Pershing II Weapon System - Pershing Professionals Organization

2-15. COMBAT ALERT STATUS (CAS) VAN - CONTINUED.CHEMICAL AGENT DETECTOR M43. Triggers alarm unit when chemical agents are detected.CHEMICAL AGENT ALARM M42. Alerts personnel when detector triggers alarm unit.PE BLAST AIR VALVE. Controls air flow to PE.COMMAND AND LAUNCH CONTROL CONSOLES. Each console provides command and launch controlcapability for three missiles.SIGNAL ENTRY PANEL. Used to connect internal signal cables to external cables.STATUS BOARD. Used to display battery status information.POWER DISTRIBUTION CABINET. Contains panel that provides circuit breaker-protected ac and dcpower to components.CONVERTER. Changes input voltage to 208 V 400 Hz for operation of CB equipment.CONTROL MODULE. Provides single point from which CB system status is monitored.MOUNTING PANEL A6. Used to connect filter unit, whip antenna, and horn to internal components.MOUNTING PANEL A2. Used to connect filter unit, air conditioners, and backup batteries to internalcomponents.SECURITY CABINETS. Used to store material.COMMAND AND LAUNCH CONTROL CONSOLE. Provides command and launch control capability forthree missiles.MAPBOARD. Used to display battery maps.REMOTE CONTROL CONSOLE. When installed, used with communication system.TELEPHONE TA-312lPT. Used for telephone communications.COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT RACK. Used to mount radio communications equipment.ELECTRIC SPACE HEATER. Two portable heaters used for auxiliary heating of van.SWITCHBOARD RECEPTACLE BOX. Used to connect switchboard when installed.RECEPTACLE BOX. Used to connect ECCCS equipment when installed.