The AXN/ITE/01U Axonite from Curtiss-Wright is a compact, rugged solution for remote housing of a single Axon user module in aerospace and defense applications. Designed for flight test instrumentation, it enables modules to be placed up to 10 meters from the Axon chassis, improving signal-to-noise ratios, reducing wiring, and enhancing heat dissipation. With a volume of less than 8 cubic inches, this lightweight aluminum unit is powered via the AXN/EXT/401 extender card, ensuring seamless integration with Axon systems. Ideal for space-constrained environments, it delivers reliable performance in harsh conditions.
Key Features
- Remote Module Housing: Houses one Axon user module, enabling placement up to 10 meters from the chassis.
- Compact Design: Occupies less than 8 cubic inches for space-efficient installations.
- Rugged Construction: Durable aluminum housing ensures reliability in harsh environments.
- Improved Signal Quality: Proximity to sensors enhances signal-to-noise ratio.
- Reduced Wiring: Minimizes system wiring for simplified setups.
- Enhanced Heat Dissipation: Optimizes thermal management in high-temperature conditions.
- Seamless Integration: Connects logically to Axon chassis via AXN/EXT/401 extender card.
- Power Efficiency: Powered through the Axon chassis interface, eliminating external power needs.
- LED Indicator: Features a power-on LED for easy status monitoring.
- Flight Test Optimized: Designed for demanding aerospace instrumentation applications.
Applications
The AXN/ITE/01U Axonite is tailored for defense and aerospace industries, particularly in flight test instrumentation for aircraft, missiles, and hypersonic platforms. Its compact size and remote placement capability make it ideal for space-constrained environments like fighter jets or small launch vehicles. By positioning modules closer to sensors, it ensures high-fidelity data capture for strain, temperature, and vibration measurements, critical for performance validation. The rugged design withstands harsh conditions, supporting reliable data acquisition in missile testing, UAVs, and other avionics systems, reducing wiring complexity and enhancing mission success.
