In our Reliable Wireless system, all of the information about the show is preloaded into the Firing Modules. Preloading events allows more intelligent self-test, continuity test, etc. In distributed processing, each firing module is a master controller - it knows what and when it's going to fire; it knows the number and configuration of other elements in the system; it knows exactly what will be expected of itself when the show starts. With this information it can do more accurate self-tests, better continuity tests, and it can help bridge communications between the Command Module and other devices. For example, if a module determines that it never has more than 3 E-matches to fire in series, it can automatically lower the charge on the capacitor bank from 30 to 12 volts, providing longer life to the capacitors. If cues 20 and 31 are not used, you don't have to check them; the firing module will accurately test the cues that are to be fired for continuity, and test the ones that are not to be fired to make sure they are open. If all are correct, it just transmits a single OK back to the Command Module. The user is only bothered if there's a problem. The system also constantly monitors its battery status and warns the Command Module if it begins to drop below two hours remaining. The user can check for current battery life on any or all modules at any time.

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