Knowledge Base - Aircraft Test

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Knowledge base articles covering topics such as integration of Marvin Test Solutions products, new functionality, and frequently asked questions. Articles cover PXI Instruments, ATEasy software, LabView integration, etc. and should be a first stop for anyone with questions.

Signal Switching Transparency in High Channel Count Test Systems

This paper will delve into the challenges associated with implementing signal transparency in complex, high channel-count switching subsystems.

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Q200349

Sep 14, 2022
White Paper

White Paper: Organizational Level Armament Test Reimagined

This paper explores the need for a universal O-Level armament test set that combines all O-Level armament tests into one, to support legacy as well as new and emerging aircraft armament. Read more...

  
Q200346

Apr 26, 2022
White Paper

White Paper: 21st Century Test Equipment for 21st Century Maintainers

This white paper illustrates how the handheld SmartCan is fully capable of replacing EVERY O-Level armament test set in use today across any Service, enabling Agile Combat Employment (ACE). Read more...

  
Q200328

Feb 11, 2020
White Paper

White Paper: Next Generation Armament Test - A Former USAF Armament Maintainer's Perspective

This white paper explores the challenges facing today's armament maintainer as new weapon systems enter service, and shows how innovative solutions are changing the armament test paradigm. Read more...

  
Q200319

Sep 25, 2018
White Paper

White Paper: Next Generation Armament Test Solutions for the Flightline

This paper provides an overview of flightline armament testers and presents key features of a next generation flightline tester that is capable of supporting multiple aircraft platforms and weapon systems as well as being upgradeable for future test needs. Read more...

  
Q200312

Jul 23, 2018

Consolidating Test Resources for Avionics Production Test

The manufacturing and test of avionics products for military and commercial aircraft presents a unique set of requirements and challenges. A common test platform and consolidation of test resources facilitates development and long-term support of complex, high-value assemblies. Read more...

  
Q200292

May 10, 2016

Solution Spotlight: Field and Flightline Testing of MIL-STD-1760 Systems

Marvin Test Solutions' SmartCan is a universal flightline armament test set capable of testing both legacy and "smart" interfaces used on military aircraft. Read more...

  
Q200268

Nov 24, 2014
White Paper

White Paper: A Portable, Engineering-Design Partnership to Replace Obsolete Test Systems

To address the need to replace obsolete support equipment for the USAF’s A-10 aircraft, the USAF's 309th Software Maintenance Group (SMXG) at Hill Air Force Base developed the PATS (Portable Automated Test Set)-70 which supports the testing of various A-10/C systems on the flightline. Read more...

  
Q200264

Jul 18, 2014
White Paper

White Paper: Flightline Testing of Laser-Guided Munitions

With the increasing sophistication of laser-guided munitions, an advanced and reliable test solution is now essential to successful operations. Offering hand-held, O-Level functionality, Marvin Test Solutions’ MT1888 laser source simulators deliver efficient functional test of munitions while loaded aboard aircraft. These state-of-the-art products feature compatibility with all NATO specification-based, laser-guided munitions in a portable, cost-effective unit. Read more...

  
Q200263

Jul 18, 2014

F-35 Armament Maintenance and Sustainment Test

Marvin Test Solutions proactively looked beyond the Systems Design and Development (SDD) phase to create a test set that provides enhanced capabilities for the warfighter. Specifically, MTS designed and deployed an innovative production and depot level test set, the MTS-235A, that is deployed and proven. Moreover, MTS designed the MTS-235A to also serve as an Intermediate level test set if any of the Services, Coalition Partners, or FMS Countries decide to implement more than two levels of maintenance for armament. Read more...

  
Q200254

Jan 2, 2014
White Paper

White Paper: The MTS-3060 SmartCan - The Next Generation in Armament Test Solutions

The MTS-3060 represents the next generation in O-level, armament test - offering better operational test capabilities, flexibility, and value. With today’s shrinking budgets, the ability to test more, troubleshoot better, and simplify the test process plays a significant role in maintaining fleet readiness within a limited budget. Offering a wide range of test capabilities, the SmartCan can provide support for both current and future generation weapons systems. Read more...

  
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