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Talon RTR 2750
250 MS/sec RF/IFrugged rackmount recorder

Scalable multichannel
RF/IF signal acquisition▪ Phase-coherent recording of 16independent input channels▪ Up to 243 TB of front-panel removablesolid state storage▪ Captures RF signals with bandwidths up
to 100 MHz▪ SystemFlow GUI with Signal Viewer
analysis tool

The Talon® RTR 2750 is a turnkey recording system that provides
phase-coherent recording of 16 independent input channels. Each
input channel includes a 250 MHz 16-bit A/D and an FPGA-based digital
downconverter with programmable decimations from 2 to 65536, thereby
providing the ability to capture RF signals with bandwidths up to 100 MHz.
With options for AC- or DC-coupled input channels, RF signals up to 700 MHz in frequency
can be sampled and streamed to disk in real-time at sustained aggregate recording rates
up to 8 GB/sec in a 4U rackmount solution.
Designed to operate under conditions of vibration and extended operating temperatures,
the RTR 2750 is ideal for military, airborne and field applications that require a ruggedsystem. The hot-swappable solid state storage drives provide the highest level ofperformance under harsh conditions and allow for quick removal of mission-critical data.
A/D sampling rates, DDC decimations and trigger settings are among the selectablesystem parameters, providing a system that is simple to configure and operate. An
optional GPS time and position stamping facility allows the user to timestamp eachacquisition as well as track the location of a system in motion.

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FEATURES▪ Sixteen 250 MHz 16-bit A/Ds

▪ 4U 19-inch rugged rackmount PC server chassis▪ Sixteen independently-configurable DDC decimations
ranging from 2 to 65536▪ Windows® workstation with high-performance Intel®
processor▪ Sixteen interdependently-configurable DDC tuningfrequencies▪ Front panel removable-SSD drives▪ Capable of recording RF frequencies to 700 MHz▪ Multiple RAID levels of 0, 5 and 6▪ Capable of recording signals with bandwidths to 100 MHz▪ SystemFlow® GUI with signal viewer analysis tool

▪ 8 GB/s real-time aggregate recording rate

▪ Optional GPS time and position stamping

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RUGGED AND FLEXIBLE ARCHITECTURE

SYSTEMFLOW SIMULATORThe RTR 2750 is configured in a 4U 19-inch rack-mountablechassis, with hot-swap data drives, front panel USB ports, andI/O connectors on the rear panel. Systems are scalable toaccommodate multiple chassis to increase channel counts andaggregate data rates. All recorder chassis are connected via
Ethernet and can be controlled from a single GUI either locallyor from a remote PC.

To learn more about SystemFlow software, contact Mercury attechsales@mrcy.com. The SystemFlow Simulator allows you tolearn how to use a Talon recorder's SystemFlow software interface
before you acquire a recorder or while you are waiting for deliveryof a recorder.

The RTR 2750 includes as many as 32 hot-swappable SSDs toprovide flexible storage capacities up to 243 TB. The 2.5-inch
SSDs can be easily removed or exchanged during a mission toretrieve recorded data. Multiple RAID levels, including 0, 5, and 6
provide a choice for the required level of redundancy.

The Simulator can simulate the operating environment of all thedifferent Talon recorder models. The Simulator also
demonstrates the SystemFlow Signal Viewer by playing
recorded signals to simulate the appearance of live signals
being digitized and recorded by a Talon analog signal recorder.

Features▪ Provides real-time recording system simulation

SYSTEMFLOW SOFTWAREAll Talon recorders include the Mercury SystemFlow® recording
software. SystemFlow software enables users to configure andcontrol a Talon recorder:▪ The SystemFlow GUI provides a point-and-click user interface. It
includes Configure, Record, Playback, and Status screens, eachwith intuitive controls and indicators. The user can easily move
between screens to configure parameters, control and monitor arecording, and play back a recorded stream.
▪ SystemFlow API provides a set of C-callable libraries that allow
engineers to develop their own user interface to configure andcontrol their Talon recorder. Additional high-level libraries, likePython, are available upon request.

▪ Allows engineers to write and test their application (builtusing the SystemFlow API) before receiving the recorder
hardware▪ Demonstrates SystemFlow signal and file viewer tool▪ Capable of simulating all Talon analog and digital recordingsystems▪ Full Talon SystemFlow GUI▪ Simulator can be used to develop Talon system profiles foruse in the final system

The SystemFlow GUI and API can be run from a remote connection
over Gigabit Ethernet. Recorders can be set up to run
autonomously by implementing scripts using the API interface.
Talon systems record all data to the native NTFS file system,
allowing for quick and easy access to the data from anycomputer. A simple header that holds the recording parametersis added to the beginning of each file. An optional GPS receiver
allows the user to precisely timestamp files and optionally track
the recorder’s position throughout a mission.

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SYSTEMFLOW RECORDER INTERFACEThe RTR 2750 GUI provides the user with a control interface for therecording system. It includes Configuration, Record, Playback andStatus screens, each with intuitive controls and indicators. The user
can easily move between screens to set configuration parameters,

mrcy.comcontrol and monitor a recording, play back a recorded signal andmonitor board temperature and voltage levels. The signal viewer,
integrated into the recording GUI, allows the user to monitor realtime signals or signals recorded on disk.

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SYSTEMFLOW HARDWARE CONFIGURATION INTERFACEThe RTR 2750 Configure screens provide a simple and intuitivemeans for setting up the system parameters. The DDC
configuration screen, shown below, allows user entries for input

mrcy.comsource, center frequency, and decimation, as well as gate andtrigger information. All parameters contain limit-checking andintegrated help.

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Talon RTR 2750SIGNAL VIEWER
The SystemFlow Signal Viewer includes a spectrogram, virtual
oscilloscope, and spectrum analyzer for signal monitoring in both thetime and frequency domains. It is extremely useful for previewing live
inputs prior to recording, and for monitoring signals as they are being
recorded to help ensure successful recording sessions. The viewer
can also be used to inspect and analyze the recorded files after therecording is complete.

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Advanced signal analysis capabilities include automatic
calculators for signal amplitude and frequency, second andthird harmonic components, THD (total harmonic distortion),and SINAD (signal to noise and distortion). With time andfrequency zoom, panning modes, and dual, annotated cursors
to mark and measure points of interest, the SystemFlow Signal
Viewer can often eliminate the need for a separate
oscilloscope or spectrum analyzer in the field.

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SYSTEMFLOW API
SystemFlow includes a complete API (Application Programming
Interface) supporting control and status queries of all operationsof the Talon recorder from a custom application.
High-level C-language function calls and the supporting device
drivers allow users to incorporate the RTR 2750 as a highperformance server front end to a larger system. This ismrcy.com

supported using a socket interface through the Ethernet port,
either to a local host or through an internet link for remote,standalone acquisition. Recorded NTFS files can be easily
retrieved through the same connection. In addition to C,
support is also provided for high level languages such as
Python and C#. Below is an example of controlling recording via
the SystemFlow API.

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SPECIFICATIONS
PC Workstation

External Clocks
Connector Type: Rear panel female MMCX connector

Operating System: Windows®

Input Type: Transformer-coupled

Processor: Intel Core i7 processor or better

Full-scale Input: 0 to +10 dBm

SDRAM: (standard) 8 GBTrigger▪ Option -309: 16 GBConnector Type: Rear panel female MMCX connector▪ Option -310: 32 GB

Input Type: LVTTL▪ Option -311: 64 GB

Physical and Environmental

RAID

4U Short Chassis: 19" W x 21" D x 7" H

▪ Storage: 15.3, 30.7 or 243 TB

Weight: 50 lb. approx.

▪ Supported RAID Levels: (standard) 0

Operating Temp: 0° to +50° C▪ Option -285: RAID 5▪ Option -286: RAID 6▪ Drive Type: SATA III or NVME SSDs

Analog Signal Inputs
Connector Type: Rear-panel female MMCX connectors

Storage Temp: –40° to +85° C
Relative Humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing
Operating Shock: 15 g max. (11 msec, half sine wave)
Operating Vibration: 10 to 20 Hz: 0.02 inch peak, 20 to 500
Hz: 1.4 g peak acceleration
Power Requirements: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 500 W max.

Input Type: Transformer-coupled, optional DC-coupled
Full-Scale Input: +4 dBm into 50 ohms
3 dB Passband: 300 kHz to 700 MHz
Anti-Aliasing Filters: External, user-supplied

A/D Converters

ORDERING INFORMATIONRAID Configurations
Standard

RAID 0 configuration

Type: Texas Instruments ADS42LB69

Option -285

RAID 5 configuration

Sampling Rate (ƒs): User selectable, 10 MHz to 250 MHz

Option -286

RAID 6 configuration

Resolution: 16 bits
SNR: 73.2 dBFS
SFDR: 87 dBc (HD2 and HD3)
100 dBc (Non HD2 and HD3)

Digital Downconverters
Type: Mercury DDC IP Core
Decimation (D): User selectable 2 to 65536

Memory Options
Standard

8 GB system memory

Option -309

16 GB system memory

Option -310

32 GB system memory

Option -311

64 GB system memory

IF Center Frequency Tuning: User selectable, 32-bit
resolution
DDC Usable Bandwidth: 0.8*ƒs/D, factory-supplied DDC
coefficient tables

A/D Clock
Clock Sources: Selectable from onboard programmable VCXO
or external clocks

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LIFETIME SUPPORT FOR TALON PRODUCTS

Storage Options
Option -415

7.6 TB SSD storage capacity

Option -420

15.3 TB SSD storage capacity

Option -430

30.7 TB SSD storage capacity

Option -460

61.4 TB SSD storage capacity

Option -485

122.8 TB SSD storage capacity

Option -490

243.3 TB SSD storage capacity

Mercury offers worldwide customers shorter development time,
reliable, rugged solutions for a variety of environments, reduced
costs, and mature software development tools. We offer freelifetime support from our engineering staff, which customers
can depend on through phone and email, as well as software
updates. Take advantage of our 40 years of experience indelivering high-performance radar, communications, SIGINT,
EW, and data acquisition MIL-Aero solutions worldwide.

General Options (append to all options)
Option -261

GPS time and position stamping

Option -264

IRIG-B time stamping

Contact Mercury for compatible option combinations. Storage and general
options may change, so contact Mercury for the latest information.

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