Data Converters / Protocol Translators

An example of a typical translation would be would be to extract flight data (Long., Lat., Cross Track, etc) from an FMS and translate this into NMEA0183 (RS422/RS232) for use by a Moving Map display unit.

The Converters are NOT intended for general-purpose translation of data such as the ARINC 429 ‘Dongle’ type adapters. This sort of equipment is available from other manufacturers. The conversion criteria must be specified at time of order and only this conversion is performed (fixed format). The Converter ignores any other data on the incoming data bus and only transmits what is required.

Data Converters can be supplied as either uni-directional or bi-directional and are intended for autonomous operation without the need to be supported by external PC hardware or software.

Typical examples of uni-directional are MIL-STD-1553B Rx to ARINC 429 Tx, ARINC 429 Rx to NMEA0183 Tx., etc.

Bi-directional would be RS232 Rx to ARINC 429 Tx and ARINC 429 Rx to RS232 Tx.

In addition to Bus to Bus translators we can also provide converters that extract specified data words and convert these into 0-10VDC output.

All Converters can be supplied as standalone PCB assemblies or as PCB’s enclosed in a flanged die cast box and are powered from a 9-36 volts DC aircraft supply.

Converters can also be designed, manufactured and certified to RTCA DO-160C for Environmental and EMI.