PLEXSYS Releases Direct Link Interface 6.8

PLEXSYS recently unveiled Direct Link Interface (DLI) 6.8. This protocol translation tool is a software solution for customers with a requirement to interface operational data link terminals with synthetic, live, and blended participants.

DLI is an essential gateway, supporting the exchange of datalink messages between training systems and simulated data link participants inthe DIS environment. This data exchange can be multi-way, where DLI is theaccess point that brings together multiple nodes using a variety of availableinterfaces. DLI offers users the ability to route data interfaces with optionsto filter DIS and Link 16 data. It is also has a notification and loggingsystem for further troubleshooting.

“When working on the newest release of DLI, we were verydeliberate in ensuring we met the needs of our customers. DLI 6.8 does justthat,” said Davor Braut, PLEXSYS Utilities Product Manager. “DLI is the bridgethat allows live integration with a virtual and constructive environment.PLEXSYS customers use DLI to facilitate data exchange between DIS and externalplatforms. They are pleased with design usability and minimal training involvedin becoming proficient with the product.”

Some of the features it supports includes generating DISsimulation based on live Link 16 information and implementing several MilitaryStandards (MIL-STD) and Standard NATO Agreements (STANAG).