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OPUS2 Rugged Multi-Function Console

OPUS2 is an outstanding range of new generation, rugged multi-function consoles from DRS Tactical Systems. These versatile single or dual display consoles are designed to support sea, air and land systems hosting applications such as combat management, communications, radar, sonar, weapon control, ESM, and platform management.

Featuring an adaptable aluminium construction and based on a comprehensively modular design, OPUS2 delivers significant benefits, including increased flexibility and reduced through-life support costs, to prime contractors and end users engaged on new and retrofit defence programmes.

The display module comprises active matrix LCD displays, up to 21' (1600 x 1200 resolution), in vertical or horizontal configuration, and is adaptable to future display sizes. Displays are tiltable with infinite adjustment.

The ancillaries module is configurable for touch panel, peripherals, keypad or customer furnished equipment. The tilt-up desk (similarly, configurable for keyboard, rollerball, joystick, keypads, or other input devices) has a damped and positively locked tilting action and allows operator and maintainer access.

The electronics module can house a variety of processors and form factors. Options include a 20-slot VME sub-rack; PIC-MG passive backplane (DRS Tactical Systems' Genesis computer); compact PCI; thin and ultra thin client systems; and a variety of processor architectures (Intel™, Sun™, Compaq Alpha™). A configurable connector panel is accessible at the rear of the unit.