Unitronix ethernet-based MIL-STD-1553 avionics bus test and simulation

The ANET1553-x boxes are based on AIM’s latest Common Core Architecture and can be operated over standard ethernet, incorporating all functions and features of MIL-STD-1553 interfaces. They also provide a LINUX operating system on board, which means that the ANET1553-x can also perform tasks like executing embedded PBA.pro or running custom applications. The addition of a general-purpose USB port allows additional capabilities such as data recording to removable media and wireless networking. The hardware and software architecture is suited to web-based applications, which would allow use with any browser capable host.

The product is tailored to the purpose of analysing, simulating, monitoring and testing MIL-STD-1553A/B databuses. Full-function versions concurrently act as bus controller, multiple remote terminals (31), chronological bus monitor/mailbox bus monitor on one or two dual redundant streams per box. Single function or simulator only versions are also available. Powerful features include full MIL-STD-1553A/B Protocol Error Injection/Detection (AS4112/ 4111 compliant), multilevel triggering and filtering, real-time recording (100% bus loads - all dual redundant channels concurrently) and physical bus replay. The physical bus interface provides programmable bus coupling modes and variable output amplitude to the MIL-STD-1553A/B bus. The ANET1553-x also supports IRIG-B time code and integrates eight software controllable (avionic level) general-purpose discrete I/O (GPIO) signals. Dedicated trigger I/O strobes are available as well.

The bundled in application programming interface (API) is compatible with WindowsXP/Vista/7 and Linux. Host applications can be written in C and C++. A LabVIEW VI application interface is also included. The configuration of the ANET1553-x is supported via a built-in web-based configuration application, accessible via any standard web browser.

Compatibility to the optional AIM’s PBA.pro application software offers an ethernet-based turnkey solution for a wide range of applications.