Figure 9-38.--DMS/MCS communication paths.
peripheral (smart-to-dumb), and non-computer
equipment. The GSEs are also responsible for
peripheral-to-computer (dumb-to-smart).
maintenance of the consoles. Although these
consoles are relatively trouble-free, you should
DMS COMMUNICATION TEST
become familiar with their internal operation.
While this chapter was written to familiarize
The two communication channels that inter-
you with the consoles in the CCS of DD-963,
face the DMS with the consoles are verified by
CG-47, FFG-7, and DDG-51 class ships, the
sending test messages from one channel to the
information in this chapter is not sufficient for
other and then reversing the transmitting channel
operational or troubleshooting purposes. This
and the receiving channel. All test messages must
material provides you with enough knowledge to
result in a positive acknowledgement. A negative
begin qualifying on CCS watches, in addition to
acknowledgement, a time-out, or an error
your using the PQS applicable to the watch
detected in the transmission results in a test
station you are learning.
failed message.
The knowledge you have gained by reading
this chapter should also provide you with enough
information to help a qualified technician in the
SUMMARY
repair of this important equipment. Only technical
This chapter should have provided you with
manuals can give you the in-depth procedures as
to how to troubleshoot and repair the CCS
a basic understanding of the indicators and
equipment. Never try to work on this equipment
controls of the auxiliary equipment and consoles
without the proper manuals. The GSE 1 & C
of gas turbine-powered ships. Most GSEs and
GSMs assigned to a gas turbine-powered ship will
TRAMAN also provides general information on
troubleshooting techniques and repair procedures.
stand watches at one time or another in the CCS.
Like all other material in this manual,
For this reason, you should be familiar with the
this chapter was written to provide you with
capabilities of the CCS consoles and auxiliary
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