Abaco Systems / SBS / Greenspring IP-1553 IndustryPack Module with Complete Dual-Redundant MIL-STD-1553B Bus Terminal

The Abaco Systems IP-1553 is a single-wide IndustryPack module delivering dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553B bus terminal functionality for embedded avionics, defense, and industrial systems. It implements Bus Controller, Remote Terminal, and Bus Monitor modes with support for MIL-STD-1553A and MIL-STD-1553B (Notice II) protocols, operating at a 16 MHz master clock derived from the IndustryPack 8 MHz reference.

– Technical Specifications

• Bus Standard Compliance: MIL-STD-1553A and MIL-STD-1553B (Notice II)
• Operating Modes: Bus Controller (BC), Remote Terminal (RT) with support for up to 31 RTs, Bus Monitor (BM)
• Memory Architecture: 8 K bytes shared memory (4K 16-bit words) message space; 8 K bytes dual-ported RAM per channel
• Timestamp Resolution: 48-bit timetags for message event recording
• Maximum Data Rate: 1 MHz
• Master Clock: 16 MHz (derived from IndustryPack 8 MHz clock)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C standard; extended temperature and 883B qualified components available on special order
• Module Format: Single-wide IndustryPack

– Key Features

• Dual-Redundant Bus Interface: Supports both direct coupled (short stub) and transformer coupled (long stub) configurations; transformer coupling is standard
• Configuration Variants: BC/MT/RT, BC/MT/RT with RT latch, RT only, and RT only with RT latch options
• Flexible RT Addressing: RT latch capability allows software-programmable RT address assignment
• Standard Cable Supplied: Short stub adapter cable included
• High-Level API: Accelerated application development support
• Driver Availability: Windows 2000/ME/NT/98/95, VxWorks, LabWindows/CVI, Visual Basic, and DOS drivers provided with integrated carrier board solutions
• Optional Software: LabVIEW support and BusTools/1553 GUI bus analysis and simulation tool

– Typical Applications

Avionics systems, defense platforms, industrial process control, and embedded systems requiring reliable 1553B bus communication with redundancy and flexible terminal configuration.

– Compatibility & Integration

Mounts on IndustryPack carrier boards. Engineering kit available for systems using Champ50 front panel I/O connectors; includes hardware manual, transition module, Twinax connectors, terminators, cable, and source code examples.