The MODE select switch is located to the right
previously. The keyboard is common to all the
of the LEDs and push buttons of the CONTROL
propulsion consoles in the MCS.
LOCATION SECTION. It is a two-position
rotary switch used to select either the LOCK-
OUT MANUAL or NORMAL PROGRAMMED
mode. The SCU operator uses this switch to place
SUMMARY
the GTEs and propeller pitch control in the
programmed control mode after starting the
This chapter was written to familiarize
GTEs.
you with the consoles of the MCS of the
Arleigh Burke-class ships, it is not enough
information for operational or troubleshooting
purposes. This material is provided to give
y o u , a junior GS, enough knowledge to
begin qualifying in your assigned watches,
using the PQS applicable to the watch station
you are learning.
The knowledge gained by reading this
chapter should also give you enough infor-
mation to assist a qualified technician in
the repair of this important equipment. Only
technical manuals can give you the in-depth
procedures as to how to troubleshoot and
HORIZONTAL KEYBOARD PANEL
repair the MCS equipment. Never try to
work on this equipment without the proper
This panel is identical to the keyboard
manuals and supervision by a qualified tech-
control panel on the EOOW/LU described
nician.
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