LRS EVALUATION - QUOTATION

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• Publication Date: January 21, 1959
• Content Type: LETTER

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Total Cost Plus Fee
SUBJECTS Evaluation - Quotation
Reference: (a)
In response to your request of recent date, we are
submitting our quotation on the US Evaluation. The t clini-
cal details are described in the attached Reference (a). The
cost breakdown is as follows:
Engineering, Direct Labor
ILE,
Material & Other Charges
Sub-Total
GMA,
Total
Fixe'
It is certified that the ILE and GMA estimating rates used
above have been approved by the respective Resident Depart-
ment of Defense Auditor.
The work proposed in Reference (a) can be c -leted in
fourteen (14) months from the date of acceptance of contract
award. The following reports will be issued in conjunction
with this work:
(1) Final Report covering Test Program - Five (5)
months from date of acceptance of contract
award.
(2) Life Test Supplement - Fourteen (14) months
from date of acceptance of contract award.
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SUBJECT: LAS Evaluation - Quotation
Page 2 21 January 1959
This quotation is made subject to your aeresomt to
provide the following Goversasnt-furnished a punt:
(1) Two transmitters
(2) Seven receivers
Anspecial terms and conditions relating to work
under this quotation and/or with reference to the basic
agreement, should be provided in writing.
Attachments $ (3) copies of W. (a)
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The object of this proposed program is to obtain through test
and observation, sufficient data to permit appraisal of performance,
suitability and reliability of the LRS?i system. A secondary
objective is the generation of conclusions and resoomendations
derived from test results, which may improve the usefulness of the
equipment. A final report will be issued at the end of the regular
test program and a life-test report will be issued at the conclusion
of the life test period.
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The evaluation program will be divided into three general
catagories t Laboratory Tests, Field Teats and Life Tests. fte labw
oratory tests include all tests and measurements of equipment
characteristics which can be compared directly with similar measure-
ments on other apparatus. Laboratory tests should be made under
controlled conditions using techniques and instr mentation which may
be duplicated at any time. Laboratory test results provide the funds.
mental data upon which an evaluation can be made. Field tests are
composed of measurements made under simulated field conditions to
provide some indication of expected performance in actual use. In
general, field test results are not duplicable and cannot provide
a sound basis for objective evaluation. Field tests and results
when specified and interpreted by the user can provide valuable
information relating to improved application. Life test results
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provide indications of expected equipment life and deterioration
with ago. Since in this program it is not possible to toot a
statistically adequate sampling of equipments and environments,
test results cannot be considered conclusive. Throughout the
entire test period, the equipment and instruction material will be
subject to critical observation and subjective appraisal, Such
observations will cover the areas of operation, installation,
*intenance, general handling precautions? and improved design.
For the tests enumerated, at least two transmitters and seven
receivers will be required, One transmitter and three receivers
are required for life tests, as described below, and the remaining
transmitter and receivers are the minimum required for laboratory
and field tests.
TESTS TQ P OE
While it is beyond the scope of this proposal to describe, in
detail, the tests required, the following listing is indicative of
the types of tests to be performed, Included are these aeasa easats
specifically called for by the user. Standard toot conditions
applicable to this equipment will be established as soon as possible
after receipt of the units.
I. LA OR ATOP! TESTS
A. Receiver Measurements
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Measurements will be made on receivers in the condition received.
One receiver will be aligned and partially rechecked. Should a
substantial difference be noted$ all receivers will be realigned
and retested,
Wm-never possible, receiver measurements will be made using a
CW signal from a precision signal generator. Where pulsed signals
are required, the signal generator output will be suitably modulated.
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Receiver input arasurements will be made at the antenna terminals
as determined by calibrated signal geurater output. Reeiever out-
put measurements will be me" as DC at the detector output.
1. ?rsauanei and ' dw d r
a. Measure detector output as a function of input
frequency with signals near the limits of dynamis range,
b. Determine center or peak frequency.
e. Determine bandwidth between 3 db points,
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I. Measure detester output as a function of input
sinal from no-signal to a maximum value,
3. Rn"Is 'RAM
a. With a pulsed source, measure lower and upper
limits of signal amplitude which cause the relay to actuate consistently.
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Vary length of operating pulse and determine
points at which relay fails to operate consistentlyo
b. Repeat test with signal limits near extreass of
range.
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a. Measure switch contact resistance in terms of
voltage and current for several values of current within the
specified limits for AC and DC.
6. ra Sourge jariations
Measure characteristics under standard conditions for variations
in power supply voltage from C to 7.5 v,
a. Current - Current drawn by unit.
b, Bandwidth and Frequency - measure frequencies
producing signals 3 db down at detector, Determine bandwidth and
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center frequency. S E C R T
s. Sensitivity -r Measure detector output for
standard on?frequonsy inputs. Measure minimum pulsed signal which
will produce consistent relay operation.
d. Pulse Width Tolerance ? Measure maximum and
minimum pulse lengths which will produce consistent relay operation
with standard? input signal.
7. Temperature and H miditr
a. vary temperature between fle and 60?C.
b. Vary humidity between 0?5% and 95'10O%, with low
humidity at low temperature and high humidity at high temperatures*
e. Perform same measurements described under Power
source variations and with a battery power supply.,
d. Measure power supply voltage.
Be Transmitter Meassurem nts
Measurements will be made on one transmitter tuned in accordance
with the ins true&ion manual,
Except where necessary, tests will be made with CV operation,
1. P'reauemsr
a. Frequency will be measured as tuned per instruction
book.
2. ' wer 00put
Power output will be determined by measuring
voltage across the specified dumany load.
3. Pulse Width
Pulse widths at extremes of pulse width control
will be measured with transmitter as received,
b. Pulse widths at extremes of pulse width control
with control adjusted in accordance with instruction book.
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Power line effects will be measured-over ranges of 0.125v, 0-250 v
for the 115 v and 230 v settings, respectively, of the line switeh.
The compensating control will be sot at a fixed, median value.
Measurements will be made with the transmitter as tuned at the
nominal line voltageo
a. Frequency - Frequency will be a asured.
b. Power Output ? Power output will be measured
across a dummy load,
a. Pulse Width - Pulse widths obtainable at the
extreme settings the pulse width control will be measured.
d, Line Power - Power line current and power will
be measured.
5. 1.rA`+,,,. e
a. Vary tempera turn In a range from 0? to 60?0 ?
b. Vary humidity in a range from 0.5% to 95.100%,
with high humidity at high temperature and lam humidity at low
textp?rature,
a. Perform same measurements listed under Parer
Line variations with fixed line voltage.
II. FUULW T ISIS
A. Reece ver
1. ,e1nl'eu a Tests
With a fixed transmitter range and antenna height, the signal
roesived by the resolver will be measured at the detector output
for the following antenaao
a. Tuned half-wave doublet.
b. 1/1 ?-wave straight wire.
a. l/8.,,avs straight wire.
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d. 1/16' wave straight wire.
2. Irregular Operation
a. A random selection of CW, Voice and musical signals
will be fed to the input of the pulse discriminator. For sash type
of signal, the time of occurrence of triggering action will be
measured.
b. Observations of irregular triggering during
life teats and bench test will provide remaining information in
this area.
3. Altitude
a. One unit will be subjected to a pressure of
2.5 psi* corresponding to an altitude of 40,000 ft. for one hour.
Operation will be checked after return to ambient conditions.
4, Temperature
a. One unit will be subjected to a temperature of
-65?F for two hours. Operation will be checked after return to
ambient conditions.
5. Vibration
a. One unit will be subjected to vibration for a
maximum of one six-hour period in a manner to be specified, in
detail, by the customer. Following vibration the unit will be
checked for proper operation.
6. P. LOA
a. One unit will be dropped in a manner to be
specified, in detail, by the customer. Upon completion of the
drop, the units will be checked for proper operation.
g. i'ranssct.tter
1. Antenna Tests
Field intensity will be measured at fixed range and antenna
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height for the following antoranae*
a. T nned half-wave doublet.
b. 1A.-wave straight wire*
l/8,-wave straight wire*
d. 1/l6r-wave straight wire.
2. Ali
One unit will be subjected to a pressure of 2.5
psi. corresponding to an altitude of 40,000 feet, for one hour*
operation will be checked following return to ambient conditions.
3. 19tsaerature
a. One unit will be subjected to a temperature ?651,
for a period of 2 hours* operation will be *hooked following return
to ambient conditions.
4. Vibration
a. One unit will be subjected to vibration for a
maximum of one six-hour period in a manner to be specified, in
detail by the customer. Following vibration the unit will be
checked for proper operation.
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a. Transmitter output will be checked for harmonic
content and parasitic oscillations.
C . SYS Ti 1 Ol MATION
Operation of the LHS-l system will be checked with transmitter
and rsoet sr located in two different rooms on the sow floor and
between rooms five floors apart. Operation will be *hooked by relay
operation and by signal strength at receiver detector output.
The following conditions will be checked over each of the two
transmission paths.
11 with 1/4 wave antennas on receiver and transmitter.
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2. As above with receiver connected to heating pipes.
3, As above with receiver connected to water pipes.
4. As above with receiver connected to power line,
5, As (1) with transmitter connected to heating pipes.
6, As above with transmitter connected to water pipes.
7. As above with transmitter connected to power line.
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A. Transmitter
One transmitter will be operated continuously from a nominal
115-volt power line. By means of a time clock, the transmitter will
be actuated every five minutes, Tests will be made until a failure
oiwors or for one year, whichever is shorter, Periodically, check
measurements will be made of the following quantities.
1, !!! ueltc1
2. Output Power
3. Pulse Width
B. Rec...-.~olz r.
Three receivers will be operated continuously from battery
supplies with one, two? and three batteries paralleled for the
three receivers. Batteries will be replaced whenever the relay
fails to operate. Relay contacts will be loaded to full rated
current at 115 v. Improper triggering of the relays will be
recorded. Tests will be continued until failure occurs or for one
year, whichever is the shorter, Periodically checks will be made
of the following quantities,
1, Battery Voltage
2. Sensitivity
3. Frequency
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Throughout the test program? device operation will be observed
speeifisally for information regarding the tollowingi
A. Reliability in use and general structural ruggedness.
B. Vulnerability to damage due to mishandling or wrong
connections.
C. Detectability as affected by audible noise.
D. Irregular operation of relay., particularly with resp.et
to actuation rather than failure to actuate.
I. Apparent adequacy of the instruction book. This assume
availability of a complete final version.
P. Installation notes whiab may ask* for imroved field
operation.
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