The easiest way to use the LP1553-3 card is with CoPilot 1553, a powerful databus analyzer program available as an optional package. CoPilot 1553 supports and greatly simplifies tasks associated with defining and scheduling bus controller commands, defining BC and RT data values, and capturing and analyzing data. The CoPilot 1553 System, with CoPilot 1553 and Ballard Technology's MIL-STD-1553 PCI board, is an exceptional value.
Alternatively, software developers can use the bundled Application Program Interface (API) that enables quick and easy development of custom applications. Driver software is included for Windows and LabView. Linux, VxWorks and other drivers are available.