Axon' has developed a portable test bench in order to check databus network.
It checks that the MIL-STD-1553 data bus networks have been properly cabled and have not been damaged during installation.
Construction
Made with two independent modules (receptor & generator) working with a battery and a remote terminal.
The generator module includes a waveform generator, electronic cards, a battery and a RF communication module.
The receptor module includes a real PC working under Windows XP, electronic cards, a touch screen, a keyboard, batteries, a RF communication module and accessories.
A remote terminal unit: a light on the remote terminal indicates if the test of the stub passes. This avoids coming back to the receptor module to see the results displayed on the screen.
All is integrated in a transport suitcase with wheels and a handle. Dimensions: 524x409x350 mm.
Mass: less than 30 kg.
Types of control
Resistance test (bus & stub).
Polarity test.
Attenuation test.
Insulation test.
All the results are displayed on the screen and can be registered with a USB stick.