AviCom brochure (pdf) - Saab
AviCom brochure (pdf) - Saab
AviCom brochure (pdf) - Saab
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AVICOM<br />
Communication<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
System
AviCOM > SAFE AND EFFICIENT AVIATION<br />
SAFE AND<br />
efficient<br />
aviation<br />
Today’s aircraft are complex ecosystems. Dozens of products<br />
must function together, and every part must do its job properly.<br />
This demands that each system is advanced, precise and reliable.<br />
It also demands that they interoperate seamlessly and effectively.<br />
We offer a unique combination of cutting-edge engineering and<br />
integration expertise. With over 50 years of experience developing<br />
systems for more than 50 platform types, we have the ability to design<br />
and deliver complete aircraft, giving us thorough knowledge of the<br />
complex relationships between systems and platforms.<br />
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AVICOM > SAFE AND EFFICIENT AVIATION<br />
More connected<br />
More control<br />
Technological advances mean<br />
that the possibilities for expanding<br />
airborne communication are better<br />
than ever. But if this communication<br />
technology is implemented in a<br />
fragmented way, workloads can increase,<br />
putting mission effectiveness – and<br />
crew safety – under threat.<br />
<strong>Saab</strong>’s <strong>AviCom</strong> system combines<br />
all types of communication into one<br />
easy-to-use solution. This means that<br />
airborne assets are connected more<br />
effectively, optimising limited cockpit<br />
space and reducing aircraft weight,<br />
while simplifying crew communication<br />
activities and improving flight safety.<br />
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AviCOM > INFORMATION IS EVERYTHING<br />
INFORMATION IS<br />
EVERYTHING<br />
<strong>AviCom</strong> is a powerful and intelligent<br />
Communication Management System that<br />
puts the pilot in full control of the aircraft.<br />
The integrated control mechanism puts aircraft information at<br />
the pilot’s fingertips, resulting in reduced workload and increased<br />
effectiveness. The system makes complex control functions easy,<br />
structured and user-efficient, meaning pilot training time is kept<br />
to a minimum, while a high level of control is offered to the user<br />
through customisation.<br />
All features of the <strong>AviCom</strong> system are software-configurable.<br />
This means that they can be integrated with many aircraft<br />
types, including helicopters, fighters, transport and<br />
special mission aircraft.<br />
AVICOM can be integrated with MAny aircraft types<br />
AVICOM<br />
for civil and<br />
military<br />
platforms<br />
For missions where protected communication is of the utmost<br />
importance, secure audio is vital. <strong>AviCom</strong> fulfils requirements<br />
for both secure and non-secure communications.<br />
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AVICOM > BENEFITS<br />
READY FOR<br />
ANYTHING<br />
The <strong>AviCom</strong> system can be configured for all<br />
requirements through a number of modular panels.<br />
Solutions can include the management of audio,<br />
radio navigation and equipment for all aircraft types.<br />
With our programmable HMI we can fully adapt to<br />
meet all user requirements.<br />
CIVIL aircraft<br />
Today’s special mission teams must be prepared to<br />
carry out an ever more sophisticated range of tasks.<br />
Whether on a tracking, surveillance or search & rescue<br />
assignment, the chances of success are greatly increased<br />
by having access to specially modified aircraft with the<br />
efficiency and safety of <strong>AviCom</strong>.<br />
SAFE and<br />
RELIABLE<br />
The hardware and software of <strong>AviCom</strong> has<br />
been designed and developed in-line with safety<br />
and reliability guidelines DO-178B and DO-254.<br />
The redundancy build of the network architecture<br />
and distribution of functions ensures that the<br />
system contains no single points of failure.<br />
By combining all communication management<br />
into a single system, our solutions allow crew to<br />
remain focused on the task at hand. The use of<br />
high fidelity digital audio offers excellent speech<br />
intelligibility, further reducing the mental effort<br />
required for communication.<br />
MILITARY aircraft<br />
During every mission, military pilots must focus completely<br />
on the task in hand. When placed in an area of conflict,<br />
every part of the communications system must give<br />
optimum performance and work in sync, enabling the pilot<br />
to carry out the mission as efficiently as possible.<br />
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AvICOM > MODULAR SYSTEMS<br />
ROTARY<br />
SYSTEMS<br />
Example of an installation<br />
on a rotary platform:<br />
GUI, interface<br />
units to<br />
equipment<br />
Mil-Bus<br />
NAV<br />
UHF<br />
IFF<br />
RCP – HMI, control<br />
and audio interface<br />
for radio operator<br />
Mil-Bus<br />
CDU<br />
IFF<br />
VOR<br />
NAV<br />
VHF<br />
GCP – HMI, control<br />
and audio interface<br />
for pilot<br />
GUI<br />
OIU – HMI, control and audio<br />
interface for co-pilot<br />
NIU<br />
• AFDX<br />
• Ethernet<br />
Key<br />
<strong>AviCom</strong><br />
Existing system<br />
Building<br />
blocks of<br />
the future<br />
<strong>AviCom</strong> is comprised of building<br />
blocks – products that are perfectly<br />
synchronised, creating a system that<br />
works seamlessly. These building blocks<br />
can be integrated to create effective<br />
systems for any platform and any role.<br />
The scalable and modular<br />
architecture creates a flexible solution.<br />
The functionality of the system is housed<br />
in software running on the solution<br />
architecture. This enables options for<br />
self-customising the application, which<br />
puts control in hands of the owner.<br />
HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE<br />
HIGH<br />
LOW<br />
OIU<br />
AIU<br />
RCP<br />
GCP<br />
GIU<br />
NIU<br />
AUDIO<br />
Equipment<br />
control and audio<br />
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AVICOM > MODULAR SYSTEMS<br />
FIXED WING<br />
SYSTEMS<br />
Example of an installation on a fixed wing aircraft:<br />
GIU<br />
RCP<br />
GIU<br />
OIU<br />
CVR UHF/HF<br />
VHF NAV<br />
OIU<br />
NIU<br />
GIU<br />
RCP<br />
SCALABLE SOLUTIONS<br />
<strong>AviCom</strong>’s modular structure has<br />
scalability and adaptability at its heart.<br />
By making use of distributed networking<br />
architecture we ensure that the system can<br />
be used with a wide variety of platforms.<br />
A series of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)<br />
mean that individual components can be<br />
added to existing systems. Other benefits<br />
relating to the system’s modularity include:<br />
Powerful Digital Communication Bus<br />
Open system architecture<br />
Simplified and reduced aircraft looms<br />
Programmable HMI<br />
Technical specifications<br />
<strong>AviCom</strong> installation<br />
Interfaces<br />
• ARINC 429 (high or low speed)<br />
• ARINC 664/AFDX<br />
• RS485 (bi-directional)<br />
• RS422 (bi-directional)<br />
• Audio (bi-directional)<br />
• Analogue to Digital (16 bit)<br />
• MIL-STD-1553B (Bus Controller,<br />
Monitor and Remote Terminal)<br />
• Programmable Discrete ports<br />
• 100 Mb/s Digital Bus<br />
• Gigabit Ethernet<br />
(including VOIP bridge)<br />
• Displays: Colour 320 x 240<br />
(Quarter VGA), 4.1 inch<br />
• Power consumption: 30 W<br />
(nominal) per unit<br />
• Mass: < 2.1 kg per unit<br />
• Size: 127 mm (W) x 86 mm (H)<br />
x 215 mm (D) per unit (maximum)<br />
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C<br />
• Development standards:<br />
– MIL-STD-810E<br />
– MIL-STD-461E<br />
– RTCA D0-160F<br />
– RTCA D0-178B<br />
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<strong>AviCom</strong> - Eng - ver. 1.0<br />
www.saabgroup.com<br />
<strong>Saab</strong> AB, EDS<br />
P.O. Box 1017<br />
SE-551 11 Jönköping<br />
Sweden<br />
Tel: +46 36 194 000<br />
Fax: +46 36 194 500<br />
info@saabgroup.com