GE Intelligent Platforms (Dual channel version shown) ABI-PCI MIL-STD-1553 Interface ABI-PCI interface provides a flexible, full func- Features Hardware Overview tion, dual redundant MIL-STD-1553 interface to • 1 or 2 dual redundant 1553 channels GE Intelligent Platforms bases the ABI inter- the PCI backplane. This Advanced Bus Interface featuring 100% concurrent and inde- face upon an advanced high speed DSP, (ABI) architecture provides concurrent and pendent operation as a: programmable logic and dual port RAM. It independent operation of a Bus Controller (BC), - Bus Controller delivers a highly reliable hardware platform 31 Remote Terminals (RT), and dual function Bus - 31 Remote Terminals that is feature rich and user friendly. Through Monitoring (BM). The ABI-PCI interface equips - Dual Function Bus Monitor the 128 kB of dual port RAM per channel, the PCI bus system with a complete 1553 inter- • Bus Controller the host processor has access to set up, face. This includes 1553A/1553B selections, monitor, and change the 1553 interface data - Programmable frame lists pointer-driven transmit and receive buffers and - BC-RT, RT-BC, RT-RT structures at any time. Link-list memory extensive programmable event interrupts. - Mode codes, broadcasts, and time delays architecture allows the user to structure interface memory usage for the maximum in • RT Functionality BC simulation structures consist of linked flexibility and usefulness. - RT level protocol selection lists of 1553 command messages: BC-to-RT, - RT definition tables RTto- BC, RT-to-RT, mode code, broadcast and Software Support Overview - Programmable response time time delay block transmissions. We define RT GE distributed software includes host proces- • Bus Monitor simulation as a simple series of pointers to RT sor device drivers to the dual port control - Map monitoring definition tables. The RT definition tables in - Sequential monitoring and data structures as well as an application turn point to control data buffers. We define - Time stamped layer to these structures. GE also provides the bus activity we want to monitor in both - Double buffered lowlevel drivers for most operating systems, the Map and Sequential monitoring modes. - Error tables and the Integrated Avionics Library with This provides user defined linked lists of data - Definable monitoring source code, with the interface at no buffers and sequential 1553 activity. The user additional cost. • Architecture can time stamp and/or double buffer the - On-the-fl y data structures 1553 activity. Both monitoring modes perform - BC and RT linked lists broad error monitoring. They also provide a - High-speed DSP comprehensive error table that the host pro- - Flexible memory structure cessor can read at any time. - Flash memory - Variable voltage 1553 transceivers - Support for 5 V and 3.3 V PCI bus (dual channel only) • Software Support - Complimentary drivers for most operating systems - Integrated Avionics Library, including source code ABI-PCI MIL-STD-1553 Interface Inputs/Outputs • Maximum power consumption (98% bus activity) - Specifications single channel: 5 V @ 1.0 A, 12 V @ 125 mA • Bi-directional external trigger • IRIG clock input (optional) • Maximum power consumption - dual channel: 5 V @ ABI Functionality: Bus Controller (BC) 1.5 A, 12 V @ 250 mA • BC retry • Variable voltage 1553 outputs: 0-22 V p-p • Standard commercial temperature: 0°C to +60°C; • Minor frame timing and message scheduling • External TTL/RS-422 system clock input 95% rH non-condensing • Intermessage gap selectable PCI Functionality • Programmable delay gaps and null BC blocks Software and Documentation Support • PCI bus is 2.1 compliant • Multiple BC data buffers in a linked list structure • Low-level drivers for most operating systems • 50 MB per second maximum transfer rate • Programmable RT no-response timeout • Integrated Avionics Library with source code • 16-bit and 32-bit transfer modes ® • Borland and Microsoft C Compiler compatible Remote Terminals (RTs) • Programmable DMA controller • Hardware and Integrated Avionics Library docu- • 31 RTs and all subaddresses supported • On-board firmware storage via Flash memory mentation included on CD. Hard copies of the • Transmit/Receive buffers for each subaddress • Support for 5 V and 3.3 V PCI bus (dual channel only) documentation are available upon request. • Multiple RT data buffers in a linked list structure Interface Connections • Programmable RT response time and no-response Customer Support • DB44F to coupling harness - Single: CA-2088 selection • Two-year warranty Dual: CA-2087 • Extended warranties available Map Monitoring • Coupling harness to bus and I/O connectors • Driver and library upgrades • DB15F I/O connector • Multiple linked buffers for each transmit/receive • Over 18 operating systems supported on various subaddress • BJ77F Triax connector to 1553 bus platforms • Mapped buffers read by host processor as Interface Card Specifications time permits • Mechanical - single channel: 1/2 length PCI bus card • Number of buffers per transmit/receive subaddress Length: 6.875” Height: 4.2” is programmable or user definable to account for • Mechanical - dual channel: 3/4 Length PCI bus card various host speeds Length: 9.5” Height: 4.2” Sequential Monitoring • Host driver selected messages are double buffered • Messages time stamped with a 1 μs 32-bit clock Configurations • Standard firmware performs broad error monitoring • Comprehensive error table readable at any time by host processor Model Number Configuration Self Test ABI-PCI-1 Single Channel 1553 to PCI interface • Power-up test with status register report • BIT-RAM and encoder/decoder test ABI-PCI-2 Dual Channel 1553 to PCI interface • Run-time health status register • Unit Test application for 1553 bus functionality IRIG IRIG B Time Receiver (add /IRIG to product number) About GE Intelligent Platforms GE Intelligent Platforms, a General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is an experienced high-performance technology company and a global provider of hardware, software, services, and expertise in automation and embedded computing. We offer a unique foundation of agile, advanced and ultra-reliable technology that provides customers a sustainable advantage in the industries they serve, including energy, water, consumer packaged goods, government and defense, and telecommunications. GE Intelligent Platforms is a worldwide company headquartered in Charlottesville, VA and is part of GE Home and Business Solutions. For more information, visit www.ge-ip.com. GE Intelligent Platforms Contact Information Americas: 1 800 433 2682 or 1 434 978 5100 Global regional phone numbers are listed by location on our web site at www.ge-ip.com/contact www.ge-ip.com ©2010 GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc. All rights reserved. All other brands or names are property of their respective holders. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 01.10 GFA-1370