UDT 2018 UNDERSEA DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY SEC, Glasgow Visit us on Stand C2 AVON PROTECTION AT UDT 2018 Avon Protection has more than 130 years of experience, delivering performance innovation, design and engineering solutions. Avon Protection’s capabilities include the design, development, test and manufacture of respirators, filters, escape hoods, powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs), self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), hybrid systems, thermal imaging, dive computers and closed circuit rebreathers. Over our history of innovation, design and engineering, we have exclusively focused on the military, law enforcement, firefighting and industrial markets, understanding the unique requirements of these specialist, high threat, user groups. This depth of understanding and specialisation has enabled Avon Protection to become the recognised global market leader for respiratory products in this field. PRODUCTS ON SHOW MCM100 MDC150 Mi-TIC S NH15 COMBO 2 AVON PROTECTION AT UDT 2018 MCM100 The MCM100 is a configurable platform to meet multiple military Underwater Breathing Apparatus (UBA) requirements. It is a fully closed circuit, electronically controlled, mixed gas rebreather CE tested to 100m, suitable for a large range of military or tactical diving disciplines such as Mine Countermeasure (MCM), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) shallow or deep, Mine Investigation and Exploitation (MIE) and Special Operations Forces (SOF). MDC150 The next generation of military dive computer with real-time data/ decompression logging and a custom interface which is fully reconfigurable allowing reprogramming as requirements change. The multiple algorithm capability allows for end user decompression system inclusion. The robust and ergonomic form has been specifically designed for use in demanding military diving applications. Mi-TIC S. The Mi-TIC S is a premium lightweight thermal imaging camera optimised for naval damage control teams and on-board use. The high performance components, selected to deliver an 1100c degree dynamic range and increased resistance to high temperatures, fully sealed buttons and battery compartment to IP67 and protected thermal sensor, all ensure that the Mi-TIC S is unrivalled in maritime fire-fighting and damage control. NH15 COMBO The NH15 Combo is a revolutionary new carbon monoxide (CO) resistant, super compact CBRN escape hood, based on Avon’s widely acclaimed NIOSH approved NH15. The NH15 Combo offers unsurpassed levels of respiratory protection for escape from hazardous environments, particularly when dangerously high levels of CO are present or likely in combination with other toxic materials and gases such as found in a smoke filled environment. 3 AVON PROTECTION AT UDT 2018 Some of the largest and most significant evolutionary steps were made by the Italian MILITARY DIVING: Navy in the 1930s, effectively taking an escape rebreather, the Davis Submerged Escape Apparatus, and developing it for use by the Decima Flottiglia MAS commando EVOLUTION unit. With the adoption of the rebreather by specialist military units during World War 2, its use began to transition from commercial VS REVOLUTION work and military escape to an ever increase range of mission profiles carried out by specialist units, aka the “Frogmen”. Since their early commercial inception in 1878, rebreathers have changed little in their basic operation and use; absorbing Carbon Dioxide These mission profiles have continued to grow, creating an ever-increasing list of from exhaled breath and injecting Oxygen, ready for the next inhalation capability requirements from the diver, of breath. Over the years, incremental changes have been made to which has driven industry forward. From rebreathers to improve efficiency, duration, ergonomics and functional the basic concept of a Frogman, 8 distinct military dive disciplines have been born; control but fundamentally, these have been evolutions of existing sets. Combat Swimmer; Covert Subsurface Infiltration; Maritime Counter-Terrorism; Submarine Release & Infiltration; Manned Underwater Vehicle Operations; EOD and Clearance; Mine Counter Measures (MCM); and Very Shallow MCM. To support the military diver, industry has responded to each of these disciplines with a specific dive set, able to offer some of the capability for some of the missions but rarely most of the capability for most of the missions, until now. Earlier this year, Avon Protection launched the MCM100, a deep diving (100m CE rated), air and mixed gas, electronic control rebreather. The MCM100 rebreather was designed and developed around the diver, to deliver enhanced multi-role capability in the form of a new long endurance, electronically controlled 4 AVON PROTECTION AT UDT 2018 Mushroom Valves rebreather capable of integrating with a range of military diving applications, in Over-Pressure particular mine warfare and Special Forces, Exhaust Valve MOUTHPIECE including Covert Subsurface Infiltration, Submarine Release & Infiltration and Manned Underwater Vehicle Operations. The launch of the MCM100 heralds INHALE EXHALE a revolutionary change in rebreather COUNTER-LUNG COUNTER-LUNG technology, placing two key elements at the heart of the platform; diver safety and multi-role mission capability. At the core of the MCM100’s innovation is CO2 SCRUBBER GAS SUPPLY DILUTENT DILUTENT its world leading, revolutionary, advanced electronics package, enabling the diver to focus on the task ahead and not the management of the dive or the system. OXYGEN CYLINDER Some of the key features include: PIEZA VALVE ADV n Automated pre-dive sequence reducing pre-dive preparation, start up and maintenance times; n Simple HUD showing system performance, message waiting and system errors; n Redundancy layers and manual control to enhance diver safety; The multi-role design approach and role rebreather, with upgradable and future n On-board decompression monitoring advanced electronics package ingrained proofed technology pathways, representing to manage diver gas mixes and in the MCM100 is synonymous with world leading technology, extended service decompression stops; Avon’s history of innovation, design and life and lower support costs. Consequently, engineering. Avon’s manufacturing it is no surprise that at the beginning of n Full data recording for post dive analysis capabilities are centred on specialist 2018, once the product had been launched, and enhanced diver safety; user groups within the military, law it was announced that Avon Protection n Remote software upgrades and enforcement and firefighting markets, all had been awarded the contract to supply enhancement to ensure through operating in high threat, high risk, dynamic a European Armed Forces with MCM100 life improvement; environments. underwater rebreathers, together with in- service support. n Service and maintenance This depth of understanding and software reducing downtime specialisation has been applied to the and lowering cost of ownership MCM100, ensuring that it is a true multi- Leon Klapwijk, President of Avon Protection, said, “We are extremely excited to be bring to market an underwater diving product with such high levels of innovation. Avon Protection continues to remain at the forefront of technology; we continue to meet the needs of our customers to ensure they remain protected against the continually evolving threat. Leon Klapwijk, President of Avon Protection 5 AVON PROTECTION AT UDT 2018 ADVANCED ELECTRONICS EASY BREATHING n Multiple redundant electronics and n Extremely low work of breathing (WOB). rechargeable batteries. n High-performance open circuit n Advanced digital oxygen sensors with Bailout valve (BOV) as standard. voting logic and ‘bad sensor’ removal. n Automatic diluent gas addition valve. n Moisture tolerant carbon dioxide sensor. n Manual diluent and oxygen gas n Data acquisition facility with Bluetooth bypass valves. capability. n Backlit colour handset with automated OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY pre-dive and command based alarms. n High pressure composite cylinders as standard. n Water tolerant breathing circuit and STEALTH TECHNOLOGY water removal systems. n A discreet LED Heads up Display (HUD) n Three carbon dioxide absorbent indicating equipment status. cartridge options. n Low magnetic signature and low noise. n Reduced mission set up time. 6 AVON PROTECTION AT UDT 2018 WHERE TO FIND US Visit us at Stand C2 C2 7 CONTACTS MEDIA Natasha Wellon [email protected] SALES Ryan Claughton [email protected] .