Flightcell DZM. Operating Manual. Firmware: V1.66E. With Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options

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1 PO Box Vickerman Street Nelson 7010 New Zealand Tel: Fax: admin@flightcell.com Flightcell DZM Operating Manual Firmware: V1.66E With Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 1

2 Document History Previous Releases: Issue 1 20 th December 2005 (For PCB Rev D, Firmware V1.30) Issue 2 26 th January 2006 (For PCB Rev D, Firmware V1.33) Issue 3 30th January 2006 (For PCB Rev D, Firmware V1.34) Issue 4 13 th March 2006 (For PCB Rev E, Firmware V1.40) Issue 5 14 th March 2006 (For PCB Rev E, Firmware V1.40) Issue 6 23 rd March 2006 (For PCB Rev E, Firmware V1.42) Issue 7 13 th April 2006 (For PCB Rev E, Firmware V1.42 Call Answer Notes) Issue 8 20 th December 2006 (For PCB Rev E, Firmware V1.62 This Document: Issue 9 2 3rd January Current PCB: Rev E Firmware: V1.63 with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 2

3 Contents Flightcell DZM Overview... 5 The Flightcell DZM... 6 Getting Started... 7 Turning the Flightcell On and Off... 7 What s on the Display... 7 The Flightcell DZM Keypad... 8 Quick Keys... 8 Menu Keys... 8 Dialling calls... 9 Main Screen Functions Entering the Menu System Turning the Flightcell DZM Off Sending Current GPS Position Activating / Terminating Flight Tracking Isolating the Phones Auxiliary Mute Making and answering calls Speed Dialling Manual Dialling Answering Incoming Calls The Menu System Navigating the Menu System The Menu Structure How to Configure the Important Settings Extended Menus Menu Structure when Extended Menus are hidden Factory Reset Firmware Version and Serial Number Main Menu Custom Info Menu Custom Info Menu Power Off Auxiliary Volume Sat Phone Power GPS Menu GPS Manual Sending GPS Timer Interval GPS Heading Variation Timer Interval GPS Heading Variation Angle GPS Low Speed Limit GPS Display Options Phonebook Menu Add/Edit Speed Dial Delete Speed Dial Audio Menu Audio Paths within the DZM Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 3

4 Sat Phone Volume Sat Phone MIC Gain Cell Phone Volume Cell Phone MIC Gain ICS Transmit Level ICS Receive Level ICS Sidetone Setup Menu Extended Menus Auto Power On Sat Phone Type Sat SMS Destination Cell Phone Type Cell SMS Destination Preferred SMS Device Backlight Mode Backlight Brightness LCD Contrast Keypad Tones GPS/SMS Confirm Tones Factory Reset Firmware Version and Serial Number GPS Diagnostics Cancel Unsent MSGs Flight Tracking Software Receiving SMS Messages Processing Data Transmitted Information AT Commands User Notes Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 4

5 Flightcell DZM Overview The Flightcell DZM is used to equip aircraft with satellite and cellular voice and data communications and flight tracking. The DZM does this by interfacing standard satellite or cellular phone handsets (or cellular modems) into the aircraft intercom system (ICS). This provides the user with point-to-point global phone communications, while providing the flexibility to chose the communications device or devices best suited to the operation. As well, the operator can use the phones on or off the aircraft, providing maximum flexibility not available with fully installed sat phone systems. The DZM also provides a range of functions that are controlled by a powerful microprocessor. These functions are constantly being enhanced, and future firmware upgrades will be available. Satellite and Cellular communications With the Flightcell DZM the user can simultaneously interface a satellite phone and a GSM or CDMA cell phone or cell phone modem into the aircraft intercom system. The connected phones are dialled using the DZM keypad or speed dialled using the DZM s inbuilt phone book. Note: Because there are a large variety of cell phone brands and models, the user will usually need a data adaptor for the phone in order to utilise all of the features of the DZM, and a firmware modification may be required. Flightcell can supply GSM and CDMA cellphone modems. Please contact info@flightcell.com for information on available modems that are suitable for operation in your country. GPS Flight Following The DZM contains a sophisticated Adaptive Tracking system. Positions can be sent manually or at operator-programmed intervals, from 1 to 60 minutes. As well, it can be programmed to vary the transmission interval depending on the flight path of the aircraft for example, it can be programmed to transmit more frequent positions when changing course. Future firmware upgrades will include the ability to query the current position from a ground station. Auxiliary audio input The DZM also allows connection of an external audio device, such as a music player, into the ICS. Other functions The DZM also provides a range of functions that are controlled by a powerful microprocessor. These functions are constantly being enhanced, and future firmware upgrades will be available. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 5

6 The Flightcell DZM LCD Display Keypad The DZM s current status and menu system are shown on the LCD display. The multi-function keypad is used to operate and configure the Flightcell DZM, and to dial compatible connected phones. GPS connector - TNC Main connector 37 pin D WD35PN Serial number Part number The serial number should be recorded and used if you need to contact your supplier about your DZM. The serial number is also used to identify your aircraft when position data is transmitted. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 6

7 Getting Started Turning the Flightcell On and Off Press the POWER key to turn the Flightcell DZM on. When not in a menu, press and hold this key to turn the unit off. What s on the Display The Flightcell DZM will display one of two states the Main Screen or the Menu System. It will normally be operated with the Main Screen displayed. This screen shows the operating status of the Flightcell DZM. This includes GPS information (optional), phone call status, phone signal strength, whether phones are isolated, or if the auxiliary input is muted. Flight tracking status Phone status TERMINATED SAT: Idle Cell: Idle Phone signal strength Screen shot of main screen The Menu System is used to configure the Flightcell DZM as required for each installation. Main Menu Custom Info Menu Power Off Auxiliary Volume Sat Phone Power Screen shot of the main menu Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 7

8 The Flightcell DZM Keypad Quick Keys When the user is in the Main Screen, each key has a Quick Key function: GPS ISO ICS Flight Tracking Status Press to start and stop flight tracking. Hold down to send distress signal. (This key has been re-allocated. Isolate from ICS is not supported) ISO PH Isolate Phone Isolates the ICS from the phones. Mutes audio out to the phones. The user can still hear the person on the phone. AUX MUTE Auxiliary Mute Mutes auxiliary audio input. SPD CEL Speed Dial Cell Phone Nine speed dial numbers can be stored in the DZM phonebook. DIAL CEL Dial Cell Phone Prompts the user to enter a number to dial on cell phone. END CEL End Cell Phone Call Hangs up the cell phone SPD SAT Speed Dial Sat Phone Nine speed dial numbers can be stored in the DZM phonebook. DIAL SAT Dial Sat Phone Prompts the user to enter a number to dial on satellite phone END SAT End Sat Phone Call Hangs up the satellite phone GPS Send GPS Position Sends current GPS position data to authorised recipient Menu Keys When using the Menu System, the keys have the following functions: Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 8

9 MENU ENTER CANCEL Press to enter the Menu System. When in sub menus, press to jump back a level. Press to select a menu item, or enter a sub-menu. When editing settings, this is pressed to save the setting. Press to exit the menu system and return to the main screen unless editing a setting. When editing a setting, this key is pressed to abort and revert to the previous setting. ARROW KEYS When in the menu system, use the arrow keys to scroll through the menu items. When editing settings, the arrow keys are used to adjust the setting. Dialling calls When the user is manually dialling a number (or editing a phonebook entry) the keys function as a numeric keypad: Numbers 0-9 When entering a phone number, the digits 0-9 are used + Hold the 0 key for the + symbol for international numbers when using Networks that recognise this Symbol eg: GSM, Iridium CANCEL The Cancel key deletes the last digit of the phone number. CONNECT The Connect key is pressed To initiate a call after a phone number has been manually entered, or a Speed Dial number has been selected To answer incoming phone calls. Pressing the CONNECT button on the main screen only answers a call if the DZM can detect an incoming call. DTMF Tones It is possible to send DTMF tones while in a call, for activating automated operator systems. 1) When DTMF is available (during a call) "Press ENTER for DTMF" flashes on the same line as the flight status. (Top Line) 2) Press ENTER to go to DTMF mode, in which all keys (except ENTER) represent their key tones. (CANCEL is #). 3) There is no * key tone. 4) Pressing ENTER while DTMF is available toggles between the main screen and DTMF mode. 5) When two calls are in progress, key tones are sent to BOTH phones. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 9

10 Main Screen Functions This section details the use of the Flightcell DZM in its main operating state. Entering the Menu System Press the MENU key to enter the Menu System from the Main Screen. For Menu System instructions go to page 19 Turning the Flightcell DZM Off Press and hold the POWER key to turn the Flightcell DZM off from the Main Screen. The user must hold the key down until the progress bar reaches the end. Power Off Powering Down... Progress Bar Sending Current GPS Position When in the Main Screen, press the GPS key to send the current GPS position. A notification message will display which network the message has been sent on. To program GPS manual sending options go to page 28 Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 10

11 Activating / Terminating Flight Tracking Flight Tracking can be controlled using the ISO ICS Key. (This key has been re-allocated in this build of firmware, as audio isolation from the ICS is not supported). There are three flight tracking modes: ACTIVE, TERMINATED, and DISTRESS. The mode is shown on the top line of the display. Press the ISO ICS Key to toggle between ACTIVE and TERMINATED modes. To go to DISTRESS MODE, press and hold the ISO ICS key for 1 second. Flight Tracking Status ACTIVE - NORMAL SAT: Idle 1 Queued Message CELL: Sending Data SMS Sent To start tracking a flight, go to ACTIVE mode. This will send an immediate position report and start automatic SMS position message transmissions. Go to TERMINATED mode when flight is completed. This will send an immediate position report and stop automatic SMS position transmissions. In an emergency the ISO ICS key should be held down for one second the mode will change to DISTRESS and the DZM will beep three times through the ICS. NORMAL will be replaced with DISTRESS on the screen displayed above. After an initial delay of 5 seconds (in case this mode was activated accidentally), messages will be sent every 30 seconds. Whenever the Flight Tracking Mode is changed, a message will be sent. SMS Sent will be displayed when the message has been sent. The user should be aware that this does not indicate that the message has successfully reached its destination, but has successfully reached the network. Isolating the Phones Press the ISO PHO key to mute audio between the Flightcell DZM and the cell and satellite phones. Incoming audio from the phones is reduced, and no audio goes out to the phones. This means the crew can hold a private discussion, while still being able to hear the person on the far end of the call. Keypad tone (if enabled) and audio from the Auxiliary audio input are still audible on the ICS. ACTIVE - NORMAL Sat:Idle Cell:Idle >> Cell / Sat Isolated Press the ISO PH key again to re establish the full phone audio function. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 11

12 Auxiliary Mute Press the AUX MUTE key to mute the auxiliary audio input. Sat:Idle Flightcell DZM Cell:Idle >> Auxiliary Input Muted Press the AUX MUTE key to re-establish the auxiliary audio function. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 12

13 Making and answering calls Speed Dialling The DZM has a phonebook that holds up to nine phone numbers, as well as storing the last manually dialled number. Speed dialling is used to make a call from a number stored in the phonebook. Before making a call, select which phone is used to be used: i.e. sat or cell phone. Both phones access the one phonebook. Note: to create or edit the phonebook go to page 31. Step 1: Select Cell or Sat Phone Select the device to use for making the call by pressing the appropriate key: Press the SPD CELL key to speed dial from the cell phone. Press the SPD SAT key to speed dial from the sat phone. Step 2: Select a Phonebook Entry Press 1-9 to select the desired name/number from the phonebook, or use the up and down arrow keys. Phonebook Entry Name Phone Number SPEED DIAL CELL SpeedDial Select Num Press CONNECT to Dial 1 Flightcell Or, press the 0 key for the last manually dialled number: Phonebook Entry 0 SPEED DIAL CELL SpeedDial Select Num Press CONNECT to Dial 0 Redial Last Manual No Note: Blank Entries in the phonebook will not show any name or number: Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 13

14 Empty phonebook entry SPEED DIAL CELL SpeedDial Select Num Press CONNECT to Dial 7 Entry Empty Step 3: Press CONNECT Press CONNECT to begin commence dialling. The display will revert to the main screen, which will show call status. Call Status ACTIVE - NORMAL Sat:Idle Cell:Calling... Flightcell Name from the Phonebook Step 4: Wait for the call to connect Wait for the call to connect, or press END CEL or END SAT to abort dialling. Call Status ACTIVE - NORMAL Sat:Idle Cell:Disconnecting... If dialling is aborted, the call Status will change from Calling to Disconnecting to Idle. Note: Do not press CANCEL. Pressing CANCEL while calling will cause the current GPS position to be transmitted. Step 5: The Call is connected Once the call is connected the call status on the display will change to On Call. Call Status ACTIVE - NORMAL Sat:Idle Cell:On Call Flightcell Name from the Phonebook Note: Do not press CANCEL. Pressing CANCEL while calling will cause the current GPS Position to be transmitted. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 14

15 Step 6: Ending the Call The call is ended by pressing the END CEL or END SAT keys, or by the person on the far end hanging up. ACTIVE - NORMAL Sat:Idle Cell:Idle The call status will return to Idle. Note: Do not press CANCEL. Pressing CANCEL will cause the current GPS position to be transmitted. Manual Dialling Step 1: Select Cell or Sat Phone Select the device to use for making the call by pressing the appropriate key: Press the DIAL CELL key to manually dial from the cell phone. Press the DIAL SAT key to manually dial from the sat phone. Step 2: Enter the Phone Number Enter the phone number using 0-9. The number will be displayed on the screen. To enter the + symbol, press and hold the 0 key. (The + symbol is supported for international numbers on GSM networks and the Iridium network.) To delete the last number, press CANCEL. Dial Number DIAL CELL PHONE Press CONNECT to Dial The Number being entered Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 15

16 Step 3: Press CONNECT Press CONNECT to begin the dialling process. The main screen will return with details of the connection. Call Status ACTIVE - NORMAL Sat:Idle Cell: Calling If you have selected to use a Sat phone, Wait... is displayed when dialling to indicate that the DZM is waiting for a signal strength reading from the sat phone when placing a call. Step 4: Wait for Call Connection Wait for the call to connect, or press END CEL or END SAT to abort dialling. Call Status ACTIVE - NORMAL Sat:Idle Cell: Disconnecting... If dialling is aborted, the call status will change from Calling to Disconnecting to Idle. Note: Do not press CANCEL. Pressing CANCEL while calling will cause the current GPS position to be transmitted. Step 5: The Call is Connected Once the call is connected the call status on the display will change to On Call. Call Status ACTIVE - NORMAL Sat:Idle Cell: On Call Number Dialed Note: Do not press CANCEL. Pressing CANCEL while calling will cause the current GPS Position to be transmitted. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 16

17 Step 6: Ending the Call The call is ended by pressing the END CEL or END SAT keys, or by the person on the far end hanging up. ACTIVE - NORMAL Sat:Idle Cell:Idle The Call Status will return to Idle. Note: Do not press CANCEL. Pressing CANCEL will cause the current GPS position to be transmitted. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 17

18 Answering Incoming Calls If the DZM detects an incoming call on the cell or sat phone, the following message will be displayed: Notice Incoming Call Return to the Main Screen and press CONNECT to answer Press Connect to return to the main screen, or if you are in the menu system, press CANCEL to return to the main screen. ACTIVE - NORMAL Sat: Incoming Call... Cell:Idle Then press the CONNECT key. This will answer both the cell and sat phones. In the unlikely event both happen to be ringing at the same time, both will be answered. ACTIVE - NORMAL Sat:On Call Call Status Cell: Idle The call status will be updated on the Main Screen. The call is ended by pressing the END CEL or END SAT keys, or by the person on the far end hanging up. ACTIVE - NORMAL Sat: Idle Cell: Idle The call status will return to Idle. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 18

19 The Menu System This section details the operation of the menu system used to configure the Flightcell DZM s settings. Navigating the Menu System To enter the menu system from the main screen, press the MENU key. Main Menu Power Off Auxiliary Volume GPS Menu GPS Display Options Use the Up and Down keys to navigate through the list of options. Power Off Auxiliary Volume GPS Menu GPS Display Options Phonebook Menu Main Menu While navigating menus, press the ENTER key to select the highlighted menu item or sub-menu. Press the MENU key to move one level back. The CANCEL key exits the Menu System and returns you to the Main Screen. When editing settings, the ENTER key will accept and save the changes, and the MENU and CANCEL keys will abort the change and exit. The Menu System will timeout and return to the main screen if no key is pressed for twenty seconds. The next page shows the DZM s menu structure. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 19

20 The Menu Structure Main Menu Power Off Confirmation Screen Auxiliary Volume Manual Sending Satphone Power Timer Interval Extended Menus Enter Pin Number GPS Menu Heading Variation Timer Auto Power On Heading Variation Angle Sat Phone Type GPS Display Options Low Speed Limit Sat SMS Destination Phonebook Menu Add/Edit Speed Dial Cell Phone Type Erase Speed Dial Cell SMS Destination Audio Menu Sat Phone Volume Preferred SMS Device Sat Phone MIC Gain Backlight Mode Cell Phone Volume Backlight Brightness Cell Phone MIC Gain LCD Contrast ICS Transmit Level Keypad Tones ICS Receive Level GPS/SMS Confirm Tones ICS Sidetone Factory Reset Confirmation Screen Setup Menu Firmware Version Cancel Unsent SMS GPS Diagnostics Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 20

21 Important Note: In normal operation it is important that some DZM settings are protected from adjustment. These settings may have been optimised by approved technicians or set as standard for a fleet of aircraft. For this reason some settings are hidden until unlocked by a password. How to Configure the Important Settings It is recommended that first time users familiarise themselves with the following settings of the Flightcell DZM. These items are repeated elsewhere in the manual. Extended Menus Some settings should only be changed by an authorised technician, and are protected from accidental change by the operator. The Extended Menu system with its PIN number is used to protect the critical settings. To access this item from the Main Screen, press MENU, use the arrow keys to scroll down to Setup Menu. Press the ENTER key. Then select Extended Menus and press ENTER. Main Menu Setup Menu Extended Menus Setup Menu Extended Menus Auto Power ON Sat Phone Type Sat SMS Destination A PIN Number must be entered to edit the Extended Menus: Extended Menus 2468 Enter PIN Enter the PIN: 2468 and then press ENTER. This PIN number can not be changed. Extended Menus On Off Use the arrow keys to ensure that Extended Menus are enabled. The ENTER key accepts and saves the new value. Pressing the MENU or CANCEL keys will abort the change and return to the Setup Menu. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 21

22 Menu Structure when Extended Menus are hidden When the Extended Menus are set to hidden, only the following menu items are visible: Main Menu Power Off Confirmation Screen Extended Menus Enter Pin Number Auxiliary Volume Backlight Mode GPS Display Options Backlight Brightness Phonebook Menu Add/Edit Speed Dial LCD Contrast Erase Speed Dial Keypad Tones Setup Menu GPS/SMS Confirm Tones Cancel Unsent SMS Firmware Version Factory Reset The settings within the Flightcell DZM can be returned to the factory default states with the Factory Reset menu item. To access this item from the Main Screen, press MENU, then use the arrow keys to scroll down to Setup Menu. Press the ENTER key, and then select Factory Reset and press ENTER. Main Menu Setup Menu Factory Reset Setup Menu GPS/SMS Confirm Tones Factory Reset Firmware Version You will be asked to confirm that you want to proceed. Press ENTER to continue, or MENU or CANCEL to abort. Firmware Version and Serial Number The current firmware version and the serial number can be shown on the LCD display. Main Menu Setup Menu Firmware Version Factory Reset Firmware Version Setup Menu Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 22

23 Model Information Firmware Version Serial Number Flightcell DZM Firmware 1.62 B Firmware Version Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 23

24 Main Menu The Main Menu has nine items, two of which are hidden when Extended Menus are disabled. Main Menu Power Off Auxiliary Volume Satphone Power GPS Menu GPS Display Options Phonebook Menu Audio Menu Setup Menu Cancel Unsent SMS Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 24

25 Custom Info Menu The Custom Info Menu is used to record numerical flight data, which can then be sent in SMS form to the specified destination. JOB, FUEL, and POB are the default fields. In addition to these, there are two empty fields. Each field can be changed to suit the user (please contact Flightcell International for instructions). Main Menu Custom Info Menu Custom Info Menu Job Fuel POB --unused To enter the information, use the arrow keys to select a field and press ENTER. The screen below will be displayed. Enter the figures required and press ENTER once again. Main Menu Custom Info Menu Job Job Custom Info Menu 246 Edit Number, use 0-9 This will take you back to the Custom Info Menu where the newly entered data will be shown. Do the same for any of the other fields as needed. Custom Info Menu Job 246 Fuel POB --unused-- Once all data is entered, scroll down to Send Custom Info Now, and press ENTER. The SMS Queued screen will come up before returning to the Main Menu. Custom Info Menu --unused-- Send Custom Info Now Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 25

26 Power Off The Flightcell DZM can be powered down from within the Menu System by selecting the Power Off menu item. Main Menu Main Menu Custom Info Menu Power Off Auxiliary Volume Sat Phone Power Main Menu Power Off Power Off Hold ENTER to Power Down MENU to Exit A confirmation screen asks the operator to press the ENTER key. Auxiliary Volume This setting allows the user to change the level of the Flightcell DZM Auxiliary Audio. Main Menu Power Off Auxiliary Volume Sat Phone Power GPS Menu GPS Display Options Main Menu Main Menu Auxiliary Volume Auxiliary Volume 22 Use the arrow keys to change the value from Represents the lowest volume. 100 is the Highest Volume. The Default is 22. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 26

27 Sat Phone Power To turn an Iridium 9505 or 9505A Satellite phone from the DZM when it is mounted in the Flightcell MK II Iridium Satellite Phone Cradle, select Sat Phone Power from the Main Menu. Main Menu Sat Phone Power Auxiliary volume Sat Phone Power GPS Menu GPS Display Options Phonebook Menu Main Menu When selected, the Sat phone power is toggled. If the phone was off it will be turned on, and if was on it will be turned off. The following screen will be displayed, press ENTER to return to the Main Menu. To exit to the main screen press CANCEL. Main Menu Sat Phone Power Enter Sat Phone Power Phone Power Toggled GPS Menu This menu is hidden when the Extended Menus are disabled (see the Setup Menu on page 37). The following examples show how to change the GPS settings of the Flightcell DZM. Main Menu GPS Menu Auxiliary volume GPS Menu GPS Display Options Phonebook Menu Audio Menu Main Menu Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 27

28 GPS Menu Structure Manual Sending GPS Menu Timer Interval Heading Variation Timer Heading Variation Angle Low Speed Limit GPS Manual Sending In this menu a user can enable automatic transmission of GPS data. Main Menu GPS Menu Manual Sending Manual Sending On Off Use the arrow and Enter keys to select between On and Off. If On is selected, the Flightcell DZM sends the current GPS Position when the GPS/CANCEL key is pressed. GPS Timer Interval This menu sets how frequently the Flightcell DZM automatically sends its GPS location. If the Flightcell DZM has a valid GPS lock, it will send the current GPS position automatically at this interval. Main Menu GPS Menu Timer Interval (Mins) Timer Interval (Mins) 10 Disable Use the arrow and Enter keys to set the time between 1 and 60 minutes, or to disable. If this is set to disabled, the DZM will not use the timer to send GPS information. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 28

29 GPS Heading Variation Timer Interval The Flightcell DZM can be set to detect a change in heading and then automatically send the current GPS location. This timer defines how soon another heading change message can be sent after the previous transmission. For example, if an aircraft is circling, its heading is always changing, so the time between messages is defined by this setting. Main Menu GPS Menu Heading Variation Timer Heading Variation Timer Min 2 Disable Use the arrow and Enter keys to set the time between 1 and 60 minutes, or to disable. If this is set to disabled, the DZM will not send messages on heading changes. This is typically set to a lower value than the GPS Timer Interval: for example: Timer Interval (Mins): Heading Variation Timer: 5 mins 2 min Whenever GPS information is sent, it resets all the timers. For example, with the above settings, if someone manually sent a message then immediately changed course, it would be 2 min before the course change message would be sent. If they then continued in a straight line, it would be another 5 mins before the next message was transmitted. GPS Heading Variation Angle The Flightcell DZM can be set to detect a change in heading and then automatically send the current GPS location. This setting defines the angle that the heading must change by in order to trigger a new message to be sent. Main Menu GPS Menu Heading Variation Angle Heading Var Angle 45 Use the arrow keys to set the angle between 2 and 90 degrees. GPS Low Speed Limit Enter the take-off speed here. GPS information will not be sent when the aircraft s ground speed is less than this limit. This reduces SMS messaging during taxiing. The DZM uses this speed to send GPS information on take-off and landing, giving good start and end-points to the flight paths. Main Menu GPS Menu Low Speed Limit Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 29

30 Low Speed Limit 0 Disable Use the arrow and Enter keys to set the speed between 10 and 100 knots, or to disable. If this is set to disabled, the DZM will send messages at all speeds. If Manual Sending is enabled, and the Manual send button is pushed, the position will always be sent, no matter what the Low Speed Limit it set to. This allows positions to be marked while on the ground, or while hovering in a helicopter. GPS Display Options In this menu a user can set what GPS information is displayed on the top line of the Main Screen. Main Menu GPS Menu GPS Menu GPS Display Options Phonebook Menu Audio Menu Setup Menu Main Menu Main Menu GPS Display Options Off dddmm.mmmm ddºmm ss.s Speed and Heading GPS Display Options The following options are available: No GPS Information (shows Flightcell DZM ) Latitude and Longitude ( in dddmm.mmmm format) Latitude and Longitude ( in ddd mm ss.s format) Ground Speed and Heading (in knots and degrees relative to True North) Use the arrow and Enter keys to select the required option and then press ENTER. If the Flightcell DZM does not have a valid GPS lock, it will display No GPS Lock. Note: Heading Reference The GPS Engine returns Heading information relative to True North, not Magnetic North. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 30

31 Phonebook Menu The following examples show how to change the Phonebook settings of the Flightcell DZM. To access the Phonebook Menu from the Main Screen, press the MENU key and then use the arrow keys to scroll down to Phonebook Menu. Press the ENTER key. Main Menu Phonebook Menu GPS Display Options Phonebook Menu Audio Menu Setup Menu Cancel Unsent MSGs Main Menu Phonebook Menu Add/Edit Speed Dial Erase Speed Dial Phonebook Menu Structure This menu is always visible, even when the Extended Menus are disabled (see the Setup Menu on page 37). Add/Edit Speed Dial In this menu the user can add or edit the speed dial names and numbers stored in the phonebook of the Flightcell DZM. Speed dials are stored permanently in the Flightcell DZM for ease of dialling from the Main Screen. Main Menu Phonebook Menu Phonebook Menu Add/Edit Speed Dial Erase Speed Dial To Add/ Edit a Speed dial: Starting from the Main Screen, press the MENU key to enter the Menu System. Use the arrow keys to scroll down to Phonebook Menu. Press ENTER, select Edit Speed Dial and press ENTER. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 31

32 Main Menu Phonebook Menu Edit Speed Dial Add/Edit Speed Dial Speed Dial Select Num Use Entry Empty There are nine positions available in the Phonebook. Press the speed dial numbers 1-9 to select the name and number that you would like to add or edit. Note: Blank Entries will show Entry Empty Press the ENTER key to begin editing the selected Phonebook entry. The user must enter and save the name, and then the phone number. Enter the name by using the arrow keys. Use the up and down keys to select the letter, then the right key to move to the next letter. Press left or CANCEL to go back and edit the previous letter. When complete, press ENTER to save and continue. Enter the phone number using the 0 9 keys. To enter the + symbol for international dialling prefixes (on GSM Networks and the Iridium Network) press and hold the 0 key. To delete the last digit in the phone number being edited, press the CANCEL key. The maximum length of the phone number is nineteen digits. When complete, press ENTER to save. Delete Speed Dial In this menu a user can erase a previously stored speed dial name and number. Any deletes are permanent and cannot be restored. Main Menu Phonebook Menu Erase Speed Dial Erase Speed Dial SpeedDial Select Num Use Entry Empty Press the speed dial numbers 1-9 to select the name/number that the user would like to erase. Note: Blank Entries will show Entry Empty. Pressing the ENTER key instantly deletes the name and number and returns to the Phonebook Menu. The Menu or Cancel key leaves the entry intact and exits. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 32

33 Audio Menu This menu is hidden when the Extended Menus are disabled (see the Setup Menu on page 37). The following examples show how to change the Audio settings of the Flightcell DZM. Where stated, the Factory Default settings are the most commonly used or considered the optimum settings in most instances. To access the Audio Menu from the Main Screen, press MENU then use the arrow keys to scroll down to Audio Menu. Press the ENTER key. Main Menu Audio Menu Phonebook Menu Audio Menu Setup Menu Cancel Unsent MSGs Main Menu Audio Menu Sat Phone Volume Sat Phone MIC Gain Cell Phone Volume Cell Phone MIC Gain ICS Transmit Level ICS Receive Level ICS Sidetone Audio Menu Structure Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 33

34 Audio Paths within the DZM The following diagram shows the audio paths within the Flightcell DZM: Sat Phone Speaker Input Sat Phone Volume Cell Phone Volume Cell Phone Speaker Input Mixer Isolate ICS Auxiliary Input ICS Receive Output Beep Auxiliary Volume ICS Receive Level Sat Phone MIC Gain ICS Sidetone ICS Transmit Input Isolate ICS or Isolate Phone Output to Sat Phone ICS Transmit Level Output to Cell Phone Sat Phone Volume Cell Phone MIC Gain This setting allows the user to change the level of the incoming audio of the sat phone. Main Menu Audio Menu Sat Phone Volume Sat Phone Volume 10 Use the arrow and Enter keys to change the value from represents the lowest volume. 100 is the highest volume. The default is 10. Set the volume on the satellite phone to 3 for best performance: Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 34

35 Sat Phone MIC Gain This setting allows the user to change the gain of the audio going out to the sat phone. Main Menu Audio Menu Sat Phone MIC Gain Sat Phone MIC Gain 80 Use the arrow and Enter keys to change the value from represents the lowest gain. 100 is the highest gain. The Default is 80. Cell Phone Volume This setting allows the user to change the level of the incoming audio of the cell phone. Main Menu Audio Menu Cell Phone Volume Cell Phone Volume 16 Use the arrow and Enter keys to change the value from Represents the lowest volume. 100 is the highest volume. The default is 16. Cell Phone MIC Gain This setting allows the user to change the gain of the audio going out to the Cell Phone. Main Menu Audio Menu Cell Phone MIC Gain Cell Phone MIC Gain 80 Use the arrow and Enter keys to change the value from represents the lowest gain. 100 is the lowest gain. The default is 80. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 35

36 ICS Transmit Level This setting allows the user to change the gain of the audio transmitted from the ICS via the Flightcell DZM. Main Menu Audio Menu ICS Transmit Level ICS Transmit Level 50 Use the arrow and Enter keys to change the value from represents the lowest volume. 100 is the highest volume. The default is 50. ICS Receive Level This setting allows the user to change the level of the audio received by the ICS from the Flightcell DZM. Main Menu Audio Menu ICS Receive Level ICS Receive Level 16 Use the arrow and Enter keys to change the value from Represents the lowest volume. 100 is the highest volume. The default is 16. ICS Sidetone When a user wears a headset, they can hear their own voice in their headphones. The audio from their MIC is amplified and sent to the headphones. This is call sidetone. Some installation configurations may require the Flightcell to provide sidetone. This setting is used to enable or disable the DZM s sidetone. Main Menu Audio Menu ICS Sidetone ICS Sidetone On Off When ICS Sidetone is on, audio received on the ICS transmit input of the DZM is passed through to the ICS receive output. ICS Sidetone is enabled by default. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 36

37 Setup Menu This section shows how to change the system settings of the Flightcell DZM. Setup Menu Extended Menus Enter Pin Number To access the GPS Menu from the Main Screen, press MENU, then use the arrow keys to scroll down to Setup Menu. Press the ENTER key. Main Menu Setup Menu Auto Power On Sat Phone Type Enter Pin Number Audio Menu Setup Menu Cancel Unsent MSGs Main Menu Sat SMS Destination Cell Phone Type Cell SMS Destination Preferred SMS Device The Setup Menu is always accessible, even if Extended Menus are disabled. Some items within the Setup Menu are not available when Extended Menus are disabled. Backlight Mode Backlight Brightness LCD Contrast Keypad Tones Current Firmware Version: V1.62 Normal Menu Item (Always Available) Hidden by Extended Menus GPS/SMS Confirm Tones Factory Reset Firmware Version Confirmation Screen GPS Diagnostics Setup Menu Structure Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 37

38 Extended Menus Some settings should only be changed by an authorised technician, and protected from accidental change by the operator. The Extended Menu system with its PIN number is used to protect the critical settings. Main Menu Setup Menu Extended Menus Extended Menus 2468 Enter PIN A PIN Number must be entered to edit the Extended Menus. Enter the PIN: 2468 and then press ENTER. This PIN number can not be changed. Extended Menus On Off The ENTER key accepts and saves the new value. Pressing the MENU or CANCEL keys will abort the change and return to the Setup Menu. Auto Power On The DZM can be configured to automatically turn on and start running when the power supply is turned on. Main Menu Setup Menu Auto Power On Auto Power On On Off This menu item is available only when the Extended Menus are enabled. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 38

39 Sat Phone Type With a serial data connection between the Flightcell DZM and a satellite phone, the DZM can be used as a remote dialler, and it can also send data over the Satellite network. This menu allows the user to define the type of satellite phone connected to the Flightcell DZM. Main Menu Setup Menu Sat Phone Type Sat Phone Type Iridium 9505(A) No Data Connection The DZM currently supports Iridium 9505 and 9505A satellite phones with firmware version LAC0307. To check the firmware version of the Iridium phones, type *#91# into the phone. If there is no serial data connection between the DZM and a supported satellite Phone, select No Data Connection. This menu item is available only when the Extended Menus are enabled. Sat SMS Destination If the DZM has a serial connection to a supported satellite phone, it can send data over the satellite network using SMS (Short Message Service). This menu defines where the SMS messages are sent when the DZM sends data on the Iridium network. The Iridium 9505 can send SMS messages to other phones on the Iridium network, or to an address. You can set the Sat SMS Destination to either a phone number, or an address. Main Menu Setup Menu Sat SMS Destination Sat SMS Destination Edit Phone No / use Up, down, left, right DZM@FLIGHTCELL.COM Use the arrow keys to enter the address or phone number, then press ENTER. addresses are not case sensitive, and are entered using capital letters. The maximum length of the address is 21 characters. This menu item is available only when the Extended Menus are enabled. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 39

40 Cell Phone Type This menu allows the user to specify the type of cell phone modem connected to the Flightcell DZM. Main Menu Setup Menu Cell Phone Type Cell Phone Type WaveCom GSM Maxon CDMA No Data Connection Use the arrow keys to select the required option. This menu item is available only when the Extended Menus are enabled. Cell SMS Destination If the DZM has a serial connection to a supported Cell phone, it can send data over the Cellular network using SMS (Short Message Service). This menu defines where the SMS messages are sent when the DZM sends data on the cellular network. The Cell SMS Destination can be set to either a phone number, or an address. The DZM can send SMS messages to other phones as supported by the Network provider. The DZM can send data to an address for users who have a cellular connection with Vodafone New Zealand only. Main Menu Setup Menu Cell SMS Destination Cell SMS Destination Edit Phone No / use Up, down, left, right DZM@FLIGHTCELL.COM Use the arrow keys to enter the address or phone number, then press ENTER. addresses are not case sensitive, and are entered using capital letters. The maximum length of the address is 21 characters. This menu item is available only when the Extended Menus are enabled. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 40

41 Preferred SMS Device GPS Information is sent over the satellite or cellular networks using SMS. The DZM will queue the message and then check to see which networks are available. If there is inadequate signal strength on either network, it will queue the message until signal strength returns. There must be a minimum of three signal strength bars showing on the signal strength indicator on the Main Screen to attempt sending an SMS. If only one network has adequate signal strength, it will use that network. If both networks have good signal strength, the DZM will use the preferred network in this setting. Main Menu Setup Menu Preferred SMS Device Preferred SMS Device Sat Phone Cell Phone Use the arrow keys to select Sat or Cell, then press ENTER. This menu item is available only when the Extended Menus are enabled. Backlight Mode This menu allows the user to set Backlight Mode as required. Main Menu Setup Menu Backlight Mode Always On Keypad Timeout Always Off Backlight Mode Use the arrow and Enter keys to select the required option. If Keypad Timeout is selected, backlighting will remain off until a key is pressed. The backlight will then stay on for 15 seconds after the last key is pressed. This menu item is always available. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 41

42 Backlight Brightness This menu allows the user to set Backlight Brightness as required. Main Menu Setup Menu Backlight Brightness Backlight Brightness EXT Control (0-5 VAC) EXT Control (0-28 VDC) High Medium Low Brightness can be preset by the user, or controlled by an external signal from the aircraft s instrument light control. The DZM supports 0-5VAC and 0-28VDC control signals. Use the Backlight Mode setting to turn the backlighting off. This menu item is always available. LCD Contrast This menu allows the user to set LCD Contrast as required. Main Menu Setup Menu LCD Contrast LCD Contrast 75 Use the arrow and Enter keys to change the value from Represents the lowest contrast. 100 is the highest contrast. The Default is 75. This menu item is always available. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 42

43 Keypad Tones This menu allows the user to turn the keypad tones on or off as required. When an incoming call on the sat or cell phones is detected, the DZM will emit a ring tone. This is controlled with this setting. Main Menu Setup Menu Keypad Tones Keypad Tones On Off Use the arrow and Enter keys to select the required option. This menu item is always available. GPS/SMS Confirm Tones The DZM generates tones when it queues an SMS Message, and when it is successfully transmitted. It also generates a different tone when SMS transmission fails. This menu allows the user to enable or disable the GPS Tones as required. Main Menu Setup Menu Keypad Tones GPS/SMS Confirm Tones On Off Factory Reset The settings within the Flightcell DZM can be returned to the factory default states with the Factory Reset menu item. Main Menu Setup Menu Factory Reset Setup Menu GPS/SMS Confirm Tones Factory Reset Firmware Version GPS Diagnostics You will be asked to confirm that you want to proceed. Press ENTER to continue, and MENU or CANCEL to abort. Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 43

44 Firmware Version and Serial Number The current firmware version and the Serial Number can be shown on the LCD display with the Firmware Version menu item. Main Menu Setup Menu Firmware Version Model Information Firmware Version Serial Number Flightcell DZM Firmware 1.62 B Firmware Version This menu item is always available. GPS Diagnostics GPS Diagnostics is selected if the user needs to view information on the GPS antenna and signal quality. When selected the following screen will be shown: Main Menu Setup Menu GPS Diagnostics Antenna/GPS Status GPS Diagnostics Signal to Noise Ratio (average of 5 best signals) GPS Lock SNR : 42dB/Hz 8 Satellites detected Number of Satellites detected, or lock acquired Antenna/GPS Status will display one of the following phrases: 1. GPS Lock: Indicates that you have a good GPS signal that is providing positioning information. 2. Waiting for lock: The DZM has recently been re-powered and is now calculating data or waiting for sufficient signal before it starts to give positioning information. Even under good signal/satellite conditions, a lock can take up to 2 minutes to be acquired. 3. No Antenna: The DZM has detected that no GPS antenna is connected, or there is an open circuit in the antenna cable (cable fault). 4. Antenna Fault: The DZM has detected that the GPS antenna and/or cable has a short (low impedance). This message is also displayed when using an active antenna whose inrush current (energy consumption on power up) is too high. Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, line 2 of the display) shows the average SNR of the satellite radio signal strengths. A bar graph accompanies this numerical readout. The signal to noise ratio tells the user the strength of the incoming satellite signals. Poor (low) values are almost always due to weak signals from satellites (perhaps from some form of physical obstruction). Sometimes a poor SNR is because of excessive electrical noise being imposed on a strong signal (such as nearby arc welding equipment, or variable speed drives). Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 44

45 A normal SNR value is around 40db/Hz, a GPS lock is not normally obtainable until this value is above 30db/Hz. The SNR displayed here is the average of the SNR from the top 5 best signals (or average of all visible satellites if there are 5 or fewer visible satellites). It is possible that this number can be high and the DZM is unable to get a GPS lock because there are not enough visible satellites (4 is the minimum). You also may not get a lock if the visible satellites have a good signal, but are not in suitably strategic locations in order to acquire a lock (ie they are sitting close the horizon). Line 3 of this menu shows you how many satellites are currently visible to the DZM, or if a GPS lock has been acquired, and how many GPS satellites are being used to calculate your position (in either case, the more satellites the better). There are two possibilities that will be displayed here: 1. x Satellites Used: This is display when you already have a lock. The greater the number of satellites being used to calculate your position the more accurate a position you get. The minimum is 4 satellites. 2. x Satellites Detected: During the time when the DZM is trying to acquire a GPS lock it will show you how many satellites signal s are being picked up by the DZM. The DZM requires a minimum of 4 satellites with good signal (at least 30db/Hz each) to get a lock. Note: It is unlikely that you will get a GPS lock with the antenna indoors. Ensure the antenna has a good view of the sky. Cancel Unsent MSGs Cancel Unsent MSGs is selected from the main menu if the user wishes to clear the queue of unsent SMS messages. A queue may form due to a low satellite or cellular network levels, or because a lot of SMS messages were generated in a short time. By selecting Cancel Unsent MSGs from the main menu, the following screen will be displayed confirming the queue has been deleted. Main Menu Cancel Unsent MSGs Cancel Unsent MSGs SMS Queue Deleted Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 45