3U VPX UAV Computer

One companion 3U VPX Board and one companion XMC Adapter provide multiple I/O options. As standard, the companion Multi-Function 3U VPX Board provides a dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553B channel, multiple ARINC 429 channels (eight Tx and sixteen Rx), four RS-232/422/485 channels. The companion Serial and Digital I/O XMC Adapter provides sixteen duplex RS-422 Serial I/O channels routed to the backplane connector, as well as eight LED signals. 2 MByte of Parallel Non-Volatile NVRAM is optional.

6U VME64x IFF Computer

Two companion XMC adapters provide multiple I/O options. As standard, the first companion XMC adapter provides two dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553B channels, nine ARINC 429 channels (six input and three output), four RS-232/422/485 channels and 2 MByte of Parallel NVRAM. The second companion XMC adapter provides the modern Xilinx Artix-7 series FPGA which is configured with a dual-channel high-speed 160 MSps Analog-to-Digital converter, eight RS-422/485 channels and 32 Low Voltage Transistor-Transistor Logic (LVTTL) I/O signals routed to the backplane connector, as well as eight SMD LED signals from the User FPGA. This FPGA is user-programmable.

Vehicular Command and Control Computer

The VCCC is the processing element of the Command and Control Software (VCSS) and interfacing element of the Command and Control System (VCCS) configured in a real-time, distributed client-server architecture.

Internally the system consists of a networked set of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and a set of interfaces to the vehicular Tactical Radio System, Satellite Communication System and vehicular sensors, as well as external interfaces to the static and mobile Command and Control System via the vehicular Tactical Radio Network.

The VCCC physically and logically connects the internal segments of the Vehicular Command and Control System.

Vehicular Command and Control Software

Naval Mission Systems

C˛I˛ Systems Naval Mission Systems are custom designed to meet the unique requirements of the user and its vessels. We provide a complete solution including Operations Room and Bridge layout design, custom Operations Room, Bridge and Machinery Control Room console design and ergonomic layout of equipment to provide safe, effective and efficient operation of the vessel.

We can also provide mockups of the ship Operations Room and Bridge consoles, or of the entire Operations Room and Bridge spaces including bulkheads and windows, to allow an ergonomic assessment of the design prior to manufacturing and assembly.

C˛I˛ Systems’s Operations Rooms and Bridges are designed to comply with international standards for warship design :

• Stainless Steel or LRTP materials for Operations Room, Bridge and Machinery Control Room consoles
• Stainless Steel or LRTP materials for Navigation Bridges
• Ergonomic Design of Operations Room, Bridge and Machinery Control Room consoles
• IMO Guide for Bridge and Equipment/Systems Design
• International Association of Classification Societies Standard for Bridge Design, Equipment and Arrangement
• IMO Guidelines on Ergonomic Criteria for Bridge Equipment and Layout

C˛I˛ Systems and its suppliers will procure and integrate a complete range of navigation sensors and other mission system equipment that meet all classification and user requirements.

C˛I˛ Systems offer either full naval navigation solutions based on a proven Naval Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS-Warship) or based on an IMO-certified commercial ECDIS charting system.

As a Naval Mission Systems integrator we are able to select the best of industry technology from a wide variety of local and international equipment suppliers to meet the user's needs. We ensure that all of the selected equipment will operate in an integrated Operations Room and Bridge system solution as well as is optimally supportable throughout its lifespan.

Multifunction Naval Console (MNC)

Multifunction Naval Console (MNC) (Half-Height Option)

C˛I˛ Systems offers standard commercial operator consoles or custom units to meet the user's specific requirements. Our products are designed to commercial marine standards or to full military standards.

C˛I˛ Systems will work with the user to analyse the physical space constraints for the consoles and equipment suite and design an integrated console that optimises the operator station ergonomics. Rapid prototyping of the design for MIL-STD 1472 Human Factors evaluation can be provided as well as mockups for operational evaluation and training. We will also carry out sightline studies for IMO bridges and complete bridge space arrangement mockups.

When consoles are provided as part of a complete integrated vessel mission system, we will optimise the operator interfaces for both video and physical human machine input (HMI) devices to provide seamless operation between different operator modes.

C˛I˛ Systems offers a complete turnkey solution for all the user's operator console needs, from operational concept, equipment selection, ergonomic analysis, prototyping, engineering design, production, integration, acceptance testing and qualification.

Our Multifunction Naval Consoles can be used for Operations Room, Bridge and Machinery Control Room operator consoles and are designed to comply with international standards for warship design :

• Stainless Steel or Lightweight Reinforced Thermoplastic (LRTP) materials for Operations Room, Bridge and Machinery Control Room consoles
• Stainless Steel or LRTP materials for Navigation Bridges
• Ergonomic Design of Operations Room, Bridge and Machinery Control Room consoles
• IMO Guide for Bridge and Equipment/Systems Design
• International Association of Classification Societies Standard for Bridge Design, Equipment and Arrangement
• IMO Guidelines for Ergonomic Criteria for Bridge Equipment and Layout

Mechanical Housing Assemblies

The Mechanical Housing Assembly (MHA) is a versatile, rugged enclosure for Single Board Computer (SBC) based embedded systems, as used in varied Military, Naval and Industrial applications. We manufacture both air- and conduction-cooled MHAs which can be configured for use with standard 3U or 6U CompactPCI, VME, VPX or other custom backplanes.

Universal Fibre Hub (UFH)

The Universal Fibre Hub (UFH) is a multi-format I/O signal concentrator and redistribution unit. It is highly configurable and is suitable for use in a wide range of I/O monitoring and control applications.

Remote Video Monitoring System (RVMS)

The Remote Video Monitoring System (RVMS) allows a user to view and capture images from remote locations where there is no electrical power or terrestrial communications infrastructure.

FDDI to Ethernet Router

The FDDI to Ethernet Router interconnects Fibre Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) and Ethernet Local Area Networks (LANs).

It also provides for host access to the FDDI and Ethernet network segments for communication and management purposes.

Universal Tracking Platform (UTP)

Helicopter Take-off and Landing System (HTLS)

The Helicopter Take-off and Landing System (HTLS) assists in the take-off, landing and flying operations of the ship-borne helicopter by measuring and displaying weather conditions and ship’s motion data. The HTLS allows the operator to set maximum values for the parameters of roll, pitch and heave and determines when it is safe for the helicopter to take-off and land, also accounting for the combat situation. It displays live video from cameras on the flight deck to aid the operator in landing the helicopter. The HTLS also provides for recording of data as well as for training of the helicopter landing crew. 

Platform Management Systems (PMS)

The Platform Management System (PMS) is an integrated vessel control and monitoring system, providing centralised management of sub-systems by means of a computer network. Access to the functions of the PMS is via a man-machine interface, using a graphical environment to display information effectively. 

Information Management System (IMS)

The Information Management System (IMS) is a ship-borne network, based on SAFENET, that manages the transfer of time-critical command and control messages, multimedia streams and background file transfer from many sources to many destinations. The IMS architecture supports unicast, broadcast and reliable multicast data transfer types. It also provides for network synchronisation and message timestamping as well as sophisticated built-in test and network management. 

Tracker Radar Console (TRC)

The Tracker Radar Console (TRC) provides a sophisticated, graphically-orientated, human-machine interface for optronic and radar trackers such as the RTS 6400 Optronics Radar Tracker (ORT). The system simultaneously displays tracking video from several ORT sensors and overlays high-resolution graphics and symbology to facilitate searching for and tracking of targets by the operator, as well as weapons firing. 

Search Radar Console (SRC)

The Search Radar Console (SRC) is a control and display console for 3-D Naval Search Radar Tracker incorporating primary search radar, missile control radar and air control functionality. Features advanced digitised radar display and windowing with synthetic overlay symbology. 

Navigation Distribution System (NDS)

The Navigation Distribution System (NDS) is a dual-redundant, real-time distribution system for ship sensor data. The NDS consists of two Navigation Processor Units (NPUs) which receive and relay inertial and navigation data. 

The Integrated Command and Control System (ICCS) is a hierarchy of Information Technology elements integrated such as to supply commanders and battle troops with command and control data and information to support joint operations in the 21st Century Digital Battlespace. 

Signal Concentrator Unit (SCU)

The Signal Concentrator Unit (SCU) is a real-time distribution system for ship sensor data. The SCU has been designed for mission-critical applications and therefore intrinsicallysupports a dual-redundant configuration of two or more SCUs. 

The Communications Simulator and Analyser (CSA) is a versatile and generic data communications simulator and analyser. It provides the capability to interactively simulate and analyse message-based communications between any number of system components or sub-systems. The CSA system supports a multitude of protocols and communications media including Fibre Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), Ethernet, RS422 (HDLC) and RS232. 

Real–Time WeatherWatch (RTWW) provides real–time weather information from multiple remote sites on an interactive web page. Weather trends are displayed allowing clients to monitor and predict weather patterns. A digital camera captures high-resolution images which are displayed on a web page allowing the World Wide Web client to view the selected site and its weather conditions. 

Real-Time SurveillanceWatch (RTSW) provides real–time surveillance of multiple remote sites on an interactive web site. Digital cameras capture high-resolution images which are displayed on web pages allowing World Wide Web clients to view these sites. The design of the RTSW makes use of the latest Internet technologies.