BARCO Vector Display System Chosen by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann for Bridgelayer Tank Program
LE BOURGET, 19 June, 2000 -- BARCO Display Systems is pleased to have been selected by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), located in Munich, Germany, for the supply of its Vetronics Flat Panel Display System, BARCO Vector. BARCO Vector will be used as the visualization system of the KMW Opto-electronic observation and laser range finding system, to be integrated into the Panzerschnellbrücke 2 / Bruglegger MLC 70 for which MAN Technology is the main contractor.
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann selected BARCO Vector for its flexibility in interfacing with various sensor systems, its specific HMI concept, and for its split design, which allows easy integration into confined spaces and consoles. The Vector system that will be supplied to KMW, consists of two 10.4" panel modules PM126, one for the driver and one for the commander. The displays are driven by a multi-input, intelligent electronics box, which is interfacing with and driving the several cameras and the observation and laser range finder sensor platform.BARCO Vector has been designed for observation and visualization on board armored vehicles. The Vector Display System combines video camera input with standard text On-Screen Display, as well as graphics overlay created by a powerful Symbol Generator. It combines a Panel Module with a Video Control Module. These modules, featuring a light-weight, composite material, ruggedized housing, can be installed separately or mounted together if there is not enough space available in the vehicle cockpit. Both modules are connected by means of a single cable, the VectorLink, and can be installed separately up to 5 meter from each other.
At present, two test beds Bridge Layer Tanks for the German and Dutch Armies' troop trials are in the development phase. A series program is scheduled to start in 2004. The German Army has planned a total number of 35 bridgelayer tanks for procurement, whereas the Dutch Army has planned to purchase a total number of 14 bridgelayer tanks.
About BarcoView:
BarcoView with operation facilities in Kortrijk (Belgium), Toulouse (France), Atlanta, Georgia and Portland, Oregon (USA) designs and manufactures high-resolution display systems, displays, graphics controllers and display subsystems for highly demanding niche markets such as C4I, avionics, vessel and air traffic control, vehicle electronics, and medical imaging applications.
Alongside Barco Projection Systems and BarcoVision, BarcoView is one of the three strategic activities of the BARCO Group, which are all active in Image Processing. Barco Projection is in various markets of large screen visualization, whereas BarcoVision develops systems for visual inspection and quality control. In 2000, the entire BARCO group delivered a turnover of euro 751 million. BARCO has a network of subsidiaries, distributors and agents in 97 countries throughout the world. BARCO has been quoted on the Brussels Stock Exchange since 1986, and is now quoted on Brussels/Euronext. BARCO is a BEL 20 and a Next 150 company and is member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes.
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