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The '''Translation Hand Controller (THC)''' provides the capability of manual commanding simultaneous accelerations along the spacecraft axes, that means translational manoevers. It is also used to initiate several transfer commands, to transfer the spacecraft control from CMC to SCS control for example. The real THC is basically a kind of joystick, but with some significant differences. The main functions are simulated by configuring an external joystick with the [[Launchpad_Configuration_Options|Project Apollo Launchpad Configurator]], for some functions the panel is used.
== Panel switches ==
[[Image:THC_switch_location.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Location of THC switches]]
In order to use the THC it need to be powered, which is done by switching the TRANS CONTR PWR switch {{Panel label|name=A}} to the upper position<cite>I</cite>.
Additionally to the translational movements the real THC may be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise:
== Joystick support ==
<biblio force=false>
#I The TRANS CONTR PWR switch receive power from the SCS CONTR/AUTO MNA/B circuit breakers on panel 8
#[[References]]
</biblio>
[[Category:Stabilization and Control System]]
[[Category:Stabilization and Control System]]
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Revision as of 19:08, 23 April 2007

The Translation Hand Controller (THC) provides the capability of manual commanding simultaneous accelerations along the spacecraft axes, that means translational manoevers. It is also used to initiate several transfer commands, to transfer the spacecraft control from CMC to SCS control for example. The real THC is basically a kind of joystick, but with some significant differences. The main functions are simulated by configuring an external joystick with the Project Apollo Launchpad Configurator, for some functions the panel is used.

Panel switches

Location of THC switches

In order to use the THC it need to be powered, which is done by switching the TRANS CONTR PWR switch A to the upper positionI.

Additionally to the translational movements the real THC may be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise:


Joystick support

<biblio force=false>

#I The TRANS CONTR PWR switch receive power from the SCS CONTR/AUTO MNA/B circuit breakers on panel 8 
#References

</biblio>


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