PT-2000
IFF/mode S transponderThe challenge
The challenge in modern aviation is to accurately identify and track aircraft in real-time, particularly in areas with high traffic density or limited radar coverage.
An IFF/mode S enhanced surveillance transponder provides unique identification codes and valuable information about an aircraft's position, altitude, speed, and heading, enabling air traffic controllers to maintain safe separation between aircraft and efficiently manage air traffic flow.
Our solution
The PT-2000 is one of the most successful electronic identification product families by HENSOLDT´s South African business, adding to a proven track record in supplying high quality avionics with state-of-the-art microwave and digital signal processing.
The PT-2000HE is HENSOLDT South Africa’s latest IFF/mode S transponder product, providing enhanced surveillance (EHS), extended squitter (ES) and TCAS II version 7.1 compatibility in accordance with RTCA DO-181E. Full mode S extended length message (ELM) capability is available by software upgrade.
In common with its other family members, the PT-2000HE accommodates an applique national secure mode (NSM) cryptographic computer or mode 4 crypto computer adaptor
within its 3/8 ATR form factor. The NSM mode has an automatic key changing facility, as well as other advanced cryptographic features.
Features and benefits
Features
- Replies to ATCRBS interrogation modes 1, 2, 3/A and C
- Replies to valid secure mode interrogations (Mode 4, custom national secure mode)
- Replies to mode S level 2 enhanced surveillance (EHS) interrogations, including elementary surveillance (ELS)
- Broadcasts own-aircraft data via extended squitter (ES)
- Accommodates appliqué crypto computer within volume
Benefits
- Reliable hardware, proven on western and eastern platforms
- Highly cost-effective
- Plug and play crypto ready
- Non-aligned manufacturer, no ITAR restrictions
- Easily upgradeable to emerging standards
