Demystifying MIDS LVT

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Demystifying MIDS LVT
An Introduction to MIDS Software and Hardware
Presented By:
Tim Trudeau, ViaSat, Inc.
ViaSat, Inc.
6155 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 476-2200
Demystifying MIDS: Overview
 MIDS Architecture
 MIDS LVT Manufacturers
 MIDS Standards and Specifications
 MIDS Introduction
 MIDS Line Replaceable Unit Overview
 MIDS Shop Replaceable Unit Overview
 MIDS Terminal Hardware Overview
 MIDS Software Overview
Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT Architecture
 Basis of Hardware architecture: MIDS LVT CHASSIS
 Common to all MIDS platforms
 Holds up to nine standardized Circuit Card Assemblies
(CCA)
 Basis of Software architecture: MIDS LVT Software
 Divided into two major parts:
• CORE
• I/O
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS LVT Manufacturers
 EuroMIDS
 Thales, Selex, EADS, INDRA
 Data Link Solutions
 Rockwell Collins, BAE
 ViaSat, Inc.
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS Standards and Specifications

MIDS Specification: STANAG 4175
 Provides a detailed technical specification for MIDS terminals.
 STANAG 4175 is the governing document for MIDS terminal design.

MIDS System Segment Specification (SSS)
 Establishes overall performance and qualification requirements for the
MIDS-LVT.

System/Segment Hardware ICD
 Purpose:
Specify mechanical, electrical and cooling interfaces between
MIDS Hosts and the MIDS System equipment.

System/Segment ICD, Appendix A
 Software Interface Control Document for MIDS LVT
 3 Volumes – 20 Sections
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS Standards and Specifications

MIDS LVT 2 configuration consistent with the LVT 1 with the
following specifications added:
 Addendum Specification to the MIDS System Segment
Specification, Reference Number SSS-M-10003 Rev D, 15 January
2007
• Appendix A – Host/Terminal Data Bus Information Exchange
• Appendix C – Platform J Interface Control Document
• Appendix D – JREAP C Interface Control Document
• System/Segment Interface Control Document for the LVT 2
and LVT 11 Addendum
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS Standards and Specifications
 Link 16 Message Standard:
STANAG 5516 Ed. 3
 NATO version of MIL-STD-6016C
 Specification for Link 16
 Governing document with respect to Link 16 network
management, messages, and procedures
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS LVT Introduction
 MIDS is a tactical information
radio system designed
to provide Link 16 capabilities
to air, land and marine platforms
 Including those with limited space,
power and cooling air
 MIDS equipment provides these capabilities:
 Integrated position determination
 Navigation and identification
 Voice and Data communications
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS LVT(1) Introduction

AN/USQ-140(V)1(c)

 MIDS Full Capability
 No Voice
• RT-1840(C)/U

AN/USQ-140(V)4(c)
• RT-1842(C)/U

 No TACAN
AN/USQ-140(V)5(c)
 MIDS On Ship/No TACAN
• RT-1841(C)/U
AN/USQ-140(V)7(c)
 No Voice/No TACAN
• RT-1841(C)/U

AN/USQ-140(V)6(c)
• RT-1843(C)/U

Remote Power Supply (RPS),
PP-8476/U
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS LVT(2) Introduction
 Radio Terminal Set
AN/USQ-140(V)2(c)
 No Voice
 Radio Terminal Set
 With Voice
AN/USQ-140(V)11(c)
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS LVT Line Replaceable Unit Overview

MIDS LVT 1 Consists of two primary Line Replaceable Units (LRUs):
 Main Terminal – referred to as the TERMINAL
 Remote Power Supply (RPS)
 Three ancillary equipment LRUs:
• AC RPS Power Adapter LRU (ACA)
• DC RPS Power Adapter LRU (DCA)
• High Power Amplifier Interface Assembly LRU (HIA)

MIDS LVT 2/11 Consists of four primary Line Replaceable Units (LRUs):
 Main Terminal – Referred to as the R/T
 Power Supply Assembly (PSA)
 Cooling Unit (CU)
 Mounting Tray
 Ancillary Equipment LRU:
• High Power Amplifier Interface Assembly LRU (HIA)
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS LVT Interfaces to Host Platforms

Accomplished via the I/O (Input/Output) section, the following
interfaces are provided:
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Avionics Data Bus Interface (LVT 1)
X.25 Interface (LVT 2/LVT11)
Ethernet Interface
Suppression and Indicator Signal Interface
Antenna Interface
Secure Data Unit (SDU) DS-101 Interface
Support Equipment Interface
TACAN Signal Interface (LVT 1)
Timing Signal Interface
Control & Status Interface
High Power Amplifier Interface
Voice Interface (LVT 11 Optional)
Prime Power Interface
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RTI / Dis crete
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9(A3)
8(A4)
7(A5)
6(A7)
5(A9)
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RS (1 )
Exc ite r/ IPF
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS LVT Shop Replaceable Unit Overview
3(A10)
ery
12 Shop Replaceable Units make up the MIDS LRU:
 A1
Voice Processor Assembly (VP)
 A2
Tailored Processor/Ground MUX (TP/GMUX)
 A3
Data Processor/Avionics MUX (DP/AMUX)
 A4
Signal/Message Processor (SMP)
 A5
RT Interface/Discrete Assembly (RTI/DA)
 A6
Receiver/Synthesizer 1 (RS1/2)
 A7
Receiver/Synthesizer 2 (RS3/4)
 A8
TACAN Programmed Assembly (TAC)
 A9
Exciter/IPF (EXC/IPF)
 A10
Internal Power Supply (IPS)
 A11
RF Power Amp (PA)
 A12
Chassis and Harness Assembly

9 Shop Replaceable Units make up the MIDS LRU:
 A1
Voice Processor Assembly (VP) (Optional)
 A3
Data Processor/ADDSI (DP/A)
 A4
Signal/Message Processor (SMP)
 A5
RT Interface/Discrete Assembly (RTI/DA)
 A7
Receiver/Synthesizer 2 (RS2)
 A9
Exciter IPF
 A10
Internal Power Supply (IPS)
 A11
RF Power Amp (PA)
 A12
Chassis and Harness Assembly
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS LVT(1) Front Panel Overview
J9 High
Power
J10
Antenna
J11
Amplifier
“A”Input
Antenna B
J8
J6
HIA/RPS
J7“C”
Discrete
Control
J12
Power
J13/J14
3910
High
Suppression/Timing/Syn
Signals/Controls/Ind
and
Report
Interface
Speed Input
Data cBUS
icators
J5 “B” Power
Inputs
J3 Host Data
J4
Crypto
Fill
J2Ground
Voice
I/O (2
Bus
Interface
Connector
J1Channel)
“A”Port
Power
Inputs
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS LVT(2) Front Panel Overview
BITAntenna
STATUS
J10J6
PSA/CU
READ-OUT
J9
– HPA
J11Antenna
“A”
Indicator to Host.
Interface
IBIT
J5
“B”
Power
“B”
RT
Mode
Switch
Control/Terminal
J12
“C” Power
ON/OFF/STDBY
Inputs
RESET
J3-OnHost
Power
–Fill
Green
J4
Crypto
Inputs
J2 Voice
I/O
(2AirInterface
Flow - Amber
J1channel)
“A”
Port
Power
Input
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS LVT(1) Remote Power Supply Overview

Description: The RPS supplies the MT with electrical power.

Fully compatible with AC & DC adapters that supply 115VAC (400hz 3
Phase), +/-140VDC

Divided into three major functional blocks:
 “C” converter – Power Factor Control;
Corrects current/voltage phasing & signal distortion
 “B” converter – Supplies MT with dc voltages;
Provides MT with interface signals
 “A” converter – Supplies MT with dc voltages;
Provides MT with interface signals
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS LVT(1) Remote Power Supply Overview
J3 “A” Power
Input to the
Terminal
J`1 Host to
RPS Prime
Power
Input
J2
“C” Power
Input to the
Terminal
J4 “B” Power
Input to the
Terminal
Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT(2) Power
Supply Assembly Overview

Description: The PSA supplies the R/T with electrical power.

Input Power
 110-220Vac (50/60hz)
 28VDC

Divided into three major functional blocks:
 “C” converter – Power Factor Control;
Corrects current/voltage phasing and signal distortion
 “B” converter – Supplies MT with DC voltages;
Provides MT with interface signals
 “A” converter – Supplies MT with DC voltages;
Provides MT with interface signals
Demystifying MIDS: MIDS LVT(2) Power
Supply Assembly Overview
J1 Host
Provided 28v
DC Power
J5 280v DC
J2 Host
Power
Supply
J3 “A”
Power to
Provided
Terminal
115v
Supply
to
Elapsed
3 Terminal
Phase
AC
Time
Power
Indicator
J4 “B” Power
PSA Supply
Power to
Power On
– Green
On Switch
Terminal
AC Power
- Amber
DC Power - Amber
Ground
Connector
Demystifying MIDS: MIDS Diagram
Common
Common SRU
SRU
JTIDS
High Power
Amplifier
L-Band Antennas
LVT--1 UNIQUE
LVT
DS-101
C
O
O
L
I
N
G
U
N
I
T
AIU
RF
AMP
RFA
Receiver/
Synthesizer
TACAN
DP/
AV MUX
SMP
RTI/
Discretes
Exciter/
IPF
VME Bus
Receiver/
Synthesizer
RS-422 Control / Status Bus
LVT--2 UNIQUE
LVT
DP/
Dual ADDSI
TP/
GND MUX
1553
3910
110/220VAC, 50/60Hz (Single
Phase) or 28VDC
Support
Port
Ethernet
X.25
Host I/Fs
Ethernet
Discretes
Voice (opt)
Integrated Power Supply
Power Supply Assembly
COMSEC I/F
Remote Power Supply
115VAC, 400Hz 3 Phase
or + 140VDC
Voice I/F
2.4 Kbps LPC10
16KBPs CVSD
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS LVT(3) FDL Description
 Full Link 16 interoperability
 50 watt transmit power
 Dual antenna transmit and receive
 Maximum weight of 55 lbs
 Input Power:
 115 VAC, 400 Hz
 MIL-STD-1553 host interfaces
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS LVT(3) FDL Description
 FDL Terminal is designed specifically for use on
the F-15 aircraft.
 The FDL terminal is composed of common
components (approximately 70 percent) from the
MIDS LVT.
Demystifying MIDS: Government/Vendor
Developed Software for MIDS LVT(1)
Government Furnished
Block Cycle
Release
CORE
TP
SMPC
TAC
TIO
ACP
Vendor Developed
GCP
VCE
Demystifying MIDS: Government/Vendor
Developed Software for MIDS LVT(2)
Government Furnished
Block Cycle
Release
CORE/SIA
ADDSI
Vendor Developed
SMPC
VCE
Demystifying MIDS: Software Block Cycle

CORE /TIO = Block Cycle
 CORE program developed and maintained by BAE
 TIO programs developed and maintained by Thales
 International Program Office (IPO) contracts and manages both
programs
 Configuration Control Board (CCB) determines what functional changes
new Block releases will contain

CORE /SIA+ ADDSI = Block Cycle
 CORE program developed and maintained by BAE
 CSIA/ADDSI developed and maintained by ViaSat
 International Program Office (IPO) contracts and manages both
programs
 Configuration Control Board (CCB) determines what functional changes
new Block releases will contain
Demystifying MIDS: System Software

MIDS LVT 1 Block Cycle 5 (BC5)
 CORE 9.01
 TIO = BU
• Tailored Processor
TPV15R0
• Avionics Control Processor
ACPV15R0
• Ground Control Processor
GCPV6R2

MIDS LVT 2 Block Cycle 5 (BC5)
 CORE 9.01/SIA 5.01
 ADDSI 2.04
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS LVT(1) Terminal Markings
Demystifying MIDS:
MIDS LVT(2) Terminal Markings
Demystifying MIDS: Summary
 MIDS Architecture
 MIDS LVT Manufacturers
 MIDS Standards and Specifications
 MIDS Introduction
 MIDS Line Replaceable Unit Overview
 MIDS Shop Replaceable Unit Overview
 MIDS Terminal Hardware Overview
 MIDS Software Overview
Demystifying MIDS:
Contact Information
 Tim Trudeau
 Office – +1-760-476-4233
 Mobile – +1-760-397-7781
 Email – tim.trudeau@viasat.com
MTS-TT Contact Information
 MIDS Technical
Support-Training Team
 Telephone
 Email
+1-800-MIDS-HLP
(+1-800-643-7457)
MTS-TT@viasat.com