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3 12.5 3 0 A b o r t Sequbnce O f f the Pad and Prior t o 41
3.12.5 4 . Tuwer Separation
Abort Sequence m e r Tower Segaration 42
3.13 Electrical Pover Supply System 44
3.13.1 Main Power Supply 44
3.13.2 Standby Power 44
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A.C.. Power System
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3.13 4.1 . Electrical Connections
Unbilical Connections 45
3.14 Communi cations Systems 49
3.14.1 Wo-way Voice Communications 49
3.14.1.1 A u d i o Center 50
3.14.2 Command Receivers and Decoders 50
3.14.3 Telemetry 50
3.14.3.1 Low Frequency Telemetry Transmitter 50
3.14.3.2 H i g h Frequency Telemetry Transmitter 51
3.14.3.3 Telemetry Power SupgAy 51
3.14.3.. 4 Telemetry Line N l t e r 51
3.14.4 Transponders and Beacons 51
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3.14.4.3.2 Rescue Voice Comunictations 52
3.14.5 C d cations Cont1-01-el 52
3.14.6 Antennas 52
3.. 14 6.1 C and S-Band Antenna System 52
, . 3.14.6.2 Biconical Antenna 53
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Multiplexer 8 53
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3.14 6.4 HF Rescue Antenna System 53
3 14.6.5 HF Mplexer 53
3.14.7 Coaxial Switches 53
3.14.8 C o a x i a l Cables and Connectors 54
3.15 Recording Equipment 55
3.1501 Cameras I
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3.15.2 Tape Recorder 56
3.15 02 1 Commutated Data Recording 56
3 15e 2 02 Playback Tape Recorder 56
3.15 3 Cosmic Ray Film Pack 57
3.15.4 Data Programmer 57
3.15.5 Sound and Vibration Measuring System 57
3.15.6 Voltage Controlled Subcarrier Oscillators 57
3.15.6.1 Compensating Oscillators 57
3.15.6.2 Mixer Amplifiers 57
3.16 Navigational Aids 59
3.16.1 Periscope 59
3.16.1.1 Periscope Controls 60
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NASA QUALIFICATION 66
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5.1 MAC TESTING 66
5.2.’ NASA TESTING 66
6.0 , ’ DEFINITIONS 66
APPENDIX
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1 General Arrangement 6
2 Atmospherib Properties 13
3 Reaction Control System 34
4 SeGuent i a l Schematic 43
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REQUIREMENTS
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MODEL Mercury Capsule
3.1 CHARACTEXISTICS
3.1.1.2 LAUNCH WEIGHT - The launch weight of the Mercury Capsule No. 2
s h a l l be attained by the addftion of b a l l a s t i n a manner such
t h a t t h e center of gravity i s l e a s t affected. Weight and c.g. location s h a l l
simulate manned o r b i t a l capsules t o the greatest extent practicable.
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CONSTRUCTION The capsule shall be a semimonocoque structure of R- 1
titanium construction consisting of a conical and a cylindrical
section. The conical section s h a l l consist of an unbeaded inner skin seam
welded t o a beaded outer skin with 24 equally spaced longitudinal stringers;
two bulkheads from the pressurized cabin area. The cylindrical section shall
have a single s k i n with 12 e w l y spaced stringers and i n t e r n a l shear webs
which support t h e parachutes. The capsule structure shall be protected from
heat, noise and micrometeorites by insulation and an outer covering of shingles
plus a beryllium heat sink which shall absorb heat during re-entry.
3-5.5 WINDOWS -
Two windows shall be provided i n t h e afterbody
conical section. Each window shall consist of an outer
window assembly, MAC No. 45-35025-1, and an inner window assembly, MAC
No. 45-35010-1. The outer window assembly shall be located i n t h e outer
capsule skin d i r e c t l y i n l i n e with the inner window assembly and s h a l l con-
t a i n (1)one pane of glass which s h a l l conform t o the curvature of the
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while remaining within acceptable f l u t t e r 'limits. Shingle material shall h:.
nene ' 41 on t h e antenna f a i r i n g and conical afterbody s e c t i c n and aluminum
on t h e c y l i n d r i c a l recovery compartment. Thermal leakage t o the inner
s t r u c t u r e shall be minimized by using i n s u l a t i o n between t h e outer m d i n n e r 1
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CREW STATION The crew s t a t i o n i n Capsule No. 2 s h a l l be pro-
vided w i t h t h e special instrumentation required f o r the mission
as defined i n Paragraph 1.1.1 herein. Equipment f o r astronaut support such
as the support couch, restraint system, hand controller, emergency handle,
food and water, waste handling, as w e l l as aeromedical sensing instrumentation,
s h a l l not be required i n this capsule. Instrument arrangement, warning
device controls and communication equipment s h a l l be e s s e n t i a l l y i d e n t i c a l to
equipment i n manned capsules i n order t o monitor t h e i r operation i n conditions
representative of those to be encountered i n the ultimate ( o r b i t a l ) mission.
3.8.1 Deleted
3.8.2 CONSOUS
3.8.2.2 RIGHT HAND CONSW - ?he right hand console, MAC No. 45-81002-1,
shall contain environmental control knobs f o r cabin temperature,
oxygen supply and i n t e r n a l c i r c u i t temperature. These s h a l l be preset i n the
open position p r i o r to launch.
3.8.3 INSTRUMENT PANEL - A main instrument panel assembly, MAC No. R-1
'45-81000-1, shall be provided i n this capsule. The instru-
ment panel shall be supported from the capsule structure a t FZ 135.00 by
a support f i t t i n g , MAC No. 45-32017-5, and by the periscope, MAC No.
45-86701-7 (see Paragraph 3.16.1). The instrument panel s h a l l extend
around both sides and the top edge of the periscope such that the scope
display s h a l l appear i n the lower center of the instrument display. This
i n s t a l l a t i o n shall provide an optical reference point which f a l l s a t the
intersection of Fz 135.59 and TY 5.780 s t a t i o n l i n e s . An adapter p l a t e
assembly, MAC No. 45-81039-1, shall be mounted on the lower l e f t hand
instrument panel f o r stowage of wiring i n s t a l l e d f o r the astronaut observer
camera, which s h a l l not be provided i n this capsule. The coolant quantity
indicator and i t s wiring shall be i n s t a l l e d i n the capsule, but the indi-
cator shall not provide any quantity indication.
3.8.4 -
INSTRUMENTATION AND DISPLAYS The instrument panel and left -1
console as described herein shall contain instruments f o r
indication of emergency, environment, vehicle and operational measurements.
Basic instrumentation, depicting transmitting and/or recording methods f o r
obtaining measurements defined below are as illustrated in Figure 6, Page
58. Instrumentation specified below shall be provided by the contractor,
except for the cosmic ray recorders which shall be furnished by NASA.
Humidity X
b Vehicle Measurements
Acceleration (see Fara-
graph 3.8.4.3) Long.Only X
Clock (see Faragraph
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PEUIel Recording Method
Indication (See F i b r e 6)
Voice Recording
d. S c i e n t i f i c Observations
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Recording (Green)
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LIGHTING Lighting f o r the cabin instruments and instrument
camera shall be a dual A.C. system u t i l i z i n g floodlights
located i n the pressurized area. 'Be cabin l i g h t s shall be turned "on1' o r
"off" by a switch located on t h e left-hand console. Two white flourescent
lamps, MAC No. 45-79738-1, each providing 4 w a t t s illumination, shall be
provided.
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STABILIZATION CONTROL SUBSYSTEM The stabilization control
subsystem shall consist of the automatic stabilization and
control system, the horizon scanners and the reaction control system. The
launch traJectory control and guidance shall be considered an integral part
of the launching missile system and shall not be the responsibility of the
capsule contractor.
The ASCS shall include rate gyros for sensing capsule rota-
tional rates and an attitude reference system consfsting of a vertical and
a directional gyro which (with inputs from the horizon scanners) shall sense
roll, pitch and yaw attitudes; and, a Oe05g longitudinal accelerometer for
initiation of the re-entry mode, Prior to launching, the vertical and
directional gyros (roll gimbal only) shall be torqued so as to erect the R-1
spin axes to any orientation desired relative to the launch trajectory.
During the final portion of the climb phase to tower separation, the verti-
cal gyro spin axis shall be erected to the horizon scanners. Following
tower separation, during the coast phase until retrograde assembly jettison,
the vertical gyro shall be slaved to the horizon scanners.
3.10.1.1 MODES OF OPERATION - The ASCS shall have four modes of auto-
matic operation. These shall be damper mode, orientation
mode, attitude-hold mode, and retrofire and re-entry mode.
3 .lo.1.2 -
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION The following general sequence of
operation shall be provided by the ASCS.
a. Rate damper operation in early abort cases.
b. Rate damping and orientation to desired attitude in
later aborts or in normal ballfstic missions.
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c. Orientation w i t h respect t o the l o c a l earth v e r t i c a l .
3.10.2 -
HORIZON SCANNER SYSTEM A horizon scanner system in accord-
ance with MAC Drawing No. 45-8n02 shall be provided for
send& roll and pitch a t t i t u d e reference f o r the ASCS. The horizon scanner
a system shall consist of two scanner u n i t s MAC No. 45-87702-3; one unit
aligned to the pitch axis, and one u n i t a l i p e d to the roll axis. The
scanner units shall be body mounted t o structure within the antenna fair-
ing sambly, and shall provide a 118 &wee conical scan of the horizon
t h r b u a a rotating prism located ahead of the scanner lens. The prism shall
rotate at a speed of approximately 30 revolutions per second. Each scanner
unit shU.1 receive A.C. power inputs through the capsule A.C. power system
and shaU supply d i r e c t current output signsls of the required polarity t o
provide the r o l l and/or p i t c h signals up t o .a maximum of 35 degrees f o r
torquing the a t t i t u d e gyros in the ASCS. Yaw sensing s h a l l be achieved
, t b @ torquing of v e r t i c a l and directional gyros of the ASCS by horizon
, scanner roll signal inputs. The scanners s h a l l be energized a t time-zero
U d shall function continwusly from tower separation when the ASCS v e r t i c a l
,/ a t t i t u d e gyro shell be slaved t o the scanners t o retrograde J e t t i s o n when
the scanners shall be de-energized. This'rhall amount to approximately 4
minutes operating time during the mission defined in Paragraph 1.1.1herein.
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REACTION CONTROL SYSTEM The reactiod control system i n
accordance with MAC Drawing No. 45-61700 (-11assembly per
Appendix I-C herein, Item 6 ) , shall consist of an a u t a r k i c control- system
and a portion of the m anw control system.,/ The reaction control system
shall provide control of the capsule in the rod, pitch and yaw aces. This
system shall be a pressure-fed, monopropeUant/catalyst bed tiesign, incorpo-
rattag right an@e f i r i n g exhaust nozzles, which shall produce thrust throw
decoPPposition of hybwgen peroxide (E*) -
Minimal t r a a s l a t i o n a l motions may
result upon epplicatlon of reaction control thrust.
b. Deleted R- 1
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Automatic sequencing of the retrograde operation
s h a l l be i n i t i a t e d b y a predetermined t r signal from the R-1
clock o r by a ground command signal via the command receivers and decoders
(see Paragraph 3e14,2) The i n i t i a t i n g signal from the clock s h a l l command
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POSIGRADE ROCKET SYSTEM A posigrade rocket system shall be
provided to a i d i n separation of the capsule and booster i n
both normal and abort missions. This system shall consist of three (3)
Atlantic Research Corporation solid propellant rockets, MAC No. 45-50701-3.
(See Appendix I-C, Item 1.2.) These rockets shall have a total vacuum
impulse of 475 pound seconds each providing an average thrust of 370 pounds
each f o r an action time of 1.35 seconds under the conditions specified i n
MAC Drawing No. 45-50701. Firing of the posigrade rockets shall produce a
separation velocity of 32 f e e t per second under the conditions specified i n R-1
MAC Drawing No. 45-50701. The posigrade rockets shall be symmetrically
mounted i n the retrograde rocket assembly housing between the retrograde
rockets. Posigrade rocket system i n i t i a t i o n shall be accomplished auto-
matically through a separation signal from the capsule-adapter ring separa-
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t i o n sensor after the capsule-adapter clamp ring explosive b o l t s f i r e .
(See Paragraph 3 12 5. )
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DESCRIPTION The escape system s h a l l consist of a pylon frame-
work supporting an escape rocket assembly, MAC No. 45-51002-303,
a pylon j e t t i s o n rocket MAC No. 45-51701-3, an aerodynamic spike, MAC No.
45-51017-1, and b a l l a s t assembly, MAC No. 45-51010-301. The pylon s h a l l be R -1
a tower structure consisting of 3 longitudinal members of tubular steel con-
s t r u c t i o n diagonally braced and shall incorporate an antenna cover assembly R -1
f o r shielding the antenna fairing. (See Paragraph 3.5.7.) The pylon s h a l l
be attached t o t h e capsule nose assembly by a clamp r i n g assembly consisting
of 3 segmented sections joined by 3 explosive tension bolts. Two explosive
b o l t s can be i n i t i a t e d e l e c t r i c a l l y f r o m either end by a dual e l e c t r i c a l
system. The t h i r d explosive bolt may be i n i t i a t e d e l e c t r i c a l l y from one
end only. I n i t i a t i o n of t h e explosive bolts f o r a clamp ring separation
shall be as described i n Paragraph 3.12.5. A 450 aerodynamic f a i r i n g shall R -1
be i n s t a l l e d over the pylon clamp ring t o reduce the pylon ballast weight
and t o f a c i l i t a t e greater aerodynamic s t a b i l i t y of t h e capsule p r i o r t o
tower separation.
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ESCAPE ROCKET The escape rocket, MAC No. 45-51700-3, s h a l l
be supported by the tower structure, and the aerodynamic
spike and ballast assembly s h a l l b e secured t o the escape rocket s t r u c t u r a l
assembly. The escape rocket s h a l l consist of a s o l i d prcipellant rocket
motor with 3 nozzles canted 19 degrees from the longitudinal axis of t h e
rocket case and an e l e c t r i c a l l y actuated i g n i t e r . The nominal action t i m e
f o r t h e escape rocket shall be 1.39 seconds with an average r e s u l t a n t t h r u s t
of 41,500 pounds a t i t s center l i n e . Nominal t h r u s t impulse rating of t h i s
rocket s h a l l be 56,500 pound-seconds, under conditions specified i n MAC
Drawing No. 45-51700.
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ESCAPE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE The escape system i n a n escape R -1
from the ground launching pad shall propel t h e capsule t o an
a l t i t u d e of approximately 2200 feet. Determination of t h e nominal escape rocket
thrust eccentricity shall be t h e result of r a t i o n a l analysis which w i l l a t t a i n
a reasonable compromise between adequate capsule-booster separation distance
and s t r u c t u r a l lateral load factor characteristics. The analysis shall con-
sider e f f e c t s such as:
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ESCAPE SYSTEM SEQUENCE Escape system sequence f o r normal
o r aborted missions shall be as specified i n t h e following
paragraphs.
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N O R W MISSION (REDSTONE) Normal sequence f o r t h e mission
defined i n Paragraph
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(See Sequential Schematic, Figure 4, Page 43).
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ABoF3 INITIATION An abort shall be i n i t i a t e d by application
of a 28 v o l t s i s a l t o the abort junction i n t h e escape
system network. Upon receipt of an abort signal, t h e 28 v o l t source s h a l l be
i n s t a n t l y "locked in" a t t h i s junction and shall provide t h e r e w i r e d abort
sequence, consistent with the mode i n which the abort maneuver i s necessary.
Capsule abort command w i l l not give a booster engine shutoff p r i o r t o T +
30 seconds. The booster abort command w i l l be stored and s h a l l give an
engine cutoff command a t T-0 + 30 seconds. Mission aborts may be i n i t i a t e d
under any of t h e following conditions:
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Prior t o capsule umbilical separation, an off the pad
abort may be i n i t i a t e d from the blockhouse.
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Upon receipt of an abort sequence from any one of t h e sources
outlined i n Paragraph 3.12.5.2.1, the capsule "MYDAY" light shall be i l l u m i -
nated, a booster engine cutoff command s e n t t o the booster and t h e capsule-
adapter clamp r i n g explosive bolts f i r e d through t h e "TWR NCYT SFP" contacts R -1
of t h e tower separation sensor relay, pennitting separatlon of t h e clamp r i n g
segments. A capsule adapter ring separation sensor shall' detect this-separatioi
and shall i n i t i a t e firing of t h e escape rocket which shall propel the capsule
f'rom the path of t h e booster. Simultaneously, the capsule adapter r i n g sepa- R -1
r a t i o n sensor shall energize t h e tower separation abort interlock r e l a y ( t h r o w
the F !'UR ROT SEP" contacts of the tower separation sensor) which shall command
the r a t e damping mode o f t h e ASCS and a l s o f i r e t h e retrograde rocket assembly
e j e c t o r b o l t f o r separation of the assembly. The retrograde assembly separa-
t i o n sensor shall energize a 5 second t i m e r which shall arm t h e ASCS accelerom-
eter switch f o r sensing of capsule conditions greater than O.O5g and t o provide
capsule stabilization. Capsule4lapter separation shall be detected by t h e
capsule adapter separation sensor relays which provide an interlock f o r t h e
output of t h e mximum a l t i t u d e sensor (time versus time computer). The maxi-
mum a l t i t u d e sensor shall compute a t i m e delay for abort tower separation
versus real t i m e beginning at time zero. This delay shall permit t h e capsule
t o reach a safe dynamic pressure before jettisoning t h e escape tower.
3.12.5.4 -
ABORT SEQUENCE AFIER TOWER SEPARATION A n abort a f t e r tower
separation can occur up t o retrograde time-to-go (T-O +2%.3
seconds). This can be i n i t i a t e d by ground command abort signal G-1 o r by
ground corrrmand G - 5 . Following capsule separation, t h e abort s i g n a l from ground R -1
command abort signal G-1 shall cause t h e "MYDAY" l i g h t t o become illuminated,
supply a 5 second rate damping signal t o t h e ASCS and energize t h e "Retro-
a t t i t u d e " commend r e l a y w h i c h shall cause t h e s t a b i l i z a t i o n and control system
t o position t h e capsule i n t h e retrograde a t t i t u d e . Retrograde can then be
i n i t i a t e d by ground command G-5. The sequence shall p a r a l l e l that of a normal
Redstone mission as defined i n Paragraph 3.12.5.1, subparagraphs d2, a3 and ab,
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EUECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM The e l e c t r i c a l power supply
system s h a l l consist of 6 b a t t e r i e s which comprise the main,
standby and isolated power supplies. Inverters shaJ.1 be used f o r conver-
sion of D.C. power t o A.C. power. The b a t t e r i e s shall be located between
Stations RX 12.00 and RX 21.625 and IX 12.00 and LX 21.625 (three on each
side) a t Station 2 113.50. All batteries shall have individual diode
reverse current protection f o r prevention of unnecessary power consumption
because of a weak o r f a u l t y battery. Each battery s h a l l be sealed a t sea
l e v e l pressure t o withstand a pressure of 14.7 p s i both i n t e r n a l l y and
externally, and s h a l l have a pressure r e l i e f valve f o r maintaining i n t e r n a l
gressure between 5 p s i and 14.7 p s i as required. The batteries s h a l l be
vented f o r release of gas only with vent l i n e s passing,through the large
pressure bulkhead and terminating i n the capsule skin j u s t a f t of the
bulkhead, such t h a t the gas vents overboard. No D.C. voltage monitoring
s h a l l be provided although voltage available shall be indicated by the D.C.
voltmeter located on the main instrument panel. E l e c t r i c a l loads s h a l l be
categorized as essential and nonessential and applied through separate
busses through separate fuse panels. In event of low battery voltage, the
nonessential bus automatically s h a l l be switched "off". The D.C. power
control system s h a l l be as depicted i n Figures 5a and 5b, Pages 47 and 48.
3113.2 STANDBY POW - The standby power supply MAC No. 45-79707-19
s h a l l consist of one 1500 watt/hour s i l v e r zinc b a t t e r y with
voltage taps of 24, 18, 12 and 6 volts. The standby battery s h a l l have
capacity sufficient t o provide power t o capsule equipment f o r the duration
of the f l i g h t plus 5.0 hours f o r post landing components. Selection of'
automatic operation s h a l l be made by a switch provided on the main instrument
panel (see Paragraph 3.8.4.6) prior t o Xaunch. Selection of automatic mode
s h a l l i n s e r t standby power i n t o the main power supply system should a f a i l u r e
o r low voltage occur. A standby DC warning l i g h t shall become illuminated
a t t h i s time and all nonessential loads deprived of power. The standby
system s h a l l automatically continue t o supply power t o e s s e n t i a l loads, The
standby battery s h a l l have sufficient capacity t o provide a power source
f o r t h e rescue beacon and rescue voice communications.
M A C 231 CM (10 M A R 5 8 )
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ISOLATED POWER The i s o l a t e d power supply, MAC No. 45-79709-19,
Shall consist of one 1500 watt/hour s i l v e r zinc b a t t e r y with
v o l t a w taps of 24, 18, 12 and 6 volts. The i s o l a t e d b a t t e r y system s h a l l
have s u f f i c i e n t capacity t o provide power t o the pyrotechnic actuated devices
(see m a g r a p h 3.20), The ieolated bgttery shall supply power t o the audio
bus f o r rescue coarrmnlcatlons if the audio bus switch is placed i n t h e "€berg"
position prior t o launch on unmanned capsules. Isolated battery power s h a l l
be inserted Into t h e standby battery c i r c u i t i f t h e Isolated b a t t e r y switch
i s placed I n the "Standby" position p r i o r t o launch.
3.13.3.1 MAIN A.C. POWER SYSTEM - The main A.C. power system shall con-
slst of one 250 V-tic inverter, MAC,No. 45-79709-1 and one
150 VA s t a t i c inverter, MAC No. 45-79709-3. The 250 VA i n v e r t e r shall be
mounted on the outboard side of Station LX U.625 above Station YO.00 and
t h e 150 VA inverter shall be mounted on t h e outboard side of Station LX 12.00
b e l 7 Station YO.00. The 250 VAinverter shall supply A.C. power t o the ASCS,
hoxdzon scanners, rate indicating system and humidity indicator and cabin
ldghts. The 150 YA inverter shall supply A.C. power t o t h e environmental
control system cabin fan. The i n v e r t e r s . s h a l l supply A.C. parer as specified
during the launch, coast and re-entry phases u n t i l O.O5g a t which point, the
150 VA inverter shall supply power t o the ASCS, e t c . and the 250 VA Inverter
s h a l l supply power t o t h e cabin fan.
3e 1 3 * 3 2 e STANDBY A.C. POWER - The standby A.C. power system shall con-
sist of one 250 VA statit Inverter, MAC No. 45-79709-1. The
standby inverter shall be mounted on the outboard side of Station LX U.625
above Station YO.00. The standby Inverter shall supply A.C. power t o the
ASCS or cabin fans, dependent upon t h e position of the standby inverter switch.
If t h e switch has been placed i n the "Auto" position, and a compound main
i n v e r t e r f a i l u r e should OCCW, t h e cabin fans s h a l l be supplied A.C. power
from the standby inverter. Upon failure of e i t h e r of t h e main inverters,
the appropriate c i r c u i t shall be de-energized and t h e standby inverter s h a l l
Supply A.C. power t o t h e equipment formerly powered by the main inverter.
3.13.4 -
ELEcTRIcAt ~NI?ECTIONS Design of the e l e c t r i c a l system shall
be such that there shall be no exposed e l e c t r i c a l connections
within the capsule to allow shorting by corrosive atmosphere and f l o a t i n g
debris.
3.13.4.1 -
IplBILICAI, CONNECTIOIVS In order t o maintain a f u l l y charged
condition on t h e batteries and t o provide power f o r ground
t e s t i n g of various systems within t h e capsule, external power shall be
supplled to t h e capsule p r i o r t o launching through an umbilical cable and
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM The comnnrnications system provided
aboard the Project Mercury No. 2 (MR-1) capsule shall be
similar t o the connrmnications equipment provided i n manned capsules, except
that i t s operation shall be pully automatic. Capsule No. 2 communications
system shall be in accordance with MAC Drawing No. 45-85700 (-3U Assembly
per Appendix I-C herein, Item 7) and shall be compatible w i t h the Atlantic
Missile Range (AMR) ground station complex. The following communications
system6 shall be provided.
a. ~wo-way HZP/UMF voice c o m c a t i o n s
b. Command receivers - ground t o capsule
c. Telemetry equipment - capsule to-ground
d. C-bahd radar tracking beacon
3.14.1 -
TWO-WAY VOICE COMUNICATIOI9s The two-way voice communications
system s h d l consist of an HF transmitter-receiver and UHF
transmitter-receiver. %e HF transmitter-receiver sha~.~. consist of an
amplitude modulated c r y s t a l controlled u n i t which shall operate on a 15.016
megacycle frequency W i t h a 5.0 watt output and 5 microvolt s e n s i t i v i t y f o r
10 db signal-to-noise ratio. This unit shall be progranmd t o receive only
during e x i t and re-entry (below approximately 200,000 f e e t a l t i t u d e ) t o avoid
blackout of communicatiqns because of ionization disturbances. The UHF
t r a n s m i t t e r r e c e i v e r shall conelst of an W l i t u d e modulated unit vhich shall
opcrate'on a 299.0 megacycle frequency With a 0.5 watt power output and
3.5 microvolt s e n s i t i v i t y for 10 db signal-to-noise r a t i o (see Paragraph
3.14.4.3.2),. One UHF tr&&tter-receiver shall be automatically keyed upon
i m p a c t by the recovery system impact seneor and shall operate continuous
t r a q n i s s i o n for direction rinding in the recovery phase. In this capsule,
t h e , m s e l e c t switch shall be preset i n the "Norm" position p r i o r t o
launch.
3.14.3 -
TELEMETRY Telemetry equipment t o be provided s h a l l be a high
frequency t e l e m e t r y transmitter, a low frequency telemetry
transmitter and power supplies. Data s h a l l be telemetered t o ground stations
t o provide necessary real t i m e information concerning the capsule, and l i f e
support system. Telemetry s h a l l afford backup i n t h e event t h a t onboard
data are not retrieved. Reliability s h a l l be obtained through the use of
two independent telemetry systems. For the b a l l i s t i c missions, both telem-
e t r y transmitters s h a l l operate continuously.
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I supplies s h a l l be provided, one f o r each transmitter. The power
supplies shall operate from the capsule D.C. poher supply;
3.14.3.4 -
TEIJWETRY LINE FILTER A telemetry l i n e f i l t e r shall be pro-
vided i n order t o a l l e v i a t e the p o s s i b i l i t y of activating
the command receivers spuriously. The l i n e f i l t e r s h a l l reduce conducted
RF energy being fed d i r e c t l y back from the high frequency telemetry trans-
m i t t e r i n t o the capsule wiring t o a l e v e l compatible with satisfac6ory system
vgcration.
3.14.4.3.1 -
HF[,UHF RESCUE BEACON The rescue beacon s h a l l f a c i l i t a t e
Acovery operations. This u n i t s h a l l be ad HF/uIIF/MCW pulse
modulated u n i t containing 243 megacycle SARAH rescue beacon and 8.364
megacycle M C W portion of the SEASAVE beacon. The KF beacon shall have a
transmitted power output of 1.0 watt and the UHF beacon shall have a
transmitted peak power output of 7.5 watts. The HF transmitting portion
of t h e rescue beacon shall be primarily f o r sky wave propagation and s h a l l
have s u f f i c i e n t range f o r sending a high frequency signal i n t o the
REVISED ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI REPORT 6603-2
MODEL Mercury Capsule
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AiWENXAS Antennas shall be provided f o r all communication
systehs. Antennas f o r each system s h a l l provide the required
coverage f o r each phase of the mission. Recovery system antennas s h a l l be
mounted i n such a manner a6 t o prevent 106s of signal from water or s a l t
spray. Multiplexers, diplexers, coaxial switches and miscellaneous RF com-
ponents shall be u t i l i z e d t o interconnect the various u n i t s and antennas
and t o minimize the number of antennas.
M A C 231 CM ( 1 0 H A R 5 8 )
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REVISED 6 February 1961 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI REPORT 6603-2
3.14.6.2 -
BICONICAL ANTENNA The biconical antenna s h a l l operate
during prelaunch, launch, o r b i t and re-entry phases of t h e
mission. This antenna s h a l l be incorporated i n t o the antenna housing, and
s h a l l be jettisoned a t 10,000 f e e t a l t i t u d e with the f a i r i n g . Through a
multiplexing system, the HF and UHF voice communications, both UHF command
receivers, and both telemetry transmitters s h a l l u t i l i z e t h e biconical
antenna.
3.14.6.5 -
HF DIPLEXER An HF diplexer s h a l l be provided f o r use during
the recovery phase t o connect the output of the HF portion of
the UHF/" rescue beacon and the HF rescue voice transmitter t o the HF
rescue antenna. The diplexer s h a l l be located i n the capsule pressurized R-1
area.
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COAXIAL CABLES AND CONNECTORS Raythem type U-O83S, 12-233,
o r 12-234 coaxial cable shall be used f o r a l l interconnections
between the electronic equipment and antennas. Coaxial connectors shall be
of the miniature type.
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RECORDING EQUIPMENT Recording equipment meeting the require-
ments of Specifications MIL-E-5272A-1 and MIL-E-5bOB(ASG)
s h a l l be comprised of equipment as specified i n the following paragraphs
(see Appendix I - C y I t e m 9 herein). A satisfactory insolation technique shall
be employed t o avoid crosstalk or interference between systems being fed
from common pickups, Methods of data recording within the capsule s h a l l be
as noted below and as depicted i n Figure 6, Page 58 herein. I n addition
telemetry equipment f o r transmitting data from the capsule t o ground stations
s h a l l be provided as specified i n Paragraph 3.14.3.
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Earth and Sky Observer Camera A 70 xn motor operated
camera i n accordance with MAC Drawing No. 45-88706-1
s h a l l be provided f o r horizon observation. The earth
and sky camera shall be mounted so t h a t it s h a l l u t i l i z e
the cabin window located i n the forward lower right on
the capsule. The camera lens s h a l l be aimed a t a mirror
mounted on the camera t o r e f l e c t the view of the earth
and horizon through the window. F i l m capacity of the
camera s h a l l be 660 frames using 135 f e e t of MS 33525
cronar base 70 mm f i l m , with a frame rate of 10 frames
per minute generated by a signal from t h e data programmer.
This camera s h a l l function continuously during the mission
as defined i n Paragraph 1.1.1 herein. The camera s h a l l
contain an ~ 2 . 8Lens with f i l t e r attached, A t i m e r s h a l l
be incorporated within the camera t o record the t i m e each
exposure i s made. A noise f i l t e r s h a l l be provided t o
attenuate noise interference levels within acceptable
tolerances. Lens aperture set at f8 with shutter speed R- 1
of 1/500 secI
M A C 231 CM (10 M A R 5 8 )
REVISED Februq REPORT 6603-2
a REVISED MODELercury
Capsule
3015.3 -
COSMIC RAY FILM PACK Four photographic recorders of cosmic
ray c o l l i s i o n s shall be i n s t a l l e d i n the capsule. These shall
be f'urnished by NASA and s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d a t the launch s i t e (see Appendix
I-A)
34.4 -
DATA PROGRAMMER A data programmer, MAC No. 45-88710-5 shall
be provided t o program continuous operation of the instrument
observer camera and the earth and sky camera a t t h e i r respective frame rates.
The MAC No. 45-88710-5 programmer s h a l l contain c i r c u i t r y provisions f o r
programming an astronaut observer camera, which shall not be provided i n
Capsule N o . 2.
3.15.6 -
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED SUBCARRIER OSCILLATORS Voltage controlled
o s c i l l a t o r s as indicated i n Figure 6 and Appendix 1-12, Item 9, R- 1
s h a l l be provided. PAM outputs from the commutators, ana pitch, r o l l and
yaw signals from the r a t e package s h a l l apply instrumentation data voltages
t o the subcarrier o s c i l l a t o r s .
3.15.6.1 -
COMPENSATING OSCILLATORS A compensating fixed frequency
o s c i l l a t o r s h a l l be provided f o r monitoring tape recorder
wow and f l u t t e r . This s h a l l be adjusted t o operate a t 3125 cps with an
adjustable voltage output.
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M A C 231 C M (IO M A R 5 8 )
3.16.1 PERISCOP& - (Continued)
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LANDING AND POST LANDING SYSTEMS A capsule landing system
i n accordance with MAC Drawing No. 45-41700 shall be provided,
consisting of components tabulated i n Appendix I-C herein, I t e m 10. The
landing system shall include two independent parachute systems, sequencing
control system, and post landing equipment. All parachutes, harnesses and
parachute bags as specified herein shall be shipped d i r e c t l y t o the launch
s i t e where they w i l l be Government inspected and packed.
3.17.1 -
LANDING SYSTEM The landing system shall consist of a
primary system comprising a main parachute, a drogue para-
chute, and associated sequencing controls; and a reserve system comprising
6 i-eseyce p&-scpl-i$e, 6 pile* paiich-u$e, a d associzted seq-ueGciEgco-iiti-ols,
The landing system sequencing controls s h a l l be armed by the tower separation
sensor. For aborted missions, a programmed time delay of a minimum of three
(3) seconds shall provide a sufficient time lapse required f o r various ~ u n c -
t i o n a l sequences during the abort maneuver.
3 *171.1 -
DROGUE PARACHUTE SYSTEbrl A s i x (6) foot diameter conical
ribbon type drogue parachute assembly w i t h a t h i r t y (30)
foot bridle length, shaJ.l be provided f o r an adequate dynamic s t a b i l i t y and
deceleration during the re-entry phase. The drogue chute shall be constructed
of cotton, nylon and dacron materials and shall be designed f o r a m i c
pressure of 116 pounds per square foot considering deployment a t a geometric R-1
pressure of 40,000 feet. The drogue chute shall be stowed i n a drogue chute
bag. This assembly, a chaff packet, compatible w i t h C and S band radar, and
a mortar sabot shall be located i n the drogue mortar tube. A t 21,000 f e e t R -1
barometric pressure a l t i t u d e , a barostat (aneroid pressure switch) s h a l l
receive s t a t i c pressure from a s t a t i c plenum chamber and convert it t o an
e l e c t r i c a l signal which shall be transmitted to a cartridge squib located
under the mortar tube, i n i t i a t i n g a gas charge. The gas charge s h a l l force
the mortar sabot, and drogue chute assembly from the mortar tube causing
the chute t o deploy. The drogue chute s h a l l be a t t a c h e d t o the antenna
f a i r i n g by a +riser arrangement and s h a l l be released by ejection of the
antenna fairing.
3 -17-1-2 -
MAIN PARACKUTE SYSTEM The main parachute assembly shall be
a sixty-three ( 6 3 ) foot diameter reefed (I2 percent f o r 4
seconds) ring-sail tm parachute designed t o provide a s t a b i l i z e d sinking
speed of t h i r t y (30) f e e t per second a t f i v e thousand ( 5 0 0 0 ) feet a l t i t u d e
f o r a two thousand one hundred sixty (2l60) pound capsule. The main para-
chute of nylon material shall be designed and constructed t o withstand shock
loads encountered at t e n thousand (10,000) feet deployment a l t i t u d e at
v e l o c i t i e s up t o 164 knots equivalent air speed. It shall be considered
that there has been no velocity decrement occasioned by drogue chute deploy-
ment, so t h a t drogue chute f a i l u r e cases s h a l l be campletely covered.
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REVISED
3.17.2.3
6 February 1961
SMOKE GENERATOR
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REPORT
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DATE
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4.0 QW\LIFICATION
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Qualification of e m p e n t and subsystems
MAC QUALIFICATION
shall be accomplished by MAC o r by subcontractors under MAC
&rection as defined i n MAC Report 6495 and i n component specification control
drawings. Qualification s t a t u s of p a r t s shall be as tabulated i n MAC Drawing
No. 45-00003, as of 22 June 1960.
M A C P S I CM ( 1 0 MAR I O )
R'EklSED
REVISED
5.0 TESTING
5.1 MAC T,FSTING -
The contractor shall undertake structural, aero-
dynsmic, hydrodynamic, eguipnent, compatibility, acceptance,
and emluat$on t e s t s 8s r e q u i r e d i n support of the capsule development program.
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N o d land impact Landing i n the v l c i n i t y of the launching
. psd at Cape Canamral. T h i s local t e r r a i n shall be
studlee 60 that the soil characteristics ueed In
landing calculations will represent conservative
values for a large percentage of the p o s e l b i l i t i e s .
.
Wind drift and parachute swing w e e used will be
based on probability studies
MAC 2 3 1 CM ( 1 0 M A R 5 0 )
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LMODEL-Mercury Capsule
APPENDIX I - A
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item Q ~ Y Nomenclature
APPENDIX I-B
*To Be I n s t a l l e d A t Launch S i t e .
M A C 231 CM (IO M A R 5 0 )
~
REVISED 6 February 1961 REPORT 6603-2
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REVISED MODEL Mercury Capsule
GENERAL
IDEBI'IFICATION
-
Item Q ~ Y Nomenclatm e M C NO.
-
Item Q~Y* Nomenclature M4C No. Mfg. No.
GENERAL (Continued)
IDE3WIFI CATION
-
It e m &ty* Nomen c l a t ure MAC No. Mfg. No.
1.8 1 System Installation, k n u a l
"-.-L-.-l -
45-61001-3 -
bwIlbrwIs
GENEFU (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item QtY Nomenclature MAC No.
- 1
-
1.11 1 Electrical Installation, 45-77000-1
Escape Rocket
i
e
MAC 231 CM ( I O MAR 501
APPENDIX I - C
GEmERAL (Continued)
IDEmTIF'ICATION
-
Item Q ~ Y Nomenclature MAC No.
APPENDIX, I-C
GENERAL (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. No.
1.19 1 Instrumentation hstqalla+,ion, 45-88510-1 ------
Special (See Item 9)
APPENDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUI-T - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
ROCmT INSTALLATIONS
IDENTIFICA!I'ION
-
Item Q ~ Y Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. No.
M A C 131 C M (IO M A R 5 8 )
~-
DATE &ne 1
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-
Item iik Nomenclature MAC NO.
3 Airborne Equipnmt,
Consisting of:
M A C 231 CM (IO M A R 5 0 )
:
DATE 2 June1960 MFDONNELL L F PAGE 75
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MODEL @rcury Capsule
0 REVISED
i APPEmDIX I-C
C O ~ C C O R - F U R N I SEQUIPMEXi!
~ - CONTRACTOR INSTAKED
AIRBORNE EQUIP= (Continued)
-
Item Q ~ Y Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. No.
3.13 Deleted R -1
a
MAC 251 CM (10 MAR 5 8 )
REPORT i;,O. LZ 2
REVISED ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI . --_I__
APPWDM I-c
CONIRACTOR-F"1SHED EQUI-T - CWEiACTOR INS'DGUD
-
Item, Nomenclature MAC NO* awe. No.
3.18 Periscope (See Paragraph 45-86701-7 Perlrin- Elnler
3.16.1) 539-0103
:L29-fii,u9j
(KRR 1OJA;)
M A C 231 CM (IO M A R 5 B I
c
i-
c1
DATE 2 June 1960 MFDONNELL Ll Gd PAGE 7rz
mmrx I-c
CON'IRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
ELECTRICAL
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item QtY Nomenclature MAC No.
4 E l e c t r i c a l Equipment,
consisting o f :
4.7 Deleted E- 1
APPEXDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRAmOR INSTALLED
ELECI’RICAL (Continued)
IDEmTIFICATION
-
Item WY* Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. No.
REPORT 6601-2
REVISED MODEL Mercury Capsule
APPENDIX I-c
CON3!MCTOR-FUFG?ISEIED Q ~ - CONTRACTOR
P ~ INST-
ELECTRICAL (Continued)
IDEWTIFICATION
7
Item QtY- Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. NO.
4.22 2 Filter Assembly 45-79709-7
-
4.33 4 Power and Control Relay 45-7973.2-23 Leach:
923-5375
4.34 1 Power and Control Relay 45-79712 -24 Leach:
937-5376
APPENDIX I-c
CO"IRACI!OR-RTRNISHED EQUIPMENT - C0N"OR INSTALLED
ELECTRICAL (Continued)
IDEXCIFICATION
-
It em Q ~ Y Nomenclature WC No. Ma. No.
4.35 4 Power and Control Relay 45-79712-26
4.42 Deleted R -1
APPENDIX I-C
ELECTRICAL (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item Qty Nomenclature MAC No. ' Mfg. No.
M A C 231 C M (IO M A R 5 8 )
~
~
APPENDIX I-C
CONTRACTOR-F"1SHD EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALmD
ELECTRICAL (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
Item
I_
Qty. Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. No.
M A C 231 CM (IO M A R 5 8 )
OATE June 1m MFDONNELL 4 G& PAGE 83
6603-2
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APPENDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, - CONTRACTOR INSTAILED
ELECTRICAL (Coat inued)
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item QtY * Nomenclature Mf’g. NO.
Grimes : I
4.G7 1 Telelight Assmbly,
Consisting of: 33340-69-327 j
4.67.1 1 Clip Grimes:
33340-45
4.67.2 2 Light Assembly (Red) Grimes :
33340-47-327
4.67.3 1 L i g h t Assembly (Green) Grimes :
33340- 49- 327
u
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REYISED I MODE'-1.2 .Lh*; ;, t_)
211--3 . 2
APPEDiUIL I-C
EUCTRICAL (Continued)
IDZNTIFICATION
. . __
4C 251 CM (10 MAR 5 8 )
DATE 2 June 1960 G& PAGE
REPORT
85
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REVISED 1
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MODEL Mercury Capsule
APPENDIX I - C
COIJTRACTOR-FURMSBED EQU-" - CONTRACTOR INS- D
ELECTRICAL (Continued)
Nomenclature
1 Clip Grimes:
33340-45
2 L l & t Assembly (Red) Grimas:
33340-47-327
1 L l & t Assembly (Green) Grimes:
333409499327
1 Orimss :
33340-03 ,
1 Nomenclature C q
(0.05g Bwitch)
Clrimee:
1 'Ilelell&t Adembly,
Consisting of: 33340093 327 -
1 Clip Cirimer :
33340-45
2 L i & t Aeoembly (Rea)
6ATE
REVISED
2 June ,1960
ST. LOWS, MISSOURI
c& PAGE
REPORT
86
6603-2
REVISED MODH Mercury Capsule
'0-
APPENDIX 1 4
-
Item qty. Nomenclature MAC NO. Mfge NO,
a he73.2 2
a
-
45 797s-47 Grlmer:
33340-47-327
4.73.3 1 45-79720-49 Grime:
-
33340 49-97
4 0-73 0-4 1 45-79720-97 Grimor:
33340-97
4.74 1 T e l e l l a t Assembly . Grimeat
Concllsting of: 33340-105-327
4.74.1 1
4.74.2 2 Grimes :
33340-103-327,
4*74*3 1 ' Nmnclature (Standby
A.C. Auto.)
- G-8
33340-107
:
e
M A C 1 3 1 CM ( 1 0 M A R S O I
1 '.
REV&
REVIS~O
-
: -
,
:
,
t
-I-
C-R-FURNISBED
< .
',
-f-------
r
EQUIPMENT
"
st. LOUIS, MISSOUII REPORT
MODELMercury
- CamTRAcTOR INSTMUD
6603-2
Capsule
, -
ELECZRICAL (Continued)
IDERJ!IFICATION
!DL
1 Grimes:
33340-101
2 \ ' L l e t Assably (Amber) Grimee :
33340-103-327
1
1 Grime:
33340413-327
1
./
1 Clip
2 L i e t hrambly (Oman)
1 Nomenclature C q
(RacordLr&)
1 T e l o l i a t Aascmbly,
Coarlrting of:
- 45-79720-lQl Grimes:
333404.21-327
1 Clip 45-79720-101 Grimes :
33340-101
,L..
DATE
REVISED
2 m+,160
V
APPENDIX 1 4
CONTRAC!I!OR-F"ISHED EQUlPbBNT - CONTRACTOR I N S T U D
+ n ' l ? R l c C A L (ContMued)
IDE3EIFICATION
APFENDIX I-C
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED E Q U I F " - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
ELECTRICAL (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item Qty Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. No.
M A C 231 CM (IO M A R 5 8 )
~~
DATE 2 June 1960 PAGE 9 0
REVISED 6 February 1961 REPORT 6603-2
REVISED MODEL-Mercury Capsule
APPENDIX I-C
ELECTRICAL (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
Item -
Qty Nomenclature MAC No. hug. No.
M 4 C 231 CM (IO M A R 5 8 )
3
CONIIRACTOR-F'URNISHED QUIPBE" - COI?I'RACTOR INSTALLED
ELECTRICAL (Continued)
IDEZ'ITIFICATIOH
REVISED
a
6 F e b m 1961
a&
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
PAGE
REPORT
91.1
6603-2
REVISED MODEL Mercury Capsule
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I
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Item &ty. Nomenclature MAC No. Wg. No.
4.117.3 1 Fuse Block Assembly Shell 45-79727-61 Harris : 33000 -61 R-1
IDENTIFICATION
Minneapolis
Nouienclature LAC No. Honeywel.1 No.
M A C 231 CM (10 M A R 5 0 )
i
1
1 Elbow 8060-b75-023 -6
1) U l l i 011 UOb,O- 475 -022- 4
6.9 1 Union 0060-475-022-6
I
6.10 1 T/C Assy., Roll, Lower, -
8060-475 013-1
1 & 6 l b s . , Auto
1 J
M A C 2 3 1 CM 0 0 MCR 18)
1-
-/'
/
9%
6.14 1
6.ij i
6.16 1
6.17 1
6.18 1
6.19 1
6.@ 1
6e.U 1
6.22 1
6.23 1
6.24 1
6.25 1
6.26 '4
6.27 2
6.28 2
6-29 2
\
6.30 2 Filter
I
AFTENDM I - C
IDENTIFICATION
-Item 5
w Nomenclature I ,MAC NO. Bell Aircraft iio.
6.31 2 Regulator Assy. 45-61700-1403
6.32 2 Valve, Relief 45-61700-k(1
6-33 1 Transducer 45-61700-413
6.34 1 Transducer 45-61700-414
6.35 2 Valve, M u ~ n l , Shut-Off 1+5-61700-415
(He VENT)
6.36 2 Valve, Check 8060-472-010-1
6.37 2 ' Tee Similar t o (MS24402D4) 8060-475-026-4
6.38 2 Elbow S i n i l a r to (MS24391dt) 8060-475-028-4
6.39 1 Tee jimllar to (M324395D4)
6.40 1 Tee dimllar t- (MS2439OD4)
6.41 1 Tube Assy., He 8060-475-430-1
I
'4
M A C 231 CM ( 1 0 MAR BE1
' RfVlSED ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI REPORT 6603-2
REVISED MODEL-Mercury Capsule
APPENDIX I - C
'
-
Item Wornenclature
* Item 6.60 is interchangeable with item 6.12 with the oiily difference con-
sisting of the bracket inaterial and p o t t i n g coxpound.
M A C 2 3 1 CM ( I O M A R SEI
DATE 2 June 1960 JL#
MFDONNELL G&&& PAGE 97
APPENDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
COMMUNICATIONS
I -
WY Nomenclature MAC No.
IDENTIFICATION
Mf'g. No.
I 7*4
7.5
1
2
Audio Center
Receiver, Command
45-85 700- 9
45-85700-11
Andrea :
AC 75
Motorola :
201-313- 00
7 *8 1 ,
Transmitter Telemetry 45-85700-19 Texas I n s t r :
High Frequency 421923-Bl
APPEWDIX I - C
COMMUNICATIONS (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item Qty Nomenclature MAC No. Mfg. No.
M A C 231 CM ( 1 0 M A R 5 8 )
DATE 2 June 1960 G& PAGE 99
6603-2
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APPENDIX 1-C
\
CONTRACTOR-F'URNISRED EQUIFMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALlLED
ENVIR0"Tfi CONTROL SYSTEM
I IIENTIFICATION
-
Item WY Nomenclature MAC NO. AiResearch No.
REVISED
2 June 1960 '
DONNELLA
M i &
&e '$ PAGE
REPORT
100
6603-2
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REVISED MODEL Mercury Capsfie
APPENDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-RIRNISHED, E Q U I m - CONTRACTOR I N S T U D
ENVlRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM (Continued)
-
Item Q ~ Y Nomenclature
8.16 1
--valve, G r o u n c i Qxygen iniet
MAC231 CM I I O M A R 5 0 )
I
DATE 2 June 1960 M!DONNELIJ Ll Gd PAGE 101
-
Item Q~Y Nomenclature
0.28.6 1 C aP
0.20.7 1 Elbow
8.28b8 2 Nut
.
8 28.10 3 Packing
0.28.12 2 Retainer
REVISED
2 June 1960 G&
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
PAGE
REPORT
102
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REVISED MODEL-Mercury Capsule
APPENDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR I N S W D
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTiiOL SYSTEM (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item ak Nomenclature MAC NO. AiResearch No.
8.29.8 3 Packing 45-83700-133 S 846pJ121
8.29.9 ASiR Locknut Wire
8 29 010
8 1 Union
8.29.11 1 Retalne r
8.30.3 1
8.30.4 1
8.3005 1 Elbow
8.30.6 1 . Nut
8030.7 6 Packing
8.30.8 W R Locknut wire
8.30.9 1
8 30 -10 4 Stud, Pressure Reducer
O r i fice
8.30.~- 4 Washer 3
45-83700-143 S 8157~96-06
8.30.12 4 Nut
DATE 2 June 1960 ($& PAGE 103
APPENDIX I-c
!z3L Nomenclature
4 Packing
4 Ring
8.31.8 5 Packing s8 4 6 ~ ~ ~
8.31.9 AS/R Locknut Wire I
G 20995C20
APPENDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR I N S T W D
ENVIR0"TAL CONTROL SYSTEM (Continued)
IDENTfFICATION
3 Washer
4 Hut
3 Packing
3 Ring
1 Stud, Pressure Reducer
Orif Ice
1 Elbow
2 Retainer
* .
DATE 2 June 1960 &- PAGE __ -105
' .
-
Item
8.32
\
9%
1
Nomenclature
APFENDTX I-C
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT
IDEUT'IFICATION
45-63700-175 174253
1 I
I
I
I
II
43.33 1 Duct, Cabin Evaporator S t e m h5-6jTOG-IiT 174363 I
i
I
*$
Regulator Outlet
APPENDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-FURNID EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR I N S T U D
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM (Continued)
IDENTIFICATSON
-
Item 9!& Nomenclature MAC NG. -
AiHesearch No.
8.48 6 "0" Ring for Mamn Clamp 45-83700-265 S 8 0 5 7 ~ ~ 2 6 5
4365-231
8.49 1 "0" Ring f o r Maman Clamp
4365-268
8.50 8 "0" Ring f o r Mamen Clamp 45-83700-269 S 6057~13-208
4365-275
8.51 1 "0" Ring C02 Absorber and
Evaporator
8 - 54 14 "0" Rings
8.9 4 Union
8.59 2 ReUucer
8.60 1 Tee
8.61 1 Plug
M A C 191 CM ( I O WAR 5 6 )
DATE 2 June PAGE 107
APPENDIX 1,-C
IDEB”ICATI0N
-
Item Q ~ Y Nomenclature MAC NO. AiResearch No.
8.71 2 175346-1
8.72 1 175346-2
0173 4 175346-3
8.74 1 17496-1
0.75 1 Freon O r i f ice for 174260-1 45-83700-477 17496-2
t I
-
Item i&YL Nomenclature MAC NO. AiResearch No.
M A C 231 C M (IO M A R 5 8 )
x
DATE 2 June 1960 PAGE 110
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REVISED d MODEL-Mercury Capsule
APPENDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
INSTRUMENTATION
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item -
WY Nomenclature MAC NO. Mf'g. NO.
9 Instrumentation System,
Consisting of:
9.3 1 R-1
9.3-2 1
99 3.3 1
9.3-4 2
9.395 3600 F-L. Tape, 1/2 inch ----- Mim. Mining & Mfg. R-1
#199
* These items t o be shipped t o launch s i t e for i n s t a l l a t i o n .
DATE 2 June 1960 PAGE 111
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APPENDIX I-c
CONTRACTOR-F"ISHED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
INSTRUMFJTTATION (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
7
Item -
QtY* Nomenclature MAC NO.
9,4 1
- TaFe Recorder Assembly, 45-88104-1
Playback, Including:
9.5.6 1 Amplifier, m d y -
45 88215-7
Temperature
APPENDIX I-C
INSTRUMENTATION (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item Q ~* Y
9.5.8 -1 Gen, Devices:
1208~-2~
-
9.6.6 2 Voltage Controlled 45-88700-27 Dorsett:
-
Oscillator 10.5 KC 0-8~10.5~~
M A C 231 C M ( I O M A R Se)
DATE 2 June 1960 PAGE lb3
REVISED l96l ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI REPORT 6603-2
AF"E3JDI.X I-C
C 0 ~ C T o R ~ F U " I S H E EQUIPhEIW
D - CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
INSTRUMENTATION (Continued)
-
Item Qty. Nomenclature MAC No. Mfp;. NO.
-
9.7.4 2 Amplifier, D.C. 45 -88215 -1
9.705 Deleted
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENll
Y
I-c
REPORT
MODELMercury Capsule
- CONTRACTOR INSTALLED
6603-2
IRSTRUMENTATIOI4 (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
9.7.6 Deleted R -1
APPENDIX I-C
Nomenclature
10.1.1.3 Deleted R -1
M A C 231 CM (IO M A R 5 8 )
DATE 2 June 1960
-
Item wy. Nomenclature wc No. Radioplane no.
10.2.9 1 ,
Switch I n e r t i a 45 -41700-105 58215 -303
REVISED Febm
1961 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI REPORT 6603 -2
REVISED :Mercury Capsule MODEL
APPEMDIX I-c
CONTRACI'OR-FURNISHED EQUrPMEmT - CONTRACI'OR INSTAILED
LANDING AND POST-IANDING SYSTEM (Continued)
IDEmrIFICATIOM
-
Item QtY 0 Nomenckt w e Radioplane No .
10.2 10e 1 Packet Assenibly, Dye m k e r R-5122
10.2.11 2 Baroswitch, 21,OOO R. 101080-21 R-1
10.2.12 2 Strap Assembly, Adjustable R -5195
Retaining
10.4 Deleted R -1
10.5 1 Package Assembly, Explosives , 45-417OO-73* R-5183
Consisting of:
10.5.3 2 ,
Cartridge Squib E l e c t r i c , 45-41700-2093c 58080
(Parachute Disconnect)
REVISED
APPENDIX I-c
CON'IXACTOR-FU"ISIIED EQUIPMENT - CONTRACTOR IBSTAIILED
LANDING AND POST-LANDING SYSTEM (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
-
Item 9k Nomenclature
'1
M A C 2 8 1 CM ( I OMAR 5a)
I
PYROTECHNICS*
IDmIFICATION
11.7 Deleted R -1
PYRcTrEC"ICS* (Continued)
IDEI"mCATI0N
-
It e m Q~Y* Nomencht u r e MAC Mo, Wg. Noo
11.11 Antenna Fairing Ejector 45-72703 -17
Pyrotechnics, Including: