Cubic's Personnel Locator System (PLS) covertly and precisely locates downed or missing pilots -- in a single pass under harsh operational conditions -- while concealing their location from the enemy. This allows search-and-rescue aircraft to make tactical approaches to the downed pilot, rather than flying search patterns in enemy territory.

Our traditional AN/ARS-6 (V) PLS is the standard combat search-and-rescue system for the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and NATO. Combat proven during Operation Desert Storm, PLS is installed in every military helicopter that is dedicated to combat personnel recovery missions.

Cubic's latest generation PLS -- the AN/ARS-6 (V12) -- features the latest in advanced microelectronics to increase reliability and performance while providing a significant reduction in both size and weight.

The Next Generation PLS: AN/ARS-6 (V12)

The new V12 PLS Receiver/Transmitter (R/T) is a functional replacement for the original AN/ARS-6. Retaining all the functions and backward compatibility of the original ARS-6 (V), the V12 adds several important capabilities.

The system interfaces with existing aircraft PLS installations and wiring (A Kit) including original Hardware (CDU, RDU and ASU LRU’s) and Software. The lighter weight and smaller size V12 can be configured as a data bus controlled system, taking full advantage of integrated/bused cockpits.

MAJOR FEATURES

• Interoperability with all US deployed combat survival radios including the PRC-112 and CSEL PRQ 7.
• Extended and improved, high quality two-way voice now covers entire 225 to 400Mhz UHF Band.
• A state-of-the-art, 360 degree, Wide Band DF antenna from Chelton Electrostatics Inc. provides accurate azimuth measurements at all angles from 110 to 407 MHz, simultaneously monitors 4 channels and decodes the 406 MHz COSPAS-SARSAT embedded GPS position.
• Interoperable with all standard emergency distress beacons and Cubic’s URX-3000 Tactical ELT and GPS based survival radios.
• *Additional Data I/O includes MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC-429 and RS-422 ports.

AN/ARS-6 V12 DATA SUMMARY

GENERAL:
Frequency Range: 225 MHz to 400 MHz
Available Channels: 7000 in 25 kHz steps
Modulation: AM voice, BPSK/OOK (DME), OOK Data
Built-in-Test: 5-second self test
Antenna Coverage: 360 degrees

RECEIVER:
Type: Dual conversion superheterodyne
Sensitivity: -113 dBm
Selectivity: 70 kHz IF
Audio Output: +17 dBm (150 impedance - compatible with standard ICS)

TRANSMITTER:
Average Power Output: 10 watts
Spectrum: nominal 60 dB down at ± 1 MHz from the carrier frequency (transpond mode)
AudioOutput: +17dBm (150 impedance - compatible with standard ICS)

SUPPORTED INTERFACES:
MIL-STD-1553
RS-422
ARINC-429
Stand Alone

PHYSICAL:
Receiver-Transmitter: Size - 4.8" x 5.8" x 12.3" Weight - 12 lbs.
DF Antenna: Size - 9" diameter
Operational Temperature: -40 C° to + 55 C°
Storage Temperature: -57 C° to +85 C°
Power Required: 4.5 Amps (max) at 28 Vdc
.75 Amps Receive/Standby @ 28Vdc