M3SR-Series4400 Bro en 0758-1093-12 v0900
M3SR-Series4400 Bro en 0758-1093-12 v0900
RADIOS
VHF/UHF radio f amily for stationary
and shipborne communications
Product Brochure
Version 09.00
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CONTENTS
At a glance
► page 4
Secure communications
► page 6
Ease of operation
► page 8
Low maintenance
► page 13
Product overview
► page 19
The R&S®M3SR Series4400 radios provide continuous AM The R&S®M3SR Series4400 offers military users a wide
and FM transmission coverage from 100 MHz to 512 MHz. range of interfaces and associated proprietary frequency
The radios were developed in line with international civil air hopping waveforms, as well as radiocommunications in
traffic control guidelines and standards (ICAO Annex 10, line with NATO standards. Military data transmission meth-
EN 300676). The radios also fulfill UHF communications ods such as LINK 11 and LINK 22 are supported. To ensure
requirements in line with EN 302617. that existing R&S®M3SR Series4400 systems remain up-to-
date, their functionality can be enhanced through subse-
quent software downloads and, if necessary, by using new
hardware modules.
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KEY FACTS
► Extended frequency range from 100 MHz to 512 MHz for coverage of various civil and military
communications modes
► Output power up to 100 W for deployment with EPM (ECCM) waveforms for increased performance
► TCP/IP based interfaces for remote control, voice over IP (VoIP) and for service/maintenance activities
► Simple network management protocol (SNMP) for establishing radiomonitoring and remote control
applications with automated TRAP reporting
► Continuous transmission at temperatures up to +55 °C
► Interfaces for external cipher units and modems
Ground connector
Reference frequency input and output Ethernet LAN, VoIP and remote control interface
NATO and proprietary EPM (ECCM) waveforms waveforms, can be easily connected to and operated
In addition to supporting the well-established NATO with the R&S®M3SR Series4400. Proprietary EPM (ECCM)
EPM (ECCM) UHF waveforms HAVE QUICK II and waveforms such as R&S®SECOS contain embedded soft-
SATURN, the R&S®M3SR Series4400 radio family fea- ware encryption for secure communications. Together
tures a range of proprietary waveforms. External encryp- with user-specific algorithms and methods for secure
tion devices such as the ELCRODAT 4-2, which are used data transfer, users benefit from a comprehensive, ver-
in NATO applications in conjunction with EPM (ECCM) satile communications package. Multiple EPM (ECCM)
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waveforms can be loaded into a radio — for instance Methods for secure data transmission over TDMA based
HAVE QUICK II together with R&S®SECOS. The desired radio networks (optional)
waveform can be selected by using the remote control Via the R&S®SECOS waveform, the R&S®M3SR Series4400
unit or the built-in local control panel. radio family supports different data transmission modes,
including time division multiple access (TDMA). In a
70 MHz up-/downconverter for external modems (optional) TDMA network, a large number of participants can be part
The R&S®UX4401 70 MHz IF converter interface module of a structured data network over which data information
is designed for use with a variety of existing external is automatically exchanged. Network participants can
modems that have a standard IF interface. This RF inter- switch dynamically between different TDMA networks.
face allows the use of diverse waveforms with wider Multiple TDMA subnetworks can be combined into a large
transmission bandwidths, enabling high data rates. Fine data network. Data can be exchanged across all subnet-
adjustment of the radio parameters helps achieve wider works involved. Data transmission is encrypted using
coverage. either fixed frequency mode or frequency hopping.
R&S®M3SR Series4400 radios used in ground, naval and airborne installations for
seamless voice/data communications networks
Intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) Plain-text status and warning messages
Complex radio methods require an intuitive user interface. Because status and warning messages are highly impor-
The user interface of the R&S®M3SR Series4400 radio fam- tant to the user, they are visually differentiated from the
ily is clearly laid out and uses icons for intuitive control. rest of the display. Messages are displayed in a menu in
These icons allow the user to immediately draw conclu- plain text so that any user can immediately comprehend
sions regarding the current operating mode of the radio them. Critical and waveform-dependent status messages
without pressing a key, which significantly increases ease are color-coded. All warning messages are stored in the
of operation. They also simplify orientation in the menu radio for later analysis. Readout and storage in an exter-
structure of the control unit to ensure fast and reliable con- nal medium is possible with the R&S®ZS4400 service and
figuration of the radio. maintenance tool.
The GUI is presented on the TFT display of the Automatic remote control access management
R&S®GB4000C control unit, which is available as a stand- For large-scale systems that have multiple local or remote
alone or built-in version. control units, access management is necessary in order
to enable remote control of the radios. The GUI displays
Password-protected access the access authorization level and the status of the radio
The settings for maintenance and configuration of the remote control links for immediate overview.
radio are protected by a password. This ensures that only
authorized personnel can carry out maintenance or in-
depth configuration of the radio. This concept is based on
many years of practical experience.
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UNRIVALED RADIO PARAMETERS
Excellent RF characteristics Robust design for unfavorable RF conditions
The R&S®M3SR Series4400 radio family features excellent R&S®M3SR Series4400 radios are prepared for unfavorable
RF characteristics. The combination of analog and digital RF environments. Even antennas that create a high volt-
technology provides high signal purity that results in opti- age standing wave ratio (VSWR) can be connected with-
mal transmission quality and extremely clear voice com- out difficulty. The impact of high receive levels is compen-
munications. Very fast frequency hopping and compatible sated for by excellent RF large-signal immunity. Protection
filter methods yield an optimal RF signal spectrum, signifi- circuits prevent damage to the R&S®M3SR Series4400
cantly reducing collocation influence typically caused by modules.
adjacent transmit and receive stations.
Integratable UHF circulator with VHF bypass function for
Frequency generation in the R&S®M3SR Series4400 sys- improved intermodulation rejection (optional)
tems is performed by a special, state-of-the-art synthe- The R&S®M3SR Series4400 radio family can be equipped
sizer module to provide spectrally pure signals and ensure with an optional UHF circulator. The circulator helps to sig-
high-quality radio links. Very rapid frequency generation nificantly reduce intermodulation products, which further
and frequency setting enables the use of fast EPM (ECCM) improves system performance.
waveforms while retaining the high quality of the RF
signals. Integrating a circulator into the radio eliminates the need
for complex external circuitry and measures. The circulator
is equipped with a bypass for the VHF band and is avail-
Transceiver cosite considerations able as an upgrade kit.
Standard installation without
Standard cosite ¸FD4430 embedded Frequency agile pre-/postselector for optimum
considerations pre-/postselector interference‑free operation (optional)
Defense communications sites often require a large num-
ber of antennas that must be properly decoupled to pre-
vent the effects of collocation. To minimize these influ-
ences, the R&S®M3SR Series4400 radio family can be
equipped with an optional filter. The R&S®FD4430 filter
provides additional RF decoupling for practically inter-
ference-free operation in demanding RF environments.
Distance Wideband noise generated by the radios as well as the
influence of cross-modulation are considerably reduced.
Software defined radio concept loaded at a later time. That means existing software
Software can be loaded into the radio using the functions can be enhanced without opening the radio or
R&S®ZS4400 service and maintenance tool. Numerous replacing hardware modules. The current status of the
software packages are available for this purpose. This software is shown in a comprehensive inventory report,
approach also allows functional enhancements to be which contains the versions of the software and its
components.
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VoIP interface (optional) The power supply is monitored automatically by means
The radio provides a VoIP interface in addition to the ana- of a BIT function in the R&S®M3SR Series4400 radio. The
log ports. The VoIP interface allows users to establish AC power supply complies with current standards and
redundant and IP based communications systems using contains active power factor correction. Supply voltage
modern system concepts. The radio provides a state- fluctuations are compensated for without affecting radio
of-the-art voice communications solution in line with operation.
the EUROCAE ED-137 standard to ensure international
interoperability.
R&S®M3SR Series4400 in a mobile ATC tower R&S®M3SR Series4400 used for civil/military ATC applications
R&S®M3SR Series4400
radios used in
semi-mobile installations
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LOW MAINTENANCE
The R&S®M3SR Series4400 radios were developed with low maintenance in mind. A variety of control and
monitoring functions are available that support the user with detailed status information about the radios.
Built-in test functions permit service and maintenance tasks to be carried out in a targeted manner. The
radios can be remotely analyzed, eliminating the need for on-site service. Resistance to vibrations and a
wide operating temperature range allow the radios to be used in diverse applications.
IP based maintenance tool supporting radio cloning Powerful built-in test (BIT)
The IP based R&S®ZS4400 service and maintenance tool In addition to the normal power-on BIT (PBIT) and continu-
is a vital accessory for the R&S®M3SR Series4400 radios. ous BIT (CBIT), the R&S®M3SR Series4400 also features
It works in any standard IP network, requires no additional an initiated BIT (IBIT) for checking the receive and trans-
cable and can be used on conventional computers. mit functions of the radio. The transmitter and receiver are
tested by means of an internal loopback. The radio ana-
A wealth of useful functions not only track the status of lyzes the signal on the receive side and documents any
the radios in detail, but also transfer configurations from deviations. The R&S®GB4000C remote/local control unit
one radio to another (cloning). Cloning permits the fast, contains an IBIT that can also be used to perform an on-
time-saving and error-free dissemination of radio-specific site interactive check of the functions. The IBIT can be car-
settings to the R&S®M3SR Series4400 radios. Cloning ried out after radio upgrade or at regular intervals without
makes it easier to replace a radio with another radio of external test equipment.
the same type if service and maintenance is required. The
R&S®ZS4400 service and maintenance tool is also used to No tuning of the RF modules required
load the radio software. The R&S®M3SR Series4400 radio modules require no cali-
bration. If a module is replaced or if a radio is extended
with additional modules, no manual settings are required
on the modules.
High reliability
Rohde & Schwarz boasts decades of experience in the
design and production of electronic modules, particularly
for RF applications, which ensures that its
R&S®M3SR Series4400 radios provide a high level of reli-
ability and functional readiness.
UHF VHF
¸HS9043/0
¸FD221 ¸FD221
¸HS9043/9
UHF UHF
VHF ¸FT224 UHF ¸SECOS VHF ¸FT224 UHF ¸SECOS UHF/VHF
HAVE QUICK II HAVE QUICK II guard RX
¸GT40xx
¸M3SR Series4400 ¸M3SR Series4400 ¸M3SR Series4400 ¸M3SR Series4400 ¸M3SR Series4400
10 MHz
reference
PBX
frequency
PSTN
WAN
¸GW5420 telephony gateway
R&S®GB5400 R&S®GB5400
controller working controller working R&S®GB4000C R&S®GB4000V Management Recorder VoIP phone
positions (CWP) position system
Operator positions with ¸VCS-4G CWPs as well as ¸GB4000V and ¸GB4000C control units
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REMOTE CONTROL AND
MONITORING OF RADIOS
A vast majority of the military and civil ATC radios w
ithin R&S®RCMS II is designed for monitoring scenarios rang-
a country are interlinked via secure networks. These ing from individual airports to nationwide systems. The
networks enable the monitoring and remote control of radios are shown in both a tree view and a map view. The
nationwide ground/air/ground communications systems. map view shows the location and basic configuration of
Depending on the requirements, multiple remote control each radio. Individual radios can be quickly selected and
and monitoring stations are deployed. managed. For users who wish to perform their own statis-
tical analysis, R&S®RCMS II records the relevant data and
The R&S®RCMS II system provides centralized and decen- makes it available via a data export interface. R&S®RCMS II
tralized remote control and monitoring of Rohde & Schwarz can be flexibly configured for specific radios. The remote
radios from one or more sites. Operators can use this soft- control and monitoring of a nationwide system is carried
ware solution to cost-effectively and rapidly respond to out from a central station. For maintenance purposes,
error conditions and to configure operational parameters R&S®RCMS II clients are deployed at the radio sites.
for the respective scenarios. Additional Rohde & Schwarz radios can be brought into the
R&S®RCMS II system quickly and easily.
R&S®RCMS II
server
Ethernet
R&S®RCMS II switch
client
R&S®RCMS II
client
IP wide area
network
Regional control and maintenance center
R&S®RCMS II
server
Ethernet
switch
R&S®RCMS II
client R&S®RCMS II
remote client
R&S®M3SR Series4400
LAN
R&S®GB4000C R&S®GB4000V
Mobile tower/airfield control
WAN
R&S®M3SR Series4400
¸DB5400
Remote radio station
database
with R&S®M3SR radios
Recorder
LAN LAN
Recorder
••• •••
Management
R&S®GB5400 R&S®GB5400 R&S®GB5400 R&S®GB5400 R&S®GB5400 R&S®GB5400 terminal
controller working controller working controller working controller controller controller
position position position working working working
¸RS5400
position position position
radio server
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R&S®GB4000C/R&S®GB4000V pairing for VoIP operation This functionality is very easy to set up and adjust. It
An R&S®GB4000C remote control unit and an requires extremely little space and is deployed in con-
R&S®GB4000V audio unit are configured as a functional ventional IP networks. The pairing functionality is ideal
pair for VoIP operation. This functionality allows auto- for small radiocommunications systems in shelters or on
matic VoIP link establishment between a radio and a small ships. Since the remote control unit and audio unit
remote R&S®GB4000V audio unit. Selecting a radio via the are separate, they can be installed at different locations for
R&S®GB4000C remote control unit automatically forces optimal, flexible use.
the R&S®GB4000V audio unit to establish a VoIP session
with the selected radio. Interoperability
EUROCAE issued the ED-137 standard, which specifies
The R&S®GB4000C/R&S®GB4000V pairing for VoIP opera- the use of IP for voice communications in ATC environ-
tion is used in mobile tower/airfield control solutions as ments. This standard was defined jointly by EUROCAE,
given in the application scenario. ATC authorities and ATC equipment manufacturers. Users
who select equipment that meets this standard can be
assured that the various system components interoperate
properly with one another.
R&S®GB4000V
audio unit
Ethernet
Ethernet
switch
•
•
•
¸M3SR Series4400 radios
¸GB4000C ¸GB4000V
remote control unit audio unit
¸GB4000C/¸GB4000V pairing
Maritime network
Coastal
radio station 1 Mobile coastal
Coastal radio station
radio station 2
Server Application Net management
Switch Switch
Wireless
Ethernet LAN/WAN
Router
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Designation Type
Transceiver with fixed frequency functionality
VHF/UHF transceiver, with local control unit, OCXO, ruggedized R&S®XT4410A
Transceiver with EPM (ECCM) functionalities
VHF/UHF transceiver, with HAVE QUICK II and R&S®SECOS 5/16, with local control unit, OCXO, ruggedized R&S®XT4410E
VHF/UHF transceiver, with R&S®SECOS 2/12, with local control unit, OCXO, ruggedized R&S®XT4410K
VHF/UHF transceiver, with R&S®SECOS 5/16, with local control unit, OCXO, ruggedized R&S®XT4410L
VHF/UHF transceiver, with HAVE QUICK II, with local control unit, OCXO, ruggedized R&S®XT4410J
VHF/UHF transceiver, with SATURN/HAVE QUICK II, with local control unit, OCXO, r uggedized R&S®XT4410M
Radio hardware options
Mountable control panel R&S®GB4000C
VHF/UHF guard receiver R&S®ET4400G
UHF EPM filter R&S®FD4430
UHF 70 MHz upconverter/downconverter interface R&S®UX4401
UHF circulator with VHF bypass R&S®GD4400
Various RX antenna interfaces R&S®GI4403
Radio software options
License for TDMA support R&S®GS4400TD
License for SPC interface support (for LINK 22) R&S®GS4400SP
License for voice over internet protocol (VoIP) support R&S®GS4400VP
License for multitone modem support R&S®GS4400MT
Accessories
Mating connector sets, power supplies and remote control unit
Mating connector set, suitable for all R&S®M3SR Series4400 radios, with/without circular connector R&S®ZF4410
Power supply, AC/DC, front panel with dust filter and prepared for IP 32, ruggedized, 19", 1 HU R&S®IN4000A
Power supply cable, R&S®M3SR Series4400 ↔ R&S®IN4000A, length: 0.5 m/1 m/2.5 m R&S®GK4103
Control panel for R&S®M3SR, without audio, with software and LAN, DC, r uggedized R&S®GB4000C
Mating connector set for R&S®GB4000C R&S®ZF4410
Audio accessories
Audio unit for R&S®M3SR Series4400 (analog/VoIP), front panel, ¼ 19"; for one headset (NF-7 connector) R&S®GB4000V
Mating connector set for R&S®GB4000V R&S®ZF4000V
Headset, including microphone, ruggedized, with cable and NF-7 connector R&S®GA012
Headset, dynamic, with cable and NF-7 connector; with active guard R&S®GA015
Headset, dynamic, with cable and NF-7 connector; without active guard R&S®GA015A
Microphone, with cable and NF-7 connector, handheld type R&S®GA016H1
Service and maintenance tool
Service and maintenance tool R&S®ZS4400
Radio test equipment
Base system, complete set of radio test equipment including system racks and base software suite R&S®UCS226XB
R&S®M3SR Series4400 BASE, system interface base, radio adaptation box and cabling set,
R&S®UCS-B10
including specific radio test software package
Timing system
SecureSync timing system, Rubidium standard, 3 × 10 MHz, 1 × STANAG/HQ output R&S®GT4031
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