Argon Electronics delivers LCD-SIM lightweight chemical detector simulation instruments to U.K. Police forces

Luton, U.K., 03 August 2009 --ASDWire-- Argon Electronics LLP has announced the delivery of its LCD3.2e-SIM product under a number of separate contracts during 2008 and the first half of 2009 to U.K. Police forces for training personnel in the use of the LCD™ lightweight chemical agent detector.

LCD3.2e-SIM is a dedicated product variant within Argon’s LCD-SIM range of simulation instruments for the LCD™ series of lightweight chemical detectors from Smiths Detection. It enables trainees to realistically and safely simulate the experience of using and responding to the alarms that would be provided by a real LCD™ detector, without the risk of damage to those instruments and without the need to employ potentially harmful live agent or simulants. The LCD-SIM system provides powerful remote control features for CBRN instructors, and records operator errors for after action review. LCD-SIM is compatible with the use of other Argon simulation instruments and the PlumeSIM system for remote wide area classroom and live field training.

Development of the LCD-SIM range reflects heightened international awareness of the need to protect front-line responders and personnel against the risk of chemical weapons use, and increasing recognition that a key component of this provision is ensuring that responders are fully trained in all aspects of the operation and use of their detection, identification and monitoring devices. LCD-SIM complements the CAMSIM and ECAMSIM training systems that have been in use with UK police forces for a number of years.

Argon Electronics LLP is a U.K. based world leader in the design and manufacture of instrumented simulation training systems for the international civil and military CBRN detection market. For more information visit: www.argonelectronics.com