Duke Pro Military Products

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Universal Shock Tube Initiator (USTI)
Approvals:
  • Certified by Naval EOD Tech Division to meet MIL-STD-461E.
  • Certified by the USAF Nonnuclear Munitions Safety Board for USAF EOD operational use. Certification log number: 04-2-5.
The USTI was designed to work with all robots and remote firing sets in use today by the US military over the entire industrial temperature range.

The firing sequence is triggered by an input pulse longer than 10 ms from 17 to 400 volts. The firing circuit then automatically charges and delivers a high energy pulse to the plasma arc tip.

Available through GSA Advantage

Specifications:
Weight: 1 lb
Size: 5.7" x 3.7" x 2.0"
Power: Two 9-volt batteries
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Humidity: 95% non-condensing
Case: Aluminum with black powder coat and o-ring environmental seal

Remote Fire Control Systems
Duke Pro manufactures a series of remote controlled fire control systems. Our core software has been safety tested and approved by the Army ARDEC.

Custom derivations are available. Please call us for details.

40mm Grenade/M202 LAW launcher Fire Contol System Other Photos
  • Controls 6 separate ordnances
    on upto 5 separate robots.
  • Capable of initiating launch of 30 40mm grenades or 20 LAW rockets downrange in just over 5 seconds.
  • Remote unit is powered by 27-42 VDC.
  • Control unit is powered by two 9-volt batteries.
  • 120-bit authentication to get through fire sequence
  • Versions available for SQUIB and shock tube initiation and to control laser-initiated ordnance.
  • Software and packaging have been safety tested and certified by Army ARDEC
  • Tested and passed E3, RFI, and shock and vibration testing at Army ARDEC
This is a closeup of the control unit for the Remote Fire And Control System (RFACS). The 6-pin connector in the center near the top of the panel is the receptacle for the security key.
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This is the quad initiator mounted on the back of the LAW launcher in the above photo.
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Quad LAW initiator in action This is a frame from a video taken during Army live fire testing of the quad LAW rocket launcher.
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This shows the Quad LAW initiator in action. Mounted on the rear of a clip for an M202, the initiator shown is one of the early prototypes.
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