Demystifying MIDS LVT

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1 Sydney Convention Centre, August 2008 Demystifying MIDS LVT An Introduction to MIDS Software and Hardware Presented By: Tim Trudeau, ViaSat, Inc. ViaSat, Inc El Camino Real Carlsbad, CA (760)

2 Demystifying MIDS: Overview MIDS Architecture MIDS LVT Manufacturers MIDS Standards and Specifications MIDS Introduction MIDS Line Replaceable Unit Overview MIDS Shop Replaceable Unit Overview MIDS Terminal Hardware Overview MIDS Software Overview

3 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT Architecture Basis of Hardware architecture: MIDS LVT CHASSIS Common to all MIDS platforms Holds up to nine standardized Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) Basis of Software architecture: MIDS LVT Software Divided into two major parts: CORE I/O

4 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT Manufacturers EuroMIDS Thales, Selex, EADS, INDRA Data Link Solutions Rockwell Collins, BAE ViaSat, Inc.

5 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS Standards and Specifications MIDS Specification: STANAG 4175 Provides a detailed technical specification for MIDS terminals. STANAG 4175 is the governing document for MIDS terminal design. MIDS System Segment Specification (SSS) Establishes overall performance and qualification requirements for the MIDS-LVT. System/Segment Hardware ICD Purpose: Specify mechanical, electrical and cooling interfaces between MIDS Hosts and the MIDS System equipment. System/Segment ICD, Appendix A Software Interface Control Document for MIDS LVT 3 Volumes 20 Sections

6 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS Standards and Specifications MIDS LVT 2 configuration consistent with the LVT 1 with the following specifications added: Addendum Specification to the MIDS System Segment Specification, Reference Number SSS-M Rev D, 15 January 2007 Appendix A Host/Terminal Data Bus Information Exchange Appendix C Platform J Interface Control Document Appendix D JREAP C Interface Control Document System/Segment Interface Control Document for the LVT 2 and LVT 11 Addendum

7 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS Standards and Specifications Link 16 Message Standard: STANAG 5516 Ed. 3 NATO version of MIL-STD-6016C Specification for Link 16 Governing document with respect to Link 16 network management, messages, and procedures

8 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT Introduction MIDS is a tactical information radio system designed to provide Link 16 capabilities to air, land and marine platforms Including those with limited space, power and cooling air MIDS equipment provides these capabilities: Integrated position determination Navigation and identification Voice and Data communications

9 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT(1) Introduction AN/USQ-140(V)1(c) MIDS Full Capability No Voice RT-1840(C)/U AN/USQ-140(V)4(c) RT-1842(C)/U No TACAN AN/USQ-140(V)5(c) MIDS On Ship/No TACAN RT-1841(C)/U AN/USQ-140(V)7(c) No Voice/No TACAN RT-1841(C)/U AN/USQ-140(V)6(c) RT-1843(C)/U Remote Power Supply (RPS), PP-8476/U

10 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT(2) Introduction Radio Terminal Set AN/USQ-140(V)2(c) No Voice Radio Terminal Set With Voice AN/USQ-140(V)11(c)

11 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT Line Replaceable Unit Overview MIDS LVT 1 Consists of two primary Line Replaceable Units (LRUs): Main Terminal referred to as the TERMINAL Remote Power Supply (RPS) Three ancillary equipment LRUs: AC RPS Power Adapter LRU (ACA) DC RPS Power Adapter LRU (DCA) High Power Amplifier Interface Assembly LRU (HIA) MIDS LVT 2/11 Consists of four primary Line Replaceable Units (LRUs): Main Terminal Referred to as the R/T Power Supply Assembly (PSA) Cooling Unit (CU) Mounting Tray Ancillary Equipment LRU: High Power Amplifier Interface Assembly LRU (HIA)

12 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT Interfaces to Host Platforms Accomplished via the I/O (Input/Output) section, the following interfaces are provided: Avionics Data Bus Interface (LVT 1) X.25 Interface (LVT 2/LVT11) Ethernet Interface Suppression and Indicator Signal Interface Antenna Interface Secure Data Unit (SDU) DS-101 Interface Support Equipment Interface TACAN Signal Interface (LVT 1) Timing Signal Interface Control & Status Interface High Power Amplifier Interface Voice Interface (LVT 11 Optional) Prime Power Interface

13 ra mp li f i e 2(A12) r In t ern a l Po w er S upp ly B att 1(A11) Vo ice TP / GMU X SMP DP / AM UX RS (2) RTI / Dis crete Po we 10(A1) (optional) 9(A3) 8(A4) 7(A5) 6(A7) 5(A9) T AC AN RS (1 ) Exc ite r/ IPF Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT Shop Replaceable Unit Overview 3(A10) ery 12 Shop Replaceable Units make up the MIDS LRU: A1 Voice Processor Assembly (VP) A2 Tailored Processor/Ground MUX (TP/GMUX) A3 Data Processor/Avionics MUX (DP/AMUX) A4 Signal/Message Processor (SMP) A5 RT Interface/Discrete Assembly (RTI/DA) A6 Receiver/Synthesizer 1 (RS1/2) A7 Receiver/Synthesizer 2 (RS3/4) A8 TACAN Programmed Assembly (TAC) A9 Exciter/IPF (EXC/IPF) A10 Internal Power Supply (IPS) A11 RF Power Amp (PA) A12 Chassis and Harness Assembly 9 Shop Replaceable Units make up the MIDS LRU: A1 Voice Processor Assembly (VP) (Optional) A3 Data Processor/ADDSI (DP/A) A4 Signal/Message Processor (SMP) A5 RT Interface/Discrete Assembly (RTI/DA) A7 Receiver/Synthesizer 2 (RS2) A9 Exciter IPF A10 Internal Power Supply (IPS) A11 RF Power Amp (PA) A12 Chassis and Harness Assembly

14 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT(1) Front Panel Overview J9 High Power J10 Antenna J11 Amplifier A Input Antenna B J8 J6 HIA/RPS J7 C Discrete Control J12 Power J13/J High Suppression/Timing/Syn Signals/Controls/Ind and Report Interface Speed Input Data cbus icators J5 B Power Inputs J3 Host Data J4 Crypto Fill J2Ground Voice I/O (2 Bus Interface Connector J1Channel) A Port Power Inputs

15 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT(2) Front Panel Overview BITAntenna STATUS J10J6 PSA/CU READ-OUT J9 HPA J11Antenna A Indicator to Host. Interface IBIT J5 B Power B RT Mode Switch Control/Terminal J12 C Power ON/OFF/STDBY Inputs RESET J3-OnHost Power Fill Green J4 Crypto Inputs J2 Voice I/O (2AirInterface Flow - Amber J1channel) A Port Power Input

16 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT(1) Remote Power Supply Overview Description: The RPS supplies the MT with electrical power. Fully compatible with AC & DC adapters that supply 115VAC (400hz 3 Phase), +/-140VDC Divided into three major functional blocks: C converter Power Factor Control; Corrects current/voltage phasing & signal distortion B converter Supplies MT with dc voltages; Provides MT with interface signals A converter Supplies MT with dc voltages; Provides MT with interface signals

17 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT(1) Remote Power Supply Overview J3 A Power Input to the Terminal J`1 Host to RPS Prime Power Input J2 C Power Input to the Terminal J4 B Power Input to the Terminal

18 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT(2) Power Supply Assembly Overview Description: The PSA supplies the R/T with electrical power. Input Power Vac (50/60hz) 28VDC Divided into three major functional blocks: C converter Power Factor Control; Corrects current/voltage phasing and signal distortion B converter Supplies MT with DC voltages; Provides MT with interface signals A converter Supplies MT with DC voltages; Provides MT with interface signals

19 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT(2) Power Supply Assembly Overview J1 Host Provided 28v DC Power J5 280v DC J2 Host Power Supply J3 A Power to Provided Terminal 115v Supply to Elapsed 3 Terminal Phase AC Time Power Indicator J4 B Power PSA Supply Power to Power On Green On Switch Terminal AC Power - Amber DC Power - Amber Ground Connector

20 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS Diagram Common Common SRU SRU JTIDS High Power Amplifier L-Band Antennas LVT--1 UNIQUE LVT DS-101 C O O L I N G U N I T AIU RF AMP RFA Receiver/ Synthesizer TACAN DP/ AV MUX SMP RTI/ Discretes Exciter/ IPF VME Bus Receiver/ Synthesizer RS-422 Control / Status Bus LVT--2 UNIQUE LVT DP/ Dual ADDSI TP/ GND MUX /220VAC, 50/60Hz (Single Phase) or 28VDC Support Port Ethernet X.25 Host I/Fs Ethernet Discretes Voice (opt) Integrated Power Supply Power Supply Assembly COMSEC I/F Remote Power Supply 115VAC, 400Hz 3 Phase or + 140VDC Voice I/F 2.4 Kbps LPC10 16KBPs CVSD

21 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT(3) FDL Description Full Link 16 interoperability 50 watt transmit power Dual antenna transmit and receive Maximum weight of 55 lbs Input Power: 115 VAC, 400 Hz MIL-STD-1553 host interfaces

22 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT(3) FDL Description FDL Terminal is designed specifically for use on the F-15 aircraft. The FDL terminal is composed of common components (approximately 70 percent) from the MIDS LVT.

23 Demystifying MIDS: Government/Vendor Developed Software for MIDS LVT(1) Government Furnished Block Cycle Release CORE TP SMPC TAC TIO ACP Vendor Developed GCP VCE

24 Demystifying MIDS: Government/Vendor Developed Software for MIDS LVT(2) Government Furnished Block Cycle Release CORE/SIA ADDSI Vendor Developed SMPC VCE

25 Demystifying MIDS: Software Block Cycle CORE /TIO = Block Cycle CORE program developed and maintained by BAE TIO programs developed and maintained by Thales International Program Office (IPO) contracts and manages both programs Configuration Control Board (CCB) determines what functional changes new Block releases will contain CORE /SIA+ ADDSI = Block Cycle CORE program developed and maintained by BAE CSIA/ADDSI developed and maintained by ViaSat International Program Office (IPO) contracts and manages both programs Configuration Control Board (CCB) determines what functional changes new Block releases will contain

26 Demystifying MIDS: System Software MIDS LVT 1 Block Cycle 5 (BC5) CORE 9.01 TIO = BU Tailored Processor TPV15R0 Avionics Control Processor ACPV15R0 Ground Control Processor GCPV6R2 MIDS LVT 2 Block Cycle 5 (BC5) CORE 9.01/SIA 5.01 ADDSI 2.04

27 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT(1) Terminal Markings

28 Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT(2) Terminal Markings

29 Demystifying MIDS: Summary MIDS Architecture MIDS LVT Manufacturers MIDS Standards and Specifications MIDS Introduction MIDS Line Replaceable Unit Overview MIDS Shop Replaceable Unit Overview MIDS Terminal Hardware Overview MIDS Software Overview

30 Demystifying MIDS:

31 Contact Information Tim Trudeau Office Mobile

32 MTS-TT Contact Information MIDS Technical Support-Training Team Telephone MIDS-HLP ( )