PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-674

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 674

JANUARY 2009
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-674 - Page 28 of 38
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PS 674
JAN 09
Now that you’re up to speed on the charger, check to see if you have the latest
software installed. Take a look at the PROGRAM label just above the RS 232
software upgrade port. If you have the latest software, the F on the label should
be lined out. If the last lined-out letter is lower than F, like D or E, then you need
to upgrade! Program F is a full upgrade and will replace the existing software on
the charger.
Now go to the rechargeable website:
Right below the opening photo is the direct link to the software and installation
procedures. An alternative to this site is to search in AKO for PP-8498/U, NSN 6130-
01-495-2839. The search will lead you to a ±le called, “CSELdownloadsjuly08.”
This ±le will give you a direct link to the software and instructions.
You’ll need a Phillips screwdriver to take the cover plate off the software upgrade
port and a serial cable to transfer the data from your PC to the charger.
When you’re ±nished upgrading,
make sure you draw a line through
the F on the PROGRAM label.
Among
other
things,
this
upgrade
will
let
you
charge
batteries for the AN/PRC-152 and
AN/PRC-153
radios.
Also,
the
good battery validation feature of
the combat survival evader locator
(CSEL) battery, BB-2001A/U, has
been enhanced to better screen for
imbalanced cell packs.
PP-8498/U…
TRANSFORM
THE CHARGER
like optimus prime,
the pp-8498/u soldier
portable battery
charger is transforming
all the time.
…when you
upgrade the
software
package.
if you require further
assistance call don
brockel at dsn 992-4948
or
7
32-532-4948 or email:
donald.brockel
@
us.army.mil
Look at the
label. Do you
have the latest
software?
Your label
may look
like this…
You’ll need to take cover plate off
…or like this
if you’re new to handling the
charger, before you try to upgrade,
take the tutorial here:
chargerlesson/default.html
the
transformation
takes place…
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