Features | System Description | Specifications | Configuration | GUI | DF Antenna Arrays
Features
- Signal Intercept/DF Processor for SAR/Maritime/Regulatory Applications
- VHF/UHF 30‐1800 MHz Continuous Frequency Coverage
- Advanced digitally implemented, proprietary algorithm DF processor
- 4 Degree RMS DF Accuracy
- NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 Data In/Out Interfaces
- Built‐in 406 MHz EPIRB COSPAS/SARSAT Receiver Channel
- Shipboard, Patrol Boat, Airborne and Vehicle configurations
- Built‐in Electronic Compass and GPS
- AM and FM Demodulation Modes, LSB/USB, CW optional
- 11‐16 VDC and 120 VAC Operation
- Visual Signal Detection and Audio Alarms
- High Contrast/Large Character Polar/Numeric Bearing Display and Gloved Hand Compatible Keyboard
- Designed to Meet MIL‐STD‐810 Methods for Temperature, Humidity, Salt‐Fog/Spray, Shock and Vibration
- Rack Mount Chassis Configuration Options ‐ Remote Display & Control Options
System Description
The TC‐5030A/B Receiver/DF Processor provides advanced geo‐location capability over the 30 to 1800 MHz range using a next‐gen single channel architecture. The system is designed for vehicle, shipboard and airborne SAR, maritime surveillance and regulatory applications. The TC‐5030A is in a 3U standard rack mount chassis. The TC‐5030B is housed in a 5U by half‐rack package. The TC‐5030A/B is designed to work with the TC‐8220 DF Antenna Array for shipboard, TC‐8120 for vehicle installations and TC‐8111 for airborne fuselage mounting. The unit uses modular construction with a COTS module set applied across several Tech Comm DF systems. Ethernet ports are provided for use with remote display and control panels or for external data comms for local networks. A universal built‐in power supply permits operation from DC and AC power sources.
Specifications
- DF Frequency Range
- 30‐1800 MHz, continuous
- Band/Channel Applications
- 118‐174 MHz, 121.5 MHz, 400‐410 MHz, 406 MHz EPIRB, L1/L2 GPS
- Band Scan/Selectable Frequencies
- 1,000 channels/discrete frequencies
- Compatible DF Array
- TC‐8220 (maritime), TC‐8120 (vehicle), TC‐8111 (airborne)
- DF Methodology
- Single channel phase/amplitude, proprietary algorithm, 8 port goniometer/commutator/combiner
- DF Accuracy and Resolution
- 4 degrees, 1 degree resolution
- DF Measurement
- 5 MSec., with LOB quality/confidence factor
- DF Processor
- Phase/amplitude digitally implemented proprietary design. Built‐in compass/GPS and event time stamping
- Receiver Channel
- High performance triple superhetrodyne, rugged mini‐brick, <3 mSec. tuning time, AM/FM demodulation, 6, 15 and 300 kHz BW’s, USB 2.0 control port
- System Computer
- Built‐in rugged, 64‐bit windows CPU, 2.6 GHz processor, 8GB SDRAM, 320GB HDD, 1 GIgE/ USB 2.0 ports
- Signal Processing
- Performs DF on AM and FM signals
- GUI Screens/Keyboard
- Control: Receiver operation, DF processor modes, system BIT, data logging
Display: BIT status, receiver frequency/channel, signal strength, signal presence/alarm, polar bearing, numeric bearing readout, moving map display, AIS/SART and DSC decodes display - Interfaces
- NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 (in/out), Ethernet 1 Gig E for external data comms to local network and remote control & display units
- Audio Outputs
- 3 outputs: (1) 800 mW, 8 ohm stereo front panel jack; (2) rear panel 4 watt 8 ohm mono for monitor/record; (3) 600 ohm balanced line for record
- Environmental
- Designed to meet but not tested to applicable MIL‐STD‐810F methods and procedures
- Operating Temperature
- ‐10 to +50 degrees C (‐40 to +50 degrees C with optional heater)
- Storage temperature
- ‐40 to +70 degrees C
- Humidity
- 0 to 95%, non‐condensing
- Water Resistance
- Splash proof IP54
- Salt Fog
- MIL‐STD‐810F, 509.4, designed to meet, not tested
- Shock
- MIL‐STD‐810F, 526.5, designed to meet, not tested
- Vibration
- MIL‐STD‐810F, 514.5, designed to meet, not tested
- Altitude (unpressurized)
- 35,000 ft, MSL
- RFI/EMI
- Designed to meet but not tested to applicable MIL‐STD‐461E, CS and RS methods and procedures
- Power Requirements
- 11‐16VDC or 120VAC single phase, 48‐63Hz input
- Size
- TC‐5030A, 19.0”W (std. rack mount) x 16.0”D x 5.25”(3U) H
- Weight
- ~17 lbs.
Configuration
COTS Common Module Set:
TC‐2200 Receiver, TC‐373 DF Processor, TC‐406 EPIRB Receiver, TC‐5100 CPU,
TC‐5130 A/D Module, TC‐5030‐3 Front Panel Display/Keyboard assembly, TC‐5030‐4 Universal Power Supply
GUI
DF Antenna Arrays
Several DF Arrays are compatible with the TC‐5030A/B Receiver/DF Processor. When the TC‐5030A/B is used with a selected array and associated cabling it forms a complete DF system. DF array selection is primarily determined by the application. Field proven arrays are available for fixed ground, vehicle roof‐top mounting, shipboard super structure mounting, fixed site tower installations and airborne bottom fuselage
mounting. All arrays are designed to withstand expected environmental conditions to provide long, trouble free operation. The arrays have built‐in proprietary 4‐port and 8‐port goniometers that accept control from the system DF processor and furnish DFRF to the receiver channel. The DF assembly (receiver and processor) can be mounted at the DF array or remotely, dependent on platform/site configuration requirements. ‘B’ mounting kits are available for specific customer installation requirements.
