Currently have multiple EI Instruments in our aircraft. Quality and reliability are key.
- Customer
Jason Y. from Arizona
- Aircraft
Cessna 182A
- EI Instrument
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
Videos
Product Videos
Documents
Documents & Manuals
Testimonials
Customer Testimonials
Awesome product. Fast easy installation.
- Customer
Rodney E. from Georgia
- Aircraft
Cessna 172M Skyhawk
- EI Instrument
After a full IFR install on my Cessna 175, my two favorite instruments without question is the CGR-30 Combo set. Simple and customizable, the data is invaluable!
The OPT-1 is more readable than the factory Cessna oil pressure/temp gauges.
- Customer
Daniel N. From California
- Aircraft
Cessna 175 Skylark
- EI Instrument
Your company shares a good reputation!
EI representatives… have been very helpful, truthful, and knowledgeable… We had no idea, that a few weeks later [after our purchase], we would need to have a Top Overhaul. What great timing! Having your engine monitor installed in our plane will hopefully help us keep it out of the shop for further engine repairs.
- Customer
Phillip B. From Oklahoma
- Aircraft
Cessna 210N Centurion / Turbo Centurion
- EI Instrument
I have seen your products in other aircraft and have seen their reliability.
- Customer
Juan P. from British Columbia, Canada
- Aircraft
Cessna 172M Skyhawk
- EI Instrument
Looks great. Works great.
- Customer
Stephen W. N. from Texas
- Aircraft
Cessna 177 Cardinal
- EI Instrument
Working with EI representatives from the OSHKOSH show and sales representative has been a pleasant and positive experience. They have been very helpful, truthful and knowledgeable about EI’s products. I have yet to see the MVP-50P in action in our plane. Waiting for the Top Overhaul to be completed. We are glad we secured your product at the airshow. We had no idea, that a few weeks later, we would need to have a Top Overhaul. What great timing! Having your engine monitor installed in our plane will hopefully help us keep it out of the shop for further engine repairs.
- Customer
Phillip B. from Oklahoma
- Aircraft
Cessna 210N Centurion / Turbo Centurion
- EI Instrument
I really enjoy your products [because they are] simple and easy to use and affordable.
- Customer
Zach J. from Alaska
- Aircraft
Piper PA-16 Clipper
- EI Instrument
This is a high quality instrument and works perfectly. Well designed, well constructed and well documented. I couldn’t be more pleased!
Nice Instrument, all the electrical information I need in one place. [I chose EI for its] performance and price.
- Customer
David C. from the United Kingdom
- Aircraft
Scottish Aviation Bulldog
- EI Instrument