DESCRIZIONE
The invention relates to an activation device (1) for triggering an outflow of a gas from a storage tank into a life vest (A) fillable with said gas, wherein the activation device (1) comprises a detection element (2) for determining the instant of triggering, and a trigger element (3) for the sudden opening of the storage tank. According to the invention the detection element (2) is controlled by a microprocessor and selectively comprises at least one of the following sensors (12): a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, a motion sensor, a humidity sensor, the activation device (1) having an adapter element (16) for adaptive mounting on life vests (A).