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PURPOSE-BUILT HARDWARE FOR PURPOSE-BUILT MACHINES

Unlock the full potential of your operational technology with Shift5's cutting-edge, purpose-built hardware. From advanced data capture and real-time anomaly detection to seamless integration across platforms, our Bus Interface Card and Manifold series deliver unparalleled performance, reliability, and security for your aviation and defense needs. Empower your mission with Shift5.

Enable enhanced operational efficiency, safety, and security for critical assets.

Shift5’s hardware family delivers advanced edge computing and passive serial bus interfaces designed to capture, process, and analyze vast amounts of data generated onboard transportation and defense platforms. Seamlessly integrating with both modern and legacy systems, our hardware supports multiple protocols such as ARINC-429, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, RS-485, and more. By providing real-time data access and contextual insights at the edge, Shift5 hardware empowers operators and maintainers to make faster, smarter decisions in mission-critical environments.

With instant data capture and edge processing capabilities, Shift5’s hardware minimizes decision latency and reduces reliance on ground-based systems. Designed for scalability, our solutions can store thousands of hours of high-volume data while detecting and flagging anomalies to enhance cybersecurity and operational reliability. Built to withstand extreme conditions, Shift5 hardware ensures fleets are secure, reliable, and optimized for performance, ready to meet the rigorous demands of today’s transportation and defense sectors.

Supports full-take data capture from a wide array of onboard serial bus networks, including ARINC 429, ARINC 717, ARINC 664, Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, and more, ensuring all relevant operational data is collected, regardless of the vehicle type or industry sector.

By providing real-time data access and contextual insights, enables operators to detect anomalies and respond to maintenance and cybersecurity alerts quickly, which is critical for ensuring the safety, security, and performance of modern transportation and defense systems.

Edge computing capabilities allow for immediate data processing and analysis on the vehicle itself, reducing latency and enabling faster decision-making, which is particularly valuable for time-sensitive applications where delays in data analysis can lead to significant operational risks.

Highly configurable, with options to support different data channels and storage capacities. Whether it’s a small fleet of commercial aircraft or a large-scale defense operation, Manifold can be tailored to meet specific operational needs, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.

Manifold 4

Empower Your Mission with Critical Insights

Every decision counts in the demanding world of defense and transportation operations. Your systems must be resilient, reliable, and ready to perform under extreme conditions. The Shift5 Manifold 4R is your answer—a mission computer that delivers powerful, protocol-agnostic data acquisition and real-time anomaly detection at the edge across your entire operational environment.

Versatile, Reliable, and Ready for Anything

The Shift5 Manifold 4R is designed to tackle the challenges of modern military and defense platforms. This small SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) mission computer is fully customizable and built on an open architecture, ensuring it integrates seamlessly into any operational setup. Whether you’re monitoring ARINC-429, CAN 2.0, MIL-STD-1553, or other critical protocols, the Manifold 4R is your go-to solution for the most complete data capture and analysis available today.

Manifold 10

Maximize Your Data Collection Capabilities 

In the fast-paced world of aviation and defense, capturing and analyzing data across multiple channels is essential for operational success. The Shift5 Manifold 10 is an advanced, configurable, and passive serial bus data-collecting line replaceable unit (LRU) engineered to fit seamlessly within your existing systems. With its robust design and wide-ranging capabilities, the Manifold 10 is your key to unlocking comprehensive data insights that drive smarter, faster decisions.

Versatile Data Collection in a Compact Form

The Shift5 Manifold 10 is designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern aviation and defense operations. Housed in a standard ARINC 600 2 MCU form factor, it integrates effortlessly with your existing infrastructure, requiring no additional tools for LRU replacements. This compact yet powerful unit can collect data across a diverse array of channels, making it the ideal solution for capturing the full spectrum of your operational data.

Bus Interface Card

 

Navigate Complexity with Confidence

Managing a web of proprietary serial bus protocols—like CAN, MIL-STD-1553B, and ARINC-429—can be overwhelming in modern and legacy transportation and defense platforms. These protocols are critical for communication and operation, but simultaneously monitoring them is challenging. The increasing complexity of these systems demands a robust solution that can streamline operations, enhance data observability, and ensure reliable performance across all channels.

Meet the Shift5 Bus Interface Card

The Shift5 Bus Interface Card (BIC) is a breakthrough solution that simplifies and enhances the monitoring of complex operational technology systems. When interfacing with multiple serial bus protocols, the BIC ensures systems run smoothly and securely. With real-time data capture, diagnostics, and advanced cybersecurity, the Shift5 BIC empowers you to make informed decisions quickly, transforming how you secure and maintain your critical assets.

Informed Decision-Making

Our hardware's extensive data capture capabilities enable detailed and holistic analysis, providing operators with the necessary information to make well-informed decisions. This is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and reliability across multiple sectors, including defense, aviation, rail, and maritime.

Enhanced Safety and Security

Real-time data monitoring, processing, and anomaly detection enable operators to respond immediately to potential issues. This proactive approach helps prevent operational disruptions and ensures that any anomalies are addressed quickly, thereby enhancing the overall safety and efficiency of operations.

Operational Reliability

Shift5 hardware is built with a focus on reliability and durability, undergoing rigorous testing to ensure it meets high performance standards. This design ensures it can handle the demands of various operational environments, from the extreme conditions of defense applications to the rigorous requirements of commercial transportation.

Optimal Performance

Our hardware's scalability and configurability ensure it can be tailored to different operational requirements, providing optimal performance and efficiency. Whether for a small fleet or large-scale operations, Manifold can be configured to deliver the best results in various environments.

Next Steps

Ensure your assets are protected against operational anomalies and evolving cyber threats. Schedule a demo to discover how the Shift5 Platform provides unparalleled security and reliability for both military and commercial operations.