Teledyne WIRELESS GROUNDLINK WQAR User manual

WQAR
WIRELESS GROUNDLINK® - QUICK ACCESS RECORDER
PART NUMBER
2243800-460 2243800-462 2243800-464
USER’S GUIDE
501 Continental Blvd. UG2243800-4XX
El Segundo, CA 90245 USA May –28, 2019

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US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and
Industry Canada (IC) User Notifications.
NOTICE 1:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
NOTICE 2:
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by
(manufacturer name) may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

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Contents
Table of Figures.................................................................................... 5
Definitions ........................................................................................... 6
Section 1 –General .............................................................................. 8
Introduction .............................................................................................. 8
Scope of this document.............................................................................. 9
WQAR Operation Overview ....................................................................... 9
Features ...................................................................................................10
Aircraft Signaling.................................................................................................... 10
ACMS Reporting .................................................................................................... 11
RF Interlocks .......................................................................................................... 11
Removable SIM Module (RSM).............................................................................. 11
Mobile Networks ................................................................................................... 12
Transmission Restriction........................................................................................ 12
Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Information ................................................ 12
Section 2 –System Overview .............................................................. 13
Boot up and Pre-Flight Operations ............................................................13
In-FlightOperations ..................................................................................13
Post Flight Operations...............................................................................13
Part Number Discussion ............................................................................14
Software Part Number........................................................................................... 15
Configuring Your WQAR (OPC) ..................................................................16
Using the Front Panel ............................................................................................ 16
Upgrading the WQAR Operational Software (OPS).....................................16

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Section 3 –WQAR Operations ............................................................ 17
Front Panel ...............................................................................................17
Front Panel Display ...................................................................................18
FAILIndicator............................................................................................20
Front Panel Buttons ..................................................................................21
Access Door ..............................................................................................21
Antennas..................................................................................................22
Date/Time................................................................................................22
System Menus ..........................................................................................23
MenuDescriptions....................................................................................23
SYSTEM STATE....................................................................................................... 23
UNIT INFO.............................................................................................................. 23
STATUS .................................................................................................................. 25
DIAGNOSTICS......................................................................................................... 28

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Table of Figures
Figure 1 –Wireless GroundLink Quick Access Recorder (WQAR)..................... 8
Figure 2 –Wireless GroundLink Communication Diagram............................... 9
Figure 3 –WQAR Front Panel ......................................................................... 17
Figure 4 –Typical WQAR Display (Run Control Feature in Use) ..................... 18
Figure 5 –Typical WQAR Display (Run Control Feature not in Use)............... 18
Figure 6 –WQAR Display (Data out of Sync)................................................... 18
Figure 7 –WQAR Display (Data in Sync) ......................................................... 19
Figure 8 –Behind the Access Door ................................................................. 22

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Definitions
3G 3rd Generation Cellular Protocol
A/C Aircraft
ACARS Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System
ACMS Aircraft ConditionMonitoring System
AIDS Aircraft Integrated Data System
AII Aircraft Interface Items
AMA Airline Modifiable AID+ (Items)
AMI Airline Modifiable Items
ARINC Aeronautical Radio Incorporated
ATE Automated Test Equipment
ATP Acceptance Test Procedure
BIT Built in Test
BITE Built in Test Equipment
COTS Commercial Off The Shelf
DFDAU Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit
DFDMU Digital Flight Data Management Unit
DOD Download On Demand
eADL enhanced Airborne Data Loader
EDGE Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution
FDIU Flight Data Interface Unit
FDIMU Flight Data Interface Management Unit
GSM Global System for Mobile Communication
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
HRFIL High reliability RF Interlock
IMEI International Mobile (station) Equipment Identity
ISO International Organization for Standardization
LED Light Emitting Diode
MAC Media Access Control
OQAR Optical Quick Access Recorder
OPC Operational Program Configuration
OPS Operational Program Software
PQAR PCMCIA Card Quick Access Recorder

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QAR Quick Access Recorder
RCD Recording Completion Delay
RF Radio Frequency
TMI Teledyne Modifiable Items
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
UTC Universal Time, Coordinated
WGBS Wireless GroundLink® Base Station
WGCM Wireless GroundLink® Ground Communication Manager
WGL Wireless GroundLink®
WPS Words per Second
WQAR Wireless GroundLink® -- Quick Access Recorder
WAPU Wireless AMI/AMA Preparation Utility
WCCU WGL Comm+ Conversion Utility
WDCU Wireless Data Conversion Utility
WMPU Wireless Media Preparation Utility

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Section 1 –General
Introduction
The Teledyne Controls new Wireless GroundLink® Quick Access Recorder,
also known as the WQAR, is the latest addition to the QAR family of products
(Figure 1). This compatible replacement for any QAR provides convenient
access to airborne data by transmitting it over a high-speed cellular
connection. It can receive flight data from any acquisition unit that is ARINC
717 compliant. The front panel display gives status while the buttons allow
the operator to perform testing as well as view the configuration of the unit.
Figure 1 –Wireless GroundLink Quick Access Recorder (WQAR)

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Scope of this document
This operations guide describes the functions of the WQAR (P/N 2243800-
46X) using the OPS software (P/N 711745), all versions. Sections in this guide
include System Overview, Operations, Common Procedures, Fault
Procedures, and other reference information.
The hardware variants in this WQAR family are listed below:
Part Number
Connector
Type
Radio Complement
2243800-460
ARINC600
No Radios installed
2243800-462
ARINC600
Two radios with two antennas
2243800-464
ARINC600
Four radios with two antennas
For information on Teledyne Controls’ WQAR (P/N 2243800-XX), refer to UG2243800.
WQAR Operation Overview
The primary purpose of the WQAR is to record and store flight data provided
to it by a data acquisition unit such as a DFDAU or FDIMU. Then, while the
aircraft is on the ground, it wirelessly transmits that data to a base station
using high-speed 3G/4G-like cellular technology (where available). If unable
to transmit, a backup encrypted copy of your data is stored on the removable
Compact Flash (CF) card.
Figure 2 –Wireless GroundLink Communication Diagram