ACCEPTANCE TEST PROCEDURE

Table of Tests


List all tests to be performed with this procedure, the corresponding paragraph number of the procedure, and the corresponding paragraph number of the system/subsystem specification (PIDS/CIDS) requirements and shall include those tests conducted on each equipment submitted for acceptance. A statement shall be included to indicate the applicable equipment specification.

e.g.,

TABLE OF TESTS

FOR

ACCEPTANCE TEST OF INDIVIDUAL TEST

System Test for Radar Set ????

Test

Name

Specification Requirement MIL-N-0000

2.1 Transmitter Power Para. 3.3.2.1.2

2.2 Sector Sweep Par. 3.3.7

2.3 Manual Time Par. 3.7.3.6.2 and 3.7.4

Unit Test for Receiver-Transmitter RT-00/APS-00

Test

Name

Specification Requirement MIL-N-0000

3.1 IF Amplifier Sensitivity Para. 3.4.7.1

3.2



List of Test Equipment

This list shall include all the test equipment required to conduct the tests of this section. It shall list the name, type number, range or spectrum required to conduct the test, accuracy required for the test, and alternate equipment that may be used. Schematics and block diagrams of any special test instrumentation shall be included at the end of the procedure, between the procedure and the data sheets.

E.g.,

LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT

TEST EQUIPMENT

CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED

1. Signal Generator Hewlett Packard 608F

Range 140 to 180 MHZ +/- 0.1 Dial Accuracy Output Voltage 15 MV minimum Output Impedance 50 OHMS nominal

2. Oscilloscope

Tektronics 545 or 547

5 inch screen; dual trace; sweep speed: 0.02 USECS/CM to 12.5 SEC/CM; trigger amplitude: 0.5 to 60 V PP; vertical sensitivity: 0.02 V PP/CM; horizontal sensitivity: 0.1 to 12.5 V PP/CM





List of Abbreviations


This list shall include all abbreviations used in this test procedure and their meanings. Common abbreviations need not be listed.


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Identification.

Note: General requirements shall be to MIL-T-18303B, and MIL-STD-483A.

This Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) describes the procedures for formal testing of the Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) insert Item Name, if applicable insert abbreviation, insert Item (LRU, etc) code used on the ???? system.

Purpose.

State the purpose of the system, and identify the major functions the LRU, subsystem, etc., item performs and describe the role of the item within the system or segment of which it is part.

The general format of this model text will be used to establish the format for the preparation of Design Approval, Preproduction, Acceptance, and Life Test Procedures required for the testing of Avionic Equipment. See MIL-T-18303B for further information.

Introduction.

This Acceptance Test Specification has been produced during the HWCI Testing Phase, for compliance with the System Test Plan.

This document has been compiled in the following order.

Section 1 - identifies, states the purpose and introduces the document

Section 2 - lists the applicable documents

Section 3 - defines the procedures for the identified item to be manufactured.

Insert here any other information to summarise any other items regarding the purpose and contents of the document.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Project Documents.

System Test Plan
Systems Engineering Management Plan

Identify here by title and identifier any other project specific documents referenced by this document (i.e., system/Segment Specification, Product specification(s), etc.,) and not identified in any higher level documents.

Other documents.

List by title and Identifier, any other documents referenced by this document and not identified in any higher level documents.

e.g., STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS and OTHER PUBLICATIONS.


3. ACCEPTANCE TEST SCHEDULE AND PROCEDURES

This section shall provide the schedule and procedures for performing each formal test identified in the System Test Plan and applicable Product Specification.

3.1 Schedule.

Provide the location and schedule for the following activities.

3.1.1 Pre-test preparation.

All characteristics in Section 3 of the specification shall be capable of being measured and such measurement will be the basis for the inspections of Section 4 of the specification.

3.1.2 Equipment preparation.

Describe the procedures necessary to prepare the equipment for formal testing. When applicable, the following information shall be provided for each procedure.

a. When the procedure is to be followed (e.g., prior to all acceptance testing, prior to Acceptance Tests X and Y, etc.)

b. The specific test equipment to be used. The equipment shall be identified by name and if applicable, number.

c. Any switch settings and cabling necessary to connect the equipment.

d. Software Preparation.

Provide details if applicable of any software to be loaded into the LRU or if any support/test software is required for formal testing.

a. The storage medium of the CSCI or Support Software (e.g., magnetic disk/tape, etc.,) and precise step-by-step instructions for loading the CSCI into the computer.

b. The instructions for program initialisation and setting of control parameters and initial data which are not unique to a particular acceptance test (for the CSCI or support/test software).

Test procedures.

The tests of this section are intended to provide sufficient data to assure that each equipment will operate satisfactory prior to acceptance. Each test should describe:

(1) Requirement - The requirement of the specification for the test to be performed shall be delineated. The applicable tolerances shall be included.

(2) Conditions - The conditions shall include pictorial diagrams of the equipment set up, and adjustment or alignment of the test equipment and the equipment under test to make the measurement. The pictorial diagrams shall clearly identify each equipment to be utilised and the reference designation of connectors and interconnecting cabling. If the diagrams are small, they may be inserted under the description of the conditions. If they are large, they shall be inserted at the back of the procedure prior to the data sheets and shall be referenced in the description of the conditions.

(3) Measurements - A step-by-step procedure to obtain the data to determine conformance with the specification requirement.

The following provides an example of a typical test procedure layout:-

General.

Unless specified otherwise all tests shall be performed under the following conditions:

(a) Atmospheric Conditions - The tests shall be performed at prevailing factory or laboratory atmospheric conditions.

(b) Input Power - The input power shall be 26.5 +/- 0.5 V DC and 115 +/- 1 V AC, 400 +/- 20 HZ.

System test.

Transmitter power.

(a) Requirement - (3.3.2.1.2) The output power shall be at least 300 Watts.

(b) Conditions




Figure 1

(1) Set up equipment as shown in Figure 1.

(2) The function switch of the C-00/APS shall be turned to standby and the equipment permitted to warm-up 5 minutes.

(3) Turn function switch of the C-OO/APS to transmit.

(c) Measurement - The Test Bench Harness, AN/UPM-OO, Meter select switch shall be adjusted to the "POWER" position. Read output power on M1 of the Power Meter. Record reading.

Sector sweep test.

List requirement, conditions, and measurements for each of the tests listed under system tests and units test similar to the arrangement shown in 3.3.2.1.

Diagrams.

Diagrams associated with the special test equipment or with the conditions of testing shall be contained in this section.

Data sheets.

Data sheets shall be included for recording data of each test. The data sheet shall also include specification requirement values with tolerances wherever applicable. The paragraphing of the data sheets should correspond to the paragraphing of the test procedures. The use of check marks and "yes-no" answers for data sheets should be avoided. Provisions for recording the date the test was performed, signature of tester, signature of inspector, and serial number of the equipment should be included.


ACCEPTANCE TEST PROCEDURE PART I

DATA SHEET

Unit:________

Serial No:________

Date:________

Test Personnel:________


SYSTEM TEST

Procedure 2.1 Transmitter Power


Measurement

Limit






Not Less Than 300W


Procedure 2.2 Sector Sweep Test


Measurement

Sector 1

0 - 90o

Sector 2

90-180o

Sector 3

180-270o

Sector 4

270-360o

Print




Sweep Length

Sweep Speed

Sweep Lag




3 +/- 1 CM

NLT 10 DEG/SEC

NLT 1 DEG


Remarks.

Information on calibration of test equipment, as well as any general information deemed necessary for clarification of test conditions and procedures, should be included.




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