Vehicle Electronics Solutions – Our rugged products

The Rugged Vehicle Computer, RVC, is a high performance computer unit developed for use in harsh environments. The unit is based on the latest RVC platform from Saab and includes a 7th Generation Intel® Core™ / Xeon® - Single board computer platform. It is equipped with PC-compatible interface ports such as, DVI-D, Ethernet, USB etc. The RVC is designed to comply with contemporary standards such as DEF STAN 23-09 GVA and STANAG 4754 NGVA.

The Rugged Vehicle Computer-Embedded, RVC-E, is a fully rugged, super compact and high performance computer unit developed for harsh environments in accordance to MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461. The unit includes an NVIDIA® Jetson TX2-platform and is equipped with PC-compatible interface ports such as high resolution DVI-D, Ethernet, USB, CAN etc.

The Rugged Vehicle Display, RVD6, is a multifunction display unit (Saab Core version). The unit is scalable to support different presentation modes: graphics (DVI-D) or video, video on graphics or video on video. Optionally the unit can be configured to process Gigabit-streamed digital video input/ output (part of SAAB VDS-concept). In stand-alone applications, by adding Internal GUI firmware, the presentation is controlled via onscreen menu selections, by use of the touch screen and/or function keys.

The Rugged Vehicle Display, RVD6, is a GVA compatible multifunction display with resistive touch panel developed for use in harsh environments according to MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461. The display has dual inputs, for both computer graphics (DVI-D) and digital video over Gigabit Ethernet by configurable protocols as DEF-STAN 00-82 or SAAB digital video distribution concept VDS, and can provide a graphical user interface for controls without power of external CPU. The input channels from computer and video can be configured to be displayed individually or overlaid.

The Rugged Vehicle Display, RVD10, is a multifunction display unit. The unit is scalable to support different presentation modes: computer graphics (DVI-D), video or video on graphics. Optionally the unit can be configured to process Gigabit-streamed digital video input/ output (part of Saab VDS-concept). In stand-alone applications, via internal GUI firmware, the presentation is controlled via onscreen menu selections, by use of the touch screen and/or function keys.

The Rugged Vehicle Display, RVD10, is a GVA compatible multifunction display with resistive touch panel developed for use in harsh environments according to MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461. The display has dual inputs, for both computer graphics (DVI-D) and digital video over Gigabit Ethernet by configurable protocols as DEF-STAN 00-82 or SAAB digital video distribution concept VDS, and can provide a graphical user interface for controls without power of external CPU. The input channels from computer and video can be configured to be displayed individually or overlaid.

The Rugged Vehicle Display 10” Wide, RVD10-W, is a Full-HD, GVA compatible multifunction display with resistive multitouch panel developed for use in harsh environments according to MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461. The display has dual inputs, for both computer graphics (DVI-D) and digital video over Gigabit Ethernet by configurable protocols as DEF-STAN 00-82 or SAAB digital video distribution concept VDS, and can provide a graphical user interface for controls without power of external CPU. The input channels from computer and video can be configured to be displayed individually or on a mixed screen.

The Rugged Vehicle Display, RVD12-S, is a multifunction display unit. The unit supports one VGA graphic input. The RVD12-S is adapted to the specific customer requirements but it is also prepared for future upgrades.

The Rugged Vehicle Display, RVD15, is a multifunction display unit (Saab Core version). The unit is scalable to support different presentation modes: graphics (DVI-D) or video, video on graphics or video on video. Optionally the unit can be configured to process Gigabit-streamed digital video input/ output (part of Saab VDS-concept). In stand-alone applications, by adding Internal GUI firmware, the presentation is controlled via onscreen menu selections, by use of the touch screen and/or function keys.

The Rugged Display & Computer unit, RDC4, is based on the PowerView 480 module from Murphy. The RDC4 integrates electronic engine, transmission and equipment information into an easy to read, full-colour display interface.

The Rugged Display & Computer unit, RDC7, is based on the PowerView 780 module from Murphy. The RDC7 integrates electronic engine, transmission and equipment information into an easy to read, full-colour display interface.

The Rugged Display & Computer unit, RDC10, includes an Intel® Core™ i7 CPU-platform, a number of external interface ports and customized connector housing/ connector configuration. The RDC is designed to comply with contemporary standards such as DEF STAN 23-09 GVA and STANAG 4754 NGVA.

The GPS Signal Receiver, GPSSR, is an active GPS antenna with integrated receiver, designed for use in military vehicle applications with high demands on mobility, function and to withstand harsh environmental demands.

The RKB is a rugged and compact computer keyboard with backlight, an integrated pointing device and standard “QWERTY” layout. The RKB contains a pointing device which makes it possible to exclude an external pointing device. The keys are also, if chosen, back lighted in order to operate in darkness. The electronics is protected in a rugged, sealed housing. No external cooling is needed.

The RVE is a compact converter platform that enables different video equipment to be connected to the SAAB video distribution system, VDS, DEF STAN 00-82 or a customer specified video distribution system over Ethernet such as GigE Vision with an extremely low latency. The RVE is designed to comply with contemporary standards such as DEF STAN 23-09 GVA and STANAG 4754 NGVA. The converter enables one or two DVI inputs, one RGB (VGA) input or up to four Composite PAL/NTSC inputs/outputs, combinations are also possible. These inputs can be combined with customizable overlays, be rescaled, deinterlaced, mixed, corrected etc. using the Saabdigital signal processing DiVA-core.

The Rugged Video Gateway, RVG, is a compact, high performance and low power unit including functions mainly for conversion of the Saab VDS Ethernet format to STANAG 4609 Ethernet format.

The Rugged DVI/USB Repeater, RVR, is used for DVI and/or USB cable extension. The unit is self-powered; it requires power supply from the vehicle, typically via adjacent computer or display unit. Typically one RVR supports up to 8 m cable length, but the unit can also be cascaded for even longer cables.

The RKVM is a fully rugged keyboard, video and mouse switch. The RKVM makes it possible to share one DVI-D display and two USB 2.0 ports between two computers.

The RUH is a rugged and compact USB 2.0-Hub. The RUH includes one USB up-link port and four down-link ports. When disconnected/ reconnected the RUH is automatically detected as a USB-HUB (hot-swap).

The Rugged Ethernet Switch RES is a compact, high performance Ethernet switch platform designed for use in military combat vehicles. The unit can be configured with up to twelve GbE ports as well as two 10GbE optical fiber ports. Up to eight ports can be configured with power out. The RES is designed to comply with contemporary standards such as DEF STAN 23-09 GVA and STANAG 4754 NGVA. The unit is a fully managed Layer 2+ Ethernet switch with powerful carrier networking software with optional advanced management features and layer 3 switching software.

The Rugged Ethernet Switch RES is a compact, high performance Ethernet switch designed for use in military combat vehicles. The unit is configured with up to 24 GbE ports and up to four 10GBASE optical fiber ports or power output on up to eight ports as option. The unit is a fully managed Layer 2+ Ethernet switch with powerful carrier networking software and several software options. The RES is designed to comply with contemporary standards such as DEF STAN 23-09 GVA and STANAG 4754 NGVA.

The Rugged Camera Module, RCAM-DL, is a digital fully rugged camera platform supporting Ethernet protocols as DEF STAN 00-82, GigE-Vision or SAAB Video Distribution System – SAAB VDS. RCAM-DL includes a HD color camera sensor, digital processing blocks for video digital and camera control over Ethernet with extreme low latency for demanding applications as drivers video enhancement etc. The unit is designed for distributed power typically routed from an adjacent Ethernet-switch (single cable concept).

The Rugged Camera Module, RCAM-IR, is a digital fully rugged camera platform supporting Ethernet protocols as DEF STAN 00-82, GigE-Vision or SAAB Video Distribution System – Saab VDS. RCAM-IR includes a VGALWIR sensor, digital processing blocks for video digital and camera control over Ethernet with extreme low latency for demanding application as drivers video enhencement etc. The unit is designed for distributed power typically routed from an adjacent Ethernet-switch (single cable concept).

The Camera Module, CM-IRH, is a compact thermal camera unit. It includes a VGA LWIR sensor module and digital processing blocks for video transmission and camera control over Ethernet according to the Saab Video Distribution System (VDS). The unit is designed for distributed power typically routed from an adjacent Ethernet-switch e.g. single cable concept.