30.3.15

Corkscrew to trial new improved rectifier

M201 Corkscrew has been fitted with an improved design of main rectifier following problems with the systems installed on the Corkscrew 51As to date. Some rectifiers have failed causing main power failure.

The improved design has extra sensors and an improved diagnostic system, it also replaces some components which are thought to have potentially caused the problems. Corkscrew will return to service next week and perform patrols near Solaris.