Ultra Electronics Measurement Systems Inc.

United States

Hand controls Hand ControlsMSI's hand controls couple our broad offering of grips with our high performance joystick technologies for the best possible performance. As the inventor of the force joystick, MSI continued on a path of innovation to design, patent and manufacture non-contact sensing Hall Effect technology for our hand controls which enhances both performance and reliability. Ultra MSI hand controls feature: Gunner Hand Controlsa wide variety of form factors including traditional Gunner and Commander controls as well as lightweight, handheld solutions battle-proven performance that withstands not only documented specification requirements, but also real life wear and tear fully customizable solutions from the HMI experts to meet customer application needs continuous design and innovation to meet changing operational needs as well as enhanced human factors required for military operators in theater the support and service needed to achieve program milestones, meet technical requirements and to sustain the program through after-market maintenance and repair

Miniature joysticks As the inventor of the miniature force joystick, MSI designs and builds the most precise and robust multiple axis controls available. For use as stand-alone components for OEM use with our miniature styles also available for integration into our control grips and hand controls, MSI's selection of force and displacement joysticks provide a wide variety of options to meet customer requirements and application needs. Miniature force joysticks Miniature Force JoysticksWhen precision and fine control are required, the force joystick often provides the ideal functionality. Though a force joystick may barely seem like it's moving to an operator, the applied force is translated to a voltage signal output through the use of our strain gauge technology. MSI has been perfecting the force joystick since its invention and, as a result, produces the most precise and reliable Miniature joysticks available for applications including: precision camera control sensor and FLIR control tracking and positioning systems cursor control, including flight worthy MSI's force joystick offering provides options based on size, output and mounting. Force joystick functionality may be incorporated into any of our grip styles as either a component within the grip or as a function of the grip itself.

Soldier portable controls Leveraging our expertise in both Human Factors Engineering and traditional hand controls, MSI's most recent development projects focus on the dismounted soldier. The warfighter today has to be ready to take immediate and appropriate action at the tactical edge and he or she requires the control systems to interface effectively with the brigade as well as individual mission assets whether those are manned or unmanned vehicles, weapon systems, ISR or SA systems including UAVs and unattended sensors as well as networked communications. Recognizing the need for lightweight, soldier portable controls that concentrate functionality and asset accessibility into the warfighter's hands, MSI introduced the first fully ruggedized game-style controller in 2004. By leveraging a familiar form factor for today's soldiers, MSI was able to militarize a control system that reduced training time and has become an ideal controller for the teleoperation of everything from UAVs and UGVs to payloads on border security systems. The Freedom of Movement Control Unit, FMCU™ FMCU with LCDFMCUThe FMCU™, Freedom of Movement Control Unit, has become the preferred hand-held control system for the Army and Marines with deployment on platforms including Fire Scout, Gladiator and GBOSS. With its modular LCD, the FMCU provides the versatility many platforms demand and offers a solution to the problems and complaints associated with heads up displays. This lightweight controller is fully customizable and programmable providing the greatest concentration of HMI that MSI currently offers. Never before has so much control been packed into such a tight package. For more information on the FMCU, please download the brochure to your right or contact us.

Control grips MSI is the leading provider of control grips to defense and Prime contractors all over the world. Designed to withstand the toughest environmental conditions encountered in theater and elsewhere, MSI's customizable control grips often solve the application challenges customers frequently face and are rooted engineering excellence. the largest available library of grip shapes and sizes with thumb, pinky and trigger positions supported control grips designed for left-hand, right-hand and ambidextrous applications designs conforming to Mil Standards 810F for performance and 1472D for Human Factors designs incorporating up to 9 HMI devices (various switches, joysticks and triggers) fully customizable solutions based on proven designs and engineering excellence rugged and sealed designs that withstand harsh environments, over-use and abuse comprehensive repair and upgrade services