INSTRUMENTATION PLAYER UNIT - IPU
The Instrumentation Player Unit (IPU) provides System Integration in a Vehicle Area Network (VAN) using Wireless Laser Sensors (WLS) and Vehicle Weapon Systems for Force-on-Force Collective Training. Player-to-Player and Command Center-to-Player communications are provided and Centralized or Decentralized Engagement Adjudication and Real Time Casualty Assessment (RTCA) are supported.
MILES CAPABLE
The IPU is a versatile MILES and Geometric Pairing capable, collective instrumentation system with universal applications. It transmits data to the command center for real-time monitoring, recording and playback. Player types, ammunition loads and radio frequencies are programmable during initialization. The IPU contains built-in MILES sensors and is affiliated with the WLS which detect MILES codes and transmits them back to the IPU over the VAN. The IPU incorporates the added capability to attach legacy MILES belts for extended coverage.
VEHICLE AREA NETWORK
As the data interface for the Vehicle Area Network (VAN) the IPU integrates with multiple vehicle platforms, weapons systems and training systems.
A Wireless-Vehicle Area Network (W-VAN) is created when the wireless transceiver interfaces with wireless peripheral devices such as Personal Detection Devices or Small Arms Transmitters (SAT) like the Shoot-Back Laser (SBL). The SBL is a rifle VISMOD equipped with a FlashWESS strobe light for weapon firing emulation. The IPU is configured to transmit the laser code of currently implemented MILES platform and weapon types. This enables the SBL to be used as an M-16, 120mm M1 MBT, TOW Missile and other weapons.
MULTIPLE PLATFORMS
Successfully tested on multiple platforms, the IPU is a primary component of the following training systems:
- C3W TOW ITAS-TESS
- PALADIN TESS
- Vehicle Area Network (VAN)
- Wireless-VAN (W-VAN)
The IPU has also been successfully tested on the M1A1 ABRAMS AIMS/ED, M2A2 BRADLEY IFV, COE OPFOR-TESS, and the COE CONVOY (both OPFOR and BluFOR (USAREUR).
MIL-STD COMPLIANT
The IPU is compliant with MIL-STD Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) and Environmental test requirements. Built-in Test (BIT) provides analysis down to the board or component level and does not interfere with NVG operations.
The IPU is equipped with an Army Spectrum Management Office (ASMO)
approved JF-12 transceiver capable of supporting 1601 wireless frequencies.
It operates using CECOM-certified, rechargeable SINCGARS batteries capable of operating up to 48 hours independent of external power source.
The IPU contains a GPS receiver for time and position information, a data recorder that uses Compact Flash, telemetry radios for CONUS or OCONUS operations, built-in MILES sensors plus the capability to attach legacy MILES belts for extended coverage, and an Auxiliary Power Supply (APS) that operates on 28VDC and 110/220VAC.