PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-740

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 740

JULY 2014
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nits, did you know that the Electronic Maintenance System-Next Generation
(EMS NG) software comes pre-installed on your Maintenance Support Device (MSD)
Version 3?
When you get a new MSD V3, you’ll likely see that the EMS NG Viewer and
Autonomous Diagnostic Manager (ADM) Version 2.1.7 is already on your machine’s
hard drive. This makes it look like it’s ready to go straight out-of-the-box.
While it may make MSD prep easier for maintenance shops, in this case pre-
installed software can cause problems. Software update v. 2.1.8, released in December
2013, Fxed any glitches or bugs in the older version. Remember, it’s always best to
use the latest software version with your MSD.
±or optimal MSD V3 performance, remove the older version of the software and
replace it with the latest version. You can Fnd and download the EMS NG Viewer/
ADM software at:
or from AKO at:
Note:
Pre-installed software is
not
included on the supplied MSD V3 recovery
disc. Also, if an MSD V3 hard drive is reformatted in the Feld, the EMS NG software
is
not
included as part of the installation package.
Problems or questions? Submit a ticket to the EMS NG help desk at:
Call the help desk at 1-877-445-1780 or email:
Support@EMS-HelpDesk.com
GCSS-Army Reminder
Remember to check the GCSS-Army website
for alerts, updated fielding and training
schedules and other important info. Visit:
Or sign up to get automatic notifications at:
New nPB Limit
Attention, units! There’s a new Threshold
Limit Value (TLV) for n-Propyl Bromide
(1-bromopropane), a chemical commonly
referred to as nPB. The American Conference
of
Governmental
Industrial
Hygienists
(ACGIH) recently lowered the TLV of nPB
from 10.0 to 0.1 parts per million (ppm).
nPB is used as a vapor degreasing solvent, a
carrier solvent in adhesives and in industrial
aerosol products like degreasers. If you
know or suspect a product contains nPB,
first consult your local industrial hygienist
and make sure that you have the proper
personal protective equipment (PPE). Then
contact the AMCOM Environmental Hotline
for guidance and recommendations for
alternative products at DSN 897-1711, (256)
313-1711, or email:
usarmy.amcom-environmental@mail.mil
Zipper Lube NSN
If the zipper on your tent or soft-top HMMWV is hard to
zip, a little zipper lube, NSN 9150-00-999-7548, will get
it moving again. Just rub the lubricant on each side of
the track and then slide the zipper up-and-down a few
times. That NSN brings a box of 24 zipper lube sticks.
Return Unserviceable
Black Hawk Signal Converters
Mechanics, maintenance and overhaul pro-
grams work only if you turn in unserviceable
assets for repair. That’s why the Black Hawk
headshed needs you to turn in unserviceable
signal converters, NSN 5895-01-534-8070, right
now. The need for these assets is critical so the
repair program can keep turn-around time
consistent. Do your part so the supply system
works and you have the assets you need.
Got SAMS-E? Join milSuite Group
There’s now a milSuite group that links you to CASCOM’s SAMS-E developer. You can share
SAMS-E tips, lessons learned or get answers from others. CASCOM is interested in SAMS-E
suggestions, workarounds and feedback. Remember, however, your assigned SASMO and the
S4IF help desk are your first stops for resolving technical issues with your SAMS-E system. Visit:
Maintenance
Management…
New MSD V3?
Upgrade Software ASAP
All right!
Found
my new home. I’m
pumped up and
rarin’ to go in my
new job, too.
Whoa,
pardner.
Not so
fast.
We need to upgrade
your software
first,
so you can give
these Soldiers tip-
top support in the
maintenance lanes.
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