The DATAIR-400/M3+ ARINC 429 Analyzer is a Hand Held unit that comprises an 8 line by 21 character backlit LCD, an alphanumeric keypad, a microprocessor controlled ARINC 429 receiver, transmitter board with a detachable rechargeable battery pack.The DATAIR-400/M3+ is aimed at providing the user with an easy to use first line diagnostic tool for testing and troubleshooting ARINC 429 avionics systems. It allows the user to connect to an ARINC 429 data bus and easily view the active ARINC 429 Labels on the bus or to generate up to 150 ARINC 429 test words to simulate a specific test. The receiver will automatically adapt to and display the bus bit rate.
DATAIR-400/M3+ ARINC 429 analyzer.
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| DATAIR-400/M3(V2) | ARINC 429 Analyzer. Handheld ARINC 429 analyzer. |
| DATAIR-400/M3+ | ARINC 429 Data Analyzer. Handheld ARINC 429 Tester |
The DATAIR-400/M3+ contains the same basic features found in DATAIR-400/M3 with the data entry in engineering units format for transmitted ARINC 429 data. Data values for up to 150 labels can be entered and the values and configuration can be saved in one of ten user profiles for easy and fast recall for different projects. Standard labels held in non-volatile ROM can be recalled, modified and saved as custom labels if required. These special labels can override the standard definitions if required. These custom labels can be suspended or deleted altogether if they are no longer required. The customised labels can be separated by the standard hexadecimal equipment identifier as there can be multiple different definitions for the same ARINC 429 label covering the various standard ARINC 429 architectures. We provide a software utilty for users that would prefer to define their custom engineering unit Labels on a PC.
The DATAIR-400/M3+ is an enhanced version of the DATAIR-400/M3 and it includes all features of the DATAIR-400/M3. Please refer to the DATAIR-400/M3 for a description of the basic functions if you are not familiar with this product.
The DATAIR-400/M3+ arinc 429 analyzer has the following enhancements:
ARINC 429 data capture with time stamp (up to 11.9 hours duration with 100uS resolution),
Large 522,144 ARINC 429 Label capture to non-volatile storage,
Filtered ARINC 429 Labels to capture including the option to specify Conditional ('≤', '≥') data value, SSM, Parity error, etc.,
Start and Stop Triggers for starting and stopping a data capture,
Relay contact to signal a Start or Stop of triggered data capture,
Pre-trigger and post trigger buffers so that events prior to the trigger condition can be viewed,
Extensive post data capture search and filtering tools on the DATAIR-400/M3+ to locate the events of interest.
Filter a sub-set of captured ARINC 429 Labels to display,
Search for specific ARINC 429 Label only,
Scroll forwards and backwards through captured data,
Jump to First record, Trigger record or Last record,
View All data or only data where values have changed (eliminates static values from display),
A 0 to 10V output that can be assigned to any Label that has an associated engineering units definition (ie. Altitude, Airspeed, etc),
Discrete relay output that can be assigned to a discrete bit within a user selectable ARINC 429 Label,
Built-in USB interface so that an external USB / RS232 adpater cable is not required,
5 to 30 volt DC external power input for operating the DATAIR-400/M3+ from an aircraft supply.
Low battery indication provides 30 minute warning of exhausted battery.
Metric / Imperial engineering units
Parity: ODD / EVEN / NONE
Low Battery indication on screen.
The DATAIR-400/M3+ arinc 429 analyzer has the following features:
Receiver features:
Label search of active ARINC 429 labels displayed by Label number and name or 32-bit hexadecimal
Bus monitor displaying Bus Speed (“H” (100k/bps), "M" (50k/bps) or “L” (12.5k/bps), SSM, SDI, bits 29 ~ 11 in binary and hexadecimal, Parity and Label rate in mS.
Bus monitor displaying selected label in engineering units (BCD and BNR).
Automatic reception of Lo, Med or Hi ARINC 429 bit rates
Standard ARINC 429-16 Label definitions for Rx included - selection by Equipment ID code.
User definable and custom ARINC 429 label definitions – with save, suspend or delete.
Automatic preservation of setup between power downs
Opto-coupled isolated inputs
Data capture and analysis:
Up to 11.9 hours of data capture depending upon bus density and numbers of labels filtered with 100uS time stamp resolution
Large 522,144 ARINC 429 Label capture to non-volatile storage,
Start and Stop data capture triggers,
Internal relay for signalling external equipment of a trigger condition,
Extensive post data capture analysis on the DATAIR-400/M3+ to locate events of interest,
Search for specific parameters, by value, SSM, Parity, etc.,
View all captured data or just those parameters that have changed on a label by label basis.
A 0-10V DC output that can be assigned to any Label that has an associated engineering units definition,
Discrete relay output that can be assigned to a discrete bit within a user selectable ARINC 429 Label
Transmitter features:
Standard ARINC 429-16 Label definitions for Tx included - selection by Equipment ID code.
User definable and custom ARINC 429 label definitions – with save, suspend or delete.
Up to 10 Transmitter profiles for saving various configurations for use in the Lab / Workshop.
Data entry in binary, hexadecimal or engineering Units (BCD and BNR)
On/Off toggling of individual data bits 11 through 29
Editable SSM field values.
Editable Parity.
Editable Inter-Word Gap (IWG) from 2-bits to 255-bits (applies to all labels)
Real time update of transmitted data
Transmission of up to 150 labels at user selectable repetition rates.
Individual label transmission interval (10,20,50,100,200,500 and 1000 mS) word rates
Single shot mode
Selectable (Lo (12.5k/bps), Mid (50k/bps) or Hi (100k/bps) speed bit rate
Non-volatile memory storage
Other features:
An 8-line by 21-character backlit display with 1 minute timeout.
Rechargeable detachable battery, 6-8 hour life on single charge
Can be powered from an external 5 to 30V DC power supply.
Standard D15 plug connector with supplied test leads for connecting to ARINC 429 busses and a USB port.
Alphanumeric keypad for data entry
Custom Label definitions
Imperial or Metric scaling switch for engineering units.
The software on the unit can be upgraded via USB using supplied cable.
Flite case available with pre-cut foam to hold the instrument and accessories
Full EMC Compliance to European (CE) directive.
Weight: 750g (with batteries fitted).
External supply: 5 to 30 volts DC @ 270mA (at 5V).
External DC Connector: L712AS Jack from Switchcraft. Note: The Tip of the Plug is +Ve.
Environmental: 0 to 50 ºC (operating).
Low battery indication on screen giving 30-45 minutes warning.
Many more features to come...