HELMET INTEGRATED SYSTEMS

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1 ARGUS PUBLIC ORDER HELMETS & C O M M U N I C AT I O N S S Y S T E M S HELMET INTEGRATED SYSTEMS

2 PUBLIC ORDER HELMETS & COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS Proven in use by major UK and international police, prison and security forces Manufacturing plants and offices located in Letchworth, UK, Stranraer, Scotland and Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, serve this diverse range of markets offering extensive design, research, development, testing and production facilities, utilising leading edge technologies and materials. As an MoD design authority, Kitemark licensee and CE certified manufacturer with BS EN ISO 9001 quality accreditation, HISL maintains excellence in quality standards, Compatible with protective respirators Argus public order helmets and communications systems are used throughout the UK and internationally by major police, prison and security forces, providing proven protection, combined with optimum comfort. Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd (HISL) the UK manufacturer of Argus helmets is an established international company whose helmet-based protection and communications systems are also used by military and civil aircrews, fire-fighting and emergency services. supporting customers worldwide and helping them to obtain maximum service life from their helmet systems, while reducing ownership costs. HISL worked closely with the Police Scientific Development Branch in drafting the new dedicated PAS017 public order helmet specification. The result of this close collaboration is the Argus 017 Series of helmets and communications systems setting new standards of protection for police, prison and security services. Helmet Integrated Systems is a major worldwide supplier of helmet systems to military air arms, police air support units, air-sea rescue services, fire-fighting and emergency services.

3 A HELMET SYSTEM TO SUIT Y WITH MODULAR COMMU 017 Series Public Order Helmets Approved to PAS017 with a choice of ABS thermoplastic or GRP shells Choice of high impact resistant ABS thermoplastic self-coloured shell (Argus 017T) or glass reinforced plastic (GRP) shell with high gloss finish (Argus 017G) Energy absorbing expanded polystyrene liner improves impact protection High comfort, flame retardant interior with removable cheek pads for easy cleaning, improved hygiene and longer service life Headbands, crown pads and sizing pads for easy fit to individual head shapes and sizes Luxuriously padded, high comfort interior with removable cheek and sizing pads High-impact polycarbonate visor with option of anti-mist and anti-scratch coating for improved resistance to fogging and surface abrasion Replaceable heavy duty neck curtain padded for extra comfort and optimum protection Four metal gauze audio inserts resistant to liquid penetration Option to install dedicated Argus Signum communications type approved to PAS 017 for one or two way radio contact with any standard police radio Adjustable chinstrap with quick release buckle Colour options in blue, black and white or other colours to special order PAS 017 A higher standard of protection for police and prison services Argus 017T and 017G helmets comply fully with PAS 017: 1995 the first technical performance standard to be dedicated to public order helmets offering a new higher standard of protection for police and prison officers exposed to front line hazards. The rigorous demands of the PAS 017 specification have resulted in the development of a helmet system that provides: Improved resistance to impact, penetration blows Greater protection against attack from chemicals and ignited liquid substances Improved peripheral and upper vision Increased helmet retention, balance and comfort, improved ease and rapidity of fastening and unfastening Greater acoustic awareness of surrounding environment

4 OUR OPERATIONAL NEEDS NICATIONS OPTIONS Signum Communications A dedicated, integrated communications system for Argus 017 Series helmets, approved to PAS 017 Choice of Talk and Receive or Receive Only headsets Communications headset click-fits easily into position within helmet and can be removed in seconds Excellent frequency response with clear reception and transmission ideal for covert situations Single speaker close to left ear provides clear reception while leaving right ear free to monitor external activity Talk and Receive head set features high quality microphone for clarity and durability Radio down lead options include a remote PTT facility enabling continued operation while leaving both hands free Signum Headset Adaptor Easy to order The Argus Signum communications system is specifically designed for use within Argus 017T and 017G public order helmets, consisting of a headset and downlead assembly. Downlead assembly cables require an appropriate termination plug for connection to the radio in use. These can also be supplied if required. Each Argus 017 Series helmet is fitted with an integral mounting bracket to facilitate the installation of the communications headsets. AR234 Talk & Receive Headset A single 150ohm Receiver and Boom Microphone complete with cable extending below the helmet rim and terminated with a 4 pole Nexus plug (male). A unique device that enables the communications headset to be used without the helmet i.e. in command posts, vehicles or other locations remote from front line operations Communications headset removed easily and quickly from helmet when required to click-fit into adaptor. Simple folding spectacle style adaptor fits easily and comfortably over the ears The headset clicks easily and quickly into the adaptor AR246 Receive Only Headset A single 150ohm Receiver complete with cable, extending below the helmet rim and terminated with a 4 pole Nexus plug (male). AR247/AR247M Talk & Receive Downlead Assembly A 4 pole Nexus socket (female) complete with cable to remote PTT facility and cable to radio. The AR247M features a lapel mounted PTT facility. AR248 Receive Only Downlead Assembly A 4 pole Nexus socket (female) with cable for radio.

5 Approved to PAS 017 and Kitemarked for improved protection 017 Series Public Order Helmets IMPROVED PROTECTION TO COMBAT FRONT LINE HAZARDS Choice of shell materials: ABS Thermoplastic or Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) High impact resistant polycarbonate faceshield Luxuriously padded high comfort interior Audio apertures Padded neck protector Adjustable chin strap with quick release buckle Configured to accept dedicated ARGUS Signum communications system ARGUS Public Order Helmet Sizes ARGUS 017T Helmet Size Head Size (cms) ARGUS 017G Helmet Size Head Size (cms)

6 ER1 (3) HELMETS FOR CBRN AND EMERGENCY RESCUE OPERATIONS The current UK Police CBRN protective clothing and equipment kit, consists of hooded inner and outer protective suits, gloves, overboots, re-hydration vest, a respirator with CBRN canister, and the ER1(3) helmet. The ER1 (3) helmet was selected by the UK Police, following an extensive trial by the Police National CBRN Centre, through the Operational Response Programme A main requirement of the testing was to establish that the helmet would not interfere with the protective faceseal between the wearer s face, the respirator, and the hoods of the protective suit. HISL carried out trials to establish that the helmets can be worn with a CBRN ensemble, without affecting the required protection factor for full facemasks of 2000 as specified in EN 136:1998. The results obtained recorded a protection factor in excess of 100,000. In summary, the testing requires the wearer to walk on a treadmill at 6 kph within a test chamber containing a sodium concentration, and carry out a series of exercises involving various head movements and speech The respirator is connected to the external measuring instrumentation via tubes connected into the facemask which sample the air within the mask. (pulsed sampling technique) At the end of each test sequence a sample of the air within the chamber is taken. The concentrations of sodium within the mask and chamber are measured using a sodium flame photometer and the ratio of the two concentrations establishes the protection factor. Tested to ensure no interference with respirator faceseal (To EN 136:1998) Weighs less than 800 grams Manufactured from heat and impact resistant thermoplastic Adjustable headband, browpad, and chinstrap (Wear with and without the respirator and hoods) Easy donning adjustments with gloved hands Retractable integral visor (Worn retracted when wearing the CR1 ensemble) & options on faceshield, hearing protection and more. Testing respirator faceseal and helmet fit to establish that protection factor, in excess of that required by EN136:1998, is maintained Helmet fit adjustable by locking ratchet handwheel, sized to be operated by gloved hand Manufactured to EEC PPE Directives HELMET INTEGRATED SYSTEMS Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd. Commerce Road, Stranraer, DG9 7DX Scotland Tel: +44 (0) , Fax: +44 (0) sales@helmets.co.uk