Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI-420A-44R ARINC 429 Interface for PC/104
Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering Embedded Test Systems. PC/104 ARINC 429 interface card.
- Model
- Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI-420A-44R
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,050
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- CEI-420A-44R
This unit
The CEI-420A-44R is a PC/104 ARINC 429 interface card for embedded avionics applications. This intelligent databus controller delivers comprehensive protocol support including ARINC 429, ARINC 575, and optional ARINC 573/717 functionality. Built around an Intel 80960 CPU, the card provides up to 8 receive and 8 transmit ARINC 429 channels with selectable data rates, parity, and automatic slew rate adjustment.
On-board message scheduling, label/SDI filtering, time-tagging, and multiple buffering modes
Buffered, Merged, and Dedicated - enable flexible data acquisition and transmission. The card includes up to 16 discrete inputs (±100 V tolerance) and 8 switched output discretes rated to 0.5 A, supporting TTL to avionics-level voltages. Latching, keyed connectors ensure secure signal integration.
Optional ruggedized configurations with extended operating temperatures are available, along with PC/104-Plus pass-through connectors for stacked deployments. Windows, Linux, and VxWorks drivers ship with on-board firmware and a high-level API. BusTools/ARINC Windows GUI enables real-time analysis, simulation, and logging; LabVIEW support is optional.
Technical Specifications
- Processor: Intel 80960 CPU
- ARINC 429 Channels: Up to 8 Rx and 8 Tx
- Discrete Inputs: Up to 16, TTL to avionics-level voltage compatible
- Discrete Input Voltage Range: ±100 V
- Discrete Outputs: Up to 8 low-side switched, 0.5 A maximum per channel
- Data Rates: Selectable
- Parity: Selectable
- Slew Rate: Automatic adjustment
- Buffering: Buffered Mode (per-channel circular), Merged Mode (time-sequenced), Dedicated Mode (latest-data snapshot)
- Data Filtering: Label and/or SDI filtering per receive channel
- Time-tagging: Supported
- Message Scheduling: On-board
- Error Detection: Included
Key Features
- Large on-board data buffers with three buffering architectures
- Supports ARINC 429, 575, and optional 573/717 protocols
- Discrete I/O handles avionics-level signaling
- Optional ruggedization with extended temperature operation
- Latching, keyed connectors for solid field installation
Typical Applications
- Avionics databus integration in embedded flight systems
- Aircraft health monitoring and parameter acquisition
- Multi-protocol avionics testbeds
- Real-time discrete I/O control and monitoring
Compatibility & Integration
- Host Interface: PC/104 bus
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, VxWorks
- API: High-level application programming interface
- Software Tools: BusTools/ARINC (Windows analysis/simulation/logging); LabVIEW support (optional)
- Firmware: On-board, integrated for flexible protocol generation and reception
- Software Distribution: Device drivers, firmware, and sample programs included
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | ±100 V (discrete inputs), 0.5 A (discrete outputs) |
Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI-420A-44R — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI-420A-44R. Calibration covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI-420A-44R faults: power supply failure (cRIO-9073/9074), C-series slot connector wear, PXI chassis fan failure, GPIB interface failure on VXI controllers, BIOS/EEPROM corruption. NI CompactRIO most common faults are power supply failure on older cRIO-9073/9074 chassis and C-series module slot connector wear from repeated hot-swap cycles. PXI chassis fan failure is the most common wear item — chassis fans are field-replaceable. VXI embedded controllers most commonly develop EEPROM corruption and GPIB interface failure.
Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI-420A-44R price
This Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI-420A-44R is listed at $1,050. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI-420A-44R calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI-420A-44R 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 analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
