The Abaco Systems / Condor Engineering PCI-1553-SS is a PCI interface card for simulating, monitoring, and testing MIL-STD-1553 data buses in avionics applications. It supports both MIL-STD-1553A/B and MacAir protocols, enabling engineers and system integrators to perform comprehensive 1553 bus validation and emulation. The card operates simultaneously across three functional modes: Bus Controller, Remote Terminal, and Bus Monitor, making it suitable for complex protocol development and integration testing.

Technical Specifications

• Protocol Support: MIL-STD-1553A/B, MacAir
• Bus Interface: PCI
• Channels: 1 to 2 dual-redundant channels
• Timetagging: 45-bit resolution at microsecond precision
• Memory: 1 MB RAM per channel
• Operating Modes: Simultaneous Bus Controller, up to 31 Remote Terminals, and Bus Monitor
• Operating Systems: Windows 2000/Me/NT/98/95, Linux, LabWindows/CVI, Visual Basic, VxWorks

– Key Features

Bus Controller (BC) Mode
• Real-time bus playback with selective RT editing
• Aperiodic message insertion capability
• Error injection and detection
• Conditional branching logic
• Oneshot operation mode
• Internal dual-redundant channel emulation

Remote Terminal (RT) Mode
• Support for up to 31 simultaneous RTs

Bus Monitor (BM) Mode
• 100% traffic capture on fully loaded 1553 or MacAir buses
• Time-tagged capture with error status reporting
• Extensive filtering and triggering options

Integration & Synchronization
• Host software synchronization to external timing sources (IRIG, GPS)
• Advanced API for Windows and real-time operating systems

– Typical Applications

Aircraft avionics development, 1553 protocol validation, bus emulation testing, legacy system integration, and multi-mode bus simulation.

– Compatibility & Integration

Supports Windows NT/2000/95/98/Me, Linux, LabWindows/CVI, Visual Basic, and VxWorks environments via PCI slot attachment.

Product Status: Legacy designs only. Last Time Buy window; sales cease end of June 2011.