Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1608 ARINC Interface for PCI
ARINC interface for PCI bus systems. Designed for simulation, test, and data logging applications.
- Model
- Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1608
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,050
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- CEI520A-1608
This unit
The Abaco Systems CEI520A-1608 is a PCI-based ARINC interface card engineered for avionics simulation, test, and data logging applications. It delivers up to 16 receive and 16 transmit ARINC 429 channels with on-board message scheduling, label filtering, and time-tagging. The card integrates a 100 MHz Intel 80960 processor, 512 KB shared memory, and intelligent buffering to handle maximum data throughput across all channels simultaneously.
Beyond ARINC 429, the interface supports ARINC 419, 561, 571, 573, 575, 582, 717, and CSDB protocols. Discrete I/O includes up to 16 avionics-level and TTL/CMOS inputs and 16 outputs rated for 0.5 A sink current each.
Technical Specifications
- Processor & Memory: 100 MHz Intel 80960; 512 KB shared memory
- ARINC Channels: 16 Rx / 16 Tx ARINC 429
- Protocol Support: ARINC 429 base; optional 419, 561, 571, 573, 575, 582, 717, CSDB
- Discrete I/O: 16 inputs (avionics-level and TTL/CMOS); 16 outputs (0.5 A sink, low-side switches)
- Power: +5 VDC @ 780 mA (typical), +12 VDC @ 100 mA, -12 VDC @ 100 mA
- PCI Compatibility: Universal signaling (3.3V / 5V); PCI-X 1.0 and PCI slots
- Form Factor: PCI short card, 6.8" × 4.2"
- Temperature Range: 0 to +70°C (commercial); extended range available
- Error Handling: Injection (parity, gap, bit count) and detection (parity)
Key Features
- Adjustable transmit output voltages (0 to ±10 VDC A to B)
- Programmable receive level thresholds
- On-board 3.3V generation for slot compatibility
- Ruggedized configurations available
- ARINC 573/717 Bi-Pol support
Software & Integration Advanced API supports Windows (XP, 2000, Me, NT, 98, 95), Linux (Kernel 2.4/2.6), VxWorks, Visual Basic, and LabWindows/CVI. Optional BusTools/ARINC Windows GUI for bus analysis included.
Typical Applications
- Avionics test benches and HIL simulation
- Data acquisition and logging systems
- Multi-protocol databus validation
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | '-12V @ 100mA |
Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1608 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1608. 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 CEI520A-1608 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 CEI520A-1608 price
This Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1608 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 CEI520A-1608 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1608 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 →
