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ARINC 429-561-568 Manual
ARINC 429-561-568 Manual
Operational Manual
P/N: 90008105
REVISION
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
25 January 2007
Covers all Models of the FlexiBus Analyzers
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TABLE OF CHANGES
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Table of Contents
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Table of Changes……………………………………………………………………. i
List of Illustrations…………………………………………………….……………… iv
List of Tables……………………………………………………….………………… iv
I Introduction
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Chapter Page
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Appendix’s
List of Tables
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
SECTION A
GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual provides operator guidance for the FlexiBus line of products. The FlexiBus product
line provides testing of ARINC 429, 561, and 568 communication busses for today’s digital
communication aircraft and systems. The units are hand-held, lightweight, and are battery
operated to make them portable and technician friendly. The intent of this manual is to explain the
numerous capabilities and operational procedures necessary to effectively verify and/or
troubleshoot ARINC communication systems.
Figure 1-1
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The FlexiBus (FB) family of instruments has been designed to facilitate testing of ARINC 429,
561, and 568 communication busses in today’s digital communication aircraft. They contain
features not normally found in lightweight hand held units. Each unit contains one or more each of
ARINC 429 transmitter ports and ARINC 429 receiver ports as follows:
FB2 1 1
FB3T 2 1
FB3R 1 2
FB4 2 2
FB2V 1 1 Yes
FB561 1 1 1 1 Yes
Each port operates independently of the other(s). The user, through the unit keypad and 4x16
backlit LCD display, controls most operations. There are two basic display / operational modes;
Transmit and Receive. In addition there are several housekeeping modes for system set-up and
status information presentation. ARINC data is presented in either engineering format or
hexadecimal format in a ‘Slot’ oriented architecture. On the transmit side there are up to 50 slots
that the user can set up for transmit. On the receive side there are 1024 ‘real-time’ slots for
storage of data words based on Label/SDI values. When a new word is received it will overwrite
any word with the same Label/SDI. The display is updated with the latest data in real-time mode
four times per second. Sequential storage for 3584 words is also available utilizing the Trap
mode. Each unit also contains a RS-232 serial port that provides for easy uploading of code
firmware and engineering conversion table updates as well as control and monitoring of most unit
features.
A FB unit can transmit up to fifty (50) unique ARINC words. If there are multiple transmit ports on
the unit any label entered will be assigned to the currently displayed TX port. Subsequently, that TX
slot will not be visible when the other TX port is selected for display. Any words that have the same
word rate (2 to 65535 mS) can be synchronized so that they are sent in the order in which they
were entered (1 thru 50) by using the TX Synchronize feature. Any word with a zero word rate is
deemed to be an ‘On-Command’ word and will only be sent on user command. To facilitate
parametric testing on the target bus the FB transmitter bit frequency, word bit count, bit duty-cycle,
and word parity can be controlled on a system-wide basis, unique word-by-word basis, or both.
Some units also have the ability to vary the output voltage levels on a system-wide basis. Word
data for selected encoding formats (BNR and BCD) can be dynamically slewed with user
programmable minimum limit, maximum limit, and step size. Data can be slewed in ascending,
descending, or bi-directional directions. The user has the ability to select from two different transmit
buffer configuration sizes to accommodate easy set-up for different tasks or users: twenty-five word
slots by 60 configuration pages (default size) or fifty word slots by 30 configuration pages.
Switching between the two sizes will not delete or eliminate any pre-stored words; it just
reconfigures which page a word might be on.
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Each FB receive port can receive any valid, 32 bit ARINC 429 word (or ARINC 561 on FB561 units)
and store it in either real-time mode or trap mode. Real-time mode stores words based on the
Label/SDI value with 1024 slots available for data storage for each receive port. In trap mode, 3584
words can be stored in sequential received order utilizing complex filtering data (if necessary). Trap
filtering can be set-up for: all labels/all data, specific label/all data, all labels/specific data, and
specific label/specific data. If desired, a trap trigger can also be used to initiate data recording on a
specific label or label/data event. The trigger can also be set-up so that data prior to or after the
trigger event will be recorded. In multiple port units (FB3R, FB4, and FB561) the trap mode will look
at both ports for data and triggering. Trap data will be retained in memory until the trap is turned off,
even if the unit is turned off (unless unit batteries run down excessively or are removed). Trapped
data can be sent to a PC and logged with a terminal program via the RS-232 port. The FB can
measure and display the 429 bus speed on RX port one (1); however, receiver bus speed(s) must
be manually set to match the target bus speed range. The port one (1) receiver will also monitor for
several bus anomalies and keep a running count of any detected. It monitors for illegal word length
(<32 or >32 bits) and parity errors (EVEN).
The FB has memory capacity to contain two different ARINC engineering conversion tables. Each
table can contain up to 1023 unique label definitions and a 16-character table descriptor string. A
table is a simple text file providing engineering conversion information to the FB. A table can be
created or modified utilizing a text editor such as MS Word Pad. A default table is provided with
each FB on disk. The latest version available of this table is preloaded into the FB at the factory.
The user can modify this table as desired and update the FB in the field through the RS-232 port. If
desired, the user can create an alternative table and program it into the FB. These tables reside in
serial EPROM memory on the FB and are loaded into RAM at unit power-up. The user can select
which table (if User table is programmed and valid) the FB uses with the front panel keypad (F1
key). The display will present either a ‘D’ or ‘U’ on the status line to indicate which table is active.
The FB utilizes the table by selecting table definitions based on Label / Equipment Identifier (EQID)
combinations.
Using the keypad the user can program a desired EQID that the FB will use during its table search.
On multiple port units each channel will have its own EQID (Press EQ ID to toggle). If the EQID is
not valid for the selected label the default label definition (EQID = 000) for that label will be used. If
no table definition is valid for the displayed label it will be decoded in HEX with no label descriptor.
Provided with the FB is a text file of equipment ID descriptors. Each equipment ID that has a
definition in ARINC 16 is contained in this file. This file is programmed into the FB at the factory.
The list is used to display a descriptor string associated with the selected equipment ID. The user
may, if desired, modify or add up to 1000 total descriptors to this file and reprogram the FB via RS-
232.
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1.6 Warranty1
The Tel-Instrument Electronics Corporation warrants that each product it manufactures is free
from defective material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years subject to the following
terms and conditions. Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. will remedy any such warranted defect
subject to the following:
This warranty requires the unit to be delivered by the owner to Tel-Instrument intact for
examination, with all transportation charges prepaid to the factory, within two (2) years from the
date of sale to original purchaser. Tel-Instrument will solely determine when such defect exists.
This warranty does not extend to any of Tel products which have been subject to misuse, neglect,
accident, improper installation, or used in violation of operating instructions. This warranty does
not extend to units which have been repaired, calibrated, or altered in any way by a facility that is
not approved, in writing, by Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp. to perform such work. This warranty
does not apply to any product where the seals or serial number thereof has been removed,
defaced or changed, nor to accessories not of our own manufacture.
Repair parts will be made available for a minimum period of five (5) years after the manufacture
of this equipment has been discontinued.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and all such other warranties
are hereby expressly excluded. No representative or person is authorized to assume for us any
other liability or warranty in connection with the sale of Tel’s products.
This warranty does not cover or include batteries (batteries have a separate 90 day warranty).
Additional information with regard to the applications and maintenance of this equipment will be
available from time to time.
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SECTION B
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1.7 Specifications23
Word Capacity……………….. 25 (each page), 60 pages (default) 429 Voltage Levels………………. HI +6.5 to 13 VDC
50 (each page), 30 pages (selectable) NULL +2.5 to-2.5 VDC
Bit Count………………………. 32 nominal, 25 to 39 variable LO -6.5 to -13 VDC
Duty Cycle…………………….. 50% nominal 429 Bit Rate………………………. Low Speed 8 to 20 kbps
~36 to ~63% variable High Speed 80 to 125 kbps
Word Rate……………………... 2 to 65535 msec continuous 561/568 Voltage Levels…………..HI +7 to +17 VDC
On Demand (user controlled) LO -3 to +3 VDC
Parity…………………………… Odd or Even (system wide or unique) Word Rate……………………. ±1 msec average
Rise Time……………………… High 1.5 +0.5µs Input Impedance…………….. 12k Ω Minimum (balanced)
Low 10 +5µs Capacity in Words…………… Normal Mode 1024 (label/SDI)
Output Impedance……………. 75 ± 5 Ω balanced Trap Mode 3584
429 Frequency……….………. Low Speed, 12.5 kHz Nominal Error Counter Capacity…… 65535
~10 kHz to ~16 kHz variable
High Speed, 100 kHz nominal
~81 kHz to ~131 kHz variable ACCESSORIES
429 Output Amplitude………... ± 10 VDC Open Circuit (non-variable)
Hi Pulse………………. 0 to ~13 VDC Open Circuit (Variable) Table Stand
Lo Pulse………………. 0 to ~13 VDC Open Circuit (Variable) AC Power Cord
NULL………………….. -3 to +3 VDC Open Circuit (Variable) 7.5 VDC Wall Transformer
561/568 Frequency………………11016 Hz Nominal ARINC 429 Cable
~9800 to ~15 kHz variable RS-232 Cable
561/568 Output Amplitude………+11013 VDC Nominal AA NiMH Batteries
0 to ~12 VDC Open Circuit (Variable) 3.5 Floppy Disc with Supporting files
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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CHAPTER II
SECTION A
GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 General
This section contains all necessary information on the initial unpacking, inspection, and setup of the
FB ARINC DataBus Analyzers. Each Analyzer has already undergone a comprehensive series of
tests and Quality Assurance Checks before shipment from Tel-Instrument Corp.
After receiving the Analyzer for the first time, ensure there is no damage to the shipping container,
before opening the box. Carefully unpack the unit and save the shipping container in a safe location
for subsequent shipping or extended storage.
Examine the unit for obvious signs of damage. Carefully check the Display, panel and case for any
type of shipping damage.
If damage is found, DO NOT use the Analyzer until a determination of its condition can be
assessed. Contact Tel-Instrument Corporation as soon as possible for further instructions.
Check that all accessories that were purchased with the Analyzer are accounted for. The FB
product Line comes standard with the following accessories:
FB Accessories
Table 2-1
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FB Accessories
Figure 2-1
2.3 Installation
The FlexiBus ARINC Analyzer is shipped ready to use. There are no installation procedures
applicable. The Test Set batteries were installed and fully charged before shipping.
2.4 Maintenance
The FB requires no periodic adjustments or maintenance other than the batteries. There are no user
serviceable parts inside the main FB case. The FB performs self tests each time it is powered on and
during normal operations it monitors for system failures. Any problems detected will be annunciated
on the display.
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SECTION B
Figure 2-2 and Table 2-2 describes and shows location for each of the FlexiBus Analyzer controls,
switches and displays.
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4
3
Figure 2-2
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The FB has a membrane keypad with 45 keys; most are mode dependent multi-
functional. Pressing the <SHIFT> key first can activate any key with a RED
alternate function. Some shift functions will automatically clear the shift mode at
completion while for others the user must press <SHIFT> a second time to
cancel the mode. A flashing S on the status line under TBL will be indicated
whenever SHIFT is active (and status line is valid for mode). Table 2-3
describes the various functions for each key:
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TX Mode: Resets the TX counters to 0 so that any words with the same rate will be transmitted
ENTER ENTER in the order they were entered (1 thru 25(50)).
TX Mode: When SHIFT key is active, this will cause any ‘On Command’ TX words to be
transmitted.
Four (4) AA Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) 1.2 Volt dry cell batteries power each FB unit. All battery
operations are controlled or monitored by the FB Processor (unit must be ON to charge batteries). Full
unit operation is possible with the charger connected. The FB uses an intelligent algorithm to achieve
maximum battery life and fast, safe recharging of the batteries. Overcharging the batteries is not
possible; however, maximum battery life is achieved by ensuring that the batteries are not recharged
until they are almost fully drained. Battery voltage, current, temperature (utilizing the built in thermistor),
and charge time are controlled and/or monitored to ensure that the batteries are safely charged. The
STATUS screen provides dynamic indication for charge level percentage, battery voltage level, battery
current (+/-), and an editable (press <SHIFT> <EDIT>) battery cell size in mA/hours. Default battery cell
size is 1500mA/hr (some other known available sizes are 1300, 1600, 1800, and 2100).
DO NOT enter a larger Rating than indicated as damage to the unit may
NOTE occur.
Maximum charge current will be up to 90% of this number. Contact factory for recommended batteries.
Connect the included battery charger to the FB at the 2.5 mm charge connector at the top of
the unit (above the display). Connect the charger wall plug to a suitable wall outlet (100 –
240VAC, 50-60 Hz). Ensure that the FB is turned on.
Temperature rise and voltage drop are normal during charging of NiMH batteries as they near
full charge. When the quick charge terminates the trickle charge mode will commence. Trickle
charge mode will provide a charge current equal to 5% of the rated battery size while quick
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charge mode provides a 90% charge current. All charge activity will cease after 10 hours from
charger connection. If the battery level is below 4.50 VDC (“Low Battery” is flashing on the
status line of the display) when the charger is connected the FB will drain the batteries
(displays “Draining” for the “Bat I” value) until 4.00 VDC is reached. This drain cycle helps
extend the life of the batteries. If the battery level ever reaches 4.00 VDC and the charger is
not connected the unit will automatically turn off. The charger must then be connected to
resume operations. Charge cycles can be forced by the user overriding the startup voltage
limits if desired (see F3 key description above), however, battery life could be shortened by
‘topping off’ the batteries.
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B a t C h a r g e 1 0 0 %
B a t L e v e l 5 . 5 0 V
B a t I + 7 3 m A
B a t S i z e 1 5 0 0 m A
The estimated charge percentage on line 1 reflects, to the best of its ability, an estimate of how
much charge is left in the batteries. This number may be out of synch with the actual charge
state on new batteries or if the batteries have been removed or severely run down. A full
charge cycle should recalibrate this number. It will not be 100% accurate and is only an
estimate based on stated battery capacity, charge level, and measured current draw versus
time. As batteries age and go through charge /discharge cycles their capacity is gradually
reduced. The FB makes no attempt to keep track of this degradation. If you find that the battery
voltage level and the charge percentage are constantly out of sync, the batteries probably
should be replaced. The battery voltage level on line 2 is the voltage measured across the four
AA batteries. If the measured voltage is not between 1 VDC and 7.2 VDC then “Bad” will be
displayed instead of the measured voltage. The battery current on line 3 will reflect the real-
time current flow across the batteries, either charging (+) or discharging (-).
The FB firmware and hardware have been optimized to extract maximum life from each battery
charge. Various hardware circuits are turned off and on as required. If there is no transmitter,
receiver, or keypad activity for 60 seconds the FB will go into a low current, slow speed mode.
Any screen updates will appear to be in slow motion. This is normal. Any keypad activity or
receive data will force it back into its normal operational mode. After 20 minutes of inactivity the
FB will automatically shut itself off. Pressing the <ON> key will restart the unit as normal.
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Each FB is equipped with a thermistor to monitor the temperature in the battery compartment.
Care should be used whenever the batteries are replaced to not damage the thermistor or
thermal pad surrounding it. If the FB flags an error message to ‘Check Thermistor’ it has
determined that the battery compartment temperature is not in an acceptable range to start
rapid charging (0 degree C to 40 degree C) or has charged the batteries and detected a
possible problem with the thermistor.
To verify if the thermistor is working properly, start a charge session as normal. With the
system status screen showing (<SHIFT> <Status>), press <F9> <Status>. On line one of the
display two hexadecimal numbers will be shown along with the charge percentage number.
These numbers represent the average instantaneous battery temperature and a one minute
sampling temperature. These numbers will normally be between 0x8cb (~23 degree C) and
0x3d9 (~55 degree C). These numbers will be dynamic (and decrease) during a charge cycle
as the temperature in the battery compartment increases. If abnormally high or low numbers
are observed at the start of a charge cycle relative to the ambient room temperature or the
numbers do not vary during the charge cycle, consult with the factory about repairing the FB
before further attempts to charge the unit or overheating of the batteries could occur.
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SECTION C
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.7 Transmitter
A FB unit consists of two independent units in one case. Each FB contains a transmit side with up to
2 ports and a receiver side, also with up to 2 ports. Each “side” works independently of the other. To
activate the TX side of the unit for display and keypad control press the TX key.
You should initially see the following screens indicating that there are no active transmit words entered
(note the 0 under CNT on the status line (line 1) of the display. On FB3T, FB4, and FB561 units
pressing the TX key again will select channel 2 (note the 2 under TX on the status line). In general, line
3 of the display contains the editable field. To activate one of the 25 slots, press <EDIT> and enter a
non-zero value (desired label). Once a slot is active (label value > 0) the user can use the Left and
Right arrow keys to display additional editable fields on line 3. To initiate field editing press the EDIT
key with the desired field displayed. To deactivate a slot, use the arrow keys to select the target word
and press <DEL> (or enter a new label value of 0).
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T R
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T R D D R T L
Connect the FB to the target unit through the four conductor, 3.5 mm audio jack
connector(s) at the left side of the display on the side of the unit. Fabricate a cable to
requirements as follows:
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Table 2-4 lists TX fields that are available for editing on line 3 of the Display. (Press LEFT /
RIGHT arrows):
Configurable TX Fields
Table 2-4
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Any data words that have had their bit count, frequency, parity, or duty cycle
programmed to a non-standard value through the individual word setup (not through
the SETUP key) will be a unique word and a U will be displayed in the status line
under the SPD indicator for that word. Any such word will no longer be affected by
the system wide setup controls. This will allow the user to create some unique
system scenarios such as simultaneous low speed and high speed words on the
same bus or simulating a single word with bad (even) parity or bit count.
The transmit sequence order of the data words is typically random. The controlling factors are
word rep rate, entry order, and timing of entry. There is a method to ensure the word transmit
order. This will only be valid for words that have identical (or some multiple of) rates. Once all
desired words have been entered and all rates have been set, press the <SHIFT> key and
then the <ENTER> key. The display will flash “TX Synchronized” for several seconds. This
resets the rate counters for each transmit word to the programmed rate. The transmit engine
scans the transmit buffer every millisecond for words to transmit starting with slot one in an
ascending order. When a rate counter reaches zero, the word will be queued for transmit. The
rate counter will then be reset to the programmed value.
The FB transmitter has the capability to single shot data words, called ON CMD mode.
By entering a word rep rate of zero (0) the word will only be transmitted when
commanded by the user. This is accomplished by pressing the <ENTER> key when the
TX side of the FB is selected for display/control. Every time the <ENTER> key is
pressed these words will be transmitted once. The words will remain set up and do not
require reloading by the user after being transmitted.
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2.8 Receiver
A FB unit consists of two independent units in one case. Each FB contains a transmit side with up to 2
ports and a receiver side, also with up to 2 ports. Each “side” works independently of the
other. To activate the RX side of the unit for display and keypad control press the RX key. You
should initially see the following screen indicating that there are no active receive words (note
the 0 under CNT on the status line (line 1) of the display. On FB3R, FB4, and FB561 units pressing the
RX key again will select channel 2 (note the 2 under RX on the status line). There are no editable fields
for received words. Once the FB starts receiving words the user can use the UP and DOWN arrow
keys to view the different words and data. The LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys will allow display of
additional data fields on line 3.
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T R
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After setting the FB receiver bus speed to match the target, connect the FB to the target unit
through the three conductors, 3.5 mm audio jack connector(s) at the right side of the display on
the side of the unit. Fabricate a cable to requirements as follows:
Table 2-5 displays RX fields that are available for viewing on line 3.
(Press LEFT / RIGHT arrows):
Table 2-5
The FB has the ability to monitor and record several receiver anomalies on the channel one (1)
port. To activate the error screen press the <F4> key. The FB continuously counts the number
of ‘words’ that do not contain 32 bits of information. These are itemized as either short (less
than 32 bits) or long (greater than 32 bits) words. It also keeps count of words that contain
parity errors (EVEN Parity). All counters start at zero (0) at power on and will roll over after
65535 events. The user can reset the counters by pressing the <DEL> when this screen is
displayed.
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The FB has very powerful data trapping capabilities. It has the ability to trap received data
utilizing the following filters:
The trap has the capacity to hold 3584 data words. The data can be viewed, once it has started
to be received, on the screen. Use either the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the
word slots or press <EDIT> and enter a slot number to jump to that slot. Once the trap is full or
the desired number of words have been captured they can be downloaded to a PC via RS-232. The
displayed data will be presented as in normal mode except the displayed rate will indicate the elapsed
time interval (in milliseconds) from the time the previous word was received and the label value will
indicate the storage slot number.
The trap mode also allows for a complex trigger to be set to allow trapping of data either after
the trigger (post) or before the trigger (pre). Triggering is not required. It can be set to use the
same type of filtering as the data filter above.
No trigger
Label Only trigger
1 to 24 data bit pattern trigger
Label and 1 to 24 data bit pattern trigger
Triggering can be used to watch for certain events on the bus such as an intermittent alarm flag.
By utilizing the Pre / Post trigger features you can “see” the activity leading up to or after the
trigger event.
While the trap is active you can select any equipment identifier value;
NOTE however the equipment identifier descriptors will not be available as they
share the same memory space as the trapped labels.
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Trap Setup
Table 2-6
Pressing the <TRAP> key a second time will cancel the trap mode, empty the trap,
NOTE and return the unit to normal receiver mode. The transmit side of the unit can be
activated for display and keypad control once the trap mode has been setup and is
running (receiving or waiting).
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Table 2-7 displays some examples of trap filter and trigger examples. If
assistance is needed in determining what the desired data pattern is switch to
the TX operational mode, enter the same label and desired data in engineering. Once the data
is entered press the <HEX> key and write down the 6 character
data field. The data field is read, left to right, as bits 32 to 9. Usually it is not
desirable to include the parity bit (32) in the filter or trigger pattern.
FILTER TRIGGER
Label Pattern Cares Label Pattern Cares Notes
This is an example of Label and data pattern filter with
no trigger. This setup would trap only words with label
001 (DIST TO GO) with a data pattern of 0048C0
001 0048C0 1FFFFC <ENTER> N/A N/A (123.0 N.M.). The data mask (the cares 1FFFFC), has
been set to check 19 BCD data bits per ARINC
Specification 429PART1-16, page 79, Table 6-1-1.
SDI and SSM are not checked. No trigger is used.
This is an example of Label and data pattern filter with
no trigger. The setup would trap only words with label
110 (SEL CRS 2) and a data pattern of 6C0001
(135.00 Deg). The data mask has been set to check
110 6C0001 6FFF03 <ENTER> N/A N/A
for 12 BNR data bits (the cares FFF, sign bit (29) is
ignored), per the table in appendix A. It will also check
for a SSM of 11 (the cares 6) and a SDI of 01 (the
cares 3). No trigger is used.
This is an example of Data pattern only filter with a
Label and data pattern trigger. This setup would trap
000002 000003 035 021400
any words with a SDI value of 10 after a trigger with
label 035 (DME FREQ) and a data pattern of 021400
<ENTER> Note: leading Note: leading Note: leading Note: leading 1FFE00
(108.5 MHz). The trigger data mask has been set to
0’s need not 0’s need not 0 need not be 0’s need not
check only the frequency bits ((29 Æ 18), per ARINC
be entered. be entered. entered. be entered.
Specification 429PART1-16, page 108). No SDI, SSM,
or discrete bits are checked on the trigger.
This is an example of Data pattern only filter with no
<ENTER> 200000 600000 <ENTER> N/A N/A trigger. This setup would trap any words with a SSM of
01 (NCD). No trigger is used.
This is an example of a Label only filter with no trigger.
127 <ENTER> <ENTER> <ENTER> N/A N/A
This setup would trap all occurrences of label 127.
This is an example of no filter and no trigger. This
<ENTER> <ENTER> <ENTER> <ENTER> N/A N/A
setup would trap all words received.
Table 2-7
The above examples all assumed POST trigger trapping. By pressing <SHIFT> prior to
the <TRAP> key, any example with trigger criteria would become PRE trigger trapping.
That is, data that meets the filtering criteria would be constantly stored in the trap until the
trigger requirements are met. Trapping would cease once the trigger criteria has been met
thereby capturing any data leading up to the trigger event. Any time PRE trigger trapping is
used, some combination of trigger filtering must also be used. If more words are received than
the buffer can hold (3584) before the trigger event, the buffer will roll over and start overwriting
the oldest words in the buffer thereby capturing 3584 latest words.
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The FB has several configurable system parameters to allow the user to customize the transmit
side data. These system wide parameters include:
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Table 2-8
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The FB allows the user to select the equipment identifier that is used to determine which label definition
is used in engineering conversions. This is a 3 digit hex value from 0 to FFF. Each channel on multi-
channel units has their own EQ ID. This value can be edited directly using the keypad. The FB also
utilizes a descriptor list that contains alpha-numeric descriptor strings assigned to defined identifiers per
ARINC 16 Attachment 1-2, Equipment Codes (not available while RX trap mode is active). This default
list (see APPENDIX B) is preprogrammed at the factory, however, a text file copy of this list is
provided with each unit.
The user can add to (up to 1000 descriptors total) or modify this list as necessary and upload it
to the FB. The FB searches this list for a match whenever the user presses the UP and DOWN
arrow keys to select the desired EQID. The FB search utility will skip over any EQID that does
not have an entry present in the list. The user could modify this list to contain only the identifiers
that are useful to their testing, thereby providing an efficient selection of the desired EQID.
Another method the user could use to customize the unit for efficient operation would be to copy
and edit the default engineering table to create a USER table. For each entry in the conversion table
there is a default label (EQID = 000). If the selected EQID does not match a value in the
conversion table it will use the default definition value of 000. The user could modify the table
and assign all desired definitions to the default equipment identifier value of 000. The default
(000) identifier should be the last entry in the list for the selected label value (see APPENDIX A).
C P S S P C T
T R
N A P P A N B
X X
T R D D R T L
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Rev B FB 90 008 105
Each FB unit is equipped with a 3-wire RS-232 serial port (3.5mm audio jack) capable of 9600
baud communications with a personal computer running a terminal communications program.
This port allows the user to upload new unit firmware and engineering conversion definition
tables into the FB. It also allows control and monitoring of most unit functions.
Plug the 3.5mm 4 conductor audio plug of the supplied RS-232 cable into the FB jack at the top
of the unit (above the display). Connect the other end (9 pin female D-Sub) to a RS-232 port on
the PC.
Start the terminal emulation software on the PC. The program should have the
capability to send ASCII text and binary files without any transfer protocol. We use and
recommend a product called Tera Term Pro that is available for free download on the
Internet at (http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA002416/teraterm.html). Set up the terminal
program for the correct port and for 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow
control, and no Transmit delay (use the terminal program help for assistance on
program usage). After turning on the FB you should see the following information on the
terminal screen:
Press the <Enter> key on the PC. The FB unit should repeat the P = Program / R = Read
prompt each time the enter key is pressed. If the above setup was successful you are now
ready to begin serial operations on the FB.
The FB code firmware can be updated through the serial port. A 65,536 byte binary
image file called MP.bin (available from the factory) can be sent to the FB using the
binary file mode of the terminal program. If the program should “hang” with the Byte
Counter window open either the wrong file has been sent or the binary switch has not
been set properly. You will need to cancel the PC operation and remove a battery from
the FB to reinitialize it. Repeat the operation with the proper settings.
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Rev B FB 90 008 105
Care should be used to not interrupt this operation after the PROGRAMMING
NOTE FLASH message is displayed or the FB may become inoperable (Approx. 1 minute
to complete).
If the unit displays “Bad Programming” instead of the “Programming Flash” message,
the FB has detected a problem with the file. Ensure that the correct file has been
selected and repeat operation.
FB2 Vs mm/dd/yy
‘Byte Counter’ window closes. Arinc16 vsA
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
P = Program
R = Read
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Rev B FB 90 008 105
The FB engineering conversion table or equipment ID descriptor table can be updated through
the serial port. A text file containing the conversion table can be sent to the FB using the text
file mode of the terminal program as follows:
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EQ ID 1 = 002
0: 001=DIST TO GO 0642.0 N.M. SDI=00 SSM=00 Time= 0mS Parity = Odd DISC=
1: 002=TIME TO GO 112.0 Min SDI=00 SSM=00 Time= 16mS Parity = Odd DISC=0000
2: 003=X TRAK DIST 063.0 N.M. SDI=00 SSM=00 Time= 4mS Parity = Odd DISC=0000
3: 001=DIST TO GO 0643.0 N.M. SDI=00 SSM=00 Time= 29mS Parity = Odd DISC=
4: 001=DIST TO GO 0644.0 N.M. SDI=00 SSM=00 Time= 51mS Parity = Odd DISC=
5: 001=DIST TO GO 0645.0 N.M. SDI=00 SSM=00 Time= 49mS Parity = Odd DISC=
6: 001=DIST TO GO 0646.0 N.M. SDI=00 SSM=00 Time= 51mS Parity = Odd DISC=
7: 002=TIME TO GO 113.0 Min SDI=00 SSM=00 Time= 16mS Parity = Odd DISC=0000
8: 003=X TRAK DIST 064.0 N.M. SDI=00 SSM=00 Time= 4mS Parity = Odd DISC=0000
9: 001=DIST TO GO 0647.0 N.M. SDI=00 SSM=00 Time= 29mS Parity = Odd DISC=
10: 001=DIST TO GO 0648.0 N.M. SDI=00 SSM=00 Time= 51mS Parity = Odd DISC=
11: 001=DIST TO GO 0649.0 N.M. SDI=00 SSM=00 Time= 49mS Parity = Odd DISC=
12: 001=DIST TO GO 0650.0 N.M. SDI=00 SSM=00 Time= 51mS Parity = Odd DISC=
*
P = Program
R = Read
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EQ ID = 000
Cfg=Default
Ch 1 001=DIST TO GO 5670.0 N.M. SDI=00 200mS
Ch 1 002=TIME TO GO 211.9 Min SDI=00 200mS
Ch 1 110=SEL CRS 2 FW 139.22 Deg SDI=00 200mS
Ch 2 004=RW DISTANCE 17760. Ft SDI=00 200mS
Cfg=1 INACTIVE
Cfg=2 INACTIVE
*
P = Program
R = Read
The following table lists the possible RS-232 control and monitoring commands in a tree structure.
Each successive level builds on the previous level. If the user is working in ‘interactive’ terminal mode
with feedback strings turned on, the FB will prompt the user for the next level with all legal options. A
‘*’ character is returned on completion of any successful command and a ‘?’ character is returned on
any command failure regardless of whether feedback strings are on or off. Any additional data
required should follow the same format as entered from the FB front panel keypad for the same
operation. The highlighted character in each level, with the exception of required data, is all that is
required for each command (see following RS-232 command list).
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10
Program
taBles
Default table Send text file
Eqid table Send text file
User table Send text file
Answer Answer
Send binary
Code confirmation confirmation
file MP.bin
question 1 question 2
Definition
table select
Default table
User table
Feedback
On
oFf
Hex data
On
oFf
eq Id
1
2
Receiver
Channel
1
2
Errors reset
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10
Speed
Low
High
Trap
Trap label Data filter Filter cares
ooo lbl
ooo or hhhhhh hhhhhh If Trig label used
or <enter>
<enter> or <enter> or <enter>
Trig
‘+’ Pre Trig filter
Cares
‘-‘ Post hhhhhh
hhhhhh
If trap is
active, trap
turned off
Transmitter
syNchronize
One shot
Channel
1
2
Global
siZe
Small
Large
Config
00 to 59
page Name
1 to 11 chars
Bits
25 to 39
Speed
Low
High
Frequency
dddddd
(Range
dependent)
Parity
Odd
Even
Duty cycle
dd.dd
High TX
voltage
0 to 13.000
Low TX
voltage
0 to 13.000
nUll
-3.000 to
3.000
561 Voltage 0 to 12.000
Slot
00 to 49
Label
000 to 377
Eng data
ee.eee per
def table
Hex data
hhhhhh
ssM
bb
Sdi
bb
dIscretes
bbbb
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10
Per def table
Rate
0 to 65535
Bits
25 to 39
Frequency
dddddd
range
dependent
Parity
Odd
Even
Duty cycle
dd.dd
miNimum
ee.eee
per def table
maXimum
ee.eee
per def table
sTep
ee.eee
per def table
Quit
Read
eq Id
1
2
Global
siZe
Config page
page Name
Bits
Speed
Parity
Duty cycle
Receiver
Active count
Next word
Trap
<Enter>
Errors
Frequency
Status
Tx config
<Enter>
Quit
The following table describes the above mentioned RS-232 commands in a format more suitable for
automated operations. Operations will be simplified and speedier by turning off the feedback strings
for automated operations. A user program should look for the above mentioned ‘*’ and ‘?’ characters
for command success and completion. A user could also create a text file using a program such as
MS WordPad containing the desired commands and use a program such as the above mentioned
Tera Term to send the file to the FB (in text mode) such as described above to load in new tables. An
example file follows this section. With the exception of the ‘PC’ command confirmation responses, all
commands are case insensitive.
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pff
pi100b
ptc1
ptgzs
ptgc01
ptgnSample
ptgsl
ptgpo
pts00L76
pts00e32000
pi1000
pts01L102
pts01e37000
pi100b
pts02L110
pts02e38.840618
pts03L111
pts03e-94.73682
pts04L165
pts04e3000
pts04r50
pts05L166
pts05e200
pts06L174
pts06e200
pts07L203
pts07e34000
pts07r50
pts08L205
pts08e0.3475
pts09L206
pts09e282.8125
pts10L210
pts10e282.8125
pts11L212
pts11e2992
pts11r50
pi12
pts12L233
pts12eVI
pts13L234
pts13eCT
pts14L235
pts14eOR
pts15L236
pts15eIA
pi100b
pts16L312
pts16e300
pfo
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CHAPTER III
Status and error messages are generally displayed on the first line of the display.
They may either be flashed for several seconds or displayed exclusively.
Utilize the following Error Message or Status Message Charts to determine if the Analyzer
may require service.
3-1
Rev B FB 90 008 105
Make a photo copy of the Following Checklist and utilize as a guide when fault verifying
the Analyzer. If failures are found, Contact Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp for further
assistance.
Observe battery current draw (-) is between ~40mA and ~130mA. Note that as the
voltage goes down the current rises.
Ensure that the Battery size matches installed batteries. Adjust as required per
section 2.5 of user guide.
Plug the charger plug into charger jack on FB and into a suitable AC socket as
described in section 2.6.1 of user guide.
For battery voltages above 5.0 VDC observe that the battery current is approximately
0 mA to +10 mA. For battery voltages between 4.5 VDC and 5.0 VDC the FB will
start charging and indicate a charge current (+) of approximately 90% of the battery
size. For voltages below 4.5 VDC the FB will indicate ‘DRAINING’ for a current
reading before charging.
If a charge cycle started due to discharged batteries let the charge cycle complete
(approximately 75 minutes). Current will indicate a trickle charge when rapid charge
is complete. Disconnect charger. Turn FB off.
3-2
Rev B FB 90 008 105
Start and set up a PC terminal program as described in section 2.12.2 of user guide.
Observe that the terminal screen displays information similar the following:
Press the <Enter> key on the PC keyboard and observe that the terminal screen
displays the ‘What?’ response from the FB indicating that it doesn’t recognize the
command.
Connect the FB TX 1 port (closest to top of unit on the left of the display) to the FB
RX 1 port (closest to top of unit on the right of the display) with the supplied cable
(P/N 55-0101-0010).
Press the <TX> key to activate the transmitter 1 side for display / control.
Enter an active transmit label as described in section 2.7 of user guide. Set the data
as desired.
Observe on the status line (line 1) of the display that there is one TX word and one
RX word indicated under the CNT positions for TX and RX.
Press the <RX> key to activate receiver 1 side for display / control.
Ensure that the label and data displayed is the same as transmitted.
Disconnect the cable from the RX port and ensure that the display indicates the
‘Waiting Ch 1’ message within 3 seconds. If the unit is an FB2 this verification section
is complete and you can skip to the next section.
3-3
Rev B FB 90 008 105
• If the FB unit is a FB3R or FB4 (NOT FB561) perform the following steps.
Connect the 429 cable to the second RX port and perform the following four steps.
Press the <RX> key to activate receiver 2 side for display / control.
Ensure that the label and data displayed is the same as transmitted.
Disconnect the cable from RX 2 port and ensure that the display indicates the
‘Waiting Ch 2’ message within 3 seconds.
• If the FB unit is a FB3T or FB4 (NOT FB561) perform the remaining steps in this section.
Otherwise skip to the next section.
Disconnect the cable from the TX 1 port and connect it to the second TX port and
connect the other end of the cable to the RX 1 port.
Press the <TX> key to activate the transmitter 1 side for display / control and ensure
that a ‘1’ is indicated on the status line under the TX position. If a 2 is shown; press
TX again.
Ensure that the active label slot is visible. Press the <DEL> key to remove the word
and ensure that 0 is indicated under the CNT position for TX on the status line.
Press the <TX> key to activate the transmitter 2 side for display / control and ensure
that a ‘2’ is indicated on the status line under the TX position.
Enter an active transmit label as described in section 2.7 of the user guide. Set the
data as desired.
Observe on the status line (line 1) of the display that there is one TX word and one
RX word indicated.
Press the <RX> key to activate receiver 1 side for display / control.
Ensure that the label and data displayed is the same as transmitted.
Press the <TX> key and ensure that the active label slot is visible. Press the <DEL>
key to remove the word and ensure that 0 is indicated under the CNT position for TX
on the status line.
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Rev B FB 90 008 105
• If the FB unit is a FB561 perform the remaining steps in this section. Otherwise skip to
the next section.
Disconnect the cable from the TX 1 port and connect the other end of the cable to the
RX 2 port. Connect the other end to the TX 2 port.
Press the <TX> key to activate the transmitter 2 side for display / control and ensure
that a ‘2’ is indicated on the status line under the TX position. If a 1 is shown; press
TX again.
Enter an active transmit label as described in section 2.7 of the user guide. Set the
data as desired.
Observe on the status line (line 1) of the display that there is one TX word and one
RX word indicated.
Press the <RX> key to activate receiver 2 side for display / control.
Ensure that the label and data displayed is the same as transmitted.
Press the <TX> key and ensure that the active label slot is visible. Press the <DEL>
key to remove the word and ensure that 0 is indicated under the CNT position for TX
on the status line.
Ensure that the FB is turned on and press the <EQ ID> key.
Ensure that line 2 of the display indicates a valid Table revision (not blank). If not,
load the most current default as described in section 2.12.3 of user guide.
Select EQ ID of 000 and ensure that line 4 of the display indicates ‘Default ID’. If it
indicates ‘No Definition’ load the most current Equipment Identifier descriptor file as
described in section 2.12.4 of user guide.
3-5
APPENDIX A
Rev B FB 90 008 105
The following is a copy (slightly formatted for inclusion here) of the Rev D Engineering conversion
text file. Any characters following a “;” and up to a <CR> are considered commentary and are
excluded during loading. This file can be modified or added to (up to 1023 labels) as needed. File
is terminated with an alpha “Z” character.
;----------------------------------------------------------------------
; Engineering Decoding Table Definitions
;
; Label = 3 numeric characters representing octal value 000 Æ 377
; EqId = 3 alpha-numeric chars representing HEX value 000 Æ FFF
; lbl_des = Alpha-Numeric Label descriptor string (11 chars + auto null)
; un_des = Alpha-Numeric Units descriptor string (5 chars + auto null)
; Note: Alpha-Numeric strings are enclosed in “” characters.
; Type = 2 Digit number (00 - 99) defined as:
; 00 = HEX
; 01 = BCD
; 02 = BNR
; 03 = RF
; 04 = LL
; 05 = ISO5 (Alpha Numeric decoding)
; 06 = DFLEG
; 07 = FLNUM
; 08 = ALPHA2CH (2 Character Alpha words such as ACMS Flight Number)
;
; Bits: = 2 Digit number (00 - 18) defined as:
; BNR Types = # of weighted bits to decode
; BCD Types = # of Whole digits to decode
; Note: Bits + Prec = # of Displayed BCD Digits
; RF Types = # of Whole digits to decode
; Note: Bits + Prec = # of Displayed RF Digits
;
; Prec: = 2 Digit number (00 - 15) defined as:
; BNR Types = # of digits to display after decimal pt
; BCD Types = # of digits to display after decimal pt
; RF Types = # of digits to display after decimal pt
;
; Skips: = 2 digit number (00 - 15) defined as:
; BNR Types = # of Leading Bits to skip to get to Weighted MSB in
word
; RF Types = 01 = Implied leading 1 value to display for word
;
; MsbW: = up to 12 char alpha-numeric string representing up to a 11 digit
real ; number (single precision float)
; BNR Types = Weight value of MSB (i.e. usually 1/2 of max range)
; e.g. "0.0", "327680", "0.00063", "256.0"
; RF Types = # of bits to right shift Single Tuning Bit
; (e.g.: 0.5 khz) to Arinc word bit 9.
; Note: 0 = No single bit tuning
A1
Rev B FB 90 008 105
;005 02
A2
Rev B FB 90 008 105
;060 025 02
060 03C "TIRE PRS LO" "PSIA " 02 10 00 06 "512.0"
060 000 "TIRE LD LBM" "% " 01 03 01 00 "0.0"
A3
Rev B FB 90 008 105
;062 00B
062 03C "TIRE PRS RI" "PSIA " 02 10 00 06 "512.0"
;062 056
;062 060
062 000 "TIRE LD LWM" "% " 01 03 01 00 "0.0"
A4
Rev B FB 90 008 105
A5
Rev B FB 90 008 105
;120 00B
120 000 "RNG TO ALT " "N.M. " 02 15 03 04 "256.0"
;121 00B
121 025 "PITCH LMT " "Deg " 02 14 02 04 "90.0"
121 000 "HZ CMD SIG " "Deg " 02 14 02 04 "90.0"
A6
Rev B FB 90 008 105
A7
Rev B FB 90 008 105
;150
;152 027
;152 041
152 000 "MLS GP DEV " "mV " 02 15 04 04 "1200.0"
;154 027
154 055 "MLS GP ANG " "Deg " 02 09 00 04 "25.6"
154 000 "RNWY HD TRU" "N.M. " 02 16 03 04 "256.0"
A8
Rev B FB 90 008 105
A9
Rev B FB 90 008 105
;214
;216
A10
Rev B FB 90 008 105
;227 03D
;227 07E
;237 002
;237 00B
;237 056
;237 060
237 000 "BARO COR #2" "in Hg" 01 02 03 00 "0.0"
A11
Rev B FB 90 008 105
A12
Rev B FB 90 008 105
A13
Rev B FB 90 008 105
A14
Rev B FB 90 008 105
A15
Rev B FB 90 008 105
A16
Rev B FB 90 008 105
A17
Rev B FB 90 008 105
A18
Rev B FB 90 008 105
A19
Rev B FB 90 008 105
A20
APPENDIX B
Rev B FB 90 008 105
The following is a copy (slightly formatted for inclusion here) of the Equipment Identifier
Description text file. Any characters following a “;” and up to a <CR> are considered commentary
and are excluded during loading. This file can be modified or added to (up to 1000 Identifiers) as
needed. File is terminated with “FFF” identifier value.
;----------------------------------------------------------------------
; Equipment ID Definitions
;
; EqId = 3 numeric Char Equipment Identifier < FFF
; ID_des = Alpha-Numeric descriptor string (13 chars + auto null)
; FFF = End of file marker
;EqID Descriptor
B1
Rev B FB 90 008 105
04A "LandGearPosIU"
04B "MainElec Ctlr"
04C "EmerElec Ctlr"
04D "FuelQty 57/67"
04E "Fuel Qty 747 "
05A "FuelQty320/21"
05B "CargoSmoke320"
05C "CabinPres 320"
05D "Zone Ctrl 320"
05E "CargoHeat 320"
05F "CIDS A-320 "
060 "760 GNU "
061 "761 STU "
B2
Rev B FB 90 008 105
B3
Rev B FB 90 008 105
B4
Rev B FB 90 008 105
B5
Rev B FB 90 008 105
FFF
B6