9001 0011 FRDS Gen2 Manual PDF

GENII FRDS Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual
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Trotter Controls, Inc.

Document# 9001-0011
Revision F, 06/16/2010
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Table of Contents
REVISIONS ...............................................................................................................................................................................6
OVERVIEW...............................................................................................................................................................................7
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................................7
GEN II FRDS FEATURES .........................................................................................................................................................7
Accurate and dependable coverage delivery......................................................................................................................7
Highly reliable specific purpose control system – Reliability FIRST.................................................................................7
Redundant Systems to Insure Door Opening......................................................................................................................8
Hydraulic system refinements ............................................................................................................................................8
Benefits...............................................................................................................................................................................8
CONSTANT FLOW RATE VERSUS CONSTANT GATE ANGLE ......................................................................................................9
Constant Gate Angle Delivery Systems ..............................................................................................................................9
Constant Flow Rate Delivery Systems................................................................................................................................9
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................................................................................................10
MODES OF OPERATION ..........................................................................................................................................................12
PILOT INTERFACE DETAILS ............................................................................................................................................13
FOAM GALLONS DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................................14
AUTO MODE OPERATION .................................................................................................................................................14
SWITCH FUNCTIONS IN AUTO/TIMER MODE ......................................................................................................................14
DUAL ARMED LIGHT FUNCTIONALITY (AUTO/TIMER MODES) ..........................................................................................15
TIMER MODE OPERATION ...............................................................................................................................................18
SPECIAL USES OF PANEL SWITCHES (AUTO/TIMER MODES)...............................................................................20
LAMP TEST switch ..........................................................................................................................................................20
NO switch .........................................................................................................................................................................20
RUN PUMP switch ..........................................................................................................................................................20
SPECIAL MODES OF OPERATION (AUTO/TIMER) .....................................................................................................20
FUEL FERRY MODE................................................................................................................................................................20
PILOT INTERFACE “MIRROR” MODE .......................................................................................................................................21
Enabling/Disabling Mirror Mode ....................................................................................................................................21
Activating Mirror Mode ...................................................................................................................................................22
De-activating Mirror Mode..............................................................................................................................................22
BRIGHTNESS ADJUST MODE ...................................................................................................................................................22
FOAM INJECTION ...................................................................................................................................................................22
MANUAL MODE OPERATION...........................................................................................................................................23
SALVO SYSTEM ACTIVATION .........................................................................................................................................23
AUTOMATIC SALVO ACTIVATION ..........................................................................................................................................24
PILOT ACTIVATED SALVO......................................................................................................................................................24
AUTO SUPERVISOR ACTIVATED SALVO .................................................................................................................................24
MAN SYSTEM ACTIVATED SALVO ........................................................................................................................................25
RECOVERY FROM AN AUTOMATIC SALVO CONDITION ..........................................................................................................25
SYSTEM TESTS .....................................................................................................................................................................26
SYSTEM SELF DIAGNOSTIC TESTS – SYSTEST MENU .............................................................................................26
PILOT (NO DOORS) – SYSTEM TEST ........................................................................................................................................27
PILOT (ALL) – SYSTEM TEST ................................................................................................................................................27
AUTO SALVO – SYSTEM TEST ................................................................................................................................................28
MAN SALVO – SYSTEM TEST .................................................................................................................................................28

MAINT SYSTEST – MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL – SYSTEM TEST............................................................................................28
SALVO BUTTON TEST ............................................................................................................................................................29
SYSTEM TEST PERSISTENT ERRORS .......................................................................................................................................30
Clearing Persistent SysTest Errors ..................................................................................................................................30
MENU SYSTEM.......................................................................................................................................................................31
Main Menu...................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Maint Menu .................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Config Menu................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
SysTest Menu ................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Error History................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Digital Inputs .................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Digital Input Map............................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Digital Outputs................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Digital Output Map......................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Analog Inputs.................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Analog Calibrate ............................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Err Msg Index/Counts..................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Clear Errors..................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Clear Err Counts ............................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Clear ErrHistory.............................................................................................................................................................................. 35
System Reset................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Save Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Read EEprom.................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Compare RAM/EE.......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Logo/Version .................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Leakage Table................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
System Operation Parameters (Tweak)........................................................................................................................................... 38
FRDS Menu Tree............................................................................................................................................................................ 41
ERROR OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................................................42
Reduced Accuracy .......................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Error Code Displayed: 112_Accuracy Loss.............................................................................................................................. 42
Reduced Redundancy (AUTO/TIMER mode only)........................................................................................................................ 43
Error Code Displayed: 114_Redundancy Loss .......................................................................................................................... 43
Reduced Accuracy & Redundancy (AUTO/TIMER mode only).................................................................................................... 43
Error Code Displayed: 113_Accur+Redun Loss....................................................................................................................... 43
Clearing Pump Errors ..................................................................................................................................................................... 43
SETTING SYSTEM PREFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................44
MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................................................................................................44
FUSE, RELAY, & STATUS LED LOCATION AND FUNCTION ....................................................................................................44
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...........................................................................................................................52
CALIBRATION & SETUP .........................................................................................................................................................53
MEMORY MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................................................................53
UPDATING SYSTEM FIRMWARE .............................................................................................................................................53
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS................................................................................................................................................54
MANUALS ..............................................................................................................................................................................54
9001-0012 ~ GEN II FRDS Operators Manual, Trotter Controls, Inc. ......................................................................................54
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS & TEST SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................54
TP-1000 ~ Constant Flow Rate vs. Constant Gate Angle, Trotter Controls, Inc..........................................................................54
TP-1002 ~ GEN II FRDS System Description, Trotter Controls, Inc. ........................................................................................54
TS-0005 ~ GEN II FRDS Maintenance System Tests, Trotter Controls, Inc................................................................................54
ENGINEERING REPORTS .........................................................................................................................................................54
ER-0074 ~ GEN II FRDS System Operation Parameters, Trotter Controls, Inc..........................................................................54
ER-0075 ~ GEN II FRDS System Error Codes and Resolution, Trotter Controls, Inc..................................................................54
ER-0077 ~ Preventative Maintenance Schedule, Trotter Controls, Inc. .....................................................................................54
PROCESS SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................54
PS-0030 ~ GEN II FRDS– Pressure Relief Valve Adjustment, Trotter Controls, Inc. ..................................................................54

PS-0031 ~ Hopper Contents and Gatebox Sensor Adjustment, Trotter Controls, Inc...................................................................54
PS-0032 ~ Calibration Dumping Matrix, Trotter Controls, Inc.................................................................................................54
PS-0033 ~ Hydraulic Flushing Procedure, Trotter Controls, Inc. .............................................................................................54
PS-0035 ~ GEN II FRDS– Memory Management, Trotter Controls, Inc. ...................................................................................54
PRODUCT DATASHEETS .........................................................................................................................................................54
DS-0001 Datasheet ~ Pilot Interface (VFD) FRDS GENII, Trotter Controls, Inc. ......................................................................54
DS-0002 Datasheet ~ Relay Enclosure FRDS GENII, Trotter Controls, Inc...............................................................................54
DS-0003 Datasheet ~ Side Loader Gage (VFD) FRDS GENII, Trotter Controls, Inc. .................................................................54
DS-0015 Datasheet ~ Side Loader Gage (LCD) FRDS GENII, Trotter Controls, Inc. .................................................................54
DS-0023 Datasheet ~ Pilot Interface (LCD) FRDS GENII, Trotter Controls, Inc. ......................................................................54
DRAWINGS .............................................................................................................................................................................55
51625 SH.12 & 13 ~ Instrument Installation – Upper Panel (802F), Snow Engineering Co.........................................................55
52650 SH.1 ~ Instrument Installation – Upper Panel (1002F), Snow Engineering Co.................................................................55
60513 ~ Assy – Gatebox Electrical, Snow Engineering Co. ............................................................................................................55
60441 SH.10 ~ Control System Wiring Schematic (802F), Snow Engineering Co. ......................................................................55
60441 SH.21 ~ Control System Wiring Schematic (1002F), Snow Engineering Co. ....................................................................55
61566 SH.1 ~ Installation - Relay Box – FRDS (1002F), Snow Engineering Co. ........................................................................55
61566 SH.2 ~ Installation - Relay Box – FRDS (802F), Snow Engineering Co. ..........................................................................55
61567 SH.1 ~ Installation - Multibox – FRDS (1002F), Snow Engineering Co...........................................................................55
61567 SH.2 ~ Installation - Multibox – FRDS (802F), Snow Engineering Co.............................................................................55
61572 SH.1 ~ Assy - Relay Box – FRDS (802F & 1002F), Snow Engineering Co. ......................................................................55
61574 ~ Cable Assy. – Valve to Multibox, Snow Engineering Co...................................................................................................55
61587 ~ Pilot Interface – GEN II FRDS, Snow Engineering Co................................................................................................55
80442 SH.4 ~ Float Installation – Hopper (802F), Snow Engineering Co..................................................................................55
80493 SH.4 ~ Assy - Gatebox Actuator, Snow Engineering Co. ......................................................................................................55
80504 SH.10 ~ Hydraulic Schematic (802F), Snow Engineering Co. ........................................................................................55
80504 SH.21 ~ Hydraulic Schematic (1002F), Snow Engineering Co........................................................................................55
80577 SH.13 & 14 ~ Hydraulic System Installation (802F), Snow Engineering Co.....................................................................55
80577 SH.21 & 22 ~ Hydraulic System Installation (1002F), Snow Engineering Co. ..................................................................55
80628 SH.2 ~ Installation – Hopper Fill Gauge (1002F), Snow Engineering Co. .......................................................................55
80628 SH.3 ~ Installation – Hopper Fill Gauge (802F), Snow Engineering Co..........................................................................55
81424, SH.2 ~ Installation-Hydraulic Manifold-802, Snow Engineering Co.......................................................................................55
81759 ~ Fitting Assy, Hydraulic Tank, Snow Engineering Co. ........................................................................................................55
83056 SH.2 ~ Installation – Gatebox Actuator (Sensor Assy) (1002F) , Snow Engineering Co.....................................................55
83118 ~ Float Installation – Hopper (1002F), Snow Engineering Co........................................................................................55
83222 SH.1 ~ Hydraulic Manifold Assy Fire Gate (802F), Snow Engineering Co. ..............................................................................55
83222 SH.21 ~ Hydraulic Manifold Assy Fire Gate (1002F), Snow Engineering Co. ..................................................................55
83224 ~ Assy, Hydraulic Pump, Snow Engineering Co..................................................................................................................56
83230 ~ Filter Assy, Hydraulic System, Snow Engineering Co. .......................................................................................................56

Revisions
Revision C: 6/1/2009
€ Added revisions section to track changes made
€ Updated AUTO/MAN cheat sheet photos
€ Added additional drawings to include references included in TC document
ER-0077
€ Added section for setting Power On preferences for AUTO / TIMER mode
Revision D: 9/24/2009
€ Foam Injection: Pushing the selector knob (to exit) does NOT terminate the
foam injection operation, but allows it to continue during the AUTO or TIMER
display screen
€ SYSTEST – removed all “wait for Save Memory to complete” warnings, as
this no longer applies
€ Changed switch references of “TEST LAMPS” to “LAMP TEST”
€ Changed switch references of “Open Door” to “Open Gate”
€ Changed switch references of “Close Door” to “Close Gate”
€ Rewrote section describing switch function for YES / NO / FOAM / MENU
switches
€ Added SALVO pushbutton switch test
Revision E: 05/04/2010
€ Added note for Pilot Interface display change software version 2.02 and
newer
€ Updated system overview graphics to include foam function
€ Added FRDS menu tree
€ Added warning about Armed switch and Emergency dump lever
Revision F: 06/16/2010
€ Removed ER-0093 and updated Table of Contents page
€ Updated process specification PS-0035, GEN II FRDS Memory Management
€ Updated data sheet DS-0003, IP67 Remote Vacuum Fluorescent Display
€ Corrected Drawings reference list for 80493, 83056 & 83118

Overview
This document includes maintenance, troubleshooting, and other information in addition to

items needed for basic operation of the system.
A list of the reference documents used to support this manual is included at the end of the
manual and in the table of contents.
The reader is encouraged to refer to Trotter Controls Document# 9001-0012 for condensed
FRDS system operation instructions.
Introduction
The Fire Retardant Delivery System or FRDS enhances the capability of the aircraft to fight
grass fires and forest fires by providing computer control over the release of fire retardant
agent from the hopper. The FRDS allows the pilot to select the most effective concentration
or coverage of agent over the ground, which varies with the type and size of fire. It also
lets the pilot select the volume of agent released during a dump. This enables “split load”
operations.
A second generation FRDS or GEN II system is now available and is being installed in AT-
802/802A aircraft. The GEN II system is an advancement of the original GEN I FRDS and
provides improved delivery accuracy, increased component reliability, and hydraulic system
refinements.
GEN II FRDS Features
Based on over 15 years of field experience with the first generation FRDS system, Air
Tractor has developed a completely new FRDS system designed from the ground up for
reliability, performance, and maintainability.
The focus of the GEN II FRDS ground up re-design was to eliminate failures due to
vibration, humidity, and hydraulic system failures as well as the provide state of the art
built in diagnostic features.
Some of the enhancements over the first generation FRDS product are described below.
Accurate and dependable coverage delivery

Improved flow control and delivered gallonage accuracy
Improved door speed
New advanced leakage compensation algorithms delivers ACCURATE split load
operation
Highly reliable specific purpose control system – Reliability

FIRST
Hardened against vibration and humidity
Dual microprocessor (µP) and electro-mechanical backup automatic salvo systems
o Redundant Automatic Salvo system ensures door opening
Fully sealed digital side loader displays sealed to IP67

New non-contact hopper contents sensor
New non-contact gatebox position sensor
Water proof connectors with IP67 rating
Pilot and Maintenance Friendly
“Black Box” or cable change out/swap program
Sunlight readable Liquid Crystal or Advanced Vacuum Fluorescent Text/Graphics
Display
Built in system status, diagnostics & messaging
o Stuck valve detection
o Bad switch detection
o Broken wire detection
o Open or missing valve coil detection
o Bad sensor detection
o Blown fuse detection
o Voltage monitoring
o Built in test / diagnostics feature
Redundant Systems to Insure Door Opening

Three independent systems are provided to ensure the doors open when
expected.
Hydraulic system refinements

Hydraulic pump package – Highly
reliable
o Dual head 93% efficient
hydraulic pump
o Lower electrical current
requirements than GENI systems
o Heavy duty DC motor
o Inlet filter on pump eliminates
contaminates
o Tested for over 10,000 flight
hours in a 160F controlled
environment with no failure
No servo valve – three, low-cost, dirt tolerant directional valves are used.
Three valves offer three levels of redundancy when opening doors
Independent pressure switch (electro-mechanical system) and pressure
sensor (µP system) are used to control the pump for added mission
reliability
Benefits
System is highly reliable
System is highly repeatable
System offers three modes of operation
System has three levels of redundancy on door opening command
System is very easy to install and set up
System is easy to operate
Lower cost of ownership
System is self diagnosing
“Black Box” swap out
Minimal training required for troubleshooting and maintenance

Constant Flow Rate versus Constant Gate Angle
The flow rate of retardant from the hoppers has been shown to be proportional to
the coverage level seen on the ground pattern. It follows that the primary goal of
the retardant delivery system is to maintain a constant flow rate from the hoppers
throughout the delivery.
Constant angle and constant flow delivery operation are briefly discussed in the
following sections.
Trotter Controls Document# TP-1000 (included in the reference materials) provides

details regarding the clear advantages of constant flow (coverage) retardant delivery
as opposed to the less accurate constant gate angle delivery method used on less
sophisticated systems.
Constant Gate Angle Delivery Systems

Some retardant delivery systems open the gatebox doors to a fixed angle throughout
the delivery then close when a preset amount of time has elapsed. These systems
allow split load operation and a coarse method of delivering the retardant at different
flow rates.
Constant gate angle systems are simple to design and construct since the only
requirement is to open the door to a Constant Gate Angle Vs. Constant Flow Control (Coverage Level 2.0)
fixed angle for a given amount of Constant Gate Angle Constant Flow Control
time. This method is inexpensive to
engineer and produce but does not 4.00
Coverage Level (gals/100
3.50
have the ability to accurately control 3.00
the flow rate produced by the system 2.50

SFT)
2.00
as the level of liquid retardant and 1.50
1.00
acceleration forces on the aircraft 0.50
vary during the delivery process. 0.00

0.0 100.0 200.0 300.0 400.0 500.0 600.0
Ground Line (feet)
Typically one timer is used to control

how wide the doors open (a crude coverage control), and another timer is used to
control how long the doors remain open (controls the amount of retardant
delivered).
Constant gate angle systems will produce a ground pattern that is too heavy at the
onset of retardant delivery and is too light at the end of the delivery.
These systems do not use retardant nearly as effectively as constant flow rate
delivery systems.
When the MODE switch is set to TIMER, the GEN II FRDS unit offers constant gate
angle. The main advantage of this mode is that almost no sensors are using during
TIMER mode operation thus allowing FRDS operation in the event of a hardware
failure that prevents operation in AUTO mode.
Constant Flow Rate Delivery Systems

Constant flow rate delivery systems are more expensive to design and construct
since the system must monitor various parameters during the retardant delivery and
control the gatebox doors in a way to maintain constant flow rate.

These systems control the position of the gatebox doors to effectively maintain
constant flow rate during retardant delivery operations.
Constant flow rate delivery systems will produce a superior ground pattern that is
consistent throughout the delivery. These systems optimize the use of retardant
during delivery operations and assure that the correct coverage level is maintained
until just before the retardant tanks are empty.
The GEN II FRDS unit operates in constant flow mode when the mode switch is in the
AUTO position.
Trotter Controls Document# TP-1000 shows that the constant gate angle system’s
(CGA) retardant utilization efficiency is only 65% as efficient as the more
sophisticated constant flow rate delivery system for a 2.0 coverage delivery. At a
coverage level of 0.5, the constant gate angle system is only 53.6% as efficient as
the constant flow system.
The bottom line is that the constant flow system will deliver longer ground line for a
given amount of retardant delivered.
CONSTANT FLOW = MAXIMUM GROUND LINE PER GALLON OF RETARDANT
Utilization of constant flow rate delivery systems drastically improves the ability of a
given aircraft and pilot to suppress fires due to the constant coverage delivered and
longer ground lines that can be produced with a given amount of available retardant.
System Description
The GEN II FRDS is comprised of the basic primary elements:
A hydraulic actuator to open and close the gatebox doors used to meter
retardant flow rate.
Hydraulic valves to control the flow of oil to and from the actuator.
Sensors to sense various parameters needed by the control system.
A relay enclosure to provide high power relays and drivers needed to operate
the hydraulic valves and provide various voltages. This enclosure also houses
a redundant electro-mechanical system.
A pilot interface containing a graphic/text display, switches, accelerometers,
and the primary microprocessor used to control the system. This is the
primary interface for the pilot to control and interact with the system.
The reader is encouraged to refer to Trotter Controls Document#TP-1002 for a

detailed description of the system. The electrical schematic (Snow Engineering
drawing 60441) and the hydraulic schematic (Snow Engineering Drawing 80504)
provide specific details on the how the system is connected.
The GEN II FRDS Operator’s Manual (Trotter Controls Document #9001-0012)

provides an abbreviated description and operation details from the pilot’s
perspective.
An overview of the system is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 ~ GEN II FRDS overview.

Modes of Operation
There are several modes of operation for the GEN II FRDS. The operation mode is selected
using the MODE switch on the pilot interface. There is a hydraulic power switch (HYD PWR)
and a separate mode switch with three positions (AUTO, TIMER, MAN).
The various operation modes for the system are listed below.
Automatic Mode (AUTO) – In this mode, the microprocessor controlled primary

system automatically controls the flow rate and quantity delivered using various
sensors and valves.
Timer Mode (TIMER) – In this mode, two timers and minimal sensors and valves are
used to control the doors. One timer adjusts how long the doors move towards the
open position (adjusts door angle) and a second timer adjusts how long the doors
remain in a fixed position before closing. The doors are maintained in fixed position
throughout the delivery.
Manual Mode (MAN) – In this mode, the backup manual system (separate from the
primary AUTO system) opens and closes the gatebox doors using simple directional
valves. The flow rate and quantity captured are not controlled. This mode is used to
manually operate the gatebox doors and as a backup system for the AUTO system.
The doors are opened to full open or full closed in this mode using directional control
valves.
The operation mode is selected using the MODE switch on the pilot interface. The various
modes for the system are shown in Table 1.

Table 1 ~ FRDS Operation Modes during normal operation.
Power Armed Mode System State / Mode

Sw Sw Sw
OFF X X Display Active, No pressure available to hydraulics, no pressure in
system
ON OFF X Display active, pressure available to hydraulics, no power available to
valves to cause actuator motion, pressing fire switch has no effect
ON ON AUTO Automatic control, power to hydraulics, depressing fire switch initiates
delivery
€ Constant flow rate
€ Microprocessor Auto Salvo and Electro-mechanical Auto Salvo
Active
€ The gatebox door position is controlled in a way to maintain
constant retardant flow rate during delivery
€ Pump is controlled by the primary auto system and hydraulic
pressure sensor
ON ON TIMER Timer based control of doors, power to hydraulics, depressing fire
switch initiates delivery
€ Microprocessor Auto Salvo and Electro-Mechanical Auto Salvo
Active
€ Timer settings control the gatebox door position during delivery
€ Pump is controlled by the primary auto system and hydraulic
pressure sensor
€ No sensors except pressure sensor required for operation
€ The AUTO SALVO system uses the gate open sensors
ON ON MAN Electro-mechanical control, power to hydraulics, depressing fire switch
initiates delivery
€ Electro-Mechanical Auto Salvo Active Only

€ Pressure Switch Controls Pump
€ Doors @ full open or full close only
€ Gatebox door position is not automatically controlled by the
system during delivery
€ Pump is controlled by a pressure switch and relay. Pump
operation cannot be disabled by the system in the event of an
error in this mode.
€ The AUTO SALVO systems are not active = NO
REDUNDANCY
Pilot Interface Details

The pilot interface is comprised of graphics / text display and various switches used by the
pilot or maintenance crew to control system operation.

Foam Gallons Display
The pilot interface displays the current gallons left in the foam reservoir. The gallons
displayed can range from 3 to 18 gallons. Due to the mechanical limitations of the foam
tank sensor, 3 gallons is the minimum that can be displayed.
Auto Mode Operation

The functionality of the switches when the system is in AUTO or TIMER mode is summarized below.
Switch Functions in AUTO/TIMER Mode
Table 2 ~ Pilot interface switch functions when in AUTO/Timer mode.

Parameter Device Action Comments
Type
Mode Switch Auto, Timer, Man Set Mode to AUTO Changes the operation
Switch mode. When set to AUTO,
primary microprocessor has
control.
Hyd Power Switch Turns on hydraulic Energize EDUMP valves,
power BLEED valve, pressurizes
hydraulic system
Fire switch Switch – 1 NO, 1 NC Open the doors when Located on flight stick
pressed (if armed),
Close doors when
released
Armed Sw Switch Arms hydraulic Display Armed & Ready on
system directional Status, Light LED if all is
valves (hardware), ready
turn armed lamp on if
real time diagnostics
is OK
Open Gate Sw Switch Open the doors at Open doors manually using
1/8 speed, opening the primary AUTO system
door
Close Gate Sw Switch Close the doors at Close doors manually using
1/8 speed, closing the primary AUTO system
door
Run Pump Sw Switch Turn on pump Run the pump using the
output, running primary AUTO system.
pump Clears any detected pump
errors.
Lamp Test Sw Switch Test all lamps that This switch will not function
can be tested (see if the I2C serial diagnostics
LAMP TEST switch on bus is not active.
page 20)
Menu / No Sw Switch Used to enter the Used for menu selection of
MENU system items in the maintenance
and configuration menus

Parameter Device Action Comments
Type
Foam / Yes Sw Switch Used to inject foam Pressing Foam from the
with the optional main AUTO or TIMER menu
foam injection pump displays the FOAM
INJECTION screen.
Coverage Level AUTO MODE: Set the
(Delivery Parameter) The coverage level in retardant flow rate desired
GENII – Data Wheel gallons per 100 TIMER MODE: Set time for
square feet doors to move towards
open
Gals to Dump Pilot, 200, 250, 300, AUTO MODE: Set the
(Delivery Parameter) GENII – Data Wheel 350, 400, 450, 500, number of gallons to dump
550, 600, 650, 700, TIMER MODE: Set time for
750, ALL doors to remain open
Dual Armed Light Functionality (AUTO/TIMER Modes)

On GENII systems, two ARM indicator lights are provided. One ARM light indicates that the
microprocessor controlled AUTO system is armed while the second ARM light indicates that the
back-up electro-mechanical system is armed. Both ARM lights on indicates that both the primary
and backup manual system are armed and ready. GENII systems take any errors detected into
account before turning the AUTO armed LED on. The possible states of the GENII armed indicators
and their meanings are shown in the table below.
NOTE
While performing a dump in AUTO mode:
Software version 2.01 and prior:

-Pilot Interface displays “DUMPING” while doors are open and “GATE
CLOSED” once complete.
Software version 2.02 and newer:

-Pilot Interface display does not change; ARMED indicator blinks rapidly
until dump operation is complete. Remote ARMED indicator does not
blink.

Table 3 ~ GENII Dual Armed Indicator Meaning (AUTO/TIMER modes)
MAN ARMED AUTO ARMED Indicated ARMED Status
LED LED
ON ON FULL REDUNDANCY: The backup manual system is armed
and the primary AUTO system is armed. No errors are
detected for the AUTO system.
ON ON FLASHING REDUCED REDUNDANCY: The backup manual system is
armed and the primary AUTO system is armed. Errors are
detected for the AUTO system. The auto system may have
reduced accuracy or reduced redundancy. See status
message at the bottom of the alpha-numeric display.
OFF ON NO REDUNDANCY: The backup manual system is not
armed and the primary AUTO system is armed. This
condition cannot exist unless there is a hardware problem
with the manual system.
OFF ON FLASHING NO REDUNDANCY: The backup manual system is not
armed and the primary AUTO system is armed but has
detected errors. This condition cannot exist unless there is
a hardware problem with the manual system. The AUTO
system should operate properly. However, there is
no redundancy should the AUTO system fail.
ON OFF NO REDUNDANCY: The backup manual system is armed.
The primary AUTO system is not armed. This condition
normally exists when the Pilot Interface MODE switch is set
to MAN. The AUTO system may or may not operate
properly. The system has reduced or no redundancy.
Dimly glowing OFF or ON On systems with a remote armed light, this indicates that
the remote light is disconnected or the bulb is burned out.
On systems without a remote armed light, the terminator
plug is not connected.
The pilot interface and its functionality when operated in AUTO mode are shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2 ~ Pilot Interface function when operated in AUTO mode (main AUTO menu shown).

Timer Mode Operation
GENII systems also have a timer mode that allows operation of the system using minimal sensors
and valves. This mode is provided to allow operation in the event of a sensor or other hardware
failure that would prevent the AUTO mode from functioning properly. Trial and error adjustments
of the timer settings are required to provide the desired operation of the gatebox doors.
Note that timer mode provides constant door angle control similar to less capable systems
available on the market.
Timer mode is not recommended as the default operation mode since the quality of the ground
pattern and retardant usage is not as desirable as the pattern produced by the system when
operated in AUTO mode.
Timer mode operation is summarized below:
€ To enter Timer Mode, set the MODE switch on the GENII pilot interface to TIMER.
€ Use the selector knob to adjust the timer value in the COVERAGE window to control how
long the doors will slew towards the open position before stopping. This adjustment
controls the fixed gate angle used. Larger timer settings will result in a larger fixed door
opening.
€ Use the selector knob to adjust the timer value in the GALS TO DUMP window to control
how long the doors remain open before closing. This adjustment controls how much
retardant is delivered. If PILOT is selected for this value, the doors will close as soon as the
“FIRE” button is released during a delivery.
System drops and operation are identical for AUTO and TIMER (GENII only) mode except that the
retardant flow rate is not actively controlled in TIMER mode since the doors open to a fixed angle
and remain at this angle until they are closed.
The functionality of the pilot interfaces and switches when the system is operated in TIMER mode
are summarized in Figure 3 on the next page.

Figure 3 ~ Pilot Interface Functionality when operated in TIMER mode (main timer menu shown).

Special Uses of Panel Switches (AUTO/TIMER MODES)
The panel switches are, for the most part, self-explanatory, and are described in detail in the AUTO
MODE and TIMER MODE operation sections. However, some of the panel switches have special
uses described below.
LAMP TEST switch

This switch tests the built-in panel indicator LED’s, with the EXCEPTION of the LED’s labeled “GATE
CLOSED” (two LED’s), “MAN SALVO”, and the left MAN “ARMED” LED. These LED’s are always
controlled by hardware and do not respond to the software controlled LAMP TEST function. The
remaining LED’s will respond to the LAMP TEST switch in normal operation. Failure of the LAMP
TEST could indicate a failure of the I2C communications buss within the pilot interface
and between the pilot interface and relay box.
NO switch
While in most menus and sub-menus, the NO switch can be used to immediately exit the menu
system and return to the main system display.
During system startup, holding the NO switch down will start the system with FACTORY VALUES
after a warning message is displayed. Note that the system will not operate properly using the
factory default leakage and analog calibration values. This option is provided as an intermediate
step required to recover specific calibration data for your aircraft in the event of a memory
problem.
While either an AUTO dump or TIMER dump is in progress, pressing the NO switch will ABORT the
dump and immediately close the gate doors.
RUN PUMP switch

Depressing this switch momentarily, will clear ANY active errors except for errors 021 and 105
reported by the system diagnostics performed by the pilot (SysTest, See System Tests on page
26), including errors that may have shut down the hydraulic pump. Note that even though all
errors are cleared, the fact that these errors have occurred are still indicated in both the Error
History table and the Error Counts table.
€ Pressing the Run Pump switch clears all current errors except for error 021 and 105.
€ Current hardware errors will return once they are detected again by the system.
€ Errors 021 and 105 detected during SysTest will persist even if power is removed from the
unit until the appropriate SysTest has been successfully performed to clear the error(s) (See
System Tests on page 26).
Special Modes of Operation (AUTO/TIMER)
Fuel Ferry Mode

This special mode of operation allows the airplane to be flown with the gate actuator hydraulically
locked in the closed position to ferry fuel in the hopper for long non-stop over-water flights. It can
also be used to ferry water or retardant to distant fires with the hydraulic pump remaining off to
preserve battery power, and insure that the gate doors are in a fail-safe mode and will not open. In
this mode, although the system is hydraulically locked, the hydraulic pump will remain off to
preserve battery power, and hydraulic pressure will NOT be maintained.

To enter this mode, perform the following steps:
From the main AUTO or TIMER display press

the NO/MENU switch.
The menu shown to the right should be
displayed.
Use the selector knob to highlight FUEL FERRY
Press the selector knob to enter FUEL FERRY
mode
Turn the ARMED switch to the OFF position
Turn the HYD POWER switch to the ON position
o The gate doors are now hydraulically locked and pump operation is disabled.
This mode can be exited ONLY by switching “HYD POWER OFF TO EXIT”.
o No other switches or controls are operational to eliminate accidental exit from this
mode. The HYD POWER switch is a safety-locking switch and must be pulled out to
unlock it before it can be switched to the OFF position.
NOTE: The MAN SALVO button is active in this mode. Depressing the MAN SALVO button
regardless of ARMED or POWER switch setting will cause the pump to operate and the
gatebox doors to open slowly.
Pilot Interface “Mirror” mode

A special mode has been incorporated to allow the same graphics and text displayed to the pilot to
be displayed or “mirrored” on the remote side loader gauges as well as any remote gages present
in the cockpit. This feature allows a remote display to be mounted in the rear cockpit for pilot
training purposes (or a more visible location in the front cockpit) and is useful during maintenance
of the system.
“Mirror” mode allows any remote display connected to the system (such as the remote hopper
gauges) to be used to display identical information as on the Pilot Interface display. For example,
you could monitor operation from just about anywhere as seen in the photo below.
The remote side loader gages display the same information as any “remote” displays located in the
cockpit. Be sure to set the MODE switch to MANUAL when loading the system with retardant so
that the side loaders display hopper gallons to ground personnel.
Enabling/Disabling Mirror
Mode
To enable mirror mode functionality, set the value of
system parameter (tweak) 94 to the value of 255 (the
default factory value).
To disable mirror mode functionality, set the value of

system parameter (tweak) 94 to the value of 0.
Refer to Trotter Controls Engineering Report 0074 for

details on how to edit system operation parameters.

Activating Mirror Mode
If the mirror mode system parameter has been enabled using system parameter 94 (the default),
and the MODE switch is in either AUTO or TIMER mode, mirror mode is activated.
In this mode, the hopper gauge (which normally shows gallons in hopper) will “mirror” the same
information as displayed on the main Pilot Interface display when the system is in AUTO or TIMER
mode.
When the mode switch is set to MANUAL mode, the hopper contents are displayed on the remote
displays present in the cockpit and on the side loaders.
De-activating Mirror Mode

Placing the MODE switch in the MAN position will return the hopper gauge to its normal function.
Any remote displays (cockpit or side loader) will display the gallons of retardant present in the
hopper.
Brightness Adjust mode

When the main display is visible in AUTO or TIMER mode, Pressing and holding the selector knob
will enter Brightness Adjust mode.
Brightness values may range from 1 (dimmest) through 8 (brightest). Setting a value of zero will
allow the brightness to “auto-adjust” based on ambient light at the Pilot Interface.
On VFD units, the brightness setting controls both the display of the Pilot Interface (and any
“mirrored” VFD displays) as well as the brightness of any dimmable display lamps/LED’s on the
Pilot Interface.
On LCD units, the backlight brightness changes as well as the brightness of any dimmable display
lamps/LED’s on the Pilot Interface.
Foam Injection
This feature (if installed) allows the operator to inject foam from the foam dispenser into the main
retardant hopper. This feature is selected by pressing “FOAM/YES” from the main AUTO or TIMER
screen.
Press the "FOAM/YES" from the main AUTO or TIMER screen.

Turn "Hyd Power" switch on.
o Note that the Hydraulic Pump will not operate in this mode.
Use the twist knob to select the number of seconds (from 0 to 120) to run the injection
pump.
Press "YES" to start the injection pump for the specified amount of time.
The timer value can be changed at any time, or the "NO" switch can be used to turn off the
injection pump.
o A countdown timer at the bottom of the screen shows the number of seconds
remaining for the injection cycle, while the number displayed at the lower right
indicates the gallons remaining in the foam tank.
Pushing the selector knob exits FOAM INJECTION mode and displays the main AUTO or
TIMER screen. The injection pump will continue operation until the selected duration
expires. When FOAM INJECTION mode is exited, the Hydraulic Pump will again be enabled.

Manual Mode Operation
The operations of the various switches on the panel are summarized in the table below.
Table 4 ~ Switch functionality in manual mode.

Parameter Device Type Action Comments
Mode Switch Auto, Timer, EM Set Mode to MAN When the switch is set to MAN,
(MAN) Switch the electro-mechanical
relay/timer system has control.
NO REDUNDANCY IN MAN
MODE.
Hyd Power Switch Turns on hydraulic power Energize EDUMP valves, BLEED
valve, pressurize hydraulic
system
Fire switch Switch – 1NO, Open the doors when Located on flight stick
1NC pressed, Close doors when
released
Armed Sw Switch Arms hydraulic system AUTO armed is not active when
directional valves (hardware), in MAN mode (NO
turn armed lamp on if real REDUNDANCY IN MAN
time diagnostics OK MODE)
Open Gate Sw Switch Open the doors at 1/8 speed, Open doors manually using the
secondary electro-mechanical
system
Close Gate Switch Close the doors at 1/8 speed, Close doors manually using the
Sw secondary electro-mechanical
system
Run Pump Sw Switch Active switch to manually Run the pump using the
turn on the pump secondary electro-mechanical
system
Note that the system hardware is not able to turn the pump off when in manual (MAN) mode in the
event of a detected pump error. The pilot should monitor the RUN PUMP LED and make sure the
system has sufficient oil before using manual mode since the automatic pump error detection used
to detect errors is not active when operated in MAN mode.
Salvo System Activation

GENII FRDS systems incorporate an automatic salvo backup system. The function of this sub-
system is to open the doors in the event that the primary (AUTO) system is unable to open the
doors due to a hardware or software error.
GENII systems provide two independent automatic salvo systems (one system is controlled by an
independent supervisor microprocessor (AUTO SALVO) while relays and hardware timers only (MAN
SALVO) control the second system).
The two independent automatic salvo systems are only active in AUTO or TIMER modes of
operation. The function of these systems is to monitor whether or not the primary AUTO/TIMER
system opened the gatebox doors as expected when the system is armed and the “FIRE” button is
depressed.

Automatic Salvo Activation
If the doors do not open as expected in AUTO or TIMER mode when the system is “ARMED”,
hydraulic power is present, and the “FIRE” button is depressed, the system will perform the
following actions:
Open the gatebox doors using a directional valve

o The AUTO SALVO microprocessor system uses valve 2 on the hydraulic manifold
o The MAN SALVO electro-mechanical system uses valve 3 on the hydraulic manifold
Run the pump for a specified time interval
Illuminate the AUTO SALVO or MAN SALVO LED to indicate which of the two independent
auto salvo systems has been activated.
o Note that normally the AUTO SALVO system is activated first.
o The MAN SALVO system is activated only if the AUTO SALVO system was unable to
open the doors for some reason within the specified amount of time.
See the sections below for more information regarding the AUTO SALVO and MAN SALVO system
operation.
Pilot Activated Salvo

The manual salvo system can be activated using the red MAN SALVO button regardless of the pilot
interface switch settings. On GENII systems, this button is located adjacent to the power quadrant
on the L/H side of the cockpit.
o This RED button overrides the power, mode, and arm switches to open the gatebox doors.
If no hydraulic pressure is present in the system (system power is off), the doors will open
slowly as the pump delivers flow to open them.
o To open the doors using the MAN SALVO button, depress the red “SALVO” button. This will
run the pump, open the doors and then leave the doors in the open state after a timeout
period. The pump will run until the system pressure reaches 3000 PSI and then it will turn
off automatically.
o This latching button disables auto and manual operation when activated (depressed).
Caution: Never press this button unless you intend for the gatebox doors to open and
you have verified that all personnel are clear of the gatebox doors.
Always deactivate the MAN SALVO button to resume normal system operation. The
button should be in the extended position for normal operation.
Always turn the Arm switch off prior to moving the Emergency dump lever back to its
normal position to prevent inadvertent Auto or Manual Salvo.
Auto Supervisor Activated Salvo

No pilot action is required for this event to occur. The microprocessor controlled AUTO SALVO
system monitors the doors to make sure they open when expected. If the doors do not open

within 0.8 seconds after the fire switch has been pressed, this system will take over, isolate the
primary system and attempt to open the gatebox doors.
Pre-conditions: MODE=AUTO or TIMER, HYD PWR=ON, ARMED=ON

Activation Condition: If “FIRE” button is depressed and the gatebox doors do not open
within 0.8 seconds, an AUTO SALVO condition is triggered.
o If the AUTO SALVO system has been activated, this means that primary system
(AUTO or TIMER mode) failed to open the doors.
The AUTO SALVO LED will be illuminated when this system is activated.
Valve 2 (middle directional valve) on the hydraulic manifold is used to open the doors.
The pump is operated for 20 seconds, then is turned off.
The gatebox doors will remain open until the salvo condition is cleared.
MAN System Activated Salvo

No pilot action is required for this event to occur. The electro-mechanical MAN SALVO system
monitors the doors to make sure they open when expected. If the doors do not open within 1.2
seconds after the “FIRE” switch has been pressed (this is 0.4 seconds after the AUTO SALVO
system would have tried to open the doors), this system will take over, isolate the primary and
secondary systems and attempt to open the gatebox doors.
Pre-conditions: MODE=AUTO or TIMER, HYD PWR=ON, ARMED=ON

Activation Condition: If “FIRE” button is depressed and the gatebox doors do not open
within 1.2 seconds, a MAN SALVO condition is triggered.
This MAN SALVO system is activated 0.4 seconds after the AUTO supervisor is activated.
o If the MAN SALVO system has been activated, this means that the AUTO SALVO
system failed to open the doors.
The MAN SALVO LED will be illuminated when this system is activated.
Valve 2 (middle directional valve) on the hydraulic manifold is used to open the doors.
The pump operates until a pressure of 3000 PSI is reached and runs as required to maintain
hydraulic pressure. It’s operation is controlled via a relay and a pressure switch.
The doors will remain open until the salvo condition is cleared.
Recovery from an Automatic Salvo Condition

To reset the system after a AUTO or MAN SALVO event, the error must be cleared. To clear the
error on GENII systems perform the following actions:
Turn the ARM switch to the “OFF” position.

Turn the HYD POWER switch to the “OFF” position.
The condition should be cleared and the MAN SALVO button should not be illuminated.
Turn the HYD POWER switch to the “ON” position and operate the system as required.
If MAN SALVO is still displayed after performing the steps above, check the following:
Verify that all breakers are pushed in are not tripped.

Verify that the MAN SALVO red button is not pressed in.
Verify that the relay enclosure is connected properly and receiving power as expected. MAN
SALVO is displayed any time the relay enclosure is not receiving power as expected and the
pilot interface is active.

System Tests
The FRDS system passively monitors many parameters any time the HYD POWER switch is set to
the ON position and the mode is set to AUTO or TIMER. However, some items are only tested
when the pilot initiates a SysTest menu item, since outputs and valves must be activated to fully
test the system. The self-test feature incorporated in the unit is able to detect the following
problems:
Stuck valves
Incorrectly wired valves (in most cases)
Burned out wires
Burned out coils
Problems with the pump or accumulator
Faulty or improperly adjusted sensors
Improper manifold orifice installation
Damaged or non-operational pilot interface switches
Other errors
We recommend that the tests shown in Table 5 be performed by the pilot on a regular basis to
ensure that the system is operating as expected:
Table 5 ~ Recommended Pilot Initiated System Test Schedule.

System Test Type Recommended Comments
Test Interval
Pilot (no doors) Daily Test can be performed with hoppers fully
loaded
Pilot (ALL) Weekly Hoppers must be empty for this test
Auto Salvo Weekly Hoppers must be empty for this test
Man Salvo Weekly Hoppers must be empty for this test
Maint SysTest As required Hoppers must be empty for this test
System Self Diagnostic Tests – SysTest Menu

To enter the SysTest menu, perform the following steps:
From the main AUTO or TIMER menu press the

NO/MENU switch.
The menu shown below should be displayed.
Use the selector wheel to highlight SysTest
Press the selector wheel to enter SysTest mode
Use the selector wheel to select the test to be
performed
Follow instructions on the screen
NOTE: The red MAN SALVO button is active in this mode. Depressing the MAN SALVO button will
cause the pump to operate and the doors to open slowly.

The SysTest submenu contains the following five menu items:
• Pilot (no doors) – Testing with no gatebox door movement allowed
• Pilot (ALL) – Comprehensive tests with gatebox door movement allowed
• Auto Salvo – Test the microprocessor-controlled AUTO SALVO system
• Man Salvo – Test the electro-mechanical MAN SALVO system
• Maint SysTest – Same as Pilot(ALL) with PASS/FAIL and diagnostic information displayed
Note that it is necessary to scroll the menu using the data

wheel to display all of the items shown above, since only
four items can be displayed at one time on the four line
display.
The individual submenu items are fully described in the

following sections.
Pilot (no doors) – System Test

This submenu item allows the pilot to quickly test system components that DO NOT result in the
gate doors being operated. This set of tests is useful when there are contents in the hopper that
should not be released. The total time of this set of tests requires about 45 seconds. The tests are
performed without the need for operator intervention unless any of the tests fail, in which case an
error indicator remains on the screen until cleared by the pilot. The set of tests that are performed
are:
• Switch Test (optional) – Pilot must cycle all switches during this test, then press the data
wheel in once all “illuminated blocks” indicating the switch positions are not illuminated to
continue to the next test (See Trotter Controls Document# TS-0005 for more information on
the switch test)
• Valve Mon1 Mon2 Test – Confirm valves connected OK, and wiring is OK.
• Hyd Pump pressure limit test
• Bleed / Edump Pass Fail test
Pilot (ALL) – System Test
CAUTION: The gatebox doors are operated during this test. Verify that all ground
personnel are clear before selecting this test.
This submenu item allows the pilot to test ALL system components quickly, including those that
result in the gate doors being opened. This set of tests is useful when the hopper is empty. The
total time of this set of tests requires about 2 minutes.
The tests performed are almost identical to the comprehensive maintenance system tests described
below except that no status is displayed to the pilot unless a failure is detected. Trotter Controls
Document# TS-0005 has a detailed description of the items that are tested.
The tests are performed without the need for operator intervention unless any of the tests fail, in
which case an error indicator remains on the screen until cleared by the pilot. The set of tests that
are performed are:

• Switch Test (optional) – Pilot must cycle all switches during this test, then press the data
wheel in once all “illuminated blocks” indicating the switch positions are not illuminated to
continue to the next test (See Trotter Controls Document# TS-0005 for more information on
the switch test)
• Valve Mon1 Mon2 Test – Confirm valves connected OK, and wiring is OK.
• Valve Wiring Test – Confirm valves function as expected and are connected properly.
• Gate prox switch test – Verify that the door home sensors function properly.
• Hyd Pump pressure limit test – Verify that the hydraulic pump and sensor are OK.
• Bleed / Edump Pass Fail test – Verify that the bleed and EDUMP valves function properly.
• Gate Angle voltage Test – Verify that the gatebox angle sensor functions properly.
Auto Salvo – System Test
CAUTION: The gatebox doors are operated during this test. Verify that all
ground personnel are clear before selecting this test.
This submenu item allows the pilot to test the primary microprocessor controlled automatic salvo
system (Auto Salvo) for ensuring that a dump occurs when the pilot requests one. This test should
be performed only when the hopper is empty. After starting this test, the operator is instructed to
press the DUMP (fire) switch. The primary system will inhibit dumping and the redundant system
should then initiate an AUTO SALVO. The display should read AUTO SALVO (in large text). Turn
the ARMED switch off to terminate this test after a salvo has occurred.
Man Salvo – System Test
This submenu item allows the pilot to test the secondary electro-mechanical automatic salvo
system (Man Salvo) for ensuring that a dump occurs when the pilot requests one. This test should
be performed only when the hopper is empty. After starting this test, the operator is instructed to
press the DUMP (fire) switch. The primary system and first redundant system will inhibit dumping
and the second redundant system should then initiate a MAN SALVO. The display should read MAN
SALVO (in large text). Turn the ARMED switch off to terminate this test after a salvo has occurred.
Maint SysTest – Maintenance Personnel – System Test
This submenu item allows maintenance personnel to test any or all system components. Unlike the
Pilot(no doors) and Pilot(ALL) tests, these tests require the operator to acknowledge the result of
each test, whether the test passes or fails. The operator may choose which tests to perform and
which tests to skip. The set of tests that may be performed are:

• Switch Test – Pilot must cycle all switches during this test, then press the data wheel in
once all “illuminated blocks” indicating the switch positions are not illuminated to continue
to the next test (See Trotter Controls Document# TS-0005 for more information on the
switch test)
• Valve Mon1 Mon2 Test
• Valve Wiring Test
• Gate prox switch test
• Hyd Pump pressure limit test
• Bleed / Edump Pass Fail test
• Hyd Pump rate & Bleed/eDump Test
• Continuous Hyd System Flush
• Gate Angle voltage Test
All of the tests performed in any of the SysTest menu choices are described in detail in a separate
document, Trotter Controls Document# TS-0005.
Salvo Button Test
This switch acts independently from all switches on the pilot interface. On GENII systems, this red
button is located adjacent to the power quadrant on the L/H side of the cockpit.
Pressing the Salvo Button results in the following action regardless of the Pilot Interface switch
settings:
The hydraulic pump runs until 3000 PSI is reached

The doors are opened
MAN SALVO is displayed on the pilot interface.
● To reset the MAN SALVO condition in MAN Mode:

o Depress and release the MAN SALVO switch
o Set the ARMED switch to the OFF position.
o Turn hydraulic power OFF
o Turn hydraulic power ON to resume normal operation.
NOTES: If the system is in MAN mode, not ARMED and HYD power OFF, depressing the SALVO
switch will reset the MAN salvo condition
● To reset the MAN SALVO condition in AUTO or TIMER Mode:

o Depress and release the MAN SALVO switch
o Set the ARMED switch to the OFF position.
o Resume normal operation.
NOTES: If the system is in AUTO or TIMER mode and not ARMED, depressing the SALVO SWITCH
will reset the MAN salvo condition.
The Salvo Button should be tested for all possible combinations of the ARM switch, Mode
Switch, and Hydraulic Power switch.

System Test Persistent Errors
The FRDS computer saves the results of the system tests to EEPROM so that an error is indicated
any time the system has failed to pass SysTest as expected. This feature has been added to alert
the pilot that the system previously failed during the pilot initiated system test (SysTest) of the
controls and hydraulics hardware. These errors can only be reset by successfully performing the
system tests for the system hardware.
Two error conditions can be detected and will persist even if power is removed from the system
until the hardware is able to pass the system tests.
"021_Panel Switch Err" - The switch test failed or was aborted by the pilot during the
current or previous SysTest.
"105_Systest Err" - Some hardware item failed during the current or previous SysTest.
Error number 021 indicates that either a panel switch error had occurred during SysTest, or that
the operator had aborted the panel switch test without successfully completing the test by testing
all possible switch positions.
Error number 105 indicates that some error had occurred during a previous run of SysTest, and a
successful run of SysTest had not been completed since the error occurred.
Clearing Persistent SysTest Errors

While the RUN PUMP switch and the "Clear Errors" menu item of the “Maint” menu can be used to
“clear all errors”, these will NOT clear the persistent errors 021 and 105. These errors can only be
cleared by successfully running a SysTest procedure.
To clear error “021_Panel Switch Err”, perform either “PILOT (no doors)”, “PILOT (ALL)”, or “Maint
SysTest”.
o Make sure to cycle all switches during the switch test per Trotter Controls
Document# TS-0005.
o Do not press the data wheel to exit the switch test until all of the switches have been
properly cycled and the “illuminated block” indicators for each switch position have
gone out as each switch is actuated.
o The error is automatically cleared once the switch test has been properly performed
with no detected failures.
To clear error "105_Systest Err”, perform the PILOT (ALL) system test.
o Perform the “PILOT (ALL)” system tests per Trotter Controls Document# TS-0005.
o Do not exit the test or abort during the test sequence.
o The error is automatically cleared once the SysTest has been performed and the
hardware is verified to operate properly.
o Note that performing a “Maint SysTest” or a “Pilot (no doors)” SysTest WILL NOT
clear error 105. A successful PILOT (ALL) test is the only way to clear this error.
Maint SysTest can be utilized to diagnose the cause of the system failure but will not
clear the persistent error.

Menu System
The menu system is a multi-level set of menus that you enter by pressing the “NO/MENU” switch
from the main AUTO or TIMER screen. Rotate the selector knob to the desired option and press the
selector knob to select that option. To exit any menu, press the NO switch, which results in
returning to the main AUTO or TIMER screen. Some menus have an “EXIT” option which will return
to the previous (higher level) menu.
Please note, screens may differ slightly on LCD type Pilot Interfaces.
Main Menu
The Main menu contains the following menu items:
• Maint – Maintenance Functions

• Config – Set the aircraft configuration
• SysTest – Perform hardware diagnostics
• Fuel Ferry – Special mode for ferry operations
• ErrorHistory – Display of logged errors
• Exit – Exits the current screen
Maint Menu
This menu item opens a “Maintenance” submenu that contains the following menu items:
• Tweak Parameters – Adjust system operation parameters - See Trotter Controls

Document ER-0074 for details.
• Digital Inputs – View the various inputs from switches and sensors in the system
• Digital Input Map – View a map of all inputs simultaneously
• Digital Outputs – View and/or force selected outputs
• Digital Output Map – View a map of all outputs simultaneously
• Analog Inputs – View the various voltages from sensors monitored by the system
• Analog Calibrate – Calibrate the system A/D converters (factory use only)
• Err Msg Index/Counts – Show a listing of all errors that can occur
• Clear Errors – Clear active errors but don’t clear the count of errors that have occurred
• Clear Err Counts – Clear the counts for the number of times a given error has occurred.
This clears the counts for all error counters.
• Clear ErrHistory – Clear the error history buffer
• System Reset – Restart/Re-boot the primary microprocessor
• Save Memory – Save memory to the internal and/or external data memory
• Read EEprom – Read the leakage data and other information from the external memory
• Compare RAM/EE – Display the differences in active parameters and the EEPROM memory
• Logo/Version – Display the Air Tractor Logo and software version installed
• Leakage Table – Display the tank leakage calibration factors
• Exit – Exit the menu

Config Menu
This menu item opens a “Configuration” submenu that contains the following menu items:
• Aircraft – Select the aircraft type and hardware configuration

• Learn – Set learning mode for dump pit calibration. Refer to PS-0032
• H/Ware – Future Use - Hardware configuration options.
• Exit – Exit the menu
SysTest Menu
This menu item opens a “SysTest” submenu. This menu selection is used to select the various
diagnostics self tests that can be performed by the system. The system test features are described
in System Test section of this document.
Error History
From the Main menu, select “Error History”. This display shows any errors that have occurred in
chronological order. Errors displayed include those encountered during the current run, as well as
those that have occurred during previous runs of the system. A “system reset” entry (code 001)
separates the current run errors from those of previous runs. The most recent error is at position
number 1 of the error history table, with the oldest error at position number 50. The position of
the entry at the beginning of the current run is indicated by “(1st boot entry)”. Errors at positions
lower than this entry (through position number 1) have occurred during the current run of the
system. Errors at positions higher than this entry (through position number 50) have occurred
during prior runs of the system.
Digital Inputs
This menu option allows maintenance personnel to view the values of various digital inputs to the
system. Each input is listed with its hardware pin designator and preceded with its current value,
either “ON” (in highlighted text) or “OFF” (in normal text). The sequence number of the input is
displayed in highlighted text. The sequence number ranges from 0 to 81 and is associated with the
“Digital Input Map” display (described next). Panel switches appear at the beginning of the digital
input display to facilitate easy testing.
Note: “Digital Inputs” mode is the ONLY mode (other than Pilot Assisted Test – SysTest) in which
an AUTO dump is INHIBITED. In all other modes, if the system is “ARMED” and “Hyd Power” is on
and the Fire switch is pressed, an auto dump will be performed. “Digital Inputs” mode will inhibit
an auto dump if the MODE switch is in either the “AUTO” or the “TIMER” position. Note that simply
inhibiting an auto dump will NOT prevent a dump from happening; because if an auto dump DOES
NOT occur, one of two backup systems (AUTO SALVO or MAN SALVO) will take control and open
the gate doors.

Digital Input Map
This menu option allows maintenance personnel to
view the values of all digital inputs to the system on a
single screen. Since there are 21 characters per line
and 4 lines per screen, up to 84 inputs may be viewed
at once. Digital inputs are numbered from 0 to 83, and
are listed sequentially on the display with 0 to 20 on
the top line, 21 to 41 on the second line, 42 to 62 on
the third line, and 63 to 83 on the bottom line. To facilitate ease of reading the display, a digit
(0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) is displayed every 10 positions to indicate positions 0,10,20,30,40,50,60,70,
and 80. A slash mark “/” is displayed every 5 positions at position 5,15,25,35, etc. Positions that
correspond to an input value of “ON” will contain a block character. Positions that correspond to an
input value of “OFF” will NOT contain a block character. The sample display below shows all inputs
“OFF” except for inputs numbered 1, 10, 13, 15, 31, 33, 77, 79, 80, and 81.
To facilitate easier reading of the display when many “ON” states (block characters) exist, when a
block character is present at a position that is a multiple of five (0,5,10,15,20,etc.), a narrow block
character is used instead of the full-sized block character. Note that the first 11 digital input values
(positions 0 to 10) represent the current state of the Pilot Interface panel switches, as viewed from
left to right. A complete list of the digital input numbers can be viewed in the “Digital Inputs”
display.
Digital Outputs
This menu option allows maintenance personnel to view
and optionally change the values of various digital
outputs in the system. Each output is listed with its’
hardware pin designator and with its’ value, either “ON”
or “OFF”, along with whether the output is “forced” on
or off.
To force an output either “ON” or “OFF”, perform the following:
Use the data wheel to scroll the output to be controlled to the top of the screen.
Use the “YES” switch to turn the output on or use the “NO” switch to turn the output off.
o Note that HYD PWR and the ARMED switch must be on for some outputs to function
due to the hardware design
Pressing the data wheel in exits this screen
If an output is forced, an asterisk “*” is displayed. The sequence number of the output is displayed
in highlighted text. The sequence number ranges from 0 to 23 and is associated with the “Digital
Output Map” display (described next). Panel LED indicators appear at the beginning of the digital
outputs to facilitate easy testing.
To exit this mode, press the selector knob, at which time all “forces” will be removed and all
outputs will be reset to the state they were in when this mode was entered.
Note: Setting tweak number 91 to the special value of 99 will cause “Digital Outputs” mode to
KEEP any forces set by the user and NOT restore them upon exit from this mode. This may be
useful for maintenance personnel to force a digital output and then view the resulting change of
a digital input (in “Digital Inputs” mode, described earlier).

Digital Output Map
This menu option allows maintenance personnel to
view the values of all digital outputs of the system on
a single screen. Digital outputs are numbered from 0
to 24. The format of the screen is the same as “Digital
Input Map” (described above), except there are fewer
outputs to display, so fewer lines are used on the
display. Unlike “Digital Outputs” mode, this mode can
only be used to DISPLAY the state of digital outputs, not force them on or off.
The sample display above shows all outputs “OFF” except for outputs numbered 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, and
9.
The first 5 digital output values (positions 0 to 4) represent the current state of the LED lamps on
the Pilot Interface panel. A complete list of the digital output numbers can be viewed in the
“Digital Outputs” display.
Analog Inputs
This menu option allows maintenance personnel to view the values of various analog (voltage)
inputs to the system.
Each input is listed with its hardware pin designator

and listed with its analog “count” value, both an
unfiltered count (marked as “ct”) and a filtered
(averaged) count (marked as “av”).
An analog voltage is displayed along with a

conversion to units-of-measure for some analog
values.
Pressing the “YES” switch will freeze (data hold) the numeric portion of the display (“HOLD” is
indicated in the upper right of the display) and the bar graph, if displayed, will then be more
responsive (for viewing accelerometer response). Pressing the “YES” switch again will un-freeze
the display.
Analog Calibrate
The voltage inputs on each pilot interface are calibrated at the factory to ensure that the units are
interchangeable in the field. This procedure applies a known voltage to the optically isolated inputs
on the pilot interface and automatically adjusts various calibration parameters in the system to
ensure that the voltage sensed by the unit is the same as the “real world” voltage applied to the
system.
This menu option allows maintenance personnel to view and optionally recalibrate the low and high
calibration values for each analog input. More details on the analog calibration procedure can be
found in Trotter Controls Document# PS-0025.
Normally, factory personnel only perform this calibration. Do not attempt this procedure unless
you know what you are doing and have determined that it is necessary. The system will not
operate properly if this calibration is not correct.

Err Msg Index/Counts
This feature provides maintenance personnel with a comprehensive list of all possible error
messages generated by the system in numerical order.
Each error message is preceded with a three-digit error number.
If an error has occurred, (the error message has a non-zero count), the error count is
displayed in inverse text instead of the error number.
The error count includes the number of “past” (inactive) errors and is followed by ‘*’ if the
error is also currently active.
When this menu item is first entered, the first entry displayed (entry number zero) will contain the
total number of active errors, or if there are no active errors, will display “000_No errors”. If a
value other than zero is displayed, this count represents the total number of currently active errors
which are present elsewhere in the error table.
Using the twist knob to scroll through the error message index will show active errors with a count
followed by ‘*’ to indicate that the error is currently active.
Trotter Controls Engineering Report 0075 provides details on the error codes that can be generated
by the system.
Clear Errors
Clears any active errors in the current active error table, but retains the error count (the number of
times each error has occurred). This has the same effect as momentarily pressing the “RUN PUMP”
switch to clear active errors. This will also clear hydraulic system errors that may have caused the
pump to shut down.
Clear Err Counts

Clears all errors (and error counts) in the current active error table (but NOT the error history
table). This will also clear hydraulic system errors that may have caused the pump to shut down.
Clear ErrHistory
Clears the error history table. Does NOT affect the current active error table in any way.
System Reset
Performs a software system reset, which restarts the microprocessor/microcontroller. The same
function can be obtained by cycling power to the unit using the circuit breaker panel.
Save Memory
See Trotter Controls document PS-0035 for details on the types of memory used by the FRDS
system as well as memory management procedures.
If any changes are made to any parameters (such as the leakage table) which are to be retained
beyond the current system run, this option writes these values to EEprom (non-volatile memory) to
be recalled at the next system restart. After selecting this option by pushing the selector knob, a
secondary menu will be displayed, offering the options “Ext” (External), “Int” (Internal), and
“Both”. The default selection is “Both”. After selecting one of these and pushing the selector knob,
memory will be saved to primary (bank A) EEPROM.

Secondary (bank B) EEPROM, which is used for emergency backup, is not writable by the user, and
is written only at the factory when the unit is first calibrated.
Note: If the system was started with FACTORY DEFAULTS (by holding down the “NO” switch at
startup), an additional prompt of “SAVE FACTORY VALUES?” will occur, warning the user that
currently saved memory values are about to be over-written with factory default values. The user
can respond with either the YES or NO switch. DON’T select YES unless you know what you
are doing, this sets all calibration values back to the factory default values.
FACTORY USE ONLY: Secondary (bank B) EEPROM can be saved by factory personnel by holding
both the “YES” and “LAMP TEST” switches in the up position (wait for LED’s to turn on) and then
pushing the selector knob.
Read EEprom
This option reloads memory from its last saved state, restoring any changes to parameters that
have been made since the last “Save Memory” operation. After selecting this option by pushing the
selector knob, a secondary menu will be displayed, offering the five options “Ext”, “Int”, “Int
(analog cal)”, “Ext (leakage)”, and “Int (leakage) BACKUP”. The default selection is “Ext”, which is
the external memory loaded at system restart. After selecting one of these and pushing the
selector knob, memory will be read from primary (bank A) EEPROM, either in its entirety, or only
the selected region from the selected bank of memory. Secondary (bank B) EEPROM, which is used
for emergency backup, can be read by holding the YES switch while pressing the selector knob.
Compare RAM/EE
This option compares current memory with the contents of EEprom, byte-by-byte, displaying any
differences. Note that for this option to be completely useful, the system should have been started
with “FACTORY VALUES” by holding the “NO/MENU” switch down at system startup, which inhibits
automatic reading of EEprom.
Below the heading of “Tw Area RAM Int Ext”, several items are displayed on the screen for each
byte that differs between RAM and EEprom.
The value displayed under the heading “Tw” is the byte number (“tweak” number) in memory. The
value displayed under the heading “RAM” is the value contained in RAM memory. If the system was
started with “FACTORY VALUES” (see above), this value is the factory value.
The values displayed under the heading “Int” is the corresponding value contained in Internal
EEprom. The upper value corresponds to bank A memory, while the lower value corresponds to
bank B memory. The values displayed under the heading “Ext” is the corresponding value
contained in External EEprom. The upper value corresponds to bank A memory, while the lower
value corresponds to bank B memory. The indicator under the heading “Area” may contain one of
the following, depending upon which area of memory the value resides:
“Leak” if the value is within the Leakage Table.

“Cal” if the value is within the Analog Calibration Table.
“Errs” if the value is within the Current Error Table.
“Hist” if the value is within the Error History Table.
“SWs” if the value is within the area of memory for saving user-changeable panel switch
settings.

“*Cal” if the value is within the Analog Calibration Table, but NOT IN THE AREA THAT
SHOULD VARY. (This last indicator SHOULD NOT OCCUR and should be considered an error
in the factory section of the calibration table.)
If the indicator under the heading “Area” is blank, the memory byte which is different (between
RAM and EEPROM) should be checked to see if there is a specific reason that this value is NOT the
same as the factory default value. Note that the values for Tw=6 and Tw=7 will differ if ANY
values in that bank are different, as these two values represent the EEPROM checksum. If the
values of Tw=6 and Tw=7 are the same for any set of memory banks, those banks are identical.
Push the selector knob to display the next value that is different. Press the “NO” switch to exit the
Compare RAM/EE function. Hold the “YES” switch while pushing the selector knob to skip to the
next value in a different “Area”. For example, use this to bypass listing all differences in the “Errs”
or “Hist” areas.
At the end of the display of all memory values that are

different, a Signature Summary screen will appear with
five sets of digital signatures (displayed in hexadecimal).
Each set contains two signatures – the first one is for
analog calibration, the second one is for leakage table.
The five sets of signatures represent RAM, Internal A,
External A, Internal B, and External B.
A sample screen is shown at the bottom of the previous page.
To skip directly to the Signature Summary screen, depress the “RUN PUMP” switch momentarily
while pushing the selector knob.
Logo/Version
This option displays the logo screen (also displayed at
system startup). The logo is displayed until the
operator either rotates the selector knob or presses the
“NO/MENU” switch. The Version number and Version
Date are also displayed. Pressing “YES” will display the
Version Time. Pressing “YES” again will display the
“FRDS” intro screen, which contains two digital “signatures”, one for the Analog Calibration table,
and the other for the Leakage Table. These digital signatures are useful to determine if any
changes have been made to the Analog Calibration table or the Leakage Table. Pressing “YES”
once more exits this function.
Leakage Table
Each aircraft is dump tested at the factory and calibrated to compensate for minor differences in
the gatebox door and venting system seen on production systems. This leakage table is specific to
a given aircraft and must be transferred to any replacement pilot interface.

Trotter Controls Document# PS-0035 provides details on the GEN II FRDS memory management
features as well as a step-by-step procedure for moving the leakage factors for your aircraft into a
replacement pilot interface unit.
This feature allows maintenance personnel to view the

currently stored leakage table and compare it with the
factory-value leakage table. Use the selector knob to
scroll the display up or down through the active and
factory tables.
Press the “YES” switch to alternate between the “active” and “factory” tables to view differences.
The coverage levels in the factory table are followed by the indicator “F” to indicate they are
factory values.
“Active” leakage values that differ from the

corresponding “factory” value are highlighted in
inverse text. This also includes the column headings
for “GtD” (Gallons to Dump), which can be changed by
the user from the default 200, 400, 600 gallons to a
different calibration delivery value.
Note that it is necessary to use the data wheel to scroll through all of the leakage values since the
system uses a four-line display.
The left hand column contains the coverage level for each row of leakage values. Leakage factors
for a coverage level of 0.5 and 1.0 are shown in the figures above.
Each column of data is for the gallons to dump (GtD) settings used to determine each leakage
factor. The gallons to dump (or GtD) settings are 200, 400, 600, and 800 in the figures shown
above. The leakage factors for each of these settings are shown versus coverage level in the table.
For example, the leakage factor for a coverage level of 1.0 and a gallons-to-dump setting of 400 is
32 gallons in the figures shown.
Note that the leakage table is not normally changed except by performing calibration test dumps of
known quantities of water, which allow the system to “learn” by repeated dumps. The leakage
table can also be changed manually using the “Tweak Parameters” feature, described below.
System Operation Parameters (Tweak)

(This information also appears in document ER-0074 - FRDS Gen2 System Operation Parameters.)
This feature provides maintenance personnel with a means of viewing and making changes to
system parameters that cannot otherwise be viewed or manually altered. This option can be used
to manually change leakage tables, calibration tables, and other internal parameters used to
control operation of the system. Maintenance personnel may view all parameters. While some
parameters can be freely changed by maintenance personnel, other internal system parameters
are “protected” by pass-code and can be modified only while in telephone contact with a factory
engineer.

A detailed list of the system parameters or “tweak” values are shown in Trotter Controls
Engineering Report 0074.
A partial list of system operation parameters that can be displayed and changed are:
Enable / Disable pilot interface display mirroring

Leakage Table
Analog Calibration Table
System Clock
System Scan Loop cycle time in various modes (display only)
Manual testing of trajectory following parameters using valves in auto-dump mode
Detailed System Error Table (including intermittent error counts)
Facility for inhibiting the detection and display of certain specific error codes
Facility for inhibiting the detection and display of ALL error codes
Secondary Error codes for more extensive troubleshooting
Internal System Parameters that control:
o testing of system watchdog
o valve control algorithm testing
o defines which of the directional valves are controlled by Gate Open and Close
switches when operated in AUTO or TIMER mode
o Timer Mode valves for opening and closing gate
o valve-control timing and internal tuning parameters
o memory read/write (both external and internal memory)
o facility for inhibiting checksum errors while reading memory
o internal settings for time delays, hydraulic pressure, and other hardware parameters
o Many other parameters.
Parameters are of two types:

o single-byte values (which range in value from 0 to 255)
o two-byte (word) values (which range from 0 to 65535).
o The value in position zero of the tweak table indicates whether values are expressed in 1
or 2 byte format.
If the value of tweak position 0 is ‘1’, the tweak numbers will be listed sequentially, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
and so on. If the value of tweak position 0 is ‘2’, the tweak numbers will be listed in increments of
two – 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and so on. This value can also be toggled between 1 and 2 while in tweak
mode by depressing the “LAMP TEST” switch.
To use this feature, select “Tweak Parameters” from the MAINT menu.
Use the twist selector knob to scroll the tweak numbers up or down. Push the selector to scroll
rapidly 100 positions in the same direction as the last “twist”.
To change (edit) the value of a tweak number, position the desired number at the top of the
screen, and press the “YES” switch. If the user is authorized to change this value, Edit mode will
be entered.
When in Edit mode, the value will be highlighted, and twisting the selector will change the value up
or down. Pushing the selector button will change the value (by 100) in the direction of the last
twist. Pressing “LAMP TEST” will change the value (by 1000) in the direction of the last twist.
Pushing the selector while holding “LAMP TEST” will change the value (by 10,000) in the direction
of the last twist.

Note that changing a value by 100, 1000, or 10000 is only useful when changing two-byte (word)
values. To zero a two-byte (word) value, see “change-immediate” mode, described below.
When the desired value is displayed, press “YES” to accept the change and store the value in that
tweak position. Pressing the “NO” switch will abort the change and leave the value unchanged.
Pressing “YES” or “NO” exits tweak edit mode and returns to tweak display mode.
Note: While the user is ALWAYS allowed to display the current value of any tweak parameter, the
user is limited to changing (using Edit mode) only “unprotected” tweak values. These unprotected
tweak values include areas of the Analog Calibration Table (tweak numbers 96-191), the Leakage
Table (tweak numbers 10-89), and some user-changeable tweak values in the range of tweak
numbers 90-95. All other tweak values (currently above tweak number 192) are considered
“protected” and are only changeable with special authorization from a factory engineer.
A “change-immediate” mode is also provided. In this mode, twisting the selector knob will change
the value of the parameter IMMEDIATELY, without pressing the “YES” switch to store the
highlighted value.
To enter “change-immediate” mode, press and hold the “YES” switch while momentarily pushing
the selector button. Note that because the value is changed immediately while twisting the
selector knob, pressing “NO” (abort change) has the same affect as pressing “YES” (accept
change). This feature is useful for changing some system parameters (such as PWM duty cycle or
GATE switch valve) while simultaneously observing their effect. Pressing the “LAMP TEST” switch
while in “change-immediate” mode will ZERO the value being edited.
To exit tweak display mode, press the “NO” switch.
Programmer note: Tweak position zero, in addition to the values of 1 and 2, may also contain
either a value of 9 (byte mode) or 10 (word mode). This will cause the tweak values to be
displayed in hexadecimal format instead of decimal. If this value is set to 4, tweak values will be
displayed in floating point format. Pressing “LAMP TEST” will toggle between byte and word mode.
Pressing “RUN PUMP” will toggle between decimal and hex format. Switching from “AUTO” to
“TIMER” will change to floating point display. Switching back to “AUTO” will display in hex (either
word or byte) mode.
See Trotter Controls document ER-0074 for details on various system operation parameters
(“tweaks”) and adjustment procedures.

FRDS Menu Tree
Below is a diagram of the FRDS menu system.
FRDS MENU TREE (Revised 04/08/2010)
Notes: [X]
1. HIGHLIGHT AN ITEM THEN PUSH SELECTOR KNOB TO ENTER SUBMENU
MAIN AUTO/TIMER 2. YES SW CAN BE USED FOR ACTIVATING OUTPUTS
DISPLAY NO SWITCH CAN BE USED FOR DEACTIVATING OUTPUTS
3. SELECTOR KNOB WILL EXIT THIS SUBMENU
4. NO SWITCH WILL EXIT THIS SUBMENU
YES/FOAM NO/MENU
PRESS SELECTOR KNOB
SW SW
MAIN MENU
FOAM INJECT
MAINT
CONFIG
SYSTEST
FUEL FERRY TWEAK PARAMETERS [4]
AIRCRAFT ERROR HISTORY DIGITAL INPUTS [3]
LEARN DIGITAL INPUT MAP [3]
HARDWARE DIGITAL OUTPUTS [2][3]
PILOT (NO DOORS)
PILOT (ALL) DIGITAL OUTPUT MAP [3]
ANALOG INPUTS [3] PHOTO
AUTO SALVO
ANALOG CALIBRATE [3] ACCEL ONE
MAN SALVO
ERR MSG INDEX/COUNTS[3] ACCEL TWO
MAINT SYSTEST
CLEAR ERRORS GATE ANGLE
CLEAR ERR COUNTS HOPPER
CLEAR ERR HISTORY HYD PRES
PRESS SEL. KNOB TO SYSTEM RESET [4] FOAM GAL

CLEAR ERRORS BATT + 24 V
SAVE MEMORY [4] BOTH
READ EEPROM [4] DERIVED G *
EXT *UNABLE TO BE
COMPARE RAM/EE [4] PANEL TEMP * CALIBRATED
INT
VERSION LOGO/VERSION [4]
LEAKAGE TABLE [4] EXT (EXTERNAL)
YES INT (INTERNAL)

ACTIVE INT (ANALOG CAL)
DATE/TIME YES
EXT (LEAKAGE)
FACTORY
INT (LEAKAGE) BACK UP
YES
EXT (ANALOG CAL) BACKUP
AIRCRAFT
CAL/LEAK
SIGNATURES
YES
MAIN DISPLAY
Figure 4 ~ FRDS menu tree

Error Overview
A detailed description of the error codes, their meaning, and possible error resolution actions are
presented in Trotter Controls Engineering Report 0075.
An abbreviated description of the types of errors that can be detected is presented below.
The GENII FRDS system has comprehensive built in diagnostics to detect the following problems:
Broken wires
Burned out valve coil
Blown fuse
Stuck hydraulic valve
Faulty Pressure Switch
Faulty Pressure Sensor
Faulty Microprocessor Output
Faulty Relay
Faulty pump
Other hardware faults
System errors
Some errors are checked anytime power is applied to the system and the operation mode is AUTO
or TIMER. These error conditions are checked passively (meaning that no valve or control action is
required for the test). Passive errors are detected during Auto and Timer mode operation of the
FRDS when the HYD PWR switch is on. Some passive errors can only be detected when the HYD
PWR switch AND the ARMED switches are on.
Testing for other error conditions requiring that a valve or other output be turned on is performed
during the Pilot Assisted Test or Maintenance Tests (SysTest). These SysTest errors are detected
during the Pilot Assisted test or the Maintenance Test. If a failure is detected during the SysTest
diagnostics, a persistent error code 021 or 105 is saved (See System Test Persistent Errors on
Page 30).
System errors have to do with the operating software and hardware internal to the CPU chip. These
errors should not normally occur.
A brief description of the types of faults and the resulting system status is shown in the following
sections.
Detected errors will affect the operation of the system. A message will be displayed showing the
effect of detected errors on system operation.
Please note, errors 112, 113 and 114 will be accompanied by the primary error causing
one of the following,
Reduced Accuracy
Error Code Displayed: 112_Accuracy Loss

This state indicates that the system has full redundancy but the amount of fluid delivered may not
be accurate.

The pilot should be aware that the system may yield inaccurate delivery results (i.e. flow rate or
delivered gallons not accurate) when this state is displayed and fly accordingly. The AUTO armed
light flashes and is not steady on when this state is detected.
Typically, this is caused by the hydraulic pressure being too low to operate the doors quickly.
• This indicates that the control system is operational but the accuracy of the delivery has
been compromised.
• For example, the hydraulic pressure is low which may cause the gates to operate slowly
causing more or less water to be dumped.
Reduced Redundancy (AUTO/TIMER mode only)
Error Code Displayed: 114_Redundancy Loss

This state indicates that the system may have a problem with one or more the redundant SALVO
systems or hydraulic valve. This can be caused by any fault detected in the primary system,
backup electro-mechanical system, or backup supervisor system.
The pilot should be aware that the system might yield inaccurate delivery results or not open as
expected when this state is displayed and fly accordingly. The AUTO armed light flashes and is not
steady on when this state is detected.
• This error indicates that one or more of the backup dump control systems has been
compromised and may be inoperable.
• For example the Auto Salvo system (uP) and/or the electro-mechanical Salvo system, may
be inoperable
Note that when the system is operated in manual mode, there is no system redundancy.
Reduced Accuracy & Redundancy (AUTO/TIMER mode only)
Error Code Displayed: 113_Accur+Redun Loss

This indicates that errors that would cause a combination of both accuracy and redundancy loss
have been detected.
The pilot should be aware that the doors may not open when this state is displayed and fly
accordingly. The AUTO armed light flashes and is not steady on when this state is detected.
Note that when the system is operated in manual mode, there is no system redundancy.
Clearing Pump Errors

When the system is operated in AUTO or TIMER mode, the system can detect a number of errors
with the pump. When an error is detected, the hydraulic pump is disabled to prevent possible
damage to the pump.
Pump errors can be cleared by pressing the RUN PUMP switch. Note that the pump can be forced
to operate in all modes by holding the RUN PUMP switch down.

Caution: Holding the RUN PUMP switch down continuously will cause the pump to build pressure
until the pump’s mechanical pressure relief valve is activated. This pressure is in excess of the
system’s normal operating pressure.
Caution: The system cannot disable pump operation when operated in the MAN mode. Please
verify that adequate oil is present in the system before operating the system in MAN mode. The
pilot should monitor the PUMP ON LED on the pilot interface to make sure that the pump is not
operated continuously due to some fault condition.
Setting System Preferences

The pilot is able to adjust the default parameter settings for AUTO and TIMER modes of operation.
To set the power up defaults for AUTO and TIMER modes, do the following:
1. Power up the unit.

2. Set the mode switch to AUTO
3. Adjust the coverage and gallons to dump settings as desired
4. Set the mode switch to TIMER
5. Adjust the timer settings as desired
6. Press the NO/MENU switch to access the main menu
7. Select MAINT => SAVE MEMORY => BOTH
The settings for AUTO and TIMER set in steps 3 and 5 above are now the new default settings that are active
when power is applied to the system.
Maintenance
Trotter Controls Engineering Report 0077 is a detailed preventative maintenance document for the
system. Please refer to this document for details on the recommended preventative maintenance
for the GENII FRDS unit.
There are various fuses and relays in the system that are user-replaceable items if required. These
fuses are located in the relay enclosure located on the RH side of the aircraft behind the baggage
compartment.
Fuse, Relay, & Status LED Location and Function

The GEN II FRDS unit incorporates protection for all the wiring on the aircraft per applicable FAA
regulations and Air Tractor standard design criteria.

Figure 5 ~ Relay enclosure located on the RH side of the fuselage behind the baggage
compartment.
Fuses used to limit the maximum current possible are located inside the relay enclosure and are
mounted to the various printed circuit boards mounted in the enclosure. These fuses can be
replaced by the user if required.
The various relays used to control the electro-mechanical system are also included in the relay
enclosure and are mounted on the circuit board. These relays are socket mounted and can be
replaced by the user if necessary.
The circuit boards located inside the relay enclosure also have various LED’s on them to indicate
the status of fuses, relays, outputs, and other items.
The function and locations of relay, fuses, and LED’s are shown in the following tables and pages
for reference.

Table 6 ~ Fuse, Led, and Relay placement for relay enclosure main circuit board
assembly 5950-0008 REV D and Prior.

Table 7 ~ User replaceable fuses located inside the relay enclosure.
FUSE FUSE CIRCUIT PROTECTED
No. RATING
(AMPS)
[1]
FUSE SCHEDULE – I2C PCB 5950-0012
F1 2 I2C BUS POWER (I2C Board)
FUSE SCHEDULE – RELAY PCB 5950-0008
F1 3 SPARE2-REG
F2 10 GND – (Valve Common)
F3 3 EDUMP2
F4 3 EDUMP1
F5 3 BLEED-SOL
F6 3 RUN_PUMP
F7 3 VALVE3-CLOSE
F8 3 VALVE3-OPEN
F9 3 VALVE2-CLOSE
F10 3 VALVE2-OPEN
F11 3 VALVE1-CLOSE
F12 3 VALVE1-OPEN
F13 5 VBUS2, V1 & V2 VALVES (open & close)
F14 5 VBUS1 (µP AUTO SALVO VOLTAGE SELECT)
F15 10 +V BATT SUPPLY IN (VBAT-IN)
F16 10 +V BATT SUPPLY IN 2 (V+)
F17 5 VBUS4, RUN_PUMP, SPR1, SPR2, BLEED AND
EDUMP VALVES
F18 2 VBUS3, V3 VALVES (open & close)
F19 2 SPARE +28V TO CN2
F20 2 HOME-PRX1
F20 2 HOME-PRX2
F20 2 HYD_SW
F20 2 FOAM_LVL
F20 2 HYD_PRESS
F20 2 SPARE-IN1
F20 2 +V – (SW / SENSOR SUPPLY COMMON)
F21 2 EM_VALVE_POWER & HYD POWER – ARMED
F22 5 SPARE1- OUTPUT (not regulated)
F23 5 EM_V+_SW_SUPPLY, VREG 5, 6 & 7
F24 2 +V_EM_AUTO_SALVO
F25 N/A Jumper installed
F26 N/A Jumper Installed
F27 N/A Jumper Installed
F28 .75 [7] VBUS4 (FACTORY REPLACE ONLY)
F29 .75 [7]VREG5 (FACTORY REPLACE ONLY)
NOTES: [x]
1. Pin / Fuse numbers correspond to termination points on PCB ASSY P/N 5950-0008 and
P/N 5950-0012 located inside the enclosure.
2. Connects Relay Box to MultiBox 16 point Multibox.

3. Port numbers are for a 16 point Multibox used to connect valves and sensors to the
system and are shown for reference only.
4. The +V supply for the 16 point Multibox is supplied via pin 19 of connector CN7. Fuse
20 protects this circuit in addition to the sensors and switches connected to pins 13 ~ 18
on CN7 (since the +V supply for all circuits is via Pin 19).
5. The sourcing outputs for valve control are individually fused at 3 amps.
6. The common ground for valve outputs is fused at 10 amps.
7. This fuse is only present on Rev E and after.

Table 8 ~ LED indicator legend for the relay enclosure main circuit board.
RELAY PCB 5950-0008 REV D and prior
“ON” WHEN THE FOLLOWING
SIGNAL NAME
LED CIRCUIT IS ENERGIZED. HYD
RELAY / FUSE (UP = MICROPROCESSOR)
No. POWER MUST BE ON AND SET TO
(UP = AUTO/TIMER)
AUTO.
LED1 SPARE – IN1 SPARE1
LED2 PRESSURE BELOW 2500 PSI (MAN) HYD_SW
LED3 DOORS CLOSED HOME-PRX2
K28, K30, K31,
LED5A Auto Salvo UP_AUTO_SALVO
K32, K34, K35
LED5B VALVE1 – OPEN UP-V1-OPEN
LED5C VALVE2 – OPEN UP-V2-OPEN
LED5D VALVE1 – CLOSE UP-V1-CLOSE
LED6A VALVE3 – OPEN UP-V3-OPEN
LED6B VALVE2 – CLOSE UP-V2-CLOSE
LED6C RUN PUMP UP-RUN_PUMP
LED6D VALVE3 – CLOSE UP-V3-CLOSE
LED7A SPARE2 UP-SPARE2
LED7B SPARE1 UP-SPARE1
LED7C EDUMP1 UP-EDUMP1
LED7D BLEED SOL UP-BLEED_SOL
LED8A EDUMP2 UP-EDUMP2
LED8B SP1 NOT USED
LED8C SP2 NOT USED
LED8D SP3 NOT USED
LED9A VREG 5 ON VREG5
LED9B VREG 6 ON VREG6
LED9C VREG 7 ON VREG7
LED9D TP7 / OPTO 2D TP7
K13, K14, K15,
LED27 MODE SW – MAN K16, K17, K18, I_EM_PWR1
K22, K23
LED28 HOME PROX 2 K19 HOME-PRX2
LED29 V3 CLOSE K20 I_EM-V3-CLOSE_COIL
LED30 RUN PUMP K21 EM-RUN-PUMP
LED43 EM VALVE POWER FUSE 21 EM_VALVE_PWR
LED44 EM POWER FUSE 23 EM_V+_SW_SUPPLY
LED45 EM AUTO SALVO POWER FUSE 24 V_EM_AUTO_SALVO
LED46 BATTERY SUPPLY POWER FUSE15 / K37 VBAT-IN
LED47 MAN SALVO COMPLETED CYCLE K29, K33, 36 EM_AUTO_SALVO_DN
HYD_PWR_SW_&ARMED-
LED48 ARM SWITCH K24
SW

Table 9 ~ Fuse, Led, and Relay placement for relay enclosure main circuit board
assembly 5950-0008 REV E.

Table 10 ~ LED indicator legend for the relay enclosure main circuit board.
RELAY PCB 5950-0008 REV E on
“ON” WHEN THE FOLLOWING CIRCUIT SIGNAL NAME
LED
IS ENERGIZED. HYD POWER MUST BE RELAY / FUSE (UP = MICROPROCESSOR)
No.
ON AND SET TO AUTO. (UP = AUTO/TIMER)
LED1 SPARE – IN1 SPARE1
LED2 PRESSURE BELOW 2500 PSI (MAN) HYD_SW
K28, K30, K31,
LD1 Auto Salvo UP_AUTO_SALVO
K32, K34, K35
LD2 VALVE1 – OPEN UP-V1-OPEN
LD3 VALVE1 – CLOSE UP-V1-CLOSE
LD5 VALVE2 – CLOSE UP-V2-CLOSE
LD7 VALVE 3 CLOSE UP-V3-CLOSE
LD8 RUN PUMP UP-RUN_PUMP
LD9 SPARE1 UP-SPARE1
LD10 SPARE2 UP-SPARE2
LD11 BLEED SOL UP-BLEED_SOL
LD12 EDUMP1 UP-EDUMP1
LD13 EDUMP 2 UP-EDUMP2
LD14 NOT DUMP SW NOT_DUMP_SW
LD15 DUMP SW DUMP_SW
LD16 EM V+ SW SUPPLY EM_V+_SW_SUPPLY
LD17 SSCL-HIGH (SCL-HIGH) SCL (I2C SCL HIGH)
LD18 SCL-LOW SCL (I2C SCL LOW)
LD19 SDA-LOW SDA (I2C SDA LOW)
LD20 VREG 5 ON VREG5
LD25 MON2 MON2-POWER (POWER OK)
LD26 EM-05 EM-05 (EM CIRCUIT OK)
LD27 EM-06 EM-06 (EM CIRCUIT OK)
LD28 SDA-HI SDA (I2C SDA HIGH)
K13, K14, K15,
LED27 MODE SW – MAN K16, K17, K18, I_EM_PWR1
K22, K23
LED28 HOME PROX 2 K19 HOME-PRX2
LED29 V3 CLOSE K20 I_EM-V3-CLOSE_COIL
LED30 RUN PUMP K21 EM-RUN-PUMP
LED43 EM VALVE POWER FUSE 21 EM_VALVE_PWR
LED44 EM POWER FUSE 23 EM_V+_SW_SUPPLY
LED45 EM AUTO SALVO POWER FUSE 24 V_EM_AUTO_SALVO
LED46 BATTERY SUPPLY POWER FUSE15 / K37 VBAT-IN

LED47 MAN SALVO COMPLETED CYCLE K29, K33, 36 EM_AUTO_SALVO_DN
LED48 ARM SWITCH K24 HYD_PWR_SW_&ARMED-SW
Table 11 ~ LED indicators on the power solenoid driver circuit board installed on the
5950-0008 relay circuit board assembly inside the relay enclosure.
POWER – SOLENOID DRIVER PCB – 5950-0027
LED “ON” WHEN THE FOLLOWING SIGNAL NAME
IC No.
No. CIRCUIT IS ENERGIZED. HYD
POWER MUST BE ON AND SET TO (+24V OUT EXCEPT
AUTO. AS NOTED)
LD1 VREG9 {3} IC1 (+15V) VREG9

LD2 VREG8 {3} IC2(+5V) VREG8
LD3 VREG5 {4} IC3 VREG5
LD6 EDUMP2 {2} IC6 EDUMP2
LD7 EDUMP1 {2} IC7 EDUMP1
LD8 BLEED {2} IC8 BLEED
LD9 SPARE2 {2} IC9 SPARE2
LD10 SPARE1 {2} IC10 SPARE1
LD11 RUN PUMP {2} IC11 RUN_PUMP
LD12 V1 OPEN {2} IC12 V1-OPEN
LD13 V1 CLOSE {2} IC13 V1-CLOSE
LD15 V2 CLOSE {2} IC15 V2-CLOSE
LD17 V3 CLOSE {2} IC 17 V3-CLOSE
Notes: {x}
1. All drivers on this circuit board are short circuit protected.
2. Maximum current output for each driver channel IC is 3 amps, voltage is internally
regulated to +24V maximum when driver is on.
3. Maximum current output for each linear voltage regulator IC is 1 amp
4. Maximum current output for switching voltage regulators is 3 amps
Preventative Maintenance Schedule

The GEN II FRDS unit has been designed and tested to provide years of trouble free operation.
However, as with any aircraft system, some preventative maintenance is required to ensure
continued airworthiness and reliable operation.
Please refer to Trotter Controls Engineering Report 0077 for a comprehensive list of the
recommended preventative maintenance items.

Calibration & Setup
The GEN II FRDS unit has been designed for ease of setup and maintenance. The items required
for a qualified installer to calibrate and commission a new system are detailed below.
Install the electrical and hydraulic system and fill the reservoir with Dexron III oil per
applicable drawings and installation instructions – Refer to Air Tractor Service Letter 273
Flush the hydraulic system – Refer to Trotter Controls Document# PS-0033
Calibrate the system sensors – Refer to Trotter Controls Document#PS-0031
Calibrate the leakage factors for the hopper – Refer to Trotter Controls Document# PS-0032
Perform system diagnostics – Refer to Trotter Controls Document#TS-0005
Memory Management
The GEN II FRDS Pilot Interface utilizes internal and external memory to maintain two copies of the
system operation parameters and calibration factors for redundancy.
If a new pilot interface is installed on the system, it is necessary to copy the calibration factors for
your aircraft from the existing interface to the replacement unit.
Please refer to Trotter Controls Document# PS-0035 for details on the following items:
Memory Configuration
o Memory types and organization
o Memory failure modes and built-in recovery
Moving Leakage Calibration from an old pilot interface to a replacement unit
o Method 1: Manually enter the leakage data
o Method 2:Replace the EEPROM Memory
Manually entering pilot analog calibration data from ICEBERG data
Resetting factory leakage calibration data
Resetting factory analog calibration data
Updating System Firmware

At the time of this manual revision, the latest version of the system software is Version 1.16.
Authorized personnel only should update the system firmware.
The firmware version is displayed on the first screen displayed when the pilot interface is first
powered on. It can also be viewed by selecting “Logo/Version” from the “Maint” menu.
Contact Trotter Controls if there is a need to upgrade the system software in the pilot interface.

Reference Documents
Manuals
9001-0012 ~ GEN II FRDS Operators Manual, Trotter Controls, Inc.
Technical Publications & Test Specifications

TP-1000 ~ Constant Flow Rate vs. Constant Gate Angle, Trotter Controls, Inc.
TP-1002 ~ GEN II FRDS System Description, Trotter Controls, Inc.
TS-0005 ~ GEN II FRDS Maintenance System Tests, Trotter Controls, Inc.
Engineering Reports
ER-0074 ~ GEN II FRDS System Operation Parameters, Trotter Controls, Inc.
ER-0075 ~ GEN II FRDS System Error Codes and Resolution, Trotter Controls, Inc.
ER-0077 ~ Preventative Maintenance Schedule, Trotter Controls, Inc.
Process Specifications
PS-0030 ~ GEN II FRDS– Pressure Relief Valve Adjustment, Trotter Controls, Inc.
PS-0031 ~ Hopper Contents and Gatebox Sensor Adjustment, Trotter Controls, Inc.
PS-0032 ~ Calibration Dumping Matrix, Trotter Controls, Inc.
PS-0033 ~ Hydraulic Flushing Procedure, Trotter Controls, Inc.
PS-0035 ~ GEN II FRDS– Memory Management, Trotter Controls, Inc.
Product Datasheets
DS-0001 Datasheet ~ Pilot Interface (VFD) FRDS GENII, Trotter Controls, Inc.
DS-0002 Datasheet ~ Relay Enclosure FRDS GENII, Trotter Controls, Inc.
DS-0003 Datasheet ~ Side Loader Gage (VFD) FRDS GENII, Trotter Controls, Inc.
DS-0015 Datasheet ~ Side Loader Gage (LCD) FRDS GENII, Trotter Controls, Inc.
DS-0023 Datasheet ~ Pilot Interface (LCD) FRDS GENII, Trotter Controls, Inc.

Drawings
51625 SH.12 & 13 ~ Instrument Installation – Upper Panel (802F), Snow Engineering Co.
52650 SH.1 ~ Instrument Installation – Upper Panel (1002F), Snow Engineering Co.
60513 ~ Assy – Gatebox Electrical, Snow Engineering Co.
60441 SH.10 ~ Control System Wiring Schematic (802F), Snow Engineering Co.
60441 SH.21 ~ Control System Wiring Schematic (1002F), Snow Engineering Co.
61566 SH.1 ~ Installation - Relay Box – FRDS (1002F), Snow Engineering Co.
61566 SH.2 ~ Installation - Relay Box – FRDS (802F), Snow Engineering Co.
61567 SH.1 ~ Installation - Multibox – FRDS (1002F), Snow Engineering Co.
61567 SH.2 ~ Installation - Multibox – FRDS (802F), Snow Engineering Co.
61572 SH.1 ~ Assy - Relay Box – FRDS (802F & 1002F), Snow Engineering Co.
61574 ~ Cable Assy. – Valve to Multibox, Snow Engineering Co.
61587 ~ Pilot Interface – GEN II FRDS, Snow Engineering Co.
80442 SH.4 ~ Float Installation – Hopper (802F), Snow Engineering Co.
80493 SH.4 ~ Assy - Gatebox Actuator, Snow Engineering Co.
80504 SH.10 ~ Hydraulic Schematic (802F), Snow Engineering Co.
80504 SH.21 ~ Hydraulic Schematic (1002F), Snow Engineering Co.
80577 SH.13 & 14 ~ Hydraulic System Installation (802F), Snow Engineering Co.
80577 SH.21 & 22 ~ Hydraulic System Installation (1002F), Snow Engineering Co.
80628 SH.2 ~ Installation – Hopper Fill Gauge (1002F), Snow Engineering Co.
80628 SH.3 ~ Installation – Hopper Fill Gauge (802F), Snow Engineering Co.
81424, SH.2 ~ Installation-Hydraulic Manifold-802, Snow Engineering Co.
81759 ~ Fitting Assy, Hydraulic Tank, Snow Engineering Co.
83056 SH.2 ~ Installation – Gatebox Actuator (Sensor Assy) (1002F) , Snow Engineering Co.
83118 ~ Float Installation – Hopper (1002F), Snow Engineering Co.
83222 SH.1 ~ Hydraulic Manifold Assy Fire Gate (802F), Snow Engineering Co.
83222 SH.21 ~ Hydraulic Manifold Assy Fire Gate (1002F), Snow Engineering Co.

83224 ~ Assy, Hydraulic Pump, Snow Engineering Co.
83230 ~ Filter Assy, Hydraulic System, Snow Engineering Co.


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GENII FRDS Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual

Trotter Controls, Inc.

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This document includes maintenance, troubleshooting, and other information in addition to

GEN II FRDS Features

Accurate and dependable coverage delivery

Highly reliable specific purpose control system – Reliability

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Redundant Systems to Insure Door Opening

Hydraulic system refinements

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Trotter Controls Document# TP-1000 (included in the reference materials) provides

Constant Gate Angle Delivery Systems

the flow rate produced by the system 2.50

vary during the delivery process. 0.00

Typically one timer is used to control

Constant Flow Rate Delivery Systems

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CONSTANT FLOW = MAXIMUM GROUND LINE PER GALLON OF RETARDANT

The GEN II FRDS is comprised of the basic primary elements:

The reader is encouraged to refer to Trotter Controls Document#TP-1002 for a

The GEN II FRDS Operator’s Manual (Trotter Controls Document #9001-0012)

An overview of the system is shown in Figure 1.

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Automatic Mode (AUTO) – In this mode, the microprocessor controlled primary

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Power Armed Mode System State / Mode

€ Electro-Mechanical Auto Salvo Active Only

Pilot Interface Details

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Auto Mode Operation

Switch Functions in AUTO/TIMER Mode

Table 2 ~ Pilot interface switch functions when in AUTO/Timer mode.

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Dual Armed Light Functionality (AUTO/TIMER Modes)

While performing a dump in AUTO mode:

Software version 2.01 and prior:

Software version 2.02 and newer:

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Timer mode operation is summarized below:

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LAMP TEST switch

RUN PUMP switch

Special Modes of Operation (AUTO/TIMER)

Fuel Ferry Mode

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From the main AUTO or TIMER display press

Pilot Interface “Mirror” mode

To disable mirror mode functionality, set the value of

Refer to Trotter Controls Engineering Report 0074 for

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De-activating Mirror Mode

Brightness Adjust mode

Press the "FOAM/YES" from the main AUTO or TIMER screen.

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