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Astronics OmniBusII User Manual

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OmniBus II PCIe/PXIe
USER'S MANUAL
INTERFACE CARD
to AVIONICS DATABUSES
February 6, 2015
Rev. B0
Copyright 2014-2015
by
Ballard Technology, Inc.
MA203-20150206 Rev. B0
Astronics Ballard Technology
Phone: +1.425.339.0281 800.829.1553
Email: support@ballardtech.com
www.ballardtech.com

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Astronics OmniBusII Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAstronics
ModelOmniBusII
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

INTRODUCTION

OmniBus II Product Overview

Overview of the OmniBus II family of products for avionics databus communication.

OmniBus II Product Configurations

Details on different host platform, protocol, and channel count combinations for OmniBus II products.

Supported Avionics Databus Protocols

Description of common avionics databus standards supported by OmniBus products.

Related Documentation and Resources

Lists additional documentation available for OmniBus interface operation and programming.

Technical Support and Service Information

Information on how to contact Ballard Technology for technical support and sales.

Product Updates and Registration

Information on product updates and registering for a support account.

INSTALLATION

Step 1: Physical Card Installation

Procedure for physically installing the OmniBus II PCIe/PXIe card into a computer system.

Step 2: Driver Software Installation

Instructions for installing the necessary software drivers for the OmniBus II card.

Step 3: Card Number Configuration and Testing

Steps to assign a unique card number and verify the installed card's functionality.

Step 4: Databus I/O Connectivity

Guidelines for connecting the PCIe/PXIe card to the relevant avionics databuses.

OPERATION

Using CoPilot Software

Description of CoPilot software for databus analysis and simulation with OmniBus products.

Developing Custom Applications with BTIDriver API

Information on using the BTIDriver API to create custom applications for OmniBus products.

OMNIBUS II FEATURES

PCI Express Bus Interface Features

Details on the PCI Express interface features for OmniBus II PCIe and PXIe cards.

On-Board Built-in Test (BIT) Capabilities

Explanation of the three types of on-board built-in tests (PBIT, IBIT, CBIT) for card operation.

IRIG Time Synchronization Features

Information on the IRIG time signal capabilities for device synchronization.

Core Discrete Input/Output (I/O)

Description of bidirectional TTL level discrete I/O capabilities on OmniBus II cores.

Avionics Shunt Discrete I/O

Details on the 16 avionics shunt discretes for signaling, status, and load driving.

OMNIBUS II PXIe SPECIFIC FEATURES

PXIe Clock Source Selection (CLK SEL)

Explanation of the clock source selection switch for PXIe compatibility.

PXIe Trigger Signal Access and Mapping

Details on the PXIe trigger signals supported and their access via API functions.

Protocol Synchronization and Triggering

How to interface PXIe Trigger signals with protocol sync and trigger definitions.

Accessing PXIe Card Status Information

Accessing useful PXIe card status information through API parameters.

PXIe Chassis Slot Glyphs and Installation

Information on PXIe card installation slots and their corresponding glyphs.

MODULE CONFIGURATIONS

OmniBus II PCIe Carrier Board Configurations

Lists part numbers for OmniBus II PCIe carrier boards and their configurations.

OmniBus II PXIe Carrier Board Configurations

Lists part numbers for OmniBus II PXIe carrier boards and their configurations.

MIL-STD-1553 Module Details

Details on MIL-STD-1553 modules, part numbers, and functionality levels.

ARINC 429 Module Specifications

Information on ARINC 429 I/O modules, part numbers, and capabilities.

ARINC 708 Module Specifications

Details on ARINC 708 I/O modules, part numbers, and features.

ARINC 717 Module Specifications

Information on ARINC 717 I/O modules, part numbers, and capabilities.

CONNECTOR PINOUTS

Main Interface Connector (LFH)

Description of the primary user interface connector (LFH receptacle) and its specifications.

General OmniBus II Product Pinout

General pin designation overview for all OmniBus II products.

Module-Specific Pinout Definitions

Specific pin definitions and connector pinouts for various OmniBus II modules.

Available Standard Cable Assemblies

Information on standard cable assemblies available for connecting OmniBus II products.

APPENDIX A COUPLING AND TERMINATION

Bus Termination Requirements

Explanation of bus termination requirements for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 708 databuses.

Coupling Methods: Transformer vs. Direct

Discussion on transformer and direct coupling methods for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 708.

APPENDIX B REVISION HISTORY