A615A-DPC
ARINC 615A Data Loading Protocol Checker
Key Features
- Handles ARINC 615A-2 operation, using the core of TechSAT‘s
- ARINC 615A «NetLoader» data loader
- Uses ARINC 665-2/3 compliant header file format for communication with target
- Handles all ARINC 615A operations such as FIND, Information Operation, Upload Operation, Media Defined Download Operation, Operator Defined Download Operation
- Supports protocol testing for on-board and off-board data loading
- Pre-defined test cases for structured and easy usage
- Pre-recorded Ethereal traces of all tests for analysis support
- Test report generation
Technical Data
Software Requirements
- A615A NetLoader (PN 202053)
- PortGate/AFDX® for A615A over AFDX® (PN 202041)
- AFDX NetLoader (PN 202121)
Hardware Requirements
- AFDX-PMC card for A615A over AFDX®
- A664-USB-NIC (PN 403748) for A615A over AFDX®
Operating System
- Windows 10
Part Number
- 202123
The A615A-DPC Data Loading Protocol Checker (DPC) allows testing and validating the communication to a target implementing the data loading standard ARINC 615A.
ARINC 615A allows a data loader to
- Find LRUs on the network that respond to ARINC 615A FIND broadcasts (FIND Operation)
- Query LRUs about their software configuration (Information Operation)
- Upload files to the LRU from a data loader (Upload Operation)
- Download files from the LRU to a data loader (Download Operation)
The DPC Checker allows testing and validating the correct implementation of the ARINC 615A protocol in an LRU. The goal in the specification and design of the DPC was to provide a simple and easy-to-use test tool for validating an LRU‘s compliance with the ARINC 615A protocol before testing against
- Onboard Data Loading Function (ODLF)
- Off-Airplane Load Tool (OALT)
- Shop loading tools
The DPC employs standard Ethernet for ARINC 615A communication with a target, but can also be used in combination with TechSAT’s PortGate software (bi-directional gateway Ethernet – AFDX®) and an AFDX®/ARINC 664 hardware device to communicate according to the ARINC 615A protocol over AFDX®.
The DPC’s purpose is to test the proper exchange of protocol files according to ARINC 615A from and to a target computer.