A1-F18AC-746-100

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TECHNICAL MANUAL

ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

ADVANCED TARGETING FORWARD

LOOKING INFRARED SYSTEM
(ATFLIR)

NAVY MODEL
F/A-18C AND F/A-18D

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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

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(ATFLIR)

1. The TPDRs listed below have been incorporated in this issue.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER/
LOCATION
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Controls and Indicators .............................................................................................................................. 005 00
Description.................................................................................................................................................... 004 00
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 002 00
Content.................................................................................................................................................. 002 00
Diagrams ............................................................................................................................................... 002 00
Effectivities ........................................................................................................................................... 002 00
Manual Issue Date ............................................................................................................................... 002 00
Manual References to IETM ............................................................................................................. 002 00
Navy (AN) Standard/ Common Name Nomenclature ................................................................... 002 00
Purpose.................................................................................................................................................. 002 00
Record of Applicable Technical Directives ...................................................................................... 002 00
Requisition and Automatic Distribution of NAVAIR Technical Manuals ................................. 002 00
Schematic Highlights .......................................................................................................................... 002 00
Technical Directives ............................................................................................................................ 002 00
Technical Publications Deficiency Report (TPDR) ....................................................................... 002 00
List of Technical Publication Deficiency Reports Incorporated .......................................................... TPDR
Locator........................................................................................................................................................... 003 00
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INTRODUCTION
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
ADVANCED TARGETING FORWARD LOOKING INFRARED SYSTEM
(ATFLIR)
1. PURPOSE.
2. This manual provides the technician with a
general understanding of how the various
components function in the system.
3. REQUISITION AND AUTOMATIC
DISTRIBUTION OF NAVAIR TECHNICAL
MANUALS.
4. Procedures to be used by Naval activities and
other Department of Defense activities requiring
NAVAIR technical manuals are defined in
NAVAIR 00-25-100 and NAVAIRINST 5605.5.4A.
5. To automatically receive future changes and
revisions to NAVAIR technical manuals, an activity
must be established on the Automatic Distribution
Requirements List (ADRL) maintained by the
Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service
Command (NATEC). To become established on the
ADRL, contact your activity central technical
publications librarian. If your activity does not have
a library, you may establish your automatic
distribution by contacting the Commanding Officer,
NATEC, Attn: Distribution, NAS North Island,
Bldg. 90, P.O. Box 357031, San Diego CA
92135-7031. Reconfirmation of these requirements is
required once a year to remain on automatic
distribution. Please use your NATEC assigned
account number when referring to automatic
distribution requirements.
6. If more or replacement copies of this manual are
required with no attendant changes in the ADRL,
they may be ordered by submitting a MILSTRIP
requisition in accordance with NAVSUP 485 to
Routing Identifier Code ″NFZ″. MILSTRIP
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requisitions can be submitted through your supply
office, Navy message, or SALTS to DAAS (Defense
Automated Address System), or through the DAAS
or NAVSUP web sites. For assistance with a
MILSTRIP requisition, contact the Naval Inventory
Control Point (NAVICP) Publications and Forms
Customer Service at Defense Switched Network
442-2626 or (215) 697-2626, Monday through
Friday, 0700 to 1600 Eastern Time.
7. CONTENT.
8. Work packages contain description and operation
of systems, subsystems, and components. The text
is supported by component locators, block diagrams
and simplified schematics.
9. COMPONENT LOCATOR. The component
locator shows aircraft component location. The
illustration shows the technicians view when
possible.
10. BLOCK DIAGRAMS. Block diagrams are made
up primarily of blocks connected by lines. These
diagrams portray the function of a system or
subsystem.
11. SIMPLIFIED SCHEMATICS. Simplified
schematics are made up primarily of blocks
connected by single lines with limited use of
symbols and pictorial drawings of units. These
schematics simplify system functions as much as
possible. All schematics are shown with electrical
power off, switches in off positions, and relays in
deenergized position unless noted on schematic.
12. SCHEMATIC HIGHLIGHTS.
13. For schematic highlights, see figure 1.
DA-100C10
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14. MANUAL ISSUE DATE. NOTE

15. The date on the title page is the copy freeze
date. No additions, deletions, or changes are made
after the manual issue date except last minute
safety of flight or required maintenance changes.
Data collected after the manual issue date will be
included in later changes or revisions of the manual.
F/A-18D aircraft after bureau number
164967 was referred to as bureau number
F/A-18D D-140. Now, F/A-18D aircraft
after bureau number 164967 is 165409.
b. Bureau number (tail number)

16. EFFECTIVITIES. c. Combination of type, model, series, and

17. Effectivity notes on manual title pages, work
package title pages, and within a work package
indicate the aircraft or software program to which
the data applies. If no effectivity note appears on
the work package title page, the work package has
the same effectivity as shown on the manual title
page. The effectivity notes may use:
a. Type, model, and series
bureau numbers
d. Part number or serial number
e. Technical directive number
f. Configuration/identification number
18. The table below shows examples of effectivity
notes and their meanings:

Effectivity Note Examples

Effectivity Note Definition

160777 AND UP Applicable to all F/A-18A, F/A-18B, F/A-18C and F/A-18D

for bureau numbers listed.

F/A-18A, F/A-18B Applicable to all F/A-18A and F/A-18B.

F/A-18C, F/A-18D Applicable to all F/A-18C and F/A-18D.

F/A-18A Applicable to all F/A-18A, but not F/A-18B, F/A-18C and

F/A-18D.

F/A-18B Applicable to all F/A-18B, but not F/A-18A, F/A-18C, and

F/A-18D.

F/A-18C Applicable to all F/A-18C, but not F/A-18A, F/A-18B, and

F/A-18D.

F/A-18D Applicable to all F/A-18D, but not F/A-18A, F/A-18B, and

F/A-18C.

F/A-18A, F/A-18C Applicable to all F/A-18A and F/A-18C, but not to F/A-18B
and F/A-18D.

F/A-18B, F/A-18D Applicable to all F/A-18B and F/A-18D, but not to F/A-18A
and F/A-18C.

F/A-18A 160775, 160777 THRU 160782 Only applicable to some bureau numbers of F/A-18A. Not
applicable to any F/A-18B, even if a F/A-18B bureau num-
ber is within the numbers listed.
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Effectivity Note Examples (Continued)

Effectivity Note Definition

F/A-18C 163427, 163430 THRU 163456 Only applicable to some bureau numbers of F/A-18C. Not
applicable to any F/A-18D, even if a F/A-18D bureau num-
ber is within the numbers listed.

F/A-18B 160784 AND UP Only applicable to some bureau numbers of F/A-18B. Not
applicable to any F/A-18A, even if an F/A-18A bureau num-
ber is within the numbers listed.

F/A-18D 163434 THRU 163457 Only applicable to some bureau numbers of F/A-18D. Not
applicable to any F/A-18C, even if a F/A-18C bureau num-
ber is within the numbers listed.

F/A-18B 160784 AND UP, F/A-18D Applicable to some bureau numbers of F/A-18B. Not appli-
cable to any F/A-18A, even if an F/A-18A bureau number is
within the numbers listed. Also applicable to all F/A-18D
aircraft.

F/A-18C, F/A-18D 163434 THRU 163457 Applicable to all F/A-18C aircraft. Applicable to some bu-
reau numbers of F/A-18D.

F/A-18D D-140 AND UP OR F/A-18D Applicable to all F/A-18D aircraft after bureau number
165409 AND UP 164967.

160775 THRU 160785 BEFORE F/A-18 Applicable to F/A-18A and F/A-18B for bureau numbers
AFC 772 listed, before modification by technical directive.

161213 AND UP; ALSO 160775 THRU Applicable to aircraft modified during production; also ap-
160785 AFTER F/A-18 AFC 772 plicable when affected aircraft have been modified by tech-
nical directive.

160775 THRU 160785; WHEN NO. 2 CON- Applicable to F/A-18A and F/A-18B for bureau numbers
TROL PANEL P/N XXXX-X IS IN- listed if panel P/N XXXX-X is installed. (Configuration
STALLED before AVC)

161213 AND UP; ALSO 160775 THRU Applicable to aircraft modified during production; also ap-
160785; WHEN NO. 2 CONTROL PANEL plicable to aircraft components modified to the production
P/N XXXX-Y (AVC-102) IS INSTALLED configuration by technical directive. (Configuration after
AVC)

P/N MBEU65101-9, MBEU65101-10 & Applicable to assemblies which are interchangeable between
MBEU65105-3 aircraft.

ENGINE NO. 215101 THRU 215109 Applicable to assemblies which are interchangeable between
aircraft, but configurations can not be identified by part
number.

CONFIG/IDENT NUMBER 84A The CONFIG/IDENT number is the program load identifi-
cation number which identifies the software program loaded
in specific programmable units. Refer to A1-F18AC-SCM-
000 for CONFIG/IDENT number tables.
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19. TECHNICAL DIRECTIVES.
20. Technical directives are documents which
provide instructions to add and record retrofit
configuration modifications or inspection
instructions to delivered aircraft, or aircraft
components.
21. AIRFRAME CHANGE (AFC) AND AIRBORNE
SOFTWARE CHANGE (ASC) . Technical directives
which change configuration of aircraft structure or
equipment installation, i.e. AFC, will list aircraft
bureau numbers in effectivity notes and show
before and after the AFC. Technical directives
which change configuration of operational flight
programs (OFP), i.e. ASC, will list the OFP
CONFIG/IDENT NUMBER in effectivity notes
and show the latest two authorized OFP programs.
See AFC and ASC effectivity examples in
Effectivity Note Example Table.
22. AIRCRAFT COMPONENT CHANGES.
Technical directives which change configuration of
aircraft components are listed below:
AAC Aviation Armament Change for
armament equipment
ACC Aircrew System Change for aircrew
survival equipment
AFC Airframe Change for aircraft
structure and equipment
ASC Airborne Software Change for
operational flight programs
AVC Avionics Change for airborne
electronic equipment, including
wiring changes
AYC Accessory Change for mechanical
system
PPC Power Plant Change for engines
23. Component changes will list part numbers in
the effectivities. See AVC effectivity examples in
Effectivity Note Example table.
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24. RECORD OF APPLICABLE TECHNICAL
DIRECTIVES.
25. The technical directives affecting this manual
are listed in the Record of Applicable Technical
Directives of each affected work package. Because
an ASC directs all aircraft be modified within 30
days, ASC’s are not listed. When all affected
aircraft are modified, the before configuration is
removed from the manual, and the technical
directive entry is removed from the Record of
Applicable Technical Directives.
26. TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
DEFICIENCY REPORT (TPDR).
27. The TPDR (OPNAV FORM 4790/66) is the
form for reporting errors and suspected omissions in
the technical manuals. The TPDR WP lists the
TPDR’s that are included in the current issue of
the manual.
28. TPDR reporting procedures are in
OPNAVINST 4790.2 SERIES.
29. DIAGRAMS.
30. Simplified schematics and block diagrams are in
this manual. System schematics are in
A1-F18A( )-( )-500 series manuals.
31. NAVY (AN) STANDARD/COMMON
NAME NOMENCLATURE.
32. When an item has both Navy (AN) standard
and common name nomenclature assigned, the
common name nomenclature will be used in text
and on illustrations. Full Navy (AN) standard
nomenclature will be used in the Illustrated Parts
Breakdown (IPB).
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33. MANUAL REFERENCES TO IETM.

PUBLICATION PUBLICATION
NUMBER NUMBER
34. The manuals listed below have been converted
into an Interactive Electronic Technical Manual
A1-F18AC-SRM-200 A1-F18AE-SRM-661
(IETM) format. When an IETM is available, all
A1-F18AC-SRM-250 A1-F18AE-SRM-662
references to the manuals below should be directed
A1-F18AC-SRM-300 A1-F18AE-SRM-700
to the IETM.
A1-F18AC-SRM-310 A1-F18AE-SRM-710
A1-F18AC-SRM-410 A1-F18AE-SRM-750
A1-F18AC-SRM-420 A1-F18AE-SRM-760
PUBLICATION PUBLICATION A1-F18AC-SRM-430 A1-F18AE-WDM-000
NUMBER NUMBER A1-F18AC-SRM-440 A1-F18AE-WDM-010
A1-F18AC-SRM-500 A1-F18AE-WRM-000
A1-F18AC-120-100 A1-F18AC-570-210 A1-F18AE-120-100 A1-F18AE-WRM-010
A1-F18AC-120-200 A1-F18AC-570-220 A1-F18AE-120-200 A1-F18AE-WRM-020
A1-F18AC-120-300 A1-F18AC-570-300 A1-F18AE-120-300 A1-F18AE-WRM-100
A1-F18AC-120-310 A1-F18AC-570-310 A1-F18AE-460-100 A1-F18AE-WRM-200
A1-F18AC-130-100 A1-F18AC-570-600 A1-F18AE-460-200 A1-F18AE-WRM-300
A1-F18AC-130-200 A1-F18AC-600-100 A1-F18AE-460-210 A1-F18AE-WRM-800
A1-F18AC-130-300 A1-F18AC-600-200 A1-F18AE-460-300 A1-F18AF-WDM-000
A1-F18AC-130-310 A1-F18AC-600-300 A1-F18AE-460-310 A1-F18AF-WDM-010
A1-F18AC-130-320 A1-F18AC-730-100 A1-F18AE-460-320 A1-F18AF-WRM-000
A1-F18AC-240-100 A1-F18AC-730-200 A1-F18AE-460-330 A1-F18AF-WRM-010
A1-F18AC-240-200 A1-F18AC-730-300 A1-F18AE-580-100 A1-F18AG-731-100
A1-F18AC-240-300 A1-F18AC-742-100 A1-F18AE-580-200 A1-F18AG-731-200
A1-F18AC-270-100 A1-F18AC-742-200 A1-F18AE-580-300 A1-F18AG-731-300
A1-F18AC-270-200 A1-F18AC-742-300 A1-F18AE-630-100 A1-F18AG-745-100
A1-F18AC-270-210 A1-F18AC-743-100 A1-F18AE-630-200 A1-F18AG-745-200
A1-F18AC-270-300 A1-F18AC-743-200 A1-F18AE-630-300 A1-F18AG-745-300
A1-F18AC-270-310 A1-F18AC-743-300 A1-F18AE-740-100 A1-F18AG-746-100
A1-F18AC-410-100 A1-F18AC-744-100 A1-F18AE-740-110 A1-F18AG-746-200
A1-F18AC-410-200 A1-F18AC-744-200 A1-F18AE-740-200 A1-F18AG-746-300
A1-F18AC-410-300 A1-F18AC-744-300 A1-F18AE-740-210 A1-F18AG-LMM-050
A1-F18AC-410-310 A1-F18AC-745-100 A1-F18AE-740-220 A1-F18AH-710-100
A1-F18AC-420-100 A1-F18AC-745-200 A1-F18AE-740-230 A1-F18AH-710-200
A1-F18AC-420-200 A1-F18AC-745-300 A1-F18AE-740-300 A1-F18AH-710-300
A1-F18AC-420-300 A1-F18AC-750-100 A1-F18AE-741-100 A1-F18AH-740-100
A1-F18AC-420-310 A1-F18AC-750-200 A1-F18AE-741-200 A1-F18AH-740-110
A1-F18AC-440-100 A1-F18AC-750-300 A1-F18AE-741-300 A1-F18AH-740-200
A1-F18AC-440-200 A1-F18AC-770-100 A1-F18AE-760-100 A1-F18AH-740-210
A1-F18AC-440-300 A1-F18AC-770-200 A1-F18AE-760-200 A1-F18AH-740-220
A1-F18AC-450-100 A1-F18AC-770-300 A1-F18AE-760-300 A1-F18AH-740-230
A1-F18AC-450-200 A1-F18AC-FIM-000 A1-F18AE-FIM-100 A1-F18AH-740-300
A1-F18AC-450-300 A1-F18AC-FIM-010 A1-F18AE-FRM-000 A1-F18AH-742-100
A1-F18AC-510-100 A1-F18AC-LMM-000 A1-F18AE-MRC-000 A1-F18AH-742-200
A1-F18AC-510-200 A1-F18AC-LMM-010 A1-F18AE-MRC-250 A1-F18AH-742-300
A1-F18AC-510-300 A1-F18AC-LMM-030 A1-F18AE-MRC-300
A1-F18AC-560-100 A1-F18AC-LMM-040 A1-F18AE-SGF-000
A1-F18AC-560-200 A1-F18AC-PCM-000 A1-F18AE-SRM-600
A1-F18AC-560-300 A1-F18AC-PIM-000 A1-F18AE-SMR-601
A1-F18AC-570-100 A1-F18AC-PIM-010 A1-F18AE-SRM-610
A1-F18AC-570-200 A1-F18AE-SRM-660 A1-F18AE-SRM-611
A1-F18AE-SRM-650
A1-F18AE-SRM-651
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Figure 1. Schematic Highlights (Sheet 1)

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Figure 1. Schematic Highlights (Sheet 2)

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Figure 1. Schematic Highlights (Sheet 3)

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NONSTANDARD ABBREVIATIONS

ADVANCED TARGETING FORWARD LOOKING INFRARED SYSTEM

(ATFLIR)

Reference Material

None

Alphabetical Index
Subject Page No.

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Nonstandard Abbreviations, Table 1 ....................................................................................................... 2

Record of Applicable Technical Directives

None

1. INTRODUCTION. 3. Table 1 contains nonstandard abbreviations used

on the schematics in this manual.
2. This work package supports illustrations
contained in this manual.
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Table 1. Nonstandard Abbreviations Table 1. Nonstandard Abbreviations

(Continued)
Abbreviation Definition
Abbreviation Definition
A/A Air to Air
A/D Analog-to-Digital HUD Head Up Display

A/G Air to Ground IBIT Initiated Built-In Test

ANFLIR Advanced Navigation Forward INS Inertial Navigation System

Looking Infrared System MSI Multi-Source Integration
ATFLIR Advanced Targeting Forward MUX Multiplex
Looking Infrared System NAV Navigation
BIT Built-In Test SBI Serial Bus Interface
D/A Digital-to-Analog SYS system
DDI Digital Display Indicator TDC Throttle Designator Control
DSPLY Display Temp Temperature
HOTAS Hands On Throttle And Stick W/S Windscreen
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LOCATOR

ADVANCED TARGETING FORWARD LOOKING INFRARED SYSTEM

(ATFLIR)

Reference Material
None

Alphabetical Index
Subject Page No.

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Locator, Figure 1 ......................................................................................................................................... 2

Record of Applicable Technical Directives

None

1. INTRODUCTION.

2. This locator shows component locations of the

advanced targeting forward looking infrared system
(ATFLIR).
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Figure 1. Locator (Sheet 1)

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Figure 1. Locator (Sheet 2)

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Figure 1. Locator (Sheet 3)

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Figure 1. Locator (Sheet 4)

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Figure 1. Locator (Sheet 5)

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Figure 1. Locator (Sheet 6)

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Figure 1. Locator (Sheet 7)

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Figure 1. Locator (Sheet 8)

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Figure 1. Locator (Sheet 9)

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Index Ref
Nomenclature
No. Des

AIRCRAFT CONTROLLER GRIP ASSEMBLY 5 52A-J501

ANALOG MODULE 26 -

ANFLIR SENSOR 17 -

CLEAN ANALOG MODULE 27 -

CONTROL AND INTERFACE MODULE 32 -

DIGITAL +3.3 MODULE 29 -

DIGITAL DATA COMPUTER NO. 1 13 83A-E001

DIGITAL DATA COMPUTER NO. 2 14 83A-F002

DIGITAL MODULE 28 -

DIGITAL NON-UNIFORMITY CORRECTION MODULE 37 -

ELECTRO-OPTICAL SENSOR UNIT 18 -

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL VALVE 23 -

GND PWR CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY 1 1A-H004

INPUT MODULE 25 -

LASER ELECTRONICS UNIT 38 -

LASER TRANSCEIVER UNIT 39 -

LEFT DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATOR 2 80A-H001

Ñ
1 LEFT HAND CONTROLLER GRIP ASSEMBLY 9 52A-K314

LEFT THROTTLE GRIP 4 52A-H049

NO. 7 CIRCUIT BREAKER/RELAY PANEL ASSEMBLY 15 52A-C057

POD CONTROLLER MODULE 30 -

POD ELECTRONICS HOUSING 22 -

POD ELECTRONICS HOUSING DESICCANT 24 -

POD ELECTRONICS HOUSING V-BAND CLAMP 21 -

Figure 1. Locator (Sheet 10)

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Index Ref
Nomenclature
No. Des

POD ADAPTER UNIT 16 -

Ñ
2 REAR AIRCRAFT CONTROLLER GRIP ASSEMBLY 10 52A-L504

REAR LEFT DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATOR 7 80A-L019

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2 REAR LEFT THROTTLE GRIP 11 52A-K301

REAR RIGHT DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATOR 7 80A-L017

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2 REAR RIGHT THROTTLE GRIP 12 52A-K302

RIGHT DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATOR 2 80A-J002

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1 RIGHT HAND CONTROLLER GRIP ASSEMBLY 8 52A-K314

RIGHT THROTTLE GRIP 3 52A-H048

ROLL DRIVE AMPLIFIER 40 -

ROLL DRIVE UNIT 20 -

ROLL DRIVE UNIT V-BAND CLAMP 19 -

ROLL DRIVE MOTOR 41 -

SCENE BASED NON-UNIFORMITY CORRECTION MODULE 36 -

SERVO CONTROLLER MODULE 33 -

SERVO INTERFACE MODULE 34 -

SIGNAL PROCESSOR MODULE 31 -

SNSR POD CONTROL BOX PANEL ASSEMBLY 6 52A-J080

VIDEO PROCESSOR MODULE 35 -

LEGEND

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1 F/A-18D 163986 AND UP NIGHT ATTACK CONFIGURATION.

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2 F/A-18D 163434 THRU 163778, ALSO 163986 AND UP TRAINER CONFIGURATION.

Figure 1. Locator (Sheet 11)

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ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

DESCRIPTION

ADVANCED TARGETING FORWARD LOOKING INFRARED SYSTEM

(ATFLIR)

Reference Material
None

Alphabetical Index
Subject Page No.

ATFLIR System .......................................................................................................................................... 3

ANFLIR Sensor................................................................................................................................... 5
Electro-Optical Sensor Unit .............................................................................................................. 3
Environmental Control Valve ........................................................................................................... 3
Eurocard Modules............................................................................................................................... 3
Laser Electronics Unit........................................................................................................................ 5
Laser Transceiver Unit....................................................................................................................... 5
Pod Adapter Unit ............................................................................................................................... 5
Pod Electronics Housing.................................................................................................................... 5
Roll Drive Amplifier ........................................................................................................................... 6
Roll Drive Motor ................................................................................................................................. 6
Roll Drive Unit.................................................................................................................................... 6
ATFLIR Displays, Figure 1 ....................................................................................................................... 7
Built-In Test ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Pertinent Data, Table 1 ............................................................................................................................. 3
System Description ..................................................................................................................................... 2

Record of Applicable Technical Directives

None
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1. INTRODUCTION.
2. The descriptions provided in this WP are listed
below:
a. system description
b. system components
c. system controls and indicators.
3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.
4. Refer to component locator (A1-F18A( )-742-100,
WP004 00) for location of radar system components.
The radar system provides the functions listed
below:
a. air target range, range rate, antenna angles,
and antenna rates for use in computation of weapon
parameters and launch equations.
b. detection of air and surface targets.
c. automatic acquisition of short range air
targets.
d. track of air and surface targets.
e. target illumination for AIM-7 missiles.
f. air to ground (a/g) mapping.
g. air to air (a/a) and a/g display data.
h. RECCE mapping - F/A-18D 164642 AND
UP, RECCE CONFIGURATION.
i. terrain avoidance introduction.
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5. The Advanced Targeting Forward Looking
Infrared (ATFLIR) system provides three
pilot-selectable fields of view (FOV). Wide field of
view (WFOV), medium field of view (MFOV) and
narrow field of view (NAR). WFOV is a fixed 1X
FOV. MFOV and NAR are each 1X with a 2X zoom
capability. The primary function of the ATFLIR is
to enable the accurate delivery of precision guided
ordnance at a standoff distance outside of IR SAM,
Anti-aircraft armament and point defense missile
system ranges.
6. Pilot situational awareness in the low altitude
environment is enhanced with an independent
ANFLIR image projected on the HUD. To aid in
close air support operations and delivery of weapons
that use an offboard laser, a laser spot tracker
(LST) is incorporated.
7. The ATFLIR provides two air-to-air modes:
pointed, and autotrack. Air-to-Ground and air-to-air
laser range finding is also provided.
8. Peace time pilot training is aided by a pilot
controlled switch that puts the laser into an eye
safe training mode. It provides accurate target
line-of-sight pointing angles and angular rates to
the mission computer (MC) system.
9. The ATFLIR system is made up of a nine
subsystems, aircraft switches, and related avionics
systems. ATFLIR displays are shown in figure 1.
Table 1 lists pertinent data for ATFLIR.
10. ATFLIR system detailed description is as listed
below:
a. ATFLIR system
b. controls and indicators.
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Table 1. Pertinent Data
Characteristic
ATFLIR Weight:
Power consumption:
11. ATFLIR SYSTEM.
12. The pod adapter unit is installed on the left
fuselage at weapon station 4. The pod can be
installed or removed to be compatible with the
aircraft mission requirements.
13. Refer to locator (WP003 00) for location of
ATFLIR pod components. The ATFLIR pod
components are described as listed below:
a. electro-optical sensor unit
b. environmental control valve
c. eurocard modules
d. laser electronics unit
e. laser transceiver unit
f. ANFLIR sensor
g. pod adapter unit
h. pod electronics housing
i. roll drive amplifier
j. roll drive motor
k. roll drive unit.
14. ELECTRO-OPTICAL SENSOR UNIT. The
electro-optical sensor unit (EOSU) contains the
ATFLIR midwave IR receiver, gimbal mounted
telescope, laser spot tracker (LST) and visible EO
camera. The EOSU components are enclosed in a
single outer structure that protects and seals
components from moisture, contaminants and EMI.
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Operating Parameters
424 Pounds
115vac:
3780 va maximum
1260 va average
28vdc:
410 w max
imum155 w average
15. All optics and sensors are mounted on an
optical bench made of a single-piece aluminum
bench that eliminates optical alignment errors when
components are separated for maintenance.
16. The EOSU outer structure isolates the bench
and assemblies and protects them from the
windloads of mach plus velocities. The structure
includes the outer housing windscreen,
multispectral and LST windows. Four shock mounts
suspend and balance the bench and gimbals in the
outer housing.
17. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL VALVE. The
environmental control valve regulates the aircraft
cooling air for the components of the ATFLIR pod.
The control value also enables the ground air to
provide air flow during ground operation.
18. EUROCARD MODULES. The eurocard modules
are made up of 13 circuit cards listed below:
a. analog module
b. clean analog module
c. control and interface module
d. digital +3.3 module
e. digital module
f. digital non-uniformity correction
g. input module
h. pod controller module
i. scene based non-uniformity correction
module
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j. servo controller module
k. servo interface module
l. signal processor module
m. video processor module.
19. Analog Module. The analog module (AM)
provides microcontroller and BIT functions. It also
produces analog ± 15vdc and ± 12vdc for the analog
power forms and the BIT hardwired power forms.
20. Clean Analog Module. The clean analog
module (CAM) provides clean analog ± 5.2vdc,
± 15vdc and digital +5.1vdc and -5.0vdc. These
voltages are used in the clean analog power forms
and video generation where low noise is required. It
also includes voltages for the BIT hardware.
21. Control and Interface Module. The control
and interface module (CIM) provides control for the
TRS temperature, quad detectors TEC, FOV
motors and focus motors. The control and interface
module also provides a 16-bit and a 24-bit address
to the VME bus. The module samples discretes
from the focus pot, focus temperatures,
auto-alignment diode, TRS and detector
temperatures, and BIT voltages. The module also
contains the JTAG test bus controller, JTAG scan
path links, fibrechannel port bypass circuits and
relay drivers for heater and motor control. The
module also provides the READY status to the
aircraft.
22. Digital A3.3 Module. The digital +3.3 module
provides uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
+3.3vdc through a 500 µsec input power dropout.
23. Digital Module. The digital module provides
UPS +5.1vdc through a 500 µsec input power
dropout.
24. Digital Non-Uniformity Correction. The digital
non-uniformity correction (DNUC) channels
pixel-to-pixel non-uniformity and converts the
analog signal to digital. The low-noise 14-bit DNUC
receives the ATFLIR detector video output and
applies level and gain corrections to each pixel. A
fine level calibration takes less than one second.
25. Six sets of corrections are pre-stored and
calibrated for each FOV and detection gain
combination. Any correction set can be applied
within 200 milliseconds. Also, fine real-time level
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corrections, derived from term generators on the
scene based non-uniformity correction (SBNUC) are
also applied.
26. Dead pixel and blinker detection is also a
function of squares calculations. SBNUC receives
10-bit digital video from the EOSU and converts
EOSU timing for a 1:1 aspect ratio display. The
DNUC also processes electro optic sensors. The
DNUC has a VME bus interface and a fibre
channel interface.
27. Input Module. The input module provides EMI
filtering, converts the 115vac to 270vdc, provides
50vdc transient protected +28vdc and contains the
motor power relay.
28. Pod Control Module. The pod control module
controls all pod functions, including the ATFLIR
sensor and interfaces with the mission computer. It
is a radstone power PC VME data processor.
29. The pod control module functions are to enable
the laser electronics to start and stop the laser,
close the shutter during BIT firing, and control the
eyesafe OPO mechanism. The pod control module
interfaces include a dual redundant 1553B interface,
a VME64 bus, an RS-232 serial interface, an RS-422
serial interface and an RS-485 serial interface.
30. Scene Based Non-Uniformity Correction. The
scene based non-uniformity correction (SBNUC)
provides optimal uniformity over all environments
in the rapidly changing background environment of
a fighter aircraft.
31. The SBNUC incorporates field and line
buffering and filtering and motion detection
circuitry to support a real-time NUC algorithm. The
SBNUC scene based correction is for both high and
low frequency active non-uniformities. For high
frequency non-uniformities, the module calculates
non-uniformity terms based on video from the
DNUC and uses a 3LM non-linear filter based on a
multi-stage median architecture. For low frequency
non-uniformities, dual bandpass filters are used to
filter the DNUC video. The SBNUC interfaces with
the DNUC using 14-bit digital video and VME bus
interface.
32. Servo Controller Module. The servo controller
module (SCM) provides the digital servo function
and performs LOS stabilizing, step-stare scan
control, FLIR-to-laser boresight alignment,
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ATFLIR-to-aircraft transfer alignment de-rotation
controls, inertial position stabilization and LOS
determinations. Module interface include a VME64
bus, an RS485 serial interface and PCI.
33. Servo Interface Module. The servo interface
module (SIM) provides the interface between the
EOSU and the servo controller. These interfaces
include pointing and stabilization components,
discretes to the fiber optic gyro electronics, two
resolver excitations and the quad detector
electronics.
34. Interface includes the FLIR dero, visible dero,
windscreen and roll tachometers. The SIM also
includes the interface to the IMC, FLIR/visible and
laser kaman sensors.
35. The SIM provides drive to the EOSU power
amps and drive signals to the EOSU laser diodes.
The servo interface is made up primarily of analog
multiplexers, A/D and D/A converters, VME and
PCI bus interfaces.
36. Signal Processor Module. The signal processor
module (SPM) does programmable air-to-ground
and air-to-air tracking. The air-to-ground,
dual-mode tracker features a complimentary mode
that combines the strengths of correlation and
centroid track algorithms to produce a single track
error. The SPM interface include a fiber channel
and a VME64 bus.
37. Video Processor Module. The video processor
module (VPM) receives two 14-bit video inputs
from the DNUC. The VPM accepts 640X480 FLIR
video and 576X494 visible video. The VPM
provides FLIR video using a fiber channel to the
signal processor for tracking and does image
enhancement, symbol generation and conversion to
modified RS-170 for the pilot composite analog
video display.
38. The VPM provides a histogram based on video
data, automatic or manual gain and level, a 2X
electronic zoom and a 1-D cosine filter. VPM
interfaces with the RS-485 and VME64 buses.
39. LASER ELECTRONICS UNIT. The laser
electronics unit (LEU) is the primary interface
between the LTR, aircraft and pod. The LEU is
made up of three functional modules, the diode bias
power supply, the LVPS control, and the
interface/filter module.
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40. The LEU contains a high voltage bias converter
and +28vdc converter and provides power input and
EMI filtering.
41. The LEU controller interfaces with the LTR
controller by way of a serial bus. The LEU does not
contain any high voltage components that require
sealing to satisfy high altitude performance. The
highest voltage is the diode driver, which does not
exceed 400V.
42. LASER TRANSCEIVER UNIT. The laser
transceiver unit (LTR) integrates an alignment
stable resonator with an eyesafe conversion module,
energy output BIT, range receiver and boresight
reference. The LTR is purged with dry air and is
sealed to provide high capability and protect the
optical components from contamination.
43. The polarization output-coupled (POC)
resonator produces an output of M-mj at 1.064 µm,
at a repetition rate of up to 20 Hz. An energy sense
circuit provides a BIT signal to verify the laser
resonator output is at the required level of
operation.
44. The receiver provides range information. OPO
is used for conversion to an eyesafe output of N-mJ
at 1.573 µm. Switching between eyesafe and
non-eyesafe modes of operation on pilot command
will be done by rotating two periscope elements.
45. ANFLIR SENSOR. The ANFLIR sensor is a self
contained FLIR imaging system that provides
imagery suitable for maneuvering and navigating
safely at low altitudes and at high airspeeds
comparable to those flown over the same terrain
during daylight visual conditions, and for detecting
navigational points at ranges of use.
46. POD ADAPTER UNIT. The pod adapter unit
(PAU) provides the mounting/interface for the
aircraft, pod electronics housing (PEH) and
ANFLIR sensor. Alignment features for the
ANFLIR sensor and PEH are also provided. It
contains features for the ANFLIR sensor and
aircraft services. In addition, it provides cooling air,
power and signal line distribution.
47. POD ELECTRONICS HOUSING. The pod
electronics housing provides mounting/interfacing
for the PAU, LTR, LEU, environmental control
valve (ECV), roll drive unit (RDU), roll drive
amplifier (RDA) and the cold wall cooled card cage
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and backplane for the power supplies and processor
WRA.
48. ROLL DRIVE AMPLIFIER. The roll drive
amplifier attaches to the PEH and the RDM. It
provides the drive power for the RDM.
49. ROLL DRIVE MOTOR. The RDM mounts to the
RDU. The motor is a brushless motor with an
integral tachometer. A position readout is obtained
with anti-backlash gearing and measuring
pinion/ring gear position. Motor electrical interface
is provided by the PEH.
50. ROLL DRIVE UNIT. The RDU serves as the
mechanical and electrical attachment between the
EOSU and PEH. Mechanical aspects include
cooling air path for the EOSU, ring gear drive and
optical path for the LTR. It provides the roll axis
rotation, radial alignment and axial alignment for
the EOSU.
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51. Desiccant Cartridge. The desiccant cartridge
is a moisture indicating capsule which indicates
moisture content in the ATFLIR system by color
(blue-good/low moisture; pink-bad/excessive
moisture). Desiccant cartridges are located in the
PEH access door, EOSU and ANFLIR sensor unit.
52. BUILT-IN TEST.
53. The FLIR pod has initiated and periodic
built-in test (BIT). The BIT functions determine
the FLIR pod components status.
54. BIT functions are listed below:
a. power-up BIT
b. initiated BIT
c. periodic BIT.
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Figure 1. ATFLIR Displays (Sheet 2)

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Figure 1. ATFLIR Displays (Sheet 3)

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Figure 1. ATFLIR Displays (Sheet 4)

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ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

ADVANCED TARGETING FORWARD LOOKING INFRARED SYSTEM

(ATFLIR)

Reference Material
None

Alphabetical Index
Subject Page No.

Controls and Indicators.............................................................................................................................. 2

Aircraft Controller Grip Assembly ................................................................................................... 11
Aircraft Controller Grip Assembly, Table 9.................................................................................... 12
Digital Display Indicator, Table 8 .................................................................................................... 8
GND PWR Control Panel Assembly................................................................................................ 3
GND PWR Control Panel Assembly, Table 2 ................................................................................ 3
Head-Up Display................................................................................................................................. 11
Left Digital Display Indicator........................................................................................................... 7
Left/Right Hand Controller Grip Assembly - F/A-18D 163986 AND UP NIGHT ATTACK
CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................................... 4
Left/Right Hand Controller Grip Assembly - F/A-18D 163986 AND UP NIGHT ATTACK
CONFIGURATION, Table 4 ...................................................................................................... 4
Left Throttle Grip............................................................................................................................... 4
Left Throttle Grip, Table 3 ............................................................................................................... 4
Nose Wheelwell Digital Display Indicator ID-2388/ASQ-194 ...................................................... 6
Nose Wheelwell Digital Display Indicator ID-2388/ASQ-194, Table 7 ...................................... 6
Rear Left Digital Display Indicator ................................................................................................. 7
Rear Aircraft Controller Grip Assembly - F/A-18D 163434 THRU 163778, ALSO 163986
AND UP TRAINER CONFIGURATION ............................................................................... 11
Rear Left Throttle Grip Assembly - F/A-18D 163434 THRU 163778, ALSO 163986 AND
UP TRAINER CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................... 4
Rear Right Throttle Grip Assembly - F/A-18D 163434 THRU 163778, ALSO 163986 AND
UP TRAINER CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................... 5
Rear Right Throttle Grip Assembly - F/A-18D 163434 THRU 163778, ALSO 163986 AND
UP TRAINER CONFIGURATION, Table 6 .......................................................................... 5
Rear Right Digital Display Indicator ............................................................................................... 7
Right Digital Display Indicator ........................................................................................................ 7
Right Throttle Grip ............................................................................................................................ 5
Right Throttle Grip, Table 5............................................................................................................. 5
SNSR Pod Control Box Panel Assembly ........................................................................................ 2
SNSR Pod Control Box Panel Assembly, Table 1......................................................................... 2
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Alphabetical Index (Continued)

Subject Page No.

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Record of Applicable Technical Directives

None

1. INTRODUCTION. g. rear right throttle grip - F/A-18D 163434

THRU 163778, ALSO 163986 AND UP TRAINER
2. This WP describes the controls and indicators CONFIGURATION
required for ATFLIR system operation. Figure 1
WP003 00 shows the controls and indicators. h. nose wheelwell digital display indicator

i. left digital display indicator (LDDI)

3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS.
j. rear left digital display indicator (rear LDDI)
The components listed below are controls and
indicators for the ATFLIR system: k. right digital display indicator (RDDI)

a. SNSR pod control box panel assembly l. rear right digital display indicator
(rear RDDI)
b. GND PWR control panel assembly
m. head-up display unit
c. left throttle grip n. aircraft controller grip assembly
d. rear left throttle grip - F/A-18D 163434 o. rear aircraft controller grip assembly -
THRU 163778, ALSO 163986 AND UP TRAINER F/A-18D 163434 THRU 163778, ALSO 163986 AND
CONFIGURATION UP TRAINER CONFIGURATION.

e. left/right hand controller grip assembly - 4. SNSR POD CONTROL BOX PANEL ASSEMBLY.
F/A-18D 163986 AND UP NIGHT ATTACK The SNSR pod control box panel assembly controls
CONFIGURATION power application to the ATFLIR. See table 1 for a
description of the ATFLIR switches located on the
f. right throttle grip SNSR pod control box panel assembly.

Table 1. SNSR Pod Control Box Panel Assembly

Control/Indicator Function

FLIR switch Three position toggle switch that controls electrical power to the ATFLIR pod.

OFF Removes all electrical power from the ATFLIR pod.

STBY Turns on standby electrical power, enables detector cool down and mux
communication with the mission computer system. Applies aircraft cooling air if
airborne, or turns on ground cooling blower during ground operation.

ON Turns power for power supplies on. ATFLIR pod turned on if detector cooled
down.
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Table 1. SNSR Pod Control Box Panel Assembly (Continued)

Control/Indicator Function

LTD/R switch Two position lever locked switch that must be lifted before it can be moved to
the magnetically held position. The LTD/R switch enables arming of the laser
when all other interlocks are met.

SAFE Inhibits laser arming.

ARM Enables laser arming. Magnetically held in ARM position when all interlocks
are met.

5. GND PWR CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY. The a description of the switches located on the GND
GND PWR control panel assembly applies ground PWR control panel assembly.
power to the various avionic systems. See table 2 for

Table 2. GND PWR Control Panel Assembly

Control/Indicator Function

1 SWITCH Three position toggle switch with holding contacts in A ON and B ON

positions. Applies ground power to avionic systems.

A ON Applies ground power to digital data computer no. 1, LDDI, signal data
computer and various other avionics systems. Resets to AUTO when ground
power is removed. For listing of other avionic systems energized refer to
A1-F18AC-420-100.

B ON Applies ground power to digital data computer no. 2 and all avionic systems
energized by A ON. Resets to AUTO when ground power is removed. For listing
of other avionic systems energized refer to A1-F18AC-420-100.

AUTO Inflight normal operating position.

2 SWITCH Three position toggle switch with holding contacts in A ON and B ON

positions. Applies ground power to avionic systems.

B ON Applies ground power to the air data computer, control-converter, RDDI and
various other avionics systems. Resets to AUTO when ground power is
removed. For listing of other avionic systems energized refer to
A1-F18AC-420-100.

AUTO Inflight normal operating position.

3 SWITCH Three position toggle switch with holding contacts in the A ON and B ON
positions. Applies ground power to various avionic systems.

B ON Applies ground power to FLIR pod. Resets to AUTO when ground power is re-
moved. For listing of other avionic systems energized refer to
A1-F18AC-420-100.

AUTO Inflight normal operating position.

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6. LEFT THROTTLE GRIP. The left throttle grip
has the HARM Target Sequence/FLIR FOV/RAID
switch. Refer to table 3.
7. REAR LEFT THROTTLE GRIP - F/A-18D 163434
THRU 163778, ALSO 163986 AND UP TRAINER
CONFIGURATION. The rear left throttle grip is in
the rear cockpit. Refer to LEFT THROTTLE
GRIP, this WP.

Table 3. Left Throttle Grip

Control/Indicator Function

HARM Target Pushbutton switch used in air to ground or NAV master modes with the
Sequence/FLIR FOV/ ATFLIR on to select the field of view (FOV) for ATFLIR operation. Alternate
RAID switch pressing selects either .7° by .7° narrow FOV, 3° by 3°medium FOV or 6° by
6° wide FOV.

8. LEFT/RIGHT HAND CONTROLLER GRIP switches, radar elevation controls, and target
ASSEMBLY - F/A-18D 163986 AND UP NIGHT designator control switches. The right hand
ATTACK CONFIGURATION. The left/right hand controller grip assembly has the trigger for the
controller grip assemblies have the sensor control laser. Refer to table 4.

Table 4. Left/Right Hand Controller Grip Assembly - F/A-18D 163986 AND UP

NIGHT ATTACK CONFIGURATION
Control/Indicator Function

Sensor control switch The forward position commands the track acquisition modes when the forward
position is selected on the hand controller without priority to the display. The
inboard position is used to assign priority to the MPCD. The outboard position
assigns priority to the left or right DDI
format.

Target designator con- Force control type momentary switch which can be moved any direction or
trol switch pressed. Positions pod head left, right, up, or down at a rate proportional to
pressure applied to the control while pointing. When pressed and released,
designates the point in the center of the field of view reticle as the aimpoint.
During ATFLIR track, enables offset reticle when pressed. Slews offset reticle
when moved.

HARM Target Pushbutton switch used in air to ground or NAV master modes with the
Sequence/FLIR FOV/ ATFLIR on to select the field of view (FOV) for ATFLIR operation. Alternate
RAID switch pressing selects either .7° by .7° narrow FOV, 3° by 3°medium FOV or 6° by
6° wide FOV.

Undesignate switch Pushbutton switch that undesignates all designated targets and commands
ATFLIR to point. Pressing switch twice within one second selects or deselects
velocity vector slave (VVSLV) mode when it is available in a/g or nav aircraft
master mode.

Radar elevation control Spring loaded potentiometer that is used to control the field of view (FOV)
zoom. Moving the control up increases the zoom of the current FOV and/or
changes the FOV to the next higher FOV. Moving the control down decreases
the zoom of the current FOV and/or changes the FOV to the next lower FOV.
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Table 4. Left/Right Hand Controller Grip Assembly - F/A-18D 163986 AND UP

NIGHT ATTACK CONFIGURATION (Continued)
Control/Indicator Function

Trigger On right hand controller grip assembly, the second detent will fire the laser. On
left hand controller grip assembly, the trigger is not operational.

9. RIGHT THROTTLE GRIP. The right throttle grip of view. See table 5 for a description of the switches
provides the ability to select and designate targets that control ATFLIR operation.
for ATFLIR system tracking and control the field

Table 5. Right Throttle Grip

Control/Indicator Function

Throttle designator Force control type momentary switch which can be moved any direction or
control (TDC) pressed. Positions pod head left, right, up, or down at a rate proportional to
pressure applied to the control while pointing. When pressed and released,
designates the point in the center of the field of view reticle as the aimpoint.
During ATFLIR track, enables offset reticle when pressed. Slews offset reticle
when moved.

Radar elevation control Spring loaded potentiometer that is used to control the field of view (FOV)
zoom. Moving the control up increases the zoom of the current FOV and/or
changes the FOV to the next higher FOV. Moving the control down decreases
the zoom of the current FOV and/or changes the FOV to the next lower FOV.

10. REAR RIGHT THROTTLE GRIP - F/A-18D ability to select and designate targets for ATFLIR
163434 THRU 163778, ALSO 163986 AND UP system tracking and control the field of view. See
TRAINER CONFIGURATION. The rear right table 6 for a description of the switches that control
throttle grip is in the rear cockpit and provides the ATFLIR operation.

Table 6. Rear Right Throttle Grip - F/A-18D 163434 THRU 163778, ALSO 163986
AND UP TRAINER CONFIGURATION.
Control/Indicator Function

Throttle designator Force control type momentary switch which can be moved any direction or
control (TDC) pressed. Positions pod head left, right, up, or down at a rate proportional to
pressure applied to the control while pointing. When pressed and released,
designates the point in the center of the field of view reticle as the aimpoint.
During ATFLIR track, enables offset reticle when pressed. Slews offset reticle
when moved.

Radar elevation control Spring loaded potentiometer that is used to control the field of view (FOV)
zoom. Moving the control up decreases the zoom of the current FOV and/or
changes the FOV to the next lower FOV. Moving the control down increases
the zoom of the current FOV and/or changes the FOV to the next higher FOV.
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11. NOSE WHEELWELL DIGITAL DISPLAY (ID-2388/ASQ-194) displays weapon system

INDICATOR (ID-2388/ASQ-194). The nose maintenance codes. See table 7 for a description of
wheelwell digital display indicator switches and indicators on the nose wheelwell DDI.

Table 7. Nose Wheelwell Digital Display Indicator (ID-2388/ASQ-194)

Control/Indicator Function

MAINTENANCE Pushbutton switch which enables MAINTENANCE CODE display. One

CODE DISPLAY switch maintenance code is displayed each time switch is pressed. If pressed and held,
one maintenance code is displayed each second.

AMI BIT/RESET switch Guarded pushbutton switch starts built-in tests (BIT) and clears all stored
maintenance codes.

MAINTENANCE Three digit light emitting diode display used to display stored three digit
CODE display maintenance codes. ATFLIR set maintenance codes are:

30A - electro-optical sensor unit (EOSU) fail

30C - laser transceiver unit (LTR) fail

30E - laser electronics unit (LEU) fail

30F - environmental control valve (ECV) fail

31A - ANFLIR sensor unit (NFS) fail

31C - energy storage unit (ESU) fail

31E - digital nonuniformity correction (DNUC) fail

31F - signal processor fail

32C - servo interface module (SIM) fail

32E - servo controller (SC) fail

32F - video processor (VP) fail

33A - pod controller (PC) fail

33C - scene based nonuniformity correction (SBNUC) fail

33E - control and interface module (CIM) fail

33F - power supply clean analog module fail

34A - digital module fail

34C - power supply analog module fail

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Table 7. Nose Wheelwell Digital Display Indicator (ID-2388/ASQ-194) (Continued)

Control/Indicator Function

34E - power supply digital +3.3 module (PS3.3) fail

34F - power supply input module fail

35C - pod electronics housing (PEH) fail

35E - roll drive unit (RDU) fail

35F - roll drive amplifier (RDA) fail

36A - roll drive motor (RDM) fail

36C - pod adapter unit (PAU) fail

12. LEFT DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATOR. The of ATFLIR information. The RDDI has the
LDDI is the primary indicator used for stores required switches and displays to control the
management system displays, caution and advisory ATFLIR pod and selected initiated BIT. Figure 1
information. Figure 1 shows ATFLIR displays. shows ATFLIR displays.

13. If a failure is detected by periodic BIT during
ATFLIR pod operation, ADV-BIT advisory is
displayed on the LDDI. This advisory indicates that
the ATFLIR pod is not completely functional and
operation may be degraded. If the ATFLIR pod
overheats, a ATFLIR OVRHT caution is displayed.
14. LDDI and RDDI are functionally
interchangeable, giving the ability to display and
control information to either indicator. If both
indicators are on, cautions and advisories are
displayed on the LDDI. With the exception of the
MENU display, if a display existing on one
indicator is commanded on the other indicator, the
existing display reverts to the MENU display. For a
description of controls and displays, refer to table 8.
15. REAR LEFT DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATOR.
ON F/A-18D, the rear LDDI is in the rear cockpit.
Operation, controls, and indications are the same as
the LDDI.
16. RIGHT DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATOR. The
RDDI is the primary indicator used for the display
17. A BIT control display is displayed on the RDDI
when the BIT pushbutton switch is pressed. An
ATFLIR BIT status message is displayed on the
BIT control display. This message indicates if the
ATFLIR pod is overheated, not ready, in test,
degraded, requesting a BIT restart or in a go/no-go
condition.
18. The LDDI and RDDI are functionally
interchangeable, giving the ability to display and
control information on either indicator. ATFLIR
displays can be on the LDDI and BIT information
on the RDDI. With the exception of the MENU
display, if a display existing on one indicator is
commanded on the other indicator, the existing
display reverts to the MENU display. For a
description of controls and displays, refer to table 8.
19. REAR RIGHT DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATOR.
ON F/A-18D, the rear RDDI is in the rear cockpit.
Operation, controls, and indicators are the same as
the RDDI. Refer to right digital display indicator,
this WP.
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Table 8. Digital Display Indicator

Control/Indicator Function

SUPT Menu display Displays list of display options available.

BIT pushbutton Momentary pushbutton switch. Selects BIT control display.

TAC menu display Displays list of display options available.

FLIR pushbutton Momentary pushbutton switch. Selects ATFLIR control display.

switch

FLIR OVRHT Indicates the ATFLIR pod is overheated.

caution

BIT control display Provides the ability to command initiated BIT on the various avionic systems.

SELBIT Momentary pushbutton switch. When selected provides the ability to initiate
pushbutton switch BIT on the selected category on the BIT control display.

SENSORS pushbut- Momentary pushbutton switch. Selects SENSORS BIT display or with SELBIT
ton switch pushbutton selected, initiates BIT on all sensors.

FLIR BIT status Indicates operational status of the ATFLIR pod.

message

MUX FAIL Indicates ATFLIR pod is not communicating with digital data computer when
ATFLIR pod is turned on.

DEGD Indicates a fault has been detected which will cause degraded FLIR pod
operation.

DEGD+OVRHT Indicates ATFLIR pod operation is degraded and an overheat condition exists.

OVRHT Indicates an overheat condition exists.

NOT RDY Indicates ATFLIR pod is not turned ON or not installed.

RESTRT Indicates initiated BIT should be restarted.

SF TEST Indicates FLIR pod is running an abbreviated initiated BIT when FLIR switch
is initially set to ON.

SENSORS Indicates operational status of the systems that I-BIT are running on.
status message

GO Indicates system is fully operational.

MUX FAIL Indication is reported by the ATFLIR pod and will be the same as the
indication for the ATFLIR pod.

DEGD Indicates a fault has been detected which will cause degraded ATFLIR
operation.
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Table 8. Digital Display Indicator (Continued)

Control/Indicator Function

DEGD+OVRHT Indicates ATFLIR operation is degraded and an overheat condition exists.

OVRHT Indicates an overheat condition exists.

IN TEST Indicates ATFLIR is running initiated BIT.

NOT RDY Indication is reported by the ATFLIR pod and will be the same as the indica-
tion for the ATFLIR pod.

RESTRT Indicates initiated BIT should be restarted.

SF TEST Indicates ATFLIR is running an abbreviated initiated BIT when FLIR switch
is initially set to ON.

SF TEST Indicates ATFLIR is running an abbreviated initiated BIT when FLIR switch
is initially set to ON for the ATFLIR pod.

RESTRT Indicates initiated BIT should be restarted.

MENU pushbutton Momentary pushbutton switch. Causes BIT control display to revert to the
switch TAC menu display.

ATFLIR control display Provides controls and displays required for FLIR system operation.

WFOV/MFOV/ Momentary pushbutton switch. Alternately commands ATFLIR field of view

NAR (FOV) to wide, medium or narrow. Label indicates FOV that is selected.
pushbutton switch

FLIR operating Indicates FLIR status is not ready (RDY with a line through it), standby
status (STBY), IBIT (TEST) or operate (OPR).

LG pushbutton Momentary pushbutton switch. Causes FOCS increase/decrease pushbutton

switch label to replace GN increase/decrease pushbutton label.

ZF pushbutton Momentary pushbutton switch. Causes GN increase/decrease pushbutton label

switch to replace FOCS increase/decrease pushbutton label.

FOCS increase/ Pushbutton switches. Displayed by pressing FOCS pushbutton switch. Adjusts
decrease pushbutton focusing of the infrared video on the FLIR control display. Pressing and releas-
switches ing changes focus in small amounts. Pressing and holding changes focus very
rapidly. Focus is adjusted from 0 (least sensitivity) to 8 (highest sensitivity) for
close targets with an adjustment of 9 for far targets. Initially focus is set to 8.

ZOOM increase/ Momentary pushbutton switches. Adjusts zoom values from 1.0 to 2.0.
decrease pushbutton

LVL increase/ Pushbutton switches. Adjusts level (brightness) of the infrared video on the
decrease pushbutton FLIR control display. Pressing and releasing changes level in small amounts.
switches Pressing and holding changes level very rapidly. Level is adjusted from 0 (least
brightness) to 9 (highest brightness). Initial setting is 2.
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Table 8. Digital Display Indicator (Continued)

Control/Indicator Function

GN increase/ Momentary pushbutton switches. Adjusts gain (contrast) of the infrared video
decrease pushbutton on the FLIR control display. Pressing and releasing changes gain in small
switches amounts. Pressing and holding changes gain very rapidly. Gain is adjusted from
0 (least contrast) to 9 (highest contrast). Initial setting is 5.

elevation readout Indicates pointing angle above or below the horizon. Negative sign is displayed
display when angle is below horizon.

BLK/WHT Momentary pushbutton switch. Alternately selects white hot or black hot video
pushbutton switch polarity. Label indicates selected polarity.

ALG pushbutton Momentary pushbutton switch. When boxed, selects automatic level and gain
switch controlled by the FLIR pod. With ALG selected FOCS increase/decrease
pushbutton label replaces GN increase/decrease pushbutton label and LVL
increase/decrease pushbutton label is not displayed. ALG pushbutton label is
boxed when selected.

LST pushbutton LST is displayed when laser spot tracker (LST) is tracking a properly coded,
switch laser illuminated target. It flashes until the LST target is designated.

velocity vector and Indicates aircraft vertical flight path angle and roll altitude information if
artificial horizon DCLTR is not selected. Horizon line is enlarged and velocity vector is centered
line when VVSLV selected.

DCLTR pushbutton Momentary pushbutton switch. Removes airspeed, altitude, mach number,
switch velocity vector, FLIR radar LOS box, FLIR radar LOS box offset symbol, artifi-
cial horizon line and azimuth steering line from display. Label is boxed when
selected.

altitude display Indicates barometric or radar altitude. Not displayed when DCLTR is selected.

SETUP pushbutton Momentary pushbutton switch. Causes a 10-shade gray scale to appear across
switch the bottom 1 inch of the video. The gray scale is used as an aid when adjusting
GN and LVL. Label is boxed when selected.

CAL Momentary pushbutton switch. When selected, pod will do a short video cali-
bration.

VVSLV pushbutton Momentary pushbutton switch. Displayed in a/g or nav master mode when a
switch target has not been designated and velocity vector is valid. Slaves ATFLIR line
of sight (LOS) to aircraft velocity vector when inflight. Reinitializes ATFLIR to
a specific pointing angle of 7.5° below the horizon along aircraft ground track
with weight on wheels. Label is boxed when selected.

Field of view reticle Indicates center of FLIR field of view. End bars on wide field of view reticle
indicate limits of next narrower field of view. Not displayed when acquisition
gate or tracking gate is displayed.

RTCL pushbutton Momentary pushbutton switch. Selects or deselects ATFLIR field of view
switch reticle.
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Table 8. Digital Display Indicator (Continued)

Control/Indicator Function

TV/IR pushbutton Momentary pushbutton switch. Selects between the infrared (IR) sensor and
switch the visible sensor (TV) available to targeting operations.

Azimuth readout Azimuth readout is the ATFLIR pointing angle left or right of aircraft ground
track.

Moving target The MV TGT option is displayed when the ATFLIR enters autotrack mode.
(MV TGT) push-
button switch

EYE SAFE push- The eye safe laser (EYE SAFE) allows the aircrew to select between eye safe
button switch and tactical laser.

ALN pushbutton Provides the aircrew with the option to select between primary transfer align-
switch ment mode (position and velocity match) or the revert mode (position match
only).

INT ALN pushbut- Selecting re-initializes the transfer alignment (INIT ALN). When selected, will
ton switch box and unbox nearly immediately. The ALN QUAL should then be UNSAT
10.

TDC assignment Indicates throttle designator control (TDC) is assigned to FLIR.

indicator

Azimuth steering Indicates azimuth steering direction.

line

Azimuth readout Indicates ATFLIR azimuth pointing angle left (L) or right (R) of aircraft
display ground track.

20. HEAD-UP DISPLAY. The head-up display
(HUD) is an electro-optical device which displays
attack and navigational information within the pilot
forward field of view.
21. The mission computer system, using ATFLIR
angle track information, computes the steering and
weapon release data displayed on the HUD.
23. REAR AIRCRAFT CONTROLLER GRIP
ASSEMBLY - F/A-18D 163434 THRU 163778,
ALSO 163986 AND UP TRAINER
CONFIGURATION. The rear aircraft controller grip
assembly is in the rear cockpit. Refer to
AIRCRAFT CONTROLLER GRIP ASSEMBLY,
this WP.

22. AIRCRAFT CONTROLLER GRIP ASSEMBLY.

The aircraft controller grip assembly has switches
that control the ATFLIR. See table 9 for a
description of these controls.
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Table 9. Aircraft Controller Grip Assembly

Control/Indicator Function

Sensor control switch Assigns throttle designator control to FLIR when moved toward DDI with
FLIR display. After throttle designator control assignment, movement towards
DDI with FLIR display starts and stops acquisition and tracking without
undesignation.

Undesignate/nose wheel Undesignates all designated targets and commands ATFLIR to point. Pressing
steer switch switch twice within one second selects or deselects velocity vector slave
(VVSLV) mode when it is available in a/g or nav aircraft master mode.