ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL RADIAC SET AN/VDR-2 (NSN 6665-01-222-1425) TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE i SERVICE UPON RECEIPT PAGE 2-1 TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 2-12 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES PAGE 2-14 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT PAGE 2-17 HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 1 APRIL 1988 "This publication is required for official use or for administrative or operational purposes only. distribution is limited to U.S. Government Agencies. Other requests for this document must be referred to Commander, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, ATTN: AMSEL-ME-P, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5000." DESTRUCTION NOTICE - Destroy by any method that will prevent disclosure of contents or reconstruction of the document.
C1 Change No. 1 Organizational Maintenance Manual Radiac Set AN/VDR-2 (NSN 6665-01-222-1425) (EIC: KYF) HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Washington, DC, 15 September 1991 TM 11-6665-251-20, 1 April 1988, is changed as follows: 1. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar in the margin of the page. Added or revised illustrations are indicated by a miniature pointing hand. Remove pages lnsert pages i and ii i and ii 1-1 through 1-6 1-1 through 1-6 2 5 and 2-6 2-5 and 2-6 A-1 (A-2 Blank) A-1 (A-2 Blank) B-3 through B-6 B-3 through B-6 2. File this change sheet in the front of the publication for reference purposes. Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and DOD contractors only for official use or for administrative or operational purposes. This determination was made on 15 June 1991. Other requests for this document will be referred to Commander, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5007. DESTRUCTION NOTICE - Destroy by any method that will prevent disclosure of contents or reconstruction of the document.
By Order of the Secretary of the Army: CARL E. VUONO General, United States Army Chief of Staff Official: PATRICIA P. HICKERSON Colonel, United States Army The Adjutant General DISTRIBUTION: To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-51-E, block 1753, Unit Maintenance Requirements for TM 11-6665-251-20.
.TM 11-6665-251-20 Technical Manual No. 11-6665-251-20 Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC, 1 April 1988 Organizational Maintenance Manual Radiac Set AN/VDR-2 (NSN 6665-01-222-1425) REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS You can help improve this manual. If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way to improve the procedures, please let us know. Mail your letter, DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms), or DA Form 2028-2 located in the back of this manual direct to: Commander, US Army Communications- Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth, ATTN: AMSEL-LC-ME-PS, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07003-5000. A reply will be furnished to you. TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION Page Section 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1. Scope.................................................... 1-1 1-2. Maintenance Forms, Records, and Reports...................... 1-1 1-3. Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR)........ 1-1 1-4. Destruction of Army Electronics Materiel........................ 1-1 1-5. Administrative Storage....................................... 1-2 1-6. Consolidated Index of Army Publications and Bank Forms......... 1-2 1-7. Calibration................................................ 1-2 Section Il. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA 1-8. Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features............. 1-2 1-9. Location and Description of Major Components.................. 1-3 1-10. Equipment Data............................................1-4 1-11. Equipment Configuration.................................... 1-5 Section Ill. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION 1-12. Equipment Function.........................................1-6 i CHANGE 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) Page CHAPTER 2. ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Section I. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 2-1. Common Tools and Equipment.............................. 2-1 2-2. Special Tools and Support Equipment......................... 2-1 2-3. Repair Parts.............................................. 2-1 Section ll. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT 2-4. 2-5. 2-6. 2-7. 2-8. 2-9. 2-10. Unpacking............................................... 2-1 Checking Unpacked Equipment.............................. 2-1 Installation Instructions..................................... 2-2 Setting Attenuation Factor.................................. 2-3 Installing Radiac Set in Mount............................... 2-7 Installing Vehicular Installation Kits........................... 2-10 Removal of Radiac Set From Vehicle Mount................... 2-11 Section Ill. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) 2-11. General.................................................. 2-12 Section lv. TROUBLESHOOTING 2-12. General.................................................. 2-12 2-13. Troubleshooting Table...................................... 2-12 2-14. Troubleshooting Procedure: Display is Blank and Dark, Radiac Set is Vehicle Mounted........................................ 2-13 Section V. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 2-15. General.................................................. 2-14 2-16. Touch-up Painting instructions............................... 2-14 2-17. Replacement of Vehicle Power Converter...................... 2-15 2-18. Replacement of Shock Mount............................... 2-16 Section VI. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT 2-19. Packing for Shipment...................................... 2-17 2-20. Preparation for Storage..................................... 2-17 APPENDIX A. REFERENCES................................................. A-1 APPENDIX B. Section I. Section IIA. llb. Section llla. IIIB. Section lva. IVB. APPENDIX C. Section I. Section Il. MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART............................ B-1 INTRODUCTION............................................... B-1 MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART RADIACSET, AN/VDR-2........ B-3 MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART MOUNT, MT-6123/VDR-2....... B-4 TOOL AND TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS RADIAC SET AN/VDR-2..................................................... B-5 TOOL AND TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS MOUNT, MT-6123/VDR-2................................................ B-5 REMARKS RADIAC SET, AN/VDR-2............................... B-6 REMARKS MOUNT, MT-6123/VDR-2............................... B-6 EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST................... C-1 INTRODUCTION............................................... C-1 EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST.................... C-1 ii
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1. SCOPE. Type of Manual: Organizational Maintenance Manual. Model Number and Equipment Name: Radiac Set AN/VDR-2, herein referred to as radiac set. Purpose of Equipment: Used to locate and measure radioactivity in the form of gamma rays and beta particles. Displays dose rates and total accumulated dose resulting from a fallout field. 1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS. The following paragraphs provide information on maintenance forms, records, and reports. a. Reports of Maintenance and Unsatisfactory Equipment. Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA Pam 738-750, as contained in Maintenance Management Update. b. Reporting of Item and Packaging Discrepanices. Fill out and forward SF 364 (Report of Discrepancy (ROD)) as prescribed in AR 735-11-2/DLAR 4140.55/SECNAVlNST 4355.18/AFR 400-54/MCO 4430.3J. c. Transportation Discrepancy Report (TDR) (SF 361). Fill out and forward Transportation Discrepancy Report (TDR) SF 361) as prescribed in AR 55-38/NAVSUPlNST 4610.33C/AFR 75-18/MCO P4610.19D/DLAR 4500.15. 1-3. REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR). If your equipment needs improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who can tell us what you don t like about your equipment. Let us know why you don t like the design or performance. Put it on an SF 368 (Product Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to: Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth, ATTN: AMSEL-PA-MA-D, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5000. We ll send you a reply. 1-4. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY ELECTRONICS MATERIEL. Destruction of Army electronics materiel to prevent enemy use shall be in accordance with TM 750-244-2. 1-1 CHANGE 1
1-5. ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE Administrative storage of equipment issued to and used by Army activities will have preventive maintenance performed in accordance with the PMCS charts before storing. When removing the equipment from administrative storage, the PMCS should be performed to ensure operational readiness. Disassembly and repacking of equipment for shipment or limited storage are covered in paragraphs 2-19 and 2-20 of TM 11-6665-251-20. 1-6. CONSOLIDATED INDEX OF ARMY PUBLICATIONS AND BANK FORMS. Refer to the latest issue of DA Pam 25-30 to determine whether there are new editions, changes or additional publications pertaining to the equipment. 1-7. CALIBRATION. Calibration requirements for the radiac set are located in TB43-180 (Calibration Requirements for the Maintenance of Army Materiel). Procedures for calibration check and emergency calibration are contained in Appendix B of this manual. Section Il. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA 1-8. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES. Light weight. Easy to use. Battery operated. Self-testing during operation or on demand by operator. Autoranging. Detects, measures, and displays level of gamma radiation dose rate from 0.01 µgy/hr. to 100 Gy/hr. Detects, measures, and displays level of beta particle dose rate from 0.01 µgy/hr. to 5 cgy/hr. Measures, stores, and displays accumulated dose from 0.01 µgy to 9.99 Gy. Flashes display to indicate reduced-accuracy condition when measuring dose rates between 10 Gy/hr. and above. Liquid crystal display (LCD) shows three digits, decimal point, and unit of measure rate or accumulated dose; also indicates low batteries and faults. Audible or visual alarms independently preset for dose rate and accumulated dose. Can be vehicle mounted with vehicle power actuating alarms and intercoms; computes and displays dose rates external to vehicle. 1-2 CHANGE 1
1-9. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS. WARNING The high range detector contains 1 nanocurie of Thorium 232. Controlled disposal required in accordance with AR 385-11. 1-3 CHANGE 1
NOTE The radiacmeter and probe are serialized and must be kept together as a set. 1-10. EQUIPMENT DATA. Altitude operating range: Humidity: Temperature operating range: Storage temperature range: To 15,000 feet (4572 m) above sea level 95 percent -51 to 120 F (-46 to + 49 C) -60 to 160 F (-51 to -71 C) Weight: Length: Width: Depth: 4.6 pounds (2.08 kg) 9.125 inches (232 mm) 6.875 inches (175 mm) 3.125 inches (79 mm) Main power, all weather: Vehicle power (when vehicle mounted): Main power battery life: Three BA-3090 dry batteries in parallel (9 V dc) 24 V dc 100 hours (minimum) 1-4 CHANGE 1
1-11. EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION. SYSTEM AN/VDR-2 Radiac Set lm-243/vdr-2 Radiacmeter COMPONENT DT-616/VDR-2 Probe CONFIG- URATION 1 REMARKS Carried by personnel for survey mode (refer to Operator s Manual, TM 11-6665-251-10) Pouch and Strap AN/VDR-2 Radiac Set lm-243/vdr-2 Radiacmeter DT-616/VDR-2 Probe 2 Carried by personnel for monitoring mode (refer to Operator s Manual, TM 11-6665-251-10) Pouch and Strap AN/VDR-2 Radiac Set lm-243/vdr-2 Radiacmeter DT-616/VDR-2 Probe Pouch and Strap Vehicle Type Installation Kit* M577A Carrier, Command Post....................................... Installation Kit, Radiac Set 3 Installed in various vehicles (Ground Radiological Reconnaissance Mode, GRR). Pouch and strap are not used but are stored in vehicle. Vehicle lnstallation Kits* and Mount** (neither supplied with radiac set) are listed below. MK2001/VDR-2 M113A1 Carrier, Armored Personnel................................ Installation Kit, Radiac Set MK2574/VDR-2 M151A1/A2 Truck, Utility.25 Ton (Jeep)............................... Installation Kit, Radiac Set MK2013/VDR-2 M60A1 and M60A3 Tanks............................................Installation Kit, Radiac Set MK2012/VDR-2 M2/M3 Vehicle, Bradley Fighting..................................... Installation Kit, Radiac Set MK2017/VDR-2 M880 Truck, 1.25 Ton................................................... Installation Kit, Radiac Set MK2039/VDR-2 M1 Tank......................................................... Installation Kit, Radiac Set MK2016/VDR-2 M998, HMMWV................................................... Installation Kit, Radiac Set MK2546/VDR-2 M1008, CUCV.............................................................. Installation Kit, Radiac Set MK2545/VDR-2 M1A1 Tank....................................................... lnstallation Kit, Radiac Set * Vehicle Installation Kits are required but not provided with the radiac set. MK2659/VDR-2 ** Each installation Kit requires a vehicular mount (MOUNT MT-6123/VDR-2) which is not provided with the kit or the radiac set. 1-5 CHANGE 1
Section Ill. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION 1-12. EQUIPMENT FUNCTION. 1-6
CHAPTER 2 ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Section l. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 2-1. COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. Required tools are listed in Appendix B, Maintenance Allocation Chart, in this manual. 2-2. SPECIAL TOOLS AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. None required. 2-3. REPAIR PARTS. The Organizational Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL), TM 11-6665-251-20P illustrates the repair parts for Radiac Set AN/VDR-2. 2-4. UNPACKING. Section Il. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT a. For shipment overseas, the radiac set is packaged in a waterproof fiberboard carton. Corners and seams are sealed with waterproof tape. Four such packages are usually overpacked in a waterproof fiberboard carton. b. For domestic use, the radiac set is packed packed in a fiberboard carton. in a fiberboard carton. Four such packages are usually over- CAUTION Do not force or pry top or sides of fiberboard box. Damage to the radiac set may occur. c. To remove units from the fiberboard box: (1) First remove the staples from the metal strips around the fiberboard box. (2) Next use shears or a pair of diagonal pliers to cut and fold back metal strips. (3) Strip off the waterproof tape, open flaps, and remove units. 2-5. CHECKING UNPACKED EQUIPMENT. a. Check the unit for possible shipping damage. If there is any shipping damage, report it on SF 364 (Report of Discrepancy (ROD). b. Look at the packing slip and make sure all the components of the radiac set have been shipped. If not, report the problem, following the instructions in SF 361, Discrepancy in Shipment Report (DISREP). c. The radiac set should not be used if a part is missing, even if the part does not affect proper operation of the unit. d. Check to see if the equipment has been modified. If the equipment has been modified, the MWO number will be on the top panel, by the nomenclature plate. e. Check to see if current MWOs have been applied. These would be listed in DA PAM 25-30. 2-1
2-6. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. Configurations: 1. SURVEY MODE 2. MONITORING MODE 3. GRR (Vehicle Operation Mode) a. Set PWR switch to OFF. Refer to paragraph 2-4a of the Operator s Manual, TM 11-6665-251-10, and install batteries. b. Attach PROBE to RADIACMETER CABLE. c. Refer to paragraph 2-4d of the Operator s Manual, TM 11-6665-251-10, and perform pre-operational tests. d. For use in configurations 1 and 2 (Survey Mode and Monitoring Mode) refer to paragraph 2-4 and 2-5 of the Operator s Manual, TM 11-6665-251-10. Connect STRAP to POUCH and insert RADIACMETER and PROBE into POUCH. For use in configuration 3 (Vehicular Operation) refer to paragraphs 2-7 through 2-10 of this manual. 2-2
2-7. NOTE The attenuation factor of the radiac set is factory set to 10.0, and must be adjusted before the radiac set is installed in a vehicle. Each vehicle has a specific attenuation factor. (Refer to the chart on page 2-5.) Adjustment of the attenuation factor is accomplished by adjustment of SLIDE SWITCH S2 located inside the radiacmeter. a. Set PWR switch to OFF. b. Loosen (do not remove) 8 CAPTIVE SCREWS. c. Slide RADIACMETER HOUSING out of RADIACMETER COVER just far enough to expose SLIDE SWITCH S2. d. SLIDE SWITCH S2 is designed with 10 rows of sliding contacts Iabelled A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, and K. The sliding contact in each row can be positioned at any location 1 through 10 in that row. Rows G, H, and J are used to set the attenuation factor. 2-3
NOTE Do not change the setting of the sliding contacts not used in setting the attenuation factor. This will cause the radiac set to function improperly. e. Record the setting of all sliding contacts of SLIDE SWITCH S2 before setting the attenuation factor. f. Refer to the following table and determine the attenuation factor for the vehicle in which the radiac set is being installed. SLIDE SWITCH S2 settings for the vehicles listed in the table are shown on the next page. M1 M2/M3 M60A1/M60A3 M113A1 M151A1/A2 M577A M880 M1008 M998 20.0 9.10 23.0 3.60 1.30 4.02 2.00 2.00 1.70 g. Press the tip of a ballpoint pen or other similar pointed instrument into the circular recess in the center of the sliding contacts, and move the contacts to the setting determined in step f., above. h. To set an attenuation factor of 23.0, for example, set the sliding contact in row G to 2, row H to 3, and row J to 0. 2-4
SLIDE SWITCH ATTENUATION FACTOR SETTINGS NOTE For vehicle M577A a factor of 4.0 has been set instead of 4.02 because SLIDE SWITCH S2 cannot be set to settings smaller than one-tenth. 2-5 CHANGE 1
i. from NOTE If sliding contact settings are made with a resulting value below 1.00, these settings will be ignored by the radiac set and an attenuation factor of 1.00 will be automatically assumed. After setting the sliding contacts in rows G, H, and J, ensure that the other sliding contacts have not moved the settings noted in step e above. j. Set PWR switch to ON, display will indicate RATE. k. Depress and hold ATTEN pushbutton, then depress CLR/TEST pushbutton. l. DISPLAY will indicate attenuation factor set in step g, above. m. If the correct attenuation factor is displayed, set PWR switch to OFF, and proceed to step o, below. n. If the wrong attenuation factor is displayed, an incorrect slide switch setting has been made. Repeat steps a through m above. If the wrong attenuation factor is still displayed, refer the radiac set to the next higher level of maintenance. o. Slide RADIACMETER COVER over RADIAC- METER HOUSING. p. Tighten 8 CAPTIVE SCREWS. 2-6
2-8. NOTE An installation kit is required to install the radiac set in a vehicle. Refer to paragraph 1-10 to determine which installation kit is to be used for each type of vehicle. The Mount, Radiac Set MT-6123/VDR-2 is not supplied with each installation kit. a. Set PWR switch to OFF. CAUTION Remove batteries prior to installing radiac set in mount. Radiac set can be damaged if batteries are left in. b. Refer to paragraph 2-4a of the Operator s Manual, TM 11-6665-251-10, and remove all three batteries. c. Replace the battery pouch for future use. cover and store batteries d. Ensure that the probe is securely connected radiacmeter cable. 2-7
e. Raise TOP COVER of mount and hinged PROBE POSITIONING FLANGE. f. Insert probe into mount between LEFT WALL and PROBE POSITIONING BRACKET. g. Position probe to fit snugly against PROBE POSI- TIONING TAB, and locate HIGH RANGE DETECTOR ASSEMBLY as shown. h. Position CONVERTER CABLE around probe as shown. i. Connect CONVERTER CABLE PLUG to converter cable receptacle securely. j. Lower PROBE POSITIONING FLANGE. 2-8
k. Position coil cord connecting the probe to the radiacmeter to the back of the unit through the opening between the top cover and shelf. l. Position radiacmeter squarely on shelf above probe and center between LOCKING LUGS. m. Close top cover to position radiacmeter against RADIACMETER POSITIONING TAB. n. Tighten RETAINING SCREWS. 2-9
2-9. NOTE Installation kits are required to install the radiac set and mount in the vehicles. TM 11-6665-362-20&P contains complete installation instructions. Each installation kit also contains all parts, cables, connectors, and hardware required for installation. A list of these installation kits appears in paragraph 1-10. The instructions provided with each installation kit will also indicate how the vehicular power cable is to be attached to the radiac set and mount assembly as shown below. a. Set ALM switch to AUD, set PWR switch to ON. b. DISPLAY will indicate three zeros, then dose rate. c. Refer to paragraph 2-4d of the Operator s Manual, TM 11-6665-261-10, and perform pre-operational tests. d. If vehicle headset, check is equipped with that alarm can be an intercom and heard distinctly. 2-10
2-10. a. Set PWR switch to OFF. b. Loosen (do not remove) two top cover RETAIN- ING SCREWS. c. Raise TOP COVER and remove radiacmeter. d. Disconnect CONVERTER CABLE from receptacle. e. Remove probe and place radiacmeter and probe in pouch with strap attached. f. Lower TOP COVER and position CONVERTER CABLE within mount. g. Tighten top cover RETAINING SCREWS. 2-11
Section Ill. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) 2-11. GENERAL. No preventive maintenance to the radiac set is required at the organizational level. Refer to the Operator s Manual, TM 11-6665-251-10, for PMCS of the radiac set. 2-12. GENERAL Section IV. TROUBLESHOOTING. a. Troubleshooting at the organizational maintenance level requires that you locate faults as quickly as possible. b. Repair or replace a defective unit or component only if authorized to do so. Repairs by organizational maintenance are limited by tools, test equipment, and replacement parts allocated to that level. Refer the problem to a higher level of maintenance if necessary. c. Before using the Troubleshooting Table, paragraph 2-13, check your work order and talk to the equipment operator, if possible, to determine specific fault symptoms. d. The Troubleshooting Table lists common problems that may occur during operation or maintenance of the radiac set. To use the Troubleshooting Table proceed as follows. 1. Locate the problem under the MALFUNCTION heading. 2. Perform the operations listed under the TEST or INSPECTION heading in the order designated. 3. Repair the unit as directed under the CORRECTIVE ACTION heading: e. This Troubleshooting Table cannot list all problems that may occur, or provide all possible procedures to correct the problem. If you cannot locate the problem in the table, or if the problem is not corrected by following the procedures in the table, notify your supervisor. 2-13. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE. MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION Table 2-1. Troubleshooting a. DISPLAY IS BLANK AND DARK, RADIAC SET ON, NOT VEHICLE MOUNTED. Replace batteries. (Refer to paragraph 2-4a of Operator s Manual, TM 11-6665-251-10.) b. DISPLAY IS BLANK AND DARK, VEHICLE MOUNTED. Step 1. Check converter cable is connected to radiac set. Connect converter cable as necessary. Step 2. Check radiac set in accordance with paragraph 2-14. Repair as instructed in paragraph 2-17. c. DISPLAY FLASHES O DURING OPERATION OR TESTING. Check probe connected to radiacmeter. Connect probe as necessary. d. DISPLAYED ATTENUATION FACTOR DIFFERENT FROM THAT ASSIGNED TO YOUR VEHICLE. Check slide switch S2 is set to correct attenuation factor. (Refer to paragraph 2-7.) Set attenuation factor in accordance with paragraph 2-7. 2-12
2-14. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE: DISPLAY IS BLANK AND DARK, RADIAC SET IS VEHICLE MOUNTED. a. Refer to paragraph 2-10 and remove radiac set from mount. b. Refer to paragraph 2-4a of the Operator s Manual, TM 11-6665-251-10, and install fresh batteries. c. If display remains blank and dark, refer radiac set to a higher level of maintenance. d. If display lights up and indicates dose rate, radiac set is operating normally. Refer to paragraph 2-8 and install the radiac set in mount. Proceed to step e below. e. Set PWR switch to OFF. f. Disconnect VEHICULAR POWER CABLE from VEHICULAR POWER CONVERTER. g. Connect a digital voltmeter to vehicular power cable plug socket terminal A and terminal D. h. If voltmeter indicates 10 to 40 V dc, the power converter is defective, refer to paragraph 2-17. i. If voltmeter indicates other than in step h, above, the problem is in vehicle power supply. Refer the condition to your supervisor. 2-13
Section V. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 2-15. GENERAL. Organizational maintenance of the radiac set is limited to routine cleaning, removal of corrosion, touch-up painting, replacement of the power converter and replacement of shock mounts. 2-16. TOUCH-UP PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS. NOTE Do not brush on touch-up paint to areas not already painted. Do not paint display window or alarm light glass. Lightly sand exterior of painted surfaces with fine sandpaper (Item b, Appendix C) to remove rust and corrosion. Protect base metal from further corrosion by brushing on two thin coats of paint. Refer to TB 43-0118 (Field Instructions for Painting and Preserving Electronics Command Equipment). 2-14
2-17. REPLACEMENT OF VEHICLE POWER CONVERTER. a. Refer to paragraph 2-10 and remove radiac set from mount. b. Remove cable clamp and retain along with hardware. c. Remove 2 mounting screws and associated washers and retain. d. Replace Vehicle Power Converter using existing hardware. e. Replace cable clamp. 2-15
2-18. REPLACEMENT OF SHOCK MOUNT. a. Refer to paragraph 2-10 and remove radiac set from mount. b. Remove top mounting screw and associated washers from shock mount and retain. c. Remove 2 bottom nuts and associated washers and lift out 2 flat head screws (retain all hardware). d. Replace shock mount and reinstall using existing hardware and shock mount spacer. 2-16
Section VI. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT 2-19. PACKING FOR SHIPMENT. CAUTION Batteries must be removed prior to shipment. Prolonged storage of radiac set with batteries installed may damage equipment. a. Refer to paragraph 2-4a of the Operator s Manual, TM 11-6665-251-10, and remove batteries. b. Refer to paragraph 2-4b of TM 11-6665-251-10 and install the radiacmeter and probe in the pouch and close pouch prior to shipment. 2-20. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE. a. Refer to paragraph 2-4d of the Operator s Manual, TM 11-6665-251-10, and perform pre-operational tests to ensure that radiac set is operational. b. Refer to paragraph 2-4a of the Operator s Manual, TM 11-6665-251-10, and remove batteries. c. Refer to paragraph 2-4b of Manual TM 11-6665-251-10, and install radiacmeter in the pouch and close pouch prior to storage. 2-17/(2-18 Blank)
APPENDIX A REFERENCES A-1. SCOPE This appendix lists forms and publications that are referenced in this manual or that contain information applicable to the operation and organizational maintenance of the Radiac Set AN/VDR-2. A-2. FORMS DA Form 2028-2 Standard Form 361 Standard Form 364 Standard Form 368 Recommended Changes to Equipment Technical Manuals Discrepancy in Shipment Report (DISREP) Report of Discrepancy (ROD) Quality Deficiency Report A-3. PUBLICATIONS DA Pam 25-30 FM 3-12 TB 43-0118 DA Pam 738-750 TM 750-224-2 TM 740-90-1 TM 11-6665-251-10 Consolidated Index of Army Publications and Blank Forms Operational Aspects of Radiolocial Defense Field Instructions for Painting and Preserving Communications- Electronics Equipment The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) Procedures for Destruction of Electronics Materiel to Prevent Enemy Use (Electronics Command) Administrative Storage of Equipment Operator s Manual: Radiac Set AN/VDR-2 TM 11-6665-362-20&P Organizational Maintenance Manual Including Repair Parts and Special Tools List: Radiac Set Installation Kits For Using Vehicles A-1/(A-2 Blank) CHANGE 1
APPENDIX B MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART Section I. INTRODUCTION B-1. GENERAL This appendix provides a summary of the maintenance operations for the Radiac Set. It authorizes categories of maintenance for specific maintenance functions on repairable items and components and the tools and equipment required to perform each function. This appendix may be used as an aid in planning maintenance operations. B-2. MAINTENANCE FUNCTION Maintenance functions will be limited to and defined as follows: a. INSPECT. To determine the serviceability of an item by comparing its physical, mechanical, and/or electrical characteristics with established standards through examination. b. TEST. To verify serviceability and to detect incipient failure by measuring the mechanical or electrical characteristics of an item and comparing those characteristics with prescribed standards. c. CALIBRATE. To determine and cause corrections to be made or to be adjusted on instruments or test measuring and diagnostic equipments used in precision measurement. Consists of comparisons of two instruments, one of which is a certified standard of known accuracy, to detect and adjust any discrepancy in the accuracy of the instrument being compared. d. INSTALL. The act of emplacing, seating, or fixing into position an item, part, module (component or assembly) in a manner to allow the proper functioning of the equipment or system. e. ADJUST. To maintain, within prescribed limits, by bringing into proper or exact position or by setting the operating characteristics to the specified parameters. f. REPAIR. The application of maintenance services (inspect, test, service, adjust, align, calibrate, replace) or other maintenance actions (welding, grinding, riveting, straightening, facing, remachining, or resurfacing) to restore serviceability to an item by correcting specific damage, fault, malfunction, or failure in a part, sub-assembly, module (component or assembly), end item, or system. B-3. COLUMN ENTRIES a. COLUMN 1, GROUP NUMBER. Column 1 lists group numbers, the purpose of which is to identify components, assemblies, sub-assemblies and modules with the next higher assembly. b. COLUMN 2, COMPONENT/ASSEMBLY. Column 2 contains the noun names of components, assemblies, sub-assemblies, and modules for which maintenance is authorized. c. COLUMN 3, MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS. Column 3 lists the functions to be performed on the item listed in Column 2. When the items are listed without maintenance functions, it is solely for the purpose of having the group numbers in the MAC and RPSTL coincide. d. COLUMN 4, MAINTENANCE CATEGORY. Column 4 specifies, by the listing of a work time figure in the appropriate sub-columns, the lowest level of maintenance authorized to perform the function listed in Column 3. This figure represents the active time required to perform that maintenance function at the indicated category of maintenance. If the number or complexity of the task within the listed maintenance function varies at different maintenance categories, appropriate work time figures will be shown for each category. The number of taskhours specified by the work time figure represents the average time required to restore an item (assembly, sub-assembly, component, module, end item, or system) to a serviceable condition under typical field conditions. B-1
This time includes preparation time, troubleshooting time, and quality assurance/quality control time in addition to the time required to perform the specific tasks identified for the maintenance functions authorized in the maintenance allocation chart. Sub-columns of Column 4 are as follows: C - Operator/Crew O - Organizational F - Direct Support H - General Support D - Depot e. COLUMN 5, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. Column 5 specifies by the code, those common tool sets (not individual tools) and special tools, test, and support equipment to perform the designated function. f. COLUMN 6, REMARKS. Column 6 contains an alphabetic code which leads to the remark in Section IV. Remarks, which is pertinent to the item opposite the particular code. B-4. TOOL AND TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (SECTION Ill) a. TOOLS OR TEST EQUIPMENT REFERENCE CODE. The numbers in this column coincide with the numbers used in the tools and equipment column of the MAC. The numbers indicate the applicable tool or test equipment for the maintenance functions. b. MAINTENANCE CATEGORY. The codes in this column indicate the maintenance category allocated to the tool or test equipment. c. NOMENCLATURE. This column lists the noun name and nomenclature of the tools and test equipment required to perform the maintenance functions. d. NATIONAL/NATO STOCK NUMBER. This column lists the National/NATO stock number of the specific tool or test equipment. e. TOOL NUMBER. This column lists the manufacturer s part of the tool followed by the Federal Supply Code for manufacturers (5 digit number) in parentheses. B-5. REMARKS (SECTION IV) a. REFERENCE CODE. This code refers to the appropriate item in Section II, Column 6. b. REMARKS. This column provides the required explanatory information necessary to clarify items appearing in Section Il. B-2
Section IIA. MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART FOR RADIAC SET, AN/VDR-2 B-3 CHANGE 1
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Section IIIA. TOOL AND TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR RADIAC SET AN/VDR-2 Section IIIB. TOOL AND TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MOUNT, MT-6123/VDR-2 B-5
Section IVA. REMARKS RADIAC SET AN/VDR-2 REF. CODE REMARKS A B C D E F G H I J K L M Visual Inspection. Operational Test Using Bite. Calibration of Radiacmeter and Probe Using AN/UDM-2. Install Radiac Set in Vehicle. Set Attenuation Factor Switch. Service by Replacing Batteries (3 Each 9 Volts). Repair by Replacing Front Panel Assembly, Rear Panel Assembly, PCBs. Repair by Replacing Front Panel Assembly Gasket. Repair by Replacing Rear Panel Assembly Gasket, Power Supply Board, Battery Housing Assembly. Repair by Replacing High Range Detector Assembly, Low Range Assembly. Repair by Replacement of Mylar Window Assembly. Calibration Using AN/UDM-1A for Health/Safety Applications. Repair by Replacing Cable Assembly. Section IVB. REMARKS MOUNT, MT-6123/VDR-2 REF. CODE REMARKS A B C Visual Inspection. Repair by Replacing the Vehicular Power Converter, Shock Mounts. Test Output Using AN/PSM-45. B-6 CHANGE 1 PIN: 063662-001
APPENDIX C EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST Section I. INTRODUCTION C-1. SCOPE This appendix lists expendable supplies and materials you will need to operate and maintain the radiac set. These are authorized to you by CTA 50-970. Expendable Items (Except Medical, Class V, Repair Parts, and Heraldic Items). C-2. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS a. COLUMN 1, ITEM NUMBER. This number is assigned to the entry in the listing and is referenced in the narrative instructions to identify the material (e.g., Use cleaning compound, Item 5, Appendix D ). b. COLUMN 2, LEVEL. This column identifies the lowest level of maintenance that requires the listed item. C Operator/Crew O Organizational Maintenance F Direct Support Maintenance H General Support Maintenance D Depot c. COLUMN 3, NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER. This is the national stock number assigned to the item used to request or requisition the item. d. COLUMN 4, DESCRIPTION. Indicates the federal item name and, if required, a description to identify the item. The last line for each item indicates the part number followed by the Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM), in parentheses, if applicable. e. COLUMN 5, UNIT OF MEASURE (U/M). Indicates the measure used in performing the actual maintenance function. This measure is expressed by a two-character alphabetical abbreviation (e.g., ea, in, pr). If the unit of measure differs from the unit of issue: requisition the lowest unit of issue that will satisfy your requirements. Section Il. EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) UNIT ITEM NATIONAL DESCRIPTION OF NO. LEVEL STOCK NO. PART NO. AND FSCM MEAS. 1 0 6135-01-063-1978 Battery, Dry Cold-Weather, BA-3090 ea 2 0 Cleaning Compound ea 3 0 8305-00-267-3015 Cleaning Cloth, Lint Free yd 4 0 7720-00-356-4694 1 Inch Bristled Brush ea 5 0 Paint pt 6 0 5350-00-598-5908 Sandpaper, No. 000 sh C-1/(C-2 Blank)
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