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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:

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60msw with  Trimix / Heliox

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Non-Magnetic

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Multi-mission

profiles

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Low acoustic

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Modular

Platform

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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:

  • Buoyancy compensation device with integral weight pockets

  • Bite mouthpiece and half mask

  • Open circuit bailout options for both bite mouthpiece and dual mode mask

  • Optional separate low magnetic external breathing system (XBS)

  • 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)

  • Dual mode bite mouthpiece

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* basic unit - dependent upon customer configuration

** Molecular Products Sofnolime® 797 grade 812 mesh

Performance

  • 60m using trimix or heliox gases

  • 54m using standard NATO nitrox gases

  • 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)

  • Breathing performance to UK HSE / EN standards

  • Operating temperature -20ºC to +49ºC

  • Sea temperature operation -1ºC to 37ºC

  • Freshwater temperature operation 1ºC to 37ºC

  • Non magnetic to NATO STANAG 2897 A / AEODP-7

  • Low acoustic

  • Integrated oxygen partial pressure (PO2) monitor and decompression computer

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System Features

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  • Fully closed-circuit mixed gas electronically controlled constant oxygen partial pressure

  • Front mounted counterlungs for minimal breathing resistance

  • Downloadable dive log providing a detailed record of the dive

  • Rechargeable main and reserve battery - long life

  • Sealed electronics unit

  • Water tolerant breathing circuit and water dump systems

  • Oxygen sensors and circuits protected from moisture and water entry

  • Composite 300 bar cylinders

  • Backlit LCD hand display showing essential dive data

  • High pressure DIN fittings

  • Three independent oxygen sensors

  • Automatic "bad sensor" removal and advanced oxygen sensor voting logic

  • Various bailout options available

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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.

Stealth SC LSS

The ideal, cost effective apparatus for a range of specialist diving operations where simplicity, ease of use and durability
are a necessity.
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