DNA-429-5xx series 12 channel ARINC 429 Interfaces
Description
United Electronic Industries (UEI) is pleased to announce the release of the DNA-429-5xx series of ARINC 429 Avionics bus interfaces. The DNA-429-566 offers 6 Tx / 6 Rx channels, the DNA-429-512 provides 12 Rx channels while the DNA-429-548 has 4 Tx / 8 Rx. All boards are fully compliant with the ARINC 429 spec and are software selectable for high speed (100 kHz) or low speed (12.5 kHz) operation.
Receive channels include automatic Label filtering so only data from selected channels is captured. The filter may be set to forward data from between one and 255 Labels, or may be disabled so all data is captured, regardless of source. Each received word may also be time stamped with the date and time of reception. Transmit channels may be set to transmit asynchronously or based upon a hardware controlled scheduler. Each channel supports a transmission table that allows up to 256 unique schedules. Asynchronous (non-scheduled) data may be sent with three priorities.
Software for the DNA-429 series is provided as part of the UEIFramework. The framework provides a comprehensive yet easy to use API that supports all popular Windows programming languages as well as supporting programmers using Linux and most real-time operating systems including QNX, RTX, RT Linux and more. Finally, the framework supplies complete support for those creating applications in LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, DASYLab or any application that supports ActiveX or OPC servers.
“The PowerDNA, UEILogger and UEIPAC cubes are very popular in aviation applications used for measuring and controlling parameters including pressure, stress/stain, vibration, temperature and a host of other physical phenomena. The addition of ARINC 429 allows the same I/O system to now monitor and/or control avionics” according to UEI President Shaun Miller. “It is now possible to combine analog and digital measurement with ARINC 429 in a single compact and robust system. It’s a perfect match for all types of flight test applications, many ground based applications and also an ideal platform to control flight simulators.”
Pricing
Part # Description Price Availability
DNA-429-566 6 Tx and 6 Rx channels $3000 1-2 weeks
DNA-429-548 4 Tx and 8 Rx channels $3000 1-2 weeks
DNA-429-512 12 Rx channels $3000 1-2 weeks
For complete details on the DNA-429-5xx series please visit: www.ueidaq.com/ARINC_429
About ARINC 429
ARINC 429 is a communications protocol that has become the primary communications interface on commercial aircraft worldwide. The ARINC 429 bus is used as the communications link by virtually all commercial avionics. It is also used as the link between avionics and flight control computers and actuators and system monitors throughout the aircraft. Aircraft from Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, BAe, Embraer, Canadair, Cessna, Lear, Gulfstream, Hawker, Raytheon, Adam Aircraft, ATG, Spectrum, Bell, Piper and many more all rely on the ARINC 429 bus as their primary communications link.
About UEI
Founded in 1990, UEI is a leader in the computer based data acquisition and control industry. Serving customers world-wide, UEI products include: the PowerDNA Ethernet data acquisition and control Cube, the UEILogger, an easy to use yet high performance data logger/recorder, and the UEIPAC, a flexible and powerful Linux-based Programmable Automation Controller. The company is also a leading vendor of PCI and PXI based DAQ boards. UEI is committed to providing the highest quality hardware, software and services, enabling engineers and scientists to interface data-acquisition and control hardware to the real world.
Receive channels include automatic Label filtering so only data from selected channels is captured. The filter may be set to forward data from between one and 255 Labels, or may be disabled so all data is captured, regardless of source. Each received word may also be time stamped with the date and time of reception. Transmit channels may be set to transmit asynchronously or based upon a hardware controlled scheduler. Each channel supports a transmission table that allows up to 256 unique schedules. Asynchronous (non-scheduled) data may be sent with three priorities.
Software for the DNA-429 series is provided as part of the UEIFramework. The framework provides a comprehensive yet easy to use API that supports all popular Windows programming languages as well as supporting programmers using Linux and most real-time operating systems including QNX, RTX, RT Linux and more. Finally, the framework supplies complete support for those creating applications in LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, DASYLab or any application that supports ActiveX or OPC servers.
“The PowerDNA, UEILogger and UEIPAC cubes are very popular in aviation applications used for measuring and controlling parameters including pressure, stress/stain, vibration, temperature and a host of other physical phenomena. The addition of ARINC 429 allows the same I/O system to now monitor and/or control avionics” according to UEI President Shaun Miller. “It is now possible to combine analog and digital measurement with ARINC 429 in a single compact and robust system. It’s a perfect match for all types of flight test applications, many ground based applications and also an ideal platform to control flight simulators.”
Pricing
Part # Description Price Availability
DNA-429-566 6 Tx and 6 Rx channels $3000 1-2 weeks
DNA-429-548 4 Tx and 8 Rx channels $3000 1-2 weeks
DNA-429-512 12 Rx channels $3000 1-2 weeks
For complete details on the DNA-429-5xx series please visit: www.ueidaq.com/ARINC_429
About ARINC 429
ARINC 429 is a communications protocol that has become the primary communications interface on commercial aircraft worldwide. The ARINC 429 bus is used as the communications link by virtually all commercial avionics. It is also used as the link between avionics and flight control computers and actuators and system monitors throughout the aircraft. Aircraft from Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, BAe, Embraer, Canadair, Cessna, Lear, Gulfstream, Hawker, Raytheon, Adam Aircraft, ATG, Spectrum, Bell, Piper and many more all rely on the ARINC 429 bus as their primary communications link.
About UEI
Founded in 1990, UEI is a leader in the computer based data acquisition and control industry. Serving customers world-wide, UEI products include: the PowerDNA Ethernet data acquisition and control Cube, the UEILogger, an easy to use yet high performance data logger/recorder, and the UEIPAC, a flexible and powerful Linux-based Programmable Automation Controller. The company is also a leading vendor of PCI and PXI based DAQ boards. UEI is committed to providing the highest quality hardware, software and services, enabling engineers and scientists to interface data-acquisition and control hardware to the real world.
Specs
Channel Confgurations • Number of channels: 12 • DNA-429-566: 6 TX and 6 RX • DNA-429-512: 0 TX and 12 RX • ARINC Compliance: Fully compliant with ARINC 429 • Digital outputs: 1 current sinking, FET based • Digital output drive: 350 mA max, (500 mA resettable fuse) Receive Specifcations • Data rate: 100 kHz or 12.5 kHz selectable per port • FIFO size: up to 256 32-bit words, user selectable • Receive flter size: 1 to 255 Labels or disabled • SDI flter: enabled or disabled • New data only flter: enabled or disabled by label or globally • Parity checking: enabled or disabled • Date/Time stamping: enabled or disabled by label or globally Transmit Specifcations • Data rate: 100 kHz or 12.5 kHz selectable per port • FIFO size: 256 words • Transmit modes: Scheduled or asynchronous Scheduler specifcations • timing resolution: 100 microseconds • table size: Schedule up to 256 labels per channel Asynchronous TX modes • High priority: transmit immediately upon completion of current • transmission regardless of schedule • Standard priority: transmit when no scheduled data • FIFO based: transmit when no scheduled, standard or high priority • data is being sent General Specifcations • Loop back testing: Internal loop back connections on the DNx-429-566 • allow automatic self-test • Operating temperature: tested -40 °C to +85 °C • Vibration IEC 60068-2-6: 5 g, 10-500 Hz, sinusoidal o IEC 60068-2-64: 5 g (rms), 10-500 Hz, broad-band random • Shock IEC 60068-2-27: 50 g, 3 ms half sine, 18 shocks @ 6 orientations o 30 g, 11 ms half sine, 18 shocks @ 6 orientations • Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing • MTBF: 470,000 • Power consumption: 3.5 Watt, maximum