LGM-30G Automatic Switching Unit (ASU)

Abstract

The ASU program will replace the current Minuteman ASU, Diesel Electric Unit (DEU) and Minuteman Power Processor (MPP). The ASU is controlled by the MPP, which contains software and electronics to measure incoming and standby power characteristics. The DEU provides standby power in the event of a loss of the primary power source. Current equipment and lack of repair/reprogram capability causes inadvertent source transfers by the MPP. Technical data does not exist for repair or reprogramming of the MPP making it unsupportable. The ASU contacts have exceeded their service life, and unnecessary source transfers stress mission critical components. The increased power transfers have increased the use and accelerated the wear on the DEU.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Source ID
af98b533c14fb70702a5f1c765ae6364

Tags

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics

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