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Ground Station TelemetryTelemetry data acquisition and analysis for flight test applications

Complete ground station flight telemetry solution. Our data acquisition hardware and software can decode, display and process telemetry data in real-time. We are offering support for multiple data sources like IRIG 106 Chapter 4, IRIG 106 Chapter 10, PCM Telemetry, iNET, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, Analog, Video, Serial, Ethernet, GPS, Inertial Navigation, and more. Our flexible licensing model allows unlimited client seats without additional software licenses.

PCM telemetry

IRIG Chapter 10

ARINC 429 and MIL-STD-1553

iNET

Ethernet

Serial

IRIG, GPS, NTP timecode

Video

High-speed video

Thermal video

Digital IO

CAN bus

XCP/CCP

FlexRay

OBDII

J1939

Gyroscope

Ground Station Telemetry highlights

IRIG 106 Chapter 10 Analyzer

DewesoftX can fully decode, visualize, and analyze IRIG 106 Chapter 10 data from any Chapter 10 data recorder.

One system solution

We provide an all-in-one solution that combines an integrated digital receiver with PCM processing capabilities.

Various data sources

The solution enables data acquisition from a wide range of sources, including PCM IRIG 106 Chapter 10, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, iNet, analog signals, video, digital I/O, GNSS positioning, inertial navigation systems, gyro platforms, and more.

Synchronized acquisition

All data sources are precisely synchronized with microsecond accuracy using GPS or an IRIG time clock.

Great real-time visuals

All acquired data can be effortlessly visualized in real-time using a wide range of pre-built visual display options.

High-speed storing

The hardware and software feature a robust storage engine capable of handling continuous data streams at over 500 MB per second.

Advanced online and offline math processing

DewesoftX includes an intuitive math engine that allows you to apply calculations either in real-time during measurements or later during post-processing.

Raw data

We always store raw data, ensuring you have unlimited possibilities for offline data processing.

Fast review of stored data

Even gigabyte-sized data files can be opened, reviewed and analyzed in just seconds inside DewesoftX software.

High-channel count solutions

We provide high-channel-count system configurations, supporting thousands of analog and digital channels through network setups.

Software included

Every Dewesoft data acquisition system is bundled with award-winning DewesoftX data acquisition software. The software is easy to use but very rich and deep in functionality. All software updates are free forever with no hidden licensing or yearly maintenance fees.

Dewesoft quality and 7-year warranty

Enjoy our industry-leading 7-year warranty. Our data acquisition systems are made in Europe, utilizing only the highest build quality standards. We offer free and customer-focused technical support. Your investment into the Dewesoft solutions is protected for years ahead.

Unique aerospace telemetry solution

Dewesoft offers versatile data acquisition hardware that works seamlessly with the telemetry market. Combined with DewesoftX data acquisition software, it can read and decode all major aerospace telemetry protocols including IRIG 106 Chapter 10 data from telemetry recorders, either in real-time via Ethernet or from pre-recorded files.

What sets DewesoftX software apart is its ability to integrate standard analog data acquisition with telemetry stream data such as:

ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553 aircraft bus data
PCM telemetry streams
IRIG 106 Chapter 10 and Chapter 7
iNet telemetry streams
Video streams
GNSS and GYRO data

—all in one platform.

This provides engineers with significant advantages: flexibility, ease of use, and the convenience of learning a single interface for a wide range of applications.

Multiple Data Sources Synchronised

Dewesoft provides a comprehensive solution for acquiring, storing, visualizing, and analyzing data from multiple sources, all perfectly synchronized:

Ethernet: IRIG 106 Chapter 10 packets (PCM, Analog, Video, ARINC-429, MIL-1553, Serial) and custom Ethernet packets.
PCM: IRIG 106 data decoding.
iNet: Capture and decode data using the iNET network packet protocol.
Analog: Supports analog sensors such as strain, vibration, sound, voltage, current, RTD, thermocouples, and more.
Bus Data: MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, CAN bus, XCP, FlexRay, OBDII, and J1939 protocols.
Video: Compatible with DirectX cameras, medium-speed (up to 600 FPS), high-speed (up to 100,000 FPS), and thermal infrared (FLIR) cameras. Decoding video in PCM, Chapter 10 and other telemetry streams is also supported.
Digital I/O: Includes digital input/output, counters, and encoders.
GNSS positioning: Works with 10 Hz GPS, 100 Hz GPS, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), Xsens, and Adma Gyro platforms.

For more details on supported interfaces, visit the DewesoftX interfaces and storage page.

IRIG 106 Chapter 4 telemetry - PCM (Pulse Code Modulation

Dewesoft hardware and software seamlessly interface with telemetry systems, decoding and visualizing data from IRIG Chapter 4 PCM-compliant interfaces.

SIRIUS® 2xPCM: PCM telemetry frame sync device

The SIRIUS® 2xPCM device from Dewesoft is a dual frame sync IRIG Class II decommutator with up to 40 MBit/second data rates. It is a small, single-source hardware package that combines PCM frame sync/decomm with PCM encoder capabilities in a small, lightweight, powerful package changing the game in PCM hardware and capabilities.

Learn more about SIRIUS® 2xPCM.

Software decom

The software decommutator provides comprehensive decoding capabilities, supporting standard commutated, super-commutated, and sub-commutated parameters, as well as embedded frames and rapid decommutator switching.

Industry standard

Dewesoft Decom is trusted by leading telemetry labs worldwide, thanks to close collaboration with major flight recorder and ground equipment manufacturers.

IRIG 106 - Chapter 10 Ground Station

DewesoftX can fully decode, visualize, and analyze IRIG 106 Chapter 10 data and utilizes standard input format for telemetry data interface ethernet packets real-time consisting of:

PCM Data (unpacked, packed, and throughput)
MIL-1553 and ARINC-429 bus data
iNET data recording from up-to-date telemetry standards
Video
Ethernet & UART channels
Analog
Ethernet data
TMATS (setup channel)
Timing (absolute time)

The ability to record data in throughput-packed and unpacked modes gives the user the flexibility needed and provides an all-in-one processing and recording package for the ground station. The software can also replay Chapter 10 files. Data is frame synchronized and decommuted. This gives you the ability to playback and process any Chapter 10 file without tying up an entire ground station.

Raw data

The Dewesoft systems will always store raw data and leave optimal possibilities for offline data processing and visualization.

Real-time data visualisation

DewesoftX data acquisition software provides a wide range of pre-built visual tools for real-time data visualization. Simply drag and drop a visual display onto the screen and link it to the desired data channel. Any adjustments to the display parameters are instantly reflected on the screen.

Available visual displays include:

Data recorders
Oscilloscopes
FFT analyzers
2D and 3D graphs
Analog and digital meters
Light indicators
GPS maps with live satellite and street mapping
Artificial horizons
Geographical maps
3D models with orientation
And many more

All instruments are fully configurable and customizable to meet your specific requirements, with changes rendered in real-time.

For more details, visit the DewesoftX page and check visuals controls section.

SIRIUS® 2xPCM: frame sync and PCM encoder

Frame sync

The PCM-FS2 is a frame sync device designed to handle two 40 Mbps clock and data streams, providing a platform-independent solution. It can receive two independent data streams into a single system, and multiple units can be daisy-chained to support higher channel counts.

Its compact size makes it easy to carry in a backpack along with a laptop, making it ideal for flight line checkouts. When paired with a portable computer or the SIRIUS DAQ system and SBOX, the PCM-FS2 enables real-time telemetry data processing directly in the aircraft. It can even provide the pilot with a live visual display of telemetry data.

This portable, flexible solution empowers engineers to efficiently meet mission requirements in any environment.

Learn more about SIRIUS® 2xPCM.

PCM encoder

The SIRIUS® 2xPCM can also function as a dual PCM encoder, capable of real-time encoding at speeds of up to 40 Mbps. It seamlessly integrates with Dewesoft DAQ hardware to encode analog data, Chapter 10 telemetry data, simulated data, and other data sources.

This capability allows engineers to efficiently process and transmit a wide variety of data types, ensuring compatibility with telemetry systems and streamlining data handling workflows. Whether you’re working with live sensor data, pre-recorded files, or simulated inputs, the SIRIUS® 2xPCM provides a reliable and versatile encoding solution for demanding applications.

NASA digital telemetry system in collaboration with Dewesoft

Dewesoft has been working with NASA since the early 2000s to modernize and digitize all of NASA’s telemetry systems.

Explore the “Telemetry Done Right” video from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to see advanced telemetry in action.

The image on the right highlights the Record and Playback System (RPS) used at the Kennedy Space Center. The RPS Group now supports a range of services, including commercial partnerships, consultations, new installations, launch system integration, and telemetry data processing.

NASA’s entire telemetry system has been fully digitalized, with the Dewesoft telemetry system providing robust backup and seamless integration. This modernization ensures reliability, scalability, and precision for NASA’s cutting-edge operations, setting a new standard for telemetry systems in aerospace applications.

Learn about PCM telemetry with free online training

You can learn more about IRIG 106 Chapter 10 and PCM telemetry functionality by reading our free online PCM Telemetry PRO training course.

Dewesoft PRO training is free online training for measurement professionals. Learn how to measure signals, data processing and how to use Dewesoft products. Online PRO training is completely free.

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