Curtiss-Wright Controls Avionics & Electronics (CWC-AE) specializes in designing and manufacturing crash-protected recorders for the aerospace and defense industries, with over 60 years of experience. Their products include a variety of configurable and compact data acquisition systems, featuring advanced solid state storage and extensive software integration for supporting various safety and monitoring applications. CWC-AE continually invests in research and development to maintain technology leadership and adherence to industry standards.

1. AIRBORNE
RECORDING
product guide
Crash Survivable
Mission
Multi-role
Quick Access

2. About Curtiss-Wright Controls Avionics & Electronics
Curtiss-Wright has a long history with its roots dating back research and development to ensure it maintains the
to the Wright brothers' first flight in 1903 and continues technology leadership required to deliver high performance
this spirit of innovation and advanced engineering, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and custom engineered
applying that expertise to mission critical applications products. CWC-AE’s core capabilities include certified
in aerospace, naval and land markets. The Curtiss- system and software integration combined with market
Wright Controls Avionics & Electronics division (CWC- leading customer support. CWC-AE has over 60 years’
AE) designs and manufactures rugged data acquisition, experience supplying recorders and supports a diverse
recording and controller sub-system solutions for the range of avionics, maintenance, safety and test recording
aerospace and defense industry. It invests heavily in applications.
The CWC-AE Advantage
CWC-AE has decades of experience designing and manufacturing a wide range of rugged recorders with products
ranging from miniature avionics bus recorders to high speed, high capacity units with customizable interfaces. All our
recorders feature solid state media (integrated or removable), tightly integrated replay and analysis software and industry
leading technology. Constant R&D ensures they meet the newest standards.
CWC-AE’s compact recorders have been designed to be as light as possible by using the latest technologies and
techniques to keep weight to a minimum resulting in, for example, crash protected recorders that weigh less than 7lbs
(3.2kg). Our recorders are qualified under MIL-STD and DO-160 environmental standards including additional crash
protection in accordance with EUROCAE ED-112. A compact size and rugged nature mean the chassis can be mounted
in cockpits, avionics bays or hard-mounted in any orientation on an airframe, removing the need for bulky equipment
racks or anti-vibration mounts.
The range of recorders includes dedicated data recorders, video and data acquisition
recorders with configurable interface support for sensors, avionics buses, time
and position, and built-in test. Highly configurable systems can be built
using COTS components or factory configured custom solutions.
Long term manufacturing and support ensure ease of
obsolescence management.
CWC-AE's quick access recorder
forms part of the Enhanced
Debriefing System at Airbus Military

3. Airborne recording Solutions
hIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS
PROVEN HERITAGE TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE
FOR EVERY APPLICATION
Over 60 years’ experience Compact and lightweight Rugged products that meet or
designing and manufacturing exceed relevant application
recorders Low cost of ownership standards
World-wide dedicated support Custom engineered and COTS Tightly integrated replay and
teams product available analysis software
Long term manufacturing ensures Industry leading technology and
ease of obsolescence management ongoing R&D
recording Applications that CWC-AE supports include
Cockpit Voice Recording (CVR) Aircraft Structural Health Monitoring
Flight Data Recording (FDR) Aircraft Structural Integrity Programs (ASIP)
Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) / Helicopter Operations Health and Usage Monitoring (HUMS)
Operational Loads Monitoring (OLM) Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA)
Mission Recording Flight Data Acquisition Unit (FDAU)
Aircraft Engine Monitoring Flight Test Data Recording
A LONG HISTORY OF INNOVATION IN CRASH PROTECTED RECORDERS
In 1955, Professor William A. Penny and Mr. James A. Giles developed the
first magnetic Accident Data Recorder. Ever since, their company has
been at the forefront of recorder technology, including being
the first in the world to create combined voice and flight
Today
data recorders and obtain approval for solid
2001
state versions. The tradition of innovation
has continued since Penny+Giles 1994
became part of CWC-AE.
1988
1986
1970s
1960s
1957
Professor William A. Penny's
leading role in developing 'black
box' recorders has contributed
immensely to the safety of air travel

4. Extensive experience providing recording solutions
DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS
Compact avionics bus recorders to Cockpit to high vibration engine mounting
high speed mission recorders
EMU
CVR / FDR
HFDM
FOQA
Video Processor
Mission Recorder Bus Recorder
DIFFERENT AIRCRAFT TYPES DIFFERENT OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
Rotor Civil
Fixed wing Emergency Services
Spacecraft Offshore
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Military

5. WIDE RANGE OF RECORDERS FOR DIVERSE APPLICATIONS
CRASH SURVIVABLE MULTI-ROLE
Flight Data and Cockpit Voice Recorders Configurable, COTS or bespoke
Optional integrated data acquisition, Wide variety of interface, form factors
encryption, external modular FDAU and data download options
FDAU QAR
CVR / FDR
Bus Recording
OLM Mission Recording
MISSON QUICK ACCESS
High capacity multi-role data and video Dedicated data recorders
recorders
Cockpit or avionics bay
Tightly integrated analysis software

6. CRASH PROTECTED RECORDERS
CWC-AE has been manufacturing crash protected recorders weight and operating costs. On-aircraft download is
since 1957 and introduced the world’s first combined achieved in less than two minutes. Support is available
cockpit voice / flight data recorder (CVR/FDR) in 1986. on some models for networking directly to a remote
Now we provide the most versatile crash protected operational base for diagnostics and fault reporting
recorders available, in the most compact package. We (via an aircraft Wireless Data Link (WDL) for example).
provide solutions for all current and anticipated FAA and There are different base recorder models with options
EUROCAE requirements. available to facilitate specific needs including Datalink
(CPDLC) recording, encryption and additional parameter
CWC-AE’s compact units are designed in accordance acquisition to exploit the crash protected recorder for other
with RTCA/DO-178B and RTCA/DO-254. They may be applications such as Flight Operational Quality Assurance
attached directly to the airframe without the need for bulky (FOQA) and Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) programs.
equipment racks or anti-vibration mounts, thus lowering
Features
Extensive experience designing and manufacturing 25 hour FDR
units since 1957 Typically 25,000 hours (10,000 hours rotary) MTBF
Integrated Data Acquisition option TSO-C123b/124b/C177 approved
Encrypted storage option Fast Ethernet data recovery
Compact, low mass Integrated visualization and analysis software
Attaches directly to airframe Highly configurable FDAU available
4 channels of voice recording for 2 hours
(3 narrowband, 1 wideband)
Dimensions
Product Features Mass*
(HxLxW)
MPFR Rotor tachometer interface 3.5 x 9.96 x 4.65” 7.0lb
89 x 253 x 118mm 3.2kg
EMPFR Data link (CPDLC) recording 3.5 x 10.9 x 4.6” 7.7lb
89 x 277 x 118mm 3.5kg
DAFR Multiple sensor interfaces 3.5 x 9.96 x 4.65” 7.5lb
89 x 253 x 118mm 3.3kg
CVR-E Data Encryption 3.5 x 9.96 x 4.65” 7.0lb
89 x 253 x 118mm 3.2kg
* including underwater locator beacon

7. software and accessories
First level access to the crash protected recorders can be achieved through the built in web server which gives access to
status, configuration and data download. Features include
Independent CVR & FDR status data and latest BIT result Configurable IP address, subnet mask, FDR data rate
(includes POST and continuous test) and interface options
Download CVR channels separately, dual redundant Log and configuration files written to each drive within
FDR recordings, supplementary flight information the memory for back-up
(e.g. rotor tach recording)
Flight data applications software
The PGS flight data applications software suite comprises report in seconds and delivers exceptional operational
all the necessary editors and tools to simplify every information for fleet management and safety programs.
day flight data processing. In many programs, such as The system supports all types of aircraft, has an intuitive
Flight Operations and Quality Assurance (FOQA), useful interface and provides a secure database and powerful
interpretation of the available data requires superior visual analysis. Optional PGS tools are available for
analysis and viewing tools. PGS is a turnkey suite of tools advanced download and replay, automatic database
that enables rapid and clear interpretation of flight data analysis and reporting, and 3D visualization functionality.
and limits exceeded. It provides a complete flight event
highly configurable fdau
CWC-AE manufactures rugged, compact FDAUs with a configurable modular design that
can be connected to crash protected recorders via a variety of interfaces. The chassis
can be hard-mounted in any orientation on the airframe and have been designed to
operate in harsh environments outside of pressurized compartments. Highly configured
systems can be built and later modified using off-the-shelf components to further support
airborne data programs through expanded data acquisition and quick access recorder
capabilities.
CRASH HARDENED RECORDER
The CWC-AE Information Collection and Monitoring System (ICMS) meets forthcoming
US FAA and European EASA requirements for voice, data and video recording on Part
135 Helicopters as part of a Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) / Flight Data
Monitoring (FDM) program. The ICMS records the complete parameter set defined in
FAA Advisory Circular AC29-2C, plus the additional audio and video inputs specified in
FAA TSO-C197 and EUROCAE ED-155. The unit is ultra-compact and features a remote
unit that houses a microphone, a camera and has an integrated quick access recorder.
support equipment
CWC-AE offers equipment to support the crash protected recorder products including a cockpit control unit (test and fault
indication, voice erase, headset jack and microphone preamp), a cockpit area microphone, a recorder independent
power supply, crash damage recovery equipment, and a recorder monitoring and download unit.

8. quick access RECORDERS
CWC-AE’s quick access recorders are designed using the latest storage technologies and electronic concepts to provide
highly reliable recorders. These lightweight compact units feature simplified setup and management and store data
received from an avionics bus to a removable drive. The data can be transferred to a standard PC without the need for any
specialized and expensive download units and viewed using industry standard commercial Windows software packages.
Features
Compact and lightweight
Rugged with MIL-SPEC qualifications
COTS storage media
Front panel and remote control
Simple to configure
No specialized hardware required to download data
Dimensions
Product Media Interface Options Mass
(HxLxW)
NET/REC/001 CompactFlash® Ethernet (100BaseT) 2.8 x 6.4 x 4.9” 1.5lb
71 x163 x 127mm 0.68kg
NET/REC/002 SATA SSD Ethernet (1000BaseT) 2.8 x 6.4 x 4.9” 2.4lb
71 x 163 x 127mm 1.1kg
SSR/REC/001 CompactFlash PCM 1.5 x 2.75 x 4.6” 1.06lbs
(38 x 70 x 116mm 0.48kg
SSQAR_CP PCMCIA ARINC 429/573/717, RS422, discrete 1.50 x 5.75 x 6.42" 1.7lb
38 x 146 x 163mm 0.75kg
PQAR PCMCIA ARINC 573 / 717 and ACMS ARINC 404A / 1/2 ATR <15.4lb
ARINC 600 / 4 MCU 7kg

9. MISSION RECORDERS
CWC-AE offers extremely powerful, solid state, processing solutions for mission training and debrief applications with a
significant range of aircraft-oriented inputs and outputs. These rugged units are supported by MIL-SPEC qualifications and
perform in vibration, extended temperature ranges and other harsh environmental conditions. They are tightly integrated
with REVEAL software that allows data to be reviewed quickly and easily in the field or during later analysis without the
need for third party tools.
Features
Flexible mission recorder solutions
Rugged, low mass and compact
Secure data cartridge option
Tightly integrated analysis software
PRODUCT RANGE
S3DR-S MVDR
The S3DR-S combines secure data handling with comprehensive The MVDR is a multi-channel video data recorder, designed
mission recording functions in airborne operations. It features to record up to six channels of video, audio and data on a
a powerful Intel® processor, is compact and rugged with MIL- Removable Data Cartridge. MVDR records STANAG 3350B
STD qualifications. Standard interfaces include Gigabit Ethernet video and optionally CVBS and S-Video, allowing individual
and ARINC 429 I/O, MIL-STD-1553B, serial, IRIG-B Timecode video channels to be recorded from multiple cameras. The MVDR
and digital I/O. Optional secure solid state removable memory is rugged to MIL-STD-810E and is suitable for a wide variety of
modules include cryptographic functions to erase or declassify challenging operational environments.
recorded data. Video compression can be performed using the
H.264 encoding standard, and 2 channels of 1080p resolution Distributed
video can be compressed at a rate of 30 fps, or more channels CWC-AE’s distributed mission recorders are multi chassis
at a lesser frame rate. systems that use COTS modularity to build highly customized
and scalable solutions. The data acquisition units (DAUs) are
S3DR-F+ compact, lightweight and highly rugged. Cockpit mountable
The S3DR-F+ is an ultra-compact, high performance and rugged quick access recorders enable easy access to data while data
solution for data recording and processing. It provides multiple acquisition nodes can be place close to data sources in harsh
interfaces, front panel control and monitoring, and removable environments or in avionics bays. Product specifications are
memory media. Processing functions are provided by an dependent on system architecture or selected options – contact
Intel compatible processor, allowing application specific data sales for further information.
gathering.
Dimensions
Product Media Video Avionics Buses Other Interfaces Mass
(HxLxW)
S3DR-S SSD or Secure 2x HD or 4x 2x Ethernet, 4x ARINC 429, Discrete I/O 4.96 x 8.11 x 4.96” 6.6lb
SSD cartridge
SD* MIL-STD-1553 126 x 206 x 126mm 3kg
MVDR SSD cartridge 6x SD with 2x Ethernet, RIG106 PCM, 2x Discrete I/O 4.45 x 5.76 x 7.17” 6.6lb
Stereo audio RS422/RS485/RS232, 4x ARINC 113 x 146 x 182mm 3kg
429, 2x MIL-STD-1553
S3DR-F+ PCMCIA 2x SD with 4x Ethernet, 2x IRIG106 PCM, 2x Discrete I/O IRIG 2.25 x 6.36 x 5.75” 3.3lb
audio* RS422/RS485/RS232, 4x ARINC B Timecode 57.1 x 161.5 x 146mm 1.5kg
429, 2x MIL-STD-1553
* depends on selected options

10. Multi-role Recorders
CWC-AE provides two families of multi-role recorders – S3DR and SSR-500 – which feature
Wide selection of recorders to suit the needs of different applications
A variety of interface, form factor and data download options
Rugged, compact and lightweight
Extensive custom interface support including avionics buses, analog and digital sources, video and audio
Tightly integrated management, download and analysis software
Custom engineered variants available
Multi-role Applications Aircraft Monitoring
CWC-AE’s multi-role recorder range provide the market Aircraft programs utilize data collection and analysis
with highly configurable COTS or custom recorders for a techniques to help ensure availability, reliability and safety
wide range of aerospace applications including aircraft of vehicles. Systems used to collect this data typically
structural, usage and monitoring programs. Capabilities consist of a data acquisition unit, a recorder and an
include data acquisition and storage to collect sensor, analysis software package. The resultant information can
bus and other information and store this for data transfer be used for a number of applications including ensuring
to analysis software. CWC-AE provides all the hardware safety, scheduling maintenance, reduced mission aborts,
and software tools in a variety of product offerings to meet reducing number of aircraft on ground, simplifying logistics
the specific needs of an aircraft. For example, products for fleet deployment and to meet specific standards
such as the S3DR-EMU are optimized to excel in specific such as “Assured Safe Forced Landing Capability” as
applications like engine condition monitoring while the defined in CAT.POL.H.305. Examples of these programs
SSR-500 range is highly customizable using COTS modules include Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring (HFDM), Flight
to fit a wide variety of general data gathering programs. Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) and Condition
Based Maintenance (CBM).
Aircraft Structural Programs
Aircraft structural programs are used to investigate the Engine Monitoring
characteristics of an aircraft’s structure in its normal Engine Monitoring typically involves collecting and storing
operating environment, typically to establish if their a number of parameters from an aircraft engine and later
in-service life can be extended or to ensure flight safety. analyzing the data to ensure there is no anomalous activity
These programs are especially important when an aircraft's e.g. activity that might indicate an impending failure or
role changes as the stresses and strains encountered in new suggest a component is damaged. Since normal engine
operational environments or flight envelopes may now be operating parameters can be established for typical flight
significantly different than initially anticipated. Examples envelopes in advance, it is possible to flag ‘exceedance
of these programs include Operational Loads Monitoring events’ like turbine over speed or a turbine hot start. This
(OLM), Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and Aircraft data can also be used in aircraft performance monitoring
Structural Integrity Programs (ASIP). programs which provide fleet operators with fuel burn
information.

11. PRODUCT RANGE
S3DR SSR-500
S3DR recorders are available in a variety of form factors The SSR-500 recorders are cockpit mountable units with
and with factory configured interfaces. The range includes removable CompactFlash® or SSDs. They use data
cockpit mountable units with removable Solid State Drives acquisition modules to cater for diverse application
(SSDs) and hard mountable units with high speed data requirements with highly configurable setups. Aperiodic
download interfaces. Features of the S3DR range includes data is recorded only when there is activity on an
asynchronous bus resulting in efficient file storage.
Lightweight and compact Additional features of the SSR-500 range includes
Wide interface support including multichannel voice, Proven, extensive range of data acquisition modules
video, analog, digital and bus inputs
Integrated audio and Ethernet recording
Optional higher sample rate when programmable Built-in GPS receiver
exceedances occur Ethernet output for real-time data monitoring
Dedicated export and analysis software
Product Media Module Slots Dimensions (HxLxW) Mass
S3DR-C PCMCIA SSD - 1.1 x 4.92 x 3.35” 1.1lb
28mm x 125 x 85mm 0.5kg
S3DR-C+ PCMCIA SSD - 1.57 x 4.92 x 3.35” 1.32lb
40 x 125 x 85mm 0.6kg
S3DR-CE PCMCIA SSD - 2.6 x 4.92 x 3.35” 1.87lb
65 x 125 x 85mm 0.85kg
S3DR-EMU Internal - 1.51 x 4.75 x 6.95” < 0.9lb
38.4 x 120.6 x 176.5mm 0.41kg
SSR/CHS/001 CompactFlash 4 3.34 x 5.67 x 4.9” 4.25lb
85 x 144 x 127mm 1.9kg^
SSR/CHS/002 SSD cartridge 4 4.45 x 6.39 x 4.9” 4.46lb
113 x 162.4 x 127mm 2.03kg^
^ fully populated and containing media
REVEAL Software
REVEAL runs under Microsoft Windows on a standard
PC and is can be used to extract, interpret, visualize
and analyze data captured by CWC-AE’s multi-role and
mission recorders. The flexible intuitive user interface and
comprehensive user manual enables REVEAL to support
a wide range of users from air crew to data analysis
specialists and numerous applications around the world.

12. Curtiss-Wright Controls Avionics & Electronics
www.cwc-ae.com
1 Airfield Road 665 North Baldwin Park Boulevard
Christchurch City of Industry
Dorset, BH23 3TH CA 91746
UK USA
Phone: +44-1202-481-771 Phone: 626-851-3100
This publication provides basic technical details and it is intended for general information only. Specifications are subject to change without
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