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HEATS AND

COOLSThe VMV-HC connects with standardmilitary connectors to the auxiliarypower supply of 24 volts DC inarmoured and soft-skinned vehicles.

The VMV-HC has a low power uptakeand only pulls 10amps in the coolingoperation and 15 amps in heatingoperation. The unit has a built-in

intelligent sensor, the unit automaticallyswitches off if the battery power isgetting low and drops to 22 volts; thereis a similar over-voltage protection.

The outside of the VMV-HC unit remainscool-to-touch to ensure safe transitshould the product be mounted on theback door of a vehicle, or located in an

exposed position. Constructed from a

robust stainless steel outer casing, the

unit is sealed to be water-tight. The

choice of heating ranges is the same

as the RAK15, when the unit is in

chilling mode you can take 3 litres of

drinking water from 50°C to 15-20°C

at 0.5°C/min.

� Heats or cools while on the move � Chills 3 litres of drinking water to 15-20°Ceven at elevated temperatures or heats MRE’s and gives hot potable water on demand� Non-spill relief system � Low thermal signature � 24V DC

VMV-HC units are designed towithstand the rigours of modernconflict and have beencomprehensively tested to meetmilitary standard specification MIL-PRF-44466D, including MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-810.

...one solution for mission success!

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CONTENTS

Welcome to this edition of theMilitary Systems & Technologynewsletter.As an established web portal for the International Defence &Aerospace Industry, we strive to provide a comprehensive anddetailed listing of Military Equipment Suppliers, Products andServices. This newsletter is designed to keep you up-to-date withlatest news and events within the Defence Industry’s GoverningBodies, Organisations and Companies.

SUPPLIER PROFILES

Electrothermal Engineering Ltd 4Vehicle Mounted Heaters and Water Rations

EOD Solutions 6Complex Problems Simple Solutionss

Marontech 8highly skilled Marketing and Public Relations Consultancy

Marshall LS 10rugged and high performance technologies

BREAKING NEWS

ACUMENTRICS 13

AVON 16

RUD 18

SYSTEMATIC 20

TRELLCHEM 27

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VEHICLE MOUNTEDHEATERS AND WATERRATIONS

Electrothermal Engineering Ltd

Electrothermal Engineering Ltd is theworld leader in serving science; providinganalytical instruments, equipment,reagents and consumables, software andservices for research, analysis, discoveryand diagnostics.

Surprising uses for electrical heaters, fromheating drinking water and warming foodrations on-the-move in a military vehicle?Or helping to make the pouring of thatperfect pint of beer less of an art form andmore of a foolproof operation? Facetiousenquiries, you could be forgiven for

thinking, posed to raise a smile in an idlemoment with colleagues who haveenjoyed too much of the ice-cold beer.Most definitely not! These were criticalbusiness problems for the organizationsconcerned and all of them resolved.

If the right heater cannot be supplied offthe shelf, then they lend themselvesreadily to customization, sometimesdirectly by the customer but mostly by ourown design team. The only real limitationto their use is imagination; and with manyyears of experience, this is something we

have plenty of.

The need for battery warmers in a planesoon makes itself very clear when youconsider that the airstream can be as coldas -50°C at high altitudes reached byfighters. Batteries exposed to this quicklycease working. This scenario can beavoided by completely encasing thebattery with one of our silicone rubbermat heaters. They can heat up to 200°C,and are held firmly in place with adhesivesthat will withstand up to 250°C. In practice,two such encased batteries would beplaced side by side. We have beenmanufacturing military aircraft batterywarmers in conjunction with major dry-cellbattery manufacture for over ten years.

Military VehicleMounted, Water and

Ration HeatersThe Heater Water & Ration (HW&R) canprovide hot meals and drinks for a fiveperson crew of an armored vehicle orprovide hot water for washing, heatingwater for drinks and ration packs (MRE) in20 minutes (depending on power rating)under operational conditions or at other

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times in most climates and keeping thecontents hot for over four hours afterswitch-off.

All this in a lightweight, robust andversatile unit which has both low and hightemperature settings, and features an over-temperature and low-battery (voltage) cut-out for safety. The unit comes with its ownbuilt-in control and has been designed inalignment with most military armouredvehicle power uptake requirements, so aseparate control unit is no longernecessary.

These units have been installed in manydifferent types of military vehicles in anumber of countries.

The HW&R NSN’s are 7310-01-387-1305,7310-99-362-3482 plus 7310-99-811-6909.Finally, we return to our starting point,pouring beer. This interesting applicationarose out of an enquiry from a major gascompany who had developed a new drinksdispensing system for public houses.Nowadays propellant gas plays a majorrole in dispensing beer as it is widely usedto force the beer out of the keg whist thebarperson pulls the pint. It can, however,affect the beer’s taste, as real ale drinkersare frequently known to lament, mainlydue to residual impurities in the gas. Tocounter this, the company had developeda new plastic membrane filter that would

condition the gas before the beer went upthe tube to be served. Their problem wasthat to be effective, the filter had to bekept at 40°C. In conjunction with ourselvesthe filter has been modified to include asurface heater that will last for ten years.Electrical Heaters - the only real limitationto their use is imagination….

We are maintaining our tradition ofinnovative product design, keeping abreastif not ahead, of current internationalstandards, as we believe that only throughexcellence will we succeed.

ElectrothermalEngineering

Vehicle MountedCooking Vessel

Products for HeatingWater and Rations

A range of rugged vehicle mounted heatingvessels for heating water and rationsincludes:•The older-style and much respected Mk2 FV706656 cooking vessel and separatecontrol unit;•The new range of heater, water and rationRAK products designed to meet thedemands of the modern day, rapid,mechanised Forces worldwide.Products designed for land, sea and air.

Military Cooking andBoiling Vessel -

FV706656The cooking vessel FV706656 serves a dualpurpose in that it can provide boiling waterfor beverages, washing or other purposesand, at the same time, heat up tinned ordecanted foods for the crew of any vehiclethat has a 24-28 V dc (24 V dc nominal), 57.5amp power supply. Operation is possibleat any time but normally during stationary

mode. For vehicles without a standbygenerator, the power drain needs to bemonitored. Dependent upon the type ofvehicle, the power supply to the cookingvessel may or may not incorporate aswitch. In all cases, the plug connection tothe cooking vessel is standard push-on,pull-off, with the low power pins shorterthan the heavy current pins, to avoid arcingon the make and break.

RAK15 and RAK30Water and Ration

HeatersThe HW&R provides a mounted portablewater and pre-packaged rations heatingfacility for the crew of any vehicle that hasa 22-28 V dc (24 V dc nominal) 15 ampelectrical system. Operation is possible atany time (including full battle conditions),in any climate, while stationary or mobile.When used for water only, the HW&R canheat up to one gallon of potable (drinking)water for beverages, hygiene or medicalpurposes. When used for rations (MREs –Meals ready to Eat), the HW&R can heatfive unopened MRE entrees together with40 fluid ounces of potable water. With thecover closed and locked, the HW&R cankeep the contents hot for as long asoperationally required.

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COMPLEX PROBLEMSSIMPLE SOLUTIONS

EOD Solutions Ltd

EOD Solutions Ltd is a companyspecifically created to undertakeammunition and weapons stockpiledestruction. The company employs retiredAmmunition Technical Officers andAmmunition Technicians trained at theArmy School of Ammunition in the UK to undertake the logistical destruction of ammunition. Understanding howammunition and weapons function is aprime consideration when dealing with thedestruction and reverse engineering ofthese dangerous items.

EOD Solutions Ltd has undertaken reverseengineering projects where the companyteamed with factories in country or otherorganisations that allowed the work to be undertaken in a safe and secure manner. Environmental issues are now of high importance when disposing ofammunition and EOD Solutions Ltd isworking with environmentalists in this area.

Demilitarisation inAfghanistan

TransportableAmmunition

Destruction System(TRADS)

The installation of the TransportableAmmunition Destruction System (TRADS)at Camp Bastion under contract toDESWpns DGM to destroy small armsammunition in an environmentally benignmanner. The TRADS incinerates up to45000 rounds per hour depending on thetype of ammunition which equates to oneton all up weight of ammunition per houron a normal working day and was designed

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and built by the company in associationwith Caldo Engineering with whom thecompany has a long and trustedrelationship.

The TRADS (which is built into a forty footcontainer) comes complete with allinfrastructures so that the user can placethe system on the ground and within threedays have the system working destroyingammunition. The system has wind downlegs as well as lifting points that enable thesystem to be jacked up from the deliveryvehicle without the need for a crane or itcan be craned if the user requires. This isespecially desirable in the present positionin Afghanistan where the system is astandalone operation outside theammunition storage facility in an areawhere there is no infrastructure. See videoEOD Solutions Ltd is currently building asmaller batch type furnace for EODTechnologies in the United States fordeployment in Afghanistan in support ofUS troops in other areas of the province.The picture sows the build nearingcompletion ready to ship to Afghanistan.

Explosion AftermathClearance

The company is currently working with theInternational Trust Fund (ITF) undertakinga clearance operation in Gerdec, Albaniawhere four explosions at an ammunitionunpacking facility killed 26 people andinjured hundreds more.

Over two hundred house were damagedor had to be demolished. In all a total of90 acres of land is to be remediated beforebeing returned to the Government ofAlbania. This is a difficult and demandingprocess as it is in the centre of a residentialarea. This limits operations considerablydue to the proximity of the localpopulation.

This year will see the conclusion of thistask that has made EOD Solutions Ltd wellequipped to undertake future operationsof this kind. The pictures show theproblems and the successes EOD SolutionsLtd has accomplished over the four yearclearance process.

Weapons DestructionEOD Solutions Ltd has undertakenweapons destruction programmes thatreduce the weapons to scrap to preventuse or sale to organisations that leantowards terrorism and criminal activities.So far 175000 have been destroyed inAlbania and another 10000 in Senegal bythe company. The weapons are destroyedusing methods that totally destroy anypart of the weapon from being used for itsintended purpose.

Quality, Safety andthe Environment

EOD Solutions Ltd has strict safety quality and environmental guidelines that are in line with US and UKgovernmental regulations. These guidelinesare employed irrespective of whichcountry operations are undertaken.Demilitarisation procedures are also allied to the NATO and UK regulationsregarding ammunition and weapons safetyand disposal.

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Our expertise ranges from writing trademedia releases and articles (technical andcorporate,) through creating marketingmaterial, managing your company’spresence at major exhibitions, newproduct launches, running internationalmarketing campaigns, which deliver results,and helping you to develop marketingstrategy and plans.

Marontech is a member of the ADS Groupand the managing director is a Member ofthe UK’s Chartered Institute of PublicRelations.

MarontechCommunications

HIGHLY SKILLED MARKETING ANDPUBLIC RELATIONSCONSULTANCY

We are a highly skilled Marketing andPublic Relations Consultancy with over 25years’ experience in the Defence andAerospace sectors. We are active on anumber of worldwide programmesworking as a business partner within ourclient community.

Over the years, we have not just built a listof clients, but have evolved a group ofclient companies, which has, thanks tothem networking between each other,

become what we regard as our ‘ClientCommunity’.

We do not employ large numbers ofpeople, but over the years we havedeveloped a network of experts inindividual fields which allow us to deliversolutions – whatever that solution might be.

Core to our offering are integrity, agility,quality and experience coupled with astrong desire to be part of your team. Wework with you to identify yourorganisation’s needs and develop astructured plan of activities agreeing abudget with you and then implementingthe programme.

Marontech is focused on providingMarketing and Public Relationsconsultancy support to clients operatingin the defence and aerospace markets;areas where we have expertise and anunmatched portfolio of results.

Clients for whom we devise and managenational and international Marketing andPublic Relations campaigns, range fromsmall start-ups to internationalorganisations with headquarters across theglobe.

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Our Core Skills

Planning and Strategyfor Defence and

AerospaceWe work with you and your team todevelop your marketing strategy and thencreate and implement the plans to deliverresults. Key to this is establishing clear keymessages, understanding your customerbase and knowing where you want toposition your company in the future.

Defence andAerospace Corporate

MarketingWithin our network we can provideindependent market research which looksat what your customers’ want, what is outthere already, and how you are going toreach those customers. We can then workwith you to develop integrated campaigncapture plans.

Media Relations inthe Defence and

Aerospace SectorsThe media play a significant role in helping

Public andGovernment

Relations for theDefence and

Aerospace SectorsIn our market sectors, interaction withgovernments is a core part of anymarketing activity. Using our network ofexperts we are able to put together andimplement a government relationsprogramme to help you succeed in winningthe business and keep the customer andstakeholder community on your side.

Defence andAerospace Marketing

CommunicationsExhibitions, brochures, event management,videos and websites are all tools whichhave an important part to play in creatingan environment where your customerswant to do business with you. We haveconsiderable experience in projectmanaging these from beginning to end,including working with you to clearlyidentify why you are exhibiting forexample, how you are going to gain themost benefit from the event or whatdesign should be used for your brochures,videos and website to ensure they fit intoan integrated “look and feel” as part ofyour corporate identity.

you to spread your message to yourcustomers and stakeholders. We havestrong media contacts and understandtheir requirements. We prepare anddistribute news releases (the emphasis ison news), arrange journalist briefings,prepare and secure placements for featurearticles, create media packs for events,develop issues briefing documentation andbe there to support you should a crisisoccur.

Advertising, Planningand Design for the

Aerospace andDefence Sectors

We can prepare advertising plans to raiseyour profile in your chosen markets or toprovide focus for specific campaigns. Wemake recommendations, provide budgetplans and manage the advertising processfrom initial design through to finishedartwork.

Web presence is becoming increasinglyimportant. We work with you to developthe content and maximise its effectivenessso that your company and productsolutions are easily visible to potentialcustomers.

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Integrated ShelterSolutions

Through design, development,manufacture and integration we providedeployable and expandable integratedshelter solutions that allow end users toperform the critical role required. Ourmobile and expandable containerisedsolutions satisfy requirements across thefollowing core areas:

Military Forensics andLaboratory Modules

Our mobile forensic and laboratorymodules enable forensic sampling, analysisand profiling through to detailed DNAinvestigation of buccal, blood, hair, tissueand contact traces. The rapid mobility weenable allows for time critical, point ofincident, clean room analysis that deliversthe results required within the criticalgolden hour.

Solutions are available under integratedmultiple module configurations or singlestand alone modules.

Marshall Land Systems

RUGGED AND HIGHPERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES Formed in 2008, Marshall Land Systemsdrew together the capabilities, skills andexpertise across the Land Systemsbusinesses of the Marshall Group. Ourmajor area of focus is within the defenceand security arena; however we areincreasingly working across non-governmental and civilian projects wheresimilar requirements for rugged and highperformance technologies exist.

Right from the start we design the projectaround your priorities. For us it is all aboutdelivering the systems that our customersneed, in the way that best satisfies theirperformance requirements and within thebudgets they have available.

Everything that we do is underpinned byour approach to project management andour mantra of Agility, Quality and Integrity.This approach has seen us cement ourposition as one of the UK MOD’s highestranked suppliers and an organisation thatis recognised as “working for you”.

Our Land Systems Business is Formed ofSix Individual Divisions:

Protected WorkspaceDeployable and

Expandable

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C4ISTAR, GroundStations and

Command PostsOur command and control and C4ISTARsolutions cover a range of roles includingUAV control centres, computer serverunits, briefing rooms, command centres,intelligence cells and image processingfacilities. We add considerable value to theintegration of complex sub-systems,delivering a seamless and unified operatingsystem.

Military DeployableCatering Facilities

Utilising our extensive ergonomicintegration capabilities we providemodular catering infrastructure. Ourcatering facilities allow for significantimprovements in the equipments andworking environments available,considerably enhancing both the quantityand quality of output.

Deployable MilitaryMedical Facilities

We understand the specialist nature ofdeployable medical facilities. Harnessingthis experience alongside specialistpartners we are able to supply deployablehealthcare facilities that enhance patientcare across in-transit care, role 1, 2 and 3deployable field hospitals, mobile CTscanners and deployable medicallaboratory systems.

Our Deployable medical facilities span themilitary healthcare spectrum including:• Battlefield casualty evacuation systemsranging from stretcher loading systems tocomplete ambulance systems in armored orwheeled platforms for in-transit care• Complete deployable modular medicalfacilities from Role 1 to Role 3, including fullCBRN protection if required• Medical logistics, including the storageand distribution of medical consumables,medical waste management, clinical gasmanagement systems and the supply anddistribution of power and water• Medical facility infrastructure such asaccommodation, ablutions, kitchens, laundryand other hospital support facilities• CT Scanners, operating theatres andmany other individual modules that can beintegrated into existing facilities.• Conversion of aircraft for tactical and

Our expert approach to programmanagement has been tried and tested aspart of the UK MOD Support VehicleProgramme. Under this programme wehave delivered in excess of 7000 vehiclelogistics systems on time and tospecification.

Military CapabilityDevelopment

The defence and security environmentspresent complex challenges. OurCapability Development division isestablished to examine, develop anddeliver turnkey solutions and is widelyrecognised for adding the greatest benefitin situations in the most technicallychallenging environments.

Our Capability Development expertisecentre around the following activities:• Armoured Vehicle Systems• Vehicle Communications Systems• Specialist Vehicles including CovertSurveillance and Missile Launch Platforms• Unmanned Vehicles and PayloadSpecification and Integration• Ground Control Stations for UAVs• Energy and Power Systems for MultipleApplications

We work collaboratively with our partnersto address project risk, identify solutionsand rapidly implement prototypes. Oursolutions not only facilitate thecompleteness and technical performanceof our partners systems but also serve toensure they are completed to time andwithin the budgetary restrictions imposed.

strategic medical evacuation roles

Military VehicleEngineering

Loadbeds, Flat Racksand Cargo Systems

Our Military Vehicle Engineering divisionundertakes the specification, design andintegration of vehicle based logisticequipments. Irrespective of platform typewe are known as vehicle completers andtake pride in ensuring a vehicle leaves ourfacilities fit for the role intended. We workwith multiple vehicle OEMs and we aretrusted for our performance in deliveringloadbeds, flat racks, cargo systems andassociated vehicle mounted logisticsequipment.

• Our vehicle loadbeds take full accountfor the rigours and stresses of operations. Weoffer low torsion load beds for the morestandard load through to state of the artzero torsion systems for the most specialistand delicate of loads.• Our flat racks are customised to therequirements of the vehicles role. Hookloadable, smaller and lighter than industrystandards, pre loading and storage of our flatrack solutions ensure enhanced effectivenessof our customers operations.• Through vehicle integration andcompletion activities we are known as‘vehicle completers‘. We understand thecomplexities of system integration and theapplication of numerous systems withmultiple vehicles.

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Irrespective of the nature or context of theproject, we are widely recognised foradding the most value in situations wherethe greatest technical challenges exist.

Military SurvivabilitySolutions

Building on our platform integration andmodification capabilities we offer marketleading survivability solutions throughLorica Systems UK Ltd, our joint venturewith Plasan. In partnership we design,manufacture and integrate innovativeprotection technologies across land, seaand air platforms.

Our core survivability capabilities residewithin the following areas:• Composite Armour – We offeroperationally proven, totally ballistic testedhardened metals, ceramics, fabrics and resinsthat maximise crew and systems protection.We are committed to deliver state-of-the-art, lightweight armour protection forplatforms and personal body armour.• Whole Platform Survivability – Furtherto our armouring capabilities, through Loricawe offer complete platform survivabilitysolutions. These solutions incorporate blastdeflection and absorption, seating andharness integrity, fire protection andsuppression and protection of criticalcomponents.

Military FleetSolutions

Our Fleet Solutions division specialises inthe provision of fleet support to landtransport fleets across the commercial andmilitary sectors. With capabilities acrossvehicle cooling, heating, tail lift andservicing our Fleet Solutions businessoperates as a one-stop-shop for all fleetsolution requirements, achieving the mostheightened level of vehicle availability.

capability gaps by developing robustrequirements and specification standards,including assisting with the complexrequirements capture and trade-offprocess. Trade-offs are inevitably requiredto acquire a system that is affordable(lowest life cycle cost), operable,supportable, sustainable, transportable,and environmentally sound. We alsoreview existing designs to create accurateand unambiguous definitions of systemsand ensure that clarity of design is flowedthroughout the supply chain. This sameapproach is equally applicable to anymodifications, re-roles or mid-lifeupgrades.

We work closely with customers from theinitial design through to manufacture andin developing innovative support solutionsusing the structured approach ofIntegrated Logistic Support (ILS). We thensupport the product in-service throughoutits life, including on deployed operations(CONDO), and ultimately arranging for itsfinal safe disposal at end of life.

With over 150 highly skilled mobileengineers, on call 24 hours a day, we areable to offer unrivalled support levels toboth military and commercial vehicle fleetoperators.

Through our fleet solutions activities weoffer the following services:• Vehicle Refrigeration and Heating – Ouractivities within this sector ensure that ourcustomer’s vehicles retain the correct andnecessary temperature for thetransportation of specialist loads. We workfrom equipment specification through toinstallation and continued serviceagreements.• Tail Lift – Vehicle tail lifts are an essentialelement to many logistical operations. Wework to specify, install and support deliveryvehicle tail lifts, passenger lifts and doubledeck lifting equipment.

The responsiveness of our Fleet Solutionscapabilities are ensured through our 24/7call centre support facility. With over80,000 incidents handled by our callcentre per year, we are on hand andavailable as your one-stop-shop for fleetmanagement requirements.

In Service MilitarySupport

Our philosophy is to take a through lifeapproach to capability management inwhich every aspect of new and existingcapability is planned and managed acrossall lines of development. We workalongside our customers to address

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When evaluating systems of all kinds -communications and transportation rankamong the two most important - reducingsize, weight and power, especially forsystems used in theater, is paramount. Thismust all be accomplished while consideringthe "C" that is usually found at the end ofthat acronym: cost.

There are a number of reasons why a morecompact RUPS device is preferable in militaryapplications. From a purely physicalperspective, the smaller the equipment, themore equipment can fit in the same orsmaller space. Thus, if a RUPS is reduced byeven 1U in height (1.75”), another 1U modem,router or server can be placed in the extraspace that has been created. This translatesto additional features, functionality andredundancy.

Or assume the RUPS is mounted in a 4Utransit case with routers and servers. Notonly will a smaller RUPS create "extra" roomfor critical communications equipment, withno additional equipment the transit case sizeitself can be reduced. In the end, the smallerRUPS allows for a smaller, lighter systemand/or the ability to add more equipment tothe system without increasing weight or size.

Why is all this important? In military

applications, particularly combat situations,every available inch of space is valued asprime real estate. And while RUPS devicesare a crucial source of power, they dodisplace real estate that could potentially beemployed for computers, servers, androuters – the truly critical gear that makes upthe C4ISR landscape. Even if the additionalspace isn't utilized, it serves to lighten theload.

The quest for smaller RUPS size alsotranslates to a decrease in weight, which isan ongoing issue in military operations. Tobegin with, the average soldier carries over100 pounds of gear into battle. So if they'relugging transit cases around, it’s essential forthe weight to be manageable. Weightreduction in any form is important to reducethe burden on military personnel. Plus,"smaller" not only translates to moreelectronic gear but more food, water andammunition for the soldiers.

What's more, consider the extra weight onmilitary vehicles, such as a Humvee. Theadditional poundage decreases efficiency,causing greater fuel consumption; given thatfuel in theater can cost as much as $400gallon, the importance of this factor cannotbe overstated. Weight reduction - regardlessof how little - is a fundamental objective.

When it Comes to RuggedUninterupptible PowerSupplies in the Military,Smaller is Better

The modern military relies on computers andother sophisticated electronic equipment toperform its vital missions, often in extremelyharsh environments like the mountains ofAfghanistan or the intense heat of Iraq.

Electrical variance, surges, spikes, andinterruptions can cause communication andsurveillance breakdown and data loss,especially during the rigors of active duty.Consequently, the military depends heavilyon rugged uninterruptible power supplies(RUPS) to keep that equipment online withclean AC or DC power while withstandingthe various weather- and terrain-relatedimpediments to performance, includingblown rain, dust and sand as well as extremeheat and cold. The equipment must alsowithstand significant vibration and shocksustained from multiple sources.

However, reliability, while certainly the mostcritical characteristic of a quality RUPSdevice is not the only important variable; sizeand weight are also vital. More to the point,when evaluating the size of a RUPS device ina military environment, a small, high powerdensity unit is the best solution.

The reason? RUPS devices, like virtuallyeverything in the military, fall under thejurisdiction of SWaP: size, weight, and power.

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isolation transformer to a high-frequencytransformer. Of course, engineers areconstantly examining alternative ways inwhich RUPS devices can be compressedwhile maintaining the necessary poweroutput - including adopting different boardtechnology within the device. Essentially,any part of the device is a candidate forpotential size reduction; but at this time, thehigh-frequency transformer remains at theforefront of this effort.

Lithium-Ion batteries also provide a size-reduction opportunity, as these batterieshave a higher power density compared tothe lead-acid variety, thereby decreasingweight and increasing battery backup runtime.

Ultimately, the decision regarding the bestpossible RUPS for any application,particularly military, is based on meeting therequired power needs for the applicationwhile keeping size and weight at an absoluteminimum.

The focus on RUPS size and weight reductionnot only means that more space is availablein the areas where the RUPS will reside; italso means that transit cases, militaryvehicles and the shelter in which they arelocated can be designed with a smaller sizein mind. Until recently, it would not beunusual for the designer of a new transit caseto allot at least 4U for a RUPS device. That’sbecause military equipment designers oftenrely on past experience to estimate thespace the RUPS will require and plug thatfigure into their blueprints. With theavailability of 1U devices, however, thatallotted space can be significantly reduced.As long as designers stay current on what isavailable in the RUPS world, they can planaccordingly.

Even more than simply being aware of whatis available in terms of smaller RUPS devices;it is advisable for designers to consultdirectly with RUPS manufacturers in the earlystages of product development. This willgive them more latitude in design and can, asit is often said, help people understand theart of the possible.

What is the practical threshold for the sizeof the RUPS device? Plainly put, how smallcan these devices realistically be made?Given the level of performance they areexpected to deliver – as well as the coolingsystems that are an essential part of theirmake-up – it is difficult, at this time, toenvision anything smaller. However, it washard to imagine a 1U device at this powerbefore it was actually manufactured, so it’sentirely possible that RUPS devices could beeven smaller in the future.

There is no question that when it comes toRUPS devices, the quality and ability todeliver clean, uninterruptible power ispriority one. But given the situations inwhich these devices are being used, as wellas the objectives at stake, size and weight -especially reducing the burden on ourfighting men and women - are also critical.

ABOUT THE AUTHORSteve Graves is Vice President of Sales andMarketing for Acumentrics. Headquarteredin Westwood, Massachusetts, Acumentricsdesigns Rugged Uninterruptible PowerSupplies (RUPS) for use in harsh and combatenvironments as well as heavy-dutyindustrial applications.

It’s not just the equipment of today thatrequires space. Because new C4ISRcapability is constantly being developed,there is a continuing need to create space forthese devices; equipment that might not beon the drawing board today will requirespace tomorrow. Thus, the need to decreaseRUPS size and weight needs to keep pacewith these new developments. Additionally,power consumption affects mission duration,and power electronics and digital processingare big power consumers. Consequently,while the need for smaller and lighter RUPSdevices in combat situations is apparent,these goals must be meet without sacrificingpower output.

All of this begs the question, "Where are theprimary opportunities for RUPS sizereduction that won’t affect performance?"Ultimately, through increased power density,an equivalent amount of power can beproduced in a much smaller form factor.Thus, the key area for accomplishing thecutback in size is the transformer - morespecifically, to change from a full galvanic

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Avon EZAir Takes theHeat from MiddleEastern Market Avon Protection Systems’ EZAir, the first ofits new generation of NIOSH approvedcompact, battery powered modular airflowunits, is now winning major orders in theMiddle East following successful trials.

By combining an advance in Avon respiratorysystem engineering within an ergonomicallydesigned housing unit, the EZAir delivers adramatic reduction in the physical burden oftraditional respiratory systems. This hasfound particular favour with lawenforcement teams and first responder unitsoperating in the arduous Middle Easternclimate – where temperatures regularlyexceeds 40 centigrade.

Both Bahrain and Quatar have now placedsignificant orders for EZAir units tocomplement their large stocks of Avon FM53and C50 masks with further orders from theSaudi National Guard expected soon.

At the heart of the Avon EZAir modular unitis a super-light engine. This drives a compact,self contained blower unit which

incorporates Avon’s NIOSH approved CTF12riot filters. In addition, on board warningalarms, supported by ‘hot swap’ removablebatteries, provides the wearer with anincredibly lightweight and versatile systemthat delivers a new level of comfortcombined with traditional Avon respiratoryprotection.

According to Steve Windley, Avon’s SalesManager for the Middle East, “Reducingwearer burden is particularly importantduring high intensity periods of activity,especially for the high temperatures thatface Middle Eastern law enforcement orHAZMAT teams during pro-longed crowd-monitoring or CBRN clean-up scenarios.

“Designed primarily for use with AvonProtection’s class leading FM53 and C50 full-face respirator, the Avon EZAir module hasintroduced a new category of breath assistblower with a wellbeing product that makesit easier and cooler to breathe, and reducesthe size and weight of traditionallyburdensome respiratory support systems.”

Avon’s newly designed modular respiratoryengine weighs just 225g and measures 70mmx 120mm in diameter. This, Avon claims,positions it as the smallest self-containedblower unit with integrated battery pack onthe market. The unit can run on threedifferent power options: replaceable CR-123;rechargeable Li-ion or single use emergencybattery. Depending on filter and batteryconfiguration, the unit will run from 4-10hours and is supported with on boardwarning alarms.

However, it is the new level of wearercomfort that Avon believes will prove Avon’sEZAir greatest attraction. Here the unitprovides users with cooler air intake,elimination of potential for mask fogging, anda lower breathing resistance when comparedto non-assisted filters. All of which enablesthe wearer to last much longer in a physicallytaxing scenario. And, equipped with Avon’sCTF12 filter, the wearer is fully protectedfrom non-lethal riot agents, including tear gasand pepper spray.

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RUD Chains Ltd, a leading manufacturer of chainsystems and components, provides specialistand standard solutions for the Armed ForcesWorldwide. On Land, Sea and Air, RUD MilitaryTechnology is meeting the specific needs of theworld’s defence forces through innovativeproducts and advanced industry knowledge. Forover 140 years the RUD group has been

producing top quality chains and applicationsto suit a vast array of working environments.

Military Lifting and Lashing ApplicationsRUD offer an extensive range of lifting andlashing applications which includes bothwelded and threaded types, covering a workingload capacity range from 0.6 to 200 tonne.

Offering over 270 different tested and certified

lifting/lashing points, 210 of which are for

bolting and 60 for welding. RUD is ISO 9001

certified and renowned for their expertise in

heat treatment methods - delivering high

performance chain products to suit the most

demanding applications.


RUD Load Ring VLBSOffers Increased WorkingLoad Limit and Can beLoaded in Any Direction

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RUD know how important safety is in lifting

which is why they have produced further

product improvements to one of their leading

lifting points. The LBS "RUD lug", together with

the RBS Eye Plate has recently gone through a

significant upgrade - the biggest change since

the product line was first introduced more than

25 years ago.

To align with RUD's leading Grade 100 VIP Sling

Chain system; the LBS & RBS ranges have been

re-designed and released as the VLBS & VRBS.

The working Load Limits (WLL's) have increased

significantly and the WLL(s) now align and

match in with the RUD® Grade 100 chain ratings.

The new VIP version VLBS is forged out of high-

resistant steel CrNiMo is 100% crack detected

and offers RUD’s distinctive fluorescent pink

powder coated surface. The VLBS offers many

advantageous features as listed below:

• VLBS ring bracket is forged out of the high

strength material CrNiMo with two patented

inner supporting lugs.

• It provides an optimal sitting of the hookand offers better protection for the clampingsprings.

• The optimized support shape at thesuspension ring enables a strong support atloads 90° to the plane of the eye.

• The load bracket can be tilted by 180°

• 100% crack detected

• The welding block is forged out of qualitywelding material 1.0577+N (St 52-3) and clearlystamped with an identification number for thepermissible WLL (Working Load Limit) Thedistance lugs are for the measurement andprovision of the required gap for the rootwelding (approx. 3mm). Important: The weld

arrangement (continuous HV weld) fulfils the

requirements of DIN 18800 i.e. the closed weld

avoids corrosion and is thus suitable for outdoor

use. A protected spring keeps the ring bracket

in every required position without tipping and

it also reduces vibration induced noise.

• The VRBS is available up to 50t WLL and can

be loaded in any direction.

As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of

lifting and lashing applications combined with

their extensive range of products and

knowledge in the market, RUD are continually

innovating and developing their extensive

product range to stay at the forefront of their

customers’ demands.

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Systematic and AgustaWestland, aFinmeccanica company, are working together toprovide an enhanced rotorcraft situationalawareness (SA) capability. Following the signingof a Heads of Agreement in January this year,this joint development will integrateSystematic’s SitaWare command and controlsoftware with AgustaWestland’s rotorcraftplatforms.

Enhanced Rotorcraft Situational Awareness(SA) CapabilityWith funding provided by AgustaWestland,

Systematic has already conducted the initialscoping study which investigated thepossibilities to further enhance on-board SA forboth aircrew and passengers, whilst alsoconsidering the SA needs of taskingheadquarters and the units supported byaviation.

Geoff Hoon, AgustaWestland’s ManagingDirector for International Business said “We arepleased that this project with Systematic ismoving forward quickly, as we see goodbusiness potential not only in Denmark butaround the world on a number of our militaryhelicopter platforms. This project is just oneexample of our long running commitment towork with Danish industry and to deliver longterm benefits to Denmark.”

“The aim of this project is to further enhanceawareness of the land and maritime situationsin the cockpit, thereby better connecting therotorcraft to its operating environment.” saysStephen White, President Systematic UK, “Atthe same time we need to overcome thechallenge of providing this much neededcapability by exploiting data and hardwarealready available on the platform in order tominimise weight, cost and developmentimpact”.

Hans Jørgen Bohlbro, Director of ProductManagement C2 Systems goes on to say“SitaWare Frontline has been specificallydesigned to minimise bandwidth requirements,at the same time it has the ability to maintain ahigh update rate of friendly force tracks, makingit ideally suited to this job. The software alsohas a small footprint with a lean GIS whichallows it to be installed on existing processorsand displays in the aircraft.”

With the initial study now completed, theintegration of SitaWare Frontline with theAgustaWestland AW101 avionic systems is nowunderway. The system will also be available onAW159. SitaWare Frontline will provide a furtherenhancement to the modern, fully integrated,reduced workload cockpits of the AW101 andAW159, by providing aircrew with enhanced SA.SitaWare Headquarters and WebCOP will alsobe integrated into the AgustaWestland SkyflightMission Planning System, which will address asignificant capability shortfall in connectingrotorcraft headquarters to the wider commandand control networks. With significantengineering support from AgustaWestland aninitial operational capability will be availableearly next year and will go through field testsand trials with the Royal Danish Air Force.

The output of this industrial cooperationproject is initially directed at the Danish ArmedForces for use on the Danish Multi RoleHelicopter (DMRH). Once the initial operationalcapability has been proven, Systematic andAgustaWestland will go on to develop a fulloperational capability which will be offered onthe international market.

Systematic and AgustaWestlandCollaborate on an EnhancedRotorcraft SituationalAwareness Capability

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Ansell Protective Solutions announces thatthe Trellchem VPS Flash Level A gastightchemical protective suit is now also certifiedto the European standard EN 943-1 and thetougher EN 943-2/ET for Emergency Teams.

Trellchem VPS-Flash has been certifiedaccording to the American standard NFPA1991 for some years already and has grown tobe the most popular Trellchem suit in the

U.S.A. “At Ansell Protective Solutions we arevery happy to also introduce VPS-Flash tothe European market, and give all Europeancustomers the chance to discover thebenefits of this great suit”, says ProductManager Katarina Filipsson.

This cost-efficient high performance suit issuitable for use typically within the Fire &Rescue and Defense area but also within Law

Trellchem® VPS Flash GastightChemical ProtectiveSuit now certified in Europe

Enforcement and Industry. It is available in

both fully encapsulating and non-

encapsulating design and can be fitted with

boots or socks, a variety of gloves, airline

passthrough, pockets, loops etc. to fit each

customer’s specific needs.

The Trellchem VPS-Flash suit material, which

was recently awarded U.S. Patent, is a further

development of the already well-reputed

Trellchem VPS material. Combining abrasion

resistant rubber with a multilayer chemical

barrier film and a new flame retardant aramid

base fabric gives a material with added flash

fire protection and also protection against

liquefied gases. The chemical protective

capability is high with > 8 hours permeation

time against a wide variety of hazardous

chemicals as well as radioactive particles and

biohazards.

Trellchem VPS-Flash chemical protective

suits are now, with the new European

certificates, certified to the toughest and

most stringent standards in the world within

the segment of Chemical Protective Clothing

(CPC): NFPA 1991 (including the optional

Flash Fire and Liquefied gas protection

requirements), EN 943-2/ET, EN 943-1, EN

1073-2 (Protection against radioactive

particles) and EN 14126 (Protection against

Infective agents).

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The Phoenix provides CBRN protection in a highthreat/low hazard environment where a wide rangeof challenges are present

Lightweight and highly breathable, the Phoenix isan effective emergency CBRN protective solutionthat allows both commanders and users to maximise their full operational capabilities and functions, even in the most challenging environments

• 10 year shelf life • Up to 20 times laundering • 30% lighter than current systems• Greater breathability and lower thermal

burden• Compatible with a range of respirators• Inherently fire retardant• Provides both emergency CBRN and

general purpose functionality

The Phoenix CBRN Protection Suitcombines the most versatile operational CBRN protection technology along with functionalityfor the military and civil security services around the world

For further information:W: http://frontline.remploy.co.ukE: [email protected]: +44 (0) 151 630 3811

Phoenix Lightweight CBRN protection suit

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