SARBE CommLink Wireless communications when your mission success becomes critical Image Crown Copyright Royal Navy: L(Phot) Will Haigh & LA(Phot) Caz Davies
Who we Serve Government Federal Civilian Military Army & Air Force Military Navy & Coast Guard Aerospace Aerospace & Aviation Australian Maritime Safety Auth. India MOD Indonesia MOD/SAR Japan MOD Korea Natl. SAR Maritime NZ NASA Nigeria Emergency Mgt. NOAA/SARSAT US Spain Guardia Civil UK MOD & Special Forces Argentine FAA Belgium Army Chilean Air Force Dutch Armies Kuwait Air Force Malaysian Armed Forces Qatar Air Force Royal Australian Air Force Royal Brunei Air Force US Army US Air Force Swiss Air Force Brazilian Navy British Royal Navy Chilean Navy French Navy Japanese Coast Guard Korean Coast Guard Royal Australian Navy US Coast Guard US Navy Airbus Boeing Bombardier British Airways Cessna China Airlines Eurocopter Embraer Pilatus Robinson Sikorski Southwest Airlines Proprietary information of McMurdo not to be shared with third parties without express advance approval Wireless Communications for Critical Mission Success 2
McMurdo SARBE: Innovation since 1944 For more than 70 years, the SARBE brand has been at the forefront of innovation in: - Life saving Personal Locator Beacons - Critical communications SARBE products are used by Tri-Forces on every continent 3
McMurdo s expertise in Emergency Readiness and Response From distress beacons through satellite connectivity to mission control and rescue coordination center systems.
The world s first 1 st End-to-End Emergency Readiness and Response Ecosystem McMurdo is more than a Beacon 1. Distress Beacons : 1. Kannad / Aviation ELT, ELT/S 2. Sarbe / Military PLB 2. COSPAS-SARSAT Satellites 3. Local User Terminals 4. Mission Control Centers 5. Rescue Coordination Centers 1 2 6 5 3 4 6. Mission Aircraft Solutions COMMLINK WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM McMurdo provides the world s only SAR Ecosystem... Now including Mission Aircraft Solutions 5
Operator s Feedback On Mission Conditions Poor and dangerous operational conditions: By night Bad weather Noisy, dark and windy environments Image Crown Copyright Royal Navy On land, mountainous terrain or jungle and forest canopies, over water or rough terrain Image Crown Copyright Royal Navy 6
Operator s Feedback On Current Communications Issues met with wired crew members communications: Plug-in systems Lack maneuverability and flexibility Increase possibilities of tangling themselves in wires when moving inside and outside the cabin Limit in the communication range Communications between IN and OUT of the aircraft are often : Done through hand signals which could distract the pilot from operating the aircraft and limit the freedom of speech Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters 7
Wireless Communications Benefits Crew s key benefits: Move freely around the aircraft keeping vital communications Focus on the mission success at every second Rapid decisions and actions can be taken to modify goals, set new targets, and make tactical changes Situational Awareness leading to efficiency in missions Airbus Helicopters 8
SARBE CommLink Image Crown Copyright Royal Navy: LA(Phot) Stuart Hill
Introducing SARBE CommLink What is SARBE CommLink? Next Generation Wireless Intercom System designed for rotary and fixed-wing operators Innovative Communications Unique capability: wireless audio communications either on-board (in the cabin) or with ground crew Simultaneous two way communications for all users Designed for air, land (UHF band) and maritime environments (VHF) 10
SARBE CommLink Introducing The Future Of Mission-Critical Communications System Components: Handsets & chargers Base Station Control Panel Handsets & chargers 11
SARBE CommLink Typical Configuration Base Station Aircraft ICS Control Panel Handsets Aircraft charger External antenna 12
SARBE CommLink: Which Applications How does Sarbe CommLink answer their challenges? Special Operations Typical communication range of around 3km on UHF / VHF & full duplex capability provides a safe and robust interface voice transactions Police Forces GPS positioning reporting to aircraft Radio Encryption for secure communications SAR Oil & Gas Aerial Work Airbus Helicopters EMS 13
SARBE CommLink Handsets Focus - Connects to all common headsets/mikes - Dual band (UHF and maritime VHF) around 3km (1.9 miles) or more depending on ambient conditions - Rugged metal housing, IP 68, waterproof up to 3m (10 feet) - Small size 1,3 * 2.7 * 5.2 inches (33 * 69 * 131 mm) - GPS positioning reporting to A/C - AIS Distress beacon integrated - Secure communications, encryption available - NVG class B compatible High visibility yellow or green 14
How does the SARBE CommLink handset activate? Two options: NIVOX Non Interrupted Voice Activated X(trans)mission Ensure non-clipped transmission and that full words are transmitted without the drawback of traditional VOX The handset will automatically detect the connected microphone and will adjust to it PTT Push To Talk Pressing the PTT button on the device 15 triggers the handset TX
SARBE CommLink Operational modes Focus Three different operational modes: Intercom mode Sarbe CommLink used as a wireless intercom system Direct mode Direct communication between rescue personal and vessels Local Mode Person to person communication between the rescuer and casualty 16
SARBE CommLink Base Station Connects to any vendors ICS system Supports multiple connection points for audio through analogue and digital interfaces 4 analogue and 4 digital audio in and outputs Digital connections: Ethernet ARINC 429 RS232/422 CAN-bus SPDIF Output of remote crew position data (RS232 or ARINC429) 17
SARBE CommLink Control Panel Multirole configuration switching Control TX mute and Group broadcast GPS positioning reporting of remote crew Remote crew SART beacon activation (optional) USB test, diagnostics and configuration port DZUS panel mount format, other formats on request CAN bus interface and power supply from base station for easy installation NVG class B compatible 18
SARBE CommLink Chargers Aircraft Charger Crash safe > 20G In-flight securing clamp Water draining cradle Power through aircraft DC system, 10-30 Volts Table Charger One to four simultaneous charging positions Individual charging management 100-240 V Power Supply 19
SARBE CommLink Group Focus Group Support Up to four intercom groups Totally versatile communication between pilot, group leader and group members Pre-programmed mission configurations Remote Radio Keying support CommLink handset can relay to the aircraft VHF radio for direct communication between rescuers and ground support 20
Operational Situation: Pre-flight and landing site inspections - Wireless Communications (range around 3km): Possibility to walk around the entire aircraft freely allowing crew members to pay more attention to their surroundings - Automatic power adaptation capability: Only minimum necessary power needed for offmission taks - Noise cancelling feature: Removes external noise from turbine engines, and rotor downwash Ensures clear communications in any meteorological condition; water, sand, wind 21
Operational situation : MEDEVAC & HEMS Why communication? Patient criticality is reported as a major contributor to time pressure in 44 percent of the accident reports* Talk directly to the hospital while en route: The transceiver can be used as a tactical health radio inside the helicopter to talk directly to the hospital to prepare for the incoming patient Local mode operation: Direct communications between rescuer and victim enables rescuer to stay in touch with the aircraft at every moment without removing helmet Airbus Helicopters *Source: Aviation Safety Reporting System 22
Operational situation : SAR Handset specially designed for harsh SAR operations: Housing fully waterproof & submersible (3m~10 ft) Suitable for rescue swimmer operations through its exceptional robustness Wireless communications key advantages: Hoist operators and rescue personnel are free of movements have both hands free They can keep communicating with a radius of 3km (1,9 miles) or more depending on ambient conditions Image Crown Copyright Royal Navy: LA(Phot) Stuart Hill 23
Operational situation : Maritime environment Maritime communications on the VHF band: Provides direct communication between a rescuer/handset and other response groups in the area (Interactions with ships, boats ) Crew safety through positioning AIS SART distress transponder increases the safety of the rescue swimmer enabling other SAR resources to locate and aid during the rescue Integrated GPS position reporting of remote crew, possible on moving maps Both GPS and AIS SART can be activated remotely from the aircraft Airbus Helicopters Critical mission communications in all conditions 24
Operational situation : Special Operations, Police Forces Secure communications Equipped with proprietary radio protocol Encryption available as an option Focus on mission success Get your mission organized - Pre-programmed operational modes and setups - Up to 4 different groups Users always connected 15-hour mission battery Night missions System NVG Class B compatible No matter the mission conditions, CommLink has the answer 25 Images Crown Copyright ROYAL NAVY: L(Phot)-Will-Haigh
Competition Comparison Features CommLink Products TruLink Type Milled aluminium Moulded plastic Weight 396 g 310 g Dimensions (cm) 3.8x7.6x12.7 4.8x7.4x15.5 Endurance Operating time 15hrs standby 45 hrs Automatic power adaptation capability Operating time 8 hrs Operating Temperature -40 to +60 C -40 to +55 C Waterproof Fully waterproof, 10 feet for 24 hrs IP68 Communication technology Full duplex, PTT, VOX Full duplex, PTT, VOX Noise reduction Yes Yes Transmission frequency DUAL radioband UHF: 409-470 MHz ; VHF: 156-163 MHz IP57 2.4 GHz Range 3km LOS (based on UHF) 760m LOS Encryption Software available Through WED device GPS AIS-SART and GPS positioning / 46 channels No Max channels No Limit as UHF / VHF 100 Max users / channels 4 groups / 64 users 31 users NVG NVG class B compatible Not described as such 26
Summary of Benefits Features only available on Sarbe CommLink: Typical communication range of 3km Automatic power adaptation Water resistant transceiver No Loss VOX operations Noise cancelling on mike GPS positioning of remote crew Dual band transceiver, adding maritime VHF AIR LAND Wireless Communications for Critical Mission Success SEA 27
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