GE Intelligent Platforms ASF-PC104-2 MIL-STD-1553 Interface ASF-PC104-2 is a flexible interface providing a Features Hardware Overview single function, dual channel, dual redundant • 2 dual redundant 1553 channel featuring GE bases the ASF interface upon an MIL-STD-1553 interface to the PC/104 back- 100% independent operation as one of advanced high-speed DSP, programmable plane. This Advanced Single Function (ASF) the following: logic and dual port RAM. It delivers a highly architecture provides independent operation - Bus Controller reliable hardware platform that is feature as a Bus Controller (BC), Remote Terminal - Remote Terminal rich and user friendly. Through the 128 kB (RT), or dual function Bus Monitor (BM). The - Dual Function Bus Monitor of dual port RAM, the host processor has MRT option allows multiple RT capability. The access to set up, monitor, and change the • Bus Controller ASF-PC104-2 interface equips the PC/104 bus - Programmable frame lists 1553 interface data structures at any time. system with a complete 1553 interface. This Link-list memory architecture allows the user - BC-RT, RT-BC, RT-RT includes 1553A/1553B selections, pointer- - Mode codes, broadcasts, and time delays to structure interface memory usage for the driven transmit and receive buffers and maximum in flexibility and usefulness. • RT Functionality extensive programmable event interrupts. - RT level protocol selection Software Support Overview - RT definition tables BC simulation structures consist of linked lists - Programmable response time GE distributed software includes host proces- of 1553 command messages: BC-to-RT, RT- - Optional multiple RT support sor device drivers to the dual port control to-BC, RT-to-RT, mode code, broadcast and and data structures as well as an application • Bus Monitor time delay block transmissions. We define RT layer to these structures. GE also provides - Map monitoring simulation as a simple series of pointers to RT - Sequential monitoring low-level drivers for most operating systems, definition tables. The RT definition tables in - Time stamped and the Integrated Avionics Library with turn point to control data buffers. We define - Double buffered source code, with the interface at no the bus activity we want to monitor in both - Error tables additional cost. the Map and Sequential monitoring modes. - Definable monitoring This provides user defined linked lists of data • Architecture buffers and sequential 1553 activity. The - On-the-fly data structures user can time stamp and/or double buffer - BC and RT linked lists the 1553 activity. Both monitoring modes - High-speed DSP perform broad error monitoring. They also - Flexible memory structure provide a comprehensive error table that the host processor can read at any time. • Software Support - Complimentary drivers for most operating systems - Integrated Avionics Library, including source code ASF-PC104-2 MIL-STD-1553 Interface Inputs/Outputs Software and Documentation Support Specifications • Bi-directional external trigger • Low-level drivers for most operating systems ASF Functionality: Bus Controller (BC) • Integrated Avionics Library with source code PC/104 Functionality ® • BC retry • Borland and Microsoft C Compiler compatible • PC/104 bus • Minor frame timing and message scheduling • Hardware and Integrated Avionics Library docu- • D16 transfer modes mentation included on CD. Hard copies of the • Intermessage gap selectable • Memory mapped documentation are available upon request. • Programmable delay gaps and null BC blocks • Port addressing • Multiple BC data buffers in a linked list structure Customer Support • Selectable interrupt reques • Programmable RT no-response time-out • Two-year warranty Interface Connections • Extended warranties available Remote Terminal (RT) • Connector provided • Driver and library upgrades • RT and all subaddresses supported - GE P/N: 111-9900-06 • Over 18 operating systems supported on • Transmit/Receive buffers for each subaddress - Vendor P/N 746285-1 various platforms • Multiple RT data buffers in a linked list structure - Conn, Cable: AMP • Programmable RT response time and no Interface Card Specifications response selection • Maximum power consumption: - 5 V @ 750 mA • Auto Boot • Extended operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C; Map Monitoring ≤ 95% rH non-condensing • Multiple linked buffers for each transmit/ • Mechanical: PC/104 Interface receive subaddress - Length 3.8” Width 3.6” Thickness 0.6” • Mapped buffers read by host processor as - Weight: 2.6 ounces time permits • Number of buffers per transmit/receive subaddress is programmable or user definable to account for Configurations various host speeds Sequential Monitoring • Host driver selected messages are double buffered Model Number Configuration • Messages time stamped with a 1 µs 32-bit clock • Standard firmware performs broad error monitoring ASF-PC104-2 Dual Channel 1553 to PC/104 interface, Extended Temp • Comprehensive error table readable at any time by host processor ASF-PC104-2/I ASF-PC104-2 with IRIG B Time Receiver Self Test MRT Multiple RT capability (add /MRT to product number) • Power-up test with status register report • BIT-RAM and encoder/decoder test - Transmit disable option • Run-time health status register • Unit Test application for 1553 bus functionality 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-1384