Integration

BDC was sub-contracted to work on a project for the Special Forces (SAS) in Hereford to develop an automated test program for their Harris radios.

BDC worked with a software engineer to analyse the remote commands for the Harris radios and required by each of the individual test equipment. From this, the appropriate cabling and software that mimicked the desired test sequences were created. This was a bespoke solution for a unique client which then enabled technicians without detailed training to test the Harris radios and produce a report using an automated facility thus releasing more experienced technicians for frontline deployment tasks.

BDC produced a low-cost solution in a very quick turn-around time to support real-time operations and enable the maintenance facility at the customer site to diagnose faults autonomously. This enabled them to become more self-reliant and turn around faulty equipment in much faster times. It led to a justification to increase their spare parts holding.