FDR-300 is a  miniature Flight Data Recorder system for fighter planes, helicopters and  UAV.  

The FDR-300 unit provides ‘All-In-One’ recording capabilities for various airborne parameters via interface to up to three dual redundant 1553 channels, Analog, Discrete and Serial communication.

The system is programmed for the specific parameters that need to be monitored and recorded during the flight; the data is stored on removable PCMCIA PC card.

Post flight debriefing is done by removing the recorded PCMCIA to Desk Top Computer loaded with dataMars powerful analysis tool that accompanies the FDR-300.

The recorder is hooked to one, two, or three MIL-STD-1553 data buses, to one up to 8 discrete lines, to one up to 4 analog signals, one up to 4 RS-232/422 channels and to a DC power source. In addition, the FDR-300 has 8 output discrete lines (signals).

The FDR-300 operates autonomously and is ready for recording shortly after power is applied. Recording of flight data can be started and stopped by controlling one of the discrete signals or RS-232/422 channels. Removable recording media (PCMCIA) enables immediate retrieval and analysis of the data.

12-36VDC Operation per MIL-STD-704D, MIL-STD-1275B

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Size: 4" high x 6.4" wide x 10.5” deep (including the mounting tray).

The FDR's Operating System is stored in a Disk On Chip.  Data is stored in a PCMCIA/PC Cards (up to 8GB) for later off-line debriefing. 

RECORDING CAPACITY

Recording time may vary depending on actual data sample rates.    8GB disk can store data from 2 MIL-STD-1553 buses (20% bus load) for at least 25 flight hours. Exact calculations can be made based on an exact specification

CONFIGURATION

 DATAMARS POST-ANALYSIS SOFTWARE BY AMPOL

As part of a complete solution BES  provides unparalleled post-analysis tools, for analyzing avionics data recorded by the FDR-300. The generic dataMARS package provides you with powerful tools to view, analyze and export your data.

dataMARS is a PC-based software system that analyzes and replays recorded data. Replayed data is presented and reported in either raw form, or decoded into engineering-units, using an Interface Control Document  (ICD) database.

dataMARS performs on-line calculations based on extracted engineering-units data to produce on-line results. Its graphical displays and Virtual Panels enable clear and concise data presentation. It handles large volumes of engineering units and raw data, recorded from multiple concurrent data buses and signal lines.

Virtual Panels are a major add-on package included with dataMARS that simplifies access to analyzed data by constructing realistic-looking front panels from an extensive library of gadgets. You can use these panels to create virtual equipment mimicking cockpit front panels and providing a realistic playback of pilot actions and cockpit indications as were recorded during the flight.