Airtel MTP Series User manual

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MTP - MULTI TEST PLATFORM
HARDWARE EQUIPMENT
USER GUIDE

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Doc. ID: Airtel-MTP-USG-001
Version: 1.9 - 09.09.2019

1. General................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Brief Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 6
2. Component Identification ............................................................................................................7
3. System Description........................................................................................................................10
3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................10
3.2 System Schematic............................................................................................................................ 11
3.3 Technical Specifications................................................................................................................. 11
3.4 Laptop ................................................................................................................................................. 15
3.5 Mini-VDR............................................................................................................................................. 15
3.6 Switch and Indicator Panel..........................................................................................................16
3.7 Input / Output Panel...................................................................................................................... 18
3.8 MTP Lid Assembly ..........................................................................................................................19
4. Operation........................................................................................................................................... 21
4.1 Initial Operation ............................................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Normal Operation ........................................................................................................................... 21
4.3 Shutting Down................................................................................................................................. 22
4.4 Battery Charging ............................................................................................................................ 22
4.5 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 23
5. Removal / Installation of LAPTOP ......................................................................................... 24
5.1 Removal ............................................................................................................................................. 24
5.2 Installation......................................................................................................................................... 24
6. Removal / Installation of Batteries........................................................................................ 25
6.1 Laptop (with removable batteries) Battery Removal / Installation............................ 25
6.2 MTP System Battery Removal / Installation ........................................................................ 25
6.3 MTP Batteries – General Handling & Care ............................................................................ 25
7. Removal / Installation of Trolley Wheels Attachment .................................................. 26
7.1 Removal .............................................................................................................................................26
7.2 Installation......................................................................................................................................... 26
TABLE OF CONTENTS

8. Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................... 27
9. Packing / Unpacking and Transportation........................................................................... 28
9.1 Unpacking - Checklist................................................................................................................... 28
APPENDIX A: Compliance....................................................................................................................... 29
A.1 MTP-100.............................................................................................................................................29
APPENDIX B: Glossary of terms............................................................................................................30
INDEX ............................................................................................................................................................... 31

Figure 1: General Assembly ......................................................................................................................8
Figure 2: Top Panel View (without laptop) .........................................................................................8
Figure 3: Exposed View............................................................................................................................. 9
Figure 4: MTP Lid ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 5: Schematic Diagram .................................................................................................................. 11
Figure 6: Mini-VDR...................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 7: Switch and Indicator Panel................................................................................................... 16
Figure 8: Input/Output Panel ................................................................................................................. 18
Figure 9: MTP Lid ........................................................................................................................................ 19
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Equipment Specifications...................................................................................................... 6
Table 2: Component Identification.......................................................................................................7
Table 3: Model Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 11
Table 4: Transmit Specifications.......................................................................................................... 12
Table 5: Carrier Output Power ............................................................................................................. 12
Table 6: Receive Specifications ........................................................................................................... 12
Table 7: Audio / GPS Specifications.................................................................................................. 12
Table 8: Antenna Specifications .......................................................................................................... 13
Table 9: General Specifications............................................................................................................ 13
Table 10: Portability Specifications ......................................................................................................14
Table 11: Optional Extras ......................................................................................................................... 14
Table 12: Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................14
Table 13: Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................................................................... 27
Table 14: Main Accessories Checklist ................................................................................................. 28
Table 15: Lid Accessories Checklist..................................................................................................... 28
LIST OF FIGURES

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1. GENERAL
This manual provides an overview of the MTP hardware. It is intended to be used in
conjunction with the software application’s HELP or User Guide.
This document describes the physical attributes and user considerations of the MTP,
Multi Test Platform.
The MTP is used as a platform for applications such as PVDL (Aircraft or Ground
Station), MRO and VDB – depending on the customer options.
Detailed operation of those software applications are described in their
respective User Manuals.
1.1 BRIEF SPECIFICATIONS
Item Details
Computer Dell, Latitude E74xx or equivalent
Mini-VDR Airtel Mini-VDR PN PVDL-3101
Pelican Equipment Case Peli 1500
Weight 11.88 kg / 26.20 lbs excluding accessories
Size 470 x 375 x 180 mm / 18.5 x 14.5 x 7 in
Table 1: Equipment Specifications

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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
Component identifiers are used throughout this manual to provide positive identification
of all major components including accessories.
The major components of the test set are identified with one or two-digit number per
Table 2 below:
Item Description Item Description
1. Battery 1 23. Fuse
2. Battery 2 24. Stowage space
3. Top panel latch 25. Support strut
5. Input / Output panel 26. Locking pin
7. Switch & Indicator Panel 30. Laptop mounting post
9. GPS Tray 31. Headphone Socket
10. Stylus holder 32. SYSTEM/VDR POWER Switch
11. Manual holder 33. CHAN Busy
12. MTP Antenna mount 34. VDR Operate
13. Antenna stowage 35. SYSTEM POWER Indicator
14. BNC terminator and stowage 36. MASTER POWER Switch
15. Co-ax BNC holder 37. Antenna Bonding Strap
Attachment Point
16. Antenna Bonding Strap 38. MTP 50 ΩCo-axial feed-thru Connector
17. Case 39. GPS USB type A Connection Point
18. Laptop 40. Audio Speaker
19. Antenna (mounted) 41. Spare USB type A Connection Point
20. LAPTOP Mounting Tray 42. External DC Charging Point
21. Mini-VDR 43. Laptop USB type B Connection Point
22. Battery Bays / Battery Tabs 44. USB type A – USB type B connector
(not shown)
Table 2: Component Identification

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Figure 1: General Assembly
Figure 2: Top Panel View
(without laptop)
30
36
32
33
34
35
31
37 39 38 43 42
7
17
18
19
1
3
5
2
40 41

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Figure 3: Exposed View
Figure 4: MTP Lid
24
11
10
9
16 15
14
13
12
23
26
25
21
22
20

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3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
3.1 GENERAL
The Multi Test Platform (MTP) combines the Mini-VDR, LAPTOP, batteries and power
supplies, to provide a fully portable testing and monitoring station. It is designed to
support multiple independent software applications.
MTP is built into a rugged and environmentally sealed carry case. The case is also
fitted with a removable set of trolley wheels and handle for convenience. All major
components are situated within the chassis below the hinged LAPTOP mounting tray
(item 20).
The LAPTOP mounting tray is locked and released using the latches
on either side (item 3)
The MTP system utilizes two battery sources:
a. the LAPTOP’s integral Li-Ion battery pack housed within the laptop.
b. the separate system Li-Ion batteries (items 1 and 2) housed
within the chassis.
The two battery sources are charged separately in-situ using their respective AC
Adapter chargers. The system batteries are easily removed by raising the hinged
mounting tray to expose the battery bays (item 22) and pulling on the battery tabs.
The Laptop (item 18) provides the user interface, data storage, programmed
functionality and system documentation.
The system electronics, including the Mini-VDR, are powered by the MTP system battery.
Power distribution within the unit is controlled via the power switches on the MTP
Switch and Indicator Panel. (item 7)
A passive USB hub allows the LAPTOP to connect to 3 USB devices – the Mini-VDR,
the GPS18X receiver, and an externally connected device such as a USB memory stick
via the connector (item 41) on Input/Output panel (item 5). The MTP internal USB hub
is USB 2.0 compliant and supports Low Power USB devices.
An internal Audio Amplifier and LED Module drives the MTP mini-speaker (item 40),
the external headphones and the MTP status indicators located on the Switch and
Indicator Panel. Refer section 3.6.
The MTP is supplied with a Garmin GPS18X GPS receiver as standard. The GPS
is only required for selected software applications. Its use is described in the relevant
software application user guides.
A storage space (item 24) located below the hinged LAPTOP mounting tray
provides storage for the GPS receiver, AC adaptors and power leads and other items
at the user’s discretion.