Secure Field Data Terminal NATO Standard KU-892

 KU-892 Secure Field Data Terminal NATO Standard

The KU-892 field data terminal (FDT) NATO standard (NSN 5815-66-138-0541) is designed and built in Australia and will provide error free and secure transmission of text based messages by radio, line (field cable or phone network). The unit is fully compatible with the KU-891 Combat Data Terminal and the KU-894 Secure Combat Workstation.

The equipment is housed in a rugged, waterproof cast aluminium case designed to meet the challenges of tactical operations. Messages can be entered as free or formatted text, the latter by way of question/answer sessions in either a user supplied format or one which follow ADFORMS. The 892 has improved MMI in the form of a full sized keyboard and a large format back lit 2 x 16 screen.

Hardcopy is available in the field by use of the PY-891/892/915 combat printer.

The KU-892 is available only to government and military users as it offers a fully accredited exportable cryptographic capability . This equipment is in service with the Australian Defence Force and Australian federal law enforcement agencies.

The CDT uses selective calling and can stack incoming messages (which allows unattended operation). A store and forward option provides considerable flexibility while an error sensitive ACK/AGAIN capability reduces operator work load. The equipment has an internal BITE system to assist fault finding and promote user confidence. The equipment is designed for both HF and VHF operations and a proven forward error correction system allows for operation in the frequency agile environment.

Technical Specifications

General

Dimensions	385mm x 227mm x 65mm to 28mm (10 degree slope)
Weight	1400 grams
Temp.	-20° to +70°C
Altitude	10000m unpressurised
EMC	Designed to MIL STD 810D
Screen	2 line x 16 (enlarged) with EL back light
Power	8-30V DC (external socket provided) 9V DC (#522 internal)
Battery life	4-6 hours at 10:1
Maintenance	Built in test equipment (B.I.T.E.)

Technical

Modem rate	300 and 600 baud
Audio bandwidth	300Hz to 2700Hz
Error correction	Forward error correction suitable for frequency agile use
Crypto	DSD accredited
Memory	Programmer: 64K Data: 128K
Message length	2000 characters
Total adforms	16
Sub heads per msg	26
Total sub heads	416
Length per format	1536
Alarms	Low battery, Operator error, BITE fail
User cues	Receiving message, Unread message stored, Sending message, Printing message
Selective call	3 digit alpha numeric including group and all call
Options	GPS, Off-line encryption, black serial connection