Excalibur M4K708 User manual

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M4K708
ARINC 708/453
Test and Simulation Module for the
EXC-4000 Family of Carrier Boards
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
M4K708 Module: User’s Manual page i
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1.1 M4K708 Module Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.2 M4K708 Module Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.2.1 Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.2.2 Adding Software Tools Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.3 M4K708 General Memory Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
2 Channel Operation
2.1 Channel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.1 Channel Receive Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.2 Channel Transmit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.2 Global Control Registers and Memory Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.3 Channel Control Registers and Memory Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
3 Mechanical and Electrical Specifications
3.1 Module Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2.1 Factory DIP Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.3 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.3.1 EXC-4000 Carrier Board 96-pin Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.3.2 M4K708 Module Adapter Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.4 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
4 Ordering Information
Appendix A ARINC 708 Display Data Bus Word Format
Appendix A-1 ARINC 708 Word Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix A-2 ARINC 708 Word Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Introduction
M4K708 Module: User’s Manual page 1 - 1
1 Introduction
Chapter 1 provides an overview of the M4K708 avionics communication module.
the following topics are covered:
1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.1.1 M4K708 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.1.2 M4K708 Module Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.2 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.2.1 Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.2.2 Adding Software Tools Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
1.3 M4K708 General Memory Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.1 Overview
The M4K708 is an interface module for the multimode, multiprotocol Excalibur
EXC-4000 family of carrier boards. The module is an ARINC 708/453 2-channel
test and simulation module for the Weather Radar Display Databus. The M4K708
supports two ARINC 708/453 channels, each selectable as transmit or receive.
Each channel implements an 64K×16 FIFO and supports polling and/or interrupt
driven operation.
The M4K708 comes complete with Windows software, a C-driver software library
including source code. In addition, Excalibur produces adapter cables that convert
the carrier board I/O Molex™ connector to two twinax Trompeter CJ70 connectors
(or equivalent). The cable may be purchased at an additional cost.
The M4K708-E option is an extended temperature (-40º to +85ºC), ruggedized
version of the module for industrial or harsh environmental conditions.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
M4K708 Module: User’s Manual page 1 - 2
1.1.1 M4K708 Module Features
See Chapter 4 Ordering Information, for exact part numbers.
1.1.2 M4K708 Module Block Diagram
Figure 1-1 M4K708 Module Block Diagram
General Features
Supports 2 ARINC-708/453 channels, each
programmable as transmit or receive
64K × 16 FIFO per channel holds up to 655 1600-
bit words
Optional bus termination
Interrupt and polling modes of operation
Loopback test capability
Receive Channel Transmit Channel
Receive features:
Word status tagging
Word time tagging (32-bit)
Receive count interval trigger
Transmission modes:
One-shot [one 1600-bit word at a time]
Continuous [as long as FIFO not empty]
Continuous FIFO retransmit
Receive counter [indicates number of words
received]
Programmable inter word gap time
[0–6.5 sec @ 100μsec resolution]
Polling conditions:
FIFO full
FIFO half full
FIFO empty
‘n’ Words received
Polling conditions:
FIFO full
FIFO half full
FIFO empty
‘n’ Words transmitted
Interrupt conditions:
FIFO full
‘n’ Words received
Interrupt conditions:
FIFO empty
‘n’ Words transmitted
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions: 67mm × 48mm
Weight: 20g
Host Interface
EXC-4000 series of carrier boards
Power:+5V @ 600mA both channels
transmitting @ 50% duty cycle
Operating Environment
Temperature: 0° to 70°C standard temperature
-40° to +85°C extended temperature
[optional]
Humidity: 5%–90% condensing
Software Support
C drivers with source code
M4K
Local
Bus
Local Bus
Interface
&
Channel’s
Logic
FPGA
Ch#0
Bus
Ch#1
Bus
Ch#1
Front
End
Ch#1
Tx/Rx
64Kx16 FIFO
Ch#0
Tx/Rx
64Kx16 FIFO
Addr/Data/Ctrl
Ch#0
Front
End
Config
DIP Sw
40MHz
Osc
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1.2 Installation
To operate the M4K708 module:
1. Install the EXC-4000 carrier board with the module in the computer.
2. Add Software Tools drivers to the hard disk.
1.2.1 Module Installation
Warning: Wear a suitably grounded, electrostatic discharge wrist strap
whenever handling the M4K708 module and use all antistatic
precautionary measures.
1. If the module is supplied separately from the carrier board, very carefully,
insert the module on to the desired module location on the carrier EXC-4000
board. The pin #1 marker (marked with a white rectangle) on the module
must be aligned with the white rectangles on the carrier board.
2. With the computer power source switched off,insert the EXC-4000 carrier
board with the M4K708 module into a slot in the computer.
3. Attach the 708 adapter cable to the carrier board I/O connector and to the
bus.
For more information about installing the module, see Chapter 3 Mechanical and
Electrical Specifications.
1.2.2 Adding Software Tools Drivers
The standard software included with the M4K708 module is for Windows
operating systems. Software compatible with other operating systems is available
and can be downloaded from our website: www.mil-1553.com.
For information about installing the accompanying software drivers, see the
Readme.pdf file for the M4K708 module on the Excalibur Installation CD that came
with your module.
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1.3 M4K708 General Memory Map
The M4K708 memory map is divided into four regions – three memory regions
and one reserved region:
Region 1 [1 Kbytes] is the Channel #0 memory space;
Region 2 [1 Kbytes] is the Channel #1 memory space;
Region 3 [1 Kbytes] is the Global memory space;
Region 4 – reserved
Figure 1-2 M4K708 General memory Map
For a description of the channel receive and transmit operation as well as Global
and Channel Control registers see Chapter 2. Chapter 3 includes details of the
Mechanical and Electrical Specifications of the M4K708 Module.
Region 1
1 Kbyte Channel #0 Memory Space 00000 – 003FF H
Region 2
1 Kbyte Channel #1 Memory Space 00400 – 007FF H
Region 3
1 Kbytes Global Memory Space 00800 – 00AFF H
Region 4
125 Kbytes Reserved 00B00 – 1FFFF H
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Chapter 2 Channel Operation
M4K708 Module: User’s Manual page 2 - 1
2 Channel Operation
Chapter 2 describes M4K708 module operation.
2.1 Channel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.1.1 Channel Receive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.1.2 Channel Transmit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
2.2 Global Control Registers and Memory Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
2.2.1 Global Hardware Revision Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
2.2.2 Global Software Reset Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
2.2.3 Global Configuration Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
2.2.4 Global Start Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
2.2.5 Global Interrupt Status Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
2.2.6 Global Time Tag Reset Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
2.2.7 Global Time Tag Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
2.3 Channel Control Registers and Memory Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
2.3.1 Channel Software Reset Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
2.3.2 Channel Control Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
2.3.3 Channel Start/Stop Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
2.3.4 Channel Status Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
2.3.5 Channel Interrupt Mask Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
2.3.6 Channel Interrupt Status Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
2.3.7 Channel Interrupt Clear Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
2.3.8 Channel Event Frequency Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
2.3.9 Channel FIFO Counter Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
2.3.10 Channel Output Trigger Mask Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
2.3.11 Receive FIFO Read Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
2.3.12 Receive FIFO Word Type Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
2.3.13 Receive FIFO Word Count Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
2.3.14 Transmit FIFO Data / First / Last Write Register . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
2.3.15 Transmit Interval Value Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
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