EP2642241A1 - Monitoring system for monitoring a weapon system, in particular a missile - Google Patents

Monitoring system for monitoring a weapon system, in particular a missile Download PDF

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EP2642241A1
EP2642241A1 EP13290058.0A EP13290058A EP2642241A1 EP 2642241 A1 EP2642241 A1 EP 2642241A1 EP 13290058 A EP13290058 A EP 13290058A EP 2642241 A1 EP2642241 A1 EP 2642241A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F41F—APPARATUS FOR LAUNCHING PROJECTILES OR MISSILES FROM BARRELS, e.g. CANNONS; LAUNCHERS FOR ROCKETS OR TORPEDOES; HARPOON GUNS
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  • the present invention relates to a device for monitoring a weapon system.
  • the present invention applies more particularly to a weapon system such as a missile, whatever the type.
  • a weapon system such as a missile, whatever the type.
  • a missile is usually stored and transported in a container.
  • This monitoring device is more particularly intended to monitor the environment of the weapon system over a long period including for example storage periods and / or periods of transport and movement, to inform an operator of a risk deterioration of the weapon (missile), in particular with a view to managing a plurality of weapons or for maintenance and logistics purposes.
  • data logger devices of the "datalogger” type, which can monitor the environment of a device. These customary devices measure data, and they date and record the raw data measured. These conventional devices, however, have disadvantages. In particular, they need a large memory capacity, since they record all the data, and a large amount of energy to operate. In addition, they have a large volume, and they are not militarized to come out that they can not be used in the envisaged applications relating to a weapon system.
  • the present invention aims to overcome these disadvantages. It relates to a device for monitoring a system weapon, which can be implemented in the aforementioned military applications.
  • the measurements and the treatments carried out allow a continuous and relatively global monitoring of the environment, being able to provide an operator with information concerning this monitoring and in particular a summary information of the state of the weapon system, and this at any time.
  • the monitoring device is designed for a militarized use (with particular conditions to respect concerning the temperature (-40 ° C to + 85 ° C), the humidity (0 to 100%), the vibrations, ). Preferably, it is fixed on or in a container provided with one or more missiles.
  • said housing is also provided with a location for at least one optional electronic card, which gives it an internal expansion capacity.
  • said monitoring device comprises an activation tab which is accessible from outside the housing and which can be removed by an operator, as well as associated means which make it possible, when the activation tab is removed, to supply all the electrical elements of the device using at least one internal battery, to activate the implementation of the functions of said device.
  • This activation is irreversible until the internal battery is empty (duration which can possibly be prolonged by means of an external power supply), in order to limit the intervention capacity of an unauthorized operator, to increase the level. trusted when managing collateral and data processing (in case of power failure, the date is reset to a common reference date).
  • said power supply means comprise an internal battery, as well as means for producing an external power supply.
  • the present invention therefore provides a monitoring device having a significant autonomy (from 5 to 10 years minimum), which is compatible with military environment conditions and use of a missile, while offering a reduced cost and implementation. easy and open to extensions.
  • the present invention also relates to a weapon system, provided in particular with a missile, which comprises a monitoring device such as that mentioned above.
  • the housing of said device is attached to a missile container.
  • the shape of said housing is adapted to the shape of said missile container, which allows a varied use including mounting on existing containers already.
  • the device 1 according to the invention and schematically represented on the figure 1 is intended to monitor the environment of a weapon system (not shown), in particular a container equipped with a missile, over a long period including for example storage periods and / or periods of transport, to be able to inform a operator of a risk of deterioration of the weapon, in particular with a view to managing a plurality of weapons or for maintenance purposes.
  • a weapon system not shown
  • a container equipped with a missile over a long period including for example storage periods and / or periods of transport
  • said device 1 is autonomous and comprises, in addition, data processing means 6 which process, in real time, the data measured by said measurement means 2 and transmit at least the results of these processing to said means registration 3 for their registration.
  • said measuring means 2 comprise elements 7, 8 and 9 (specified below) for measuring parameters representative of the mechanical environment and elements 10 and 11 (also specified below) for measuring representative parameters. of the climatic environment of said device 1 and therefore of the weapon system with which it is associated.
  • said rendering means 4 allow restitution, at any time (particularly on request), recorded data and in particular the results of the treatments.
  • the measurements and the treatments carried out allow a continuous and relatively global monitoring of the environment, by making it possible to provide an operator with information concerning this surveillance and in particular a synthetic information of the state of the weapon system, and this at any time.
  • the monitoring device 1 is designed for a militarized use (with particular conditions to respect concerning the temperature (-40 ° C to + 85 ° C), the humidity (0 to 100%), the vibrations ).
  • it is attached to or in a missile container (s).
  • the shape of said housing 13 is adapted to the shape of said missile container (s), which allows a varied use including mounting it on already existing containers, the mechanical locations available on such containers can be very different , fit and size.
  • said monitoring device 1 further comprises an activation tab 17 which is accessible from outside the casing 13 (FIG. figure 2 ) and which can be removed by an operator, as well as associated means 18 which allow, when the activation tab 17 is removed, to supply all the electrical elements of the device 1 (as illustrated by a double arrow 21 on the figure 1 ) using an internal battery 19 or an external power supply 20 if present, which initiates the implementation of the various functions of the device 1.
  • an activation tab 17 which is accessible from outside the casing 13 (FIG. figure 2 ) and which can be removed by an operator, as well as associated means 18 which allow, when the activation tab 17 is removed, to supply all the electrical elements of the device 1 (as illustrated by a double arrow 21 on the figure 1 ) using an internal battery 19 or an external power supply 20 if present, which initiates the implementation of the various functions of the device 1.
  • This activation is irreversible until the end of the internal battery 19 ( duration which can possibly be prolonged by means of an external power supply 20), in order to limit the capacity of intervention of an unauthorized operator, to increase the level of confidence during the management of the guarantees and the data processing ( in the event of power failure, the date is reset to a common reference date).
  • This tab 17 is preferably red in the manner of weapons security flags.
  • the present invention therefore provides a monitoring device 1 which is autonomous (internal battery, external power supply) and which, in real time, records and processes the parameters of the environment to which it is subjected to restore them at any time. It has the ability to calculate, process, compare, date, save and retrieve data.
  • This monitoring device 1 has a range of 5 to 10 years minimum which is compatible with military environment conditions and use of a missile, while offering a reduced cost and easy implementation and open to extensions . In addition, it has a very small volume and a low cost and allows the addition of additional external means (communications, remote sensor systems, ...), as indicated below.
  • Set A aims to manage all the principles and methods of measurement, calculation, comparison, processing, evaluation, monitoring, dating, formatting, and backup of the data generated by the integrated sensors.
  • the means 6 comprise two microcontrollers 6A and 6B, one of which is provided for the management of the functions of the device 1, and the other for the management of the external communications. These microcontrollers 6A and 6B are very low consumption. It is conceivable to use a single microcontroller if it has enough computing power to handle both monitoring and communications.
  • RTC real time counters 22
  • the dating function is performed by a very low temperature compensated oscillator and a real time counter (RTC) 23 initialized at the factory and powered by the battery 19.
  • RTC real time counter
  • the internal RTC counters 22 are initialized, following the extraction of the activation tab 17, by reading the common RTC counter 23. Before the extraction of the activation tab 17, the microcontrollers 6A and 6B are not powered. . The date and time are available in the common metric RTC 23 of high precision and very low consumption, which uses the internal battery 19 from the factory. The RTC counters 22 of the microcontrollers 6A and 6B are, after activation, synchronized regularly on this common RTC counter 23.
  • FRAM memory consumes little, is nonvolatile, and allows access to infinity without a complex access protocol, but it is limited in memory size. It is used for repeated access to the same addresses, such as programming parameters, identifiers, and user information. As it is non-volatile, it ensures to keep all data in case of power loss.
  • FLASH memory consumes a lot more power, is nonvolatile, and offers more memory capacity, but it requires a slower and much more complex page registration process.
  • Set B aims to manage external means of communication. These means comprise at least one USB link, and a communication bus to external optional modules.
  • this set B comprises a backup memory 25, external modules 26 and an optional internal card 27.
  • the optional internal card 27 is envisaged to add one or more low-power wireless communication means or geolocation.
  • This optional internal card 27 can also be used for additional internal sensors with a measure of salinity, brightness, radio frequency level, sound level, chemical composition.
  • An appropriate location is provided in the housing 13 for this optional internal card 27.
  • the external modules 26 are optional modules to add as needed. These modules 26 are either complementary sensor or detection systems, or short or long-range communication modules. These modules can communicate with each other for the purpose of transmitting and obtaining data.
  • the memory space is shared via configuration parameters accessible to the operator.
  • a function 28 serves to separate an I 2 C link from the external modules and to adapt the level of the communication lines of the I 2 C bus to the voltage level of this link.
  • Plugins use their own power and may want to master the level high of this communication voltage. The device allows this link only if needed.
  • the high voltage level of the communication lines can be equal to or independent of the power level of the device.
  • a ground station 29 must accept wired USB communications. It allows you to configure device 1 (parameters, identifiers), to record the material tracking data by the operator, to download all or part of the recorded data, to carry out tests and / or calibrations at the factory level or end user level.
  • the ground station 29 supplies the device via the USB line 30 during the time of connection.
  • the USB power supply replaces the internal battery 19 and the external power supply 20.
  • Set C aims to manage power modes.
  • the device 1 thus has an internal battery 19, and it can also be powered by an external power supply 20 (battery (s) or other usual power supply means) or by a USB link 30.
  • an external power supply 20 battery (s) or other usual power supply means
  • a USB link 30 a USB link
  • the battery (non-rechargeable) 19 is, for example, LiSOCl2 type and supports the temperature range (-60 ° C to + 90 ° C), shock, vibration, and altitude considered. It has a great energy capacity.
  • the device 1 is powered by PC.
  • the internal battery 19 and the external power supply 20 are no longer requested as long as the USB link is present.
  • the device 1 is delivered programmed (date, time, parameters), and only its basic functions (date, time) are active.
  • the final operator is responsible for activating the operational phase of the device by activating the general power supply by extracting the activation tab 17. From this moment, all the functions have access to the main power supply which is at least distributed by the internal battery 19 or the external power supply 20 if present.
  • part D non-leakproof area 15 of the figure 1 to be able to perform their functions
  • the climatic sensors pressure and humidity
  • the temperature sensor 10 is also placed in this zone.
  • a second internal temperature sensor (not shown) is present in the sealed zone 14 for purposes of self-test and degraded mode operation if the main sensor were to be used. declared out of service, temperature being the minimum factor that must be measured.
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Abstract

The device has a data processing unit (6) processing a set of values measured by a measuring unit (2) in real time and transmitting the results to a recording unit (3) for recording the results. The measuring unit comprises a set of measurement elements (7-9) for measuring parameters representative of an environment. A set of mechanical elements (10, 11) measures values of parameters representative of a climatic condition of the environment. An output unit (4) outputs the recorded data in real-time.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de surveillance d'un système d'arme.The present invention relates to a device for monitoring a weapon system.

Bien que non exclusivement, la présente invention s'applique plus particulièrement à un système d'arme tel qu'un missile, quel que soit le type. Un tel missile est généralement stocké et transporté dans un conteneur.Although not exclusively, the present invention applies more particularly to a weapon system such as a missile, whatever the type. Such a missile is usually stored and transported in a container.

Ce dispositif de surveillance a plus particulièrement pour objet de surveiller l'environnement du système d'arme sur une longue durée comprenant par exemple des périodes de stockage et/ou des périodes de transport et de déplacement, pour pouvoir informer un opérateur d'un risque de détérioration de l'arme (missile), en particulier dans une optique de gestion d'une pluralité d'armes ou dans une optique de maintenance et de logistique.This monitoring device is more particularly intended to monitor the environment of the weapon system over a long period including for example storage periods and / or periods of transport and movement, to inform an operator of a risk deterioration of the weapon (missile), in particular with a view to managing a plurality of weapons or for maintenance and logistics purposes.

On connaît des dispositifs enregistreurs de données, de type « datalogger », qui peuvent surveiller l'environnement d'un équipement. Ces dispositifs usuels mesurent des données, et ils datent et enregistrent telles quelles les données brutes mesurées. Ces dispositifs usuels présentent toutefois des inconvénients. En particulier, ils ont besoin d'une grande capacité de mémoire, puisqu'ils enregistrent toutes les données, et d'une grande quantité d'énergie pour fonctionner. De plus, ils présentent un volume important, et ils ne sont pas militarisés de sortent qu'ils ne peuvent pas être utilisés dans les applications envisagées relatives à un système d'arme.There are known data logger devices, of the "datalogger" type, which can monitor the environment of a device. These customary devices measure data, and they date and record the raw data measured. These conventional devices, however, have disadvantages. In particular, they need a large memory capacity, since they record all the data, and a large amount of energy to operate. In addition, they have a large volume, and they are not militarized to come out that they can not be used in the envisaged applications relating to a weapon system.

La présente invention a pour objet de remédier à ces inconvénients. Elle concerne un dispositif de surveillance d'un système d'arme, qui peut être mis en oeuvre dans les applications militaires précitées.The present invention aims to overcome these disadvantages. It relates to a device for monitoring a system weapon, which can be implemented in the aforementioned military applications.

A cet effet, selon l'invention, ledit dispositif du type comportant :

  • des moyens de mesure de valeurs de paramètres ;
  • des moyens d'enregistrement de données ;
  • des moyens de restitution de données enregistrées ; et
  • des moyens d'alimentation électrique,
est remarquable en ce qu'il est autonome et comporte, de plus, des moyens de traitement de données qui traitent, en temps réel, les valeurs mesurées par lesdits moyens de mesure et transmettent au moins les résultats des traitements auxdits moyens d'enregistrement pour leur enregistrement, en ce que lesdits moyens de mesure comportent des éléments pour mesurer les valeurs de paramètres représentatifs de l'environnement mécanique et des éléments pour mesurer les valeurs de paramètres représentatifs de l'environnement climatique, et en ce que lesdits moyens de restitution permettent une restitution à tout moment des données enregistrées et au moins des résultats des traitements.For this purpose, according to the invention, said device of the type comprising:
  • means for measuring parameter values;
  • data storage means;
  • means for rendering recorded data; and
  • power supply means,
is remarkable in that it is autonomous and further comprises data processing means which process, in real time, the values measured by said measuring means and transmit at least the results of the processing to said recording means for their recording, in that said measuring means comprise elements for measuring the values of parameters representative of the mechanical environment and of the elements for measuring the values of parameters representative of the climatic environment, and in that said means of reproduction allow a restitution at any time of the recorded data and at least of the results of the treatments.

Ainsi, grâce au dispositif conforme à l'invention, les valeurs mesurées ne sont pas enregistrées telles quelles, mais elles sont traitées au niveau dudit dispositif, et les résultats enregistrés présentent un volume plus faible que les données brutes, ce qui permet notamment :

  • de réduire le volume de stockage nécessaire et ainsi de limiter le coût ; et
  • de baisser la consommation électrique et ainsi d'augmenter l'autonomie du dispositif de surveillance.
Thus, thanks to the device according to the invention, the measured values are not recorded as such, but they are processed at said device, and the recorded results have a lower volume than the raw data, which allows in particular:
  • reduce the amount of storage needed and thus limit the cost; and
  • to lower the power consumption and thus increase the autonomy of the monitoring device.

De plus, les mesures et les traitements réalisés permettent une surveillance continue et relativement globale de l'environnement, en étant apte à fournir à un opérateur des informations concernant cette surveillance et notamment une information synthétique de l'état du système d'arme, et ceci à tout moment.In addition, the measurements and the treatments carried out allow a continuous and relatively global monitoring of the environment, being able to provide an operator with information concerning this monitoring and in particular a summary information of the state of the weapon system, and this at any time.

Grâce à l'invention, comme précisé davantage ci-dessous, on obtient un dispositif de surveillance d'un système d'arme, qui est susceptible d'être autonome pendant 5 à 10 ans au minimum, qui présente un faible volume et un coût réduit, et qui permet :

  • d'identifier le système surveillé ;
  • d'enregistrer un historique (à partir d'une datation des données mesurées) ;
  • de mesurer l'environnement à la fois climatique et mécanique ;
  • de surveiller les dégâts potentiels ; et
  • de connaître le vieillissement par des calculs internes et/ou externes.
Thanks to the invention, as specified further below, there is obtained a monitoring device of a weapon system, which is likely to be autonomous for at least 5 to 10 years, which has a low volume and a cost reduced, and which allows:
  • identify the monitored system;
  • to record a history (from a dating of the measured data);
  • to measure both the climatic and mechanical environment;
  • to monitor potential damage; and
  • to know the aging by internal and / or external calculations.

Cette surveillance permet notamment :

  • de simplifier la logistique ;
  • d'autoriser une gestion individuelle, par exemple de missiles ;
  • de gérer les stocks ;
  • d'optimiser les périodes de maintenance en surveillant les cycles de vie ;
  • d'augmenter la durée de vie des systèmes ; et
  • de prendre en charge des garanties.
This monitoring allows in particular:
  • simplify logistics;
  • to authorize individual management, for example missiles;
  • manage stocks;
  • optimize maintenance periods by monitoring life cycles;
  • to increase the life of the systems; and
  • to take care of guarantees.

Le dispositif de surveillance conforme à l'invention est conçu pour une utilisation militarisée (avec des conditions particulières à respecter concernant la température (-40°C à +85°C), l'humidité (0 à 100%), les vibrations,...). De préférence, il est fixé sur ou dans un conteneur pourvu d'un ou de plusieurs missiles.The monitoring device according to the invention is designed for a militarized use (with particular conditions to respect concerning the temperature (-40 ° C to + 85 ° C), the humidity (0 to 100%), the vibrations, ...). Preferably, it is fixed on or in a container provided with one or more missiles.

En outre, avantageusement, lesdits moyens de mesure sont formés de manière à pouvoir dater les valeurs mesurées. De plus, lesdits moyens de mesure comportent au moins certains des éléments suivants :

  • un capteur de mesure de chocs ;
  • un capteur de mesure de vibrations ;
  • un capteur de mesure de mouvement ;
  • un capteur de mesure de température ;
  • un capteur de mesure d'humidité ; et
  • un capteur de mesure de pression.
In addition, advantageously, said measuring means are formed so as to be able to date the measured values. In addition, said measuring means comprise at least some of the following elements:
  • a shock measuring sensor;
  • a vibration measuring sensor;
  • a motion sensor;
  • a temperature measurement sensor;
  • a humidity measuring sensor; and
  • a pressure sensor.

Par ailleurs, dans un mode de réalisation préféré, ledit dispositif comporte un boîtier rigide, qui est pourvu :

  • d'un espace étanche contenant au moins les moyens d'enregistrement, les moyens de restitution, les moyens de traitement de données et des capteurs mécaniques faisant partie desdits moyens de mesure ; et
  • d'un espace non étanche contenant au moins des capteurs climatiques (capteurs de mesure de température, d'humidité, de pression) faisant partie desdits moyens de mesure.
Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, said device comprises a rigid housing, which is provided with:
  • a sealed space containing at least the recording means, the restitution means, the data processing means and mechanical sensors forming part of said measuring means; and
  • an unsealed space containing at least climate sensors (temperature, humidity, pressure measuring sensors) forming part of said measuring means.

Avantageusement, ledit boîtier est également pourvu d'un emplacement pour au moins une carte électronique optionnelle, ce qui lui confère une capacité d'extension interne.Advantageously, said housing is also provided with a location for at least one optional electronic card, which gives it an internal expansion capacity.

Par ailleurs, dans un mode de réalisation préféré, ledit dispositif de surveillance comporte une languette d'activation qui est accessible de l'extérieur du boîtier et qui est susceptible d'être retirée par un opérateur, ainsi que des moyens associés qui permettent, lorsque la languette d'activation est retirée, d'alimenter l'ensemble des éléments électriques du dispositif à l'aide au moins d'une pile interne, en vue d'activer la mise en oeuvre des fonctions dudit dispositif. Cette activation est irréversible jusqu'à ce que la pile interne soit vide (durée qui peut éventuellement être prolongée au moyen d'une alimentation externe), afin de limiter la capacité d'intervention d'un opérateur non habilité, d'augmenter le niveau de confiance lors de la gestion des garanties et du traitement des données (en cas de coupure d'alimentation, la date est réinitialisée à une date de référence commune).Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, said monitoring device comprises an activation tab which is accessible from outside the housing and which can be removed by an operator, as well as associated means which make it possible, when the activation tab is removed, to supply all the electrical elements of the device using at least one internal battery, to activate the implementation of the functions of said device. This activation is irreversible until the internal battery is empty (duration which can possibly be prolonged by means of an external power supply), in order to limit the intervention capacity of an unauthorized operator, to increase the level. trusted when managing collateral and data processing (in case of power failure, the date is reset to a common reference date).

En outre, avantageusement, ledit dispositif de surveillance comporte également des connecteurs étanches permettant de relier le dispositif à des équipements externes afin de réaliser au moins l'une des actions suivantes :

  • communiquer avec le dispositif ; et
  • alimenter électriquement le dispositif, ce qui permet notamment de préserver la pile interne.
In addition, advantageously, said monitoring device also comprises sealed connectors for connecting the device to external equipment in order to perform at least one of the following actions:
  • communicate with the device; and
  • electrically power the device, which allows in particular to preserve the internal battery.

Par ailleurs, de façon avantageuse, ledit dispositif comporte également :

  • au moins un moyen d'interrogation permettant à un opérateur de générer une requête dans le but d'obtenir une information desdits moyens de restitution de données ; et
  • de moyens de présentation d'informations (interface PC, liaison USB,...) qui sont reliés auxdits moyens de restitution de données et qui permettent de fournir des informations enregistrées à un opérateur, notamment en réponse à une requête. Avantageusement, lesdits moyens de présentation d'informations comportent au moins une diode électroluminescente permettant à un opérateur d'obtenir une information d'état (résultats d'un autotest, état d'une surveillance,...).
Furthermore, advantageously, said device also comprises:
  • at least one interrogation means enabling an operator to generate a request for the purpose of obtaining information from said data retrieval means; and
  • means for presenting information (PC interface, USB link, etc.) which are connected to said data retrieval means and which make it possible to supply information recorded to an operator, in particular in response to a request. Advantageously, said information presentation means comprise at least one light-emitting diode enabling an operator to obtain state information (results of a self-test, monitoring status, etc.).

En outre, de façon avantageuse, lesdits moyens d'alimentation électrique comprennent une pile interne, ainsi que des moyens permettant de réaliser une alimentation externe.In addition, advantageously, said power supply means comprise an internal battery, as well as means for producing an external power supply.

La présente invention prévoit donc un dispositif de surveillance présentant une autonomie importante (de 5 à 10 ans minimum), qui est compatible avec des conditions d'environnement militaire et d'utilisation d'un missile, tout en offrant un coût réduit et une mise en oeuvre aisée et ouverte à des extensions.The present invention therefore provides a monitoring device having a significant autonomy (from 5 to 10 years minimum), which is compatible with military environment conditions and use of a missile, while offering a reduced cost and implementation. easy and open to extensions.

Par ailleurs, la présente invention concerne également un système d'arme, pourvu en particulier d'un missile, qui comporte un dispositif de surveillance tel que celui précité.Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a weapon system, provided in particular with a missile, which comprises a monitoring device such as that mentioned above.

Dans ce cas, avantageusement, le boîtier dudit dispositif est fixé à un conteneur de missile. De plus, la forme dudit boîtier est adaptée à la forme dudit conteneur de missile, ce qui permet une utilisation variée et notamment de le monter sur des conteneurs existant déjà.In this case, advantageously, the housing of said device is attached to a missile container. In addition, the shape of said housing is adapted to the shape of said missile container, which allows a varied use including mounting on existing containers already.

Les figures du dessin annexé feront bien comprendre comment l'invention peut être représentée. Sur ces figures, des références identiques désignent des éléments semblables.

  • La figure 1 est le schéma synoptique d'un dispositif de surveillance conforme à l'invention.
  • La figure 2 est une vue schématique en perspective d'un boîtier d'un dispositif conforme à l'invention.
  • La figure 3 illustre très schématiquement différentes parties d'un dispositif conforme à l'invention.
The figures of the appended drawing will make it clear how the invention can be represented. In these figures, identical references designate similar elements.
  • The figure 1 is the block diagram of a monitoring device according to the invention.
  • The figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of a housing of a device according to the invention.
  • The figure 3 illustrates very schematically different parts of a device according to the invention.

Le dispositif 1 conforme à l'invention et représenté schématiquement sur la figure 1 est destiné à surveiller l'environnement d'un système d'arme (non représenté), notamment un conteneur muni d'un missile, sur une longue durée comprenant par exemple des périodes stockage et/ou des périodes de transport, pour pouvoir informer un opérateur d'un risque de détérioration de l'arme, en particulier dans une optique de gestion d'une pluralité d'armes ou dans une optique de maintenance.The device 1 according to the invention and schematically represented on the figure 1 is intended to monitor the environment of a weapon system (not shown), in particular a container equipped with a missile, over a long period including for example storage periods and / or periods of transport, to be able to inform a operator of a risk of deterioration of the weapon, in particular with a view to managing a plurality of weapons or for maintenance purposes.

Ledit dispositif 1 est du type comportant :

  • des moyens 2 de mesure de valeurs de paramètres ;
  • des moyens 3 d'enregistrement de données ;
  • des moyens 4 de restitution de données enregistrées ; et
  • des moyens 5 d'alimentation électrique.
Said device 1 is of the type comprising:
  • means 2 for measuring parameter values;
  • means 3 for recording data;
  • means 4 for rendering recorded data; and
  • power supply means 5.

Selon l'invention, ledit dispositif 1 est autonome et comporte, de plus, des moyens 6 de traitement de données qui traitent, en temps réel, les données mesurées par lesdits moyens de mesure 2 et transmettent au moins les résultats de ces traitements auxdits moyens d'enregistrement 3 pour leur enregistrement. De plus, lesdits moyens de mesure 2 comportent des éléments 7, 8 et 9 (précisés ci-dessous) pour mesurer des paramètres représentatifs de l'environnement mécanique et des éléments 10 et 11 (également précisés ci-dessous) pour mesurer des paramètres représentatifs de l'environnement climatique dudit dispositif 1 et donc du système d'arme auquel il est associé. En outre, lesdits moyens de restitution 4 permettent une restitution, à tout moment (notamment sur requête), des données enregistrées et notamment des résultats des traitements.According to the invention, said device 1 is autonomous and comprises, in addition, data processing means 6 which process, in real time, the data measured by said measurement means 2 and transmit at least the results of these processing to said means registration 3 for their registration. In addition, said measuring means 2 comprise elements 7, 8 and 9 (specified below) for measuring parameters representative of the mechanical environment and elements 10 and 11 (also specified below) for measuring representative parameters. of the climatic environment of said device 1 and therefore of the weapon system with which it is associated. In addition, said rendering means 4 allow restitution, at any time (particularly on request), recorded data and in particular the results of the treatments.

Ainsi, avec le dispositif 1 conforme à l'invention, les données mesurées ne sont pas enregistrées telles quelles, mais elles sont traitées au niveau dudit dispositif 1 (par les moyens 6) et les résultats enregistrés (par les moyens 3) présentent un volume plus faible que les données brutes mesurées par les moyens 2, ce qui permet notamment :

  • de réduire le volume de stockage nécessaire et ainsi de limiter le coût du dispositif 1 ; et
  • de baisser la consommation électrique et ainsi d'augmenter l'autonomie du dispositif 1.
Thus, with the device 1 according to the invention, the measured data are not recorded as such, but they are processed at said device 1 (by the means 6) and the results recorded (by the means 3) have a volume lower than the raw data measured by the means 2, which allows in particular:
  • to reduce the necessary storage volume and thus limit the cost of the device 1; and
  • to lower the power consumption and thus increase the autonomy of the device 1.

De plus, les mesures et les traitements réalisés permettent une surveillance continue et relativement globale de l'environnement, en permettant de fournir à un opérateur des informations concernant cette surveillance et notamment une information synthétique de l'état du système d'arme, et ceci à tout moment.Moreover, the measurements and the treatments carried out allow a continuous and relatively global monitoring of the environment, by making it possible to provide an operator with information concerning this surveillance and in particular a synthetic information of the state of the weapon system, and this at any time.

Grâce à l'invention, comme précisé davantage ci-dessous, on obtient un dispositif de surveillance 1 d'un système d'arme, qui est susceptible d'être autonome pendant 5 à 10 ans au minimum, qui présente un faible volume et un coût réduit et qui permet :

  • d'identifier le système surveillé ;
  • d'enregistrer un historique (à partir d'une datation des données mesurées) ;
  • de mesurer l'environnement à la fois climatique et mécanique ;
  • de surveiller les dégâts potentiels ; et
  • de connaître le vieillissement par des calculs internes et/ou externes.
Thanks to the invention, as specified further below, a device 1 for monitoring a weapon system, which is capable of being autonomous for at least 5 to 10 years, which has a low volume and a reduced cost and which allows:
  • identify the monitored system;
  • to record a history (from a dating of the measured data);
  • to measure both the climatic and mechanical environment;
  • to monitor potential damage; and
  • to know the aging by internal and / or external calculations.

Cette surveillance permet en particulier :

  • de simplifier la logistique ;
  • d'autoriser une gestion individuelle, par exemple de missiles ;
  • de gérer les stocks ;
  • d'optimiser les périodes de maintenance en surveillant les cycles de vie ;
  • d'augmenter la durée de vie des systèmes ; et
  • de prendre en charge des garanties.
This monitoring allows in particular:
  • simplify logistics;
  • to authorize individual management, for example missiles;
  • manage stocks;
  • optimize maintenance periods by monitoring life cycles;
  • to increase the life of the systems; and
  • to take care of guarantees.

Dans un mode de réalisation préféré, ledit dispositif 1 comporte un boîtier rigide 13, comme représenté en perspective sur la figure 2. Ce boîtier rigide 13 est pourvu de deux parties mécaniques 14 et 15, comme illustré sur les figures 1 et 3, à savoir :

  • un espace (ou partie) principal étanche 14 contenant au moins les moyens d'enregistrement 3, les moyens de restitution 5, les moyens de traitement de données 6 et des capteurs mécaniques 7, 8 et 9 faisant partie desdits moyens de mesure 2. Cet espace étanche 14 contient donc la partie de traitement numérique. Cet espace 14 contient, comme précisé ci-dessous, la carte principale avec les mémoires, le(s) microcontrôleur(s), les capteurs mécaniques (vibrations et chocs), la majorité des fonctions, ainsi qu'un emplacement pour une carte électronique optionnelle ; et
  • un espace (ou partie) climatique 15, nécessairement non étanche, qui contient les capteurs climatiques 10 et 11 (pression, température, humidité,...) faisant partie desdits moyens de mesure 2.
In a preferred embodiment, said device 1 comprises a rigid housing 13, as shown in perspective on the figure 2 . This rigid casing 13 is provided with two mechanical parts 14 and 15, as illustrated in FIGS. figures 1 and 3 , to know :
  • a sealed main space (or part) 14 containing at least the recording means 3, the reproduction means 5, the data processing means 6 and the mechanical sensors 7, 8 and 9 forming part of said measurement means 2. Watertight space 14 thus contains the digital processing part. This space 14 contains, as specified below, the main board with the memories, the microcontroller (s), the mechanical sensors (vibrations and shocks), the majority of the functions, as well as a location for an electronic card optional; and
  • a space (or part) climatic 15, necessarily not sealed, which contains the climate sensors 10 and 11 (pressure, temperature, humidity, ...) forming part of said measuring means 2.

Le dispositif de surveillance 1 conforme à l'invention est conçu pour une utilisation militarisée (avec des conditions particulières à respecter concernant la température (-40°C à +85°C), l'humidité (0 à 100%), les vibrations,...). De préférence, il est fixé sur ou dans un conteneur de missile(s). De plus, la forme dudit boîtier 13 est adaptée à la forme dudit conteneur de missile(s), ce qui permet une utilisation variée et notamment de le monter sur des conteneurs existant déjà, les emplacements mécanique disponibles sur de tels conteneurs pouvant être très différents, en forme et en taille.The monitoring device 1 according to the invention is designed for a militarized use (with particular conditions to respect concerning the temperature (-40 ° C to + 85 ° C), the humidity (0 to 100%), the vibrations ...). Preferably, it is attached to or in a missile container (s). In addition, the shape of said housing 13 is adapted to the shape of said missile container (s), which allows a varied use including mounting it on already existing containers, the mechanical locations available on such containers can be very different , fit and size.

Par ailleurs, dans un mode de réalisation préféré, ledit dispositif de surveillance 1 comporte, de plus, une languette d'activation 17 qui est accessible de l'extérieur du boîtier 13 (figure 2) et qui est susceptible d'être retirée par un opérateur, ainsi que des moyens 18 associés qui permettent, lorsque la languette d'activation 17 est retirée, d'alimenter l'ensemble des éléments électriques du dispositif 1 (comme illustré par une double flèche 21 sur la figure 1) à l'aide d'une pile interne 19 ou d'une alimentation externe 20 si présente, ce qui lance la mise en oeuvre des différentes fonctions du dispositif 1. Cette activation est irréversible jusqu'à la fin de la pile interne 19 (durée qui peut éventuellement être prolongée au moyen d'une alimentation externe 20), afin de limiter la capacité d'intervention d'un opérateur non habilité, d'augmenter le niveau de confiance lors de la gestion des garanties et du traitement des données (en cas de coupure d'alimentation, la date est réinitialisée à une date de référence commune). Cette languette 17 est, de préférence, rouge à la manière des drapeaux de sécurité des armements.Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, said monitoring device 1 further comprises an activation tab 17 which is accessible from outside the casing 13 (FIG. figure 2 ) and which can be removed by an operator, as well as associated means 18 which allow, when the activation tab 17 is removed, to supply all the electrical elements of the device 1 (as illustrated by a double arrow 21 on the figure 1 ) using an internal battery 19 or an external power supply 20 if present, which initiates the implementation of the various functions of the device 1. This activation is irreversible until the end of the internal battery 19 ( duration which can possibly be prolonged by means of an external power supply 20), in order to limit the capacity of intervention of an unauthorized operator, to increase the level of confidence during the management of the guarantees and the data processing ( in the event of power failure, the date is reset to a common reference date). This tab 17 is preferably red in the manner of weapons security flags.

La présente invention prévoit donc un dispositif de surveillance 1 qui est autonome (pile interne, alimentation externe) et qui, en temps réel, enregistre et traite les paramètres de l'environnement auquel il est soumis pour les restituer à tout moment. Il présente une capacité à calculer, traiter, comparer, dater, sauvegarder et restituer des données. Ce dispositif de surveillance 1 a une autonomie de 5 à 10 ans minimum qui est compatible avec des conditions d'environnement militaire et d'utilisation d'un missile, tout en offrant un coût réduit et une mise en oeuvre aisée et ouverte à des extensions. De plus, il présente un volume très réduit et un coût faible et permet l'ajout de moyens complémentaires externes (communications, systèmes de capteurs déportés,...), comme indiqué ci-dessous.The present invention therefore provides a monitoring device 1 which is autonomous (internal battery, external power supply) and which, in real time, records and processes the parameters of the environment to which it is subjected to restore them at any time. It has the ability to calculate, process, compare, date, save and retrieve data. This monitoring device 1 has a range of 5 to 10 years minimum which is compatible with military environment conditions and use of a missile, while offering a reduced cost and easy implementation and open to extensions . In addition, it has a very small volume and a low cost and allows the addition of additional external means (communications, remote sensor systems, ...), as indicated below.

On précise à présent les différents groupes ou ensembles fonctionnels A, B, C, D et E illustrés sur la figure 1.We now specify the different groups or functional groups A, B, C, D and E illustrated on the figure 1 .

L'ensemble A a pour objectif de gérer tous les principes et méthodes de mesures, calculs, comparaisons, traitements, évaluations, surveillances, datations, mises en forme, et sauvegardes des données générées par les capteurs intégrés.Set A aims to manage all the principles and methods of measurement, calculation, comparison, processing, evaluation, monitoring, dating, formatting, and backup of the data generated by the integrated sensors.

Les moyens 6 comprennent deux microcontrôleurs 6A et 6B, dont l'un est prévu pour la gestion des fonctions du dispositif 1, et l'autre pour la gestion des communications externes. Ces microcontrôleurs 6A et 6B sont à très faible consommation. Il est envisageable d'utiliser un seul microcontrôleur s'il dispose de suffisamment de puissance de calcul pour gérer à la fois la surveillance et les communications.The means 6 comprise two microcontrollers 6A and 6B, one of which is provided for the management of the functions of the device 1, and the other for the management of the external communications. These microcontrollers 6A and 6B are very low consumption. It is conceivable to use a single microcontroller if it has enough computing power to handle both monitoring and communications.

Ces microcontrôleurs sont équipés de compteurs temps réel 22 (RTC) : années, dates, heures, minutes, secondes, qui sont utilisés pour dater les évènements.These microcontrollers are equipped with real time counters 22 (RTC): years, dates, hours, minutes, seconds, which are used to date the events.

La fonction de datation est réalisée par un oscillateur très faible consommation compensé en température et un compteur temps réel (RTC) 23 initialisé en usine et alimenté par la pile 19.The dating function is performed by a very low temperature compensated oscillator and a real time counter (RTC) 23 initialized at the factory and powered by the battery 19.

Les compteurs RTC internes 22 sont initialisés, suite à l'extraction de la languette d'activation 17, par lecture du compteur RTC commun 23. Avant l'extraction de la languette d'activation 17, les microcontrôleurs 6A et 6B ne sont pas alimentés. La date et l'heure sont disponibles dans le compteur RTC commun 23 de grande précision et très faible consommation, qui utilise depuis l'usine la pile interne 19. Les compteurs RTC 22 des microcontrôleurs 6A et 6B sont, après activation, synchronisés régulièrement sur ce compteur RTC commun 23.The internal RTC counters 22 are initialized, following the extraction of the activation tab 17, by reading the common RTC counter 23. Before the extraction of the activation tab 17, the microcontrollers 6A and 6B are not powered. . The date and time are available in the common metric RTC 23 of high precision and very low consumption, which uses the internal battery 19 from the factory. The RTC counters 22 of the microcontrollers 6A and 6B are, after activation, synchronized regularly on this common RTC counter 23.

Pour les mémoires 24 des moyens 3, on utilise des mémoires FLASH et FRAM.For the memories 24 of the means 3, FLASH and FRAM memories are used.

La mémoire FRAM consomme peu, est non volatile, et permet des accès à l'infini sans protocole d'accès complexe, mais elle est de taille mémoire limitée. Elle est utilisée pour des accès répétés aux mêmes adresses, tels que la programmation des paramètres, des identifiants, et des informations utilisateurs. Comme elle est non volatile, elle assure de garder toutes les données en cas de perte d'alimentation.FRAM memory consumes little, is nonvolatile, and allows access to infinity without a complex access protocol, but it is limited in memory size. It is used for repeated access to the same addresses, such as programming parameters, identifiers, and user information. As it is non-volatile, it ensures to keep all data in case of power loss.

La mémoire FLASH consomme beaucoup plus d'énergie, est non volatile, et offre une capacité mémoire plus importante, mais elle nécessite une procédure d'enregistrement par page plus lente et beaucoup plus complexe.FLASH memory consumes a lot more power, is nonvolatile, and offers more memory capacity, but it requires a slower and much more complex page registration process.

Par ailleurs, les capteurs intégrés 7 à 11 surveillent les paramètres suivants : température, humidité, pression, vibrations, chocs, détection de mouvement, tension d'alimentation interne (pile). Ces capteurs permettent par mesures directes de réaliser les fonctions suivantes :

  • surveillances, mesures, et datations des dépassements de spécifications ; et
  • mesures et datations de température, pression, humidité, vibrations (chronogrammes).
In addition, the integrated sensors 7 to 11 monitor the following parameters: temperature, humidity, pressure, vibrations, shocks, motion detection, internal supply voltage (battery). These sensors allow by direct measurements to perform the following functions:
  • monitoring, measurements, and dating of exceedances of specifications; and
  • measurements and dates of temperature, pressure, humidity, vibrations (chronograms).

En outre, ces capteurs permettent par calculs de réaliser les fonctions suivantes :

  • mesure de différentiel de pression ;
  • calcul de lois de vieillissement ;
  • mesure du g efficace des vibrations ;
  • mesure de vibrations ;
  • mesure de chocs ;
  • mesure de l'orientation spatiale du dispositif 1 ;
  • détermination de cycles de température ;
  • réalisation d'histogrammes : climatique, humidité spécifique, mécanique.
In addition, these sensors make it possible by calculation to perform the following functions:
  • differential pressure measurement;
  • calculation of aging laws;
  • measuring the effective g of vibrations;
  • vibration measurement;
  • shock measurement;
  • measuring the spatial orientation of the device 1;
  • determination of temperature cycles;
  • realization of histograms: climatic, specific humidity, mechanics.

On peut prévoir dans l'espace 14 :

  • un ou plusieurs capteurs 7 (accéléromètres) de mesure de chocs (trois axes). Un tel capteur peut être de type MEMS ou piézo-électrique. On a besoin de mesurer au minimum ± 120g sur la bande de 0-400Hz. Si les accéléromètres sont endormis, ils sont réveillés dès qu'un niveau de g mesuré par l'accéléromètre de vibration est dépassé (par exemple 10g) ;
  • un capteur 8 (accéléromètre) de mesures de vibrations (trois axes). On dispose d'un seul capteur à 3 axes de ± 16g sur la bande de 0,1-1600Hz. Ce capteur offre une capacité de détection de mouvement (dépassement de seuil) par échantillonnage de 1 à 8Hz ; et
  • un capteur 9 de détection de mouvement de type analogique et électromécanique.
We can foresee in space 14:
  • one or more sensors (accelerometers) for measuring shocks (three axes). Such a sensor may be of the MEMS or piezoelectric type. It is necessary to measure at least ± 120g in the 0-400Hz band. If the accelerometers are asleep, they are awakened as soon as a level of g measured by the vibration accelerometer is exceeded (for example 10 g);
  • a sensor 8 (accelerometer) of vibration measurements (three axes). We have a single 3-axis sensor of ± 16g in the 0.1-1600Hz band. This sensor provides a motion detection capability (threshold overshoot) by sampling from 1 to 8Hz; and
  • a motion detection sensor 9 of analog and electromechanical type.

Par ailleurs, on prévoit dans l'espace 15 :

  • un capteur 10 de température et d'humidité qui est un composant de faible consommation et à sortie d'information numérique par liaison série ; et
  • un capteur 11 de pression qui est également un composant de faible consommation et à sortie d'information numérique par liaison série.
Moreover, it is planned in space 15:
  • a temperature and humidity sensor 10 which is a low-power component and has digital information output via a serial link; and
  • a pressure sensor 11 which is also a component of low consumption and output of digital information via a serial link.

L'ensemble B a pour objectif de gérer des moyens de communication externes. Ces moyens comprennent au minimum une liaison USB, et un bus de communication vers des modules optionnels externes.Set B aims to manage external means of communication. These means comprise at least one USB link, and a communication bus to external optional modules.

Sur l'exemple de la figure 1, cet ensemble B comprend une mémoire de sauvegarde 25, des modules externes 26 et une carte interne optionnelle 27. La carte interne optionnelle 27 est envisagée pour ajouter un ou des moyens de communication sans fil à faible consommation et ou de géo-localisation. Cette carte interne optionnelle 27 peut également être utilisée pour des capteurs additionnels internes avec une mesure de salinité, luminosité, niveau radiofréquence, niveau sonore, composition chimique. Un emplacement approprié est prévu dans le boîtier 13 pour cette carte interne optionnelle 27.On the example of the figure 1 , this set B comprises a backup memory 25, external modules 26 and an optional internal card 27. The optional internal card 27 is envisaged to add one or more low-power wireless communication means or geolocation. This optional internal card 27 can also be used for additional internal sensors with a measure of salinity, brightness, radio frequency level, sound level, chemical composition. An appropriate location is provided in the housing 13 for this optional internal card 27.

Les modules externes 26 sont des modules optionnels à ajouter en fonction des besoins. Ces modules 26 sont, soit des systèmes de capteurs ou de détections complémentaires, soit des modules de communication courte ou longue portée. Ces modules peuvent communiquer entre eux dans le but de transmettre et obtenir des données.The external modules 26 are optional modules to add as needed. These modules 26 are either complementary sensor or detection systems, or short or long-range communication modules. These modules can communicate with each other for the purpose of transmitting and obtaining data.

La mémoire 25, en l'occurrence une mémoire FLASH, est donc utilisée pour stocker les données provenant de la carte interne 27 optionnelle et/ou des modules externes 26 optionnels. L'espace mémoire est partagé via des paramètres de configuration accessibles à l'opérateur.The memory 25, in this case a FLASH memory, is thus used to store the data coming from the optional internal card 27 and / or the optional external modules 26. The memory space is shared via configuration parameters accessible to the operator.

En outre, une fonction 28 a pour rôle de séparer une liaison I2C des modules externes et d'adapter le niveau des lignes de communication du bus I2C au niveau de tension de cette liaison. Les modules externes utilisent leur propre alimentation et peuvent vouloir maîtriser le niveau haut de cette tension de communication. Le dispositif autorise cette liaison seulement en cas besoin. Le niveau de tension haut des lignes de communication peut être égal ou indépendant du niveau d'alimentation du dispositif.In addition, a function 28 serves to separate an I 2 C link from the external modules and to adapt the level of the communication lines of the I 2 C bus to the voltage level of this link. Plugins use their own power and may want to master the level high of this communication voltage. The device allows this link only if needed. The high voltage level of the communication lines can be equal to or independent of the power level of the device.

En outre, une station sol 29 doit accepter les communications filaires USB. Elle permet de configurer le dispositif 1 (paramètres, identifiants), d'enregistrer les données de suivi matériel par l'opérateur, de télécharger tout ou partie des données enregistrées, d'effectuer des tests et/ou des calibrations de niveau usine ou de niveau utilisateur final. La station sol 29 alimente pendant le temps de la connexion le dispositif via la ligne USB 30. L'alimentation USB se substitue à la pile interne 19 et l'alimentation externe 20.In addition, a ground station 29 must accept wired USB communications. It allows you to configure device 1 (parameters, identifiers), to record the material tracking data by the operator, to download all or part of the recorded data, to carry out tests and / or calibrations at the factory level or end user level. The ground station 29 supplies the device via the USB line 30 during the time of connection. The USB power supply replaces the internal battery 19 and the external power supply 20.

L'ensemble C a pour objectif de gérer les modes d'alimentation.Set C aims to manage power modes.

Le dispositif 1 dispose donc d'une pile interne 19, et il peut également être alimenté par une alimentation extérieure 20 (pile(s) ou autre moyen d'alimentation électrique usuel) ou par un lien USB 30.The device 1 thus has an internal battery 19, and it can also be powered by an external power supply 20 (battery (s) or other usual power supply means) or by a USB link 30.

La pile (non rechargeable) 19 est, par exemple, de type LiSOCl2 et supporte la gamme de températures (-60°C à +90°C), les chocs, les vibrations, et l'altitude envisagés. Elle est d'une grande capacité énergétique.The battery (non-rechargeable) 19 is, for example, LiSOCl2 type and supports the temperature range (-60 ° C to + 90 ° C), shock, vibration, and altitude considered. It has a great energy capacity.

Il est possible de connecter une alimentation externe complémentaire (pile, alimentation) via le connecteur du bus externe des modules optionnels. Cette alimentation doit être comprise entre 2,4V et 3,6V. Cette alimentation est prioritaire sur la pile interne 19 tant que sa tension est très inférieure à 2,8V. La pile 19 est ainsi préservée tant que l'alimentation externe est valide. L'alimentation externe 20 est activée tant que sa valeur de tension est suffisante pour un bon fonctionnement. Pour une valeur de tension insuffisante, la pile interne 19 prend le relais automatiquement.It is possible to connect an additional external power supply (battery, power supply) via the external bus connector of the optional modules. This power supply must be between 2.4V and 3.6V. This power supply has priority over the internal battery 19 as long as its voltage is much lower than 2.8V. The battery 19 is thus preserved as long as the external power supply is valid. External power supply 20 is activated as long as its voltage value is sufficient for proper operation. For an insufficient voltage value, the internal battery 19 automatically takes over.

En outre, lors d'une connexion USB, le dispositif 1 est alimenté par PC. La pile interne 19 et l'alimentation externe 20 (si présente) ne sont plus sollicitées tant que le lien USB est présent.In addition, during a USB connection, the device 1 is powered by PC. The internal battery 19 and the external power supply 20 (if present) are no longer requested as long as the USB link is present.

Lors de la livraison initiale, le dispositif 1 est livré programmé (date, heure, paramètres), et seules ses fonctions de base (date, heure) sont actives. L'opérateur final a pour charge d'activer la phase opérationnelle du dispositif en activant l'alimentation générale par extraction de la languette d'activation 17. A partir de cet instant, la totalité des fonctions ont accès à l'alimentation principale qui est au minimum distribuée par la pile interne 19 ou par l'alimentation externe 20 si présente.During the initial delivery, the device 1 is delivered programmed (date, time, parameters), and only its basic functions (date, time) are active. The final operator is responsible for activating the operational phase of the device by activating the general power supply by extracting the activation tab 17. From this moment, all the functions have access to the main power supply which is at least distributed by the internal battery 19 or the external power supply 20 if present.

Le basculement entre les différents modes d'alimentation est automatique et ne provoque pas de réinitialisation du dispositif 1.Switching between the different power modes is automatic and does not reset the device 1.

L'ordre de priorité des moyens d'alimentation est :

  • 1 / lien USB 30, que la languette d'activation 17 soit présente ou non ;
  • 2/ l'alimentation externe 20, si la languette d'activation 17 n'est plus présente et pas de lien USB 30 ;
  • 3/ la pile interne 19, si la languette d'activation 17 n'est plus présente, et pas de lien USB 30, ni d'alimentation externe 20.
The order of priority of the feeding means is:
  • 1 / USB link 30, whether the activation tab 17 is present or not;
  • 2 / the external power supply 20, if the activation tab 17 is no longer present and no USB link 30;
  • 3 / the internal battery 19, if the activation tab 17 is no longer present, and no USB link 30 or external power supply 20.

Par ailleurs, concernant la partie D (zone non étanche 15) de la figure 1, pour pouvoir assurer leurs fonctions, il faut qu'au minimum les capteurs climatiques (pression et humidité) soient situés dans la zone non étanche 15. Pour réduire le temps de prise en compte du changement de température (mais aussi pour des raisons pratiques), on place également dans cette zone le capteur de température 10. Cependant, un second capteur de température interne (non représenté) est présent en zone étanche 14 à des fins d'autotest et de fonctionnement en mode dégradé si le capteur principal venait à être déclaré hors service, la température étant le facteur minimal qu'il est nécessaire de mesurer.In addition, concerning part D (non-leakproof area 15) of the figure 1 to be able to perform their functions, it is necessary that at least the climatic sensors (pressure and humidity) are located in the non-watertight zone 15. To reduce the time of taking into account the change of temperature (but also for practical reasons) the temperature sensor 10 is also placed in this zone. However, a second internal temperature sensor (not shown) is present in the sealed zone 14 for purposes of self-test and degraded mode operation if the main sensor were to be used. declared out of service, temperature being the minimum factor that must be measured.

Par ailleurs, l'ensemble E est relatif aux éléments matériels externes, accessibles par un opérateur (IHM). Ces éléments comprennent notamment :

  • un lien USB qui est un connecteur étanche 31 (représenté sur les figures 2 et 3) qui permet de relier le dispositif 1 à une fonction USB d'un équipement externe (par exemple PC) afin de communiquer (lecture/écriture) et d'alimenter le dispositif 1 tant que la connexion USB est établie. Ceci permet de préserver la pile interne 19 et/ou l'alimentation externe 20 durant les phases de communication USB ;
  • au moins un connecteur 32 de module externe (représenté sur la figure 3), qui est un connecteur étanche qui permet de relier le dispositif 1 à des modules complémentaires optionnels externes par un bus I2C et un protocole spécifique et/ou de connecter une alimentation externe supplémentaire ;
  • un bouton poussoir 33 qui permet à un opérateur d'activer une requête vers le microcontrôleur afin d'obtenir une information. La réponse à la requête (demande d'autotest, d'état de la surveillance,...) peut être obtenue, soit via des diodes électroluminescentes 34, soit par liaison USB et son interface PC si connecté ;
  • des diodes électroluminescentes 34, par exemple une diode électroluminescente verte et une diode électroluminescente rouge, qui permettent à un opérateur d'obtenir une information d'état. Afin de réduire la consommation, elles ne sont pas utilisées pour un signalement permanent ; et
  • la languette d'activation 17.
Moreover, the set E is relative to the external hardware elements, accessible by an operator (HMI). These elements include:
  • a USB link which is a waterproof connector 31 (shown on the Figures 2 and 3 ) which makes it possible to connect the device 1 to a USB function of an external device (for example PC) in order to communicate (read / write) and to supply the device 1 as long as the USB connection is established. This makes it possible to preserve the internal battery 19 and / or the external power supply 20 during the USB communication phases;
  • at least one external module connector 32 (shown in FIG. figure 3 ), which is a sealed connector which allows the device 1 to be connected to external optional external modules via an I 2 C bus and a specific protocol and / or to connect an additional external power supply;
  • a push button 33 which allows an operator to activate a request to the microcontroller to obtain information. The response to the request (request for self-test, monitoring status, ...) can be obtained, either via light-emitting diodes 34, or by USB link and its PC interface if connected;
  • electroluminescent diodes 34, for example a green light emitting diode and a red light emitting diode, which allow an operator to obtain status information. To reduce consumption, they are not used for permanent reporting; and
  • the activation tab 17.

Ces éléments (IHM) qui sont accessibles par un opérateur sont situés, de préférence, en zone non étanche 15. Ils peuvent toutefois également être placés en zone étanche 14.These elements (HMI) which are accessible by an operator are preferably located in non-leakproof zone 15. They can however also be placed in tight zone 14.

Le dispositif de surveillance 1 conforme à l'invention, décrit ci-dessus, présente ainsi notamment les avantages suivants :

  • militarisation ;
  • autonomie énergétique ;
  • souplesse en alimentation ;
  • souplesse d'extension (modules externes, protocole) ; et
  • capacité d'extension interne (carte interne).
The monitoring device 1 according to the invention, described above, thus has the following advantages in particular:
  • militarization;
  • energy autonomy;
  • flexibility in food;
  • extension flexibility (external modules, protocol); and
  • internal expansion capacity (internal card).

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Dispositif de surveillance d'un système d'arme, ledit dispositif (1) comportant : - des moyens (2) de mesure de valeurs de paramètres ; - des moyens (3) d'enregistrement de données ; - des moyens (4) de restitution de données enregistrées ; et - des moyens (5) d'alimentation électrique, caractérisé en ce qu'il est autonome et comporte, de plus, des moyens (6) de traitement de données qui traitent, en temps réel, les valeurs mesurées par lesdits moyens de mesure (2) et transmettent au moins les résultats des traitements auxdits moyens d'enregistrement (3) pour leur enregistrement, en ce que lesdits moyens de mesure (2) comportent des éléments (7, 8, 9) pour mesurer les valeurs de paramètres représentatifs de l'environnement mécanique et des éléments (10, 11) pour mesurer les valeurs de paramètres représentatifs de l'environnement climatique, et en ce que lesdits moyens de restitution (4) permettent une restitution à tout moment des données enregistrées et au moins des résultats des traitements.Device for monitoring a weapon system, said device (1) comprising: means (2) for measuring parameter values; means (3) for recording data; means (4) for restoring recorded data; and - means (5) for power supply, characterized in that it is autonomous and further comprises data processing means (6) which processes, in real time, the values measured by said measuring means (2) and transmits at least the results of the processing to said recording means (3) for recording them, in that said measuring means (2) comprise elements (7, 8, 9) for measuring the values of parameters representative of the mechanical environment and elements (10, 11 ) for measuring the values of parameters representative of the climatic environment, and in that said restitution means (4) allow a restitution at any time of the recorded data and at least the results of the treatments. Dispositif selon la revendication 1,
caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens (22) de datation des valeurs mesurées.Device according to claim 1,
characterized in that it comprises means (22) for dating the measured values. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2,
caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un boîtier rigide (13) pourvu : - d'un espace étanche (14) contenant au moins les moyens d'enregistrement (3), les moyens de restitution (4), les moyens de traitement de données (6) et des capteurs mécaniques (7, 8, 9) faisant partie desdits moyens de mesure (2) ; et - d'un espace non étanche (15) contenant au moins des capteurs climatiques (10, 11) faisant partie desdits moyens de mesure (2). Device according to one of claims 1 and 2,
characterized in that it comprises a rigid housing (13) provided with: - a sealed space (14) containing at least the recording means (3), the restitution means (4), the data processing means (6) and the mechanical sensors (7, 8, 9) making part of said measuring means (2); and - A non-sealed space (15) containing at least climate sensors (10, 11) forming part of said measuring means (2). Dispositif selon la revendication 3,
caractérisé en ce que ledit boîtier (13) est pourvu d'un emplacement pour au moins une carte électronique optionnelle (27).Device according to claim 3,
characterized in that said housing (13) is provided with a location for at least one optional electronic board (27). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une languette d'activation (17) qui est accessible de l'extérieur du boîtier (13) et qui est susceptible d'être retirée par un opérateur, ainsi que des moyens associés (18) qui permettent, lorsque la languette d'activation (17) est retirée, d'alimenter les éléments électriques du dispositif (1) à l'aide au moins d'une pile interne (19) en vue d'activer la mise en oeuvre des fonctions dudit dispositif (1), cette activation étant irréversible.Device according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that it comprises an activation tongue (17) which is accessible from outside the housing (13) and which can be removed by an operator, as well as associated means (18) which allow, when the activation tab (17) is removed, feeding the electrical elements of the device (1) using at least one internal battery (19) to activate the implementation of the functions of said device (1), this activation being irreversible. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des connecteurs étanches (31, 32) permettant de relier ledit dispositif (1) à des équipements externes (26, 29) afin de réaliser au moins l'une des actions suivantes : communiquer avec le dispositif (1) et alimenter électriquement le dispositif (1).Device according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that it comprises sealed connectors (31, 32) for connecting said device (1) to external equipment (26, 29) in order to perform at least one of the following actions: communicating with the device (1) ) and electrically power the device (1). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins un moyen d'interrogation (33) permettant à un opérateur de générer une requête dans le but d'obtenir une information desdits moyens de restitution de données (4).Device according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that it comprises at least one interrogation means (33) allowing an operator to generate a request for the purpose of obtaining information from said data retrieval means (4). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte de moyens de présentation d'informations qui sont reliés auxdits moyens de restitution de données et qui permettent de fournir des informations enregistrées à un opérateur.Device according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that it comprises means for presenting information which are connected to said data retrieval means and which make it possible to supply information recorded to an operator. Dispositif selon la revendication 8,
caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de présentation d'informations comportent au moins une diode électroluminescente (34) permettant à un opérateur d'obtenir une information d'état.Device according to claim 8,
characterized in that said information presenting means comprises at least one light emitting diode (34) enabling an operator to obtain state information. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de mesure (2) comportent au moins certains des éléments suivants : - un capteur de mesure de chocs ; - un capteur de mesure de vibrations ; - un capteur de mesure de mouvement ; - un capteur de mesure de température ; - un capteur de mesure d'humidité ; et - un capteur de mesure de pression. Device according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that said measuring means (2) comprise at least some of the following elements: a shock measurement sensor; a vibration measurement sensor; a motion measurement sensor; a temperature measurement sensor; - a humidity measuring sensor; and - a pressure sensor. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens d'alimentation électrique (5) comprennent une pile interne (19), ainsi que des moyens (20) permettant de mettre en oeuvre une alimentation externe.Device according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that said power supply means (5) comprise an internal battery (19), as well as means (20) for implementing an external power supply. Système d'arme,
caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un dispositif (1) tel que celui spécifié sous l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11.Weapon system,
characterized in that it comprises a device (1) as specified in any one of claims 1 to 11. Système d'arme selon la revendication 12,
caractérisé en ce qu'un boîtier (13) dudit dispositif (1) est fixé à un conteneur de missile dudit système d'arme.Weapon system according to claim 12,
characterized in that a housing (13) of said device (1) is attached to a missile container of said weapon system. Système d'arme selon la revendication 13,
caractérisé en ce que la forme dudit boîtier (13) est adaptée à la forme dudit conteneur de missile, au moins au niveau de la zone de fixation.Weapon system according to claim 13,
characterized in that the shape of said housing (13) is adapted to the shape of said missile container, at least at the level of the attachment area.
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