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Issue 2 - June 2012

Product Catalogue

Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance

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Introduction

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Welcome to the Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance product catalogue.

As a world leader in securing, sharing and communicating situational awareness in challenging environments, from urban environments to the digital battlefield, Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance provides products, systems and solutions to 18 armed forces and more than 140 agencies globally.

Markets served include military platform communications, situational awareness, counter-terrorism and intelligence, law enforcement and public safety, and broadcast. Cobham’s award-winning technologies include Audio, Cameras and Sensors, Cell Intercept, IP Mesh Solutions, Maritime Interdiction, Network Communications, Platform Intercoms, Soldier Communications, Soldier Modernisation, Tagging, Tracking and Locating and Video Surveillance, as well as 24/7 Client Services.

This catalogue features non-restricted products only – speak to your account manager for details of the restricted products Cobham offers.

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Cameras – System SOLO4 – ClearCam 09 COFDM Drop Camera Transmitter 2G 09 COFDM Drop Camera Transmitter 3G 09 Drop Camera Infrared Camera Head Option 09

Cameras – 2G Dual HP 10 SEE F60Z 10 SEE HP 10 SEE Thermal fV 10

Cameras – 3G Vertical 3G 11

Carbide Carbide C16 12 Carbide C50-TEC 12 Carbide C75 12 Carbide C150 12

Carbide – Accessories Look Controller – JC-100 13

Marine Cameras Carbide HP Marine 14 Dual HP Marine 14 Mini HP Marine 14 SEE Marine CCTV 14

Close Range Cameras CAMPTZP – Pinhole Pan Tilt Zoom 15 CAMuFCPPT – Micro Size Forward Centre Pan Tilt 15 CCAMXTX– Cylinder Camera 15

Medium Range Cameras CAMuSZPT – Switched Zoom 16 CAMuPTZ – Dome Camera 16

Long Range Cameras CAMPTZ – SD Pan Tilt Zoom 17 CAMHDPTZ – HD Pan Tilt Zoom 17 CAMFCPTZ – Forward Centre Pan Tilt Zoom 17

Cameras – Toolkits CAMuP – Micro Pinhole Camera 18 CAMPKit - 15-70mm Pinhole Camera kit 18

Camera Controllers CAMHCPTZ – Handle Controller 19 CAMTELRX – Telemetry Receiver for Camera Control 19

Sensors M8022 RGS System 20 M7209 RGS Transmitter 20 M7232 Magnetic Sensor 20 M7311 Handheld Receiver 20 M7618 Field Programmer 21 M7433 5W RGS Relay 21 M7432 Merlin GSM Relay 21 M8008 Geophone 21 M8007 Break Wire 22 M8040 Passive Infra Red Sensor 22 M11405 Compact Camera Interface 22 Nugget Wireless Sensor Network Node 22 3G Nugget Interface 23 Nugget – Remote Ground Sensor Interface 23 Nugget – External Switched Output Interface 23

Accessories MAESTRO Stabilisation Pump 24

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Deployable NETNode – Rugged 27 Deployable NETNode – VIP 27 NETNode IP Mesh Phase 3 – Plain 27 NETNode IP Mesh Phase 3 – Robust 27 NETNode IP Mesh – Mini 28 NETNode IP Mesh – Plain 28 NETNode IP Mesh – Robust 28 Duo IP Radio 28 NETLink Store and Forward Solutions 29 NETLink Storm 29

Accessories Netstream IP Solutions 30

Software Mission Commander 30

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TacG2 (AN/VIC-5) TacG2 – Vehicle Intercom System (VIS) 33 Tactical Gateway Station 33 Advanced and Enhanced Crew Stations 33 Infantry Crew Station 33 Expander Dismounted Interface 34 M220E Router 34

ROVIS (AN/VIC-3) ROVIS (AN/VIC-3) Vehicle Intercom System (VIS) 35 Master Control Station 35 Full Function Crew Station 35

LV2 LV2 – Vehicle Intercom System (VIS) 36 Master Control Station – Light 36 Full Function Crew Station – Light 36

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Eagle Radio 39 Eagle Radio – Mounted 39 Eagle Radio – Battery Charger 39 Eagle Radio – Rechargeable Battery Pack 39 IDSS – Integrated Digital Soldier System 40 Soldier Data Terminal 40 User Data Terminal 40 Maritime Data Terminal 40

Software BattleHawk Software 41 WaveHawk Software 41

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RDF Tracking Kestrel 45 Kestrel RDF Tracker 45 Kestrel Tags 45 Kestrel – Covert Body Worn Receiver 46 VIP Tracking 46

6 VideoPAGE

Receivers Messenger VETA Receiver Decoder 49 Palladium Digital Receiver 49 SOLO4 – Receiver 49 SOLO5 – Receiver 49 SOLO – LDR Receiver 50 SOLO4 – Audio and Telemetry Receiver 50 Messenger VETA Receiver Decoder 50

Robust Receivers SOLO4 – Miniature Robust Receiver 51 SOLO Central Receiver - Robust 51 SOLO4 – Robust Receiver 51

Infrastructure Receivers PRORX – Receiver Decoder 52 SOLO Central Receiver 52 SOLO Central Receiver – Robust 52 Messenger Portable Decoder 52 Messenger 2 Decoder HD/SD AVC/H264 53

Tactical Receivers SOLO4 – NanoVue 54 SOLO4 – NanoVue – Robust 54 SOLO4 – MicroVue Commander Receive Case 54 SOLO4 – MicroVue Receive Case 54 SOLO4 – MultiVue Receive Case 55 Digital DynaView Receiver 55 Messenger VETA Monitor Receiver 55

Transmitters Messenger 2 Encoder Module 56 Palladium II Digital Video Transmitter 56 SOLO4 – Micro Transmitter 56 VETA Miniature Transmitter 56 SOLO5 – Transmitter 57 SOLO6 – Dual Transmitter 57 VETA Transmitter Compact 57 Messenger 2 Compact High-Power Transmitter 57 COFDM Drop Camera Transmitter 2G 58 COFDM Drop Camera Transmitter 3G 58 VMD - Video Microwave Digital Transmitter 58 Messenger Compact High-Power Transmitter 58 Handheld Video Transmitter II 59 SOLO - LDR Transmitter 59 SOLO ASI COFDM Transmitter 59 SOLO4 – Audio and Telemetry Transmitter 59

Robust Transmitters MRTX – Miniature Robust Transmitter 60 SOLO4 – Robust Transmitter 60

Airborne Messenger 2 Transmitter Enhanced 61 Messenger High-Power COFDM Transmitter 61 Messenger Smart Receiver 61 Messenger 2 Compact High-Power Transmitter 61 PRORX Receiver Decoder 62 Messenger 2 Decoder HD/SD AVC/H264 62

Broadcast PRORXB – Broadcast Receiver Decoder 63 SOLO ENG H.264 COFDM TX 63 SOLO H.264 SD/HD COFDM TX 63 Messenger 2 Transmitter Enhanced 63 SOLBRXD – Broadcast Receiver Decoder 64 SOLO2 – Broadcast Hand Held Receiver 64 SOLBTX – Broadcast Transmitter 64 SOLO – Broadcast Micro Transmitter 64

Accessories FCON – Field Controller 65 SOLO 1W Amp 65 SOLO – Transmission and Receiver Kit 65

Accessories – Amplifiers SOLO4 – Robust Clip-on 1W Amplifier 66 SOLO – 1W Amplifier 66 SOLO – 1W Vehicle Amplifier 66 SOLAMP 500mW Booster 66 SOLAMP Robust 5W Amplifier 67

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7 AntennasPAGE

Antennas 12dBi Compact Sector Antenna 71 16.5dBi High Gain Sector Antenna 71 2dBi Flexible Omni Antenna 71 2dBi Omni SMA Antenna 71 4.5dBi Omni Antenna 72 4dBi Flexible Omni Antenna 72 Blade Antenna – Body worn 72

8 Client ServicesPAGE

Overview of Support services, etc 74

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Cameras – System

SOLO4 – ClearCam 09

COFDM Drop Camera Transmitter 2G 09


Drop Camera Infrared Camera Head Option 09

Cameras – 2G

Dual HP 10

SEE F60Z 10

SEE HP 10

SEE Thermal fV 10

Cameras – 3G

Vertical 3G 11

Carbide

Carbide C16 12 Carbide C50-TEC 12

Carbide C75 12

Carbide C150 12

Carbide – Accessories

Look Controller – JC-100 13

Marine Cameras

Carbide HP Marine 14

Dual HP Marine 14

Mini HP Marine 14

SEE Marine CCTV 14

Close Range Cameras

CAMPTZP – Pinhole Pan Tilt Zoom 15

CAMuFCPPT – Micro Size Forward Centre Pan Tilt 15

CCAMXTX – Cylinder Camera 15

Medium Range Cameras

CAMuSZPT – Switched Zoom Camera 16

CAMuPTZ – Dome Camera 16

Long Range Cameras

CAMPTZ – SD Pan Tilt Zoom 17

CAMHDPTZ – HD Pan Tilt Zoom 17

CAMFCPTZ – Forward Centre Pan Tilt Zoom 17

Cameras – Toolkits

CAMuP – Micro Pinhole Camera 18

CAMPKit – 15-70mm Pinhole Camera kit 18

Camera Controllers

CAMHCPTZ – Handle Controller 19 CAMTELRX – Telemetry Receiver for Camera Control 19

Sensors

M8022 RGS System 20

M7209 RGS Transmitter 20

M7232 Magnetic Sensor 20

M7311 Handheld Receiver 20

M7618 Field Programmer 21

M7433 5W RGS Relay 21

M7432 Merlin GSM Relay 21

M8008 Geophone 21

M8007 Break Wire 22

M8040 Passive Infra Red Sensor 22

M11405 Compact Camera Interface 22

Nugget Wireless Sensor Network Node 22

3G Nugget Interface 23

Nugget – Remote Ground Sensor Interface 23

Nugget – External Switched Output Interface 23

Accessories

MAESTRO Stabilisation Pump 24

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COFDM Drop Camera Transmitter 2G

Features:

• RobustchassiswithCOFDMdigitalvideotransmitter,

battery,cameraandmicrophone

• Mountingcamera3.6mmlens

• Replacement9and16mmlens

• AES128/256encryption

• Integralbatterypackwithupto4hoursofpower

Benefits:

Thissecondgenerationdropcameraisidealforrapid

deploymenttacticalscenarios,withvideocoverage

acrossrangestypically300-500m,non-lineofsight.

Suppliedwithahighresolutionlowlightcamerato

dockdirectlytothetransmitterbodyorabstractusing

a3mcable.

SOLO4 - ClearCam

Features:

• ExternalDCinputforlongdurationdeployments

• Externalsensortriggerinputstowakecamerafrom

sleepmode

• 36xopticalzoom,lowlightcolourcamera

• 400degreepan,-20to+40degreetilt

• Availableinarangeoffrequencies

Benefits:

Idealforsurveillance,perimetersecurity,firecontrol

andCBRNapplications,thisrobusttacticalsystem

incorporatesaperiscopePTZcamera,digitalvideo

transmitters,telemetryreceiverandbatterytechnology

intoaweather-proofpackage.TheClearCamwill

typicallyoperateatarangeofupto1kmandis

suppliedwithavarietyofmountingoptions.


Features:


3Gmodem,batteryandcamera

• HousedinruggedIP66housingsuitableforoutdoor

deployment



• Temperaturerange=-20ºCto+60ºC

Benefits:

TheDropCam3GTransmitteroffersuniquedual

modemcapability,withaCOFDMlinkforhighquality

videoovershort/mediumrangesanda3Glinkfor

observationalqualityvideoandcameracontrolover

rangeslimitedonlybynetworkcoverage.Suppliedwith

ahighresolutionlowlightcameratodockdirectlytothe

transmitterbodyorabstractusinga3mcable.

Drop Camera Infrared Camera Head Option

Features:

• InfraredLEDprovidesilluminationto5mandsome

gainto10m

• Microphoneincorporatedinthecamerahead

• Fieldofview=62degrees

Benefits:

Thiscameraheadoptionincorporatesanultralow

lightcamerasensitivetoinfraredandalsoacolour

camera,withaninfraredLED.Lowlightconditionsare

detectedautomaticallybyabuiltinphotodiode,and

thelowlightcameraisselectedandtheinfraredLEDis

automaticallyswitchedon.

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SEE F60Z

Features:

• Choiceofopticalconfigurations,320x240

or640x480

• 26xor36xopticalzoomoncolourcamera

• 140ºpersecond

• -20ºCto+55ºC

• Canbehot-swappedfromfixedlocationto

mobileunit

Benefits:

TheSEEF60ZcombinesCCTVandthermalcamera

technologyformaximumsceneawareness,dayor

night.Capableofdetectingaman-sizedtargetto

2.4kmwithitsdayopticpackageandIRdetectionof

humanactivityto640m,thisistheidealshorttomid-

rangesolutionforcriticalinfrastructuresecurity.

Dual HP

Features:

• Simultaneouscolourandthermalvideostreams

• 50mmthermallens–mansizetargetdetection

to580m

• 26xor36xopticalzoomoncolourcamera–man

sizetargetdetectionto2.4km

• 14ºhorizontalfieldofviewinthermal

• 180ºpersecond

Benefits:

TheDualHPcombinesaCCTVcolourcamerawith

thermaltechnologyformaximumsceneawareness,

dayandnight.Withtheabilitytoquicklyintegrate

intothePatrolCCTV,itishot-swappablewithother

QuickConnectcameras.Thecameracancommunicate

viaSonyViscaorPelco-D,RS232orRS422.

SEE HP

Features:

• Colourcamerawithsilentoperation,NTSCorPAL

• Continuousrotation

• 120ºpersecond

• -40ºCto+70ºC

• Castaluminium

Benefits:

Thishardenedpan/tilt/zoomcamerafeaturesanew

styleofmotorwhichoffersimprovedperformance.

Theruggedconstructiondeliverslonglifeperformance

inharshenvironments,whileachoiceofmountings

providestrueMil-Specconnections.

SEE Thermal fV

Features:

• Multiplelensoptionsavailable

• 26xor36xzoomoptionavailable

• NTSCorPALoptions

• Thermaloptionsavailable

Benefits:

Thisversatilecamerahousingcanbefittedwithcolour

orthermalcameras,utilisingfixedorcontinuouszoom

lenses.TheSEEfvisidealforstaringsituations.

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Vertical 3G

Features:

• Colourcamerawith26xopticaland12xdigital

• 170ºpersecond

• RS232orRS422

• Nitrogenpressurised

• Castaluminium

Benefits:

TheVERTICAL3Gisahardenedpan/tilt/zoomcamera

withautofocusandimagestabilisation.Oftenutilised

inthirdpartysystems,whereuserscreatetheirown

interface,theVERTICAL3Gisfrequentlyplacedin

smallspacesandusedfor“truepantiltzoom”ina

covertfashion.

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Carbide C50-TEC

Features:

• ThermoElectricCooler

• Slipringfor360ºcontinuousrotation

• Readytoacceptcolourandthermalcameras

• Operatingtemperature=-20ºto+85ºC

• 40ºpersecond

Benefits:

Ahigh-resolutionpanandtiltfordrivingmediumto

long-rangeoptics.TheThermoElectricCoolerhas

beenaddedforrefrigerationandclosedloopcooling

withoutgasesorcompressors,toincreasetheabilityto

performinextremeweatherconditions.Solutionssuch

ascolourcameras,thermalcamerasandlaserrange

finderscanbeadded.

Carbide C16

Features:

• Temperaturerangeof-40to+70ºC

• 640x480uncooledthermalwithcontinuouszoom

choicesupto150mm

• Doubleravailableon36xopticalzoomdaycamera

• Silentoperation

• Mainbodyweighs4.8kg,fullyloadedweightofless

than10kg

Benefits:

TheCarbide16isthemostadvancedmid-size

surveillanceplatformavailabletoday.Itcanbe

configuredwithmanydifferentcooledanduncooled

thermalimagers,aswellasavarietyoflaserpointers/

designators.Severalcolourcameraoptionsarealso

available.

Carbide C75

Features:

• 365ºpananglerange

• 90ºtiltanglerange

• Maximumtiltandpanspeedsof25º/s

• Castaluminiumhousing

• Operatingtemperature=-40ºCto+75ºC

Benefits:

AslightlylargerversionoftheC50,theC75cancarrya

34kgpayload.Thismeansoptionallaserrangefinders,

laserdesignatorsandboresightingdevicescanbe

added.ItspedestalhasthreeMil-Specportstoallow

sensorstoconnecttocommandandcontrol.

Carbide C150

Features:

• Carriesatotalpayloadof68kg

• Bore-sightadjustmentmechanismsareintegrated

forhighlyaccuratealignmentofallsensors


• 0.0045ºresolution

• Idealforbothmaritimeandland-basedoperations

Benefits:

ThisNumericPositionerisahigh-resolutionpan/tilt

fordrivingsuperlong-rangeoptics.Itcanbeusedfor

uniqueconfigurationsofsensors,suchaslaserrange

finders,xenonspotlights,defensiveacousticarrays,

laserdesignatorsandlongrangeCCDandthermal

camerasystems.

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Look Controller – JC-100

Features:

• 3axisjoystick

• Twisttozoom

• Proportionalpan

• TwoRCAoutputjacks

• Aluminiumhousing

• AlsoavailablewithdisplayknownastheLOOK

Benefits:

TheJC-100providesallthecontrolfunctionsof

standardLOOKcontrollers,butenablestheusertofree

upspacewithoutminimisingperformance.Thesmall

sizeandfeature-richaspectsofthisdeviceareidealfor

fieldagentkits,MRAPvehicles,constructionvehicles

andotherareaswherespaceislimited.

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Dual HP Marine

Features:

• Simultaneouscolourandthermalvideostreams

• 14ºhorizontalfieldofview

• 180ºpersecond

• RS232orRS422

• Longlifeinharshenvironmentssuchascontinuous

saltwaterspray

Benefits:

ThisMarineversionoftheDUALHPprovidesalow-cost,

nitrogenpressurised,multi-sensorcamerasystem.The

all-in-onecompletedesignfeaturesasmallfootprintfor

installationonbridgesofyachts,cruiseships,merchant

shipsorportandharboursecurityvessels.

Carbide HP Marine

Features:

• Dualstreamingvideo

• Choiceoflens

• RS232orRS422

• 120ºpersecond

• Uncooled640x480VanadiumOxideFPA

Benefits:

Atop-of-the-line,high-performancesystemwith

varyingthermallenses,daylight/lowlightHDTVcamera

andmultisensoroptionsavailable.Itisideallysuitedfor

PiracyStand-offProtection,PortSecurityandNavyand

Coastguardapplications.

Mini HP Marine

Features:

• 26xor36xopticaldaycamera

• Imagestabilisationoptional

• Autofocus

• Longlifeperformanceinharshenvironmentssuchas

continuoussaltwaterspray

• 180ºpersecond

• Alsoavailablewiththermaloptions

Benefits:

Affordable,reliable,pantiltsysteminaverysmall

package,weighinglessthan2.3kg.TheMiniHPis

nitrogenpressurisedandcanbemountedvirtually

anywhere.

SEE Marine CCTV

Features:

• Hardenedpan/tilt/zoomcolourcamera

• Autofocus

• 26xor36xopticalzoom

• 120ºpersecond

• RS232orRS422

Benefits:

TheSEEMarineCCTVCameraSystemwillprovide

reliableoperationaluseinsupportofmaritimesecurity

needsandisnitrogenpressurised.Theidealsolution

fordetectingtargetsonthewaterduringdayuseor

switchingovertonearIRmodeforlowlightconditions

atdusk;helpfulwhennavigatingaportorharbouror

identifyingabuoymarkeratrange.

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CAMuFCPPT – Micro Size Forward Centre Pan Tilt

Features:

• Pan,tiltandzoomoperationarounda1mmpinhole

• +/-30degreepanandtilt

• Excellentlowlightperformance0.002LUX

• Virtuallysilentoperation

• Nozoom

Benefits:

Thisforwardcentrepinholecameraisidealfor

in-roomsurveillance.Thissystemallowsthecamerato

rotatearoundapointinspacecentredonthepinhole

lens’focalpoint.It’scompactsizegreatlyincreasesthe

optionsforconcealment.

CAMPTZP – Pinhole Pan Tilt Zoom Camera

Features:

• Pan,tiltandzoomoperationarounda2mmpinhole

• +/-30degreepanandtilt

• 4xzoom

• Virtuallysilentoperation

• Idealfordrywall/plasterboardingress

Benefits:

Auniquepan,tiltandzoomcamera,equipped

withpresetsandidealforusewithincoverthides

andconcealments.Thefieldofviewissuitedfor

surveillanceinlargeroomsoroutsideareassuchas

parkinglots.

CCAMXTX – Cylinder Camera

Features:

• Effectivepixels-EIA-768(H)x494(V),CCIR-752

(H)x582(V),resolution-550TVlines

• Operatingcurrent-200mAw/regulated12VCin,

videooutput-1.0Vp-pcomposite,75Ohms

• S/Nratiomorethan48dB(AGCoff)

• Minimumillumination0.01LuxatF2.0

• Automaticwhitebalanceandgaincontrol

Benefits:

Thisrangeconsistsoffourcameraproducts

incorporatinggoodqualityminiaturePALandNTSC

cylindercameras,eachmeasuring19mm(D)x68mm

(L),withastandard3.6mmlens,inbothMicroTXor

StandardTXproductoptions.TheCCAMcamerais

suppliedwithaninterfacingcablesuitablefordirect

connectiontoCobhamtransmittersandoperatesin

temperaturesrangingfrom-10to+50°C,within90%

relativehumidity.

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CAMuPTZ – Dome Camera

Features:

• 300degreepan,90degreetilt

• 10xzoom

• 0.02Luxlowlightperformance

• RuggedbutlightweightsealedDelrinconstruction

forIP66rating

• Availableclosedoropenframeforconcealments

Benefits:

Thisdeviceincorporatesahighresolutionblock

camerawithpresetcontrol.Strippeddown,withspace

restraintsandconcealmentsinmind,itoccupiesthe

minimumsweptvolumepossible.WithstandardVISCA

control,it’scompatiblewithCobhamhandcontroland

telemetrycontrol.

CAMuSZPT – Switched Zoom Camera

Features:

• Fourseparatelensesforswitchedzoom

• Effective10xzoom

• Continuouspan,270degreetilt

• 0.004Luxlowlightperformance


forIP66rating

Benefits:

Thispan,tiltandzoomcameraina55mdiameter

packagingusesprimelensesforafastercapability,as

wellaseliminatinglowtorquedrivesandsubsequent

picturedegradationfromvibrationsonvehicle

applications.Virtuallysilent,itisidealforconcealments.

StandardVISCAcontrol,iscompatiblewithCobham

handcontrolandtelemetrycontrol.

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CAMHDPTZ – HD Pan Tilt Zoom

Features:

• HD-SDIoutput

• ContinuousPanand270degreetilt

• Presetcontrol


forIP67rating

• Virtuallysilent

Benefits:

Futureproofedwiththeoptiontoupgradethecamera

block,andalsoHDimageprocessing.Idealforovert

safetyapplications,orcovertinstreetfurnitureand

vehicles.WithstandardVISCAcontrol,it’scompatible

withbothCobhamhandcontrolandtelemetrycontrol.

CAMPTZ – SD Pan Tilt Zoom

Features:

• FullPTZfunctionality

• 360degreeslipringhorizontalrotationand250

degreeverticalrotation

• 26xzoom–3.5to91mm

• Lowlightcapability–0.5Lux

• CanbeconnectedtoClearCamorNETNodeMesh

IPradio

Benefits:

Thiscomprehensivecameracapabilityofferedby

theCAMPTZ,coupledwithitsruggedweather-proof

construction,enablesitsuseinarangeofsurveillance

scenarios.WhenlinkedtotheClearCamorNETNode

IPRadio,theCAMPTZcanbeusedasanovertstreet

camerasolutionorasacovertdevice.

CAMFCPTZ – Forward Centre Pan Tilt Zoom

Features:

• +/-30degreespan,25degreestilt

• Requiresa45mm(2inch)aperture

• Highlyspecifiedcamerawith28xzoom

• 0.025Luxlowlightperformance,0.0025slow

shutterspeed


forIP66rating

Benefits:

Idealforvehicleconcealments,thefullrangeofmotion

isachievedwithonlya45mmsquareaperture.This

cameraincludesfullpresetcontrol,patrolmodesand

‘smart’commands.WithstandardVISCAcontrol,

it’scompatiblewithbothCobhamhandcontroland

telemetrycontrol.

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CAMPKit – 15-70mm Pinhole Camera kit

Features:

• 15mm,30mm,45mm,and70mmpre-focussedpin

holecameras

• Allalsoavailableindividually

• Idealforquickdeploymentinroomsurveillance

• Excellentlowlightperformance0.002Lux

Benefits:

Thisrangeofpinholecamerasisavailablesinglyoras

akit.Operatorscansimplyandquicklyinstalltheone

required,withouthavingtofocus.Cameraqualityisnot

compromisedbythesizeanddevicesaresuppliedina

weather-proofpackage.

CAMuP – Micro Pinhole Camera

Features:

• Resolutionof520TVL

• Excellentlowlightperformanceat0.008Lux

• Aperturesize–f2

• Fieldofview–62degrees

• Size21x12x12mm,pluslens

Benefits:

Aruggedminiaturecameraaccessorythatcanbe

connecteddirectlytotheCobhamSOL4DCAM

deployablecameratransmitterorusedstandalone.The

microcameradeviceincorporatesaminiaturesystem

onachipsensorinaweather-proofpackage.

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CAMTELRX – Telemetry Receiver for Camera Control

Features:

• CanbeusedtocontrolPTZcameras

• ActsasreceivehalfofsolutionssuchasNanovueor

MicroVueII

• Temperaturerangeof-10ºCto+50ºC

• Freesoftwareapplicationavailableforcontrolling

Cobhamcameras

Benefits:

Thistelemetryreceivercanbeconnectedto,andused

tocontrol,theCobhamrangeofcameras.Typically

connectedtoaCobhamDropCam,itprovidesanRF

reversechannelforcontrollingcamerasconnectedto

theDropCam,butcanalsobeusedstandalone.

CAMHCPTZ – Handle Controller

Features:

• PTZandPresetcontrols

• CanbeconnecteddirecttoCobhamcameras

• OutputsVisca(othercameralanguagesavailable)

• Freesoftwarecontrolleravailableasdownload

• Internaltelemetrytransmitterupgradegives‘remote

wirelesscontrol’atrangesofupto500m

Benefits:

ThisuniquecontrollercancontrolCobhamcameras

directly,givingPanTiltandZoomoperationaswell

asPresetcontrol.Combinedwithitsdurabilityand

weatherproofing,thismakesittheidealtoolforfield

operatives.

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M7209 RGS Transmitter

Features:

• Lowpowerdevice,typicallydeployedforupto25

days

• ConfiguredbyRS232

• Lightweight–just0.25kg

• Rugged,copingwithtemperaturesbetween

-10ºCto+55ºC

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Benefits:

Thissensorprocessorandtransmittercantransmit

alarmsupto3kmtoarelayunitorhandheldreceiver.

ItispartoftheCobhamRemoteGroundSensor(RGS)

systemwhichiswidelyusedbymilitaryandelitepolice

forcesworldwide.

M8022 RGS System

Features:

• Portablearea/perimetersurveillancesystem

• Covert,ruggedanddesignedforquickdeployment

• Supportsawiderangeofsensors

• Triggeroutputforvideosystemsandalarmevent

logging

• Verylow-powerdevicesdeployedforweeks/months

onasingle9Vbattery

Benefits:

Widelyusedbymilitaryandelitepoliceforcesworldwide

incriticalareaswherelong-termobservationby

personnelisnotpractical,thissolutionconsistsof:

aPassiveInfraRedSensor,SeismicGeophoneSensor,

MagneticSensor,Make/BreakorTripWireSensor,RGS

SensorProcessorandTransmitter,HandheldReceiver,

FieldProgrammerUnit,5WRGSRelayandGSM

BuriedRelay.

M7232 Magnetic Sensor

Features:

• Detectsmovementofmetalobjectswithinrange

(e.g.doors,fieldgates)

• Interfaceswithalarmtransmitterandother‘maketo

alarm’systems

• Adjustablesensitivity

• Ruggedcompactunitwithintegralbattery

• Resistanttopowerlineinterface

Benefits:

PartoftheCobhamRemoteGroundSensorSystem,

theM7232isdesignedtomonitorthemagneticfield

withinitsrange,detectdisturbancesandsendalarms.

Itcanbeusedtodetectopeningdoors,container

movement,vehicles,fieldgatesorevensoldierswith

largehandheldweaponsandbodyarmour.

M7311 Handheld Receiver

Features:

• Upto64transmittersmonitoredwithonereceiver

• Compatiblewithgroundsensorequipment

• Alarmeventlogging

• Exceptionallylowerrorrate

• CanbelinkedtoGSMorsatellitecommunications

network

Benefits:

Thishandheldunitprovidesdiscreetvisualandaural

indicationofalarmandconfidencesignals.Monitoring

multiplesensors,itprovidesacomprehensive,

sophisticatedperimetersurveillancesystem.

Aserialinterfaceallowscommunicationswithdevices

suchasPCsorprintersand,whenlinkedtoother

Cobhamsolutions,operatingrangesinexcessof3km

canbeachieved.

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M7433 5W RGS Relay

Features:

• Extendstheoperationalrangeandcoverageofthe

CobhamRGSsystem

• RuggedIP67ratedhousingforburieddeployments

• Triggeroutputstootherassetssuchasvideocapture

• Internalmovementtampertrigger

• Systemconfigurationandmonitorsoftwareincluded

Benefits:

Designedforuseasanunmannedrepeaterorrelay,this

solutionhasanintegralwirelessalarmreceiverand5W

transmitter,andincludescodingtoallowrelayunitsto

bedeployedina‘daisychain’formatforlongerrange.

Optionalspecialisedantennascanbeusedforreceive

andtransmitfunctions.

M7618 Field Programmer

Features:

• FieldconfigurationforCobhamremote

groundsensors

• AllowsRGSunitsettingstobedownloaded/confirmed

• Simpletousemenu-driveninterface

• Autopower-onandpower-offtoconserve

batterypower

• Compact,rugged,waterproofdesign

Benefits:

Designedasagenericprogrammingdevice,theM7618

providestheabilitytoconfigureequipmentinthefield

inarapid,clearandreliablemanner.Theprogrammer

readscurrentsettingsonadeviceandallowsthemto

beverifiedandmodifiedtofitchangesinrequirements,

thenlogsandstoreschanges.

M7432 Merlin GSM Relay

Features:

• IntegralRGSalarmreceiveranddualbandGSM

modem

• SendsRGSalarmsviaSMSand/orGSMdatacall

• Remoteconfiguration

• Loggingofalarmeventsandtriggeroutputsforother

assets(e.g.videorecording)

• Internalmovementtamperalarm

Benefits:

TheM7432MERLINGSMRelayispartoftheCobham

RemoteGroundSensorSystem.Itwillautomaticallysend

atextmessageordataviaaGSMnetworkonreceiptof

analarmfromanunattendedRGSsensor.Uptothree

nominatedGSMhandsetswillbesentthetransmitter

identity,time,dateandalarmtypeinformation.

M8008 Geophone

Features:

• Typicalrangeof10to20m

• Nosignalemitted,helpingreducelikelihoodof

detection

• Verylowcurrent–poweredfromM7209processor

• InterfaceswithCobhamRGStransmitter

Benefits:

TheGeophoneisdesignedforthedetectionand

classificationofvibrationinthegroundgeneratedby

personnelorvehicles,usingseismicsignatureanalysis.

Itisstuckintothegroundandoperatesbyreceptionof

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M8040 Passive Infra Red Sensor

Features:

• Choiceofpassivesensorunits

• Lowprobabilityofdetection

• Verylowcurrent

• InterfacewithCobhamRGStransmitter/processor

Benefits:

Thesepassivedetectiondevicesmonitor,detectand

reportthemovementofpeopleandobjectsincritical

areas.ThesensorrangeincludesPassiveInfraRed,

whichdetectsheatfrompeopleorvehicles;Geophone,

whichdetectsvibrationintheground;andBreak

wire,whichtripsanalarmifanythingcausesthewire

tobreak.

M8007 Break Wire

Features:

• Highreliability‘singleshot’

• Bifilarwireonspool

• Nosignalemitted,helpingreducelikelihoodof

detection

• Nopowerrequired

• InterfaceswithCobhamRGStransmitter

Benefits:

Averyfine‘tripwire’,whichprovidesahighreliability

detectionofanythingwhichcausesthewiretobreak.

Thisisusefulforprotectionofdoorwaysandother

openings,detectingandreportingthemovementof

peopleandobjectsincriticalareas.

M11405 Compact Camera Interface

Features:

• Integratedtriggerandtelemetryreceiverwith

videotransmitter

• Extendeddeployedbatterylife

• Thetransmitpoweris100mWandarangeof500

metresintheurbanenvironmentisnormallyachieved

• Ruggedandsealed

• AESencryptiononimages

Benefits:

ThisCOFDMinterfaceprovidesremotevideo

capabilityforlong-termunattendeddeployments.

Withexceptionalspectralefficiency,itsmulti-carrier

modulationschemehastheabilitytocopewith

severechannelinterference,makingitidealforurban

surveillanceoperations.Oncetriggereditcanprovide

wirelesspan,tiltandzoomcontrolofacomposite

videocamera.A1Wamplifierblockcanbeattached.

Nugget Wireless Sensor Network Node

Features:

• Multihopmeshcapability

• Re-configurabletransceiverfrequencywithintheband

• Sensors–internalPIR,internaltamper/seismic,

ambientlight,break(trip)

• GPSlocationreceiver

• Externalsensorinterfacetoaddfurthersensorsas

required

• Removablebatterypackwithupto30days’

continuoususelife

Benefits:

Afullyportablesurveillancesensorsystem,thisiscapable

ofdetectingthepresenceofanintruderviasensors

andsendinganalarmtoacentralreceivingnode.Ideal

forcovertsurveillance,nodescanbeconfiguredbefore

deploymentandthenindividualunitscanbeconfigured

wirelesslytoreflectchangesrequired.


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Nugget – Remote Ground Sensor Interface

Features:

• SimpleconnectiontoNuggetviasinglecable

• EnablesuseofexistingRemoteGroundSensors

withintheNuggetmeshsystem

• Compactandrugged

• WeatherproofhousingcomplianttoIP67

• Automaticdetectionofsensortype

• AllconfigurationcarriedoutwithMission

CommanderGUIsoftware

Benefits:

Cobham’sRGSInterfaceiscompatiblewiththeWireless

SensorNetworkNode(Nugget)andconnectedtoitby

asingleNUGBUScable.Therearenoexternalswitches,

indicatorsorcontrols.Powerisappliedwhenconnected

totheNugget.Itaddsthecapabilitytoconnectoneof

anumberofexistingRGSSensorstotheNugget,suchas

LongRangePIR,Seismic/Geophone,MagneticandBreak

Wire,allavailablefromCobham.

3G Nugget Interface

Features:

• AbilitytomonitoradeployedNuggetsensornetwork

anywhereintheworldthathasa2G/3Glink

• 3G/2GinterfacetotheCobhamrangeofNugget

sensors

• CanbedeployedalongsideNuggetsensorsonlong

durationmissions

• InterfacestoanyNuggetintheMESHusinga

dedicatedcable

• Datafullyencoded

Benefits:

TheNuggetsensorrange,operatesinalongrange

MESH,allowinguserstoprotectanareabydeploying

Nuggetsinawideperimeter.EachNuggetcontainsaPIR,

tripwire,vibrationandlightsensorandcanbeupgraded

withothersensorinterfaces.Thesystemtypically

providesupto1kmwirelessrangebetweenNuggets.

TheNUG3Gallowsevenmoreremotemonitoringof

activityonadeployedNuggetMESHusingpublic3G/2G

networks.

Nugget – External Switched Output Interface

Features:

• 4I/Ochannelsconfigurabletoeitheraninputoran

output

• Compactandrugged,withweatherproofhousing

complianttoIP67

• Automaticswitchingofequipmentontriggerinput

• Remoteswitchingofequipment

• AllconfigurationcarriedoutwithMission

CommanderGUIsoftware

• Noexternalswitches,indicatorsorcontrols

Benefits:

Cobham’sExternalSwitchedOutputinterfaceis

compatiblewiththeWirelessSensorNetworkNodeand

connectedtoitbyasingleNUGBUScable.Itcanconnect

anumberofadditionalCOTSsensorsand/orequipment

(suchascameras)thatrequireremoteswitching,to

reducepowerconsumption,andincreasebatterylife.

I/Ocanbeconfiguredtobeaninputoroutput.Asinput,

open/closedcontacttogroundisdetectedasanalarm.

Asanoutput,open-drainFETsprovideswitchedpathto

groundcapableofswitchingupto2Aat36V.


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MAESTRO Stabilisation Pump

Features:

• 3axisinertialmeasurementunit

• 93.5%inputdisturbancerejection

• WorkswithRVisioncamerastoprovidestabilisation

Benefits:

Aruggedandcompactaluminiumenclosurehousing

stabilisationcomponents,completewithmounting

‘shoe’onthelidtoallowRVisioncamerasystemstobe

attached.AcircularmilP1connectorismountedonthe

sidewallforpoweranddata.Thisin-linemodulecanbe

controlledbyanydeviceissuingPelcoDcommands.

IP Mesh2

Deployable NETNode – Rugged 27

Deployable NETNode – VIP 27

NETNode IP Mesh Phase 3 – Plain 27

NETNode IP Mesh Phase 3 – Robust 27

NETNode IP Mesh – Mini 28

NETNode IP Mesh – Plain 28

NETNode IP Mesh – Robust 28

Duo IP Radio 28

NetLink Store and Forward Solutions 29

NetLink Storm 29

Accessories

Netstream IP Solutions 30

Software

Mission Commander 30

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Deployable NETNode – VIP

Features:

• CanbeconnectedtootherIPradiostocreatea

privatenetwork

• Cameracanbemountedupto2.25mhigh,usingthe

caseasabaseforthetelescopicpole


• 350ºpan,16adjustablespeeds

• Motionalarm

Benefits:

Thisself-contained,battery-operatedNETNodemesh

networkingwirelesscameracomesinaruggedcarry

case.ThisIPcameraoffers18xopticalzoomandhigh

sensitivitywithday/nightfunction,whileabrowserGUI

giveseasycontrolofPTZ,dragandzoomfeatures.

Deployable NETNode – Rugged

Features:

• Ruggedcasewithbuiltinwheelsandhandle

• Cameracanbemountedupto2.25mhigh,usingthe

caseasabaseforthetelescopicpole


• 360ºcontinuouspan,120ºpersecond

• Tamperdetection

Benefits:

Thisself-contained,battery-operatedNETNodemesh

networkingwirelesscameracomesinaruggedcarry

case.Thehardenedcompactremote-controlledPTZ

day/nightcameraofferscompletelysilentoperationand

isdesignedtomeetthedemandsofharshenvironments.

TheinclusiveNETNodecanbeconnectedtootherIP

radiostocreateaprivatenetwork.

NETNode IP Mesh Phase 3 – Plain

Features:

• Upto12IPMeshradioscanbecombinedintoa

mobilenetwork

• ExcellentRFpenetrationandperformancein

presenceofmultipath

• Providesover5.0(6.0)Mb/sofIPdata(dependingon

mode,numberofnodesandrangebetweennodes)

• Occupiesjust2.5MHzofbandwidth(3.0,3.5,5.0and

6.0MHzalsoavailable)

• OptionalAES128orAES256encryption

Benefits:

NETNodeIPMeshRadioscanbecombinedintoa

fluid,self-forming,self-healingmeshnetwork,ideal

foruseinmobilesurveillanceapplications,command

andcontroloradvancedrobotics.Controlisachieved

usinganinbuiltwebbrowserorcomprehensiveMission

CommanderPCapplication.

NETNode IP Mesh Phase 3 – Robust

Features:


mobilenetwork

• Robustcasefortougherenvironments(IP66sealing)

• Providesover5.0(6.0)Mb/sofIPdata(dependingon

mode,numberofnodesandrangebetweennodes)




Benefits:

NETNodeIPMeshRadioscanbecombinedinto

afluid,self-forming,self-healingmeshnetwork.

Controlisachievedusinganinbuiltwebbrowseror

comprehensiveMissionCommanderPCapplication.

Thisrobustsolutionisidealforuseinmobile

surveillanceapplications,commandandcontrolor

advancedrobotics.

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NETNode IP Mesh – Plain

Features:


mobilenetwork

• Dataexchangebetweenmovingnodesinpointto

pointorpointtomultipointfashion

• MissionCommanderPCapplicationtoconfigureand

monitormesh

• Occupiesjust2.5MHzofbandwidth(3and3.5MHz

alsoavailable)


Benefits:

NETNodeIPMeshRadioscanbecombinedintoafluid,

self-forming,self-healingmobilemeshnetworkthatcan

beanyshapeandoffersnon-lineofsightcoverage.Ideal

foruseinmobilesurveillanceapplications,commandand

controloradvancedrobotics,theNETNodecan

beconnectedtothirdpartycamerasordedicated

CobhamPTZcamerasolutions.

NETNode IP Mesh – Mini

Features:



• CanbeconnectedtothirdpartyIPcameras

• Designedforsize-limitedapplications

–weighsjust340g

• Controlledoverinbuiltwebbrowserorthrough

MissionCommanderPCapplication


Benefits:

NETNodeIPradioscanbecombinedinafluidself

forming,selfhealingmeshcontaininguptotwelve

radios.TheMiniMeshcanprovideover6.0Mb/sofIP

data(dependingonmode,numberofnodesandrange

betweennodes).Withoutputpowerof100mW,it

alsosuitsbodywornapplications,offeringreal-timeIP

connectivity.

NETNode IP Mesh – Robust

Features:


mobilenetwork

• Robustcasefortougherenvironments

• Dataexchangebetweenmovingnodesinpointto

pointorpointtomultipointfashion

• MissionCommanderPCapplicationtoconfigureand

monitormesh


Benefits:

NETNodeIPMeshRadioscanbecombinedintoafluid,

self-forming,self-healingmobilemeshnetworkthatcan

beanyshapeandoffersnon-lineofsightcoverage.Ideal

foruseinmobilesurveillanceapplications,command

andcontroloradvancedrobotics,theNETNodecanbe

connectedtothirdpartycamerasordedicatedCobham

PTZcamerasolutions.

Duo IP Radio

Features:

• EthernetandRS485interfacesasstandard

• Rangeinexcessof20km(withlineofsight)

• Typicalurbanenvironmentrangeofmorethan1000m

• Ruggedwaterproofchassisdesignedforpermanent

mastmounting

• Canbeupgradedwithvideoandaudiointerfaces

Benefits:

Arangeofpoint-to-pointbi-directionalsingle

frequencyCOFDMradios,idealforcontrolofremote

unmannedvehicles,surveillancefromremotecameras

requiringPTZandmobileapplicationssuchasbetween

commandvehicles.DUOradiosofferexceptional

performanceinmobileandurbanenvironmentsand

areavailableinavarietyoffrequencybandstosuit

allapplications.

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NETLink Storm

Features:

• InputfromanaloguecameraorCobhamCOFDM

Receiver

• SupportstransmissionoverADSL,dual3Gnetworks,

WiFiandCOFDM

• Twobuilt-inharddrivestostoreandforwardfull

evidencequalityaudioandvideo

• Compact,robustpelicasewithinternalscreenfor

camerapositioning

• AES128/AES256encryptionforsecurity

Benefits:

Aimedspecificallyatthecovertintelligencegathering

market,theNETLinkStormisanext-generation,robust

solutionfortransmittingvideoandaudioacrossboth

privateandpublicnetworks.Theall-in-onesolution

allowsCobhamequipmentandanaloguecamerastobe

connectedtoIPnetworksvialivestreaming.

NETLink Store and Forward Solutions

Features:

• 10/100Ethernetport

• Streamingontopublicorprivatenetworks

• AES128/256encryptionforend-to-endsecurity

• CanbeusedwithADSL,WiFiand3Grouters

• Rangeoftimeloggingandtriggerfunctions

Benefits:

NETLinkallowsCobhamequipmenttobeconnected

toIPnetworksand,whenconnectedtoanystandard

Cobhamreceiver,translatesthesignalintoastreaming

videoservice,withchoiceofframerates.Upgrades

includeinternalorremoteDVRoptionstocreatea

sophisticated‘storeandforward’product;andavideo

inputoptiontoconnectdirecttoacamera.

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Mission Commander

Features:

• IntelligentmanagementofCOFDMvideoandIP

transmissionsystems

• Workswithbothonlineandofflinemaps

• Advancedsensoreventhandling

• Integrateswithpublicandprivatenetworks

• IntegrateswiththirdpartynetworktoolssuchasIP

camerasandwebapps

Benefits:

Anadvancedsoftwaresuitethatrunsondesktopor

tabletcomputers,MissionCommanderprovidesthe

vitalinformationrequiredtomakereal-timedecisions.

Abletoconfigure,monitorandautomaticallymanage

IPMeshsystems,sensors,transmitters,receiversand

largevideowalls,itwillalsoallowoperatorstosetup

automaticresponsestotriggersinthesensornetwork.

Netstream IP Solutions

Features:

• CanbeinstalledwithIPenabledCobhamreceivers

• Offeredassoftwareoptionorbyusingdedicated

hardware

• Requires1.2to4.8Mb/sofcapacityperstream

• MaintainsselectedAESsecurity

Benefits:

TheNetstreamproductscandisplayhigh-qualityvideo

IPstreamsfromIPenabledCOFDMreceiversonPCor

wallmountedmonitors.Oftenusedasamechanism

forconnectingaremoteRFreceptionpointtotheuser

controlcentreviaaprivateLAN,theNetstreamadds

verylittledelaytotheRFvideoandcausesnoloss

ofquality.

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TacG2 (AN/VIC-5)

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Tactical Gateway Station 33

Advanced and Enhanced Crew Stations 33

Infantry Crew Station 33

Expander Dismounted Interface 34

M220E Router 34

ROVIS (AN/VIC-3)

ROVIS (AN/VIC3) Vehicle Intercom System (VIS) 35

Master Control Station 35

Full Function Crew Station 35

LV2

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Tactical Gateway Station

Features:

• Intercomin1box–2crew&3CombatNetwork

Radios(CNR)

• Programmingofallsystemparameters

• TwoAdvancedCrewStationsembeddedwithinunit

• ThreeradioportswithRS232dataforradio

remotecontrol

• IPgateway

• Ethernetconnection

Benefits:

TheTGScanbeusedasasingleboxintercomsolution

forapplicationsthatrequireonlytwocrewpositionsand

uptothreeradios.Thisunitisrequiredforallvehicle

configurationsandprovidesdirectconnectiontothe

vehicleprimepower.Additionalunitsareaddedinto

thesystembysimplyaddingunitstothestationcabling

whichtakestheformofa‘ring’routedaroundthevehicle.

TacG2 Vehicle Intercom System (VIS)

Features:

• BackwardscompatibilitywithAN/VIC-3

• Increasedfunctionalitythroughmoduleinsertion

• Configurabletomeettherequirementsofdifferent

usersandvehicletypes

• Superiorreliability

• Ease-of-useakeydesignfeature

• IPconnectivity,VoIPcalling,selectivecalling,

anddisplays

Benefits:

Thenextgenerationofreliable,effective

communicationsinanycombatenvironment.Fast,safe,

secureandreliablecommunicationsareanessential

elementofmissionsuccessintoday’sbattlefield.The

TacG2systemenablesvehiclemountedtroopstodothis

eveninthemostdemandingofmissions.Thesystemis

madeupofanumberofstandardunits,whichcanbe

‘mixed-and-matched’tosatisfythespecificfunctional

andtechnicalconfigurationrequirements.

Advanced and Enhanced Crew Stations

Features:

• Ethernet/RS232connectionfordatatransferand

SIPphone

• CustomExpansionUnit

• Displays(ACSonly)

• Selectivecalling

• Live/Vox/PTTselection

• Noise-trackingVox

Benefits:

TacG2AdvancedandEnhancedCrewStationsare

availableinbothsingle,anddualuservariants.These

unitsgivetheoptiontoplaceadditionaluserstothe

TacG2system,eitherasaretrospectiveupgradeorfor

specificlargervehicles.

Infantry Crew Station

Features:

• Providesoneheadsetport(supportingbothbinaural

andmonauralheadsettypes)

• 10/100MbpsEthernetPort(forconnectiontothe

ExpanderDismountedInterfaceunit)

Benefits:

TheInfantryCrewStation(ICS)isanexternally-

mountedunitwhichprovidesadismounteduserwith

accesstotheIntercomandon-boardradios(underthe

controloftheinternalcrew).

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M220E Router

Features:

• Point-to-pointprivatecallstootherusersin

thenetwork

• Conferencecallsbetweenusersinthenetwork

• Usersabletoshareacommonintercombetween

thenetworkedvehicles

• Radioassetscanbesharedbetweenthe

networkedvehicles

• Userscansharealarmsorauxiliaryaudioinputs

betweenthenetworkedvehicles

Benefits:

EachM200EincorporatesaSessionInitiationProtocol

(SIP)server,providingVoIPtelephonybetweenanyvalid

localSIPextension.Thetelephonynetworkmaythenbe

scaled-upbysimplyinterconnectingM200Eunits.The

M200Eincorporatesfive10/100Mb/sEthernetPortsto

interconnectuptofivevehiclesinamulti-vehiclenetwork

withoutanyadditionalinfrastructure.Alternatively,theycan

beusedtoconnectvehicle-mountedequipmenttoboth

theTacG2andanexternalWideAreaNetwork(WAN).

Expander Dismounted Interface

Features:

• IncorporatesasingleLED

• Pushbuttonswitch

• Atonegeneratorcanbedistributed,usingtheEDI,

throughouttheintercomwhenanexternaloperator

requestsconnection

Benefits:

TheExpanderDismountedInterface(EDI)isasmall

‘ExpanderBox’whichmaybefittedtothetopfaceof

anycrewstationunit.TheEDIprovidesthesystem

interfaceto,andcontrolovertheexternally-mounted

InfantryCrewStation(ICS).TheEDIincorporatesa

singleLED,apushbuttonswitch,andprovidesatone

generatorfordistributionthroughouttheintercom

whenanexternaloperatorrequestsconnection.

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Master Control Station

Features:

• Separateprotectedpowerforbothsystemmodules

andANRheadsets

• AlarmInputs

• Twowirefieldtelephoneconnection

• Loudspeakerconnectionwithvolumecontrol

• Threeprogrammablemodesfordifferent

operationalscenarios

• AbilitytoallowordenyaccesslevelstoexternalCNR

Benefits:

TheMasterControlStation(MCS)providescentral

powerandsystemcontrol.IncorporatesBITand

programmablecontroloveruseraccessto

externalradios.

ROVIS (AN/VIC-3) Vehicle Intercom System (VIS)

Features:

• Provideshighqualityexternalcommunicationsover

CombatNetRadio(CNR)

• Fullcontrolofinternalandexternalcommunications

viatheFFCS

• Uptosixradiosanduserspersystem

• Ringcableconnectionforalternativeroutingof

signaldataandpower

• Builttofullmilitaryspecifications

• Keyfeaturesde-centralisedforimprovedreliability

Benefits:

Designedtothehighestofmilitarystandards,ROVIS

(AN/VIC-3)istheworkhorseoftheCobhamfamily

ofintercoms.ROVISisthestandardfittoallUSArmy

mediumandheavyarmouredvehicles.Withsimple

installationandsetupprocedures,Cobham’smost

popularintercom,theROVIS(AN/VIC-3),offers

crewmembersfullcontrolofallaspectsoftheir

communicationsenvironment.

Full Function Crew Station

Features:

• Designedforsimplicityofuseunderall

environmentalconditions

• Providestheuserwithselectionofworkingand

monitorradios

• PTToperation

• LiveMicrophone

• NoisefollowingdynamicVOX

• Emergencyoverride

Benefits:

TheFullFunctionCrewStation(FFCS)providesasingle

userwithfullcontroloverworkingandmonitorradios,

volumecontrolandintercomaccess.

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Master Control Station – Light

Features:

• Separateprotectedpowerforbothmodulesand

ANRheadsets

• Twoexternalradioports

• RingHighwayconnections

• Centralisedcontroloverintercomaccessandradio

silence

• TheFFCSfromtheROVIS(AN/VIC-3)isfully

compatiblewiththeMCS/Landallowsindividualsto

configuretheirownsettingwhenconnectedintoan

LV2system

Benefits:

TheMasterControlStation–Light(MCS/L)provides

protectedandconditionedpowertoallmoduleswithin

thesystemfromasingle24Vsupply.

LV2 Vehicle Intercom Systems (VIS)

Features:

• Individualselectionoverworkingradioselection

• Centralcontroloverintercomaccess

(VOX,LiveMic/PTT)

• Secondintercomchannel

• Fullcontrolofinternalandexternalcommunications

viatheFFCS/L

• Variableconfigurationbetweenradiosandusers

withtworadiosasstandardontheMCS/L

• FullWirelessIntercomcapabilityforcrewand

dismountedtroops

Benefits:

Withasmallfootprintandeaseofuseakeyfeature,

theLV2istheidealchoiceforlightandsmallplatforms.

Builttofullmilitaryspecificationsandwithahighlevel

ofbattledamageresilience,LV2provideshighquality

externalcommunicationsoverCombatNetRadioand

isfittedtoUSArmyHMMWVs,lightvehiclesandSoviet

designedvehicles(T72andBMP).

Full Function Crew Station – Light

Features:

• Designedforsimplicityofuseunderall

environmentalconditions

• Selectionofworkingradio

• Monitorallotherradios

• Volumecontrol

• Selectionofsecondintercomchannel

Benefits:

TheFullFunctionCrewStation-Light(FFCS/L)

providessimilarfunctionalitytotheFFCSwithadual

usercapability.

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Eagle Radio – Mounted 39

Eagle Radio – Battery Charger 39

Eagle Radio – Rechargeable Battery Pack 39

IDSS – Integrated Digital Soldier System 40

Soldier Data Terminal 40

User Data Terminal 40

Maritime Data Terminal 40

Software

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WaveHawk Software 41

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Eagle Radio – Mounted

Features:

• Poweredbythevehicleintercom

• Connectstoaspareheadsetportonanycrew

stationposition

• Accesstointercommaybeeitherbyusingthe

Eagle’sVOXorbyusingtheprimaryPTT

• ThesecondEaglePTTcanbeusedtotransmitover

anyonevehiclemountedCNR(asselectedonthe

crewstation).Featurecanbedisabledifrequired

• EagleuserscanmonitoradditionalvehicleCNRs

asselectedonthecrewstationtowhichitis

connected.Featurecanbedisabledifrequired

• Twoserviceportconnectionsavailabletoallow

simultaneousintercomsanddataconnections

Benefits:

TheEagleRadioMounted(G310A)actsasagateway

betweentheEagleNetworkandthevehicleintercom

system.TheG310AprovidesdismountedEagleusers

withaccesstoboththevehicleintercomandvehicle

CNRs.Thisutilisesthesameeasytouseaudiomenuas

theEagleradios.

Eagle Radio

Features:

• Fullduplex,2.4GHzSquadRadio

• MANEToperationwithflexiblenetworkcapability

• Range–800m(pointtopoint)to3km(rebroadcast)

• Simultaneousvoiceanddatacommunications

• Automaticrebroadcastandretransmission,group

splittingandreforming

• SecuritythroughAES128encryption,frequency

hoppingandlowoutputpower(100mW)

Benefits:

Eagleradioisalowcost,licencefree,highfunctionality

radiocapableofarangeofsolutions.Intuitiveand

easytouse,itssinglepushandturnselectionbutton

isusedinconjunctionwithsimplevoiceprompted

menustoallowtheusertomakerapidchangestothe

radioconfiguration.Eaglehasbeendesignedforuseas

astandalonesection/squadradio,orasanintegrated

solutionthroughVehicleIntercomSystems(VIS)or

otherC4isystems.

Eagle Radio – Battery Charger

Features:

• Providesamulti-colourLEDchargeindicator

• Capableofsequentiallycharginguptoeight

batteries,oneatatime,completelyunattended

Benefits:

TheEagleBatteryChargerisastate-of-the-art,high

performancebatterychargerdesignedtobemounted

toavehicle.Thisallowsbatteriestobechargedwhile

thevehicleismovingorstopped.Dependingonthe

adaptersused,itiscapableofsequentiallycharging

uptoeightbatteries,oneatatime,completely

unattended.Thechargercanalsobedismountedfor

shopusage.

Eagle Radio – Rechargeable Battery Pack

Features:

• LithiumIonrechargeablebattery

• Achieves90%ofthebattery’scapacityevenafter

500cycles

• Providesaminimumof12hoursoperationintypical

operatingconditions

• Includes“StateofCharge”gaugewith5LED

segmentsdisplayingavailableenergyattheactual

batterytemperature,inincrementsof20%

Benefits:

Therechargeablebatterygivesafunctionalandcost

effectivewayofextendingtheEagleCCRssingleuse

duration,givingmajorcostandoperationalbenefitsto

theusers.Thebatteryisbuiltinadurableplastichousing

andisaccessedelectricallyviathethreesurfacecontacts

splitbetweenthetwofacesofthebattery.

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Soldier Data Terminal

Features:

• XPOperatingsystem

• DesignedforIP67protection

• Internalbatteryforextendedsystemuse

• Militaryspec.solidstatememory

• Designedforglovedoperation

• Inputs/outputs-USB,RS-232,Ethernet

Benefits:

TheSDTisalightweight,easy-to-use,militaryspec.

XPcomputerspecificallycreatedfordismounted

operations,thatisNVGcompatible.Thedaylight

readable3.7inchtouchscreendisplayandlowpower

designensurestheSDTisequippedtodealwiththe

challengesofmodernwarfare.

IDSS – Integrated Digital Soldier System

Features:

• Meetsmilitarystandardsforenvironmentaland

EMCperformance

• Recordingandplaybackforpostmissionanalysis

• Georeferencedfreehanddrawingandwhiteboard

sketching

• Integrateswithawiderangeofsensorsincludinglaser

binoculars,groundsensorsIRandTIvisionsystems

• InteroperablewithhighlevelCommandand

ControlsystemsandCobham’sMarineInterdiction

OperationsSystem(MIOS)

Benefits:

IDSSprovidescombattroopswithalightweight

compactsolutiontodelivertacticalSA,navigationand

acommonoperatingpicture,withfulldigitalmapping.

TheheartofIDSSisthehighspecificationWindows

XPSDT.Thislowpowersystemcanworkwithlowdata

ratelegacyCNRorIPbaseddataradios.

User Data Terminal

Features:

• Processor:1.6GHzIntelAtomProcessor

• 1GBofRAM(upgradableto2GB)

• 4GB(upgradableto16GB)compactflashmemory.

(OSandapplications)

• Upto64GBremovableNVflashmemory(mapdata)

• Typicalpowerconsumption10W

• MultipleruggedMMI,e.g.Touchscreen,hardkeys

andcursorcontrol

Benefits:

TheUserDataTerminal(UDT)isaprocessor,interface

anddisplayunitusedtohostsoftwareapplications

withtheharshmilitaryoperatingenvironment.

ItfeaturesaSVGA(800x600)transreflectivedaylight

readabledisplay.

Maritime Data Terminal

Features:

• Utilisesalargedaylightreadablehigh

resolutionscreen

• Cansupportawiderangeofsoftware

• ErgonomicallyfriendlyforBoardingPartyOfficers

orteams

• Cansupportawiderangeofotherfeatures

andsensors

Benefits:

TheMaritimeDataTerminal(MDT)isarugged

militarised,lightweight,powerfulWindows™XP

computertomeettherigourousdemandsofthe

BoardingPartyOperations.Thisfunctionalunithas

beendesignedtobeeasytouseandbenefitsfrom

simplifiedHumanComputerInterface(HCI).TheMDT

utilisesalargedaylightreadablehighresolutiontouch

screendisplay.

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WaveHawk Software

Features:

• Providesmapdisplays

• IndividualAIStargetscanbedisplayedusingthe

WaveHawkdatabasetable

• Providesroutemonitoringandplanning

• Providesasecuremessagingfacilityandcoalition

situationalawareness

• Allowsforfurtherexpandabilityandintegrationof

sensorsandlegacyhardware

Benefits:

WaveHawkhasbeendesignedtoprovideasecure

RHIBtrackingcapabilitywithBoardingPartyvoice

communications.Thesystemisalsodesignedtoallow

thetransferofdigitaldatabetweenMothership,RHIB

andBoardingPartyOfficer(BPO).Thesystemusesa

SecureAIStoprovideatrackingcapabilityforvessels

thatintegrateswithWaveHawkCISsoftware.This

allowstheMothershiptotrackaRHIBsecurelyand

sharetheinformationwithanycoalitionforcealsousing

compatibleS-AIS.

BattleHawk Software

Features:

• Specificallydesignedforsoldieruse

• WindowsXPembeddedastheopenarchitecture

operatingsystemofferingflexibleupgraderoutes

• Providesinterfacestocontrolandmonitorremote

sensornetworksincludingCBRNsensors,cameras

andremotecontrolofRGVsandUAVs

Benefits:

TheBattleHawksoftwareincorporatesarangeof

functionalityallowingittobeconfiguredtomeet

theneedsofarangeofoperatorsinthelandtactical

operationsdomain.Thefunctionsareaccessedvia

theHumanComputerInterface(HCI)whichhasthree

majorconfigurations;Command,TacticalVehicle,and

DismountedSoldier.

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Features:

• Tracksthesmallesttagatthelongestrange

• Receiversolutionsforfixedsite,airborneandvehicle

deployments

• Fullrangeoftagsforcovertdeploymentonvehicles,

packagesandpersonnel

• Highsensitivity

• Comprehensivedigitalmappingsupport

Benefits:

Anadvancedtaggingandtrackingsolution,theKestrel

systemofferssuperiorperformanceinmultipath

environmentsandgivesmorestableandaccurate

vectors.

Kestrel RDF Tracker

Features:

• Tacticalsolutionsforvehiclesandfixedsite

• Installedstrategicsolution

• Airborneoptions

• NetworkedviaMeshdataradio

• Totallycovertfitavailable

Benefits:

Scaleableandnetworkedsolutionprovidescapabilites

forlongrangecoverttrackinginthemostdifficult

locationsanddeployments.

Mobileunithastouchscreendisplayforeaseofuse.

Kestrel Tags

Features:

• Smallesttagsolutions

• Fullyintegratedoptions

• Lowprofileforpackagesandpersonnel

Benefits:

Commandabletagsallowcontroltoextendbattery

missionlife.Integratedunitforrapiddeploymenttime

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Kestrel - Covert Body Worn Receiver

Features:

• Antenna,inductiveearpieceandvoicesynthesised

feedbackofcontrols

• Four-buttoncontrolkeypadtoselectrangemodeand

tonevolume

• LightweightABShousingforeaseofcovert

deployment

• ReceiverstoresuptotenKestreltagchannels

• TwoAAbatteriestypicallyprovideover8hoursof

operation

Benefits:

TheCovertBodyWornReceiverprovidesapedestrian

operatorwiththeabilitytocovertlylocateatag.

Preciselocationinformationenablestagstobetracked

andrecoveredfrominsidebuildings,shoppingmalls

andhotels.Itssmallsizeanddiscreetnaturereduce

probabilityofmissioncompromise.

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VIP Tracking

Features:

• Covertbodyworntrackingdevicesandreceiversfor

closeVIPprotection

• Utilisesthe‘smallest’tagtechnologyavailableforeasy

concealment

• Varietyofsettingsontagstosuitdeployment

requirements

• AlarmsignalscontainuniquedefinableIDandsuffix

• Tagscontainintegralsensorstoindicatemotionstatus

Benefits:

ThecovertVIP/PackageTrackingApplicationKitallows

discreetcloseprotectionofpersonnel,andprovides

awayofremotelyalertinginduresssituationsand

re-locatinginkidnapevents.

Thekitisidealforrapiddeploymentsandcontainsa

handheldtransceiver,acovertbodywornreceiver,two

PPTxandtwoMiniFlatTags.

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Messenger VETA Receiver Decoder 49

Palladium Digital Receiver 49

SOLO4 – Receiver 49

SOLO5 – Receiver 49

SOLO – LDR Receiver 50

SOLO4 – Audio and Telemetry Receiver 50

Messenger VETA Receiver Decoder 50

Robust Receivers

SOLO4 – Miniature Robust Receiver 51

SOLO Central Receiver - Robust 51

SOLO4 – Robust Receiver 51

Infrastructure Receivers

PRORX – Receiver Decoder 52

SOLO Central Receiver 52

SOLO Central Receiver – Robust 52

Messenger Portable Decoder 52

Messenger 2 Decoder HD/SD AVC/H264 53

Tactical Receivers

SOLO4 – NanoVue 54

SOLO4 – NanoVue – Robust 54

SOLO4 – MicroVue Commander Receive Case 54

SOLO4 – MicroVue Receive Case 54

SOLO4 – MultiVue Receive Case 55

Digital DynaView Receiver 55

Messenger VETA Monitor Receiver 55

Transmitters

Messenger 2 Encoder Module (M2EM) 56

Palladium II Digital Video Transmitter 56

SOLO4 – Micro Transmitter 56

VETA Miniature Transmitter 56

SOLO5 – Transmitter 57

SOLO6 – Dual Transmitter 57

VETA Transmitter Compact 57

Messenger 2 Compact High-Power Transmitter 57



Video Microwave Digital Transmitter 58

Messenger Compact High-Power Transmitter 58

Handheld Video Transmitter II 59

SOLO – LDR Transmitter 59

SOLO ASI COFDM Transmitter 59

SOLO4 – Audio and Telemetry Transmitter 59

Robust Transmitters

MRTX – Miniature Robust Transmitter 60

SOLO4 – Robust Transmitter 60

Airborne

Messenger 2 Transmitter Enhanced 61

Messenger High-Power COFDM Transmitter 61

Messenger Smart Receiver 61Messenger 2 Compact High-Power Transmitter 61PRORX Receiver Decoder 62Messenger 2 Decoder HD/SD AVC/H264 62

Broadcast

PRORXB – Broadcast Receiver Decoder 63

SOLO ENG H.264 COFDM TX 63

SOLO H.264 SD/HD COFDM TX 63

Messenger 2 Transmitter Enhanced 63

SOLBRXD – Broadcast Receiver Decoder 64

SOLO2 – Broadcast Hand Held Receiver 64

SOLBTX – Broadcast Transmitter 64

SOLO – Broadcast Micro Transmitter 64

Accessories

FCON – Field Controller 65

SOLO 1W Amp 65

SOLO – Transmission and Receiver Kit 65

Accessories – Amplifiers

SOLO4 – Robust Clip-on 1W Amplifier 66

SOLO– 1W Amplifier 66

SOLO – 1W Vehicle Amplifier 66

SOLAMP 500mW Booster 66

SOLAMP Robust 5W Amplifier 67

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Palladium Digital Receiver

Features:

• 16channels

• MPEG-2orMPEG-4compression

• Selectablebandwidths

• OptionalvideostreamingoverIP

• Built-inABSandAES128bitencryption

(AES256optional)

Benefits:

Thisdual-diversityreceiverintegratesanRFreceiver,

MPEG2or4decoding,COFDMdemodulationanddown

convertersintoonesmall,aluminiumhousing.Itisan

idealstandalonesystemforthereceptionofdigital

videoandhas16presetchannelconfigurationstoselect.

Messenger VETA Receiver Decoder

Features:

• SupportsDVB-Tandoptionalnarrowbandmodes

downto1.25MHzBW

• HD/SDAVCH.264andSDMPEG-2decoding

• COFDMdemodulation

• Rangeofbandwidths

• DualdiversityinputsandinternalRFBlockDown

Converters(BDCs)

Benefits:

ThisMRVDtwochannelmaximal-ratiodiversity

receiverworkswithGMS’sencodersandtransmittersto

providethehighestvideoqualitywithultra-lowlatency

andfastrecoveryessentialforwirelesscoverage

ofreal-timeeventssuchassportsandsurveillance

applications.Thesolutionprovidesoptimumreception

indifficultfadingandmultipathenvironments.

SOLO4 – Receiver

Features:

• Comprehensiveonscreendisplaydiagnosticsforlink

analysis,includingspectrumanalyser

• Maximumratiocombiningantennadiversityforfade

andmultipathelimination

• InternalAES128/256bitencryption(optional)

• Verylowdelayvideooperationforrealtime

applications

• IncorporatingMPEG2andMPEG4videodecoding

Benefits:

Thisfeature-richdiversityinputdigitalvideoreceiver

iscompatiblewithmultipleCOFDMtransmission

formatsfrom8MHzDVB-Tto2.5and1.25MHznarrow

bandmodes.TheSOLO4Receiverissuitableforall

missiontypesandisequippedwithvideo,twovoice

anddatachannelsandisdesignedforeasyintegration

intocommandvehicle,briefcaseorcentralreceive

applications.

SOLO5 – Receiver

Features:

• IPvideostreaming(RTSPandUDP)

• Batterypackprovidesmorethan5hours

continuoususe

• Maximumratiocombiningantennadiversity

• Internalrecordingto32GBSDcard

• SelectableAES128/256encryption(optional)

Benefits:

Acompactdigitaldiversityreceiverinarobust,

compactandlightweighthousing,thiscanbeused

bothremotelyandinfixedlocationapplications.An

on-boardMicroSDcardmakeslocalrecordingpossible,

whileanEthernetinterfaceenablesplaybackand

downloadingofrecordedvideo.

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SOLO4 – Audio and Telemetry Receiver

Features:

• Rangeoffrequencybands

• Usercapacitycanbesharedbetweenaudioanduser

RS232telemetrydata

• Diversityreception

• UniquenarrowbandCOFDMmodulation


Benefits:

AdiversityCOFDMreceiver,thisisdesignedspecifically

forthereceptionofaudioandtelemetrydataupto

5kminanon-lineofsightenvironment.Configurable

intodifferentuserselectablebandwidths,thereceiver

islightweightandweather-proof,socanbeused

inbody-wornapplicationsorprolongedoutdoor

deployments.

SOLO – LDR Receiver

Features:

• Rangeofselectablebandwidths

• Temperaturerange=-20to+60ºC

• OptionalAES128/256bitencryption

• LDRsystemtransmitsimages(NLOS)upto2km

• Robust,water-sealedenclosure

Benefits:

ThisLowDataRatesystemisadigitalvideo

transmissionsystem,pickingupinformationalquality

videosentbytheLDRtransmitteratreducedframe

rates.Thehighlevelofcompressionallowsimagesto

besentovergreatdistances–upto20kminalineof

sightenvironment,dependingonmodeandfrequency.

VETA Receiver

Features:

• COFDMdemodulation(400(optional)or2KCarriers)

• Bandwidthsfrom1.25MHz(optional)to8MHz

• Inputfrequency:0.174to7.2GHz(in-bands)

• Lowend-to-endsystemlatency(~40mS)

• ABS/AES(optional)128or256scrambling

Benefits:

TheVeryEfficientTransmissionApparatus(VETA)

provideshigh-qualityandlow-latencywireless

audio/videotransmissionforthemostdemanding

applications.InternalMPEG-2orMPEG-4encoders

anddecodersofferreal-timevideothat’scrucialfor

applicationssuchassurveillanceandlawenforcement.

Versatilehousingenablesoptionalmountingina

suitcase,onadesktoporinaninstrumentationrack.

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SOLO Central Receiver– Robust

Features:

• IPcontrolandstreamingvideo

• FullyMPEG2compliantincluding4:2:2

• QuadCOFDMdiversity


applications

• ComprehensiveOSDdiagnostics

Benefits:

ThishighlyflexiblesolutioncombinesfourCobham

SOLOReceiversinarobustenclosure,providingup

tofourvideostreamsinharshenvironments.Military

andlawenforcementorganisationscanquicklydeploy

overtandcovertsurveillance,recoveringvideofree

fromdistortionstypicallyassociatedwithfadingand

multipath.IP67rated,thissolutionconformstoDEF

STAN59-411forEMCandMIL-STD-810G

forenvironmental.

SOLO4 – Miniature Robust Receiver

Features:


• InternalrecordingtoSDcard

• Compactweather-proofhousingtoIP67

• ControllableviaFieldProgrammerorEthernet

• Lowcurrentdrain,typically8W

Benefits:

ThisfullyportableCOFDMdigitaldiversityreceiveruses

thelatesttechnologysharedwiththeNanoVueunit.It

isidealforuseasaconfidenceormonitoringreceiver

fortacticaluse,orforlongtermcovertsurveillance,

perimetersecurityandfirecontrolwherepermanent

installationsrequireweather-proofhousing.

SOLO4 – Robust Receiver

Features:

• ComprehensiveOSDdiagnostic,includingspectrum

analyser



• InternalAES128/256bitdecryption(optional)


applications

• IncorporatingMPEG2andMPEG4videodecoding

Benefits:

ThisRobustSOLO4Receiverisafeature-rich,diversity

inputdigitalvideoreceiver,whichiscompatiblewith

multipleCOFDMtransmissionformats.Suitablefor

allmissiontypes,thereceiver’snarrowbandwidth

modulationoffersunprecedentedspectralefficiency,

whilealsoincreasingthesystemsensitivityandrange.

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SOLO Central Receiver

Features:

• Foursimultaneousvideoreceptionandviewing

• Built-inoptionsforrebroadcastorIPnetwork

distribution(optional)

• Rackmounthardwaresolutions,withweather-proof

outdoorsolutionsavailable

• RemotecontrolviaIPinterfaces

• Uptofourwaymaximumratiocombiningantenna

diversityforfadeandmultipathelimination

Benefits:

TheSOLOCentralReceiversystemisahighly

flexiblesolutionforuseinpermanentortemporary

applications,helpinglawenforcementandemergency

servicestoimproveefficiencyandsafetyin

surveillanceoperations.Specificallydesignedforurban

infrastructures,itallows24x7unattendedoperation

anddecodestransmissionsfromuptofourtransmitters

simultaneously.

PRORX – Receiver Decoder

Features:

• 2,4,6or8wayCOFDMdiversity




• Comprehensiveon-screendisplay(OSD)diagnostics

forlinkanalysis,includingspectrumanalyser


applications

Benefits:

Thisfeature-rich,multi-waydiversityCOFDMreceiver

incorporatesafullyfeaturedSDMPEG2decoder,with

compositeandSDIvideooutputsaswellasaGenlock

videoinput.ThePRORXcanbecontrolledthroughits

OLEDfrontpaneldisplay,aswellasonitsRS232orIP

Ethernetbrowsercontrolinterfaces.

SOLO Central Receiver– Robust

Features:


• FullyMPEG2compliantincluding4:2:2

• QuadCOFDMdiversity


applications

• ComprehensiveOSDdiagnostics

Benefits:

ThishighlyflexiblesolutioncombinesfourCobham

SOLOReceiversinarobustenclosure,providingup

tofourvideostreamsinharshenvironments.Military

andlawenforcementorganisationscanquicklydeploy

overtandcovertsurveillance,recoveringvideofree

fromdistortionstypicallyassociatedwithfadingand

multipath.IP67rated,thissolutionconformstoDEF

STAN59-411forEMCandMIL-STD-810G

forenvironmental.

Messenger Portable Decoder

Features:

• Broadcastquality4:2:2MPEG-2decoder

• Lowdelay

• Compactdesign

• Operatingtemperature=0ºCto50ºC

• Runson12VDC

Benefits:

ThiscompactprofessionalMPEG-2digitalaudio/video

decoderisdesignedtoworkalongsideGMS’sMSR

DiversityReceiver,mountedbeneathit.Whenusedin

conjunctionwithGMS’sMDT-Btransmitter,system

latenciesdownto2-3framesareprovided.

Thiscombinationofbroadcastqualityaudio/videoand

ultra-lowlatencymakethissystemperfectforsports

andENGapplications.

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Messenger 2 Decoder HD/SD AVC/H264

Features:

• Supportsupto60megabitspersecondH.264stream

processing

• Frameratesto60framespersecond

• Built-inHDtoSDDown-Conversion

• Compactdesignwithlocalcontrolandmonitoring

• HD-SDI,DVI,Component&Compositevideooutputs

Benefits:

TheM2DisacompanionproducttoGMS’sAVC

EncodersandTransmittersprovidingthehighest

videoqualitywithultra-lowlatencyandfastrecovery

essentialforwirelesscoverageofreal-timeeventssuch

assportsandsurveillanceapplications.Thesolution

canbecontrolledeitherthroughitsfront-panelcontrol

interfaceorthroughitsLANinterface.

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SOLO4 – NanoVue – Robust

Features:

• Highresolution4.3”display

• Singlebuttonoperation

• Interchangeablebatterypack

• Robustshock-andwater-proofhousing

• Suppliedwithantennae

Benefits:

Thisfullyportabledigitaldiversityreceiverincorporates

ahighresolutionvideoscreenwithreceiver,antennae

andclip-onbatteriesintoarobustandcompact

lightweighthousing.Idealforuseasatactical

receiverindemandingbody-wornapplications,itis

programmedthroughaPCapplication,thencontrolled

throughasimplesinglebuttoninterface.

SOLO4 – NanoVue

Features:

• Highresolution4.3”display

• Easytousetouchscreen

• InternalrecordingtoSDcard

• 4hoursbatterylife(viaexternalpack)

• Compactweather-proofhousing

Benefits:

Afullyportabledigitaldiversityreceiver,theNanoVue

incorporatesahighresolution,daylight-viewabletouch

screenwithreceiver,antennaeandclip-onbatteries.

Idealfortacticaluseasamonitoringreceiverorfor

mobilesurveillance,itprovidesdecisionmakerswith

realtimevideofeedback.

SOLO4 – MicroVue Commander Receive Case

Features:

• 8.4”colourmonitorinlid

• BuiltintelemetryradioandPTZcontrolpanelfor

remotecameracontrol

• 110Vand240VAC,DCandinternalbatteryoperation

• 5.5”touchscreeninbasefordeviceconfiguration

• OptionalFFVbasedharddiskrecorderwithplayback

routedtolidmonitor

Benefits:

Thisbriefcasereceiver/recorderpackagefortactical

videosurveillanceoperationsisdesignedtobeusedin

conjunctionwiththeClearCamdeployablecameraor

standardViscaandPelcocameras.Thebuilt-incontrol

panelincludesalltheusualPTZfunctions.Securityof

transmissionisensuredbytheuseofStandardABS

encryption,withtheoptionofAES128or

256-bitencryption.

SOLO4 – MicroVue Receive Case

Features:

• 8.4”colourmonitorinlid

• 5.5”touchscreenbaseinbasefordevice

configuration

• Optional160GBharddiskrecorderwithplaybackon

lidmonitor



• InternalAES128or256encryption

Benefits:

TheMicroVuebriefcasereceiver/recorderpackage

fortacticalvideosurveillanceoperationscanalsobe

usedasaremotevideoreceiverforUAVandUGV

applications.ItcombinesaCobhamSOLOReceiver

withtwodiversitydown-convertersandtwoantennae

intoonerapidly-deployablebriefcasekit.

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Digital DynaView Receiver

Features:

• Fullframerate,standardresolution,digitalvideo

• Excellentsensitivity,betterthan-98dBmforC-band

(2.5MHzBW)

• 16pre-setchannelconfigurations

• Operationinbandsfrom300to5000MHz

• OptionalintegratedvideooverIPwith

Ethernetconnection

Benefits:

Thisdual-diversityreceiveristheidealstandalone

systemforthereceptionofdigitalvideoinmany

applications,integratingalltheelectronicsrequired

forRFreception,COFDMdemodulationanddown

convertersintoonealuminiumhousingwithflip-up

monitor.StandardandHighDefinitionmodelsare

available.

SOLO4 – MultiVue Receive Case

Features:

• Foursimultaneousvideoreceptionandviewing

• Colourmonitorinlidwithquadorindividualviewing

• Usertouchscreencontrolinterface

• OptionalIPstreamingandmicrowaverelay



Benefits:

Thisrapidly-deployablebriefcasereceiverpackage

isidealforteam-basedtacticalvideosurveillance

operations.Itwilldecodeanddisplayfourseparate

digitalvideochannels,allowsitsoperatortoobserve

activitiesinfourdifferentlocationsorfourviewsof

onelocation.TheMultiVueensuresexcellentvideo

receptionqualityandisoftenusedbyfirstresponder

andemergencyteams.

Messenger VETA Monitor Receiver

Features:

• COFDMdemodulation(400(optional)or2KCarriers)

• Bandwidthsfrom1.25MHz(optional)to8MHz

• Inputfrequency:0.174to8.5GHz(in-bands)

• Ethernetportconnectivityforstreamingand

control/monitoring

• SupportsISO13818transportstreamdemuxing

Benefits:

AhandheldHD/SDAVC/MPEG-2monitorreceiver,

thisprovidesthehighestvideoqualitywithultralow

latencyandfastrecoveryessentialforrealtimeevents.

ItsDiversityCombinercanprovideupto2.5dBinlink

performance,increasingthereceiver’ssensitivityto

-97.5dBmat8MHzbandwidth.

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Palladium II Digital Video Transmitter

Features:

• Rangeofpoweroutputsavailable

• Supportsthreebandwidthmodes–wideband,

narrowbandandultra-narrowband

• Fullframeratestandardresolutiondigitalvideo

• MPEG-2orMPEG-4compression

• Twohighfidelityaudiochannels

Benefits:

Providingexceptionalvideoqualityinhighmultipath

environments,thistransmitterisidealforuseinside

buildings,inurbanareasandotherapplicationswhere

multipathwouldcausevideotearingorbreakupin

analoguesignals.Thesolutionisdesignedtotransmit

video,twoaudiochannelsandadatachannelandis

idealforconcealments,roboticandUAVapplications.

Messenger 2 Encoder Module

Features:

• Ultra-lowend-to-endsystemlatency

(downto~44mS)

• AVCHD/SDEncoder(upto1080p60FPS)

• Supportsdualaudio/video/dataprograms(multi-

cameraand3Dsupport)

• StreamingviaLAN,ASIorSerialInterface

• BCRYPTAES128/256encryption

Benefits:

Thistransmitterhasultralowdelaycodingtechnology,

crucialforapplicationssuchassportscoverage,

surveillanceandlawenforcement.Specialfeatures

includemonochromevideomode,whichgivessharper

picturesandsavesbitrate;andvideoonlymode,where

audioanddatachannelsareswitchedoffandbitrateis

automaticallyswitchedtothevideochannel.

SOLO4 – Micro Transmitter

Features:

• MPEG-2encoding(MPEG-4isalsoavailable)for

excellentimagequalityretention

• Severaluser-selectablemodestradingoffimage

qualityagainstrange

• IncludesRFup-conversionandPAcircuitryona

completesingleboardtransmitter

• Optional128/256encryption

• Optional500mW/1Wamps

• Transmitsupto750m,non-lineofsight

Benefits:

ThisCOFDMdigitalvideotransmitterisdesigned

specificallyforcovertvideoinstallationsandbody-worn

applications.Alsoavailablewithoutcables,connection

viaaminiatureHirose.Itssmallsize,lightweightcase

andlowpowerconsumptionmakeitidealforvideo

hidesorapplicationsrequiringlongtermbatterypower

deployments,smallunmannedaerialvehiclesand

body-wornorbodywireuse.

VETA Miniature Transmitter

Features:

• Bandwidthsfrom1.25MHzto8MHz

• DualL/SBandCapability

• Built-inMPEG-2/4encoder

• Lowendtoendsystemlatency(~44mS)

• Optionalwirelesscontrolunit

Benefits:

Thissmall,power-efficienttransmitterisidealfor

concealmentandbodywornapplicationsandsmall

unmannedvehicles.Localcontrolprovidessystem-

leveleaseofoperation,whilethetransmitter’sspecially

designed‘low-delay’codingtechnologyiscrucialfor

applicationssuchassportscoverage,surveillanceand

lawenforcement.

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SOLO6 – Dual Transmitter

Features:

• Availableinavarietyoffrequencybandsfrom300

MHzto5.0GHz

• Abletotransmitimagesupto1km,non-lineof

sight,dependingonmodeandfrequency

• SupportsMPEG2andMPEG4imagecompression

• Built-in32bitABSencryption(AES128/256

optional)

• 8MHzDVB-Tmodulationforexcellentimage

qualityatshorterranges

Benefits:

TheSOLO6issmall,lightweightandweather-proof,

offeringseveralwaystostreamtwovideofeeds.A

feature-richCOFDMdigitalvideotransmitter,itisideal

forestablishingruggedwirelessvideolinks,indoorsand

outdoors.Excellentrange,performanceandspectral

efficiencyareofferedwhenoperatingintheunique2.5

MHz/1.25MHzand625kHznarrowbandwidthmodes.

SOLO5 – Transmitter

Features:


MHzto6.0GHz

• Abletotransmitimagesfrom200mto16km,

dependingonline-of-sightconditions,frequency,

bandwidthandtheenvironment

• Highlypowerefficient,drawingonly4Wat12V

• Built-in32bitABSencryption,withAES128/256

alsoavailable

• User-selectableMPEG2andMPEG4image

compression

Benefits:

Thislightweight,feature-richCOFDMdigitalvideo

transmittercanoperateinavarietyofbandwidths,

allowinguserstotradeoffimagequalityagainstrange.

Excellentperformanceandspectralefficiencyare

offeredbytheSOLO5,whichisidealforestablishing

ruggedwirelessvideolinksinallenvironments.Itcan

bebody-wornormountedonanykindofvehicle.

VETA Transmitter Compact COFDM

Features:

• Bandwidthsfrom1.25MHzto8MHz

• Built-inMPEG-2/4encoder

• Idealforhighsecuritysurveillance,helicopterlinks,

UAV/UGVapplicationsandmobileandportableAV

applications

• ABSsecurity,withoptionalAES128/256encryption

• COFDMmodulation(400or2Kcarriers)

Benefits:

ThisruggedVETAtransmitterhasbeendesignedtobe

ascompactaspossible,weighingjust130g.ItslowDC

powerconsumptionmakesitidealforhand-heldor

covertapplicationsoperatedfromabattery.Thesolution

acceptsacompositeorS-Videoinput,analoguestereo

audioinputsandaRS232userdatainput.

Messenger Compact High-Power Transmitter

Features:

• RobustlinkperformancewithCOFDM

• Usedinhelicopterlinks,UAV/UGVandhighsecurity

surveillanceapplications

• Built-inMPEG-2Encoder

• Lowsystemlatency

• OptionalfixedkeyscramblingsystemorAES

Benefits:








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Features:


3Gmodem,batteryandcamera

• HousedinruggedIP66housingsuitableforoutdoor

deployment




Benefits:

TheDropCam3GTransmitteroffersuniquedual

modemcapability,withaCOFDMlinkforhighquality

videoovershort/mediumrangesanda3Glinkfor

observationalqualityvideoandcameracontrolover

rangeslimitedonlybynetworkcoverage.Suppliedwith

ahighresolutionlowlightcameratodockdirectlytothe

transmitterbodyorabstractusinga3mcable.


Features:


battery,cameraandmicrophone

• Mountingcamera3.6mmlens



• Integralbatterypackwithupto4hoursofpower

Benefits:

Thissecondgenerationdropcameraisidealforrapid

deploymenttacticalscenarios,withvideocoverage

acrossrangestypically300-500m,non-lineofsight.

Suppliedwithahighresolutionlowlightcamerato

dockdirectlytothetransmitterbodyorabstractusing

a3mcable.

Video Microwave Digital Transmitter

Features:

• ThreeCOFDMdigitalvideolinkbandwidths

• LowlatencyvideocompressorsupportsNTSC&

PALformats

• AES128encryption(AES256optional)

• IdealforsmallUAVsandUGVs

• Varietyofdualbandantennasavailable

Benefits:

TheVMD-Telemetryprovidesa100mWnarrowband

COFDMvideotransmitterandatwo-waywirelessdata

linkinonecompactenclosureusingasingleantenna.

Thisoffersalowlatencyhighperformancenon-lineof

sightdigitalvideolinkandacommandandcontrolserial

datalink.

Messenger Compact High-Power Transmitter

Features:




• Built-inMPEG-2Encoder

• Lowsystemlatency

• OptionalfixedkeyscramblingsystemorAES

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SOLO – LDR Transmitter

Features:

• Housedinarobust,watersealedenclosure

• CanbeusedmoreeasilyatUHFfrequencies

• Consumesonly3W

• OptionalAES128.256bitencryption

• Optionalclip-onboosterPAforfurtherrange

Benefits:

ThisLowDataRatetransmitterisalong-rangedigital

videotransmitter.Itsendsinformationalquality

videoatreducedframerates,compressedtovery

lowdatarates,enablingimagestobesentoververy

longdistances–upto2kminanon-lineofsight

environmentand20kmlineofsight,dependingon

modeandfrequency.

Handheld Video Transmitter II

Features:

• Uniquecamerahead/laserpointcombination

• COFDMtransmissionfornon-lineofsightdigital

videotransmission

• 16programmablechannels

• Highresolutionwithlowlightcapability

• Interchangeablelenses

• Weighsonly1.9kg

Benefits:

TheHandheldVideoTransmitterisidealforfirst

responderandtacticalvideoreconnaissancemissions.

ItsLEDtacticallanternprovidesaveryflexiblecarry

andilluminationcombination,makingitessentialfor

fire/rescue,government,militaryandlawenforcement

teams.ACOFDMdigitalvideotransmitter,battery,

cameraandmicrophoneareunitedinarobustchassis.

SOLO ASI COFDM Transmitter

Features:

• DVB-T6/7/8MHzandoptionalnarrowband

modulation

• ASIinput

• Lowpowerconsumption10W

• Ultralightweight400g

• UpgradepathtoSDandHDvideoencoding

Benefits:

Thisrugged,modulator-transmitterisidealfor

repeater/re-broapplications.TheASItransmitter

operatesinavarietyofbandwidths,enablingimage

qualitytobetradedoffagainstrange,tosuitalltypes

ofapplications.Abletotransmitimagesinanon-line

ofsightenvironmentupto1km,thetransmittercan

achieveevenfurtherrangewithanoptionalclip-on

boosterPA.

SOLO4 – Audio and Telemetry Transmitter

Features:

• Bandwidthsfrom25kHzto125kHz

• Widerbandwidthsavailableonrequest

• AES128/256bitencryption,subjecttoexportcontrols

• CanbeconnectedtoCobhamIPsolutionstocreate

ruggedwirelessIPBridgeapplications


Benefits:

ThisCOFDMtransmitterisdesignedspecificallyfor

thetransmissionofaudioandtelemetrydata.Usinga

uniquenarrowbandCOFDMmodulation,itwilltransmit

upto5kminanon-lineofsightenvironment.Supplied

inarugged,lightweightweather-proofaluminium

chassis,thetransmittercanbeusedinbody-worn

applications,orprolongedoutdoordeployments.

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SOLO4 – Robust Transmitter

Features:


MHzto3.4GHz

• Built-in32-bitABSencryption,withAES128/256

available

• Cantransmitimagesupto500minnon-lineof

sightenvironment

• Furtherrangepossiblewithbolt-onboosterPA

• SuppliedinasealedIP67ratedaluminiumenclosure

Benefits:

Operatinginavarietyoftransmissionbandwidths,this

feature-richCOFDMdigitalvideotransmitterallowsthe

usertotradeoffimagequalityagainstrange.Excellent

range,performanceandspectralefficiencyareoffered

whenoperatingintheunique2.5MHzand1.25MHz

narrowbandwidthmodes.Idealforprolongedrugged

wirelessvideolinksinharshenvironments.

MRTX – Miniature Robust Transmitter

Features:

• AvailableinmicrowaveandUHFfrequencies

• Varietyoffrequencybandsfrom300MHzto6.0GHz

• Cantransmitimagesupto750minnon-lineofsight

environment

• Furtherrangepossiblewithoptionalinternal1W

boosterPA

• SuppliedinasealedIP67ratedaluminiumenclosure

Benefits:

Thisfeature-richCOFDMdigitalvideotransmitter

allowsuserstotradeoffimagequalityagainstrange.

Idealforestablishingprolongedruggedwireless

videolinksinharshenvironments,thetransmitterhas

built-in32bitABSencryption–AES128/256isalso

available,subjecttoexportcontrols.Excellentrange,

performanceandspectralefficiencyinuniquenarrow

bandwidthmodes.

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Messenger High-Power COFDM Transmitter

Features:

• Acceptsavarietyofvideoformats

• 7-15Wlinearisedoutputpower

• 128/256-bitscramblingoption(AES)

• MPEG2,MPEG4andAVCencoders

• Outputfrequency:1to7GHz(In-Bands)

Benefits:

WhenusedwithaCOFDMreceiver,thistransmitter

providesauniquecombinationofsecurityandlink

reliability,whichgivescrisp,clearpicturesinthemost

difficultofterrains.Thesolutionincludes‘lowdelay’

codingtechnologywhichiscrucialforapplicationssuch

assportscoverage,surveillanceandlawenforcement,

wherepersonnelarereactingtoreal-timeevents.

Messenger 2 Transmitter Enhanced

Features:

• Idealforentertainment,sportsandENG

applications,aswellasmilitaryoperations

• AVCHD/SDencoder(upto1080p60FPS)

• COFDMmodulation(DVB-T2Kor4Kcarriers)

• DualL/Sbandcapability

• TimecorrelatedKLVmetadatahandling

Benefits:

ThissecondgenerationAVCHD/SDtransmitterfeatures

ultra-lowsystemlatency,greatlyenhancingreal-time

operatingwhenusedintimecriticalsituationslike

pilotingUAVs,UGVsorinthreatresponse.Dualvideo

processingenables3Dcontentcollectionwhich

providesdepthperceptionandgreatercontrolfor

UGVapplicationsrequiringfinespatialoperations,like

explosivedevicede-arming.

Messenger Smart Receiver

Features:

• RobustlinkperformancewithCOFDMprovides

superiorcoverage

• EnhancedDopplerperformancefortracking

movingvehicles

• 49MHzto6GHz(In-Bands)withoptionalinternal

orexternaldown-converters

• Multi-inputdiversitymaximal-ratiocombining

• Optionallocalcontrolpanel

Benefits:

ThisVHF/UHFDVB-TReceiverprovidessignificantly

increasedreceptionrange,boostingtheSignalto

NoiseRatioby78%fortwoinputsand250%for4

inputs.IdealforENGandsportsapplications,UAV/

UGV,helicopterlinksandmobileAVapplications,

theReceivercanbeteamedwithaLANIPstreaming

interfacetodistributewirelesscontentviatheinternet.

Messenger 2 Compact High-Power Transmitter

Features:




• Built-inACV/H.264Encoder

• SD/HDSDIformatsupto1080p

• Optional128/256-bitscramblingoption(AES)

Benefits:



surveillanceandlawenforcement,wherepersonnelare

reactingtoreal-timeevents.Thesolutionoffersdouble

thethroughputofthestandardM2Tandincreases

operatingrangesignificantly,transmittingmultiple

videostreamsthroughonetransmitter.

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Messenger 2 Decoder HD/SD AVC/H264

Features:

• Supportsupto60megabitspersecondH.264stream

processing

• Frameratesto60framespersecond

• Built-inHDtoSDDown-Conversion

• Compactdesignwithlocalcontrolandmonitoring

• HD-SDI,DVI,Component&Compositevideooutputs

Benefits:

TheM2DisacompanionproducttoGMS’sAVC

EncodersandTransmittersprovidingthehighest

videoqualitywithultra-lowlatencyandfastrecovery

essentialforwirelesscoverageofreal-timeeventssuch

assportsandsurveillanceapplications.Thesolution

canbecontrolledeitherthroughitsfront-panelcontrol

interfaceorthroughitsLANinterface.

PRORX – Receiver Decoder

Features:

• 2,4,6or8wayCOFDMdiversity







applications

Benefits:

Thisfeature-rich,multi-waydiversityCOFDMreceiver

incorporatesafullyfeaturedSDMPEG2decoder,with

compositeandSDIvideooutputsaswellasaGenlock

videoinput.ThePRORXcanbecontrolledthroughits

OLEDfrontpaneldisplay,aswellasonitsRS232orIP

Ethernetbrowsercontrolinterfaces.

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SOLO ENG H.264 COFDM Transmitter

Features:

• 40%lowerbit-ratesthanconventionalMPEG2systems

• Transmitsimagesinanon-lineofsightenvironment

upto1km

• Truebroadcastqualitypicturesinonly2.5MHz

bandwidth,maximisingusageoflimitedRFspectrum

• Analogueaudioinputsfeatureswitchablemic/Line

levelwithvariablegainandP12powering

• RangeofRFfrequencybandsavailable,from340MHz

to8.2GHz(low-costupgradeavailable)

Benefits:

SpecificallydesignedforElectronicNewsGathering

applications,thisisarugged,SD/HDCOFDMdigital

videotransmitter,dockingneatlyontoalltypesofENG

cameras.Formaximumflexibility,theunithasavariety

ofvideoinputoptionsincludingcomposite,SDI,HD-SDI

andHDMI.Anintegratedcontrolpanelcoversallmajor

functions,with16user-definedpresets.

PRORXB – Broadcast Receiver

Features:

• 2,4,6or8wayCOFDMdiversity-maximumratio

combiningRFoutputsfordistortion-freevideo

• H.264SD&HDdecoding,plusfullyMPEG2

compliantSDdecoding

• HD-SDI/SDIwithembeddedaudioandHDMI

output

• ASIinputandoutput

• Genlockinputandcompositevideooutput(with

optionalHDdown-conversion)

Benefits:

Afeature-rich,multi-waydiversityCOFDMreceiver

designedtoworkwiththenextgenerationofH.264

wirelesscamerasystems.Createdforthebroadcast

market,itincorporateson-screendisplaydiagnostics,

IPcontrolandoptionalIPstreamingvideo.AllDVB-T

6/7/8MHzmodesaresupported,plusoptionalCobham

Narrowband.

SOLO H.264 SD/HD COFDM Transmitter

Features:

• LowdelayH.264SD&HDencoding

• HD-SDI/SDIwithembeddedaudioinput

• CompositevideoandHDMIinput,ASIinput

andoutput

• DVB-T6/7/8MHzandoptionalnarrowband

modulation

• Ultralightweight400gwithlowpowerconsumption

Benefits:

TheSOLOH.264Transmitterisarugged,Standard

orHighDefinitiondigitalvideotransmitter,idealfor

motorsport,airborne,sportsandnewslinksapplications.

Itcanoperateinvarioustransmissionbandwidths

allowingatradeoffbetweenimagequalityandrange.

Broadcastqualitypicturescanbetransmittedin

only2.5MHzbandwidththroughultraefficient

H.264encoding.

Messenger 2 Transmitter Enhanced

Features:

• Idealforentertainment,sportsandENG

applications,aswellasmilitaryoperations

• AVCHD/SDencoder(upto1080p60FPS)

• COFDMmodulation(DVB-T2Kor4Kcarriers)

• DualL/Sbandcapability

• TimecorrelatedKLVmetadatahandling

Benefits:

ThissecondgenerationAVCHD/SDtransmitterfeatures

ultra-lowsystemlatency,greatlyenhancingreal-time

operatingwhenusedintimecriticalsituationslike

pilotingUAVs,UGVsorinthreatresponse.Dualvideo

processingenables3Dcontentcollectionwhich

providesdepthperceptionandgreatercontrolfor

UGVapplicationsrequiringfinespatialoperations,like

explosivedevicede-arming.

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SOLO2 – Broadcast Hand Held Receiver

Features:

• Fullyfeatured8/7/6MHzdemodulation

• Interoperablewithothermanufacturers


• HighResolutionDisplay

• Easyusemenudisplayforchannelchanging

Benefits:

Thisfullyportablereceiverincorporatesahigh

resolution,daylightviewablescreen,withadiversity

digitalreceiver,antennasandclip-onbatteries,

intoarobust,lightweighthousing.Idealforuseasa

confidenceormonitoringreceiveratoutsidebroadcast

andsportsevents,orasadirectorviewingtool.Comes

withtwolonglifebatteriesforrapidinterchange,anda

batterycharger.

SOLBRX – Broadcast Receiver Decoder

Features:


• ASIandSDIinterfaces



• InternalAES128/256bitencryption(option)


applications

Benefits:

Aneconomicaldiversityoutputdigitalvideoreceiver,

theSOLOBroadcastReceiverDecodersupports

interoperationwithothermanufacturers’DVB-Tsystems

andcanreceivetheCobhamtransmitterfamily.It

operatesamaximumratiocombiningantennadiversity

forfadeandmultipathelimination.Idealforusein

stadiumsandstudios,orasafilmassistreceiver.

SOLBTX – Broadcast Transmitter

Features:


• SDIvideoinput(optional)

• Highqualityvideoencoder

• ASIinputandoutput

• 100mWoutputpower

Benefits:

Thisruggeddigitalvideotransmitterissmallandlow

poweredenoughtofacilitateeasyconnectioninany

broadcastapplication.ItincorporatesanMPEGencoder

withacompliantDVB-Tmodulatorand100mWRFup-

converterintoasinglelowpowerconsumptionpackage.

Idealforuseinstadiums,studiosandatsportsevents.

OptionalembeddedAES128/256encryptionforsecurity.

SOLO – Broadcast Micro Transmitter

Features:


• SDIvideoinput(optional)

• Highqualityvideoencoder

• Lowdelay

• 100mWoutputpower

Benefits:

Thisfully-featuredCOFDMdigitalvideotransmitter

isidealforhighmobilitysportingapplicationsdueto

itscompactsizeandlowpowerconsumption-with

allmodesofDVB-Tmodulationsupported.MPEG

encodingdeliversexcellentimagequalityretention,

withanintegralCOFDMmodulation.Establishesrugged

wirelessvideolinksinallenvironments,withatypical

rangeof750m.

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SOLO 1W Amp

Features:

• Frequencybands:300-450MHz,1.00to2.5GHz,

3.00to3.50GHzand3.4to3.70GHz

• Suppliedwiththefollowingaccessories:

1xRS232Lemo-DSUB93mcable

1xBodyworn1WAmpPower/Controlcable

1xBodyworn1WAmpRFLinkcable

Benefits:

CompatiblewithSOLOvideotransmitters.

FCON – Field Controller

Features:

• Inlinestandalonecontroller

• OrUSBtoRS232converter

• RemoteclientforCryptoWizard

• Controlstransmittersandreceiverswithdomo

technologyattheircore

Benefits:

Adiscreteandcomprehensiveportabledevice,the

FieldControlleravoidstheneedtotakeaPCintothe

field.Itactsasasecurecarriagemechanismforfield

managementofencryptiondata.TheFieldController

canalsoactasaremoteagentfortheCobham

CryptoWizardapplicationwhenpre-loadedwith

encryptionkeys.

SOLO – Transmission and Receiver Kit

Features:

• SOLO4100MWTransmitter

• SOLO4Receiver

• SOLO1WattAmplifier

• 2xSorLBandDown-converters

• 3xOmniAntennas

• 2xDirectionalAntennas(packagedseparately)

• 2xACSupplyAdaptors

• 1xDCSupplyCables

• UniversalInterfaceCablestosupportavarietyof

camerasandmonitors

• 2x3mCablesfromDown-converterstoReceiver

Benefits:

Thekitissuppliedwithallthecomponentsneeded

foraneasydeploymentinanytypeofoperation.The

kitincludestheSOLO4Transmitter,SOLO4Receiver

andalltheassociatedaccessories,housedinarugged

compactcaseforeasystorageanddeployment.

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SOLO – 1W Booster Amplifier

Features:

• Frequencybands-300to450MHz,1.00to2.5GHz,

3.00to3.50GHzand3.40to3.70GHz

• Dimensions-95mm(L),70mm(W),32mm(H)

• Powerin-100mW,powerout-1W

• Specificationsmayvarydependingonfrequency

• Accessoriessupplied-RS232CableLemo-DSUB9

3m,Bodyworn1WAmpPower/ControlCableand

Bodyworn1WAmpRFLinkCable

Benefits:

CompatiblewithSOLOvideotransmitters,with

productsextendingacrossfourfrequencybands,the

SOLO-1WAmplifierweighs350gandoperatesin

temperaturesrangingfrom-20to+70ºC.

SOLO4 – Robust Clip-on 1W Amplifier

Features:

• CombineswiththeRobustSOLO4Transmitter

• ProvidesaruggedNLOSlinkoverarangeofaround

1kmwithnon-directionalantennas

• LOSoperationtoseveralkilometres

• SealedIP67ratedaluminiumenclosureallowsunit

tobedeployedinexternalenvironmentsforlong

periods

• Multicarriermodulationschemehandlessevere

interferencesuchasfadingandmulti-path

Benefits:

Providingincreasedrangeforourdigitaltransmitters,

thisunitprovidesexceptionalspectralefficiency

allowingmultiplehighqualityvideolinkstooperate

withinthesamebandwidthtraditionallyheldbyasingle

analoguevideosignal.Idealforsurveillanceoperations.

SOLO – 1W Vehicle Amplifier

Features:

• Frequencybands-300to700MHz,3.10to3.40

GHz,4.40to5.00GHzand5.70to5.90GHz

• Dimensions-263mm(L),100mm(W),64mm(H)

• Powerin-100mW,powerout-1W

• Specificationsmayvarydependingonfrequency

• Accessoriessupplied-RS232CableLemo-DSUB9

3m,VehicleAmpPower/ControlCableand1W/5W

Amp750mmlongRFcable

Benefits:

CompatiblewithSOLOvideotransmitters,with

productsextendingacrossfourfrequencybands,the

SOLO-1WVehicleAmplifierweighs1kgandoperates

intemperaturesrangingfrom-10to+50ºC.

SOLAMP 500mW Booster

Features:

• Convenientsmallsize

• Lowpowerconsumption

• Availableforfrequencyranges-300-450MHz,

1.0-1.5,1.5-2.0,2.0-2.5,3.0-3.5and4.4-5.0GHz

Benefits:

A500mWpoweramplifierdesignedspecificallyto

partnertheCobhamSOLMTXtransmitter.Theideal

poweramplifierforapplicationswherespaceisata

premiumandwhenadditionalrangemayberequired.

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SOLAMP – Robust 5W Amplifier

Features:

• Ultralinearorsaturatedoperation

• RFportsareopenandshortprotected

• Operatinggain-17dBtypical

• Shortcircuit/over-voltageprotectionandreverse

polarityprotection

• 12-30Vdcpowersupplyrange

Benefits:

Bringingperformanceandreliabilitytomicrowave

transmissionofdigitallymodulatedsignals(COFDM,

QPSKandBPSK),thisamplifierminimisesdistortion,

providingsuperiorsignalqualityforcomplexmulti-carrier

modulationwhileminimisingtheDCpowerconsumption.

Optionalsmall,fannedheatsink,automaticlevelcontrol

ofRFoutput,waterresistantenclosure,typeNorTNCRF

connectors(DB-9forDC),andcustomfeedlines.

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12dBi Compact Sector Antenna 71

16.5dBi High Gain Sector Antenna 71

2dBi Flexible Omni Antenna 71

2dBi Omni SMA Antenna 71

4.5dBi Omni Antenna 72

4dBi Flexible Omni Antenna 72

Blade Antenna – Body worn 72

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16.5dBi High Gain Sector Antenna

Specification:

Electrical

Frequencies From 2000-2400MHz to 8100-8600MHz (other frequencies available)

Feed Power Handling 50W

Gain (typical) 16.5dBi

Azimuth 3dB Beamwidth 64°

Elevation 3dB Beamwidth 8°

Polarisation Vertical

Physical

Width/Diameter 200mm

Height Dependent on product frequency range

Weight 4.0Kg

12dBi Compact Sector Antenna

Specification:

Electrical



Gain (typical) 12dBi




Physical

Width/Diameter 79.4mm

Height Dependent on product frequency range

Weight 1.3Kg

2dBi Flexible Omni Antenna

Specification:

Electrical



Gain (typical) 2dBi



Physical

Width/Diameter 16mm

Height 290mm 320mm (2.0-2.4GHz model)

Weight 160g (approx)

2dBi Omni SMA Antenna

Specification:

Electrical

Frequencies 2000-2500MHz


Gain (typical) 2dBi



Physical

Width/Diameter 14mm

Height 86.6mm

Weight 20g (approx)

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4dBi Flexible Omni Antenna

Specification:

Electrical



Gain (typical) 4dBi



Physical

Width/Diameter 16mm

Height 340mm 450mm (2.0-2.4GHz model)

Weight 180g (approx)

4.5dBi Omni Antenna

Specification:

Electrical






Physical

Width/Diameter 25mm

Height Frequency dependent

Weight 30g (approx)

Blade Antenna - Body worn

Specification:

Electrical

Frequencies 1.15-1.26GHz






Physical

Width/Diameter 37.5mm

Height 81.5mm

Weight 30g

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Asaleadingdesignerofsurveillancetechnologies,

forover40yearsCobhamTacticalCommunications

andSurveillancehassuppliedandmaintained

equipmentacrosstheglobe.

Havingtherighttechnicalequipmentandsupport

foreachjobiscritical.Buthowcanorganisations

makethemostoftheirinvestments?Whathappens

whenthatequipmentisunavailable?Dotheyhave

thesupportinplacetoensuretheyneverhaveto

managewithoutthatsolutionatacrucialtime?

Cobhamoffersarangeofservicestohelp

customersoperateitssolutionswithmaximum

efficiency,givingsupportandadviceonanyissues

thatarise.Rentaloptionsforshort-termusage

ofspecialsolutionsareincludedintheCobham

portfolio.Solutionscanbetailoredandcustomers

areabletoworkwiththeirAccountManagersto

createbespokesupportpackagesspecificto

theirneeds.

Thebenefits:

• Criticalsupportforcriticalequipment,when

smoothoperationcan’tbelefttochance

• Trainingensuresusershavetotalfamiliaritywith

everydeviceused

• Costismanagedandamoreefficientoperation

enabled,maximisingthelifetimevalueof

solutions

• Theservicesofan‘extramemberoftechnical

staff’whichareonlypaidforwhenused

• Discreetmaintenanceofcovertandovert

solutions,insecureoropenareas.

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Training

Cobhamsolutionsarehugelyversatileand,asmany

ofthemaremodular,thereisastrongdegreeof

commonalitybetweenproducts,makingthemmore

intuitiveforusers.However,thebestwaycustomers

canensuretheyreallygetthemostoutoftheir

solutionsistoundertaketrainingwithCobham’sfully

qualifiedinstructors.

Professionallytraineduserssavetheirorganisations

timeandmoneybydeployingsolutionsmore

effectivelyandsafelyinhighpressuresituations.

Bysimplyselectingthetrainingmodulesrequired

fromthewiderangeonoffer,customersare

abletoensuretheiroperators,maintenancestaff

andmanagersbenefitfromablendoflectures,

computer-basedandhands-ontraining.Training

coursesarecustomisedtomeettheirneeds

whethertheybeproductspecific,deploymentor

backgroundtraining.

Fullyqualifiedandexperiencedinstructorscan

providetraininginanylanguageatCobham’s

regionaltrainingcentresoratcustomerfacilities.

Rental Solutions Customerscanreducecapitalexpenditureby

hiringsolutionsastheyneedthem,forindividual

operationsandevents.Cobhamoffersawiderange

ofcovert,mobileandtemporaryinfrastructure

systems.Manyofitstestassetsarealsoavailable,if

required.

Equipment Hire

Complete,unmannedsystemscanbehiredby

customersforoperationbytheirstaff,whether

shorttermorlongterm.

Capability Hire

Security-clearedexpertscandeliver,installand

evenoperatetherequiredsystems,especially

usefulwhereorganisationsarerentingsolutions

theyhaven’tusedbefore.

Support Services Cobhamofferssupporttoitscustomersatevery

stage,ensuringtheygetthemostoutoftheir

solution:

Feasibility Studies

Cobhamisabletoassesswhat’spossibleand

recommendthebestsolutionstoitscustomers,

basedonathoroughunderstandingofthe

technologiesavailableinthemarketplace.

Site Surveys

Beforedeployinganysolutions,Cobhamworks

withitscustomerstoensurethatthereareno

unpleasantsurprises.Itsrecommendationshelp

customersmaximisetheirpotentialforsuccess.

System Design

Indesigninganddeliveringsystemarchitecture,

Cobhamisabletointegrateanyexistingorthird

partyequipmentrequired.

Installations

Skilledinstallersundertakethedeploymentofany

Cobhamsolutionand,bypriorarrangement,third

partyequipment.

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Client Services

ClientServices|CriticalSupportforCriticalEquipment

Onsite Technical Integration and Support

Cobhamiscommittedtoprovidingoutstanding

long-termsupporttoitscustomers.

Base repair

Shouldanequipmentfailureoccur,Cobham’shighly

skilledtechnicianswillrepairorreplaceit,freeof

charge(subjecttosupportpackageselected).

Annual Inspection

Anyfaultsormissingupdatesthatarerequiredwill

beflaggedupduringtheannualinspection,giving

customersabsoluteconfidencethattheirequipment

willbeavailablewhenit’smostneeded.

Software Upgrades

Cobham’sproductscontinuetogrowanddevelop,

withnewfeaturesbecomingavailablethrough

softwareupgrades.Theseupgradesalsoensurethe

interoperabilityofnewandexistingequipment,

easingthetrainingburdenandmaximisingthe

effectivenessofassets.

Support Packages

Arangeofsupportpackagesareavailable

throughoutthelifeofthesesolutions,helpingto

ensurethattheystayinoptimumconditionandthat

anyissuesarepromptlyfixed.Forpeaceofmind,

variouslevelsofsupportareavailable.

Typical Bronze Typical Silver Typical Gold

Onsite Support

Office hours support

24/7 technical support

Remote system diagnostic (where applicable)

System module repair

Spares on hand

Inclusive training days*

Documentation updates

Standard annual inspection

7 3 3

3 3 3

7 7 3

3 3 3

Returntobase Priorityreturntobase Advancedreplacement

7 3 3

7 7 3

3 3 3

3 3 3

*Maximumfivestudents

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ClientServices|Cobham’sPeople

ThegreateststrengthofCobhamTactical

CommunicationsandSurveillanceisitspeople.

Dedicatedengineersarecontinuallydeveloping

newsolutions,directedbydemandingcustomer

requirements.

Projectmanagersandsupportengineerswork

closelywithdesignerstofullyunderstandevery

aspectoftheproductrangeandguidecustomers

onhowbesttomaximisetheirpotential.It’sthe

reasonCobham’sproductsareusedbyprofessionals

inareassuchas:

Counter-TerrorismandIntelligence

MilitaryPlatformCommunications

SituationalAwareness

LawEnforcementandPublicSafety

Broadcast

ManyofCobham’skeystaffaresecuritycleared,to

easeintegrationwithourcustomers’operational

teamsandspeedtheiraccesstorestrictedareas

andequipmentthatneedstobedealtwithinsitu.

Byutilisingleadingtechnologiesandengineering

support,Cobham’ssolutionscanbetailored

tomeettheneedsofindividualcustomers.

AccountManagersarehappytodiscussspecific

requirements.

CustomerscancontacttheirAccountManagersfor

furtherinformationonClientServices.

Alternatively, contact:

CobhamTacticalCommunicationsandSurveillance

TheCobhamCentre-Solent,Fusion2,1100

Parkway

SolentBusinessPark,Whiteley,HampshirePO15

7AB

T:+44(0)1489566770

Cobham’sPeople

Productsareavailabletosecurityusersonly,inlicensedfrequencybands.Theseproductsarenotapprovedforusebyunlicensedusers.

Commercialproductsareavailabletounlicensedusers-contactCobhamTacticalCommunicationsandSurveillancedirectfordetails.

Allproductspecificationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.CobhamCommunicationsandSurveillancewillnotbeliablefortechnicaloreditorialerrorsoromissions.

Accreditations

CTCS-Solent-UK

CTCS-Blackburn-UK

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The Cobham Centre – Solent Fusion 2,1100 Parkway Whiteley, Hampshire PO15 7AB, UK

T: +44 (0)1489 566 750

North America Sales Office 2303 Dulles Station, Suite 200 Herndon, VA 20171, USA

T: +1 571 392 2500

Brazil Sales Office Av. das Nações Unidas 12551- 17ºandar - Sala 1725 04578-903, São Paulo

T: +55 11 3443 7545

Singapore Sales Office 42 Toh Guan Road East Enterprise Hub 01-73 608583, Singapore

T: +65 6515 8806

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