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Avionics BusBox 2000 Series

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Avionics BusBox 2000 Series
Embedded Computer for Rugged Applications

Applications

  • Data and protocol convertor
  • Network server
  • Data recorder/concentrator
  • Health monitoring
  • Local/distributed control
  • Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) integration
  • Maintenance gateway
  • In-flight system validation
  • Aircraft Interface Device (AID)
  • Power Management Unit (PMU)

Interfaces

  • MIL-STD-1553
  • ARINC 429/575
  • ARINC 708/453
  • ARINC 717/573
  • RS-232/422/485
  • Ethernet (10/100)
  • USB 2.0 Host (High Speed)
  • Flash Storage
  • Discrete I/O
  • PMC Expansion

The Avionics BusBox 2000 (AB2000) series of products are small, lightweight, conduction cooled, embedded computers for rugged environments. These off-the-shelf computers have many built-in standard peripherals and interfaces for various avionics databuses, as well as PMC expansion capability. With the addition of application software, the AB2000 provides a readily available Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solution to challenging interface, bridging and control problems. The AB2000 is available in many configurations to meet a variety of needs.

Typical applications for the AB2000 include data and protocol conversion, databus and network bridging, data servers, data recorders, communications, power controllers, federated controllers and multiple net-centric applications. The AB2000 delivers outstanding performance for applications on the ground and in the air. They are ideal for helicopter, fixed wing and ground mobile platforms.

At the heart of the AB2000 a user programmable PowerPC® processor runs the software application and controls the various standard (serial, Ethernet, USB, and discrete) and avionics databus (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429/708/717, etc.) interfaces. The high level of functionality implemented in the hardware interface circuitry assures full use of the PowerPC processor for the software application.

Standard Computer Interfaces

All models have the following interfaces:

  • RS-232/423/422/485 2 channels (selectable)
  • Ethernet (10/100) 1 port
  • USB 2.0 2 host ports
  • IRIG A/B AM/DC TTL receiver

Additional Interfaces

The architecture of the AB200 provides flexibility to include many other interface capabilities, such as mass storage, analog, audio, CAN, synchro, etc. New features, functions, and channels counts are being added regularly to the AB2000. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

 

Avionics Interfaces

The following interfaces are available on common COTS configurations:

  • MIL-STD-1553 Up to 4 dual redundant channels
  • ARINC 429 Up to 12 channels
  • ARINC 708 Up to 4 channels
  • ARINC 717 Up to 2 channels (Biphase/Bipolar)
  • Avionics Discrete I/O Up to 48 programmable Input/Outputs

BASIC

  • PowerPC processor
  • 64 MB SDRAM
  • 16 MB Flash
  • Real Time Clock with backup power
  • Voltage and temperature monitoring
  • Flash drive
  • Conduction cooled PMC site
  • Power: 28 VDC nominal
  • MTBF: 350,000+ hours
 

ENVIRONMENTAL

  • Extended Temperature
  • Conduction or convection cooled
  • DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461

MECHANICAL

  • Compact enclosure: 5.25 x 7.5 x 2.5 inch (139 x 186 x 63 mm)
  • Weight: 3.5 lbs (1.6Kg) Horizontal & vertical mounting

There are two ways software can operate the AB2000, either embedded or tethered. Embedded programs for the PowerPC processor are first developed on a host computer and then uploaded to the AB2000's universal BTIDriver non-volatile Flash memory. At power-on the embedded application boots from the Flash memory and runs without host intervention. The tethered case is where a separate computer runs the application and controls the AB2000 over Ethernet.

The included Software Development Kit (SDK) provides tools and examples to facilitate the development of software applications. The AB2000 uses Ballard's universal BTIDriver API, so application software for the AB2000 can be easily ported to or from other Ballard products. Although the AB2000 can be easily configured and run with only a few API calls, the comprehensive library includes a broad range of functions for specialized needs. The optional CoPilot software facilitates analysis and test for in-flight and other embedded applications.

AB2000 Models

Ballard offers over 60 COTS AB2000 configurations. Contact Ballard for detailed information and custom needs. The following are a few example configurations:

Model AB2280
Base Model features plus 4 dual redundant multi-function MIL-STD-1553 channels

Model AB2146
Base Model features plus 8R/4T ARINC 429 and 1R/1T ARINC 717 channels

Model AB2342
Base Model features plus 8R/4T ARINC 429, 1R/1T ARINC 708 and 1 dual redundant multi-function MIL-STD-1553 channel

Many more models are available.
Contact Ballard for more information.

TypeTitleDate
  Datasheet AB2000 Series Datasheet 8/21/2008
X Product Manual AB2000 Series Manual 4/21/2009
X API Manual BTIDriver 1553 Manual 1/5/2010
X API Manual BTIDriver 429 Manual 1/6/2010
X API Manual BTIDriver 708 Manual 10/23/2009
X API Manual BTIDriver 717 Manual 1/6/2010
X API Manual BTIDriver 717 Repeater Addendum 8/31/2004
X Driver Avionics BusBox Driver Win32/64 1/20/2010
X Examples Avionics BusBox C Examples 10/23/2009
X Examples Avionics BusBox LabVIEW Examples 1/21/2010
X Examples Avionics BusBox VB Examples 7/28/2009
X Examples Avionics BusBox C-Sharp Examples 7/28/2009
X Examples Avionics BusBox VB.NET Examples 7/28/2009
X Examples Williamsburg Library and Examples 3/3/2010
X Other AB2000 Horizontal Mounting Info Sheet 10/22/2008
X Other AB2000 Vertical Mounting Info Sheet 10/22/2008
X Other AB2000 Installation CAD Files 4/6/2009
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