Products
Athena-Tek’s product line, ARES.
ARES-M (MANET) PUR
- Enhanced Training Realism with Peer-to-Peer Connectivity
- Self-Forming Self-Healing MANET Network for Infrastructure-Less Training
- Leverages ATAK for TSPI data tracking
- Full IP network interface
- Integrates with ARES 2.5 & 3 (5G +Mesh PURs) for automatic AAR capabilities
- Improved Situational Awareness and Safety
- External / Internal Battery
- Cognitive–cell edge KPI tracking for smart decision making
- GPS Denied Applications leveraging sensors
- Integrates biometric measurements via BLE for soldier health status tracking
- Panic button support
- Integrates to XLCC / Integrated Live Virtual Constructive Test Environment for Training, Tests, and Evaluation Use Cases using MILES TESS variants
- Stores and forwards TSPI and RTCA data when out of comms to XLCC
- Can support LPAN using ZigBee
- Can support LTEC
- Per hop distance line of sight 2 Km depending on terrain
- 5 Watts configuration is software controlled
Specification
| Software Features: | Cell Edge KPI, iMILES, XLCC, SMS, STE LTS |
| GPS: | 1-meter Accuracy |
| Battery: | External Battery (Net Warrior 14.8V) |
| Weight: | <.5 lb. |
| Operating System: | Linux OS |
| Operating Frequency: | ISM 900 MHz |
| Security: | AES 256, WPA3 for MANET |
| Sensors: | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer |
| Programmable External Button: | Panic button |
| Wired Interfaces: | RS-232, USB Type C |
| Wireless: | Zigbee, Wi-Fi 6, BTLE, NFC Tab, Wi-Fi HaLow* Output Power 2.5 Watts software controlled; with external antenna – 5 Watts |
| IP 68 | Linux kernel 4.19.35 |
| Additional Features: | BLE 5.1, Wi-Fi 5, Zigbee CC2530, 5 years+ production lifecycle, 2 software configurable LEDs |
5G Player Unit Radio
Athena-Tek has leveraged the architecture of the ARES testbed to field over 18,000 custom ARES radios at the Combat Training Centers. The ARES II unit designed for the Combat Training Centers is a Player Unit Radio that is attached to a soldier to transfer live detailed training data, including videos, images, location, and health status, from the battleground to the command center in seconds.
We debuted the capabilities of this product line with live demonstrations at I/ITSEC 2021.
ARES I Player Unit Radio (PUR)
NXP i.MX 8 class embedded microprocessor with industrial temperature rating, long product life, and associated Linux operating system support
- Supports 5G NSA and SA network architectures
- USB Type C port (host)
- Ethernet Port
- Uses a standard M.2 form-factor 5G cellular modem; Sierra Wireless EM9190
- 4.3″ touch screen display
Specification
| Internal battery: | 4000 mAh at 7.4V |
| Memory: | 2GB DRAM, 8GB eMMC |
| Weight: | 1 lb, 12 oz |
| Unit Size: | 2.3″ H x 7.8″ W x 5.5″ L |
| Main Interface: | 15 pin box connector |
| Antennas: | >6 SMA external antennas for sub 6 Ghz and GPS >8 internal mmW antennas |
| Frequency range: | 600 Mhz – 6 Ghz; 24 Ghz – 40Ghz |
| 5G Frequencies: | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261 |
| 4G Frequencies: | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B9, B12, B13, B14, B18, B19, B20, B26, B29, B30, B32, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48, B66 |
| Internal Sensors: | Three-axis accelerometer, Magnetometer, NFC, -Gyroscope |
| Security: | Secure boot; AES 256 hardware encryption |
| Operating system: | Linux kernel 4.19.35 |
| Additional Features: | BLE 5.1, Wi-Fi 5, Zigbee CC2530, 5 years+ production lifecycle, 2 software configurable LEDs |
ARES II Player Unit Radio (PUR)
NXP i.MX 8 class embedded microprocessor with industrial temperature rating, long product life, and associated Linux operating system support
- Dual battery configuration
- Supports Government approved Land Warrior external battery
- Depot accessible internal batteries – (2) SECO designed batteries, 7.4V 70Wh total
- 96 hour total operational time
- Supports 5G NSA and SA network architectures
- USB Type C port (host)
- Uses a standard M.2 form-factor 5G cellular modem; Sierra Wireless EM9191
- External Ethernet port underneath sealed cap for testing applications, debugging, and software updates
Specification
| Internal battery: | (2) SECO designed batteries, 7.4V 70Wh total |
| Memory: | 2GB DRAM, 8GB eMMC |
| Weight: | 1 lb 12 oz |
| Unit Size: | 6.33″ H x 3.5″ W x 1.87″ D |
| Main Interface: | Lemo Connector compatible with TESS/MILES |
| Internal Antennas: | >1 for GPS (L5 GNSS – EM9191) >3 for 5G Sub-6Ghz (Main Tx/Rx – EM9191) |
| External Antennas: | >1 SMA connector for GPS >1 SMA connector for 5G Sub-6 Ghz |
| Frequency range: | 600 Mhz – 6 Ghz |
| 5G Frequencies: | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261 |
| 4G Frequencies: | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B9, B12, B13, B14, B18, B19, B20, B26, B29, B30, B32, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48, B66 |
| Internal Sensors: | Three-axis accelerometer, Magnetometer, NFC |
| Security: | Secure boot; AES 256 hardware encryption |
| Operating system: | Linux kernel 4.19.35 |
| Attachment: | Slots for Molle straps or ¾” webbing |
| Additional Features: | BLE 5.1, Wi-Fi 5, Zigbee CC2530, 5 years+ production lifecycle, 3 software configurable LEDs |
