Astronics / EADS / Racal 6066C Automotive Network Controller
The Astronics/EADS/Racal 6066C is a specialized automotive network controller designed for solid communication and management within vehicle networks. It facilitates efficient data transfer and control functions, ensuring reliable operation of automotive systems.
- Model
- Astronics / EADS / Racal 6066C
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $3,500
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 6066C
This unit
The Astronics/EADS/Racal 6066C is a C-sized VXI slave module that functions as both a network analyzer and simulator for automotive multiplexed bus testing. It supports CAN and VAN protocols with dual-channel capability, enabling simultaneous simulation and analysis of automotive networks within a single VXIbus slot. Each channel provides 1024 KB of exchange memory and can be independently configured for network analysis or simulation. The module includes optional error simulation on VAN networks for fault injection testing, making it suitable for validating ECU behavior under normal and fault conditions. Remote control via VXIbus allows integration into automated test systems.
Technical Specifications
Module Type: C-sized VXI slave module
Supported Networks: CAN (Controller Area Network), VAN (Vehicle Area Network)
Channel Configuration: One or two channels per module; each independently configurable as analyzer or simulator
Memory: 1024 KB exchange memory per channel
Weight: Approximately 2.5 kg
VXI Compliance: Release 1.4 standard
Key Features
Dual-channel operation enables simultaneous CAN and VAN network analysis and simulation
Simulator mode emulates network behavior to test connected automotive ECUs
Trace mode captures and analyzes live network traffic for diagnostics
Error simulation (VAN only) injects faults to validate system error handling
External trigger inputs/outputs via dedicated connectors (TTLTRIG via VXIbus or external sources)
Typical Applications
Testing automotive equipment with multiplexed bus architectures
ECU validation during development and manufacturing
Network traffic capture and post-analysis
CAN and VAN system validation and fault tolerance assessment
Automotive test controller integration
Compatibility & Integration Operates within any VXIbus-compatible mainframe. Remote control via VXIbus enables seamless integration into larger automated test systems. Supplied with necessary connectors for CAN/VAN network and trigger connections.
Astronics / EADS / Racal 6066C — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Astronics / EADS / Racal 6066C. Calibration covers all module-specific parameters per manufacturer datasheet, output accuracy and linearity, frequency accuracy, and VXI register and trigger bus compliance. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Astronics / EADS / Racal 6066C faults: relay contact wear, DAC/ADC drift, VXI backplane connector oxidation. Common faults include relay contact wear, DAC or ADC gain drift, and VXI backplane edge connector oxidation. Most modules are repaired at the component level with full post-repair verification in a C-size or D-size mainframe.
Astronics / EADS / Racal 6066C price
This Astronics / EADS / Racal 6066C is listed at $3,500. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Astronics / EADS / Racal 6066C calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Astronics / EADS / Racal 6066C is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers all module-specific parameters per manufacturer datasheet, output accuracy and linearity, frequency accuracy, and VXI register and trigger bus compliance. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
