MIL-STD-1553 EGSE

The iSAFT 1553 EGSE is a powerful extension of the iSAFT 1553 Front-End product with a rich set of features required for its use as a 1553 Data Front-End embedded in integrated EGSEs for satellite AIT/AIV operations.

The iSAFT 1553 EGSE is a plug-n-play EGSE component ready to operate with CCS and other SCOE, removing the need to develop custom HW or SW interfaces. The iSAFT 1553 EGSE can also be extended with additional interfaces, such as SpaceWire, WizardLink, SpaceFibre, CAN/CANOpen, etc. It is a proven solution in several space missions over the last 10 years and can be used in several EGSEs such as:

■ Payload/Instrument EGSEs

■ Satellite Interface Simulators (SIS)

■ Platform EGSEs (CDMS EGSE, MMU EGSE)

■ Simulator Front-Ends

It supports all the features of the iSAFT 1553 Front-End product, with the additional selectable features as presented below.

  • EDEN / C&C CCSDS protocol support for communication with a Central Checkout System (CCS)
  • Provision of SCOS2K compatible MIB (in text format) for direct  integration to CCS
  • Full command and control using SCOE TCs and TMs
  • Support of routing and forwarding of S/C TCs from CCS to user defined MIL-STD-1553 ports and selected Remote Terminals (RTs) based on APIDs, using ECSS-13C Data Distribution service
  • Support reception and distribution of Acquisition Data Blocks from selected Remote Terminals (RTs), using ECSS-13C Data Acquisition service, to CCS as S/C TM
  • Built-in OBC Simulation and Units Simulation functionality
  • Expandable with additional interfaces (MIL-STD-1553, CAN/CANOpen, SpaceFibre, WizardLink)
  • Fully certified for connection to space flight equipment (FMEA)
  • Proven solution in multiple EGSE test benches across Europe,  Japan, South Korea

The iSAFT 1553 EGSE is fully modular and can be configured according to mission needs (number of 1553   interfaces, number of PPS/triggers, etc.). The system is also fully expandable in terms of features, no of interfaces, etc. by adding the required hardware and software modules.

The iSAFT 1553 EGSE builds on the heritage of the iSAFT product line (with more than 200 installations worldwide), it is developed according to ECSS standards for AIT/AIV operations and is fully compliant to general EGSE requirements from various European Space Missions.

For more information, please download the product datasheet: Datasheet