DE102016008413A1 - Multifunction control and display system - Google Patents

Abstract

A multifunctional operating and display system for military emergency vehicles (E) equipped with a weapon system (W), with an operating unit (1) having a computer unit (10), a display and control unit (12) and at least two data interfaces (14, 15 ) is provided for connection of external components (2, 3), each of which is connectable to one of the at least two data interfaces (14, 15) of the operating device (1), wherein the first data interface (14) for connection to a in the emergency vehicle (E ) is provided, which in turn is designed for coupling with the operating device (1) and which is provided with an interface unit (20) for connection to the first data interface (14) of the operating device (1), and wherein the second data interface (15) is designed for direct or indirect connection to a central weapon computer (3) provided in the weapon system (W).

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

The present invention relates to a multifunctional operating and display system for weapon-equipped military emergency vehicles. In particular, the invention relates to such a system that is equipped or equipped with a portable or mobile multipurpose operating device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

• – Fernsteuerung und Ferndiagnose von zu testenden Komponenten zur Erkennung und auch Behebung von Fehlern
• – Aufzeichnung, Speicherung von Mess- und Fehlerdaten
• – Übermittlung von Daten und Fehlermeldungen zur Ferndiagnose.

Air defense systems not only consist of stationary weapons installations, but typically also include a variety of mobile defense equipment such as radar-equipped vehicles, command post command vehicles, and armed emergency vehicles equipped with a weapon system which can be ground-air-borne, for example. Missiles is equipped. The operability and operational readiness of these armed emergency vehicles shall be tested at scheduled intervals or event driven. Such functional tests of the armed emergency vehicles must, in particular in case of use, be feasible with a diagnostic device without additional external measuring and test equipment. Ideally, this diagnostic device should allow:

• - Remote control and remote diagnostics of components to be tested for the detection and correction of errors
• - Recording, storage of measurement and error data
• - Transmission of data and error messages for remote diagnostics.

Another important application scenario for the described armed emergency vehicles is the training of the crew and the operators during peacetime. Since this training for understandable reasons of safety can not be performed with ready weapon carrier device, so for example without equipping the weapon system with missiles, the use of simulators or simulation technology in such weapon systems is of particular importance, since the simulation to improve the level of training and Testing of new tactics and procedures in basic operation and in use contributes.

Simulation-based training resources need to be available in peacetime sites, for training and exercise projects, in preparation for missions, and during deployment.

STATE OF THE ART

Out DE 10 2012 000 671 A1 a test and test device for a missile launch device is known, with a test and test computer, which enables simulation of relevant functions of the weapons system center, a data transmission device which is wirelessly or wirebound with the weapon control computer for data transmission to read internal data of the launch device and thus, to monitor processes occurring within the missile launcher, a telemetry data interface of the weapon control computer for data transmission, a man-machine interface, and a missile simulation unit. The missile simulation unit simulates the presence of a missile on the missile launch device and is provided with a simulation computer that is controllable by the test and test computer to simulate and verify different variants of missile launches and also, for example, complex missile failures. For this purpose, a signal adaptation device is provided, which is connected to the simulation computer for data transmission and which can be connected to the communication ports of the starting device for data transmission. The missile launch unit and testing and testing unit integrates the missile launch device into the test and test apparatus provided with the missile simulation unit and the weapons system center simulator to a test stand. A test procedure carried out with this test bench allows the quick and easy testing and testing of missile launchers without the need for a sharp missile and without having to communicate with a weapons center. However, these checks and tests are limited to the weapon system.

Out DE 10 2012 006 872 A1 For example, a method and apparatus for stepwise integration and testing of components and central computer into a complex technical system is known. The device comprises a central computer with component simulators connected thereto. The entirety of the central computer and the component simulators connected to it are first tested. Subsequently, a component simulator is successively replaced by a component and then a further functional test of the entire unit is performed until all components have been connected to the central computer to the overall system. This step-by-step procedure, each with a functional test after the installation of a new component, leads to any faults still occurring directly in this component or the interaction of this component with the central computer can be assigned. This significantly simplifies troubleshooting the integration compared to troubleshooting, which is performed only after all components have been installed. As a result, there exists for each component a simulator pair consisting of a component simulator and a component central computer simulator, which simulates the relevant interactions and communication functions of the central computer with respect to this component. This procedure does not allow a system check in the military operational scenario, since it is an integration aid in the context of development or production

The not pre-published DE 10 2015 012 971 discloses a portable or mobile mission computer system having an auto-configurable operator computer connectable to a host vehicle computer provided in an emergency vehicle and to which various other devices are connectable, which are automatically recognized by the operator computer and whereupon the operator computer automatically configures itself. In this case, the emergency vehicle computer to a vehicle computing unit, which is connectable to the control computer via the interface unit and the data interface. In this variant, the control computer can be implemented quickly and easily into an emergency vehicle and the vehicle computer present in the emergency vehicle becomes an integral part of the mission computer system. The operating computer can be indirectly connected to at least one weapon system component via the emergency vehicle computer equipped with at least one weapon system interface. If the weapon system component that can be connected to the weapon system interface is formed by a maintenance and control device of the weapon system and / or the ammunition contained in the weapon system, for example a missile, then the weapon system or the ammunition can be serviced and function tested by the crew in the protected vehicle be subjected without the need to connect a separate maintenance and test computer.

PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

Object of the present invention is therefore to provide a compact and easy to transport Multifunktionsbedien- and display system, with which it is possible, inter alia, to test the entire system of emergency vehicle and weapons system and to check for maintenance purposes.

This object is achieved by the multi-function operating and display system having the features of patent claim 1.

This multifunctional operating and display system for equipped with a weapon system military emergency vehicles is equipped with an operator unit, which is provided with a computer unit, a display and control unit and at least two data interfaces for connecting external components, each to one of the at least two data interfaces of the HMI device can be connected. The first data interface is designed for connection to an emergency vehicle computer provided in the emergency vehicle, which in turn is designed for coupling to the operating device and which is provided with an interface unit for connection to the first data interface of the operating device. The second data interface is designed for direct or indirect connection to a central weapon computer provided in the weapon system.

ADVANTAGES

The Multifunktionsbedien- and display system according to the invention is particularly lightweight and compact, since it is formed in its simplest form only from the control unit on which an operating software is stored executable. The operating software can also have a training, test and / or diagnostic software. The provision of the at least two data interfaces on the operating device (and the corresponding configuration of the operating software) makes it possible to test and check the weapon system and the emergency vehicle or components thereof without any conversion measures and, if necessary, at the same time. This control unit does not necessarily have to be an independent computer intended only for this purpose, but it can also be formed by a suitably equipped computer (for example a laptop or tablet computer) which assumes other tasks in military everyday life, for example one portable personal assistant or mission computer of a soldier.

Further preferred and advantageous design features of the multifunctional operating and display system according to the invention are the subject matter of subclaims 2 to 6.

In a preferred development of the multi-function operating and display system according to the invention, the emergency vehicle computer has a vehicle computer unit which can be connected to the operating unit via the interface unit and the first data interface. As a result, the emergency vehicle with the HMI device can be checked for its operational readiness and operational capability. In the vehicle computer stored usage data of the components of the emergency vehicle and error messages can be queried with the operating device to a current state of the image To get emergency vehicle. Tests and diagnoses are therefore no longer limited to the weapon system alone, so that now the unit of emergency vehicle and weapons system can be subjected to a review and so a statement about the operational capability of the entire unit can be made.

It is advantageous if the emergency vehicle computer is equipped with at least one vehicle interface, which is connectable or connected for data transmission between the control unit connected to the emergency vehicle computer and at least one vehicle component of the emergency vehicle.

In another preferred embodiment of the multifunctional operating and display system according to the invention, which can be combined with other embodiments, the weapon system is connected or connectable to at least one test and simulation device having a test and simulation computer. The test and simulation device can be integrated into the weapon system or designed to be integrable, or it can be connected externally to the weapon system. The testing and simulation device is connected or connectable to the central weapon computer and configured to simulate functions of the weapon system or the weapon carrier device provided for the weapon system. For this purpose, the HMI device with its second data interface with the weapon system, in particular with the weapon computer and / or with the test and simulation device for data transmission connectable. The provision of a test and simulation device makes it possible to provide special hardware, which is required for the tests and / or diagnostic examinations or also for a training operation, independently of the operating device. On the one hand, this makes it possible to use non-specific computers running test and diagnostic software (for example, the personal mission computer of a soldier) as the operating device of the multi-function operating and display system according to the invention.

In addition, adaptations to different weapon systems can be made by means of different weapon system-specific test and simulation devices, each of which has a standardized interface for connecting the HMI device. This defined for the connection to the second interface of the HMI device interface of the test and simulation device, which may be formed as the first and the second interface of the HMI device in software, allows the fast and easy connection of the HMI device connected to the weapon system test - And simulation device and thus an indirect connection of the HMI device with the weapons computer of the weapon system.

It is advantageous if a hydraulic measuring device is provided which is connectable to the weapon system and the control unit and which is provided with a hydraulic test control unit and with a plurality of sensors for detecting hydraulic functions of the weapon system. This additional hardware can provide data of a hydraulic test of the weapon system, which is included in the entire status picture.

For analogous reasons, a current measuring device can be provided which can be connected to the weapon system and to the operating device and which is provided with a plurality of electric current sensors for detecting input and output currents of the weapon system.

An alternative or additional direct connection of the HMI device with the weapon computer allows an operational operation and / or control of the weapon system from the HMI without the need for a separate control device for the weapon system.

Preferably, the operating device is configured for the operational operation of the weapon system, for which purpose an operating software for the weapon system in the operating device is stored on the computer unit executable. This makes it possible to make the operation of the weapon system by means of the HMI device, so that the weapon system does not require independent control device.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the operating device with the weapon system and / or with the emergency vehicle for data transmission is wirelessly connectable. This variant allows the mobile use of the portable control unit spatially separated from the emergency vehicle and the weapon system.

Preferred embodiments of the invention with additional design details and other advantages are described and explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

It shows:

1 a schematic representation of an operating device of a Multifunktionsbedien- and display system according to the invention;

2 the HMI device off 1 connected to an emergency vehicle computer and a weapon computer of a weapon system;

3 The emergency vehicle unit, control panel and weapon system unit with a test and simulation facility;

4 The unit off 3 with additional tools for the collection of hydraulic and power supply parameters and

5 A task vehicle computer, operator panel, weapon system, and two test and simulation equipment in a training configuration.

PRESENTATION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

In 1 is a schematic HMI device 1 of a multifunction control and display system according to the invention. The operating device 1 is a portable computer that is similar to a "toughbook" and thus is hardened, portable and portable. The operating device 1 is with a suitable for rough military use housing 11 provided in which a computer unit 10 , a storage device 16 and a display and control unit 12 , For example, a touch-sensitive screen, are provided. In addition, the HMI device 1 in the example shown with two data interfaces 14 . 15 provided, with more than two data interfaces can be provided.

The data interfaces 14 . 15 (and optionally further data interfaces) are preferably standardized, so that a plurality of different external components to the operating device 1 by means of the data interfaces 14 . 15 is connectable. The data interfaces 14 . 15 are not just for connecting data lines 14 ' . 15 ' . 15 '' but can also be equipped with a data radio device 18 be connected or connectable, the external or on or in the HMI device 1 can be provided.

2 shows a schematic representation of an inventive Multifunktionsbedien- and display system in a simplified embodiment with the HMI device 1 that with its first data interface 14 via a data transmission line 14 ' with an interface unit 20 of the emergency vehicle computer 2 and with its second data interface 15 via a data line 15 ' with a test and simulation device T and with a further data line 15 '' with the central weapon computer 3 the weapon system W is connected.

The emergency vehicle computer 2 is installed in a military emergency vehicle E and has specific characteristics for this vehicle. This is the emergency vehicle computer 2 with a vehicle computer unit 22 provided with the interface unit 20 connected for bidirectional data transmission. The interface unit 20 has a standardized HMI interface 21 on which to connect to the first data interface 14 of the HMI device 1 is designed. The emergency vehicle computer 2 is still with a vehicle interface 24 equipped with the vehicle computer unit 22 connected to the data transmission. To the vehicle interface 24 is at least a vehicle component 23 the emergency vehicle E connectable. Such a vehicle component 23 For example, it may be an in-vehicle maintenance and diagnostic system integrated into the multifunction control and display system in this manner. In addition, the emergency vehicle E has a vehicle radio system 25 on that with a vehicle antenna 26 is provided and with the emergency vehicle computer 2 is connected to allow wireless data communication, for example via terrestrial radio and / or satellite.

The weapon computer 3 the weapon system W is connected to the test and simulation device T, which is a test and simulation computer 4 has, run on the preferred all simulations. The test and simulation device T can, as in 1 is symbolically represented, spatially provided in the weapon system W or even integrated into it, but it can also, as in the 2 to 5 is shown provided as a separate unit and connected to components of the weapon system W or connectable.

Furthermore, the weapon system W is equipped with a weapon carrier 5 equipped in 2 is shown only schematically and having a plurality of equipped with missiles missile launchers. The weapon carrier device 5 forms in this way a launcher for missiles.

Although the connections between the HMI device 1 and the emergency vehicle E and the weapon system W and the test and simulation device T shown in the figures as line connections, but these connections can of course be wireless connections, for example via a protected WLAN, including the weapon system W with a control unit data radio device 38 can be equipped. Such a wireless connection (for example, short range radio with a range of several hundred meters and sectoral radiation of the radio signal) allows the operator to move in space discontinued by the equipped with the weapon system W emergency vehicle E, for example, in a protected position, stop and make the tests and the operation of emergency vehicle E and / or weapons W out of the protection of the position out and the possible means of the HMI communication with a control center (For example, the weapons system center) from the remote from the emergency vehicle E position perform.

In the 2 simplified weapon system W and their connection to the HMI device 1 will be described below with reference to other figures.

The weapon system W points next to the test and simulation computer 4 nor communication facilities for testing and simulation of a navigation device of the weapon system W and facilities for monitoring and evaluation of power and signal lines of the weapons computer 3 on. In addition, resistive and switching devices are provided to simulate loads or faults.

In 3 schematically a first test setup for performing a diagnostic test of the weapon system W and the emergency vehicle E is shown. The weapon system W includes in this illustration next to the central weapon computer 3 and the weapon carrier device 5 a hydraulic system 30 , a navigation system 32 , a power system 34 and a communication system 36 with an antenna 37 , for example for satellite radio.

With the communication system 36 connected or integrated in this is the HMI device data radio device 38 , These components are with the weapons computer 3 connected to the data exchange. The weapon computer 3 is further with the test and simulation device T for the transmission of simulation data via a simulation data line 40 and transmitting telemetry data over a telemetry data line 41 connected. In addition, the test and simulation device T is with the weapon carrier device 5 for interaction with the missiles of the weapon carrier device 5 or the missile launcher of the weapon carrier device 5 connected.

The in 3 The construction shown makes it possible to check the operational vehicle E and the weapon system W for operational use before being used operationally. For this purpose, a functional sequence representing the operational mission will be run through, with the unit consisting of emergency vehicle E and weapon system W being operated in the original, operational mode of operation. So there is no special mode of operation for the W weapon system required. The functional sequence for the test includes the local start-up of the individual components, the connection to communicate with a weapons system center Z, the remote control of the weapon system W by the weapon system center Z, the triggering and the execution of the missile launch sequence. In order to carry out this test, the operator in the driver's cab of the emergency vehicle E activates the HMI device used there, for example in a docking station 1 and selects the appropriate test from a menu hierarchy displayed on the display and control unit. It is possible either to test the combination of emergency vehicle E and W weapons system or to test only the emergency vehicle or only the weapon system W.

To test the emergency vehicle E, first the emergency vehicle computer 2 switched on and the HMI device 1 reads out a fault memory of the emergency vehicle E and analyzes its contents. It will then be on the display unit to the operator 12 of the HMI device 1 the operational status of the emergency vehicle E is displayed, either as "okay" or "mission not possible" or "mission restricted". In the case of "Mission not possible" or "Mission restricted possible" will be the corresponding information of the emergency vehicle computer 2 on the HMI device 1 output and in the memory device 16 saved. This data can then form the basis information for a possibly required repair of the emergency vehicle E.

• – Einschalten und Hochlauf der Energieversorgungsanlage 34 der Waffenanlage W und der Navigationsanlage 32.
• – Einschalten und Hochlauf der Kommunikationsanlage 32.
• – Einschalten der Hydraulikanlage 30.
• – Einschalten und Hochlauf des zentralen Waffencomputers 3 und Einloggen des Bedieners in den Waffencomputer 3. Der Waffencomputer 3 nimmt daraufhin den Zustand Local-Standby ein und empfängt ein Alive-Signal der Test- und Simulationseinrichtung T.
• – Die Test- und Simulationseinrichtung T empfängt ein Alive-Signal und Telemetriedaten des Waffencomputers 3. Sie wertet die Telemetriedaten aus und bei fatalen Fehlern erfolgt ein Testabbruch und die Generierung des Testprotokolls, das in der Speichereinrichtung 16 des Bediengeräts 1 oder in einem mit dem Bediengerät verbundenen entfernbaren Datenspeicher (RDS) gespeichert wird.
• – Die Test- und Simulationseinrichtung T kommandiert das Startgerät der Waffenanlage W über den Waffencomputer 3 in den Zustand Local-Net-Standby, in dem das Startgerät im Bereitschaftszustand ist ohne dass eine Kommunikationsverbindung zur Waffensystemzentrale Z besteht.
• – Die Test- und Simulationseinrichtung T wartet, bis die Navigationsanlage 32 den operationellen Navigationsmode und GPS-lock-on erreicht hat, dann erfolgt die Kommandierung einer Test- und Prüfsequenz für jede der in der Waffenträgereinrichtung 5 vorgesehenen Flugkörperabschussgeräten mit folgenden Einzeltests: SafetyDelay -> RemoteStandby <-> LaunchExecution (für jeden der 4 simulierten Flugkörper) <-> RemoteIBIT -> RemoteStandby -> LocalNetStandby -> LocalStandby -> Shutdown, wobei auf der Anzeige- und Bedieneinheit 12 des Bediengeräts 1 die notwendigen Anweisungen an den Bediener ausgegeben werden, beispielsweise: „Flugkörper-Aufrichtanlage (Plattform) elevieren/absenken”, „Antennenmast des Nahbereichskommunikationssystems (LACS) aus/einfahren”, „Stabilisatoren aus/einfahren”, „Schalter Enable/Disbale”, „Schalter Local/Remote” etc.
• – Alle Flugkörper-Schnittstellen-Leitungen (diskrete Signale + Datenbusse) werden überprüft.
• – Nach jeder Startsequenz (Mode LaunchExecution) wird durch die Test- und Simulationseinrichtung T ein Remote IBIT (Selbsttest der Waffenanlage W, der von der Waffensystemzentrale Z rmote (über Funk) ausgelöst, überwacht und gesteuert wird) kommandiert und die aufgetretenen Fehler-Codes werden zur Test- und Simulationseinrichtung T übermittelt, die sie auswertet. Die Auswertung der Interaktionen auf Korrektheit erfolgt dabei gegen Sollwerte und durch den Vergleich von internen Datenflüssen, die mittels Telemetrieauswertung gewonnen werden, und externen Datenflüssen (Test- und Simulationseinrichtung T, Schnittstelle zu einer Waffensystemzentrale Z, Flugkörperschnittstellen).
• – Auf der Anzeige- und Bedieneinheit 12 des Bediengeräts 1 wird als Analyse-Ergebnis der Health-Status der Waffenanlage W ausgegeben: „ok (grün)”, „Mission nicht möglich (rot)” oder „Mission eingeschränkt möglich (gelb)”. Die Ursachen (Daten) für „Mission nicht möglich” oder „Mission eingeschränkt möglich werden kompakt und prägnant auf der Anzeige- und Bedieneinheit 12 des Bediengeräts 1 dargestellt, um eine zielführende Reparatur in die Wege leiten zu können.
• – Die Prüfung der Waffenanlage W erfolgt mit symbolischer Visualisierung des Funktionsablaufes auf der Anzeige- und Bedieneinheit 12 des Bediengeräts 1, wobei ein Nachrichtenfenster spontan auftretende Fehlernachrichten darstellt. Das Testergebnis und die Messdaten können in der Speichereinrichtung 16 oder im externen Speichergerät gespeichert und auf der Anzeige- und Bedieneinheit 12 des Bediengeräts 1 gelesen werden.
• – Im Fehlerfalle wird auf der Anzeige- und Bedieneinheit 12 des Bediengeräts 1 ein Reparaturvorschlag (Tauschteil) ausgegeben, der mittels FO-Kommunikation inklusive Fehlerbild und Anfahrtsweg zur Waffensystemzentrale gemeldet wird, so dass ein Servicefahrzeug für die Reparaturaktion unverzüglich in Marsch gesetzt werden kann.
• – Ein auf die Einheit aus Einsatzfahrzeug E und Waffenanlage W bezogener Health-Status („ok”, „Mission nicht möglich”, „Mission eingeschränkt möglich”) wird auf der Anzeige- und Bedieneinheit 12 des Bediengeräts 1 ausgeben.

The inspection of the weapon system W proceeds in such a way that the operator is first informed as to which interfaces of the weapon system W he should connect the test and simulation device T, so that they are not in the weapon carrier device 5 provided missile simulated. If the cabling has been done and the test and simulation device T is switched on and ready for operation, the following steps are carried out:

• - Switching on and starting up the power supply system 34 Weaponry W and the navigation system 32 ,
• - Switching on and starting up the communication system 32 ,
• - switching on the hydraulic system 30 ,
• - Power on and start up the central weapon computer 3 and logging the operator into the weapons computer 3 , The weapon computer 3 then assumes the state Local Standby and receives an alive signal of the test and simulation device T.
• The test and simulation device T receives an alive signal and telemetry data of the weapon computer 3 , She values the Telemetry data off and fatal errors occurs a test abort and the generation of the test protocol, which is in the memory device 16 of the HMI device 1 or stored in a removable data storage (RDS) connected to the HMI device.
• The test and simulation device T commands the starting device of the weapon system W via the weapon computer 3 in the state Local-Net-Standby, in which the boot device is in the ready state without a communication link to the weapon system center Z exists.
• - The test and simulation facility T waits until the navigation system 32 has achieved the operational navigation mode and GPS lock-on, then the commanding and testing sequence is commanded for each in the weapon carrier device 5 provided missile launchers with the following single tests: SafetyDelay -> RemoteStandby <-> LaunchExecution (for each of the 4 simulated missiles) <-> RemoteIBIT -> RemoteStandby -> LocalNetStandby -> LocalStandby -> Shutdown, where on the display and control unit 12 of the HMI device 1 the necessary instructions are issued to the operator, for example: "elevating / lowering the missile erecting system (platform)", "extending / retracting short-range communication system antenna mast (LACS)", "retracting / retracting stabilizers", "Enable / Disbale switch", " Switch Local / Remote "etc.
• All missile interface lines (discrete signals + data buses) are checked.
• - After each boot sequence (Mode LaunchExecution), the test and simulation device T commands a remote IBIT (self-test of the weapon system W, which is triggered, monitored and controlled by the weapon system center Z rmote) and the error codes that have occurred transmitted to the test and simulation device T, which evaluates them. The evaluation of the interactions for correctness is carried out against setpoints and by the comparison of internal data flows, which are obtained by telemetry evaluation, and external data flows (test and simulation facility T, interface to a weapons system center Z, missile interfaces).
• - On the display and control unit 12 of the HMI device 1 the health status of the weapon system W is displayed as analysis result: "ok (green)", "mission not possible (red)" or "mission restricted (yellow)". The causes (data) for "Mission not possible" or "Mission restricted possible become compact and concise on the display and control unit 12 of the HMI device 1 presented in order to initiate a targeted repair in the way.
• - The examination of the weapon system W takes place with symbolic visualization of the functional sequence on the display and control unit 12 of the HMI device 1 in which a message window represents spontaneously occurring error messages. The test result and the measurement data can be stored in the memory device 16 or stored in the external storage device and on the display and control unit 12 of the HMI device 1 to be read.
• - In case of failure is on the display and control unit 12 of the HMI device 1 a repair proposal (replacement part) is issued, which is reported by means of FO communication including error image and directions to the Waffensystemzentrale, so that a service vehicle for the repair action can be set immediately in March.
• - A health status ("ok", "mission not possible", "mission restricted possible") related to the unit from emergency vehicle E and weapon system W is displayed on the display and control unit 12 of the HMI device 1 output.

The operating device 1 may alternatively or additionally on the present in the emergency vehicle E vehicle radio system 25 or via the radio system 36 . 37 the weapon system, for example via satellite or terrestrial radio, be connected to a service vehicle S in the country of use or even with a maintenance center WZ in the home country. This connection makes it possible to carry out remote tests from the service vehicle S or from the service center WZ when complex technical problems occur. Such remote tests are carried out, for example, by the service vehicle S maintenance and repair personnel in the event of more complicated troubleshooting and repair in the country of use, when the user's and, if necessary, home country's maintenance experts must support troubleshooting and analysis in the country of operation. This remote function enables the transmission of recorded, stored, classified data and error messages for diagnosis by the experts of the maintenance center WZ and for storage of classified measurement, status and prognostic data in a central error database. The user interface (menu hierarchy, test progress, error messages, measurement data, test protocol, etc.) of the HMI device 1 is copied to a corresponding HMI device in the home country, with no test control by the HMI device in the home depot is possible. The experts in the home depot follow the test procedure online in their home country and can provide far-sighted fault diagnostics and instructions and thus support the repair personnel on site to make the unit of weapons W and emergency vehicle E reusable as soon as possible. By means of an integrated online chat function in the operating devices or the software stored thereon, the maintenance crew will consult on the weapon system W and the experts in the home depot during the test and debugging activities. This helps to minimize the use of personnel and experts in the country of assignment. The scope of testing in these remote tests is the same as that associated with 3 described test scope.

A variation of the in 3 shown construction is in 4 shown. In this structure, at the weapon system W and at the test and simulation device T additionally a hydraulic measuring device 6 and a current measuring device 7 connected. The hydraulic measuring device 6 is with the hydraulic system 30 the weapon system W and connected to the test and simulation device T. The current measuring device 7 is with the power supply system 34 and the test and simulation device T connected.

The hydraulic measuring device 6 measures the pressure as well as the exit and entry times at individual hydraulic cylinders of the weapon system W and checks these measured values against given target values. Furthermore, a pressure measurement is performed on a hydraulic pump of the weapon system W and the result of this measurement is compared with a predetermined desired value.

The current measuring device 7 measures a variety of voltages and currents of the individual components of the weapon system W.

• – Misfire des primären Flugkörpers durch Fehler bei Überwachung der Flugkörper-Spannungen in der reversiblen Startphase.
• – Misfire des primären Flugkörpers durch Fehler bei Überwachung der Flugkörper-Spannungen in der irreversiblen Startphase.
• – Misfire des primären Flugkörpers durch NOGO-Rückmeldung in der Interceptor-Status-Botschaft (Milbus) der Test- und Simulationseinrichtung T oder durch fehlerhafte Rückmeldung im Schärfungs-Status (Milbus) der Test- und Simulationseinrichtung T.
• – Hangfire des primären Flugkörpers durch unzureichende missile-away-Indikation.
• – Kommandierter Abbruch der Start-Sequenz durch ein Abbruchkommando von der Waffensystemzentrale, mit dem eine Flugkörperstartsequenz in der reversiblen Phase abgebrochen werden kann, jeweils während der reversiblen Startphase.
• – Aktivierung des Startes eines Backup-Flugkörpers bei Misfire oder Hangfire des vorherigen Flugkörpers.

Furthermore, various tests are carried out to check the response of the weapon system W to safety-critical missfire or hangfire situations with appropriate configuration of the test and simulation device T, namely:

• - Misfire of the primary missile due to errors in monitoring the missile tension in the reversible launch phase.
• - Misfire of the primary missile due to errors in the monitoring of the missile tension in the irreversible starting phase.
• Misfire of the primary missile by NOGO feedback in the interceptor status message (Milbus) of the test and simulation device T or by erroneous feedback in the sharpening state (Milbus) of the test and simulation device T.
• - Hangfire of the primary missile due to insufficient missile-away indication.
• Commanded abortion of the start sequence by an abort command from the weapon system center, with which a missile start sequence in the reversible phase can be aborted, in each case during the reversible starting phase.
• - Activation of the start of a backup missile at Misfire or Hangfire of the previous missile.

Finally, the HMI device contains 1 nor a deadline appointment management for time-controlled service tasks to be performed on the emergency vehicle E and / or at the W weapon system. Upon reaching a due maintenance date, a corresponding alarm signal from the operating device 1 output.

Finally, with the control unit according to the invention 1 also a training of the operating personnel at the unit from emergency vehicle E and W weapons system be performed, which exemplifies in 5 is shown and described below.

To the weapon carrier 5 The weapon system W is a first test and simulation device T 'and a second test and simulation device T''connected. Both test and simulation devices T ', T "are at the second interface 15 of the HMI device 1 connected and connected to this for data transmission. They are not in the Waffenträgereinrichtungsanlage 5 provided missiles by the test and simulation facilities T ', T''simulated.

• – Auswahl welche Flugkörper-Kanäle (1–4 und/oder 5–8) für das Training benutzt werden sollen. Entsprechend erfolgt die Anweisung auf der Anzeigeeinrichtung 12 des Bediengeräts 1, an welcher Seite des Transition Panel die Test- und Simulationseinrichtungen T', T'' angebaut werden sollen. Daher ist keine bislang im Waffencomputer vorgesehene Vorrichtung mehr erforderlich, mit der bisher die Kabelverbindungen zwischen Waffenrechner und Flugkörper auf Durchgang und Spannungsfreiheit getestet wurden.
• – Anbringen, verkabeln und einschalten der Test- und Simulationseinrichtungen T', T''. Alternativ kann eine Test- und Simulationseinrichtung auch in einem Missile-Round-Trainer integriert sein.
• – Das Bediengerät 1 prüft, ob die Test- und Simulationseinrichtung hochfährt, in Ordnung ist und ob die Kommunikation zwischen dem Bediengerät 1 und der Test- und Simulationseinrichtung funktioniert.
• – Der Ausbilder konfiguriert gegebenenfalls für jeden simulierten Flugkörper das Verhalten der Test- und Simulationseinrichtung 1 (Normalfall, Einzelfeuer, Dauerfeuer, Salvenschuss) oder fehlerhaftes Verhalten wie zum Beispiel Misfire des primären/sekundären Flugkörpers durch Fehler bei Überwachung der Flugkörper-Spannungen in der reversiblen oder irreversiblen Startphase oder Hangfire des primären/sekundären Flugkörpers wegen unzureichender missile-away-Indikation.
• – Einschalten und Hochlauf der Energieversorgungsanlage 34 der Waffenanlage W inklusive der Navigationsanlage 32.
• – Einschalten und Hochlauf der Kommunikationsanlage 32.
• – Einschalten der Hydraulikanlage.
• – Einschalten und Hochlauf des zentrale Waffencomputers 3.
• – Einloggen in den zentralen Waffencomputer 3.
• – Der zentrale Waffencomputer 3 nimmt den Zustand Local-Standby ein und sendet zyklisch sein Alive-Signal zur Waffensystemzentrale.
• – Der Auszubildende aktiviert über die Anzeige- und Bedieneinheit 12 das Ausfahren der Plattform-Stabilisatoren, das Elevieren der Flugkörper-Aufrichtanlage und das Ausfahren des Antennenmasts.
• – Die Waffensystemzentrale führt die Attachment-Prozedur aus, wodurch die Waffenanlage W in den Zustand Local-Net-Standby wechselt.
• – Nachdem die Vorheizzeiten für die Flugkörper-Kanister abgelaufen sind, erfolgt der von der Waffensystemzentrale kommandierte Wechsel nach Remote-Standby über Safety-Delay, wobei der Auszubildende die Sicherheitsschalter von Disable auf Enable und von Local auf Remote schaltet. Die Bedienfunktion der Anzeige- und Bedieneinheit 12 des Bediengeräts 1 schaltet sich jetzt ab.
• – Den weiteren Verlauf der Interaktion zwischen der Einheit aus Einsatzfahrzeug E und Waffenanlage W mit der Waffensystemzentrale (Launchsequenzen) kann der Auszubildende bzw. der Ausbilder auf dem Bildschirm der Anzeige- und Bedieneinheit 12 des Bediengeräts 1 verfolgen. Die Test- und Simulationseinheit T zeichnet die Botschaften zwischen der Waffensystemzentrale und dem Startgerät der Waffenanlage W, die Bedienereingaben (Telemetriedaten) und die Interaktion zwischen der Waffenanlage W und dem jeweiligen (simulierten) Flugkörper auf, wobei alle Informationen aus Telemetriedaten gewonnen werden.
• – Mittels taktischer Meldungen (ADatP-3), die auf der Anzeige- und Bedieneinheit 12 des Bediengeräts 1 angezeigt werden, wird von der Waffensystemzentrale der Wechsel nach Local-Control dem Auszubildenden mitgeteilt (z. B. für Stellungswechsel oder zur Durchführung von Servicefunktionen am Startgerät). Eventuell befindet sich der Auszubildende an einer vom Einsatzfahrzeug E abgesetzten Stelle (Bediengerät mit 100 m-Kabel zur Interface-Box oder Vehicle-Radio und Bediengerät ausgebaut) und kehrt nach Erhalt der Nachricht von der Waffensystemzentrale zum Startgerät zurück, um den Wechsel nach Local-Net-Standby durchzuführen (Sicherheitsschalter von Enable auf Disable und von Remote auf Lokal schalten, das Bedienpanel am Waffencomputer schaltet sich ein).
• – Die Waffensystemzentrale führt eine Detachement-Prozedur aus, wodurch die Einheit aus Einsatzfahrzeug E und Waffenanlage W in den Zustand Local-Standby wechselt.
• – Der Auszubildende aktiviert das Einfahren des Antennenmasts, das Absenken der Flugkörper-Aufrichtanlage und das Einfahren der Plattform-Stabilisatoren.
• – Der Auszubildende loggt sich aus dem zentralen Waffencomputer 3 aus und aktiviert das Herunterfahren des zentralen Waffencomputers 3, danach schaltet er die Hydraulikanlage 30, die Kommunikationsanlage 36 und die Energieversorgungsanlage 34 inklusive der Navigationsanlage 32 aus.
• – Der Ausbilder aktiviert am Bediengerät 1 den Transfer der aufgezeichneten Daten von der Test- und Simulationseinrichtung T via Bediengerät 1 zur Speichereinrichtung 16 und/oder zu einer externen Speichereinrichtung und erstellt eine Auswertung dieser Daten zu einem Ausbildungsreport, der ggf. ebenfalls in der Speichereinrichtung 16 und/oder der externen Speichereinrichtung gespeichert wird.

This in 5 illustrated scenario allows the training and the training of the operational crew of equipped with the weapon system W emergency vehicle E. For this purpose, a trainee activates the HMI device 1 and selects it on the display device 12 presented menu hierarchy the menu item "Embedded Training". After selecting this training mode, a corresponding training and simulation software runs on the HMI device. The operating device 1 then instructs the trainee by means of the display device 12 The following instructions are given to perform the following steps and to carry out each step by means of an input on the HMI device 1 to confirm:

• - Select which missile channels (1-4 and / or 5-8) to use for training. Accordingly, the instruction is made on the display device 12 of the HMI device 1 on which side of the transition panel the test and simulation devices T ', T''are to be grown. Therefore, no previously provided in the weapon computer device is required with the previously the cable connections between the weapons computer and missile were tested for continuity and lack of voltage.
• - Attach, connect and switch on the test and simulation facilities T ', T''. Alternatively, a test and simulation device can also be integrated in a missile-round trainer.
• - The HMI device 1 checks whether the test and simulation device starts up, is OK, and whether the communication between the HMI device 1 and the test and simulation device works.
• The instructor optionally configures the behavior of the test and simulation device for each simulated missile 1 (Normal case, single-fire, sustained fire, salvo fire) or faulty behavior such as primary / secondary missile misfire due to missile tension monitoring in the reversible or irreversible launch phase or primary / secondary missile hangfire due to insufficient missile-away indication.
• - Switching on and starting up the power supply system 34 Weapon system W including the navigation system 32 ,
• - Switching on and starting up the communication system 32 ,
• - switching on the hydraulic system.
• - Power on and start up the central weapons computer 3 ,
• - Log in to the central weapons computer 3 ,
• - The central weapon computer 3 assumes the Local Standby state and cyclically sends its alive signal to the Weapons System Center.
• - The trainee activates via the display and operating unit 12 extending the platform stabilizers, elevating the missile erecting system and extending the antenna mast.
• - The weapons system center executes the attachment procedure, which changes the weapon W into the state Local-Net-Standby.
• - After the preheat times for the missile canisters have expired, the change to remote standby commanded by the weapons system center is via safety delay, whereby the trainee switches the safety switches from Disable to Enable and from Local to Remote. The operating function of the display and control unit 12 of the HMI device 1 turns off now.
• - The further course of the interaction between the unit from emergency vehicle E and W weapons system with the weapons system headquarters (launch sequences), the trainee or the instructor on the screen of the display and control unit 12 of the HMI device 1 follow. The test and simulation unit T records the messages between the weapons system center and the W-arm launcher, the operator inputs (telemetry data), and the interaction between the W weapon system and the respective (simulated) missile, all information being obtained from telemetry data.
• - Using tactical messages (ADatP-3), on the display and control unit 12 of the HMI device 1 the change of local control is communicated to the trainee by the weapons system center (eg for position change or for carrying out service functions on the starting device). The apprentice may be at a position remote from the emergency vehicle E (HMI device with 100 m cable to the interface box or vehicle radio and HMI device removed) and returns to the starting device after receiving the message from the weapons system center to switch to Local Net-Standby (switch the safety switch from Enable to Disable and from Remote to Local, the control panel on the Weapon Computer turns on).
• The weapon system center executes a detachment procedure, whereby the unit from emergency vehicle E and weapon system W changes to the state local standby.
• - The trainee activates the retraction of the antenna mast, the lowering of the missile erecting system and the retraction of the platform stabilizers.
• - The trainee logs out of the central weapons computer 3 and enables the shutdown of the central weapon computer 3 , then he switches the hydraulic system 30 , the communication system 36 and the power system 34 including the navigation system 32 out.
• - The instructor is activated on the HMI device 1 the transfer of the recorded data from the test and simulation device T via the HMI device 1 to the storage device 16 and / or to an external storage device and creates an evaluation of this data to a training report, which may also be in the memory device 16 and / or the external storage device is stored.

The operating device 1 can thus serve as a maintenance computer, test and diagnostic device, operational control device and training control device, both for the emergency vehicle E and for the weapon system W. Furthermore, it may implement the function of a communication computer (for example, for communication with the weapons system center) and a navigation computer for the emergency vehicle E and for reconnaissance support. By the connectivity of the HMI device according to the invention 1 Both the emergency vehicle E and the weapon system W become a central multifunctional operating and display system with the operating device 1 created as the only display and control unit, which integrates the emergency vehicle E and the weapon system W and which also allows the training of operators and crew using test and simulation facilities as simulation components.

Due to the mobile and portable design of the HMI device 1 and the possibility of wireless connection to the unit from emergency vehicle E and W weapon system, the operating team in the operational mode then the exercise full control over the unit of emergency vehicle E and weapon system W and maintain communication with the weapon system center Z when deployed in a protected position away from the emergency vehicle E and the weapon system W.

Reference signs in the claims, the description and the drawings are only for the better understanding of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

control unit

2

Emergency Vehicle Computer

3

Force computer

4

Test and simulation computer

5

Weapons carrier device

6

Hydraulic measuring device

7

Current measurement device

10

computer unit

11

casing

12

Display and control unit

14

Data Interface

14 '

Data transmission line

15

Data Interface

15 '

data line

15 ''

further data line

16

memory device

18

Data radio

20

Interface unit

21

Use computer interface

22

Vehicle computer unit

23

vehicle component

24

Vehicle interface

25

Car radio system

26

vehicle antenna

30

hydraulic system

32

navigation system

34

Power supply system

36

communications system

37

antenna

38

Operating unit data radio

40

Simulation data line

41

Telemetry data line

60

Hydraulic control device

62

sensor

70

Current sensor

e

emergency vehicle

S

service vehicle

T

Test and simulation facility

T '

first test and simulation facility

T ''

second test and simulation facility

W

weapon system

WZ

maintenance center

Z

Weapons system headquarters

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

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Claims (8)

Multifunction control and display system for military emergency vehicles (E) equipped with a weapon system (W), with an operator device ( 1 ), which is connected to a computer unit ( 10 ), a display and control unit ( 12 ) and at least two data interfaces ( 14 . 15 ) for connecting external components ( 2 . 3 ), each to one of the at least two data interfaces ( 14 . 15 ) of the HMI device ( 1 ), the first data interface ( 14 ) for connection to an emergency vehicle computer provided in the emergency vehicle (E) ( 2 ) is formed, which in turn for coupling with the operating device ( 1 ) and which is provided with an interface unit ( 20 ) for connection to the first data interface ( 14 ) of the HMI device ( 1 ), and - wherein the second data interface ( 15 ) for direct or indirect connection to a central weapon computer provided in the weapon system (W) ( 3 ) is trained. Multifunction control and display system according to claim 1, characterized in that the emergency vehicle computer ( 2 ) a vehicle computer unit ( 22 ) connected to the HMI device ( 1 ) via the interface unit ( 20 ) and the first data interface ( 14 ) is connectable. Multifunction control and display system according to claim 2, characterized in that the emergency vehicle computer ( 2 ) with at least one vehicle interface ( 24 ), which is used for data transmission between the to the emergency vehicle computer ( 2 ) connected control unit ( 1 ) and at least one vehicle component ( 23 ) of the emergency vehicle is connectable or connected. Multifunktionsbedien- and display system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the weapon system (W) with at least one test and simulation device (T) is connected or connectable, the a test and simulation computer ( 4 ) with the central weapon computer ( 3 ) is connected or connectable and which is configured to simulate functions of the weapon system (W) or of the weapon support device (FK) provided for the weapon system (W), and in that the operator device ( 1 ) with its second data interface ( 15 ) is connectable to the test and simulation device (T) for data transmission. Multifunction control and display system according to claim 4, characterized in that a hydraulic measuring device ( 6 ) provided with the weapon system (W) and with the operating device ( 1 ) is connectable and with a hydraulic control unit ( 60 ) and with a plurality of sensors ( 62 ) is provided for detecting hydraulic functions of the weapon system (W). Multifunction control and display system according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that a current measuring device ( 7 ) provided with the weapon system (W) and with the operating device ( 1 ) is connectable and with a plurality of electrical current sensors ( 70 ) is provided for detecting input and output currents of the weapon system (W). Multifunktionsbedien- and display system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating device 1 for the operational operation of the weapon system W is configured, including an operating software for the weapon system W in the control unit 1 on its computer unit 10 is stored executable. Multifunktionsbedien- and display system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating device 1 with the weapon system W and / or with the emergency vehicle E for data transmission is wirelessly connectable.

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