SCATE MARK V, FEASIBILITY DEMONSTRATION.
Abstract
The report summarizes the results of a feasibility demonstration of SCATE MK V held at the Contractor's plant in Rochester, N. Y. on 11 and 12 September 1969. SCATE MK V is a new generation of computer-controlled automatic test equipment (CATE) designed for field maintenance of Army communications and electronics equipment. It significantly reduces the size, programming costs and technical training requirements of support equipment while providing more comprehensive test and diagnostic capability than other systems in use today. Stimulus, measurement computer and switching subsystems are described, including specification data for each subsystem unit. SCATE MK V can be programmed to perform performance and fault diagnosis testing down to the replaceable module or subassembly level. The SCATE English-language programming language and interpretive compiler is described and a programmer's manual is included. Test data taken during the demonstration is reproduced along with informative notes describing each test performed. The characteristics of SCATE MK V, in the areas of technical capability, size, weight, reliability, maintainability, personnel subsystems, shelter mounting, training requirements, cost and bulk of test programming are discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0709638
Entities
People
- Clifford C. Price
Organizations
- General Dynamics