Combining HIM (Hardware Interface Modules) by ICI with DDC’s 1553 MicroAce and the power of Distrix Software, this Demo unit for Lockheed shows the flexibility of the HIM to provide Ethernet / 1553 / RS-232 connectivity in an cost effective and easily software configurable system.

Northrop Grumman's Firescout unmanned helicopter is programmed on the ground via a laptop computer.

ICI designed a chassis system to hold and protect the laptop while it is tethered to the UAV.

The cradle contains an electronics tray that processes the helicopter's signal before feeding it into the laptop.

Pelatron's M2C2 Advanced Prototype is a military command center's worth of electronics and communications equipment shoehorned into a HMMWV.

ICI documented the desired system configuration and designed the electronics packaging components and interface panels.

Geodetics ENPU is a high precision GPS receiver.

ICI worked on both the electrical and mechanical designs in parallel in order to achieve the compact form factor.

A special heat sink was designed around the CPU to keep the unit operating in hot climates.

Integrated Consultants, Inc. supported SSC-Pacific advancing a prototype design requiring debug and fabrication detail. ICI developed the necessary drawings and schematics to produce a first article device, then produced 12 units on a quick turn basis.