DM-500

The FXC Dereefer, model DM-500, Part No. 811-00289 is a 100% mechanical mechanism, designed to accommodate a wide range of cargo parachute types and sizes. It is specially designed to be a “re-usable” substitute for the “use-once-and-throw-away” M-21 pyrotechnic cutter. The DM-500 has been designed to fit perfectly into the existing M-21 mounting bracket, no modification required. The timer offers a choice of preset delays of 2 and 4 seconds. Access to the timer external setting screw is quick and easy. The timer mechanism is sealed against all outside elements. The internal subcomponents require no maintenance and are corrosion resistant throughout.

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The FXC Parachute Canopy Dereefer, Model DM-500, Part Number 811-00289 is designed to accommodate a wide range of cargo parachute types and sizes. The DM-500 is a totally mechanical assembly and is designed to be a “re-usable” substitute for the “use-once and throw away” M-21 pyrotechnical cutter. The DM-500 Dereefer provides dual time delay selections within a single unit (unlike a pyrotechnic cutter) that dramatically reduces logistics support costs. Another significant feature is that the FXC Dereefer is ruggedized for repeated use after payload landings and is water-resistant.

The DM-500 has been designed to fit perfectly into the existing M-21 mounting bracket with no modification required.

The timer offers a choice of preset delays of 2 or 4 seconds. Access to the timer external setting screw is quick and easy.

The timer mechanism is sealed against all outside elements. The internal sub-components require no maintenance and are corrosion resistant throughout.

Additional information

Weight .75 lbs
Dimensions 4.25 × 1.75 × 1 in
Service Life

100 times with 100 pounds load, including
pre-drop test held previous to parachute
packaging for operation.

Operating Temperature

-40 degrees F to +160 degrees F

Sea Water Resistance

Five (5) meters depth for one (1) hour.

Timing delay tolerance:

+/- 20% of Time Setting (Seconds)

FXC DM-500 Datasheet

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Datasheet