Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520-88 ARINC Interface for PCI
ARINC interface card for PCI bus systems. Provides connectivity for ARINC 429 and ARINC 717 protocols.
- Model
- Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520-88
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,050
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- CEI520-88
This unit
The Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520-88 is a PCI bus ARINC interface card that processes avionics databus traffic across up to 16 simultaneous receive and 16 transmit ARINC 429 channels. The card supports multiple avionics protocols including ARINC 717, 419, 561, 571, 573, 575, 582, and CSDB, with dual-mode functionality (HBP or BPRZ) available for ARINC 717/573 configurations. Maximum data throughput flows across all channels simultaneously, backed by intelligent onboard buffering with dedicated and circular buffer modes per receive channel.
On-board message scheduling, label filtering, and time-tagging capabilities streamline data acquisition and protocol management. The card includes error injection and detection, avionics-level I/O discretes supporting up to 16 inputs and 16 outputs, and independently programmable bit rates for each channel. Discrete outputs switch up to 0.5 ampere and support TTL-to-avionics voltage conversion with open-collector output flexibility.
Optional features include programmable receive level thresholds, adjustable transmit output voltages, IRIG-B receiver/generator synchronization, temperature and voltage monitoring, and ruggedized configurations rated for extended operating temperatures.
Technical Specifications
- Protocols: ARINC 429, 717, 419, 561, 571, 573, 575, 582; CSDB
- Channels: Up to 16 Rx and 16 Tx ARINC 429 channels
- Buffering: Dedicated and circular buffer modes with separate buffers per receive channel
- Message Management: On-board scheduling and label filtering
- Time Stamping: On-board time-tagging; optional IRIG-B receiver/generator with DC level synchronization
- Error Handling: Injection and detection capabilities
- I/O Discretes: Up to 16 inputs and 16 outputs; TTL-to-avionics voltage levels; open-collector outputs; 0.5 A switching capacity
- Bit Rates: Independent, software-programmable per channel
- Monitoring: On-board temperature and voltage monitoring
Key Features
- Maximum throughput on all channels simultaneously
- Adjustable transmit output voltages (optional)
- Programmable receive level thresholds (optional)
- Ruggedized variants with extended operating temperature ranges
Typical Applications
- Avionics system integration and test
- Aerospace and defense databus simulation
- Multi-protocol protocol validation
Compatibility & Integration
- PCI bus interface
- CEI520 / CEI520A product family
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | 0.5 A output discrete switching |
Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520-88 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520-88. 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 CEI520-88 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 CEI520-88 price
This Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520-88 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 CEI520-88 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520-88 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 →
