Metromatics NLINE-EA429 server

Metromatics has released the Alta Data Technologies ethernet ARINC-429 server. Built directly in-line to a small, rugged cable assembly, the NLINE-EA429 connects ARINC devices to notebooks, desktops and servers via 10/100/1000 ethernet.

In addition to 4 or 8 channels of ARINC RX/TX message controls, NLINE-EA429 can generate or capture (o-scope) raw bus signals for protocol and electrical troubleshooting and cybersecurity modelling. It is accompanied with the AltaAPI SDK and AltaView Windows analyser to provide quick integration for ARINC applications. For most existing applications, the NLINE-EA429 can be used with little or no code changes.

The server can auto convert (bridge) ARINC-429 RX label groups to ethernet without any programming. NLINE designs are FPGA hardware-based UDP thin servers that provide real-time ethernet/ARINC bridging/conversion, reducing threats of viruses or internal hacking.

The server provides the controls of traditional ARINC and 1553 interfaces and can simultaneously auto bridge time-stamped ARINC-UDP packets without any programming. There is a fast auto-boot feature and RX/TX controls can be managed through standard socket communications as implemented in almost every OS, even DO-178 compliant systems.