Flightcell DZM Operating Manual V1.66E 010207

Flightcell DZM Operating Manual with Flight Tracking and Custom Info Options - Issue 9 1

Flightcell DZM

Operating Manual

Firmware: V1.66E

With Flight Tracking and

Custom Info Options

PO Box 1481 98 Vickerman Street Nelson 7010 New Zealand

Tel: +64 3 545 8651

Fax: +64 3 548 8091 Email: [email protected]


Document History

Previous Releases:

Issue 1 20th December 2005 (For PCB Rev D, Firmware V1.30)

Issue 2 26th January 2006 (For PCB Rev D, Firmware V1.33) Issue 3 30th January 2006 (For PCB Rev D, Firmware V1.34)

Issue 4 13th March 2006 (For PCB Rev E, Firmware V1.40) Issue 5 14th March 2006 (For PCB Rev E, Firmware V1.40)

Issue 6 23rd March 2006 (For PCB Rev E, Firmware V1.42) Issue 7 13th April 2006 (For PCB Rev E, Firmware V1.42 Call Answer Notes)

Issue 8 20th December 2006 (For PCB Rev E, Firmware V1.62

This Document:

Issue 9 23rd January 2007-01-23 Current PCB: Rev E

Firmware: V1.63 with Flight Tracking and Custom Info

Options


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 ................................................................................................................................... 10

Entering the Menu System ................................................................................................................................ 10 Turning the Flightcell DZM Off ........................................................................................................................... 10 Sending Current GPS Position ............................................................................................................................ 10 Activating / Terminating Flight Tracking ............................................................................................................. 11 Isolating the Phones ......................................................................................................................................... 11 Auxiliary Mute .................................................................................................................................................. 12

Making and answering calls ........................................................................................................................... 13

Speed Dialling .................................................................................................................................................. 13 Manual Dialling ................................................................................................................................................ 15 Answering Incoming Calls ................................................................................................................................. 18

The Menu System ........................................................................................................................................... 19

Navigating the Menu System ............................................................................................................................. 19 The Menu Structure ......................................................................................................................................... 20 How to Configure the Important Settings ........................................................................................................... 21

Extended Menus .......................................................................................................................................... 21 Menu Structure when Extended Menus are hidden .......................................................................................... 22 Factory Reset .............................................................................................................................................. 22 Firmware Version and Serial Number ............................................................................................................. 22

Main Menu ...................................................................................................................................................... 24 Custom Info Menu ........................................................................................................................................... 24 Custom Info Menu ........................................................................................................................................... 25 Power Off ........................................................................................................................................................ 26 Auxiliary Volume .............................................................................................................................................. 26 Sat Phone Power ............................................................................................................................................. 27 GPS Menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 27

GPS Manual Sending .................................................................................................................................... 28 GPS Timer Interval ....................................................................................................................................... 28 GPS Heading Variation Timer Interval ............................................................................................................ 29 GPS Heading Variation Angle ........................................................................................................................ 29 GPS Low Speed Limit ................................................................................................................................... 29

GPS Display Options ......................................................................................................................................... 30 Phonebook Menu ............................................................................................................................................. 31

Add/Edit Speed Dial ..................................................................................................................................... 31 Delete Speed Dial ........................................................................................................................................ 32

Audio Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 33 Audio Paths within the DZM .......................................................................................................................... 34


Sat Phone Volume........................................................................................................................................ 34 Sat Phone MIC Gain ..................................................................................................................................... 35 Cell Phone Volume ....................................................................................................................................... 35 Cell Phone MIC Gain..................................................................................................................................... 35 ICS Transmit Level ....................................................................................................................................... 36 ICS Receive Level ........................................................................................................................................ 36 ICS Sidetone ............................................................................................................................................... 36

Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 37 Extended Menus .......................................................................................................................................... 38 Auto Power On ............................................................................................................................................ 38 Sat Phone Type ........................................................................................................................................... 39 Sat SMS Destination ..................................................................................................................................... 39 Cell Phone Type ........................................................................................................................................... 40 Cell SMS Destination .................................................................................................................................... 40 Preferred SMS Device ................................................................................................................................... 41 Backlight Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 41 Backlight Brightness ..................................................................................................................................... 42 LCD Contrast ............................................................................................................................................... 42 Keypad Tones .............................................................................................................................................. 43 GPS/SMS Confirm Tones ............................................................................................................................... 43 Factory Reset .............................................................................................................................................. 43 Firmware Version and Serial Number ............................................................................................................. 44 GPS Diagnostics ........................................................................................................................................... 44

Cancel Unsent MSGs ........................................................................................................................................ 45

Flight Tracking Software ................................................................................................................................ 46

Receiving SMS Messages .................................................................................................................................. 46 Processing Data ............................................................................................................................................... 46 Transmitted Information ................................................................................................................................... 46

AT Commands ................................................................................................................................................. 47

User Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 48


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 [email protected] 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.


The Flightcell DZM

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.

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.

GPS connector - TNC

Serial number Part number

LCD Display Keypad

Main connector – 37 pin

D38999 20WD35PN


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.

TERMINATED

SAT: Idle

Cell: Idle

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

Flight tracking status

Phone status

Phone signal

strength


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:


MENU Press to enter the Menu System.

When in sub menus , press to jump back a level.

ENTER Press to select a menu item, or enter a sub-menu.

When editing settings, this is pressed to save the setting.

CANCEL 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.


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...

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

Progress Bar


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.

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.

Flight Tracking

Status


Auxiliary Mute

Press the AUX MUTE key to mute the auxiliary audio input.

Flightcell DZM

Sat:Idle

Cell:Idle

>> Auxiliary Input Muted

Press the AUX MUTE key to re-establish the auxiliary audio function.


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.

SPEED DIAL CELL

SpeedDial Select Num

Press CONNECT to Dial

1

Flightcell

+6335458652

Or, press the 0 key for the last manually dialled number:

SPEED DIAL CELL



0

Redial Last Manual No

8002353300

Note: Blank Entries in the phonebook will not show any name or number:

Phonebook Entry

Name

Phone Number

Phonebook Entry 0


SPEED DIAL CELL



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.

ACTIVE - NORMAL

Sat:Idle

Cell:Calling...

Flightcell

Step 4: Wait for the call to connect Wait for the call to connect, or press END CEL or END SAT to abort dialling.

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.

ACTIVE - NORMAL

Sat:Idle

Cell:On Call

Flightcell

Note: Do not press CANCEL. Pressing CANCEL while calling will cause the current GPS Position to be transmitted.

Empty phonebook entry

Call Status

Call Status

Call Status

Name from the Phonebook

Name from the Phonebook


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 CELL PHONE

Dial Number

+6335458652


The Number being entered


Step 3: Press CONNECT Press CONNECT to begin the dialling process. The main screen will return with details of the connection.

ACTIVE - NORMAL

Sat:Idle

Cell: Calling...

+6335458652

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.

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.

ACTIVE - NORMAL

Sat:Idle

Cell: On Call

+6335458652

Note: Do not press CANCEL. Pressing CANCEL while calling will cause the current GPS Position to be transmitted.

Call Status

Call Status

Call Status

Number Dialed


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.


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

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.

Call Status


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.

Main Menu

Power Off

Auxiliary Volume

GPS Menu

GPS Display Options Phonebook 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.


The Menu Structure

Main Menu

Manual Sending

Auxiliary Volume

Audio Menu Sat Phone Volume

Cell Phone Volume

Sat Phone MIC Gain

Cell Phone MIC Gain

ICS Transmit Level Keypad

Tones

Setup Menu

Factory Reset

Phonebook

Menu

Erase Speed

Dial

Add/Edit

Speed Dial

Timer Interval

Sat SMS

Destination

Cell SMS

Destination

Sat Phone

Type

Cell Phone

Type

Backlight Mode

Backlight Brightness

Firmware Version

Power Off

LCD Contrast

Preferred SMS Device

GPS Menu Heading Variation

Timer

Heading Variation

Angle

Low Speed

Limit

ICS Receive Level

Auto Power On

GPS/SMS Confirm Tones

ConfirmationScreen

ConfirmationScreen

Extended

Menus Enter Pin

Number

GPS Display

Options

ICS Sidetone

Cancel Unsent SMS

Satphone

Power

GPS

Diagnostics


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

Enter PIN

2468

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.


Menu Structure when Extended Menus are hidden

When the Extended Menus are set to hidden, only the following menu items are visible:

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


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

Setup Menu

Factory Reset

Firmware Version

Main Menu

Auxiliary Volume

Keypad Tones

Setup Menu

Phonebook Menu

Erase Speed Dial

Add/Edit Speed Dial

Backlight Mode


Firmware Version

Power Off Extended

Menus

LCD Contrast


ConfirmationScreen Enter Pin

Number

GPS Display Options

Cancel Unsent SMS


Firmware Version

Flightcell DZM

Firmware 1.62

B060123456

Serial Number Firmware Version

Model Information


Main Menu

The Main Menu has nine items, two of which are hidden when Extended Menus are disabled.

Main Menu

Auxiliary Volume

Audio Menu

Setup Menu

Phonebook

Menu

Power Off

GPS Menu

GPS Display

Options

Cancel Unsent SMS

Satphone

Power


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

Custom Info Menu

Job

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


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

Main Menu

Power Off

Auxiliary Volume

Sat Phone Power

GPS Menu

GPS Display Options

Main Menu �� Auxiliary Volume

Auxiliary Volume

22

Use the arrow keys to change the value from 0 – 100.

0 Represents the lowest volume. 100 is the Highest Volume. The Default is 22.


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

Main Menu

Auxiliary volume

Sat Phone Power

GPS Menu

GPS Display Options

Phonebook 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

Main Menu

Auxiliary volume

GPS Menu

GPS Display Options

Phonebook Menu

Audio Menu


GPS Menu Structure

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.

Manual

Sending

Timer Interval

GPS Menu

Heading Variation

Timer

Heading Variation

Angle

Low Speed

Limit


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): 5 mins

Heading Variation Timer: 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


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

Main Menu

GPS Menu

GPS Display Options

Phonebook Menu

Audio Menu

Setup Menu

Main Menu �� GPS Display Options

GPS Display Options

Off

dddmm.mmmm

ddºmm’ss.s”

Speed and Heading

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.


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

Main Menu

GPS Display Options

Phonebook Menu

Audio Menu

Setup Menu

Cancel Unsent MSGs

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.

Phonebook

Menu

Erase Speed

Dial

Add/Edit

Speed Dial


Main Menu �� Phonebook Menu �� Edit Speed Dial

Add/Edit Speed Dial

Speed Dial Select Num

Use 1-9

1

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


Use 1-9

1

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.


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

Main Menu

Phonebook Menu

Audio Menu

Setup Menu

Cancel Unsent MSGs

Audio MenuSat Phone

Volume

Cell Phone

Volume

Sat Phone

MIC Gain

Cell Phone MIC Gain

ICS Transmit

Level

ICS Receive

Level

ICS Sidetone

Audio Menu Structure


Audio Paths within the DZM

The following diagram shows the audio paths within the Flightcell DZM:

Sat PhoneSpeaker Input

Cell Phone

Speaker Input

Auxiliary

Input

Beep

ICSTransmit Input

ICS

Receive Output

Output toSat Phone

Output to

Cell Phone

Sat Phone Volume

ICS Transmit Level

Sat Phone MIC Gain

Mixer

Auxiliary Volume

Cell Phone Volume

Cell Phone MIC

Gain

ICS Sidetone

Isolate ICS or Isolate Phone

ICS Receive Level

Isolate ICS

Sat PhoneSpeaker Input

Cell Phone

Speaker Input

Auxiliary

Input

Beep

ICSTransmit Input

ICS

Receive Output

Output toSat Phone

Output to

Cell Phone

Sat Phone Volume

ICS Transmit Level

Sat Phone MIC Gain

Mixer

Auxiliary Volume

Cell Phone Volume

Cell Phone MIC

Gain

ICS Sidetone

Isolate ICS or Isolate Phone

ICS Receive Level

Isolate ICS

Sat Phone Volume

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 0 – 100.

0 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:


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


0 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


0 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


0 represents the lowest gain. 100 is the lowest gain. The default is 80.


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


0 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


0 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.


Setup Menu

This section shows how to change the system settings of the Flightcell DZM.

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

Main Menu

Audio Menu

Setup Menu

Cancel Unsent MSGs

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.

Setup Menu Structure

Hidden by Extended Menus

Normal Menu Item

(Always Available)

Current Firmware Version: V1.62

Keypad

Tones

Factory

Reset

Sat SMS

Destination

Cell SMS

Destination

Sat Phone Type

Cell Phone

Type

Backlight

Mode

Backlight

Brightness

Firmware

Version

LCD Contrast

Preferred

SMS Device

GPS

Diagnostics

GPS/SMS

Confirm Tones

Confirmation

Screen

Enter Pin

Number

Auto Power

On

Enter Pin

Number

Setup Menu Extended

Menus


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

Enter PIN

2468

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.


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.


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 email address. You can set the Sat SMS Destination to either a phone number, or an email address.

Main Menu �� Setup Menu �� Sat SMS Destination

Sat SMS Destination

Edit Phone No /Email

use Up, down, left, right

[email protected]

Use the arrow keys to enter the email address or phone number, then press ENTER.

Email addresses are not case sensitive, and are entered using capital letters. The maximum length of the email address is 21 characters.



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.


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 email address.

The DZM can send SMS messages to other phones as supported by the Network provider.

The DZM can send data to an email 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 /Email

use Up, down, left, right

[email protected]

Use the arrow keys to enter the email address or phone number, then press ENTER.

Email addresses are not case sensitive, and are entered using capital letters.

The maximum length of the email address is 21 characters.




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


Sat Phone

Cell Phone

Use the arrow keys to select Sat or Cell, then press ENTER.


Backlight Mode

This menu allows the user to set Backlight Mode as required.

Main Menu �� Setup Menu �� Backlight Mode

Backlight Mode

Always On

Keypad Timeout

Always Off

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.



This menu allows the user to set Backlight Brightness as required.

Main Menu �� Setup Menu �� 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.


LCD Contrast

This menu allows the user to set LCD Contrast as required.

Main Menu �� Setup Menu �� LCD Contrast

LCD Contrast

75


0 Represents the lowest contrast. 100 is the highest contrast. The Default is 75.



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.



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


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


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.


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

Firmware Version

Flightcell DZM

Firmware 1.62

B060123456


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

GPS Diagnostics

GPS Lock

SNR : 42dB/Hz

8 Satellites detected

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).

Serial Number Firmware Version

Model Information

Signal to Noise

Ratio (average of 5 best signals)

Number of Satellites

detected, or lock acquired

Antenna/GPS Status


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


Flight Tracking Software

An SMS GATEWAY AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE is required to receive the SMS messages transmitted from the DZM, decode and process them, and then display the information on mapping software. Please contact Flightcell for more

information on compatible GPS software and solutions providers.

Flightcell can also provide a Software Development Kit to mapping service providers who want to utilise tracking data generated by the DZM.

Receiving SMS Messages

SMS messages from the DZM can be sent to a PC via cell phone modems, sat phones, email, or via web servers:

Contact Flightcell for more information or a Software Development Kit.

Processing Data

Software is required to decompress the incoming SMS messages and extract the data. The data is typically stored in a database.

Transmitted Information

Each time the DZM transmits information by SMS it sends the following information:

The DZM’s Serial Number GMT Time Stamp

Latitude, Longitude and Altitude Heading and Speed

GPS Fix Quality Number of Satellites

Horizontal Dilution

Sensor Information (2 x Analog, 2 x Digital) GPS Timer Interval Setting

GPS Heading Timer Interval Setting GPS Heading Variation Angle Setting

Sat and Cell Network Signal Strength A Message Number (auto increments)

3 previous GPS locations since the last transmission (Latitude, Longitude, Altitude)

This information is compressed and is not “human readable”.

Local PC Collecting Data

Remote DZM

Email

Web Server Sat Phone

Cell Modem

Email

Sat Phone

Cell Modem Cell Phone

Sat Phone


AT Commands

The following is a list of the AT commands that the user can type to the DZM on the PC serial port interface. These can be used if the user wishes to configure the DZM using a laptop.

AT Command Reference

AT Returns OK

ATI Return Product Identification Information

AT^Nx=yyyyyyyy Set Phone Book Name at Position x to Yyyyyyyyyyyy

AT^Nx= Clear Phone Book Name at Position x

AT^Px=yyyyyyyy Set Phone Book Phone Number at Position

x to yyyyyyyyyyyy

AT^Px= Clear Phone Book Phone Number at Position x

AT^UPGRADE Easy Firmware Upgrade Procedure

AT^S="Phone Number","Message"<CR> SMS API for external deveice (will need to have char pacing of

20ms)

AT^CDEST=yyyyyyyyyyyyyy Set the cellular SMS destination to this (can be phone no. or email)

AT^SDEST=yyyyyyyyyyyyyy Set the satellite SMS destination to this (can be phone no. or

email)

AT_CUSTx=yyyyyyyyyyyyyy Sets custom info field number 'x' to the string yyyyyyyyyyyyyy


User Notes

Satphone Power Cancel Unsent SMS GPS Display

Options GPS Menu Power Off Phonebook Menu Setup Menu Audio Menu Auxiliary Volume Main Menu

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