Safe & Arm Systems

Weaponization / Safety Architecture

AIA Safe & Arm
Systems

Safety-control electronics and safe-and-arm devices within a modular weaponization architecture.

The product group supports controlled command, arming, and activation functions for program-specific integration with UAV, UGV, USV, loitering-munition, and missile platforms.

Product RangeThree Systems
Safety Board Input7–30 V
CommunicationsRS232 / I2C / UART / SPI
Reference StandardsFour

Controlled Activation Chain

Modular Safety Architecture

The supplied range comprises the Safety Board, Alpha EMSAD, and Bravo ESAD.

Each component addresses a defined part of the safety and activation chain, while final mechanical, electrical, data, and safety interfaces are managed as one controlled platform configuration.

Safety and Activation Components

Product Range

Safety-Control Electronics

Safety Board

Provides the safety-control electronics within the modular architecture.

Dimensions: 30.5 × 46.3 × 10 mm
Communications: RS232, I2C, UART, SPI
Input: 7–30 V
ARM output: Up to 3 / 6 V / 3 A
Fire output: 28 V pulse

Electromechanical Device

Alpha EMSAD

An electromechanical safe-and-arm device supporting multi-condition arming and a reversible configuration option.

Reference envelope: Ø50 × 50 mm
Reference weight: 115 g
Arming: Multi-condition
Configuration: Reversible option

Electronic Device

Bravo ESAD

An electronic safe-and-arm device family with EFI or EBW options and tandem or zero-delay activation options.

Reference footprint: 64 × 50 mm
Thickness options: 30 or 50 mm
Reference weights: 90 or 100 g
Initiation options: EFI or EBW
Activation: Tandem or zero-delay options

Layered Safety Functions

Shared Safety Architecture
  • Dynamic, heterogeneous dual-path redundancy
  • Encrypted user commands and configurable physical arming conditions
  • Umbilical-cord, acceleration, direction, vibration, and time-delay combinations
  • Multi-directional impact, external trigger, or encrypted-command options
  • Normally-safe architecture and EMI-insensitive design options
  • Optional external-sensor input
  • Integration with fuzing, RWS, and launch-safety systems
  • Reversible configuration options for integration and deployment

Qualification Framework

Reference Standards
MIL-STD-1316
STANAG 4187
MIL-STD-331
MIL-STD-810

Integration Approach

One Controlled Platform Configuration

The selected safety electronics and safe-and-arm device are integrated with the fuze, effector, and carrier platform through a controlled Interface Control Document.

Final requirements are defined for each program and supported by safety analysis, environmental and functional testing, qualification planning, and configuration control.

Discuss System Integration

Product availability, final specifications, standards compliance, platform compatibility, safety architecture, qualification, and delivery are subject to the contracted configuration, engineering assessment, testing, applicable regulations, export-control requirements, and end-user approval.

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