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AB2-AID
Compact, rugged, versatile Aircraft Interface Device
High-Performance Aircraft Interface Devices
Solve avionics system integration and compatibility problems with Astronics Ballard Technology’s versatile Aircraft Interface Devices. These rugged units are an essential part of many avionics upgrades, such as electronic flight bag (EFB) and in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems, where they serve avionics data while protecting aircraft control domains from interference and corruption.
Comprehensive AID Solution
The AB2-AID is a comprehensive AID solution with a broad array of avionics I/O and high-level functionality to meet the changing needs of the modern airline industry. It features proven electronic design, rugged construction, and durable 38999 connectors for high reliability and long life. As the preeminent AID on the market, the AB2-AID is ready to manage the most demanding interface programs with valuable built-in features such as a 9-port Ethernet switch, Ethernet to serial bridge, and 8GB flash memory.
Applications
Ballard’s versatile Aircraft Interface Devices are ideal for a wide variety of mil-aero applications, including:
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Integration
In-flight entertainment systems
Tactical mission systems
Satellite communication systems
Data/protocol converting
Data concentrating
Firewall protection for critical avionics data
On-aircraft data loading
The AB3000 Series
The compact AB3000 is a highly flexible Intel Atom based computer for demanding aerospace and ground mobile environments
The rugged AB3000 is a family of compact, conduction‑cooled computers for use in demanding environments. These versatile systems include many built-in standard peripherals, avionics databuses, and user interfaces, as well as PMC expansion capability. With the addition of application software, the AB3000 provides a readily available Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solution to challenging interface, bridging, control, and audio/display problems. The AB3000 can be used for data and protocol conversion, databus/network bridging, data servers, data recorders, communications, power controllers, federated controllers and multiple net-centric applications. They also support voice and visual processing for cockpit voice actions, canned message delivery, workstation expansion and more. The AB3000 is small and lightweight for easy integration into today’s modern aircraft, UAVs, and ground mobile platforms.
At the heart of the AB3000 is a user-programmable Intel Atom E680T processor with hyper-threading and virtualization. It features an integrated graphics media accelerator (GMA) for 2D/3D video and 2-channel audio. Protocol processing for the avionics interfaces is off-loaded to dedicated interface circuitry, maximizing Intel processor resources for the user application.
Available interfaces include:
MIL-STD-1553
ARINC 429/575
ARINC 708/453
ARINC 717/573
RS-232/422/485
Ethernet (10/100)
USB 2.0 Host (High Speed)
CANbus
Discrete I/O
PMC Expansion
The AB3000 Series delivers outstanding performance on the ground or in the air. It is easily deployed on UAV, helicopter, fixed wing, and ground mobile platforms. Here are just a few uses:
Data and protocol conversion
Databus and network bridging
Data serving
Data recording
Voice and visual processing
Communications
Power controllers
Federated controllers
Ethernet switching
Avionics BusBox 2000
The AB2000 is a family of rugged computer/interface devices
Reduce SWaP
The Rugged AB2000 is a family of compact, conduction or convection-cooled computers for use in demanding environments. These flexible, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) devices solve challenging interface, bridging and control problems, while reducing SWaP (Size, Weight and Power).
PowerPC® Processor
At the heart of the AB2000 is a user programmable PowerPC processor that can be controlled by embedded software or by a separate computer over Ethernet. The AB2000 interface hardware circuitry provides a high level of functionality which assures full use of the processor for the software application.
Built-in Interfaces
What separates the AB2000 from other embedded computers is the wide variety of built-in avionics interfaces and standard I/O in such a small package. This functionality is integral to the unit’s design to ensure the highest level of compatibility and performance.
Available interfaces include:
MIL-STD-1553
ARINC 429/575
ARINC 708/453
ARINC 717/573
RS-232/422/485
Ethernet (10/100)
USB 2.0 Host (High Speed)
Flash Storage Discrete I/O
PMC Expansion
Powerful Solutions
The AB2000 Series delivers outstanding performance on the ground and in the air. They are routinely deployed on helicopter, fixed wing, and ground mobile platforms in applications that include:
Data and protocol converter
Network server
Health monitor
Local/distributed control
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) integration
Maintenance gateway
Data recorder
Ethernet switch
Avionics BusBox 1000
Small, lightweight embedded computer with built-in interfaces for avionics databuses and a variety of standard I/O types.
Avionics BusBox 1000
Ballard’s Avionics BusBox 1000 Series is a small lightweight embedded computer with built-in interfaces for standard peripherals and for various avionics databuses. Under the direction of its application specific software, the AB1000 can autonomously perform tasks that involve receiving information from some interfaces and processing and mapping the information into other interfaces.
Architecture
At the heart of the AB1000 Series is a user programmable PowerPC® processor, which controls the various standard (serial, Ethernet, and USB) and avionics databus (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429/708, etc.) interfaces. The high level of functionality implemented in the hardware interface circuitry gives the software application full use of the PowerPC processor.
Additional Features
The USB host port allows for the connection of a wide variety of devices. For example, a USB mass storage device could be used for transferring data to/from the AB1000 Series, or an 802.11 wireless device could be attached as an alternative to the wired Ethernet port. Also included are serial ports and avionics level discrete I/O which can be used to interface with other devices.
4U Rugged Servers
The most popular choice
Dual Intel Xeon SP CPUs
Achieve exceptional performance with Intel Xeon Scalable Performance Silver & Gold Series processors. Up to 3.9 GHz clock rate, 22 cores (44 threads), 30.25 MB L3 cache, and 25W — 125W TDP.
Unforgettable Memory
Maximize signal integrity with 8 or 12 carefully optimized ECC RDIMMs across 6 channels and up to 1.5TB DDR4‑2933 memory.
Basically the best server-class RAM in a 4U rugged chassis.
Storage SATAsfied
Exceed your storage specs with up to two 5.25″ drive bays supporting up to 16 SATA 6 Gb/s drives and one SlimLine Optical drive.
Lots of Slots
Up to 18 PCIe Gen3 slots in a 4U rugged server offering the most application versatility and scalability.
Add even more PCIe slots to your ruggedized computer with our PCIe Expansion Kit.
Power. Full.
860W fixed (AC) or 850W (DC) power supply to provide enough juice to run the most demanding application requirements with ease.
If your application demands more, we’ve got plenty of options to suit your needs.
I/Options
2x 1GbE LAN Ports (1 LAN Port with IPMI)
2x 10GbE LAN Ports
4x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports
1x VGA Port
1x RS-232 Serial Port
Line In/Line Out/Mic 3.5mm Jacks
Standard I/O interface can be customized to fit your specific program or application.
Components
Processor Boards
CPU
Memory
Ports & Headers
SSP8268
Dual Intel Xeon Scalable Performance
Up to 1.5 TB DDR4-2933 across 12x ECC RDIMMs (6x channels)
7x 1GbE LAN Ports (1 LAN Port with IPMI)
6x SATA 6G Ports
10x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports (6 ports + 4 via 2 USB headers)
1x VGA Port
1x RS-232 Serial Port
2x U.2 Ports
SEP8253
Dual Intel Xeon Scalable Performance
Up to 1.5 TB DDR4-2933 across 8x ECC RDIMMs (6x channels)
2x 1GbE LAN Ports (1 LAN Port with IPMI)
2x 10GbE LAN Ports
4x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports
1x SATA Header
1x VGA Port
1x RS-232 Serial Port
PCIe Backplanes
PCIe
Ports & Headers
HDB8228
8x Slots
4x PCIe Gen3 x16
4x PCIe Gen3 x4
6x SATA/600 headers
2x USB 3.0 headers
4x USB 2.0 ports
HDB8259
14x Slots
4x PCIe Gen3 x16
10x PCIe Gen3 x8
2x USB 3.0 Gen 1 ports (via USB headers)
4x USB 2.0 ports
6x SATA/600 headers
HDB8231
18x Slots
2x PCIe Gen3x8
16x PCIe Gen3x4
2x USB 3.0 Gen 1 ports (via USB headers)
4x USB 2.0 ports
6x SATA/600 headers
Rugged Chassis
Power Supply
Drives
Size (W x H x D)
THS4086
1200W (AC) redundant or 850W (DC)
Up to three 3.5” drive bays in the front supporting up to 9 SATA 6 Gb/s drives and one SlimLine Optical drive
19" x 7" x 16.5"
48.3cm x 17.8cm x 41.9cm
THS4095
1200W fixed
Two 5.25” drive bays supporting up to 16 SATA 6 Gb/s drives and one SlimLine Optical drive
19" x 7" x 26"
48.3cm x 17.8cm x 66cm
TRS4019
1200W Redundant, 200-240V AC
Up to 24 front-access SATA 6 Gb/s or SAS 12 Gb/s drives via 24 hot-swap 3.5" drive bays
19" x 7" x 29"
48.3cm x 17.8cm x 73.7cm
PCIe Expansion Kit
Description
PED8234
Add up to 18 PCIe slots per x16 slot in any system
with either a 1m or 3m cable.
Digi-Trac Series
Data recording devices
Digi-Trac Plus and Pro are Internet of Thing (IoT) data recording devices that deliver real-time communication alerts to let you know the status of your shipment by text and e-mail.
Both the Plus and Pro provide impact duration, connect with 3G and meet and or exceed battery life requirements for all global shipments.
The Digi Trac Plus offers GPS, Impact and temperature (optional). The higher end model, the Digi Trac Pro, is feature rich and provides GPS, impact, temperature, humidity, pressure and a light sensor. The Pro offers extended battery life.
Cloud based tracking using GPS positioning for pinpoint accuracy.
Everything you need to know about your transport including impact for possible damage, current location, temperature deviations, humidity change, and more...
Product Highlights
We have you covered with a complete spectrum of sensors including:
Accelerometer for X, Y & Z Impacts
Temperature
Humidity
Pressure
Light
Temperature
Battery level
Provides full control with user defined levels for all sensors
Cellular activated communications
Impact Duration
Cloud based software for real-time tracking and data
Digi-Trac Plus offers Breakthrough Pricing when compared to similar products
Rechargeable Battery — Long life
Digi-Shock XT
Impact & Temperature Recorder
The Digi-Shock XT will monitor and record impact and temperature for goods in transit or storage and on equipment and structures. Records impacts up to 25g or up to 100g.* The XT is fully reusable, robust construction and IP67-specified.
A mission control software (included) is easy-to-use and allows for quick and simple set-up of mission parameters. A mission summary provides the start and end date of the mission, highest and lowest temperature, with the largest impacts on each axis during a journey.
An LED visual indication displays when user defined alarm parameters are exceeded at any time, advising users that the monitored product may have been damaged and should be inspected immediately.
Features:
Fully reusable long-life device
Records X, Y and Z axes and temperature
User-defined alarm levels
LED for normal operation & alarm
Simple Windows based software for quick and easy set up and evaluation
Mission data can be e-mailed or downloaded directly into the software for evaluation
Software not required to retrieve encrypted data file at destination
25g model has higher data resolution
Impact Duration (25g model only)
Functional update every 8 hours
Serialized identification for security
Complete data analysis of the transportation with acceleration values on all axes and temperature
Zoom feature for specific time slot evaluation
Data export and print capability
Heavy Duty aluminum IP67 specs
Mission Software:
Mission Summary provides the start and end date of the mission, plus the largest impacts on each axis during a journey.
Mission graphs provide a detailed report of each mission. This enables customers to view every single event during a journey.
An encrypted mission file can be downloaded and emailed without the software installed. Enables user to view the mission file (requires software) immediately without waiting for the device to be returned.
Mission Control software language in English, German, Spanish, Chinese and Portuguese.
Optional Parameters:
Set start and stop for date and time of mission.
Set alarm levels for each axis individually.
Set Alarm Levels for both high and low temperatures.
Set g level threshold for storing data (i.e. set at 3g to record 3g or higher events).
Set delta level for temperature data storage.
*Device can be ordered with g force level up to 25g or up to 100g. The 25g provides higher data resolution.
Impact-O-Graph (Impact Recorders "M" Series)
Reusable Impact Recorder
Three mass-spring styluses work independently of each other, each measuring one axis - X, Y and Z. Each stylus operates by angular vibration with one degree of freedom in the direction it monitors. The mechanical, friction-free linkage from each stylus' inertia mass converts motion from any of the three directions into the same plane and draws these forces onto the chart paper for easy reading.
Recorders are delivered ready to use with paper and battery already installed (no ink is used). An Operations Manual is provided with each recorder.
1. Mount the Impact Recorder securely to the object to be monitored.
2. Remove the stylus guard and set the chart paper to the starting time.
3. Turn the recorder on. Lock the cover if desired.
The recorder is ready to document impacts on pressure sensitive paper.
The three bracket styli can be ordered with the same or different G-levels, for example: 2x, 15y, 6z. The appropriate G-level will depend on several factors, including product sensitivities, mode of transport and packaging.
Shock Indicator Labels
Highly visible shock labels indicate when an excessive impact occurs that can potentially damage products.
A visual reminder to handle with care as carriers know the package is being monitored. Can help identify trouble spots in the transportation chain.
Labels are tamperproof and turn red when an excessive impact occurs. Available in 25g, 37g, 50g, 75g, and 100g.
Multilingual Shock Indicator Labels, Companion Alert Labels and Serialized Shock Indicator Labels are available.
Tilt Indicator
Tilt Indicator Labels
Tilt indicator labels monitor goods that must remain upright.
Provides undeniable evidence of mishandling.
Acts as a visual deterrent to mishandling, while providing an immediate indication of potential damage.
Use the Tilt Indicator with companion alert label for maximum effectiveness. "Red" Indicates that the box was tilted in excess of 65-75 degrees. This indicates mishandling.
