EMS Sky Connect Series User manual

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EMS Aviation, Inc.
Sky Connect Aviation Series
Installation Manual
TRACKER
Part Number 1616-964-12
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Aviation Certification Issues
CERTIFICATION – Sky Connect has rights to several Supplemental Type Certificates. Use of
this information is provided with purchase of the equipment. Assistance in certification
efforts to the installers is offered at no charge to the customer or installer. Assistance is
provided on Sky Connect’s scheduling.
Please plan your certification issues with the following in mind; Phone assistance is
provided 8am to 5pm Central Time U.S. based on our available time and work load for the
day.
Certification teams maybe required to perform work on a deadline basis, there will be a fee
for such work at the rate of $150 US per hour. Please contact Sky Connect Technical
Services for assistance.
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TABLE of CONTENTS
LISTOFREVISIONS...................................................................... v
INDEXOFACRONYMS.................................................................. vi
GENERALINFORMATION............................................................. 1-1
INTRODUCTION............................................................... 1-1
SYSTEMDESCRIPTION........................................................ 1-1
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS.................................................. 1-3
INSTALLATIONPROCESS............................................................. 2-1
WIRINGDIAGRAM............................................................. 2-1
SIMCARDACTIVATION........................................................ 2-1
ANTENNAPLACEMENTPLAN................................................. 2-1
INFORMATION NEEDED FOR CONFIGURATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1
TRACKERMAPPINGSYSTEM.................................................. 2-2
WIRING....................................................................... 2-2
CONFIGURATION.............................................................. 2-2
TRACKERRULES.............................................................. 2-2
INSTALLATION-GENERAL........................................................... 3-1
ADISCUSSIONONSIMCARDS. ................................................ 3-1
ITEMS REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 2
GENERAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS THAT APPLY TO ALL SYSTEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4
SYSTEM COMPONENTS THAT APPLY ONLY TO TRACKER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4
GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 6
TRACKERSYSTEM. .................................................................. 4-1
TRACKER SYSTEM COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1
TRANSCEIVER. ........................................................ 4-1
CONFIGURATIONMODULE............................................. 4-1
CONFIGURATION/SIM MODULE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
TRACKERSOPDIALER. ................................................ 4-3
MMU/II (Mission Management Unit). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
TRACKER-SOP STRUCTURAL MOUNTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
TRACKERWIRING............................................................ 4-5
POST INSTALLATION TESTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 8
TRACKERSETUP.............................................................4-17
TRACKERTESTING...........................................................4-17
OPERATION..................................................................4-19
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APPENDIXATroubleshooting. ....................................................... 5-1
INSTALLATION AND SYSTEMS DRAWINGS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1
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LIST OF REVISIONS
Revision # Description of Change Date Approval
1.0 Removed all POTS unit information and
created a new manual part number for
Tracker only.
3/24/2007 MLF
1.1 Added Combo antenna, corrected note on
ICSM, revised pin out chart to remove the
400 series references.
3/20/2008 MLF
1.2 Typos corrected, revised MMU/MMU II
recommended installation wiring
drawing
10/3/2008 MLF
1.3 Added spec and part numbers for MMU II 12/15/2008 MLF
1.4 Added configuration details on MMU II
and Combo antenna drawing
1/13/2009 MLF
1.5 Revised to indicate the changes to the
1616-105-01 tray per ECO 10013
6/3/2010 MLF
2.0 Revised to add description of MMU II
features for Wi-Fi MSet Loads and
Performing Tracker Setup through the
MMU II, Added MMU II Master/Slave
Configuration
4/7/2011 MLF
2.1 Revised Annuc. #2 description, includes a
picture of the SOP 11 jumper
7/27/2011 MLF
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INDEX OF ACRONYMS
FOI Field Of Interest (a position)
GIS Geographic Information System
IDT Icarus Dial Tone
IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identifier
LBT L Band Transceiver
PBX Private Branch eXchange
POTS Plain Old Telephone System
PUK Personal Unblocking Code
SBD Short Burst Data
SIM Subscriber Identity Module
SMS Short Message Service
For a complete definition of terms see http://www.telestial.com/glossary.htm on the Web.
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1GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information relative to the physical, mechanical, and electrical
installation of the Sky Connect Systems. Operating procedures are also included.
1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The 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 transceiver of the Sky Connect System though different
modules are added to define the function of the transceiver as a whole. 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. The Tracker system offers an optional internal 12 channel G.P.S. module.
Tracker uses the short burst data transfer portions of the Sky Connect suite, though
it 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 antennas 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.
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Tracker & Communication Concept Drawing
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1.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.3.1 TRANSCEIVERS
Part Numbers 1616-XX0-0X all Transceivers are the same with the exceptions listed
in the below table.
ITEM SPEC
Regulatory Compliance: DO-160D, FAA STC on Part 25, 27, and 29 aircraft. FAA-PMA
Temperature Range: Section 4 Cat D2 (-20C to +55C)
Altitude Range: Section 4 Cat D2 (50,000 feet)
Vibration: Section 8 Cat R
Temp Variation: Section 5 Cat C
Power Input: Section 16 Cat B
DC Spike: Section 17 Cat B
Conducted Emissions Section 21 Cat B
Radiated Emissions Section 21 Cat B
Weight 4.05 lbs.
Add Tracker: .05 lbs.
Add G.P.S. .10 lbs
Add Messenger: .05 lbs.
Physical Dimensions:
Length 10.0 Inches
(Width) 2.5 Inches
(Height) 4.5 Inches
Power Requirements (Voltage): 11-32Vdc
Power Requirements (Current) : <1 Amp @ 28Vdc
Transmit Power Average: 1.5 watts
Mounting: Quick release tray, 4-#8 holes, any configuration
Transmission rate: 2.4Kbps voice and data (10Kbps with compression)
Operating Frequency: 1.616-1.6265 GHz
Inputs/Outputs: POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service), RS232, DSC, dc
level. 8 discrete inputs Lo< 1.2 Hi >1.3
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ITEM SPEC
Connectors: TNC female (Iridium), BNC female G.P.S.,
62 pin High Density D-sub connector
1.3.5.2 SOP DIAL PAD SIX POSITION 1616-051-01/03
SOP 6 Dialer has been discontinued.
1.3.5.3 SOP DIALER ELEVEN POSITION 1616-052-00/02
ITEM SPEC
Weight 8 oz.
Physical Dimensions:
(Depth) 3.375 Inches
(Width) 5.75 Inches
(Height) 1.12 Inches
Power Requirements (Voltage): 6 to 28 volt dimmer connected to two separate busses
Power Requirements (Current) : 100 ma Max.
Inputs: 2 lamp inputs
Outputs: 7 switch grounded outputs
Connectors: DB-15 male
Mounting: Dzus rail
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