ARGUS 1553 Bus Visualizer™

The ARGUS 1553 Bus Visualizer™ stands apart from the pack due to its compact size, outstanding user interface and ability to learn, recognize and recall different vehicles, buses, and configurations. While common monitors require an in-depth knowledge of the bus topology and the MUX ICD, the easy-to-use ARGUS allows your team to get their task done quickly and effectively.

Neptune has chosen Black Diamond Advanced Technologies' SwitchBack™ as the ruggedized platform to deliver the ARGUS experience. The SwitchBack™ offers great versatility in a mobile rugged platform and allows ARGUS to be custom modified both in software and hardware to meet your evolving requirements.

BUILT WITH TODAY'S AGILE SOLDIER IN MIND

The touch screen and user interface allow most functionality to be accessed with gloved fingers without the use of a stylus. The easy to navigate user interface requires no prior 1553 experience or training to operate. The device simply sets itself up once its connected to the bus and starts displaying selected information. This technology coupled with Black Diamonds SwitchBack™ platform provides a superior ruggedized solution designed for use on the flight line, maintenance facilities, or engineering laboratories.

LEARN and RECOGNIZE

Upon sensing a bus connection, ARGUS will automatically learn the bus topology and detect all present LRUs. It will then discern the vehicle type, configuration and bus ID, based upon previously learned systems. Once ARGUS has determined the system type, all of the learned topology and user-specified configuration data is automatically retrieved and loaded as the active configuration.

ARGUS 1553 Bus Visualizer

CUSTOMIZE

Individual LRU's can be named for use in both on-screen display and file logging, but customization goes beyond the remote-terminal level. User-specified names can be assigned to individual messages and even bit-fields within messages. ARGUS can recognize, interpret and display these Data Elements in several different ways. Using the advanced Data Alchemist™ user interface, users can assign labels for specific values. For instance, a Data Element representing Ammunition Type could display "API - Armor Piercing Shell" rather than hexadecimal 0x27. Numeric values are displayed in one of several user-selectable graphical formats.

Your bus specification and user-specified information is stored in a bus configuration file that can be shared among ARGUS units and other Neptune software. This saves you from having to individually program the same information multiple times. Neptune can enter the spec for you based on your 1553 ICD.

RECORD

While connected, ARGUS will record the most recent bus traffic allowing you to review sequences of events. The data can be replayed on the unit, or exported and sent for analysis by other personnel. The summarized reports can be forwarded to logistics to give them advance notice of potential problems with a vehicle.

MANUALS

Your Interface Control Documents, maintenance manuals, and other documentation can be stored on the unit. ARGUS can display the appropriate pages when reviewing subsystems or their messages.

HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

CPU
Intel® 1.0 GHz Celeron M
533 MHz FSB
Memory
   512 MB DDR II DRAM
   1 GB DDR II DRAM
   2 GB DDR II DRAM
Operating Systems
   Genuine Windows XP Pro (standard)
   Windows Vista (optional)
Storage
32GB rugged solid state drive (Up to 64GB)
Graphics
   Onboard Intel GMA-900 graphics chipset
   Up to 64MB shared memory
   AC97 compatible

INTERFACE

Display
   5.6" diagonal sunlight viewable LCD
   1024 x 600 WSVGA resolution with passive touch screen
Input
   Touchscreen display with passive stylus
   Backlit condensed QWERTY keyboard
   Built-in pointing device (pointer, left & right click)
Integrated Wireless Options
   Bluetooth 2.0
   WiFi b/g with internal 2.4 GHz antenna
   Civilian GPS
Ports
   USB 2.0
   Power connector
   Ultra-wide BackPack port
With ARGUS 1553 BackPack:
Single Channel MIL-STD-1553 interface
   for both A and B buses with Trompeter
   CJ70-47 cable jack
Power Supply
Lithium polymer battery (3900 mAh)
Battery is hot swappable (2 minutes swap time)
Recharge and run unit from 9 to 28VDC input
   (AC Adapter Included)

ENVIRONMENTAL

Physical
Dimensions: 7.5" (w) x 5.5" (h) x 2" (d)
[190mm x 140mm x 51mm]
Weight: 3 lbs [1.36kg]
Magnesium alloy housing w/ elastomeric grips/bumpers
Environment
Base unit IP-67 sealed
Base unit with Standard BackPack IP-65 sealed
Storage Temperature: -40° C to +75° C
Operating Temperature: -20° C to +55° C
Operational Drop: 48" to concrete
Regulatory Approvals
FCC Part 15 B
CE Mark
Industry Canada (IC)

Qualified to MIL-STD-810F for:

Temperature
Temperature Shock
Altitude
Vibration
Shock
Salt Fog
Drop
Explosive Atmosphere
Humidity

Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty
Extended Warranty Available