|
DRS Lightweight Scorpion rugged portable notebook
computers are designed to operate under extreme conditions. Sealed in
a rugged case and keyboard withstanding MIL-SPEC-810, the Scorpion can
operate in a temperature range from -20o to +50o C. These computers
use internal Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) architecture powered by
Pentium III 700 MHz processors, and 128MB DRAM, expandable to 512 MB,
and removable hard drive to provide economical upgrading and support.
The Scorpion can be expanded utilizing dedicated hardware expansion
cards, using two type I/II or one type III PCMCIA ports. The notebook
computer uses 12.1" TFT displaying SVGA (800x600) on a daylight
readable screen. The Scorpion can be powered by an AC adapter,
standard 28VDC vehicle battery or hot swappable lithium ion batteries.
The Scorpion RBM uses standard Windows operating system. The system
uses standard interfaces for integration with peripherals and
communications devices, including RS-232 serial port, RS-422/RS-485
serial port, two USB ports, parallel port and RJ11 10/100 Ethernet
port.
 A different configuration of Scorpion is the Rugged
Vehicle Terminal (RVT) is a touch-screen tablet computer with external
keyboard capability. The device can be mounted inside a combat vehicle
and operate on the move. The RVT can operate from vehicle power or
independently, using its internal rechargeable batteries. The RVT can
be driven by the Platform Digitization Processor Unit (PDPU), vehicle
mounted computer. The PDPU can be used to process navigational and
positional data, based on input from various sensors, such as GPS/INS
position location, digital compass, north finding devices,
inclinometer and heading sensors. Position data can be fused with
weapon system sensor information and passed electronically over an
embedded MilCAN bus.
 The DRS Platform Digitization Processor Unit (PDPU)
can be vehicle mounted and is designed to operate in and survive the
harshest of environments, offering the user maximum flexibility and
versatility. The PDPU allows accurate positional and heading data to
be fused with weapon system sensor information and passed
electronically over an embedded MilCAN bus.
|
