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Specialist Design Through Innovation & Technology
Enterprise Control Systems Ltd
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1. COMPANY OVERVIEWFor more than two decades, Enterprise Control Systems Ltd has used ground-breaking technological expertise in surveillance and RF jamming disciplines to develop innovative system solutions to counter the latest and ever-increasing security threats.Applications have been developed to meet the needs of the British Armed forces, police authorities across the UK and specialist security teams including those covering the Beijing Olympics in 2008.At its headquarters in Northamptonshire, ECS first designed digital COFDM Microwave links in the late 1990s. Today, it produces fully proven, fourth generation equipment and a growing portfolio of link systems to carry video, data and telemetry signals for use in situation awareness, along with a range of RF Inhibitors to counter Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) threats used by terrorists.Constantly moving forward, ECS opened its own Technology Park in 2007 to operate alongside its existing engineering and production departments, including a state of the art EMC Chamber for rigorous testing of all its products, enabling expansion of its entire operation.
ECS Technology Park
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Founded by Managing Director Colin Bullock in 1988, the company has put growth and development at the forefront of its operation, increasing steadily in size over the past 20 years to its current operation.The team combines some of the most experienced individuals in the business with a graduate training programme that ensures a constant input of new young designers and engineers keen to be among the best in the surveillance and security technology sector.Two of the keys to the success of ECS, have been the ability to design all products in-house with emphasis on long-term reliability and proven processes that allow maximum control of quality throughout the design. A third of the company’s 80-strong workforce is dedicated to product development, which has meant that ECS consistently produces leading designs in its chosen fields.In April 2007, ECS was awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation Section. The Award was made in recognition of the company’s work in COFDM links; the encrypted communication system that is
used in police helicopters across the country, and in military and surveillance aircraft around the world.With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and support, ECS offers a “no quibble” warranty. This is clearly defined and superbly provisioned by an installation and support team structured to provide dedicated support within the factory and in the field. ECS is also able to offer a range of services to support significant events and carry out system design and installation on a turnkey basis.‘With well-built foundations in our home country, ECS has now established a network of international representatives who are able to assist with before- and after-sales service and would be happy to discuss individual requirements and tailor-made solutions worldwide:’ said Martin Deery International Sales Manager at ECS. Colin Bullock, Managing Director, said: ”The growth of the company is in part down to the strength of individuals within the company and the focus to attention of meeting and, in many occasions, exceeding customer expectations.”
Recently delivered UK Police Helicopter with ECS COFDM Uplink and Downlink Microwave System
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2. PRODUCTSRF InhibitorsECS has designed and manufactured a wide range of RF inhibitors (jammers) and is able to offer the latest technology solutions as countermeasures against remotely controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIEDs ).The range includes ultra portable units to cover cell phone networks and full band portable and vehicle – mounted systems. The latter includes covert antenna configurations that can be discreetly mounted in vehicles for mobile deployment. Applications include protection of VIP and military personnel, and counter improvised explosive device operations.
The KESTREL Family The entry level is a lightweight manpack jammer with an operational life of four hours from a single rechargeable battery. The KESTREL manpack has four programmable threat ‘fills’ covering a wide frequency band and variants include tri-band GSM mobile phones and Wireless LAN. A combination of fills, in a dual configuration, makes the KESTREL ideal as a carry-forward for counter IED tasks. The KESTREL RF Inhibitor can also be configured as a plug-in modular system for vehicle installations that connects to a vehicle-borne power amplifier and specialised antenna ground plane.To support the Kestrel family of equipment, ECS can provide a complete Integrated Logistics Support package that includes first to fourth line support, workshop automatic test equipment and a full range of ‘Train the Trainer’ courses. Each ILS package can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements. In addition, the company can provide up-to-date threat analysis and software defined fill support that is both secure and reliable.To complement the KESTREL Family of RF Inhibitors, ECS also produces a range of vehicle-installed jammers, which include FALCON and GRIFFIN for Force Protection (FP) of military, paramilitary and other government organisations.An essential element of any RF Inhibitor design is the performance of the antenna system. ECS’s EMC chamber enables its engineering team to design and meticulously test different antenna configurations in order to provide the best practicable performance against known RCIED threats. In this way, the company has funded the development of an advanced ground plane antenna system for military and commercial vehicles. This focus and attention to detail has resulted in a significant improvement in system performance.
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Specialised Antenna Design
KESTREL Manpack
FALCON Vehicle Jammer
Griffin Force Protection Vehicle Jammer
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Situation AwarenessEnterprise Control Systems Ltd has been at the forefront of the design of microwave downlinks for fixed and rotary wing airborne platforms since the first concept demonstrator back in the early 90s. In 2001, the company was awarded a contract for the first digital COFDM microwave link for a European police force. In 2007, the company was awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation section for its secure COFDM microwave systems. ECS has an excellent worldwide reputation for the supply of COFDM microwave links and is the preferred supplier for secure COFDM Microwave Downlinks and Uplinks to a number of international helicopter providers.
Situation Awareness has become a key tool in the preparation and implementation of engagement and, as such, acts as a force multiplier in many situations, be it military or for the police. In many respects, Situation Awareness complements the challenges associated with Force Protection by providing another capability to counter the threats imposed by terrorist activity.Having successfully developed a Full Motion Video (FMV) secure microwave link, the company has taken the challenge to develop not only a High Definition (HD) broadcast-quality microwave link using high grade encryption, but also raising the bar further by offering true end-to-end data networking.This capability provides the user, be it from an airborne platform, ground vehicle or a securely deployed ground location, real-time imagery and data that can aid significantly the intelligence gathering process. The COFDM system includes the capability to uplink tactical information such as real-time video, JPEG files, camera telemetry, such as Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) and data to the source.
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Oslo Police EC135 Helicopter with ECS COFDM Uplink/Downlink
COFDM High Definition Video, Data and Audio Microwave Downlink System
The WASP FamilyThe WASP transceiver is the first COFDM transceiver built to a full military specification that provides a secure duplex wideband microwave bearer link from a single piece of equipment. Able to operate in a harsh environment, the WASP transceiver can transmit real-time video, data
and audio as a deployed unit whilst receiving a video, data and audio at a secure monitor location. The common transceiver can be configured for many applications including Front-End, Monitor, Hybrid Relay, with the ground-based WASP system able to be configured to operate with airborne or ground vehicle platforms. A universal interface enables different cameras to be directly connected to the WASP transceiver and controlled remotely.
SNOOPY & GUARDIANTo provide concealed operations, ECS has developed two new products that provide the user with a unique capability.
SNOOPY is a true non-line-of-sight full motion video microwave system that provides broadcast quality video and data in rural locations. In this deployment, the COFDM receiver cannot rely on multi-path signals and therefore ECS has developed a unique modulation scheme that provides the benefits of COFDM without the need for reflective signals. Ranges of between three and five kilometres can be achieved in rolling countryside and greater ranges achieved using a separate power amplifier.
GUARDIAN is the fourth generation of a bespoke COFDM transmitter developed by ECS. Small, light and ruggedised, GUARDIAN can be used as a personal body-worn transmitter with a concealed camera or microphone. Set to low power consumption, the GUARDIAN can provide front-end secure situation awareness from within buildings to a receiver deployed outside the boundary of the designated building.
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WASP COFDM Transceiver with multi camera/data Applique Unit
SNOOPY COFDM Transmitter and Receiver
Guardian Low profile COFDM Transmitter
Turnkey System SolutionsECS has a team of highly experienced microwave communication engineers and is able to offer planning and implementation of both fixed and portable microwave networks. This would include studies of system planning to decide on the viability of use, path analysis, system design, integration of any OEM equipment, manufacture installation and commissioning. Turnkey system solutions successfully completed in the past have included major fixed link networks and multiple vehicle systems fully equipped for riot police operations, as well as providing Beijing Police with COFDM Downlink systems for the 2008 Olympic Games. The company has also provided a range of commercial and military vehicle installations and antenna designs for its range of RF Inhibitors for overseas customers including coalition forces and the UN.
Beijing OlympicsEnterprise Control Systems (ECS) played its part in the 2008 Olympic Games by providing Beijing Police with COFDM Downlink systems.
Beijing Police approached Agusta, a world-leading manufacturer of helicopters, who were appointed by Beijing Police to provide two helicopters. ECS has a strong relationship with Agusta, working closely with them over many years, and has previously provided analogue equipment to China, so were the obvious choice for the provision of digital downlink equipment. Beijing Police visited the ECS factory in the UK to discuss their requirements and, as a result, ECS provided custom-made equipment in the form of a digital base station, vehicle receiving equipment and COFDM downlinks for the new helicopters. The equipment enabled Beijing Police to upload pictures from vehicles so that the picture could then be re-broadcast simultaneously along with the image from the gyro stabilised camera mounted on the helicopter. This real-time picture provided instant situational awareness - an effective force multiplier.
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Beijing Police Helicopter
Specialists in the manufacture of high
precision components of the highest quality
for a wide range of industries - from model fi le
prototyping to large quantity runs
● All drawing fi le formats supported
● CADCAM 2D and 3D CNC Machining centres
● Multi axis, multi spindle turning with live tooling
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● Manual turning and milling for small batch and development components
● Ultrasonic cleaning, vapour honing and electrophoretic fi nishing
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● BS EN ISO 9001 since 1994
When you work with Optimum Precision Engineering, you can be sure you are working with engineers who understand the importance of quality as well as accuracy and on time delivery.
We have a wealth of experience and expertise on hand to ensure your parts benefi t from our exacting standards, from the fi rst design to the shop fl oor. Optimum operates a quality focused environment, satisfying our customers needs by offering the highest specifi cation and attention to detail, providing the service they demand, from a simple component to the most complex designs, staying ahead by investing in the latest technology yet still retaining our competitive pricing structure.
5B/C Lancaster Business Complex
Lancaster Way • Ely • Cambridge • CB6 3NW
T: +44 [0]1353 666114 • F: +44 [0]1353 666749
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3. CUSTOMER SUPPORTWith a strong focus on customer satisfaction and support, ECS offers a “no quibble” warranty. This is clearly defined and superbly provisioned by an installation and support team structured to provide dedicated support within the factory and in the field. ECS is also able to offer a range of services to support significant events and carry out system design and installation on a turnkey basis.Customer Support provides a very important function in the support of deployed equipment from a pre-sale survey to a full
maintenance and training support package.Qualified engineers with excellent field support knowledge, both military and civil, can provide a range of tailored services to meet specific customer support requirements. ECS Rigging Engineers from Customer Support hold the appropriate rigging accreditation and insurance for climbing masts.
Pre-salesAll customers are encouraged to discuss their requirements for installation, user and maintenance training and additional maintenance support. A member of the Customer Support team can provide a pre-sales survey of a fixed location or vehicle to discuss with the customer the best options for installation in order to achieve the best operational performance. ECS can provide customers with COFDM base station path predictions for airborne platforms at various heights and ranges plus path prediction for fixed point-to-point COFDM microwave links. Customer Support can provide technical data that will be necessary for frequency allocation from a state frequency management agency such as OFCOM in the United Kingdom.
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Mast installations by ECS accredited Riggers
Sample of ECS Path Predictions for a COFDM Downlink
EMC Chamber
Specialists in the manufacture of high
precision components of the highest quality
for a wide range of industries - from model fi le
prototyping to large quantity runs
● All drawing fi le formats supported
● CADCAM 2D and 3D CNC Machining centres
● Multi axis, multi spindle turning with live tooling
● All materials and fi nishes catered for
● Manual turning and milling for small batch and development components
● Ultrasonic cleaning, vapour honing and electrophoretic fi nishing
● Laser / CNC rotary etching and engraving
● Dedicated assembly area
● BS EN ISO 9001 since 1994
When you work with Optimum Precision Engineering, you can be sure you are working with engineers who understand the importance of quality as well as accuracy and on time delivery.
We have a wealth of experience and expertise on hand to ensure your parts benefi t from our exacting standards, from the fi rst design to the shop fl oor. Optimum operates a quality focused environment, satisfying our customers needs by offering the highest specifi cation and attention to detail, providing the service they demand, from a simple component to the most complex designs, staying ahead by investing in the latest technology yet still retaining our competitive pricing structure.
5B/C Lancaster Business Complex
Lancaster Way • Ely • Cambridge • CB6 3NW
T: +44 [0]1353 666114 • F: +44 [0]1353 666749
www.optimumprecision.co.uk
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InstallationFollowing equipment delivery, ECS Customer Support can undertake the installation in a fixed location or vehicle as agreed with the customer during the pre-sale installation survey. On completion of the installation the customer support engineer will undertake setting-to-work and commissioning of the system equipment.
After-sales supportECS can provide extended warranty and maintenance support packages for all its products. Customer Support manages all maintenance support contracts, offering frequent visits to customer sites to ensure the proper operation of installed equipment. Service Level Agreements (SLA) for maintenance support are tailored to specific customer requirements that may include a 24-hour 365 days per year call out with different response levels when a fault does occur.
TrainingA range of training courses are available that include user and maintenance training. Specific training courses such as ‘Train the Trainer’ are also available. Training can be done at Enterprise Control Systems
Limited or at the customer’s facilities in the UK or overseas.ECS provides specific user manuals with all equipment and Customer Support can provide, where necessary, a Systems Handbook that details all aspects of the system and how the individual equipments are interconnected.
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FALCON RF Inhibitor in an armoured vehicle
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Registered Head OfficeEnterprise Control Systems Limited31 The High StreetWappenhamNorthants NN12 8SNUnited Kingdom
Tel: +44(0)1327860050www.enterprisecontrol.co.uksales@enterpisecontrol.co.uk
Enterprise Control Systems LimitedECS Technology ParkWappenhamNorthants NN12 8WJUnited Kingdom
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