Remus pre-production series

REMUS (Rechnergesteuertes Einheitliches Mep und Priifsystern) is an Automatic Test System prograrn, conceived by the government of the Federal Republic of Germany in the mid '60's, whose objectives are to provide the FRG armed forces a standardized hardware/software auto matic test capability for electronic equipments at maintenance echelon 3. The REMUS program has progressed through a study phase and a prototype phase. The initial production phase deliveries are nearly complete; adaptation to several weapon systems is underway; and FRG Army troop trials are progressing. The REMUS system will be first fielded for support of the FRG's Gepard anti-aircraft tank electronic system in 1981. This paper provides an overview of the REMUS program; discusses significant technical changes from the prototype system; and reviews current program status and future plans.