DATABOSS-II USER`S MANUAL
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1. 1CAS 93 FAULT EXTRACTION alje LABEL ARINC RAW le TEE a 356 04222277 5 2 356 00123477 T1 3 1356 01234177 la 356 7 04672377 5 350 01F50017 6 356 0234F777 17 356 05636377 Waiting 9 DEMO faults jal 356 re Ig FAULT WORD O FAULT WORD 1 FAULT WORD 2 FAULT WORD 3 FAULT WORD 4 FAULT WORD 5 RON O MTL adjustment Receiver CPU A ROM CPU 1 instructions X ponder 1 bus wrap Radio alt 2 d bias RON 1 Calibration Not applicable CPU B ROM CPU A cross check X ponder 2 bus wrap RA display 1 BITE RON 2 Not applicable Mode S decode CPU 1 ROM CPU B cross check RA display 1 status RA display 2 BITE ROW 3 Mode C receiver Mode C decode CPU SP ROM CPU 1 cross check RA display 2 status Own mode S IDENT RON 4 Whisper shout Not applicable CPU A RAM Attitude bus TA display l status Not applicable ROW 5 Transmitter Not applicable CPU B RAM Heading bus TA display 2 status Not applicable RON 6 Bottom antenna Not applicable CPU 1 RAM Maintenance bus Radio Alt 1 analog Not applicable ROW 7 Bottom antenna conn Not applicable CPU SP RAM Radio alt 1 bus Radio Alt 2 analog Not applicable RON 8 Top antenna Not applicable CPU A to global RAM Radio alt 2 bus Mag heading analog Not applicable ROW 9 Top antenna conn Not applicable CPU B to global RAM Mode S X ponder 1 Barometric altitude Not applicable ROW 10 1030 MHz source Severe temp fail CPU 1 to global RAM Mode S X ponder 2 Radio Alt 1 a bias Not applicable ROW 11 Not app2. J1 9 pin female D sub J2 25 pin male D sub Pin 2 RS232 Transmit null Pin 1 Discrete 1 Hi 30VDC Maximum Pin 3 RS232 Receive null Pin 4 Discrete 1 Lo Pin 5 RS232 Ground Reference Pin 7 ARINC 429 Receive B Pin 8 ARINC 429 Transmit B Pin 10 ARINC 429 Receive A Pin 11 ARINC 429 Transmit A Pin 16 Discrete 2 Lo Pin 17 28VDC Return internally tied to pin 18 amp 19 Pin 18 28VDC Return internally tied to pin 17 amp 19 Pin 19 28VDC Return internally tied to pin 17 amp 18 Pin 22 28VDC Power internally tied to pin 23 Pin 23 28VDC Power internally tied to pin 22 Page 6 DB Z3 pataBossa user s MANUAL Integrations Quick Reference J1 9 PIN FEMALE D SUB To laptop of PC STATUS LEDs USB POWER RESET BUTTON Version 2 0 J2 25 PIN MALE D SUB To aircraft or system under test Page 7 DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Version 2 0 DB Integrations Getting Started Install the Databoss II GUI program onto a laptop or PC This program is provided on the flash memory stick that 1s supplied with the Databoss II The default answers will most likely suffice during the installation process but can be manipulated for specific needs Once installed the PC 1s ready to communicate with the Databoss II hardware PC Communication The Databoss II communicates with a PC via an RS232 serial interface A USB Serial adapter will be required even if the PC is equipped with a built in DB9 serial port
3. e Loop transmit up to 25 user defined ARINC 429 words e Simulate an IRS GPS or BSU with user defined parameters e Simulate by itself using configurable values stored in non volatile memory Burst transmit one user defined ARINC 429 word e Intercept and simulate user defined altitude and airspeed values e View the status of an input discrete e Interrogate a TCAS 94 processor and decode the fault codes Interfaces and Power The Databoss II communicates with the aircraft or system under test via a DB25 male connector Connection to a PC 1s established through the DB9 female connector There is a Mini B USB connector on the side to power it from a USB interface or any SVDC output It can also be powered from a 28VDC source through the DB25 connector Note Ifa SVDC input is being used at the same time as the 28VDC input the 5VDC input will take over and power the unit Do not exceed 30V DC or reverse the polarity of the 28VDC input pins Status LEDs The Databoss II has four LEDs on the front which can help determine the status of the unit without the need to connect to a PC and view the Graphical User Interface GUI These LEDs function as follows e Mode red Shows the current mode of operation depending on flashing style e Discrete blue Shows the status of the input discretes on while active e Transmit blue Shows the status of the transmit circuitry on during transmit e Receive blue Sho
4. DB Integrations DATABOSS SERIES II USER S MANUAL ARINC 429 Databus Analyzer and Simulator www db integrations com DB DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Integrations o Version 2 0 Table of Contents AAN A SS a AEE KSEE EEEE aut 2 DAS assa a HH SN San RE IN ES IS A E E eee te ees 4 A aige I III ETS SEA eE EEEa IT AIS Sa EEE EEEE eag aa ie 4 Status LEDS ceecers erce etc cteceec cts Ee E AE AEAEE EA A A EEEE ence recess Aa 4 inure cl A coset E E ET ET T er 5 loput Discrete 2e caecce ce escce e E tecece soos carver e recesses eereer acne eres s 5 COMME CHOMPING UGS ry aeee a a hamanna Eo Eea 6 Quick Refere O 7 Geit nge SCARCE A E E E E E E gean SEA sa gas LaA a 8 PC C ommuni aton e ee e a EErEE a or r Sa EE 8 Status D shDoard a E ewes ence Ea EA AES aa eA Eo acetone 10 Receiving Data ona a E SE E AEE AET 10 Important Stack Mode NOte i c c lt ccc cccerccccctescesececsscoccectcezeser ccccctcsceeecerssscusestccscesstccos 11 A ene a E E E E ere rrr errr er 12 Decoding Custom ARINC 429 WO 62 ii 2biiccceccccccncne t cece ses osescecseesteesscesueseestseeccoeesece 12 Custom ARINC 429 Decode E nati ple nic oorccccccesccccscsccetcccccsces a nereo enaner eeaeee ereere 12 ea A SESER EEEa iA 13 Buri Trans niic O maces namh eee cesacec eet ca nn ears 13 Custom ARINC 429 Burst Transmit Example ccccssccccssscssssssssccessssccecsssoes 13 Loop AM AMS MAIS SVOINS aa a e orc cee Sees cae Ean se he ngan hann tee 14
5. The baudrate needed to operate the Databoss II is not supported by the built in serial interface of most PCs This adapter 1s not included with the purchase Determine which COM port the PC is using and select it from the drop down list The GUI will provide the user with the most likely COM ports needed and make those options first on the list Prior to version 2 4 this port enumeration only happens on program start up and the list will NOT be refreshed after plugging in a USB Serial adapter until restarting A custom port option is also available Once the proper port has been selected click the button WELCOME TO DATABOSS II DB XK enter manually and click CONNECT Integrations Choose a COM port or ent dev ttyusBO ted CONNECT Disconn ected If the chosen COM port fails to open the program will display the port as unavailable Simply re try the connection or click either button to start again cancer WELCOME TO DATABOSS II ARINC 429 databus analyzer and simulator Connection In Progress either busy or unavailable DB YA a COM port or enter manually and click CONNECT Integr at IONS iseunisso acae OFFLINE Page 8 DB 3 arasossusers MANUAL Integrations Version 2 0 If the chosen COM port opens successfully negotiation with the Databoss hardware begins Any saved configuration settings from the Databoss will transfer to the program which configures itself ac
6. button to prevent inadvertent transmitting of ARINC 429 data Decoding Custom ARINC 429 Words Enter a valid ARINC 429 word in the edit box of the right hand dashboard This word must be formatted as an 8 character HEX representation of the 32 bits with the most significant bit to the left Press the DECODE button to display translated data in the lower tables Custom ARINC 429 Decode Example ARINC 429 word 0x60110017 Bit layout MSB 201100000 00010001 00000000 00010111 LSB Word to enter in decode edit box 60110017 Page 12 DB DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Integrations Transmitting Data The are six ways to transmit user defined ARINC 429 data gt Burst transmission gt Loop transmissions e IRS FMS simulation e BSU ACU simulation e GPS simulation e Custom transmission e Intercept transmission Burst Transmission Enter a valid ARINC 429 word in the edit box of the right hand dashboard This word must be formatted as an 8 character HEX representation of the 32 bits with the most significant bit to the left Hold the CONTROL key and click the button for each single transmission This can only be done while in receive mode j OPTIONS Low Rx A HIGH TX Live STACK PAUSE RESET DECODE Ox 60521412 Hold CONTROL to enable Custom ARINC 429 Burst Transmit Example ARINC 429 word 0x60521412 Bit layout MSB 201100000 01010010 00010100
7. 31 013 00000000 E000006F 20 251 E0000095 321 014 80000030 PAUSE RESET 600000EF 21 252 E0000055 33 044 80000024 DECODE B ars 000008AA 22 310 60000013 34 230 00000019 Additional Flags E0006816 23 311 E0000093 351250 00844800 00000001 24 312 E0000053 36 Equipment ID LABEL ARINC RAW DATA HEX DATA VALUE SDI SSM PARITY ATIRIBUTES 204 E0000021 ooooo Jo Jo B 1 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 BITS 1 1 1 jo je jo le ja ja je ja O je ja O o lo jo Jo Jo 9 0 DB PARAMETER SIGN VALUE UOM WPS SINCE Integrations E Paro Altitude ros le rect lim De PE hn Found 35 labels spanning 1 page Connected to Databoss I S N DEMO DO1 Page 10 DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Version 2 0 DB Integrations Click on an ARINC 429 word in the receive tables All of the translation parameters will display in the tables below On the right hand side there is an area that will display the eligible equipment types for that particular label Choose one from the drop down menu at the top to translate accordingly If a word is clicked and there is not a valid equipment type selected the GUI will choose one These selections are geared more toward navigational equipment Important Stack Mode Note When the Databoss II 1s in Stack Mode it no longer
8. Arinc 429 IRS Simulation Bret EN By Equipaente Telia Mode i ar m aues From Configuration al CHECA Send Profile Stop 7 SET DEFAULTS bel set Speed A Li A NE i 4 FW Labelo12 o X MIT 0 soo0ooso 3 2 TABA GPS set Trac 50 Resulting ine Word Wes Label 013 gt gt amp Label913 o 0 oo0ooopo 3 5 Beal Set Heading son Resulting Arinc Word wes Label014 y 0 s0000030 3 INTERCEPT l Set Heading son Resulting Arinc Word wes Ao O 8o000024 3 m Current Time Set sign Adjust Time so Resulting Arincword WPS Additional Flags Y Label 125 21 560 plus lt 0 o gt eesseoaa 8 current Time Getsion Adit Time SON Mesina Word WPS Label 150 21 56 04 plus gt 0 o 7 earozo16 8 i na Equipment ID bel Set Angle D Resulting Arinc Word wes 10 a a v Ban 0 0 80000001 8 ls l set Altitude o Resulting Arinc Word wes g Label203 y 0 7 600000C1 20 DB xX Integrations d Y ii ha In Arinc 429 IRS FMS Simulation Started Connected to Databoss II S N DEMO DO1 Page 15 DB X Integrations BSU ACU Simulation DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Version 2 0 The Databoss II can simulate an ARINC 741 Beam Steering or Antenna Control Unit using up to 2 pre defined labels and user defined values and speeds The words will be transmitted when their respective checkboxes to th
9. IRS FMS Current Enable Word and WPS 00010350 Label Description Enable Word To X fer 012 Ground Speed L 00010350 y tw wi Trk Angle True 000000D0 000000D0 Magnetic Hdg 80000030 380000030 True Heading 80000024 80000024 UTC 00 00 00 800000AA 800000AA UTC 00 00 00 60000016 60000016 Drift Angle 80000001 80000001 29 92 Altitude 600000C1 600000C1 Baro Altitude Comp Airspeed True Airspeed EQ000021 EQ000021 60000061 60000061 0000011 E 0000011 Altitude Rate 60000051 60000051 L Ll u L L L L IER IER III III Baro Altitude E0000009 E0000009 Page 20 DB DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Integrations Configuring Databoss Mode The top section of the configuration page is the mode and databus speed settings for the Databoss and pertains to how the unit will perform on start up START MODE RECEIVE ONLY The Databoss will do nothing on start up except wait for incoming ARINC 429 data normal operation TX IRS FMS TX GPS TX BSU or TX CUSTOM The Databoss will automatically transmit the ARINC 429 data with intervals and values that are stored in its non volatile memory INTERCEPT The Databoss will automatically wait for incoming ARINC 429 data and intercept transmit the values that are stored and enabled in its non volatile memory START SPEED Choose Low Speed or High Speed to configure the Databoss fo
10. Page 9 DB 3 arasossusers MANUAL Integrations Version 2 0 Status Dashboard The left hand dashboard 1s a representation of how the LEDs on the Databoss are behaving along with the input voltage and connection status STATUS Power input Displays the current input power voltage and type 5 04 Shows the receiving status of the ARINC 429 data under test Voltage USB Shows if ARINC 429 intercept mode is active Shows if the Databoss is transmitting any ARINC 429 data under its own processing Shows the status of the input discretes Shows if the GUI has a valid connection with a Databoss unit Receiving Data ARINC 429 data that is received will display in the tables on the main page The bottom left hand status message will indicate how many individual labels have been received and how many pages of tables the program is displaying them on DATABOSS II ARINC 429 ANALYZER AND SIMULATOR File View Pinouts Advanced About CONNECT RESET SCRATCHPAD Equipment ID 1D 006 Air Data System 2 OPTIONS ARINC RAW LABEL ARINC RAW LABEL ARINC RAW 60000008 13 203 600000c1 251313 600000D3 g Pe E0000048 14 204 E0000021 26 ma E0000033 E0000028 as 212 60000051 27 317 E00000F3 HIGH 600000AB 16 220 0000009 28 206 60000061 60000038 17 221 60000089 29 210 0000011 E0000087 18 232 80000059 30 012 80000050 g LIVE 6000008F 19 241 60000085
11. The Databoss is in TX GPS mode from start up ARINC 429 words will by simulated under the power of the Databoss s configuration The Databoss is in TX BSU mode from start up ARINC 429 words will by simulated under the power of the Databoss s configuration The Databoss is in TX CUSTOM mode from start up ARINC 429 words will by simulated under the power of the Databoss s configuration The Databoss is in INTERCEPT mode from start up ARINC 429 words will by simulated under the power of the Databoss s configuration Page 24 DB DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Integrations More Options Reset Click the RESET button at the upper right hand corner to bring both the GUI and Databoss back to default settings This will NOT affect the internal configuration of the Databoss Default parameters are e Receive mode e Table display e Tables cleared e ARINC 429 receive un paused e Intercept mode deactivated e TCAS mode deactivated Scratchpad Click the SCRATCHPAD button at the upper right hand corner to bring up a window which can be used to enter any notes or relevant information during operation Close SCRATCHPAD Clear Pinout List To view a quick reference list of the Databoss s connector pinouts click on Pinouts and hover over Databoss II in the upper menu Page 25 DB DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Integrations Contact Us Please feel
12. 00010010 LSB Word to enter in decode edit box 60521412 Page 13 DB ___________DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Integrations Version 2 0 Loop Transmissions Click the as button and choose the desired mode of transmit operation by clicking on one of the buttons to the left of the center window DATABOSS II ARINC 329 ANALYZER AND SIMULATOR File View Pinouts Advanced About DB X Integrations READY rr Connected to Databoss II S N DEMO DO1 Page 14 DB 3 paTaBoss4 user s MANUAL Integrations Version 2 0 IRS FMS Simulation The Databoss II can simulate an Inertial Reference or Flight Management System using up to 35 pre defined labels and user defined values and speeds Time and date are automatically taken from the PC and the rest of the individual values can be changed on the fly The words will be transmitted when their respective checkboxes to the left are selected Version 2 4 and above incorporates an equipment prefill dropdown box Click the button to begin the transmissions and the button to cease DATABOSS II ARINC 429 ANALYZER AND SIMULATOR Ope File View Pinouts Advanced About connect Reser __ _ ScRATCHPAD CHECK ALL j i
13. 30212 00000000 00000000 00000000 Update stop Clear STATUS 9 ro a Label SDI Data SSM Parity 214 110 o 2 ooooa 3 o HIGH Ig TX PAUSE RESET Voltage 28VDC 7 e e e e o la EHEDIERDIER DIRDIK 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 LONNNNNNN LSS LISI LISS gig ES US R NRR ox lt gt Additional Flags e e gt il fe 1 gt le1 gt lt 1 gt gt Equipment ID Bile ile dl COCO UUE T I l H ed DIE DB Integrations dl d iih Arinc 429 Custom Transmit Started Updated Connected to Databoss I S N DEMO DO1 Page 18 DB Integrations DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Version 2 0 Intercepting Data The Databoss II has the ability to intercept and simulate ARINC 429 data as it comes in This feature allows the Databoss to intercept an ARINC 429 word and depending on configuration re transmit it with user defined values So far the Databoss is able to manipulate all of the eligible airspeed and altitude words pertaining to an Inertial Reference System This list will continue to grow with further software upg
14. AA A ene nr eee enc te airtel 15 BSU AC US in o Sens eee te ere eee 16 GES Simulation esas E E E tee es eee ee 17 Cusiom A ye eee eee ee ieee eee eee eee 18 LAA TE dhea eh a oe anas sees Ca Age E 19 Conliourn the Daiaboss os ae tocas eee ae eet sates oe ee aoe een Ha SS 20 Conhounine Databoss Mode A cece ceceeeuseeceee ees setacncueee oeereeseeeeae 21 Important Lime Note aeaa eT aeea cis Ha SS CA EEIE CI IS Sh ass EE 21 Conliourne ARINC 429 DAI 0casassnssisecaadeasalaaisasasacaiasaas sa secha dessa isea Shan o SAESP Eoee 22 MP Tesne aa a E e 23 Mode LED Tr a a EE E AE EACEA 24 Nore O a a E E A E E cea EEES 25 DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL DB Integrations USI 17 een ere ear T ere 25 o 25 A tee AEE EELEE veescbeutas tects uecscsasicacwetoeecsseteess 25 Contact Lon epee re E ES Pre hea ern a E rere ere 26 A TO 26 APO SACA O E 26 Page 3 DB DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Integrations Databoss Overview Thank you for choosing DB Integrations for your aircraft testing needs The Databoss family offers a variety of avionic troubleshooting instruments with the ability to communicate with multiple aircraft databus protocols Visit www db integrations com for more information on what the Databoss family has to offer The Databoss II can communicate with various avionic systems operating under the ARINC 429 specification and can be used to perform the following e Verify and translate the output of aircraft systems
15. II can simulate an ARINC 734A Global Positioning Satellite System GNSS using up to 12 pre defined labels and user defined values and speeds Time and date are automatically taken from the PC and the rest of the individual values can be changed on the fly The words will be transmitted when their respective checkboxes to the left are selected Click the button to begin the transmissions and the button to cease Note Label 060 will be transmitted sequentially for each enabled version of the word at the transmission interval rate as defined by the first word File View Pinouts Advanced About DATABOSS II ARINC 429 ANALYZER AND SIMULATOR Voltage 28VDC Transmit Mode Arinc 743 GPS Simulation Since ALL Sa RN XMT Ser peras Set Speed SDI Resulting Arinc Word WPS Y Label 076 o E o E 6000007 2 Set HDOP ISD Resulting Arinc Word WPS Set VDOP SD Resulting Arinc Word WPS Y Label 102 y ES o E0000042 2 i Set Track SD Resulting Arinc Word WPS M Label 103 o B o 2 600000c2 2 Ia Set Direction Set Whole LAT Set Decimal LAT Resulting Arinc Word WPS iZ Label 110 worth o o Elo E Eo000012 2 Set Direction Set Whole LON Set Decimal LON Resulting Arinc Word WPS a East lico Eo e 60000092 2 Set Speed SDI Resulting Arinc Word WPS Y Label 112 o o E 60000052 2 Current Time Set Sign Adjust
16. Time SDI Resulting Arinc Word WPS Y e One connect Reser mJ SCRATCHPAD DB Integrations did Arinc 429 GPS Simulation Started Connected to Databoss II S N DEMO DO1 Additional Flags Equipment ID Page 17 DB 3 arasossusers MANUAL Integrations Version 2 0 Custom Loop Transmissions The Databoss II can transmit up to 25 ARINC 429 words using user defined values and speeds The words will be transmitted when their respective checkboxes to the left are selected Click the button to begin the transmissions and the button to cease Note The fields to the right will automatically fill in as the characters are entered In this mode changing a word while the unit is actually transmitting will not automatically change the transmission word until the button 1s clicked This 1s so a user can manipulate the words as necessary without disturbing the current transmissions however changing the rate WPS will dynamically set the transmission frequency without the need to press the button DATABOSS II ARINC 425 ANALYZER AND SIMULATOR a font NNECT RESET SCRATCHPAD OPTIONS File View Pinouts Advanced About Transmit Mode Arinc 429 Custom Tansmit i X MIT ARINC Word 60001231 800
17. bus Radio Alt 2 analog Not applicable RON 8 Top antenna Not applicable CPU A to global RAM Radio alt 2 bus Mag heading analog Not applicable ROW 9 Top antenna conn Not applicable CPU B to global RAM Mode S X ponder 1 Barometric altitude Not applicable ROW 10 1030 MHz source Severe temp fail CPU 1 to global RAM Mode S X ponder 2 Radio Alt 1 a bias Not applicable ROW 11 Not applicable Hot temp fail CPU A to dual RAM Maintenance bus wrap Radio Alt 2 a bias Not applicable RON 12 Cable calibration Normal temp fail CPU B to dual RAM RA display 1 wrap Coor Lock timeout Not applicable ROW 13 IF adjustment Ambient temp fail CPU 1 to dual RAM RA display 2 wrap Message queue full Power up fail ROW 14 Not applicable Cold temp fail CPU A instructions TA display 1 wrap CAS output missing Signal processor ROW 15 Not applicable SP AID PN invalid CPU B instructions TA display 2 wrap Radio Alt 1 d bias Not applicable Click the staat extraction button to send the start command 0xE002009D to the TCAS processor Fault words that are received will display in the upper right hand table After 5 seconds the Databoss will automatically send the stop command 0x0000009D to the TCAS processor This process can be stopped at any time by clicking the sto extraction button Click on one of the received words in the table to decode the fault Applicable cells in the fault chart will light up in green
18. cordingly DATABOSS II ARINC 429 ANALYZER AND SIMULATOR File View Pinouts Advanced About CONNECT RESET SCRATCHPAD WELCOME TO DATABOSS II ARINC 429 databus analyzer and simulator Connection In Progress Setting up program parameters STARTING DATABOSS II INTERFACE D B Choose a COM port or enter manually and click CONNECT Integr ations dev ttyUSB1 lt CONNECT OFFLINE alli us Connection in progress Connected to Databoss II S N DEMO DO1 When the program is ready the main page will appear DATABOSS II ARINC 429 ANALYZER AND SIMULATOR File View Pinouts Advanced About Testing Pp lt gt Equipment ID ID 001 Flight Control Computer LABEL ARINC RAW LABEL ARINC RAW LABEL ARINC RAW 1 lia 25 2 14 26 3 Pas 27 Gal as 28 EM 127 291 Hi Lia 30 Live STACK 7 1 plas al 8 120 32 PAUSE RESET 191 ca 381 10 22 34 a plas 35 12 24 36 E E Additional Flags Equipment ID LABEL ARINC RAW DATA HEX DATA VALUE SDI SSM PARITY ATTRIBUTES 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 Bas _ bd DB SE t ti PARAMETER SIGN VALUE UOM WPM SINCE ntegrations esten me ES A amp Bi FB SD Waiting for data Connected to Databoss II S N DEMO DO1
19. e left are selected Click the button to begin the transmissions and the button to Cease File View Pinouts Advanced About DB Integrations Arinc 429 BSU ACU Simulation Started Arinc 429 BSU Simulation sensprfie sep MT DATABOSS II ARINC 429 ANALYZER AND SIMULATOR i SET DEFAULTS gt rss o eran 5 ox soorr 10 2 Y Label 144 acu Top Port 0x 60807F26 LNA Status Bit 24 Loop Mode Bit 26 ACU Mode Bits 16 18 Power Bits 11 15 HGA Status Bit 11 Crosstalk Input Bit 12 Resulting Arinc Word WPS Y Label 350 x a a M Label 350 HGAOK CrosstalkOK lt Ox 60000217 Internal Power Supply Bit 16 Control input Bit 13 internal RAM Bit 14 intemal ROM Bit 15 LNA Enabled Open Loop Omni directional Mode 31dBic 15 ControlOkK RAMOK ROMOK o Power Supply OK lt HPR Status Bit 17 Internal BSU Parameter Bit 18 LNA Diplexer Status Bit 20 HPR OK BSU Parameter OK LNA Diplexer OK le ACU Temperature Bit 22 Location Type SDI ACU Temperature OK Starboard BSU Connected to Databoss I S N DEMO DO1 Additional Flags Equipment ID Page 16 DB X Integrations GPS Simulation DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Version 2 0 The Databoss
20. free to contact us if you need any additional help with the operation of this device In addition we would like to know 1f there are any errors with our ARINC 429 calculations or translations Itis our goal to produce the most helpful troubleshooting tools possible and if something can be improved please let us know DB Integrations LLC 600 Hayden Circle Allentown PA 18109 Phone 610 443 0201 Fax 732 486 0211 Email support db integrations com Web www db integrations com Warranty DB Integrations offers a 1 year warranty on any malfunction of this device that does not relate to abuse Technicians are available during normal working hours to help diagnose and approve units for return should they become defective See contact information above Warranty information is tracked internally by sales figures Databoss ll Software Versions As the Databoss II configuration options evolve and expand the Graphic User Interface GUI program must also follow suit to ensure the best performance of the system Please ensure that the correct program 1s used for the Databoss s software version The sticker on the unit will display what the current version is Any program version in the whole number family will work and the latest versions are always available for download at www db integrations com Page 26
21. licable Hot temp fail CPU A to dual RAM Maintenance bus wrap Radio Alt 2 a bias Not applicable ROW 12 Cable calibration Normal temp fail CPU B to dual RAM RA display 1 wrap Coor lock timeout Not applicable ROW 13 IF adjustment Ambient temp fail CPU 1 to dual RAM RA display 2 wrap Message queue full Power up fail ROW 14 Not applicable Cold temp fail CPU A instructions TA display 1 wrap CAS output missing _ Signal processor ROW 15 Not applicable SP AID PN invalid CPU B instructions TA display 2 wrap Radio Alt 1 d bias Not applicable Page 23 DB Integrations Mode LED DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Version 2 0 The red LED on the Databoss II case will perform differently depending on which mode of operation is currently in use This LED will operate as follows e On Steady The Databoss is in receive only mode and not connected to any external GUI program e Slow Flashing The Databoss is under control of an external GUI program e Rapid Flashing The Databoss has lost communication with an external GUI program and is now in a state where the user cannot verify mode or status Re negotiate a GUI program or restart the Databoss e 2 Flashes and a pause e 3 Flashes and a pause e 4 Flashes and a pause e 5 Flashes and a pause e 6 Flashes and a pause The Databoss is in TX IRS FMS mode from start up ARINC 429 words will by simulated under the power of the Databoss s configuration
22. r the incoming ARINC 429 databus speed READ ALL Click to fill in all of the information currently stored in the Databoss SAVE MODE Click to save the MODE and SPEED parameters in the Databoss s memory Important Time Note When the Databoss 1s transmitting data from its own memory all time words are self calculated from 00 00 00 on start up The date words are calculated from January 01 of the last year that was saved through label 260 Page 21 DB DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Integrations Configuring ARINC 429 Data All of the sections other than MODE and SPEED are automatically updated as the user changes values and checkbox settings in the normal transmit pages The individual settings on this page can NOT be manipulated The intent is that the user can make changes to the transmissions during normal operation and confirm satisfactory functionality of whichever system is being interfaced to and then save these settings via the configuration page On start up the configuration page will automatically update all of it s settings in accordance with the Databoss s memory Each mode of operation is separated into its own section Simply click the SAVE button for each section to transfer these values to the Databoss s non volatile memory The screen will become disabled once this process begins and will re enable once complete The values to the right current Databoss values should then match the values to the lef
23. rades DATABOSS 11 ARINC 425 ANALYZER AND SIMULATOR CHEC MIN VALUES MAX VALUES DEFAULT K ALL J CHECK VALID UNCHECK ALL ol smc CONFIGURE Label Description Enable falue Status un el s lt 076 GNSAltitude U No initia Waiting 203 Altitude o No initia I Waiting o Waiting J Kb ED Eb ED 204 Baro Altitude A 1001 o 220 Baro Altitude o o initial Waiting 251 Baro Altitude Additional Flags o 3 cr a Waiting 252 Baro Altitude No initial Waiting 361 Baro Altitude o No initial Waiting Equipment ID 012 Ground Speed o Eb Eb Eb 112 GNS Speed o 1000000000 p 206 Airspeed o Integrations READY Connected to Databoss I S N DEMO DO1 The ARINC 429 words that are currently being received will display as a green checkbox If the incoming value is lower then the set value the Databoss will intercept and re transmit it as the set value When the aircraft or system under test reaches at or above the set value the Databoss will simply pass it on Below is an example using label 204 and always wanting an altitude of 8000 feet or above to be transmitted Label Description Enable SetValue Last Value Status 076 GNSAltitude o Noinitial No Data 203 Al
24. t of their respective section Page 22 DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Version 2 0 DB X Integrations TCAS 94 Testing The Databoss II has the ability to interrogate a TCAS 94 processor and decode the fault words that it receives To enter the TCAS 94 testing mode click on Advanced and then TCAS 94 Faults in the upper menu Note This action will automatically configure the Databoss for receive mode TCAS 94 FAULT EXTRACTION NK LABEL ARINC RAW 1 START EXTRACTION el i gal 3 4 5 6 La Waiting to collect faults L8 E FAULT WORD 0 FAULT WORD 1 FAULT WORD 2 FAULT WORD 3 FAULT WORD 4 FAULT WORD 5 RON O MTL adjustment Receiver CPU A ROM CPU 1 instructions X ponder 1 bus wrap Radio alt 2 d bias ROW 1 Calibration Not applicable CPU B ROM CPU A cross check X ponder 2 bus wrap RA display 1 BITE RON 2 Not applicable Mode S decode CPU 1 ROM CPU B cross check RA display 1 status RA display 2 BITE RON 3 Mode C receiver Mode C decode CPU SP ROM CPU 1 cross check RA display 2 status Own mode S IDENT ROW 4 Whisper shout Not applicable CPU A RAM Attitude bus TA display l status Not applicable ROW S Transmitter Not applicable CPU B RAM Heading bus TA display 2 status Not applicable ROW 6 Bottom antenna Not applicable CPU 1 RAM Maintenance bus Radio Alt 1 analog Not applicable ROW 7 Bottom antenna conn Not applicable CPU SP RAM Radio alt 1
25. titude O o nNoinitial NoData 204 Baro Altitude sooo E 7100 Simulating 220 Baro Altitude J o Noinitial No Data If it is desired to manipulate this word and transmit it as something else simply click the checkbox and set the new value At this point the value will change to red to indicate a possible difference than what the Databoss is actually doing These values do NOT change on the fly as this screen is just a visual representation of how the Databoss is performing The Databoss needs to be re configured for new values and checkboxes to take affect Click the button to return the values to match the current Databoss memory values or click the cowrrcurs_ button to pull up the Databoss configuration screen Once configured the Databoss will automatically update it s intercept transmit values and enable checkboxes Page 19 DB WC _ _patasossuusen s MANUAL Integrations Version 2 0 Configuring the Databoss The Databoss II has the ability to store ARINC 429 transmit and intercept values and perform these functions upon start up without the need for a user interface To configure the Databoss for these options click on Advanced and then Configure Databoss in the upper menu This will immediately stop all transmissions and bring up the configuration page CONFIGURE DATABOSS MEMORY Start Mode Start Speed RECEIVE ONLY LOW SPEED READ ALL SAVE MODE IRS FMS TRANSMIT CONFIGURATION SAVE
26. truncates the ARINC 429 input but relays every single received word to the PC so the user can see the literal reception order of the data This could cause the program to slow down depending on the speed of the ARINC 429 databus and the processing power of the PC Removing the Databoss from its ARINC 429 input will alleviate the PC from having to process so much data and will usually unlock a sticky program Page 11 DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL DB Version 2 0 Integrations Options The right hand dashboard allows for various options during operation OPTIONS LON Selects the speed of the ARINC 429 databus em ea Lise HIGH TX m Selects the mode of operation LIVE STACK TX PAUSE RESET DECODE LIVE Displays the ARINC 429 data in the tables as a whole ox default Additional Flags STACK Displays the ARINC 429 data in a progressive list a viewing the order of the words as received PAUSE Stops the data from being displayed RESET Clears the tables and stack list Waits for more data DECODE Decodes the ARINC 429 word in the edit box Results display in the lower tables Performs a single transmission of the ARINC 429 word in the edit box The format is a HEX representation of the 32 bits and must be 8 characters long Note This option only becomes available while holding down the CONTROL
27. ws the status of the receive circuitry on for valid A429 Rx Page 4 DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Version 2 0 DB Integrations Input Discrete 1 The Databoss II has one voltage activated input discrete which will illuminate the discrete LED and display in the Graphic User Interface as green DB25 pin 1 is the high signal and DB25 pin 4 is the return This input is declared active when there is a voltage difference between 10 and 30 volts Do not exceed 30VDC differential between pins 1 and 4 of the DB25 connector Input Discrete 2 The Databoss II has one ground activated input discrete which will illuminate the discrete LED and display in the Graphic User Interface as yellow When DB25 pin 16 is grounded the intercept mode of the Databoss II will be come disabled thus passing all of the ARINC 429 data through un modified If the unit is in intercept mode via the Graphic User Interface the SIMULATING indicator will also display in yellow if the Databoss would normally be trying to transmit NOTE This feature is only available on Databoss II units with hardware versions 5 or higher Page 5 DB DATABOSS II USER S MANUAL Integrations DATABOSS II DISCRETE HI DISCRETE LO ARINC 429 RX E TX A RX RS232 ARINC 429 TX E GND Y COM PORT 28VDC POWER 28VDC POWER 28VDC RETURN 28VDC RETURN Connector Pinouts
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