USB429win USB - Based ARINC 429 Adapter / Analyzer Software

Avionica introduced the first RS232 serial-port based ARINC-429 adapter to industry in 1992. It represented nothing less than a revolution in ARINC 429 testing and troubleshooting.

Since then, we’ve worked dilligently to create the ultimate, PC-based ARINC 429 interface and analysis software. Interface technologies have evolved, and Avionica has responded with a simple, rugged interface for our latest analysis software that’s equally at home on the line as in the lab: USB429, Avionica’s ARINC 429 databus analyzer provides groundbreaking performance over a USB 2.0 interface at an affordable price.

Leverage your Investment
The USB429 interface enables users to leverage existing USB 2.0 - equipped notebook computers or interface to our RSU II touch-screen Ruggedized Service Unit for the ultimate in convenience. But that’s just the beginning; by adding software modules, you can accomplish a variety of other ARINC 429 based analysis tasks, including ARINC 615 Data Loading, TCAS testing, and MCDU Simulation. The USB429 interface has a second, 9-Pin port to retain compatibility with our legacy test interfaces.

Made for the Real World
Our intuitive Windows XP™ - based databus analysis software, USB429win, is a flexible, comprehensive, ARINC 429 Bus Analyzer, featuring:

• Two transmitter channels
• Four receiver channels
• 12.5 Kbps or 100 Kbps individually channel-configurable
• Four output discrete channels
• Three input discrete channels
• Display of up to 64 received and 64 transmitted labels simultaneously
• Specific label display or bus scanning
• Binary, hex, or programmable engineering unit display
• Integral engineering unit conversion library
• Delayed transmission
• Single - shot transmission
• Record time-stamped data to disk
• Playback time-stamped data from disk

With this feature set, there’s not much testing you can’t tackle - on the line or in the lab. Includes software and USB ARINC 429 adapter.

Kit Components:

650-0330 USB429 Adapter Assembly, 2TX/4RX
650-0331 USB429 Loopback Adapter, 2TX/4RX
650-0002 GP429 Legacy Loopback Adapter, 1TX/2RX
700-0331 USB429win ARINC 429 Databus Analyzer Software

Available USB429win Interfaces

800-0620 CFDIU, MCDU, CMC Simulator Kit
800-0621 Collins™ SATCOM 906 System Service Kit
800-0623 Collins™ TTR-920/921 TCAS and SATCOM 906 Service Kit (Best Value)
800-0624 Collins™ TTR-920/921 TCAS Diagnostic, CFDIU, MCDU Simulator Kit
800-0625 Collins™ TTR-920 TCAS Diagnostic Kit
800-0626 Bendix™ TPA-81A TCAS Diagnostic Kit
800-0627 Collins™ TTR-921 TCAS Diagnostic Kit
800-0628 ACSS™ TCAS 2000 Service Kit

 
Technical Specifications Adapter Connector Pinout
 
Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function
1 GND 16 RS422 RX 5A 31 DISCRETE OUT 0
2 +5V 17 RS422 RX 5B 32 DISCRETE OUT 1
3 S232/RS422 TX 1A 18 RS422 RX 6A 33 DISCRETE OUT 2
4 RS232/RS422 TX 1B 19 RS422 RX 6B 34 DISCRETE IN 1
5 RS232/RS422 TX 2A 20 RS422 RX 7A 35 DISCRETE IN 2
6 RS232/RS422 TX 2B 21 RS422 RX 7B 36 DISCRETE IN 3
7 GND 22 RESERVED 37 DISCRETE OUT 3
8 RS232/RS422 RX 1A/TX 3A 23 ARINC 429 RX 1A 38 ARINC 429 TX 1A
9 RS232/RS422 RX 1B/TX 3B 24 ARINC 429 RX 1B 39 ARINC 429 TX 1B
10 RS232/RS422 RX 2A 25 ARINC 429 RX 2A 40 RESERVED
11 RS232/RS422 RX 2B 26 ARINC 429 RX 2B 41 ARINC 429 TX 2A
12 RS232/RS422 RX 3A 27 ARINC 429 RX 3A 42 ARINC 429 TX 2B
13 RS232/RS422 RX 3B 28 ARINC 429 RX 3B 43 +3.3V
14 RS422 RX 4A 29 ARINC 429 RX 4A 44 GND
15 RS422 RX 4B 30 ARINC 429 RX 4B    

Adapter Legacy Connector Pinout

650-0330
Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function
1 ARINC 429 TX 1A 4 ARINC 429 RX 1A 7 ARINC 429 RX 2B
2 ARINC 429 TX IB 5 ARINC 429 RX 1B 8 RS232/RS422 RX 2A
3 GND 6 ARINC 429 RX 2A 9 RS232/RS422 TX 1A
Adapter Physical Specifications
Weight 6 oz (170 gr)
Dimensions Length 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  Width 2.6 in (6.6 cm)
  Height 1.15 in (2.9 cm)
Operating Temp 0 TO +60 Deg C.
Power Requirements 500 mA (from computer)
 
429 Transmitters
Bit Rate 12.5 or 100 kbps ± 1% (selectable)
 
Voltage Levels (Line A-B) HI +10 ± 2.0 VDC
  NULL 0± 0.5 VDC
  LO -10 ± 2.0 VDC
 
Drive Capability 10-receiver loads max. per transmitter
Impedance (Line A-B) 75 ± 25 Ohms
Parity (User Selectable) ODD, EVEN, MARK, SPACE, NONE
 
429 Receivers
Bit Rate 12 or 100 kbps
     
Voltage Levels (Line A-B) HI +6.5 to 13 VDC
  NULL +2.5 to -2.5 VDC
  LO -6.5 to -13 VDC
     
Impedance 12k Ohms Minimum
Parity Odd
 
Host Requirements
CPU Pentium-3™ Class @ 1.6 GHz
Memory 256 MB
Storage 1 MB Hard Disk space (+ file storage)
Operating System Windows XP™ or better

Package Contents:
Kit Part Number: 800-0630 includes:
Part Number 700-0330 (Software)
Part Number 650-0330 (USB ARINC 429 Adapter)

NOTE: USB429win is a data analysis tool. It is not intended for use in testing or verifying ARINC 429 electrical characteristics. All electrical characteristic tests should be carried out using appropriate waveform testing devices.

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