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NO COMPROMISE
uAvionix ZPX systems enable secure Mode 5 platform identification for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS).
ZPX transponders, receivers, and the Combined Transponder Receiver (CTR) deliver functionality and
performance like those on crewed aircraft, but at a Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) suitable for tactical
UAS, even those weighing only 6 kg (Group 1). The ZPX systems are supported by crypto emulators
available from uAvionix that enable Mode 5 development and testing without the security burdens
imposed by actual crypto use, and they include Mode S/1090ES ADS-B functionality to simplify the
equipment needed by military aircraft transiting civil airspace.
ZPX-A RT-2087/ZPX RT-2087/ ZPX-1 ZPR
MODE S TRANSPONDER IFF TRANSPONDER IFF COMBINED TRANSPONDER RECEIVER MODE 5 RECEIVER
MODES 3/A,C,S, MODES 1,2,3/A,C,S,5L1,5L2,5L2-B MODES 1,2,3/A,C,S,5L1,5L2,5L2-B ADS-B, M5L2 AND L2-B
ADS-B OUT ADS-B OUT + ADS-B RECEIVER ADS-B OUT + ADS-B SQUITTER RECEIVER
M5L2 AND L2-B SQUITTER RECEIVER
UNRIVALED SWaP NO COMPROMISE OPTIONS
- Available in LRU and surface mount versions to - Mode 5 AIMS certification to - Available in LRU or surface mount
support any aircraft configuration Mk XIIB Levels 1/2 - truFYX TSO-C145e GPS/WAAS
- Solutions as light as 50 grams - ICAO Annex 10 - KIV Emulator for rapid integration
- Power consumption 3.5W Nominal - DO-181E Class 1, Level 2 - Monopole and Dipole antennas
- 54 dBm transmit power (250W) - DO-260B Classes A and B - National Secure Mode
- Crypto Ready - Environmental Testing: MIL-STD-810H - AV-30M Control Head and
- RF Testing: MIL-STD-461G Tactical Traffic Display
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ZPX-A AIMS
MODE S TRANSPONDER Certified
TSO
C112e
The ZPX-A is a comprehensive system designed to fulfill the Transponder and Automatic C166b
C88b
Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) surveillance requirements for both
civilian and military users aiming to operate an Uncrewed Aircraft (UA) in controlled Derived
airspace. It is derived from the successful uAvionix TSO-certified ping200X Mode S
transponder with Design Assurance Level C. Enhancements to support military users
include the control of the X-bit in Mode A replies and individual on/off mode control.
SPECIFICATION VALUE CONTROL INTERFACE
Input Voltage/Power 11-34V (3S-8S LiPo) Baud Rate 1200 to 2 Mbps
1.5W Continuous On/Alt.
4W Peak (8ms maximum) Protocol GDL90+
Size 47 x 54 x 9 mm
Weight 50 grams
POSITION INTERFACE
Operating Temp -45° to 70° C Baud Rate 115,200 bps
Protocol uAvionix OEM Protocol
TRANSPONDER
Modes 3/A, C, S 1030 MHz Rx MTL -74 dBm ±3 dB
(sensitivity) OPTIONS
1090 MHz Tx Power 54 dBm (Nominal) 1030/1090 MHz Transponder Antenna
uAvionix truFYX TSO-C145e Position Source
ALTIMETER
Similar unit available with TSO (vs. AIMS) certification, without
Range Accuracy -1000 to 35,000ft - per X-bit control & Mode selection
AS 8003
35,000 – 60,000ft, ±1%
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59.15mm
2.329in
50.18mm
1.976in
43.18mm
1.700in 59.18mm
9.50mm 2.330in
.374in
40.99mm
1.614in
46.99mm
1.850in
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RT-2087/ZPX AIMS
Mk XIIB
MODE 5 TRANSPONDER Certified
TSO
The RT-2087/ZPX is a complete, low-SWaP Combat ID, and Air Traffic Control surveillance C112e
C166b
system designed to meet encrypted Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), unencrypted C88b
civil and military transponder, and ADS-B and Mode 5 squitter requirements for UAS Derived
operating in both battlefield and civilian airspaces. When combined with a micro-crypto
(e.g., KIV-79), small and tactical UAS benefit from interoperability using Mode 5—the
latest IFF encryption standard adopted by NATO and its allies. Crypto emulators are
available for non-classified development, testing, and NSM operation. ADS-B In is a
supported native function providing Detect and Avoid (DAA) functionality. Ethernet
control is an available option.
SPECIFICATION VALUE CONTROL INTERFACE
Input Voltage/Power 11-33VDC Baud Rate 57,600 bps RS-485/-232
3.5W Continuous (NORMAL)
4W Peak (8ms maximum) Protocol GDL90+
Size 83 x 47 x 15 mm
Weight 68 grams POSITION INTERFACE
Operating Temp -45° to 71° C Baud Rate 115,200 bps RS-232
Protocol uAvionix OEM Protocol
TRANSPONDER
Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C, S -76 dBm ±2 dB
1030 MHz MTL (sensitivity) KIV INTERFACE
Mode 5 MTL (sensitivity) -80 dBm AIMS 04-900(A) Option B (KIV-77 / KIV-79)
1090 MHz Tx Power 250 W (54 dBm)
OPTIONS
1030/1090 MHz Transponder Antenna
ALTIMETER
Range Accuracy TSO-C88b compliant up to 35,000ft uAvionix truFYX TSO-C145e Position Source
35,000 to 60,000 ft, ±1%
NSM programming for crypto emulator
Crypto emulators (KIV-77 and KIV-79) for interrogators, test
ADS-B TRAFFIC INTERFACE equipment, and development/test of transponders
Baud Rate 115,200 bps RS-232
Protocol GDL90
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RT-2087/ZPX-1 AIMS
Mk XIIB
MODE 5 IFF COMBINED Certified
TRANSPONDER RECEIVER TSO
C112e
C166b
C88b
The RT-2087/ZPX-1 is a complete, low-SWaP Combat ID system designed to satisfy
Derived
encrypted Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), civil and military transponder, and Automatic
Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) and Mode 5 squitter requirements for
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operating both in battlefield and civilian controlled
airspace. When combined with a micro-crypto (e.g. KIV-79), small and tactical UAS
benefit from interoperability using Mode 5—the latest IFF encryption standard adopted
by NATO and its allies.
SPECIFICATION VALUE CONTROL INTERFACE
Input Voltage/Power 11-33VDC Baud Rate 57,600 bps RS-485/-232
3.5W Continuous (STBY)
5.5W Continuous (NORMAL) Protocol GDL90+
6W Peak (8ms maximum)
Size 83 x 47 x 21 mm
Weight 91 grams
POSITION INTERFACE
Baud Rate 115,200 bps RS-232
Operating Temp -45° to 71° C
Protocol uAvionix OEM Protocol
TRANSPONDER
MODE 5 LEVEL 2/2B AND ADS-B IN TRAFFIC
SIF & Mode S MTL @ -76 dBm ±2 dB
1030 MHz MTL (sensitivity) Baud Rate 115,200 bps RS-232
Mode 5 MTL (sensitivity) -80 dBm
Protocol GDL90+ / DoD AIMS 23-901
1090 MHz Tx Power 250W (54 dBm)
KIV INTERFACE
RECEIVER SENSITIVITY AIMS 04-900(A) Option B (KIV-77 / KIV-79)
ADS-B Rx MDL -79 dBm ±2 dB
OPTIONS
Mode 5 MDL L2/2-B Rx -84 dBm
1030/1090 MHz Transponder Antenna
10/100 Ethernet Adapter
ALTIMETER
uAvionix truFYX SIL 3 Position Source
Range -1000 to 126,750 ft
NSM programming for crypto emulator
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ZPR AIMS
Mk XIIB
MODE 5 L2/2-B AND Pending
ADS-B RECEIVER TSO
C112e
C166b
C88b
The ZPR is a passive Mode 5 L2/2-B IFF and civil 1090 MHz ADS-B receiver
Derived
system that provides situational awareness of civil and military aircraft in national
airspaces or on the battlefield. The low Size, Weight, and Power Consumption
(SWaP) characteristics make ZPR ideal for airborne and shipboard deployments,
as well as for temporary or permanent ground-based installation. The system’s
design is based on hardware and software deployed in the uAvionix AIMS-certified
RT-2087/ZPX Mode 5 Micro IFF transponder.
SPECIFICATION VALUE HOST INTERFACE
Input Voltage/Power 8-32VDC Baud Rate 57,600 bps RS-232
1W Continuous
Size 83 x 47 x 15 mm Protocol uAvionix OEM Protocol
Weight 50 grams
POSITION INTERFACE
Operating Temp -45° to 71° C
Baud Rate 115,200 bps RS-232
Protocol uAvionix OEM Protocol
RECEIVER SENSITIVITY
ADS-B Rx MDL -79 dBm ±2 dB
TRAFFIC INTERFACE
Mode 5 MDL L2/2-B Rx -84 dBm Baud Rate 115,200 bps RS-232
Protocol GDL90+ / DoD AIMS 23-901
ALTIMETER
Range -1000 to 126,750 ft
KIV INTERFACE
AIMS 04-900(A) Option B (KIV-77 / KIV-79)
Crypto Emulator Internal
OPTIONS
uAvionix truFYX SIL 3 Position Source
NSM programming for crypto emulator
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MICRO IFF ACCESSORIES
Mode 5 Crypto Emulators, backplanes, adapters, and antennas provide users of the
uAvionix ZP(X/R) family of Micro IFF Mode 5 transponders and receivers with the capability
to perform ground and airborne Mode 5 functional testing and verification when crypto
keys are unavailable or simply not desired. Using an emulator avoids the burden of dealing
with COMSEC security protocols, which often streamlines testing and field operations.
The ZPK line of emulators supports all essential AIMS 04-900(A) Option B functional
interface requirements for Mode 5 Interrogator, Transponder, Combined Interrogator-
Transponder (CIT), and Combined Transponder Receiver (CTR) applications. Additionally,
use of an emulator makes for a convenient path to AIMS 1102 and 1202 unclassified
platform testing, enabling dry-runs of test plans in which operational KIVs or keys aren’t
readily available.
The ZPK emulators are designed for autonomous operation. No external computer or
power is required since it’s controlled and powered by the transponder with which it’s
paired. An internal key-fill sequence is initiated after Time-of-Day (TOD) is loaded into the
emulator.
In practice, ZPK emulators can be used with Mode 5 Interrogators in unclassified UAS
combat or target training. This is easily accomplished by first substituting in each Interrogator
a ZPK for the operational KIV normally used, then equipping target platforms with uAvionix
ZPX Mode 5 transponders paired with a ZPK emulator.
Backplane and antenna accessories are available off-the-shelf to support the myriad
installation possibilities encountered when equipping UAS. These include backplanes for
securely coupling the ZP(X/R) with its paired KIV or ZPK, and antennas offering a choice of
patterns and gains. Custom wire harnesses to support unique UAS platform installations
may be sourced through uAvionix.
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KIV-77 BACKPLANE
KIV-77 EMULATOR
KIV-79 BACKPLANE
KIV-79 EMULATOR
DIPOLE ANTENNA
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