Any construction or repair projects that must comply with US Military Standard 1553 will need the right cables, connectors, couplers and assembly packaging designed specifically for these tasks.
Interconnect Systems’ partner Phoenix Logistics has an extensive list of 1553-compliant products that were developed to meet the needs of most aerospace applications, with a focus on design flexibility and high performance ratings. The products also feature high packaging density and significant weight savings.
The box couplers Interconnect distributes are ideal for aerospace functions, but can also be used for other military and commercial applications that require 1553 compliance. Virtually any environment that demands ruggedness and durability will need couplers that can stand up to the elements.
Phoenix’s units are made with tin over nickel plating to protect against corrosion typical at high altitudes. Similarly, the company’s 1553 data bus cables are developed with a shielded twisted design used specifically for military and aerospace avionics systems. These cables come in both single- and double-shielded models.
Also available is the basic Mil Spec M17/176-0002 cable.
Even products as small as connectors and terminators must meet specifications and standards established by the US Military. Interconnect offers a twinaxial connector series that meets all necessary requirements, and is available in both threaded couplings and 2-, 3- and 4-lug Bayonet couplings.
These connectors and terminators are ideal for aerospace considering they are lightweight and were built with continuous shield coverage to protect them. Tests even confirm these products feature 1,000 hour salt spray resistance.
Interconnect also offers complete harness assemblies, which comply with every significant data bus requirement established by the US military. Whether these are designed specifically for one application or custom-made based on drawing submitted by customers, they’ll be essential for a wide range of functions.
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Box Couplers
Phoenix Logistics, Inc. offers box couplers designed for use in military, aerospace, and commercial applications. Box couplers are designed for ruggedized environments and can be supplied with various connectors arrayed in various configurations.
The units feature tin over nickel plating for high corrosive atmosphere protection. Trompeter and Raychem equivalent connectors are available, and specialized units can be provided with Mil-C-38999 connectors.
Phoenix Logistics, Inc. also designs and manufactures special box applications for demanding environments. They have designed special box applications for Space and for providing lightning protection for the data bus system when external aircraft probes are required.
Technical description
- Miniature triax connectors equivalent to Raychem D-621 series or Trompeter 450 series
- Trompeter or Raychem Bayonet or Threaded MIL-STD-1553 Connectors available
- Mil-C-38999 series I, II, III connectors available for specialized units
- Customer specified connectors when needed
- Fully potted for ruggedization and reliability (a variety of potting compounds are available for weight reduction)
- All solder connections accomplished to the highest standards
- Customer-defined stub and bus connector locations
- Low profile box couplers available
- Lightning protection available
Cable
Phoenix Logistics offers a complete series of shielded twisted pair MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus cables for use in Military and Aerospace avionics bus and data transmission applications.
They manufacture 1553 cables that are direct equivalents to Raychem 10612, 10613, and 10614 data bus cable and that meet the requirements of USAF -8421526, 8421527, and 8421528. An EMP version of this cable is also available.
They offer both single and double-shielded 1553 cable and additionally, a lightweight 26 awg data bus cable which has the equivalent strength of 24 awg databus cable.
We also supply and stock the standard Mil Spec M17/176-0002 cable
Technical Description
- All of these cables are offered in various configurations of:
- Single Shield
- Dual Shield
- With or without fillers
- Barrier tapes
- Custom jacket materials
- Custom colored jackets
- Custom tape or laser wire marking
Cable Splices
Phoenix Logistics provides MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus extra flexible splice kits equivalent to Raychem D-0150-0708-5 series splice kits and meeting the requirements of Air Force specification 8340708-01.
The MIL-STD-1553 splice kit accommodates several gauges of cable and is considered an extra flexible splice after termination.
Data bus splice kits feature sealing dams to insure moisture resistance. The units are also fluid/fuel resistant and can be easily applied in the field.
Special markers can be provided, and splices can also be provided as kits for MIL-STD-1553 Field Maintenance and Repair.
Technical Description
- Comprises
- Conductor crimp splice to MIL-S-81824
- Sealing Tube
- Shield splice
- Outer sealing sleeve
- Operating temperature -55 to +125°C
- Insulation resistance of 5000 MOhms
- Voltage rating 150 VRMS
Connectors and Terminators
A twinaxial connector series designed to meet the requirements of MIl-C-49142, both catergory A (Wrench Crimp) and G (Tool Crimp)
Available in the following couplings:
- Threaded
- 2-lug Bayonet
- 3-lug Bayonet
- 4-lug Bayonet
Technical Description
- Compliance with Mil-STD-1553B hardware requirements.
- Light weight.
- Removable pin or socket contacts.
- Termination with a variety of MIL-STD-1553B data bus cables, including EMP-hardened versions.
- Continuous 360° shield coverage.
- Rugged constructions.
- Termination time of 1 to 2 minutes.
- nspectable solder terminations.
- Low-skill assembly.
- Reworkable and repairable terminations.
- Strain relief built into the design.
- Low-voltage drop and high reliability due to precisely controlled solder terminations.
- Threaded coupling with safety wire holes and bayonet coupling styles.
- Low total installed cost.
- 1000 hour salt spray resistance.
Contacts
There is a range of contacts available to suit standard Mil-Spec connectors. These contacts are standard MIL-C-39029, as well as contacts using solder technology.
Phoenix Logistics developed STS Contacts which are the equivalent to Raychem D602-126 and D602-127 contacts. PLI has also designed replacements for discontinued Raychem SolderTacts®.
Technical Description
- MIL-C-39029 QPL contacts available to suit M17/176-00002 cable:
- M39029/90-529 (#8 pin contact for MIL-DTL-38999 Series III)
- M39029/91-530 (#8 socket contact for MIL-DTL-38999 Series III)
- M39029/95-545 (#8 pin contact for MIL-C83527)
- M39029/96-546 (#8 socket contact for MIL-C83527)
- M39029/104-556 (#8 pin contact to suit MIL-DTL-28840)
- M39029/105-557 (#8 socket contact to suit MIL-DTL-28840)
- Solder technology contacts available which offer:
- Continuous 360° shield coverage.
- Rugged constructions.
- Termination time of 1 to 2 minutes.
- Inspectable solder terminations.
- Low-skill assembly.
- Reworkable and repairable terminations.
- Strain relief built into the design.
- Low-voltage drop and high reliability due to precisely controlled solder terminations.
Harness Assemblies
Phoenix Logistics manufactures and provides custom MIL-STD-1553 multi-coupler harnesses for virtually every major US Military Aerospace Data Bus requirement. These MIL-STD-1553 harnesses combine multiple variations of one, two, three, four, five, and six stub 1553 couplers.
These cable assemblies can be designed to suit the application or build to print from customer drawings.
Technical Description
- These databus harnesses can employ a variety of 1553 connectors and 1553 contacts such as:
- MIL-DTL-D38999 series I,II,III,
- TRB/TRT Twinax/Triax Miniature Plugs and Jacks,
- TRS,TTM Twinax/Triax Miniature Plugs and Jacks,
- Discrete Twinax/Triax bayonet and threaded versions,
- Twinax/Triax Contacts Per MIL-STD-39029 sizes 5,8,9,12, EPX , Arinc 400,600, and Solder Tacks.
- Manufactured from a range of cable options
- M17/176-00002
- Single shield
- Double shield
- 22 AWG
- 24 AWG
- 26 AWG
- A range of couplers, stubs and terminators options available
- Custom design
- Build to print
Spliced-in-Line Couplers
Phoenix Logistics offers a fully qualified range of standard and micro-miniature MIL-STD-1553 In-line Data Bus Couplers.
Standard single and dual stub 1553 inline couplers are available for immediate delivery. In addition, Phoenix Logistics has designed and can provide numerous special MIL-STD-1553 in-line couplers including 3, 4, 5, and 6 stub databus couplers with available internal terminations (if required). Both standard and micro-miniature MIL-STD-1553 couplers allow system designers to optimize coupler locations while eliminating connections (thereby increasing reliability) and maximizing weight savings.
Technical Description
- Lightweight
- Low profile
- Customer-defined bus and stub orientations
- Variety of cabling (single or double shielded; 22 AWG, 24 AWG, or 26 AWG)
- Reduced interconnects
- Small size facilitates wire bundling
- All solder connections accomplished to highest standards
- Altitude immersion resistant
- Gun-fire and launch vibration tolerant
- Completely potted for maximum durability and reliability (a variety of potting compounds are available to minimize weight)
- Ease of installation
- MTBF > 1,000,000 hours
- Temperature tolerant
- Optional and custom configurations available
- Available connectorized or with flying leads
- Fully integrated data bus harnesses available to your requirements
Test Equipment
The databus network/harness tester isolates all common wiring faults such as short circuits, shorts to shield, open circuits and cross-overs, on platforms with a 1553 databus harness system
It is simple to operate, with no need to disconnect the main bus, and comes with an integral battery charger.
Lightweight and ruggediseded, it is ideal for one-man operation.
Technical Description
- Simple to use
- Lightweight and portable
- Battery powered with integral battery charger
- Simple daily calibration
- No disconnection of main bus required
- Fault detection and isolation
- Battery low indication
- Removable transmitter for remote testing
- Insertion loss between any two stubs given in dBs
- One man operation