The Easy Avionics Interface
These pocket-sized USB adapters are the easy and portable way to interface your computer to ARINC 429 and ARINC 717 Avionics databuses.
Key Features:
Powerful 429/717 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, and tablet computers.
These versatile interfaces are suitable for a wide range of applications in the lab and in the field. 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 them easy to install and move between computers.
Hardware
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 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.
Software
Develop software applications with the included BTIDriver API, or use Astronics’ optional CoPilot software. CoPilot provides powerful, easy-to-use interactive tools for databus test, analysis, and simulation.
ARINC 429 functionality:
Technical specifications | |
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 |
Weight | under 5 oz (140 g) |
Dimensions | 3.0 x 4.45 x 0.97 inch (76 x 113 x 25 mm) |
I/O Connector | HD44F D-Sub |
Connectors | Secure locking connectors |
Power | Single USB Port |
MTBF | 1 200 000 hours |
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 Subframe and superframe support Data rates: 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192 words per second |
Software | Universal BTIDriver API for C/C++, C#, VB, VB.Net, and LabVIEWTM
Windows®, Linux® and Solaris OS drivers Translation DLLs for older Ballard devices CoPilot analysis and test software (optional) Call for latest language and OS support |
Environmental and physical specifications | |
Operating temperature | -40 to + 85°C |
Storage temperature | -55 to +100°C |
Model | Description |
UA1401 | ARINC 429 12R4T |
CP‑UA1401 | ARINC 429 12R4T. w/ CoPilot Analyzer |
UA1410 | ARINC 429 8R4T |
CP‑UA1410 | ARINC 429 8R4T. w/ CoPilot Analyzer |
UA1420 | ARINC 429 4R2T |
CP‑UA1420 | ARINC 429 4R2T. w/ CoPilot Analyzer |
UA1430 | ARINC 429 1R1T |
CP‑UA1430 | ARINC 429 1R1T. w/ CoPilot Analyzer |
UA1431 | A429 8R/4T and A717 2R/2T |
CP‑UA1431 | A429 8R/4T and A717 2R/2T. w/ CoPilot Analyzer |
UA1440 | ARINC 717 2R2T |
CP‑UA1440 | ARINC 717 2R2T. w/ CoPilot Analyzer |