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What component de-energizes the PSV torque motor to enable backup hydraulic power?
What component de-energizes the PSV torque motor to enable backup hydraulic power?
The REU and MCE de-energize the PSV torque motor.
What does the PSV do when de-energized?
What does the PSV do when de-energized?
The PSV connects the pump extend and retract control ports to the ram via the MSV and blocks hydraulic system pressure from the EHSV.
How is positional control provided in the electrical backup state?
How is positional control provided in the electrical backup state?
By comparing the commanded ram position to the actual ram position.
What component demodulates the main ram LVDT signal to determine ram position?
What component demodulates the main ram LVDT signal to determine ram position?
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What does the REU generate based on the position error?
What does the REU generate based on the position error?
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What component does the REU command based on the error signal?
What component does the REU command based on the error signal?
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What does the MCE command based on the REU input?
What does the MCE command based on the REU input?
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How does the pump motor velocity change based on the MCE command?
How does the pump motor velocity change based on the MCE command?
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What determines which cylinder ports get connected to the pump inlet/outlet?
What determines which cylinder ports get connected to the pump inlet/outlet?
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What state provides damping in case of hydraulic/electrical power loss?
What state provides damping in case of hydraulic/electrical power loss?
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