Excalibur Systems, Inc.
Established in 1986, Excalibur Systems started with an idea, with a desire to create and achieve. We designed the first ARINC-429 interface card for the personal computer and we have not looked back since. Today, Excalibur manufactures hundreds of products for the Avionics Industry. From connectors, cables, couplers and cards to sophisticated complete systems, our commitment to customer service is legendary. Excalibur has received numerous awards, accolades and commendations for our products and more importantly for our service and support. Excalibur builds and maintains long-standing relationships with our customers, which we refer to as our "partners".
- (800) 645-1553
- (516) 327-4645
- excalibur@mil-1553.com
- 311 Meacham Ave.
Elmont, NY 11003
United States of America
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Product
Boards
MIL-STD-1553
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The MIL-STD-1553 multi function interface cards are compatible with all common variations of MIL-STD-1553 and provides a wide range of features normally found only on full size testers. The card can operate simultaneously as a Bus Controller (BC) and/or multiple (up to 32) Remote Terminals (RT), or as a Triggerable Bus Monitor. The card supports error injection and detection.
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Product
MIL-STD-1760
M4K1553Px(S)-1760
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The M4K1553Px(S)-1760 interface module for the multimode, multiprotocol, Excalibur 4000 family of carrier boards provide a complete solution for developing and testing MIL-STD-1760 interfaces and performing system simulation of the MIL-STD-1760 bus. The module handles all standard variations of the MIL-STD-1760 protocol.Each M4K1553Px-1760 multi function module contains 64K bytes of dual-port RAM for Data blocks, Control registers, and Look-up Tables. All Data blocks and Control registers are memory mapped, and may be accessed in real time. Each of the independent dual redundant M4K1553Px-1760 modules may be programmed to operate in one of three modes of operation: Remote Terminal, Bus Controller/Concurrent-RT, and Bus Monitor. In addition, modules 1 and 3 can be programmed to operate as Concurrent monitors, to modules 0 and 2 respectively.
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Product
Enhanced Serial Interface Module for the Multiprotocol Excalibur 4000 Family of Carrier Boards
M4KSerialPlus
Serial Interface
The M4KSerialPlus is an enhanced serial interface module for the multiprotocol Excalibur 4000 family of carrier boards, that includes several advanced features such as a high baud rate and high throughput. This module supports up to four independent channels of serial communications, each of which can be selected as RS-485, RS-422 or RS-232. The module operates independently of the host computer, reducing the need for host intervention.The M4KSerialPlus module is based on the Exar XR16M570 Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART). The device is compatible to industry standard 16550 UARTs. Each of the M4KSerialPlus’s four channels contains a transmit FIFO capable of holding up to 16384 bytes and a receive FIFO capable of holding either 16384 receive bytes or 5460 bytes with a 32-bit Time Tag associated with each byte. These large buffers allow application code to transfer large quantities of data with a single non-blocking subroutine call. The 32-bit Time Tag on receive channels is very useful for synchronizing serial data with data from other modules on the 4000 board or on other interface boards. Each channel has a programmable baud rate of up to 10 Mbps and can be configured as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485.The M4KSerialPlus module is supplied with C drivers, including source code.
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Product
Protocol Converter
MACC2
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When designing or upgrading avionics systems we are often faced with the task of integrating components that were not originally designed to work together.A control computer that communicates using RS-232 may need to control component that expects MIL-STD-1553 messages or an INS may put out ARINC-429 labels, which are needed by Multi function Display designed around RS-422.Faced with problems like these, integrators must choose between two poor options. They must either give up on one of the units in favor of another unit that may be less suitable but uses the appropriate communications spec; or they must add a computer system – often PC104 – which can translate from one unit to the other. These computers are generally large, heavy, hot, and require substantial power.
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Product
Discrete Module for Multi Protocol 4000 Boards
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Discrete Module for Multi Protocol 4000 BoardsThe M4KDiscrete is an interface module for the multimode, multiprotocol Excalibur EXC-4000 family of carrier boards. The M4KDiscrete provides a complete solution for developing and testing discrete voltage-level interfaces.The module contains control I/O registers that may be accessed in real time. The module supports 20 discretes. The user can set each discrete:• Either as input or output.• Either to TTL (0 – 5V) or Avionics (0 – 32V) voltage levels and• Either enable or disable external debounceOutput discretes are open collector, capable of handling up to 32V with a maximum current of 100 mA each. There is a 4092 word FIFO, capable of storing 1023 Discrete entries containing the discrete data and Time tags.
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Product
CAN Bus & ARINC-825 (825CAN)
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The 825CAN module is an intelligent multichannel ARINC 825 (CAN bus) interface module for the multiprotocol Excalibur 4000 & 8000 family of carrier boards. The module supports up to ten ARINC-825 channels. In receive mode, the module stores all or selected messages with status and Time Tag information appended to each message. In transmit mode, the module operates via a transmit Bandwidth Frame which allows scheduling of data transmissions and reduces the need for host computer intervention.
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Module for VME & VXI Systems
EXC-4000VME/xx / EXC-4000VXI/xx
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The EXC-4000VME/xx and EXC-4000VXI/xx cards for VME & VXI systems supports up to eight dual redundant MIL-STD-1760 channels using the M4K1553Px(S)-1760 module and is compatible with all common variations of MIL-STD-1760 (A, B). Each channel can operate simultaneously as a Bus Controller and up to 32 Remote Terminals and as a Triggerable Monitor. In addition, Checksum, SRQ bit and Header Words are supported on each channel.
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Product
Express Card
EXC-1553ExCard/Px
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Each channel of the EXC-1553ExCard/Px operates simultaneously as a Bus Controller and/or multiple (up to 32) Remote Terminals, or as a Triggerable Bus Monitor. The card supports error injection and detection. The card’s small size and compatibility with notebook computers make it the perfect solution for performing system simulation of the MIL-STD-1553 bus, in the lab and in the field.
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Interface Module for Multimode, Multiprotocol Excalibur 8000 Family of Carrier Boards, a Complete Solution for Developing & Testing 1553 Interfaces
M8K1553Px(S)
Interface Module
The M8K1553Px(S) interface module for the multimode, multiprotocol, Excalibur 8000 family of carrier boards provide a complete solution for developing and testing 1553 interfaces and performing system simulation of the MIL-STD-1553 bus. The module handles all standard variations of the MIL-STD-1553 protocol.Each M8K1553Px multi function module contains 64K bytes of dual-port RAM for Data blocks, Control registers, and Look-up Tables. All Data blocks and Control registers are memory mapped, and may be accessed in real time. Each of the independent dual redundant M8K1553Px modules may be programmed to operate in one of three modes of operation: Remote Terminal, Bus Controller/Concurrent-RT, and Bus Monitor. In addition, modules 1 and 3 can be programmed to operate as Concurrent monitors, to modules 0 and 2 respectively.Each M8K1553PxS single function module operates either as a Bus Controller, Remote Terminal, or Bus Monitor.NOTE: the M8K1553PxS module is NOT compatible to the M4K1553MCH module.The M8K1553Px(S) comes complete with Windows software, a C-driver software library including source code and may be used with Exalt, Excalibur’s Analysis and Laboratory Tools, a Windows monitoring application.
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Express Multi Protocol Board
EXC-8000PCI
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The EXC-8000PCIe is a PCI Express card supporting up to eight independent 8000 family avionics communication modules, allowing multiple different protocols to be mixed and matched on a single card. Modules available include MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, MMSI, ARINC-429, ARINC-708, ARINC-717, Serial, Discrete and CAN bus.The EXC-8000PCIe supports extensive error injection and detection capabilities, IRIG B Time Code input, and can be ordered with an extended operating temperature range of -40ºC to +85ºC and conformal coating. The EXC-8000PCIe is supplied with C drivers, including source code.
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Product
PCIe Mini Card
EXC-1553mPCIe/P1-1760
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Each channel of the EXC-1553mPCIe/P1-1760 operates simultaneously as a Bus Controller and/or multiple (up to 32) Remote Terminals, or as a Triggerable Bus Monitor. The card supports error injection and detection. The card’s small size and compatibility with notebook computers make it the perfect solution for performing system simulation of the MIL-STD-1760 bus, in the lab and in the field.
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Product
Miniature Airborne Communications Converter
MACC II - Converter
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Excalibur’s MACC II represents a third option. A proven, low risk, low cost, off the shelf product that translates between different communications specifications. The MACC II can solve your communications problems without R&D costs and without schedule risks while still providing you with the flexibility to customize the system to your specific needs.The MACC II is a wholly contained Miniature Airborne Communications Converter (data converter - protocol converter or translator). The MACC II can carry up to 4 modules. Each module can be one of the following protocols: 1 dual redundant MIL-STD-1553/1760 interface1 H009 channel5 MMSI channels5 ARINC-429 channels2 ARINC-708 channels2 ARINC-717 channels5 ARINC-825 (canbus) channels2 Serial channels (RS-232/422/485, NMEA 0183)Ethernet (10/100/Gigabit)10 Discrete I/O signalsAnalog to Digital / Digital to AnalogPlease see multi protocol 8000 modules for additional information on protocols that can be used on the MACC II.
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Product
Interface for Two Dual-Redundant 1760 Channels
EXC-1553PCMCIA/Px-1760
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This credit card sized interface supports up to two dual redundant 1760 channels and is compatible with all common variations of MIL-STD-1760 providing a wide range of features normally found only on full size testers. Each channel of the EXC-1553PCMCIA/Px-1760 operates simultaneously as a Bus controller and/or multiple (up to 32) Remote Terminals, or as a Triggerable Bus Monitor. The card supports Checksum, SRQ bit and Header Words as well as error injection and error detection. The card’s small size and compatibility with notebook computers make it the perfect solution for performing system simulation of the MIL-STD-1553 bus, in the lab and in the field.The EXC-1553PCMCIA/Px-1760 card is supplied with C drivers, including source code, Merlin+ Windows software and may be used with Exalt, Excalibur’s Analysis and Laboratory Tools, a Windows monitoring application.
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Product
MMSI Module
M4KMMSI
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The M4KMMSI is an intelligent, Mini Munitions Store Interface [MMSI] module for the multimode, multiprotocol, Excalibur 4000 family of carrier boards. Each module of the M4KMMSI contains 64K bytes of dual-port RAM for Data blocks, Control registers, and Look-up Tables. All Data blocks and Control registers are memory mapped and may be accessed in real time. Each M4KMMSI module may be programmed to operate in one of three modes of operation: Remote Terminal, Bus Controller/Concurrent-RT/Concurrent Monitor and Bus Monitor.
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Protocol Converter
MACC
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When designing or upgrading avionics systems we are often faced with the task of integrating components that were not originally designed to work together.A control computer that communicates using RS-232 may need to control component that expects MIL-STD-1553 messages or an INS may put out ARINC-429 labels, which are needed by Multi function Display designed around RS-422.Faced with problems like these, integrators must choose between two poor options. They must either give up on one of the units in favor of another unit that may be less suitable but uses the appropriate communications spec; or they must add a computer system – often PC104 – which can translate from one unit to the other. These computers are generally large, heavy, hot, and require substantial power.
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