MCM100

Multi-Role Rebreather

Through the MCM100, Avon Protection offers the World’s most advanced underwater life-support capability for global military divers. Delivering superior diver safety, usability & functionality.

The MCM100 is Avon Protection’s state of the art electronically controlled, closed circuit, mixed gas military rebreather. Developed in collaboration with the UK’s Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the Royal Norwegian Navy, the MCM100 is designed to excel in both shallow and deep water military diving applications; optimised for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Mine Countermeasures (MCM) and Special Operations diving.

The market leading MCM100 delivers true multi-role military rebreather capability, incorporating cutting edge technology and innovative operational features, to deliver significantly enhanced diver safety and extended mission duration.

Suitable for:

  • Military
  • Special Forces
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The MCM100 is Avon Protection’s state of the art electronically controlled, closed circuit, mixed gas military rebreather. Developed in collaboration with the UK’s Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the Royal Norwegian Navy, the MCM100 is designed to excel in both shallow and deep water military diving applications; optimised for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Mine Countermeasures (MCM) and Special Operations diving.

The market leading MCM100 delivers true multi-role military rebreather capability, incorporating cutting edge technology and innovative operational features, to deliver significantly enhanced diver safety and extended mission duration.

Features and Benefits

Handset Display

  • Wrist or console mounted
  • Delivers system control & command based diver interface (alarms)
  • Clear message to provide depth, dive time and decompression
  • Semi-automated pre-dive, with built in checks

HUD

  • Simple Heads Up Display (LED)
  • "Green is Good" system status indicator
  • Staged alarm notification and system warnings

Valve Control Module (VCM)

  • Dual electronic oxygen control valves
  • Solid state high pressure gas and breathing detection sensors

Electronic Control

Modular approach to electronics including;

  • Life Support System (LSS) sub-module
  • Communications (Comms) sub-module
  • Digital Oxygen and CO2 sensors
  • Smart battery management and power routing
  • Onboard dive logging and post mission analysis

Harness and Wing

  • Rear mounted wing delivering clear diver front
  • Re-configurable fully adjustable harness, with four point case mounting
  • Integrated dump weights, with additional system mounted trim weight

Technical Specifications

Applicable Standards Testing
The MCM100 has been designed and tested in accordance with the following standards
Rebreather life-support system testing EN14143
Electro Magnetic Compatibility
(EMC/EMI & ESD)
EN61000-6-1:2007
EN61000-4-2:2009
EN61000-4-3:2006 AMD 1 2008 AMD 2 2010
EN61000-6-3:2007 AMD 1 2011
EN55016-2-3:2010
Open circuit equipment EN250
Acoustic signature AMP15
Magnetic signature AEODP7, Royal Norwegian Navy, MIL-DTL-1959D
Shock & vibration tested MIL-STD-810G
Environmentally tested EN12143
Due to the operational scenarios in which the equipment is deployed by military users, some limitations apply to certification.
Test data is available detailing the performance of the MCM100 against these test standards.

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