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RedXDefense Device Completes Independent Testing

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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

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RedXDefense says its XPAK handheld explosives trace detector has successfully completed independent laboratory tests demonstrating that it meets certain military standard specifications. The environmental, drop and emissions tests met were: MIL-STD-810F Method 501.4 and 502.4 for high temperature and low temperature storage respectively; MIL-STD- 810F Method 507.4 for humidity; MIL-STD-810F Method 616.5 for mechanical shock, procedure IV and transit drop; and FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 61326, and Industry Canada ICES-003, EMC emissions and immunity testing. The company has…

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