RPM AM-270 Remote Alarm Panel Replacement | FRONTLINE Maintenance Tool

Last Updated: 04/24/2025 1:46 AM

The following table lists all the components that make up the document.

Title	Type	Status	Last Updated
Rapiscan VM-250 Vehicle Monitor	Device	Published	10/14/2024 9:50 AM
Rapiscan PM-700 Pedestrian Monitor	Device	Published	06/20/2024 11:38 AM
7264 - 1401 - Establish Initial Conditions; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	04/27/2023 7:00 PM
1401 - Establish Initial Conditions	Instruction	Published	09/30/2022 3:14 PM
7622 - 7592 - Inform system operators; Remark:11335	Procedure Step	Published	04/20/2025 10:15 AM
7592 - Inform system operators	Instruction	Published	06/29/2023 3:20 PM
11335 - Upon arrival, brief system operators on expected work, duration, anticipated ...	Remark	Published	04/20/2025 10:14 AM
10334 - 7676 - Brief system operators on expected work, duration, anticipated alarms, and fa...; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	11/21/2023 8:47 AM
7676 - Brief system operators on expected work, duration, anticipated alarms, and fa...	Instruction	Published	07/01/2023 11:39 PM
7268 - 7231 - Close lane; Remark:7233	Procedure Step	Published	04/27/2023 7:01 PM
9053 - Warning : Traffic should temporarily be rerouted or halted during conduction of this pr...	Annotation	Published	09/27/2023 9:09 AM
7231 - Close lane	Instruction	Published	04/18/2023 1:00 PM
7233 - Use orange safety (traffic control) cones to setup barriers. Practice establi...	Remark	Published	04/24/2023 12:18 PM
9859 - 9786 - Shutdown AM-270 Remove Alarm Panel; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:23 AM
9786 - Shutdown AM-270 Remove Alarm Panel	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 7:46 PM
9860 - 9787 - Lift cover fully open; Remark:9788	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:24 AM
9787 - Lift cover fully open	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 7:48 PM
9788 - Cover screws will not fully come out. Utilizing a PH2 screwdriver, loosen unt...	Remark	Published	10/18/2023 7:52 PM
9865 - 9789 - Power off AM-270; Remark:9790	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:32 AM
9789 - Power off AM-270	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 7:53 PM
9790 - Flip toggle switch to off position (towards you).	Remark	Published	10/18/2023 7:55 PM
9866 - 9791 - Deenergize AM-270; Remark:9792	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:33 AM
9791 - Deenergize AM-270	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 7:56 PM
9792 - Unplug AC power cable from wall outlet.	Remark	Published	10/18/2023 7:59 PM
9867 - 9793 - Disconnect positive battery wire; Remark:9794	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:34 AM
7792 - Note : It is good engineering practice to ensure all cables and connectors are label...	Annotation	Published	07/07/2023 2:17 PM
9793 - Disconnect positive battery wire	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 8:04 PM
9794 - Battery Positive Terminal	Remark	Published	10/18/2023 8:05 PM
9868 - 9795 - Disconnect negative battery wire; Remark:9796	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:36 AM
9795 - Disconnect negative battery wire	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 8:05 PM
9796 - Battery Negative Terminal	Remark	Published	10/18/2023 8:06 PM
9875 - 9797 - Uninstall Faulty AM-270 Remote Alarm Panel; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:41 AM
9797 - Uninstall Faulty AM-270 Remote Alarm Panel	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 8:08 PM
9876 - 9798 - Remove signal wires; Remark:9799	Procedure Step	Published	04/13/2025 6:15 PM
9798 - Remove signal wires	Instruction	Published	04/13/2025 5:32 PM
9799 - Utilizing an insertion tool (Part #: 2855B), remove signal wires.	Remark	Published	04/13/2025 5:32 PM
9877 - 9800 - Loosen cable nuts; Remark:9801	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:43 AM
9800 - Loosen cable nuts	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 8:15 PM
9801 - Utilizing an adjustable wrench, loosen nuts on back of AM-270.	Remark	Published	10/18/2023 8:18 PM
9878 - 9802 - Remove signal cables from back of AM-270; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:44 AM
9802 - Remove signal cables from back of AM-270	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 8:20 PM
9879 - 9803 - Close the cover; Remark:9804	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:44 AM
9803 - Close the cover	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 8:22 PM
9804 - Utilizing a PH2 screwdriver, tighten AM-270 cover.	Remark	Published	10/18/2023 8:25 PM
3397 - 3395 - Label faulty component; Remark:3396	Procedure Step	Published	07/21/2024 6:59 AM
3395 - Label faulty component	Instruction	Published	08/07/2021 11:07 AM
3396 - Use tag or tape. Include date of removal, description of failure symptoms, co...	Remark	Published	08/09/2021 11:35 AM
9880 - 9805 - Install New AM-270 Remote Alarm Panel; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:45 AM
9805 - Install New AM-270 Remote Alarm Panel	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 8:32 PM
9881 - 9806 - Set new AM-270 where old unit was; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:46 AM
9806 - Set new AM-270 where old unit was	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 8:34 PM
9882 - 9807 - Lift cover fully open; Remark:9788	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:47 AM
9807 - Lift cover fully open	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 8:35 PM
9883 - 9808 - Insert signal wire cables to the same depth as in old unit; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:47 AM
9808 - Insert signal wire cables to the same depth as in old unit	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 8:38 PM
9890 - 9809 - Tighten cable nuts; Remark:9810	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:48 AM
9809 - Tighten cable nuts	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 8:40 PM
9810 - Using an adjustable wrench, tighten nuts on back of AM-270.	Remark	Published	10/18/2023 8:41 PM
9891 - 9811 - Install signal wires; Remark:9812	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:49 AM
7808 - Caution : Proper connection of wiring harnesses is critical.	Annotation	Published	07/07/2023 9:39 PM
9811 - Install signal wires	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 8:43 PM
9812 - Utilizing an insertion tool (Part #: 2855B), install signal wires.	Remark	Published	04/13/2025 5:32 PM
9893 - 9813 - Plug AC power cable into wall outler; Remark:9814	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:52 AM
9813 - Plug AC power cable into wall outler	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 8:48 PM
9814 - The LED light on the power supply should be on.	Remark	Published	10/18/2023 8:48 PM
9894 - 9815 - Check Power Supply Voltage; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:53 AM
9815 - Check Power Supply Voltage	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 8:55 PM
9895 - 9816 - Set digital multimeter to DC volts; Remark:9817	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:54 AM
9816 - Set digital multimeter to DC volts	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 8:58 PM
9817 - Digital Multimeter	Remark	Published	10/18/2023 8:59 PM
9896 - 9818 - Connect digital multimeter negative test lead to ground; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:55 AM
9818 - Connect digital multimeter negative test lead to ground	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 9:01 PM
9897 - 9819 - Connect digital multimeter positive lead to red wire terminal on power supply...; Remark:9820	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:56 AM
9819 - Connect digital multimeter positive lead to red wire terminal on power supply...	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 9:02 PM
9820 - The digital multimeter should read 13.6 VDC. If the digital multimeter doesn'...	Remark	Published	10/18/2023 9:05 PM
9906 - 9824 - Adjust Power Supply Voltage (if applicable); Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:57 AM
9824 - Adjust Power Supply Voltage (if applicable)	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 9:16 PM
9907 - 9822 - Turn trim potentiometer until voltage reaches 13.6 VDC on digital multimeter....; Remark:9823	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:58 AM
9821 - Warning : 90-240 VAC is present near the point where power supply voltage adjustments a...	Annotation	Published	10/18/2023 9:09 PM
9822 - Turn trim potentiometer until voltage reaches 13.6 VDC on digital multimeter....	Instruction	Published	10/18/2023 9:10 PM
9823 - Turning the trim potentiometer clockwise will increase the voltage.	Remark	Published	04/13/2025 5:33 PM
9908 - 9825 - Power On AM-270; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 7:59 AM
9825 - Power On AM-270	Instruction	Published	10/19/2023 5:20 AM
9909 - 9826 - Connect negative battery wire; Remark:9796	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 8:00 AM
7811 - Caution : Proper connection of cables is critical.	Annotation	Published	07/07/2023 9:48 PM
9826 - Connect negative battery wire	Instruction	Published	10/19/2023 5:48 AM
9915 - 9828 - Connect positive battery wire; Remark:9794	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 8:01 AM
9828 - Connect positive battery wire	Instruction	Published	10/19/2023 5:52 AM
9916 - 9825 - Power On AM-270; Remark:9829	Procedure Step	Published	04/07/2025 3:53 PM
9829 - Flip toggle switch to on position (away from you).	Remark	Published	10/19/2023 5:53 AM
9917 - 9830 - Verify AM-270 lights; Remark:9831	Procedure Step	Published	04/13/2025 5:30 PM
9830 - Verify AM-270 lights	Instruction	Published	10/19/2023 5:55 AM
9831 - Verify Systems Ready and Power On lights ar...	Remark	Published	04/13/2025 6:01 PM
7279 - 7249 - Return equipment to normal operating condition; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	04/27/2023 4:13 PM
7249 - Return equipment to normal operating condition	Instruction	Published	04/08/2025 3:22 PM
9918 - 9832 - Turn key on bottom of AM-270 vertical; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 8:07 AM
9832 - Turn key on bottom of AM-270 vertical	Instruction	Published	10/19/2023 6:05 AM
9919 - 9833 - Push Lamp Test switch; Remark:9834	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 8:09 AM
9833 - Push Lamp Test switch	Instruction	Published	10/19/2023 6:06 AM
9834 - Verify all lights flash.	Remark	Published	10/19/2023 6:08 AM
9920 - 9835 - Turn key on bottom of AM-270 horizontal; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	04/13/2025 5:29 PM
9835 - Turn key on bottom of AM-270 horizontal	Instruction	Published	04/13/2025 5:29 PM
9924 - 9833 - Push Lamp Test switch; Remark:9836	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 8:10 AM
9836 - All lights should flash and siren should sound a steady noise.	Remark	Published	04/13/2025 5:33 PM
9925 - 9837 - Push Acknowledge Alarm button to silence siren; Remark:9838	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 8:11 AM
9837 - Push Acknowledge Alarm button to silence siren	Instruction	Published	10/19/2023 6:12 AM
9838 - AM 270 Acknowledge Alarm	Remark	Published	10/19/2023 6:16 AM
9927 - 9830 - Verify AM-270 lights; Remark:9831	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 8:12 AM
9926 - 9839 - Tighten AM-270 cover screws; Remark:9849	Procedure Step	Published	10/19/2023 8:12 AM
9839 - Tighten AM-270 cover screws	Instruction	Published	10/19/2023 6:16 AM
9849 - Tighten Screws AM 270	Remark	Published	10/19/2023 7:12 AM
9929 - 319 - Perform operational test; Remark:9347	Procedure Step	Published	04/08/2025 2:23 PM
319 - Perform operational test	Instruction	Published	06/10/2021 8:31 PM
9347 - DET-RPM-RAP-RM03 RPM Operational Testing.	Remark	Published	10/03/2023 12:11 PM
322 - 321 - Document maintenance actions; Remark:	Procedure Step	Published	06/17/2021 9:49 AM
321 - Document maintenance actions	Instruction	Published	04/21/2025 11:19 AM
2869 - 2585 - Document maintenance performed; Remark:2866	Procedure Step	Published	06/18/2021 5:58 PM
2585 - Document maintenance performed	Instruction	Published	07/09/2021 12:15 PM
2866 - Record observations, times, and results for the maintenance report.	Remark	Published	04/21/2025 11:39 AM
4706 - 4705 - Submit report; Remark:4864	Procedure Step	Published	06/29/2022 9:50 AM
4705 - Submit report	Instruction	Published	06/29/2022 9:50 AM
4864 - As specified by management or contractual obligations.	Remark	Published	07/28/2022 1:36 PM
Corrective Maintenance Procedure	Document Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:32 PM
Upon failure of AM-270	Frequency	Published	10/19/2023 11:10 AM
Warning	Annotation Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:25 PM
Note	Annotation Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:25 PM
Caution	Annotation Type	Published	03/02/2020 3:24 PM
Technician 2	Skill Level	Published	04/09/2020 1:17 AM
#2 Phillips screwdriver	Tools	Published	11/21/2023 8:29 AM
#3 straight blade screwdriver	Tools	Published	11/21/2023 8:30 AM
Insertion tool (Part# 2855B)	Tools	Published	10/19/2023 11:11 AM
8" adjustable wrench	Tools	Published	11/21/2023 8:30 AM
Digital multi-meter (DMM) with test leads	Tools	Published	11/21/2023 8:30 AM
AM 270 Cover Screws	Image	Published	10/18/2023 7:51 PM
AM-270 Power Switch	Image	Published	10/18/2023 7:55 PM
AM-270 AC Plug	Image	Published	10/18/2023 7:58 PM
Positive Wiring for Battery	Image	Published	10/18/2023 8:03 PM
Negative Wiring Battery	Image	Published	10/18/2023 8:04 PM
AM 270 Signal Wires	Image	Published	10/18/2023 8:11 PM
AM 270 Cable Nuts	Image	Published	10/18/2023 8:16 PM
Digital Multimeter VDC Mode	Image	Published	10/18/2023 8:58 PM
DMM Reading	Image	Published	10/18/2023 9:04 PM
Power Supply Pot	Image	Published	10/18/2023 9:12 PM
AM 270 Boot Lights	Image	Published	10/19/2023 5:54 AM
AM 270 Lamp Tets Light	Image	Published	10/19/2023 6:07 AM
AM 270 Acknowledge Alarm	Image	Published	10/19/2023 6:14 AM

DET-RPM-RAP-CM30

Removal and replacement of AM-270 remote alarm panel (RAP).

Equipment Hierarchy

Rapiscan VM-250 Vehicle Monitor

Rapiscan PM-700 Pedestrian Monitor

Frequency

Upon failure of AM-270

Technician Level

Technician 2

x 1

Duration

Notes

Hour

Length of time

Tools Required

#2 Phillips screwdriver

#3 straight blade screwdriver

Insertion tool (Part# 2855B)

8" adjustable wrench

Digital multi-meter (DMM) with test leads

Materials Required

New AM-270 remote alarm panel

DET-RPM-RAP-RM03, RPM Operational Testing

Originators

Mike Papp

Originating Organization

Rapiscan System

Approver

Craig Stinson

Safety Concerns

Electrical

Retest Requirements

RPM Operational Test

Final Documentation

Corrective Maintenance Report

Departmental Coordination

Coordinate site access with operators

Date of Origin

2017-03-25

Version

0.00

Preparation

Step 1

Main Step

7264 - 1401 - Establish Initial Conditions; Remark:

Step 00

1401 - Establish Initial Conditions

Establish Initial Conditions

7622 - 7592 - Inform system operators; Remark:11335

Step 00

7592 - Inform system operators

Inform system operators

11335 - Upon arrival, brief system operators on expected work, duration, anticipated ...

Upon arrival, brief system operators on expected work, duration, anticipated alarms, and fault indications before starting work.

10334 - 7676 - Brief system operators on expected work, duration, anticipated alarms, and fa...; Remark:

Step 00

7676 - Brief system operators on expected work, duration, anticipated alarms, and fa...

Brief system operators on expected work, duration, anticipated alarms, and fault indications before starting work

7268 - 7231 - Close lane; Remark:7233

9053 - Warning : Traffic should temporarily be rerouted or halted during conduction of this pr...

Type

Warning

Traffic should temporarily be rerouted or halted during conduction of this procedure to ensure maintenance provider safety and to prevent unscreened vehicles from passing.

Step 00

7233 - Use orange safety (traffic control) cones to setup barriers. Practice establi...

Use orange safety (traffic control) cones to setup barriers. Practice established safety protocols.

Operation

Step 2

Main Step

9859 - 9786 - Shutdown AM-270 Remove Alarm Panel; Remark:

Step 00

9786 - Shutdown AM-270 Remove Alarm Panel

Shutdown AM-270 Remove Alarm Panel

9860 - 9787 - Lift cover fully open; Remark:9788

Step 00

9788 - Cover screws will not fully come out. Utilizing a PH2 screwdriver, loosen unt...

Cover screws will not fully come out. Utilizing a PH2 screwdriver, loosen until cover can be lifted.

9865 - 9789 - Power off AM-270; Remark:9790

Step 00

9790 - Flip toggle switch to off position (towards you).

Flip toggle switch to off position (towards you).

9866 - 9791 - Deenergize AM-270; Remark:9792

Step 00

9792 - Unplug AC power cable from wall outlet.

Unplug AC power cable from wall outlet.

9867 - 9793 - Disconnect positive battery wire; Remark:9794

7792 - Note : It is good engineering practice to ensure all cables and connectors are label...

Type

Note

It is good engineering practice to ensure all cables and connectors are labeled before disconnecting them.

Step 00

9793 - Disconnect positive battery wire

Disconnect positive battery wire

9794 - Battery Positive Terminal

9868 - 9795 - Disconnect negative battery wire; Remark:9796

7792 - Note : It is good engineering practice to ensure all cables and connectors are label...

Type

Note

It is good engineering practice to ensure all cables and connectors are labeled before disconnecting them.

Step 00

9795 - Disconnect negative battery wire

Disconnect negative battery wire

9796 - Battery Negative Terminal

Operation

Step 3

Main Step

9875 - 9797 - Uninstall Faulty AM-270 Remote Alarm Panel; Remark:

Step 00

9797 - Uninstall Faulty AM-270 Remote Alarm Panel

Uninstall Faulty AM-270 Remote Alarm Panel

9876 - 9798 - Remove signal wires; Remark:9799

7792 - Note : It is good engineering practice to ensure all cables and connectors are label...

Type

Note

It is good engineering practice to ensure all cables and connectors are labeled before disconnecting them.

Step 00

9799 - Utilizing an insertion tool (Part #: 2855B), remove signal wires.

Utilizing an insertion tool (Part #: 2855B), remove signal wires.

9877 - 9800 - Loosen cable nuts; Remark:9801

Step 00

9801 - Utilizing an adjustable wrench, loosen nuts on back of AM-270.

Utilizing an adjustable wrench, loosen nuts on back of AM-270.

9878 - 9802 - Remove signal cables from back of AM-270; Remark:

7792 - Note : It is good engineering practice to ensure all cables and connectors are label...

Type

Note

It is good engineering practice to ensure all cables and connectors are labeled before disconnecting them.

Step 00

9802 - Remove signal cables from back of AM-270

Remove signal cables from back of AM-270

9879 - 9803 - Close the cover; Remark:9804

Step 00

9804 - Utilizing a PH2 screwdriver, tighten AM-270 cover.

Utilizing a PH2 screwdriver, tighten AM-270 cover.

3397 - 3395 - Label faulty component; Remark:3396

Step 00

3396 - Use tag or tape. Include date of removal, description of failure symptoms, co...

Use tag or tape. Include date of removal, description of failure symptoms, country, site, and lane number. Dispose per Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) guidance or contractual requirements.

Operation

Step 4

Main Step

9880 - 9805 - Install New AM-270 Remote Alarm Panel; Remark:

Step 00

9805 - Install New AM-270 Remote Alarm Panel

Install New AM-270 Remote Alarm Panel

9881 - 9806 - Set new AM-270 where old unit was; Remark:

Step 00

9806 - Set new AM-270 where old unit was

Set new AM-270 where old unit was

9882 - 9807 - Lift cover fully open; Remark:9788

Step 00

9807 - Lift cover fully open

Lift cover fully open

9788 - Cover screws will not fully come out. Utilizing a PH2 screwdriver, loosen unt...

Cover screws will not fully come out. Utilizing a PH2 screwdriver, loosen until cover can be lifted.

9883 - 9808 - Insert signal wire cables to the same depth as in old unit; Remark:

Step 00

9808 - Insert signal wire cables to the same depth as in old unit

Insert signal wire cables to the same depth as in old unit

9890 - 9809 - Tighten cable nuts; Remark:9810

Step 00

9809 - Tighten cable nuts

Tighten cable nuts

9810 - Using an adjustable wrench, tighten nuts on back of AM-270.

Using an adjustable wrench, tighten nuts on back of AM-270.

9891 - 9811 - Install signal wires; Remark:9812

7808 - Caution : Proper connection of wiring harnesses is critical.

Type

Caution

Proper connection of wiring harnesses is critical.

Step 00

9811 - Install signal wires

Install signal wires

9812 - Utilizing an insertion tool (Part #: 2855B), install signal wires.

Utilizing an insertion tool (Part #: 2855B), install signal wires.

9893 - 9813 - Plug AC power cable into wall outler; Remark:9814

Step 00

9813 - Plug AC power cable into wall outler

Plug AC power cable into wall outler

9814 - The LED light on the power supply should be on.

The LED light on the power supply should be on.

Operation

Step 5

Main Step

Step 6

Main Step

90-240 VAC is present near the point where power supply voltage adjustments are made. Take care not to allow tools to come into contact with 90-240 VAC connections or terminal strip.

Step 00