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Nachfolgend ist das Service-Manual abgebildet, welches die US-Army für dieses Gerät herausgegeben hat. Möglicherweise sind hier zusätzliche Informationen verfügbar.
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M A I N T E N A N C E M A N U A L (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS) COUNTER/TIMER, UNIVERSAL MODEL DC 503A TEKTRONIX, (NSN 6625-01-114-4890) 26 DECEMBER 1984 D E P A R T M E N T O F T H E A R M Y...
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 W A R N I N G DANGEROUS VOLTAGE is used in the operation of this equipment DEATH ON CONTACT may result if personnel fail to observe safety precautions Never work electronic equipment unless there is another person nearby who is familiar with the operation and hazards of the equipment and who is competent in administering first aid.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 Copyright 1980 Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduced by permission of copyright owner. HEADQUARTERS TECHNICAL MANUAL DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Washington, D. C., 26 December 1984 No. 9-6625-474-14&P-3 OPERATOR, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS)
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT) Page SECTION 6. OPTIONS REPLACEABLE ELECTRICAL PARTS SECTION 7. DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT BOARD ILLUSTRATIONS SECTION 8. REPLACEABLE MECHANICAL PARTS SECTION 9. REFERENCES APPENDIX A. MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART (MAC) APPENDIX B. R E C O M M E N D E D S P A R E P A R T S L I S T...
TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 LIST OF TABLES Page Table No. Title Electrical Characteristics ....... . Miscellaneous .
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Tektronix Universal Counter/Timer, Model DC 503A. Throughout this manual, Tektronix Universal like about your equipment. Let us know why you don’t like the design.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 Fig. 0-1. DC 503A Universal Counter/Timer...
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 SECTION 1 SPECIFICATION Instrument Options Instrument Description The DC 503A Universal Counter/Timer is designed to Option 01 replaces the internal 10 MHz time base operate in a TM 500-series power module. (clock) circuit with a self-contained proportional temperature controlled oven oscillator for increased ac- curacy and stability.
TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 SECTION 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS press firmly to seat the circuit board edge connector in the INTRODUCTION power module interconnecting jack. Apply power to the DC 503A by operating the power switch on the power This section of the manual provides installation and module.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS MODE SELECTION AND Even though the DC 503A is fully calibrated and ready to use, the functions and actions of the controls and CONTROL FUNCTIONS connectors should be reviewed before attempting to use FUNCTION: selects the measurement, events, or time counting modes for the counter.
TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 Fig. 2-2. Controls and connectors.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 CHANNEL A INPUT AND LEVEL SOURCE: push-push switch selects the source of the input signal. Button out, EXT, selects the front FUNCTIONS panel connector as a signal source. Button in, INT, routes the input signal to the counter via the rear CH A INPUT: bnc connector for Channel A signal interface connections.
TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 Fig. 2-3. Triggering circuit response to improper (A) and proper (B) level settings. OPERATORS FAMILIARIZATION PREPARATION Table 2-1 FREQUENCY A DISPLAY CHECK Turn on the power module to apply power to the DC 503A. One or more characters in the display should be visible.
TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 Table 2-2 Table 2-4 PERIOD B, TIME A - B, WIDTH B RATIO A/B AND EVENTS A (TIMING MODE) DISPLAY CHECK DURING B DISPLAY CHECK Set the FUNCTION switch to WIDTH B in the blue area Time Manual Displays of the front panel while retaining the setting of the AVG/TIMING switch;...
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 Channel B Slope Channel A Slope Verify that the TOTALIZE/TIME MANUAL jumper is in Set the FUNCTION switch to PERIOD B, CH B to + SLOPE (button out), and the AVGS/TIMING switch to 1. the TOTALIZE position. With the FUNCTION switch set to Push the RESET button.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 Table 2-5 GATE TIME MEASUREMENT RESOLUTION Measurement Rate. Once a stable measurement is preferred. Other wave shapes can be accurately measured obtained, the rate at which measurements are made can if the amplitude is kept high. be controlled by the DISPLAY TIME control. Turning the control clockwise holds off the gate and stores the display for a longer time before a new measurement is made and displayed.
TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 Fig. 2-4. Representation of Interval measurements. Rotate the LEVEL control until the GATE indicator just Set the Channel B LEVEL control to the desired come on and record the digital voltmeter reading. triggering level as calculated in Step 2. Continue rotating the LEVEL control until the GATE indicator just goes off and record the digital voltmeter reading.
TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 Fig. 2-5. Typical CH A and CH B Level Out voltage settings for various time interval measurements. EVENTS A DURING B MODE 3. Set the FUNCTION switch to EVENTS A DURING B. In the EVENTS A DURING B mode, the events applied to Channel A are counted.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 Fig. 2-6. Illustration of CH A events counted from portion of CH A signal pulses during the counter gate open time (controlled by CH B signal). In the Ratio A/B mode, the frequency of the signal measurements, the smallest number of averages that produces a useful number of digits should be considered.
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REPACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT This mode is a manual analog of the FREQUENCY A If the Tektronix instrument is to be shipped to a mode. lnthismode, signal event sapplied tothe Channel A Tektronix Service Center for service or repair, attach a tag...
TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 SECTION 3 THEORY OF OPERATION BLOCK DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION Introduction panel with the proper decimal point location and correct annunciator illuminated. For the following block diagram description refer to the Block Diagram foldout page at the rear of this manual. The Measurement Cycle Timing circuit determines the Display Time, clears the Gate Generator circuits, loads Channel A and Channel B Amplifiers...
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 signals and the Channel A signals are counted during that time. Counts are accumulated in the decade counters during either the positive portions of the pulse widths or the TOTALIZE A negative portions, dependent on the SLOPE polarity selection for the Channel B signal.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 counter has a 10 MHz, self contained, proportional derived from two programmable read-only memory temperature controlled oven oscillator for increased ac- (PROM) devices that look at the settings for the FUNC- curacy and stability. TlON and AVGS/TIMING Switching Logic circuits. Four of the six annunciators are also encoded with data from Power Supplies the PROM devices.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 approximately three. The differential output from this on pin 11. The second rising edge causes U1321B to again v o l t a g e a m p l i f i e r d r i v e s t h e S c h m i t t t r i g g e r c i r c u i t , change state.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 The gate signal generated on pin 14 of U1410B is again The Gate Generator circuit also produces the Latch Trigger and a complementary Measurement Gate going to routed through and inverted by both U1330B and U1220C. the Measurement Cycle Timing circuit on schematic 5. The operation of the Latch Trigger circuit is the same for PERIOD B (Average).
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 passes through U1421C, through Q1331, out to the + N internal jumper P1020 (J1020) on schematic 9. Logic gate Circuit, and back through Q1320 to start the Gate U1420D is enabled to allow counting the Channel A Generator on the first edge. Pin 14 of U1410B goes low and signals, while U1330C is enabled to allow the Measure- sets pin 5 of U1430A low during the Measurement Gate ment Gate, generated by the Start/Stop switch, S1311, ora...
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 CR1220 to be forward biased, holding pin 9 of U1310A low operate as TTL to ECL level shifters. As the first clock and enabling that flip-flop to change state when clocked pulse on pin 5 of U1300A makes a transition from low to o n p i n 6 , W h e n t h e i n s t r u m e n t i s o p e r a t i n g i n t h e high, the output (pin 2) goes from low to high, Assuming TOTALIZE A or TIME MANUAL mode, pin 3 of U1600B is...
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 and U1621D to pin 1 of U1520 (schematic 7), telling the pins 12 and 1 of U1620 are hardwired, the 2nd DCU also decade counting units to latch the accumulated count. divides by ten. During the time that the GATE light and Load pulses When the reset signal on pin 2 of U1620 goes high, all were being generated, the ramp voltage on the emitter of four outputs are set low and U1620 counts the negative...
TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 is made active The bcd output data is demultiplexed via D i s p l a y the time slot lines driving the eight LED’s in the display The eight digit LEDs are common cathode displays, (schematic 8). The bcd output codes area also converted to with the time slot pulses (TS1 through TS8) scanning pin 6 seven segment information by U1610.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 mode is selected by the user changing the position of U1 830, connected to the +33.5 Vdc supply. Reverse P1020 relative to the pins on J1020. This jumper is located polarity protection for the three supplies is provided by on the A12 Aux board.
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SECTION 4 CALIBRATION PERFORMANCE CHECK PROCEDURE Introduction factory service center. Contact your local Tektronix field office or representative for further information. This procedure checks the electrical performance requirements as listed in the Specification section in this manual. Perform the Adjustment Procedure if the instru- ment fails to meet these checks.
TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 Table 4-1 LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS...
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 Preliminary Control Settings TIME BASE CHECKS Series Oscilloscope 7000 1. Check Oscillator Frequency (Standard time base and Option 1) POWER FOCUS as desired for a well-defined display INTENSITY NOTE LEFT VERTICAL MODE HORIZONTAL MODE The time base accuracy is a function of temperature VERT MODE B TRIGGER SOURCE and time.
TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 3. Check Totalize A and Time Manual (0 to b. Connect the DC 503A A SHAPED OUT signal to the 125 MHz) Vertical Plug-in INPUT connector using the tip jack-to- bnc connector (black terminal to COMMON). a. Turn off the power module. Remove the DC 503A. c.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 i. Re-insert plug-in into the power module. b. Set the DC 503A AVGS switch to 10’ and FUNC- TION to PERIOD B AVGS. j. To check the Time Manual, press the START/STOP pushbutton to START (in position). c. Adjust the DC 503A CH B LEVEL control for a stable display on the DC 503A and oscilloscope.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 g. CHECK--that the DC 503A readout indicates ap- d. Remove the DC 503A CH B cable connection. Insert proximately 8,000 (nSEC) with the display GHz/nSEC the 10X attenuator with the 50 Sl termination onto the vertical i l l u m i n a t e d . plug-in INPUT.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 l. Move the vertical plug-in INPUT connection to the e. The oscilloscope crt display is a squarewave. DC 503A CH A INPUT and re-connect the A SHAPED OUT signal to the vertical plug-in INPUT. Change the vertical plug-in VOLTS/DIV switch to .2. Adjust the CH A f.
TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 c. Adjust the vertical plug-in POSITION control to j. Adjust the DC 503A CH A LEVEL control forastable display on the DC 503A and oscilloscope. center the trace on the crt. Change the AC-GND-DC Switch to DC. k. CHECK-that the DC 503A readout indicates ap- proximately 125.00 (MHz) with the display MHz/@3EC d.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 j. Set the DC 503A FUNCTION switch to PERIOD B b. CHECK-the displayed GATE light blinks and the (AVGS) and the AVGS switch to 106. display readout is 0.0 (SEC) +1 count with the display Hz/SEC illuminated. k. Move the DC 503A A SHAPED OUT connector to the B SHAPED OUT (black terminal to COMMON) and 11.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 Pulse Generator d. CHECK-the displayed GATE light blinks and the display readout is 0.0 (SEC) il count with the display PERIOD 10 ns Hz/SEC illuminated. OUTPUT (VOLTS) –1 LOW LEVEL HIGH LEVEL BACK TERM TWO CHANNEL FUNCTION CHECKS 16.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 Digital Multimeter g. Move the DC 503A A SHAPED OUT connection to the B SHAPED OUT. RANGE 20 DC VOLTS h. Adjust the DC 503A CH B LEVEL control for a a. Turn off the power module and disconnect the pulse squarewave display on the crt.
TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 h. Adjust the DC 503A CH A LEVEL control to center a. Turn off the power module. Insert the function the falling edge of the displayed squarewave on the center generator. Turn on the power module. vertical graticule Iine. b.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 p. Re-connect the tip jack-to-bnc cable from the k. Disconnect the INPUT cable from the digital mul- DC 503A CH A TRIG LEVEL output (black terminal to timeter and connect the function generator OUTPUT to COMMON) to the digital multimeter INPUT. the digital multimeter INPUT.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 b. Remove the top cover from the power module, h. CHECK-that the DC 503A readout indicates ap- e x p o s i n g t h e i n t e r f a c e c o n n e c t o r s ( r e f e r t h e proximately 50.0000 (MHz) with the display MHz/pSEC...
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Introduction VARIAC Range switch 300 w this Adjustment Procedure to restore the DC 503A to original performance requirements. This Adjustment AC VOLT meter Procedure need not be performed unless the instrument fails to meet the Performance Requirements of the Electrical characteristics listed in the Specification sec- Digital Multimeter...
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 b. The digital multimeter readout must indicate 7. Adjust the Standard Timebase Accuracy, C1715 between and Optional Timebase Accuracy, Y1710 a. Connect a coaxial cable from the WWVB Frequency 3. Check the Standard 1 MHz output signal to the DC 503A CH B INPUT.
TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION 9. Use a soldering iron that is connected to earth Static-Sensitive Components ground. 10. Use only special antistatic suction type or wick type resoldering tools. semiconductor Static discharge can damage any component in this instrument. Table 5-1 This instrument contains electrical components that Relative Susceptiblity to...
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Inc., to satisfy particular requirements, or are manufac- only a 15 W, pencil type soldering iron. A higher wattage tured for Tektronix, Inc., to our specifications. Most of the soldering iron can cause the etched circuit wiring to mechanical parts used in this instrument have been separate from the board base material and melt the manufactured by Tektronix, Inc.
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Circuit Board Pins and Ferrules See Fig. 5-2. A circuit board pin replacement kit (including necessary tools, instructions, and replacement pins with attached ferrules) is available from Tektronix, Inc.; order Tektronix Part Number 040-0542-00. Replacing circuit board pins on multilayer boards is not recommend- ed.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 Position the replacement pin in the same manner as the original. Solder the pin to the circuit board on each side of the board. If the original pin was bent at an angle to mate with a connector, carefully bend the new pin to the same angle.
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9-6625-474-14&P-3 Circuit Board Removal Remove the two screws and two fasteners attaching the rear of the plug-in frame. See Fig. 5-6. The bottom fasteners require a 3/16 inch wrench. Remove the front panel knob connected to the DISPLAY. Unsolder the wires to the front panel connectors.
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9-6625-474-14&P-3 REAR INTERFACE INFORMATION FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE AT REAR Channel B Level Out 22B CONNECTOR The voltage at this connection follows the channel B front panel trigger LEVEL control. The source impedance A slot exists between pins 21 and 22 on the rear is 1 k~ and the signal level is between *3.5 V.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P3 Fig. 5-10. Rear interface timing for a display of 1079.0674. Reset In/Out 26A TTL Clock input 21A This input a single low power Schottky TTL load. The This line goes low when the counters are reset. This line circuitry driving this input must source 20 LA for a high also goes low when the front panel RESET button is input and sink 0.36 mA when driving low.
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For further information on instrument options or optional accessories, see your Tektronix Catalog or contact your Tektronix Field Office. If additional options are made available for this instrument, they may be described in a Change Information insert at the back of this manual or in this section.
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If a part you have ordered has been replaced with a new or assemblies and parts). improved part, your local Tektronix, Inc. Field Office or represen- Chassis-mounted parts have no assembly number prefix tative will contact you concerning any change in part number.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 CROSS INDEX–MFR. CODE NUMBER TO MANUFACTURER Mfr. Code Manufacturer Address City, State, Zip...
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TM9-6625-474-14&P-3 TEKTRONIX SERIAL/MODEL NO. COMPONENT NO. PART NO. DSCONT NAME & DESCRIPTION CODE MFR PART NUMBER A14R1410 311-2096-00 RES.,VAR,NONWW:PANL,1M 0HM,20%,0.5W 12697 SERIES 388 (FURNISHED AS A UNIT WITH A14S1410) A14R1412 315-0123-00 RES.,FXD.CMPSN:12K 0HM,5%,0.25W 01121 CB1235 A14R1420 311-1559-00 RES.,VAR,NONWIR:10K 0HM,20%,0.50W 73138...
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TM9-6625-474-14&P-3 TEKTRONIX SERIAL/MODEL NO. COMPONENT NO. PART NO. DSCONT NAME & DESCRIPTION CODE MFR PART NUMBER CHASSIS PARTS J510 131-0955-00 CONN,RCPT,ELEC:BNC,FEMALE 13511 31-279 J520 136-0387-00 JACK,TIP:GRAY 71279 450-4352-01-0318 J530 136-0387-00 JACK,TIP:GRAY 71279 450-4352-01-0318 J540 136-0387-00 JACK,TIP:GRAY 71279 450-4352-01-0318 J610 131-0955-00 CONN,RCPT.ELEC:BNC,FEMALE...
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Values less than one are in microfarads Other ANSI standards that are used in the preparation Resistors = Ohms (fl). of diagrams by Tektronix, Inc. are: — The information and special symbols below may appear in this manual.— Assembly numbers and Grid Coordinates The schematic diagram and circuit board component location illustration have grids.
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..If a part you have ordered has been replaced with a new or Parts of Detail Part improved part, your local Tektronix, Inc Field Office or Attaching parts for Parts of Detail Part ..
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 CROSS INDEX-MFR. CODE NUMBER T0 MANUFACTURER City, State, Z Address Mfr. Code Manufacturer...
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TM9-6625-474-14&P-3 FIG. & INDEX TEKTRONIX SERIAL/MODEL NO. PART NO. DSCONT QTY 1 2 3 4 5 NAME & DESCRIPTION CODE MFR PART NUMBER 337-1399-11 SHIELD,ELEC:RIGHT SIDE 80009 337-1399-11 337-1399-10 SHIELD,ELEC:LEFT SIDE 80009 337-1399-10 366-1023-07 KNOB:GRAY,0.127 ID,0.392 OD,0.466 80009 366-1023-07 366-0494-05 KNOB:GRAY,0.127 IDX 0.5 OD,0.531H...
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TM9-6625-474-14&P-3 FIG. & INDEX TEKTRONIX SERIAL/MODEL NO. PART NO. DSCONT QTY 1 2 3 4 5 NAME & DESCRIPTION CODE MFR PART NUMBER 1-42 337-2804-00 SHIELD,ELEC:CIRCUIT BOARD 80009 337-2804-00 TERMINAL,PIN:(SEE A12J1519,J1530,J1630, J1730 EPL) 131-0993-00 BUS,CONDUCTOR:2 WIRE BLACK 00779 530153-2 136-0252-07...
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TM9-6625-474-14&P-3 FIG. & INDEX TEKTRONIX SERIAL/MODEL NO. PART NO. DSCONT QTY 1 2 3 4 5 NAME & DESCRIPTION CODE MFR PART NUMBER WIRE ASSEMBLIES 175-2984-00 CA ASSY,RF:50 OHM COAX.6.0 L 80009 175-2984-00 (FROM A12J1522 TO J520) 352-0169-00 HLDR.TERM CONN:2 WIRE BLACK...
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 APPENDIX A REFERENCES Index of Technical Manuals, Technical Bulletins, Supply Manuals DA PAM 310-4 (Types 7, 8, and 9), Supply Bulletins, and Lubrication orders Index of US Army Equipment Modification Work Orders DA PAM 310-7 First Aid for Soldiers FM 21-11 AR 385-40 Accident Reporting and Records...
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 APPENDIX B MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART Section 1. INTRODUCTION B-1. GENERAL. a. This section provides a general explanation of all maintenance and repair functions authorized at various maintenance categories. b. The Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) in Section II designates overall authority and responsibility for the performance of maintenance functions on the identified end items or component.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 j. Overhaul. That maintenance effort (service/action) prescribed to restore an item to a completely serviceable-operational condition as required by maintenance standard in appropriate technical publications. Overhaul is normally the highest degree of maintenance performed by the Army. Overhaul does not normally return an item to like-new condition.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 e. Column 5, Tools and Test Equipment. Column 5 specifies, by code, those common tools sets (not individual tools) and special tools, TMDE, and support equipment required to perform the designated function. f. Column 6, Remarks. This column shall, when applicable, contain a letter code, in alphabetic order, which shall be keyed to the remarks contained in Section IV.
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 CHART SECTION Il. MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION TEKTRONIX DC 503A UNIVERSAL COUNTER Fig 1 SECTION III. TOOL AND TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS TEKTRONIX DC 503A UNIVERSAL COUNTER...
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TM 9-6625-474-14&P-3 SECTION IV. REMARKS REFERENCE REMARKS CODE Organizational maintenance will be accomplished by the organization owning and using the equipment. All special tools and test equipment are called out in Table 4-1. Supply of parts will be through normal supply channels. A recommended repair parts list will be published as part of this manual.
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TM9-6625-474-14&P-3 APPENDIX C RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST TEKTRONIX DC 503A UNIVERSAL COUNTER ITEM TEKTRONIX PART NO. ITEM NAME REC. QTY 136-0387-00 JACK, TIP 366-1512-00 PUSH BUTTON 670-6556-01 CIRCUIT BD ASSY 672-0103-00 CIRCUIT BD ASSY C-1/(C-2 BLANK)
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By Order of the Secretary of the Army: JOHN A. WICKHAM, JR. General, United States Army Chief of Staff Official: ROBERT M. JOYCE Major General, United States Army The Adjutant General Distribution: To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-37, Block 1097, Organizational Maintenance requirements for Bradley Fighting Vehicle TOW Subsystem.
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