Military Chemical AP2C SIM Working closely with Proengin and users of the AP2C, Argon has designed the AP2C-SIM to exhibit all the features and characteristics of the real detector. Safe and environmentally acceptable electromagnetic and ultrasound sources simulate phosphorus and sulphur to model the response to nerve and blister agents. The AP2C-SIM reacts to these sources in exactly the same way as the AP2C would to real sarin, VX or mustard vapour, with accurate replication of the LED display and audible buzzer unit. Instructors are provided with the ability to directly influence the sensitivity of the AP2C-SIM to the simulated sources in order to replicate the effect of contamination, partial decontamination and changing wind direction. The remote control unit that provides manipulation of this feature also enables the instructor to simulate depletion of the AP2C’s hydrogen storage cylinders by generating a low charge warning alert on the AP2C-SIM, and additionally allows a low battery warning signal to be sent to the simulator. The AP2C-SIM is powered by the same standard or rechargeable 7V battery options as the real device. The S4PE liquid sampler accessory has been simulated for students to familiarize themselves with the use of this component and the response of the AP2C to the introduction of low volatility materials. Once the designated training has been completed instructors can conduct comprehensive after action review by interrogation of incontrovertible recorded student errors. These include the timely replacement of the hydrogen cell with a different cylinder, and correct use of the S4PE-SIM unit. As part of a family based on a unified technology platform, AP2C-SIM can be used in conjunction with other Argon training instruments that simulate detectors which operate on alternate technology principles. Whilst, for example, the complementary use of a AP2C and a CAM makes sense for confirmatory purposes in a real chemical incident, the attempt to use flame spectro photometry and IMS devices in a training exercise will almost inevitably fall foul of conflicting interference responses to chemical simulants. By contrast, AP2C-SIM can be deployed with CAMSIM and other Argon simulators, with the combined use of this equipment teaching students both how individual instruments work and how the response between different types of detector will vary, as well as demonstrating the potential of false positives. Where a HAPSITE identification instrument would normally be used to confirm the suspected agent identification, Argon offers the HAPSIM-P probe which is used in substitution of the probe on the real instrument, and which causes HAPSITE to respond to the same simulated sources without the risk of expensive damage. For further information on using AP2C-SIM in conjunction with other Argon detector simulators a .pdf document on multi-faceted CBRN training can be downloaded from our news section. Please click here to download the AP2C-SIM datasheet Please click here to download the AP2C-SIM datasheet for US customers Please click here to download the AP2C-SIM datasheet in French Please click here to download the AP2C-SIM datasheet in Japanese