Safran CORTEX CRT Quantum User Manual page 27

1.1. Scope
This manual contains the information necessary to install, configure, operate and maintain the
SAFRAN DATA SYSTEMS PC-based Command Ranging & Telemetry Unit (CORTEX CRT Quantum).
The Cortex CRT Quantum is the latest version of the Cortex CRT and can be supplied in different versions:
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Cortex CRT-Quantum, integrated in a 4U chassis with integrated simplified I/O panel
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Cortex CRT-Quantum, integrated in a 2U chassis with integrated simplified I/O panel
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Cortex CRT-Quantum, integrated in a 4U chassis with 3U full I/O panel
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Cortex CRT-Quantum, integrated in a 2U chassis with 3U full I/O panel
All these versions can be provided with an embedded frequency converter (EFC), providing direct interface in L
and S bands.
The Cortex CRT eXplorer is a dedicated platform for Deep-Space missions. It is always integrated in a 4U
chassis with 3U full I/O panel. Embedded frequency converter is not suitable in that case; one will prefer Safran
Data Systems external frequency converters.
The document is divided into four main sections:
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Section 1 is a general overview, including basic features and performances, and a comparison chart
between the Cortex CRT XL, CRT XL2 and CRT XL Quantum
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Section 2 is a description of the hardware and I/O connections,
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Section 3 is a functional presentation of the equipment,
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Section 4 describes the operating procedures,
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Section 5 describes the hardware and software maintenance procedures.
Project-specific information and additional data on the CORTEX CRT Quantum hardware and interface are
attached in annex:
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Annex 1 is a detailed description of the CORTEX CRT Quantum Ethernet interface with remote TCP-IP
Clients.
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Annexes 2 and 3 give the layout of the Digitial I/O board and the Main Signal Processing board.
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Annex 4 is a description of the PC compatible workstation.
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Annex 5 gives the hardware and software configuration of the CORTEX CRT Quantum at delivery and
describes the project-specific features, if any.
© Safran Data Systems
COMMAND RANGING & TELEMETRY UNIT CORTEX
CRT QUANTUM USER'S MANUAL
This document is the property of Safran Data Systems.
It cannot be duplicated or distributed without expressed written consent.
Ref. DTU 100042
Is.Rev. 5.17
Date: Dec. 03, 2021Sept.
30, 2021
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