Universal Avionics Systems 10801 Avionics Communication Management Unit User Manual 4

Universal Avionics Systems Corporation Avionics Communication Management Unit Users Manual 4

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UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 89 December 2011 MAINTENANCE Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > MAINTENANCE Maintenance pages are used to access UniLink maintenance related functions. No operation-related functions are performed on this page or subpages. Operational tests can be conducted via the TESTS option. From the UniLink Menu, press MAINTENANCE, LSK [4L]. The MAINTENANCE 1/3 page will display. NOTE: See the associated UniLink Installation Manual for installation and maintenance procedures. Tests Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > MAINTENANCE > TESTS There are several tests available to exercise the functionality of UniLink. They include PRINTER Test, IMAGE Test, UniLink SELF-TEST, PTT (UL-801 only), FANS ALERTS, and UPLINK Test. Press TESTS, LSK [2R] on the MAINTENANCE page to display the TESTS page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 90 23-20-06.02 December 2011 Printer Test Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > MAINTENANCE > TESTS > PRINTER If a printer is connected and configured, selection of PRINTER, LSK [1L] will send test message text to the printer. If there is no printer configured, the PRINTER option will not be displayed. When PRINTER is selected, a pop-up window PRINTER TEST IN PROGRESS is displayed. When complete, the pop-up window will no longer display. The following will be printed: THIS IS NOT AN UPLINK. THIS IS AN INTERNALLY GENERATED PRINTER TEST MESSAGE. !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`{|}~; Image Test Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > MAINTENANCE > TESTS > IMAGE Selection of IMAGE, LSK [2L] is used to display a test image. While the test image is being displayed, any key push will cause the display to return to the MAINTENANCE page. Image Test is not available when the aircraft is in the air. When IMAGE is selected, a pop-up window IMAGE TEST IN PROGRESS will display. Upon test completion, an ADVISORY will display on the CDU and NEW WX MAP is displayed adjacent LSK [5L] (LSK for MCDU may be different).
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 91 December 2011 Press NEW WX MAP, LSK [5L] to display the generated test weather image. A test weather map is displayed with the title IMAGE BUS TEST. NOTE: This image will display on an EFI-890R or MFD if installed and configured. To exit the image, press RTN, LSK [5R]. The display returns to the TESTS page (NEW WX MAP and ADVISORY are no longer displayed). UniLink Self-Test Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > MAINTENANCE > TESTS > SELF-TEST Selection of SELF-TEST, LSK [3L] places the system in a power up test mode. When the test is selected a pop-up window requesting to CONFIRM or CANCEL the test is displayed. Selecting CANCEL closes the pop-up window and returns to the current display. Selecting CONFIRM reboots UniLink. The message UNILINK/FMS COMM ERROR RESELECT UNILINK is displayed. During the period of reboot, the UNILINK option displayed on the CDU/MCDU (LSK [5L]) is not
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 92 23-20-06.02 December 2011 selectable (smaller font, no arrow). When the test is complete, UNILINK will be selectable. Selecting UNILINK will display the UNILINK MENU page. PTT (Push-To-Talk) (UL-801 only) Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > MAINTENANCE > TESTS > PTT If available, this test commands the radio to transmit for 3 seconds. A pop-up window PTT TEST IN PROGRESS will display for 3 seconds. FANS ALERTS Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > MAINTENANCE > TESTS > FANS ALERTS A FANS-equipped aircraft is required to have audio and visual alerts. Based on installation, one or two ATC annunciators (or visual annunciations) will be visible to the crew. Check with the installer for details. 1. Press FANS ALERTS, LSK [1R]. A pop-up window FANS DISCRETE TEST IN PROGRESS will display, then close. NOTE: The ATC annunciator(s) will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds during the test. Aural alerts are installation-dependent. MSG will annunciate in the upper right-hand of the screen. 2. Press the [MSG] key to view test results (UNILINK ATC ALERT).
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 93 December 2011 Uplink Test Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > MAINTENANCE > TESTS > UPLINK Selection of UPLINK, LSK [4R] causes a test uplink to be placed in the OPS message log, generating a NEW MSG advisory at the bottom of the display. 1. Press NEW MSG, LSK [5L] to display message. 2. If desired, press PRINT, LSK [4R] to print the screen (printer must be configured). 3. Press DELETE, LSK [4L] to delete the test message. The display returns to the TESTS page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 94 23-20-06.02 December 2011 OPS Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS On the UNILINK MENU page, press OPS, LSK [1R], to access the OPS 1/2 page. This page provides access to the FREE TEXT, OOOI, TEXT WX, WX MAPS, WX MAP LOG, and MSG LOGS options Pressing the [NEXT] key displays the OPS 2/2 page. This page provides access to the DELAY, DIVERSION, ETA UPDATE, SELCAL (when made available), SITUATION, and POS REPORT options. .
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 95 December 2011 FREE-TEXT Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS(1/2) > FREE-TEXT The FREE-TEXT option is available at LSK [2L] on the OPS 1/2 page. The FREE TEXT page allows the user to create and edit text messages. Create and Send a Message NOTE: Messages sent using this procedure will go to a service provider website. 1. Press FREE-TEXT, LSK [2L] on the OPS 1/2 page. 2. With the TO: field active, enter the destination identifier/recipient and press [ENTER]. 3. Enter the destination/recipient telephone number (if known) in the NO: field and press [ENTER]. Pressing [ENTER] moves the cursor to the first text line of the TEXT EDIT page. NOTE: Pressing LSK [2L] will also bring up the TEXT EDIT page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 96 23-20-06.02 December 2011 4. Create a message using the alphanumeric text option keys. • The [ ± ] key is used to insert a space. • The text automatically word wraps to the next line. • The number of pages in the message will increase as necessary to accommodate entered text. • The left LSKs are used to insert special characters as indicated on the display. Selecting the same special character key multiple times will cause the selected character to cycle between the three displayed choices. • The right LSKs are used to move the cursor (+) position within the text that has been entered. • Any text entered at the cursor position in front of other text will be inserted and word wrapping will automatically occur as necessary. • To start a new line of text, press [ENTER] and the cursor (+) will start a new line of text. 5. When finished editing the text portion of the message, press RETURN, LSK [5R]. The entered text is displayed on the FREE TEXT page for review with additional pages added as necessary. 6. Press SEND to place the message in queue for transmission. Send a Message to another Aircraft 1. On the Free Text page, enter the destination aircraft registry (tail number) in the TO field and press [ENTER]. 2. Enter the letter “A” in the first position of the NO field followed by the registry of the destination aircraft and press [ENTER]. 3. Enter the message text in the free text area. When finished editing the text portion of the message, press RETURN, LSK [5R]. The entered text is displayed on the FREE TEXT page for review with additional pages added as necessary. 4. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the message in queue for transmission.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 97 December 2011 Send an E-Mail NOTE: Arrangement with DSP must be made for e-mail capability to be available. Specific detailed instructions for email operation may differ from the following procedure, depending on the service provider. 1. With the TO line active, press [ENTER] to make the NO field active. 2. Enter “E” in the first position of the NO field and press [ENTER]. 3. In the free text area, enter the destination e-mail address. Use DA for a dash (-), DOT for dot (.) and AT for at symbol (@). Delimit the address with ST (Example: SCOTT AT AOL DOT COM ST). Use spaces as indicated in the example and press [ENTER]. NOTE: The message will not send if symbols are used in place of text (i.e., DA, DOT, AT). NOTE: Spaces are placed in text using the plus/minus ( [ + ] ) key. 4. Enter the message text beginning on the next line after ST. NOTE: If previously entered text is still in the Free-Text area, press CLEAR, LSK [4L] before entering new text. 5. When finished editing the text portion of the message, press RETURN, LSK [5R]. The entered text is displayed on the FREE TEXT page for review with additional pages added as necessary. 6. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the message in queue for transmission. A confirmation message will display if the e-mail is sent successfully. Send a Fax 1. On the FREE TEXT page, enter the fax recipient in the TO field and press [ENTER]. 2. In the NO field, enter the letter “F” followed by the destination fax number with no spaces. Include: country code, area code, fax number (Example: F17139434610) and press [ENTER]. 3. Enter the message text in the free text area. When finished editing the text portion of the message, press RETURN, LSK [5R]. The entered text is displayed on the FREE TEXT page for review with additional pages added as necessary.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 98 23-20-06.02 December 2011 4. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the message in queue for transmission. Send a Page to a Skytel Pager (Skytel Customers Only) 1. Enter “P” followed by the Skytel Pager PIN number, (no spaces) in the NO field and press [ENTER]. 2. Enter the message text in the free text area. When finished editing the text portion of the message, press RETURN, LSK [5R]. The entered text is displayed on the FREE TEXT page for review with additional pages added as necessary. 3. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the message in queue for transmission.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 99 December 2011 OOOI Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS(1/2) > OOOI OOOI pages record data about the current flight and flight history. The OOOI option is available (if configured) at LSK [3L] on the OPS 1/2 page. OOOI Operation OOOI (Out, Off, On, In) reports allow a dispatch or schedule office to track a flight as well as provide accurate flight times and block times. Based on installation, UniLink may use inputs from one or more doors, the parking brake, and weight-on-wheels (WOW) status input. OOOI reports may also use digital inputs from devices such as the FMS or configured Input/Output Processors (IOP). UniLink monitors the state of each discrete and the WOW condition at power-up, but does not issue any reports unless a change in state is detected. The OUT requirement is met when all doors are closed and then the parking brake is released. The ideal sequence is: 1) UniLink powered up with brake set and doors open 2) Doors closed 3) Brake released 4) OUT report generated Once the OUT report has been generated, if the door is opened prior to takeoff, an OUT/RETURN IN report will be generated. A change in the WOW status from on-ground to in-air will result in an OFF report. If UniLink is powered up or reset in flight, it will monitor the WOW state, determine that the aircraft is airborne and ignore all changes in status of doors and brakes. A change to the WOW status from in-air to on-ground will result in the ON report. For an IN report to be generated, UniLink must: • detect an OUT transition • detect an OFF transition • detect an ON transition • and then detect that the door is opened
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 100 23-20-06.02 December 2011 The IN time that is recorded for the IN event is the last time the brake was set prior to the door opening, or the time that the door opens if the brake was not set. The time for all other OOOI events is the time that the UniLink detected the last state change required for the transition to occur. Ground Delay (Optional) Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > MAINTENANCE > SENSOR STATUS To determine OOOI status, navigate to the SENSORS 1/2 page. A GROUND DELAY ADVISORY occurs when the configured time on the Ground Delay Timer expires after doors closed /brakes released (OUT event) but before Weight-Off-Wheels/Takeoff (OFF event). The GROUND DELAY ADVISORY annunciation will display at LSK [5L]. Pressing LSK [5L] will display the DELAY page. The crew can send a ground delay report by following the procedure listed in the DELAY section of this manual.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 101 December 2011 OOOI Current Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS(1/2) > OOOI NOTE: The FUEL fields display the Fuel Onboard quantity from the FMS when an event is triggered. The FMS will auto-populate time and fuel information at each event. The crew must ensure that the FMS fuel information is initialized. Depending on the installation and configuration, each field may or may not show the recorded times; a message is sent automatically when any of these four events take place. OUT - Door Closed and Parking Brake Released. Includes OUT time, Fuel Onboard, Departure Airport, and Destination Airport, OFF - Weight Off Wheels. Includes OFF time, Departure Airport, and Destination Airport. ON - WOW. Includes ON time, Departure Airport, and Destination Airport. IN - Parking Brake Set and Door Open. Includes IN time, Fuel On Board, Departure Airport, and Destination Airport.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 102 23-20-06.02 December 2011 OOOI History Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS(1/2) > OOOI > [NEXT] The most recently stored events are displayed on OOOI HIST 2/9 page. The next most recent are displayed on OOOI HIST 3/9. A maximum of eight OOOI HIST pages are available. OOOI HIST is accessed from the OOOI CURR page by pressing the [NEXT] key. OOOI data is retained during a power cycle.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 103 December 2011 Text Weather Report Requests Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (1/2) > TEXT WX The TEXT WX REQUEST page allows the user to request four types of text weather reports from up to six locations. TERMINAL weather received from this request will apply to stations entered on this page, and will include both actual and forecast conditions for each station. WINDS (Winds Aloft), SIGMETS (Significant Meteorological Information), and PIREPS (Pilot Weather Reports) will apply to the flight plan route from the FMS. If a manual data entry is made in STATIONS fields (LSKs [1L & 2L]), the Winds Aloft will apply to waypoints along the great circle route from the aircraft’s present position to the airport identifier. Stored text weather messages are accessed via the OPS MSG LOG page (accessed from the MESSAGE LOGS page). To request Text Weather: 1. Press TEXT WX, LSK [1R] on OPS 1/2 page. 2. On the TEXT WX REQUEST page, enter up to six reporting stations (STATIONS) using LSKs [1L] and [2L] and the [ENTER] key. The first station will default to the FMS destination airport identifier. NOTE: When exiting this page, all stations entered are cleared. 3. Press TYPES, LSK [1R] to choose the type of reports to receive. The WX TYPE SELECT page will display.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 104 23-20-06.02 December 2011 4. Multiple report types may be selected. Press the LSK adjacent the report types to request. NOTE: Terminal is selected by default (indicated by <*>). 5. Press RETURN to go back to the TEXT WX REQUEST page. An asterisk will display next to the selected report types. 6. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the request in queue for transmission. NOTE: DATA REQUIRED displays if no reporting stations have been entered.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 105 December 2011 Weather Map Requests Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (1/2) > WX MAPS or TEXT WX>WX MAPS The OPS 1/2 page allows the user to request and view graphical weather maps. Maps are available only over an airborne telephony link and the WX MAP REQUEST page is only available when the WX MAPS configuration selection is enabled. Graphic weather maps are available on Flat Panel Control Display Units (FPCDU) having graphics capability. NOTE: The WX MAP REQUEST page is accessed by pressing WX MAPS, LSK [2R] on the OPS 1/2 page, or TEXT WX on the OPS 1/2 page, then WX MAPS. . US Composite Radar Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (1/2) > WX MAP > COMP RADAR The US COMP RADAR page allows the user to request Composite Radar Weather maps at specified weather stations and ICAO airports.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 106 23-20-06.02 December 2011 To request a Composite Radar graphic: 1. Press COMP RADAR, LSK [1L] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The US COMP RADAR page will display. 2. Enter an airport identifier in the STATION field and press [ENTER], or accept the default destination airport identifier from the FMS. NOTE: If an incomplete identifier is entered, the message TOO FEW CHARACTERS will display and the field will flash. Pressing the LSK and re-entering a complete identifier will correct the error. 3. Select a Map Range using the range LSK options. A <*> indicator will display adjacent to the selected range. NOTE: The selected range is retained through system power cycles. 4. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the request in queue for transmission. NOTE: The SEND LSK will not be active and DATA REQUIRED displays if no airport identifier has been entered. US Radar Tops and Movement Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS(1/2) > WX MAP > TOPS/MVMT The US TOPS/ MVMT page is used to request US Radar Tops and Movement graphics from a specific geographical area.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 107 December 2011 To request a Tops and Movement graphic: 1. Press TOPS/ MVMT, LSK [2L] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The US TOPS/MOVEMENT page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L] to display the REGION-US TOPS/MVMT page. 3. Select a region LSK option for display and return to the US TOPS/MVMT page. The last selection will remain through system power cycles. 4. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the request in queue for transmission. IR Satellite Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (1/2) > WX MAP > IR SAT The IR SATELLITE page allows the user to request worldwide IR Satellite Weather maps.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 108 23-20-06.02 December 2011 To request an IR Satellite Map graphic: 1. Press IR SAT, LSK [3R] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The IR SATELLITE page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L] to display the REGION-IR SATELLITE 1/2 page. If needed, press NEXT to display the REGION-IR SATELLITE 2/2 page. 3. Select a region for display and return to the IR SATELLITE page. The last selection will remain through system power cycles. 4. Press the SEND LSK to place the request in queue for transmission. Icing/Turbulence Potential Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (1/2) > WX MAP > ICING/TURB The ICING/TURB page is used to request worldwide icing potential or turbulence potential maps.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 109 December 2011 To request an Icing Potential or Turbulence Potential Map: 1. Press ICING/TURB, LSK [4L] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The ICING/TURB page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L] to display the REGION-ICING TURB page. 3. Select a region for display and return to the ICING/TURB page. The last selection will remain through system power cycles. 4. Press ALTITUDE to access the ALTITUDE-ICING/TURB page. 5. Select an altitude option by pressing the adjacent LSK and return to the ICING/TURB page. The last selection will remain through system power cycles. 6. Press ICING SEND or TURB SEND to place the request in queue for transmission.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 110 23-20-06.02 December 2011 IFR/MVFR Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (1/2) > WX MAP > IFR/MVFR The IFR/MVFR page is used to request worldwide IFR/MVFR maps. To request an IFR/MVFR Map: 1. Press IFR/MVFR, LSK [1R] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The IFR/MVFR page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L] to display REGION-IFR/MVFR page. 3. As needed, press the [NEXT] key to display the REGION 2/3 and 3/3 pages. Select a region and return to the IFR/MVFR page. NOTE: The last selection will be retained through system power cycles. 4. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the request in queue for transmission.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 111 December 2011 Significant Weather Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (1/2) > WX MAP > SIG WX The SIGNIFICANT WX page allows the user to request High Level Significant Weather Maps. To request a Significant Weather Map: 1. Press SIG WX, LSK [2R] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The SIGNIFICANT WX page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L] to display the REGION-SIGNIFICANT WX 1/2 page. 3. As needed, press NEXT to display the REGION-SIGNIFICANT WX 2/2 page. Select a region for display and return to the SIGNIFICANT WX page. The last selection will remain through system power cycles. 4. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the request in queue for transmission.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 112 23-20-06.02 December 2011 Winds Aloft Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (1/2) > WX MAP > WINDS ALOFT The WINDS ALOFT page allows the user to request the most current worldwide Winds Aloft maps by region. To request The Winds and Temperature Aloft graphic: 1. Press WINDS ALOFT, LSK [3R] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. The WINDS ALOFT page will display. 2. Press REGION, LSK [2L]. The REGION-WINDS ALOFT 1/3 page will display. 3. As needed, press the [NEXT] key to display the REGION-WINDS ALOFT pages 2/3 and 3/3. Select a region for display by pressing the adjacent LSK and return to the WINDS ALOFT page. The last selection will remain through system power cycles. 4. Press ALTITUDE, LSK [3L] to access the ALTITUDE-WINDS ALOFT 1/2 page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 113 December 2011 5. As needed, press the [NEXT] key to display the ALTITUDE-WINDS ALOFT 2/2 page. Select an altitude by pressing the adjacent LSK and return to the WINDS ALOFT page. The last selection will remain through system power cycles. 6. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the message in queue for transmission. Weather Map Log Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (1/2) > WX MAP > WX MAP LOG The WX MAP LOG pages allow the user to select previously uplinked weather graphics for viewing on a CDU (but not on a MCDU), MFD, EFI-890R, or for deletion. Weather map titles are listed in the order they are received with the last map received appearing first. UniLink stores up to 32 maps. NOTE: The WX MAP LOG 1/X page can be accessed from the OPS 1/2 page, the MESSAGE LOGS page, the TEXT WX REQUEST page, or the WX MAP REQUEST page. To display a weather map:
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 114 23-20-06.02 December 2011 1. Press WX MAP LOG, LSK [4R] on the WX MAP REQUEST page. 2. Press the left-hand LSK adjacent the desired weather map. NOTE: Pressing any key while the map is displayed will return the display to the MAP LOG page. To display a new weather map after receiving a NEW WX MAP RCVD message: 1. On the DATA 1/X page or MESSAGE 1/X page, press the UNILINK LSK to access the UNILINK MENU page. 2. Press NEW WX MAP advisory prompt to view the weather map. To delete an uplinked weather map: 1. Select the map to delete by pressing the adjacent LSK. This places the cursor over the map and displays the delete option window. 2. Press the DELETE LSK to delete the map. 4. To delete all uplinked weather maps, select the DELETE ALL option. DELETE ALL only appears on the WX MAP LOG 1/X page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 115 December 2011 MESSAGE LOGS Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (1/2) > MSG LOGS The MESSAGE LOGS page allows the user to view, print, or delete messages. Verified Messages – The VERIF MSGS 1/X page displays all ATS and other verified messages (with the exception of FANS messages, which are maintained in the ATC MSG LOG). Press VERIF MSG LOG, LSK [1R] to access the VERIF MSGS page. Operations Messages – The OPS MSGS 1/X page displays all unverified messages (messages containing unverified data). This data is advisory only and should not be used for safety of flight operations. Press OPS MSG LOG, LSK [2R] to access the OPS MSGS page. WX Map Uplinks – The WX MAP LOG 1/X page displays all weather graphic uplinks. Press WX MAP LOG, LSK [3R] to access the WX MAP LOG pages. Message titles will appear on these pages in the inverse order they are received. The newest message will appear first. If more than one page of message titles exists, use the [PREV] and [NEXT] keys to cycle through the pages. A new message may be viewed from any UniLink page by pressing the NEW MESSAGE ADVISORY LSK. Messages may be viewed by selecting the left-hand LSK adjacent the message title. To delete all messages from a message log, press the DELETE ALL LSK. This prompt is only displayed on page 1 of the message log pages.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 116 23-20-06.02 December 2011 Verified Messages Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS > MSG LOGS > VERIF MSG LOG The VERIF MSGS page displays all ATS, Clearance, and other verified messages (with the exception of FANS messages). Press VERIF MSG LOG, LSK [1R] to access the VERIF MSGS page. The total number of pages increases as messages are sent and received. If more than one page of message titles exists, use the [PREV] and [NEXT] keys to cycle through the pages. LSKs [1L] through [3L] on page 1/X and [1L] through [4L] on succeeding pages display ATS and other verified message titles. Status information is displayed above the message title and includes the time received, transmission medium, uplink (¨) or downlink (Î) indicator, and status. Messages are sorted with the newest at the top of the list. Pressing the left-hand LSK adjacent a message displays the corresponding message if the message contains viewable text. NOTE: The UniLink Verified Message Log (VERIF MSGS) retains the most recent 40 uplinks (excluding AFN and CPDLC uplinks). The crew will need to monitor the log and remove non-clearance uplinks. NOTE: UniLink does not check the format of OCL (Oceanic Clearance) messages. The crew should verify all clearance and re-clearance information. Pressing a right-hand LSK displays the message pop-up window for the corresponding message and allows the deletion or printing of the message (see the Delete or Print a Message section later in this manual). Any key press other than [1R] or [2R] will exit the pop-up window.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 117 December 2011 The DELETE ALL LSK on page 1/X is used to delete all messages from the displayed log. The RETURN LSK returns the display to the MESSAGE LOGS page. Message Status Descriptions NEW The uplink is available in the log and has not been viewed. OLD The uplink has been viewed and does not require an acknowledgement. ACK RQD The uplink has been viewed and the ACARS ATS facility requests that the crew manually acknowledge receipt of the message. ACKED The uplink has been viewed and an acknowledgement has been sent. SENT The downlink has been successfully transmitted at the indicated time. SENDING The downlink is being transmitted via the indicated medium (VHF, SAT, TEL) DEFERRED The downlink message lacks priority for immediate transmission and is deferred pending availability of other downlink messages with which it can be bundled for transmission. EXPIRED The downlink message ceased being valid or useful before it could be successfully transmitted (as determined by the downlink message timer).
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 118 23-20-06.02 December 2011 Operations Messages Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS > MSG LOGS > OPS MSG LOG The OPS MSGS page displays all operations unverified messages including Text Weather and Free Text. This data is advisory only and should not be used for safety of flight operations. Press OPS MSG LOG, LSK [2R] to access the OPS MSGS page. The total number of pages increases as messages are received. If more than one page of message titles exists, use the [PREV] and [NEXT] keys to cycle through the pages. LSKs [1L] through [3L] on page 1/X and [1L] through [4L] on succeeding pages display unverified uplink message titles. Status information is displayed above the message title and includes the time received, transmission medium, uplink (¨) or downlink (Î) indicator, and status. Messages are sorted with the newest at the top of the list. Pressing a left-hand LSK displays the corresponding message if the message contains viewable text. Pressing a right-hand LSK displays the message pop-up window for the corresponding message and allows the deletion or printing of the message (see the Delete or Print a Message section later in this manual). Any key press other than [1R] or [2R] will exit the pop-up window. The DELETE ALL LSK on page 1/X is used to delete all messages from the log. The RETURN LSK returns the display to the MESSAGE LOGS page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 119 December 2011 Message Status Descriptions NEW The uplink is available in the log and has not been viewed. OLD The uplink has been viewed and does not require an acknowledgement.. ACK RQD The uplink has been viewed and the customer AOC facility requests that the crew manually acknowledge receipt of the message. ACKED The uplink has been viewed and an acknowledgement has been sent. SENT The downlink has been successfully transmitted at the indicated time. SENDING The downlink is being transmitted via the indicated medium (VHF, SAT, TEL) DEFERRED The downlink message lacks priority for immediate transmission and is deferred pending availability of other downlink messages with which it can be bundled for transmission. EXPIRED The downlink message ceased being valid or useful before it could be successfully transmitted (as determined by the downlink message timer). Weather Map Log (See the section titled Weather Map Logs, or the WX MAP REQUEST page).
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 120 23-20-06.02 December 2011 View Message - Detailed Message Screen A detailed message screen will display when a message is viewed by selecting a corresponding message LSK or via the NEW MESSAGE ADVISORY. 1. On the message log page (VERIF MSGS, OPS MSGS, or WX MAP LOG), press the left-hand LSK adjacent a message title to view a message. A detailed message screen or weather graphic will display. 2. Press the [PREV] and [NEXT] keys to cycle through the pages. NOTE: OPS messages are advisory only and should not be used for safety of flight operations.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 121 December 2011 Delete or Print a Message NOTE: This procedure is available on the VERIF MSGS, OPS MSGS, and WX MAP LOG pages. 1. Access the desired message log page. 2. Press the right-hand LSK of a message. This activates the message pop-up window. 3. Press the PRINT LSK to print the message (a printer must be installed and configured). 4. Press the DELETE LSK to delete the message. 5. Press the CANCEL LSK to exit the pop-up menu. NOTE: Any LSK or CDU keyboard selection other than LSKs [1R] or [2R] removes the pop-up window.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 122 23-20-06.02 December 2011 DELAY Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (2/2) > DELAY The DELAY page is used to report estimated ground delays prior to take off. To send a Ground Delay report: 1. Press DELAY, LSK [1L] from OPS page 2/2 or from any page when selecting the GROUND DELAY advisory. 2. With EST DELAY (estimated delay) active, enter the estimated time in minutes. 3. Press REASON, LSK [1R] to access the DELAY REASON page. 4. Press the LSK adjacent the appropriate reason option. The display will return to the DELAY page. NONE is the default if no entry is made on this page. 5. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the message in queue for transmission.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 123 December 2011 DIVERSION Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (2/2) > DIVERSION The DIVERSION page is used to send a revised destination message. To send a diversion message: 1. Press DIVERSION, LSK [2L] from OPS page 2/2. The DIVERSION page will display. 2. With NEW DEST active, enter a destination and press [ENTER], or verify new destination data from the FMS. 3. If not active, press ETA, LSK [3L], enter an ETA, and press [ENTER], or verify ETA data from the FMS. 4. Press REASON, LSK [1R] to access the DIVERT REASON page. 5. Press the LSK adjacent the appropriate Divert Reason option and return to the DIVERSION page. NONE will be selected by default if no entry is made on this page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 124 23-20-06.02 December 2011 6. Press the SEND LSK to place the report or message in queue for transmission. NOTE: During a given flight leg, the first press sends a Diversion Report downlink and each subsequent press sends a Revised Diversion Report downlink.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 125 December 2011 ETA UPDATE Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (2/2) > ETA UPDATE The ETA UPDATE page is used to send an ETA update message. To send an ETA Update message: 1. Press ETA UPDATE, LSK [3L] from OPS page 2/2. The ETA UPDATE page will display. 2. With ETA active, enter an ETA and press [ENTER], or verify ETA data from the FMS. 3. If not active, press DEST, LSK [3L], enter a destination airport identifier and press [ENTER]; or verify the default identifier from the FMS. NOTE: This field will display dashes if the destination airport is not available. THE FMS ETE field is provided for reference only and displays the current computed FMS estimated time enroute. 4. Press REASON, LSK [1R] to access the ETA REASON page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 126 23-20-06.02 December 2011 5. Press the LSK adjacent the appropriate ETA Reason and return to the ETA UPDATE page. 6. Press SEND, LSK [4R] to place the report or message in queue for transmission. NOTE: During a given leg, the first press sends an ETA Update Report downlink and each subsequent press sends a Revised ETA Report downlink. SITUATION Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (2/2) > SITUATION The SITUATION page permits the sending of emergency report messages for mechanical and medical emergencies. All situation reports include FUEL ONBD and ENDURANCE data from FMS FUEL page 2/5. To make the report: 1. Press SITUATION, LSK [2R] on OPS page 2/2. The SITUATION page will display. 2. With SOULS active, enter the number of persons onboard and press [ENTER]. 3. If not active, press REMARKS, LSK [2L] (optional) and enter information as needed. Up to 24 characters may be entered. 4. Press REASON, LSK [1R] to access the SITUATION REASON page.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 127 December 2011 5. Press the LSK adjacent the appropriate reason and return to the SITUATION page. If no selection is made the REASON field will default to NONE. 6. Press the SEND LSK to place the report in queue for transmission. POS REPORT Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > OPS (2/2) > POS REPORT The POS REPORT page is used to modify Position Report data prior to sending, and to enable and disable the Auto Position report (AUTO) function. Data on this page is prefilled FMS/ADC data. Normally this data will be valid for the Position Report; however, temporary manual entries are possible for the current manually initiated transmission only. To make the report: 1. Press POS REPORT, LSK [3R] from OPS page 2/2. The POS REPORT page will display.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 128 23-20-06.02 December 2011 2. With TO WPT active, enter a waypoint name. Press [ENTER]. 3. The TO WPT ETA information is supplied by the FMS. To change, if not active, press LSK [2L] and enter up to four digits (Time is UTC time), then press [ENTER]. 4. If not active, press GROUNDSPEED, LSK [3L] and enter up to three digits. Press [ENTER]. 5. If not active, press WINDS, LSK [4L] and enter three digits for wind direction. Press [ENTER] to advance the cursor to the velocity field and enter up to three digits. Press [ENTER]. 6. If not active, press ALTITUDE, LSK [3R] and enter the current altitude if no ADC altitude is available. Press [ENTER]. 7. Press the SEND LSK to place the report in queue for transmission. Automatic Position Reporting 1. Press AUTO, LSK [1R] to toggle the Automatic Report function to ENABLED or DISABLED (default is based on configuration setting). The current status is displayed to the left of AUTO. 2. If AUTO is set to ENABLED, press IN AIR INTV, LSK [2R] to set the report interval time (default is based on configuration setting). Press [ENTER]. NOTE: The IN AIR INTV option is not present if AUTO is set to DISABLED.
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 129 December 2011 SELCAL Menu Navigation: UNILINK MENU > SELCAL The SELCAL (Selective Call) CONTACT page displays the Ground Voice Request frequency. The SELCAL option on the UNILINK MENU will only display if a voice frequency request is received and the SELCAL advisory has been selected. This prompt is hidden at the beginning of each flight leg. Press RETURN to return to the MAIN MENU or the CDU/MCDU page displayed when the ADVISORY was pressed to access the SELCAL contact message. NOTE If not currently in a UNILINK page when the SELCAL request is received, the MSG annunciation will flash in the upper right-hand corner of the CDU/MCDU. Navigate to the UNILINK MENU page to access the SELCAL option.
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UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 131 December 2011 GLOSSARY Acronym/Abbreviation/Term Description ACARS Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System ACK Acknowledgement ADC Air Data Computer ADS-C Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Contract AFN ATS Facilities Notification ALT Altitude AOA ACARS Over Aviation VHF Link Control (AVLC) AOC Aeronautical (airline) Operational Control ARINC Aeronautical Radio, Inc. (data interface format standard) ATC Air Traffic Control ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service (see D-ATIS) ATM Air Traffic Management ATN Aeronautical Telecommunications Network ATS Air Traffic Services ATSU Air Traffic Service Unit AVLC Aviation VHF Link Control CDA Current Data Authority CDB Customer Database CDU Control Display Unit Circuit Mode Data A full duplex bi-directional communication link in which data is transmitted and received simultaneously. A hand shake must be established prior to data being exchanged. Supported by a UniLink RS-
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 132 23-20-06.02 December 2011 Acronym/Abbreviation/Term Description 232 port configured for TEL CLX Clearance CM Configuration Module CMU Communications Management Unit CNS Communication Navigation Surveillance COMM Communication CPDLC Controller-Pilot Datalink Communications CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check CSDB Commercial Standard Data Bus (data interface format standard) CTS Clear to Send CVFDR Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorder (UASC) CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder D-ATIS Digital Automatic Terminal Information System (also referred to as ATIS) DEPT CLX Departure Clearance DM Downlink Message DP Display Processor DTU Data Transfer Unit (UASC) DTU-100 Data Transfer Unit – 100 (UASC) DSP Datalink Service Provider (sometimes referred to as DLSP) EFB Electronic Flight Bag EFI Electronic Flight Instrument EFI-890R Electronic Flight Instrument – 890R (UASC) ETA Estimated Time of Arrival ETD Estimated Time of Departure EUROCAE European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 133 December 2011 Acronym/Abbreviation/Term Description EXP Expected FAA Federal Aviation Administration FANS Future Air Navigation Systems FL Flight Level FLT NO Flight Number FMC Flight Management Computer FMS Flight Management System FPL Flight Plan FREQ Frequency GND SPD Ground Speed GNSS Global GPS Global Positioning System HS High Speed ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ID Identification, Identifier IFR Instrument Flight Rules IOP Input/Output Processor I/O Input/Output LAN Local Area Network LRU Line-Replaceable Unit LS Low Speed LSK Line Select Key MCDU Multifunctional Control Display Unit (UASC) Multi-Purpose Control Display Unit (ARINC) MCU Modular Concept Unit MDM Modem MFD Multifunctional Display MSG Message
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 134 23-20-06.02 December 2011 Acronym/Abbreviation/Term Description MSK Minimum Shift Keying MVFR Marginal Visual Flight Rules ND Navigation Display NO COMM No Communication NO CVG No Coverage ONBD Onboard OOOI Out, Off, On, In (used to detect and report changes to the major flight phases of the aircraft) Packet Mode Data A half-duplex bi-directional communication link in which data is accumulated in packets of various lengths and sent out in a burst or bursts so therefore does not support voice communications. Packet switching is the process of routing and transferring data by means of addressed packets so that a channel is occupied during the transmission of the packet only. Upon completion of the data transfer, the channel is made available for the transfer of other traffic. Supported by a UniLink ARINC port configured to provide VHF and SAT capability. PIREP Pilot Weather Report PDC Pre-Departure Clearance POA Plain Old ACARS POS Position RCDU Remote Control Display Unit RCVD Received RPTS Reports RQD Required RTE Route RTS Request to Send
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 135 December 2011 Acronym/Abbreviation/Term Description RX Receive SAT Abbreviation for Satellite Communications Link. The SAT link provides communication via Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) and packet mode data Inmarsat equipment that utilizes a specific satellite constellation. When SAT is commanded for use by UniLink, a SAT-configured ARINC 429 (741 protocol) port is used. SAT provides VHF backup in most cases and does not support weather graphics. SatCom Satellite Communications SCN Software Control Number SDU Satellite Data Unit SELCAL Selective Calling SIGMET Significant Meteorological Information SITA Society of International Aeronautical Telecommunications (Societe Internationale de Telecommunications Aeronautiques) SQP Signal Quality Parameter SSDTU Solid State Data Transfer Unit (UASC) TEL Abbreviation for telephony. The telephony communication link provides a circuit mode data connection via a dial-up modem. A hand shake must be established prior to data being exchanged. Only an RS-232 capable SatCom can be used. The circuit mode connection will be used for obtaining color weather graphics and may be used for VHF back up in most cases. However, this link will not support safety services communications, which consists of flight information services,
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 136 23-20-06.02 December 2011 Acronym/Abbreviation/Term Description which is a UniLink service. TWIP Terminal Weather Information for Pilots TX Transmit UASC Universal Avionics Systems Corporation UL UniLink (UASC) UM Uplink Message UNVERIFIED Message An UNVERIFIED message is one that does not contain safeguards to prevent data corruption during transmission. Such messages are labeled AOC on the page in which they are displayed. (See VERIFIED Message) USB Universal Serial Bus UTC Universal Time Coordinated VDL VHF Digital Link VDR VHF Data Radio VERIFIED Message A VERIFIED message is one that has been safeguarded against potential data corruption during transmission and is determined to be error-free using CRC code comparisons and validity indicators. (See UNVERIFIED Message) VHF Very high frequency terrestrial-based packet mode. This is a data communications link used for obtaining textual weather, D-ATIS, and the transmission of position reporting, OOOI, and safety services communications (UniLink Flight Information Services). Does not support weather graphics. VOX Voice WOW Weight On Wheels WPT Waypoint
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 137 December 2011 Acronym/Abbreviation/Term Description WX Weather XOFF Transmission Off XON Transmission On
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UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 139 December 2011 INDEX A ACARS .......................................................................................................... 23 ADS-C ................................................................................................... 1, 3, 39 Advisories ........................................................................................................ 6 AFN ....................................................................................................... 1, 3, 40 Alert Inhibiting ................................................................................................ 12 ARINC .......................................................................... 1, 80, 81, 126, 129, 130 ATC ........................................................................................................... 1, 34 ATC Database ............................................................................................... 39 ATIS ................................................................................................ 24, 26, 126 ATS ............................................................................................................. 1, 3 ATSU ............................................................................................................... 8 B BLOCK Altitudes ........................................................................................... 43 C Call Sign ........................................................................................................ 39 CALL SIGN .................................................................................................... 23 CDU ................................................................................................................ 4 COMM CONTROL ........................................................................................ 77 Configurable Options ..................................................................................... 23 CPDLC ................................................................................................ 3, 40, 57 Current Time ................................................................................................... 5 D DATA REQUIRED ........................................................................................... 5 D-ATIS........................................................................................................... 24 Direct-To ........................................................................................................ 53 DSP ............................................................ 1, 5, 73, 75, 78, 79, 81, 82, 93, 127 E Emergency .................................................................................................... 35 Error Message ............................................................................................... 10 Error Messages ............................................................................................. 10
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 140 23-20-06.02 December 2011 F FANS ........................................................................................................... 1, 3 FMS ................................................................................................................. 1 FPCDU ........................................................................................................ 100 G Geographic Database .................................................................................... 81 I IFR/MVFR.................................................................................................... 105 L Log On ........................................................................................................... 39 LSK .................................................................................................................. 4 M MCDU .............................................................................................................. 4 N NDA ............................................................................................................... 41 Negotiation .................................................................................................... 57 O Offset ............................................................................................................. 55 OOOI ............................................................................................................. 95 P POS ............................................................................................................... 69 R Remarks ........................................................................................................ 31 RPTS ............................................................................................................. 64 S SatCom ............................................................................................... 1, 23, 83
UniLink UL-800/801 FANS SCN 30.X Operator’s Manual 23-20-06.02 141 December 2011 SELCAL........................................................................................................... 6 SEND .............................................................................................................. 5 T Tail Number ................................................................................................... 23 TRCA/DO-258A ............................................................................................... 1 TRCA/DO-A622 ............................................................................................... 1 TWIP ............................................................................................................. 25 U Unverified .................................................................................................... 131 V VDR ............................................................................................................. 131 Verified ........................................................................................................ 131 VHF ................................................................................................................. 1 VHF NOCOMM ............................................................................................... 7
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