USB 429 Avionics Interface

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

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

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