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User Manual 73A-455 MIL-STD-1553A/B Bus Simulator Module 070-9136-02 This document applies for firmware version 1.00 and above. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Copyright Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supercedes that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Wilsonville, OR 97070–1000 TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
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8444 AB Heerenveen The Netherlands declare under sole responsibility that the 73A-455 and all options meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:...
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The following symbols may appear on the product: Double DANGER Protective Ground ATTENTION Insulated High Voltage (Earth) Terminal Refer to Manual 73A-455 VX4469A ARINC 629 Communication Module User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
(if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components. To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections. 73A-455 VX4469A ARINC 629 Communication Module User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Programming of the 73A-455 assumes no particular interface. Refer to Programming Examples in Basic for a list of the ASC commands that need to be sent to the 73A-455. Form the commands properly for the interface that you use. This procedure checks one of two channels of the 73A-455, then instructs you to repeat the procedure for the other channel.
Digitizing oscilloscope with at least 500 MHz bandwidth, a sample frequency of 1 GHz, and a minimum of 2 channel A platform to send commands to the 73A-455 and receive data back from the 73A-455. A cable to connect the direct coupled output of the 73A-455 from Direct A to Direct B.
1. Connect channel 1 of the oscilloscope to S4 pin 39 (position identification output Bus A). NOTE. Program the Bus A side of the 73A-455 module using the logical address. 2. Send the following commands to Bus A: FC <cr/lf>...
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VT820,35<cr/lf> T*<cr/lf> 8. Verify that the 73A-455 Bus B CTRL, PATT, and COMM lights are on. 9. Measure the time on channel 1 between the falling edge of one pulse to the falling edge of the next pulse. Refer to Figure 455-8 to verify a measurement of 70 s 70 ns.
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VT820,35<cr/lf> T*<cr/lf> 2. Measure the peak-to-peak amplitude. Verify that the reading is 8.20 V 300 mV. Refer to Figure 455-9. 3. Send the following command to the 73A-455 to make the transmitter quit and reset: K<cr/lf> 73A-455 APPENDIX E Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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2. Measure the peak-to-peak amplitude of the 1553 message on channel 2. Refer to Figure 455-10 to verify that the measurement is 200 mV 300 mV. APPENDIX E 73A-455 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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3. Send the following command to the 73A-455 to make the transmitter quit and reset: K<cr/lf> Amplitude test 200 mV 300 mV Figure 455-10: Amplitude Test, Millivolts Peak-to-Peak Amplitude Test for Bus B. Follow the steps below to check the amplitude for Bus B.
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3. Measure the peak-to-peak amplitude of the 1553 message on channel 2. Verify that the reading is 8.20 V 300 mV. Refer to Figure 455-9. 4. Send the following command to the 73A-455 to make the transmitter quit and reset: K<cr/lf> 5. Send the following commands to Bus B: FC <cr/lf>...
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T*<cr/lf> 2. Measure from the beginning of the sync to midsync. Verify that the reading is 1 s 70 ns. Refer to Figure 455-12. 73A-455 APPENDIX E Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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500 ns early Figure 455-12: Midsync Transition 500 ns Early Invalid Parity Error. Follow the steps below to generate an invalid parity error: 1. Send the following command to the 73A-455 to make the transmitter quit and reset: K<cr/lf> 2. Send the following commands to Bus A: FC <cr/lf>...
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Manchester Error. Follow the steps below to generate a Manchester error: NOTE. A Manchester error is when the bus is held high or low for a complete bus cycle ( 1 s). 1. Send the following command to the 73A-455 to make the transmitter quit and reset: K<cr/lf>...
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3. Compare Figure 455-14 (no Manchester error) to Figure 455-15 (with a Manchester error) to insure that there is a Manachester error. N0 Error Mode 2 Figure 455-14: No Manchester Error APPENDIX E 73A-455 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Figure 455-15: Manchester Error. Sync Transition 500 ns Late. Follow the steps below to generate a sync transition error reading: 1. Send the following command to the 73A-455 to make the transmitter quit and reset: K<cr/lf> 2. Send the following commands to Bus A: FC <cr/lf>...
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Figure 455-16: Midsync Transition 500 ns Late 17-bit Word Error. Follow the steps below to add one bit to the 16 bit word. Refer to Figure 455-17. 1. Send the following command to the 73A-455 to make the transmitter quit and reset: K<cr/lf>...
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Figure 455-17: 17 bit Word 15-bit Word Error. Follow the steps below to subtract one bit from the 16 bit word. Refer to Figure 455-18. 1. Send the following command to the 73A-455 to make the transmitter quit and reset: K<cr/lf>...
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Dropped Bit Error. Follow the steps below to hold the reference level at 0.0 V for the bit transition time. Release the reference level for the next transition. Refer to Figure 455-19. 1. Send the following command to the 73A-455 to make the transmitter quit and reset: K<cr/lf>...
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Dropped Bit on Position 16. Follow the steps below to check the ability of the 73A-455 to place a dropped bit on bit position 16. Refer to Figure 455-20. 1. Send the following command to the 73A-455 to make the transmitter quit and reset: K<cr/lf>...
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Dropped Bit on Position 1. Follow the steps below to check the ability to place a dropped bit on bit position 1. Refer to Figure 455-21. 1. Send the following command to the 73A-455 to make the transmitter quit and reset: K<cr/lf>...
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Valid Midbit Transition Time. Follow the steps below to check for a valid midbit transition of 150 ns 70 ns. 1. Send the following command to the 73A-455 to make the transmitter quit and reset: K<cr/lf> 2. Send the following commands to Bus: K <cr/lf>...
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Refer to Figure 455-22 for a valid midbit transition. Refer to Figure 455-23 for the invalid midbit transition. No Errors Mode 1 Valid bit transition Time Figure 455-22: Valid Midbit Transition Time APPENDIX E 73A-455 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Transition Error 150 ns late Figure 455-23: Invalid Midbit Transition 4. Send the following command to the 73A-455 to make the transmitter quit and reset: K<cr/lf> This completes the transmitter testing for channel A of the 73A-455. Repeat the transmitter testing for channel B of the 73A-455.
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1. Remove the channel 1 and channel 2 oscilloscope probes from the bus resistor. 2. Connect the bus cable between Direct A and Direct B connectors of the 73A-455. 3. Send the following commands to channel B Remote Terminal (RT): K<cr/lf>...
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13. Send the following commands to the BC: Q<cr/lf> A1,1,H<cr/lf> 14. Read back the following word from the BC: 0B0000 The last four bytes should match the above word. 73A-455 APPENDIX E Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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00EEEE 0B0000 The first two bytes of each word may differ, but the last four bytes must match each of the above listed words. APPENDIX E 73A-455 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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The first two bytes of each word may differ, but the last four bytes must match each of the above listed words. 29. Send the following commands to the RT: Q<cr/LF> A20,1,H<cr/lf> 73A-455 APPENDIX E Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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The first two bytes of each word may differ, but the last four bytes must match each of the above listed words. This completes the Receiver Amplitude Test. APPENDIX E 73A-455 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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VT620,35<cr/lf> VR200<cr/lf> T1<cr/lf> 3. Wait approximately 100 s before sending out any other commands. 4. Send the following commands to the BC: Q<cr/lf> A1,1,H<cr/lf> 73A-455 APPENDIX E Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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9. Send the following commands to channel A: T1<cr/lf> 10. Wait approximately 100 s before sending out any other commands. 11. Send the following commands to the BC: Q<cr/lf> A1,1,H<cr/lf> APPENDIX E 73A-455 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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16. Send the following commands to channel A: T1<cr/lf> 17. Wait approximately 100 s before sending out any other commands. 18. Send the following commands to the BC: Q<cr/lf> A1,1,H<cr/lf> 73A-455 APPENDIX E Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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23. Send the following commands to channel A: T1<cr/lf> 24. Wait approximately 100 s before sending out any other commands. 25. Send the following commands to the BC: Q<cr/lf> A1,1,H<cr/lf> APPENDIX E 73A-455 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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30. Send the following commands to channel A: T1<cr/lf> 31. Wait approximately 100 s before sending out any other commands. 32. Send the following commands to the BC: Q<cr/lf> A1,1,H<cr/lf> 73A-455 APPENDIX E Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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37. Send the following commands to channel A: T1<cr/lf> 38. Wait approximately 100 s before sending out any other commands. 39. Send the following commands to the BC: Q<cr/lf> A1,1,H<cr/lf> APPENDIX E 73A-455 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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44. Send the following commands to channel A: T1<cr/lf> 45. Wait approximately 100 s before sending out any other commands. 46. Send the following commands to the BC: Q<cr/lf> A1,1,H<cr/lf> 73A-455 APPENDIX E Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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51. Send the following commands to channel A: G4<cr/lf> T1<cr/lf> 52. Wait approximately 100 s before sending out any other commands. 53. Send the following commands to the BC: Q<cr/lf> A1,1,H<cr/lf> APPENDIX E 73A-455 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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G5<cr/lf> D1,1,H,10A420;<cr/lf> T1<cr/lf> 59. Wait approximately 100 s before sending out any other commands. 60. Send the following commands to the BC: Q<cr/lf> A1,1,HF<cr/lf> 73A-455 APPENDIX E Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Each word must match the above listed word. 64. Repeat the Receiver Error Detection Test on page 120, reversing the function of the 73A-455 by making channel A the RT and channel B the BC. The receiver tests are complete if all tests are successful.
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Follow the steps below to verify the performance of the memory and CPU: 1. Send the following command to channel A: TEST<cr/lf> 2. Wait until all of the lights on channel A of the 73A-455 module have quit blinking. 3. Verify the 73A-455 displays the following message: OK, Vx.x...
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