l y c o l flowing into the cabin h e a t exchanger. A t e a c h e n d of valve
full t r a v e l , the total hot o r cold flow is routed through the h e a t exchanger;
w h e r e a s , a t i n t e r m e d i a t e v a l v e positions, the w a t e r - g l y c o l flow through the
heat exchanger v a r i e s . A c a b i n t e m p e r a t u r e a n t i c i p a t o r , l o c a t e d a t the
c a b i n a i r c o n t r o l louver d i s c h a r g e , s e n s e s the t e m p e r a t u r e r a t e o f change
a n d s i g n a l s the cabin t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l unit, preventing o v e r c o r r e c t i o n
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Ventilation during the postlanding p h a s e i s a c c o m p l i s h e d by c i r c u l a t i n g


outside a m b i e n t a i r t h r o u g h t h e cabin. A l l of the equipment n e c e s s a r y t o
c a r r y out thi! function ( o t h e r t h a n c o n t r o l s ) i s located on the C / M f o r w a r d
tunnel c o v e r . Outside a i r is d r a w n into t h e c a b i n through a n i n l e t duct
containing a shutoff valve and fan. The inlet duct includes a flexible e x t e n s i o n f o r promoting m o r e efficient ventilation. After c i r c u l a t i n g within the
cabin, the a i r is expelled o v e r b o a r d through a n adjacent outlet duct and
shutoff v a l v e . Both m o t o r - o p e r a t e d shutoff ( v e n t ) valves and t h e vent fan
a r e c o n t r o l l e d by the VENT FAN switch on MDC-25. High- o r low-speed
fan o p e r a t i o n is a v a i l a b l e , and e i t h e r switch position will s i m u l t a n e o u s l y
a c t i v a t e the fan and open the cabin vent v a l v e s . An a s s e m b l y consisting of
a pendulum-type a t t i t u d e s e n s i n g switch and a n a d j a c e n t o v e r r i d e c o n t r o l
switch ( P L Y C ) a r e i n s t a l l e d i n the LHEB. The pendulum is f r e e t o move
only in the Z - a x i s . Should the C / M r o l l beyond a specified l i m i t o r become
i n v e r t e d ( s t a b l e I1 condition), the attitude s e n s i n g switch a c t i v a t e s t h e cabin
vent v a l v e s t o the c l o s e d position to p r e v e n t w a t e r ingestion. If a l l e f f o r t s
t o r e t u r n t h e C / M to the upright ( s t a b l e I) condition should fail, the PLVC
switch (LHEB-141) is s e t t o OPEN. T h i s o v e r r i d e s the closing a c t i o n of
the a t t i t u d e s e n s i n g switch by opening both cabin vent v a l v e s a n d flooding
the f o r w a r d portion of the C / M . The p r e s s u r e on the tunnel hatch then
b e c o m e s equalized, thus allowing its r e m o v a l f o r the e s c a p e of the c r e w .
T h e PLVC switchima): a l s o be u s e d t o open the cabin vent v a l v e s if the
a t t i t u d e s e n s i n g s w i t c h should fail a f t e r having closed the v a l v e s . In o r d e r
t o p r e v e n t t h e i n a d v e r t e n t opening of the vent v a l v e s in flight, two p r e c a u t i o n s a r e taken. A lockpin is i n s t a l l e d in e a c h vent v a l v e , and the c i r c u i t
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b r e a k e r applying power t o the P L V s y s t e m is not engaged during flight.
T h e r e f o r e , before the P L V s y s t e m c a n be o p e r a t e d , the lockpins m u s t be
r e m o v e d (pulled out a p p r o x i m a t e l y 0. 5 in. ) p r i o r t o CSM s e p a r a t i o n and the
applicable c i r c u i t b r e a k e r engaged a f t e r landing.
2. 7. 3.4

Water-Glycol Coolant S u b s y s t e m .
The w a t e r - g l y c o l coolant s u b s y s t e m is a c l o s e d loop through which a n
aqueous ethylene-glycol m i x t u r e ( w a t e r - g l y c o l ) is continuously c i r c u l a t e d .
The m i x t u r e r a t i o by weight c o n s i s t s of 62. 5 p a r t s of glycol to 37. 5 p a r t s of
w a t e r . B a s i c a l l y , t h e s u b s y s t e m p r o v i d e s a h e a t t r a n s p o r t fluid loop f o r
the cabin a t m o s p h e r e , the s u i t c i r c u i t a t m o s p h e r e , t h e e l e c t r o n i c equipm e n t , a n d a portion of the potable w a t e r . It a l s o s e r v e s a s a s o u r c e of h e a t
f o r the c a b i n a t m o s p h e r e when r e q u i r e d . A l l of the unwanted h e a t a b s o r b e d
by the w a t e r - g l y c o l is t r a n s p o r t e d e i t h e r t o the s p a c e r a d i a t o r s , w h e r e it
is r a d i a t e d t o s p a c e , o r to the w a t e r - g l y c o l e v a p o r a t o r , w h e r e it is r e j e c t e d
by the evaporation of w a t e r .
The w a t e r - g l y c o l ( W / G ) e v a p o r a t o r outlet t e m p e r a t u r e m u s t be m a i n tained between 4 0 " a n d 4 3 F (nominal 4 1 . 5 " F ) . S e n s e d a t t h e W/G
e v a p o r a t o r inlet f r o m the s p a c e r a d i a t o r s W/G t e m p e r a t u r e s between 4 2 . 9 "
and 4 5 . 9 " F (nominal 4 5 F ) a c t i v a t e s t h e a u t o m a t i c mixing valve c o n t r o l
s y s t e m ( f i g u r e 2. 7-6). H i g h - t e m p e r a t u r e W/G f r o m the w a t e r - g l y c o l pump
is m i x e d with t h e l o w e r W/G t e m p e r a t u r e f r o m the s p a c e r a d i a t o r s t o m a i n tain t h e e v a p o r a t o r outlet n o m i n a l t e m p e r a t u r e of 41.. 5 F . The m a n u a l
o v e r r i d e f o r the mixing valve is l o c a t e d on t h e coolant c o n t r o l panel 311
(GLYCOL E V A P T E M P I N ) a n d a switch l o c a t e d on p a n e l 13 allows s e l e c tion of AUTO o r MAN o p e r a t i o n .
T h r e e l i n e s f r o m the w a t e r - g l y c o l pump a s s e m b l y a r e p a r a l l e l e d t o
the w a t e r - g l y c o l e v a p o r a t o r inlet. The a f o r e m e n t i o n e d oxygen supply
c a p i l l a r y r e s t r i c t o r s a r e wound a r o u n d the line routed t o the s p a c e r a d i a t o r s
and relief valves. The o t h e r line is routed t o t h e mixing valve. To i n s u r e
p r o p e r o p e r a t i o n of t h e oxygen supply r e s t r i c t o r s , in the l i n e between the
c r y o g e n i c 0 2 s t o r a g e in the S / M t o the s u r g e tanks in the C / M during cabin
r e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n , full w a t e r - g l y c o l flow through the line to the s p a c e
r a d i a t o r s is r e q u i r e d . Sufficient heat m u s t be available to p r e v e n t c r y o genic oxygen e n t e r i n g t h e C / M oxygen s y s t e m a n d p r e c l u d e the possibility of
f r e e z i n g the water-glycol. To a c h i e v e t h i s , the mixing valve m u s t be
manually placed t o the full c l o s e d position 15 to 30 m i n u t e s before r e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n a n d r e m a i n c l o s e d until t h e s u r g e tank r e t u r n s to m a x i m u m
p r e s s u r e a f t e r r e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n of the C / M .
H i g h - t e m p e r a t u r e w a t e r - g l y c o l between 48" and 50. 5 F f r o m the
s p a c e r a d i a t o r s a n d s e n s e d a t the e v a p o r a t o r inlet i n i t i a t e s the w a t e r - g l y c o l
e v a p o r a t o r t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l s y s t e m . Once the e v a p o r a t o r mode i s
i n i t i a t e d by the e v a p o r a t o r inlet s e n s o r , a n e v a p o r a t o r outlet s e n s o r
s u p p l i e s t h e controlled v a r i a b l e s i g n a l s t o the c o n t r o l l e r . If a heating
t e m p e r a t u r e e r r o r i s s e n s e d by t h e e v a p o r a t o r outlet s e n s o r , the s t e a m
p r e s s u r e v a l v e begins t o open a n d r e p o s i t i o n s a t a velocity p r o p o r t i o n a l to
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the t e m p e r a t u r e e r r o r . E v a p o r a t o r wicks a r e m a i n t a i n e d i n a wet condition
t o provide i m m e d i a t e boiling when the s t e a m p r e s s u r e valve is opened.
Should the s t e a m p r e s s u r e d r o p below 5.0lt0.2 m m Hg a b s , a p r e s s u r e
switch o v e r r i d e s the t e m p e r a t u r e s i g n a l and c l o s e s t h e s t e a m p r e s s u r e
valve. The o v e r r i d e p r e s s u r e s w i t c h p r o v i d e s adequate p r e s s u r e m a r g i n
above the f r e e z i n g p r e s s u r e of 4. 58 m m Hg a b s . A switch in the s t e a m
p r e s s u r e valve a s s e m b l y is a c t i v a t e d when t h e valve i s initially c r a c k e d
open. The switch a c t i v a t e s t h e w e t n e s s c o n t r o l f o r replenishing w a t e r t o
the e v a p o r a t o r through a w a t e r - s o l e n o i d c o n t r o l valve. Signals f r o m t h e
wick t e m p e r a t u r e s e n s o r a r e indicative of the r e l a t i v e w e t n e s s of the e v a p o r a t o r wicks. A s w a t e r e v a p o r a t e s , t h e wick s e n s o r t e m p e r a t u r e i n c r e a s e s
a n d e x c e e d s a n e v a p o r a t o r inlet r e f e r e n c e s e n s o r s i g n a l and c y c l e s the
w a t e r c o n t r o l valve open. The r e f e r e n c e input s e n s o r v a r i e s the c o n t r o l a s
a function of heat load t o m a i n t a i n the d e s i r e d wick t e m p e r a t u r e with no
w a t e r c a r r y o v e r into the s t e a m duct. When the e v a p o r a t o r wicks become
replenished with w a t e r , the wick s e n s o r t e m p e r a t u r e d e c r e a s e s and
a p p r o a c h e s the s a t u r a t i o n t e m p e r a t u r e c o r r e s p o n d i n g to the s t e a m p r e s s u r e
and c y c l e s t h e w a t e r c o n t r o l valve closed. The w a t e r control valve c o n t i n u e s to cycle a s long a s w a t e r - g l y c o l cooling by w a t e r evaporation i s
r e q u i r ed.
The s t e a m p r e s s u r e c o n t r o l valve c a n be e l e c t r i c a l l y repositioned t o
c o n t r o l t h e s t e a m p r e s s u r e f o r 40" t o 4 3 F outlet glycol t e m p e r a t u r e u s i n g
the p r e s s u r e m o n i t o r indicator (panel 13, GLY E V A P - O U T L E T T E M P ) .
The c o n t r o l switches (GLYCOL E V A P - STEAM PRESS) m u s t be placed t o
the MAN position, and then to INCR f o r open and DECR f o r closing t h e
s t e a m p r e s s u r e valve. The H 2 0 FLOW switch ( p a n e l 13) should be in the
AUTO position f o r the a u t o m a t i c w e t n e s s c o n t r o l t o be effective. Should t h e
w e t n e s s , c o n t r o l fail, the w a t e r i n l e t control v a l v e c a n be e n e r g i z e d open by
placing the H 2 0 FLOW switch to ON. When o p e r a t i n g in this m o d e , a
p o r t a b l e indicating unit should be u s e d t o p r e v e n t w a t e r c a r r y o v e r into the
s t e a m duct. T h e p o r t a b l e indicating unit c o n s i s t s of a f o u r - p o s i t i o n
s e l e c t o r switch f o r s e l e c t i n g O F F , WICK T E M P . , E V A P INLET T E M P .
AND NUL. The unit h a s its own 175-hour b a t t e r y - o p e r a t e d power supply.
WICK TEMPERATURE i n d i c a t o r m a r k i n g s a r e 4 0 " t o 7 0 " F , WATERGLYCOL INLET TEMPERATURE i n d i c a t o r m a r k i n g s a r e 40" to 1 0 0 " F ,
and the NUL indicator m a r k i n g s a r e a r e d line a c r o s s the midlength s e c t i o n
of the dial f a c e and i s m a r k e d above the r e d line on t h e dial WATER ON, a n d
below on dial WATER O F F . A w a t e r c o n t r o l tabulation c h a r t ( f i g u r e 2. 7 - 7 )
f o r operation of W / C e v a p o r a t o r i n the m a n u a l mode, is provided showing
wick t e m p e r a t u r e v e r s u s i n l e t glycol t e m p e r a t u r e . The portable indication
unit should a l s o be u s e d when m a n u a l w a t e r bypass c o n t r o l v a l v e (GLY
E V A P WATER CONTROL BYPASS panel 317) is used. The p o r t a b l e indic a t o r unit w i l l connect t o 539 (panel 311). The m a i n w a t e r - g l y c o l flow next
e n t e r s the cabin t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l valve, w h e r e i t is routed e i t h e r t o the
c a b i n h e a t exchanger o r t o the r e m a i n i n g t h e r m a l coldplates. The a c t i o n i s
dependent upon the t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l unit, which a u t o m a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l s
t h e movements of the m o t o r - o p e r a t e d cabin t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l valve. The
v a l v e i s S O c o n s t r u c t e d that in the cabin full cooling mode, the total flow of
cool w a t e r - g l y c o l ( 1 6 7 pounds p e r h o u r ) is routed f i r s t through the cabin
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41
42
43
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45
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47
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49
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51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
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61
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64

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42. 1 3
42.65
43. 1 5
43.65
44. 1 4
44.63
45.11
45.58
46. 04
46. 50
46.95
47.39
47.82
48.25
48.67
49. 08
49.49
49. 89
50. 30
50. 39
51.07
51. 45
51.83
52.20
52. 56
52. 92
53.27
53.62
53.96
54. 30

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72
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81
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54.96
55.28
55.60
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56.21
56.51
56.80
57.08
57.37
57.66
57.93
58.19
58.46
58. 71
58.96
59.2 1
59.46
59. 71
59.94
60.17
60.40
60.63
60.85
61.06
61.28
61.49
61.69
61.90
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91
92
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h e a t e x c h a n g e r and t h e n t h r o u g h t h e t h e r m a l c o l d p l a t e s . In t h e c a b i n full
h e a t i n g m o d e , t h e t o t a l flow is r o u t e d t h r o u g h t h e t h e r m a l c o l d p l a t e s first,
w h e r e t h e w a t e r - g l y c o l a b s o r b s h e a t , and f r o m t h e r e flows t h r o u g h t h e
cabin heat exchanger, The intermediate valve positions a r e f o r the partial
cooling o r p a r t i a l h e a t i n g m o d e s . In t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e p o s i t i o n s , t h e quant i t y of c o o l o r w a r m w a t e r - g l y c o l flowing t h r o u g h t h e heat e x c h a n g e r is
r e d u c e d i n p r o p o r t i o n t o t h e d e m a n d f o r cooling o r heating. Although t h e
a m o u n t of w a t e r - g l y c o l flowing t h r o u g h t h e c a b i n h e a t e x c h a n g e r will v a r y ,
t h e t o t a l flow t h r o u g h the t h e r m a l c o l d p l a t e s w i l l a l w a y s be 200 pounds p e r
h o u r . ( S e e f i g u r e , 2, 7-8. ) An o r i f i c e r e s t r i c t o r i s i n s t a l l e d between t h e
c a b i n t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l v a l v e a n d t h e i n l e t t o t h e c o l d p l a t e s . Its p u r p o s e
is t o m a i n t a i n a c o n s t a n t flow r a t e t h r o u g h t h e c o l d p l a t e s by r e d u c i n g t h e
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heating m o d e flow r a t e to t h a t of t h e cooling mode flow r a t e . Another
o r i f i c e r e s t r i c t o r , l o c a t e d i n t h e coolant line f r o m the IMU, m a i n t a i n s a
c o n s t a n t flow r a t e t h r o u g h t h i s component r e g a r d l e s s of s y s t e m flow
fluctuations.
T h e t o t a l flow leaving t h e c a b i n t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l valve e n t e r s the
w a t e r - g l y c o l pump a s s e m b l y which p r o v i d e s t h e continuous coolant c i r c u l a t i o n within the s u b s y s t e m . T h e a s s e m b l y c o n s i s t s of two w a t e r - g l y c o l
p u m p s , two pump o u t l e t c h e c k v a l v e s , a full-flow f i l t e r , an a c c u m u l a t o r ,
a n d a n a c c u m u l a t o r i s o l a t i o n shutoff v a l v e . The t n o p u m p s , mounted in
p a r a l l e l , can only be o p e r a t e d one a t a t i m e with t h e s e c o n d pump f o r
s t a n d b y redundancy. E a c h pump outlet c h e c k valve p r e v e n t s coolant backflow t h r o u g h the nonoperating pump. W a t e r - g l y c o l e n t e r i n g t h e a s s e m b l y
f i r s t p a s s e s t h r o u g h the f u l l - f l o w f i l t e r b e f o r e r e a c h i n g the pumps. T h e r e
is a l s o a s i d e p a s s a g e that l e a d s t o the a c c u m u l a t o r .
T h e p u r p o s e of t h e a c c u m u l a t o r is t o m a i n t a i n c o r r e c t pump inlet
p r e s s u r e and to c o m p e n s a t e f o r s m a l l a m o u n t s of l e a k a g e a n d / o r t h e r m a l
e x p a n s i o n / c o n t r a c t i o n . The m a n u a l shutoff valve in t h e s i d e p a s s a g e is
c l o s e d to i s o l a t e t h e a c c u m u l a t o r in c a s e of a p u n c t u r e d bellows, which
would p e r m i t t h e coolant t o l e a k into t h e c a b i n , c a u s i n g contamination. If
t h e w a t e r -glycol a c c u m u l a t o r quantity i n d i c a t o r on the m a i n d i s p l a y c o n s o l e
shows a s t e a d y d e c a y to z e r o , a l e a k i n t h e w a t e r - g l y c o l s y s t e m is t h e
p r o b a b l e c a u s e . However, a n indication showing a slow s t e a d y d e c r e a s e ,
which s t o p s a t a point above z e r o , is p r o b a b l y due to t h e r m a l c o n t r a c t i o n
indicating t h e w a t e r - g l y c o l t e m p e r a t u r e is below t h e n o m i n a l r a n g e .
L o c a t e d d o w n s t r e a m of the pump a s s e m b l y is t h e w a t e r - g l y c o l pump outlet
p r e s s u r e t r a n s d u c e r which m e a s u r e s t h e s t a t i c p r e s s u r e of t h e w a t e r -glycol
a t the pump outlet, t h u s giving a n indication of pump p e r f o r m a n c e .
At t h i s point in the s u b s y s t e m , t h e t e m p e r a t u r e of the w a t e r - g l y c o l
h a s g r e a t l y i n c r e a s e d due t o t h e a b s o r p t i o n of t h e v a r i o u s heat l o a d s . The
t o t a l flow of hot w a t e r - g l y c o l is r o u t e d t h r o u g h a p a s s a g e in t h e s t e a m
p r e s s u r e c o n t r o l v a l v e t o p r e v e n t i c e f r o m f o r m i n g within t h e v a l v e opening.
Icing a t t h i s location could r e s u l t in valve malfunction a n d / o r blocking of
t h e s t e a m duct. T o p r e v e n t i c e f r o m f o r m i n g a t t h e o u t l e t of t h e s t e a m
d u c t , two redundant e l e c t r i c h e a t e r s a r e u s e d . The two 3-watt h e a t e r
e l e m e n t s i n s i d e t h e duct extend a p p r o x i m a t e l y 8 i n c h e s u p s t r e a m f r o m t h e
outlet.
The w a t e r - g l y c o l n e x t flows t o t h e w a t e r - g l y c o l e v a p o r a t o r inlet
t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l v a l v e ( p r e v i o u s l y d e s c r i b e d ) . The hot w a t e r -glycol
t h a t is not u s e d f o r mixing by t h i s valve is r o u t e d to t h e s p a c e r a d i a t o r s f o r
cooling. Any p r e s s u r e l o s s e s in t h e s p a c e r a d i a t o r c i r c u i t , r e g a r d l e s s of
t h e n u m b e r of r a d i a t o r s in o p e r a t i o n , will be l i m i t e d by the a c t i o n of the
d u a l w a t e r - g l y c o l p r e s s u r e r e l i e f v a l v e s . T h e s e two v a l v e s a r e in p a r a l l e l
and a r e l o c a t e d between the inlet and o u t l e t l i n e s of t h e r a d i a t o r c i r c u i t .
J u s t u p s t r e a m of e a c h p r e s s u r e r e l i e f v a l v e i s a m a n u a l shutoff v a l v e . By
c o n t r o l l i n g t h e shutoff v a l v e s , one r e l i e f v a l v e a t a t i m e is n o r m a l l y
s e l e c t e d f o r u s e with t h e s e c o n d f o r s t a n d b y redundancy. When a A P of
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11 p s i is r e a c h e d , t h e r e l i e f v a l v e s open to bypass coolant t o t h e r a d i a t o r
r e t u r n line, c l o s i n g a t a A P of 8. 5 psi. In o r d e r t o p r e s e r v e t h e w a t e r glycol c l o s e d loop, t h e r e l i e f v a l v e s function a s a bypass when a l l s p a c e
r a d i a t o r i s o l a t i o n v a l v e s a r e c l o s e d o r when the w a t e r - g l y c o l r a d i a t o r s h u t off valve is c l o s e d . T h i s is a m a n u a l shutoff valve t h a t c o n t r o l s the flow of
w a t e r - g l y c o l f r o m t h e C / M to t h e S / M . It is p l a c e d to t h e c l o s e d position
s h o r t l y b e f o r e CSM s e p a r a t i o n t o p r e v e n t t h e coolant in the C / M f r o m
flowing o v e r b o a r d a f t e r s e p a r a t i o n .
Two s p a c e r a d i a t o r s with a n a r e a of 30 s q u a r e feet e a c h a r e l o c a t e d
on opposite s i d e s of the S / M i n s e c t o r s I1 and V. E a c h r a d i a t o r p a n e l
c o n t a i n s two s e p a r a t e s e t s of t u b e s . The flow of w a t e r - g l y c o l t h r o u g h t h e
f o u r tube c i r c u i t s is individually r e g u l a t e d by a m o t o r - o p e r a t e d r a d i a t o r
i s o l a t i o n valve l o c a t e d o n t h e inlet s i d e of e a c h tube c i r c u i t . The f o u r
v a l v e s a r e r e m o t e l y c o n t r o l l e d f r o m t h e C / M and give t h e c r e w s o m e
d e g r e e of l a t i t u d e in t h e i r s e l e c t i o n of cooling a r e a . However, t h e p r i m a r y
p u r p o s e of t h e v a l v e s is to i s o l a t e tube c i r c u i t s should they develop l e a k s .
A c h e c k v a l v e in e a c h tube c i r c u i t o u t l e t line p r e v e n t s the backflow o f
coolant f r o m e n t e r i n g a n y r a d i a t o r tube c i r c u i t that is leaking. F r e e z i n g
within the r a d i a t o r s is t h e point a t which flow c e a s e s , and m a y be p r e v e n t e d
by maintaining the inlet t e m p e r a t u r e above 7 5 F . T h i s t e m p e r a t u r e is
obtained on the A U X DC VOLTS m e t e r ( R H F E B - 2 0 0 ) o r f r o m MSFN i f the
c r e w is unable to l e a v e t h e c o u c h e s .
The w a t e r - g l y c o l , a f t e r leaving t h e s p a c e r a d i a t o r s a n d r e - e n t e r i n g
t h e C / M , flows through a c a p i l l a r y r e s t r i c t o r . T h i s is placed in the line to
m a k e t h e p r e s s u r e d r o p through
- t h e r a d i a t o r s c o m p a t i b l e with t h a t through
t h e w a t e r -glycol t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l v a l v e during the mixing mode. Upon
leaving t h e r e s t r i c t o r , the w a t e r - g l y c o l flows t h r o u g h two c h e c k v a l v e s in
s e r i e s . T h e s e v a l v e s p r e v e n t coolant f r o m flowing o v e r b o a r d following
CSM s e p a r a t i o n , A t e m p e r a t u r e s e n s o r , l o c a t e d between t h e s e c h e c k
v a l v e s , g i v e s a n indication on the m a i n d i s p l a y c o n s o l e of t h e t e m p e r a t u r e
of the coolant leaving t h e r a d i a t o r s . The i n d i c a t o r is l o c a t e d on MDC- 13.
Under n o r m a l s p a c e flight conditions t h e w a t e r - g l y c o l r e s e r v o i r is
i s o l a t e d f r o m the coolant s u b s y s t e m by t h e p r o p e r positioning of t h r e e
glycol r e s e r v o i r m a n u a l shutoff v a l v e s . The w a t e r - g l y c o l r e s e r v o i r inlet
and outlet v a l v e s a r e c l o s e d , and the r e s e r v o i r b y p a s s v a l v e between t h e
inlet and outlet l i n e s is opened. During t h e p r e l a u n c h and a s c e n t p h a s e s ,
h o w e v e r , the position of t h e s e t h r e e v a l v e s is r e v e r s e d t o p e r m i t coolant
flow through the r e s e r v o i r . The one gallon of w a t e r - g l y c o l contained i n t h e
r e s e r v o i r is then u t i l i z e d a s a h e a t sink, which b e c o m e s n e c e s s a r y during
the a s c e n t phase. The s p a c e r a d i a t o r s a r e not effective during a s c e n t and
e v a p o r a t i v e cooling t a k e s p l a c e only a f t e r t h e a m b i e n t p r e s s u r e r e a c h e s
0. 05 p s i a , which is a p p r o x i m a t e l y 150, 000 f e e t a l t i t u d e ( T t 2 m i n u t e s and
1 0 seconds).
If a w a t e r - g l y c o l l e a k should o c c u r , the coolant s u b s y s t e m m a y be
r e f i l l e d f r o m the l i m i t e d supply in t h e w a t e r - g l y c o l r e s e r v o i r a f t e r the
l e a k is i s o l a t e d . T h e glycol r e s e r v e shutoff v a l v e , l o c a t e d in the line f r o m

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t h e r e s e r v o i r t o t h e inlet s i d e of t h e pump, is u s e d f o r t h i s p u r p o s e . A s
t h e r e s e r v o i r c o n t a i n s a b l a d d e r t h a t is u n d e r 20*2 psig oxygen p r e s s u r e ,
p o s i t i v e expulsion of the coolant is a s s u r e d . The p r e s s u r i z e d r e s e r v o i r
m a y a l s o s e r v e a s an a c c u m u l a t o r f o r t h e coolant s u b s y s t e m , i f t h e r e g u l a r
w a t e r - g l y c o l a c c u m u l a t o r b e c o m e s i n o p e r a t i v e and is i s o l a t e d . The flow of
w a t e r - g l y c o l , e i t h e r through t h e r e s e r v o i r o r bypassing it, next e n t e r s t h e
w a t e r -glycol e v a p o r a t o r ( p r e v i o u s l y d e s c r i b e d ) , thus c o m p l e t i n g t h e coolant
loop.
During p r e l a u n c h o p e r a t i o n s , t h e flow of t e m p e r a t u r e - c o n t r o l l e d
w a t e r - g l y c o l is f u r n i s h e d by GSE through l i n e s connected t o the f i l l and vent
couplings in the S / M . The s o l e n o i d - o p e r a t e d w a t e r -glycol shutoff v a l v e ,
u p s t r e a m of t h e o u t l e t coupling, is c o n t r o l l e d a t the GSE and is opened t o
p e r m i t coolant flow t h r o u g h t h e s p a c e c r a f t loop and back to t h e GSE.

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W a t e r Supply S u b s y s t e m .
T h e p r i m a r y function of t h e w a t e r supply s u b s y s t e m is t h e s t o r a g e and
c o l l e c t i o n of potable and w a s t e w a t e r . P o t a b l e w a t e r p r o d u c e d by t h e fuel
c e l l s and w a s t e w a t e r r e c o v e r e d f r o m t h e suit h e a t e x c h a n g e r w a t e r s e p a r a t o r a r e s t o r e d in s e p a r a t e t a n k s in t h e C / M . Supplementing t h i s supply a r e
two w a t e r t a n k s in t h e S / M t h a t contain potable w a t e r for refilling t h e C / M
potable w a t e r s t o r a g e tank. T h e w a t e r s u p p l y s u b s y s t e m a l s o s u p p l i e s hot
and cold potable w a t e r to t h e c r e w and w a s t e w a t e r to t h e w a t e r - g l y c o l
e v a p o r a t o r and suit h e a t e x c h a n g e r f o r e v a p o r a t i v e cooling.
The wate9. p r o d u c e d by the f u e l c e l l s in the S / M is a s t e a d y s o u r c e of
potable w a t e r and is s t o r e d in a 36-pound c a p a c i t y tank l o c a t e d in t h e aft
c o m p a r t m e n t of t h e C / M . T h e tank, which c o n t a i n s a b l a d d e r , is p r e s s u r i z e d with oxygen a t 20*2 psig by t h e tank p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r and r e l i e f
v a l v e a s s e m b l y , t h u s a s s u r i n g p o s i t i v e expulsion of fluid. F u e l c e l l w a t e r
flows i n t o t h e tank a t a potential p r e s s u r e of a p p r o x i m a t e l y 61. 5 p s i a , which
is high enough t o o v e r c o m e t h e tank p r e s s u r e . The potable w a t e r tank m a y
be s e r v i c e d b e f o r e flight by t h e m a n u a l l y o p e r a t e d s e r v i c i n g v a l v e , which i s
a l s o in t h e a f t c o m p a r t m e n t a n d not a c c e s s i b l e t o t h e c r e w . A quantity
i n d i c a t o r on t h e m a i n d i s p l a y c o n s o l e g i v e s t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s obtained by
t h e tank quantity t r a n s d u c e r . Located i n a w a t e r l i n e between t h e fuel c e l l s
and t h e potable w a t e r tank is a c h e c k v a l v e and t h e potable tank inlet shutoff
v a l v e . The c h e c k valve p r e v e n t s any r e v e r s e flow of potable w a t e r . The
shutoff v a l v e , when c l o s e d , p r e v e n t s f u e l c e l l w a t e r t h a t h a s b e c o m e cont a m i n a t e d f r o m e n t e r i n g t h e C / M potable w a t e r network.
T e m p e r a t u r e - c o n t r o l l e d potable w a t e r i s a v a i l a b l e to t h e c r e w f r o m
two c o m p o n e n t s within t h e C / M . Cold w a t e r , which is m a i n t a i n e d to 5 0 F
( a t t h e w a t e r c h i l l e r ) , i s a v a i l a b l e a t both t h e food p r e p a r a t i o n w a t e r supply
u n i t a n d t h e w a t e r d e l i v e r y unit. Hot w a t e r , h o w e v e r , i s a v a i l a b l e only a t
t h e food p r e p a r a t i o n w a t e r supply unit. T h i s component u t i l i z e s a s m a l l
tank with a n e l e c t r i c h e a t e r to r a i s e t h e w a t e r t e m p e r a t u r e t o 154"*4"F.
By s e l e c t i n g t h e , p r o p e r v a l v e , hot o r cold w a t e r i s m e t e r e d out f o r food
r e c o n s t i t u t i o n o r o t h e r c r e w n e e d s . T h e w a t e r d e l i v e r y unit is u s e d by the
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c r e w exclusively f o r drinking p u r p o s e s . It c o n s i s t s of a housing containing
a c o i l e d flexible tube and a w a t e r d e l i v e r y valve f o r u s e with t h e individual
mouthpieces of the t h r e e c r e w m e n . U p s t r e a m of t h i s unit i s the drinking
w a t e r supply shutoff valve t h a t is c l o s e d i f t h e w a t e r d e l i v e r y valve should
leak.
Waste w a t e r collected f r o m m o i s t u r e condensate within the s u i t h e a t
e x c h a n g e r i s d r a w n into one of the cyclic a c c u m u l a t o r s and f r o m t h e r e
pumped into the w a s t e w a t e r network. If, however, t h e r e is a w a t e r demand
by e i t h e r the w a t e r - g l y c o l e v a p o r a t o r o r t h e s u i t h e a t exchanger e v a p o r a t o r ,
the w a s t e w a t e r flows d i r e c t l y t o the w a t e r c o n t r o l valve of the a p p r o p r i a t e
e v a p o r a t o r . T h e 56-pound capacity w a s t e w a t e r tank contains the p r e s s u r ization a n d quantity m e a s u r i n g f e a t u r e s of the potable w a t e r tank. A
s e r v i c i n g valve is l o c a t e d on the w a t e r c o n t r o l p a n e l in t h e C / M cabin and,
t h e r e f o r e , is a c c e s s i b l e to the c r e w , i f n e c e s s a r y .
Although w a s t e w a t e r n e v e r e n t e r s the potable w a t e r network, potable
w a t e r m a y e n t e r t h e w a s t e w a t e r network u n d e r c e r t a i n conditions. If the
potable tank b e c o m e s full, the d i f f e r e n t i a l p r e s s u r e between t h e n e t w o r k s
will eventually o v e r c o m e the 6.0+0. 5 p s i a t t h e w a s t e tank inlet v a l v e , thus
p e r m i t t i n g w a t e r flow. P o t a b l e w a t e r a l s o e n t e r s t h e w a s t e w a t e r network
if t h e w a s t e tank i s e m p t y and t h e r e is a w a t e r d e m a n d by e i t h e r e v a p o r a t o r .
The low p r e s s u r e c r e a t e d by t h i s w a t e r demand is r e s p o n s i b l e f o r w a s t e
tank inlet valve activation. T h e v a l v e a l s o i n c o r p o r a t e s a manual shutoff
f e a t u r e f o r u s e if the relief valve portion malfupctions. Closing the valve
t h u s p r e v e n t s t h e p r e m a t u r e dumping of potable w a t e r into the w a s t e w a t e r
network. ,.A check valve, located d o w n s t r e a m of t h e relief valve, s e p a r a t e s
t h e potable and w a s t e w a t e r networks by p e r m i t t i n g flow in one d i r e c t i o n
only.

To p r e v e n t o v e r p r e s s u r i z i n g the w a t e r supply s u b s y s t e m , a p r e s s u r e
r e l i e f a s s e m b l y is i n s t a l l e d d o w n s t r e a m of t h e check v a l v e s that s e p a r a t e
t h e potable and w a s t e w a t e r networks. The a s s e m b l y c o n s i s t s of a s e l e c t o r
v a l v e and two redundant p r e s s u r e r e l i e f v a l v e s i n p a r a l l e l . When the
potable a n d w a s t e w a t e r t a n k s a r e full, the continued supply of w a t e r
produced by t h e fuel c e l l s will be dumped o v e r b o a r d by t h e s e r e l i e f v a l v e s .
N o r m a l l y , both v a l v e s a r e s e l e c t e d f o r s i m u l t a n e o u s u s e , a n d dumping
o c c u r s when the w a t e r p r e s s u r e r e a c h e s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 32 p s i above the
outside a m b i e n t p r e s s u r e . Another l i n e , with two check v a l v e s in s e r i e s ,
b y p a s s e s fuel c e l l w a t e r output d i r e c t l y t o the p r e s s u r e relief a s s e m b l y .
However, t h i s action will t a k e p l a c e only in event the w a s t e tank inlet valve
f a i l s closed. The b y p a s s p r e v e n t s fuel c e l l w a t e r flow f r o m being blocked,
t h e r e b y preventing total fuel c e l l fail-ure due t o flooding within the c e l l s .
To provide sufficient w a t e r f o r a m a x i m u m d u r a t i o n e a r t h o r b i t a l
m i s s i o n , two 56-pound w a t e r t a n k s a r e i n s t a l l e d i n the S/M. T h e s e tanks
a r e s i m i l a r t o the C / M w a s t e w a t e r tank but l a c k the quantity m e a s u r i n g
capability. A s e p a r a t e tank p r e s s u r i z i n g s y s t e m is u s e d for positive
expulsion of the w a t e r . Nitrogen a t 9 0 0 psig is s t o r e d in a s m a l l tank that
is p r o t e c t e d a g a i n s t o v e r p r e s s u r e by a relief valve s e t a t 1045*25 psig. In
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a d d i t i o n t o a n i t r o g e n f i l l v a l v e , t h e r e is a p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r and r e l i e f
v a l v e t o r e d u c e and r e g u l a t e n i t r o g e n p r e s s u r e in the w a t e r t a n k s . T h e s e
t a n k s a r e p r e s s u r i z e d a t 40*2 p s i g , and t h e r e l i e f valve will function a t
44 t o 48 psig.
A t t h e w a t e r outlet of e a c h t a n k , t h e r e is a m a n u a l f i l l valve and a
s o l e n o i d shutoff valve. The shutoff v a l v e s a r e c o n t r o l l e d by t h e WASTE
H2O T K R E F I L L s w i t c h in t h e C / M . T h e s e v a l v e s c o n t r o l t h e flow of
w a t e r f r o m t h e t a n k s to a c o m m o n l i n e in the S / M that s u b s e q u e n t l y c o n n e c t s
i n t o t h e potable w a t e r l i n e f r o m t h e f u e l c e l l s . When the C / M potable w a t e r
t a n k quantity is low, i t w i l l be r e f i l l e d f r o m t h e s e S / M w a t e r t a n k s a t a flow
r a t e of 2.92 pounds p e r minute.

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E C S - W a s t e Management S y s t e m I n t e r f a c e .
Although the w a s t e m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m (WMS) and C / M b a t t e r y v e n t ing n e t w o r k a r e not s u b s y s t e m s of t h e ECS, they w i l l be c o v e r e d a s s u c h in
t h e AOH b e c a u s e of s y s t e m i n t e r f a c e . T h e i n t e r f a c e mentioned is i n r e f e r e n c e t o t h e E C S w a t e r overflow line. A l l of the u r i n e and t h e f e c a l o d o r s of
t h e WMS, as w e l l a s g a s p r e s s u r e f r o m t h e C / M b a t t e r i e s , a r e a l s o routed
o v e r b o a r d t h r o u g h this s i n g l e ECS w a t e r d u m p line. I n c o r p o r a t e d a t the
o u t l e t of t h e dump l i n e ( u r i n e / w a t e r ) is a 0. 055 inch o r i f i c e nozzle that
r e s t r i c t s g a s flow to a m a x i m u m of 1 c f m and liquid flow to l e s s than 1 cfm.
The g a s flow is l i m i t e d t o p r e v e n t e x c e s s i v e l o s s of cabin a t m o s p h e r e during
f e c a l c a n i s t e r u s a g e . The r e s t r i c t i o n on liquid flow, in conjunction with a
5 . 7 - w a t t , continuously o p e r a t i n g d u m p n o z z l e h e a t e r , p r e v e n t s t h e f o r m a t i o n ' o f i c e a t t h e n o z z l e , which could block a l l flow.
T h e fu?ction of c o n t r o l l i n g a n d / o r d i s p o s i n g of w a s t e s o l i d s , liquids,
and g a s e s is a c c o m p l i s h e d by t h e WMS. Except for t h e f e c a l c a n i s t e r and
o t h e r i t e m s of stowed e q u i p m e n t , t h e m a j o r p o r t i o n of t h e s y s t e m is l o c a t e d
i n t h e RHEB. The WMS is b a s i c a l l y divided into t h e u r i n e l f e c a l and the
vacuum c l e a n e r s u b s y s t e m s . S e v e r a l components t h a t are no l o n g e r
functional have not been r e m o v e d f r o m t h e WMS, as shown in f i g u r e 2. 7 - 9 .
T h i s is due t o r e c e n t m o d i f i c a t i o n s t h a t would not p e r m i t t h e i r r e m o v a l
b e c a u s e of s c h e d u l e i m p a c t .
The c o m p o n e n t s f o r t h e u r i n e p o r t i o n of t h e u r i n e / f e c a l s u b s y s t e m
c o n s i s t of a s e p a r a t e u r i n e s a m p l e v o l u m e m e a s u r i n g s y s t e m unit (USVMS)
f o r e a c h c r e w m e m b e r . ( R e f e r t o s e c t i o n 5 . ) The unit is u s e d f o r e a c h
u r i n a t i o n in o r d e r to p r o v i d e a u r i n e s a m p l e , with the r e m a i n d e r of the
c o n t e n t s being dumped o v e r b o a r d in t h e following m a n n e r . The USVMS is
f i r s t a t t a c h e d by q u i c k - d i s c o n n e c t t o a n i n l i n e f i l t e r , which r e m a i n s
a t t a c h e d (by q u i c k - d i s c o n n e c t ) to t h e w a s t e m a n a g e m e n t d u m p line. The
USVMS v a l v e is s e t t o t h e DUMP p o s i t i o n , followed by s e t t i n g t h e WASTE
MANAGEMENT-SELECTOR v a l v e on RHEB-201 to URINE F E C E S and t h e
a d j a c e n t O V B D DRAIN v a l v e t o DUMP. A 5 - p s i d i f f e r e n t i a l p r e s s u r e ,
p r o v i d e d by t h e valve s e t t i n g s , w i l l e m p t y the c o n t e n t s of t h e collection bag
o v e r b o a r d t h r o u g h the u r i n e f w a t e r d u m p line. Should a USVMS unit f a i l ,
d i r e c t o v e r b o a r d u r i n a t i o n m a y be a c c o m p l i s h e d by u s i n g t h e u r i n e

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r e c e p t a c l e , which is a backup component. T h e PHA u r i n e collection d e v i c e
(UCD) m a y be u s e d d u r i n g p r e l a u n c h , and if SO, is e m p t i e d i n m u c h the
s a m e way. The t r a n s f e r v a l v e (of t h e u r i n e r e c e p t a c l e l t r a n s f e r valve
a s s e m b l y ) is i n s e r t e d i n t o t h e UCD a f t e r it is r e m o v e d f r o m t h e PGA. The
u r i n e r e c e p t a c l e is then a t t a c h e d by q u i c k - d i s c o n n e c t to the f i l t e r on the
w a s t e m a n a g e m e n t dump line. The WASTE MANAGEMENT-SELECTOR
and OVBD DRAIN v a l v e s a r e s e t to t h e URINE F E C E S and DUMP p o s i t i o n s
r e s p e c t i v e l y , emptying t h e c o n t e n t s o v e r b o a r d . Upon completion, t h e PGA
UCD i s stowed i n t h e PGA stowage bag. Although t h e WMS blower w i l l
o p e r a t e w h e n e v e r the SELECTOR v a l v e is s e t t o t h e URINE F E C E S position,
f u n c t i o n a l o p e r a t i o n of t h e blower is f o r vacuum cleaning only.
F o r t h e f e c a l p o r t i o n of t h e u r i n e l f e c a l s u b s y s t e m , c o m p o n e n t s c o n s i s t only of t h e f e c a l c a n i s t e r and h o s e a s s e m b l y . N o r m a l l y stowed out of
t h e way, t h e c a n i s t e r is s e c u r e d t o t h e c e n t e r C 0 2 - o d o r a b s o r b e r f i l t e r
s t o r a g e c o n t a i n e r a t t h e LEB. T h e . h o s e is then a t t a c h e d by quickd i s c o n n e c t t o t h e f i l t e r on t h e w a s t e m a n a g e m e n t d u m p line. The WASTE
MANAGEMENT-SELECTOR valve is s e t t o URINE F E C E S and the OVBD
DRAIN v a l v e is s e t to DUMP. D i f f e r e n t i a l p r e s s u r e of 5 p s i is t h u s c r e a t e d ,
routing t h e o d o r s o v e r b o a r d t h r o u g h the u r i n e l w a t e r d u m p line.
The v a c u u m c l e a n e r s u b s y s t e m is m a d e up of t h e vacuum a s s e m b l y
and a n 8-foot flex h o s e , which a r e stowed in the vacuum stowage c o m p a r t m e n t . After r e m o v i n g t h e vacuum c l e a n e r f r o m t h e s t o r a g e c o m p a r t m e n t ,
i t is p l a c e d i n o p e r a t i o n by s e t t i n g t h e WASTE MANAGEMENT-SELECTOR
v a l v e t o VACUUM CLEANER. T h i s s i n g l e a c t i o n a c t i v a t e s t h e WMS blower
and opens t h e v a l v e p o r t that c o n n e c t s t h e vacuum c l e a n e r l i n e to t h e blower.
T h e WMS blower p r o v i d e s a g a s flow of 5 cfm a t a A P of - 4 . 9 i n c h e s H 2 0 to
e f f e c t i v e l y r q m o v e d e b r i s , e i t h e r s o l i d o r liquid. A p o r o u s bag, i n s e r t e d
into t h e vacuum a s s e m b l y , t r a p s the d e b r i s while t h e g a s e s a r e exhausted
into t h e C / M cabin.
T h e C / M b a t t e r y venting n e t w o r k c o n s i s t s of a manifold, . a BATTERY
VENT valve (RHEB-202), and l i n e s t h a t a r e routed to connect into t h e
u r i n e / w a t e r dump line. The vent v a l v e is to r e m a i n in the VENT position
d u r i n g n o r m a l o p e r a t i o n to provide u n r e s t r i c t e d flow f o r i n t e r m i t t e n t
b a t t e r y r e l i e f v a l v e o p e r a t i o n . Only in event of a b a t t e r y c a s e r u p t u r e o r
vent manifold l e a k a g e will t h e vent v a l v e be c l o s e d . T h i s p r e v e n t s l o s s of
c a b i n a t m o s p h e r e o v e r b o a r d , the r e by, c o n s e r v i n g oxygen.

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E l e c t r i c a l Pow e r Distribution.
T h e t y p e s of e l e c t r i c a l power r e q u i r e d f o r t h e o p e r a t i o n of t h e ECS
a r e 28 v o l t s dc and 1 1 5 / 2 0 0 - v o l t s 4 0 0 - c y c l e s 3-phase a c . (See f i g u r e
2 . 7 - 1 0 . ) The l a r g e r m o t o r s of t h e s y s t e m utilize 200-volt 3 - p h a s e p o w e r ,
w h e r e a s t h e s m a l l e r m o t o r s and c o n t r o l c i r c u i t s o p e r a t e f r o m a single
p h a s e of t h e a c a t 115 v o l t s . E x c e p t f o r t h e postlanding ventilation s y s t e m ,
t h o s e c o m p o n e n t s using 2 8 v o l t s dc w i l l r e c e i v e power f r o m the fuel c e l l s
b e f o r e CSM s e p a r a t i o n and f r o m b a t t e r i e s a f t e r s e p a r a t i o n . The postlanding v e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m will o p e r a t e f r o m b a t t e r i e s , exclusively.
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H 0 SHUTOFF
V h V E TANK 2

WASTE WATER
QUANTITY
TRANSDUCER

PRESSURE
TRANSDUCERS

HEATER-FOOD
PRE PA RA 1 IO N

H 2 0 SHUTOFF
VALVE TANK 1

TRANSDUCERS

7'r'

INSTRUMEMATION
POWER C O M R O L
ESSEMIAL -2

(WEB-5)

TRANSDUCERS
POWER SUPPLY

UNIT N O . 1

FTI"S-1
FAIL SEMOR

..

. .

. -

UNIT N 0 . 2

E
cc

H 0 SHUTOFF
VmVE TANK 2

STEAM PRESSURE
CONTROL

EVAP WATER
CONTROL VALVE

I I

HEATEP-FOOD
PRE PA F A T IO N
ANSDUCERS

fSS.

POSTUNDING
VENT FANPL BUS-FLOAT BaG 2
INSTRUMENTS
IESS-MN B

HTeMN A
(RHEB-5)

iy
-

(MDC-25)

HTRS-MN 8
(RHEB-5)

db5A

POSTUNDING
VENT FAN

HIGH

IMTRJMENTATlON
POWER CONTROL
ESSENTIAL -2

(RHE8-6)

SUIT EVAP
DIVERTERVALVl
CONTROL U N l l

L I
PLV FAN

LIl
VALVES (2)

SUIT EVAP
DIVERTER
VALVE

STEAM PRESSURE

CHROMA TOGRAPH

UNIT
'A PRESSURE
IOL SECTION

<.a
NOTE: Unless othamisa listed,
all circuit brsoken o n
located on MDC-22.

I-I

ECS-

js
ECS-

ECSCABIN
AIR FANAC 2#A

6.

mJ
ECSGLKOL
PU*
AC 2-

SUIT
MDC

-h
AUTO

0,

SUIT N A P
DIVERTER VALVE
CONTROL UNIT

VALVES (2)

DIVERTER
VALVE

MAN

S T E A M mss
C O M R O L UNIT

STEAM PRESS
VALVE

SUIT

NAP
WETNESS
CONTROL UNIT

WATER I N F L W
CONTROL VALVE

WATER-GLYCOL
TEMP CONTROL

WATER-GLYCOL
TEMP CONTROL

Miss ion

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CABIN TEMP
CONTROL

RAD ISOLATION

RAD ISOLATION
VALVE

To: & t u b e

sector 5
CABIN TEMP
CONTROL

CABIN AIR
FAN- 1
(MDC-21)

AUTOA
:F

MAN

OFF

ECS
RADIATOR1-A
(MDC-21)

(MDC-13)

4lube

circuit in
sector 5

RADIATC
2-A (MD

ECS-

GLYCOL
PUMPSAC 1-

ECSCABIN
AIR FANAC 2-

ECSUBIN
AIR FANAC 2-

CABIN

.(

.(

uc

ECSGLKOL
PUMPSAC 2#A

ECSGLYCOL
PUMPSAC 2-

GLYCOL

WMPSAC 1-

ECSGLYCOL
PUMPSAC 2-

-0L

ECSRAD VALVEAC 21)


ECSRAD VALVEAC I B

ECSRAD VALVEAC 2A

(0C)

A
AC BUI

2A

(MDC-21)

uc

UB

PUMP

ECSRAD VALVEAC I A

2- 1)

(MDC-2 I )

ECS-

RAD ISOLATION
VALVE
To: 4 * u k
circuit in
sector 2

VALVE
To: b t u b e
circuit in

AIR FANAC 2#A


A

11A

TO:

UMP
2

WATER-GLYCOL
PUMP

N0.2

SM24-709G

F i g u r e 2. 7- 10.

ECS Power Distribution Diagram

ENVIRONMENTAL C O N T R O L SYSTEM

Mission

B a s i c Date l 2 Nov 1966

Change D a t e

P a g e 2.1-2912.7-30

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SYSTEMS DATA
2.7.4

PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN DATA.

2.7.4.1

Metabolic Data.
T h e following table contains the a v e r a g e m e t a b o l i c r a t e s , t h e r m a l
b a l a n c e , and w a t e r r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r S / C c r e w m e m b e r s .
Par am e t e r

2.7.4.2

P r e s s u r i z e d Cabin
( N o rm a l )

D e p r e s s u r i z e d Cabin
(Emergency)

T o t a l m e t a b o l i c load
BTU p e r m a n / d a y

11,200

12,000

Water production
lb p e r man/day

4.0

9.8

C 0 2 production
lb per man/day

2.12

2.27

0 2 , consumption
lb p e r manfday

1.84

1.97

W a t e r consumption
lb p e r man/day

6.6

12.4

U r i n e production
lb p e r m a n / d a y

2.6

2.6

Oxygen Supply Subsystem.


P e r f o r m a n c e and d e s i g n data f o r the oxygen supply s u b s y s t e m a r e
a s follows:
a M a x i m u m oxygen flow rate to ECS from c r y o g e n i c s t o r a g e tanks:
9.0 l b p e r h r
0

S u r g e tank quantity: 3 . 7 l b ( a p p r o x )
S u r g e tank nominal p r e s s u r e : 900*35 p s i g
S u r g e tank p r e s s u r e r e l i e f setting: 1045*25 psig

E n t r y tank quantity: 1 l b ( a p p r o x )
E n t r y tank nominal p r e s s u r e : 900*35 p s i g
E n t r y tank p r e s s u r e relief setting: None

Regulated working oxygen p r e s s u r e : 100*10 p s i g


P r e s s u r e relief setting: 130*10 p s i g
Flow r a t e : 0.7 lb p e r m i n max

Regulated tank p r e s s u r i z a t i o n oxygen p r e s s u r e : 20*2 p s i g


P r e s s u r e relief setting: 25*2 p s i g
F l o w r a t e : 0.075 l b p e r m i n (one r e g u l a t o r ) a n d 0. 15 l b p e r min
(two r e g u l a t o r s )

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Change Date

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SYSTEMS DATA
2.7.4.3

P r e s s u r e Suit C i r c u i t Subsystem.
P e r f o r m a n c e and d e s i g n d a t a f o r the p r e s s u r e s u i t c i r c u i t s u b s y s t e m
a r e a s follows:

2.7.4.4

H e a t e x c h a n g e r cooling capacity:

W a t e r e v a p o r a t i o n rate:

Regulated d e m a n d p r e s s u r e
N o r m a l : 2.5 to 3.5 in. H 2 0 below cabin p r e s s u r e
E m e r g e n c y : 3.75 i 0 . 2 5 p s i a
F l o w r a t e : 0.67 l b p e r m i n max

Suit c o m p r e s s o r v o l u m e t r i c flow
N o r m a l flight: 35 c f m
E m e r g e n c y flight: 33.6 c f m

Automatic t e m p e r a t u r e control:

Max 0 2 flow into s u i t circuit:


valve)

2100 BTU p e r h r max (Gly o r evap)

1.97 lb p e r h r max

45" to 5 5 F

0.66 l b p e r m i n ( r e g u l a t o r o r m a n u a l

Cabin P r e s s u r e and T e m p e r a t u r e C o n t r o l S u b s y s t e m .
P e r f o r m a n c e and d e s i g n d a t a f o r the c a b i n p r e s s u r e a n d t e m p e r a t u r e
c o n t r o l s u b s y s t e m a r e as follows:
H e a t e x c h a n g e r cooling capacity:

1250 BTU p e r h r max

Regulated cabin p r e s s u r e : 5.0*0.2 p s i g


F l o w r a t e : 0.65 lb p e r h r (one r e g u l a t o r ) and 1. 3 l b p e r h r
(two r e g u l a t o r s )

E m e r g e n c y inflow p r e s s u r e ( m a x i m u m of 0 . 5 in. d i a m e t e r total


l e a k a g e ' a r e a ) : 3.5 p s i a f o r 5 m i n u t e s
F l o w r a t e : 0.67 lb p e r m i n m a x

Cabin p r e s s u r e relief
P o s i t i v e relief: 6.0 (to. 2, -0.4) p s i g
Negative relief: 10 to 25 in. H 2 0

e D i f f e r e n t i a l p r e s s u r e ( C / M cabin-to-aft section)
N o r m a l a s c e n t : 7.0 p s i g max.
A b o r t a s c e n t : 8.6 p s i g max.
0

Automatic t e m p e r a t u r e c o n t r o l (flight): 70" t o 80F

0 2 r e q u i r e d f o r cabin r e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n , 0 to 5 p s i g a t 7 0 F : 9. 1 lb
2.7.4.5

W a t e r -Glycol Coolant Subsystem.

P e r f o r m a n c e and design d a t a f o r t h e w a t e r - g l y c o l coolant s u b s y s t e m


a r e a s follows:
0

R e s e r v o i r quantity: 9 lb ( a p p r o x )

T o t a l s y s t e m quantity ( l e s s r e s e r v o i r ) :

E v a p o r a t o r cooling capacity:

18 lb (approx)

7620 B T U p e r h r m a x

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l2

1966

Change Date

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SYSTEMS DATA

2.7.4.6

W a t e r evaporation rate:

7.5 l b p e r h r m a x

A c c u m u l a t o r quantity:

P u m p flow:

Pump pressure
Inlet: 7.5*1.5 p s i g
Outlet (flight): 3 8 ( t 8 , -12) p s i a

Automatic t e m p e r a t u r e control:

1.36 lb (approx)

200 lb p e r h r

4 0 " to 50. 5 F

W a t e r Supply Subsystem.
P e r f o r m a n c e and d e s i g n d a t a f o r the w a t e r supply s u b s y s t e m a r e a s
follows :
P o t a b l e tank quantity:

2.7.4.7

36 l b

Waste tank quantity:

56 l b

S / M w a t e r tank quantity:

S / M n i t r o g e n tank quantity ( p r e s s u r a n t ) : capacity of 3 . 7 lb, filled


to 1.5 l b (approx)

N i t r o g e n tank f i l l p r e s s u r e :

N i t r o g e n tank p r e s s u r e relief setting:

Nitrogen s y s t e m r e g u l a t e d p r e s s u r e :

Nitrogen s y s t e m p r e s s u r e relief setting:

O v e r b o a r d dump p r e s s u r e : a p p r o x 32 p s i above outside a m b i e n t


F l q w rate: 2. 5 l b p e r m i n max

Food p r e p a r a t i o n w a t e r supply unit


Capacity: 1. 9 l b
Hot w a t e r : 154"*4"F
Cold w a t e r : 50F (at w a t e r c h i l l e r )

112 l b (2 tanks)

900 p s i g
1045*25 p s i g
40*2 p s i g
44 to 48 p s i g

W a s t e Management System.
P e r f o r m a n c e and d e s i g n data f o r t h e w a s t e m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m i s
a s follows:
0

2.7.4.8

U r i n e / w a t e r dump nozzle orifice:

0.055 in.

ECS P o w e r Consumption Data.


T h e following l i s t contains the l a t e s t available data on e l e c t r i c a l
power c o n s u m e d by components of the ECS. T h e wattage f i g u r e s a r e f o r
the e a r t h o r b i t p h a s e only, a n d apply to o p e r a t i o n s during the n o r m a l mode
( p r e s s u r i z e d cabin).

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM


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B a s i c Date

l2

l966

Change Date

.
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SYSTEMS DATA

Subsystem
a n d Component

Watts p e r Unit

No,
of
JnitE

Control

AC

DC

T o t a l Watts
AC

DC

OXYGEN S U P P L Y
0 2 flow t r a n s d u c e r

ECS-TRANSDUCERP R E S S GROUPS-2
c b (2)

2.4

2.4

0 2 press transducer

E C S - T RANS DUCERP R E S S GROUPS-2


c b (2)

0.8

0.8

SUIT C 0M P R E SS 0RS
sw

A P sensor

E C S - TRANSDUCERP R E S S GROUPS- 1
cb (2)

1.28

1.28

C02 sensor

ECS - TRANSDUCERP R E S S GROUPS - 2


cb (2)

1.0

1.0

D i v e r t e r valve
c o n t r o l unit

SUIT E V A P s w

2.5

2.5

D i v e r t e r control valve

SUIT E V A P s w

:7.2

:7.2

Steam p r e s s c o n t r o l

SUI? E V A P s w

2.5

2. 5

S t e a m p r e s s cont valve

SUIT E V A P s w

t7.2

r7. 2

Steam d u c t abs p r e s s
sensor

SUIT E V A P s w

W e t n e s s c o n t r o l unit

SUIT E V A P s w

W a t e r inflow c o n t r o l
val ve

SUIT E V A P s w

:::3. 0

:#3.0

Wetness s e n s o r

SUIT E V A P s w

0.2

0.2

W a t e r - gl y t e m p
sensor

SUIT E V A P s w

0.001

0.001

E v a p o u t l e t air t e m p
sensor

SUIT E V A P s w

0.001

0.001

PRESSURE SUIT
CIRCUIT
Suit c o m p r e s s o r

t 85.0

85.0

170.0

- ..

unit

1. 28
5.0

1.28
5. 0

* I n t e r m i t t e n t o p e r a t i n g componehts
t O n l y one component o p e r a t e s a t a t i m e

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM


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Basic Date l 2

1966

Change Date

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SYSTEMS DATA

Subsystem
a n d Component

No.
of
Jnitz

Control

W a t t s p e r Unit
AC

DC

Total W a t t s
AC

DC

0. 8

Suit p r e s s t r a n s d u c e r

ECS-TRANSDUCERPRESS GROUPS- 1
cb (2)

Suit t e m p s e n s o r

E CS - TRANSDUCER T E M P GROUP c b ( 2 )

C a b i n air fan

CABIN AIR FAN- 1 & 2


s w (2)

19.0

38.0

Cabin t e m p control
unit

CABIN T E M P - A U T O /
MAN s w

2.5

2.5

Cabin t e m p cont valve

CABIN T E M P - A U T O /
MAN s w

r7.2

*7.2

Cabin t e m p s e n s o r

ECS-TRANSDUCERT E M P G R O U P cb (2)

0.001

Cabin t e m p anticipatox

ECS-TRANSDUCERT E M P GROUP cb ( 2 )

0.001

Cabin p r e s s
transducer

ECS-TRANSDUCERPRESS GROUPS - 2
cb ( 2 )

0. 8

W a t e r - glycol pump

E C S GLYCOL s w

P u m p outlet p r e s s
t r an sdu c e r

ECS-TRANSDUCERPRESS GROUPS- 1
cb ( 2 )

0. 8

0. 8

Water-gly a c c u m qty
sensor

ECS-TRANSDUCERPRESS GROUPS- 1
cb ( 2 )

0. 8

0. 8

0.04

0.8

0 . 04

CABIN PRESSURE &


T E M P CONTROL

0. 8

WATER -GLY COL


COOLANT
t36. 0

36. 0

::Intermittent o p e r a t i n g c o m p o n e n t s
+Only one component operates at a time

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SYSTEMS DATA

Subsystem
a n d Component

No.
Watts p e r Unit
of
Unit$ AC
DC

Control

Water-gly t e m p
control unit

GLYCOL E V A P T E M P IN s w

Water-gly temp
control valve

--

T o t a l Watts
AC

~~

2.5

2.5

GLYCOL E V A P T E M P IN s w

r7.2

*7.2

W a t e r -gly t e m p
sensor

GLYCOL E V A P T E M P IN s w ; GLY
EVAP-STEAM
P R ESS-AUTO/MAN
S W ; GLYCOL E V A P H 2 0 FLOW sw

Steam p r e s s control
unit

GLY E V A P - S T E A M
P R E S S -A UT O/MA N
sw

2.5

2.5

S t e a m p r e s s cont
valve

GLY E V A P - S T E A M
PRESS-INCR / D E C R
sw

k7.2

=7.2

E CS - T R A NSD UCE R -

TBD

5. 0

S t e a m duct p r e s s
switch

DC

0.001

0.005

----

TBD

TBD

TBD

PRESS GROUPS- 1
cb (2)

W a t e r c o n t r o l unit

GLYCOL E V A P - H 2 0
FLOW sw

Water control valve

GLYCOL EVAP-HZO
FLOW sw

Wick t e m p s e n s o r

GLYCOL EVAP-H2O
FLOW s w

Rad o u t l e t t e m p
sensor

E CS - TRA NSDU C E R -

0 . 04

Rad i s o l a t i o n valve

E C S RADlATOR s w

$14. 4

5.0

*3.0

*3. 0

0.28

0. 28

0. 04

T E M P GROUP c b ( 2 )

(4)

::57. 6

*Intermittent operating components

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SYSTEMS DATA

Subsystem
and Component

No.
of
Jnitt

Watts p e r Unit

T o t a l Watts

Control

P o t w a t e r qty
transducer

ECS-TRANSDUCERWASTE & P O T HZOMN A & B c b (2)

1. 2 8

1.28

Waste w a t e r qty
transducer

ECS-TRANSDUCERWASTE & POT H 2 0


MN A & B cb (2)

1.28

1. 28

Food p r e p w a t e r
supply unit

P O T H 2 0 HEATER
sw

H 2 0 accum control
unit

H 2 0 ACCUM-AUTO/
MAN s w

3.0

3.0

H 2 0 accum valve

H 2 0 ACCUM-ON/
O F F sw

*3* 0

::3* 0

H 2 0 accum fail
sensor

ECS-H2O ACCUMMN A & B c b ( 2 )

1.5

1.5

S / M w a t e r tank shutoff valve

WASTE H 2 0 TK
REFILL sw

160.0

:160. 0

WMS blower

WASTE MANAGEMENT S E L E C T O R
valve

Urine /water dump


no z z l e h e a t e r

ECS-STEAM DUCT
HTR-MN A & B c b
(2)

5. 7

5. 7

S t e a m duct heater

ECS-STEAM DUCT
H T R - M N A & B cb
(21

3.0

6. 0

T e m p x d u c e r pwr
supply

E CS - TRANSDUCER -

10.5

10.5

AC

DC

AC

DC

WATER S U P P L Y

*45.0

r45.0

MISCELLANEOUS
c20.0

*20.0

T E M P GROUP cb
(2 1

:?'Inte1' m i t t e n t o p e r a t i n g components

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SYSTEMS DATA
~

Subsystem
a n d Component

No. Watts p e r Unit


of
Units AC
DC

Control

Temp sensor
amplifier

ECS-TRANSDUCERT E M P GROUP c b
(2)

Steam duct t e m p
s e n s o r signal
conditione r

ECS-TRANSDUCERT E M P GROUP cb
(2)

GAS ANAL-AC

Gas chromatoeraoh

1 cb

0.04

~~

T o t a l Watts
AC

DC

0.2

1.5

1.5

* I n t e r m i t tent ope r a t i n g components

2.7.5

OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

2.7. 5. 1

ECS Caution P l a c a r d s .
Caution notes b o r d e r e d by yellow and black s t r i p e s a p p e a r a d j a c e n t t o
the postlanding vent v a l v e s in the f o r w a r d tunnel a r e a . The notes r e a d ,
"POST LANDING VENT VALVE-PULL P I N BEFORE OPERATING VENT
FAN. ' I If the pins w e r e not in place d u r i n g flight, i n a d v e r t e n t opening of
the cabin v e n t v a l v e s would i m m e d i a t e l y d u m p all c a b i n p r e s s u r e , with
possible catastrophic results.
A p l a c a r d o n e a c h CO2-odor a b s o r b e r c a n i s t e r c o v e r cautions the
c r e w m a n to "PUSH BUTTON B E F O R E OPENING, I ' and includes a n a r r o w to
indicate dire,ction button should be pushed. T h i s i n s t r u c t i o n m u s t be
followed any time a c a n i s t e r c o v e r is t o be opened. By p r e s s i n g the pushbutton, the d i f f e r e n t i a l p r e s s u r e is equalized and the c o v e r m a y then be
removed.

T h e caution note on LHEB-314 p e r t a i n s to filling the PLSS oxygentanks


and, t h e r e f o f e , is not appLicable to e a r t h o r b i t a l (Block 1) m i s s i o n s . It
r e a d s , "CAUTION 900 PSI CLOSE VALVE B E F O R E REMOVING C A P . ' '
2.7.5.2

ECS Caution Notes.


Design r e s t r i c t i o n s r e q u i r e that c e r t a i n p r o c e d u r e s be followed when
positioning the inlet and outlet s e l e c t o r valves of t h e tank p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r
a n d relief valve a s s e m b l y . If t h e i n l e t s e l e c t o r valve is p l a c e d to position 1
( o r 2 ) . the outlet s e l e c t o r valve m u s t a l s o be p l a c e d to position 1 ( o r 2) or to
NORMAL position. T h i s p r e v e n t s shutting off the supply of oxygen f o r p r e s s u r i z i n g the potable and w a s t e w a t e r tanks and the w a t e r - g l y c o l r e s e r v o i r .
C o n v e r s e l y , i f the outlet s e l e c t o r valve is placed to position 1 ( o r 2 ) , the
i n l e t s e l e c t o r valve m u s t be placed to position 1 ( o r 2 ) o r to NORMAL
position.

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SYSTEMS DATA
2. 7. 5 . 3

ECS G e n e r a l Data.
S e v e r a l E C S c o n t r o l s a r e i n a c c e s s i b l e d u r i n g the m i s s i o n . T h o s e
affected a r e l o c a t e d behind the two r e m o v a b l e Y - a x i s a t t e n u a t o r p a n e l s in the
LHEB. They include a l l c o n t r o l s mounted o n LHEB-311, t h e s u i t c i r c u i t
r e t u r n a i r m a n u a l valve, and t h e d i v e r t e r v a l v e handle f o r t h e C 0 2 - o d o r
a b s o r b e r c a n i s t e r s . The a t t e n u a t o r p a n e l s a r e i n p l a c e d u r i n g the e n t i r e
m i s s i o n , but a r e r e m o v e d to gain a c c e s s to t h e s e ECS c o n t r o l s , and t h e n
i m m e d i a t e l y r e i n s t a l l e d . They p r o v i d e a n a d e q u a t e b e a r i n g s u r f a c e f o r the
Y - a x i s a t t e n u a t o r shock s t r u t pad f o r t h e landing i m p a c t .
T h e c i r c u i t b r e a k e r f o r the postlanding v e n t i l a t i o n s y s t e m i s not
engaged until a f t e r landing i m p a c t . T h i s p r e c a u t i o n , in conjunction with the
lockpins p r e v i o u s l y i n s e r t e d i n t h e postlanding v e n t v a l v e s , a s s u r e s t h a t the
c a b i n p r e s s u r e w i l l not b e i n a d v e r t e n t l y dumped d u r i n g flight.
High-oxygen flow d u r i n g c a b i n r e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n , o r when filling a n
e m p t y (150 p s i a m i n ) s u r g e tank, m a y c a u s e w a t e r - g l y c o l f r e e z i n g . T h i s will
o c c u r when t h e r e is l e s s t h a n full flow t h r o u g h t h e w a r m w a t e r - g l y c o l l i n e
upon which t h e flow r e s t r i c t o r s a r e wound. F u l l c o o l a n t flow a t t h i s l o c a t i o n ,
t h e r e f o r e , m a y be a s s u r e d i n the following m a n n e r . Between 1 5 a n d 30
m i n u t e s p r i o r t o a n t i c i p a t e d high oxygen flow, s e t the GLYCOL E V A P - T E M P
IN s w i t c h (MDC-13) t o MAN, a n d o v e r r i d e t h e GLYCOL E V A P T E M P I N
v a l v e (LHEB-311) to the f u l l cool position.
R a d i a t o r h e a t r e j e c t i o n (as f r e e z i n g ) i s a function of r a d i a t o r i n l e t
t e m p e r a t u r & and r a d i a t o r o r i e n t a t i o n . T h u s , if the r a d i a t o r i n l e t t e m p e r a t u r e
d e c r e a s e s to 7 5 " F , t h e S / C m u s t be p l a c e d i n a 2 t o 5 R P H ( 0 . 2 to 0. 5 d e g r e e
p e r s e c o d d ) r o l l rate. During t h i s t i m e r a d i a t o r i n l e t t e m p e r a t u r e m u s t not
d e c r e a s e below 7 0 " F , o r t h e individual r a d i a t o r o u t l e t t e m p e r a t u r e below
30 O F .

2.7. 5 . 4

Cabin Depressurization Rates.


The t i m e r e q u i r e d f o r t h e C / M cabin to b e c o m e d e p r e s s u r i z e d i s c o n t i n g e n t upon how p r e s s u r e is r e l e a s e d . If t h e c a b i n is intentionally d u m p e d ,
the t i m e i t t a k e s t o r e a c h z e r o p r e s s u r e will be a s shown in f i g u r e 2 . 7 - 11,
s h e e t 1 of 2 . H o w e v e r , if the p r e s s u r e i s l o s t a s t h e r e s u l t of m e t e o r o i d
p u n c t u r e s , the t i m e w i l l v a r y a c c o r d i n g to the s i z e and n u m b e r of h o l e s .
F i g u r e 2 . 7-11, s h e e t 2 of 2 , only r e f l e c t s flow r a t e d a t a f o r m e t e o r o i d h o l e s
t h a t do n o t e x c e e d a t o t a l e q u i v a l e n t a r e a of 0. 5 in. i n d i a m e t e r . The s a m e
c h a r t a l s o a p p l i e s to t h e flow r a t e of o n e c a b i n p r e s s u r e r e l i e f valve t h a t h a s
f a i l e d open while i n the NORMAL position.

2. 7. 5 . 5

Cabin R e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n R a t e s .
The C / M cabin may be r e p r e s s u r i z e d by u s i n g e i t h e r of two flow r a t e s .
TO r e t u r n t h e c a b i n p r e s s u r e to n o r m a l i n the s h o r t e s t p o s s i b l e t i m e , t h e
conditions a s s e t f o r t h i n f i g u r e 2 . 7-12, s h e e t 1 of 2 , m u s t be c o m p l i e d with.
The flow r a t e , h o w e v e r , i s d e p e n d e n t upon a full supply of oxygen in the
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CABIN DEPRESSURIZATION 5 TO 0 PSlA


INTENTIONAL DUMP TIME 6 MI N, 1 1 SEC

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

I .5

1 .o

0.5

TIME

CONDITIONS: I .

- MINUTES

EMERGENCY CABIN PRESSURE selector valve set to OFF

2 . CABIN REPRESS manual valve set to clore.

3 . CABIN PRESSURE RELIEF valve


4.

set to

DUMP.

Normal cabin pressure ngularon autanatically close at

3.5 p i a .

SM-2A-890

F i g u r e 2 . 7-11.

Cabin D e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n R a t e s (Sheet 1 of 2 )

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CABIN DEPRESSURIZATION 5 TO 0 PSlA


UNINTENTIONAL DUMP TIME 45 MIN, 40 SEC*

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1 .o

0.5

0
0

15

10

20

25

TIME

CONDITIONS: 1 .

30

35

40

45

50

- MINUTES

EMERGENCY CABIN PRESSURE selector valve set to NORMAL.

2. CABIN REPRESS manual valve set to close


3 . CABIN PRESSURE RELlEFvalves set to NORMAL.

4. Noma1 cabin pressure regulaton autanotiwlly clored at 3 . 5 psia.


5 . EMERGENCY CABIN PRESSURE selector valve set to OFF p i t i o n
when pressure reaches 3 . 5 psia (5 minutes).

*Depressurization is through a 0.5-inchdiameter (or equivalent) mateomid puncture,


or the maximum flow through one CABIN PRESSURE RELIEF valve that hilr open while
in the NORMAL porition.

SM-2A-888

Figure 2. 7-11.

Cabin D e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n R a t e s (Sheet 2 of 2)

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CABIN REPRESSURIZATION 0 TO 5 PSIA+


MINIMUMTIME 52 MIN, 22 SEC

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TIME -MINUTES

CONDITIONS: 1. EMERGENCY CABIN PRESSURE selector valve set t o NORMAL.


2. CABIN REPRESS manual valve set to OPEN.

3 . When surge tank p m u n i n d i a t w decto 1M p i a , EMERGENCY


CABIN PRESSURE wlectar valve set to OFF; suge tank minimum
p n u u m (150 p i a ) maintained by regulating CABIN REPRESS manual
valve until valve i s full open and surge tank p n u u n starts to incrarse.
4.

Normal cabin pressure regulaton a u t m a t i c a l l y open at 3.5 pi0

5. When surge tank p n w n again decreases to 150 p i a , CABIN


REPRESS m a n w l valve regulated to maintain this minimum surge
tank p n u u m .
6. When cabin preuura indicator m a c h a 5.0 pia, n o m 1 cabin
p n u u r e regutaton autamatially close and CABIN REPRESS manual
Valve set t 0 C l M C .
t Requires 9.1lb oxygen at 70F cabin tcmpemture

SM-2A-089A

F i g u r e 2. 7-12.

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CABIN REPRESSURIZATION 0 TO 5 PSlAY


NORMAL TIME 74 MIN, 25 SEC

TIME

- MINUTES

CONDITIONS: 1 . EMERGENCY CABIN PRESSURE selector valve set to OFF.

2. CABIN REPRESS manual valve set to OPEN.


3. Nom1 cabin pressure regulaton autanatically open a1
3.5 p i a .
4 . When cabin pressure indicator reaches 5 . 0 p i a , normal
cabin pressure mguloton autanaticolly close and CABIN
REPRESS manual valve set to c l p e .

* Requires 9.1lb oxygen at 70F cabin temperature

Figure 2. 7-12.

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s u r g e tank. When the s u r g e tank i s not f u l l , o r the r e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n t i m e is
not c r i t i c a l , t h e conditions f o r the flow r a t e a s shown in f i g u r e 2. 7-12, s h e e t
2 of 2. a r e u s e d .
2.7.6

T E L E M E T R Y MEASUREMENTS.
T h e following i s a c o m p l e t e l i s t of a l l ECS t e l e m e t r y d a t a t h a t i s m o n i t o r e d by flight c o n t r o l l e r s and g r o u n d s u p p o r t p e r s o n n e l . T h e l a s t c o l u m n
c o n t a i n s t h e n a m e and type of S I C c r e w d i s p l a y . The d i s p l a y u t i l i z e s t h e
s a m e pickoff o r s i g n a l s o u r c e a s t e l e m e t r y , u n l e s s a s e p a r a t e m e a s u r e m e n t
n u m b e r is included in the d i s p l a y column.
An a s t e r i s k (:::) by the m e a s u r e m e n t n u m b e r d e n o t e s i n f o r m a t i o n which
is not a v a i l a b l e f o r r e c o r d i n g o r t e l e m e t r y t r a n s m i s s i o n d u r i n g P C M low-bit
rate operation.

Measurement
Number

Sensor
Range

Description

Normal
Operating
Range

C r e w Display

C F 0001 P

P r e s s u r e cabin

0117 p s i a

5.0*0.2

C F 0002 T

Temp cabin

401125F

7 0 " to 8 0 F

T E M P - CABIN
indicator

C F 0005 P

P r e s s CO partial
2

0 1 3 0 mm Hg

:7.6 mm Hg

P A R T PRESS C 0 2
i n d i c a t o r and CO2
PP HI C & W light

P r e s s s u r g e tank

50/1050 p s i a 3 0 0 * 3 5 p s i a

* C F 0006 P

psia

PRESS - CABIN
indicator

TANK PRESS - 1 0 2 indicator

T e m p s u i t supply manf

L0/95"F

55 " F

T E M P - SUIT
indicator

C F 0009 Q

Quantity w a s t e w a t e r
tank

U/lOO%

Variable

WATER - QUANTITY
indicator

C F 0010 Q

Quantity potable H 2 0
tank

U/lOO%

Variable

WATER - QUANTITY
indi c a t o r

C F 0012 P

P r e s s suit demand reg


sense

0117 p s i a

3 . 75*0.25

PRESS - SUIT
indicator

C F 0015 P

P r e s s suit c o m p r e s s o r
diff

311 p s i d

Min 0. 3 to 0 . 4 L P SUIT COMPR


indicator
Isid

C F 0016 P

P r e s s glycol pump
outlet

0160 p s i a

37 to 45 p s i a

%+CF0 0 0 8 T

3sia

PRESS GLY DISCH


indicator

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Measurement
Number

WF 0017 T

Sensor
Range

Description

Normal
Operating
Range

C r e w Display

T e m p glycol e v a p outlet 2 0 / 9 5 ' F


steam

>45'F

None

C F 0018 T

T e m p glycol e v a p outlet 2 5 1 7 5 F
liquid

4 0 " to 50. 5 F

GLY E V A P OUTLET T E M P
indicator

C F 0019 Q

Quantity glycol a c c u m

0 / 10 0 7 0

40 to 60%

GLY ACCUM QUA NT ITY indi c a t o r

C F 0020 T

Temp space radiator


outlet

Variable

E C S RAD - O U T L E T
T E M P i n d i c a t o r and
GLYCOL T E M P
LOW C & W light

:::CF 0025 P

P r e s s p u m p package
inlet

0160 p s i a

7 psi min

None

Back p r e s s glycol
evaporator

0.05/0.25
psia

0. 0 9 8 to 0. 154 GLY E V A P STEAM


psia

PRESS indicator

Flow r a t e ECS 0 2

0.211.0
Lb/hr

3.425 l b / h r

FLOW 0 2 i n d i c a t o r

* C F 0036 P

P r e s s outlet 0 2 r e g
supply '

0 / 150 p s i a

100*10 p s i a

None

i'CF 0120 P

P r e s s HzO and glycol


tanks

0 1 5 0 psia

18 to 35 psid

None

*:CF 0135 R

Flow r a t e manifold
inlet to s u i t 1

010.2 l b / h r

TBD

None

:::CF 0136 R

Flow r a t e manifold
i n l e t to s u i t 2

O / O . 2 lb/hr

TBD

None

'::CF 01 37 R

Flow r a t e manifold
i n l e t LO s u i t 3

010.2 lb/hr

TBD

None

+ C F 0148 P

D P supply and r e t u r n
manif old

0 1 0 . 8 psid

3. 25 to 0. 5
Dsid

None

;'CF 0153 T

T e m p c o m p r e s s o r inlet 5 0 1 125 "F

TBD

None

'::CF 0184 T

Temp C02 absorber


outlet

I'BD

None

C F 0034 P

C F 0035 R

5 0 1t 1 0 0 " F

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Measurement
Number

Sensor
Range

Description
~

Normal
Operating
Range

Crew Display

~~

'BD

None

1/50 psia

8 t o 35 psid

None

' r e s s w a s t e H2O tank


rain

1/50 p s i a

8 to 3 5 psid

None

:\CF 0481 T

'emp C P branch 1
ilet

k0/150 " F

? BD

None

l:CF 0482 T

'emp C P branch 1
utlet

& O / 150 "F

:BD

None

* C F 0483 T

'emp C P branch 2
ilet

k O / 150 "F

:BD

None

:gCF 0484 T

'emp C P branch 2
utlet

k0/150 "F

TBD

None

* C F 0549 P

)iff p r e s s coldplate
ranch 1

112. 0 p s i d

:BD

None

* C F 0550 P

)iff p r e s s c o l d p l a t e
ranch 2

1/10 p s i d

:BD

None

C T 0108 K

; a s a n a l y s i s - s u i t and
abin

v /A

J/A

None

SF 0665 T

'emp space radiator


ilet

50/15O0F

rariable

None

S F 0671 T

' e m p ECS r a d i a t o r
utlet 1

)/50"F

Tar i a ble

ECS RAD OUT


T E M P - 1 indicator

S F 0672 T

' e m p ECS r a d i a t o r
utlet 2

1 / 5 0 "F

rariable

ECS RAD OUT


T E M P - 2 indicator

* C F 0245 T

' e m p O2 r e g i n l e t

* C F 0326 P

' r e s s potable H 2 0 tank


rain

WF 0327 P

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SECTION 2
SUBSECTION 2 . 8
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM
2 . 8. 1

INTRODUCTION.
The t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n ( T / C ) s y s t e m i n c l u d e s the s p a c e c r a f t ( S / C )
c o m m u n i c a t i o n s and d a t a equipment r e q u i r e d f o r v o i c e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s ;
a c q u i s i t i o n , p r o c e s s i n g , s t o r a g e and t r a n s m i s s i o n of o p e r a t i o n a l and flight
qualification t e le m e t r y (TLM), t e l evi s ion (TV ), a n d bi omed i c a1 d a t a ; r e c e p tion of u p - d a t a ; and t r a n s m i s s i o n of a p p r o p r i a t e t r a c k i n g and ranging s i g n a l s .
At l e a s t p a r t of the T / C s y s t e m w i l l be i n o p e r a t i o n d u r i n g all p h a s e s of the
mission-from
p r e l a u n c h through r e c o v e r y . The following l i s t s u m m a r i z e s
T / C c a p a b i l i t i e s a s utilized on SC-012.

-_

S / C i n t e r c o m m u n i c a t i o n s between c r e w m a n

H a r d l i n e voice c o m m u n i c a t i o n s and t r a n s m i s s i o n of TV and T L M d a t a


to t h e Launch C o n t r o l C e n t e r ( L C C ) v i a the s e r v i c e module u m b i l i c a l
(USM) d u r i n g p r e l a u n c h

In-flight v o i c e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s with the manned spdceflight n e t w o r k


(MSFN)

Voice t a p e r e c o r d i n g of c o m m e n t s , o b s e r v a t i o n s , opinions, e t c . , with


time correlation

Acquisition and p r o c e s s i n g of TLM, TV, and o p e r a t i o n a l b i o m e d i c a l


d a t a f r o m t h e S / C s t r u c t u r e and s y s t e m s , TV c a m e r a , and c r e w man biomedical s e n s o r s , respectively

TLM data storage

T r a n s m i s s i o n of r e a l - t i m e o r s t o r e d T L M d a t a

Reception of up-data (guidance and navigation, and t i m i n g d a t a and


r e a l - t i m e c o m m a n d s ) f r o m the MSFN

T r a n s m i s s i o n of C-band t r a c k i n g p u l s e s in r e s p o n s e t o r e c e i v e d
r a d a r signals

L i m i t e d c a p a b i l i t i e s , f o r S - b a n d o p e r a t i o n , including t r a n s m i s s i o n
of voice and T L M d a t a p l u s TV, s t o r e d analog, o r p s e u d o - r a n d o m
noise ( P R N ) , ranging c o d e s , and r e c e p t i o n of voice and up-data

Postlanding r e c o v e r y a i d s including v o i c e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s and


r e c o v e r y beacon t r a n s m i s s i o n
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2.8. 2

G e n e r a t i o n of timing s i g n a l s f o r synchronization of the T / C and


other S / C systems.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.
T h e functional d e s c r i p t i o n of the T / C s y s t e m is divided into four p a r t s :
v o i c e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s , d a t a o p e r a t i o n s , t r a c k i n g and ranging, and S-band
o p e r a t i o n s . T h e unified S-band s u b s y s t e m (USBS), used f o r a l l S-band
o p e r a t i o n s , p r o v i d e s back-up voice, data, t r a c k i n g and ranging capabilities,
and the s o l e m e a n s f o r t r a n s m i s s i o n of TV o r analog data.

2.8.2. 1

Voice Communications.

2. 8 . 2. 1. 1

Gene r a1

All S / C voice, communications (figure 2 . 8 - 1)originate and t e r m i n a t e


in the c r e w m e n ' s p e r s o n a l communication a s s e m b l i e s (headsets). Each
c r e w m a n h a s two h e a d s e t s ; one is l o c a t e d i n the "bump-hat" f o r u s e while
w e a r i n g the c o n s t a n t - w e a r g a r m e n t ; the o t h e r is located in the s p a c e s u i t
h e l m e t . E a c h h e a d s e t is c o m p r i s e d of two independently operating e a r phones and two m i c r o p h o n e s with self-contained p r e a m p l i f i e r s . T h e
h e a d s e t s a r e used f o r a l l voice t r a n s m i s s i o n and reception.
Each c r e w m a n ' s h e a d s e t is connected to the audio c e n t e r ( A / C ) equipm e n t by a s e p a r a t e e l e c t r i c a l umbilical assembly, commonly r e f e r r e d t o as
a I t c o b r a cable. I t In addition to the audio c i r c u i t s , e a c h of the t h r e e c o b r a
c a b l e s contains w i r i n g f o r the o p e r a t i o n a l biomedical s e n s o r s in the constant
w e a r g a r m e n t s and the p u s h - t o - t a l k ( P T T ) c o n t r o l c i r c u i t r y . The P T T
c o n t r o l c i r c u i t r y c o n s i s t s of a pushbutton-type P T T key and a P T T / C W
s e l e c t o r switch. With the P T T / C W s e l e c t o r switch in the P T T position,
the P T T key p e r m i t s m a n u a l c o n t r o l of voice t r a n s m i s s i o n b y the a p p r o p r i a t e t r a n s m i t t e r a n d m i k e a m p l i f i e r c i r c u i t in the audio c e n t e r module.
T h e PTT mode w a s designed t o be used during the launch phase of the
m i s s i o n when high n o i s e l e v e l s would p r e c l u d e usage of the VOX c i r c u i t r y .
In t h i s mode, the P T T key will enable the m i c r o p h o n e a m p l i f i e r , voice
r e c o r d e r , VHF-AM and S-Band t r a n s m i t t e r s i f the l a t t e r t h r e e have t h e i r
attendant c o n t r o l s w i t c h e s configured p r o p e r l y . The audio c e n t e r power
switch and the c o b r a c a b l e mode switch would be in P T T position during
this mode.
The C W m o d e w a s a l s o designed to be used d u r i n g the high-noise
l e v e l s of the launch phase. In this mode, however, the V H F and S-band
downvoice communications l i n k s a r e not enabled. This gives u s a P T T
c o n t r o l l e d i n t e r c o m m u n i c a t i o n s . The voice r e c o r d e r could a l s o be
enabled i n this m o d e i f needed. The audio c e n t e r power switch would a l s o
be i n t h e P T T position, but the mode switch on the c o b r a cable m u s t be in the
CW position, It should be noted that on o l d e r c o b r a c a b l e s , the CW position
w a s used only f o r e m e r g e n c y key. Now, t h i s position will be used f o r both

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e m e r g e n c y key and the P T T i n t e r c o m m u n i c a t i o n s functions. P T T k e y s a r e
a l s o l o c a t e d o n t h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l s . T h e i r function d u p l i c a t e s t h a t of
t h e P T T key with t h e P T T / C W s e l e c t o r i n t h e P T T p o s i t i o n on t h e c o b r a
cable.
The head of e a c h c o b r a c a b l e h a s two e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t o r s , m a r k e d
NORM and EMER. N o r m a l l y , the c o n n e c t o r m a r k e d NORM will be u s e d ;
h o w e v e r , i n t h e event of f a i l u r e i n o n e of t h e A / C m o d u l e s , t h e affected
c r e w m a n m a y connect the c a b l e f r o m his s p a c e s u i t to the c o n n e c t o r m a r k e d
E M E R T h i s w i l l connect his audio c i r c u i t s to a n o t h e r A / C module and
allow t h e s a m e module to be s h a r e d by two c r e w m e n .
A s t r a p h a s been added to t h e c o b r a c a b l e so the P T T button c a n be
held i n the ON p o s i t i o n i f d e s i r e d . T h i s would allow a continuous i n t e r c o m
i f t h e Audio c e n t e r POWER s w i t c h , (MDC 13, 23, 26) i s i n t h e P T T position.
The A / C equipment contains t h r e e s e p a r a t e but i d e n t i c a l m o d u l e s ,
one f o r e a c h c r e w m a n , and a commonly connected i n t e r c o m bus. T h i s
equipment s e r v e s a s a c o n t r o l and d i s t r i b u t i o n c e n t e r f o r all S / C audio
s i g n a l s . E a c h of t h e t h r e e m o d u l e s h a s a s e p a r a t e but i d e n t i c a l s e t of
c o n t r o l s l o c a t e d on MDC-26, -13, and - 2 3 f o r t h e c o m m a n d pilot, s e n i o r
pilot, and pilot, r e s p e c t i v e l y . Thus e a c h c r e w m a n is provided with i n d e pendent c o n t r o l of all audio inputs and o u t p u t s to and f r o m his own headset.
A POWER switch o n e a c h panel c o n t r o l s application of power to its r e s p e c tive A / C module and s e l e c t s the P T T o r v o i c e - o p e r a t e d r e l a y (VOX m o d e )
of o p e r a t i o n . The P T T m o d e p e r m i t s m o n i t o r i n g of incoming audio s i g n a l s
p l u s P T T a c t i v a t i o n of the m i c r o p h o n e a m p l i f i e r , voice r e c o r d e r , and the
enabling of any c o m m u n i c a t i o n s t r a n s m i t t e r s i f t h e i r a t t e n d a n t c o n t r o l
s w i t c h e s a r e p r o p e r l y configured.
The VOX m o d e p e r m i t s t h e m i c r o p h o n e a m p l i f i e r to be a c t i v a t e d by
t h e v o i c e - o p e r a t e d switching c i r c u i t r y within t h e audio c e n t e r . The audio
output of t h e a m p l i f i e r is t h e n applied to i s o l a t i o n and switching d i o d e s
c o n t r o l l e d i n p a r t by the audio c e n t e r c o n t r o l s l o c a t e d o n p a n e l s MDC-26,
-13, and - 2 3 .
Voice t r a n s m i s s i o n o v e r , t h e a c t i v a t e d unified S-band equipment is
allowed by placing t h e S-BAND switch to REC (MDC-26, -13, -23), s e t t i n g
t h e c o b r a c a b l e P T T / C W s w i t c h a t P T T and closing the P T T pushbutton on
e i t h e r t h e c o b r a c a b l e o r the t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l s .
Voice t r a n s m i s s i o n o v e r , the H F t r a n s c e i v e r is l i m i t e d to t h e p o s t landing p h a s e of t h e m i s s i o n ; h o w e v e r , t h e R C D R / H F s w i t c h (MDC-26, -13,
-23) i n the T / R p o s i t i o n p r o v i d e s a ground f o r the p o w e r c o n t r o l r e l a y in the
voice r e c o r d e r . The i n t e r c o m s w i t c h (MDC-26, -13, - 2 3 ) w o u l d a l s o have to
be i n t h e T / R p o s i t i o n so the audio s i g n a l would b e a v a i l a b l e f o r r e c o r d i n g .
Voice t r a n s m i s s i o n o v e r , :he a c t i v a t e d VHF-AM t r a n s m i t t e r is
allowed by placing t h e VHF-AM s w i t c h to T / R (MDC-26, - 1 3 , -23), s e t t i n g
t h e c o b r a c a b l e P T T / C W s w i t c h to P T T , and c l o s i n g the P T T pushbutton on
e i t h e r the c o b r a c a b l e o r the t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l s . Monitoring t h e VHF-AM
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E a c h audio c o n t r o l panel h a s t h r e e thumbwheel-type p o t e n t i o m e t e r
c o n t r o l s : a VOX SENS c o n t r o l f o r adjusting the s e n s i t i v i t y of the VOX
c i r c u i t , a n INTERCOM BALANCE c o n t r o l f o r d e c r e a s i n g the l e v e l of the
audio s i g n a l s r e c e i v e d f r o m the R F equipment r e l a t i v e to that r e c e i v e d
f r o m the i n t e r c o m b u s , and a VOLUME c o n t r o l f o r changing the o v e r a l l
l e v e l of all audio s i g n a l s to the e a r p h o n e s . E a c h channel, in the A / C
m o d u l e s , a l s o c o n t a i n s sidetone c i r c u i t r y which e n a b l e s a c r e w m a n to
m o n i t o r h i s own t r a n s m i s s i o n .
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S / C Intercommunications.

S/C i n t e r c o m m u n i c a t i o n s and h a r d l i n e voice communications a r e


conducted via the i n t e r c o m bus, which i s commonly connected to e a c h of
t h e t h r e e A / C m o d u l e s , to t h e LCC d u r i n g p r e l a u n c h via t h e USM, and to
r e c o v e r y f o r c e s via the s w i m m e r e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t o r d u r i n g r e c o v e r y
o p e r a t i o n s . To c o m m u n i c a t e , a c r e w m a n m u s t a c t i v a t e h i s A / C module by
placing t h e POWER switch to VOX or P T T and s e t t i n g the INTERCOM
s w i t c h to T / R .
An A / C i n t e r c o m t r a n s m i s s i o n can only be i n i t i a t e d with the P T T key,
i f the P T T position of the power s w i t c h i s s e l e c t e d . In the VOX position,
e i t h e r t h e VOX c i r c u i t o r t h e P T T key will i n d i c a t e a n i n t e r c o m t r a n s m i s s i o n . If only a n i n t e r c o m t r a n s m i s s i o n is d e s i r e d , the P T T / C W s w i t c h
on the c o b r a c a b l e should be i n the CW position. N o r m a l l y , the A / C
m o d u l e s will r e m a i n a c t i v a t e d throughout the e n t i r e m i s s i o n .
2 . 8 . 2. 1. 3

I n - F l i g h t Voice Communications.
In-flight voice c o m m u n i c a t i o n s with t h e MSFN +ll be conducted o v e r
t h e USBS and the VHF-AM t r a n s m i t t e r - r e c e i v e r equipment. C o n t r o l s f o r
t h e S-band and the VHF-AM g r o u p s a r e l o c a t e d o n MDC-20, and MDC-26,
-13, and -23. The VHF-AM c o n t r o l s on MDC-20 c o n s i s t of a
T / R / O F F / R E C s w i t c h t h a t c o n t r o l s a p p l i c a t i o n of power, a RCVR s w i t c h
to c o n t r o l which of two r e c e i v e r m o d e s 1 s i m p l e x , 2 duplex, a r e o p e r a t i o n a l ,
a SQUELCH c o n t r o l to e s t a b l i s h t h e l e v e l of R F s i g n a l r e q u i r e d to p a s s
audio s i g n a l s to the audio c e n t e r , and a VHF ANTENNA s w i t c h to manually
s e l e c t t h e u p p e r (tZ),or l o w e r ( - Z ) , antenna, Voice t r a n s m i s s i o n via
VHF-AM i s c o n t r o l l e d by the p l a c e m e n t of the VHF-AM s w i t c h (MDC-26,
- 13, or -23)to T / R , the c o b r a c a b l e MODE s w i t c h to P T T , and d e p r e s s i n g
t h e P T T pu'shbutton on the c o b r a cable. E i t h e r T / R or REC p e r m i t s voice
r e c e p t i o n f r o m t h e MSFN.
Voice c o m m u n i c a t i o n i s p o s s i b l e i n a l l o p e r a t i o n a l m o d e s of the USBS,
with t h e exception of t h e e m e r g e n c y key mode, providing the S-BAND switch
(MDC-26, -13, o r -23) i s placed a t REG. T r a n s m i s s i o n i s c o n t r o l l e d by
the P T T pushbutton on the c o b r a c a b l e , providing the c o b r a c a b l e MODE
s w i t c h i s i n the P T T position. ( R e f e r to p a r a g r a p h 2. 8 . 3. 3. 4 f o r additional
i n f o r m a t i o n o n the unified S-band o p e r a t i o n s . )

2 . 8. 2 . 1.4

R e c o v e r y Voice Communications.
After touchdown, t h e H F t r a n s c e i v e r equipment will be utilized f o r
voice c o m m u n i c a t i o n s . I t is c o n t r o l l e d by the RECOVERY-HF s w i t c h e s o n

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MDC-20 which include a n O N - O F F switch and a SSB/BCN/AM switch f o r
s e l e c t i n g mode. E i t h e r the s i n g l e sideband (SSB)o r amplitude modulat i o n ( A M ) m o d e s m a y be used f o r voice communications. T h e beacon
(BCN) mode is used to t r a n s m i t a continuous wave beacon f o r t r a c k i n g
purposes.
Voice t r a n s m i s s i o n in e i t h e r the SSB o r AM mode c a n be VOX- o r
P T T - c o n t r o l l e d when the R C D R / H F s w i t c h (MDC-26, -13, - 2 3 ) is placed
to T / R .
T h e H F t r a n s c e i v e r utilizes the H F r e c o v e r y antenna. T h i s antenna
m u s t b e deployed a f t e r touchdown by setting the POSTLANDING-ANTENNA
DEPLOY s w i t c h e s on MDC-25 to t h e i r upper positions, A and B, while the
MASTER EVENT S E Q CONT switches 1 and 2 (MDC-24) a r e a t a r m a n d
MASTER EVENT SEQ CONT ARM A and B c i r c u i t b r e a k e r s (MDC-22) a r e
closed.
T h e V H F / A M t r a n s m i t t e r - r e c e i v e r equipment c a n be used as backup
by utilizing VHF r e c o v e r y antenna No. 2 which c a n be s e l e c t e d by setting
the VHF ANTENNA switch (MDC-20) to RECOVERY. Also, the C F A E
s u r v i v a l t r a n s c e i v e r c a n be used i n s i d e the S / C by connecting i t s coaxial
c a b l e to VHF r e c o v e r y antenna No. 1 o r No. 2 a t the coaxial b r a c k e t ,
MDC-9. T h e s e coaxial c o n n e c t o r s m a y be utilized, d u r i n g the i n t e r v a l
p r e c e d i n g the a r r i v a l of the r e c o v e r y f o r c e s , in the m o s t advantageous
manner. Any combination of VHF r e c o v e r y beacon, G F A E s u r v i v a l
t r a n s c e i v e r , a n d VHF-AM t r a n s m i t t e r - r e c e i v e r m a y be employed a s
w a r r a n t e d by t h e s e r v i c e a b i l i t y of t h e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s equipment.
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General.
T / C s y s t e m d a t a capabilities include the p r o c e s s i n g , s t o r a g e , and
t r a n s m i s s i o n of T L M data t o the MSFN; the reception and p r o c e s s i n g of
u p - t e l e m e t r y d a t a (up-data) r e c e i v e d f r o m the MSFN; and d u r i n g USBE
testing, the t r a n s m i s s i o n of TV f r o m the TV c a m e r a . In addition to
t r a n s m i t t e d d a t a , v e r b a l c o m m e n t s m a y b e r e c o r d e d on the voice r e c o r d e r .
(See f i g u r e 2. 8-2. )

2. 8. 2. 2. 2

T L M T r a n s m i s s i o n and S t o r a g e .
TLM d a t a m a y s i m u l t a n e o u s l y be t r a n s m i t t e d via VHF-FM a n d / o r
S-band and r e c o r d e d in the DSE f o r delayed t i m e t r a n s m i s s i o n when
r e q u e s t e d b y M S F N . The s y s t e m configuration prohibits t r a n s m i s s i o n o r
r e c o r d i n g of r e a l t i m e d a t a while t r a n s m i t t i n g s t o r e d data.
T L M d a t a f o r t r a n s m i s s i o n t o the M S F N c o n s i s t s of analog and digital
s i g n a l s obtained f r o m the guidance and navigation s y s t e m , c e n t r a l timing
equipment, i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n s e n s o r s a n d t r a n s d u c e r s located throughout the
S / C s t r u c t u r e a n d o p e r a t i o n a l s y s t e m s , and biomedical s e n s o r s w o r n by

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I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n Equipment Group.
T h e S I C i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n equipment c o n s i s t s of v a r i o u s types of
s e n s o r s and t r a n s d u c e r s f o r providing environmental, o p e r a t i o n a l s t a t u s ,
and p e r f o r m a n c e m e a s u r e m e n t s of the S I C s t r u c t u r e , operational s y s t e m s ,
and e x p e r i m e n t a l equipment. The outputs f r o m t h e s e s e n s o r s and t r a n s d u c e r s a r e conditioned t o s i g n a l s suitable f o r utilization by the S I C d i s p l a y s ,
p r e s e n t a t i o n to the P C M T L M equipment, o r both. In addition, v a r i o u s
digital s i g n a l s a r e p r e s e n t e d t o the P C M T L M equipment, including event
information, guidance and navigation data, and a t i m e s i g n a l f r o m the C T E .
Many of t h e s i g n a l s emanating f r o m the i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n s e n s o r s a r e
of f o r m s o r l e v e l s which are unsuitable f o r u s e by the S / C d i s p l a y s o r PCM
T L M equipment. Signal conditioners are used t o convert t h e s e s i g n a l s t u
f o r m s and l e v e l s which c a n be utilized. Some s i g n a l s a r e conditioned a t
or n e a r the s e n s o r by individual conditioners l o c a t e d throughout the S f C.
Other s i g n a l s a r e f e d to the signal conditioning equipment (SCE), a s i n g l e
e l e c t r o n i c s package l o c a t e d i n the l o w e r equipment bay. ( R e f e r to signal
conditioning equipment i n the Voice and Data Equipment Group. ) In addition
to conditioning m a n y of the s i g n a l s , the S C E also supplies 5-vdc excitation
power t o s o m e s e n s o r s . T h e S C E c a n be turned on o r off with the POWERS C E switch on MDC-20. T h i s is the only c o n t r o l that the c r e w c a n e x e r c i s e
o v e r i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n equipment f o r o p e r a t i o n a l and flight qualification
m e a s u r e m e n t s . T h e s e two i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n g r o u p s a r e d i s c u s s e d in the
following two p a r a g r a p h s . I n f o r m a t i o n on s c i e n t i f i c a n d s p e c i a l i n s t r u m e n t a tion can be found i n s e c t i o n 4 of t h i s manual, E x p e r i m e n t s and Scientific
Equipment.

2. 8 . 3. 1. 1

O p e r a t i o n a l Instrumentation.
O p e r a t i o n a l m e a s u r e m e n t s a r e those which a r e n o r m a l l y r e q u i r e d f o r
a routine m i s s i o n and include t h r e e c a t e g o r i e s : in-flight m a n a g e m e n t of
the S I C , m i s s i o n evaluation and s y s t e m p e r f o r m a n c e , and preflight checkout of the S / C . The Operational i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n s e n s o r s and t r a n s d u c e r s
a r e capable of making the following types of m e a s u r e m e n t s : p r e s s u r e ,
t e m p e r a t u r e , flow attitude, r a t e , quantity, a n g u l a r position, c u r r e n t ,
voltage, frequency, R F power, a n d "on-off" type events.

2 . 8 . 3 . 1. 2

Flight Qualification Instrumentation.


Flight qualification m e a s u r e m e n t s a r e those which will v a r y on
different S/C, depending on m i s s i o n objectives and s t a t e of h a r d w a r e d e v e l opment. Most of t h e m will b e pulse-code modulated along with the o p e r a tional m e a s u r e m e n t s and t r a n s m i t t e d to the MSFN. O t h e r flight qualification
m e a s u r e m e n t s will be s t o r e d i n t h e F Q R f o r postflight a n a l y s i s only.

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m e a s u r i n g the t i m e l a p s e between t r a n s m i s s i o n of the s i g n a l and reception


of the r e s p o n s e s i g n a l the MSFN c a n a c c u r a t e l y d e t e r m i n e the S / C range.
Once e s t a b l i s h e d , this value c a n then be continually updated by m e a s u r i n g
the d o p p l e r shift i n the S-band c a r r i e r . A ranging m o d e c a n be s e l e c t e d
a g a i n a t l a t e r t i m e s , t o v e r i f y o r up-date the d o p p l e r data.

2.8.3

MAJOR COMPONENT/SUBSYSTEM DESCRIPTION.


To f a c i l i t a t e this p r e s e n t a t i o n , the equipment c o m p r i s i n g the T / C
s y s t e m (figure 2.8-4) h a s been divided into four groups designated as
i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n equipment, voice and d a t a equipment, R F e l e c t r o n i c s
equipment, and antenna equipment. Specifically, t h e s e equipment groups
contain the following:
I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n equipment g r o u p
Operational instrumentation
Flight qualification i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n

0
0

Voice and d a t a equipment group


Audio c e n t e r ( A / C ) equipment
Signal conditioning equipment (SCE)
P u l s e - c o d e m o d u l a t i o n - t e l e m e t r y ( P C M T L M ) equipment
T e l e v i s i o n (TV) equipment
P r e m o d u l a t i o n p r o c e s s o r ( P M P ) equipment
Data s t o r a g e equipment (DSE)
Flight qualification r e c o r d e r (FQR) equipment
Up-data link ( U D L ) equipment
C e n t r a l t i m i n g equipment ( C T E )
Voice r e c o r d e r

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H F t r a n s c e i v e r equipment
VHF/FM t r a n s m i t t e r equipment
Unified S-band equipment (USBE)
S-band power a m p l i f i e r equipment
C-band t r a n s p o n d e r equipment
VHF r e c o v e r y beacon equipment
Antenna equipment group

VHF/2-KMC omni-antenna equipment


H F antenna equipment
VHF r e c o v e r y antenna equipment
a C-band beacon antenna equipment
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A f t e r touchdown, the H F r e c o v e r y antenna m u s t be deployed by
setting the POSTLANDING - ANTENNA switches (MDC-25) to DEPLOY
A a n d B while the MASTER EVENT SEQ CONT s w i t c h e s (MDC-24) a r e
a t PYRO ARM 1 and 2. H F beacon t r a n s m i s s i o n a t a p r e a s s i g n e d frequency
of 10.006 m c is a c c o m p l i s h e d by placing the RECOVERY - H F s w i t c h
(MDC-20) to ON and the RECOVERY - HF-SSB/BCN/AM switch to BCN.
The C F A E s u r v i v a l t r a n s c e i v e r ( p a r t of the c r e w s p e r s o n a l equipm e n t ) c a n a l s o be o p e r a t e d i n a beacon mode. If used i n s i d e the S/C, one
of the VHF r e c o v e r y antennas (No. 1 o r No. 2 ) c a n be used by manually
connecting i t to the applicable coax connector on MDC-9.
T h e V H F antennas and cominunications equipment condition, as
d e t e r m i n e d by the c r e w d u r i n g the postlanding p r e - r e c o v e r y p e r i o d , will
d e c i d e the utilization of the c o a x i a l c a b l e c o n n e c t o r s located on MDC-9.
The c o n n e c t o r s a r e , i d e n t i c a l and the r e c o v e r y equipment coaxial c a b l e s
m a y b e interchanged to provide the m o s t beneficial t r a c k i n g configuration.
2.8.2.4

Unified S-Band O p e r a t i o n s .

2. 8. 2.4. 1

General.
T h e USBS is p r i m a r i l y designed to be used as a d e e p - s p a c e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s link between the S / C and the MSFN. N e v e r t h e l e s s , on m i s s i o n 205
s o m e of i t s c a p a b i l i t i e s will be t e s t e d a n d it m a y be called upon f o r u s e as
backup equipment f o r voice communications, P C M d a t a t r a n s m i s s i o n ,
up-data reception, o r S I C t r a c k i n g and ranging when the S / C is within
r a n g e of a MSFN s t a t i o n equipped f o r S-band operations. In addition, only
the USBS is capable of t r a n s m i t t i n g TV.
The USBS c o n s i s t s of the S-band t r a n s m i t t e r and r e c e i v e r combined
in a single e l e c t r o n i c package c a l l e d the unified S-band equipment (USBE)
and the S-band power a m p l i f i e r (PA). The function of the S-band P A is t o
provide additional power amplification of the USBE t r a n s m i t t e r output.
Two l e v e l s of amplification (high and low) a r e possible. A bypass mode is
a l s o p o s s i b l e w h e r e i n the S-band P A is t u r n e d off and t h e output of the
USBE t r a n s m i t t e r is s e n t t o the S-band antenna equipment a s is.
The
2 - k m c portions of the upper and l o w e r SCIN antennas a r e used f o r t r a n s m i s s i o n and r e c e p t i o n of S-band s i g n a l s . Antenna s e l e c t i o n is m a d e by
placing the S-BAND ANTENNA switch (MDC-20) to U P P E R , LOWER, o r
AUTO. In the AUTO position, the antenna will be automatically switched
if the signal falls below a m i n i m u m threshold.
The P M P is controlled i n conjunction with the USBE by the S-BAND
s w i t c h e s to provide the p r o p e r v o i c e and data inputs t o the USBE i n a c c o r d a n c e with the S-band m o d e selected.
When o p e r a t i n g i n a ranging mode, the MSFN c a n t r a n s m i t a Ilcoded
p s e u d o - r a n d o m n o i s e (PRN) p u l s e to the S / C via the S-band c a r r i e r . T h e
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2-KMC PORTIONS O F
SCIN ANTENNAS

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RECOVERY
BEACON

HF
TPANSCEIVER
(BEACON MODE)

VHF RECOVERY TRACK1 NG


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2.

The GFAE wrvivol transceiver


con be manually connected to VHF
recovery ontenno N o . 1 or N o , 2 o f
the cwxiol brocket M K - 9 .
The COOK coble connectors
are identicol ond may be
interchonged, as required,
following estimotion of the
postlanding situation.

HF RECOVERY TRACKING

SM-2A-845C

Figure 2 . 8 - 3 .

T r a c k i n g and Ranging

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timing d a t a f o r up-dating the c e n t r a l timing equipment (CTE), and r e a l t i m e
c o m m a n d s ( R T C s ) f o r providing the MSFN with l i m i t e d c o n t r o l of c e r t a i n
on- b o a r d functions.
During n o r m a l o p e r a t i o n s , up-data is r e c e i v e d by the U H F / F M
r e c e i v e r contained in the up-data link (UDL) equipment. Once r e c e i v e d ,
the s i g n a l is p r o c e s s e d and decoded, and the i n f o r m a t i o n is routed to the
G&N s y s t e m , the C T E , o r UDL-RTC r e l a y box. F o r backup, up-data
c a n a l s o be t r a n s m i t t e d by MSFN s t a t i o n s t o the S / C v i a the S-band
c a r r i e r . When this o c c u r s , the up-data is r e c e i v e d by the USBE r e c e i v e r
which e x t r a c t s the up-data s u b c a r r i e r and r o u t e s i t to the P M P w h e r e the
intelligence is r e m o v e d f r o m the signal and s e n t to UDL equipment f o r
p r o c e s s i n g , decoding, and distribution. I n this S-band m o d e , the U H F / F M
r e c e i v e r is bypassed. Selection of the U H F o r S-BAND m o d e is m a d e with
the UP-DATA switch on MDC-20. T h e U P T L M CMD - R E S E T / O F F switch
(MDC-19) e n a b l e s the c r e w t o nullify p r e v i o u s RTCs and r e t u r n c o n t r o l t o
the S / C . An U P T L M - A C C E P T / B L O C K switch (MDC-14) is a l s o provided
s o that G&N up-data c a n be p r e v e n t e d f r o m effecting the c o m p u t e r and the
attendant validity s i g n a l being s e n t to the P C M f o r m a t .
2. 8. 2. 3

T r a c k i n g and Raneine.

2 . 8 . 2 . 3. 1

In-Flight T r a c k i n g and Ranging.


The function of the in-flight tracking and ranging equipment (figure
2. 8 - 3 ) is to a s s i s t the MSFN i n d e t e r m i n i n g S / C position and velocity. T h e
p r i m a r y method employed is C-band tracking. The C-band t r a n s p o n d e r
o n - b o a r d the S / C is u s e d f o r t h i s purpose. It o p e r a t e s i n conjunction with
conventional, e a r t h - b a s e d , r a d a r equipment by t r a n s m i t t i n g r e s p o n s e
p u l s e s t o the 'MSFN when r a d a r p u l s e s f r o m the e a r t h a r e received. It
o p e r a t e s in a "1-pulse" or a t 1 2 - p u l s e t 1mode, depending on the type of
r a d a r equipment being used a t the n e a r e s t MSFN station. A s i n g l e control,
the C-BAND switch on MDC-20, is used to a c t i v a t e the C-band t r a n s p o n d e r
i n e i t h e r mode.
Backup tracking and ranging capabilities a r e provided by the USBS.

2.8.2. 3.2

R e c o v e r y Tracking.
Line-of-,sight and beyond-line-of-sight beacon t r a n s m i s s i o n c a p a bilities a r e provided to a s s i s t r e c o v e r y p e r s o n n e l i n locating the S / C during
p a r a c h u t e d e s c e n t and a f t e r touchdown. Line-of-sight beacon t r a n s m i s s i o n
is a c c o m p l i s h e d using the VHF r e c o v e r y beacon equipment. T h e beyondline-of-sight capability is f u r n i s h e d by o p e r a t i n g the H F t r a n s c e i v e r i n a
beacon mode.
During p a r a c h u t e d e s c e n t the VHF r e c o v e r y beacon is activated by
s e t t i n g the RECOVERY - VHF-BCN switch (MDC-20) t o ON. T h i s c a u s e s
a 2-second, modulated VHF p u l s e to be t r a n s m i t t e d e v e r y 5 seconds
f r o m VHF r e c o v e r y antenna No. 1, which is deployed automatically with
VHF r e c o v e r y antenna No. 2 when the m a i n p a r a c h u t e s a r e deployed.
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the c r e w m a n . S o m e of the i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n s i g n a l s r e q u i r e conditioning
before they can be utilized. T h i s is a c c o m p l i s h e d by the s i g n a l conditioning
equipment (SCE) activated by the POWER-SCE switch on MDC-20. The
r e m a i n i n g T L M s i g n a l s a r e e i t h e r conditioned a t t h e i r s o u r c e by l o c a l
s i g n a l c o n d i t i o n e r s , which r e q u i r e s no a c t i o n on the p a r t of c r e w m e n , o r
do not need conditioning. The operational i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n s i g n a l s a r e used
f o r S / C d i s p l a y s a n d real time or delayed T L M t r a n s m i s s i o n via VHF-FM
a n d / o r S-band. Those t o be t e l e m e t e r e d a r e routed to the pulse-code
m o d u l a t i o n - t e l e m e t r y ( P C M T L M ) equipment. Most of the flight qualification s i g n a l s a r e routed t o the PCM T L M equipment along with the
o p e r a t i o n a l T L M s i g n a l s . A few, however, a r e r e c o r d e d as analog s i g n a l s
i n t h e flight qualification r e c o r d e r (FQR) f o r postflight a n a l y s i s only.
T h e FQR will be activated a t b r i e f i n t e r v a l s only during c r i t i c a l p h a s e s of
the m i s s i o n b y the FLIGHT QUAL RCDR switch on MDC-19.
T h e PCM T L M equipment combines the signals t o b e t e l e m e t e r e d and
c o n v e r t s t h e m to a single, digital, p u l s e t r a i n which is then fed to the p r e modulation p r o c e s s o r equipment ( P M P ) and the d a t a s t o r a g e equipment
(DSE). T h e P C M TLM equipment is activated a t all t i m e s . I t s only c o n t r o l
is the T L M INPUTS - P C M switch on MDC-20. T h i s switch is used to
s e l e c t the P C M b i t - r a t e . In the HIGH (51. 2 KBPS) position, all T L M
inputs t o the P C M TLM equipment a r e p r o c e s s e d and combined into the
output signal. The LOW (1.6 KBPS) position e l i m i n a t e s the less e s s e n t i a l
p a r a m e t e r s and is u s e d only when a PCM p u l s e t r a i n of reduced bandwidth
is r e q u i r e d . The reduced bandwidth allows P C M d a t a to be r e c o r d e d a t a
reduced (3.75 i p s ) speed when long p e r i o d s of d a t a r e c o r d i n g a r e r e q u i r e d .

.-.-

T h e ' X M s i g n a l is fed to the P M P a n d DSE simultaneously, f o r r e a l t i m e ( R / T ) t r a n s m i s s i o n a n d / o r s t o r a g e . F o r R / T t r a n s m i s s i o n , the


s i g n a l i S p r o c e s s e d through the P M P to the V H F / F M a n d / o r S-BAND t r a n s m i t t e r s . The P M P is controlled b y the P O W E R - P M P switch, the S-BAND
g r o u p of s w i t c h e s , and t h e T A P E RECORDER - PLAY switch. When R / T
t r a n s m i s s i o n is not possible, the P C M d a t a c a n be s t o r e d i n the DSE,
which is c o n t r o l l e d by the T A P E RECORDER group of switches and the
T L M INPUTS - P C M switch d i s c u s s e d i n the previous p a r a g r a p h . When
played b a c k l a t e r , the s t o r e d PCM d a t a is a l s o p r o c e s s e d through the P M P
t o t h e V H F / F M a n d / o r S-BAND t r a n s m i t t e r s f o r t r a n s m i s s i o n . The sole
function of the V H F / F M t r a n s m i t t e r is the t r a n s m i s s i o n of R / T o r s t o r e d
P C M data. I t s only c o n t r o l is the VHF-FM - O N / O F F switch on MDC-20.
It u t i l i z e s the same antennas as the VHF/AM t r a n s m i t t e r - r e c e i v e r , namely,
the upper o r l o w e r SCIN antenna as s e l e c t e d by the VHF antenna switch.
Backup capability f o r the t r a n s m i s s i o n of PCM T L M d a t a is provided
b y t h e USBS. ( R e f e r to a subsequent d i s c u s s i o n of unified S-band
operations. )
2. 8 . 2 . 2. 3

Up-Data Reception.
Up-data which c a n b e t r a n s m i t t e d to the S / C by the MSFN c o n s i s t s
of t h r e e types: G & N d a t a f b r .;$-dating the Apollo guidance c o m p u t e r ,
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Telecommunications S y s t e m

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2.8. 3. 2

Voice and Data Equipment Group.

2.8. 3 . 2. 1

Audio C e n t e r ( A / C ) Equipment.
The A / C equipment ( f i g u r e 2. 8-5) c o n s i s t s of t h r e e s e p a r a t e identical
modules located in a s i n g l e e l e c t r o n i c s package i n the l o w e r equipment bay.
Each module is controlled independently by i t s own c o n t r o l panel and
supplied with 28-vdc power through s e p a r a t e c i r c u i t b r e a k e r s . T h e t h r e e
c o n t r o l p a n e l s , MDC-26, -13, and -23, a r e located in s t a t i o n s 1, 2, and 3 ,
r e s p e c t i v e l y . Each of the a s t r o n a u t ' s h e a d s e t s , containing two m i c r o p h o n e s
and two microphone a m p l i f i e r s , and two independently operating e a r p h o n e s ,
is connected to one of the A / C modules by a c o b r a cable. Thus e a c h
a s t r o n a u t h a s a s e p a r a t e h e a d s e t , audio c e n t e r module, and audio c o n t r o l
p a n e l to provide h i m with individual c o n t r o l of voice t r a n s m i s s i o n and
reception.
Each A / C module contains a microphone a m p l i f i e r , VOX c i r c u i t r y ,
a n e a r p h o n e a m p l i f i e r , and v a r i o u s s i g n a l attenuation, switching, and
i s o l a t i o n c i r c u i t s . The earphone and microphone a m p l i f i e r s amplify the
voice s i g n a l s to and f r o m the headset. The VOX c i r c u i t r y is a v o i c e o p e r a t e d keying c i r c u i t that supplies a ground r e t u r n path n e c e s s a r y f o r
activating the microphone a m p l i f i e r and the t r a n s m i t t e r keying r e l a y s in
the H F t r a n s c e i v e r , i n t e r c o m m u n i c a t i o n s y s t e m , and the power c o n t r o l
r e l a y in the operating voice r e c o r d e r .
Audio s i g n a l s a r e provided t o and f r o m the H F t r a n b c e i v e r equipm e n t , VHF/AM t r a n s m i t t e r - r e c e i v e r equipment, USBE (via the P M P ) ,
and the i n t e r c o m bus. The i n t e r c o m bus is c o m m o n to all t h r e e m o d u l e s
and p r o v i d e s f o r the h a r d l i n e communications between c r e w m e n a n d with
the LCC and r e c o v e r y f o r c e s .
Inputs and outputs a r e controlled by the RCDR/HF, VHF/AM, S-BAND,
and INTERCOM switches on the audio c o n t r o l panels. E a c h of t h e s e
s w i t c h e s h a s t h r e e positions: T / R , O F F , and REG. Setting any of the
s w i t c h e s to T / R (except S-BAND) p e r m i t s t r a n s m i s s i o n and reception of
voice s i g n a l s o v e r i t s r e s p e c t i v e equipment. REC p e r m i t s r e c e p t i o n
only, and O F F d i s a b l e s the input and the output. The o p e r a t i o n of the
m i c r o p h o n e a m p l i f i e r in e a c h module is controlled by the VOX keying
c i r c u i t o r the P T T pushbutton on the c o b r a cable o r the t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l l e r .
The VOX c i r c u i t is e n e r g i z e d by the position of the POWER - P T T / O F F / V O X
switch on e a c h audio c o n t r o l panel. T h e P T T position p e r m i t s monitoring
and activation of the m i c r o p h o n e a m p l i f i e r , voice r e c o r d e r HF, VHF/AM
and S-band voice t r a n s m i s s i o n c i r c u i t s by the P T T key. The VOX position
p e r m i t s all the functions of the P T T position plus VOX activation of the
m i c r o p h o n e a m p l i f i e r , voice r e c o r d e r and H F t r a n s m i t t e r .
T h r e e p o t e n t i o m e t e r c o n t r o l s a r e a l s o provided on e a c h audio control
Panel: VOX SENS, INTERCOM BALANCE, and VOLUME. The VOX SENS
c o n t r o l i s used to a d j u s t the sensitivity of the VOX c i r c u i t r y , d e t e r m i n i n g
the amplitude of the voice signal n e c e s s a r y to t r i g g e r the VOX keying

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SYSTEMS DATA

VOLUME

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Audio C e n t e r Equipment

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c i r c u i t . The INTERCOM BALANCE c o n t r o l a d j u s t s the l e v e l of voice


s i g n a l inputs f r o m the R F equipment r e l a t i v e to the l e v e l of voice signal
inputs f r o m the i n t e r c o m bus. The VOLUME c o n t r o l a d j u s t s the output of
the e a r p h o n e a m p l i f i e r ,
2 . 8 . 3. 2 . 2

Signal-Conditioning Equipment (SCE).


The signal-conditioning equipment ( S C E ) is contained i n a single
e l e c t r o n i c s package located i n t h e LEB. (See figure 2. 8-6. ) Its functions
a r e t o c o n v e r t v a r i o u s kinds of unconditioned s i g n a l s f r o m the i n s t r u m e n t a tion equipment into compatible, 0 - to 5-volt d - c analog s i g n a l s , and to p r o vide excitation voltages to s o m e of the i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n s e n s o r s and
transducers.
The SCE u s e s the following module types: The a c t i v e a t t e n u a t o r , to
attenuate high-signal voltages; the a c - ( a m ) to-dc c o n v e r t e r , t o d e t e c t the
amplitude v a r i a t i o n s of a n a - c signal; the d c differential a m p l i f i e r , to
amplify small s i g n a l s ; the d c d i f f e r e n t i a l bridge a m p l i f i e r , to d e t e c t
r e s i s t a n c e changes; the bi-phase d e m o d u l a t o r , to c o n v e r t S I C position
r e s o l v e r outputs; the frequency d e m o d u l a t o r , to d e t e c t f r e q u e n c y changes
i n a n a - c signal; and the power supply, to provide t 2 0 volts and -20 volts to
the SCE c i r c u i t r y , 10 volts as b r i d g e excitation, and 5 volts to excite o t h e r
SIC sensors.
The conditioned output s i g n a l s f r o m the SCE a r e routed to the d a t a
d i s t r i b u t i o n panel (DDP). The DDP p r o v i d e s p a r a l l e l outputs, w h e r e
n e c e s s a r y , and r o u t e s the s i g n a l s to the P C M t e l e m e t r y equipment, S / C
d i s p l a y s , and GSE connections.
The only e x t e r n a l c o n t r o l f o r the SCE i s the two-position POWERSCE toggle switch o n MDC-20. P l a c i n g this s w i t c h to ON a p p l i e s 28 volts
d c to the l a t c h winding of the latching r e l a y , which $ l o s e s contacts applying
3-phase a - c power to the power supply module. I n the O F F position, the
r e l a y is ,unlatched, removing a - c power f r o m the power supply.

2. 8. 3. 2 . 3

P u l s e - C o d e Modulation T e l e m e t r y ( P C M TLM) Equipment.


The function of the P C M T L M equipment ( f i g u r e 2 . 8 - 7 ) is to c o n v e r t
TLM d a t a inputs f r o m v a r i o u s s o u r c e s into one serial digital output signal.
This s i n g l e output s i g n a l is routed to the P M P for t r a n s m i s s i o n to the MSFN
or to the DSE f o r s t o r a g e . The P C M TLM equipment is contained i n two
s e p a r a t e units located i n the l o w e r equipment bay: P C M unit 1 and P C M
unit 2.
Input s i g n a l s to the P C M TLM equipment a r e of f o u r g e n e r a l types:
low-level analog, high-level analog, p a r a l l e l digital, and serial digital.
Some of the low-level analog inputs a r e supplied d i r e c t l y f r o m the i n s t r u mentation s e n s o r s ; o t h e r d a t a inputs are routed through the d a t a distribution
panel (DDP).
Two m o d e s of o p e r a t i o n a r e possible: the high- ( n o r m a l ) b i t - r a t e mode
of 5 1 . 2 kilobits p e r second (KBS)and the low- ( r e d u c e d ) b i t - r a t e mode of
1. 6 KBS. Operational mode is s e l e c t e d by placing the TLM INPUTS-PCM
switch o n MDC-20 t o HIGH o r LOW, as applicable. When the s w i t c h is i n
the L O W position, the high P C M b i t - r a t e c a n be c o m m a n d e d by the M S F N
via the UDL equipment.

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SIGNAL CONDlllONlNG EQUlPMENT

1
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Signal Conditioning Equipment

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LO LEVEL
ANALOG
INPUTS
M CHANNELS.
HI BIT RATE, I
10 CHANNELS LO BIT RATE

PCM UNIT NO. 1


ANALOG
INPUTS

HI LEVEL
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dditional switch circuitry

S M - -A- 7 i 5 D

P u l s e Code Modulation T e l e m e t r y

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T e l e v i s i o n ( T V ) Equipment.
The TV equipment c o n s i s t s of a s m a l l , p o r t a b l e , TV c a m e r a ( f i g u r e
2. 8-8)t h a t c a n b e hand-held o r mounted i n one of f o u r l o c a t i o n s i n the
c o m m a n d module. Its function i s to a c q u i r e r e a l - t i m e video i n f o r m a t i o n
f o r t r a n s m i s s i o n to the MSFN d u r i n g S-band testing.
The f i r s t c a m e r a mounting p o s i t i o n is l o c a t e d below the m a i n d i s p l a y
c o n s o l e , and w i l l p e r m i t a f r o n t view of t h e c r e w lying i n t h e i r c o u c h e s . The
s e c o n d p o s i t i o n i s l o c a t e d behind t h e head of t h e c e n t e r s e a t , and will p e r m i t
viewing of c r e w a c t i v i t i e s i n the m i d d l e of the c o m m a n d module. The
s e c o n d p o s i t i o n i s a l s o p r o v i d e d with a five-foot s t r e t c h c a b l e to p e r m i t
hand-held u s e of t h e c a m e r a f o r c o v e r a g e of any d e s i r a b l e t a r g e t i n s i d e o r
o u t s i d e the S I C . The t h i r d p o s i t i o n is l o c a t e d i n the right-hand equipment
bay, and p e r m i t s viewing of a s t r o n a u t s a t w o r k i n that a r e a . The final
p o s i t i o n u t i l i z e s a s p e c i a l b r a c k e t which allows t h e TV c a m e r a to look out
t h e right-hand docking window.
The TV c i m e r a is connected d i r e c t l y to the PWR c a b l e a t t h e f i r s t
mounting position. If the TV c a m e r a is to be u s e d i n t h e mounting p o s i t i o n
behind the c e n t e r couch, the PWR c a b l e m u s t be connected to the c o n n e c t o r
m a r k e d " T V C a m to Hatch J107, ( I and t h e c a m e r a , i n t u r n , should be connected to t h e c o n n e c t o r a t t h a t p o s i t i o n ( J 1 9 1 ) , by the s t r e t c h c a b l e . If the
TV c a m e r a i s to be mounted by the right-hand equipment bay, t h e P W R
c a b l e m u s t be connected to t h e c o n n e c t o r m a r k e d " T V C a m to RHEB, I t and
t h e TV c a m e r a connected t o the c o n n e c t o r a t t h a t l o c a t i o n ( J 1 9 5 ) by t h e
s t r e t c h cable.
The TV c a m e r a i s c o n s t r u c t e d with a p i s t o l - g r i p type of handle on the
bottom, which c a n be extended to f a c i l i t a t e p o r t a b l e u s e . The TV c a m e r a
is fitted with a fixed-focus wide-angle l e n s f o r p i c t u r e taking within t h e
c o m m a n d module. F o r taking p i c t u r e s of t h e e a r t h o r moon t h r o u g h t h e
C / M window, a n i n t e r c h a n g e a b l e z o o m l e n s i s provided. The zoom l e n s h a s
a look a n g l e of f r o m 9 d e g r e e s through 30 d e g r e e s . It is fitted with a
t h r o u g h - t h e - l e n s type v i e w e r t h a t will e n a b l e the o p e r a t o r to s e e the change
i n field of view and r e l a t i v e s i z e of t h e s c e n e while the l e n s is adjusted.
The e l e c t r o n i c c i r c u i t r y i n t h e c a m e r a is equipped with a n a u t o m a t i c gain
c o n t r o l to allow f o r d i f f e r e n c e s i n t a r g e t i l l u m i n a t i o n .
The TV c a m e r a is a c t i v a t e d by a s l i d e s w i t c h i n the p i s t o l - g r i p handle,
which a p p l i e s 28 volts d c to the c a m e r a p o w e r supply when s e t to on. This
e n e r g i z e s the e n t i r e c a m e r a and r e s u l t s i n a video output s i g n a l t h a t i s fed
to t h e P M P . In t h e P M P , t h e video s i g n a l i s f r e q u e n c y multiplexed with the
t e l e m e t r y d a t a and voice, which is t r a n s m i t t e d to e a r t h via t h e USBE. The
USBE m u s t be o p e r a t i n g i n a TV m o d e to p e r m i t this t r a n s m i s s i o n . An
AUTO LIGHT CONTROL s w i t c h h a s b e e n added to t h e c a m e r a , p e r m i t t i n g it
to c o m p e n s a t e f o r e i t h e r peak o r a v e r a g e s c e n e i l l u m i n a t i o n s f r o m 0. 1 to
30 foot c a n d l e s .

2. 8 . 3 . 2 . 5

P r e m o d u l a t i o n P r o c e s s o r ( P M P ) Equipment.
The P M P equipment ( f i g u r e 2 . 8 - 9 ) functions a s a d a t a p r o c e s s i n g and
d i s t r i b u t i o n c e n t e r providing n e c e s s a r y i n t e r f a c e , w h e r e r e q u i r e d , between
t h e voice, d a t a , and R F equipment. The P M P c o n s i s t s of t e n m o d u l e s
mounted in a s i n g l e e l e c t r o n i c s package l o c a t e d i n t h e l o w e r equipment bay.
T h e s e m o d u l e s contain f i l t e r s , o s c i l l a t o r s , m o d u l a t o r s , d e m o d u l a t o r s ,
d e t e c t o r s , switching c i r c u i t s , d i s c r i m i n a t o r s , mixing and keying n e t w o r k s ,
and a p o w e r supply.
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TARGET
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The P M P c a n o p e r a t e i n m a n y p o s s i b l e m o d e s . All of the e x t e r n a l


c o n t r o l s f o r the P M P a r e switches located on MDC-20. The s w i t c h e s which
affect the P M P c o n s i s t of the POWER - P M P switch, the S-BAND - VOICE
g r o u p of s w i t c h e s , the S-BAND - EMERG switch, and the T A P E
RECORDER - PLAY and - RECORD/PLAY switches. Also, d u r i n g e m e r gency key operation, the P T T keys on the c o b r a c a b l e s a n d t r a n s l a t i o n
c o n t r o l s , c o n t r o l the P M P e m e r g e n c y key network. All of the s i g n a l inputs
a v a i l a b l e t o t h e P M P a r e l i s t e d i n the P M P INPUTS table a t the end of t h i s
p a r a g r a p h . P M P outputs a r e dependent upon s w i t c h configuration. T h e
P M P OUTPUTS table, a l s o a t the end of t h i s p a r a g r a p h , shows the v a r i o u s
c o m p o s i t e output s i g n a l p o s s i b i l i t i e s along with t h e i r destinations and the
s w i t c h positions r e q u i r e d f o r a n y mode of operation. It should be noted that
the S-BAND and T A P E RECORDER s w i t c h e s a l s o affect the o p e r a t i o n a l
m o d e of the USBE and DSE.
One function of the P M P is t o p r o c e s s the P C M T L M s i g n a l obtained
f r o m the P C M T L M equipment o r DSE and route i t to the V H F / F M t r a n s m i t t e r equipment f o r t r a n s m i s s i o n t o the MSFN. T h i s output will be
provided w h e n e v e r a P C M input is available, r e g a r d l e s s of mode and
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y with o t h e r P M P outputs.
A l l r e m a i n i n g P M P functions involve i n t e r f a c e with the USBE. Inputs
to the P M P f r o m the USBE a r e the 70-kc up-data and 30-kc up-voice subc a r r i e r s . T h e s e a r e fed into the up-data and up-voice d i s c r i m i n a t o r
c i r c u i t s . T h e s e two c i r c u i t s (as w e l l as c i r c u i t r y needed f o r e m e r g e n c y
S-band m o d e s ) do not r e q u i r e the F W R - P M P switch to be on. They a r e
supplied with power independently whenever the USBE is i n operation.
Outputs f r o m the up-data and up-voice d i s c r i m i n a t o r s a r e fed to the UDL
and A / C equipment, r e s p e c t i v e l y .

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T h e P M P s u p p l i e s a n output to one of the t h r e e USBE inputs, depending


on S-band mode as s e l e c t e d by the S-BAND - VOICE group of s w i t c h e s and
the S-BAND - EMERG switch. T h e USBE inputs a r e designated PM, FM-1,
and FM-2. During n o r m a l S-band modes, the P M P supplies e i t h e r a P M o r
F M - 1 output t o the USBE. T h e P M output supplies r e a l - t i m e PCM T L M and
voice to the USBE when the USBE is o p e r a t i n g in a n o r m a l voice o r a
ranging mode. If the USBE ranging only mode is s e l e c t e d , the PCM T L M
portion of the output is eliminated, leaving only voice s i g n a l s in the P M - 1
output. When r e c o r d e d d a t a o r TV d a t a is t o be t r a n s m i t t e d along with PCM
T L M and v o i c e d a t a , the F M - 1 output is supplied to the USBE. T h i s mode
p e r m i t s the g r e a t e r bandwidth which is r e q u i r e d f o r t r a n s m i s s i o n of this
data.
T h e r e a r e t w o e m e r g e n c y m o d e s ; e m e r g e n c y voice and e m e r g e n c y
key, s e l e c t e d by the S- BAND - EMERC switch and used to p e r m i t e m e r g e n c y
t r a n s m i s s i o n of voice o r code o v e r the USBE with the P M P shutdown. With
the S-BAND - EMERG switch i n the c e n t e r ( O F F ) position, the PWR - P M P
switch c o n t r o l s the application of power to the P M P . However, with the
S-BAND - EMERC switch s e t to e i t h e r VOICE o r KEY, a - c power is
r e m o v e d f r o m the P M P . In the KEY position, a s e p a r a t e 28-volt d - c
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s o u r c e is used to enable the e m e r g e n c y key network only, which p e r m i t s
a 512-kc s i g n a l f r o m the C T E to b e keyed by the P T T key i n the c o b r a
cable. T h i s signal is applied to the P M input of the USBE. In the VOICE
position, voice s i g n a l s f r o m the audio c e n t e r equipment a r e routed d i r e c t l y
through the P M P and supplied to the F M - 2 ( e m e r g e n c y v o i c e ) input of the
USBE.
T h e following m a t r i x shows the switching configurations of the
S-band s y s t e m i n several o p e r a t i o n a l modes.

P M P Inputs
Source

Application

R e a l - t i m e PCM
TLM

P C M T L M equipment

T r a n s m i s s i o n to M S F N via
USBE or V H F / F M t r a n s m i t t e r

Video

TV equipment

T r a n s m i s s i o n t o M S F N via
USBE

Voice

Audio c e n t e r
equipment

T r a n s m i s s i o n to MSFN via
USBE

Recorded PCM TLL

DSE

T r a n s m i s s i o n t o MSFN v i a
USBE o r V H F / F M t r a n s m i t t e r

512-kc s q u a r e wave

CTE

CW t r a n s m i s s i o n t o MSFN

Signal Type

during e m e r g e n c y key mode


512-kc s q u a r e wave

Mission

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S u b c a r r i e r f o r t r a n s m i s s i o n of

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Detection of up-data r e c e i v e d
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s u b c a r rier

USBE

Detection of up-voice r e c e i v e d
f r o m M S F N v i a USBE

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2. 8 . 3 . 2. 6

Data S t o r a g e Equipment (DSE).


T h e DSE (figure 2 . 8 - 1O)is a t h r e e - s p e e d , 1 4 - t r a c k m a g n e t i c t a p e
r e c o r d e r and r e p r o d u c e r located i n the LEB. It is used to s t o r e d a t a during
p h a s e s of the m i s s i o n which inhibit o r p r e v e n t the s u c c e s s f u l t r a n s m i s s i o n
of this d a t a t o the MSFN. Data c a n be r e c o r d e d i n p a r a l l e l on five digital
channels, and played back d u r i n g a l a t e r p h a s e of the m i s s i o n f o r t r a n s m i s s i o n to the MSFN. Each r e e l contains 2250 f e e t of one-inch-wide, magnetic,
Mylar tape.
T h e P C M T L M d a t a is obtained f r o m the PCM T L M equipment as a
s i n g l e serial pulse t r a i n a t a high b i t - r a t e of 51. 2 KBPS o r a low b i t - r a t e
of 1. 6 KBPS, depending on the P C M T L M mode. In the DSE, a s e r i a l - t o p a r a l l e l c o n v e r t e r c i r c u i t c o n v e r t s this signal into four p a r a l l e l digital
channels, each of which a s a r e s u l t i n g p u l s e repetition r a t e ( P R R ) of only
12.8 KBPS o r 0 . 4 KBPS (one-fourth of the original PRR). The P C M T L M
equipment a l s o f u r n i s h e s a 51.2-kc o r 1. 6-kc s q u a r e wave timing signal to
the DSE, which is a l s o divided by four. T h e s e five s i g n a l s , the four
channels of P C M T L M and the clock signal, a r e amplified by the five digit a l r e c o r d a m p l i f i e r s and f e d t o the digital r e c o r d heads. Only one analog
channel, the 25-kc r e f e r e n c e and timing s i g n a l f r o m the FQR, is scheduled
f o r u s e onSCO12.
During playback, the playback h e a d s pick up the r e c o r d e d d a t a and
p r e s e n t i t t o the d i g i t a l playback a m p l i f i e r s . T h e four p a r a l l e l channels of
r e c o r d e d digital d a t a and the clock s i g n a l divided by f o u r a r e picked up by
the five digital playback h e a d s and p r e s e n t e d to the five digital playback
a m p l i f i e r s . T h e amplified s i g n a l s a r e then routed to the p a r a l l e l - t o - s e r i a l
c o n v e r t e r and the r e p r o d u c e module. T h e f o u r digital s i g n a l s a r e converted
back to a s i n g l e serial pulse t r a i n which is fed to the P M P equipment. The
b i t - r a t e of t h i s output will always be 51. 2 KBPS, even if the r e c o r d e d d a t a
w a s originally 1. 6 KBPS. T h i s is due to d i f f e r e n t s p e e d s used i n r e c o r d i n g
and reproducing. T h e 51. 2 KBPS high b i t - r a t e PCM s i g n a l is r e c o r d e d a t
15 i n c h e s p e r second ( i p s ) and played back a t the s a m e speed. The low bitr a t e s i g n a l of 1. 6 KBPS i s r e c o r d e d a t 3. 75 i p s , however, and played back
a t 120 i p s , a n i n c r e a s e of 32 t i m e s . T h i s i n c r e a s e s the 1 . 6 KBPS P R R to
51. 2 KBPS.
T h e DSE is a bidirectional m a c h i n e with a tape t r a n s p o r t m e c h a n i s m
capable of f o r w a r d o r r e v e r s e o p e r a t i o n a t any of t h r e e s p e e d s : 3.75 i p s
(low speed), 15 i p s ( n o r m a l speed), and 120 i p s (high speed). The low
s p e e d of 3. 75 i p s i s used only to r e c o r d low b i t - r a t e P C M T L M data. The
DSE playback e l e c t r o n i c s is automatically d i s a b l e d whenever this speed is
s e l e c t e d . T h e n o r m a l s p e e d of 15 i p s is used to r e c o r d and play back high
b i t - r a t e P C M T L M data. The high s p e e d of 120 i p s i s used f o r f a s t dump
of the low b i t - r a t e P C M TLM d a t a which was r e c o r d e d a t 3.75 ips. The
high s p e e d is a l s o used f o r f a s t f o r w a r d o r r e v e r s e rewinding. Maximum
o p e r a t i n g t i m e s , t o r e c o r d o r play back the e n t i r e 2250 feet of tape, a r e a s
follows: 2 h o u r s a t the low speed of 3. 75 i p s , 30 minutes a t the n o r m a l
s p e e d of 15 i p s , and 3 . 7 5 m i n u t e s at t h e high s p e e d of 120 ips.

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SYSTEMS DATA
T a p e speed and d i r e c t i o n a r e controlled by the T A P E RECORDER S P E E D and - F W D / O F F / R E V switches on MDC-20. Other T A P E
RECORDER s w i t c h e s a r e the RECORD/PLAY switch which selects the
r e c o r d o r playback mode, and the PLAY switch which s e l e c t s t h e type of
d a t a t o be reproduced. T h e PLAY switch h a s two positions: P C M and
NORM. In e i t h e r position, only P C M T L M d a t a is r e p r o d u c e d and routed
to the P M P equipment. The S-BAND - VOICE
T A P E s w i t c h m u s t be s e t
to T A P E before the T A P E RECORDER - PLAY switch b e c o m e s e f b c t i v e .
T h e T L M INPUTS - P C M switch a l s o affects tape r e c o r d e r operation when
recording. T h e i n t e r l o c k c i r c u i t i n the DSE s y s t e m c o n t r o l logic, which
p r e v e n t s s e l e c t i o n of conflicting o p e r a t i o n a l m o d e s , locks the tape s p e e d a t
15 i p s ( n o r m a l ) when the T L M INPUTS- P C M switch is set t o HIGH. When
s e t t o LOW, the tape s p e e d is locked a t 3.75 ips. T h e p r o p e r c o n t r o l s w i t c h
configuration f o r all DSE m o d e s is shown i n the table a t the end of this
paragraph.

A n end-of-tape s e n s i n g c i r c u i t in the DSE automatically r e m o v e s


power f r o m the tape d r i v e m e c h a n i s m and e l e c t r o n i c c i r c u i t s when the end
of the tape is reached.
S u i t <h P u a t l i o n s

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IS

p l a y e d back At high s p e e d a n d ' o n t a i n r d h i y h bit rdtr data. I h r pldv b a c k dat.< * i l l

5.

I1 a FWD or R E V c o m m a n d <only i s y i v c n to
srlrcred (prelerablv

PLAY1 b e t o r c

intl>dic a

tie nu

pi.*) b d c k d . l l . s

r - u l n d . t h e r e u i l l bc no tape

, ~ ~ . * ~ l . n l11,
>lc
rhr

mv11u11

tranSr,,ittt.r%

c.<rbled
%'

rl,l)m

8 1 ,

st

o,.

tape w i l l m o i v

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2 . 8.3. 2 . 7

Flight Qualification R e c o r d e r (FQR).


The FQR is a 1 4 - t r a c k m a g n e t i c tape r e c o r d e r which is used to r e c o r d
c e r t a i n flight qualification m e a s u r e m e n t s d u r i n g c r i t i c a l p h a s e s of the mis sion. (See f i g u r e 2.8-11. ) T h i s d a t a will be u s e d f o r postflight a n a l y s i s
only; the FQR h a s no in-flight playback o r t r a n s m i s s i o n capability. It will
be. activated i n a r e c o r d mode during the a s c e n t and e n t r y p h a s e s of the
m i s s i o n and during SPS burns.
Flight qualification d a t a is r e c o r d e d i n analog f o r m . (Digital d a t a
cannot be r e c o r d e d on the F Q R . ) Two r e c o r d i n g t r a c k s (one r e c o r d head
in each of two r e c o r d - h e a d s t a c k s ) a r e used f o r r e f e r e n c e and t i m e code
r e c o r d i n g . T o a c c o m p l i s h this, . a n elapsed t i m e code g e n e r a t o r is used to
modulate a narrow-band VCO. The output of the VCO is then m i x e d with the
output of a 50 kc r e f e r e n c e o s c i l l a t o r . T h i s c o m p o s i t e s i g n a l is p r e s e n t e d
to e a c h of the two r e c o r d heads through two d i r e c t r e c o r d a m p l i f i e r s .
T h e FQR o p e r a t e s at a r e c o r d speed of 15 i p s and a rewind s p e e d of
120 ips. . T h e 15 i p s r e c o r d speed allows a t o t a l of 30 m i n u t e s r e c o r d i n g
t i m e p e r reel of tape. Because t h e r e a r e no provisions f o r c r e w m e m b e r s
to change tape reels during the m i s s i o n , the FQR m u s t be used c o n s e r v atively. Normally, the rewind function will not b e used u n l e s s i t is r e q u i r e d
to back the tape up to the beginning during prelaunch a c t i v i t i e s . End-of-tape
s e n s i n g i s provided, which will automatically halt the tape motion and r e m o v e
power f r o m the e l e c t r o n i c c i r c u i t s when the end of the tape is r e a c h e d in
, e i t h e r direction.
C r e w m a n c o n t r o l of the FQR is provided by the FLIGHT QUAL RCDR.
3-positibn toggle switch on MDC-19. In the S T O P position, all a - c and d - c
power is removed. Placing the switch to RECORD a c t i v a t e s all e l e c t r o n i c
c i r c u i t r y and the tape t r a n s p o r t m e c h a n i s m , which m o v e s the tape f o r w a r d
a t 15 ips. The REWIND position a c t i v a t e s the tape t r a n s p o r t m e c h a n i s m to
move the tape backward a t 120 ips.
T h e m e a s u r e m e n t n u m b e r s and n a m e s of the p a r a m e t e r s s t o r e d i n
the FQR a r e p r e s e n t e d i n the following l i s t . T h i s does not include the two
FQR channels utilized f o r s t o r a g e of r e f e r e n c e and timing code storage.

Me as u r e ment
Number

CG 2010

CG 2030 V
CG 2050 V
CK 0004 A
CK 0005 A

Identity

X P I P A output, i n phase
Y P I P A output, in phase

Z PIPA output, in phase


L i n e a r a c c e l e r a t i o n s t r u c t u r e X axis A
L i n e a r a c c e l e r a t i o n s t r u c t u r e Y axis A

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SYSTEMS DATA

I
I >
I'
I

REFERENCE
OSCILLATOR

vco

F":
FLIGHT
QUAL
INSTR

50 K C
REFERENCE
OSCILLATOR

MIXER
L

ANALOG
INPUTS (9)

-T/C

F r m:

TELCOMNON ESS
SWITCH

HEADS

----WIDEBAND
VCO'S

9 CHANNELS

TRANSPORT
MECHANISM

CONTROL
LOGIC

VOLTAGE
REGULATOR

RECORD

RECORD
AMPL

I
I
I

BUS

I CHANNEL

NARROWBAND
VCO'S

28 VDC

TI NSTRUMENTSi
PAM XMTR
NON ESS

1 CHANNEL

----_

FLIGHT
QUAL RCDR
(MDC-19)
RECORD

FfiFN-

RECORD
AMPL

.--t,

NON

AMPL

LOW-FREQ
ANALOG
INPUTS (3)

OSCILLATOR

TIME
CODE
GENERATOR

I
I
I

l!

DIRECT
RECORD
AMPL'S

MIXER

To:

ELECTRONIC
CI RCUl TS

--J

POWER
SUPPLY

W
llEI5-04

SM-24-8548

F i g u r e 2. 8 - 11.

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SYSTEMS DATA
Measurement
Number
CK
CR
CR
CR
CR
CR
CR
2. 8. 3. 2. 8

0006
0514
0520
0623
0624
0625
0626

Identity

L i n e a r a c c e l e r a t i o n s t r u c t u r e Z axis A
CCW r o l l engine p r e s s u r e , s y s t e m A
CCW r o l l engine p r e s s u r e , s y s t e m B
Fuel line pressure, system A
Fuel line pressure, s y s t e m B
Oxidizer l i n e p r e s s u r e , s y s t e m A
Oxidizer line p r e s s u r e , s y s t e m B

P
P
P
P
P
P

Up-Data Link (UDL) Equipment.


The function of the UDL equipment is to r e c e i v e , verify, and d i s t r i b u t e
digital up-dating information s e n t to the S / C by the MSFN a t v a r i o u s t i m e s
throughout the m i s s i o n t o up-date o r change the s t a t u s of o p e r a t i o n a l s y s t e m s . The UDL (figure 2. 8-12) c o n s i s t s of a UHF-FM r e c e i v e r , a t r a n s i s t o r
mode switch, detecting and decoding c i r c u i t r y , a buffer s t o r a g e unit, output
relay d r i v e r s , and a power supply. The UDL provides the m e a n s f o r MSFN
to update the AGC, the C T E , and t o s e l e c t c e r t a i n vehicle functions.
Two operational m o d e s a r e possible: UHF and S-band. The mode
n o r m a l l y used is UHF. In this mode, the incoming 450-mc up-data c a r r i e r
is r e c e i v e d by the VHF omni-antenna equipment and fed to the UHF r e c e i v e r
i n the UDL. The intelligence is detected f r o m the c a r r f e r and routed
through the mode switch t o the sub-bit d e t e c t o r , which c o n v e r t s i t to a
serial digital signal. The digital output f r o m the sub-bit d e t e c t o r is fed to
the remaining- UDL c i r c u i t r y , which s t o r e s and checks the digital
data,
d e t e r m i n e s the p r o p e r destination of the d a t a , and p r o c e s s e s i t to the
a p p r o p r i a t e S / C s y s t e m o r equipment.
R e a l - t i m e commands f r o m the r e a l - t i m e command ( R T C ) d r i v e r s
a r e supplied to the UDL RTC r e l a y boxwhich contains four, RTC,
2-position, latching r e l a y s . Thus eight r e a l - t i m e commands a r e possible:
four " s e t " commands and f o u r " r e s e t " commands. The c h a r t o n the
following page lists the eight c o m m a n d s by n u m b e r and function.
The S-band up-data mode can be s e l e c t e d when the USBE is in o p e r a tion. In this mode, the UHF r e c e i v e r i n the UDL is deactivated and i t s
function is r e p l a c e d by the USBE r e c e i v e r and the PMP. Up-data i n f o r m a tion can be t r a n s m i t t e d to the S / C within the 2-kmc S-band signal. When
this signal is received by the USBE receiv.er; the 70-kc s u b c a r r i e r containing the up-data information is e x t r a c t e d and s e n t to the up-data
d i s c r i m i n a t o r in the P M P . The r e s u l t i n g composite audio frequency signal
is routed to the sub-bit d e t e c t o r i n the UDL.
T h e r e a r e t h r e e e x t e r n a l c o n t r o l s f o r the UDL equipment. One is the
three-position, center-off, UP-DATA switch on IMDC-20. When s e t to the

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UDL Rral-Time Conimands

UDL
Command

Aclion

Relay

MDC-LO
SW PositLon

Rcsulls

00

Deactivates s y s t e m A
abort request lighl

K I (RESET)

MIX-3

01

Aclivalrs system A
abort request light

K I (SET)

MUC-3 turns on abort lighl.

OL

Effect on C-band
equlpmcnl operation
determined by position
of C-band s w i t c h on
MDL-20

K i (RESET)

03

Turns C-band equipmen1 on ~n 2-pulr?


mode

K3 (SETI

C-BAND
1 PULSE

C-band cqvipmenl cont,nut-s to


oprratP in I-pulbr mode.

OFF

(:-band

L PULSE

C-band equipment continues


oprrate rn 2-pulse mode.

C-BAND
1 PULSE

C-band equipment continues to


operate but swLlrhea to 2-puIsr
mode.

OFF

E n r r g i r r r C-band equipment
which o p r r a t ~ stn 2-pulbc

2 PULSE

So r f l r c l

VHF-FM

N o d e c l on
L ransmitlrr.

vqulpmrnl n . m d ~ n s011.
IO

mode.

04

05

EIIecl on VHF-FM
transmission of PCM
data drtermined by
position of VHF-FMONlOFF and T L M
INPUTS-HICH/LOW
s w i t c h e s on MDC-LO

K 4 (RESET)

Turns VHF-FM
t r a n s m u t e r on and
changes bit r a t e f r o m
low lo hLgh

K 4 (SETI

ON

on

C-band o p e r a t i o n .
VHF-FM

OFF

K O r f f r c l on VHF-FM
t r a n s m ~ l trr.

1 LM INPUTS
PCM HIGH

PC.M TLM remains

LOW

PCM TLM output

VHF-FM

S o effect on VHF-FM
t ran s m L I t~ r.

ON

OFF

LI

in 51.L KItS.

1.6 KBS.

Energiir, VHF-FM
1ransmilte r .

TLM INPUTS
PCM HIGH

Yo ? l f e r l

LOW

S u t l c h r s f r o m 1 . 6 K D 5 lo
51. 2 K D S .

on bi: r a l c

VOTE If data 11 bemg rrcordrd.


1 E E w t l l automatically a t o p 11
TAPE RECORD-SPEED > u t i ( h
I) riot poaitionrd 10 111<,11.
Ob

Deactivates s y s t e m B
abort request l i g h t

KL ( R E S E T )

Activates bystem B
r.-qucst lrghl

K L (5ET)

M i>c
-3

abort

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---

RCVR

To

6V

DET d DECODER

To

RET

BV

6V

-6V

RET

I GREQUEST
ORT

POWER

SUPPLY
light

1
I

SYSTEM8

I
UP-DATA

S-YND
OFF
UHF

L
FLIGHT &
POSTUNDING

nus

RESET

O2

GROUP4

++m wc

7.5A

.r--

VHF-FM
XMTR

+26 VDC

RESET

NOTES.

I.

A l l RTC Iolching relays

2.

o r e h o r n in ns.1 m i l i o n
All r r i t c h a am on

UP T L M
CMD
(MDC-19)

To

MDC-20 d e s o t h e w i m
indicrrtd.

All

windings

F i g u r e 2 . 8 - 12.

Basic Date

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UHF position, the UHF up-data mode is s e l e c t e d and 28-volt d - c power is
applied to the UDL power supply. T h e S-BAND position a l s o applies
28-volt d - c power, but s e l e c t s the S-band up-data m o d e and d e a c t i v a t e s the
U H F / F M r e c e i v e r . Another control, located on MDC-19, is the twoposition spring-loaded U P T L M CMD switch. When s e t m o m e n t a r i l y to
the RESET position, all " r e s e t " c o m m a n d s l i s t e d i n the UDL real time
c o m m a n d s c h a r t a r e commanded.
T h i s nullifies all r ' s e t " c o m m a n d s
which have been r e c e i v e d f r o m the MSFN. An U P T L M - ACCEPT/BLOCK
s w i t c h (MDC-14) is a l s o provided which enables the c r e w to p e r m i t o r p r e vent G&N up-data f r o m affecting the guidance c o m p u t e r .
2.8.3. 2. 9

C e n t r a l T i m i n g Equipment (CTE).
The C T E p r o v i d e s p r e c i s i o n s q u a r e wave timing pulses of s e v e r a l
f r e q u e n c i e s to t i m e - c o r r e l a t e all S / C t i m e - s e n s i t i v e functions. It a l s o
. g e n e r a t e s and s t o r e s the r e a l - t i m e day, h o u r , minute, and second t i m e f r o m - l a u n c h ( T F L ) in binary-coded d e c i m a l (BCD) f o r m a t f o r d i s p l a y and
t r a n s m i s s i o n to the M S F N . (See f i g u r e 2. 8-13. )
In the p r i m a r y o r n o r m a l mode of operation, the Apollo guidance
c o m p u t e r (AGC) p r o v i d e s a 1024-kc s y n c p u l s e to the C T E . This autom a t i c a l l y s y n c h r o n i z e s the C T E with the AGC and p r o v i d e s a stability of
iZ x
p a r t s i n 14 d a y s . In the event of s y n c pulse f a i l u r e , the C T E
a u t o m a t i c a l l y switches to the s e c o n d a r y mode of operation with no t i m e
l a p s e and o p e r a t e s using i t s own c r y s t a l o s c i l l a t o r a t a s t a b i l i t y r e d u c e d
to iZ. 2 x
p a r t s i n 5 days.
T h e CTEocontains two power supplies f o r redundancy. Each one i s
supplied f r o m a different power s o u r c e and through s e p a r a t e c i r c u i t
b r e a k e r s . T h e s e c i r c u i t b r e a k e r s , CENTRAL TIMING S Y S - MN A and
- MN B on M b C - 2 2 , provide the only e x t e r n a l m e a n s of c o n t r o l f o r the
CTE. The two power supplies provide p a r a l l e l 6-volt d - c outputs, e i t h e r
one of which is sufficient to power the C T E .
The timing s i g n a l s g e n e r a t e d b y the C T E , and t h e i r applications, a r e
l i s t e d in the CTE Outputs c h a r t .
C T E Outputs
Purpose

Signal

Des tination

512-kc
s q u a r e wave

PCM TLM
equipment

Synchronization of i n t e r n a l clock

PMP

Modulating s i g n a l f o r S-band e m e r g e n c y key


transmission

equipment
6.4-kc
s q u a r e wave

EPS
inverters
(thee)

Synchronization of 400-cycle a - c power

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SYSTEMS DATA

TIMING
MONITOR

CENTRAL TIMING EQUIPMENT

From:

AGC

PULSE FAIL DETECTOR

512 K C
PMP

1024 KC

SYNC

'

+PCM/TLM
EQUIP

512 K C

--}

5.4 K C

+
4 KC

BUS A

ACPOWER
INVERTERS

OUTPUT
BUFFER
tMPLI Fl ERS

--* scs

POWER SUPPLY
28 VDC

PP
I

5 A MN A

D-C M A I N

0 CPS

+EVENT
TIMER

I CPS

28 VDC

---* PCM/TLM
EQUl P

START/STOP EXCITATION
UP DATA
EQUl PMENT

2661T TIME
ACCUMULATORSEC. M I N , HR, DAY

TIMING PULSE TRAINS 6 RESET

'
1
ECS (ONE IO SEC
PULSE PER IO M I N )

CENTRAL
TIMING

SM-?A-S65E

F i g u r e 2. 8-13.

Central T i m i n g E q u i p m e n t

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SYSTEMS DATA
Signal

2 . 8 . 3 . 2 . 10

Destination

Purpose

4-kc
s q u a r e wave

scs

Synchronization of X-axis a c c e l e r o m e t e r
integrator

10-cps
s q u a r e wave

Displays

Digital event t i m e r

1 cps

PCM TLM
e quipmen t

Synchronization of s u b f r a m e of P C M d a t a ,
Displays, and T - T i m e r

DC

PCM T L M
equipment

P u l s e - f a i l detection and indication.


(Sampling r a t e equals 10 s a m p l e s / s e c ,
5p s e c p u l s e duration. )

Binary
coded
decimal
time code

P C M TLM
equipment

P r o v i d e s t i m e code d a t a to T L M in BCD
f o r m a t ( T L M m e a s u r e m e n t No. CT0142F,
C T-GM5 32 bit).

1 pulse p e r
10 m i n u t e s

ECS

Supplies pulse e v e r y 10 m i n u t e s to ECS


c i r c u i t r y which opens a solenoid f o r 10
seconds i n e v e r y 10 m i n u t e s to r e m o v e
water f r o m space suits.

Voice R e c o r d e r s
Two voice r e c o r d e r s have been provided to enable the c r e w m e m b e r s
to k e e p a v o i c e log of m i s s i o n a c t i v i t e s . Both units a r e mounted in the
right-hand equipment b a y , one in a n o p e r a t i n g condition and the o t h e r
stowed. Changeover to the inoperative r e c o r d e r is m a d e by changing the
e l e c t r i c a l power connector.
E a c h tape r e c o r d e r provides 450 feet of 114-inch tape which o p e r a t e s
a t a speed of 0 . 6 i n c h e s p e r second. T h e u s e of tape r e v e r s a l , a u t o m a t i c
head switching, and four individual r e c o r d i n g heads provide ten h o u r s of
usable r e c o r d i n g t i m e p e r t a p e r e c o r d e r . The i n f o r m a t i o n contained on
the tape cannot be dumped d u r i n g flight but m u s t be played back utilizing
suitable GSE.
T o r e a d y the connected voice r e c o r d e r f o r operation, the following
switch positions m u s t be s e l e c t e d : the RCDR/HF switch t o T / R (MDC-13,
- 2 3 , - 2 6 ) , the i n t e r c o m switch t o T / R , the H F power switch to O F F
(MDC-20), and the mode s e l e c t o r to SSB o r AM. (See figure 2 . 8-14. )
Actual activation of the voice r e c o r d e r is p o s s i b l e t h r e e ways: two c o r r e c t ;
one wrong. T h e f i r s t c o r r e c t activation path h a s the POWER switch a t
P T T (MDC-13, - 2 3 , - 2 6 ) and the P T T pushbutton on the c o b r a cable
d e p r e s s e d . The o t h e r c o r r e c t method of activation r e q u i r e s the POWER
switch to b e a t V O X and the V O X c i r c u i t enabled o r the P T T pushbutton

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FORWARDREVERSE

I
I
I
I

SENSORS

I +I7 VDC

I I
I
I

*rI
I

I
I

I
I

SWITCH

I
I

To: HF

TRAN SCEl VE R
TRANSMITRECEIVE KEYING
RELAY

I
I
I

-5 VDC +I2 VDC


SIGNAL CONDITIONER
ELECTRONICS

I
I

y-]

MIXER

VOX SENS

VOICE
RECORDER

I
I
i

vco
TIME CODED DATA FROM

TELECOIMUNICATIONS
GROUP 4
+28 vDC ,Ao
FLIGHT AND
POSTLANDING
BUS

NOTE:

IO

(MDC- 22)

MDAS TIMING GENERATOR

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
GROUP 1

- * A

BUS I
115 VAC

39

AC I

m-

2A
BUS 2
115 VAC
3 9 400-

(MDC-22)

ONLY C O M W N D PILOT AUDIO CENTER MODULE AND CONTROLS ARE INDICATED.

SM-24-955C

F i g u r e 2.8-14.

Voice Tape R e c o r d e r

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_SYSTEMS DATA
~

~~

d e p r e s s e d . The connected voice t a p e r e c o r d e r c a n be i n a d v e r t e n t l y a c t i v a t e d


by positioning t h e H F m o d e s w i t c h to BCN (MDC-20). T h i s would continuo u s l y r u n t h e connected voice t a p e r e c o r d e r until i t used up i t s tape. A
VOICE RECORD flag i n d i c a t o r (MDC- 19) will d i s p l a y the s t r i p e d a r e a when
r e c o r d i n g is i n p r o g r e s s . The i n d i c a t o r g r e y a r e a will be d i s p l a y e d when
voice r e c o r d i n g is not i n p r o g r e s s o r the t a p e supply h a s b e e n e x h a u s t e d
during recording.
The stowed voice r e c o r d e r m a y be placed i n o p e r a t i n g condition by
moving t h e R C D R / H F switch to O F F (MDC-13, -23, and -26), removing
t h e e l e c t r i c a l c o n n e c t o r f r o m t h e e x h a u s t e d r e c o r d e r , and i n s t a l l i n g i t to
t h e c o n n e c t o r on the stowed r e c o r d e r . O p e r a t i o n i s r e s u m e d by moving t h e
R C D R / H F s w i t c h to T / R (MDC-13, -23, or -26).
NOTE To i n c l u d e t h e t i m i n g r e f e r e n c e while r e c o r d i n g
o n t h e voice t a p e r e c o r d e r , t h e MDAS MAIN POWER s w i t c h
m u s t be O N ( L E B c o m p a r t m e n t C) and the TIMER s w i t c h
m u s t be a t "NORMAL. I '
2. 8. 3. 3

R F E l e c t r o n i c s Equipment Group.
The R F e l e c t r o n i c s equipment g r o u p i n c l u d e s all T / C equipment which
functions as R F t r a n s m i t t e r s or r e c e i v e r s . The antenna u s e d by t h i s equipm e n t a r e mentioned only b r i e f l y i n t h i s p a r a g r a p h . M o r e i n f o r m a t i o n on the
a n t e n n a s c a n be found i n t h e p a r a g r a p h o n antenna equipment.

2.8. 3. 3 . 1

VHF/AM T r a n s m i t t e r - R e c e i v e r Equipment.
The VHF/AM t r a n s m i t t e r - r e c e i v e r equipment ( f i g u r e 2 . 8 - 1 5 ) p r o v i d e s
the p r i m a r y m e a n s f o r in-flight voice c o m m u n i c a t i o n s with t h e MSFN. It is
contained i n t h e s a m e e l e c t r o n i c s package as t h e VHF r e c o v e r y beacon
e q u i p m e n t , i n t h e LEB.

Two m o d e s of o p e r a t i o n are p o s s i b l e : s i m p l e x and duplex. The


s i m p l e x mode will n o r m a l l y be utilized. The duplex mode w i l l be u s e d on
f u t u r e m i s s i o n s f o r EVA and LEM c o m m u n i c a t i o n s . During r e c o v e r y , t h e
t r a n s m i t t e r c a n be utilized as a backup VHF r e c o v e r y beacon by holding
down t h e P T T key.
The t r a n s m i t t e r o p e r a t e s a t 296.8 m c i n both o p e r a t i o n a l m o d e s . The
The r e c e i v e 1 f r o n t end o p e r a t e s a t
r e c e i v e r c o n t a i n s two "front e n d s .
296. 8 m c and is u s e d f o r s i m p l e x o p e r a t i o n s . F o r dupiex o p e r a t i o n s , the
r e c e i v e 2 f r o n t end, which o p e r a t e s a t 259. 7 m c , is s e l e c t e d .
The VHF/AM t r a n s m i t t e r - r e c e i v e r is c o n t r o l l e d by the VHF-AM cont r o l s o n MDC-20. The T / R / O F F / R E C s w i t c h a c t i v a t e s t h e t r a n s m i t t e r and
r e c e i v e r when i n t h e T / R position; the REC position a c t i v a t e s the r e c e i v e r
a l o n e ; the O F F position r e m o v e s p o w e r f r o m both. Simplex o r duplex
o p e r a t i o n i s s e l e c t e d by placing t h e RCVR switch to 1 o r 2, r e s p e c t i v e l y .
The r e m a i n i n g , thumbwheel-type SQUELCH c o n t r o l c a n be r o t a t e d up or
down to i n c r e a s e o r d e c r e a s e the s e n s i t i v i t y o f t h e s q u e l c h g a t e .
Audio to and f r o m t h e VHF-AM is c o n t r o l l e d by the V H F - A M - T / R /
O F F / R E C switch on MDC-13, -23, -26. Voice t r a n s m i s s i o n is p o s s i b l e
when t h i s s w i t c h is a t T / R , the POWER s w i t c h is at P T T , the c o b r a c a b l e
P T T / C W s w i t c h is at P T T and the P T T key is p r e s s e d .
NOTE The POWER s w i t c h c a n a l s o be a t VOX, but a c t u a l
keying of t h e VHF/AM m u s t be via t h e P T T c i r c u i t .
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The VHF p o r t i o n of the u p p e r o r l o w e r SCIN antenna is u s e d d u r i n g
flight. VHF r e c o v e r y antenna No. 2 i s u s e d d u r i n g r e c o v e r y . Antenna
s e l e c t i o n i s m a d e with the VHF ANTENNA switch on MDC-20.

2. 8. 3. 3. 2

H F T r a n s c e i v e r Equipment.
The H F t r a n s c e i v e r equipment ( f i g u r e 2. 8 - 1 6 ) is t h e p r i m a r y m e a n s to
a i d r e c o v e r y o p e r a t i o n s d u r i n g t h e postlanding p h a s e of the m i s s i o n by p r o viding long - r a n g e , s i m p l e x , voice c o m m u n i c a t i o n s and beyond line -of - sight
d i r e c t i o n finding c a p a b i l i t i e s . It is contained i n the s a m e e l e c t r o n i c s packa g e as the VHF-FM t r a n s m i t t e r equipment i n the LEB.
The H F t r a n s c e i v e r equipment is c o n t r o l l e d by the RECOVERY-HF
s w i t c h e s o n MDC-20. The O N / O F F s w i t c h , when p l a c e d to ON, connects
d - c p o w e r to the t r a n s c e i v e r . The SSB/BCN/AM s w i t c h i s used to s e l e c t
t h e o p e r a t i o n a l mode. T h r e e m o d e s of o p e r a t i o n a r e a v a i l a b l e ; single s i d e band (SSB), beacon (BCN), and a m p l i t u d e modulation (AM). The BCN mode
is used to t r a n s m i t a n unmodulated, continuous wave, d i r e c t i o n finding
beacon. The SSB and AM m o d e s a r e used f o r l o n g - r a n g e , s i m p l e x , voice
c o m m u n i c a t i o n s . The o p e r a t i n g f r e q u e n c y is 10. 006 m c f o r the t r a n s m i t t e r
and r e c e i v e r i n all m o d e s .
The audio c e n t e r equipment s u p p l i e s the audio input to the m o d u l a t o r i n
t h e t r a n s l a t o r module and a c c e p t s the d e t e c t e d audio s i g n a l f r o m t h e r e c e i v e r
module of the t r a n s c e i v e r . The H F t r a n s m i t t e r i s keyed by VOX o r P T T .
The H F r e c o v e r y antenna is used f o r t r a n s m i s s i o n and r e c e p t i o n and
will be deployed a f t e r touchdown a s p a r t of the postlanding s e q u e n c e of
o p e r a t i o n s . The t r a n s c e i v e r m u s t not be o p e r a t k d p r i o r to antenna deployment o r damage may occur.

2. 8. 3 . 3. 3

V H F / F M T r a n s m i t t e r Equipment.
The s o l e function of t h e V H F / F M t r a n s m i t t e r equipment ( f i g u r e 2 . 8 - 1 7 )
i s to t r a n s m i t PCM TLM d a t a to t h e MSFN. T h e s e d a t a a r e supplied to the
V H F / F M t r a n s m i t t e r by t h e P M P i n t h e f o r m of a 3-volt p - p pulsating d - c ,
modulating s i g n a l a t a r a t e of 51, 200 b i t s p e r second ( b p s ) o r 1600 bps. The
bit r a t e depends o n the P C M r a t e s e l e c t e d .

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The nominal ( c e n t e r ) f r e q u e n c y of t h e e m i t t e d R F c a r r i e r is 237.8 m c .


B e c a u s e the t r a n s m i t t e r is f r e q u e n c y modulated, the 3-volt p - p modulating
s i g n a l c a u s e s a f r e q u e n c y d e v i a t i o n of *125 kc. The r e s u l t i n g 10-watt R F
output i s fed to the VHF p o r t i o n of the VHF/2-KMC SCIN a n t e n n a s .
The only e x t e r n a l c o n t r o l f o r t h e V H F / F M t r a n s m i t t e r equipment i s
the VHF-FM - O N / O F F switch o n MDC-20 which e n e r g i z e s a r e l a y i n the
t r a n s m i t t e r , applying a - c p o w e r to the equipment. If the switch is s e t to
O F F , the V H F / F M t r a n s m i t t e r c a n b e a c t i v a t e d f r o m the MSFN by a r e a l t i m e command via the UDL equipment,

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2 . 8. 3. 3. 4

Unified S-Band Equipment (USBE).


The USBE (figure 2.8-18) c o n s i s t s of a r e c e i v e r , t r a n s m i t t e r , and
power supply contained i n a single e l e c t r o n i c s package in the l o w e r equipm e n t bay. Although p r i m a r i l y designed f o r d e e p - s p a c e communications,
the USBE will be t e s t e d o n t h i s m i s s i o n and u s e d a s backup f o r in-flight
voice c o m m u n i c a t i o n s , t r a c k i n g a n d ranging, t r a n s m i s s i o n of P C M data,
and r e c e p t i o n of up-data. T h e USBE a l s o p r o v i d e s the s o l e m e a n s f o r
t r a n s m i s s i o n of TV
The USBE tracking method employed is the two-way o r double-doppler
method. I n t h i s technique, a s t a b l e c a r r i e r of known frequency is t r a n s m i t t e d t o the S I C w h e r e i t i s r e c e i v e d by the phase-locked r e c e i v e r , m u l t i plied by a known r a t i o , and then r e t r a n s m i t t e d to the MSFN for comparison.
B e c a u s e of t h i s capability, t h e USBE is a l s o r e f e r r e d to as the S-band
t r a n s p o n d e r . F r o m the double-doppler t r a c k i n g method, S / C velocity,
. a c c e l e r a t i o n , and r a n g e c a n be d e t e r m i n e d ,
F o r d e t e r m i n i n g S / C range, the MSFN p h a s e - m o d u l a t e s the t r a n s m i t t e d c a r r i e r with a p s e u d o - r a n d o m n o i s e ( P R N ) binary ranging code.
T h i s code is d e t e c t e d by the S I C USBE r e c e i v e r and used t o phase-modulate
the c a r r i e r t r a n s m i t t e d to the MSFN. T h e MSFN r e c e i v e s the c a r r i e r and
m e a s u r e s the amount of t i m e d e a l y between t r a n s m i s s i o n of the code and
r e c e p t i o n of the s a m e code, t h e r e b y obtaining a n a c c u r a t e m e a s u r e m e n t of
range. Once e s t a b l i s h e d ] this r a n g e c a n be continually up-dated by the
double-doppler m e a s u r e m e n t s d i s c u s s e d e a r l i e r . The M S F N c a n a l s o
t r a n s m i t up-data c o m m a n d s and voice s i g n a l s to the S / C USBE by m e a n s
of two s u b c a r r i e r s : 7 0 kc f o r up-data and 30 kc f o r up-voice.
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The USBE r e c e i v e r is a p h a s e - t r a c k i n g r e c e i v e r that a c c e p t s a


2106.4-mc, phase-modulated R F s i g n a l containing the up-data and up-voice
s u b c a r r i e r s and a p s e u d o - r a n d o m noice ( P R N ) code when ranging is d e s i r e d .
T h i s s i g n a l is supplied to the r e c e i v e r via the d i p l e x e r in the S-band power
a m p l i f i e r equipment and p r e s e n t e d to two s e p a r a t e d e t e c t o r s : the loop
p h a s e d e t e c t o r and the ranging phase d e t e c t o r . In the ranging p h a s e
d e t e c t o r , the 9. 531-mc I F is detected; and the 70-kc up-data and 30-kc
up-voice s u b c a r r i e r s a r e e x t r a c t e d , amplified, and routed to rhe up-data
and up-voice d i s c r i m i n a t o r s in the P M P equipment. Also, when operating
i n a ranging m o d e , the P R N ranging s i g n a l i s d e r i v e d , f i l t e r e d ] and routed
to the USBE t r a n s m i t t e r a s a modulating s i g n a l input to the phase modulat o r . In the loop p h a s e d e t e c t o r , the 9. 531-mc IF s i g n a l is d e t e c t e d by
c o m p a r i n g it with the loop r e f e r e n c e frequency, The r e s u l t i n g d - c output
i s used to c o n t r o l the f r e q u e n c y of the 19. 0625-mc voltage-controlled
o s c i l l a t o r (VCO). T h e output of the VCO is used as the r e f e r e n c e frequency
f o r r e c e i v e r c i r c u i t s a s well as f o r the t r a n s m i t t e r . The r e c e i v e r i s a l s o
provided with a u t o m a t i c gain c o n t r o l (AGC) and antenna s e l e c t o r c i r c u i t r y
which a u t o m a t i c a l l y s e l e c t s the p r o p e r SCIN antenna when the S-BAND
ANTENNA switch is i n the AUTO position. T h e AGC c i r c u i t r y a l s o supplies
a signal to the S-BAND A N T S - m e t e r located on MDC-19. By o b s e r v i n g
this m e t e r and rotating the S I C , the o p t i m u m S I C attitude f o r S-band
communications c a n be attained.

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The USBE t r a n s m i t t e r is capable of t r a n s m i t t i n g a 2287. 5 - m c signal,
e i t h e r p h a s e - m o d u l a t e d o r frequency-modulated. In the P M mode, the
i n i t i a l t r a n s m i t t e r f r e q u e n c y is obtained f r o m one of two s o u r c e s : the VCO
i n the phase-locked USBE r e c e i v e r o r the a u x i l i a r y o s c i l l a t o r i n the t r a n s m i t t e r . When o p e r a t i n g i n the F M mode, the VCO o r a u x i l i a r y o s c i l l a t o r
i n i t i a l f r e q u e n c y is not multiplied and used d i r e c t l y , but is used to c o n t r o l
the f r e q u e n c y of a t h i r d o s c i l l a t o r , the F M VCO. The F M VCO is the s o u r c e
f o r the frequency-modulated 2287. 5 - m c signal.
Output m o d e and f r e q u e n c y s o u r c e a r e controlled b y the S-BAND g r o u p
of s w i t c h e s on MDC-20. The VOICE and EMERG s w i t c h e s , contained i n
t h i s group, a l s o have a n e f f e c t on P M P operation, thus e n s u r i n g compatib i l i t y between USBE and P M P m o d e s . All d a t a to be t r a n s m i t t e d by the
USBE is supplied by the PMP. Normally, the i n i t i a l t r a n s m i t t e r frequency
is obtained f r o m the r e c e i v e r VCO. In c a s e of f a i l u r e of the VCO o r
S-band PA equipment, ,the a u x i l i a r y o s c i l l a t o r c a n b e s e l e c t e d . T h i s is
done by moving the OSC switch f r o m PRIM to SEC (with the RNG/RNG
ONLY s w i t c h a t the n o r m a l , c e n t e r position) o r by placing the EMERG
s w i t c h to VOICE. If the l a t t e r is done, the P M P will provide a voice
modulating s i g n a l d i r e c t l y to the a u x i l i a r y o s c i l l a t o r .
With all t h r e e S-BAND - VOICE s w i t c h e s and the S-BAND - EMERG
switch s e t a t t h e i r c e n t e r positions, the USBE t r a n s m i t s a phase-modulated
s i g n a l containing P C M T L M and voice d a t a f r o m the P M P . Setting the RNG/
RNG ONLY switch t o RNG, e n a b l e s the PRN ranging code to be t r a n s m i t t e d
a l s o . Setting this s w i t c h to RNC ONLY, adds the PRN ranging code but
e l i m i n a t e s the P C M T L M p o r t i o n of the P M input f r o m the P M P . T h i s
m o d e ' i s used to i n c r e a s e the s t r e n g t h of the PRN ranging code r e c e i v e d b y
the MSFN. The o t h e r two S-BAND - VOICE s w i t c h e s a r e the T A P E and
the TV switches. F o r P M operation, both of t h e s e s w i t c h e s m u s t be a t t h e i r
c e n t e r , off position. Setting e i t h e r of t h e m to a n y o t h e r position changes
the USBE m o d e to F M f o r i n c r e a s e d band-width and s e l e c t s the FM-1 output
of the P M P . Thus, t h e s e f o u r switches (the t h r e e VOICE s w i t c h e s and the
EMERG s w i t c h ) are used to e s t a b l i s h the o p e r a t i o n a l mode. Only one
switch a t a t i m e m a y be placed to any position o t h e r than c e n t e r f o r p r o p e r
o p e r a t i o n of the USBE and PMP. F o r f u r t h e r d e s c r i p t i o n of P M P outputs,
r e f e r to the d i s c u s s i o n of the P M P equipment.
T h e USBE is activated by the S-BAND- XPONDER/XPONDER P W R
A M P L switch. Setting this switch to XPONDER o r XPONDER PWR A M P L
e n e r g i z e s a r e l a y that a p p l i e s 115 volts a c to the USBE power supply, which
p r o v i d e s t 1 5 volts d c and -15 volts d c outputs to the USBE t r a n s m i t t e r and
r e c e i v e r . The R F output of the USBE t r a n s m i t t e r is fed to the S-band
power a m p l i f i e r equipment. H e r e , the s i g n a l is e i t h e r bypassed d i r e c t l y
to the S-BAND ANTENNA switch o r amplified and then fed t o the S-BAND
ANTENNA switch.
2.8. 3 . 3 . 5

S-Band P o w e r Amplifier Equipment.


The S-band power a m p l i f i e r ( P A ) equipment (figure 2 . 8 - 1 9 ) is u s e d to
a m p l i f y the R F output f r o m the USBE t r a n s m i t t e r when additional s i g n a l
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s t r e n g t h is r e q u i r e d f o r adequate r e c e p t i o n of the S-band s i g n a l b y the
MSFN. It c o n s i s t s of a diplexer, a traveling-wave tube f o r amplification,
p o w e r s u p p l i e s , and the n e c e s s a r y switching r e l a y s and c o n t r o l c i r c u i t r y .
T h e S-band P A is contained i n a s i n g l e e l e c t r o n i c s package located i n the
l o w e r equipment bay.
A l l r e c e i v e d and t r a n s m i t t e d S-band s i g n a l s p a s s through the S-band
P A d i p l e x e r . T h e 2106.4-mc S-band c a r r i e r r e c e i v e d by the S / C e n t e r s
the S-band P A diplexer f r o m the S-band antenna equipment. T h e d i p l e x e r
p a s s e s the s i g n a l s t r a i g h t through to t h e USBE receiver. T h e 2287. 5 - m c
output s i g n a l f r o m the USBE t r a n s m i t t e r e n t e r s the S-band P A w h e r e it is
e i t h e r bypassed d i r e c t l y to the d i p l e x e r and out to the S-band antenna equipm e n t , o r amplified f i r s t a n d then fed to the d i p l e x e r . T h e r e a r e t h r e e
power a m p l i f i e r m o d e s of operation: bypass, low power, and high power.
Two of the S-BAND s w i t c h e s on MDC-20 a r e used to c o n t r o l the
S-band power a m p l i f i e r . Setting the XPONDER/XPONDER PWR A M P L
s w i t c h t o the XPONDER P W R A M P L position e n e r g i z e s the USBE power
supply and a p p l i e s 3 - p h a s e 115-volt a - c power to the S-band PA through
r e l a y K1 i n the c i r c u i t utilization box. T h i s a l s o a c t i v a t e s the 90-second
t i m e - d e l a y r e l a y i n the S-band PA. Upon i n i t i a l application of power, only
the low-voltage power supply is e n e r g i z e d , which applies power t o the
t r a v e l i n g wave tube h e a t e r . A f t e r 90 s e c o n d s , the R F s i g n a l f r o m the
USBE t r a n s m i t t e r is switched f r o m the bypass c i r c u i t to the a m p l i f i e r
c i r c u i t and 3-phase 115-volt a-c power i s applied t o e i t h e r the low power
o r high power s e c t i o n of the high-voltage power supply, which supplies the
c o r r e c t o p e r a t i n g v o l t a g e s to the r e m a i n i n g e l e m e n t s of the traveling-wave
tube. Selection of the low power (LOW)o r high power (HIGH) mode is
c o n t r o l l e d by the S- BAND - PWR A M P L - HIGH/LOW switch.
2.8.3.3.6

C-Band T r a n s p o n d e r Equipment
An e a r t h - b a s e d C-band t r a c k i n g a n d ranging s y s t e m is used to provide
S / C position d a t a to the MSFN during the launch, n e a r - e a r t h , and e n t r y
p h a s e s of the m i s s i o n . The function of the S / C C-band t r a n s p o n d e r equipm e n t ( f i g u r e 2. 8 - 2 0 ) is to effectively extend the r a n g e of the s y s t e m beyond
that which would b e p o s s i b l e using skin-tracking techniques only. Upon
r e c e p t i o n of a p r o p e r l y coded pulsed i n t e r r o g a t i o n f r o m the e a r t h - b a s e d
equipment at 5690 m c , the C-band t r a n s p o n d e r t r a n s m i t s a r e s p o n s e p u l s e to
the e a r t h after a 3 - m i c r o s e c o n d delay a t 5765 mc.
T h e C-band t r a n s p o n d e r contains f o u r r e c e i v e r s , a t r a n s m i t t e r , a
power supply, and a s s o c i a t e d c i r c u i t r y f o r c o m p a r i n g and decoding r e c e i v e d
s i g n a l s and switching antennas. T h e r e a r e f o u r C-band antennas, one f o r
e a c h r e c e i v e r , l o c a t e d a r o u n d the p e r i m e t e r of the command module. The
i n t e r r o g a t i o n m a y be r e c e i v e d by a n y one o r m o r e of the four antennas and
routed through c i r c u l a t o r s to the a s s o c i a t e d r e c e i v e r s . If the p u l s e s a r e
p r o p e r l y coded the c o m p a r a t o r d e t e r m i n e s which antenna received the
s t r o n g e s t s i g n a l and a c t i v a t e s the switch d r i v e r , which d r i v e s the R F

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switch to the proper antenna position. T h r e e microseconds a f t e r i n t e r r o g a tion, the t r a n s m i t t e r sends a response pulse to the selected antenna. This
3-microsecond delay gives the R F switch time to operate. It a l s o enables
MSFN personnel to simultaneously o b s e r v e the transponder reply and the
skin t r a c k reply on the s a m e visual display device (cathode r a y tube) f o r
comparison.
Two modes of operation can be selected: 1 pulse o r 2 pulse. Mode
selection will depend on the type of e a r t h - b a s e d r a d a r equipment that is
being used a t a p a r t i c u l a r a r e a in the o r b i t a l path. During the launch and
ascent phases of the m i s s i o n , the 2-pulse mode will be used.
The only external control f o r the C-band transponder equipment is the
C-BAND three-position toggle switch on MDC-20. The O F F position
removes a - c power f r o m the equipment; the 1 PULSE and 2 PULSE positions
apply a - c power to the equipment and s e l e c t the mode of operation. Activation and mode selection can a l s o be commanded f r o m the MSFN by a r e a l time command via the UDL equipment.
2. 8 . 3. 3. 7

VHF Recovery Beacon Equipment.


The VHF recovery beacon equipment (figure 2. 8-21) provides a l i n e of-sight direction finding capabilities to aid i n locating the S / C during the
recovery phase of the mission. It is located i n the s a m e e l e c t r o n i c s package a s the VHF/AM t r a n s m i t t e r - r e c e i v e r equipment i n the LEB. The
beacon signal emitted i s a n interrupted 243-mc c a r r i e r , modulated by a
1000-cps s q u a r e wave. The signal is transmitted f o r 2 seconds, then
interrupted f o r 3 seconds.
Manual control of the equipment i s provided by the RECOVERY
VHF-BCN, two-position O N / O F F switch on MDC-20.

The output of the VHF recovery beacon equipment is fed to VHF


recovery antenna No. 1, which is deploved automaticallv when the main
chutes &e deployed.
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2. 8. 3. 3. 8

GFE VHF Survival B e a c o n / T r a n s c e i v e r .


The VHF b e a c o n / t r a n s c e i v e r is a hand-held G F E i t e m to be used in
the recovery phase of the Apollo mission. The unit, plus a n e x t r a battery,
i s s t o r e d with the survival equipment.
Figure 2.8-22 shows the t h r e e m a j o r p a r t s of the unit, the t r a n s m i t t e r - r e c e i v e r assembly, the battery pack assembly, and the q u a r t e r wave
antenna.
The r e c e i v e r - t r a n s m i t t e r a s s e m b l y and battery pack a s s e m b l y m a t e to
f o r m a water-tight unit measuring 8 by 4 - 1 / 2 by 3 inches. The antenna i s
an 11- 1/2-inch-long tapered flexible s t e e l tape, t e r m i n a t e d i n a coaxial R F
connector, and i s normally s t o r e d i n a retaining spool and clip on top of the
radio unit.
The radio i s capable of line-of-sight operation i n e i t h e r of two modes
(beacon o r voice) through use of e i t h e r i t s own antenna o r a suitable connected remote antenna. The t r a n s m i t t e r output is protected against damage
while operating due to accidental shorting of the antenna o r submergence of
the unit i n s a l t water. In the beacon mode, the t r a n s m i t t e r o p e r a t e s
unattended, f o r periods up to 24 hours, to t r a n s m i t a n interrupted 1000-cps
tone, amplitude modulated 25 percent on the 243-mc R F c a r r i e r . In the

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SYSTEMS DATA

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,ANTENNA

ANTENNA 51

F i g u r e 2.8-22.

Survival B e a c o n / T r a n s c e i v e r Radio

voice m o d e , the radio provides two-way AM voice communication through


u s e of a n i n t e g r a l s p e a k e r - m i c r o p h o n e and PUSH-TO-TALK switch.
2. 8. 3. 4

Antenna Equipment Group.


The antenna equipment group contains a l l of the S / C antennas and
a n c i l l a r y equipment u s e d i n the T / C s y s t e m . ( S e e f i g u r e s 2 . 8 - 2 3 and
2. 8-24. )

2.8. 3. 4. 1

VHF/2-KMC Omni-Antenna Equipment.


The V H F / 2 - k m c omni-antennas and c o r r e s p o n d i n g a n c i l l a r y equipment
c o n s i s t s of t y o V H F / 2 - k m c SCIN a n t e n n a s , a VHF m u l t i p l e x e r , a VHF
antenna switch, a 2 - k m c antenna switch, and the n e c e s s a r y signal and cont r o l c i r c u i t s . The function of t h i s equipment i s to provide capabilities f o r
radiation and pickup of R F s i g n a l s i n the VHF and S-band s p e c t r u m s . The
VHF portion of this equipment i s used i n conjunction with the up-data link
(UDL) r e c e i v e r , the V H F / F M t r a n s m i t t e r , and the VHF/AM t r a n s m i t t e r r e c e i v e r o n two f r e q u e n c i e s . The 2 - k m c portion of t h i s equipment is used
with the USBE.
The VHF m u l t i p l e x e r is a p a s s i v e , six-channel, filtering device which
e n a b l e s s i x items of V H F t r a n s m i t t i n g o r r e c e i v i n g equipment to utilize one
VHF antenna simultaneously. The s i x channel f i l t e r s a r e composed of two
o r t h r e e tuned c a v i t i e s , e a c h of which function a s bandpass f i l t e r s . NO
power i s r e q u i r e d by the device and t h e r e a r e no e x t e r n a l c o n t r o l s .

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The VHF/Z-kmc S U N antennas are dual-purpose antennas with approximately h e m i s p h e r i c a l radiation patterns. F i g u r e s 2.8-25 and 2.8-26 show
the propagation p a t t e r n s of the VHF-UHF and S-band portions of the antenna,
respectively. The word f t S C I N fis a n acronym f o r "SCImitar" and "Notch. I f
Because of its c h a r a c t e r i s t i c shape, that portion of the antenna used for VHF
is called a s c i m i t a r . In the broad end of the s c i m i t a r i s a notch which
functions independently and i s used f o r S-band frequencies.
T h e r e a r e two VHF/Z-kmc SCIN antennas; they a r e located on opposite
s i d e s of the S/C. One is located n e a r the tZ axis and is called the tZ o r
l o w e r SCIN antenna; the o t h e r is located n e a r the - Z axis and is called the
- Z o r upper SCIN antenna. Because of t h e i r approximate hemispherical
radiation p a t t e r n s , fully omnidirectional capabilities can be obtained only by
switching f r o m one antenna t o the other. This is accomplished with the VHF
ANTENNA remote control switch on MDC-20 f o r VHF communications, g r
with the S-BAND ANTENNA r e m o t e control switch, a l s o on MDC-20, f o r
.S- band communications.

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F i g u r e 2 . 8-26.

Antenna Switching Regions, S-Band

The l o w e r (tZ)SCIN antenna m a y be burned off d u r i n g e n t r y . The


u p p e r ( - Z )SCIN antenna is l o c a t e d at a m i n i m u m h e a t point and is c o v e r e d
with ablative m a t e r i a l to provide t h e r m a l p r o t e c t i o n f o r e n t r y s u r v i v a l .
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8. 3 . 4. 2

H F R e c o v e r y Antenna Equipment
The H F r e c o v e r y antenna is provided s o l e l y f o r u s e with the H F t r a n s c e i v e r to provide f o r voice communication with r e c o v e r y f o r c e s a f t e r touchdown. It i s stowed i n s i d e a c a n i s t e r , l o c a t e d i n the f o r w a r d c o m p a r t m e n t of
the S I C , until deployed by m a n u a l activation of a pyrotechnic device. The
pyrotechnic device is activated by setting the POST LANDING- ANTENNA
DEPLOY s w i t c h e s t o t h e i r u p p e r positions ( A and B), while the MASTER
EVENT SEQ CONT Switches ( 2 ) a r e at PYRO ARM (MDC-24) position.

2.8. 3 . 4 . 3

VHF Recovery Antenna Equipment.


T h e r e a r e two VHF r e c o v e r y antennas, No. 1 and No. 2 , stowed i n the
f o r w a r d c o m p a r t m e n t of the S/C. E a c h antenna c o n s i s t s of a q u a r t e r w a v e

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stub, 11 inches long, and a ground plane. They are automatically deployed
8 seconds a f t e r m a i n parachute deployment during the d e s c e n t phase of the
m i s s ion.
V H F r e c o v e r y antenna No. 1 i s connected to the V H F r e c o v e r beacon
equipment through a coaxial connector on the coaxial bracket, MDC-9. V H F
r e c o v e r y antenna No. 2 is to be used with the V H F / A M t r a n s m i t t e r - r e c e i v e r
equipment, thus i t is connected to the V H F antenna switch, a l s o through a
connector on the coaxial bracket. The purpose of the coaxial b r a c k e t , i s to
allow e i t h e r of the V H F recovery antennas to be used with the G F A E survival
t r a n s c e i v e r . This r e q u i r e s that the coaxial cable f r o m one of the antennas
be manually disconnected a t the coaxial bracket and reconnected to the
s u r v i v a l t r a n s c e i ve r

2. 8 . 3 . 4. 4

C-Band Beacon Antenna Equipment.


T h e r e a r e four, flush-mounted, C-band beacon antennas located
around the p e r i m e t e r of the S I C n e a r the f o u r S / C a x e s : tZ, - Z , tY, and
-Y. All four antennas a r e connected a t all t i m e s to the C-band transponder
equipment with reception by all four antennas. C i r c u i t r y in the C-band
transponder equipment d e t e r m i n e s which antenna received the s t r o n g e s t
signal and automatically s e l e c t s that antenna f o r t r a n s m i s s i o n of response
pulses.

2. 8. 3. 5

E l e c t r i c a l Power Distribution.
E l e c t r i c a l power distribution f o r the voice and data, and the R F
equipment groups is shown on sheet 1 of figure 2. 8-27. Instrumentation
equipment power distribution is shown on s h e e t 2 . E l e c t r i c a l power to
m o s t of the equipment on sheet 1 i s controlled by the T / C switches on
MDC-20. These switches and control c i r c u i t s can be found on the i l l u s t r a tions f o r the'individual components i n p a r a g r a p h s 2. 8. 3 . 3 and 2. 8. 3 . 4.

2.8. 4

P E R F O R M A N C E AND DESIGN DATA


The following c h a r t contains the a - c and d - c power consumption values
f o r the T / C voice, data. and R F equipment.

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FLIGHT 6
POSTLANDING

rTELECOMMUNI-CATIONS

VHF
R E C Y BCN

COMMAND
PILOT
MIKE

AUDIO CENTER
EQUIPMENT

PILOTS
MIKE

-------MODULE

COMMAND

SENIOR

XMTR KEY1NG
CIRCUITS

--------

XMTR-RCVR

COMMAND

-------MODULE

UP-DATA

SENIOR

SENIOR
PILOT

N CAMERA

NON
-INSTRUMENTSPAMXMTR

BUS

I
I
BUS

.-TELECOMMUNI-

ZA
SIG COND
S-BAND PA

DC
A

rCEMRAtTIMING SYS

LEGEND

-28 VDC POWER

- - - VDC CONTROL POWER ONLY


-----I5 VAC 400 30 POWER
28

(MDC-22)

DC

CPS

h4AI N

BUS B

NOTE: K I , K2 and K3

am relays located
in the circuit utilization box.

SM-2A-648F

F i g u r e 2 . 8-27.

Telecommunications P o w e r Distribution (Sheet 1 of 2 )


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~

(LEE- 704)

LIMITER

CURRENT
LIMITER
I

p?,

DC MAIN

C/M
-

I
I

NON ESS BUS

I
I

NON
ESSENTIAL
BUS NO.l

T
NON
ESSENTIAL
BUS N 0 . 2

C/M
S/M

:/M
CURRENT
LIMITER

5 VDC
28 vDc

C/M OPERATIONAL
INSTRUMENTATION

ELS, EPS, 6 ECS SIG


CONDS 6 SENSORS

VDC

SPS SIG
CONDS
SENSORS

CURRENT
LIMITER

SPS,EPS

STRUCT
SIG CONDS
6 SENSORS

S/M
OPERATIONAL
INSTRUMENTATION

-*

C'MIS'MTo:

S/M FLIGHT QUAL


INSTRUMENTATION

To:
C/M FLIGHT QUAL
INSTRUMENTATION

CMDR'S
SPACESUIT

BIOMED
(MDC-20)
1

NAVIGATOR'S
SPACESUIT
BIOMED AMPLS

SCIEN

7 - 2

(NOT USED)
7'5A

SCIEN
EQUlP

-!'+E?

0 PERATIONAL
BIOMEDICAL
I NSTRUMENTATION

SEB-1
la:

SCIENTIFIC
EQUlPMENT

I-?:
cBIOMED COMM-

$IN
BUS B

(MDC-25)

Figure 2.8-27.

Fmm: T/C GROUP-5


CIRCUIT BREAKER(See sheet I )

NOTES. I . A l l circuit breoken and w i t c h e s ore located


an MDC-22 unless otherwise indicated.
2 . Current limiter boxes consist mainly of terminal
boards o d fuses

SM-Z-B~~B

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SYSTEMS DATA
T I C Equipment P o w e r Consumption

Equipment

Quantit

XI

Control

1 - C Wat

A-C W a t t s

I - C Watc

\-C Watts

A-C e q u i p m e n t

P W R s w i t c h t o VOX,
MDC ( 1 3 , 23, 26)

SCE

S C E P W R s w i t c h ON,
MDC 20

45.0

45.0

P C M TLM equipment

P C M c o n t r o l button ON,
MDC 22

10. 5

10.5

TV c a m e r a

P W R s w i t c h ON, T V
c a m e r a handle

6.0

PMP

P M P P W R s w i t c h ON,
MDC 20

2. 6

4. 0

2. 6

6.4

t T A P E SWITCH O N ,
MDC 20

2. 6

6. 4

2. 6

6.4

E M E R VOICE s w i t c h
O N , MDC 20

3.2

3. 2

E M E R K E Y ON, MDC 20

3.6

3. 6

RECORD/PLAYBACK
switch other than OFF,
MDC 20

0.5

32. 5

0. 5

32. 5

34. 0

15. 0

34. 0

15. 0

DSE

FOR

RECORD switch to
R E C O R D MDC 19

UD L

UDL s w i t c h to VHF,
MDC 20

CTE

2-CTE c o n t r o l buttons
O N , MDC 22

VHF/AM t r a n s m i t t e r receiver

HF transceiver

VHFIFM transmitter

12. a

4. 3

6. 0

9.6

9. 6

21.0

21.0

V H F I A M s w i t c h to REC,
MDC 20

1.5

1. 5

V H F I A M s w i t c h to T / R ,
MDC 20

15. 5

15. 5

V H F I A M s w i t c h to T / R ,
P T T button ON, c o b r a
c a b l e MODE s w i t c h to P T '

61. 5

61. 5

0. 6

0. 6

H F P W R s w i t c h ON,
MODE s w i t c h t o BCN o r
AM, MDC 2 0 , c o b r a c a b l e
P T T button ON

29. 0

29. 0

H F PWR switch ON,


MODE s w i t c h to SSB,
P T T button on c o b r a
c a b l e ON

40. 0

40.0

H F P O W E R s w i t c h ON,
MDC 20

VHF FM switch ON,


MOC 20

I. 5

50. 0

1. 5

50.0

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~

Equipment

Quantity

Control

D - C Watt

A-C Watts

T
D-C Watt

1
t-C Watts

USBE

S-BAND XPONDER
s w i t c h to XPONDER
MDC 20

S-band P A

S-BAND XPONDER
s w i t c h to XPONDER PWI
AMP, P W R A M P s w i t c h
LOW, MDC 20

3. 0

27. 4

3.0

27. 4

S-BAND XPONDER
s w i t c h to XPONDER
P W R AMY PWR A M P
s w i t c h HIGH

3.0

80. 0

3.0

80. 0

C-band t r a n s p o n d e r

C-BAND P W R s w i t c h
1 pulse o r 2 pulse.
MDC 20

3.0

75. 0

3. 0

75.0

V H F recovery beacon

V H F BCN s w i t c h ON..
MDC 20

8. 0

8. 0

2-KMC a n t e n n a s w i t c h

S-BAND XPONDER
s w i t c h ON S-BAND
s w i t c h changed,
MDC 20

15. 0

15. 0

Voice r e c o r d e r

H F s w i t c h and I N T E R COM s w i t c h to TR,


MDC 2 0 ; P T T button
ON o n c o b r a c a b l e

13. 5

0.025

1.99

13.5

,025

1.99

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2. 8. 5

OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS.

2. 8. 5. 1

Antennas.
F o r S-band t r a n s m i s s i o n and reception, the SCIN antenna on the s i d e
of the S / C n e a r e s t to the M S F N s t a t i o n m u s t be utilized. F o r VHF t r a n s m i s s i o n and reception, the S C I N antenna indicated i n f i g u r e 2.8-25 should
be utilized. T h i s m a y r e q u i r e switching between the u p p e r ( - 2 ) and l o w e r
( t Z ) SCIN antennas while making a s i n g l e s t a t i o n p a s s . F o r VHF o p e r a t i o n s
this m u s t b e done manually with the VHF ANTENNA switch. F o r S-band
o p e r a t i o n s , this c a n be a c c o m p l i s h e d e i t h e r manually o r automatically with
the S-BAND ANTENNA switch.
At g r e a t e r s l a n t r a n g e s , null points m a y e x i s t in the SCIN and C-band
beacon o v e r a l l antenna p a t t e r n s along the c e n t e r l i n e of the S / C , f o r w a r d
and aft of the C / M . Pointing e i t h e r of t h e s e null points a t the MSFN s t a t i o n
m a y c a u s e communications to be i n t e r r u p t e d .
The l o w e r (tZ)SCIN antenna will be burned off d u r i n g e n t r y . Thus
a f t e r e n t r y , the upper ( - Z ) SCIN antenna o r VHF r e c o v e r y antenna No. 2
m u s t b e utilized f o r communications v i a the VHF/AM t r a n s m i t t e r - r e c e i v e r .

2.

a. 5. 2

Data S t o r a g e Equipment.
a . Maximum DSE running times f o r the e n t i r e r ? e l of tape a t the t h r e e
o p e r a t i n g s p e e d s a r e as follows: 3 . 7 5 i p s (LOW - 120 m i n u t e s , 15 ips
(NORM) - 30 m i n u t e s , 120 i p s (HIGH,f o r rewind and LBR P C M dump
only) - 3 . 7 5 m i n u t e s .
b. S t o r e d HBR a n d LBR P C M d a t a , if i n t e r m i x e d o n the tape, cannot be
dumped within one s t a t i o n p a s s , due to the different playback s p e e d s
r e q u i r e d . LBR P C M m u s t be r e c o r d e d a t 3 . 7 5 i p s and m a y be played back
a t 15 i p s o r 120 i p s ; HBR P C M m u s t b e r e c o r d e d at 15 i p s a n d played back
a t 15 ips.
c. S t o r e d P C M TLM need not be played back in the s a m e d i r e c t i o n i n
which i t was r e c o r d e d . P l a y b a c k i n the d i r e c t i o n of r e c o r d i n g r e q u i r e s
rewinding of the tape between r e c o r d i n g a n d dumping.

d.

T h e r e is no p r o v i s i o n f o r r e c o r d i n g TV data.

e. High-bit rate P C M m u s t be r e c o r d e d at n o r m a l speed o r tape motion


will stop.

f.

Low-bit r a t e PCM m u s t be r e c o r d e d a t low s p e e d o r tape motion

w i l l stop.

g. If tape is played back a t low s p e e d , the tape will move but t h e r e will
be no playback d a t a available to the t r a n s m i t t e r s .

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h. If high-bit r a t e data is played back a t high speed, the t r a n s m i t t e r
data will be garbled.

i. If only a F W D or REV command is given to initiate a rewind, t h e r e


will be no tape motion. A mode ( p r e f e r a b l y PLAY), m u s t a l s o be selected
before tape will move.
Refer t o p a r a g r a p h 2 . 8.3.2.6 f o r p r o p e r DSE operating functions.

j.

2.

a.

5.3

Unified S-Band Svstem.

a. S-band operations will be limited due to the limited number of


MSFN stations that will have operational S-band capabilities.

b. If one of the S-band mode switches ( T A P E OFF ANALOG or TV


O F F P U S ) is moved f r o m the OFF position, the FM selection of the
S-band t r a n s m i t t e r will be selected, reducing the c i r c u i t m a r g i n s and
disabling the S-band tracking.

c.

TV can only be transmitted via the USBE.

d. The secondary o s c i l l a t o r can only be selected in normal operation


with the RNG-RNG only switch in the off position and the OSC switch is
SEC.

e. The TAPE and TV switches a r e 3-position switches with the down


position no longer performing valid functions. The down position of these
switches should not be selected.
f . The TAPE and TV switches should never be positioned up
simultaneously.

g. Refer to p a r a g r a p h 2. 8.3.2. 5 f o r valid unified S-band equipment


operational modes and t h e i r attendant switching configuration.
2. 8. 5 . 4

General.
a. The maximum slant range f o r reliable VHF-FM TLM communications should not exceed 1500 nautical m i l e s . Also, the maximum elevation
angle f r o m the e a r t h to the S / C should not be l e s s than 5 d e g r e e s .

b. Real-time and recorded PCM TLM cannot be transmitted simultaneously. One o r the o t h e r , however, can be transmitted via the VHF/FM
t r a n s m i t t e r and the USBS a t the s a m e time, and r e a l - t i m e P C M data may
be r e c o r d e d while i t is being transmitted.
c. The FQR has a maximum recording time of approximately
30 minutes. To maintain sufficient t i m e f o r a l l scheduled recordings of
flight qualification analog data, the FQR m u s t be used conservatively.

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d. When the P C M TLM equipment is operating in the LOW (low b i t - r a t e )
m o d e , a p p r o x i m a t e l y 34 p e r c e n t of the total P C M m e a s u r e m e n t s a r e
available f o r t r a n s m i s s i o n o r s t o r a g e . Also, many of t h e s e m e a s u r e m e n t s
a r e sampled a t slower rates.
2.8.6

T E L E M E T R Y MEASUREMENTS.
T h e following is a complete l i s t i n g of all T / C t e l e m e t r y d a t a that is
monitored by flight c o n t r o l l e r s and ground support p e r s o n n e l . The l a s t
column contains the n a m e and type of S / C c r e w display. The display utilizes
the same pickoff o r s i g n a l s o u r c e as t e l e m e t r y , u n l e s s a s e p a r a t e m e a s u r e m e n t n u m b e r is included in the display column. Additional t e l e m e t r y
m e a s u r e m e n t s a r e found a t the end of each s y s t e m .
An a s t e r i s k (*) by the m e a s u r e m e n t n u m b e r denotes information
which is not available f o r r e c o r d i n g o r t e l e m e t r y t r a n s m i s s i o n d u r i n g
PCM low b i t - r a t e operation.

Mea s u r e m e n t
Number

* CJ 0002 J
* C J 0066 J
8

*
*

*
*
*

CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT

0067 J
0210 X
0211 X
0212 X
0012 X
0013 X
0015 V
0016 V
0017 V
0018 V
0055 V
0089 V
0098 V
0120 X
0125 V
0126 V
0127 V
0128 V
0141 X
0142 F
0147 V

CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT
CT

0191
0212
0215
0261
0262
0320
0330
0340

V
V
V
V
V
V
V
X

De s c r i p t i o n
P n e u m s e l e c t o r s w out s i g
EKG a x i s 1 s e l s w out s i g
EKG a x i s 2 sel sw out s i g
S e l s w position ASTRO 1
Sel s w position ASTRO 2
S e l s w position ASTRO 3
T a p e motion monitor o p e r a t i o n a l
T a p e motion m o n i t o r R a n d D
Sig cond pos supply volts
Sig cond neg supply volts
S e n s o r excitation 5 volts
S e n s o r excitation 10 volts
TV c a m e r a t a r g e t voltage
C-band XMTR output m o n i t o r
C-band d e c o d e r out
P C M bit r a t e change 8 b i t s
P C M HI level 85 p e r c e n t ref
P C M HI level 15 p e r c e n t ref
P C M LO l e v e l 85 p e r c e n t ref
PCM LO l e v e l 15 p e r c e n t ref
C T E timing mode m o n i t o r
C e n t r a l timing GMT 32 b i t s
S-band r e c AGC voltage
VHF/AM r e c AGC voltage
S-band RCVR s t a t i c phase e r r o r
S-band XMTR detected rf output
U D L receiver signal strength
UDL s y s validity signal 8 b i t s
VHF/AM XMTR detected rf output
V H F / F M XMTR P A detected r f out
PCM timing s o u r c e e x t o r int

0.1 +5 mv
0. 1 +5 m v
Event
Event
Event
Event
Event

Digital
0 to 5. 0 vdc
0 to 5 . 0 vdc
0 to 0 . 0 4 0 vdc
0.040 vdc
Event
Digital

Digital

Event

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Crew
Display

S e n s o r Range

Change Date

None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
S-BAND
ANT, m e t e r
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None

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SUBSECTION 2 . 9
SEQUENTIAL SYSTEMS

2.9. 1

INTRODUCTION.
The sequential s y s t e m s c o n s i s t of c o n t r o l and detection s y s t e m s
which function during a s c e n t and e n t r y p o r t i o n s of a m i s s i o n o r in p r e o r b i t a l a b o r t s . The c o n t r o l functions a r e s e n s i n g L / V s t a t u s , displaying
L / V s t a t u s to the c r e w , a u t o m a t i c a l l y initiating LES a b o r t s in a n e m e r gency d u r i n g e a r l y a s c e n t , a n d a u t o m a t i c a l l y sequencing the E L S during
d e s c e n t . Backup c o n t r o l s a r e provided f o r c r i t i c a l functions and n o r m a l
e v e n t s . The s y s t e m s a r e the s e q u e n t i a l events c o n t r o l s y s t e m (SECS),
e m e r g e n c y detection s y s t e m (EDS), launch e s c a p e s y s t e m ( L E S ) , a n d
e a r t h landing s y s t e m (ELS). The s y s t e m s i n t e r f a c e with the r e a c t i o n
c o n t r o l s y s t e m (RCS), guidance and navigation ( C & N ) , s e r v i c e propulsion
s y s t e m (SPS), stabilization a n d c o n t r o l s y s t e m (SCS), e l e c t r i c a l power
s y s t e m ( E P S ) , telecommunications ( T / C ) , and c o n t r o l s and d i s p l a y s ( C & D ) .

2.9.2

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The p u r p o s e of the sequential s y s t e m s is to provide s a f e t y f o r the
c r e w d u r i n g the a s c e n t a n d d e s c e n t p h a s e s of a m i s s i o n , a n d to p e r f o r m
n o r m a l s e p a r a t i o n functions. The EDS m o n i t o r s o p e r a t i o n of the L / V and
will ini'tiate a n a u t o m a t i c a b o r t in a n e m e r g e n c y . The LES i s provided
f o r u s e d u r i n g a n e m e r g e n c y a r i s i n g f r o m malfunction of the L / V o r
o t h e r s y s t e m s affecting c r e w safety. The LES will be utilized to a b o r t
the m i s s i o n in a n e m e r g e n c y by s e p a r a t i n g the C / M f r o m the L / V and
S / M . The LES can be o p e r a t i o n a l f r o m the launch pad until the launch
e s c a p e tower i s jettisoned. Following second s t a g e b o o s t e r ignition, the
LES tower i s jettisoned f r o m the C S M - L / V combination. The E L S i s
provided to stabilize a n d d e c e l e r a t e the C / M following a n e n t r y into the
e a r t h a t m o s p h e r e o r following a n a b o r t . The E L S p a r a c h u t e s will lower
the C / M a t a suitable velocity a n d attitude until t i m e of touchdown. A
functional d e s c r i p t i o n of the sequential s y s t e m s i s contained in the
following p a r a g r a p h s .

2.9.2. 1

Sequential Events Control S y s t e m (SECS)


The SECS c o n s i s t s of c o n t r o l l e r s (figure 2 . 9 - 1 ) that provide auto-.
m a t i c , s e m i a u t o m a t i c , and m a n u a l c o n t r o l f o r initiation o r t e r m i n a t i o n
of functional events d u r i n g v a r i o u s p h a s e s of the Apollo m i s s i o n . The
c o n t r o I I e r s a r e the m a s t e r events sequence c o n t r o l l e r ( M E S C ) , e a r t h
landing s e q u e n c e c o n t r o l l e r (ELSC), C / M r e a c t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m c o n t r o l l e r ( C / M RCSC), s e r v i c e module j e t t i s o n c o n t r o l l e r (SMJC). E a c h
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c o n t r o l l e r c o n s i s t s of redundant r e l a y s , t i m e r s , and o t h e r d e v i c e s to
c o n t r o l s y s t e m s o p e r a t i o n and a u t o m a t i c timing of e v e n t s . Two c o n t r o l l e r s
a r e provided in a l l c a s e s f o r dual redundancy. The SECS will c o n t r o l the
a u t o m a t i c a l l y sequenced events d u r i n g a m i s s i o n a b o r t , n o r m a l CSM-SLA
s e p a r a t i o n , n o r m a l C / M - S / M s e p a r a t i o n , and events d u r i n g the e a r t h
landing p h a s e . The SECS p r o v i d e s conditioned signals to t e l e m e t r y
equipment through the data d i s t r i b u t i o n box s o that vital information m a y
be t e l e m e t e r e d to MSFN.
The SECS will c o n t r o l the launch e s c a p e s y s t e m (LES) during a n
a b o r t up to the t i m e of n o r m a l launch e s c a p e tower j e t t i s o n . The SPS
engine i s utilized during an a b o r t a f t e r LES tower j e t t i s o n to p r o p e l the
CSM a w a y f r o m the L / V . N o r m a l s e p a r a t i o n of the SLA is p e r f o r m e d
by the SECS following m a n u a l initiation a f t e r e a r t h o r b i t i s a t t a i n e d .
E m e r g e n c y s e p a r a t i o n of the SLA i s p e r f o r m e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y 1. 7 seconds
a f t e r a n SPS a b o r t is manually initiated. C / M - S / M s e p a r a t i o n i s p e r f o r m e d by the SECS, and i s manually initiated d u r i n g the e n t r y p h a s e o r
subsequent to a n SPS a b o r t . During a LES a b o r t , the C / M - S / M s e p a r a tion i s p e r f o r m e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y by the SECS. Events p e r f o r m e d by the
e a r t h landing s y s t e m a r e a u t o m a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d by the SECS during
n o r m a l d e s c e n t . Switches a r e provided f o r m a n u a l backup of c r i t i c a l
events.
The b a s i c functions p e r f o r m e d by the SECS a r e a s follows:
Originates

Event

Function /Input

Manual Control

Auto a b o r t enable

MESC

Lift-off signal

EDS AUTO switch


(MDC - 16)

L E and P C
motors fire

MESC

C/M-S/M s e p a r a tion r e l a y s

LES MOTOR F I R E
switch (MDC-5)

Pitch motor
inhibit

C / M RCSC

Lift-off t 61
seconds

ABORT SYSTEMOX DUMP switch


(MDC-16)

Auto RCS o x i d i z e r
d u m p inhibit

C / M RCSC

Lift-off t 61
seconds

ABORT SYSTEMOX DUMP switch


(MDC - 16)

LES tower
jettison

MESC

E L S a r m e d and
24K f t b a r o s w i t c h
closure on
LES a b o r t s ,
manual 3 minutes
a f t e r lift-off

ABORT SYSTEMMODE switches


A and B (MDC- 16)

CSM -S LA
separation

MESC

Translation cont r o l t 1 . 7 seconds

ADAP S E P switch
(MDC - 5 )

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SYSTEMS DATA
~~

Originate s

Event

F u n c t i o n /Input
~

Manual Control

~~

RCS/SCS e n a b l e

MESC

Adapter s e p a r a tion t 2 . 5 s e c o n d s
o r C/M-S/M
deadface t 1 second

REACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM -CMD
s w i t c h (MDC- 16)

LES a b o r t
initiation

MESC

EDS a b o r t s i g n a l
from L/V-IU

Translation control

C /M-S /M
separation

MESC

C/M-S/M deadface relays


to. 1 s e c o n d

C/M-S/M S E P
switches A and B
(MDC-15)

C a n a r d deploy

MESC

L E S a b o r t lockup
r e l a y s t 11
seconds

CANARD D E P L O Y
s w i t c h (MDC - 5 )

SPS abort
initiation

MESC

Manual

T r a n s la tion c o n t r o l

RCS/SCS d i s a b l e

MESC

ELS a r m e d and
24K f t b a r o s w i t c h
closure

REACTION CONTROL
SYS-CMD s w i t c h
(MDC-16)

Apex c o v e r
jettison

MESC

ELS a r m e d and
24K f t b a r o s w i t c h
closure
to. 4 s e c o n d

A P E X COVER
J E T T switch
(MDC-5)

Drogue parachutes
deploy

ELSC

ELS a r m e d and
24K f t b a r o s w i t c h
closure
+2 seconds

DROGUE D E P L O Y
s w i t c h (MDC-5)

Drogue p a r a c h u t e s
r e l e a s e and m a i n
p a r a c h u t e s deploy

ELSC

ELS a r m e d a n d
24K f t b a r o s w i t c h
closure
t 14 s e c o n d s t
10K f t b a r o s w i t c h
closure

MAIN D E P L O Y
s w i t c h (MDC-5)

R CS p r o p e l l a n t s
burn

C / M RCSC

Manual

C/M PROP J E T T
DUMP s w i t c h
(MDC-8)

RCS p u r g e

C / M RCSC

Manual

C/M PROP J E T T
PURGE s w i t c h
(MDC-8)

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SYSTEMS DATA
Event

2.9. 2.2

Originates

Function/Input

Manual C o n t r o l

Main p a r a c h u t e s ,
release

ELSC

Manual

MAIN CHUTE
r e l e a s e switch
(MDC - 16)

Postlanding
a n t e n n a deploy

MESC

Manua 1

P O S T LANDINGANTENNA - D E P L O Y
switches A and B
(MDC-25)

E m e r e e n c v Detection S v s t e m .
The EDS is d e s i g n e d to d e t e c t a n d d i s p l a y s t a t u s and e m e r g e n c y
conditions of the l a u n c h v e h i c l e - s p a c e c r a f t combination to the a s t r o n a u t .
The EDS a l s o p r o v i d e s a u t o m a t i c a b o r t i n i t i a t i o n , u n d e r c e r t a i n condit i o n s , a f t e r lift-off up to the n o r m a l t i m e of LES t o w e r j e t t i s o n .

The EDS d i s p l a y c i r c u i t r y i s e n a b l e d when the EDS POWER s w i t c h


(MDC-24) i s in the O N p o s i t i o n a n d w i l l i l l u m i n a t e lights on M D C - 5 to
i n d i c a t e L / V s t a t u s . The r e d L / V R A T E l i g h t will i l l u m i n a t e when
L / V r a t e s a r e in e x c e s s of 20 d e g r e e s p e r s e c o n d in r o l l and 5 d e g r e e s
p e r s e c o n d in p i t c h a n d yaw. T h e r a t e s a r e s e n s e d by t h r e e r a t e g y r o s
m o u n t e d on e a c h L / V a x i s in the i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n unit ( I U ) . The r e d
L / V GUID light (MDC-5) i l l u m i n a t e s to i n d i c a t e f a i l u r e of the guidance
unit which i s a l s o l o c a t e d in the i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n unit. The yellow L / V
ENGINES l i g h t s ( M D C - 5 ) i l l u m i n a t e when a r e s p e c t i v e S-I b o o s t e r engine
i s developing l e s s than 9 0 p e r c e n t of t o t a l t h r u s t output. The L / V
ENGINES lights a r e m o n i t o r e d f o r engine s t a t u s d u r i n g t h r u s t i n g p e r i o d s
During s t a g i n g , the L / V ENGINES l i g h t s a r e m o n i t o r e d f o r i l l u m i n a t i o n
to i n d i c a t e BECO and e x t i n g u i s h to i n d i c a t e s t a g e s e p a r a t i o n . A f t e r
s t a g i n g , the n u m b e r 1 L / V ENGINE light i n d i c a t e s the s t a t u s of the
S-IVB S t a g e e n g i n e , i t will be extinguished when the engine i s producing
65 p e r c e n t r a t e d t h r u s t . The ABORT light (MDC-3) i s a r e d l a m p
a s s e m b l y containing 4 b u l b s . Two bulbs a r e in s y s t e m A and two bulbs
a r e in s y s t e m B f o r redundancy. The ABORT light i s i l l u m i n a t e d i f
a n a b o r t i s r e q u e s t e d by l a u n c h c o n t r o l c e n t e r f o r a pad a b o r t o r a n
a b o r t d u r i n g lift-off via r a d i o . The ABORT light c a n be i l l u m i n a t e d
a f t e r lift-off by the R a n g e S a f e t y O f f i c e r t r a n s m i t t i n g a d e s t r u c t a r m
c o m m a n d . The d e s t r u c t a r m c o m m a n d will a l s o i n i t i a t e BECO. An
a b o r t m a y a l s o be r e q u e s t e d via r a d i o f r o m the MSFN after lift-off
+10 s e c o n d s .
T h e EDS a u t o m a t i c a b o r t c i r c u i t r y is enabled a t lift -off providing
t h e EDS AUTO s w i t c h (MDC-16) is in t h e AUTO p o s i t i o n . (See
f i g u r e 2 . 9 - 2 . ) A c i r c u i t i s c o m p l e t e d t h r o u g h t h e lift-off e n a b l e and
first m o t i o n r e l a y s a t lift off. T h e lift-off e n a b l e r e l a y s a r e l a t c h i n g

SEQUENTIAL S Y S T EMS
Mission

Basic D G

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LIFT-OFF SIGNAL

S-IV B
INSTRUMENTATION

u rdti

L/V GUID,
L/V RATE
AND
LV ENGINES
STATUS

SPS A B 0

LES A B 0

LIFT-OFF SIGNAL

ENABLE EDS

,
LAUNCH
ESCAPE
SYSTEM

-ER ENGl NE CUTOFF (BECO)

EXP NUTS FIRE

LES ABORT SIGNAL

INHIBIT P/C MOTOR FIRE (LIFT OFF + 61 SECONDS)

LES ABORT SIGNAL

CSM-I& SEPARATION SIGNAL


START S/M JETTISON SEQUENCE

i STATUS

CSM-L/V SEPARATION
SIGNAL TO A G C

S-IVB STAGE

JE STATUS

MASTER
EVENT
SEQUENCE
CONTROLLER
(MESC)

5-IB STAGE

FIRE DIRECT ULLAGE JETS (4)


APEX COVER JETTISON

+ I

RCS/SCS DEACTIVATE

CONTROL
SYSTEM (RCS)

TOWER JETTISON

SPS ABORT SIGNAL

-1

ELS ACTIVATE (LES ABORT)

C/M RCS PRESSURE

LES ABORT SIGNAL

t--.

EARTH
LANDING

APEX COVER JETT

UM-S/M DEADFACE

SYSTEM
IOMROLLER
W C )

UMBILICAL GUILLOTINE
d

M A N U A L INITIATED
EVENTS

ADAPTER SEP PYRO

DEPLOY DRO

SYSTEMS DATA

START 61 SEC TD

C/M-S/M SEPARATION
S~GNALTO AGC

PYRO ARM

:LOSE N/O OX 6FUEL

LES ABORT SIGNAL+

OX DUMP

H DUMP

MODULE
REACTION
COMROL
SYSTEM
CONTROLLER
(C/M RCSC)

REACTION
CONTROL
SYSTEM

fRCSl

BURN RCS PROPELLANTS

INlTlATED

FUEL 6 OX

SCS-RCS ENABLE

DRIVERS

I
1
1
TRANSFER
ENTRY
BATTERIES
TO A W N
BUSES

U N D lN G
SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL
POWER SYSTEM

SELECTION
LOGIC

I
I

ELECTRONICS

PYRO
COMlNUlTY
/EM FICATION
BOX (PCVB)

re

INHIBIT PITCH 6 YAW ECA

G I N AND ROTATION CONTROL INPUTS


DEPLOY MAINS
RELEASE DROGUES

i
1

-&

NOT PART OF SECS(INTERFACE).

SM-2A-821C

SECS Controllers Interface Block Diagram

Figure 2 . 9 - 1 .

SEQUENTIAL SYSTEMS

Basic Date

Mission

.. .

. .

. . - .

l2

..

lg66

Change Date

f&
._. m g x.3
F.
.

Page

.- .

2.9-512.9-4

BATTERY

1
EDS 3
BAT B
(MDC-2

r--1
I
WV

I
J

, , ,L
Q-MLL
VECTOR SUM

e
3
Q-MLL

+---

r --~-

IL-,

EDS ABORT
LOGIC RELAYS

0 l @ 10
I

4 4 +37 VDC

+o +37 VDC

+o +37 VDC

BATTERY

ED52
IGSE)

(MDC-25)

).
LI n-

LIFT-OFF
LIGHT

ENABLE
NO. 1

4A.R

(MDC-24)
SIGNAL A

OFF ON

TO UP DATA LINK

To: ZZK2-8 (SYSTEM B)

I
E DS

QI

EDS CHAh
OVERnus

r----

----t----CW133V
EDS ABORT
LOGIC IN

+oh36 VDC

THREE
VOTING
LOGIC

L,,,,

MESC-A L o C l C
B A T A (MDC-22)

B-

v
I
MESC LOGIC BUS A

Z3Kl-A

1-

Ll

LIGHT
LIFI-OFF

.ABLE

Ll
'1

T-f
-

Z4KI-A

IZ3K2-A

Z4KZ-A

Z4Kl-A Z4K2-A

3. 1

EVENT
TIMER

CD0315X
ENABLE A
OFF ON

(MDC-5)
LES ABORT MODE

He

SIGNAL A
OFF/ON

Z6K2-A Z6K1-j

EDS CHANGE
OVER BUS

ENABLE
:ZbKl-A

; Z6K2-A

)WNDER'S

4NSLATION
)MROL
OR7 SWITCH

l0OSTER CUTOFF

Mission(

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SYSTEMS DATA

p
T

BATTERY BUS A

MESC-A LOGIC BB A T A (MDC-22)

MESC-A ARM 0BAT B (MDC-22)

MESC-A ARM 0BAT A (MDC-22)

1
MESC LOGIC BUS A

a
.I

ZSKl-A

Z4K2-A

CHANGEOVER BUS
(MDC -2 5)
OFF

TO SYSTEM B

I FROM

LES ABORT MODE

Z3KW

H+

P.?

,"

Z3KlA

A*

Z6K2A
v

.I

Z6KlA

SWITCH

I)

RANGE U F E T Y
DESTRUCT ARMED
FROM S-IVB OR
PAD ABORT REQUEST
FROM GSE

+
POWER FROM
EDS POWER
SWlTCH
(MDC-24

UP-DATA
LINK

: 26K1 -A

Z6K2-A
!DER'S
;ION

Z3K2-A

LES MODE

(MDC-16)

VlTCH

(1

Z3Kl-A

Q
e

1)

Im
.-

-)

oTWR JElT
sps

TO SWITCH 2

)TO LESTOWER
JETTISON RELAY
)TO

SYSTEM 8

FROM SWITCH 2

TO LES TOWER JElllSON


RELAY

RADIO
+SIGNAL

41

Br'

EDS AM)RT
REOUEST A
OFF ON

NOTE: System A s b n ,
system B similar.

Figure 2.9-2.

EDS F u n c t i o n a l S c h e m a t i c

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SYSTEMS DATA
type a n d a r e latched closed by CSE j u s t p r i o r to lift-off. The n o r m a l l y
c l o s e d f i r s t motion r e l a y s r e m a i n e n e r g i z e d by CSE until a c t u a l lift-off
o c c u r s . A c i r c u i t i s completed through the r e l a y s and the EDS AUTO
switch upon lift-off. The white L I F T - O F F light (MDC-5) i l l u m i n a t e s and
the r e d NO AUTO ABORT light (MDC-5) should r e m a i n extinguished.
The a s t r o n a u t p r e s s e s the NO AUTO ABORT switch-light i f i t i l l u m i n a t e s .
The NO AUTO ABORT switch-light should a l s o be p r e s s e d i f the L I F T
O F F light d o e s not illuminate a t lift-off. This would indicate that the
c i r c u i t w a s not completed f o r illuminating the L I F T O F F light and e n e r gizing the auto a b o r t enabling r e l a y s . P r e s s i n g the NO AUTO ABORT
switch-light will e n e r g i z e the auto a b o r t enabling r e l a y s through c i r c u i t r y
in the MESC. The EDS AUTO switch m u s t be a t AUTO to complete the
c i r c u i t . The L I F T O F F light would not illuminate in this c a s e . ( R e f e r
to Malfunction P r o c e d u r e s in section 9. ) The L I F T O F F light is extinguished by c i r c u i t r y in the L / V IU a t a p p r o x i m a t e l y 5 seconds a f t e r
illumination a t lift-off. The EDS will a u t o m a t i c a l l y initiate an a b o r t
when two L / V engines fail o r L / V e x c e s s i v e r a t e s a r e s e n s e d i f t h e s e
two functions a r e enabled. The two functions a r e enabled with the
ABORT SYSTEM - 2 ENG OUT switch (MDC-16) and ABORT SYSTEM RATES switch (MDC-16). The two switches a r e s e t to off to inhibit the
two functions p r i o r to S-IB staging. L / V guidance f a i l u r e will not initiate
a n a u t o m a t i c a b o r t . The c r e w will contact MSFN and a d e c i s i o n m a d e
on the action to be taken. If a d e s t r u c t a r m command i s t r a n s m i t t e d
p r i o r to inhibiting the two-engine out auto a b o r t capability, the EDS w i l l
d e t e c t BECO and initiate a n a u t o m a t i c a b o r t . If a d e s t r u c t a r m c o m m a n d
i s t r a n s m i t t e d a f t e r the two-engine out auto a b o r t capability i s inhibited,
a m a n u a l a b o r t m u s t be initiated i m m e d i a t e l y when the ABORT light
i l l u m i n a t e s . S t r u c t u r a l b r e a k u p o r s e p a r a t i o n of. the s t r u c t u r e between
the IU and C / M will a l s o be d e t e c t e d by the EDS and a n a u t o m a t i c a b o r t
initiate'd. During a s c e n t on a n o r m a l m i s s i o n , the EDS AUTO s w i t c h m u s t b e
s e t to O F F p r i o r to launch e s c a p e t o w e r jettison. Inhibiting of the
auto a b o r t capability e n s u r e s that a n a u t o m a t i c a b o r t can not be initiated
a t the s a m e t i m e that the launch e s c a p e tower i s being jettisoned. An
a b o r t m a y be initiated m a n u a l l y b y rotating the c o m m a n d e r ' s t r a n s l a t i o n
c o n t r o l to the counterclockwise detent position (20 d e g r e e s ) .
The p a r a m e t e r s being s e n s e d by the EDS a r e e x t r e m e l y t i m e c r i t i c a l a t v a r i o u s p e r i o d s d u r i n g the boost p h a s e . When t h e s e p a r a m e t e r s a r e exceeded, a n LES a b o r t is a u t o m a t i c a l l y initiated to p r o p e l
the escapii g vehicle ( C / M and LES) s a f e l y away f r o m the launch vehicle
p r i o r to a c a t a s t r o p h i c condition. C o n c u r r e n t l y with a b o r t initiation,
e i t h e r a u t o m a t i c a l l y o r manually, logic c i r c u i t r y will shut down engines
in the L / V a c t i v a t e s t a g e . The engine shutdown signal is inhibited by
c i r c u i t r y in the I U f o r the f i r s t 40 seconds of launch b e c a u s e of range
safety restrictions.
A Q-ball (figure 2 . 9 - 3 ) mounted above the LES m o t o r s , provides
a n e l e c t r i c a l s i g n a l input to the L / V AOA/SPS Pc i n d i c a t o r on MDC-3
and a n e l e c t r i c a l signal input to ground c o n t r o l via t e l e m e t r y .

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Mission

B a s i c Date

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Change Date

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SYSTEMS DATA

PITCH
CMRa/
MOTOR

CANARD
SWFACES
(DEPLOYED)

\hUUST

U
U
ESCAPE
MOTOR

COMPARTMENT

JETTISON
iMOTOR

STRUCTURAL SKIRT

LAUNCH BCAE T W E R

EXPLOSIVE SEPARATION NUTS

+z
-Y

Is

SM-2A-7470

F i g u r e 2. 9-3.

Launch E s c a p e S y s t e m

The Q-ball h a s four s t a t i c p o r t s for m e a s u r i n g A P which is a


function of angle of a t t a c k . The A P i s related to pitch and yaw, and i s
electronically analyzed and displayed on the L / V AOA SPS Pc indicator
on MDC-3. The indicator i s graduated to 1 5 0 p e r c e n t because of s t a r t
t r a n s i e n t s of the SPS. The indicator i s monitored f o r the L/V AOA
function f r o m 40 seconds a f t e r lift-off until approximately one minute
and 40 seconds.
Position of the r e d line i s based on vehicle s t r u c t u r a l l i m i t s and
launch vehicle capabilities. A decision f o r manual a b o r t initiation will
be made when the indicator pointer r e a c h e s the red line and a movement
i s a l s o observed on the FDAI.
2.9.2.3

Launch Es caDe Svs tern


P u r p o s e of the LES (figure 2 . 9-3) i s to provide immediate a b o r t
capabilities f r o m the launch pad to the n o r m a l time of LES tower jettison.
The A B O R T SYSTEM - MODE switches 1 and 2 (MDC-16) a r e in the
LES MODE position p r i o r to LES tower jettison, and an a b o r t will be
accomplished by utilizing the launch e s c a p e s y s t e m . A manual o r

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M i s s ion

Basic Date

NOv

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Change Date

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SYSTEMS DATA
a u t o m a t i c initiated a b o r t s i g n a l will a c t i v a t e a m a s t e r e v e n t s e q u e n c e
c o n t r o l l e r ( M E S C ) . The MESC will i n i t i a t e C / M - S / h I s e p a r a t i o n , and
ignite the launch e s c a p e and pitch c o n t r o l m o t o r s . F i r i n g of the p i t c h
c o n t r o l m o t o r i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y inhibited 61 s e c o n d s a f t e r lift-off by a
t i m e - d e l a y r e l a y . The L E S m o t o r s p r o v i d e sufficient t h r u s t f o r the lift
a n d l a t e r a l t r a n s l a t i o n of the C / M a w a y f r o m the launch pad, o r t r a j e c t o r y of the l a u n c h v e h i c l e . Two c a n a r d s u r f a c e s (figure 2 . 9 - 3 ) a r e
deployed 11 s e c o n d s a f t e r a b o r t initiation to o r i e n t the C / M to a blunte n d - f o r w a r d a t t i t u d e . ( R e f e r to A b o r t P r o c e d u r e s in s e c t i o n 9. )
D u r i n g a n o r m a l m i s s i o n , the LES t o w e r i s j e t t i s o n e d s h o r t l y a f t e r
s e c o n d s t a g e b o o s t e r (S-IVB) engine ignition. LES t o w e r j e t t i s o n i s
m a n u a l l y i n i t i a t e d a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 m i n u t e s a f t e r lift-off by s e t t i n g the
A B O R T SYSTEM - MODE s w i t c h e s 1 and 2 (MDC-16) to the TWR J E T T
SPS MODE p o s i t i o n . E i t h e r s w i t c h will e n a b l e s y s t e m s A and B of the
r e d u n d a n t c i r c u i t r y . Both s w i t c h e s should be s e t a t the s a m e t i m e .
Any a b o r t , a f t e r LES t o w e r j e t t i s o n , m u s t be a c c o m p l i s h e d i n the SPS
m o d e by utilizing the S P S e n g i n e . ( R e f e r to A b o r t P r o c e d u r e s in
s e c t i o n 9. )
A b o o s t p r o t e c t i v e c o v e r ( B P C ) c o m p l e t e l y c o v e r s the c o n i c a l
s e c t i o n o f the c o m m a n d m o d u l e . The c o v e r p r o t e c t s the c o m m a n d
m o d u l e a n d windows f r o m heating d u r i n g the a s c e n t p h a s e , a n d s o o t a t
launch e s c a p e t o w e r j e t t i s o n i n the e v e n t of a n a b o r t . The c o v e r i s
a t t a c h e d to and is j e t t i s o n e d with the L E S t o w e r . A r e m o v a b l e s e c t i o n
a l l o w s a c c e s s to the C / M c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t . The c o v e r h a s one window
f a b r i c a t e , 9 of f u s e d s i l i c a g l a s s a n d i s l o c a t e d o v e r the f o r w a r d viewing
window.
2.9. 2 . 4

E a r t h Landing S v s t e m .
The ELS p r o v i d e s f o r s a f e r e t u r n of the c o m m a n d m o d u l e and
c r e w following a n e a r t h o r b i t a l m i s s i o n , a l u n a r m i s s i o n , o r m i s s i o n
a b o r t . The E L S c o n s i s t s of two e a r t h landing s y s t e m c o n t r o l l e r s ( E L S C )
and p a r a c h u t e s . T h e ELS logic c i r c u i t r y i s a r m e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y d u r i n g
a n a b o r t in the LES m o d e , and is a r m e d m a n u a l l y with the E L S LOGIC
s w i t c h on MDC-8 d u r i n g a S P S a b o r t o r n o r m a l e n t r y . The E L S C c o n t a i n s b a r 0 s w i t c h e s and t i m e - d e l a y r e l a y s . A f t e r the logic c i r c u i t r y i s
a r m e d , the E L S C a u t o m a t i c a l l y s e n s e s a l t i t u d e a n d i n i t i a t e s d e p l o y m e n t
of the p a r a c h u t e s a t the p r o p e r t i m e . The t i m e - d e l a y r e l a y s c o n t r o l
initiation of a u t o m a t i c e v e n t s a f t e r the 24, 000 f e e t b a r o switch c l o s e s .
The p a r a c h u t e s ( f i g u r e 2 . 9 - 4 ) a r e l o c a t e d in the f o r w a r d c o m p a r t m e n t o !
the C / M , u n d e r the a p e x c o v e r . D u r i n g a n o r m a l e n t r y o r d e s c e n t f r o m
a n a b o r t i n i t i a t e d above 3 0 , 000 f e e t , the 2 4 , 000 f e e t b a r 0 s w i t c h c l o s e s
and c o m p l e t e s a c i r c u i t to the MESC which j e t t i s o n s the launch e s c a p e
t o w e r . The MESC i n i t i a t e s a p e x c o v e r j e t t i s o n 0. 4 s e c o n d s a f t e r launch
e s c a p e t o w e r j e t t i s o n . C l o s i n g of the 24, 000 f e e t b a r 0 switch c o m p l e t e s
a c i r c u i t to a 2 - s e c o n d t i m e d e l a y and a 1 4 - s e c o n d t i m e d e l a y to j e t t i s o n
the d r o g u e p a r a c h u t e s i n 2 s e c o n d s . The 1 4 - s e c o n d t i m e d e l a y c o m p l e t e s
a c i r c u i t to the 1 0 , 0 0 0 f e e t b a r 0 s w i t c h .

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SYSTEMS DATA

DROGUE
PARACHUTIis (2)

APEX COVER

M A I N PARACHUTES
(3 PLACES)
PARACHUTES (3)
DROGUE PARACHUrES
A N D MORTARS
PILOT PARACHUTES
A N D MORTARS
(3 PLACES)

M A I N PAPACHUTES IN
DEPLOYMENT BAGS (3)

S M - U - ~ Q ~ ~

F i g u r e 2. 9-4.

ELS P a r a c h u t e E q u i p m e n t

S E Q U E N T I A L SYSTEMS
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SYSTEMS DATA
The drogue p a r a c h u t e s a r e held in a r e e f e d condition f o r 8 s e c o n d s
b y two reefing l i n e s . E a c h reefing line h a s two reefing l i n e c u t t e r s . A
pyrotechnic t i m e - d e l a y t r a i n in e a c h reefing line c u t t e r i s ignited at t h e
t i m e of d r o g u e p a r a c h u t e l i n e s t r e t c h , causing automatic d i s r e e f i n g a f t e r
8 seconds. The d r o g u e p a r a c h u t e s r e m a i n attached t o the c o m m a n d
module until d e s c e n t t o a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 0 , 0 0 0 f e e t w h e r e the 1 0 , 0 0 0 f e e t
b a r 0 switch c l o s e s t o initiate d r o g u e p a r a c h u t e disconnect. Simultaneo u s l y with d r o g u e p a r a c h u t e d i s c o n n e c t , t h r e e pilot p a r a c h u t e s a r e
independently m o r t a r deployed, which r e m o v e s the m a i n p a r a c h u t e p a c k s
f r o m t h e C / M and e x t r a c t s t h e m a i n p a r a c h u t e s f r o m t h e i r deployment
b a g s . The m a i n p a r a c h u t e s a r e r e e f e d f o r 8 seconds. D i s r e e f i n g then
o c c u r s , and the p a r a c h u t e s fully inflate t o lower the C / M s a f e l y t o
landing. T h r e e reefing line c u t t e r s a r e employed on e a c h of the two
reefing l i n e s f o r t h e m a i n p a r a c h u t e s .
A 27-1/Z-d,egree hang-angle of t h e C / M i s maintained by m e a n s of
the m a i n p a r a c h u t e s a t t a c h m e n t . The hang-angle c o n t r i b u t e s to the c r e w
t o l e r a n c e impact by e n s u r i n g t h a t i m p a c t o c c u r s at the specifically
designed C / M s t r u c t u r a l attenuation point. T h i s attenuation point i s on the
+Z-axis.

Special note should be m a d e that t h e apex c o v e r j e t t i s o n and deploym e n t of the drogue p a r a c h u t e s m a y be manually initiated a t 45, 0 0 0 f e e t
during a n o r m a l e n t r y if the flight c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s of the command
module b e c o m e unstable. ( R e f e r to operational l i m i t a t i o n s and
restrictions. )
An E L S - AUTO/MAN switch (MDC-16) i s provided f o r the c r e w t o
inhibit a u t o m a t i c deployment of the m a i n p a r a c h u t e s during a low-altitude
a b o r t iAitiated p r i o r to 61 s e c o n d s a f t e r lift-off. The switch i s s e t to the
AUTO position p r i o r t o launch. In the event of an a b o r t p r i o r to 61 s e c o n d s
a f t e r lift-off, t h e c r e w will set t h e switch to MAN a f t e r drogue p a r a c h u t e
deployment if the C / M i s above a n altitude of 3300 feet. Deployment of the
m a i n p a r a c h u t e s will b e m a n u a l l y initiated by p r e s s i n g the MAIN DEPLOY
switch on MDC-5, when t h e a l t i m e t e r pointer r e a c h e s the adjustable m a r k e r
setting (3300 f e e t ) on the a l t i m e t e r f a c e . T h i s action will p r e c l u d e the
possibility of the command module drifting back on a land a r e a . The ELS
switch should b e r e t u r n e d t o AUTO a f t e r the m a i n p a r a c h u t e s a r e deployed.
T h i s will allow a 14-second t i m e delay t o t i m e out and p e r m i t r e l e a s e of
the m a i n p a r a c h u t e s when the MAIN CHUTE RELEASE switch i s actuated
a f t e r touchdown.

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_SYSTEMS DATA
T h e postlanding r e c o v e r y a i d s c o n s i s t of a sea dye m a r k e r ,
s w i m m e r s u m b i l i c a l , C / M vent f a n , C / M uprighting s y s t e m , H F
r e c o v e r y a n t e n n a , and a f l a s h i n g b e a c o n light. The s e a dye m a r k e r and
s w i m m e r s u m b i l i c a l a r e deployed a u t o m a t i c a l l y when t h e r e c o v e r y
a n t e n n a i s deployed. T h e m a r k e r and s w i m m e r s u m b i l i c a l a r e t e t h e r e d
to the C / M f o r w a r d c o m p a r t m e n t d e c k . The s e a dye m a r k e r w i l l l a s t
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 12 h o u r s . The C / M vent fan ( p a r t o f t h e ECS) i s t u r n e d on
a f t e r landing to vent the C / M t o the o u t s i d e a t m o s p h e r e . The C / M
u p r i g h t i n g s y s t e m i s a c t i v a t e d only if the C / M i s in a s t a b l e i n v e r t e d
a t t i t u d e . ( R e f e r to C o m m a n d Module Uprighting S y s t e m in s e c t i o n 2 . )
The f l a s h i n g beacon light a n d two VHF a n t e n n a s l o c a t e d o n the
f o r w a r d c o m p a r t m e n t d e c k on the C / M a r e a u t o m a t i c a l l y deployed to
a n u p r i g h t position a f t e r m a i n p a r a c h u t e deployment. The r i s e r s of
the m a i n p a r a c h u t e s a c t u a t e r e e f i n g line c u t t e r s , which c u t r e t e n t i o n
t i e s and a l l o w s the b e a c o n l i g h t and V H F a n t e n n a s t o b e e x t e n d e d i n 8 s e c o n d s .
The beacon light h a s a s e l f - c o n t a i n e d p o w e r supply capable of o p e r a t i n g
the light f o r t h r e e 8 - h o u r duty c y c l e s . The f l a s h r a t e i s 1 5 p e r m i n u t e
a t a n i n t e n s i t y of 1 . 2 c a n d l e - s e c o n d s p e r f l a s h .
T h e postlanding c o n t r o l s w i t c h e s a r e l o c a t e d on MDC-25. A
r e c o v e r y pickup c a b l e i s provided o n t h e c o m m a n d m o d u l e f o r r e t r i e v a l
by r e c o v e r y forces.
2.9.3

MAJOR COMPONENT/SUBSYSTEM DESCRIPTION


E a c h of t h e s e q u e n t i a l s y s t e m s e m p l o y redundant c i r c u i t s f o r
r e l i a b i l i t y . Seven b a t t e r i e s a r e p r o v i d e d in t h e s p a c e c r a f t t o f u r n i s h
e l e c t r i c a l p o w e r f o r t h e s p a c e c r a f t p o r t i o n of t h e s y s t e m s d u r i n g o p e r a tion. E n t r y b a t t e r i e s A, B, and C, and two p y r o b a t t e r i e s a r e l o c a t e d
in t h e c o m m a n d m o d u l e , and two S / M j e t t i s o n b a t t e r i e s a r e l o c a t e d i n t h e
s e r v i c e m o d u l e . E n t r y b a t t e r i e s A, B , and C a r e t h e only b a t t e r i e s t h a t
a r e r e c h a r g e a b l e d u r i n g t h e mission.
E n t r y b a t t e r i e s A and B f u r n i s h p o w e r f o r t h e EDS d i s p l a y s and
MESC l o g i c c i r c u i t r y . T h e p y r o b a t t e r i e s f u r n i s h p o w e r f o r detonation
of p y r o t e c h n i c d e v i c e s d u r i n g a b o r t s , s e p a r a t i o n f u n c t i o n s , and p a r a c h u t e o p e r a t i o n d u r i n g t h e n o r m a l landing s e q u e n c e . (See f i g u r e 2 . 9 - 5
f o r a C / M b a t t e r y b u s t i e - i n s c h e m a t i c . ) A d e s c r i p t i o n of e a c h of t h e
s e q u e n t i a l s y s t e m s i s contained in t h e following p a r a g r a p h s .

2.9.3. 1

Sequential E v e n t s C o n t r o l S y s t e m .
T h e SECS c o n s i s t s of two m a s t e r e v e n t s s e q u e n c e c o n t r o l l e r s
( M E S C ) , two e a r t h landing s e q u e n c e c o n t r o l l e r s ( E L S C ) , two c o m m a n d

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SYSTEMS DATA

ENTRY
BATTERY A

BATTERY C

BATTERY B

BATC

IOOA

)I PWR (LEB-150)

BATTERY BUS A
V

D 5A ) I B A TSA1

MESCLOGIC
A-BAT
(MDC-

(MDC-25)

(MDC-25)
MESCLOGIC
B- BAT B
[MDC22)

22)
I!

MASTER EVENT
SEQ CONT- 2

SEQ C O N T - I

MESC PYRO BUS B

LOGIC BUS A

LOGIC BUS B

SM-2A-75iE

F i g u r e 2 . 9-5.

C / M Battery Bus T i e - I n S c h e m a t i c

S E Q U E N T I A L SYSTEMS
I\ii i s s i o n

mortars

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C h a n g e Date

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SYSTEMS DATA
m o d u l e r e a c t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m c o n t r o l l e r s ( C / M RCSC), a n d two s e r v i c e
m o d u l e j e t t i s o n c o n t r o l l e r s (SMJC). The SMJC is l o c a t e d i n t h e s e r v i c e
m o d u l e . All o t h e r c o n t r o l l e r s a r e l o c a t e d i n t h e c o m m a n d m o d u l e . E a c h
c o n t r o l l e r c o n s i s t s of r e l a y s , t i m e r s , a n d o t h e r d e v i c e s t o provide a u t o m a t i c a n d s e m i a u t o m a t i c c o n t r o l of the s y s t e m s .
Many o p e r a t i o n s i n t h e SECS a r e a c c o m p l i s h e d by p y r o t e c h n i c
d e v i c e s of v a r i o u s t y p e s . Apollo s t a n d a r d i n i t i a t o r s (ASI) a r e u s e d

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SYSTEMS DATA
Function and
P y r o Device
b.

C/M-RCS pressurizing valves

c.

Circuit interrupters

d.

C /M-S /M umbilical
guillotine

e.

LE a n d P c m o t o r s
igniter cartridges

LE t o w e r (TWR) j e t t i s o n
a.

TWR t o C / M a t t a c h ing nuts (explosive)

b.

TWR j e t t i s o n m o t o r
igniter cartridges

P o s t l a n d i n g antenna
deploy

N o r m a l Actuating
C o n t r 01

Automatic signal f r o m
MESC o r m a n u a l c o n t r o l
f r o m ABORT SYSTEM MODE s w i t c h e s 1 a n d 2

Backup C o n t r o l

ABORT SYSTEM - MODE


s w i t c h e s 1 and 2 (MDC-16)

Manual a c t u a t i o n of
POS TLANDING DEPLOY switches 1
and 2 (MDC-25)
u

2 . 9. 3 . 1. 1

M a s t e r E v e n t s S e q u e n c e C o n t r o l l e r s (MESC).
The MESC ( f i g u r e 2. 9 - 6 ) p r o v i d e s the logic a n d timing to i n i t i a t e and
t e r m i n a t e e v e n t s a s s o c i a t e d with t h e a s c e n t and a b o r t m o d e s . C o n t r o l l e r
A i s in s y s t e m A and c o n t r o l l e r B i s in s y s t e m B of t h e redundant s y s t e m s .
C r o s s o v e r c i r c u i t r y b e t w e e n c o n t r o l l e r s A and B e n s u r e s c o r r e c t outputs
f o r detonating p y r o t e c h n i c d e v i c e s e v e n if one redundant c i r c u i t i s i n o p e r a tive. T h e l o g i c c i r c u i t r y is a r m e d with t h e two MESC-LOGIC ARM
s w i t c h e s 1 and 2 o n MDC-25. T h e p y r o c i r c u i t r y i s a r m e d with t h e two
MASTER E V E N T S E Q C O N T - P Y R O ARM s w i t c h e s 1 and 2 o n MDC-24.
Backup c o n t r o l s a r e p r o v i d e d f o r m o s t of t h e e v e n t s c o n t r o l l e d by t h e
XAl7CP

+-+-

--.

AUTO AK)I(T 2
CROSSOMR
AUTO M O R T I

CROSSOVEL
TW

B O O S T E R ENGINIS
CUTOFF (UCO)

C/M-S/M

SE?

PYhJ CONTROL

BATTERY

m-+,
1

C / M - I N SEI SWITCH

n M t DELAY
I

I1.0JECOK)S
nM
DELAY

(MDC-15)

M[X LOGIC ARM


SWITCH A IMDC-'255)
UTTEKY

LOCK

POS
0.1

uc

nm

DEUY

3
3

$1

MONITOR

3_J

T.D.

I.7SEC

nru DELAY

Figur

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SYSTEMS DATA

____----

M 4 S T E R EVENTS
$fOCfNE CONTROLLER A

I
I .o StC

I
I

I
I

Yj?
0.4

su

JETTISON

Figure 2 . 9 - 6 .

M a s t e r Events Sequence Controller Block Diagram

SEQUENTIAL SYSTEMS
Mission

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12

No''

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ENTRY BATTERY A

APEX COVER
JETT (SWITCH)

r----

r---1I
I
M4STER

I
I
I
I

EVENTS
SEQUENCE
CONTROLLERA

II
I

l p m

I
I

.,,,L
L

*I

II
I

MASTER
EVENrj
SEWEhCE

c-

r-----

!PYRO PWR

I
I

I
II

I LOGIC
lp?

APEX COVER
J E l l (SWITCH)

ENTRY BATTERY B

PYROPWR

1 7 A N D 18
0.4SECOND

swl

I
I

88

I LOGIC+

I
I

I
I

I
II
1
I

I
I

II
II

BAR0

SWlTC

I .
II

I LOGIC*

r
0ARO
SWITCH

Ipm
II

T I M DELAY

3AND4

b
-

- BAR0
SWITCH 2

38,500 FT (MAX)
24,000 FT(M1N)

K I (4PDT)

+-

14 SECONDS

--

TIME DELAY
1 AND2
2 SECONDS

ia,m n (MA)()
10,oOO FT (MIN)
I

'
i

"

IC2 (4 POT)

1
J

L
w

DROQJE DEPLOY
(SWITCH)

J
WIN I
(SW:

Fi

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SYSTEMS DATA

MAIN CHUTE

MAIN DEPLOY
(SWITCH)

XUE

DROGUE
MORTAR
NO. 2

7 TAR

'.

-71
?TAR

DROCUE
MORTAR
N0.2

4
1

RELEASE

PILOT
CWTENO. 1
DEPLOY

DROGUE
RELWE

DROGUE
RELEASE

PILOT
CWTE NO. I
DEPLOY

PILOT
C W T E NO. 2
DEPLOY

PILOT
W T E NO. 3
DEPLOY

PILOT
C W T E NO. 2
DEPLOY

PILOT
C W T E NO. 3
DEPLOY

MAIN
CWTE
DISCONNECT

MI\ IN
CHJTE
DISCONNECT

-t

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1)

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I

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LEGEND:

18,ooO F l ( M U )
10,OOO

CROSSOVER PYRO POWER

PCVB

n (MIN)

BARO
WITCH 3 --&

CROSSOVER LOGIC POWER

PYRO CONTINUITY
VERIFICATION M3X

i I

EARTH LANDING SEQUENCE CONTROLLER B

13 (4 PDT)

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-

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BARO
SWITCH 4

M I N DEPLOY
(SWITCH)

1
MAIN CHUTE
RELEASE
(SWITCH)

SMU-742D

Figure 2 . 9 - 7 .

Earth Landing S y s t e m Controller Block Diagram


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the b a r 0 switch setting. O t h e r e v e n t s a r e controlled by t i m e - d e l a y r e l a y s
a f t e r the b a r 0 s w i t c h e s close. R e f e r to functional d e s c r i p t i o n of the ELS.
2. 9. 3. 1. 3

Command Module Reaction Control S y s t e m C o n t r o l l e r s ( C / M RCSC).


T h e C / M RCSC ( f i g u r e 2. 9-8) p r o v i d e a u t o m a t i c and m a n u a l control
of e v e n t s that o c c u r i n t h e r e a c t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m . Two redundant
c o n t r o l l e r s a r e provided f o r dual redundancy. During a n a b o r t initiated
p r i o r t o 6 1 s e c o n d s a f t e r lift-off, t h e C / M RCS oxidizer and helium a r e
a u t o m a t i c a l l y dumped. When t h e a b o r t signal is r e c e i v e d , t h e following
p y r o valves a r e f i r e d by i n i t i a t o r s t o p r e s s u r i z e and dump t h e RCS
oxidizer:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Two h e l i u m i s o l a t i o n v a l v e s
Helium i n t e r c o n n e c t valve
Oxidizer i n t e r c o n n e c t valve
Two oxidizer o v e r b o a r d dump valves

T h e oxidizer o v e r b o a r d d u m p valves r o u t e t h e oxidizer t o a blow-out plug


in t h e aft h e a t shield of the C/M. P r e s s u r e buildup s h e a r s a pin which
r e l e a s e s the blowout plug and d u m p s t h e o x i d i z e r o v e r b o a r d .
T h e h e l i u m p r e s s u r e is dumped into the aft c o m p a r t m e n t 18 s e c o n d s
after a b o r t initiation when t h e following p y r o valves a r e f i r e d b y i n i t i a t o r s :
a.
b.
c.

Helium i n t e r c o n n e c t v a l v e
Two oxidizer tanks b y p a s s v a l v e s
Helium o v e r b o a r d d u m p valve

The t h r e e e n t r y b a t t e r i e s a r e a u t o m a t i c a l l y connected to d - c m a i n
b u s e s A and B during a n LES a b o r t o r n o r m a l C / M - S / M s e p a r a t i o n , RCS
c o n t r o l i s t r a n s f e r r e d (S/M to C / M ) . (See f i g u r e 2. 9-9 f o r RCS c o n t r o l
s c h e m a t i c , ) The c o n t r o l l e r s inhibit a u t o m a t i c o x i d i z e r d u m p , h e l i u m
d u m p , and LES pitch c o n t r o l m o t o r firing- a u t o m a t i c a l l y a t 61 seconds
a f t e r lift-off. RCS p r o p e l l a n t b u r n and p u r g e m u s t be manually s e l e c t e d .
The p y r o b u s e s a r e a r m e d when the MASTER EVENT SEQ CONT PYRO ARM switches 1 and 2 a r e s e t to the PYRO ARM position. Backup
c o n t r o l s a r e provided f o r m o s t of the functions p e r f o r m e d by the RCSC.

2. 9. 3. 1. 4

S e r v i c e Module J e t t i s o n C o n t r o l l e r s (SMJC).
The SMJC (figure 2 . 9-10) p r o g r a m the o p e r a t i o n to i m p a r t a
d e s i r e d motion to the s e r v i c e module a f t e r C / M - S / M s e p a r a t i o n . The
S / M r e a c t i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m will be c o n t r o l l e d by the SMJC and c o m m a n d
continuous f i r i n g of the -X j e t s . It is p o s s i b l e that the r e s u l t a n t - X
t h r u s t i n g will be offset f r o m the S / M X - a x i s ; t h e r e f o r e , the S / M RCS
t roll jets a r e activated for a 5.5-second interval, 2 seconds after
s e p a r a t i o n . T h i s e n s u r e s that a m a j o r component of the j e t t i s o n t h r u s t ing will be in a d i r e c t i o n that was p a r a l l e l to the CSM ( - X ) a x i s a t
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s e v e r a n c e . The dual c o n t r o l l e r s a r e p o w e r e d by d u a l s e p a r a t i o n
b a t t e r i e s l o c a t e d i n t h e S I M . The b a t t e r i e s a r e not r e c h a r g e a b l e
during the mission.
2. 9. 3 . 1. 5

C / M - S / M Separation Mechanism.
The C I M - S / M s e p a r a t i o n m e c h a n i s m ( f i g u r e 2 . 9- 11) c o n s i s t s of
e l e c t r i c a l circuit i n t e r r u p t e r s , s h e a r compression pads, tension t i e s ,
l i n e a r - s h a p e d c h a r g e s , a n d a d u a l - b l a d e guillotine ( u m b i l i c a l s e v e r a n c e
d e v i c e ) . Redundant s y s t e m s (A and B) in the MESC p r o v i d e d u a l r e d u n d a n t c o m m a n d s to f i r e d u a l i n i t i a t o r s and c h a r g e s to e n s u r e sudden
c o m p l e t e t e n s i o n a n d u m b i l i c a l s e v e r a n c e with a d e q u a t e r e l i a b i l i t y .
P r i o r to u m b i l i c a l s e v e r a n c e , s e n s i t i v e c i r c u i t s in the u m b i l i c a l a r e
d e a d f a c e d by c i r c u i t i n t e r r u p t e r s . The s h e a r c o m p r e s s i o n p a d s a r e
d e s i g n e d f o r i n t e r f e r e n c e - f r e e s e p a r a t i o n a f t e r the tension t i e s a r e
s e v e r e d . A s e p a r a t i o n s i g n a l i s s e n t to d u a l r e d u n d a n t s e r v i c e module
j e t t i s o n c o n t r o l l e r s which c o n t r o l the S / M a f t e r i t s e p a r a t e s f r o m the
C/M.

2 . 9. 3. 1 . 6

S p a c e c r a f t L E M A d a p t e r (SLA)S e p a r a t i o n M e c h a n i s m .
A c o m m a n d f o r CSM-SLA s e p a r a t i o n i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y s e n t to the
MESC when a SPS a b o r t i s m a n u a l l y i n i t i a t e d . A n A D A P T S E P switch
on MDC-5 m a y be u s e d a s a backup a n d f o r n o r m a l CSM-SLA s e p a r a t i o n
d u r i n g a n o r m a l m i s s i o n . S e p a r a t i o n of the a d a p t e r into four p a n e l s
( f i g u r e 2 . 9-12) i s a c c o m p l i s h e d by a n e x p l o s i v e t r a i n . The e x p l o s i v e
t r a i n c o n s i s t s of 28 c h a r g e h o l d e r s , 2 i n i t i a t o r s and s h i e l d s , 8 p a n e l
t h r u s t e r s , 8 i n i t i a t o r p r e s s u r e c a r t r i d g e s , and a n u m b i l i c a l s e p a r a t i o n
s y s t e m . Redundant d e t o n a t o r a s s e m b l i e s f i r e d u a l l i n e s of m i l d d e t o nating f u s e ( M D F ) i n s t a l l e d between the a d a p t e r p a n e l s , top a n d b o t t o m ,
and between e a c h p a n e l . E i t h e r l i n e will s e v e r the s p l i c e p l a t e s between
the f o u r p a n e l s a n d a r o u n d both e n d s . C r o s s o v e r b o o s t e r s a r e u s e d in
the c h a r g e h o l d e r j o i n t s to e n s u r e t h a t both l i n e s a r e f i r i n g s i m u l t a n e o u s l y for c o m p l e t e r e l i a b i l i t y . The detonating l i n e s a r e continuous l e a d
s h e a t h s s u r r o u n d i n g an e x p l o s i v e c o r e which i s v i r g i n R D X , c l a s s G .
The m i l d detonating fuse s e p a r a t e s the a d a p t e r p a n e l s and f i r e s c a r t r i d g e s f o r the p a n e l t h r u s t e r s which open the f o u r p a n e l s . S i m u l t a n e o u s l y with t h i s o p e r a t i o n , u m b i l i c a l d i s c o n n e c t t a k e s p l a c e . F o u r
s p r i n g - l o a d e d r e e l s hold the p a n e l s in a 4 5 - d e g r e e open position. The
p a n e l s a r e . stopped in the open position by eight a t t e n u a t o r s that have
honeycomb c o r e s .

2.9.3.2

E m e r e e n c v Detection S v s t e m .
T h e EDS c o n s i s t s of s e n s o r s , l o g i c c i r c u i t r y and s i g n a l condit i o n e r s l o c a t e d in t h e l a u n c h v e h i c l e , d i s p l a y s and c o n t r o l s l o c a t e d in
t h e C I M , and Q - b a l l which i s l o c a t e d on t h e f o r w a r d t i p of t h e L E S t o w e r
a b o v e t h e c a n a r d . T h e d i s p l a y s and c o n t r o l s c o n s i s t of L / V r a t e s , L / V
g u i d a n c e , a b o r t , and e n g i n e s l i g h t s , along with a n a n g l e - o f - a t t a c k

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APOLL

M T T E R Y BUSA

W
T

PYRO A
SEQ A
(LEE-150)

1
u b

A PNR

MESCAARMEUTA

OXIDIZER .
DUMP SIGNAL

'

(AUTO)

K1
K4

PITCH CONTROL
MOTOR FIRE ENABLE

KS

K4

K5

K4

::

Ks

1.

I
I

START
CM PROP JETTPURGE SWITCH
(MDC-8) r
POWER FROM C/M
PROP JETT-LOGIC
SWITCH (MDC-8)

REACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM-TRANS
SWITCH (MDC- 16)

-+

WIN BUS

I
I
I
I

K3

K6

5 C/M RCS JETS

K7

FUEL BYPASS

K9

(LEE-150)

OXDWPAND
ISOLATION VALVES

O X INTERCONNECT

KB

U T B M

LES ABORT OR C/M-S/M


SEPARATION SIGNAL-+

CM PROP JEll-DUMP
SWI1C.q (MDC-E)

1m) ENTRY

CM PROP JETT-DWP
SWITCH (MDC-8)

GAS CHROMATOGRAPH

CM PROP JETTPURGE SWITCH


(MM-8)

O X BYPASS

POWER FROM C/M


PROP JETT-LOGIC

L
r

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START

K3

. Ha DUMP

'1

1 .

61 SE<

LIFT OFF SIGNAL

Figure 2 . 9 - 8 .

C/M Reac
SEQ

Mission

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SYSTEMS DATA

PYROB

lel

MESCAARMB-

---e---

----------

TO ELSC PYRO Bus

RCS PYRO Bus

L--c--&

LES ABORT OR C/M-S/M


SEPARATION SIGNAL

-lI
I

OXIDIZER
DUMP SIGNAL

MP AND
- I O N WLVES

PITCH CONTROL
MOTOR FIRE ENABLE

RCONN ECT

STARTIiiqL9

CM PROP JETT-DUMP

CS JETS

K7

PASS

CM PROP JmPURGE SWITCH


(MDC-8)

7OMATOGRAPH (ECS SYS)

He INTERCONNECT
FUEL INTERCONNECT
AND 5 C/M RCS JETS

I
d
;
+
*FUEL BYPASS

POWER FROM C/M


PROP JETT-LOGIC
SWITCH (MDC-8)

ASS

K6

SWITCH (MDC-8)

OX DUMP AND
ISOLATION VALVES

GAS CHROMATOGRAPH (ECS SYS)


OX BYPASS

REACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM-TRANS
SWITCH ( M M - 1 6 )

csr

'1 Lg.4
I

He INTERCONNECT
K13

K12

. -

LIS

- - -SWITCH (EPS SYS "A")


1
SYSTEM
;OR

N
A - S/M

--J

MAIN B L 6
TIE-BAT M C
WITCH (MDC-22)

K3
'I

DISCRETE

M I N BUS TIE M070R


SWITCH (EPS S Y S 3")

I
NEGATIVE DC MAIN BUS
SM-U-814D

Figure 2 . 9 - 8 .

C/M Reaction Control S y s t e m Controller Schematic


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(MDC - 7)

SPS ABORT
INPUT

From: D C M A I N
BUS A

From: DCMAIN-

M A I N BUS A

nus B

,4
A1

+X
JETS

S/M RCS
ULLAGE

FIRE

RO-TATION
CONTROL INPUTS
(ENABLED)

---- -1

PITCH AND
YAW INHIBIT

INPUT 14 SEC AFTER


LOW ALTITUDE ABORT
OR 24K' BAR0 SWITCH
CLOSING DURING
DESCENT

1
-_____

Fa

DlRECl
RCS

?--

* w

scs

(MDC-16)

S/M RCS
DIRECT COILS

ENGINES)
i

ROTATION CONTROL
NO. 2 (DIRECT MANUAL
CONTROL OF RCS
ENGINES)

F i g u r e 2.9-9.

DIRECT COILS

,
I

SCS-RCS CONTROL FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

'

NOTE:

System

A Shown

System

E Simulor

sM- a-980

SCS-RCS Functional Block D i a g r a m


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SYSTEMS DATA

FLY-AWAY
UMBILICAL

SEPARATION BATTERY A

RESET
-1

r
I

SEPARATION
SIGNAL
FROM MESC

ZlKlA

ZlKlA

TZIKZA

ZZKIA

I
I

I
I

I
I
I
I
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I
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Z3K 1 A

I
W~-TRANSLATION
CONTROL

CONTROL

F i g u r e 2. 9 - 10. S e r v i c e M o d u l e J e t t i s o n C o n t r o l l e r S c h e m a t l c
S E Q U E N T I A L SYSTEMS

Mission

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l2

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SYSTEMS DATA

LINEAR SHAPE CHARGE

DETONATOR

AL GUILLOTINE

C/M UMBILICAL
FAlRlNG

LINEAR SHPAED CHARGE

S/M UMBlLlCAL
FAIRING
TENSION TIE STRAP

'BRACKET

SM-U-897A

Figure 2 . 9 - 11. C/M-SIM Separation Mechanism

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'

!I n

UMBILICAL
SEPARATION

PANEL THRUSTER

I NlTlATOR A N D
SHIELD

NEGATOR SPWNGREEL'
(4 PLACES)

ATTENUATOR
(8 PLACES)

SM-ZA-895 A

F i g u r e 2 . 9- 12. Adapter S e p a r a t i o n M e c h a n i s m
-.-

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SYSTEMS DATA
i n d i c a t o r a n d c o n t r o l s w i t c h e s . The L / V p o r t i o n of t h e EDS and t h e
Q - b a l l a r e p o w e r e d by eight L / V b a t t e r i e s . The d i s p l a y s a r e p o w e r e d
by two e n t r y b a t t e r i e s A a n d B.

2. 9. 3. 3

Launch Escape System.


T h e L E S c o n s i s t s of two m a j o r a s s e m b l i e s ( f i g u r e 2 . 9 - 3 ) t h a t a r e
i n s t a l l e d on top of the c o m m a n d m o d u l e p r i o r to l a u n c h . The f i r s t
s t r u c t u r e i s a f o u r - l e g g e d , welded t u b u l a r t i t a n i u m t o w e r . The tower
i s a t t a c h e d to the c o m m a n d m o d u l e with f o u r f r a n g i b l e n u t s on s t u d s .
TWOd e t o n a t o r a s s e m b l i e s a r e i n s t a l l e d in e a c h n u t to b r e a k i t when
L E S t o w e r j e t t i s o n i s c o m m a n d e d . T h e second s t r u c t u r e i s c y l i n d r i c a l
in s h a p e topped b y the Q - b a l l , a n d h o u s e s the launch e s c a p e , t o w e r j e t t i s o n , a n d p i t c h c o n t r o l m o t o r s . A c a n a r d s u b s y s t e m i s i n s t a l l e d n e a r the
f o r w a r d e n d below the Q - b a l l .

2 . 9 . 3. 3. 1

LES Motors.
E a c h of the t h r e e m o t o r s in the LES ( f i g u r e 2 . 9 - 3 ) a r e f i r e d by two
i g n i t e r a s s e m b l i e s . The t h r e e m o t o r s a r e the l a u n c h e s c a p e m o t o r ,
t o w e r j e t t i s o n m o t o r , a n d p i t c h c o n t r o l m o t o r . The pitch c o n t r o l m o t o r
w o r k s in conjunction with the launch e s c a p e m o t o r d u r i n g a L E S a b o r t
i n i t i a t e d p r i o r to 61 s e c o n d s a f t e r lift-off. The pitch c o n t r o l m o t o r h a s a
f i x e d z e r o - d e g r e e , s i n g l e - e x h a u s t n o z z l e a n d i s m o u n t e d below the b a l l a s t
e n c l o s u r e in a h o r i z o n t a l p o s i t i o n . T h e m o t o r p r o d u c e s a p p r o x i m a t e l y
2500 pounds of t h r u s t f o r a b o u t 0. 5 s e c o n d to f o r c e the n o s e of the LES
t o w e r in the - Z d i r e c t i o n . F i r i n g of the p i t c h c o n t r o l m o t o r i s inhibited
61 s e c o n d s a f t e r lift-off by a s i g n a l f r o m the C /M RCSC. T h e l a u n c h
e s c a p e m o t o r h a s f o u r n o z z l e s t h a t have a c e n t e r l i n e c a n t a n g l e of
35 d e g r e e s . T h e r e s u l t a n t t h r u s t v e c t o r deflection i s obtained by offsizing
t h e n o z z l e t h r o a t d i a m e t e r s and producing a t h r u s t v e c t o r in t h e - Z d i r e c tion. T h r u s t output is a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 5 0 , 0 0 0 pounds which s t a r t s dropping
in a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 s e c o n d s . Lateral t r a n s l a t i o n of the e s c a p e v e h i c l e i s
a i d e d by t h e t h r u s t v e c t o r a l i g n m e n t o f f s e t d u r i n g an LES a b o r t . T h e
t o w e r j e t t i s o n m o t o r h a s two n o z z l e s in which t h e t h r u s t v e c t o r a l i g n m e n t
is o f f s e t a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 d e g r e e s t o p r o d u c e a t h r u s t component i n t h e
+ 2 d i r e c t i o n . T h r u s t output i s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 3 , 0 0 0 pounds.

2.9.3.3.2

Canard Subsystem.
T h e c a n a r d s u b s y s t e m ( f i g u r e 2 . 9 - 3 ) c o n s i s t s of two deployable
s u r f a c e s f a i r e d into the o u t e r s k i n of the L E S below t h e Q - b a l l i n t e r f a c e .
E a c h s u r f a c e i s m o u n t e d on two h i n g e s a n d is o p e r a t e d open by a p y r o t e c h n i c t h r u s t e r with redundant g a s c a r t r i d g e s . The s u r f a c e s a r e
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 47 i n c h e s long, c l a m - s h e l l s h a p e d , a n d c o n s t r u c t e d of
double - s k i n r i b b e d i n c o n e l . T h e c a n a r d s u r f a c e s a r e a u t o m a t i c a l l y
o p e n e d d u r i n g a L E S a b o r t a n d a e r o d y n a m i c f o r c e s a c t i n g o n the s u r f a c e s c o n t r o l a t u r n a r o u n d m a n e u v e r of t h e C / M . ( R e f e r to Abort
P r o c e d u r e s i n s e c t i o n 9. )

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2.9. 3 . 4

E a r t h Landing S u b s y s t e m .
The E L S c o n s i s t s of the p a r a c h u t e s u b s y s t e m (figure 2 . 9 - 4 ) , two
e a r t h landing sequence c o n t r o l l e r s (figure 2 . 9 - 7 ) , and the a p e x c o v e r
jettison m e c h a n i s m .

The p a r a c h u t e s u b s y s t e m is c o m p r i s e d of two f i s t - r i b b o n - t y p e
nylon drogue p a r a c h u t e s , 1 3 . 7 f e e t in d i a m e t e r ; t h r e e r i n g - s l o t - t y p e
nylon pilot p a r a c h u t e s , 7 . 2 feet in d i a m e t e r ; t h r e e r i n g - s a i l - t y p e nylon
m a i n p a r a c h u t e s , 83. 5 f e e t in d i a m e t e r ; deployment bags; b r i d l e s ; s u s pension l i n e s ; m o r t a r s ; and the n e c e s s a r y h a r d w a r e f o r a t t a c h m e n t to
the C / M . T h e p a r a c h u t e s u b s y s t e m is housed i n the f o r w a r d c o m p a r t m e n t under the apex c o v e r of t h e C / M .
The e a r t h landing sequence c o n t r o l l e r s a r e located in the right
equipment bay of t h e C / M and c o n t r o l s automatic o p e r a t i o n of the ELS.
C r o s s o v e r c i r c u i t r y between the c o n t r o l l e r s e n s u r e s c o r r e c t output
s i g n a l s . Backup e m e r g e n c y s w i t c h e s a r e provided on MDC-5 f o r apex
c o v e r j e t t i s o n and p a r a c h u t e deployment. The apex c o v e r i s j e t t i s o n e d
by four g a s - o p e r a t e d t h r u s t e r s . Two g a s - t y p e c a r t r i d g e s a r e employed
f o r redundancy and o p e r a t e two t h r u s t e r s each. E i t h e r p a i r of t h r u s t e r s
will j e t t i s o n the apex c o v e r . A pilot p a r a c h u t e and m o r t a r a r e installed
in the f o r w a r d end of the a p e x c o v e r . The m o r t a r i s f i r e d a t e x a c t l y
the s a m e time a s the a p e x c o v e r t h r u s t e r s to deploy the p a r a c h u t e . The
p a r a c h u t e will pull the a p e x c o v e r f r o m the negative p r e s s u r e a r e a
iollowing the C / M .

2. 9 . 4

PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN DATA.


E h t r y d e s c e n t v e l o c i t i e s , altitude, and time a r e contained in the
following tabulated data. The f i g u r e s a r e b a s e d on a command module
r e c o v e r y weight of 1 1 , 0 0 0 pounds and a s t a n d a r d day b a r o m e t r i c
p r e s s u r e.
The tabulated d a t a s t a t e s t h e a u t o m a t i c e v e n t s t h a t n o r m a l l y
o c c u r in the ELS during d e s c e n t . Under c e r t a i n e n t r y conditions, the
apex c o v e r m a y be manually j e t t i s o n e d , and t h e drogue p a r a c h u t e s
m a n u a l l y deployed a t 45, 000 feet. R e f e r t o o p e r a t i o n a l l i m i t a t i o n s and
r e s t r i c t i o n s that follow the tabulated data.

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Occurrence

T i m e on
P a r a c hu t e s

Altitude

~~

Descent
Velocity

TWO D R O G U E PARACHUTES
24, 000 f e e t b a r 0 s w i t c h c l o s e s

24, 9 0 0 to 2 1 , 500 feel

Apex c o v e r jettison

24, 000 f e e t b a r 0
s w i t c h c l o s u r e t 0. 4
seconds

425 f t J s e c

Drogue parachutes ( 2 ) deploy

24,000 feet b a r 0
switch c l o s u r e t 2 . 0
seconds

410 f t / s e c

1 0 , 000 f e e t b a r o s w i t c h
closes

10, 950 to 9 , 100 f e e t

Drogue parachutes (2) r e l e a s e


and m a i n parachutes deploy

10, 000 f e e t bar0


switch c l o s u r e

15 to 46 s e c o n d

235 ft/sec

Main p a r a c h u t e s open ( r e e f e d )
a f t e r two d r o g u e p a r a c h u t e s
release
Main parachutes d i s r e e f

225 f t J s e c

8400 * S O 0 f e e t

3 seconds after
line s t r e t c h

110 f t / s e c

1 0 , 0 0 0 feet bar0
switch c l o s u r e

40 s e c o n d s

275 f t J s e c

O N E DROGUE PARACHUTE
Drogue parachute (1) r e l e a s e s
and m a i n c h u t e s d e p l o y

290 f t / s e c

Main p a r a c h u t e s open
( r e e f e d ) a f t e r one d r o g u e
parachute releases

8 seconds after
line s t r e t c h

120 f t / s e c

Touchdown ( 3 m a i n
parachutes .

5 minutes

28 f t / s e c

Touchdown ( 2 m a i n
parachutes)

4. 2 m i n u t e s

33. 5 f t / s e c

Main parachutes d i s r e e f

8200 * 5 0 0 f e e t

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2 . 9 . 4. 1

Power Requirements.
The SECS r e q u i r e s p o w e r only d u r i n g t h e l a u n c h and a s c e n t p h a s e , f o r
CSM-SLA s e p a r a t i o n i n o r b i t , f o r C / M - S / M s e p a r a t i o n d u r i n g t h e p r e - e n t r y
p h a s e , and d u r i n g t h e p a r a c h u t e d e s c e n t phase. Most all e v e n t s p e r f o r m e d
by t h e SECS o c c u r i n s t a n t a n e o u s l y , and not o n a continuous duty c y c l e . I n
a c c o r d a n c e with the M i s s i o n M o d u l a r D a t a Book (SID 66-1177), d a t e d
1 S e p t e m b e r 1966, t h e r e a r e no p o w e r r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r the SECS.

2.9. 5

OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS.


Under c e r t a i n e n t r y conditions, t h e s p a c e c r a f t m a y b e c o m e u n s t a b l e .
B e c a u s e of t h e e r r a t i c a e r o d y n a m i c d a m p i n g c o e f f i c i e n t s , wind g u s t s , and
s h e a r s , t h e a s t r o n a u t m a y not b e a b l e to d a m p t h e o s c i l l a t i o n s with s i n g l e
RCS. If t h i s should o c c u r , t h e a p e x c o v e r and d r o g u e p a r a c h u t e s m a y b e
m a n u a l l y deployed a t 4 5 , 0 0 0 feet. T h i s will s t a b i l i z e and k e e p the C / M i n
a h e a t s h i e l d f o r w a r d d e s c e n d i n g a t t i t u d e . F i g u r e 2 . 9 - 1 3 p o r t r a y s the
d r o g u e d e v e l o p m e n t d e s i g n envelope. The following p r e c a u t i o n s should be
o b se r v e d.
Manual i n i t i a t i o n of a p e x c o v e r j e t t i s o n and d r o g u e p a r a c h u t e
d e p l o y m e n t should n e v e r be a c c o m p l i s h e d a b o v e 4 5 , 0 0 0 f e e t
during entry.
The C / M RCS m u s t be t u r n e d off p r i o r to a p e x c o v e r j e t t i s o n .
The L E S t o w e r and a p e x c o v e r should n e v e r b e m a n u a l l y j e t t i s o n e d
a b o v e the a u t o m a t i c m o d e of 24,0 0 0 f e e t d u r i n g L E S a b o r t s .
ENTRY E N V E L O P E

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0

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0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

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wcn NUMBER
F i g u r e 2 . 9 - 13.

0.9

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2.9.6

T E L E M E T R Y MEASUREMENTS.
T h e following is a c o m p l e t e list of all s e q u e n t i a l s y s t e m s t e l e m e t r y
d a t a t h a t is m o n i t o r e d by flight c o n t r o l l e r s and g r o u n d s u p p o r t p e r s o n n e l .
The l a s t c o l u m n c o n t a i n s t h e n a m e a n d type of S / C c r e w d i s p l a y . T h e
d i s p l a y u t i l i z e s the s a m e pickoff o r s i g n a l s o u r c e s a s t e l e m e t r y , u n l e s s a
s e p a r a t e m e a s u r e m e n t n u m b e r is included i n the d i s p l a y c o l u m n .

bit rate ope ration.


Measurement
Number

Sensor
Range

Description

Crew
Display

CD 0136 X

EDS a b o r t l o g i c out B

Event

None

CD 01-40 X

Direct ullage on A

Event

None

CD 0141 X

D i r e c t u l l a g e on B

Event

None

CD 0170 X

RCS activate signal A

Event

None

CD 0171 X

RCS a c t i v a t e s i g n a l B

Event

None

CD 0173 X

CM-RCS p r e s s u r i z e signal A

Event

None

CD 0174 X

CM-RCS p r e s s u r i z e signal B

Event

None

*CD 0200 V

DC v o l t a g e l o g i c bus A

t o . 1.37 vdc

None

*CD 0201 V

DC v o l t a g e l o g i c bus B

+O/+37 vdc

None

CD 0 2 3 0 X

F o r w a r d heat shield jettison A

Event

None

CD 0231 X

F o r w a r d heat shield jettison B

Event

None

CD 0315 X

EDS e n a b l e A

Event

None

CD 0316 X

EDS enable B

Event

None

CD 1006 X

LES m o t o r f i r e initiate A

Event

None

CD 1007 X

LES m o t o r f i r e initiate B

Event

None

C E 0001 X

D r o g u e deploy r e l a y c l o s e A

Event

None

C E 0002 X

D r o g u e deploy r e l a y c l o s e B

Event

None

C E 0003 X

Main parachute deploy-drogue r e l e a s e relay A

Event

None

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Number

Description

C E 0004 X

Main parachute deploy-drogue r e l e a s e r e l a y B

Event

None

C E 0007 X

Baroswitch lock-in relay close A

Event

None

C E 0008 X

Baroswitch lock-in relay close B

Event

None

B a r o m e t r i c p r e s s u r e static r e f e r e n c e

t O / t 1 5 psia

Indicator

C E 0321 X

Main chute disconnect relay A

Event

None

C E 0322 X

Main chute disconnect r e l a y B

Event

None

Q-ball v e c t o r s u m output

+ 0 / + 5 vdc

Indi c a t o r

BS 0016 X

Launch vehicle guidance fail A

Event

L / V GUID
light

BS 0020 X

Launch vehicle r a t e excessive A

Event

L / V RATE
light

BS 0 0 3 0 X

E n g i n e No. 1 o u t A

Event

ENGINES 1
light

BS 0032 X

E n g i n e No. 2 o u t A

Event

ENGINES 2
light

BS 0034 X

E n g i n e No. 3 o u t A

Event

ENGINES 3
light

BS 0036 X

E n g i n e No. 4 o u t A

Event

ENGINES 4
light

BS 0 0 3 8 X

E n g i n e No. 5 o u t A

Event

BS 0040 X

E n g i n e No. 6 o u t A

Event

ENGINES 6
light

BS 00.42 X

E n g i n e No. 7 o u t A

Event

ENGINES 7
light

BS

E n g i n e No. 8 o u t A

Event

ENGINES 8
light

Lift-off s i g n a l B

Event

LIFT OFF
light

Sensor
Range

Crew
Di s play

*CE 0035 P

'kLS 0 0 0 1

0044 X

BS 0061 X

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Measurement
Number

cs

Sensor
Range

Description

Crew
Display

EDS a b o r t r e q u e s t A

Event

ABORT
light

*LS 0090 X

Tower physical separation monitor A

Event

None

hkLS 0 0 9 1 X

Tower physical separation monitor B

Event

None

cs 0100 x

CM-SM physical s e p a r a t i o n monitor A

Event

None

cs 0101 x

CM-SM p h y s i c a l s e p a r a t i o n m o n i t o r B

Event

None

ss 0120 x

SM/adapter physical separation monitor A

Event

None

SM/adapter physical separation monitor B

Event

None

ss

0080

0121

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SECTION 2
SUBSECTION 2.10
CAUTION AND WARNING SYSTEM (C&WS)
2.10.1

INTRODUCTION.
T h e C&WS m o n i t o r s c r i t i c a l p a r a m e t e r s of m o s t S I C s y s t e m s in the
C / M a n d S / M . When a malfunction o r o u t - o f - t o l e r a n c e condition o c c u r s in
a n y of t h e s e s y s t e m s , the c r e w is i m m e d i a t e l y a l e r t e d in o r d e r that c o r r e c t i v e action m a y be taken.

2.10.2

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.
Upon r e c e i p t of malfunction o r o u t - o f - t o l e r a n c e s i g n a l s , the C&WS
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y identifies the a b n o r m a l condition and a l e r t s the c r e w to i t s
existence. E a c h signal will a c t i v a t e a n a p p r o p r i a t e s y s t e m s s t a t u s indicat o r and a m a s t e r a l a r m c i r c u i t . T h e m a s t e r a l a r m c i r c u i t visually and
a u r a l l y a t t r a c t s the c r e w ' s attention by alarm i n d i c a t o r s on the MDC and a n
a l a r m tone in the h e a d s e t s . C r e w acknowledgement of a n a b n o r m a l condition
c o n s i s t s of r e s e t t i n g the m a s t e r a l a r m c i r c u i t , but retaining the p a r t i c u l a r
s y s t e m s s t a t u s malfunction indication. The capability e x i s t s f o r the c r e w to
s e l e c t s e v e r a l m o d e s of o b s e r v i n g s y s t e m s s t a t u s and m a s t e r a l a r m indic a t o r s , a n d of m o n i t o r i n g C / M o r S / M s y s t e m s .

2.10.3

MAJOR COMPONENT /SUBSYSTEM DESCRIPTION.


T h e C&WS c o n s i s t s of one m a j o r component, the detection unit, It is
located behind iMDC-13 and, t h e r e f o r e , is n e i t h e r v i s i b l e n o r a c c e s s i b l e to
the c r e w d u r i n g the m i s s i o n . The balance of the s y s t e m i s m a d e up of
v i s u a l i n d i c a t o r s , a u r a l a l e r t i n g and a s s o c i a t e d c i r c u i t s , and those switches
r e q u i r e d to c o n t r o l the v a r i o u s s y s t e m functions, V i s u a l i n d i c a t o r s include
the five u p p e r - m o s t e l e c t r o m e c h a n i c a l event d e v i c e s on MDC-18, a s well
as a l l s y s t e m s s t a t u s and m a s t e r a l a r m lights.
T h e detection unit c i r c u i t s c o n s i s t of c o m p a r a t o r s , logic, l e v e l
d e t e c t o r s , l a m p d r i v e r s , a n d a m a s t e r a l a r m and tone g e n e r a t o r . A l s o
i n c o r p o r a t e d a r e two redundant power supplies that f u r n i s h r e g u l a t e d t12
Inputs to the detection unit conand -12 d - c voltages f o r the e l e c t r o n i c s .
s i s t of both analog a n d event-type s i g n a l s .
T h e analog s i g n a l s , totaling 51 inputs, a r e in the 0 - to 5-volt d-c
r a n g e , A l a r m l i m i t s f o r t h e s e s i g n a l s t r i g g e r voltage c o m p a r a t o r s , which,
i n t u r n , a c t i v a t e logic and l a m p - d r i v e r c i r c u i t s . T h i s c a u s e s activation of
the m a s t e r alarm c i r c u i t and tone g e n e r a t o r , illumination of application
s y s t e m s s t a t u s lights on MDC-10 and -11, a n d / o r activation of applicable
e l e c t r o m e c h a n i c a l event i n d i c a t o r s on 1MDC-18. A total of 25 event inputs
a r e fed to the C&WS detection unit. T h e s e s i g n a l s o r i g i n a t e f r o m solid
s t a t e a n d m e c h a n i c a l switch c l o s u r e s in malfunction s e n s i n g d e v i c e s . Of
this n u m b e r , 19 s i g n a l s will d i r e c t l y illuminate a p p l i c a b l e s y s t e m s t a t u s
l i g h t s , and through logic c i r c u i t r y , a c t i v a t e the m a s t e r a l a r m c i r c u i t ( a n d
tone g e n e r a t o r ) . Two o t h e r event s i g n a l s d i r e c t l y i l l u m i n a t e the s y s t e m

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s t a t u s l i g h t s , but r e q u i r e l e v e l d e t e c t o r s t o a c t i v a t e the m a s t e r a l a r m c i r cuit. E a c h of the f o u r r e m a i n i n g e v e n t s i g n a l s to s e t to a n O R g a t e , which
i s a l s o f e d b y two a n a l o g s i g n a l s . T h e r e s u l t i n g output will a c t i v a t e l a m p
d r i v e r s a n d t h e m a s t e r a l a r m c i r c u i t . One o t h e r event s i g n a l , o r i g i n a t i n g
within t h e d e t e c t i o n unit d i r e c t l y , i l l u m i n a t e s the CAUT/WARN F A I L light,
o u t a c t i v a t e s only the MASTER ALARM l i g h t s of t h e MASTER ALARLM
circuit.
T h e m a s t e r alarm c i r c u i t a l e r t s c r e w m e m b e r s whenever a b n o r m a l
conditions a r e d e t e c t e d . T h i s i s a c c o m p l i s h e d v i s u a l l y by the illumination
of r e m o t e iMASTER ALARM s w i t c h - l i g h t s on M D C - 3 and -18, and the
iMASTER ALARM light on L E B - 1 0 3 . An a u d i o a l a r m tone, s e n t to the t h r e e
h e a d s e t s , a u r a l l y a l e r t s the c r e w , r e g a r d l e s s of w h e t h e r the t e l e c o m s y s t e m
is a c t i v a t e d . T h e output s i g n a l of the tone g e n e r a t o r i s a s q u a r e wave that
i s a l t e r n a t e l y 750 c p s a n d 2000 c p s , changing at a f r e q u e n c y of 2. 5 c p s .
Although t h e tone i s a u d i b l e a b o v e t h e c o n v e r s a t i o n l e v e l , it d o e s not r e n d e r
n o r m a l c o n v e r s a t i o n i n d i s t i n c t o r g a r b l e d . When the c r e w h a s noted the
a b n o r m a l condition, t h e t h r e e a l a r m l i g h t s and the tone g e n e r a t o r a r e
d e a c t i v a t e d a n d r e s e t by p r e s s i n g e i t h e r MASTER !iLARlM s w i t c h - l i g h t , both
of which i n c o r p o r a t e a p u s h - s w i t c h . T h i s a c t i o n l e a v e s t h e s y s t e m s s t a t u s
l i g h t s i l l u m i n a t e d , a n d r e s e t s t h e m a s t e r a l a r m c i r c u i t f o r a l e r t i n g the cre\v
t o t h e next a b n o r m a l condition. T h e individual s y s t e m s t a t u s l i g h t s will
remain i l l u m i n a t e d u n t i l the m a l f u n c t i o n o r o u t - o f - t o l e r a n c e condition i s
corrected.
T h e C & W S p o w e r s u p p l i e s i n c l u d e s e n s i n g a n d switching c i r c u i t r y t h a t
a s s u r e unit s e l f - p r o t e c t i o n should high-input c u r r e n t , o r high- o r lowoutput voltage o c c u r . Any of t h e s e conditions will c a u s e the i l l u m i n a t i o n of
t h e m a s t e r alarm l i g h t s a n d t h e CAUT-WARN F A I L s y s t e m s s t a t u s light,
T h e tone g e n e r a t o r , h o w e v e r , w i l l not b e a c t i v a t e d due t o r e q u i r i n g the
1 2 - v o l t output f r o m t h e m a l f u n c t i o n e d p o w e r supply f o r i t s o p e r a t i o n . T h e
c r e w m u s t t h e n m a n u a l l y s e l e c t the r e d u n d a n t p o w e r supply to r e t u r n the
C&WS t o o p e r a t i o n . I n s o doing, the CAUT/WARN F A I L s t a t u s light i s
e x t i n g u i s h e d , , but t h e m a s t e r alarm c i r c u i t is a c t i v a t e d , thus r e q u i r i n g i t to
be reset.
I n c o r p o r a t e d i n t o t h e C & W S i s t h e capability to t e s t t h e l a m p s of s y s t e m s s t a t u s a n d m a s t e r alarm l i g h t s , P o s i t i o n 1 of the L A M P T E S T sw4tch
(.MDC-23) c o n t r o l s the i l l u m i n a t i o n of s t a t u s l i g h t s on MDC-10 and the
M A S T E R ALARM s w i t c h - l i g h t s on IMDC-3 a n d IMDC-18. P o s i t i o n 2 t e s t s
only t h e s t a t u s l i g h t s on iMDC-11. T h e r e m a i n i n g iMASTER ALARM light
i s on L E B - 1 0 3 , a n d is t e s t e d along with the nine G & N condition lights on
t h a t p a n e l by p r e s s i n g t h e CHECK CONDITION LAMPS p u s h - s w i t c h on
L E B - 1 0 5 . Although t h e s e nine l i g h t s a r e not p a r t of the C&WS, all but t h r e e
of t h e m (PGNS, Z E R O ENCODER, a n d IiMU DISPLAY) a r e d u p l i c a t e d on
Ll DC - 10.
S w i t c h e s on t h e .MDC e n a b l e the c r e w to s e l e c t CSrlVS o p e r a t i o n a l
m o d e s . T h e Tosition of t h e MODE s w i t c h (MDC-11) e s t a b l i s h e s the S / C
s y s t e m s to b e m o n i t o r e d . B e f o r e s e p a r a t i o n a n d e n t r y , s y s t e m s in both the
C / M a n d S / M a r e m o n i t o r e d f o r m a l f u n c t i o n or o u t - o f - t o l e r a n c e conditions.
A f t e r CSlM s e p a r a t i o n , h o w e v e r , only t h o s e s y s t e m s in the C/.M a r e m o n i t o r e d . R e p o s i t i o n i n g the s w i t c h a l s o p r e v e n t s S / M s y s t e m s s t a t u s lights
and event indicators from remaining activated after separation.
T h e C / W s w i t c h (MDC-13) p e r m i t s t h r e e m o d e s of s t a t u s and a l a r m
light illumination. F o r m o s t of t h e m i s s i o n t h e s w i t c h i s s e t to the
NORMAL p o s i t i o n to give n o r m a l C&WS l i g h t o p e r a t i o n ; t h a t i s , upon r e c e i p t
of a b n o r m a l condition s i g n a l s , all s y s t e m s s t a t u s lights a n d m a s t e r a l a r m
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SYSTEMS DATA
l i g h t s a r e c a p a b l e of illumination. During t h e a s c e n t p h a s e t h e s w i t c h i s s e t
t o t h e BOOST p o s i t i o n , s o t h a t although a l l o t h e r C&WS lights o p e r a t e n o r m a l l y , t h e MASTER ALARM s w i t c h - l i g h t o n MDC-3 will not i l l u m i n a t e .
T h i s p r e v e n t s p o s s i b l e confusion on MDC-3 between t h e r e d MASTER
ALARM light a n d t h e a d j a c e n t r e d ABORT light. T h e ACK s w i t c h p o s i t i o n
i s s e l e c t e d when t h e c r e w d e s i r e s t o a d a p t t h e i r e y e s t o o r b i t a l d a r k n e s s , o r
i f a continuously i l l u m i n a t e d s y s t e m s s t a t u s light is u n d e s i r a b l e . While in
t h i s m o d e , i n c o m i n g s i g n a l s will a c t i v a t e only t h e m a s t e r a l a r m l i g h t s a n d
t h e t o n e g e n e r a t o r . T o d e t e r m i n e t h e a b n o r m a l condition, t h e c r e w m u s t
p r e s s e i t h e r MASTER ALARM switch-light. T h i s i l l u m i n a t e s t h e a p p l i c a b l e
s y s t e m s s t a t u s l i g h t , a n d d e a c t i v a t e s a n d r e s e t s t h e master a l a r m c i r c u i t .
T h e s y s t e m s s t a t u s light w i l l r e m a i n i l l u m i n a t e d only as long as t h e s w i t c h light is p r e s s e d . H o w e v e r , it m a y b e r e c a l l e d as long as t h e a b n o r m a l
condition e x i s t s b y a g a i n p r e s s i n g e i t h e r switch-light.
2. 10.3. 1

E l e c t r i c a l P o w e r Distribution.
T h e C&WS only r e c e i v e s p o w e r f r o m 28-volt d - c s o u r c e s . (See
f i g u r e 2 . 1 0 - 1 . ) B e f o r e C S M s e p a r a t i o n , t h e p o w e r s o u r c e i s f r o m t h e fuel
c e l l s i n t h e S / M , a n d following s e p a r a t i o n , f r o m b a t t e r i e s l o c a t e d in t h e
C/M.

2. 10.4

P E R F O R M A N C E AND DESIGN DATA.

2. 1 0 . 4 1

C&WS P o w e r C o n s u m p t i o n Data.
T o t a l p o w e r c o n s u m e d b y t h e C&WS a m o u n t s t o 7.5 w a t t s , which is t h e
m a x i m u m q u i e s c e n t p o w e r f o r d e t e c t i o n unit o p e r a t i o n . V e r y s m a l l a m o u n t s
of p o w e r a r e a l s o r e q u i r e d to i l l u m i n a t e s e v e r a l l a m p s w h e n e v e r t h e C&WS
is a c t i v a t e d by malfunction input s i g n a l s . T h e s e s m a l l a m o u n t s , h o w e v e r ,
a r e not c p n s i d e r e d i n t h e o v e r a l l C&WS p o w e r r e q u i r e m e n t s .

2. 10.5

OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICT IONS.

2. 10.5. 1

C&WS G e n e r a l Data.
With t h e C / W s w i t c h i n t h e BOOST p o s i t i o n d u r i n g a s c e n t , t h e
MASTER ALARM s w i t c h - l i g h t o n MDC-3 w i l l not i l l u m i n a t e s h o u l d a m a l function o c c u r . T h e m a s t e r a l a r m c i r c u i t r e s e t c a p a b i l i t y of t h e light i s
a l s o d i s a b l e d d u r i n g t h i s t i m e . T h i s r e q u i r e s t h e MASTER ALARM s w i t c h light o n MDC-18 t o b e u s e d e x c l u s i v e l y f o r m o n i t o r i n g a n d r e s e t t i n g
functions.
S e v e r a l p e c u l i a r i t i e s should b e noted i n r e g a r d t o t h e CAUT /WARNPOWER switch. Whenever t h i s s w i t c h i s m o v e d f r o m , o r t h r o u g h , t h e O F F
p o s i t i o n t o e i t h e r p o w e r supply p o s i t i o n , t h e m a s t e r a l a r m c i r c u i t i s a c t i v a t e d , which t h e n r e q u i r e s it b e r e s e t . A l s o , switching f r o m one p o w e r
supply t o a n o t h e r (when t h e r e is not p o w e r supply f a i l u r e ) will c a u s e t h e
CAUTiWARN F A I L s t a t u s light t o i l l u m i n a t e at t h e O F F p o s i t i o n , a n d t h e n
b e extinguished when t h e o t h e r p o w e r supply p o s i t i o n is r e a c h e d .

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DETECTION UNIT

+12 VDC
POWER
SUPPLY
NO. 1

-12 VDC

NO. 2

CAUT/WARN
MN A
(MDC-25)
U

MASTER

L1-----J
I-

(LEB- 103)

STER ALAR

- C m LAM;
TEST

C N
(MDC-13)

oBOOST
I1

ICA
I

h--

CSk

ACK

t
To: S/M

event
chonnalr
(4) for

ACK mode

To:
M
event
chonnlr

(1 I ) for

To: S/M
event

indiwton
(5)

ACK mode

F i g u r e 2. 10-1. C&WS P o w e r D i s t r i b u t i o n D i a g r a m
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Should t h e r e d u n d a n t p o w e r s u p p l y also f a i l , t h e C&WS is d e g r a d e d t o
t h e following extent. R e n d e r e d i n o p e r a t i v e i s t h e c o m p l e t e m a s t e r a l a r m
c i r c u i t , a s w e l l a s t h o s e s t a t u s l i g h t s t h a t i l l u m i n a t e as t h e r e s u l t of a n a l o g t y p e input s i g n a l s . T h i s l e a v e s only t h o s e s t a t u s l i g h t s o p e r a t i v e t h a t
r e q u i r e e v e n t - t y p e input s i g n a l s . Included a r e t h e following S / M a n d C / M
l i g h t s : CDU F A I L , G & N A C C E L F A I L , IMU F A I L , G & N ERROR, IMU
T E M P , G M B L LOCK, A G A P T E M P , S P S ROUGH E C O , H z P ACCUM
F A I L , P I T C H G M B L DR F A I L , YAW G M B L DR F A I L , S P S P U SNSR
F A I L , 0 2 F L O W HI, F / C BUS DISCONNECT, AC 1 BUS F A I L , AC BUS 1
OVERLOAD, AC 2 BUS F A I L , AC BUS 2 OVERLOAD, MN BUS A
UNDERVOLT, MN BUS B UNDERVOLT, a n d CAUTIWARN FAIL.
T h e CAUTIWARN-MODE s w i t c h m u s t b e i n t h e CSM p o s i t i o n i n
o r d e r t o conduct a l a m p t e s t of t h o s e s t a t u s l i g h t s a s s o c i a t e d with S / M s y s t e m s . T h e s t a t u s l i g h t s of C / M s y s t e m s m a y b e t e s t e d with t h e MODE
s w i t c h i n e i t h e r position. C i r c u i t d e s i g n a l s o p e r m i t s a c o m p l e t e l a m p t e s t
t o be c o n d u c t e d with t h e C / W s w i t c h in t h e ACK position.
N o r m a l l y , e a c h a b n o r m a l condition s i g n a l w i l l a c t i v a t e t h e C&WS
master a l a r m c i r c u i t a n d t o n e g e n e r a t o r , a n d i l l u m i n a t e a n a p p l i c a b l e s y s t e m s s t a t u s light. T h e one e x c e p t i o n t o t h i s c o n c e p t is w h e n t h e C&WS
p o w e r supply f a i l s . T h e v i s u a l i n d i c a t o r s w i l l function, but not t h e t o n e
g e n e r a t o r p o r t i o n of t h e m a s t e r a l a r m c i r c u i t . T h i s i s d u e to t h e tone
g e n e r a t o r r e q u i r i n g t h e t l 2 a n d -12 d - c v o l t a g e output of t h e f a i l e d p o w e r
s u p p l y f o r its o p e r a t i o n .
T h e MASTER ALARM light on L E B - 103 is p a r t of t h e m a s t e r a l a r m
c i r c u i t of t h e C&WS. A s s u c h , it is i l l u m i n a t e d w h e n e v e r t h e m a s t e r
a l a r m c i r c u i t i s a c t i v a t e d by a n i n c o m i n g a b n o r m a l c o n d i t i o n s i g n a l . A
l a m p c h e c k of t h i s l i g h t , h o w e v e r , it not a c c o m p l i s h e d b y t h e C&WS.
I n s t e a d , t h e light is c h e c k e d by p r e s s i n g t h e CHECK CONDITION LAMPS
p u s h - s w i t c h on LEB-105. T h e p r i m a r y function of t h i s s w i t c h i s t o c h e c k
t h e l a m p s of t h e nine G & N condition l i g h t s on L E B - 1 0 3 , none of which a r e
p a r t of t h e C&WS.
2. 10. 5. 2

S y s t e m S t a t u s L i g h t Data.
T h e following l i s t p r o v i d e s the l a m p t r i g g e r v a l u e s and a s s o c i a t e d
i n f o r m a t i o n f o r all s y s t e m s t a t u s l i g h t s on MDC-10 and -11.

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SYSTEMS DATA
~~~

Status L i g h t

TLM
Code No.

L a m p T r i g g e r Value

Other Indication

SI c
'Mode

Remarks

CG5002X

PGNS l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e d
( L E B -103).

C/M

L i g h t e n a b l e d in f i n e
a l i g n m o d e only.

LOSS (-50%)3200 c p s
L o s s ( - 5 0 % ) 800 c p s w h e e l
power
1G s e r v o a i r > 2 . 9 m r f o r
2 seconds
MG s e r v o a i r > 2 . 9 m r f o r
2 seconds
OG s e r v o a i r > 2 . 9 m r f o r
2 seconds

CG5001X

PGNS l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e d
( L E B - 103).

CIM

Inhibited ( b y AGC
p r o g r a m ) in c o a r s e align
mode.

CG5006X

None

CIM

IRIG t e m p ( 1 3 5 F ) is
i n t e r n a l and not end c a p
temp.

4.

IRIG t e m p C 1 3 2 " F
IRIG t e m p > 1 3 8 " F
PIPA tempC132'F
PIPA temp>l38"F

AGAP T E M P

1.
2.

Any B M A G ( 1 6 0 " F
Any B M A G 7 1 7 1 ' F

CHZ030V

None

CIM

G&N A C C E L
FAIL

1.

X P I P A e r r o r > 2 7 m r for
5 seconds
Y PIPA e r r o r >27 m r for
5 seconds
Z PIPA e r r o r >27 mr for
5 seconds

CC5OOOX

PGNS l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e d
(LEB-103).

c/ M

Down T L M w o r d r a t e too
high o r low
Up T L M b i t r a t e too high
U p - l i n k d a t a in e r r o r

CC5005X

DSKY T M F A I L
( L E B - 1 0 6 ) and PGNS
lights (LEB-103)
illuminated.

C/M

CG5003X

FDA1 a t t i t u d e b a l l r e d
z o n e u n d e r new axis
indicator.

C/M

SF0039 P

TANK PRESSURE-H2-1
indicator
TANK PRESSURE-H2-1
indicator

SIAM

C / M RCS P R E S S - F
indicator
C I M RCS PRESS-OX
indicator

c / .\I

L i g h t f u n c t i o n a l only
when CAUTI WARNMODE s w i t c h in C I W

C I M RCS P R E S S - F
indicator
C I M RCS PRESS-OX
indicator

Clhl

Light functional only


when CAUTI WARNMODE switch in C I M

PGNS l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e d
[LEB-103).

C/M

CDU F A I L

1.
2.
3.
4.

5.

IMU F A I L

I.
2.

3.
4.
5.

IMU T E M P

1.
2.
3.

2.
3.

G & N ERROR

1.
2.
3.

LOSS( - 5 0 % ) 2 5 . 6 K C s u p p l y
L o s s (-50%) motor excitation
ICDU e r r o r 7 1 . 2 m r for
5 seconds
MCDU e r r o r > 1 . 2 m r f o r
5 seconds
OCDU e r r o r > l . 2 m r f o r
5 seconds

G M B L LOCK

MG a n g l e > *60 '

H2 P R E S S

1.
2.
1.
+,

C I M RCS A

C I M RCS B

1(220
12270
2 <220
2 >270

psia
psia
psia
psia

SFOOIOP

1. F u e l tk H e p r e s s ( 2 6 5 p s i a
?. F u e l tk H e p r e s s > 3 2 5 p s i a
3 . Ox tk H e p r e s s < 2 6 5 p s i a
&. Ox tk H e p r e s s > 3 2 5 p s i a

C ROO0 5 P

CROOO6P

3.
1.

F u e l tk H e p r e s s <265 p s i a
F u e l t k He p r e s s >325 p s i a
Ox tk H e p r e s s < 2 6 5 p s i a
Ox tk H e p r e s s >325 p s i a

L.
2.
1.

L o s s 0 1 - 2 8 vdc s u p p l y
L o s s 0 1 -13 vdc s u p p l y
L o s s of - 3 vdc s u p p l y

ZCi030X

I.

2.

AGC PWR
FAIL

Tank
Tank
Tank
Tank

CROOllP

CROOlLP

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O2 PRESS

S/M

S / M RCS T E M P - P K G
indicator
S / M RCS PRESS-MANF
indicator

SI M

S / M RCS T E M P - P K G
indicator
S I M RCS PRESS-MANF
indicator

SIM

S I M RCS T E M P - P K G
indicator
S I M RCS PRESS-MANF
indicator

SI M

None

E n g i n e c u t s off.

S/M

None

None

CIM

Fwd c u r r e n t a t 75 a m p s
f o r 1 5 m i n , o r a t 112 a m p s
for 2 5 to 300 s e c o n d s
Reverse current at 4 amps
f o r IO s e c , o r 20 a m p s f o r
I sec.
,

sc212ox
SC212lX
s c 2122x
sc2125x
SC2126X
sc2127x

MN BUS A e v e n t
indicator (3)

SI M

SC2139 R

1.

H2 f l o w < 0 . 0 1 8 I b l h r
H2 flow > O . 16 l b l h r
O2 flow<O. 14 I b l h r
O 2 f l o w > I . 27 I b l h r
At p H f a c t o r of 9
Skin t e m p < 3 6 0 ' F
Skin t e m p > 5 0 0 " F
Cond e x h ( 1 5 5 F
Cond e x h > 1 7 5 " F
Rad out t e m p e r a t u r e
b e l o w -30 F
H2 r e g p r e s s >75 p s i a

2.

0 2 reg p r e s s > 7 5 psia

SC2066P

3.

N 2 r e g p r e s s >70 p s i a

SC2060 P

1.
2.
3.

I.
2.
3.
4.

S I M RCS D

1.

2.
3.
4.

Tank
Tank
Tank
Tank

1 <800 psia

SFOO37P

1 >950 psia
2<800 psia
2 >950 p s i a

SF0038P

Pkg
Pkg
Reg
Reg

temp~63"F
t e m p >175'F
He p r e s s < l 5 5 psia
H e p r e s s >215 p s i a

SR5065T

Pkg
Pkg
Reg
Reg

temp<63"F
temp >175"F
He p r e s s < I 5 5 psia
He p r e s s >215 psia

SR5066T

Pkg
Pkg
Reg
Reg

t e m p <63 F
temp >175"F
He p r e s s ( 1 5 5 psia
He p r e s s >215 psia

SR5067T

Pkg
Pkg
Reg
Reg

temp<63"F
temp >175"F
He p r e s s < 1 5 5 p s i a
H e p r e s s >215 p s i a

SR5068T

2.

H2O ACCUM
FAIL

T h r e e O 2 b u b b l e s ( m i n ) in
outlet w a t e r line

F I C BUS
DISCONNECT

I.

2.

FIC I

I.
2.
3.
4.

5.

6.
7.

8.
9.
0.

ISY 1

SR5776P

SR5817P

SR5830P

18OG's f o r 70 m s e c o n d s
3 6 0 6 ' s f o r 30 m s e c o n d s

S P S ROUGH
ECO

1.

SR5729P

SC216OX
SC2084T
SC2081T
S C 20 8 7 T
SC2069P

G-levels are peak-topeak.

MN BUS B e v e n t
indicator (3)

FUEL CELL-FLOW-

S/M

H2 i n d i c a t o r
SC2142R

Remarks

S / M RCS T E M P - P K G
indicator
S / M RCS PRESS-MANF
indicator

I.
2.
3.

4.

S I M RCS C

SI c
Mode

S/M

4.

S I M RCS B

Other Indication
TANK PRESSURE-02- 1
indicator
TANK PRESSURE-02-2
indicator

1.
2.
3.
4.

S / M RCS A

TLM
C o d e No.

L a m p T r i g g e r Value

Status Light

FUEL CELL-FLOW0 2 indicator


p H HI e v e n t ind
MODULE TEMP-SKIN
indicator
MODULE TEMP-COND
EXH indicator
F / C RAD T E M P LOW
event indicator
REG OUT PRESS HI
- H 2 e v e n t ind
R E G O U T P R E S S HI
- 0 2 e v e n t ind
R E G O U T P R E S S HI
- N 2 e v e n t ind

At 2 4 1 F

CC0175T

None

CIM

At - 3 0 F

CFOO2OT

CLY EVAP-OUTLET
TE.MP i n d i c a t o r

CIM

E v e n t i n d i c a t o r s pH.
HI, F I C RAD T E M P
LO. n2 PRESS, o2
P R E S S , and N 2 P R E S S
a r e activated a t l a m p
trigger values.

T E h l P HI

GLYCOL
T E M P LOW

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L a m p T r i g g e r Value

Status Light

TLM
C o d e No.

F/C 2

I.

11.

H2 f l o w < 0 . 0 1 8 l b / h r
H2 flow > O . 16 l b / h r
0 2 flow ( 0 . 1 4 l b / h r
0 2 f l o w > I . 27 l b / h r
At pH f a c t o r of 9
Skin t e m p < 3 6 0 F
Skin t e m p > 5 0 0 " F
Cond exh < 1 5 5 ' F
Cond exh > 1 7 5 " F
Rad o u t t e m p
below -30 F
H2 r e g p r e s s > 7 5 psia

2.

O2 r e g p r e s s > 7 5 p s i a

SCZO67P

3.

N2 r e g p r e s s > 7 O p s i a

SCZO6lP

10.

P I T C H GMBL
DR F A I L

SW006P

F u e l tk H e p r e s s <160 p s t a
F u e l tk H e p r e s s >ZOO p s i a
Ox t k H e p r e s s <160 p s i a
Ox t k H e p r e s s >200 p s i a

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

INV 2
T E M P HI

1.
2.
3.
4.

At 240 F

1.

2.

Under 6 a m p s
O v e r 40 a m p s

s/c

O t h e r Indication

S P S PRESS

~~

Mode

PRESSURE- F U E L
indicator
PRESSURE-OX
ind ic a t o r

SI M

F U E L - C E L L - FLOWH2 i n d i c a t o r
FUEL CELL-LOW0 2 indicator
pH HI e v e n t ind
MODULE T E M P - S K I N
indicator
MODULE T E M P - C O N D
EXH indicator
F / C RAD T E M P LOW
event indicator
R E G OUT P R E S S HIH2 e v e n t i n d i c a t o r
REG OUT P R E S S H10 2 event indicator
REG OUT P R E S S HIN2 e v e n t i n d i c a t o r

S/M

CC0176T

None

CIM

SPlOOOX

None

S/M

SW003P

SC2 140 R
SC2143R
SCZ 161X
SC2085T
SC2082T
SC 20 88 T
SC2070P

Remarks

E v e n t i n d i c a t o r pH HI,
/ C RAD T E M P LO.
H2 P R E S S , 0 2 P R E S S ,
a n d N2 P R E S S a r e
activated a t l a m p
trigger values.

O v e r c u r r e n t condit i o n s d e p e n d e n t upon
t i m e and t e m p .

S P S WALL
T E M P HI

At 3 7 8 F

SFUO2OT

None

S IM
.

F/C 3

I.

H2 f l o w < 0 . 0 1 8 l b l h r
H2 flow > O . 16 I b / h r
0 2 f l o w <O. 1 4 l b / h r
0 2 flow >1.27 l b / h r
At pH f a c t o r of'9
Skin t e m p < 3 6 0 ' F
Skin t e m p > 5 0 0 ' F
Cond e x h < 1 5 5 " F
Cond e x h > 1 7 5 " F
0. Rad o u t t e m p b e l o w
-30'F
1. H2 r e g p r e s s > 7 5 p s i a

5C2141R

FUEL CELL-FLOWHZ i n d i c a t o r
FUEL CELL-FLOWO2 i n d i c a t o r
pH HI e v e n t ind
MODULE T E M P - S K I N
indicator
MODULE T E M P - C O N D
EXH i n d i c a t o r
F I C RAD T E M P LOW
event indicator
REG OUT PRESS HIH2 e v e n t i n d i c a t o r
REG OUT P R E S S H l 0 2 event indicator
REG OUT P R E S S HIN2 e v e n t i n d i c a t o r

SIM

ZCO 177 T

None

C/M

Under b a m p s
O v e r 40 a m p s

;PI OOlX

None

si M

3 v e r c u r r e n t condition
lependent upon t i m e
tnd t e m p .

F i O X ratio unbalance o v e r
300 I b s , o r 90mo of c r i t i c a l
unbalance.
P r i m a r v and a u x s y s t e m s
1 to 3 4 discrepancy.

Vone

UNBALANCE i n d i c a :or ( f o r o v e r 300


. b s only)

S/ M

-ight f u n c t i o n a l o n l y
luring S P S firing.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

INV 3
T E M P HI

YAW G M B L
DR F A I L

S P S PU
SNSR F A I L

SC2144R
SCZ162X
SC2086T
SCZ083T

X2089T
SC2071P

2.

O z r e g p r e s s >75 p s i a

jC2068P

3.

N2 r e g p r e s s > 7 0 p s i a

5CZO62P

At 2 1 1 ' F

1.

2.

1.

2.

E v e n t i n d i c a t o r s pH
HI, F / C RAD T E M P
L O , HZ PRESS, 0 2
PRESS, and N2 P R E S S
a r e activated a t l a m p
trigger values.

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TLM
Code No.

L a m p T r i g g e r Value

Status Light

SI c
O t h e r Indication

Mode

Remarks

MN BUS A
UNDERVOLT

At 26.25*0. 1 v d c

CG0206V

DC VOLTS m e t e r

CIM

MN B U S B
UNDERVOLT

At 26.25*0. I v d c

c GO 207v

DC V O L T S m e t e r

CIM

C O z PP HI

At 7 . 6 mm Hg

C F O O O 5P

P A R T P R E S S CO2
indicator

CIM

AC BUS I
FAIL

At 9 5 i 3 v d c
At 130+2 v d c

CGOZOOV
cGo201v
cGo202v

AC V O L T S m e t e r

CIM

2.

AC BUS 2
FAIL

1.
2.

At 95*3 v d c
At 130i2 v d c

CCO203V
CC0204V
C C0205V

AC V O L T S m e t e r

CIM

C A U T I WARN
FAIL

1.

At + 1 1 . 7 v d c o r - 1 1 . 7 v d c
At t 1 3 . 9 vdc o r -13.9 vdc

None

MASTER ALARM
lights ( 3 )

CIM

2.

0 2 F L O W HI

At 1 . 0 l b l h r

None

FLOW 0 2 indicator

CIM

AC BUS 1
OVERLOAD

30 a t 9 a m p / 0 f o r 1 5 i 5 s e c
10 a t I 1 a m p f o r 5 i l s e c

None

AC V O L T S m e t e r

C/M

2.

Overload disconnects
i n v e r t e r f r o m bus.

AC BUS 2
OVERLOAD

I.
2.

30 a t 9 a m p / @ f o r 15+5 s e c
I 0 a t 11 a m p f o r 5 i 1 s e c

None

AC V O L T S m e t e r

c 1M

O v e r l o a d d i s c o n n r c Is
inverter from bus.

1.

1.

A l a r m tone inoperatlve.

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2. 10.6

T E L E M E T R Y MEASUREMENTS
The following i s a c o m p l e t e l i s t of a l l C&WS t e l e m e t r y d a t a that i s
m o n i t o r e d b y flight c o n t r o l l e r s and ground support p e r s o n n e l . T h e l a s t
c o l u m n c o n t a i n s t h e n a m e and ty-pe of S / C c r e w display. The d i s p l a y
u t i l i z e s t h e s a m e pickoff o r s i g n a l s o u r c e a s t e l e m e t r y , u n l e s s a s e p a r a t e
m e a s u r e m e n t n u m b e r i s included in the d i s p l a y column.

Measurement
Numb e r
cso15ox

I
I

Description
M a s t e r caution-warning on

I
I

S e n s o r Range
Off/on event

I
I

C r e w Display
MASTER ALARM lights

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SECTION 2
SUBSECTION 2.11
MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS DATA

2.11.1

INTRODUCTION.
Miscellaneous s y s t e m s d a t a p e r t a i n s to i t e m s t h a t w e r e not c o v e r e d in
a p r e v i o u s s y s t e m . T h e s e i t e m s c o n s i s t of c l o c k s , t i m e r s ; a c c e l e r o m e t e r s
( G - m e t e r ) , i n t e r i o r lighting, etc.

2.11.2

CLOCKS.
Two clocks and two clock-like event t i m e r s , all m e c h a n i c a l , a r e
provided f o r the c r e w i n the command module. The 400-hour clock
(MDC-12), u s e d i n monitoring m i s s i o n e l a p s e d t i m e , is i l l u m i n a t e d by
floodlights. The GMT 24-hour clock and two 10-hour event t i m e r s a r e
l o c a t e d on panel 306 i n the LH f o r w a r d equipment bay and lighted by i n t e g r a l
bulbs c o n t r o l l e d by the CLOCKS-BRT/OFF/DIM switch on L E B 100. F o r
f u r t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n , r e f e r to s e c t i o n 4.

2.11.3

DIGITAL EVENT TIMERS.


The digital event t i m e r s provide the c r e w with a m e a n s of monitoring
and timing events. One event t i m e r is located on MDC-5 the o t h e r is
l o c a t e d on MDC- 11. The event t i m e r s start automatically when lift-off
o c c u r s , and the t i m e r located o n MDC-5 will be r e s e t i f a n a b o r t is autom a t i c a l l y o r manually initiated. F o r f u r t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n , r e f e r to
s e c t i o n 3.

2 . 11. 4

ACCELEROMETER (G-ME T E R ) .
The a c c e l e r o m e t e r o r G - m e t e r (MDC-2), p r o v i d e s the c r e w w i t h a
v i s u a l indication of s p a c e c r a f t positive and negative G-loads. This m e t e r
is i l l u m i n a t - d by floodlights controlled by the LH a r e a c o n t r o l panel
(MDC-26). F o r d e t a i l e d i n f o r m a t i o n on the a c c e l e r o m e t e r ( G - m e t e r ) , r e f e r
to s e c t i o n 4.

2.11.5

COMMAND MODULE INTERIOR LIGHTING,


The i n t e r i o r lighting p r o v i d e s light f o r the m a i n display console and
LEB panels i n the c o m m a n d module.

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Functional Description.
The i n t e r i o r lighting equipment c o n s i s t s of eight floodlight f i x t u r e
a s s e m b l i e s and t h r e e c o n t r o l panels. Each f i x t u r e a s s e m b l y contains two
f l u o r e s c e n t l a m p s ( o n e p r i m a r y and one s e c o n d a r y ) and a c o n v e r t e r . The
i n t e r i o r lighting is powered by 2 8 volts d c f r o m m a i n b u s e s A and B f o r
redundancy ( f i g u r e 2. 11-1). T h i s a s s u r e s a power s o u r c e f o r l i g h t s i n a l l
a r e a s i n the event that e i t h e r bus fails. The c o n v e r t e r i n e a c h floodlight
f i x t u r e c o n v e r t s 28 volts d c to a - c power to o p e r a t e the f l u o r e s c e n t l a m p s .
The floodlights a r e used to light t h r e e a r e a s : the m a i n display console
( l e f t and r i g h t a r e a s ) and the LEB a r e a . Control panel (MDC-26) is located
o n the l e f t and c o n t r o l panel (MDC-23) is located on the right of the m a i n
d i s p l a y console ( f i g u r e 2. 11-2). The t h i r d c o n t r o l panel i s l o c a t e d i n the
l o w e r equipment bay a r e a on LEB-100. The floodlight f i x t u r e s a r e located
a r o u n d the i n t e r i o r of the c o m m a n d module. (See f i g u r e 2. 1 1 - 2 . )
E a c h c o n t r o l panel h a s a p r i m a r y and s e c o n d a r y c o n t r o l f o r the floodl i g h t s i n its r e s p e c t i v e a r e a . The p r i m a r y control i s a r h e o s t a t that cont r o l s b r i g h t n e s s of the p r i m a r y floodlights. The s e c o n d a r y control is a n
O N - O F F s w i t c h f o r the s e c o n d a r y floodlights and is turned to ON when
additional b r i g h t n e s s i s d e s i r e d . The floodlight c i r c u i t b r e a k e r s a r e on
MDC-25. The o p e r a t i o n a l u s e , o r b r i g h t n e s s l e v e l of the floodlights
depends on two f a c t o r s : the g - l e v e l and the t a s k being p e r f o r m e d . The
floodlights should be t u r n e d up bright d u r i n g a s c e n t and e n t r y . The floodl i g h t s will be a d j u s t e d a s r e q u i r e d while i n e a r t h o r b i t . The FDAI (MDC-4)
is lighted by i n t e g r a l bulbs which a r e c o n t r o l l e d by the FDAI LTG switch on
MDC-25 and FDAI BRIGHTNESS r h e o s t a t o n MDC-2. A switch is provided
on the L E B floodlight c o n t r o l panel to control lighting f o r the c l o c k s on
LHFEB - 30 6.

2. 11. 6

COMMAND MODULE UPRIGHTING SYSTEM.


The C / M uprighting s y s t e m is manually controlled and o p e r a t e d a f t e r
the C / M h a s a s s u m e d a s t a b l e i n v e r t e d floating attitude. The s y s t e m consists of t h r e e inflatable air bags, two r e l a y s , t h r e e solenoid c o n t r o l valves,
two air c o m p r e s s o r s , c o n t r o l s w i t c h e s , and a i r l i n e s . The inflatable bags
a r e located in the C / M f o r w a r d c o m p a r t m e n t and the a i r c o m p r e s s o r s a r e
l o c a t e d i n the aft c o m p a r t m e n t . The control s w i t c h e s and c i r c u i t b r e a k e r s
a r e l o c a t e d i n the c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t . Switches 1 and 2 a r e powered by the
postlanding bus s w i t c h 3 and the c o m p r e s s o r s a r e powered by b a t t e r y b u s e s
A and B. ( S e e f i g u r e 2 . 11-3. )

2. 11. 6. 1

Functional D e s c r i p t i o n .
POSTLANDING - FLOAT BAG switch 1 c o n t r o l s inflation of the a i r
bag on + Y a x i s , switch 2 c o n t r o l s inflation of the a i r bag o n the - Y a x i s ,
and s w i t c h 3 c o n t r o l s inflation of the air bag o n the + Z axis o f the C / M .
(See f i g u r e 2 . 11-3. ) E a c h bag is 4 3 i n c h e s in d i a m e t e r and h a s a capacity
of a p p r o x i m a t e l y 24 cubic f e e t when inflated. If the C / M b e c o m e s i n v e r t e d

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(MDC-26)
(TYPICAL LH AREA AND RH AREA CONTROLS)
(LEE AREA CONTROL)
I-LIGHTING-I
-FLOODS1

SM-ZA-820A

F i g u r e 2 . 11- 2 .

C / M I n t e r i o r Lighting Configuration

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>

POST LANDING-VENT FAN-PL

FLOAT BAG 3

+)52-::::

------

FILL

TO:
FLOAT
BAG

To:
FLOAl
BAG

To:
FLOAT
BAG

-3
1iv 70::
I

LET

OFF

OUTLET

LET

I
I
I
I

I
I
I

I
I

E LS
LOGIC A

NORMCLOSED

- - _ _

PRESS FILL
NORMCLOSED

PRESS FILL
NORMCLOSED

I
c

CONTROL VALVE NO. 1


+Y BAG

CONTROL VALVE NO. 2


-Y BAG

CONTROL VALVE N O . 3
+Z BAG

BATTERY
BUS B

BATTERY

COMPRESSOR
CONTROL
RELAYS

(RHEB-205)

COMPRESSOR
NO.l

'
L

0,?
l1

F i g u r e 2. 11 - 3 .

B a s i c Date

COMPRESSOR =
NO. 2

C / M Uprighting System E l e c t r i c a l Schematic

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after landing, t h e c r e w m e m b e r a t s t a t i o n 1 i n i t i a t e s filling of the t h r e e bags
by s e t t i n g the POSTLANDING - FLOAT BAG s w i t c h e s 1. 2, and 3 to F I L L .
When the C / M is uprighted, the t h r e e F L O A T BAG s w i t c h e s will be s e t to
O F F . A 4.25*0. 25 psi r e l i e f valve i s l o c a t e d i n the i n l e t of e a c h bag.
Backup relief v a l v e s s e t at 13. 5 p s i a r e located i n the outlet of e a c h
c o m p re s so r.

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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS

SECTION 3
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS

INTR ODU C T ION


T h i s s e c t i o n identifies e a c h control and display in the c o m m a n d module
and l i s t s panel location, i t e m n o m e n c l a t u r e , positions and r e l a t e d
functions, power s o u r c e , ' t e l e m e t r y m e a s u r e m e n t n u m b e r , and a s s o c i a t e d
e x p l a n a t o r y data. C o n t r o l s a n d d i s p l a y s a r e p r e s e n t e d in a tabulated list
in n u m e r i c a l o r d e r by panel n u m b e r . P a n e l n u m b e r s a r e those a p p e a r i n g
on the m a i n display console d r a w i n g and the l o w e r equipment bay d r a w i n g
in f i g u r e 3-1. (The c o m m a n d module itself d o e s not i n c o r p o r a t e n u m b e r s
on the p a n e l s . ) The following is a detailed explanation of the c o l u m n a r
d a t a p r e s e n t e d in the tabulated l i s t .
Location

Gives the location of a p a r t i c u l a r c o n t r o l o r


d i s p l a y by panel n u m b e r o r o t h e r d e s c r i p t i v e
information s u c h a s "LH couch a r m r e s t ,
etc. ' I

Name and Position

G i v e s the e x a c t n o m e n c l a t u r e of a p a r t i c u l a r
c o n t r o l o r display a n d the c o n t r o l positions,
a s p l a c a r d e d on the panel. In the a b s e n c e of
a p l a c a r d , a functional n a m e is a s s i g n e d and
the positions a r e d e s c r i b e d physically ("up, I t
"down, " e t c ) .

Function

D e s c r i b e s the function of e a c h c o n t r o l in e a c h
position.

Circuit Breaker

Gives the n a m e and location of the c i r c u i t


b r e a k e r ( s ) controlling the e l e c t r i c a l power to
e a c h control & display.

P o w e r Source

Identifies and gives the r a t i n g of the i m m e d i a t e bus o r s o u r c e supplying power to a


p a r t i c u l a r control o r display.

T e l e m e t r y Code No. a n d
Identity

Gives the m e a s u r e m e n t n u m b e r s f o r t e l e m e t r y s i g n a l s which a r e u s e d to m o n i t o r the


p e r f o r m a n c e of components, s y s t e m s , and
s u b s y s t e m s ; the s t a t u s of c o n s u m a b l e i t e m s ;
and the p r o p e r sequencing of c r i t i c a l

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o p e r a t i o n s d u r i n g a l l p h a s e s of the s p a c e c r a f t
mission. This information is monitored a t
MSFN s t a t i o n s f o r s p a c e c r a f t m a n a g e m e n t
f r o m the ground by u s e of voice o r c o m m a n d
links. M e a s u r e m e n t n u m b e r s a r e e n t e r e d
only f o r displayed m e a s u r e m e n t s . Those f o r
undisplayed m e a s u r e m e n t s a r e included in the
t e l e m e t r y m e a s u r e m e n t s table f o r the
a p p r o p r i a t e s y s t e m in s e c t i o n 2 of this
handbook.
The n u m b e r c o n s i s t s of s e v e n c h a r a c t e r s ;
two l e t t e r s followed by four n u m b e r s and one
letter. An e x a m p l e is a s follows:
S

9099
Module code letter
F u n c t i o n a l s y s t e m code l e t t e r
Discrete number

Measurement classification

a. The f i r s t l e t t e r d e s i g n a t e s the module in which the m e a s u r e m e n t


o r i g i n a t e s . Module code l e t t e r s a r e a s follows:
A Adapter

B Booster '
C C o m m a n d module

L Launch e s c a p e t o w e r
S S e r v i c e module

b. The second l e t t e r d e n o t e s the s y s t e m inwhich the m e a s u r e m e n t


o r i g i n a t e s . Functional s y s t e m code l e t t e r s a r e a s follows:
A Structures

C
D
E
F
G
H

K
P
R
S
T

E l e c t r i c a l power
Launch e s c a p e
E a r t h landing
Enviro'nmental c o n t r o l
Guidance a n d navigation
Stabilization a n d c o n t r o l

Life s y s t e m s
F l i g h t technology
Propulsion
Reaction control
Crew safety
T e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s and
instrumentation

c. C h a r a c t e r s t h r e e through s i x a r e n u m e r a l s c o m p r i s i n g a n u m b e r
which i s a s s i g n e d to a p a r t i c u l a r m e a s u r e m e n t point. T h e s e n u m b e r s a r e
l i s t e d sequentially o r a r e grouped f o r c l a r i t y within e a c h s y s t e m .

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d. The s e v e n t h l e t t e r d e n o t e s m e a s u r e m e n t c l a s s i f i c a t i o n .
c a t i o n code l e t t e r s a r e a s follows:

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M

Acceleration
Phase
Current
Vibration
Power
Frequency
Force
Position
Biomedical
Radiation
Velcotiy
Mass

W
X
Y
Z

Camera
Pressure
Quantity
Rate
Strain
Temperature
Voltage
Time
Discrete event
Acoustical
pH - a c i d i t y

Contains additional d a t a and e x p l a n a t o r y r e m a r k s ,

Remarks
3.1

N
P
Q
R
S
T
V

Classifi-

CONTROLS/DISPLAYS LOCATOR INDEX.

To aid in finding d a t a within t h i s s e c t i o n , a l o c a t o r index p r e c e d e s


the t a b u l a t e d l i s t . T h e index i s s u b - d i v i d e d into s p a c e c r a f t s y s t e m s .
Under e a c h s y s t e m i s l i s t e d , i n a l p h a b e t i c a l o r d e r , a l l c o n t r o l s a n d d i s p l a y s a s s o c i a t e d with the p a r t i c u l a r s y s t e m with c r o s s r e f e r e n c e t o t h e
p a n e l o n which the c o n t r o l or d i s p l a y i s l o c a t e d . W h e r e items, s u c h a s
c i r c u i t b r e a k e r s , a r e a s s o c i a t e d with m o r e t h a n one s y s t e m , s u c h i t e m s
are repeated under each applicable system. Each panel number i s
p r e c e d e d by a n a b b r e v i a t e d d e s c r i p t o r to a i d i n quickly d e t e r m i n i n g t h e
g e n e r a l l o c a t i o n of e a c h item, a s follows:
MDC
LEB
LHEB
LHFEB
RHEB
RHFEB

m a i n d i s p l a y c o n s o l e ( p a n e l s 1 t h r u 26)
loxrer equipment b a y ( p a n e l s 100 t h r u 107, 1 2 0 , 1 5 0 )
l e f t hand equipment bay ( p a n e l s 307 t h r u 317 and 319)
l e f t hand f o r w a r d e q u i p m e n t bay ( p a n e l s 300 t h r u 306 and 318)
r i g h t hand e q u i p m e n t b a y ( p a n e l s 201 t h r u 2 0 6 )
r i g h t hand f o r w a r d e q u i p m e n t bay ( p a n e l s 2 0 0 and 2 0 7 )

T h e c o n t r o l s / d i s p l a y s l o c a t o r index i s s u b - d i v i d e d a s follows:

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3-7
3 -9
3-11
3-13
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3-18
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S t a b i l i z a t i o n and C o n t r o l
Service Propulsion System
Reaction Control
Electrical Power
Sequential S y s t e m s (ELS, LES, EDS, SECS)
T el e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s
Environmental Control
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS
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3-25

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M i s c e llaneou s S y s t e m s
Scientific E x p e r i m e n t s

CONTROLS A N D D I S P L A Y S

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Type

Panel L o c a t o r

Lt
Lt
sw
Lt
Lt
Control
sw
Control
Lt
Lt
sw
sw
Windows (2)
Lt
sw
sw
Lt
Lt
C B (2)
sw
Lt
Control
Keys
sw
Lt
sw
Lt
Lt
Lt
Lt
sw
Ind
C B (2)
Lt

L E B - 103
MDC14, L E B - 1 0 6
LEB-107
MDC-10, L E B - 1 0 3
L E B - 101
L E B - 105
L E B - 105
MDC-14, L E B - 1 0 6
MDC-10, L E B - 1 0 3
LEB-101
L E B - 105
L E B - 105
LEB-105
L E B - 106
LEB-105
MDC- 14, L E B - 106
LEB-101
MDC-14
MDC-22
L E B - 105
LEB-106
LEB-105
MDC-14, L E B - 1 0 6
MDC-14, L E B - 1 0 6
LEB-101
MDC-14, L E B - 1 0 6
LEB-101
MDC-10, L E B - 1 0 3
MDC-10
MDC-10
MDC - 22
L E B - 101
MDC - 22
LEB-103
MDC-IO, L E B - 1 0 3
MDC-22
MDC-10, L E B - 1 0 3
LEB-105
LEB-105
LEB- 105
L E B - 105
L E B - 102
MDC- 14, L E B - 106
MDC- 14, L E B - 106
LEB- 101
LEB-105
MDC-3, L E B - 1 0 3

Control/Display Name
ACCEL FAIL
ACTIVITY C O M P
AGC MODE
AGC PWR F A I L
A T T CONT MODE
ATTITUDE IMPULSE
ATTITUDE IMPULSE E N A B L E
BRIGHTNESS
CDU F A I L
CDU MAN MODE
CHECK CONDITION L A M P S
CHECK COOLANT
CHECKCOOLANT
CHECK F A I L
CHECK MODE LAMPS
CLEAR
COARS ALIGN MODE
COMP FAIL
COMPUTER
CONDITION L A M P
COUNTER F A I L
DOOR LATCH
DSK Y
ENTER
B
ENTRY MODE
ERROR R E S E T
F I N E ALIGN MODE
GMBL LOCK
G&N ACCEL FAIL
G & N ERROR
G & N VIEWER
IMU-CDU D I F F E R E N C E
IMU
IMU DELAY
IMU F A I L
IMU HTR
IMU T E M P
IMU T E M P MODE GAIN IRIG
I M U T E M P MODE GAIN P I P A
IMU T E M P MODE
IMU T E M P MODE Z E R O
INNER GIMBAL ( P I T C H )
KEY R L S E
KEY R L S E
MANUAL ALIGN
MARK
MASTER ALARM

LOCATOR INDEX

Lt
CB (2)
Lt
sw
sw
Mode sw
sw
Ind
Lt
sw
Lt
sw
Lt

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C o n t r o l / D i s p l a y Name
MIDDLE GIMBAL (YAW)
- ( m i n u s s i g n switch)
NOUN
NOUN
OPTICS
OPTICS CONTROLLER MODE
OPTICS CONTROLLER S P E E D
Optics hand c o n t r o l l e r (no p l a c a r d )
OPTICS HOLD
OPTICS
OPTICS SLAVE T E L E S C O P E
OUTER GIMBAL (ROLL)
P A N E L BRIGHTNESS
PARITY F A I L
PGNS
+ (plus s i g n switch)
PROG A L M
PROGRAM
REGISTER 1
REGISTER 2
REGISTER 3
R U P T LOCK
Sextant (not p l a c a r d e d )
SCALER F A I L
S H A F T ANGLE
SHAFT
T e l e s c o p e (not p l a c a r d e d ) ,
TC TRAP
TM FAIL
TRANSFER
TRUNNION ANGLE
TRUNNION
UPTELACCEPTBLOCK
VERB
VERB
VIEWER
ZERO ENCODE MODE
Z E R O ENCODER
2X TRUNNION

Panel Locator
Ind
sw
sw
End
C B (2)
sw

sw
Control
SW

Mode sw
sw

Ind
C ont r ol
Lt

Lt

sw
Lt
Ind
Ind
Ind
Ind
Lt
SXT
Lt
Ind
Manual d r i v e
SC T
Lt
Lt
SW
Ind
Manual d r i v e

SW
Ind

SW
CB (2)
Lt
Lt
Ind

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B a s i c Date 1 2 N o v 1966 Change Date

L E B - 102
MDC- 14,
MDC-14,
MDC-14,
MDC-22
LEB-105
L E B - 105
LEB-105
L E B - 105
LEB-105
L E B - 105
LEB-102
L E B - 105
LEB-106
L E B - 103
MDC-14,
L E B - 106
MDC-14,
MDC-14,
MDC- 14,
MDC-14,
L E B - 106
L E B - 104
LEB-106
LEB-102,
L E B - 104
L E B - 104
L E B - 106
LEB-106
LEB-101
LEB-104
L E B - 104
MDC-14
MDC-14,
MDC-14,
MDC-22
L E B - 101
LEB-103
L E B - 102

L E B - 106
LEB-106
LEB-106

LEB-106
LEB-106
LEB-106
L E B - 106
LEB-106

-_-LEB-104

LEB-106
LEB-106

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Control/Display Name
AGAP T E M P
ATTDEADBAND
ATT SET
ATTITUDE IMPULSE-ENABLE
ATTLTUDE /MONITOR/ENTRY
A T T I T U D E S E T - R O L L , P I T C H , YAW
A T T I T U D E S E T - R O L L , P I T C H , YAW
BMAG POWER
C/W-NORMAL/BOOST/ACK
CAUT/WARN-MNA, MNB
CAUTION /WARNING -MODE
DLRECT RCS
D I R E C T ULLAGE
F C S M AUTO/OVERRJ.DE
FCSM ON/RESET
FDAI
F D A I ALIGN
F D A I BRIGHTNESS
FDAI LTG
FDAI S E L F TEST
. 0 5 G ENTRY
GIMBAL POSITION
G&N/SCS
G & N SYNC
L C L VERT
LIMIT C Y C L E
MASTER E V E N T SEQ CONT-A LOGIC BBAT A, BAT B
N O R M A L / O F F / D I R E C T ON
P A R T I A L SCS POWER
R A T E GYRO POWER
R A T E GYRO-ROLL, PITCH, YAW
REACTION CONTROL SYS-TRANS
R o t a t i o n a l C o n t r o l l e r s (not p l a c a r d e d )

ROTATION CONTROL POWER


SCS CHANNEL-A&C R O L L , B & D R O L L ,
PITCH, YAW
STABILIZATION & CONTROL SYSTEMA & C ROLL-MNA, MNB
B & D ROLL-MNA, MNB
D I R E C T CONT-MNA, MNB
G R O U P 1-AC1, AC2
G R O U P 1-MNA, MNB
G R O U P 2 - A C l , AC2
G R O U P 2-MNA, MNB

Panel Locator

Type
~

W a r n It

sw
sw

sw
sw
Thumbwheel (3)
k.ld (3)
sw
sw
CB ( 2 )
sw
sw
sw
sw
sw
Ind
sw
Control

sw
sw

sw
Ind

SW'
sw

sw
sw
CB ( 2 )

sw
sw
sw
s w (3)

sw
C o n t r o l s (2)

MDC-10
MDC-8
MDC - 6
LEB-105
MDC-8
MDC-6
MDC-6
MDC-24
MDC-13
MDC -2 5
MDC- 1 1
MDC-8
MDC-7
MDC-2
MDC-2
MDC-4
MDC-6
MDC-2
MDC-25
MDC-2
MDC - 8
MDC-6
MDC-8
MDC-25
MDC-8
MDC-8
MDC-22
MDC-7
MDC-24
MDC-24
MDC-8
MDC- 16
LH couch, R H a r m r e s t , RH couch,
LH a r m r e s t

sw

- 24

s w (4)

MDC-8

CB (18)

MDC-25

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Control/Display Name

LOCATOR INDEX
.Panel Locator

THRUST ON
Translational Controllers (not placarded)

sw
Control (2)

TVC 1 POWER
TVG 2 POWER

sw

AV
AV REMAINING
AV S E T
YAW, PITCH

sw
Ind
sw
Thumbwheel ( 2 )

sw

MDC-7
LH couch,
LH a r m r e s t
MDC-24
MDC-24
MDC-8
MDC-7
MDC-7
MDC-6

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Mission

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Change Date

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Panel Locator

Control /Display Name


ABORT SYSTEM-TWR J E T T S P S MODE-A ( B
two
CAUT/ WARN-MNA (MNB)
AV
AV REMAINING
AV S E T
D I R E C T ULLAGE
FCSM-G&N
FCSM-SCS
G&N/SCS
GIMBAL POSITION- P I T C H
GIMBAL POSITION- P I T C H
GIMBAL POSITION- YA W
GIMBAL POSITION-YAW
He TANK-PRESS
He T A N K - T E M P
INSTRUMENTS-ESS-MNA (MNB)
L / V AOA/SPS P,
L / V AOA/SPS P,
MASTER E V E N T S E Q CONT-A LOGIC BBAT A (BAT B)
N O R M A L / O F F / D I R E C T ON ( T h r u s t )
OXID FLOW
OXID FLOW-DECREASE
OXID FLOW-INCREASE
2 I T C H GMBL DR F A I L
PRESSURE-ENG I N L E T - F U E L
PRESSURE-ENG INLET-OX
PRESSURE- F U E L
PRESSURE- OX
QUANTITY -FUEL
QUANTITY - 0 X I D
SENSOR
SERVICE PROPULSION SYSTEMGAUGING-AC1 (AC2)
GAUGING-MNA (MNB)
GIMBAL MOTOR CONTROL - 1 P I T C H
- B A T A ( P I T C H 2-BAT B)
GlMBAL MOTOR CONTROL -1 YAW
-BAT A (YAW 2-BAT B)
He VALVE-MNA (MNB)
SPS ENGINE I N J E C T VALVE -1 (2, 3, 4)
SPS GAUGING
S P S HELIUM (left hand and r i g h t hand)
S P S HELIUM (left hand and r i g h t hand)
SPS-INJECT PRE-VALVES-A (B)
SPS-GIMBAL MOTORS - 1 P I T C H ( P I T C H 2 )

sw

MDC-16

CB ( 2 )
sw
sw
sw
sw
sw
sw
sw
Ind
Thumbwheel
Ind
Thumbwheel
Ind
Ind
CB ( 2 )
Ind
sw
CB ( 2 )

MDC-25
MDC-8
MDC-7
MDC-7
MDC-7
MDC-2
MDC-2
MDC-8
MDC-6
MDC-6
MDC-6
MDC-6
MDC-20
MDC-20
MDC-22
MDC-3
MDC-3
MDC-22

sw
sw
Ind
Ind
Status Its
Ind
Ind
Ind
Ind
Display
Display
sw

MDC- 7
MDC-20
MDC-20
MDC-20
MDC-11
MDC-20
MDC-20
MDC-20
MDC-20
MDC-20
MDC-20
MDC-20
MDC-25
MDC-25
MDC-25
MDC-25
MDC-25
MDC-20
MDC-25
MDC-20
MDC-20
MDC-3
MDC-3

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Control/Display Name
~

LOCATOR INDEX
Panel L o c a t o r

SPS-GIMBAL MOTORS -1 YAW (YAW 2)


SPS L I N E H T R
SPS P R E S S
SPS P U SNSR F A I L
SPS ROUGH E C O
SPS TANK P R E S S
STABILIZATION & C O N T R O L SYSTEM
- D I R E C T CONT-MNA (MNB)
- 1 GROUP-AC 1 (GROUP 2-AC 2 )
- 1 GROUP-MNA (GROUP 2-MNB)
TELECOMMUNICATIONS-GROUP 5
TEST/AUTO/TEST ( p r o p e l l a n t q u a n t i t y )
THRUST ON
TK PRESS-N2
UNBALANCE
VALVE

s w (2)
sw
Status I t s
Status Its
Status I t s
sw

~~

MDC-3
MDC-19
MDC- 11
MDC- 11
MDC-10
MDC-20
MDC-25
MDC - 2 5
MDC-25
MDC-22
MDC-20
MDC-7
MDC-20
MDC-20
MDC-20

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C o n t r o l / Display Name
ABORT SYSTEM-OX DUMP
CM P R O P J E T T - D U M P
CM P R O P JETT-LOGIC
CM P R O P J E T T - P U R G E
C / M RCS
C / M RCS A
C / M RCS B
C / M RCS HTRS
C / M RCS P R E S S F
C / M RCS T E M P He
C / M RCS P R E S S OX
C / M RCS P R P L N T - A
C / M RCS P R P L N T - A
C / M RCS P R P L N T - B
C / M RCS P R P L N T - B
C / M RCS T E M P He
C / M - S / M-SEP-A ( B )
DIRECT RCS
INSTRUMENTS- ESS-MNA ( M N B )
MASTER E V E N T S E Q CONT
-A ARM B-BAT A ( B A T B )
-A LOGIC B-BAT A ( B A T B )
P R O P E L L A N T QUANTITY- F U E L ( b o t t o m
window )
P R O P E L L A N T QUANTITY OXIDIZ E R
( t o p window)
P Y R O A-RCS F U E L DUMP
P Y R O B-RCS F U E L DUMP
RCS HEATERS-A MNB
RCS HEATERS-B MNA
RCS HEATERS-C MNB
RCS HEATERS-D MNA
RCS INDICATORS s e l e c t o r
C / M section
S / M section
REACTION CONTROL SYS-CMD
REACTION CONTROL SYS-C/M P R E S S
REACTION CONTROL SYS-TRANS
REACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
- C / M - S / M TRANSFER-MNA ( M N B )
-GAUGING-MNA ( M N B )
- P R O P ISOL-MNA (MNB)
S / M RCS-A ( B , Cy D)-HELIUM 1
S / M RCS-A ( B , Cy D)-HELIUM 1
S / M RCS-A ( B , C y D)-HELIUM 2
S / M RCS-A ( B , c, D)-HELIUM 2
S / M RCS P R E S S He

REACTION
Mission

c ONT ROL S YST EMBasic Date l 2

sw
sw
sw
sw
sw
S t a t u s Its
Status I t s
sw
Ind
Ind
Ind
sw
Event ind
sw
Event ind
Ind
s w (2)
sw
CB (2)

~~~

Panel Locator
MDC- 16
MDC-8
MDC-8
MDC-8
MDC-26
MDC- 10
MDC- 10
RHFEB-200
MDC- 12
MDC-12
MDC- 12
MDC- 15
MDC- 15
MDC- 15
MDC- 15
MDC-12
MDC-15
MDC-8
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC- 12

Digital ind

MDC-12

CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB

LEB-150
LEB-150
MDC-21
MDC-21
MDC-21
MDC-21

sw

MDC-12
MDC-12
MDC- 16
MDC- 16
MDC- 16

sw
sw
sw
sw

MDC-25
MDC- 25
MDC- 25
MDC- 15
MDC-15
MDC- 15
MDC-15
MDC-12

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1966

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S/M
S/M
S/M
S/M
S/M
S/M
S/M
S/M

RCS PRESS MANF


RCS-A ( B , C, D)-PROPELLANT
RCS-A ( B , C, D)-PROPELLANT
RCS T E M P PKG
RCS A
RCS B
RCS C
RCS D

Panel Locator
Ind
Event ind ( 4 )
s w (4)
Ind
S t a t u s Its
Status Its
S t a t u s Its
Status Its

REACTION CONTROL SYSTEM-CONTROLS/DEPLAYS


Mission

B a s i c Date 1 2 Nov 1966

LOCATOR INDEX

Change Date

MDC-12
MDC- 15
MDC- 15
MDC-12
MDC-10
MDC- 10
MDC-10
MDC- 10

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E L E C T R I C A L P O W E R SYSTEM-CONTROLS/DISPLAYS

Panel Locator

C o n t r o l / Display N a m e
A C BUS 1 F A I L
AC BUS 2 F A I L
AC BUS 1 OVERLOAD
AC BUS 2 OVERLOAD
AC INDICATORS
AC INVERTER-AC BUS 1 - R E S E T
A C INVERTER-AC BUS 2-RESET
A C INVERTER-1
A C INVERTER- 1 -AC BUS 1
AC INVERTER-1-AC
BUS 2
A C INVERTER-2
A C INVERTER-2-AC
BUS 1
AC INVERTER-2-AC BUS 2
A C INVERTER-3
AC INVERTER-3-AC
BUS 1
A C INVERTER-3-AC BUS 2
A C SNSR SIC-AC1
A C SNSR SIC-AC2
A C VOLTS
BAT A PWR-ENTRY
BAT B PWR-ENTRY
BAT CHGR
BATCHGR-BATC
BAT C PWR-POSTLANDING ENTRY
BAT RLY BUS-BAT A
BAT R L Y BUS-BAT B
BATTERY CHARGER
BATTERY CHARGER-AC P W R
BATTERYCHARGER-BATACHGE
BATTERY CHARGER-BAT B CHGE
BATTERY CHARGER-MNA
BATTERY CHARGER- MNB
CRYOGENIC SYSTEM-QTY AMPL-AC 1-PC
CRYOGENIC SYSTEM-QTY AMPL-AC 2-0C
CRYOGENIC SYSTEM-TANK HEATERS-H2
CRYOGENIC SYSTEM- TANK HEATERS -0 2
CRYOGENIC TANK FAN MOTORS-AC 1-PA
CRYOGENIC TANK FAN MOTORS-AC 1-PB
CRYOGENIC TANK FAN MOTORS-AC 1-PC
CRYOGENIC TANK FAN MOTORS-AC 2-PA
CRYOGENIC TANK FAN MOTORS-AC 2-PB
CRYOGENIC TANK FAN MOTOkS-AC 2-PC
DC AMPS
DC INDICATORS
DC SNSR SIC-MNA
DC SNSR SIC-MNB
DC VOLTS

Lt
Lt
Lt
Lt

sw
sw
sw
sw
sw
sw
sw
sw
sw

sw
sw
sw
CB
CB
Meter
CB
CB
sw
CB
CB
CB
CB
sw
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
Meter
sw
CB
CB
Meter

E L E C T R I C A L POWER SYSTEM-CONTROLS/DISPLAYS
Mission

B a s i c Date 12 Nov 1966

LOCATOR INDEX

Change Date

MDC- 11
MDC- 11
MDC- 11
MDC- 11
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC - 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 25
MDC - 25
MDC- 18
LEB-150
LEB-150
MDC- 22
LEB-150
L E B - 150
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC- 18
MDC- 22
MDC- 22
MDC- 22
MDC-22
MDC- 22
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC- 22
MDC-22
MDC- 22
MDC-22
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC- 18
LOCATOR INDEX
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E L E C T R I C A L P O W E R SYSTEM-CONTROLS/DISPLAYS
C o n t r o l / D i s p l a y Name
DC VOLTS ( a u x i l i a r y )
F / C - B U S DISCONNECT
F / C RAD T E M P LOW
F / C VALVES
F/C 1
F/G 2
F/C 3
FREQUENCY
FUEL CELL-FLOW -H2
FUELCELL-FLOW-02
F U E L C E L L INDICATORS
F U E L CELL-MAIN BUS A-RESET
F U E L CELL-MAIN BUS B-RESET
F U E L CELL-MODULE TEMP-COND EXH
F U E L CELL-MODULE TEMP-SKIN
F U E L C E L L 1-BUS CONT
FUEL C E L L 1-CIR & SEP MOTORS
F U E L C E L L 1-H2&02 VALVE
F U E L C E L L 1-PURGE
FUEL C E L L - 1-MAIN BUS A
F U E L CELL-1-MAIN BUS A
F U E L CELL-1-MAIN BUS B
F U E L CELL-1-MAIN BUS B
FUEL CELL-1 purge
F U E L C E L L - 1-REACTANTS
F U E L C E L L - 1-REACTANTS
F U E L C E L L 2-BUS CONT
F U E L C E L L 2-CIR & SEP MOTORS
F U E L C E L L 2 - H 2 & 0 2 VAhVE
F U E L C E L L 2-PURGE
F U E L CELL-2-MAIN BUS A
F U E L CELL-2-MAIN BUS A
FUEL CELL-2-MAIN BUS B
FUEL CELL-2-MAIN BUS B
FUEL C E L L - 2 p u r g e
FUEL C E L L - 2-REACTANTS
FUEL CELL-2-REACTANTS
FUEL C E L L 3-BUS CONT
F U E L C E L L 3-CIR & SEP MOTORS
F U E L C E L L 3 - H 2 & 0 2 VALVE
F U E L C E L L 3-PURGE
F U E L CELL-3-MAIN BUS A
FUEL CELL-3-MAIN BUS A
F U E L CELL-3-MAIN BUS B
F U E L CELL-3-MAIN BUS B
F U E L CELL-3 purge
FUEL C E L L - 3 -REACTANTS
F U E L CELL-3-REACTANTS

Panel Locator
Meter
Lt
Ind

sw

Lt
Lt
Lt
Meter
Ind
Ind
sw
sw
sw
Ind
Ind
CB
CB
CB
CB
Ind
sw
Ind
sw
sw
Ind
sw
CB
CB
CB
CB
Ind
sw
Ind

sw

sw
Ind

sw
CB
CB
CB
CB
Ind
sw
Ind
sw
sw
Ind
sw

E L E C T R I C A L P O W E R SYSTEM-CONTROLS/DISPLAYS
Mission

B a s i c Date 1 2 NOv 1966

LOCATOR INDEX

Change Date

RHFEB-200
MDC- 11
MDC- 18
MDC-19
MDC- 11
MDC- 11
MDC- 11
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC-18
MDC- 18
MDC-22
MDC - 22
MDC - 22
MDC-22
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC-18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC - 22
MDC-18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18

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ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM- CONTROLS/ DISPLA YS LOCATOR INDEX
C o n t r o l / Dis play Name
F U E L C E L L PUMP-1
F U E L C E L L PUMP-2
F U E L C E L L PUMP-3
FUNCTION S E L E C T
H2 FANS-1
H2 FANS-2
H2 HEATERS- 1
H2 HEATERS-2
H2 PRESS
INVERTER CONTROL- 1
INVERTER CONTROL- 2
INVERTER CONTROL-3
INVERTER PWR-NO. 1 MNA
INVERTER PWR-NO. 2 MNB
INVERTER PWR-NO. 3 MNA
INVERTER PWR-NO. 3 MNB
I N V 1 T E M P HI
INV 2 T E M P HI
INV 3 T E M P HI
U I N A-BAT BUS A
MAIN A-BAT C
MAIN B-BAT BUS B
MAIN B-BAT C
MAIN BUS TIE-BAT A & C
MAIN BUS TIE-BAT B&C
MN BUS A UNDERVOLT
MN BUS B UNDERVOLT
NON ESS BUS
0 2 FANS-1
0 2 FANS-2
0 2 HEATERS-1
0 2 HEATERS-2
0 2 PRESS
pH H I
POST LDG-BAT BUS A
POST LDG-BAT BUS B
POST LDG-BAT C
POST LDG-MAIN A
POST LDG-MAIN B
REG OUT PRESS HI-H2
R E G OUT PRESS HI-NZ
R E G OUT PRESS HI-02
SNSR UNIT-AC BUS-1
SNSR UNIT-AC BUS-2
SNSR UNIT-DC BUS-A
SNSR UNIT-DC BUS-B

Panel Locator
sw
sw
sw

sw
sw
sw

sw
sw
Lt
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
Lt
Lt

LT
CB
CB
CB
CB
sw
sw
Lt
Lt
sw
sw
sw
sw
sw
Lt
Ind

CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
Ind

Ind
Ind
CB
CB
CB
CB

E L E C T R I C A L POWER SYSTEM-CONTROLS/DISPLAYS
Mission

B a s i c Date 1 2 NOV 1966

Change Date

MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC-22
RHFEB-200
MDC- 13
MDC- 13
MDC-13
MDC- 13
MDC-10
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC-22
RHEB -203
RHEB- 203
RHEB -203
RHEB - 203
MDC- 11
MDC- 11
MDC- 11
RHEB - 20 3
RHEB -203
RHEB -203
RHEB - 20 3
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC- 11
MDC- 11
MDC - 22
MDC- 13
MDC-13
MDC- 13
MDC- 13
MDC- 10
MDC- 18
RHEB - 2 0 3
R HEB - 2 0 3
RHEB -203
RHEB -203
RHEB-203
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC- 18
MDC-21
MDC-21
MDC-21
MDC-21

LOCATOR INDEX
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E L E C T R Z C A L POWER SYSTEM-CONTROLS/DISPLAYS L O C A T O R INDEX
Control/Display Name
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK
TANK

PRESSURE-H2- 1
PRESSURE-H2-2
PRESSURE-02- 1
PRESSURE-02-2
QUANTITY-H2-1
QUANTITY-H2-2
QUANTITY-02- 1
TANK QUANTITY- 0 2 - 2
TEST SELECT
H2 P U R G E L I N E H T R
INV. P H A S E LOCK

Panel Locator

Ind
Ind
Ind
Ind
Ind
Ind
Ind

Ind
sw
sw
sw

E L E C T R I C A L P O W E R SYSTEM-CONTROLS/DISPLAYS
Mission

B a s i c D a t e 12 Nov 1966

Change Date

MDC- 13
MDC- 13
MDC- 13
MDC-13
MDC-13
MDC- 13
MDC-13
MDC- 13
RHFEB-200
MDC-15
RHEB 208

L O C A T O R INDEX
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SEQUENTIAL SYSTEMS-

CONTROLS/ DISPLAYS LOCATOR INDEX

C o n t r o l / D i s p l a y Name
ABORT
ABORT SYSTEM- MODE
ABORT SYSTEiM-L/V R A T E S
A B O R T SYSTEIM-OX DUMP
ABORT SYSTEM-2 ENG O U T
ADAPT S E P
ALTIMETER
A P E X COVER J E T T
CANARD D E P L O Y
C/M-S/M SEP
COUCHUNLOCK
Digital E v e n t T i m e r I n d i c a t o r ( n o p l a c a r d )
DIGITAL E V E N T TIMER-MIN
DIGITAL E V E N T T I M E R - R E S E T
DIGITAL E V E N T T I M E R - S E C
DICIT'AL E V E N T TIMER - START
Digital E v e n t T i m e r I n d i c a t o r ( n o p l a c a r d )
DIGITAL E V E N T TIMER-MIN
DIGITAL E V E N T TIIMER-RESET
DIGITAL E V E N T T I M E R - S E C
DIGITAL E V E N T TIIMER-START
DROGUE D E P L O Y
EDS
EDS
E D S POLYER
ELS
E L S LOGIC
EVENT TIMER
L E S iMOTOR F I R E
LIFT- O F F
LOCK/ UNLOCK
L / V AOAISPS Pc
L / V AOA/SPS PC
L / V ENGINE
L / V GUID
L / V RATE
MAIN CHUTE R E L E A S E
MAIN D E P L O Y
MAIN D E P L O Y - A U T O
M-4STER E V E N T S E Q CONT-ARM
MASTER E V E N T S E Q CONT- LOGIC
MASTER E V E N T S E Q C O N T - P Y R O ARM
MESC-LOGIC ARM
NO AUTO ABORT
POST LDG BEACON LIGHTS
PYRO A-RCS FUEL DUMP
PYRO'A-SEQ A
P Y R O B - R C S F U E L DUMP
PYRO B-SEQ B

Panel Locator
Lt

sw ( 2 )
sw
sw
sw
sw

Indicator

sw

sw
sw (2)

sw

LVindow

sw
sw

sw
sw
Window

sw

sw

sw
sw
sw
sw
CB ( 3 )

sw

CB ( 3 )

sw

CB ( 2 )

sw

Lt
Control
Ind
sw

Lt ( 8 )
Lt
Lt

sw
sw
sw
CB ( 2 )
CB ( 2 )
sw (2)
sw (2)
Lt
sw
CB
CB
CB
CB

iMDC - 3
IMDC-16
MDC-16
MDC-16
MDC-16
MDC - 5
MDC-1
MDC-5
MDC-5
MDC-15
-1MDC- 8
MDC - 5
1MDC-8
MDC-8
MDC-8
MDC-8
iMDC- 11
MDC- 11
iMDC-11
MDC-11
MDC- 11
iMDC - 5
MDC - 16
iMDC-25
MDC - 24
MDC-25
MDC-8
MDC-25
MDC-5
iMDC - 5
iMDC - 5
MDC-3
MDC-3
MDC-5
MDC - 5
MDC-5
MDC-16
MDC-5
MDC- 16
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC-24
iMD c - 2 5
MDC-5
1MDC-26
L E B - 150
LEB-150
LEB-150
LEB-150

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SEQUENTIAL SYSTEMS-CONTROLS/DISPLAYS LOCATOR INDEX


hli s s ion

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Change Date

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS-CONTROLS/DLSPUYS

C o n t r o l / D i s p l a y Name
BIO-MED COMM-MNA
BIO- MED COMM-MNB
C-BAND
C E N T R A L TIMING SYS-MNA
CENTRAL TIMING SYS-MNB
FLIGHT QUAL RCDR
RCDR/HF
INST P W R CONT
ESSENTIAL 1 THRU 4
NON-ESSENTIAL 5 THRU 10
INSTRUMENTS- ESS-MNA
INSTRUMENTS- ESS-MNB
INSTRUMENTS- NONESS
INST RUME NTS NO NESS BUS
INSTRUMENTS- RCDR NONESS
INST RUMENTS-SCIEN
INTERCOM
INTERCOM BALANCE
NONESS BUS
POSTLANDING ANTENNA DEPLOY
POWER
POWER-PMP
P O W ER-SCE
RECOVERY-HF-ON/OFF
RECOVERY -HF-SSB/ BCN/AM
RECOVERY-VHF BCN
S-BAND
S-BAND ANT
S-BAND ANTENNA
S BAND EMERG
S BAND OSC
S-BAND-PWR A M P L
S BAND VOICE RNG / RNG ONLY
S- BAND- VOICE- T A P E
S- BAND-VOICE-TV
S-BAND-XPONDER/XPONDER P W R A M P L
T A P E RECORDER-FWD/REV
T A P E RECORDER-PLAY
T A P E RECORDER-RECORD/PLAY
T A P E RECORDER-SPEED
TELECOM-ESS
TELECOM- NONESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS-GROUP 1 A C
TELECOMMUMCATIOhS-GROUP 2 A C
TELECOMMUNICATIONS -GROUP 3
TELECOMMUNICATIONS-GROUP 4
T ELECOMMUNICATIONS-GROUP 5

LOCATOR INDEX
Panel Locator

CB
CB
sw
CB
CB

sw
sw
C B (4)
CB ( 6 )
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB
sw
sw
sw
sw

sw
sw
sw
sw

sw
sw
Ind

sw
sw
sw
sw
sw
sw

sw
sw
sw
sw

sw
sw
sw
sw
CB
CB
CB
CB
CB

MDC 25
MDC-25
MDC-20
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC- 19
MDC-13, -23, -26
RHEB-204
MDC - 22
MDC 22
MDC 22
MDC 22
MDC-22
MDC- 22
MDC-13,
MDC-13,
MDC-22
MDC-25
MDC-13,
MDC 20
MDC 20
MDC-20
MDC-20
MDC 20
MDC-13,
MDC- 19
MDC- 20
MDC-20
MDC- 20
MDC 20
MDC 20
MDC-20
MDC-20
MDC- 20
MDC- 20
MDC-20
MDC 20
MDC - 20
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC- 22
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC-22

-23, -26
-23, -26

-23, -26

-23, -26

TELECOMMUNICATIONS-CONTROLS/DLSPLAYS LOCATOR INDEX


Mission

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Change Date

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS-CONTROLS/DISPLAYS LOCATOR INDEX


Control/Display N a m e
TELECOMMUNICATIONS-PCM T L M AC
TELECOMMUNICATIONS -SIC COND S- BAND
P A AC
T L M INPUTS -BIOMED
T L M INPUTS-PCM
U P DATA
U P TLM CMD
VHF-AM
VHF-AM RCVR
VHF-AM SQUELCH
VHF-AM- T / R / REC
VHF-ANTENNA
VHF-FM
VOICE RECORD
VOLUME
VOX SENS

Panel Locator

CB
CB

MDC-22
MDC-22

sw

MDC - 20
MDC 20
MDC 20
MDC- 19
MDC-13, -23, -26
MDC 20
MDC- 20
MDC- 20
MDC-20
MDC-20
MDC- 19
MDC-13, - 2 3 , -26
MDC-13, -23, -26

sw
sw

sw
sw

sw
Control

sw

sw
sw
Indicator
Control
C ont r o l

TELECOMMUNICATIONS-CONTROLS/DISPLAYS LOCATOR INDEX.


Mission

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Page

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ENVIRONMENTAL C O N T R O L SYSTEM-CONTROLS/DISPLAYS
Control/Display Name
BATTERY VENT
C a b i n air c o n t r o l l o u v e r
CABIN A I R / A U T O / S U I T AIR
CABIN A I R F A N - 1 & 2
CABIN P R E S S U R E R E L I E F
CABIN R E P R E S S
CABIN T E M P
CABIN T E M P - A U T O
CABIN TEMP-AUTO /MAN
C02-odor absorber diverter
C 0 2 PP HI
DIRECT 0 2
DRINKING W A T E R S U P P L Y
A P SUIT C O M P R
ECS-CABIN AIR F A N - I & 2
E C S - G L Y C O L P U M P S - A C 1 & AC 2
E C S - G L Y C O L - P U M P 1/ P U M P 2
ECS-HzO ACCUM-MNA & MNB
E C S - P O T H 2 0 HTR-MNA & MNB
ECS-RADIATOR
E C S RAD-OUTLET T E M P
E C S RAD O U T T E M P - 1 & 2
ECS-RAD VALVE-AC 1 & AC 2
E C S S T E A M DUCT HTR-MNA & MNB
ECS-SUIT COMPRESSORS-AC 1 & A C 2
ECS-TRANSDUCER-PRESS GROUPS 1 & 2
E C S - T R A N S D U C E R - T E M P - M N A & MNB
ECS-TRANSDUCER-WASTE & P O T H2OMNA & MNB
E M E R G E N C Y CABIN P R E S S U R E
E V A P H20
FLOW 0 2
F O O D P R E P A R A T I O N W A T E R - C O L D & HOT
GAS A N A L
G L Y ACCUM-QUANTITY
GLYEVAPWATERCONTROLBYPASS
G L Y C O L ACCUMULATOR
GLYCOL EVAP-H2O FLOW
G L Y C O L E V A P - S T E A M PRESS-AUTO/MAN
GLYCOL EVAP-STEAM PRESS-INCR/DECR
G L Y C O L E V A P - S T E A M P R E S S - T E M P IN
G L Y C O L E V A P T E M P IN
GLYCOL P R E S S R E L I E F BYPASS-I & 2
GLYCOL RESERVE
G L Y C O L RESERVOIR-BYPASS
GLYCOL RESERVOIR-INLET
G L Y C O L RESERVOIR-OUTLE T
G L Y C O L T E M P LOW

LOCATOR INDEX
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TYPe

Panel Locator

V a Ive
Control
sw

Valve
Valve
Ind
Valve (2)
CB
Ind
Valve
Valve

sw
sw
sw
SW

Valve
Valve ( 2 )
Valve
Valve
Valve
Valve
Light

RHEB-203
LHFEB-303
LEB-120
MDC-21
L H E B -307
L H E B - 3 14
L H F E B 303
MDC- 1 3
MDC-13
LHEB-313
MDC-11
MDC-24
L H F E B - 304
MDC-13
MDC - 22
MDC-22
MDC-21
MDC-22
MDC-22
MDC-21
MDC-13
MDC-19
MDC-22
RHEB-206
MDC-22
MDC-22
iMDC-22
MDC-22
L H E B - 3 14
LHEB-311
MDC- 13
L H F E B - 305
MDC-22
MDC-13
L H E B - 317
LHEB-312
MDC- 1 3
IMDC-13
MDC-13
MDC-13
LHEB-311
LHEB-309
LHEB-311
L H E B - 307
L H E B - 307
LHEB-307
MDC- 11
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C o n t r o l/ D i s p l a y N a m e

Panel Locator

G L Y C O L T O RAD
GLY EVAP-OUTLET T E M P
GLY E V A P STEAM PRESS
H 2 0 ACCUM-AUTO/MAN
H 2 0 ACCUM F A I L
H 2 0 ACCUM-ON 1 / O N 2
H 2 0 ACCUMULATOR-1 & 2
H 2 0 IND
INST P W R CONT-ESSENTIAL 2
MAIN REGULATOR
0 2 F L O W HI
0 2 P R E S S IND
OXYGEN-ENTRY
OXYGEN-S/M S U P P L Y
OXYGEN-SURGE TANK
PART PRESS C 0 2
PGA p r e s s u r e
PLSS FILL
PLVC
P O S T LANDING-VENT F A N
P O S T LANDING-VENT F A N - P L B U S / F L O A T
BAG 2
P O T A B L E TANK I N L E T
POT H 2 0 HEATER
P R E S S -CABIN
P R E S S G L Y DISCH
PRESS-SUIT
PRESSURE R E L I E F '
START /OFF /PREHEAT
Suit c i r c u i t r e t u r n a i r
SUIT C O M P R E S S O R - C O M P R 1 / C O M P R 2
Suit demand p r e s s u r e r e g u l a t o r s e l e c t o r
SUIT E V A P
SUIT E V A P
SUIT E V A P G L Y C O L
SUIT F L O W
SUIT F L O W R E L I E F
SUIT H T EXCH
SUIT T E S T
SURGE TANK PRESSURE R E L I E F
TANK P R E S S U R E - 0 2 - 1
T E M P -CABIN
TEMP-SUIT
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CB
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Valve
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Ind
Ind
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Valve

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Valve

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Valve
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Valve
Valve
Ind
Ind
Ind

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Valve
Valve

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Mission

B a s i c Date 12 Nov 1966

LOCATOR INDEX

Change Date

L H E B - 307
MDC- 1 3
MDC-13
MDC-13
MDC- 11
MDC- 1 3
LHEB-311
MDC-13
RHEB-204
L H E B - 3 14
MDC- 11
MDC-13
L H E B - 307
L H E B - 307
LHEB-307
MDC-13
PGA s l e e v e
LHEB - 3 14
LHEB-316
MDC-25
MDC-25
L H E B - 3 15
MDC-21
MDC-13
MDC-13
MDC- 1 3
L H E B - 3 15
L E B - 120
L H E B - 3 19
MDC-21
L H E B - 3 10
MDC-13
L H E B - 3 11
LHEB-311
L H F E B - 3 0 0 , -301,
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L H E B - 31 1
L H E B - 310
LHEB-310
L H E B - 308
MDC-13
MDC-13
MDC- 1 3
MDC-13
R H E B - 20 1
RHEB-201

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WASTE TANK SERVICING


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WATER-QUANTITY

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Valve
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LHEB- 31 5
LHEB 315

Valve

LHEB - 3 14

Valve
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LHEB - 314
MDC-13

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C o n t r o l / Dis play Name
A C B U S 1 FALL
A C BUS 2 F A I L
AC BUS 1 OVERLOAD
AC BUS 2 OVERLOAD
AGAP T E M P
AGCPWRFAIL
CAUT/WARN-FAIL
CAUTIWARN-MNA & MNB
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CAUT/ WARN-POWER
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F / C BUS DISCONNECT
GLYCOL T E M P LOW
GMBL LOCK
G&N A C C E L FAIL
G & N ERROR
H 2 0 ACCUM FAIL
H 2 PRESS
I M U FAIL
IMU T E M P
INV 1
INV 2
INV 3
MASTERALARM
MASTER ALARM
MASTER ALARM
MN BUS A UNDERVOLT
MN BUS B UNDERVOLT
0 2 FLOW HI
0 2 PRESS
P I T C H GMBL DR F A I L
S / M RCS A
S / M RCS B
S / M RCS C
S / M RCS D
SPS PRESS
SPS P U SNSR FAIL
SPS ROUGH ECO
SPS WALL T E M P HI
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Lt
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Lt
Lt
Lt
Lt
Lt
Lt
Lt
Lt
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Lt
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Lt
Lt
Lt
Lt
Lt
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MDC- 11
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MDC- 10
MDC- 11
MDC-13
MDC - 23
MDC- 11
MDC- 11
MDC- 11
MDC- 11
MDC- 11
MDC- 10
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MDC- 10
MDC-11
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MDC- 10
MDC- 10
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MDC- 11
MDC-11
MDC-3
MDC- 18
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MDC- 11
MDC- 11
MDC- 10
MDC- 11
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MDC- 10
MDC- 10
MDC-10
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MDC-11
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FLOODLIGHTS- PRZMARY
FLOODLIGHTS-SECONDARY
FLOODLIGHTS-PRIMARY
FLOODLIGHTS-SECONDARY
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POST LANDING-FLOAT BAG 1 PL BUS
POST LANDING-VENT FAN-PLBUS-FLOAT
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MDC- 23
MDC - 23
MDC - 26
MDC-26
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MDC-25
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MDC - 25

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ANT. NO. 2

MA1N DI SPLAY CONSOLE (MDC)


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INDEX
MDC I
PANEL
NO.

I:

2
3

3
3

3
4

5
6
7

CONTROL OR DISPLAY

ALTIMETER
FDA1
LONG ACCEL
FCSM group
L/V AOA/SPS Pc n*
AOA/SPS Pc indicator meter
ABORT light
M A S T E R ALARM light
sps Woup
FDA1
A l l controls 6 d i p l a p
All controls 6 d i p l a p
A l l controls 6 dirplop

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IN D M

PANE1
NO.
22

8
8

4LTIMETER
FDA1

LONG ACCEL
'CSM W a r p

-fl AOA/SPS Pc II
J'V AOA/SPS P, i d i c a t r r m t e r
ABORT l i ~ h t
MASTER ALARM light

5ps wwp

C6W

22
22
22
22
22

SPS, SEQ
SPS, SEO

10

22
22

11

22
22
22
22
22
22
23
23
23
24
24
24

xs

iDAl

111 controls 6 d i p l o p
411 controls 6 d i p l a p
A l l controls 6 diplayr

SEQ

g
EPS

I1

11
12
12
I3

13
13
13
14
15
I5
15
16
16
16
18
18

I9

I9
19
19

20
20

CAUT /WARN

MISSION ELAPSED TIME


Area A
Area B
Area C
Area D

A l l controls 6 display
All controls 6 d i p l o p except C/M-S/M
SEP FOUP 6 H2 PURGE LlNE HTRS
C/M-S/M SEP FW
H2 PURGE LINE HTRS
ABORT SYSTEM FW6 E L S AUTO
MAIN CHUTE RELEASE

REACTION CONTROL MS FOup


A l l controls 6 d i p k p axcept
MASTER ALARM L I G M

Ecs FOUP

C E M M L TIMING SYS FOUP


XIEN EQUIP
M T RLY WS p u p
M l l E R Y CHARGER l a u p

Figure 3-1.

Mission

25

E PS
ECS
GIN
RCS

25
25
25
25

SEQ

25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25

SEO
SEO
RCS
EPS

SPS
SM-RCS
EPS
ECS
ECS
ECS
ECS
ECS
EPS
ECS
EXP
EPS
EPS
EPS

XlEN E Q U I P HATCH
MAIN WS TIE warp
MT CHGR and NONESS WS
DC SNSR SIG warp

TK

AREA

22
22
22
22
22
21
22

25

C6W
EPS
T/C

25
25

MlSC
C6 W

MASTER ALARM LIGHT


F/C VALVES
S - M N D ANT., W T l M CMD, FLIGHT
QUAL RCDR and VOICE RECORD
ECS, U D O U l TEMP
SPS LINE HTR
AREA A
RCS HEATERS p ~ ~
S N S R UNIT F w p
ECS RADIATOR weup
CABIN AIR FAN wow
POT HS HEATER
ECS GLYCOL
SUIT COMPRESSOI
A l l controls on top row

25

C6W
SEQ
RCS

DIGITAL EVENT TIMER


A l l cmhols 6 d i p l o p except
MISSION ELAPSED TIME

21
21
21
21
21
21
21
22
22

21

IN D M

MDC

MDC
PANE
NO.

-SYSTEM

::i

26
26
26

ECS

SPS
TK

CONTRCX OR DISPLAY
G 6 N LIGHTING
TELCOM govp
TELECOMMUNlCATlONS garp
MASTER EVENT SEQ C O N 1 grwp
GUIDANCE 6 NAVIGATION c a r p
1 CRYOGENIC SYS TANK F A N
MOTORS 2
CRYOGENIC SYSTEM group
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
SYSTEM W a r p 1
INSTRUMENTS-ESS ~ o u p
INSTRUMENTS-NONESS WS
INSTRUMENTS-NONESS
INSTRUMENTS-PAM XMTR NONESS
INSTRUMENTS-SCIEN
GAS ANAL
AREA A
AREA B
AREA C
AREA A
AREA B
DIRECT 0 2
POSTUNDING F LOA1 M G 1 PL WS
b POSTLANDING FLOAT M G 1, 2 6
3 switch
>OSTUNDING VENT F A N PL BUS
:LOAT BAG 2
POSTLANDING VENT F A N HIGH LOW
OFF
>OS1LANDING-VENT F A N warp
a S T LANDING ANTENNA
XPLOY coup
$4EX LOGIC ARM ALB
:VENT TIMER warp
:OUCH ATTEN 6 FLOQDLIGHTS
STABILIUTION & CONTROL SYSTEM

Povp
)IO MED C O W warp

SRVICE PROPULSION SYSTEM warp

G6N
T/C
T/C
StO
GIN
EPS

EPS
ECS
ECS
EPS
T/C
T/C
EXP
ECS
MIX
C6W
T/C
SE 0
SCS

ECS
MIX

CS, MIS(
ECS
ECS

T/C

SE0
SEQ
MIX

xs
T/C

tEACTION CONTROL SYS warp


SAUT/WARN
iDS poup

S?S
G6N
SPS
6
RCS
C6W
SEO

is FoUp

PQ

X N SYNC
iPS G A U G I N G
\C SNSR SIG p v

4REA A

UEA

MIX

SEO

UEA C except C M RCS Ha DUMP


M RCS H.DUMP

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RCS

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CABIN AIR
CONTROL I

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UMBl LI CA L
CONNECTOR

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CONTROL
LEVER

COMROL

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LH CREWM4N
ELECTRICAL
UMBILICAL
CONNECTOR

' 301

0
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CONTROL
LEVER

FOOD PREPARATION WATER

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ll

LHFEB I N D M
PANEL
No.

LH UTILITY PLUG

304

PANEL NAME AND 9


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304

DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SHb


(UNDERSIDE OF FWD EQUIPMI

300,301,302. SUIT CONNECTOR PANEL (3)(

t.'OLDOUII: FRAME

CMT

2-

303

CABIN TEMPERATURE CONTROi

305

F O O D PREPARATIONWATER SU

306

CLOCK AND WENT TIMERS PA

318

SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT RECEP


SWITCH (EXP)

LH WD EQUl PMENT BAY


(LHFEB)

LH EQUI PMENT BAY


(LHEB)

PAN

NO
305

5(K

30;
315
310

El@
308
PANEL
No.
3M
300,301,302.

PANEL NAME AND SYSTEM

31 2
313

314
315
31 1

316

317

DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SHUTOFF VALVE


(UNDERSIDE OF FWD EQUPMEM BAY) (ECS)

SUIT C l R C

SUIT CONNECTOR PANEL (3) (Ea)

SHUT-OFF \

303

CABIN TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL (ECS)

305

FOOD PREPARATION WATER SUPPLY U M T (ECS)

306

CLOCK AND EVENT TIMERS PANEL (MISC)

318

SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT RECEPTACLE


SWITCH (EXP)

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FEE)

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307

310

LHEB INDD(
L

PANEL
N0.

PANEL NAME AND SYSTEM

31 2
313
314
31 5
31 1

GLYCOL PRESSURE RELIEF BYPASS CONTROL PANEL (ECS)


SURGE TANK PRESSURE RELIEF SHUTOFF VALVE (ECS)
GIRTH FRAME SHELF CONTROLS ( E a )
SUIT CIRCUIT RETURN SHUT-OFF VAL- (EO)
02 D E W N D REGUTOR AND SUIT H.UT
WCHANGER SWITCH (ECS)
GLYCOL ACCUM SHUTOFF VALVE (MCK OF ATTENUATOR PANEL) (ECS)
C%
ODOR ABSORBER DIVERTER VALVE (EO)
OXYGEN CONTROL PANEL (ECS)
WATER CONTROL PANEL (ECS)
COOLANT CONTROL PANEL (ECS)

316
317

PLVC CONTROL PANEL (ECS)


GLY EVAP WATER CONTROL BYPASS PANEL (ECS)

309
XKI
307
319

310

SUIT C I R C U I T RETURN
SHUT-OFF VALVE

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SENSOR UNIT fECS)
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Change Date

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ed behind compartment

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101 THRU 10;

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SELECT

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MTCHCR M T C
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202

PYRO 6

LANDING
ENTIV

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WR

UTILITY PLUG

MIA
PWR

200

C/M RCS HTRS

207

SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT
RECEPTACLE SWITCH

W M

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(RHEBI

RH FWD EQUl PMENT BAY


(RHFEB)

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NO. 2

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205

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I PANEL NO.

CONTROL OR DISPLAY

SYSTEM

1
201 THRU?OC

I E

201
202

NON ESSENTlAL

WASTE M N A G E M E N T

ACCESS

Figure 3-1.

Mission

All controls

E a

A l l controls
ESSENTIAL 2
ESSENTIAL I, 3, 4
o d NON ESSENTIAL
5, 6, 7. 8, 10
NON ESSENTIAL 9
All controls

EPS
ECS Ct T/C
T/C
ECS Ct T/C

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Basic Date 12 Nov 1966

Change Date

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PERFORMANCE

SECTION

PERFORMANCE
INTRODUCTION.
This section contains information on crew display instrument
markings, instrument accuracy consumable requirements, thrusting
data (as available) , and S/C operational constraints and
limitations.

4.1

CREW DISPLAY INSTRUMENT MARKINGS AND ACCURACY DATA.


Paragraphs 4.1.1 through 4.1.7.4include information on
instrument markings and instrument accuracy. Adjoining tabular
lists provide accuracy data for each indicator scale and list
the measurement number of the signal which is monitored on each
indicator scale. Some indicators can, by selection, monitor
more than one signal; in which case, the measurement number of
all signals monitored by the indicator are listed. Selector
switch and indicator fbnctions are covered in detail in
section 2.

System
SPS

Indicator Scale

Color
Marking

Basic Date

(upper limit) and -40F


(lower limit )

PROP TEMP

Red

80'F

PRESSURE-FUEL

Green

170 to 195 psia (normal band)

PRESS-OX

Green

Same as PRESSURE-FUEL scale.

( MDc-20)
( figure 4- 1)

Operating
Range or Limitation

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System

Indicator Scale

PRESSURE-ENG
INLET-FUEL

Color
Marking
Green

Operating
Range o r L i m i t a t i o n

STATIC 170 t o 195 p s i a (normal


band )

FIRE 135 t o 1-65 psia (normal


band)

PRESSURE-ENG
INLET-OX

Green

L / V AOA/SPS Pc
indicator

Green

TANK PRESSURE-

Green

230 t o 265 p s i a (normal band)

TANK PRESSUREH2-2

Green

Same as TANK PRESSURE-H2-1


scale.

TANK PRESSURE-

Green

865 t o 935 p s i a (normal band)

Green

Same as TANK PRESSURE-02-1 s c a l e

FUEL CELL-FLOWH2

Green

0.03 t o 0.15 l b / h r (normal band)

FUEL CELL-FLOW-

Green

0.25 t o 1.20 l b / h r (normal band)

FUEL CELL-MODULE
TEMP-SKIN

Green

385" t o 495F (normal band)

FUEL CELL-MODULE
TEMP-COND EXH

Green

157.5" to 172.5"F (normal band)

ECS
(MDC-13)

PRESS GLY DISCH

Green

35 to 55 p s i a (normal band)

(figu r e 4-9)

TEMP-SUIT

Green

45" t o 65F (normal band)

PRESS-SUIT

Red

3.4 p s i a ( l o w l i m i t l i n e )

SPS

(MDC-31

Same as PRESSURE-ENG INLETFVEL s c a l e .

SPS FIRE 65 to 125% (normal


band

( figure 4-11)

EPS
(MDC-13
(figure 4-3)

H2-1

02-1

TANK PRESSUR,E02-2

( MDC-18 )

(figu r e 4-5)

02

Basic Date

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System

Indicator Scale

Color
Marking

Operating
Range or Limitation

PRESS-CABIN

Red

4.7 psia (low limit line)

PART PRESS-C02

Red
Yellow

7.6 to 15 mm Hg (caution band)

Red
Green

2.0 to 3.5 psia (emergency band)


3.5 to 10 psia (normal band)

15 mm Hg (high limit line)

PGA
(figure 4-9)

PGA pressure
indicator

4.1.1

SERVICE PROPULSION SYSTEM INDICATORS.


Instrument markings for the SPS indicators (MDC-20) are
shown in figure 4-1. The indicators present a visual display of
SPS temperatures and pressures. Visual displays of SPS fuel and
oxidizer remaining aboard the S/C are shown in the adjacent
OXID-FUEL QUANTITY display windows (as selected by the SPS
quantity SENSOR switch). (Refer to section 3 . )

PRESSURE1-

ENG INLET
PROP TEMP

pRHE"ss

F&L

OX

FUEL

ox

NOTE: Red lines on the propellant

tem-

perature scole show upper l i m i t of


80'Fand lower limit of -4O'F.
Vertical green color bands show
normal opemting mnges for fuel
and oxidizer pressure (170 to 195
psia) and engine inlet pressures
for STATIC (I 70 to 195 psia) and
FIRE (135 to 165 psia).

N2
TK PRESS-

SM-2A-689H

Figure 4-1. Service Propulsion System Indicators


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The accuracy for each indicator scale and the measurement


number of the associated signal is as follows:
Indicator Accuracy

Measurement Number

Indicator Scale
PROP TEMP

SP 0002 T

25F at 75F
210F at 0" and 150'F

He PRESS

SP 0001 P

2100 psia at 75F


2150 psia at 0" and 150F

Tk PRESS-N2

SP 0600 P (Primary)
SP 0601 P (Secondary)

2100 psia at 75F


2150 psia at 0" and 150F

PRESSURE-FUEL

SP 0006 P

25 psia at 75F
210 psia at 0" and 150F

PRESSURE-OX

SP 0003 P

25 psia at 75F

210 psia at 0" and 150F

PRESSURE-ENG
INLET-FUEL

SP 0010 P

PRESSURE-ENG
INLET-OX

SP 0009 P

4.1.2

25 psia at 75F
210 psia at 0" and 150'F
25 psia at 75F

210 psia at 0" and 150F

REACTION CONTROL SYSTEM INDICATORS.


Instrument markings for the S/M and C/M RCS indicators
(MDC-12) are shown in figure 4-2. The indicators present a
visual display of system temperatures and pressures. Visual
displays of S/M RCS fuel and oxidizer remaining are shown on the
adjacent PROPELLANT QUANTITY indicator (as selected by the RCS
INDICATORS switch). (Refer to section 3.)
The accuracy for each indicator scale and the measurement
number of the associated signal is as follows:

Indicator Scale

Measurement Number

Basic Date

Indicator Accuracy

S/M RCS-TEMP PKG

SR
SR
SR
SR

5065 T (Quad A)
5066 T (Quad B )
5067 T (Quad C)
5068 T (Quad D)

25F at 75F
210F at 0" and 150F

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Indicator Scale

Measurement Number

Indicator Accuracy

S/M RCA-PRESS-He

SR
SR
SR
SR

5001 P (Quad A)
5002 P (Quad B )
5003 P (Quad C)
5004 P (Quad D)

2100 psia at 75F


2150 psia at 0" and 150F

S/M RCS-PRESS-MANF

SR
SR
SR
SR

5729 P
5776 P
5817 P
5830 P

At 75"F, 2 5 psia from 140


to 340 psia and 210 psia
over balance of scale. At 0"
and 150"F, 210 psia from 145
to 340 psia and k15 psia over
balance of scale.

SR
SR
SR
ST

5013 T (Quad A)
5014 T (Quad B )
5015 T (Quad C)
5016 T (Quad D)

S/M RCS-TEMP He

(Quad
(Quad
(Quad
(Quad

A)

B)
C)
D)

Same as S/M RCS-PRESSMANF indicator

.25"Fat 75F
210F at 0" and 150F

C/M RCS-He TEMP

CR 0003 T (System A)
CR 0004 T (System B)

C/M RCS-PRESS-He

CR 0001 P (System A)
CR 0002 P (System B )

2100 psia at 75F


2150 psia at 0" and 150F

C/M RCS-PRESS-F

CR 0005 P (System A)
CR 0006 P (System B )

Same as S/M RCS-PRESSMANF indicator.

C/M RCS-PRESS-OX

CR 0011 P (System A )
CR 0012 P (System B )

MANF indicator.

Same as S/M RCS-PRESS-

4.1.3

ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM INDICATORS.

4.1.3.1

EPS (Cryogenic Storage) Tank Pressure Indicators.

Instrument markings for the EPS (cryogenic storage) tank


pressure indicators (MDC-13) are shown in figure 4-3. The.
accuracy for each indicator scale and the measurement number of
the associated signal is as follows:
NOTE TANK PRESSURE-02-1 scale is used to display
cryogenic storage tank 1 pressure or ECS surge tank
pressure as selected by 02 PRESS IND toggle switch
located immediately below the display.

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MANF

He

-ox

TEMP

-PRES-

C/M

._.,

RCS

SM-2Ad88C

Figure 4-2. S/hf and C/M Reaction Control System Indicators


~

Indicator Scale

~-

Measurement Number

Indicator Accuracy

TANK PRESSURE-H2-1

SF 0039 P

+5 psia at 75F
210 psia at 0" and 150F

TANK PRESSURE-H2-1

SF OObO P

Same as TANK PRESSUREH2-1 indicator.

TANK PRESSURE-02-1

SF 0037 P (Storage tank)


CF 0006 P (Surge tank)

At 75"F, 2 5 psia at 850 to


950 psia and 23% of remaining scale.
At 0" and 150"F, +lo psia at
850 to 950 psia and 4% of
remaining scale.

TANK PRESSURE-02-2

SF 0038 P

Same as TANK PRESSURE02-2 indicator.


.-

Basic Date

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TA
-N
)K

PRESSURE-]

H2

02

NOTE : Vertical green color bands on the indicators


show normal operating ronga for hydrogen
tank pressures (230 to 265 psio) and oxygen
tank pressures (865 to 935 psia).

SM- 2A-6900

Figure 4-3.

4.1.3.2

EPS (Cryogenic Storage) Tank Pressure Indicators

EPS (Cryogenic Storage) Tank Quantity Indicators.


'Instrument markings for the EPS (cryogenic storage) tank
quantity indicator (MDC-13) are shown in figure 4-4. The
accuracy for each indicator scale and the measurement nmber of
the associated signal is as follows:
~

Indicator Scale

Measurement Number

TANK QUANTITY-H2-1

SF 0030 Q

~~

Indicator Accuracy
k0.5 lb at 75F
at 0" and 150F

k1.0 lb

TANK QUANTITY-H2-2

SF 0031 Q

TANK QUANTITY-02-1

SF 0032 Q

Same as TANK QUANTITYH2-1 indicator.


55.0 lb at 75F
at 0" and 150F

k10.0 lb

TANK QUANTITY-02-2

B a s i c Date

SF 0033 Q

Same as TANK QUANTITY02-1 indicator.

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QUANTITY--$

T
1A
-NK

H2

02

5M-2A-6910

Figure

4.1.3.3

4-4.

EPS (Cryogenic Storage) Tank Quantity Indicators

EPS Fuel Cell Power Plant Indicators.


Instrument markings for the EFT3 fuel cell power plant
Indicators (MDC-18)are shown in figure 4-5. The aecuracy for
each indicator scale and the measurement number of the
associated signal is as follows:

Indicator Scale

Measurement Number

Indicator Accuracy

FUEL CELL-FLOW-H2

sc

2140 R ~ F / C2 j
SC 2141 R (F/C 3)

20.0075 l b / h r at 0" and

150" F

FUEL CELL-FLOW-02

SC 2141 R (F/C 1)
SC 2143 R (F/C 2 )
SC 2144 R (F/C 3)

20.05 h r / h r at 75"F,
and at 0" and 150F

rmEL CELL-MODULE
TEMP-SKIN

SC 2084 T (F/C 1)
SC 2085 T (F/C 2 )
SC 2086 T (F/C 3)

At 75"F, +7"F for 400" to


550" scale and 3% of remaining scale. At 0" and 150F,
t 1 4 " F for 400" to 500" scale
and 3% of remaining scale.

mTEL CELLMODULE
TEMP-COND MH

SC 2081 T (F/C 1)
SC 2082 T (F/C 2 )
SC 2083 T (F/C 3)

23"at 75F
25F at 0" and 150F

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02

SKIN

FLOW
"2

MODULE TEMP
COND EXH

NOTE: Vertical green color bands on the indicators


show normal operating ranger for hydrogen
flow (0.03 tu 0.15 lb/hr), oxygen flow
(0.25 tu 1.20 Ibhr), module skin tempemture (385' to 495'F), and the condenser exhaust
temperature (157.5' to 172.5'F).

Figure

Indicator Scale

4-5.

EPS Fuel C e l l I n d i c a t o r s

Measurement Number

I n d i c a t o r Accuracy

DC VOLTS

CC
CC
CC
CC
CC
CC
CC
CC

0206
0207
0210
0211
0212
0214
0227
0228

V (Main Bus A )
V (Main Bus B )
V ( B a t Bus A )
V ( B a t Bus B )
V ( P o s t Ldg B a t )
V ( B a t Charger Output)
V (Pyro B a t A )
V (Py-ro B a t B )

A t 75"F, t 0 . 2 5 v o l t s f o r 25
t o 37 v o l t s s c a l e and 21.0
v o l t f o r b a l a n c e of s c a l e .
A t 0" and 150"F, 50.5 v o l t s
f o r 25 t o 37 v o l t s s c a l e and
21.0 v o l t f o r b a l a n c e of
scale.

DC AMPS

CC
CC
CC
SC
SC
SC

0222
0223
0224
2113
2114
2115

C ( B a t Bus A )
C ( B a t Bus B )
C ( P o s t Ldg Bat)
C (F/C 1 Output)
C (F/C 2 Output
C (F/C 3 Output)

t1.0% of fldl s c a l e a t 75F


+2.O% of f u l l s c a l e a t 0" t o
150"F

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Figure
Indicator Scale

4-6.

EPS V o l t s , Amperes, and Frequency Meters


Measurement Number

I n d i c a t o r Accuracy

CHGH ( I n n e r S c a l e )

CC 0215 C ( B a t Charger Output)

Same as DC AMPS s c a l e

AC VOLTS

CC 0200 V (Bus
CC 0201 V (Bus
CC 0202 V (Bus
CC 0203 V (Bus
CC 0204 V (Bus
CC 0205 V (Bus

Between 0" and 150F,


21.0 v o l t f o r t h e 105
and 125 v o l t s s c a l e
and 22.0 v o l t s f o r
b a l a n c e of s c a l e . At
0" and 150"F, t2.0
v o l t s for t h e 105 and
125 v o l t s s c a l e .

F'REQ CPS

B a s i c Date

1 @A)

1 @B)
1 @C)
2 @A)
2 @B)
2 BC>

CC 0213 F (Bus 1 @A)


CC 0181 F (Bus 1 @B)
CC 0182 F (Bus 1 @C)
CC 0217 F (Bus 2 @A)
CC 0183 F (Bus 2 @B)
CC 0184 F (Bu's 2 @C)

From 50" t o llO"F, fl


c y c l e a t 400 c y c l e s .
From 0
' t o 150"F, 22
c y c l e s a t 400 c y c l e s
and 22.5 c y c l e s f o r
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4.1.4

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM INDICATORS.

4.1.4.1

ECS Pressure and Slow-Rate Indicators.


Instrument markings for the ECS pressure and rate-of-flow
indicator (MDC-13) are shown in figure 4-7. The accuracy for
each indicator scale and the measurement number of the
associated signal is as follows:

Indicator Scale

Measurement Number

Indicator Accuracy

CF 0034 P

25% of f'ull scale between 0'

GLY EVAP STEAM


PRESS
PRESS GLY DISCH

and 150F

CF 0016 P

Same as above.

FLOW 02

CF 0035 R

Same as above.

AP SUIT COMPR

CF 0115 P

Same as above.

Measurement Number

Indicator Scale'

Indicator Accuracy

GLY ACCUMQUANTITY

CF 0019 Q

25%

WATER QUANTITY

CF 0010 Q (Potable Water)


CF 0009 Q (Waste Water)

Same as above.

ECS RAD-OUTLET

CF 0020 T

Same as above.

CF 0018 T

Same as above.

ECS RAD OUT TEMP-1

SF 0671 T

Same as

ECS RAD OUT TEMP-2

SF 0672 T

Same as above.

full-scale 0" to 150"~

TEMP
GLY EVAP-OUTLET

TEMP

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GLY E V A P

FLOW

PRESS

LIP

NOTE: The g n e n c o l o r band on the glycol


discharge scale indicates a nom1
opemting mnge of 35 to 55 p i a .

SM-24-695E

F i g u r e 4-7.

ECS P r e s s u r e and Flow I n d i c a t o r s

ECS RAD OUT TEMP

Figure

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ECS Q u a n t i t y and Outlet Temperature I n d i c a t o r s

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4.1.4.3

ECS Suit and Cabin Temperature/Pressure Indicators.

Instrument markings for the ECS suit and cabin temperature/


pressure indicators are shown in figure 4-9. The accuracy for
each indicator scale and the measurement number of the
associated signal is as follows:

Indicator Scale

Measurement Number

Indicator Accuracy

TEMP-SUIT

CF 0008 T

22.5"~overall at 0" to
150"F.

TEMP-CABIN

CF 0002 T

Same as above.

PRESS-SUIT

CF 0012 P

At 75"F, 20.25 psia between


0 and 6 psia and 23% for
remainder of scale. At 0"
and 150"F, k0.375 psia
between 0 and 6 psia, and
24% for remainder of scale.

PRESS-CABIN

CF 0001 P

Same as PRESS-SUIT scale.

PART PRESS-C02

CF 0005 P

At 75"F, 20.5 mm between 0


and 15 m Hg, and 21.0 mm
for remainder of scale. At
0" and 150"F, 21.0 mm
between 0.and 15 mm Hg,
and 1.5 mm for remainder
of scale.

PGA Pressure Indicator

None

?2 psia overall at normal


temperature range.

4.1.5

TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM METERS.


Instrument markings for the telecommunication system
meters are shown in figure 4-10.

4.1.5.1

Auxiliary DC VOLTS Meter.


The auxiliary DC VOLTS meter, located on RHFEB-200
(figure 4-10), is used to monitor selected measurements for
which there is either no other crew display or the crew display
is an event 'indicator capable of displaying only in-tolerance
and out-of-tolerance conditions. The voltmeter is used in conjunction with the adjacent FUNCTION SELECT and TEST SELECT

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SUlT

lEMP
CABIN SUIT

P
R
CABIN
PART PRESS
coz

NOTES: 1 , A verticol green color bond shows the normal opemting


range for the suit tempemture (45' to 65OF). Red
horizontol lines show l i m i h for suit pressure (3.4 pia),
d i n preuure (4.7 pia), ond C 0 2 pressure (15 mm He).
A vertical yellow color bond hws the caution mnge
for CO2 preuure(7.6 to 15 mm Hg).

PGA PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(LEFT FOREARM)

Figure

2. The PGA pressure indicator presents on opemting rang.


from 2 to 10 psi0 and a green and red color band. The
green bond (3.5 to 10 psia) shows noma1 prew re
rmquird during space flight. The red band (3.5 to 2 pdo)
shows the emergency limitations for craw mfety. During
ground opomtions, the indicobr needle w i l l be pegged
beyond 10 p i a because of ohnospheric pressure.

SM-2A-697C

4-9. ECS Suit and Cabin Temperature/Pressure Indicators

S-BAND ANT

Auxiliary DC VOLTS Meter

S-BAND ANT Meter

SM-2A-69X

Figure 4-10. Telecommunication System Meters


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switches to monitor 13 EPS, 6 RCS, 4 G&N and 1 ECS analog
measurements. Refer to Controls and Displays (section 3 ) for
information on.which measurements are selected for monitoring by
the auxiliary DC VOLTS meter.
The voltmeter provides a reading between 0 and 5 volts of
the selected measurement. By use of a voltmeter conversion chart
an interpolation of the value for the selected measurement can be
made. (Refer to section 2.)
NOTE The accuracy of the auxiliary DC VOLTS meter
(for the f u l l scale) is t1 percent at 75F and 2 2 percent
at 0" and 150F.

4.1.5.2

S-Band ANT Meter.


The S-Band ANT meter, on MDC-19 (figure 4-10), utilizes the
automatic gain control (AGC) signal in the S-Band receiver to
display, in a clockwise direction, the relative magnitude of
signals received by the unified S-band equipment (USBE). The
meter is used in determining the correct S-band antenna and S/C
attitude f o r optimum S-band performance.
NOTE The accuracy of the S-BAND ANT meter (for the f u l l
scale) is ?5 percent at temperatures between O'and 150F.

4.1.6

SEQUENTIAL SYSTEMS INDICATORS.


Instrument markings for the sequential systems indicators
are shown in figure 4-11. The indicators present visual displays
required during launch, in-flight SPS operation, and the earth
landing sequence of events. (Refer to paragraphs 4.1.6.1 and

4.1.6.2.)
4.1.6.1

Barometric Pressure Indicator (Altimeter).


The barometric pressure indicator, an altimeter on MDC-1
(figure 4-11), is used in conjunction with the earth landing
system (ELS) and indicates the pressure altitude of the S/C
under low-altitude, low-Mach conditions. This altimeter is
monitored during the earth landing phase o f the mission to verify
that the ELS sequencer is initiating various phases of landing
system deployment at the proper pressure altitude points. A knob,
located left of' the altimeter dial face, is used in setting the
adjacent marker (to display the corrected main parachute deploy
altitude for low-altitude aborts). The adjustable marker, based

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NOTE:
The green band on the
AOA/SPS Pc indicator
shows mnnol operating
pressures (65 to 125%) for the
SPS combustion chomber
during engine operation
in space flight.

L A

Barometric Pressure Indicator


(Altimeter)

V V AOA/SPS

Pc Indicator
SM-ZA-700F

Figure 4-11. Sequential System Indicators


on barometric pressure, is set prior to launch. (Refer to paragraph 4.4.2.2 for altimeter error and C/B base pressure effects.)
NOTE
The accuracy of the altimeter is +lo0 feet
from 0 to 4000 feet and 5 percent of the altimeter
reading from 4000 to 60,000 feet.

4.1.6.2

L/V AOA/SPS P, Indicator.


The L/V AOA/SPS Pc indicator, on MDC-3 (figure 4-11}, is
used to dispAay the launch vehicle angle of attack (in percentage of pressure from the Q-ball) during launch. After
launch vehicle separation from the S/C, the gauge is used to
display SPS combustion chamber pressure during engine operation.
Inputs to this time-shared gauge are determined by the position
of the L/V AOA/SPS Pc switch, located on the same panel.

NOTE

The accuracy of the L/V AOA/Pc indicator (for the


f u l l scale) is 1 percent at 75F and 2 percent at 0" and

150F.

4.1.7

MISCELLANEOUS INDICATdRS.
Instrument markings f o r mechanically operated indicators
such as clocks, timers, and an accelerometer are shown in
figure 4-12 and described in paragraphs 4.1.7.1 through 4.1.7.4.
NOTE The accuracy of the S/C clocks and timers at
temperatures between 60" and 90F (and z e r o gravity) will
not exceed 2 5 seconds for 10 consecutive days (the arithmetic average of the daily rates). For environmental
conditions above or below this temperature range, the
average of daily rates for 5 consecutive days will not
exceed 30 seconds.
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100-Hwr Clock

GMT Clock

To: EVENT Timer

From: EVENT 1im.r

SM-U-73ID

Figure 4-12. Miscellaneous Indicators

4.1.7.1

Mission-Elapsed Time (400-Hour) Clock.


The 400-hour clock, on MDC-12 (figure 4-12), has a 10-hour
dial face with second, minute, and hour hands. A display window
is a l s o provided to show mission elapsed time in 10-hour
increments up to 400 hours (when window display returns to 0.000).
The hour and minute hands are set by a knob at the bottom left of
the dial face. A knob at the top right of the dial is used to
reset, start, and stop the clock. This clock is illuminated
when the floodlights switch on MDC-27 is actuated.

4.1.7.2

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Clock.


The GMT clock, LHFEB-306 (figure 4-12), has a 24-hour dial
face with standard second, minute, and hour hands. A time-set
screw, at the bottom left of the dial face, is used to

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s y n c h r o n i z e t h e c l o c k w i t h Greenwich mean t i m e . This c l o c k


i l l u m i n a t e s when t h e CLOCKS-BRT-OFF-DIM s w i t c h (LEB-98) i s
actuated.

4.1.7.3

TO EVENT and FROM EVENT T i m e r s .

The TO EVENT and FROM EVENT timers, on LHFEB-306 ( f i g ure 4-12 ), have 10-hour d i a l f a c e s w i t h second, minute, hour, and
10-hour hands. A knob a t t h e bottom l e f t of each t i m e r i s used
t o s e t t h e t i m e r hands. Each timer can be r e s e t , s t a r t e d , or
stopped by a pushbutton c o n t r o l a t t h e t o p r i g h t of t h e timer.
These timers i l l u m i n a t e when t h e CLOCKS-BRT-OFF-DIM switch
(LEB-100) i s a c t u a t e d .

4.1.7.4

Accelerometer I n d i c a t o r (G-Meter)

The a c c e l e r o m e t e r i n d i c a t o r o r g meter, on MDC-2


( f i g u r e 4-12), i s provided w i t h an i n d i c a t i n g p o i n t e r f o r
showing S / C p o s i t i v e and n e g a t i v e g loads. I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e
i n d i c a t i n g p o i n t e r , t h e r e are two r e c o r d i n g p o i n t e r s (one f o r
p o s i t i v e and one f o r n e g a t i v e g l o a d s ) which f o l l o w t h e
i n d i c a t i n g p o i n t e r t o i t s m a x i m u m a t t a i n e d t r a v e l . The recordi n g p o i n t e r s w i l l remain a t t h e maximum p o s i t i v e and n e g a t i v e
p o s i t i o n s a t t a i n e d t o p r o v i d e a r e c o r d of m a x i m u m g l o a d s
encountered. To r e t u r n t h e r e c o r d i n g p o i n t e r s t o t h e normal 1-g
p o s i t i o n , it i s n e c e s s a r y t o p r e s s t h e RESET knob on t h e lower
l e f t - s i d e of ' t h e a c c e l e r o m e t e r .

NOTE
The accuracy o f t h e g meter i s t 0 . 2 g from
o t o 4 g ' s , 20.3 g a t 6 g ' s , 50.4 g from 8 t o 10 g ' s ,
and k0.75 g a t 1 5 g ' s .

4.2

CONSUMABLE REQUIREMENTS.
I n f o r m a t i o n r e l a t i n g t o S/C 014 consumable materials f o r t h e
RCS, SPS, EPS, and ECS i s provided i n t h i s s e c t i o n . For d e t a i l e d
consumable d a t a , r e f e r Mission Modular Data Book (MMDB).

4.2.1

S/M RCS PROPELLANT CONSUMPTION DATA.


P r o p e l l a n t consumables u t i l i z e d by t h e 1 6 S/M RCS engines
p r o v i d e t h r u s t f o r t h r e e - a x e s r o t a t i o n a l and t r a n s l a t i o n a l
c o n t r o l o f t h e s p a c e c r a f t ( a f t e r S/C s e p a r a t i o n from t h e launch
v e h i c l e and u n t i l C/M-S/M s e p a r a t i o n p r i o r t o e n t r y ) . The
o x i d i z e r / f u e l r a t i o (by w e i g h t ) f o r each engine i s 2.03+0.075:1
a t a p r o p e l l a n t flow r a t e of 0.360 l b / s e c . Nominal v a l u e s f o r

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the individual S/M RCS consumables (maximum usable tank capacity


of 790 pounds) are as follows:
Weight
per Tank

Storage
Tank

Consumables

Filled
(lb)

Maximum
Usable
(lb)

Delivery
Rate to
Engine
(lb/sec)

Nitrogen tetroxide ( N2 04 )
(oxidizer)

138.1

131 * 7

0.241

50% unsymmetrical
dimethylhydrazine and
50% hydrazine (UDMH/
N$4) (me11

69.7

65.8

0.119

Helium (He) (pressurant)

0.52

0.52

N/A

S/M RCS propellant consumption rates for manual attitude


control maneuvers (proportional and direct control) are presented
in figure 4-13. Assumptions applicable to the curves shown in
figure 4-13 are as follows:
0

0
0

The dynamic disturbances accounted for are SPS propellant


slosh, the earth orbit aerodynamics and gravity gradient,
ECS steam venting, and rotating EPS and ECS equipment.

A nominal maneuver of 50k0.5 degrees per axis.


This data may be ratioed to account for different maneuver
angles. The propellant consumption must be decreased by
10 percent for a 30-degree maneuver and increased by
20 percent for a 100-degree maneuver.

The manual single-axis maneuver propellant consumption is


the same as the single-axis maneuver in paragraph 4.2.1.2.
4.2.1.2

Automatic Attitude Control Maneuvers and Attitude Hold.


S/M RCS propellant consumption rates for G&N control
maneuvers (attitude control and attitude hold), versus S/C

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- 3 AXIS

WEIGHT
CURM

(Le)

A
.

. _ ,

Szot

'

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

22,300

INERTIA (SLUEFEET S O W E D )

'xx

Iw

'zz

15,800

53,500

54,ooO

12,600

40,ooO

38,700

0.6

MANEUMR RATE (DEGREESAECOND)

-2

MANWL DIRECT qONTROL 3 AXIS

-_ -

.--I

'

0.2

0.1

0.3

0.4

0.5

NOTE: WEIGHTS AND INERTIAS


F O R CURMS A A N D B ARE
SAME AS SHOWN ON
UPPER CHART.

0.6

MANEUMR RATE (DEGREESAECOND)

TYPICAL MMDB INFORMATION

SM-24-1087

Figure 4-13. S/L RCS Prope,,ant Consumptam During Manual


Attitude Control Maneuvers

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weight, are p r e s e n t e d i n f i g u r e 4-14.


The same assumptions i n
paragraph 4 . 2 . 1 . 1 a l s o a p p l y t o f i g u r e 4-14, i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e
following:
0

Non-maneuvered axes are held w i t h a narrow deadband of


degree w h i l e t h e o t h e r axes are moved.

20.2
0

A s p e c i f i c impulse (Isp)f o r a s i n g l e j e t RCS f i r i n g p e r


a x i s t h a t e q u a l s 180 seconds.

A maneuver rate of 0.5 d e g r e e p e r second.

The S/M RCS p r o p e l l a n t consumption r a t e s f o r t h e a t t i t u d e


t h e r m a l ( b a r b e c u e ) c o n t r o l mode v e r s u s S/C weight are p r e s e n t e d
i n f i g u r e 4-15.
A p p l i c a b l e a d d i t i o n a l assumptions are as f o l l o w s :
0

A t t i t u d e hold i n p i t c h and yaw are a t a deadband of


24.2 degrees.

Roll a x i s s p i n i s 0.5 d e g r e e p e r second.

The S/M RCS p r o p e l l a n t consumption r e q u i r e d t o damp f r e e


d r i f t rates (caused by dynamic d i s t u r b a n c e s ) v e r s u s t i m e i n
f r e e d r i f t are p r e s e n t e d i n f i g u r e 4-16.
4.2.1.3

T r a n s l a t i o n Maneuvers.
S/M RCS p r o p e l l a n t consumption r e q u i r e d f o r s e t t l i n g SPS
p r o p e l l a n t s v e r s u s S/C weight, f o r t h r e e c o n f i g u r a t i o n s of RCS
e n g i n e u t i l i z a t i o n , i s p r e s e n t e d i n t h e upper c h a r t o f
The lower c h a r t shows p r o p e l l a n t r e q u i r e d f o r RCS
f i g u r e 4-17.
+X axis d e l t a v e l o c i t y maneuvers. Assumptions a p p l i c a b l e t o
b o t h c h a r t s i n f i g u r e 4-17 are c s f o l l o w s :
0

The RCS engine t h r u s t e q u a l s 100 pounds.

Isp a t a t t i t u d e c o r r e c t i o n e q u a l s 185 seconds.

Isp a t t r a n s l a t i o n e q u a l s 278 seconds.

Dynamic d i s t u r b a n c e s ( s t a t e d i n paragraph 4 . 2 . 1 . 1 )
neglected.

Roll c o n t r o l p r o p e l l a n t requirements are n e g l e c t e d .

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1.5

1 .o

0.5

0.0
15,000

20,000

25,oOO

30,OOO

35,000

40,000

SPACECRAFT WEIGHT (LB)


3-AXIS ATTITUDE HOLD

15,000

2
0
,
m

z,m

30,000

35,000

40,000

SPACECRAFT WEIGHT (LB)

Figure

S M- 2A- 1088A

4-14.

S/M RCS Propellant Consumption During Attitude


Control Maneuvers and Attitude Hold

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"
k2

V
Y

6
w

ss

201,000

22,000

24,000

26,000

28,OOO

32,000

30,000

SPACECRAFT WEIGHT (LB)


SM-2A-1089

4-1 .5.

Figure

S/M RCS P r o p e l l a n t Consumption f o r Thermal C o n t r o l Modes

.3

10

100

FREE DRIFT TIME (HOURS)

F i g u r e 4-16.

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Out Free DrifY Rate

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ONE

PITCH

364

YAW

665
261

YAW
PITCH
YAW

THREE

USED K>R

7 a_
a.
NONE
NONE

nus X
TMNWflON

ATTITUDE CONTlOL
K)SlTlM NEGATIVE
1
2
7
8
3
4

DISABLED

PITCH

TWO

AXIS

S/M RCS ENGINES

361
765

1I

264
668

261

NONE
NONE
665
26I
665

S/M RCS PROPEUANT REQUIRED FOR WAGE

22

20

18

16

!2

14

12

S/M RCS PROPELLANT REQUIRED FOR +X TRANSLATION

NOTE:

C u m I, 2, and 3
"t
#nOM .ngim
culfigrmtiul OI o h .

22,OOO

2O:OOO

24,000

26,ooO

28,OOO

30,000

32,000

%,OW

SPACECRAR MIGHT &E)

TYt'lCAL MMDB INFORMATION

Figure

SM-24-IOPIA

4-17. S/M RCS Propellant Consumpt-Dn for SPS Propellant


Settling and Translation Maneuvers

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A t t i t u d e Hold Following SPS Burn.


S/M RCS p r o p e l l a n t consumption r e q u i r e d f o r a t t i t u d e h o l d
i n t h r e e axes, immediately f o l l o w i n g a n SPS burn and e x t e n d i n g
over a 10-minute p e r i o d after t h e SPS b u r n , i s p r e s e n t e d i n
' t h e upper c h a r t of figure 4-18.
( T h i s curve i n c l u d e s t h e t o t a l
RCS requirement and should n o t be added t o t h e r e s u l t s o b t a i n e d
from f i g u r e 4-14. However, a f t e r t h e end o f t h e 10-minute s l o s h
damping p e r i o d , t h e rates i n t h e lower c h a r t o f figure 4-14
s h o u l d be u s e d . ) For a t t i t u d e h o l d s delayed a f t e r t h e terminat i o n o f an SPS burn, b o t h c h a r t s i n f i g u r e 4-18 are used f o r
a d j u s t i n g RCS p r o p e l l a n t consumption rates.

)L

.2.2

C/M RCS PROPELLANT CONSUMPTION DATA.

P r o p e l l a n t consumables u t i l i z e d by t h e 1 2 C/M RCS e n g i n e s


p r o v i d e t h r u s t f o r three-axes r o t a t i o n a l and a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l of
t h e C/M ( a f t e r an a b o r t o r d u r i n g normal e n t r y ) . The o x i d i z e r /
f u e l r a t i o (by w e i g h t ) f o r each of t h e f o u r r o l l e n g i n e s i s
2.1+0.09 :1 a t a p r o p e l l a n t consumption r a t e o f 0.345 l b / s e c
The o x i d i z e r / f u e l r a t i o (by w e i g h t ) f o r each of t h e e i g h t
remaining engines i s 2.0?0.09:1 a t a p r o p e l l a n t consumption
r a t e of 0.342 l b / s e c . Any remaining p r o p e l l a n t , i n c l u d i n g t h e
helium used as a p r e s s u r a n t , i s e j e c t e d p r i o r t o C/M touchdown
( f o r a l l m i s s i o n modes). Nominal v a l u e s f o r t h e i n d i v i d u a l
C / M RCS consumables ( u s a b l e t a n k c a p a c i t y o f 225 pounds) are
as f o l l o w s :

Weight p e r Tank
S t orage
Tank

Consumables
Nitrogen t e t r o x i d e
(N2O4) ( o x i d i z e r )

Filled
(lb)

Usable
(lb)

89.2

75.0

D e l i v e r y Rat e
t o Engine
0.228 l b / s e c ( o x i d i z e r / f u e l
r a t i o of 2:1)
0.234 l b / s e c ( o x i d i z e r l f u e l
r a t i o o f 2.1:1)

45.2

Monomethylhydrazine
(MMH) ( f u e l )

37.5

0.114 l b / s e c ( o x i d i z e r / f u e l
r a t i o of 2:1)
0.111 l b / s e c ( o x i d i z e r / f u e l
r a t i o of 2 . 1 : 1 )

._

0.52

Helium (He)
(pressurant )

0.52

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S/M RCS PROPELLANT CONSUMPTION FOLLOWING AN SPS BURN

100

80
ON

60

40

wl

3;

'

1 2 1 6 a O 2 4 2 8 3 2 3 6 4 0 4 4 4 8 5 2
SPS BURN DURATION (SECONDS)

RELATIVE S/M RCS PROPELLANT CONSUMPTION VERSUS


DELAY IN ATTITUDE HOLD FRQM END OF SPS BURN

PERCENT TO PROPELLANT
FROM CUR- ABOVE

TYPICAL MMDB INFORMTION

ATTITUDE HOLD DELAY (MINUTES)

SM-2A- 1092

Figure

4-18. S/M RCS Attitude Hola Propellant Consumption


Followinn SPS Burn

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are p r e s e n t e d i n figure 4-19 f o r nominal and off-nominal s i n g l e system RCS e n t r i e s . The c u r v e s i n c l u d e p r e - e n t r y p r o p e l l a n t
expended ( 5 pounds f o r nominal and 9 pounds f o r off-nominal
rates )

4.2.3

SPS PROPELLANT CONSUMPTION DATA.

Storage
(and
sump 1
Tank

Filled
(lb)

Usable
(1b)

Delivery
Rate t o
Engine

Nitrogen t e t r o x i d e
(N204) ( o x i d i z e r )

30,600

27,333

46.06 l b / s e c

50% unsymmetrical
dimethylhydrazine
( WMH/N2H4
(fuel)

15,300

13,677

23.03 l b / s e c

Helium ( H e )
(pressurant )

48.2

48.2

N/A

Consumables

Weight p e r Tank

S p a c e c r a f t weight i s p l o t t e d a g a i n s t c h a r a c t e r i s t i c
v e l o c i t y f o r nominal and minimum v a l u e s of s p e c i f i c impulse.
(See f i g u r e 4-20.) A sample p a t h t r a c e s a t y p i c a l s o l u t i o n f o r
p r o p e l l a n t weight when i n i t i a l weight, s p e c i f i c impulse, and
c h a r a c t e r i s t i c v e l o c i t y change are given. Arrows on t h e c h a r t ,
s t a r t i n g w i t h an i n i t i a l v a l u e f o r weight (W,) i n d i c a t e t h e
d i r e c t i o n of flow f o r t h e sample problem. It i s important t o
n o t e t h a t t h e c h a r a c t e r i s t i c v e l o c i t y (V,) s c a l e does n o t
r e p r e s e n t v a l u e s of AV remaining aboard t h e S/C, b u t i s
i n t e n d e d t o serve as a r e f e r e n c e o n l y on which increments
( AVc) may b e t a k e n as shown i n t h e sample.
I n o r d e r t o account f o r a 4500 pound-seconds l o s s f o r each
SPS engine s t a r t , 1 4 . 5 pounds of p r o p e l l a n t must be added t o t h e

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ENTRY TIME (400,oOOTO 24,000 FT), +EN (SECONDS)


NOMINAL
24,216 FPS
-1.65 DEG
a
156 DEG
0 DEG
4EN ODEG
C h
-0.0004DEG
GUST NONE
0
52.7 DEG
RANGE 1547NM
Vg

Yg

0FF-N OM1NAL

24, 216 FPS


-1.65 DEG
156 DEG
0 DEG
0 DEG
-0.00006
HALF SINE WAVE
52.7 DEG
1547 NM

SM-2A-1093

Figure 4-19. C/M RCS Propellant Consumption


Time Histories - Single System

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CHARACTERISTIC VELOCITY, Vc (FTAEC)

GIVEN: INITIAL SPACECRAFT WEIGHT, W1


SPECIFIC IMPULSE, 'Isp
CHARACTERISTIC VELOCITY
CHANGE, A V c
g = 32.174 FTAEC2
1
1
PROPELLANT WEIGHT, Wp = W1

I:( )I
A

SM-2A-1094

9 ISP

F i g u r e 4-20.

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p r o p e l l a n t consumption noted d u r i n g each f i r i n g .


(The t o t a l
p r o p e l l a n t requirements are l i m i t e d t o t h e t o t a l u s a b l e
p r o p e l l a n t s a v a i l a b l e t o t h e S/C.)

4.2.4

EPS AND ECS CONSUMPTION DATA.


Oxygen and hydrogen r e a c t a n t s (from t h e cryogenic s t o r a g e
system) are consumed by t h e EPS f u e l c e l l power p l a n t s i n t h e
g e n e r a t i o n of e l e c t r i c a l power for t h e S/C. Water, as a
by-product, i s provided f o r t h e ECS. Oxygen from t h e cryogenic
s t o r a g e system i s a l s o s u p p l i e d t o t h e ECS f o r m e t a b o l i c consumption by t h e crewmembers and f o r p r e s s u r i z a t i o n of t h e crew
compartment and t h e PGA. The cryogenic t a n k s f o r oxygen and
hydrogen are i n i t i a l l y f i l l e d t o a t l e a s t 97 p e r c e n t o f f u l l
c a p a c i t y . Nominal v a l u e s f o r t h e s e consumables a r e as f o l l o w s :
Weight p e r Tank
.Filled
(1b)

Usable
(lb)

Flow Rate
t o System

29.0

28.0

0.14 l b / h r (min)
0.27 l b / h r ( m a x )
( 0.75 lb/hr-purge o n l y )

327.0

320.0

S t orage
Tank

Consumables
Hydrogen (H2)
( s u p e r c r i t i c a l gas

Nitrogen ( N 2 ) ( f u e l
c e l l reference
p r e ss u re )

0.44

1.70 l b / h r (min)
2.58 l b / h r ( m a x )
(0.6 lb/hr-purge o n l y )

0.44

NOTE
Both t h e EPS and ECS u t i l i z e ,oxygen from
t h e sane cryogenic s t o r a g e system (489 pounds
of u s a b l e 02 f o r t h e EPS and 1 5 1 pounds f o r t h e
ECS).

4.2.4.1

EPS F u e l C e l l R e a c t a n t s Consumption.

The O2 and H2 consumption versus e l e c t r i c a l o u t p u t f o r


one, two, o r t h r e e f u e l c e l l power p l a n t s i s shown i n
f i g u r e 4-21. Only t h e H2 curve i s given. (The 02 consumption
rate i s e i g h t t i m e s t h e H2 r a t e . ) Water g e n e r a t e d by t h e fuel
c e l l s may be c a l c u l a t e d by m u l t i p l y i n g t h e H2 consumption
r a t e by n i n e .

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NOTE:
WATER GENERATION RATE IS
OBTAINED BY MULTIPLYING H2
CONSUMPTION RATE BY NINE

3.20

0.40

2.80

0.35

2.40

0.30

6-

2.00

0.25

1.60

0.20

1 .XI

0.15

I-

v)

0.80

cy

0.10

0.40

0.05

n
-50

&-70

50

55

I
20

15

I
60

80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150


3 FlEL CELL CURRENT (AMPERES)

70 75 80 85 90 95
2 FUEL CELL CURRENT (AMPERES)
I
I
1
I
I
I
1
1
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

100

65

1
65

1
SM-2A-1095

1 FUEL CELL CURRENT (AMPERES)

Figure 4-21. Cryogenic Consumption Versus Fuel Cell Current


In order to maintain fuel cell operating efficiency,
purging of each power plant is accomplished every 7 hours. The
purges will normally be staggered so that a H2 purge will follow
an 02 purge by 3.5 hours. The present purging cycle of 7 hours
is based upon the maximum normal power output of 1420 watts per
fuel cell. The time between purges is based upon the ratio of
the present maximum of 1420 watts/fuel cell power plant to the
actual maximmi gross power demand times 7 hours. Thus, if the
actual miximum gross power demand is 710 watts/fuel cell
module, the nominal purge interval of 7 hours would be increased
by 1420/710 or 2. Multiplying 2 times 7 would then provide a
purge interval of 14 hours. During purging, the power plant
continues to consume reactants in the quantities required to
produce the power demanded by S/C electrical loads. The
duration of each H2 purge is 80 seconds and 120 seconds for
each 02 purge.
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4.2.4.2

EPS E l e c t r i c a l Power OutDut.


During a normal m i s s i o n , from launch u n t i l e n t r y , about

618 kwh of e l e c t r i c a l power i s s u p p l i e d t o t h e S/C by t h r e e


fuel c e l l power p l a n t s o p e r a t i n g i n p a r a l l e l . If one power
p l a n t should f a i l , t h e remaining two w i l l p r o v i d e f o r normal
povrer loads. I n t h e event two power p l a n t s f a i l , S/C
emergency l o a d s can be accommodated. The t h r e e b a t t e r i e s ,
normally r e s e r v e d f o r e n t r y and p o s t l a n d i n g phases of t h e
m i s s i o n , can b e u t i l i z e d t o p r o v i d e f o r peak l o a d s above
operating fuel c e l l c a p a c i t i e s .
NOTE
The EFS r e q u i r e s a minimum s t e a d y - r a t e power
l e v e l of 1689 w a t t s w i t h t h r e e f u e l c e l l s o p e r a t i n g or
1550 watts w i t h two f u e l c e l l s o p e r a t i n g d u r i n g o r b i t .
However, a minimum t r a n s i e n t power l e v e l of 1.500 w a t t s
f o r t h r e e f i e 1 c e l l s can be reached w i t h o u t c a u s i n g an
o v e r v o l t a g e i n t h e EFS. (Tests a r e b e i n g conducted t o
determine i f a minimum t r a n s i e n t power l e v e l of 1200
watts f o r three f u e l c e l l s i s feasible,)

4.2.4.3

By drawing on b a t t e r y power and r e c h a r g i n g , an a d d i t i o n a l


1 . 0 kwh of energy can be o b t a i n e d f o r u s e d u r i n g o r b i t a l
flight.

The S/C i s capable of s u s t a i n i n g an emergency power l o a d


of 1200 w a t t s w i t h one h e 1 c e l l o p e r a t i n g d u r i n g o r b i t .

ECS Oxygen and Water Consumption.


Oxygen and w a t e r consumables are u t i l i z e d by t h e ECS i n
p r o v i d i n g f o r needs p e c u l i a r t o t h e presence of men aboard t h e
s p a c e c r a f t . Nominal v a l u e s f o r t h e ECS consumables a r e as f o l l o w s :

Consumables

Source
Cryogenic s t o r a g e
system t a n k s ( 2 ) .

Usable
Weight
(Ib)
151.0

NOTE
The cryogenic
s t o r a g e system supp l i e s O2 t o b o t h t h e
ECS and EPS ( 1 5 1
pounds f o r t h e ECS
and 489 pounds f o r
t h e EPS)

Remarks
The b a s i c purpose of t h e
ECS oxygen i s f o r crew
m e t ab oli c c on sumpt i o n

and c o n t r o l of t h e C/M
p r e s s u r e as f o l l o w s :

a.

Metabolic
t h r e e men
a t 0.075 lb/hr/man o r
0.225 l b / h r t o t a l

b.

C/M l e a k a g e

0.2 l b / h r

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Consumables

Source

Usable
Weight
(lb)

Remarks
c.

2 C/M
repressurizations
11.7 l b (5.85 l b / e a ) .

Surge t a n k

3.7

I n i t i a l l y f i l l e d during
ground s e r v i c e

Entry t a n k

1.0

I n i t i a l l y f i l l e d during
ground s e r v i c e

P o t a b l e water

One C/M p o t a b l e water


supply t a n k

36.0

I n i t i a l l y f i l l e d during
ground s e r v i c e ; t h e t a n k
i s replenished during
f l i g h t by t h e EPS f u e l
c e l l power p l a n t s a t a
nominal r a t e of 0.77 l b
p e r k i l o w a t t . If t a n k i s
full, water w i l l overflow
i n t o C/M waste water t a n k .

Waste water

One C / M waste water


supply t a n k

56.0

I n i t i a l l y f i l l e d during
ground s e r v i c e and t h e n
by overflow of water
from p b t a b l e w a t e r t a n k .

Two S/M w a t e r

112.0

A d d i t i o n a l supply o f
water i s c a r r i e d i n S/M
t o r e p l e n i s h C/M water
tanks, i f necessary.

1.5

Used t o p r e s s u r i z e t h e
S/M water supply t a n k s .

supply t a n k s

One N2 supply t a n k

Nitrogen (N2)
(pressurant )

NOTE
The ECS p o t a b l e water w i l l be p r i m a r i l y u s e d . f o r
m e t a b o l i c purposes by t h e crew and not f o r c o o l i n g
purposes i n t h e S/C (unless w a s t e water becomes
depleted )

B a s i c D a t e J2

The ECS r a d i a t o r i n l e t t e m p e r a t u r e i s a f f e c t e d by heat


t r a n s f e r from EPS components. A s t h e components become
warmer from i n c r e a s e d e l e c t r i c a l l o a d s , a g r e a t e r r a t e
of h e a t t r a n s f e r w i l l t a k e p l a c e . ECS r a d i a t o r f r e e z i n g
may r e s u l t i f b o t h r a d i a t o r s a r e exposed t o deep space f o r
more t h a n 1 hour and t h e i n l e t - t e m p e r a t u r e i s below 75F

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w i t h an e l e c t r i c a l c u r r e n t l e v e l of about 55 amps
By
r o l l i n g o r tumbling t h e S/C, t o allow f o r p e r i o d i c exposure
of t h e r a d i a t o r s t o t h e sun, t h e i n l e t t e m p e r a t u r e can be
70F w i t h an e l e c t r i c a l c u r r e n t l e v e l of about 50 amps
b e f o r e t h e space r a d i a t o r s s t a r t t o f r e e z e .

AND SPS THRUSTING DATA.

4.3

RCS

4.3.1

RCS TRANSLATION CONTROL.


S p a c e c r a f i t r a n s l a t i o n i s p o s s i b l e a t any time a f t e r S-IVB
s e p a r a t i o n and p r i o r t o t h e t i m e when S/M-C/M s e p a r a t i o n o c c u r s .
T r a n s l a t i o n maneuvers y r e provided through t h e S/M RCS e n g i n e s
and a r e normally i n i t i a t e d manually by t h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l
T-handle i n t h e "X, Y, and Z a x e s , or by t h e DIRECT ULLAGE switch
i n t h e +X a x i s . The t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l (manipulated i n t h e
counterclockwise p o s i t i o n t o t h e a b o r t d e t e n t f o r about 2 . 5
s e c o n d s ) a l s o p r o v i d e s for CSM/S-IVB s e p a r a t i o n . While t h e
c o n t r o l i s i n t h e a b o r t d e t e n t p o s i t i o n , t h e CSM a t t i t u d e i s n o t
c o n t r o l l e d . Upon c o n f i r m a t i o n of p h y s i c a l s e p h r a t i o n , t h e t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l i s moved t o t h e +X p o s i t i o n and t h e SCS i n i t i a t e s
a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l t o a maximum deadband of 5 d e g r e e s . (Refer t o
s e c t i o n 2 f o r systems o p e r a t i o n . )
NOTE
Each S/M RCS engine nominally develops 100 pounds
of t h r u s t . If f o u r e n g i n e s a r e i g n i t e d ( a s i n a *X
t r a n s l a t i o n ) , t h e S/C w i l l a c c e l e r a t e a t 0 . 4 t o 0.8
ft/sec2,, depending on t h e S/C weight snd c o n t r o l mode.
(Only two e n g i n e s a r e i g n i t e d f o r +Y and LZ t r a n s l a t i o n s . )
0

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The minimum RCS impulse d u r a t i o n , assuming average human


r e s p o n s e , i s on t h e o r d e r of 200 m i l l i s e c o n d s . The maximum t r a n s l a t i o n d u r a t i o n i s a f u n c t i o n o f t h e zv-ailable
propellant .

RCS ROTATION CONTROL.


Automatic o r manual r o t a t i o n a l c o n t r o l of t h e S/C i s prov i d e d i n b o t h t h e G&N 2nd t h e SCS c o n t r o l modes. ( R e f e r t o
s e c t i o n 2 f o r systems o p e r a t i o n . )

NOTE

The S/C can have a m a x i m a n g u l a r a c c e l e r a t i o n


from 1 . 0 t o 1 . 5 d e g r e e s p e r second2, depending on t h e
S/C mzss c o n f i g u r a t i o n and RCS e n g i n e s f i r e d . )

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4.3.2.1

G&N A t t i t u d e C o n t r o l .

During t h e W a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l mode, t h e i n e r t i a l measurement u n i t (IMU) m a i n t a i n s t h e primary i n e r t i a l a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e


for t h e S/C. R o t a t i o n changes a r e commanded by e i t h e r t h e Apollo
guidance computer (AGC) when v e r b 70 i s e n t e r e d i n t h e S/C d i s p l a y
keyboard (DSKY) f o r manual maneuvers w i t h t h e r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l ,
o r by manually d i a l i n g t h e c o u p l i n g d i s p l a y u n i t s (CDU) for
maneuvers p r e p r o g r a m e d i n t h e A X .
NOTE
The AGC can be programmed t o command a t h r e e a x i s 60-degree r e o r i e n t a t i o n of t h e S/C (and i s
s i m i l a r i n o p e r a t i o n t o an a t t i t u d e o r i e n t a t i o n
alignment).
maneuver for an IMU

4.3.2.2

A l l preprogrammed AGC maneuvers a r e executed a t an


a t t i t u d e r a t e of 0.5 degree p e r second ( 4 . 0 d e g r e e s
p e r second f o r a b o r t o r e n t r y maneuvers o n l y ) . I n
t h e G&N mode, a k 4 . 2 degree maximum or a f0.2 degree
minimum a t t i t u d e e r r o r deadband i s a v a i l a b l e
The S/C
w i l l have a l i m i t c y c l e r a t e of l e s s t h a n 0.2 degree
p e r second w i t h i n t h e s e deadbands.

G&N a t t i t u d e maneuver r a t e s (used f o r IMU f i n e


alilgnments and checks) a r e l i m i t e d by t h e G&N
d i g i t a l program t o 0 . 5 degree p e r second i n
p i t c h , roll, and yaw.

SCS A t t i t u d e C o n t r o l .
During t h e SCS a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l mode, t h e body mounted
a t t i t u d e gyros (BMAG) p r o v i d e an automatic r e f e r e n c e f o r h o l d i n g
t h e S/C a t a s p e c i f i c a t t i t u d e w i t h i n a f4 2 d e g r e e s maximum
o r a 1 0 . 2 degree minimum a t t i t u d e e r r o r deadband. If t h e S/C i s
t h e n maneuvered manually by t h e r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l , t h e a t t i t u d e
gyro coupling u n i t (AGCU) w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y cage t h e a t t i t u d e
g y r o s , c o r r e c t t h e a t t i t u d e hold r e f e r e n c e , and p r e s e n t a neb
d i s p l a y on t h e F D A 1 when t h e maneuver i s completed.

4.3.2.3

Manual A t t i t u d e C o n t r o l .
Manual maneuvers f o r a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l of t h e S/C a r e
provided by u s e of t h e r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l for d i r e c t and prop o r t i o n a l r a t e s , and by t h e a t t i t u d e impulse c o n t r o l for
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purpose o f t h e manual a t t i t u d e c o n t r o l s and p e r t i n e n t d a t a
a r e a s follows:

1. D i r e c t r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l , f o r emergency and backup cond i t i o n s , i s commanded by u s e of t h e r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l


( s t i c k ) about t h e d e s i r e d axes t o i t s h a r d s t o p s . J u s t
b e f o r e engaging t h e h a r d s t o p s , a s w i t c h c l o s e s and a p p l i e s
a d i r e c t command t o t h e RCS d i r e c t c o i l s . Rate feedback
i s n o t used t o c a n c e l t h e s t i c k movement, b u t t h e
BMAG-AGCU l o o p i s c l o s e d and m a i n t a i n s an a t t i t u d e
r e f e r e n c e t o i t s limits.

NOTE

The a t t i t u d e r a t e , commanded by d i r e c t r o t a t i o n ,
i s l i m i t e d o n l y by human endurance and t h e RCS p r o p e l l a n t
s u p p l y . S t a r t and s t o p t r a n s i e n t s depend on p i l o t
t e c h n i q u e and t h e a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e ( F D A I or v i s u a l
landmark) used t o c l o s e t h e o u t e r c o n t r o l l o o p . The
i n e r t i a l r e f e r e n c e s s t a r t t o accumulate e r r o r (due t o
gyro s l u e r a t e l i m i t a t i o n s ) a t a r a t e of 20 d e g r e e s
p e r second about t h e r o l l a x i s and 5.0 d e g r e e s p e r
second about t h e p i t c h o r yaw a x i s .
2.

Proportional rotation control, f o r a t t i t u d e corrections,


i s commanded by displacement of t h e manual S/C r o t a t i o n
c o n t r o l ( s t i c k ) i n t o a desired p r o p o r t i o n a l r a t e (when
r e f e r r i n g t o S/C a t t i t u d e d i s p l a y on t h e FDAI).
NOTE The r e s u l t i n g p r o p o r t i o n a l r a t e w i l l v a r y from
a m i n i m of 0 . 2 degree p e r second t o a m a x i m of
0.65 d e g r e e p e r second (depending on s t i c k d i s p l a c e ment). A t t i t u d e e r r o r deadbands a r e k 4 . 2 d e g r e e s
maximum and k0.2 degree minimum.

3.

A t t i t u d e impulse c o n t r o l , for commanding l o w - r o t a t i o n a l


r a t e s about all t h r e e a x e s , i s a v a i l a b l e i n e i t h e r G&N
o r SCS modes of o p e r a t i o n and i s used a s r e q u i r e d d u r i n g
n a v i g a t i o n a l s i g h t i n g p e r i o d s . T h i s i s accomplished
t h r o u g h t h e a t t i t u d e impulse c o n t r o l l o c a t e d on p a n e l

105.
A f t e r t h e a t t i t u d e impulse c o n t r o l i s enabled
NOTE
and d i s p l a c e d , a s w i t c h c l o s u r e i n t h e c o n t r o l u n i t
w i l l cause one p u l s e of 18k4 m i l l i s e c o n d s , which i s
a p p l i e d t o t h e RCS j e t s e l e c t i o n l o g i c . (One p u l s e
i s g e n e r a t e d for each a t t i t u d e impulse s w i t c h
closure. )

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A t t i t u d e impulse c o n t r o l i s n o t a p r o p o r t i o n a l cont r o l and does n o t p r o v i d e f o r a t t i t u d e h o l d . When


t h i s c o n t r o l i s e n a b l e d , r e l a y a c t i o n removes a l l
r a t e a t t i t u d e e r r o r and c o n t r o l i n p u t s from t h e SCS
electronics.

Use of minimum impulse ( f o r f i n e adjustment of S/C


a t t i t u d e ) e x c i t e s r a t e s of about 0.01 degree p e r
second minimum t o 0.5 degree p e r second m a x i m .

4.3.3

SFS ENGINE THRUST F'ERFOXWNCE.

4.3.3.1

SPS Small-Impulse Operation


The SPS engine i s capable of a c c e p t i n g a shutdown s i g n a l
a t any t i m e a f t e r r e c e i p t of a s t a r t s i g n a l . A nominal minimum impulse b i t of 12,000 pound-seconds i s developed when t h e
engine i s f i r e d f o r a n open-loop o p e r a t i o n p e r i o d of 0.6
seconds. (See f i g u r e 4-22.) The run-to-run minimum i m p u l s e - b i t
t o l e r a n c e i s +3OO pound-seconds (1 s i g m a ) . Impulse v a l u e a s a
f u n c t i o n of start-to-shutdown s i g n a l d u r a t i o n (FS1 t o FS2), i s
e s t i m a t e d from q u a l i f i c a t i o n t e s t s g e n e r a t e d a t AEDC (Arnold
Engineering Development C e n t e r ) . ( P r o p e l l a n t consumption for
small impulse f i r i n g s i n c l u d i n g t h e 14.4-pound p r o p e l l a n t loss
f o r each SPS engine s t a r t i s covered by t h e e q u a t i o n
Wp = (Impulse +4500)/Isp.

4.3.3.2

SPS Engine S t a r t and Shutdown T r a n s i e n t s .


The SPS engine s t a r t and shutdown t r a n s i e n t s a r e p r e s e n t e d
Curves show t h e p e r c e n t a g e of r a t e d t h r u s t a s a
i n f i g u r e 4-23.
f u n c t i o n of e l a p s e d time from s t a r t (FS1) and s h u t d o m (FS2)
command s i g n a l s . Rated t h r u s t i s based on nominal i n l e t c o n d i t i o n .
A l l d a t a e s t i m a t e s a r e from AEDC q u a l i f i c a t i o n t e s t s . The start
t r a n s i e n t t o t a l impulse from FS1 t o 90-percent r a t e d t h r u s t i s
l i m i t e d t o t h e range from 100 pound-seconds (minimum) t o
400 pound-seconds (maximum). The run-to-run t o l e r a n c e on s t s r t
t r a n s i e n t impulse i s ?lo0 pound-seconds (1 sigma). The shGtdob,n
imDulse from FS2 t o 10-percent r a t e d t h r u s t i s l i m i t e d t o 3
range from 8000 pound-seconds ( m i n i m ) t o 12,000 pound-seconds
(maximum). The run-to-run t o l e r a n c e on t h e shutdown impulse i s
?_100pound-seconds (1 sigma).

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SPS SIGNAL DURATION (FS1 TO FS2) IN SECONDS


Figure 4-22.

4.3.3.3

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SPS Small Impulse F i r i n g s f o r Open-Loop Operations

SPS Delta V C a p a b i l i t y .

The SPS d e l t a V c a p a b i l i t y remaining v e r s u s SPS


p r o p e l l a n t remaining i s p r e s e n t e d i n f i g u r e 4-24.

4.3.3.4

SPS Engine Gimbal Angle Determinations.


The engine gimbal angle determinations for an SPS f i r i n g
(thrust v e c t o r through c e n t e r of g r a v i t y ) can be c a l c u l a t e d d u r i n g

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Figure 4-23. SPS Engine Start and Shutdown Transients


flight by the amount of SPS fuel remaining aboard the spacecraft.
(See figure 14-25.
The ground controller will determine SPS
engine gimbal angles if propellant leaks and/or other than
nominal oxidizer to fuel ratios occur.

4.4

S/C OPERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS AND LIMITATIONS.

4.4.1

OPERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS.
Attitude constraints are necessary to prevent excessive
exposure of certain spacecraft surface features to solar heating,
earth albedo, or deep space. These constraints are required to
control temperatures for the ECS radiator inlet, S/M RCS engines,
SPS propellant feedlines, and the heat shield.

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SPS D e l t a V Remaining Versus
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4.4.1.1

ECS Radiator I n l e t T e m D e r a t u r e .
The ECS r a d i a t o r i n l e t temperature ( o b t a i n e d from MSFN o r
t h e a u x i l i a r y DC v o l t s meter on p a n e l 200) should be maintained
a t 75F o r w a r m e r t o prevent a g a i n s t r a d i a t o r f r e e z i n g . However,
e x c e s s i v e water b o i l i n g w i l l r e s u l t i f t h e r a d i a t o r s a r e d i r e c t l y
exposed t 6 t h e sun f o r prolonged p e r i o d s . S/C o r i e n t a t i o n s
exposing t h e ECS r a d i a t o r s u r f a c e t o s o l a r incidence angles l e s s
t h a n 45 degrees should not be maintained longer t h a n 20 minutes
p e r o r b i t . A l s o , t h e S / C a t t i t u d e should be c o n s t r a i n e d
i n e r t i a l l y o r h e l d f i x e d r e l a t i v e t o t h e e a r t h without r o l l f o r
a p e r i o d l o n g e r t h a n one o r b i t , i f t h e s o l a r incidence t o t h e
r a d i a t o r i s less than 45 degrees. To prevent excessive water
consumption ( b o i l i n g ) t h e S/C a t t i t u d e must not be c o n s t r a i n e d
i n an i n e r t i a l o r e a r t h - f i x e d o r i e n t a t i o n without r o l l f o r longer
t h a n 3 hours.
CAUTION

Extreme r a d i a t o r s o o t i n g can be d e t e c t e d
by a r a p i d d e p l e t i o n of t h e water supply
and high r a d i a t o r o u t l e t temperature.

If t h e r a d i a t o r o u t l e t temperature averages above


53F as a r e s u l t of extreme s o o t i n g , high e l e c t r i c a l

l o a d s , o r poor r a d i a t o r o r i e n t a t i o n , t h e water t a n k s
w i l l be d e p l e t e d a t a r a t e incompatible with t h e
planned mission d u r a t i o n time.
Observance of ECS r a d i a t o r c o n s t r a i n t s w i l l a l s o
NOTE
ensure a s a t i s f a c t o r y environment f o r EPS r a d i a t o r
o p e r a ti o n .

4.4.1.2

S/M RCS Ennine Temperatures.


The S/M RCS engines are q u a l i f i e d t o work within t h e range
of 35" t o 175"F, t h e p r o p e l l a n t v a l v e temperature l i m i t s . A r e d
warning l i g h t on panel 10 w i l l i l l u m i n a t e t o i n d i c a t e when t h e
temperatures exceed t h i s range. Temperatures above 175F a r e
not exp-ected, except t e m p o r a r i l y ( p o s s i b l e ) during b o o s t .
Heaters t h a t c y c l e a u t o m a t i c a l l y are provided on each quad t o
maintain temperatures above t h e lower l i m i t . However, i f one
quad i s continuously pointed away from t h e sun f o r longer than
1 0 hours, it i s p o s s i b l e f o r t h e 40F lower temperature l i m i t
( f o r t h e p r o p e l l a n t ) t o be reached a t t h e RCS t a n k o u t l e t .
NOTE
S/C a t t i t u d e should be monitored during extended
p e r i o d s between RCS f i r i n g s t o ensure t h a t s a f e
temperatures are maintained.

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4.4.1.3

SPS P r o p e l l a n t F e e d l i n e Temperatures.
SPS p r o p e l l a n t f e e d l i n e s are normally maintained above
40F by h e a t e r s and i n s u l a t i o n . The MSFN should monitor SPS
e x t e r n a l l i n e t e m p e r a t u r e s and a d v i s e t h e crew whenever
If S / C a t t i t u d e i s maintained
t e m p e r a t u r e s drop below 50'F.
s o t h a t t h e SPS i s p o i n t e d away from t h e sun f o r an extended
p e r i o d and h e a t e r c a p a c i t y i s i n s u f f i c i e n t t o m a i n t a i n l i n e
t e m p e r a t u r e s above 40"F, t h e S/C should be r e o r i e n t e d u n t i l
a c c e p t a b l e SPS l i n e t e m p e r a t u r e s are reached.

4.4.1.4

Heat S h i e l d Temperature.

The h e a t s h i e l d a b l a t o r lower t e m p e r a t u r e l i m i t of -150'F


can be exceeded and cause s u r f a c e c r a c k i n g i f t h e t h i n ( - Z )
p o r t i o n o f t h e a b l a t o r i s p o i n t e d away from t h e sun f o r l o n g e r
t h a n 3 h o u r s . Because of t h e moderate r e s p o n s e t i m e , it i s
u n l i k e l y t h a t a c r i t i c a l c o l d c o n d i t i o n would b e approached
during t h e mission.
CAUTION

If t h e h e a t s h i e l d a b l a t o r t e m p e r a t u r e
i s allowed t o r i s e and remain above 200'F
f o r any a g g r e g a t e p e r i o d l o n g e r t h a n 2 h o u r s , o u t g a s s i n g
w i l l r e s u l t and cause a corresponding d e g r a d a t i o n t o t h e
a b l a t o r stress margin.

4.4.2

OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS.
The available d a t a i n t h e subsequent paragraphs shows

l i m i t a t i o n s imposed on t h e S/C and/or crew d u r i n g a s c e n t , d e s c e n t

or a b o r t s , s p a c e f l i g h t , and e n t r y .
4.4.2.1

Acoustic and V i b r a t i o n E f f e c t s .
The crew w i l l be exposed t o a c o u s t i c and v i b r a t i o n e f f e c t s
d u r i n g a s c e n t (130 seconds ) , p o s s i b l e LES a b o r t s ( 1 0 seconds ) ,
and e n t r y (100 s e c o n d s ) . V i b r a t i o n e f f e c t s w i l l a l s o be
experienced d u r i n g h i g h - a l t i t u d e a b o r t s (SPS induced) and
(See f i g u r e s 4-26 and 4-27.)
s p a c e f l i g h t SPS f i r i n g s .

4.4.2.2

A l t i m e t e r E r r o r ' a n d C / M Base P r e s s u r e E f f e c t s .

The altimeter ( b a r o m e t r i c p r e s s u r e i n d i c a t o r ) e r r o r r e s u l t i n g
from v e l o c i t y p r e s s u r e s on t h e command module (below
14,000 f e e t ) i s shown i n figure 4-28.

4.2.2.3,

C / M L i f t / D r a g P r o f i l e and Entry E f f e c t s .

C h a r t s showing t h e C/M l i f t / d r a g

p r o f i l e and t i m e h i s t o r i e s

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= Sound pressure level EPL) under overoge office conditions.

= Moximum SPL inside SIC during space flight with 011 equipment operating.
NOTES: 1. During space flight, C/M inside noise
level is mainly due to oquipmont operation.
SPS and RCS engine firings have little
effect on the internal noise Iwd.
2. Eoch ostronout con reduce the crew comportment
noise Iwel about 15 db by utilizing his space
suit ond closing the helmet visor.
= SPL where discomfort is experienced.

= SPL where poin is w o u n t e r d .


= SPL where the human wr drum con be ruptured.
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are based on boilerplate and spacecraft flight test measurements.
2. Letter "A" indicates vibration time induced by booster engine exhaurt (influenced by the flame buckets) and
noire rdlected from the ground and launch pad.

3. Letter"'B" indicutes vibration induced by aerodynamic turbulence. As the launch vehicle velocity increases,
pressure fluctuations in the turbulent boundary layer (and woke turbulence from the launch escape tomr)
excite vibration of increasing intensity until a maximum is reached at approximately the time of maximum
aerodynamic pressure (MAX 0).
4. SPS engine operation provides the only significant source of C/M vibration during space flight maneuvers.
This vibration, transferred mechanically throughout the S/C structure, con generally be expected to decrease
with increasing distance from the engine. Since the RCS engines passes a very low thrust capacity, their
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EXPERIMENTS AND SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT DATA

INTRODUCTION
T h i s section p r e s e n t s the objectives of m i s s i o n 204A e x p e r i m e n t s and
contains a d e s c r i p t i o n of a s s o c i a t e d equipment, stowage a r e a s (figure 5 - l ) ,
c r e w participation r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r data collection, and r e l a t e d scientific
equipment data. The in-flight t e s t s a r e c a t e g o r i z e d a s m e d i c a l ( M - ) , s c i e n tific ( S - ) , and t e c h n i c a l ( T - ) e x p e r i m e n t s a s follows:
0
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In-Flight E x e r c i s e r (M-3A) (M003)


In-Flight P h o n o c a r d i o g r a m (M-4A) (M004)
Bone D e m i n e r a l i z a t i o n (M-6A) (M006)
Human Otolith Function ( V e s t i b u l a r E f f e c t s ) ( M - g A ) (M009)
Cytogenetic Blood Studies (M-11) ( M o l l )
C a r d i o v a s c u l a r Reflex Conditioning (M-48) (M048)
Synoptic T e r r a i n Photography (S-5A) (S005)
Synoptic Weather Photography (S-6A) (S006)
In-Flight N e p h e l o m e t e r ( T - 3 ) (T003).

NOTE The Planning and Management Office of the E P O


( E x p e r i m e n t s P r o g r a m Office) i s t h e coordinating f a c i l -

i t y f o r a l l of t h e e x p e r i m e n t s d e s c r i b e d in t h i s section.
The e x p e r i m e n t s stowage a r e a s location will be found in figure 5-1.
5.1

SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT.

5.1.1

MEDICAL DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM (MDAS).


The m e d i c a l d a t a acquisition s y s t e m , located in c o m p a r t m e n t C
(figure 5 - 2 ) , weighs 15.2 pounds and c o n s i s t s of a seven-channel t a p e
r e c o r d e r , a s s o c i a t e d signal c o n d i t i o n e r s , junction box, t i m e code g e n e r a t o r ,
and a front panel with s w i t c h e s and outlets f o r power and signal c a b l e s .
T h i s G F E unit u s e s 28-volt d - c power f r o m c o m p a r t m e n t A t o a c q u i r e and
p e r m a n e n t l y r e c o r d on m a g n e t i c tape a l l r e q u i r e d m e d i c a l ( o p e r a t i o n a l and
e x p e r i m e n t a l ) data. The o p e r a t i o n a l d a t a . r e q u i r e d c o n s i s t s of e l e c t r o c a r d i o g r a p h and impedance pneumograph outputs, while the e x p e r i m e n t a l
data c o n s i s t s only of phonocardiograph outputs. T h e s e m e d i c a l p a r a m e t e r s
a r e routed f r o m s e n s o r s and signal c o n d i t i o n e r s (attached t o a c r e w m a n )
through t h e PGA o r CWG a d a p t e r cable, c o b r a c a b l e , T - a d a p t e r , and
octopus cable t o specified channels in the MDAS. Although 100 watts of
e l e c t r i c a l power i s provided f o r the MDAS f r o m c o m p a r t m e n t A via the
octopus c a b l e , only about 19 watts a r e needed t o o p e r a t e the i n t e g r a l tape

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RECEPTACLE

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EXPERIMENT
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r e c o r d e r . However, e l e c t r i c a l o u t l e t s on the MDAS f r o n t panel a r e
provided f o r additional o r f u t u r e e x p e r i m e n t s (via e l e c t r i c a l cabling connected d i r e c t l y t o t h e equipment and t h e MDAS). T h e MDAS f r o n t panel
a l s o contains a MAIN PWR switch f o r controlling power to t h e unit and unit
o u t l e t s , a n INSTR PWR s w i t c h f o r controlling power t o t h e t a p e r e c o r d e r
and t h e r e c o r d e r t e s t light, and a TIMER switch f o r c o r r e l a t i n g m i s s i o n
e l a p s e d t i m e on the t a p e r e c o r d e r .
All t h r e e c r e w m e m b e r s have t h e capability of being r e c o r d e d f o r t h e i r
physiological data when e l e c t r i c a l l y connected t o the t a p e r e c o r d e r . Howe v e r , only one c r e w m a n at a t i m e will have h i s outputs r e c o r d e d during
flight. (See f i g u r e 5 - 3 . ) Total r e c o r d i n g time f o r the t a p e r e c o r d e r i s 100
h o u r s m a x i m u m with 880 feet of u s a b l e tape. T h e r e a r e seven c h a n n e l s
available f o r collecting data (including the optional c h a n n e l f o r r e c o r d i n g
code s i g n a l s ) ,
T h e MDAS t a p e r e c o r d e r is removed f r o m the s p a c e c r a f t i m m e d i a t e l y
a f t e r flight, placed in a G F E m e t a l c o n t a i n e r f o r protection a g a i n s t s t r o n g
m a g n e t i c f i e l d s , and t r a n s p o r t e d t o the NASA-MSC ( w h e r e t h e m a g n e t i c
tape i s removed f r o m t h e r e c o r d e r ) .

5.1.2

ELECTRICAL CABLES AND ADAPTERS.

5. 1 . 2 . 1

Octopus Cable.
The octopus c a b l e (figure 5-2) plugs into the MDAS tape r e c o r d e r , is
p r o t e c t e d f r o m e l e c t r i c a l a r c i n g by a n on-off power switch on the r e c o r d e r
panel, and contains signal and power l i n e s f o r the following:

5. 1 . 2 . 2

P r o v i d e s f o r 28-volt d-c (100 w a t t s ) power f r o m c o m p a r t m e n t A t o


the MDAS in c o m p a r t m e n t C

P r o v i d e s f o r biomedical s i g n a l s f r o m a c r e w m a n ( a t t i r e d i n the PGA


o r CWC) t o t h e t a p e r e c o r d e r . T h e s e s i g n a l s c o n s i s t of E K G , phonoc a r d i o g r a p h , and i m p e d a n c e pneumograph outputs. T h i s cable weighs
1 . 5 pounds and i s stowed i n c o m p a r t m e n t D of the L H F E B d u r i n g
launch and e n t r y . T h e cable r e m a i n s connected t o the MDAS and a
c r e w m a n ' s T - a d a p t e r during o r b i t a l flight.

C o b r a C a b l e T-Adapter.
T h e T - a d a p t e r ( f i g u r e 5-2), provided f o r each c r e w m e m b e r , weighs
1 / 2 pound and r e m a i n s attached t o t h e c o b r a c a b l e a t a l l times. T h i s t h r e e way e l e c t r i c a l connector m a t e s the c o b r a c a b l e t o the a p p r o p r i a t e c r e w m a n
e l e c t r i c a l u m b i l i c a l c o n n e c t o r ( p a n e l s 300, 301, o r 302) and the octopus
cable. A r e l a y i n c o r p o r a t e d i n the T - a d a p t e r i s controlled by the TLM
INPUTS-BIOM,ED (MDC-20) o r the MDAS MAIN PWR switch in c o m p a r t m e n t C (providing the octopus c a b l e l e a d i s connected t o t h e T - a d a p t e r ) .
T h i s r e l a y p e r m i t s e l e c t r i c a l s i g n a l s , f r o m a c r e w m a n ' s t o r s o , t o be
t r a n s m i t t e d a s o p e r a t i o n a l data and r e c o r d e d in-flight a s e x p e r i m e n t a l data.

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(MDC-22)

OFF

COMPARTMENT B
(WIRING O N L Y )

28 VDC POWER

OUTLET

COMPARTMENT C
MEDICAL DATA
ACQUISITION SYSTEM

FUTURE EXPERIMENTS

ASSEMBLY (PGA)'

OCTOPUS CABLE
PGA ELECTRICAL
ADAPTER CABLE

A (CONNECTS TO MDAS
A N D TO ONE 1-ADAPTER
AT A TIME)

CREWMAN 2 ELEC UMB C O N N (PANEL

CREW"

300)

1 ELEC UME C O N N (PANEL 301)

CREWMAN 3 ELEC U M B C O N N (PANEL 302)

TO AUDIO CENTER F O R
PCM TLM OPERATIONAL
MEASUREMENTS-DEPENDING
O N POSITION OF TLM
INPUTS SWITCH O N M D C - M

NOTES:
1.

Signal conditioners, sen",


and auociatcd
wiring on a crewman's tono (attached to
the Microdot connector inside the PGA or o n
the CWG) pmvide for PCM TLM operational
m w s u r m e n h and scientific experimenh dota.

2.

A 1-adapter permits simultaneous tmnmirrion of


operational measurements (selected far one crmmon
a t a time) and the recording of in-flight experiments dota.
However, optrational measurements con be transmitted
fmm one crewman while another crewman i s recording
experiments data
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Operational d a t a f r o m one c r e w m a n m a y a l s o b e t r a n s m i t t e d while


e x p e r i m e n t a l d a t a f r o m a n o t h e r c r e w m a n is being taped on t h e MDAS.
However, only one o p e r a t i o n a l t r a n s m i s s i o n and one e x p e r i m e n t a l r e c o r d ing c a n b e taken at t h e s a m e t i m e .

5. 1.2. 3

PGA and CWG E l e c t r i c a l Adapter C a b l e s .


T h e PGA and CWG e l e c t r i c a l a d a p t e r c a b l e s ( c r e w p e r s o n a l equipm e n t ) a r e provided t o connect t h e c o b r a c a b l e t o signal c o n d i t i o n e r s and
communication equipment attached t o a c r e w m a n ' s body. (See f i g u r e 5-3
and refer to s e c t i o n 6 . )

5. 1 . 2 . 4

H a r d w a r e P o w e r and Signal Cables


H a r d w a r e power and signal c a b l e s a r e used f o r connecting equipment
e l e c t r i c a l l y to v a r i o u s outlets in t h e c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t . (See f i g u r e 5 - 3 . )
P r o t e c t i o n f r o m e l e c t r i c a l a r c i n g is provided by switches on t h e equipment
or on the outlet panels i n t h e c r e w cabin. T h e M-9A c a m e r a power c a b l e
( f i g u r e 5-3) connects t o t h e RH SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT outlet on panel
207. A SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT outlet on panel 318 ( n e a r t h e LH s i d e
window) is r e s e r v e d f o r a f u t u r e e x p e r i m e n t but c a n a l s o b e used a s a
backup outlet f o r t h e c a m e r a c a b l e . Outlets m a r k e d J102 through 5 1 0 5 on
the MDAS a r e r e s e r v e d f o r f u t u r e e x p e r i m e n t s . (See f i g u r e 5 - 2 . )

5. 2

MEDICAL EXPERIMENTS.

5.2.1

IN-FLIGHT EXERCISER (M-3A) (M003).


T h e p u r p o s e of e x p e r i m e n t M-3A is to c o l l e c t c r e w d a t a f o r d e t e r mining' benefits of e x e r c i s e d u r i n g s p a c e flight. Recumbency (bed r e s t )
s t u d i e s have shown that e x e r c i s e w o r k t o l e r a n c e f o r a n individual i s
g r e a t l y reduced a f t e r being r e l a t i v e l y i m m o b i l e and in a horizontal position
f o r a f e w d a y s . Z e r o g r a v i t y d u r i n g s p a c e flight m a y f u r t h e r i n c r e a s e t h e
length of a c r e w m a n ' s reconditioning p e r i o d .

5. 2 . 1. 1

Equipment D e s c r i p t i o n .
T h e e x e r c i s e r f o r e x p e r i m e n t M-3A ( f i g u r e 5 - 4 ) weighs about 1-112
pounds and c o n s i s t s of two r u b b e r e l a s t i c (bungee) c o r d s with a retaining
c a b l e . A nylon e l a s t i c s l e e v e c o v e r s t h e bungee c o r d s and retaining c a b l e .
One end of t h e e x e r c i s e r contains a looped s t r a p m a d e of webbing cloth
t h a t c a n be s e c u r e d around a c r e w m a n ' s feet. The other end of the
e x e r c i s e r h a s a s p h e r i c a l p l a s t i c handle grooved t o f i t both hands of a
c r e w m a n . The retaining o r s a f e t y c a b l e within t h e e l a s t i c s l e e v e p e r m i t s
the e x e r c i s e r to be s t r e t c h e d f r o m 9-112 t o 21-112 i n c h e s .
A m e c h a n i c a l i n t e r f a c e between the equipment and t h e S I C e x i s t s
w h e r e t h e e x e r c i s e r container i s a t t a c h e d t o t h e C 0 2 a b s o r b e r container in
the L E B (opposite the R H couch). Although a l l t h r e e couches c a n be used

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in tag ond o t b c h d b C o p
ahorbar m n k i n e r b r
rtowoge in LEI) (oppoaito
RH much).

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FOOT SUPPORT
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A N D LEGREST
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BUNGEE CORDS

U R T Y RETENTION CAME

PLASTIC HANDLE

MPERIMENTS S-5A AND S-6A


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A l l 5-5A ond 5 - 6 4 axprimen,


OqUiptllUtt i1 I t - d in b m p r t m e n h
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FILM PACK (INFRARED)
'5-6A
FILM PACK (SLACK A N D WHITE)

\ADVANCE FILTER SWITCH


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NOTE:

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E for stomge after soch test
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POWER CABLE

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EACH SIDE WINDOW)
M-9A SEQUENCE

~UTHPIECE

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during the M-3A isotonic and i s o m e t r i c e x e r c i s e s , only the center couch
provides adequate head room to comfortably p e r f o r m isotonic e x e r c i s e s
when d a t a recording periods a r e conducted. (Date includes EKG, impedance
pneumograph, and phonocardiograph recordings taped on t h e MDAS
recorder. )
5.2. 1 . 2

Experiment P r o c e d u r e s .
All crewmen w i l l e x e r c i s e in-flight for 10 minutes t h r e e t i m e s e v e r y
The base line preflight data w i l l s e r v e a s a control f o r t h e study.
A recording s e s s i o n is required once p e r d a y on one crewman before,
during, and after a n e x e r c i s e period. C r e w m e m b e r s w i l l a l t e r n a t e each
day for d a t a recordings. (Detailed procedures a r e provided in section 11. )
24 hours.

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Crewman Participation.
Requirements f o r crewman participation in the e x e r c i s e experiment
a r e as follows:
a. Preflight - Each c r e w m a n will be tested for e x e r c i s e tolerance
(physical f i t n e s s l e v e l ) on t h r e e s e p a r a t e occasions 8 to 4 weeks p r i o r to
flight.
b. In-flight - Each c r e w m a n will b e required to e x e r c i s e 3 t i m e s daily
f o r 10 minutes each e x e r c i s e period. Medical data f r o m one c r e w m a n will
b e r e c o r d e d during one e x e r c i s e period each day. (It will take 3 days to
obtain medical data f r o m a l l t h r e e crewmen. )
c . Postflight - Each crewman will undergo re-evaluation e x e r c i s e s on
t h r e e s e p a r a t e occasions ( 1 2 to 24 hours, 1 week, and 2 weeks after touchdown).

5. 2 . 1 . 4

Recovery Requirements.
T h e r e a r e no special r e c o v e r y r e q u i r e m e n t s for experiment equipment
because the in-flight e x e r c i s e r w i l l r e m a i n stowed in the S I C during recove r y . An e x e r c i s e r of equivalent design will b e available a t the s i t e where
postflight evaluations a r e p e r f o r m e d and the experiment i s completed. The
o n - s i t e c o o r d i n a t o r s will be responsible for removal of the magnetic r e c o r d ing tape f r o m the MDAS and d e l i v e r y of a l l d a t a to the NASA-MSC.

5.2.2

IN-FLIGHT PHONOCARDIOGRAM (M-4A) (M004).


The purpose of experiment M-4A is to obtain information on the functional c a r d i a c s t a t u s of two c r e w m a n during prolonged s p a c e flight. An
in-flight r e c o r d i n g of the phonocardiographic h e a r t sounds, compared with
the highest E,KG signal, will b e made to d e t e r m i n e the delta t i m e interval
between e l e c t r i c a l activation of the h e a r t m u s c l e ( m y c a r d i u m ) and the onset
of ventricular s y s t o l e ( h e a r t contraction).

5. 2 . 2 . 1

EauiDment DescriDtion.
The equipment worn by t h e c r e w commander and navigator in e x p e r i ment M-4A c o n s i s t s of two phonocardiogram t r a n s d u c e r s (microphone
biosensor s), a phonocardiograph signal conditioner package ( a m p l i f i e r ) with
v a r i a b l e gain, and a s s o c i a t e d e l e c t r i c a l wiring. The b i o s e n s o r s a r e attached
to t h e c r e w m a n ' s t o r s o (skin) and connected by e l e c t r i c a l leads to the signal
conditioner (fastened on t h e C W G ) and the Microdot connector on the P G A or
CWG. Signal outputs f r o m the c r e w m a n ' s body to the biomedical tape
r e c o r d e r ( c o m p a r t m e n t C ) a r e routed via the PGA or CWG a d a p t e r cable,
the c o b r a cable, T - a d a p t e r , and t h e GFE octopus cable. (See figure 5 - 3 f o r
tape r e c o r d e r and e l e c t r i c a l connectors, and r e f e r to p a r a g r a p h 5-1 for data
on scientific equipment. )
The total S I C e l e c t r i c a l power for recording the experiment is approximately 1 . 4 watts. T h e octopus cable, for connecting t h e tape r e c o r d e r t o
t h e PGA, is stowed in compartment D of the LHFEB. (See f i g u r e 5-1. )

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5. 2. 2 . 2

Experiment Procedures.
Installation of p h o n o c a r d i o g r a m t r a n s d u c e r s on t h e c h e s t of the two
c r e w m e n and t h e positioning and hookup of e l e c t r i c a l l e a d s , w o r n outside t h e
CWG, a r e p e r f o r m e d d u r i n g t h e preflight suiting p r o c e d u r e . After hookup
d u r i n g flight, r e c o r d i n g s a r e t a k e n on t h e m e d i c a l d a t a a c q u i s i t i o n s y s t e m
(MDAS). Supporting d a t a s u c h as EKG and i m p e d a n c e pneumograph s i g n a l s
a r e a l s o r e c o r d e d d u r i n g t h e e x p e r i m e n t . (Detailed in-flight p r o c e d u r e s
a r e provided in s e c t i o n 11. )

5.2.2. 3

Crewman Participation.
R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r c r e w m a n p a r t i c i p a t i o n in the p h o n o c a r d i o g r a m
e x p e r i m e n t a r e a s follows:
a. P r e f l i g h t - S e n s o r application should not exceed one hour. Approxim a t e l y 5 m i n u t e s of r e c o r d i n g will b e r e q u i r e d f o r collecting b a s e l i n e d a t a
f r o m each crewman.
b. In-flight - No effort will b e r e q u i r e d by t h e c r e w m a n o t h e r than
hookup t o the MDAS. T h e one s p e c i a l exception could be t i m e spent i n
d e t e r m i n i n g optimum p l a c e m e n t or repositioning of a m i c r o p h o n e
biosensor.
c . Postflight - Approximately 5 m i n u t e s w i l l be r e q u i r e d f o r p o s t r e c o v e r y r e c o r d i n g for d a t a c o m p a r i s o n .

5. 2. 2 . 4

Recovery Requirements.
T h e r e a r e no s p e c i a l r e c o v e r y r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e e x p e r i m e n t o t h e r
than r e m o v a l of the magnetic r e c o r d i n g tape f r o m t h e MDAS. T h e r e c o r d e d
d a t a w i l l be p r o c e s s e d by conventional methods.

5.2.3

BONE DEMINERALIZATION (M- 6A) (MO0 6 ) .


T h e p u r p o s e of e x p e r i m e n t M-6A i s t o d e t e r m i n e t h e effect of weightl e s s n e s s and immobilization d u r i n g s p a c e flight on t h e d e m i n e r a l i z a t i o n of
c e r t a i n bones within the body of e a c h a s t r o n a u t .

5. 2 . 3 . 1

Equipment D e s c r i p t i o n .
T h i s e x p e r i m e n t d o e s not r e q u i r e any in-flight equipment, S I C pow e r
o r fuel, o r r e c o r d i n g equipment. ( T h e r e a r e no i n t e r f a c e p r o b l e m s between
e x p e r i m e n t M-6A and t h e S I C . )

5.2.3 . 2

Experiment Procedures.
In-flight p r o c e d u r e s a r e not r e q u i r e d f o r t h i s e x p e r i m e n t . P r i o r t o
flight, c r e w m e n will h a v e X - r a y s t a k e n of t h e i r heel bones and the l a s t joint
of t h e l i t t l e finger on the right hand. T h e s e e x p o s u r e s will b e t a k e n b e f o r e
and a f t e r flight a t Kennedy Space C e n t e r X - r a y f a c i l i t i e s . The hematopietic
(i. e . , blood f o r m i n g m a r r o w ) a r e a s w i l l not b e exposed t o the r a d i a t i o n
s o u r c e s i n c e t h e e x p o s u r e field will be c a r e f u l l y l i m i t e d .
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Crew man Par tic ipat i on.


Requirements f o r c r e w m a n participation i n the bone demineralization
experiment a r e as follows:
a. Preflight - Approximately 4 5 minutes total t i m e i s required per
c r e w m a n f o r obtaining X - r a y f i l m s ( t h r e e 15-minute s e s s i o n s a t T minus
10 d a y s , T minus 2 d a y s , and T minus 220 minutes).
b. In-flight - None
c . Postflight - Approximately 15 minutes per astronaut a r e required for
obtaining X-ray f i l m s a f t e r s p a c e c r a f t r e c o v e r y . (A follow-on checkup may
be r e q u i r e d , depending on bone demineralization. )

5 . 2 . 3. 4

R ec ove r y R e qui r eme n t s .


On- s i t e investigators will develop X-ray f i l m s , make bone densitome t r y m e a s u r e m e n t s , and be responsible f o r d e l i v e r y of all data to the
NASA- MSC.

5.2.4

H U M A N OTOLITH FUNCTION (VESTIBULAR E F F E C T S ) (M-9A) (M009).


T h e purpose of experiment M-9A i s to d e t e r m i n e the effect of p r o longed weightlessness on a c r e w m a n ' s orientation sensation, p a r t i c u l a r l y
to t h e otolith organ (inner e a r ) . All data collected will be used to predict the
ability of s p a c e c r e w s to orient t h e m s e l v e s in a weightless environment,
especially when subjected to d a r k n e s s (eyes c o v e r e d ) .

5. 2 . 4 . 1

Equipment D e r c r iption.
The equipment used f o r t h e experiment c o n s i s t s of the otolith t e s t
goggles (a m a s k with a single eyepiece or monocular s c o p e ) , a mouthpiece
for each c r e w m a n to align the goggles with his head, a 16 m m sequence
c a m e r a ( p a r t of the operational equipment), f i l m packs f o r recording the
actual orientation of the s u b j e c t ' s head r e l a t i v e to the S/C, and an e l e c t r i c a l
c a b l e f o r providing 28-volt d - c power to the c a m e r a . (See figures 5-1 and
5-4. )
A b r a c k e t , stowed in c o m p a r t m e n t T on the aft bulkhead, i s mounted
behind the main display panel in the e g r e s s tunnel to s e c u r e the c a m e r a
during t h e experiment. The experiment goggles and mouthpieces weigh
about 5 pounds and a r e stowed with m o s t of the film packs in compartment B
of t h e LEB. Additional f i l m packs and the power cable a r e kept in c o m p a r t ment A with the operational c a m e r a and l e n s .
The 28-volt d - c power
s o u r c e for the c a m e r a i s provided by a n outlet near the c r e w cabin R H
s i d e window. (See f i g u r e 5 - 4 . )

5.2.4. 2

ExDeriment P r o c e d u r e s
In p r e p a r a t i o n for t h e experiment, shades a r e installed over the
windows and a l l cabin lights a r e turned on to maximum intensity. The t e s t

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subject (in the c e n t e r couch) o p e r a t e s t h e c a m e r a , c o v e r s his eyes with the
otolith t e s t goggles, and manually adjusts a self-luminous t a r g e t l i n e in the
monocular scope to what he thinks is straight ahead and parallel to the S / C
Y - Y a x e s . A s e r i e s of adjustments will b e r e c o r d e d by t h e c a m e r a (for
each c r e w m a n ) during flight and compared to t e s t r e s u l t s obtained during
preflight and postflight t e s t s . (Detailed in-flight p r o c e d u r e s a r e provided
in section 11. )

5. 2 . 4 . 3

Crewman ParticiDation.
Requirements f o r crewman participation during the experiment a r e as
follows:
a. Preflight - A total t i m e of about 3 hours is required f o r f a m i l i a r i z a tion and training, including collection of b a s e line data (for all t h r e e
crewmen).
b. In-flight - One t e s t period of 15 minutes p e r d a y per c r e w m a n is
required.
c. Postflight - Each c r e w m a n w i l l b e subjected t o a 5-minute t e s t
period, as soon as possible a f t e r S I C r e c o v e r y (for a total t i m e of about
15 minutes) to complete the experiment d a t a .

5. 2 . 4 . 4

Recovery Requirements .
F a c i l i t i e s in the p r i m a r y r e c o v e r y a r e a w i l l b e used t o complete the
postflight examination and medical debriefing. The raw data consisting of
film i s r e c o v e r e d f r o m the S I C along with t h e goggles and mouthpiece for
d e l i v e r y to the on-site coordinators.

5.2. 5

CYTOGENETIC BLOOD STUDIES (M-11) (Mol 1).


The purpose of experiment M- 11 is t o conduct preflight and postflight
a n a l y s e s to d e t e r m i n e i f s p a c e environment produces cellular changes in the
blood of crewmen. These changes, which a r e important t o the medical and
scientific point of view, m a y not b e apparent f r o m routine monitoring
procedures.

5. 2 . 5. 1

Equipment Description.
This experiment does not r e q u i r e any in-flight equipment, S / C power
o r fuel, o r S I C recording equipment. ( T h e r e is no interface between
experiment M- 11 and the S I C . )

5. 2. 5. 2

Equipment P r o c e d u r e s .
On two occasions (preflight), approximately one month a p a r t , blood
specimens will be obtained f r o m t h e c r e w m e n for the experiment. The
second occasion f o r drawing blood s a m p l e s will b e scheduled a s close to
lift-off t i m e a s conveniently possible. Blood s a m p l e s for p a r t A of the
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experiment (immunological s y s t e m ) w i l l be drawn a t a p r e d e t e r m i n e d
hospital s i t e f o r a n a l y s e s . Postflight r e q u i r e m e n t s will be essentially the
s a m e , except that t h r e e such s a m p l e s w i l l be required over a period of one
y e a r . The first postflight blood s a m p l e will be drawn shortly a f t e r the
t e r m i n a t i o n of flight. (In-flight p r o c e d u r e s a r e not required for this
experiment. )
5 . 2 . 5. 3

Crewman Participation.
Requirements for c r e w m a n participation in the M - 11 experiment a r e
a s follows:
a . Preflight - On two occasions p r i o r to flight (T minus 30 days and
T minus one d a y ) , blood s a m p l e s ( 1 0 c c f o r p a r t A and 15 to 20 c c for
p a r t B of the e x p e r i m e n t ) will b e drawn f r o m each crewman.
b. In-flight - None
c . Postflight - On t h r e e occasions a f t e r S / C r e c o v e r y , blood s a m p l e s
(10 c c for p a r t A and 15 t o 20 cc for p a r t B of the experiment) will b e drawn
f r o m the crewmen. It i s not e s s e n t i a l that blood s a m p l e s for p a r t s A and
B a r e d r a w n a t the s a m e time.

5.2.5.4

Recovery Requirements
After mission completion, blood s a m p l e s m u s t be drawn f r o m the
c r e w m e n at a conveniently located, but p r e d e t e r m i n e d , hospital for a n a l y s e s .
Blood determinations made should include immunoelectrophoresis,
e l e c t r o p h o r e s i s , e l e c t r o p h o r e s i s on s t a r c h gel, m e a s u r e m e n t of gamma2,
g a m m a a , and gamma M globulin l e v e l s , m e a s u r e m e n t of whole hemolytic
complement, titration of blood group antibodies, and m e a s u r e m e n t of
p r e - existent, a n t i b a c t e r i a l antibodies.

5 . 2. 6

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CARDIOVASCULAR R E F L E X CONDITIONING (M-48) (M048).


The purpose of experiment M-48 i s t o d e t e r m i n e the effectiveness of
a lower body vascular support garment for preventing physical fatigue,
insufficient circulating blood volume to maintain adequate venous r e t u r n
(blood-pooling), and a l o s s of venomotor reflexes in the l e g s of a crewman
during entry and r e c o v e r y (when exposed to e a r t h 1-g gravity f o r c e ) .

5 . 2. 6. 1

Equipment Description.
The equipment used in experiment M-48 c o n s i s t s of a n 8-ounce pair
of waist-length tights for supporting veins in the lower portion of a c r e w m a n ' s body. T h e s e tights a r e composed of rubber s t r a n d s wrapped with
cotton and woven into a garment with d a c r o n . When worn, the tights will
extend f r o m the c r e w m a n ' s w a i s t to his heel and supply a d e c r e a s i n g p r e s s u r e f r o m the waist down. The M-48 equipment d o e s not r e q u i r e any S I C
e l e c t r i c a l power, fuel f o r attitude maneuvers, or recording equipment.
When not in u s e , the experiment tights a r e stowed in compartment A of the
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5. 2. 6. 2

Experiment P r o c e d u r e s .
The M-48 vascular support tights a r e donned by a c r e w m a n p r i o r t o
e n t r y and j u s t before getting into t h e p r e s s u r e g a r m e n t a s s e m b l y (PGA).
This c r e w m e m b e r a l s o w e a r s a two-piece constant w e a r g a r m e n t (CWG) to
facilitate getting into t h e tights and replacing the CWG. (Detailed in-flight
p r o c e d u r e s a r e provided in section 11. )

5 . 2 . 6. 3

Crew man Participation.


Requirements f o r crewman participation in the conditioning experiment
a r e as follows:
a. Preflight - Each c r e w m e m b e r will be given a minimum of t h r e e t i l t table checkouts for control data (requiring about 90 minutes p e r crewman}.
T h e s e checkouts, p e r f o r m e d by qualified flight surgeons o r experiment
medical t e a m , w i l l be conducted within 4 weeks of launch d a t e .
b. In-flight - The in-flight portion of the experiment w i l l c o n s i s t of one
c r e w m e m b e r donning the vascular support g a r m e n t 1 to 2 hours p r i o r to
entry and wearing i t until the f i r s t postflight tilt-table checkout. A total
t i m e of about 3 minutes will be required f o r in-flight experiment
preparations,
c . Postflight - After r e c o v e r y , a s e r i e s of tilt-table t e s t s w i l l be given
t o both the control subjects and the experiment subject. The control subjects
will b e t e s t e d 2 to 4 , 8 to 12, 24, and 48 hours a f t e r r e c o v e r y . The e x p e r i ment subject, wearing the vascular support g a r m e n t , will b e initially tested
2 t o 4 hours a f t e r r e c o v e r y . Twenty minutes a f t e r his f i r s t tilt-table t e s t ,
the experiment subject w i l l be given a second t e s t without the support
g a r m e n t . The remaining t e s t s w i l l follow the s a m e sequence as d e s c r i b e d
f o r the, control subjects.

NOTE Tilt-table checkouts f o r the e x p e r i m e n t ' c o n s i s t of a


5-minute supine tilt, a 15-minute v e r t i c a l (70-degree
head-up position) tilt, and a 5-minute supine r e c o v e r y t i l t .
During each tilt phase, p e r f o r m e d on a manual tilt table
with a saddle support, t h e c r e w m e m b e r ' s blood p r e s s u r e
and h e a r t r a t e w i l l be automatically r e c o r d e d each minute.
Also, changes in t h e leg blood volume will be m e a s u r e d
each minute during the 70-degree and supine r e c o v e r y t i l t s .
Additional data required to complete the experiment such a s
p l a s m a volume, total blood volume, and red blood cell m a s s
will be obtained during preflight and postflight hematology
t e s t s by the experiment medical team.

5. 2 . 6 . -i

R ec overv Reauir ement s .

Tilt table, h e a r t r a t e , blood p r e s s u r e , and other medical support


equipment for the experiment a r e required in the r e c o v e r y a r e a f o r collection of postflight data (gathered and p r o c e s s e d by the experiment medical
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SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENTS.

5. 3 . 1

SYNOPTIC TERRAIN PHOTOGRAPH (S-5A) (S005).


T h e purpose of experiment S-5A is to obtain photographs of selected
a r e a s of t h e e a r t h f r o m the S / C a t orbital altitude. These photographs a r e
r e q u i r e d f o r r e s e a r c h in geology, geophysics, geographys, oceanography,
and f o r u s e i n planning photography f r o m a manned orbiting l a b o r a t o r y .

5 . 3 . 1. 1

Equipment Description
The equipment used in experiment S-5A (figure 5-4) weighs about
5 pounds and c o n s i s t s of a hand-operated Hasselblad 7 0 - m m general purpose
c a m e r a (single f r a m e ) with a detachable ring sight, two c o l o r - f i l m packs
( 5 5 e x p o s u r e s each), and a n exposure dial and spotmeter (operational equipment used with the Hasselblad c a m e r a ) . Except for t h e f i l m packs in c o m p a r t m e n t s A and B, m o s t of the c a m e r a equipment is stowed in compartment
A . (See f i g u r e 5 - 1. ) This equipment c a n b e r e t r i e v e d and s e t up for
photography in about 5 minutes.
No special i n t e r f a c e problems a r e anticipated f o r this experiment.
When not in u s e , t h e c a m e r a may b e t e m p o r a r i l y s e c u r e d to the inner hatch
c o v e r , o r anywhere within the C / M w h e r e Velcro mating m a t e r i a l i s
provided.

5. 3 . 1 . 2

Experiment P r o c e d u r e s ,
This experiment w i l l c o n s i s t of photographing c e r t a i n a r e a s and
f e a t u r e s along the S / C flight path. T h e d e s i r e d c a m e r a angle for taking
p i c t u r e s (with S / C window in shade) w i l l be 90 d e g r e e s f r o m S / C level
flight over t h e e a r t h . The c r e w m a n will b e r e q u i r e d to r e c o r d the t i m e of
each photograph, subject, f r a m e number, and f i l m pack number in the
e x p e r i m e n t s log book. (Detailed in-flight p r o c e d u r e s a r e provided in
section 11. )

5 . 3 . 1. 3

Crewman P a r t i c i p a t i o n .
Requirements f o r c r e w m a n participation in experiment S - 5 A ( t i m e
s h a r e d with experiment S-6A) a r e a s follows:
a. Preflight - T h e crewman-subjects will be provided with a briefing
( 1 to 3 h o u r s ) on the a i m s , methods, and p r o c e d u r e s for in-flight photography of s elected t e r r e s t r i a l a r e a s .
b. In-flight - About 4 5 minutes (total t i m e ) will be devoted to photography
during 9 : O O AM to 3100 P M local tfme conditions.
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Recovery Requirements.
T h e r e a r e no r e c o v e r y r e q u i r e m e n t s other than removal of the
c a m e r a and film f r o m the S / C . P e r s o n n e l performing the postflight
debriefing w i l l be responsible f o r delivering the exposed film to the
coordinating facility f o r processing, a n a l y s i s , and evaluation.

5 . 3. 2

SYNOPTIC WEATHER PHOTOGRAPHY (S-6A) (S006).


The purpose of experiment S-6A is to obtain selective, high-quality
photographs of cloud patterns taken f r o m the s p a c e c r a f t a t orbital altitude.
These photographs will be- used for studies of weather s y s t e m s t r u c t u r e s
around the e a r t h .

5 . 3.2. 1

Equipment Description.
The basic equipment used in experiment S-6A (figure 5-4) is the s a m e
a s that used in experiment S-5A. In addition to the 70-mm general purpose
c a m e r a and ring sight, t h e S-6A equipment includes an ultraviolet f i l t e r ,
one c o l o r - f i l m pack, and one color-shifted i n f r a r e d f i l m pack. Except for
t h e f i l m packs i n compartments A and B , m o s t of the c a m e r a equipment is
stowed in compartment A.
No special interface problems a r e anticipated for t h i s experiment.
When not in use, the c a m e r a may b e t e m p o r a r i l y s e c u r e d to the inner hatch
cover o r anywhere within t h e C / M where Velcro mating m a t e r i a l i s provided

5 . 3.2. 2

Experiment P r o c e d u r e s
This experiment w i l l consist of photographing c e r t a i n weather a r e a s
and cloud formations of special i n t e r e s t along t h e S / C flight path. (Detailed
in-flight p r o c e d u r e s a r e provided in section 11. )

5. 3 . 2 . 3

Crewman Participation.
Requirements f o r crewman participation ( t i m e s h a r e d with experiment
S-5A) in experiment S-6A a r e a s follows:
The crewman-subjects will be provided with a briefing
a . Preflight
( 1 to 3 h o u r s ) on t h e aims, methods, and p r o c e d u r e s for in-flight photographing of selected cloud formations.
b. In-flight - A s required during 9 : O O AM to 3 : O O PM local t i m e conditions (about 4 5 minutes total t i m e will be devoted to photography).
c . Postflight ,- About one hour will b e required f o r debriefing.

5. 3. 2 . 4

Recoverv Reouirements
T h e r e a r e no r e c o v e r y r e q u i r e m e n t s other than removal of the c a m e r a
and f i l m f r o m the S / c . P e r s o n n e l performing the postflight debriefing will
b e responsible f o r delivering the exposed f i l m to t h e coordinating facility
f o r p r o c e s s i n g , a n a l y s i s , and evaluation.
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TECHNICAL EXPERIMENTS.

5.4.1

IN-FLIGHT NEPHELOMETER ( T - 3 ) (T003).


The purpose of experiment T - 3 (figure 5 - 4 ) i s to d e t e r m i n e and obtain
a quantitative evaluation of the s i z e , concentration, and distribution of
p a r t i c l e s - p r e s e n t in the C / M c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t . In-flight m e a s u r e m e n t s
will be made of p a r t i c l e s in t h e 0. 3 to 10 m i c r o n s i z e .

5 . 4 . 1. 1

Equipment Description.
The nephelometer is a portable, self-contained i n s t r u m e n t approximately 7 . 2 by 3 . 5 by 5 . 2 inches in s i z e , weighs about 5. 5 pounds, contains
i t s own battery power supply, e l e c t r o n i c s , a i r pump, and p r e s e n t s a readout
display (five channels f o r p a r t i c l e s i z e s i n five d i s c r e t e r a n g e s ) . This
equipment provides a collimated light beam that i s focused a t a point in a
moving path of g r o s s l y filtered a i r . The cabin a t m o s p h e r e , when being
evaluated f o r a e r o s o l p a r t i c l e s , is drawn through the p a r t i c l e s i z e detector
by t h e air pump within t h e a n a l y z e r .
T h e r e a r e no interface p r o b l e m s anticipated for this experiment.
When not in u s e , t h e nephelometer is stowed in compartment E of t h e LEB.
(See f i g u r e 5-1. )
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Experiment Procedures .
Experiment T - 3 r e q u i r e s that t h e nephelometer be initially positioned
in a p r e s e l e c t e d a r e a within the crew c o m p a r t m e n t for evaluating p a r t i c l e s
p r e s e n t in the cabin a t m o s p h e r e . The concentration of a e r o s o l per unit
volumes w i l l be determined in each of five r a n g e s ( 0 . 3 to 0 . 6, 0 6 to 1 2 ,
1. 2 to 2. 4, 2 . 4 to 4 . 8, and above m i c r o n s ) . Data will be r e c o r d e d a f t e r
each 2-minute t e s t r u n has been conducted, once e v e r y 6 h o u r s . Several
different locations may be used f o r taking p a r t i c l e m e a s u r e m e n t s a f t e r the
f i r s t 2 days of flight. (Detailed in-flight p r o c e d u r e s a r e provided in
section 11. )

NOTE To e n s u r e a c c u r a t e determinations, do not use analyzer


if visible p a r t i c l e s a r e floating in cabin; if t e m p e r a t u r e is
above 90'F; or i f relative humidity in cabin is over 7 0 p e r c e n t .
5 . 4 1. 3

Crewman P a r t i c b a t i o n
Requirements for c r e w m a n participation in experiment T - 3 a r e a s
follows:
a. Preflight - The crewman-subjects w i l l be provided with sufficient
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6 hours (for a 2-minute t e s t r u n ) until the nephelometer integral b a t t e r y


power is depleted. (The total duration of the experiment i s limited by a
b a t t e r y with a 3-hour lifetime. )
c . Postflight - About one hour will be required f o r debriefing.
5.4. 1 . 4

Recovery Requirements.
The r e c o v e r y r e q u i r e m e n t s w i l l c o n s i s t of removing t h e nephelometer
and r e c o r d e d data f r o m t h e S I C . P e r s o n n e l performing the postflight
debriefing will be responsible f o r delivering data to the coordinating facility
f o r analysis and evaluation.

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SECTION 6
CREW PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

INTRODUC TION.
T h i s s e c t i o n c o n t a i n s a d e s c r i p t i o n of C o n t r a c t o r - f u r n i s h e d c r e w
p e r s o n a l e q u i p m e n t a n d s p a c e c r a f t i n t e r f a c e d a t a on NASA-furnished c r e w
p e r s o n a l equipment. All m a j o r i t e m s a r e i d e n t i f i e d as C o n t r a c t o r - f u r n i s h e d
equipment ( C F E ) , Government-furnished equipment (GFE), o r Governmentfurnished property (GFP).
The following is a list of equipment o r s u b s y s t e m s f o r which c o v e r a g e
is provided.
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C r e w C o m p a r t m e n t Configuration
Sighting S y s t e m s ( G F E )
S p a c e Suit A s s e m b l y ( G F P )
1. C o n s t a n t W e a r G a r m e n t ( G F P )
( a ) C o m m u n i c a t i o n Hat ( G F P )
2. P r e s s u r e Garment Assembly (GFP)
C r e w Couches ( C F E )
R e s t r a i n t Methods ( C F E )
In-flight Data P a c k a g e ( G F E )
C r e w m a n In-flight Tool Set a n d W o r k / F o o d Shlf ( C F E )
Crew Water (CFE)
Food ( G F P )
P e r s o n a l Hygiene ( G F P )
M e d i c a l Supplies a n d Monitoring ( G F P )
S u r v i v a l Kit ( G F P )
Stowage

CREW COMPARTMENT CONFIGURATION AND CREW E

[RONMENT.

The c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t is t h e p r e s s u r i z e d c o m p a r t m e n t within the


a i r t i g h t i n n e r s t r u c t u r e ( f i g u r e 6 - 1 ) . The t o t a l volume within the i n n e r
s t r u c t u r e is 366 cubic feet. A p p r o x i m a t e l y 121 cubic f e e t of t h i s
p r e s s u r i z e d s p a c e is o c c u p i e d by t h e e q u i p m e n t b a y s , a n d c o n t r o l a n d d i s play c o n s o l e s s u r r o u n d i n g the c r e w . T h e c o u c h e s , a s t r o n a u t s , a f t bulkhead
e q u i p m e n t , a n d m i s c e l l a n e o u s e q u i p m e n t occupy a n o t h e r 35 cubic f e e t
m a k i n g a t o t a l of 156 cubic f e e t . T h e r e is a p p r o x i m a t e l y 210 cubic f e e t of
u s a b l e a i r s p a c e . The c r e w c o m p a r t m e n t is p r e s s u r i z e d to 5 ~ 0 . 2p s i , with
100 p e r c e n t oxygen a t m o s p h e r e a n d a p p r o x i m a t e l y 50 p e r c e n t humidity.

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EQUIPMENT BAY

LEFT HAND FORWARD


EQU I PMENT BAY

EQU I PMENT BAY

AFT BULKHEAD

F i g u r e 6-1.

Apollo C r e w C o m p a r t m e n t , I n t e r n a l View F o r m - Z - A x i s

6.2

MIRRORS.

6. 2 . 1

I N T E R N A L VIEWING MIRRORS ( C F E ) .

(Figure 6 - 2 )

When t h e a s t r o n a u t i s i n t h e p r e s s u r e s u i t , p r e s s u r i z e d , a n d on the
couch, h i s f i e l d of v i s i o n is v e r y l i m i t e d . He c a n s e e only to the l o w e r
e d g e of t h e m a i n d i s p l a y c o n s o l e (MDC), thus blanking out h i s s t o m a c h
a r e a w h e r e h i s r e s t r a i n t h a r n e s s buckling and a d j u s t m e n t t a k e s p l a c e .
T h e i n t e r n a l viewing m i r r o r s a i d t h e a s t r o n a u t i n buckling a n d a d j u s t m e n t
of t h e r e s t r a i n t h a r n e s s a n d l o c a t i n g c o u c h c o n t r o l s .
T h e r e a r e t h r e e m i r r o r s , one f o r e a c h couch position, The m i r r o r s
f o r t h e l e f t a n d r i g h t a s t r o n a u t a r e mounted on t h e s i d e of the lighting a n d
audio c o n t r o l c o n s o l e above t h e s i d e viewing window a n d fold. T h e c e n t e r
a s t r o n a u t ' s m i r r o r i s mounted on t h e left X - X h e a d a t t e n u a t o r s t r u t .
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RNAL VIEWING MIRRORS-2 SETS, LEFT 8 RIGHT
CS-502A

F i g u r e 6-2.

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CM M i r r o r s , Block I and I1

The m i r r o r a s s e m b l y c o n s i s t s of a mounting b a s e , a t w o - s e g m e n t e d
a r m , and a m i r r o r . T h e m i r r o r i s r e c t a n g u l a r ( 4 by 6 i n c h e s ) , flat, r e a r
s u r f a c e d , with a demagnification f a c t o r of 1 : l . T h e two-segmented a r m
allows a r e a c h of a p p r o x i m a t e l y 22 i n c h e s f r o m t h e mount. The e n d s of the
a r m have swivel j o i n t s t o position the m i r r o r s in the d e s i r e d a n g l e s . The
m i r r o r s a r e locked in position by a c l a m p during boost and e n t r y .
b.

2. 2

EXTERNAL VIEWING MIRRORS ( C F E ) . ( F i g u r e 6-21


With the couches i n the 9 6 - d e g r e e position, the a s t r o n a u t s left and
right view, through the rendezvous windows, is r e s t r i c t e d t o i - 5 d e g r e e s to
42 d e g r e e s from the X-axis. T h e r e f o r e , two s e t s of e x t e r n a l viewing
m i r r o r s a r e insta.lled in the CM t o p e r m i t v e r i f i c a t i o n of p a r a c h u t e deployment during e n t r y ( f i g u r e 6 - 3 ) . Another function i s o r i e n t a t i o n of the
command module in the event of a n a b o r t .

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u

F i g u r e 6-3.

P a r a c h u t e F i e l d of V i s i o n i n Couch 9 6 - D e g r e e P o s i t i o n

-4 s e t of m i r r o r s c o n s i s t of a n u p p e r m i r r o r a s s e m b l y and a lower
m i r r o r a s s e m b l y . The u p p e r m i r r o r a s s e m b l y is mounted on the s i d e wall
n e a r t h e u p p e r r i m o n t h e r e n d e z v o u s window f r a m e . The lower m i r r o r
a s s e m b l y is mounted on the r e n d e z v o u s window housing n e a r the lower r i m
of the window f r a m e .

The m i r r o r a s s e m b l y c o n s i s t s of a m i r r o r a n d a b r a c k e t . T h e b r a c k e t
h a s a s h o r t a r m with a swivel that allows positioning of the m i r r o r . The
s h o r t a r m h a s a lock t o i m m o b i l i z e the m i r r o r during landing. The m i r r o r s
will have a 1:l magnification f a c t o r a n d a r e r e c t a n g u l a r in shape.

6. 3

CREWMAN OPTIC-AL ALIGNMENT SIGHT (COAS). ( F i g u r e 6-4)


The c r e w m a n o p t i c a l a l i g n m e n t sight p r o v i d e s the c r e w m a n a fixed
line-of-sight a t t i t u d e r e f e r e n c e i m a g e which, when viewed through the f o r w a r d window, a p p e a r s t o be t h e s a m e d i s t a n c e away a s the t a r g e t . T h i s
i m a g e is f o r e s i g h t e d (by m e a n s of a sight m o u n t ) p a r a l l e l t o t h e c e n t e r l i n e
( X - a x i s ) of the CM a n d p e r p e n d i c u l a r t o the Y - Z plane.

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F i g u r e 6-4.

Apollo C r e w m a n Alignment Sight System Configuration

T h e s i g h t i s a c o l l i m a t o r d e v i c e , s i m i l a r to a gunsight. It weighs
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1. 5 pounds a n d i s 8 i n c h e s in length. It h a s a c o r d a n d r e c e p t a c l e a n d r e q u i r e s a 28-vdc p o w e r s o u r c e . T h e sight i s stowed i n c o m p a r t m e n t T d u r i n g b o o s t a n d e n t r y . When o p e r a t i o n a l l y r e q u i r e d , it i s m o u n t e d
a t t h e left r e n d e z v o u s window f r a m e . T h e p o w e r r e c e p t a c l e i s c o n n e c t e d to
t h e SCIENTIFIC E X P E R I M E N T S r e c e p t a c l e ( o n t h e g i r t h s h e l f ) ,
0. 3.

OPER-qTIONAL USE.
When photographing a c t i v i t i e s o r s c e n e s outside the s p a c e c r a f t with
the 1 6 m m s e q u e n c e c a m e r a , t h e COAS i s u s e d to o r i e n t t h e s p a c e c r a f t a n d
a i m t h e c a m e r a . The c a m e r a will b e . m o u n t e d o n t h e left s i d e w a l l handhold
a t a 9 0 - d e g r e e a n g l e to t h e X - a x i s a n d will b e shooting out t h e left r e n d e z v o u s window v i a a m i r r o r a s s e m b l y .
D u r i n g r e n d e z v o u s m a n e u v e r s with t h e S-IVB, t h e C O h S c a n be u s e d
for alignment.

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right rendezvous window p a r a l l e l to the X - a x i s , the COAS will be u s e d for
alignment. The COAS can a l s o be u s e d f o r backup f o r r e - e n t r y alignment
a n d m a n u a l t h r u s t v e c t o r control.

6. 4

SPACE SUIT ASSEMBLY ( G F P ) .


T h e s p a c e suit a s s e m b l y ( S S A ) p r o v i d e s c r e w m e m b e r s with p r o t e c t i v e
clothing and a t m o s p h e r e f o r s p a c e c r a f t c o m m a n d module environment. The
a s s e m b l y c o n s i s t s of a constant w e a r g a r m e n t (CWG) and p r e s s u r e g a r m e n t
a s s e m b l y ( P G A ) . F o r o p e r a t i o n a l p u r p o s e s , additional equipment i s needed,
s u c h a s c o m m u n i c a t i o n s and oxygen h o s e s . The equipment will be d e s c r i b e d
in the two s u i t conditions: O F F and ON.

6. 4. 1

S P A C E SUIT O F F O R SHIRTSLEEVE ENVIRONMENT.


During ear'th o r b i t , n o r m a l conditions (nondynamic) will allow the
a s t r o n a u t s t o r e m o v e the p r e s s u r e g a r m e n t a s s e m b l y . The a s t r o n a u t s will
w e a r a n u n d e r g a r m e n t c a l l e d the c o n s t a n t w e a r g a r m e n t ( C W G ) , a p a r t of
the s p a c e s u i t a s s e m b l y . F o r c o m m u n i c a t i o n s , they will don a p e r s o n a l
c o m m u n i c a t i o n s soft hat, connect i t to a CWG a d a p t e r , and connect the
a d a p t e r to a n e l e c t r i c a l u m b i l i c a l which c o n n e c t s to the audio c e n t e r .

6. 4. 1. 1

Constant Wear G a r m e n t (CWG) [ G F P I .


T h e CWC ( f i g u r e 6 - 5 ) i s a o n e - p i e c e , synthetic f a b r i c g a r m e n t f o r
oxygen compatibility, It w i l l be long s l e e v e d o r s h o r t sleeved. The s h o r t
s l e e v e CWG h a s s l e e v e s t i f f e n e r s , T h e r e a r e a l s o pockets to hold radiation
d o s i m e t e r s . , .4round the m i d - s e c t i o n a r e pockets for biomed p r e a m p l i f i e r s .
T h e r e a r e one o r two c l o t h t a b s ( 1 i n c h ) n e a r t h e c h e s t to a t t a c h the c o b r a
c a b l e clip. -An opening a t the c r o t c h i s f o r u r i n a t i o n and t h e r e a r opening i s
for defecation. -4 z i p p e r u p the c h e s t allows e a s y donning and doffing.
The CWG c a n be worn f o r 6 t o 7 d a y s ; t h e r e f o r e , a change will be
needed. E a c h a s t r o n a u t will w e a r a CWG u n d e r the p r e s s u r e g a r m e n t
a s s e m b l y . T h r e e CWG's will be stowed in the left-hand equipment bay
c o m p a r t m e n t CONSTA4KT WE-4R GARMENT SAND.4LS. In t h e s a m e
c o m p a r t m e n t , t h r e e flight c o v e r a l l s , one for e a c h a s t r o n a u t and t h r e e p a i r
of w e i g h t l e s s s a n d a l s , will be stowed.

6 . 4. 1. 2

Flight C o v e r a l l s (GFP).
T h r e e flight c o v e r a l l s will be stowed i n t h e CHEB c o m p a r t m e n t ,
m a r k e d "CONST-ANT WE.4R GARMENT, " f o r u s e while in s h i r t s l e e v e
environment. T h e c o v e r a l l s will b e w o r n o v e r the CWG, and will a i d in
keeping the CWG c l e a n and the c r e w m a n w a r m .

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4. 1 . 3

C o n s t a n t W e a r G a r m e n t (CWG)

C o m m u n i c a t i o n s Soft Hat ( G F P ) .
T h e p e r s o n a l c o m m u n i c a t i o n s c a r r i e r is a soft h a t which s u p p o r t s
communications equipment: redundant microphone/earphone s e t s and a
connection to the audio c e n t e r .
T h e m i c r o p h o n e s ( v o i c e t u b e s ) h a v e two p o s i t i o n s : u s i n g a n d stowed.
T h e stowed p o s i t i o n i s b u t t e d t o w a r d t h e f o r w a r d e d g e of t h e h e l m e t . T h e
u s i n g position i s i n f r o n t of t h e m o u t h . Only o n e m i c r o p h o n e n e e d s t o be
u s e d . T h e e a r p h o n e s will be i n p l a c e o v e r both e a r s a l l t h e t i m e .
T h r e e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s c a r r i e r s w i l l be s t o w e d a t l a u n c h a n d e n t r y in
t h e PG-4 h e I m e t s t o w a g e b a g s o n t h e aft bulkhead.
T h r e e Lightweight H e a d s e t s w i l l be e v a l u a t e d d u r i n g t h e m i s s i o n a n d
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6. 4. 1. 4

Constant Wear G a r m e n t E l e c t r i c a l i i d a p t e r ( C F E ) .
The function of t h e CWG a d a p t e r ( f i g u r e 6-6) i s to t r a n s m i t the c o m m u nications h a t s i g n a l s and t h e biomedical h a r n e s s s i g n a l s to the e l e c t r i c a l
u m b i l i c a l o r c o b r a cable.
The CWG a d a p t e r i s a 37-pin connector which c o n n e c t s t o the 21-socket
connector f r o m t h e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s s o f t hat. The nine-pin connector m a t e s
with the n i n e - s o c k e t connector of the b i o m e d i c a l h a r n e s s connector.
T h r e e C W G a d a p t e r s will be r e q u i r e d i f a l l a s t r o n a u t s g o s h i r t s l e e v e
simultaneously. The t h r e e a d a p t e r s will be stowed in the RHEB in a c o m p a r t m e n t m a r k e d ELECTRICAL ADAPTERS. The CWG a d a p t e r will t i m e s h a r e the c o m p a r t m e n t with t h r e e PG.4 a d a p t e r s .

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E l e c t r i c a l Umbilical "Sleep" Adapter.


Two e l e c t r i c a l u m b i l i c a l "sleep" a d a p t e r s will be stowed in the RHEB
c o m p a r t m e n t m a r k e d E L E C T R I C A L ADAPTERS. The p u r p o s e of the
"sleep" a d a p t e r s is t o e l i m i n a t e voice communication s i g n a l s p a s s i n g
t h r o u g h the c a u t i o n l w a r n i n g s y s t e m , thus enabling u n i n t e r r u p t e d s l e e p for
two c r e w m e n . T h e a d a p t e r , connected between the c o b r a c a b l e and the
CWG o r PGA a d a p t e r , will play a p i a n i s s i m o v e r s i o n of " B r a h m s Lullaby.

6.4. 2

SPACE SUIT ON ENVIRONMENT.

6.4. 2. 1

PGA U n p r e s s u r i z e d o r Ventilated.
During launch, boost, e n t r y , d e s c e n t , and landing p h a s e s of t h e
m i s s i o n , the c r e w will be r e q u i r e d t o be suited. The c r e w will be fully
suited but in the u n p r e s s u r i z e d o r ventilated condition. That i s , the cabin
p r e s s u r e will be 5 p s i and the d i f f e r e n t i a l p r e s s u r e of t h e suit will be a
plus 2 i n c h e s of w a t e r o r 0. 0 7 2 psi. T h i s i s enough differential p r e s s u r e to
hold the s u i t c o m f o r t a b l y away f r o m the body. The oxygen will be flowing
f r o m the ECS suit loop, through the oxygen h o s e into the suit and r e t u r n i n g
through the r e t u r n h o s e to the ECS s u i t loop. The cabin a i r i s c i r c u l a t e d
about the c a b i n by the c a b i n a i r fans 1 and 2.
An a l t e r n a t e m o d e of ventilated u s a g e i s with h e l m e t a n d gloves off,
using neck and w r i s t d a m s . T h e g a s c i r c u l a t i o n i s the s a m e , except t h e
a s t r o n a u t b r e a t h e s c a b i n oxygen. T h i s mode c a n only be s u s t a i n e d f o r 54
m a n - m i n u t e s out of 18 h o u r s (1:20) b e c a u s e the cabin oxygen b e c o m e s
s a t u r a t e d with w a t e r vapor which will condense on the s t r u c t u r e . T h i s i s
not a r e c o m m e n d e d mode.

6. 4. 2. 2

PG-4 Pr e s s u r i zed .
The PGA ( s p a c e s u i t ) will not be p r e s s u r i z e d except during a n e m e r gency. T h i s condition w i l l e x i s t during a cabin d e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n . If out of
the s u i t , the ECS c a n m a i n t a i n 3. 5 p s i in the cabin f o r 5 m i n u t e s i f the hole
o r leak is l e s s than 1 / 2 inch in d i a m e t e r . T h e r e f o r e , donning the suit m u s t
take l e s s than 5 m i n u t e s . When the suit i s p r e s s u r i z e d , the differential
p r e s s u r e will be a plus 3. 7 p s i i n t h e suit. T h i s condition c o n s t r a i n s the
body mobility. F o r t h i s r e a s o n , it i s n o r m a l l y not d e s i r e d to be p r e s s u r i z e d .
The c r e w w i l l p e r f o r m a c a b i n d e p r e s s u r i z a t i o n to d e m o n s t r a t e confidence in the s p a c e s u i t and p r o p e r function of the h a r d w a r e .

6 . 4. 3

PGA DESCRIPTION.

6 . 4. 3. 1

PGA ComDonents.

( F i g u r e 6- 7)

The PGA i s a t h r e e - p i e c e s u i t : t o r s o , h e l m e t , a n d gloves.


m a n u f a c t u r e d by C l a r k Manufacturing Co. of M a s s a c h u s e t t s .

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A c c e s s o r i e s of t h e s u i t a r e the n e c k a n d w r i s t d a m s , blood p r e s s u r e
c u f f s , a n d u r i n e c o l l e c t i o n bag. O p e r a t i o n a l u s e of t h e a c c e s s o r i e s i s
o p t i o n a l a n d will v a r y i n a c c o r d a n c e with t h e m i s s i o n .
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T h e T o r s o a n d Gloves
The PGA t o r s o h a s f o u r l a y e r s . F r o m the i n s i d e , t h e f i r s t l a y e r i s a
c o m b i n a t i o n l i n e r a n d v e n t i l a t i o n l a y e r . The ventilation d i s t r i b u t i o n t u b e s
guide incoming oxygen to all e x t r e m i t i e s . The oxygen a l s o p a s s e s through
net openings to c i r c u l a t e a r o u n d t h e a s t r o n a u t . The a c t u a l cooling t a k e s
p l a c e as t h e g a s flows f r o m the e x t r e m i t i e s ( h i g h e r p r e s s u r e ) to t h e r e t u r n
( l o w e r p r e s s u r e ) o v e r t h e CWG. The s e c o n d l a y e r i s a p r e s s u r e - t i g h t
l a y e r , to contain the oxygen o r the 3. 7 - p s i o p e r a t i n g p r e s s u r e . The t h i r d
l a y e r i s a r e s t r a i n t l a y e r of s t r o n g netting to r e s t r i c t bulging a n d e n l a r g i n g
s o m o v e m e n t will be u n i m p a r e d when p r e s s u r i z e d . The l a s t , and o u t s i d e
l a y e r is a p r o t e c t i v e c o v e r . T h e r e is a p r e s s u r e line f r o m the p r e s s u r e
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l a y e r (2nd l a y e r ) t o a s u r f a c e p r e s s u r e gauge to allow t h e a s t r o n a u t to
m o n i t o r the p r e s s u r e . At the w a i s t is a n intake connector valve on the left
and a r e t u r n connector valve on the right.
The outside p r o t e c t i v e l a y e r h a s pockets on the a r m s a n d l e g s . The
a r m pockets contain s u c h a r t i c l e s a s neck a n d w r i s t d a m s , handkerchiefs,
and p e n c i l s . The leg pockets contain s c i s s o r s .
The neck r i n g is a n a l u m i n u m ring, a n d when m a t e d with the h e l m e t ,
h a s O - r i n g s e a l s . C a b l e s a r e a t t a c h e d to the neck ring to hold i t down
when p r e s s u r i z e d .
T h e boots a r e attached t o t h e l e g s by l a c e s and a r e not a i r t i g h t . A
sock from the leg fits into the boot a n d i s a i r t i g h t . The boots w i l l not be
removed during t h e m i s s i o n .
The gloves a r e attached t o the a r m s with a ball r a c e lock and a r e
s c a l e d with O - r i n g s .
-4 zipper r u n s from the n a v e l , u n d e r n e a t h the c r o t c h , and u p the spine
to the neck ring. The t a b i s by the navel when s e a l e d ( c l o s e d ) and by the
neck ring when opened. To a s s i s t the o n e - m a n donning, t h e t a b h a s a 6 - t o
10-inch l a n y a r d a t t a c h e d t o it. The suit h a s the capability of o n e - m a n
donning in l e s s than 5 m i n u t e s . It c a n be donned by having the h e l m e t and
gloves a t t a c h e d o r attaching them a f t e r donning the t o r s o .

The communication a n d biomedical c a b l e s exit through a 61 -pin


connection at the left b r e a s t .

6.4. 3 . 1.2

The Helmet.
The h e l m e t is a p l a s t i c shell. It h a s a l i n e r i n s i d e , e a r cushions
with e a r p h o n e s , and two m i c r o p h o n e s . On the outside, a v i s o r is pivoted
a t the e a r s . A v i s o r p r o t e c t i v e c o v e r of thin p l a s t i c ( C y c o l a c ) c o v e r s the
top of the h e l m e t . A ring s e a l is a t the neck. It will set in the t o r s o neck
ring a n d is held in place by a c l a m p .
To p r e s s u r i z e the s u i t , the v i s o r ( o r f a c e p l a t e ) m u s t be closed. It i s
r o t a t e d down a c r o s s the face a n d p r e s s e s a g a i n s t a s e a l , a n d i s held i n
position by a c l a m p - l a t c h .

6 . 4. 3 . 1 . 3

Neck a n d W r i s t D a m s .
The p r i m a r y function of the d a m s is postlanding sealing of t h e PGA
during w a t e r activity.
T h e d a m s a r e wide r u b b e r bands. The neck dam fits o v e r the torso
neck ring and a r o u n d the neck. T h i s keeps the s e a w a t e r out of the suit.
The h e l m e t m u s t be r e m o v e d . When the gloves a r e r e m o v e d , the w r i s t
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An optional d a m u s e during the m i s s i o n would be to cool the body
while in the s u i t with the gloves and h e l m e t off. T h i s is r e s t r i c t e d to a
s h o r t p e r i o d of t i m e as the c r e w m a n s r e s p i r a t i o n would p r o d u c e a n
e x c e s s i v e C 0 2 concentration. The c o m m h e l m e t will be u s e d f o r
c o m m u n i c a t i o n s during t h i s p e r i o d .
6.4. 3 . 1.4

U r i n e Collection Device ( G F P ) .
During the standby, hold, launch, a n d boost p h a s e s , the c r e w m a n
will be suited. A continuous s u i t e d p e r i o d of 3 to 6 h o u r s c a n be
e x p e r i e n c e d s o p r o v i s i o n s m u s t be m a d e to u r i n a t e within the PGA.
The function of the u r i n e collection bag i s to collect a n d s t o r e
1200 c c of u r i n e . T h e r e is a n e x t e r n a l c a t h e t e r ( r o l l - o n ) connected to the
bag. The bag f i t s a r o u n d the c r o t c h a n d hips and is held into p l a c e by
V e l c r o a t t a c h e d to Velcro on the CWG.
When m i s s i o n o p e r a t i o n s p e r m i t , the s u i t i s unzipped and the u r i n e
bag i s r e m o v e d . A valve on the bag will connect t o the waste m a n a g e m e n t
s y s t e m , a n d the u r i n e will be dumped o v e r b o a r d .

6.5

PGA STOWAGE.

6. 5 . 1

TORSO AND GLOVE STOWAGE.


The gloves will be left a t t a c h e d to the t o r s o and stowed t o g e t h e r .
The PGA h e l m e t s will be stowed s e p a r a t e l y . The s u i t stowage bag is m a d e
of s a g e g r e e n , nylon cloth, 36 i n c h e s long, 20 i n c h e s wide, a n d c a n be
expanded f r o m 3 to 1 2 i n c h e s high. It h a s a n aluminum r o d f r a m e to
m a i n t a i n the f o r m . -4 p a r t i t i o n s e p a r a t e s the bag into two c o m p a r t m e n t s .
On the top a r e flaps held c l o s e d with V e l c r o . T h r e e s t r i p s of V e l c r o loop
a r e on t h e bottom to a n c h o r the bag on t h r e e s t r i p s of V e l c r o hook on the aft
bu 1kh e a d

The two-PGA stowage a r e a is beneath the c o m m a n d e r ' s couch ( l e f t )


o n the aft bulkhead. An additional stowage bag is l o c a t e d beneath the head
of the pilot on the a f t bulkhead n e a r the hatch between the LiOH c a r t r i d g e
stowage boxes and the sidewall. The s u i t stowage bag i s s i m i l a r to the
two - s u i t bag.
6.5. 2

H E L M E T STOWAGE.

The PGA h e l m e t s a r e stowed only during nondynamic p e r i o d s , o r


z e r o g. T h r e e h e l m e t m i d - c o u r s e stowage bags a r e provided. The bags
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6. 6

PGA CONNECTING EQUIPMENT.

6. 6. 1

PRESSURE GARMENT ASSEMBLY ( P G A ) E L E C T R I C A L A D A P T E R ( G F P ) .


T h e PGA e l e c t r i c a l a d a p t e r p r o v i d e s i n t e r f a c e b e t w e e n t h e PGA a n d
the c o b r a cable since t h e connectors a r e not compatible.
T h e PGA a d a p t e r i s 18 i n c h e s i n l e n g t h with a s u i t i n t e r f a c e of a 61s o c k e t c o n n e c t o r a n d t h e c o b r a c a b l e i n t e r f a c e with a 3 7 - p i n c o n n e c t o r .
There a r e three adapters.
When t h e s u i t s a r e r e m o v e d a n d s t o w e d , t h e PG.4 a d a p t e r s w i l l b e
d i s c o n n e c t e d f r o m t h e s u i t a n d stowed. T h e y w i l l r e p l a c e t h e CWG a d a p t e r s
in t h e E L E C T R I C A L A D A P T E R s t o w a g e c o m p a r t m e n t i n t h e RHEB.

6. 6. 2

OXYGEN HOSE ( U M B I L I C A L ) ( G F P ) . ( F i g u r e 6 - 8 )
T h e function of t h e oxygen h o s e i s t o i n t e r c o n n e c t t h e PG.4 a n d t h e
CM ECS.
T h e oxygen h o s e i s a d u a l h o s e , e a c h h o s e h a v i n g a n i n s i d e d i a m e t e r
of 1. 25 i n c h e s a n d m a d e of s i l i c o n r u b b e r with s p i r a l i n g s t e e l w i r e
reinforcement.
T h e ECS e n d h a s a double D c o n n e c t o r while t h e s u i t e n d s p l i t s t h e
h o s e s a b o u t 1 5 i n c h e s f r o m t h e end. E a c h hos'e h a s a n elbow n o z z l e to
c o n n e c t to t h e s u i t .
T h e r e a r e two h o s e s : o n e 72 i n c h e s long a n d o n e 81 i n c h e s long.
A nylon s t r a p is bonded a p p r o x i m a t e l y e v e r y 12 i n c h e s to r e s t r a i n t h e
c o b r a c a b l e to t h e h o s e d u r i n g s u i t o p e r a t i o n s .
T h e double D c o n n e c t o r o n t h e ECS e n d r e m a i n s c o n n e c t e d d u r i n g
t h e m i s s i o n . T h e h o s e is r o u t e d b e h i n d t h e MDC a n d h e l d i n p l a c e by t i e down s t r a p s . When d i s c o n n e c t e d f r o m t h e s u i t s , t h e e n d s a r e r o u t e d f r o m
t h e r e a r of t h e 'MDC t o t h e f o r w a r d b u l k h e a d a n d s t r a p p e d . T o p r e v e n t t h e
i n c o m i n g o x y g e n f r o m b e i n g s u c k e d i n t o t h e r e t u r n s i d e a n d not i n t o t h e
c a b i n , t h e r e t u r n n o z z l e w i l l be c a p p e d w i t h t h e o x y g e n h o s e r e t u r n c a p ,
which i s a t t a c h e d t o t h e h o s e with a l a n y a r d .

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CREW COUCHES.
The c r e w couches support the c r e w during a c c e l e r a t i o n and m a n e u v e r s
up to 30 g ' s f o r w a r d , 30 g ' s a f t , . 1 8 ' g ' s up a n d down, a n d 15 g ' s l a t e r a l l y .
The s p a c e c r a f t contains unitized c r e w couches integrally bolted
t o g e t h e r i n a unit s t r u c t u r e .
T h e c o u c h e s a r e d e s i g n a t e d o n e of t h r e e w a y s . S t r u c t u r a l l y , t h e y a r e
l e f t , c e n t e r , a n d r i g h t . By c r e w p o s i t i o n s , t h e y a r e 1. 2, o r 3 o r
c o m m a n d e r , s e n i o r pilot, and pilot (left to right).
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T h e c r e w c o u c h s t r u c t u r e c o n s i s t s of t h r e e c r e w c o u c h e s : t h e l e f t ,
c e n t e r , a n d r i g h t ( f i g u r e 6-9). It i s f a b r i c a t e d of a l u m i n u m a n d weighs
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 400 pounds. The left a n d r i g h t c o u c h e s a r e i d e n t i c a l . The
c e n t e r c o u c h c o n n e c t s the left a n d r i g h t couch into a s i n g l e unified s t r u c t u r e .
T h e c o u c h s t r u c t u r e , i n a o n e - g e n v i r o n m e n t , is s u p p o r t e d by the
i m p a c t a t t e n u a t i o n s t r u t s : t h e f o u r X - X s t r u t s f r o m t h e f o r w a r d bulkhead,
t h e two Z - Z s t r u t s f r o m t h e a f t r i n g , a n d the two Y - Y s t r u t s in c o m p r e s s i o n
a g a i n s t t h e s i d e p a n e l s . The X - X a n d Z - Z s t r u t s c o n n e c t t o the c r e w c o u c h
s t r u c t u r e a t the l e f t a n d r i g h t c o u c h m a i n s i d e b e a m s .
T h e l e f t a n d r i g h t c o u c h e s a r e c a p a b l e of t h e 1 7 0 - d e g r e e position but
will not be p l a c e d i n t h a t p o s i t i o n b e c a u s e of e q u i p m e n t i n t e r f e r e n c e b e n e a t h
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STRUTS

REF: V16-531501

F i g u r e 6-9.

C r e w Couch Installation

The additional L E B a c c e s s f d o c k i n g position will -e usei. d u r i n g o r b i t


to gain room n e a r the L E B . The s e a t pan a n g l e r e m a i n s 9 6 d e g r e e s while
the couch s t r u c t u r e ( a l l c o u c h e s ) m o v e s 6 . 5 i n c h e s toward the hatch.

6. 7. 2
b.

7. 2 . 1

CREW COUCH POSITIONS.


'

( F i g u r e 6-10)

Occupied Positions.
The m o s t utilized position is the 9 6 - d e g r e e position a s s u m e d f o r the
launch, o r b i t , and e n t r y phase. F o r a 50 p e r c e n t i l e c r e w m a n , the hip angle
i s 108 d e g r e e s a n d v e r y e a s y t o a s s u m e . It gives m a x i m u m s u p p o r t to the
body during high g loads.
The 1 7 0 - d e g r e e o r flat out position is u s e d p r i m a r i l y f o r e g r e s s i n g
f r o m the c e n t e r couch. All e g r e s s i n g to the L E B will be f r o m the c e n t e r
couch. F o r this r e a s o n , the l o w e r a r m r e s t s a r e r e m o v e d and stowed,

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_-

ON

(LH COUCH)
e?-.

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C r e w Couch M i s s i o n P o s i t i o n s a n d Seat Angles, Block I

m a k i n g e a s y e g r e s s f r o m r i g h t a n d left c o u c h e s i n t o t h e c e n t e r couch.
Another u s e of t h e 1 7 0 - d e g r e e p o s i t i o n is G&N sighting. T h e 50 p e r c e n t i l e
c r e w m a n c a n p o s i t i o n h i m s e l f o n t h e s e a t pan with h i s f e e t in the f o o t r e s t s
and sight through the G & N eyepiece.
6. 7. 2 . 2

Unoccupied P o s i t i o n s .
T h e 6 6 - d e g r e e s e a t pan a n g l e position is u s e d p r i m a r i l y f o r r i g h t a n d
l e f t e q u i p m e n t bay s t o w a g e a c c e s s .
T h e 2 6 4 - d e g r e e p o s i t i o n n e c e s s i t a t e s r o t a t i n g t h e s e a t pan u n d e r t h e
b a c k r e s t . T h i s will c l e a r t h e L E B a r e a f o r m a i n t e n a n c e a c t i v i t i e s . Due t o
r e s t r i c t e d c l e a r a n c e beneath the left and right couches, this position is
r e s t r i c t e d t o t h e c e n t e r c o u c h only. D u r i n g u s e of t h e f e c a l c a n i s t e r , t h i s
is t h e d e s i r a b l e seat pan angle.

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6. 7. 3

CREW COUCH COMPONENT DESCRIPTION. (Figure 6-1 1)


T h e c r e w c o u c h e s a r e b a s i c a l l y t h e s a m e and t h e m o d u l a r components
interchangeable. The b a c k r e s t a s s e m b l i e s differ the m o s t b e c a u s e of the
docking position m e c h a n i s m in t h e c e n t e r couch.

6. 7. 3 . 1

H e a d r e st.
The h e a d r e s t i s c o n s t r u c t e d of honeycomb aluminum and h a s folding
t i p s . It is padded on t h e i n s i d e a n d both s i d e s of the t i p s . During m a n e u v e r s
r e q u i r i n g P G A h e l m e t r e s t r a i n t , t h e t i p s a r e left extended. For o r b i t and
z e r o g, the t i p s a r e folded, affording f r e e d o m of m o v e m e n t f o r n o m i n a l
visibility

LOWER LEG REST


UPPER LEG REST

L W E R ARM REST
UPPER A R M REST

BACK ASSEMBLY

p..

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F i g u r e 6- 11.

Left-Hand Couch A s s e m b l y ( 9 6 - D e g r e e P o s i t i o n )
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T h e h e a d r e s t h a s a 3 - i n c h l o n g i t u d i n a l m o v e m e n t f o r a d j u s t m e n t to
c r e w m a n t o r s o l e n g t h . T h e h e a d r e s t a n d s u p p o r t will fold u n d e r t h e couch
f o r p u r p o s e s of a c c e s s i b i l i t y a n d i n g r e s s to t h e c o u c h e s .

6.7. 3.2

Backrest

The b a c k r e s t i s constructed of r i b s and b e a m s c o v e r e d with


a l u m i n u m s h e e t a n d is 32 i n c h e s l o n g a n d 22 i n c h e s w i d e . T h e l e f t a n d
right couch back pans a r e attached to t h e integral side b e a m s , the inboard
b e a m of w h i c h is 56 i n c h e s long a n d t h e p r i m a r y s t r u c t u r a l m e m b e r of t h e
couch support.
T h e b a c k r e s t a s s e m b l y is c o n t o u r e d a n d c o n t a i n s t h e t a k e u p r e e l
s y s t e m f o r t h e s h o u l d e r s t r a p s . T h e b a c k p a n is padded in t h e a r e a s of
c r e w m a n contact.

6. 7. 3. 3

Armrests.
T h e a r m r e s t s a t t a c h to t h e f o r w a r d s u r f a c e of t h e b a c k r e s t a n d a r e
a d j u s t a b l e . T h e y c o n s i s t of a n u p p e r a n d l o w e r a r m r e s t . T h e u p p e r
a r m r e s t c a n be a d j u s t e d f o r l e n g t h of a r m a n d t o r s o .
T h e l o w e r a r m r e s t i n s e r t s i n t o a n d is s u p p o r t e d by t h e u p p e r a r m r e s t
at a n a n g l e of 90 d e g r e e s . It is s e c u r e d by a l e v e r i z e d p i n d e v i c e f o r q u i c k
r e m o v a l . A tubular shaft extends past the r e s t pad and contains the mounts

f o r t h e c o n t r o l s . A m a j o r function of t h e a r m r e s t s i s to m o u n t t h e SCS
c o n t r o l s . T h e l e f t c o u c h left a r m r e s t h a s a n a d a p t e r m o u n t f o r both
t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l s T1 a n d T 2 , a n d m o u n t s a t a n a n g l e of 120 d e g r e e s . A l l
o t h e r a r m r e s t s ( 3 ) m o u n t a t a n a n g l e of 90 d e g r e e s . T h e l e f t c o u c h r i g h t
a r m r e s t s u p p o r t s a r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l ( R l ) . T h e c e n t e r c o u c h h a s no
armrests.
On t h e r i g h t c o u c h l e f t a r m r e s t i s a f i t t i n g t o which t h e o t h e r
r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l ( R 2 ) c a n be a t t a c h e d f o r u s e by t h e c e n t e r a s t r o n a u t . By
u s i n g a n a d a p t e r , one t r a n s l a t i o n c o n t r o l ( T 2 ) c a n be m o u n t e d f o r u s e by t h e
right astronaut

Normally, the right couch right a r m r e s t supports the second rotation


c o n t r o l ( R 2 ) . A t h i r d p o s i t i o n f o r t h e r o t a t i o n c o n t r o l ( R 2 ) i s a t t a c h e d to
t h e LEB G & N p a n e l f o r u s e d u r i n g n a v i g a t i o n a l s i g h t i n g s .

6 . 7 . 3.4

Seat P a n and Footrest.


The s e a t pan and footrest h a s t h r e e components: the hiprest, l e g r e s t ,
and footrests.
The h i p r e s t and upper l e g r e s t functions as a s e a t o r s e a t pan. The
lower l e g r e s t supports the lower legs, and the footrests support and
r e s t r a i n t h e f e e t . T h e h i p r e s t m a k e s a n a n g l e of about 1 7 0 d e g r e e s with
t h e u p p e r l e g r e s t , f o r m i n g t h e s e a t p a n . T h e r e a r e two pivot p o i n t s : one a t
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t h e a f t of t h e h i p r e s t , a n d t h e o t h e r w h e r e t h e h i p r e s t a n d l e g r e s t i n t e r s e c t .
P a r t of t h e m e c h a n i s m f o r p o s i t i o n i n g t h e s e a t a n g l e s a t 96, 170, a n d
264 d e g r e e s i s h o u s e d i n t h e h i p r e s t .
T h e l o w e r l e g r e s t h o u s e s t h e m e c h a n i s m f o r p o s i t i o n i n g t h e s e a t in
t h e 6 6 - d e g r e e a n g l e a n d t i g h t e n i n g o r l o o s e n i n g of t h e f o o t s t r a p s . T h e
u p p e r l e g r e s t to l o w e r l e g r e s t a n g l e is f i x e d a t 68 d e g r e e s . T h e f o o t r e s t s
p i v o t so t h e y c a n f o l d p a r a l l e l t o t h e l o w e r l e g r e s t . F o o t s t r a p r o t a t i o n
b a r s a r e spring-loaded t o t h e r e l e a s e p o s i t i o n a n d a r e p u l l e d to t h e
r e s t r a i n t p o s i t i o n by c a b l e s . T h e c a b l e s r u n t o a r e e l t h a t c a n be l o c k e d
o r r e l e a s e d by a c o n t r o l i n t h e l o w e r l e g r e s t .
6. 7. 3. 5

C r e w Couch P a d s .
T h e followipg p o r t i o n s of t h e c o u c h e s h a v e p a d s :
a r m r e s t s , and s e a t pan.

h e a d r e s t , back pan,

T h e padding is a t r i l o c m a t e r i a l 3 1 1 6 - i n c h t h i c k . It is s t r u c t u r e d of
woven d a c r o n w i r e - l i k e f i b e r s i n a l o w - d e n s i t y p a t t e r n giving good
v e nt ilat i o n

T h e b a c k p a n a n d s e a t p a n p a d s a r e c o m p o s e d of t h r e e l a y e r s of t r i l o c
c o v e r e d w i t h nylon n e t t i n g , m a k i n g a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 / 2 i n c h of padding.
The a r m r e s t and h e a d r e s t pads a r e 3116-inch-thick l a y e r s between
nylon n e t t i n g c o v e r s .
T h e p a d s a r e a t t a c h e d t o t h e m e t a l s u r f a c e s with V e l c r o s t r i p s a n d
c a n be c e m o v e d d u r i n g t h e m i s s i o n i f t h e n e e d a r i s e s .
6. 7. 4

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS.

6. 7. 4. 1

H e a d r e s t A dju s t m e n t s

( F i g u r e 6 - 12)

To adjust the h e a d r e s t f o r c r e w m a n height, t u r n the adjustment


w i t h t h e t o o l s e t 4 - i n c h C P S d r i v e r . It h a s a 7132-inch hex d r i v e .
T h e h e a d r e s t i s f o l d e d down by pulling t h e h e a d r e s t l o c k h e a d w a r d .
T h e h e a d r e s t is spring-loaded t o t h e s t o w e d (down) p o s i t i o n so i t s h o u l d be
r e s t r a i n e d by t h e hand. To b r i n g it u p , p u l l with t h e h a n d ; pull h e a d r e s t
l o c k h a n d l e b a c k t o c l e a r t h e hook, p o s i t i o n h e a d r e s t i n t h e n o r m a l p o s i t i o n ,
and push the lock handle footward.
6.7.4.2

A r m r e s t Adjustments.
T h e l o w e r a r m r e s t s a r e r e m o v e d by p u l l i n g t h e a r m r e s t l o c k p i n
r e l e a s e o u t w a r d to p u l l t h e pin, a n d t h e n pulling t h e a r m r e s t u p w a r d t o
r e m o v e . T h e l e f t c o u c h r i g h t a r m r e s t a n d t h e r i g h t c o u c h left a r m r e s t a r e
s t o w e d o n the c o u c h s i d e b e a m s by V e l c r o s e a t s a n d s t r a p s .

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LEG REST 6'

RELEASE KNOB

FOOT STRAP
"IT' RING

SHOULDER HARNESS LOCK

43FfwY-

REF: V16-531502

F i g u r e 6-12.

LH C r e w Couch O p e r a t i n g M e c h a n i s m s , Block I

To a t t a c h SCS c o n t r o l s , p u s h t h e SCS c o n t r o l pinlock t o t h e l e f t ; s l i d e


the control on the dovetail; and push the lock t o the right locking a retention
pin.
T h e l o w e r a r m r e s t c a n be e x t e n d e d by r o t a t i n g t h e e x t e n s i o n l o c k
t o w a r d t h e l e f t , e x t e n d i n g t h e a r m r e s t and locking i n t o p o s i t i o n b y p u s h i n g
the lock t o the right.

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6 . 7.4. 3

Seat P a n Adjustment D i r e c t i o n s .

S P L H = Seat P a n
Lock Handle

LRRK

From
(Den)
A

1.

96

1.

170

2.

96

264

1.

2.

3.

264

96

1.
2.

3.

LROB = L e g r e s t O v e r r i d e
Pushbutton

Legrest
R e l e a s e Knob

Procedure

2.

Remarks

Lift the S P L H and push


with feet.
R e l e a s e t h e S P L M ; continue pushing with f e e t
until s e a t s t o p s at 170".
Lift the S P L H and pull
with f e e t .
Continue lifting SPLH,
pulling with f e e t until
seat s t o p s a t 9 6 " ,
r e l e a s e SPLH.
Lift S P L H and r o t a t e
downward.
Continue t o lift S P L H
p a s s i n g through 170'
position.
R e l e a s e S P L H and continue rotating until s e a t
s t o p s a t 264".
Lift S P L H and r o t a t e s e a t
toward 1 7 0 " / 9 6 " position.
Continue t o lift SPLH,
p a s s i n g through 170
po s i t ion.
Rotate to 96" position
and r e l e a s e SPLH.

1.
2.

Key locking the l e g pan


will disengage.
Key on pivot cylinder
will engage s i d e b e a m
keyway

1.

2.

1.
2.

3.

1.

2.

3.

Key on pivot cylinder


will disengage.
Key on pivot c y l i n d e r
will engage s i d e b e a m
keyway.
Key locking leg pan will
disengage.
Maintains the leg pan
pivot key in disengaged
position.
Key on pivot cylinder
will engage in 264"
position slot.
Leg pan pivot k e y d i s e n g a g e s allowing rotation.
Leg pan pivot k e y m a i n tained in disengaged
position.
Leg pan point pivot key
will engage 9 6 " position
slot.

96

66

1.

P u l l up with feet until


6 6 " l a t c h e n g a g e s the
side beam.

1.

D i s e n g a g e s s e a t to hipr e s t detent. 66" l a t c h


will d r o p in s l o t on
b e a m s and catch.

66

96

1.

P r e s s the LRRK with


f e e t until 9 6 " position
is r e a c h e d .

1.

66" c a t c h d i s e n g a g e s .
On reaching 96" position, d e t e n t will engage.

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6. 7 . 4 . 4

F o o t r e s t and F o o t s t r a p Adjustments.
The f o o t s t r a p s a r e c o n t r o l l e d by a f o o t s t r a p D - r i n g (FSDR) between
the a s t r o n a u t ' s k n e e s . The D - r i n g is connected to a cable t h a t r u n s through
a tube to a d r u m - a x l e - d r u m m e c h a n i s m . By pulling on the D - r i n g and
r o t a t i n g the d r u m and a x l e , c a b l e s pull the f o o t s t r a p s to the r e s t r a i n e d
position. The d r u m s have r a t c h e t s that lock the f o o t s t r a p s in position and
r e t a i n the feet i n the f o o t r e s t . To r e l e a s e the f o o t s t r a p s , the FSDR i s
p r e s s e d , f o r c i n g the connecting tube to disengage the r a t c h e t and r e l e a s e
the f o o t s t r a p s .

6.7.4.5

D-Ring Handle Extension.


The D - r i n g handle can be r e a c h e d e a s i l y while the PCA i s
u n p r e s s u r i z e d . However, when p r e s s u r i z e d , the P C A slightly r e s t r i c t s
the 90 p e r c e n t i l e c r e w m a n f r o m r e a c h i n g the D - r i n g , thus making it
difficult to lock o r f r e e the f e e t . T h e D - r i n g extension h a s been designed
to connect to the D - r i n g handle. The extension h a s a 7 / 1 6 - i n c h hex shaft
to i n s e r t into the D - r i n g handle and c o n t r o l it ( p a r a g r a p h 6. 10. 10). It h a s a
b a l l - l o c k f e a t u r e to connect to the D - r i n g . The D - r i n g extension will be
a c c e s s i b l e on the right g i r t h shelf.

6. 7 . 4 . 6

DockinP P o s i t i o n Adjustment.
--

The m e c h a n i s m that r e l e a s e s t h e l o c k which allows the couch


s t r u c t u r e t o s l i d e to the docking position is l o c a t e d in the b a c k r e s t of the
c e n t e r couch; however, the docking l o c k handle is on the right s i d e beam of
the left couch.
The f o r w a r d end of the Z - Z s t r u t s a t t a c h e s to the couch by a s l i d e
t h a t r u n s i n t r a c k s in the s i d e b e a m s . A l e v e r - l o c k device (finger l a t c h )
l o c k s t h e s l i d e in two positions: n o r m a l a n d docking. The l e v e r - l o c k is
s p r i n g loaded i n the l o c k position. The docking lock handle (DLH)
d i s e n g a g e s the l e v e r - l o c k only while the DLH is lifted. The couch
s t r u c t u r e m u s t be pulled to the docking position b y the c e n t e r a s t r o n a u t
pulling on hand holds l o c a t e d on the side hatch.
When t r a n s v e r s i n g to the docking position, the s e a t s r e m a i n in the
9 6 - d e g r e e position. The l e f t c r e w m a n then lifts the DLH and the c e n t e r
c r e w m a n g r a b s a handhold and pulls the couches t o w a r d the s i d e hatch.
A f t e r m o v e m e n t , the DLH c a n be r e l e a s e d . When the couches have moved
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 6. 5 i n c h e s , the l e v e r - l o c k s will d r o p into s l o t s , locking the
c o u c h e s in place.
To r e t u r n to the couch n o r m a l position, the D L H is lifted and the
couches a r e pushed t o w a r d the LEB. The DLH is r e l e a s e d and the l e v e r locks will d r o p into s l o t s when in position.

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6. 7 . 4 . 7

Shoulder S t r a p Adjustment.
The s h o u l d e r s t r a p takeup r e e l s a r e on the couch b a c k r e s t . They
allow 10 inches of p l a y a n d a r e locked by the shoulder s t r a p lock on the left
s i d e s of the couches. A h e a d w a r d pull will unlock the s h o u l d e r s t r a p s ,
and a f o r w a r d and down push will lock the s h o u l d e r s t r a p s .

6.8

CREWMAN RESTRAINTS.
The c r e w m a n r e s t r a i n t s provide r e s t r a i n t a n d physical a t t a c h m e n t
t o the a s t r o n a u t s ,
a . In the couches during launch, weightless p h a s e s , a b o r t , e n t r y , and
landing
b. During weightless p e r i o d s while p e r f o r m i n g t a s k s out of the c r e w
couch
c . While in the s l e e p position
d. When p e r f o r m i n g e x t r a v e h i c u l a r a c t i v i t i e s

6.8. 1

HIGH G-LOAD RESTRAINTS.

6.8. 1. 1

Crewman Restraint Harness.


T h e r e a r e t h r e e r e s t r a i n t h a r n e s s e s p e r s p a c e c r a f t , one f o r e a c h
crewman.
The r e s t r a i n t h a r n e s s c o n s i s t s of a l a p belt and two shoulder s t r a p s
i n t e r f a c i n g t h e l a p belt at the buckle. The harnes,s is p e r m a n e n t l y
a t t a c h e d to the couch a n d is not r e m o v a b l e . The l a p belt i n t e r f a c e s s t r a p s
connected between the s e a t and back p a n s . T h i s configuration p r o v i d e s
adequate hip s u p p o r t (figure 6-13).
The s h o u l d e r s t r a p s p a s s through s l o t s in the upper portion of the
back pan a n d a r e connected t o s p r i n g - l o a d e d t a k e u p r e e l s fastened on the
u n d e r s i d e of the back pan. The t a k e u p r e e l allows 10 additional i n c h e s
of s t r a p t r a v e l a t m a x i m u m 10-pound pull. The c r e w m e m b e r can lock o r
unlock t h e s e takeup reels siinultaneously by actuating a l e v e r on the s i d e
of the couch.
The l a p belt buckle is a l e v e r o p e r a t e d , t h r e e point r e l e a s e
m e c h a n i s m . By pulling a l e v e r , the shoulder s t r a p s and right l a p belt
s t r a p will be r e l e a s e d . The s t r a p ends and buckle a r e equipped with Velcro
patches a n d m a y be f a s t e n e d to m a t i n g p a t c h e s on the couch when not in u s e .
T h i s a l s o p r e v e n t s the buckles a n d a t t a c h m e n t s f r o m floating f r e e during
z e r o g. E a c h s t r a p c a n be individually tightened o r loosened by the
c r e w m a n (figure 6-14).
The m a x i m u m f o r c e on the h a r n e s s s t r a p s will be 31 1 5 pounds a t the
c h e s t s . The s t r a p s a r e d a c r o n , 1-718 i n c h e s wide, a n d have a s t r e n g t h of
6000 pounds.

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LAP BELT PLUG-IN F I l l I N C

TAKE-UP REEL CONTROL

F i g u r e 6-1 3 .

SHOULDER STRAP
HAND GRIP

C r e w m a n R e s t r a i n t H a r n e s s Components

The h a r n e s s will be on and locked d u r i n g a l l m a n e u v e r s when g loads


a r e e x p e c t e d s u c h a s launch, delta V, docking, e n t r y , and landing.
S e c u r i n g in the couch p r i o r to i m p a c t will include locking of the foot s t r a p s
in addition to fastening of the h a r n e s s . The h a r n e s s c a n be tightened and
l o o s e n e d r e a d i l y by the a s t r o n a u t .

6.8.1.2

Weightless R e s t r a i n t

To a s s i s t the c r e w in e g r e s s i n g f r o m the couch, five hand s t r a p s a r e


a t t a c h e d behind the MDC ( f i g u r e 6 - 1 5 ) .
When out of the couch, the a s t r o n a u t will r e s t r a i n himself with handholds a n d V e l c r o foot r e s t r a i n t s . P a r t of the a f t bulkhead will be s u r f a c e d
with V e l c r o hook m a t e r i a l . The a s t r o n a u t will w e a r V e l c r o pile m a t e r i a l
on the s o l e s a n d h e e l s of his PGA boots when in the PGA.

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RESTRA I NT

SHOULDER STRAP
RESTRAINT PADS

F i g u r e 6-14.

Restraint H a r n e s s Velcro Restraint Pads

Restraint sandals (figure 6-16) will be worn with the CWG. The
sandals a r e fabricated of a flexible plastic Royalite PR55. Velcro pile
m a t e r i a l is bonded on t h e ball and heel of the sole. The sandal i s held
closed and on the foot by Velcro patches.
T h e r e a r e t h r e e p a i r s of sandals which a r e stowed in the LHEB with
the CWGs and flight coveralls.

6 . 8. 1. 3

Guidance and Navigation Station Restraint.


Two positions m a y be utilized a t the G&N station: standing position
o r center couch G&N position. The a s t r o n a u t will r e s t r a i n himself in the
standing position by fastening h i s r e s t r a i n t sandals t o the aft bulkhead and
using a handhold on the left side of the G&N console.
The astronaut will r e s t r a i n himself in the c e n t e r couch a t the G & N
station by positioning the couch to the 170-degree hip angle and r e s t r a i n i n g
his feet with the couch foot s t r a p s .
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F i g u r e 6-15.
6. 8. 1. 4

CM I n t e r i o r Handgrips

Crewman Sleeping R e s t r a i n t s .

( F i g u r e 6-1 7)

The c r e w m e n sleeping position will be under the left and right couch
with the heads toward the hatch. He will be r e s t r a i n e d i n position by the
c r e w m a n sleeping r e s t r a i n t .
The r e s t r a i n t s ( 2 ) a r e dacron f a b r i c , lightweight, sleeping bags,
64 inches long, with zipper openings f o r the t o r s o and 7-inch d i a m e t e r neck
openings. They a r e supported by two longitudinal s t r a p s that attach to the
LiOH c a n i s t e r s t o r a g e boxes on one end (LEB)and t o the CM inner s t r u c t u r e
a t the other end.
The c r e w m a n w i l l occupy the sleeping bag while wearing h i s CWG and
communications soft hat, o r lay on top i f wearing his PGA. The cobra cable
and "sleep" a d a p t e r w i l l r e m a i n connected. One sleeping r e s t r a i n t will be
stowed in each PGA stowage bag during boost and entry.
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F i g u r e 6- 16.
6.9

Weightless C r e w m a n R e s t r a i n t Sandal

FLIGHT DATA F I L E (GFP).


The flight d a t a file ( f i g u r e 6-18) is a m i s s i o n r e f e r e n c e data file
that i s r e a d i l y available t o the c r e w m a n .
The data m u s t be a c c e s s i b l e t o the c o m m a n d e r and pilot in a
p r e s s u r i z e d s u i t while c o n s t r a i n e d in the c r e w couch. It m u s t be available
to the s e n i o r pilot a t the l o w e r equipment bay.
The flight d a t a file contains c h e c k l i s t s , m a n u a l s , a n d c h a r t s . The
c o m m a n d e r ' s and pilot's data file is stowed in nylon b a g s and the s e n l o r
pilot's i s stowed in a d r a w e r c o n t a i n e r .

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FEATURES
X

I N CWG. ASTRO SLEEPS I N BAG


IN PGA; ASTRO SLEEPS ON BAG
AND USES STRAPS FOR RESTRAINT

TENS IONER

RfH PGA STOW BAG

AFT RING TIE

F i g u r e 6- 17.

6.9. 1

Sleeping P o s i t i o n R e s t r a i n t Configuration

COMMANDER'S FLIGHT DATA F I L E .


The c o m m a n d e r ' s flight data file contains a c o m m a n d e r ' s c h e c k l i s t ,
flight plan, a n d stowage bag. The stowage bag is nylon cloth m a t e r i a l with
pouches t h a t c l o s e and a r e r e t a i n - c l o s e d by V e l c r o . A flap a t the top i s
lined on the r e v e r s e s i d e with V e l c r o attaching i t t o i t s stowage position.
It is stowed on the left g i r t h shelf n e a r the c o m m a n d e r ' s left s h o u l d e r .

6. 9.2

SENIOR P I L O T ' S FLIGHT DATA F I L E .


The s e n i o r p i l o t ' s data file contains a s e n i o r p i l o t ' s c h e c k l i s t ,
m i s s i o n log a n d data, and stowage bag. The stowage bag is the s a m e a s
the c o m m a n d e r ' s except f o r the n o m e n c l a t u r e . It i s stowed on the right
g i r t h shelf n e a r the s e n i o r p i l o t ' s left s h o u l d e r .

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6. 9. 3

PILOT'S FLIGHT DATA FILE.


The p i l o t ' s data file contains a p i l o t ' s c h e c k l i s t , l a n d m a r k m a p s , s t a r
c h a r t s , S / C s y s t e m s data, o r b i t a l m a p , a n d e x p e r i m e n t s c h e c k l i s t . Stowage
is in a f i b e r g l a s s c o n t a i n e r 23 i n c h e s long, 9. 46 i n c h e s wide, and 1. 75 i n c h e s
deep. It h a s a hinged c o v e r t o contain the m a n u a l s when the c o n t a i n e r i s
r e m o v e d f r o m its stowage c o m p a r t m e n t i n LEB. The c o n t a i n e r h a s nylon
ribbon t a b on e a c h e n d t o a i d i n pulling it out of the c o m p a r t m e n t . The
c o m p a r t m e n t h a s a d o o r with a s i m p l e b a r l a t c h to r e s t r a i n the c o n t a i n e r .

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6. 10

CREWMAN IN-FLIGHT TOOL SET AND WORKSHELF ( G F P ) .


The c r e w m a n in-flight tool s e t provides multipurpose tools and attachm e n t s f o r Apollo m i s s i o n activities. The c r e w m a n in-flight tool s e t
(figure 6-19) contains the following:
Torque wrench
Adapter handle
10" d r i v e r
5/32'' s h o r t hex d r i v e r
7/32" hex d r i v e r
4" torque s e t d r i v e r
E m e r g e n c y wrench
2 T-handles
2 end wrenches
20" t e t h e r
D-ring extension handle
Operationally, the tools a r e designated by a l e t t e r (A, B, C, D, etc.).

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F i g u r e 6 - 19.

Crewman In-Flight Tool Set Configuration, Block I

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6. 10.1

TORQUE WRENCH (TOOL A).


The t o r q u e w r e n c h h a s a t o r q u e l i m i t i n g capacity of a p p r o x i m a t e l y
35 to 200 inch-pounds in the clockwise d i r e c t i o n . It h a s a r a t c h e t capability
in the clockwise a n d counterclockwise d i r e c t i o n . The pawl, which
i n d i c a t e s o p e r a t i o n , h a s t h r e e positions which a r e m a r k e d CW, LOCK,
a n d CCW. The m a x i m u m t o r q u e capability in the LOCK position is
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 400 inch-pounds.
The dual driving lug h a s a 7116-inch hex m a l e w r e n c h with a ball-lock
a n d a 5132-inch hex m a l e wrench. The d r i v e lug fits all d r i v e r s . The
pushbutton on top of the shaft c o n t r o l s the ball-lock which locks the d r i v e r s
on. The lug r e a c h e s 2-114 i n c h e s beyond the face of the w r e n c h .
T o r q u e s e t t i n g s of 50, 100, 150, a n d 200 inch-pounds a r e c a l i b r a t e d
and m a r k e d . The setting c a n be s e t by rotating the knob a t the end of the
handle and o b s e r v i n g the b a r in the s l o t on the u n d e r s i d e of the handle.
The following s y m b o l s indicate the t o r q u e values:
=

50
100
h = 150
= 200

+=
6. 1 0 . 2

inch-pounds
inch-pounds
inch-pounds
inch-pounds.

ADAPTER HANDLE (TOOL E ) .


The a d a p t e r handle is a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3. 5 i n c h e s long and 1. 5 i n c h e s
in d i a m e t e r . It h a s a dual driving capability of 7116- and 5132-inch
h e x e s , a n d fits a l l d r i v e r s . A ball detent will assist in maintaining contact
with the d r i v e r s .

6. 10. 3

10-INCH DRIVER (TOOL H).


All d r i v e r s have a 7/16-inch i n t e r n a l hex d r i v e socket. The 10-inch
d r i v e r is 11. 125 inches long with a 10-inch shaft. The shaft end h a s a
5 / 32 -inch hex d r i v e .

6. 1 0 . 4

4-INCH DRIVER (TOOL L ) .


The 4-inch d r i v e r is 5.125 i n c h e s long with a 4-inch hex shaft of
7 I32 -inch.

6. 10. 5

EMERGENCY WRENCH (TOOL B ) .


The e m e r g e n c y w r e n c h is 6 . 2 5 inches long with a 2 . 5 - i n c h d r i v e
shaft. The d r i v e s h a f t h a s two hex d r i v e s : 7116- a n d 5132-inch. It is
capable of applying a t o r q u e of 1475 inch-pounds and i s a backup f o r the
torque wrench. It h a s a b a l l - l o c k device to lock i t i n a d r i v e . It i s
e s s e n t i a l l y a modified Allen head L - w r e n c h .

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6 . 10. 6

'T-HANDLE (TOOL C).


T h e r e a r e two T-handles p e r tool set. The T-handle is 2. 75 inches
long with a n aluminum body. It h a s a 3/8-inch d i a m e t e r ball-lock shaft
with a 5/32-inch hex wrench. T h e r e is a torque break f e a t u r e , c a l i b r a t e d
by a n adjustable s c r e w a t 35*5 inch-pounds, and then sealed. The ball-lock
device is r e l e a s e d by a pushbutton on the top of the handle.

6. 10. 7

END WRENCH (TOOL F) (2).


The adjustable end wrenches a r e a modified c r e s c e n t wrench.
v e r y lightweight, m a d e of aluminum, with a n isotactic foam handle.
j a w s openings width i s from 114 inch t o 1 inch.

6. 10. 8

It is
The

5/32-INCH SHORT DRIVER (TOOL J).


The 5132-inch s h o r t hex d r i v e r i s 3.62 inches long with a 5116-inch
round shaft and a 5132-inch hex drive of 0. 7 inch.

6. 10.9

4-INCH TORQUE SET DRIVER (TOOL R).


The 4-inch torque s e t d r i v e r h a s a No. 1 0 torque s e t on one end and a
5/16-inch d r i v e r on the other end.

6. 10.10

IN-FLIGHT TOOL SET TETHER.


The tool s e t t e t h e r is a 20-inch s t r a p with s n a p s a t each end. Each
tool h a s a t e t h e r ring o r band to which the t e t h e r snap can be attached.

6. 10. 11

D-RING EXTENSION HANDLE (TOOL N).


The D-ring extension handle is a r o d with a T-handle approximately
7 inches long. The rod end h a s a guide point tapering t o a 71 16-inch hex
about a n inch long. E v e r y o t h e r hex s u r f a c e h a s a ball-lock. The T-handle
h a s a pushbutton that c o n t r o l s t h e balls.

6. 10. 1 2

OPERATIONAL USE.
The in-flight tool s e t tools have multiple uses.
m a t r i x table f o r tool usage.

F i g u r e 6 - 2 0 is a

In t h e CM, i t e m s operated o r adjusted by tools w i l l have a s m a l l


s q u a r e placard n e a r b y designating the tool ( A through N and R) and the
torque setting of the torque wrench. If the torque wrench is not used, just
the designating l e t t e r ( 0 . 19-inch high) will be indicated.
The tool s e t is designated t o be used e i t h e r in the s h i r t s l e e v e
environment or the PGA p r e s s u r i z e d status.
6. 10. 13

STOWAGE.

( F i g u r e 6- 19)

The tool s e t tools a r e stowed a t v a r i o u s places. For launch and entry,


s o m e a r e stowed in positions r e a d y for a n emergency. During o r b i t , the
tools a r e stowed in a location that affords e a s y a c c e s s .

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P = PrimaryUse
B = Backup
E = Emergency

Function
I.

e,

(Designator)

a,
d

a
c

G
k

a,

CI

ld

t
3

Environmental Control System


1.

O p e n / c l o s e E C S v a l v e s on w a t e r (315) a n d
0 2 panel (314). (LHEB)

2.

C l o s e w a t e r - glycol a c c u m u l a t o r i s o l a t i o n
v a l v e on p a n e l 312. ( L H E B )

3.

U n l a t c h / l a t c h f a s t e n e r s of ECU panel (313)


o v e r LiOH f i l t e r . ( L H E B )

4. O p e n / c l o s e w a t e r d e l i v e r y d e v i c e v a l v e

(304). ( L H E B )

5.

Tighten fluid a n d g a s l i n e connections.


(LHEB)

6. U n l a t c h / l a t c h f a s t e n e r s of c a b i n a t m o s phere recirc.

7.

I.

screen.

(LHEB)

U n l a t c h / l a t c h f a s t e n e r s ( 3 ) of a c c e s s panel
t o coolant c o n t r o l p a n e l (311). ( L H E B )

G u i d a n c e , Navigation, a n d C o n t r o l S y s t e m
1.

U n l a t c h / l a t c h f a s t e n e r s of "LOOSE P.L\RTS
STOW-AGE" c o v e r f o r G&N h a n d l e s .
(LHFEB)

2.

R / R G & N h a n d l e s ( 2 ) on G & N panel.

3.

R / R r o t a t i o n a l c o n t r o l a d a p t e r on G & N
p a n e l ( 1 05). ( L E B )

3.

R / R o p t i c s panel (104)c o v e r .

F i g u r e 6-20.

(LEB)

(LEB)

C r e w m a n I n - F l i g h t Tool Set U s a g e C h a r t (Sheet 1 of 2 )

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P = PrimaryUse
B = Backup
E = Emergency

Function

C.

(De s i g n a t o r )

5.

Adjust scanning t e l q s c o p e shaft a n d trunnior


axis. (LEB)

6.

W i n d / s e t GMT clock ( p a n e l 306).

7.

R / R s e x t a n t s h o r t a n d long e y e p i e c e f r o m
eyepiece.

8.

R / R scanning t e l e s c o p e s h o r t a n d long e y e piece from eyepiece assembly.

(LHFEB)

Mechanical Systems

1.

Adjust c r e w couch h e a d r e s t .

2.

-4djust couch u p p e r a r m r e s t .

3.

Stow t r a n s l a t i o n a l c o n t r o l a d a p t e r - c e n t e r
couch legrest.

4. Open s i d e c r e w p r e s s u r e ( i n n e r ) hatch f r o m
C /M.

D.

5.

Open s i d e c r e w h e a t s h i e l d / t h e r m a l hatch
from C/M (Emer).

6.

R / R s e a w a t e r a c c e s s tube plug.

7.

Lock/unlock couch f o o t s t r a p s when PCA


pressurized.

8.

T i g h t e n / l o o s e n m i r r o r U-joints.

(LHEB)

Mission Experiments

1.

Lock/unlock s c r e w s ( 2 ) of SCIENT EQUIP


B drawer.
F i g u r e 6-20.

C r e w m a n I n - F l i g h t Tool Set U s a g e C h a r t (Sheet 2 of 2 )

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6.10. 13. 1

I n - F l i g h t T o o l Set Stowage P o u c h a n d T o o l Set D r a w e r .


T h e t o o l s e t pouch is l o c a t e d i n t h e t o o l s e t d r a w e r o n t h e LEB. T h e
w o r k s h e l f i s s t o w e d i n t h e d r a w e r o n t o p of t h e t o o l s e t . T h e following t o o l s
a r e s t o w e d i n t h e pouch.
10" D r i v e r
4" D r i v e r
5 / 3 2 " hex s h o r t d r i v e r
4'' t o r q u e s e t d r i v e r
Adapter handle
2 end w r e n c h e s
Tether
T h e p o u c h is 2 1 . 2 5 i n c h e s long a n d 7 . 5 i n c h e s wide a n d i s m a d e of
g r e e n nylon c l o t h . It h a s a s m a l l p o u c h with a r e t e n t i o n s t r a p f o r e a c h t o o l
a n d i s m a r k e d with t h e t o o l n a m e a n d d e s i g n a t i o n . T h e t o o l s e t pouch i s
h e l d t o t h e d r a w e r b o t t o m by V e l c r o s t r i p s o n t h e u n d e r s i d e . T h e t e t h e r
w i l l be a t t a c h e d t o a d r i v e r t e t h e r r i n g a n d l a i d i n t h e d r a w e r . T h e t o o l s e t
d r a w e r s l i d e s i n a n d o u t o n t r a c k s a n d is h e l d c l o s e d by a l a t c h . In a
c o r n e r of t h e d r a w e r , a p o l y u r e t h a n e b l o c k with a cutout f o r t h e t o r q u e
wrench i s located.

6. 10. 13. 2

M i s c e l l a n e o u s Stowage.
T h e T - h a n d l e s a r e s t o w e d i n t h e ECS p a n e l s at a l l t i m e s when not
in use.
T h e e m e r g e n c y w r e n c h is p l a c e d i n t h e i n n e r h a t c h l a t c h m e c h a n i s m
f o r t h e m i s s i o n . If i t i s n e e d e d , i t c a n be r e m o v e d a n d u s e d .
The D-ring extension handle i s stowed n e a r the light fixture on the
right girth, shelf-accessible to the pilot.

6 . 1 0 . 14

WORKSHELF A S S E M B L Y .

( F i g u r e 6-21)

T h e w o r k s h e l f a s s e m b l y p r o v i d e s a t a b l e f o r food p r e p a r a t i o n a n d
m a p /manual reading.
T h e w o r k s h e l f is of a l u m i n u m s h e e t c o n s t r u c t i o n a p p r o x i m a t e l y
A t e a c h end, t h e r e is a hinged s u p p o r t f r a m e w i t h s l i d e
l a t c h e s . T h e s h e l f h a s two p i v o t s s o t h a t it c a n be folded l e n g t h w i s e ,
m a k i n g s t o r a g e e a s i e r . When s t o r e d , it i s 2 4 . 5 by 6 by 1 i n c h e s .

2 4 by 10. 5 i n c h e s .

T h e w o r k i n g t o p of t h e s h e l f i s s u r f a c e d with V e l c r o hook m a t e r i a l .
I t e m s t h a t w i l l be u s e d i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h t h e s h e l f w i l l be equipped w i t h
Velcro pile m a t e r i a l , facilitating z e r o - g r e s t r a i n t .

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W o r k s h e l f , Block I

Usage.
The w o r k s h e l f i s s t o r e d i n t h e l o w e r e q u i p m e n t bay i n t h e tool s e t
d r a w e r next to t h e flight d a t a file s t o r a g e . To r e m o v e , s l i d e d r a w e r out,
lift, a n d unfold t h e shelf. F l i p t h e s u p p o r t f r a m e s t o t h e e x t e n d e d position
a n d i n s t a l l on t h e l o w e r bulkhead g i r t h s h e l f below the G & N equipment by
slipping t h e p r o n g s into t h e s l o t s . T h e . p r o n g s r e s t on s m a l l pins. L o c k
t h e s h e l f i n by a c t u a t i n g the s l i d e l a t c h o n e a c h s u p p o r t f r a m e . To r e m o v e ,
r e v e r s e t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n p r o c e s s and s t o r e .
The food p a c k a g e s a n d flight d a t a m a n u a l s have p a t c h e s of V e l c r o
pile t o i n t e r f a c e with t h e w o r k s h e l f s u r f a c e .

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6. 1 1

DRINKING WATER SUBSYSTEM. ( F i g u r e 6 - 2 2 )


T h e s o u r c e of cold w a t e r f o r drinking i s the w a t e r c h i l l e r . It i s the
s a m e line that is routed t o t h e cold w a t e r t a p of t h e potable w a t e r tank. The
c r e w m a n drinking w a t e r line is T ' d off, routed through a shut-off valve, to
the w a t e r d i s p e n s e r located beneath the m a i n display panel s t r u c t u r e . It i s
handy t o the left and c e n t e r couch positions.
T h e w a t e r d i s p e n s e r a s s e m b l y c o n s i s t s of a n aluminum mounting
b r a c k e t , a coiled h o s e , a n d a w a t e r d e l i v e r y valve in the f o r m of a pushbutton a c t u a t e d pistol. The p i s t o l i s G F E . It m e t e r s one-half ounce p o r t i o n s
of w a t e r when the pushbutton i s p r e s s e d . An a c c u m u l a t i v e c o u n t e r i s a l s o on
the s i d e . It h a s a s a f e t y pushbutton to p r e v e n t d i s c h a r g e of w a t e r when
p a s s i n g the pistol f r o m one c r e w m a n t o t h e o t h e r . T h e uncoiled h o s e \vi11

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TYGON TUBING

F i g u r e 6-22.

C r e w m a n Water D i s p e n s e r A s s e m b l y

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r e a c h 72 inches. When the p i s t o l i s r e t u r n e d t o the mount, t h e h o s e will
r e - c o i l into the housing. T h e p i s t o l is s t o r e d in the mounting b r a c k e t and
is held i n p l a c e by a r e t a i n e r .
During o r b i t , a n a l t e r n a t e position i s located on t h e MDC.
is held i n p l a c e by V e l c r o t a b s .
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The pistol

FOOD.
T h e food f u r n i s h e s a balanced d i e t of a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2650 c a l o r i e s p e r
day t o e a c h c r e w m e m b e r . T h e a s t r o n a u t ' s daily r e q u i r e m e n t f o r a n e a r t h
o r b i t a l m i s s i o n i s 2650 c a l o r i e s . H i s daily intake will be 1 . 2 pounds of
food, 6 pounds of w a t e r , and 2 pounds of oxygen. He will give off about
2 . 2 pounds of COz.
The food is in many f o r m s s u c h as dehydrated, f r e e z e - d r y , and bulk.
It c o n s i s t s m a i n l y of a highly n u t r i t i o u s and c o n c e n t r a t e d food. The food i s
packaged i n p l a s t i c bags o f a s p e c i a l design to allow food to be vacuum
packaged. The food bag h a s a one-way poppet valve through which the
potable w a t e r supply nozzle is i n s e r t e d . The bag h a s a n o t h e r valve through
which the food p a s s e s . The food bags a r e packaged in aluminum foilbacked p l a s t i c bags to m a k e one m e a l f o r e a c h a s t r o n a u t . B r e a k f a s t ,
lunch, a n d s n a c k s will be r e c y c l e d e v e r y 4 days during the m i s s i o n a n d the
d i n n e r e v e r y 8 days. The bags have r e d , white, and blue dots to identify
t h e m f o r t h e individual c r e w m a n .

6. 1 2 . 1

USE.
T h e f r e e z e - d r y food is r e c o n s t i t u t e d b y adding hot o r cold w a t e r
through a one-way v a l v e on t h e food bag neck. It i s then kneaded by hand
f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 m i n u t e s . When t h e food is reconstituted, t h e neck i s
cut o r t o r n off and placed in the mouth. A squeeze on the bag f o r c e s food
into t h e mouth. When finished, a g e r m i c i d e tablet, attached t o t h e bag, is
slipped t h r o u g h t h e mouth p i e c e , a n ounce of w a t e r added, and the bag shook.
The g e r m i c i d e will p r e v e n t f e r m e n t a t i o n and g a s . The bag is then rolled a s
small a s p o s s i b l e and r e t u r n e d t o t h e food stowage d r a w e r .

6. 12. 2

STOWAGE.
Food is stowed in t h r e e a r e a s : t h e food stowage c o m p a r t m e n t in the
l o w e r equipment bay ( L E B ) on t h e left hand s i d e , the a u x i l i a r y food c o m p a r t m e n t in t h e C / U - h a n d equipment bay ( R H E B ) , and the food stowage
c o m p a r t m e n t in the left-hand equipment bay (LHEB). Combined, they
o f f e r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 6 , 0 0 6 cubic inches of food s t o r a g e volume.

6. 12. 2. 1

L E B F o o d Stowaee C o m p a r t m e n t .
The food stowage c o m p a r t m e n t is s t r u c t u r a l l y s e p a r a t e from the CM
s u p p o r t s t r u c t u r e a n d contains five bins a n d five d r a w e r s . T h e combined
d r a w e r v o l u m e is a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3725 cubic i n c h e s . The c o m p a r t m e n t i s 2 3
i n c h e s high, 20 i n c h e s wide, 23 i n c h e s deep, a n d i s c o n s t r u c t e d a s a unit.
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The top, bottom, right s i d e , and s h e l v e s a r e 0 . 2 5 - i n c h honeycombed
a l u m i n u m sandwich. The left s i d e i s s h e e t a l u m i n u m 0.063-inch thick. The
r e t a i n e r d o o r s a r e a l u m i n u m s h e e t and hinged at t h e bottom. The d o o r s a r e
latched a t the top with l a t c h b o l t s that pin into the s i d e s u p p o r t s t r u c t u r e .
The food stowage d r a w e r s a r e c o n s t r u c t e d of 0.020-inch-thick
f i b e r g l a s s : t h e l a r g e s t weighs about 26 ounces. The end t o be opened h a s a
net c l o s u r e held in p l a c e b y V e l c r o providing e a s y a c c e s s when the door is
opened.

6. 1 2 . 2 . 2

RHEB Auxiliarv Food ComDartment D r a w e r .


T h e a u x i l i a r y food c o m p a r t m e n t d r a w e r i s s e p a r a t e f r o m the food
stowage c o m p a r t m e n t and i s located on the right-hand equipment bay. The
volume i s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1000 cubic inches and i t s d i m e n s i o n s a r e 29 i n c h e s
long, 10 i n c h e s high, and 10 inches deep.
T h e a u x i l i a r y food c o m p a r t m e n t d r a w e r i s a 3 - p l y , f i b e r g l a s s box
0 . 0 3 0 i n c h e s thick. The f r o n t h a s a n e t c l o s u r e hinged a t the bottom and
attached a t t h e top by Velcro. It i s supported s t r u c t u r a l l y on a n a l u m i n u m
shelf and two s h e e t a l u m i n u m s t o p s in t h e Z - Z direction. I t s r e a r s i d e
f i t s a g a i n s t the i n n e r s t r u c t u r e face s h e e t . An a l u m i n u m d o o r holds the
d r a w e r in and g i v e s s t r u c t u r a l support.

6. 1 2 . 2 . 3

LHEB Food Stowaee C o m p a r t m e n t


The LHEB food stowage c o m p a r t m e n t has a volume of I 2 8 1 cubic
inches. The food stowage d r a w e r is a f i b e r g l a s s d r a w e r s i m i l a r in
c o n s t r u c t i o n to the o t h e r food d r a w e r s , with a net c l o s u r e o n the f r o n t .
d r a w e r r e s t s in the s t r u c t u r e and i s held in place by a sliding d o o r .

6. 13

The

PERSONAL HYGIENE ( G F P ) . ( F i g u r e 6-23)


P e r s o n a l hygiene i t e m s c o n s i s t of a n o r a l hygiene a s s e m b l y containing
a toothbrush a n d ingestible gum, wet and d r y cleaning c l o t h s , and towels.

6 . 13. 1

CLE.4NSING 3F T E E T H

ORAL HYGIENE ASSEMBLY.

An effective method of cleansing t e e t h i s T r i d e n t b r a n d chewing gum. It


i s chewed and then swallowed. One s t i c k i s u s e d a f t e r e a c h of four m e a l s
p e r day. .i s t i c k i s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 by 718 inch. To m a i n t a i n healthy
g u m s , a toothbrush for m a s s a g i n g by brushing i s u s e d . The b r u s h a l s o h a s
a r u b b e r prong on the handle f o r dislodging food p a r t i c l e s .
T h e s e i t e m s a r e packaged i n a o n e - m a n module t o be u s e d for a 14-day
period. The module contains one t o o t h b r u s h a n d 2 8 p a c k s of gum. In e a c h
pack, t h e r e a r e two s t i c k s giving a total of 5 6 s t i c k s p e r a s t r o n a u t . T h e
module i s s t o r e d in the f i r s t days food s t o r a g e d r a w e r t o be u s e d for the
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GUM PACK

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F i g u r e 6-23.

6. 13. 2

P e r s o n a l Hygiene I t e m s

WET CLEANSING CLOTH.


Wet c l e a n s i n g c l o t h s will be u s e d f o r p o s t - m e a l a n d post-defecation
hygiene. The c l o t h s a r e 4 by 4 i n c h e s folded into a 2-inch s q u a r e and sealed
in p l a s t i c . They a r e s a t u r a t e d with a g e r m i c i d e and w a t e r . T h e c l o t h s f o r
p o s t - m e a l c l e a n s i n g a r e s t o r e d , along with the d r y c l e a n s i n g cloth, in the
food p a c k a g e s f o r e a s y a c c e s s i b i l i t y . The post-defecation c l e a n s i n g cloths
( 6 2 or m o r e ) a r e located i n a sanitation supply stowage box.

6. 13. 3

D R Y CLE.4NING CLOTH.
T h e d r y cleaning c l o t h s will be a l t e r n a t e d with the wet c l e a n s i n g cloths
f o r p o s t - m e a l cleanup. They a r e t h e s a m e s i z e and t e x t u r e ; however, they
do not contain w a t e r and a g e r m i c i d e . They a r e a l s o packaged with the food.
T h e r e a r e 168 wet a n d d r y c l e a n s i n g c l o t h s t o be placed in the food packages.

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6. 13. 4

TO WE LS.
T h e t o w e l s will be u s e d f o r utility p u r p o s e s . T h e r e a r e 2 1 , e a c h
1 2 by 12 i n c h e s , and packaged i n 3 p l a s t i c bags. One bag i s stowed on the
left couch, and two b a g s a r e stowed i n the RHEB.

6. 13. 5

TISSUE DISPENSERS.
T h e cleansing t i s s u e s will a l s o b e used f o r defecation cleanup and
utility u s e . T h e r e a r e nine t i s s u e d i s p e n s e r s , seven a r e located on the
b a c k of the c e n t e r couch, and two in o t h e r a r e a s . They a r e mounted with
Velcro.

6. 14

MEDICAL S U P P L I E S ( G F P ) .
The m e d i c a l equipment i s used f o r the following:
0
0

Monitor c u r r e n t physiological condition of the c r e w m e n .


F u r n i s h m e d i c a l supplies f o r t r e a t m e n t of c r e w m a n in-flight m e d i c a l
emergencies.

The m e d i c a l equipment is subdivided into two functional types:


m o n i t o r i n g equipment and e m e r g e n c y m e d i c a l equipment. The monitoring
equipment includes t h e clinical physiological m o n i t o r i n g i n s t r u m e n t s e t ,
personal biomedical s e n s o r s instrument assembly, biomedical preamplifier
i n s t r u m e n t a s s e m b l y , and the p e r s o n a l radiation d o s i m e t e r s . T h e r e i s
a l s o a b i o i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n a c c e s s o r i e s kit f o r s p a r e s . The e m e r g e n c y
m e d i c a l equipment i s t h e e m e r g e n c y m e d i c a l kit.

6. 14. 1

iMONITORING EQUIPMENT.

6. 14. 1. 1

C l i n i c a l Physiological Monitoring I n s t r u m e n t Set.


T h e r e i s a r e q u i r e m e n t f o r p e r i o d i c m e a s u r e m e n t s of body t e m p e r a t u r e , blood p r e s s u r e , h e a r t b e a t r a t e , and r e s p i r a t o r y r a t e t o b e logged
by the c r e w m a n . T h i s s e t of i n s t r u m e n t s will a c c o m p l i s h t h e m e a s u r e m e n t s . The i n s t r u m e n t s include the following:
0
0

Individual t h e r m o m e t e r s f o r body t e m p e r a t u r e m e a s u r e m e n t s
.Aneroid s p h y g m o m a n o m e t e r for m e a s u r i n g blood p r e s s u r e
Stethoscope for h e a r t beat m e a s u r e m e n t .

The physiological m o n i t o r i n g s e t is s t o r e d in the f o r w a r d m e d i c a l


c o m p a r t m e n t of the LEB.

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Personal Biomedical Sensors Instrument Assembly.


Constant m o n i t o r i n g of the h e a r t b e a t and r e s p i r a t i o n i s r e q u i r e d . The
s e n s o r s a s s e m b l y a u t o m a t i c a l l y and continually s e n s e s t h e s e functions when
t h e m a i n d i s p l a y panel switch i s positioned t o the c r e w m a n t o be monitored.
T h e p e r s o n a l b i o m e d i c a l s e n s o r s i n s t r u m e n t a s s e m b l y c o n s i s t s of t h e
following:
0
0

Electrodes (silver silver chloride), 4 or m o r e


A c c e s s o r i e s , s u c h a s p a s t e a n d application tape.
T h e s e n s o r s will be u s e d to gain t h e following:

0
0

2 electrocardiographs (ECG)
Respiration rate,

The s e n s o r , a s s e m b l i e s a r e a t t a c h e d t o t h e body of the a s t r o n a u t a t


a r e a s of s p a r s e m u s c l e s ( t o r e d u c e a r t i f a c t level) by u s e of p a s t e and t a p e ,
and r e m a i n throughout the m i s s i o n .

6. 14. 1. 3

B i o m e d i c a l Pr e a m plifie r I n s t r u m ent -4s s e m bly

B e c a u s e of t h e i r weak magnitude, the s e n s o r s i g n a l s have t o be


amplified b e f o r e being t e l e m e t e r e d . T h i s function i s p e r f o r m e d by t h e
p r e a m p l i f i e r s ( o r s i g n a l c o n d i t i o n e r s ) . The p r e a m p l i f i e r s a r e about t h e
s i z e of a c i g a r e t t e pack and weigh about 100 g r a m s . They o p e r a t e on a
s o u r c e voltage of 16.8 v o l t s , t h e r e f o r e one d c - d c c o n v e r t e r , T h e r e a r e
t h r e e p r e a m p l i f i e r s which a r e to be u s e d for thc following m e a s u r e m e n t s :
i E C G No. 1
0 ECG No. 2 o r phonocardiograph ( u s e s same p r e a m p l i f i e r )
0 Respi,ration r a t e

The p r e a m p l i f i e r s fit into pockets in the constant w e a r g a r m e n t ,


c i r c u m f e r e n t i a l l y around the s t o m a c h d i a p h r a g m . W i r e l e a d s connect to
t h e s e n s o r s , which a c t as e l e c t r o d e s . The s e n s o r s a c t a s an e l e c t r o d e
f o r one o r m o r e p r e a m p l i f i e r s . The d i f f e r e n c e of r e s i s t a n c e between two
e l e c t r o d e s i s m e a s u r e d . Muscle activity ( b r e a t h i n g ) c h a n g e s the skin
r e s i s t a n c e and t h i s change i s m e a s u r e d and s e n t t o the t e l e m e t r y equipment.
One e l e c t r o d e o r s e n s o r can b e w i r e d to m o r e than one lead f o r a
p r e a m p l i f i e r . E a c h p r e a m p l i f i e r will have a lead ( t o a n umbilical) t e r m i nating with a c o n n e c t o r . The c o n n e c t o r s will plug into a l a r g e r common
umbilical.

6. 14. 1 . 4

B i o i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n A c c e s s o r i e s Kit.
A kit of s p a r e s and p o s s i b l e u s e f o r additional scientific e x p e r i m e n t s
will b e located in t h e right-hand equipment bay on the kick ring adjacent
t o the L E B . The kit will have 3 5 s e n s o r s , 50 m i c r o p o r e d i s c s , 8 wet wipe
t o w e l s , and 1 tube of e l e c t r o l y t e p a s t e .

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Mission

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6. 14. 1 . 5

P e r s o n a l Radiation D o s i m e t e r s .
T h e c r e w will w e a r f i v e p a s s i v e d o s i m e t e r s in t h e f o r m of f i l m p a c k s
in t h e CWG. One c r e w m a n will a l s o w e a r a n ionization c h a m b e r of t h e
a c t i v e type in h i s CWG. P e r s o n a l d o s i m e t e r i n f o r m a t i o n will not b e
telemetered.

6. 1 4 . 2

MEDICAL KIT ( G F P ) .
The m e d i c a l s u p p l i e s a r e contained in o r a l d r u g s , i n j e c t a b l e d r u g s ,
d r e s s i n g s , t o p i c a l a g e n t s , and an i n h a l e r . The content of t h e m e d i c a l
kit i s a s iollows:
Oral Drugs

Drug

Use

No. of T a b s

Bismuth subcarbonate

F e v e r , pain r e d u c e r

24

D a r v o n compound 65

F e v e r , pain r e d u c e r

12

Globaline

S u p p r e s s e s infection
of gastro-inte s t i n a l
system

50

Tigan, Bonodoxin, o r
Marezine

Anti-nauseant
( 6- m a n d a y t r e a t m e n t )

24

Dexedrine

Stimulant

12

Acromycin (250 m g )

24

E l e c t i v e m e d i c at ion

Drug

Use

No. of Units

Morphine Sulphate
Demerol

Pain killer

Tigan,
Bonodoxin, o r
M a r e zine

Anti -nau s e a n t

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B a s i c Date

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Dressings
It em

Qty Reqd

E l a s t i c bandage o r c o m p r e s s (3" x 60")


Bandaids (1" x 3")

Item

2
12

Use

G e n e r a l p u r p o s e ointment,
antibiotic

Qty Reqd

2 (1/2

Skin i r r i t a t i o n s

02.

tubes)
A n t i - n a s a l congestant

Benzedrex inhaler

6. 14. 2 . 1
T h e m e d i c a l kit i s in a single package, a c c e s s i b l e a t a l l t i m e s during
t h e m i s s i o n . The package is a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 by 5- 1 1 2 by 4 i n c h e s and
weighs 2 . 1 pounds.

6. 1 4 . 2 . 2

Storage.

(Figure 6-24)

T h e m e d i c a l kit will b e stowed on the b a c k of t h e l e f t couch l o w e r l e g


support

6. 14. 2 . 3

Medical Kit Additional Usage.


In the event t h e a s t r o n a u t s h a v e to evacuate t h e command module
d u r i n g t h e r e c o v e r y p h a s e , t h e m e d i c a l kit will b e detached f r o m the couch
and c a r r i e d b y a n a s t r o n a u t .

6. 15

SURVIVAL KIT ( G F P ) .
T h e r e a r e two s u r v i v a l k i t s with t h r e e p a c k a g e s in each. One
package contains t h r e e r a f t s ; the o t h e r package contains w a t e r and m i s c e l l a n e o u s s u r v i v a l equipment. T h e y a r e r e a d i l y a c c e s s i b l e f r o m the
right-hand f o r w a r d equipment bay by the right-hand s e a t occupant. The k i t s
and c o n t a i n e r s weigh a p p r o x i m a t e l y 70 pounds. In addition t o the s u r v i v a l
k i t , a s e a w a t e r p u m p is provided. The pump i s used a f t e r splashdown if
the c r e w r e q u i r e s w a t e r and the onboard supply is exhausted.

6 . 15. 1

STOWAGE.
T h e k i t s and t h e s e a w a t e r p u m p a r e stowed in t h e right-hand f o r w a r d
equipment bay. They a r e i n s e r t e d into t h e s t r u c t u r a l f r a m e w o r k f r o m the
bottom and held in p l a c e b y a q u i c k - r e l e a s e b a r r e t a i n e r .

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M i s s ion

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Change Date

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C L I N I C A L MONITORING SET

BIOMED INSTRUMENTATION
\ACCESSORIES
KIT

M ICROPORE
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WET W I P E
CLOTHS

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1

F i g u r e 6-24.

M e d i c a l Supplies and E q u i p m e n t C / M L o c a t i o n s

Container

0.90 cubic f e e t
0 . 8 5 cubic f e e t

5 pounds
4 . 2 5 pounds

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B a s i c Date l 2

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No. 1
No. 2

blission

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PASTE

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6. 15. 2

SURVIVAL KIT CONTAINER OPERATION.


After impact, and i f the CM is damaged or sinking, it h a s been d e t e r mined by the c r e w c o m m a n d e r t o evacuate, the pilot will r e l e a s e the survival
c o n t a i n e r s by pulling a ring on t h e b a r r e t a i n e r . He will hand a container to
each of the other a s t r o n a u t s . Two a s t r o n a u t s m u s t r e t r i e v e t h e flight data
m i s s i o n logs. The side hatch is removed and the a s t r o n a u t s e n t e r the water.
In the w a t e r , container top is removed by ( 1 ) pulling hinge pin completely out
and discarding and ( 2 ) rotating top against breakaway hinge until i t falls off.
Reach inside, pull out contents, activate the one-man raft and c l i m b aboard.

6. 15. 3

CONTENTS O F THE SURVIVAL KITS.

( F i g u r e 6-25)

Container No. 1 contains two cloth pouches. O n e pouch contains t h r e e


aluminum c o n t a i n e r s , each with 5 inches of water. The second pouch contains the following:
Survival radio with b a t t e r y
Survival radio battery
2 combination survival lights
3 survival glasses
2 survival knives
2 desalting k i t s with 16 tablets

cs- 70000
F i g u r e 6-25.

Apollo Survival Kit and Components, Block I


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C o n t a i n e r No. 2 c o n t a i n s o n e pouch with t h r e e o n e - m a n l i f e r a f t s
t e t h e r e d t o g e t h e r with 25-foot t e t h e r s . T h e p o u c h e s o p e n by u s e of z i p p e r s
a n d h a v e l a c i n g s o n t h e bottom t o a d j u s t t h e f i t .
6. 15. 4

DESCRIPTION AND USE O F SURVIVAL K I T COMPONENTS.

6. 15. 4. 1

Lifer aft s

T h e l i f e r a f t s a r e of l i g h t w e i g h t n y l o n o r m y l a r a n d i n f l a t e d w i t h COz.
E a c h h a s a s e a a n c h o r , s p o n g e pad, s u n bonnet, t e t h e r , a n d s e a dye m a r k e r .
6. 15. 4. 2

Beacon/ T r a n s c e i v e r .
T h e UHF b e a c o n / t r a n s c e i v e r is a h a n d - h e l d , b a t t e r y - p o w e r e d r a d i o ,
f i x e d - t u n e d t o a V H F f r e q u e n c y of 2 4 3 m c a n d m a n u f a c t u r e d by S p e r r y
P h o e n i x C o m p a n y . T h e r a d i o c o n s i s t s of a r e c e i v e r - t r a n s m i t t e r a s s e m b l y ,
a b a t t e r y p a c k a s s e m b l y , a n d a q u a r t e r - w a v e a n t e n n a ( f i g u r e 6-26). T h e
r e c e i v e r - t r a n s m i t t e r a s s e m b l y a n d b a t t e r y pack a s s e m b l y m a t e t o f o r m a
w a t e r t i g h t u n i t m e a s u r i n g 8 by 4-112 by 3 i n c h e s . T h e a n t e n n a i s a n 1 1 - 1 / 2 inch-long tapered, flexible s t e e l tape, terminating i n a coaxial R F connector,
a n d is n o r m a l l y s t o r e d i n a r e t a i n i n g s p o o l a n d c l i p on t o p of t h e r a d i o u n i t .
T h e r a d i o i s c a p a b l e of l i n e - o f - s i g h t o p e r a t i o n i n e i t h e r of two m o d e s
( b e a c o n o r v o i c e ) t h r o u g h u s e of e i t h e r its own a n t e n n a o r a s u i t a b l e

ANTENNA 51
BATTERY RETAINER SCREW

SELECTOR GUARD
MODE SELECTOR

F i g u r e 6-26.

S u r v i v a l B e a c o n / T r a n s c e i v e r Radio

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connected r e m o t e antenna. T h e t r a n s m i t t e r output i s p r o t e c t e d a g a i n s t


d a m a g e while o p e r a t i n g due t o a c c i d e n t a l shorting of the antenna o r
s u b m e r g e n c e of t h e unit in salt w a t e r . In t h e beacon m o d e , t h e t r a n s m i t t e r
o p e r a t e s unattended, f o r p e r i o d s up t o 24 h o u r s , to t r a n s m i t a n i n t e r r u p t e d
1000 c p s t o n e , amplitude-modulated 25 p e r c e n t on t h e 243 mc R F carrier.
In t h e v o i c e m o d e , t h e r a d i o p r o v i d e s two-way AM voice communication
t h r o u g h u s e of a n i n t e g r a l s p e a k e r - m i c r o p h o n e and push-to-talk switch.
An e x t r a b a t t e r y i s included in the pouch.
The following is a s u m m a t i o n of t h e o p e r a t i n g c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s :
~~

Voice Mode

Beacon Mode

w a t t s into
a 50-ohm
r e s i s t i v e load

2 w a t t s into a
50-ohm r e s i s t i v e
load

Frequency

243 m c c a r r i e r .
300 t o 3000 c p s
v o i c e signal

243-mc c a r r i e r ,
1000 - c p s signal

Modulation

90 - p e r c e n t
maximum

25 percent

Duty c y c l e

Continuous when
PUSH - T 0TALK switch i s
p r essed

2 s e c o n d s on
3 s e c o n d s off

Receiver sensitivity

10 db signal
plus noise-ton o i s e r a t i o with
7.5 m i c r o v o l t s
s i g n a l on antenna

C h a r a c t e r istic
A v e r a g e power output

6. 15. 4. 3

. 1.2

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S u r v i v a l Lights ( 2 ) .
T h e s u r v i v a l light is a t h r e e units, in one device a s i t contains t h r e e
c o m p a r t m e n t s . The whole device is waterproof. T h e c o n t r o l s f o r the light
a r e on t h e bottom.
The f i r s t unit i s a flashlight. T h e second unit i s a s t r o b e light f o r
night signaling. The t h i r d unit i s a waterproof c o m p a r t m e n t containing a
f i s h hook a n d l i n e , a "sparky" k i t ( s t r i k e r a n d pith b a l l s ) , needle and t h r e a d ,
and whistle. The top o f . t h e unit is a c o m p a s s and on one s i d e is a signal
m i r r o r t h a t folds flat t o the c a s e .

6. 15. 4. 4

Survival G l a s s e s ( 3 ) .
F o r p r o t e c t i o n of the e y e s a g a i n s t the s u n a n d g l a r e , t h r e e s u r v i v a l
g l a s s e s a r e included. They a r e a p o l a r i z e d p l a s t i c s h e e t with S i e r r a Coat
111, a gold coating t h a t r e f l e c t s h e a t a n d r a d i o waves.

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6. 15. 4. 5

Survival Knives ( 2 ) .
The survival knives a r e protected with a cloth sheath.
v e r y thin with r a z o r edges. The back edge i s a saw.

6. 15. 4. 6

The knives a r e

Water Cans l.3 ),.


One pouch contains t h r e e aluminum water c a n s , one for each crewman.
The cans have a drinking valve and hold 5 pounds of water.

6. 15. 4. 7

Desalting Kits ( 2 ) Plus Tablets (16).


The desalting k i t s a r e plastic bags with a filter a t the bottom. Approximately one pint of water i s put in the bag and one tablet added. The w a t e r
i s desalted a f t e r approximately one hour.

6. 15. 4. 8

Emergency Medical Survival Kit.

In the event the medical kit cannot be r e t r i e v e d before e g r e s s , a n


emergency medical survival kit i s in the survival kit. It contains 6 banda i d s , 6 i n j e c t o r s , 30 t a b l e t s , and one tube of a l l purpose ointment.
SEA WATER PUMP (CFE).

6. 15. 5

(Figure 6-27)

The pump a s s e m b l y contains a n intake check valve, a discharge check


valve, and a 3-inch-diameter bellows, which i s operated by m e a n s of a
fingerhold and extends 1 - 1 / 8 inches from a 2/5-inch c o m p r e s s e d thickness.

III5CHARC.F VALVE

DISCHARGE
HOSE

BELLOWS

FINGER HOLD

ADAPTER

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F i g u r e 6-27.

Sea Water P u m p

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Basic Date

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A 10-foot-long p l a s t i c h o s e , fitted with a guide plug and a n a d a p t e r , is

a t t a c h e d to t h e intake v a l v e ; a 1-foot-long h o s e i s attached to the d i s c h a r g e


valve. T o u s e the pump, the plug is r e m o v e d from t h e s t e a m vent hose
l o c a t e d j u s t f o r w a r d of the aft bulkhead i n t h e LHEB; the a d a p t e r on the
intake h o s e is t h r e a d e d into the b o s s ; and the p e r f o r a t e d end of the intake
h o s e i s fed t h r o u g h t h e guide plug into the s t e a m vent, along t h e vent about
5 feet t o t h e vent outlet, a n d through t h e outlet into the s e a . The guide plug
is t h e n tightened into the a d a p t e r t o f o r m a seal a r o u n d the hose, and the
bellows is extended and c o m p r e s s e d t o pump w a t e r f r o m t h e s h o r t d i s c h a r g e
h o s e into t h e d e s a l t i n g kit bag. The p u m p is packaged in a s e m i f l e x i b l e
p l a s t i c c o n t a i n e r a n d stowed on the backside of the RH couch position
legrest.

6. 16

S T O W AGE.

The n u m e r o u s a c t i v i t i e s of the c r e w m a k e housekeeping v e r y i m p o r tant. A l l l o o s e equipment m u s t be stowed d u r i n g launch and boost. P r i o r to


e n t r y , l o o s e equipment m u s t be stowed f o r e n t r y and landing. F i g u r e 6-28
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STOWAGE

Mission

B a s i c Date

12 NOv 1966

E013ML131-

Change D a t e

page

6-5116-52

SMZA - 0 3 -SCO 12
A P O L L O OPERATIONS HANDBOOK
SYSTEM SCHEMATICS

SECTION 7
SYSTEM SCHEMATlCS

NOTE This s e c t i o n will contain a brief d e s c r i p t i o n of


e a c h s y s t e m , utilizing c h a r t s , flow d i a g r a m s , and
s c h e m a t i c s . Information f o r t h i s section will be
provided a t a l a t e r date by MSC.

SYSTEM SCHEMATICS
Mission

B a s i c Date

l2

1966

Change Date

page 7 - 1 1 7 - 2

SMZA-03-SCO 1 2

A P O L L O O P E R A T I O N S HANDBOOK

Sections 8 through 11 will b e submitted a t a later d a t e .

blission

B a s i c Date

l 2 Nov 1966

Change Date

Page

8-118-2

SMZA - 0 3 - S C O 12
A P O L L O O P E R A T I O N S HANDBOOK

APPENDIX A

A P P E N D I X -4
SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

AB
A/C
ACCEL
-4CCUM
.4CE
ACK
A D.4
ADAP
A DJ
AESB
AF
-4F
-4GAA
AGC

AGC
AGCU
-.\M
.AMPL
-4MS
ANAL
.4NLG
ANT
.A S D
.ASD
A SI

.lS/GPI

XTT
XTT
.AUTO
AUX
.4vc

BAT
BCD

A f t bulkhead
Audio c e n t e r
Acc ele rom e t er
-4ccumulator
Acceptance checkout
equipment
Acknowledge
-4ngular differentiating
accelerometer
Adapter
Adjust
Aft equipment s t o r a g e
bay
Audio f r e q u e n c y
A t m o s p h e r i c flight
Attitude g y r o a c c e l e r o m eter assembly
Apollo g u i d a n c e
compute r
Automatic gain control
-4ttitude g y r o c o u p l i n g
uhit
Amplitude modulation
Amplifier
Apollo m i s s i o n s i m u l a t o r
Analyzer
Analog
Antenna
.4pollo s t a n d a r d
detonator
Astrosextant door
.4pollo s t a n d a r d i n i t i a t o r
Attitude s e t / g i m b a l
position indicator
-4t t enu at o r
Attitude
-4utomatic
Auxiliary
Automatic volume
control
Battery
Binary coded decimal

BCN
BECO
BIOME D
B LW R
BMAG

Beacon
B o o s t e r e n g i n e cutoff
Biomedical
Blower
Body -m o u n t e d a t t i t u d e

BPC
bPS
Btu
BUR
BURR
BURP
BURY

SY l-0
Boost protective cover
Bits per second
B r i t i s h t h e r m a l unit
Backup r a t e
Backup r a t e roll
Backup r a t e pitch
B a c k u p r a t e yaw

C-4 (OH)2
CAUT/WARN
cb
cc
CCW
CDU
CF
CFE
c fm
CG
CHGR
CIR & S E P

C/M
CMD
C f b l RCS

c 0 .A s
COMP
COMP
COMPR
COND
COND
CONT
co2
CPC

Calcium hydroxide
C a u t i o n a n d nvarning
Circuit breaker
Cubic c e n t i m e t e r
Counterclockwise
Coupling d i s p l a y u n i t
C o a s t i n g flight
Contractor -furnished
equipment
Cubic feet p e r minute
C e n t e r of g r a v i t y
Charger
H2 c i r c u l a t i o n , Lvater
separation cent r i iuge ,
and g l y c o l c i r c u l a t i o n
Command module
C om m a n d
Command module r e a c tion control system
C r e w m a n optical alignment sight
Com p r e s s o r
C om put in g
Compressor
Condenser
Conditioner
Control
C a r b o n dioxide
Coldplate c l a m p

SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

Mission

B a s i c Date l 2

1966

Change Date

P a g e -4-1

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