PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-699
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 699
FEBRUARY 2011
47
PS 699
FEB 11
A Few Extras
Before the BA-5390A/U and BA-5590A/U with SOCIs, you could test battery
strength with battery tester, TS-4403A/U. But don’t use it on
these
batteries with the
SOCI! Because the battery has changed, this tester will not produce accurate results.
Also, if you’re choosing between the BA-5390A/U and the BA-5590A/U,
consider that the 5590 is a bit cheaper, slightly lighter and is more effective in cold
temperatures. However, the 5390 lasts longer (as much as 50% longer) and is more
effective in hot temperatures.
Any decision on battery use should start with the Power Optimizer for the
Warfghter’s Energy Requirements. This automated tool will help you determine
which battery and how many you will need to complete your mission.
Dear Half-Mast,
Is there a
requirement to
engrave information
like the unit
identification code
on tools? I can’t
find any information
in the regulations
on this.
CW2 D.W.
Dear Chief D.W.,
Not only is there no requirement to engrave
information on tools, but you deFnitely
shouldn’t
do
it. Most of the tools the Army buys are guaranteed for
life, which means if they’re broken or damaged they’re
replaced free of charge. But engraving voids that great
tool warranty. Engraving destroys the tools’ protective
surface, which lets corrosion gain a foothold. That can
lead to the tool fracturing.
If you need to mark a tool,
use paint or ink. But no engraving.
A
BDAR emergency field kit is available that helps with situations requiring quick
bundling, securing, fastening, or clamping.
The kit also eliminates or reduces wiring harness cuts or failures caused by bad
P-clamps. The kit contains different types of ties that can be used in a variety of ways.
The kit, which is a Class 9 item, comes
with NSN 5325-01-559-2722 and costs
$138. NSN 5325-01-575-1573 brings an
emergency kit with fewer parts for $86.
The kit includes:
•±
heavy duty mounts
•±
dual clamp ties
•±
cable ties
•±
edge clips and ties
•±
hose clamps
At this site,
click on Battery
Calculator.
You will get
instructions on
how to use the
spreadsheet from
a step-by-step
guide listed in the
Table of Contents.
This is the only
place on the
web the guide is
shown
To find this tool, go to:
At that site, click on Battery Support under the Logistics
Support heading.
At the next site, click on
Rechargeable Battery Program.
BDAR Emergency
Field Kits Available
Is Tool
Engraving
OK?
time for
your
engraving!
hold it
right
there,
big
fella!
if you engrave
me, you
kill
my warranty!
if you have any
questions on batteries
or the power optimizer,
contact the power
source team at
dsn 992-6
7
63 or
(
7
32) 532-6
7
63.
or email them:
ari.herman@us.army.mil
luis.torres2@us.army.mil
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