Ground Support Test Equipment Rack

摘要

A computer-controlled ground support equipment rack for carrying out the complete routine test procedures on the units of a spacecraft power sub-system was defined and specified. The general system configuration was determined, standard instrumentation being selected where feasible. Selection criteria included, ease of programming, cost effectiveness, single vendor, service availability. Each unit of the system was then defined in detail and custom units, including a ten-module programmable load panel, were designed, breadboarded and tested. A comprehensive software package was developed which makes the system easy to program for engineers. An overview of the complete system covering description, capabilities, advantages and costs is provided.