Communications Management Suite

The Palomar Compact digital communications management suite (CMS) is an advanced modular set of communication system building blocks that meet or exceed the most stringent military environmental and security requirements. The Palomar CMS scalability can be used to integrate communication systems for a wide range of platforms; from small aircraft to large secure ISR aircraft to sizeable multi-level secure battle-ready tactical installations. Palomar has combined its proven expertise and core technologies in TDM switching, IP, and TEMPEST to develop this modern standards-based, highly flexible and upgradeable suite of units. The Palomar CMS was specifically designed to meet the needs of today’s flexible multi-mission airborne platforms. The flexibility designed into the Palomar CMS makes new mission reconfigurations more efficient through a user friendly browser based configuration manager; reducing the typical modification costs and timeline. Palomar CMS based systems have unmatched flexibility, from automated radio relay, voice/data/video switching, crypto and modem switching and multi-level secure communication management.

The uncompromising combination of reliability, modularity, upgradability and interoperability makes the Palomar CMS the communications suite of choice for all multi-mission platforms in the 21st century.
 

 Digital Switching Unit (DSU)

The DSU manages all the connections among the communications and data assets, crew members and operatives. The DSU is a modular, secure, TEMPEST qualified communications control unit that provides all the necessary functions and interfaces to control all internal and external, secure and non-secure voice and data streams and ports.

The DSU combines the best of non-blocking TDM and IP buses in the same unit. The high speed TDM architecture has very low deterministic latency, thus providing high quality of service and high quality audio. The IPv6 architecture provides high bandwidth and a universal interface. The software defined configuration manager enables mission managers and integrators to quickly and efficiently add, delete, modify or simply manage mission and communications plans. The modular and open cPCI 3U backplane is a flexible architecture that can easily be expanded through software changes to existing cards or with future Palomar and COTS cards making upgrades and modifications quick and low cost. The available interfaces include T1 (PSTN), Ethernet (wire or fiber), and MIL-STD-1553B ports. The central unit is available in ½ ATR and other smaller enclosures.

This DSU can operate alone or in conjunction with other DSUs interfacing with each other via Ethernet. This approach provides all the functionality found in larger systems into a smaller SWaP profile.
 

 Digital Crew Unit Architecture

The new Palomar CMS Digital control Unit (DCU) architecture has been designed to allow the standard unit circuitry to operate with a wide range of panels without needing hardware modification. The units are based on a generic programmable architecture with a universal connector that allows for the front panel to be easily changed. By incorporating a flexible backplane with all the key functionality and a programmable panel interface; the front panel can be changed or re-designed with minimum cost and in a short time. In addition Palomar’s software-only control panels can also be incorporated in existing computer screens and multi-function modules eliminating the need for extra space and wiring for special applications. All units are binaural and support ANR and multiple headsets. 
 

 Flight Deck Digital Crew Unit (FD-DCU)

The FD-DCUs provide flight crewmembers with access to in-flight conference networks, radio channels, guard channels, NAVAIDs and other voice and data assets in the aircraft.

The capabilities include separate volume controls for each channel as well as a master volume control. Indicators (LED or screen based) show activity and transmit/receive modes. The FD-CDUs support multi-level secure operation; as well as emergency communication access to other control modules and direct connection to selected radios and NAVAIDs in standalone and emergency backup modes. Controls allow users to select radio and intercom channels for receive and transmit, set volume, stereo balance, VOX, HOTMIC, security level and so on.
 

Common Digital Crew Units (C-DCU)

The C-CDUs provide the same functionality as the FD-CDUs but have panels that meet the needs of mission area crewmembers. They can also incorporate additional human interface elements like display screens and extra control modes. Controls allow users to select radio and intercom channels for receive and transmit, set volume, stereo balance, VOX, HOTMIC, security level, and playback among others. They retain access to other control modules in emergency mode.
 

 Remote Group Unit (RGU)

The RGU allows a remote user group to be connected into the CMS. It provides a local call manager and an IP link to the central unit. This approach minimizes local group voice latency while retaining multi-level secure and recording capabilities.
 

 Remote Radio Gateway (RRG)

The RRG allows for remotely located radios and other communication assets to be connected to the CMS DSU through a single Ethernet cable. This module can be used to connect remote legacy radios to the intercommunications system, IP backbones or to implement automated radio relay capabilities. The RRG provides flexible programmable I/O impedance and voltage levels simplifying the integration efforts.

Low level dynamic
High level amplified
Automatic low/high level detection