More Related Content Similar to Curtiss-Wright Controls Avionics & Electronics Corporate Overview (20) Curtiss-Wright Controls Avionics & Electronics Corporate Overview2. Welcome to Curtiss-Wright
Renowned legacy in aerospace industry
Recognized
- 100 year pedigree of innovation
Solid Organization
- A strategically focused multinational provider
of highly engineered products and services
- ~$2B revenue, ~8000 employees
Experienced
- Thousands of customers worldwide
Reliable
- Our solutions are found in thousands of
mission critical application environments
Since 1929
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3. Curtiss-Wright Overview
Diversified, international provider of
highly engineered products and
services
- Focus on advanced technologies
Motion
- High performance platforms Control
- Critical function components and 34%
Flow
subsystems Control
54%
Leadership in strategically aligned
niche markets
- Longstanding customer relationships Metal
Treatment
- Product performance and reliability 12%
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4. Curtiss-Wright Controls
Avionics & Electronics Division
Rugged data acquisition, recording and controller sub-system
solutions for aerospace and ground applications. Modular COTS
products ideal for flight testing, airborne recording, air data and
rugged computing. Highly customized control electronics are trusted
for aircraft ice and fire protection systems.
Rugged, integrated commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) electronic
components and systems for defense, aerospace and general
industrial markets
Electro-mechanical, electro-hydraulic and hydro-mechanical
actuation control components and systems for defense and
commercial aerospace applications
High-precision engineering, specializing in the production of high-
performance displacement transducers, control electronics, and
manual controllers
High quality and reliability industry control solutions
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5. Avionics & Electronics Spotlight
Overview
Over 400 full-time staff
Over 300 different aircraft platforms
Part of Curtiss-Wright Controls
Technology leadership that delivers
high performance COTS and custom
engineered products
Strong relationships with our
customers built on industry leading
support
Dedicated R&D, Production and
Support Departments
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6. Avionics & Electronics Strategic Vision
Own the sensor data Achieve doubling of
management on Aircraft Group revenue by 2016
through providing system
solutions to acquire,
transmit, consolidate,
analyze and record all
sensor data
Technology and product Competitive, COTS and
leadership customized solutions
Customer intimacy - strong Low risk technology
relationships based on leaders
heritage, performance,
support
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7. Research & Development Facilities
Product leadership through engineering excellence
USA Ireland UK
110,000 ft2 modern facility 25,000 ft2 modern facility Key centers at
Christchurch, Camberley and
Cellular Manufacturing IQNet certified
Barrow
FAA repair station license MIL-STD-810F / 461E and
Electro-mechanical and
(X3TR865J) GOST-R product certification
electronic assembly
EASA 145 repair station IPC-A-610C Class 3
EASA 145 and FAR 145
license (EASA.5265) Manufacturing standard
licenses
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8. Quality and Reliability
AS9100 certified
Rigorous quality management procedures
exist at all facilities
Group holds numerous quality standards
including
IPC class 3 standard (e.g. IPC-A-
610D and IPC-A-600G)
EASA Part 21 Sub Part G, Part 145
and Part O
EASA 145 and FAR 145 licenses
Extensive in-house test and validation
equipment
Open organization driving industry
standards
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9. Applications
Airborne Data Air Data Flight Test
Recording Computing
Fire, Ice and Space Ground Vehicles
Hazard Systems
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11. Rugged Product Overview
Extensive range across four primary groups
Data Acquisition Recorders
and Concentrators
Rugged Computers Fire, Ice and
and Switches Hazard Systems
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13. Data Acquisition and Concentrators
Industry leading rugged data acquisition solutions
Rugged data acquisition
Range of COTS plug-in modules
Compact, low power and high performance
Open, future proof design
Compact data concentrator units
Communicate with a variety of avionics subsystems
Each unit can support multiple independent self-
contained processors
Two DCUs per aircraft provides redundancy
Designed for tool-less removal and replacement
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14. Acra KAM-500 Data Acquisition Unit
KAM-500 DAU
Selected Features
Compact, and low power
Driven by hardwired finite state machines
for reliability
High system throughput and data integrity
Operates in the harshest environments
Open protocols and standards
Powerful and easy-to-use software
Integrated Quick Access Recorder
(option)
Supports IEEE 1588 PTP (option)
Can act as remote 3-port Ethernet switch
(option)
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15. KAM-500 Modules
Flexible Modular Design
Selected Features
Acra KAM-500 uses modules that
can be used in any combination in
any order
Commercial off-the-shelf flexible
design with over 100 plug-in modules
Design highly customized systems
Module Types using COTS hardware to meet the
Analog and Digital specific needs of the program
Video and Audio Reduce inventory through re-using
modules
Avionics busses
Easily modify or upgrade your
Ethernet I/O and switch
system by replacing modules
Recorders
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16. Setup and Analysis Software
Selected Features
DAS Studio 3
Integrated single environment that
provides
Hardware discovery
Setup
Programming
Validation
Simple and intuitive interface
GS Works 7
Analysis, display, data delivery, and data
archive system that is tightly integrated
with data acquisition hardware
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17. Data Concentrator Unit
DCU
Selected Features
Designed for reliability
Tailor made configurations to deliver
optimized solutions
Reduces development time, risk and
cost
Communicates with avionics
subsystem
Two DCUs per aircraft provides
redundancy
Separate local control of data and
address buses
Designed for tool-less removal
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18. Data Concentrator Unit
Designed for Reliability
Selected Features
Integrate and certify embedded software
systems IAW DO-178B
LRUs compliant to DO-160E, MIL-STD-
461, MIL-STD-810
Design process compliant to DO-254
Operations are designed to meet
customers’ needs
Quick turnaround prototype LRUs
Obsolescence management program
Support high or low-volume programs
Quick response to inquiries
We provide everything from
design, development, qualification and
certification to volume production
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20. Icing, Fire and Hazard Systems
Wide range of systems for diverse application
Ice detection and protection for a variety of surfaces
Allows flight into forecast icing
Range of controllers and interfaces to meet varied application
requirements
Fire detection and suppression systems
Industry leading performance
Hazard warning systems
Help prevent costly accidental activation of systems
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21. Aircraft Ice Protection Controllers
IPC
Selected Features
Maintains above-freezing surface
temperature based on temperature
sensor inputs
Can be used in multiple applications
(e.g. windshields, engine inlets)
Programmable output power and
temperature range control
Zero-crossing AC power switching for
lower EMI and power switch stresses
AC power modulation for “soft-start”
load current
Fault monitoring (load current and
voltage, temperature
sensors, internal faults)
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22. Rotor Ice Protection System
RIPS
Selected Features
High shock and vibration resistance
Dual redundant RIPS
controllers, S/W certified to DO-
178B, Level B
High power, dual channel junction
box
Main Rotor Distributor (MRD)
delivers deicing energy
Algorithms sequence power between
several rotor blade heating elements
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23. Icing Severity Detection System
ISDS II
Selected Features
Improved flight safety in icing
conditions
Reduces costly grounding of aircraft
during unpredictable and bad weather
conditions
Reduces rotor blade damage due to
impact with ice (shed from blades)
Reduces airframe stress and fatigue
checks/inspections and complete
transmission overhaul
Reduces aircrew fatigue and damaged
cockpit instruments
Hardware approval to DO-
254, software to RTCA DO-178B level
A
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24. Fire Protection Systems
FPS-3100
Selected Features
Flexible and scalable systems for
multiple size aircraft
Best in class false alarm prevention
Engine, APU, cargo fire detection
and fire suppression, and lavatory
smoke and wheel-well fire detection
Digital and analog interface with
support for modern cockpit displays
Sophisticated fault monitoring
Dual Loop Controller for improved
dispatch ability
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25. Armed Aircraft Door Warning System
SmartHandle®
Selected Features
Save airlines money
Improve safety and aircraft dispatch
reliability rate
Universal - Fits all aircraft types
Independent - No interference /
dependency
Discreet - Flush fits inconspicuously
to door
Low Maintenance - Battery change
when required
Indiscriminate – No training required
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26. RECORDERS
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27. Recorders
Wide range of recorders for diverse application
Crash protected recorders
Optional integrated data acquisition and external FDAUs available
Rugged solid state recorders
Configurable, easily accessible solid state recorders
Mission recorders
High capacity multi-role data and video recorders
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28. Data Acquisition Flight Recorder
DAFR
Selected Features
Combined Cockpit Voice and Flight Data
Recorder with integrated data acquisition
via ARINC 429
Less than 3.2kg (7lb) including
underwater locator beacon
Attaches directly to airframe
Maximum 15W power at 28Vdc
Fast Ethernet data recovery
25,000 hours MTBF
Fully approved for current and anticipated
requirements
25hr FDR
2 hr CVR (4 channel)
TSO-C123b/a24b approved
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29. Enhanced Multi-Purpose Flight Recorder
EMPFR
Selected Features
Compact Cockpit Voice and Flight
Data Recorder
Less than 3.5kg (7.7lb) including
underwater locator beacon
Attaches directly to airframe
Maximum 15W power at 28Vdc
Fast Ethernet and wireless data
recovery options
25,000 hours MTBF
CNS/ATM Datalink recording
High lightning protection ideal for
installation in composite aircraft
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30. Multi Purpose Flight Recorder
MPFR
Selected Features
Configurable Flight Data Recorder and
Cockpit Voice Recorder functions
Less than 3.2kg (7lb) including
underwater locator beacon
Attaches directly to airframe
Maximum 12W power at 28Vdc
Fast Ethernet data recovery options
25,000 hours MTBF
25hr FDR
2 hr CVR - 4 channel
TSO-C123b/a24b approved
Compliant to ED-112
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31. Secure Crash Survivable
Cockpit Voice Recorder
Fortress CVR
Selected Features
CESG approved encryption algorithms
Crash survivable memory
Dedicated area microphone
Less than 3.2kg (7lb) including underwater
locator beacon
Attaches directly to airframe
Fast Ethernet data recovery
Download and decryption through REVEAL
data analysis suite
25,000 hours MTBF
25hr FDR; 2 hr CVR - 4 channel
TSO-C123b approved, Compliant to ED-112
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32. Flight Data Applications Software
PGS
Selected Features
Comprises all the necessary editors
and tools to simplify every day flight
data processing
Supports all types of aircraft
Complete flight event report in
seconds
Powerful visual analysis
Secure database
Intuitive implementation
Synchronised voice and data replay
of flight quick access and recorders
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33. Flight Data Acquisition Unit
FDAU
Selected Features
Rugged and reliable with proven
environmentals
Commercial off-the-shelf flexible
design with over 100 plug-in modules
Compact, low power and high
performance
Optional integrated QAR
Output formats include: ARINC
429/573/717, IRIG-106
PCM, 100Base-T Ethernet, MIL-
STD-1553
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34. Airborne SSD Ethernet Recorder
NET/REC/002
Selected Features
Compact and ruggedized design for
airborne applications
Live on power-up
COTS storage media
Stores and logs incoming Ethernet
packets in open PCAP file format
90Mbps logging rate
Uses FAT32 file system
Front mounted START/STOP locked
position switch to control recording
Supports unicast, multicast and
broadcast IP packets
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35. Solid State Data Recorder - Compact
S3DR-C
Selected Features
Low cost
High performance
Rugged
Wide range of interface options
available as standard, including high
speed synchronous serial data (IRIG
106), IRIG-B
timecode, asynchronous
RS232/422/485, analog (including
voice) and discrete I/O
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36. Solid State Data Recorder - Compact Plus
S3DR-C+
Selected Features
Low mass
Small size
Rugged for harsh environments
Solid-state memory
Multiple selectable interfaces
Synchronized timestamped recording
Synchronized data review in
REVEAL
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37. Solid State Data Recorder - Compact
Extended
S3DR-CE
Selected Features
High density recording
User configurable
Extended interface options
Rugged recording PCMCIA memory
media
Enhanced connectivity includes
Multichannel voice
Analog and video inputs
MIL-STD-1553 bus monitor
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38. Rugged Mission Recorder
S3DR-S
Selected Features
High integrity data recorder and loader
Wide range of hardware configurations
for recording data from a variety
interfaces including
ARINC 429
Discrete and serial
Secure data cartridge option
SD and HD video option
MIL-STD-1553 option
Data loader transfers data over
Ethernet
Front panel, discrete and Ethernet
remote control
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39. Video and Data Recorder
S3DR-F+
Selected Features
Front Panel display and control
Extensive remote control functions
IRIG-106 PCM
IRIG-B timecode
Ethernet
Video with audio option
MIL-STD-1553 option
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40. Engine Monitoring Unit
S3DR-EMU
Selected Features
Rugged data recording solution for
engines
Records at a higher sample rate
when programmable exceedances
occur
Input circuit design ensure electrical
isolation
High speed USB II data download
interface
Dedicated export and analysis
software
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41. Airborne Multi-role CF Recorder
SSR/CHS/001
Selected Features
Four-slot chassis
Proven, extensive range of data
acquisition modules
COTS storage medium and open file
format
Ethernet output for real-time
monitoring
Records Ethernet traffic
Front door housing for removable
CompactFlash® card
Supports CompactFlash cards up to
128GB
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42. Data Visualization and Analysis Tool
REVEAL
Selected Features
Data visualization
Data analysis
Data extraction and conversion
Data management
Unit configuration
CD/DVD/Blu-ray writing including
creation of video DVDs and audio
CDs
Runs on standard PC
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43. Air Data Computer Module
ADCM (Roadmap Product)
Selected Features
Generates the complete ICAO air
data parameter set
Certified to Level A for both hardware
(RTCA/DO-254) and software
(RTCA/DO-178B) for use in flight
critical applications
Highly accurate
Low weight
Vibrating Cylinder Sensor technology
reduces cost of ownership
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45. Rugged Computers and Switches
Computing and Ethernet switch solutions for harsh environments
Highly rugged Ethernet switches
Live at power-up
IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol Grandmaster
Highly configurable and highly reliable
TSO-C106 AND RTCA DO1788/254 level A certified
Modular functionality
Compact and powerful computing and recording solutions
Rugged for harsh ground vehicle environments
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46. 8 Port Configurable Ethernet Switch
NET/SWI/003
Selected Features
Highly rugged 8 port switch
Live at power-up (static internal
routing; no MAC address dynamic
learning time delay)
Configurable forwarding table
IEEE 1588 PTP Grandmaster
Configurable static forwarding table
Store-and-forward operation
GPS input, digital IRIG-B input and
output
Industrial temperature operation (-40
to 85°C)
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47. Enhanced Software Configurable Air Data
Unit
ESCADU
Selected Features
Computes altitude, height
deviation, air temperature, airspeed
parameters, Mach, max allowable
airspeed & signal validities
TSO-C106 certified
RTCA DO178B/254 level A certified
Modular functionality
High reliability (>10,000 hours) and
low weight 2.9lb (1.3kg)
Pin-link configurations supporting up
to 15 different applications
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48. Software Configurable Air Data Unit
SCADU
Selected Features
Software configurable parameters to
tailor unit for specific aircraft types
Highly configurable, highly reliable
TSO-C106 certified
RTCA DO178B/254 level A certified
Modular functionality
High reliability (>10,000 hours) and
low weight 2.9lb (1.3kg)
Pin-link configurations supporting up
to 15 different applications
Computer controlled air data test set
support equipment
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49. Solid State Data Processor
Generic Vehicle Architecture
GeneVA
Selected Features
Compact design
Rugged construction
Dual isolated CAN bus
GVA compliant connectors
Integrated compass and
accelerometer options
Powerful computing and graphics
with multiple video output capabilities
EMC performance to Land Class A
Operating system flexibility
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50. Rugged Mission Computer
JUNO
Selected Features
Dual high performance processors
Accelerated 3D-graphics
Encrypted data cartridge
Wide range of interfaces
Gigabit Ethernet
Mil-Std-1553
ARINC-429
Discrete I/O
Serial RS422
Stanag 3350 video output
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Editor's Notes Flight Test InstrumentationAircraft Usage MonitoringFlight Data AcquisitionSpaceGround StationsMission RecordingCommunications Interface Unit for UAVsAccident RecordersFire Protection SystemsIce Detection and ProtectionAircraft Computer Systems