By Dipl.-Ing. Holger Böttcher , International Business, RUAG COEL GmbH

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Pyrotechnic effects are essential in almost all military combat training. The known drawbacks of remote controlled pyrotechnic devices are difficult set-up procedures, complex handling procedures and a vast amount of preparation time.

Pyrotechnic Training System

C.O.E.L.’s PTS concept overcomes these restric-tions by using proven components from the CODARTS® product range. A standard scenario (e.g. Improvised Explosive Devices IED training) can be created in less than 20 seconds.

A typical PTS training set consists of one PocketPyro communication device and a number of Fire Marker Units (at least 1). The FMU are placed at the desired location and switched on. The PocketPyro communicates immediately with the units. Battery life, pyro load, etc. can be checked beforetraining starts.

PyroTerminal

Map Display
Data Communication
Status Query
Fire Command
Scenario Scripting
Ruggedized Laptop

PocketPyro

Handheld Solution
Data Communication
Status Query
Fire Command
Power Down Command
Scenario Scripting
Ruggedized PDA

Fire Marker Unit (FMU)

7 Pyro Cartridges
Data Communication
Power Down Mode
Simple Operation
High Intensity Warning LED
30 days Battery Life
Ruggedized, waterproof

Author Information - Dipl.-Ing. Holger Böttcher

International Business

15 years (1984 to 1999) experience in German Army (Army Aviation) in different positions
(final position: helicopter instructor pilot examinar). Studied Electronics/Signal Processing at the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Hamburg (1985 to 1989). Since 1999 in Sales & Marketing of C.O.E.L. Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH. Project management in several training simulation projects. Responsible for international business.

PTS: Pyrotechnic Training System

Author Information - Dipl.-Ing. Holger Böttcher