ARINC615A-4 615A-4 - Software Data Loader Using Ethernet Interface

This document provides general and specific design guidance for the development of software data loading equipment for all types of aircraft. The primary purpose of data load is to upload loadable software parts to airborne computers. A secondary function of data load is downloading data from airborne computers. Software data load functionality generally falls into the following categories:

• Portable Data Loader (PDL) for loading equipment on the ground or carried onto aircraft to perform onboard loading.
• Airborne Data Loader (ADL) for installation on aircraft to perform onboard loading.
• Data Load Function (DLF) is software that performs the data loading. 

This document defines data loaders designed to load avionics equipment over a high-speed interface using an Ethernet network protocol. This document defines media interfaces and protocol requirements specific to all data load functions, whether portable or airborne. This document also describes the desired capabilities of data loading equipment and the standards necessary to ensure interchangeability of equipment and mass storage media.