BC-5 Bus Converter

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.

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
BC-5 Bus Converter Instrument Front Facing

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Documents

Documents & Manuals

Testimonials

Customer Testimonials

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Andrew & Carri Ann M. from Alaska
Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub

I like being able to get a hold of a technical expert immediately when calling into the main EI phone number… The build quality of the sensors, display unit and EDC seem very good… I appreciate the business practices of EI and have had an EI R-1 Tachometer which has worked flawlessly for the past 20 years.

Eric B. From Texas
Grumman American AA-5B Tiger

I have worked with and installed a few of your competitors’ and your systems. EI instruments’ ease of use and installation make these systems my go-to choice and number one recommendation to customers.

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Piper PA-32R-300

We’ve worked with EI for years and love the product and support always received. Quality & dependability.

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Air Tractor AT-802

Great product. [I chose EI because] you have no competition.

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Thrush Aircraft

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Richard K. from New York
Piper PA-28-181 Archer III

[I chose EI because they offer a] certified replacement vs. back-up only and they look great.

Nic C. from South Carolina
Piper PA-28 Cherokee

Works Great!

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American Champion 8KCAB Decathlon

Easy install, good product. [I chose EI because of my] experience with [the] product.

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Beechcraft Bonanza Model 35

Love it!

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Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah

I have never had an issue with any EI products… it looks fantastic on the panel.

Thomas A. from Oklahoma
Beechcraft Bonanza E35

Good to go! Excellent instructions and easy install. Outstanding instrument!

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Cessna 170B
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