Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1616P ARINC Interface for PCI
ARINC interface card for PCI bus systems. Provides connectivity for ARINC 429 and 717 protocols.
- Model
- Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1616P
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,050
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- CEI520A-1616P
This unit
The Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1616P is a PCI bus ARINC interface card delivering multi-protocol avionics databus connectivity. It supports 16 independent receive and 16 independent transmit ARINC 429 channels operating at 12.5 KHz or 100 KHz data rates, plus 16 input and 16 output avionics-level discretes. The card integrates on-board message scheduling, label filtering, multiple buffering, time-tagging, and error injection/detection on a single processor platform.
Input discretes accept TTL to avionics voltage conversion; output discretes switch up to 0.5 ampere. Signal levels are programmable across a wide range, with receive thresholds from ±0.1 to ±13.5 VDC (A to B) and transmit outputs from 0 to ±10 VDC (A to B). The CEI520A variant supports universal PCI signaling (3.3V or 5V); the CEI-520 model operates at 5V only.
Beyond ARINC 429 and 717, the interface handles ARINC 419, 561, 571, 573, 575, 582, and CSDB protocols. Parity support includes odd, even, or none, with parity error reporting. Fully independent channel operation delivers maximum simultaneous throughput across all channels.
Connectors include 68-pin receptacle (SCSI-3 compatible) for databus and 50-pin IDC-style for discrete I/O.
Technical Specifications
- Protocols Supported: ARINC 429, 419, 561, 571, 573, 575, 582, 717; CSDB
- Channels: 16 Rx + 16 Tx (ARINC 429); fully independent operation
- Data Rates: 12.5 KHz or 100 KHz
- Discrete I/O: 16 inputs (TTL/avionics compatible), 16 outputs (0.5 A max per channel)
- Receive Signal Levels: Standard ±6.5 to ±13 VDC (A to B); parametric ±0.1 to ±13.5 VDC (A to B)
- Transmit Signal Levels: Standard ±10 VDC (A to B); parametric 0 to ±10 VDC (A to B)
- Parity Modes: Odd, even, or none; parity error reporting enabled
- PCI Support: Universal (3.3V/5V) on CEI520A; 5V only on CEI-520
- Host Interface: PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
- Connectors: 68-pin receptacle (SCSI-3), 50-pin IDC discrete I/O
Key Features
- On-board message scheduling and label filtering
- Multiple buffering options and time-tagging
- Error injection and detection capabilities
- Programmable receive level thresholds and adjustable transmit voltages
- Large intelligent buffers with processor
- Maximum simultaneous throughput across all channels
Compatibility & Integration
- Operating Systems: Windows (XP, 2000, Me, NT, 98, 95); Linux Kernel (2.4, 2.6); VxWorks
- API: High-level software API included
- Extended Versions: Ruggedized configurations available for extended operating temperatures
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 100 kHz, 12.5 kHz | Voltage / Current Range: ±0.1 to ±13.5 VDC (receive threshold), 0 to ±10 VDC (transmit output), 0.5 A per output discrete, 3.3V or 5V PCI signaling |
Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1616P — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1616P. 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-1616P 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-1616P price
This Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1616P 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-1616P calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering CEI520A-1616P 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 →
