Vehicle & Tactical Systems · 4 products
New Product LineControl Panels & Operator Units
Guarded control panels through which operators run military systems by hand
However advanced the automatic control, military systems keep physical controls within the operator's reach: buttons and switches that start and stop the system, change its mode and cut everything in an emergency. The panels and control units in this category are designed to prevent unintended operation: the emergency stop sits inside a fixed mechanical guard, critical switches are covered and the state of every control is shown by an indicator. All are designed and manufactured by TEDEG in Ankara; enclosure, front panel, wiring harness and marking are made in-house.
Control Panels & Operator Units — products
TEDEG Defence is an Ankara-based Turkish defence manufacturer that designs and builds control panels with guarded controls, pendant control units and remote control units for military systems.
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| Model | Supply voltage | Communication | Ingress protection (IP) | Operating temperature | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18–36 VDC from the main unit over the interconnection cable; no separate supply | Not listed | IP65 | −32 °C … +50 °C | 1 kg | |
28 VDC, supplied by the MCU-400 (no separate supply needed) | RS-485 with the MCU-400 main board | IP67 | −35 °C … +50 °C | 0.65 kg (excluding cable) | |
18–32 VDC · designed to MIL-STD-1275E | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 700 ± 60 g | |
Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 2 kg ± 10 % |
— = not listed in the model's key specifications; see the product page for full details.
About Control Panels & Operator Units
Which product for which need?
- Manual control of many mechanisms in the field: TDG-OCP-101 Military Operator Control Panel — guarded emergency stop, 5 covered pushbuttons, 3 red-covered and 6 guarded switches, 14 indicator LEDs, one MIL-DTL-38999 connector, 220 × 270 × 60 mm
- Firing controls in the operator console: TDG-FCP-101 Weapon System Firing Control Panel — console flush mount; guarded emergency stop, 3-position mode selector, covered safe/arm switch, 18–32 VDC, designed to MIL-STD-1275E
- Running a motor system from a wired pendant: Mil-Drive HCU-400 Military Pendant Control Unit — works with the MCU-400 motor control unit; covered raise / lower switch, emergency stop, fault reset, 5 indicators, IP67, 5 m cable
- Switching a PDU on and off remotely: PowerGuard RCU-01 PDU Remote Control Unit — works with the DC-PDCU-11; sequenced main power on/off, ALL ON / ALL OFF, covered emergency stop, IP65, 5 / 10 / 15 m cable
What to check when choosing a control panel: the control list (pushbutton, covered switch, toggle switch, mode selector), protection against unintended operation, indicator and LED needs, the connection to the system (discrete signals or a communication line), connector type, mounting (console flush, surface mount, hand-held), protection class and supply. Front-face legends and language are set for each order.
Why not a standard panel? Console cut-out, control list and connector plan differ on every platform. TEDEG builds the panel to these inputs, so the system does not have to be fitted to a catalogue part.
For the systems they control, see military motor drives and military power distribution units. Send your control list and panel drawing through the quote form.
FAQ
What is the difference between a military and a commercial control panel?+
On a military panel the controls are protected against unintended operation (guarded emergency stop, covered switches, side-guarded toggle switches), it connects to the system through circular military connectors and it is designed for the platform's supply, temperature and vibration conditions. The front-face layout and legends are specific to the platform.
Which panel suits which mounting?+
The TDG-FCP-101 mounts flush in a console through its flanged front panel; the TDG-OCP-101 fixes to a wall or console surface through mounting tabs at its four corners; the HCU-400 is a wired hand-held unit; the RCU-01 is fixed with mounting ears and can sit 5, 10 or 15 m from the main unit.
How do the panels connect to the system?+
The TDG-FCP-101 and TDG-OCP-101 deliver switch states as discrete signals through a single MIL-DTL-38999 connector. The HCU-400 communicates with the MCU-400 main board over RS-485 and takes its supply from the MCU-400. The RCU-01 connects to the DC-PDCU-11 through one cable with a single military connector that carries supply and RS-485.
Can the controls and front-face legends be changed?+
Yes. Number and type of controls, indicator LEDs, front-face legends and language, connector, cable length and enclosure colour are set per project.
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