Barco MRDS, MRDS-1, MRDS-2 Specifications

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MRDS

Barco’s family of Modular Rugged Display Stations (MRDS) combines a state-of-the­art Display Processing Module (DPM) with a full range of rugged displays already
developed and proven in military applications worldwide. Barco’s second-generation
DPM-2 processing module delivers the latest in graphics and computing performance,
all integrated into a very compact and fully rugged package.

Barco’s first-generation DPM-1 processing module consists of a variety of predefined
configurations to meet a wide range of customer applications. The processing module
includes network, peripheral and sensor interfaces, extended storage media, and
uninterruptible power supply capabilities, while providing state-of-the-art computing
capabilities.

Bringing all of the benefits of modularity and integrated processing together, the
MRDS offers a full range of Display Station solutions ranging from 10” to 21”, with res­olutions from 800x600 to 1600x1200. Optional functions are available on most MRDS
configurations including video, high-brightness, Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatibil­ity, touch screen, low dimming, and connection I/O.

Modular Rugged Display Station

Main Features:

• Compatible interface to Barco’s full

range of displays

• High quality video input capabilities

• Open architecture: PMC/PCI/PC-104+

expansion capability for customized

configurations

• Technology insertion with the latest

Intel processors

• Performs in the most demanding envi-

ronmental conditions

MRDS specifications

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September 2007
The information and data given are typical for the equipment described.
However any individual item is subject to change without any notice.
The latest version of this product sheet can be found on www.barco.com.

Functionality MRDS-1 MRDS-2

CPU/Speed Configuration 1: Intel

®

Intel®Pentium®M®, 2.0 GHz
Pentium®M®, 1.1 Ghz
Configuration 2: Intel

®

Pentium®M®, 1.6 Ghz

Max RAM Configuration 1: 512 MB 1 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)

(DDR SDRAM)
Configuration 2: 512 MB or
1024 MB (DDR SDRAM)

Max Graphics Resolution 1600x1200 1920x1200
OS Windows XP Pro, Xpe, Linux Windows XP/Linux
Standard I/O 4 x serial ports, 2x Ethernet 1x 1000/100/10 Ethernet,

10/100 BASE TX, 4xUSB 2.0, 2x RS-232, Audio Line In,
2 x PS2, 2x Audio Out line, Audio Line Out, Microphone In,
1x Micro In line 6x USB 2.0

Additional I/O 4 x serial ports, 2x USB 2.0, N/A

1 x Gigabit Ethernet,
2xIEEE1394, 1 x SCSI

Hard disk module 20 GB and 30 GB 16 GB Solid State IDE Drive
Compact Flash Memory Up to 8 GB N/A
Expansion Slots PMC and PC-104+ 1x PCI
Direct Video Input 3x CVBS (PAL/NTSC) sources 3x NTSC/PAL Common Sense API

or 1x S-Video
Color keying/transparency
Windowing/Full screen

Power Supply 28 VDC (115 VAC optional) 28 VDC
UPS 4 minutes autonomy, N/A

allowing proper shutdown

Sensitive Data Erase Function Optional Optional
Display interface Direct drive to Barco displays Direct drive to Barco displays

10” to 21“ Dual-Head option 10” to 21”, Dual-head standard.

Environmental MRDS-1 air cooled MRDS-1 sealed MRDS-2

Low Operating Temperature 0°C/+32°F -25°C/-13°F -20°C Continuous Operating
(MIL-STD-810E)
High Operating Temperature +55°C/+131°F +55°C/+131°F +71°C Continuous Operating
(MIL-STD-810E)
Humidity MIL-STD-810E, MIL-STD-810E, MIL-STD-810F Method 507.4 –

95% @ 40°C 95% @ 40°C Figure 507.4.1

Shock MIL-STD-810E MIL-STD-810E, MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5,

30g - 12.5 ms half sine 40g X and Y axis, Procedure 1 40g shock

60g Z axis 16.5 ms 15-23ms duration, half sine

MIL-S-901D optional
Vibration MIL-STD-167-1/MIL-E-5400T, 2g MIL-STD-167-1/MIL-E-5400T, 5g MIL-STD-810E, Tracked Vehicle
Altitude – operating MIL-STD-810E, 10,000 ft MIL-STD-810E, 21,000 ft MIL-STD-810F, Method 500.4

(with flash technology option) Proc II – 35,000 ft (238 mbar)

Altitude – storage MIL-STD-810E, 25,000 ft MIL-STD-810E, 40,000 ft MIL-STD-810F, Method 500.4

Proc I – 40,000 ft (188 mbar)
Drip-proofness 45° Water proof Sealed
Fungus Insertion - compliant MIL-STD-810F Method 508.5
Salt fog - compliant MIL-STD-810F Method 509.4

35C – 5% saline solution, 48h
Sand/Dust - compliant MIL-STD-810F procedure I
EMI/EMC (MIL-STD-461E) Surface Ships & Submarines Ground Army Ground Army
FCC Class B Class B Class A
Safety IEC 950 Compliant IEC 950 Compliant IEC 950 Compliant

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