MIDS Support Equipment and Accessories
Support Equipment and Accessories
For part numbers, brief product descriptions, and pricing information, view the Price List.
Support Equipment for Terminal Integration
Shorten your schedule and simplify your integration of MIDS LVT terminals with help from our full set of support equipment for MIDS. Get everything you need to integrate, test, and support MIDS LVT terminals:
- MIDS LVT(1) Power Unit
- MIDS LVT(1) Cooling Tray
- MIDS LVT(1) Control Panel
- MIDS LVT(1) Integrated Control Unit
- MIDS LVT(1) Cables
- MIDS LVT(2) Cables
- RF Network
We also offer 1553 bus couplers, attenuators, terminators, GPS receivers, L-Band antennas, and other long lead items, making it convenient for customers to order everything they need from one source.
Support Equipment for Field Service Engineers
Field service engineers can take it with them! We provide transport cases for the power unit and cooling tray and offer products specifically designed for use in the field:
- LVT(1) Control Plug, J7
- The MIDS “Does All” Cable
- Support Port Interceptor
Inserts between an operational host and its MIDS terminal to provide access to the terminal Support Port. Connects to PC or MIDS Flight Recorder. Battery operated to permit flight-line use. All cables included.
View SPI data sheet - Portable L-Band Antenna
Support Equipment for Terminal Testing and Troubleshooting
Test your terminal installation in the lab. Stimulate your terminal and verify its performance. Or collect data automatically from flight tests for detailed analysis.
- Link 16 Environment Gateway Stimulator (LEGS)
An essential tool used by prime developers and logistic centers for the integration of MIDS terminals. The LEGS software assists in terminal troubleshooting and maintenance, and also provides Link 16 system performance measurement and evaluation.
LEGS data sheet
- Link 16 Navigation Test Set
Provides a high-fidelity "rest of the world" environment for stimulating MIDS RELNAV function and validating host-aiding implementations.
Link 16 Navigation Test Set data sheet
- Link 16 Flightline Tool (LiFT)
The LiFT software application is designed to support “go/no-go” testing and troubleshooting of MIDS terminals in a field environment.
LiFT data sheet
- MIDS Flight Recorder
Connects to the Link 16 terminal support port to automatically record data, including terminal performance data not available on the normal host interface. It obtains a complete record of all transmissions and receptions, including terminal generated messages, navigation performance, signal quality measures and digitized voice.
MIDS Flight Recorder data sheet
Data Sheet
MIDS Support Port Interceptor Kit (1.64 MB)
Link 16 Flightline Tool (LiFT) (4.06 MB)
Support
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United States
Link 16/MIDS inquiries within the U.S.:
Email: mids.us@viasat.com
Telephone: 760.602.5649
Mailing Address:
MIDS US Inquiries
6155 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009-1699
USA
International
Link 16/MIDS inquiries outside the U.S.:
Email: mids.international@viasat.com
Telephone: +1 760.476.2675
Mailing Address:
MIDS International Inquiries
6155 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009-1699
USA

