HRMA Simulator & HRMA XRCF FSE

On 7/11/96, we saw the HRMA Simulator in the XRCF FSE, the HRMA calibration mount, complete with Shutter Assembly and Grating Instertion-Retraction Mechanisms.

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Updated 7/15/96

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HRMA Shutter Assembly.

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Grating Insertion-Retraction Mechanism.

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Front view of the system.

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Forward Contamination Cover.

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Forward view of HRMA Simulator.

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Sice view of HRMA sim, showing FCC mount, ring, offloaders.

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HRMA Shutter Assembly.

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Side view of HRMA Sim.

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Handling and construction of offloader weights.

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Detail of Grating Insertion-Retraction Mechanism. GIRM can be hyperextended by disconnecting arm. GIRM can then be swung out to hyperextended position and fixed in place to outer bracket (shiny bracket shown with 2 oblong holes).

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Reach to offloaders.

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XRCF FSE feet.

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Side view of system.

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Grating Insertion and Retraction Mechanism.

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