On 14 Jul 2002, at 2:59, Henry Spencer wrote:
> On Sat, 13 Jul 2002, David Weinshenker wrote:
> > Feature request noted... it's going to add _significant_ complexity, since
> > the status indicators will need to be remoted as well, and we will need an
> > on-board electronic latching circuit controlling the arming relay, for
> > reliability.
>
> Alternatively, given some thought to orient it in the right direction (so
> launch acceleration doesn't flip it), a magnetic latching relay could do the
> job. (This is a relay which stays put by itself in either position; coil
> current is needed only to flip it from one state to the other.)
>
> Henry Spencer
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>
I've also seen purely mechanical latching arrangements. Of course,
these used two relay coils with a sort of sliding bar to lock the contact
positions. Heavy. Probably not the optimum solution.
Chris
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