Activision MFSM User manual

©1986 Activision, Inc.
Part Number G-943-35A
CIA-M-22543/B
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCHING MATRIX
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Table Of Contents
Page #
Section 1 . General Information
1.1
Intr<xluction
1-1
1.2
Equipment Description
1-1
1.2.1
Power Supply
1-1
1.2.2
Phnordman Video Matrix
1-3
1.2.3
Long-Range Transceiver
1-3
1.2.4
Short-Range Transceiver
1-3
1.2.5
Interfaces
1-4
1.3
Relationship OfUnits
1-4
Section 2 . Functional Description
2.1
Introduction
2-1
2.2
System Control
2-1
2.3
Site Monitor Function
2-1
2.4
VTR And Bypass Function
2-3
2.5
Telemetry Guidance System
2-3
2.6
Mobile Remote Unit
2-4
2.7
Camera
2-4
Section 3 . Controls And Connectors
3.1
General
3-1
3.2
Controls
3-1
3.2.1
Keypad Control Panels
3-1
3.2.2
Display Controls
3-1
3.3
Backpanel Connectors
3-6
3.3.1
Video Inputs/Outputs
3-6
3.3.2
Audio Inputs/Outputs
3-6
3.3.3
Data Acquisition Connectors
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Section 4 - Operating Procedures
4.1
General
4-1
4.2 Turn-On Procedures
4-1
4.3 Basic Programming Rules
4-1
4.3.1 Selecting Display 4-2
4.3.2 Adjusting Vertical Hold 4-2
4.4 Operating Modes 4-3
4.4.1 Monitoring 4-3
4.4.2 Video Tape Recorder
Operation 4-4
4.4.3 Bypass 4-5
4.4.4 TGS and MRU Modes 4-6
4.5 Secrecy Warning 4-7
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List Of Figures
Page #
Figure 1-1. MFSM General View 1- 2
Figure 1-2. Overall System Configuration
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Figure 2-1. Functional Block Diagram 2-2
Figure 3-1&3-2. Overall MFSM View 3-2
Figure 3-3. Keypad Control Panel 3-3
Figure 3-4. Phnordman Video Matrix
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Figure 4-1.
TGS Screen 4-8
List Of Tables
Table 3-1. Keypad Control Elements 3-4
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SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCfION
Thisdocumentdescribes the operationalaspects of theMulti-
Function Switching Matrix (MFSM). See the companion
MaintenanceManual- Volume 2, Part#CIA-M-22544/B for
detailed maintenence and troubleshooting information. This
document, MFSM Operator's
Manual- Volume 1, presents
General Information, Functional Description, Controls and
Connectors, and Operating Procedures for the MFSM.
Installation procedures are covered in aseparatepublication,
MFSM "Mark 5" Unpacking and Installation -Volume 3(a
security clearance
of Alpha III, or better is needed to gain
access to the installation document).
1.2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The MFSM is housed in aruggedized metal casing which is
designed for optimal operation in adverse environmental
conditions. See Figure
1-1 for ageneral view illustration of
the MFSM. It features asophisticated power supply,
Phnordman video matrix, transceivers, asolid-state video
recorder, telemetry guidance capabilities, and switching!
interface circuits.
1.2.1 Power Supply
Power is supplied by special transformers and adaptors that
automatically adjust to voltages utilized at alocal site.
Because the MFSM is principally used in clandestine
operations, its transformer circuitry also detects and masks
power line analyzer device signals, rendering its presence
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and location electronically invisible to voltage security
probes. Nickel cadmium battery packs are provided for
autonomous operation.
1.2.2 Phnordman Video Matrix
APhnordman video matrix, consisting of four monitors can
display anyone
of the following systemfunctions: target site
security monitors, video tape, telemetry guidance display,
and site surveillance cameras.
1.2.3 Long-Range Transceiver
Abuilt-in long-range transceiver transmits and receives
encoded signals via asecured satellite uplink system
(satellites are in geosynchronous orbit). Highly advanced
Adaptive Differential Pulse Coded Modulation (ADPCM)
circuitryis used to provide nearreal-time manipulation
of the
MFSM subsystems. When coupled with the satellite uplink,
the MFSM can be placed anywhere on the earth, and can be
controlled from any location. Transmission delays are
typically on the order
of 10.77 ~secs, due to average
atmospheric propagation factors.
1.2.4 Short-Range Transceiver
Another transceiver is used to control avariety of remote
equipment from the MFSM. This transceiver, which is part
of the on-board Telemetry Guidance System (TGS), features
provisions for an interactive synthetic aperture radar display
of objects within a 5 square mile radius of the unit. Mobile
Remote Units (MRUs), model numbers G-665 or better can
be operated, as well as most Subterranean Remote Units
(SRUs). See applicable documents for details on interface
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The MFSM has provisions for avariety of video, audio, and
digital interfaces (including GPIB and RS-232C). An
internal 68000 microprocessor is used to control all MFSM
subsystems, either by direct remote commands or by
programs, which can be transmitted and stored for future
use. Once the MFSM is installed at aremote site, it can be
configured to intercept, process, and emulate significant
aspects of that site's command and control network. Video
systems can be monitored, controlled, and even bypassed
with the on-board Video Tape Recorder (VTR). Data buses
can be accessed to provide monitoring and control of digital
systems. Automatic error detection and encryption circuitry
assures accurate, undetected operation.
1.3 RELATIONSHIP OF UNITS
Your
Computer
CIA
Central
Hidden MRUs
MFSM
Complex Site Video
Control Panel
Figure 1-2 shows all elements of the overall system
configuration and the operating environment of the MFSM.
The MFSM is installed at aremote site to monitor its
transmissions and control telemetrically guided devices.
Uplink to asecured satellite system transfers data to and
from the MFSM to acentral processing system, which can
be accessed through authorized computers or terminals.
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SECTION 2
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
2.1 INTRODUCTION
This section describes only the functional aspects of the
MFSM. Refer to Maintenance Manual -Volume II for the
accompanying Section 3 - Theory
Of Operation. Figure 2-1
presents an overall functional block diagram
of the MFSM
major subsystems. Bold numbers in the following text
correspond to the circled numbers in Figure 2-1.
2.2 SYSTEM CONTROL
The SELCT pushbutton, 1, is part of the System Control
circuit (not shown). The pushbutton operates aswitch
which selects one
of four display screens. The screen
selected is active for programming until the SELCT
pushbutton is pressed again. Only one monitor may be
selected for programming at any time. Then the next screen
in aleft-to-right and top-to-bottom sequence is activated.
The VHOLD pushbutton, 10 ,allows vertical synch
of an
active screen to be corrected.
2.3 SITE MONITOR FUNCTION
The MFSM is patched into the target site's security system.
The MON pushbutton, 2, allows aremote operator
to view
what the site monitor operators see
as they scan their
system. Because most installations utilize adual monitor
system, the MFSM monitor circuits can be switched
between two separate signals, 3, by either pressing the
MON pushbutton again or pressing the +/- pushbutton
while in the monitor mode.
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2.4 VTR AND BYPASS FUNCTION
Surveillance camera video signals can be overidden with
images from theMFSM Video Tape Recorder subsystem. A
bypass switch, 4, allows the target site's currently active
surveillance camera signal to be substituted with arecorded
video signal. The Video Tape Recorder is activated with the
VTR pushbutton,S. The VTR is actually asolid-state
device which digitizes video signals on up to 38 separate
channels and stores them in avirtual memory. The internal
bubble memory has a 5 gigabyte capacity which is refreshed
every 24 hours. Operation is identical to that of an analog
VTR, and the controls associated with the subsystem are
also similar.
2.5 TELEMETRY GUIDANCE SYSTEM
The Telemetry Guidance System, 7 , functions as follows:
1) it provides apassive synthetic aperture radar display of all
objects within an immediate range of 5square miles, and 2)
it integrates outputs from amotion detector, the target site
digital traffic, and feedback from MRUs. Thus on one
monitor aremote operator can simultaneously view afloor
plan rendering of the target site, the present location of an
MRU, the motion of site security personnel, and a
representation of which surveillance cameras are active
within the display parameters. Although the maximum
range of the TGS is 5square miles, it displays an immediate
range of only 200 square yards at atime. The TGS is
automatically linked to the movement of any active MRU,
which then causes the display to be scrolled in accordance
with the MRU location.
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2.6 MOBILE REMOTE UNIT
MRUs can be activated by pressing the MRU pushbutton,
8, or any of the motion control pushbuttons. It is
recommended that the TGS is used in conjunction with this
operation, since MRU models compatible with most MFSM
models do not presently feature an internal camera.
2.7 CAMERA
The output of target site surveillance cameras can be
~dividually ~~~w~~. Pressing the CAM pushbutton,9,
mtercepts the live camera for the corresponding channel
selected.
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CONTROLS
AND CONNECTORS
3.1 GENERAL
In this section the location and function of all controls,
indicators, displays, and connectors are identified. Note that
this portion
of the manual does not provide details on theory
oroperation
of the elements identified. See Section 4 of this
manual for operating procedures.
3.2 CONTROLS
Refer to Figures 3-1 and 3-2 for an overall view of the
MFSM. The major elements
of the device are the keypad
control panels, the four raster scan display screens, and
backpanelconnectors.
3.2.1 Keypad Control Panels
Figure 3-3 provides an illustration of two configurations of
the keypadcontrol panel. Differentkeypad arrangements are
used, depending on the MFSM model number and the
operator's interfacing computer. They are divided into two
major groups: system control and VTR control. Table 3-1
describes the elements shown in Figure 3-3.
3.2.2 Display Controls
Display controls are shown in Figure 3-4. Operating
procedures andinterpretation
of these displays are detailedin
Section 4.
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Figure 3-3. Keypad Control Panels
Figure 3-4.
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TABLE 3-1. Keypad Control Panel Elements
Item
Nomen-
No. cIature Description
1SELCT Used to select screens for activation.
Selection occurs in aleft-to-right,
top-to-bottom, sequence.
2VHOLD Vertical hold adjust mode switch.
3 CAM
Selects "live" camera for viewing.
4 MON Gains access to target site internal
closed-circuit security monitors.
Two
circuits are available for viewing:
MON Aand MON B.
5VTR Activates the Video Tape Recorder.
6TGS Activates the Telemetry Guidance
System display on the screen selected.
7+Increments channels when in
CAM
and VTR modes. Toggles between site
security monitor circuits when in MON
mode. Adjusts vertical hold
on some
models.
8-Decrements channels when in
CAM
and VTR modes. Toggles between site
security monitor circuits when in MON
mode. Adjusts vertical hold
on some
models.
9BYP Toggles
VTR bypass of site monitor
channel.
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TABLE 3-1.
Keypad Control Panel Elements
10
MRU
Activates Mobile Remote Unit (MRU).
Only one
MRU can be active at any
time.
11 «Rewinds VTR tape.
12 STOP Stops VTR tape. Causes screen to
show blank until the tape is
played
Indicated by highlight on pushbutton.
13
PLAY Starts VTR tape. Function activation
is indicated by highlight on pushbut-
ton.
14 PAUSE Pauses VTR tape. Function activation
is indicated by flashing highlight on
pushbutton. PLAY must be pressed
again to restart tape.
15
»Advances the VTR tape.
16 LUsed in conjunction with
MRU mode.
Causes MRU to turn left.
17 FUsed in conjunction with
MRU mode.
Causes MRU to move forward.
18
BUsed in conjunction with
MRU mode.
Causes MRU to move backwards.
19 RUsed in conjunction with
MRU mode.
Causes MRU to turn right.
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3.3 BACKP ANEL CONNECTORS
Backpanel connectors are hardwired on site. All cables and
connectors tenninate in special adaptors that interface with
the target site tenninals. Figure 3-5 shows connectors
on
the backpanel of the MFSM.
3.3.1 Video Inputs/Outputs
~amera inputs are taken directly from taps of aremote site's
vIdeo control center.
Up to 38 channels are provided. The
MFSM solid-state recorder bypass output connectors
(labelled
MON OUTPUTS) are patchedbackinto the remote
site swi.tching unit. Bias and phasing mismatches are
automatically compensated for. Asynch signal from the
MFSM control microprocessor is included with every VTR
output to allow for precise synchronization with the target
system's timing devices.
3.3.2 Audio Inputs/Outputs
Alt~ou&h the BNC connect?rs for.monitor inputs also carry
audIO ~lgnals, the MFS~ IS eqUlpped with 10 RCA-type
stere? mput and output Jacks. These are used for ancillary
buggmg purposes. These jacks can also be interfaced with
the Digital Audio Synthesizing Unit (DASU), Part #CIA-
UY ~-007/9~ for special highly sophisticated jamming and
audio alteration purposes.
3.3.3 Data Acquisition Connectors
GPffi and RS-232C connectors form the lower part of the
backplane panel.
The target site's digital traffic is routed
through t.hese connectors. In addition, serial-to-parallel
probes, SIgnature analyzers, serial interface probes trace
modules, remote control devices, etc. can be
conne~ted to
theseports. Seethecompanion
MFSM Maintenance Manual-
Volume 2for details on connectors.
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4.1 GENERAL
This section describes detailed operating procedures for the
following modes
of MFSM operation:
•Monitoring
•VTR
•Bypass
•TGS
andMRU
Operating procedures for menus and displays used to control
parameters are presented in this section. Initial tum-on
procedures, basic programming rules, and operating modes
are discussed, respectively.
4.2 TURN-ON PROCEDURES
Gaining access to the MFSM from an unauthorized
microcomputer terminal is virtually impossible. Uplinks are
possibleonly when originated from central computercontrol
to offsite terminals.
4.3 BASIC PROGRAMMING RULES
Ahand shaped cursor is used to "press" the appropriate
pushbuttons
on the MFSM front panel. On microcomputers
configured with astandard joystick the cursor is positioned
with the control column, and the desired pushbutton is
activated by pressing the joystick switch (typically #1). On
micrQcomputers configured with amouse the cursor is
positioned by moving the mouse, and the desired
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pushbutton is activated by pressing the switch on top of the
mouse once.
When apushbutton has been pressed, the finger
of the
cursor changes to adown position, and the lettering on the
button is highlighted with color to indicate the active status.
Depending on the pushbutton pressed (and the function in
operation) the highlight may be momentary, it may continue
as long as the button is held down, or it may stay on until
the pushbutton is pressed asecond time.
4.3.1 Selecting Display
To select adisplay, press the SELCT pushbutton. The
channel indicator for the next display in aleft-to-right, top-
to-bottomorderwill immediately flash. The channel number
is changed by pressing the + or -pushbuttons.
4.3.2 Adjusting Vertical Hold
Sometimes the vertical hold must be adjusted on adisplay.
To do this, perform the following procedure:
1. Press the SELCT pushbutton to select the desired
display.
2. On systems equipped with ajoystick:
•Move the hand cursor
to the VHOLD
pushbutton.
•Press and hold the joystick control button.
•The
VHOLD is highlighted
•While still
pressin& the joystick control button,
move the column forward to control the rate
of
bottom-to-top vertical roll, and back to control
the rate
of top-to-bottom roll.
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3. On systems equipped with amouse:
•Press and hold the
VHOLD pushbutton.
•The
VHOLD is highlighted.
•Press the +or -button
to control the rate of
vertical roll.
•Press the
VHOLD pushbutton again.
4.4 OPERATING MODES
The MFSM Monitoring, VTR, Bypass, and TGSIMRU
functions provide extremely powerful and flexible
capabilities for sophisticated real-time remote covert
activities.
In the MON mode, an operator may view asite's
internal monitoring system. In CAM mode, the operator
may also view individual cameras independent
of it's
monitoring system. The VTR mode allows for playback
and analysis
of all the site's recorded activities. The BYP
mode enables
an operator to intercept an internal monitoring
system and substitute its current channel with ataped image
corresponding to the same channel. Finally, the
TGS and
MRU modes provide information concerning the relative
displacement and disposition
of hostile counterintelligence
forces, and allows command and control over friendly
intelligence elements. Successful use
of the MFSM,
therefore, depends on the ability
of the operator to
manipulate all the resources available to carry out the
desired mission.
4.4.1 Monitoring
Monitoring takes place in two modes: viewing of aremote
site internal video security monitoring circuits, and viewing
elements
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4.4.1.1 Viewing Security Monitors. To gain access
to internal security monitors, perfonn the following
procedure:
1. Select the desired display monitor on the MFSM.
2. Press the MON pushbutton.
3.
The default monitor circuit is "A".Verify that the
monitor status display indicates"SECURITY
MON
A(orB)".
4. To change the current monitor, press the MON
pushbutton.
5. Verify that the monitor status display indicates the
alternate monitor circuit.
4.4.1.2 Viewing Independent Cameras. Individual
surveillance cameras at the site can be isolated for viewing.
To view aseparate camera, the appropriate channel for that
camera must be activated. Perfonn the following procedure:
1. Selectthe desired display monitor on the MFSM.
2. Press the CAM pushbutton.
3. Verify that the monitor status display indicates
"LNE".
4. Press the +pushbutton to incrementchannels and
the •pushbutton to decrement channels.
4.4.2 Video Tape Recorder Operation
The Video Tape Recorder mode of operation is useful for
display and analysis
of pre-recorded activity. Recording is
continuously automatic,
so there are no provisions for
"recording" an independent event, as with astandard VTR.
When achannel is set for display, the taped material is
transferred from aspecial buffer.
When adisplay
on the MFSM has been selected and the
VTR pushbutton has been pressed, the VTR will then
function in amanner similar to normal analog devices. See
Section 3for
an explanation of pushbutton functions
associated with the VTR. The display status indicates
"TAPE" when the
VTR is active. To change the currenttape
channel number, press either the +
or· pushbutton.
The synch signal that is recorded with the original image is
automatically shownduring playback. Thatsignal is present
on the bottom part
of the screen as numbers that correspond
to the minute and second
of aone hour period. Shuttle
search is possible by pressing the PLAY pushbutton and
then pressing the »
or «buttons. Aspeeded image of
the recorded material will be shown, along with synch
numbers at the bottom.
4.4.3 Bypass
The bypass mode allows the recorded image from a VTR
channel to replace its corresponding surveillancecamera. To
perfonn amonitor bypass, do the following:
1. Use one of the MFSM displays to show the VTR
screen.
2. Select the VTR channel to be bypassed (using + or
•pushbutton).
3. If necessary, advance or rewind the VTR until the
time synch values match those shown on areal-time
display.
4. Press the PLAY button on the VTR.
5. Press BYP to bypass the surveillance camera signal
with tape.
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To disable the bypass, do the following:
1. Select MFSM display showing the bypassed
camera
2. Press the BYP pushbutton to return to nonnal V1R
function.
WA!R{NIING
SOME SECURITY SYSTEMS CAN DETECT
WHEN A SYNCHRONIZATION
ERROR HAS OCCURRED. BE ABSOLUTELY
CERTAIN THAT THE CORRECT
TIME SYNCH SIGNAL IS PRESENT ON THE
BYPASS CHANNEL.
4.4.4 TGS and MRU Modes
When the Telemetry Guidance System screen is present on
any of the MFSM displays, all pertinent information
regarding active cameras, site personnel placement,
navigational infonnation, and
MRU location is provided.
To display the TGS screen:
1. Select the desired display monitor on the MFSM.
2. Press the
TGS pushbutton.
3. Verify that the monitor status display indicates
"TGS -". The current direction
of the MRU
is shown in the space after the dash.
Since location
of an active MRU can also be shown relative
!o its ~urroundings, ~t is best to control the MRU in conjunct-
Ion
WIth the TGS display. Figure 4-1 explains the symbols
used on the TGS screen.
4.4.4.1
Controlling MRU Movement. To control an
MRU displayed on the TGS, perfonn the following
procedure:
1. On systems equipped with ajoystick:
a) Move the hand cursor to the
MRU pushbutton.
b) Press and release the joystick control button.
c) The
MRU button is highlighted.
d) Move the column forward to move the
MRU
forward, and back to move the MRU
backwards.
e) Move the column to the left to turn the
MRU to
the left, and to the right to turn the
MRU to the
right.
f) Note that the TGS status display indicates the
direction (EAST, WEST,
NORm, or SOUill)
the MRU is facing.·.
g) Centering the control column stops the
MRU in
its current position.
h) Press the
MRU button again to release the MRU
function.
i) Verify that the
MRU button is no longer
highlighted.
On systems equipped with amouse:
a) Press and hold the Fbutton to move the
MRU
forward, and the Bbutton to move the MRU
backwards.
b) Press and hold the Lbutton to turn the
MRU to
the left,
and the Rbutton to turn the
MRU to the right.
c) Note that the monitor status display indicates the
direction (EAST, WEST,
NORm, or SOUill)
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4.5 SECRECY WARNING
CIA-M-22543/B
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4, 1986
The content of this manual is of the highest "TOP
SECRET" classification. Do not r~move this document
from its locked fIles. Operatives with proper security
clearance will receive sealed copies.
It is unlawful to copy
this MFSM document onto magnetic tape or disk, or by any
optical, chemical, or mechanical means.
Site Security
Personnel
Active
Mon~ors
MMMM~=- MRU Heading
Figure 4-1. TGS Screen
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