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Remote Ground Support Equipment (RGSE)

Invocon’s Remote Power Control (RPC) Remote Ground Support Equipment (RGSE) provides for power control and monitoring for Avionics or Flight Termination System (FTS) payloads. This includes system monitoring, power switching (e.g., internal/external, on/off), and battery maintenance as well as RS422 communications all through the vehicle’s UMBI(s). The rack is controlled remotely via direct Ethernet connection or through a fiber optic converter for extended range.

Key Specifications

Specification
Value
Rack Dimensions
27" W x 42" L x 24" H
Casters
4" removable casters
AC Power Input
120 VAC
DC Power Supplies
2x independent 60 VDC / 15 A (external power and control)
Battery Charger Supplies
2x independent 60 VDC / 15 A
ADC Monitoring (per relay module)
8 ADC channels
Control Relays (per relay module)
16 control relays + 2 power relays
RS-422 Links (per relay module)
4 bi-directional links
Remote Control
Ethernet (direct) or Ethernet-to-SM fiber (1310 nm) converter
Enclosure
Rugged, shock and water-resistant rack

Key Features

  • Remote Ethernet and Fiber Control

    Operated via a configurable GUI over direct Ethernet or single-mode fiber, enabling control from a safe standoff distance during hazardous operations.

  • Dual Independent Avionics or FTS Support

    Each rack controls up to two independent avionics systems or both halves of an FTS, reducing hardware footprint at the launch site.

  • Integrated Power and Battery Management

    Two independent DC supply pairs handle external power/control voltages and battery charging simultaneously, with relay-controlled switching.

  • Flexible Telemetry Fiber Routing

    The -301 Avionics configuration adds multi-mode and single-mode fiber converters for routing telemetry bitstreams between vehicle and ground systems.

  • Battery Discharge Functionality

    The -303 FTS configuration adds passive discharge loads and dedicated relays to safely drain batteries prior to de-servicing.

  • Configurable GUI Delivered at Rack Delivery

    Configurable remote-control software is provided with each rack, pre-configured for the customer’s specific relay and monitoring setup.

Typical Applications

  • Telemetry Bitstream Distribution

    Routes PCM telemetry between vehicle and ground systems over fiber and copper using the -301 configuration.

  • Remote Hazardous Operations

    Provides fiber-extended remote control during operations requiring personnel standoff from the vehicle.

  • Launch Vehicle Pre-Launch Avionics Power

    Applies and monitors external power to avionics stacks through the vehicle UMBI during countdown operations.

  • FTS Power Control and Monitoring

    Controls power state of Flight Termination System payloads and monitors health through launch day safing and arming.

  • Battery Maintenance and Charging

    Manages battery conditioning and charging cycles for onboard batteries prior to launch.

Available Configurations

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