TEST EQUIPMENT REFERENCES

1-11 The METER card is used to report changes, additions, or deletions to the user activity’s inventory. It is also used to report changes in custody of the item of test equipment. The procedure for filling out the METER card is outlined in the appendixes of the MEASURE Users Manual. Blank METER cards can be obtained through the responsible METCALREP. A computer printout recall schedule is also generated by the MEASURE system. The purpose of this printout is to list those items of equipment that are due for calibration. Each recall schedule is composed of a set of four identical copies. One set is provided to the calibration activity as an aid to workload planning; a second set is sent to the user’s activity. The recall schedule is one of several products/formats sent automatically by the MEASURE Operation Control Center to the user activity on a regular basis. The MOCC automatically distributes the following products to user activities at the intervals shown: DOCUMENT TITLE TYPE DOCUMENT INTERVAL Format 215 Unmatched listing As required Format 310 Test equipment inventory Monthly Format 350 Test equipment inventory in sub-custodian order Monthly Format 804 Recall schedule for on-site equipment Monthly/Quarterly Replenishment cards Preprinted METER card As required Blank METER cards Initial issue TEST EQUIPMENT REFERENCES Several publications that contain information concerning test equipment are required to be maintained aboard ship by type commander instructions. These requirements are usually found in the inspection checkoff list. Other publications, while not required by directive, are necessary to you as reference and study material so you will be able to administer an effective test equipment program. Technicians should become familiar with the publications/directives listed in appendix II of this module. INTRODUCTION TO TROUBLESHOOTING Our military forces increasingly rely on electrical and electronic equipment to help perform their mission. The effectiveness of our tactical forces depends on many types of electronic systems, such as communications systems, detection systems, and fire control systems. The reliability of such equipment is determined by many factors; however, the primary factors are the quality of the equipment in use, the availability of spare parts, and the ability of maintenance personnel to perform adequate maintenance. Maintenance is work done to correct, reduce, or counteract wear, failure, and damage to equipment. Maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment is divided into two main categories: PREVENTIVE (routine) and CORRECTIVE maintenance. Preventive maintenance consists of mechanical, electrical, and electronic checks to determine whether equipment is operating properly. It also consists of visual inspections of cabling and equipment for damage and to determine if lubrication is needed. Corrective maintenance isolates equipment failure by means of test techniques and practices; it also replaces defective parts and realigns or readjusts equipment to bring it back to proper performance. Q-9. What are the two main categories of maintenance? Q-10. What type of maintenance involves isolating equipment troubles and replacing defective parts?