DIGITAL AUDIO CONTROL SYSTEM DACS 2300A SERIES

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Product Manufacturer
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Designing/Manufacturing agency
Designed & Developed by SLRDC
Product Description

In modern aircraft, the Pilot is engrossed in a wide range of communication signals viz., Transceiver audios, Receiver audios, Warning audios and Intercommunication audios. Digital Audio Control System (DACS) eases the Pilot's burden by efficiently minimizing the controls, interfacing all the signals in a logical manner and provides the following functions:

 • Intercommunication between Flight Crew and Ground Crew.

 • Interface and control of mike and headset audio signals of various transceivers. 

• Interface of warning signals

• Interface to the Cockpit Voice Recorder and Voice Data Recorder. Digital Audio Control System (DACS) implements audio signal conditioning in digital domain using digital signal processing techniques. The Digital Audio Control System design is derived from the extensive experience from analog Audio Management Unit IJT, LCA. Solid-state modular design and rugged construction provides long life, high reliability and excellent maintainability for both new and retrofit applications on fixed wing and rotary wing platforms. The DACS is a compact, lightweight and low cost system.

 DACS-Single LRU version:
DACS Qty:1 no for Fighter aircrafts 146mm (W) X 67mm (H)
X 180mm (D) Wt: 1.5 Kg max
• DACS -Split LRU version :
(A) Remote Junction Box (RJB) Qty:1 No Dimensions:
227mm (W) X 113mm (H) X 153mm (D) Wt: 2.2 Kg max
(B) Audio Control Panel (ACP) Qty: 2 no's to 4 no's depending
up on the platform Dimensions: 146mm (W) X 67mm (H) X
122mm(D) Wt: 0.75 Kg max

Features/Roles/Variants of the product
Lightweight, compact & solid-state design.
DSP based Voice Operated Switch (VOS) algorithm.
Extensive Self-test and Built In Test.
Automatic change over to standby Power Supply path in case of failure in Normal power supply path.
Reliable dual redundant functional channels for safe operation.
In-situ adjustment of Mike and Audios through USB interface.
Front panel VOS adjustment.
NVG compatible panel illumination
Product Specification
ELECTRICAL SPECS
Power Supply - 28 V DC
Power Consumption - 45 W Max
Current Rating - 1.5 A Max at 28 V DC
Interface Specs
Digital - I/O MIL STD 1553B, ARINC 429, ETHERNET & USB.
Audio Input - a) 2.5 V to 5.5 V rms from avionics on board | b) 4mV rms from Microphone
Audio Output - a) Headset output : 150mW across 150 Ω / 600 Ω | b) Recording output: 2 to 15mW across 600 Ω and > 4.5V across 10K Ω
Discrete Input - 5V and 28V
SYSTEM SPECS
SNR - > 40 dB
Distortion - < 5%
Frequency response - <+3 dB from 300Hz to 3500Hz
Cross talk - > 50 dB
Self test - POST, IBIT and CBIT.
QUALIFICATION & COMPLIANCE
Power Supply Standard - MIL STD 704E
Environmental - MIL STD 810F
EMI/EMC - MIL STD 461C/E
Reliability (MTBF) - >3000 Hours MIL HDBK 217
Software Compliance - DO-178B
Contact : prasenjit[at]hal-india[dot]co[dot]in