Surveillance Radar Scanner BFSR-SR
Ground-Based Low Weight, Low Power, High Accuracy Scanner for Military Surveillance Applications
The Surveillance Radar Scanner BFSR-SR is System Controls’ flagship ground-based scanner, designed and supplied to meet stringent military requirements for field-deployed radar antenna scanning. Built around closed loop digital control with programmable position and velocity, the scanner covers 0 to 358 degrees in azimuth with manual keys for elevation and azimuth control. Comprehensive EMI/EMC protection is provided throughout, including bellows shielding, shielded cabling and a common mode filter on the 24V input line.
What is BFSR-SR?
The Surveillance Radar Scanner BFSR-SR is System Controls' flagship ground-based scanner, designed from the ground up to meet stringent military requirements for field-deployed surveillance radar applications. It is a low weight, low power, high accuracy system using closed loop digital control to provide programmable features for position and velocity, with advanced capabilities for reading and setting position in the field. The scanner covers 0 to 358 degrees in azimuth, with manual keys for both elevation and azimuth control and a simple mechanical interface with the platform and payload.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Battlefield Surveillance Radar |
| No. of Axes | 2 |
| Range | Azimuth (±180°) |
| Elevation | -15° to +15° |
| Angular Accuracy | ± 0.5° |
| Payload | 20 kg max |
| Pedestal Weight | 7 kg max |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC |
| Operating Temperature | -30° C to +55° C |
Closed Loop Digital Control for Precision Scanning
The scanner uses closed loop digital control to deliver programmable position and velocity, with advanced features for reading and setting position in the field. Manual keys for elevation and azimuth provide direct operator control alongside the digital interface, giving field teams full flexibility in scanner operation across varied surveillance mission profiles.
Low Weight, Low Power Field-Deployable Design
The scanner is designed around a low weight, low power architecture for straightforward tripod-mounted field deployment, with a simple mechanical interface to both the platform and the payload. This combination of compact construction and simple integration reduces the logistics burden of field deployment and makes the scanner suitable for rapid setup in forward operating environments.
Comprehensive EMI/EMC Protection Throughout
EMI/EMC protection is built into every level of the system: bellows EMI/EMC shielding on the mechanical assembly, EMI/EMC shielding on all cabling and a common mode filter on the 24V input line. EMI/EMC gaskets provide additional flexibility and protection across the system, ensuring reliable electromagnetic performance in the congested and contested signal environments of military field operations.
Low Maintenance for Sustained Field Operations
The scanner is specifically designed for low maintenance with easy accessibility to all sub-systems, reducing the time and specialist support required to maintain the system during extended field deployments. This design philosophy reflects System Controls' understanding of the operational realities of sustained military surveillance missions where maintenance downtime directly impacts mission effectiveness.
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It is a MIL qualified T-bar type pedestal for for deployment on tracked vehicles, supporting up to 60 kg payload. It delivers 150 deg/sec azimuth rate, 0.1 deg accuracy and 120 deg elevation movement, engineered for the harsh shocks and vibrations of tank platform operation.
It uses closed-loop digital control with programmable position and velocity. Manual keys for elevation and azimuth control, along with advanced position reading and setting features, are included as standard.
It includes bellows EMI/EMC shielding, EMI/EMC shielding for all cabling, and a common-mode filter for the 24 V input line, with EMI/EMC gaskets throughout for additional flexibility and protection.
It is designed for ground-based deployment, with a simple mechanical interface to the platform and payload, and it supports tripod mounted field installations for military surveillance applications.
Designed to meet stringent military requirements. Specific MIL standard compliance details are available on request from the System Controls sales team.
Yes. Designed for low maintenance with easy accessibility to all sub-systems, reducing downtime and support burden during sustained field deployments.
