Mini Shrike
AZ-12, AZ-L12
Single Channel Electronic Exploder
AZ-12 Single-Channel Electronic Exploder (also known Mini Shrike) is a lightweight, two-hand firing system. The system is microcontroller-based, ensuring all required safeties and functions. Its rugged spring-loaded terminals allow quick connection to the firing cable. Before firing, an initial check is performed to confirm that a detonator or cartridge is connected and displays the expected resistance for reliable ignition. To prepare for firing, the exploder must be primed, which charges a firing capacitor. The firing circuit remains isolated from the power unless the system is primed. If firing is not performed, the unit automatically de-primes via a discharge circuit as the Prime button is released.
Item | AZ-12 and AZ-L12 | AZ-R12 and AZ-RL12 |
Output Volts | 300 to 400 V | |
Sealing | IP66 | |
Drop test | 6 feet drop test Aluminum body | |
Weight | Less than 650 g | |
Output connections | Spring-loaded terminals for quick connection. | |
Battery | Commercially available Style PP3 Voltage: 9 Volts Chargeable or non-rechargeable Chemistry Lithium, Carbon-Zinc, NiCd, NiMH, Lithium-Ion | Built-in Li-Ion Rechargeable & Battery Management system 12VDC 1000 mAH Charging through external port Charging 2-3 hours |
Display | LED bulb indication in AZ-12 OLED display for load resistance, prime voltages display for AZ-L12 | LED bulb indication in AZ-12R LED display for load resistance, prime voltages display for AZ-12RL |
Dimensions (mm) | 175x85x55 | |
Operating temp | -33°C to 55°C | |
Firing Energy | 2-4 J (customizable) | |
Time to prime | < 5 sec | |
Number of firings with one battery | > 200 | |
Cable length | Fires up to 3 Km when using DEF STAN 61-12 Part 17 firing cable | |
De-prime time | 6 msec | |
Shoulder Carry bag | Yes | |
Key features
- Aluminum body for drop test requirement of Military standards
- Customization for OLED display and built in re-chargeable battery and OEM offered.
- Indicator LEDs – to confirm continuity OK and confirm Primed.
- Dust tight and water-resistant.
- Two pushbuttons need to be depressed with two hands to fire.
Optional features
- Exploders are available in both as conventional models or with an OLED display which displays the firing voltages and bridge wire resistance.
- To power the exploder, the standard configuration it to use commercially available PP3-style batteries. A rechargeable PP3 battery can also be used, for which commercially off the shelf available chargers are used.
- A system featuring a permanently installed lithium-ion (Li-Ion) rechargeable battery with a built-in charging port can also be provided.
- Demolition wire on metal reel can also provided with the exploder.
- For a specialized application, the system can be configured for a high firing energy.
- Car battery charger for AZ-12R and AZ-12RL
