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12R2
The COTS 12R2 is a high quality and cost-efficient rugged package for all VME/VME64x, CompactPCI, VXI, VXS,VPX, and MicroTCA applications. The rugged product line includes 5U-14U models for both 6U and 9U cards. Shock-isolation optional. Intended to withstand the demands of a military environment, the 12R2 is designed to meet benchmark military standards. The 12R2 uses honeycomb filters, braided gasketing, and metal impregnated gasket sheets to seal off every external seam to ensure compliance to MIL-STD-46

Rugged COTS enclosures
5U, 8U, 9U, 12U and 14U heights
EMI/RFI integrity via braided gasketing and honeycomb filters
Tested for shock, vibration, and structural integrity
350 - 1400 watt power supplies
Wide range of backplane options: 2 to 20 slots
Standard voltage and system monitoring LEDs
MIL-STD-5400, MIL-STD-810F, MIL-STD-46IE, MIL-STD-704E
MIL-STD-1275A, MIL-STD-167, MIL-STD-901D
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12R1
The 12R1 COTS chassis comes in 2U to 9U heights in horizontal and vertical orientations. A wide range of backplanes in various slot sizes is available in VME, VME64x, CompactPCI, VXI, VXS, or VPX architectures.The chassis are designed, manufactured and tested to meet the demands of military, aerospace and defense markets and MIL-S-167, MIL-S-810E, MIL-S-461D and MIL-S-901D standards. The chassis are compliant to the IEEE 1101.10/.11 mechanical specifications.

Ideal for airborne applications where weight is premium
3U, 7U, and 10U heights
20-25% less weight then comparable rugged chassis
Tested for shock, vibration, and structural integrity
Complete EMI/RFI integrity
350-1400 Watt power supplies
Wide range of backplane options 2-20 slots
Meets MIL-S-167, MIL-S-810F, MIL-S-461D and MIL-S-901D standards
Withstands 15 G’s (shock and vibration resistance)
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12R3
The Elma Type 12R3 provides protection from shock, vibration, high and low temperatures, sand and dust, power fluctuations, and RFI/EMI to insure the reliable operation of up to 20 slot, VME form factor systems, with up to four full-height 5.25" Disk/Tape drives. The 12R3 is a ruggedized derivative of the Type 12 that provides mounting and protection from transportation and environmental hazards for the functional components of VME systems with board sizes up to 6U x 220mm, as well as 5.25" disk drives.

7U x 23" D
Top load
Sentry System Monitor
Rear, Evacuative Cooling, 470 CFM (Free Air)
250mm (9.8") x 275mm (10.8") Rear I/O Access
4 x 5.25" FH Plug Removable drives on shock - isolated platform
900W Power Supply
85-220 VAC, 47 - 500 Hz VAC, 28 /48 VDC Inputs
Telescopic rail mounting option
Shock-isolated platform that protects the drives and card cage
 
 
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ATR
Elma's full line of convection cooled ATR (Air Transport Rack) enclosures offer a standardized, cost effective solution for VME, VME64x,cPCI, VXS, VPX, and MicroTCA based applications. Available in 1/2, 3/4, 1 and 1 1/2 ATR tall long formats per ARINC 404A specifications, the modular design concept allows for wide range customization options without the cost and lead-time penalties associated with traditional construction techniques.

COTS, convection cooled 1/2, 3/4, 1, or 1 1/2 ATR per ARINC 404A
IEEE 1101.10 Compliant
Full range of isolated military power supplies from 150 to 750 watts
Conduction cooled versions available, IEEE 1101.12 compliant
VME, VME64X, , VXS, cPCI or custom bus formats
Modular design allows for customization with minimum cost/lead time
Capacity for 5, 7, 12 or 15 slots 6U x 160mm
Advanced airflow distribution through card cage
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ATR-Conduction Cooled
With an environmentally sealed enclosure or in high altitudes, there is often not enough airflow for convection cooling. Conduction cooled ATRs have a machined card cage that accommodates wedge locks to transfer the heat. The Elma conduction cooled ATR has been optimized for cooling via thermal simulation studies. The temperature operating range is -40C to +70C degrees.

Meets ARINC 404A and IEEE 1101.2 specifications
Operating temperature operating range of -40C to +70C degree
Low weight, ideal for Avionics applications
Optimized for cooling via thermal simulation studies
Backplane options for VME/64X, cPCI, MicroTCA and custom
Power supply and line filter combination
Rugged aluminum dip-braised construction
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ATR Tray
The ATR Tray is shock isolated to meet ARINC 404A specifications via four mounting points. The trays are standardized so that any enclosure designed to meet the ARINC 404A specification will securely fit. Guide pins allow ease for blind-mating insertion.

Meets ARINC 404A specification
Sized for ¾ Short, Tall ATRs
Standardized to fit any ATR meeting 404A spec
Guide pins allow ease for blind-mating insertion
Tray is shock isolated to meet ARINC 404A specifications via four mounting points
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Rugged Slide Rails
The chassis/cabinet mounted slide rails are ultra rugged and hold significantly more weight and can withstand shock and vibration in harsh environments.

Securely locked in extended Position
Quick Front disconnect
Rugged Rear Bracket
19" flanges with closed holes
Roller assisted movement
Made from cold rolled steel, zinc plated
Load max. size 5 (static) 1000N (220 lbs)
Load max. size 7 (static) 800N (175 lbs)
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Sentry
The Sentry III Diagnostic Monitor is a microprocessor-based instrument for monitoring and controlling the power supplies, fans, etc. in an Elma chassis.

Vacuum florescent display, 32 characters
Operator control panel
Monitors DC and AC line voltages
Monitors four temperature sensors
Provides VME power and reset signals and monitors SYSFAIL
Automatic shutdown with override and battle short
Thermal fan speed control for optimal cooling
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Elma Mektron
Elma Mektron specialise in the design, manufacture and support of both standard and custom turnkey enclosure solutions for commercial and military applications.

 
 
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Mektron MC Horizontal
The MC series of turnkey powered EMC system enclosures offer outstanding quality and versatility for all systems architectures. Completely assembled, harnessed and configured to customer requirements they form ideal system packaging solutions.

3U, 4U, 5U, 8U, 9U or 10U EMC enclosures
19" rack mount or aesthetic desk-top facia panels
Configurable or modular rear IO panel
High performance thermal management
1-21 slot backplane options
Power supply options
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Mektron MC Vertical
The MC series of turnkey powered EMC system enclosures offer outstanding quality and versatility for all systems architectures. Completely assembled, harnessed and configured to customer requirements they form ideal system packaging solutions.

3U, 4U, 5U, 8U, 9U or 10U EMC enclosures
19" rack mount or aesthetic desk-top facia panels
Configurable or modular rear IO panel
Power supply options
1-21 slot backplane options
High performance thermal management
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Mektron MR
The MR series of compact rugged system enclosures is versatile and caters for a large number of configurable options. This family had been developed to operate under a wide variety of extreme environmental conditions and can be designed to meet the majority of military specifications for land mobile, seagoing and airborne applications.

Designed to meet most MIL/DEF.STAN specifications
19" rack or custom mounting options
3mm aluminium construction with locking bushes
Incorporating Mektron's patented "Crush-Fold" Technology
Cabling to DEF.STAN 61-12 pt 18
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Mektron Convection Cooled ATR
The MA series of rugged COTS ATR (Air Transport Rack) enclosures is versatile and affordable and caters for a large number of configurable options by adapting the standard or by full customisation. They provide substantial cost savings over full Mil-Spec enclosures without having to compromise quality or performance.

Suitable for airborne, seagoing and land mobile applications
Comprehensive range of ARINC sizes and custom variants
Direct and indirect forced air cooled solutions
Shock and vibration isolation
Standard and custom commercial through to Mil-Spec PSU options
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Mektron Conduction Cooled ATR
The MA series is a non-compromise solution for harsh military use and provides the highest level of environmental protection exceeding the requirements of Mil-Std 810 and Mil E5400. This family of enclosures has evolved as a direct result of the company's involvement in numerous major defence progammes.

Withstands the most severe & hostile environments
Mektron's versatile and patented "High Integrity Frame" design
Lightweight construction and more efficient thermal management than tradtional solutions
AC single/three phase or DC input
P2/P0 IO breakout systems for simplified wiring
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Mektron Custom Solutions
To Elma Mektron customisation is standard practice, adapting standard models or full custom design is second nature. Extensive custom electromechanical design, EMC and applications support experience, ensures a highly responsive, flexible and uniquely competitive service.

 
 
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Mektron Deployable Solutions
Resulting from extensive involvement in many major defence programmes Elma-Mektron has developed special integration and manufacturing techniques to provide lightweight composite system enclosure solutions for rapid deployment ATE and data acquisition applications in hostile or benign environments.

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Mektron Liquid Cooled ATR
This modular design ATR is conduction cooled, has independent dual liquid cooled side walls and a field-proven High Integrity Frame construction.

Conduction cooled ATR for VME, CPCI, VITA 41 (VXS), VITA 46 (VPX) and custom
In accordance with ARINC 404A
Can accommodate up to 10 x 6U x 160mm conduction cooled cards
Up to 1KW input power
Input Power Mil-Std 704E / Def Stan 61-5
DC 28V / 270V
1 and 3 phase 115VAC 400Hz on request
Custom IO options including Mil-Std wiring and connectors
Interchangeable liquid cooled sidewalls
Choice of cooling fluids including Glycol, Kerosene, PAO, Salt Water, De-ionised water
 
 
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ATR - Liquid Cooled
This modular design ATR holds conduction cooled modules with independent dual liquid cooled side walls and a field-proven High Integrity Frame construction.

Conduction cooled ATR for VME, CPCI, VITA 41 (VXS), VITA 46 (VPX) and custom
In accordance with ARINC 404A
Can accommodate up to 10 x 6U x 160mm conduction cooled cards
Up to 1KW input power
Input Power Mil-Std 704E
DC 28V / 270V
1 and 3 phase 115VAC 400Hz on request
Custom IO options including Mil-Std wiring and connectors
Interchangeable liquid cooled sidewalls
Choice of cooling fluids including Glycol, Kerosene, PAO, Salt Water, De-ionized water
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E-Frame Test and Development Platform
The E-frame is a modular, portable test chassis with an open frame for easy access. It can support various card sizes (3U, 6U, etc) and up to 19 slots at .8" or 15 slots at 1" pitch. The unit offers a wide range of power options, fan speed control, front accessible test points, and optional system monitoring.

Modular test & development platform
Versions supporting 3U or 6U cards
Architectures include CompactPCI, VME/64x, VPX, and VXS
Front accessible test points and monitoring LEDs for +3.3V, +/-5V, +/- 12V, +/- 24V, and +/- 48VDC
High performance cooling via 3 x 150 CFM fans
Speed controlled fans with fan-fail indication
Optional system monitor with remote monitoring
Full RTM support and rear A/C power entry module
Pluggable front and rear module fan trays
Top handle for ease of portability
Attractive powder-coated finish is scratch-resistant
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Rugged MicroTCA-ATR
The new MicroTCA chassis is an ARINC 404A Full-Size ATR Long Enclosure, often used in commercial and military aviation. The rugged enclosures features modified front panels that can be secured to the chassis. This provides more protection for shock and vibration. Shock absorbers/dampers can also be added to the enclosure for extra protection.

MicroTCA ATR Long Enclosure
Structural integrity through milled front-and rear-panel
Designed to meet MIL-STD 810 E
Support for MCH Single Module - Full Size
Support for single Power Module 6HP or 9HP
ELMA high performance EMMC Cooling Unit
Ruggedized card guides secure cards in chassis
 
 
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Rugged MicroTCA - Rackmount
The new MicroTCA chassis is an ARINC 404A Full-Size COTS System Platform, often used in commercial and military aviation. The rugged enclosure features modified front panels that can be secured to the chassis. This provides more protection for shock and vibration. Shock absorbers/dampers can also be added to the enclosure for extra protection. Thermal management can be achieved via either convection or conduction-cooling.

Ruggedized MicroTCA COTS System Platform
19” rackmount, horizontal mount
Meets MIL-STD-810F, 167, 461D, and 901D
Shock isolated card cage and device mounting
Rugged chassis shells from thick aluminum sheets, extrusions, and die-castings. Joined by riveting, spot-welding.
Front to rear evacuative cooling
Removable fan tray features 1x (120mm x 120mm) fan and 2x (40mm x 40mm) fans, and finger guard
Fan tray has ergonomic handle and LEDs for: voltage monitoring, fan fail and over temp
Line filter, GND stud, shielded relay, IO panel, USB port, and fuse holder
Temp: 0 C to 65 C operating temperature, Shock: 25Gs 11 ms
 
 
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Integrated Products
Did you know that Elma also offers complete subsystem integration for the embedded market? Click on the link below for more details.

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Transit Rack Cases
These rugged Transit Rack Cases comply with MIL-STD 810F, are rated to IP65 and are stable in temperatures from –40°F to +158°F. The cases combine the tough resilience of a rotomolded case with a stainless steel 19” rack frame supported on anti-vibration mounts. These rugged Transit Rack Cases comply with MIL-STD 810F and are rated to IP65.

4U and 12U heights (Other sizes available)
Superior shock/vibration and extreme environment protection
Rugged injection-molded carrying handles are ergonomic
Accessories: Wheels, Pressure Relief Valve, Humidity Indicator, Handles, Removable lids, Fixed or telescoping support rails,
Accessories: Cable storage pouch (for lid), Grounding points, Conductive rack frame coating, Shock/Vibration protection mounts
 
 
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Need Customization?
Whether its modifying one of our standard products or a fully customized design, Elma can help you with your application. Our sales engineers can confirm that the product you selected is best-suited for your needs and help define specific configurations and ordering options.
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