Flightcell DZMx Manual

Flightcell DZMx Installation and Configuration Manual

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Flightcell DZMx

Global satellite and cellular communications

Installation and Configuration Manual

Flightcell DZMx Installation and Configuration Manual

MAN_DZ4_001

Document version 8.0

28 August 2014

Firmware version 1.5.1

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Contents

1Introduction 5

1.1 The Flightcell DZMx –Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 5

2Specification 8

2.1 DZMx versions and part numbers .................................................................................................................................... 8

2.2 Electrical ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.3 Housing materials.................................................................................................................................................................... 9

2.4 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

2.5 Weight........................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

2.6 Data interfaces .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

2.7 Environmental qualifications .......................................................................................................................................... 10

3Installing the Flightcell DZMx 12

3.1 Unpacking and inspecting equipment ......................................................................................................................... 12

3.2 Mounting the DZMx ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

3.3 Wiring the DZMx installation........................................................................................................................................... 13

3.4 Connecting to the aircraft ICS/audio panel............................................................................................................... 19

3.5 Connecting to the aircraft power supply.................................................................................................................... 20

3.6 Antennas ................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

3.7 Installing one or two Flightcell DZMx Remote Heads........................................................................................... 21

3.8 Installing an optional cabin phone................................................................................................................................ 21

3.9 Using the DZMx’s General Purpose Inputs ................................................................................................................ 21

3.10 Using the DZMx General Purpose Outputs ................................................................................................................ 23

3.11 Installing SIM cards for embedded transceivers .................................................................................................... 23

4Operation 25

4.1 The DZMx display ................................................................................................................................................................. 25

4.2 The DZMx keypad ................................................................................................................................................................. 25

5Configuration 28

5.1 Labelling conventions ......................................................................................................................................................... 28

5.2 Accessing password-protected items .......................................................................................................................... 28

5.3 How to configure the DZMx.............................................................................................................................................. 28

5.4 Upgrading DZMx firmware............................................................................................................................................... 29

5.5 Setting up Iridium transceivers...................................................................................................................................... 30

5.6 Configuring audio settings................................................................................................................................................ 31

5.7 Configuring the General Purpose Outputs (GPOs) ................................................................................................. 32

5.8 Adjusting the DZMx and remote head illumination .............................................................................................. 32

5.9 Configuring lighting settings............................................................................................................................................ 32

5.10 Configuring the tracking system .................................................................................................................................... 33

5.11 Configuring the DZMx 3G data connection................................................................................................................ 37

5.12 GPS settings ............................................................................................................................................................................. 39

5.13 Activating DZMx Remote Heads..................................................................................................................................... 39

6Warranty and contact details 40

6.1 Limited warranty for your Flightcell DZM................................................................................................................. 40

6.2 Flightcell International contact details ....................................................................................................................... 40

7Version history 41

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Introduction Flightcell DZMx Installation and Configuration Manual

Flightcell DZMx Installation and Configuration Manual Introduction

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1Introduction

This manual provides information on installation and configuration of the Flightcell DZMx. This version is for

the firmware releases shown on the cover page of the manual.

Additional functionality is being developed and implemented for the DZMx. Functionality that is currently

under development and will be released in the near future is marked in this manual as “Pending”.

1.1 The Flightcell DZMx –Overview

The Flightcell DZMx is a powerful communications system that uses the Iridium satellite and/or cellular

networks to provide:

Global phone calling

The DZMx provides a global Iridium satellite phone service, enabling calls from any point in the world

to virtually any phone in the world

If a cellular phone module is installed in the DZMx, calls can also be made over the cellular network,

providing significant cost savings

The DZMx is connected to the aircraft audio communication system, providing all crew with access to

these phone services

Calls are dialed from the DZMx keypad, or using the phone directory and speed dial keys to retrieve

and call stored phone numbers

Outside parties can call the aircraft by dialing the aircraft’s own satellite or cellphone numbers.

Two-way messaging

SMS text messages can be sent to the DZMx over either the satellite or cellular network, from any

SMS-capable phone (a cellphone or another satellite phone)

SMS messages can also be sent to the DZMx via Iridium from an Iridium web application or any email

program

Messages from the DZMx’s message library can be sent either to another satellite phone or cellphone,

or to your tracking service.

Data transmission

Data can be sent and received via a 3G connection on the cellular network (installed cellular module

required).

Aircraft tracking

The DZMx can send regular or manual position reports to one of a number of tracking service

providers. Event information can be attached to position reports to mark specific events, including:

Startup (master on)

Engine start and stop

Door open and closed

On/off blocks

Takeoff and landing

Course change

Emergency (mayday)

Other special purpose events.

1.1.1 DZMx design

The Flightcell DZMx has a modular design with four expansion slots enabling different configurations of

transceivers and special purpose circuit cards to be installed to suit the user’s requirements.

Transceiver and special purpose card options are normally specified at time of order. However, these may

subsequently be changed or upgraded at Flightcell International’s service facility.

1.1.1.1 Transceivers

The DZMx can currently operate on the Iridium satellite network and/or 3G or GSM cellular networks.

Up to two embedded satellite or cellular transceivers can be fitted, and one external transceiver module.

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Any two of the following transceivers can be installed in the DZMx’s internal transceiver slots:

A Flightcell Iridium transceiver card

A Flightcell cellular transceiver card.

The following external transceiver options are available:

A Flightcell Iridium module

A Flightcell cellular module

An Iridium phone in a Flightcell Iridium phone cradle; cradles are available for the following Iridium

handsets:

9505 and 9505A

9555

9575 Extreme.

1.1.1.2 Other special purpose cards

The remaining two slots can be used to install special purpose cards, including:

An ARINC 429 data interface

A Flightcell AES256 voice and data encryption card

A data input card (providing seven additional discrete inputs)

A second ethernet card.

1.1.2 Upgrading the DZMx

The DZMx’s modular design also provides for transceiver or special purpose cards to be installed after

shipment to provide additional capability, and for transceivers to be upgraded as new cellular or satellite

technologies emerge.

1.1.3 Network options

Depending on the transceivers installed in the DZMx, one or more communications networks can be used for

voice and/or data communications.

Currently supported options are:

Satellite

Iridium

Cellular

GSM

3G (UMTS/WCDMA).

1.1.4 NVIS compliance

All DZMx variants are NVIS-B compliant. An optional upgrade to NVIS-A is available.

1.1.5 Optional equipment providing for passenger use of the DZMx

The DZM is normally installed in the cockpit where it is accessible to both pilots.

However, where access to the phone connection and other functions is required by other crew or passengers,

additional peripheral equipment may be installed.

1.1.5.1 Flightcell DZMx Remote Head

The Flightcell DZMx Remote Head is a remote control for the DZMx, providing for operation and monitoring of

the DZMx from more than one point in the aircraft. The remote head has full control of the DZMx’s functions,

with the same information shown on the DZMx and any connected remote head.

One or two remote heads may be installed if control of the DZMx is required at multiple workstations.

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1.1.5.2 Cabin phone - pending

A corded or cordless phone may be installed in the passenger cabin and connected to the DZMx. This enables

the user to make calls over the satellite or cellular phone connection.

Audio isolation is provided between cabin phone and the ICS connections, so that the party using either can

carry out a private conversation.

The cabin phone can also be used for calls between cockpit and cabin. Software support for the cabin phone

will be provided in a future version of the DZMx firmware.

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Specification Flightcell DZMx Installation and Configuration Manual

2Specification

2.1 DZMx versions and part numbers

The Flightcell DZMx can be built in different transceiver configurations to support cellular and/or Iridium

satellite transmissions.

The DZMx can be supplied with a DZUS (5½”) faceplate or a GA (6¼”) faceplate. It can also be supplied with

standard D-sub type main connectors or milspec D38999 main connectors.

Standard backlighting is NVIS-B compliant. Military variants can be built with NVIS-A compliant backlighting.

This specification includes the following variants:

Configuration

DZUS mount

GA mount

No internal transceiver

DZP_04-000

DZP_04-010

Iridium only

DZP_04-100

DZP_04-110

Iridium + 3G cellular

DZP_04-300

DZP_04-310

Iridium + Iridium

DZP_04-400

DZP_04-410

Iridium, military connectors, NVIS-A

DZP_04-120

2.2 Electrical

Parameter

Value

Input Voltage

12 –32VDC

Power Supply Current

~1A @ 28VDC

ICS to DZM Audio

Input Levels

20mVrms to 1.15Vrms, adjustable

775mVRMS nominal

Input impedance

600Ω

Microphone bias voltage

12V via 2.2kΩ

DZM to ICS Audio

Output levels

Up to 5Vrms, adjustable

775mVRMS nominal

Output impedance

150Ω

Backlighting Control

AC/DC, 0 - 32V

User calibrated High/Low set-points

Backlight colour

Green 520nm. Designed for NVIS B Compliance.

GPS

Antenna bias voltage

Antenna current

Up to 100mA

Sensitivity

-162dBm (with Flightcell Antenna)

Time to first fix

26s

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2.3 Housing materials

All extruded and machined metalwork is 6061 aluminium, passivated with a chromate conversion coating

(except for the front panel) to maintain electrical conductivity between mechanical components and prevent

corrosion.

The front panel is black anodized.

2.4 Dimensions

DZUS mount

GA mount

Faceplate Width:

146mm

158mm

Extrusion width:

126mm

Faceplate Height:

57mm

60mm

Extrusion Height:

54mm

Depth (from Front face to rear face):

110mm

2.5 Weight

Transceiver configuration

Weight

No internal transceiver

580g

Iridium

650g

Iridium + 3G cellular

720g

Iridium + Iridium

720g

The incremental weight from other optional cards is less than 100g.

2.6 Data interfaces

Interface

Description

Use

RS232

2-wire serial port.

Connection to legacy devices such as

external modules, PCs etc.

RS-485/422

4-wire serial port.

Connection to other devices with RS-

485 or RS-422 interfaces.

Connection to one or more Flightcell

DZMx Remote Heads

USB –Micro AB Connector

OTG (On-The-Go) USB port.

Connect to USB host/device e.g. used

to connect DZMx to PC.

USB –via D25 or D38999

DZMx is USB Host.

Connect to USB devices e.g. USB

memory stick

Used for general USB access to DZMx

or for firmware upgrades

10/100 ethernet

Ethernet port.

Interface to Ethernet-capable

devices (PCs, Wi-Fi router, tablet) or

to an ethernet hub.

Used with PC to configure DZMx.

Data calls and 3G internet.

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General purpose inputs (5)

These inputs have an active input range

of 0 –28VDC with over/under voltage

protection to +/-32VDC. These inputs

can be configured as either analog or

digital with adjustable thresholds.

Used to input signals from a range of

items, such as an emergency switch,

oil pressure switch, collective switch,

weight on wheels switch, load cell etc.

General purpose outputs (2)

Isolated output with maximum load

current of 500mA and a maximum OFF

state voltage of 60V.

Used for a range of functions such as

an incoming call annunciator.

2.7 Environmental qualifications

The DZMx complies with the following DO160F standards.

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