Sky Connect Series Installation Manual
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1. Sky Connect ICARUS instruments incorporated Sky Connect Series Installation Manual Revision 1Q Dated 9 14 04 Part 1616 900 Rev 1Q ICARUS INSTRUMENTS INC 6930 CARROLL AVE SUITE 501 TAKOMA PARK MD 20912 301 891 0600 www skyconnect aero Rev 1F 1G 1H 1J IK IL IM IN 1P 1Q Table of Revisions Changes Date Initial Release 4 29 03 Add Table of Revisions 5 10 03 Add STC cover page Change Classic Cradle Mounting threads Replace Sensor Antenna with Aero Antenna Page 5 add sentence about Classic handset wiring Page 5 add sentence about Tracker contact wiring Page 10 add LNA requirement for dual antenna with GPS Page 5 Removed Classic Dual Handset option Add section on SIM PIN removal 6 01 03 Revised Tracker Setup Revised Schematics 7 01 03 Revised component lists 7 16 03 Revised Antenna placement Added 2 0a Prior to Installation Added 2 3 Inmarsat usage Added 3 0a Transceiver Indications Revised Tracker Setup Revised Tracker Documentation 10 1 03 Added Cradle dimensions drawing Revised System Components page Added Troubleshooting section Moved Diagrams to section 5 Revised Handset section to require 10 22 03 field programming Corrected Cradle mounting hardware Revised 1 2 System and System Components Added note regarding buss selection 4 14 04 Added base station reset button location to 2 6 Updated DO 160D2. Tracker SOP Tracker is also capable of storing a limited number of phone numbers for quick dialing at the push of a button This is considered basic telephony and adds voice capability to the existing Tracker functions This is not a full featured phonelike Executive FlightDeck or Classic This system is designed for specific mission critical applications Tracker SOP consists of a transceiver antenna additional GPS antenna with internal GPS use a Sat Talk 2 audio interface a dialpad with a six position rotary switch and four input switch annunciators Contact Icarus Instruments for more information on configuration options Messenger The Icarus Sky Connect Messenger system consists of the Sky Connect Transceiver and L band antenna as well as an additional module in the Transceiver and an external display keypad The Sky Connect Messenger allows the transfer of two way ACARS like communication with the monitoring ground station Messages can be displayed on compatible PDA s MFD s or EFB s Messenger is not yet in full release 1 2 Systems and System Components Sky Connect AIRBORNE Systems Part Number EXECUTIVE 1616 100 System 1616 200 System FLIGHTDECK 1616 300 System CLASSIC 1616 400 System TRACKER 1616 050 01 System 1616 050 02 System 1616 050 03 System 1616 050 04 System 1616 050 05 System 1616 050 06 System 1616 051 xx Product Single Line In cabin Phone with Cordless Han
3. Sensor Systems 26dB GPS Antenna For separate charging of NiCd NiMh batteries AC powered phone cradle for separate charging of phones Siemens Black with gray face cordless phone Cradle power supply and Black handset Cradle power supply and Black handset Requires credit and billing information for SBD service Requires credit and billing information for SBD service 100 Exec 300 FlightDeck 400 Classic 150 350 450 above with Tracker 1616 203 01 X 1616 203 02 X 1616 200 01 1616 200 02 1616 200 01 X 1616 200 02 X 1616 295 xx 1616 296 xx 1616 297 01 1616 500 03 1616 700 01 1616 900 99 1616 900 95 1616 900 Rev 1616 901 Rev 1616 900 01 1616 900 02 1616 900 03 1616 900 04 1616 900 05 1616 900 06 1616 900 11 1616 900 13 1616 900 14 Surface mount cradle unpainted with handset Flush mount cradle unpainted with handset Surface mount cradle black Flush mount cradle white Surface mount cradle unpainted Flush mount cradle unpainted Cradle without power supply Cradle Back plate only Cradle Power Supply SAT Talk II Audio Controller for 9522 Inmarsat Filter SkyConnect Series CD Rom Apollo Compression software Aviation Installation Manual Quick Start User Manual Installation Kit for Tracker GPS Installation Kit for Tracker Installation Kit for Tracker SOP GPS Installation Kit for Tracker SOP Installation Kit for Tracker AFF GPS
4. rate change from slow to normal is determined on an algorithm based on speed and distance from power on position Dialer Tracker systems utilizing basic telephony require three dialer positions each representing one bit of data encoded to select a speed dialing position Do not select dialer if your unit does not support basic telephony The Tracker SOP Dialer should not be confused with Executive Classic or FlightDeck as they are full featured telephony systems Aircraft Type Aircraft type determines the parameters selected for the activating of the enroute condition Select as appropriate even if a squat switch not required is utilized Time before Retry 10 to 999 sec In the event of poor signal coverage and a failed transmission attempt this setting will select the retry rate for queued messages Interrupt PC Session Voice Session 0 to 999 min Active In a single channel system one transceiver one Iridium antenna the system is capable of only one communication at a time be it voice data or short burst data In installations where tracking is a primary concern this override time allows the disconnect of the session that is preventing a SBD data communication of position If selected on interrupt time is based on the integer entered here if selected off a voice or data call may go on indefinitely during which time no position reports will be sent Queued messages are sent by the Tracker when the line is fr
5. OK is required press the softkey under OK Press MENU Go to H Set Settings using the round rocker switch pressOK Go to Reg Handset OK Select Base 1 OK All handsets must be registered to Base 1 Each handset will be issued its own intercom position 1 4 Enter a PIN of 0000 OK Hold down the small white button on the base station until the phone responds with flashing and noises Repeat for the 2nd phone One will display INT1 and the other INT2 Repeat as necessary for phones 3 and 4 3 1b Resetting Base Station Resetting the base station deregisters all handsets previously registered to that base station Prior to power up hold down the white reset button on the base station 20 Apply power and continue to hold down the reset button for 10 seconds Confirm handsets are deregistered by looking at handset display where searching should be displayed You will have to use the above procedure to re register all handsets that need to access that base station 3 1c SIM PIN removal All systems If your SIM card has the PIN protection feature enabled you must enter the PIN code when prompted This PIN is normally disabled from the factory but may be requested on and will always be on when a SIM card other than from the factory is initially inserted On the Executive FlightDeck systems the prompt for the PIN is a melodic three tone sequence Enter 1 PINCODE On a Classic handset you will be prom
6. secure the Sky Connect Transceiver cover plate The unit is now capable of registering on the Iridium network provided the SIM card has been activated and the PIN properly removed 2 3 Antenna Placement The Aero Antenna AT2775 L Band antenna should be placed as far as practical from other transmitting antennae A minimum of 30 inches is recommended to other L Band transmitting antennae The Iridium antenna is itself a transmitting antenna and as such an eighteen inch minimum spacing to GPS antennae is recommended The Iridium antenna requires full view of the sky above Shadowing and interference can occur when mounted near vertical stabilizers and other structures inherent to aircraft When used in conjunction with an internal GPS for Tracker a dual element Iridium antenna is available through ICARUS but an installer supplied inline 26dB LNA is required For optimum GPS performance a separate active Sensor S67 1575 39 GPS antenna is recommended Dual channel SkyConnect transceiver s may also use the dual element Iridium antenna though greater performance is achieved with two separate L band antennae Note Inmarsat systems commonly referred to as SatCom will greatly interfere with the performance of the Iridium antenna This interference may appear to be intermittent with aircraft position as the Inmarsat transmitting antenna array is electrically steerable depending on azimuth to satellite Inmarsat will disrupt Iridium communications
7. Operate aircraft in flight or as far from ramp as possible Verify that Inmarsat system if on aircraft is deactivated or properly filtered Check all antenna connections and cable Verify cable length and type is appropriate to achieve not more than 3dB loss at 1 6 GHz Check antenna placement on aircraft to be free of obstructions or shadowing Contact factory L band Transceiver may require upgrade Another handset is off hook A data call is in progress 30 Executive handset keeps repeating 3 melodic tones when I go off hook Executive handset played 3 repeating melodic tones and my call attempts failed even though I now hear a dialtone instead of the 3 melodic tones I can make calls out but not in to the aircraft when calling from a land line I dial numbers hear a pause and then a repetitive sound consisting of two quick dialtones and a pause I dial numbers hear call progress tones or a pause followed by a return to dialtone Classic Handset says Enter PIN Classic Handset says BLOCKED Tracker System light pulses and goes solid but winks off every five seconds It continues to pulse then go solid followed by the wink off without any pause constantly Verify that the Transceiver is powered and that the off hook light is off Check wiring between Transceiver and Base Station for Intermittent opens or shorts of Tip Ring lines A PIN code is still on the SIM card cont
8. Tracker SOP utilize the second annunciator as the dialer status lamp This single light status lamp indicates as follows Light off No call in progress Light on Call connected Light flashing Incoming ring cadence if call not initiated at SOP Dialer Outgoing ring cadence if call is initiated by SOP Dialer is ringing but not connected Grounding the appropriate dialer buttons will select a corresponding speed dial position The annunciator will flash one to six times to allow the user to verify the position of the number the intended to dial after which the outgoing ring cadence will begin A call is terminated either after the outgoing cadence has begun or after the call is in progress by grounding any of the dialer bits An external SOP dialer unit is available for dialing annunciating phone conditions For information on switch graycode contact Icarus Instruments 3 2c Configuration Module The configuration module if installed is installed inside the connector shell Removal and replacement of the Sky Connect Transceiver with a different unit will keep the Users stored settings the same though a configuration mismatch notification will be logged of a change of device Each unit also polls its own IMEI number at each startup and any change from the original device is logged via the iridium network Theft for re use of the Sky Connect Tracker is impractical as not only do we know who you are but exactly where you are Regardles
9. connected and running Messages will resume roughly one minute after the program is discontinued From the main page you can verify the GPS position speed and altitude The units IMEI and GPS input type are displayed when known The Iridium Signal strength 0 5 and Modem status are displayed and updated in real time From the Switch configuration page you can select the type and rate of each switch input but you can also test to verify the input The Setup program samples the incoming switches every ten seconds to see if they are active The switch status will display as on if a ground is applied to the corresponding pin and off if the line is floating Each closure will also generate a specific event at the PC running Flight Explorer software The program must have an assignment for the event triggers to accomplish their task The assignment for contact closure 2 for example can be assigned on the Flight Explorer PC terminal to annunciate Mission Aborted The important element here is that the contact closure number is accurate to the specific switch being tested Purposes for these switches are defined by the end user For more clarity on this programming refer to the Flight Explorer Tracker edition operation manual Should you desire to use our Tech support for these tests you will need to have available the Transceiver Serial Number IMEI aircraft flight ID and installed options configuration With power applied Tr
10. mount horizontally or vertically The base station must be located within the aircraft cabin and outside of complete aluminum enclosures The base station should be bolted to a suitable shelf panel floor board or cabinet using approved 6 hardware When choosing a location for the base station 16 allow access to the small white reset button located on one of the large faces This white button is used for programming and restting the base station to the handsets The 9 pin circular connector is all that is required to electrically connect the base station once it has been structurally secured in place 2 7 FlightDeck Structural Mounting The Sky Connect FlightDeck should be mounted in accordance with standard practices found in FAA Advisory Circular 43 13 2A The FlightDeck dialpad is the NAT PTA12 This is a Dzus mounted unit and will mount in any standard Dzus rail Adapters are available to convert Dzus for use in a standard 6 25 tray For specific mounting information refer to the NAT PTA12 Installation Manual For specific audio interfaces refer to appropriate installation manual or contact Icarus Instruments Tech Support for assistance 2 8 Classic Structural Mounting The Sky Connect Classic should be mounted in accordance with standard practices found in FAA Advisory Circular 43 13 2A To mount the Classic Handset Cradle install 4 4mm screws into the rear of the cradle Mount the cradle to any suitable armrest interior pane
11. on off POTS Plain Old Telephone Service 100mW into 600 or 150 Ohms Mounting Phone audio available RX audio Sidetone DTMF Sidetone Ringing tone enabled externally POTS Plain Old Telephone Service and de Level Dzus rail 4 fasteners 1 5 Executive component Specifications Weight Base station Weight Each Cradle Base Sta Dimensions Length Width Height Cradle Dimensions Length Width Depth Base Station Power Voltage Power Requirements Current Operating Frequency Cradle Power Cradle Power Inputs Outputs Connectors Mounting Current Voltage 1 02 Ibs 15 Ibs phones 02 Ibs each considered carry on items 6 88 Inches 2 00 Inches 4 56 Inches 8 25 Inches 3 43 Inches 1 25 Inches depth below flush mount 18 30Vdc lt 0 1 Amp 28Vdc 2 4 GHz 11 32Vde lt 0 1 Amp 28Vdc POTS Plain Old Telephone Service POTS Plain Old Telephone Service 9 pin Male Circular Amp PCB Screw terminals 4 6 tapped holes in cradle underside 4 6 holes through base station 1 6 Classic component Specifications Weight Unit Hardware Cradle Phone Physical Dimensions Length Width Height Interface Physical Dimensions Length Width Height Inputs Outputs Connectors Cradle Mounting Interface Mounting 80 Ibs 8 5 Inches 2 0 Inches 1 5 Inches 2 00 Inches with phone in cradle 1 75 Inches 3 50 Inches 1 375 In
12. one bar of signal strength was available for roughly ten seconds though a registered phone does not necessarily mean you currently have adequate signal strength for a call A registered unit means that a valid SIM card is installed an account is active with a service provider and the Antenna subsystem is sufficient to provide one bar of coverage Until registered you will be unable to make or receive calls SC1 Factory Use 3 1 Phone configuration and testing Section 3 1 includes configuration and testing for full telephony systems only Refer to Section 3 2 for configuration of Tracker and Tracker SOP with basic telephony 3 1a Executive Handset Registration In order to use your Siemens 4200 handsets you must first register all handsets to the base station in the aircraft If you are registering a new set of phones to the base station and want to de register an old set of phones please go first to the Reset instructions below Executive systems are shipped with handsets that are not necessarily assigned to the base station so this task should be accomplished in the field prior to the testing and use of the Executive system A handset that remains Searching for an excessive time is either not registered or this is an indication that the base station is not powered Be sure that the base station and the Sky Connect Transceiver are powered up Power the phone by holding the RED button down until the unit turns on Note Whenever
13. panels only support duplex or pushto talk communications For obvious reasons this is somewhat limiting for phone conversations The reason Full Duplex audio panels are recommended for proper operation is to retain the full transmission capabilities of your on board communications transceivers In a full duplex system Comm3 is devoted to the Satellite phone while Comm1 and 2 ae the VHF Transceivers When a call is initiated Comm3 is selected and communications happen as they would on a phone without the need to push to talk Meanwhile the pilot is still able to monitor his on board radios and if necessary key the mic to allow conversations on the VHF Transceiver In a half duplex audio panel keying on any transceiver line will cause the muting of all other sources of incoming audio Safety of flight can be compromised in this fashion by muting an incoming call from ATC while holding down the key to communicate on the phone It is strongly recommended that a Full Duplex audio panel such as the PS Engineering PMA7000B or NAT AMS50 be used when interfacing the SatTalk II as a Transceiver SOP Dialpad The Tracker SOP Dialpad is an entirely passive switch annunciation panel designed with many of the most commonly used features from various special operation projects The dialpad is dzus rail mounted and contains four switching annunciators and a rotary encoding switch The Dialpad works with the Tracker SOP transceiver to allow 27 qu
14. profile iridium antenna and gps antenna Receiver Transmitter System comes with mounting tray and low profile iridium antenna and gps antenna Dzus rail mounted dialpad Annunciator Panel customizable to individual Silkscreen Momentary Latching Indicating and selecting options Requirements Requires selection of service provider and selection of cradle type Requires selection of service provider and selection of cradle type Requires selection of service provider Requires selection of service provider Requires credit and billing information for SBD service Requires credit and billing information for SBD service Requires selection of service provider and credit and billing information for SBD service Requires selection of service provider and credit and billing information for SBD service Requires billing information for SBD service Requires billing information for SBD service 01 dialpad standard with SOP kits Custom versions available but not stocked UPGRADES TO EXECUTIVE FLIGHTDECK AND CLASSIC SYSTEMS xxxx x50 01 xxxx x50 02 Add Tracker Module GPS to Exec FlightDeck or Classic Transceiver ie 1616 150 01 Add Tracker Module to Exec FlightDeck or Classic Transceiver ie 1616 150 02 Factory Module Upgrade Full Telephony as indicated in Exec Fdeck Classic Systems with the addition of Tracker with Internal GPS and GPS antenna Factory Module Upgrade Full Telep
15. the above systems but works autonomously of them The Tracker can utilize a feed from most panel mounted GPS systems or its own internal GPS when equipped with separate active GPS antenna This feed of aviation data provides Tracker with aircraft flight parameters such as latitude longitude speed direction altitude and flight plan information if available The Tracker utilizes Short Burst Messaging over the Iridium network to send this flight information packet to ground terminals for the monitoring of fleet aircraft Regular reporting intervals of twelve seconds to greater than 30 minutes can be set for the triggering of a flight information packet Three separate rates can be selected based on flight status In addition to interval reporting changes in flight parameters proximity to waypoint or events can trigger reports Events can be triggered by contact closures such as a squat switch or an emergency button DC level inputs may require external diode protection While no external switching or annunciation is required for the Tracker system to operate it can contain up to eight external event switches and four status annunciators It is recommended that at least one annunciator be installed in a suitable location which would provide verification of a completed message transaction This annunciator would alert the user to the system status and a reception or lack thereof of the flight information packet at the Iridium Gateway
16. whenever active Inmarsat should be disabled when Iridium is in use alternatively filters are available for Inmarsat systems which essentially act as an Iridium bandpass filter Consult Icarus for more information The antenna should be mounted in accordance with the manufecturer s instructions and reference FAA AC43 13 2A The antenna should be properly bonded to the aircraft ground plane to aid in eliminating unwanted interference Surface preparation should include the use of Alodine 1001 or similar The antennae listed above as well as the Sensor S67 1575 109 Iridium antenna are all TSO d and approved for mounting on pressurized vessels Antenna installations on pressurized vessels require FAA approved design and engineering data whenever a pressure vessel requires penetration due to connector mounting holes Approved designs can be obtained from aircraft manufacturers STC data specific to the antenna or DER s Seal antenna using sealant manufacturer instructions and in accordance with FAA AC43 13 2A 2 4 Antenna Cable When routing antenna cable avoid high current wiring other transmitting antenna cables and sharp bends Antenna cable should be selected to obtain 3dB max loss at 1 6GHz The installer is responsible for providing antenna cables Use the following chart as an aid to determine the appropriate cable type for your required installed length Follow industry practices when assembling the TNC connectors RG 142 coax cab
17. Installation Kit for Tracker AFF Installation Kit for Executive Installation Kit for FlightDeck Installation Kit for Classic Cradle power supply and Black handset Cradle power supply and Black handset Cradle Cradle Cradle unpainted and power supply Cradle unpainted and power supply Replacement power supply Audio Controller only without connectors or kits Lorch Filter designed for Aircraft utilizing Iridium and Inmarsat systems Audio Controller for Tracker SOP Transceiver Manuals and upgrade programs Iridium compression software for Data Calls Tray Connector Kits Iridium Antenna Manuals GPS Antenna Software Tray Connector Kits Iridium Antenna Manuals Software Tray Connector Kits Iridium Antenna Manuals GPS Antenna Software Tray Connector Kits Iridium Antenna Requires Transceiver Manuals Software Purchase Tray Connector Kits Iridium Antenna Requires Transceiver Manuals GPS Antenna Purchase Tray Connector Kits Iridium Antenna Manuals Tray Connector Kits Iridium Antenna Manuals Tray Connector Kits Iridium Antenna Manuals Tray Connector Kits Iridium Antenna Manuals 10 1 3 Transceiver Specifications Regulatory Compliance Temperature Range Altitude Range Vibration Temp Variation Power Input DC Spike Conducted Emissions Radiated Emissions Weight Unit Rack Hardware Add Tracker Add GPS Add Messenger Physical Dimensions Len
18. SOP dialpad should be powered through either a bright dim switch or through a rheostat The dial pad is entirely passive and can be dimmed through a full range of 6 28Vdc 18 3 0 Post Installation Note No testing can occur until a valid SIM card is installed in a transceiver and the account has been activated with an Iridium service provider The customer is responsible for this activation as the customer receives the bills for the phone use This process can take a day and should be done in advance After the wiring polarity quality and routing has been assured and the structural integrity of the Antenna Transceiver and dialing audio interface has been verified you are able to begin the configuration and testing process 3 0a Transceiver Indications The SkyConnect Executive Classic and FlightDeck transceivers are equipped with diagnostic lights on the side of the transceiver The performance of these lights is very important as an aid to diagnosing performance probkms This section describes the purpose of each light On power up all lights will come on briefly followed by a blinking of the software revision Software major designator is indicated by the green Signal Strength bars while minor increment is indvated by the yellow bars Two green flashes followed by three yellow flashes indicates version 2 3 Signal Strength When registered with the network these lights will indicate your current signal strength by display
19. Tracker Setup Configuration Settings Configuration Module Tracker SOP Components Tracker Testing Troubleshooting Guide Wiring Diagrams Executive FlightDeck Classic Tracker Tracker SOP Hi Z systems Tracker SOP Lo Z systems 14 14 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 26 27 28 30 33 33 34 35 36 37 38 5 4d 5 5 Appendix A Appendix B Tracker SOP Audio Panel sys Multiple Systems Transceiver Dimensions Transceiver Tray Dimensions SIM Card Access SIM Card Removal Executive Charging Cradle Cradle Power Supply Tracker System Architecture Tracker Setup Program Main Tracker Switch Setup Tracker Speed Dial Setup Tracker Flight Explorer Display Antenna Canadian STC US STC CAA Approval 39 40 41 41 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 52 53 53 54 55 1 0 General 1 1 System Overview Sky Connect The Icarus Sky Connect series satellite communications device consists of a Transceiver an L band antenna and a dialing audio data interface device The remote mounted transceiver is the heart of the system and contains the Iridium satellite LBT L Band Transceiver The LBT can be thought of as the phone in the satellite phone system and the modem in the data system as it is the connection used to gain access to the Iridium network The LBT allows the two way transfer of voice and data The LBT is the same in every iteration of the Sky Connect Sys
20. acker will continue to generate position report updates at its programmed interval Once registered on the network Tracker interval reports are billed per hour of use including during the testing process Note Programmed interval directly affects customer billing Consult with end user regarding all available configuration options before accomplishing 29 4 0 Troubleshooting Unit has no external indication of power Power light comes on but register light remains blinking Unit registers but signal strength as indicated on the side of the transceiver is weak or Intermittent Call attempts may be successful at times but generally resut in a failed call return to dialtone Executive handset reads line in use Check power and ground connections for proper polarity and to ensure no shorts or opens Verify 11 33 Vdc at the 62 pin connector Check connector seating Tracker only units have no external power indication on transceiver Contact Tech Support Verify unit is outside clear of obstructions hangars Check all antenna connections and cable Verify customers service plan is fully activated with Service provider Verify SIM Card PIN is deactivated Verify that Inmarsat system if on aircraft is deactivated or properly filtered Verify cable length and type is appropriate to achieve not more than 3dB loss at 1 6 GHz Check antenna placement on aircraft to be free of obstructions or shadowing
21. act tech support before any attempt to dial is made A PIN code is still on the SIM card and you have locked the phone by entering invalid codes Contact tech support The dialing sequence is different Verify that you are dialing an international access code followed by the Iridium number or that you are following the proper Two Stage Dialing procedures Contact your Service Provider Hit a to start the call sequence on Executive Flight Deck systems Your call did not complete for some reason no socket established try again Check signal strength by dialing 4 1 beep no signal strength 6 beeps full signal strength A PIN code is still on the SIM card Contact tech support before any attempt to dial is made A PIN code is still on the SIM card and you have locked the phone by entering invalid codes Contact tech support No communication is being made with the Iridium Network Verify Signal Strength using Tracker Setup Program 31 trying to transmit Tracker System light pulses goes solid but continues to wink off It does not attempt to resend the message immediately but waits until its scheduled interval to transmit again Light continues to wink off Unit was connected with reverse polarity and no longer operates or operates for a short time followed by power loss Tracker System light flashes software rev Shortly thereafter the light goes solid and Remains solid There are no transmi
22. by simply keying in the number then hit the green key to send the call as you would on a cel phone Optionally dialing strings can be stored in phone memory locations The phone may be completely shut off by holding down the red key This will save the rechargeable batteries from discharging Holding this same red key dwn will also turn the phone on Note The rechargeable batteries in the phone become a part of the circuit when the handset is placed in the cradle DO NOT USE ALKALINE OR 21 OTHERWISE NON RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Placing non rechargeable batteries in a charger is dangerous Do not store handsets without batteries in the charger Note Turning power on to the aircraft or buss powering the base station will cause the handsets to turn on Turning off the power to the base station WILL NOT turn off power to the handsets Handsets must be powered down individually It is recommended that the handsets be powered down and stowed in on board storage other than the cradles as a function of the pilots power down checklist Press and hold the red End key until the handset powers down This will avoid inadvertent powering and discharging of the handsets and alleviate the concern of handset misplacement or theft 3 1e How to Dial Calls Classic Dial 00 the country code area code and number followed by the OK key The OK key is required to alert the phone that the end of the dial string has been reac
23. ches DSC DC level DC level RJ45 D sub 9 4 4mm tapped holes 4 6 mounting holes 1 7 Tracker SOP Component Specifications Weight SAT II unit hardware 9 Ibs SAT II controller Physical Dimensions Length 6 5 Inches Width 3 375 Inches Height 1 1 Inches Mounting Flange plate included uses 4 6 screws in a 6 25 x 2 5 pattern Connectors DB 37 male Standard Headset and Mic Jacks Power 10 33 vde 80 ma max Weight SOP Dialpad 8 Ibs SOP Dialpad Physical Dimensions Height 1 12 inches Width 5 75 Inches Total Depth 2 8 Inches Depth Behind Panel 2 1 Inches Connectors DB 15 male Power 8 32 vdc 80 ma max 2 0 Installation 2 0a Prior to Installation No testing can occur until a valid SIM card is installed in a transceiver the PIN code turned off and the account has been activated with an Iridium service provider Systems are generally shipped with a SIM card installed with the PIN code disabled and the service inactive The customer is responsible for this activation as the customer receives the bills for the phone use This process can take a day and should be done in advance of the installation testing In the event that the customer provides a SIM card it must be de pinned or the system will get blocked Contact the manufacturer if you intend to change SIM cards 2 1 Installation approval This Installation must be done by an approved Icarus Instruments installation facility Instal
24. controller is mounted using four 6 screws ina 6 25 by 2 5 pattern Alternatively a bracket can be fashioned to strap the controlkr in place The SOP Dialpad is a Dzus mounted unit and will mount in any standard Dzus rail Adapters are available to convert Dzus for use in a standard 6 25 tray The dimensions are 5 75 x 1 125 with an Overall depth of 2 8 and depth behind panel of 21 2 9 Electrical connections Wiring must be done in accordance with FAA AC43 13 1B or most current revision A crimp tool meeting Mil Spec M22520 1 01 and a positioner are required to ensure consistent reliable crimp contact connections for the 62 pin D Subminiature connector A 2 amp pullable Circuit Breaker i e Klixon is required for external protection of the Sky Connect Transceiver The Executive Base station requires a 1 amp pullable Circuit Breaker i e Klixon for external protection All wiring is 18 22AWG and should use Mil Spec 22759 16 or 27500 18 wire or wire deemed appropriate to the aircraft type by the governing aviation regulatory agency Wiring diagrams are provided beginning in section 4 0 Note Sky Connect telephony systems are generally considered non essential and should be treated as such when selecting the appropriate bus for power The system should be placed behind a switched accessory or avionics bus and not on a master bus Cradle Wiring Executive charging cradles each require power to be supplied and may utili
25. d Installation Please consult the factory in the event you need to remove a SIM card Opening the SkyConnect Transceiver without approval will void the warranty Should you need to install or remove a SIM card remove the Sky Connect transceiver from its aircraft mount 14 or packaging and relocate to clean environment Following standard ESD procedures to ensure protection of electronic components remove the seven small screws fromthe outside edges of the case Refer to Appendix A for detailed visual guidance Carefully remove the plate from the case taking care not to damage the ribbon cable connecting the L Band Transceiver The TNC antenna connector is physically attached to the LBT and so should be backed out of the external case very carefully Once removed flip the case lid upside down so the face of the LBT is visible Inside the opening on the LBT you will see the SIM card reader Arrows on the card lock indicate the direction to slide the lock to release it allowing the hinged SIM card holder to flip up Insert the SIM card so that the gold contacts on the card will be face down and in contact with the gold contacts in the reader The tapered edge of the SIM card should end up at the top Close the SIM card holder and slide it opposite of the open arrows to lock it in place The tapered edge of your card should match the tapered card etching on the plastic of the slide lock Guide the LBT and cover plate back into place and re
26. dsets Double Line In cabin Phone with Cordless Handsets Single Line Cockpit Phone Single Line Aircraft Phone with Corded Handset Tracker only System GPS Tracker only System Tracker System w Basic Telephony GPS Tracker System w Basic Telephony Tracker AFF with GPS Tracker AFF Custom Dialpad Description Receiver Transmitter System comes with mounting tray base station low profile antenna two handsets and cradles with builtin chargers Two Receiver Transmitters System comes with mounting trays two base stations dual element antenna or dual antennas four handsets and four cradles with builtin chargers Receiver transmitter System comes with mounting tray low profile antenna and Dzus rail mounted dial pad Receiver transmitter System comes with mounting tray low profile antenna single corded handset with hang up cup and handset interface ringer Receiver Transmitter System comes with mounting tray low profile iridium antenna internal GPS and low profile GPS antenna No telephony Receiver Transmitter System comes with mounting tray and low profile iridium antenna No telephony Receiver Transmitter System comes with mounting tray low profile iridium antenna internal GPS and low profile GPS antenna Basic telephony Receiver Transmitter System comes with mounting tray and low profile iridium antenna Basic telephony Receiver Transmitter System comes with mounting tray and low
27. ee Switch Inputs Grounded input All inputs generate an immediate special message of type X to be determined by the user at the display end of the chain not the aircraft Coordination is necessary at an early stage between the nstallation facility and the end user Pressing button 1 will generate a 1 message at the Flight Explorer GIS and indicate an active button 1 on an aircraft notification email This 1 is assigned a specific meaning at the display end of the transmission system ie The Flight Explorer screen All buttons can be configured for any type of switch need For example button press eight can serve the fucnction of a lit latched emergency 25 switch while also producing a more intensive reporting rate while buttons 2 4 are set to dialer Active Lamp Outputs Ground on output Four separate annunciators are available to aid in diagnosing the health and status of the installed Tracker system The Annunciator 1 status lamp output indicates as follows Immediate on with power up followed by software revision flashed in Dash dot presentation Off System not available one minute after startup Solid Status OK GPS valid last message attempt successful Fast pulse Transmitting Solid with blink off every 5 sec Incomplete transmission or invalid GPS data Incomplete transmission will be followed by a fast pulse retry transmission at the selected interval Tracker units with basic telephony
28. ent with a message report of type X to be defined at the GIS display level Interval Reporting Switched Rapid 2 to 999 min This rate will be selected during enroute conditions when a selected toggle is engaged enter the Rapid reporting rate Changes to Rapid rate can be coincident with a message report of type X to be defined at the GIS display level Any switch is configurable to be a Rapid rate reporting switch when active Active Grounded condition Switch Types All Event inputs are selectable as either Momentary Latched toggle Squat or dialer inputs Momentary Switch requires a momentary press of greater than 5 seconds to be active Momentary events happen once on button press Toggle Switch requires external latching Latched events annunciate once as the condition is entered and once as the condition is exited Each Toggle switch is capable of causing a change in reporting rate from normal to rapid Squat Only one switch may be selected as a squat input The first switch selected to squat will be the only one read A squat switch is defined as a latched 24 switch which is grounded while aircraft is on the ground If selected this switch will cause a slow reporting rate until the ground condition is lifted The Squat switch is not required to enter the enroute condition but is recommended for helicopters or other special purpose aircraft that may loiter in a small area while enroute Without a squat switch
29. ground is applied to any one of three discrete inputs depending on the particular switch position selected 3 3 Tracker Testing In order to fully test Tracker you will need access to a PC running Flight Explorer Tracker Edition or an approved GIS display system In the event that this is not available to you contact Icarus Technical Support where we can remotely aid in your testing The Installer can verify the proper wiring of every onboard component with a combination of the Tracker Setup program and the all in one annunciator light The Installer can be assured that their portion of the job is acceptable if the onboard unit consistently indicates that it is sending and completing messages This is indicated by a fast pulse as messages are sent at programmed intervals followed by a solid green indication It is the customers responsibility to choose the manner in which they display their tracked aircraft not the installers Note Only one Iridium source can occupy the network at one time If a SkyConnect voice option is installed and in use the Tracker will store and send position reports when the line is free Configurations will exist to give Tracker priority thus discontinuing an in progress call Alternatively separate transceivers antennae can be used for multiple systems Using ground power turn on the Aircraft master avionics master or what ever is required to fully power all elements of the installed Sky Connec
30. gth Width Height Power Requirements Voltage Power Requirements Current Transmit Power Average Transmission rate Operating Frequency Inputs Outputs Connectors Mounting DO 160D Initial Part 25 Canadian and American STC on Cessna 525 CJ2 Section 4 Cat D2 20C to 55C Section 4 Cat D2 50 000 feet Section 8 Cat R Section 5 Cat C Section 16 Cat B Section 17 Cat B Section 21 Cat B Section 21 Cat B 4 05 Ibs 05 Ibs 10 Ibs 05 Ibs 10 000 Inches 2 500 Inches 4 500 Inches 11 32Vdc lt 1 Amp 28Vdc 1 5 watts 2 4Kbps voice and data 10Kbps with compression 1 616 1 6265 GHz POTS Plain Old Telephone Service RS232 DSC dec level TNC female Iridium BNC female GPS 62 pin High Density D sub connector Quick release tray 4 6 holes 1 4 FlightDeck component Specifications using NAT PTA12 dialpad Regulatory Compliance Temperature Range Altitude Range Weight Unit Rack Hardware Physical Dimensions Depth Width Height Power Requirements Voltage Power Requirements Current Lighting Power Req Current Inputs Outputs DO 160D Env Cat Al D1 BAB SBM UF XXXXXXZBABB UTX JMXXXX 20 celsius to 55 celsius 50 000 feet 63 lbs 4 17 Inches behind panel including connector 5 75 Inches 1 12 Inches 18 30Vdc 25 Amps 27 5Vdc 1 milliAmp 27 5Vdc 1 milliAmp 5VDC 150 Ohm amplified Dynamic Mic 250 mVrms Mic Bias 13Vdc selectable
31. hed No call will be initiated without the OK key You will hear call progress tones followed by the ringing sound For calls within the US for example dial as follows 001 301 891 0600 OK where 00 is international access and the 1 is the country code for the US Optionally dialing strings can be stored in phone memory locations The Classic handset should not be unplugged while the system is on If necessary to unplug the handset or if the handset was unplugged inadvertently the system must be powered down and the handset reconnected before power is applied No damage will be done to the handset though the system may not operate correctly until restart 3 1f Phone Testing Using ground power turn on the Aircraft master avionics master or what ever is required to fully power all elements of the installed Sky Connect system The Iridium antenna must have an unimpeded view of the sky Operating next to a hangar can cause occasional brief signal interruption Allow at least one minute for the system to register on the Iridium network Using the international country code area code and number place a phone call i e 001 301 891 0600 If using an executive handset you can test speaker mode at this point as well If using FlightDeck you can test full duplex communications from each position that will have access to the phone If using a SatPhone audio interface such as SatTalk II or III in conjunction with the PTA12 dia
32. hony as indicated in Exec Fdeck Classic Systems with the addition of Tracker Sky Connect AIRBORNE Components Part Number 1616 xxx 01 1616 050 80 1616 050 97 1616 050 98 1616 050 99 1616 052 01 1616 10401 1616 105 01 1616 101 01 1616 301 01 1616 401 01 1616 402 01 1616 403 01 1616 405 01 AT2775 110GAW TNCF 67 1575 109 67 1575 165 67 1575 39 1616 102 02 1616 102 03 1616 103 01 1616 203 01 1616 203 02 Product Transceiver SBD Message Traffic Shop upgrade harness Field upgrade harness Tracker Setup CD Rom PC Interface adaptor 3 Year Warranty Transciever Mounting Tray Base Station NAT Dzus Mounted Dialpad Handset Interface Hang up Cup Handset Handset Kit Low profile Aero antenna Low profile Sensor Systems antenna Dual Element Antenna GPS Antenna AC Battery Charger AC Phone Charger Black Handset Surface mount cradle black with handset Flush mount cradle white with handset Description Transceiver type indicated by xxx of part number Monthly fee and message hits Tracker flash cable AC powered Dual 62pin field upgrade cable Tracker Setup Program and Manuals For use with systems containing Tracker and external PC in high RFI EMI environments Executive Handset interface Dialing Controller for FlightDeck Interface Handset Hangup cup Aero Antenna Iridium Antenna Sensor Systems Iridium Antenna Sensor Systems Dual Element Iridium Antenna
33. icating in a full duplex fashion directly through their headsets Icarus manufactures a number of SatCom Headset audio interfaces to allow more flexibility depending on the specific aircrafts needs An active headset dialer interface is in development to provide extreme flexibility allowing pilot copilot 3 lt party monitoring and conferencing of calls audio mixing of phone and aircraft audio privacy isolation features as well as phone and internal intercom volume controls all in one DZUS mounted package Classic The Icarus Sky Connect Classic system consists of the Sky Connect Transceiver and L band antenna and uses a corded handset for dialing communicaing The Classic configuration contains limited memory dialing functions When used in conjunction with FlightDeck access to the transceiver is on a first come first serve basis Ringing audio is provided through a small piezo alert which is housed in the Classic handset interface Volume of the alert is selectable via a trim pot adjustment A 28Vdc level output is available at the interface for additional external annunciator alerts A maximum of thirty feet from Transceiver to handset is permitted on the DSC buss This measurement includes path to both handsets as well as the collapsed coil length Tracker The Icarus Sky Connect Tracker system consists of the Sky Connect Transceiver and L band antenna as well as an additional module in the Transceiver The Tracker can be added to any of
34. ick access of six pre programmed numbers These numbers programmed by the user with the Tracker Setup program are used for contacting dispatch centers emergency contacts and maintenance facilities Your particular operation may utilize the six positions in an alternative way The system is designed to be fleet wide so that the number in position two is the same for all pilots sharing the same mission The rotary knob is used in conjunction with the Call button to initiate an outbound call answer an inbound call or terminate a call The Call button also houses the phone status annunciator For more expanded operation see section 3 2b One momentary switch is provided for unscheduled position reports and the annunciator functions as the Tracker Status light See section 3 2b for information on the status annunciator Two latching switches are included one labeled Emergency and the other generally labeled Code These switches light to indicate they are currently active The SOP dialpad can be tailor built to suit including legends though the dialpad described above 1616 051 01 is the only stocked dialpad Dialpads can be wired alone or in parallel for multiple position use in aircraft In either case the depressing or releasing of any switch will cause the associated lines at the transceiver to be grounded thus initiating a message or call Each switch is a discrete input to the transceiver In the case of the Call switch a
35. ing zero to five bars Anything less than three bars will usually result in a failed call attempt Signal strength changes as azimuth to satellite changes In the air this will not have much effect On the ground satellite azimuth can have you wondering why you have no reception or cant register with the network If on the ground do not waste time get as far from the hangars as you can Signal strength is not indicated when in a data call As a result the signal strength bars will alternate on and off 1 3 and 5 followed by 2 and 4 Throughout the duration of a data call Ringer This light will flash in a ringing cadence with any inbound call Power This light will remain solid at all times that external power is applied and the system is operational Off Hook This light indicates when a Executive or Flightdeck phone is off hook When this light is on you will hear dialtone or busy signal in the handset or headset Data Call This light indicates that DTR is high on the PC interface and likely that a data call is in progress This light is coincident with the flashing Signal Strength bars Voice Call This light indicates that a Voice call has connected and is in progress Register This light will blink while a unit is attempting to register with the network This process happens each time the unit is powered The light will go solid once registration has occurred Registration implies that at some point at least
36. l drawer divider or other structural member The cradle can mount horizontally or vertically and has a locking detent Mount the handset interface box in a suitable location near the handset as the handset plugs directly in to the interface using an RJ 45 connector The ringing piezo alert for the handset is contained within the interface box A trim pot on the interface allows selection of alert volume Four 6 holes are provided for Classic interface mounting If the interface is mounted behind interior an auditory test should be done with engines running to ensure adequate alert volume Handset cable should feed through a hole in the interior located behind the mounting cradle for cleanest aesthetics Note The Classic Handset and cradle are considered small parts in accordance with FAR 25 Appendix F Part 1 Paragraph a 1 v when used in a single handset configuration and therefore meet the flammability requirements of FAR 25 853 Multiple installations of handsets will not meet the flammability requirements of FAR 25 853 The handset cord meets or exceeds the electrical wiring flammability requirements of FAR 25 Appendix F Part 1 Paragraph a 3 2 8a Tracker SOP Structural Mounting The Sat Talk 2 audio controller normally is usually installed using a flange mounting plate that is supplied and may be attached to the bottom of the audio controller using the existing screws that secure the bottom plate Using the flange plate the
37. l pad test all incorporated features at this point including privacy intercom sidetone and group communications Note There are some inherent delays and audio quality degradation in the use of satellite communications These anomalies can come and go depending on current azimuth to the satellite in use and even specific satellite characteristics Calls will occasionally be dropped due to 22 momentary signal loss in excess of 12 seconds This sometimes frustrating characteristic is a normal aspect of all wireless communications If all is well with the phone system at this point or in a Tracker only configuration proceed to the next section 3 2 Tracker Configuration No testing can occur until a valid SIM card is installed in a transceiver the PIN code turned off and the account has been activated with an Iridium service provider Systems are generally shipped with a SIM card installed with the PIN code disabled and the service inactive The customer is responsible for this activation as the customer receives the bills for the phone use This process can take a day and should be done in advance of the installation testing 3 2a Tracker Setup TRACKER SETUP is a small configuration and diagnostic program that is usually provided on CD ROM but can be emailed if necessary The program comes as an executable file and must be placed in a folder along with the two accompanying dll files that are provided Tracker Setup should run o
38. lation by facilities not specifically authorized will void the equipment warranty on Type Certificated Aircraft Approval is hereby granted to reference STC ST01634NY See Appendix B 2 2 Pre Installation Perform a visual inspection of the equipment for evidence of damage incurred during shipment Until the Iridium L Band Transceiver has been registered on the network there is very little you can do to test its operation SIM card activation must be done at the user level through an Iridium Service Provider After the user has set up an account the SIM card is activated The SIM card is the identity of the user and thus must travel with the user In this case the user s SIM card is installed in the Sky Connect Transceiver This process should only need to be accomplished at initial installation The unit the installer receives from Icarus comes already equipped with aSIM card After user activation the phone will function Should the unit need to be replaced or transferred to another party or in the event that a SIM card requires replacement follow the SIM card installation instructions below in order to keep the SIM card account matched with the user While activation is not required a valid SIM card must also be installed in Tracker Messenger only systems In addition to the installed SIM card an IMEI must be recorded for customer activation on Tracker only systems The IMEI is located on the back of the Transceiver SIM car
39. le is recommended in installations up to 20 feet in length alternative cable types are listed below Pre assembled cable lengths are available from EMTEQ ECS and PIC Cable Length EMTEQ 352001 352001 55122 35 60 feet f o diogoi LS 22089 2 5 Transceiver Structural Mounting The Sky Connect Transceiver should be mounted in accordance with standard practices found in FAA Advisory Circular 43 13 2A The Transceiver is approved for mounting outside the pressure vessel The structural mount consists of a mating tray with a self locking vibration resistant knurled thumbscrew system The tray should be bolted to a suitable avionics shelf using approved 6 hardware The 62 pin High Density D subminiature connector and 1 to 2 antenna connectors are all that is required to electrically connect the box once it has been structurally secured in place 2 6 Executive Structural Mounting The Sky Connect Executive components should be mounted in accordance with standard practices found in FAA Advisory Circular 43 13 2A The remote phone cradles are designed for flush mounting either horizontally or vertically as they have a positive locking detent There are four tapped 6 holes on the underside of the cradle to allow specific mounts to be tailored to the aircraft Surface mount cradles are identical in mounting to the flush cradles but lack the flanged edge They are designed for use in drink rails on partitions or armrests They too may
40. n all Windows operating systems 98 or newer Using a standard DB9 serial data cable not a null modem cable connect a computer with the TRACKER SETUP program to the installer provided diagnostic port of the Sky Connect Transceiver Turn power on to the SkyConnect system and all associated components Ifa status annunciator light is installed wait for the software revision to flash long blinks for major number short blinks for minor number The light will then extinguish Double click on the TRACKER SETUP icon Note Serial USB converters should be used with caution and as a last resort Some converters apply improper RS232 levels to the Tracker diagnostic port The configuration menu will appear Radio button are logically laid out to help you configure the Tracker system Remember to save your changes to the Tracker if values are changed These changes are stored internally and on an optional configuration module which will be polled at every startup Restart the system and your new values are in use These configurations remain in use until TRACKER SETUP is entered again and the values are changed Remember to save changes if values are changed in any of the internal pages of the Setup program Other valuable information can be obtained from the TRACKER SETUP program including the IMEI of the LBT the status of communications with the LBT External or Internal GPS last reported position altitude speed as well as active inputs The setting
41. performance specs Updated Antenna placement section 2 3 Updated Tracker Parameters Added notes to troubleshooting section 8 01 04 Approval to mount outside pressure vessel sec 2 5 Added notes to troubleshooting section Added 3 2d to describe SOP components 9 14 04 Added 1 7 to describe SOP specs Added 2 8a to describe SOP mounting Added to section 2 9 to describe SOP electrical connections Revised 1 2 System and Components section Approval GCS GCS GCS GCS GCS GCS GCS GCS GCS GCS Section 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 3 0a 3 1 3 1la 3 1b 3 1 3 1d 3 le 3 1f 3 2a 3 2b 3 2 3 2d 3 3 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 4b 5 4c Table of Contents Title General System Overview Systems and System Components Transceiver Specifications Flight Deck Specifications Executive Specifications Classic Specifications Tracker SOP Specifications Installation Page 5 5 8 11 11 12 12 13 14 Prior to Installation READ THIS 14 Installation Approval Pre Installation Antenna Placement Antenna Cable Transceiver Mounting Executive Mounting FlightDeck Mounting Classic Mounting Tracker SOP Mounting Electrical Connections Post Installation Transceiver Indications Phone Configuration and testing Executive Handset Registration Executive Resetting Base Station SIM Card PIN removal Executive Flightdeck Phone Calls Classic Phone Calls Testing Phone System Tracker Configuration
42. pted to Enter Pin Do so and press OK You will be prompted for the PIN each time the system is started unless the PIN is disabled This can be done on the classic handset by pressing Menu selecting Phone Setup Require SIM Card Off Consult factory for disabling instructions with Executive FlightDeck systems Do not attempt to make a phone call with an active SIM pin Changing the SIM card in the field to a different provider s SIM card necessitates the removal of the PIN for proper operation If a PIN is entered incorrectly three times you will lock the phone and be unable to do any testing until the problem is resolved by the factory 3 1d How to Dial Calls Executive FlightDeck Press the green key to get a dial tone Note If you do not have a dial tone at this point and hear 3 repeating melodic tones are heard do not dial Your SIM card is not depinned Consult technical support Dial the country code area code and number followed by the pound key The pound key is required to alert the phone that the end of the dial string has been reached No call will be initiated without the pound key You will hear call progress tones followed by the ringing sound For calls within the US for example dial as follows 001 301 891 0600 where 00 is international access 1 is the country code for the US and is the end of the dialing string You may also predial before getting a dial tone
43. s entered in this page both control the flow and the data sent to the Icarus message switch Inaccuracies or inadvertent changes in flight ID with respect to IMEI identification are flagged at the Icarus message switch for customer protection 23 Parameters available for configuration may change from time to time consult the factory for recent software developments and planned implementation schedule 3 2b Configuration Settings Registration 6 15 character identifier When used with Flight Explorer GIS software this number must accurately reflect registration though this information may be blocked from display if desired Some GIS packages will truncate data entered in the identifier window GPS Input Auto Detected Internal External RS232 NMEA Tested interfaces include Garmin UPSAT Except CNX80 Trimble and Honeywell panel mount formats as well as NMEA feeds Contact factory for additional interface capabilities Interval Reporting Standard Slow 2 to 999 min This rate is the ground setting for Tracker reporting rate A start of flight message or removal of a ground on ground squat switch will cause an immediate switch to the Normal reporting rate The grounding of the ground on ground squat switch will cause a return to the Slow reporting rate Interval Reporting Switched Normal 2 to 999 min This rate will be selected during enroute conditions when not selected to the Rapid rate Changes to Rapid rate can be coincid
44. s the configuration procedure only needs to occur once or when a configuration module is replaced The configuration module is in Beta test and is not yet in full release 26 3 2d Tracker SOP components SAT Talk 2 The SatTalk II audio controller is a device for integrating the audio of the Tracker SOP transceiver with an aircraft audio panel For proper operation the audio panel must support Full Duplex operation In lieu of this the audio panel will require PTT in order to allow transmit audio to pass PTT is not required by the Sat Talk controller A pair of headset jacks on the controller permits the connection of a general aviation dual plug headset if a headset level interface is desired The system must be used as either a transceiver interface to the audio panel or a headset level interface but not both For more information on a headset level interface portable installation or use with a handheld Motorola 9505 consult the Sat Talk 2 Installation Manual Rev 2 1 or higher When used as a Transceiver interface the installation is unseen to the pilot The unit is remote mounted The Privacy button has no function and the Power button must be left on for operation Incoming calls are monitored by selecting Comm3 or appropriate communications selector When a phone call is in progress the Mic audio on Comm3 is selected to allow Full Duplex communications See specific audio panel operation manual for more details Most audio
45. ssions And the light never winks even when its Sending interval has been passed Verify unit is outside clear of obstructions hangars Check all antenna connections and cable Verify customers service plan is fully activated with Service provider Verify that Inmarsat system if on aircraft is deactivated or properly filtered Verify cable length and type is appropriate to achieve not more than 3dB loss at 1 6 GHz Check antenna placement on aircraft to be free of obstructions or shadowing Verify SIM Card PIN is deactivated SIM comes depinned from factory but a change in SIM card in the field can cause problems Contact the Factory Valid GPS input is not available Last received GPS information is viewable in the Tracker Setup Program Verify unit is outside clear of obstructions hangars Check all antenna connections and cable Check antenna placement on aircraft to be free of obstructions or shadowing Contact Factory Verify that you are not currently connected to the Tracker Setup Program or the diagnostic port in general If a separate Data connector 9 wire for PC calls has been installed check shielding of the cable You may need to install an Icarus Instruments Data Feed Through Connector Contact Factory 32
46. t components If a GPS is interfaced it must be operating and have acquired satellites The aircraft must have an unimpeded view of the sky Operating next to a hangar can cause occasional brief signal interruption of both GPS and Iridium functionality If using an internal GPS allow the 28 unit to run for up to 15 minutes on the initial startup to allow the internal GPS to acquire almanac data Allow one minute for the system to register on the iridium network Within this registration time Tracker will generate a start up message whichwill be sent via the Iridium network to our switching network and then to Flight Explorer The data will be processed by Flight Explorer and sent back to the local PC running Flight Explorer Tracker Edition At this time approximately 12 seconds after the message was generated a data block will be available on your PC s display that contains all known information about your flight In this case it will know only your position Giving the GPS a destination waypoint and if possible some speed willsend additional parameters to Flight Explorer for display including Destination Speed Altitude Flight Plan etc Using the TRACKER SETUP program you can test most of the features of the installation with the exception of the full network test Any contact closures that were installed for use with Tracker can be tested at this time as well No messages will be compiled or sent while the Tracker Setup program is
47. tem though different modules are added to define the function of the transceiver as a whole Phone versions contain a POTS and or DSC module allowing the LBT to be dialed and interfaced with remotely Each Sky Connect telephone system also has the ability for data transfer at rates up to 10 Kbps with compression allowing the user to interface a laptop for in flight email capability and in a pinch website browsing The Tracker system contains an additional module and offers an optionalinternal 12 channel GPS module Messenger too adds an additional module Tracker and Messenger are strictly data transfer portions of the Sky Connect suite though they can be coupled with any of the phone systems Any system can exist alone or co exist with another and upgrades can be done to any system at any time without incurring additional cost penalties The Iridium system can only be occupied by one call at a time whether it is voice Data or Short Burst Data These systems exist simultaneously but can not be used simultaneously Multiple transceivers and antennae are required for multiple channels of communication For clarity two users may be on separate handsets on the same call but two users can not be on separate handsets on different calls without a second transceiver antenna Similarly when a phone call is in progress Tracker will be unable to send SBD packets though as soon as the line is clear it will send its stored messages Executi
48. ve The Icarus Sky Connect Executive system consists of the Sky Connect Transceiver and L band antenna as well as a wireless base station up to four wireless handsets and flush or surface mounted charging cradles The wireless base station is mounted within the aircraft cabin and is the aircraft equivalent to the base station you would find in any wireless phone system for home use The Siemens 2 4GHz wireless handsets are fully functional phones that dial the Sky Connect Transceiver via the base station interface In addition to all of the functions you would find in a normal wireless handset multiple intercom and speakerphone functions are available allowing a great deal of flexibility in party line conferencing as well as cabin communications The handsets will work up to 300 feet from the aircraft while on the ground though this is not recommended in flight FlightDeck The Icarus Sky Connect FlightDeck system consists of the Sky Connect Transceiver and L band antenna as well as a Dzus rail mounted dial pad audio interface This system is designed for use in the cockpit utilizing the aircrafts headsds as the audio interface When used in combination with Executive partyline functionality is obtained Cabin communications and conferencing are available via the dialpad audio interface when used in conjunction with a PBX The dial pad is used for the dialing and answering of calls Once connected to a call the flight crew is capable of commun
49. ze the same breaker as the base station but should be individually fused at the cradle to no more than amp Follow the illustrations in Appendix B to connect the cradles Remove the two screws from the small cover below the charging mount Route 11 32 VDC through hole in cradle underside to V V In screw terminals Mechanically secure wires in terminals then provide internal strain relief for the cable Close the access cover and secure Classic Wiring Classic handsets interface via an external interface box using a 9 pin D subminiature connector and the handsets RJ 45 connector A maximum of 30 between transceiver and the Classic handset is allowed RG 316 or equivalent wiring must be used for the DSC bus data signals see wiring diagrams in section 4 0 Maximum overall length of DSC buss is 30 feet including compressed coil cord Tracker Wiring Wiring of the Tracker system is mission specific Tracker can be entirely standalone or tied to multiple aircraft systems The Tracker system is designed to be extremely flexible with open architecture Switched input options are limited only by the customer and the specific capabilities of the GIS software used for arcraft tracking The Audio Controller for the Tracker SOP system requires approximately 80 ma at any voltage between 10 and 32 vdc and must be protected by an external fuse or circuit breaker The Audio Controller can share a 2 amp circuit breaker with the SOP dialpad The
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