fireStorm PYRO TRIGGER User manual

FIRESTORM
PYRO TRIGGER
USER GUIDE

SPECIFICATION
Power
1 x 9V PP3 (Lithium battery is strongly
recommended)
Output voltage
24V
Stored energy
0.3 Joules
Initial current spike
> 24 Amps
Maximum steady state
current
150mA (higher current available but output
voltage will drop)
Continuity Test Current
6 mA
DESCRIPTION
The FireStorm Pyrotechnic Trigger Unit is a single shot firing device for
triggering pyrotechnics and SFX such as low powered solenoid valves.
Please familiarise yourself with the operation of the unit before use and
adhere to all best practice.
Ensure firing area is safe before testing or firing. Always assume the
pyrotechnic may unexpectedly fire once connected to the device.
BATTERIES
We strongly recommend the device is powered with disposable LITHIUM 9V
BATTERIES.
Lithium batteries have several advantages over normal Alkaline batteries.
•High current capacity.
•Long service life.
•Very low self-discharge when in storage, >10 year shelf life.
•Will not leak like Alkaline batteries.
•Excellent low temperature performance.
Lithium batteries such as Energizer Lithium, GP Lithium and Ultralife Lithium
work very well.

OPERATION
1. Connect igniter to red and black terminals. Ensure wires do not touch.
This can cause a short and prevent firing.
2. Press TEST button. TEST LED will illuminate red if there is continuity
around the circuit. Note that TEST function only checks for open /
closed circuit. It will not detect high resistance faults. Use approved
multi meter or galvanometer to check exact circuit resistance if
required.
3. Continue to hold TEST button. READY LED will illuminate once device
is charged to 24V. This normally occurs < 3 seconds. Long charge
times indicate low or inappropriate battery.
4. Continue to hold TEST button and press FIRE button to fire the
pyrotechnic effect.
5. Device will be OFF and capacitors will be discharged < 10s when TEST
button is released.