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To complement the core Skyquest range of displays, video recorders and video distribution units, Curtiss Wright Controls Defense Solutions offers ancillary products that can bring additional capabilities to a Skyquest system.
CWCDS offers a rugged, back lit solution for users who require a keyboard and mouse to operate on-board computers and moving map systems. When connected to a Skyquest display, this QWERTY keyboard, via an IUPC interface unit, will automatically control the computer/map being viewed.
Various language layouts are available.
A range of video converters are available to convert various video formats. Current Skyquest converters include:
CUGV-1020 This unit is used to convert an RGBHV (VGA) input to a composite, or Y/C output.
CUGV-2020 This unit is used to convert a composite, Y/C or RGB input into an RGBHV (VGA) output.
RAIU-2000 This is a specific converter for the Telephonics RDR1500 radar, taking the output and converting it to standard VGA for use in an AVDU series display.
Enables the pilot or crew on board the aircraft to have full live video coverage of cargo hook or hoist operations. A specially developed optical package enables the video image to show the underside of the aircraft down to the bottom of the hoist, without distortion. The camera is also used by police and military to view and record fast roping missions.
In order to interface various control commands from the displays to connected third party equipment such as digital moving maps or PCs, we offer interface units to put these commands onto the Skyquest Remote Bus that links all the Skyquest units together.
IUPC-8012-02
This is an interface unit for up to three PCs connected to the system via USB. This allows keyboard and mouse commands to be sent to the appropriate PC, as selected via the display.
IUPT-8016-01
This is also an interface for up to three PCs connected to the system via USB, but allows touch screen commands from the connected displays in the system to communicate with the PC. (Please note that the PC must have appropriate drivers, and Curtiss-Wright will require the appropriate touch screen protocol).
Recorder and Display Remote Controls
We can provide various remote control panels for both displays and recorders, where space is an issue or where another user needs control , but may not be able to access the primary unit.
PANL-2016
A video recorder remote control panel, primarily used with the VRDV-3000 recorder. The unit replicates all the controls that are available on the recorder itself. It has the same dimensions as the VRDV-3000 in height and width, but is significantly reduced in depth. The units are linked using the Skyquest remote bus, and can be mounted using the Dzus fixings into any cockpit or operator console.
The RCMP-1050 and RCMP-1080
These are display control panels that mimic a key layout for a display. They were designed to be used in conjunction with the keyless AVDU-2649 display, but can be integrated with any AVDU series display if required. The RCMP-1050 is horizontal in orientation, while the RCMP-1080 is vertical.