System can update the direction of detected radiation, taking into consideration the movement of the vehicle or its turret, can eliminate indications from the reflected radiation and gives possibility to communicate with fire control system or other vehicle systems.

The system has an optical and acoustic signal system of detected radiation. SSP-1 OBRA-3 can also identify laser source type (impulse range finder or laser illuminator), laser source direction and can update direction of the radiation source when it changes. The system is adapted to firing smoke grenades in the following models: manual, semi-automatic, automatic.

Dependingon OBRA units arrangement inside the vehicle it can be operated by any crew member. When the additional display desk is used, the second member of the vehicle crew can observe the system indications.