GE Intelligent Platforms ASF-V6 MIL-STD-1553 Interface ASF-V6 is a flexible interface providing a broad error monitoring. They also provide Features single function, one to four channel, dual a comprehensive error table that the host • 1 to 4 dual redundant 1553 channels redundant MIL-STD-1553 interface to the processor can read at any time. featuring 100% independent operation VMEbus system. This Advanced Single as one of the following: Function (ASF) architecture provides Hardware Overview - Bus Controller operation as a Bus Controller (BC), Remote - Remote Terminal GE bases the ASF interface upon an Terminal (RT), or dual function Bus Monitoring - Dual Function Bus Monitor advanced high-speed DSP, programmable (BM). The MRT option allows multiple RT logic and dual port RAM. It delivers a highly • Bus Controller capability. The ASF-V6C interface equips reliable hardware platform that is feature rich - Programmable frame lists the VMEbus system with a complete 1553 and user friendly. Through the 128 kB of dual - BC-RT, RT-BC, RT-RT interface. This includes 1553A/1553B port RAM per channel, the host processor has - Mode codes, broadcasts, and time delays selections, pointer-driven transmit and access to set up, monitor, and change the • RT Functionality receive buffers and extensive programmable 1553 interface data structures at any time. - RT level protocol selection event interrupts. Link-list memory architecture allows the user - RT definition tables to structure interface memory usage for the - Programmable response time BC simulation structures consist of linked maximum in flexibility and usefulness. The - Optional multiple RT support lists of 1553 command messages: BC-to-RT, ASF-V6 provides storage for on-board firm- • Bus Monitor RT-to-BC, RT-to-RT, mode code, broadcast ware via Flash Memory. - Map monitoring and time delay block transmissions. We - Sequential monitoring define RT simulation as a simple series Software Support Overview - Time stamped of pointers to RT definition tables. The RT - Double buffered GE distributed software includes host definition tables in turn point to control processor device drivers to the dual port - Error tables data buffers. We define the bus activity - Definable monitoring control and data structures as well as an we want to monitor in both the Map and application layer to these structures. GE also • Architecture Sequential monitoring modes. This provides provides low-level drivers for most operating - On-the-fly data structures user defined linked lists of data buffers systems, and the Integrated Avionics Library - BC and RT linked lists and sequential 1553 activity. The user can with source code, with the interface at no - High-speed DSP time stamp and/or double buffer the 1553 additional cost. - Flexible memory structure activity. Both monitoring modes perform - Variable voltage 1553 transceivers (1 and 2 channel versions only) • Software Support - Complimentary drivers for most operating systems - Integrated Avionics Library, including source code ASF-V6 MIL-STD-1553 Interface VME Functionality • Optional extended operating temperature: -40°C to Specifications +85°C; ≤ 95% rH non-condensing • VMEbus system • Mechanical - single channel or dual channel: ASF Functionality: Bus Controller (BC) • D16/D32 single cycle transfers - Standard 6u x 160 mm size • BC retry • D32/D64 BLT • Minor frame timing and message scheduling • A24/A32 addressing Software and Documentation Support • Programmable intermessage gap • D08 interrupts • Low-level drivers for most operating systems • Programmable delay gaps and null BC blocks • Memory mapped • Integrated Avionics Library with source code • Multiple BC data buffers in a linked list structure • Selectable interrupt requests ® • Borland and Microsoft C Compiler compatible • On-board firmware storage via Flash memory • Programmable RT no-response timeout • Hardware and Integrated Avionics Library docu- • BC dump feature mentation included on CD. Hard copies of the Interface Connections documentation are available upon request. Remote Terminal (RT) • DB26F to coupling harness - Cable assembly: CA-2097 • RT and all subaddresses supported Customer Support • Coupling harness to bus and I/O connectors • Transmit/Receive buffers for each subaddress • Two-year warranty • Multiple RT data buffers in a linked list structure • DB15F I/O connector • Extended warranties available • BJ77F Triax connector to 1553 bus • Programmable RT response time and • Driver and library upgrades no-response selection • Over 18 operating systems supported on Interface Card Specifications various platforms Map Monitoring • Maximum power consumption: • Multiple linked buffers for each transmit/ - Single channel: 5 V @ 1.0 A, 12 V @ 250 mA - Dual channel: 5 V @ 1.5 A, 12 V @ 500 mA receive subaddress • Standard commercial operating temperature: 0°C to • Mapped buffers read by host processor as +60°C; ≤ 95% rH non-condensing time permits • Number of buffers per transmit/receive subaddress is programmable or user definable to account for various host speeds Configurations Sequential Monitoring • Host driver selected messages are double buffered Model Number Configuration • Messages time stamped with a 1 µs 32-bit clock or optional 48-bit IRIG-B clock • Standard firmware performs broad error monitoring ASF-V6-(1-4) 1 to 4 Channel 1553 to VME interface • Comprehensive error table readable at any time by host processor ASF-V6XT-(1-4) 1 to 4 Channel 1553 to VME interface, Extended Temp Self Test IRIG IRIG B Time Receiver (add /I to product number) • Power-up test with status register report • BIT-RAM and encoder/decoder test MRT Multiple RT capability (add /MRT to product number) • Run-time health status register • Unit Test application for 1553 bus functionality - Conformal coat option Inputs/Outputs • Bi-directional external trigger • IRIG clock input (optional) • Variable voltage 1553 outputs: 0-22 V p-p (1 and 2 channel versions only) • External TTL/RS-422 system clock input 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-1389