USB 708 Avionics Interface for Weather Radar

General

• Standard ARINC 708 data
  • Syncs - beginning and ending
  • 1600 bits per word (64-bit header, 512 3-bit range bins)
• Custom data options
  • Pre-sync pulses
  • Variable word length (1 to 1856 bits per word)
• Configurable bit order (LSB or MSB first)
• Strappable bus termination
• ARINC 453 characteristics

Standard Features

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

ARINC 708 Channel Details

• Internal self-test bus
• Each channel switchable between 2 buses
• Receive and transmit concurrently

Physical

• 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 708 functionality of your USB 708 device is with CoPilot, Ballard's Windows-based software. CoPilot is an intuitive, interactive program that simplifies the testing, analysis, and simulation of ARINC 708 systems. CoPilot simplifies project development and provides added productivity through a virtual weather radar display, flexible monitoring and analysis tools, and a powerful scripting engine. CoPilot also supports MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, ARINC 664/AFDX, and serial. You can add CoPilot at anytime. However, you will receive a discount when you purchase CoPilot bundled with the hardware.

Click here to read more about CoPilot for ARINC 708.

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 708 and process messages to and from the weather radar display databus. Functions include routines for transmitting, receiving, scheduling, recording, time-tagging, and manipulating data. The USB 708 can use applications developed for other Ballard devices. Code migrates seamlessly from BTIDriver compatible devices.

ActiveX Weather Radar Control

Contact us about our ActiveX Weather Radar Control. This program building block decodes the ARINC 708 message data and presents it in a highly customizable graphical display.

USB 708 Order Numbers

CoPilot Systems

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

Example: CP-UA1720

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: UA1720/NE

Accessories (Included)

• USB cable with screw-locks (5 ft)
• Mating HD44P D-Sub I/O connector
• Manuals and software CD