Announcing CoPilot Version 4.83
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The New CoPilot
Ballard Technology is pleased to announce the latest release of CoPilot: version 4.83
(released March, 2008). CoPilot integrates
MIL-STD-1553,
ARINC 429,
AFDX,
ARINC 708/453 and
Serial functionality into one package. CoPilot users can host multiple boards and multiple
databus protocols in the same CoPilot project. CoPilot version 4 introduced many new
features for MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, ARINC 708, and Serial ports. CoPilot version 4 introduces
the AFDX protocol into the CoPilot family.
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Special Offer for Current CoPilot Users
If you already own CoPilot (Standard or Plus), be sure to take advantage of the opportunity
to upgrade to version 4.83 (Standard or Plus). Current CoPilot users can upgrade to version
4.83 for a special price.
If you already have a support account
login to download the latest version. If you need to create a support account you can do so by
clicking here or contact Ballard Technology for more details.
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New Features in CoPilot 1553 version 4
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| Host OmniBusBox and Omnibus VME multi-protocol boards (Remote Ethernet controllable) |
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| Monitor Analysis tools for real-time bus loading, error and utilization statistics |
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| Use the new Cockpit View control panel window to quickly link to flight controls and displays |
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| Additional automation/scripting support for: data file exporting, dynamic SA & BCMsg creation, monitor start/stop |
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| Timeout reporting in 1553 View window for messages, sub
addresses and fields |
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| Support for OmniBus IRIG time-tags and programmable
sync and trigger lines* |
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| Support for OmniBus 1553 features (variable transmit amplitude,
zero crossing distortion, configurable RT response time, and selectable bus
termination)* |
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| Control CoPilot from third-party applications using OLE
Automation |
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| Host and edit third-party documents directly in the CoPilot
workspace |
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| BC schedule default/custom modes and schedule error handling
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| Error View window controls error injection while running |
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| New Project Wizard and New Project dialog for quick start-up
configuration |
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| Data Generator includes delay setting and pause control |
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| Monitor View adds data import, user comments, capture modes, and
filter options |
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| Data fields include reverse word order option and timeout
notification |
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| Interpreters include offset value |
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| Hardware Playback on OmniBus products (Replay recorded data) |
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| New Quick View library of preconfigured controls launch directly
from data fields |
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| New hardware playback mode for testing external terminals with
monitored data* |
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| Control View adds property browser, additional controls, and
third-party controls |
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| Strip View window displays operating limits and cursor values
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| Control third-party applications from CoPilot Script View using
OLE Automation |
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| Import/export scripts directly in Script View, plus automatic
event handler code |
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| Script View can now access Error Injection View and Control View
controls |
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Click here to expand the table to compare to version 3
Features first introduced in version 3:
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| Automatic default BC schedule option if no schedule has been defined |
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| Single-shot transmission of scheduled BC messages |
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| BC Pause property gives users more control over the BC |
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| RTs are automatically detected |
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| Monitor external RT activity in Shadow RT mode |
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| Export fields to ExcelŽ from monitor for easy analysis and
charting |
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| Data Plot post-analysis charts of all monitored data |
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| Edit individual recorded messages in Monitor View |
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| Define a custom data interpreter with the script interpreter
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| Add and modify Data Generator objects while running |
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| Improved icons and menu navigation |
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| Run state and duration display in status bar |
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| Save controls linked to data fields in 1553 database |
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| Additional data analysis information available in Strip View
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| Quick-launch strip charts from individual data fields during
simulation |
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| Optimize Strip View display to actual data values with auto-zoom
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| Two user-controlled timers added to Script View |
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| Expanded sample script library |
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* Available for selected hardware
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New Features in CoPilot 429
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Standard |
Plus |
| Host OmniBusBox and Omnibus VME multi protocol boards (Remote Ethernet controllable) |
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| Use the new Cockpit View control panel window to
quickly link to flight controls and displays |
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| Additional automation/scripting support for: data file
exporting, monitor start/stop, and more |
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| Support for OmniBus IRIG time-tags and programmable
sync and trigger lines* |
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| Support for OmniBus 429 parametric features (variable transmit
amplitude and custom speeds for individual transmit and receive channels)* |
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| Monitor View adds data import, user comments, capture modes, and
filter options |
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| Control CoPilot from third-party applications using OLE
Automation |
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| Host and edit third-party documents directly in the CoPilot
workspace |
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| New Project Wizard and New Project dialog for quick start-up
configuration |
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| Data Generator includes delay setting and pause control |
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| Expanded label options include interval test, pattern test, and
timeout notification |
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| Interpreters include offset value |
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| New Quick View library of preconfigured controls launch directly
from labels/fields |
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| Control View adds property browser, additional controls, and
third-party controls |
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| Strip View window displays operating limits and cursor values
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| Hardware playback supports multiple channel playback and
filtering |
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| Control third-party applications from CoPilot Script View using
OLE Automation |
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| Import/export scripts directly in Script View, plus automatic
event handler code |
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| Scrip View can now access more CoPilot objects, such as Control
View controls |
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Click here to expand the table to compare to version 3
Features first introduced in version 3:
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Standard |
Plus |
| Export fields to ExcelŽ from monitor for easy analysis and
charting |
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| Define a custom data interpreter with the script interpreter
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| Add and modify Data Generator objects while running |
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| Improved icons and menu navigation |
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| Run state and duration display in status bar |
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| Custom Scheduling (for BUSBox, LP429-3, and LC429-3) |
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| Data Plot post-analysis information available in Strip View |
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| Additional data analysis information available in Strip View
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| Quick-launch strip charts from individual labels during
simulation |
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| Optimize Strip View display to actual data values with auto-zoom
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| Two user-controlled timers added to Script View |
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| Expanded sample script library |
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Introducing Serial Ports in CoPilot
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CoPilot version 4.20 introduced the integration of Serial Ports. Serial data can now be received and transmitted
in CoPilot. The Serial Ports can be controlled by scripting or with the new Serial View. Call for more details.
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