DAISS Flashcards
What does DAISS stand for?
Digital Airborne Intercommunications and Switching Set
What is the function of DAISS?
audio and data interface for onboard, air-to-air, and air-to-ground communications
Where are the Electrical Interface Units (EIUs) located and how many are there?
5 total
4 in C1 cabinet
1 in P20 Bay 6
What are the power requirements for the Electrical Interface Units (EIUs)?
28 VDC from RED EIU 1, 2, 3, & 4 on E42-1
28 VDC from RED EIU No. 5 on P20 Distr
What is the function of the Electrical Interface Units (EIUs)?
provide an interface between DAISS and aircraft equipment: Radio, Cryptic, Data, Power Amplifier (PA)
secure communications
Where are the Attendant Control Units (ACUs) located and how many are there?
C1 cabinet
2 total
What are the power requirements for the Attendant Control Units (ACUs)?
115 VAC 400 Hz from DAISS ACU 1 & 2 on E42-1
28 VDC from ACU 1 & 2 on E42-1
What is the function of the Attendant Control Units (ACUs)?
provide all control function of the DAISS; op programs; BIT
What happens if an Attendant Control Unit (ACU) fails?
automatically switches to the alternate ACU
Where are the Transmultiplexers (XMUXs) located and how many are there?
3 total
C1 cabinet
What are the power requirements for the Transmultiplexers (XMUXs)?
115 VAC 400 Hz from DAISS MUX 1, 2, & 3 on E42-1
What is the function of the Transmultiplexers (XMUXs)?
creates 15 channels out of 1 frequency input;
combines 15 channels into 1 frequency output;
interface between DAISS and Frequency Division Multiplex (FDM)
Where are the Status Display Units (SDUs) located and how many are there?
2 total
P30 Bay 2; ACO station
What are the power requirements for the Status Display Units (SDUs)?
28 VDC from DAISS 1 & 2 on E 42-1
What is the function of the Status Display Units (SDUs)?
provide operator interface for administrative and maintenance functions
Where are the Subscriber Station Units (SSUs) located and how many are there?
10 total
P30 Bay 2; ACO station; 6 in Battlestaff area;
2 in fwd Crew Rest area