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A. AMPTEC RESEARCH  601ES Explosive Safety Digital Multimeter Operation Maintenance Manual (part 1 of 2)

B. AMPTEC RESEARCH  601ES Explosive Safety Digital Multimeter Operation Maintenance Manual (part 2 of 2) 

C.  AMPTEC RESEARCH  601ES Explosive Safety DMM Critical Circuit Failure Analysis ( 2 pages) 

D. AMPTEC RESEARCH   601ES Explosive Safety DMM Powerpoint Presentation of Full Checkout Readiness Procedure

E. AMPTEC RESEARCH  601ES Explosive Safety DMM Accuracy/Performance Spec. Checklist

F. AMPTEC RESEARCH  601ES Explosive Safety DMM Calibration Procedure 

G. AMPTEC RESEARCH  601ES Explosive Safety DMM Schematics - DVM and Failsafe Current Source

A.  AMPTEC RESEARCH U.S.A.F. Non-Nuclear Munition Safety Board (EGLIN AFB, FL) Approval of the AMPTEC 620A-4 Igniter Tester on All Non-Nuclear Munitions - USAF Explosive Ordnance ( The  620A4 uses the same main PCB as the AMPTEC 630 and 640 series but the 620A4 has different resistance ranges and packaging).

B. AMPTEC RESEARCH  UNCLASSIFIED USAF TECH ORDER to replace all ALINCO 101 Igniter Testers with battery or service problems with the new AMPTEC 620A-4 Igniter Tester.

C. ALINCO 101 WARNING ALERT  A typical alert warning about an accidental detonation of explosives caused by the Alinco 101 series ICT Ohmmeter (this one is a warning from the US NAVY support team

D. ALINCO 101 Diagram of the hazardous component hidden inside the cover of the battery (USAF says not to modify the ALINCO 101 Igniter Tester see Tech Note B sent to ALL USAF MAJOR C above) 

E. ALINCO 101 WARNING   AMPTEC  620A-4 Igniter Circuit Tester is USAF Munition Safety Board Approved for use on C-130 Transport squibs and another ALINCO 101 Igniter Tester WARNING.

F. ALINCO 101 Fatality    ALINCO 101 accidentally ignites an ORION rocket and kills missile scientist 

G. ALINCO 101 SAFETY Newsletter    ALINCO 101 NTI (Nuclear and Missile Developement) Safety Newsletter Alert - Fatality 

H. AMPTEC RESEARCH  USAF E3 Aircraft Logistics Support approves AMPTEC 620A-4 for use in E3 Fire Suppression (APU Squib Continuity Checkout).

I. AMPTEC RESEARCH  USAF ( Sheppard AFB, TX ) Aircraft Fire Extinguishing Systems and Electrically Initiated Explosive Devices Safety Training reference AMPTEC 620A-4 Igniter Tester.

J. AMPTEC RESEARCH  620A-4 Igniter Tester Failsafe Current Limiting - Critical Circuit Analysis

K. AMPTEC RESEARCH  620A-4 Igniter Tester Mean Time Between Failure Product Analysis/History

L. AMPTEC RESEARCH Revision D models 620A-4 Igniter Tester Calibration Adjustment Procedure (all serial numbers 620A4-800 and higher (as of July 2006) .

M. AMPTEC RESEARCH An Explosive Atmospheres Certification to +50°C for the AMPTEC 620A-4 Igniter Tester  for MIL STD 810 Method 511 rev F compliance - performed at an Independent Laboratory .

N. AMPTEC RESEARCH USAF laminated operation instruction sheet for the AMPTEC 620A-4 Igniter Tester.

O.. AMPTEC RESEARCH " 620A-4 Igniter Tester " Operator Maintenance Manual (Rev. D) - includes calibration and adjustment procedure for serial numbers 620A4-800 and higher

P. AMPTEC RESEARCH  620A-4 Igniter Circuit Tester Main PCB Schematics (current source and DVM circuitry) ( 11" x 14" size when printed).

Q. AMPTEC RESEARCH " 620A-4 Igniter Tester Main Printed Circuit Board ( Rev. D up to present) Reference Designator for component location, repair and general unit troubleshooting assistance"

 Older Revision C Notes  (discontinued in 1999)

R. AMPTEC RESEARCH Older revision (Rev C) 620A-4 Igniter Tester operator/maintenance manual (all serial numbers 620A4-799 and lower) .

S. AMPTEC RESEARCH Older revision (Rev C) 620A-4 Igniter Tester maintenance manual calibration adjustment procedure (all serial numbers 620A4-799 and lower) .

T. AMPTEC RESEARCH Older revision (Rev C) 620A-4 Igniter Tester Circuit Schematics (all serial numbers 620A4-799 and lower) .

A. AMPTEC RESEARCH  620ES Explosive Safety Igniter Tester Operation Maintenance Manual

B. AMPTEC RESEARCH  620ES Explosive Safety Igniter Tester DVM Section Schematic (legal size paper required)

C. AMPTEC RESEARCH   620ES Explosive Safety Igniter Tester FailSafe Current Source Schematic (legal size paper required).

D. AMPTEC RESEARCH  620ES Explosive Safety Igniter Tester Calibration Adjustment Procedure

E. AMPTEC RESEARCH  620ES Explosive Safety Igniter Tester "Low Battery Indicator" Adjustment Procedure.

F. AMPTEC RESEARCH  "620ES Explosive Safety Igniter Tester" Critical Circuit Failure Analysis

A. AMPTEC RESEARCH  630BN - Product data sheet

B.. AMPTEC RESEARCH  630BN - Safety Board Approval - NAVAL ORDNANCE CENTER

C. AMPTEC RESEARCH  630BN Operator Maintenance Manual

D. AMPTEC RESEARCH  630BN Specification page from manual

E. AMPTEC RESEARCH 630BN Calibration Adjustment Procedure

F. AMPTEC RESEARCH  630BN Fail-Safe Current Source and DVM Circuit Schematics

A. AMPTEC RESEARCH 620RK Automated RS-232C Igniter Tester Product Data sheet  

B. AMPTEC RESEARCH 620RK Operator Maintenance Manual ( large 5 megabyte file).

C. AMPTEC RESEARCH 620RK Command Set for the Optically Isolated RS232C Interface

AMPTEC 620UK Explosive Safety Ohmmeter for Explosive and Volatile Environments

A. AMPTEC RESEARCHModel 620UK EEX Intrinsically Safe Laboratory Certification ( British Stds Lab on behalf of AMPTEC RESEARCH) by our British Agent 

B. AMPTEC RESEARCHModel 620UK British Defense Procurement Agency Letter

C. AMPTEC RESEARCH Model 620UK Critical Circuit Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (EMFA)  

D. AMPTEC RESEARCH Model 620UK Tests to numerous British Mil Stds

E. AMPTEC RESEARCH Model 620UK Safety Board Approval - US NAVY Ordnance Safety and Security Activity - Indianhead MD for explosive Squibs on Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles

F. AMPTEC RESEARCH Model 620UK, Mil Std 810 Method 511 rev F - Explosive and Volatile Atmosphere Certification @ +50 °C

G. AMPTEC RESEARCH Model 620UK Calibration and Maintenance Procedure(s)

A. AMPTEC RESEARCH Model 620UK-B Explosive Safety Bonding Milli-ohmmeter Operator Maintenance Manual 

B. AMPTEC RESEARCH Model 620UK-B Bonding Milli-Ohmmeter Calibration / adjustment Procedure

AMPTEC 620UK-B Bonding Ohmmeter related support documents:

C. AMPTEC RESEARCH Model 620UK Safety Board Approval - US NAVY Ordnance Safety and Security Activity - Indianhead MD for explosive Squibs on Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles

D. AMPTEC RESEARCH Model 620UK, Mil Std 810 Method 511 rev F - Explosive and Volatile Atmosphere Certification @ +50 °C

E. AMPTEC RESEARCH Model 620UK Critical Circuit Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (EMFA)  

F. AMPTEC RESEARCH AMPTEC 630ES Specification Page including Functional Test Section

G. AMPTEC RESEARCH AMPTEC 630ES frozen design - is an AMPTEC won’t change (630ES design is frozen) anything without D.O.E. permission letter

H. AMPTEC RESEARCH AMPTEC "630ES Laminate Instruction Sheet" a closeup detail/feature diagram highlighting most of the 630ES Features and Benefits.

I. AMPTEC RESEARCH AMPTEC "630ES Explosive Safety I C T Critical Circuit Failure Analysis".

J. AMPTEC RESEARCH AMPTEC 630ES Explosive Safety Igniter Tester "Cold Temperature" Performance Test

K. AMPTEC RESEARCH AMPTEC 630ES main circuit board schematics - The output is legal size format 11 x 14

L. AMPTEC RESEARCH AMPTEC 630ES -  Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Approval as it's High Explosive Meter

M. AMPTEC RESEARCH Safety Keyswitch and related pin/socket contact connection detail for the 630ES.

N. AMPTEC RESEARCH AMPTEC 630ES Explosive Safety Igniter Tester data sheet.

O. AMPTEC RESEARCH AMPTEC 630ES Maintenance / Operator Manual.

A. AMPTEC RESEARCH The U.S. NAVAL ORDNANCE CENTER APPROVAL for the AMPTEC 640N Igniter Tester (It uses the same 630 main PCB but has different ranges) for use on the "Standard Missile".

B. AMPTEC RESEARCH The U.S. NAVAL ORDNANCE CENTER APPROVAL for the AMPTEC 640N Igniter Tester for use on ESSM "Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile".

C. AMPTEC RESEARCH Revision D 640N Water Resistant Igniter Tester maintenance manual calibration with adjustment procedure.

A. AMPTEC RESEARCH 640SL Volt-Ohm Explosive Safety Igniter Tester Accuracy/Specification data sheet

B. AMPTEC RESEARCH 640SL Volt-Ohm Explosive Safety Igniter Tester Product Data Sheet page 1 of 3

C. AMPTEC RESEARCH 640SL Volt-Ohm Explosive Safety Igniter Tester Product Data Sheet page 2 of 3

D. AMPTEC RESEARCH

AMPTEC 720A Digital Micro-Ohmmeter NSN 6625-01-TBD

A. AMPTEC RESEARCH 720A Ohmmeter Operator Maintenance Manual ( first half, large file ~ 4 Megabytes)

B. AMPTEC RESEARCH 720A Ohmmeter Operator Maintenance Manual ( 2nd half,  ~ 3 Megabytes)

C. AMPTEC RESEARCH 720A Ohmmeter Calibration / Adjustment Procedure

D. AMPTEC RESEARCH  720A Ohmmeter RS232C Remote Programming Control Commands

Miscellaneous items .

A. AMPTEC RESEARCH The MSDS disposal sheets for NICAD Batteries