Portable Ground Control Station

Performance

Mechanical Specifications:

PARAMETER

VALUE

Dimensions

1000 x 420 x 170 mm

Weight (excl. Panasonic Toughbook CF-31)

18.9 kg

Environmental protection

IP66 when closed

Operating temperature

(-20 to +60 °C)

Electronics compartment dimensions

320 x 270 x 80 mm

Electronics mounting base

M4 threaded mounting grid, 45 mm pitch, 
aluminum mount kit included

Accessory bag internal dimensions

220 x 160 x 70 mm

Case features

Rugged plastic case, side handles, carry handle, 
wheels, pressure purge valve, shoulder strap 
(optional)

Computer mounting

Docking


Electrical Specifications:

PARAMETER

VALUE

DC input

10 – 32 VDC
Over-voltage protection, reverse polarity protection

Battery type

Lithium Ion

Battery Capacity

108 Wh

Battery Operation time

2 hours (typical)

Connections (all routed to Panasonic CF-31)

2 serial (RS-232), 5 USB, 2 Ethernet, 1 Composite 
Video in (IMPERX video device needed), 
1 VGA in (optional), 1 Microphone in, 
1 Audio out, PCMCIA slot, HDMI

Connections to 17” display

Composite Video (Optional), external VGA 
input (Optional)

DC power output 1

12V 5A fused, 50 W

DC power output 2

12V 5A fused, 50 W

Antenna pass-through

Two 50 Ohm antenna pass-through to upper 
lid. SMA-RP termination, RG 142


Computer Specifications (not included with GCS):

PARAMETER

VALUE

Model

Panasonic Toughbook CF-31 
(specifications as per manufacturer datasheets)

Durability

MIL-STD-810G & IP65 certified (6' drop)

Display Type                                                      

13.1" XGA touch screen LED 1024x768

Brightness

1100 nits


17” Display Specifications:

PARAMETER

VALUE

Display Type

17 " TFT 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
Optional touch screen

Brightness

1600 nits

Signal source                                            

Selectable between Panasonic Toughbook 
and external VGA input ( Optional)


Accessories:

PARAMETER

 

AC/DC adapter 110 - 240 VAC to 24 VDC complete with push-pull connector

 

Power supply cable with push-pull connector, unterminated, 12 AWG, 5 m

 

GCS foldable stand

 

Shoulder strap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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