Avionics Test & Simulation Interfaces

Ballard Avionics Test and Simulation Interfaces deliver reliable performance and long life. They are available for all standard protocols, including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429/708/717, Ethernet, serial and discrete. When paired with CoPilot®, our industry-leading test & analysis software, they provide an easy and powerful way to interact with avionics databuses.

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Aircraft Data Systems

Astronics Corp.

Astronics is the industry-leader for reliable aircraft and avionics data interface solutions and world-class customer support. Our innovative Ballard avionics interface products are employed by commercial, military, and government customers around the world.Take control of your aircraft software and data with our cost-effective Smart Aircraft Interface Devices that allow you to connect to your avionics data simply, safely, and securely. Solve avionics processing and interfacing problems on aircraft, UAVs, and ground mobile platforms with our rugged avionics I/O computers and high-performance embedded interface cards. Test and validate avionics equipment and systems with our reliable test and simulation interfaces and software. Explore solutions for aircraft data recording and avionics data loading.

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Databus Test, Simulation & Analysis Software

Ballard CoPilot® - Astronics Corp.

Ballard CoPilot® is an intuitive, graphical software program that allows you to easily monitor, record, replay, analyze, and simulate avionics bus data. With CoPilot you can interact directly with data on multiple buses using Ballard avionics interface hardware or work with previously recorded data. This advanced program features powerful tools for development, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of avionics equipment and systems.

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Embedded Avionics Interfaces

Astronics Corp.

Solve challenging avionics interfacing problems on aircraft, UAVs, and ground mobile platforms with Ballard embedded Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) devices. These versatile interface cards provide flexibility, performance, and value. They install easily and enable embedded systems and computers to communicate with avionics databus networks.Models are available with a choice of protocols (including MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429/717/708), channel counts, and capabilities for use on industry-standard host platforms.

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PXIe Avionics Interface Cards

Omnibus II PXIe - Astronics Corp.

The Ballard OmniBus II PXI Express (PXIe) card is designed for use in multi-slot PXIe and CompactPCI Express test systems. It enables these systems to interface with multiple avionics databuses for testing, validating and simulating commercial and military avionics equipment and systems. The card is highly configurable and includes two internal Cores that can be populated with a variety of databus protocols and discrete I/O modules.

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PCIe and PCI Avionics Interface Cards

Astronics Corp.

Ballard PCI Express (PCIe) and PCI Avionics Interface Cards enable computers to interface with a variety of avionics databuses for testing, validating and simulating commercial and military avionics equipment and systems.

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Portable Avionics Interfaces for USB

UA2000 - Astronics Corp.

Ballard pocket-sized USB adapters are the easy and portable way to interface your computer to avionics databuses. These highly-effective interfaces feature low power operation and proven performance with all avionics protocols including: MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, ARINC 708, ARINC 717, and Discrete I/O. The UA2000 enables computers to communicate with, simulate, test, and monitor avionics equipment and systems.We introduced our reliable game-changing Ballard USB interfaces over 10 years ago. Since that time, they have become the industry’s most trusted and widely used USB Interfaces for avionics test & simulation. The UA2000 family builds on that success with an all-new USB 3.1 design that will serve your interface needs for years to come.

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Portable Avionics Interfaces for USB 2.0

Astronics Corp.

Ballard Portable Avionics Interfaces for USB 2.0 are pocket-sized adapters that enable computers to communicate with, simulate, test, and monitor avionics equipment and systems. These rugged USB 2.0 peripherals feature extensive databus functionality and are compatible with virtually all modern PC laptop, desktop, and tablet computers.These versatile interfaces are suitable for a wide range of applications in the lab and in the field. They support maximum data throughput on all channels and have a large 32 MB built-in memory. All power necessary for operation is provided via the single USB port. Plug and Play and Hot Swap features make them easy to install and move between computers.

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Databus-to-Network Interfaces

OmniBusBox II - Astronics Corp.

The Ballard OmniBusBox II (OBB2) enables computers and networks to interface with multiple avionics databuses for testing, validating and simulating commercial and military avionics equipment and systems. The OBB2 is the next generation of our popular OmniBusBox product with faster I/O and processing capabilities. These versatile units can be controlled through Ethernet or USB or can be programmed to operate standalone.

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Flight Line Avionics Test

Astronics Corp.

Ballard Flight Line Testers enable Windows computers to display ARINC 717/573 data from a Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) or Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit (DFDAU). These easy solutions use both wired and wireless connections and are modern replacements for legacy flight line testers.The TS 717 Test Set for ARINC 717 is a convenient, easy-to-use tool for test and maintenance of aircraft systems that are tied to the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR). The compact interface/cable hardware is conveniently stored in a rugged carrying case for easy transport and quick deployment.

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