USB MULTI

Multi-Protocol Interfaces
Secure Locking Connectors

Available Protocols
• MIL-STD-1553 Rugged Compact
Enclosure
• EBR 1553
• ARINC 429
• ARINC 708
• ARINC 717
• Serial
• Discrete I/O

Multiple databus
USB Bus
Protocols Flight Test Orange
Powered Case Color Option

USB Interfaces to multiple simultaneous avionics protocols Features

The USB MULTI family of pocket-sized USB adapters enable computers to • Interface USB to Multiple Avionics
communicate with, simulate, test, and monitor avionics equipment and systems. Databus Protocols with a Single Unit
• 8 Avionics Discrete I/O
These rugged USB 2.0 peripherals feature a combination of different protocols in a
• IRIG A/B PWM and AM
single device. This provides greater convenience and cost savings when interfacing • USB 2.0 Bus Powered
to multiple databus types. They are compatible with virtually all modern PC laptop, • 32 MB Data Memory
desktop, and tablet computers, and all power necessary for operation is provided • Small, Portable, and Rugged
via the single USB port.
Software
Plug and Play and Hot Channel Options (up to):
• Universal BTIDriver™ API compatible
Swap features make them 1553 (1)
Transceivers/
708 (1R1T)
• Efficient DMA monitoring
easy to install and move SDRAM/
Transformers
• Compatible with other Ballard hardware
Flash
between computers. • Translator for older Ballard devices
44-pin D-Sub Connector

ARINC 429 429 (4R2T)

Receivers/
• CoPilot ® software (optional)
USB Connector

Transmitters
Software
USB Protocol 717 (2R2T)
Benefits
Ballard’s full-featured Interface Engines
Differential
EBR 1553 (4)
Transceivers Serial (4) • Small, lightweight, and rugged
CoPilot Software provides Diff. DIO (4) • Portable, versatile, and durable
easy and powerful tools IRIG • Easy Plug and Play installation
for taking full advantage of Discrete • No external power supply needed
8 Discrete I/O
I/O
the USB MULTI interface. Interface • Powerful protocol engines
Alternatively, users can • Secure locking connectors
develop their own software USB Multi-Protocol Interface Block Diagram
• Free customer support for product life
applications with the • 3-year limited warranty standard
included BTIDriver API. With only a few function calls, a program can operate
• FCC, CE and RoHS compliant

the USB hardware and process messages to and from the avionics databuses. Applications
Functions include routines for transmitting, receiving, scheduling, recording, • Analysis, test, and simulation
time-tagging, and manipulating data. With BTIDriver, application code migrates • Data loading
seamlessly to and from other Ballard devices, reducing development time and costs. • Flightline and AOG support
• In the lab or in the field
CoPilot software, available as an option, provides easy-to-use, interactive tools • Replace plug-in cards
for databus test, analysis, and simulation. CoPilot simplifies project development
and provides added productivity through virtual instrument displays, flexible
monitoring and analysis tools, and a powerful scripting engine. Special bundled
pricing is available when ordering CoPilot along with the USB interface hardware.

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Multi-Protocol Interfaces

Available Interfaces Specifications Ordering Information

MIL-STD-1553 Base Model Features Protocol Key
1 dual-redundant channel • Model dependent protocol capability A = MIL-STD-1553 (B: Bus Monitor,
BC/RT/MON (Single- or Multi-Function) • USB 2.0 interface S: Single-function, M: Multi-function)
Hardware controlled transmit scheduling • 8 Avionics Discrete I/O B = ARINC 429 (4R2T)
C = ARINC 708 (1R1T)
CH/TA/SA filtering • Up to 4 Differential Discrete I/O D = ARINC 717 (2R2T)
Sequential monitor • IRIG A/B input and output E = EBR 1553 (4 ports)
• 32 MB on-board memory F = Serial* (4 ports)
ARINC 429/575 * Contact factory for availability
6 channels (4R2T) Avionics Discrete I/O
Hardware Hardware Protocols
Periodic and asynchronous messages 8 programmable inputs/outputs
& CoPilot** Only A B C D E F
Hardware controlled transmit scheduling Can be used as syncs and triggers
CP-UA1503 UA1503 - X - - - X
Receive message filtering (Label/SDI) Output: Open/Gnd, 35 VDC, 200 mA (max),
CP-UA1505 UA1505 - - - - X -
Sequential monitor self monitoring, inductive load protected CP-UA1511 UA1511 B X - - - -
Log transitions to sequential record CP-UA1512 UA1512 B X - X - -
ARINC 708/453
CP-UA1513 UA1513 B X - - - X
2 channels (1R1T) Time-tag/IRIG CP-UA1514 UA1514 B - - - - X
Hardware controlled transmit scheduling 48-bit hardware time-tag (1µs resolution) CP-UA1515 UA1515 B - - - X -
Receive message filtering IRIG A or B, AM, PWM, and PPS modes CP-UA1521 UA1521 S X - - - -
Sequential monitor Generate or synchronize (AM input only) CP-UA1522 UA1522 S X - X - -
Synchronize hardware time-tags CP-UA1523 UA1523 S X - - - X
ARINC 717/573 CP-UA1524 UA1524 S - - - - X
4 channels (2R2T) Environmental/Mechanical CP-UA1525 UA1525 S - - - X -
Biphase/Bipolar Component temperature: -40 to +85 deg C CP-UA1531 UA1531 M X - - - -
Transmit and receive Storage temperature: -55 to +100 deg C CP-UA1532 UA1532 M X - X - -
Sub-frame and super-frame support Dim: 3.0 x 4.45 x 0.97 in (76 x 113 x 25 mm) CP-UA1533 UA1533 M X - - - X
CP-UA1534 UA1534 M - - - - X
64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192 wps Weight: under 5 oz (140 g)
CP-UA1535 UA1535 M - - - X -
Sequential monitor
Connector/Electrical CP-UA1571 UA1571 - X X - - -
CP-UA1572 UA1572 - X X X - -
Differential Discretes I/O Connector: HD44F D-Sub
CP-UA1573 UA1573 - X X - - X
Up to 4 Differential Discrete I/O Power: Single USB port
CP-UA1574 UA1574 - - X - - X
MTBF: 1,400,000 hours
EBR 1553 (SAE AS5652) **Includes CoPilot analysis & test software
Up to 4 ports (1 channel) Software Options
BC/RT/MON (Multi-Function) Universal BTIDriver API for C/C++, C#, VB, To order, add the appropriate suffix to the
Hardware controlled transmit scheduling VB.Net, and LabVIEW™ above part number. Example: UA1532/NE
CH/TA/SA filtering MS Windows® and Linux® OS drivers
Sequential monitor Translation DLLs for older Ballard devices /FTO Flight Test Orange case (black case
CoPilot analysis and test software (optional) is standard)
RS-422/485 Serial Call for latest language and OS support. /NE No Enclosure, Printed Circuit Board
Up to 4 ports Assembly only, for embedded use
Contact factory for availability /FXY Conformal coating (Parylene)

Accessories (Included*)
Higher Channel Counts
USB cable with screw-locks (5 ft)
Single-protocol USB interfaces are Mating HD44P D-Sub I/O connector
available with higher individual channel *Except models with “/NE” option
counts. Visit www.ballardtech.com/USB

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