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B. Shaped Pulse Technology
The Shaped Pulse generator is the technology revolution that made the X26 and C2 possible. Previous generation conducted energy weapons use a simple high-energy "blunt" pulse to penetrate through the skin and clothing barriers that serve as protective armor around the body. Over 90% of the energy is lost in the process of barrier penetration. For this reason, high power levels (up to 26 watts) are required to generate NMI (Neuro Musclular Incapacitation), which requires large batteries that add weight and size to the device (18 ounces for the M26). Patented shaped pulse technology uses a highly refined energy pulse that concentrates a small portion of energy to first penetrate the barrier, while the majority of electrical charge is held in reserve, which then flows freely through the barrier, once the leading edge has penetrated. The Shaped Pulse is comprised of two pulse phases. The first phase, called the "Arc Phase" is optimized to generate a very high voltage to penetrate clothing, skin or other barriers. The Arc Phase is a very high voltage short duration pulse that can arc through up to 2 cumulative inches of clothing or barriers, or one inch per probe. Once the arc is created, the air in the arc is ionized, and becomes a low impedance electrical conductor that conducts the second pulse phase into the body. The second phase of the Shaped Pulse is the stimulation phase, or "Stim Phase" The Stim Phase does not have to arc across a barrier, since this was accomplished by the Arc Phase. The Stim Phase only has to flow across the highly conductive arc from the Arc Phase. Hence, the Stim Phase is optimized to provide maximum incapacitation for a human target while operating at super-efficient power levels. The timing is so fast that to most electronic instrumentation, and all human observers, the Shaped Pulse appears as just one output pulse (arc). The result of Shaped Pulse NMI technology is an efficient, high-performance system with an incapacitating effect greater than the M26, in a unit that is 60% smaller, 60% lighter, and consumes 1/5th the power.

C. Digital Pulse Controller (DPC)
The DPC is an internal circuit, which includes the microprocessor of the C2, as well as various support hardware. When the C2 is fired, the DPC measures the time between each shaped pulse discharged from the device, and then regulates the power throughout the pulse generator to maintain a constant pulse rate. In previous generation pulse energy weapons, such as the M18/M26, the pulse rate of the weapon could vary greatly depending on battery conditions. Particularly in colder weather, the pulse rate would slow dramatically as battery performance decreased. The DPC in the C2 adjusts power consumption to compensate for changes in environmental conditions in order to maintain a constant pulse rate. This ensures consistent incapacitation performance across broad temperature ranges.

D. Air Cartridge - AFID System
A replaceable module that allows for the engagement of targets up to 15 feet away, the air cartridge integrates a nitrogen propulsion system, high voltage insulated TASER wire, bi-metal probes, and the AFID (Anti-Felon ID) system. The AFID system was designed to deter misuse through enhanced accountability. Every time a TASER cartridge is deployed, at least 24 small confetti-like tags are ejected. Each tag is printed with a serial number, allowing law enforcement to determine which cartridge was fired. This system was originally developed to prevent misuse of TASER devices by private citizen users and was introduced with the AIR TASER 34000 in 1994. With over 12 years in the field, AFID has proven very effective in deterring misuse of TASER devices. In law enforcement applications, it provides another layer of accountabiity in documenting which officers deployed a TASER cartridge in any given incident.

C2 vs. X26 (Law Enforcement Model)

The TASER C2 was created as a more affordable option to the X26C (the civilian version of the law enforcement X26), and utilizes the same proven technology. Upon trigger activation, the C2 initiates a 30-second cycle. This offers the user the ability to deploy the C2, place it on on the ground, and depart the scene - while the device disables the assailant. The LE X26 model runs for 5 seconds with one pull of the trigger, but can be cycled as many times as needed, based on the subject's willingness to comply with officer commands. The cycle time on both models may be interrupted at any point - the X26 by placing the safey lever in the "safe" position, or sliding closed the safety cover on the C2. Both the X26 and C2 TASER devices begin their cycles at 19 pulses per second, but since the C2 is capable of delivering a 30-second cycle, these pulses are reduced after 5 seconds, and range from 8-19 pulses per second throughout the remaining 25 seconds. The purpose of the initial 19 pulses per second is complete neuromuscular incapacitation induced through rapid electrical "punches". After takedown, these faster pulses are no longer needed, and reduced to a lower level, but still sufficient to keep an assailant disabled. Lastly, civilians may only purchase air cartridges that fire up to 15', while law enforcement officers have access to cartridges with ranges up to 35'.


Note: the TASER X26 and C2 systems disperse lower current. Advancements made in technology since the ADVANCED TASER M18/M26 debuted in 1999 have improved substantially, because each new generation TASER device has increased the efficiency of using smaller sources of battery power. For example, the ADVANCED TASER M18/M26 requires eight double AA batteries, while the TASER X26 and C2 only require two lithium 123A batteries.

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