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Athena 411 Integrated Flight Control System

GS411-10X-003, GS411-12X-003, GS411-100-000

Athena 411 Integrated Flight Control System

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GS Customer Support
800-321-2223 or
319-295-5100

Overview

The Athena 411 gives you attitude and heading measurements with static and dynamic accuracy superior to traditional spinning mass vertical and directional gyros. Developed for compatibility with both Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and military applications, the Athena 411 is an integrated inertial navigation system (INS), GPS, air data/attitude and heading reference system (ADAHRS), and flight control system. It integrates solid-state gyros and accelerometers, a magnetometer, GPS receiver and air data pressure transducers into a single unit. Weighing just 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs), the unit is contained in a rugged, fully sealed aluminum enclosure.

Athena 411 is designed for a long, trouble-free life and performance over full altitude and temperature range to protect from moisture contamination. And this strap-down system is highly reliable – it performs extremely well under stringent military specifications for shock and vibrations.

Warranty and Life Cycle Support Information

1 year warranty is standard if the product is not opened or tampered with. Additional years can be priced.

Key Features & Benefits
Specifications: Performance
Performance
INS/GPS Performance:
Update Rate 100 Hz
Start-up Time 10 seconds (initial attitude); 2 minutes (full alignment)
Heading Range ± 3.14 rad (± 180 deg)
Attitude Range Pitch ± 1.57 rad (± 90 deg)
Attitude Range Roll ± 3.14 rad (± 180 deg)
Altitude Range -304.8 m to 15,240 m (-1,000 ft to 50,000 ft)
Altitude Accuracy 13.7 m (45 ft) at sea level, 76.2 m (250 ft) at 12, 192 m (40,000 ft) altitude
GPS Range Worldwide
Lat/Long Position/Velocity Accuracy GPS C/A Code; differential-ready, WAAS enabled
GPS Antenna Power 3.3 V standard or 5 V optional with embedded GPS
Airspeed Accuracy < 2 knots @ 40 knots, < 1 knot @ 60 knots
Max Airspeed 200 knots standard, up to 650 knots available
IMU Performance:
Maximum Angular Rates ± 3.49 rad (± 200 deg/s)
Maximum g Range ± 7 g
Attitude Heading Accuracy (1 Sigma) with GPS:
Pitch/Roll Accuracy 1.75 mrad (0.1 deg)
Heading Accuracy 1.75 mrad (0.1 deg)¹
Attitude Heading Accuracy During Extended GPS Outage (1 Sigma):
Pitch/Roll Accuracy 8.73 mrad (0.5 deg)¹
Heading Accuracy 17.45 mrad ( 1 deg)¹
¹Dependent on the accuracy of the measured external magnetic field
Specifications: Physical Specs
Physical Specs
Size 11.43 x 10.9 x 12.4 cm (4.5 x 4.3 x 4.9 in)
Weight 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
Enclosure Aluminum
Power 6 W (nominal) @ 18-36 VDC, 12 W peak
Specifications: Power
Power
Power consumption is 6 watts nominal, 12 watts peak @ 18-36 VDC.
Power characteristic interfaces are designed according to MIL-STD-704D, F.
Typical System

Type

Part Number

Description

Athena 411

GS411-10X-003

     

GPS antenna

172-00008-000

Lab ready

GPS antenna

172-00007-000

Flight ready

Related Documents

User's Manual 523-0020173-001 is available upon request.

Training

We offer a wide range of training courses suitable for both individuals and groups. These courses can be aimed at varying levels from basic user operation to complex fault finding. Field service engineers can visit your facility to conduct training courses.

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Services & Support: Field Support Services
Dedicated Field Service Engineers are there to respond to your support requirements. If technical assistance is needed, troubleshooting and on-site support are available to meet your needs. Contact a representative
Services & Support: Tailored Services

Rockwell Collins is at the industry forefront when it comes to working with customers to develop and employ affordable logistics solutions throughout the product life cycle.  Our established 24/7 global service and support capability, over 80 worldwide locations, and over 3,200 dedicated employees provides original equipment manufacturer (OEM) quality service, logistics and field support. 

Rockwell Collins Performance Based Logistics (PBL) delivers the best combination of commercial best practices with proven logistics expertise to support challenging and ever-changing military operational requirements. PBL solutions ensure guaranteed performance for the warfighter and predictable maintenance costs.

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Services & Support: Maintenance & Repair

Rockwell Collins facilities and capabilities allow us to offer a variety of support solutions from time and material repairs to fully integrated performance based logistics via both Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) and Public Private Partnerships (PPP). The end result is increased operational readiness for the warfighter. Contact a representative