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XMA-ROTOR, a wireless modular acquisition system for rotor heads

XMA-ROTOR offers high performance XMA modules technology integrated in a mechanical housing dedicated to helicopter rotor instrumentation. The XMA-ROTOR replaces legacy slip ring technology offering a full wireless/contactless link between the rotor and the stator. Power is transferred via inductive coupling. Acquired data, health monitoring information, configuration data and synchronization signals are transferred over a bi-directional radio link. The XMA-ROTOR is scalable and can host from 2 to 16 XMA modules of various kinds: analog, digital, discrete, video… The XMA-ROTOR is designed to cope with environmental conditions of civil and military rotorcraft. Designed to operate seamlessly with existing flight test systems, the XMA-ROTOR is fully compatible with Safran Data Systems architecture.

DTRDM, Digital S-band Transmitter

This new digital telemetry transmitter supports PCM/FM, SOQPSK-TG and multi-h CPM modulations and provides 10W output power in L or S band. Many parameters (Modulation type, Carrier Frequency, RF output power data rate and others) are configurable by software to meet most system requirements and to offer a complete solution to your data link needs. Small size, light weight and robustness make it ideal for integration in very limited space. This telemetry system can be used for fixed wings aircraft, rotary wings aircraft and launch vehicles.

MDR-GT, an ultra-fast on-board system for data recording & processing

Ultra-high data rates (16Gbps) and storage capacities (10’s of TB) with advanced data processing allow for extensive data recording and management capabilities; MDR-GT/-GTS leverages these advanced capabilities to meet the most demanding requirements of today’s applications. An extensive portfolio of acquisition modules is proposed thanks to the compatibility with all MDR acquisition modules. In addition, high-speed interfaces like 10GigE and Fibre Channel are supported. The highly flexible platform concept of the MDR-GT family is based on a common mainframe with many high-end built-in interfaces and functions.

D19-GT/-GTS Download Station, a fast and secure system for data download and distribution

The D19-GT/-GTS Download Station allows secure and fast data download from MDR or MDR-GT Storage Modules. Data can be quickly downloaded via 40 Gbit Ethernet. To ensure the best security for the FTI data, the MDR-GTS/D19-GTS system offers a data at rest protection feature. With this secure feature, the D19-GTS can access the encrypted FTI data in a protected MDR-GTS storage canister. Therefore, FTI data can be securely transferred to another network. The D19-GTS can also be used for firmware updates for the MDR-GTS via the RSOD (Removable Secure Operational Disk). Through this feature, the highest security standard for the MDR-GTS can be ensured. The D19-GT/-GTS features a comfortable WebUI for setup and configuration. Different user accounts with specific access rights can be defined separately. The secure operating system used is Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

eZ SetUp, a test instrumentation configuration software

The eZ SetUp software allows to configure from a single acquisition unit to a complete acquisition system within a network architecture :

- Definition of individual pieces of equipment (acquisition unit, recorders, switches, workstations, cameras) compatible with: XMA, MDR, MDR-GT, GMDR, μMA and μDR

- Definition of network connections

- Data acquisition (sensors and digital buses) defined at high and low level, with import function

- Manual or automatic generation of output streams: PCM IRIG-106 Ch4, IRIG-106 Ch10, IRIG-106 Ch7, IENA or DAR

- Setting up the complete system

- Real-time control of the health of each component of the solution down to measurement channel status

- Real-time overview of acquired data (quicklook)

- Recording of raw data

eZ Processing / Advantys, a data display and processing software

eZ Processing / Advantys offers advanced functions for data display and processing:

- Real-time visualization of raw or processed parameters, on board or on the ground, in a user configurable graphical format

- Data replay with customized visualizations - Extraction of parameters in real time (or from a records) and conversion into engineering units with (or without) the application of a calibration function

- Generation of processed parameters by creating user functions in C language

- Generation of configurable user alarms on parameter value limits

- Recording of raw or processed data for further replay

- Automatic import of conversion tables by eZ SetUp software, the user can then focus on data analysis without risk of error

A responsive and international customer service

Safran Data Systems has a network of partners throughout the world. With a local presence, their teams are technically qualified and trained on our products. Thanks to their close collaboration with Safran Data Systems experts, customers can benefit from advice at any time. Safran Data Systems also offers training and technical support services. Read our brochure to learn more about this opportunity.

Safran Data Systems, leader in instrumentation for testing, telemetry and communications for space

For over 65 years, Safran Data Systems has been providing high-technology equipment and solutions for testing, telemetry, mission data management and space communications. With a high-skilled international team, we contribute to the success of our customers by offering innovation, best performance, reliability and sustainability.