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DEFSTAN 02-522/2(2004) : 2004

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The latest, up-to-date edition.

VERSATILE CONSOLE SYSTEM (VCS) ENGINEERING MANUAL - CATEGORY 2

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Language(s)

English

Published date

13-02-2004

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TITLE PAGE
SCOPE
FOREWORD
Sponsorship
Conditions of Release
Categories of Defence Standard
Related Documents
Health and Safety
Additional Information
CONTENTS
SECTION 1. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
SECTION 2. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 3. MILITARY STANDARDS/REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 4. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS GUIDANCE
           4.1 Versatile Console System Units - Standard Version
               4.1.1 General
               4.1.2 Design Criteria
               4.1.3 Material Requirements
               4.1.4 Unit Identification
               4.1.5 Spigot Holes
               4.1.6 Unit Sizes
               4.1.7 Radio Frequency (RF) Protection
               4.1.8 Fixings
               4.1.9 Sockets
               4.1.10 Illumination and Indication Supplies
               4.1.11 Finishing
               4.1.12 Wiring
               4.1.13 Soldering
               4.1.14 Standard Pin Allocation - Socket A
               4.1.15 Earthing and Bonding
               4.1.16 Components
               4.1.17 Illuminated Panels and Marker Plates
               4.1.18 Indicator Lamps
               4.1.19 Light Emitting Diodes
               4.1.20 Lever Keys
               4.1.21 Non_Magnetic Units
               4.1.22 Drawings
               4.1.23 Marking
               4.1.24 Storage and Shipment
               4.1.25 Testing
           4.2 Versatile Console System Units - Miniature
               4.2.1 General
               4.2.2 Material Requirements
               4.2.3 Construction
               4.2.4 Fixing
               4.2.5 Spigot Holes
               4.2.6 Connectors
               4.2.7 Plug Positions
               4.2.8 Guide Rails
               4.2.9 Wiring, Components, Finish etc
               4.2.10 Earthing and Bonding
               4.2.11 Tests
           4.3 Consoles and Assemblies - Standard Version
               4.3.1 General
               4.3.2 Design Criteria
               4.3.3 Types of Framework
               4.3.4 Construction of 30 Series Framework
               4.3.5 Ancillary Items
               4.3.6 Construction of 1000 Series Frameworks
               4.3.7 Boxes
               4.3.8 Special Boxes
               4.3.9 Multiboxes
               4.3.10 Plug Platforms (where required _ see
                      Annex D.)
               4.3.11 Assembling Boxes in Frameworks
               4.3.12 Plugs
               4.3.13 Terminal Chambers
               4.3.14 Cable Entry
               4.3.15 Cable Looms
               4.3.16 Wiring
               4.3.17 Wiring Schedules
               4.3.18 Wiring Diagrams
               4.3.19 Earthing and Bonding
               4.3.20 Miscellaneous Components
               4.3.21 Finish
               4.3.22 Marking
               4.3.23 Drawings
               4.3.24 Environmental Requirements
               4.3.25 Testing
           4.4 Box Structure for Miniature Versatile Console
               System Units 1
               4.4.1 Construction
               4.4.2 Side Panels
               4.4.3 Top and Bottom Panels
               4.4.4 Corner Brackets
               4.4.5 Plug Platform
               4.4.6 Socket Mounting Plate
               4.4.7 Socket Positions
               4.4.8 Spigots
               4.4.9 Assembling Boxes in Frameworks
               4.4.10 Tests
SECTION 5. CORPORATE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
ANNEX A. RELATED DOCUMENTS
ANNEX B. ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
ANNEX C. ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS TO
McMURDO PLUGS AND SOCKETS
ALPHABETICAL INDEX

Specifies engineering principles for the construction of Versatile Console System (VCS) Units and their consoles and assemblies, both in standard and miniature form, and is applicable to HM Surface Ships, Submarines, Ship and Weapon Systems and Equipment.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes DEFSTAN 02-522/1(2000). (04/2004) This standard is obsolescent because it is no longer required for the procurement of new equipment but is retained for maintenance purposes in support of existing in-service equipment. (10/2013)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
168
PublisherName
UK Ministry of Defence Standards
Status
Current
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