Stealth SC
JFD
Stealth SC (Semi-Closed) is a mechanical underwater Life Support System (LSS) designed for Mine Counter Measure / Explosive Ordnance Disposal (MCM / EOD) operations to 54 metres using nitrox breathing gases or to 60m using a helix or trimix breathing gas.
Stealth SC is a back-worn LSS, with gas provided by a twin, two litre cylinder assembly via an adjustable constant mass flow metering valve. A demand valve automatically provides gas into the counter lungs during decent, which may also be used as a manual gas bypass valve.
Stealth may be supplied with an integrated open circuit emergency breathing Secondary Breathing System (SBS), which may be augmented by a separate eXternal Breathing System (XBS).
Overview
Highlights of the JFD Stealth SC Life Support System which
showcase the unit's versatility and capability:
60msw with Trimix / Heliox
Non-Magnetic
Multi-mission
profiles
Low acoustic
signature
Modular
Platform
Specifications
Weight and Dimensions of the Stealth SC
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​Height:
Width:
Depth:
Weight:
Scrubber Capacity:
Working Pressure:
500mm*
365mm*
150mm*
15kg*
3.5kg**
300 bar
Configuration Options:​​
Stealth SC is a modular, underwater life support system that can be tailored to suit mission requirements by using a combination of the following accessories:
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Buoyancy compensation device with integral weight pockets
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Bite mouthpiece and half mask
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Open circuit bailout options for both bite mouthpiece and dual mode mask
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Optional separate low magnetic external breathing system (XBS)
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Full face dual mode mask, permitting breathing from closed and open circuit gas supplies such as XBS or special operations manned wet submersible built-in breathing system (BIBS)
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Dual mode bite mouthpiece
* basic unit - dependent upon customer configuration
** Molecular Products Sofnolime® 797 grade 812 mesh
Performance
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60m using trimix or heliox gases
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54m using standard NATO nitrox gases
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Brief excursions to a maximum depth of 6 msw on 100% O2 with short duration excursions to 15 msw (dependent upon local oxygen exposure regulations)
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Breathing performance to UK HSE / EN standards
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Operating temperature -20ºC to +49ºC
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Sea temperature operation -1ºC to 37ºC
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Freshwater temperature operation 1ºC to 37ºC
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Non magnetic to NATO STANAG 2897 A / AEODP-7
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Low acoustic
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Integrated oxygen partial pressure (PO2) monitor and decompression computer
System Features
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Fully closed-circuit mixed gas electronically controlled constant oxygen partial pressure
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Front mounted counterlungs for minimal breathing resistance
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Downloadable dive log providing a detailed record of the dive
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Rechargeable main and reserve battery - long life
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Sealed electronics unit
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Water tolerant breathing circuit and water dump systems
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Oxygen sensors and circuits protected from moisture and water entry
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Composite 300 bar cylinders
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Backlit LCD hand display showing essential dive data
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High pressure DIN fittings
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Three independent oxygen sensors
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Automatic "bad sensor" removal and advanced oxygen sensor voting logic
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Various bailout options available
Non-magnetic and low acoustic design
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The requirement to meet NATO AEODP-7 Class A (STANAG 2897) without compromise is an operational necessity. Stealth CDLSE fully meets the requirements of AEODP-7 Class A (STANAG 2897) under both static and dynamic test conditions in all attitudes and for all components that may come into contact with magnetically sensitive ordnance.
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Sea mines continue to increase in sophistication; in response Stealth CDLSE surpasses the low acoustic test requirements of NATO STANAG AMP15. Stealth CDLSE functions by analysing the breathing gas and through the automatic addition of 100% Oxygen, the Partial Pressure of Oxygen (PO2) is accurately maintained at a pre-set level dependent upon the depth.
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Using three independent oxygen sensors, Stealth SC's control system rapidly and accurately responds to changes in life support system status.
A Diluent gas (Air, Heliox or Trimix) provides gas volume within the closed-circuit primary breathing system, whilst Carbon Dioxide (CO2) from exhaled gas is absorbed by the scrubber unit.