ENET-MA4

Alta Data Technologies’ ENET-MA4 is a multi-channel, multi-protocol 1553 and ARINC Ethernet Appliance. Ideal for commercial or rugged embedded applications.

ENET-MA4™ is an innovative product for “remoting” real-time 1553 & ARINC-429/717 operations on 10/100/1000 Ethernet local area networks (LAN). eNet-MA4 is a very small, low-power, rugged device that provides real-time UDP connectivity to for 1-2 dual redundant 1553 (A/B) busses and 8 ARINC channels.
Last updated November 4, 2022
Overview
  • 1-2 Independent, Dual Redundant (A/B) MIL-STD-1553 Channels and Optional 8 ARINC Channels - Lab or Rugged MIL-810G/461F
  • 8 ARINC-429 Channels: 4 Shared RX/TX & 4 RX
  • 10/100/1000 Ethernet to Dual MIL-STD-1553 Applications
  • Small, Rugged 13.5x3.7x4cm, 200 grams
  • Commercial & Extended Temp/Rugged. Conditioned 5-30V Power Input.
  • **Signal Capture on First Channels - Standard**

ENET-MA4™ is an innovative product for “remoting” 1553 & ARINC-429/717 operations on 10/100/1000 Ethernet local area networks (LAN).  ENET-MA4 is a very small (candy bar), low-power, rugged device that provides real-time UDP connectivity for 1-2 dual redundant 1553 (A/B) busses and 8 ARINC channels.  This product is ideal for lab or deployed with conditioned power (MIL-810/461 Tested). For MIL-704 Avionics Power Input (Raw Avionics Power), see the ENETX-MA4 product.

Alta has combined the industry’s most advanced 32-bit 1553 FPGA protocol engine, AltaCore, with a real-time IP/UDP thin server. The customer can implement their application with the same feature-rich application programming interface, AltaAPI, as used with standard cards – often without even recompiling – the ultimate in code portability.

eNet-MA4 Concepts-500x

 

**NOTE: eNet-MA4 (server) is a real-time Ethernet/1553 device, but your computers’ (client) IP stack may not be! The eNet-MA4 device provides real-time UDP receive and transmit requests (<10 uSecs) to data buffers, but the client’s IP/UDP stack will induce path delays as compared to backplane cards. For most applications, this product will provide unparalleled flexibility in avionics configurations (much better than USB devices). Contact Alta for test results on various OS and computer configurations – your system results may vary.

Optional J1 and J2 Cable Assemblies Provided – Please See Part Numbers Above.

Signal Capture circuitry is included on the first channel for cable troubleshooting and cybersecurity modeling.  The example captures below are shown with our AltaView analyzer, or integrate captures in your application with AltaAPI SDK (included):

AltaView Signal Capture - Signal Troubleshooting - Cybersecurity Modeling

AltaView Signal Capture – Signal Troubleshooting – Cybersecurity Modeling

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Specifications

Key Features

  • 1-2 Independent, Dual Redundant (A/B) MIL-STD-1553 Channels and Optional 8 ARINC Channels - Lab or Rugged MIL-810G/461F
  • 8 ARINC-429 Channels: 4 Shared RX/TX & 4 RX
  • 10/100/1000 Ethernet to Dual MIL-STD-1553 Applications
  • Small, Rugged 13.5x3.7x4cm, 200 grams
  • Commercial & Extended Temp/Rugged. Conditioned 5-30V Power Input.
  • **Signal Capture on First Channels - Standard**
  • Up to 2 ARINC 717 RX and TX Channels
  • Start-up, Loop-Back, User and Periodic BIT
  • Dual Temperature Sensors
  • Remote 1553 & ARINC-429/717 Devices on the LAN
  • Requires Conditioned Power (5-32 VDC)
  • 500-1000 mAmp (5V) Typical 1 Amp USB Power OK
  • PPS, IRIG-B or IEEE-588 Time Sync
Documents

Here you can find documentation pertaining to the ENET-MA4. For additional documentation and software, please visit our secure download area.

Title Size Type
White Paper – Avionics Ethernet Appliances 403.96 KB White Paper – Avionics Ethernet Appliances
eNet-MA4 Data Sheet 345.57 KB eNet-MA4 Data Sheet
ARINC Tutorial and Reference ARINC Tutorial and Reference
MIL-STD-1553 Tutorial and Reference 1.19 MB MIL-STD-1553 Tutorial and Reference
AltaAPI Data Sheet 257.55 KB AltaAPI Data Sheet
AltaView Data Sheet 520.48 KB AltaView Data Sheet
Software

AltaAPI
Alta’s 1553 and ARINC cards include the most advanced Application Programming Interface (API) library tools in the avionics industry, AltaAPI. The API architecture is a properly OSI modeled development package that provides an extremely flexible design to provide quick porting to various operating systems (such as VxWorks 5.X/6.X/7/MILS, Integrity, LynxOS RTOS), Linux 32- and 64-bit, Solaris 10, LabVIEW and 32- and 64-bit Windows 7/8/8.1/10.

AltaView Bus Analyzer
Alta’s Windows avionics analyzer product, AltaView, provides the most modern technologies for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC-429 network activity and data analysis. Win XP/Server/7/8/10 Compatible and VMware with ENET/NLINE Ethernet. Ideal for Cybersecurity Testing.

No Seat License or Dongles - Unlimited Software Updates

Accessories
  Part Number Description Picture
BusCab-180-001 180 Inches - M17 Cable with 3-Slot Male Connectors
BusCab-36-001 36 Inches - M17 Cable with 3-Slot Male Connectors
BusCab-600-001 600 Inches - M17 Cable with 3-Slot Male Connectors
BusCab-72-001 72 Inches - M17 Cable with 3-Slot Male Connectors
BusCoupler-1-001 Single Stub Bus Coupler
BusCoupler-2-001 Dual Stub Bus Coupler
BusCoupler-4-001 Quad Stub Bus Coupler
RFCap-001 RF Dust Cap (for Couplers) with 3-Slot Male Connector
BusKit-1B4T-001 2 x Dual Stub Couplers
2 x 78 Ohm Terminators with 3-Slot Male Connectors
5 x 15ft Lab Grade Cables with 3-Slot Male Connectors
BusKit-1B2T-001 2 x Single Stub Couplers
2 x 78 Ohm Terminators with 3-Slot Male Connectors
3 x 15ft Lab Grade Cables with 3-Slot Male Connectors
Part Numbers
  Part Number Description
ENET-MA4-1D8 ENET Appliance with One Channel of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability with 4 Shared Tx/Rx Channels and 4 Rx Channels of ARINC-429 and 2 Rx/2 Tx ARINC-717 Selectable Channels (Each 717 Rx/Tx Replaces Two 429 Channels).
ENET-MA4-2D8 ENET Appliance with Two Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Dual Function (BC/Mon or mRT/Mon) Capability4 Shared Tx/Rx Channels and 4 Rx Channels of ARINC-429 and 2 Rx/2 Tx ARINC-717 Selectable Channels (Each 717 Rx/Tx Replaces Two 429 Channels).
ENET-MA4-1F8 ENET Appliance with One Channel of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability with 4 Shared Tx/Rx Channels and 4 Rx Channels of ARINC-429 and 2 Rx/2 Tx ARINC-717 Selectable Channels (Each 717 Rx/Tx Replaces Two 429 Channels).
ENET-MA4-2F8 ENET Appliance with Two Channels of Dual Redundant MIL-STD-1553 with Full Function (BC/mRT and Mon) Capability with 4 Shared Tx/Rx Channels and 4 Rx Channels of ARINC-429 and 2 Rx/2 Tx ARINC-717 Selectable Channels (Each 717 Rx/Tx Replaces Two 429 Channels).
ENETCAB-1553-J1-02 ENET J1 Dual 1553 Power Ethernet Cable Assembly
ENETCAB-J2-01 ENET J2 Auxiliary I/O Cable Assembly
ENETCON-J1-01 ENET J1 Mating Connector 801-007-16M10-26PA
ENETCON-J2-01 ENET J2 Mating Connector 801-007-16M10-26PB
ENETDCAP-J2-01 ENET2-J2 Dust Cap 667-218-M-N10
ENETDCAP-J2-01 ENET2-J2 Dust Cap 667-218-M-N10
Options: Example ENET2-MA4-2F8-AEFN
-A AltaView SW Full Functionality Enabled
-D Direct Coupling (Price Per Channel)
-E Ext Temp Parts (-40 to 85C)
-F Conformal Coating
-I Tx Inhibit (BM Function Only)
-N NVRAM Write Disabled