ARINC429 Tester Datasheet

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Product Overview

The ARINC429 Tester is a portable, high-performance avionics communication testing device designed for reliable analysis, simulation, and monitoring of ARINC 429 data buses. It offers multiple transmit and receive channels, real-time data analysis, and a user-friendly interface suitable for both development and maintenance environments.

Key Features

Supports ARINC 429 Avionics Bus protocol
4 transmit and 4 receive channels (simultaneous operation)frame times, inter-message gaps, conditional retries, and branching
Configurable parity (Even, Odd, None)
USB and Ethernet host interfaces
API support for C, C++, and .NET applications
IRIG timing input and output support
Error insertion and correction features
RoHS compliant design

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Instrument Configuration ARINC-429 tester with companion bus generation and analysis application and APIs library
Form Factor Handheld / Portable unit
Protocol ARINC 429 Avionics Bus
Number of Transmit Channels 4 (Minimum)
Number of Receive Channels 4 (Minimum)
Host Interface USB2, Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Unit Weight 1 Kg or less (excluding accessories and cables)
Host Application and GUI Application on CD supporting Windows 10/11 (Desktop/Laptop)
API Library C, C++, and .NET framework-based APIs
Generation and Analysis Features Parity selection (Even/Odd/None), independent TX/RX, real-time data analysis, error insertion/correction, IRIG timing / IO
Simultaneous Operation 4 Transmit and 4 Receive operation (Plug & Play)
Configurable Bit Rates Min: 12.5 bits/sec or less, Max: 100 kbps/sec or more
Discrete I/Os 6 total (3 inputs, 3 outputs), voltage tolerance up to 28V
Additional Features RoHS compliant for ARINC-429 tester unit
Power Supply AC 220–230V, single phase, 50–60Hz, DC adapter supplied
Accessories D-Sub breakout cable, USB cable, RJ-45 cable, DC adapter (if required)
Warranty 3 years
Licence Perpetual license (Windows 10/11 compatible)
Deliverables Tester unit, software & API CDs/DVDs, documentation, breakout cables
Installation & Demonstration To be demonstrated at PDIC-Bangalore (vendor responsible)
Instrument & Document Availability Existing catalogue product with datasheet and manuals on OEM website
Certificate of Conformance OEM CoC to be provided with deliverables

Power and Environmental

Power Supply: 220–230V AC, 50–60Hz or DC adapter (supplied)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
Humidity: Up to 90% non-condensing

Accessories and Deliverables

Each ARINC429 Tester unit includes all essential accessories for immediate deployment, including:
D-Sub breakout cable for bus connector
USB and RJ-45 cables
Power adapter (if required)
Software, API library, and documentation on CD/DVD

Warranty and Support

All ARINC429 Testers come with a 3-year warranty covering hardware defects. Technical support and software updates are available through Aarican Technologies’ support portal.

Ordering Information

ARINC-429-Q 1 2Tx/2Rx ARINC-429 tester interface
ARINC-429-O 2 4Tx/4Rx ARINC-429 tester interface
ARINC-429-OEM 1/2 Board only version for embedded application