Automated Net Control Device (ANCD) (AN/CYZ- 10)

TM 11-5820-890-10-8

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Automated Net Control Device (ANCD) (AN/CYZ- 10)

MAINTENANCE

The maintenance concept for the ANCD is for the unit level maintainer

CONCEPT

to requisition and repair all external parts in accordance with

TM 11-5810-394-14&P. If the problem is internal, Unit Maintenance

personnel will use BIT software to determine the operational status of

the ANCD. If the BIT confirms that the ANCD faulty, the unit will turn in

the faulty ANCD through normal supply channels to the COMSEC

depot. The unit will then requisition a replacement ANCD through

normal supply channels. Also, replacement ANCDs are normally

available at brigade and higher level Signal Offices for temporary loan

to units needing replacement ANCDs. Unit SOP should indicate how

temporary replacement ANCDs are to be provided to subordinate

units.

OPERATOR

ANCD operator maintenance tasks are:

MAINTENANCE

Check for frayed cables, loose nuts or screws, correct seating of

connectors, and completeness of equipment, whenever required.

Clean the display window and keypad as necessary for clarity.

Replace the battery on an as required basis when prompted by

the ANCD LOW BAT message.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

PROCEDURE

Using a coin or screwdriver, remove four screws and

(1)

battery compartment cover from ANCD.

Remove the battery housing from the ANCD.

(2)

Remove batteries from the battery housing and replace

(3)

them, maintaining proper polarity.

Inset-t the battery housing into the ANCD, again ensuring

(4)

proper polarity.

Install the battery cover and tighten screws to a firm setting.

(5)

Turn the ANCD ON and verify that your battery change was

(6)

successful.

Figure 9-1. ANCD Battery Replacement

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