The bespoke 19” rack enabled Captec
to provide a tailored solution to fit both the specific needs of the deployment process as part of a fleetwide retrofit, whilst providing the ruggedisation in the design needed for the challenge of maritime rack applications.
Peter Drake, Business Development Director
The customer is a global leader in the defence sector, the largest defence supplier in Europe, and among the top 10 defence companies worldwide. It manufactures tactical and strategic airlifters, multi-role aerial tankers and advanced combat aircraft.
The solution provides a refresh to existing military satellite communications, across the networks of 20 royal naval ships as part of a retrofit program.
Outsource of bespoke 19” rack integrated with COTS,and military communications equipment
Limited installation available cabinet size and weight specification due to retrofit
Incorporation of pre-defined military communications equipment to a 19” rack
Certification for shock and vibration to DEF-Stan 00-35
Integration of non-military commercial products such as network switches
Integration of MOD approved CO2 injection system for equipment protection against fire
The Solution
Collaborative project services, enabled the customer to both outsource, whilst still being actively involved in the project development
Modular aluminium construction to reduce lifting weight and enabling the rack to be assembled onsite, mitigating the need to cut holes in vessels during installs
Design and modelling to ensure the lightweight modular design was robust enough for environmental certifications
Bespoke equipment trays to house none rackmount equipment, providing integrated power conversion, cooling and ruggedisation
COTS equipment ruggedisation procedure agreed with third-party vendors to maintain the warranty
Bespoke power distribution unit to address the range of fitted equipment electrical requirements, and the need for an emergency power off (EPO) switch
The Outcome
The solution enables naval military satellite communications to be updated to a modern IP backbone
Deployment to over 20 vessels, fully commissioned and performing well
Snag-free installation as part of a retrofit
Customer outsourcing objective complete, whilst still maintaining close development input and review
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