C4i Demonstrates Radio Interface Unit at IDLS2008 in Sydney

At the International Data Link Symposium in Sydney from 19-21 August, C4i participated in an net-centric interoperability demonstration showing the ability of various manufacturers' equipments to work together to support a variety of missions. The RIU formed part of Ultra Electronics Tactical Communications Package for UAVs. The C4i equipment was linked by an IP connection to other WAVE partners demonstrating a command & control voice communications capability. The small size and rugged construction of the RIU make it ideal for mobile tactical communications packages involving reachback and radio relay.

New Part Numbers for C4i's Radio Interface Unit

To meet customer needs, C4i is now offering the Radio Interface Unit in three standard configurations:
685-333-000, is the Basic RIU supporting PoE or 48VDC input power;
685-335-000, is the Basic RIU without PoE but able to accept DC power from 18 to 75VDC; and
685-332-000, is an RIU with an embedded CPU and Windows XP. This also operates on 18-75VDC input power.
12VDC power adapters are also available, with cables for cigarette lighter or Mil-Std batteries. To address the needs of tactical users, C4i is delivering the RIU to meet Ground Mobile environmental requirements of Mil-Std-810F including operating temperatures of -30C to +55C.