Displays for airborne applications

Available products:

MRFD 243A
17“ Modular Rugged Flat Display for airborne applications (1280 x 1024)
The MRFD 243A is a dedicated version of Barco’s MRFD243, specifically engineered for use on board fixed and rotary wing applications. The unit meets the most demanding crash, decompression and vibration standards.

The MRFD 243A combines a Display Module (DM) with a Display Control Module (DCM), connected by a single cable, the Barco Intermodule Link (BIL). Thanks to this split design concept, the DCM can be placed in a remote location requiring less console space. To provide a single LRU installation, the DCM can also be attached to the DM.

Barco’s MRFD 243A features a 17” rugged LCD with a resolution of 1280 x 1024 which interfaces to the DCM, which can be configured to meet your specific application requirements (e.g. multiple analog or digital video inputs). The mixing functionality incorporated in the MRFD, results in a total, low-cost solution for image overlay and mixing, with no need for separate video mixing cards to be installed at the host computer. The MRFD also features BIT, which assists users in fault isolation.

DM - Display Module:
The MRFD’s Display Module (DM) displays camera images, radar data and graphics, which are digitally mixed by the DCM. All DM's are completely enclosed and have front filters bonded to the LCD for improved optical performance and superior ruggedization. The DM can be equipped with Barco's unique patented LCD Flicker Compensation solution (LFC).

DCM - Display Control Module:
The DCM, a modular electronics box, provides the interface with the user's hardware and the DM. The board slots of the DCM (available are 2, 4 and 6 slot) are configured to suit each customer's requirements. The basic, lowest cost configuration consists of a Power Supply Board and the Signal Interface Board. By selecting additional functional boards (i.e digital, analog or camera input boards), users can define a configuration that meets their specific requirements

Main Features:

• Superior ruggedization for use in airborne applications:
  Ø Rapid decompression: 5,000 ft - 35,000 ft @1in Hg/s
  Ø Crash safety: 40g - 9ms
  Ø Vibration: MIL-E-5400T curve IIIb (5g sine)
• Maximum four inputs (up to three simultaneously displayed) from:
  Ø Up to (2) analog (RGB) inputs
  Ø Up to (2) digital (DVI) inputs
  Ø Up to (2) video inputs (NTSC, PAL, RGB, ...)
• LCD Display Modules from 17" to 24"
• Resolution from SXGA to WUXGA
• On board video mixing
• Optional LCD flicker Compensation
• Front bonded LCD Display Modules
• Two levels of ruggedization (MRFD features extended environmental specifications in comparison with MFD)
• Fully enclosed modules

DCM Functional Boards:

• The Power Supply Board (PSB) accepts either AC or DC voltages
  
• The Interface Mother board (IMB) processes the serial communication commands; mixes graphics and video from the RGB input and image input boards; and provides digital output to the DM. If standard display functionality is needed, customers can opt for a dual-slot Display Control Module, in which the IMB is replaced by a Signal Input Board (SIB) that accepts RGB input
  
• Both the Digital Input Board (DIB) and Analog Input Board (AIB) accept RGB inputs. The DCM can have maximum two of these boards
  
• The Image Input Board (IIB) is an image processing board for video (and graphics) mixing. It accepts video or RGB inputs up to 1K x 1K. The DCM can have a maximum of two image input boards and up to two windows can be simultaneously displayed on top of the primary image. These windows can be sized or moved anywhere on the screen.

Brochures:

MRFD Family brochure

MRFD 248A
19” Modular Rugged Flat Display for airborne applications (1280 x 1024)
The MRFD 248A is a dedicated version of Barco’s MRFD248, specifically engineered for use on board fixed and rotary wing applications. The unit meets the most demanding crash, decompression and vibration standards.

The MRFD 248A combines a Display Module (DM) with a Display Control Module (DCM), connected by a single cable, the Barco Intermodule Link (BIL). Thanks to this split design concept, the DCM can be placed in a remote location requiring less console space. To provide a single LRU installation, the DCM can also be attached to the DM.

Barco’s MRFD 248A features a 19” rugged LCD with a resolution of 1280 x 1024 which interfaces to the DCM. This DCM can be configured to meet your specific application requirements (e.g. multiple analog or digital video inputs). The mixing functionality incorporated in the MRFD, results in a total, low-cost solution for image overlay and mixing, with no need for separate video mixing cards to be installed at the host computer. The MRFD also features BIT, which assists users in fault isolation.

DM - Display Module:
The MRFD’s Display Module (DM) displays camera images, radar data and graphics, which are digitally mixed by the DCM. All DM's are completely enclosed and have front filters bonded to the LCD for improved optical performance and superior ruggedization. The DM can be equipped with Barco's unique patented LCD Flicker Compensation solution (LFC).

DCM - Display Control Module:
The DCM, a modular electronics box, provides the interface with the user's hardware and the DM. The board slots of the DCM (available are 2, 4 and 6 slot) are configured to suit each customer's requirements. The basic, lowest cost configuration consists of a Power Supply Board and the Signal Interface Board. By selecting additional functional boards (i.e digital, analog or camera input boards), users can define a configuration that meets their specific requirements

Main Features:

• Superior ruggedization for use in airborne applications:
  Ø Rapid decompression: 5,000 ft - 35,000 ft @1in Hg/s
  Ø Crash safety: 40g - 9ms
  Ø Vibration: MIL-E-5400T curve IIIb (5g sine)
• Maximum four inputs (up to three simultaneously displayed) from:
  Ø Up to (2) analog (RGB) inputs
  Ø Up to (2) digital (DVI) inputs
  Ø Up to (2) video inputs (NTSC, PAL, RGB, ...)
• LCD Display Modules from 17" to 24"
• Resolution from SXGA to WUXGA
• On board video mixing
• Optional LCD flicker Compensation
• Front bonded LCD Display Modules
• Two levels of ruggedization (MRFD features extended environmental specifications in comparison with MFD)
• Fully enclosed modules

DCM Functional Boards:

• The Power Supply Board (PSB) accepts either AC or DC voltages
  
• The Interface Mother board (IMB) processes the serial communication commands; mixes graphics and video from the RGB input and image input boards; and provides digital output to the DM. If standard display functionality is needed, customers can opt for a dual-slot Display Control Module, in which the IMB is replaced by a Signal Input Board (SIB) that accepts RGB input
  
• Both the Digital Input Board (DIB) and Analog Input Board (AIB) accept RGB inputs. The DCM can have maximum two of these boards
  
• The Image Input Board (IIB) is an image processing board for video (and graphics) mixing. It accepts video or RGB inputs up to 1K x 1K. The DCM can have a maximum of two image input boards and up to two windows can be simultaneously displayed on top of the primary image. These windows can be sized or moved anywhere on the screen.

Brochures:

MRFD Family brochure

MRFD 251A
20” Modular Rugged Flat Display for airborne applications (1280 x 1024)
The MRFD 251A is a dedicated version of Barco’s MRFD251, specifically engineered for use on board fixed and rotary wing applications. The unit meets the most demanding crash, decompression and vibration standards.

The MRFD 251A combines a Display Module (DM) with a Display Control Module (DCM), connected by a single cable, the Barco Intermodule Link (BIL). Thanks to this split design concept, the DCM can be placed in a remote location requiring less console space. To provide a single LRU installation, the DCM can also be attached to the DM.

Barco’s MRFD 251A features a 20” rugged LCD with a resolution of 1280 x 1024 which interfaces to the DCM, which can be configured to meet your specific application requirements (e.g. multiple analog or digital video inputs). The mixing functionality incorporated in the MRFD, results in a total, low-cost solution for image overlay and mixing, with no need for separate video mixing cards to be installed at the host computer. The MRFD also features BIT, which assists users in fault isolation.

DM - Display Module:
The MRFD’s Display Module (DM) displays camera images, radar data and graphics, which are digitally mixed by the DCM. All DM's are completely enclosed and have front filters bonded to the LCD for improved optical performance and superior ruggedization. The DM can be equipped with Barco's unique patented LCD Flicker Compensation solution (LFC).

DCM - Display Control Module:
The DCM, a modular electronics box, provides the interface with the user's hardware and the DM. The board slots of the DCM (available are 2, 4 and 6 slot) are configured to suit each customer's requirements. The basic, lowest cost configuration consists of a Power Supply Board and the Signal Interface Board. By selecting additional functional boards (i.e digital, analog or camera input boards), users can define a configuration that meets their specific requirements

Main Features:

• Superior ruggedization for use in airborne applications:
  Ø Rapid decompression: 5,000 ft - 35,000 ft @1in Hg/s
  Ø Crash safety: 40g - 9ms
  Ø Vibration: MIL-E-5400T curve IIIb (5g sine)
• Maximum four inputs (up to three simultaneously displayed) from:
  Ø Up to (2) analog (RGB) inputs
  Ø Up to (2) digital (DVI) inputs
  Ø Up to (2) video inputs (NTSC, PAL, RGB, ...)
• LCD Display Modules from 17" to 24"
• Resolution from SXGA to WUXGA
• On board video mixing
• Optional LCD flicker Compensation
• Front bonded LCD Display Modules
• Two levels of ruggedization (MRFD features extended environmental specifications in comparison with MFD)
• Fully enclosed modules

DCM Functional Boards:

• The Power Supply Board (PSB) accepts either AC or DC voltages
  
• The Interface Mother board (IMB) processes the serial communication commands; mixes graphics and video from the RGB input and image input boards; and provides digital output to the DM. If standard display functionality is needed, customers can opt for a dual-slot Display Control Module, in which the IMB is replaced by a Signal Input Board (SIB) that accepts RGB input
  
• Both the Digital Input Board (DIB) and Analog Input Board (AIB) accept RGB inputs. The DCM can have maximum two of these boards
  
• The Image Input Board (IIB) is an image processing board for video (and graphics) mixing. It accepts video or RGB inputs up to 1K x 1K. The DCM can have a maximum of two image input boards and up to two windows can be simultaneously displayed on top of the primary image. These windows can be sized or moved anywhere on the screen.

Brochures:

MRFD Family brochure

MRFD 351A
20” Modular Rugged Flat Display for airborne applications (1600 x 1200)
The MRFD 351A is a dedicated version of Barco’s MRFD351, specifically engineered for use on board fixed and rotary wing applications. The unit meets the most demanding crash, decompression and vibration standards

The MRFD 351A combines a Display Module (DM) with a Display Control Module (DCM), connected by a single cable, the Barco Intermodule Link (BIL). Thanks to this split design concept, the DCM can be placed in a remote location requiring less console space. To provide a single LRU installation, the DCM can also be attached to the DM.

Barco’s MRFD 351A features a 20” rugged LCD with a resolution of 1600 x 1200 which interfaces to the DCM. This DCM can be configured to meet your specific application requirements (e.g. multiple analog or digital video inputs). The mixing functionality incorporated in the MRFD, results in a total, low-cost solution for image overlay and mixing, with no need for separate video mixing cards to be installed at the host computer. The MRFD also features BIT, which assists users in fault isolation.

DM - Display Module:
The MRFD’s Display Module (DM) displays camera images, radar data and graphics, which are digitally mixed by the DCM. All DM's are completely enclosed and have front filters bonded to the LCD for improved optical performance and superior ruggedization. The DM can be equipped with Barco's unique patented LCD Flicker Compensation solution (LFC).

DCM - Display Control Module:
The DCM, a modular electronics box, provides the interface with the user's hardware and the DM. The board slots of the DCM (available are 2, 4 and 6 slot) are configured to suit each customer's requirements. The basic, lowest cost configuration consists of a Power Supply Board and the Signal Interface Board. By selecting additional functional boards (i.e digital, analog or camera input boards), users can define a configuration that meets their specific requirements

Main Features:

• Superior ruggedization for use in airborne applications:
  Ø Rapid decompression: 5,000 ft - 35,000 ft @1in Hg/s
  Ø Crash safety: 40g - 9ms
  Ø Vibration: MIL-E-5400T curve IIIb (5g sine)
• Maximum four inputs (up to three simultaneously displayed) from:
  Ø Up to (2) analog (RGB) inputs
  Ø Up to (2) digital (DVI) inputs
  Ø Up to (2) video inputs (NTSC, PAL, RGB, ...)
• LCD Display Modules from 17" to 24"
• Resolution from SXGA to WUXGA
• On board video mixing
• Optional LCD flicker Compensation
• Front bonded LCD Display Modules
• Two levels of ruggedization (MRFD features extended environmental specifications in comparison with MFD)
• Fully enclosed modules

DCM Functional Boards:

• The Power Supply Board (PSB) accepts either AC or DC voltages
  
• The Interface Mother board (IMB) processes the serial communication commands; mixes graphics and video from the RGB input and image input boards; and provides digital output to the DM. If standard display functionality is needed, customers can opt for a dual-slot Display Control Module, in which the IMB is replaced by a Signal Input Board (SIB) that accepts RGB input
  
• Both the Digital Input Board (DIB) and Analog Input Board (AIB) accept RGB inputs. The DCM can have maximum two of these boards
  
• The Image Input Board (IIB) is an image processing board for video (and graphics) mixing. It accepts video or RGB inputs up to 1K x 1K. The DCM can have a maximum of two image input boards and up to two windows can be simultaneously displayed on top of the primary image. These windows can be sized or moved anywhere on the screen.

Brochures:

MRFD Family brochure

MRFD 354A
21” Modular Rugged Flat Display for airborne applications (1600 x 1200)
The MRFD 354A is a dedicated version of Barco’s MRFD354, specifically engineered for use on board fixed and rotary wing applications. The unit meets the most demanding crash, decompression and vibration standards.

The MRFD 354A combines a Display Module (DM) with a Display Control Module (DCM), connected by a single cable, the Barco Intermodule Link (BIL). Thanks to this split design concept, the DCM can be placed in a remote location requiring less console space. To provide a single LRU installation, the DCM can also be attached to the DM.

Barco’s MRFD 354A features a 21” rugged LCD with a resolution of 1600 x 1200 which interfaces to the DCM. This DCM can be configured to meet your specific application requirements (e.g. multiple analog or digital video inputs). The mixing functionality incorporated in the MRFD, results in a total, low-cost solution for image overlay and mixing, with no need for separate video mixing cards to be installed at the host computer. The MRFD also features BIT, which assists users in fault isolation.

DM - Display Module:
The MRFD’s Display Module (DM) displays camera images, radar data and graphics, which are digitally mixed by the DCM. All DM's are completely enclosed and have front filters bonded to the LCD for improved optical performance and superior ruggedization. The DM can be equipped with Barco's unique patented LCD Flicker Compensation solution (LFC).

DCM - Display Control Module:
The DCM, a modular electronics box, provides the interface with the user's hardware and the DM. The board slots of the DCM (available are 2, 4 and 6 slot) are configured to suit each customer's requirements. The basic, lowest cost configuration consists of a Power Supply Board and the Signal Interface Board. By selecting additional functional boards (i.e digital, analog or camera input boards), users can define a configuration that meets their specific requirements

Main Features:

• Superior ruggedization for use in airborne applications:
  Ø Rapid decompression: 5,000 ft - 35,000 ft @1in Hg/s
  Ø Crash safety: 40g - 9ms
  Ø Vibration: MIL-E-5400T curve IIIb (5g sine)
• Maximum four inputs (up to three simultaneously displayed) from:
  Ø Up to (2) analog (RGB) inputs
  Ø Up to (2) digital (DVI) inputs
  Ø Up to (2) video inputs (NTSC, PAL, RGB, ...)
• LCD Display Modules from 17" to 24"
• Resolution from SXGA to WUXGA
• On board video mixing
• Optional LCD flicker Compensation
• Front bonded LCD Display Modules
• Two levels of ruggedization (MRFD features extended environmental specifications in comparison with MFD)
• Fully enclosed modules

DCM Functional Boards:

• The Power Supply Board (PSB) accepts either AC or DC voltages
  
• The Interface Mother board (IMB) processes the serial communication commands; mixes graphics and video from the RGB input and image input boards; and provides digital output to the DM. If standard display functionality is needed, customers can opt for a dual-slot Display Control Module, in which the IMB is replaced by a Signal Input Board (SIB) that accepts RGB input
  
• Both the Digital Input Board (DIB) and Analog Input Board (AIB) accept RGB inputs. The DCM can have maximum two of these boards
  
• The Image Input Board (IIB) is an image processing board for video (and graphics) mixing. It accepts video or RGB inputs up to 1K x 1K. The DCM can have a maximum of two image input boards and up to two windows can be simultaneously displayed on top of the primary image. These windows can be sized or moved anywhere on the screen.

Brochures:

MRFD Family brochure

RFD 251A
20" Rugged Flat Display for airborne applications (1280 x 1024)
The RFD 251A is Barco’s Rugged Flat Display specifically engineered for use on board fixed and rotary wing applications. The unit meets the most demanding crash, decompression and vibration standards.

The RFD 251A features a 20” MIL-tailored rugged LCD with a front bonded optical stack for improved optical performance and superior ruggedization. The RFD 251A is direct 19” rack mountable, has a shop-replaceable backlight tray and can be remotely controlled via a serial link. The Automatic Phase Adjust (APA) function locks the sampling clock to drifting graphics generator clocks. Furthermore, the RFD 251A can be equipped with Barco's unique patented LCD Flicker Compensation solution (LFC).

Main Features:

• Engineered specifically for military aircraft environments
• Extreme vibration, rapid decompression, and crash safety
• Bonded optical stack with integrated "Smart" heater
• Rugged backlight tray with "Smart" heaters
• EMI/EMC coating & housing
• Stainless steel & Alodine 1200 treated aluminum frame
• High contrast design of optical stack and electronics
• Optimized backlight performance and Dimming curve
• On-Screen Display (OSD) for adjusting display settings
• Database with multiple scan sets for compatibility with different systems
• 19" rack mountable
• Integrated Power Supply
• No external isolators for high shock & vibration
• No extra depth required for cables or connectors
• Reliability and Maintainability
• Shop replaceable backlight tray
• Easy access to all internal electronics
• Higher calculated MTBF / Lower Life Cycle Costs

Brochures:

Rugged Flat Displays brochure