Triton Standard Initiator
Triton Standard Initiator Summary
The Triton Standard Initiator is a high-quality initiator comprised of a stainless-steel housing and featuring a high-pressure, hermetic, glass-to-metal seal that permits use in applications with operating pressures up to 10,000 psi while remaining bubble leak tight. This technology is the same sealing technology that is used in the Aerospace Industry “gold standard” initiator, the NASA Standard Initiator. The innovative TSI-200 brings this robust and highly reliable technology to the market at a single component price that is unavailable anywhere else.
Uniquely, the TSI-200 is sold as an inert electrical device thereby eliminating the logistical complications of current pyrotechnic devices. Specifically, no ATF licenses are needed to purchase and transport the product and no hazardous shipping charges are incurred. Once the customer receives the TSI-200, they fill the pyrotechnic cavity with a pyrogen of their choosing immediately prior to use.
The TSI-200 features the same MS3112E8-2P electrical interface as the NASA Standard Initiator and threads into the same 3/8-24 UNF threaded MS33649-03/AS5202-03 O-ring Boss Port as the NASA Standard Initiator. With a single-use burst pressure greater than 10,000 psi, the TSI-200 provides a reliable method of igniting pyrotechnics through a pressure tight seal simply not available in most consumer level ignition devices. You can use the TSI-200 with confidence because we individually pressure test each initiator before they are packaged for sale. Try the TSI-200 for your ignition application today!
RCS has designed specialized forward bulkheads to fit the Triton Standard Initiator for use with 29, 38, 54 & 75mm diameter RMS™ systems.The Triton Standard Initiator ships as a non-hazardous item with no installed pyrotechnics. NOTE: This is a single-use device and a new initiator must be used for each motor firing.
Triton Standard Initiator Specifications
Threaded interface 3/8-24 UNF compatible with MS33649/AS5202-03 O-ring boss port. Torque to 140 in-lbs Max with 9/16" wrench.
AS568A-903 silicone O-ring included
Single Use Burst Pressure 10,000 psi.
Electrical interface: MS3112E8-2P Bayonet Connector. Use an MS3116E8-2S connector or equivalent as the mating connector.
Bridgewire: 30 gauge (0.010”) Nichrome wire with nominal resistance of 0.3-0.5 Ω
No Fire Current: 1.5 Amps, 1.125 Watts, for 5 Minutes
Minimum Fire Current: 3 Amps for 5 seconds
All Fire Current: >5 Amps for 100 milliseconds
TSI-200 is designed to be used with high current capable firing systems ONLY. DO NOT attempt to use low energy capacitive based firing circuits. A minimum of 3.0 Joules of energy, (e.g., a 15,000 μF Capacitor charged to 20 Volts) is required to rapidly bring the nichrome wire to incandescence and reliably ignite most pyrogens.
Instructions:
Step 1: Measure out the desired charge weight using a reloading grain scale. The maximum charge weight is approx. 2.5 Grains.
Step 2: Using the grain scale dish or a small funnel pour the pyrogen into the hollow cavity in the 3/8-24 threaded end of the TSI-200, taking care not to spill any of the charge.
Step 3: Seal off the cavity filled with pyrogen by placing a drop of glue over the opening (super- glue works well). When applying glue, take care to keep the 3/8-24 threads clean as this will interfere with installation. Allow the glue to dry. The TSI-200 is ready for use.
