DEFSTAN 02-550/2(2003) : 2003
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GUIDE TO DESIGN OF AF250 SERIES MAIN BROADCAST SYSTEMS
02-11-2015
12-01-2013
TITLE PAGE
SCOPE
FOREWORD
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
1.1 Testing and Setting to Work
1.1.1 General
1.1.2 Production Tests
1.1.3 Preliminary Checks
1.1.4 System Switching Functions
1.1.5 Speech Paths
SECTION 2 - NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 3 - MILITARY STANDARDS/REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Equipment Description
3.1.1 Introduction
3.1.2 Equipment Facilities
3.1.2.1 Broadcast Control Unit VCS
Unit Type 409
3.1.2.2 Broadcast Control Unit VCS
Unit Type 410
3.1.2.3 Broadcast Microphone Station
VCS Unit Type 426
3.1.2.4 Broadcast Microphone Station
VCS Unit Type 432
3.1.2.5 Broadcast Microphone Station
VCS Unit Type 461
3.1.2.6 Broadcast Microphone Station
VCS Unit Type 613
3.1.2.7 Broadcast Microphone Station
VCS Unit Type 670
3.1.2.8 Broadcast Microphone Station (WT)
3.1.2.9 Broadcast Control Unit (WT)
3.1.2.10 50 W Magnetic Loop Matching Unit
3.1.2.11 Microphones
3.1.2.12 Relay Unit
3.1.2.13 Audio Power Amplifier 300 W
3.1.2.14 Single Audio Amplifier,
Bulkhead Mounting
3.1.2.15 Line Isolation Unit
3.1.2.16 Stabilized Power Supply Unit
3.1.2.17 Emergency Power Support Unit
3.1.2.18 Speech Treatment Panel
3.1.2.19 Equipment Cubicles
3.1.2.20 Quartermaster's Desk
SECTION 4 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS/GUIDANCE
4.1 Responsibilities
4.1.1 Shipbuilder
4.2 System Requirements
4.2.1 General
4.2.2 System Power Supplies
4.2.3 Alarm Broadcasts
4.2.4 Broadcast Priorities
4.2.5 Standard Microphone Positions
4.2.6 Muting
4.3 System Design and Selection
4.3.1 Future Policy
4.3.2 Types of System
4.3.3 Centralized System-Type 22 Frigate
4.3.4 Decentralized System-Type 23 Frigate
4.3.5 System Design Factors
4.3.6 Speech Path Nominal Line Levels
4.3.7 Circuit Identification
4.3.8 Central Control Unit-Frigates and below
4.3.8.1 Selection from a General
Section Outstation
4.3.8.2 Selection from Upper Deck or
Machinery Sections
4.3.8.3 Lockout
4.3.8.4 Alarms
4.3.9 Short Circuit Sensors
4.3.9.1 Test Selection
4.3.9.2 Power Supplies
4.3.9.3 Outstation Requirements
4.3.9.4 Switching (Broadcast Selection)
4.3.9.5 Indication
4.3.9.6 Local Loudspeaker Muting
4.3.10 Linking
4.3.11 Outstation Unit Design Factors
4.3.12 Audio Power Amplifiers-System Considerations
4.3.13 Amplifier Design Factors
4.3.14 Loudspeaker Selection and Siting
4.3.15 System Power Supplies
4.4 System Installation
4.4.1 General
4.4.2 Equipment Cubicles
4.4.3 Cable Selection
4.4.4 Earth Bonding
4.4.5 Cable Screening
4.4.6 Nuclear Hardening
4.4.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility
4.4.8 Mounting
4.4.9 Equipment Siting
SECTION 5 - CORPORATE EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
5.1 Responsibilities
5.1.1 Fleet Wide Systems
5.2 System Requirements
5.2.1 Section Arrangement
ANNEX A - RELATED DOCUMENTS
ANNEX B - ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Gives guide to the design of AF 250 Series Main Broadcast Systems for new construction HM Surface Ships and Submarines or HM Surface Ships and Submarines undergoing major refit.
| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes DEFSTAN 02-550/1(2000) & DEFSTAN 07-235/1(2000) (07/2003) This standard is obsolescent because it is no longer required for the procurement of new equipment but is retained for maintenance purposes in support of existing in-service equipment. (01/2010)
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UK Ministry of Defence Standards
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Withdrawn
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| Supersedes |
| DEFSTAN 02-105(PT1)/3(2010) : 2010 | REQUIREMENTS FOR FITTING OUT OF OFFICES (EXCLUDING OPERATIONAL/COMMUNICATION OFFICES) IN HM SURFACE SHIPS AND SUBMARINES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
| DEFSTAN 02-105(PT1)/2(2004) : 2004 | REQUIREMENTS FOR FITTING OUT OF OFFICES (EXCLUDING OPERATIONAL/COMMUNICATION OFFICES) IN HM SURFACE SHIPS AND SUBMARINES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
| DEFSTAN 02-557(PT2)/1(2000) : 2000 | GUIDE TO INTERNAL COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT - LOUDSPEAKER AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS - PART 2: RANGE OF LOUDSPEAKERS AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS CATEGORY 2 |
| DEFSTAN 02-522/1(2000) : 2000 | VCS ENGINEERING MANUAL CATEGORY 2 |
| DEFSTAN 02-559/1(2000) : 2000 | GUIDE TO INTERNAL COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT - MICROPHONES AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS CATEGORY 2 |
| DEFSTAN 02-529(PT2)/1(2000) : 2000 | NUCLEAR HARDENING GUIDE - PART 2: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IN SURFACE SHIPS |
| DEFSTAN 08-108(PT1)/1(2000) : 2000 | NUCLEAR HARDENING GUIDE - CATEGORY 1 - PART 1: HARDENING AGAINST NUCLEAR EMP AND INR |
| DEFSTAN 02-542(PT1)/1(2000) : 2000 | GUIDE TO DESIGN AND USER REQUIREMENTS OF INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS - PART 1: HM SURFACE SHIPS CATEGORY 2 |
| DEFSTAN 02-551/2(2002) : 2002 | GUIDE TO INTERNAL COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT MAIN BROADCAST AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS |
| DEFSTAN 08-156/1(2001) : 2001 | GUIDE TO THE DESIGN OF AF MAGNETIC LOOP SYSTEMS |
| DEFSTAN 07-232(PT2)/1(2000) : 2000 | GUIDE TO DESIGN USE REQUIREMENTS OF INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS - CATEGORY 2 - PART 2: SUBMARINES |
| DEFSTAN 59-41(PT7)/1(1995) : 1995 | ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY - PART 7: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR HM SHIPS INSTALLATION GUIDELINES |
| DEFSTAN 08-158/1(2001) : 2001 | GUIDE TO INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - FLIGHT DECK COMMUNICATION - CATEGORY 2 |
| DEFSTAN 02-521/1(2000) : 2000 | GUIDE TO VERSATILE CONSOLE SYSTEM UNITS CATEGORY 3 |
| DEFSTAN 02-502/1(2000) : 2000 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS CATEGORY 2 |
| DEFSTAN 02-557(PT1)/1(2000) : 2000 | GUIDE TO INTERNAL COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT - LOUDSPEAKER AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS - PART 1: SELECTION AND SITING OF LOUDSPEAKERS CATEGORY 2 |
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