PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-580

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 580

MARCH 2001
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-580 - Page 26 of 32
PS 580
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ou’ve ordered BA-5800 batteries
for your unit’s AN/PSN-11 precision
lightweight GPS receivers (PLGR)
and the days are piling up and they
still haven’t arrived.
It’s true, the backlog for BA-5800
batteries is a long one, because the
supply is low. The supply is low
because new batteries are trickling in
from the supplier. But there is hope.
Another supplier is gearing up so the
supply situation will get better.
Currently, high priority and low
quantity requisitions are being filled
along with any urgent requests.
Rechargeable
Another alternative to the BA-5800 is
rechargeable batteries. They will be the
preferred battery choice in the not-too-
distant future. Right now a new
rechargeable battery and charging unit is
being developed that will do your PLGR
chore well at a fair cost.
In the meantime, there are two
rechargeable choices, but both of them
are more expensive than eight AA alka-
lines and they do not provide a longer
duration of use before they need
recharging.
Ni-cad rechargeable, NSN 6140-01-
400-2902, is the same size as the BA-
5800. It can be recharged using cable,
Alkaline
Order battery holder, NSN 6160-01-
385-4358, and packages of 24 AA alkaline
batteries, NSN 6135-00-985-7845. The
holder holds eight AA batteries, which
equals the power delivered by one BA-
5800.
If your need is other than these, choose
one of these other PLGR power options.
They all will do the job.
AAs have two advantages over the BA-5800. They are a much cheaper power
source (around $5 for 24) and they don’t require disposal as hazardous waste.
The disadvantage is you have to change them out about three times to equal the
life of one BA-5800. So make sure each PLGR user carries enough AAs and a
loaded, extra battery holder.
There’s a backlog for BA-5800s
Battery holder powers
PLGR with AA batteries
Nickel cadmium
is a rechargable
option
There are also three battery recharg-
ing stands (for one, three and six batter-
ies) that must be ordered directly from
Rockwell-Collins at (800) 321-2223.
Ni-cad rechargeable, NSN 6140-00-
449-6001, is AA size. Just like the alka-
line version, you’ll need eight batteries
and a battery holder. The recharging
stand is NSN 6130-01-225-9554.
If a critical mission demands BA-
5800s, submit a requisition for a low
quantity with your highest priority. Also,
make sure you’re using the new NSN,
6135-01-440-7774. This new NSN
brings a package of eight batteries.
PLGR.
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