Who are Smartronix? Smartronix is highly committed to quality assurance by enhancing customer
satisfaction, achieving continuous improvement and exceeding international regulatory and customer requirements. The
company's long-time philosophy is "Sustained excellence through continuous improvement,"
this is the cornerstone upon which our Quality Management System (QMS) was established. We have successfully maintained a CMMI
Maturity Level 3 rating since 2006, an ISO 9001 certification since 2005, and an ISO 20000 certification since 2011.
This is a truly innovative and technology driven company in the aeronautical telemetry market.
Smartronix Telemetry and Data Systems information Smartronix continues to provide innovative, secure and agile solutions which transform and
modernise operational business and contribute aerospace, defence and security via multi-
facetted engineering and IT solutions.
Used world-wide by test flight engineers and flight operational personnel, Smartronix TDS offers
a growing technology to include the most feature rich ground based data processing and
recording systems in the world.
Within the Smartronix products, the current capabilities include:
Series 5000 Data Processor
PCM Data Brick Data Processor
RF Receiver Brick
RF Receivers and Combiners
OMEGA NExT Real Time Data
OMEGA Data Environment (ODE)
IMUX G2 Recorder/Reproducer
Bit Synchronisers
For further information on all products from Smartronix TDS, please click on the link to access
the full product listing.
Series 5000 Data Processor The X-5000 Data Processor series is a small dual stream data processor that can be rack
mounted (1U) or portable (1.75 x 12 x 7 inches). The X-5000 has its own embedded
processor and Real Time Operating System (RTOS) which provides Ethernet communication
for setup and data transfer to a host computer. Multiple X-5000 systems can be
synchronized together with an external 10 MHz clock and Ethernet hub in order to provide
more PCM streams to the host computer for
processing and display.
The Series 5000 telemetry hardware platform is a
fifth generation architecture leveraging over
twenty-five years of experience and thousands of
mission critical telemetry systems delivered
worldwide. Based on a commercial off the shelf
(COTS) open architecture, the Series 5000
delivers unprecedented speed, configurability and
precision.
Data processing and display with OMEGA NeXT data processing software.
Up to 128 streams of input and output from the system.
Multiple types of input and output.
PCM, 1553, Video, HD Video, 429, Chapter 8, Analog, Ethernet, Serial, and Link 16.
Processing of up to 100 million parameters per second.
Real time data display with Smartronix – TDS's OMEGA NExT data processing
software.
Native IRIG 106 Chapter 10 data recording.
IRIG A, B, or G inputs.
Compatibility with Win 7 64 bit.
Designed to leverage multi-core and multi-processor computing platforms.
For further information on 5000 Series products from Smartronix TDS, please click on the
link to access the full product specifications.
PCM Data Brick Data Processor The PCM Data Brick is a small USB based
portable telemetry data processor with
integrated bit synchronizer and IRIG A, B and
G time inputs. The PCM Data Brick provides
data processing up to 50 Mbps per stream and
multiple bricks can be used in a network
connectivity with one host computer forming a
powerful local area network. The PCM Data
Brick works with Smartronix – TDS's new
OMEGA NExT software under Windows 7 64 bit
as well as TDS's older OMEGA SERV software
for 32 bit Windows OS. Some of the features
of the PCM Data Brick include:
Up to 50 Mbps PCM data processing
Differential or single ended inputs
Integrated bit synchronizer
Compatible with decryptors
Bit sync outputs for input to decryptor
Decom inputs for decryptor output
Internal battery for operation up to 4 hours untethered from power
Convective cooling No fan to pull in dust and dirt
USB 2 and USB 1 capable
Compatible with OMEGA NExT and OMEGA SERV
For further information on PCM products from Smartronix TDS, please click on the link to
access the full product specifications
RF Receiver Brick Smartronix Telemetry and Data Systems high
performance single (or dual) band telemetry
receiver is designed for portable ground-based,
shipboard, and airborne operations. Combined with
the PCM Data Brick and the powerful OMEGA Real-
time Telemetry Processing software, the PCM
Receiver Brick offers instrumentation and telemetry
engineers an ideal solution for portable real-time
telemetry data applications.
Ease of Operation
The PCM Receiver Brick and the PCM Data Brick combination represents a
breakthrough in portable PCM processing functionality. By connecting the
compact PCM Receiver Brick to any commercial PC or laptop using the basic
RS232 com port and then connecting the PCM Data Brick to a high-speed USB
V2.0 I/O port, users have at their command an integrated PCM processing front-
end solution capable of operating at up to 20 Mbps. Included with the PCM
Receiver Brick is a Windows graphical user interface (GUI) that provides all
Receiver controls and a received signal strength indicator.
Performance
The PCM Receiver Brick's low noise figure and the PCM Data Brick's high
performance variable rate PCM bit synchronization combine to provide an
affordable, compact, and rugged package that can match or even exceed some
lab-based ground stations. The PCM Receiver Brick excels in harsh noise
environments and provides support for extreme signal-to-noise performance
when attached to high gain antenna systems.
Flexibility
Occupying only a small 3.5-inch by 9-inch size, the PCM Receiver Brick can be
coupled with any TDS instrumentation set-up, flight-line check out, quick-look
processing and ground station processing software products to provide a best-
value solution for telemetry system engineers and integrators. Smartronix’
patented bit synchronizer phase-lock loop and tracking features equal the
performance levels of modern ground station solutions at a fraction of the cost.
Some of features of RF Receiver Brick:
Portable Telemetry Receiver
Single or Dual S/L Band, Other Bands Available
Handles Extreme Rugged Environments
Up to 4 IF and Post-detect Bandwidths
Includes Omni-directional Antenna
Operation to 20 Mbps
Ideal Flight-line, Mobile or On-board Device
Line or Battery Powered
Enables Mini Ground Station Capability
For further information on RF products from Smartronix, please click on the link to access
the full catalogue for the product listing.
RF Receivers and Combiners
Smartronix Telemetry and Data
Systems offers the rack-mounted
multi-channel receiver and combiner as
well as PCI card level receivers and
combiners. All of our receiver products
use the latest in digital radio
technology. The features of the
Smartronix-TDS receivers and
combiners include:
Tri-Band (Upper L, Lower L, S, and C Bands. Any three on one board)
ARTM Tier 0, I and II Compliant
Upper L, Lower L, S, and C Bands
Demods AM, PCM/FM, BPSK, QPSK, SOQPSK-
TG, CPM
High Density
Up to 14 Receivers per Chassis
Receiver and Combiner on a Single Card
Latest Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Technology
Intuitive GUI and Built-In Touchscreen
Ethernet Remote Control
Field Upgradable Software and Firmware
Numerous Output Types and Features
Triple Redundant Power Supplies
High Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
Card Level Receivers and Combiners
Integrated Options
o Bit Synchronizers and Decoms
o IRIG 106 Chapter 10 Recording/Reproduction
o Real Time Processing and Display with OMEGA NExT software tool
o Post Test Processing with OMEGA Data Environment (ODE)
For further information on RF products from Smartronix, please click on the link to access
the full catalogue for the product listing.
OMEGA NExT Real Time Data
OMEGA NExT provides EU conversion, data distribution, real time display, and Chapter 10
compliant data recording and is one of the most powerful and easy to use telemetry data
processing software ever produced. Developed over the past two years with the latest
software development tools, OMEGA NExT provides unparalleled software stability and
performance. Some of the features of OMEGA NExT include:
Native IRIG 106 Chapter 10 Support. OMEGA NExT stores data in a Chapter 10
compliant file that can be reproduced with Smartronix - TDS's IMUX G2 Chapter 10
Recorder, or any Chapter 10 compliant system.
Processing Speed. OMEGA NExT is designed to leverage multi-processor and
multi-core system architectures to provide the fastest data processing available
today.
Open Source .xaml Displays. The Clarity Client display software provides an easy
to use graphical interface for developing and running real time displays. Display
setups are stored in .xaml files and can be edited within the Clarity Builder drag and
drop environment, or the setup files can be directly edited.
Compatible with Both 64 and 32 Bit Operating Systems. OMEGA NExT was
developed for Win 7 64 bit, but it is also backwards compatible to Win 7 32 bit and
Win XP.
Service Oriented Architecture. OMEGA NExT is designed to run as a Service in order
to leverage IT infrastructure and virtualized deployment of the software.
Intuitive User Interface. Smartronix – TDS has streamlined the user interface for
OMEGA NExT and eliminated the need for any external applications to store setup or
display information.
Scalable Software Configuration. OMEGA NExT can be configured to run in a
minimal base configuration for an economical flight line check out solution, or in a
feature rich professional version for multi-stream and multi-input types for a full
mission control ground station.
Graphical EU Conversion and Derived Parameter Setup. OMEGA NExT
provides an easy to use graphical interface for setting up complex EU conversions
such as nth order polynomials, or table lookups. It also allows the user to add real
time math functions into the processing steps of a parameter by dragging and
dropping math functions into the data processing chain.
Network Extensible. OMEGA NExT and Smartronix-TDS's front end hardware
provide the ability to place the hardware front ends and the software data
processing on any machine on a network and have the hardware and software work
together through an Ethernet connection.
For further information on Omega products from Smartronix, please click on the link to
access the full catalogue for the product listing.
OMEGA Data Environment (ODE)
OMEGA Data Environment (ODE) is a post test data mining software tool that leverages
search engine technology to allow the user to:
Visualize large data sets quickly even over a distributed wide area
network configuration. ODE uses a unique data compression technique called
Stat Packs to compress large data sets which allows the end user to plot
tremendous amounts of data on the screen very quickly.
Search all data published to ODE. ODE allows the user to construct search
expressions to find where certain parameters hit specific levels
simultaneously. These results can displayed and exported to other formats for
complex analysis.
Display heterogeneous types of data on one screen. ODE can play video
and audio while stepping cursors through the corresponding time domain plotted
data as well. ODE can also display 1553 data and other message types.
Provide Restricted Access to data. ODE allows an administrator to set access
rights to data for users down to the individual parameter level, by lists of
parameters, or entire data sets.
Export time slices or whole data sets to other formats. Matlab, csv, HDF5,
IRIG 106 Chapter 10, and more.
Metadata filtering. ODE allows the user to attach descriptive metadata to data
sets during publishing automatically or manually. Data objects can be filtered on
the data object tree based on this metadata to allow a user to find all tests on a
specific aircraft tail number, day of the year, location, etc.
For further information on Omega products from Smartronix, please click on the link to
access the full catalogue for the product listing.
IMUX G2 Recorder/Reproducer The IMUX G2 is an industry leading IRIG 106 Chapter 10 compliant data recorder and
reproducer. The system can be configured as a rack
mount or portable unit. The IMUX G2 has many unique
features including:
Multiple input and output types. PCM, Video,
1553, Analog, Ethernet, Serial, and IRIG Time.
Record two Chapter 10 files
simultaneously. Start and stop two files
independently. Effectively making the IMUX G2 two
recorders in one chassis.
Integrated Bit Synchronizers. The IMUX G2
provides hardware bit synchronizers for PCM channels up
to 60 Mbps per channel.
Start/Stop data channels independently. The
IMUX G2 can turn data channels within both recordings on
and off independently to minimize the bandwidth required
while some channels are not needed during certain
portions of a test.
DIACAP approved recording system. The IMUX
G2 has obtained DIACAP approval in customer
installations.
Up to 256 channels per system. The IMUX can
record up to 256 independent channels of multiple input
types to internal or external storage devices.
Optional internal 10 TByte RAID. The IMUX G2
can provide over 10 TB of storage in a 4U chassis with an
internal RAID
2 Gbps aggregate throughput to a Fiber Channel RAID. The IMUX G2
provides the highest aggregate throughput available.
Optional integrated real time data processing and display with Smartronix
– TDS's OMEGA NExT Data Processing Software.
Optional Best Source Selection (BSS) and Best Data Engine (BDE) capabilities.
Optional post test data mining with Smartronix – TDS's OMEGA Data
Environment (ODE) software.
For further information on IMUX products from Smartronix, please click on the link to
access the full catalogue for the product listing.
Bit Synchronisers
Smartronix Telemetry and Data
Systems has produced state of the art
bit synchronizers for over 25 years.
The DBS-400 is a rack mount bit
synchronizer that can provide 1 to 4
channels of I/O at up to 60 Mbps per
channel. The stand-alone PCM Bit
Synchronizer, Model DBS-400, is a
multi-featured, digitally-controlled Bit
Synchronizer that provides state-of-
the-art BER performance. The DBS-
400 excels in harsh noisy environment
with a signal-to-noise ratio level
superior to every other unit in its class
and represents a breakthrough in high-
speed digital Bit Synchronizers. Its patented loop width and tracking features enable the
DBS-400 to attain the performance levels of Bit Synchronizers costing two or three times
as much.
Smartronix also provides PCI and VME bit synchronizers and software to setup and
control all of these units.
For further information on Bit synchronizers products from Smartronix, please click on
the link to access the full catalogue for the product listing.
Who are QUASONIX?
The demanding environment of the aeronautical telemetry market has specialised this company with a rich, talented and experienced team to
consistently design, develop and manufacture market-leading telemetry products. Used by world-
wide customers to include multi-mode telemetry transmitters, multi-mode and multi-symbols trellis
telemetry demodulators, complex multi-mode telemetry receivers and rack-
mounted receiver analysers.
This is a truly innovative and technology driven company in the aeronautical telemetry market.
QUASONIX product information Used world-wide by test flight engineers, Quasonix’ transmitters, receivers and
demodulators outperform the competition. Whether the test department requires individual or rack-mounted instrumentations, Quasonix has not only
both hardware but as inflight instruments require small instruments for space saving, the specifications for some of these transmitters are smaller than 1.3 cubic inches. Some of these instruments can be called Nano-instruments.
Within the Quasonix products we can list:
Transmitter Receivers Demodulators
For further information on all products from Quasonix, please click on the link
to access the full catalogue for the product listing. Telemetry Transmitters
Quasonix transmitters offer three types of modulations of increasing spectral efficiency - PCM/FM, SOQPSK-TG and Multi-h CPM. This is also known as ARTM
Tiers 0, I, and II with a standard bit rate ranging from 0.1 to 28 Mbps (0.05 to 14 Mbps for PCM/FM). (The maximum bit rate with a Clock Free transmitter is 35 Mbps for all modes.). With bandwidth becoming a growing premium in flight
test telemetry, you can take advantage of 2 to 2.5 times the data capacity of the legacy PCM/FM waveform with SOQPSK-TG and Multi-h CPM.
TIMTER™ Transmitter
Quasonix' digital multi-mode telemetry transmitters are the
benchmark of the industry, providing unparalleled performance and value, in small, robust, power-efficient
packages. The TIMTER™ transmitter, now in its third generation and smaller than ever at 4.1 cubic inches, offers the most versatile transmitter with advanced capabilities like
Tri band frequency tuning and output power up to 20 Watts and plenty of optional add-ons for application specific
tailoring.
For full specification, you can click on the link for full access. nanoPuck™ Transmitter
At a size as small as an astonishing 1.3 cubic inches, the nanoPuck™ transmitter supports the smallest of airborne
platforms with programmable multi-mode operation and as much as 10 Watts of RF output. The smallest ARTM
transmitter avaiable, nanoPuck™ is ideal for airborne applications with strict
SWAP constraints. For full specification, you can click on the link for full access.
nanoTX™ Transmitter Like its brother the nanoPuck™, the nanoTX™ transmitter supports the smallest of airborne platforms
with programmable multi-mode operation and as much as 10 Watts of RF output. The smallest ARTM
transmitter now available, nanoTX™ is ideal for airborne applications with strict SWAP constraint
For full specification, you can click on the link for full access.
Telemetry Receivers Quasonix provides complete Receiver - RF to Bits. A single-box solution that
accepts RF signals and delivers baseband clock and data. No external add-ons are required. Flight-ready airborne package compacts to a 12 cubic inch (4.00" x 3.00" x 1.00") enclosure. True Trellis Demodulation in all ARTM modes
provides true trellis detection in all three ARTM modes for optimal demodulation. Lower L, Upper L, S or tri-band Tri-band receiver are now available at lowest
noise figure of 3.5 dB noise value, best of all other ARTM receivers on the market.
Airborne RDMS™ Receiver Quasonix’ Multi-Mode Airborne RDMS™ Telemetry
Receiver features an extremely-sensitive RF down converter integrated with the company's market-leading ARTM demodulator and bit synchronization in a
compact 12 cubic inch flight-ready package. When compared to the competition, RDMS offers a
remarkable 6 to 8 dB sensitivity advantage than the competition with an option of 5-band coverage (P, Lower L, Upper L, S and C). What you choose to do
with the extra link margin is up to you.
For full specification, you can click on the link for full access.
Rack-mounted RDMS™ Receivers
At its core, the Rack-Mount RDMS™ Telemetry Receiver is an airborne RDMS
repackaged however that would not be doing this elegant machine justice. Featuring four high-quality colour displays for configuration, control, and
constellation / eye pattern monitoring, a full numeric keypad, dedicated function keys, a custom Aluminium chassis and an Ethernet-based remote client interface that simplifies operation - rather than muddy it and it becomes apparent that
this is no ordinary telemetry receiver. The RDMS Telemetry Receiver features
one or two channels with options of combining frequency coverage of P, Lower L,
Upper L, S and C bands. For full specification, you can click on the link for full access.
Telemetry Demodulators
Quasonix has available both rack-mounted and airborne
demodulator and receiver products. its multi-mode, multi-symbol trellis demodulator is
regarded as the industry best benchmark for ARTM waveform demodulation with its unprecedented BER
performance, short synchronization time, and low sync threshold. Available in several configurations: a circuit-
card assembly for OEMs, a 4 in3 airborne enclosure, or a 1U rack-mount
enclosure
For full specification, you can click on the link for full access. Quasonix Application Specific
Ethernet via Telemetry Airborne System with optional 2-way uplink.
Imagine that you can have your Quasonix airborne instruments on-board your fighter jet collecting and transmitting data with optional airborne ISR cameras
linking the data link to your internet. Hence this makes the whole systems a Local Area Network. Hence this redefines the word “Local” and with Quasonix
Ethernet Via Telemetry (EVTM) system, your test schedule can be on your ground station LAN, just like any other PC or Ethernet hardware. With an Ethernet switch in your test schedule, you can have cameras, VOI, computers,
etc..all connected to your network Command and Control center on the ground.
For full specification, you can click on the link for full access.
What can Nprime provide our customers with? Nprime Ltd is proud to be working and associated with a very high profile and
technology driven company such as Smartronix and Quasonix. By linking with these prominent companies, Nprime covers areas of the instrumentation
technology sector in the aerospace telemetry test department. In every case, we work tirelessly to supply, match and support our customers’ needs to the technology they require to fulfil their aircraft ground based test and in-flight
airborne flight test.
By working with Nprime Ltd, you can ensure complete expertise. Our capabilities are driven from our high knowledge base and technical skills in
instrumentation and testing in many environment and industries. To optimise the safety, integrity and life cost asset of our clients’ assets, Nprime Ltd applies this knowledge, skills and expertise to provide the best technical
solutions and systems.
Nprime via Smartronix and Quasonix has supplied several telemetry systems to customers in the UK and Europe.
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