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May 24, 2023 | Whitepapers

1.0      INTRODUCTION

CP Technologies, LLC domestically designs, manufactures, and integrates standard and custom high-performance computing platforms, LCD (displays), storage arrays, and networking hardware for military, industrial, and commercial markets. Our product focus centers around ruggedizing systems for harsh environments and maintaining revision control over components and multi-year programs requiring hardware consistency. CP Technologies is an ITAR-registered and ISO 9001:2015-certified company that has been in operation in Southern California for over 20 years. With an in-house engineering department utilizing SolidWorks modeling software, CP Technologies offers standard ruggedized products and can design and build rapid prototype products that meet a client’s unique environmental requirements in areas such as shock and vibration, storage and operating temperatures, and air filtration to meet MIL-STD’s. As you are aware CP North America is part of the Aeronautics Group of Companies with ownership by Rafael. Currently CP has delivered two prototypes to Rafael in August of 2022 for testing which has not been completed.

2.0      APPROACH

CP Technologies has a large selection of standard products that can serve as the basis for your specific design. By utilizing off-the-shelf hardware, coupled with application-specific modifications, a client can obtain significant cost savings and quicker deployment time. Modifications can include something as simple as custom paint and/or logos or front panel modifications for product identification. Rear panel modifications are available to accommodate specific I/O cards, connectors, or a doghouse for an all-circular mil connector interface. Virtually any component in a standard product is eligible for modification. CP also provides Build to Print and Contract Manufacturing for our defense customers.

CP Technologies has an in-house engineering team consisting of mechanical engineers, systems engineers, electrical engineers and proto-type engineers ensuring we can support our customers’ requirements, while also being able to modify any of our existing designs. Our engineering department has the unique ability to develop rapid prototypes that can be delivered within 12-14 weeks

In the event a standard system cannot satisfy the requirements of an application, CP Technologies’ team of engineers can help define, design, and manufacture a custom solution tailored to an exact specification. The CP Technologies team has been responsible for more custom rugged computer systems and enclosures than any other manufacturer in the field.

CP Technologies servers are all covered by our standard 5-year warranty and our displays by our 3-year warranty. This warranty includes all parts and labor caused by component failure. Our warranty covers factory repair and the cost of the return of the product to you. Enhanced service policies are also available upon request. All LCDs, keyboards and other accessory products are protected by a 3-year warranty. This warranty policy covers the replacement or repair of the original product at CP Technologies option and is made solely to the purchaser. It also assumes that the product has not been modified or subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress outside of MIL-STD’s. This warranty is void for any product damaged due to improper packaging when returned for RMA purposes.

CP Technologies products are configuration managed to ensure the customer receives a completely revision-controlled system.  We provide long-lifecycle internal components that mitigate any End of Life (EOL) concerns, maintaining document control through our revision change tracking system, utilizing the manufacturer’s roadmaps for extended EOL forecasting.  Our Program Management Team works directly with the manufacturers on compatibility for form, fit, function, and replacement components, identifying acceptable substitutes as EOL nears. We only use federally approved vendors, mitigating counterfeit parts.  TACP-M will be assigned a dedicated Program Manager who handles all program coordination, deliverables, and product reliability. 

CP Technologies has servers (1U-5U), expeditionary workstation solutions (transit case-based or portable computing systems), as well as rugged display systems (panel mount, rackmount, multi-display systems, and KVMs).

3.0   RUGGED KVMS / DISPLAYS

CP Technologies’ rugged military LCD monitors/displays and keyboards are built with lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum with extended operating temperatures of -40c to +70c. Our rugged military displays include options for anti-reflective oleophobic and EMI overlays. Our systems’ high-performance military-grade controllers are standard with a wide variety of inputs including RGB, DVI-D, HDMI and composite video inputs; virtually any video signal.

These rugged military display systems are intuitive to use, straightforward to install, and are designed to meet Mil-STD’s 810F to survive in the toughest deployable environments. High-quality military-grade components are used throughout to maintain the highest MTBF’s. If your specific requirements mandate a custom build, CP Technologies Research and Development Our military will work with the end-user ensuring all specs and requirements are met.    Our military LCD (displays) are available from 10 to 24 inches with options available up to 48 inches. Our rackmount keyboards are designed to meet the same rugged qualifications as our displays and offer full travel completely sealed systems with a variety of trackball sizes or Hula Point or Glide Point Mouse Pointer. All are covered by CP Technologies’ 3-Year Display Warranty and are manufactured in the USA for assured quality and multi-year program availability.

  • Our 1U military-grade KVMs are designed to perform and engineered to last. Meeting military standards 901E, 461F and 810G, its 5052H32 aluminum construction and locking stainless steel hardware make the display inherently rugged and reliable.
  • The CLX clamshell offers two screen sizes (17.3” and 19”) along with multiple LCD screen enhancement options. The unit provides two keyboard choices, an 83-key full travel or splash-proof 82-key full travel keyboard with input in either touchpad or trackball formats.
  • The CCX 1U clamshell offers two screen sizes (17.3” and 19”) along with multiple LCD screen enhancement options. The unit provides two keyboard choices, a 97-key touchpad or a 113-key hula point with an integrated numeric pad on both.
  • The CCXR-17 clamshell offers a 17.3” screen size, along with multiple LCD screen enhancement options.  The unique side access feature minimizes required aisle space, placing the operator next to the rack instead of positioned in the aisle, there is no other 1U LCD keyboard that offers this space-saving feature.  The unit offers two keyboard choices, a 97-key touchpad or a 113-key hula point with an integrated numeric pad on both.
  • CPX family military grade LCD (displays) range from 15-32” and are designed to perform in the harshest environments. Meeting military standards 901E, 461F and 810G, its 5052H32 aluminum construction and locking stainless steel hardware make the display inherently rugged and reliable.  Our CPX line of displays can be driven from multiple video sources including VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, DisplayPort, or optionally 3G HD-SDI.  They support Picture-In-Picture or Picture-By-Picture to allow multiple video streams to be viewed at once. Included are speakers and a choice of mounting bracket for console, 19” rack or VESA mount. Options include AC or DC (MILSTD-704/1275) power, EMI Filters, and optical enhancements. The native resolutions are typically 1920×1080, depending on the configuration.

4.0 RUGGED SERVERS

We have modified, engineered, and fielded our rugged server line of high-performance computers from 1U through 5U.  Our rugged servers have the CP Technologies SysCool™ Thermal Management System integrated into the computer.  The SysCool™ Intelligent Adaptive Fan Controller is a proprietary component that is unique to CP Technologies and was developed by CP Technologies’ Research and Development Team. SysCool™ provides fan RPM control, fan failure detection, and chassis over-temperature detection. Running the fans at a lower but optimum speed to cool the chassis electronics provides for reduced energy costs, longer fan life, longer air filter life, higher MTBF’s and much quieter operation.

  • M1U-20 computing platform is a high-powered system in a small form factor, appropriate for computationally intensive military applications. It has exceptional strength, and built-in redundancy is low weight.  The M1U-20 system is ideal for those seeking a rugged rackmount 1U system designed to perform in confined spaces. Uniquely offered with an attached front door with integrated air (or optional EMI) filter serves to protect the drive bays and other components from dust and dirt, as well as shielding that is compliant for MIL-STD-461 EMI.  M1U-20 dimensions (19” X 1.75” X 20”, 19.6 lbs approximate weight)
  • M2U-SE computing platform is a high-powered platform that delivers rugged durability in a standard 2U rackmount form factor. Like most CP Technologies products, the M2U-SE is built using industry-standard COTS componentry and can be customized to meet the performance needs of every customer. The M2U-SE features support for standard ATX size motherboards is capable of mounting up to 12x 2.5” removable drives and an array of PCI and/or PCI Express expansion cards.  Uniquely offered with an attached front door with integrated air (or optional EMI) filter serves to protect the drive bays and other components from dust and dirt, as well as shielding that is compliant for MIL-STD-461 EMI.  M2U-SE dimensions (19” X 3.5” X 20”, 28 lbs approximate weight)
  • M3U computing platform is a high-powered platform that delivers rugged durability in a standard 3U rackmount form factor. Like most CP Technologies products, the M3U is built using industry-standard COTS componentry and can be customized to meet the performance needs of every customer.  The MU features support for standard ATX size motherboards; the M3U is capable of mounting up to 12x 3.5” removable drives and an array of PCI and/or PCI Express expansion cards.  Uniquely offered with an attached front door with integrated air (or optional EMI) filter serves to protect the drive bays and other components from dust and dirt, as well as shielding that is compliant for MIL-STD-461 EMI.  M3U dimensions (19” X 5.5” X 20”, 32 lbs approximate weight)
  • M4U-20 computing platform is a high-powered platform that delivers rugged durability in a standard 4U rackmount form factor. Like most CP Technologies products, the M4U-20 is built using industry-standard COTS componentry and can be customized to meet the performance needs of every customer.  The M4U-20 features support for standard ATX size motherboards; the M4U-20 is available with 4x 5.25” drive bays and an array of PCI and/or PCI Express expansion cards.  Uniquely offered with an attached front door with integrated air (or optional EMI) filter serves to protect the drive bays and other components from dust and dirt, as well as shielding that is compliant for MIL-STD-461 EMI.  M4U-20 dimensions (19” X 7” X 20”, 40 lbs approximate weight)

5.0   EXPEDITIONARY WORKSTATIONS

CP Technologies’ expeditionary workstations provide a platform for versatile, high-processing capabilities in a mobile military-grade system. Offered in an assembled transit case, portable “briefcase” form factor, or rugged zero client display, these workstations are the ideal solution for situations requiring configurability and mobility while out in harsh, real-world environments. The workstations built by CP Technologies can be custom designed to meet the specific needs of the customer with optional additions such as capacitive touchscreens, specialized input ports, integrated 3rd-party equipment, etc.

  • The MTP family of rugged portable systems is designed for portability, and survivability while maintaining a high level of processing capability. These systems offer a high-performance desktop or server-class computing systems complete with displays and input peripherals for deployment in the field. Our rugged portable systems can be scaled up or down in size to match the demands of the application, with sizes ranging from compact desktop-sized systems with a single 17” display up to a large-scale triple 24” system with multi-touch hi-bright displays. High-quality military-grade components are used throughout to maintain the highest MTBF’s. The rugged workstations are intuitive to use, straightforward to install, and are designed to meet Mil-STD’s 810G to survive in the toughest deployable environments.
  • The Transit Case System is designed to provide deployable networks, Rugged Cross Domain Solutions, and full network architecture to support Ground Control or Tactical Operation Centers. Each system is configurable to the user’s requirements and can include computers, human interface devices, storage arrays, uninterruptible power systems or power distribution and a variety of display options. These systems can be configured to include integrated third-party equipment such as timing, switches, routers, data links, etc. in an ECS case and ruggedized to meet MIL-STD’s. All systems include revision control which is managed by CP Technologies to mitigate obsolescence for long program life. All CP components are designed and built in the USA.
  • Designed based on a Teradici zero client architecture, the rugged zero client (CPZ-156T) is designed from the beginning for security and mobility. Utilizing the industry standard PCoIP Protocol (Teradici Chipset), CP Technologies’ zero clients are designed to be compliant with current DOD IA requirements and offered in a portable 15” tablet form factor. This makes the CPZ-156T the ideal operation center workstaions. Configurable with a CP Tech transit case solution and a M2U rugged server, a tactical operation center network can be set up and configured in a matter of hours with the highest level of security for a mobile operation. The zero client architecture combines server functions and user desktops at a single location by utilizing Virtualized Desktop Infurstructure (VDI) on the server, leaving no volatile memory on any of the end-user devices. To further ensure security, the CP Tech CPZ-156T’s user interface and powered are produced by an encrypted IEEE802.3at Power over Ethernet connection.

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