OmniBusBox™ Ethernet/USB Interface for Multiple Avionics Databuses

MIL-STD-1553

Up to 2 dual-redundant 1553 channels per module - BC, RT, Monitor, multi-terminal, and advanced error injection. Five levels to choose from. More...

ARINC 429

Up to 16 ARINC 429 channels per module. Available with parametrics, ARINC 717 and CSDB channels, and serial ports. More...

ARINC 708

Up to 4 ARINC 708 channels (2R/2T) per module. Available in parametric versions. More...

ARINC 717

Up to 8 ARINC 717 channels (4R/4T) per module. Software-selectable between biphase/bipolar. More...

CSDB

8 channels of CSDB (4R/4T) per module. Available with ARINC 429. More...

Serial Ports

4 Serial UARTs per module. Available with ARINC 429. More...

Discrete I/O

32 Discrete I/O lines per module. More...

CoPilot

The easiest way to use your OmniBusBox is with CoPilot, Ballard's Windows-based software. CoPilot is an intuitive, interactive program that simplifies the simulation and testing of avionics systems. CoPilot auto-detection, engineering units conversion, and other features increase user productivity. In CoPilot, you can quickly build transmit schedules and enter and display data in meaningful engineering units. The Sequential Monitor captures, records, filters, displays, and exports databus traffic. CoPilot features include virtual instruments, hardware and software playback modes, and scripting. CoPilot also supports MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 708, ARINC 664/AFDX and limited serial communications. Because CoPilot can host multiple cards, channels, and databuses, it is the ideal tool for operating OmniBus products. CoPilot may be purchased as part of an OmniBus system or separately.

BTIDriver API

Alternatively, software developers can use the included Application Program Interface (API) to quickly develop custom applications. OmniBus products can be easily configured and operated with only a few API calls. The comprehensive library also includes a broad range of functions for specialized needs.

Drivers

Driver software is available for Windows®, Linux®, LabVIEW, LabVIEW RT, VxWorks®, INTEGRITY® and other operating systems. Availability varies by product. Contact Ballard for specific details for your desired Omnibus product.

PowerPC

An SDK is available for advanced users who are developing software to run on the PowerPC (available on OmniBusBox, OmniBus VME, and OmniBus PMC).

XXX :: Platform Number

#	Description
111	PCI w/ 1 core
112	PCI w/ 2 cores
121	3U cPCI w/ 1 core
122	3U cPCI w/ 2 cores
141	PMC w/ 1 fixed core (MIL-STD-1553 only)
152	6U VME w/ 2 cores and PMC site
154	6U VME w/ 4 cores (no PMC site)
162	OmniBusBox w/ 2 cores

CoPilot Code

To include CoPilot add "CP-" before the OmniBus order number.

Example: CP-162-544-423

Options

Contact Ballard sales for information on available OmniBus options.

YYY :: MIL-STD-1553 Module Numbers

See the OmniBus 1553 product page for a complete list of 1553 module numbers.

Example: 544 = Two level C channel module

YYY :: ARINC 429 Module Numbers

See the OmniBus 429 product page for a complete list of 429 module numbers.

Example: 427 = 4R/4T module

YYY :: ARINC 708 Module Numbers

See the OmniBus 708 product page for a complete list of 708 module numbers.

Example: 811 = 2R/2T module

YYY :: ARINC 717 Module Numbers

See the OmniBus 717 product page for a complete list of 717 module numbers.

Example: 431 = 4R/4T module

YYY :: Serial Module Numbers

See the OmniBus Serial product page for a complete list of Serial module numbers.

Example: 432 = 4 Serial UARTs module

YYY :: CSDB Module Numbers

See the OmniBus CSDB product page for a complete list of CSDB module numbers.

Example: 433 = 4R/4T module

YYY :: Discrete I/O Module Numbers

See the OmniBus Discrete I/O product page for a complete list of Discrete I/O module numbers.

Example: 832 = 32 Discrete I/O line module