AB2-AID
Compact, rugged, versatile Aircraft Interface Device
Vendor:Ballard Technology
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- PowerPC processor
- 64 MB SDRAM
- Conduction or convection cooled
- Operating temperature: -40 to 71°C
High-Performance Aircraft Interface Devices
Solve avionics system integration and compatibility problems with Astronics Ballard Technology’s versatile Aircraft Interface Devices. These rugged units are an essential part of many avionics upgrades, such as electronic flight bag (EFB) and in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems, where they serve avionics data while protecting aircraft control domains from interference and corruption.
Comprehensive AID Solution
The AB2-AID is a comprehensive AID solution with a broad array of avionics I/O and high-level functionality to meet the changing needs of the modern airline industry. It features proven electronic design, rugged construction, and durable 38999 connectors for high reliability and long life. As the preeminent AID on the market, the AB2-AID is ready to manage the most demanding interface programs with valuable built-in features such as a 9-port Ethernet switch, Ethernet to serial bridge, and 8GB flash memory.
Applications
Ballard’s versatile Aircraft Interface Devices are ideal for a wide variety of mil-aero applications, including:
Solve avionics system integration and compatibility problems with Astronics Ballard Technology’s versatile Aircraft Interface Devices. These rugged units are an essential part of many avionics upgrades, such as electronic flight bag (EFB) and in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems, where they serve avionics data while protecting aircraft control domains from interference and corruption.
Comprehensive AID Solution
The AB2-AID is a comprehensive AID solution with a broad array of avionics I/O and high-level functionality to meet the changing needs of the modern airline industry. It features proven electronic design, rugged construction, and durable 38999 connectors for high reliability and long life. As the preeminent AID on the market, the AB2-AID is ready to manage the most demanding interface programs with valuable built-in features such as a 9-port Ethernet switch, Ethernet to serial bridge, and 8GB flash memory.
Applications
Ballard’s versatile Aircraft Interface Devices are ideal for a wide variety of mil-aero applications, including:
- Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Integration
- In-flight entertainment systems
- Tactical mission systems
- Satellite communication systems
- Data/protocol converting
- Data concentrating
- Firewall protection for critical avionics data
- On-aircraft data loading
| Technical specifications | |
| Base Model Features | PowerPC processor
64 MB SDRAM 16 MB Flash Real Time Clock (with 650+ hours of backup) 1 Ethernet port (10/100) 2 RS-232/423/422/485 (selectable) 2 USB 2.0 host ports Avionics discrete I/O IRIG A or B, AM, PWM and PPS Voltage and temperature monitoring 8 GB Flash drive Power: 28 VDC nominal, 33 W max. MTBF: 35,000+ hours |
| Connectors | J1 (Power): D38999/20FC4PN (4-pin)
J2 (Ethernet Switch): D38999/20FG35SB (79-pin) J3 (Databus I/O): D38999/20FG35SA (79-pin) |
| Software | Universal BTIDriver API
Embedded Linux OS and SDK (included) CoPilot analysis & test software (optional) Data recorder software (optional) ARINC 615 data loader software (optional) |
| Optional Interfaces | ARINC 708
Up to 4 channels Hardware controlled transmit scheduling Receive message filtering Sequential monitor MIL-STD-1553 Up to 4 dual-redundant channels BC/RT/MON (Single- or Multi-Function) Hardware controlled transmit scheduling CH/TA/SA filtering Sequential monitor |
| Mechanical | Compact enclosure: 5.46 x 7.31 x 2.48 in (139 x 186 x 63 mm)
Weight AB2-AID: 3.7 lb (1.7 kg) Horizontal mounting kit: 0.9 lb (0.4 kg) Vertical mounting kit: 0.5 lb (0.2 kg) CAD installation drawings available |
| Environmental | Operating temperature: -40 to 71°C
Storage temperature: -55 to 100°C Conduction or convection cooled DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 (Contact factory for environmental test data) |
| Model | Description |
| 50-11026-05 | AB2-AID |
| 50-11026-02 | Horizontal Mounting Kit |
| 50-11026-03 | Vertical Mounting Kit |
| Additional AID Models
In addition to the 50-1126-05 AB2-AID, Ballard Technology provides additional AID models with other features, as well as custom configured AID solutions based on our proven AB3000, AB2000, and AB1000 Avionics Computer families. | |
