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MCS Flashcards

1
Q

What is the function of the Mission Computer System (MCS)?

A

receive, identify, store, classify, edit, and route messages for transmission

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2
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Where are the MCS Processor Units located?

A

C4 Cabinet

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3
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What are the power requirements for the MCS Processor Units?

A

115 VAC 400 Hz from MCS PROC 1 & PROC 2 c/b on E905

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4
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What is the function of the MCS Processor Units?

A

receive, store, and transmit messages to and from the external communications devices, either automatically or on operator command

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5
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What is the operating temperature range for the communications equipment?

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-4 to 158 degrees F

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6
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Where are the Mass Storage Units (MSU) located?

A

within each MCS Processor Unit in the C4

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7
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What are the power requirements for the MSUs?

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receives operating voltages from its respective Processor Unit

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8
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What is the function of the MSU Hard Drive?

A

contain the MCS operating system, application programs, and the mission database, including message templates for misssion-specific message formats

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9
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What is the function of the MSU CD-RW Drive?

A

upload and download mission data and audit logs

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10
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Where are the MCS Display Keyboard Units (DKU) located?

A

P20 Bays 2 & 3

P30 Bay 4

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11
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What are the power requirements for the DKUs?

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115 VAC 400 Hz from DISPL 1 & DISPL 2 on P20-2, and DISPL 3 on P30-2

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What is the function of the DKUs?

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to serve as the primary means for an operator to visually interface with the MCS

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13
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Where are the Thermal Printers located?

A

P20 Bay 1

Right-hand Battlestaff console

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14
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What are the power requirements for the Thermal Printers?

A

115 VAC 400 Hz from MCS PTR on P20-1, and MCS PTR 2 on E903

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15
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What is the function of the Thermal Printers?

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to provide a means of making hard copies of messages, logs, mission reports, and other information

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16
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When is data sent to the Thermal Printer?

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only upon request from the operator

17
Q

Where are the Processor Control Panels located?

A

P20 Bay 2

18
Q

What are the power requirements for the Processor Control Panels?

A

5 VDC from its respective Processor Unit

19
Q

What is the function of the Processor Control Panels?

A

to provide reset, power control, status, and disk activity indication for each MCS Processor Unit

20
Q

Where is the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) located?

A

C4 cabinet

21
Q

What are the power requirements for the UPS?

A

receives operating voltages from the Processor Units

22
Q

What is the function of the UPS?

A

during a power interrupt, provides power from the UPS battery to both MCS Processor Units

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