The
PLT-II offers the same functionality as SAIC's original
PLT but with improvements in ruggedization and performance.
Features of the new PLT design include an improved mounting
bracket, Intel's faster Celeron chip, and an added Ethernet
port (currently inactive) to support future requirements.
With eight serial ports, the PLT offers three channels which
support each of the four serial formats; three channels
with which the user can choose between either Indian Head
or Raw formats, and two channels that are hard coded for
TDP or Indian Head support. Channel seven has the added
capability of connecting to a KG-84 interface during Remote
Link 11 operations.
The PLT offers a user-friendly front panel with a menu-driven
display and an integrated input device. Keyboard and video
ports on the rear panel allow for operational maintenance.
The use of the non-volatile flash disk eliminates the need
for magnetic media.
The
SAIC Passive Link Tap II (PLT-II) provides the GCCS-M a common
tactical picture between the control and combat systems by
accessing parallel data from Naval Tactical Data Systems and
retransmitting that data serially into multiple formats, including
TDP/EDO, Indian Head, AEGIS Extended, and Raw.
