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ANTI-PIRACY SOLUTIONS

Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) microwave video surveillance links can be utilised for anti-piracy solutions and provide commanders at all levels with fully encrypted, low latency, high quality video, audio and data. Real time situational awareness increases the probability of success during high value operations and missions against piracy and maritime security threats.

ECS’ microwave video surveillance links can be optimised for maritime anti-piracy solutions and can be fully integrated into a large range of platforms including; fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, mobile command vessels, small inflatable boats, body-worn equipment and fixed headquarters and command centres to prove a very effective tool in maritime situational awareness.

ECS has a team of highly experienced microwave surveillance experts able to offer planning, design, implementation and commissioning of both fixed and mobile microwave surveillance networks in the maritime surveillance industry.

The utility of a robust COFDM link at sea allows ECS to offer system solutions to aid distributed situation awareness for port protection, enforcement patrol and coast guard use. ECS are able to provide fully encrypted inter-vessel video, audio and data links as possible solutions depending on the customer requirement.

ECS microwave links suitable for anti-piracy solutions and general maritime security operations include the following; dual channel uplinks and downlinks both fully encrypted and totally secure, multicast transmission links, RF microwave links and single and dual video, audio and data transmission links.

ECS are at the forefront of the design and manufacture of COFDM Microwave Video Surveillance Links designed specifically for this type of application along with RCIED Jamming systems both vehicle mounted and body-worn for VIP and force protection.

Please visit our company website www.enterprisecontrol.co.uk and our Applications page which contains a selection of short presentations showing examples of ECS product applications including Ship to Shore Links.

Should you require any further information, please contact us and a member of our Business Development Team will get back to you shortly.

Enterprise Control Systems Ltd - Military Security

Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS), an award winning leader in their field for COFDM Microwave Surveillance, is currently supplying a number of key military surveillance users with their technologically advanced COFDM capabilities for use in Military Security.

Designing and manufacturing a comprehensive range of encrypted COFDM video and data links optimised for Military Security use in hostile environments, ECS’ microwave downlinks are fully approved on military and police air platforms and include NATO codification.

Military Security applications demand high capacity, secure and robust data links to deliver the multiple, high definition real time images available from the sensors of modern surveillance platforms. Range requirements vary from tactical assets needing only 4-5 km through to long-range patrol surveillance systems demanding a much greater capability.

The latest COFDM data links used for surveillance applications have now evolved to include an IP link to the platform combined with the high integrity, high capacity, military grade security and extended range of the latest generation of COFDM based systems. The ‘uplink’ data path may be used to remote control sensors and/or control unmanned systems in the most demanding environments. As surveillance sensors, their platforms and capability have advanced and they are now being matched by the capability and flexibility of the latest generation of COFDM microwave links that combine many of the attributes of legacy military data links with the performance of the latest imagery transmission systems.

Launched recently by ECS, the EVENLODE COFDM IP Data Terminal is the company's most technologically advanced product to date. Evenlode is a lightweight data terminal designed specifically to meet the demanding requirements of airborne, ground and maritime applications and is tested to DO-160F EMC and environmental test requirements. Acting as a bi-directional network repeater, Evenlode provides innovative solutions for any information exchange requirement and an ideal solution for military applications.

ECS’ portfolio of covert surveillance products are also optimised for Military Surveillance and Police Surveillance use and provide high quality link continuity and superior range, whilst being contained in small, covert housings. All of ECS’ covert surveillance products are manufactured to a high ingression protection (IP) rating allowing the units to be bodyworn or deployed into a tactical area of interest.

To view the ECS range of COFDM Microwave Surveillance Equipment please click hereor please complete the ‘Contact Us’ Form on our website and a member of our Business Development team will get back to you shortly.

To view a selection of videos on our various Surveillance Systems Applications, please click here.

Alternatively, please telephone our Sales Office on +44 (0)1327 860050 for further advice and information.

UAV Data Links Article

With the ever increasing requirement for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) applications both in Military and Police operations, Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) are at the forefront of the design and manufacture of microwave surveillance equipment to carry video, data and telemetry signals suitable for integration into UAV platforms.

UAVs are also used in a growing number of civil applications, such as firefighting or non-military security work including police surveillance and are often preferred for missions that are too "dull, dirty, or dangerous" for manned aircraft. Our portfolio of UAV links are ideal for this type of application, being small but robust and ideal for providing high quality link continuity as well as superior range. All of our video links are available in both standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) formats, giving peace of mind when being used for evidence gathering or providing situational awareness for high risk operations.

Our most technologically advanced product specifically designed for use in UAV applications is the Evenlode Data Terminal, a lightweight air platform transceiver.

Additional equipment can be incorporated to enhance the downlink system depending on the requirement. To obtain further information on our Evenlode Lightweight Data Terminal and other equipment operating in set bands between 1.2GHz and 5.4GHz suitable for integration into UAV datalink platforms please visit our website at www.enterprisecontrol.co.uk where you will be able to register with us to obtain specific information according to your requirements.

Alternatively, please click here to contact us and one of our Business Development Managers will get back to you shortly.

Enterprise Control Systems Ltd – RF Inhibitors and Jamming Equipment

ECS has designed and manufactured a wide range of RF inhibitors (RF Jammers) and is able to offer the latest Digital Jamming Systems technology solutions as countermeasures against Remotely Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIEDs). The range of RCIED Jammers includes ultra portable units to cover cell phone networks and full band portable and vehicle–mounted systems. The latter includes covert antenna configurations that can be discreetly mounted in vehicles for mobile deployment. Applications include protection of Force and VIP Protection and military personnel, and to counter improvised explosive device operations.

Vehicle Jammers

ECS produces a full range of vehicle-installed jammers, for Force Protection (FP) for military, security forces and other government organisations.

The GRIFFIN and the FALCON PLUS are both vehicle mounted Jamming systems and have a number of antenna solutions to fit the customers' requirements, ranging from a low profile roof box to a bespoke designed ground plane for optimum system performance.

The KESTREL man-pack can also be configured as a plug-in module for vehicle installations that connects to a vehicle-borne power amplifier and specialist antenna ground plane. Ideal for users operating in the modern isometric battlefield with the ability to remain flexible and re-role is a key requirement.

All RF inhibitor sales are subject to export licence control.

Please visit our website www.enterprisecontrol.co.uk for further information on the above and to register with us for information on our product range. By registering with us you will gain access to our downloads section which includes company presentations in FRENCH and ARABIC.

Alternatively, please call our Business Development Office on +44 (0) 1327 860050 and a member of our team will be happy to assist with your enquiry.

ENTERPRISE CONTROL SYSTEMS LTD - CONVOY PROTECTION

VIP Protection

Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) are leaders in the field of VIP Protection and Convoy Protection designing and manufacturing a comprehensive portfolio of products for the military, police and private security companies across the globe.

Mitigating against potential threats is the key to success when protecting VVIP’s. In recent times the use of Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIED) presents the highest threat to VVIP’s when transiting by road or when roaming in public areas.

Understanding the threat and applying a decisive response in the Radio Frequency Spectrum ensures that VVIP’s have the required protection to allow them to continue with their daily routine.

ECS has vast experience in providing high quality integration of its VVIP products into commercial vehicles, both luxury and standard models, for use in the mobile or static role. For more information on this range of jamming equipment please visit the Vehicle Jamming section of our website.

To counter the latest threats from RCIEDs, ECS has developed a family of RF Inhibitors. The entry level is a lightweight man pack jammer. KESTREL is a family of flexible-role lightweight jamming systems designed for easy deployment. The system can be rapidly deployed in a back pack, or a carry forward frame.

The KESTREL family design utilises sophisticated Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) technology to provide a flexible programmable power efficient solution. The Kestrel jamming system is fully integrated and includes a battery docking interface compatible with LIPS5 Lithium Ion battery (with an option for LIPS9 battery) to provide fully autonomous operation in excess of 4 hours. The ‘Kestrel’ is equipped with an integral GPS antenna that can be removed for vehicle mounting applications.

With a wide selection of antennas across the threat frequency band, ECS ensure that the integration of the system is not only of the highest cosmetic standards, but the system performs to its maximum potential, guaranteeing protection of the VVIP.

ECS provide a range of force protection jamming equipment for use in environmental and electronically harsh environments in roles such as man-pack, static site, carry forward and vehicle convoy. ECS recommend the following equipment in support of the VVIP roles:

DART SERIES • FALCON PLUS • GRIFFIN • KESTREL

For further information on the above products and to register with Enterprise Control Systems Ltd to obtain access to our downloads section, please visit our website www.enterprisecontrol.co.uk where you will be able to register with us to obtain specific information relevant to your application requirements.

Ship to Shore Links

When combating maritime piracy, Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS)’ microwave video surveillance links can provide commanders at all levels with fully encrypted, low latency, high quality video, audio and data. Real time situational awareness increases the probability of success during high value operations and missions.

Anti-Maritime Piracy:

ECS microwave video surveillance links can be fully integrated into the following platforms:

Fixed and rotary wing aircraft

Small ribbed inflatable boats

Man portable helmet and body worn equipment

Mobile Command Vessels

Fixed headquarters and control centres

ECS has a team of highly experienced microwave communication system engineers able to offer planning advice, design and implementation of both fixed and mobile microwave networks.

ECS microwave links suitable for use in assisting in maritime security operations include the following:

Dual Channel Uplink/Downlinks

Single and Dual video, audio and data transmission links

Robust RF microwave links

Multicast transmission links

Fully encrypted, secure links

Please take time to visit our website www.enterprisecontrol.co.uk to view our company profile and product capabilities. Our Applications page contains a selection of videos explaining the logistics of some example applications of ECS including Ship to Shore Links.

Enterprise Control Systems Ltd Secures Major Norwegian Handyview Contract

Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) has recently secured a major contract to supply a substantial number of Handyview hand-held, COFDM receivers to the Norwegian Police Air Support Unit.

ECS has supplied the Norwegian Police with a digital video capability for their aircraft since 2004 and this contract will further enhance their existing system in delivering real-time imagery from the aircraft to operational commanders on the ground.

The ECS Handyview receiver is available in both Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) versions. Both versions use an integral COFDM demodulator, down-converter, battery, speakers and ruggedised monitor to provide high quality monitoring of the video and audio transmission. The unit contains sophisticated decryption to maintain a high level of security. The receiver is available in standard frequency bands between 1.3 and 5.3 GHz and at a nominal weight of 2.6kg it is one of the lightest professional receivers in the world market, as well as being fully compatible with all of the ECS COFDM range of equipment. This superior capability provides the user with real-time imagery and data that can aid significantly in the intelligence gathering process in air surveillance operations.

Colin Bullock, CEO of ECS commented, “We are delighted to assist the Norwegian Police Air Support Unit in making even more extensive use of their digital video downlink capability. The ECS Handyview enables our customers to extend their use of real time, secure, video surveillance to multiple ground based users involved in the complex operations of today.”

ECS’ Business Development Manager for Europe, Paul Taylor, along with ECS’ Swedish partner SAIAB are also delighted in securing this contract and look forward to working with the Norwegian Police Air Support Unit and other significant Scandinavian customers to deliver COFDM data link solutions for both police and military users. Paul commented “We are confident that the capabilities of the ECS Handyview receiver will exceed the expectations of the customer; the Handyview is a small, compact, COFDM hand-held receiver which is optimised for viewing real time images in crucial situations and has been successfully proven worldwide.”

This latest contract confirms the growing success of ECS’ range of COFDM microwave equipment, which is currently supplied to a large number of international helicopter providers and police forces. Numerous law enforcement and security agencies around the world have also selected ECS to supply COFDM equipment to solve their air surveillance requirements.

For further information on the ECS product range, please visit our company website www.enterprisecontrol.co.uk or click here to register with us for access to product data sheets, company presentations and related publications. Alternatively, please complete a Contact Request Form and a member of our Business Development team will get back to you shortly.

ENTERPRISE CONTROL SYSTEMS LTD – COFDM VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SOLUTIONS

Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) specialise in the design and manufacture of video surveillance equipment and their range of COFDM ground equipment is optimised for surveillance use. An extensive range of covert transmitters are available in both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) enabling ECS to provide surveillance solutions for a wide range of scenarios.

Ground COFDM digital equipment includes uplinks and downlinks, fixed base stations, briefcase and handheld receivers. All ECS receivers are compatible with air uplinks and downlinks providing users with flexibility when selecting the correct system for a given surveillance application.

The ECS digital ground transmitters vary in size and power output. Ground links can be used in a multicast mode using omni-directional antennas or in a point-to-point mode using directional antennas. ECS ground transmitters are typically used to send data directly to a ground station or via an airborne transmitter for re-broadcast.

All of our covert products are built to a high ingression protection (IP) rating allowing the units to be body worn or deployed into a tactical area of interest.

Founded over two decades ago, ECS placed growth and development at the forefront of its operations. ECS has increased steadily in size to its current operation and the engineering team combines some of the most experienced individuals in communication engineering.

ECS are at the forefront of the design and manufacture of COFDM Microwave Video Surveillance Links and RCIED Jamming systems both vehicle mounted and body-worn, for VIP and force protection.

Please take time to visit our website www.enterprisecontrol.co.uk to view our company profile and product capabilities or click here to contact us and a member of our Business Development Team will get back to you shortly.

Enterprise Control Systems Ltd – Airborne Microwave Downlink Transmitters

Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) specialise in COFDM microwave surveillance solutions and are probably most renowned for their helicopter downlink systems which are used by Military and Police missions across the globe.

All of ECS Airborne Downlink transmitters can operate from both rotary and fixed wing platforms. The downlinks are optimised for Military and Police surveillance use, providing high quality link continuity, allowing for superior range and are much easier to use than COFDM links designed for broadcast use, yet the picture quality in both standard definition(SD) or high definition (HD) formats is just as good. The multicast transmission allows for low latency real-time imagery, audio, GPS data and data that can aid significantly the intelligence gathering process.

Encryption of the data is extremely important and a proprietary substitution cipher system is used as standard encryption. A higher level of encryption using 256 bit AES cipher block chaining and proprietary special enforcing functions is available subject to export licence control outside the EU.

ECS Airborne Downlink microwave systemsoften exceed the customers’ requirements. Because of its height, the aircraft makes an ideal location for rebroadcasting uplinked signals from the ground and ECS provide a range of suitable aircraft qualified receiving equipment.

These uplinked images may either be viewed in the aircraft and/or retransmitted using the second video channel of the ECS downlink, a function that is provided as standard.

ECS recommend downlink transmitters operate in set bands between 1.2 GHz and 5.4 GHz but alternative frequencies are available upon request after consultation with a member of our Business Development team and additional equipment can be incorporated to enhance the downlink system depending on the customer’s requirement.

For further information please visit www.enterprisecontrol.co.uk or register with us to obtain access to our downloads section.

Alternatively, please contact us and a member of our Business Development Team will contact you shortly.

Enterprise Control Systems Ltd - ‘Evenlode’ COFDM Lightweight Data Terminal

EVENLODE is a reliable and seamless lightweight data connection terminal, designed and manufactured by Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS).

The EVENLODE data terminal is one of the company's most advanced COFDM products which has recently been added to the ECS product portfolio. ECS has been a major supplier in the UK Security Sector for over ten years with a wide range of air-to-ground and ground-to-ground radio links based on the Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (COFDM) technique.

The company is highly motivated and engineering-led boasting a strong team of experienced engineers and recent graduates developing innovative system solutions through highly advanced technological expertise. Adapted from the Digital Video Broadcast-Terrestrial (DVB-T) standard commonly used within the broadcast industry, ECS has optimised DVB-T COFDM for surveillance use.

EVENLODE extends this capability from legacy interfaces by providing a bi-directional data terminal with Ethernet connectivity.

EVENLODE has been developed in parallel with the latest advances in sensor technology. The integration of sensors on a platform has become an important element in distributed Situation Awareness. EVENLODE allows the remote control of sensors on the platform including the standard pan, tilt, zoom of cameras to more sophisticated target selection control through an encrypted uplink interface.

Evenlode is a modular, lightweight transceiver based on five distinct modules: the transceiver, a 10W Radio Frequency (RF) amplifier, an amplifier fan cooling unit, the power supply module and a transmit filter. These five modules together with omnidirectional antennas and signal blocks for each receive input (LNA/LNB) are contained in the Evenlode system.

The system has integrated Advanced Data Encryption Systems (AES) 256-bit (subject to export license) or Substitution Cipher Encryption. The uplink receiver and downlink transmitter are contained in a single transceiver module. The standard Evenlode transceiver is used with two receive antennas, an external Low Noise Block downconverter (LNB) and Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) providing diversity reception. Uplink data can be used to provide UAV control, switch between different sensor inputs, provide camera control or, be used to control downlink parameters.

ECS produce an extensive range of ground receiving systems and transceivers capable of integrating with Evenlode. These include fixed, vehicle-borne, briefcase and handheld receivers and transceivers. All ground equipment has the capability of bidirectional Ethernet connectivity for downlink egress and remoting of the uplink.

For further information on Evenlode and the ECS product range, please visit our company website www.enterprisecontrol.co.uk or contact us and a member of our Business Development Team will get back to you shortly.

Enterprise Control Systems Ltd - Applications Videos on the Company Website

For many years, Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) has supplied COFDM Microwave equipment to both government and private users and have been at the forefront of the design and manufacture of such equipment for fixed and rotary wing airborne platforms since the first concept demonstrator back in the early 90’s.

The Applications Page located in the ‘Product Information’ section of the ECS website contains five, short, informative videos showing examples of working systems and System applications.

The videos were uploaded to show examples of applications in a simplified form and to highlight the key features and capabilities of the ECS product range.

The videos are headed as follows:

COFDM Video Links

ECS COFDM Video Links Ground Equipment is optimised for surveillance use. An extensive range of covert and overt transmitters are available in both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) enabling ECS to provide reliable surveillance solutions for a wide range of scenarios. ECS also provides a number of covert systems for military and police surveillance use.

RF Video, Data and Audio Voting System

The RF Voting System uses ECS’s proprietary majority voting system in order to ensure that the signals are automatically tracked and that switching between receivers sites are seamless. The video product can remain encrypted across the network maintaining an optimum security level. Ship to Shore Links The use of a robust COFDM link at sea allows ECS to offer maritime surveillance solutions to aid distributed situation awareness for port protection, enforcement patrol and coast guard use. When combating maritime piracy, ECS microwave surveillance links can provide commanders at all levels with fully encrypted, low latency, high quality video, audio and data. Dual Channel Downlinks ECS has an excellent worldwide reputation for the supply of COFDM microwave links into various air platforms and is the preferred supplier for secure COFDM downlinks to a number of airframe providers. ECS COFDM downlinks can be used to transmit data, video and audio from the point of capture to where the data is needed for analysis. Dual Channel Uplinks The range of ECS COFDM Dual Channel Uplinks can be used to transmit data, video and audio to a chosen receive station and is paramount in the aid of military, police users and security organisations alike for surveillance and situational awareness. For further information on our company and product range, please visit our company website at www.enterprisecontrol.co.uk or click here to contact us and a member of our Business Development Team will get back to you shortly.

Portable COFDM Handyview Receiver

The COFDM Handyview Receiver from Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) is the latest in a range of portable monitoring terminals. The Handyview is fully compatible with all ECS video link equipment providing short-term and instantaneous monitoring of Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex (COFDM) signals.

The Handyview is available in both Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) versions. Both versions use an integral COFDM demodulator, down-converter, battery, speakers and display to provide high quality monitoring of video and audio transmission. The unit contains sophisticated decryption to maintain a high level of security.

A fully weatherproof interface panel is provided to access video and audio signals with the option of headphones. The Handyview has a removable 6.6 Ahr battery. This battery may be charged through an external DC connector or removed from the Handyview unit and charged through a separate AC docking station.

The Handyview can be used in the diversity operation using two separate antennas for a 6-8 dB signal improvement with the addition of an external antenna and block down-converter. The ECS Handyview is available in standard frequency bands between 1.3 and 5.3 GHz and is one of the lightest professional receivers on the world market. The Handyview is controlled by a rotary switch and on-screen graphics. The unit will automatically set the parameters for any given input signal. Decryption is based on ‘Destinations’ and is fully automatic with options for Substitution Cipher Encryption and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256 (AES is subject to export license approval).

The Handyview is fully compatible with the complete range of ECS COFDM transmitters and downlink systems currently being used by military and police operations across the globe.

For further information on this product and to view our full product range, please visit our company website www.enterprisecontrol.co.uk

To register with us to access company presentations and product data sheets, please click here and complete the short registration form on our website.

Military Surveillance Systems

Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) design and manufacture a comprehensive range of encrypted COFDM video and data links designed for Military Surveillance use in hostile environments. ECS downlinks are currently approved on military and police air platforms and include NATO codification.

Launched recently by ECS, the EVENLODE COFDM IP data terminal is the company's most technologically advanced product to date. Evenlode is a lightweight data terminal designed specifically to meet the demanding requirements of airborne, ground and maritime applications and is tested to DO-160F EMC and environmental test requirements. Acting as a bi-directional network repeater, Evenlode provides innovative solutions for any information exchange requirement.

ECS COFDM ground equipment is optimised for military surveillance use. An extensive range of covert transmitters is available in both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) enabling ECS to provide surveillance solutions for a wide range of scenarios. COFDM digital ground equipment includes uplinks and downlinks, fixed base stations, briefcase and handheld receivers which are all compatible with each other.

ECS digital ground transmitters vary in size and power output. Ground links can be used in a multi-cast mode using omnidirectional antennas or in a point-to-point mode using directional antennas.

Typically, ECS ground transmitters are used to send data directly to a ground station or via an airborne transmitter for re-broadcast.

Please click here to view our range of Digital Ground Transmitters.

ECS covert surveillance systems are optimised for both Military Surveillance and Police Surveillance use and provide high quality link continuity and superior range whilst being contained in small, covert housings. All of our covert surveillance products are built to a high ingression protection (IP) rating allowing the units to be bodyworn or deployed into a tactical area of interest.

Please click here to view the Covert Surveillance Systems section of our website.

To view the full range of ECS COFDM Microwave Surveillance Equipment please click hereor please complete the ‘Contact Us’ Form on our website and a member of our experienced business development team will get back to you shortly.

To view a selection of videos on our various Surveillance Systems Applications please click here.

MARITIME SURVEILLANCE

Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) has a team of highly skilled microwave communication system engineers able to offer planning advice, design and implementation of both fixed and mobile microwave networks.

The utility of a tough COFDM link at sea allows ECS to offer system solutions to aid distributed situation awareness for port protection, enforcement patrol and coast guard use. ECS are able to provide inter-vessel video, audio and data links.

When combating maritime piracy, ECS’ range of microwave video surveillance links can provide commanders at all levels, with fully encrypted, low latency, high quality video, audio and data. The utility of a robust COFDM link at sea also allows ECS to offer system solutions to aid distributed situation awareness for port protection, enforcement patrol and coast guard use.

ECS are able to provide inter-vessel video, audio and data links to assist in maritime surveillance. Real-time situation awareness increases the probability of success during high value operations and missions.

ECS Microwave Video Surveillance Links can be integrated into the following platforms:

· Fixed and rotary wing aircraft

· Small Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBS)

· Man portable and helmet and body worn equipment

· Mobile command vessels

· Fixed headquarters and control centres

All ECS ship-borne digital receiver equipment is compatible with ECS COFDM airborne downlinks allowing situation awareness between sea and air assets.

Please take time to visit our website www.enterprisecontrol.co.uk to view our company profile and product capabilities or click here to contact us and a member of our experienced Business Development Team will get back to you shortly.

RF Inhibitors and an Insight into ECS Vehicle Jamming Equipment

Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) has designed and manufactured a wide range of RF inhibitors (RF Jammers) and is able to offer the latest Digital Jamming Systems technology solutions as countermeasures against Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIEDs). The range of RCIED Jammers includes ultra portable units to cover cell phone networks and full band portable and vehicle–mounted systems. The latter includes covert antenna configurations that can be discreetly mounted in vehicles for mobile deployment. Applications include protection of Force and military personnel VIP Protection and to counter improvised explosive device operations.

Vehicle Jammers

ECS produce a full range of vehicle-installed jammers, for Force Protection (FP) for military, security forces and other government organisations.

All RF inhibitor sales are subject to export licence control.

Police Surveillance Systems

All of ECS Airborne Downlink transmitters can operate from both rotary and fixed wing platforms. The downlinks are optimised for Military and Police surveillance use, providing high quality link continuity, allowing for superior range and are much easier to use than COFDM linksdesigned for broadcast use, yet the picture quality in both standard definition(SD) or high definition (HD) formats is just as good. The multicast transmission allows for low latency real-time imagery, audio, GPS data and data that can aid significantly the intelligence gathering process within Police Forces.

A proprietary substitution cipher system is used as standard encryption. A higher level of encryption using 256 bit AES cipher block chaining and proprietary special enforcing functions is available subject to export licence control outside the EU.

These uplinked images may either be viewed in the aircraft and/or re-transmitted using the second video channel of the ECS downlink, a function that is provided as standard.

ECS’ range of digital receivers has been designed to be compatible with ECS airborne downlinks and ground transmitters. The receivers vary in size and capability, this allows for rack mounted ground equipment to be installed either remotely or into an operational Headquarters.

ECS also provide Pelicase mobile and handheld receivers; this ability provides decision makers on the ground with real time images allowing for reliable command and control, a key force multiplier.

All ECS receivers have an option to be upgraded to diversity reception. This is a technique used to improve range up to a factor of x 2 by using two antennas in slightly different locations feeding a dual input on the receiver.

ECS recommend downlink transmitters operate in set bands between 1.2 GHz and 5.4 GHz but alternative frequencies are available upon request after consultation with a Sales Representative and additional equipment can be incorporated to enhance the downlink system depending on the customer’s requirement.

For further information please visit www.enterprisecontrol.co.uk or register with us to obtain access to our downloads section.

System Planning

Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) has a team of highly experienced microwave communication engineers and is able to offer planning and implementation of both fixed and portable microwave networks. This would include studies of system planning to decide on the viability of use, path analysis, system design, integration of any OEM equipment, manufacture, installation and commissioning. Turnkey system solutions successfully completed in the past have included major fixed link networks and multiple vehicle systems fully equipped for riot police operations, as well as providing Beijing Police with COFDM Downlink systems for the 2008 Olympic Games.

More recently ECS has developed its next generation network voting system. The system can be designed to cater for multiple air platforms, with the main restriction being the customer’s network capacity. The voting technique is used to select the best real time video signal available from multiple receiving sites. The video signal, once received at the receiver station is then converted to Internet Protocol (IP) before being delivered securely and bandwidth efficiently, across a network to a viewing point of the customer’s choosing. Control of the system can be achieved remotely, using the customer’s own network.

Should the customer not have sufficient infrastructure to deliver the video products to the required locations, ECS can provide a number of solutions utilising 8 or 10GHz microwave links or fibre optical cable options. In some of our most recently delivered systems, a mixture of techniques have been employed for system redundancy and to aid in the delivery the video product to the desired location.

For further information on our current range of products, please visit www.enterprisecontrol.co.uk where you can register with us to obtain specific information according to your individual requirement.

Alternatively, please click here to contact us and a member of our Business Development Team will get back to you shortly.

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