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FEATURED PRODUCTS
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AB2000 Series
The Avionics BusBox 2000 Series product is a rugged, small, light-weight, conduction cooled, embedded computer with built-in avionics databus interfaces for 1553, 429, 708, and 717 with Serial, Ethernet, USB, Discretes, Flash, RAM and a real time clock for embedded operating systems such as Linux, VxWorks, Integrity and others.
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For More Information
800.829.1553
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OmniBus 1553 PMC
OmniBus 1553 PMC has the power and flexibility to operate as a simple or intelligent 1553 interface card or as an embedded processor. It is available with either convection cooled front panel or conduction cooled rear panel I/O. Though not modular like other OmniBus products, it has all OmniBus 1553 features in one or two 1553 channels and a variety of configurations.
Its on-board PowerPC processor and ability to run user programs make the OmniBus 1553 PMC unique among PMC cards. The rugged conduction cooled models are ideal for demanding embedded applications.
OmniBus Product Family
Ballard's OmniBus products connect computers or networks to one or more
avionics databuses. Separate web pages provide information on OmniBus
platforms (PCI,
cPCI,
PMC,
VME,
USB/Ethernet), avionics protocols
(MIL-STD-1553,
ARINC 429,
ARINC 708,
ARINC 717,
and CSDB),
serial ports (RS-422/232/423),
and Discrete I/O.
Applications for OmniBus products include testing, simulation, and operational uses of avionics databuses. OmniBus products are built around an intelligent platform that can host one or more protocol modules. This flexible architecture accommodates mixed protocols, high channel counts, and unsurpassed processing power.
General
- MIL-STD-1553 channels : 1 or 2
- User Processor: PowerPC®
- Memory: 16MB SDRAM, 4MB Flash
- RS-232/422/485 serial ports: 2
- Avionics discrete I/O: 8
- Digital I/O: 6
- Capable of RT address strapping
- IRIG A/B input and output
Interface
- Front or read panel I/O
- Convection or conduction cooled
- Universal Card (5V or 3.3V signaling)
- VITA 32, PrPMC compatible
- 32-bit; 33 MHz/66 MHz
- Plug and Play
Physical
- Size: 74 x 144.75 mm
- Environmental: Commercial or Rugged
The Downloads section contains data sheets with complete information on MIL-STD-1553 and PMC functionality for OmniBus products.
CoPilot
 The easiest way to use your OmniBus PMC board 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.
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).
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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.
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OmniBus Part Numbers
The part number for an OmniBus product is a combination of the platform number, module number(s), CoPilot code, and options. This results in thousands of possible part number combinations. Contact Ballard sales for assistance in determining the best OmniBus order number to fit your needs. Each platform core can accept one module. A core without a module may be used for future expansion.
Example Part Numbers
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141-544
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Conduction cooled OmniBus PMC board with 2 channel (level C) MIL-STD-1553
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141-510
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Conduction cooled OmniBus PMC board with 1 channel (level A) MIL-STD-1553
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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-141-544
Options
Contact Ballard sales for information on available OmniBus options.
Sample Options:
- conformal coating
- front panel I/O (air-cooled)
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YYY :: MIL-STD-1553 Module Numbers
| # |
CH0 Level |
CH1 Level |
| 510 |
A |
— |
| 520 |
B4 |
— |
| 530 |
B32 |
— |
| 540 |
C |
— |
| 550 |
D |
— |
| 511 |
A |
A |
| 522 |
B4 |
B4 |
| 533 |
B32 |
B32 |
| 544 |
C |
C |
| 555 |
D |
D |
| 551 |
D |
A |
Other channel level combinations available. Contact sales for more information.
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