Independence® IDX 7000 (ER)

Overview

The top-of-the-line IDX 7000 image generator (IG) defines a new standard for the most powerful and most compact real-time image generation available for simulation, training and mission rehearsal applications. With up to 4 video channels per low-profile 1U module, the IDX 7000 boasts the highest visual performance density available today. The IDX 7000's Network-Attached Storage (NAS) provides a convenient connection to centralized storage for easy system administration and fast changes to security levels.

The IDX 7000’s Export-Restricted (ER) features support simulation of sensors including CCD, Day TV, Low-Light TV, thermal, short-wave and multi-band FLIRs, and simulation or stimulation of night vision goggles. Mantis® combines with viXsen® to render physics-based, at-aperture scenes, with sensor effects added by Quantum3D’s QUEST2 software post-processor.

Applications

The Independence® IDX 7000 is the perfect candidate for military fixed- and rotary-wing, FAA Level-D, and JAR FSTD flight simulation, aerial refueling simulation, gunnery training, hardware-in-the-loop sensor simulation, ground vehicle simulation, fixed- and forward-based air traffic control, ship’s bridge simulation, mono & stereo scientific visualization, and virtual reality.

Features and Benefits

Compact -The IDX 7000 achieves unmatched levels of visual computing density with the latest Intel processors, up to two NVIDIA Quadro 6000 "Fermi" GPUs and Quantum3D's Precision Video Synchronization in a compact 1U Rendering Unit (IGU). The IDX 7000 supports up to 4 video channels from a 1U rendering unit. The IDX 7000 is available with your choice of noise-suppressed rack: 12U, 18U, or 21U Transportable Case.

Reliable and Secure - The IDX 7000 uses an optional advanced Network-Attached Storage (NAS) for a single convenient connection to a centralized storage for all your database needs. The entire IDX 7000 IG can be diskless, which eases system administration. Remote storage makes changing security levels easier and hassle-free.

Application-Specific Options – The IDX 7000 offers application-specific options including Advanced Weather supporting volumetric clouds, storms, cloud shadows and layered fog; Advanced Marine with dynamic ocean; Rotorwash; Spotlights; RunwayFX; DI-Guy animated characters; SpeedTree 3D trees with dynamic wind effects and Real-time Shadows.

Open Architecture – The IDX 7000 supports industry-standard CIGI 3.x messaging protocol over dedicated Gigabit Ethernet and industry-standard database formats including OpenFlight®, NPSI, CDB, and CTDB.

Worldwide Database – The IDX 7000, combined with Quantum3D’s GeoScapeSE® WWDB (Worldwide Database), supports continuous worldwide flight over 15-meter geo-specific terrain. Using our CatalystSE™ DBGS (Database Generation System), customers can add their own high-resolution insets anywhere in the database.

Export Restricted (ER) Features and Benefits

Sensor Enabled – The IDX 7000 ER supports QUEST2 and viXsen® for correlated, physics-based NVG, IR, Day Camera and EO Simulation applications and Stimulated NVG applications.

Specifications

IG Characteristics
  • Noise-suppressed 12U, 18U or 35U Cabinets or 21U Transportable Case
  • Single- or three-phase power with optional UPS
  • KVM support for Console and Channel displays
  • 1U IG Controller (IGC)
  • 1U IG rendering Units (IGRs)
  • Optional 1U Channel Compositor (CC)
  • Optional 1U SAS Expansion Drive Bay w/ 4x 3TB disks
  • Optional Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Architecture via Fibre Channel (Duel-port 4GB/s) - No disks in IG
  • Environment Management System (EMS) monitors temperature, humidity, and vibration
  • Gigabit Ethernet
IGU (Rendering Units)
  • 1U diskless, server-class PC
  • Intel® Xeon® Six-Core CPU, plus 12GB ECC system memory
  • 1 or 2 NVIDIA® Quadro® 6000"Fermi" GPUs
  • Quantum3D's Patented Precision Video Synchronization
  • Up to 4 video channel outputs per IGU
IGC (Controller)
  • 1U Enterprise-class server
  • Dual Intel® Xeon® six-Core CPUs
  • 12GB ECC system memory
  • NVIDIA® Quadro® 6000 "Fermi" GPU
  • Enterprise RAID controller, with 3 internal 3TB disks (std)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (64-bit)
CC (Channel Compositor)
  • 1U parallel renderer combines 1, 2 or 4 video streams into a single video output
  • Low latency (~20μsec)
  • Clarity™ full-scene anti-aliasing support
  • Dual-link DVI outputs
IH Channels
  • Support for multi-input, large-format projectors
  • NVSync precisely synchronizes multiple inputs automatically
  • No latency between the inputs results in a seamlessly smooth picture

Note: The sensor simulation capabilities of the Independence® IDX 7000 are controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and offered only subject to an export license from the US Department of State.

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