The Curtiss-Wright/ACRA Control KAD/EBM/101/B/00 is a single-channel Ethernet bus monitor parser module that captures and analyzes Fast Ethernet traffic within the ACRA KAM-500 modular system. Operating on 100BaseTX IEEE 802.3u standard interfaces, the module parses Ethernet traffic at the IP layer and distributes processed data to other KAM-500 modules. Conformal coating enhances durability in harsh operational environments. The module consumes 1.03–1.85 W total power and weighs 75 g.
## Technical Specifications
• **Ethernet Interface:** Single 100BaseTX IEEE 802.3u compliant channel over 100 Ω CAT5 UTP cable
• **Link Negotiation:** Auto-negotiation supported for full/half-duplex modes
• **Parsing Layer:** IP-layer traffic parsing and flow identification
• **Classification Capacity:** Up to 254 unique flows identified using 8 × 16-bit frame field selectors
• **Classification Fields:** MAC addresses, IP addresses, IP length, protocol type (UDP/TCP), port numbers
• **Identification Method:** Parameter-based with optional field masking
• **Counters:** Valid and error frame counters with packet count tagging
• **Timestamps:** Per-flow timestamp tagging
• **Error Detection:** Ethernet and IP layer error detection
• **Promiscuous Mode:** Optional support for observing all link traffic
• **Management Traffic:** ARP and ICMP-PING excluded by default; selectable via parser slot 254
• **Power Consumption:** 1.03–1.85 W
• **Mass:** 75 g (2.65 oz)
• **Conformal Coating:** Yes
## Key Features
• Single-channel 100BaseTX input with auto-negotiation
• Flexible traffic classification across 8 selectable 16-bit frame fields
• Supports up to 254 concurrent flow identifications
• Integrated frame error and IP layer error detection
• Optional promiscuous mode for complete link monitoring
• Conformal coating for enhanced environmental durability
## System Integration
Designed for deployment in any user-slot within the ACRA KAM-500 system. Multiple KAD/EBM/101 modules may be placed in any combination. Parsed traffic data distributes to other KAM-500 modules for further processing.
