TM 11-5895-1412-12&P
Dc duty cycle:
Computer:
8 hours of continuous use without charging battery. Longer
for intermittent use.
Disc drive:
5 hours of continuous use without charging battery.
Longer for intermittent use cycles.
Printer:
4 hours of continuous use without charging battery. Longer
for intermittent use cycles.
Prints stored data on continuous
friction fed paper.
Operates under all climatic cond
DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
The Basic Generation Unit (BGU) consists
form tractor pad or 8 1/2” x 11"
tions.
of three components:
The Portable Plus personal computer hereinafter referred to as the portable
computer is a battery powered desk-top computer used to generate SOI/CEOI and
SINCGARS information.
The top flips up to reveal a screen and a full size
“QWERTY” (typewriter-style) keyboard. The keyboard contains eight
variable-function soft keys (f1-f8) located along the top row of the
keyboard.
These keys drive separate menu options appearing on the screen.
Arrows keys move the cursor to a desired location. The portable computer
provides two external connectors for Input/output (1/0) operations or a loop
Interface.
The computer is powered by a sealed rechargeable 6-volt lead-acid
battery and can be used while the battery is being recharged by the ac adapter.
The ThinkJet printer is used to make printed copies of work done on the
personal computer.
Use HP ThinkJet paper provided; and, be sure to allow for
additional space near the printer for paper storage. The ink jet print head
cartridge contains ink to print approximately 500 pages. The cartridge is
completely disposable and easy to replace.
In addition, the ThinkJet printer
uses the Interface Loop (HP-IL) to communicate with the computer and the disc
drive.
The 9114 Disc Drive is a battery operated electronic storage device used to:
(1) Load program and data information,
(2) Transfer data from discs into the portable computer,
(3) Store information from the portable computer discs.
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