GE Intelligent Platforms ABI-V6 MIL-STD-1553 Interface ABI-V6 interface provides a flexible, full func- Features Hardware Overview tion, one to four channel, dual redundant • 1 to 4 dual redundant 1553 channels GE Intelligent Platforms bases the ABI inter- MIL-STD-1553 interface to the VMEbus system. featuring 100% concurrent and face upon an advanced high speed RISC and This Advanced Bus Interface (ABI) architec- independent operation as a: DSP, programmable logic and dual port RAM. ture provides concurrent and independent - Bus Controller It delivers a highly reliable hardware platform operation of a Bus Controller (BC), 31 Remote - 31 Remote Terminals that is feature rich and user friendly. Through Terminals (RT), and dual function Bus Moni- - Dual Function Bus Monitor the 128 kB of dual port RAM per channel, toring (BM). The ABI-V6 interface equips the • Bus Controller the host processor has access to set up, VMEbus system with a complete 1553 inter- monitor, and change the 1553 interface data - Programmable frame lists face. This includes 1553A/1553B selections, - BC-RT, RT-BC, RT-RT structures at any time. Link-list memory archi- pointer-driven transmit and receive buffers - Mode codes, broadcasts, and time delays tecture allows the user to structure interface and extensive programmable event interrupts. memory usage for the maximum in flexibility • RT Functionality and usefulness. The ABI-V6 provides storage - RT level protocol selection BC simulation structures consist of linked lists for on-board firmware via Flash Memory. - RT definition tables of 1553 command messages: BC-to-RT, RT- - Programmable response time to-BC, RT-to-RT, mode code, broadcast and Software Support Overview • Bus Monitor time delay block transmissions. We define RT GE distributed software includes host processor - Map monitoring simulation as a simple series of pointers to - Sequential monitoring device drivers to the dual port control and data RT definition tables. The RT definition tables in - Time stamped structures as well as an application layer to turn point to control data buffers. We define - Double buffered these structures. GE also provides low-level the bus activity we want to monitor in both - Error tables drivers for most operating systems, and the the Map and Sequential monitoring modes. - Definable monitoring Integrated Avionics Library with source code, This provides user defined linked lists of data with the interface at no additional cost. • Architecture buffers and sequential 1553 activity. The user - On-the-fly data structures can time stamp and/or double buffer the - BC and RT linked lists 1553 activity. Both monitoring modes perform - High-speed DSP broad error monitoring. They also provide a - Flexible memory structure comprehensive error table that the host pro- - Variable voltage 1553 transceivers cessor can read at any time. • Software Support - Complimentary drivers for most operating systems - Integrated Avionics Library, including source code ABI-V6 MIL-STD-1553 Interface Self Test Interface Card Specifications Specifications • Power-up test with status register report • Maximum power consumption: • BIT-RAM and encoder/decoder test - Single channel 5 V @ 1.0 A, 12 V @ 250 mA ABI Functionality: Bus Controller (BC) - Dual channel 5 V @ 1.5 A, 12 V @ 500 mA • BC retry • Run-time health status register • Standard commercial operating temperature: 0°C to • Minor frame timing and message scheduling • Unit Test application for 1553 bus functionality +60°C; ≤ 95% rH non-condensing • Programmable intermessage gap Inputs/Outputs • Optional extended operating temperature: -40°C to • Programmable delay gaps and null BC blocks • Bi-directional external trigger +85°C; ≤ 95% rH non-condensing • Multiple BC data buffers in a linked list structure • IRIG clock input (optional) • Mechanical - single channel or dual channel: • BC dump feature • Variable voltage 1553 outputs: 0-22 V p-p Standard 6u x 160 mm size Remote Terminals (RTs) • External TTL/RS-422 system clock input Software and Documentation Support • 31 RTs and all subaddresses supported VME Functionality • Low-level drivers for most operating systems • Transmit/Receive buffers for each subaddress • VMEbus system • Integrated Avionics Library with source code • Multiple RT data buffers in a linked list structure ® • D16/D32 single cycle transfers • Borland and Microsoft C Compiler compatible • Programmable RT response time, no-response • D32/D64 block transfers • Hardware and Integrated Avionics Library docu- selection and no-response time-out • A24/A32 addressing mentation included on CD. Hard copies of the Map Monitoring documentation are available upon request. • D08 interrupts • Multiple linked buffers for each transmit/receive • Memory mapped Customer Support subaddress • Selectable interrupt requests • Two-year warranty • Mapped buffers read by host processor as • On-board firmware storage via Flash memory • Extended warranties available time permits • Driver and library upgrades Interface Connections • Number of buffers per transmit/receive subaddress • Over 18 operating systems supported on • DB26F to coupling harness - is programmable or user definable to account for Cable assembly: CA-2097 various platforms various host speeds • Coupling harness to bus and I/O connectors Sequential Monitoring • DB15F I/O connector • 100% independent • BJ77F Triax connector to 1553 bus • Host driver selected messages are double buffered • Messages time stamped with a 1 µs 32-bit clock or optional 48-bit IRIG-B clock Configurations • Standard firmware performs broad error monitoring • Comprehensive error table readable at any time by host processor Model Number Configuration ABI-V6-(1-4) 1 to 4 Channel 1553 to VME interface ABI-V6XT-(1-4) 1 to 4 Channel 1553 to VME interface, Extended Temp IRIG IRIG B Time Receiver (add /I to product number) - Conformal coat option 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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