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NASA-LLIS-0413

Lessons Learned - Incorrect Actuations of Relays in Matrix (1975)

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Organization: NASA
Publication Date: 26 June 1996
Status: active
Page Count: 2
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Abstract:

Because the Viking Orbiter power switching relays were arranged in a matrix, two relays could under certain conditions be inadvertently actuated when only one was commanded. A system control protocol should be established whereby independently requested relay actuations are executed in a predictable manner.

Document History

NASA-LLIS-0413
June 26, 1996
Lessons Learned - Incorrect Actuations of Relays in Matrix (1975)
Abstract: Because the Viking Orbiter power switching relays were arranged in a matrix, two relays could under certain conditions be inadvertently actuated when only one was commanded. A system...
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