MDU | KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics

Control unit for optimum situation display

Robust and mission-proven

Harsh environments and tough terrain place high demands on displays in military vehicles when it comes to robustness, reliability and durability. MDU display from KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics is a monitor specifically designed for wheeled and tracked armoured vehicles – regardless of whether it is mounted in the command vehicle, command post or weapons carrier. The MDU display has proven itself in the Bundeswehr.

Designed for adverse light conditions

Soldiers operate the MDU using its resistive touch surface. KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics considers it very important for the display to be easy to read in darkness, mixed light situations and in bright sunshine. The MDU is designed to ensure low reflection and high-contrast legibility at all times.

Performance overview:

Resolution up to full HD
Wide range of interfaces on the display
Durable touchscreen thanks to GFG technology
Multi-level and automatic brightness adjustment
Operation with night vision goggles
Long service life thanks to the use of high-quality materials

Important standards and product characteristics

Downloads and documents

Camouflaged GTK BOXER standing in the terrain

The plus points

Durable display for weapons carriers

Display

Various technological developments and design measures ensure that the information on the MDU display can be read and the display operated under any light conditions.

On-board voltage network

KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics ensures smooth operation on the vehicle’s electrical system through the consistent application of VG96916. This standard guarantees that the MDU harmonises with the power supply system, does not negatively influence the system or take damage itself.

Qualification

The MDU display keeps out water and dust, withstands salt fog, holds up to fluctuating pressures and the extended temperature range, and reliably processes data under heavy shocks and vibrations.

Touchscreen

Extremely durable touchscreen thanks to glass-film-glass technology (GFG). GFG is a refinement of resistive technology and features a protective glass surface.

EMC

An aluminium housing and special display design ensure EMC compatibility. KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics applies various civil norms and standards as well as MIL-SPECS for this purpose.

Functions

The MDU display is the central display of the battle management system and the connected cameras in the armoured vehicles of the Bundeswehr.

Screen diagonal
Monitor mode
Console mode

Screen diagonal

MDU displays share the same housing size, but have two different screen diagonals. Both are compatible with one another in terms of dimensions and fastenings.

Monitor mode

Monitor mode allows the MDU to be connected to three different computers simultaneously. All connected USB devices (and the touchscreen) are provided to the relevant computer via USB host interface.

Console mode

Console mode means that peripheral devices and external USB devices for the CENTURION computer are connected directly to the MDU. The interfaces are connected to the MDU by a control cable.

Technical data

Display characteristics	15" and 17" display size
	Colour TFT
	Full HD resolution
	Brightness 600 cd/m²
	Contrast 500:1
	Multi-level dimming up to masking
	Resistive GFG Touch
	AR coating
	LED backlight
Input elements	Resistive single-touch
	Keypads
	Camera switching
	Control keys
Interfaces	Remote control output
	Serial bus
	Bit-serial connection
	Digital video interface
	Analogue video interface
	Image processing interfaces
	Connection for mouse and keyboard

MDU17 display from KNDS Deutschland Mission Electronics GmbH

Hardware variants

15" MDU display
17" MDU display
MDU display with resistive single-touch
MDU display with capacitive multi-touch

MDU display — ruggedized display system