SES Control and Display Unit - Versatile Console System

The C3DU-VCS is designed for compatibility with a range of naval applications and environments and offers low cost customisation to meet specific requirements. The product has a standard VCS form-factor, being intended for use in standard VCS console systems. Interface and power connections are via McMurdo connectors. Spigot and connector positioning is configurable for specific applications.

The unit is based on a COTS processor module and high performance flat panel display. Standard interface options include RS232, RS422 and Ethernet, other interface options, including Synchro, are available using a built in expansion slot. Where specialist interface requirements are defined and no COTS interface module exists, SES offer a complete design service.

The display module is a full colour, QVGA (320x240), Active Matrix LCD device. The display offers high brightness and contrast ratio and is readable in high ambient light conditions. Full dimming capability is provided, either via remote commands or key inputs. The unit can display text, graphic or video data and can operate as a simple display, or provide interaction with a host system via operator key switch controls. Ten key switches are provided. Five have preset functions, five are context sensitive soft-keys. Typical soft-key applications are menu navigation and data selection operations.

The C3DU-VCS is a fully solid state device, ensuring excellent performance in the harshest of environments.

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SES Control and Display Unit - Versatile Console System: Features

Key Features

• Full Colour QVGA Active Matrix LCD
• 10 User Configurable Press Button Switches
• 115V 60Hz or 24V DC Power Input
• Extreme Environmental Performance Including -30°C to +85°C Operating Temperature
• High Performance Pentium-Class Processor For User-Extendable Applications
• Customisable Front Panel Legends, With Optional Active Illumination
• Extensive Software Support For Customisation

Specification

• Physical Size: 151.6mm x 151.6mm x 159.46mm (VCS Cube Standard)
• Weight: 1.5 kg
• Casing: Aluminium Alloy
• Storage Temperature Range: -40°C to +95°C
• Operating Temperature Range: -30°C to +85°C
• Humidity: 5% to 95% Non-condensing
• Power Consumption: <30W at 115V 60Hz a.c. or 24V d.c.
• Display Resolution: 320x240, QVGA, Colour
• Shock: 30g
• Vibration: NES1004 Data Sheet 25
• EMC: Rating Def Stan 59-41
• Brightness: Adjustable from 0 - 400 cd/m2
• Screen Refresh Rate: 70Hz
• User Input: 10 Software Readable Front Panel Buttons
• Processor: 266 MHz x86 Compatible MMX CPU, FPU, 16KB Cache
• RAM: Up to 128MB SDRAM
• Non-Volatile Storage: Up to 256MB FLASH
• Operating System Options: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/CE, VxWorks, On-Time, DOS
• Test/Configuration Support: PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse

SES Control and Display Unit - Versatile Console System: Interfaces

External Keyboard, Mouse, USB, Ethernet, RS422, RS232, CAN Bus, Synchro I/O available through McMurdo Connector

Interfaces: RS232, RS422, Ethernet, Synchro, USB