MSD-V4L - Maintenance Support Device-Version 4 Light - User Manual

Oct 22, 2026

Comprehensive user manual for the MSD-V4L (Maintenance Support Device, Version 4 Light) electronic test set system, including operator instructions and accessories. Covers purpose, function, capabilities, and performance characteristics, then provides preparation for use with quick setup and component installation guidance. Includes theory of operation, normal operation procedures such as status lights, kickstand, keyboard, function key lock, and wireless (Wi‑Fi)/airplane mode. Also details standard and optional accessories including power cables, adapters, optical drive, and active pen stylus.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages76

Reading Time3 h 12 min

AccessFree to download

1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose and Function

1.2 Capabilities

1.3 Performance Characteristics

1.4 Equipment Description

1.5 Power and Utility Information

1.6 Environmental Information

1.7 Description of Items Furnished

1.8 Additional Items and Optional Accessories

1.9 Tools and Test Equipment

1.10 Shipping and Handling Precautions

2 Preparation for Use

2.1 Quick Setup

2.2 Removing and Installing Components

3 Theory of Operation

4 MSD-V4L Normal Operation

4.1 Device Status Lights

4.2 Kickstand

4.3 Keyboard

4.4 Function FN Key Lock Features

4.5 Enable/Disable Wireless (Wi‑Fi) / Airplane Mode Feature

4.6 Install Shoulder Strap

4.7 Strain Relief Cable Tie

5 Standard Accessories - Normal Operation

5.1 NATO Power Cable

5.2 DC/DC Power Adapter

5.3 European Adapter

5.4 BLU-RAY Optical Drive

5.5 Active Pen Stylus

6 Optional Accessories

6.1 MSD-V4 MIL-STD-1553 Adapter

USER MANUAL TEST SET, ELECTRONIC SYSTEM: AN/PSM-95L MAINTENANCE SUPPORT DEVICE-VERSION 4 LIGHT (MSD-V4L) NSN: 6625-01-683-2824 MANUFACTURED BY LEONARDO DRS 7200 REDSTONE GATEWAY SW HUNTSVILLE, AL INCLUDING OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MSD-V4L AND ACCESSORIES COPY RIGHT STATEMENT: The government is authorized to use, reproduce, release, or disclose the User Manual (Test, Set, Electronic System: AN-PSM-95L) within the Government without restriction and outside the Government for a Government Purpose. DATE: 20 June 2024 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 7 1.1 PURPOSE AND FUNCTION....................................................................................................................................7 1.2 CAPABILITIES ....................................................................................................................................................7 1.3 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.........................................................................................................................7 1.4 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................. 11 1.5 POWER AND UTILITY INFORMATION.................................................................................................................... 12 1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 13 1.7 DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS FURNISHED .................................................................................................................... 14 1.8 ADDITIONAL ITEMS AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................. 19 1.9 TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................21 1.10 SHIPPING AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS..............................................................................................................21 2 PREPARATION FOR USE .................................................................................................................... 23 2.1 QUICK SETUP .................................................................................................................................................23 2.2 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPONENTS..........................................................................................................24 2.2.1 Protective Cover .....................................................................................................................................24 2.2.2 Barrel to USB-C Adapter (USB-C Dongle) ............................................................................................... 24 2.2.3 Connect USB-C Mobile Adapter .............................................................................................................24 3 THEORY OF OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 27 4 MSD-V4L NORMAL OPERATION......................................................................................................... 31 4.1 DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS.....................................................................................................................................31 4.2 KICKSTAND.....................................................................................................................................................31 4.3 KEYBOARD .....................................................................................................................................................32 4.4 FUNCTION FN KEY LOCK

FAQs

What is the purpose and function of the MSD-V4L?

The manual describes the MSD-V4L’s purpose and function in the introduction section, along with its capabilities and performance characteristics.

How do I prepare the MSD-V4L for use?

Use the quick setup procedure, then follow instructions for removing and installing components, including the protective cover and USB-C related adapters.

Which normal operation features are covered for everyday use?

Normal operation includes device status lights, kickstand, keyboard and FN key lock features, plus enabling/disabling wireless (Wi‑Fi) or airplane mode, and installation steps for straps and cable ties.

Oct 22, 2026

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