ARINC 429 TO MIL-STD-1553 DATA TRANSLATOR PROTOCOL CONVERTER

ARINC 429 to MIL-STD-1553 Data Translator Protocol Converter

ARINC 429 to MIL-STD-1553 Data Translator Protocol Converter translates data from an ARINC 429 high/low speed data bus to a MIL-STD-1553 data bus.
The 1553 interface on this converter is configured as a single channel, single redundant Bus Controller (BC), but it could equally be configured as a dual redundant Remote Terminal (RT).
Typical uses for this type of converter are to provide an interface between an aircraft’s INS (ARINC 429) and mission equipment on a MIL-STD-1553B Databus. 

The interface to the ARINC 429 bus is via high-speed opto-couplers assuring electrical isolation with the 
rest of the equipment on this bus. 
The interface can be used to acquire aircraft 
navigation and attitude data from typically an INS. 
The BC is responsible for transmitting the aircraft’s navigation and attitude data in the form
of a MIL-STD-1553 command word, immediately 
succeeded by a fixed number of data words. 
The typical update rate for the ARINC 429 data 
would be 64 Hz. 
The BC typically retransmits the data with a fixed frequency of 16 Hz.

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Databus Converters

A watchdog circuit is incorporated into the design and this is responsible for checking that the transmission of the 1553 continues under all conditions.

The customer must specify the required ARINC 429 labels selected for translation onto the
MIL-STD-1553 databus at the time of ordering. The 1553 data must also be specified - in particular the RT Address, Sub-Address, message type (BT to RT, RT to BC, RT to RT, etc.) and message length. 
In addition the customer must also supply data word formats for each of the 16-bit data words contained in the transmitted 1553 message. As the ARINC 429 data can span up to 21-bits of data the translated 1553 data may have to span two 16-bit data words. 
Precise information on how each data field is to be translated from the ARINC 429 to the 1553 must also be supplied. 
See below :-

Word Number Word Name
  CW   Broadcast Command
  DW1   Label 324 (bits 29..14)
  DW2   Label 325 (bits 29..14)
  DW3   Label 314 (bits 29..14)
  DW4   Label 361 (bits 29..14)
  DW5   Label 361 (bits 13..11)
  DW6   etc...
  DW7  
  DW8  
  DW9  
  DW10  
  DW11  
  DW12  
  DW13  
  DW14  
  DW15  

Breakdown of 1553 DATA message.

Features of this converter are: Power Requirements: 15-36VDC (28VDC @ 70mA)
1 Amp on PCB fuse. (non-resettable)
102 ºC safety thermal fuse. (non-resettable)
Reverse polarity protected.
Opto-coupled ARINC 429 Rx inputs.
Automatic High/Low Speed ARINC 429 receiver.
Transformer coupled 1553 output.
Filtered "D9" plug for power connections and ARINC 429 input.
Standard BJ-77 Triax Connector for 1553 output.

Specification (EMI and Environmental):

  Weight:   750 grams.
  Size:   212L x 121W x 55H (millimeters)
  External supply:   15 to 36 VDC @ 110mA MAX.
  Maximum supply before shutdown:   50 VDC
  External DC Connector:   Filtered D9 plug (shared)
  ARINC 429 input:   Filtered D9 plug (shared)
  1553 Connection:   BJ-77 Triax type (3 lug)
   
  Environmental:   0 to 50ºC (operating).
   
  Temperature and Altitude:   RTCA DO-160C, Section 4, Category A1
  25,000 feet Maximum.
  Temperature Variation:   RTCA DO-160C, Section 5, Category C
  Humidity:   RTCA DO-160C, Section 6, Category A
  Operation shocks and Crash Safety:   RTCA DO-160C, Section 7, Category B
  Vibration:   RTCA DO-160C, Section 8, Category M
  Power Input:   RTCA DO-160C, Section 16, Category A
  Voltage Spike:   RTCA DO-160C, Section 17, Category B
  Audio Frequency Conducted - 
  Susceptibility Power I/P:
  RTCA DO-160C, Section 18, Category A 
  Induced Signal Susceptibility:   RTCA DO-160C, Section 19, Category A
  Radio Frequency Susceptibility:   RTCA DO-160C, Section 20, Category V
  Emission of R.F. Energy:   RTCA DO-160C, Section 21, Category A

 

All units are designed to meet the European and US EMC regulations.

Please email sales@hotektech.com or call 253-927-6186 if you are interested in a purchase, or
  need additional information.

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