Good support when we called with particular questions with the initial setup. We liked the functions and the price.
BC-5 Bus Converter
Communication Between Busses
- ARINC 429, CAN, RS422, RS232, Bluetooth
Precise, Stable & Accurate
- FAA TSO’d to DO-160G & DO-178 Level C,Conforms to TSO C-43c, C44c, C45b, 47a, 49b
Accurate, Dependable & Easy To Use
- Electronics International consistently has been a leader in Digital Engine Instrumentation since 1979.
EI’s BC-5 Bus Converter Instrument provides an elegant solution to the challenge of trying to interface several new and legacy data protocols, various data transmitting components, and co-existing displays. The BC-5 can translate, calculate, process, and record data, and also provides some optional external control lines.
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Product Overview
BC-5 Overview
Translate
The BC-5 Bus Converter Instrument is capable of accepting and translating input from several different communication protocols, including CAN, ARINC, Bluetooth, RS-232 and RS-422. It doesn’t matter if the data is sent from an Air Data Computer, Engine Data Converter, FADEC or another device, the BC-5 can accept data from multiple sources.
Calculate
The BC-5 isn’t just a passive receiver of data. It can perform calculations on data received, and make decisions based on complex comparisons and situations.
Process
After the BC-5 receives data and performs all necessary comparisons and calculations, the data is output in any specified format. The processed data can be sent to many different platforms. Some customers use the BC-5 to accept data from several inputs to display data on our MVP-50, others have used the BC-5 to drive existing OEM systems, and yet other customers have used the BC-5 to be a translator for both types of systems.
Record
EI’s MVP and CGR systems include onboard data record, but some clients want to use the BC-5 as an oboard data recorder. Certain configurations of the BC-5 allow for thousands of hours of data to be recorded.
Control
The BC-5 has the capability of driving control lines High or Low, based on defined criteria. If a parameter slips past a redline, if a timer reaches its limit, if a differential is exceeded between compared functions, or any other set of conditions is met based on processed data, the BC-5 can be configured to turn on or off external control lines.
Example Applications
The BC-5 can interface with many different system, including EI products, custom and OEM systems. If you need data monitored, manipulated, displayed or recorded, chances are good the BC-5 is the answer to your needs.
Contact Us
Bring Us Your Project
For more information on how the BC-5 can help you, contact us by phone at (541) 318-6060 or by email at Support@iFlyEi.com.
Prices
Specifications
Specifications
Dimensions
3.8″ L x 2.6″ W x 1.57″ H
Weight
0.66 Lb
Power Requirements
7.0 to 40 Volts
Typical: 0.1 amps @ 12 Volts
Certifications
FAA TSO’d to DO-160G & DO-178
Level C, Conforms to TSO C-43c, C44c, C45b, 47a, 49b
Communication Ports
- ARINC 429
- CAN
- RS 232
- RS 422
- Bluetooth
- Discrete I/O
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Documents
Documents & Manuals
Testimonials
Customer Testimonials
Awesome Tech Support. Like the functions it supports and the fit and look in the panel.
- Customer
Brian M. from California
- Aircraft
Mooney M20F Executive 21
- EI Instrument
Nice experience working with [sales]… to configure my gauges.” Reason I chose EI? “Past experience with EI.
- Customer
Clark M. from New Hampshire
- Aircraft
Beechcraft Bonanza C35
- EI Instrument
Works Great!
- Customer
Charlie M. From Texas
- Aircraft
American Champion 8KCAB Decathlon
- EI Instrument
Great product, frees up space
- Customer
Theodore S. from Florida
- Aircraft
Cessna 182Q Skylane
- EI Instrument
Compact, precise, awesome!
- Customer
Harvey C. from Maine
- Aircraft
Cessna A185F Skywagon and AgCarryall
- EI Instrument
Great to have all 6 egt’s, installation was straightforward. [I chose E.I. because of] price and availability.
- Customer
Errol O. from Ontario, Canada
- Aircraft
Cessna 182 Skylane
- EI Instrument
Awesome Product! Great product and fantastic support!
- Customer
David B. from Texas
- Aircraft
Cessna 182Q Skylane
- EI Instrument
Love it!
- Customer
Corey B. From Texas
- Aircraft
Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah
- EI Instrument
Love the look and having every piece of info in front of me… Better price and look [versus competition].
Always very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Over time, I have purchased six different EI instruments for the two planes I own. The instruments are easy to install, very accurate, and dependable. EI has very stable and easy-to-operate instruments.
Easy installation, lightweight solution. It looks good and is easy to use. [I chose E.I. because] I needed to replace my old Hobbs meter. This provided more functionality, allowing me to remove my old digital timer, and EI programmed it to my current airframe time.