Passive LINK Tap (PLT)
This product provides a common tactical picture between control and combat systems by accessing data from Naval Tactical Data Systems and retransmitting into multiple formats.
Overview
The SAIC Passive Link Tap (PLT) provides the GCCS-M a common tactical picture between the control and combat systems by accessing parallel data from Naval Tactical Data Systems and retransmitting that data serially into multiple formats, including TDP/EDO, Indian Head, AEGIS Extended, and Raw.
Applications
The PLT is a completely ruggedized solution which offers eight serial ports with three channels supporting each of the four serial formats. Three channels which the user can choose either Indian Head or RAW and two channels that are hard coded for TDP or Indian Head support. A separate channel (channel 7) has the added capability of connecting to a KG-84 interface for Remote Link-11 operations.
Features
Features of the PLT design include an improved mounting bracket, Intel's faster Celeron chip, and an added Ethernet port (currently inactive) to support future requirements. Additional features include:
- TDP, Indian Head, AEGIS Extended, and Raw (unformatted) serial formats available
- Channels 0 and 1 hardcoded to provide TDP and Indian Head formats, respectively
- Channels 2 through 7 can be programmed to transmit all available formats
- All channels transmit user selected format simultaneously
- Channel 7 has added optional capability to control a KG-84 for Remote Link-11 transmission
- Available I/F Cables - Standard 25 foot: 90x90; 90x92; 90.78; 90.158
- Available JBox configurations: 90x90x90; 90x90x92; 92x90x92; 90x90x158
- Custom cables/configurations available upon request
Benefits
The PLT offers a user-friendly front panel with a menu-driven display and an integrated input device. Keyboard and video ports on the rear panel allow for operational maintenance. The use of the non-volatile flash disk eliminates the need for magnetic media.
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Configuration
| User Interface | 22-key, 2 line-by-40 character, fluorescent display. External XT/AT keyboard port and HD15 pin VGA port are available for diagnostics |
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| Power | 115 VAC (nominal) 50/60 Hz 220 VAC (nominal) 50 Hz (upon request) |
| User Interface | 22-key, 2 line-by-40 character, fluorescent display. External XT/AT keyboard port and HD15 pin VGA port are available for diagnostics |
| Mechanical | 7.25" x 17" x 14" (HxWxD) = 20 lb. 19" rack mount (optional) |
| NTDS Interface | Type A (slow) |
| Serial Output | 8 RS-232 channels (DB-25 female connectors) |
| Serial Data Rates | 4800, 9600, 19.2K, and 38.4 kbps Each channel is user defined |
| Serial Data Formats | TDP Channel 0 Indian Head Channel 1 Channels 2 thru 7 User selected Indian Head All channels TDP Up to 4 channels AEGIS Extended Up to 4 channels Raw (unformatted) All channels Remote LINK-11 Channel 7 only |
| Power Consumption | 120 VAC 1 amp (0.78 amp operation) 70 watts (68 watts operation) |