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MBX 1553 - MIL-STD-1553 Multiplex Bus Switch
The MBX1553 Multiplex Bus Switch is designed to enhance virtually any MIL-STD-1553 system by providing a "virtual patch panel" housed in a 19" rack-mountable 1U chassis. This 16x16 crosspoint switch provides differential connections from 16 transformer-coupled Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) ports to 16 MIL-STD-1553 differential buses. The LRU units can be any MIL-STD1553 device: bus controller (BC), remote terminal (RT), or bus monitor (BM). Although the switch supports 16 non-redundant LRUs, it can also be used with dual (or more) redundant devices. The MBX1553 eliminates timeconsuming bus rewiring between different avionics simulations or test scenarios. Benefits
- Automate Tests, Reduce Errors: Connect via RS232 and remotely change LRU-to-Bus connections. Write scripts in PERL, TCL, or other scripting languages using the simple, but powerful CLI. Running the same scripts reduces human errors in wiring and configuration.
- Share Expensive Resources, Save Money: Move limited BC, RT, BM, analyzers, recorders, or other devices from bus to bus.
- Wire Once, Save Time: Connect all LRU devices and Busses under test once. Then make connection changes with the switch. Eliminates time-consuming bus rewiring when changing avionics simulations or test scenarios.
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