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USB 429 Avionics Interface

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The easy interface.

These pocket-sized USB adapters are the easy and portable way to interface your computer to Avionics databuses.

Applications

  • ARINC 429/717 Analysis, Test, and Simulation
  • Data Loading
  • Flightline and AOG Support
  • Replacing Plug-in Cards
  • Many More Uses in the Lab or in the Field
USB 429 Avionics Interface
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Key Features

  • Up to 16 ARINC 429 Channels
  • Up to 4 ARINC 717 Channels
  • 8 Avionics Discrete I/O
  • IRIG A/B PWM and AM
  • USB 2.0 Bus Powered—No External Power Supply Needed
  • 32 MB Data Memory
  • RoHS Compliant Design
  • Standard Black or Flight Test Orange Case
  • Small, Portable, and Rugged
  • Boards also available without enclosure for embedded use

Powerful ARINC 429 and 717 Interfaces

The USB 429 family of pocket-sized USB adapters enable computers to communicate with, simulate, test, and monitor ARINC 429 and 717 equipment and systems. These rugged USB 2.0 peripherals feature extensive 429/717 functionality and are compatible with virtually all modern PC laptop, desktop, tablet, and netbook computers. They support maximum data throughput on all ARINC channels and have a large 32 MB built-in memory. All power necessary for operation is provided via the single USB port. Plug and Play and Hot Swap features make it easy to install and move between computers.

Several Models Available

Models are available with ARINC 429 channels only, ARINC 717 channels only, or a combination of both. All include eight avionics level input/output discretes and IRIG time synchronization/generation. They also provide useful non-standard functionality, such as a range of data rates, use of parity as data, and error injection. Once configured, the USB 429 hardware performs all the protocol processing. It manages the reception, transmission, error checking, time-tagging and buffering of messages—freeing your software to focus on high-level application-specific processing.

You can develop your own software applications with the included BTIDriver API. Or, use Ballard's optional CoPilot software, which provides powerful and easy-to-use interactive tools for databus test, analysis, and simulation. See the "Software" tab for more information.

ARINC 429 Channel Details

  • Numeric and file transfer protocols
  • Standard and custom bit rates
    • 12.5 and 100 kb/s standard
    • Configurable per channel
    • Wide range of custom bit rates
  • Set parity per channel (odd/even/data)
  • Sync output on all or selected messages
  • Internal self-test bus

ARINC 717 Channel Details

  • Software selectable biphase/bipolar
  • Sub-frame and super-frame support
  • Data rates: 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192 words per second
  • ARINC 717 Monitor Utility software
For full specifications, refer to product datasheet under the "Downloads" tab.
 

Standard Features

  • Model dependent 429/717 capability
  • USB 2.0 interface
  • 8 Avionics Discrete I/O
  • IRIG A/B input and output
  • 2 LED indicators
  • 32 MB on-board memory

General

  • Component temperature: -40 to + 85 deg C
  • Storage temperature: -55 to +100 deg C
  • I/O Connector: HD44F D-Sub
  • Secure locking connectors
  • Dim: 3.0 x 4.45 x 0.97 inch (76 x 113 x 25 mm)
  • Weight: under 5 oz (140 g)
  • Power: Single USB Port
  • MTBF: 1,500,000 hours

CoPilot

The easiest way to use the ARINC 429 functionality of your USB 429 adapter is with CoPilot, Ballard's Windows-based software. CoPilot is an intuitive, interactive program that simplifies the testing and simulation of ARINC 429 systems. 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 429 traffic. Equipment ID and label definitions are built into the CoPilot 429 database. 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. You can add CoPilot at anytime. However, you will receive a discount when you purchase CoPilot bundled with the hardware.

 

BTIDriver API

Users can develop their own software applications with the included BTIDriver API. With only a few function calls a program can operate the USB 429 and process messages to and from the avionics databuses. Functions include routines for transmitting, receiving, scheduling, recording, time-tagging, and manipulating data. The USB 429 can use applications developed for other Ballard devices. Code migrates seamlessly from BTIDriver compatible devices or through a translation driver from older Ballard devices.

Translation DLL

The translation DLL (included) makes it easy to convert applications previously written for other Ballard products to run on this family of products.

USB Hardware

Part No. ARINC 429 ARINC 717
Standard
Black Case
Flight Test
Orange Case
UA1410 UA1410/FTO 1R1T -
UA1420 UA1420/FTO 4R2T -
UA1440 UA1440/FTO 12R4T -
UA1401 UA1401/FTO - 2R2T
UA1431 UA1431/FTO 8R4T 2R2T

nR = number of receive channels
nT = number of transmit channels

 

CoPilot Systems

To include CoPilot software, insert "CP-" before the Part No.

Example: CP-UA1431

Boards Only for Embedded Use

Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) for these products are available without the enclosure for use in embedded applications.

To order, add the suffix "/NE" (No Enclosure) to the desired Part No.

Example: UA1431/NE

Accessories (Included)

  • USB cable with screw-locks (5 ft)
  • Mating HD44P D-Sub I/O connector
  • Manuals and software CD
TypeTitleDate
  Datasheet USB 429 Datasheet 8/4/2009
X Product Manual USB Adapter Manual 1/11/2011
X API Manual BTIDriver 429 Manual 6/14/2011
X API Manual BTIDriver 717 Manual 6/15/2011
X Driver USB Adapter Driver Win32/64 6/10/2011
X Examples USB Adapter VB.NET Examples 6/10/2011
X Examples USB Adapter VB Examples 6/10/2011
X Examples USB Adapter LabVIEW Examples 6/10/2011
X Examples USB Adapter C-Sharp Examples 6/10/2011
X Examples USB Adapter C Examples 6/10/2011
X Examples Williamsburg Library and Examples 3/3/2010
  Other USB Field Wiring Tip Sheet 7/16/2010
  Other USB to Avionics Databus PCBAs 4/5/2011
X Other USB Adapter Installation CAD Files 3/19/2010
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