Radar Signal Simulator (RSS) AN/PLM-4
for Electronic Warfare

EDO's Electronic Warfare (EW) Radar Signal Simulator (RSS) is a portable, self-contained, lightweight, flexible, and cost-effective radar simulator that tests Radar Warning Receivers (RWR).

Radar Signal Simulator
AN/PLM-4

The RSS is designed to be used on aircraft, helicopters, surface ship, submarines, and land vehicles to test their detection and identification capabilities against the latest hostile threats.

We can customize the RSS or build similar test equipment to meet your Radar Warning Receiver or Electronic Warfare (EW) testing requirements. The AN/PLM-4 is so customizable that EDO is building a whole product line around the RSS. The AN/PLM-4 products, options, and accessories include:

	Automated Radar Signal Simulator (ARSS)
	UHF Remote Option
	End-to-End Test System
	Electro Optical (EO)/Radio Frequency (RF) Sensor Test Set

Radar Signal Simulator AN/PLM-4 details:

General Description
Features
General Specifications
Block Diagram
RSS Product Brochure (PDF)

AN/PLM-4 Radar Simulator
Radar Signal Simulator with Remote Control

Radar Signal Simulator General Description:

The Radar Signal Simulator (RSS) AN/PLM-4:

Is a user programmable, lightweight, highly mobile test set that generates pulse and scan modulated Radio Frequency (RF) signals.

Radiates, using internal antennas, toward the System Under Test (SUT) allowing the user to evaluate the SUT operation or perform diagnostics.

Is self-contained, operates from internal batteries or external AC power, and can be hand carried and operated by a single person.

Can be used for testing:

	Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) Systems
	On-Board Self-Protection Electronic Countermeasures Systems
	Electronic Warfare (EW) Pods
	Electronic Warfare Support Measures (ESM) systems

Performing a test with the
Radar Signal Simulator

Can be connected directly to the Radar Warning Receiver, bypassing the antennas, for test and troubleshooting.

Has a Remote Terminal that allows an operator to remotely control the Radar Signal Simulator functions. An operator seated in an aircraft/helicopter under test can visually determine the operability of the Radar Warning Receiver by observing the RWR displays.

Has a scenario capability that enables rapid testing and allows the RSS to be used as an end-of-runway or dockside pre-mission tester.

Is very flexible and can be adapted with other equipment to provide enhanced EW testing. For example EDO designed a very cost-effective End-to-End Test System (ETETS) around the RSS AN/PLM-4. Download and save or view online our ETETS brochure.

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AN/ALM-4 Features:

Programmable Emitter Parameters

Call EDO for detailed information on the
AN/PLM-4

(888) 262-0512

Send an Information Request Form to EDO

Lightweight/One Man Portable

Internal Battery Power

Built-In or External Battery Charger

Threat library stored on removable media

Extensive Built-In-Test for Easy Repair

Remote Operation for Crew Station Testing up to 1000 feet from the unit

Small Unit Footprint (1 square foot) Conducive for Rapid Deployment

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RSS General Specifications

	FREQUENCY RANGE	Fully tunable 500 MHz to 18 GHz, options to 40 GHz
	PULSE REPETITION INTERVAL TYPES	Jitter, Stagger, and Guidance Triplets
	FULLY PROGRAMMABLE SCAN	Standard scan patterns and advanced waveforms
	PROGRAMMING	Menu driven from the keyboard or PC software (supplied)
	POWER	Universal AC, auto-switching AC input or battery
	POWER SAVING FEATURE	Operator selected energy saver mode
	BATTERIES	Two (2) removable, extended life Lithium Ion batteries
	EMITTER MEMORY	Rugged all-weather removable emitter memory module
	CARRYING HARNESS	OSHA compliant design
	REMOTE OPERATION	Remote handheld keyboard for operation up to 1000 Ft (300m) Optional RF remote for end-of-runway crew trigger
	SCENARIO OPERATION	Up to 100 emitters for end-of-runway testing
	EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION	Allows for true multi-beam generation with multiple RSS units
	ENVIRONMENTAL	Designed to MIL-T-28800; Class C; Type II
	OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE	-40°C to +55°C
	WEIGHT	Twenty Five (25) lbs. (12 kg)
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Radar Signal Simulator AN/PLM-4 Block Diagram

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Updated: January 23, 2008

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Radar Signal Simulator (RSS) AN/PLM-4 for Electronic Warfare

Radar Signal Simulator (RSS) AN/PLM-4
for Electronic Warfare