ARMY - MIL-S-62546A
SENSOR, FIRE, OPTICAL
| Organization: | ARMY |
| Publication Date: | 11 August 1989 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 50 |
scope:
This specification covers two types of optical fire sensor assemblies (OFSAs), components of the Halon 1301 automatic fire extinguishing systems used in military vehicles. The OFSA detects and signals the presence of a hydrocarbon fire requiring a system response (see 6.1).
OFSAs shall be of the following types as specified (see 6.2 and 6.5):
Type I - Discriminatory Type II - Non-discriminatory
Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: US Army Tank-Automotive Command, ATTN: AMSTA-GDS, Warren, MI 48397-5000, by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.
intended Use:
The OFSA is the sensing element of Halon 1301 fire extinguishing systems used in military ground combat and tactical vehicles [such as the M992 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle (FAASV)].... View More
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