High-performance, field-proven modules for flight test & avionics
There are several modules for Curtiss-Wright’s KAM-500 that add various functionality to your flight test instrumentation or other avionics application such as video encoding, storage, GPS and time inputs and even data processing and Ethernet switching.
Miscellaneous KAM-500 Modules
| Product Image | Product Name | Applications | Channels | Key Numbers | Data Sheet |
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KAD/SWI/108 Ethernet Switch (Xbar) | Ethernet Switch | 4 | 64Mbps Max Throughput | |
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KAD/VID/106 H.264 Video Encoder | MPEG-4, Video Capture | 1 | 10Mbps | |
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ACC/TRF/002 6 Channels Power Transformer | Aircraft Power Supply | 6 | Conditions 115VAC RMS | |
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KAD/MEM/004 CompactFlash Memory Module | Data Storage | N/A | Solid-state Storage | |
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KAD/CDC/002 24 Channels Current-to-Digital Converter | Current Measurement | 24 | Input range ±20 mA | |
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KAD/MAT/101 Microcontroller-Based Module | Analysis, Signal Processing | 10 | 256K Parameters In/Out per cycle | |
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KAD/SWI/107 Ethernet Tap Module 4-Port | Ethernet Tap | 4 | 70Mbps Max Throughput | |
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KAD/VDC/001 Differential-Ended Voice-to-Digital Converter (CVSD) | CVSD, Voice Recording | 2 | 64Kbps | |
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KAM/TCG/105 Time-Code Generator | Battery Backup, GPS, IRIG-B Time Code Generator | 6 | GPS, IRIG-B AC / DC, IRIG-B AC/DC Outputs, NMEA inputs | |
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KAM/WSI/104 LORD Wireless Sensor Network Interface Module | Wireless Sensor Networks | 1 | 64 Node channels | |
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KAM/TCG/106 Time-Code Generator | Battery Backup,GPS, IRIG-B Time Code Generator | N/A | GPS, IRIG-B AC / DC, IRIG-B AC/DC Outputs, NMEA inputs | |
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KAM/TCG/103 Combined GPS, IRIG and ARINC-429 Input Module | ARINC-429 Time Code Generator, GPS, IRIG-B | 7 | ARINC 429, GPS, IRIG-B AC / DC, IRIG-B AC/DC Outputs, NMEA inputs | |
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KAM/BIT/101 Continuous Built-in Self Test Module (CBIT) | Chassis monitoring | N/A | Extensive monitoring | |
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KAM/DMY/001 Dummy Module | All | N/A | N/A | |
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KAM/MEM/103 CompactFlash Memory Module | Stand-alone Data Logging | N/A | CompactFlash cards up to 128 GB | |
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KAM/MEM/113 CompactFlash Memory Module | Stand-alone Data Logging | N/A | Stores Ethernet frames in industry-standard Packet CAPture (PCAP) files | |
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KAM/PSU/011 Power Supply Unit | Power Supply | N/A | 28V aircraft power | |
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KAM/PSU/012 Power Supply Unit | Power Supply | N/A | 28V aircraft power | |
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KAM/PSU/014 Power Supply Unit | Power Supply | N/A | 28V aircraft power | |
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KAD/EXC/101 Power Module Providing Sensor Excitation | Sensor excitation | 10 | Output voltage within the range of 0 to 24V |
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We've used our decades of program experience providing full-system solutions to develop a comprehensive portfolio of rugged signal conditioning, data acquisition, data multiplexing, and PCM encoder systems for terrestrial and space environments. These deterministic systems provide mission-critical reliability and support for multiple industry standards, including Ethernet, TmNS, IRIG-106 Chapter 4, 8 and 10, DARV3, IENA, and iNET-X.
Reliable and flexible data capture is key to fight test and monitoring
Modern aerospace instrumentation systems can be highly complex, with changing requirements that can cause significant delays. Reliably capturing data is essential to avoid expensive additional flights or the loss of months of program data. Curtiss-Wright provides a comprehensive range of cutting-edge COTS and customizable systems that have been engineered to meet these challenges. When you use our systems, you automatically get an expert partner with decades of experience that can extend your system architect/design team to deliver a future-proof total system solution.