STS 701 CAM Simulator

 

Realistic Training with chemical agent monitors such as the Chemical Agent Monitor (CAM) is difficult to achieve if real instruments are used, because there are few simulants that are suited to routine use.  Organizations are sometimes concerned about degradation of their instruments while being used in training.

Safe Training Systems (STS) technology has enabled these problems to be overcome by the use of a simulator, coupled with a simulated agent that is a real chemical.  The simulation system provides complete training in monitor operation and in understanding the transfer and decontamination difficulties of Chemical Warfare (CW) agents.
The STS 701 CAM Simulator is ideal for training exercises.
Trainings can be conducted with simulated bister agents or nerve agents.
The STS 701 CAM Simulator uses all the external components of a military issue CAM, but uses STS technology for the detection of the simulant.  The simulants supplied are entirely environmentally and operator safe chemicals, which have characteristics similar to real CW agents in that they will slowly evaporate at a rate dependent on climatic conditions, will be passed from surface to surface by touch, and can be removed by standard decontamination processes.
 
System Benefits
  • The STS 701 CAM Simulator is operated in exactly the same way as a real CAM
  • The simulants are liquids or solids
  • The spread of contamination and procedures for decontamination are very realistic
  • The simulants are environmentally and operator safe
  • No radioactive sources are used 
  • Real monitors do not suffer damage through use in training
  • The STS 701 CAM Simulator operates on standard 9 volt batteries or on the actual lithium battery
 

Simulated agents are available for blister and nerve agents, 
supplied in convenient spray cans



Training may be conducted both indoors and out.  The simulants will reflect the climactic conditions by evaporating faster at elevated temperatures and in windy conditions.  Exercises involving the removal of contaminated clothing, treatment of victims, and decontamination of equipment and vehicles become easier to stage with the STS 701 CAM Simulator Normal decontaminants or detergents and water will remove the simulant.