
RC10 Wideband ARQ & IP Controller – 120 kbps
The RC10 ARQ Server and IP Controller is a purpose-built rack-mount platform for the STANAG 5066 automatic repeat request (ARQ) protocol. The RC10 has an embedded STANAG 5066 protocol stack function, enabling user applications such as military message handling systems, email, chat and IP applications to operate efficiently over strategic and maritime HF beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) radio links.
Additionally, the RC10 has an embedded MARLIN STANAG 4691 network controller enabling IP applications to operate efficiently over V/UHF extended line-of-sight (ELOS) radio links.
The RC10 is intended for systems integrators of strategic and naval HF data communications systems including NATO communications systems.
Embedded STANAG 5066 Wideband ARQ Stack
The RC10 has an embedded STANAG 5066 ARQ stack and the STANAG 5066 embedded clients are normally required by most users. The RC10 complies with all the mandatory requirements of STANAG 5066 Edition 4. The RC10 is intended to work in conjunction with the RM10 Wideband SDM & ALE for secure HF data communications solutions with an external cryptographic unit. The RM10 is a rack-mount modem unit with a software option for embedded wideband HF data modem waveforms complying with MIL-STD-188-110D and STANAG 5069 (Block 3) and the Wideband ALE (WALE) controller functions, specified in MIL-STD-188-141D. The RM10 provides raw over-the-air (OTA) data speeds of up to 120 000 bps on surface wave and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) HF communication links. The RC10 can connect directly to external email servers and Military Message Handling Systems (MMHS). A notable client supported by the RC10 is the IP client for IP-over-HF applications.
Embedded STANAG 4691 MARLIN Network Controller
The RC10 platform also has embedded software for the Mobile Ad-Hoc Relay Line-of-Sight Networking (MARLIN) protocol based on the NATO ACompP-4691/STANAG 4691 Annex A (Version 1) specification. The RC10 is intended to work in conjunction with the RM10 Wideband SDM & ALE for secure V/UHF Line-Of-Sight (LOS) and HF Extended Line-Of-Sight (ELOS) IP-based data communications solutions with an external cryptographic unit.
In environments where SATCOM availability is constrained due to equipment limitations, cost considerations or SATCOM-denied areas, MARLIN’s utilization of HF ELOS and V/UHF LOS emerges as a practical alternative. Furthermore, the widespread availability of legacy tactical voice radios that support HF and UHF bands could be utilized to transport IP data using STANAG 4691 (MARLIN). MARLIN radio circuit networks offer interoperability of allied forces by allowing the exchange of tactical data with all sea-surface, sub-surface, airborne (mobile) and land (fixed) platforms.
Deployment of the RC10’s STANAG 5066 Wideband ARQ Stack
STANAG 5066 Edition 4
STANAG 5066 Edition 4 Backwards-Interoperability with Edition 3
STANAG 5066 Edition 3
STANAG 4691 MARLIN Controller
RC10 External Interfaces
Features and Benefits
- Wide deployment base for HF radio systems for fixed shore and mobile surface, sub-surface or air installations.
- Co-Site and Split-Site Operation – Management of a TX and RX modem and ALE unit, or TX-only and RX-only units
- Fixed frequency and multi-frequency operation via STANAG 5066 channel access sub-layer functions, including support for 2G ALE, 3G ALE and 4G or WALE.
- Fixed frequency multi-node operation via STANAG 5066 WTRP or STANAG 4691 MARLIN controller functions.
- Standard interface to federating and shipboard IP routers.
- Standard interface to synchronous serial cryptographic equipment.
- Interfaces for legacy radios and cryptographic equipment.
- Time updates via External GPS or NTP Time Server.
- Operational Modes: ARQ, non-ARQ (Broadcast) as well as EMCON (Emission Control) for both STANAG 5066 and STANAG 4691 software functions.
- Support for Broadcast Whitelist Filter for Ethernet MAC, IP (IPv4) and UDP filtering provided for STANAG 5066 and STANAG 4691 software functions.
- Embedded Software Functions:
- Wideband ARQ Protocol Stack – compliant to STANAG 5066 Edition 4
- Narrowband ARQ Protocol Stack – compliant to STANAG 5066 Edition 3
- MARLIN Controller – compliant to STANAG 4691 Annex A
- Embedded STANAG 5066 Clients:
- Embedded – IP Client (Ed. 3 Annex F.12 / Ed. 4 Annex U) (Standard Configuration)
- Embedded – COSS Clients (Ed. 3 Annex F.3 / Ed. 4 Annex P) (Standard Configuration)
- Embedded – HF Operator Chat (Ed. 3 Annex F.7 / Ed. 4 Annex O) (Standard Configuration)
- Embedded – Email Gateway: CFTP (Ed. 3 Annex F.14 / Ed. 4 Annex V), HMTP (Ed. 3 Annex F.5) (Software Option)
- Works with RM10 Wideband Data Modem – datasheet available
- Works with RI10 Split-Site Controller – datasheet available
- Configuration and Control Protocols: RAP1/RIPC
- Menu-Driven Control and Configuration from RC10 Front Panel
- Factory and Customs Presets from RC10 Front Panel for simplified integration effort
- External Interfaces:
- DCE (To Modem/Crypto) Port – EIA 530A Synchronous/Asynchronous, RS-232/RS-422
- Ethernet CTRL LAN Interface – for Management and Control
- Ethernet DATA LAN Interface – for Data via TCP/IP (To Modem)
- Ethernet AUX LAN Interface – for IP Router connection
- Asynchronous Serial Port – for COSS data
- Excellent Environmental Specifications:
- Based on RapidM “Family 10” Common Hardware Platform
- Low Power Consumption, 3.5 Watt (typical) @ 230 VAC
- High-Temperature Range, -30 °C to +70 °C (Operation and Storage)
- Tested for High Shock and Vibration
- High MTBF, > 40,000 hours
- 10-Year Product and 20-Year Spares Availability Period