P6000 - MANET Radios for Critical Platforms

Overview

MANET Radios for Critical Platforms

P6000 are defence-grade IP data links that provide a light, compact, robust, and affordable solution for airborne, maritime, and ground communications. A higher power version delivering up to 8W is available for long-range missions.

FDMA and TDMA multiplexing allow point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and mesh networks (MANET) with configurable time slots and dynamic routing. Any network topology can be deployed without the need for external infrastructure.

P6000 radios implement unique frequency offset compensation algorithms that keep communication performance at hypersonic speeds.

Multiple devices can be connected simultaneously to the Ethernet and serial interfaces, centralising data links for C2, telemetry, audio, and video in a single device.

The Transmission Security (TRANSEC) option enables Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS), adding low probability of interception (LPI) and detection (LPD) capabilities.

MALE UAV, Drones

Stratospheric Platforms

Vessels, USV

Fixed-Wing Platforms

Rotary-Wing Platforms

Ground Stations, Vehicles

Balloons

Helicopters

Specification

P6000 Transceivers

Signal	P6000	P6000+
Frequency Band	225 MHz to 3 GHz	225 MHz to 6 GHz
Max. RF Output Power	≥ 2 W	> 5 W
Waveform	COFDM
Modulations	QPSK, 16QAM
Channel Bandwidth	5,10,15,30 MHz
Data Rate	Up to 120 Mbps
Multiple Access	FDMA, TDMA
Networking	Scalable Mesh, MANET
Transmission Security ^-SE
Frequency Hopping ^Option	Up to 25 hops/s
Data Encryption ^Option	AES-256
Interfaces
RF Connectors	2x SMA 50W
Ethernet ^{Data & Control}	10/100/1000BASE-T, RJ-45
Circular Connector	MIL-DTL D38999
Serial Interfaces ^Data	RS232, RS422/485, UART, SBUS
Input Power Supply	+24 to +30 VDC
Current Consumption^@28VDC	≤ 0.7A	≤ 1.8A
External Supply	+5 VDC Out ^{300 mA max.}
Mechanical
Dimensions	118x107x48 mm	118x166x59mm
Weight	0.7 kg	1.3 kg
Material	Aluminium 6082, Nickel Plating
Environmental
Operating Temperature	-40ºC…+75ºC
Storage Temperature	-55ºC…+85ºC
Waterproofness	IP67
Temperature, Humidity, Vibration, Shock, ESD	MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160
EMC	MIL-STD-461
Environmental Protection	RoHS, REACH

Key Features

Superior Performance

Up to 120 Mbps at UHF, L, S, and C-bands.
FDMA and TDMA operational modes.
Up to 8W of RF output power for long-range data links.
COFDM with configurable channel bandwidth.
FHSS with up to 512 frequencies.
Hypersonic Mobility up to Mach 5 (>6000 km/h).

Mesh Networking

Robust MANET with configurable nodes.
Mesh, Star, and Mixed network topologies.
Internally synchronised, GPS not needed.
Dynamic Packet Routing between nodes beyond Line-of-Sight (LoS).
IP Filtering, Wireless Bridge, IP Multicast.

Transmission Security

Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).
AES-256 Encryption.
Zeroization of TRANSEC parameters.

Defence-grade Qualification

Qualified for harsh environmental conditions.
Extremely rugged IP67-rated design.
Nickel-plated aluminium enclosure.
Any point on the surface is valid for Electrical Bonding.
Built-in self-tests (BIST).
Over-temperature monitoring and protection.
Robust power supply including EMI filtering, overcurrent, and reverse voltage protections.

Data Interfaces

A single transceiver for Commanding & Control (C2), telemetry, audio, and video streaming.
Simultaneous connection of multiple devices via Ethernet and serial data interfaces.
Plug-and-play with most autopilots, radio controls, gimbals, and IP cameras.
+5 VDC output to supply external devices.