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AIR FORCE TO 31R4-2PSN11-507 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE ARMY MWO 11-5825-291-30-4 MARINE CORPS PCN 60000282100 TECHNICAL ORDER DATA CODE 3118012 21 FEBRUARY 2003 AN/PSN-11 PRECISION LIGHTWEIGHT GPS RECEIVER (PLGR) AND
AN/PSN 11(V) 1 ENHANCED PRECISION LIGHTWEIGHT GPS RECEIVER
(EPLGR) SOFTWARE UPGRADE
NOTE
Commanders are responsible for bringing this technical order to the attention of all Air Force personnel cleared for operation of affected system.
1. APPLICATION. 1.1 Identification. This technical order/modification work order is applicable to the following AN/PSN-11 (PLGR)
and AN/PSN-11(V) 1 (EPLGR) receivers manufactured by Rockwell Collins.
NSN 5825-01-374-6643 P/N 822-0077-002 NSN 5825-01-395-3513 P/N 822-0077-103 1.2 Kit Applicability. PLGR Reprogramming Kit # 5825K3118012ANS is required by this TCTO/MWO. 1.3 Proofing. Kit proof testing, in accordance with TO 00-5-15, was accomplished at Robins AFB, Georgia, on 12 December 2002 and 23 December 2002. DISCLOSURE NOTICE: This information is furnished upon the condition that it will not be released to another nation without the specific authority of the Department of the Air Force/Army/Marine Corp of the United States, that it will be used for military purposes only, that individual or corporate rights originating in the information, whether patented or not, will be respected, that the recipient will report promptly to the United States, any known or suspected compromise, and that the information will be provided substantially the same degree of security afforded it by the Department of Defense of the United States. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors (Administrative or Operational Use) (10 April 1999). Other requests for this document shall be referred to WR-ALC/LKC, Robins AFB, GA 31098. WARNING. This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, st seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq.). Violations of these laws are subject to severe penalties. Dissemination in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25. HANDLING AND DESTRUCTION NOTICE: For unclassified, limited documents, destroy by any method that will prevent disclosure of the contents or reconstruction of the document.
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2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this TCTO/MWO is to upgrade the AN/PSN-11 (PLGR) and AN/PSN-11(V) 1 EPLGR to incorporate software version 613-9854-005 or 613-9544-101or PLGR+ 96 software version 613-9868-008. Exact software version is dependent on hardware configuration. Refer to Table 3. This upgrade is required on all units to correct a software filter reset deficiency that may cause intermittent position and timing errors. PLGR+96 software version 613-9868-008 is the preferred PLGR Operating System for the Air Force if the hardware version will support it. For Army users, PLGR+96 software is only authorized if required to interface with Vector/Viper Laser Rangefinders. Refer to Section 6.A. to determine your PLGR hardware version.
3. WHEN TO BE ACCOMPLISHED. (Compliance Period/Rescission Date) a. Not later than 30 days after receipt of this TCTO/MWO and reprogramming kit #5825K3118012ANS.
Failure to accomplish the work by expiration of compliance period shall be justification for withdrawing the affected system/equipment from service until compliance is accomplished. If the compliance period cannot be met before the TCTO rescission date, the performing organization will request an extended compliance period in accordance with T.O. 00-5-15.
b. TCTO RESCISSION DATE. The TCTO rescission date is 21 February 2006, unless extended via
TCTO supplement or notices received through the Reliability and Maintainability Information System (REMIS) or other Management Information Systems. TCTOs will be retained until listed as rescinded in the applicable index.
c. MWO RESCISSION DATE for ARMY ACTIVITIES: Not later than four years IAW AR 750-10,
paragraph 3-5(3). If the compliance period cannot be met, contact PDM GPS to request an extension. 4. BY WHOM TO BE ACCOMPLISHED. a. Organizational/Intermediate level maintenance units. 5.WHAT IS REQUIRED. 5.1 Supply information and requirements. 5.1.1 Kits/parts/materials required. The parts listed in Table 1 and 2 comprise a complete kit. The PLGR
reprogramming cable and PLGR AC power adapter were included in Kit #5825K3118004ANS used for the 1999-2000 reprogramming effort. Organizations that were issued that kit should reuse these components to accomplish the action in this TCTO/MWO. Refer to Section 9a. for downloading of the reprogramming software and load files via CECOM web site.
NOTE
• Air Force activities without the previous reprogramming kit may order the kit via the CECOM web site at http://www.sed.monmouth.army.mil/rdit. • Marine Corps and Navy activities shall contact their respective service representative in paragraph 9. • Army units should use previously issued PLGR reprogramming kit #5825K3118004ANS from 1999-
2000. New kits will not be re-issued to support this TCTO/MWO. The PLGR reprogramming cable and PLGR AC power adapter from the previous kit will be used to accomplish the action in this TCTO/MWO. Contact your MWO coordinator for temporary issue of the latest version of the PLGR reprogramming software. Army users without previously issued reprogramming kits can contact their MWO Coordinators for kit loans or order new kits from the CECOM RDIT website. Refer to paragraph 9 for downloading of the PLGR reprogramming software and Load Files via CECOM web site.
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TABLE 1 PLGR REPROGRAMMING KIT
Item Nomenclature Part Number/NSN/CPIN Source QTY 1 PLGR Reprogramming Cable
(P1-P4) Part # 9434308-10, NSN 6150-01-382-1551 S9G 1
2 Reprogramming Software/Load Files (CD-ROM)
Part # LKN-P97 (CD-ROM) (REFER TO TABLE 2)
FLZ 1
3 PLGR AC Power Adapter Part #WM 144-1950, NSN 6130-01-396-4211 S9G 1 TABLE 2 CD-ROM CONTENTS P/N LKN-P97(CD-ROM) Item Contents 1 Battery Safety Message 2 TCTO/MWO PLGR Software Upgrade Instructions 3 PLGR+ 96 Supplemental Manual 4 Reprogramming Software 5 BL II Load Files (613-9854-005) 6 BL III and above Load Files (613-9544-101) 7 PLGR + 96 Load Files (613-9868-008) 8 Desktop Assistant Software (DAS 3.0) 9 PLGR MADE SIMPLE Manual
5.1.2 Action required on items in supply or unit stock. The following items in stock shall be modified in
accordance with this TCTO/MWO prior to issue. Stock Number Part Number Nomenclature 5825-01-374-6643 822-0077-002 AN/PSN-11 PLGR 5825-01-395-3513 822-0077-103 AN/PSN-11(V)1 PLGR
5.1.3 Kits/parts/materials required to Modify items in Stock. Same as parts and materials listed in subparagraph 5.1.1. 5.1.4 Disposition of Removed and Replaced Parts/materials. Not applicable. 5.1.5 Drawings and Instructions Required. Not applicable. 5.1.6 Size, Weight, and Cost of Kits/Parts/Materials. Kit Size Weight Cost A 9 by 11 by 4 inches 6 pounds $286.00 5.1.7 Disposition of Kits/parts/materials. For Air Force only, reprogramming kits shall be retained for any future
reprogramming. For Army units, retain purchased reprogramming kits for future use or return loaned kits to their source (i.e. MWO Coordinator, PDM GPS etc.,) upon completion of this effort.
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5.2 Personnel Information and Requirements. Work Phases AFSC/MOS Man-Hours Unpacking NA 0.1 WIN 95, 98,NT, XP Installation NA 0.1 Reprogram PLGR Receiver NA 0.1
Repackage NA 0.1 Total Man-hours 0.4
5.3 Special Tools, Fixtures, Test Equipment, Personal Computers, and Software Required. The owning unit
must provide the following items:
IBM-Compatible Personal Computer (PC), with recommended specs as follows: • Pentium II/166 MHz processor • 16Mb RAM • High-density Floppy Disk drive (31/2”, 1.44 Mb) • CD-ROM drive • Hard drive with 32Mb free space • MS-Windows 95, 98, NT, or XP. • RS-232 Serial (COM1 to COM4) port, 9-pin version.
110 VAC 50-60 Hz power source for the PLGR AC Power Adapter in Table 1, item 3. Refer to Figure 1.
NOTE
On some computers, the only available Com port may be used for a serial mouse. In this case, the mouse must be disabled. See paragraph 6m. for further information.
Figure 1 Reprogramming Cable
Not Supplied
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NOTE
• All user, satellite data and crypto keys stored in the PLGR will be lost during the reprogramming process. This includes any waypoints and route(s), satellite almanac data, and user setup information. Be sure to save any critical data prior to reprogramming. See Section 6 Para O, for instructions.
• Run the commanded self-test to ensure the unit is fully operable. Refer to TM 11-5825-291-13, or T.O. 31R4-2PSN11-1, Section 3.4 for instructions. Any unit that fails the self-test must be returned to Rockwell Collins for warranty repair, Rockwell Collins, 855 35th St NE, Attn: Service Center MS 139- 141, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-3613; Mark For: AN/PSN-11 Warranty, DODAAC EZ7415. Refer to TM 11-5825-291-13 (C2) Section 8.2.
5. HOW WORK IS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED.
AN/PSN-11 (PLGR) REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.
A. Procedures for determining PLGR baseline configuration: The procedures listed in this section can be used to determine which version of software is authorized for your PLGR.
• Turn the PLGR ON by pressing the ON/BRT key. • Allow the PLGR to go through its initial sequence, as shown in Figure 2.
FIGURE 2 On Display
�
�
1 ON
BRT
NO FAULTS FOUND
Battery status:
00h00m used
20h00m left
CONT OLD
12A MGRS-New
AA 12345e 12345n
ELh+12345m P
Copr. 1989-1995
Rockwell Intl.
613-XXXX-XXX
TEST PATTERN
COPYRIGHT NOTICEMANUFACTURERSW PART NO
SELF-TEST RESULTS
TIME BATTERY USEDTIME BATTERY LEFT
MODE AND POSITION ERROR
ELEVATION AND REFERENCE
POSITION DISPLAY
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• Press the MENU key once to display the system menu page 1, as shown in Figure 3. FIGURE 3 System MENU Page
• Press the left arrow key once to move the cursor over to STATUS field. • Press the up arrow key once to activate the STATUS function. • Press the up arrow key to select the Configuration Status page, as shown in Figure 4.
FIGURE 4 Configuration Status Page
NOTE
The configuration status page contains the software and hardware status number. (1) Currently, there are three operational software versions used in the PLGR:
• Line 2: SW (software) number:
a. Version 613-9854-XXX used in a Baseline 2 PLGR b. Version 613-9544-XXX used in a Baseline 3 & higher PLGR c. Version 613-9868-XXX used in a Baseline 3 & higher PLGR
TABLE 3 PLGR SOFTWARE HISTORY
For Hardware Baseline Software Part Number Replaces HW: 2 613-9854-005 (PLGR2.ABE) 613-9854-003, 613-9854-004 HW: 3, 4 or 4.5 613-9544-101 (PLGR3_4.ABE) 613-9544-008, 613-9544-009 HW: 3, 4 or 4.5 613-9868-008 (PLGR+ 96) 613-9868-006
(2) The PLGR STATUS page indicates hardware configuration in a 4-character field (i.e., “1411”). Refer to Figure 4. Use the second (2) Character Field to determine the hardware version of your PLGR. The following are general descriptions of Field 2 hardware status codes: Please record the information for later use.
(3) The four-character code is as follows: • Character 1 – Hardware platform where “1” is PLGR • Character 2 – Hardware version code as detailed below in Table 4 • Character 3 – ASIC type, where “1” is RAVEN • Character 4 – Number of ASICs installed
s
t←move→ select
SETUP
INIT TEST
HELP <more> P
STATUS
s
t
Config Status
SW:nnn-nnnn-nnnn
HW:nnnn
P
CONFIGURATION STATUSSW PART NUMBERHW STATUS NUMBER
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TABLE 4 Line 3: HW (hardware)Baseline Number:
Character Field 2:
Hardware Baseline: Software Number:
2 2 613-9854-XXX 3 3 613-9544-XXX or 613-9868-XXX 4 3 613-9544-XXX or 613-9868-XXX
5,6 4 613-9544-XXX or 613-9868-XXX 7,8 4 613-9544-XXX or 613-9868-XXX
9, A, D 4 613-9544-XXX or 613-9868-XXX E 4.5 613-9544-XXX or 613-9868-XXX
b. Reprogramming Software installation: The new RPG software on this CD is self-contained and does not require installation. However, it can be copied to your hard drive for ease of access. Follow the steps below:
(1) Boot up the PC
• Select Windows Explorer • Create a directory on the C: Drive by clicking on the C: folder and then going to File/New/Folder. Name
this new folder RPG. • Insert the reprogramming software installation CD-ROM [Table 1, item 2], Part #LKN-P97, into an
available CD drive. • Go to the root folder of that CD drive (usually D:) • Right click on RPG and select copy. • Right Click on the newly created C:/RPG directory again, and select paste to paste the file to the
directory. Now RPG.EXE will be located at C:/RPG.
Figure 5. Program Group
NOTE The following is not required, but is recommended as “insurance” against unexpected errors in
reprogramming: IF there is a screen saver program active in Windows, disable it. Open Control panel, select Desktop and select “None” in Screen Saver, (In Windows right click on the screen background and select “properties” from the pop-up menu. Then select “none” in the Screen Saver settings.)
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CAUTION
Remove BA-5800 Battery. It is a safety hazard to apply external power while the prime power battery is in the chamber.
c. Setting up to program:
• Turn Off The PLGR • Remove BA-5800 Battery from the PLGR • Plug in AC Power Adapter (Table 1, Item 3) into 120VAC power source. Refer to Figure 1. • Attach reprogramming cable five-pin DIN connector (P3), Table 1, Item 1 to the AC Power
Adapter. Refer to Figure 1.
Figure 6 - PLGR JACKS
• Attach the reprogramming cable, (P2), Table 1, Item 1 to an available COM port on the PC (If only 25 pin ports are available, use the (9M to 25F pin adapter).
• Attach the reprogramming cable (P1) in Table 1, Item 1, to PLGR serial port (J2). Reference Figure 6 for PLGR connections.
• Attach the reprogramming cable (P4) in Table 1, Item 1, to the PLGR external jack (J4). This may cause the PLGR to turn on. If so turn PLGR back off.
c. Reprogramming:
• Start the reprogramming software from its new Start Menu entry. • Click the Start button on the task bar and select Run. • Type C:/RPG.EXE at the prompt. • Click OK • A Splash Screen is displayed momentarily when the program is started. Refer to Figure 7.
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Figure 7 – Splash Screen
NOTE
• If the File Not Found prompt appears, check to make sure you have loaded the Load File into the newly created directory indicated on the RPG Main Screen. If it complains about some other named file just ignore this by clicking on “Cancel” in the error popup. • PLGR + 96 software version 613-9868-008 is the preferred PLGR Operating System for the
Air Force if the hardware version will support it. For Army users, PLGR+96 software is only authorized if required to interface with Vector/Viper laser Rangefinders. However, the PLGR +96 software, due to its larger size, will only “fit” in Baseline 3 and above PLGR/EPLGR hardware version. The Reprogramming software utility on this CD will query each PLGR being programmed to determine its hardware capacity or baseline. It will then automatically install the correct software based on the hardware type. As a user, here’s all you need to do to safely load the correct software on all your PLGRs:
• After starting RPG, Click on the File Menu, and choose “Select Program File” from the RPG File menu.
• Click on the drop down menu for “File of type” and select “ Encrypted Load Files”. • Go to either the “load-EPLGR” or “load-PLGR +96” folder (per your requirement). Refer to Figure 8.
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FIGURE 8 Prompt that comes up when you double click on the program file box.
• Choose either “PLGR2.abe” or “PLGR3_4.abe” in the folder of your choice. (Either will work, RPG will select the correct file at load time). Click Open
FIGURE 9 LOAD-EPLGR Folder
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• If the “load-EPLGR” folder is chosen, RPG will install software version 613-9544-101 in PLGRs of
Baseline 3 and above, and 613-9854-005 in baseline 2 units.
• If the “load-PLGR +96” folder is chosen, RPG will install 613-9868-008 in PLGRs of baseline 3 and above, and 613-9854-005 in baseline 2 units. • If the need arises to change your default load type (from EPLGR to PLGR +96 or the reverse), simply repeat steps 1 thru 4 above, and select the other folder.
NOTE
� RPG will remember your choice the next time it’s run on the same computer. If you require the same software on all your PLGRs, there’s no need to re-select load files each time it’s run.
� If the Red indicator in the communications box is not blinking after you turn the PLGR ON, select
another COM port. The COM port can be changed by selecting a different COM port from the COM port drop down menu.
• Turn on the PLGR by pressing the ‘ON’ key on the PLGR. A Red indicator should periodically blink next to
the ‘Rx’ in the Communications box on the RPG main screen. Refer to Figure 10.
Figure 10 Windows RPG Main Screen
• Turn off the PLGR. • Select “RAVEN” from the receiver selection box. Refer to Figure 11.
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Figure 11 Windows RPG Main Screen Showing “Raven” Type Receiver Selected
• Select Setup/Communication Card/Standard Serial Port. Refer to Figure 12.
Figure 12 Windows RPG Main Screen Showing Communication Card/Standard Serial Selected.
• Select Setup/Bootstrap Baud/19.2K. Refer to Figure 13.
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Figure 13 Windows RPG Main Screen Showing BootStrap Baud/19.2K (odd parity) Selected.
• Select Setup/Transfer Baud/38.4K. Refer to Figure 14.
Figure 14 Windows RPG Main Screen Showing Transfer Baud/38.4K (odd parity) Selected.
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• Click on the ‘Go’ button in the RPG main Screen. Refer to Figure 15 Windows Main Screen.
Figure 15 Windows RPG Main Screen Showing “Turn Unit On” dialog box.
CAUTION
Do not interrupt RPG or touch the PLGR when the erase light is red. This may cause damage to your PLGR.
• Turn the PLGR on when prompted by the program. • If the PLGR turns on normally, turn off the PLGR and try again. If this continues, refer to Section 6,
Para K in the troubleshooting section of this TCTO/MWO. • When the RPG is successfully programming, the process indicators will be turning red to indicate that
the process is active and turning green when the process is complete. e. Verifying RPG Software
• WAIT 2-6 minutes while the new software is loaded into the PLGR. • Turn the PLGR off when prompted by the program. Press the ‘OFF’ key twice in succession to
quickly turn the unit off. • Verify PLGR software was loaded correctly by turning PLGR back on and observing the startup
display.
NOTE
This initial display only lasts for about 2 seconds: Look at the third line to get the information needed. If you miss it, turn the PLGR off and back on again. Alternately, the software version can be read from the second page of the status menu. Press “MENU” and then select “STATUS”, then press the up arrow key twice to determine the current SW version in your PLGR.
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(1) Verify software was loaded correctly by turning PLGR back on and observing the startup display. It should display the following:
(PLGR2.ABE for PLGR Hardware Baseline 2) or (PLGR3_4 for EPLGR Hardware Baseline 3 and higher) or (PLGR+ 96 Hardware Baseline 3 and higher)
(1) Turn PLGR off. (2) Unplug cable from PLGR. (3) Re-install the PLGR Power Battery. (4) It is recommended that commanded self-test be run on some or all PLGRs after reprogramming to ensure
that your PLGRs are working properly.
NOTE
Please proceed to paragraph 6.b.(1) to reprogram any additional PLGRs or refer to Para F below to end the reprogramming session.
f. Ending a reprogramming session:
(1) Shut down the RPG software by selecting File/Exit from the menu. (2) Remove the CD-ROM in Table 1, Item 2 from the drive. Store in a safe place. (3) If a screen saver was disabled in Section 6 Para B(2), it can be re-enabled now. Reverse the procedure
outlined in Section 6 Para B(2). (4) If desired, disconnect reprogramming cable from PC and power adapter. Unplug power adapter. Store
both with remainder of kit. When action is completed, the accompanying preaddressed reply card must be completed and returned to MWO Coordinator/CECOM RDIT.
Copr. 1989-1996 Rockwell Intl. 613-9544-101
Copr. 1989-1996 Rockwell Intl. 613-9854-005
Copr. 1989-1996 Rockwell Intl. 613-9868-008
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g. Uninstalling RPG software and storing kit. The following is to be done when all PLGRs have been
reprogrammed:
(1) Disconnect reprogramming cable from PC and power adapter. Unplug power adapter. (2) Uninstall RPG as follows:
• Click the start button on the task bar, select settings, then Control Panel. • Select “Add/Remove Programs”. • Select RPG and click on “Add/Remove” • A prompt will appear saying “RPG.EXE is a program do you want to delete it,” click on the “Yes”
button.
(3) Store the kit in a safe place until needed again or return the kit to your MWO Coordinator.
RPG SOFTWARE OPERATION-DETAILS (INFORMATION ONLY)
h. Startup:
• Put the CD-ROM containing the load file in the D drive. In Windows, click on the Start button, go to run, at the prompt type c:\rpg\rpg.exe. This will launch the program and yield the following display:
Figure 16 – Windows RPG Main Screen
i. Explanation of what is being displayed. (1) A selection box that has three receiver types in it. For this effort “Raven” should be clicked. (2) The Process Controls. (These titles turn Red to indicate that an activity is in progress and
Green when completed.) Note: Refer to Figure 8. (3) The Communications Controls.
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• The TX indicator – Turns Red when the PC is sending data to the PLGR. • Time out Box – Contains a value that counts to zero. When it reaches zero a time-out has occurred.
(time is in SST, Where SS is Seconds and T is Tenths of seconds. Thus 90 seconds shows here as 900, 5 seconds as 50)
• The RX indicator – Turns Red when the PLGR is sending data to the PC.
• Port Selection Box – Allows the operator to select a port (to talk to the PLGR). Any available COM port on the PC can be used, provided Windows knows about it. See notes in paragraph 6m regarding COM ports.
(4) The load files text box. This allows the user to either type in the path to the load file or search for the file (by
double clicking on the text box). Refer to Figure 13.
(5) The GO/STOP button control. The face of this button will change from Go to Stop indicating its function. When the program is not busy, it will read “Go” indicating the operator should click on it to start the reprogramming process. When the program is busy, this button will read “stop” indicating the operator can stop the program by clicking here.
(6) The Percent Complete Gauge. This gauge will indicate the percent complete of the current activity. Current Activities are identified by the process controls in paragraph 6i (2).
(7) The Status Line. In this area the program will display informational and error messages. This area will always show the most recent message. Click the mouse in this region and a history panel will appear, showing all messages since the program was started.
j. What will I see when I run the program? (1) When the user clicks the “Go” button, several things happen. The button changes to a “Stop”, allowing the user to easily abort reprogramming. The data file selector grays out, indicating that the program will not accept input in this area while working. The communication block becomes active, with the “Tx” and “Rx” flashing for each message sent or received from the PLGR, and the timeout counting down each event. The process controls will each turn from gray to red to indicate it is in work, and from red to green to indicate completion.
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TABLE 5 RPG Communications Blocks Message Meaning Re-Opening Communications Port The Port is opened to establish communication with the PLGR. Reading HPREPROG. ABS Reading the loader program from disk. This is a “bootstrap” program
that takes over control of the PLGR and allows the remainder of the process to run.
Transmitting loader program. The loader program is sent to the PLGR. Turn Unit On. This is your cue to turn the unit on. IMPORTANT: At this time, the TX
light should be flashing 2-5 times a second. If it is not, there are too many other windows programs running, slowing down the PC. If the PLGR is on at this point or the TX light is not flashing fast enough, the message TURN UNIT OFF will appear. Even though the display may be blank it still may be on. Press the PLGRs OFF button a few times. Then turn the unit back on.
Transmitting reprogrammer program
The reprogrammer file is sent to the PLGR. This file manages the PLGR end of the software loading process.
Reading unit's hardware information and erasing PROMs.
PLGR reports its hardware version to RPG, then begins erasing memory. This can take up to 90 seconds. If it takes longer, RPG will abort with a timeout error.
Reading: A:\PLGR3_4. ABE RPG is reading the load file from the floppy disk. This is done once per session. The file name will be PLGR2. ABE for Baseline 2 PLGRs, PLGR3_4. ABE for Baseline 3&4 PLGRs.
1611 records read into memory Report of total number of records in the .ABE file (information only). This is an indication that RPG is done reading the xxxx.ABE file
Transmitting program The contents of the xxxx.ABE file are sent to the PLGR. Restarting Receiver Information only- RPG restarts the unit with the new software. Watch
the PLGR display as it restarts to verify the new software version.
Reprogramming time: 6 Minutes 22 Seconds.
Informational message; total time will vary, but typically takes from 4 to 6 minutes. Because of the time required to read the xxxx.ABE file from the floppy, the first unit programmed will take about 2 minutes longer than normal.
k. Notes and Troubleshooting In the event of an error, RPG will provide an error message. The most recent of these is displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the RPG window. In addition, a complete history can be obtained by clicking on the status bar (or by selecting Action/show Status Log from the menu). Refer to RPG.HLP file for information on these error messages and recommended actions to take when they are encountered. As further help, refer to paragraph l and m below.
l. Hardware problems: When things do not work right, the first thing to check is the hardware. Ensure all connections are well seated, including P1-P4 on the reprogramming cable. Ensure the AC adapter is plugged into the wall and the outlet has power. If all indications are normal but error messages indicate bad hardware, check the AC adapter and cable as follows.
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(1) AC Power Adapter: Pinout for the AC Power adapter is shown in Figure 16. Following this
pinout, measure DC voltage from pin 1 to pin 3 and from pin 4 to 5. Both measurements should be 12VDC + 0.3V.
Note: If either measurement fails, the power adapter must be replaced. This is a stock listed item; order replacements through normal supply channels. (2) Programming Cable:
Programming cable connection diagram is shown in Figure 17. Following this Diagram or the following list, check each connection for continuity using an ohmmeter or continuity tester.
P3
1 352
4
Figure 16 -AC Power Adapter Pinout
TABLE 6 AC Power Adapter Pinout
Should be connected Should NOT be connected P1-2 to P2-5 P1-3 to P1-13 P1-11 to P3-3 P1-12 to P3-1 P1-14 to P2-2 P1-15 to P2-33 P2-1 to P2-4 P2-1 to P2-6 P2-1 to P2-8 P3-5 to P4 outside P3-4 to P4 center
P1-2 to P1-3 P1-11 to P1-12 P1-12 to P1-13 P1-13 to P1-14 P1-14 to P1-15 P2-1- to P2-2 P2-3 to P2-4 P2-4 to P2-5 P3-4 to P3-5
-
+
P1
15
116
15
10
P2
5 1
9 6
P4
P3
135 2
4
Figure 17 - Programming Cable Connection Diagram Note: If any connection on the “should be connected” list is open, or if any connection on the “should NOT be connected” list is shorted, the cable must be repaired or replaced. Local repair of this cable is authorized, and may be accomplished by any competent electronics or cable shop. If repair is unavailable in your area, the cable must be replaced. This is a stock listed item; order replacements through normal supply channels.
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m. Serial Port problems: If RPG error messages indicate a problem with the serial port, check the following: Ensure the serial port selected in RPG is actually the port the cable is plugged into (on some computers, serial port identification is difficult). When in doubt, experiment; try each available port in RPG in turn.
Other possible problems: (1) Another program is using the serial port. Normally this will cause an error message (“Communication Port is in use”, “Communication Port not present”), but there is a possibility that it would not. Shut down any programs or utilities that may use a serial port (it is preferable to run RPG by itself, to minimize the possibility of conflicts or timeouts). (2) If the mouse is on a serial port, it could be interfering with communications. On most PCs, COM1 shares an Interrupt Request (IRQ) with COM3, and COM2 shares an IRQ with COM4 (an IRQ is the mechanism by which the serial port {and other things} “get the computer’s attention” to have their tasks done.) Since a mouse operates continuously, it can’t share an IRQ with anything else, including the reprogrammer. If your mouse is on COM1 or COM3, the reprogrammer must be on COM2 or COM4 If your mouse is on COM2 or COM4, the reprogrammer must be on COM1 or COM 3.
(3) If you only have one COM port and the mouse is using it (or if you only have COM1 and COM3), disable the mouse by disconnecting it and rebooting your computer. (Note-this will cause an error message when the mouse driver tries to load, but otherwise the computer should function normally). This will free up your serial port for use by the reprogrammer. See paragraph 6q, for instructions on operation of Windows and RPG without the use of a mouse.
(4) If the port selected is COM3 or COM4, there may be a problem in the Windows setup of this port. Try to verify the port is setup and working correctly by using another program to access that port (Windows Terminal will do). If the other program doesn’t work either, the problem is in the COM port or its setup n. Reprogramming Cable problems: If the reprogramming cable is accidentally removed from the PLGR or PC during reprogramming, the following action below must be taken. (1) Corrective action for reprogramming cable failure is to remove and replace the reprogramming cable from either the PC or PLGR serial port. Restart the RPG software and successfully reprogram the PLGR in accordance with instructions on page 9 of this TCTO/MWO.
• Exit Windows • Type “MSD” and press Enter. • Click on “IRQ Status” or press “Q” • Look in the “Description” column for the COM port you wish to use. Note the IRQ associated with it
in the “IRQ” column. Write this number down. • Click on “OK” (or press Enter) to go back to the main menu. • Click on “COM Ports” or press “C” • Note the port address for the COM port you wish to use. Write this number down. • Click on “OK” (or press Enter) to return to the main menu.
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Figure 18 - Advanced COM port settings
• Press F3 to exit MSD • Restart Windows • Start Control Panel (normally located in the "Main" program group) • Choose “Ports” and select the port you wish to use. • Click on “Settings". • In the settings window, click on “Advanced”. The display will look like Figure 18. • Check that the port address and IRQ match the values found in MSD. • If they do not, change them to match, then click on “OK” • A message will be displayed telling you to restart Windows for the changes to take effect.
Restart Windows and run RPG again.
o Saving user and Satellite data prior to reprogramming. As mentioned in the note under paragraph 5.3, the reprogramming process will erase all user and satellite data in the PLGR. If any of this data in a particular PLGR is critical, it must be saved by one of the methods below. These methods are listed in order of preference. NOTE: Crypto keys are not normally erased during reprogramming, so there is no need to re-key PLGRs.
(1) PLGR-PLGR data transfer: Items required:
• PLGR with data to be saved (referred to here as unit “A”) • One PLGR-PLGR cable (part no. 426-0141-020)-not supplied • One extra PLGR, with no user data stored. (referred to here as unit “B”)
Procedure: • Reprogram PLGR unit B normally • Attach PLGR-PLGR cable to PLGR unit B • Attach cable to PLGR unit A • On unit A, select “DATA-XFR” from the menu • Set data type to “All” • Select “Send” to transfer all user and satellite data to unit B • Unplug unit A from the PLGR-PLGR cable • Reprogram unit A normally • Reconnect unit A to the PLGR-PLGR cable • On unit B, select “DATA-XFR” from the menu. • Set data type to "All" • Select "send" to transfer data back to unit A.
This method will save all waypoints, user data, setup data, and satellite data (almanac, etc.) If there was a route defined, it becomes Route 1 (of 15) in the reprogrammed unit.
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NOTE Desktop Assistant Software (DAS) ver 3.0 for Windows was designed to make the task of setting up the PLGR easier. DAS 3.0 allows you to use a Personal Computer (PC) to interface with the PLGR and use the PC to control the PLGR functions. You can also use DAS 3.0 to build waypoint databases and save them to your PC hard disk, upload them to the PLGR or save the waypoints stored in your PLGR to your PC.
(2) PLGR-PC data transfer: Items required:
(a) DAS ver 3.0 for Windows. (b) Windows PC-not supplied. (c) PLGR-PC cable- Reprogramming cable in Table 1, item 1 will work.
Procedure for saving waypoints to PC: • Attach the PLGR-PC cable 9-pin connector to the PC. • Attach the PLGR-PC cable 15 pin connector to the PLGR J2 jack. • Start DAS ver 3.0 for Windows. • Select “Waypoints/OfflineMission Planning” from the DAS main menu. • Select “Load”. • Select the EPLGR source box, and the beginning and ending waypoints to be saved. • Click on "Begin Xfer", and wait momentarily for EPLGR waypoints to uploaded. • Click on "Save", and provide a file name for the waypoint file. • Click "OK"
Procedures for downloading waypoints from PC to EPLGR: • Select “Go to Build EPLGR DB”. • Select all waypoints from the left column (click & drag to select). • Click on entry #1 in the right column to paste into the right column. • Select “Go to Build Routes”. • Select “Upload”. • Click on the starting and ending waypoint numbers to adjust the number of waypoints to be
uploaded. • Select “Begin Upload” to load waypoints onto the PLGR. • Select "Back to Build PLGR DB". • Select “Back to Waypoint Database”. • Exit the Waypoint function.
• Select “Almanac” from the main menu. • Select “Load” to load almanac data to the PLGR. • Choose the previously saved almanac file and select “OK” to load. • Select “Upload” to load almanac data to the PLGR. • Exit the Almanac function. • Shut down MPS.
This method will save all waypoints and almanac data. If there was a route defined, it will be lost. User specified setup parameters (units, map datums, alerts, etc) are also lost and must be re-entered manually.
p Manual re-entry: This is the only option for those without access to either a PLGR-PLGR cable or EPLGR
DAS. Waypoint and setup data can be written down and manually re-entered after reprogramming. Only recommended for small numbers of waypoints.
q. RPG Program gets “stuck”: Occasionally, the Reprogramming software may “lockup”, with no way to exit. When this happens, press Ctrl-Alt-Delete (all three keys at once) to alert Windows to the problem.
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A window pops-up, listing all programs currently running. RPG will be listed, followed by the message "(not responding)" Select RPG and click on "End Task" to abort the program.
In most cases, RPG may now be restarted safely. If the problem repeats, reboot the computer and retry.
r. Running Windows & RPG with the mouse disabled: Start the computer, there will likely be an error message reporting the missing mouse, or "pointing device". Acknowledge these and proceed as follows: • Press Ctrl-Esc to open the Start menu • Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the "Programs" entry on the menu. • Press the right arrow key to open up the next menu level. • Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the "rpg32" entry. • Press the right arrow key to open the group • Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the "RPG" entry. • Press Enter to start RPG
•••• Press Tab once to highlight the COM port selector. Press the up/down arrow key to select the appropriate port. • Win 95/98/00/NT/XP: You must use the keyboard to change A: to B: in the drive address. • Press Tab once more to highlight the "Go" button. • Press the Spacebar to start and stop the programming process. • Alternately, the programming process can be started or stopped by pressing Enter at any point. • When finished, press Alt-F4 to close the program. • Press Alt-F4 again to shut down Windows. A confirmation box will appear. Press Enter to exit Windows. 7. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION. 7.1 Fuel System Defuel/Purge. Not applicable. 7.2 Operational Checkout Requirements. The AN/PSN-11 Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver (PLGR) shall require an operational checkout in accordance with TO 31R4-2PSN11-1 and TM 11-5825-291-13, Pre-Mission Operations to make sure that your PLGR is working properly.
7.3 Weight and Balance Information. Not applicable. 7.4 Technical Manuals Affected. TM 11-5825-291-13-1, PLGR + 96 Supplement.
8. RECORDS.
8.1 Action Required on Maintenance Records.
a. Army – All serial numbers shall be entered through the Modification Management Information
System (MMIS) as directed by AR 750-10, paragraph 5-2d. b. Air Force/Marine/Navy units that receive the TCTO/MWO without a kit should contact their services Logistics POC (listed in paragraph 9) for issues or loan of a reprogramming kit.
8.2 Action Required on Supply Records. Not applicable.
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8.3 Retrofit Change or Inspection Identification Marking. Not applicable.
9. POINTS OF CONTACT FOR PLGR REPROGRAMMING ARE AS FOLLOWS:
DUTIES VOICE FAX EMAIL TECHNICAL
478-926-9511 DSN 468-9511
478-926-9507 DSN 468-9507
TECHNICAL CONTENT MANAGER
478-926-3518 DSN 468-3518
478-926-9091 DSN 468-9091
AIR FORCE LOGISTICS
478-926-5096 DSN 468-5096
478-926-9091 DSN 468-9091
ARMY LOGISTICS
732-532-5758 DSN 992-5758
732-542-3935 DSN 992-3935
ARMY TECHNICAL
732-532-6136 DSN 992-6136
732-532-6299 DSN 992-3935
MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS
703-784-0906 DSN 278-0906
703-784-0131 DSN 278-0131
NAVY LOGISTICS
619-524-7763 DSN 524-7763
619-524-3057 DSN 524-3057
CECOM RDIT 732-532-1393 DSN 992-1393
732-532-6347 DSN 992-6347
NOTE: THE LATEST INFORMATION ON PLGR REPROGRAMMING CAN BE FOUND ON THE PM GPS WEB SITE AT: http://Army-gps.robins.af.mil/rpg a. RDIT Internet Capability: http://www.sed.monmouth.army.mil/RDIT
Logging onto the RDIT website: 1. View or download the PLGR MWO 2. Order or securely download the operating software and load files 3. Step by step instructions for downloading and installing the software 4. Order the reprogramming kit
b. How to get access: Any new users must fill out an application form on the RDIT website. Upon user verification (done by PM GPS & RDIT) and subsequent approval, RDIT will issue a valid User ID and Password via email. The application and approval process is streamlined to minimize the effort of all parties concerned. For pre-approved users, RDIT have incorporated your User ID and Passwords to their database. Therefore, you may use your existing User ID and Password.
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BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE MICHAEL E. RYAN Chief of Staff OFFICIAL GEORGE T. BABBITT General, United States Air Force Commander, AFMC