Hardware

UA2000 – Avionics Interfaces for USB 3.1

 

Astronics Ballard Technology’s pocket-sized USB adapters are the easy and portable way to interface your computer to avionics databuses including: MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, ARINC 708, ARINC 717, and Discrete I/O.

 

The UA2000 family builds on the success of Ballard’s first generation UA1000 adapters, but feature an all new design for a longer serviceable life. These SuperSpeed USB 3.1 adapters enable computers to communicate with, simulate, test, and monitor avionics equipment and systems. They are compatible with USB 2, USB 3, USB 4, and Thunderbolt ports to operate flawlessly with the latest computer models available now and in the future.

 

  • 1 or 2 dual-redundant channels
  • Full MIL-STD-1553 functionality
    • BC, RT, and/or Monitor
    • Single-function, Multi-function, and Bus Monitor-only models available
    • Error injection (Multi-function)
    • LEDs indicate bus traffic and errors

  • Up to 16 ARINC 429 channels (12R4T)
  • Up to 4 ARINC 717 channels (2R2T)
  • Full ARINC 429 functionality
    • Handles periodic and transfer protocols
    • Message filters and schedules
    • Standard and non-standard bit rates
    • Error detection and selective injection
    • Variety of syncs and triggers
    • Several message buffering schemes
    • ARINC 575 support

  • Up to 4 channels (2R2T)
  • Full ARINC 708 functionality
    • Supports standard ARINC 708 and custom weather radar databuses
    • Receive, Transmit, and Monitor
    • Direct coupled channels per 708
    • Strappable on-board termination

  • Interface USB to avionics databus protocols
  • Small, portable, and rugged
  • Easy Plug and Play installation
  • Compatible with USB 2, USB 3, USB 4, and Thunderbolt™ ports
  • 8 programmable avionics discrete I/O
  • IRIG A/B PWM and AM
  • 64 MB Data Memory
  • 2 LED indicators:
    • Green: Power, databus activity
    • Red: User controllable
  • USB Cables Included:
    • USB-C Locking to USB-C (5 ft/1.5 m)
    • USB-C Locking to USB-A (5 ft/1.5 m)
  • FCC, CE and RoHS compliant
  • 3-year limited warranty standard

Please contact us for more information or to request a quote.


Hardware / with CoPilot*
Protocols
Channels


UA2133 / CP-UA2133
MIL-STD-1553
2 Multi-function


UA2130 / CP-UA2130
MIL-STD-1553
1 Multi-function


UA2122 / CP-UA2122
MIL-STD-1553
2 Single-function


UA2120 / CP-UA2120
MIL-STD-1553
1 Single-function


UA2131 / CP-UA2131
MIL-STD-1553
1 Multi-function,
1 Bus Monitor


UA2121 / CP-UA2121
MIL-STD-1553
1 Single-function,
1 Bus Monitor


UA2111 / CP-UA2111
MIL-STD-1553
1 Bus Monitor


UA2110 / CP-UA2110
MIL-STD-1553
1 Bus Monitor


UA2140 / CP-UA2140
MIL-STD-1553
4 Bus Monitor**


UA2440 / CP-UA2440
ARINC 429
12R 4T


UA2430 / CP-UA2430
ARINC 429
8R 4T


UA2420 / CP-UA2420
ARINC 429
4R 2T


UA2410 / CP-UA2410
ARINC 429
1R 1T


UA2431 / CP-UA2431
ARINC 429 / ARINC 717
8R 4T /
2R 2T


UA2401 / CP-UA2401
ARINC 717
2R 2T


UA2720 / CP-UA2720
ARINC 708
2R 2T


UA2710 / CP-UA2710
ARINC 708
1R 1T

 

Options

*Includes CoPilot analysis & test software

**Channels are non-redundant

nRnT = number of Receive/Transmit Channels

 

To order, add the appropriate suffix to the above part number.
Example: UA2133/NE

  • /FTO – Flight Test Orange case (black case is standard)
  • /NE – No Enclosure, Printed Circuit Board Assembly only, for embedded use
  • /FXY – Conformal coating (Parylene)

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