2. Scientific discussion
2.6. Clinical aspects
2.6.8. Clinical safety
These optional tests can be performed at any time and are used more for testing and configuration management.
3.6.1 Special Test - Ping Test
See Figure 3-5. Ping tests send a ping packet to a specified Internet Protocol (IP) address when using wireless IP or Ethernet features. Ping tests are generally only required when troubleshooting IP address problems. Perform the following procedure to run a ping test:
a. Choose OPT>TEST>PING menu choices.
b. Enter the PING ADDRESS, the 12-digit (four octet) IP address to send the ping to. Press [ENT].
c. Enter the PING PKT SIZE, the size of the ping packet to send. This may be left at the default value.
Press [ENT].
d. Enter the # OF PINGS, the number of pings to perform. Press [ENT].
e. Enter the PING TIMEOUT, the time to wait for a ping response (milliseconds). This may be left at the default value, but should be increased if repeated attempts to ping are unsuccessful. Press [ENT].
f. Select YES and press [ENT] to start the ping. A PING RESPONSE screen and status message will display briefly when either the ping response has been successfully received, or the ping has timed out, whichever occurs first. (This may take a few minutes, depending on network.) While waiting for the PING RESPONSE, you may access other radio menus. The PING RESPONSE screen will temporarily override the currently selected screen to display the ping response status, and will then clear
automatically.
Figure 3-4. Option>Test>BIT, Battery, and VSWR Menus
STU OPT
7
TEST
SYSTEM BIT
VOLTAGE: 24.8 V STATUS: NOMINAL BATTERY
VSWR FREQUENCY*
VSWR
HUB VOLTAGE: 3.65 V HUB STATUS: NOMINAL
0103-4100-0008A RF5382 COUPLER
PREPOST EXTERNAL PA KDU
INTERNAL COUPLER
*NOTE: NOT ALLOWED WHILE SCANNING.
3.6.2 Special Version Test (Software and Hardware Versions)
The software and hardware versions test is used to track the installed version of software and installed revision of hardware, and is not necessary to run on every power-up. This test aids the maintainer in identifying,
troubleshooting, and ordering replacement modules. Perform the following procedure to view the radio special options:
a. Choose OPT>TEST>SPECIAL>VERSION menu choices. Module and revision listings are displayed. SOFTWARE and HARDWARE menus are displayed.
b. Use the keys to select SOFTWARE and press [ENT]. The software version screen will be displayed.
c. Use the keys to scroll through the software module and firmware revision listings. These listings display the version of software installed in the AN/PRC-150(C).
d. Press [ENT] or [CLR] to return to the SOFTWARE and HARDWARE menu screen.
e. Use the keys to select HARDWARE and press [ENT]. The hardware version screen will be displayed.
f. Use the keys to scroll through the hardware module and hardware revision listings. These listings display the version of hardware installed in the AN/PRC-150(C).
g. Press [ENT] or [CLR] to return to the SOFTWARE/HARDWARE menu.
h. To exit, press [CLR] several times or press [OPT].
3.6.2.1 Special Test - Elapsed (Radio) Time
The elapsed time indicator is used to determine how long the radio has been powered up. This is useful when scheduling preventive maintenance. Note that the displayed hours are cumulative and do not reset to zero. It is recommended that the user or maintainer log the figures for tracking purposes. It is not necessary to run the elapsed radio time test on every power-up. Perform the following procedure to view the elapsed radio time:
a. Choose OPT>TEST>SPECIAL>ELAPSED_TIME menu choices. Hours the AN/PRC-150(C) has been powered up (HOURS UP) and the hours the AN/PRC-150(C) has been transmitting (HOURS TX) are displayed.
b. To exit, press [CLR] several times or press [OPT].
3.6.2.2 Special Test - Config
It is not necessary to run the configuration number/serial number test on every power-up. Perform the following procedure to view the configuration number/serial number:
a. Choose OPT>TEST>SPECIAL>CONFIG> menu choices.
b. Use the keys to select IDS or OPTIONS and press [ENT].
c. If IDS is selected, use the keys to view:
•
Serial Number•
Firmware Number - firmware part number.•
Options Config - Options Configuration Number specifies the installed options.•
Top Level Number - specifies the installed hardware components.•
Order Number - factory order number under which the radio was purchased.•
Manufacture Date•
Encryption ID - ID number of the installed cryptography module.•
Purchased Options - Specifies software options installed d. Press [CLR] or [ENT] to return to the Options menu.e. If OPTIONS is selected, use the keys to scroll through the list of options installed in the radio.
Refer to Table 3-5 for details about each option.
NOTE
The options listed on the KDU display indicate the included features based on the type of radio. All of the options in Table 3-5 may not be displayed.
f. Press [OPT] to exit the Options menu, or [CLR] or [ENT] to return to the menu.
. Table 3-5. Options Summary
Options Description
ALE7210 The ALE option is installed.
INTERNAL PA INSTALLED
Internal PA is installed.
MAX KEYTIME The amount of time (in minutes) a user can hold the handset key to remain keyed. This time is enabled by LIMIT KEYUP.
LIMIT KEYUP Toggles ON/OFF to limit the amount of time a user can stay keyed (MAX KEYTIME).
NETS Radio can have one network maximum (Net 1).
VHF INSTALLED Allows radio to use VHF when installed, otherwise restricted to HF.
PT DATA INSTALLED Plain text data support is installed.
MIL 110B INSTALLED MIL 110B Serial Data is installed.
MELP INSTALLED MELP Digital Voice is installed.
ALE3G NETWORKING INSTALLED
Networking is installed for ALE-3G. This screen is not displayed if ALE-3G is not installed, even if the ALE-3G NETWORKING option is installed.
ALE3G STANAG 4538 The ALE-3G option is installed.
DIGITAL MDM INSTALLED
Digital modem is installed.
PT LPC INSTALLED Plain Text LPC is installed.
PT BEEPS INSTALLED Plain Text Beeps support is installed.
PPP MTU The maximum number of bytes that can be sent in a PPP packet (Maximum Transfer Unit).
PPP INSTALLED Support for PPP Communication is installed.
LPC 600 INSTALLED Linear Predictive Coding (LPC) 600 Digital Voice is installed.
HOP BANDWIDTH This screen displays the bandwidth used for ECCM (HOP).
If HOP is not installed, this screen is not displayed.
HOP SERIAL Serial Electronic Counter Counter Measures (ECCM) (HOP) is installed.
CRYPTO KEYSIZE Maximum allowable size of encryption keys.
CRYPTO COALITION Citadel encryption is installed.
CONFIG ID The default ID values after a zeroize. DEFAULT = export settings.
BLACKSIDE ENCRYPT INSTALLED
Black-side encryption is installed.
AVS INSTALLED Analog Voice Security (AVS) is installed.
DEBUG INSTALLED Engineering debug capabilities installed.
Table 3-5. Options Summary (Continued)
Options Description
Figure 3-5. Option>Test>Ping and Special Menus