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What does NBIT stand for in the context of the system described?
What does NBIT stand for in the context of the system described?
The Self-Test must be completed before normal login and setup procedures can begin.
The Self-Test must be completed before normal login and setup procedures can begin.
False (B)
What is the maximum time allowed for NBIT to complete and report results?
What is the maximum time allowed for NBIT to complete and report results?
120 seconds
If NBIT is aborted, the operator's first indication is the illumination of the ______ sear indicator.
If NBIT is aborted, the operator's first indication is the illumination of the ______ sear indicator.
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Match the following test types with their description or associated actions:
Match the following test types with their description or associated actions:
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What does the Self-Test status display until complete?
What does the Self-Test status display until complete?
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NBIT requires external test equipment for completion.
NBIT requires external test equipment for completion.
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What is the screen displayed after NBIT is complete?
What is the screen displayed after NBIT is complete?
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What message is displayed on the Power Management Status screen if one or more circuit breakers have failed?
What message is displayed on the Power Management Status screen if one or more circuit breakers have failed?
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The operator can reset individual failed circuit breakers in the Power Management Status screen.
The operator can reset individual failed circuit breakers in the Power Management Status screen.
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What is the name of the software program that resides in the TPU and manages vehicle diagnostics?
What is the name of the software program that resides in the TPU and manages vehicle diagnostics?
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The VDMS uses built-in test (BIT) residing in various ______ to diagnose vehicle issues.
The VDMS uses built-in test (BIT) residing in various ______ to diagnose vehicle issues.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What is the purpose of the Power Management Status screen?
What is the purpose of the Power Management Status screen?
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The VDMS is only available on the M2A3 BFV.
The VDMS is only available on the M2A3 BFV.
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Describe one standard that must be met during the 'Explain the Vehicle Diagnostic Management System Architecture' learning step.
Describe one standard that must be met during the 'Explain the Vehicle Diagnostic Management System Architecture' learning step.
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What action must a maintainer take if a fault has not been previously recorded or detected during the current power cycle?
What action must a maintainer take if a fault has not been previously recorded or detected during the current power cycle?
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The maintainer can abort a VDMS test without any confirmation.
The maintainer can abort a VDMS test without any confirmation.
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What does VDMS stand for?
What does VDMS stand for?
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The simplest form of query message requires the maintainer to answer ______ or NO.
The simplest form of query message requires the maintainer to answer ______ or NO.
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Match the following actions with their definitions:
Match the following actions with their definitions:
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Which key must a maintainer press to abort a test?
Which key must a maintainer press to abort a test?
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Query messages can have multiple possible responses.
Query messages can have multiple possible responses.
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What should a maintainer do if the Driver's Instrument Panel Battery Voltage is not in the green zone during a query?
What should a maintainer do if the Driver's Instrument Panel Battery Voltage is not in the green zone during a query?
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Which path should the maintainer follow to review the Malfunction Advisory List?
Which path should the maintainer follow to review the Malfunction Advisory List?
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The Vehicle Fault Summary can only be accessed if there are active faults present.
The Vehicle Fault Summary can only be accessed if there are active faults present.
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What information does the Vehicle Fault Summary provide to the maintainer?
What information does the Vehicle Fault Summary provide to the maintainer?
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The Malfunction Advisory List is vital for __________ purposes.
The Malfunction Advisory List is vital for __________ purposes.
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If no faults are active during the current power cycle, which path should the maintainer select?
If no faults are active during the current power cycle, which path should the maintainer select?
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To access the Vehicle Tests Menu, the maintainer must first select the path __________.
To access the Vehicle Tests Menu, the maintainer must first select the path __________.
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Match the following procedures with their corresponding outcomes:
Match the following procedures with their corresponding outcomes:
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What happens if faults exist when attempting to access the Vehicle Tests Menu?
What happens if faults exist when attempting to access the Vehicle Tests Menu?
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Which of the following tests is included in the Controls & Displays Complete Test?
Which of the following tests is included in the Controls & Displays Complete Test?
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The Communication Complete Test includes the FBCB2 Test.
The Communication Complete Test includes the FBCB2 Test.
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What is tested in the Power Data Bus Management Complete Test?
What is tested in the Power Data Bus Management Complete Test?
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The __________ Elevation Test is part of the Turret/Weapon Drive Complete Test.
The __________ Elevation Test is part of the Turret/Weapon Drive Complete Test.
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Match the following types of tests with their categories:
Match the following types of tests with their categories:
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Which of these is NOT part of the Maintenance Tasks?
Which of these is NOT part of the Maintenance Tasks?
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All tests require maintainer input.
All tests require maintainer input.
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Identify one test procedure that must be followed according to the M2A3 VDMS architecture.
Identify one test procedure that must be followed according to the M2A3 VDMS architecture.
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What should the maintainer do after detecting a fault while running the test?
What should the maintainer do after detecting a fault while running the test?
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Selecting the ISOLATE Soft key determines the best fault isolation method.
Selecting the ISOLATE Soft key determines the best fault isolation method.
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What does the Unambiguous Fault Isolation Screen indicate when no further testing is available?
What does the Unambiguous Fault Isolation Screen indicate when no further testing is available?
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The maintainer should return to the VEHICLE ______ SUMMARY screen after pinpointing a fault.
The maintainer should return to the VEHICLE ______ SUMMARY screen after pinpointing a fault.
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Match the following terms with their corresponding actions:
Match the following terms with their corresponding actions:
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What is the maintainer required to do to verify a fault's existence?
What is the maintainer required to do to verify a fault's existence?
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The maintainer needs to Sectionalize, Localize, and Isolate to resolve every fault.
The maintainer needs to Sectionalize, Localize, and Isolate to resolve every fault.
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What action does selecting the ISOLATE Soft key invoke?
What action does selecting the ISOLATE Soft key invoke?
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Study Notes
M2A3 BFV Master Gunner's Course - Sustainment and Diagnostics
- This course covers sustainment and diagnostics for the M2A3/M3A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV).
Sustainment and Diagnostics (S&D)
- NBIT (Non-Interactive Built-In Test) is abortable.
Terminal Learning Objective
- Action: Maintain a M2A3/M3A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV).
- Conditions: Given classroom instruction, a student guide, TM 9-2350-438-10, a fully operational M2A3 BFV, and a M2A3 desktop trainer.
- Standards: Maintain a M2A3/M3A3 BFV through sustainment and diagnostics on a BFV IAW student guide, TM 9-2350-438-10.
Learning Step Activity 1
- Action: Describe the component functions of the Power Management/Distribution Subsystem (PMDS).
- Conditions: Given classroom instruction, student guide, TM 9-2350-438-10 (31 MAY 2018), a fully operational M2A3 BFV, and a M2A3 desktop trainer.
- Standards: Student will describe the component functions of the PMDS IAW the student guide, TM 9-2350-438-10 (31 MAY 2018).
Engine Compartment Components
- Reduced White Smoke Engine (600-HP)
- 400 Ampere Generator
- Transmission
- Electronic Controlled Braking (TEC-ECB)
- Interface Assembly
Learning Step/Activity 1: Describing the PMDS
- Reduced White-Smoke Engine: Equipped with a reduced white-smoke engine. Step Timing Control (STC) cuts in within 25 seconds after engine start, reducing white smoke.
- 400 Ampere Generator: Provides regulated +28 VDC power to charge the turret reserve, turret electronics, and hull batteries.
- TEC Transmission - Electronic Controlled Braking: Consisted of Transmission, Interface Assembly (IA), Interface Cable, Electronics Assembly (EA), and the Bradley Shift Tower (BST). The EA controls the transmission via the gear selector signals.
Learning Step/Activity 1: Bradley Shift Tower
- The BST is located on the driver's right side.
- The EA is attached under the BST monitoring lever position using an interface cable (IC) to the interface assembly (IA) on the transmission.
Learning Step/Activity 1: Engine Start
- 1. Master Power to ON.
- 2. Check the light on the BST(Bradley Shift Tower) and ensure flashing. Contact maintenance if not flashing.
- 3. Move the Engine Accessory to ON. Engine and Transmission low oil light will flash until engine starts.
- 4. Push the fuel cut-off handle in.
- 5. Push the handle on the BST to the right to start the engine.
- 6. After engine start, check the engine and transmission gauge on the DTD (Driver Tactical Display).
- 7. Check the light on the top of the BST to ensure the light turns off within 22 seconds. Contact maintenance if still on.
Learning Step/Activity 1: Vehicle and Turret Batteries Viewgraph
- 24-VDC Turret Reserve Battery
- Hull Batteries (4)
- Turret Electronics Batteries (2)
Learning Step/Activity 1: Digital Vehicle Distribution Box (DVDB)
- Degraded Drivers Switch
- Emergency Turret Shutdown Switch
- DVDB distributes power to the following LRUs and electrical systems:
- Cold Start Distribution Box
- Smoke Generator Solenoid
- Ramp Pump Motor and Door Switch
- Hull Ventilation Fans
- Bilge Pumps (4)
- Fire Suppression System
- Winterization Kit (when installed)
- Emergency Shutdown Switch
- Fuel Pumps (4)
- Engine Sensors
- Driver's Instrument Panel Gages
- Hull Dome Lights and Exterior Lights
- Gas Particulate Filter Unit Pre-cleaner and Hull System
- Personnel Heater
- Hydraulic Engine Access Door
- Slave Start System
Learning Step/Activity 1: Hull and Turret Power Boxes
- Hull Power Box (HPB): Controls, distributes, protects, and isolates the power to all PCMs by an isolation circuit, has a Normal/Override switch. Disables Emergency Shut Down switches when in Override.
- Turret Power Box (TPB): Protects and distributes high-current turret loads that aren't controlled by PCM#1 and PCM#2. Receives power from hull, generator, and turret battery, and distributes that power.
Learning Step/Activity 1: Power Control Modules (PCMs)
- The PCMs distribute power to electronic components in the vehicle.
- There are two PCMs in the turret and one in the hull.
- The PCMs provide functionalities, including Load Switching, No Load Status, On/Off Status, Overload Protection, Short Circuit Protection, Grnd/Open outputs, 28-Volt/Open inputs, Built-in Test, Mil-Std 1553 Data Bus Interface, and On Board Reprogramming.
Learning Step/Activity 1: Turret Processor Unit (TPU)
- TPU is the primary mission computer.
- It takes over as the Bus Controller after power-up.
- The TPU houses the Fire Control Processor card, which controls super elevation and kinematic lead.
- The TPU stores information in its volatile and non-volatile memory, including Fire Control, Navigation, and all built-in tests (BIT) data from Test Management Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE).
Learning Step/Activity 1: Slip Ring (SLR)
- Provides interconnection for power, signal, video signals, and CBRN air connection between hull and turret.
Learning Step Activity 2
- Action: Describe the PMDS mode of operation and types of built-in tests (BITs).
- Conditions: Given classroom instruction, student guide, TM 9-2350-438-10 (31 MAY 2018), a fully operational M2A3 BFV, and a M2A3 desktop trainer.
- Standards: Description will include identification of the operating modes of operation and a description of the built-in test for the embedded diagnostic system.
- Power Up Sequence
- Power Down Sequence
- Controlled Power Down
- Uncontrolled Power Down
- Silent Watch State
Learning Step/Activity 2: Modes of Operation and Types of BITs
- Power Up Sequence: Turning on the TURRET POWER switch enables power through the HPB to the PCMs and TPB, Power to TPU, GCU, SINCGARS, EPLRS, VIS, PNS, BCIS, SCB, and then SBIT.
- Controlled Power Down: Moving the TURRET POWER switch to OFF initiates the power down.
- Uncontrolled Power Down: Uncontrolled power down is caused by an unknown failure of the turret or vehicle power.
- Silent Watch State: A low-power/low signature state that minimizes emissions. The system shuts down power to certain LRUs.
- Emergency Turret Shutdown Switch: Enables the GNR or BC to shut down turret power in case of emergencies.
Learning Step/Activity 2: Data Deletion Switch
- Permanently erases data stored in the TPU, INU, BIT, boresight, and alignment constants, and DAGR encryption keys and coordinates.
Learning Step/Activity 2: Silent Watch State
- A low-power, low-signature system state, minimizing acoustic, thermal, and electromagnetic emissions.
- The system saves data and then cuts power to LRUs including the Position Interface Box (PIB), Eye Safe Laser Rangefinder (ELRF), Gun Control Unit (GCU), Global Positioning System (GPS), Inertial Navigation Unit (INU), Gas Particulate Filter Unit (GPFU) and Heaters, Turret Drive Control Unit (TDCU), IBAS Defogger, TDS Drive power, MRE Heater, Squad Leader's Display (SLD), Driver's Displays and, Drivers Viewer Enhancer (DVE) if used.
Learning Step/Activity 3
- Action: Describe the Failure Handling Process.
- Conditions: Given classroom instruction, student guide, TM 9-2350-438-10 (31 MAY 2018), a fully operational M2A3 BFV, and a M2A3 desktop trainer.
- Standards: Student will describe the Failure Handling Process IAW the student guide.
Learning Step/Activity 3: Failure Handling Process
- Critical Failures: Limit failures to only those that compromise system safety (e.g. weapon firing, turret motion).
- Safe Mode: Transitions the fire control system to a Safe Mode when critical failures occur. Inhibits the Turret Drive System and overrides the safe to fire condition.
- Fault Handling Messages: Some LOSS messages do not automatically put the system into Safe Mode. Some advisory messages will not put the system into Safe Mode.
Learning Step/Activity 3: Accessing Malfunction Advisory
- The Commander can access this screen via the status bar MAL indicator or the SETUP/ADVSY soft-keys.
- Identifies losses of mission capability (LOSSes) and separates each loss with a semi-colon (;).
- Includes advisory messages (ADVSYs).
- Displays an advisory screen without a corresponding LOSS message.
- Identifies malfunctions (MALF faults).
- Provides a scroll bar for navigating through the MAL.
Learning Step/Activity 3: Status Terms Definitions
- GO: Fully functional and ready for use
- DEGRADED: Some functions unavailable.
- IN PROGRESS: Mission capability is undergoing BIT.
- ABORT NBIT: Uncertain whether the system is functioning fully or if there are any degrading issues.
- VERIFY: Fault not corrected in the previous power cycle; details are stored.
- NO GO/UNAVAILABLE: Fully degraded; only in degraded mode.
Learning Step/Activity 4
- Action: Identify the embedded Mission Checklists and Readiness Tests.
- Conditions: Given classroom instruction, student guide, and a M2A3 desktop trainer.
- Standards: Answer all questions correctly when questioned by the instructor.
Learning Step/Activity 4: Accessing Mission Checklists
- Pre-Mission Checklist: Verifies vehicle configurations prior to mission start
- During Mission Checklist: This can be used during the mission to check different capabilities.
- Post-mission checklist: Checks vehicle configurations at the conclusion of a mission.
- Clear Mission Checklist Memory: Used after the checklist is complete.
Learning Step/Activity 4: Readiness Test
- The Readiness Test is an automated sequence that checks the integrity of selected vehicle functions.
- The test may continue even if faults are detected.
- Initial conditions need to be correctly established.
Learning Step/Activity 4: Power Management
- Allows the crew to reset circuit breakers using the CTD.
- Identifies "tripped" states in the PCMs or TPB circuit breakers.
- Enables the operator to follow a path to reset circuit breakers: SETUP > POWER MGMT.
Learning Step/Activity 5: VDMS Architecture
- Function of the VDMS: The VDMS software resides in the TPU and comprises five types of BITs (Startup BIT (SBIT), Non-interactive BIT (NBIT), Background BIT (BBIT), Interactive BIT (IBIT), and Fault Isolation Test (FIT)).
- VDMS Use: Used for troubleshooting the system/subsystems during maintenance/repair
- This covers the procedures for initializing the vehicle diagnostics management system (VDMS), various forms of interactive components involved, and how to interpret the information displayed.
Learning Step/Activity 5: Fault Isolation Test (FIT)
- Used only by trained maintainers.
- Isolates failed mission critical components.
- Isolates failed non-mission-critical components.
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