Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

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Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

2-24. SCOPE. This section provides instructions for operating the ICIDS under unusual conditions. Operator

responsibilities are limited under other than normal conditions because the need for maintaining strict security may be

reduced. The operator will follow the procedures listed below for, handling these unusual conditions.

a. Unusual Environment/Weather. The ICIDS is designed to operate under adverse weather conditions, including

relatively high and low temperatures. During extremely bad weather, such as intense lightning activity, hurricane winds,

driving rain or snow, etc., a decision may be made to shut off power to the ICIDS. This decision will be made by

responsible authority after considering the impact on physical security and the potential threat of damage to ICIDS

assets. When ordered to shut off power, the operator will shut off power at all peripherals before shutting off power to the

PMC CPU and other major components.

b. Emergency Procedures. During unexpected reductions in power, or partial equipment failures, the operator will

take prompt action to minimize equipment damage. If possible, shut off power to the ICIDS components until the

emergency has been corrected and normal operating conditions have been restored. Power can then be applied to the

ICIDS to resume operations. When commercial power to the ICIDS is significantly reduced or cut off completely, the

system automatically switches to its backup source of power, the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). All remote ICIDS,

such as the RADC, have battery backup power to provide continuous service.

c. Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Decontamination Procedures. If a requirement to use NBC

decontamination procedures is received at the site, the ICIDS operator will perform interim procedures at the direction of

the responsible Government agency.

d. Jamming and Electronic Countermeasures (ECM). Transmitted and reflected deception signals and

transmitted and reflected jamming signals may degrade ICIDS performance. During such conditions, the operator should

shut down the system until the jamming environment is resolved.

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