The BBG-ACP/ARP is a “SMART” interface due to the onboard processor which communicates with the PCbus through shared memory, thus, requiring minimum PC processor time. Ownship heading information can be inputted over the PCbus, via synchro/resolver inputs, or over a serial interface. The BBG-ACP/ARP serial message format uses the NMEA 0183 message structures and supports RS-232, RS-422, RS-423, RS-485, and MIL-STD-188C protocols.
DC power is supplied by the PCbus requiring no external power supplies. In situations not requiring a PC interface, the BBG-ACP/ARP operates in a “STAND-ALONE” mode. With the addition of an external +5 volt power supply, the onboard processor accepts the ARP and heading information to compute the true and relative azimuth signals without the requirement of a PCbus. Radar signals, reference inputs, and serial outputs are available on a 50 pin male (DB50P) connector.
- IBM PC COMPATIBLE
- INPUTS:
- AZIMUTH REFERENCE PULSE
- VIA DISCRETE OR SYNCHRO
- OWNSHIP’S HEADING VIA
- PCbus, SYNCHRO/RESOLVER
- OR SERIAL
- TRUE OR RELATIVE OUTPUTS:
- AZIMUTH REFERENCE PULSE
- AZIMUTH CHANGE PULSE
- STAND-ALONE MODE WITH ADDITIONAL +5V POWER SUPPLY
- CUSTOM IMPLEMENTATIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
| Technical Specification | ||
| Parameter | Value | Units |
| Power Input | 5 | Volts |
| 500 | Milliamps | |
| Temperature Range | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 | °C |
| Storage Temperature | -65 to +150 | °C |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Full Size IBM PC Card | 4.5 x 13.5 x 0.6 | Inches |
| 11.4 x 34.3 x 1.5 | Centimeters | |
Card Layout:
