USB 429

ARINC 429/717 Interfaces

Secure Locking Connectors

Features Rugged Compact

Enclosure
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
32 MB Data Memory
Small, Portable, and Rugged Models Flight Test
for ARINC 429, Orange Case
ARINC 717, or both USB 2.0 Color Option
Bus Powered

USB Interfaces to ARINC 429 and 717 ARINC 429

The USB 429 family of pocket-sized USB adapters enable computers to • Full ARINC 429 functionality
communicate with, simulate, test, and monitor ARINC 429 and 717 equipment • Mix of receive and transmit channels
and systems. These rugged USB 2.0 peripherals feature extensive 429/717
• Handles periodic and transfer protocols
• Message filters and schedules
functionality and are compatible with virtually all modern PC laptop, desktop, and • Standard and non-standard bit rates
tablet computers. • Error detection and selective injection
These versatile interfaces are suitable for a wide range of applications in the lab • Variety of syncs and triggers
and in the field. They support maximum data throughput on all ARINC channels
• Several message buffering schemes
• ARINC 575 support
and have a large 32 MB built-in memory. All power necessary for operation is
• LEDs indicate bus traffic
provided via the single USB port. Plug and Play and Hot Swap features make
them easy to install and move between computers. Software
• Universal BTIDriver™ API compatible
Hardware • Efficient DMA monitoring
• Compatible with other Ballard hardware
Models are available with ARINC 429 channels only, ARINC 717 channels only,
• Translator for older Ballard devices
or a combination of both. All include eight avionics level input/output discretes
• CoPilot ® software (optional)
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 Benefits
error injection. Once configured, the USB hardware performs all the protocol • Portable, versatile, and durable
processing. It manages the reception, transmission, error checking, time- • Easy Plug and Play installation
tagging and buffering of messages—freeing user software to focus on high-level • No external power supply needed
• Powerful protocol engine
application-specific processing.
• Secure locking connectors
Software • Free customer support for product life
• 3-year limited warranty standard
Users can develop their own software applications with the included BTIDriver • FCC, CE and RoHS compliant
API. With only a few function calls, a program can operate the USB hardware
and process messages to and from the avionics databuses. Functions include Applications
routines for transmitting, receiving, scheduling, recording, time-tagging, and • 429/717 analysis, test, and simulation
• Data loading
manipulating data. With BTIDriver, application code migrates seamlessly to and
• Flightline and AOG support
from other Ballard devices, reducing development time and costs. • In the lab or in the field

Ballard’s optional CoPilot software provides easy-to-use, interactive tools for ARINC • Replace plug-in cards

429 and 717 test, analysis, and simulation. CoPilot simplifies project development
and provides added productivity through virtual instrument displays, flexible
monitoring and analysis tools, and a powerful scripting engine. Special bundled
pricing is available when ordering CoPilot along with the USB interface hardware.

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ARINC 429/717 Interfaces

ARINC 429 Features Other Features Software

Universal BTIDriver API for C/C++, C#, VB,
General Base Configuration VB.Net, and LabVIEW TM
Numeric and file transfer protocols • Model dependent 429/717 capability Windows®, Linux® and Solaris OS drivers
Standard and custom bit rates • USB 2.0 interface Translation DLLs for older Ballard devices
12.5 and 100 kb/s standard • 8 avionics discrete I/O Williamsburg protocol library
Configurable per channel • IRIG A/B input and output CoPilot analysis and test software (optional)
Wide range of custom bit rates • 2 LED indicators Call for latest language and OS support.
Set parity per channel (odd/even/data) • 32 MB on-board memory
Sync output on all or selected messages
Sequential Monitor Ordering Information
Internal self-test bus
A time-tagged record of selected activity on
Message Data Hardware Hardware ARINC ARINC
ARINC 429, 717, and discrete I/O & CoPilot* Only 429 717
Buffering schemes facilitate data handling: Filter 429 data by channel/label/SDI
CP-UA1440 UA1440 12R4T –
Guaranteed data integrity Includes ARINC data, channel, speed,
CP-UA1430 UA1430 8R4T –
Current value buffers (default) errors, and time-tag
CP-UA1420 UA1420 4R2T –
Circular lists transmit a repeated pattern Efficient DMA monitor pipe to host
CP-UA1410 UA1410 1R1T –
FIFO list buffers for sequential data
ARINC 717 CP-UA1431 UA1431 8R4T 2R2T
Asynchronous list buffers
Software selectable biphase/bipolar CP-UA1401 UA1401 – 2R2T
Message record contains the ARINC word,
time-tag, channel, speed, error data, Subframe and superframe support *Includes CoPilot analysis & test software
Data rates: 64 to 8192 words per second nRnT = number of Receive/Transmit channels
min/max elapsed time, hit counter,
and/or gap time Options
Avionics Discrete I/O
Receivers 8 programmable inputs/outputs To order, add the appropriate suffix to the
Can be used as syncs and triggers above part number. Example: UA1431/NE
Automatic bit rate detection
Receive message filtering (Label/SDI) Output: Open/Gnd, 35 VDC, 200 mA (max), /FTO Flight Test Orange case (black case
Current value and list buffers self monitoring, inductive load protected is standard)
Error detection: gap, timing, length, parity Log transitions to sequential record /NE No Enclosure, Printed Circuit Board
Log and/or interrupt on errors Assembly only, for embedded use
Time-tag/IRIG
/FXY Conformal coating (Parylene)
Transmitters 48-bit hardware time-tag (1μs resolution)
Single, scheduled, and asynchronous IRIG A or B, AM (input), PWM, and PPS Accessories (Included*)
messages Generate or synchronize USB cable with screw-locks (5 ft)
Tag messages for error injection, sync out, Synchronize hardware time-tags Mating HD44P D-Sub I/O connector
and logging/interrupts Manuals and software CD
Specifications
Error injection: parity, inter-message gap *Except models with “/NE” option
Component temperature: -40 to +85 deg C
Externally trigger all or selected messages
Storage temperature: -55 to +100 deg C Similar Products (on www.ballardtech.com)
Transmit Schedules I/O Connector: HD44F D-Sub • USB MULTI – Multi-protocol version of
Schedules: automatic or explicit Dim: 3.0 x 4.45 x 0.97 in (76 x 113 x 25 mm) this interface.
Automatic based on repetition rates Weight: under 5 oz (140 g) • TS 717 Test Set – ARINC 717/573/429
Contain messages (labels), gaps, and Power: Single USB port (325 mA max) kit with carrying case and cable for use
controls for pausing, halting, pulsing MTBF: 1,200,000 hours with Digital Flight Data Recorder.
discrete outputs, and event logging • DL 615 Data Loader – Turns any MS
Interrupts/Logging
Modes: Continuous or single step for Windows® PC into an ARINC 615-3 and
Poll or use interrupts
debugging ARINC 603 data loader.
Configurable event log
Programmable event logging/interrupts from
messages, tx schedules, and buffers
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