For M2 it is:
Mechanical restraints out first - 2 reasons one is that it will be retained later by the pressure to the top of the ram and 2, not to get in close proximity to a live weapon.
Radio next, Rx first then Tx (PCM), check remote kill is on.
Link in
Gas next, close dump and slowly open main gas valve
Then stand back, turn off remote kill. I have long campaigned for a remote kill!
M2 has never mis-behaved whilst arming but the arming sequence still assumes it can and will.
Anyone who removes their weapon mechanical restraint on a fully armed bot, well I certainly would not on M2 but others may well have a safe method.
Mike, with regard to the 1000 psi PRV, the burst disc on an extinguisher is higher than 130 bar. I have always felt that for bots like M2, the valve is not necessarily there for safety as all HP components far exceeded the extinguisher burst disc pressure. It was included to satisfy the Mentorn requirement and to ensure fair play and negate the need for pressure gauges or test points (USA). Even LP bots can gain an advantage by running with storage pressures over 1000 psi. It is probably time to review all of the rules because a number are based around Mentorn and they are no longer in the equation.
Paul
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