The NX-FCU CSMC is a baseline NX-FCU, offering not only tightly integrated dual redundant navigation sensor options, flight control and mission management solutions for UAVs, but also integrated redundant RF links (incl. secure MANET radios). Ideal for high-end Tactical and Mini UAVs, this rugged, single failure tolerant unit, with dissimilar DO-254 hardware and safety certifiable DO-178C software, provides the ultimate in automation reliability in a SWaP sensitive design. Communication reliability is ensured through redundant LOS and BLOS data links for a complete avionics solution. Units are supplied as complete FCUs or as FCU hardware with Board Support Packages (for PikeOS and real-time Linux).
The NX-FCU CSMC is also available without integrated communication links (NX-FCU CSC) and various custom build options (incl. CM, CS and VSM). Contact S-PLANE for further information and support in selecting and configuring an NX-FCU for your system. Units are supplied as complete FCUs or as FCU hardware with Board Support Packages (for PikeOS and real-time Linux).
Features
Overview
- Integrated navigation, flight control and mission management unit
- Unparalleled processing power, memory and onboard storage for it’s aircraft class
- Optional Integrated Multi-constellation GNSS and inertial sensors
- Unparalleled wide range of configurable I/O (Serial, Ethernet, GPIO, PWM, CAN, ADC)
- Optional integrated LOS and BLOS communication links
- Available in various flexible configurations, including Redundant and non-Redundant
- Design Assurance Level C and environmentally qualified for safety and certification
Applications
- Fixed and rotary wing UAVs
- Civil/Military Tactical and high-end Mini UAVs
- SWaP sensitive unmanned systems
Key Advantages
- Rugged and environmentally qualified (DO-160G) design
- Small, light-weight and low power (SWaP sensitive)
- Safety critical software architecture (DO-178C)
- Highly reliable with redundancy and dissimilar hardware
- Customisable electrical and mechanical interfaces
- Very wide input voltage range
Technical Specifications
| GENERAL | |
| Navigation | GNSS/AD-Aided INS (EKF) |
| Control | Fixed & Rotary Wing |
| Mission | Waypoints, Loiter, Follow, Hover |
| Health Monitoring | PBIT, CBIT, IBIT |
| Redundancy | Dual Redundant |
| Certification | DO-254 & DO-178C Available |
| SENSORS | |
| GNSS Receiver | Redundant |
| GNSS Accuracy (Differential) | < 2 cm & GNSS Heading |
| GPS & GLONASS Tracking | Yes |
| GALILEO & BEIDOU Tracking | Yes |
| IMU | Redundant MEMS |
| INPUT / OUTPUT | |
| Serial (ARINC 429 & RS-422/485/232) | 16x |
| GPO / PWM | 16x |
| GPI / Input Capture | 16x |
| Ethernet | 2x Gigabit |
| CAN | 1x 1 Mbps |
| ADC | 4x 16 Bit |
| TELEMETRY / C2 | |
| Frequencies | UHF, L, S & C bands (secure MANET and PtP) |
| Data Rate | Link dependent |
| LOS Range | Link dependent |
| Redundancy | Dual LOS Links |
| GSM (HSPA+) | Optional |
| Iridium Satellite | Optional |
| WLAN (802.11 b/g) | Optional |
| VIDEO STREAMING | |
| Video Input | GigE Vision |
| Data Storage | 32 GB |
| MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 100 x 128 x 122 mm |
| Mass | 1 360 g |
| Input Voltage | 6 to 40 VDC |
| Power (Typical) | 35 W |
| Regulated Servo Power | External |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Operating Temperature | DO-160G, Section 4: -40˚C to +71˚C at the conduction interface (cold plate surface) |
| Storage Temperature | DO-160G, Section 4: -40˚C to +105˚C |
| Operational Vibration | DO-160G, Section 8: 0.04 g2/Hz from 20 Hz to 1 kHz, dropping off at -6 dB/octave from 1 kHz to 2 kHz |
| Operational Shock | DO-160G, Section 7, Category B: 20 g/11 ms |
| Transport Vibration | MIL-STD-810G, 514.7, Procedure I (Cat 4, 5-500Hz) |
| Humidity | DO-160G, Section 6, Category B |
| Also DO-160G qualified | Fluid susceptibility, Waterproofness, Fungus resistance, Salt fog, Sand and dust, Magnetic effect, Power input, Induced signal susceptibility, RF susceptibility and Emission of RF energy |
