CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION - TM-5-6350-264-14-P-60008

TM5-6350-264-14&P-6

NAVELEX EE181-AA-OMI-07A/E121 DT-545

TO 31S9-2FSS9-1-6

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL

destruction of Army materiel to prevent enemy use are

1-1. SCOPE. This manual is for your use in operating

contained in TM 750-244-3.

and maintaining the Grid Wire Sensor (GWS) Model DT-

545/FSS-9(V) in its operational environment. The GWS

1-5. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL.

is an integral part of the Joint Services Interior Intrusion

Detection System (J-SIIDS). For information on the

There are no Quality Assurance/Quality Control technical

major assemblies of J-SIIDS, refer to the applicable

manuals applicable to this equipment.

manual listed in appendix A.

1-6. REPORTING

EQUIPMENT

IMPROVEMENT

1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS.

RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR). EIR's will be prepared on

Equipment maintenance forms and procedures for their

Standard Form 368, Quality Deficiency Report.

use are contained in DA Pamphlet 738-750, the Army

Instructions for preparing EIR's are provided in DA

Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).

Pamphlet 738-750. EIR's should be mailed directly to

Commander, U.S. Army Troop Support Command,

1-3. ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE. Instructions for

ATTN: AMSTR-QX, 4300 Goodfellow Blvd., St. Louis,

administrative storage are contained in TM 740-90-1.

Missouri 63120-1798. A reply will be furnished directly to

you.

1-4. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIAL

1-7. EQUIPMENT

SERVICEABILITY

CRITERIA

PREVENT ENEMY USE. Instructions for the

(ESC). This equipment is not covered by an ESC.

Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

1-8. DESCRIPTION. The GWS consists of a wire grid

1-9. TABULATED DATA.

in four inch squares and a steel chassis (fig. 1-1)

containing a component mounting plate, a terminal strip,

a. Identification Data. An identification plate (Fig. 1-

2) is located on the inside front cover.

a pry-off alarm switch, and a cover tamper alarm switch

(TAS). The chassis has a removable cover and an

b. Equipment Characteristics.

access hole where interconnecting wiring is brought in

through conduit. The wire grid is made of continuous

(1) GWS Assembly

horizontal and vertical wires and can cover up to 160

square feet in any shape. Depending on the barrier

Weight ............................... 6.7 pounds (3.1 kg)

material, the grid wire is stapled directly to the barrier or

'to 'a foundation board that is secured to the barrier.

Dimensions (overall)

Fire-resistant panels are then installed over the grid wire

for protection against daily abuse and visual detection.

Height ............................. 2.68 inches (6.8 cm)

Width .............................. 4.30 inches (11 cm)

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