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FIELD-READY

Z Microsystems

At Z Microsystems, our promise is that

of the mission commander: to deliver

the highest level of innovation and

quality in harsh-world applications.

Z Microsystems’ field-ready computing

solutions are recognized as the “next

generation” superset to traditional MIL-

STD equipment.

That’s why Z Microsystems is the

first choice field-ready computing

innovator for government and military

applications.

Performance, packaging, quality,

support and price are the foundation

upon which we bring field-ready

computing to the 21st century.

FIELD-READY

UDP UNIVERSAL DISPLAY PLATFORM

Z Microsystems5945 Pacifi c Center Blvd., Suite 505

San Diego, CA 92121-4309

T: 858.657.1000

F: 858.657.1001

www.zmicro.com

Applications include information critical installations such as:

• tactical operations centers • control rooms • command centers •

communications hubs • simulation systems • remote surveillance •

network operating centers on-board • naval and airborne consoles

• military vehicles • security / surveillance • command and control

information systems in military headquarters or command posts

Copyright © 2005 Z Microsystems. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Z Microsystems, Z Logo, Orion UDP, SoftMenus, SMARTtracker, Field-Ready and RTEV are trademarks of Z

Microsystems. All other trademarks and copyrights a recognized. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Doc# 29-0002B Rev 1.0 Issued 03/02/05

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Z Microsystems’ products are on the following programs (includes all products)

Air Force

Army

Marine Corps

Navy

Special Forces

China Program for Metro Data Acquisition &

Management System

Program for Flight Data Recording System

India Defense System Upgrade Program

Jordan Jordan Advanced Remote Systems (JARS)

Netherlands Capability Upgrade Program Platform Management

System M-Frigate

Singapore Defence Systems Labs Maritime Surveillance Upgrade

Program

Spain INDRA R & D Facility

UK Formlae One Management Race Management Systems

INTERNATIONAL

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Built on Z Microsystems’ long tradition of innovation, quality and reliability, the Orion Universal Display Platform (UDP) is a

family of modular rugged fl at panel displays that delivers multiple PiP (Picture-in-Picture) windows and a myriad of intelligent

functionality in one footprint.

With structural and technological innovations for cutting-edge performance under the most severe conditions, the Orion

Universal Display Platform is designed to advance the highest performance, quality, reliability, confi guration management and

EOL challenges in the most demanding defense applications.

A family of configurable military displays

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Ergonomically designed handles

Tough powder coating

Protective inside lens

Dual color status lights

The Orion UDP is a tough, future-proof universal display platform developed for deployed applications. Its technology refresh

capabilities can seamlessly incorporate new developments in LCD technology.

Designed for program level applications to provide the user with the latest and greatest vision system, this performance- ori-

ented family of displays offers unlimited custom confi guration possibilities, and full MIL-tailored ruggedization.

Protective lens retaining catch

Removable protective lens

Precision machined

display head

AR or EMI coated protective

internal shield

Captive mounting screws

Molded on-screen display buttons

Tough packaging

Mies Van der Rohe

observed that “God

is in the details.” So

is performance. The

Orion was named

after the constella-

tion, a clustering of

brilliant stars. Like

the constellation,

there is more to

the Orion UDP than

fi rst meets the eye.

And in our quest for

improvements and

enhancements we

have learned a lot

about how to grow

and enhance military

displays in constant

evolution. And

in doing so, have

earned the respect

and loyalty of our

customers.

A modular and

confidence-inspiring

design that advances

quality, performance

and reliability in

the most extreme

environments, the

Orion UDP can be

configured to meet

your most demand-

ing application and

format.

Modular I/O panels

accommodate input

and output connec-

tors of your choice

Isolated LCD mount-

ing and grounding

plate

Precision detailed

and ergonomically

sculpted handles

SAW touch panel

option or bonded

protective lens with

A/R or EMI and image

enhancement filters

Independently

isolated power supply

(AC or DC option)

Removable protective

lens provides ad-

ditional protection and

is ideal as a grease

pencil surface; Press

the quick-release

spring loaded catch to

slide out for cleaning

or replacement

Main

Controller

PIP 1 PIP 2 PIP 3 PIP 4 -8

Rear cover designed

for extreme environ-

mental standards,

tight emissions

control and ease of

fielded servicing of

electronics

Application specific

LCD selected, tested

and enhanced to field-

ready specifications

Modular integrated

processor module

with isolated power

supply and video

processing electronics

for optimal emission

and thermal manage-

ment

Sealed display head

compartment for

EMI, condensation,

sand, dust and shock

considerations

Replaceable filter Dual modulating fansSystem architecture Rack mounting adap-

tor bracket designed

for easy adaptability

to any type and size

of racks and consoles;

Options available:

navy rack, swing out

and tilt requirements

Sealed rear display

compartment for

EMI, condensation,

sand, dust and shock

considerations

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Zoom allows one to

drag a box around an

area of interest and

zoom in to magnify it.

THREE TYPES OF PIP CARDSREPLACE UP TO EIGHT DISPLAYS WITH ONE ORION UDP

Select and drag

the PIP window

to any size and to

any location on

the display.

NTSC/PAL

RGB/RS 343

RTEV

Multiple video feeds Real-time enhanced video

Image scaling

option will scale

the image to the

resolution of the

display.

The old paradigm used to be a single source - camera or computer - assigned to a single monitor. The new “performance-

oriented” paradigm views the screen as available display real estate and allows you to allocate space for up to eight input

signals, and size and position them according to your preference. Allocate display real estate in your own order of dynamic

priority on a real-time basis.

RTEV features:

Low Light

Equalized

Histogram

Shape Detection

Filters

Convolution Kernels

Chroma Key

The chroma key

feature is used to

combine images,

with all or part of

one visible image

over the other.

This very flexible

device is used to

overlay graphics on

graphics, e.g.

a HUD on an

OTW display for

simulators.

Once again, Z Microsystems has stopped

revolutionary thinking in its tracks by offering

the revolutionary RTEV (Real-Time Enhanced

Video) capabilities.

This unique display technology shatters

benchmarks in every respect and offers:

1. Dynamic Target Histogram based equalization

for extracting imagery from low level light video

(including “on-the-fly programmable” leveling

and windowing).

2. Spatial low-pass filtering for random

noise reduction of both the luminance and

chrominance components of the video.

3. Laplacian edge enhancement of the

luminance component of the video for increasing

the clarity of edges in a selected image area.

4. The real-time image enhancement can be

programmed to implement customer specific

image processing functions.

5. Advanced de-interlacing functions include

processing based motion adaptive enhancement

for removal of motion artifacts (such as tearing

and jaggies).

6. Real-time image enhancement can be

performed on either the entire NTSC/PAL video

image or a resizable window inside of the

NTSC/PAL video image.

7. Includes the hardware to support future

capability for the FPGA to be downloaded via

the microcontroller, using the FPGA’s JTAG port.

Z Microsystems’ intelligent configurable display technology inspires confidence. RTEV assists the user with intelligent real-

time image enhancement in difficult or extreme conditions. It works quickly and transparently. You can set it to make minute

or substantial enhancements on critical and challenging video inputs.

You can arrange

the PiP windows

any way you like.

Place the PiPs

symmetrically,

or organically

separated or even

overlapping.

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The Orion UDP is ready for future functionality expansion and

technology upgrades and offers custom confi gurability for

application-specifi c requirements.

Power AC/DC Option

IEC

Mil 5015 Locking

Video

BNC

HD15

Mil-C-2682,14 Shell

DVI

Serial

DB9

Mil-C-26482,12 Shell

INTERFACE OPTIONS

Configuration

Primary Key Functions

Auto adjust the screen using this button

Move up through the menu

Adjust brightness up

Move down through the menu

Adjust brightness down

Move left to adjust value of functions

Move right to adjust value of functions

Activates menu and menu functions

Exit from main menu or return from sub-menu

Hold down to turn main screen backlight on and off

A - Video A is onB - Video B is on

If A and B are on the channel Auto functionis selected.

Secondary Key Functions

Auto adjust the screen using this button

Enable/ disable PIP #1

Enable/ disable PIP #2

Enable/ disable PIP #3

Enable/ disable PIP #4

Activates menu and menu functions

Switches between available channels only when menu is closed

Press repeatedly to increase backlight brightness in small increments

Green - Power and signal

Orange - Power no signal

Off - Standby mode

SoftMenus

PROGRAMMABLE FROM THE FRONT PANEL CONTROL BUTTONSREMOTE CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT AND NETWORK ADMINISTRATION

SoftMenus™

The Orion UDP

affords tremendous

practicality in its

performance and

setup. With an

intelligent, remote or

local, user-friendly

GUI the user can

independently

configure up to eight

PiPs (Picture-in-

Pictures).

You can set custom

color, brightness,

layers, chroma key

control, scale, power,

zoom, horizontal/

vertical positioning

and more.

Then, save and recall

your settings either

manually or with

SoftMenus.

Intelligent Control

Settings can be

accessed easily with

minimal distraction

from the task at hand

either from buttons

on the front of the

display, from the

primary host computer

or remotely across the

network.

Firmware Upgrades

SoftMenus takes

managing firmware

upgrades to a new

experience and

becomes as simple

as receiving an

e-mail or visiting

Z Microsystems’

website, ensuring

future-proof solutions

for end-of-life

concerns.

So intent were Z Microsystems engineers on enhancing the user’s viewing experience that they developed SoftMenus to

also enable network administrators to perform software upgrades from one central location rather than attending to each

individual display.

No matter what mission you are on, all displays on the network can be prioritized and managed by the network administrator

and reset to mission-specifi c settings at the touch of a button.

Front Panel Controls - One touch button configuration example:

Network

Remote Host

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ptions, logistics, prog

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ecurity, environmental

LOGISTICS, PROGNOSTICS AND ENVIRONMENTALS

SMARTtracker can track hundreds of displays

simultaneously. With embedded intelligence,

SMARTtracker contains the organization’s rel-

evant security rules, as well as factory data, user

setup, logistics data and history log. Organization

managers and commanders can access the data

at any time by simply querying the system with

“Where is it?”, “Who has it?” and “How is it?”

SMARTtracker also provides the information

to help estimate life expectancy and manage

display inventory. User definable programming

provide single touch user preferences.

SMARTtracker

SMARTtracker is something special: the crystallization of our best ideas in the advancement of net-centric environments that

leverage technology to connect troops and their operations.

The SMARTtracker feature can be considered an on-board diagnostic system that continuously monitors the display’s

performance and can provide early warning of potential faults or developing defects.

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Impeccably designed, meticulously engineered and precision manufactured to the last component,

the Orion UDP is built to last.

Design details Configuration matrix

An “O” ring gasket provides an

additional barrier between moisture

and the electronics.

Rack mounting alignment pins ensure

quick alignment of the display in the

desired position on the RETMA rails.

Machine head screws hold the display

firmly to the rack mounting bracket.

Ergonomically sculpted handles

allow comfortable user interaction for

extended periods.

This spring loaded catch releases the

removable protective lens and enables

it to slide out.

There are no after-thoughts on the Orion UDP. An integrated groove retains the removable protective lens. Use the spring loaded catch on the front to release and slide out the lens.

Great consideration has been given

to installation. The Orion UDP can

be mounted to any 19”, 24” rack or

console using a selection of precision

machined rack adapter brackets.

These brackets are available in

various configurations depending on

the installation.

A Navy rack mounting bracket is also

available and custom requirements

can be produced.

A synchronized, integrated vision system that provides net-centric information assurance.

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SpecificationsDisplay

Orion 20 UDP Orion 21 UDP Orion 23 UDP

Size 20.1 Inches 21.3 Inches 23.1 Inches

Pixels 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1200

Color Palette 16.7 million 16.7 million 16.7 million

Pixel Pitch 0.255(H)mm x 0.255(W)mm 0.27(H)mm x 0.27(W)mm 0.294(H)mm x 0.294(W)mm

Luminance 300 NITs typical 250 NITs typical 250 NITs typical

Contrast Ratio 600 typical 500 typical 500 typical

Viewing Angles 80 degrees horizontal/80 degrees 80 degrees horizontal/80 degrees 80 degrees horizontal/80 degrees

Controls Contol Panel or SoftMenus Control Panel or SoftMenus Control Panel or SoftMenus

Options AV - PiP, up to 1EV - PiP, up to 4Touchscreen

AV - PiP, up to 1EV - PiP, up to 4

AV - PiP, up to 1EV - PiP, up to 4

Power

Power Consumption 170W depending on # of PiPs 170W depending on # of PiPs 170W depending on # of PiPs

Power Supply 100-240 VAC, 2.0 A, 50-60 Hz, 400Hz 100-240 VAC, 2.0 A, 50-60 Hz, 400Hz 100-240 VAC, 2.0 A, 50-60 Hz, 400Hz

Cabling

Display RGB Cable Standard VGA 15-pin 6’ cableOptions: BNC and MIL-Circular (call factory to discuss requirements)

Standard VGA 15-pin 6’ cableOptions: BNC and MIL-Circular (call factory to discuss requirements)

Standard VGA 15-pin 6’ cableOptions: BNC and MIL-Circular (call factory to discuss requirements)

RS232 Serial 6’ 9-pin DSUB provided (pins 2, 3, 5 straight through)

6’ 9-pin DSUB provided (pins 2, 3, 5 straight through)

6’ 9-pin DSUB provided (pins 2, 3, 5 straight through)

Power Cable 6’ cable, MIL-5015 Circular Connector, Standard (IEC Connector Optional)

6’ cable, MIL-5015 Circular Connector, Standard (IEC Connector Optional)

6’ cable, MIL-5015 Circular Connector, Standard (IEC Connector Optional)

Physical

Total Size AV - 15.74”H x 20.0”W x 4.98”DEV - 15.74”H x 20.0”W x 6.62”D

AV - 15.74”H x 20.0”W x 4.98”DEV - 15.74”H x 20.0”W x 6.62”D

AV - 17.734”H x 22.024”W x 4.87”DEV - 17.734”H x 22.024”W x 6.51”D

Total Weight AV - 22.75 lbs. with no PiPsEV - 30.10 lbs. with 4 PiPs

AV - 22.75 lbs. with no PiPsEV - 30.10 lbs. with 4 PiPs

AV - 24.10 lbs. with no PiPsEV - 32 lbs. with 4 PiPs

Environmental*

Operating Temp. 0º to + 50º Celsius 0º to + 50º Celsius 0º to + 50º Celsius

Extended Operating Temp.** -20º to + 50º Celsius -20º to + 50º Celsius -20º to + 50º Celsius

Non-operating Temp. -40º to + 70º Celsius -40º to + 70º Celsius -40º to + 70º Celsius

Humidity 5% to 95% Non condensing 5% to 95% Non condensing 5% to 95% Non condensing

Operating Altitude Up to 15,000 ft. Up to 15,000 ft. Up to 15,000 ft.

Non-operating Altitude Up to 40,000 ft. Up to 40,000 ft. Up to 40,000 ft.

Vibration MIL-STD-167 MIL-STD-167 MIL-STD-167

Sand and Dust Front Bezel: MIL-STD-810F,method 510.4

Front Bezel: MIL-STD-810F,method 510.4

Front Bezel: MIL-STD-810F,method 510.4

Drip Proof Front Bezel: MIL-STD-810F, method 506.4, Pro III

Front Bezel: MIL-STD-810F, method 506.4, Pro III

Front Bezel: MIL-STD-810F, method 506.4, Pro III

Shock MIL-STD-810E 20 g’s, MIL-S-901D (in isolated rack)

MIL-STD-810E 20 g’s, MIL-S-901D (in isolated rack)

MIL-STD-810E 20 g’s, MIL-S-901D (in isolated rack)

Fungus Non Nutrients/contaminants Non Nutrients/contaminants Non Nutrients/contaminants

Reliability

MTBF 20,000 Hrs with backlight change at 10,000 hrs.

20,000 Hrs with backlight change at 10,000 hrs.

20,000 Hrs with backlight change at 10,000 hrs.

Maintainability <30 minutes <30 minutes <30 minutes

Regulatory

Safety UL 1950 (Used as a design guideline) UL 1950 (Used as a design guideline) UL 1950 (Used as a design guideline)

EMI Option: MIL-STD-461E (call factory to discuss requirements)

Option: MIL-STD-461E (call factory to discuss requirements)

Option: MIL-STD-461E (call factory to discuss requirements)

Quality/Workmanship IPC / ISO 9001:2000 and applicable section of MIL-HDBK-454

IPC / ISO 9001:2000 and applicable section of MIL-HDBK-454

IPC / ISO 9001:2000 and applicable section of MIL-HDBK-454

* Results of Environmental Testing pending. ** Unit will power up and is legible at -20° C; may affect backlight life

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