TASER® X26P™ ECD User Manual Models 11000, 11001, 11002, 11003 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Read all warnings and instructions. Save these instructions.
Contents 4 4 4 5 Chapter 1: Warnings Important Safety and Health Information Use of Force Policy Firmware Update 6 6 6 7 7 Chapter 2: General Information What is the TASER X26P ECD? Neuro Muscular Incapacitation (NMI) Common Effects of NMI Basic X26P ECD Electrical Theory 8 Chapter 3: Features 8 X26P ECD Features 8 Safety Switch 9 LASER 9 Mechanical Sights 9 Tactical Accessory Power Interface 9 Performance Power Magazine (PPM) Battery Pack 10 Changing the Battery Pack 11 Tactical Performance Power Maga
20 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 Loading Unloading Aiming and Probe Placement "Silence Is Golden" Potential Causes of Reduced or No Effectiveness Electrodes Drive-Stun Backup Recommended Drive-Stun Areas for Maximum Effect 24 24 24 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 Chapter 5: Maintenance/Troubleshooting Function Test Function Test Instructions What to Do Following ECD Use Considerations for Handling Used Probes Effects On Animals Police/Military K-9 Caution Uploading Firmware Revisions Datapor
1 Warnings Important Safety and Health Information Read, understand and follow the most current product warnings, safety instructions, and training materials. All product warnings are not included in this Manual. A Product Warnings document is included with this electronic control device (ECD) and the most current warnings are posted on our website at www.TASER.com. The most current training materials are available by contacting TASER’s Training Department.
policy that addresses TASER ECD use and that this policy is clearly addressed during end-user training. Firmware Update Before using your X26P ECD, confirm with your armorer or other qualified person that the X26P firmware has been updated.
General Information 2 What Is the TASER X26P ECD? The X26P ECD is a software upgradable weapon manufactured by TASER International, Inc. The X26P ECD uses a replaceable cartridge containing compressed nitrogen to deploy two small probes that are attached to the X26P ECD cartridge by insulated conductive wires. The cartridges are available with various wire lengths from 15' to 25' (4.6 m to 7.6 m). Sale of cartridges with wire length longer than 15' is limited to law enforcement and military only.
Common Effects of NMI WARNING The use of TASER technology is designed to cause incapacitation and strong muscle contractions making secondary injuries a possibility. These potential injuries include but are not limited to: cuts, bruises, impact injuries, and abrasions caused by falling, and strain-related injuries from strong muscle contractions such as muscle or tendon tears, or fractures.
3 Features X26P ECD Features Get to know the X26P ECD: Illumination Selector Safety Switch Mechanical Sights TASER Cartridge Trigger PPM Release Button Textured Grip Zones Probe Performance Power Magazine (PPM) Cartridge Release Tab Wire AFIDs LASER Blast Door Low Intensity Lights (LEDs) NOTE: The serial number is located inside the cartridge bay.
Up (ARMED) Down (SAFE) LASER The LASER installed in the X26P ECD is oriented with the mechanical sights. At 15 feet (4.6 m), the aiming point is aligned to the approximate trajectory of a cartridge’s top probe. Mechanical Sights The mechanical sights on the X26P ECD are molded to provide manual aiming of the ECD. The mechanical sights are set to coincide with a top probe’s trajectory at a 15' (4.6 m) distance.
cause an electrical short between these contacts, the short will drain the battery and may cause the pack itself to become dangerously hot. The PPM battery has enough power for approximately 500 five-second discharges depending on temperature, environment, use of the flashlight, and other factors. The PPM battery will deplete faster in colder weather than warm weather. Likewise, the battery will deplete faster with the flashlight active.
Tactical Performance Power Magazine (TPPM) Battery Pack The optional TPPM has an extension to provide a larger grip on the ECD. The TPPM does not hold an extra cartridge. eXtended Performance Power Magazine (XPPM) Battery Pack To install a cartridge in an XPPM: 1 Keeping your hand away from the blast doors, depress the tabs on the sides of the cartridge. 2 Insert the cartridge in the XPPM so the blast doors face forward, toward the front of the ECD.
Your ECD will recognize the APPM as a unique type of battery pack. If you remove the APPM and replace it with a different type of battery pack, the X26P ECD will return to its normal configuration. That is, there will no longer be an audio alert, and the energy cycle will continue after 5 seconds if your finger is still holding down the trigger switch. Always confirm that the ECD performs as expected before returning it to duty after changing any battery pack.
Critical Fault indication. A yellow stop sign in the upper-right side of the CID indicates a system failure. The ECD is NOT to be used. Do NOT attempt to use the ECD. Contact TASER International customer service. Invalid Battery Pack. If you see a blinking exclamation point and battery icon, this indicates that the ECD did not recognize the battery correctly. Remove the battery pack and reinsert it. If the error is still present, try another battery pack.
If the battery capacity is at 1–20 percent, and the ECD is being discharged, this icon displays in the lower-right portion the CID. Battery 01– 20% Blinking If the battery is depleted, a zero percent indication (00%) will flash on the CID when the safety is shifted to the up (ARMED) position. The ECD then will shut down and not operate. Battery Depleted Spark Duration The CID displays a count indicating how many seconds the deployment cycle lasts. The ECD will count up from the number 1 up to 99.
APPM Installed Battery: 61-80% Remaining The CID below shows an ECD with a battery pack error. Invalid Battery Pack The CID below shows an ECD that is 4 seconds into an energy burst, has a battery pack that is 81–100 percent charged, and a major fault with the ECD. Major Fault Count Battery: 81- 100% Remaining LED Flashlight The X26P ECD has a high intensity white LED to aid the user in dark environments.
NOTE: Using pens or paper clips to press the selector switch may damage it. Only use your finger to press the selector switch. 5 Press and release the selector switch to toggle through the four available settings until the setting you desire is designated on the CID. Stop when the setting you desire is displayed. OO: Neither the LASER nor the Flashlight will illuminate.
An X26P ECD equipped with the APPM battery pack is limited to 5-second discharges and emits an audio alert 2 seconds before the end of the cycle. See the Automatic Shut-Down Performance Power Magazine (APPM) Battery Pack section in this manual for more information. WARNING In the event of an accidental discharge, immediately move the safety switch to the down (SAFE) position to stop the discharge cycle.
Cartridges & ECD Operation 4 Removing the Shipping Cover from the Cartridge Cartridges are shipped with a shipping cover in place. Carefully remove these covers before attempting to load a cartridge into the X26P ECD. Be careful to not allow any body part to be in front of the cartridge. Static electricity can discharge a cartridge, and injuries have occurred. A cartridge cannot be loaded into the ECD with the cover in place. Once the cartridge cover is removed, it can be disposed of.
TASER cartridges should be kept away from conditions known to create an electrostatic discharge, such as rubbing cloth (e.g., jacket liner or uniform pants) across a cartridge in an environment known to create static shocks. Cartridge blast doors can be knocked off the front of a cartridge. Because those cartridges cannot be relied upon to consistently discharge, TASER recommends removing those cartridges from service.
Unloaded Loaded Load the TASER Cartridge Loading 1 Point the ECD in a safe direction. 2 Ensure that the safety switch is in the down (SAFE) position. 3 Make sure the protective shipping cover is removed from the TASER cartridge. 4 Keeping your hand away from the blast doors, place the cartridge (with the cartridge cover removed) into the front of the ECD until an audible click is heard. 5 Verify that the cartridge is secure by pulling on the sides of the cartridge.
For most deployments, hold the ECD level. Do not tilt the ECD unless it is necessary to do so to align the ECD with the target. All TASER ECD deployments should be in accordance with current TASER training and warnings, and department training, policies, and procedures. Normally, aim the LASER at the preferred target areas of the body, which are the lower center-mass (below the chest) and legs when the subject is facing you, or the subject’s back if the subject is turned away from you.
• Low Nerve or Muscle Mass. If the probes impact in an area where there is very little muscle mass (e.g., the side of the rib cage), the effectiveness can be significantly diminished. • Limited Probe Spread. Probe spreads of less than 4 inches (10 cm) (including drive-stun) may result in little or no effect and become primarily a pain compliance option. • Wires Break. If a wire breaks (e.g., during a struggle), the current will not flow to the probes and an additional deployment may be required.
If the drive-stun is not effective, evaluate the location of the drive-stun, consider an additional cycle to a different pressure point, or consider alternative force options in accordance with your agency's policies. When using the drive-stun, push (drive) the front of the X26P ECD firmly against the body of the subject. Simply “touching” the X26P ECD against the subject is not sufficient. The subject is likely to recoil and try to get away from the ECD.
Maintenance/Troubleshooting 5 Function Test TASER recommends conducting a function test every 24 hours or prior to the start of your shift for your individually issued X26P ECD. The function test is done to verify that the ECD's core electronics are working properly. There is no need to use an extended duration. As long you see a visible spark between the electrodes (2 to 3 seconds), the X26P ECD is functional. Function Test Instructions 1 Point the ECD in a safe direction.
What to Do Following ECD Use Considerations for Handling Used Probes Each agency will establish its own procedure for probe removal, collection, biohazards, evidence collection and maintenance. Treat probes that have penetrated the body as contaminated needles (biohazard). Remember, however, that the probes may also be valuable evidence. If the probes must be removed from the subject, follow all department policies and procedures, including for handling biohazards.
Police/Military K- 9 Caution ECD operators and K-9 officers must work closely together to develop policies and procedures for deploying the ECD when a K-9 is present. If a K-9 bites a probe or bites the suspect between the probes, the K-9 could receive a shock. This could have a negative impact on the future duty use of the K-9. Uploading Firmware Revisions The X26P ECD internal firmware provides functionality for all aspects of the ECD.
Trilogy Log Upon upload to EVIDENCE.com, the system displays the information into 3 related data logs called the Trilogy Logs: • Event Log • Pulse Log • Engineering Log The data set from the Trilogy Log is uploaded securely to EVIDENCE.com , where the information is encrypted, stored securely, and organized into dashboards that allow your agency to easily monitor the usage and system status of your entire arsenal of X26P ECDs. Upon upload to EVIDENCE.
Engineering Log The Engineering Log monitors the performance of key sub-systems within the X26P ECD. It provides alerts if a subsystem is not performing properly and if maintenance is advisable. Any internal circuitry errors that occur inside the X26P ECD are written to this log. This information is used for diagnostics. Time Synchronization The ECD has a real-time clock powered by the battery pack and an internal battery as well. The ECD should keep accurate time even when the battery pack is removed.
Dropped or Wet X26P ECD 1 Point the ECD in a safe direction and away from your body. 2 Shift the safety switch to the down (SAFE) position. 3 Safely remove the battery pack. 4 Safely remove the TASER cartridge. 5 Let the ECD dry out. CAUTION Dry the X26P ECD thoroughly (at least 24 hours). Do not use an external heat source such as a microwave oven or hair dryer to dry the X26P ECD. 6 Point the ECD in a safe direction and away from your body and ensure that the safety switch to the down (SAFE) position.
Optional Accessories 6 EVIDENCE.com You can upload the data from your X26P ECD to EVIDENCE.com or EVIDENCE.com Lite services. EVIDENCE.com Lite is free and allows downloading the X26P ECD, viewing the Event and Pulse logs, and updating the ECD software. The full EVIDENCE.com pay service allows you to manage video records in addition to your ECD records. Visit www.evidence.com for details.
The TASER CAM HD battery is rechargeable and is capable of approximately 100 5-second firings when completely charged. Charging is accomplished through a 110-volt wall adapter through the USB cable. The TASER CAM HD can record approximately 1 hour of video at maximum resolution before recording over previous files (continuous loop system). Video and audio is downloaded via a USB cable and EVIDENCE Sync software to your local computer or to EVIDENCE.com services.
Additional Items 7 Additional Information New TASER brand products are under development. Visit our website at www.TASER.com for the latest information. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for lithium batteries are available by contacting TASER International. TASER Training Academy The TASER Training Academy is designed to provide training on the use of TASER-brand ECDs.
• TASER Use of Force, Risk Management and Legal Strategies Seminar Medical Research TASER ECDs are among the most extensively studied force options. Numerous ECD-related medical and field studies have been published. For more information go to www.TASER.com. See the current product warnings, training materials, licensing agreements, and specification sheets for more information about your TASER product.
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