Overview

The up-mast architecture of STRAITMASTER consists of dual redundant magnetron transceivers embedded into the turning unit and directly coupled to the antenna, hence eliminating the waveguide path and enhancing the radar echo returns, meanwhile drastically simplifying the installation since featuring a Plug&Play concept, a distinguishing mark of ICS's radar systems which allow any technician to carry out a smooth installation by following a few and simple steps and without having been previously trained for it.

The radar family exceeds the performance recommended by IALA Guideline No.1111 and IALA V.128 and offers a wealth of configurations, including a down mast configuration with a separate transmitter suitable to be matched with any third-party antenna, new or existing ones in retrofit programs.

Configuration

STRAITMASTER features a magnetron transceiver in a single or dual redundant configuration, and it is offered with arrays from 6 feet to 21 feet. Small size arrays from 6 to 12 feet are fitted on a reduced footprint, lightweight scanner unit. Arrays 18 and 21 feet are fitted on a reliable 3-phases motor scanner unit, driven by a dedicated Antenna Supply Unit which allows several rotations per minute settings.

Key Strength

■  Zero attenuation concept

■  Reduced footprint

■  Native SNMP

■  DDS ready with embedded Linux O.S. for Navy applications

■  Ease and quick to install with ICS's Plug&Play concept, zeroing any possible installation mistake

■  Unbeatable reliability and reduced maintenance (no transmission belt, magnetic encoder, ...)

■  Designed as a lower replaceable unit in order to make repair easy and quick

■  Availability > 99.99%

■  Full self-diagnosis (BITE)

■  High-end radar arrays