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British Battlefield Inoculation Remote Initiation System (BIRIS)

Remote Wireless Initiator
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Basic Information
Name
British Battlefield Inoculation Remote Initiation System (BIRIS)
Designation
Alternate Designation
Battlefield Inoculation Remote Initiation System (BIRIS)
Equipment Type
Remote Wireless Initiator
Manufacturer
MAS Zengrade / Gryphon
Date of Introduction
2008
Description

BIRIS is a secure, UHF digital radio-controlled system designed for the remote initiation of explosives and pyrotechnics for conventional demolitions and battle simulation. The system consists of one transmitter and up to 10 receiver units, each receiver capable of initiating 10 lines, allowing a complete system to initiate up to 100 lines. Receivers can be configured to be either individually or collectively addressed. The UHF digital signal provides enhanced flexibility over hard wire systems. Features include a manual on/off key with two-handed key press to transmit firing commands, comprehensive error checking process to ensure integrity of firing commands, programmable firing sequence and firing history.

Ground Specifications
Crew 1
System
Alternate Designation Battlefield Inoculation Remote Initiation System (BIRIS)
Type Remote Wireless Initiator
Manufacturer MAS Zengrade / Gryphon
Crew 1
Operating Range 3 km in urban areas, 3-5 km in open terrain and 10-25 km line of sight
Firing Output Power 300 mJ at 50 V
Frequency Range UHF: 385-390 MHz or 405-410 MHz
Power Source (Transmitter) AA Batteries (Alkaline or Lithium)
Power Source (Receiver) C Batteries (Alkaline)
Environmental Temperature Range -30 to +55°C
Dimensions
Width (Transmitter) 100 mm
Width (Receiver) 160 mm
Depth (Transmitter) 50 mm
Depth (Receiver) 95 mm
Height (Transmitter) 300 mm
Height (Receiver) 300 mm
Weight (Transmitter) 2.1 kg
Weight (Receiver) 4.4 kg
Details
Country of Origin United Kingdom
Category Land
Land
Filter Label
B
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Weight
2.1 kg
Operators (7)
United States
United Kingdom
Australia
Canada
Myanmar
New Zealand
United Nations
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