RG500 DSI (NEW)
RG500 Diagnostic SpaceWire Interface(DSI)
The 4Links RG500 Diagnostic SpaceWire Interface (DSI) is a next-generation Ethernet SpaceWire bridge that allows users to send and receive SpaceWire traffic across complex SpaceWire systems. It supports simultaneous data injection and recording across up to 12 SpaceWire links, with packet time-tagging via PTP (Precision Time Protocol).
The system is managed either via a dedicated rear-panel Ethernet connection or through the integrated front-panel touchscreen. Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ interfaces enable the transfer of SpaceWire data across a local area network.
Key features
- Allows SpaceWire links to be passively recorded without affecting traffic flow
- Capable of monitoring up to 12 SpaceWire ports simultaneously
- Throughput up to 400 Mbit/s on each link
- SpaceWire traffic streamed to & from PC/workstation via Ethernet and 4Links API
- Capable of triggering on a range of SpaceWire events
- SMA ports for external triggering
- Packet timestamping via internal timer or PTP
Key applications
- System integration testing
- SpaceWire node simulation
- SpaceWire router test and debug
Typical Application Diagram - DSI
Technical specification - RG500 Diagnostic SpaceWire Interface (DSI)
| RG500 Diagnostic SpaceWire Interface (DSI) | |
| Form Factor | 19 inch rack mount |
| Height | 1U |
| Management Ethernet Interface | 100 Mbit/s |
| Supported Management Protocols | SNMP, TFTP, UDP |
| Application Data Interface | 2x SFP+ Ports (Gigabit Ethernet) (2 reserved for upcoming features) |
| Application Data Protocols | 1x TCP (4Links Application Protocol) 1x PTP (Optional) |
| User Interface | Touch screen (480 x 118), USB 2.0 |
| Number of SpaceWire Ports | Up to 12 (2 ports required for each link) |
| Maximum SpaceWire Link Speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Power Supply | 12v 5A DC (Included) |
| Export Classification | EAR-99 TAA Compliant |
Software and Accessories Included
- 1x RJ45 SFP module (2x if PTP option selected)
- 1x SpaceWire loopback connector
- Power supply
- Mains power lead