ARMY TM 9-6675-349-12&P
MARINE CORPS TM 11039A-12&P
3-39. Operation in Sand Storms.
The IPADS will operate as normal in sand storms. While within the vehicle or helicopter, minimize direct CDU
exposure to the blowing sand. If transferring IPADS between vehicles in a sand storm, cover the CDU during
the transfer to minimize direct screen exposure to the blowing sand.
CAUTION
While the IPADS CDU will operate in sand storms, direct exposure of the CDU
screen to blowing sand can permanently etch the screen, reducing readability.
3-40. Operation Under Emergency Conditions.
The IPADS CDU has the capability to perform an emergency zeroize to avoid compromising sensitive data.
DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIAL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE. To render the IPADS
unserviceable, thus denying its use by the enemy, perform the emergency zeroize procedure.
CAUTION
Improper use of the emergency zeroize procedure may cause the CDU to stop
functioning, requiring complete CDU reprogramming.
a.
To perform an emergency zeroize on the IPADS, press FNC and ERS simultaneously. The RHC Purge Dialog
menu will be shown.
b.
Using the up or down arrows, select the Emergency Purge button and press ENTER.
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