Accurate setting of large-calibre fuzes
Inductive programming
For tactical or safety reasons, an artillery fuze may only be armed at a particular distance and timespan away from the launch tube or storage location of the projectile. For this purpose, KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics and KNDS Deutschland together developed both a stationary and a highly mobile solution for the inductive programming of large-calibre artillery fuzes.
Focus on safe handling
This course of action ensures that ammunition does not explode unplanned due to improper handling or other external influences during operations. At the same time, it is ensured that data is transmitted quickly and securely during rapid fire. For this purpose, the unit provides a software environment for the programming application.
Performance overview:
- Inductive programming of munitions
- Communication according to STANAG 4369
- Data transmission according to AOP 22
- Supports customer-specific programming applications
- Supports customer-specific UI applications
- Functional safety according to DIN EN 61508
Important standards and product characteristics
Functions
In the fixed version, the unit supports the programming of artillery fuzes within an automated process controlled by the fire control computer system. The portable unit for programming fuzes has a colour display with touch input and function keys which the operator uses to enter the data.
- Software
- Communication
- Security
- Accessories
- Modularity
Software
- Provision of a software environment for customer-specific applications
- Integration of customer-specific user interfaces
Communication
- Communication based on the AOP-22 protocol
- Communication based on STANAG 4369
Security
- Functional safety as per DIN EN IEC 61508
- Safety requirement level SIL 2
- Projectile data verification
Accessories
KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics provides extensive accessories for transport and maintenance in mobile operation, including:
- Transport bag
- Transport case
- Cable set
- Interchangeable battery pack
- Connectable peripheral devices
Modularity
- Adaptation to the vehicle
- Adaptation to the application profile
- Adaptation to the customer’s requests
- Adaptation of memory equipment
- Adaptation of the type and number of interfaces
- Adaptation to customer-specific functionalities
- Adaptation of display size
- Stationary device
- Portable device
Technical data
Processor | Qseven® |
Memory | Customer-specific |
Interfaces | Serial interfaces |
| Serial bus |
| Ethernet |
Display | Full HD resolution |
| Brightness 1,000 cd/m² |
| Contrast 600:1 |
| Multi-level dimming up to masking |