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Ares 12H Rugged 12-inch ground control station for tactical command and control
Ares 12H

Rugged 12-inch ground control station for tactical command and control

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Ares 12H

The Ares 12H is a compact, fully rugged ground control station engineered for defense and homeland security missions requiring dependable command interfaces in challenging environments. Built around a 12-inch sunlight-readable display and high-performance computing architecture, it supports Windows and Linux operating systems to accommodate diverse mission software. The system is qualified to multiple military standards for environmental resilience, electromagnetic compatibility, and vehicle power integration, ensuring stable operation across extreme temperatures, vibration, humidity, and exposure conditions. Its portable design allows rapid deployment while maintaining consistent performance in field operations.

Designed for sustained use in high-pressure scenarios, the Ares 12H features an operator-centric layout that reduces fatigue and supports precise control during extended missions. Its configurable interface architecture enables adaptation to specific workflows, with a wide range of I/O including multi-port Ethernet, serial connectivity, video input, and expansion options. Integrated control devices such as joysticks and push-buttons provide responsive interaction for UAV, UGV, and robotic system management, as well as command and control applications and loitering munition operations. The platform delivers reliable integration across complex tactical ecosystems, supporting coordinated mission execution in demanding operational theaters.

OS Windows® 11 Pro, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 & 10
CPU i5-1345U, i7-1370P vPro
Memory 16GB, 32GB LPDDR4
Storage 512GB, 1TB, 2TB Opal NVMe SSD
Display 12"
Durability MIL-STD-810H
High and low temperature -29°C to +60°C
Ingress Protection IP65
Power Input 16-32VDC (D38999)
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Up to 8 Ports
Serial / Video RS422, Composite Video In
Expansion USB 2.0, HDMI Out, JTAG, GPS, Discrete, Audio IN
Joysticks PAL-218, T5-MH2322
Push-Buttons P7-300105-2, P4-624121W
Guard COM-11310
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