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A429BAST
Application Scope
TechSAT’s PC-based ARINC 429 Bus Analyzer and Simulation Tool called A429BAST is a Windows application program that provides a powerful solution for companies engaged in the development, testing and maintenance of ARINC 429 avionics systems.
A429BAST allows for free word format definition, concurrent usage of transmit, monitor/recording and view functions, and provides comprehensive data stimulation and analysis tools - all integrated in the intuitive graphical user interface of Microsoft Windows.
A429BAST is used in combination with the A429PCI-2G (PCI) + A429IPM (IP) interfaces, or – for portable solutions – with the A429USB device from TechSAT. It can be run on any of the following Windows platforms: Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME, NT, and 9x.
Features
BAST Main Features
- Simultaneous multiple channel acquisition and transmission capabilities with configurable speed, parity, and Tx mode (burst vs. optimized)
- Unrestrained definition of word formats beyond ARINC 429 DITS standard
- Definition of UUT LRU database (pre-defined database on demand)
- Sub-labeling permitting multiple use of same label number
- Enhanced session and setup file concept allowing loading and saving of entire session scenario, including all windows and loaded files
- Transmission definition with automatic schedule check and optimization
- Quick Look of overall bus activity
- Raw and interpreted data monitoring
- Real-time graphical monitoring through mapping of parameters to virtual instruments (single/multiple scroll graphs, meter, single/multiple LEDs, vertical/horizontal bar)
- Data recording with optionally preset maximum label number, file size, and recording interval/period
- Label acquisition filters and triggers on data
- Status Window providing overall system states information
- DataView offline tool: powerful stand-alone data browser and analyze utility providing data selections, multiple sort and search functions, ASCII export and import, and free configuration of the DataView displays down to parameter level
- Libraries available as DLL
- Comprehensive online help
BASTplus Extensions
- Transmit functions (Sine, Step, List) for dynamic data transmissions
- Data replay of previously recorded data
- Real-time re-transmission of manipulated (offset/factor/mask) receive data (logical error injection and label substitution)
Hardware and Software options
- A429PCI PCI carrier plus A429IPM IndustryPack module
- A429USB device
- Multiple interfaces supported
- Windows Vista | XP | 2000 | NT | ME | 9x



