Automatic special detection equipment and method for radar transmitter

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of radar transmission, in particular to a special automatic detection device for a radar transmitter, and the device comprises an LAN communication module which is used for the control and data interaction between a PXI bus zero slot controller and an external auxiliary test instrument; a PXI bus bottom plate, the PXI bus zero slot controller, the multifunctional data acquisition module, the digital I / O module and the transmitter data processing board are used for the automatic special detection equipment of the radar transmitter; the PXI bus zero slot controller is connected with the automatic special detection equipment of the radar transmitter; the digital I / O module is used for the automatic special detection equipment of the radar transmitter; transmission and interaction of control and configuration data between LAN communication modules of the automatic special detection equipment for the radar transmitter; the PXI bus zero slot controller is used for processing detection data of the detection equipment and controlling and communicating the multifunctional data acquisition module, the digital I / O module, the transmitter data processing board and an external auxiliary test instrument of the radar transmitter automation special detection equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of radar transmission, and particularly to a special automatic detection device for radar transmitters. Background Art

[0002] In modern warfare, the detection and early warning, guidance functions of radar can often determine the trend of the battlefield situation. As a key component of the radar system, the radar transmitter has a complex structure, difficult to maintain, and once a failure or malfunction occurs, very serious accidents will happen. Traditional test equipment has the characteristics of poor specificity and low test efficiency.

[0003] Currently, the detection and repair of radar transmitters still basically rely entirely on manual work, with poor timeliness, seriously affecting the normal use of radar; and usually the radar is erected at a high position, and the radar transmitter is often not convenient for technicians to repair and operate. When manually troubleshooting, in addition to carrying a variety of test instruments and tools, it is also necessary to disassemble the connection cables and multiple modules of the radar transmitter in a compact space, and improper operation is very likely to cause secondary damage to the radar.

[0004] In view of this, how to provide a special automatic detection device for radar transmitters to achieve rapid detection and repair of radar transmitters, and provide strong guarantee for the maintenance and rapid detection of radar transmitters has become a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The embodiments of this application provide a special automatic detection device for radar transmitters, which is used to solve the problems of poor timeliness of current radar transmitter detection and repair, difficult manual operation, and possible secondary damage caused by disassembly.

[0006] In the first aspect of the embodiments of this application, a special automatic detection device for radar transmitters is provided, including:

[0007] A LAN communication module, used for the interaction of control and test data between the PXI bus zero-slot controller and an external auxiliary test instrument;

[0008] A PXI bus backplane, used for the transmission and interaction of control and configuration data between the PXI bus zero-slot controller, the multi-functional data acquisition module, the digital I / O module, the transmitter data processing board, and the LAN communication module;

[0009] The PXI bus zero-slot controller is used for processing, displaying, and transmitting the detection data of the detection device, as well as resource configuration, control, and communication with the multi-functional data acquisition module, digital I / O module, transmitter data processing board, and the external auxiliary test instrument.

[0010] Optionally, the multifunctional data acquisition module is used to control, generate, or detect TTL electrical frequencies, measure the power supply voltage, and the transmitter analog voltage.

[0011] Optionally, the digital I / O module is used to simulate the data interaction between the radar central unit and the transmitter under test. When a timing excitation signal is detected, the timing excitation signal is applied to the transmitter under test.

[0012] Optionally, the transmitter data processing board is used to complete the interactive communication with the transmitter data status, divide and condition the power supply voltage, and determine that the power supply meets the input requirements of the multifunctional data acquisition module. The interactive communication includes a fault coding signal, a status indication signal, and a switch control command signal.

[0013] Optionally, the dedicated automatic testing equipment for radar transmitters further includes: a liquid crystal display screen and a keyboard and mouse, which are respectively connected to the PXI bus zero-slot controller and are used to display human-machine interaction and fault information during fault detection.

[0014] Optionally, the dedicated automatic testing equipment for radar transmitters further includes: a system power supply, which is used to provide a working power supply for the testing equipment itself.

[0015] Optionally, the dedicated automatic testing equipment for radar transmitters further includes: test instruments, which are external auxiliary test instruments, including a spectrum analyzer, a power meter, and a peak power meter, and are used to test and analyze the high-frequency signal frequency and power generated by the radar transmitter.

[0016] Optionally, the dedicated automatic testing equipment for radar transmitters further includes: a test cable, which is used to connect and adapt the testing equipment and the radar transmitter, and starts testing when the connection is confirmed to be correct.

[0017] In the second aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a dedicated automatic testing method for radar transmitters is provided, including:

[0018] In response to the transmitter being in a working state, detect that the test system software is running on the zero-slot controller, and receive the operation instructions issued by the user on the human-machine interface, and execute corresponding operations based on the operation instructions. The operation instructions include index testing, fault diagnosis, self-check of the testing equipment, calibration of the testing equipment, and operation assistance;

[0019] Start the test module in the testing equipment and generate a test result.

[0020] The present application provides a dedicated automatic detection device for a radar transmitter, including: a LAN communication module for the interaction of control and test data between a PXI bus zero-slot controller and an external auxiliary test instrument; a PXI bus backplane for the transmission and interaction of control and configuration data between the PXI bus zero-slot controller, the multi-functional data acquisition module, the digital I / O module, the transmitter data processing board, and the LAN communication module; the PXI bus zero-slot controller for processing, displaying, and transmitting the detection data of the detection device, as well as resource configuration, control, and communication for the multi-functional data acquisition module, the digital I / O module, the transmitter data processing board, and the external auxiliary test instrument.

[0021] Applying the dedicated automatic detection device for a radar transmitter provided by the embodiments of the present application, through the dedicated automatic detection device for a radar transmitter, the problems of poor timeliness of radar transmitter detection and repair, inconvenience for manual operation, and possible secondary damage caused by manual intervention are solved, which has an obvious improvement effect on building and enhancing the radar support ability. In addition, compared with the traditional detection and repair that requires technicians to carry a variety of test instruments, the dedicated automatic detection device for a radar transmitter integrates multiple detection functions. When working in a narrow or high-altitude environment, its portable feature can greatly reduce the burden on technicians and facilitate quick troubleshooting.

[0022] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to be able to understand the technical means of the present application more clearly, it can be implemented according to the content of the specification. And in order to make the above and other purposes, features, and advantages of the present application more obvious and understandable, the following specific embodiments of the present application are specifically given. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] By reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, various other advantages and benefits will become clear to those of ordinary skill in the art. The drawings are only for the purpose of showing the preferred embodiments and are not considered to be a limitation of the present application. Moreover, throughout the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to represent the same components. In the drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic framework diagram of a dedicated automatic detection device for a radar transmitter provided by the embodiments of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0025] The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings. Although the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure can be more thoroughly understood and the scope of the present disclosure can be fully conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0026] See Figure 1 , Figure 1 , which is a schematic diagram of the framework of a special automatic detection device for a radar transmitter provided by an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 1 shown, the special automatic detection device for a radar transmitter includes:

[0027] A LAN communication module, which is used for the interaction of control and test data between the PXI bus zero-slot controller and an external auxiliary test instrument;

[0028] A PXI bus backplane, which is used for the transmission and interaction of control and configuration data between the PXI bus zero-slot controller, the multifunctional data acquisition module, the digital I / O module, the transmitter data processing board, and the LAN communication module;

[0029] The PXI bus zero-slot controller is used for the processing, display, and transmission of the detection data of the detection device, as well as the resource configuration, control, and communication of the multifunctional data acquisition module, the digital I / O module, the transmitter data processing board, and the external auxiliary test instrument.

[0030] In an embodiment of the present application, the multifunctional data acquisition module is used to control, generate, or detect TTL electrical frequencies; the data acquisition can measure the power supply voltage and other analog voltages of the transmitter.

[0031] In an embodiment of the present application, the digital I / O module is used to simulate the data interaction between the radar central unit and the transmitter under test, and when a timing excitation signal is detected, the timing excitation signal is applied to the transmitter under test.

[0032] In an embodiment of the present application, the transmitter data processing board is used to complete the interactive communication with the data status of the transmitter, and to divide and condition the power supply voltage to determine that the power supply meets the acquisition input requirements of the multifunctional data acquisition module, where the interactive communication includes a fault coding signal, a status indication signal, and a switch control command signal.

[0033] In an embodiment of the present application, the special automatic detection device for a radar transmitter further includes: a liquid crystal display screen and a keyboard and mouse, which are respectively connected to the PXI bus zero-slot controller and are used to display human-computer interaction and fault information during fault detection.

[0034] In an embodiment of the present application, the special automatic detection device for a radar transmitter further includes: a system power supply, which is used to provide a working power supply for the detection device itself.

[0035] In the embodiment of the present application, the dedicated automatic detection device for the radar transmitter further includes: a test instrument, which is an externally connected auxiliary test instrument, including a spectrum analyzer, a power meter, and a peak power meter, and is used to test and analyze the frequency and power of the high-frequency signal generated by the radar transmitter.

[0036] In the embodiment of the present application, the dedicated automatic detection device for the radar transmitter further includes: a test cable, which is used to connect and adapt the detection device and the radar transmitter, and starts the test when the connection is confirmed to be correct.

[0037] According to the test function requirements, power is supplied to the unit under test, and the excitation signal generation module in the detection device, such as a digital I / O module, etc., is controlled to generate various analog signals and digital signals required for the test and apply them to the unit under test.

[0038] Start the test module in the detection device, such as a multi-functional data acquisition module, to measure the output signal of the unit under test.

[0039] If the test resources in the device under test do not meet the requirements, it is prompted to use the corresponding test instrument for testing. Finally, the test results are analyzed and judged, and the test results are displayed.

[0040] The embodiment of the present application also provides a dedicated automatic detection method for a radar transmitter, including: in response to the transmitter being in a working state, detecting that the test system software is running on the zero slot controller, and receiving the operation instructions issued by the user on the man-machine interface, and performing corresponding operations based on the operation instructions, where the operation instructions include index test, fault diagnosis, self-check of the detection device, calibration of the detection device, and operation help; starting the test module in the detection device and generating test results.

[0041] Applying the dedicated automatic detection device for the radar transmitter provided by the embodiment of the present application, through the dedicated automatic detection device for the radar transmitter, the problems of poor timeliness of radar transmitter detection and repair, inconvenient manual operation, and possible secondary damage caused by manual intervention are solved, which has an obvious improvement effect on building and enhancing the radar support ability. In addition, compared with the traditional detection and repair that requires technicians to carry a variety of test instruments, the dedicated automatic detection device for the radar transmitter integrates multiple detection functions. When working in a narrow or high-altitude environment, its portable feature can greatly reduce the burden on technicians and facilitate quick troubleshooting.

[0042] It should be noted that the above description is for specific embodiments of this specification. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps recited in the claims can be performed in a different order than in the embodiments and still achieve the desired results. Additionally, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require the specific order or sequential order shown to achieve the desired results. In certain embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous. Secondly, those skilled in the art should also be aware that the embodiments described in the specification are all preferred embodiments, and the actions and modules involved are not necessarily essential to the embodiments of this specification.

[0043] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of the respective embodiments have their own emphases. For parts not detailed in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0044] The preferred embodiments of this specification disclosed above are only used to help explain this specification. The alternative embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the invention to the specific embodiments described. Obviously, many modifications and variations can be made according to the content of the embodiments of this specification. The embodiments selected and specifically described in this specification are to better explain the principles and practical applications of the embodiments of this specification, so that those skilled in the art can well understand and utilize this specification. This specification is only limited by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A special automatic detection device for radar transmitters, characterized in that, including: a LAN communication module for the control and test data interaction between the PXI bus zero-slot controller and an external auxiliary test instrument; a PXI bus backplane for the transmission and interaction of control and configuration data between the PXI bus zero-slot controller, the multi-functional data acquisition module, the digital I / O module, the transmitter data processing board, and the LAN communication module; the PXI bus zero-slot controller for processing, displaying, and transmitting the detection data of the detection device, and for resource configuration, control, and communication of the multi-functional data acquisition module, digital I / O module, transmitter data processing board, and the external auxiliary test instrument; 2. The dedicated automatic detection device for radar transmitters according to claim 1, characterized in that the multi-functional data acquisition module for controlling, generating, or detecting TTL electrical levels, and measuring power supply voltages and transmitter analog voltages; 3. The dedicated automatic detection device for radar transmitters according to claim 1, characterized in that, the digital I / O module for simulating the data interaction between the radar central unit and the transmitter under test, and applying the timing excitation signal to the transmitter under test when the timing excitation signal is detected; 4. The dedicated automatic detection device for a radar transmitter according to claim 1, characterized in that the transmitter data processing board for completing the interactive communication with the transmitter data status, and for voltage division and conditioning of the power supply voltage to determine that the power supply meets the acquisition input requirements of the multi-functional data acquisition module, wherein the interactive communication includes a fault coding signal, a status indication signal, and a switch control command signal; 5. The dedicated automatic detection device for radar transmitters according to claim 1, characterized in that, the dedicated automatic detection device for radar transmitters further includes: a liquid crystal display screen and a keyboard and mouse, respectively connected to the PXI bus zero-slot controller, for displaying human-computer interaction and fault information during fault detection; 6. The dedicated automatic detection device for a radar transmitter according to claim 1, wherein, the dedicated automatic detection device for radar transmitters further includes: a system power supply for providing a working power supply for the detection device itself; 7. The dedicated automatic detection equipment for radar transmitters according to claim 1, wherein the dedicated automatic detection device for radar transmitters further includes: a test instrument, which is an external auxiliary test instrument, including a spectrum analyzer, a power meter, and a peak power meter, for testing and analyzing the high-frequency signal frequency and power generated by the radar transmitter; 8. The dedicated automatic detection device for radar transmitters according to claim 1, characterized in that, the dedicated automatic detection device for radar transmitters further includes: a test cable for connecting and adapting the detection device and the radar transmitter, and starting the test when the connection is confirmed to be correct; 9. A detection method using the radar transmitter automated dedicated detection equipment as described in any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, including: in response to the transmitter being in the working state, detecting the test system software running on the zero-slot controller, and receiving the operation instructions issued by the user on the human-machine interface, and performing corresponding operations based on the operation instructions, wherein the operation instructions include index testing, fault diagnosis, self-test of the detection device, calibration of the detection device, and operation assistance; starting the test module in the detection device and generating a test result.

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