GE Intelligent Platforms ABI-V6CC MIL-STD-1553 Interface ABI-V6CC is a flexible interface providing a broad error monitoring. They also provide Features full function, one or two channel, dual redun- a comprehensive error table that the host • 1 or 2 dual redundant 1553 channels dant MIL-STD-1553 interface to the VMEbus processor can read at any time. featuring 100% concurrent and system. This Advanced Bus Interface (ABI) independent operation as a: architecture provides concurrent and inde- Hardware Overview - Bus Controller pendent operation of a Bus Controller (BC), - 31 Remote Terminals GE bases the ABI interface upon an advanced 31 Remote Terminals (RT), and dual function - Dual Function Bus Monitor high-speed DSP, programmable logic and Bus Monitoring (BM). The ABI-V6CC interface dual port RAM. It delivers a highly reliable • Bus Controller equips the VMEbus system with a complete hardware platform that is feature rich and - Programmable frame lists 1553 interface. This includes 1553A/1553B user friendly. Through the 128 kB of dual port - BC-RT, RT-BC, RT-RT selections, pointer-driven transmit and RAM per channel, the host processor has - Mode codes, broadcasts, and time delays receive buffers and extensive programmable access to set up, monitor, and change the • RT Functionality event interrupts. A version supporting the 1553 interface data structures at any time. - RT level protocol selection F16 WMUX protocol is also available. Link-list memory architecture allows the user - RT definition tables to structure interface memory usage for - Programmable response time BC simulation structures consist of linked lists the maximum in flexibility and usefulness. • Bus Monitor of 1553 command messages: BC-to-RT, The ABI-V6CC provides storage for on-board - Map monitoring RT-to-BC, RT-to-RT, mode code, broadcast and firmware via Flash Memory. - Sequential monitoring time delay block transmissions. We define RT - Time stamped simulation as a simple series of pointers to Software Support Overview - Double buffered RT definition tables. The RT definition tables in GE distributed software includes host proces- - Error tables turn point to control data buffers. We define sor device drivers to the dual port control and - Definable monitoring the bus activity we want to monitor in both data structures as well as an application layer • Architecture the Map and Sequential monitoring modes. to these structures. GE also provides low-level - On-the-fly data structures This provides user defined linked lists of data drivers for most operating systems, and the - BC and RT linked lists buffers and sequential 1553 activity. The user Integrated Avionics Library with source code, - High-speed DSP can time stamp and/or double buffer the with the interface at no additional cost. - Flexible memory structure 1553 activity. Both monitoring modes perform - Fixed voltage 1553 transceivers • Software Support - Complimentary drivers for most oper ating systems Integrated Avionics Library, including source code • Specifications - Meets MIL-STD-810D - Meets IEEE 1101.2-1992 - STANAG 3838 compliant ABI-V6CC MIL-STD-1553 Interface VME Functionality MTBF Specifications • VMEbus system • Method: MIL-HDBK-217F, parts count method, ground benign environment ABI Functionality: Bus Controller (BC) • D16/D32 single cycle transfers • BC retry • D32/D64 block transfers • ABI-V6CC-2: 117,300 hours • Data for other versions available upon request • Minor frame timing and message scheduling • A24/A32 addressing • Programmable intermessage gap • D08 interrupts Software and Documentation Support • Programmable delay gaps and null BC blocks • Memory mapped • Low-level drivers for most operating systems • Multiple BC data buffers in a linked list structure • Selectable interrupt requests • Integrated Avionics Library with source code • BC dump feature • On-board firmware storage via Flash memory ® • Borland and Microsoft C Compiler compatible • Hardware and Integrated Avionics Library docu- Remote Terminals (RTs) Interface Connections mentation included on CD. Hard copies of the • 31 RTs and all subaddresses supported • VME P2 connector documentation are available upon request. • Transmit/Receive buffers for each subaddress Interface Card Specifications • Multiple RT data buffers in a linked list structure Customer Support • Maximum power consumption: 5 V @ 3.0 A • Programmable RT response time, no-response • Two-year warranty • Standard operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C; selection and no-response time-out • Extended warranties available ≤ 95% rH non-condensing; ≤100% rH condensing with conformal coating • Driver and library upgrades Map Monitoring • Design and test: • Over 18 operating systems supported on • Multiple linked buffers for each transmit/ various platforms - Meets requirements of MIL-STD-810D receive subaddress • Mechanical - single or dual Channel: • Mapped buffers read by host processor as time permits - Standard 6u x 160 mm size - Meets requirements of IEEE 1101.2 • Number of buffers per transmit/receive subaddress • Weight - dual channel: is programmable or user definable to account for - 0.96 lbs (435g) various host speeds Sequential Monitoring • 100% independent Configurations • Host driver selected messages are double buffered • Messages time stamped with a 1 µs 32-bit clock or optional 48-bit IRIG-B clock Model Number Configuration • Standard firmware performs broad error monitoring • Comprehensive error table readable at any time by host processor ABI-V6CC-1 Single Channel 1553 to VME, Conductive Cooled Self Test ABI-V6CC-2 Dual Channel 1553 to VME, Conductive Cooled • Power-up test with status register report • BIT-RAM and encoder/decoder test IRIG IRIG B Time Receiver (add /I to product number) • Run-time health status register • Unit Test application for 1553 bus functionality Inputs/Outputs • Bi-directional external trigger • IRIG clock input (optional) • Variable voltage 1553 outputs: - (UT63M147 tranceivers) • External TTL/RS-422 system clock input • External trigger capability 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. 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