SOW for Repair of the ASOS S100-41DS28-2 (VDU) rev03-11-21.docx

Statement of Work ASOS Visual Display Unit (VDU), NSN: 7025-01-584-5944, ASN: S100-41DS28-2

Version: March 11, 2021

Description: This Statement of Work (SOW) provides instructions for the repair, refurbishment, programming and operational verification testing of the S100-41DS28-2, Visual Display Unit (VDU). The Contractor shall repair and refurbish the VDU to "Like New" operating condition, including external appearance. The repair and refurbishment price shall include the parts, materials, labor, inspection and shipping (FOB Origin) necessary to return the VDU to operational specifications.

Definition: “Like New” Condition means reconditioned to the listed specification to meet all applicable electrical, mechanical, and cosmetic specifications and Engineering documentation, including the replacement of damaged or missing non-functioning parts.

Government Furnished Equipment: None

Government Furnished Data: Configuration text file for VDU can be provided in digital format upon request. Contents of configuration file are attached at end of this SOW.

Vendor Furnished Equipment: Vendor shall provide all needed parts and supplies to complete repairs, refurbishment and operational verification testing of the S100-41DS28-2, Visual Display Unit (VDU).

Recommended Equipment and Supplies: Vendor shall establish a test device capable of validating serial transmit information entered via a P/S2 keyboard and VT220 display information received for display. Both of these serial requirements must be validated through the AUX1 serial port on the rear interface panel of the Visual Display Unit (VDU)

First Article: Please check the Purchase Order (SF1449) for any First Article requirements. If First Articles are required, they must pass inspection by the NRC’s Inspection Branch before you are given the “Notice to Proceed” from the Contracting Officer for the remaining units.

Description of Work – Work Procedures:

1.0. Evaluate:

· Evaluate VDU for defective operation and repair using OEM approved processes.

2.0. Refurbish:

· Refurbish device ensuring unit is clean, all hardware is secure both inside and out and that all external features are included (Proper labeling, chassis feet/bumpers attached)

3.0. Programming:

· Reference “Thin Client Programming” and “Startup Procedure” documentation typically performed by NRC for normal repair actions at the end of this document.

3.0. Perform Operational Testing:

· Setup:

· Ensure the following connections are made to the rear panel of the VDU:

· P/S2 Keyboard

· Ensure 10-key numeric keypad is present on right side of keyboard

· This is the only operational keys for our usage

· LAN Port: Disconnected from all cables used in programming

· VGA Port: Connected to Monitor/Display device

· AUX1 Port: Connected to Serial/VT220 test device

· Test device must have serial port set to:

· 2400 baud, 8N1

· A/C Power Port: AC primary power connected

· Power unit on device

· Ensure amber cursor is displayed in upper right hand corner of device when boot up completes.

· Amber cursor ensures the proper configuration has been loaded and should include the proper serial port settings for the device to communicate at 2400 baud, 8N1.

· Ensure unit is not clicking, humming or making any other noises that may indicate a defect.

· AUX1 Serial Port Test:

· Test device must provide VT220 display information to the AUX1 port for proper display of the test message generated by the in house test device.

· This test should validate:

· AUX1 Receive line is operational

· VGA Monitor port is operational

Warranty Terms: Vendor will provide a 1-year warranty against material workmanship and against faults occurring during operation. This 1-year warranty will begin after passing the final equipment inspection and acceptance for stock.

NRC Final Acceptance: All repaired units will be inspected for material workmanship and tested for operational performance at the NRC. To meet the material workmanship requirements, the units will need to be in “Like New” condition including external appearance in accordance with the National Weather Service specification drawing or other specification documents. The Instrument Inspection Unit will verify each unit meets both material and operational requirements. Each Visual Display Unit (VDU) is tested for proper and accurate functionality using the ASOS operating and applications software in a live ASOS system. Any inspected item that does not meet the acceptance criteria will be returned to the vendor for rework at no additional cost to the government.

Deliverables: Each repaired and reconditioned VDU, by serial number, shall be supplied with a Repair Report documenting the repair, reconditioning and inspection to include results of all tests and failure analysis.

Final Note: When unforeseen problems arise that may need clarification, please contact the NRC (Jay Wellman, ASOS Senior Electronics Technician @ 816-823-1058). If the unit has a major problem that prevents a quality repair, do not work on the item until the issue can be resolved via communications with the Contracting Officer listed on the contract award.

WSRB Repair Branch Review: Jerry Forste, Branch Chief Date: 3/11/21 TI&MR Branch Review: Gregory Flores, Branch Chief Date: 3/11/21

Tools Required:

Thin Client Programming

· Laptop/Desktop computer with Axel Remote Management v3.0.2 software installed (Go to www.axel.com and download AxRM software)

· Flat screen LCD monitor with power/video cables

· Keyboard with PS2 connector

· D-Link Router with power cable

· 2 - Ethernet cables 3 - 6 feet long

· Thin Client Terminal Emulator ASN: S100-41DS28-2 (VDU).

· VDU configuration file Make all connections according to the connection block diagram.

Note: No mouse is required to be connected to the Thin Client for this procedure.

Startup Procedure

1. Power on computer/laptop, monitor, and Thin Client.

2. On the keyboard connected to the thin client; press CTRL-ALT - ESC to enter the service screen. A screen will appear that requires a password; type in lower case letters - yaka. Note: Caps lock defaults to the ON setting when the Thin Client is turned on.

· Under the Configuration tab, arrow down to TCP/IP and over to Interface, then press Enter. The Ethernet Interface screen will open. Check the following settings:

a. Enable DCHP set to NO

b. IP Address is: 192.168.0.3 Note: The first 3 sets of numbers must be 192.168.0.xxx but the last 3 can be any number from 0 to 255. The number 3 was used for this example. (Press Enter to accept changes)

c. Netmask is: 255.255.255.0

d. Terminal Name is: axel21443F

e. DNS Domain is: nws.noaa

f. Terminal Comment is: VDU Setup

· Arrow down to Valid and press Enter

· Next, arrow left back to Configuration and arrow down to the Advanced tab and press Enter and select Password. Press Enter 2 times to set the Password to none. Then arrow left and down to Exit and press Enter. A screen will open saying that Terminal Settings Have Been Modified, select Yes and press Enter. The system will save the settings, reboot, and go to a blank screen with a flashing cursor in the upper left hand comer.

· The Thin Client is now ready to communicate with the computer via the router that is being used as a switch.

3. On the computer/laptop, open the Axel Remote Management software.

The program will open and a window will be displayed that says "AxRM Starting Help" left click on the OK button to close the window.

· There are several soft keys across the top of the screen, some are populated (in color) and most unpopulated (Grayed out). Click on the (+) sign that is second from the left to "Add a Device". A window will open that says "Add a Device". In the first box, enter the IP address of 192.168.0.3 then click on the "Ping" button to verify a successful connection with the Thin Client.

· If the Ping was successful, a message will appear stating "Ping Successful" if not, a message will appear that says "Device Not Alive". In this case, recheck all your connections and verify that the correct IP address was entered in both the Thin Client and in the "Add a Device" IP address box. Note: The IP Address must be the same in both places.

4. Once communications have been established, click on the "Get It" button to retrieve the Thin Clients ID information, then click on the "OK" button. The "Add a Device" window will close and the device will be displayed in the right window of the Axel Remote Management program. Click on the device and all of the soft keys will populate.

5. There are two ways to select the next option. Either right click on the device line and a drop down menu will appear or go to the line of soft keys that are at the top of the page and select "Send Terminal Configuration". There is an option to "Ping" the unit in this window also, you may want to run that command again. The Password box can be skipped because we deleted it during setup of the Thin Client. Go to "Set - up File" and click on the Browse icon to the right of the open box. Next, select the VDU Configuration file that is stored on your computer. Note: The file should be saved during the setup of the Axel Remote Management software. Once the file is selected, click the "Run Command" button and the VDU configuration command will run. When completed, the VDU Thin Client will reboot and the Run Command widow will display "Command Completed".

6. The VDU flat screen monitor will now have a flashing amber cursor in the upper left-hand comer of the screen. The Thin Client needs to be tested on the ASOS system to verify that the VDU configuration loaded properly.

7. To properly test the Thin Client, make all connections, power on the Thin Client and flat screen monitor, and warm start the ACU/SCA so that the keyboard will operate properly.

VDU Configuration File Text

BEGIN_AX_SETUP V1.1

# TCP/IP AX3000 Platine Terminal # # Ethernet address: 00:A0:34:21:81:A8 # # Firmware: FK40-BV31c/TCP.XX.0632b:STD # # 08250 #

# RESET_CMOS

#axname_encoding_string=yes

# ETHERNET

ethernet_link=Auto-sense ethernet_network_discover=yes ethernet_dhcp_used=no #ethernet_ipaddr=192.168.0.3 #ethernet_netmask=255.255.255.0 ethernet_axname=axel21443F ethernet_axDNS=nws.noaa ethernet_updateDNS=no

# TCP/IP

tcp_dns_servIP1=192.168.0.1 tcp_dns_servIP2= tcp_dns_domain1= tcp_dns_domain2= tcp_dns_domain3= tcp_dns_tracemode=no tcp_host1_name=AxRM tcp_host1_ip=10.201.16.96 tcp_router1_ip=192.168.0.1 tcp_router1_target=default tcp_ping_setip=yes tcp_tnsetup_port=4096 tcp_remoteCtrl_allowed=yes, full tcp_remoteCtrl_confirm=yes tcp_remoteCtrl_port=4098 tcp_remoteCtrl_enpassword=\65\0A\0D\14\06\10\14\0F\07\0D\0A\13\15\11\08\0C\11 #tcp_remoteCtrl_password=

# AUX1

aux1_service=none aux1_speed=2400 aux1_data=8-1-none aux1_tx_hdsk=none aux1_rx_hdsk=none aux1_detect=none aux1_tx_fifo=yes aux1_dtr_init=low aux1_rts_init=low

# AUX2

aux2_service=none aux2_use=printer aux2_speed=2400 aux2_data=8-1-none aux2_tx_hdsk=none aux2_detect=none aux2_tx_fifo=no aux2_dtr_init=low aux2_rts_init=low

# PARALLEL

parallel_service=none parallel_operating_mode=standard parallel_sup_signal=none

# NET1

net1_service=none

# NET2

net2_service=none

# USB1

usb1_service=none

# USB2

usb2_service=none

# USB3

usb3_service=none

# USB4

usb4_service=none

# TERMINAL

term_encrypted_password=\6A\15\0F\12\14\08\12\13\10\11\0E\0F\0D\0D\1A\07\18 #term_password= #term_operating_mode=tcp/ip term_language=english term_screen=TFT term_screensaver=no term_keyboard=american term_numlock=off term_capslock=on term_beep=no term_keydelay=medium term_keyspeed=medium term_defaultport=parallel term_preprint_string= term_postprint_string=\0C term_touchscr_port=none term_hotkeys_enable=yes term_setup_mode=graphic term_setup_geometry=1024x768-60hz term_sessman_color=black term_sessman_mode=desktop term_autoconf_force=no term_gmt=+00:00 term_gmt_name=Greenwich term_daylight=yes term_summer_day=last term_summer_dayofweek=sunday term_summer_month=march term_summer_hour=2 term_winter_day=last term_winter_dayofweek=sunday term_winter_month=october term_winter_hour=3 term_win_kbcode=409 term_comment_string=Setup as ASOS VDU

# MULTISESSION

multi_nbsession=1 multi_nbpage=1 multi_statusline=no multi_intro=alt multi_s1=112

# SESSION1 Parameters s1_predefined_setup=vt220 s1_associate_protocol=serial s1_serial_main=aux1 s1_serial_aux=none s1_associate_autoconn=yes s1_associate_reconn=yes s1_associate_label=1 aux1 s1_associate_script= s1_screen_overscan=no s1_screen_codepage=dec-multi s1_screen_cursor=block s1_kbd_capsmode=caps-lock s1_ScrlLockPause=enabled s1_initstring= s1_answerback= s1_screen_column=80 s1_screen_line=25 s1_screen_scroll=no s1_screen_wrap=no s1_screen_crlf=no s1_screen_enhanced=no s1_screen_atbmode=color s1_kbd_code=ascii s1_kbd_localcompose=local s1_kbd_special=no s1_blink_enable=yes s1_fctn_monitor=no s1_fctn_termprg=yes s1_fctn_endprn=\1B[4i s1_color_mode=yes s1_normal_foregrnd=yellow s1_normal_backgrnd=black s1_reverse_foregrnd=black s1_reverse_backgrnd=brown s1_underscore_foregrnd=lt-cyan s1_underscore_backgrnd=black s1_graphics_foregrnd=yellow s1_graphics_backgrnd=black s1_blink_coloured=no s1_palette7=62 s1_tab=X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X s1_udk_ins=\1B[2~ s1_udk_del=\1B[3~ s1_udk_backspace=\08 s1_udk_dot=.

END_AX_SETUP

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