Barco MRFD-243 A, MRFD-248 A, MRFD-248HB, MRFD-251 A, MRFD-351 A Brochure & Specs

MRFD family

A full range of

Modular Rugged Flat Displays

© Bob Houlihan, U.S. Army

Barco’s range of Modular Rugged Flat Displays (MRFD) has been designed for
demanding defense applications requiring graphics, video and other RGB data on a
single display. The MRFD family offers users a flexible, modular design, which allows
for easy adaptation to specific requirements. Target application platforms include
aircraft, helicopters, surface ships, submarines, ground vehicles and mobile shelters.

A full range of Modular Rugged Flat Displays

Smart modular
architecture

Main features &
benefits

• Broad and extendable panel
range

• Front bonded displays

• Automatic Phase Adjust

• Versatile signal interfacing

• Versatile mounting

• Versatile image control

• COTS solution, allowing for

easy technology insertion and
lower obsolescence risks

The MRFD’s modular architecture
combines a Rugged Display Module
(RDM) with a Display Control Module
(DCM), connected by a single cable, the
Barco Intermodule Link (BIL). Thanks to
this split design, 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 RDM.

High-performance
functional boards

State-of-the-art
Display Modules

User-definable
Display Control
Modules

The Display Control Modules (DCM) are
modular electronics boxes, which can
be configured to meet specific
application requirements (e.g. multiple
analog or digital video inputs, direct
camera input). 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 (Built-in Test),
which assists users in fault isolation.

Barco offers Display Modules in
various screen sizes, ranging from 17" to
21". All modules are completely
enclosed and have front filters bonded to
the LCD for improved optical
performance and elimination of all
condensation problems. Moreover, all
Display Modules feature Automatic
Phase Adjust (APA) technology, offering
clear and sharp images over time.

The MRFD’s modular Display Control
Module can be equipped with a full
range of high-performance imaging
boards to operate in a broad variety of
applications. The basic configuration
consists of a Power Supply Board and a
Signal Interface Board, providing analog
and digital RGB input. By selecting
additional boards, users can define a
configuration that meets their specific
functional requirements.

IMB

PSB

DIB

AIB

IIB

IIB

DVI

RGB

Camera

Camera

Input types

Single Height

Dual Height

A full range of state-of-the-art Display Modules

A full family of Modular Rugged Flat Displays

PRODUCT SIZE RESOLUTION AVAILABLE FEATURES/OPTIONS

• MRFD-243 17” 1280x1024 SXGA

• MRFD-243 A (Airborne) 17” 1280x1024 SXGA

• MRFD-248 19” 1280x1024 SXGA

• MRFD-248 A (Airborne) 19” 1280x1024 SXGA

• MRFD-248 HB (High-Bright) 19” 1280x1024 SXGA

• MRFD-251 20” 1280x1024 SXGA

• MRFD-251 A (Airborne) 20” 1280x1024 SXGA

• MRFD-351 20” 1600x1200 UXGA

• MRFD-351 A (Airborne) 20” 1600x1200 UXGA

• MRFD-354 21” 1600x1200 UXGA

• MRFD-354 A (Airborne) 21” 1600x1200 UXGA

• Analog and/or digital inputs

• Up to 2 Direct Video Inputs

(optional)

• picture-in-picture

• Automatic Phase Adjust

• LCD Flicker Compensation*

• Touch Screen Option*

* = not on all versions
(please check availability)

The MRFD family is available in a wide variety of configurations, combining user­configurable Display Control Modules with a broad range of Display Modules.

Front bonding

Barco has developed unique bonding
capabilities to protect the LCD against
extreme environmental conditions
(temperature, shock, vibration,
humidity, EMI,...) and to significantly
improve optical performance and
protection against condensation.

Automatic Phase
Adjust (APA)

The APA function automatically locks
the LCD sampling clock to the
(drifting) graphics generator pixel
frequency, thus avoiding image
artifacts like pixel noise. Drift can be
caused by temperature changes,
electromagnetic interference and
other environmental factors.

LCD Flicker Compensation (patented)

When updating images with high contrast and high density (such as sonar or
dense tactical data) the LCD’s brightness varies with the rate of updating. This
luminance variation, referred to as ‘LCD Flicker’, can cause serious eye-fatigue and
affect the interpretation of the displayed data. Barco has integrated a unique set
of algorithms that reside in the hardware interface of the display (between the
graphics generator and the LCD). This feature compensates for LCD Flicker, without
affecting the displayed data, over all operating parameters.

Extended dimming
range

For many products, Barco uses
in-house manufactured circuitry to
provide advanced dimming solutions.
This provides the advantages of a
darker background resulting in higher
contrast for lower ambient light
conditions and/or high-bright
solutions for higher ambient light
conditions.

Technologically advanced solutions

AR coating

Protective glass

EMI shield

LCD

NVIS filter (if required)

Coating filters

Diffuser

Backlight system

With APA

Without APA

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Highly efficient
Power Supply Board

Barco’s proprietary Power Supply
Boards are designed for maximum
efficiency. The board’s low-heat
design provides optimum operator
convenience.

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Technical specifications

K5906063 rev.00.01 0706

Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice

VIBRATION operating

SHOCK operating

optional

TEMPERATURE operating

non-operating

COLD START-UP

HUMIDITY operating

EMI/EMC FCC

EN

MIL-STD

ALTITUDE operating

non-operating

CRASH SAFETY non-operating

RAPID DECOMPRESSION

DRIP PROOF operating

FUNGUS

SALT FOG

SAND DUST

SAFETY

MIL-STD-167-1 Type I, MIL-E-5400T: 2g

30g - 12.5msec half sine

60g - Z axis/40g - X,Y axis

MIL-S-901D (for specific configurations)

-25°C - 55°C

-40°C - 70°C

(MIL-STD-810E)

Start-up @ -25°C

3min. usable picture

20 min. full spec

(MIL-STD-810E)

max. 95% @ 40°C non-condensing

(MIL-STD-810E)

Emission: FCC-A

Emission: EN 55022 Limit A

Immunity: EN 61000-4-x

MIL-STD-461E: aircraft-air force

MIL-STD-461E: Ground-Army

up to 25,000ft
up to 40,000ft

(MIL-STD-810E)

n/a

n/a

At unit level: +/- 45° in all directions

(MIL-STD-810E)

Fungus inert materials are selected

(MIL-STD-810E)

Complies at unit level

(MIL-STD-810D)

Complies at unit level

(MIL-STD-810D)

IEC 60950

MIL-STD-167-1 Type I, MIL-E-5400T: 5g

30g - 12.5msec half sine

n/a

-25°C - 55°C

-40°C - 70°C

(MIL-STD-810E)

Start-up @ -25°C

3min. usable picture

20 min. full spec

(MIL-STD-810E)

max. 95% @ 40°C non-condensing

(MIL-STD-810E)

Emission: FCC-A

Emission: EN 55022 Limit A

Immunity: EN 61000-4-x

MIL-STD-461E: aircraft-air force

MIL-STD-461E: Ground-Army

up to 35,000ft
up to 40,000ft

(MIL-STD-810E)

Crash safety test 40g - 9msec

Operating from 5,000ft (843mbar)

to 35,000ft (238mbar) @ 1 inch Hg/sec

At unit level: +/- 45° in all directions

(MIL-STD-810E)

Fungus inert materials are selected

(MIL-STD-810E)

Complies at unit level

(MIL-STD-810D)

Complies at unit level

(MIL-STD-810D)

IEC 60950

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