Teledyne Controls a business unit of Teledyne Technologies WQAR-364-4R Wireless Groundlink(R) Quick Access Recorder User Manual WGL Comm Operations Guide

Teledyne Controls, a business unit of Teledyne Technologies Wireless Groundlink(R) Quick Access Recorder WGL Comm Operations Guide

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501 Continental Blvd. UG2243800-300 El Segundo, CA 90245 USA Sep 16, 2013-Revised Nov 12, 2013 WQAR WIRELESS GROUNDLINK® - QUICK ACCESS RECORDER PART NUMBER 2243800-360 2243800-362 2243800-364 USER'S GUIDE
P a g e | i Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 PROPRIETARY STATEMENT: This is confidential and proprietary information of Teledyne Controls and may not be used or disclosed by the recipient without the prior written consent of Teledyne Controls and then only in accordance with specific written instructions of Teledyne Controls. By receipt hereof, in addition to any obligation the recipient has under any confidentiality agreement with Teledyne Controls, neither recipient nor its agents, representatives or employees will copy, reproduce or distribute this information, in whole or in part, at any time, without the prior written consent of Teledyne Controls and that it will keep confidential all information contained herein. DESTINATION CONTROL STATEMENT (DCS): These commodities, technologies, and/or software are exported from the United States in accordance with the US Export Administration Regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. U.S. prohibits disposition of these commodities to any end operator for any end use related to the design, development, production, stockpiling or use of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons, or missiles, without the prior approval of the U.S. Government. © Copyright 2012 by Teledyne Controls All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. No part of this document may be transmitted, reproduced, or copied in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of Teledyne Controls Inc. Due to Teledyne Controls commitment to constantly improve the quality and performance of our products, information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Teledyne Controls 501 Continental Boulevard. El Segundo, CA 90245
P a g e | ii Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC) User Notifications. Interference (FCC part 15.19 / IC RSS-GEN ch. 7.1.3) This device complies with FCC part 15 and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standards. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 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'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Modifications Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer Teledyne Controls may void the FCC and IC authorization to operate this equipment. RF Exposure Radio Frequency (RF) radiation exposure Information: This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between its RF radiating structures and human
P a g e | iii Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 bodies. Co-location of this transmitter (simultaneous transmission) with other transmitters shall be subject to maximum exposure re-evaluation.
P a g e | iv Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 Contents Table of Figures ................................................................................ v Definitions ....................................................................................... vi Section 1 – General ........................................................................... 5 Introduction .......................................................................................... 5 Scope of this document ......................................................................... 6 WQAR Operation Overview ................................................................... 6 Aircraft Signaling ...................................................................................................7 ACMS Reporting ....................................................................................................7 RF Interlocks ..........................................................................................................8 Mobile Networks ...................................................................................................8 Download on Demand (DOD) ................................................................................8 Run Control .........................................................................................................11 Section 2 – System Overview ......................................................... 120 Boot up and Pre-Flight Operations ...................................................... 120 In-Flight Operations ........................................................................... 120 Post Flight Operations ........................................................................ 120 Upgrading and Configuring Your WQAR .............................................. 131 Section 3 – WQAR Operations ....................................................... 153 Front Panel ........................................................................................ 153 Front Panel Display ............................................................................ 153 FAIL Indicator ..................................................................................... 186
P a g e | v Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 Front Panel Buttons ............................................................................ 186 Access Door ....................................................................................... 186 Antennae ........................................................................................... 197 Date/Time ......................................................................................... 208 System Menus.................................................................................... 208 Entering and Exiting Menus ................................................................ 208 Table of Figures Figure 1 – Wireless GroundLink Quick Access Recorder (WQAR) ..................... 5 Figure 2 – Wireless GroundLink Communication Diagram ............................... 6 Figure 3 – WQAR Front Panel ....................................................................... 153 Figure 4 – WQAR Display (Run Control Enabled) .......................................... 164 Figure 5 – WQAR Display (Non-Run Control Enabled) .................................. 164 Figure 6 – WQAR Display (Data out of Sync)................................................. 164 Figure 7 – WQAR Display (Data In Sync) ....................................................... 164 Figure 8 – Behind the Access Door ............................................................... 197
P a g e | vi Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 Definitions 3G 3rd Generation Cellular Protocol A/C Aircraft ACMS Aircraft Condition Monitoring System AMI Airline Modifiable Items ARINC Aeronautical Radio Incorporated DFDAU Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit DOD Download On Demand eADL enhanced Airborne Data Loader FDIMU Flight Data Interface Management Unit OPC Operation Program Configuration OPS Operation Program Software QAR Quick Access Recorder RCD Recording Completion Delay RF Radio Frequency TMI Teledyne Modifiable Items UTC Universal Time, Coordinated WGCM Wireless GroundLink® Ground Communication Manager WPS Words per Second WQAR Wireless GroundLink® -- Quick Access Recorder
P a g e | 7 Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 Section 1 – General Introduction The Teledyne Controls new Wireless GroundLink® Quick Access Recorder (WQAR), 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)
P a g e | 8 Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 Scope of this document This user’s guide describes the functions of the WQAR (P/N 2243800-36X) using the BOOT and OPS software (P/N 711745), version D. 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 Description 2243800-360 ARINC600 No Radios installed 2243800-362 ARINC600 Two radios with two antennae 2243800-364 ARINC600 Four radios with two antennae For information on Teledyne Controls’ WQAR (P/N 2243800-XX), refer to OG2243800. 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 cellular technology (where available). A backup copy of your data is stored on a removable Compact Flash (CF) card where it sits encrypted to ensure the safety of your data. Figure 2 – Wireless GroundLink Communication Diagram
P a g e | 9 Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 Aircraft Signaling The WQAR supports two different aircraft signaling types with their accompanying speeds:  BI-POLAR: In addition to the standard hard-coded 64, 128, 256, 384,512, 1024, and 2048 WPS rates, the WQAR supports AUTO mode where it dynamically determines the rate of the signal as it is coming in. It also supports a DISCRETE mode where, during bootup, it determines the speed by monitoring speed discretes activated from the acquisition unit.  BI-PHASE: In addition to the standard hard-coded 64, 128, 256, 384, 512, 1024, and 2048 WPS rates, the WQAR supports AUTO mode where it dynamically determines the rate of the signal as it is coming in. It also supports a DISCRETE mode where, during boot up, it determines the speed by monitoring speed discretes activated from the acquisition unit. If the WQAR is moved between multiple aircraft where both BI-PHASE and BI-POLAR are used alternatively, the signal mode can be put into DISCRETE mode where, during bootup, it monitors the BI-PHASE SELECT discrete. If this discrete is active, the WQAR will set itself to BI-PHASE. If this discrete is not active or not present in the aircraft, the WQAR will set itself to BI-POLAR. After determining the signal, it will determine the speed of the signal using the methods described above. ACMS Reporting In addition to the standard ARINC717 flight data, the WQAR can also record ARINC429 data (ACMS reports) if the acquisition unit sends such reports. When enabled, upon landing, the WQAR will power up the radios but wait a
P a g e | 10 Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 fixed amount of time before sending any data to allow for these reports to come in. This delay is referred to as the Recording Completion Delay (RCD) and can be set to any length. The typical setting is five minutes. Once the RCD has elapsed, the WQAR will send both the ARINC717 and ARINC429 data in a single file. RF Interlocks Aircraft regulations prohibit the WQAR radios from transmitting while the aircraft is in the air. To comply with this regulation, Teledyne Controls has incorporated hardware, referred to as RF Interlocks, which provides strict controls to allow power to be applied to the radios only while the aircraft is on the ground. Mobile Networks The WQAR transmits data utilizing the 3G/4G networks all over the world, including Korea and Japan, by dynamically determining the cellular frequencies wherever the aircraft is located. The SIM cards used inside the WQAR are installed on a Removable SIM Module should the customer wish to use a different cellular provider. Download on Demand (DOD) While most customers prefer the WQAR to transmit data in their home network, during a flight emergency or other situation, they might find it necessary to transmit while the aircraft is outside their home network. Download on Demand enables the customer to direct the WQAR to override all restrictions and transmit during these situations. If that data is ever needed, customers can send a DOD command to the WQAR using their Base Station. As soon as the WQAR receives this message, all accumulated flight data will be sent back to the Base Station immediately.
P a g e | 11 Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 Run Control Run Control is a feature in the WQAR that prevents extraneous or non-essential data from being recorded. Typically, the WQAR will record all data sent to it by the Acquisition Unit. However, some aircraft manufacturers (such as Airbus) or other Acquisition Unit manufacturers require the WQAR to record only when commanded by the Acquisition Unit. With the appropriate aircraft wiring in place, the Acquisition Unit can command the WQAR to record. This concept is called Run Control. When this feature is enabled, the WQAR will show Run Control status on the front panel display (See Section 3). The WQAR can be set to one of three modes: Run Control Mode Description 0 Run Control Feature is not used. Flight Data is recorded at all times. 1 Run Control Feature is used. Flight Data is recorded when commanded by the Acquisition Unit. 2 Run Control Feature is used (Record in Air). Flight Data is recorded only when the RF Interlocks are engaged. This mode is enabled by a setting in the configuration files (OPC).
P a g e | 12 Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 Section 2 – System Overview Boot up and Pre-Flight Operations Upon cold start, the WQAR FAIL light will blink slowly while it performs self-diagnostic tests. The FAIL light will blink quickly as the OPS software boots, determines the signal and speed of the incoming flight data, and adapts itself to the aircraft and cellular environment. During this time, the output FAIL discrete will not be set. After boot up is complete, the FAIL light will extinguish and the display will momentarily show STARTUP BIT COMPLETE followed by the normal SYSTEM STATE display as shown in Section 3 which indicates the WQAR is ready for operation. The boot up process takes approximately two minutes. In-Flight Operations Just prior to take-off, the WQAR will begin recording all incoming ARINC 717 and report data from the acquisition unit into internal memory. During flight, the data will be periodically compressed to ready it for transmission. An encrypted copy is also saved onto the removable CF card (P/N 2234641-008). Post Flight Operations Upon landing, the RF Interlocks will disengage and the radio(s) will power on and make contact with the Wireless Ground Communication Manager (WGCM). However, if the optional Recording Completion Delay (RCD) is enabled, flight data will not transmit until the RCD has expired (See Section 1, ACMS Reporting, for details). During this delay, the WQAR will continue to receive final airborne data and ACMS reports (if present) and insert that into the compressed file for that flight and close the file. If the WQAR determines that it is permitted to transmit at the current destination, it will send the flight data to the WGCM. If not, at the next destination, it will make the determination again. It will continue to do all of the above at every
P a g e | 13 Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 destination until the aircraft arrives in a permitted cellular network where it will transmit all accumulated data. If a transmission is interrupted for any reason, the WQAR does not need to re-transmit from the beginning. It has the ability to resume from the point of interruption. The radios will remain powered on while the aircraft is on the ground whether transmissions occur or not. If the Download on Demand (DOD) feature is enabled, the WQAR will accept any DOD messages if they are sent. See Section I for an overview on this feature. Contact Teledyne Controls Customer Services for more information. If the cellular radios cannot transmit for any reason, data can still be retrieved by ejecting the compact flash (CF) card using the procedure in Section 4. See Section 5 for specific details. Upgrading and Configuring Your WQAR Only the aircraft tail number can be changed via the front panel buttons. However, the Radios can be disabled and the Run Control mode can be overridden via the front panel. These changes will persist through power cycling. In general, there are two software components in the WQAR: The OPS (software) and OPC files (configuration files). The OPS and OPC files are ARINC 665 Loadable Software Parts (LSPs). The OPS, which runs on the WQAR, can be upgraded using the procedures found in Service Bulletins provided by Teledyne Controls. Contact Teledyne Controls Customer Services for details.
P a g e | 14 Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 The OPC LSPs, which contain parameters, configure the WQAR to adapt it to your aircraft and cellular environment. These LSPs, customized for each operator, are installed in every WQAR at the factory and are listed below. LSP Description Customer Modifiable AII Aircraft Interface Items No AMI Airline Modifiable Items Yes TMI Teledyne Modifiable Items No Switch Switch Configuration Items No
P a g e | 15 Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 Section 3 – WQAR Operations Front Panel The WQAR has a front panel interface to allow the operator to check status as well as perform diagnostics and other maintenance activity (Figure 3). Antennae have been removed for clarity in Figure 3. Figure 3 – WQAR Front Panel Front Panel Display The blue backlit front panel display has two lines with 16 characters each and shows the status of the unit. The top line displays the general status of the unit including failure status. Figures 4 and 5 shows normal post-boot-up Access Door Handle Front Panel Buttons Front Panel Display
P a g e | 16 Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 status for Run-Control enabled aircraft (usually Airbus) and Non-Run-Control enabled aircraft (usually Boeing and others). Figure 4 – WQAR Display (Run Control Enabled) Figure 5 – WQAR Display (Non-Run Control Enabled) Figure 6 – WQAR Display (Data out of Sync) Figure 7 – WQAR Display (Data In Sync) Figures 6 and 7 show an example of the display when flight data is coming in when it is out-of-sync and in-sync respectively. In addition, Figure 7 indicates that the WQAR has recorded ACMS report(s) by displaying “Msg”. RUN DISABLED R_On : :Ioff R_On : :Ioff RawIn:NoSync R_On : :Ioff RawIn:SyncIn:Msg R_On : :Ioff
P a g e | 17 Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 The bottom line has three sections separated by colons (:) which indicate the status of hardware inside the WQAR:  Left Section: Monitors the status of the cellular radios by displaying whether power is applied to the radios and the connection status.  R_On: Radio(s) are powered on. This is the default state while the aircraft is on the ground.  R_Off: Radio(s) are powered off.  CON: Connected. The WQAR has achieved a connection with the WGCM. “NO_CON” may be displayed if a connection attempt fails.  DN: Downloading. The WQAR is currently downloading data to the base station.  UP: Uploading. The WQAR is currently uploading data from the base station.  Middle Section: Monitors the status of the airborne data files such as whether the files are ready for transmission.  RDY: Ready. The WQAR has met the minimum raw data requirements to transmit data.  RCD: Recording Completion Delay. The WQAR is waiting for any final data from the acquisition unit before performing final compression and closing of the data file.  CMP: Compression. The WQAR is actively compressing data at this time.  <Blank>: The WQAR is not in any of the above states.  Right Section: Monitors the status of the RF Interlocks. A discussion of the RF interlocks is in Section 1. In Figures 4 and 5, the RF Interlocks are shown to be off.
P a g e | 18 Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013  Ion: Interlocks are engaged. The radios are restricted from receiving power.  Ioff: Interlocks are not engaged. The radios are no longer restricted from receiving power. FAIL Indicator The WQAR is equipped with an amber-colored FAIL indicator which will illuminate whenever a hardware fault is detected, configuration files are missing, or if the internal flight data card is full. The FAIL discrete will usually (but not always) be activated whenever the FAIL indicator is illuminated. Front Panel Buttons There are four buttons on the front panel: Button Description This button is used to exit out of the current menu or to escape certain functions in process. The SELECT button is used to enter into the selected menu. It is also used to choose or confirm any changes made to the LRU. The + (PLUS) button is used to advance though the various menus and parameters. The – (MINUS) button is used to reverse though the various menus and parameters. Access Door The outside of the access door has the label which displays the Part Number, Serial Number, and MOD Status. The door, which swings down, can be opened by rotating the thumbscrew counter-clockwise. Behind the door are the Removable SIM Module (RSM), the Compact Flash (CF) Recording Media, the RJ-45 port, and the RS-232 Console Port. The CF Recording Media (P/N MODE SEL + -
P a g e | 19 Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 2234641-008) contains encrypted backup flight data and system log file. The Removable SIM Module can hold up to four SIM cards, one for each of the four cellular radios inside the LRU. Maintenance procedures for the Removable SIM Module and CF cards are in Section 4. Figure 8 – Behind the Access Door Antennae There are two antennae connected to elbow connectors at the front of the unit and are secured in place with a bumper to discourage handling. They can be replaced using the appropriate procedure. Contact Teledyne Controls Sales Department for replacement parts. The antenna replacement procedure will be in a Service Bulletin. CF Card Ejection Button RJ-45 Port (ARINC 615A Data Loader Port) RJ-11 Console Port Removable SIM Module
P a g e | 20 Use and disclosure shall be in accordance with the proprietary legend and DCS located on page i. UG2243800-300 Sep 16, 2013 Revised Nov 12, 2013 Date/Time The WQAR has a system clock (UTC) and is set at the factory using the front panel System Menus. The clock’s power source is a super-capacitor inside the WQAR which lasts approximately 30 days. The clock will lose its time if it doesn’t have access to aircraft power for that length of time. The WQAR does not use the Captain’s clock to refresh the clock. However, if configured, the WQAR will update the clock whenever it connects to the Wireless Groundlink Communication Manager. This time update takes up to approximately five minutes and the FAIL light will blink during this time and the unit will reboot. After reboot, the WQAR will be operational with the proper time. System Menus The WQAR menus are accessed using the Front Panel Buttons and are viewed in the Front Panel Display. After bootup, the unit defaults to the SYSTEM STATE menu which displays the system status as shown in Figures 4 and 5. If the WQAR buttons experience no activity for 30 minutes for top-level menus and 10 minutes for sub-menus, the WQAR automatically returns to this menu. Entering and Exiting Menus To exit any menu, including the SYSTEM STATE menu, press the MODE button. To enter any menu, including the SYSTEM STATE menu, press the SEL button. After viewing any menu, it is always good practice to return to the SYSTEM STATE menu.

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