ROVIS/AN VIC3
Royal Ordinance Vehicle Intercommunication System (ROVIS)
Cobham Defence Communications is a world leader in platform communications and the sole designer of the most successful modern vehicle intercom systems in the world, the ROVIS (AN/VIC-3) and the LV2 intercom.
ROVIS (AN/VIC-3) is designed for heavy and medium armor, and is the primary system for Command and Control in the US force’s Abrams Tank and Bradley Armored Fighting Vehicle. CDC’s has an unrivaled reputation for producing rugged, modular systems that combine ease of use with a high level of reliability and availability. ROVIS is combat-proven to improve efficiency, mission success and reduce battle fatigue.
Our success is based on knowing our customers’ needs and requirements and tailoring our cost-effective solution to fit their specific platform configurations and operational requirements.
The “family concept of design” adopted by Cobham Defence Communications allows direct interoperability between modules in the ROVIS and LV2 series of equipments. This “mix and match” functionality allows for a more tailored fit to platforms, which reduces the capital costs of alternative ‘One fit for all’ systems.
Key advantages of the ROVIS system include:
- High fidelity
- Simplified training
- Low through life costs
- High reliability
- High availability
- Ease of maintenance
- Ease of use
KEY FEATURES OF ROVIS (AN/VIC-3) INTERCOM SYSTEM
- Crew station that enables full user selection of working and monitor radios.
- Master Control Station supports two external radios.
- Connects up to six radios.
- Connects up to six users.
- VOX operation available for ease of use.
- High reliability, availability and battle damage resilience using ring cables and dispersed voice conferencing.
- Comprehensive BIT continuously monitors the system.
- Alpha numeric display for setup and fault reporting.
- Programmable access control for individual users.
- Loudspeaker connection.
- Alarm inputs for vehicle and other warning systems.
- Field cable interconnection between vehicles.
- Family of common modules interchangeable with LV2 including wireless connection to leading makers of Infantry Assault Radios.
ROVIS Core Units
The Master Control Station (MCS)
Provides central power and system control. Incorporates BIT and programmable control over user access to external radios.
Radio Interface Terminal (RIT)
Enables an additional two radios to be added to the system.
Full Function Crew Station Data (FFCS/D)
Provides the same functionality as the FFCS with the addition of an RS232 Data Port for data communications of up to 64 Kbits.
Full Function Crew Station Telephone (FFCS/T)
Uses the same functionality as the FFCS with the addition of an interface for an externally mounted tank telephone.
Remote Access Field Telephone (RAFT)
Allows the full capability of an FFCS to be remoted over the field cable.
Dual Monitor Only Station (MOS2)
Allows up to two additional personnel to monitor communications on the platform. The MOS2 is often used by Infantry in AFVs.
