User Guide MDS wireless 1 MDS Overview 1. Head harness 4. ID number 2. Head harness soft cap 5. Laser detectors 3. Loudspeaker, LED indication and push-button for emergency beacon functionality.
1. (GPS antenna) 3. Personnel Computer Unit (PCU) incl. IR port and Battery Unit (BU) 2. Miniature Remote System Interface (MRSI) (Advanced) 2 General The MDS is used to simulate the effect of engagements during exercise. All events are stored in the Personnel computer unit for later retrieval into an after action tool. All versions can evaluate laser engagement, and generate audio cues for the simulated events. A GPS equipped MDS can store tracking data during the exercise.
Battery The body harness is powered by a rechargeable battery and the head harness uses a non rechargeable battery. If the MDS is motionless for about 30 minutes the electronics go in to a battery saving mode. The MDS will return to normal when moved again. When a body harness battery reaches low charge, an audio cue "Low Battery" is given. This cue is repeated every 5 minutes.
3. Tighten the straps. 4. Wrap the rear part of the harness around the belt. 6. Make sure no detectors or the GPS antenna are covered. 5. Tighten the strap around each arm.
Fitting of Head Harness Helmet Note! It is easier to start with the rear hooks to attach the head Harness.
Soft cap 1. Hook 2.
3. Attach the four hooks through the loops.
1b. Install the 2-cell battery in the body harness. 1a. Install the 1-cell battery in the body harness. 2. Install the battery in the head harness, if applicable.
7 Events and Audio Cues Events and audio cues are given from the built in loudspeaker and/or from an earpiece connected to the MDS. Earpiece connection.
The MDS generates the following types of audio cues/messages via the built-in speaker: near miss sounds wound status killed artillery sound with distance and compass direction minefield effect Hit evaluation: When the MDS evaluates a hit an attention noise is generated. This is followed by a message as to wound type or a killed statement. The MDS will disable the weapon SAT for about 30 seconds to simulate the shock of being hit. This prevents immediately return fire.
8 MDS Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Corrective action No indication of a hit Detectors covered or dirty Make sure that the detectors are clean and facing forward. Helmet not connected to body harness Make sure that the helmet cable is connected with the body harness. No power Push the volume control in the PID. If no sound, replace the battery. Head harness not powered up not soft cap halo.
Symptom Cause Corrective action No sound from the speakers No battery in MDS Install battery. Low volume Press the volume control button. Battery discharged in MDS Replace the battery. 9 Regulatory Statements FCC Certification The United States Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has established certain rules governing the use of electronic equipment. Part15, Class B 1. This device is FCC Certified FCC ID: R4AWLN915A 2. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.
