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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System

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Welcome!
Dear Valued Customer,
All of us at L-3 Aviation Recorders take this opportunity to say “thank you” for your selection of the L-3
Airbus Iridium Satellite Communication (SATCOM) system.
This SATCOM system, also identified as the Automated Flight Information & Reporting System (AFIRS),
is a multi-function voice and data communication system that provides a link between the aircraft and
ground using the existing Iridium satellite constellation. The system consists of:
Satellite Data Unit (SDU)
SDU Configuration Module (SCM), which houses the system SIM card
Iridium Antenna
Coaxial Cable
These system elements are described in further detail in the following sections of this Welcome Kit
package. The system performs the following primary functions:
Satellite Phone
The Iridium SATCOM System contains a single-channel Iridium satellite phone along with an internal
Private Branch Exchange (PBX) system. The AFIRS 228 SDU includes telecom functions integrated into
the cockpit audio system for the flight crew and separate calling capability through conventional two-wire
“tip and ring” telephony devices. Cockpit dialing and control functions can be performed by using the
aircraft's Multipurpose Control Display Units (MCDUs). Up to two wired or eight cordless handsets can be
added in the cabin for intercom, call transfer, conference calling, camp-on calling and noise-cancelling
features. The aircraft can call or be called from any conventional telephone, as well as any other similarly-
equipped aircraft. This provides the crew with worldwide access to MedLink or other emergency medical
services.
ACARS Satellite Data Unit
For ACARS-equipped aircraft, the Iridium SATCOM System can function as a standard ARINC
741/761 Satellite Data Unit (SDU) when interfaced to the aircraft's ACARS Communication Management
Unit (CMU). The system uses a dedicated Iridium satellite channel for data services. The Iridium SATCOM
System receives messages from the CMU, prioritizes the messages, and transmits them over the Iridium
satellite link. ACARS messages received from the satellite link are routed to the CMU for processing.

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Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Interface
If desired, the Iridium SATCOM System SDU provides an EFB with an interface to the EFB message
transport system. An Ethernet port provides the physical connection between the devices – using industry
standard IEEE 802.3 LAN technologies. Once physically connected, the SDU routes to the EFB a web-
based portal that can be accessed by EFB applications using a defined IP based protocol, supporting text
messaging and other functions.
L-3 Aviation Recorders manufactures and services the Iridium SATCOM system. To learn more about L-3
products, please visit the company’s website at: http://www.l-3ar.com/ .
This Welcome Package includes the following useful information for you to obtain support for effective
operation of your Iridium SATCOM system:
L-3 Contact Information
Authorized Service Facility Information
Compliance Package (Export Compliance Certification, End-Use/User Statement)
Technical Documentation (Quick Guide, and Installation & Operation Manual)
Customer Training Schedule
CD – includes all Welcome Package documentation & a Component Maintenance Manual
Thank you again for your interest in our products. We look forward to working with you to bring your new
Airbus Iridium SATCOM System on-line in your fleet operations, and to meeting your needs and
expectations in the support and service of your Airbus Iridium SATCOM System.
Mike Phillips
Product Support Manager
L-3 Aviation Recorders

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Table of Contents
This Welcome Package includes the documents listed in the table below.
Keep in mind, these documents may not be the latest up-to-date revisions. Please check the L-3 Customer
Support website for the latest update available at: http://www.l-3ar.com/customer/index.htm
Documents
Welcome Letter
L-3 Contact Details
Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Quick Start Guide
Iridium SIM Card Registration
Installation Manual Airbus Iridium SATCOM System
Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Component Maintenance Manual

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Phone941.377.5551
Cell 941 284 3048
DarenWelker
ProductSupportEngineer
Phone941.379.1620
Cell 941 372 2313
CarloMammelli
PublicationsSupervisor
Phone941.377.5550
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TechnicalTechnical
Mike Phillips
DocumentationDocumentation
ForaccesstoTechnicaldocumentation,pleaselogonto:
Website:http://www.l‐3ar.com/customer/technical.htm
Forspecificrequestsontechnicaldocumentation,contact:
Email:charles.mammelli@l‐3com.com
Mike
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ProductSupportManager
Phone941.377.5547
Cell941.726.0107
Fax941.377.5591
Emailmike.phillips@l‐3com.com
Customer Iridium Operator training is provided
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2014TrainingDates
Feb.18‐20,2014
Jun. 23‐25,2014
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Forquestionsaboutproducttraining,contact:
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AEuropeanservicefacilitywillbeestablishedlaterin2014.Untilsuch
time,allIridiumrepairswillbeperformedatL‐3Factory.
Address:
L‐3CommunicationsAviationRecorders
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QuickStartGuide
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SDU L-3 part number 228E5733-00
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SECTION1‐OVERVIEW
1. AirbusIridiumSATCOMSystemOverview
TheAirbusIridiumSATCOMSystemwillbecertifiedtoTSOC‐159aforvoiceanddatasafety‐services.It
hasadual‐channelIridiumlink,onededicatedfordata‐withthecapabilitytosendandreceivestandard
ACARSmessagesbetweentheaircraft’sAirTrafficServiceUnit(ATSU),andtheotherprioritizedfor
voiceviaacertifiedterrestrialserviceprovider.
TheAutomatedFlightInformationReportingSystem(AFIRS)providesasatellitevoiceanddata
communications(SATCOM)linkwiththePublicSwitchedTelephoneNetwork(PSTN)viatheIridium®
satellitenetwork.ThesystemusesastandardARINC741/761SATCOMinterfacetotheflightcrew’s
AudioIntegratingSystemandARINC739AMulti‐PurposeControlandDisplayUnits(MCDUs)inthe
cockpit,aswellasproviding3‐extensionPublicBranchExchange(PBX)capabilityforupto2handsetsin
thecabin.
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SatelliteDataUnit(SDU)
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2. SDUConfigurationModule(SCM)
TheSCMishousedinasmallenclosure,whichisdesignedtobemountedwithin24”oftheSDUrear
connector.TheSCMandantennaconnectdirectlytotheSDU.TheSDUistheheartofthesystemand
providesalloftheinterfacestootheraircraftsystems.
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SECTION2–SYSTEMCONFIGURATION
YouconfiguretheAirbusIridiumSATCOMSystemSatelliteDataUnit(SDU)viaEthernetusingalaptop,
webbrowser,andtheAFIRSMaintenanceUserInterface(MUI).AnRJ‐45MaintenancePortjackis
locatedbehindtheaccessdooronthefrontpaneloftheSDU.
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IMPORTANT:READBEFORECONFIGURINGSATCOMSYSTEM
TheMUIonlyacceptsEnglish‐languagecharactersandnumbers.
Theaircraft’sstatusmustbedeemed“On‐Ground”toaccessMaintenanceModeandmakeany
systemchanges.Iftheaircraftisdeemed“In‐Air”,theEnterMaintenanceModebuttonwillbe,
orwillbecome,unavailable.Iftheaircraftstatuschangesto“In‐Air”whileinMaintenance
Mode,thesystemwillrebootautomaticallyandreturntoOperationalModewithoutsavingany
changes.
EnteringMaintenanceModedisablesallMCDUfunctions.
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1. InstallSIMCard
1. RemovethefourscrewsfromtheplateontheSCM.
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2. RemovetheplateontheSCMtoreveal
theSIMenclosure.
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3. SlidetheSIMEnclosuretorelease.
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4. LifttheSIMEnclosure.
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5. SlidetheSIMcardintheslot.Itwillfitonlyoneway;donotforce.
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6. ClosetheSIMEnclosureandslidetothelefttolock.
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TheSIMCardisnowinstalled.
7. Replacetheplate.
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8. ReplacethefourscrewsusingasmallamountofthreadingLoctite222.
9. Proceedto“AccesstheMaintenanceUserInterface(MUI)”below.
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3. AccesstheMaintenanceUserInterface(MUI)
1. Withsystempoweron,connectanEthernetcabletotheMaintenancePortviathefront
panelaccessdooroftheSDU.
2. Connecttheotherendofthecabletoalaptopwithawebbrowser(MozillaFireFox®is
recommended).
3. Confirmthatthegreenlinklightisilluminated.Thelightcanbesteadyorflashing–flashing
meansthatdataisbeingtransmitted.
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4. Setthelaptopnetworkadaptertothefollowing:
IP=192.168.128.10
SubnetMask=255.255.255.0
Note:TheMaintenanceportcanauto‐negotiatethebestspeed(10/100)andmode(full/halfduplex).
5. Openthelaptop’swebbrowserandclearthecache.
6. IntheAddressbar,typethefollowingdefaultIPaddress:192.168.128.1.TheAirbusIridium
SATCOMSystemHomepagewilldisplaywiththeGeneraltabinformationdisplayed.

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1‐Loginarea
2‐Menuofavailablelinkstopagesaccessibletovarioususersuponlogin
3‐Tabs:GENERAL,ARINC,andDISCRETEIN
4‐SystemandLinkstatusdisplayarea
5‐Systeminformationdatadisplayarea
6‐Mode:OPERATIONAL,MAINTENANCE,INITIALIZING,etc.
7. Proceedto“AccessMaintenanceMode”below.
4. AccessMaintenanceMode–OnGroundStatusRequired
1. YouarenowconnectedtotheAirbusIridiumSATCOMSystemMUIHomePage;typethe
followingintheLoginfields:
DefaultUserName:AFIRSMAINT
DefaultPassword:228MAINT
2. ClickLogin.
3. ClickEnterMaintenanceMode.Amessagedisplays,promptingforconfirmationtoenter
MaintenanceMode.
4. ClickOK.TheMUI–MaintenanceHomePagewilldisplay.
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5. ModifyOwnerRequirementsTable(ORT)Parameters
1. YouareloggedintotheMUIasaMaintenanceUserfromthepreviousprocess.Youwillnow
beabletocustomizeparametersfortheindividualaircraftoperatorbasedonoperational
requirementsorpreferences.
2. ClickEnterMaintenanceMode.Aconfirmationmessagedisplays.
3. ClickOK.

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4. ClicktheORTlinkontheleftsideofthescreentoopentheORTpage.TheOwner
RequirementsTablewilldisplay.
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AvailableOptions
CallProgressTonesNorthAmerican
European
Extension1Yes–Callsfromcockpitcanbeplacedmanually
No–Callsfromcockpitcanonlybeplacedfromaddressbook
LowPriorityCallsYes–Lowprioritycallscanbereceived/madefromcockpit
No–Lowprioritycallscannotbereceived/madefromcockpit
AdditionalACARS
Header
None–SITAService
ARINC–ARINCService
AirTrafficService(ATS)Yes–SIMcardwithATS
No–SIMcardwithoutATS
6. CreateanAddressBook
1. ClickDownloadsfromtheleftmenu.
2. ChoosetheAddressBookoption.
3. ClickDownload.
4. ChoosetheSaveFileoption.
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5. ClickOK.
AnAddressBooktemplatewilldownloadtothecomputerasacomma‐separated‐valuesfile
(adb.csv).IfthecomputerdoesnothaveMicrosoftExcel®,thefilecanbeopenedasa
MicrosoftWordPad®file.
ExampleofMicrosoftExcel®AddressBookfile.
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ExampleofMicrosoftWordPad®AddressBookfile.
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6. Locateandopentheadb.csvfile.
7. Addentriestotheaddressbook(upto300)andmodifyasnecessary.
Therearenolistnumbersintheadb.csvfiletoidentifyindividualentries.
Important:Thetemplate(adb.csv)entriesmustadheretotheparametersexactly.
AddressBookParameters
PhoneNumber Upto18digits (Alwaysincludecountrycode)
NameUpto23upper‐casealpha‐numericcharacters(A‐Z,0‐9,+,‐,/,space)
Priority
UseonlyATS‐
enabledIridium
SIMcards.
4–Public
3–Non‐Safety
2–Safety
1–Emergency
Protected0–No
1–Yes
Directory4–Public
3–Non‐Safety
2–Safety
1–Emergency
SpeedDial11
SpeedDial20(notcurrentlyused)
SpeedDial30(notcurrentlyused)
8. WhenfinishedmodifyingtheAddressBook,saveandclosethefile.
Important:Thefilenamemustremainadb.csvorthefilewillnotload.
9. ClickUpgradesfromtheleftmenu.

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10. ClickBrowseandlocatetheadb.csvfilethatyoujustcreated.
11. ClickUpload.
12. ClickApply.
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13. ClickExitMaintenanceModewhenupdatesarecomplete.Amessagedisplays,prompting
forconfirmationtoexitMaintenanceMode.
14. ClickOK.Thesystemsaveschanges,reboots,andreturnstoOperationalMode.
15. Proceedto“EnterAdministratorRole”below.
7. EnterAdministratorRole‐On‐GroundStatusRequired
1. YouarestillconnectedtotheAirbusIridiumSATCOMSystemMUIHomePage;typethe
followingintheLoginfields:
DefaultUserName:AFIRSADMIN
DefaultPassword:ADMIN228
2. ClickLogin.
3. ClickEnterMaintenanceMode.
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8. UpdateUserAccessTable(UAT)Parameters
TheUserAccessTable(UAT)isusedtosetupuseraccessprivilegesforupto20users.These
settingsmaybechangedasneededtomeetoperationalrequirements.
1. ClicktheUAT(Security)linkontheleftsideofthescreentoopentheUATpage.
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2. Addsecurityrolesasnecessarybasedonthefollowingparameters.
FieldParameter
UserName4‐20upper‐casealpha‐numericcharacters
Password4‐20upper‐casealpha‐numericcharacters
SecurityLevelDataCollector(default)
Maintenance
Administrator

Roles
Privileges
Modifications Software/DataLoading(Upload)
ORT
Parameters
Address
Book
UAT
(User
Access
Table)
S/W
UpgradesICT
ORT
(Complete)
ADB
(Address
Book)
UAT
(User
Access
Table)
Guest
(nologinrequired)NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
DataCollectorNoNo No No No NoNo No
MaintenanceYesNo No Yes Yes YesYes Yes
AdministratorNoNo Yes Yes Yes YesYes Yes
Note:Alluserscandownloadfaultlogs,exceptGuest.
3. Whenfinished,clickExitMaintenanceModeforthesystemtorebootandsavechanges.
4. Proceedto“Section3‐Testing”or“DownloadBackupUATFile(Optional)”below.
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a. DownloadBackupUATFile(Optional)
YoumaywanttodownloadabackupUATfilethatyoucoulduploadintheeventthat
thesystemfileshouldfail.
1.OntheHomePage,typethefollowingintheLoginfields:
DefaultUserName:AFIRSADMIN
DefaultPassword:ADMIN228
2.ClickLogin.
3.ClickDownloads.
4.SelecttheUAToptionfromtheConfigurationssection.
5.ClickDownload.
6.ChooseSave.
7.ClickOK.
8.Proceedto“Section3‐Testing”below.
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SECTION3–TESTING
1. TestSystemVoiceConnectivity
Performthefollowingstepstoensurethatthesystemisworkingproperly.Ifyoudonothave
voicetransmissionavailable,proceedtoTestSystemDataConnectivity.Forinformationon
Built‐inTestsandFaultIndicators,seetheInstallationandOperationsManual.
a. CallfromLandlinePhonetoIridiumSATCOMPhone
NON‐ATS(AirTrafficService)SIM
1. CallIridiumCallService
U.S.1‐480‐768‐2500
Non‐U.S.001‐480‐768‐2500
2. EnterIridium12digitphonenumberandfollowwiththe#symbol.
ATS(AirTrafficService)SIM
1. CallIridiumCallService
U.S.1‐480‐730‐3900
Non‐U.S.001‐480‐730‐3900
2. EnterIridium12digitphonenumberandfollowwiththe#symbol.
3. Enterthefollowinginformationwhenpromptedandfolloweachentrywiththe
#symbol.ThisinformationisprovidedbySIMcardprovider.
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UserID
PIN
Prioritylevel
oEmergency
oSafety
oNon‐Safety
oPublic
PlaneID