eLog to manage your arms inventory

eLog to manage your arms inventory

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eLog system
eLog system

The ‘eLog’, newly presented by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), is a solution for digitizing the performance of every small arms system in an army’s arsenal. It offers precise weapon information, enabling superior inventory and maintenance management at all levels.

According to Uri Amit, President and CEO, “Despite today’s widespread use of digital documentation, the military has been slow to make the switch. For the most part, armies are still using outdated documentation methods, even for keeping track of and maintaining their weapons. To overcome this critical lag, IWI has developed eLog – helping armies quickly and easily become digitized, and enabling them to make decisions based on comprehensive, real-time information.”

He continued, “The system will provide armies with previously unavailable information that will enable full control and monitoring of weapon spare parts and ammunition inventories. The system will also deliver alerts regarding weapon thefts.”

The eLog system consists of three main components: weapon-embedded sensor modules, terminals that collect available data, and armorer management software.

Every weapon is equipped with an embedded Concealed Sensor Module. This sensor records the firearm’s real-time operation and performance. It reports the number of shots fired, the weapon’s serial number, and a record of the last shooting. Additional information is available upon customer request. Communication between the sensor and the terminal reader is via RF technology.

The Mobile Terminal Reader, another component of the eLog, is a rugged PDA (personal digital assistant) which communicates with the sensor module and collects the recorded data. The terminal can read data simultaneously from different groups of weapons.

The computer-based Armorer Management Software, a third component, provides a detailed view of each weapon’s status and performance. The system is able to generate recommendations or modifications for maintenance and repair of the weapons. It manages inventory of spare parts and ammunition consumption, and logs weapon history.